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Evening star., 1901-12-23
TRANSPORT MCCLELLAN ARRIVES.
Brings Remains of Captain Draper of
the Marine Corps.

NEW YORK. December 23.-The United
States transport Mcclellan arrived here
today from Manila via Suez, with thirty
eight cabin and 242 soldiers from the Phil
ippines. OF these 2si5 men are of the 1st
Battalion of Engineers, the others are dis
charged soldiers. Among the cabin pas
scngers were Col c. A Dempsey, Major
Henry Wygant, Major ]. E. Maxim. Cap
tains c. C. Walcott, F. H. Lawton, H. l..
ThrelkeId, Lieut.. Earl Edmunson, Captain
Lieut. w. S. Martin.
The transport brought two dead bodies
Captain Herbert Draper of the United
States Marine Corps. who died at Hong
Kong and VIM. B. Tabb a civilian clerk
to the United States naval engineer at
Guam, who died on board ship November
q The battalion of troops are under the
command of Major J. E. Maxim of the 11th
Infantry. Eight officers who were passen-
gers on the transport left the vessel at
Port Said to make tour of Europe.
The Mcclellan had head winds and gen.
orally stormy weather from SueZ and fresh
easterly to southeasterly gales to longitude
30 west along the 33d parallel then fresh
north and west gales to Bermuda. The
transport was very slow and was obliged
to put into Bermuda for coal, her supply
having run down to eighty-five tons. TAX
Ing on board 142 tons she proceeded from
Bermuda to this port.
The Mcclellan, since leaving New York on
July 10 last, has covered a distance of 25.-
757 miles. She left New York with $50 men
of the 26th United States Infantry, and
party of eight congressman. She arrived
at Manila September 8, discharged the
troops and then spent twenty-five days
visiting the various islands with the con-
gressmen- She left Manila on the return
trip on October IS on her return to this
port
Evening star., 1901-12-23
RELATIONS NOT BROKEN OFF.
Secretary of Legation at
Chilean Republic.


Both the Chilean and the Argentine rep
resentatives were at the State Department
today in reference to the Chie-Argentine
controversy, which had again assumed a
threatening aspect by reason of Argentina's
withdrawal of her minister from Chill and
the submission of the entire affair to Brit
ish arbitration. On the part of Chile, 1t
appears that she has not Joined in this lat
est submission TO arbitration, and il is a
question whether one party TO a conflict
can refer it to arbitration. But il IL stat
ed that Chile had anticipated Argentina
and had previously made proposition that
the subject be referred to the British au-
thorities. This was not accepted by the
Argentine government, so that it is a mat
ter of some surprise that Argentina should
now make similar proposition. However.
the previous action OF Chile seems make
it certain that she Will now accept the ar
may be some objection to the manner IN
which this was brought about
A dispatch from the Chilean government
TO Mr.. Infante, the Chilean charge here,
announces the withdrawal Of the Argentine
minister on leave, the secretary of legation,
Mr. Blancas, remaining charge daft
faires. This latter fact indicates that Ar
gentina has not terminated diplomatic re-
lations with Chile, but has confined her
action to Withdrawing her minister on
leave.
The United States government is watch
ing the progress of the negotiations and
is standing ready to exercise any service
in the way of peaceful solution that may
be agreeable to both parties. The submits
sion to Great Britain is entirely satisfactory
to the authorities here and they WIFI prob
ably aid in having both governments ac-
cede to that manner OF solution.
Evening star., 1901-12-23
ENVOY TO THE VATICAN.
Pope Expects This Government t
Send a Representatives.

Send a Representatives.
LONDON, December 23-The Pail Mall
Gazette publishes the following dispatch
from Rome today:
1.-The Vatican is becoming decidedly more
hopeful that the United States will yield to
the pope's great desire and appoint diplo-
matte representative to the Vatican. So
anxious is the pope for the success of his
project that he would be satisfied at pres
ent with a semi-official representative, IN
the hope that he would be eventually
turned into a minister or ambassador. 1t
seems that Washington Is not unwilling to
discuss the matter, and the Vatican has in
timated in return it's desire to meet Amer
lean wishes in Cuba and the Philippines
and possibly create another cardinal in the
United States. The pope is somewhat op-
posed to the latter step while Cardinal Glib
bons lives, but he may compromise the
matter by creating Archbishop Ireland or
Archbishop Corrigan cardinal of the Curia,
entailing living in Rome
ROME, December 23.-The pope today re-
ceived the cardinals, who offered him tn cir
Christmas greetings. The pontiff made
lengthy address, in which he condemned
what he characterized as the excessive lib
erty of thought indulged in at the present
time. He sharply criticised socialism, agi-
tation for divorce and hostility between
different sections of the church, and urged
a union of the Christian churches
Evening star., 1901-12-23
TRAVELLERS TO SOUTH AFRICA.
Must Obtain Permits From the British
Authorities,

