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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-10
Time Allowed for Ratification Nav
Be Extended.
ADMINISTRATION ANXIOUS FOR ACTION
Desires Matter Settled During the
Present Session.
ERMANY'S AGGRESS SION

While the State Department has not
finally arranged with the French govern
ment for an extension of the time allowed
for the ratification Of the pending French
reciprocity treaty, 1t is said at the depart
ment that there is no doubt that such an
arrangement can be effected. 1t Is to be
presumed that some unofficial exchanges on
the subject have already taken place be-
tween Special Plenipotentiary Kasson and
M Cambon, the French ambassador here
who Is, of course, perfectly familiar with
the conditions in the Senate which make
the extension absolutely necessary to save
the treaty.
Regarding he probable length of the ex-
tension it may be stated that, although
willing TO yield to the pressure of more
urgent legislative business in the Senate
the administration is particularly anxious
to secure action upon the treaty before the
expiration of the present session of Con-
gresS.
The principal reason for urging such ac-
tion is a desire to secure to the American
exhibitors at the approaching Paris ex-
position some substantial trade benefits in
return for the large amount of money
which is to be invested in that enterprise
by the United States government and the
exhibitors themselves. If the American ex-
hlbltors can count the substantial re-
auctions of duties made by the treaty, it
Is said by the department officials, they
Will be in a position to take many orders
for sales of their goods which would prob
ably be lost to them if they were in
position where they could not either profit
by these reductions or know just what
duties were to prevail.
The department officials will also urge
upon the Senate that the ratification of the
treaty during the present session of Con-
gress will place in their hands a powerful
weapon with which to meet the dangerous
agsressions of the German reichstag upon
American commerce, evidenced in the
action taken yesterday in that body upon
the meat inspection bill. Our government
mas as yet taken no cognizance officially of
the progress of the m"at bill in the Ger
man legislative branch, but it has been, of
coures, impossible for the officials privately
to ignore the fact that the agrarian ele-
ment has defeated the German executive
as II stands, and that the meat bill has
been adopted in the most offensive form
from standpoint.
Therefore they have already been consid-
ering what steps should be taken to pro-
tect our interests in the event that the
measure Is finally approved in its present
form by the bundesrath, and so becomes
the law of Germany. While there is ample
authority in the statute books for the most
severe retaliation, 1t may be stated that the
official mind IS disposed to seek still an
other measure of power, and there is now
in contemplation the recommendation of
legislation which will impose a heavy dis
eliminating tax upon the shipping of any
country that unjustly discrimirates against
American products.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-10
Threatens Boer Position in Direction
of Helpmakaar.
NEWS COMES FROM BOER SOURCE
Gen. French Supposed to Be Near
B'oemfontein.
NO NEWS FROM MAFEKING

LONDON, March 10.-The only important
change in the general situation in South
Africa, indicated by the news received up
to noon today, is that Gen. Butler is again
on the move. The news comes in a dis
patch from the Boer camp at Biggarsberg,
dated Thursday, March 8, saying:
Twelve thousand British are threatening
the Boer positions from the direction of
Heipmakaar, while party Of British
scouts was encountered at Waschbank
March 81
This force was probably Gen. Hunters
division, and it is considered quite possible
that an attempt may be made to traverse
the Neck of Zululand into the Transvaal
thus effecting the double purpose of out
fianking the Beers at Biggarsberg and
threatening Vryheid and Utrecht.
The Beers are reported to be at Biggars-
berg in considerable numbers. but it is said
they are already sending their stores to the
rear. Gen. Joubert appears to have left
active service to take charge of the war Of
flee at Pretoria.
Lorenzo Marques stories attribute his ac-
ton partly to the alleged fact that he has
lCst both control over and confidence in
the burghers and partly to his wish to
push the preparations for the siege, which
are supposed to be being made at the cap
ital.
Lord Roberts has not reported up to this
hour today, but the military authorities are
Of the opinion that Gen. French must be
nearing Bloemfonten. In some quarters
Gen. French is credited with the design to
corral both presidents, whose exact where
abouts however, are difficult to ascertain
at this distance
inc war office Is unable to confirm the
rumors OF the relief of Mafeking, but the
service clubs trend of belief is that the
reiiet Will be effected within a few days.
Possibly this belief is the outcome of the
recent revelations indicating that if the re-
hel column is to accomplish anything it
must arrive without delay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-10
REWARD FOR McCALLA,
Secretary Long Recommends That He
Be RestOred to Former Number.


