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2 THE MORNING OKEGONIAN, THURSDAY. MAY X 1902. ASK FOR GARDENER Democrats Want Him Sum moned to Washington, WARM DISCUSSION IN SENATE Majority Accused, of Trying to Snp- presit Facts and Information Sundry Civil BUI Under Consideration. The Senate was enlivened jeaterday by a demand by Patterson Xhat Major Gardener be summoned from the Phil ippines to testily as t alleged barbari ties in Tayabas Province. This was op posed by Republican members of the Philippine committee, as Gardener Is about to return with his regiment, and will be here in time to appear before Congress adjourns. WASHINGTON. April 30. A resolution offered In the Senate tofiay by Patterson, directing the Secretary of War to order by cablegram Major Gardener, now in the Philippines, to comet at once to Wash ington to appear as a witness before the Philippine Commission, precipitated a warm discussion .The debate continued for about two hours, much feeling being manifested on both sides of the cham ber. The charge was made by the minor ity that .the majority of the committee was trying to suppress facts and Informa tion. This was denied by the chairman of the committee. Lodge, who said that cny such action would be Inconceivably stupid. All parties, he Insisted, were anxious for the fullest information, but he and others contended that it would not be advisable to cable for Major Gard ener, as he was about to come here and would be here in time to appear before the committee. Patterson and Carmack urged that Gardenprs testimony was Im portant and that it ought to be had be fore action was taken on the pending bill. The resolution finally went over until to morrow. The bill for the purchase of the Rosebud yreervatlon in South Dakota and the sundry civil appropriation bill were con sidered, but no action was taken on them. The Proceeding. Soon after the Senate convened Burton, from the committee on public lands, re ported back the bill granting to the Cen tial Arizona Railroad a right of way for railway purposes through the San Fran cisco Mountain forest reserve In Arizona, with a recommendation that It be passed, notwithstanding the objection of the Pres ident expressed in a veto message. Bur ton asked immediate consideration for the till, but Wellington objected, and the measure went to the calendar. Consideration of the blil to ratify an agreement with the Sioux tribe of In dians, of the Rosebud reservation, in South Dakota, was resumed. Gamble made an explanation of the measure, strongly urging Its enactment. The bill was debated until 2 o'clock, when it went sver. Tillman favored the amendment re luesting settlers to purchase the lands, Quarjes taking the same position. Dubois and Clark of Montana favoring the bill as reported. Clark made quite an extend ed argument in favor of free homes In the West .f Consideration of the Philippine govern ment blll was then resumed, ana Pat terson offcred a resolution for which he asked immediate consideration, directing the Secretary of War to cable Major Gardener, ex-Civil Governor of the Prov ince of Tayabas, to return to the United States to appear as a witness before th Philippine committee. In the preamble to the resolution, Patterson declared that the Philippine committee had decided, by a "partisan" vote, to refuse to ask that Major Gardener be cabled to appear as soon as ho could come to the United J States. McComas raised the question that it was not proper to say that the committee had divided upon "partisan" lines. Allison, a member of the Philippine com mittee, objected to the use of the word "partisan," and recommended that it was the misfortune of the majority of the Philippine committee not to be able to bring the "partisan" minority Into con formity with its views. Patterson said it was the desire of the minority of the committee to get Major Gardener as a witness as coon as possible. The effort was made in good faith, as he was regarded as a valuable witness. Allison said he was satisfied that Major Gardoner would reach Washington long before Congress adjourned and there would be ample time to get his testimony in the regular coursa of events without calling on the- authorities to cable him to come at -once. Tillman Indicated his belief that in formation was being "smothered," and he asked Lodge whether he proposed to "dragoon the Senate into a vote upon thlp measure." Lodge replied, laughing, that he wished he could, but Tillman knew he could do nothing of the kind. "Of course," said Tillman, "everything can go along leisurely If the Philippine Commission is to smother information' Allison pointed out that nobody objected to the testimony of Major Gardener. His regiment would leave the Philippines soon. He intimated that Major