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Evening star., 1901-02-26
PHILIPPINE AMENDMENT.
Revision Agreed to After Conference
In the Senate.

The early part of today was devoted large
ly to an effort on the part of leading sena-
tors on both sides to secure modification
of the Philippine amendment to the army
appropriation bill which would render 1t
possible to secure a vote upon 1t. After
several conferences an agreement was soon
to a large majority of senators. The amend
ment to the original provision yesterday
suggested by Senator Hoar was used the
basis OF discussion, but various additions
were made to 1t, so that when he again
offered 1t In the Senate 1t was presented as
a proviso and read as follows: Provided
that no sale or lease or other disposition OF
the public lands or the timber thereon, or
the mining rights therein, shall be made;
and, provided further, that no franchise
shall be granted which is not approved by
the President Of the United States and is
not, in his Judgment, clearly necessary for
the immediate government of the islands
and indispensable for the interest of the
people thereof, and which cannot without
great public mischief, be postponed until
the establishment of permanent civil gov
ernment, and all such franchises shall ter
inmate one year after the establishment of
such permanent civil government"
Senators Morgan, Rawlins, Tillman and
Bacon. who had been among the most de-
termined opponents of the original provfs-
ion, were all consulted concerning the
amendment. and all of them. except Mr.
Morgan, indicated a willingness to let the
amendment go through after reasonable de-
bate. Senator Morgan did not commit him
self. The democratic acquiescence does not
go to the extent of agreeing to support the
entire Philippine provision, but only to the
point of allowing it TO reach the voting
stage. The republicans without exception
accept the modification of the amendment
Evening star., 1901-02-26
REAR ADMIRAL HICHBORN.
WeII-Deserved Compliments to Hin
From Secretnry Long.

Secretary Long has written highly COM
plimentary letter to Rear Admiral Hich-
born, chief of the bureau of construction
and repair. who has just relinqushed his
active duties in the navy preparatory to
his statutory retirement March next.
Il cannot let you retire from the depart
ment," says Secretary Long. with which
you have been connected SO long and so
efficiently, without parting word of both
regret and Of benediction.
Your official service has been such and
our personal relations have been SO agree
able that / write at once as a friend and
fellow official. You have been in the con-
struction bureau of the department during
the transition time from the old navy to
the new and during a large part of that
period have been the head of the bureau Of
construction and repair. This term of serv-
ice covers the remarka BILE increase Of our
navy. in which you have borne so con-
splcuOus part, and which, in place of the
old and now obsolete types, has substituted
tected cruiser and battle ship. These stood
the test Of the recent war with Spain, and
put our navy in the fore front.
II never lose the opportunity of testify
ing that the credit Of all this is due not
only to the men who fought the ships, but
to the chiefs Of bureaus who constructed,
equipped and armed them; and as one Of
these chiefs you, too, have share in the
victories OF Manila and Santiago. You re-
tire from the navy In the fullness of it's
glory, and 1 congratulate you upon the
fact that although you have reached the
age OF retirement, you do SO In full vtgor
and health of body and mind and with the
prospect before you of many years yet OF
with every good wish, and with kindest
regards, am" etc.
Evening star., 1901-02-26
SITUATION IN THE SENATE
CUBAN AND PHILIPPINE LEGISLA-
TION SATISFACTORY TO NEARLY ALL.
Republican Managers Believe al
Extra Session Can BE
Avoided.

