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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-09
COLONEL HEISTAND
is EX0NERATED.
HEMP CHARGES NOT SUSTAINED.
Allegations OF Major Hawks AIIeE-
Ing Misconduct at Manila
Disposed of by Sen
ratc Committee.

The Senate Committee on Military Az
fairs today by unanimous vote. adopted
the report Of the subcommittee exon
Grating Col H. O.s. Heistand from wrong
doing in connection with the alleged com
oination to control the output OF Manila
hemp.
The report says that none Of the charges
preferred by Major E. l. Hawks were
sustained by the testimony produced at
the enquiry.
1t also completely ezonerates Former
Assistant Secretary Of the Navy Allen.
Former Assistant Secretary Of War Mel
kIeiohn, General Corbiu end Assistant At
torney General Boyd. all Of whom. it
shows. severed their connection with the
projected company as soon as it was
shown ir might CONFLICT with their official
duties.
The report also auds that official other
than Colonel Heistand were not connected
with the proposition by the latter to form
company to erect hemp factory in the
Philippine that the appointment OF
Major Hawks TO the Philippine customs
service by Mr.. NelIejohn was not in pay
ment Of political debt or promise that
there was 10 attemp5 hy any Of the Of
cials 20 influence the War Department IN
fixing the tariff rates on hemp in the
Philippines or iu opening or closing the
hemp ports
The letter Of Introduction given Major
Hawks by Colonel Heistaud and SIessrs.
NeiSlejohu and BOYD. unon which Major
Hawks laid great stress and the original
OF which was destroyed The committee
ind. vas not in the form claimed by Ma
jor Hawks when signed by the three Off
cials and did not contain the Official titles
Of fhc .gucrs
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Mel Under Him AIlege That
He Dismissed Them With
out Sufficient Cause.

pended clerk be paid his salary ror he
time Of Illegal suspension. The case Of
sellman was test case. and several of
the other suspended clerks have instituted
suits against the United States TO recover
their salaries as a result Of its outcome
Charges have been made in which il is
alleged by 81 former clerk that. in viola
tion Of the law. Surveyor General Per
rauIt attempted TO solicit campaign funds
from the employees under him.
Broader Charge sucEe<ted-
The Civil Service Commission has also
received an inumation chat an fuvestfra-
lion would disclose that contracts granted
for surveying land in Washington. Idaho
and oregon would bear scrutiny.
tt is alleged that although not himself
a surveyor OF engineer. he has several
times removed civil service appointees
from office on the ground Of Iacl, of work.
and filled the vacancies thus created with
emergency clerks who were not on the
civil service lists. and who were his po-
HticaI friends.
Should the nomination OF Mr.. PerrauIt
go TO the Senate, il is said that lively
contest will ensue upon the matter OF
its confirmation.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-09
NOMINATED BY THE PRESIDENT
names of New OMciaIS sent to sen
ate for Approval

Tie President today sent the following
nominations 70 he Senate
To De naval officer Of customs in the
district Of Boston and Charlestovn, James
o. Lyf0rd Of New Hampshire
To be collector Of customs for the dis
trfet Of Pearl River Miss. ". r. swan.
OF Mississippi To he omitted states At
toruey for the southern district OF Mis-
ssszipp.. Robert C. Lee. Of Mississippi. TO
be United states Marshal for the south
eru district Of Mississippi. EIgar 5. VII
son. OF Mississippi
To be Secretary o. thr Territory Of c
Iahou.a. William Griggs. of Oklahoma
be agent Of the Indians OF the sac &
Fox agency. Oklahoma, I;c~= GufHn,
Missouri
To De registers OF land Offices. Robert
b. sanford. Of North Dakota at MinOt.
y. d. Frederick ". Collins. OF Missis-
sfppi al jackson. Miss.
TIE be receiver of public moneys. Isaiah
r. Montgomery. Of Mississippi. at Jack
SON Miss. Albert T. Rose. % North Ia
Eota. al ST Michael Alaska
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-09
ONE WITNESS AGAINST OTERO.
Efforts to Prevent Confirmation Of
New Aiexico'S Governor.

