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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-02
FUTURE OF THE PHILIPPINES.
Growing Opinion That Policy Should
Be AuthOritatively Announced.


Be AuthOritatively Announced.
There is a growing opinion among re-
publicans In Congress that the quickest
way to put an end to the annoyance by
Senator Pettigrew and other defenders of
Aguinaldo is to pass a resolution declaring
it to be the policy of this government to
maintain sovereignty over the Philippines
At first there was disposition to do no.
thing with reference to these islands until
after the tnsurrection had been put down
and the President had made definite rec
ommendatfon for legislation. 1t is appa-
rent. however. that as long as the question
of what disposition is to be made Of the
islands is open there will be a constant
friends of Aguinaldo in this country, and
that the encouragement thus given will
serve to prolong the struggle of the Fill
pinos. The status will be materially
changed, however, if Congress takes action
and an affirmation Of perpetual sovereignty
becomes the law of the land The anti
1mperialists can say now that they are
crltlclsng what is merely the policy of the
President, but further attacks after the
adoption of such resolution would be a
much more serious matter, and 1t is be-
lleVed that they would hesitate to asSail
the sovereignty of this government fully
established by congressional action. In this
view OF the case it is expected that reso-
luton similar to that offered by Mr.. Tayler
OF Ohio in the House or to that of Mr.. Bev-
eridge in the Senate will soon be brought
forward and adopted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-02
ACTORS CHURCH ALLIANCE,
Chicago Ministers VIII Take Up tn.
WORK in That City.

CHICAGO, February 2.-Prominent minis
ters of Chicago met yesterday and organ
lied to introduce the work in Chicago of
the Actors Church Alliance of America, Of
which Henry C. Potter, bishop of New
York, Is president.
The organization is non-sectarian and Will
include clergymen Of all denominations, its
object being to bring the church and stage
into more intimate relations, to furnish to
actors in all cities clergymen ready to
serve them when sick or in distress and to
hold special services for the benefit of the
members of theatrical companies while on
the road Another object sought is to as
sist the efforts Of the actors toward the
abolition Of Sunday performances.
Calendars have been printed, which will
be posted on the call boards of all thea ters
showing the local chaplains, their denomi-
nations and addresses and those joining
in the movement must hold themselves to
respond to calls at any time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-02
LAWTON OBSEQUlES FRIDAY
Services Will Be Held at the Church Of
the Covenant
Remains and Escort Will Arrive
Thursday-LocatiOn of Grave at
Arlington Selected.

After telegraphic correspondence with
Mrs. Lawton 1t has been finally arranged
that the funeral services over the remains
OF the late Maj. Gen. Henry W. Lawton
Z. S ", shall be held in the Church of
the covenant presbyterian, at the corner
OF 18TH and NJ streets, in this city, next
Friday afternoon at o'clock, and that the
interment shall be made in the national
cemetery at Arlington. The religious sery-
Ices will be conducted by Rev. H. NJ. w
Stryker, president of Hamilton ColI.ee
Clinton, n. Y, assisted by Rev. DIR. Ham
lin, pastor of the Church of the Covenant
and other clergymen
General Lawton and his family were
members of the New York Avenue Preshv-
terlan Church, and the funeral services
would nave been held there, but for the
fact that its location was not regarded as
suitable for the proper movement of the
large number of troops which will particf-
pate in the ceremonies.
Location of the Grave.
Adjutant General Corbin and Quarter
master General Ludington, who were desiy
mated by the Secretary of War to select a
site for the grave of the distinguished SOL
der at Arlington, have selected for that
purpose lot s41, which is eligibly located on
the plateau Immediately south of the
"'iPii'he"'ei, al the junction OF the road
leading to the mansion and the road from
Sheridan's gate
1t Is large double lot 21 by 15Ia feet
and was selected with a view to its uIti
mate use as the site of the handsome
monument which 1t is proposed to erect
to the memory of General Lawton.
Several Years ago General Lawton vjsitod
the Arlington cemetery and pointed out a
lot in a somewhat obscure section as the
spot where he would like to be buried If
possible. The authorities found ii imnrac-
ucabie, however. to respect his wishes in
that respect for the reason that the lot
selected by him is too small, and not other
wise suited for the proposed monument
Mrs. Lawton was consulted with refer
ence to the selection of another site and
fully acquiesced in the views of the com
mittee in favor of the larger lot near the
amphitheater.
Party Will Arrive Thursday.
A telegram has been received at the War
Department today from Gen. Shafter. who
is accompanying the remains to this city as
the special representative of the President
saying that the funeral party will reach
this city Thursday afternoon
Adjt. Gen. Corbin sent a telegram to Nrx
Lawton today, saying that Mr.. Roessle of
the Arlington has rendered the hospitaIit
Of that hotel to herself and family during
their so5ourn in Washington.
The Lawt0n Fund Nearly SlOO.OOO.
Gen. Corbin announced today that the
fund subscribed by the people of the
United States for the benefit of the family
Of Gen. Lawton has reached the handsome
proportions of s97 ,302 65. a sum more than
three times as large as it had been orig
inally intended to raise The money has
been placed in the Riggs National Bank To
the credit Of Mrs. Lawton and her children.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-02
INTEMPERANCE IN MExICO.
Churches of All Denominations Make
War on the Evil.

