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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-23
NEW:YORK THURSDAY, DECEMBER SIXTEEN PAGES.

Newchang, Ningpo.. Pakhoi. Shanghai Ashashi;
Soochow, Swatow, Tien-Tsn, Wenchow. Wuhu and
three other ports or the West River of Canton, re-
Gently added At each OF these places there are
American settlements and an American reserVa-
tion within which Americans may own properly
and try their civil and criminal cases before their
own courts. conducted by American consuls.
Some of these American settlements arc quite eX-
tensive. that at Shanghai just outside the walls
Of the city occupying wide sweep of land. At
these points. also the commercial interests or the
United States are large, and are constantly grow
ing. They the centres for the American mis-
sionary communities. too For instance AT Cantoh anton
there is the American Presbyterian Board, win
twenty-five members. the American Baptlst MIS-
sion, with fifteen representatives; the American
Board OF Commissioners for Foreign Missions, win
Il large staff and the American Bble society;
There are similar communities scattered an
through the Empire They have considerable vest
ed property interests. and the protection OF their
property and persons always has been ciosey
looked after by the United States.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-23
PRICE THREE CENTS.
SEVEN MILLIONS MORE.
THE ESTIMATED COST OF IMPROVING
THE CANALS IS GROWING.
AT FIRST 1T WAS ssoooooo. THEN s5.ooo'ooo. AND
NOW STATE ENGINEER ADAMS SAYS s7.ooo.-
Ooo-saOOoooo SPENT ALREADY-A
WARNING FROM Mr. NIXON.

WARNING FROM MR. NIXON
tsY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBuNE-1
Albany. Dec 22-State Engineer Adams de-
narted tonight for New-York City. to have
conference with George W. Aldridge, Superin-
tendent Of Public Works as to statement
which the State Engineer has prepared, showing
in detail the cost of completing the proposed I'M
provement of the Erie Oswego and Champlain
canals. Mr. Adams has already signed It, ana
he wishes TO obtain Mr.. AldriCges signature as
soon as possible. 1t is surmsed also that the
advice Of Governor Black, who Is in New-forK'
may be taken.
The astonishing assertion was made tonight
that the Improvement Of the canals Will cost
S7OOOOOO Already contracts for the expendi-
ture Of 100000 have been made. 5. FREQ
Nixon. chairman Of the Assembly Committee on
Ways and Means, is authority for the statemens
that $7,000,000 more is wanted
1T was at first estimated" said Mr.. NIXON.
that the additional work would cost only
S3OOOOOO but State Engineer Adams soon found
that S. 600 900 must be expended. and now no
saws It will take S7,OOO,O00 TO complete the Job"
In commenting on this matter, Mr.. Nixon SAID:
"The people had an experience which they 90
not wish 10 repeat OF dumping millions Into the
Capitol with constant promises from successive
Governors and Legislatures that the buiioins
would certainly be completed by making such
and such an additional appropriation. Year after
year passed and still the Capitol Is not COM
pleted We do not want canal Improvement
conducted on the plan Of making appropriations
In the dark.
"Mr. Adams, I have no doult, in his forth
coming statement will try to make an accurate
estimate Of the sum which must be spent to COM
plete the canal improvement. Whether the Leg
islature will submit the question to the people
in the fall of 1893 is another matter. My own
Judgment Is that II the business men In the
cities Of New-York Albany Syracuse. Roches-
ter and Buffalo who favor this Improvements
knew Of the hard struggle the farmers had TO
make a living while Cleveland was President.
they would think twice before referrir~ this
business to the voters Times are improving
under the Mckinley Administration. but many
farmers are yet feeling poor"
Some politicians here think that Mr.. Adams
has gone to New-York partly to consult prom
inent Republicans as to the Recommendations
which he shall make in his report. and that the
question of spending $7,0OOOOO more on tho
canals will be a prominent one before the Lesis.
lature.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-23
AMERICAN INTERESTS IN CHINA
THE WASHINGTON GOVERNMENT SOUNDED AS
TO ITS ATTITUDE IN THE PRESENT
COMPLICATIONS.


