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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-10
SEVENTH INDORsED BY ITS VETERANS.
ACTION OF THE AUTHORITIES IN iNsis'''' w
INDIVIDUAL ENLISTMENT CRITICISED
DY SPEAKERS.

A. .he quarterly meeting OF the war veterans
O.. the 7th Regiment. held at the Arena last even
ing the principal subject OF discussion was the tn
Regiment matter. and the members present did
not hesitate to express themselves Freely ms
consensus OF opinion was that the members oi
tho TN were justified in the stand they took Il"
refusing TO volunteer individually ABOUT W.,
five members were present. and almost ever
had something 10 say on the subject A"o"s me-
who SPOKE at the meeting were captain DaN'u "
Miller who presided: General Alexander s"a'e
Colonei Johnston L. De Peyster. MaIor n0"e, -,
.u,so, Cantain Richard H. Greene and Captain
George Tuthn -, W..
Can,a,n Tuthin said that during the Civil war
the 9Th Regiment Of Neu-York. ana the lf.l, ~,
BROOKLYN had volunteered as regiments ana "au
been accepted such In It's present a'"'u1
therefore he said the Government had forsaKen q
nrecodent established in 1861 and had thereby laio
,.sels omen 10 criticism. Captain Tuthins remarks
were received with great applause
Colonel De Peyster then offered a set OF resoiu-
lions in which the Governor and Aolutan.
eral Tillnghast were severely criticised anu re-
ommendnc the appointment OF committee 70
cop,e, with Colonel Daniel Appleton with a vie"
a, drawing I'D resolutions ndorsinS the acuoh oi
the It'll. .
This evoked long discussion. IN which IL ~@'
finally pointed out that II would not be au'i'aoio
20 use terms OF criticism regarding an ol''cei s"-
nerlor TO Colonel Appleton or to make the ia''e,
a marty TO such resolutions. Thereupon Coione'
M pevster withdrew mis- resolutions, saying ne
had concluded that they were Of too radcai
nature. ,
The following resolutions were then unanimously
adopted: -,
At meeting Of the War veterans o. nv, tne tb he
pep,ment held on June 8. II was resolved tnat ine
c"mmandne officer Of the 7th Regiment hax,nS
offered the services Of the regiment 10 w Sna,n
this organization desires to place on fefof shows
mai the spirit which animated II IN 1851 mas not
died out bu; gives proof that the net iS GsmHshed
hut that II is ready 1t always has been 20 nt'
sysr every summons and obey all orders IN defehee
OF the country ,,, -.
Cov,b fzrook,vn He is eighty-eight years old. ana
is 10 oldest member OF the It'll Regiment Veterans
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-10
COAL SAID TO HAVE BEEN SOLD TO SPAIN.

TRYING TO TRACE THE TRANSACTIONS AND AR
REST THE GUILTY PERSONS
Philadelphia, June a-"The Press will tomorrow
publish the following:
United States Dstrlct-Atto-ney James NJ Beck
and Chief McManus of the Secret Service Bureau
are busily engaged in conducting an investigation
which they believe will result In sending several
prominent coal dealers in this section OF the State
to jail.
The officials In possession OF valuable In
formation regarding the sale OF large quantities OF
coal 20 the Spanish Government by dealers In this
city. md the Dstrict-Atiorney, II Is said, Is simply
waiting for certain other developments before TAX
ing action. Chief McManus made several I'M
portant discoveries to-day I'm connection with the
searching investigation which was begun last Mon.
dsy. The Secret Service officials learned to-day
that since the has been in progress hundreds
OF tons Of coal have been shipped by brokers IN
this locality TO the Spanish agerts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-10
BAILEY AGAINST THE VOLUNTEERS.

