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Evening star., 1901-11-05
DISCUSSING NEW TREATY
AMBASSADOR CHOATE CONFER<
WITH SECRETARY HAY.
Acceptance of the American PROPOSE
ton Regarding CIayton-BuI-
- wer Conversations. 80


Ambassador Choate, who arrived in
Washington last night called upon Secre-
tary Hay today and had long talk about
the projected Hay-Pauncefote treaty and
other matters with which the United States
embassy at London, has been concerned
during the past summer. Mr.. Choate will
remain over in Washington until tomorrow
to see the President.
Lord Pauneefote, the British ambassador,
has formally notified Secretary Hay that
the British government accepts the Amer
lean proposition to abrogate the Clayton
Bulwer treaty as the base for new treaty.
So within day or two the State Depart
ment will begin the preparation of the con.
vention itself. AS this document is ex.
pected to come in for the most minute
scrutiny and the closest criticism when It
reaches the United States Senate. the de.
partment officials are preparing to exert
themselves even more than usual to insure
absolute accuracy OF expression and to
avoid antiquities which might lead to mis-
understandings in the future. The British
embassy will be consulted at frequent inter-
walls to make sure that there is no differ
ence of views as to the. language Of the
treaty. 1t is possible that this work Will
be finished in about two weeks, SO that
there is little doubt that the treaty will De
ready for submission to the Senate as soon
as Congress meets.
II was in England when President Nc
kinley was shot and during the days pre-
ceding his death, said Mr.. Choate last
night, when speaking Of the late President
The English people were very deeply STIR
red over that event. They felt a sincere
grief. Some Americans believe England
only appeared to feel our Presidents death
but 1 know that throughout the length and
breadth of England and the English col
onies the people felt as if one of their own
loved leaders. had been taken away
Evening star., 1901-11-05
EARLY VOTE IN BALTrNoRE
New Election Law Seemed I'm Nal.
Little Difference.
BY Associated Press


BALTIMORE, November 5.-When the
polls opened in this city at G O'Clock this
morning many voters Were in line at MOST
of the precincts, and by o'clock a fairly
heaVy vote had been cast The new eleo-
tlon law does not appear to have proved
iiuch or a drawback, so far as the early
voters are concerned, the average time con-
sumed in each case being less than a min
ute. The usual percentage of colored voters
We're In line, and no great falling off in
that direction is looked for. in the city.
The polls opened in the counties at g
ciock' ana adVlces from points outside of
Baltimore show about the same conditions
that exist here. The skies are overca 81
ana the air is damp and chilly. with nros-
Pects OF rain or snow before the day is
over. 10Y 10
The vote in the counties from Indications
al noon promises to be the lightest in the
history OF the state, and nothing at hand
at that time indicates the result There &c
no doubt that the new election law and tbe
restrictions thrown about the ballots nv
reason OF Its provisions will result in = de-,
creased vote in that portion of the ,ta-a
IN winch the negroes predominate hut
Whethef 1t will help the democrats ~ tho
tion. ~ opei 3ues-
In the city of Baltimore the neproes ,o-,,
cast the usual vote. but whether their bal
iots comply with the provisions of The ,cvv
law ana VIII be counted is still probIemati
cal so many technicalities have Seen N
tfoduced Tor the purpose Of disfranchisinp
voters who can neither read nor write that
no predictions can be made even by the
disorder is reported anywhere and the yois
is being quietly polled
Evening star., 1901-11-05
Tammany and Fusionists Both Get
the Voters Out,
INCIDENTS ABOUT TIE POLLS
President Roosevelt Goes Down
to His Home to Vote.
OTHER NOTABLES AT POLLS

