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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-19
EXPERT TESTIMONY AGAIN.
Question Of ChirOgraphy in Patrick Trial
Once More.

NEW YORK, March 19-Handwritine
testimony frcn experts was the pro-
gramme announced today by counsel for
the defence n the trial Of Albert T.
Patrick, for the murder of William Marsh
Rice
The prosecution called experts, who
testified at length that, in their opinion
the signature Of W NJ. Rice on all tho
disputed documents-win, checks. and as
sigament-were forgeries. and went into
minute details 10 explain their concIu-
sions.
The defence said that 70 also had ex-
perts 70 call. 50 that all the prosecution q
evidence on that point might be Offset
These experts viii try to prove that
the signatures were all the voluntary act
Of Rice
IS expert testimony on handwriting IS
necessarily long. there was small hope
when the trial began this morning of
getting through with il before the day
ended.
After the experts, the plan is to have
Mrs Francis. Fatrick's former Iandladv
take the stand.
She viii doubtless testify along the
lines Of the alibi built up for the de-
ienjant on Monday.
II is thought that the case may 20 TO
the jury by the end Of next week
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-19
MAJOR WALLBR'S CASE
NAY NEVER BE TRIED
Mixed Courts Lack of Au-
thority Upheld.
Unless General Chafee Insists Upon Ac-
tiOn by Navy Further Proceedings
Are Now Regarded as Unlikely.

There is a possibility that Major Little
ton ". T. Waller. Of the Marine Corps.
viii never be tried on the charges pre-
ferred against him by army officers for
alleged inhuman treatment OF FniDinos
In the Island OF Samar-
According TO the War Department the
action Of the mixed court Of army and
marine officers in holding now they have
no jurisdiction in the Waller case was
perfectly correct. II Major Waller had
been tried while on detached service with
the army by such a court It would have
been legal. but as be Is now under naval
command the case can be tried only BY
officers OF the naval and marine corps.
or course, officers admit. the navy can
try Major Waller On the charges brought
against him, bHt unless General Chanee
sees 81 10 press the matter the case VIII
probably be dropped.
Major Waller is held ia high respect
and has the confidence OF the Navy De-
partment and the Marine Corps. The cir
cumstances attending his march across
Samsr are said 10 be extenuatiug in view
OF the arduous character Of the duty and
extreme privations endured BY the off,
GERS and men.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-19
REFUND OF LICENSE TAXES
OFFICIALLY RECOMMENDED
e4cHg District c4SsessOr Urges That he Bills Sow BE
foee Congress BE GiUeH Prompt c4Hp1oUaL

1Ir. f. ". ". Griffin, Acting Assessor
has forwarded to the District Commis-
Eloners a report upon House bill 1O,8Ss
end Senate bill 3.2os. identical measure
which provide for the refund Of certain
license taxes paid into the District treas
ury.
It appears that in compliance with the
law then existing wholesale and retail Ii
quor dealers made application for license
in the usual manner on or before Novem-
her /. 1892, and with a few exceptions
the amounts required were deposited. On
March 3. 1898. Congress passed an act
regulating the sale Of intoxicating liquors
in the District. Under the terms OF this
law the Excise Board was created and
the rate Of barroom and wholesale H.
censes was Increased.
Mr Griffin states that al this time many
licenses had been granted for the year
expired October 81 1888 Some. ne says
had been rejected and other applications
were still pending Under orders OF the
Commissioners dated May 9. 1898 liquor
dealers. accordiue 10 tie report were
again required 20 deposrt pro rata amounts
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-19
l. WALKER CHARGED
With BMBBZZLEMEET
Alleged to Have Taken $I35
Belonging to A. Marks.
Detective Sergeant Heian Goes to Norfolk
to Get the Accused and Bring
Him Here.

Detective Sergeant Helan leaves this
city tonight for Norfolk. Va. where he
goes TO bring back to this city Luther
Walker for whom warrant was sworn
out in Police Court this morning by J. A.
Bigelow, acting for Aaron Marks, a whole
sale butcher in Norfolk, who charges
Walker with having embezzled $155.
Some weeks ago. it is aHeged, Walker
came TO this city. and. acting under or
ders from Mr. Marks. set up a stand In
the market. Funds were furnished him
by Mr. Marks with which to begin the
business. and large supplies Of meat were
sent 10 this city from Norfolk IL is claim
ed. After receiving money and meat
Walker. ii is alleged. sold out the entire
business and left town. Mr. Marks at
once notified the local authorities ami
Walker was traced to Norfolk. where he
resides. The police Of that city notified
Captain Boardman this morning Of Walk
er's arrest and Detective Helan will bring
him back 10 this city for trial
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-19