The State Department has received from
Mr.. White, secretary of embassy at Lon.
don, under date of December 6, a copy Of
a notice received by him from the British
foreign Office in regard to permits for per-
sons desiring to proceed to South Africa
Lord Lansdowne, in forwarding the notice,
calls attention to the fourth paragraph,
which states that subjects of foreign pow
ers, who may wish to proceed to South
Africa from ports in the United Kingdom
can obtain a permit on production Of salts
factory evidence from the re-
spective embassies or legations In London"
Each applicant for permit must produce
a certificate to show that he is in possess
sion of at least f10O $4s8), or Is In posi-
tion to maintain himself on arrival in South
Africa; that the object Of his Journey is
bona fde, and that he has not been deport-
ed or sent out of his country as INDECENT.
The concluding paragraph Of the notice
states:
1T should be clearly understood that
these permits are available only to enable
passengers to land in South Africa and
are no guaranty that they will be allowed
to proceed inland. Those who wish to do SO
much apply for permits at the port Of dis
embarkation. The latter are warned that
there are still thousands OF persons walt
Ing at the coast ports for an opportunity to
return to their homes, who will probably
have precedence over later arrivals.
Evening star., 1901-12-23
Readjusters of Southern Representa-
tion in Congress.
fHF PRESIDENT UNWILLING TO LEAD
Matter to Be Considered at Re-
publican Caucus.
AID HOPED FROM MR.. PAYNE

The promoters of the proposition 10 re-
duce the representation of the southern
states in Congress are not very much en-
couraged to continue the efforts started so
braVely at the beginning OF the session
1he prospects of a favorable action are not
regarded as so promising as they seemed a
few weeks ago.
There is fntimation of a lack of heartiness
at the White House in the support desired
for the success of the scheme. 1t is said
that while President Roosevelt has not dep
recated the movement, he has not agreed
to lead ii. and that was what was wanted
of him. He would probably sign a bill II
Congress should present one to him. but It
now seems doubtful IL he can be induced
10 urge the legislation spon Congress.
There is also some disaffection among the
southern republicans, which while In itself
hardly sufficient to make a great deal of
difference, adds to the difficulties OF the
situation. There is no doubt that there is
a strong sentiment among the republicans
favorable to the plans of Mr.. Crumpacker
and Mr.. Moody, and the objections of the
southern republicans could probably be
easily overruled by the majority.
1t is the supposed attitude of the White
House that bothers the men who are In
earnest about trying to bring about a re-
form which they have preached for long
time. They say the case is not hopeless.
however, and that it yet may be possible to
carry the project to successful end.
To BE Discussed I'm Caucus.
There will be a caucus of republicans
upon the question soon after the reassen-
bling of the House from the holiday recess.
At that meeting the whole question will be
thoroughly gone over, and IL any crumbs
of comfort have fallen from the White
House table in the meantime they Will be
spread before the company. Mr.. Crum-
packer has signatures sufficient to author
iZe the calling of a caucus, and he Will
utilize them. 1t is his opinion that the
campaign for the correction of the alleged
evils of misrepresentation should not be
abandoned after having taken such promis-
ing form.
One of the suggestions now under con-
sideration is that if the sentiment deyel-
oped at that meeting is as Overwhelmingly
in favor of the Crumpacker-Moody PROPOSE
tions as it is thought to be. a committee be
appointed to talk over the question with
the President, and, if his interest can pe
obtained to ask him to send a special mes
sage TO Congress recommending the change.
Hope of Paync's Aid.
The presence of Mr.. Henry c. Payne I'm
the cabinet is expected to aid in the prop
aganda. He has been working away on
that subject for years. The congressional
advocates OF the change IN representation
Will seek his aid to get their case before
the President.
1t is thought that within q week OF two
after the recess a definite decision will be
dropped for the session or will be made q
party policy and pushed. All the present
indications are unfavorable to the latter
contingency.
Evening star., 1901-12-23
Gen. Kitchener Reports Three Sharp
Engagements Recently.
BRITISH LOSSES WERE SEVERE
Britz, De Wet and Botha Led the
Burgher Forces.
THEY ALSO SUFFERED LOSS

