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THE MOENDTG TOVIES, FRIDAY, APRIL 2, 1897. 4: 3imc$ (MOKNING, EVEiflyQ AJ SCrrDAT) By THE WASHINGTON TIMES Co. HUTCIIINS BUILDING JaOKTIIEAST CoiUfER TESTU AND D STS. Telephones Editorial Rooms, 483 Uusines Ofllcc. 1640 JEW TOKK OFFICE, iO09 TKACT BCILDISO Trice Mo tiingor Evening Edition, OnoCent Sunday Edition.. ,... Three Cents Monthly, by Carrier 3VInriiinp: and. Sunday.. ..Thlrtv-fivo Cents Evening Thirty Cents Morning. ) Evening and V Fiftt Cexts Sunday, ) BY MAIL POSTAGE PREPAID Morning, Evening and Sunday COc Morning und Sunday 35o Evening and Sunday 3Bo "WASHINGTON, FRIDAY, APRIL 2. The Hoed "We Lean On. A most serious legislative question pre sents itself: Will Mr. Speaker Reed now make an assignment or the House of Rep resentatives, alily Tor n receiver, sell off the effects at auction, or allow the busi ness to continue at the old stand? Under the original program, prepared by the tTUSts and the Atitocrat, the House, after "Jamming through" the Dingley trust bill of the people, was expected to lapse Into legislative nimbo, and await the clarion call of the Recording Angel, to paBs a joint resolution congratulating the country upon its services, and then depart in ieace to wherever it individually came from But, as -Mr. Cleveland, the great apostle of trusts and "good politics," very justly has remarked, "it lb a condition and not a tLeorj," that we arc called U5on toiacc The House lias registered the will or the trusts and, to that extent, is out of a joh. It is doubtful if it will be allowed tore main so There are great and vitalinter csts demanding further sacrifices from it. As has happened heretofore, the Supreme Court lias been interfering in things be lo'iging to the dominant factors in the national problem of control and propiietary, and something will have to be done. This fact seems to justify the deduction that the House, bince it is here in an or ganized condition, might as well take up matters of general legislation, even if to do so it must beg the Autocrat, and the Committee on Rules, to permit that course. We are not sure as to whether the policy of the Speaker, perhaps known only to himself, will allow this. His relations to the policy of the Administration, outside of the tariff question, as well as his esoteric ideas concerning wnat may be good for himself and his personal party following, is shrouded in the deepest mys tery. Only time and Mr. Reed can unveil them- With that consideration in view, the country ought to be willing to stand aside and wait. Hut then, it is said that the great unrtcr Jymg forces bciiind the Republican con tingent in the Congress, desire and de mand action upon several things, and we are interested to see what will be done about them. Will .Mr. Rani continue to bunt with the hares, or will he offei a lit tle object lesson in the opposite direc tion".' Tli ere are a few impcutant matters of legislation, in addition to the pooling bill, that the Senate will be likely to send over. One of them is a general bankruptcy act, and something even may be consid ered in the upper House relating to the currency. Hut it is very plain that all these things are in the hollow of the Speaker's hands. He is the great Centurion who can say to the Administration, "It goes;" and go it does accordingly; or, who can remark, "Not if the autocrat knows himself;" and the same is as dead hs the project, of national prosperity under a Dingley tariff. Wherefore, all eyes turn longingly toward the Hon Thomas Brackett Reed; knowing that upon the mental processes or that Thomas depends the future of Republican legislation: upon that Brackett stand the hopes or combined trust and party har mony, and upon that Reed leans the whole weight of wlKitever further is desired by the grand combination of gold and monopoly. The jrrea opportunity is before him. How will he manipulate and manage it? An Interesting Labor Problem. In spite of the influx of Swedes on Ai.iericau soil during the last few years, the ideas of Americans concerning this land of the north are apt to be more or less hazy, .rcrliaps it has not been distinctly under stood that Sweden had a labor problem at all But there was quite a serious one unlit recently. The country is so far north that its winters, while not severe, are long and bleak, and the people are obliged to stay in the house it great part of the time. This has developed among the women a great skill in needlework, and the cloaks, hoods, mantles, and gowns made and em broidered by theinwere for hundreds of years known to European courts. Then competition set In, competition with other countries more favored in climate and natural productions. Wages began to go down till they reached a poiut below the possibility of a decent living. Nearly a million Swedes emigrated, a large pro portion of them to America, where they are making the best of citizens. The situation was very much like thatin theNew England States when the great West was thrown open to farmers. The result in New England lias been that the original Yankees have migrated to the West, and into the cities, leaving French-Canadians and Irish-Americans to take possession or the farms. The Swedish solution of the problem was different. There were more difficulties in the way of emigration, for one thing; and .there was no other nation at the north or east ready to slip into the places of the departing farmers. What did the Swedes do? Did they shut themselves up in a national hermitage? No, they set to work to educate the people to make some thing that other people