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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-07
PLUMBERS HELPERS
BONE OF CONTENTION
Knights Of the Soldering Iron
Refuse to Work.
EMPLOYERS DENY DEMANDS
Masters Claim Trouble Is Due to Incom-
Petents, Who Are Unable to Hold Their
Jobs-Say Public Would Have to Bear
Increased Expense.

All Of the plumbers in Washington quit
work this morning and went on strike.
About rs men are involved, although
the union numbers go men.
The action was the result Of a demand
on the part Of Local Union No 3. United
Association OF J0urneymen Plumbers.
that the use Of helpers be abolished. which
met with a hat refusal on the part Of
the Master Plumbers Association. Of
which Mr.. Walter Nolan is president.
we had an inkling Of what vas com
ing" said one OF the largest plumbers in
the city. and so arranged our work that
we viii be little inconvenience at the
present time. II is between seasons, the
big work not having yet begun.
The strike is forced upon the good
men by the iucompetents who are mem
bers Of the union and have union cards
but who are not able TO hold a position.
They believe that by forcing out the
helpers. OF which re have one for each
plumber. they viii secure work. This
would compel US 10 pay skilled wages
for unskilled work. The loss would final
ly fall upon the public, which would con
seQucntiy be required to pay Sl0 a day for
Wcrk on an ordinary job. iustc1d of S5
as at present
There viii be a meeting Of the Plumb
ers' Association tonight. after which we
may have something TO give out for pub
HcatioD- There is no question. however.
but our former action @iIl be ratified.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-07
CARRIAGE MAKERS
CONFER ON STRIKE
Demands of Employees Too
Great, They Say.

meeting Of the members OF the Car
riage Makers Association Of Washington
was held this morning to determine what
course should be pursued in the strike Of
their jourHeymen, who quit work this
morning.
The conference was in the nature OF a
preliminary meeting. that the bosses
might become thoroughly conversant with
the situation On Wednesday evening an
other meeting viii be held. a plan out
lined. and the details for fighting the
strike agreed upon.
II was not decided this morning
whether or not the policy OF importing
workmen from other cities would be fol-
lowed Nearly all the competent work
men Of the District arc members Of the
union and the carriage building Industry
today is, generally speaking, tied up.
The employers state tlac the first in
timation Cf dissatisfaction among their
employees which came TO them was in the
form Of the circular which they received
on March q. In this letter the union
men stated their demands for minimum
scale Of $3.50 an eight-hour day, with pay
and half pay for overtime. and double
pay for Sundays and legal holidays.
The bosses state that they have been
paying competent men from SIS to SIS per
week for nine hours work and eight
hours work on Saturdays. during the
whole tfty-twO weeks Of the year These
rates. they claim, are higher than those
paid in other cities where the men have
to work ten hours daily. II they pay
higher wages il Will have the effect OF
putting them out Of competition with the
manufacturers Of other towns and drive
the work from Washington, as It VIII
compel an advance in prices.
The minimum scale, they say, would. II
adopted raise the men who do the rough
work 10 the rates which are paid 10
skilled Iaborers- These men are. It is
stated, receiving all the wages which can
be paid for the class Of work they are
performing.
The strikers are confident that they
viii win out in the end The union en-
braces. they state. nearly all the first
class journeymen in Washington They
are backed by the American Federation
OF Lasor and by the Central Labor Union.
and aounce themselves as financially
ft f0 protracted struggle.
Three firms have granted the demands
of the men. George W. Cook q Co.
William Sauter. and James COchraue. and
twenty-five men are al work in their
shops There are not more thar I70 car
riagemakers in the District and this is the
busy season
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-07
TAFT CHARGED WITH
FAILING TO REPORT
Information Called For.

During the brief session Of
the Senate Committee on the
Philippines this morning Sena-
tor Culbers0n charged that
Governor Taft had withheld
from that body the report from
the Province Of Tayabas. Sen
atOr Lodge, chairman Of the
committee, explained that this
report had been detained by
the War Department because
it contained attacks upon the
army The committee adopted
a resolution calling for the re-
port and General Chaffee's
comment thereon.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-07
Declares New Bill Violates
Treaty Obligations.
SPEECH CREATES MUCH TALK
Illinois Senator's Opposition May Have
Considerable Efect-ExceFtiOns Pro
posed Too Limited, He Says 10 Be of
ANY Use to Celestials-

