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IN THE COMMITTEES
Resumption Of the Clark Bribery
Investigation.
PORTO RICAN DELEGATES HEARD
Freer Trade Relations With United
States Wanted.
AMENDING PENSION LAW
AMENDING PENSION LAW

When the Senate committee on privileges
and elections began it's session today for
the continuance of it's investigation of the
charges of bribery in connection with the
election of Senator Clark of Montana, ex-
Senator Faulkner informed the committee
that the Ector letters had not yet arrived.
He said they had left Butte last Monday
night and were expected hourly.
The first witness of the day was A. l..
Smith president of the Montana National
Bank of Helena. Evidently the purpose of
calling Mr. Smith was to show transactions
of the bank involving Senator Clark OF
members of the last Montana Legislature
MIR. Smith could recall the names of only a
few members who had accounts at the
bank last winter, and these rad he said
been depositorS at the bank for several
years He also said that neither Clark nor
Welcome had transacted any business in
the bank during the last session of the leg
islature, except that Senator Clark had
opened an account with the bank lust prior
TO the close of the session. He had then
given nm d personal check for SjnOGO and
he had never drawn upon the account
Mr.. Smith said the bank kept no record of
$1,000 bills passing through it, and he did
not remember giving any out except in one
o: two Instances, which cases We're not con
hected with the legislature or the senatorial
contest. He also said that his bank and
the bank of Clark & Bro of Butte exchang-
ell business.
Patrick w. Murray. a member of the
Montana legislature from Butte testified
II he had several tines been approached
and his vote solicited for Mr.. Clark for
the Senate. He detailed the particulars of
tW" interviews with Mr.. Gallick, a sup
porter of Mr.. Clark, who had on both oc-
casions held up mis- hands and spread out
ms fingers and thumbs, saying that he CHE
w1tness) could have that" for his vote il
Var I,n
He also said that George Casey had come
TO hlm to buy piece of mining ground
which the witness owned. but that the con-
dltlon of the sale was that he should vote
for Mr.. Clark for the Senate. He had re-
FUSED all the propositions. because Mr..
Clark had opposed the election OF the
ticket on which he had made the race for
the legislature Mr.. Murray said he had
not been employed by Mr.. DAILY for four
teen years, and was under no obligations
to that gentleman.
AT this point the prosecution announced
that they had no more witnesses on hand
and the committee adjourned until tomor-
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40 general emergency and relief work. 1t
is generally understood that this associ,-
tioIi VIII engage in practically the same
mosh now pursued by the Society of the
. aeu Sruss- IL was referred to the commit
Zee on the District of Columbia,
To Abolish Justices of the Peac.
Mr. Elkins introduced in the Senate bill
" apolsh the office of justice of the peace
IN the District of Columbia 1t Is similar
to the bill that was before the last Con-
greSs. ~ott
TO Purchase the Corcoran Art Gallery
Mr.. Warren introduced a bill, which was
referred to the committee on public build
lnSs and grounds, to authorize the pur-
chase OF the Corcoran Art Gallery prop-
eftE, corner of Pennsylvania avenue and
l'th street. The site contains 17133 square
1eet, fronting los feet on Pennsylvania ave-
nue. and 100 feet on 18th street. The bill
PROVIDES that this property be used for the
Court of Claims. For This purpose the bill
appropriates S50,000.
Property Exempt From Taxation.
The President pro tenn. of the Senate To-
DAY laid before the Senate a communica-
tlon from the Commissioners in renIv tn
Senate resolution calling for a LIST of rea,
estate In the District Of Columbia exempted
from taxation, together with the authority
1or such exemption; also an itemized state
lIeIt OF all the real estate in the District
OF Columbia acquired by the United States
anu Distrlct governments since 1888; also
oii i'eHiZeu statement indicating the prop
erty upoE which the payment for construc-
.iCn ana maintenance of sidewalks has
been refused. ~
Inc ltemiZed statement of property ex-
empt from general taxation, the owners Of
which have refused to pay special assess
ments for construction and mainten. ~ce of
SIDEWALKS and have had them Cancelled by
e
Of Columbia, follows:
washington City Orphan Asylum, s75.16;
81. Ihomas Literary Society, S35. 40: Shiloh
Baptlst Church S69. 40: Grace NJ E. Church
s24l.S3; Methodist Protestant Church. s55U ~:
academy of Sacred Heart of Mary, s23 "a
Home for Aged Colored People. SO; Grace
Baptlst Church, s126.4S; Archbishop James
$1S6 '
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PORTO RICO'S WANTS.
statements Made Before the Senate
Committee.

