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UNDERGRADUATES RETURN
WILL NOT BE EXPEDITED

ed. the committee. he said. had had forty
three hearings. No witness asked for by
the minority had been refused except one
who wanted to give his opinion on the
Philippine question, although he had nevei
been or the islands (meaning Mr.. Ed
ward AtkinsonD. AS to Major Gardener he
tMr. LODGE desired to have him here
and to hear his testimony. He thought
1t much better, however. that Major Gar
dener should return with his regiment.
The committee had agreed. Mr.. Lodge
added. to summon Admiral Dewey and
General Anderson. hut had refused to
summon Aguinaldo, Mabini. Lopez. and
other Filipinos. II the Senate desired TO
continue the Investigation and to take
the testimony of all the witnesses the only
way to do il was to send a subcommittee
to the islands, for il was not possible to
bring from islands 1000 miles away such
a shoal of witnesses. The record of the
testimony already covered 1000 pages.
An Unwarranted Discrimination.
Mr.. Carmack said that much of General
MacArthur's statement had been made up.
not from anything he had seen or learned
at the Philippine Islands, but was an aca-
demic essay and historical disquisition;
anu Ht lhdl NDdl ldu Dttu
lowed in the case of one witness. it should
not have been refused in the case Of an
other tmeaning Mr.. Edward Atkinson
He made up for this exclusion by send
ing to the clerks desk to have read a
statement of what Mr.. Atkinson had in
tended to say. At first Mr.. Lodge OBJ
tected to having the Atkinson pamphlet
read by the clerk. and then Mr.. Carmack
prepared to read 1t himself but as Mr.
Lodge withdrew his objection the clerk
began reading.
A motion TO adjourn was made by Mr..
Scott at this point. but no one else wish
ed to stop business. and the motion was
lost by an overwhelming vote,
The document was then read. 1t was
headed: Brief of statement to be made
by Edward Atkinson. before the Commit
tee on the Philippines
After some little progress had been made
in the document II was arranged that IL
should be printed in the Record" without
reading, and then the bill went over till
today.
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journment No one objected to the mo-
ton. and ii was voted on and lost.
Senator Bate then rose to a parliament
tary inquiry. He wished to ask If his coll
league could be taken off his feet by mo-
tiOn TO adjourn or any other motion. He
said that as he understood the rules OF
the Senate the reading of document at
the request of a Senator as part OF MS
speech and by unanimous consent was in
his time and that he held the floor during
its entire reading and until he yielded it.
Mr.. Perkins Ruling.
Mr.. Perkins said that he recognized
that he had been in error in putting the
motion to adjourn. and the decision OF
Mr. Perkins went unchallenged.
The question raised now is what would
happen IL a Senator should start the
clerk to reading a document, no objection
having been made, and then step outside
to make quick trip to the Senate annex
and be run over by an automobile and
killed What would happen then? ask
some sticklers for strict parliament
tary etiquette.
Another Hypothesis.
But even without assuming such vio-
lent case as this. what II some Senator
OF the minority should secure consent to
the reading of document as part of his
speech which, on examination, should
prove to contain 100000 words? What
IL he should then leave the Senate and
go home. and go to bed. or leave the city!
Reading twenty -four hours day in re-
lays the clerks could get over million
words in say 100 hours or over four full
days. But it would be tremendous hard
ship for them.
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RESPONSIBILITY FOR ORDERS ISSUED
IN THE PHILIPPINES MA Y BE PROBED
CuKesSon Was by What
AUTHORITY Gaeaak Bell and Smith Aced-Rgerred Measure
Ouez The Rues

Tense before the recent court martial,
which tried him at Manila. II the same
were in writing or the date and substance
thereof. IL they were verbally given; also
whether said order or orders were au-
thorizcd or have been approved by the
major general commanding the Philip
pines. and If so, when they were ap-
proved; also when said order or orders
were received by the War Department. II
they have been received, or when 1t was
first known to the War Department that
such order or orders had been issued; and
also whether said order or orders have
been revoked or countermanded, and II so.
when and by whom. giving the terms of
the order of revocation
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DECISION OF CHAIR
MAY CAUSE TROUBLE
Perpetual Session of Senate
a Possibility.
Ruling of Mr.. Perkins in Senate Causes
Parliamentarians to Speculate
On Its Possibilities.

