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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-22
Fhe Hny-Paunccfote scheme work
ing.


In forcing him TO take the American
ism out of his Nicaragua Canal bill, and to
deprave 1t nearly TO the Hay Pauncefote
level, the Administration has been more
considerate Of Mr.. Heplurn's feelings. ap-
parently. than might have been expected.
He is still permitted to pose as the au-
thor and promoter OF a measure which pro-
vides for the protection" instead of the
defence" Of the waterway. He is even
left in a position to say that the bill as
altered by executive order is equally as
good as it was in the form rejected
by the President; for, while it does not
allow the Secretary OF War to construct
such Notifications for defence as will be
required" it does give him authority TO
make such provisions for defence rs may
be necessary"
We are afraid that more would have
been required from Mr. Hepburn and the
friends OF an American canal, by way of
concession. If it had not been considered
necessary to get some sort of canal bill
through the House and over into the Sem
ate without delay or friction. few days
ago II was distinctly understood that no
legislation of the kind would be tolerated
at this session. But since then the Pacific
Coast delegations have assured Mr. Nc
Kinley that if a canal bill does not pass
before adjournment he may dismiss any
thought of carrying the Pacific States.
1t may be readily seen that this warning
places the Administration in the delicate
position Of carrying canal water on both
shoulders. Campaign subscriptions have
been promised on one side only on eondi-
ton that there shall be no legislation this
year. On the other the loss of four or
five important and perhaps necessary
States is threatened. In such circum-
stances no one can doubt what plain
duty" would suggest. Compared with the
British canal, coupled with revival 0;
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-22

The House Insular Committee has agreed
amendatory of the Porto Rican act, pro-
yiding that all franchises and privileges
granted by the Executive Council shall be
subject to the approval Of the President.
As this action if ratified will place the
franchise question upon plain duty
basis. perhaps the nation should rejoice.
The President may not have equal reason
to; because it is evident that his mind
will have TO be made up on each separate
grant. Comment, perhaps, would be su
perfiuous
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-22

Americans returning from trips to Porto
Rico all unite in declaring that the bitter
est feeling against Congress exists
throughout the island. The Porto Ricans
do not object so much TO the fifteen per
cent Of the DineFey tariff enacted against
them as the slur upon their loyalty and
ability to make good American citizens
that it conveys. Besides, they are fully
aware mat they are being contemptuously
denied rights which are theirs under the
Constitution Of the United States.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-22
Thurston's Friends Hopeful.

ThurSt0u's Friends HopefHi.-Sen-
ator Thurston has left Washington for
Nebraska, and tomorrow will inaugurate
his fight for delegate-at-large to the Phila
deIphia Convention. The pins have been
set up against him. but his friends are
confident that he will be able TO put his
enemies to rOut now that he has taken
personal charge of his campaign. The
Senator is earnestly DESTROYS of rounding
out his public career by attending the
forthcoming National Convention as dele
gate at-large While he has remained at
his post in Washington it appears that
Editor Rosewater. of Omaha, has quietly
fixed the game against him so far as
Douglas County is concerned. But Sena-
tor Thurston will attend the State con-
vention this week and take the platform
in his own behalf. The time was when he
was able 10 sweep everything before him
with his captivating oratory, and it is
believed he Will stir up his Nebraska fol-
lowing as Of old when he pleads for cleo
tion to the National Convention as the last
favor he has to ask. 1t apepars that the
press of the State is arrayed solidly
against the Senator, and nothing he Bas
done at Washington for several weeks has
been properly presented to his Constitu
ents. He has had charge of the Indian
Appropriation bill in the Senate, and this
has kept him extremely busy for several
weeks To his credit be it said that he
managed that important piece of leglsla
ton with such rare skill and ability that
he put it through with less friction and
fewer amendments than any measure o.
the kind has encountered in many a day.
1t is thought that this performance of it
self will be a big influence in his fay Or
when he explains it to the Nebraskans.
a great many of whom are interested in
Indian legislation.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-22
senator Morgan.