would -want. The government took hold of the mat ter and instituted systems of manual training in the schools-, in every district Where die population would justify any ex pense whatever. Sometimes it supplied teachers and all materials for years. Jt -might be thought that this system would make paupers. It did not; it made skilled workers. Ncedlccraft, wood carv ing, metal working, boot and shoe making, and other industries which can be carried on at home, and in which the whole family can assist, were taught in these schools, nnd the population grew comfortably in dependent. This -scheme, of course, cannot be trans planted whole to America. The conditions or no two Countries nre alike. But might it not he that the people on isolated farms, instead of working their souls out in competition with the big agricultural in dustries of the West, could he taught skill ful handicraft, by which they could supply these Western farms and 'Eastern cities with what Is needed there? Could not lace making and fine embroidery, for example, be done us profitably by farmers daughters in New England, as these same farmers daughters can do needlework shop work in the great cities? Isn't there an idea for the small farmer of this country In the scheme which Swedeu has tried, and tried successfully, by the aid of her government? Two Ambassadors. The gentlemen named by President Mc- Kinley to represent the United Slates at the courts of Berlin and Rome, respec tively, will tie acceptable to this country, and beyond doubt, to the nations to which they will be accredited. The Hon. Andrew 1). White, who goed to Germany, Is a distinguished and hon ored educator, who, once before, repre sented the United States at the German capital, with credit. He is the choice of the Germau-Ainerican element for the position, and Is thus supported, in the be lief that such measure of reciprocity us maybe posslbleundcr a fiscal system, which involves commercial war upon Germany, he will be able to secure. Deyond this, Mr. White is a mau of high learning, social accomplishmcnts, and sterling American sentiments. He will not misrepresent the citizenship of this country, as a recent ambassador near another foreign court has done, and Mr. McKinlcy Is rather to be cougtatulated upon his selection. The nominee for ambassador to Italy is not nationally so we'll known; but he is a gentlemen of good American antecedents, who did not hire a substitute, but fought in the civil war, was wounded, and came out of the htruggle as a lieutenant colonel and brevet colonel and brigadier-general Thus he will be entitled to wear the star of his highest brevet rank abroad, and we are sine that he wm uo mem no ac credit. Gen. Draper Is a man of means, cultivation, and social distinction. If only we could agree with the present head of the Nation in political matters, as well as, so far, we arc ahle to in his adminis trative actions, we should have little rea sou to criticize cither his Administration or his policy. A Connubial Solution. European politics are queer, and the ex tent to which dynastic intermarriages are made to play their parts in the game, is queerer still Now it is stated that Priuce Joseph of Baltenburg, who is engaged to marry Princess Anne or Montenegro, will be proposed by the powers as governor of Crete. In the event of that arrangement the Turkish troops would be withdrawn and other pacific measures adopted. Whoever suggested this solution of the Cretan question must have done so with a shrewd view to smooth over the existing differences between England and Russia. The Battenburgs are proteges of Queen Victoria. One of them was the husband of her daughter, the Princess Beatrice, and her majesty is particularly affectionate to the whole tribe. On the other hand, the ruling family of Montenegro practically be longs to Russia, the relgaiug priuce as much so asirhelivedin St. Petersburgand served in the czar's army. A few weeks ago the Muscovite government wanted a Monte negrin prince made governor of Crete; but that would have seemed too much like making the island Russian territory. The proposition to marry Joseph and Anne, and settle these young people over Crete, from a dynastic poiut of view, would amount to joint occupation by Great Britain and Russia, and possibly the tcheme might work it matters had not progressed too far hi other directions. As things stand, however, the relations of these two great powers seem more likely to assume the guise of a fight than of a marriage festival. The splendid ejects or the anti-trust decision cannot be overestimated. The tobacco trust fs reported as giving "dona tions," instead of Illegal profits to its factors, nnd the Western Joint Traffic Association has changed its name to "Bu reau," but will continue business at the old stand. What would life be without trust? It is now explained that Mr. Richard Mansfield has not reformed and become a sweet and sunshiny fellow all at once: he only thought it best to change his method of advertising. The New York papers have nearly aban doned all hope for the arbitration tieaty, and seem to count upon its rejection. Here we do not feel greatly exercised over the matter, because it is evident that the arbitrative power of the Instrument, should it ever get through, will have been as thor oughly dulled as the sharpness of a knife warranted not to cut hot butter. It is better so. The rest of the nations of Europe like their Turkish bonds wcll.enough; butGrecce and Crete disagree with them. The prospect for saving the life of Gen. Rivera seems poor, Indeed. Weylcr will not even allow an