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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-02-19
THE PENALTY FOR HAHNG
Military Academy Bill Provision
Discussed in the Senate.
Sentiment Against Earring Guilty
Cadets From Receiving Com
missions in the Army.

The conference report on the Military
Academy bill was called up il the Senate,
and an effort was made by Mr. Butler to
have action on it postponed on account
Of the absence Of Mr. Daniel, who had
antagcnized the report yesterday because
OF the provision barring from commissions
IN the army cadets convicted Of hazing-
Mr.. seweu who presented the report.
dissented from the proposed delay and in
sisted on immediate action.
Mr. Pettus argued that the provision in
question was unconstitutional.
Mr.. Butler also opposed the provision,
Though he did not consider it uuconsti-
tutional. But he objected that there was no
active definition of hazing- lie had been
hazed at college himself. AID it had done
him no harm
Some freshmen needed hazias and we're
the better for It. It took the eonceit out
of them and sobered them down. Haziag
in moderation was not TO be decried and
put down by severe legislation. Il was a
good thing TO d moderate extent He IA
vored disagreement on the conference re-
port and wished to have the matter sent
back to conference.
Mr. HawIey Chairman OF the Military
Committee. expressed the opinion that he
penalty for hazing should 60 no farther
than expulsion from the Academy with
prohibition OF Te-eDtry. He thought that
| the penalty Of the bill was toe Severe.
Dir. Dcpew said that the case vas one
where action hau taken place rndeF pub
| lie cIamor and under Impulse rather than
| judgment. The whole country agreed that
hazing at West Point as developed IN the
| testimony should be prohibited But IN
| der the provisions Of the conference report
great injustice would be Gone 20 the young
| men in that institution. II was all right.
as proposed that the cadet convicted Of
haziug should be dismissed. but not that
/ he should be excluded from appointment
/ in the Army or Navy or Marine Corps Il
/ was possible to conceive cases where the
/ sneaks and towards OF an institution might
[ conspire against an unpopular student or
} against one more succez6fuI than them
selves and post him as a criminal Tor the
! rest Of his days
That cadet might leave the institution
/ with a brand upon him and without the
/ possibility Of removing 1t b. pardon or
any other process He could not even
run for civil office. because that brand
would stand against him. il would stand
against him in his business and in his pro
fession, virtually consiguing him to penal
servituGe for life on account Of an indis-
( cTeti0n-a punishment almost equivalent
/ TO the Russian method of exiting students
/ TO Siberia and TO the mines for life for
violation Of the rules of their college.
! Dismissal Mr. De2ew continued, 'is
a distinct brand upon a young man. It
carries with it a stain when be goes home.
/ But by a reputable life, he can work
/ of that stain and become a good citizen
/ OF the United States. This prevents him
doiDr either
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-02-19
REPORTED TO THE HOUSE
General Deficiency Bill Carries a
Total of $l2, 500, 1880.
This Does Not Include S2i, 100000
Rcappropriated-A Liberal Allow
nncc for the Prevention of the
Sprend OF Contagious Diseases
in the District OF Columbia.

Chairman Cannon, Of the Appropriations
Committee, reported the General D fl
cheney Appropriation bill to the House
this morning
The bill is based chiefly on estimates
submitted in House document No 352
and in sundry other documents REFER ID
by the House from time to time during
the present session. These estimates.
exclusive Of those provided for by reap
preparations, aggregate SO, 929 512-4I-
The whole amount recommended in the
bil!. exclusive of 81, 350, eco reappro-
priated for expenses Of the military es-
adjustment. aggregates So. 5G3. 429, 80.
Among the several local appropriations
are the following: Special repairs to the
Treasury building, namely. new plumbing.
toilet rooms, and expenses thereto. 81, G0O:
fifteen temporary clerks in the Office of
the Auditor for the POstoffice Department.
at $720 per annum each, $500.
Under the head of the District Of Column
ia the principal items are: To enable the
Commissioners of the District of Columbia
! to purchase the entire collection of maps
field notes, records, and other surveying
data Of he late II. W. Brewer. formerly
surveyor of Georgetown. So, 0C0.
For re 2airiug and renewing the heating
apparatus in school buildings, $50, 600.
For contingent expenses. including fur
niture, books books Of reference. and pc
riodica!s. stationery. printing, insurance.
and other necessary items not otherwise
provided for, including maintenance Of
horse AMI carriage for the superintendent.
81. 500.
For amount required for disposal Of city
refuse, 5000.
wee, $1,OUe
For amount required for preventing the
spread of contagious diseases. to be avail
able until expended. SIS, Geo.
For expenses for maintenance of the
jail CT the District of Columbia. and for
support of prisoners therein. TO be ex-
pended under the direction Of the Attor-
ney General. &. coo.
For payment of the judgments. including
costs, against the District of Columbia.
81. 503 so, together with further sum to
pay the interest On said judgments. as
provided by law. from the date the same
became due until the date CT payment
Fer defending suits in the United States
Court of Claims. $1,000
For amount required to pay the clerk Of
the Supreme Court OF the District of Col
unbia fees in Iunacy cases, 81 500
For witness fees for the fiscal years as
follows: 1900, s., O00; 1901, 81 $50.
For amount required 10 pay the jury. in
condemnation proceedings. for the widen
ing of Columbia road and Sixteenth Street.
TO be paid wholly out Of the revenues OF
the District of Columbia. ST25- Except as
otherwise provided, one-haf OF the fore
going amounts to meet deficiencies in the
appropriations on account OF the District
Of Columbia shall be paid from the reve-
nuess of the District OF Columbia
and one-half from any money in the
Treasury not otherwise appropriated.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-02-19
To Preserve Aboriginal Relics.