The Senate committee on Porto Rico and
Pacific Islands listened to additional state
ments of delegates representing the cham
Der of commerce of Porto Rico today. All
urged freedom of trade between the is
land and the United States saying it was
necessary to the rehabilitation of Porto
Rico and would be largely beneficial to
their sugar, tobacco and fruits
G. A. Finlay, British vice consul at San
Juan and an extensive sugar grower was
one of the commission. He said he had
5000 invested in sugar. 1t cost 31a cents
(silveD pound 10 produce sugar. The tar
if duties in this country made the profits of
sugar production very small. The cost of
labor had been increased by United States
occupation.
While Mr.. Fnlay was talking Senator
PERKINS said: You and We are face to
face with the proposition that we are likely
to have competition for the products of
Porto Rico and the United States from that
section. What have you to say to that?
The reply was that with equal privileges
in the United States market the people of
Porto Rico would be satisfied. The people
of the island had made up their minds to
become Americans. The price of labor on
plantations was between thirty-three and
forty cents per day.
Speaking Of the coffee production which
was something more than sixty per cent
of the products of the island, he said that
with free commercial intercourse he be-
lleVed most of the coffee would find a mar
ket in the United States, although there
was no duty upon 1t. Porto Rican coffee
must have a higher price than Brazilian
coffee, or it could not be produced. 1t was
d better coffee.
In answer to question, he said the re-
bate of the duty on sugar would largely go
to the laboring men.
Mr.. Finlay also wanted the United States
monetary system introduced. He said if
the ratio was changed the debts should be
scaled down to meet the difference.
Senator Pettigrew said if the tariff was
taken off sugar it would not reduce the
price in this country and would give the
Porto Ricans bonus of $50 a ton.
Mr.. Finlay said the propretorS would get
only small proportion of the bonus.
John G. II. Luce, a banker, who had been
eighteen months in the island, indorSed the
statements of Mr. Finlay.
Charles Armstrong; merchant at Ponce,
gave some information concerning wages.
When the Americans occupied the island
they increase. the rate of wages at the
various ports to 81 per day in gold. In the
interior, aside from the increase on account
OF the higher value OF money and the estab-
lishment of the eight-hour system, there
had been increase. Freight rates had
went into effect January l. that all goods
should be carried in American bottoms.
Other members of the committee were
heard. substantiating what Mr.. Finlay and
Mr.. Armstrong had said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-22
MACRUM's MISSION A MYSTERY
All sorts of Gucsses as to Object of
His Coming.

LONDON, January PA special dis
patch from Naples says that Mr.. Macrl,m
Is reported to he the bearer of a letter to
President Mckinley from President Kruger
IT which the latter proposes peace terms
based upon the status quo. with complete
independence and seven-year franchise
PARIS, January 22.-The Matin. referring
10 the arrival Of Mr.. Macrum in Euro,e
says that the object Of his mission is r,vs-
terlOuS, and asks If there be any connection
D. tween his return and the arrival of NSeb-
si.r Davis at LOurencO Marquee. from which
POINT ne Is 10 be taken 10 Pretoria in a
special train sent by President Kruger
The Maun thinks it very probable that
President Kruger, having been cut off from
Geographic communication with DIR. Leyds
i reSCFung TO the good offices of the Arer
leans IN order 70 communicate with the resr
"i the world, and the paper concludes its
observations by saying: We shall soon
tons
\ dispatch from Rome yesterday saws.
'HdrleS + Macrum, former United Sta..s
consul 1T Pretoria. who arrived here vesfcr-
day. left today for Paris. Mr. Easron the
correspondent who accompanied Mr. Ma
c-Efn, said. in the course Of an iureryiex,y q =
Naples, that the Beers know they rn,,st
Ultimately b. defeated. but are detGrroinaS
q resist 10 the last He praises the Rrar
tactics, and expresses admiration for Tho
bravery Of boSh armies.
The AfrikardcrS are regarded b,, AJ
s-ssSou as "a permanent danger TO the
Eritlsh-' He asserts that prior to the war
the Transvaal government inquired What
Gls1Eity Of cartridges was allowed To the
German troops in the Franco-Prussian war
ana theA ordered double the quantity
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TO SETTLE CLAIMS.
United States and Chile Exchange
Notifications of Agreement.