Washington June . tSpeciaD.-Mr. Bailey. or
Texas to-day continued his task Of eliminating
from the Democratic party In the House OF Repre-
sentatiyes those who 10 not agree with MIN. ana he
met with such success that on the vote TO pass the
Soldiers Voting bill to It's enerossment and thrd
reading only thirty-slx other Democrats were re-
corded with him ia the negative. The number will
be stu smaller when the vote Is taken on the pas
sage OF the bill. In the course Of the debate which
preceded the motion for the previous question on
tho bill and amendments Mr.. Bailey delivered a
constitutional argument against the right OF Con-
rress TO provide that citizens and legal voters OF
the United States who have gone forth TO defend
the flag OF their country may vote for Representa-
lives In that body.
His argument commanded slight attention and
Icss respect and afterward. when he began TO
waste time In hopeless hlibustcring. a majority OF
the members OF his own party became dsgusted
ana refused TO follow his erratic and disastrous
lc,dership Even the vote OF 30 to 81 In favor Of
,bn endorsement and third reading OF tho bill
however aid not admonish tho Texan that he had
heller dtsist and he demanded the actual engross-
ment OF the measure. ana mus obtained short
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-10
CORPUS CHRISTI PROCESSION.

HooDLUMs CAUSE PANIC AND MANY PERSONS
ARE INJURED.
Madrid June 9.-The procession Of Corpus
Christi was one Of unusual splendor. Besides the
triumphal car conveying the Sacrament It in
cluded a unique innovation-a likeness OF our
Lady Of Guadalupe. whose famous shrine CO.
lumbus. Pizarro and fernando Cortes as we'll
other heroes and discoveries. invariably visit
ed before starting on their voyage
The procession left the Cathedral Mt , o'clock
and traversed several streets without incident.
but on It's arrival at the Puerta del Sol number
OF hOOdlums insulted the Church emDems.
The police and troops lining the square satred
a few OF the row1ies. causing panic in the
crowd. mainly composed Of women and children,
who were stampeded Ia all the by-streets Many
women were hurt and others tainted. \ few
children we're trampled. but escaped serious
injury.
The procession detained for some time.
Eventually however. order was restored and the
procession continued without further trouble
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-10
". r. HEARST SUES THE WORLD"

ASKS 10000 FOR AN ALLEGED LIBELI/OrS ARTI-
CID ABOUT A JOURNAL DISPATCH BOAT.
report that libel suit had been brought by
W. r. Hearst against the Press Publishing Com
pany. which publishes The New-York World"
confirmed last evening In the ONCE OF THE
New-York Journal" Il stated that papers In
the suit had been served upon Dumon, Clark presl-
dent Of the American Exchange National Bank
and vice-president OF the Pres Publishing Com
pany. and that Mr. Hearst asked for damages To
the amount OF 10000 accoun, OF an article
printed in THE World" on Wednesday, under the
heading. Zeal by Theft In Newsgettng Thwarted
nj Port Tampa" The article stated that a cor
poral and guard had been placed on the Buccaneer.
"New-fork Journal dispatch boat at Port
Tampa. and that the correspondents the boat
Mere Were. suspected OF having obtained Government
some other port. from which they could send the
In conssesquence Of he article Mr.. Hearst has
made public letters which he recently addressed
mount a regiment OF cavalry for the war and also
Offering 10 the Government the steel steam yacht
munition FOR the war with Spain. In Offering the
yacht' MI Hearst wrote that ne would enlist me
crew for tho boat and supply their uniforms and
pay their salaries and he requested that the Presi
dent should appoint him 10 command on the
boat, either commander second In COM
mand bnt he stated that no e0ndi'ons aeon
The offer OF Mr. Hearst to equip a regimen, OF
cavalry was not accepted. but the offer Of the
letter written by Mr.. Allen. the acting Secretary
OF the Navy, chat permit for Mr. Hearst to ap-
pear before proper board for examination as a
line officer OF the Navy would be sent 10 him II he
desired. and II h" was appointed due cons.deration
would be given 10 his request 10 be allowed 20
serve upon his boat, but the Department would
detail a regular naval officer 10 the command or the
Yacht IL a later letter Mr. Allen acknowledged a
Communication from Mr.. Hearst. stating tnat the
Buccaneer would be turned over TO tho naval au-
thorities M Tampa. Mr.. Allen also wrote that the
armament OF tho yacht offered by Mr.. Hearst had
heen recommended by the Bureau OF ORDNANCE
that permit for Mr.. Hearst to appear before. the
Board OF Examination for line officer had been is-
sued and that an ofncer would DC sent 10 lhihPa
TO enlist the of the yacht
The placing OF corporal and guard on me
R,cca raer nj Tampa was therefore not a hostile
act ~ the Government. bur the hna step in ac-
centirr the Yacht for the use of the Government.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-10
COMMISSIONER HEATING HONORED