Oroni the Albany Journal.)
lie is one nf the grand old men OF the South
aud OF the Union, and in continuing to honor
him Alabama will honor hereIf
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-22
VIII Cause Embnrrassment-T

VIII Cause Embnrrassment.-Th
fight now raging SO furiously between the
Evans and Brownlow factions in Tennessee
will be carried to the Philadelphia Con-
vention for settlement. Its adjustment
will involve some very delicate points that
will call fer a high order of diplomacy in
order to avert serious trouble. Whatever
may be the merits of the contention set ~
by the followers of Evans it will
be practically impossible to separate
them from Mr. Evans unpopular rec
ord as Commissioner of Pensions. In
view of this fact it seems to be
a foregOne conclusion that his dele
CATION will not be seated at Philadelphia.
It is not considered probable that the Ad-
ministration cares at this time to assume
more responsibility for Commissioner Ev-
ans II has become generally known that
he largely was instrumental in forcing the
Hon Webster Davis to resign from the
Interior Department as Assistant SGcre-
tary because of Mr.. Davis persistent eff
forts in behalf of a more liberal pension
policy than Mr.. Evans is inclined to fol-
low This will. of course. have weight
at Philadelphia in June. and it is entirely
probable judging from the stream OF com
plants pouring in upon the members OF
both parties in Congress, from distressed
veterans in all parts of the country. that
it Will cut a considerable figure in the
campaign. 1t is remarked as one Of the
strangest features of President Mckinleys
career that he has not long ago rid him
self OF Commissioner Evans simply to save
himself further trouble.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-22

Mr.. W. s Taylor since satisfying himself
that he really 'has been indicted by the
Franklin County. Kentucky, grand jury
mas gone over to New York TO consult
his lawyers" There are also railway and
steamship agents in the metropolis who
are useful for purposes of consultation:
although it may be- as he says. that
he is going back to Kentucky within a
few days
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-22

The Charge d'Aifaires of the United
States at ConstantinOple had an inter
view with the Sultan yesterday morn
ing; probably as a result of the cable
message sent home by the Turkish Minis
ter in Washington the night before. Some
explanation of the Sultan's intentions may
be in hand today or tomorrow. The Ad-
ministration hopes that a settlement may
be in sight before the EcumenicaI Confer
ence of the Protestant missionary socie-
ties in New York shall adjourn on May l.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-22
senator Buffers DeniaI.-Th

senator he HUI
Marion Butler was huffy yesterday over
the reports in the papers from North Car
DINA alleging in positive terms that he
was plotting for the untioing of Bryan.
Senator Butler refused to discuss the sto-
ries in detail for the reason he stated,
that he lid not want to dignity the lies
told on him by denying them. He ex-
planned that there is a working arrange
ment between the North Carolina Popu-
lists and Republicans on purely local is
sues. but that on all of the great national
questions they are as far apart as the
poles. Hence it goes without saying that
there could be no conspiracy between the
Populists and Republicans of his State for
the undoing of Mr. Bryan. In emphatic
words Senator Butler declared that he was
heartily in favor Of Mr., Bryans repom-
nation, and said that he would be found
battling as valianuy as anybody for the
Nebraskan's triumph in November. Sena-
tor Butler is Chairman of the Populist
National Committee. and in view OF this
his words have special significance. He
is also a candidate for reelection. but
just how he proposes to reconcile the Re
publicans to his support in this ambition
was not made very plain by his talk.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-22
POLITICAL NOTES AND GOSSIP.

Mr.. GrosvenorC Uneasy.-Ohioans in
Washington declare that nobody is more
keenly concerned over the outcome OF the
State convention, at columbus, next
Wednesday, than & the Hon. Charles
Henry Grosvenor. It is conceded by every
body that the eonventiens will either make
or unmake Grosvenor quite. For two or
three months his name has been on the
slate for delegate at-large to the Phila-
delphia Convention. II was put there after
much negotiation with the powers that be.
AS the vigilant and vociferous mouthpiece
of the Administration, the distinguished
Grosvenor demanded this honor as Just
and proper reward for services long rem
dered 1t so happened at that time that
on Dougherty, who has the hardwood to
proclaim even in Ohio that the Hon. Mark
Hanna should not be permitted to take
everything in sight without struggle,
was threatening trouble for the Admins
tration il the mighty Hanna was to be its
candidate for delegate at-large. Then IN
stepped the amiable Mr. Mckinley, and in
his justly celebrated role as the Great
Paciicator so arranged things as to leave
MIR. Hanna's name of of the slate, with
the understanding that General Grosven-
or's painting ambition should be gratited.
Ever since then things have been moving
along this line in Ohio. 1t seems, however,
that somebody has stirred up trouble for
Grosvenor, and there is a probability that
he will announce his withdrawal from the
contest for delegate at-large. and that the
Hon. Mark Hanna will agree to take his
place on the delegation. This, 1t is said,
has been tacitly arranged during the past
few days in Washington. and that the
brethren at home will be notified of it in
due time. The immemorial custom in Ohio
is to head the delegation to national con-
ventions with the four most distinguished
Buckeyes of the period. General Gros-
venor's withdrawal would leave the Re-
publicans free to follow this custom. in
which event the Ohio big four" will be
Senator Hanna, Senator Foraker Governor
Nash, and the Hon. Charles w. F. Dick,
Representative in Congress. Chairman OF
the State Committee. Secretary OF the Re
publican National Committee, and other
things too numerous to mention. The
sidetrackng of Grosvenor, 1t is stated,
means a great deal more to him than is
signied by the empty honor OF delegate
ship to the National Convention. 1t is an
open secret that he wishes to make another
trial for the governorship, and was setting
great store by the prestige he would gain
by being singled out for the peculiar dis
tnction of taking the place of the great
Mr.. Hanna on the Ohio delegation TO Phila-
delrhia. But of course, If General Gros-
venor. even with the support of Hanna,
can't reach the goal at Columbus this week
his failure will be a sign that he is not as
strOng in the State as he would have TO be
before he could hope for the governorship.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-22

