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Evening star., 1899-03-16
CURRENCY REF ORM
A Practical Bill to Be Passed at the Next
Session Of Congress.
House Caucus and the Monetary Con.
vcntiOn Committees Both Work.
ing to That End,

During the months which will eiapse be-
fore the reassembling Of Congress 1t seems
practically assured that plan OF currency
reform will be adopted by republican con-
gressmen whose prominence In legislative
affairs is such as to give promise of en-
actment of any bill they should support.
Influences are steadily at work In this di-
rection Of a nature likely to produce re-
suits.
The belief has been expressed by the
friends of currency reform who are
aware of what is going on that practical
bill will be passed at the next session of
Congress. No one expects it to be an
ideal measure, for that would be too much
to hope for at this stage of the proceedings,
but it will answer the clamoring of the
business men for at least a start in the
direction of currency reform.
Not only are results expected from the
meeting of the House caucus committee
on the currency, which is to be held at At
lantic City April II, but some work is to
be done by the Senate. A resolution was
adopted in the closing hours Of the last
session, at the instance of Senator ALI
son, authorizing the committee on finance
to pursue Investigations during the recess
upon subjects over which that committee
has jurisdiction. 1t is understood that
propose to take up currency questions dur
ing the recess, not conducting their in
quiries, however. in connection with the
House caucus committee
The propaganda in behalf of currency re-
form is being steadily pushed by the exec
utive committee appointed by the Indianap-
oils monetary convention. Headquarters
which were established in this city are pe-
ing maintained and the committee is doing
all that is possible to keep up public inter-
est in the subject. The executive commit
tee is composed of the following: H. II.
Hanna. chairman. indianapolis, Ind; NJ. l..
Crawford, Texas; w. c. Cornwell, New
York: n. r. Fletcher, Michigan; j. F. Han
son, Georgia; c. c. Harrison Pennsylvania
Rowland Hazard, Rhode Island; John 3.
Henderson, District of Columbia; Samuel
Hill, Minnesota: John p. Irish, California
Charles c. Jackson. Massachusetts; H II.
land: John j. Mitchell, Illinois; Alexander
E. Orr, New York; Henry C. Payne Wis
consin George Foster Peabody, New York
T. G. Power, Montana; E. B. Stahlman.
Tennessee: f. o. Stanard, Missouri; w. r.
Trieg, Virginia; Augustus E. Wilson, Ken
lucky: Jules Guthridge, secretary.
The executive committee will take no part
tee at Atlantic City, but will be prepared
to furnish Information and statistics upon
the subject of currency reform ON demand
The caucus committee consists of the fol-
lowing republican, members of the House.
D. t. Henderson, Iowa; John DalzelI Penn
sylVanla; Serene E. Payne. New York;
Jesse OverStreet, Indiana. Charles Curtis
Kansas; William c. Letering, Massachu-
setts; R. b. 7 Haw1ey, Texas: Winfield S.
Kerr Ohio; Joseph w Rabeock Wiscon-
sin; Page Norris. Minnesota, and Eugene
F. Loud, California
Evening star., 1899-03-16
NEW TREATY WITH JAPAN.
Consular Courts ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Up the Interior

Extensive changes in the relations be-
tween the United States and japan will he
brought about July II next when the new
treaty between the two nations goes into
effect. 1t was negotiated some years ago.
but its actual operation was deferred so
as to give time for adjusting affairs to
the changed conditions. Similar treaties
have been made by Japan with most of
the other first-class POWERS. Their essen
tial feature is to give Japan status as n
modern nation, instead of imposing the re-
strictions which she was under along with
China and other eastern countries be-
fore her advance to modern met hods The
entire extra-territorial system is swept
away by the new treaties. This gave to
foreign powers, including the United States,
right to try civil and criminal cases re-
lating to their own citizens in consular
courts instead of in the Japanese courts
Hereafter these foreign courts will be aboi-
fshed, and Japanese courts will try all
cases alike.
Another feature is in opening I'D the en-
tire interior of Japan to the capital and
enterprise of foreign merchants. At pres
enf the restrictions on aliens are very
severe except at Yokohama and a few
large places. the interior being practically
in the exclusive occupancy of the natives
Now, however, foreign settlement and
trade are invited and the richness of the
interior promises large commercial returns.
The rates of duty between the two coun-
tries will not be much changed as this
branch of the new relation already has
gene into operation.
Evening star., 1899-03-16
POLICY TOWARD CUBA's ASSEMBLY.
1t VIII He Treated by This Govern
ment Like ANY Other Body.