Mr. CuIlom, chairman Of the Senate
Committee on Foreign Relations. deliv-
cred in the Senate today an important
speech against the proposed Chinese ez-
elusion bill. He asserted that the bill
violates all the treaties with China and
should not be passed.
Such a plain assertion from the head
Of the committee which has charge Of
treaties FOR the Senate is considered a
severe blow for the BILL aud its probable
effect was much discussed at the Capitol
this afternoon
Mr. Cullom said that the proposed bill
would not only violate the Chinese treaty
now in force. but would be even more a
violation Of tho treaty superseded by the
present convention. and which. he stated,
viii be 1R force again when the present
convention expires by limitation, IN 1904
Mr. culiom said that the excepted
classes under the present bilI-students
and merchants-are 20 hedged around
with restrictions that practically no
Cinnamon will be able TO avail themselves
OF the exception.
Mr. Cullom expressed himself az favor
able to the plan proposed by Senator
PIatt Of Connecticut, which is that the
Geary law be re-euacted to continue IN
force until 190t when the present treaty
with China expires. He said that mean
while the State Department should make
every effort TO secure a new treaty al
lowing as much restriction Of Chinese
immigration as is desirable.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-07

The special committee Of seven, Of
which Mr.. Dalzen Of Pennsylvania is
chairman. today continued the investiga-
tion of the charges made by Captain
Christmas in a secret report to the DAN
ish Government; that he had briaed Amer
leans to promote the sale of the Danish
West Indies.
Chairman Dalzell then submitted let
ter from Secretary Of State Hay. in which
the Secretary said that early in December,
1899, Captain Christmas called and spoke
TO him about the matter, particularly
about establishing a naval station at
St Johns On Secretary Hays suggestion
he called on Admiral Bradford.
Thought It Worth Investigating.
Although he presented no credentials
and expressly declared he had no official
character" says the Secretary. Il thought
his story was OF sufficient interest 20 be
worth investigating"
Secretary Hay told him he would send
"a trusted ana confidential agent" 10
Copenhagen TO ascertain THE true stara
Of affairs" and mentioned Mr.. Henry
White, first assistant secretary Of the
embassy at London.
Captain Christmas said he would like
to be at Copenhagen on Mr. Whites
arrival there and bring him into com
munication with certain members OF the
Danish Government.
II gave him note Of introduction to
Mr. White continued the Secretary.
and they met in Copenhagen, where
Captain Christmas arranged for an inter
view
He was not present at the interview.
Mr.. Hay explained, and his connection
with the matter ceased entirely at that
time"
Mr. Hay also submitted a letter from
himself to Danish Minister Brun, Of date
of January o. 1902, declaring that the
United States Government was under no
obligation for good Offices 10 any private
parties in connection with the cession Of
the islands. also a letter to himself from
Mr. Brun. to the effect that Captain
Christmas had no authorization what
ever to enter into any agreement or make
any promises whatsoever in the name OF
the Danish Government.
May Call the Secretary.
Does Mr.. Hay refuse TO come before
the committee" Representative Richard
son asked. when the letters had been
read.
Not at all" replied Mr. DaIzeH.
rs he willing?"
Perfectly"
Then / -hink he ought tc b. asked 10
come. We should know more about the
letters given by Secretary Hay to Mr-
Christmas l think myself tnat he and
White met in London, not in Copen-
hagen"
Mr.. Richardson did not push the matter
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-07
POWDBRLY RESIGNS
AS IMMIGRATION CHIEF
His Letter Placed in Hands of
the President Today.
To Be Succeeded by Frank P. Sargent
About May I5-MeSweeEey Not
Heard From.

President Roosevelt today received the
resignation Of Terence V. Powderiy
Commissioner General Of immigration. 20
be accepted at the Presidents conyen-
icnCc.
This resignation was called for several
days ago. but the probability IS that it viii
not be accepted until about the middle Of
next month when Frank p. Sargent. the
new Commissioner General, is ready TO
take mp the Office.
The resignation Of Assistant Com1nis-
sioner Mcsweeney at Ncw York was
called for about the same time. but Ne
Sweeney has not yet been heard from.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-07
PRESIDENTIAL PARTY
OFF TO CHARLESTON
Preparations TO Leave at $50
This Afternoon.
POLICY OF ADMINISTRATION
To Be Outlined at Banquet Tomorrow
Night-CarIyiHg Out McKinley's Plan
in Visiting the Exposition-ChaIacter-
istiC Hospitality.