The obstruction to the disposal Of both
the Cuban and the Philippine amendments
to the army bill did not appear serious
this morning. Mr.. Morgans determination
to compel action on the Nicaragua canal
bill or else, possibly, to force; an extra ses-
sion presents the greatest h1ndrance to
speedy action now in sight,
The democrats generally, from whom the
fight might be expected, accept the CUBAN
amendment as satisfactory and are more
than satisfied with their success in getting
the committee to agree to modlhcatlons OIL
the Spooner Philippine amendment, Whlch
were reported to the Senate today, limiting
the authority for granting franchises. Even
Mr.. Tillman, who has at all times been
aggressive in protesting against the pos
sible exploitation of these islands: says that
he is thoroughly satisfied with the amend
ments as modified.
The broad course was adopted by the re-
publicanS managing these subjects OF sub-
mitting the propositions to the opposition
and of meeting it's objections, as FAR as
possible, by notifications, and with refer
ence to the Philippines.
Made Acceptable.
Mr.. Tillman and others in opposition were
permitted to incorporate language to make
it acceptabe to them Under these cir
cumstances the opposition Is reduced to q
few individual senators, and SO weakened
that 1t does not seem possible for it to be
effective.
1t is understood that Messrs: Pettigrew.
Bacon, Turner and Allen are disposed to
make a fight, but that they Will probably
not undertake it alone, or at least not
carry it to an extreme. Mr.. Tallman says
that he does not oppose the Cuban propo-
siton, and that the changes in the Spooner
amendment. agreed to this morning, take
all the poison out Of the Philippine
amendment. Neither Senator Zones of Ar
kansas nor Senator Teller favors a further
resistance, and it is understood that Mr..
Morgans single-handed fight will be soon
abandoned.
This situation. brought about by hard
work and liberal concessions. gives the re-
publican managers confidence that every
thing will be cleared UP and an extra ses-
sion be avoided. =.
Evening star., 1901-02-26
WABASH TRAIN WRECK
Thirty Persons Hurt in Accident at
Millersburg, Ind.
Two SAID TO BE FATALLY
Party of Twelve Doctors Sent to
Scene of Accident.
WHOLE TRAIN DERAILED

TOLEDO, Ohio, February 26.-Advices re-
ceived in Toledo this morning from Goshen.
Ind, are to the effect that thirty persons
were injured, two fatally but that nobody
was killed. by the wreck of the Wabash
passenger train No. ., at Millersburg,
Ind, this morning. The train consisted of
one combination car, three day coaches and
two sleepers. 1t was deraifiled by a broken
rail, every coach and the engine leaving
the track. The Lake Shore ran a special
train from Goshen to the scene of the
wreck. taking twelve doctors, and the reg
ular train took four or five doctors from
Ligonier
Such of the passengers as We're not in
jured were provided by the Lake Shore
with tickets and went on TO Chicago on the
regular Lake Shore train. In addition to
its other courtesies the Lake Shore sent a
specially heated coach to the scene Of the
wreck to care for the injured.
DETROIT, Mich, February 26.-Wabash
train No. Q. which was deraHed at Milers-
burg. Ind, at 81! this morning left Detroit
at 100 a m. two hours late, carrying for
ty-four passengers. Advices received by
Division Superintendent Burns saws that
while many of the passengers were hurt,
no one was killed
MlLLERSBURI. Ind, February o6.-
Train No. 3, west-bcund. on the Wabash
road. was wrecked here early TODAY by a
broken rail- The entire train was thrown
from the track. So far as known no one
was killed.
Evening star., 1901-02-26

pointed to that Office July. 1897, upon the
expirat ton Of the term of the late Scott
Wike He retires from the department of
his own free will, after four years of SER
vice recognized to haYe been valuable and
to have contributed much to the success of
the management Of the Treasury Depart
ment. He has had the confidence and the
high regard of both the President and the
Secretary of the Treasury during this time,
and by them his resignation is accepted
with regret. He was conspicuously sue
cessful in the management of the details
of the war loan Of 1898, and Of the recent
refunding operations under the new finan-
cial law. 1t is his intention to sail for Eu-
rope soon, in order to make study of
financial and industrial affairs in England
and on the continent. Upon his return he
will become president of a large western
corporation, an offer Of which position he
has held under consideration for several
months. Mr.. Vanderlip'S resignation has
occasioned regret in the Treasury Depart
ment, where his devotion to the interests
of the government has become we'll recog-
nized and appreciated. In speaking of his
retirement Secretary Gage said:
Il am sorry. indeed, to have Mr.. Wander
lip leave us. He has been an able and ex-
ceedingly valuable assistant to me. l real
izc, however, that at his age-for he is still
young man-it is to his advantage to en-
gage in the wider opportunities which his
abilities can command In financial and in
dustrial fields. He deserves the success
which is sure to come to him, and, much
as 1 should like to have him stay during
the remainder Of my administration 1 also
feel that he is doing himself justice by en-
tering into wider activities
Mr.. Vanderlip's successor probably will
be announced this afternoon or tomorrow
During Mr.. Vanderlips term as assistant
secretary he has had practically exclusive
charge of the personnel of the department.
The management of the departmental
force, numbering over 5000 employees has
been conducted by him with close attention
and vigor. He is recognized as a disci-
plinarian Of the kind that demands faithful
service to the government, and, on the
other hand, rewards merit generously. A
recognition of this characteristic by the
employees of the Treasury Department has
undoubtedly raised the efficiency Of that
branch of the public service. Assistant
Secretary Vanderlip has had very close re-
lations with Secretary Gage-in fact, the
offices of the two have adjoined-and the
Secretary has relied upon him for relief
from the many small annoyances which
press upon the head of an executive de-
partment.
1t is believed that Mr.. Allies, the private
secretary to Secretary Cage will be Mr..
Vanderlip's successor.
Evening star., 1901-02-26
PENALTIES FOR .HAZING.
Text of the Provision Agreed to by
COnferees.


