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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-23
FURNACE MEN TALK STRIKE.
Demand an Advance of From 10 tt
20 Per Cent.

PFTTSBURG, Pa. March 23.-The Fur
mace Employees Union. which includes the
blast furnaces In Youngstown, Struthers
Niles. Lowell, Girard and Hubbard, Ohio,
has instructed it's wage committee to call
upon the furnace owners next Tuesday and
present a demand fSr an advance in wages
OF 20 per cent, taking effect April 1. The
demand will include a restoration of the
10 per cent reduction made year ago and
an increase Of the same amount. Leaders
OF the union assert that a general strike
will be ordered II the advance is not con-
ceded.
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio March 23-The
furnace men Of Mahoning and Shenandoah
valleys have decided to demand 10 per cent
increase IN wages, to take effect April l.
The demand will be submitted to the en-
ployers next week. The manufacturers will
not say what they will do with the request.
but In view of the fact that within the last
three months orders for 365. go tons of pig
IRON have been placed with valley furnaces
a settlement Is probable without resort to
q strike.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-23
Coal Miners in Pittsburg and Massillon
Districts Restless.
FURNACE MEN DISSATISFIED. TOO
They Demand Restoration of the
Old Rate Of Wages.
WHAT THE LEADERS SAY

PITTSBURG, March 23.-There is immi-
nent danger of strike of the coal miners
of this sditrfct, as a result of the stand
of this district, as result of the stand
mands submitted by the men in the wage
scale proposed for the year beginning April
1. The final conference is now in session,
and If an agreement is not reached to-
day the whole matter will be referred back
to the men. Miners President Dolan says
1t looks like a disagreement now, and has
issued a warning to all miners in the dis
trtct to hold themselves in readiness for
a sudden call for a convention to be held
before April l.
MASSILLON, Ohio, March 23-The third
days session of the conference of miners
and operators opened today with almost
no prospect of an agreement The miners
say they will bring the conference to a
close today, and If no settlement Is reached
a strike is regarded certain.
After meeting held at the labor eX-
change today the strikers attacked and
stoned the street cars at obstructed points
and broke the electric connections. The
rioters were dispersed by the police.
Later In the day 1t was announced that
the preliminary steps for arbitrating set
tlement of the strike had been agreed upon
and the troops were withdrawn from the
main streets
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-23
Gen, Funston Out On a Very Romantic
Expedition.
ATTENDED WITH GREAT HAZARD
Men Offering to Betray Their
Chief May Turn Tables.
DETAILS OF THE PLAN

MANILA, March 23.-General Funston is
now engaged in daring project which
promises to be the greatest and most ro-
mantle achievement Of his eventful career.
In January, from his hiding place In the
province of Isabella, Aguinaldo wrote let
ters anathematizing the subchiefs who had
taken the oath Of allegiance to the United
States. Later, Aguinaldo ordered certain
insurgent forces in southern Luzon to Join
him at a rendezvous in Isabella province
The rebel officer entrusted with these or
ders secretly negotiated with the Ameri-
cans
On securing necessary information Gen.
Funston planned Aguinaldo's capture, and
with Gen. MacArthurs authorization Gen.
funston proceeded two weeks ago to make
the attempt. Gen. Funston, with Surg
MAJ. Harris, Capt. Newton of the 94th In
fantry, Lieut.. Admire of the 22d Infantry,
Lieut. Mitchell of the 10th Infantry, six
veteran scouts and company Of native
scouts all picked men. embarked on the
gunboat Vicksburg, and were landed on a
remote beach above Baler.
How the Scheme Is to Work.
1t was arranged that Aguinaldo's emissa-
ry, with the native scouts, should pass
themselves off as insurgent troops, who
having captured General Funston and 9TH
ers' were taking them as prisoners Ito Agui-
naIdo. At the right time, when btoAsht be-
fore Aguinaldo General Funston was to
give q signal, when the tables were to be
turned and Aguinaldo was to be seized
SlX Gays march into the interior was
contemplated Treachery was considered
possible but every precaution was taken.
the troops in new Vizcaya and New Eciia
ana the sunboats Vicksburg and Albany
were to cooperate with General Funston r
force The Vicksburg is expected here to-
morrow. w
Col Rosario, with f1fty-one men and
ntty.slx na rifles, has surrendered to Col.
a;aoa aau"in ot tne 4th infantry at San Fran
cisco de Malabon. Cavite province.
Lieut.. Dean Of Troop C. 9Th Cavalry. has
engaged force Of insurgents at Tubie
Lagunda province. killing several of them
rifles. 'S -Aoul
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-23
GEN. ROBERTS VISITS BUFFALO.
Makes Arrangements for PennsyIva-
min TrOOps Mt Exposftion.

