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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-04
HURTS LIBERAL MEXiCANS
EFFECT OF PORTO RICAN TARIFF IN
SISTER REPUBLIC.
Reactionaries VIII Use 1t as an ArSu.
ment Against Party of
President Diax.

CITY OF MEXICO, April 4.-The MeXf-
can Herald says: THE old-fashioned Mexi-
can liberals, who have pinned their peliu-
cal faith to the United States as the great
exemplar of democratic and popular insti-
tutions. will suffer in the conflict with the
clerical party and the moss-back conserv-
atives If the United States fails to do am
pie justice to Porto Rico and Cuba. Mexi-
can liberals have suffered much for free
dom, and their proudest boast has been
that they were copying the example of the
great republic of Washington. If they
find the United States becoming imperious
and tyrannous, yielding to sordid tempta-
tions, they will have no answer to make
to the taunts of the clerical and Spanish
organs here. which hold the United STATES
up recreant to all its grand traditions.
The Mexican liberals are firm friends of
the American people and keenly feel the
injustice done to Porto Rico"
Temperance Movement in Mexico.
Government officials are taking interest
in the newly inaugurated temperance
movement, and the board of health is Civ
ing encouragement to the temperance
workers. for the vice of alcoholism is re-
ported 10 be growing here. The mortuary
statistics in Mexico every year show more
and more deaths from cerebral congestion,
due to the abuse or alcohol, and the gov
ernment is alarmed at the results of the
increased consumption of ardent spirits,
declared by Mexican journalists to be the
prime cause of four-fifths of the crimes
and the most appalling poverty in this
city.
Mrs. Fields. an American temperance
worker. has issued book in Spanish, deal
ing with the drink evil, which will be used
as text book here and in other Latin
American countries. President Diaz is
known to be in cordial sympathy with the
temperance movement. Various members
of the cabinet have expressed themselves
as pleased with the work in behalf of prac-
teal temperance
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-04
Portugal Allows British Troops to
Pass Through Belra.
STATEMENT OF MINISTER BEIRAO
Generals French and CoviIIe Give
Up Pursuit of Beers.
RETURN TO BLOEMFONTEIN

LISBON, April 4--The question Of the
transport Of British troops across Portu-
guese territory from Beira, Portuguese East
Africa, in RhOdesia, having been brought
up In the chamber Of deputies, the foreign
minister. Senior Beirao, made the follow
ing statement:
THE transport of British soldiers by rail-
road from Beira to Umtai was requested
by Great Britain and consented to by Por-
tugal because the British government there
by only exercised a right recognized in the
treaties between the two countries The
outbreak Of war has not abrogated these
treaties, which were concluded and signed
prior to the war by Portugal in spirit of
loyalty 1 have informed the Transvaal of
this resolution.
Portugal has Loyalty adhered to its du-
ties and neutrality, and its resolutions have
been communicated to all Interested par
ties
There occurred no more solemn occasion
than the present to declare that the British
cabinet has maintained with Portugal re-
lations of cordiality and loyalty for which
there is reason for congratulation. Please
God that these good relations shall always
be maintained
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-04
TEST COUNTERFEITING CASE.
Chicago Man Had Plates and Dies of
Foreign stamps.

CHICAGO, April IA test is 70 be made
by the treasury department in the case of
Archibald D. Buchanan. who was arrested
by government officers yesterday on the
charge of having In his possession plates and
dies and counterfeit stamps OF foreign coun-
tries. The arrest was made on instructions
from Washington, and on Investigation fur
nished by the officials at Detroit, where
Charles Clarke was recently taken in Gus
tOdy for selling similar stamps as genuine
At a hearing before United States Commits
soner Humphrey, Buchanan was held to
the federal grand jury in $1,000 bonds
buchanan was arrested by Secret Service
Agent Porter and Post Office Inspectors
Farrell ana TOwlson. A trunk. which was
TO be sent to Clarke, was seized by the Of
ficers and complete outfit and hundreds
of stamps. bogus and genuine, We're con-
hscatei. The counterfeit stamps were of
all denominations. and there were many
rare issues in the lot. The originals of
some of these are valued at $75 each and
there were others almost as costly, There
We're also e!ectrotype cuts for printing
stamps and postmarks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-04
MRS. FRED. ID. GRANT STARTS HOME,
Her Daughter, Princess Cnntacuzene,
Improved in Health.