The first tour Of President Of the
United States to South Carolina since
the civil war viii begin this afternoon.
when President Roosevelt accompanied
by Mrs. Roosevelt. two Cabinet members.
and others. including a delegation Of
newspaper correspondents. viii leave for
Charleston, where he will be the guest Of
the South Carolina Interstate and West
Indian Exposition Company.
At a banquet 10 be given tomorrow
night at the Charleston Hotel. the Presi-
dent is expected 10 make an address in
which he will outline the policy Of the
Administration toward the South Had
President Mckinley lived. he would IN
doubtedly have made q visit to the exposi-
tion. in pursuance Of his plan TO cement
more strongly the steadily increasing
friendship between the South and the
North. IN accepting the Charleston in
vitation. President Roosevelt IS not only
carrying out the ideas Of his predecessor,
bat is following his own inclination.
Two Busy Days.
In characteristics Southern hospitality.
the exposition managers and the city OF
Charleston have made elaborate brepar-
atlons for the entertainment Of the Presi-
dntiaI party. The Presidential special viii
arrive at Charleston early tomorrow
morning Much Of the day viii be oc-
cuPied with tour OF the harbor, during
which r IT Sumter and other points Of
historic interest will be visited. Lunch
VIII be served on the vessel. upon which
the trip is male. The banquet is sched-
ulod for oclock in the evening At the
same time Mrs. Roosevelt will be given
a reception by The lady managers OF the
exposition.
The next day. wednesday. Will be
Presidents Day at the exposition grounds
In the afternoon the party win go 10 sum
ucrvilie. s. C.. where the night viii be
spent. Leaving SummerviIle Thursday az
teruoon. the President and his guests viii
reach Washington Friday morning
Unable to Join Party.
Pressure Of department work at this time
prevents the members of the Cabinet.
with the exception OF Attorney General
Knox and Secretary Of Agriculture Wilson,
frcm accompanying the President South.
All were IHvite5- The present contingent
consists Of one representative from each
Of the three press associations, each Of
the three local .1a3ers. and each Of the
prominent Illustrated weekiies. besides
Hurat Halstead, Who goes as one Of the
Presidents personal guests
The train viii leave over the Southern
Railway at $50 p. m Several Secret
Service men VIII be aboard and VIII be
close by the President during the whole
Of the trip. Detectives Helan and Nc
Nance of the local force, went TO
Charleston Saturday afternoon 20 arrange
for special police protection for the party
and 70 look up suspicious strangers.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-07
SECRETARY HAY TELLS
OF CHRISTMAS CALL
May Be Asked 10
Take The Stand

The committee investigating
the Christmas charges received
4 letter from the Secretary of
state today relating his con
nection with Captain Christ
mas. At the conclusion of it's
reading Mr.. Richardson indi-
Gated a desire to ask the Srcre-
rotary to testify in the matter.
but did not insist upon it at
the time.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-07
Street Extension, Sewer
age, and Other
Improvements.
INCREASE IN THE REVENUE
Senator Mcmillan Gives the House Com
mittee Assurances That the City VIII
Raise S2,2a5,oOo Mo-e From Personal,
Realty, and Back Taxes.

Appropriations viii be made by the
present Congress for street extension the
completion Of the sewerage system. the
| filtration plant and the other large i'm
proyements contemplated by the District
/ Commissioners.
Senator Mcmillan, the chairman Of the
Senate District Committee. has given as
sufances to the House Committee on Ap-
propriations that the money viii be forth
coming and il was accordingly upon the
/ basis OF the original estimates that the
subcommittee Of the Committee on Ap-
propriations Of the House. this morning.
began hearings on the District appropria-
tion bill
Increase in LccaI Revenue.
Senator McMiHan's estimate Is that
about s., Dos 900 will be raised BY local
taxation this year over and above that
which was levied last year. 1t is his
opinion as given to the Committee on
Appropriations that Of this additional
amount about 81, ,OOO, 900 viii be raised by
the proposed personal tax law, another
$1.OCO 900 from increased taxation Of real
estate upon a more equitable basis than
heretofore and $225, 900 from back taxes
under the bill recently passed by the
House.
With this guarantee from the District
legislative committee the subcommittee
o. the Committee on Appropriations
Of which Mr.. McCleary is chairman has
decided to go ahead and include in their
bill. substantially the items asked for by
the District Commissioners in their origi-
nal estimates. which amounted 70 a little
more than So .430. 900.
The statement Is firmly made, however,
that the ordinary current expenses Of the
District government do not require such
a large amount, and that Il is only what
is known as the extraordinary cxpendi-
lures that makes the increased taxation
and consequent appropriation necessary.
District Officials Heard.
The three Commissioners were before
the subcommittee this morning. and with
them were Mr.. Darneille. the Assessor,
and Mr.. Davis, the Tax Collector.
Mr. Macfarland, the president OF the
Board, made a general statement IN re
gard 10 the needs OF ii,c District and
then took up the items relating to the
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-07
HOUSE OF COMMONS
AGAIN IN SESSION
Renewed Irish Activity Con-
Sidered Likely.