NEW YORK. March 19.-Gen. T. Es-
trada Palma. president-eIect Of the
Cuban Republic. is IN the city to con-
fer with the members of the Cuban Com
mercial bodies that are fighting for tarin
concessions from the United States,
He has had a conference with Secretary
Of state Tamayo and Senator Capote. who
arrived from Cuba on the Ward line
steamship Mexico. and he viii remain in
New York for several days in consulta-
tion with the prominent Cubans Of this
city. and those who have recently come
from the island
He will 20 to Cuba sometime in April.
and will assume the office Of president on
May ], the date set for the evacuation of
the island by the American military
forces.
General Palma was found this morning
at Andres Muros' Hotel on West Four
teenth Street which hS1lways makes his
headquarters when i'm this city. He was
engaged in very fast and earnest con-
versatiOn with some Of his Cuban visitors.
in regard 20 yesterdays action by the Re
publicans Of the House Of Representatives.
in passing a resolutica declaring for
20 per cent reduction on the tariff on i'm
ports from Cuba. the reduction to be lin
tied in the bill to be passed. to December
/, 1903. when the question viii be changed
BY the adjustment Of sugar bountics in
Europe
General Palma. when asked to comment
on the resolution. said;
'WT Be Disappointing"
IT viii be very disappointing to ;he
Cuban people. 7 DO not wish to criticise
the action OF Congress. but that is the
only reply ! can make to your question.
we asked for a reduction that would
be sufficient not only to permit the sugar
planters to meet the actual expenses Of
operating the mills. but to give them some
profit some benefit
I've have said from the beginning. that
a reduction Of so per cent. or. possibly 30
per cent, was necessary for Cube IS relief
and have said before, as I am compelled
TO say now. that 20 per cent reduction will
not be Of any benefit
"As for the proposal to limit the re-
ductiOn 10 December Of next year. I can
only comment on it by saying that the
whole resolution appears to be not sat
isfactory. The Cubans have entertained
the hope Of greater reduction
Hundreds Of thousands Of tons Of su-
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-19

from the date Of the passage Of the new
law.
Subsequently" continues Mr.. Griffin.
"on June 6. 1898. the Court Of Appeals
made decision affirming the validity Of
all liquor licenses issued prior to the
pass-ee Of the new law, and the CommIs-
sioners by publication notified all dealers
that the several amounts paid under their
order Of May 3, 1885 would be refunded
upon application. Payment by separate
voucher, at first adopted, was succeeded by
regular pay rolls made direct from the
books Of the Collector Of Taxes, on whicn
receipts for the several amounts were
taken"
Mr.. Griffin submits with his report a
list Of The claimants under the bill with
the amounts claimed by each. He gives
a history OF each case with the date Of
reference to the Auditor. and Mr. Griffin
expresses the opinion that with very
Few exceptions the amounts due have been
repaid
He recommends. however. that such
claims as shall prove 10 be due be re-
funded under the terms Of the proposed
bill. and for that reason he recommends
its passage.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-19
COLOMBIA RBNBWS
IT'S GUARANTEE
Declares Clear Panama Title
VIII Be Given.
SenOr COncha Says Delay Was Occasion
ed by the Numerous Questions Pro
pounded by Canal Commission.

senor Concha, successor to Senior silva,
as Minister to this country from Colombia.
has presented to this Government re-
newaI CT the guarantee that a clear title
will be given the United States to the
Panama Canal Colombia, he states. is
anxious TO give asst frances or. grant con-
cessions Of any kind that may tend to
smooth the way 20 ghe transfer Of the
property.
He claims that this guarantee would
have been given several weeks ago. had Il
not been for a delay caused by the sub
mission 70 this Government through Min
lister Silva Of a long list Of questions
which must be answered at Bogota. These.
be learns are now being considered there
and the response VIII be forwarded in a
very short time These enquiries were
made BY Admiral Walker, president Of the
Canal Commission.
This new proposition will undoubtedly
be sent by Secretary Hay 10 the Senate
and referred 20 the Senate Committee on
luterOceanic Canals.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-19
ARGUMENT BEGUN
In THE WILCOX CASE
Defence Insists Miss Crop
sey Killed Herself.
The Elizabeth City Court House Crowded
With Deeply Interested Men and
Women.

