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The evening times., 1900-04-16
MR.. M'KINLEY GOING west
The President Not TO Attead the
Republican Conference.
Officially Made That
His Trip "a Old Point Comfort Has
Been Given UP-WiII spend a Week
AT CantOn-Nir. Long Refuses to Dis
cuss Politics with Newspaper Men.

The Old Point Comfort conference, at
which it is believed the Republican leaders
will canvass plans for the Vice Presiden-
cy, was the subject Of general discussion
around the White House this morning.
Secretary Long, who is the latest Vice
Presidential possibility, was closeted with
the President for about half an hour today.
There was nothing OF importance dis
cusscd," he declared later. Il only called
to bring up the odds and ends aceumulat-
Ing around the Office during my fortnight's
absence"
Some Of the Republican leaders were in
clined to pooh-pooh the idea that there
would be any sort Of conference with Sen
ator Hanna at Old Point Comfort Their
denial. however. was rather discredlted
by the announcement that owing 20 rush
Of business the President would be unable
to get away to be down a. The coast with
the party leader froal Ohio. The form in
which the announcement came indicated
that II had been Mr McKiuley's int ention
tn make the trip.
The President and Mrs Mckinley will
leave Thursday morning by way OF the
Pennsylvania lines fo- a weeks visit To
their Canton home. They viii 90 by way
Of New York. and on Saturday evening the
President viii attend the opening OF
the great Conference OF Protestant
Mssic1s an Carnegie Hall. Sun
day the party viii leave fo- Can
ton. which will be reached on Monday.
Two or three days viii be spent there.
The return viii be made during the latter
part o. the week The trip will be made
in a private car on the regular trains Tna
party will include the President and AIRS
Mckinley Mrs. Hobart and soH as far as
Paterson. Secretary Cortelyou and Assist
ant Secretary Barnes. DR.. RiXey Mr. Ne
Kinley's physician. and a mai l.
Senator Davis spent a few --luules vi b
The President Senator M-Millan. Chzir-
man OF tne District Con mittee. call
ed. but declared that his visit vas pIrCly
an % official Cue.
Senator Kesu. Senator Lodge. Senator
( Hale. and Senator FIRE were also csller--
/ They an declared ignorance OF the sO-t all
] ed Point Comfort COnfe eu se." and Rep
i resentstive Grosveuor. who also saw the
/ President, declared that there was nO.hiag
, .n the story.
Secretary Root. Of the War Department,
made a short call. as did Secretary Lolg,
/ Of the Navy.
Judge O'CounoII. solicitor OF the Treas
[ ury and Mr.. Roberts. Of the same
| Department called wi.h state Senator
Olson. of Fort Dodge. Iowa and T. V
WCcter Secretary OF the National Ass0-
citation OF Retail Druggists. Both Of the
( latter are here 20 secure a repeal Of the
war revenue tax on patent medicines. They
viii appear before the House Committee
Ci Ways and Means tomorrow
The evening times., 1900-04-16
ELECTION OF SENATORS.
senate Sidetracks the Joint ResOlu
tiOn for a Direct Vote

The House joint resolution proposing an
amendment to the Constitution so as to
have United States Senators elected by di-
rect popular vote was laid before the Sen
ate this morning. and Mr.. Butler suggest
ed that as the subject had been often con-
si1ered by the Committee On Privileges
and Elections there was no necessity % its
being now referred 20 that committee. He
thought that the Senate ought to act on
the matter without reference TO the com
mittee
Mr.. Chandler. Chairman OF the Commit
tee on Privileges and Elections. objected
10 any imputation against the committee.
and Mr.. Butler discIaimed having any
such purpose in his remarks
Mr. Hoar spoke Of the great Importance
Of the proposed change and expressed his
surprise that the proposition to destroy
the equality OF the States should be urged
by a Senator from North Carolina The
subject was one entitled to deliberatiOn.
reflection, the study Of history. and the
comparison Of the advantages OF the new
scheme and the old scheme. Therefore
be hoped that the present resolution would
90 10 the committee ana receive fuH con-
sideration at a time when there were no
other great subjects pending.
Mr. Butler with whom Mr.. Chandler
had had a whispered Conversation ex-
pressed his willingness now 70 have the
matter referred 10 the Committee on Privi-
leges and Elections, as he was assured that
there was a majority OF the committee in
favor OF action upon it.
Mr.. Pettus deprecated having a commit
tee forced 10 consider a matter because
Of certain clamOr. particularly when that
matter concerned one Of the cOrnerstones
u the Republic. The joint resolution was
referred 10 the Committee on Privileges
snd Elections. The additional Urgency
Deficiency bill was passed Also the Sen
ste bill for the removal to the proper Dis
tTict courts for the trial Of persons trdict-
ed fer crimes or offences against the
United States.
The evening times., 1900-04-16
ovERAwING THE STRIKERS.
state Militia sent TO Queu the Riot
at CrOtou Dam.