Gardener was particularly anxious to be a witness, and personally he was not in favor of decorat; lng him by ordering him by cable to come to this country in advance of his regi ment. Carmack declared that the report made by Major Gardener was so startling and Important that the Secretary of War had endeavored to keep It from the Senate and from the American people. Culberson explained that the minority of the Philippine committee especially de sired Major Gardener's testimony, because his statements had been challenged by Governor Taft and General MacArthur. Lodge, the chairman, said that Major Gardener ought to appear before the com mittee. Personally, he desired to hear his testimony before Congress adjourned. If the testimony of one provincial Governor was desirable, that of 800 odd other pro vincial Governors should be. "Has the Senate suggested," interrupt ed Patterson, "that the other Governors be called?" "I make tho suggestion "now," replied Xiodge. Patterson said tho minority had object ed to the calling of no witness, and, in deed, was willing that any witnesses should be summoned who could throw any light on the situation. Continuing, Lodge said that the minority of the committee had suggested that Agulnaldo, Blxto Lo pez, and some prisoners of war on the Island of Guam; H. H. Bray, an agent of the Filipino Junta at Hong Kong, and two Associated Press correspondents Mr. Col lins, at Pekin. and Mr. Martin, in Vene zuelabe called as witnesses. The com mittee had decided not to call them for various reasons. The committee said that the testimony of the Filipino pris oners was not desirable: Bray was a British subject, and the two corrcspond entf were inaccessible. Carmack said Major Gardener had made a grave accusation against military con duct Ij his province, and he believed the accusation demanded Investigation. He then sent to the clerk's desk and aftel some objection from Lodge and a briet spat between the two. read a synopsis of a statement which JEdward Atkinson ex pectcd to have made 'to the committee. Soon after, the Philippine hill was laid aside and the reading of the sundry civil appropriation bill was resumed. Allison offered an amendment which was adopted, appropriating $25O,G0Of or 'tho purchase of tho ground and building now occupied by the Census Bureau. The Senate at 5:05 P. M., went into ex ecutive session, and at 5:20 P. M. adjourned. RECIPROCITY THEATIES. All Will Be Reported Favorably Ex cept Argentina and Jamaica. WASHINGTON. April 30. The Senate committee on foreign relations today agreed to report favorably all the recipro city treaties before the committee, except the treaty with Argentina and the treaty with Great Britain pertaining to Jamaica, which the committee decided to report ad versely. The treaties on which favorable reports were reached are those between the United States and Spain. Nicaragua. Ecuador and the Dominican Republic, and four with Great Britain, covering Bermu da. Barbadoes, British Guiana, Calces, and Turk Island. All the treaties upon -which favorable reports are to be made arc to be amend ed in accordance with a previous agree ment by adding the following provision: "This treaty shall not take effect until the same shall have been approved by the Congress." The effect of this amendment Is to re quire the House of Representatives, as well as the Senate, to act on the treaties before they can become effective. The defeat of the treaty with the Argen tine Republic was due largely to the fact that large quantities of wool are produced In that country, while the opposition to the Jamaican treaty was largely on ac count of citrus fruits and sugar. The treaties with Nicaragua and Ecua dor have expired, but the committee con tinued them on the theory that favorable action by the committee has the effect of renewing them .so far as this country is concerned. The committee divided, seven to six, on the French reciprocity treaty, and ro versed those figures on the Argentine treaty. The vote against the Jamaican treaty was unanimous. In addition to the complaint made that the admission of Jamaican fruits at the reduced rates would have a bad effect. It also was found that Jamaica had twice advanced her own tariff rates since the treaty had been entered upon, so that even under the reduction proposed on American Importa tions into that country, they would pay more than like articles paid before the DInglcy law was enacted. When the Senate met In executive ses sion later In the day Senator Cullom re ported the treaties, briefly explaining the nature of the repbrt in each case. He did not ask to have a time set for consider ation of them. Nominations Confirmed. Washington, April SO. Confirmations by the Senate: Colonels to be Brigadier-Generals Si mon