American friend to go out beyond the lines and bring in the body orthe Chicago correspondent who forwarded the Gomez letters. The Republican majority in the House could not avoid making itself ridiculous in passing the "retroactive" scare feature of the Dingley bill. The Senate already indicates an intention to 6it down hard on that piece of opera bouffe legislation. The House responsible clement made itself contemptible in voting down the anti-trust amendment, but that will not prevent at tacks upon the trust conspiracy in the Senate. The ball has opened in that re spect with nptice or an amendment by Sen ator I'ettigrew, covering the same giound, only moie so. The gentlemen who are trying to get the President's ear will please -lemember that he has but two. aud may want to keep one for Mr. Hanua. In the matter of the receut forestreseryn tions.tlie question seems, to be one between -the interests of a few squatters, prospectors, andlumbcr men, and the mutcriat salvation of a vast area of country. It is greatly to be hoped that the President may do nothing to turn back the tide of national forestry reform, especially upon ex-paite statement or argument, or until irr. has further and scientific-information and ad vice on the subject. The assisted emigration of Japanese to Hawaii has received a check, and a cargo or them has been sent home. This may cause trouble nnd complications. It is time for the Senate to take up armexatloa. The Philadelphia Times says that Mr. McKinley proposes to starve the Pennsyl vania politicians into harmony. Did the editor of that paper ever have to wait for ills dinner? and did it make him feel har monious? They have discovered the fountain of youth in Maine, which accounts for the nine lives of Mr. Reed and the Dingley bill. In the ihe Cyclone's Wake The Wind Al Whioii Chandler from the Earth- tig Times. most Evening We desire to explain that this publi cation has no reference whatever to the Hon. William E- Chandler, Senator In Congress from the State of New Hampshire. A DEPAHT.MKNT OK COMMERCE. It Is Trobable that One Will Ho Created. A new department or the Government! said to be one or the strong probabilities luring the early parlor President McKin ley's Administration. The gossip us to the formation of this department has been stimulated arresli by the appointment o'f Mr. Benjamin Butterworlh to the position of Commissioner of Patents. A short time before Mr. McKinley was inaugurated a large delegation from the Merchants' and Manufacturers' Associa tion, of Philadelphia, called on him In Canton, presenting a petition for a De partment of Industries and Commerce. President McKinley, in Ids t-pcecu to this delegation, expressed his strong belief that such a department was required by the immense Importance of the manufactures and commerce or the country, and that they were neglected without this repre sentation in the executive branch of the Government. It is known that Mr. Butterworth had twice refused the office of Commissioner of Patents before he was finally prevailed" upon to accept it. lUs patent law business ic said to bo a most lucrative one, and the change will apparently be anything but pecuniarily beneficial. Considerable sur mise has been floatiug about as to the reason fin Mr. Butterworth' s final change of front. The statement is now made thatPresldent .McKinley and Mr. Butterworth have been discussingthls department of industries nnd commerce. Itis also slated that the latter was persuaded to accept the appointment by the inducement that in the near future the President will broach the subject of the new department, and that Mr. Butter worth shall have its Secretaryship. The principal bureau or the new branch or the Government will be the Patent Office, and its immense connections and influence with manufacturing will be the nucleus of the department business. It TAX SYVOKX EN. "W. U. De Lue.v Administers the Oath of Office to Ilim. Thomas Uyan, of Kansas, was sworn in yesterday as First Assistant Secretary of the Interior. The oatti of office was ad ministered by W II. DeLacy, in the pres ence or Secretary Miss, Confidential Clerk A. C.Tonnernnd W. B. Akei. The ceremony was simple. After the new official had subscribed U the oath, he was conducted to the office vacated by Judge Sims by Secretary Bliss and there introduced to Mrs. Andrews, the stenographer. No formal remarks were i -.ule, and the first duty to which Mr. i:yan proceeded -vas the consideration r.r his personal mail, which has ben accumu lating at the department for several days. DECLINED THE HOXOIt. Capt. Taylor Refuses the Office of Navigation Commissioner. Secretary of the Navy Long has offered Capt. Henry C. Taylor the appointment of head of the Navigation Bureau, to succeed Admiral Ramsay, and the captain has de clined the honor. It is said lie Is the first man in the Navy who ever refused this high office, which, in poiut of rank, is equal to that of adjutant-general of the Army, and in the Navy Department ia second only to the Assistant Secretary. Secretary Long says that he will not ap point any one until after April 5, when Admiral Ramsay retires. He is having considerable difficulty in making a selec tion, but it is believed the choice will fall to either Capt. Kantz or Admiral Itunce, although Commodore Howison, of the Pa cific coast, is said to be a candidate, and "Fighting Bob" Evans would like the place. The latter is a brother-in-law of Capt. Taylor, and it is understood that Capt. Taylor declined the appointment iu the interest of Capt. Evans. During the last fourteen years but two officers have filled the position Admiral Walker and Admiral Ramsay. Favorable Reports 3dude. The Senate Committee on Commerce yesterday morning ordered favorable re ports on several measures before it. Among the more important were the following; Provided for an investigation of the -obstruction of the navigable waters of the South Atlantic aud Gulf States by the water hyacinth: an omnibus bridge bill, governing the construction of bridges across the Mississippi and the Missouri River, aud giving the engineer department of the War Department control under cer tain restrictions: to promote the cfBcien.