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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-10
ADVERSE REPORT MADE
Commissioners Oppose the Opening of Fourth
Street Northeast.
History of Former Effort to Secure
Dedication of GrOund-Mr.
Roses Suit.

in report made by them today 10 Sena-
trict committee, the District Commission
ers recommended adverse action on Senate
bill ooo4, to extend 4th street northeast A
similar report was also made by the Com
mlssioners to Representative Babcock
chairman of the House District committee
Explaining that the extension of 4th
street named in the bill has considerable
history, the Commissioners brief is as fol-
lows:
In February, 1888, a petition was pre-
sented to the Commissioners requesting the
opening of ith street northeast from Brent
wood road to Bunker Hill road. 1t was
agreed by the property owners who signed
the petition that the land should be dedi-
Gated through the respective properties,
provided the grading was done by the Dis
trlct. The plan and estimate We're forward
ed by the Commissioners TO Congress and
an appropriation of 81 800 was made on
July Is, 1888, and an appropriation OF S10,-
900 on March =, 1889
Among the names which appeared upon
the petition was that of Frederick Rose
and Mr.. Rose frequently appeared at the
once OF the Commissioners during the
progress OF the work to inquire concerning
the grading and other features and The
grade was slightly changed at his desire.
Suit TO Set Aside.
When the money appropriated had been
practically spent, Mr.. Rose claimed that
his name upon the petition had been signed
by another party than himself, and broue hit
suit TO have the dedication sat aside. He
had, however, with full knowledge, permit
led the work to be done before making his
claim The claim was made Just at tho
tline when the Catholic University was to
pc formally opened, and the lexington and
soldiers Home Railway Company preferred
70 pay Mr.. Rose 5000 for the right of way
through his tract rather than await the de-
lay of suit and lose traffic in the mean
Tina.
The street, If extended for its full width
would take about 10000 square feet of Mr.
Roses land. The amount paid by the rail
way company for the right OF way is be-
neVed to have been very good price for
tnls land, II purchased outright at that
time az '''"'
owing to the proximity of Lincoln ave-
nue, TINS portion of 4th street is not needed
.! ths Dlsulct for street purposes at the
present time. ~
Two plats are submitted. one showing
the tract of ground owned by Mr. Rose
ana It's position with regard TO adjacent
sueets ana avenues, the other showing tba
tract OF ground with 4th street unoa n
larger scale. 1p0'' "
me Commissioners would recommend
ADVERSE action upon the biIl.''
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Santiago's Military Governor Says AL
is in Good Shape There.
DECLINES TODISCUSS BROOKE'S ORDER
Says Customs Receipts Are Ample
for Necessary Improvements.
OTHERS ON THE TRANSPORT

NEW YORK, January lO.-The United
States transport Mississippi which sailed
from Santiago on The evening of January
4, arrived today On board the transport
were Gen. Leonard Wood military COVER
ror of Santiago, and Lieut.. Hanna, aid-de-
camp; DR.. Castillo. brother of the Cuban
Gen. Castillo, and Col. Gibson. who super
intended the distribution of provisions to
the starving Cubans.
Gen. Wood, who was interviewed at quar-
antine regarding the protest OF the people
of Santiago over the disposal Of the funds
of that province, said he did not care to
talk on that matter before he visited Wash
fngton. There was some dissatisfaction,
but nothing to amount to anything. When
he left Santiago everything was in splendid
shape, schools were being organized and
ready to receive scholars and nearly 1000
miles of roads had been constructed in the
province. The customs receipts were the
largest ever collected, and exceeded tho
amount collected ana turned into the Span
ish treasury. Funds were available for
meeting the expenses of the administration
of the province and the only expense to
the United States would be the cost OF
maintaining her army. The best of feeling
prevailed, and the general condition OF
things was all that could be desired. Gen.
Wood appeared to be in excellent health
There were on board the transport ten
army officers belonging to various regi-
ments, fifty-five discharged and GONZALES
cent soldiers and forty-four civilians among
this number being fourteen nurses. Four
bodies were brought home on board the
Mississippi.
One of these bodies was that of Miss
Helen Towers. a nurse, who died recently
a San Juan, Porto Rico. Capt Stinson.
the commander of the Mississippi, was left
in hospital at Santiago, suffering from
pneumonia. He was taken sick on DeceIn-
Der "a, while at Ponce, and on reaching
So Etiago it deemed prudent TO send
HIM ashore to the military hospital. rather
than risk his life on getting into cold
weather aboard the transport. Chief OFF,
Ger Hopkins was then placed in command
of the vessel.
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GERMANY IS ACTING FAIRLY
Opinion of Prof. Stills REGARDING
Meat Inspection Bill.