ELIZABETH CITY, y c., March 1s-
The argument in the case OF James VIII
cox, charged with the murder OF Nell
Crcpsey, began in earnest this morning.
". ]. Leary, for the defence. concluded
his speech begun yesterday afternoon.
The courthouse was packed from front
TO back with men, women, and small boys
today The seats and the back aisIes were
full Several hundred women were in at
tendance, and much interest IS mani
tested
Among other things. Mr.. Leary said.
The State must prove that crime has
been committed we do not believe thai
the girl was murdered She committed
suicide"
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-19
4. A. GARFIELD WILL
NOT ACCEPT PLACE
James R., His Brother, Prob
ably VIII, However.
Civil Service Commissionership Has Not
Yet Been Offered to Latter, But
VIII Be.

Mr.. Harry A. Garfield, Of Cleveland.
Ohio. son Of President Garfield, will not
accept the vacancy on the Civil Service
Commission caused by the retirement Of
W. a. Rodenburg.
The place viii probably be offered 20
his brother, James r. Garfield, Of Men
tor, Ohio.
Mr. Harry Garfield is at present so sit
uated that acceptance Of the Civil Service
billet would involve considerable sacri-
fee Of a financial nature.
1t is thought that Mr. James r. Car
field viii accept the position if It is ten
dered him.
He is much interested in civil service
reform.
He was formerly member Of the Ohio
State Senate. He was once candidate
for election to Congress. but was de-
feated.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-19
PALMA REGRETS
SUGAR DECISINO
Conference Of CubaHS.

President Palma is in New
York today cOnferring with
Cuban officials relative to the
sugar situation.
In an interview this morning
the President declares that the
action of the Republican con
ference last night will afford
the island no relief-the pro
posed tariff reduction being
entirely insufficient.
Cuba, however, he SAYS, will
not seek to escape the starva-
tion which he thinks threatens
her, by asking for annexation:
The people of the island, he
declares. would rather perish
than surrender their dream Of
a republic.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-19
PROTESTINBEHALFOF
COLORED VETERANS
Outline Of he Complaint.

The colOred clergylnen in
their protest ask that the
black soldier be placed on the
same footing with the white in
the matter of preparations for
the coming G. y. r. Encamp-
ment. 1t is alleged that this
has not been done in the plans
so faT arranged by the local
citizens committee. The com
mittee has not as vet given the
protest fled with Chairman
Warner today consideration.
but Will probably look into its
mcriIs at IN early date.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-19
MANILA OCCUPATION
told BY GEN. Otis
Former Military Commander
Concludes His Testimony
THE TAKING OF lL0lL0 CITY
Acted on His Own Authority, He Admits,
and Sorry He Did Not Do So Earlier.
Requested to Act by the Spanish Gov
eTnOT General.

BY the use Of maps OF the city Of Ma
Mia, Major General Otis in continuing
his testimony before the Senate Commit
tee on the Philippines today explained to
the Democrats OF the committee that in
ordering the Filipino forces to withdraw
beyond certain lines he did not assume
TO take possession Of any territory beyond
that expressly turned over to the Ameri-
can forces by the protocol between the
( United States and Spain. The Democrats
have been trying TO show that the Ameri-
cans exceeded their authority as confer
red by the protocol and thereby brought
on the hostiliues with the Fiupinos.
MIR. Rawlins asked whether when Gen
eral Otis threatened TO use force il the
FIipinos did not withdraw it would have
meant war.
General Otis said it would. "I think.
now, ne continued. that If we he'd used
force at that tine we would have brought
matters to a climax and perhaps nave
stopped what has happened since My
authority came from the President oI the
United States. who ordered that there
should be no dual occupation OF the city
Of Manila"
General Otis also said that the Amer
leans never did go outside Of the city
and aid not even occupy the Spanish de-
fences and entrenchments, which the in
surgents were allowed 10 hold In re-
sDonse 20 Mr.. Rawlins. he said that uader
the protocol the Americans would not
have had the right to go beyond the city
q laf
attacked.
In further support OF The Democratic
contention that the American forces went
beyond the limits Of the protocol which
placed. only the city bay, and harbor
Of Manila" in their control Mr.. RavIins
asked a series Of questions regarding the
taking Of the city Of uoiIo, which oc-
CURED before the ratification OF the treaty
Of Paris.
General OTIS entered into a detailed
statement Of the conditions at that city
and the reasons that actuated him in
sending General Miller 20 take possession.
He said that he was first invited to take
the place by the Spanish Governor Cen
eral, and afterward by the people Of the
town themselves for the purpose Of pro-
tecting life and property
Asked whether his action was not con
trary 20 the protocol, he said that he con
sidered il TO be an emergency and that be
had always been sorry he did not act on
his own responsibility and take Iloilo
earlier, instead Of waiting for instructions
from Washington
Because General Otis wants TO leave
here tonight the committee held anotheS
session, beginning at 2:3O this afternoon.
10 finish his examination.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-19