LONDON, December 23.-Lord Kitchener,
urday. December 81. sends reports of sharp
fighting, ,in the Orange River and Transvaal
colonies. Two hundred mounted infantry
in the neighborhood of Beginderyn were
divided into parties and were searching
farms, when they were attacked by 300
Beers and forty armed natives under Com
mander BritZ. The Beers charged deter
minedly in overwhelming numbers. Be-
yond the fact that the British casualties
were severe no details have been received.
Lord Kitchener also reports that during
General De Vets attack the British
force, commanded by Generals Dartnel and
Campbell. at Langberg, December 1S the
Beers charged bravely and fought desper-
ately for several hours. De Wet was driven
off with the loss of twenty men.
There were twelve casualties on the side
of the British.
On December 20, NJ Botha, with 800
Beers, surprised Col Damant's advance
guard at Tafel-Kop Orange River colony.
The Beers rushed kopje commanding the
main body and the guns, but Damant raj
lied his men and drove the Beers from the
kC pie. The British casualties were heavy.
Damant was dangerously wounded, two Of
fcers and twenty men were killed and three
officers and seventeen men were wounded.
The Beers left six dead on the field and dis
persed. The British pursued the enemy
and captured number of prisoners, includ-
ing Commandant Keyter.
Later, the Beers, under a flag of truce
asked permission to remove their dead.
They admitted having buried twenty-seven
men.
Evening star., 1901-12-23
LARGEST ON RECORD.
Sale of American Farming ImpIe-
nents I'm Russian Empire.


nents i'm Russian Empire.
The sale of American agricultural ma
chimes and implements during 1901 was the
the largest on record in the Russian en-
pire, according to the annual report If
United States Consul Heenan at Odessa
which will be published in full in the VOL
ume entitled Commercial Relations for
1901 issued by the State Department. Mr.
Heenan says that the increased tariff ex-
acted by Russia on certain American prod
ucts in retaliation for the American tax on
Russian sugar, had not up to the date Of
his report, November o. made much i'm
preston on the imports of those articles
but he adds that it is probably too early
to determine the effect of the Russian in
creased tariff.
Mr.. Heenan says that such machines as
harvesters, binders, mowers, reapers and
horse rakes of American make are so well
and SO favorably known as to defy serious
competition in Russia, but that on the
other hand, there are number Of other
agricultural implements such as plows
drills, seeding machines, etc, Of American
make which are not to be found in the
empire. These latter he says, would find
ready sale in Russia if patience and en-
ergy were used in their presentation to the
agriculturists Of the empire.
Evening star., 1901-12-23
CONFERENCE AT CAPITOL
SENATOR MCMILLAN AND THE BOARD
OF ASSESSORS.
A New Personal Tax Bill to BE Drawn
General Subject of Taxa
tiOn Discussed.

personal tax bill is to be at once framed
by the assessors of the District of Columbia
for consideration by Congress. This action
will be taken by request of Senator Nc
MILAN, chairman of the Senate committee
on the District of Columbia. The courts
having declared that the present personal
tax law is invalid, this course has been
taken in order to supply a personal tax
law that will stand in the courts and that
will not incite great popular resentment
because of inquisitorial features which it
is proposed shall be kept out of the bill.
Conference at the Capitol.
Senator Mcmillan today was in confer
ence for an hour and a half with the board
of assessors of the District. The entire
subject of taxation in the District was dis
cussed at this conference, which was held
in the room of the Senate committee on the
District of Columbia. The bill for a per-
sonal tax law that it is desired shall be
drawn up for congressional consideration
Will provide for the taxation of tangible
property. such as horses and carria ges,
household furniture in value beyond min
imum amount to be stipulated, which will
probably be about $500.
1t will be drawn in such a way as to
reach household articles of luxury. 1t will
also provide for the taxation of stocks and
bonds of corporations, which it is proposed
to reach by a tax on the corporation in
stead of tax on the stocks and bonds in
the hands of the individual. The objec-
tion to what is termed inquisitorial tax
is largely on account of the methods re-
quired IL order to tax such stocks and
bonds in the hands of individuals which
makes necessary variety of inquiry into
personal affairs of individuals. This bill
will be drawn up during the present holi-
day session that it will be ready for con-
sideration Immediately upon the reassem-
bling of Congress.
Alleged differentiation of Land.
At this conference the general subject of
equalization of taxation in the District was
considered. Senator Mcmillan called to the
attention of the board of assessors several
instances of what have been regarded as
excessively low valuation of property in
the District and which have been placed
before him by citizens. These related
largely to unimproved land located in the
suburbs northwest of the city. The assess
ors explained that the assessments to which
Mr.. Mcmillan called their attention related
to the past, and that since recent real estate
development had taken place these assess
ments had been increased. They also ex-
planned to him the basis on which they
made their assessments, and he expressed
satisfaction that these changes had been
made in the interest of a greater equaliZa-
ton of the burdens of taxation.
Evening star., 1901-12-23
WILL BE PAID TOMORROW.
Department Clerks VIII Probably b
Excused Earlier Than IxuaI