CROTON LANDING, y Y. April l6-
Throughout We5tchestcr Jolnty. espe-i. IL
ia the towns aad villages. which for over
two weeks past have teen in state q
alarm over the iawlessnezs Of the rowing
bands Of Italian strikers there is nothing
but praise today for Governor Roosevelt, in
so promptly acceding TO the request Of
Sheriff Mollov for .rCOus TO guard life and
property. Especially Is ne Commanded for
his action iu regard 20 The strike among
the goo iauorers, chiefly Italian. AZ the Co
ton Dam.
The strikers are in,-enched on a high
bill overlooking thr dam. at the southern
end OF The Bowe-y Bridge. There is no
question but that the presenee Of troops
here cauL0, have anything hut q -alutary
effect and viii be the means OF preventing
blOodshed-- II is possible that a clash be-
tween the strikers On the one hand and
the militia and Sherim MollOy's deputies
on the ether may occur in the
event that the contractors attempt 20 put
any new men TO work With The addition
Of Squadron A, OF Manhattan and Troop
C.. Of Brooklyn. it is thought ,aat The dis
play Of force viii be sufiirien; 90 complete
ly overdwe the strikers.
The strikers held a secret mee,irg at an
early hour this morning au7 leided 10
maintain ID cir position ard .- lssd out
against the contractors al al hazards.
troops or no troops.
Said Michael R0tciIa. the strike leader
We Will continue or strike There viii
be no compromise whatever. We Can stick
it out for six months u Legl sGry."
The evening times., 1900-04-16
THE DAY IN THE HOUSE.
The Naval Appropriation Bill Under
Consideration.

After an Intellectual attempt to reach an
agreement for limiting general debate on
the Naval Appropriation bill. the House
went into Committee OF the Whole for the
consideration OF that measure.
An agreement had been reached by the
majority and minority members Of the
committee that In view OF the wide differ
ence Of opinion on two propositions, the
price OF arrnor plate and the cons truCtiou
Of battlesEips in navy yards. fourteen
hours De given over 20 general debate
Mr.. Cannon wanted O further extension
OF Two hours on the paragraph relating TO
the coast survey. which led TO so many
sugge stiors that no limit was agreed 70.
The bill carries q total Of f6l. peg 9l6
being the largest naval appropriation ever
presented 10 the American Congress. and
81, lOS.S47 more than the amount Of the
last Naval bill The increase, Acting
Chairman Foss said was chaTgcable 10 the
building Up Of the American NAVY
The items Of the biz are. Pay of tle
Navy. Sl&.330 $50. contingent $50. COO.
Bureau Of Navigation. S565. .425; Bureau Of
Ordnance. $2s3sS.124, Bureau Of Equipment.
s. t64, ,Ds3, Bureau Cf Yards and Docks,
S6Cs.43s public works, yards. ans docks.
Sl.IS1 .46T- Naval Academy. STse $50. Bu
reau Of Medicine aud Surgery. 500 .06J.
Bureau Of Supplies and Accounts. S2.731.
-52 Bureau OF Construction and Repairs.
S6.235.S24. Bureau OF Steam Engineering,
$2.17a.2CO- Marine Corps Se712.S70. in
crease OF Navy. SO $50. $50. Totai. SCI, =
20e .9I6.
Under the last item contracts are au-
tho lied FOR two hartleships TO cost So
coo 900 each, three armorec cruisers TO
cost S4.250.GO0 each. and three protected
cruisers to cost g.. SOC. coo each.
The appropriation Tor armor was about
$4,000 00O. Mr.. Foss said. He explained
the differences Of opinion in The commit
tee on the armOr question and stated that
the majority based their recommendation
on the report OF the naval authorities that
IL was absolutely necessary TO have the
arInCr at the earliest possible date in order
that the work Of constructing ships be
not interfered with
The evening times., 1900-04-16
RUNNING ON SCHEDULE.
Trains Of the Southern Railway Ope-
rnte without TeIeEra Pliers.