The exchange of ratifications under the
convention between Chile and the United
States for the settlement of outstanding
claims has been accomplished and the
commission will soon be announced which
will arbitrate these claims The conclusion
OF these negotiations is very gratifying
to both governments.
Mr.. Anibal Cruz, who was well known
In Washington as the first secretary of
the Chilean legation Immediately following
the revolution in that country in 1892, and
later charge d'affaires, has been appointed
agent and counsel to represent Chile before
the commission. He arrived in this city
Saturday and will remain until the COM
mission completes its s>labors The appoint
ment of Mr.. Cruz to this responsible posi-
tion for which he is particularly well pre-
pared, is regarded as mark of special
confidence and homer on the part of his
government He is accompanied by Mrs.
Cruz, niece of Senor Domingo Cana for
merly Chilean minister here.
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MIR. BRYAN IN NEW YORK.
He Will Dine With o. H. p BeImon,
This Evening,


NEW YORK, January 22-William ].
Bryan arrived in Jersey City from Wash
ipgton at 6:42 o'clock this morning. He
was met by James Oliver of a democratic
committee. Mr.. Bryan remained in his pri-
Vate car until nearly s o'clock when he
went to the Hoffman House.
At the hotel when Mr.. Bryan arrived
We're State Senator P. H. McCarren John
b. Stanchfield and Chairman Campbell of
The state democratic committee. These and
others, making thirty-five in all, will help
MI. u H. +. Belmont entertain Mr.. Bryan
at dinner at Mr.. Bemonts home tonight.
Tomorrow evening MIR. Bryan will be the
guest at dinner of President John w. Keller
Of the Democratic Club. This dinner will
he informal, and will be eaten in the dining
room of the club.
Wednesday Mr.. Bryan will go to Jersey
City, and in tie evening speak in public.
He will not speak in public in New York
city, except at the Keller and Belmont din
ners. From Jersey City Mr.. Bryan goes to
Harrisburg, Smyrna, Del, and Washington
In speaking of the Belmont dinner tonight
Mr.. Bryan said:
Il understand it is merely to be an in
formal social dinner, and 1 do not intend
to speak there.
Mr Br!an vas asked, in view of the
contradictory statements recently in re
gard to his policy, how he stood and re-
piled:
Il stand on the same lines 1 am not
abandoning any platform any princi-
pies. l shall talk, on silver, the trusts and
imperialism"
You place silver first?' was suggested.
p.n ~ make .nn no special ia ,Sre order said Mr.
kill the republican party"
Mr.. Bryan was asked what the prospects
for democratic success were. He said:
Il think they are good. The right is
bound to win in the end
Mr.. Bryan, asked if he favored the hold
ing of the democratic convention in this
city, said: Il don't care to discuss this
matter. am not the person to decide or
discuss that sort of thing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-22
AT THE WHITE HOUSE
Effort to Transfer Young Pickett to the
Regular Army
Mr.. MORtasu White Not to BE OF.
fcially Received by the
President.

General Walker of Virginia, accom-
panied by Mrs. Pickett, widow of General
Pickett called on the President TODAY.
Mrs. Pickett's son, Major George Pickett,
Is now paymaster in the volunteer army,
but Is desirous of entering the regular
army. With that end in view his friends
are bringing great deal of pressure to
bear at the White House. The President
has said that he sees no opportunity now
Tor the change asked, but he has promised
that he will look out for an opening. and
eitdeaVor to comply with the request made
II it is possible to do 3d.
Mr. MOntagu White.
There is much gossip about the arrival
in this city OF Montagu White. the ac-
credited representative of the TransyaaI
government, and much speculation is in
dulged in as to whether he will be received
at the White House. 1t Is needless to saw
that Mr.. White will not and cannot visi-
PRESIDENT Mckinley in his official capacity.
II he is received at all il will have To he
Done by the State Department. Should thar
department admit him as first-cass rem
resentauve of the Transvaal the Secretary
OF State, II he so desired, could take him to
the White House and introduce him Ia H.
President but that is never done excent
IN cases of ambassadors or fuIl-fiedged
ministers who bear with them certain
greetings and expressions from their gov
ernments to which the President has to re-
ply. Mr.. White certainly cannot claim TO
come in the capacity of a minister and
therefore, there Is no official way he could
get to be presented to the President Ii he
Is received at the White House at all it
will be as a citizen, just the same as recent
ENJOYS of the Philippines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-22