Delegate Perea OF New Mexico has in
troduced in the House a bill TO preserve
historic and aboriginal relics and ruins
on the public lands of the United States
Il prohibits any investigation or eXcaya-
ton of such relics or ruins. except upon
a permit issued by the Bureau of Eth
noiogy. and in the presence of represen-
tatives of the university of the State or
Territory in which the permit is to be
used. Duplicates of articles of value or
interest found are 10 be divided between
the Smithsonian Institution and the eel
Iege represented at sLa discovery.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-02-19
WOMEN ADVOCATE PEACE.
Those in Manila Urge the FiIIpinos
to Surrender.

to Surrender
MANILA, Feb. 19--At q meeting Of the
Woman's League today resolutions We're
presented to create greater activity and 10
accelerate the growth and insure the sue
cess of the peace movement
President Mckinley. Chairman Taft Of
the Philippine Commission, and Cove nor
General Macarthur were proposed as
their protectors. and the wives of these
gentlemen were made honorary members
of the league.
a resolution to join the International
Per.ce League was tabled.
4 committee was appointed 10 prepare
a manifesto. setting forth the objects OF
the league and urging the surrender Of
the Filipinos still in the field A copy Of
this manifesto viii be sent TO all the in
surgent camps. Other committees for va
rious purposes were also appointed 4
resolution for the establishment Of bond
OF union by the women Of both races and
the early institution Of branches OF the
league was introduced and advocated by
several speakers.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-02-19
NICARAGUA CANAL FAVORED
Gdr. Deboe, in the Senate, Advo-
Gates the Waterway
He Declares Panama Route should
Not BE Considered - Millions
Needed TO Complete 1t.

In the Senate today Mr.. Deboe spoke at
length in favor of the Gems, ructioD Of the
Nicaragua Canal by the United States.
He showed the great need fer the pro-
posed waterway, and demanded that
Congress pass law providing for the
ditch through Costa Rica and Nicaragua
without delay
The speaker gave figures showing the
Importance Of the Suez Canal to Great
Britain and the certain development Of
the American trade with the construction
of the isthInian canal.
IF this canal had been built twenty-five
years ago" said he, we would have gain
Cd incaIculabIe wealth. besides great pres
tige with the world. and especially with
the South American republics.
The Nicaragua route has been decided
10 be the best after examinations by
Great Britain. Germany and the United
States The cost Of construction viii not
be so great when the traffic 10 be had IS
considered, and when the thousands OF
milas saved IN fuel time. and expense be
tween the ports Of the world are consid-
cred. Then there is the safety o. our new
possessions to be considered
AS TO the rights of other nations why,
If the United States provides the money
for the construction OF the waterway, we
must own and operate II exclusively We
must make agreements with Nicaragua
and Costa Rica, and no other nation Eas
a right to do OF say anything We may CT
our own free VIII make the canal neutral.
but no nation may dictate what we may
or may not do
There is no longer any sense IN think
ing OF using the Panama route L : nov
well known that this is great sink which
untold millions could not complete The
Nicaragua route can be completed for SI50.
GG0COG.
China will soon be opened up TO trade
and We must ind cur great trade in the
Far East This can only be dCle By con
structing this canal and the work should
hpgfu this year -
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-02-19
DECISION OF THE CABINET.
america to Take No Part in the Ex-
petition in China