LONDON. April THE House Of Com
mons reassembled this afternoon after the
Easter holiday recess
The interest centres In the actions OF
John Redmond. the Nationalist leader.
whose whip Of his followers would seem
10 indicate renewed Irish activity during
the session.
The activity will probably open with a
question regarding the suspension OF John
Dillon recently, for calling Colonial Sec
retary Chamberlain a 'd-d liar"
When the session opened. Mr.. Balfour.
the Government leader, said, IN reply to a
question, that he had no information re-
garding peace negotiations IN South AZ
rica 20 give 10 the House.
Replying to NJ. Redmond Mr. Balfour
declined to give facilities to the Irish
members TO discuss Dillon's suspension.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-07
CULLOM STRIKES AT
CHINESE EXCLUSION
PORTO RICkN DUTY
RECOVERY FAVORED

Senate Committee Acts on Bill to Re
turn Money to Importers.
The Senate Committee on Porto Rico
today ordered a favorable report on the
House bill authorizing the bringing OF
suits against the Government in the Court
OF Claims 20 recover the duties declared
by the Supreme Court TO be illegally col
lected on imports from Porto Rico before
the Foraker act was published.
The bill also provides for the payment
Of interest on the duties 50 collected.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-07
Inspection of Batteries.

In order that every known defect may
be pointed out and considered. the com
manding army Officer Of each seacoast
fortihcatiOn is ordered 10 accompany the
district engineer officer on the quarterly
inspection Of the engineering features OF
the modern batteries and their equipment
IN his district.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-07

RICHMOND. Va, April &c. w. smith.
who had charge OF booking the horses for
last seasons horse show here, is now in
the city getting ready 20 mako plans For
another exhibition Of the sort which is TO
he held here next fall. The show. Mr..
smith says. viii surpass the one Of last
year.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-07
Hampton Roads Yacht Club-

OLD POINT COMFORT. Va, April T.
The new home Of the Hampton Roads
Yacht Club has just been completed and
the crews of that organization are now
practicing TO meet in the races of the
coming season. which are 10 take place
near here.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-07
TAX ON BUCKET SHOPS
NOW TO BE REPEALED
Senate Reccdes and Yields to House
Conferees.

The couferecs Of the EOuse and Senate
on the war revenue repeal bill have come
to an understanding
The House wins In its contention. the
Senate receding from its amendment that
the war tax on bucketsnops should remain
ia foice
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-07
C. v. HERDLISKA PROMOTED.
Nominated for the Consulship at CaIlao,
Peru

c. V HerdIska. Of the District. has
been nominated by the President for Con
sui at Callao, Peru.
Mr.. HerdIiska was Secretary of Legation
at Vienna for a number OF years. until
Senator Hales son waa put into the dip
lomatic post and the previous incumbent
given a minor consulship. The Callao po-
sition is regarded as a promotion from
Mr. HerdIiska's present position.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-07

and it was dropped. although # VIII prob
ably be taken up again.
Mr. Charles W. Knox. Of Glenelg, Nd.
who was mentioned in the report as be
ing friend Of Senator Hanna. said he met
Christmas and advised hirl to see Senator
Lodge with regard TO the sale Of the
Islands Christmas went to New York
and later asked KnoA TO accept $4,000 OF
$4,000 to attend to Christmas interests
in Washington. a contract was entered
into to that effect
Mr.. Knox was TO receive $3.50 a month
while engaged in furthering the enter
price, and $4,000 II The deal went
through. He was 20 employ prominent
writers to visit the Danish West Indies
and TO prepare articles for American
newspapers Later. he said. Christmas
entered into Objectionable contracts and
Knox washed his hands Of the entire mat
ter.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-07
Thought His Story Worth
Investigating.
HIS INTRODUCTION TO MIR. WHITE
How His Connection With
the Matter Came to
An End.
LETTER FROM MINISTER BRUN