4 dinner was given last night at the Arena In
Vast Thirty -frst-st in honor OF James p. Keating
Commissioner OF Highways. by his friends In the
EXth Assembly District. The dinner was the oc-
laslon OF the presentation Of handsome gold
watch and chain. with diamond charm. suitably
Inscribed Ex-Alderman Jacob {. Wund was the
chairman of the Committee Of Arrangements. and
Iudgs Daniel r. Martin was the POSTMASTER Chief
Justice James NJ. Fitzsimons OF the CITY Cour;
mad. the presentation speech anc other addresses
were made ly Assembyman Cornelius f. Collins,
ex-Assistant Dlstrict-Attorrey o Hare and others.
Among those present were Fire Marshal Peter
SceIy. Warden John J. Fal.on. cx-Asscmb. lyman ).
p. CorrigaI ex-Alderman Charles n. DUFFY. Su-
perntendent william Il. O'Rourke, OF Bellevue Hos
pital. and John d. Creamer. MIR. Keaung's private
secretary.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-10
NOTES FROM TIE NAVY YARD.

~. .,s,,, yacht Huntress has come to tho YARD
Tor an overhauing. and together with me
Stranger, the Eugene and the Hist VIII be n''ed
FOR service their destination being Cuban waters
where they will do duty with the combined heets.
A draft O. naval apprentices came 10 the yard
.os..rd.v afternoon from Newport for service on
hoard the Topeka which is duo to sail within
week .
The sailing OF tho auxiliary cruiser Celtic mas
been delayed by a lack o: ice. About ihree nun.
drad TONS have already been placed IN her hold ana
The remainder OF the supply she Is 10 take south
Is ex pected in time allow her sailing this AFTER
noon OF TOMORROW. -, .r h.u.
Two yachts the Restless and the Aheen. nave
received their supplies and sailed. 70 resume du,y
With Admiral Erben's fleet OF harboT de'ehce
vessels. w.t., l., 49,,
The latest idea regarding the Hannibal Is thot
che will not be sent on duty as a collier, but VIII
be used as a transport carry troops TO Cuba. and
possibly to the Philippines.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-10
HAWAIIAN MESSAGE LIKELY.
THE PRESIDENT TO URGE CONGRESS TO
ACT ON ANNEXATION.

IL
WASHINGTON, June 9.-Thc President mas III
contamination, according to a Senator VINO was
in consultation with him to-day. the SUBMISSION
Of a special message to the two Houses OF 'oh-
gress. calling for immediate annexation Oh
Hawaii as a military necessity.
According to this Senator the message VIII
be delayed for a few days to await action that
may be taken by Speaker Reed and the Commit
tee on Rules but is likely to go In with as
little delay as possible perhaps early next week
The purport the measure is a special plea lot
favorable action. calling attention 10 the STRAIT
egic Importance Of the islands. the great al
vantage that would accrue in the present war
situation through securing them ana o'hfr
points In the Hawaiian policy already wei
known.
While the President has not positively an
nounced his purpose to send in the message '"e
Senator who talked with him says the President
Is favorable to this plan. and 1t Will propaply
be adopted and a strong plea made to Con-
gress for Immediate action. The matter has nor
been generally discussed and member OF the
Foreign Relations Committee when asked ABOUT
IT to-day said he had heard that it was pro-
posed but that so far ne knew had not peen
finally decided on.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-10
HOUSE,.
THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON THE WAR
REVENUE BILL ADOPTED.