The Secretary of the Navy has recon-
mended to the President to exercise execu-
tive clemency in the case Of Capt. Bowman
H. McCalla, who was reduced several num-
bers on the navy list some years ago by
sentence of court-nnartial, and thus restore
him to the place he originally occupied
This action has been taken in view of
Capt. McCalla's very gallant and meritori-
Gus services during the Spanish war and
because of the written statement of all his
classmates who will be affected by his re-
storation, that they will be glad to see him
restored
At the time when recommendation was
made to Congress to promote the officers
of the North Atlantic squadron who were
deemed worthy of reward by reason of ser
vice during the Spanish-American war,
Captain McCalla was recommended to be
given the necessary numbers to restore him
to the position he held prior to his reduc-
tion by court-martial. AS the Senate did
not act upon these recommendations he
had remained in his reduced place
The offense for which Captain McCalla
was reduced was committed by him about
eight years ago, when in command of the
Enterprise, consisting of striking mu-
tinous sailor with the fiat of his sword
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-10

The United States civil service commits
sion announces that in view of the needs
OF the service, all persons who have been
examined within the past six months and
have failed to obtain eligible averages in
the following named examinations will be
permitted re-eXamination this spring upon
Ming new applications. These examina-
t1ons Will be held at various places through
out the country, beginning April II: Acting
assistant surgeon, marine hospital service:
aid, coast and geodetic survey; assistant.
department of Agriculture; assistant ex-
aminer, patent office; assistant topographer,
civil and electrical engineer, copyist ship
craftsman, farmer, fish culturist, hospital
steward, industrial teacher. meat Inspector,
k1noergarten teacher. manual training
teacher, matron, mechanical and electrical
engineer, physician, register and receivers
clerk, seamstress, superintendent of con-
struction, surveyor generals clerk. general
lana ONCE service; teacher, topographic
craftsman, trained nurse
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-10
THE NICARAGUA CANAL TREATY.
English Government Has Taken No
Action RegardinS ChangeS

LONDON, March 10-No action has been
taken by the government regarding the
change which has come over the Nicaragua
convention, as reported through the lengthy
cable dispatches. dealing with the action of
the foreign relations committee
The United States government, appar-
entity has made no representations to Lord
Salisbury since the convention was signed.
and the affair seems unlikely to be off,
'csally discussed until the final congress
sional action puts 1t in such shape that 1t
becomes matter for diplomatic recon-
sideraton. Pending this official opinion Is
reserved and IL is impossible to say what
action Great Britain Is likely to take re-
garding the Senate's amendments of the
treaty.
The Pail Mall Gazette comments on the
new situation as follows:
The foreign relations committee has Ger
tainly gone far to wreck the Hay-Paunce-
fote treaty, II only for this reason that
powers other than the two most directly
concerned might refuse to acquiesce in the
modification. even if the British govern
ment accepted it A fresh start, it may be-
will have to be made after the presiGen-
tial election"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-10
PORTO RICAN BILL,
Changes to BE Made in the Measure
in the Sennte.


In the Senate.
The managers in the Senate of the Porto
Rican tariff bill propose to modify the bill
by ali amendment permitting the entry of
American goods free into Porto Rico and
possibly reducing the duty on goods i'm
ported to the United States from Porto
Rico below the 10 per cent now provided in
the bill.
The supporters of the bill in the Senate
are anxious to have it passed as soon as
possible. They say that it is Of the utmost
Importance that it should become a law
speedily, and that to accomplish early IA
vorable action they are ready to make very
liberal concessions to the opposition pro-
vided the principle involved IN the meas
ure Is preserved.
The opposition is so strong in the Senate
that 1t is conceded that the bill cannot be
passed without great delay. II it can be
passed at all, unless some concession is
made. After considerable consultation be-
tween friends of the measure and some re-
pubDcans who are reluctant to give 1t their
support the conclusion was reached to pro-
vide for the free admission of all American
food products to Porto Rico. 1t was after
ward concluded that this might not accom-
plish the desired end. and that 1t would be
better to provide for the free admission OF
all American products. The suggestion
that the 15 per cent on Porto Rican goods
brought to this country should be reduced
does not meet with favor among the friends
OF the BILL and it is probable that the Is
per cent will be insisted on
II Is further proposed to abandon the
Foraker Dill and to attach the House bill,
with the notifications decided on, to the
s2.OO,OOO Porto Rican appropriation bill.
which has passed the House and been re-
ported to the Senate from the appropria-
tions committee The civil government fee :
ture, 1t is intended, shall be reserved for
future action. and congressional commits
sion to visit Porto Rico for the purpose of
making thorough study of the needs or
civil government Is proposed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-10
GEN. wHEELER,s RESIGNATION.
1t Was Sent in. as He Stated, in


