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Evening star., 1901-02-02
THE PRESIDENTS POWER
SENATOR TELLER HOLDS THAT TT
CAN BE EXERCISED OVER CUBA.
He Explains His Resolution, Which
Accompanied the Declara-
tfOn of War.

Senator Teller, who Is the author OF the
resolution in the declaration of war with
Spain disclaiming purpose on the part OF
the United States to exercise sovereignty
or control over Cuba except for the pur-
pose of pacification and asserting pur-
pose to withdraw when pacification Is ac-
complished, holds to the opinion that that
resolution has the force of law, and that
the President Is fully authorized and obii-
gated to execute It.
He holds that the President, with the ad-
vice and consent Of the Senate, can accom-
plish all that is desired with reference TO
the relations between the United States ana
the Cuban republic without any review oil
the Cuban constitution by Congress or the
President. s. s-.--
| The resolution (known as the Teller reso.
lution) says nothing about stable form OF
government, but makes the pac1ncatlon OF
the island a condition precedent to our
withdrawal. Mr.. Teller says that in draw
ing up the resolution he originally made use
of the term stable government, but ne alter-
ward struck that out. for the reason ina
time alone could determine the stability or
the government.
BY strict construction Of the law. he
says, the President should have Withdrawn
our troops as soon as the island was pac1-
fed, but that the President was not crit1-
cised for falling to do SO, as conditions had
determined the Presidents action. and
there was no complaint from the CuDans.
Conditions Silenced Criticism.
While the policy, he says. Is not beyond
criticism, conditions have silenced 1t.
The Cubans he says. desire, as he un-
derstands. to grant the United States the
concessions we require. and also want
American forces retained on the island for
while after the Cuban government has
been inaugurated, the expense thereof to
be met out of Cuban revenues. 1t is not
necessary, he says, for the provision for
these things to appear in the Cuban con-
rstitut1on; but they can be made the sub
ject Of an arrangement between this gov
ernment and Cuba, made by the President
and approved by the Senate.
The suggestions contained in editorials
published today from the Nacion and the
La Lucha Of Havana may be adopted with
out Incorporating them In the Cuban con-
stitution. treaty covering all these mat
ters may, he says. be coincident with the
Inauguration Of the Cuban government, and
American troops be kept in Cuba by an
arrangement with the Cuban republic and
at the request of that government.
In the exercise Of this Independent SOW
eighty as a nation the Cubans can comply
with our wishes without impairing their in
dependence by provisions in their consti-
tuition placed there at our demand In con-
prevention Of their independence. The Sen
ate, he says, will be in session for at least
a month after the 4th of March, and an ar
| rangement entered into by the President
can be ratified and all difficulty be avoided.
Evening star., 1901-02-02
JUSTICE HARLAN's SPEECH.
Alleged Remarks at a Banquet Sub
ject of Considerable Comment.

Alleged Remarks at a Banquet Sub
ject of Considerable Comment.
There was good deal OF talk at the Cap
itol today about the speech delivered by
Justice Harlan at the Loyal Legion ban
quet last night. He was quoted as making
use Of expressions entirely in conflict with
the theory Of our having right to govern
colonial possessions outside of the Consti-
tuition. and a good deal Of significance was
attached by some to the alleged express
sions on account Of the question of the
constitutionality Of the Porto Rican tariff
act and the citizenship Of the Fflipinos now
pending before the Supreme Court
He was quoted as having said In his
speech that we were a world power from
the time of the Declaration of Independence
because We were a government by the con-
sent of the governed, and of having said
that the fathers neither intended nor de-
sired that Congress should exercise power
in any part Of the earth freed from the
letter and spirit Of the Constitution.
Evening star., 1901-02-02
DISCHARGED FROM CUSTODY.
Action of Court in Matter of Alleged
Violation of Law,

Violation of Law.
In connection with the habeas corpus pro-
ceedings instituted to secure the release OF
Edward F. Colladay, Justice Bradley today
directed that Mr.. Colladay be discharged
from the custody of the United States mar
shall for the District of Columbia, by whom
he had been technically detained.
Mr.. Colladay was arrested on q warrant
charging him with violation Of section 541S
of, the Revised Statutes of the United
States 1t was set forth that by means of
fraudulent representations, made for the
purpose Of defrauding the United States
government, he procured the placing of the
name of katherine c. Masterson on the
rolls of the civil service commission as that
of a person competent for appointment to
government office.
United States Commissioner Mills held
Mr.. Colladay under the warrant. for the
action of the grand jury in $500 bonds.
The defendant thereupon instituted proceed
ingS to secure his release through habeas
corpus. -.s.--:
In directing the discharge of Mr.. Cola
day, Justice Bradley announced that the
charge against the petitioner did not fall
within the purview of the statute men
toned, and further said that 1t is doubtful
if the statutes provide at all for such al
legged offenses as the one of which the petit
toner was accused.
Evening star., 1901-02-02
WITHOUT SHELTER.
Alleged Raf Treament of Guards
Health ONCE Statement.

