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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-19
THE IDAHO SENATORsHIP.
Candidates Whose Names Will Go Be-
fore the Legislature.

Mr. Addison r. Smith, who has been trav-
cling through the western states and terri
tories during the past two months, has re-
turned to the city. In speaking to Star
reporter today of the result of the recent
election in that section, Mr.. Smith said:
Much of the success of the republicans
Of the Rocky mountain states was due to
the popularity Of President Roosevelt, occa-
stoned by his love for the west and his
magnificent administration. The western
people, regardless Of party, admire the
President; in fact, they claim him as their
own, knowing that his residence in the west
has given him knowledge of conditions
there which can be attained only by per-
sonal observation and experience.
LAS an evidence of the popularity of the
President continued Mr.. Smith, 81 point
to the following incident: Near the close
of the campaign the democrats had a grand
rally in Boise, Idaho. The governor and
the democratic candidate for Congress were
the drawing cards. During the course of
the governors address he referred to Presi-
dent Roosevelt with special reference to
his int crest IN the recent irrigation law and
his adjustment of the strike in the coal re-
gions. and the audience applauded vgor-
ously, notwithstanding the fact that it was
composed Of democrats. The candidate for
Congress in his remarks also referred to
President Roosevelt, the mention of whose
name was again signal for prolonged ap-
plause.
"A pretty fight is now on in Idaho over
the election of a senator to succeed Senator
Heitfeld, whose term expires March next.
Former Senator Shoup has announced his
candidacy, as has also Judge w. B. Hey
burn, lawyer w. E. Borah of Boise, also
a lawyer and fine orator Is another candi-
date. There is, however, a strong senti-
ment over the state in favor of ex-senator
Shoup's reelection. He is as popular in
his state as he is among his acquaintances
in Washington
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-19
TAKES A FIRM STAND
ON CANAL
TREATY PREPARED BY MR.. HAY.
Not All Terms Proposed by Minister
Concha Have Been Adopted-Must
Be Referred to Bogota.

Differences have arisen between the State
Department and the Colombian government
which may delay an agreement upon the
terms of canal treaty beyond the time in
which it had been expected to conclude the
treaty.
Secretary Hay has furnished the Colom-
bian minister, Mr.. Concha, with a memoran-
DUN setting forth the position of this gov
ernment, which was prepared by the Secre-
tary after he had received a similar memo
randum from Mr.. Concha defining the Co
lombian position.
There are differences between the two
which must be reconciled before a treaty
can be drawn up. 1t has been believed until
now that all was favorable to speedy con-
cluson of an understanding between the
two governments. 1t is apparent that MI.
Hay has taken a firm position and did not
adopt all the terms proposed by Mr Concha
or some especially desired by the Colom-
bians. Ii has been understood that the DIS
cussions which have been held during the
tendency of the negotiations have touched
more upon what is regarded by TINS gov
ernment as less important matters of con-
sideration than upon the material points
involved.
1t is assumed that Mr. Concha will refer
the points of variance to his government
Thus time will be consumed as 1t Will take
several days to get a reply from Bogota to
his inquiries.
In the meantime conferences may be held
or notes exchanged between Secretary Hay
and Senior Concha in an effort to harmon
ize conflicting views.
To what extent the differences may prove
to be obstacles in the way of consum-
nation of a treaty remains to be seen, as
it depends upon the extent to which either
of the negotiators may yield. Secretary
Hay appreciates that any treaty ratified
must be acceptable to the Senate and has
informed himself quite fully upon the views
of senators before stating the terms which
he has laid before the Colombian govern
ment.
1t is now indicated the Colombian con-
gress may not be convened until January
in order that the state of Panama, which
is to be materially affected by the construc-
ton of canal, may send a full delegation
to that body and participate in the consid-
Grafton of the treaty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-19
WILL RETURN VIA EUROPE.
Gen. Miles Will Come Back to Wash
ington in February.