A curious question OF parliamentary
rules of procedure developed in the Sen
ate yesterday.
Mr.. Perkins of California. in the chair.
is considered by some of his colleagues to
have rendered a decision which may some
time make it impossible for the Senate to
adjourn. These contend that the time
may come when a perpetual session will
be precipitated. and If not that at least a
tremendously long one that will break all
previous records.
Mr.. Carmack Had the Floor.
Mr.. Carmack had the floor. and had
made a request that a certain document
be read as part of his remarks. The
reading was proceeding by unanimous
consent. when Senator Scott moved an ad-
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AGRICULTURAL BILL
PASSED BY THE HOUSE
Appropriations for Public Road Inquiries
Increased to $4,000.

After holding the boards intermittently
for week the agricultural appropriation
bill fer tho fiscal year 1903 was passed by
the House yesterday. practically as it
came from the committee in which it orig
mated.
The appropriation for public road in
Guirics was increased from s20C00 to $780,
600. and an amendment was inserted di-
rccting the Secretary of Agriculture prior
10 June so. 1903. to consolidate the division
of statistics with the Weather Bureau.
A long discussion was had upon IN
amendment offered by Mr. Henry CRep..
Conn., to increase the appropriation for
investigation of soils from S130,00O to
S1-S,UOU. 1t was shown that the Commit
tee ON Agriculture had increased the APP
preparation from sS5 .0o0 TO $3.50, 900 to pro-
vide for a proposed increase of 80 per
cent in the work. which was what the
department had asked for. The amend
ment was defeated. 10 to 80.
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General J. F. Bell. dated Batangas, De-
cember 8 and 9. 1901, On the subject Of
RECOMMENDATION, addressed to all sta
tions commanders. have been officially re-
ceived by the War Department. and il so.
when they were received. by whom they
were forwarded. whether they were issued
by authority Of the major general COM
handing the Philippines. or were ap-
proved by him. and whether they have
been approved or acquiesced in by the
War Department.
-. a copy Of the order or orders is
sued by Brigadier General Jacob H. Smith
to Major l.. w. T. Waller, United States
Marine Corps. pleaded by the latter in de-
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Senator cuIberson caused somewhat of
a sensation in the Senate yesterday by in
Producing a resolution of inquiry into the
now famous orders OF General Smith and
Gen J. Franklin Bell in the Philippines.
The object of the resolution seemed
manifestly to be to tx the responsibility
for the orders on the War Department.
either on the Secretary of War or on
General Corbin. The resolution asked IL
the orders emanated from the depart
ment. and IL they did not, when did the
department receive knowledge of them.
The resolution was worded as follows:
Resolved. That the Secretary of War
be, and he is hereby. directed to send to
the Senate the following information:
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COLORED MAN APPOINTED.
John H. Deveaux Named for Collector of
Customs at Savannah.

John II. Deveaux, rolored man, was
nominated by the President yesterday as
collector of customs for the District OF
Savannah, Ga. Deveaux made n fine rec
ord as collector at Brunswick. Ga. in
President Harrison's Administration, and
in the Office at Savannah which he now
holds. -
The only opposition to Deveaux's reap
pointment is his race. When President
Harrison was asked to appoint him at
Brunswick many leading white citizens
Endorsed Deveaux heartily. Some OF these
same citizens opposed Deveaux on account
OF his color when II was proposed to APP
point him at Savannah.
But two Presidents have declared that
as between Brunswick and Savannah
what is sauce for the goose is sauce for
the gander"
The Washington times., 1902-05-01
URGE PASSAGE OF BILL
OVER PRESIDENTS VETO
Senate Committee on Public Lands Dis
approves Executive Opposition to
Grant of Right of Way.

