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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-30
ENGLAND's CRITICAL POSITION.

FRENCH NEWSPAPERS COMMENT UPON THE
COMPLICATION OF AFFAIRS IN AFRICA
Paris. April 23.-"The Figaro" in an article upon
the European situation dwes upon the many DIM
culues which are besetting England and predicts
serious trouble for her In the Transvaa.
THE Gaulos'' says that President Krtigers re-
f,sal 10 visit England the assistance given 10 the
Beers by Germany, the Egyptian campa gn In the
Soudan and the Venezuelan dispute. which Is still
unsettled. place Great Britain In a position from
which she may fad IL impossible to extrcate her
self without serious loss to her prestige.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-30
TRAFFIC. ASSOCIATION AFFAIRS.
THE ORGANIZATION EFENDED--plff Eh|N AiAH
RATES on GRAIN-PR1CE OF TICKETS


THE ORGANIZATION ENDED--DIFFERENTiAL
RATES on GRAIN-PRIcE OF TICKETS
TO CHICAGO.
President Chauncey ". Depew Of the New-forN
Central and Hudson River Railroad said yesterday:
If the decision Of the United States Circuit Court
in the Injunction proceeding Instituted at the IN
stance OF tho Interstate Commerce Commission Is
adverse to the Joint rattle Association the agree
ment will be made to conform to the decision. Inc
association will not be abandoned. When the agree
ment was drafted forty Of the abest lawyers IN the
country were employed 70 pick flaws IN IL. "heh
they were done with IT, they said II compned Win
every law Of the land. am sure that the Interstate
Commission considers 1t legal but desires forma'
judicial opinion the subject. The agreement IL
the beg, agent yet devised for carrying out the IN
ers.ate law 1t produces stable rates BY preventing
large shippers from obtaining rebates ana cohc@s-
slons to the disadvantage Of small shippers.
"The railroads want to the Interstate Law
amended go as to permit pooling. Then absolute
adherence 10 the law would be secured for the rail-
roads have proposed that the pooling arrangements
should be under the supervision or ana suDJecl ~
regulation by the Interstate be.e circnm
would lack faith In the Goyernment s anu
might as well favor the abolition OF the uo'erh-
The Board of Managers OF the Joint Traffic AS IS.
the Freight Committee Of the Trunk Line Ass9c,,
ton that tho new -four rules shoud NOV app,S 49,
pror 70 Apr n the date OF the opening Of lake
navigation but that all this -four must De Ho'eu
by August l. -, ,,,. uxo,,rgs
The board OF Managers of the Produce Excnanse
Yesterday granted authority TO the Grain Sommlt,ee
OF the exchange employ counsel ana 70 .ouse
complaint with the Interstate Commerce Comms
sion the State Railroad Commission or me i-ssis
aure against the maintenance by the Taiiroaas IN
the Joint Traffic Association OF derentiai rates en-
grain IN favor OF Philadelphia. Baltimore ana Sou.h-
ern ports as against New-York ,m 49,
The Roord OF Managers OF the Joint Trainc Asso,
clation Yesterday considered westbound dinerentld
passenger rates. The fare from New otK 70 MI
cago Is SIS by the Erie and 81! by the Lenign airs
and the West Shore. The ast-named two roads are
now running twenty eight:hour trains 20 Sn'e az
the same as the Erie and II was urged tnat tney
should charge SIS for these trains. No decision was
rendered
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-30
TO INVESTIGATE b. AND o. AFFAIRS.

Baltimore. April A-Receivers Cowen and Murray.
~ the baltimore and Ohio Railroad. have consented
10 allow the Baltimore Reorganization Committee
20 make such examination OF the books and ac-
counts OF the company as may be DESIRED ana 10
n,or sucb assistance as will be necessary to make
thorough examination into the company's anairs
covering the years 1888 to 1896 In his letter to
the Reorganization Committee Mr. Cowen says
that there has never been any objection to the
proposed investigation and that the committee at
liberty to put Ito expert the books as soon as Mr.
,t,,e WIN IL now making an examination for the
Esw.York Committee. completes hls work. This.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-30
v,yoP Strong OFF FOR CLETELAND.