Public Lands of Hawaii.
The House committee on territories today
gave hearing upon the subject of the dis
position of the public lands Of Hawaii Mr.
Hermann, commissioner of the public land
office, favored placing the lands under the
public land office. and his attitude was op-
posed by William Owen Smith, attorney
general of Hawaii, and other Hawaiians
White-Borcing Election Case.
The contested election case of White
against Boreing for the eleventh congress
sonal district of Kentucky was heard to-
day by House election committee No. 2.
1t involves mainly an issue over the regu-
larity of the nominal ation and the official
character Of the ballots.
Extension of Customs Laws.
The subcommittee appointed by the ways
and means committee to investigate the
question of whether the customs and reve-
nue. laws of the United States extend over
the territory acquired from Spain held an
other meeting today, but no decision was
arrived at The time was spent in eNamin-
ing authorities and precedents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-22
FRENCH ADVANCES IN CHINA.
Takes Advantage of EngIand., Buxx
Day in south Africa

TACOMA. Wa.h-. January 2o-Thc
s.eamer Monmouthshire brings news from
Shanghai that China has aequ.esced In
French demands for territory at Kwanz
Chan Wan bay after two more Chinese de-
ftatS- China has dismissed the vicerov in
two kwang provinces, appointing Ii Hung
Chang to succeed him. China also agrees
10 decapitate the prefect who began the
warfare against the French and TO nav .so :
600 taels indemnity TO the families OF
Frenchmen who were killed. French lead
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TO AMEND PENSION LAW.
Gen. Shaw, Gen. Sickles and r.. b,
Brown Make Arguments.

Gen. Albert d. Shaw. commander-in-chief
of the G. A. R., and the pension committee
of that organization, had hearing today
before the House committee on invalid
pensions on the pending bill to amend and
make more clear the act of June q, 1890
Gen. Shaw spoke briefly, and the main ar
guments were made by Chairman r. b.
Brown of GAINESVILLE, Ohio, and Gen Daniel
E. Sickles the old commander of the Third
Army Corps. The principal feature of the
arguments was that the law be made so
clear as to be beyond the possibility of mis-
construction. Some minor changes We're
pr opposed in the Gallinger bill, and in the
main its provisions were approved as Civ
ing the remedies desired. Gen. Sickles added
a vigorous plea for adequate attention by
the government to the veterans in their old
age and infirmities.
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For Secretary of the Senate.

Senator Platt of New York will present
the name of ex-Representative Bennett of
New York to the republican caucus for
secretary Of the Senate. when it assem-
bies on Wednesday, and the general opln-
ion is that he will be nominated Ii is also
believed thst Dsniel Ransden of Indiana
Will be named for sergeant-at-arms.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-22
TRAGEDY AT WASHINGTON, PA.
George W. McCammOn Shot by Youth
Na AicGee

WASHINGTON. Pa. January 22-George
W. McCammon of West Alexander was
shot and killed today by a young man
named Frank MCGEE. McCammon had an
alleged sheep thief in custody and was TAX
ing him to the office of Squire Waltz for a
hearing when MCGEE interfered and the of
ficer threatened him with arrest. The young
man then drew a revolver and shot him
through the head, killing him almost in
stantIy. MCGEE fled, but was later cap
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-22

Prof. Cook Of the Agricultural Depart
ment was heard by the House committee
on insular affairs today on the agricultural
resources of Porto Rico. and in particular
its richness in coffee, sugar, tobacco and
rice production. He gave also the condi-
tions OF plantation labor, cost OF produc-
ton, surrounding conditions and a general
survey of all the attending features of
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No NEWS FROM BULLER.
Some Ineasiness in London Over His
Dash at JOubert.

LONDON, January -. 30 p.m.-Nothing
has been received thus far today 10 indt-
cate that any conclusive result has been
reached by the British forces in the region
OF the upper TUgela and the lack of in
formation regarding what men and NUM-
tions the Beers have in reserve prevents
accurate determination of the measure OF
real success attending the two days hard
lighting. All that can be said is that the
British seem % he dCsgedly advancing IN
the face of am equally stubborn resistance.
AT the close of yesterdays fighting the
Beers had merely evacuated their first line
of defense to take up another semi-circular
position a short dIStaIce in the rear. recall
ing The old r,1Se by which they have pre-
viouSly managed to eEtice the British into
e. al
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TapiOca Flour NOn-DutiabIe.