BUFFALO, N. Y, March 23.-Adjutant
General Roberts of the National Guard of
Pennsylvania was in the city yesterday
and held a conference with Director Cen
eral Buchanan. 1t Is his purpose to bring
three brigades, each containing upward of
5000 members, of the Pennsylvania SOL
diery to the exposition.
1t Is the purpose of Adjutant General
Roberts to bring the troops here in de-
tachments of 5000 men each. The first de-
tachment will remain in Buffalo two weeks,
when they will thoroughly police their
camp for the next detachment. The Ma
tional Guard officers of several states have
taken kindly to the idea and will ask ap-
propriations with which to carry their
troops to Buffalo.
Altogether sixty-two military crganiZa-
tions have asked for accommodations, in
Guiding the Charleston, S. c., Blues, Boston
Invincfbles, West Point Cadets, the Old
Guard of New Orleans, the National Fenc-
ibies of Washington, the Busch Zouaves of
st. Louis, the Richmond Blues and the
Charleston Grays.
The camp will be located on the picnic
grounds on the park, just outside the ex-
position grounds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-23
CUBAN TARIFF REVISION.
Must Be Regulated So as to Produce
S15,OOO,O Revenue.

In informing the War Department of the
appointment of the commission to revise
the Cuban tariff, General Wood takes oc-
casion to speak in very high terms of the
men selected. He says: ''The commits
sion consists Of three Americans-Ma1
Tasker H Bliss, Senor Ramon r. Williams
and Senor Luis V. Place-men who have
been In Cuba for a long time and thorough
ly understand and are imbued with the in
terests of the island, and two Cubans-
Senior Jose Bacarbf and Antonio Rivera
both prominent merchants Of Havana;
while the secretary of the commission,
Senior Laureano Rodriguez. is one of the
best informed men in the island on the
Cuban tariff question"
This commission has been instructed that
the tariff must be regulated 30 as to pro-
duce an annual revenue OF at least S15.-
600 600, as less amount than that would
be insufficient for the support Of the gov.
ernment of Cuba The loss Of the export
duty on tobacco and the removal of the
war taxes on freight and passengers has
served to reduce the revenues about ST.
300 600 or 81 100000. With a tariff of Sl5,-
100000. and an internal revenue of about
81 ,O00, 900, II is stated, the total will be
nearly S2000.OO0 less per year than has
been collected during the past two years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-23
OFFICERS OF THE RIO BLAMED.
Responstble for Loss of Steamer OFF
San FrancfscO.

SAN FRANCISCO, March 2s.-Captafns
o. F. Bolles and ]. K Bulger, United
States inspectors of huIls and boilers. have
handed down their decision on the response
biiity for the wreck Of the City of Rio de
Janeiro, February 30, at the entrance of
the Golden Gate Their decision places the
blame for the wreck upon the late Capt.
Ward and Pilot Jordan. TIE pilot being a.
state officer. is not under the Jurisdiction
OF the United States inspectors, and they
have no power to punish him
The inspectors blame the chief engineer
tor ihattention TO his duties and revoke
his license chief engineer. He had ten
white men In his charge, consisting of
three engineers, three water tenders. three
oilers and one storekeeper. and the in
spectors are of the opinion that if Chief
Engineer Herlihy had called this force on
deck to man the boats many more lives
would have been saved
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-23
MAY BE PUT IN THE STAFF CORPS.
Officers of the Volunteer Army Who
Have Won Recognition.

Efforts are being made to provide for
some Of the volunteer field officers by ap-
pointment to the staff corps. Under the
law promotions in the army are made from
the regular army. and the vacancies that
were In the lower grades were then to be
filed by appointments from officers and en-
listed men of the volunteer army, or en-
listed men of the regular army. This made
it impossible for any of the volunteer off,
GERS to get commissioners higher than first
lieutenant. Men who have been serving as
lieutenant colonies and majors in the vol
unteef service do not wish to enter the
regular service at the foot of the list Of
first lteutenants or in the grade Of second
lieutenant. AS several volunteer officers
of the higher grades have distinguished
themselves In the Philippines, there is a
desire to reward them by appointing them
in the staff with the rank of captain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-23
omcers Apply for Retirement.

