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Evening star., 1902-03-11
FEAR LOSS OF TRADE
British Merchants Uneasy
Over Situation in Cuba.
MEMORIAL TO CABINET
TO BRING PRESSURE TO BEAR ON
THIS COUNTRY.
European Concert Suggested-Lord
Lansdowne Pays but Little
Attention.
MEMORIAL TO CABINET

LONDON, March u.-Delegates from q
number of the British chambers OF COM
merce visited the foreign secretary. Lord
I-ansdowne. at the foreign office today. and
presented a memorial relative to British
trade with Cuba, pointing out that ii was
feared that when the administration of
that island was handed over to the Cubans
a reciprocity treaty would be negotiated,
admitting Cuban produce into the United
States at reduced duties and granting cor
responding preferential terms to American
produce and manufactures by Cuba.
The United States.'' says the memorial,
when declaring war on Spain expressly
stated that their action would be limited
to freeing Cuba from Spanish rule. 1t was.
therefore, understood by those in Europe
engaged in trade with Cuba that no meas
ures would be adopted at the conclusion of
the war which would restrict or destroy
their trade with that island. Such a reci-
procity treaty as that anticipated would
undoubtedly put an end to European trade
with the island. The chambers, therefore.
most earnestly request that the utmost ef
fort be made by his majesty's minister at
Washington to prevent the signing of any
such treaty, or, at least. to secure that the
most favored treatment be continued by
Cuba to this country. 1t is represented
that French and German interests would
suffer by a reciprocity treaty, and 1t Is sug
gested that a joint protest might be ef-
fectual in preventing a change adverse to
the interests of Europe In trade with
Cuba
The interview was private. but the Asso-
ciated Press understands that while prom
Using to look into the matter, Lord Lans-
downe gave but faint encouragement to the
delegation.
Evening star., 1902-03-11
EXTENSION OF TIME.
Washington Heights Traction Railroad
Company to Have Two Years.

Mr.. Jenkins introduced a bill in the
House today for the purpose of extending
the time for two years from the 18th day
of June. 1892. In which the Washington
Heights Traction Railroad Company of the
District Of Columbia may extend its tracks
and operate its cars from the present au-
thorized terminus at the western approach
to the Pennsylvania avenue bridge north
Oh nth street to East Capitol street, and
then on East Capitol street to 18th street
east. connecting with the Metropolitan
railroad; and also from the intersection Of
Minnesota avenue and Harrison street to
Pierce street. on Pierce street t. Jackson
ard west along Jackson street 10 Monroe
street: also on Minnesota avenue TO con-
meet with the Columbia railroad at Ben
ming. The law authorizing this extension
was approved April 30, 1900. and the time
limit was given as June 1S, 1900. The pres
ent bill is precisely the same as the old one
with the exception of the extension OF
time.
Evening star., 1902-03-11

the recent war with Spain he served on the
monitor Terror, the hardships of this serv-
ice being such as to incapacitate him from
further active sea duty. His services dur
Ing this long period covered a wide field, as
shown by his numerous assignments to
duty on board many different vessels. Dur
ing the civil war he served on the L. 9. 3.
Occur de Lion on the Potomac, James and
other rivers during the Wilderness cam
pa1gn. In October 1866. he was ordered to
the L. S. s. Resaca at Portsmouth, N H.,
on a trip around South America to Alaska
to freeze out yellow fever and assist In re
ceiving that territory from Russia.
On the L. s. s. AShuelot he visited Japan.
CHINA, Cochin China. Singapore and Siam
In 1874 and went 1.300 miles up the Yang
tse river, his vessel being the first Ameri-
can vessel to visit the port of Ichang $50
miles beyond Han kow. In April, 1877, he
was ordered to the Wyandotte at the
Washington navy yard. and, with the moni-
tors Passaic and Montauk. to protect the
Treasury Department during the railroad
riot of 1877
In 1878 he accompanied the L. s. s. Ticon-
deroga on a special cruise around the world
in the interests of commerce, visiting and
assisting in reviewing treaties with ZnaZita
Arabia, and Burmaf and attempting to re-
open Corea to American commerce For
several years he was on duty at the Phila-
delphia navy yard, later on at the Brooklyn
navy yard, and in both cities his genial
manners drew to him many warm personal
friends. He was member of the Loyal
Legion, the Union League and many other
organizations. He traced his descent back
to Jean Jacques Michelet, Huguenot refu-
gee belonging to the family of that name.
Evening star., 1902-03-11
TWO YEARS SERVICE.
Long Enough for Troops to Remain in
the Philippines.