rHtc without TeIegra Pliers.
CHATTANOOGA. Tenn. April I6.-The
trains on the Southern Railway system are
running more regularly today tl.an at any
time since the Inauguration Of the teleg-
raphers' strike. They are being oper-
ated, however. without the assistance Of
operators. the superintendeuts having re-
verted to the old schedule system. The
trainmen do not receive any orders along
the lines, but they follow The printed
schedules and when they reach the meet
ing point. il the other train is not there
they wait for il a whole day n necessary.
The strike leaders take rOseate view of
the situation. They express confidence in
the success OF the movement. They insist
that the company cannot possibly secure
sufficient operators TO take the places Of all
the strikers. Today Chief Assistant Still
well has had men engaged ia putting up
large posters along the companys lines and
around their yards. bearing the statement
which he issued Saturday, calling on all
railroad men to assist the telegraphers in
their cause. There is no doubt that the
trainmen are in sympathy with the teleg-
raphers. but il is not thought that they
viii strike.
President Powell states that the teleg-
raphers have a strike fund Of $5e, 600. and
that he is now having il deposited at va
rious points on the Southern lines for the
use Of the strikers. He states further that
by making special assessment he can Sc
cure 500 coo more in few days News
papers from New York are day late in ar
riVing
The evening times., 1900-04-16
PLANS FOR PORTO RICO.
No Appointments Until Governor Al
len Investigates Conditions.

The President today sent to the Senate
the nomination OF Charles H. Allen, Of
Massachusetts,. 10 be the Governor Of
Porto Rico.
According to the present plan the exec
utive and judicial Offices Of the new gov
ernment for Porto Rico will not be filled
until some time after the formal instalId-
tion Of the new American rule. The Presi-
dent having carefully considered the sit
uatiOn. has decided not to make the ap-
pointments until he is acquainted with
the requirements OF the Offices and sure
Of the men seeking them. II has been de-
cided to make the greater part Of the ap-
poinmenJs. il not all. uron the recon-
mendation OF Assistant Secretary Allen.
the first Civil Governor. Mr Allen viii
90 to Porto Rico. arriving there on or
about May I. He will at once assume the
/ duties OF his new post and will make a
/ tour OF the island. investigating condi-
/ tions and requirements and make recon-
mendations TO the President
Mr.. Allen said This morning TO a Times
reporter that he will probably return 20
/ this city after he has completed his inves-
/ LEGATIONS and before suggesting names for
! appointment
/ This plan has been outlined by Mr. Nc
/ kinles himself and il is probable that he
/ will follow strictly the judgment Of Mr.
Allen il whose ability he has entire conf
4 denCe.
J Political influence. as has been an
! nounced. will not be considered a quaIif-
cation for Office Mr.. Allen does not We,
] know just when ne will sail for Porto Rico
/ but he intends to 90 a s soon as he ca8 COM
/ plete arrangements. He was busy an day
/ answering cOngratulatOry letters from
/ friends. He has also been Oyerrun with
/ applicants for positions I'm Porto Rico bu.
! so far has not considered seriously any of
! the applications.
l Mr.. Aliens successor as Assistant Secre-
! tary OF the Navy has not been decided up
| on. Secretary IonE. who has just re-
/ turned from Colorac1. states that he has
/ not yet Bivel attention to the matter.
The evening times., 1900-04-16
To Organize National BnnkS.