Snyder, Nineteenth Infantry; Will lam Auman, Twenty-ninth Infantry; also Lieutenant-Colonel Charles Bird, Deputy Quartermaster-General; Lieutenant-Colonel William H. Carter, Assistant Adjutant-General with rank of Colonel. Registers of Land Offices A. W. Swa ney, at JCallspell, Mont.; S. Gordon, at Miles City, Mont. Receivers of Public Moneys J. E. Lew is, at Kallspell, Mont.; J. M. Rhoades, at Miles City, Mont. Also several promotions In the Army. PALMS AT MANZANILLO. Triumphal Tour of the President Elect of Cabn, NEW YORK, AprF 30. President-elect Palma and his party have arrived at Manzanlllo, Cuba, says a dispatch from that city to the Tribune. They left Bay amo escorted by a detachment of rural guards and many friends, on horseback. Short stops were made at every country house, where the President shook bands and embraced many old friends. At the larger plates he recounted with his com rades the experiences of the war of 18S3. At Vegultas the President breakfasted with an old comrade. General Capote. When the party had been Joined by General Masso, President Palma's oppo nent In the recent election, they boarded a private car and proceeded to a email place called Blanquezal, three miles out. There a large decorated float was ready to receive the President and General Masso. In this, at 6 o'clock the party entered Manzanlllo, every bell ringing a welcome. Amid the huzzahs of thr popu lace the city officials at the City Hall tendered the freedom of tbo city. Gonzalo Quesada spoke of President Palma and General Masso. He recounted the enthusiastic reception given to the President, also th6 affectionate greeting by General Masso. He was glad of it, for It would showv other nations no cause for fearing trouble. Their actions should be such as to show the world there ex isted only one soul In Cuba, and that tho life of the republic He bolleved confi dence would be restored after the news of President Palma's reception was pub lished. He sold Cuba owed a deep deb of gratitude to the United States for the glorious work done and her magnanimous gift of freedom, and that if Cuba would emulate the examples set by the States, her future was assured. After this speech the party dined at the home of General Masso. DOMINICAN REVOLCTION. Rebels Preparing; to Attack the Cap ital Today. CAPE HAYTIENTHaytl, April SO. The Dominican revolutionists are at present in the vicinity of Cotuyan and Santo Do mingo, which cities. It Is reported, they contemplate attacking tomorrow. All tho Clbayo region, except Puerto Plata, on the north coast, is In the hands of the revolutionists. Another uprising has broken out in the South of the Domlnlcatr" Republic. The position of the Domlnw can Government appears to be very criti cal. Telegraphic communication by land has been cut by the revolutionists, and news le difficult to obtain. General Navarro, who was cent to reln force the government forces at Guaban. joined the Dominican revolutionists and marched on Monte Cristl, whereupon Gov ernor Garcia abandoned the place and took with him the Dominican troops and muni tions of war to Puerta Plata. A revolu tion has occurred at San Chez, on the Bay of Samana. A battle was fought yesterday at Socua. The agent there of the United Fruit, Com pany, an American concern, was obliged to leave his house, and with his family take, refuge on eome rocks along the coast. The local Governor has sent reinforce ments to Sosua. yice-Presldent Vasquez Is at the head of the revolution. The Governor of Puerta. Plata, San Do mingo, prevented the departure from that port for Samana. of tire Clyde 14ne steam er Cherokee (from New York, April 23, for Turks Island, Santo Domingo City and other ports). Her commander protested. She will leave later for Santo Domingo direct. The Cherokee is an American vessel. Masonic Lodges in the Islands. MACON, Go., April SO. Dr. J, W. Taylor, grand high priest of the Grand Chapter of the Masonic order in the United States, has granted a dispensation for a Masonic lodge in San Juan, Porto Rico, and will soon grant another for a lodge In Manila. Dr. Taylor has called the meeting of the next Grand Chapter at Little Ropk, Ark., In 1S03. Worthy of Consideration. An edltor'e opinion la always worthy of consideration, tor he Is accustomed to giv ing a matter due consideration before ex pressing his Ideas of lt David R. Forbee, editor of the Sun, Quarryvllle. Pa., oays: "The name Chamberlain is synonymous with everything that is good. Chamber, Iain's Cough Remedy I can particularly endorse, having used It myself quite fre quently with the best results, whenever bothered with a cold." For ealg by all druggists. ARE UNFIT TO GOVERN GENERAL MACARTHUR'S OPINION OF FILIPINOS' ABILITY". American Withdrawal from Islands Would Result in a Fratricidal