There has been some further telegraphic
correspondence between Gen. Brooke and
the War Department regarding conditions
in Cuba, with the result that Gen. Brooke
Will confine himself hereafter wholly with
in the terms of the resolution adopted by
Congress before the Spanish war. No gov
ernment, organization or set Of men Will be
recognized. The United States government
will deal directly with the people of Cuba.
1t is not stated who are the people" but
it is inferred that the United States author
tiles will determine that from time to time
as different questions arise. In the same
connection it is regarded as important that
the census be taken so as to ascertain the
resident citizens of the island.
1t is stated also that the Cuban assembly
will be dealt with as any other orgauiza-
ton. If its sessions provoke riot and dis
turbances 1t will be dispersed like any other
dfsorderly body. If its meetings are harm
less and amount 10 nothing more than the
vociferation of men without influence no
attention viii be paid to it. The only uues-
ton is whether il gets in the way of the
United States authority in the preservation
of the peace and tranquility of the island
Then the assembly or any other set of men
must, in the language Of the American po-
lice, move on"
Evening star., 1899-03-16
NEW ARMY REGISTER.
Some of the FeRtures of the Forth
coming Publication.


The new Army Register will be published
in a few days. Some advance copies have
been received at the War Department.
where it has been looked over with consid-
cradle interest. This register, while for the
regular army entirely, will have a list of
the general and staff officers appointed dur
ing the Spanish war, together with their
records during the war. 1t will not show
any previous records, such as that Gen.
Wheeler was a graduate at West Point, and
that he and Gen. Lee and others of the late
confederacy served in the confederate
army.
An interesting feature of the register is
that the volunteer service of the regular
officers is given, and there is a jump from
1866 and 1867 to 1898 in that service, an
elapse of more than thirty years.
Another interesting point is that several
men in the regular army declined volunteer
appointments At the head of the list of
these is Adjutant General Corbin. The reg
lister shows that on August IL, 1898, he was
appointed a major general of volunteers,
and declined. Maj. John A. Johnston, ad-
jutant generals department, declined a
commission of lieutenant colonel. Capt.
clined a majors commission. Maj. Charles
Shaler. Ordnance Corps, declined commits
sion of lieutenant colonel Lieut.. Golden l..
H. Ruggles, Ordnance Corps, declined a
majors commission, and Lieut.. Walter f.
Short, 10th Cavalry, declined a captains s
commission as assistant adjutant general.
There are other instances, but these are
found in hurried examination of the reg
ister which is an extensive volume.
Evening star., 1899-03-16
DEATH OF JOSEPH MEDILL.
Editor of Chicago Tribune Passes
Away in San Antonio.


CHICAGO, March 16-Word was received
here today from San Antonio, Texas, that
Joseph Medill, proprietor of the Chicago
Tribune, died there early this morning.
Mr. Medil was born in New Brunswick
in 1923. When he was nine years of age his
father moved to Stark county, Ohio, where
the son worked on a farm while acquiring
an education He subsequently studied law
and practiced for a time at Massilon. In
1Si9 he founded a free soil newspaper in
Coshocton. and in 1852 established a whis
newspaper in Cleveland.
In 1854 he became one of the organizers
of the republican party, and since that
time had been prominent in It's councils
He removed to Chicago, and in 1853 became
one of the owners of the Tribune. He was
member of the Illinois Constitutional con-
vention of 1870, and the author of the min
ority representation clause, and in 1871 was
member Of the United States civil service
commission.
He was elected mayor of Chicago in the
same year, and later spent some time in
Europe. On his return he purchased a con-
trolling interest in the Tribune and had
since been its editor-in-chief.
Evening star., 1899-03-16
EXCHANGING RATiFICATIoNs.
II Is Possible That 1t Will Take
Place In Six Weeks,