Mark Twain. during the recent discussion
of the copyright question before a COM
mittee of the House of Lords. made some
remarks which are more general in their
application than might at first appear He
said:
New-York tribune., 1900-07-04
TO NAME BRYAN TO-DAY.
THE LEADERS EXPECT HIM TO ATTEND
THE CONVENTION
cRr The Associated Prss.l !


Kansas City. Mo. July Sunless plans per-
fected tonight are upset. Mr.. Bryan will attend
the Democratic National Convention after his
nomination If he is put in the field early enough
TO render 1t practicable for him 10 do so. A for
NAL invitation has been extended to him, and
he has said that he would accept.
This fact was brought out in the afternoon
session of the National Committee. was also
the intention of the committee to have the nom
nation for the Presidency made tomorrow If
possible. The desire the part of the MEM
bers to accomplish this end developed at
the close of the session. and it was brought to
the surface by an invitation to the committee
from the citizens OF Kansas City to take tally
no ride tomorrow evening This invitation was
extended by Ex-Governor Stone of Missouri.
When IT was presented Mr.. Clayton took the
! floor in opposition 10 its acceptance saying that
there was we'll defined and general wish that
Mr.. Bryan should be placed in nomination on the
! Fourth Of July, making a fitting Democratic
celebration OF the National anniversary. Sen
ator Kenney spoke in the same strain. and Sen
ator Jones descended from the platform to add
his voice in support of the proposition All
agreed that such nomination would add spirit
to the occasion, and give the ticket send of
such II would not otherwise receive. The
members of the committee generally supported
the proposition, and as a consequence the invita-
tOn of the Kansas City people was declined
The discussion developed some points of the
programme of the committee. They will have
day and night session 1t is their purpose to
have the usual committees appointed as prompt
ly as possible after the meeting or the CohNeh-
ton. and then have them get together imne-
diately, act they can, and II possible
report and have the Convention act on the re
ports before adjourning in the afternoon. Fail
ing to secure action in the afternoon, they nope
to get the committee reports disposed OF early
in the evening, and still accomplish Mr.. Bryans
nomination before the adjournment Of the night
session.
The managers appreciate that there may be
many obstacles in the way of carrying out this
programme, but they are determined TO nnd a
way to do IL, and they express confidence that
the members will all lend helping hand to this
end.
The discussion also developed the fact that
Mr. Bryan is expected to be present in the Con-
vention Thursday, the day after his nomna-
ton, and indicate to the Convention his ac-
ceptance of the honor conferred An intimation
of the committees purpose to secure action to-
morrow has been conveyed to the prospective
candidate and invitation extended TO him
TO visit the Convention on Thursday, and II Is
said on excellent authority that he has indi-
Gated that he will accept.
The members of the committee express them
selves of the opinion that the programme
can be carried out and those who know of the
invitation TO Mr.. Bryan do not hesitate to say
that he will certainly accept
New-York tribune., 1900-07-04
TIE HILL AND CROKER CLASH
DETAILS OF THE STORMY MEETING OF
NETWORK DELEGATEs-CROKER
SAYS HILL IS SORE.
By The Associated Press1