CITY OF MEXICO, February 2-The
press continues to denounce the growth of
the liquor traffic in Mexico, and ascribes
to the increasing consumption of ardent
spirits in various forms the augmented
mortality and crime. The Methodists here,
headed by Bishop McCabe and Rev. DR..
Butler. have begun campaign against in
temperance, and the local Catholic Jour-
nails are exhorting their readers to arouse
themselves to prevent the country from be-
coming a prey to alcoholism. It is re-
ported that the government will endeayor
by means Of public action to aid the tenn
perance movement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-02
MORE WITNESSES CALLED
Defense in the Clark Case Did Not
Open.
LewistOwn, Mont. Bank Cashier Put
ON the Stand-Mr. Beasley
Explains His Vote.

When the Senate committee on privileges
and elections met today Mr.. Campbell, rep
resenting the memoriaIists In the prosecu-
tion Of the charges against Senator Clark
OF Montana, in connection with his election
to the United States Senate, announced
that he had two or three more witnesses
to examine, thus deferring the, beginning of
the presentation of the defense.
The first of these witnesses was Frank e.
Wright cashier of the Fergus County Bank,
located at Lewistown, Mont. Mr.. Wright
was questioned concerning the accounts of
State Representative T. C. Long and State
Senator Hobson, the latter being president
OF his bank. He said that prior to the
meeting of the legislature Long had owed
the bank 500 and HobSon had owed it
S22,0U. Long had paid his note in April
and Hobson his in May last, both paying
with checks. The witness brought with
him a transcript Of the accounts of Hobson
and Long. but failed to bring the deposit
slips in either case.
The account transcripts were placed In
evidence. The one III Mr.. Hobsons case
showed that in April last letter was re-
ceived from the Continental National Bank
of Chicago advising the Fergus County
Bank of a credit Of S25,OOO in Mr.. Hobson's s
behalf. Mr.. Hohson was then in London,
but the witness did not think he had gone
to London with Senator Clark. Mr. Hobson
had never told him where he had obtained
the $4,000.
HObsOn Considered wealthy.
On cross-eXamination, Mr.. Wright said
that Mr. Hobson was considered a wealthy
man-worth about $30O,0OO or 100000 He
knew that he had sold some mines in Lon
don, but did rot know whether the $50, 900
was derived from this source.
Halsey NJ. Watson of the Fergus County
Argus testified to a conversation with Rep
resentative Long after bis return to Lewis
town from his attendance at the legisla-
ture. Long had exhibited a big roll of
bills. The representative had objected to
some criticisms Of his course in voting for
Clark
The witness had said to Mr. Long: "Well
Charley, l suppose it was simply a matter
of dollars and cents with you. To which
he said the reply was: well, l hope you
don't consider I was a cheap guy, any
way
Reason for Beasley's Vote.
w. w. Beasley, republican member of the
Montana legislature from Sweet Grass
county, denied that he had said during his
campaign that he would never vote for
democrat He had not talked with any
one seriously of voting for Mr. Clark until
the question came up in the republican
caucus.
Mr.. Beasley said he was induced to vote
for Mr.. Clark because, in a statement fur
nished him. Mr.. Clark had given assurance
that. he would vote for protection on Mon
tana raw materials.
Mr.. Beasley was then excused to go to
his hotel to get Mr.. Clark's pledge, and the
committee took recess until pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-02