Department Clerks VIII Probably Be
Excused Earlier Than Usual.
AS a result Of a cabinet discussion, it has
been decided that the executive depart
ments shall be closed on Christmas day and
New Year day. which are holidays in the
District of Columbia, and that the clerks
and the employees may be excused for half
a day tomorrow. 1t is left optional with
the heads of the various departments
whether the employees shall be excused to-
morrow at u o'clock or at a later hour
There will probably be no uniformity on
this point. Although it is probableth the
employees in most Of the departments will
be excused at noon tomorrow, those in
some of the other departments will prob
ably be kept at their desks until l o'clock
or later in the afternoon. The usual hours
of business will be observed in all the de-
partments during the remainder of the
Christmas holidays, including the day be-
fore New Year. Arrangements have been
made whereby the employees will tomorrow
receive their December salaries up to date.
By direction of the President, the order
excusing all employees who can be spared
at noon tomorrow, applies to the govern
ment printing office and the Washington
navy yard, as well as the executive depart
mentS,
Evening star., 1901-12-23
An Old Seal Unearthed.

Chief Clerk Charles F. Irelan of the pat
ent Office, while rummag glng in the base
ment of the Interior building this morning
in search of some old records, unearthed an
old seal of the patent Office that has not
been In use for more than half century.
1t is Of peculiar mechanism and the face
of the framework is adorned with a face
that might easily be taken for composite
of Senator Cullom and former Secretary of
the Interior Bliss. The old instrument,
which must have done yeoman service as
the die is badly worn, will be polished up
and given a prominent place among the
valued archives of the office.
Evening star., 1901-12-23
AMERICAS rERRIroR,
Judge Advocate Generals RuIfns
Saves Sailor From Trial.

Judge Advocate Generals Ruling
Saves Sailor From Trial.
The Secretary of the Navy has approved
an opinion by the judge advocate general
that the Philippine Islands are United
States territory so far as the statute of
limitation applies to naval offenses. In the
case in question a sailor deserted from the
navy over two years ago and enlisted in
the army. His regiment was serving In the
Philippines and he remained with it. The
naval authorities learning of his where
abouts instituted proceedings for his trial
by court-martial on the charge of deser-
tlon. The bureau Of navigation approved
the application for court-martial proceed
ings. and in the natural course of depart
mental routine the case came, before the
judge advocate general. That officer gave
an opinion that the offense was barred from
trial by the statute of limitation, the Of
tense having occurred more than two years
ago, and the alleged deserter not having
left the territory of the United States
Secretary Long has approved this opinion
and directed a discontinuance of the pro-
ceedings against the sailor.
Evening star., 1901-12-23
ANOTHER CHICAGO ROBBERY,
Two Night watchmen Gagged and Ot
fee Safe Looted

CHICAGO. December 23.-Robbers forced
an entrance into the building of the Chicago
House Wrecking Company. 35th and Iron
streets. early today. overpowered, tied and
gagged the two night watchmen, and after
blowing open the company's safe escaped
with It's contents. Later one of the watch
men, still bound, crawled into the office Of
the building and pulled fire alarm box.
When members OF the fire department ar
rived the men were released and the mat
ter was reported to the police. According
TO the story OF the watchmen, Louis Back
and Peter Brennan, there were six men in
the attacking party.
The watchmen say they were overcome
only after hard fight and after their re-
yolvers had been taken from them Black
reported to the police that the robbers had
taken $50 from him and So from Brennan.
1t is not known yet how much was taken
from the safe.
Evening star., 1901-12-23
He will need about one more sitting, after
which he viii finish the painting.