-.y of the revenue cutter service, by pioviding for the retirement of officers, etc.; pro viding for the Inspection of sailing ves sels of over 700 tens and the licensing of the masters of such vessels; providing .'or the establishment or light and fog signals at various points on the Connecticut coast; amending the act for the construction of a bridge across the St. Louis River, between the cities of Duluth and Superior, the lrlc tibn between the two cities heretofore existing having been removed. The Terrible Powers. (From the Chicago Record.) The great powers of Europe are such terriblefellowB that they were going to eat up the Greeks without slopping to butter them, but now the Greeks say they feel like dining themselves. THE BUSY POLITICIANS. Au Army of. Them' Visited the Presi dent Yesterday. Yesterday was another busy day at the White House. From early morniug until the President went for his afternoon walk a steady stream oflitimanity poured through the doors. They blocked the corridors and filled the anterooms. Old employes, who have been connected vitii the White House for years, pronounced it the biggest crowd in their re-collection. There wcrepuany;"notable'' men in the throng, perhaps as many as have called at the ExecutivegMansiou since the new Ad ministration caiite 'into power. The most distinguished -visitor during the day" was Col. Fred D. Grant, of New York. Col. Grant arrived iu Washington yesterday morning in response to a special summons from' President McKinley. He went im mediately to the White -House, where he found Mr. McKinley awaiting him. The President, informed Ids visitor that he desired him to accept the position of Assistant Secretary of War. It is said on good, authority that Col. Grant was disinclined to accept the po sition that was tendered him. Secretary of Waij Alger, who arrived while the conference was on, added his persuasions to those of the President. Col. Grant gave several reasons for not accepting the pluee. iFirstof nll,--he, pointed .to the iact of his present position as mem ber of the police commission of New York city, which ho atd he could not well abandon. Another reason was that his family were hatmilv located in New York, and he doubted the advisability of breaking up his home to accept a position under the FederalGoverntnent. Hepromised.however, to give Mr. McKinley a defiuite answer within the next twenty-four hours. It in thought Hint Col, Grant will decide to ac cept. It is nuthoritativelv announced that Dr. W. W. Thomas, of Maine, has been of fered and has accepted the position as minister to Norway and Sweden. Dr. Thomas was the American representative in the "Laid of the .uuiuight mjh ' outing President Harrison's Administration, and as soon as the new Administration came into power he immediately sought to be appointed to his old position. He enjoyed the prestige or being, acquainted with both the language and people of the country, and ills candidacy from the first was of the most formidable character. Rumor has it that Col. John 8. Mosyy, tho -fatuous Confederate "guerrilla," would like to succeed Flu Lee us consul general to' Cuba. In case the President is adverse to sending him to Havana, It Is said that Col. Mosby would be willing "to' accept' the" Hawaiian mission, or some other place of equal importance. Mosby's guerrilla warfare gave very material aid j.o Gen. Lee during the civil war. Fifty members of the Maryland Republican Club, of the District of Columbia, were re ceived by President McKinley in the Blue Boom of the White House shortly after noon today. I Senator ICyFe. of South Dakota, called to present Karl jL Snyder, who wants to be appointed nssktant justice of the supreme court of New Mexi$JU Representative Mur ray Mitchell, of New York, urged the ap pointment of Col. ;S wilt, of New York city, who wants !o be appointed consul to Bradford, Engl aud. Col. Swift Is presi dent or the BlaiuefClub and a prominent member or the Loyjtl Legion. As there is no other applicant fur the po-ltion it is more than probable Hint- Col. Swift will have his ambitiou.grntified. Hon. John 6. Wipe, now , of New York, but who formerly! resided in Virginia, where he took au'important part in Re publican politics, saw the President for u few moments! Mr! Wise would like to be appointed district attorney. Tor the South ern district1 of New York. While all of the ether States in the Union are clamoring for a share ofthecrumbsthat fall from the Presidential table, Texas is remaining out of the fight. and up to the present time hasukeJ for no appointments. This inactivity among the Republicans of the State is occasioned by a bitter figiitthat is being waged between two opposing fac tions. E. H. It. Green, the State chairman, and Dr. JohnGrant.thenational committeeman, are quarreling as to who is entitled to the distribution of patronage, and in the Interim all appointments are being held up. There has always been an intense ri valry between Green and Grant, and who will come out victorious