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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-03
DOES NOT MEET WITH FAVOR.
The Newlands Resolution Considered
by the Committee on Finance,

The Newlands resolution providing for
COZ sideration by congressional committees
of the various plans for governmental aid
in the restoration of San Francisco by
guaranty of credit or other means was con-
sfdered today by the Senate committee on
finance. Senators Newlands and Flint dis
cussed the resolution, but action was post
poned on account of request that hear
ing be granted to Herbert E. Law a San
Francisco financier.
Mr. Law will be in Washington tomor-
row, and the committee will be in session
for the purpose Of hearing him. Though
the committee reserved its decision as to
the adoption or rejection of the Newlands
proposition. the indications were that the
plan would not meet with favor. 1t was
agreed, however, in failing to report the
resolution with a recommendation for ia
vorable action the committee should make
formal statement dealing with the San
Francisco situation. The effect of this is
intended to give stability to the credit with
out launching the national finances upon
project which the committee believed to be
in conflict with public policy. The char
acter of this statement will not be deter
mined until after the committee has met
tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-03
GEN. BATES MISSION.
Purpose of Sending to San Francisco
Explained.

Secretary Taft has provided Gen. A. E.
Bates, formerly paymaster general of the
army, who left here this afternoon for San
Francisco, with letters of introduction to
DIR. Edward T. Devine, general agent of the
Red Cross, and Mr.. James d. Phelan, chair
man of the citizens finance committee. In
these letters Secretary Taft says:
Gen. Bates visits San Francisco at my
direction and by my authority, TO supervise
the method of keeping accounts. We have
thought that he might be OF great assist
ance to you in advising you as to the meth
DDS by which your accounts may be kept, in
order that they may pass the government
audit which under the law has 20 be made
in the War Department. His familiarity
with matters of this sort VIII certainly
stand you in good stead. / hope you will
facilitate, as far as possible, his examina-
tion into your accounts and your system.
and accept his suggestions in respect to the
matter. He Will report directly 10 me, and
thus we shall be able TO work harmoniously
with reference TO the government system of
accounts. I commend Gen. Bates to you as
gentleman who has rendered his services
gratuitously IN this matter TO the Red
Cross, and whose only motive Is to be OF as
much assistance as possible"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-03
WILL DEPART TOMORROW,
The British Ambassador Bids Secretary
Root Farewell.

Sir Henry Mortimer Durand, the British
ambassador, called at the State Department
today and said goodbye to Secretary Root
preparatory to leaving Washington tomor-
row. He will sail from New York Satur-
day for England on the Etruria. He was
accompanied to the State Department to-
day by Mr.. Townley, counselor of the en-
bassy, who will act as charge in the am
bassador's absence.
Although the ambassador said today that
he does not know exactly how long he will
remain in England, 1t Is likely he will not
be gone more than a month, as he desires
to return to Washington before Secretary
Root leaves the United States early in July
to visit South America While In England
the ambassador will discuss with the for
eign office various questions pending be-
tween the United States and Great Britain,
and 1t Is expected that upon the return OF
Ambassador Durand steps will be taken to
prepare treaties settling disputes between
the United States and Canada over water
ways on the common boundary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-03
CHANGES IN TREASURY
ANNOUNCEMENT OF APPOINT
MENTS AND PROMOTIONS.