cS IN DIX NeeAh,
The officials here are gratified at the news
from Madrid that the Spanish government
mas abandoned the idea of submitting the
peace treaty to the cortes. and proposes to
have 1t ratified now by the Queen Regent,
according to the original program. With
tnls disposition on the part oftthe Spanish
government, there is no reason, 1t is said,
TO apprehend any failure to meet the obii-
cations OF the treaty requiring the final ex-
cnahSe OF fat1ncations to take place within
SIX months after the date of its signature
at Paris, which date falls on June 10 next
IN Iact, II Is possible that the exchange Of
ratliicatlons Will take place within the next
six weeks, for, although the State Depart
meiit mas not yet been informed that the
preliminary steps have been taken by the
spanish government in this direction it Is
Iuily aware that when once arrived at de-
termination In matter of this kind the
Spanish governmental system does admit
of speedy action.
According to the treaty the sratif1cations
must be exchanged in Washington and
secretary Hay himself will act as the rep
resentatiVe of the United States govern
ment IN the matter. Although it is not
positively known. it is believed that the
Spanish representative will be the Duke de
ARGOS, ana THAI the latter will .be accom-
panied by a distinguished suite. If the
duke comes In this CAPACITY, namely as a
special envoy from Spain, after completing
ms runctions In that capacity he viii pre-
sent new set of credentials emitting him
to recognition as the first minister from
spain to Washington. He Is already favor
apiy known in this country, his wife being
OF American birth, and he being a frequent
visitor to the United States He was for
merry secretary to the Spanish legation at
to Mexico.
Evening star., 1899-03-16
WILL TAKE CHARGE APRIL !.

Intention of Gen. Hastings, Director
of bureau of American Republics.
1t is announced that Gen Russell Hast
ings. who was selected for director of the
bureau Of American republics some time
ago, will take charge on the LIST of April
relieving Frederick Emory, who has been
acting director since the death of Joseph
P. Smith. Gen. Hastings is an Ohio man
and great friend of President Mckinley.
having served in the same regiment with
the President during the civil war Gen.
Hastings has been spending the winter in
Bermuda, recovering from an accident he
sustained while attending the Inauguration
ceremonies of President Mckinley.
Evening star., 1899-03-16
NaIi.toa Prisoners Removed.
HOSTILE CLASH NOT PROBABLE.
Admiral kauts Charged TO Maintain
Peace at Amin.

Notwithstanding the adviees that come by
the news dispatches from Samoa il is said
at the State Department that there Is little
probability of a hostile clash there, at least
not one that will involve the European and
American colonies. Admiral KautZ, who is
on the Philadelphia, was specially charged
to maintain the peace and to give prOtec-
tion, not only to American interests, but to
those of Great Britain and Germany, and
this broad instruction may even warrant
him in intervening forcibly to prevent a
conflict between the native factions, al
though our government is loath TO take any
such steps except in case of an emergency.
Incidentally the admiral is to make a thor
ough inquiry into the present conditions on
the islands, and as there appears TO be
an issue of veracity between the various
consuls and the chief justice respecting the
events that led up to the outbreak at Apia
last January, the admiral will be relied
upon by our government to settle this mat
ter definitely.
As negotiations are now I'm progress be-
tween the United States, Great Britain and
Germany respecting the kingly succession
in Samoa, any action of the so-caled pro-
visional government that would tend to
force crisis prematurely would have most
miscbievous effects. The German govern
ment is particularly solicitous apparently
that there should be no outbreak at this
time: but, unfortunately, II seeks to impose
conditions in the pursuit Of this purpose
that, If accepted, would seriously compro-
mise the alleged rights of both the United
States and of Great Britain. J.. is one thing
to maintain order, but it is another thing
to do that by concession of principle, and
our government is indisposed to do this
preferring to adhere strictly TO the lines of
the Berlin treaty so long as that conven-
tion remains unchanged.
1t is understood here that the provisional
government referred TO in the news dis
patches is nothing more than an assem-
blage of some of the .subchiefs and that
even Mataafa, the candidate for the king
ship has not Joined 1t. He is still at Mulinu
Point, a short distance from Apia, faithful
ly carrying out the agreement under which
he was allowed to land on Upola. Mean
while the three governments are somewhat
divided over the proposition to undertake a
reopening Of the controversy over the sue
cession to the throne. the present conten-
ton of the United States and Great Britain
being that the chief justice was clothed
with specific authority to deal with this
question, not even the treaty powers have
any power I'm the matter. This If support
ed, would overturn the German proposition
that Chief Justice Chambers decision be
dsregarded and new arrangement be ef-
fected directly between the powers. As al
ready stated. this whole subject is now a
matter of negotiation, and with the many
side issues involved win probably consume
a good deal of time
Evening star., 1899-03-16
TAKING NEW PRECAUTIONS.
Volunteers Likely to he Out of Cuba
Before the Sickly Season.