is hard to de termine. Judge Jeremiah Wilson called on the President in the interest of his son-in-law, William Haywood, of this city, who wants to be appointed consul to noaolulu. Representative Ba iley of Texa s also called to pay his respects. The several Republican members of the Ways and Means Committee as thei called at the White House yesterday were cor dially congratulated by President McKin ley upon the prompt and satisfactor man ner in which the tariff bill passed the House. It is understood that all the members of the committce.'Reptihlionns and Democrats, will be entertained at dinner tonight by President and Mrs. McKinley. After it .eking cnrerully over the evidence, petitions, etc.. in the case of the Button gang of murderers or Santa Fe, with the Attorney General, the President has de cided not to inteifere further, nnd the four men will be hanged today at Santa Fe, New Mexico. ELECTED TO THE ACADEMY. M. Ilaiiotunx, the Foreign Minister, and Count de Man Honored. Farls, April 1 M. Albert Auguste Ga briel Hanotaux, French minister of for eign affairs, aud Count Alber de Mun, the celebrated French politician and phil osopher and member of the Chamber of Deputies for arrondisscinont or Morlaix, in the department of Finesterre, have been elected members of the French Academy. Seth Low. -us Arbitrator. New York, April 1. At the meeting hold between the board of mediation nnd con ciliation, the plumbers' union und the del egates appointed at the meeting of the walking delegates it was finally agreed to appoint Seth Low, president of Co lumbia College;, as arbitrator of the long standing trouble between the plumbers and the steam fitters at work on the Columbia Universitj. It was said that if Mr. Low can successfully adjust this trouble he may be selected to settle the general 6trike. i Stockholders Aslced to Confer. New York, April 1. In view of the de fault in the payment of the coupon today on the first mortgage bonds of 1926, of the Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway Com pany, Maitland Coppell & Co., as owners and representatives of a large amount of bonds, ask that other holders communicate with them for the protection of all In terests. Grent Sale of Lumber. Menominee, Mich., April 1. The largest lumber sale of the season hus Just been closed. The Northern Supply Company, which is auxiliary to the Wisconsin and Michigan Railroad Company, has sold 18,000.000 feet of logs to the Kirk Christy Lumber Company, ot Cleveland. Ohio. The Debt Statement. The debt statement issued yesterday afternoon shows a net decrease in tho public debt less cash in .the Treasury during March, of $8,G38,253.06. SILVER AND THE TARIFF. Hon. Joseph Sibley TulItH Interest ingly on Both Subjects. Ex-Congressman Joseph Sibley, of Penn sylvania, who did so much hard work for Mr. Bryan and silver during the last cam paign, has been in Washington for the last fow days watching the progress of the tariff bill In the House. He says that it reminds him of a doctor treating a patient for a symptom instead of the disease. Mr. Sibley had a conversation with a re porter of The Times yesterday on tarirt matters, his Ideas of the present tariff bill, and public, questions generally. . "You ask me what I think of theDingley billas it leaves the House," he said. "One thing L feel sure of, and I suppose every one else does, the bill as it is now will certainly not be recognizable by its best friends the next time it comes to the surface. Perhaps any comment on the bill in its present condition, therefore, can not much matter either way. "What I believe in, Individually, at the present time, is a tarif r Tor revenue, mak ing no discriminations anywhere, but sim ply to procure the money to pay our debts. This is a pcisonal opinion, and I realize that there are many other good people Who think differently. I don't believe in free wool, and I don't believe that the Wool growers, will receive any benefit from a tux -on, ivopl. , I am afraid that they aud theit. friends-who have been pleading for help will get at .most a temporarj benefit, and that In a very short time again their troubles will be upon them with even heavier weight. It is my opinion that while high rates of duties may tempo rarily stimulate Industries, they will in uo manner provide the ability for greater consumption. The growers of wlleat, corn, pork, cotton, and tobacco, produced for the mere pittance which must prevail under the single gold standard, will he unable to purchase those products of the forge and factory, audi believe that the present tariff will prove no greater disappointment to any class of people than those who are fondly dreaming of the great prosperity they re to enjoy under it. "I have u plan, one that seems the only solution of the tariff trouble to me, and I have adveoated it before. Perhaps you know of it. Three years ago I had it brought up in Congress. It is for a non partisan commission of educated American men of ufrairs, somewhat like the Civil Service Commission and the Interstate Commerce Commission, which shall have the entire charge of our tarirf laws. Titis commission should make report of Its action to the House, winch should exercise over it only a negative surveillance, repeni ingil" rules wheaitsaw fit. "Ills a fact, that the United States is the only great constitutional government on the face of the eartu that deals with the tariff as a political question rather than as a strictly business proposition. It would be my idea that this commission should J-uit the tarirf first to the revenue needs of the Government; and. second, thatit