ALLEGED RaH Treament of Guards-
HeRlth ONCE Statement.
A letter was recently received by The
Star protesting; against the alleged 'inhu-
man treatment Of the watchmen employed
at the quarantine or detention camp in this
city," In the letter, 1t was stated that the
watchmen are on duty six hours out of
every eiBhteehi being required to watch the
buildings used as detention camp for
smallpox. SUSPECTS. and permitting no one
to enter or leave the buildings with the ex-
ception 6f: the physician in charge Two
men do dutyrlt was further stated. on each
relief, Die stationed at the northeast cor
ner Of the buildings and one at the south
west cOsnena The letter continuing, re-
lated:
'.They are required to tramp a beat about
thirty feet long. and II they leave 1t are
discharged. Exposed to all kinds of wealth
er without board to shelter them and not
a spark Of fire to warm them. Think Of ii,
six lon@- weKy hours over frozen snow on
this col6, bleak place. remote from every
thing and everywhere YER except the Jail. asy-
it meant six hours OF running or walking
as fast as yqu. could or freezing to death
The meR hRSe complained and begged for
some s4ielteff and they are told to quit II
you can't stand 1t; plenty want your job
This work is under the management Of the
health department., a branch, Of the District
government to protect the health. A tenn
porary watch boxtthat would not cost the
DISTRICT government IS would bring the ad-
ministratiog. Of this section. Of the health
once within the pale OF humanity.
When the matter was called to the at
tSntion f, of tas h aeaith. department Deputy
Arranged for Whact boxes Tor the guards TO
protect them during bad weather. Some
time ago, he dafd, there was an old hut
near tho camp and the guards hadsa fire
there in severe weather. They spent 50
much firoa In the building topeefhar .hA de.
Evening star., 1901-02-02
COMMISSIONERS PLEASED.
Gratffied Over the Increase In District
.e'tE Appropriations.

f. The generous increase made by the Sem
ate IN the pending District appropriation
bill Is matter Of much qualification to the
Commissioners. and they are very hope
full that such Increase will be agreed to by
the House. The bill, while it does not ap-
prepriate an amount as large as that esti-
mated for by the Commissioners, Is never
theleas near their estimates that they
feel they have no right to complain. Should
Congress provide for the municipal build
ing. it will have granted the District, in
the4event of the Houses acceptance of the
Senate's amendments, practically every
thing the Commissioners asked for in their
estimates.
Commissioner Macfarland, the president
Of the board of Commissioners, In speak
ing Of the matter to reporter of The
Star today, expressed the sentiments Of his
associates and himself as follows:
1.-The generous justice which the District
of Columbia Is receiving from Congress at
this session is very gratifying. The pas
sage by both houses of the bill providing
for advances from the federal treasury to
meet any deficiency in the Districts rev.
enues caused by the former action OF Con-
gress in taking the street-extension cost
out of the District revenues has made 1t
possible for Congress to make adequate ap-
propriations for the needs of, the District,
and even though we shah have to pay in
terest on these advances, Notwithstanding
the protest Of the Commissioners, 1t Is very
Satisfactory " have tlt pau VI Inc SplH-
missioners for meeting our financial emer-
gency without cutting appropriations thus
carried out
''The House acted upon 1t by increasing
the appropriations over the amount given
for the current year. and now the Senate
committee on appropriations has added q
number of necessary amendments, every
one of them just, and all framed in a most
discriminating way. so as to produce the
best results 1t is to be hoped that both
the Senate and the House will adopt these
amendments. which go so far toward meet
ing the necessities Of the District Of CO.
lunbia as presented by the Commissioners.
Now comes the favorable report by the
House committee on public buildings of a
bill providing for the long-desired munich
pal building. on a scale worthy Of the ma
tlonal capital. The one thing. which all the
people of the District desire in the way Of
building is thus hopefully presented to
Congress. I trust that it may be passed at
an early day, SO that there may be no fur
ther delay. 1 feel most grateful for the
tions of the Commissioners"
Evening star., 1901-02-02
FINANCE AND TRADE.
Differing Opinions as to Result Of
Pacific Deal.
MIXED EFFECT ON STOCK PRICES
Union Advanced, While the South
ern's Stock Broke Sharply.
GENERAL MARKET REPORTS.
Special Dispatch TO The Evening Star.

