Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-03

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A conference was held one night last
week at the home of very prominent
democrat in this city, at which ways and
means to prevent the denomination of Mr.
Bryan We're discussed. AS a result of the
discussion dinner will be given to about
$50 representative democrats in Brooklyn,
invitations to which have been sent to in
fiuential democrats throughout the coun-
try. especially in the south and west. 1t WAS
proposed that this dinner should be held on
the anniversary of the birth of Thomas JEFF
ferson. April b. But Good Friday falls on
that day, and it was decided to have the
gathering on Thursday, April II, or Satur-
day. April IA.
Cuban Financial Customs.
Efforts are now being made by bankers
in this city to introduce American methods
Of finance in Cuba. but 1t is understood that
little progress is being made. Speaking OF
an attempt made recently to interest Cuban
bankers in a plan to establish clearing
house in Havana. a New York banker who
returned recently from Cuba said:
Il discussed this subject with a number
of bankers, and it did not take me long to
discover that 1t would be a waste of time
and energy to try and interest them in the
project. l argued with one bank president
that banking would be greatly facilitated il
the bankers met once day and made their
settlements of income and outgo in a man
ner similar to plans in operation In the
United States, thereby saving time and ex-
pense of clearing over their own counters
l then went on to explain the operations of
the New York clearing house.
Such a plan.' he replied would never
become popular in Cuba, because we never
divulge the names of the people who draw
checks upon our institutions, and our bust
ness would soon become public property
Other bankers were Of the same opinion
Introducing American banking methods in
Cuba is like teaching an old dog new tricks
The outlook for a clearing house in Havana
could not be more gloomy
Preparations at COney Island.
There is to be no time lost at Coney Is
land this season, which for two weeks has
been preparing for the big opening of every
thing today. Fakfrs from all parts Of the
country are ready for the "easy ones"
More than a million dollars have been
spent in new buildings and improvements
since last season. closed. 1t was the new
Coney Island that greeted the crowds to-
day Instead Of park for the mothers
and children, "Coney'' will be inside of
month as dangerous to health from its
odors and poor plumbing and sewerage as
1t is to morals from its vile shows and re-
sorts. The sidewalks have been built up
more closely. than ever with "ten-room''
Raines law hotels now inhabited by peo-
pie many Of whom are violating the liquor
tax by perjury, having served terms in
prison. 49, ,
Miss Helen Could, Who has been so kind to
our sailors, VIII he presented with a silver
medal of the Haine srr 1t is proposed to col
sailor in the setvice. All the old men who
have retired from the service will also be
allowed to add, their mite to swell the fund.
A ts,s their %i sss t in s active service
SOM w5o might s. to gHe more
than they could afford no man to be al
lowed Lowed to contribute more than his 1o-cent