should, in a legitimate manner, stimulate such indus tries as it could tinder its fostering care be come seir-supporting ultimately. Also, this commission could, ir it were rightly em powered. In my Judgment, do away almost entirely with the evils of the trusts and the syndicates. When a trust had so monopolized any industry that it controlled prices, this commission could tep iu and cut off duties. If It were the sugar trust that was at fault, the gentlemen composing this commission would coarer together care-fully-and finally remove the differential on sugar. Then the sugar barous would very quickly cofno to their senses." Mr. Sibley is still thinking on the silver question, and on the chance for bimetal lism, and his belief that it is the financial trou'iles of the country entirely, and not the tnrirt troubles, except us a secondary matter, which are causing our distress. "1 hae been traveling through Mexico quite extensively since election," he said, 'I had a long conversation with President Dlnz ou the question of itimetallism, which has been most interesting to me. He con fessed to me that when the repeal or the purchasing clause orthe Sherman law, and the closing or the Indian mints occurred, he was at a loss to know, what effect there would be on his country. He had a long conference with one of the foremost American bimetallists, who told him that instead of driving cold out or the country such a measure would bring it in, Mexico hud government t-ontls, payable in gold. He was fearful of Ills ability to pay them. The bimetallisl told him that even with the depreciation or the value of silver he would be able to pay his gold obligations more easily than herore. The event has proved the wisdom of this prophecy. Mexico is enjoying an era or prosperity such as it- has never had before. The railroads and commerce and manufacturing industries are on a paying basis, and the agricultural interests are prosperous. For the last three years, for the first time In her his tory, she has had a surplus over her budget." Mr. Sibley alluded rather sorrowfully to what he called the dereat or free silver in the last two weeks of the campaign by the famine In India, which carried the prices of wheat up tremendously, but did not affect silver. This circumstance oc curred too late in the campaign, Mr. Sib Icy said, for explanation to be made by the Democrats. "At this present moment you will see in New York and Boston every day the complaints of bankers that money is too plentiful that it goes for 1 1-2 per cent A man talked to me in Texas the other day about the 9 per cent that he was obliged to pay for his money. There is no plethora in Texas or in Missouri, or in the South anywhere. This Congress debat ing on the tarif r bill, reminds me of a doctor who would prescribe for a bent old man. carrying a heavy load up a hill, 'IllcPd him at the arm,' this doctor might say, 'and then put more load on his back. It will make his step sprightlier, and his back straighter, and he will get to the top of the hill easier.' What wo need is more money, not only in New York and Boston, but in Texas nnd Missouri. We want more blood circulating through our veins. If we had dollar wheat in Mis souri and 10-cent cotton in the South the farmers of those regions would bo able to buy all the excellent manufacturing prod ucts that the people of the East are go ing to make under this new tarifr, but the trouble is that wheat is away down, corn is 10 -cents a bushel and lard 4 cents a pound, and cotton 5 cents a pound, and that vhen under the new protective tariff all the mills and factories in the East begin to turn out their products the peo ple in the West, who form half the popu lation, will not be able to buy them.' .Tersey Central's Dividend. New York, April 1. President J. R. Maxwell, of the New Jersey Central Rail road, was asked regarding the rumors af fecting the company, including the proba bility of a reduction in the dividend rate, lie replied: "We do not care to make any statement whatever at this time. The divi dend meeting has not yet been called. Count 3IurnvJef Not at Pnris. Paris, April 1. The report circulated here and at other European capitals that Count Muraviefr, the Russian minister of foreign affairs, had arrived here unex pectedly this morning Is ascertained to have been untrue. Morgan Consults English Partners. London, April 1. Mr. J. Pierpont Morgan, the New York banker, who i3 now in London, was closeted with his London partners at their offices the greater part of today, studying tho phases ot the American financial market- Dn'LOMATS VISIT SHEItlTAN. The Secretary of State Receives a Number of tho Corps. It being diplomatic day at the Depart ment of State yesterday, Secretary Sher man was kept very busy until the lunch hour arrived. The distinguished roreigu visitors assembled in the reception-room at the department and waited until the Secretary was prepared to receive them. Baron Mas von Thleluiaan, ambassador from Germany, was the first to enter the Secretary's apartments, and his conference was, perhaps, the longest of any held dur ing the day. Ambassador Pateuotre, of France, was next received, and arter him Minister de Lome, of Spain, entered. If the Spanish minister said anything about Cuba, it was very brief, for his visit lasted but a few minutes. Minister Romero, of Mexico; Minister de Weckherlin, of the Netherlands, and Minister Andrade, also made brief calls. Secretary of War Alger received but few visitors yesterday, and, like Secretary of the Navy Long, devoted tho day entirely to familiarizing himself