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Evening star., 1901-07-20
PARIS EXPOSITION
WHEN THE TERM or SERVICE OF
THREE OFFICIALS EXPIRES.
Commissfoner Generals Dates Will
Cease Tomorrow = Assistant
Commissioner and Secretary.

Mr. Mitchell. the acting controller OF the
treasury has received and answered let
ter from Ferdinan nd w. Peck, commissioner
general to the Paris exposition, in which
Mr.. Peck asks q decision upon the ques-
tion Of the expiration OF the term OF serv-
ice Of the commissioner general, the as
sistant commissioner general ana the Sec
retary of the exposition commission, under
the terms of the act of July !, 1898. pro-
viding for the participation OF the United
States in said exposition"
Mr.. Mitchels decision is that "the COM
missioner generals term of service and his
office will terminate on July II, 1901. and
the terms of service of the secretary and
assistant commissioner general will expire
and their offices terminate at all events on
August II and September 3. 1901. respec-
lively, and may expire sooner II said work
is completed before said dates, or If. in the
clude sooner to terminate said terms Of
service and said Offices This decision
makes Mr.. Peck's term expire tomorrow.
Mr.. Mitchell says further: Under the
sioner general July %, 1898; S. w. Wood
ward was appointed assistant commissioner
general September 3, 1893, and Fred. W.
Bracket was appointed secretary August
IL, 1S9S These appointments were con-
firmed by the Senate December 10. 1885, and
commission was issued to each bearing
date December 15 1893. The accounts of
the secretary and disbursing agent Of the
commission on file in this department show
that the three officers named entered upon
duty and have been paid their salaries on
and from July 22. 1893; September 2, 1898
and August Is, 1885, respectively.
The terms of service of these officers are
not for three years, but the act provides
that the terms of service shall not exceed
three years, and it was no doubt the ex-
pectation Of Congress that within less than
said three years the business would be
wholly finished
Il do not think the assistant commits
sioner general and the secretary as such
would be authorized to do business in con-
nection with the exposition and expend the
money appropriated by Congress- which by
the act Is intrusted solely to the commits
sioner general and to no one else after the
commissioner generals term Of offce has
expired by limitation; but IL the assistant
commissioner general, acting upon previous
general or specific instructions of the COM
missioner general, should have work to do
up to three years from the date Of his ap-
pointment, and the secretary and disburs-
Ing agent should have legitimate disbursing
under the general or particular directions
or the commissioner general, and 1t Is url-
completed at the termination Of the term
or service OF the commissioner general l
see no absolute prohibition In the statute
against the assistant commissioner general
and the secretary holding office and closing
up said work under said instructions after
the commissioner general Is out OF Office"
Evening star., 1901-07-20
AMERICAN TRADE INJURED.
Effect of the Plague and the War In
Cape Colony.

Effect of the Plague and the War in
Cape Colony.
The plague and the war in Cape Colony
are hurting United States trade in that
quarter. according to an interesting re-
port received at the State Department from
Consul General Stowe, dated shortly be-
fore he submitted his resignation to the
department. On account of the war ves-
sells from United States ports are COM
PEELED to lie in the bay for days at
time before dockage facilities can be OBJ
tanned, and this has caused orders for
certain goods, always obtained in the United
States. to be sent to England. Mail boats
arriving from Southampton are allowed to
enter the docks Immediately on arrival to
discharge passengers. and they are allowed
to discharge their freight at the same time
This prompt delivery has caused the change
of orders. and provisions and all other
lines needed promptly are now shipped
from England. Street railway supplies also
are ordered there at an excess of cost and
freight.
report of later date from Mr.. Stowe
states that the plague is on the wane, all
restrictions from this cause at the docks
having been removed
Evening star., 1901-07-20

Associate of President Dfaz Calls a,
the White HOuse.

Joaquin Baranda, who was a member Of
the cabinet of President Daz for eighteen
years, and who will probably re-enter the
cabinet If his health will permit, was one
OF the visitors at the White House today.
Mr.. Baranda has been travelling in this
country for his health since April and will
leave In few days for Mexico. He said
today that he had greatly enjoyed his trip
and was much impressed with the great
ness of the United States.
When asked about the health of Presi-
dent Diaz he said that his information was
that the chief executive of Mexico was do
ing well, although seventy-one years old.
When 1t was suggested that the death Of
DiaZ might leave Mexico in bad condi-
tion Mr.. Baranda said: president DiaZ is
a great man, but II he should die or leave
hts position there are many men in Mexico
able to cope with the situation and to con-
duct a good government. Mexico has
never been more prosperous or more peace
full"
Evening star., 1901-07-20
BE CAREFUL WITH WATER
BOTH PUMPS AT THE SUPPLY STA
TION ARE BROKEN.
Police Instructed to Prevent Sprfnk-
ling and Other Unnecessary
Use of Fluid.