Mayor Strong started for Cleveland. Ohio. at 6
n m yesterday. by the pennsylvania Raliroad lie
GOES 70 attend the annual dinner OF the Cleveland
",,,.r n, Commerce tonight. The Mayor Is
down TO respond to the toast: "New-York City and
1u1V'ni.in,i reform" Colonel Strong was accom-
nanied ry his sor Bradley. who will cast his first
vote AT the polls this year
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-30
pIsuops ACTIVE AGAINST CUBA.

u THERE A RUSSO SPANISH ENTENTE 'ohplAhE'
THE RUSSIAN PRESS ANTI-crBAN
Madrid April "a number OF Spanish bishops.
among them the Bishop OF Madrid. have called
meetings OF the principal personages In their do
ceses for the purpos. OF organizing parties OF VOL
unteers for service In Cuba
II is understood here that the relations between
spaln and Russia are Of the most intimate charac-
ter and the sympathy FOR SPAN ehpresSei III t'o
nta, ,,-.ss an tho subject OF the Cuban situation
has made deep impression In political circles Much
imporfance too Is attached IN the pupie hind
90 ,ha recent raising OF the Russian and spanish
legations in Madrid and 81. Petersburg TO the rank
~ Emha ~ 81
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-30
MELTNES CABINET COMPLETE

THE NEW PREMIER WILL READ HIS STATEMENT
BEFORE TIE CHAMBERS TO-DAY
Paris. April On. Mene has completed his Cabi-
net. which is constituted as follows
" MEiLNE: Prime Minister and Minister OF Agriculture
VI BOUCHER. Minister Of Commerce
NJ DAliI.AN. Minister o. Justice
NJ TtKREf. Minister II Public Works
NJ UANOTAtN Minister Of Foreign Affairs.
VI HAk1IlOt. Minister u the Interior.
GENERAL HIIIyOT Minister OF War
ADMIRAL. BESNARD Minister Of Marine.
~ COOKERY. Minister Of Finance
NJ RAMBAUD Minister ~ Public instruction ma wor-
ship. " ~ VS.
~ LEI}ON. Minister OF the Colonies
The Senate and Chamber OF Deputies have ai-
journe1 until tomorrow. when NJ Mene vii. read
the statement OF the new Cabinet which he 81 now
preparing
Mellne and his colleagues In the new Ministry
visited the palace OF the Elysfa this evening when
President Faure signed their nomination documents
which viii be published IN the ''Offc,al Journal to-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-30
PROF.. JAMEsoN's SERVICES CALLED FOR

Providence April % (SpeciaD-Professor J. f.
Jameson OF Brown University. who occupies the
chair OF history in that institution. has Just been
called 10 Washington by the Venezuelan Commits
sion IN make a prolonged historical research In
the Investigation Of the boundary dispute Pro-
fessor Jameson has long held a prominent place
among the historical authorities OF the country and
n. ia one OF the most learned members OF the Brown
,acuiiv He starts tomorrow night for Washing-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-30
MlLLENN1AL FETES IN HUNGARY
EMPEROR FRANCIS JOSEPH ARRIVES IN BUDA
PEST-FoR A GREAT AMERICAN CELE-
BRATIOy on lilly

Budapest. April 29.-Emperor Francis Joseph ar
rived here to-day to attend the Hungarian mil,enniaI
iet's. which will be begun with great ceremony on
May 2 Premier Banffy and his colleagues In the
hungarian Ministry received His Majesty. who en-
tored carriage and driven with an escort 10
'"e castle at Buda. The streets crowded with
people ana ire houses were gay decorated with
'asH' sueamers howers etc. The Emperor was
cheered the entire distance from the station to the
castle. - 49,
Emperor William OF Germany will visit the Hun
kran capital IN June. and II is expected that 20 900
- WI De IN the city at time or an
Usn,r uurihs tne summer. Messrs. Theodore Have
ne{er; iate Austrian Consu-Ceneral at New-York
anu onver, hazard Perry Belmont OF New-York
nave already engaged rooms. II is banned ia hold
on july T. V'ee'u aolod"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-30

THE BERMUDA's VOYAGE TO CUBA.
SPANISH GUNBoATs LEFT KEY WEST TOO LATE
TO INTERCEPT HER.