Senator Burton of Kansas caused mo-
mentary ripple OF excitement in the
Senate yesterday. Reporting for the Com
mittee on Public Lands. he recommended
that bill vetoed by the President "be
passed notwithstanding the Presidents
veto.''
The bill granted the Central Arizona
Railway a right of way through the San
Francisco Mountain forest reservation.
Mr.. Burton asked immediate consider
alton by unanimous consent Upon OBJ
lection being made by Mr.. Wellington, the
bill went to the calendar.
The Washington times., 1902-05-01
Good for Rheumatism.

Last fall ] was taken with a very severe at.
tack Of muscular rheumatism. which caused me
great pain and annoyance After trying several
prescriptions and rheumatic cures. I decided TO
use Chsmbeflains Pain Balm, which ! had seen
advertised in the South Jerseymsn." After two
applications Of this remedy was much better
and after using one bottle completely cured
esilie Harris Salem, n. j. For sale by Henry
Evsus, Wholesale and Retail, gz2 and g24 r Street
northwest, and al druggstA.
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Minority to Criticise Mr.. Hay.
DIED.

HOUGII-On Wednesday. April 20. 1902. at
IL :OI y. M. at her late residence. 80 Eleventh
Street northwest, MRS. VICTORIA IL. HouGH
aged sixty-four years.
Notice Of funeral hereafter. MI
JOHNSON-On Sunday. April %. 1902. at Gov
eminent Hospital for the Insane. CHARLES
JOHNSON.
Body in city morsue. Will be held thirty-sx
hours MI
April %. 1902, GEORGE II. PENFlELD, aged
ninety-siN years.
Services will be held to day. May l. 1902
at . p. M. at ]. William Lees. 332 Pennsyl-
vana Avenue. Friends Of deceased invited TO
attend. mi
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SERIOUS DEFECTS IN
NEW CODE INDICATED
Mr.. H. O. HhVEMEYER is
READY TO TESTIFY
Senator Teller Distrusts Witnesses-New
Tariff Concession Measure Not
Yet Framed by Committee.

Henry O. Havcmeycr. president OF the
American Sugar Refining Company. and
Mir. Mount. a buyer in Cuba for the COM
pany. viii appear as witnesses this
morning before the Senate Subcommittee
on Relations with Cuba. Mr. Havomeycr
comes 10 testify rs to The ownership of
the Cuban sugar crop. The hearing will be
open to the press associations. After Mr..
Havemcycr and Mr.. Mount have been
| heard the committee will consider the
| question of asking other witnesses to APP
pear. among them the treasurer and other
| officials of the sugar trust.
Ii is understood that MIR. Havcmeyer
is perfectly willing to tell the committee
just what the company's books show
Cuban sugar crop.
Distrusts the Witnesses.
Senator Teller. the author of the reso-
luton under which the committee is act
ing. says it will make no difference to
him what the sugar trust officials say,
for he cannot be convinced hut that they
own or control. or can IL they want to-
the whole product of the Cuban planta-
tions. Mr.. Teller will endeavor to induce
the committee to summon witnesses from
Cuba. but IL is not thought that this will
be done.
The committee has not yet taken I'D the
matter OF framing Cuban tariff bill, but
the time is not being wasted. The ques-
tion cannot be considered In the Senate
while the Philippines bill has the right
OF way, and because. moreover, 1t is very
well known that the opposition on the
Republican side of the chamber to the
program of the Republican leaders to
the passage of a straight-out reciprocity
measure. making a reduction of about 20
per cent in the tariff rates between the
United States and Cuba will not be sue
cessful.
Committed to Concessions.
A very large majority of these Repub-
licans are committed now TO such a bill,
and whenever the time arrives for acting
il will be found that at least forty-fiye
Republican Senators. which is a majority
of the Senate with its present member
ship of cighty-eight. will stand by the
party.
The irreconcilables in the House of Rep
resentatives still declare that If the Ser
ate should pass bill leaving off the Nor
ris amendment to abolish the differential
on refined sugars, they would not accept
1t. But il is the general belief here that
this faction would not be strong enough
to defeat the report of a conference COM
mittee.
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~. Babcock at Atlantic CITY.