gar are stored up in Cuba waiting for
market. The total product this year will
be 100000 or 10000 tons, which should
bring the producers as much as $40 a ton,
or total OF over S30.OOOOOo. while the
total tobacco crop is probably worth not
more than SS,000,00
OF course, the production Of sugar
wOUEl reach even higher figures under IA
vorable concessions from the United
States, probably 100000 tons next year.
During the first year after the war the
crop was only 100000 tons, and 1t has
been steadily increasing each year. The
producers hoping all along for reduc-
tion Of the tariff.
Cannot Help Themselves.
"Or course Coz gress viii act in accord
ancc with irs own views and we cannot
help it. Cuba viii submit to her destiny.
whatever il may be. The sugar planters
Of Cuba are in the worst plight. as they
look solely TO the United States for a
market. while the tobacco growers can
sul turn 10 Europe. Then, too. the sugar
planters have hundreds Of millions Of dol
lars invested in mills which cannot be
operated until reasonable price is OBJ
tanned for the product. while the tobacco
growers are not called upon to make such
expensive investments. The only way to
save the enormous capital invested in
sugar mills in Cuba is to find a market
for the product in this country"
Won't Give Up independence.
What effect would a decision by Con
gress 20 limit the reduction to 20 per
cent have in Cuba on the question OF
annexation 70 the United States2" General
Palma was asked
"Oh, annexation The Cubans never
think at all OF annexation" was the very
quick reply. The aim. the aspiration.
the ideal Of the Cuban people has been a
Cuban Republic. For il they have fought
and shed their blood. They viii never
give up their ideal. no matter If they
starve. It will be a pity they cannot be
prosperous in a good reciprocal relation
With the United States. but If II is neces-
sary they viii starve before abandoning
their Independent government They are
ready 10 submit 10 their destiny"
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-19
CANAL REPORT SUBMITTED.
Mr. Fosters Committee Finds Against
French Company.

Mr.. Foster, Chairman OF the subcom-
mittee Of the Committee On IsthuiaE 80
uals. submitted 20 the Senate today a re-
port Of the majority Of his subcommittee
relating TO the legality of The title 10
the Panama Canal
The report is I'm effect finding against
the French company.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-19
HITCHCOCK REPORT
AGAIN CIRCULATED
His Brothers Death May Lead 10 His Early Resignation
Cabinet Place for EUaus

AS a result OF the death Of his brother,
Mr. Henry Hitchcock, in ST. Louis yester-
day, IL was reported today that Secretary
Hitchcock will soon tender his resignation
20 President Roosevelt.
Mr.. Hitchcock viii have thrust upon him
an immense amount cf business connected
it'll his brothers estate. The report that
le viii retire from the Cabinet. IS. how
ever, met with denial In official sources
and emphatic denial is made to the report
that he viii be succeeded by Il. Clay
Evans. Commissioner Of Pensions
The latter denial Is from so high a
source that it may be regarded as au-
thentic.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-19
Mr.. CRITTENToN COMING.
Founder Of an Important Work to Be En-
tertained Here.

\ monthly meeting OF the auxiliary
committee OF the Florence Crittent0n
Hope and Help Mission was held I'm the
parlOrs OF the home yesterday afternoon
There was large attendance. and great
interest manifested. there being quite a
number OF visitors present. The commit
tee IS composed OF Christian women work
ers for the cause, and their efforts are
being crowned with most satisfactory re-
suits.
Mr. Charles y. Crittenton. founder Of
the home. as expected in the city the
early part Of next week. TO hold two
weeks revival service.
A reception will be rendered Mr Crit
tenton at an early date. TO which the
public viii Z invited.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-19
SQUADRON OFF TRINIDAD.
North Atlantic Fleet Ready to Protect
American Interests.