Washington June s-The bill to enable voun-
teer soldiers to participate In Congressional cleo
lions taken up when the House met to-day a
number Of amendments affecting the method OF
voting and return OF the votes with view 10 pre-
vent fraud were Incorporated. After prolonged con-
yersational consideration OF the bill. in which It's
constitutionallty was discussed. Mr.. BAILEY
Dem. Tex) secured the floor and delivered a
speech against the constitutionality Of the bill.
Mr. LEWIS dem. Wash) opposed the view
advocated by Mr.. Bailey.
At the conclusion OF the speech OF Mr.. Lewis. s
w SMITH lRep.. Mch). In charge OF the BILL
moved the previous question. The motion put
while Mr. CUMMINGS dem. y. " demand
ing recognition to offer amendment 10 give tho
privilege Of voting to the sailors and marines lie
failed to get his amendment In. and upon the an
nouncement of the vote ordering the previous
question the NewYork member called for the ayes
and
II want to know" he cried with vigor that
created much commotion in the House. what
members will dare vote to shut the sailors out Of
this bill"
The rocall Resulted. l39 ayes 9s noes.
Pending n vote upon amendment TO the bill
Mr. DINGLEY arose to present the conference re-
port upon the War Revenue bill. but withdrew his
request and the vote proceeded.
Mr.. Bailey asked unanimous consent for Mr.
WILLIAMS Dem. Mss TO speak for ten minutes
but II was refused. and the Democrats demanded a
rollca upon the amendment.
The amendment providing against fraud was
adopted after two rocalls. the second being called
for by Mr.. Bailey. More than al hour was thus
consumed Mr.. Bailey said he understood the
conference report upon the revenue bill was ready
for presentation. and that II the purpose Of
those In charge to press II TO adoption before adj
Journment Therefore. in order to expedite mat
ters he asked that the Election bill be laid aside
temporarily to admit the conference report
M Smith IN charge OF the measure inclined
ayes and were ordered. the Hawaiian
annexation forces being determined take no
chances OF the Election bill going tomorrow
under a continuing order
Mr.. Bailey demanded rollcai upon the engross-
ment and third reading OF the bill. and at the
clusion OF the vote demanded the reading Of the
engrossed bill. This involved delay. the bill not
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-10
DIPLOMATS AT THE STATE DEFIANT HtNI'

WASHINGTON June "a number OF diplomatic VS.
itors we're at the State Department to-day 'h's
being the regular diplomatic day. they incIudsd
the French Ambassador. VI. Cambon. and the hrst
secretary n, the French Embassy NJ. Thiebat DR.
Garcia Merou the Argentine Minister. who u just
back from London Marquis Santo-Thyrso the
Portuguese Minister; the Ministers OF the Nctner-
lanGs and OF Ecuador and the Charge q AHdires
OF chill
The call OF the French Ambassador attracted
more than passing attention In view o. the con-
slant cable reports that France and Austria are
likely to act in behalf of Spain when that country
gets ready TO make overtures for peace. II can
be stated positively. however. that II the French
Government conemplates any such course II mas
not made its purposes known up to this time 10 its
Ambassador "a Washington. and In the absence
OF instructions peace suggestions OF course were
not preached by him during his extended talk with
Secretary Day to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-10
4 RECEPTION FOR OSCAR s. STRAITS.
THE JrpEANs DO HIM HONOR on his APPOINT
MENT AS MINISTER TO TURKEY.