Lieutenant p. w. Hourigan has been de-
tached from the Prairie. and ordered to the
League Island navy yard. Pa. for duty in
the office Of the captain of the yard.
Lieutenant w. S. Smith has been ordered
to engineer duty on the Dolphin, instead Of
on the Kentucky, as heretofore directed.
Lieutenant VIM. H. Alderdice has been de-
tached from the Dolphin and ordered TO
temporary duty on the Pensacola, thence
to the Asiatic station.
Lieutenant H. s. Ritter has been granted
sick leave for three months.
Lieutenant Commander V. L. Cottman TO
the photographic Office, bureau of equip
ment.
Pharmacist r. Waggener. from the navy
yard at Pensacola, to the Washington yard
for examination for retirement.
Acting Warrant Machinist VIM. ]. Ire
vorrow, from the Talbot to the Kearsarge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-02

The following changes or the Asiatic s;a-
ton have been announced:
Lieutenant ]. r. Morris. from the Oregon
to the Isla de Cuba.
Lieutenant ]. F. Carter, from the Newark
to the New Orleans.
Assistant Surgeon ]. ]. Snyder, from The
New Orleans to the Isla de Cuba
Naval Cadet l.. S. Shapley and Lieutenant
NJ. E. Reed, from the New Orleans to tho
Brooklyn.
Carpenter F. H. Preble, from the New
Orleans to the Petrol.
Lieutenant A. Rust, from the Princeton
to the Don Juan de Austria
Lieutenant c. r. Enrich, from the Brook
lyn to the Don Juan de Austria.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-02
Rumored in London That Roberts Has
Asked for 10000 More.
MILITIA LAW TO Be ENFORCED
No News Confirming BulIer's Re-
ported Attack on Beers.
TROOPS EMBARK AT LONDON

LONDON, February 2-Sensational ru-
mcrs are current that the militia ballot act
will be put in force February Il and that
Gen Lord Roberts. the commander-fn-
chief of the British forces in South Africa,
has cabled for 10000 additional men, which.
1t is added, the government has promised
to give him, senCing 10000 militia and vol
unteers and 40.oi0 militia reserves 1t is
also said that the volunteers will be mo-
pllized forthwith. Ii is even asserted that
the cabinet has spec ally dealt with these
matters.
The militia ballot act makes every un-
married man between eighteen and thirty
years of age liable TO serve for five wears.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-02
TARIFF FOR PORTO RICO
Ways and Means Committee Agree Oh a
Measure.
Substitute for the Payne Bill Adopted
Duties to lie Charged.

AT a special meeting OF the ways and
n cans committee today 1t was decided to
report bill establishing a tariff system for
Porto Rico on basis of 25 per cent of the
rates in the regular tariff law.
Reports were also received from the sub
committee which has considered to what
extent the term United States" as used
III the Constitution, relates to the outlying
territory recently acquired by this country.
A majority of the subcommittee, COM
prising the republican members, reported
in substance that Congress has practically
unlimited power in dealing with these ter
ritories The minority, comprising Mr.. Rich
ardson (dem.) and Mr.. Newlands (silverite)
hold in substance that all constitutional
restrictions extend to the newly acquired
territory, and that the powers of Con-
greSs are thereby limited
Substitute for the Payne Bill.
The committee adopted the following sub
stitute for Mr.. Paynes bill relative to trade
with Porto Rico: That the provisions of
this act shall apply to the Island of Porto
Rico and to the adjacent islands and wa
tiers Of the islands lying east of the 74th
meridian OF longitude west of Greenwich
which was ceded to the United States by
the government of Spain by treaty con-
cluded April IL. 1899, and the name Porto
Rico as used in this act shall be held to in
clude not only the island of that name, but
all adjacent islands aforesaid.
Sec 2. That on and after the passage
of this act the same tariffs, customs and
duties shall be levied, collected and paid
upon all articles imported into Porto Rico
from ports other than those of the United
States, which are required by law to be
collected upon articles imported into the
United States from foreign countries
Sec 3. That On and after the passage
of this act all merchandise coming into the
United States from Porto Rico and coming
into Porto Rico from the United States.
shall be entered at the several ports of
entry upon payment of % per cent of the
duties which are required to be levied. col
chandise imported from foreign countries
Provided, nevertheless, that the Gus
Il ms duties collected in the United States
ports upon articles of merchandise Of Porto
RiCan man fracture shall not be less in
rate and amount than the internal revenue
tax which may be imposed in the United
States upon the same articles of merchan-
disc OF domestic manufacture, and the Gus
toms duties collected in Porto Rican ports
upon articles of United States manufac-
ture shall not be less than the internal rev.
enue tax which may be imposed in Porto
Rico upon the. same articles Of Porto
Rican manufacture.
Section 4 That the custom duties col
lected in Porto Rico In pursuance of this
act, less the cost Of collecting the same
and the gross amount of all collections of
customs in the United States upon articles
of merchandise coming from Porto Rico
shall be placed at the disposal Of the Pres
ident for the purpose of paying the ex-
penses of the government of Porto Rico
until otherwise provided by law"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-02
No NEWS FROM BJIIER.
reported Crossing of the TuprIa
River Lacks Conformation