with the duties or the routine business, connected with his department. Secretary Long, in an effort to stop some of the most wasteful leaks In the Navy, has issued two orders, the first or which Is designed to do away with the changes that are made by the bureaus on ships in course of construction. It has been round ..hat as these naw vessels progress, fault is found with details, and as a result ot modifications adopted the contract price of vessels is greatly ex ceeded. Much of this comes from the alteration of quarters to suit the future commanding officers of vessels nearly ready for comriJs faion, and as an Instance it was men tioned that all the maroon leather up holstered furniture of the battleship In diana was ripped out and dark-green leather was substituted to suit the taste of her expectant captain. The other order restricts the use of elcstric lights and dynamos la port. It was found that the ships were burning more fuel in port in marry instances than when cruising, on account of the com forts to be obtained by the use of electric fans, refrigerating apparatus and the con tinual running around in speedy steam launches. Attorney General McKcnna was visited by Congressmen Payne of New York and Dalzell of Pennsylvania, who had- a long conference with him. Secretary Gage, of the Treasury , re ceived the usual number of officeseekers and their friends, U'sides some personal mends. 'among whom was Associate Jus tice White, or the Supreme Court or the United States. The list of applications for appointment to office was smaller today than it has been at any time since Secretary Gage entered upon his oriicial duties. The list or applications for appointments was as follows: Z. Bridewell, Atlanta, Ga., to be sur veyor of customs at Atlanta, Ga.; I. W. Falls, New Oileans, La., to be surveyor of customs at New Orleans, La.; II. M. Glen, Albany. N. Y., to be assistant ap praiser, at New York city; A- C. Tufts, Sacramento, Cal., to be examiner of drugs at San Francisco, Cal.; F. L. Krieder, Philadelphia, to be examiner of drugs at Philadelphia: G. S. Nichols, La Crosse, Wisconsin, to be supervising Inspector of steam vessels at St. Taul, Minn. GUATEMALA'S EXHIBITION. United States Marines Tnlce Part in the Opening Ceremonies. Guatemala. March 19. The opening of the first exhibition in tl.is republic, which took place on the 15th instant, will long be remembered. The day was gloriously fine, and the parade in connection with the opening of the exhibition was the most gorgeous ever witnessed here. A striking feature was the splendid marching of the marines of the United States cruiser Phila delphia. The national colors, blue .Mid white, were displayed from almost every house in honor of the occasion. President Barrios arrived at the main exhibition building about neon and was escorted to a seat in the state gallery re served for him. A few minutes after the president's arrival he was infoimcd that everything was in readiness, and arising from his seat, the members of the assembly standing at his right and the judiciary and other functions at his left, he declared the exhibition officially opened. and touched an electric button which proclaimed the ract to the world. The opening address was read by Don Rarael Spluola. The singing of the na tional anthem then followed, the American marines standing at "present arms" throughout. This was a m.at impressive and enjoyable event. In the body of the building were assembled 4,000 or 5.000 people, who had been adrnittrd to the building by ticket. Admission to the grounds being free, thousands availed them selves of the opportunity to waudei through them. A KBPORT ON Tni3 TARIFF. jfew York Chamber of Commerce Says the Country Wants itest. New York, April 1. At the regular monthly meeting of the Chamber of Com merce, today, Chairman Schwab, ot the committee on foreign commerce and the revenue laws, submitted a report and reso lutions on the pending tarirf bill. The re port says: "It is the opinion of the committee that the business men of this country desire nothing more earnestly than an extended period of rest and cessation from contin tied tariff agitation and tariff changes. They demand, however, that whatever rates and systems of taxation nre adopted they shall be so reasonable-nnd conserva tive, and shall so commend themselves to the majority of the intelligent voters or the land, that the tarirr finally adopt ed may be regarded as settled.' I.lidy Aberdeen Speaks in Chicago. Chicago, 111., April 1. Women's higher education was notably exemplified within the walls of the auditorium tonight on the occasion of the quarterly convocation of the University or Chicago. On theinvitation of President William R. Harper, the un precedented honor of delivering the con vocation address was Riven to the Countess of Aberdeen, wife of the governor general of Canada. dice Famous Colliery Abnndoned. Pottsville, Pa., April 1. The Merriam Colliery has been abandoned by the Phila delphia and Reading Coal and Iron Conu pany, the owner. This colliery Is located near Mount Carmel, and was at one time one of the largest producers in that re gion. Congratulates Uismarck. Berlin, April l.