Special From Staff Correspondent.
NEW YORK, November "a very heavy
vote is being cast in New York city to-
day. The polls opened at O'Clock and
voters Immediately formed in line. 1t Is
said there is a great deal of scratching
The weather is cold and raw. President
Roosevelt spent the night a the home of
his aunt, Mrs. James a. Roosevelt. No.
West 5Tth street He went to Oyster Bay
this morning to vote, accompanied by Sec
retary Corteyou, Assistant Secretary Loeb
his cousin, W. E. Roosevelt, and Dr. Rixey
President Roosevelt arrived at the ferry
at fifteen minutes before o'clock. Before
boarding the boat he shook hands with
several baggage smashers' who he knew.
including a cclored man, who smiled
broadly as he went about his work. The
special train of two cars left for Oyster
Bay at five minutes after . o'clock. Presi-
dent Roosevelt will dine with relatives in
this city and he and Mrs. Roosevelt will
return to Washington over the Pennsylva-
mia road this afternoon.
Seth Low arose early this morning and at
twenty minutes before O'Clock he left
his house at 9th street and Madison ave-
nue., and, carrying umbrella, although
the rain was falling, he walked rapidly to
the polling booth in Park avenue just above
9th street Mr.. Low seemed in the best
of spirits and bowed to several acquaint-
ances, among whom was Mr.. Carl SchurZ,
who lives in the same street. and who fol-
lowed Immediately in Lows s footsteps The
fusion candidate for mayor entered the
booth and spent several minutes over his
ballot, which No. A of his district.
Croker Votes. Too.
Richard Croker voted today at twenty
minutes past G. He cast ballot No. 40. He
left the Democratic Club at a quarter past
with his two SONS, Richard, jr and
Frank. who had called there for him. The
three took cab to the BOOTH corrugated
iron one in Park avenue between 74th and
10Th streets
There was a line of voters waiting to cast
their ballots. Mr.. Croker was recognized
and several Of those in line offered to re-
sign their places in favor of Mr.. Croker
and his sons, but he declined with a word
of thanks.
That's all right, boys he said keep
your places: | can wait" He and his sons
then got in line outside the booth and stood
in the drizziing rain without an umbrella
until the line had been reduced so that they
could get inside.
date for district attorney on the fusion
ticket voted about half-past o'clock this
morning. He left mis- home at a quarter
past in company with Robert j. Woollev.
one of McCullagh's deputies, who had
Gained there for him. Mr.. Jerome voted bal
lot No It's. He only remained a minute in
the booth. When he came out and handed
his ballot to the inspector to be deposited
he shook hands with several present.
N O. NJ
Evening star., 1901-11-05
ARGUMENT RESUMED
Mr. Hanna Before the Court of In
quiry.
TAKES UP REMARKS BEGUN YESTERDAY
Says That Specification No. 8
Was Not Established.
REVIEWING THE TESTIMONY

The Schley court of inquiry assembled
this morning at the navy yard, and Mr.
Hanna resumed his argument begun yes
terday afternoon. Mr.. Hanna had pro-
ceeded with his statement of the case as
far as the fourth specification of the pre-
cept. which relates to the retrograde move
ment. Before continuing his argument on
that specification he made some further
references 10 the delay the trip from
Cienfuegos to Santiago. Mr.. Hanna spoke
Very deliberately and In an even tone of
voice. He referred frequently to testimony
that had been taken in the case, reading
extracts to bear out his assertions. He was
entirely dispassionate In his manner.
Throughout his argument there was very
close attention given to him on the part of
members of the court. counsel for Admiral
Schley and those who gathered in the court
room to listen to the proceedings. The
court room was fairly well filed with spec
tators. but there was no such crowd pres
snt as there was when Admiral Schley was
Evening star., 1901-11-05
PRESIDENT VOTES AT HOME.
Took Special Train From New York
This Morning.

NEW YORK, November 5.-President
Roosevelt left Long Island City for Oyster
Bay at 0 o'clock. He was accompanied by
Secretary Cortelyou, Assistant Secretary
Loeb and several friends. The party rode
in special train consisting of a Pullman
and combination car. The crowd at the
depot cheered the President as he entered
the train at Long Island City.
The train reached Oyster Bay at 10
o'clock. The President was cheered as he
stepped upon the station platform, and a
salute of twenty-one guns was fired In his
honor. He entered a carriage, which con-
veyed him to the polling place.
There was no notable incident in connec-
tion with the casting of the Presidents
vote. Afterward the President took a rapid
drive to his home Sycamore Hill, Little
Neck Cove.
The special train left Oyster Bay on the
return trip at IL o'clock. Those who accom-
panied the President on the trip to Oyster
Bay were his cousin, VIM. E. Roosevelt,
Dr. Hobrook Curtis, w. j. Youngs, who
was Mr.. Roosevelt's private secretary when
he was governor, and Secretaries Cortelyou
and Loeb.
Secret service and New York detectives
also accompanied the train.
Evening star., 1901-11-05
HEAVY VOTE IN NEBRASKA.
Weather Clear mad Bright to Bring
the Voters Out.