1t Was Sent in, as He Stated, in
November.
1t now appears that General Wheeler did
tender his resignation last fall. AS the let
ter, which was dated November % at q
place called Paniqui on the Island of Luzon,
was not cabled, but came by the slow
process of the mails and, moreover, as 1t
did not come directly to the War Depart
ment, but went to the White House, where
1t has been reposing since its arrival in
Washington, the officials of the War De-
partment, according to their statement.
knew nothing Of it until today.
The generals resignation was not ac-
cepted promptly by the President. out Of
consideration for the officer. Instead he
was ordered to report to the War Depart
ment at Washington, and he is still in the
army. His resignation will be accepted
here, and the effect of the delayed action
will be to allow the officer his mileage and
expenses to Washington. The resignation
reads as follows:
Paniqui, Island of Luzon,
The Philippines,
. November %, 1899.
To the President, Executive Mansion,
Washington, D. c.:
Sir: The insurgent government Is virtual
ly destroyed. Aguinaldo is a fugitive in the
northern provinces; his cabinet and con-
gress are scattered. The president of the
Filipino congress Is here, and from what
he says I think 1t will be impossible for
their congress to ever reconvene. The
various commands Of the insurgent gen.
erals are reduced to mere skeletons and
fly before us so fast that 1t Is almost i'm
possible to get within gun range.
1, therefore, respectfully tender my resig-
nation as an officer In the volunteer forces
of the United States.
Very respectfully,
JOSEPH WHEELER,
Brigadier General. United States Voiun-
teers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-10
Al THE WHITE HOUSE
ohcers Of the Junior Republic Call on the
President
He Promises to Attend the Mcett,u
to Be Held Tomorrow
Night.

President Mckinley this morning received
a delegation of the youthful officials Of
the National Junior Republic, located on
the Newbold farm, near Annapolis juno
ton. The boys have come on to attend
the meeting to be held in the Columbia
Iheater tomorrow night in the interest of
the republic. The delegation is composed
OF Gilbert jackson, president of the repub-
nc Frank Eber1e, secretary of state; Max
Irepagnler, attorney general; Randolph
hancock, police judge; Edward Bognall.
chairman of the police commission: Oscar
ohne and William Kland, police commits
sioners; William Miller, chief of police:
Walter Posey, police officer; Henry Bur-
CESS. librarian.
The youthful officials were accompanied to
the White House by G. c. Christiancy, one
OF the trustees; W. c. Rogers, superintend-
ent, and H. B. Macfarland The President
received the little fellows with great con-
sloeration, and said that he would be pres
ent at the meeting to be held tomorrow
nlsht Ihe boys took the liveliest interest
IN their visit, and greatly enjoyed their
meeting with the President
TOday's Visitors.
Secretary Hay and large number of
VISITORS We're seen by the President today
but no business of an important nature
was transacted. Most of the visits were
social. WIZ
TOday's Nominations.
The President today sent the following
nominations to the Senate:
10 be assistant surgeons in the marine
hospital service-Thomas D. Berry of TEXAS
B. H: Earle of South Carolina, NJ. w. Glov-
er OF West Virginia, B. j. Lloyd of Texas.
John D. Long of Pennsylvania, Allan ],
Mclaughlin of New Jersey.
slmson Chapman, to be postmaster, Wes-
terviiie. Ohio. " ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-10
THE HOUSE.