War, He Says. WASHINGTON, April 30. Major-Gen-eral MacArthur today gave further tes timony before the Senate committee on the Philippines. Ho explained' hla state ment made yesterday that absolute chaos would have resulted should Independence be given the Filipinos and the United States forces withdrawn, by saying that the people of the Philippines, being less prepared for self-government and admin istration than any ef the Latin-American republics at the time of their emancipation from Spain, their own unaided efforts to accomplish self-regeneration would, In all probability, prove rudimentary Ideas and aspirations and they are therefore in an essentially plastic condition, which, under the tultlonary control of the United States would, In his opinion, admit of a rapid molding of the htfdy politic into consist ent, self-upportlng commonwealth. Even the beat thinkers, he said, among the. F1H olnos. have no conceotlon wnatever of j the practical mechanical efforts whereby the results they are all anxjodg to attain can be successfully accomplished. American withdrawal from the Inlands would, in his opinion, result In the per manent failure of republican Institutions in the East, and a fratricidal war which would continue until suppressed by some exterior force. The broad generalization, he said, is reached that th United States must retain the tultlonary annex; that we must plant our Institutions, that we must j contend for commercial supremacy and to overcome tho inherent difficulties of the situation which will riqulre the most profound efforts of constructive states manship. He gave It as his conscientious belief that the presence of the United States in the Philippines Is an unmiti gated benefaction to the Filipino people. "Do you mean the Filipino people that are left alive after they have ben sub jugated?" Inquired Senator Patterson. General MacArthur declared that he did not mean that there has been any un usual destruction of life In the Philippines. "The destruction," .said he. "Is simply In cident to war, and, of course, embraces a very small percentage of the" total popu lation, which 19 dense." "Thirty-three and a third per cent In one province," remarked Mr. Patterson. Replying to this statement, General MacArthur Informed Senator Patterson that If he preferred to beljeve- that, he (MacArthur) could not help it. "We have as much right to believe that from an American officer who is the Civil Governor and who Is there In the province as we have to believe you," replied Sena tor Patterson, which brought the retort from General MacArthur: "You con believe that. Believe what you wish, and I will believe what I wish." The committee, by a strict party vote, refused to subpona Major 'Cornelius Gar dener, Agulnaldo, Slxto Lopes and! Mal blna. General MacArthur referred tq his many efforts to bring about a cessation of hostilities and stop the bloodshed. Theso efforts, ho said, were directed to Agulnaldo. through some of blfc, friends, because, In his opinion, Agulnaldo was the "incarnation of the revplutton." General MacArthur said the disparity between the killed and wouhded of the Filipino and American forces1 was due to the fact that the Filipinos kndw noth ing of the double sights on. tho rifles. Senator Putterson wanted- to know, If, as a matter of fact, the contacts be tween our troops and the Filipinos were simply assault and pursuits. General MacArthur denied that this was so. saying thatlnce the affair has reached the geurrllla stage, the United States troops have had the greatest dif ficulty In finding the Filipinos, bo that whenever the Filipinos attacked, It was In the nature of a surprise, the Filipino posting himself In thick mountain gorges and firing first Under these circum stances, our officers and men would go In after them and ..then the natursf su premacy of the American showed Itself and every man that cpuld be reached would be killed. Responding to a question by Senator Carmack, General MacArthur said that when he assumed responsibility for the methods adopted in capturing Agulnaldo, he did so without conferring with the authorities in Washington. The plan was General Funston's, ha said, and he (MacArthur) assumed the responsibility of approving It At no time, paid Gen eral MacArthur. replying to an Inquiry from Senator Patterson, did he violate the rules of civilized warfare. General MacArthur was excused until tomorrow and the committee went Into executive session. By a strict party vote, the commltteo refused to subpoena Ma jor Gardener, Agulnaldo. Slxto Lopez and Mablnl. The question of sending a sub-committee to the Philippines to con tinue the investigation was passed over. GENERAL SMITH'S ORDERS. None Sent to Him From the Depart ment at Washington, WASHINGTON, April 30. If