TO INTERCEPT HER.
Philadelphia April 29.-Captain OBrien OF the
hlibusterlng steamer Bermuda. returned TO Phila-
delphia to-day from Jacksonville where he left his
vessel in command OF Captain Riley. who is we'll
acquainted with the coast OF Cuba especially In the
southeastern end of the island. where the Bermuda
WILL 1t is said attempt to land her passengers and
cargo.
This expedition like the first is reported TO be in
charge OF Colonel Nunez, he being the authorized
hhahclal agent OF the Cuban Junta. There
also on board General Vidall a noted Cuban officer
VINO fought In the previous revolution, and DR.
Capada, young physician of Philadelphia. well
as over 100 young and active men who have repu-
tatlons yet to earn on the field of battle.
Inc spanish gunboats sent from Key West start
ca TOO late. and the Bermuda many miles off
the coast CT Florida before they left Key West.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-30
THE KAISER BACK AT POTsDAM.
HIS DAY or ARRIVAL FILLED WITH BUSINESS
NO CHANGES IN THE MINISTRY

Berlin April %. Emperor william arrived at the
New Palac. at Pot%dam at o'clock this morning
A. 10 o'clock he granted audience to DR. I.u-
canus. chief OF HIS Majesty Civil Cabinet; at IL
he received Chancellor Won Hohen.ohe and at IL
o'clock was waited upon by General Won Hahnke.
chief CT the lmpera! Military cabinet: Later In
the day the Emperor received Dr. Kayser D-
rector OF the Colonial ONCE and Baron Marshall
Won Bicberstein Minister Of Foreign Affairs.
II Ia understood that no changes In the Ministry
will b" mad at present.
Chancellor Won IIohenlohe owing TO the state OF
his health will start his vacation earlier than
usual. and will probably leave Berlin at an early
date.
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GEN LEE GOES TO CUBA NEXT WEEK

Richmond Va. April 2s-Genqrai flzhush Lee
took The oath OF Office and executed his bond as
consu, General 10 Cuba here to-day lie expects
IN receive his final Instructions from President
cleveland either Friday or Saturday. and II Is
probable that he Will go to Havana next week
General Lee seems 10 be In excellent health lie
savs no does not feel any uneasiness on account OF
H.. climate OF the island. He thinks that " he
,abes good care OF himself he Will IL as ven there
as he would be at home
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-30

President Thomas p Fowler OF the New-York.
ontario and Western Railway said yesterday: The
Philadelphia and Reading and the Lehgh Valley
railroads went ahead and advanced coal prices on
their own account. The first information OF their
action which we obtained through the news
papers I suppose the different companies Will fol-
low their examine We mining just enough to
meet market requirements. and suppose other
Gamma MES are doing the same. There Is no COM
blnatlon on prices or production.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-30
The GREEN BOOK on ABYSSTNIA
ALLEGED IMPORTATION OF FRENCH ARMS INTO
EriliOPiA-WITY TIE PEACE NEGoTrA
TONS WERE BROKEN OFF.