When the House met today Mr.. Knox
(Mass.), chairman of the committee on ter
ritorfes, asked unanimous consent that the
bill recently passed by the Senate provid-
ing a territorial form of government for
Hawaii be taken UP on Tuesday. April 3,
debated that and the two succeeding days,
with a final vote on the bill and amend
ments on Thursday, April 5, at pm. Mr..
Knox said there was urgent need for this
legislation, and his request was agreed TO.
Consideration Of the Wfse-Young contest
ed election case was then resumed, Mr..
Weeks (Mich.) continuing his presentation
of the case Of Mr.. Wise.
Mr.. Weeks criticised election methods in
various southern states and compared them
with the methods in the north. This was
vigorously resented by Mr.. Cooper of Texas
and Mr.. Terry of Arkansas.
Mr.. Burke (Texas) presented the case in
behalf Of the contestee, Mr.. Young. He
said this case amounted to a proposition to
disfranchise a city OF 10000 Inhabitants.
Norfolk, because of the ilegality Of not ex-
ceeding 140 votes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-10
MAY FORCE TYLER TO ACT.
Citizens in Late Mr.. Epes' District
Want an Election.
,ial Dispatch 10 The Evening Star.

Special Dispatch 10 The Evening Star
RICHMOND. Va. March 1O.-There is a
probability that the supreme court of ap-
peals Will be asked to issue a writ compeu-
ing Gov. Tyler to order a special election
in the fourth congressional election to fill
the vacancy caused by the death of Sydney
P. Epes.
Those who are looking up the law on the
subject claim that it Is not constitutional
for the governor to exercise his discretion
about the election, but that IT should be
held promptly. A unique feature of the
controversy is that those who are urging
q prompt election are claiming that this
action VIII help the constitutional conven-
tion scheme. while those who are opposed
TO the election use the same argument, and
say that by postponing the election the
interests OF the constitutional convention
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-10
COURT HAS NO JURISDICTION.
Decision In the Kentucky Election
Case at Louisville.

LOUISVILLE, KY, March 1O.-A deci-
sion sustaining the contention of the demo-
Gratis that the legislature is the tribunal
designated by the constitution for the de-
termination of contests for the office of
governor and lieutenant governor was
handed down in the circuit court this morn
ing by Judge Fields. The republicans will
appeal the case to the state court of ap-
peals, and if the decision there is against
them will try to get a hearing before the
United States Supreme Court. Judge Fields
reviews the history of the case and declares
the line of authority to the effect that the
courts cannot inquire into the motives
which induced the action of the legislature
IN unbroken and must be taken as the law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-10
NOT BEYOND JUNE Is.
Republican Leaders Favor a Short
Congregational Session.

The republican party leaders have been
comforting over the question of the length
of the present session of Congress, and
have come to the conclusion that a short
session Is desirable. 1t is asserted by
leaders whose authority is recognized in
the party organization that the session
Will probably end by the 1st of June, and
Will certainly not continue beyond the 18th
OF June. 1t Is said that whatever cannot
be disposed of in time for such an ad-
tournment will have to go over until the
next session, and the program contem-
plates hurrying the appropriation bills as
much as possible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-10
STRIKERS BECOME DIsoRDERLy
Attack NOn-UnfOn Men, Who Are
Guarded by Police

CHICAGO, March 1O.-Renewed disorder.
which at one time threatened to develop in
to riot, attended the attempts today of
the contractors to place non union men at
work at the new Ogdensburg docks, Kings
bury and Ontario streets
seventy-five non-union men, guarded by
hve special policemen. marched to the docks
and went to work amid the jeering and
hooting of crowd of about 300 union work.
men, who were, however, kept at a dis
lance by strong force of police. When the
special officers left the scene they were
followed by large crowd and at Erie and
Wells street the crowd closed in on the Off
GERS, hurting Ice and snow at them, and for
moment serious trouble was threatened
The officers drew their revolvers and fired a
few shots in the air, which scattered the
crowd in hurry. At one or two other
points non-union men were threatened and
pelted with snowballs but the police nre
vented actual conflict.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-10
CANNIBALS TO BE TRIED.
Three Chiefs of Alberta Bay Tribe
Held at Vancouver.