Is rumored at the War Department that Its answer to the resolutions proposed by the mili tary affairs committee of tho House as to the nature of Instructions sent to General Jacob H. Smith, from Washington, for hl3 guidance In the Samar campaign will be very brief. According to the officials, no orders on this subject were sent to General Smith from Washington, And tho officer acted entirely under the Instruc tions of his superior. General -Chaffee. It Is also declared that General Chaffee was not instructed from Washington .as to the kind of warfare to be waged 4n Samar. Tho nearest step in that direction Is the re-pubHcatlon, as a guide for the Army. 1 of general order, No. 100, the department taKing tms means or calling attention to the fact that the order was stfjl In force. If the court-martial now trying General Smith accepts the viow that this order is In as full effect now as when It was promulgated In the day of the Civil War, then It Is predicted here at the department that General Smith will rely for his ac quittal upon article 80 of that order, which authorizes a suspension of all rules of civilized -warfare and retaliation when the enemy acts In a similar manner. GENERAL SMITH'S COURT-MARTIAL Lukban Ordered Natives to Peiaan Tkelr Shears, MANILA, April 30. Lieutenant George H. Shields, Jr., ald-de-camp to General Jacob H. Smith, testified at today ses sion of the court-martial, "which is trying the Geneial. The Lieutenant said he lenew well, the signature of iAifcbftn, the insurgent leader, who was captUfAd Feb ruary 22, by Lieutenant Strebler's acouts, In the Island of Samar. The order Issued to poison tho natives' spears was un- doubtedly signed by Lukban, The wit ness, also said Lukban confessed to him that he was the author of the toroclatna tlon setting forth that American warships were bombarding Vlgan ahd that the Fili pino Navy was blockading Manila, which was irsued to encourage the -Filipinos. The defense jthen rested Its case, and tha court adjourned until Saturday, Fnnston Still TalltlnRV DENVER, April SO. Wheri General Funston's attention was called to the declaration of General M&eArthur that he (MacArthur) was responsible for methods used in the capture of Agul naldo, he said: "That Is right General MacArthur made a similar statement several months ago. This Is simply a repetition of his former utterances, when he said he was responsible fcr.tfcs method 4a the. cep- 1 ture of Agulnaldo. I got up the plan and eubmltted It to General MacArthur. -The whole plan was submitted to htm. and he Indorsed it Then the -expedition was entered upon and carried out resulting in the capture of Agulnaldo. General MacArthur is perfectly right In what he says." CAPTAIN DAYTON EXPLAINS Mea of the Chicago Arrested "While Resisting Venice Police. WASHINGTON. April SO.-Secretary Long has received the following cablegram from Captain Dayton, of the Chicago, dated Venice, yesterday, In answer to the department's Inquiry: "Dodrldge, Wynne. Ledbetter, Kress and one marine on leave arreted. Principal charge resisting police. Serious chargo under Italian law. Sentences, Wynne, four months, ten days; remainder, threo months each. Have not yet their full statement or a report from court, but; ap plied for. Resisting arrest largely due to pressing In of crowd and not under standing language. Appeal made to Rome. Impossible to explain all circumstances by cable. Will make full report" The State Department has begun tho exercise of Its good offices In the Interests of the officers of the Chicago. Captain Dayton's explanatory cablegram, show ing that resistance to the police officers was clearly the result of a misunder standing, and was not a deliberate of fense, has done much to strengthen the Interest of the officials hero In their case. Secretary Hay has communicated by cable with Mr. Meyer, the United States Ambassador, on this subject and good results are hoped for. It Is be lieved that the case Is one requiring very delicate handling to avoid wounding Italian pride, but the belief prevails that the Italian Government will respond In a magnanimous spirit to an appeal for clemency for the young officers. To Avoid Farther Trouble. NEW YORK, April 30. The commander of the cruiser Chicago, at Venice, con tinues to kren all his men on board to avoid further trouble, says a Roms dis patch to th Tribune. Tho officers who aro sentenced to imprisonment for disor derly conduct are being treated with a certain Tcgard, but with prison rules. It eceroo that American officers have never before been arrested abroad, except years ago In Brazil, when an officer shot a dscrter. Through the good offices of Washington. Dom Pedro released him. The question now is whether the officers may be allowed to ask pardon of the