Both Of the pumps at the pumping sta
ton are broken to such an extent as to put
them out of service, and 1t is feared that It
will take at least three days to repair
them This accident may cause the water
to give out on the upper services. In view
of this emergency the Commissioners have
been obliged to instruct the police to pre-
vent sprinkling or other use Of water
except for purely domestic purposes until
Tuesday next at least. The Commissioners
are satised that in view of this condition
Of affairs the water users will make every
efforts to economize in the use of water
for every purpose.
Evening star., 1901-07-20
STATE CENSUS OF MAINLAND.
Result Is 1893 Less Than the Revised
Federal Enumeration.

The result of the state census Of Mary
land shows the population of that state to
be 1.1S1 .651. This Ia just 6,393 less than
the revised report Of the federal census,
the latest data Of which include revised fig-
urers of st. Mary's, Charles and Anne
Arundel counties. AS first published the
federal census showed that Maryland's 8
population was 1.19o .O50. but an investiga-
ton caused change Of the census Of ST.
Mary's county from 1876 to 17,1s2. Of
Charles county from 1880 to 1852 and
Anne Arundel county from 40o1S to 80 800
The returns from Kent county are now be-
Ing revised. When the Official figures Of
the Maryland state census are received at
the census bureau they will be compared
by counties with the federal census and
they may result In a further investigation
by the census bureau into the way the
enumerators did their work in counties
other than those that have already been
the subject for investigation.
Evening star., 1901-07-20
REVENUE OFFICIALS AMBUSHED.
A Deputy Marshal Killed and Two
Men Wounded.

Mr.. Yerkes, the commissioner of internal
revenue. today received a telegram from
D. A. Num-, the collector Of internal rev.
enue at Nashville, Tenn, saying that q
party Of revenue officials had been am
bushed in the mountains Of Tennessee.
near Monterey. and that Deputy Marshal
Price was killed and Possemen Corder and
Mackey wounded. The revenue officials
evidently retired in haste, because the tele
gram states that Prices body was left on
the ground and will be recovered by a
fresh posse that is starting out. The rev.
enue party was composed of Deputy Col
lectors Bell and Stone, accompanied by
Special Employe Floyd, Deputy Marshal
Price and Possemen Corder and Mackey-
six well-known officials. 1t Is believed that
the ambushing party was a strong one.
The revenue officials made a stand because
one of the moonshiners was wounded.
Evening star., 1901-07-20
MEETING WITH MUCH FAVOR
The Suggestion That Admiral Dewey
BE Sent Abroad.

The suggestion to send Admiral Dewey to
England to attend the coronation cereno-
MES is meeting with exceptional favor, both
in naval and diplomatic circles. since this
detail will permit our government to have
as its naval representative an officer Of
equal rank that will be sent by other con-
tinental nations.
A leading official of the navy said today:
Particularly in England would this selec-
ton be hailed with delight. 1t would be re-
garded by the nation at large as q friendly
act upon the part Of our government, and
as a courtesy that would be practical ex-
hibition of our sympathy and esteem 1t
would permit the British government to
extend courtesies that could not be accord
ed to any other officer in our naval service.
1t would be particularly pleasing to the
British admiralty officials, since 1t would
permit them to give Admiral Dewey posi-
ton in the ceremonies that his rank would
entitle him to, and which British desires
would like them to accord.
"It will be remembered that when Gen
eral Chaffee was sent to China It. was nee
essary to give him higher rank in order
that he could be on an official equality with
the military commanders that had been
sent by other nations. The regulations Of
both the military and naval service Of all
countries provide that officers of different
countries shall take precedence according
tary officials Is the same as that In the
diplomatic service The elevation Of Gen
eral Chaffee, therefore. was made for the
same reason that our country appointed
ambassadors to London, Paris, Berlin and
St. Petersburg. At the coronation services
1t will be necessary for this country to
recognize this custom of precedence, and
we can pay no greater compliment to the
British people than by sending as our rep
resentative Admiral Dewey, whose place
will be in the front rank, an honor and
dignity which this country is entitled to
upon the occasion.
'The presence of Admiral Dewey with the
largest possible fleet that can be assembled
will undoubtedly make a great impression
upon the continental nations since 1t will
show to the foreign powers that the United
States thoroughly appreciates Its position
as world power. and that at all assem-
blages Of an international character a COM
manding position must be assigned it's lead
Ing representative.
1.-THE selection Of Admiral Dewey will not
only please the country, but 1t will prevent
strife in the naval service. for If a junior
officer Is selected who has identified him-
self with the Sampson-Schley controversy.
it will surely be resented by the ablic at
large
Evening star., 1901-07-20
RoOsevelt's Attitude.
Interior Department Changes.

