The state herald., 1899-12-22

his wives are the only witnesses that
can prove the act conclusively. They
hoped that Roberts would make either
confession or a denial under oath, but
he positively refuses to do either, and
insists that the committee shall prove
the charges without his assistance.
Lieutenant Thomas NJ. Brumby, flag
lieutenant to Admiral Dewey during
the Manila campaign, who has been Ill
with typhoid fever for several weeks,
died Mt Garfield hospital shortly after
o'clock Sunday evening. The death
of Lieutenant Brumby, while not un-
expected, was great shock to Ad-
miral Dewey. The relations of the two
for several years past have been intl-
mate, and strong friendship had
grown up between them. Lieutenant
Brumby went out to the Asiatic sta
tion with the Admiral and had been
there with him until they both re-
turned to the United States. In his
capacity rs flag lieutenant, Lieutenant
practically all the time and acted as
his personal representative in many
matters of detail delegated to him by
the commanding officer
The personnel of the majority com,
nounced Thursday. Senator Warren
OF Wyoming succeeds Senator Teller
M chairman of the committee on
claims. Mr.. Teller was offered n con-
tinuance of the craftsmanship but an.
swered that he would prefer to take his
position with the minority, thus form
ally separating himself from the Re-
publican party. Mr.. WolcOtt, in addi-
tion to retaining his old committees, is
given n place on the foreign relations
committee. Senator Clark of Wyom-
Ing adds mines and mining and public
lands. The three new Republican men,
bers of the appropriation committee
are Senators Carter, WetmOre end
Warren. The Post says: Senator
Warren's appointment is peculiarly ap-
propriate in view of his knowledge Of
western matters"
Secretary Gage will do nothing to re-
lieve the money market unless the con-
ditions should become more serious
than they are now, which he does not
anticipate. The interest ON the public
debt due January LIST, which amounts
to about S5,OOO,OO0, will be paid with
IN the next few days as usual. The
checks will be mailed 10 the bondhold-
ers as fast as they are prepared, with
out waiting for the exact date. and cou-
pons will he cashcd Mt any of the gov
ernment repositories. There still re-
mains outstanding S5.G00.OOO of the AZ
and > per cent. bonds Included In the
recent call, which the treasury is ready
to redeem upon presentation. The
market price of these bonds, however.
Is tritie above the figures offered by
the treasury. but Mr.. Gage will not in.
crease his offer, AMI IL he should make
another call 1t would be ON the same
terms rs the last.
The feature OF the opening day of the
debate on the currency bill In the
House was the speech of Mr.. Dolliver
of Iowa. II was characterized by all
the wit and eloquence for which the
lowan is noted and held the members,
without regard to party, for more than
an hour. Mr.. Dollivcr declared that the
last doubt In the Republican party ms
TO the wisdom of enacting the gold
standard into law had been resolved
by the experience of the business world
during the past three years. He scored
Mr.. Bryan and generally ridiculed the
alleged false prophesies OF the Demo-
Gratis In 1896. Mr.. De Almond OF Mis-
souri, was the heavy gun on the Demo-
cratic side. He warned the Republi-
cans from the West that they could
not deceive their constituents In the
coming congressional elections by
claiming that they had yielded to the
wisdom OF their colleagues In caucus.
The President and Secretary Root
are anxious To secure some legislation
for permanent form of government In
Porto I,lco as soon MS possible. and II
Is probable that a special message on
the subject Will be sent to Congress I'M
medinteiy after the holidays recon
mending form OF government similar
10 that planned for the territory of
Louisiana by President jefferson IN
1903. Delegations and petitions OF the
most urgent nntlire are coming in al.
most every day from Porto Rico repre-
sentlng that business IL stagnant and
that NIL transactions are suspended nm.
I'll the status Of the island X deter
mined and Its laws promulgated The
President thinks Congress will recog.
niZc the necessity OF immediate relief
from this anomalous situation. II is
also proposed 10 reopen the block.
AIDED ports OF the Philippine islands at
the earliest possible moment IN order
that business may be resumed and the
vast quantities OF hemp and other val.
liable products that have been accumu.
latlng during the Insurrecilon may be
shipped TO foreign markets.
II appears that Mr.. SIbicy OF Penn.
sylvnnln. n millionaire stock raiser
and oil producer. who lives Mt Frank.
lin. Ncnnngo county. has created n sen.
satfon 10y dlsnvowing his former Views
on the chief issues Of the day and In.
dorsing the policy OF the admlnlsira.
tion. Mr.. Slblcy llns been considered
the forcmos, leader of the silver
wing OF the Democratic party IN the
eastern states nnd has been seriously
talked OF Ms the probable nominee for
ylcc-prcsdcnt on the ticket with Mr.,
Bryan. Hence his change Of heart ere.
ntes decided sensation. lie de.
clnrcs the changes In commercial and
industrial conditions In the United
States during the Inst three years hnve
demonstrated that the free coinage Of
silver. and even hlmctallism, nrc not
essential 10 the prosperity OF the coun.
try, and that. the revival OF business
having occurred upon n gold standard
basis. II would he unwlsc to make amy
change or even nm agitation for n
change OF present conditions. lie
therefore advises Democrats TO drop
the frcc-sliycr issue nni nsslst IN mnln.
inlnlng gold standard.
There is such great pressure for
time on the part Of the members of
both sides who dcslrr 10 participate
In the currency debate IN the House
that three night sessions have been or.
l.ppl Iutpppai la tha I,.hat. IN un,