Advices received at the War Department
from Lieut.. Gen. Miles, commanding the
army, indicate that on the completion Of
his inspection of the military posts In the
Philippines he will make extended tour
through China, Russia and Europe. He
will leave Manila about the middle of De-
cenber and go to Pekin to inspect the lega-
ton guard, after which he will go to st.
Petersburg over the Trans-Siberian rail-
way. 1t Is probable that he will also visit
Vienna Berlin, Paris and London. His
plan Is to return to this city about the
middle of February. He will be accom-
panied on his trip by Coils. Whitney and
Maus of his staff and probably by Mrs.
Miles, who is with him in the Philippines.
The War Department has received word
by mail of the preparations made In the
Philippines for the reception of Gen. Miles
upon his arrival there. Adjt. Gen. Heistand
issued an order that at every point visited
by the lieutenant general the proper hon
ors prescribed by the army and drill reg
ulations for occasions of this kind and due
to the high rank of lieutenant general
should be rendered, and that every facility
and assistance be offered him for making
his inspection and obtaining any informd-
ton he might desire.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-19
CANNON BAND-W AG0N
TAKEN.
A Total Strength Now of 100 and It
Requires Only 1O4.
to Elect.

The republican members of western state
delegations in the House are falling over
each other to get onto the Cannon speak
ership band wagon. Mr.. Babeock started
the stampede last Saturday when he boost
ed the Wisconsin delegation up. Since then
Minnesota, North and South Dakota, New
Hampshire, Massa chusetts and Iowa have
clambered up and now are stoutly beating
the Cannon tomtom.
New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey
and Ohio still are holding aloof. Some
western states which have not declared are
known to be favorable and will come in at
the right time, but the four big eastern
states mentioned above are still sulking.
There won't be any seats on the band
wagon" said a breezy westerner today, 'if
those fasteners don't get move on 'em,
Babcock came pretty near getting all there
was left as 1t was. and when l saw that
performance l said to my fellows, Here,
it's time we were pulling our freight. Let s
get hustle on and see If We can't get some
of the crumbs that Babcock has over
looked. which 1 reckon we will"
Mr. Cannon now has public assurances
from So representatives, with the reasona-
BILE certainty that 80 more are within call,
bringing his total strength to date up to
120. 1t requires 1O4 to elect. That leaves
81 votes for the three eastern candidates,
Mr.. Dalzell, Mr.. Payne and Mr.. Littlefield,
to divide among themselves
The Cannon table to date stands this way:
Pledged to Mr.. Cannon.
Connecticut, 5; Illinois, II; Indiana, Q;
Iowa, 10; Massa chusetts, 10; Michigan. IL;
Minnesota, s; New Hampshire. 2; North
Dakota, 2: South Dakota, 2; Vermont, 2:
Wisconsin, 10; total, SS.
Favorable to Mr.. Cannon.
Colorado, 2; Washington, 3; Utah, 1;
Tennessee, 2; Oregon, 2; Nebraska, 5; Mis-
souri,, /; Kentucky, 1; Kansas. s; Idaho, l:
Maryland, 4; Montana, 1; Wyoming, l;
total, 80.
Supposedly Unfavorable to Mr.. Can
non.
California. 5: Maine 4; New Jersey, Z;
New York, 90 Ohio, II; Pennsylvania. 2S;
Rhode Island /; West Virginia, B; total, 81.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-19
WILL. POSTPONE ACTION.
Effect on Treaty Of the Attitude of the
Cuban House.

The officials are not sure that any reel
procity treaty with Cuba, which Minister
Souiers may draw up. may have to be sub
mitted to the Cuban house Of representa-
tives, but they incline to the opinion that
it must. If that should be the case, then
the reorganization of the Cuban house by
majority alleged to be hostile to the
Plat amendments will undoubtedly post
pone the consummation Of reciprocity
treaty. Indeed, while striving conscientious
ly to carry out the purposes of the Platt
amendment in that respect, the administra-
ton has already taken into consideration
what 1t regards strong probability that
Cuba and the United States must get along
for a considerable period without any more
definite relations than now exist.
Violations of the Platt amendment by
Cuba in act or spirit, will scarcely be con-
sidered as sufficient cause for immediate
Intervention by the United States, owing to
the prevailing opinion that the response
bility for the observance of that act lies
with the Cubans themselves, in view of
the fact that they have Incorporated 1T ip
their national constitution. OF course. this
attitude of non-action on the part of the
United States government will not apply in
case any foreign country seeks to come be-
tween the United States and Cuba
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-19
NOW IN NJ MP HIS
President Received by Citi-
zens of the Town.
BIG STREET PARADE
CITY HANDSOMELY DECORATED
FOR HIS RECEPTION.
Gen. Luke Wright, Who Arrived Last
Night. Was Also Recipient
of Honors.
BIG STREET PARADE

