Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-17
WEEK ENDING NOVEMBER II, 1900.

President Mckinley asked his entire cabi-
net to remain with him during his second
term Of office; Attorney General Griggs for
mally announced his desire to return to his
private practice. The Supreme Court post
poned hearing arguments on the Porto Ri
can and Philippine cases until December II.
The Senate committee on affairs in Cuba
held session behind closed doors. Secre-
tary Long awarded the armor-plate con-
tracts to the Carnegie and Bethlehem COM
panies at a compromise figure. The total
naval estimate for the ensuing fiscal year
was stated at $S7, 1T. $50. Lieut. Gen. Miles,
In his annual report, formulated plan for
the reorganization of the army at strength
of LOG, 900 men. The military censorship at
Manila was removed. 1t was discovered that
the legislature of Nebraska would probably
be republican on joint ballot. assuring the
election Of two republicans to the United
States Senate. The Hawaiian election re-
suited In a victory for the native indepen-
dent party, fOreshadowing serious friction
between the territorial authorities and the
legislature. Richard Croker inauSurated a
war on vice in New York, instructing his
lieutenants. on the eve Of his departure for
Europe, to suppress all forms of laW-break-
ing. negro was burned alive at the stake
at Limon, Col, for the murder of white
girl. A blizzard prevailed in the northern
states, causing great suffering. Among
those who died during the week were Mar
Gus Daily of Montana and Henry Willard of
New York.
Foreign Affairs.
An insane woman hurled Ratchet at En-
peror Williams carriage in Breslau with
out causing any harm. Car Nicholas de-
veloped an attack of typhoid fever and
alarm was felt throughout Europe in con-
sequence. King Oscar of Sweden was also
reported to be seriously ILL., Severe fight
ing occurred between British and Boer
troops; 1t was reported that General Botha
had approached General Roberts with in
quiries to the terms upon which a sur
render Of the burghers in the field would
be received. The steamer conveying ex-
President Kruger to Europe arrived at
Suez Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman
leader of the liberal party in England. in a
public speech urged Lord Rosebery to re-
sumo the leadership.
In the District.
The Commissioners announced the pur-
chase, as site for the projected municipal
hospital, of a tract of land on Brightwood
avenue, opposite Petworth, leaving q con-
siderable balance of the 100000 appro-
priated by Congress for this purpose. Prop
erty owners Of Southwest Washington were
heard by the Commissioners in complaint
against the nuisances suffered by them in
consequence of the occupation of the streets
by the steam railroads. The special as
6eSSment DIVISION ana tne waterman lax
records vera placed under the charge of
the District assessor. The board Of trade
held its annual session and elected directors
to fill vacancies. The annual parade Of the
police and fire departments occurred; flag
trophies were presented to the policemen
of the sixth precinct and engine company
No for excellence in drill and general
capacity. The thirty-fourth annual conven-
ton Of the National Grange was held. The
annual convention Of the District Sunday
School Association was held. James Lanck-
ton was tried for the murder of Mrs. Betty
Wren. Robert Brooks was accidentally
killed by an electric car near Langdon.
Frederick w. Royce, a well-known electri-
clan and veteran telegrapher, died as a re-
suit Of stroke of apopleXy on the street.