Some apprehension has been felt for the
troops in Cuba on account of a possible
outbreak of yellow fever in the island.
Surgeon General Sternberg was asked as to
the probabilities of fever and said that the
yellow fever season was yet some distance
off. Most of the volunteers, if not all. will
be brought from the island before that
time. The utmost care is being taken TO in
sure the health of the troops and sanita-
ton of the camps. For the regulars who
will remain in the island there will be the
same vigilance. The camps are, for the
most part, outside of the cities and towns,
on high ground. and the utmost care in the
way of disnfection of the quarters has
been taken. Gen. Sternberg does not think
there is need of any grave fears.
Evening star., 1899-03-16

MIR. DEPEw HOUSE HUNTING.
Wants to Rent n Dwelling During HI.
Senatorial Term

Senator Depew is in Washington on
house hunting expedition. His niece Miss
Paulding, accompanies him, and the sena-
tor expects to spend a couple of days look
ing at residences with a view of renting
one for his senatorial term and having it
made ready for occupancy next fall. The
senator says he has decided to go to house
keeping, and he wants large house. as
he expects to entertain good deal. His
nieces will be with him. The senator has
been looking at the Pomeroy annex at the
Arlington, which was occupied by ex-Sec-
retary Bliss and later by Senator Hanna.
and 1t is possible he may lease this. as it
is a most desirable location. facing Lafay-
cite Square and the White House. and as il
is part of the Arlington. he will be in close
touch with Senator Platt, who lives at the
hotel, and many of the New York deIega-
tion who also reside there. Senator DepeW
said he had no intention of going south to
Thomasville, and his trip was only TO
Washington to look for house.
Evening star., 1899-03-16
DESIGNS FOR wARsHIPs.
Navy Department Chiefs Want fhe
RESPONSIBILITIES Dixided

The attention of Assistant Secretary AL
len of the Navy Department has been call
ed by the board of naval bureau chiefs to
the propriety of amending what Is regard
ed as one of the most important rules of
the department relative to the construc-
ton OF warships, This Is order No 433
and was mads by Secretary Herbert in
1874 Tor. the express purpose Of concentrat-
ing responsibility for the design of ships
upon one competent person, the chief con-
structor being designated as such.
Secretary Herbert was led to take this
action by the many abuses that had grown
up under the old system of divided re-
sponslbility, some of them strikingly an
parent In the ships launched about the
date OF the order and before. Each b,I-
reau was in the habit of preparing designs
Tor its own part OF the ship, in large de-
gree irrespective of the needs of the oth RS
Consequently there We're ships with en-
slnes too big for them and ships with bat
terles so heavy that they were topheayy
ana shlps that were ll-bala lauced at MANY
points. Each bureau fought for the most
space ana weight Finally the strife be
pfodSht the matter to the attention of the
president himself and the result was the
issue OF the order making the chief con-
structor singly responsible for the strength
stdpiHly, speed and other qualities of the
naval ships The workings of this system
We're deemed to be of sufficient Importance
10 warrant special mention in the annual
report OF the Secretary of the Navy, and
IL was supposed that there would never be
recurrence to the old system
Durlng the late war, however, there was
some abatement of the restrictions upon
the independence of the bureaus, and row
tnat II is sought to insist upon a compli-
ance with the terms and spirit of the orig
lnal order. the bureau chiefs hold that they
are aDie TO set out good reasons for the
vacation of the entire order. The chief
constructor naturally stands for the ex-
act enforcement of it's terms. and the issue
raised Is SO important that the assistant
secretary will BE- obliged to give it the
most serious study before taking action.
Evening star., 1899-03-16
Personal Mention.

Mr.. ]. H. Moser OF this city has been
elected a member of the American Water
Color Society of New York, and is today
receiving the congratulations of his friends.
Mr. Chas NJ. Hoyt passed through this
city today on his way TO Florida He has
practically recovered his health anJ after
a few weeks more of rest will commence a
new play.
Mr. Oscar w. White left the city few
days ago for Florida, where he will remain
several weeks 10 secure mach needed rest.
Gibbon, his young son, accompanied him.
Evening star., 1899-03-16
sOUTHARD BARRED FROM MATCH.
Announcements From. the English
Universities Chess Clubs.