preventative Babcock. chairman OF
4e House District Committee. who has
been quite i'll for the past ten days, SUI
fering from erysipelas, has gained sufi-
cIent strength TO 80 TO Atlantic City. He
left for that ocean resort yesterday after
noon, TO spend two weeks or more. While
at Atlantic City Mr.. Babcock Will pay no
attention 10 business matters whatever.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

FREY BROS. 1880 18th ST NV.
Dear Sirs: Ny husband and myself desire TO
express to you our heartfelt thanks and high APP
probation OF your tender care and Of the very
able and satisfactory manner in ghich you con
Quoted the funeral of dear departed sister,
Mrs Sarah Moulden. the 26th inst, and for
YOUR very modest charges for the
Gratefully yours MRS. ID. ; WATERS.
mi al | st. NV
The Washington times., 1902-05-01
GERMAN SERGEANTS FREED.
Celebrated Case Ends in Final Acouittal
on Murder Charge.

BERLIN. April 30.-The trial by the
court OF appeals Of Sergeant Heckel and
Sergeant Marten for the alleged murder
OF Captain Krcsigk. of the Prussian cnvaI-
ry resulted today in the acquittal OF
both prisoners.
The Washington times., 1902-05-01
Army Appointments Confirmed

The Senate yesterday confirmed the
nominations of Col. Simon Snyder. Nine
teenth Infantry; Col. William Ammen.
Twenty ninth Infantry. and Lieut.. Col.
Charles Bird, deputy quartermaster gen
eral, TO he brigadier generals.
The Washington times., 1902-05-01
Committee of Investiga-
ton Will Report AIlega-
ton of Bribery Untrue.
THE DEMOCRATS WILL CONCUR
Minority Report Will, However, Probably
Maintain That Secretary Hay Erred in
Carrying On Negotiations Outside of
Regular Diplomatic Channels.

The investigation by the special House
Dalzeli of Pennsylvania is chairman. and
which was appointed to inquire into the
charges of bribery contained in the secret
report made by Captain Christmas to the
Danish government relative to the pend
ing purchase Of the Danish West Indies
by the United States, may now be con-
sidered closed.
The committee has had no meeting since
the day upon which the statement of
Secretary Hay was read. disclaiming all
official connection with Captain Christmas
beyond permission to the latter to intro
duco Secretary White OF the London en-
bassy to certain officials at Copenhagen
Secretary Hay Will Not Be Called.
1t seems, too, that Representative
Richardson of Tennessee. the Democratic
floor leader and author of the resolution
under which the investigation was had,
has abandoned his intention OF compelling
Secretary of State Hays personal attend
ance on the committee.
Chairman Dalzell. on behalf Of the Re-
publicans on the committee. will at some
later period make report to the House.
branding as false Captain Christmas
statement to the Danish government, and
acquitting Secretary Hay of the insinua-
ton that he ever gave official recognition
to Christmas.
Minority to Criticise Mr.. Hay.
On this point. Mr.. Richardson will
probably submit a minority report. 1t is
his contention that Secretary Hay erred
in allowing the negotiations to be carried
on outside Of the regular diplomatic
channels.
So far as the bribery stories are con-
cerned. both Republicans and Democrats
will brand them as ridiculous.
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CHRISTMAS CHARGES
HAVE FALLEN THROUGH
ACTION OF SENATE ON
PERSONAL TAX BILL
Feared That Legislation Wanted by Some
Senators Could Not Pass That
Body-0pinion Divided.

