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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-21
NO TURKS IN CRETE.

THE LOCAL TROUBLES ARE BETWEEN MEN OF
ONE RACE. But OF DIFFERENT RELIGIONS
London Feb 20-"The Globe" recently published
an article from a correspondent at Canca. which
may throw light on the Cretan situation tor
American readers. The writer said:
THE troubles which have been experienced are
not caused by the religious differences Of Turks
and Christians but by those OF Cretans and Gre
tans The Turkish power is confined to a few
coast towns the country at large, IN consequence
roads, rules itself The population Is of Greek
long to the Orthodox Grecian Church while the re-
naming quarter Is Mahomctan and is usually dis
bic that this word has caused confusion Hasty
observers would be not unlikely TO translate 1t as
Turks It's actual meaning ls Cretans Of the OF
Il do not know whether it is due to greater faith
or TO the greater cohesive power OF the Mahometan
religion, but OF this am convinced-the Christian
d e BODY The Of
Turkish intrigue cannot account for everything.
Accessible 10 any but natives The Christian popu-
laton, though outnimberins the Othomanol by
three 10 one are practically as sheep among
'The spirit which anImates the othomanoi cannot
'odium theologcum' illustrated with knives and
guns. or course. there Is plenty OF evidence that
the Turks started the Othomanoi upon their pres
ent career and continue TO encourage them In IT,
few p $40 the oDg o ef IN
under the eyes OF the Consuls Brethren the voice
I be ' unbelevers who curse our holy religion Rise
Slay all those unbelieviDg Christians who have
Years and are not yet satisfied. To our arms, and
punish these unjust servants OF our glorined ma
with honor Naturally enough. the Othomanoi re-
gard this sort OF INJUNCTION as commana manu. OF tne
IA a. the Turks has done them nothing but mis-
chief in the past and is not likely to do anything
since the above was written the sheep have be-
come wolves; and 1t is the othomanoi who are now
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-21
THIEVES DRIVE OFF WITH CLOTHING.
A DRIVER LEAVES HIS TRUCK IN BRoADwAY-rT
Is FOUND LATER WITH TWO CASES MISSING.

A DRIVER LEAVES HIS TRUCK IN BRoADwAY-TT
Is FOUND LATER WITH TWO CASES MISSING.
H. Horwitz. a clothing manufacturer, of No. "a
Bond-st reported to Captain OBrien at Police
Headquarters last night that he had been robbed
of 500 worth of clothing by thieves who drove
off with his truck containing goods for shipment
on Broadway yesterday afternoon. Two cases OF
clothes were stolen off the truck, which sub
sequently found abandoned.
Jacob Bloch, of No 66 East Broadway, Is Hor-
Wits truckman. He left the store at about
o'clock yesterday afternoon with nine cases of
clothing for delivery and shipment. Each OF the
cases contained $1,000 worth OF clothing. Bloch
drove down Broadway to deliver of the
to c. B. Rose, at Spring-st.. near Broadway. At
the corner OF Broadway and Bleecker-st. of
the cases fell off the truck and broken. Bloch
hired a wagon from truckman whom he knows
only as Eddie" and who happened 10 be passing
at the time. Bloch loaded the broken of goods
on "Edde's' wagon and drove back TO Horwltzs
store leaving his own truck with the other cases
standing at Bleecker-st and Broadway. After he
had taken the broken case back TO Horwitz's store
he met Eddie" the truckman, at Bond-st. and
returned TO him his wagon he paying him 30 cents
for its use. Bloch then went to Bleecker-st and
Broadway for his own truck. When he got there
the truck with all the goods gone. Bloch
through the neighboring streets, but sign
of it. A policeman who is stationed on the corner
told Bloch that he had seen a man drive off with
the truck. The man who went away with it. he
said. had helped Bloch to load up the broken case
on "Eddle's" wagon. lie drove off with the load
OF cases as Bloch turned the corner at
Bond-st.
Bloch Immediately reported the matter 10 his en-
ployer who hurried to Headquarters and told Cap
tain O'BrIon about the robbery
Shortly before o'clock last night OF Hor-
Wits clerks found the truck abandoned In Spring
st. near Marion-st. Two cases of clothing had
been stolen. One OF the TO be shipped
10 Isaac Fowlers Cincinnati Ohio, and the other
was TO be delivered to c. h. Rose. in Sprng-st.,
near Broadway. HorwitZ was informed and Bloch
went for the truck. The other six were In
tact Captain o Briens men and the police of the
Mercer-st station trying last night TO find
the stolen property. The detectives believe that
the two must have been taken to some store
in the drygoods district.
Bloch said last night that he had trouble with
the man Eddie" about a year ago. Eddie assert
ed that he connected with the Street Cleaning
Department and seized Bloch's truck and ASSAULT
ed him The latters driver took the truck away
from Eddie" Bloch had Eddie arrested for as
nothing came OF the matter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-21
7oRPEDO BOAT NO. 6 IN CONFUSION.

