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Are Without Authority
To Control the Cars
Position of the Commissioners in the Move
ment to Obtain Better Service Ex-
planned by Mr.. Mcfarland.

The District Commissioners have alb
soluteIy no control over the street cars
operated in the District. and can only
suggest reforms or improvements This
was ascertained this morning in an in
teryiew with Commissioner Macfar-
land. There is now pending before Con-
Rress however. bill which. II passed.
viii give this mucn needed authority 10
the Commissioners.
Pertinent Questions.
In behalf of the general public. a re-
porter for The Times today asked Com
missioner mcfarland the following ques-
tionc:
why do the Commissioners not re-
quire the seventh and Ninth Street lines
to operate an all-night or owl service"
why are no steps being taken 70 re-
quire better service on the Brightwood
line. and other lines complained Of?"
why are the car companies not pro-
hibited from overcrowding their cars In
the mornings and evenings. when Gov
eminent clerks are going to and from
work.
why are not better accommodations
in general demanded?"
why don't the Commissioners require
the winter cars 10 be equipped with yes
tibules for the protection Of mOtormen
and conductors?"
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DISTRICT AFFAIRS HOLD
ATTENTION OF HOUSE
(Cont!nued Ion b. Page.l

erty Of Vincenzo Gerard created some
amusing discussion. Mr.. Gerard pur-
chased the land in question before he
became a citizen of the United States
and has held IL for many years con-
trary to the statute which prohibits
foreigners from owning real estate in
the District OF Columbia.
Mr.. Hepburn humorously declared
that for number of years the Popu-
lists. aided by their Democratic allies.
had clamCred loudly for law TO pre-
vent aliens from owning real estate. He
declared it was a humbug and done for
spectacular effect. and he wanted to
know why some OF the Democratic al
lies Of the Populists were not now on
guard 10 prevent this bloody for
eigner'' from acquiring land in the Dis
trict Of Columbia.
Mr. Bartlett declared that the bin had
been approved by a Republican Presl-
dent Mr. Sulzsr said in this instance
the foreigner" sed become a natural
lied American citiZe' and the bin was
merely 10 perfect his title The bin
passed without objection
The bill 10 provide a board for the
cond emnation. Of upsanitary buildings in
the District OF Columbia was then con-
sidered.
After considerable discussion the bill
was passed, and the bill 10 prevent the
docking OF horses tails in the District
Of Columbia WAS taken up.
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What has become of several COM
plants about inefficient brakes?"
Have the Commissioners ever con-
sidered the question Of whether or not
the local street car companies are over
capitalized?"
Commissioners Powerless.
To all of these questions Commissioner
Macfarland made but one answer:
IF the street car bill now pending be-
comes law, the Commissioners will be
vested with authority 10 regulate every
item. except the last. The question Of
capitalization rests exclusively with
Congress"
The position of the Commissioners
concerning some OF these items is well
known. They are In favor Of insuring
TO the public the very best service pos
sible without subJecting the street car
companies to an unjust burden, in the
way OF expense.
II the power is granted them the
Commissioners will demand a better
service on most OF the lines. and the
element of danger from overcrowding
will be eliminated. Any present ineffi-
cheney Of brakes will be remedied and
the equipment brought up to a higher
standard. But until that authority is
granted the Commissioners are power
less.
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VANDERBILT GOES NORTH
CHAMPION AUTOMOBILIST
Will Purchase a Larger Car and Go
Forth for New Records
TO Lower.

Fresh from winning two of the most
notable automobile victories in the his
tory OF racing in this country, w. K.
Vanderbilt. jr., passed through Wash
ington this morning. on his way to New
York
His private car was attached to the
Florida Limited. OF the Seaboard Air
Line. In another car he brought with
him his famous inety-horsepOwer
German machine with which he brOse
the worlds record. running one miIe IN
thirty-nine seconds on the beach at
Ormond. Fla. The best previous cssc-
ord was held by Ford who made a mile
in O:39 2-5 in Michigan. on the ice.
There were seven persons in Mr.. Van
derbilts party. They were greeted at
the Sixth Street station BY several
friends. Mr.. Vanderbilt did not aIight
from his car. He declined 10 receive
anyone but his personal friends. and 10
one of these he said that he could lower
the record made by himself
Mr. Vanderbilt said that ne had sold
the machine he had used in Florida
because he intended to buy one of tho
big lS0-horsepower machines. which are
now being made abroad for racing pur
poses, in the coming season. Mr.. Van
derbilt is Drowned by the sun and looks
the athlete he is. He is. however. so
unassuming one would not, Judging
from his appearance. expect him TO be
the possesSor of nearly twenty millions
OF dollars in his own right
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NOT USED TO DRINKING
$1,000 IN CHAMPAGNE
Wine Caused Delirium TTemens and
Walsh Was Unable to Face
Charge of Theft.