The North Atlantic Squadron arrived
this morning at Port Of Spain. Trinidad,
and viii probably remain there several
DAYS.
Il is desired that the fleet De within
easy reach Of the Isthmus Of Panama. in
case the revolution there should require
the presence Of The American vessels 20
protect interests az Colon.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-19
CECIL RHODES CONDITION.
Patient Shows Some Signs Of Improve.
mauf

Patient Shows Some Signs Of Improve
ment.
CAPE TOWN. March 19.-Cecn Rhodes
Is now taking fair amount of nourish-
ment.
There is no perceptbIe change in his
condition
DT. Jamesor ascribes these good symp-
toms &c the exceptionally cool weather
now prevailing, and to the use Of oxygen.
which is freely administered.
Mr. Rhodes smiled when the sympa-
thetic message from Queen Alexandra
vas read to him, and asked Dr.. Jameson
to thank her Majesty for her telegram
He takes less interest in public mat
ters and no longer reads his letters or
the newspapers
He has abandoned bis idea Of getting
mp and sailing for England.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-19
ARMY OFFICERS ASSIGNED.
Macarthur, Funston, and Kob5e Given
Choice Billets.

The Secretary Of War today promulgat-
ed an order assigning 90 the command Of
the departments indicated the following
general officers OF the army:
Major Geenral Arthur Macarthur. De-
partmeEt OF the Lakes. Chicago; Briga-
der General Frederick Funston. Depart
ment OF the Colorado. Denver; Brigadier
General ". A. Kobbe. Department Of the
Dakotas. St. Paul. MinR.
The order viii take effect March ..
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-19

However. il IS generally understood
that Mr. Evans will be given an impor-
tant Government post. He would like a
foreign mission and the billet at Mexico
City, should Ambassador Clayton retire,
as result Of the charges against him.
or at Rome. should Ambassador Meyer
return to the country 70 reside perma-
nently, are possible places which nav
be extended Mr.. Evans
This all depends. Of course. on whether
or not Mr.. Evans retiTes from his pres
ent position, which he is said TO desire
70 do. when he can do so without the
impression being given that he is being
forced out
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-19
MIKE DoNLIN CONVICTED
Pleaded Guilty to Assaulting Miss Minnie
Fields.

BALTIMORE. March i9.-AIike Donlin,
the ball player. pleaded guilty to common
assault in the criminal court this morn
ing. and was sentenced TO six months in
Jail and fined $3.50
During the engagement OF the Ben Hur
Company in this city last week Donlin
brutally assaulted Miss Minnie Fields, of
Washington, a member OF the company.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-19
SPANISH CABINET FORMED.
Sagasta's List Slightly Modified BY the
Queen Regent.

MADRID. March 19.-Premier Sagasta
presented the list OF his new cabinet 70
the Queen Regent at noon today.
The Qgeen has induced the Premier TO
make some slight notifications 10 the
radical programme Of the new cabinet.
and il is now believed TO be strong enough
to last over Alfouso's coronation. which
is scheduled TO take place in May.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-19
SAMAR PROBLEM Is
CONSIDERED SOLVED
GueVaTa Agrees to Surren-
der His Rifles.
United States 10 Pay Rebel Chief Thirty
Dollars for Each Gun Turned in
by His Men.

MANILA. March 1e.-GeneraI }. IT,
Smith. the commander OF the American
troops in Samdr. has arranged an armis-
tice with General Gueyarra, who sue
Ceeded Lukban as commander OF the
rebels on the island.
Guevarra has promised 10 surrender
with his entire force and all arms and
ammunition lie has approximately 400
rinemen
The rebels win receive $50 for every
rife surrendered
General Chanee considers that this
viii end the rebe lliou.,
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-19
At Mr.. MANLEY'S DISPOSAL.
Can Have First Assistant PoStmastership
If He Wants 1t.

It is generally conceded among those
close to the President that Joseph H
Manley Of Maine can have the position OF
First Assistant Postmaster General If ne
wants IL. II is not expected that Mr.
Aanley viii make decision IN this di-
rectiOn. however. for a day or so. When
he will have had an opportunity to esti-
mate his chances OF securing the Pine
Tree State gubernat0rial nomination TWO
years hence.
Postmaster General Payne is anxious
that Mr.. Manley take the place.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-19
- -HouE BIoekade 80.

ST PAUL, Mimi March 1s.-Aner a
lZ0-hour blockade. trains from the Pa
cifc Coast reached here today. Ten com
plete trains are still In the Dakota coun-
try. The loss for the companies viii ag-
gregate $500 600.