King, or whether the request must go through the Embassy. The cruiser will sail on Friday for Trieste. Application -for Discharge Rejected. ROME, April 80. The ""officers of tho United States cruiser Chicago, who were arrested at Venice, remain In prison there. An application for their discharge haa been rejected. The Italian law does not allow the court to giant pardon In cases of assaulte on tho police. Scene of tha newspapers mention the lynchlnga of Ital ians in the United States as sufficient rea son for a refusal of royal -clemency. It Is considered probable, however, that the prisoners will be released by order of the King, June 1, the date of the fete of the constitution. Civil Action. Against Officers. LONDON, April 2Q.-Special dispatches fom Rome-state that at a conference held yesterday with Slgnor Prfnettl, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Meyer, while taking no (exception to the dctlon of the authorities at Venice, asked" as a favor to have the imprisoned officers of the Chicago handed over to tho comman der of that vessel to undergo sentence. A civil action Is to be brought against the imprisoned officers for costs and damages. Ih the Prison of St. Marie. VENICE, April 30. The officers of the Chicago are confined isfiha common prisoh of St Mark. They aie&ll together in one room. ? NEW NAVAL SECRETARY. Moody Will Assame the Duties of His CSee Today. WASHINGTON, April 30. Representa tive Moody spent the last day of his aoven years' service as Representative of the Sixth Massachusetts district In performance of his legislative duties. During the day he was almost constantly surrounded by friends who came per sonally to voice the general regret at his departure and to express their good wishes for his success Jn the Cabinet It has been arranged that Secretary Moody shall assume the duties of the Secretary of the Navy tomorrow morn ing, Few changes will follow the change In the head of the department Secretary Long was given a compli mentary dinner at- the N,ew Wlllard Hotel tonight by the chiefs of the vari ous bureaus of the department with whom he has been associated during his official career. OS far the Coronation. NEW YORK, April 30. tho United States battle-ship Illinois sailed today with' Rear-Admiral Crownlnshleld on board; to fake command of the Euro pean station and take part In the naval ceremonies at the coronation of King Edward. A CHINESE VILLAGE. v Proposed. Shetr at the St. Loals "World's Fair. ST. LOUIS, April SO, Le Toy, merchant add so-called Mayor of Philadelphia's Chinatown, has applied for a Chinese vil lage; concession at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition. Ho says that as soon as It Is granted he will go t Shanghai, Hong Kong and Canton for men, women and babies to show the real every-day life of a Chinese village, including music, acting and a tea garden. Some of the most skil ful men to show Americans the handiwork of Chinese progress, Jn the way of hand made carving, spinning and weaving silk en and other fabrics by hand, will be brought over- He expects to bring over about 300 persons. i m i Raided a Nevr York Poolroom. NEW YORK, April SO. For the first time In the recent police raids here on poolrooms and other lawbreaklng resorts, Pistols have been drawn. Captain Shea han, with three men, gained admittance to an alleged poolroom in West Four teenth street, In the heart of the old Knlekerpocker district When the door swuns ajar, however, scores of persons rushed from, the rooms, which were lo cated In an old brownstone-front resi dence, arid attempted to throw tho Cap tain and hla men over tho balustrade. Captain flheeban knocked several of his prospective assailants unconscious -with his. club, Hla men were being rapidly home- toward the stairway, however, and pistols were quickly drawn. With bloodshed as a. , possibility, the crowd quickly submitted, and 61 prisoners were carried to, the tenderloin station. Captain Iheehas was jenocked down dur ing the fight by a blow on the head, but was not seriously hurt Athletic ParSc Is Assured. ABERDEEN, Wash,, April 3a The new athletic jiark Is now an assured thing. Sufficient money has been subscribed to secure an excellent site and to put the grounds in order for a ball park and cycle track. Work will be commenced as soon as the association Is Incorporated, which will be in about two weeks, and It is ex pected that everything; will be In shape for the Summer season. Aberdeen has soma excellent material for a ball team, and will get down to hard work as soon as. the ground are in condition for prac tice. " PERUNA SAYS DR. ms.Ex Gadds. W VJSMW- iSaSTVM&ESSyx B Mrs. E. T. Gaddls, Marion, N. C, Is one of Dr. Hartman'-s grateful patients. She consulted him by letter, followed his