ST. PETERSBURG, April Airs. Fred
erick Dent Grant left St Petersburg on her
way to the United States yesterday even
ing. Her daughter, the Princess Canta-
cuzene, who has been suffering for some
time with pneumonia, is so improved in
health that she is able to sit up the greater
part OF the day and receive a few visitors
Mrs. Grant says her daughter has not
been seriously i'll, and has had no occasion
for the services of herself or of the trained
nurse whom she brought from the United
States.
Mrs. Grant Is delighted with her trip
to Russia and expresses a determination TO
return here this summer, when she hopes
to be accompanied by her husband. She
Will visit the Prince and Princess Canta-
cuzene on their estates near Odessa.
American friends OF Mrs. Grant say that
Prince Cantacuzene obtained leave of alb
sence from his regiment as his wife
was taken Ill, and has been her constant
nurse and attendant during her entire i'll
ness. He personally gave every dose of
medicine which she took while i'll.
Mrs. Grant is more than pleased with
her son-in-law and his family. as well as
with the cordial manner in which her
daughter has been received by the i'm
perial family and prominent society peo
pie
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-04
NO PLAN AGREED UPON.
course on Porto Rico Discussed by
House Republicans.


The course to be pursued on the Porto
RICO taTlff Dill was the subject of much
informal conference among House leaders
today but no exact line OF action was an
nounccd.
Chairman Payne of the ways ard means
committee, to which the bill had been re-
ferred. said 1t would be futile at this early
stage to say what course the committee
would adopt. He conferred with the Speak
er, but no statement was made as to any
PF9oaoie line of action. 1t is understood
Il plan Which has received some considera-
uon ana support is for the substitution OF
lhe house plan Of territorial government
for the Senate plan; a nor-concurrence in
the Senate amendments on the tar,ff sao
tloh; debate in the House probably under
a rule, and the submission Of tbe uro,a
SUBJECT to conference committee of the
'no hcuses under the conditions mentioned
II this plan Were adopted the terrjtoriaI
question ana the differences between the
Senate and House on the tarifr wonid ha
the chleI matters to be adjusted in confer
eEce AS stated, however, This plan was
only tentatively considered and those in
authoflty said no exact line of ac;ion was
determined upon. The next regular meet
tiis " 'ae ways and means committee will
De next Wednesday, but in view of the i'm
portance of this measure special meeting
OF the committee Will be held within a day
bill. 'ite
Representative Underwood Of Alabama.
the democratic whip, has telegraphed ali
absent democratic members of the House
TO come to Washington at once and remain
until the vote upon the Porto Rican tarirr
bill has been taken.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-04
POLICY TO BE FOLLOWED.
Instructions Given President Taft of
the Philippine COmmission.

AhStfaStiohS S1Seh PRESIDENT Tart OF
the Philippine Commission.
Judge Taft. president of the Philippine
commission, had long conference with
Secretary Root at the War Department to-
day and received the final Instructions for
the commission. The preparations OF these
Instructions occupied the time and atten-
ton of Secretary Root nearly the entire
day, and he was compelled to excuse him
self TO the throng OF visitors who called to
see him on other business. The necessity
for haste in the matter of the Instructions
vas due to the fact that Judge Taft Is
compelled to leave here this afternoon in
order to complete some business in Chicago
In time to accompany the other members
Of the commission from San Francisco on
the transport Hancock on the 18th instant.
In case it becomes necessary to modify or
add to the instructions to the commission
such changes will be forwarded by mail or
telegraph, If necessary, to Judge Taft at
San Francisco. Secretary Root says that
the instructions will not be made public
until after they have been finally submit
ted to the commission in complete form.
Charles NJ. Pepper. who was recently
proffered the position Of secretary to the
Philippine commission, has declined the
place. At the time the proffer was made
Mr. Pepper was absent In Porto Rico, and
no earlier opportunity was afforded for
making known his declination of the hon
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-04
BLOW TO EMPLOYERS UNION.
Indianapolis Court Declares Plumbers
Organization UncOnst1tutiOnal.