He will need about one n1oEe sitting, after
which he will finish the painting.
No Change to BesAIade.
The President has decidea &to make no
change in the office of collector Of internal
revenue for the district of New Mexico, now
held by Mr.. A. e. Morrison. whose record
In the office Is said to be satisfactory.
Gov. Cranes Statement.
BOSTON, December 23-Governor Crane
gave out the following statement here this
afternoon:
Il have felt obliged to decline. the ap-
pointment Of Secretary Of the Treasury
rendered me by the President, on account
of illness in my family and inability to ar
range my business affairs at such short
notice.
That was all the governor would say 1t
is understood that his reference to illness
In his family is based upon, the fact that
his mother Is an invalid, and on that ac-
count he does not care to leave his Dalton
home
Evening star., 1901-12-23
MURDER AT NOBLEsvILLE, IND.
Crime Thought to Have Been Work of
Jealous Rival.

NOBLESVILLE, Ind, December o.
John E. Seay, aged twenty-seven employed
by the Noblesville Milling Company in this
city. was murdered yesterday. He was
resting on stairway near a window. when
an unknown person fired a load Of buck
shot through the glass, the entire contents
of the weapon entering Seay's head.
William Fodrea. aged twenty-three was
arrested soon after the tragedy on the
charge of having committed the crime He
protests his innocence. 1t Is said that both
Seay and FOdrea were in love with the
Hame girl.
Evening star., 1901-12-23
BRITISH QUEEN QUITE ILL.
Program for Christmas Celebration
Sandringham Abandoned.

SNhUFfhEhHm AbAndOned.
LONDON, December 23.-The Associated
Press hears that the condition Of Queen
Alexandra is more serious than has been
given out, and that 1t causes some anx-
iety. Doctors are in constant attendance
upon her majesty.
A bulletin issued at noon today says the
queen is progressing favorabIy, but that
the extensive arrangements made for
Christmas festivities at Sandringham, In
Guiding large shooting parties, have all
been upset. and their majesttes will spend
Christmas at Marlborough House.
Evening star., 1901-12-23
Exhibitions at Fr.aksors, Germany.

Exhibitions Mt FranlfOn1, Gezmany.
United States Vice Consul Genesnl MUIR
ply at Frankfort. Germany,s has Informed
the State Department that three exhibitions
are to be held in that city daring he spring
Of the approaching year. one an interna-
tional exhibition Of st. Bernard dogs; a. sec
ond, the union of German dealers in shoes
and lastly poultry exhibition
Evening star., 1901-12-23
Only President Proctor Here.

President John, r. Proctor is the only
member of the civil service commission in
the city. Commissioner William Dudley
Foulke has gone to his old home in Rich
mond, Ind, with his family, and will re-
main there until after the holidays Com
missioner Rodenberg is at his old home in
East st. Louis. He will not return until
after New Year.
Evening star., 1901-12-23
=...-ding Guayaqui1 Credit.,

"The situa ton demands extreme caution
on the part of United States merchants in
extending credits" says United States Con-
sui General De Leon. at Guayaquii. in re-
porting to the State Department the failure
of the large exporting 1lrms Af Martin Rein
berg & Co. The rssljs sozf the zbanF sSf which
afr. Reinberg was nsae Of the naasaaxcrs.
says Mr. De Leon. has been~ oliASRd BY
the failure Of the Paris branch of aen1ira. 10
Brothers. firm hitherto regarded as the
wea1thiest in Ecua6er
Evening star., 1901-12-23
Personal Mention.

Commissioner of Patents Allen win leave
the city this afternoon for Auburn. N Y,
where he will spend Christmas with his
aged mother.
Mr.: L. Seward Terry, private secretary
to Commissioner of Pensions III. CIay
Evans. and his sister, Miss Terry of the
pension bureau. have gone to Westfield.
N. Y, where they will attend a reunion of
their amily.
Evening star., 1901-12-23
DEMONSTRATION AGAINST TURKEY.
Police I'm Sofia Had to Protect suItau-s
Agent There.

SOFIA, Bulgaria, December pa revo-
iutionary demonstration against Turkey
took place here last night. The police ex-
perienced difficulty in preventing the riot
ers from wrecking the residence of the
Turkish commissioner. Thousands of peo-
pie who were in sympathy with those ac-
lively engaged in the rioting particIpated
in the disturbance by shouting for q revolu-
ton in Macedonia.