HUNS " ERE ETOkEN OFF.
Rome. April 29.-The Green Book an ,hvssnio
was issued this evening. II contains a great many
important documents covering the period from Ian
uary. lS" to April. 1896. showing that there was
continued Importation of arms from France into
Ethiopia
The negotiations for peace between italy and
AbysSinia. the book says. were broken of because
king Menelck refused to give up Immediately the
ltdIar prisoners In his hands and also declined TO
accept the condition excluding him from accepting
any other European protectorate. which Italy pro-
posed as an exchange for her consenlng to abrogae
the treaty OF tccilll, whereby an Italian profec-
torate was established over Abyssnian territory
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-30
TREMBLIE AGAIN SENTENCED TO DEATH

TIE MURDERER OF FRANCOIS FARBos MUST
NOW SUFFER on THE GUIiLorINE
Doua. France. April 29.-Raoul Tremblih who was
convicted OF the murder OF Francois Tarbos and
sentenced 10 be guillotined. but granted new
trial. has again been convicted Of the crime and
condemned TO death
Tremble induced Farbos to go from France 10
Buenos Ayrcs. and after his arrival there murdered
and robbed him. The body decaptated AMI
cut into twelve pieces after which II sa.ted in
barrel Tremble then fed to France. but the
thorties at Buenos Ayres had in the time dis
covered the murder and cabed for his arrest and he
taken into custody at Dunklrk. May g. 1894
lie having murdered French citizen his trial took
place In France.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-30
DEVELOPMENT OF SOUTHERN AFRICA

COURSE OF CONSTRUCTION
Washington April "a report on the develop
ment OF Southeast Africa by Consular Agent An
drews, at Beria, which contains Interesting matter
In view OF the Transvaal crisis. has been received
at the State DEPARTMENT. Mr. Andrews says That
the wagon transpor; has been stopped for several
months owing 10 the scarcity OF food for the oxen
caused by the swarms OF ocusts that have been de-
vourng all green stuff between Ber!a and salisbury.
On account of the transport difficulties II mas Drtn
decided TO extend the railway initial. which Is In
the Chartered CCmpany's territory. and from there
10 Salisbury, TO connect with the overland railway
from Mafekine ana Buluwayo which IL In course
Of construction. Another railway now being butt
between Beria and Fontesvilla will be opened FOR
traffic next month When this 4 finished the river
service will be dispensed with.
The telegraph line has been finished to Beria and
places that town in communication with tn, world
by way OF Mashonaland.
Mr.. Andrews says the mining prospects OF the
territory are better, and II has been decided 10
abolish prospec.ors' licenses and 10 grant conres
sons basis OF 20 per cent OF the capital OF the
concern TO 80 10 the Mozambique Company.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-30

MINING SECURITIES Dull. IN LONDON.
London. April 29-On the Stock Exchange to-day
mining securities were quiet ana duli with frac-
tional declines The fortnghty settlement Is pro-
ceeding smoothly.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-30
ST pAr,I,s SURPLUS EARNINGS.

Chicago. April cit IS reported that the directors
OF the St Paul road intend to devote the surplus
earnings for the remarkably prosperous year end
ing June 30 to an extensive physical improvement
OF the system. The earnings have been sufficient
10 pay per cent dividend on the common stock.
but II Is said this money will be kept where II Is
until needed to pay for tie Improvements contem-
plated.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-30

London April 29--The statement made by The
Dggers News OF johannesburg that Barney Bar
nato Is closing all of his mines and selling all OF
his landed properties In the Rand because OF nj;
upon Hammond. Rhodes and the other members OF
the Reform Committee IL totally and unquailhediy
denied By Mr. Barnato's London agents
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-30
LORD SALISBUR-'S SYMPATHY.

CONCEIVED TO BE THEIR RlGHTFCL LIBER-
TIES HE sAYs-KRuE GER's NAME HIssED
London April 29.-At the annual meeting OF the
Primrose League. held at Covent Garden to-day
Lord Salisbury said. In an address. that he was
sure President Krlger would not use unworthily
the power which circumstances had placed In MS
hands.
Lord Salisbury referred 10 the leaders or the
reform movement as struggling f1r what they con-
ceved TO be their rghtful liberties In the Trans
vaal. This assertion received with loud cheers
President Kriiger's name was received With kissing
from parts OF the Prem.ers audience Ihere
large gathering present. but most OF those IN
attendance were ladies.
As regards the situation in Armenia. Lord SAILS
bury said the last Government was 10 blame FOR
having adopted policy Of coercion toward turkey
without sufficient support. The Premier defended
the campaign In the Soudan as being in accordance
with the responsibilities which Great Britain under
took when she occupied Egypt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-30
TIE KAISER HoxoRs PRINCE FERDINAND.