The following changes In the classified
service of the Treasury Department have
been announced:
Appointments on certifcation by the civil
service commission-Secretary's office Isaac
s. Mason, Texas, $500, and Ernest p.
Feagan, Texas, $3.50; office of auditor for
the War Department, Robert E. McCor-
mick, District of Columbia, $40; office of
treasurer United States, Raymond s.
Norris. Maryland, $500: office of internal
revenue, William S. Stephenson, Arkansas,
$500.
Reinstatements-Offic of the auditor for
the War Department, Conrad NJ. Strong,
New York. S1,4o0, and Edward r. Fon-
taine. North Carolina, $40; office of the
auditor for the Post Office Department,
James P. Biggs Georgia, $500.
Promotions:
Secretary's offlce-Frank C. Douglass,
Florida, s720 to $500; Alexandria V. Bay
liss, New York $500 to $62o; Laura j.
Streeks, District of Columbia, 5000 to 500:
Lewis l.. Beazley, District of Columbia,
$500 to $720; Harry B. Lein, District OF
Columbia, $500 to $40: Neils Bentsen, Mary
land, $500 to $500
Office of auditor for War Department
Joseph Fought, Pennsylvania, s720 to $50;
George NJ. Newell, North Carolina, 81 400
to 81 600; CaCtherlne NJ. Gallagher, oregon,
$1,000 to s1,2oo; Ernest NJ. Winters. Texas,
5000 to $1,000.
Office of auditor for the Navy Depart
ment-Tillie ]. Gallagher. Pennsylvania.
s1,4oo to $1,000; Rex E. Kinsell, PennsyI-
vania, 81, eco to 81 400.
Office of auditor for the Post Office De-
partment-Grace B. Parker, New York $500
to $720; E. w. Guilford, District Of Column
bia S720 to $500.
Office of internal revenue-Gilrner Bren-
izer North Carolina, 81. 400 to 81, $780, Claude
Hs Coryell, Mich1Ban, 81 300 to 81 400; Zoe
Rgby, Mary yiand 81 coo to 81 2so: Minnie
III. .Ffllebrown, District of Columbia, $500
to 81 COO; William 7. Mckinney, West Vir-
ginia, $500 to $1,000.
Office of auditor for the Interior De-
partraent-Ella ]. Carter, Maryland, $1,000
TO 5000.
Office of the controller of the currency
Stephen l.. Newnham. Michigan, $500 to
81 400; Willis B. Speare. Connecticut 81 coo
to $1,000; Henry B. Davenport, New Jer-
sey, $500 to 81 900
Office of the treasurer United States
Ada NJ. Lee, District of Columbia $500 to
$500; Katherine Hughes, Maryland, s720 to
$500; George w Tyler, Iowa, S7OO to S12O;
David Teg, Minnesota, $500 to 500; Maude
Wills, District of Columbia SEQ to $40;
Annie E. c. Harley, District of Columbia
$500 to 500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-03
THE INSURANCE LOSSES.
An Important Statement by British
Insurance Companies.

NEW YORK. May 3.-An important omis-
sion was made in the transmission of a dis
patch from London last night giving the
text of the Joint dispatch sent to Oakland,
Cal, yesterday as a result of the meeting of
representatives of several British insurance
companies interested In the San Francisco
disaster. The message should have read:
Under any circumstances the British
offices will only pay the losses for which
they are legally liable, since to go beyond
their contracts would be Illegal They can
not recognize any liability for damage by
earthquake where no fire ensued nor for
damage by fire to fallen or partly fallen
buildings. nor for damages to buildings
pulled down or destroyed by order of the
San Francisco authorities"
Special Cablegram to The Star.
LONDON. May 3.--The Liverpool and
London and Globe Insurance Company has
sent to its shareholders a circular. stating
that its net liability by the San Francisco
fire is s4335 900. which can be provided for
from the undivided profits without en-
croaching on the reserve and reinsurance
funds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-03
TO ASSIST GEN. GREELy
Forty-Ftve Army officers Ordered to
San Francisco.

In response to a request from Mai. Gen.
dfeeiy, commanding, the following named
oHicers uorty-fiye in alp have been ordered
10 proceed at once to San Francisco 10
Assist the authorities In the systematic dis
tripution or relief supplies and such other
duties as they may be called on to perform
capt. c. w. Castle, Both Infantry. Cant
i. +. Norton and First Lieut. 70. N Cofrav.
capt. +. w. West and First Lieut. gben
swift, 1r., 11th Cavalry; Capts. J. f. Mad
den and =. d. Ely and First Lieut.. A. It.
Eiaston, 18th Infantry; First Lieut.. III n.
Scott, Artillery Corps; First Lieut. Lewis
rooster. 9th Cavalry; Maj. j. B. Erwin.
9.h cavalry; Capt. G. W. Martin and First
Lieut. Harris Pendleton, jr., 18th Infantry:
capt. r. II. Raymond. Corps of Engineers;
First Lieut. R. E. FIRTH 10Th Infantry
Capt. Frank Halstead and First Lieut.. e.
s. Slayer, 23d Infantry; Lieut. Col d. K
McGonnegle. Capt O. J. Charles and r O.
Van Horn and First Lieut.. Fredk Goedecke.
nth Infantry; First Lieuts. Archie Miller
and F. ]. McNarney, 9th Cavalry; First
Lieut.. F. L. Davidson, 7th Infantry; Capts
r. l.. Phillips and E. B. Cassatt 18th Cav
airy; Capts. A. b. Shattuck and M j. Lenf-
han, 25th Infantry; Lieut.. Col r. K Evans
and Capts Edward Wittenmyer and Robert
Field, 9th Infantry: First Lieuts w. A.
Cornell, A. e. Phillips and o. c. Troxell,
10th Cavalry; Maj. e. w. Howe and Capts
w. c. Rogers D. f. Keller and A. ]. Nc
Lowe, 13th Cavalry; Lieut.. Col. W. L.
Pitcher 2Sth Infantry; Capt E. L. King,
81 Cavalry; First Lieuts. E. W. Robinson
and A. M. Hall, 2Sth Infantry; Capt C. G.
French, 7th Infantry and First Lieut. E. A.
Sturges, 5th Cavalry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-03
PRAYED IN THEIR EXTREMITY.
Prisoners Quaked Like Belshazzar
During Earthquake Shocks.