In honor OF his recent appointment as Minister 10
Turkey an informal reception was given 10 oscar
q Straus last evening at Clarn s restaurant In
Twenty-t hird-st by the Judeans an organization
comuosed OF Hebrews Interested In literature.
science and the arts. The reception followed the
societv's annual meeting. About forty-hve OF the
eighty members were present
Al The close Of his annual report President Henry
Leipziger turned to Mr. Straus and made short
address complimenting him on his appoin tment,
and extending the sOcietys congratulations anu
best wishes In replying. MIR. Straus took occasion
10 say that the appointment was not made. as
many thought, because OF his religion. The fact
that he was n jew he said neither assisted nor
retarded his appointement. and had nothing what
LAS a matter of fact" said Mr.. Straus. II go as
an American and II | forget that, am certainly
unworthy TO represent our country.
Mr. Straus received the personal congratulations
OF those present and dinner was nfterward served
Prominent among those present were; the Key Or
Gottheil the Rev. DIR. kohler. Samuel Oppenheim
ssiiiverman' Xdoiphus Solomon, 9. NJ. sulzburger
Isidor Straus Samuel a. Tuska. q. r. Tuska, s.
a. Tuska DR.. II: NJ. Weinberg. the Rev stephen
Stirk Professor Richard Gotthei Samuel Green
baum and Daniel L. Hays.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-10
LAND CONTROVERSIES, TO BE SETTLED.

washington. June Y.-That portion OF Tue rcport
OF the conference committee on the sundry CIVIL
Appropriation bill adopted by both houses or Con-
sress contains II new paragraph franco oy 'he
oan,arro.s nrovidnc n way OF settlement OF all
controversies between settlers on the public lands
and the Northern Pacific Railway Company. sue
cessor I'm ow nership the lard grant OF the North
crn Pacific Railroad Company. These cases In tho
courts and the department already number many
ton and hardship 10 the settlers The act applies
10 the future as well to the past, and provides
rhnr the Northern Pacific Railway Company may
abandon ali the lands 10 which its right Is disputed
atcd any State through which the road runs.
whereupon Gear title shall vest In the settler.
The same privilege to abandon the contested land
Is accorded to the settler. II is asserted that the
legislation will quiet ten thousand titles IN the
States OF wis sin Minnesota. North Dakota.
Montana. Idaho. oregon ana Washington. and
while protecting the setter also frees the Northern
Pacific Railroad grant from further contention In
the courts and the Government Land Department
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-10
REVIEWED By MAJOR-GENERAL ROE.

General Roe reviewed the l09th and l6sth Regi-
ments last evening. He accompanied by
Lieutenant Colonel Hurry. Major Holland and
Captain Gerard The 109h was commanded by
Major Japha and ten companies appeared on the
floor OF the armory. When General Roe arrived
the drum and fife corps struck up a lively air. the
order 10 march was given. and the companies made
the circuit of the large armory passing in review
in fOurs. The men were then halted, ond the order
for open ranks was given General Roe and the
officers accompanying him passed between the lines
and personally inspected the individuals of the
regiment
At the close OF the review General Roe informed
Major Japha that he was highly grained at the
showing made. The party then proceeded to the
G9th Regiment Armory. where the lG9th
viewed. The regiment contains seven companies.
1t commanded by Major Mccarthy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-10
BEAR CAMPAIGN CONTINUED.

The bear campaign was continued on the STOCK
Exchange Yesterday but with only trhing sue
cess The selling In the morning was almost wholly
professional. Sugar teing selected as the special
point OF attack. But with each fractional decline
In prices there came rush OF new buying orders
the result being decidedly irregular market dur
ing most Of the day. Late in the afternoon the
shorts began TO cover. and the market rallied sharp
ly. the early losses IN many issues being fully
recovered. and the net losses in the others except
Sugar being only fractional The market closed
strong AS a rule the low-priced stocks were again
frmer than the higher-pri Brooklyn Rapid
Transit made a net gain for the day OF 81 per cent
The transactions in this stock aggregated 1883
shares
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-10
THE COUNTRY or ADAM.
ONE PLACE HE KNEW WHEN HE RETuRHSS
TO EARTH.
From The Washington Star.