Newport. r. l.. Feb 20.-Torpedo-boat No went
into commission at 9:45 o'clock this morning. The
Ceremony was brief and simple Commander Con-
verse. Of the Torpedo Station. was aboard and d.
rected affairs
Lieutenant j. c. Fremont read his orders. direct
ing that he proceed TO Norfolk lay up the Cushing
then return here with the crew and take charge OF
NO 6. Then turning TO Commander Converse and
falutng him. the transfer was completed, and the
fhip became a part OF the Navy. attached at pres
ent TO the Torpedo Station. 1t is probable that on
wednesday morning she will be detached and sail
through the Sound by daylight, passing through
New-fork Harbor and thence to Washington. Me-
enaics from the station attending TO the extra
uttng and also TO the installation of the torpedo
outfit. This work will take until Tuesday after
noon or evening. The boats guns have not yet ar
a s, put nearly all the stores are on board and
5usted
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-21
HOUSEKEEPING IN A CHICAGO HOfEb.
AN ANGRY BROTHER REsENTs AN ALLEGED
SLIGHT PUT UPON HIS SISTER.

AN ANGRY BROTHER REsENTs AN ALLEGED
SLIGHT PUT UPON HIS SISTER.
cbicago Feb 2O-As the result of horsewhip-
ring administered by an angry brother TO guest
NJ tho Chicago Beach Hotel, two arrests were maze
Yesterday The man who felt the lash swore out
warrants for Dr. Charles f. Fisher, guest o. tne
b,,e, and his friend Wood Young. The latter
administered the punishment 10 j. Riley Vansant
IN The ladies' parlor of the hotel while the guests
were AZ dinner on Thursday night. Inc horse-
whining caused tremendous excitement among
the guests j. Riley Nansdnt is tho western
eren, ~ the National Publishing Company OF Phil
adelphia Wood Young is a travelling salesman
DIR. Fisher Is the editor and publisher Of "The Med
ical Century" and lives at the Chicago Beach no
tel Vansant occupies a room on the same floor
as Dr.. Fisher. Vansant, 1t is SAID up TO few
weeks ago paid attentions to sister or WOOD
Young Young has two sisters both OF whom are
employed in the office of DR.. Fisher.
The horsewhipplng of Vansant is said to be
consequence Of the latter sighting Miss Young.
Vansant denies the charge Mr.. Nansaht was SIT.
saw DR. Flsber AT the door. The Doctor turned
away few moments later Nansant turned nan
round He had noticed some one waxing a,Tns
% know VINO IT was. As ne turned Wood young
drew rawhide whip out OF his sleeve and slaSned
across the face of the publisher Inc iash ralseo
welt across the forehead OF Vansant. Again the
whip descended over Nansant's mead. and down inc
centre Of his forehead. Young used the whip again.
the lash making a mark on Vansants cheek.
The guests thought mailman had made the at,
uck Vansant Jumped up as soon as ne recovered
bis assaiant. He caught Young by the throat and
pinned him 10 the table, smashing crockery and
glassware as he forced the man down guest
them before further mischief was done.
YOU'VE, and Fisher were taken before Justice
Prindiville where they gave bonds for their ap-
pearance February 28
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-21
AMERICAN STEEL RAILS IN ENGLAND.