OMAHA, Neb., November 5.-The wealth
er in this city this morning was clear and
bright, following fall of one inch of snow
last night. The polls were open at Z
o'clock, and the early morning voting was
fairly heavy. The registration was COM
paratively light, and after the laboring
classes had voted the sballoting was slow
There was no excitement and the detail Of
special police officers scattered throughout
the city had little to do.
LINCOLN, Neb., November 5.-While the
meager election reports from over the state
received to noon give no indication of the
outcome they encourage the belief that
greater interest is being taken than was
thought possible and that an average off
year vote is being p0lled Especially is
this the case in the extreme southeast srn
counties, where the contests for county Of
fees Is spirited. The polls opened at =
o'clock and in the smallerStowns the bal
lots were going in quite promptly. The
weather is chilly The polls close at 6
o'clock.
Evening star., 1901-11-05
FILIPINO PLOT TO MASSACRE.
Revealed to American Authorities by
Wife of Conspfrator.

MANILA, November "a plot to mas
sacre the American garrison at Moncada.
province of Tarlac Island OF Luzon. has
spirators.
Several of the town officials are impn-
Gated In the murderous scheme. The wo-
man who revealed the plot hid detective
beneath house in which the leaders of the
conspiracy were meeting. Arrests followed
and many discriminating papers were seized.
The plan was to set fire to a house close
to the barracks. after dark, and when the
soldiers came out to assist In extinguishing
the flames $50 consprators, armed with
bolos, were to rush on the guard, capture
their arms and proceed TO massacre the
garrison
Evening star., 1901-11-05
HEAVY VOTE IN NEW JERSEY.
Both Sides Making Confident Claims
Of TfetOry.

TRENTON, N. j., November 5.-The cap
ital is practically deserted today, all the
Office holders having gone home to vote in
what is conceded to be the hardest-fought
election in New Jersey in many years.
Reports from southern New Jersey indi-
cate heavy vote by both parties. In Cum
berland. county factional differences have
been settled in the republican ranks, and
the chances are considered excellent for the
election of B. HI. Minch for state senator.
OF the seven state senators to be elected
republicans claim victories In Bergen, Mer-
Ger, Ocean. Cumberland and probably Nor
ris counties.
NEWARK, N. j., November 1.-The cleo
tion Is proceeding quietly. At the repubIi-
can state headquarters confidence was ex-
pressed In the success of Franklin Murphy,
candidate for governor, while at the head.
quarters of the James Nj. Seymour Associ-a
alton the election Of Mayor Seymour, Mr..
Evening star., 1901-11-05
LIGHT VOTE IN IOWA.
Farmers In Southern Part of State Ton
Busy to Vote.


DES MONIES, Iowa, November 5-The
early morning vote in this city was less
than anticipated. The polls opened at I
O'Clock, and by 1t was noticeable that
the apathy which has been apparent during
the campaign existed even to going to the
polls. The weather is cold.
All reports received here of today's state
election have the same tenor and indicate
that an unusually light vote is being polled.
Although the weather frightened up to-
ward noon the impression prevailed that
the vote would be 10000 less than a year
ago. Advices from Davenport are to the
eject that many German democrats are
voting for the head Of the republican ticket
on account of his stand as anti-prohibition-
lst. Owing to local issues the republicans
of Dubuque report that they will carry the
county for the first time. In the southern
part of the state the advices received de-
clare that the farmers are in the fields
harvesting their corn and are too busy &C
vote. In Polk; the home of the republican
candidate for governor, special efforts are
being made to get out the vote.
Evening star., 1901-11-05
DAY COLD AND CHERRIES.
New York City's Voters Go Out in the
Rain.