THE WASHINGTON GOVERNMENT SOUNDED AS
TO ITS ATTITUDE IN THE PRESENT
COMPLICATIONS
Washington, Dec. n.-It Is understood that tho
authorities here have beer unoffcially sounded az
TO the attitude Of the United States toward the
complications in the far East. with view to
learning whether American interests in China were
regarded as sufhc!ent to warrant any active step
by this Government.
From what sources the inquiries have come Is
not disclosed. II from Great Britain they must have
come through Colonel Hay the American Ambas-
sador at London. the British officials here have
received no instructions to the Chinese stua-
ton.
II IL well understood however. that Great Britain
would look with favor on any active step by the
United States which would serve az a check for
the advances Of Germany and Russia
The British interests In China are ten times
greater than those OF Germany Russia and the
United States. and yet. with Germany and Russia
FIRMLY located on Chinese soil. Great Britain is left
In sort OF cul-de-sac. II is known also that the
Chinese authorities would welcome a movement by
the United States. and that this has been COM
municated 10 officials here
Although these soundngs for they amount TO
nothing more as yet have not taken of!cial form
they have been sufficient TO gain A pretty general
understanding as TO the attitude Of this Govern
ment This. In brief. Is that the United States has
no interest In the territorial extension now going on
In China that she will land at any Of the coast
ports of China. as Germany and Russia have done
and that her only concern is TO guard established
American interests In China These American IN
terests appear TO be much greater than In gencr-
ally known. There are the following American
treaty ports In China: Canton, Chee-Foo Ching
Kiang. Ching Ling, Foochow, Haiphong, Hankow
Hollow, Ichang. Newkiang. Lungchow Nengtsu.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-23
COFFEE PLANTER ARRESTED.

QUIETLY IMPRISONED BY THE GOVERNMENT OF
NICARAGUA.
Managua Nicaragua. Dec. IA few days ago
the Government OF Nicaragua arrested Sehor Sal
vadore Lacayo a wealthy citizen OF Granada.
Nicaragua at his coffee estate. and imprisoned
him. The charges against him have not been made
public.
IT is reported that Sefor Castelleano. President
OF the Diet Of the Greater Republic OF Central
America has reconsdered his desire to resign
as a member Of the Diet, and will continue his
efforts so far as his health permits. to make tho
Dict and It's Central American organization, the
Greater Republic OF Central America, popular with
the people and get all the States to unite into n
union OF the people for the people"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-23
MERCHANTS FAVOR THE SEALING BILL


But THEY ASK THE PRESIDENT TO WITHHOLD
HIS SIGNATURE FOR FEW DAYS
Washington Dec "a number Of New-York
manufacturers Of fur garments and importers Of
furs called at the Treasury Department to-day
and had a conference with Assistant Secretary
Howell In regard to the regulations which will be
necessary to carry out the provisions OF the bill
recently passed by Congress- should II receive the
approval Of the President, prohibiting the i'm
portation OF what are known pelagic sealskins
Under this act all seaskins not taken the
PrbyloT Islands are subject to confscation on
importation into this country, and the New York
importers. who favor the bill. asked that every
possible precaution be taken by the Department
to prevent the bringing into the United States Of
the prescribed skins. John W. Foster. who accom-
panied the delegation. said that all skins taken
on the seal islands were numbered SO that United
States consular officers would have little or no
difficulty in determining which contraband
skins. The Departments regulations will be issued
g possible after the bill has received the
signature Of the President.
Mr.. Foster afterward accompanied the delega-
tion, consisting of Messrs. Ullmann, Jeckyl and
We'll. to the White House. where they had an ex-
tended conference with the President concerning
the Sealing bill. The merchants heartily indorsed
the general provisions OF the bill. but requested
the President to withhold his approval OF II for a
few DAYS TO enable the trade to import the skins
which had been purchased in London in ignorance
President indicated disposition to accede to the
request, and he. therefore. may not sign the meas
ure before December % The law will not apply to
skins shipped prior to the approval OF the act
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-23
GATHERING GOLD IN INDIANA.

MINING MACHINES TO BE USED IN BROWN
couNrY-GoLD WORTH FORTY THOUSAND
DOLLARS TAKEN FROM STREAMS.
Indianapolis. Dec. % (specaD.-Mning machines
are being introduced in Brown County by gold
miners. In the last few years $4,000 worth OF gold.
marketed at so an ounce, has been taken from the
streams OF the county but the people have been
slow to realize the value Of the gold-bearing sand.
1t is believed that the hills contain rich veins.
Lately the farmers gathered the gold by grading
the sand and picking the grains OF gold from the
sand on the points OF knives
There is railroad in the county. and the people
arc for the greater part uneducated and indolent.
This may account for their years OF indifference TO
the value of their possessions
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-23
SLAPPED THE EDITORS FACE.