From The Washington Star. 4.
''Oi course" remarked the Cuban. VINO u ~
America because he can do more good here than nc
can at home Spain Is the slowest country . 90
earth and II Is her weight on poor Cuba that Ihs
her to the ground all the time. There Is iav -
that | have known since my childhood whicn " 80
follows: once upon time. not many years asv
Adam asked leave to revisit the EARTH teatro de
g,orias Y fatigas. Having obtained II. ne W.
first to Germany The sight OF The father' ~
studded with universities. the roads the canas ' M
bridges all astounded our great foretather wny n 70
longer made out his former land lie went Oh urv
England and. To- railways engines kissing IN s s,e
direction ports with forests or masts pee,..,l
an ant mole all busy. bustling, buying. sei, s,ns
Great was his disappointment at finding ever ,,iss
chang ed--aspect OF country. dress, tongues put
life France ne could more know again % he
Hello what is this" he exclaimed WIN J JOY aS Es-
crossed the Rida and his eye swept tastlie. l
tramadura- This he CRIED ! * S" och As
well. This is m. terra. my own land. ana sue" ~
left Vlve dos" , $1,000. .,a nur.
IN Is true story. too 70 al ,hsrs today 10
wouldn't know the difference unless y n ms hsd 8
that the fence around the Garden OF Euer hansin9
few more palings OFT II ana tue sa'e vas
on enc hir~~-"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-10
JUSTICE HEPRICK AND TAMNANY.

Democratic politicians in the city last eveh'ns
said they did not take much interest In repo'
that Senator Murphy had made plans to have ','
tee u. Cady Herri,k nominated for Governo o,c TX
the Democratic State Con rention Justice hsu.i.ai
lives In Albany and has been known as politics,
friend OF Grover Cleveland but he came OUT suy vss
for William jennings Bryan and the tree-s"ssvs.
platform In 1896. His term as Justice or me ,Sx
preme Court does not expire until December 81 lS~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-10
TROLLEYCAR RIMS THROTGH FIRE.
PASSENGERS ALARMED WHEN 1T CROSSES
BURNING BRIDGE-oNF JUMPS
AND Is HURT.

Several passengers trolley-oar were fnucn
alarmed last night when the car reached the
wooden bridge over which the line runs at van
Nest Station and found the bridge on fire Inc
flames had been started by spark from an engine
in the railroad yards near at hand. The motor
of the did not seem 10 mind fire much ior
he pushed the switch around full and rushed ms
car over the burning bridse through the snoss.
one passenger got alarmed and jumped on. MS
ankle was sprained The other passengers yeir,sSu.
but kept their seats and were not injured Ins
fire did not amount 10 much. and was put ou, WI"
Few pals CT water after the car had passed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-10
DEATH ENDED HIS FUN.
A MAN KILLED WHO THOUGHT Io hMUoh "
CROWD By CLIMBING ELECTRIC
LIGHT POLES

jaime. Thompson. thrty-eight years oiu' an. ~"
ar-,.d a driver ernpoyed by A. X. Tower OF Elm
PARK Richmond Borough. began drinking heaviiS
Yesterday afternoon and last night In the evening
he thought it fitting that he should furnish some
amusement for the neighborhood. so he clmpeo an
electric light pole and sat on the cross arms re
dehed any one TO come up ana .ahe nan W ~.
49, h uas tired OF amusing himself and the
re,shhors Thompson climbed down. reaching the
ground in safety
A little while later ne went to anofher pore.
hort distance beyond and climbed It. In sight OF
crowd which had followed him THIS time ne a ue
ni,nhed head first 10 the ground ltis heao ianIeu
on curbstone. and ms sku nd, was az the Morgue