Special Dispatch to The Evening star.
NEW YORK, February 2-There was
considerable interest manifested In Wall
street today In spite of the fact that the
exchange was closed and official busi-
ness was transacted. The Union-Southern
Pacific deal was discussed. but satisfactory
conclusions were impossible In view OF the
fact that details of vital significance are
withheld. The general impression prevails,
however, that much remains to be done In
order to give the project its full measure Of
success.
The transaction was announced prema-
turely, it is said. and this statement goes a
long way toward explaining the opposite
eHect or the news on the two properties.
Union Pacific gained sharply. while South
ern Pacific sold off nearly per cent for the
day on total sales OF 276,OOU shares Union
Pacihc's maximum advance was AIS per
cent on 1SI. HO shares. The property as
suming the obligations advanced and the
properly relinQuishing to a degree, Its un-
aided efforts, yields per cent Of Its pre-
vious price.
Union Pacific has accumulated an asset
which failed to enthuse over the trans
actlon The price paid by Union Pacific is
supposed to have averaged under the pres
ent market, but the fact remains, to puzzle
Wall street. that this most extensive deal>
mas tailed to act In a manner suggested by
proVerblal argument. The coming week
may adjust the difficulty. and 1t is not un-
likely that the weakness of Southern Pa
cine Will be traced to desire to secure
more stock.
Ihe bank statement was a disappoint.
ment, lnasmuch as the loans show an in
crease or $50 10000. special transaction
Is supposed to have been the occasion of
this increase, one of the numerous con-
solidation schemes being credited with the
increase. The increase in cash holding Is
SHOWN to have been 50, 183, 900. about equal
ly divided between legal tenders and spe-
In loans, finds reflection In an increase Of
$32, 494, 500 in the deposits.
This increase calls for a considerable adj
dition to the reserve fund, and the net re-
suit OF all changes Is to decrease the sur
plus holdings by $5.96O.625 or to a total OF
S24,OO0,OOO in round numbers. In a market
less optimistic than the present this state
ment would be taken as a warning against
overconfidence.
Even as it is, with millionaire bankers
buying or selling a railroad about twice a
week, there is enough in this exhibit to war
rant conservatism.
The control Of small properties and OF
over-capitalized large ones Is being sold
at enormous profit to a few interests A
few years ago these same securities had no
collateral value at the banks. Some one is
now getting OUT but, in general way,
the public is not getting the benefit A few
strong interests want higher prices and
they make them. There is much manipu-
lation, much activity in professional circles
and much shaking of heads by a timd but
not inexperienced commission house Glen
tile
Evening star., 1901-02-02
CANNON SENT BY CONGER.
Chinese Gums Captured by Our Troops
Given to Iowa.

Upon inquiry 1t is ascertained that the
action of United States Minister Conger in
shipping two captured Chinese cannon to
Des Moines for presentation to the state
of Iowa was taken entirely without the
knowledge Of the officials Of the State and
War Departments. 1t appears that the
cannon were captured by the American
and allied troops in their triumphant entry
into Pekin for the rescue of the beleagured
legationers.
The guns had been used in the frequent
bcmbardment of the legation buildings, and
were taken by the American contingent as
their share of the trophies of the engage
ment. How they came into the personal
possession of Minister Conger IS not known.
The Chinese authorities made no claim for
the cannon. as such claim would have been
contrary to their contention that the as
saults on the legations were made by the
Boxers" whose actions had been officially
repudIated by the Chinese government.
Mr.. Conger's letters to the Iowa state
authorities show that he offered TO present
the guns to the State Historical Society.
provided the state would bear the expense
OF their transportation to Des Moines
This arrangement was satisfactory to the
governor of the state, ard Mr.. Conger was
SO informed, with the result that orders
were given for the shipment.
A high official, speaking of the matter to-
day, said he knew Of no authority for Mr..
Conger'S action, under no circumstances
could the captured arms be considered the
private property of any Individual. II
they did not belong to the Chinese govern
ment, with which the United States Is at
peace, and were captured from the Box
ers'' by American troops they became the
property of the United States and should
be treated solely as government property.
Notwithstanding this view o: the case 1t
Is said that the federal authorities are not
disposed to interfere with the arrangement
made by Minister Conger in The matter.
II is therefore practically settled that the
state OF Iowa will be allowed to have un-
disturbed possession OF the captured cam
Evening star., 1901-02-02