Efforts 10 Prevent Confirmation Of
New Nexico's Governor.
Though serious charges have beeeu fled
With the Senate Committee on Territories
against Governor Otero with view OF
defeating his confirmation in she Senate
only one man. Col W NJ Berger. aD-
peared before the committee this morn
ing 10 present the charges VERBALLY.
Governor Otero was present and here
appeared in his behalf a dozen prominent
officials OF New EeXico aud Eastern cspf-
talists interested in the Territory
The hearing today was behind closed
doors. Colonel Berger asked for a con
tnuanee In presenting his charges. which
included improper and unjust Increase Of
the lax levy from mills to I7.15 mills.
without any corresponding increase in
benefits. the adoption Of special legisla-
tion Increasing the Governors own saIar-
and that of certain Stste officials aud the
adoption Of legislation with a view of
building up and maintaining a machine
having for its object the pIundering or
the Territory.
The Governor and MS friends denied the
charges in toto and opposed further de-
lay IN the ease. Among these who spoke
were G. w PriJchard and ". H. Lew
eIIyn. Territorial district attorney. AID
w g. Reynolds. United States Attorney.
Court OF Private Land Claims
Colonel Berger was called upon by the
committee 90 produce certificates in sup
port OF has charges. but he-Eas unable 20
do So At neon therefore the committee
took an adjournment until two O'Clock
this afternoon TO give him an opportunity
TO furnish proofs II ne is unable to do
50 il is quite probable that The committee
viii abandon further consideration
Governor Oter0's term OF Office expired
six months ago. and he was reappOinted-
His nomination was sent 10 the Senate
before the holiday recess. but was held
Up on the appearance OF a delegation OF
New MeXicans. VINO protested against the
confirmation Amdavits and other docu-
mCnJs were filed with Senator Beveridge's 5
committee making various charges against
Governor Otero-
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-09
RUSSIAN AMBASSADOR AND
SECRETARY # STATE CONFER.
Discuss the Clash Between the American Sailors and
the Soldiers Of the Gar.
BOTH EVIDENTLY REGARD IT As
MORE SERIOUS THAN THEY WILL ADMIT

cne demanding notice by the Government
authorities
Count Cassini was inclined. he said 10
believe the trouble arose from a drunken
bravL
Orders 60 Barry
During the course OF the conference
Secretary Hay assured the Russian Am
basssdOr that stringent orders had been
sent by this Government TO Commander
Barry OF the Vicksburg TO prevent d re-
eurreuce Of the trouble
The Secretary also. IL IS understood
told Count Cassini OF the impossibiIftv OF
The Vicksburg's leaving Nieuchwaug be
fore spring. even II this Government was
inclined 20 relieve her
Bussia's HIEh-Handed Act.
1t may be stated, however. on the best
Of authority. that the State Department
does not feel as confident OF the amicable
settlement or affairs as stated
That there has been certain amount
OF friction for some time between tba
Russian and American representatives at
Nieuchwang is well known by the State
Department
me high-handed manner In which Rus
sia took possession Of the treaty ports az
Nieuchwang on the excuse OF properly po-
licinE the city. has never been fancied bv
either this Government or England
Assurances have been given by Russia
that she viii abide by the treaty in the
-dture and The other countries are await
ing with much interest the next move IN
the drama.
II is feared that the recent disturbances
VIII preeipitate Russis's policies in re-
gard 10 Manchuria-
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Has Received No Advices
THEDIPLOMATIC DINNER TIGHT.
AFFAIR 10 BE One Of the WoSt tilia"tt
Ever Given at White fIG-se-

Ever Given at White H0-se-
The largest banquet ever given al the
White House viii be held This evening
If IS the annual Diplomatic dinner. and
viii out~hiue and OutnUmber any event OF
the Kind I'm the history cT The country
Tt is expected that 80 or .6 guests viii
sir around the great white board and en-
iov the Presidents bread. meat. and
vine.
The dinner viii De made notable also
bv the ract that ct viii be given in the
East Room. Nsver has this big apart
ucnt been used for banquet purposes. The
table VIII Pc shaped Wiz the cross at
the northern end Il 1fu extend go or
90 feet southvard.
The President viU q course. occupy
the center OF the table. the Ambassadors
and their ladies stationed in their proper
order
W0gbm5n were busy an dsy decorating
the banquet hall. Mikes Of green ard th'C-
sands Of pottei plants win be used.
In addition 10 The diplomatic rslrcsen-
tatiyes of the foreign countries the Presi-
dent has invited a select number OF guests
from the ranks Of Congress
Among those who viii come from other
cities is John g. 2IHburn. president Of the
late Pan American Exposition Company
at whose home in Buffalo the late Prcs.-
dent HeKinIay lied.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-09
Mr.. GROSVRNOR'S PREDICTION.
Says Hepburn Bill VIII Pass the
House 1T 1 O'Clock,