The following changes have been made in
the Department of the Interior:
Patent office: Appointment-Roger C.
Chittenden of Massachusetts, fourth as
sistant examiner. 1920. Promotions-John
O'Connell Of District Of Columbia, copyist,
$72O to $500; Frank H. Hiatt of Nebraska
messenger boy, $500. to copyist, s720
Indian Office: Appointment-James B.
Shamwen of District of Columbia, mes
senger boy, $3.50.
Pension Office: Promotions-Joel T. Curry
Of Georgia. clerk. 81 200 to 81 400; John j.
Hyer of Missouri, clerk, 81 900 to 81 2fsD.
Robert Reyburn. jr., of Maryland and VIII
liam l.. Bowie Of North Carolina, copyists,
$50. to clerks, at $1,000; Leon G. Barnett
OF Oklahoma. messenger boy, 500, to as
sistant messenger, $72O.
Detailed from patent Office to pan-Ameri-
can exposition: Examiners Oscar c. Fox
and John W. Frost
Evening star., 1901-07-20

Stations for Returned Artfllerymen.
Acting Adjutant General Ward has re-
ceived a telegram from General Young,
commanding the Department Of California.
saying that in accordance with instructions
from the department, he has assigned COM
panies of coast artillery just arrived at San
Francisco from the Philippines to stations
as follows:
Twenty-ninth Company. to the Preside Of
San Francisco: 3Oth Company, to San Diego,
Cal; 32d Company, to Fort Lawton, Wash
and 33d Company. to Fort Candy, Wash.
Evening star., 1901-07-20
WILL REMAIN AT CAPE TOWN.
Consul General Stowe VIII Await His
SuccessOr's Appointment.

United States Consul General Stowe has
consented to remain at Cape Town until
the President has appointed his successor,
so that although he had already announced
his intention of leaving for home imme-
diately he will now be obliged to remain
until fall 1t Is not known at the State
Department just why he has declined the
proposition to remain in the capacity Of
vice consul. The department itself did not
make this proposition, but certain New
York merchants proposed directly to Mr..
Stowe to pay him a good salary which
proposition he has declined even in con-
nection with the vice consul generalship.
1t is surmised that he has already estab-
lished much better connection than that
now rendered him.
Evening star., 1901-07-20
Another Obstacle to Ours Trade.

In a communication to the State Depart
ment, United States Consul Warner, at
Leipzig, Germany. states that it is reported
that the reichstag will pass a law COM
pelling American exporters to Germany to
make out invoices covering the shipments.
these invoices to be authenticated by the
German consul in the United States in
whose district the gOods were produced. 1t
Is alleged that such a course will help the
officials in perfecting the statistics Of the
imports from the United States It viii, it
Is stated, also throw a1pthar obstacle in
the way OF American exportsto Germany
Evening star., 1901-07-20
AN IMMENSE UNDERTAKING.
The Havana Dry Dock to he Towed
to the Philippines.

Naval Constructor Gilmour has been or
dered to Havana to look over the floating
dock just purchased from Spain, and make
preparations for towing her to the naval
station at Olongapo, Philippine Islands.
Mr.. Gllmour will stop at New York and
take along party of workmen to put the
dock In shape for the long trip. It Is the
intention OF the naval authorities to invite
proposals from large towing concerns for
the contract Of taking the dock to It's new
destination. If possible the trip will be by
way OF the Suez canal. but there is still
doubt whether the canal locks will permit
the passage of such a large structure
Inc possible route and the distance the
dock would be towed are thus stated by the
Navy Depa rtment.
Evening star., 1901-07-20
THE ERWIN LYNCHING.
Italy's Representative Seeking to
Learn What Progress Has Been Made.