Major Sylvester today received from Mr..
Charles G. stott. the stationery dealer. 4
letter inciosing check for SIS, and ex-
tending his congratulations to members OF
the force upon the very eficient and
quick work Of the detective service" in
the recovery OF the fountain pens stolen
January Is. 1901. and In the capture of the
thieves. Inspector Roardman, Detective
Horne and Parham, are specially menfion-
ed.
A congratulatory letter was also received
from Detective Robert A. Pinkerton. who
recognized the effective work that has
been done by the local department during
the past few days.
Evening star., 1901-02-02
Memorial Service,

The District Woman Suffrage Association
has arranged a memorial service in honor
Of Queen Victoria. to be held In the Scot
tish Rite Hall. l0o7 G street northwest. this
evening at s o'clock. The program will con-
sist Of addresses and papers by well-known
literary and professional women. Mrs. Olive
Logan. who has lived and written much
abroad. VIII tell OF her visit to the queen.
Mrs. Lockwood viii speak and Mrs Clara
B. Colby of the Woman's Tribune win read
q paper and several of the members will
make short addresses.
Evening star., 1901-02-02
CHRISTIAN ENDEAvoR MEMORIAL.
Bronze Tablet Unveiled Mt Meeting in
Portland, Me.

PORTLAND. Me-, February To-day
witnessed the crowning event Of the four
days meeting of the Young Peoples So
ciety of Christian Endeavor. in observance
of the twentieth anniversary of the organ
ization of the first society, when bronze
memorial tablet was unveiled In Wiliston
Church, the birthplace of the movement.
The unveiling ceremony was witnessed by
large gathering. including the Rev. DR..
Francis z. Clark, founder of the society,
and many others who have become widely
known in the work. Several Of the charter
members. who twenty years ago organized
the original society in the parsonage of
Williston Church. were in attendance
The unveiling ceremony was held in the
open air
The tablet was draped with the stars
and stripes. the union jack and the red and
white colors of the Endeavor Society.
General Secretary John Willis Baer of
the United Society had been chosen as
memorialist and the one to unveil the
tablet.
Evening star., 1901-02-02
THE LATE MILES ROCK.
A Man of High Scientific Attainment
and Wide Experience.

A Man of High Scientific Attachments
and Wide Experience.
Mr. Miles Rock. whose recent death in
Guatemala City has been announced In
The Star, was a man of high scientific at
tainments. He was a resident OF this city
for many years and was highly esteemed
by a large circle Of acquaintances.
He was a charter member of the Cosmos
Club of this city and Of the Washington
Academy OF Sciences. Born in Ephrata.
Lancaster county. Pennsylvania, in October.
1910. he served creditably with the Penn
sylvania Volunteers during the war Of the
rebellion, after which he was graduated at
the Lehigh University. and taught mathe-
matics and mineralogy at that institution.
In 1870 he went to the Observatory at
Cordova, Argentine Republic. and remained
there for three years as astronomical as
sistant to DR.. Gould. Subsequently he was
employed by the United States hydro
graphic office in determining the latitude
and longitude in the West Indies and Cen
trail America. -
From 1879 to 1888 he was assistant as
tronomer at the naval observatory In this
city and observed the transit Of Venus at
Santiago In 1882 From 1888 up to the
time Of his death Mr.. Rock spent most Of
his time looking after his private interests
in Guatemala and served on the commits
sion to determine the boundary between
Guatemala and Mexico. Mr.. Rock In sur
vived by a widow and daughter. who re-
side in this city, and son at Harvard
University.
A telegram received from Consul General
McNally at Guatemala informs the Depart
ment Of State that Civil Engineer Rock
died from acute entero-gastritis with COM
plications. The interment was at govern
ment expense from National School Of En-.
gtneers, under the direct supervision OF
President Cabrera and minister Of foreign
affairs. The funeral was attended by the
cabinet, government authorities and all
prominent people. Mr.. Rocks death was
universally mourned. and he was burisd
with unusual honors. He was regarded as
a benefactor to Guatemala. -.
Evening star., 1901-02-02
BIG CONTRACT CLOSED.