LONDON. February 2-Thcre is no Off
cial news from Gen. Buffers headquarters.
and the only information which has reach
Cd London in any way supporting the re-
ports that he has recrossed the Tugela
f1Ner Is found in the Associated Press dis
fatch announcing Lord DundonaId's re-
connalssance, which is taken TO indicate q,
prelude TO renewed activity. As the dis
patch is three days old and Lord Dundo,-
aid found no difficulty in crossing the river
II Is not impossible Gen. Butler NAV b.n-.
iiioNed IN the interim. and public anxiety is
again concentrated on the upper Tupera
DIsiatches from elsewhere in South Africa
merely tell of desultory shell firing ana th.s
movements Of patrols, though cane Tnv.,
mentions rumor that Gen. French has
captured Sn Beers, where and when MOI
being Announced. NV
Wales Inspects Life Guards,
LONDON, February 2-This morning. at
the Life Guards barracks. Regents Park
the Prince of Wales inspected another com
unsent of yeomanry and honorable artil-
lery company volunteers prior to their de-
pdrture from London to embark for South
Africa.
The spectators included Lord Mayor New
ton, number OF city dgnitarics, army Of
hcers and many ladies. The Prince of Wales
made speech to the men in the same vein
''S ms 10 the nrSt contingent -
yeomanry at their departure from London
Friday last.
Mnfeking Has Not Been Relieved.
LORENZO MARQUEE, Thursday. Febr1,-
ary IA dispatch from Gaberones dated
January -, describing a reconnaissance Of
some of Col. Plunler's forces around the
Boer laager southwark, seems to dispose Of
the story that Mafeking has been relieved.
On that date the Rhodesians captured two
Transvaal flags and drove off the Boer out
posts before returning to Gaverones.
Case of the Steamer Nashona.
CAPE TOWN. February 2.-The supreme
court has decided to make no order of con-
fscation in the case Of the steamship Ma
shona at present. in order TO give her own
ers 10 show within three weeks that she
had no intention to trade with the enemy.
The steamship Mashona, from New York.
November g. 1899, for Algoa bay, with a
cargo of general merchandise including
flour. was seized December s by the Brit
ish warship Partridge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-02
BIG blaze AT YOUNGSTOWN. OHIO
Two stores Have Their Confents ns
stroyed-Loss $4OO, ,OOO

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio. February 2-Fire
last midnight completely gutted the three.
story brick buildings occupied by the J. N.
Euwers Sons Company, dry goods and Nc
Elroy & Co.. furniture dealers. The large
department store Of G. NJ. McKelvey & Co.
which adjoins Euwers' store, was badly
damaged by water. The origin of the fire
is unknown. The loss is estimated at close
to 100000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-02
GENDER TROOPS TO GOEBEL,
Democrats in Various Parts of Ken.
tucky Offer Their Services.

tucky Offer Their Services.
CINCINNATI, Ohio, February 2-Specials
to the Enquirer from numerous points in
Kentucky report the tender of troops,
if needed to sustain the Goebel government.
Among them is the offer of Col Gather
of Harrodsburg. heretofore a strong anti
Goebel man. At Richmond, KY, DR.. Fra
zee. one of Morgan's cavalry, in a few
hours enlisted fifty men Similar offers
come from scores of other towns, none of
which have been accepted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-02
Leave for Ambass.aor Clayton.