Considerable importance is attached 10 the sh'%s
~ American steel rails TO some OF the leading Eng
lish railways The price of steel rails In England
the latter part Of January was "a l2s. Cd per ton
which, with exchange at par q $685. was equai 20
so 54s. per ton. This figure, which 1t Is assumed
leaves a substantial profit. is about 81 80 ton
above the highest present price for rails N amer
Jca n II costs SIS a ton to make rails here there
is 81 left freight and profits on the basis OF
the English price. In August, 1885, the Snsnsh
nr,co Of steel rails e l2s. Cd. or ST g. While
his figure is low II is one which could be made 10
teen ont competition. but English manufacturers
ma rket their rails all the world. and they can
halter afford TO lose Of their home trade IMAM
10 cut down their pronts on their Whoie output
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-21
A DRIVERS SKULL FRACTURED.
HIS COACH. IN A FUNERAL PROCESSION. CRASHES
INTO A CAR AND HE rs THROWN
FROM HIS SEAT

INTO A CAR AND HE rs THROWN
FROM HIS SEAT.
David Welsh, twenty-five years DID, OF No. 6b
West Forty-thrd-st., a cab-driver, was thrown
from his cab In a collision with car. at Thirty
fourth-ss. and Madson-aye, yesterday afternoon,
and sustained fracture Of the skull. He was re-
moved 10 the NewYork Hospital where he lies In
a critical condition.
Welsh was driving n cab in a funeral procession
which passing through Thirtyfourth-st.. tow
ard tho Long Island Ferry Before reaching Madi-
son-ave, his coach, which was the last In the line
became separated from the rest of the procession.
To make up for lost time, Welsh whipped up his
horses As he neared Madison-ave, Car No. 80, Of
the Thrty -fourth-st line. was approaching on the
wesbound track Instead OF pulling out to the right
Welsh, according TO those who saw the accident,
pulled in toward the left
He lost control Of his horses, and, before the team
could be stopped, the coach and crashed to-
geher The force Of the collision threw Welsh TO
the pavement. a crowd collected, and there
considerable excitement. Policeman Madden. OF the
West Thirtleth-st station. summoned ambu-
lance from the New York Hospital The surgeon in
charge. after making a hasty examination. said
that the mans skull was badly fractured at the
base
William Forrest. OF No. 59S Tenth-ave., the driver
of the car, was arrested and locked up In the West
Thirtieth-st. station.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-21
SWORE FALSELY IN DAMAGE SUIT.
A RESIDENT OF HAvERsTRAw ACCUSED OF SUB
ORNATToN OF PERJURY.

ORNATION OF PERJURY
Poughkeepse Feb. 20 (SpeciaD.-James Van Tas-
sell of Hayerstraw. few weeks ago was plaintiff
in a lawsuit for $4,000 against Peter Adriance &
Son, Of this city. To-day he was arrested on
charge OF subornaton OF perjury. Van Tasse has
n sister, Mrs. Byrn Baker. living at East Pough-
keepsie and he frequently visited her In the fall
Of 1895 Adrance & Son were digging n sewer
trench In front OF No i46 Main-st.. and Van Tas
SELL on the way TO his sisters house, had TO pass
it, No accident at this trench was ever reported
until in 1896 when the city was sued by Van Tas-
sell for $500 he claiming that he had been injured
nv falling into the trench. The jury decided
against Van Tassell then sued Adriance
Son for the same amount OF damages. The case
was tried a month ago. and again the Haverstraw
man was defeated. Since then he has not been
heard from. Samuel III. Brown, Mr.; Advances at
torney has been doing some detective work on the
ca Sc and to-day Jacob Reick, Van Tassells right
hand man. was arrested as was also George Roehle.
This afternoon Roehlc turned states evidence
against Relck and Van Tassell Roehle swears
that Van Tassell said 10 him: I'll give you
couple OF hundred dollars u you will swear YOU
saw two men pull me out OF the trench at NO. ii5
Main-st -, -, -,
ago and periured himself Van Tassells exam
inatjon Will take place next Saturday. and In the
mean time he Is out on *l,VO BALL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-21
HOT CHASE AFTER A PICKPOCKET.
HE DAsHEs Up BROADWAY. JUMPING ON AND
OFF CABLE CARS. N HIS FUTILE
EEEopr,s TO ESCAPE