While at the White House az noon to-
day Representative Grosyenor predicted
the Passage in this House Of the Hepburn
Nicaragua Canal bill at 4 O'Clock this
afternoon.
Il think it viii go through without the
Morris amendment" said General Gros-
veuor
"of course violent opposition 10 the
measure 80 dc~elop in the Senate. i
think that the building of a canal would
be step most beneficial to the railroads.
The ports cf New Orleans. Galveston.
and other Southern sea coast cities would
increase in importance and the carrying
trade 10 these ports would be maufoIded.
Il cannot see my way clear 20 advocate
the Improvement by irrigation OF the
arid lands Of the Southwest 10 an extent
wheh ~ilI make them compete seriously ly
with the 800 per acre land OF the people
whom ] represent, at the expense Of those
people"
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-09
EIGHT-HOUR BILL HEARINGS.
Those Interested Asked to Anne
Next Thursday anu Agree ON Date.

Those Interested Asked to Appc---
Next Thursday ana Agree ON Date.
The House Committee on Labor today
Instructed It's clerk 10 inform those in
teresJed in the eight-hour bill TO appear
next Thursday and agree on a time for
hearings.
The time FOR hearings Is to be limited
a5 Chairman Gardner wants 10 bring the
bin before the House al an early period
10 prevent the delays Of last year which
Kept the Senate from taking action.
The opposition to the eight-hour bin
viii be represented by Judge J. X. Mo
Cannon. Of Cramps; Mr- l. f paysou.
OF the Newport News 1hIp5uilding Com
pany, and Mr. Herbert : Meow. re0-e-
senting several dry dock concerns.
The labor men Will be present TO refute
their arguments II necessary.
The effect Of the bill is 10 limit a dav's
labor 10 eight hours on any Government
work done by contract
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-09
The Surveyor General Of Ida
no Said to Have ViO-
lated Rules Of Service.

The Civil Service Commission has pre-
sented to the Secretary Of the Interior
charges Of violation cf the Civil Service
rules against Joseph PerrauIt Surveyor
General Of Idaho, which may lead to the
removal Of the latter from Office
It is alleged that the Civil Service Com
mission has been having trouble with Mr..
Perrault ever since his accession to the
Office November ]. 1857 In a report on
his case just submitted 20 the Secretary
Of the Interior ,he Commission states that
in view Of the -persistency and fagrant
character Of his violations" they consider
him fit subject for removal
The Surveyor Gcnoralship is the largest
Federal position in the state OF Idaho.
Mr.. PerrauIts term OF office will expire
January y. and this fact may save him
from dismissal. as ii IS thought likely
that the Interior DopaI unent may con-
fine its disapprovaI TO recommendation
that he be not rcnomiuated to succeed
himself.
Eject of IL Recent Decision.
The case Of Surveyor General PerrauIt
has been brought int5 prominence again
by a recent decision Of the Court Of
-lzims Tor the plaintin in the case Of
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-09

It is expected that the Hepburn Mica
ragua Canal bill viii go TO q vote in the
House Of Representatives at d late hour
this afternoon.
The debate had been lively today. Mr..
Cannon being the leading speaker and
encounters between him and Mr. Hepburn
adding much spice TO the proceedings.
"Let Us Go slow"
Let Us 20 SLOW, was the plea of Rep
resentatiye Cannon. in his discussion of
the Nicaragua Canal bill in the House
today.
His encounter with Representative Hep
burn, the author OF the measure. was the
feature Of today's proceedings.
He charged Mr.. Hepburn with with
holding his two hours remarks from pub
Iication in the Record because they
were ruU Of errors and misstatements. At
this Mr.. Hepburn opened his desk, and
dramatically presented Mr.. Cannon with
the manuscript Of his speech, inviting
him TO read it carefully.
SeVere>t BIow Yet.
Mr. Cannon's speech was the seyerest
blow the bin has vet received. He Gid
not oppose the building OF a canal or the
Nicaraguan route directly. but advised
against speedy action. The country. he
said. had suffered by going bIindiy into
the Pacific Railway legislation. and had
regretted it,
He wanted the bes, route for the least
money.
Mr. Cannon brought forward a new
point against the Nicaraguan route. argu-
ing that the canal zone was liable TO fall
into the hands Of speculate. and that IL
the bill passed now the cost Of the right
q way would he oxorbiant
Pointed Little COIIoquy.
During Mr. Cannon's speech he turned
10 Mr.. Hepburn and said:
The gentleman from Iowa viii correct
me. I hope. II ] am wrong"
Il can't undertake TO DO that every
time said M Hepburn.
II the gentleman was as good at giving
information as he is Flip Of tongue. "
cried AIR Cannon. .he would be a better
legislator
Mr.. Shackiefor5 Dem. MOI azEed him
81 the Maritime Canal Company had any
claim on The Nicaraguau st-.p.
4 Shndoyy Claim.
.-Oh. understand that somewhere.
dancing around in the pale moonlight,
there is somebody who has a shadowy
claim that may rip on to something valu-
able. replied 3Ir. Cannon. and the House
laughed.
Nr. Cannon said all be wanted was the
hest possible canal at the least possible
cost, and he did not care whether the
Nicaraguan CT the Panama route was Sc
Iected. He said that when the proper
TINE came he would offer a motion to
recommit the bill, with instructions 10
bring f. back with the provision Inserted
for the location Of the canal on the route
that should be found 20 be the best.
lie said The pending measure Was q
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-09
AN UPHEAVAL FOR ELLIS ISLAND.