The Cabinet was in session for nearly
two and one-half hours today. and the
major portion Of that time was devoted
to = consideration Of the latest phase OF
the Chinese situation brought about by
the aggressive move planned by Field
Marshal Won WaIdersee-
The State Department. this morning re
ceiycd an important message from Min
lister Conger, describing TIE condition of
affairs, and asking for ms ructiors.
While his message Is 10 made public.
its tone indicates that he believes that
Count ven Waldersee intends to carry
out the suggested expedition. unless the
Chinese yield to the demands OF the
Powers. and that Minister Clnger regards
the situation as very grave.
Officials here have been of the opinion
that the Germans were making an effort
TO frighten the Chinese into yielding and
that belief was not materially changed hy
reports from Minister Conger. While it is
not admitted that officials do not impose
the most implicit confidence in the judg-
ment Of Mr. COnger. yet his view of the
situation IS more generally. accepted since
the receipt OF similar one from General
Chaffee
The messages from both Conger and
Chanee were submitted to the President
and the Cabinet today and discussed at
length. Secretary Hay. who has been con
fined to his home by illness for the past
week, came out TO attend the meeting. but
Immediately returned to has residence
after the adjournment.
The decision reached by The Cabinet was
that the American forces should take no
part whatever in the proposed expedition.
and. in fact. that the influence of this
country should be exerted toward discour-
aging any such undertaking. Conger and
Chaffee will both he instructed in accord
ance with this decision.
The question of sending a note TO the
Powers in a measure protesting against
! the contemplated action was discussed al
! the Cabinet meeting Il IS probable that
some such step viii be taken at once
/ While it may not take the form of pro-
| test it viii be a request that action be de
ferred until it is definitely determined thai
settlement of the Chinese problem can
not be reached. It is also possible that
some suggestion as to the method of ad-
/ jusJmenU may be made
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-02-19
EXTRA SESSION TALK.
Representative Grosvenor Believes
One VIII Not Re Called.

One VIII Not BE Called
General Grosvenor. sometimes called the
spokesman of the Administration, had a
conference with the President at the
White House this morning, and upon Ieav-
ing emphaticaIly expressed the opinion
that the Fifty seventh Congress would not
be called together in extra session. Cen
eraI Grosvenor spoke in n confident man
ner, but qualified his statement by saying
that Of course IL the President saw that
an extra session was necessary he would
call one, ana the friends of the Admins
tration would readily yield TO his judg-
ment
4 have all along opposed an extra ses-
sion" said General Grosyenor, and de-
cIared it as my belief that one would not
be called. I now see no reason to change
that opinion AS far as the Cuban consti-
tuition is concerned l do net think We will
receive il before next December. and We
may not get 1t even then That is one Of
the principal reasons why I believe that
Congress viii not assemble before the reg
uiar date"
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-02-19
THE KzNN EDY TRIAL.
Police Officers Return With the Miss
ing Witness.

NEW YORK, Feb I9--The cross exami-
nation of Miss Alice Hanrety. of Grant
City, Staten Island, and the arrival OF
Daniel S. Melville, the missing witness.
promised a lively session today in the trial
OF DR.. Samuel J Kennedy for the murder
Of Dolly Reynolds.
Melville arrived in this city with Cap
tain Price and Detective Carey. who went
10 Florida after him. when the defence
had intimated that the police had spirited
him away
The defence viii now have to put him on
the stand and he viii have TO prove 20 the
satisfaction Of the jury that the piece Of
lead pipe which the police say they found
in Mr. Kennedy's cellar was stolen from
his CMelyiIIe's) plumbing sncp at New
Gorp, after the detectives had visited the
place.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-02-19
THE INAUGURAL ADDRESS.
The President Giving Much Care tC
Its Preparation.

The President Giving Much Care TO
Its Preparation.
The President is hard at work on his in
auguIal address and expects . have it
completed within a few days. He did not
begin its preparation until his recovery
from his recent illness. and since that time
the pressure of official business. particu-
larry affairs relating to the army. has been
strong and he has 6een compelled to de
vote to his inaugural address time which
might otherwise be spent in leisure.
The President is proceeding with great
care in writing the address with the de-
termination that il shall be one of the
strongest Of his state papers Il viii
cover all of the subjects apropos to pres
ent conditions and in a measure outline
the policy to be pursued
The President viii soon have the docu-
ment in such shape that he can read it to
the members of the Cabinet and receive
their suggestions upon it
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-02-19
THE MAVERICK CASE TAKEN UP.
The English Humanitarian League
ADOPTS IL Resolution.