Three thousand dollars worth of
champagne. imbibed within the course
Of three weeks. according to the story
told to the Emergency Hospital authori-
ties by James Walsh. proved too much
even for his iron constitution. The case
of delirium tremens, for which he is
under treatment, prevented his appear
ance at the Police Court this morning
to answer the charge of having appro-
priated to his own use valuable snuff
box
Walsh was arrested Saturday night by
Detectives Peck and Warren charged
with the larceny of sl2 snuffbox from
Gerome Geraci, of 9l71z f Street north
west
Walsh went TO the home of MIR. Ge-
raci. stating that he was collecting funds
for the Catholic Church. and was hun
cry. After a meal had been prepared.
h d, declined TO eat and demanded money.
" hen refused he left the house. and a
short time later the snuffbox was
missed. The box was recovered anG
Walsh and a man named William Smith
were arrested.
This morning Walsh was in such con-
dition that 1t was necessary to send
him to the Emergency Hospital There il
was found he was suffering from deli
riUm tremens.
To DIR. Jones the man said he had
come here from New York three weeks
ago. with some 5000 in cash. ali of
which he spent for champagne. This
FORM Of stimuIant, he admits, he was
not used TO, and he attributes his condi-
ton to this fact.
Smith was sent to jail until Wednes-
day, or until such time as Walsh Is
able to appear for trial. The police
have puncIured Walsh's claim 10 repre-
sent the church.
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DEATH RECORD.

The following deaths have been re-
ported to the Health Department for
the forty-eight hours ended at noon to-
d2v:
Alsop, Carrie v, SO, 1I4s 5th st. y. E.
Blakey, Clara. SO. l4l5 LIST st. y. W.
BOwser, Albert, IS, Emergency Hospital.
Browne May 5, 90. al Mass Ave. y. Z.
Butler, Fannie, S2, $50 Knox Alley :. W.
Davis, Sarah Dunbar. 81. 1874 Columbia Road.
Davis, Blanche D., 81. 1884 SD st.
Dhiler, Joseph. CO, Central Union Mission
Dietorich, Louis y, Is r St y W.
Edmonton, Eva NJ, %, lTOl North Capitol st.
Fairfax, Nancy. co, 50. Grant Ave. Y. W.
Fields, Catherine, y mos, l4i6 18th 81. Y. W.
Gaskins. Harry 50. ll0 II 81. :. W.
Graham, George D., 81, Anacostia, d. c.
Hall, Jerry. 22, Freedman's Hospital.
Hill. Cecilia, 40. 81 23d ST. n. ".
liver, Josephine, "a, 1927 st. y. W.
King, Deveda Richie 80. 1851 9th St. n. W.
Lancaster, Mary. 90, l43l W st. y. W.
Monroe, Frank, GO. 325 Broad Alley.
Mooreland Marie Agnes l. 300 St n. W
Naylor, Elizabeth, 26 Hillsdale, ID. c.
Neal. Catherine. 40. Govt. Hospital Insane.
Pollard, Dorothy, 3. 2427 Ontario.
Powell, JAMES, o. Freedman's Hospital
Rothwell Ida Augusta, %, 42l 18th 81. ". ".
Schoenborn, Helen. 70, 1913 ID Sc. n. F.
Shat. Sarah, 20, Govt Hospital Insane.
Tayler, Minnie, 8. 20 o ST. ". W.
TYLER James f.. so. 2l5 L 81. NJ ".
Webb. Charles VIM, 2, $50 n. G. Ave. S. z.
White Charles H. 25, 46S st.
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SUBSIDY SCHEME
BEHIND MEASURE
Minority Files Report on
Gardner Bill.
SOUNDS A CALL TO ARMS
Opponents Warned to Meet and De-
feat Plan at the Tires
hc!1.