is one OF Tie latest candidates Tor the
position.
Mr.. Frank Sergeant. the Grand Master
OF the brotherhood Of Locomotive Fire.
men. is also O prominent candidate It
is understood JFat the position was offer
ed To Mr. Sarseant six weeks ago and
that ne declined it.
No reports fr,m Secret Service agents
showing an alIeged revolving condition
existing az the immigration station On
Ellis Island have been received al either
Js-@ Treasury 1r The White House al
though bo;A Secretary Gage and the Pres
ideut have received information Of IN
satisfactory conditions from other souresA
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-09
Closed BY Mr.. Hepburn.
CONSIDERING THE COOPER BILL.
House In~uInr Affairs Committee
Takes III Philippine Government.

- hAahNBAif nov = 4 ~ ifif T.
The House Insular Affairs Committee
met this morning and began consideration
OF the bin introduced Icy Representative
Cooper 10 provide for q Territorial form
OF government fer the Philippines.
Mr. Conant who was 10 have appeared
before the committee and discussed the
needs Of financial legislation for the
Philippines. was unable 10 be present.
having been detained in New York.
Nr- Cooper explained that the bin fol-
lows the language OF the Philippine Com
mission report and Is designed TO have
an immediate effect by showing TO the
Filipinos the pacific and kindly intentions
or This Government
The bin was referred to a subcommIt-
tee Of which Mr.. Cooper is chairman for
further consideration. The other Repub-
lican members of the subcommittee are
Messrs. Moody, Crumpackcr. and Hamii-
ton The Democrats are Nessrs. Jones
and Henry.
There viii be a number or hearings on
the bill and Governor William Taft OF
the Philippines is expected TO appear be-
fore jhe committee in about three weeks.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-09
MISS STONE SAID TO BE FREE
AND EN ROUTE TO AMERICA
Report From Sofia Correspondent to This Effect Not
Confirmed at the State Department.

VIENNA. Jan. s.-The "Aligemelne Eel
lungs sofia correspondent reports that
despite denials. 81 is fact that Miss Ellen
u. stone, the American missionary abb
Quoted by brigands. was liberated ten days
ago, and that the full ransom demanded
fer her release was paid.
The missionary. the correspondent SAYS.
embarked at salonica for Genoa. en- route
for America.
The Porte, according TO the correspond
cnt. has requested that the matter be
kept secret so that the payment Of the
ransom may not encourage the kidnap-
ping Of foreigners.
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Favor a Personal Tax Law.
GUESTS OF TEE PRESIDENT.
L"bor Leaders Take Luncheon at
the White House.

Considerable speculation has been
aroused over the fact that President
Roosevelt entertained at luncheon today a
number OF representatives Of railway en-
pl0yes organizations. together with the
Attorney General and Secretary Of Agri-
culture
Besides these Cabinet members the
Presidents guests were F. P. Sargent
grand master Of the Brotherhood Of Lo-
comotivc Firemeu. and who. il is said.
has been offered the commi mi5sionership Of
immigration at New York; E. E. Clark
grand chief conductor Of the Order Of
Railway Conductors; p. r. M0rrissey.
president Of the Order Of Railway Train
men. and A. b. YOungsOn. first assistant
grand engineer Of The Brotherhood OF
Locomotive Engineers.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-09
POST TREATY WITH BOLIVIA.

brought Into the Parcels Compact.
The President this morning signed a
parcels post treaty with Bolivia.
Nearly all the South American RepIb-
lies are now in the parcels post alliance
with the United states and the Powers
Of the old world.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-09
CONFER AS TO CHINESE EXCLUSION
4 Hearing Before the Pacific Coast
Delegation iu Congress