MEMPHIS. Tenn November 19.-Presi-
dent Roosevelt and party arrived in the
city this morning promptly at o'clock
from Srnedes Miss. a special train over
the Yazoo and Mississippi Valley railroad
The Journey from Smedes was devoid OF
special incident The President was given
an enthusiastic demonstration when he
alighted from his car at the Union depot.
He was met by large delegation of repre-
sentative citizens with bands and escorts of
police officers and detectives in plain
clothes.
The local committee desired Cen Wright
10 await the Presidents coming at the Gay
oso Hotel, but the general vetoed the ar
rangement and was the first TO grasp the
Presidents hand as he stepped from the
train. The President greeted Gen. Wright
with great cordiaity.
Among those in the Presidents party
were stuyvesant Fish president of the llli-
nois Central railroad; General Solicitor j.
NJ Dickinson of the same road; DR.. Lung.
the Presidents private physician; several
newspaper correspondents and secret serv-
ice men.
The parade was at once formed, and as
the long line swung into motion for the
march through the ciey cannon, stationed
on the river front near the custom house,
Formation of the Parade.
The parade was headed by Chief of Police
Mason and other police officers, bands and
a large escort of citizens on horseback,
after which came the carriage containing
the President Gen. Luke E. Wright. Sec
retary Cortelyou and Chairman w. ]. Craw-
ford of the general committee.
The line of march was first through the
residence portion of the city to the custom
house, and along the route many houses
were decorated with flags and bunting. IN
the business portion of the city the crowds
and decorations increased the principal
buildings being gay with colors. Along
Main Ntreet the sidewalks presented solid
lines ofSpeople, and the President was Kept
busy bs&ing his acknowledgment OF greet
ings.
The parade ended at the Hotel Gayoso.
where the party alighted and an Informal
reception was held. Several hundred cltl-
zens shook hands With the President. Gen
eral Wright who arrived in his native city
last night. was cordially greeted also.
After the reception President ooseVe!t re-
tired to his room for a short rest.
The program arranged for the day was
very elaborate. At the Gayoso Hotel BAN
oa1et was rendered the President and Gen.
eral Wright by the ladies of Memphis. This
afternoon there were two receptions to Cen
Wright one by the white citizens Of Mem
phis at the auditorium and the other by
colored people at their own hall on Beale
street. Both of these receptions We're at
tended by the President.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-19
TELEPHONE RATES
QUESTION OF PAYMENT DISPoS-
ED OF BY CONTROLLER.
Says Col. Allen Can Pay Rate Estab-
ished by Congress Pending De-
cision by Supreme Court

A question of payment Of telephone rates
in the District was disposed of by Control
ler TraceweIl today. Mr.. Tracewell had be-
fore him the following letter of Lieut.. Col.
Chas J. Allen, corps of engineers, U. S. A:
This office is subscriber for telephone
service m Washington of the Chesapeake
and Potomac Telephone Company. The
rate agreed upon and paid up to June 80,
1898, was $125 per annum (netallic circuiD.
''Since the passage of the act approved
June 30. 1898 go Stat. 33S). which fixes the
rate for telephone service in the District of
Columbia at $50 per annum, we have made
no payments to the company, as it has de-
clined to accept payment at the statutory
rate. 1t has continued. however, to furnish
the service
THE controller Is no doubt aware that
the validity of the act herein referred to is
denied by the company and that the Ques-
ton has for some time been before the
courts of the District and the Supreme
Court of the United States. Pending final
decision, the company now desires us to pay
it at the statutory rate from July l, 1898,
to date and hereafter. accepting its receipt
for the same under protest
II have the honor to ask whether credit
will be given me in my accounts in case
pay this bill at the statutory rate of $50 per
annum and accept receipt under protest,
according to form of letter of the company
of October g. 1902, inclosed herewith
The Controllers Answer.
In answering the question Mr.. Tracewell
says:
THE telephone company questions the
validity of the act of June so, 1898, supra,
and the matter is now before the courts
but it is willing to accept the statutory
rate under protest If in so doing it will not
lose any rights to which it is legally en-
titled.
IF the account is otherwise correct,
know of nc objection to making payment at
the rate fixed by the act, and credit will be
given for such payments in Col. Aliens &C
counts; but in authorizing credits for this
and similar payments / must not be under
stood as approving any agreement which
undertakes to fix the additional amount to
be paid the company in case the law Is
finally held to be invalid.
whether such amount so fixed is one
that will be upheld may depend upon such
future decision, and, moreover, its reason
ableness or unreasonablenesS has not been
considered with reference to the service
furnished, treating the service as matter
of pure contract. 1t is only intended hei Elm
to hold that Col Allen will be entitled t. a
credit for the sum so paid in conformity to
the law and that the telephone company
will not be precluded by the acceptance of
such sums under protest from demanding
and receiving in addition thereto what they
may be legally entitled to receive if such
law is finally declared inapplicable to .ne
service so furnished
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-19
LOCAL LEGISLATION
Will Be Cleaned Up at Short
Session.
CHAIRMAN BABCOCK
READY TO WORK UPON DISTRICT
MEASURES.
Will Have Union Station Bill Ready
When Congress Meets-Talks on
Speakership and Extra Session.