COnferees.
The conferees Of the Senate and House
have reached an agreement on the hazing
amendment to the Military Academy appro-
priation bill. Yielding to the demands Of
the Senate, they have eliminated the pro-
vision inserted by the first conference at
the instance of the Dick Investigating COM
mittee and the House cenferees have agreed
to accept the amendment as originally made
by the Senate, with notifications and one
addition. The modification limits the time
during which offenders may be kept out of
the army or navy to two years, the Senate
making 1t perpetual, and the Marine Corps
is added to the organic Stions to appoint
ment to which they are rendered Ineligible.
The provision as agreed Upon is as follows:
The superintendent Of the Military Acad-
emy shall make such rules, to be approved
by the Secretary of War, as will efYectualiy
prevent the practice of haxing; and any ca
det found guilty of participating In or en-
couragtng or countenanoing such practice
shall be summarily expelled from the acad-
envy and shall not thereafter be reappoilL-
ed to the corps OF cadets or be eligible for
appointment as a commissioned officer in
the army, navy or Marine Corps until two
years after the graduation Of the class Of
which he was member"
Evening star., 1901-02-26
ROW At GOsPORT NAVY YARD.
"Orkmen Try to Give Aid to n De-
sertinE Marine.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
PORTSMOUTH, Va, February 26.-The
arrest of a deserving marine, who was es-
Gaping in tha costume of a workman from
the yard. almost precipitated 4 riot at the
yarl gate. In the melee Samuel Meads
fifteen years old, was stabbed in the neck
with a bayonet. In anticipation of the es-
cape of the marine, of whose disguise the
authorities had notice, the guard was
doubled at both the gates. When the de-
sertcr appeared he was recognized and
placed under arrest. Some excitement en-
sued and a big crowd of workmen pressed
forward
The lieutenant in command of the guard
ordered the gate cleared and the marines
went for the crowd Private r. Hassell
1t Is stated, seized young Meads. a shin
fltter's apprentice, by the ear and when the
boy protested struck him over the head
with the fiat of the bayonet AS the lad
started to run the point of the marines
bayonet struck him behind the ear. split
nhS the scalp several inches down to the
neck The workmen instantly started to
get possession of Meads assalant but were
dlssiiaded by those of their companions who
rea! zeG that it would be futile to cone with
the marine guard. The thrca tened riot suh-
slo'h. The matter will be reported to Ad-
miral Cotton, who will investigate it,
Evening star., 1901-02-26
MINERS AWFUL FATE
Fifty Of Them Imprisoned in Burn
ing Mine.
HORROR At KEMMERER, WYOMING
But Little Hope Entertained for
Their Recovery Alive.
FUTILE EFFORTS AT RESCUE