Gen Hughes continued his testimony be-
fore the Senate Philippine committee to-
day In reply to a question by senator
Patterson he said the death rate among
Spanish prisoners was far beyond what IT
should have been. Investigation proved
that the prisoners were so debllltated pS
reason of their long stay in the heat ana
by their military service that they were
unable to rally from any illness which at
tackled them He said he had urged the
return of United States troops to this coun-
try after two years service Senator Fat
terson called attention to the water cure
as used in the way of torture but Cen
Hughes said II never was practiced in his
command. 1t was tried in one case, he had
learned, By the Macabebe scouts, who.
however had promised not to repeat It,
In response to questions by Senator BeV-
eridge, Gen. Hughes said that ward IN
the general hospital had been set aside Tor
wounded sick FilipinOs.
Filpinos he said. answering a question
by Senator Lodge, who have come in per-
sonal contact with the Americans, either
at stations or about headquarters and who
have gotten away from the domination OF
their presidentes and officials who may be
against the United states nave been entire
Iy friendly.
Cen Hughes described the policy Of con-
centration Of the Fiiipinos pursued by Gen
Bell, and said ii is not intended as a mat
ter of punishment. 1T is to put them out
of harms way in part" said he, land to
keep them out of mischief"
Gen. Otis and Gen. Macarthur were sum
moned to appear before the committee al
some future time. The committee then ad
iourned.
Evening star., 1902-03-11

Principal Action at Meeting of Penn
Sylvania Stockholders

PHILADELPHIA. Pa. March 1.-THE
annual meeting of the stockholders of the
Pennsylvania railroad was held today. The
approval Of the annual report and the
adoption of a resolution increasing the ap-
preparation for the pension fund from
$50 GEO to $500, 600 comprised the principal
business for the session A resolution was
also adopted authorizing the appointme Mt
of committee OF seven shareholders TO Sc
lect 4 board of directors TO be voted for
al the annual election on March -
First Vice President John p. Green ad-
dressed the meeting concerning the pans
Of the company. He said the expenditure
of x2!.taNtsD for equipment was nece <sary,
the increasing business of the corpora
tion REQUIRED additional rolling stock Ar
rangemt MS have been made. he said. to
use this money u the best advantage.
Speaking Of the New York terminal Capt.
Green said the company should not stay
on the wrong side of New York city when
1t can enter the heart OF the metropolis
All obstacles having been over, ONE the
company Will proceed with the work Of
tunnelinS under North river.
Evening star., 1902-03-11
Longshoremen Join Strike.
CROWNINSHIELD'S PROMOTION.
A Possibility Of Some Opposition il
the Senate,

Secretary Long says that the change In
the bureau of navigation, due to the as
signment Of Capt. Crowninshield to the
command Of the European squadron, will
take place the latter part of this month,
following soon after the promotion of Capt
Crowninshield to the grade of rear admiral
Capt Crowninshield has already passed
the necessary examina ton, and will be
nominated as rear admiral in few days,
to fill the vacancy made by the statutory
retirement of Rear Admiral Howell next
Saturday. There Is a possibility of some
opposition to the confirmation of Admiral
Cowninshield, but the impression in naval
circles is that 1t will not be successful
Rear Admiral Taylor is to succeed Ad-
miral Crowninshield as chief Of the bureau
Of navigation, but no exact date has yet
been fixed. Owing to the present condition
Of the Illinois, which has been assigned to
Admiral Crowninshield as his flagship, it is
not believed that the vessel will be ready to
leave the New York navy yard for at least
a month yet. Notwithstanding Secretary
Longs statement that the change in the
bureau Is to be made the latter part Of this
month, the impression prevails that Ad-
miral Crowninshield will be permitted to
remain in his present office until the Illinois
is ready to start across the Atlantic about
the middle Of April.
Evening star., 1902-03-11
BRAVELY RESCUED.
Seventeen Persons Taken From al
American Bark bv British Sailors.