LONDON. Feb. 19.-The prison reform
comcIittee OF the Humanitarian League
to-day adopted a resolution calling the at
tention q Right Hon Charles T Richie.
Secretary Of State for the Homo Depart
ment. to q recently published letter from
the late Lord Chief Justice Russell to Mrs.
Florence Maybrick, the alleged poisoner.
and expressing the opinion that no public
benefit viii result from her further de-
tention, unless the home office is able 10
lay before the public conclusive evidence
of her guilt
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-02-19
THE NAVAL PROMOTIONS
Senate Committee Acts on the
Presidential Nominations.

Names of All the Officers Except
SehIey and Sampson to BE Report
ed FavoraIIy-Thix Course UnanI-
mousIy Agreed Upon to End the
Existing Dilemma Over Awarding
HonOrs-zA Decision to Create the
Grade Of Vice AdmiraI-Mr Hale
Reports the Resolution and Asks
for Its immediate Consideration
Objection Made by AIR. Pettigreyy.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-02-19

QUEENSTOWN. Feb 19.-The British
steamship Lord Kelvin, from New Or
leans for Hamburg, arrived here today.
twenty-five days out from Norfolk, Va.
her last port Of call Her coal supply
became exhausted, and she was obliged
TO burn part of her cargo in order to
reach port.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-02-19
A J0INT-WRECKING TRAGEDY.

One Woman Killed and Seven Men
Wounded in Kansas.
LEAVENWORTH, Kan, Feb ia
tragedy resulted here today because the
temperance crusaders attempted an Imi-
tation of Mrs. Carrie Natfor's methods.
An attack was made on q Joint and
during the riot that ensued one woman
was killed and seven men were wounded.
The greatest excitement prevails and
there is likely to be serious disturbance.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-02-19
THE POLICY IN SOUTH AFRICA.
British Proclamation Being Held On
Miners Advice

LONDON, Feb. 19.-In the House Of
Commons today. Colonial Secretary Cham
berIain stated that a proclamation an
nouncing the intentions OF Great Britain
in regard to the civil government in the
South African colonies. with a promise Of
self government. at the earliest opportu-
nifty. had been ready for some time.
He (Mr. Chamberlain. however, had de-
ferred 10 the opinion of Governor Sir Al
fred Miner of these colonies, that the
time was inOpportune for the issuance Of
this proclamation He had asked Sir Al
fred to notify him when the proper no
ment arrived when the proclamation
should be published.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-02-19
GenernI PoIc-Cnre,r Mnrrieh-

LONDON, Feb. l9--General Pole-Carew.
who distinguished himself On several oc-
casions in South Africa, was married today
In the Guards Chapel ar Wellington Bar
racks 10 Lady Beatrice Butler Represen-
tatives of the press we're vigorously ex-
cluded from the chapel
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-02-19
: Nirelni.. ComnIe,. DoubLe EuneraI

RICHMOND Va. Feb. IS. - Marvin
Washburn. eighty years old. was TO have
been buried at his home near Fairfax yes
terday. but his wife was expected 10 die
during the day. and the ceremonies were
postponed. 50 as to have q double funeral
Both Of them Will be buried side by side
this afternoon. Mrs. Washburn was IN
conscious at the time Of her husbands
death and remained so until she died.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-02-19
THE TAX ON RUssIA,s SUGAR.
Representative SrIzer Introduces I,
Resolution OF Enquiry

Resolution OF Enquiry
Representative SuIzer Of New York to-
day introduced a resolution calling On ths
Secretary OF the Treasury for copies CO al
letters from persons. firms. companies or
corporations, and all letters from him TO
them or any of them, together with all
reports. decisions and examinations, with
his reasons for same, and all other data
facts and information IN any way relat-
ing TO the imposition OF a tax or counter
vaiIing duty on Russian sugars impcrte ed
to this country, and what action Russia
has taken in regard thereto by way IF H.
taIiation.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-02-19
EMPRESS URGED TO ACT
China's Env0ys Alarmed Over Ven
Waidersee'S Threat.