Big Contract Made With the Danish
Captain by M Knox, Of Maryland
Their Only Financial Transaction the
Gift Of a Check for S. TO Christmas.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-07
Warm COllOquy Interiect-
ed in the Philippine
Investigation.
An IMPORTANT PAPER LACKING
Held Up by the War Depart
ment Because 1t Attack
ed the Army.
DEMAND MADE UPON Mr.. ROOT

The Secretary Asked for the Document
Relating to the Province Of Tayabas.
General Macarthur Resumes His Tes-
timOny Before Senate Committee.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-07
His Christmas Gift.

There was no understanding win
Christmas that he Knox) was to bribe
anybody. He got no money from Christ
mas Their only financial transaction
was a gift OF a s. check by Knox to
Christmas. who was in need Of money
All he had done, Knox said vas 70 get
the views Of Senators as 10 the prospec.s
Of the proposed sale.
Knox denied that he had claimed to be
an intimate friend OF Senator Hanna.
Dropped by the Seligmans.
Mr. Isaac \. Seligman. the New York
banker, who is mentioned in the Christ
mas report as the banker who was TO f.
nance his dealings here, appeared before
the committee TO explain his firms con
nection with the matter Christmas called
at his Office and asked him TO finance the
deal, the money TO come to Seligman
from the privatbanken. Copenhagen.
Christmas asked for an introduction 10
President Mckinley, and as Mr- Scott, OF
the Union Iron Works. san Francisco,
happened TO be in the ofnce al the time.
Mr. seIigman introduced him to Mr.. Scott
After that a letter was sent to the
privatbanken on the subject. The an
swer was unsatisfactory. and the matter
was dropped by the Seligmans. There
was never any money transactions be-
tween them
Two Senator's Testify.
Senator Depew Of New York was the
first witness. He said. Il don't believe I
know Captain Christmas. You see. so
many thousands and thousands Of people
come. to see me that I cannot remember
their names. / never conferred with any
one concerning the sale Of the islands
Senator Bacon OF Georgia testified that
he saw Christmas twice in Washington.
He denied Christmas allegation that he
had promised 10 use his best endeavoTs
to bring about the purchase His meet
ings with Christmas were marked only By
The commonplace Civilities customary
among strangers. There was no discus
sion between them as 10 tn sale Of the
Islands.
The committee adjourned. subject to
the cali Of the chair.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-07

Threatening, probably rain to
night; Tuesday fair and colder
light sOutberIy winds.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-04-23
A Simple Change.

The little daughter of the house
watched the minister who was max
ing visit very closely, and finally
sat down beside him and began to
draw on her slate.
What are you doing?" asked the
clergyman.
I'm making your picture" said
the child.
The minister sat very still and the
child worked away earnestly. Then
she stopped and compared her work
with the original, and shook her head.
Il don't like it much" she said.
Faint a great deal like you. I
guess I'll put tail to it and call it
dog"
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-04-23

Life is so made up in the midst OF
small things that it takes a strong
will to keep from engulfng US, but
the broader and clearer our outlook,
the more great thoughts We keep
with US for company, the easier it is
to do the small duties with cheeful-
ness and happy heart.
Every Democrat in the county
should attend his club meeting on
Saturday the 26th.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-04-23
After the Savings.

"They try all kinds Of lodges on you
in a boarding house." said the man
who had had fifteen years experience.
s'and it is seldom you find a landlady
WHO hasn't got q card Up her sleeve.
My present one has good rooms and a
good table, but at the beginning OF
winter she began turning tie gas off
in the daytime. happened to want to
use it one day to heat my shaving wa
ter, and q little later l spoke to her
about it.
"'N1rs. Tompl;ins,' l said. I see you
have the gas turned off in the day
time
"'Yes, sir she replied.
al have been figuring it out, and do
YOU know how much you save per
month by the move"
81 can't say
"'You save just enc cent month
"'Do I? Well, then, l shall surely
turn it off every day for the next year
and save q whole shilling.'"