Mr.. Carignani, the Italian charge Of en-
bassy here. called upon Acting Secretary OF
State Hill this morning to learn what pro-
gress has been made into the investiga-
ton Of the lynching of the Italians at Err
win. Miss. recently. The charge has not
yet been able to secure evidence to es-
tablish the nationality of the dead men,
although the Italian authorities originally
reported otherwise, and unless this shall
be Forthcoming, and 1t shall be shown that
they were not naturaliZed to the Unite
States, there probably will be no further
proceedings in the case as far as the State
Department Is concerned.
Evening star., 1901-07-20

AS result of a report submitted to the
Austrian council Of agriculture, setting
forth that suits cannot be brought to re-
cover losses in transactions for the future
delivery Of grain, the council has unani-
mously declared itself in favor of prohibit
ing altogether transactions in grain for
future delivery. This information is con-
veyed in a communication to the State De-
partment from United States Consul War
ner at Leipzig, Germany. Mr.. Warner
states that the council has petitioned the
government to use its influence to sup
press this practice altogether in Austro-
Hungary.
Evening star., 1901-07-20
GEN. LUDLOw,S RETURN.
Has Arrived at Convent, N. J.-Inya-
lided Home From Manila

The War Department was today notified
that Brigadier General William Ludlow,
invalided home from the Philippines on ac-
count Of consumption, has arrived at Con-
vent. N. j. He stood the journey from
San Francisco fairly well. and is to be
treated by leading specialists in the treat
ment of lung diseases He will remain at
Convent. unless 1t is deemed advisable to
remove him elsewhere. His condition will
be watched with special interest in the
District of Columbia, where he has many
friends.
Evening star., 1901-07-20
ENGLAND DECLINES,
VIII Not Release Americans Captured
With the Beers.

with the bOers.
In response to the representations to the
State Department. the British government
has courteously, though firmly, declined to
release any of the Americans who were
captured while serving in the Boer army.
The only exceptions will be in the case Of
prisoners whose health is such as to make
their confinement dangerous. Some Ameri-
cans are among the military prisoners in
Ceylon and the State Department had spe-
cial reference to their case in addressing
the British government in this matter
Evening star., 1901-07-20
UNDER FEDERAL CONTROL.
Transfer of the Quarantine Statiol
of Florida.

of Florida.
The Treasury Department has concluded
the negotiations entered into with the state
Of Florida for the lease Of the quarantine
stations of that state. Under the agree
ment Florida will turn over to the federal
government her five quarantine stations.
The one at Mullet Key win be bought out
right by the United States, while the other
four will be operated under lease. Here
after the state Of Florida will not under
take quarantine system of Its own, as 1t
has for many years past.
Evening star., 1901-07-20
Invited to Italian Exposition,

The State Department has received a
note from the Italian embassy inclosing
a letter from the mayor of Turin to Presi-
dent Mckinley. expressing the hope that
artists and manufacturers of the United
States will take part in the international
exposition of modern decorative art to be
held in Turin in 1902. under the patronage
Of the King Of Italy.
Evening star., 1901-07-20
TO SAIL SHAMROCK III.

New Force of Men Engaged by Sir
Thomas Upton.
GLASGOW, July 2o.-Sir Thomas Upton
has refused the demands Of fifteen of the
sailors engaged by him to sail the Sham
rock II in American waters for bonus OF
f15 instead of the offered bonus of fs. and
is hiring fresh hands
Evening star., 1901-07-20
Episcopal Revision Commission.

SARATOGA. N Y, July 20.-The joint
commission of the Protestant Episcopal
Churches in session here, has completed a
revision of marginal readings of the Bible
and will present the report to the triennial
convention of the church at San Francisco
In October.
Evening star., 1901-07-20
GOV. ALLEN COMING.

Arrives In Boston and Leaves at Once
for This City.
BOSTON. July 20.-The yacht Mayfower,
with Gov. Charles H. Allen Of Porto Rico
on board. reached this harbor today. Gov.
Allen left the vessel Immediately on her
arrival here and started by train for
WashinGton.
Evening star., 1901-07-20
plngue's victim. nt Honolu,u.