Seventeen Persons Taken From an
American Bark by British Sailors.
The consul of the United States at Liver
pool reports to the Department of State
York and the rescue on January II last OF
seventeen persons on board, including the
captains wife and three children.
The Ella, laden with coal, was on her
way from New York to San Juan, Porto
Rico. When eight days out she was dis
covered by the British steamship Coronda
flying signal Of distress. A terrific gale
running at the time, and the Coronda
and sea to moderate. A second run UP by
the Ella stated that she was sinking rapid
ly. All the crew and captains family were
then gathered on the poop and volunteers
were called for from the Coronda.
When the boat was about to be launched
three Of the volunteers backed out and
other men took their places. The rescu-
erts, chief officer of the Coronda. Owing
to the heavy sea the boat could not reach
the Ella and life line was thrown from
one boat to the other. The first persons
to be pulled through the raging sea were
the captains children, a girl seven years
old and two boys. five and nine years OF
age. Then followed the captains wife and
half Of the crew.. three hours being con-
sumed In rescuing the first party. On the
second trip Of the rescuing boat the rest
Of the crew and the captain were brought
OF safely together with two fine dogs
which jumped overheard and swan after
the captain as he left the ship.
Evening star., 1902-03-11
MAY SEND GIFTS TO BoERS.
British Government Grants This Per-
mission to Prussia

BERLIN, March lin the Prussian diet
today the foreign secretary, Baron Won
Richthofen, after reading the answer of
the British government permitting the de-
livery of German charitable gifts to the
Beers in the South African concentration
camps, under the surveillance of the camp
authorities, declared that the reply guar
anteed just distribution, and added:
THE English and German nations are
connected by ties of blood race and friend
ship. They are cousins who may find them
selves side by side. Gen. Methuen deserves
our complete sympathy. As the military
attache to the British embassy in Berlin
he enjoyed the esteem OF the Emperoys
William and Frederick.
Evening star., 1902-03-11
Army Orders.

Second lieutenants, recently appointed,
have been assigned as follows: Thomas P.
Bernard, to the 3d Cavalry; I. A. Rothwell
to the 9Th Cavalry; Charles NJ. Blackford
and Leighton Powell, to the 9th Infantry
Lieuts. Bernard and Blackford have been
assigned to duty temporarily at Fort Myer.
Va, from which place the former will 60
to San Francisco and the latter to his
proper station.
Captains B. W. Leavell has been trans
ferred from the oath Infantry to the 26th
Infantry and Captain George H. McMaster
from the 26th to the oath.
First Lieut.. ]. s. Chaffee, assistant sur
geen, has been ordered to Hot Springs.
Ark, to relieve Contract Surgeon w. E.
Musgrave. who is ordered to the Philippines
for duty.
Second Lieut.. b. j. Mitchell, 29d Infantry,
aid-de-camp to Brigadier General Funston,
las been ordered to await orders for the
convenience OF the government.
Evening star., 1902-03-11
Nearly $4,000 Men Are Now
Out in Boston.
MANY MORE EXPECTED
THE RAILROADS so FAR HAVE
MOVED THEIR TRAINS.
Other Business Interests, However,
Have Suffered Greatly From the
Disturbed Condition.

BOSTON, March 1.-With more than
5000 men actually out and with promises
of support from unions whose membership,
j. was claimed would bring the total up to
$4,000. if it became necessary for them to
join the movement, the striking freight
handlers and men of allied interests today
began the second day Of the contest to
prevent the employment of non-union labor
by railroad and other corporations. The
labor forces declared themselves this
morning to be in most satisfactory posi-
ton, backed by the large force already in
IOlyed, and by the prospect that before to-
night even, some 1900 men from the gen.
eral team drivers union and the express
mans union would have stopped work.
The two railroads principally affected by
the strike-the New York, New Haven and
Hartford and the Boston and Albany branch
of the New York Central-by the employ
ment of non-union men and by drawing
help from their forces in other cities were
able to announce that they were prepared
to carry on business as usual.
Railroads Keep Moving Freight.
While the railroads, especially the New
Haven system. the institutions against
which the strike is chiefly aimed, have thus
far escaped serious consequences, other
business interests OF great magnitude which
indirectly involved have felt seriously
the effect of the strike. While freight ac-
cumuations of one day at the various ter
minalS could be stored, that of another
twenty-four hours Will cause a serious con-
gestion and add to the difficulty Of making
shipments when the trouble Is over.
A tour through the strike district dis
closed everything quiet and orderly this
morning. 1t was expected by some that
the express team drivers and helpers would
strike the first thing today. a vote to that
effect having been passed by the union. but
at 10 o'clock the Adams. American and
New York and Boston Dispatch Company
were doing business as usual.
The General Team Drivers Union men,
bers, however. began to leave the first
thing, and at 10 o'clock it was estimated
that 20 per cent Of the total number were
out. This gave the strike force an addition
Of about 1880 men. and brought the total
up to $500. These drivers handle mainly
building material
Longshoremen Join Strike
President Ryan of the Longshoremen's s
Union has ordered a general strike of all
longshoremen and dock freight handlers
in sympathy with the New York, New Ha-
ven and Hartford men. This union en-
braces $500 men.
Evening star., 1902-03-11
WAR REVENUE REPEAL.
Consideration Not Completed by Sen
ate Committee,