Du1AA6 1td1 Ih4udhC oAOCho.
SAN FRANCISCO, May Blocked in
separate cells In the city prison, 1G0 pris-
oners whose crimes range from plain
drunkenness to brutal murder knelt in
prayer when the earthquake of April Is
shook the hall of justice from basement
to tower top.
Sin-hardened men and women appealed
to God to spare them. Their prayers for
deliverance came only after 1t became ap-
parent that the attendants could do nothing
for them. The earthquake had so twisted
and warped the cell locks that not door
could be opened for nearly an hour.
Il never want to witness such sights
again. said Prison Matron Ryan of the
central station prison, who was duty
when the tremble came There were
two women in the cells on the morning of
the earthquake. In our department there
were abandoned creatures charged with all
manner of crimes, many of whom deemed
hopelessly lost. They cried and shrieked
for mercy when the shock came, and plead
ed pitifully for release. Not one cell could
be opened, and when L advised my charges
of this fact they knelt on the hard cement
unison.
I'm the department of the male prisoners
the conditions were the same, and many of
the men attempted to destroy their lives by
pesttei iSS ticif dsdtISl Tie steer DdTS
when they realized there was no chance for
immediate release. They, too, prayed when
the attendants in charge managed to get
them calm enough, and when it was all over
it was meek and humble hundred that we
removed to the branch county jail.
Mrs. Ryan was the last person to leave
the city prison. She was detained by fe-
male prisoner who became hysterical and
just as the matron walked under the i'm
mense glass dome covering the prison office
the glass fell all about her and her prisoners
with mighty crash.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-03
CHICAGO EXCURSION BOATS.
General Strike of Marine Men May
Cause Tie-Up.

CHICAGO, May 3.-The big excursion
boats that during the summer months
being an important factor In the amuse-
ment of Chicago people. may De tied up
indefinitely as a result of the general strike
of marine men.
The strike grew beyond all expectations
yesterday when 1t was declared by the
union men that no passenger boa,- hich
employed non-union mates could hava-
union employees. Two excursion boats Will
be affected at once by this decision.
The tie-up in the Chicago harsbor was
complete during the day. the decision of the
union regarding passenger boats being the
last link in the chain which will prevent
marine business being transacted from tho
city. There are more than score of these
boats scheduled to begin the season within
the next few days, and their idleness will
cost their owners thousands of dollars, even
IL the strike is not of long duration.
At a meeting of licensed tugmen held last
night the tugmen decided to walk out as
soon as orders were received from their
national headquarters, probably today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-03
WORK BEING RESUMED.
Restriction on Rations Issued by
Greely at San Francisco.

Mai. Gen. Greedy. commanding at San
Francisco. has telegraphed the War De-
partment as follows:
Data relating to expenditures and pur-
chases being compiled as rapidly as possible.
With Secretary Metcalf inspected Santa
Rosa on Monday. Every effort being made
10 concentrate relief measures, reduce ex-
penditures and systematic issues and dis
courage dependency on the government for
food. Entire accord exists between Devine
and myself. Gradually all outside relief
is devolYing on the army by request of vel
unteer relief committees, they stating such
action absolutely necessary. Secretary
Metcalf. personally familiar with entire
situation. approves line of operations. Dis
satisfaction among destitutes necessarily
developing, owing to the reduced rations
and rigid insistance of regulation formulat-
ed by Devine and myself. Reports indicate
that several thousand adult males, owing
to recent orders have resumed work. While
restrictions on issues will become more and
more rigid. they VIII be applied gradually
and with due public notice"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-03
BANKER WALSH'S CASE.
Chicago Capitalist Released on $780,
900 Bonds Today.