Berlin April % THE North German Gazette"
saws that since the European Powers have recog
nzed Prince Ferdinand as the legal ruler OF Bull
garla the Emperor has conferred upon him the
title " Royal llighness
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-30
MR. KNAPP STARTS FOR CoNsTANTINoPLE

Constantinople. April 29-The Rev. George p
Knapp the American missionary. who was recently
.x,.Iiel from RItl,s and whom the Turkish au-
thor,iies endeavored 20 deport from Iskanderoon.
started from the latter place yesterday on his way
10 this city
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-30
ATTAIN MEM WELL KNOWN IN PoTsDAM

hom.- n Y. April % (SpeciaD.-Captan
co,,. "ein. engineer of the Robinson Gold Mining
49, who was sentenced to two years in
Ii 49,. " pay fine OF $4,000. and Punishment for
fsss,'s'euon with the Reform Committee In the
can,'.s Is well known in st. Lawrence County
tks sa. Meln was born In the town OF Louisville
q the nrh,n.sy sixty years ago. He was educated
usentys Az schools Of the county. When he was
engased ,re years old he went TO California and
sade sr goo mining, in which business he has
tmeef rS.ent reputation as a managing en-
Alasks ana rom IN California. Captain Mein went to
. the hrst Arr.erward to Venezuela. He was one
- Z mini. americans to take prominent position
Salery for * engineer in South Africa, where his
IN &16n 'ae Robinson Gold Mining Company has
they are u cSs Sy iSe IN
"a ~ 81 "a sncsseved about Tom" as he IL known
M ~, hiends II Il said that Captain Mems
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-30
LETTER FROM J. s. CURTIS.
sAID Ely MEMBERS OF HIS FAMILY IN

THIS CITY
Nev.yss. nom J. s. Curtis. the mining engineer OF
Jes,.. who is among the members OF the
seb,.-''eufg Reform Committee. each OF whom was
an 49,. TO pay fine Of $4,000. to be imprisoned
Tie r.ned on a charge OF leze majesty against
Ne VIZ sssaal Government have been received by
sagines, a. the home OF Mrs. Curtis. mother OF the
snever, iss, III Parkcaye i was said yesteraaay;
litter ~ Sa regarding the fate OF Mr.. Curtis. The
CAM MS wife reported that he was III and was
Miss cne.wsn, but nothing further was written
M: .Sr u.s. sister of the engineer, said last even.
In my brother is not guilty OF wrong doing, and
Ae rssss mat, when all the facts are once known,
WI h. u sh IN which he stands toward this anair
" justification for him
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-30

ar cowen saws will be In 4 few days. The Baltis
more Committee has employed Mr.. Little for the
work. and he will make a thorough examination o.
Ohio Southwestern. Pittsburg and Western ana
other lines owned and controlled by the BaitimorS
certain whether excessive commissions have been
paid in the negotiation Of loans and railway deaIs
and whether the properties acquired were necessary
in developing the system.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-30
UNION pAcrFIcs ANNUAL MEETING.

Boston. April 29.-At the annual meeting OF tns
stockholders OF the Union Pacific Railway Company
to-day the directors reelected with these ex>'
ceptions: Alexander Miller, secretary and assistant
controller OF the company. succeeded 8. Endico"
Peabody and George q. Cannon. OF Salt Lake CITY.
succeeded James Sharp a representative OF sals
Lake City interests. The annual report gives tho
following figures f,r the entire system. 5SH miles:
Gross earnings s22554.73s; decrease. s'ss.sH; net.
s. 1862 140; Increase. NssG2i5. Total income. oI os'
s23.j65 Deficit sl.5l43iS decrease. &24!S.ool. The
striking thing in the report the fact that the de.
United States on account Of sinking funds. Is less
than the $eS6sS6 charged off as losses on invest
ments. Among the out-of-town Stockholders pres
ent were President s. II. Clark Granville NJ Dodge.
of Council Bluffs; George J: Gould; Alexander r.
eminent Directors Anderson Patrick and Coomns.
Mr. Orr was chairman The directors reelected the
old officers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-30
THE HAVANA BOMB FIZZLE.