The minority members of the House
Committee on Merchant Marine and
tisheries today filed their views on the
Gardner bill. to appoint a commission
OF members OF the Senate and House
to inquire into the condition of the
American merchant mavine-what is
necessary TO it's development-and to re-
port TO Congress
The minority in It's views. drawn I'D
by Mr.. LuclSing of Michigan, declares
its belief TO be that this bill is simply
the forerunrser of a ship subsidy meas
ure; that Il means ultimately the sub
sidy scheme. and therefore the oppo-
ncnts Of subsidy should meet il at the
threshold. The minority crittcises the
commission plan contained in the bill,
ccntending that il Is IN violation of the
theory and practice of the complete sep
aration OF the two houses OF Congress.
and that this sort OF a commission is
more obnoxious to the spirit of the Con-
stitution than one composed entirely of
outsiders.
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u. S, MAY RECOGNIZE
MORALES GOVERNMENT
State Department Believes Jiminez NJ
Longer Able to Make Effective
Resistance in Santo Domingo.

The United States will doubtless give
formal recognition TO the Morales gov
eminent in Santo Domingo in a short
time. All the prominent cities in the
island are now In the hands of the
Morales forces.
Macoris, SANTANA. and Sanchez are
now filled with his supporters. and Jim
inez.s strength has dwindied until It is
no longer believed he will be able to
make effective resistance to the Morales
movement
government and Is furnishing arms to
the followers OF the Dominican presi-
dent
IL Is believed the State Department
viii receive Senior Emilio NJ. Joubert as
Dominican minister &c the United States
in d short time
The Washington times., 1904-02-01
SENIOR AUGUSTA PULlDO
LAYS ASIDE CLUTCHES

Senior Pulido, the first secretary of-the
Venezuelan legation, who suffered Sc
we're nishap at the Bachelors Club ball
three weeks ago when he fell and broke
: lbone In his foot, is now sufficiently
recovered 10 move about without
Clutches
The bail took place at the New VIII
lard Hotel. Senior PulidO was tripped
By loose shoe lace, and I'm falling
FTenched his foot 50 badly that a bone
Wis broken. He was taken home in
e0ITiage and since then has been under
medical treatment, being unable 20
leave the house. He Is now almost
completely recovered
The Washington times., 1904-02-01
JUSTICE BREWER SITS
IN SUPREME COURT
Partially Receivers From Threatened
Blindness and Appears on Bench
Wearing Smoked Glasses.

Justice Brewer. who for a time was
threatened with total blindness. but who
has almost entirely recovered his sight.
was present in the United States Su-
preme Court today for the first time in
six weeks He wore smoked glasses
and acknowledged cheerfully. from the
bench. the mods Of congratulation that
greeted him on all sides.
Justice White. who hurt himself in a
fan. was the only absentee. His condi-
ti0n is not serious.
The court adjourned to meet again
on Tuesday, February 20.
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SHAH CALLS MEETING
OF IMPERIAL COUNCIL

TIFLIS, Persia. Feb. 1.-The Shah has
called an imperial council at Teherap,
on February 3. All the, governors. OF
the provinces and the heir to the throne
viii be present.
The object OF the meeting is to con-
slider Persian affairs. This action Of the
Shah Is unprecedented I'm Persian an
nails.
The Washington times., 1904-02-01
TWO HUNDRED PERSONS
VICTIMS OF SAVAGES
German Governor and His Party Said TO
Have Been Slaughtered by Blacks
in Africa.

BERLIN. Feb. Lit is now feared
Governor Lentwein, of Gernen, South
west Africa. and all of his troops have
been slaughtered. No news has been
received OF him since December, when
he was isolated in the extreme south
Of the colony, among rebellious Bor-
delswartz.
The governor had with him about 200
% ople. including several women and
children
The Washington times., 1904-02-01

morning to ask that the answers should
De sent In as soon as possible
The Democrats. he said, would hoid
OF action on the treaty until they had
the Information called for. The Presi-
dent, assured him that he would send IN
the reply quickly. and added that he
proposed to furnish every scrap OF IN
formation he had bearing on the subject.
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Works as a Clerk.
SPECIAL NOTICES.