EFFORTS TO ESCAPE.
Pedestrians In the vicinity OF Twenty third-st.
and Broadway last night witnessed thrilling chase
after a pickpoLket who attempted TO relieve
a man of his jewery Broadway car The
chase occurred about the time people going
to the theatres.
William Barry a wel-known business OF No
II Second-st., was a norkbound When near
Twenty-third-st several of the passengers arose to
get off In the hustle and pI sh Barry felt some one
Juggling al his diamond scarfpin Turning quickly
he was just in time to seize the hand of who
was standing next 10 him. Seeing that he was
cornered the thief made dash for the door Barry
set up a cry of stop thief and started in hot pur
suit The man jumped off the and down
Broadway followed by Barry and n number OF
witnesses of the affair Near Twenty-second-st the
fleeing man jumped on the rear Of another
BY this time the attention of Policeman O'Don-
nell of the West Thistieth-st. station, attract
ed and he Joined In the chase Barry and the po-
liceman chased the stranger through the second
car through the front door to the street. Back
up Broadway sped the pickpocket, with Barry and
Fe cling that he was cornered. tho man jumped on
still another car but before he had fairly got
inside Policeman O'Donnell caught him. The fellow
at first showed resistance. but was soon subdued.
At the West Thirtieth-st station he said his name
was William Holiday; that he was twenty-three
In his pockets were found diamond ring, a gold
watch and chain and So In money. Holiday was
recognized old-time offender. His picture Is
in the Rogues' Gallery.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-21
EXCEEDED HER CONTRACT SPEED.

FAST TIME BY THE NEW oUNBoAT WILMINGTON
Newport News Va Feb 2-The Wilmington
one of three gunboats constructed by the shipyard
here for the United States Government. went out on
her preliminary trial trip to-day and exceeded her
contract speed of thirteen knots an hour by one
and three quarter knots. Her builders and the Gov
eminent officials confident that when she makes
her official trip in Long Island Sound. she will In
crease her speed Of to-day at least quarter Of a
knot, which will enttle the constructors 10 a pre-
MUM of $4,000.
The Helena will make preliminary trip Tues
day morning, and 1t is expected that she will ex-
coed the contract speed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-21
SPANISH REPORT VICTORIES.

MORE SHARP FIGHTING IN THE "PACTFIED
DISTRICTS OF CUBA
Havana, Feb. 20.-The usual reports or Gov
eminent victories over the rebels were pub
lshed to-day. According to thes. General Her
nandez Velasco Colonel Recio and Commander
Luis Lazo. OF the Asturias and Alfonso Doee
forces, defeated insurgent bands at Galalon,
Tulsa and Dayangu1s. all Of which places ar
in the Province of Pinar del Rio. which Captain
General Weyler has officially declared to be
"pacifed."
the three engagements, among the dead being
Captain Navarrete an ex-bandit. The troops
destroyed four prefecturas, hospital and sixty
huts Their losses were only two wounded,
commander and a sergeant.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-21
FOREIGN MARINES OCCUPY SITIA.