ORTIZ H. STEIN ENCOUNTERS HOSTILITY IN HIS
EFFORTS TO REFORM ATLANTA.
Atlanta Dec 90 (speciaD-For Ave years past
Orth H. Stein. formerly OF Indiana, has been con-
Quoting sensational weekly paper In Atlanta
which has gained wide circulation by It's reckless
attacks upon prominent citizens. Stein has been
threatened often but the first assault upon him
was .Aade last Saturday by the City Court So
llcitor James O'Neiil. whom Stein had accused OF
Official corruption. O'Neill slapped Stems race
and the latter prevented from shooting
O'Nelll by several bystanders Since this anair
local feeling against Stein has become so intense
that several well-known citizens have informed
stein that he must either stop his paper or cease
his personal attacks upon reputable persons stem
swears he will pay no attention 10 this warning
and viii conduct his paper according to his own
mot
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-23
BEHRING SEA AWARDS.
ARBTTRAToRs GIVE THE CANADIAN SEAL
ERS si640OO

Ottawa, Dec 22.-The Canadian Government
tonight received a communication from the ar
bitrators appointed to deal with the claims Of
Behring Sea sealers against the United States
for losses caused by the seizure Of their vessels
The arbtrators were Judge King. Of the Su-
preme Court Of Canada, and Judge Putnam, Of
the United States. The award is S464 0OO with
two reserved cases. those of the Black Diamond
for $4,000 and the Ada. for 81, ,O0O.
In 1884 the United States offered 100000, and
Canada claimed S450O0O Afterward a compro-
mise was reached, and the amount was placed
at S42o,OOO, but Congress refused to vote this
sum. The present award is virtually what Can
ada formerly agreed to accept with interest.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-23
TO PUBLISH THE PENSION LIST.
THAT POLICY STRONGLY ADVOCATED BIZ CON-
MISSIONER EVANS

Washington. Dec 22-Commissioner Evans, OF
the Pension Bureau, is a strong advocate OF the
polcy OF publishing the entire list Of persons who
draw pensions from the Government. He believes
that bill for this purpose Will be introduced Ia
Congress when It reassembles IN January. recofa-
mendation that list be published was made by
the Commissioner in his annual report, as he ex-
pressed the belief that 1t would be particularly
valuable for the use of special examiners In tho
field In 1888 the Bureau published list OF pension
ers but since that time there have been many ad-
dtions to and elimnatons from IT, besides additions
granted ETC.. that It Is not Of practical use at
this time
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-23
POLITICAL PRISONERS SHOT.

or.rru.YA,s METHOD OF DEALING WITH PROM
1NENr REvoLUTIoNIsrs.
san Francisco Dec. 22-News has reached this
city OF the shooting in Guatemala or NUMBER OF
political prisoners, Including two men known III
over the Central American Republic. The execution
occurred last month at Huehuetenango. The prin-
cipal victim was Captain Hurculano Ruiz brother
in-law Of General Daniel Fuentes. now in this city
Another victim was the Honduran Colonel Fran
cisco Ze.laya. He was accused OF aiding the revo-
luton party. and executed by order OF Barrios
The command being carried out by General Luis
Molina. Three other prominent Guatemalans sur
fered death IN the manner, Including IIcencl-
ado Marcelo de Leon. a lawyer and Ella Zandobal
II Is estimated that there are now In Guaiemslan
prisons less than 2S prisoners OF the late revo
1ntiO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-23
FOUR THIEVES CAPTURED BY ONE NAN.
HE SHOT TWO OF THEM AND THE OTHERS Dis
CREETLY SURRENDERED.

Canaan, Conn. Dec. 2.-Four OF gang OF SIX
burglars were captured by Martin Rood In Jackson
& Eggleston's store here early this morning Rood.
who sleeps IN the store, was awakened by the
movements Of the men. BY prompt use OF his re-
vover he wounded two Of them and marched
three OF them including one Of those whom he had
shot, into a room and locked the door The other
members OF the gang escaped. One Of them. named
Dennis Hickey. jumped out OF a window
Rood went to the front Of the store and fired his
revolver until he attracted the attention Of the
neghbors. Then he stood guard the
ond whom he had shot. and who help.
less until officer arrived and the four burglars
placed under arrest. They gave their
names j. c. Davis, Percy st. Clair, Thomas Me-.
Graw and Thomas Martin.
Davis shot in the right thigh and ST. Clair
was shot in the back. II is thought the Were
tramps. they were not armed and had no tools,
The store has been broken into several times be-
fore.
Davis proved to be more seriously hurt than was
at first thought and unable 70 appear In court
His injuries. however. will not prove fatal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-23
SMYRNA DAMAGED By EARTHQUAKES.