General Young at San Francisco has noti-
hed Acting Adjutant General Ward that
the commanding officer at Honolulu reports
two more deaths from bubonic plague at
that place, one native and the other q
japanese; also third case under sus-
picion.
Evening star., 1901-07-20
THE STAR by MAIL.

Persons leaving the city for any
period can have The Star mailed to
them by ordering ii at this Office. in
person or by lettere Terms: 1s cents
per week; - cents for two weeks. or
90 cents per month. Invariably in
advance. The address may be
changed as frequently as desired.
Always give the last address. as well
as the new one.
Evening star., 1901-07-20

Postmaster Mt LibertytOsvn, lGd.
Roscoe Swaadener today was appoiated
'ourth-class postmaster It Libertytown,
Nd
Evening star., 1901-07-20

PTTfSBtRG, July 2D--Some uneasiness
was felt at Amalsamated headquarters to-
day over the indisposition of President
Shafrer. He has worked very hard during
the past few weeks, and while his Illness is
not serious. IL comes at most inopportune
time and occasions some concern among
his fellow officers. Mr.. Shaffer was at his
office as usual this morning, but he Is feel
ing very poorly He attributes his indis-
position to the great mental worry he has
been forced TO undergo for the past while
and he will see no person unless their busi-
ness is imperative
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-12-04

iareguarcs against TIRE dersngfng fnru-
nee q commercial crises and financial
'a2icS- Moreover. the currency 81 the
'ountry should be made responsive 70 the
demands Of our domestic trade and COM
nerce-
The collections from duties on imports
md Internal taxes continue 20 exceed
ne ordinary expenditures q the govern
nont. thanks mainly - the reduced army
expenditures The Utmost care should be
AIKEN not 10 reduce the revenues so that
here VII be any POSI- ilty OF a dencit.
sut after providing against any such coa~
urgency means should be adopted which
NIL hring the revenues more nearly
within the limit OF our actual needs. IN
lis report 70 the CONGRESS the secretary
y the treasury considers al these cues
ions al length. and I ask your attention
o the report and recommendation
I call special attention 10 the need Of
strict economy IN expenditure The fact
hat our national needs forbid Us 70 ~
,iggsrdly in providing whatever Is actual
y necessary 70 our well being shouid
make Us doUbly careful 10 husband our
national resources as each OF Us hus-
bands his private resources by Scrupulous
avoidance o. anything Ike wastefui or
reckless expenditure. Only by avoidance
= spending money on what IS needless
u uniustihable can we legitimatelv keep
our income 10 the point required 10 meet
our needs that are genuine.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-12-04
President Roosevelts Message to
Congress Of the United States

over our present system. First We Should
aim 10 exclude absolutely not only all per-
sons who are known 20 be believers in n
archistic principles OF members of anarch-
sstic societies. bat also all persons who
are OF a low moral tendency or Of unss-
worry reputation. This means that We
should require a more thorough system CT
Inspection abroad and a more rigid sys-
TEN Of examination al our immigration
ports. the former being especially neces-
sary
The second object OF q proper immigra-
ton law ought 10 he 70 secure by care
ful and not merely perfunctory education
al test some intelligent capacity 10 appre-
ciate American institutions and act sane
" as American citizens This would not
keep cut all anarchists. for many OF them
belong 10 the intelligent criminal class.
bat i would DO what Is also IN noin,-that
is. tend 10 decrease the sum Of ignorance
30 potent in producing the envy, suspi-
cion. malignant passion and hatred OF or
der out or which anerchistic sentiment in
evitably springs Finally all persons
should be excluded who are below 4 GER
tain standard Of economic fitness 10 enter
our Industrial field as competitors with
proof OF personal capacity 10 earn an
American living and enough money 10 in
sure a decent start under American condi-
tons. This would stop the influx of CHEAP
labor and the resulting competition which
gives rise 10 so much OF bitterness in
American Industrial i.fe. and II would dry
up the springs Of the pestilential social
conditions ii our great cities where an
archistic organizations have their great
est possibility of growth.
Both the educa tionaI and economic tests
in wise immigration law should be de-
signed 10 protect and elevate the general
body. political and social A very close su-
pervision should be exercised over the
steamship companies which mainly bring
over the immigrants. and they should be
held TO a strict accountability for any in
fraction of the law