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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-18

QUESTION AS TO LEGISLATION
DURING THIS SESSION.

The outlook for railway rate legislation
continues to be the absorbing topic of con-
versation. The House leaders are of opin-
ion that effective legislation can be had at
this session of Congress. That opinion is
not shared by the Senate leaders.
The prospect seems to be that COM
promise will be made which will provide
for investigation of the subject during the
summer. There is no doubt that railway
bill will pass the House of Representatives.
Speaker Cannon intimated as much in his
speech before the national board of trade
last night, and it has been known for some
time that the House was favorably dis
posed toward bill.
Representative Hepburn, chairman of the
House committee on interstate and foreign
commerce, will have his bill ready late this
afternoon or tomorrow to be introduced in
the House. Two bills are already on the
committee calendar, one by Mr.. Townsend,
another by Mr. Esch, while Representative
Mann of Illinois, a member of the COM
mittee, is understood to have bill on the
ways. If the committee on interstate and
foreign commerce reports a measure it Will
be put through the House under special
rule, and will go to the Senate for delib-
eraton' Some of the senators who are
opposed to legislation of this kind say that
the passage of the bill by the popular
branch of Congress should satisfy the
President for awhile and suffice until Con-
gress can act with due caution and delib-
Grafton.
The Senate is very much opposed to
hasty action, and some of the leaders as
sert that it would be impossible to draft a
bill that would conserve all of the varied
interests in so short a time. 1t was said
today at the Capitol that the committee
appoiuted by the national board OF trade to
look into railway rate legislation is op-
posed to the Quarles-CoOper bill and the
Presidents, suggestion to enlarge the pow
ers of the interstate commerce commission
1t was said this afternoon that the Senate
committee on commerce will meet next
Fridav to discover the sentiment of the
members of the committee as to the advls'
ability of railway rate legislation TINS Sc
sion If it is found that there is sentiment
in favor of such legislation among major
ity of the committee, proposition Will DC
made to have a conference with the House
leaders and fix up moderate Dill Whci
shall be introduced in the House and Senate
simultaneously.
The idea fs not entertained by the sena-
tors that the Senate committee will counte-
nance a radical bill, and nothing but mod
crate and cautious legislation is expected
Fridays meeting will be very important, as
is will practically determine the course OF
the Senate in the premises and will fix the
status of railway rate legislation for this
session
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-18
HARDING'S POSITION.
Comment on Cox's Declaration for
Herrick-To Make No Canvass.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
COLUMBUS, Ohio, January 1S.-Lieuten-
ant Governor Harding said when
shown George B. CoX's declaration for the
nomination of Governor Herrick for Sec
ond term yesterday that Cox was a power
in state politics, and had secured it by
standing for party success above personal
interests, but if there was political wisdom
in declaring that Governor Herrick would
better not be candidate and at the same
time declaring in favor of his nomination,
he failed to see it.
Mr.. Cox decided Governor Herrick
nomination two years ago, and it seems is
to do it again. said he. IF party leaders
are to select the candidates we might as
well dispense with state conventions.
He closed by saying that Mr.. Cox's an
nouncement would have no effect on his
position. If the party wanted him for its
candidate it would appear in the selection
of the delegates. He had stated that if
the majority wanted him for candidate
he would accept it. He would now repeat
that he had not seen fit to make house
10 house canvass and did not propose to
do it.
Governor Herrick declined to make any
public utterance concerning George B. Cox s
interview.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-18
INDoRSE ROOSEVELT.
Michigan Representatives Favor Policy
for Improved Railway Legislation.