The action OF the Senate District Com
mittee in deciding to lay aside its per-
sonal tax bill and let the House take up
the matter has been the cause of much
comment among Senators and among bust
ness men of the District.
The reason for the action of the COM
mittee is said to have been the opposition
OF the District people on the one hand to
the extent of the taxation proposed and
the opposition by Senators on the other
hand to the ieniency of the bill.
There are two parties in the Senate. one
not in favor OF any personal tax for the
District and the other in favor OF much
more drastic measure than that prepared
by the committee. The first party is not
very numerous. but it has proven most
determined. and 1t became evident to the
committee that 1t would be able to delay
the bill for some time, II not until the
end Of the session.
Tackled on Appropriation Bill.
The committee therefore decided that
the personal tax plan could be carried out
more surely and expeditiously by being
attached to an appropriation bill A con-
ference was held between friends of the
personal tax in the Senate and House and
1t was decided that an amendment to the
District appropriation bill should be
passed in the House simply reviving the
old personal tax law.
This law is much more drastic than the
Senate bill. 1t taxes all stocks and bonds
held by individuals, and all mortgages.
The law taxes all classes of personal
at the rate OF s1.50 per 500.
Financial and other corporations are tax
ed on the market value OF their stock.
The law favors the people Of moderate
circumstances by exempting $500 of per-
sonal property not held for sale for each
Individual. The only other classes of ex-
,mpted property are the personally Of
charitable and religious organizations.
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This case has long excited interest in
Germany and the feeling displayed on the
opposite sides has been Intense The
case was first heard in April of last year
and ended then in acquittal: but IL has
since been twice retired and the present
hearing, which finally disposes of the
charges. was on reference from the
supreme military tribunal, made in Jan
uary last.
The Washington times., 1902-05-01
Discrimination Against American Jews.

Mr.. Hit tRep., Ill.) yesterday reported
from the Committee on Foreign Affairs
the resolution asking the Secretary Of
State TO inform the House whether or not
the government of Russia is making dis
elimination against Americans of Jewish
descent. 1t was passed
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Senate Declines to Sum-
mon Him Post Haste
From the Philippines.
His TESTIMONY is ESSENTIAL
Democrats on the Senate Floor Score
Committee for Declining to Order Him
Immediately Before 1t as Witness.
Mr.. Patterson's Resolution.

Another day passed in the Senate yes
terday with no progress in the Philippine
government bill.
The measure was taken up at o'clock.
and there was a desultory and profitiess
| debate during the remainder of the ses-
| sion.
Mr.. Patterson. a minority member OF
the Philippine Committee, offered a reso-
luton directing the Secretary Of War to
cable Major Gardener. formerly civil gov
| ernor Of Tayabas, to return 10 the United
States Immediately as a witness before
the committee. The pi camble TO the reso-
luton refers to the action of the commit
| tee on the subject as partisan vote"
Objection was made to the reception Of
the resolution and the use Of the phrase
partisan vote" and it went over.
Senate Without Authority.
Mr.. Spooner protested that the Senate
had no power TO direct the Secretary of
After some colloquy. Mr.. Tillman spoke
of the committee being 'muzzied."
Ibid the Senator say 'muzzled' or mud
dled7 " Mr.. Spooner asked.
The committee, Mr.. Patterson explain
e. has no. refused to subpoena Major
C, h't Las refused to expedite his
~. Allison sep., Iowa., a member Of
Hg Fniiru.u. Committee. ridiculed the
rtljc movement In regard to Major Gar
lcrcr as an effort to decorate him by hay-
ing aim cabled for post haste"
Knowing and believing that Major Card
Her could come TO Washington long be-
fore the final adjournment, he was not
willing to send cable for him to come
in hot haste, in advance of his regiment.
Mr.. Carmack. a minority member OF
the Philippine Committee. spoke Of the
Importance and gravity of the report
which Major Gardener made to the Sec
Rotary of War and which the Secretary
of War had deliberately suppressed, and
said tha' 10 refuse to have him summon
ed simply meant that the committee was
not TO have the benefit of his testimony.
Wants Gardener TO Testify.
Mr.. McComas majority member of
the committee, read extracts from Major
Gardeners report commendatory of the
course OF the Philippine Commission and
Of the civil governments established by
il. and he expressed the wish that Major
Gardener were here now TO testify. He
said that he will undoubtedly reach
in time to be heard without |
a cablegram.
Mr.. Patterson said that II it were a |
fact that in one province one-third of its |
population had gone into their graves on |
account IF ar. famine. and sickness. the |
Senate ought TO know the details which !
brought about such horrible result. And
Major Gardener would be able to throw
light upon the subject. AS civil governor
,f Tayabas. he had been instructed TO
make a report to the president of the
and he had sat down in the
leld OF his labor and observations and
'enned his report in a straightforward.
Incolored manner.
Mr.. Lodge, chairman OF the Philippine
made a statement as TO the
ction OF the committee. Out OF sixty
even days that the Senate had been in
ession since the Investigation was order
The Washington times., 1902-05-01