KEMMERER, Wyo.. February 26.-Fifty
foreigners, whose names are as yet unob-
tainable, undoubtedly have perished In n
fire which was discovered last evening in
the sixth level Of the Diamondville coal
mine No. l. Only one man. John Anderson.
was able to reach the main shaft and
make his escape, SO quickly did the fire
spread through the level.
Fire was discovered in the sixth level OF
the mine late last evening. No one knows
how 1t started. The night shift of fifty
men. all foreigners, had been at work sew
eral hours, and, for a time were unaware
of their danger. They were scattered along
the workings, some distance back from the
main lead.
John Anderson was the nearest man to
the opening of the level into the shaft. He
gave the alarm, which was passed down
the tunnel and then placing heavy over
coat over his head, began desperate bat
tie with the smoke. fire and deathly fumes
of gas, to reach the main lead, where es-
cape might be possible.
Rescued by Outsiders
By this time the outside OF the col
hery had learned of the fire and several
went down in the hope of rescuing the i'm
prisoned miners. At the opening of the
level, where the flames were at work they
found Anderson. completely exhausted. He
was carried to the open air and soon re-
Fived. although he was severely burned
about the body. Anderson explained the
situation In which his companions We're
placed and every effort was made to reach
the imprisoned men.
Every plan known TO mining experts and
the officials of the company was quickly
put into operation for the checking of the
fire, but without apparent effect. The
level was plugged" at its opening, about
two miles from the mouth, in order to
check the draught through the workings
and thus kill the fire. Bands of men went
down the shaft repeatedly and tried to
race the flames. which We're eating thnir
way through the level, but were inva riably
compelled to retreat.
There was no let-up in the efforts to
get into the level, however, and this despite
the almost absolute certainty that none of
the imprisoned men can now be alive
Ihere were number of horses In the
workings and the older miners still hone
That the imprisoned men may have found
way to light off the flames and that they
Will subsist on horsemeat until rescuers
can reach them.
Evening star., 1901-02-26
THREW HER CHILDREN IN RIVER.
insane Woman at Pittsburg Then At
tempted Suicide.

PITTSBtRG February 26.-Mrs. Maggie
Dlethorn, aged twentysix years walked
out on the 22d street bridge about $50
O'Clock this morning with her two children,
aged two and four years. and when in the
center of the structure quickly picked I'm
the little ones and threw them into tho
Monongahela river
Before she could follow she was arrested
Boats put out at once and rescued one of
the children, but the other was drowned.
Inc woman was evidently demented She
told the police that the act was an tnsnira
tion from heaven.
she has been under religious excitement
lor several weeks and has been almost
constantly praying. The boy who was
rescued was taken to the South Side Hos
PtaI. 1t Is thought he will die from ex-
posure. The body of the girl was recov-
cred.
Evening star., 1901-02-26
THE EXPOSITION BILL,
Senate Amendments Apparently Jeop.
ardfze Its Chances.


ardfze Its Chances.
Speaker Henderson today referred the
st. Louis exposition bill, with the Senate
amendments apropriating $25O,OOO for the
Charleston exposition and providing for the
closing Of the exposition on Sunday, to the
special committee which reported the bill,
The bill has been on the Speakers table
for several days in the hope that it could
be gotten into conference by unanimous
consent. The request made by Mr.. Tawney
at the close. of the session last night to
non- concur and send the bill to conference
having been met with an objection from
Mr.. Shepherd (Texas), the Speaker decided
to send the bill to committee. Mr.. Tawney
has called the committee to meet this at
ternoon. The committee will disagree to
the Senate amendments, but the parliament
tary status of the bill viii not be improved
as motion to non-concur is not privileged.
One of the friends of the bill said today
that the only chance for the bill seemed to
depend upon the Senate's recalling the bill
and striking out the amendments.
Evening star., 1901-02-26
HEAD OF JOHNS HOPKINS.
Assistant Secretary Hill May Become
IniVersity President.

Although positive information Is lacking
there is q general impression in usually
well-informed circles that there is substan-
tial foundation for the constantly repeated
report that DR.. David j. Hill, assistant Sec
re tary Of state will succeed Prof. Daniel
c. Gilman president of Johns Hopkins
University. In Baltimore. Nd. Prof. Gill
man has been at the head of this univer-
sity for nearly twenty-five years and re-
Gently rendered his resignation. with the
tacit understanding that he would remain
in office until his successor was chosen and
ready to assume his duties. So far as
known the trustees have not Yet selected
President Gilman's successor, but there are
many reasons for the belief that Assistant
Secretary Hill is the choice of the trus-
tees, and that the announcement of his Sc
lection is simply withheld for the present
from reasons of expediency not known out
side of the institution.
Some significance is placed in the fact
that elaborate preparations are being made
to commemorate in October next the tWen-
ty-hfth anniversary of the actual COM
mencement of Johns Hopkins University
Two days will be given up to the ceIehra-
ton. and the alumni from all parts of the
country will be invited to Darticipate The
prediction is made that the occasion will
mark the installation of the next president
of the institution. who is expected to make
his inaugural address at that time. The
celebration will occur the 10th and 18th Of
October next. 1t is argued that the pro-
gram indicates that the presidency is set
tied, and that the trustees are not groping
about in the dark for President Gilman's
successor.
Assistant Secretary Hill was the orator
and the chief guest at Johns Hopkins at
Washington's birthday celebration, which
circumstance In itself shows the high
regard IN which he is held by the
trustees DR.. Hill was formerly president
nf Tnf II
fitted i'll every way for the position which,
1t is said. he Is destined to fill In the Balti-
more university
When seen the subject this morning
DR.. Hill asked to be excused from dis
cussing it in any phase at the present mo-
ment,
Evening star., 1901-02-26
NECESSARY LUXURIES
ARTICLES OF DIET FORMERLY
BOUGHT WITH CANTEEN PROFITS.
Soldiers VIII still Get Them. but the
Government VIII Foot
the Bills.