LONDON, March 16.-Secretary Cope of
the British Chess Club received word from
oxford and Cambridge today that the Eng
lish universities chess clubs could not ac-
cede to the wishes of the American uLlver-
stiles chess clubs to allow graduates. of
more than five years standing TO compete
in the forthcoming cable chess .natca be-
tween the English and American rriversi-
ties.
This means that the America rs Vii taye
to play without their champion, E. E.
Southard of Harvard: but as they are any
ious to play anyhow. the contest will take
place on April 21 and -
Evening star., 1899-03-16
German Consul Still Opposes Anglo
American Program.
MORE FIGHTING is EXPECTED
His Attitude Has Strengthened the
Cause of the Rebels.
Il REMOVAL OF PRISONERS

| APlA. Samoa. March 10. via Auckland, n.
lowing TO threats by the Mataafa people
that they would burn the Malietoa villages
| In the Island of Savaii unless the taxes
| levied upon them were remitted and a con-
/ tingent of soldiers for the support OF Ma
| taafa we're sent, the British consul visited
Savai on the British cruiser Porpoise and
| threatened to shell the villages OF Mataafa's
| followers II peace were disturbed
The British and American consuls have
| issued proclamations denying the runors I'm
! circulation 20 the effect that Mataafa had
| been recognized as king and threatening
strong action If the provisional government
interfered with the loyaiis,s.
German Consul in Opposition.
TIL German consul refused to join with
the British and American representatives,
| and issued proclamation uphoiling the
provisional government and denying that
there had been any interference by the Ma
lietoa party. He added to this dpcumen;
| an extraordinary paragraph expressing The
| hope that he provisional government
| would be able to encounter The danger
caused anew 10 the peace of The country
and the safety Of tar inhabitants Ivy the I'm
| gish and American proclama. lions"
rms mas pot more heart into the rebels,
and large numbers of armed warriors are
| gathering
| The United States cruiser philadelphia.
Admiral Hautz commanding. has arrived
| here. and the admiral has hpld extended
consultations with the various rp1st,ls
| Chief Justice Chambers ana Capt. Stur lee
| of tie Porpose.
NalietOa Prisoners Removed.
The provisional government has Ell
| the Aal,c;o& prisoners to stronghold on
| the mainland. firing voileys over their
| heads during he transfer in order to in
| timidatp them.
friendly feeling is shown by I'll" officers
and r.tn of The American ani lsr.,i.n ma
Vies here. The American .,dniral has coz
Venej a meeting of the consals. the chief
justice and the captains OF the warships
here. including the German, ON board the
American flagship, and it Is probable that
the result Will be the presentation uf an
uifirr aturr-
1t is generally thought that fighting 10
likely TO occur.
Evening star., 1899-03-16
MEADE GETS TWENTY YEARS.
Trial Judge Sorry He Could Not I'M
pose Death Penalty.

MERIDIAN, Miss, March 16-Thrasher
Meade, the notorious negro train robber,
safe blower and bandit, was sentenced to
the federal penitentiary in the United
States court here yesterday for twenty
years. In passing sentence Judge Niles ex-
pressed regret that he could not under the
law sentence Meade to death.
Meade yesterday received a large sum of
money from Chicago to be used in his de-
fense Post Office Inspector Bell wired the
federal authorities to Investigate where the
money came from. and arrest the other
members of the gang.
Evening star., 1899-03-16
The Grant to Leave Mantl.

The transport Grant, which carried Gen
Lawton and his command to Manila. will
soon sail from there for San Francisco
She will bring home only sick and discharg-
ed men. None of the volunteer organiza
tions will be brought home by the Grant
first, because they cannot be spared at
present. and second. because they do not
want to leave while there is lighting going
on
Evening star., 1899-03-16
CARTER HARRISON RENoMINATEp.

Chicago Democrats Steer Clear of M
tiOnaI Issues I'm Platform.
CHICAGO, March 16.-The democratic
city convention today nominated Mayor
Carter III. Harrison to succeed himself. His
running mates will be Adam Ortzelfen for
city treasurer. Andrew J. Ryan for city
attorney and VIM. I.oeffler, the present in
cumbent, for city clerk
The platform adopted steers clear of ma
tonal issues. and the mayor will stand ON
his record against the Allen bill and other
street railway legislation.