directions, and Is now able to say the following: " Before I commenced to take Peruna I could not do any hard work without suffering great pain. I took Peruna, and can say with pleasure that It has done more for me than any other medicine I have ever taken. Now I am as well as ever ; I do all my own work, and It never hurts me at all. I think Peruna Is a great medicine for womankind." MIS. E. T. GADDIS. THREEMORESUPPLYBILLS HOUSE PASSES THE AGRICULTURAL APPROPRIATION. And Takes Up District of Columbia Measure Personal Tax Law at Washington May Be Enforced. WASHINGTON, April SO. The House today passed the agricultural appropria tion bill and began consideration of the District of Columbia bill, the last but two of the regular supply measures. By the terms of a special rule adopted before the District bill was taken up, It wlU be In order to attach a rider to It to make operative ' the existing personal tax law of the District, which has been a dead letter for 20 years. Chairman Cannon estimates that there Is sioo.000,000 of un taxed personal property In Washington. The Goldfogle resolution, calling on the Secretary of State for information as to whether American citizens of Jewish faith were excluded from Russia, was adopted. The Proceedings. Without preliminary business the House resumed consideration of the agricultural bill. Cannon offered an amendment to transfer $60,000 of the appropriation for the expenses of the division of statistics to the Weather 3ureau, which, he said, complied most of the crop statistics. The amendment was lost, but the following offered by Wadsworth was adopted: "The Secretary of Agriculture shall, on or before Juno 1, 15C3, transfer to and consolidate with the Weather Bureau and under the direction or its chief all the work of the Department of Agriculture re lating to the gathering and compilation of statistics by tho division of statistics." The appropriation for good roads In quiries was increased on motion of, Tongue (Rep. Or.) from $20,000 to 520,000. Without further amendment the bill was passed. The Goldfogle resolution, calling on the Secretary of State for Information as to whether the Russian Government had barred or excluded American citizens of Jewish faith who desired to visit Russia, was adopted. Dalzall, from the committee on rules, presented a special order making the per sonal tax legislation operative In the Dis trict of Columbia and engrafting It on the District of Columbia appropriation bill. Cannon explained that tho personal tax law of the District, which ought to raise $1,500,000, had been inoperative for 20 years, and the appropriations committee now proposed to put It Into force. The rule was adopted, and the House then began consideration of the District qf Columbia appropriation bill. Without finishing it the House, at 5:10 P. M., ad journed. THE DEATH ROLL. ' Simon. Ballen. NEW YORK. April 20. Simon Ballen, a young Peruvian who was educated at the United States Military Academy in West Point, has been found'dead In bed, says a Herald dispatch from Lima, Peru. He had seen service in Indian campaigns in the United States. Chief Engineer Francis C. Dade. PHILADELPHIA. April 30. Chief En gineer Francis C. Dade, U. S. N., retired, died here today of heart disease, aged T3 years. He waB a son of General Law rence P. Dade, who fought In the War of 1S12. Greer Wanted in "Virginia. HELENA, April 30. Sheriff O'Connell has received a telegram from the Sheriff of Grayson County, Va., directing him to held John F. Greer until further notice. Greer gave himself up to the Sheriff, stat ing that he had killed Stark Pierce near Old Town, Ta., and that he" wanted to r IS OF SPECIAL .BENEFIT TO M. C. GEE, OF SAN FRANCISCO. 1 go back and stand trial. Greer says the shooting was accidental. He has been wandering about the West since the shooting. THE DAY'S FIRES. Bad Blase at Phoenix. PHOENIX. Ariz., April. 30. Fire start ed at 12.30 this morning In the store of Ross, the tailor, and Is now still raging, though being brought under control. No accurate estimate of the damage can be made at this time, but it will amount to many thousands of dollars. A dozen business houses have been destroyed. Nebraska Town Burned. GROSS, Neb., April 30. The business portion of this town was, destroyed by fire, probably of Incendiary origin, last night The loss Is $10,000; insurance one third. The town Is without fire protec tion. Tornado In Oklahoma. GUTHRIE, O. T., April 30. A tornado passed over the town of Davenport situ ated off the railroad In Lincoln County, last night, doing much damage to crops and stock. Several farmhouses were blown down. Mrs. John Penn and daugh ter, aged 10, were killed. The Fnrgo Shooting. ST. LOUIS, April 30. 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