-Enlperor William today telegraphed his Congratulations to Prince Bismarck upon the occasion of his birth day. The ex-chancellor was born April 1, 1815. A Jlotne for Inebriates. To the Editor of The Times: I saw in The Times a few days ago an article on the needs of an Inebriate asylum for the District. I was glad to see the mattcrtaken up in Tho Times, as myevery day duties show the great need for such an Institution, and r belicvclf the question Is persistently agitated by the newspapers the necessary legislation can be se cured. May I not ask you to look into the matter, and take such action in your paper as you may think best I. G. KIMBALL. WOODWARD LOTHROP, lOth, Iltli and F Sts. N. W. EASTER CARDS, BOOKLETS AND NOVELTIES First floor. FRIDAY'S Our Remnant Day Special Bargain Day. The plans of this store are the result of most careful thought and deliberation. A fixed pur pose, closely followed, strictly adhered to, pervades every de partment. This purpose is to offer five days of each week com plete assortments of absolutely fresh, brig-ht, up-to-date mer chandise at the lowest prices, reserving- one day, Friday, for the clearance of remnants broken lines and sizes, odds and ends, short lengths, left-overs. And these left-overs are of ttimes from the choicest goods of the various lines the quickest sellers. It isn't the rroodness of the article, however, but its poorness as mer chandise (because of littleness or loneliness) that regulates the price. Shorter the length, smaller the quantity greater the price reduction. Remnants (the legitimate sorts, not those made for the oc casion) accumulate very rapidly here, and our policy forbids us to push them aside or pile them up. Hence, to make the quickest pos sible clearance, prices are made half and less. To make Friday, our Bargain Day, as interesting as possible, we purchase especially lor tne occasion, and offer for less than the usual prices, such goods as we deem worth your buying. A number of bargain lots for to day, and we name in part: Printed Lawns, 31 inches Wide Spring of 59T Pat terns, 5c the Yard 1st floor. Men's Department. . o ,... ,.. f .. Il'ftftl T-nitftTEMrl HWrltlim weight, soiled. Sizes 46, -IS and 50. Reduced rrom Sl-00 to 25c efach - M M- s Colored Negligee bMrts. col lar and cuffs attached. Sues 14. lu, lt. IB 1-2,. IT, and is Reduced rrom Do and $1.00 to 50c each. 17 pairs Heavr Wool an yete Hose. lirwn mixtures. Sizes 10 aud 10 1-2. Reduced from 75c to 25c pair. 3 Fine Wool Dressing Gowns, dork green and tan ground, with wttius bpots. sizea 38 and 40. Reduced from $13.50 to $8.o0 each. , ... . 3 Suits of Pajamas, madras, with silk stripe, large size. Reduced rrom 3.00 to 51.00 per suit. --.. 1 Silk Pajama. Reduced from S..o0 to $5.00. Cloak Department. 4 All-wool Kersey Clotn jacEecs, sjik lined, fur edge. Sizes 32 and 1 34. Re duced from $18.50 and 20-00 to S3.o0 ta2hDark Brown Cloth Jackets. Size 40. Reducedfrom $ .75 to $2.00 each. 1 Black Cloth and one Fancy Goir Cape. Reduced from $10.00 to $500 each. 7 Navy and black Cloth Surfaced Mack intoshes. Reduced fiom $3-00 to $1.9u each. 3d floor. Suit Department. i si. ..:. rtio.ii TTmruiorB flnrl? pnlflrs. Sizes 32, 34. and 30. Reduced from $1-50 to Sec each. . ,,... 3 Mixed Cloth SuHs. silk-Ma ed Jacket, wide skirt. Sizes 32 aDd 3b. Reduced from $15.00 to $075 each. ,,,,. 2 Black Mohair Suits. j.llk-Mncd jacket, full skirt. Sizes .12 and 3G. Reduced rrom 2U.0O and $25.00 to $15.00 each. 2 Brown Cheviot Wheel Suits, blazer jacket, plain skirt. Siaes 34 and 38. deduced rrem $10.00 to $0-2 eae. 3 Fancy Plaid Wool Waists, ribbon trimmed. Sizes 34 and 42. Reduced from $5.00 to $2-50 each. 4: Fancv Figured T&rfeta. Silk Waists. Sizes 34 mid ab Reduced from $10-00 to $5.00 each. 3d floor. Misses' Department. 2 Children's Gray Mixed Short Jackets. Sizes 14 and 10. Keciuceu irom w.iu to $2.50 each- , . 11 Gins All-wool One and Two-pieco Dresses, hraid trimmed. Sizes 0 to 14; Reduced from $0.25, $6.75 and $.iu to S4.GS each - , , 4 Misses' All-wool Mixed Cheviot Jack ets Sizes 12. 14. and 10- Reduced from $7.50 to $3-75 each. 20 C'hlldrens' Dark Colored Outing Cloth. Frocks, braid trimmed. Sizes G to 14.- Reduced rrom -.iu to si-w tutu. 3d floor. Boys' Department. a All-wool Reefer Suits, neatly braided Sizes a and 4. Reduced from $3.83 and $5 to 51.30 each. 3 Black and Blue Reefer Suits, braided collar, sizes 3 mid 4. Keduced rrom $3. J5 to $1.35 each. , ... , 2 All-wool Sailor Suits, trimmed with red braid. Sizes 3 and 4. Keduced rrom $3. 5 and $5.00 to $150 each. ' 5 All-wool Chinchilla Reefers. Sizes 3 4 and 5. Keduced Troni $5.00 and $0.00 to $2.00 each. 4 Bicycle Cults, all-wool, golf trousers. Sizes 12. 13. 14 and 15. Keduced from $5.00 to $3.50 each. Third floor. Corset Department. 0 pairs Prima Uonna Corsets, made ot fine white coutll, heavily boned, top fin; l.-hed with lace and ribbon. Sizes -4, -o and 2(3. Keduced rrom $l.2o to .5c. pair. 2 Ferris Waists, slightly soiled, blzo 20. Reduced rrom $1.50 to 30c. CaCh. 4 pairs XouTig Ladles Corsets, mado or flue sateen, heavily boned, two side steels. Sizes 24. 25 and 2G. Reduced from $1.00 to 50c. pair. 2 pairs Misses Corsets, slightly soiled. Size ID. Keduced from 50C to 25c. pair. 2d floor. China Department. -l roriei.niir;iiinn.Tpn. Snt3 cuos missing. Keduced from $5.00 to 4.oo. n. . 2odd uecoratcdCovered V cgetable Dishes. Keduced rrom $1 50 to 73c. each. 14 odd Decorated Carlsbad China Break rastl'lates. Reduced rrom 20c. to 10c. each. It) Decorated CarlslmdCIiina.vrterUiiuier Corrce tups and Saucers. Reduced from 20c. to 10c. each. 4 o'ld Decorated KnjiHeh China Sauce Boats. Reduced from 25c. to irjo. each. :i syriiu Pitchers. Reduced from $1.00 to GOc. each. .,.., c 20 odd Decorated English China Snuco Dishes. Keduced from 7c. to 5c. each. 4 Lotus Ware Milk Pitchers, lieduced from $1.00 tooOc. each. 3 odd Uecoratcd Wash I'asins. Ke duced Trom 75c. to 30c. each. 2 De'ora!-' Bone Dishes. Reduced froiy 10c to 5c. each. Firth floor. Woodward & Lothrop, fefei