SOME PERSONS KILLED AND MANY INJURED N
THE ANCIENT CITY.
ConstantinopIe Dec. "a number OF earth
quakes increasing in intensity have occurred to-
day around Smyrna, Asia Minor.
Already considerable damage has been done: some
persons have been killed and many injured.
Smyrna, which has suffered repeatedly from de-
structive earthquakes. Is the capital OF the Vilayet
Of Adm. a plain tho head OF the Gulf OF
Smyrna and partly the Geclivity OF Mount
Pagus. For centuries 1t has been the most I'M
portant centre OF trade In the Levant This trade
has been carried on both by shipping and by tho
caravans OF Asia Minor, Syria. Bagdad and Persia
The principal imports cotton manufactures,
woolen cloths, sugar steel and IRON tin. petroleum
and hardware. At the last census II had a popula-
tion Of nearly one hundred and seventy thousand.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-23
SEPIOTS AFFPAY IN A COURTROOM.

McArthur Ohio Dec. 22.-During a trial here
to-day a riot occurred in the courtroom. and two
men were seriously and probably fatally wounded
Elijah Brown received six cuts. one eight inches
long and two inches deep. lie was cut TO the
toit5 ha ,bnne one Plviv Teeters was struck with
earthen cuspdor and his skull frsctrred David
mi under bonds OF $1,000 for murder end the
o,ba ue discharged.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-23
THE CRONA ASHORE.

dispatch was received here yesterday announc-
ing that the British steamer Croma Captain
Tindle, which sailed from New-York on December
for Leith, Scotland. Is ashore Inchkeith, a
rocky island in the Firth Of Forth. opposite Leith.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-23
RESULT OF THE STATE SCHOOL CENSUS.

THE POPULATION OF SCHOOL AGE ESTIMATED
AT s2o ooo
Albany Dec. 1.-THE State Department Of Pub
lie instruction has about completed the compila-
ton OF the biennial school census recently taken.
and It shows the school population in cities and
villages Of the State having a population Of more
than ten thousand inhabitants 10 be approximately
925 900. The returns from NewYork and Brooklyn
have not been completed but they are estimated
AT 1893 900 and 10000 respectively. The other city
in the Greater New-York territory. Long Island
hos
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-23
PATRIOTIC TEACHING IN SCHOOLS.
THE q. A. r. OF THIS STATE WILL PRESENT A
BILL TO THE LEGISLATURE

Albany Dec 22-Commander Shaw OF the state
Grand Army OF the Republic Department IN gen.
eral order issued to-day says: THE draft OF Dill
,s in course OF preparation intended to provide
some needed facilities In connection with patriotic
exercises in the schools which leading Senator OF
our state will promptly introduce in the Senate IN
the coming session. and It Is confidently expected
that its provisions will be so drawn as to merit the
united support OF all legislators What Is desired
in the closing years OF lives as veterans Is tha
tha children NAV be taught the elements or history
and patriotism from first entering our schoos, so
that right ideas OF peace and good ctizensnip may
become a controlling passion in all their young
hao
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-23

ON HIS WAY TO PRIsoN-NoT KNOWN
In NEW HAVEN

San Francisco. Dec. n-Charles Fekens. who
made his escape from a Los Angeles deputy sheriff
on a northbound train on Monday morning near
Fresno. is a son Of a well-known banker OF New
Haven, Conn He came to the Pacific Coast about
two years ago. and engaged In the real estate bus
ness in Los Angeles. He was popular. and was ad-
in that city many burglsries were committed In
arlstocratc residences Houses were entered at
midday and jewelry was distracted These burg
laries were finally traced TO Felkens Some Of the
plunder was found in his possession, and he
arrested on 1--WE charges OF burglary. He plead
prI,y to one count OF the indictment. and was sem
fenced 10 Ave years in San Quentin. On the way
there he made his escape by jumping from
window and is still at liberty.
New. Haven Conn, Dec. 2-Inqulry here fails to
find any banker of the name OF Felkens. and
Charles Fe!kens has never been heard OF In this
otf
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-23
ON THE BRINK OF TROUBLE.
A STRONG ANT1-BRITIsH VIEW OF THE srTUA
TROUBLE.