1t will cost the government over S600,0O0
to supply the United States soldiers with
the little 1uXuries which were formerly pro-
vided from the profits of the canteen. I'm
der the general power conferred upon the
Secretary of War to rearrange the army
ration a power heretofore jealousy re-
tanned by Congress, Gen. Weston and the
officers of the commissary department are
trying to work out the problem of supply
ing these little articles, which, while in one
sense luxuries, have become actually neces-
sary articles of diet. Thus, for instance it
is proposed to increase the sugar ration
by five pounds in every 100 rations. This
one little Item involves an additional eX-
penditure for sugar of over $4,000 annual
ly. Nearly all the soldiers want milk in
some form. and the canteen has heretofore
eral is going to furnish an evaporated cream
which is found to be palatable and nutri-
tious.
This commodity will cost something like
articles in the way of spices and dried
fruits which swell the total to the figure
above stated.
Cash In Lieu Of Milk.
A proposition Is under consideration to
allow the soldier small sum in cash in
lieu, say, Of the milk ration, 80 that he can
supply himself with any seasonable vege-
tables or fruits which may be had near his
post One cent per ration is the sum which
has been calculated sufficient for the pur-
pose. That would yield each company about
$50 per month and the point to be decided
is whether the men would prefer the milk
or the cash. In the latter case it would be
necessary to secure immediate legislation
from Congress, for there is no warrant for
such cash payments at present. The ad0p-
ton Of this system would also probably in
volve the employment Of additional clerical
force in Washington and at the larger
posts. owing to the increased number Of &C.
counts to be kept, for voucher must be
provided for the expenditure OF every cent
of the money.
The inquiry into the component of the
tion is bringing out some surprising facts.
1t had been generally supposed that there
was too much meat in the American army
ration for use in warm climates. Now one
of the ablest surgeons in the army, one
who has devoted much Of his life to the
study OF dietetics, has assured the quarter
masters department that our meat ration
is really too small for the tropics. He says
that under the hot suns the carbon in Il
white mans blood is speedily oxidiZed and
burned up by the sum- and a great deal Of
meat must be eaten to supply the waste
Therefore the meat ration IS more likely to
be increased than diminished when the new
order issues in few days.
Evening star., 1901-02-26
DIR. EDWARD EATON RETIREs.
Tenders His Resignation as PRESIDED,
of BeIOit COLLEGE,

CHICAGO. February 26-After fifteen
years service as president of Beloit Col
lese' Dr. Edward d. Eaton rendered his
resignation, and 1t was accepted at a meet
ing or the board OF trustees held last
night The resignation Is to take effect
at the end of the present school year
Efforts were made by the trustees To
lnouce President Eaton to take an indef
mite vacation and retain his position but
he replied that he felt he had remained
with the institution until 1t was In such
condition that another could take hold and
direct its affairs.
PRESIDENT Eaton will leave for Mexico.
where he will remain indefinitely.
Evening star., 1901-02-26
REGRET CONCERTS RECALL.
Ministers at Pekin Think 1t Mems
Change of Policy.

LONDON, February 26-The Pail Mall
Gazette's correspondent at Pekin, tele-
graphing under date Of yesterday, says:
United States Minister Conger's recall
which is practically rebuff is very gen.
orally regretted. 1t is feared that his un-
compromising attitude will be exchanged
for policy that will prove unnecessarily
benevolent
''Today's meeting Of ministers was con-
cerned in drawing up a list of the pro-
vincial officials implicated in the Boxer
movement. whose punishment it is intend
ed to demand
THE remaining clauses Of the demands
of the powers will take six months to
settle
1.-THE Germans continue to punish Chi
nese troops guilty of brigandage and blood
shed. They have gained magnificent
reputation for military efficiency"