Members Of the Pacific Coast delegation
OF the Senate ana House met To-Day 10
again consider the Chinese Exclusion
bill President ComPers. Of the Ameri-
can Federation OF Labor. anl other labor
leaders. who desire particularly that
that provision be srrcuEt theued which ex-
cIudes from The United States ,fe Chi
nese Of the Philippines. who are said 70
number 100000. were heard
IN order TO sPloiy the subject more
thoroughly. The measure was referred 10
a subcommittee which VIII gran, hear
ines to those iuler-a ed. including repre-
seutatives O. The Chinese Exclusion Con
vention Of san Francisco. who haze come
or Tor the purpose
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-09

An interesting conference took place
ar the state Department this morning
between Count Cassini, the Russian Am
bassador. and Secretary Hay. Count Cas-
sinl called relative 10 the NIeuchwang
affair and spent about an hour cIoseted
with the Secretary
Although there was an evident intention
en- the part OF the Russian diplomat and
the Secretary OF state to minimize the re-
ported troubles At Nieuckwans. both Of
these officials are nevertheless extremely
anxious over the situation
Has Received No sdvices.
At the close Of the conference Count
Cassini said he had received nothing
whatever from his Government relative
10 the Nieuchvaug matter This lack Of
news. ne said. was clear indication that
Russia did not regard the friction between
sailors Of this country and soldiers Of
Russia as a matter Of serious moment or
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-09
Tax Payments on Install
mGnt Plan Approved.
EASTERN STAR HONE MEASURE.
House Committee Adopts u With
an AmeHdment-PropOs Change
in Regard to Tax AFrenra yes Laid
on Che TabIe-PersOnUI Tax law
Finds Advocates.

The first business meeting. this session,
Of the House District Committee was held
this morning, and action was taken upon
five Of tie pending measures affecting
the District.
II was agreed 10 report fagorably Mr.
Jenkins bill regulating taxes in the Dis
trict- To stipulates that she whole OF the
tax on real and personal property shall
be payable in May of each year and that it
may be paid in two equal instaHments in
November and May and tnat no penalty
shall accrue tor delinquency until the fol-
lowing June. when penalty Of per cent
Per month is TO be imposed.
Deeds in the Islands.
Representative jenkins bin 10 provide
for the execution in The Philippine Isl
ands and IN Porto Rico Of deeds for lands
situated N the District Of Columbia. was
favorabl,- reported with an amendment
striking cut the.last clause
Mr.. jenkins bill to confirm tile TO lot
square 1u2 in Washington was ia
yorably reported without amendment.
For Eastern star Homo.
The bill introduced by RepreseEtative
Richardson OF Tennessee to incorporate
The Eastern Star Home for the District
Of Columbia was likewise reported fav-
oTabIy but with On amendment omitting
the provision which says that Tire ocgani-
zatiOn shall not be prevented construct
ing suitable rooms as Offices in connection
UIlh The home.
It was agreed to lay on the tabIe the
bill introduced by Mr. Pearre 6y request
authorizing that arrearaEes Of taxes due
the District Of Columbia 10 July Z. 1900
be received at 6 per cent per aunum in
lieu Of penalties and costs.
The question OF providing a means for
raising money for the extraordinary Dis
trict projects was brought up and in
formally discussed, but no order was
taken.
Favor Personal Tax Law.
Ny Babcock informed the committee
that the District Assessor had prepared a
personal tax bill and -ths- il would be
soon introduced in the SeG-
a number Of the members expressed
themselves as quite strongly in favor Of
O personal tax law, and willing to support
such measure. AS the bin is not vet
before the committee. il could not be
further discussed
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-09
President Roosevelt to Stir
Things Up at the Immi-
grafton Bureau.

President Roosevelt viii start mi shty
upheavai among minor officials Of th" Ina
migration Bureau az Ellis Island, y. Y.
as soon as a successor TO Mr. Thomas
Fitchie. the present Commissioner Of I'm
migration. is named
Mr.. William Schnittspan. Of New York.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-09
PAYNE AND SHAW CONFIRMED.
Names of New Cabinet Officers An
proved by Senate

The Senate today confirmed the nomjna-
tions Of Henry c. Payne. Of Wisconsin. 10
be Postmaster General, and Of Leslie N.
shaw Of Iowa. 70 be Secretary Of the
Treasury.
There was some discussion over the
nomination Of Mr. Payne, reference being
made TO his former connection with a land
company. which sought TO obtain the lease
OF lands belonging 70 the Indians Upon
the explanation that lie had already sew
erred his connection with the company his
nomination was confirmed.