Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-15

The Senate adopted The Davis amendment
to the Hay-Pauncefote treaty, permitting
the fertilization Of the Nicaragua canal, by
a vote of 6j to II; the treaty was further
discussed in executive session without final
action. The Senate continued the debate
on the shipping subsidy bill. Mr.. Hanna de-
livering a set speech. The House passed
the legislative appropriation bill in short
order and proceeded with the bill to reduce
war revenue taxes, an amendment being
adopted fixing the rate on beer at SLIGO
barrel The Senate referred the oleomarga-
rine bill TO the committee on agriculture
The President submitted several reciprocity
treaties to the Senate. The office of inter
ma! revenue commissioner was declined by
Joseph H. ManIey Of Maine, and the Presi-
dent appointed John w. Yerkes of Ken
extradtion of c. F. w. Nicely to Cuba were
begun before the Supreme Court. Secre-
tary Root ordered General Macarthur to
begin the return OF the volunteers from
Cuba as soon as practicable. The
House directed special committee to in
yestigate the charge that Oscar l.. Booz,
formerly cadet at West Point, died as
result of treatment received in haZng by
her cadets; Secretary Root ordered an in
vestigation of the same subject simultane-
ously. Oberlin NJ Carriers application for
release from the Leavenworth military
prison was denied by the court. Attorney
General Oren OF michigan UecldFeu boNeT-
nor Pingree's pardon of Gen. A. +. Marsh,
convicted of frauds in the military service,
to be void The American Federation of
Labor met in convention Al Louisville, KY.
The League Of American Municipalities met
III Charleston, S. c. Chinese Minister WI
delivered an address in New York, favor
ably comparing Confucianism with Chris
tianity Former United States Senator J.
l.. M. Irby died in Laurens, S. c.
Foreign Affairs.
Former President Kruger was received by
Queen Wilhemina at The Hague, but the
Dutch government formally declined to In
tervene in behalf Of the Beers; Chancellor
Won Buelow in the reichstag explained that
it was impolitic for Germany to receive or
encourage Kruger; the Boer forces under
General Delarey defeated the British under
General Clements at Nooitgedacht, near
Pretoria; no definite results were reported
from General Knox's pursuit Of General
DeWet; Sir Alfred Miner was appointed
administrator Of the Transvaal and the
Orange River colony. The final basis OF
negotiations with China was signed by the
powers; placards melting the Chinese to
rising against the foreigners in January
were discovered in Hong Kong. Joseph
Chamberlain defended himself in the house
of commons from the charge Of profiting by
his office through dealings In government
contracts; Lord Hardiwicke under secre-
tary of state for India, defended his right
to hold a cabinet office, although a stock
broker; Mr.. Broderick, secretary for war,
asked for an additional credit Of $50 100000.
Ernest Bremen of Basic was elected presi-
dent of Switzerland. An epidemic Of crime
developed in Paris as a result OF the expo
sition.
In the District.
The centennial Of the location of the ma
tional capital was celebrated by exercises
on Wednesday, in which the President, his
cabinet, senator's, representatives, gov
errors of states and citizens of the District
participated. Preparations for the inaugu-
ration of the President were pressed, the
guarantee fund being opened with Subscrip-
tons of over $4,000. The House District
committee favorably reported the Pennsyl-
yania grade crossings bill; it proceeded with
the Baltimore and Ohio bill, but was I'M
able to reach a conclusion, owing to dis
satisfaction with the terms relating to the
financial adjustment and to proposed
amendment to change the Senate provisions
chine shops, etc. in lexington. The Senate
District committee ordered favorable re-
port to be made on the code bill. AT
special meeting the board Of trade con-
sidered the memorial bridge and took steps
to hasten the contamination of the project
The Business Mems Association criticised
the actions of the Commissioners in franz
ing and enforcing health regulations. Major
Sylvester outlined scheme for police re-
organization. The American Institute OF
Architects held an annual session and de-
bated matters relating to the beautif1ca-
ton of Washington. An exhibition of au-
tomobiles was held. Harry c. Gray was
ACQUITTED of the murder Of Rein Champion
Patrick Kelly, signal corps soldier, was
killed by falling from a car. Alfred Bates,
while on his way to the funeral Of Colonel
I,iscum.