The Senate committee on finance did not
complete the consideration of the war rev.
enue repeal bill today. number Of
amendments We're adopted at today's
meeting. but they deal almost entirely with
the phraseology, and the opinion is still
expressed by members of the committee
that the effect of the bill when reported
from the committee will be the same as
intended by the House.
One of the amendments agreed upon by
the committee changes the provision Of the
bill affecting tobacco AS the bill passed
the House 1t took no cOgniZance of the re-
duction of 20 per cent made in the tobacco
tax in the last session Of Congress, the ef-
feet of which it is believed by members
of the finance committee would be to re-
duce the tax TO 81. so per hundred. where
as the intention was to place 1t at SO, the
ante-war rate. The Senate amendment
corrects this error. The committee also
discussed an amendment leaving intact
the tax on bucket shops, but did not pass
upon it.
Evening star., 1902-03-11
GREENE AND GAYNOR.
Efforts to Be Made for Their Extradi-
ton From Canada.

The Department OF Justice has determined
to take every step in its power to secure
the extradhion of B. ID. Greene and Col.
Gaynor. who are wanted in this country for
connection with the Savannah frauds
against the government, but who are So
journing in Montreal, Canada. The officials
of the department are at work on the case
today. looking up all the extradition laws
and treaties. When they have thoroughly
posted themselves the State Department will
be requested to communicate with the Can
adian government in an endeavor to secure
the arrest and extradition of Gaynor and
Greene. The department has been working
up the case against these two men ever
since the conviction of Capt Oberlin NJ.
Carter OF stealing large sums from the gov
ernment. 1t is not now intended that they
shall escape IL 1t is within the power Of the
government to secure possession of them.
1t is expected that Greene and Gaynor will
make fight against extradition. They are
thought to be familiar with the extradition
laws and usages and ready to meet any eff
fort to secure them.
Evening star., 1902-03-11
CONSIDERING IRISH AFFAIRS.
British Cabinet May Suppress the New
United League.

LONDON, March 1.-THE cabinet met at
noon today under the presidency OF Lord
Salisbury, the premier. George Wyndham,
the chief secretary for Ireland, came espec-
tally from Dublin to inform the ministers
regarding the conditions in that part of
the kingdom, while A. ]. Balfour, the first
lord of the treasury, who is considered an
expert In the management Of Irish ag,,a-
tion had sufficiently recovered from his at
tack Of influenza TO be present and ad
wise his colleagues. from his own expert
ence, as to what he considered best to be
done under the circumstances.
The leading nationalists affect indifer-
ence as TO the governments action They
declare that If the cabinet decides TO sup
press the United Irish League the govern
ment must carry the matter to logical
conclusion and abolish all representative
government in Ireland.
Evening star., 1902-03-11
TWO BURGLARS SHOT.
One Killed Instantly and the Other
Captured.

PEEKSKILL, n. Y. March 11.-One
burglar was shot and killed and another
was wounded by policeman here early
To-Day. The men had broken into the hard
ware store Of Durham Brothers and were
seen by two policemen. The burglars tried
to escape and fired two shots at the po-
licemen, one OF whom returned the fire. The
dead man was Clarence Clubhouse. thirty
years old Of Peekskll.
His companion. who Is under arrest, re-
fuses to give his name. Clubhouse was
shot twice. One bullet lodged in his breast
and another passed through the heart.
causing instant death. The policeman fired
q third shot, which struck the other
burglar in the hand.
Evening star., 1902-03-11
NEGLIGENCE NOT SHOWN.
Findings and Sentence Disapproved in
Private Mason,s Case.

Major General Brooke. eonmanding the
Department Of the East. has disapproved
the findings and sentence Of the court-mar-
tiai in the case OF Private sNoxman G. Ma
SON, 5th Company, Coast Artillery, who was
convicted OF suffering two sprisoners to es-
cape at Fort screyen. Ga. and sentenced
to be confined at hard labor for three
months and to forfeit 90 Of his pay.
In the course Of the trial It was brought
out. says General Brooke. that Mason was
sent to take two prisonsss fr0n the guard
hoIse to the rear; that his u4ece was not
loaded at the time, and that he had not
received any instructions to load It; that
he loaded and fired his pitce twice at the
escaping prisoners and called the corporal
Of the guard; that when the report OF the
shots was heard at the Xuardhouse no eff
forts were made to hayE the escaping pris-
oners pursued, but that the sergeant Of the
guard fastened to report their escape to
the officer of the day
General Brooke said further that the tes.
timony taken In the case shows that the ac-
cused did all that could reasonably be re-
dIired of him under the circumstances
shown In the record, and that the success
full escape Of the prisonerd was due to his
connivance or negligence - not proved.
Evening star., 1902-03-11
AT WASHINGTON BARRACKS.
Records of Recent Court Martial Cases
Received.