BERLIN, January 1O.-Prof Stills, the
scientific attache of the United States en-
bassy here, in an interview today says:
''The present excitement in America on
the subject Of the meat inspection bill is
much greater than circumstances warrant
am convinced that Germany is endeavor-
ing to act with perfect fairness. l have
discussed thoroughly with the highest san
itary officials several important points re-
garding American products, which have
been totally misconstrued by the German
press, and l have informed them as to the
real facts
The present agitation in America is
premature and is doing us HARM 1 ad-
wise waiting for the official publication
of the text of the bill, upon which calm
and scientific deliberation is proceeding /
do not believe Germany will discriminate
against America
The Cologne Gazette, discussing the uues-
ton today, expresses the hope that the
United States Secretary of Agriculture will
not use his powers against German pro-
ducts without proof that the latter are in
furious.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-10
OPPOSED TO RAILWAY BILL
Commissioners Objections to Measure in In
terest of Maryland and Suburban.
Reasons Given for Adverse Action
PrOviso Suggested Requiring
Underground System.

The District Commissioners today re-
turned to Senator Mcmillan, chairman of
the Senate District committee, Senate bill
1912, relative to the Maryland and Sub
urban Railway Company, with an adverse
report thereon.
This company" say the Commissioners,
proposes to construct a road which will
be partly suburban and partly within the
city. The upper part or the suburban por
tion of the route as proposed in the bill
practically parallels the Brightwood ave-
nue. line From Bunker Hill road to
Florida avenue the proposed railway will
be within one or two blocks of the Brook
land branch of the City and Suburban
Railway Company, so that the portion
north of Florida avenue appears to be un-
necessary and undesirable.
Concerning the portion proposed within
the city, the part upon q and X streets
would form practically a croSS-town line,
which is serviCeable to the public mainly
for the transfer facilities which it offers
from it to the lines running to the center
of the city. Such line in the opinion of
the Commissioners, should be. if construct
ed at all. operated by one or more of the
existing city lines.
Relieved to Be Unnecessary.
The portion of the route on goth and
21st streets is believed to be entirely un-
necessary, as no necessity for a street car
line on those streets is believed to exist.
1T has been understood to be the policy
of Congress for some years past not to
permit suburban roads to enter the city,
as instanced In the cases of the East Wash
ington Heights and Washington and Uni
Verslty railroad companies, chartered at
the last session of Congress, and the Com
missioners believe that an adherence to
this policy is desirable.
The two branch lines authorized in lines
to II, page 3, of the bill are believed to be
entirely too vague of description and should
either be stated definitely or that portion
stricken from the bill
Recommend PrOyisO.
Attention is invited to the fact that the
bill does not specifically require that the
portion of the read within the city limits
shall be equipped with the underground
electric system, and if the bill is to be ia
vorably reported by the committee the
Commissioners would recommend that
proviso be inserted that such system be
used.
The Commissioners believe that if the
object of the Maryland and Suburban Rail
way Company is only to obtain access to
the city that it could secure this much bet
ter by using the tracks of existing sub
urban railways on terms mutually agreed
upon, or prescribed by the courts in case
Of disagreement, than by construc ting the
lines indicated in the bin.
The Commissioners recommend that an
adverse report be made on the BILL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-10
FL lECTR RIG LIGHTING
a Hearing to Be Given by the Senate Dis
trict Committee.
mr. JAS. L. Norris Has Ob;ectionx
to the Proposed Meas
ure.