INDIANAPOLIS, April Am decision
yesterday the superior court held that the
plumbers combination In this city is con-
trary to law. The act Of the legislature of
1883. which makes it unlawful to form GER
tain combinations. is held to be constitu-
t:onal. 1t was alleged in the complaint by
the plaintiff company that It had contracts
to fill and on account of the combination
OF master plumbers it could not purchase
supplies in Indianapolis and was compelled
to 60 outside, where 1t paid a higher price
than was prevailing here.
1t is alleged by plumbers who not
members of the association that there has
been an effort to prevent them from doing
business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-04
Queen Viotoria'S Answer to Dubliu's
Address of Welcome.
ERlk'S SOLDIERS HIGHLY LAUDED
Her Visit Recalls Old and Tender
RecoIIections.
SEEKS CHANGE AND REST

| DUBLIN, April Queen Victoria landed
in Ireland this morning for the first time
| IN thirty-nine years.
The Decentralization from the royal Yacht
was accomplished at IL 80 am. The COM
| mander Of the forces in ireland, the Duke
or Connaught; the lord lieutenant Earl
Cadogan. and their staffs greeted her
majesty, and the ride from Kingstown to
Dublin commenced in splendid weather and
before huge and good-natured crowds.
The queens progress from JAMESTOWN to
the vice regal lodge was accomplished
without untoward incident. and was
| marked with great enthusiasm. At the
entrance to the city she received an ad-
dress of welcome, and handed the lord
mayor reply. in which she said she came
to Ireland for rest and quiet, and that it
gave her great gIadness to return to the
land Of so many happy associations. whose
soldiers had recently fought SO gallantly.
Queens RepIy.in Full.
The following was her majestys reply in
full:
Il thank you heartily for the loyal well
come and good wishes which you have ten
dered me behalf of yourself and your
fellow citizens on my arrival in the ancient
capital of nay Irish dominion. L came TO
this fair country to seek a change and rest
and to revisit scenes which recall TO my
mind the warm welcome given to both my
self and my beloved husband. 1 am deeply
gratifed that 1 have been able at this time
to see again the motherland of those brave
sons who have recently distinguished them
selves in the defense of my crown and em-
pre with cheerful valor as conspicuous now
as ever in their glorious past. [ pray that
the Almighty God may ever bless and di-
rect you in the high functions which you
exercise for the benefit Of your fellow Cit-
iZens.''
The queen appeared TO he much affected
by the warmth of her welcome.
Mr.. Burke. son of the former city sword
bearer, took the place of Mr.. James
Egan. The sword bearer. who had refused 10
ofticiate but the lord mayor himself handed
the sword and keys to her majesty, who
touched tnen.
Ceremonies at City Gate.
The ceremonies at the city gate were most
picturesque. Londons jubilee lord mayor,
Sir George FaudeI Phillips, declared that
the reception and ceremonies were the
finest he had ever seen far surprising those
of the great jubilee.
In reply to the address of welcome Of The
township commissioners of Kingstown the
queen handed the following 10 the chair
man:
II hank you for your loyal and dutfuI
address and for the warm welcome where
with you have greeted ne. on setting foot
again on Irish soil l received with heartfelt
satisfaction your assurances of devotion
and affection toward me. l am locking for
ward with much pleasure TO my Nisii To ms
part OF my dominioEs. aid pray may God
bless Ireland with increasing welfare and
prosperity.
AS This written reply was handed 20 the
chairman her majesty sad:
Il am very pleased to lind myself in Ire
land again.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-04
INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION
ITS SESSIONS RESUMED IN THE RIISS
BUILDING TODAY.
ihree Important Reports to occupy
Attention of Menu
bers.

The Industrial commission has resumed
Its sessions in the Bliss building opposite
the Capitol. The subccmmissions that went
to Chicago and to the south have both re-
turned here
There are three important reports that
Will occupy the attention of the commits
sion during the next two weeks. They
are on the subjects of contract labor, trans
portation and general labor.
The testimony taken before the comnis-
sion indicated that the main object to be at
tanned through law to keep the products Of
contract labor from coming into comoeti-
ton with products of free labor was to
prevent the sale of such products in a
state other than that in which they are
made.
the precautfon to protect its citizens from
such competition by providing that convict
iapor goods shall not be sold in the state
Under this system states practically ex-
change such products the law of a state
prohlb1t1ng the sale of its own convict
goods put having no power to prevent the
sale within its limits of the goods of a
neighboring state
An Enabling Act Needed
The fact is the law relating to interstate
commerce is such that a state would not
nave power to make restrictions on inter-
state commerce. and in order that it may
DO SO, at least to some extent, an enabling
act VIII have to be passed by Congress as
was done in the case of the liquor traffic,
which question was before Congress when
Kansas was endeavoring to control its
liquor traffic.
1t is such law that the commission will
probably recommend to Congress in addi-
tlon 10 recommending that all the states
pass uniform legislation on the subject. so
mat they may take advantage Of such ma
uonal legislation
!. The commission will also direct its atten-
tlon ton 10 the subject of transportation, and
will probably enlarge on the general recon-
mendations it lately made for increasing
the powers of the interstate commerce COM
mission. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-04
CANNOT CABLE THE MONEY,
State Departments Notification to TIN
Red Cross Association.