CHICAGO, May 3.-Johu r. Walsh. for
mer president Of the defunct Chicago Ma
tioral Bank. was today held to the federal
grand Jury IN bonds or $4,000 by United
States Commissioner Mark Foote. When
Mr.. Walsh appeared before the commits
sioner, Assistant United States District At
torney Childs said that the government
was ready for the hearing Attorney Rlt-
sher TO- Mr. Walsh, said that inasmuch
as the federal officers had not yet con-
cluded their investigation OF the statement
% the facts submitted some time ago by
Mr.. Walsh, and inasmuch as the federal
grand jury VIII go into session May 10,
he believed II best for the interests of his
client that he waive examination
Commissioner Foote said that he could
do nothing else than hold Mr.. Walsh TO
the grand jury. which was done, the bonds
being fixed at $4,000 The bonds were
az once furnished by Mr.. Walsh.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-03
HOIST BY OWN PETARD
RUSSIAN KILLED AND CoMPAN-
ION WOUNDED BY BOMB.

PARIS, May 8. 8 p.m.-A bomb explo-
sion occurred in the forest of vincennes at
2 o'clock this afternoon, killing Russian
Famed STRIFE and dangerously wounding a
companion named Boussnoff The two men
were proceeding through the woods. each
carrying a bomb with the evident purpose
OF hiding them for future use. While so
doing the bomb which Strie carried ex-
ploded. killing him instantly Boussnoff
was struck by fragments of the bombs and
feafully lacerated
The police have not yet been able to es-
tablish the identity and the connection of
the men.
The remaining bomb has not yet been
examined owing to the danger of handling
II,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-03

after 2 o'clock to escort the ambassador TO
the White House. The ambassador was ac-
companied to the White House by the first
secretary of the embassy.
At the White House Ambassador Aoki
was received by Secretary of State Root
and conducted to the blue room, where
the Introduction to the President took place.
The personal greetings between the Presi-
dent and the ambassador were notably cor
dial. After the formal presentation Ambas-
sador Aoki laid before the President his
credentials from the Japanese emperor and
delivered his address. The President re-
spouded in sincerely cordial vein. After
ward the President and the ambassador
had pleasant personal conversation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-03

and children as measure of restoring busi-
ness, the men will be required to seek work.
Of which there is much Of rough character,
in cleaning up the city and preparing 1t for
reconstruction. Apart from shelter, food
and clothing. efforts will be made to restore
the worthy to their employment.
''Dr. Devine and the committee are so an
gagged in the important work of a syste-
matte relief that these questions, becoming
more necessary Of solution every day, have
not as yet been carefully worked out. We
will be pleased to keep you fully advised.
In order that you may wisely direct the ex-
penditure of the fund in your keeping"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-03
FORAKER rs TACTFUL.
No Presidential Endorsement at State
Convention.

Special D1spatch Star.
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 3.-Friends of
Senator ]. B. Foraker here announce that
he has decided that the proposed resolu-
ton indorsing him as a candidate for the
republican presidential nomination shall not
be presented at the republican state con-
vention this year.
This decision has been reached for two
reasons first. the Indiana republicans did
not indorse Vice President Fairbanks can
didacy, and, second. he was advised that
the resolution might fail and was almost
sure to meet with some opposition. 1t is
pre- nable that the senator will be made
chairman OF the convention however
There Is only one other name mentioned
in this connection, and that is Representa-
tive Burton of Cleveland very late con-
vention is now proposed, possibly not ear
Her than September, certainly not before
August.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-03
LoNawoRTH IN CINCINNATI.
Reported Saying He Is Confident Of
denomination.
D Dispatch to The stal

special Dlspatch 10 Ihe star.
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 3.-A special from
Cincinnati states that Representative Long
worth, who is there looking over his dis
trtct with view to nomination for another
term. says he is confident that he will be
nominated. He will return to Washington
next week.
He gave 1t as his opinion that F. B.
Wiborg and Theo. Horstman would be cam
didates for the republican nomination
against him, and stated that Max Gold
smith, former president of the Duckworth
Club, would, in his opinion, be his demo-
cratic opponent at the polls.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-03
NO HOPE FOR BANDITS.
Expedition Planned for Capture or
Annihilation.