Inc chairman of the Senate committee mn
the District Of Columbia has notified tho
United States and Potomac electric lighting
coiHpahles that they will be given hear
iils on the Dill introduced by Mr. Mcmillan
ana relating to the extension of eIecrrio
ilshtlnS conduits within the fire limits or
the District next Thursday afternoon at .
O'Clock This bill authorizes the Comp,is-
sloners to grant permits TO either of tbe
electric lighting companies in the Distr;cr
ior the extension of their conduit svster,s
w., t.Aoas o,I Unit, even 10 The extent of allow
Its rival. VA
Mr.. Norris Objections.
When the bill was before the Commits
~ ~eioneis tne companies were invited to ex-
press their opinions on it. Mr.. Croshv
president Of the Potomac COMPANY. an
proved the measure, as did a committes of
the Business Mems Association, Mr. Nor
fis, president OF the United States Elecrr,.
Lighting Company, was also renorTed 70
nave no material objection TO the bill hnI
10 Star reporter today he SAID he han
opJectlons, winch would be stated before
the committee.
The hearing on Thursday is looked for
Waru TO by many with great interest as n
VIII probably fully develop the views OF
ooth companies on the bill. If the bill be-
comes law IN its present form which has
been approved by the Commissioners with
sight amendments, it will remove ali bar
flers In the way of the extension of the
Underground electric lighting conduits in
the District Of Columbia and will hermit
either company TO supply electric current
In any part of the city TO which 1t desires
to extend it's service.
Former Policy of Congress Reversed.
In the past Congress has maintained a
policy of permitting extensions of conduits
only over specified areas. Efforts have been
made from time to time in the past to do
away with such restrictions, but they have
always been defeated.
After the hearing on this bill on Thurs
day it will probably come before the com-
mittee on the District of Columbia at its
regular meeting Friday morning for final
action by that committee
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-10

CONSULS RECOGNIZED,
The First Exequaturs to Foreigners
in the Hawaiian Islands.

The President has granted the first exc
quaturs to foreign consuls to discharge
their functions in the Hawaiian islands
In the list of consular officers recognized
for such purposes appeared today the
names of William Robert Hoare to be
British consul at Honolulu, and Heinrich
Wilhelm Schmidt to be consul for Sweden
and Norway at the same port. The other
officers recognized were as follows:
Anselmo de la Portila. consul for Mexi-
co. at New Orleans; Agusti Fusinot, con.
suIar agent for France, at Los Angeles:
Henry Charles Charpiot, consular agent
for France, at Denver; James Lee Rankin.
vice consul for Sweden and Norway, at
Savannah. Ga; Henry T. Dunn, vice con-
sui OF Uruguay, at Brunswick. Ga; Gull
lermo e. Morrill,, consul of Uruguay, at
Savannah.
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mia, now minister to Austria Hungary, 20
be ambassador TO Russia.
Addison c. Harris of Indiana TO be min
lister to Austria Hungary.
Treasury-James G.. Monahan, collector
internal revenue, second district of Wlscon-
sin.
War-To be brigadier generals: Col. John
B. Castleman, LIST Kentucky Volunteer In
fantry; Col. Thomas II. Barber, LIST New
York Volunteer Infantry.
To be assistant adjutant general with
the rank of major. Capt. Charles C. Treat,
assistant adjutant general, United States
volunteers.
The following nominations in the volun-
teer army were made:
Seventh Regiment, Volunteer Infantry
Capt. Stuart S. Janney, to be major.
Eighth Regiment Volunteer lnfantry-1et
Sergt. Frank r. Eteward, Company A, sth
Volunteer Infantry, to be second lieutenant.
Tenth Regiment, Volunteer Infantry
William Douglas Pritchard of North Car
olina to be second lieutenant.
Fourth Regiment, Volunteer Infantry
Second Lieut.. Thomas NJ. Clinton to be
first lieutenant; John n. Wright of South
Dakota to be second lieutenant.
Third Regiment olunteer Infantry-Ffrst
Lieut.. Mack L. Laird, to be captain; First
Lieut. John A. Sibley, to be captain; Sec.
ond Lieut.. Alpheus w. Mccall, TO be first
lieutenant; Second Lieut.. Iverson b. Clarke,
to be first lieutenant; Sergeant Harry "A.
Garden, Company A, to be second lieuten~
ant; Sergeant Joseph L. Sauls, Company G.
TO be second lieutenant.
Seventh Regiment Volunteer Infantry
Ernst II. Tracy of Nebraska, 10 he captain.
Ninth Regiment, Volunteer Infantry
First Lieut.. George l.. Febiger quarter
master, to be captain; James Thompson
Ord, to be first lieutenant.
Mr.. Tower, nominated to be ambassador
to Russia, is a wealthy gentleman OF Phil
adelphia, about fifty years old, and given 10
literary pursuits. He has never taken any
known as an Organization man in any
way. He has written a history of Lafay-
cite and some essays. His appointment as
minister to Austria, when made at the be-
ginning of the present administration, was
not made upon the request of the senators
from Pennsylvania, and his selection was
something of a surprise to them. =
Mr.. Harris, who goes minister to An
stria, is a resident of Indianapolis, Ind,
and one of the foremost membefs os the
bar of the state He is a native OF In
diana and a graduate of Butler College Of
that state. Mr.. Harris has devoted himself
principally TO his profession, and has given
comparatively little attention 10 20 ltice,
He has never held Office except to serve
for one term a member of the state
senate. He was one of the republican cam
didatee for presidential elector curing the
campaign of 1896. and was al one time D
candidate for Congress against Mr. Bynum,
by whom he was defeated. His 90 ndidacy
was supported by Senator FAIRBANKS.
Mr. Harris is about fifty-three years Of
age. He is married. but has no children.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-10