REPORT OF THE WASHINGTON AND
Virginia Stock Yard and Abattoir Com
pany OF the District of COLUMBIA Wash
lngton. .. c.. Jan. q. 1904 We, William
q. Cay ter. president and Charles W.
Botsc,, jeremiah Z. Donovan. Chariss
+. Ebel, s. Lemon Hoover, Louis p
krey. and Cloyd Tayenner, being a ma
Jority of the trustees OF the Washington
and Virginia Stock Yard and Abattok
Company. do hereby certify that t!.s
capital stock Of the said company Il
one hundred thousand (sle0. 00O) dollars
and that the sum lof thfrty-one thousand
seven hundred and eighty dollars has
been actually paid into the treasury OF
said company, and that the amount OF
existing debts OF said company is fifteen
thousand $4,000 dollars. WILLIAM G
CARTER, President CHARLES W.
BOTSCH, JEREMIAH Z. DONOVAN
CHARLES L. EBEL, s. LEMON HOO
YER, LOUIS p. KRET. and CLOYD
TAVENNER, Trustees. J William y.
Carter, president of the Washington ard
Virginia Stock Yard and Abattoir Con-
pany. do hereby Solemnly swear that tie
facts stated in the above certificate are
true to the best OF my knowledge and b.
lief. (Signedl WILLIAM G. CART EE,
President. Subscribed and sworn TO be
fore me this 18th day OF January, A u
1904. ERNEST G.. THOMPSON, Notar!
Public. ID. G. 1t
l Will NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOH
any debts contracted by nay wife, Z. NJ
Scott w SCOTT II
OFFICE OF THE WASHINGTON Gas
The annual meeting of the Sharehold-
ers OF the Washington Gas Light Com
pauy for the election OF directors and for
such other business as may properly
come before said meeting. VIII be held
at the Office of the company Alb Tenth
Street northwest. MONDAY. FEBRU-
AIRY l. 1904. at II O'CLOCK NJ The
polls viii be open from y o'clock noon
TO l O'Clock p. IN. WILLIAM B. ORME
Secretary Ja15-14t. exSu
NOTICE TO PRIZE WINNER-Local
I4s J. 3. E w, Washington, D. C.
hereby gives notice that the holder OF
coupon No is wins watch. and holder
within thirty days to NJ V. MURPHY.
No. Sos Fifth Street northeast. Wash
ington, d. c. ja27-7t
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President Is to Reply
To Democratic Queries
Senator CuIlom Is informed at the White
House That There Will Be No Delay
in Panama Treaty Action.

Senator ~Culiom. VINO, as chairman of
the Senate Committee on Foreign Rela-
tions, and who is in charge Of the
Panama Canal treaty. thus having spe
cial interest I'm securing a prompt reply
to the resolutions OF inquiry regarding
PanamGn affairs. called at the State
Department and on the President this
The Washington times., 1904-02-01
SIOUX INDIAN BILL
PASSED BY HOUSE

The House today passed. without OPP
position. the bill ratifying an agree
ment with the Sioux Indians to open
Up their lands in the Rosebud Reserva-
ton. 8. j..
The bin was before the House on Sat
Baker Dem. n ". who. failing I'm an
enort 10 amend It, made a point OF no
quorum. which was sustained by the
SPEAKER.
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WILLARD BUYS PROPERTY.