MANILA, May a.-Next week a force of
eonstabulary. acting in conjunction with
Gov. Juan Schaick OF the province OF Ca
vite, will begin a movement to capture
Montalon and his band OF outlaws now
located south OF the Taal volcano
The authorities predict that Ii will be i'm
possible for the bandits and their leader to
escape on this occasion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-03
FORM ALLY PRESENTED
JAPANESE AMBASSADOR RECEIV-
ED BY THE PRESIDENT.

Vlscount Aoki, the recently appointed
ambassador of Japan to the United States,
was presented formally to the President
this afternoon. The viscount handed to
the President his credentials as the first
amba ssador of Japan to the United States.
and exchanged with him felicitous ad-
dresses.
Col. Charles S. Bromwel, the President s
military aid. drove in one of. the executive
carriages to the Japanese embassy shortly
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-03
THE BARNES NOMINATION.
senator Tillman's Discussion of His
Resolution Postnonad

Senator T1ilman's proposed discussion of
MS resolution in reference to the Barnes
nomination. which was set for today. was
postponed at his own request, the day not
being named. Senator Tillman desired this
morning to permit the debate on the rail-
road rate bill to proceed and himself make
try. " S'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-03
Noted Baptist Preacher III.
speclal Dispatch to The Star

sPeclHI DIspHtcH 10 Tic StHf
NORFOLK. Va, May 3.-Rev. DR.. A. E.
Owen, a leading Baptist, is desperately i'll
here. Two operations have been performed
DIR. Owen has been in the Baptist ministry,
for half century and is prominent
throughout Virginia and Maryland.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-03
SITUATION AT CLEVELAND.
Neither Side in Marine Struggle
Yielding.

CLEVELAND. Ohio. May $50 far aa
could be learned today there was no dispo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-03
BOND COMPANY'S WOES
FIFTY MORE COMPLAINANTS EN-
TERED INTO ATTACK.

CHICAGO May 3.--Fifty more complain
ants entered today into the attack upon
the American Bond Company in the United
States circuit court Judge Bethea allowed
them to file an Intervening petition. Their
claims against the company aggregate $2o,
600. After granting the fling of the petit
tion the court ordered that the bond OF the
Western Trust and Savings Bank, which is
acting as receiver. be increased from $40
Geo to $3.50, eco The increase in the bond
was ordered because of the discovery that
the bond company has $50, coo on deposit
In a local bank and securities valued at
$3.50 eco in a safety deposit vault in this
city.
1t was declared in court today by the
receiver that In addition to the assets
held in this city the company has $500 600
deposited with state officials In Kentucky
and 81 300 uOO in Missouri
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-03
FIRE AT SAN FRANCISCO.
Laundry of the Preside Hospital
Totally DESTROYED.

SAN FRANCISCO. May 3.-The laundry
in the rear of the main general hospital at
the Preside tok fire early today and was
totally destroyed. The flames were ex-
tinguished before they reached the main
building. In which theer were about a
thousand patients.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-03
Independent Tugs Busy.

DULUTH, MINI, May 3.-Two independ-
ent tugs are now doing the vessel towing
in this harbor. while the Union Towing
Company's tugs are tied up on account OF
the strike. The boats that are IN the har-
Dor for cargoes are departing usual, but
when they will return for other cargoes Is
not even guessed at.
None of the mates or hremen or the
Pittsburg Steamship Companys feet have
quit their vessels here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-03
Important Action in Missouri.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. May 3.-Application was
made in the circuit court last night for the
appointment OF a receiver for the American
Reserve Bonding Company, In Missouri, to
prevent the Missouri assets of the company
from falling into the hands of the Western
Trust and Savings Bank of Chicago, which
was yesterday appointed receiver for the
company by the federal court in Chicago.
Clarence T. Case, St. Louis, attorney for
the company who made answer to the
application, entered the appearance of the
company and consented to the appointment
OF a receiver, said today that the reason for
the action was to preserve the assets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-03
NO CHANGE AT BUFFALO.
Only Five Boats Carrying Recalci-
trauts

BUFFALO, n. Y, May 3.-The strike
situation at this port is practically un-
changed and neither side shows signs OF
weakening. No effort has been made 10
work the boats with non-union men.
Fred Beecroft, secretary OF the local lodge
OF the Lake Pilots Protective Association,
says that out Of forty-six boats IN Buffalo
and vicinity there are only five carrying
men who have refused to come out.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-03
GOULD STILL WINNER,
Defeated Cooper Key in Tennis at
London.

LONDON. May AIN the court tennis
Championship games today Jay Gould, OF
Lakewood, n. J., beat Cooper Key by s
10 O.