The War Department has received the
records of two court-martial cases at WASH
ington barracks, this city from Major Cen
eral Brooke, commanding the department
OF the east.
Private George Neslon, Company I, Sd
Battalion Of Engineers, was found guilty
of being absent from II pm. inspection.
and, in view Of previous convictions, was
sentenced to be dishonorably discharged
from the service of the United States
Private James l.. Welsh Company M, Sd
Battalion of Engineers, was tried and found
guilty Of violating the 3Sth article Of war
and was sentenced to be reduced to the
grade of second-class private and to two
months confinement at hard labor, during
which period he will have to forfeit $40 OF
his pay.
Evening star., 1902-03-11
TWO WOMEN SHOT.
Mysterious Affair at Camden, N. j.,
This Morning.

CAMDEN. y. j., March 11.-Mrs. Lafe
GrGss and Mrs. Frank Gowie of Westmont.
four miles south of here, were shot at 8
O'Clock this morning. on the outskirts of
the town by two unknown men. who made
their escape. Mrs. Gruss was instantly
killed and Mrs. Gowie was brought to Coop
er Hospital in this city in a critical condi-
tion. Physicians say her recovery is doubt
full.
The Westmont police authorities claim to
know the identity OF one Of the men, but
refuse To make il public.
The murderers went to Collingswood the
first station north of Westmont, where they
bearded a trolley car for Camden.
The police are looking for Lafe Gruss,
Evening star., 1902-03-11
PHILIPPINE TARIFF.
Circular to Customs Collectors as to
New Bill

General Spalding, assistant secretary Of
the treasury, has taken the preliminary
steps to put into effect the new Philippine
tariff The following telegram was sent
to collectors of customs today:
philippine tariff act went into effect the
Sth instant. Require entry and assess
Dingley rates on all goods except articles
Of growth and product of archipelago on
which collect 10 per cent of -Dingley rates,
less duty or tax collected. on shipm mt.
Hold duties separate fund to be paid
into Philippine treasury. Accept drawback
entries allow withdrawal for exportion OF
goods in bonded ware houses and from
bonded manufacturing warehouses;
Evening star., 1902-03-11
STRIKERS GROW THREATENING
Trouble Feared Among the Sailors at
St. Johns.

ST. JOHNS n. F., March 1.-two seal
ing steamers, the Terra Nova and the Nep-
tune, with partly completed crews, eluded
the strikers here and went to sea this
morning. They will complete their crews
at various fishing hamlets.
The strikers are assuming more threat
ening attitude. They have visited all the
sealing ships In port and have driven
ashore the men they found on board Of
them. disregarding the mounted and foot
police on the scene. The authorities are
apprehensive Of trouble during the day II
any others Of the sealing vessels attempt
to leave.
Evening star., 1902-03-11
JAMES WILCOX INDICTED.
Charged With Murder Of Ella Cropsey
at Elizabeth City.

Special DfSpaIch TO The Evening Star
ELIZABETH CITY, N c., March IL
The grand jury at 1915 o'clock today re-
turned a true bill against James Wilcox for
the alleged murder of Ella Maude Cropsey
At the afternoon session Wilcox will be ar
raigned and will likely plead not guilty
The principal witnesses before the grand
jury. which had been in session since early
morning, were Miss Carrie Cropsey Of New
York, cousin of the murdered girl; Miss
Ollie Cropsey, Elias sister; Drs Fearing,
Wood and McMullin, who conducted the au-
topsy; Henry Leroy, coroner's juryman,
and Caleb T. Parker. Delay in getting a
petit jury is anticipated District Attorney
Ward thinks the case will consume five or
six days.
Evening star., 1902-03-11
HUNGARIAN KILLS HIMSELF.
Count Lowinger Commits Suicide in
Waco. Texas

WACO Ten. March l1-Isnotz Lowinger.
by birth a Hungarian count. a native or
Temeswar. Hungary, committed suicide at
the McClelland Hotel by shooting himself
through the temple with a revolver. No
cause can be assigned for the act. fos
political reasons about thirty years ago the
count left his native land and came To
Waco. where he amasSed a large fortune.
About three weeks ago he married A
wealthy widow and appeared happy up to
the time of his death.