Secretary Hay last evening notified Mr.
Pruyn. representing the Red Cross Aid AS
sociation, that the State Department would
transmit to United States Consul Hay at
Pretoria any negotiable paper transferring
funds to President Kruger in behalf Of
charity 1t is. however, impossible for the
department to transmit funds. even on its
own account, by cable, and as the papers
must go forward by mail, it Will be a mat
ter OF month OF six weeks at least be-
fore the funds can be delivered in Pre-
toria.
The State Department has exhausted its
resources to secure the, prompt transmits
sion OF money to its agent in South Africa,
but without success. The cable companies
cannot undertake 1t owing to the existence
or state of war, which prevents them
from controlling the source Of delivery in
the Boer republics. Within a week past
at the instance of Senator Chandler, and a
Baltimore delegation. which was desirous
OF sending relief funds. the State Depart
ment made application to some of the
leading banking firms of New York in the
nope that they would be able, through
their wire connections to manage the af-
fair, but each and all confessed to utter
inability to transfer money save through
the slow processes of mail and express.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-04
THE OFFICIAL ATTITUDE
CONSTITUTION DOES. NOT APPLY TO
NEW POSSESSIONS.
Brief of Solicitor General in the
Case of Ramon
Baez.

John K. Richards, solicitor general of the
Department of Justice. has just filed brief
in the Supreme Court which fixes the at
titude of this government on the question
OF whether the Constitution extends to the
new possessions of the United States The
Department of Justice says it does not
without act of Congress.
TIE case is that of Ramon Baez. a ma
tive-born inhabitant of Porto Rico who ap-
plies for leave to file a petition for writs of
habeas corpus and certiorari to secure his
release from further imprisonment under a
judgment Of the United States provisional
court of Porto Rico sentencing him to two
months imprisonment for Illegal voting at
a municipal election held under the mill
tary order.
The prayer is that the writ of haheas cor
pus be directed to Samuel c. Boutwell,, mar
SEal of the provisional court at Homacoa
Porto Rico, commanding him to produce
BGeZ before the Supreme Court, and that
the writ of certiorar issue to the provision
al court of Porto Rico, commanding 1t to
forward to the court a transcript OF its
proceedings in this case.
Solicitor Generals Comment.
After reviewing the case the solicitor gen.
eral makes the following important argu-
ment:
is this military court and it's trooper
lHdi Sildl Wllnln the territorial jurisdiction
OF this court? Both are in Porto Rico
While that island has been ceded to the
United States, Congress has as yet taken
no action toward organizing the territory
or applying to 1t the Constitution and the
laws of the United States. The island has
been acquired under the power conferred
by the Constitution on the government OF
the Union of making war and of making
treaties tMarshail, G. j., in Insurance Co.
agt. Canter, 1 Peters, Oil. DID The ulti-
mate disposition and government of terri
tory thus acquired rests with Congress
under the power granted ito dispose of
and make all needful rules and regulations
respecting the territory or other property
belonging to the United States tArticIe
4, section 81
Congress Ha. Not Yet Acted.
Congress has not yet acted. The Presi-
dent is therefore stili In control, acting
through the War Department. The occu-
patton is military occupa ton. The So
called courts are the mere agencies of tho
military power. Everything is provisional
and temporary. The Department of Jus
tice cf the United States Is not in opera
ton in Porto Rico. The court has no iuris-
dlctlon of the case presented.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-04
BILLS OF LOCAL INTEREST.
Measures Relating 10 the District In
trOduced in the Senate