LANSING, Mich, January 1S-The state
house of representatives, by vote of 55 to
2S. adopted a concurrent resolution intro
duced by Representative Van Keuren, in
dorsng the policy of President Roosevelt
with regard to securing greater powers for
the interstate commerce commission.
The resolution calls upon the Michigan
members in Congress to support the presi-
dent In urging the adoption of his reso-
luton Representative Van Keuren declared
that number of Michigan men in the cele-
brated fruit belt had been driven out of
business by discriminating railroad rates.
The opposition to the resolution was based
upon the assertion that this was not qfes-
ton for the Michigan legislature to meddle
with. When the resolution reached the SEN
ate 1t was referred to the committee on fed
eral relations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-18

member of the high council of the Utah
stake in 1884.
At the request of Attorney Worthington,
FOR Senator Smoot, Prof. Talmage gave
detailed description of the organization of
the Mormon Church, together with the au-
thority held by the various quorums The
apostles. as body, have no authority over
the first presidency. except in their ad-
visory capacity. said the witness. Church
courts were described and Senator Over
man asked if the parties to suits in the
church courts are permitted to have coun-
sell The witness replied that they do have
legal counsel, as it is the purpose of the
church to steer clear of the lawyers"
A number of letters showing the action of
the church in appeals of land cases were
shown to Prof Talmage. He identified the
signatures, and the letters were offered in
evidence to prove that the church authori-
ties seek to have disputes settled amicably.
but that they do not prevent the taking
into civil courts cf such matters as involve
questions of law.
Prof. Talmage testified that the works of
Orson Pratt had not been adopted at the
general church conferences, and that mis-
works, therefore, were not of binding au-
thoritY. His narrative concerning the
church practices and history of its various
branches had not finished at noon, when a
recess was taken.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-18
SEQUEL OF sLocUM DISASTER.
Trial of Fleming and Lundberg for AL
legged Culpability.

NEW YORK, January discharged with
fraud, misconduct and violation of law in
connection with the inspection of the ex-
cursion steamer General Slocum, which was
burned in East river last June with loss
of more than a thousand lives, John w.
Fleming and Henry Lundberg, formerly at
tached to the local office of the United
States inspectors of steamboats,, were
placed on trial today before Judge Thomas
in the criminal branch of the United States
circuit court.
The indictment against Fleming and
Lundberg is based on the section OF the
United States statutes which makes neglect
in the inspection of steam vessels as the
result of which life is destroyed man
slaughter. The trial of the two former
government inspectors is considered impor-
tant because it is to be followed by the
prosecution of the officers of the General
Slocum and the members of the knlcKer-
booker Steamboat Company, owners of the
vessel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-18
Plans of Governor Douglas
Succeed in Conference
FOR FALL RIVER, MASS.
OPERATIVES WILL RETURN TC
WORK UNDER REDUCTION.
Certain Questions Betweeneadanufactur
ers and Workmen to Be Adjust
ed Later by the Governor.

Governor Douglas of Massachu-
sets succeeded in conference today
in securing a settlement of the pro-
tracted strike at Fall River, Mass
The operatives agree to return 70
work at the reduction scale, and tlle
adjustment of certain questions is
left to the governor to be settled
later with the manufacturers.
BOSTON, January 1s-The strike of the
cotton mill operatives at Fall River was
settled at conference here today.
The conference was held at the state
house here, representatives of the manufac-
turers and of the operatives having me:
by arrangements made by Gov. Douglas
The strike began July 81, 1904 when the
manufacturers posted notices of 121a per
cent reduction in wages. conference
held here last Saturday was without re-
suit, but both parties came today authoriz-
ed to make a settlement.
By the settlement agreement the oper-
atlves will return to work at once under
the reduction. The question of the margin
between raw materials and manufactured
~
ufacturers is left to De adjusted by Gov
Douglas.
History of the Strike.
FALL RIVER, Mass, January 1s.-The
cotton mill strike. which began here on
July 25, 1904, was. the greatest disturbance
the textile industry of America has ever
known. When the mills involved were
obliged to close their gates about % ,00C
operatives were thrown out of work.
Seventy-one mills controlled by thirty
three corporations stopped the machinery
and it remained idle until the middle of
November, since which time most of the
factories have been running. generally with
less than one-half the usual force.
The strike was directly due to a reduction
of 121s per cent in wages. The mills had
reduced wages 10 per cent eight months
previously. Under the second reduction the
standard price for weaving was 1872 cents
per cut.
The last cut down was not met by the six
mills of the Fall River iron works. an in
dependent concern. The yarn and thread
mills. the Barnaby 4gingham and Stevens
quilt mills were. also out of the wage re-
duction agreement.
The mills affected by the strike have a
combined capital of $25.0O9.0Oe and have
100000 spindles. During the months the
seventy-one mills We're shut down the oper-
atiyes lost nearly $1J0.000 weekly and the
corporations about $4,000. The aggregate
direct losses to all interests UP to today is
estimated at fully $50O0000. The indirect
losses We're also considerable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-18
RUSSIAN STRIKE SITUATION.
IL, 900 Shipbuilders at Neva Walk Out
in Sympathy.