The following named officers of the navy
have made application for voluntary re-
tirement June 30 next under the provisions
Of the naval personnel act:
Capts c. H. Rockwell, g. E. Ide and r.
e. Impey, Commanders F. P. Gilmore, H.
N. Stevenson ]. d. ]. Kelly, R. p Rode-
ers, A. V. Wadhams, A. D. Speyers: Lieu
tenant Commanders w. H. Nauman, w. M.
Irwin, c. G. Calkins, William e. SewelI
A. c. Baker, r. H. Calf, F. H. Holmes W.
r. A. Rooney, w. c. Eaton and III. L.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-23
LETTERS OF ROBERT MORRIS.
Historical Papers Bought by the l.
brary of Congress-.

Historical Papers Bought by the LIZ
brary of Congress.
The Library of Congress has bought a
collection Of the private papers of Robert
Morris, the financier Of the American rev.
olution, which are considered of great value
from an historical viewpoint The papers
are bound In leather and include volumes
of letter books containing copies of all
letters written by him during his official
career as well as number OF volumes Of
private letter books.
The books were purchased from the late
Gen. John NJ. Read, sometime minister to
Greece. During General Reads lifetime ac-
cess to the volumes was denied the pub
lie, but now historians and others will be
permitted to consult the volumes. 1t is
said they contain many references to the
affairs of the District of Columbia which
will interest local historians.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-23
Possession Of the Philippine Archi-
pelago Made Complete.
TREASURY WARRANT FOR $1,000
Handed to the Representative Of
the Queen Regent.
P R o COL SIG NED

The Spanish minister. Duke de ARGOS. to-
day received from Secretary Hay a treas
ury warrant for 100000. and the United
States received the final cession OF ANY
and all islands OF the Philippine archipela-
go lying outside OF the line described In
article 3 Of the treaty of peace between
Spain and the United States. December 10,
1888" AT the same time protocol was
signed by Mr.. Hay and Duke de ARGOS ex-
changing ratifcations OF the treaty Of ces-
sion The specific purpose of the transaction
is to add the Islands of Cazayan-Sulu ana
Sibitu to the possessions Of the United
States.
An Interesting Ceremony.
The ceremony attending the exchange OF
ratihcations and the payment OF the 100000
warrant was an interesting one The Duke
de ARGOS arrived at the State Department
by appointment at 10 o'clock He had with
him the Spanish version of the treaty hand
somely engrossed and bearing the signature
OF the Queen Regent of Spain and the Span
ish royal seal. MIR. Hay Joined the minister
in the diplomatic room. The officials usually
in charge of the execution of treaties and
notifications were called in. The English
text Of the treaty. bearing the signature Of
President Mckinley to the ratification had
already been prepared. The queen regents
ratification was handed to Mr.. Hay and he
In turn presented Duke de ARGOS with the
ratification executed by President Mckinley
The treaties in each case were handsomely
bound, that of Spain being In red, with the
royal arms in gold. while the American was
bound in dark blue. bearing the national
coat Of arms.
Protocol Signed.
A brief protocol was then signed. 1t re-
cited the formalities of ratification OF the
treaty signed at Washington, November T.
1900 providing for the cession OF any and
all Islands OF the Philippine archipelago,
&c.
The treasury warrant for 100000 had been
prepared in advance. and was now handed
to the Spanish minister. There was an ex-
change Of fluctuations over the close of the
transaction, and Duke de ARGOS departed
with his 100000 and the ratified treaty.
The acquisition of these Islands has been
under consideration for nearly two years.
Through inadvertence they were omitted
from the original treaty Of peace, and this
new treaty was made necessary to make the
possession Of the archipelago complete. The
treaty was made some months ago, and the
Senate at its recent session ratified it. The
House added to the deficiency bill an ap-
pfopriation Of 500. 900, in accordance with
the treaty. and the payment today executed
the formal transfer OF this amount.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-23
LOSING RESPECT FOR AUTHORITY
Emperor William Deprecates Youth
full DeSeaeracx A, Ca.-....