PUBLIC COMFORT COMMITTEE.
Offices. Rooms s09-3l0 Jeniier Building.
Corner 7th aud ID SITS. NV.
All parties wishing to furnish accommodations
20 visitors during the coiaing G. A. x. Encamps
meut are requested TO call at the heldquarte1
Of tine above committee. send description OK
quarters. stating number OF persons that be
supplied with rooms with and without meals,
etc: also list Of prices per day. and by the week.
NJ T. WELLER. Chairman
ap4-im Committee On Public Comfort
The Washington times., 1902-05-01

The annual meeting of the stockholders Of
Fort Myer Heights Land Company will be held
at the company's office Military Road, Fort
Myer Heights. Virginia, at noon on Wednesday
May T. 1902. for the purpose OF eleeting seven di-
rectors and attending TO any other business that
may up before said meeting. GEORGE
Z. ROBINSON. Secretary. ESQ.,
NOTlCE-The reg liar annual meeting Of tn,
stockholders of the Criswel Chemical Company
Of Washington, ID. C.. will be held ut the com
pany's Office 1905 9TH st. NV. on THURSDAY
EVENING, MAY l. 1902. AT 1880 O'CLOCK.
Books for transfer OF stock will close April 30.
1902 {. ID. RHEEM, Secretary.
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AMERICAN ICE COMPANY.
Office. 49, Pennsylvania ave,
Corcoran Building.

AMEflIaN ICE CVAiTANi.
Office 49, Pennsy ivania ave,
Corcoran Building.
Washington, ID. G.. Apri, 10. 1902.
The undersigned takes this method Of inform.
ing its patrons and the public generally that The
destruction by fire Of one Of its storage houses
will not cause a shortage Of ice during the com
ing summer. The company las very large
quantity in store at their several stations in this
city. as also Il great abundance in its large
storage houses on the Maine Rivers.
AMERICAN ICE COMPANY.
JOHN D. BARTLETT
ape. / ~ 4. m. only Local Manager
The Washington times., 1902-05-01

SPECIAL NOTICE-IIavng been duly petitioued
by stockholders OF The Calvsr Universal Power
Company notice is hereby given TO the stock
holders Of the above mentioned company that
stockholders meeting of said company is here
by called to meet at No. as Louisiana ave. NV
on the 3rd day of May \. D., 1902. at 4 o'clock
p. m. for the purpose " electing board Of di-
rcctors and revision OF bylaws Of Aforesaid COM
pany and any bushes that may legally come be-
fore il. The Culver Universal Power Company
by WILLIAM CALNER. President.