FOREIGN MARINES OCCUPY STTIA
no FURTHER DISORDER FEARED IN THE TOWN
WHERE 1000 MosLEMs WERE MAssACRED.
Canea. Feb 2O-A small force Of British. Ital
ian and French marines is occupying the town
of Sitia. on the eastern extremity Of the island
where a few days ago, 1000 Moslems were
massacred by Christians Quiet has been re-
stored to the town, and the presence of the for
eign marines is regarded assurance that no
further disorder need be feared Hostages have
been and are still being exchanged by the Chris
tians and Moslems and both sides show readi-
ness to accept European arbitration
In the town Of Retimo, however. disorder still
prevails and the Mosems continue to pillage
the houses of the Christians. The consuls at
Retimo have asked that more warships be sent
there to restore and preserve order.
The insurgents who are occupying the hiis
back of Canea sent warning yesterday or
their intention to attack the town from AKro-
tiri To this notice Admiral Canevaro. com
mandirg the combined fleets, sent a reply CIV
ing the insurgent leaders TO understand that
the foreign warships would Intervene at the
first sign Of attack on the part Of the in
surgents.
All of the provinces Of Crete have voted In
favor of union with Greece This fact has been
communicated to the various consuls by the
Greek representative
The Mussulmans at Retimo became greatly
excited when they learned OF the massacre of
their coreligionists at Sitia, and to-day. fully
armed they made a sorte from the town and
attacked the insurgents who were gathered In
force in the vicinity The fighting was still pro-
ceeding this evening without apparent advan-
tsge 10 either side The Mussumans, actuated
by the spirit Of revenge, are reported to be
making a most determined effort severely to
Chastise the Christians, but the latter by their
superior knowledge of guerilla warfare are
easily able to hold their own against the at
lacking forces.
1t is we'll established now that the Greeks are
masters Of the island except three of the towns.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-21
APPROPRIATION BILLS NOW.
ruy ARBITRATION TREATY NO LONGER
AN OBSTACLE IN THE SENATE.
-rs FRIENDS RECOGNIZE THE IMrossIByLTy OF
SECURING ACTION AT THIS sEssIoN--oNLY
NINE WORKING DAYS REMAIN AND
GREAT AMOUNT OF BUSINESS DE-
MANDs ATTENTION.
rsY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRrBuNE.l

MANDS ATTENTION.
rsY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBuNEl
Washington Feb 20.-Although no formal
notice was given to-day by Mr.. Sherman that
he would abandon his efforts to secure ratiica-
tion Of the general arbitration treaty at this
session. the action of the Senate in returning to
the legislative calendar is practically equivalent
"a an abandonment Of the Oney-Pauncefote
convention for the present. Senator sherman
taid privately this afternoon that he would no
longer push the treaty TO the prejudice of ap>
propriation bills, and the consideration Of
these bills will occupy the Senate's time almost
exclusively until March a, Mr.. Shermans fight
IN behalf of the treaty may be said to be def
nitely ended.
II was evident from the beginning that the
Ohio Senator was attempting the impossible
when he endeavored to force the Senate to ratify
the Oney- Pauncefote convention at this session
The opposition to ratification too strong to
be worn out by test of endurance tactics, and
the intricacy and variety of the amendments Of
fered 10 piece out the original text made any
hope Of promptly unravelling the tangle per-
fecty empty. Mr.. Sherman made a sincere and
determined struggle 10 reach vote, andshe GER
tainly pushed the opponents of the treaty much
harder than they had expected to be pushed
under the circumstances. He failed to get vote
chiefly because the supporters of the convention
could see no real reason for urgency in ratifyine
Il and reluctant 10 use up the narrowing
hours Of the short session In futile effort to
accomplish what might without the slightest
difficulty or improperly be postponed until after
March 1. SO far no single amendment to the
treaty has been acted on and at least two or
three sessions more will be needed to put the
convention in the shape for ratification which
the sense of the Senate evidently desires IT TO
take.
The legislative calendar Is so weighed down
nith measures whose friends are pushing for the
ear Of the Senate that only the most asslduous
industry can clear the order of business before
the day Of final adjournment. Monday, WASH
ington's Birthday will not be recognized by the
deliheratiye branch as holiday; but even II the
Senate meets that afternoon 1t will have only
nine DAYS left in which to consider and pass the
numerous appropriation bills which have been
eidetracked by the loss Of over week spent IN
executive session
While the appropriation bills are not under
discussion the Bankruptcy bill Will have the
right of way 1t has a strong support In the
Senate and will probably be passed II vote
can be reached: but at this stage OF the session
anv big measure. however popular or important
IS only too clearly at the mercy Of its enemies.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-21
PRESSURE ON GREECE.
THE DEMANDS OF GERMANY.
CONDITIONS ON WHICH CRETAN NEGO-
TIATIoNs WILL BE UNDERTAKEN.
THE ISLAND MUST NOT BE ANNEXED. AND
GREECE MUST CEASE ITS PRESENT WAR
LIKE ACrIvITY-A PROMISE FROM THE
GREEK MINISTER AT BERLIN
THE CAR WARNS KING