IN Gefmany.
BERLIN. March 23-In the lower house
Of the diet today President Won Kroecher
communicated the result of his a,,rs,e,ce
IN Emperor William yesterday when the
officers Of the reiehstag and diet ex-
pressed the Indignation experienced by the
members OF their respective houses at the
recent outrage at Bremen. His majesty
said to President Won Kroecher that he
was sorely panied by the outrage because
1t convinced him that since the death
OF Emperor William respect for the au-
tnoritles had decreased among the people.
particularly among the youth.
The emperor thought that everybody.
without distinction, should share in the
blame for the present conditions. He con-
sidered that the press should be a potent
instrument in unfolding the authorities.
and he was confident that the deputies Of
all parties would do all in their power to
see the necessary steps taken to assure the
full measure of respect for the authorities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-23
GOING on THE SYLPH.
Assistant Secretary Haclett to Wit
ness the Tingey Launching


ness the Tingey Launching.
The Presidents yacht Sylph will leave
here this afternoon with a small party in
Guiding Assistant Secretary and Mrs.
Hackett and their nieces, Misses Craven,
for Baltimore, where they will attend the
launching of the torpedo boat Tingey at
the Columbian Iron Works, Locust Point.
Monday morning at 10 o'clock Several
naval officers will also attend the launch,
including Judge Advocate General Lemly.
The Tingey is named in honor of Commo-
dore Thomas Tingey, distinguished officer
of the early navy, who was the first COM
mandant of the Washington navy yard
Commodore Tingey was buried in the Con-
gressional cemetery in this city All the
government departments were closed and
business was generally suspended in this
city on the day of his funeral Mrs.
Hackett is direct descendant of this dis
tinguished naval officer. His great-great-
granddaughter, Miss Anna Truxtun Craven
OF New York, will christen the Tingey as
she starts from the ways
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-23
WM. STERN COMMITS SUICIDE.
Resident of Scranton Kills Himself at
Atlantic City.

ATLANTIC CITY, n. j., March 23.-Wm.
Stern, ffty-two years old, prominent busi-
ness man of Scranton, Pa, committed sui
eide last night in his boarding house by
inhaling Illuminating gas. He was found
dead in bed this morning. Before retiring
Stern had turned the gas on full and re-
moved the tips from the burners. He had
also placed wearing apparel in the crevices
of the doors and windows.
The coroner decided that as the case
was clearly one of suicide an inquest was
unnecessary.
Mr.. Stern came here seven weeks ago
for the benefit of his health. During the
past two days he had been melancholy, and
last night was unusually depressed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-23
TO SECURE CARNEGIE,s GIFT
ST. Louis Citizens Take steps to Get
Library Site.

ST. LOUIS, March 23-Publfc-sptrited
citizens have offered. conditionaiIy, to free
the site OF the exposition If 1t can be Sc
cured for the use of the public library. In
order that the city may avail itself of the
100000 gift offered by Andrew Carnegie
The public library board, at it's meeting
yesterday, determined to make every effort
TO obtain that ground for the new building
as well as to secure an overwhelming vote
In favor Of the proposition to increase the
apportionment for the library from the
city's revenue to the $50. 900 a year re-
quired by Mr.. Carnegie. The secretary was
instructed TO send to Mr.. Carnegie q letter
OF thanks for his munificent act and the
assurances that the board will do all in It's
power to fulfill the accompanying condi-
tions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-23

He II Suspected of CompIicityin Post
Office Robbery

TOLEDO. Ohio March 23.-Three men
were brought here last night from Detroit
and lodged in jail on suspicion of having
been implicated In the West Toledo post
office robbery.
One of them is positively identified as the
noted Topeka Joe." who has long GRIM
inal record. He was arrested in Portland,
Ore. last fall for burglary committed at
Wellsville. Va. and taken to the latter
place, but escaped from jail and has not
been heard Of since until at present A
large scar on the shoulder is a mark which
makes the Identification complete 1t is
not certain case can be made against
him here, and. IL so, he will be taken
back to Wellsville.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-23

Line Between Colorado SPRINGS t
Cripple Creek and Victor.

Line Between Colorado Springs to
Cripple Creek and Victor.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo, March %.
The Colorado Springs and Cripple Creek
district railway, the new short line from
this city to the great gold camp west of
Pixies Peak, has been completed to Grip
pie Creek, and the first train left here
today for that place. carrying a party of
invited guests. including President Irving
Howbert and General Manager A. c.. Ridg-
way Of the new road. The train went to
Cripple Greek via Cameron, where the main
line diverges to Cripple Creek and Victor
1t is expected the road will be completed
and ready to take passengers and freight
to and from Victor, the southernmosts city
in the Cripple Creek district, In about two
months.
The total length Of the road from this
city to Cripple Creek 10 forty-fvs m1aes.
and its construction cost, approximaeely,
81. $4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-23
To Be Treated Like Soldiers.