All District legislation on the House call
ender will be cleaned up at the short ses-
sion of Congress to begin next month. The
union station bill, which has passed the
Senate, will be the first measure taken up
and will be disposed of In the speediest
manner possible.
This is the announcement of Chairman
j. W. Babeock of the House District COM
mittee, who arrived in town this morning
from Wisconsin where he went last week
to dispose of his speakership candidacy
by declining to allow his name to be in
dorsed by the Wisconsin delegation in Com
gress.
Union Station Bill.
Il have already begun work on the union
station BILL" Mr.. Babcock's answer
this morning to question to the pros
poets Of District legislation. Everything
that can be done regarding that measure
before Congress meets will be done. as this
is one of the immedia te necessities of the
District, and also of the railroad COM
panies.
The Pennsylvania railroad is so crowded
with business that it is pettioning Con-
gress for the right to lay additional tracks
on the mall immedia tely, and there is no
question but that the officials anxious
to begin work on the proposed terminal i'm
provements.
The slogan of the District committee Will
be to clear the decks at the short session."
The Speakership Situation.
In discussing the speakership situation
Mr.. Babcock declared that there was no
doubt whatever of the election of Mr.. Can
non. Il had an extended conference with
Mr.. Cannon in Chicago he continued,
and with the knowledge of the situa ton
which l had before going west and realiz-
ing that many of my friends were also Mr..
Cannon's friends, and that TO divide the
west between us would only result in weak
ening both, l at once decided not to be a
candidate. However, the Endorsement of
my own state delegation was a very pleas
ant compliment. In nay discussion with Mr..
Cannon nothing whatever was said regard
ing the committee appointments of the
House.
Favors an Extra Session.
How about an extra session." was asked.
II am decidedly in favor of one" was the
quick response of Mr.. Babcock. The work
of revising the tariff should be taken up
without delay, in my opinion, and the only
time to handle that question is at an extra
session of Congress. However, in express
ing my sentiments on this question in WIS
consin did not speak for the President, as
l was made TO do in the Geographic re-
ports"
Mr.. Babcock will remain in Washington,
giving his attention to District matters and
getting things in shape for quick work
when the session convenes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-19
BRYAN TO ADVERTISING MEN.
He Tells of the Growth of Weekly
NEWSPAPERS.

CHICAGO, November 19.-The Atlas
Club, organization of advertising men,
held it's quarterly banquet and annual cleo
ton a the Calumet Club last night. Will
liam j. Bryan spoke on How the West
Advertises Itself" Speaking of the growth
and influence of weekly newspapers, Mr..
Bryan said
The daily is becoming less and less a
political paper. AS a great business en-
terprise the city daily has passed beyond
the stage where the owner can be the
editor. And as the paper thus ceases to be
the organ of one man it loses its political
influence. But as people will always re-
quire papers that discuss political questions.
we shall have the growth of the weekly
papers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-19
COL. O. J. HOPKINS KILLED.
Noted Artillerist Struck by Street Car
in Columbus, Ohio.