Kansas City Mo. July 3.-The New-York
state delegation furnished the sensation of the
day when after n stormy session OF three hours
they put forth a candidate for Vice President in
the person Of John w. Keller, Commissioner Of
Charities of the city OF New-York This was
done after David 3. Hin had been defeated as a
candidate for the NewYork representative on
the Committee on Platform by Augustus Van
Wyck. and having been offered New-York's in
dorsement for Vice-President had declined IT,
There are those I'm the delegation who Tonight
believe that the delegation leaders are playing
the same game that was played by the Repub-
lican delegates in Philadelphia when they in
dorsed T. L. Woodruff for Vice President and
that the name of Keller is presented Tor the pur-
pose OF keeping the delegates from voting for
any other New-Yorker until they can vote
either for Towne or for Sulzer, Mr.. Sulzer With
New-York tribune., 1900-07-04
OPPOSED TO MR. GRUBER.

Charles o. Mas. who is aiding George c. Austin
IN the fight against Abrah ham Gruber in the XXIst
District, said yesterday that while he would like 10
see harmony IN the Republican organization Of the
district he did not think harmony was possible
while Mr. Gruber remained leader. He added:
believe a majority of the Republicans OF the dis
TTict not in sympathy with the kind Of leader
ship that Mr. Gruber has given US. The small
plurality which Mr.. Gruber succeeded in obtaining
IN the preliminary skrmish had in March Is proof
enough that the Republicans of the district are
thoroughly In earnest IN waging this factonal war
and are not cOerced by any one man or body of
In March Mr. Gruber succeeded in injecting
issues into the Hght which, while foreign 70 the
real question involved and actually without founda-
ton none the less took much Of the attention Of
the from him. This time the issue viii be
plain and without any SIDE lights 1t will be Gruber
New-York tribune., 1900-07-04
REVOLT AGAINST BRYAN =?
SEVERAL STATE DELEGATIONS FAVOR A
CONSERVATIVE PLATFORM.
CBy The Associated Presso

Kansas, City. Mo- July 3-The most remaTka-
BILE feature Of the situation here tonight Is the
sudden shift of sentiment since yesterday, when
the dominating influence of Mr. Bryan was
everywhere manifest. whereas to-day many
delegations took formal action against a specific
10 to declaration, which is supposed TO be Mr..
Bryan's sine qua non. The movement took
form early in the day among some of the most
influential men OF the party not through any
spirit OF opposition to Mr.. Bryan, but because
they believed the overwhelming sense OF the
delegates was favorable to n simple reafTlrma-
tion of the Chicago platform without a specific
declaration for 16 TO /. One of these leaders
said:
We have nothing authoritative before us
showing that Mr. Bryan insists upon the 16 to
declaration. To be sure there are reports and
rumors, and the Nebraska delegates may or may
not represent his view. The Platform Commit
tee would doubtless yield to the expressed wishes
OF Mr. Bryan, but when the time comes the
question will he asked: Who says Mr.. Bryan
insists upon this, and show the nsistence?"
In all probability II will not be forthcoming
ana the Platform Committee will follow its own
dictates as to the proper course to pursue
Ihere is no doubt that the personal conviction
or the members of the Platform Committee will
be for conservative platform a simple re-
af1rmation of the Chicago platform, omitting
speclflc reference to 16 to l. l have no doubt
MI Bryan would accept such a platform if 1t
went before him the will of the Convention.
Inc Inc 1act is. we think it rather unjust to place
Mr.. Bryan in the attitude of a dictator making
ueHduuS, ana we are proceeding on the theory
that these so-called demands not in reality
being made by him.
The force of the movement began to make
itself apparent the day advanced Ohio led
OF, and after a short fight overwhelmingly in
structed its representative on the Platform Com
mttee. Judge Chapman to work for a simple
reattirmation of the Chicago platform. without
specific l6 to declaration. This decision was
made IN the face of a protest by Tom l.. John
son that 1t was opposed to Bryans well known
wishes. The Florida caucus followed suit soon
after by tnstruCting its platform member, Mr..
Gibbons, to oppose specific plank Of IL 10 !
and to work for reaffirmaton of the Chicago
platform. At the West Virginia caucus the
same sentiment was manifested the ground
that this would give a fighting chance for West
Virginia. The Georgia and Rhode Island dele
gates expressed a like tendency. The Wis
consn delegation in caucus discussed similar
action, but hesitated, and finally postponed
their determination. The Michigan delegation
also came out for a simple reaffirmation
And aside from these formal proceedings
against the 16 to / specific declaration, ii is
understood that Pennsylvania, Indiana, Ili-
nois, part of New-York and other influential
delegations share the sentiment for con
servative" as against a radical" platform,
New-York tribune., 1900-07-04
HEBREW REPUBLICANS ORGANIZE.