Great interest was manifested, both in
the House and Senate, in the news that the
supreme court of Pennsylvania had handed
down today a decision adverse to Senator
Quay. The universal opinion always ex-
pressed privately was that it meant his
defeat for reelection to the Senate. Ger
tain rules of courtesy prohibit a senator
from giving public expression of opinion
adverse to a colleague under such circ UNI
stances, and similar feeling of deicacy
induced members of the House to request
that they be not quoted. One man stated
the case thus:
1T is evident that this decision Is serious
blow to Quay. 1t leaves no prospect of his
reelection. 1t is not possible to belittle the
effect of the decision and to say anything
hopeful for him. Therefore, it is best to
say nothing. 1t appears almost certain
that this means his defeat. l do not want
to say this publicly, because 1 regret it,"
This is the friendly phase of comment
Those who are not friendly to Mr.. Quay
prefer to let the decision speak for itself
One member of the House expressed the
opinion that Quay would not be convicted
by the court of quarter sessions, but said
that he was in doubt as to what influence
the decision of the supreme court would
have upon the legislature. This was from
a friend of Quay.
All other comment was based upon the
loea that Quay's defeat was now probable.
Effect on the Legislature.
Inc opinion was very generally expressed
that Mr.. Quay had staked everything when
he secured a pOstponement through his ap-
peal to the supreme court, and that the
adverse decision of the court places him in
much worse position than he at first oc-
cupied. No one could, of course, venture to
pIejudge the case in the courts. Comment
therefore. was directed chiefly to the eff
feet the decision would have on the legis-
lature. 1t was pointed out by nearly every
one who had anything to say on the SUBJ
ject that Quay's only hope was to clear
himself i'll order to regain the support of
members of the legislature who had re-
fused to go into the caucus. By avoiding
an early trial, it was said he placed his
reliance upon the supreme court to relieve
him in a measure If not completely, from
the charges.
His failure there, while leaving the case
open for trial in the lower court defeats
the political aim Of the senator and leaves
him. it is said, no plea upon which to claim
the support for reelection of members of
the legislature who refuse to vote for
man under Indictment. 1t was felt from
the first that Quays move in appealing to
the supreme court was serious mistake.
The only thing that could have redeemed
this error, 1t is said, would have been
decision in his favor. Failing in this. it is
believed here that his defeat is almost GER
tain to result
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FIRE ABOARD JAPANESE CRUISER.
The Kaimon Kan Almost DESTROYED
on Late Cruise.

SEATTLE, Wash, January 1o.-News by
steamer from Japan says: The second-class
japanese cruiser kaimon Kan has reached
Annoy, partial wreck as the result OF a
fire that broke cut during a storm at sea.
Several of the crew of the cruiser were
burned to death. and many others badly in
jured. The Kaimon Kan was a wooden ves-
sci of the old style and had on board a
number of soldiers beside her regular crew.
When few days out and In the midst OF
a gale, fire was discovered in one Of the
bunkers to the rear of the engines. The
Japanese crew behaved with great bravery.
and streams Of water were soon playing on
the fire. At this Juncture an accident to
the machinery made 1t necessary for some
one to go below.
1t was case of almost sure death Two
men volunteered to go down. Before they
got to the machinery in need of repair the
smoke overcame them. No one would go
in after them, and the fire soon consumed
their bodies. The engines were kept run
ming or the vessel would surely have foun-
dered The vessel is repairing at Annoy
The news reached Toxic some time ago.
but has only leaked out through letters sent
from home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-10
BETWEEN LIFE AND DEATH
Representative Dingley's Condition is Still
Very Critical
His Physicians, However, Hope That
He May Yet Conquer the
Disease.