Mr. Lodge today introduced in the Sen
ate by request bill TO create a permanent
commission for condemnation proceedings
IN the District Of Columbia. According to
tEis bill the Supreme Court of the United
States is authorized to appoint five suitable
persons, one Of whom shall be a ,uep,ber
OF The bar as permanent commission for
the opening and extension by condemnation
proceedings of streets. alleys. rights of vav
for sewers. for the acquisition of any real
estate required for the use OF the District
or for the United States The bill provides
necessary details re'ating to the manner in
which an appeael may be taken from the
decisions of the commission.
Mr.. Wellington Of M%rylasld introduced a
Bill 10 incorporate the District Of Column
hia Patrol and Alarm Company Of the Dis
trict OF Columbia The incOrporafors
named IN the bill are Harry NJ. Brown
James A. Baldwin. Charles N Kinsiev
Frank r kinsley of Baltimore. George F.
ID Baldwin Of This city and James Berry
OF New York city. The bill authorizes The
alarm system in aad throughout the Dis
trict OF Columbia. and 20 enter into con-
tracts with Subscribers for the watching of
stores and private residences and other
property, 20 guard the same against theft
burglary, trespass, injury, fire and other
loss.
Ihe agents OF tna company are author
lied 10 make arrests. The capital stock is
not to exceed $4,000 and shares are of SO
each.
Senator Carter today introduced Il bill
making II unlawful for any person to place
q sign for rent or for sale on any
private property in the District of Columbia
without the written consent OF the owner
and any one convicted OF so doing is by
the bill. fined not less than SO nor more
than SD. or imprisoned for not more than
thirty lays.
Mr. Penrose introduced a bill appropriat-
Ing 5000 for the erection Of a monument
as a memorial TO army nurses of the civil
war. this monument to he erected in the
national Cemetery at Arlington, Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-04
FREQUENT LIVELY DISPUTES
Animated Scenes During the Idaho
Mining Inquiry.

The cross-examination of Frederick Bur-
bridge, manager OF the Bunker Hill mine.
was continued in the Coeur d'Alene in
Vestigation today.
Ihere were frequent animated contro-
VERSES between members Of the commit
tee One Of these occurred over the au-
thority Of Mr.. Crosthwaite, one of the pri-
Fate counsel, to appear He denied that
he represented the Bunker Hill mine or
Gen. Merriam, and said he was retained
and paid by Gov. Steunenberg.
Representatives Hay and Dick also join
ea issue over the extent of the inquiry
Mr: hay oontending that it was being cur
tailed, TO the prejudice OF those making
lhe charges, while Mr. Dick insisted that
some limitation was essential, in order to
get through
During Mr.. Burbridees testimony he
stated that he was not a United States
ciuZen at the time he became manager of
the NINE, but was admitted to citizenship
the following year
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TO MEET IN nALTiMoRE MAY 8.


Snccia! Dispatch To The E"vn!ns Star.
BALTIMORE, Md. April :.-The repub-
lcan state committee net at Raines' Hall
TODAY and decided 10 hold the state con-
yentio.l in Baltimore Nay o. The con-
yention will chcUss Ii lesales TO the ma
u1nal conven,ian ana a.l mate presiden-
tial electors. The meeting was one Of
the largest oyer li-Id, aud ~aS enthuSias-
tic throughout. every unly and district
IN the state being rep nted. Senator
McComas and H.p..ss n. atives Mudd,
Baker, Wachtcr and ttaIre. together with
rrany other pt"Enjngn, republicans were
on hard, and all expressed confidence in
the outlook
The tiiseraceful proceedings Of the recent
democratic Legislature nage greatly in
creased the pTusp, cts Il ne republicans.
and the impresl.,H pGyNa4.s on ali sides
that Mckinney VII. carry The state again
without great jiIiou.ty. The indications
are tLat ali Gi!t.TcItCtS d--SnS the republic
caIis viii b. healed OYER before the cam
paisn opens. anu 'tI, party go into the
lighl thoroughly Ga.,,4 and harm enious
ana that they w!l IN" .Ii.yd by the gold
democrats and UtEsEs wl1 are dissusted
at the corruption ui tne recent general
assembly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-04

The Senate committee on the District OF
columbia today received additional memo
rials in favor of widening Columbia road
east of 18th street to 100 feet The Senate
committee is now decided in favor of
widening Columbia road TO the width of 100
feet from building line to building line
This action will not affect the width of the
roadway or of the sidewalk of Columbia
road east of 18th street, both Of which viii
remain the same, but will result in setting
back the building line ten feet.