The following applications fCT authority
TO organize national banks have received
Currency: The First National Bank Of
Harvey, y. OAK. capital S25, coo; the Ian
caster National Bank. OF Irvington, Va.
capital S25 1000; the Second National Bank
of East Brady. Pa, capital $50. 600: the
First National Bank of Greenfield. Iowa
capital S25 000; the Citizens National
Bank of CovingtOn, Ohio. capital $25 600:
the First National Bank OF Quitman. No
capital S25, 600; the First National Bank OF
Orangeyille, Ohio. capital S25. .OC0 The
Comptroller OF the Currency also issued
his certificate to the Citizens National
Bank Of Lewiston, Pa, 10 begin business
with a capital Of $50 coo
The evening times., 1900-04-16
DISTRICT EMPLOYEES UNEASY.
The Naming of the New Commission
ers AnNiOuSIy Awaited.

ers AnNiOuSIy Awaited.
Consi IerabIe uneasiness is felt among
the heads Of departments and the minor
employes at the District Building relative
to the appointments for the two Commis-
sionerships which viii be vacant May s. It
is expected by the employees that The
President will make his selections known
for the positions now held by Commission
ers Wight and Toss some time before
May ]
\ clerk IN one OF the departments Of the
municipal service explained to a reporter
today that the appointments we're made
three years ago on April Is that they
were confirmed by the Senate a few days
later. and the whole thing was settled bs-
fore the end Of the month.
We materially feel little anxious about
our positions" the clerk continued, "esps-
cially until it is known just who the sue
cessols TO tho present Commissioners viii
be. Should one or both Of them remain il
would be comparatively easy sailing, as
most OF us are solid with Captain Beach
and Commissioner Ross. for example. But
II two new men were 70 be chosen none Of
Us could bank on holding our positions
thirty days ai.er the new Commissioners
take their seats
1t was suggested by the reporter that
the new Commissioners, if Two new men
should be chosen. would hardly find IL TO
their int. ests TO make a clean sweep Of
the Offices in so short a time as that.
Perhaps not remarked the clerk. but
the new appOintee. or appointees. as the
case may be. will owe something 20 several
men who have been instrumental in put
ting them in Office. The obligation must
be paid by a secrejaryship or clerkship
in one Of the departments here To
make places for them some Of us will have
10 20 and the men upstairs. who have
autoCratic powers over Us. win not stand
upon the order of our going. Some day
one after another will receive an official
letter nicely worded and soothing IN its
painful regret but making it clear that
our designations would be acceptable.
There Will be nothing to do but resign"
The evening times., 1900-04-16
SLAMS NEW MINISTER.
Phyn Prasiddhi Presents His Letters
of Credence.

Phya (MarQuis) Prasiddhi. the new Min
lister Plenipotentiary Of Siam TO the
United States, presented his letters Of Gre
dence to President Mckinley today. He
was accompanied to the White House by
Secretary Hay. on whom the new Minister
had previously paid call at the State De-
partment The First Secretary of the Sia-
meee Mission. and Frederick W. Nerney,
Consul General Of Siam, in New York,
were Of the party. The Minister and Sec
retary we're attired in the brilliant diplo-
matte uniform Of the Siamese service. In
handing his letters of credence to the
President Phya Prasiddhi expressed the
desire of the King OF Siam that the cordial
relations between Siam ana the United
States might be maintained and strength
ened. and added;
The principles OF Industrial and COM
arcial progress and Of peaceful develSp-
ment, upon which the greatness Of the
United States rests-aTe entirely in accord
with these of the Government OF His Ma
jeEty and may well be a permanent bond
OF sympathy between the two countries"
President Mckinley replied in a similar
vein
The evening times., 1900-04-16
JUDGE SCOTT ENDORSED.
His Friends Want Him Appointed
District COmmissiouer.