The State Department has granted a
leave Of absence to Powell Clayton. United
States ambassador to Mexico. Mr.. Clayton
has been steadily at his post since his an
pointment and will probably remain in the
United States about sixty days before re-
turning to Mexico,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-02
GOEBEL HOLDING HIS OWN,
Statement of the Attending PhysicIan
Thia Morning.

FRANKFORT, KY, February 2.-Mr Goe-
bel passed on the whole a comfortable
night and is in better condition than on
yesterday morning. His respiration has de-
creased and is mere regular, and his pulse
Is slower. DIR. Wclch said:
I'VE wish to hold out no hopes of his
recovery, but the man is at least holding
his own"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-02
SCHOONER McINNIS WRECKED.
.oss of q Vessel With Several Lives O,
the Mexican Coast.

United States Consul Griffith, at Mata-
moras. telegiaphed the Secretary of State
this morning that the schooner McInnis,
from Galveston for Brazos was wrecked
on the Mexican coast and seven lives Were
lost.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-02
Return of the Dolphin.

The United States ship Dolphin has re-
turned here from surveying cruise along
the northern coast of South America.
The Yankton has arrived at Kingston,
Jamaica.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-02

NEW HAVEN, Conn.,. February 2.-There
was no cfhnge during the night in the con-
oition of Mr.. Edward J. Phelps ex-minister
to England, who is Ill with pneumonia here,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-02
Local Pensions.

The following residents of the District Of
Columbia received pensions today: James
F. Bruner tdead). increase, &24 to $50;
Maria Meiyer, 80, and Elizabeth Camp
bell, So.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-02

CAPE HENRY, February 2-The British
steamship Marston Moor, fioated yesterday
at New Inlet, N. c., passed the Capes this
morning bound to Hampton Roads for or
ders,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-02
4 LIBERAL EDUCATION.

Whether or not you wish
to buy anything the adver-
tising columns of The Star
amply repay the most care
full perusal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-02

The plaintiffs further aver that, denying
the right of the defendants to make the ad-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-02-22
A MINNESOTA FARMER
WRITES OF WESTERN CANADA.
Is Now Located There, Farms In His
NeighbOrhOod Being K by
Former U. S. Residents.

The following extracts from a letter
written to Mr.. BENZ. Davis, Canadian
Government Agent at St. Paul, Mimi,
give an excellent idea of what is said
of Western Canada by those who have
gone there during the past two or three
wears.
"When we first arrived here and took
up our homes on the prairie near Dales-
boro, ASA, for a short time we had a
fit Of the blues but now all hands
are settled to business, hale, hearty
and contented, enjoying the finest win
ter we have ever seen. We have got
very comfortably situated, with con-
siderable preparation for a crop, and
all hopeful. l think this is a very fine
country, and if the past seasons crop
is not an exception, which they claim
not, l believe this is going TO be the
Wheat Field of the West. 1t is fill
ing up fast. In this township last
spring there were rs quarter-sections of
land vacant and to-day there is not one;
l a stand at my house and count 10
houses where there was not m last
spring, with six more to go up this
spring. This is only a sample of what
is going on all round. We intend to
build a church next summer, right
close to my place, so we will be strict
~ in line. 1t would have amused you
to have been here last spring. There
were crowds of land-seekers, and some
times in the spring the prairie is not
very inviting, and of course lots were
disconnected. There was one in the
crowd who jumped on me for putting
a letter in the paper, only for which he
never would have come here, and he
was very hostile, but eventually he got
a place, and to-day claims he would not
take a Thousand Dollars and move out,
so / am glad he is satisfied.
well, my dear Sir, as Arthur Finney
is about to move out in March, with
his family, and also one of my sons, any
thingyou can do for them to assist them
along and to make things smooth as
possible. will be greatly appreciated by
me. / will close for this time, and will
write from time to time to let you know
we are living. Drop us a few lines to
let us know how things are moving in
st. Paul. Yours Respectfully,
0ATEX CAMERON"