The Willard Hotel Company today
leased from the Virginia Hotel Com
pany the property known as the addi-
lease is dated November n, 1903 and
expires October Is, 1871. The rental FOR
the addition Is $500.
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y virtue Of decree of the Supreme Court Of
the District OF Columbia, the undersigned execu-
TOR and trustee viii sell by public 2nctior- II
iroEf Of the respective PREMISES, the fO.1-,Eina
described real estate, situate in the city o.
ssiington. District OF Columbia, to wit;
OF II ESDAf. THE SECOND DAY OF FF.B-
RUlRN, A. ID. 1904. AT FOUR O'CLOCK Pm,
lots and Z. in square zoe, improved by s-stcry
and Basement brick dwelling. No 22s ID street
oNTHE sAaE DAY. AT FIFTEEN MINUTES
PAST FOUR O'CLOCK p n, lot 3, square 762,
imprOled by three 2-story frame houses No. ~
9I4, AID 216 street Sc
on FflE SANE DAY. AT FoRTY-FTyE IN
UTES PAST FOUR O'CLOCK p NJ, sublCt 6S
square 50. improved by 4 2-stOgy h-ick house,
on WEDNESDAY,, THE THIRD DAY or
FEBRUARY. A d. 1904, AT FOUR OsCLOCK
P. NJ. suuth half Of lot 81, reservation ssB. "a
improves ~ a 2-stOTy, lO--OOm brick dwelling
No D. ia u II s.Tsst DT SitS lsrgs side yard !,
O'CLOCK P. N. north half OF lot 25 square 5sa
improved " q s-story brick house. No SO Sc
on THURSDAY, THE FOURTH Day os
FEBRC ARf. A. D. 1904, AT FOUR O'CLOCK
p. n. Jblot %. square %, improved Sy =
s-story hick house. No 1912 10th street NV
ON TIE SAME DAY, At HALF-PAST FOUH
by 2-storf and basement brick dwelling No.
JTl2 10th street NV, together with al tn
improvements, rights. etc
Terms . sale: On each parcel one-third all
the balan0 in one o. and two CD years. Ms
interest frsn the day OF sale, at 81 per ann. -.
payable seri-annially, secured by deed OF tru.i
on the property sid, OF all cash, at the optior
Of the purchaser Dr. purchasers. A deposit q
$500 On cadh house required at time Of ssle 4
terms Of ssle are not complied with in Is day1
from day Ct sale. the executor and trustee Re-
serves the right &c resell the property AZ ~
risk and cost Of be defaulting purchaser a,
purchasers. after h-t days advertisement On sucl
resale CT sale IN sone newspaper published IN
Washington d. C. All eonveyancing, record
ing. etc. at PURCHASES cost
TFOMAS R. MARTIN.
. Executor and Trustee
BRANDENBURG & BRANGENBURG.
Jazl.d&ds AttorneyB
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THREATEN ATTACK
ON CIVIL SERVICE
Congressman Resent Inter-
ference by Commissioners.
RURAL CARRIERS INVOLVED
President May Take Hand and Order
More Rigid Examination Of
Applicants.

There is trouble in store for the Post
Office Department and perhaps for the
Civil Service Commissioners because a
further attempt is 10 be made 60 inject
the spirit of the civil service law into
the appointment of rural free delivery
carriers
The trouble threatened is that of Con-
gressional interference on the part of
members who would prefer TO go along
as they have been doing. naming men
without regard to the competitive fea-
ture that is supposed to be the mainstay
of the civil service scheme.
President May Act.
A prominent official OF the Postoffice
Department said today that the matter
would probably come TO head"
through an order from the President.
AS the system now is, n Congressman
finds n fitting man on his route and
names him and a special examiner is
named by the PostofiiCe Department to
see the aspirant. take his measure and
learn If he can read and write All else
required OF him is that he shall be
known TO and know those living on the
route which he is to cover. Thus prac-
tically on one is barred. yet the best
men are not always chosen.
The matter is being considered by the
President. and in time he will prob
ably give some order that will make
the examination of the applicants more
strenuous and more In the line of those
In other branches of the public service. "
said The Times informant.
The Washington times., 1904-02-01

MUTUAL iRTERETS. It s not ou
cause you to use an excessive amount OF 4 II
1ut On ths eGnIary, Weare constantly study.
economically THE ALLEGHENY coMPSSY
SIS llth NV iao-tf
The Washington times., 1904-02-01

Sparate compartments e
profct your excess furui-
tnreete.s for rent at loves
RATES rats LTrLEFIELD, AL
fOh & CO. 1927 Pa. sra
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CORTELYOU MAY
ASK FOR 80 MEN
Department Hampered for
Want of Clerks.
MAY GO BEFORE COMMITTEES
Would Favor Postporement CT New
Bailding for the Necessary Add
tional Fozce.