Three Chiefs of Alberta Bay Tribes
Held at Vancouver.
CHICAGO, March 1O.-A special to the
Record from Vancouver. says:
Three chiefs of the Alberta Bay tribe of
Indians We're brought here from northern
British Columbia last nightsto be tried for
their lives for eating human flesh The Of
fenses were committed at a potlach. three
weeks ago
During the potlach the ancient death
dance was called for. Martyrs We're asked
to step into the circle. Two young bucks
and an Indian maiden answered the call
and stood naked near fire, while ten paint
ed savages danced around them, dartins at
them and biting pieces out Of their arms
and legs and eating the bleeding morsels
missionary complained to the govern
ment which warned the people of the tribe
that If they ate human flesh again their
lands would be taken away. In the mean
time the three chiefs are to suffer for their
tribe at the hands of the law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-10
FIGHT Is EXPECTED.
Conflict Between Civil and Military
Authorities Almost Inevitable.

FRANKFORT. Ky. March 1O-There is
a report that Gov. Taylor and other state
officials will leave today for London. The
the state house today, but they made no
decisive move after being twice refused
entrance to the building for the purpose of
arresting Secretary of State Powers and
Mr.. Davis. Sheriff Sutter at noon began
swearing in a big force of deputies to aid
in arresting Powers and Davis, who are
supposed to be under the protection of the
militia in the state house. The deputies
report at the sherifr's office at o'clock
when a conflict between the civil and mill
tia authorities is feared
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-10
DREDGING N. THE RIVER.

Operations Will Probably Be Resumed
This MDnth.
Colonel Allen. the engineer officer in
charge of the Improvement Of thu Potomac
river, reports to the War Department that
dredging operations In the Virginia channel
opposite Washington, which were suspend
ed by Contractor A. M. Clegg September 10
last. will probably be resumed this month
IL the dredge used In the work, which sank
In the sewer channel last month, can be re-
paired in time.
He says that 1t Is also probable that
dredging operations will begin in the shall
low parts Of the Potomac river below the
city of Washington under the contract
rnaoe with Rittenhonse Moore Of Alabama.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-10
Movements OF Naval vessel.

Movements OF Naval Vessels.
The Navy Department has been informed
of the following naval movements:
The Philadelphia; has arrived at San
Francisco.
The Ranger has sailed from Panama for
Acapulco
The New York has arrived at Havana
Ine Solacc has arrived at San Francisco
Inc chesapeake will be commissioned at
Boston Apru Ii
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-10
DR.. Keeley's VIII Filed.

CHICAGO. March 10.-A special to the
Tribune from Dwight, Ill. says:
DR.. Leslie E. Keeley's will was filed today
for probate. All of his property Is be-
queathed to his wife except $1O0,00 which
Is given to Milton r. Kelley, In trust, to be
distributed according to private instruc-
tions.. The estate Is all personal property.
Mrs. Kelley was named sole executrix.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-10
. RUSH FOR BRITISH LOAN.
Entire Amount Subscribed for in a
Very Short Time.

E1HtIre AHOuht SuDBCr1DeU Tor In 81
Very Short Time.
LONDON, March 10.-The rush Of appli-
cants for the war loan commenced at the
Bank of England and the various other
banks where prospectuses were obtainable
Immediately after they were opened today,
and steady stream of people continued
throughout the day. All sorts and condi-
tions of persons were present-silk-hatted
financiers. fine ladies, farmers, clerks. gov
ernesses and thrifty representative of al,
classes. They appeared anxious to stufr
their money into Britannia's pockets. and
1t is estimated that the loan was oversub-
scribed within two hours after the time
of the opening of the banks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-10
omcers to Be Dischareed.

AS result of recent trouble on the army
transport Wright, running between New
York and the West Indies, the master. chief
engineer and assistant engineer Of the yes
sci have been ordered to New York for dis
charge and the transport quartermaster will
The precise nature of the trouble is not dis
closed. but 1t is understood that the Off
GERS concerned were reported to be shirkinp
their full duties and responsibilities
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-10

Blackstone Bank to Lfuuidate.
NEW YORK, March 10.-A Boston special
to the Evening Post today says:
The Blackstone National Bank will be
liquidated by the Shoe and Leather National
Bank The question of liquidation of this
bank has been under consideration for some
time, but the fact that some 500, 0,OOO of the
banks funds were tied up in real estate has
delayed 1t.