ST. PETERSBURG, January 1S.-Early
this morning the employees of the Neva
shipbuilding works decided to support the
strikers of the Putiloff and Franco-Russian
works. Subsequently 1900 of the men of
the Neva works informed their managers
that they had gone out on a general strike.
The situation is regarded as threatening.
The strike at the Neva works involves the
suspension of the construction of submarine
boats, which was being carried out under
the supervision of an American engineer,
and also the work on two ocean-going ves-
sells similar to those of the Volunteer fleet
and several gunboats and torpedo boats,
besides the preparation of war material
urgently required for naval and military
purposes The completion of the gunboats
and torpedo boats had been ordered within
two months.
Large forces of military and police have
been sent 10 the works.
1t is feared that the men employed at the
Obukoff steel works will join in the move
ment, thus adding 10000 TO the ranks of the
strikers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-18
THE DELAWARE SITUATION.
Ninety Seven Ballots Taken Up to Date
for Organization.

DOVER, Del, January 1S.-After taking
twelve ineffective ballots today for presi-
dent pro tenn, making a total of ninety
seven to date, the state senate took re-
cess until this afternoon.
The only change in the situation was that
Senator Mendnhall was substituted for
Senator Sparks as the choice of the reg
ular republicans. The union republicans,
however, showed no disposition to abandon
their caucus choice, Senator Conner.
Efforts will be made to induce the union
republicans to agree upon some other can
didate than Senator Conner, who is objec-
tionable to the regular republicans. Thus
far the union republicans have refused to
consider any proposition to this end.
The house was in session only ten min
utes, and then adjourned until tomorrow.
The deadlock in the senate confines the
house to such business only as may be con-
sidered by one branch of the legislature.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-18

patient coalition of clericals and nationai-
lists which obstructed the work of the ma
jority and adds:
II have struggled foot by foot agains,
their maneuvers. My personal sentiments
are to struggle still, believing that republi-
can France is with me. But it is easy to
recognize that l may be put into the minor
ity at any moment upon some comparative
ly minor incident thus risking injury to
the general policy of the government.
Therefore, it is my duty to retire. follow
ing the vote of the chamber which again
solemnly approved the policy of the minis
try over which l have the honor to pre-
side
The letter points out that the majority,
although reduced, is still a majority and
that. therefore. the past policy of the min
istry should continue to govern the forth
coming ministry, and closes with eX-
preston of faith in the ultimate triumph of
the policy despite the present "presumptu-
Gus boastings of the reactionary elements.
M Leuhet later announced his intention
of consulting the leaders of the majority
groups This puts off the selection of a
minister. as it is the presidents desire
first to insure the cooperation of the
groups in support of the ministry
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-18

that not to exceed $4,000 will be required
from Mr.. Carnegie to carry out the latter's
ideas in assisting needy depositors in the
defunct Citizens National Bank.
The fund provided by Mr.. Carnegie will
be used only to make good the deposits of
students widows, old soldiers and other
persons who are actually in needy circum-
stances as result of the failure. In addi-
ton, the Y. NJ. C.. a. will receive about
$1,000.
1t is now definitely known that the de-
positors Will receive at least 40 and possi-
bly, so per CEN of their money from the
bank when It's affairs are finally settled
The experts who have been at work on the
banks books state that they have found
everything in unusually good shape and the
collateral on hand first-class, with the sin
gle exception of the Chadwick paper.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-18
CIVIL WAR VETERAN DEAD.
Mentioned by Grant and Sherman fo
DISTINGUISHED Services.