EXPLOSION ~ THE PALACE CELLAR DUE TO
SEWER GAS.
Madrid. April Am official dispatch from Ha-
,an, sovs that the explosion which occurred In the
u.I,ce cellar OF the capiain-general IN the cuban
rranlial Yesterday was due 10 the ignition oil sewer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-30

GIVEN UP THE HORSE AT LAST.
From The Kansas City Journal.
There's apparently no limit to the craze. Down In
Allen County Mr.. Hobby has begun 70 ride bicyclA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-30
HOW HAMMOND RECEIVED HIS SENTENCE
WEAK IN BODY But STRONG IN SPIRIT HE
SHOWED NOT THE SLIGHTEST FEAR-TIiE

PLEA OF GUILTY REGRETTED.
London. April CA dispatch from Pretoria. un-
der yesterdays date gives the substance OF an IN
terview with President KRUGER, in which the Boer
President said In regard TO the sentences passed
upon the leaders of the Johannesburg Reform Tn
ion that he was earnestly weighing in his mind
the developments OF tia. day lie trusted he
added that the people OF johannesburg would
calmly await the decision OF the Government. The
judgment of the court would be presented 10 me
Executive in writing on April a. wheh 'he matter
would be promptly dealt with. -,
John Hays Hammond's physician stood ny MN
while the sentence of death was being pronounced,
Hammond weak in health. but hrm ana strong
in spirit and showed not the slightest sign OF 'ear
Among the Citlanders who received minor sem
fences for their participation in the reform move.
ment two Americans named buffers ana
Sampson.
"rhe Daily Telegraph" tomorrow will publish
the accused reform leaders without exception re-
ceved their sentences with dignity. John hays
Hammond after being sentenced. collapsed and
was taken Immediately TO the jail. whore he was
placed under the care Of a doctor and the chief
jaer
The bitterest feeling exists among majority or
the prisoners. who consider that they Were DanN
advised in pleading guilty. Fully tory q ne pris-
Cners avow that they could have proved their in
nocencc, except far Joining in the movement
the last moment constituted guilt. a NUMBER
Of interviews have been had with English residents
Of Pretoria. who were summoned as jurors, ana all
of them concur in the opinion that u Wou,d nave
been impossible for Judge Gregorowsk 10 have i'm
posed any other sentences upon the prisoners. ~
was unfortunate these persons. thought. that all
had Pleaded guilty. Had the case gone TO the jury
many Of II latest adherents 10 TIE movement would
have been acquitted There IL a strong feeling In
cusations were made were far more guilty than
those who have been sentenced by the Court
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-30

London April ga new London paper. THE
Daily Courier" will tomorrow publish the state
ment that the late Baron de Iiirsch bequeathel
81 900 0OO 10 the Prince OF Wales.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-30
TO HEAD OFF THE SOUTHERN PACIFIC.

TO HEAD OFF The SOU IH1.KN fHC1rfC'
Chicago, April 2s-The Advisory Board OF thf
Western Immigrant Clearing House has appointoe
a special committee to go to New-York to hoid
conference with the trunk line officials May D. ths
urinary object being TO iniuce the Joint Trafho
Association lines to stop payirg commissions 10 me
Southern Pacific immigrant traffic 10 points not
reached by Southern Pacific lines. BY making sucn
payments the Eastern lines have materially neped
the Southern Pacific in its fight against the west.
ern trunk lines in regard to European Immigrant
agents maintained by that road.