Justice Peckham handed down the opin-
ion Of the court in the case of Chew Hing
Lung & Co. VS.: the collector of customs
at San Francisco.
The case involved the question as to
whether tapioca flour is form of tapioca
and admissible free of duty, or form of
starch and dutiable at the rate of 2La cents
per pound.
The court held that the flour was tapioca
and non-dutiable, thus reversing the cir
cult court of appeals for the ninth circuit
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-22
A BUSINESS AXIOM.

From Printers Iuk.
Money spent in continu-
Gus advertising in the daily
press draws interest that is
compounded daily.
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Uneasiness About.BuIIer.

Though there is considerable anxiety as
to the immediate result of Gen. Buffers
dash at Ladysmith. which later develop
ments indicate was undertaken independent
OF Field Marshal Lord Roberts the war
Office has now come TO the conclusion that
the relief Of Ladysnitc is only a matter OF
short time According to the war office
officials ideas. a dash TO the relief of kim
hcrl-y will quickly follow the relief OF
ladySm!th. and then will follow long spell
OF organization and perhaps three or four
months will elapse before the column or
columns Will have the transport in a fit
shape to advance with the certainty OF
meeting with no serious reVerses The lat
ter conditions are held by the authorities
to be absolutely essential before any for
ward movement toward the invasion of the
TranSvaal IS begun. hence there is small
probability Of the war ending inside of six
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-22
Reports of Minor Happenings.

Dispatches from elswilere in South Africa
tlis morning give trivial details of minor
happenings and do not illuminate the sit
uation.
The widow OF Gen. Vauchope in an open
letter hotly denies the stories that the
general in any way criticised Gen Me
thuen- She says Gen. WauchOpe's last
mention of Gen. Methuen to her was con-
talr-t n letter from the Orange river.
dated November -. follows:
4 expect Methuen will halt at the Mod
Ger river for some days before pushing for
ward. He has had hard time Of il and
must be real gallant soul to shove along
as he does
Lord Wolseley has also issued a denial OF
the report that the war office is in posses
son OF letter from Gen. Wauchope writ
ten the night before The battle of Masers-
fcnteiH. saying il would I,e the last Ietter
ne would write, as he had been asked "a
perform an Impossible task and he had
tiher 10 obey orders or surrender mis-
sword
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Public Lands of Hawaii.

agricultural life on the island. Mr. Curtis
OF the insular commission was also heard
on general conditions in Porto Rico.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1900-09-05
IRISH TURNS AND TWISTS.

Ehc Cneonsesous HunoF That CRODa
Dut IN the Green Isle.
The author OF Irish Life and Char
acter" says truly that one has only
to mix with nm Irish crowd to hear
many q laughable expression, quite In
nocently uttered. AZ the Duke and
Duchess Of York were leaving Dublin
In 1897, amid enthusiastic cheering, an
old woman remarked:
'Ah! Isn't 1t the fne reception
they're getfin, goin away?"
In 1902 Dublin university celebrated
its terccn.enary, and crowds OF Wis
itors were attracted to the city. Two
laborers. rej0iced Mt the general pros
perity. expressed their feelings.
"well, Tim." said one. "thim tar
cintinaries does q dale for the thrade
Of Dublin. and NO mistake"
"Oh. fax they dor said the other.
-And whin, with the blessin of God,
We get home rule. sure we can have as
nanny Of thiRl as we phase"
An old woman, seeing q man pulling
q young calf roughly along the road.
exclaimed:
Ou, yOu Ota kusAE0S AALAS . AV W0J
to thrate q fellow crather."
"Sure," said a lnborer to a young
lady who was urging him to send his
children to school. sI'd do anything for
such . sweet. gintlemanly lady as
yourself"
Again, the hborers on q large estate
decided that 1t would be more con-
venicnt for them II they could be paid
every week instead OF every fortnight.
One Of their number was sent to place
their proposition before the land agent.
and this was his statement:
'Tf you please. sir, It's me desire.
and II is also livery other mans desire.
that we rcsave out fortnight's pay
livery week"
An exasperated sergeant. drilling q
squad Of recruits. called to them at
last:
"IIaltw Just come over here, MI Of
We, and look at yourselves. It's q fine
line ye're kecpin. isn't it?"