There has been no perceptible change in
Mr.. Dingley's condition during the last
twenty-four hours and he Is still lingering
between life and death. His chances for
recovery are still believed TO be fairly good,
and it is hoped the distinguished Maine rep
resentative may yet conquer the pneumonia
which has kept him in a critical condition
so long He spent last night IN a semi
comatose state, and this morning it was
thought he seemed a bit brighter. There
were evidences, however, of increasing loss
Of vitality and ensuing weakness Mr.
Dingley's critical condition has extended
over wonderfully long period, his ability
10 Withstand the fierce attacks of the dis
ease fairly astonishing his attending ply
scians. The long critical stage of the dis
ease seems to have affected the patient but
little, and he is only trife worse TODAY
than he was five or six days ago when
pneumonia first developed. This condition
is encouraging, but there is always the fear
OF sudden collapse, which may come at
any time. His extremely feeble condition
aggravated by general infection of the
system and the weakness of the heart
makes the outcome very doubtful. There has
been no relaxation of the hard fight made
againct the disease and every medical aid
known to mankind, almost, has been
brought to play in Mr.. Dingleys case.
The Vice Presidents Illness.
The Vice President expects to be present
at the Capitol tomorrow and to assume
his place as presiding officer of the Senate.
He would have been at the Capitol today,
but having spent last evening at the White
House. he was fatigued that he decided
to remain at his home. He has quite fully
recovered from his recent attack from the
grip except the weakness that attended
his recovery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-10
CabIegram From Dreyfus
Resignation of Beaurepnire is n Most
Significant Occurrence.

LONDON, January 1O-The Paris CORE
spondent of the Times says:
Of all the scandals produced by the
Dreyfus affair this of the resignation of NJ
@uesnay de Beaurepaire is certainly the
greatest What is beyond doubt is that the
nat1onaliSts who have not had single man
whose name was imposing or whose ability
was dangerous now appear to have found
a chief, although his aim is still far from
cleaf. WIN M Quesnay de Beaurepaire
leading the nationalists and anti-Semites
Paul Deroulede leading the League of Pa
trlots, and Godefroy Cavaignac as the head
or the Patrie Franchise, the republic, if it
escapes, will have hard time"
The Paris correspondent of the Daily
MAIL says: Today's revelations of vari-
Gus kinds tend to show that the members
or the court of cessation are themselves di-
g Tiaea INTO two tercely opposed camps of
Dreyfusards and anti-Dreyfusards. M.
Quesnay de Beaurepaire's explanation of
the causes for his resignation will probably
lead to the fall of the cabinet, since he
complains bitterly OF the way NJ. Lebret,
the minister Of justice conducted the in
terView with him when he offered to the
minister a statement of the relations be-
tween M. Bard of the criminal branch Of
uhe court OF cessation and Col. Picquart."
Ihe Paris correspondent Of the Daily
News says: '"The action of M Ouesnav de
Beaurepaire in resigning is astounding He
throws up one of the easiest and most hon
oLdpie posts ana a salary Of fl 900 year,
Whlch might have gone on indefinitely at q
time OF life when men cease to be fortu-
nate If they plunge into new ventures It
IS believed that he intends to stand for the
senate, the academy and later for the presI-
dency of the republic"
Inc Paris correspondent Of the Daily
Graphic says: 1T really seems as If the
Dreyfus affair can only move by earth
quakes. Undoubtedly the action of NJ.
Quesnay de Beaurepaire will precipitate q
he
Dreyfus affair has yet invelved.n
telegram from Cayenne, capital of
french Guiana, has been communicated to
tne court OF cessation embodying the reply
public prosecutor there. Dreyfus ener
getically denies that he ever confessed that
ne was guilty to Capt. Lebrun- Renault, in
wnose N,,'o charge he was placed at the Ecole
VII nrii.alle are at the time of his condemnation
and degradation, and he re-protests his in
nOcence.
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FAILED TO AGREE on CANAL, RuJ.
Meeting of the House Committee on
Commerce,

The House committee on interstate and
foreign commerce today failed to agree up-
on the basis of Nicaragua canal bill and
voted down two propositions, one for a
special meeting this afternoon and one for
a special meeting tomorrow The whole
question now goes over until the regular
meeting on Friday.
Chairman Hepburn submitted to the COM
mittee five propositions for the purpose of
testing the sense of the committee before
peslnning the preparation of bill. Only
two OF these reached a vote One of them
the main one. that bill for the construc-
tioo OF a canal should be reported received
the unanimous assent of the committee
That Is as far as the committee went today