Heavy Improvements Being Made ON
the Chesapeake Beach Railway.
A big contract covering the filing In of
the entire trestle work on the Chesapeake
Beach railway has Just been closed
by the management Of that road
with Messrs. Cogan Brothers Of this city
who are at present engaged with. their
steam shovels and outfit in heavy excaya-
ton work at 11th and Florida avenue north
west. Already work has been commenced
on the trestles at this end of the line, and
as soon as the contractors have finished
their work in the city their entire force
will be concentrated on the new work. SO
that by the time. the excursion season
opens the roadbed will be as safe and
sound, It iS claimed, as II founded on rock
bottom. It will be q very expensive un-
dertaking. -
Evening star., 1901-02-02
SURPRISED BY INSURGENTS.
Five Members of 44th Killed on Is
land of Cebu,

MANILA, February 2.-Lieut. Hicken and
detachment of thirty Of Company NJ,
4th Regiment. while crossing river Tues
day night. were surprised by insurgents
gathered at Fiesta San Lucia. Island OF
Cebu. They were attacked in front and on
both f1anks by a hundred rifles and more
bolomen. Five Americans were killed. four
were wounded and two are missing. The
insurgent loss Is believed to have been
heavy. Capt. Maley, with a detachment,
reinforced Lieut.. Hicken. They recovered
some bodies. which were mutilated Addi-
tional detachments were sent, and en-
deavoring to surround the insurgents.
Evening star., 1901-02-02
THE HOUSE.

Speaker Henderson attended the memo
rial services In honor Of Queen Victoria,
and Mr.. Dalzell pa presided over the de-
liberations of the House today.
A bill was passed to authorize Jefferson
county, Ark, to construct a bridge across
the Arkansas river, within five miles of
Pine Bluff, Ark.
The House then went into committee of
the whole and resumed consideration of
the post office appropriation bill 1t was
agreed that all disputed items should be
passed over until the bill was completed.
Evening star., 1901-02-02

Police Officer v. @. King Of the Anacos-
tia station was summoned to Fort Myer,
Va. yesterday to appear as a witness In the
court-martial of Julius P. McDonough, the
Fort Washington soldier who, 1t is alleged,
stabbed and assaulted other soldiers at the
sequently arrested at Congress Heights by
Officer King and others.
Evening star., 1901-02-02
LEAVES THE ARMOUR INSTITUTE.
DR.. Gunsaulus VIII Devote All His
Time to Church Work.

CHICAGO. February 2.-Dr. Fred. w.
Gunsaulus severed his official connection
with the Armour Institute yesterday. when
his resignation as president went into effect.
His successor has not been selected. and
Victor c. Anderson, dean of the college,
will continue as acting president until the
board of directors fills the vacancy. DR..
Gunsauus handed in his resignation several
months ago, that he might devote his whole
time to the affairs of Central Church, of
which he is pastor.
Evening star., 1901-02-02
Death of Samuel b. Scott,

Samuel B. Scott, a well-known citizen Of
Anacostia. died yesterday afternoon at his
home, No. 1913 Jackson street, after a linger-
ing Illness, aged f1fty-one years. For many
years previous to hds being prostrated by
his late Illness Mr.. Scott was in the employ
Of the Capital Traction Company. He is
survived by his wife and several children
His funeral will be held from st. Teresa 0
Church Monday morning at o'clock, and
the interment will be made at Oxon HILL
Prince Georges county, Md.
Evening star., 1901-02-02
HOTEL CHAMBERLAIN SOLD.
f. Cornell of New York Purchaser at
S:3OOO(l

FORT MONROE. Va, February 2.-The
famous Hotel Chamberlain was sold at
noon today under order of the United
States court. 1t was purchased by E. Cor
nell Of New York. representing the bond
holders, for 100000. The purchasers will!
reorganize the company as soon as the salo
is confirmed Meantime the hotel will be
continued under the direction of Receiver
w. B. Duncan, 5r. The debt for which the
hotel was sold amounted to $4,000
Evening star., 1901-02-02

WALLA WALLA, Wash, February 3
Natural gas and oil are reported to have
been discovered IN large quantities on the
farm of NJ E. Mitchell south Of this city.
Several leases have already been secured
by a California syndicate, and operations
are to be begun at once.
Evening star., 1901-02-02
Death. Of Soldiers 4. Cuba.

Maj. Gen. Wood at Havana has informed
the War Department Of the Following
deaths since his last report: @ -
Private Frank Hensler. Company A, I'd
Artillery. Columbia barracks. on the 9th
instant Of yellow fever, and Corporal Thos
Yancey. Company M. 10th Cavalry at Man
zanillo, on the 2Sth instant. from an acct
dental gun-shot wound. - -