Brig. Gen. Hughes. commanding the De-
partment of the Visayas, has directed that
all native auxiliaries shall receive the same
hospital care and medical attention when
sick that is given to the regular troops.
While in hospital they will also receive the
regular ration. This action is taken not
withstanding the fact that these men are
not soldiers in the technical sense of the
term. and do not belong to the army. They
are. however, equipped as soldiers and re-
Quired to perform regular military duties.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-23
MORGAN AND sCHwAB CONFER.

Question of Presidency of the Steel
Trust Considered.
NEW YORK, March 2a.-J. Pierpont Nor
gan returned from his southern trip last
night and was at his office today in con-
ference with President Schwab of the Car
negte company. This gave rise to rumors
that a decision would be arrived at in a
short time regarding the presidency of the
new United States steel corporation MI.
Morgan was in conference with other
financial men during the morning but re-
fused to be interviewed or say anything
for publication.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-23

More Clashes Between the Strikers
and the TrooDs

MARSEILLES. March 23.-The center of
the town is occupied by troops. Detach-
ments of cavalry patrol the chief thorough
fares and the infantry guards various
points and Is massed at the docks, where
about 1900 dock laborers are working. All
gatherings Of strikers are Immediately dis
persed. The few hacks and street cars
running are strongly protected by gen.
darmeS.
The number of strikers of other trades
In sympathy with the dock laborers was
increased today. A body of striking carriers
prevented wagons from leaving the railroad
depot. Scuffies ensued, and the police
charged and dispersed the rioters. But
only few carriers continued work
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-23

Law Recently Passed Inf1icts Heav!
Penalties on Offenders.

fehaftles on OHenderS.
LITTLE ROCK. Ark. March 23-After q
spirited contest the house Of representa-
ttves has refused to reconsider the vote by
which 1t passed the senate bill for the sup
preston Of gambling. The bill imposes q
fine of $500 to 81 600 for gaming, half the
fine to go to the informant and half to the
common school fund. 1t provides that II
any prosecuting attorney, city attorney or
mayor shall know or is informed of any
violation of the act and shall refuse or ne
glect to prosecute he shall, upon indict-
ment and conviction, be fined, removed
from Office and disqualified thereafter from
holding office in this state.
During the debate on the bill yesterday
Representative ]. w. Clack Of Yell county
caused a sensation by declaring he could
have received 500 If he would vote against
the bill. Advocates of the bill contend it
will be death blow to gambling in this
state.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-23
Sentenced for Life

According to mail advices to the War
Department, two soldiers in the Philippines
have been convicted Of murder and SEN
fenced to life imprisonment. TheyA are
Private Frank McRea, Company c, With
Infantry, charged with the murder of Der
geant Joseph McEntee of the same COM
pany, and Private James Dugan, Troop D,
11th Cavalry, charged with the murder oi
Sergeant C. L. Black OF the same COM
pany. Biiibid prison, Manila, IL designated
as the place Of confinement of both con-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-23
Steam ship Arrivals,

At Hamburg, Patricia, from New York,
via Plymouth.
York.
At Naples, Auguste Victoria from orien-
tai cruise, for Genoa and New York
At LiverpooICu1c. from New York:
Georgian, from New York
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-23
RESTRICTIONS on MARRIAGES.
The Chiffon Bill Finally Passes Min
nesOta Senate.

ST. PAUL. Mimi, March 23-The state
senate yesterday reconsidered and finally
passed Senator Chiltons bill prohibiting
the marriage of insane, epileptic and idiotic
persons and requiring a meuical certificate
Of all applicants for marriage licenses.
Amendments were adopted making the
physicians certificate not quite so sweeping
and to permit the marriage of any feeble-
minded person over forty-fve, the bill
originally having extended such pernis-
sion only 10 women. The bill passed by
vote OF "a to II
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-23
A Division Abolished.

The division Of army and navy survivors
in the pension bureau was abolished today,
and the force combined with that of the
record division. This action is due to the
similar lines Of work Of the two divisions,
Captain Charles w. Filler of Connecticut,
chief of the army and navy survivors d.
vision, is reduced to a clerkship.