KANSAS CITY, January 1s.-David j.
Boughman. civil war veteran, who was
one of the first men to enter Atlanta under
General Sherman, and who made thrilling
rescue of federal flag on the battlefield of
Shiloh, under the eyes of General Grant, is
dead here, aged fifty-nine years
Boughman served with distinction through
the civil war in the 34th Illinois, and he is
mentioned by both Grant and Sherman in
their memoirs for. distinguished services
during their campaigns.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-18
NEW TYPE OF ENGINE.
Invention is Claimed Will Revolution
= ize Steam Locomotion on Railroads.

OGDEN, Utah. January 1S.-A new type
of engine known as the monkey motion
pattern, which, it is claimed, will revolu-
tionze steam Jocomotion on railroads, has
been successfully operated on the Southern
Pacific. A train of 1900 tons was run
from Ogden to Wadsworth, New. hauled
by one of the new engines.
The new type of engine was designed by
an employe of the Southern Pacific. All
the driving mechanism is located on the
sides of the engine, making it easy of ac-
cess. The steam exhausts very rapidly
and there is no back pressure.
1t is estimated that the new engine will
save from % to 40 per cent in coal con-
sumption, being able to run "a miles with
one ton of coal, as against % to % miles
under the present system. The standard
engines now in use can be changed to the
monkey motion with but little cost.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-18
ASSEMBLING OF CONGRESS.
Representative Williams Proposes
Meeting Just After March 4.

Representative John Sharp Williams Of
Mississippi, the minority leader is the au-
thor of bill providing that hereafter Con-
gress shall assemble on the first Monday
after the 4th day of March of each year..
Representative Bourke Cochran of New
York, in his speech yesterday before the
committee on election of the President and
Vice President, anticipated the introduction
of the Williams measure and briefly out
lined its advantages He urged the adop-
ton of some such resolution providing for
the organization of a new Congress imme-
diately after the adjournment on the 4th
of March,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-18
Fresno Diamond Company Barred.

The Post Office Department has issued
fraud order against J. H. Montgomery OF
San Francisco. Cal. who is charged with
conducting the business of the Fresno Dia-
mond Company, of that city,,
On September "a, 1904, fraud order was
issued against this company because Of Its
Illegal operations through the mails, II be-
Ing charged with conducting lottery and
being a fraud. An inspector was lately
gomery, with the result that he recon-
mended the issuance OF an order depriving
him OF the use OF tbs mails for the reasons
noted. The order taken il1medtate eMect
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-18
INCORPORATION TAX.
President of East Washington Citizens
Association Opposes High Rate.

Chairman Babcock of the House District
committee received letter today from Mr..
ii. A. Buscher, president of the East Wash
ington Heights Citizens Association OBJ
jecting to possible and prospective legisla-
ton fixing a high rate for issuing articles
of incorporation in the District. Mr..
Buscher thinks that the Incorporation fee
should not exceed $15. on the ground that
higher charges would keep outside interests
away from Washington, and reduce the re-
ceipts from interpretations even below their
present low figure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-18
TO RAISE THE NIAGARA.
Proposed to Make Museum of Perry's
Flagship.

An appropriation of $4,000 for raising the
hulk of the old frigate Niagara. Commo-
dore Perry's flagship in the battle of Lake
Erie, has been favorably reported to the
House by the committee on naval affairs.
The Niagara is now lying in Misery bay.
Erie harbor, in water SO shallow that her
shattered hulk is plainly visible
1t is interesting to know that the VIC
torious American squadron of which the
Niagara was the flagship consisted of if
teen vessels, with an aggregate of only
$500 tons. An Erie freighter of less than
$500 tons is considered a back number in
these days. If the bill passes and the
Niagara is raised, she will be filed with
relies and used as museum.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-18
NEW CRUISERS.
Four to Be Completed Within the Next
Three Months.

1t was announced at the Navy Department
today that four of the powerful armored
cruisers just completed by the contractors
for the navy will be put into commission for
active service within the next three months.
These are the IL, ,600-ton cruisers Colorado
and Maryland and the 1i,000-ton cruisers
West Virginia and Pennsylvania. The Colo
RADIO will be put in commission tomorrow or
next day, the West Virginia about the mid
die of February. the Pennsylvania about
the first of March, and the Maryland, which
is about to undergo her official trial, about
the last of March.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-18
Appointed Venezuelan Charge.