llNhEANA
The President was kept quite busy for a
while this morning receiving delegations
who had called 70 urge the appointment OF
various friends TO MI the position OF j s.
trict Commissioner, soon to be made va
can't
a delegation Of about sixteen lawyers.
headed by Z. B. Hay, was on hand 10 CON-
mend the nominal on Of Police Judge
Scott. They urged bat his high official
standing, his integri y, and his vide ac-
ouairtance all fitted him to I'll the pace.
Speeches we're made b. Mr. Hay, Ed Th5m-
as. aud Charles A. Douglas while tie
name Of Judge Scott for the position was
endorsed by A. r. MullOwHy. Assistant
United States Attorney for the District
The visitors had a twenty mi ute inter
view with the President. who promised 10
give the matter his attention the party
were Charles A. Douglas, John RidoIt +.
Il. Thomas. B. 5. Minor. ID. w. Baker
Joseph L. Pugh, ir., Assiststt Attorney fer
the District Alexander Wolff N. y. Rich
ardson. J. A. Maedel. A. T. L. Lechie r.
Golden Donaldson. John Z. L1skey. Justice
Mills. Charles ". DtTr. Edwin b. Hay.
smith Thompson. jr-, and Alexander r.
Mullowny.
Later a committee OF abort twenty busi-
ness men called to endorse Judge Scotts
candidacy The party incluGed George W.
Truesdel. George W. Swarszell. OF the
b. II. Warner Company; John r. Johnson,
o. G.. Staples K. ". Kiugsman, Elphonso
Noungs. F. ". Behreus. Archibald Green
lees. r. s. Donaldson. r. " Walker. and
Messrs. Ball & Pollard. Short speeches
were made.
Representative BromweH was also a
caller 70 urge the nomination OF George
5. Knox. the eXpressman, 70 the place. ID
Knox Is a Republican. ana Us wide busi-
ness acquaintance g. deemed q factor IL his
fgVOr
The evening times., 1900-04-16
WIRES CUT NEAR RALEIGH.
striking Operators Accused OF De-
>troyinE Propcrty.

striking Operators Accused Of De-
stroyinE Property.
RALEIGH. y. c.. April 10 Eie~eu wires
al City Park, one mile west Of Raleigh.
have been cut. Striking Jelegraphers are
accused OF having done it. Among tie
wires cut were one railway. eight Western
Union, and two Bell Telephone wsres. The
several wires tell across trolley wires and
as soon as the trolley current was put on
telegraph Instruments in several Offices
were buried out. The wire-cutung, il IS
said, was done by professional luemen-
TelegraIh communication W-th Ashsville
is entirely severed News from that
place by mail is to the effect that there is
great sympathy for the strikers among all
classes of railway employees, and thai on
all sides are heard threats against non
union men. 4 number of operators a.
smaller stations west OF Ashsville are said
10 be on the fence. waiting for something
10 turn up. Western Union Iinemen AM
railway tracknen are patroiiipg trach'
but the cutting still goes on.
Twelve train crews have been al ASue-
vile waiting orders which could not be
had. Strikers were giving ont news that
engineers and fremen would Join them.
There was more trouble at Selma. east OF
this C.ty, but later al operator was sent
there. ma the wires we're started working
Wires were cut at Durham.
The evening times., 1900-04-16