TOLEDO, Ohio, November 19.-Colonel o.
J. Hopkins of Toledo, a noted artillerist and
authority on Gatling gun tactics, was killel
by street car at Columbus last night. He
was employed in the Office of the adjutant
general Colonel Hopkins served through
the civil war under General James A. Gar
field, as an infantryman. Later he became
lieutenant colonel of the 1st Ohio Artillery,
and was regarded authority on the
Calling gun. The tactics that bear his
name have been adopted by the United
States army and by many of the European
armies. The body has been brought to this
city for burial.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-19
PROBABLY MUCH EXAGGERATED
Alleged Disorder by Hartford's Grew
at Funchal

A dispatch was received at the Navy
Department this morning announcing the
arrival of the training ship Hartford at AL
giers. but making no reference whatever to
alleged disorders on the part of the crew
during the recent visit of the ship to
Funchal. Madeira. 1t is said at the Navy
Department that the published reports of
the troubles at Madeira are probably much
exaggerated. but that the facts will become
known through the official report of the
commanding officer of the Hartford. This
pected to reach the department for several
dayS,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-19
PORTO RICO INCLUDED.
Supplemental Convention Regarding
Rebate on Portuguese Products.

Secretary Hay and the Portuguese minis
ter, Visconde de Alte, today signed a sup
Elementary convention stipuating that the
agreement between the United States and
Portugal under the terms of section Of the
Dingley act shall apply to trade between
Porto Rico and Portugal. This particular
agreement provides for a rebate of 20 per
cent still wines, argole and few other
Portuguese products and today's action was
made necessary by a legal. decision to the
effect that the original convention did not
include Porto Rico.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-19
SCHLEY GUEST OF KANSAS CITY.
He Will Attend the Banquet of Com
mercial Club

KANSAS CITY, November 19.-Admirar
w. s. Schley, who will be the guest of
honor tonight at the annual banquet of the
Commercial Club. arrived here this morn
ing from Chicago, accompanied by Hugh
Gordon Miller of Virginia and a reception
committee. The party was Joined here by
other guests of the club. Judge c. ]. Gavin
Of Ration N NJ; w. H. Rossington. Topeka,
and Capt. A. S. Rowan, U.S.A-, and given
a rousing reception. A parade through the
streets headed by the Sd Regiment, a recep-
ton at the Commercial Club and luncheon
followed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-19
APPLICATION DENIED.
Appeal From Judge CaldwelIs Deci
sion Came Too Late.

Justice Brewer of the United States Su-
prerne Court today denied the application
for appeal from the decision of Judge
Caldwell for the appointment of master
in chancery to supervise the coming cleo
ton in the Colorado Fuel and Iron Com
peny, on the ground that the appeal had
not been taken within the thirty days al
lowed by the statutes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-19
Wabash to Raise Wages.

ST. LOUIS. November ia notice has
been posted at the various shops of the
Wabash system to the effect that revision
Of the scale of wages for skilled laborers
had been directed by the president, and the
superintendents met at headquarters here
today to go over the details looking to
general advance if the scale if found to be
lower than those of other lines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-19
SECRET SERVICE INVESTIGATION
Chief Wilzie Convinced That Mrs
Doxheimer is Mistaken.

Chief Wilkie of the United States secret
service, In speaking today of Mrs Lena
Doxheimers story Of a plot to kill Presi-
dent Roosevelt said that a searching IN
Hestigation by operatives of the secret
service proved conclusively that she was
mistaken as TO the facts. Chief Wilkie is
convinced that there has been no plot
against the life of the President. such as
Mrs. Doxheimer describes. He believes
however, that she is an honest woman and
sincere in her beliefs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-19
New Agent Merchants and Miners
Line,

PHILADELPHIA, November 19-An-
nouncement was made today that Carroll
H. Smith has been appointed general agent
of the Merchants and Miners Transporta-
ton Company, with headquarters in Bal
timore. Mr.. Smith was formerly agent for
the company in this city. In his new posi-
ton he will have entire charge of the
traffic on all routes controlled by the COM
pany east of Chicago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-19
THE CRUISER PHILADELPHIA.
1t Will Require s4eo,ooo to Repair
the Vessel.

Rear Admiral Bowles, chief constructor
of the navy, has under advisement the
question of what disposal shall be made of
the protected cruiser Philadelphia. 1t was
estimated by board of survey that 1t
will require $4,000 to repair the vessel,
and as that is nearly half of its original
cost, Admiral BoWles is inclined to believe
that the Philadelphia should be sold. He is
expected to make that recommendation to
the department within a short time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-19
Mother Kills Son and Herself.

PHOENIX, Ariz November 19.-Mrs A
A. Clark shot her son, Alan Oxford, under
the chin, killing him instantly, last night.
She then shot herself in the mouth. caus-
ing instant death. Temporary insanity 10
assigned as the cause.