By Associated Press.
NEW YORK, November 5.-Election day
broke cold and cheerless. A drizzling rain
was falling and chill wind swept the
streets and the early vote was seriously af-
fected. In many of the uptown polling
places there We're no voters on hand when
the boxes were opened at o'clock, and at
others little groups that had gathered
earlier sought shelter from the chilling rain.
In the more densely populated districts
there were crowds at the polls, and at the
nineteenth election district in the sixth as
sembly district, of which State Senator
Timothy ]. Sullivan is democratic leader.
$50 men voted in the first forty-three min
utes.
Seventy-fve policemen were on reserve
al police headquarters and two patrol
wagons were on hand so that men could
be hurried to any part of the city where
they might be needed. Reginning at q
o'clock every policeman except those who
were actually sick was on duty, all leaves
of absence having been recalled for the
day.
E. NJ. Shepard. candidate for mayor on
the democratic ticket, cast his ballot in
the polling place near his home in Brook
lyn about 11:2J o'clock today.
Evening star., 1901-11-05
ExEQUATUR TO DRs. NORTON.
Accepted by Turkey as United States
Consul Mt Harput.

Accepted ny turkey rs UnfteO StateS
Consul Mt HarDut.
The Department of State has received in
formation from the legation sat Constanti-
nople that the Turkish government has is
sued an exequatur to DR.. Thomas Herbert
Norton, consul Of the United States at Har-
put, Turkey, who was appointed to that
post in June, 1900.
The granting Of an exeauatur to Consul
Norton closes an incident which at one
time threatened to disrupt the friendly re-
lations between the United States and Tur-
key. In November of last year it was an
nounced that the porte had definitely re-
jected the request for an exequatur for a
United States consul at Harput. Despite
this adverse action onsthe past of Turkey,
DR.. Norton. who had been previously in
structed by President. Mckinley to estab-
lish consulate at Harput, w.4s directed to
proceed to Turkey DR.. Norton has now
been In Constantinople ever three months
awaiting his recognition by the porte.
The attitude of the United States In this
matter was based upon art3cle OF the
treaty of May Z. 1899, wherean 1t is pro-
vided that "the United states may appoint
It's citizens to be consuls an6tvice consuls
at the commercial places in The dominions
of the sublime porte where 1t 6hall be found
needful to superintepd the Affairs of COM
merce"
The Turkish objection to the establish
ment OF consulate at Harput was based
generally on the groutsd that there was
no commerce at that place., and 1t was
difficult for the United States officials to
refute that assertion. Some time ago. how
ever, Turkey permitted the British govern
ment to establish consulate at Harput,
whereupon the United States government
renewed its application for a similar priv
ilege under the favored nation" clause OF
It's general treaty
The favorable action Of the Turkish gov
ernment on this application. notwithstand-
ing It's tardiness and apparent reluctance.
Is very gratifying to the, officials of the
State Department and is accepted as an
other indication of the desire of the porte
to accommodate the United States.
Harput was the scene In November, 1885.
OF one Of the Armenian massacrea in which
the native Kurtis were Joined by large
BODY OF Turkish soldiery In murderons
raid upon the; Armenian quarter Of the city
In which over 1000 persons were Hlain.
During the same outbreak American mis-
sion property valued at over S60,000 was
DESTROYED by the mob. The affair was made
the basis Of a large part of the claim for
indemnity which was recently settled. by
the Turkish government.
Evening star., 1901-11-05
FINE WEATHER IN COLORADO.
Prospect of a Big Vote I'm All the
COmmtfea.

DENVER, Col. November 5.-The wealth
er is fine and all the conditions are favor
able for bringing out large proportion of
the registered vote In this city. The cleo
tion has been hotly contested, and both the
republicans and the democrats claim to
be confident Of winning in this county.
Special officers appointed by the fire and
police board tdemocratic) were present at
all the voting booths this morning and
Mayor Wright issued proclamation de-
caring that the democrats Intend to re-
sort to fraud. and appealing to citizens ito
In the event that 1t is necessary for him
to call upon the good people of the city
to assist him In arresting those who are
guilty OF the commission Of crimes against
the ballot"
Evening star., 1901-11-05
FOUGHT OVER TOMB or CHRIST.
FrancfScans md Greeks I'm Snngufn-
AIRY ARRAY fn Jerusalem.