IL was announced at the Department
of Commerce and Labor today that Sec
rotary CCrrelyou intends to make an
effort before the adjournment OF Con-
gress TO Obtain the men needed TO con-
duct the work OF his department prop
Crly He Is to appear before the House
and Senate committees to accomplish
this, II necessary.
Estimates have been prepared. giving
the number OF men wanted, but these
are not to be made public until after
they have been submitted TO Congress
1t is said the President favors the in
crease.
II is said. however. that no less than
fifty high-class clerks are TO be asked
for. Every division and bureau Of the
department needs men. and 1t is
question II the number mentioned Will
be sufficient So cramped are the Of
ficers for clerical aid that they are will
ing to take ave IL they cannot get fifty
SAID an Official today:
Works as a Clerk
Secretary Cortelyou is doing clerical
work himself SO are Commissioners
heads OF other bureaus and divisions
$1,000 men, are compelled TO drop their
regular duties to take up those which
should be done by clerks at $1,000 or
1880. n ogress is being delayed. and
the affairs of the department are suf-
feriag, AS the business OF the depart
ment Increases the ENHANCEMENT be-
comes worse"
1t is said that while the department Is
making an effort 10 obtain appropria-
ton for a new building this project can
go over for a year II the needed c9erks
can be obtained.
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AUCTION SALES.
JANEs W. RATcLIFFE. AUcTToNEER.

S@aES ". hAAC1lr + T., AICItONEER-
Executors and Trustees
Sale of Valuable Improved
Real Estate; Large Three
story and Basement Brick
Dwelling, with Side Lot,
No. 224 Second ST s. e; 3
Two story Frame Houses
Nos 212, Old, and 21e @
ST. S. e; Two story Brick
House, No. 641 Second st.
N. e; Two-story 1O-room
Brick House, No. Ia AZ
Street N. W.; Three story
Brick House, No. 3l2 Third
Street n. W.; Two story
Brick House, No. 1882
Twentieth Street N. W.;
Two-story and Basement
Brick House, No. l712
Tenth Street N. w.
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Commission Unnecessary.

II declares that a commission of any
kind to investigate is unnece ssary, mas
much as there is nothing new &c be
learned on the subject; that there are
volumes OF information and Of reports
of the merchant marine, and
that the expenditure of the $4,000 pro-
vided for under the Gardner bill would
be useless waste OK money. All such
IL declares. have proven
failures.
The promoters of the Gardner BILL de-
claTes the minority, have two purposes
in putting forth the bill at this time. in
stead of coming directly to the subsidy
question. One is TO educate the country
a nd prepare It's mind for subsidy, and
the other is to carry the matter over
the elections of this fall
Wrong in Principle.
The subsidy or bounty plan is wrong
in principle and ineffective in practice .
continues a report. 1T is Without vir-
tue as a remedy and is der1oralizins to
the political conscience OF the country.
Once put il In practice and every de-
bilated and con5cienccless private in
terest will be assailing Congress for aid
and relief. Private interests have been
aided heretofore, but not ofte,F, by direct
grants from the Treasury. Subsidies
are obnoxious 10 republican government
whore equality OF privilege should be
the rulc and bounties to private enter
prise should never be thought Of.
THE great ajorfty OF the American
people look upon the ship subsidy as a
selfish scheme, pure and simple. and
the lower house should put the scheme
TO sleep at the outset"
Quotes Mckinley Letter.
The minority then quotes at length
from the report made by the presez.t
Speaker to the Fifty-fifth Congress. ops
posing a ship subsidy. 1t then reviews
the history of subsidies In England,
Germany. France and other countries,
declaring that all have resulted I'm fall
ure. IL then outlines at some length
its own plan of upbuilding the merchant
marines by n system of discriminating
duties, and quotes the Republican ma
tional platform of 1886 and Mckinley 5
letter of acceptance In support of 1t.
Wherever existing treaties with other
countries would interfere with carrying
out the plan, OF discTimina ting duties II
favors abrogating such treaties. which
II says can be done with six months or
one years notice.
The report is signed by Mp. Spight. of
Mississippi. Mr.. Davis of Florida, Mr..
McDermott of New Jersey, Mr.. Goulden
Of New York, Mr.. Small OF North Caro-
lima. and Mr.. Lucking OF Michigan