PRETORIA. April 14.-An official bulle-
tin announces that fighting is going on at
Wepener. The burghers have captured 400
oxen, horses, and mules. General Frone
man Is reported 10 have defeated a body
Of British troops. who fed in the direction
ST wolverpoort.
LONDON. April I6-England was cneer-
ed today after several days OF anxiety by
q report that General Brabant had inflicted
a crushing defeat on the Beers at Wepener
and had captured several guns and many
prisoners. Brabant, il is known. left Ali
wal North on Saturday, and some conserv-
ative critics say he could not have reached
WeDcner and defeated the Beers so quick
y. Colonel Dalgetty photographed from
Wepcaer on Saturday that all was well
there and that the Boer attack was slack
euinE.
1t Is officially announced that the Brit
ish. in four days fighting at Wepener. lost
eighteen killed and l22 wounded. Among
the wounded az Wepener are Quartermas-
ter Williams. Lieutenant Halford. and
Lieutenant Duncan.
Sir Godfrey Lagden. resident Commits
sioner at Maseru, telegraphs that no she'll
ing was beard from the direction OF Wep-
ener saturday.
A despatch. 10 the Central News" from
Ladysmith OF today's date says that native
scouts report that the Beers, who were in
the EIandslaagte district have retired be-
yond the Bigsarsberg.
There is considerable discussion here
over the rumOred attitude Of Russia. Any
aggressive move at Britian's expense. es-
peciaIly one tending to bring Russians a
step nearer the Himalayas, would undoubt-
edIy be welcomed by the Cars empire,
and his reported intention 10 take this step
in the direction OF .HeTat and Cabul has
caused London 20 stand aghast
II has long been known that Russia vas
moving troops eastward and southeast
ward through dependent khanates border
ing on Afghanistan and this activity has
been far more pronounced since Great
Brtain's hands nave been tied by South
Africa.
Moreover there is a widespread desire
among Russians that the European powers
combine to check British designs in South
Africa. which encourages the presumption
in their minds that action is really con-
templated ana that their Government is TO
take leading part in the movement.
Inc LoCt thdt the lhilitdlS ieSel Nl9NS "a
all classes in the empire are only granted
leave very sparingly and are compelled TO
keep in the closest touch with their supe-
riors lends expectation to the futures oc-
Currences.
The Gar leans toward the Beers. his
sympathy having already caused a break
in his family ties. the Empress DowaGer,
sister Of the Prince of Wales. having made
a great fuss when the Car refused to con-
gratulate Queen Victoria on CrOnjc's sur
render.
The evening times., 1900-04-16
~ Nirrinin Chnrtcr.-

CHARLESTON, W. Va, April I6-Char-
ters have been issued 10 the WetzeI Gas
Company, Of Pittsburg, Pa, capital $50 OOG:
McEim Telephone Company. Of St Mary's
W. Va. capital. $50. Ov0; Monitor Gold Min
ing Company, Of Pittsburg. Pa. capital
S2.0O0000; Columbus Chain Company. Of
Columbus, Ohio. capital Sl0O. 600. Buck
eye Lumber Company. OF Paulding. Ohio
capital, $25. 600; Consolidated Granite Com
pany. Of Charleston capital. s.. .OOO. 600: Al
tatonga Plantation Company. OF Chicago
capital 100000; the Official Typewriter
Company OF New York. capital. 81 .OOO. .OOO
The evening times., 1900-04-16
A Princeton students Joke.

PRINCETON. y. J.. April l6-Gordou
Beaham, ]. y. Carver. J. NJ. Kinsey, Pc
ter Brokaw, and Thomas Robinson,
Princeton students, rOwed down the canal
to New Brunswick on Thursday On their
way home at night the boat was upset. All
swan ashore except Beaham. and his COM
panions, after a vain search came TO the
conclusion that he must have drowned.
Twelve men were hired yesterday to drag
the canal, but white they were at work
Beah9m appeared alive and much amused.
He explained that he swan down the ca
nal some distance. landed, and made his
way to Bound Brook.
The evening times., 1900-04-16
A CYCLONE IN TEXAS.
Eight Houses Wrecked and Several
Lives Believed Lost.

DALLAS, Tex, April I6.-A bulletin
from Royse, thirty miles from here, saws:
"A cyclone struck this place at midnight
1t is believed that several lives have been
lost. Eight houses were wrecked. ard at
this hour the greatest excitement prevails
There had been an electric display u
the evening Later. ou8iUus clouds gatl-
cred m the northeast. \ light breeze pre-
vailed until about fifteen minutes before
the cyclone This came almost without
warning. \ man in a buggy was lifted
from his seat and blown 100 yards Tele-
graph and telephone lines were DESTROYED %