The Republican League Of the WITH Assembly
District was organized on Monday night No l69
Henry-st, by a number Of Hebrews of that sec
tion Harris Gellert. of The Jewish Daily News"
presided. Addresses were made by A. H. Sarasohn
GaTson Rosenzweig, Jacob Ftshman and others
Permanent officers were elected as follows: Harris
GeIIeTt, president: Gerson Rosenzweg vice-presi-
dent. Jacob Ffshmen. secretary: Enoch Wolberg
treasurer: chairman Of the Board Of Governors
4. II. Sarasohn; Herman Wiener secretary TO the
Board Resolutions indorsing the Republican plat
form adopted at Philadelphia and Mckinley and
Roosevelt were unanimously adopted
New-York tribune., 1900-07-04
HOPES FOR PEACE IN THE \xxIsT.

Chairman Benjamin B. Odell. jr.. Of the Republican
State Committee. came from his home III Newburg
10 NewYork yesterday, in order ~fs+r in days
work. He returned his home at o'clock last
night. He Senator Platt downtown and at
the Fifth Avenue Hotel had Assembyman Bedell
OF Orange County, and ". s Bennett. the Gruber
candidate for Assemblyman IN the XXIst Assem-
bly, District, for callers. The latter said there was
q gooc prospect Of factional differences being
smoothed over in his district The Austnites ac-
corcing 70 Mr.. Bennet. are supporting Robert W
Thompson, Jr Charles ". Whitman and Robert
{. Mccormick for the Assembly nomination
New-York tribune., 1900-07-04
THE SILVER REPUBLICANS.
PROGRAMME FOR THEIR NATIONAL CON
EENTION TO-DAY.

Kansas City. July 3.-The National Commit
tee Of the Silver Republican party met to-day
and completed arrangements for the party's
convention which will begin tomorrow at the
Auditorium. Senator Teller was designated for
temporary chairman
Mr.. Towne will call the convention to order
National chairman, and after prayer by Dr.
Taylor, Of Chicago. will read original poem
prepared for the occasion. The Declaration Of
Independence viii be read, and Senator Teller
will make a speech assuming the chair.
After the committees appointed the con-
vention VIII proba bly, adjourn for the day.
New-York tribune., 1900-07-04
FALL RITER COTTON HILLS 70 cURr4IL

Fall River. Mass. July 3.-The cotton manu-
facturers Selling Committee Of this city voted to-
dag 10 recommend to the manufacturers Il shut
down OF the mills for four weeks between this date
and September !. the cpticn Of each uanufact-
ureT. 1t Is Understood that l.Oo0Gt1 spindles are
Represented IN the agreement already reached 20
New-York tribune., 1900-07-04
ARRIR4LS FRON C0LnN-

Among the passengers who arrived yesterday on
the stesme Alhanca from Colon were Francis A
GudEer. United States Vice-Consul at Panama. and
Sir Harold Courtney. N
New-York tribune., 1900-07-04
SOME LITTLE ROOMS DEVELOP.
ADLAE E. STEVENSON AND GEORGE FRED
MAY GIT VOTES

Kansas City. July Slate this evening sitter the
action Of the New-York delegation became known
the announcement was made that Illinois Nas 10
place Adai F. Stevenson in nomination. and quite
little boom started for him by some of the
delegates Among those who talked earnestly for
Stevenson was Henry d. Clayton. of Alabama.
who made the principal speech opposing Towne in
the three party conference. He said Stevenson had
once been elected that he was popular in Illinois,
New-York tribune., 1900-07-04

was a man whom the Gold Democrats had once
voted for and would probably vote for again 1t
was also said that Massachusetts, would vote for
George Fred Williams on the early ballot
New-York tribune., 1900-07-04
SCICIDE FROM FOORrH STORY WNDoW

Mrs Evelina Mcnamara, thirty years old, OF No
1872 Ninth-st., Brooklyn. in a Mt of dependency
jumped from fourth story window of her home
last night. When neghboFs who saw her jump
reached her she was dead,