TON IN CHINA
st Petersburg, Dec PIN strongly anti
British article to-day the "Novosti" says:
'In consequence OF the pretension Of England
to compensate herself for the Russian occu-
patton OF Port Arthur by the acquisition Of Port
Hamilton or Lazareff, and in view Of the pos
sibility OF the disturbing action Of Japan. Eu
rope stands on the brink Of grave diplomatic
complications. 1t is therefore well TO recall
that the reinforcement Of the German squadron
in the Pacific permits Russia France and Ger
many effectively to prevent disturbance Of the
balance Of power, between the three powers on
one hand and Great Britain and Japan on the
other. such might be produced by violent
seizures of territory"
In conclusion the "Novostf' expresses the
hope that the isolation Of Great Britain In re-
gard to the other European Powers will par
alyze her action sufficiently to permit the preser
walton OF peace from the dangers threatening
II at the present moment"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-23
RAILROAD OPERATORS MAY STRIKE.

Montreal Dec 22-Indcations point TO strike
Of the telegraph operators ON the eastern DIVISION
Of the Can ldian Pacific Railroad. The telegraph-
ers committee has been comforting with ohciais OF
tho roa, for several weeks looking TO an agree
ment regarding salaries and hours but has met
with lulo success. An interview with Hicecrresi-
dent Shaughnessy has been arranged Tor to-inor,
row and II is expected that strike Will be ordered
~ some arrangement is not made at that meeting.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-23
TRYING TO SAVE Ex-TREAsURER BARrLEY.

Lincoln. Neb. Dec. 22.-Most Of the time In to.
days session OF the Supreme Court was occupied
In arguments by attorneys for ex-Trcasurer Bart.
ley in an effort to him from twenty-year
sentence 10 the penitentiary imposed by the Die.
trict Court of Douglass County lac Sta.e mas
represented by Attorney General Smythe and his
deputy A decision is not expected for several
weeks. Bartleys shortage, according to the report
Of the expert examiner. amounts to moro than
500
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-23
REFORMS NIPPED IN THE BUD.
EDITORS AND PRISONERS BREATHE EASIER IN
ONTARIO

Toronto. Dec. 22.-Samuel r. Blake accompanied
by several men representing the Prisoners. AID
Association. appeared before the Ontario Govern
ment to-day and advocated secret court trials the
hanging OF all editors who published reports OF
criminal and tho revival OF the treadmill In
jails and prisons. His ideas were not well received
by the Ministers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-23
TERRIsSs ASSASSIN ~ COURT AGAIN

London. Dec 2.-Richard Arthur Prince, alias
Mad Archer" the super" who assass!na,ed Will
lam Terriss the actor. outside Of the Adelphi
Theatre on Thursday last. was brought up on
remand at the Bow Street Police Court to-day
charged with the crime and was again remanded
Thc court was crowded with theatrical people.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-23
MINERS KILLED BY FIRE DAMP.

FATAL, EXPLOSION IN A PIT NEAR DoRTMUND,
PRUSSIA.
Dortmuno. Prussia. Decs2 s22-An explosion OF fire.
damp took place to-day at the Kaiser stuhlz"e pi'
with terrible results.
Eight corpses have been brought TO the surrace
and seven men. living but severely injured. There
are five still missing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-23
TIE CASE AGAINST BETZLER DISMISSED

Charlottesville Va, Dec. 2.-Stacy Betzler.
medical student charged with chloroformins and
robblng John Campbell. caterer for the students
mess at the University Of Virginia was brought
Afternoon The evidence was purely circumstantial
and not strong and the Justices dismissed the case
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-23
PENNSYLVANIA REPUBLICAN, CONVENTION

PHILADELPHIA. Dec. 22--The Republican State Com
n,ittee to-day decided to hold the next State Con-
yenton at Harrisburg June O. ls9s The con-
yention will select candidates for Governor Lieu
MTG overnor Secretary OF Internal Affairs and
ConRressmen- at large.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-23
NEW MINISTER OF WAR FOR URUGUAY.

Montevldeo. Dec. 22.-General Gregorio Castro has
been appointed Minister of War In succession to
General l.. f. Perez who resigned the Ministry OF
War and Marine yesterday
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-23
ORANGES AND LEMONS DAMAGED.

Los Angeles. Cal, Dec. 22-The orange and lemon
crop OF Southern California has been injured By
frost during a succession of cold nights. The fact
that oranges do not show the effect Of the frost
for from two weeks to q month after the cold
weather renders the extent Of the damage very un.
certain.