Senior N Veloz Goticoa, secretary of
the bureau of American republics, has been
appointed Venezuelan charge d'affaires at
Washington, vice Senior Augusta F. Pulido,
who has for some time been first secretary
and charge d'affaires. The appointment of
Senior Veloz comes somewhat as a surprise
here. Senior Pulido is popular here and
discharged the duties of the legation sat
isfactorily.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-18
MORMON CHURCH GOVERNMENT.
Statement Before the Smoot COMMITTEES
by Prof. Talmage.

When the Smoot investigation opened to-
day before the Senate committee on priv
ileges and elections Prof James e. Tai
mage of the Utah State University was
sworn. He was born in England, and has
been Mormon all his life. He testified
that he is the author of the book called
Articles of Faith" which he prepared at
the request Of the first presidency. The
book was approved and published by the
church. He also revised the last edition Of
The Pearl Of Great Price" He was a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-18
Presence of Chinese Charged.
CASUALTIES AT PORT ARTHUR.
Japanese Lost in Torpedo Boat Attack
on the Sevastopol

The navy department announces that sew
eHteen officers and men were lost with the
torpedo boat commanded by Lieut.. Nagala
in the attack on the Russian battleship
Sevastopol at Port Arthur December H.
The commander of the Japanese third
squadron reporting the details of the night
attack on the Sevastopol December IA. said
that while searching for the Russian ships
torpedo boat commanded by Lieut.. Ma
gala became lost from its comrade ships
and there was anxiety for the safety or
the boat and crew.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-18
CONTRABAND SEIzED
Japanese Captured British
Steamer in Tsu Straits.
LOADED WITH SUPPLIES
WAS BOUND FOR VLADIVOST0K
FROM KIAoCHOU PORT.
Tokyo Reports Seventeen Officers and
Men Lost With Torpedo Boat in
Attack December IA.

Tokyo advices today report the
capture of British steamer carry
ing provisions and shipbuilding sup
plies from a German port on the
Shantung peninsula to Nladivostok.
The vessel was taken to Sascbo,
where there are already held num-
Der OF steamers captured with con-
traband goods destined for the Rus
slams at the Vladivostok base, await
ing final disposition by the prize
court.
TOKYO, January 1S.-The Japanese cap
tured the British steamer Bawtry in Tsu
straits yesterday morning. The vessel was
carrying provisions, shipbuilding materials,
etc, from Kiaochou, the German port on
the Shantung peninsula, to Vladivostok.
She was taken to Sasebo.
The capture of another steamer is re-
ported, but no details have been received.
The prize court at Sasebo has not yet
rendered decisions in the cases of any of
the captured steamers recently taken there
for trial
Presence of Chinese Charged.
A Japanese staff officer made the state
ment today that Chinese regulars accom-
panied the Russian raiders in their recent
expeditions planned to cut the line of jap
anese communication.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-18
2f2=4.

1t would take $4,000 circulars
to reach the homes The Star
reaches. AT one cent postage
the mailing alone would cost
$3.50, with twice as much more
for printing, envelopes and adj
dressing, or over ST, 900 to say
what The Star will print for a
few dollars.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-18
THE ARBITRATION TREATIES.
Consideration Postponed to Next Meet
ing Of the Committee,

The Senate committee on foreign relations
today deferred consideration of the arbitra-
ton treaties until the next meeting of the
committee. There has been no change IN
the attitude of southern senators respect
ing amendments to the treaties to protect
the states against claims for bonds issued
in reconstruction days and they Will not
consent to the ratification of the treaties
without such an amendment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-18
The District Appropriation Bill.

1uc 01oe11Ct xs<CPfUP11uCtUu DIl1.
1t has now been definitely decided that
the District of Columbia appropriation bill
will be reported next Saturday. 1t is not
denied by the District subcommittee of the
House committee on appropriations, which
has charge of the bill, that there has been
considerable of cut. but the exact amount
has not been figured out as yet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-18
Here for Examination.

Capt. Charles NJ. Thomas. commanding the
naval training station at Newport, is On
visit to this city to undergo examination for
promotion to the grade of rear admiral.