Il.
Berlin, Feb. 2O-The sem-oficlal North Ger
man Gazette" publishes what is believed to be
inspired article on the Cretan question. 1t
says that Germany Is willing to negotiate with
the other great Powers concerning the future Of
Crete, but only two conditions. the first Of
which is that the island must not be annexed
to Greece, and the second that Greeces present
action must be stopped before the negotiations
begin.
Baron Marshall Won BIebersten. Minister Of
Foreign Affairs, received the Greek Minister to
Germany to-day, and held somewhat long con-
versaton with him regarding the attitude of
Greece toward Crete and the Powers. 1t Is
understood that the Greek Minister gave salts
factory assurances that there would be a cessa-
ton OF the war movements on the part OF
Greece in Crete and on the Turkish frontier
The National Zeitung." in article refer
ring to the circular note sent to the Powers by
Lord Salisbury favoring the granting Of au-
tonomy to Crete under the administration OF
Prince OF Greece, asserts that Great Britain
stands alone in the matter. Italy the paper
says adheres to the other Powers and will
act in accord with them.
London, Feb 20.--A agency dispatch
from Paris says The Russian agency here as
ser.s that the Car has sent an autograph let
ter to the King of Greece. warning him to cease
the Greek preparations for war"
The dispatch adds that the foreign diplomats
in ST. Petersburg are confident that in conse-
quence of the accord Of the Powers all danger
OF war Is over
Vienna Feb 20-The "Neues Wiener Tag
blatt" in an article on the Cretan situation, says:
"If the Powers do not speedily agree upon
some effective plan of restoring order in Crete
it will be impossible to prevent the Porte from
asserting the right of Turkey to deal with Greece
with an iron hand"
Paris Feb. 20-The "Matin' says II has good
authority for asserting that the Powers will &C
cept Lord Salsburys proposals to grant auton-
omy to Crete. though Germany alone may OPP
pose such a course.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-21

TWO OTHERS SEEN AND CHASED BY BOATS. BUT
WITHOUT SUCCESS.
The efforts Of the old whalemen near South
ampton Long Island, rewarded yester-
day. on Thursday a big right whale
appeared off Southampton. Three boats quickly put
out after the whale. but were not successful. On
Friday there another exciting chase after two
whales COW and her calf.
Yesterday three whales were sighted. There was
the one which was the first seen on Thursday. and
close by the other two. The boats circled one
of the monsters and got close enough to use the
harpoon With wel-directed blow, Captain
Joshua Edwards. of one of the Amagansett boats
drove his harpoon deep into the back of the whale
The whale went down. but when IL reappeared II
killed. The other whales escaped.
The news that a whale had been caught spread
all along the shore, and there was a big crowd
on hand TO see the crews return with the captive.