Il Hung Chang and Prince Ching
Informed by German. British. and
JapaneSe Representatives That if
the DowaGcr Adhcrcs To Her Pol
icy, the Punitive Expedition Is In
evItabIe-Troops to Start for Sir
Ean-Fu on Saturday Unless Terms
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-02-19
THE CUMBERLAND DISASTER.

Relief workers Expect to Rescue the
Bodies To-day.
CUMBERLAND. b c.. Feb. 19--Volun-
teers are working shift after saift here TO
carry the midwaH along and carry the cur
rent of air into the Cumberland Nine con-
Meeting with that in which Saturdays dis
asUrous explosion occurred They are
forcing back the dredamp and then expect
to make sufficient progress 20 be able TO
take cut the dead this afternoon
There are siXty-four bodies in the mine.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-02-19
PROPOSED ILLINOIS REFoRHs.
Bills for the Punishment Of Wife
Beaters and Fam5Iy-Deserters

Bills for the Punish nient Of Wife
Beaters and Fam5Iy-Deserters-
SPRINGFIELD. III. Feb. 1s.-Wite-
heaters and family-deserters are in a fair
way to get some of their dues from this
session of the Legislature
A bill TO establish a whipping pest for
the benefit of wife heaters was introduced
today and If the sentiment Of the mem
bers On the ground be a gauge II Will &c
passed Steps have likewise been aiken
toward making the desertien OF wives end
children a felony Representative Kit
Gould. Of Chicago will introduce bills for
the punishment of these offences He says
Chicago sentiment prompted him to draw
them up.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-02-19
a TOWN SWEPT BY FIRE.

Many Families Rendered Homeless
at silver Creek, Pa
WILKESBARRE. Pa, Feb ia raging
fire swept Silver Greek. suburb OF Sugar
Notch, adjoining this city. late Sunday
evening, destroying eighteen houses. It
threatened the Sugar Notch town hall and
other buildings which were saved by The
effective work of the fiTemen.
Many families are homeless and their
losses win amount TO thousands of dol
lars with but little insurance Fortu-
nately. not a life was lost. The origin OF
the fire is unknown
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-02-19
FOR TEMPERANCE IN TEXAS.
Four Bills introduced to Regulate
the Liquor Traffic

The iIuUOr IraEII<-
AUSTIN. Tex. Feb. 19,-The temper
ance crusade inaugurated by Mrs. CIR
RE Nation. in Kansas. has spread 10
Texas. and the Legislature IS being food
cd with petitions and memorials. urging
that a law be passed prohibiting the ship
ment of liquor in local option districts.
and to regulate the liquor traffic in other
ways.
Four separate bills of this character
were introduced in the House this morn
ing. one of the measures IS to regulate
the seizure and destruction Of intoxica-
ting liquors kept or offered for sale in
violation OF law and the destruction of
fixtures in such saloons.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-02-19
EXPLOSION IN A BREWERY.
a Boiler Inspector Killed and an
EnscIner BadIy Hnrt.

ROCHESTER,, y. Y. Feb. ls.-An explo-
sion in the Bartholomay Brewery AT 1915
O'Clock this morning resulted in the death
of Sydney Hall. a boiler inspector and the
serious and perhaps fatal injury of WI
liam c. Creeger, night engineer al tae
brewery.
The two men we're inspecting the boilers
when the accident occurred The expIo-
sion was caused by the blowing out OF a
boiler head.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-02-19
THE KINGS CIVIL LIST.

Meeting to Consider the Question Mt
the British Foreign Office.
LONDON. Feb. I9.-The members Of the
Government ard the leaders of the oppo-
sition met at the Foreign Office today 20
consider the question Of the civil list foc
the King
The meeting also considered the ques-
ton OF a permanent memorial to Queen
Victoria
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-02-19
on nehaIf OF Repre.entatirc Ame

Senator-eIect Blackburn. Senator Money.
and Representatives. Grosvenor- and Clay
ton of Alabama called at the White House
today and saw the President 20 urge the
appointment Of Representative John Allen
as = Commissioner TO the Worlds Fair in
St .-Ouis. Mr.. Allen retiTes from Con-
gress II the expiration Of MS present
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-02-19

The officers of the National Legislative
league will hold a reception 1T the Hotel
Oxford this evening. These officers are
Lille Devereaux Blake, president; Maril-
Ia N. Kicker. wee president, and Margar-
ct Holmes. secretary.