JERUSALEM, November 5-The Church
of the Holy Sepulcher. surmounting Christ's
tomb was the scene OF sanguinary ARRAY
Monday last between Franciscans and
Greeks, during which there were a number
of casualties on both sides. The dispute
arose on the question as to which commune
ty had the right to sweep .-.e church.
Troops had been posted In the vicinity for
several days previous to the outbreak, i'm
order to prevent the anticipated collision,
but they were suddenly outnumbered and
overpowered by the contending parties
Evening star., 1901-11-05
HEAVY VOTE Expected IN BOSTON
Democrats Concede Republican Vic
tory by 10000 Plurality.

BOSTON, Mass, November 5.-With a
crisp frosty fall morning, the vote here dur
ing the early hours was hardly above the
average, although the registration had been
unusually heavy. Reports from other points
during the forenoon indicated that in many
sections the vote was light. Where there
were local fights, however, there was prom
ise of larger figures. 1t was believed that
the total vote would be between 100000 and
100000, with republican plurality of from
10000, the democratic concession, to $4,000,
the republican claim.
For the first time since 1896 the demo-
Gratis were united, but twas the claim
that the return of the disaffeeted ones to
that party would be offset by the demo-
cratic votes which Gov. Crane would draw
because of his attitude of sympathy to-
ward organized labor.
Evening star., 1901-11-05

LOUISVILLE. KY. November 5.-The
election was begun in Louisville and over
the state with the weather crisp and hit
ing. The first hour In Louisville found
very few voters at the polls and no rush
is expected much before noon. About the
only important doubtful contest in Ken
lucky is that for mayor OF Louisville. with
indications rather favorable for Granger.
the democratic nominee.
Evening star., 1901-11-05
DULL ELEerIeN DAY1N VIRGINIA.
ColOred Voters Taking Little Interes
In the Result.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
RICHMOND, Va. November 5.-vote in
Richmond is light up to noon. Negroes
are showing absolutely no interest In the
election and white vote is slow No ad-
vices have been received at the office of
State Chairman Ellison up to. noon. and
he says he expects none up to the closing
of polls. He adheres to his statement that
the democrats will win by good majorities.
though he gives no figures
Evening star., 1901-11-05
RAINY DAY FOR ELECTION.
Weather Bad Throughout Nearly AL
of New York.

" 1'stU Neatly All
of New York.
BY Associated Press
NEW YORK, November 5.-Rainy, cold
weather was the rule throughout New York
state, but In the western counties condi-
tions were more pleasant. In many cities
voting machines were in USE the result
being to expedite the registering of bal.
lots.
AT Buffalo there were indications of a
great deal of scratching.
At Syracuse there were, several arrests
early in the day of alleged illegal voters
AS rule county roads are in good condi-
ton, ana the vote for members of the legis-
lature is likely to be up to the average OF
on years. In the twenty fourth congress
sional district there is considerable interes.
manifest in the election of successor to
the late Representative Albert d. Shaw
Evening star., 1901-11-05
FIRE AT JENNINGS, Ia.
Five Blocks of Main Business Part
Destroyed.

JENNINGS. La, November 5.-Five
blocks of the main business part of the
town were destroyed by yesterdays fire.
which started In the restaurant Of j. Dud-
ley. The loss is estimated at 100000, with
insurance Of about one-half The heaviest
individual loser is A ID. Mcfarland. s70,e00.
The houses destroyed were not of SUBJ
stantial character. and the fire spread so
quickly that there was small chance 70
save anything. There was no loss of life.
Evening star., 1901-11-05
Election of the Republican Ticke,
Regarded as Certain.

PROVIDENCE, r. T., November 5.-very
little activity characterized the early hours
at the polls in the state and municipal cleo
tions in Rhode Island today and the indi-
cations were that small vote would be
cast. The election of the republican ticket
is considered certain, although by a greatly
decreased plurality.
Evening star., 1901-11-05

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