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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-03
GENERAL LEES SURRENDER.

General George 4. Forsyth. in IIarper's for April
took my first and last look al the great con-
fcderate chieftain. This is what | saw: A hnely
formed man apparently about sixty years OK
age well above the average height with a clear,
ruddy compcxion-just then sufrused ~ a deep
crimson flush that rising from his neck OVER
spread his face and even slightly tnged ms
broad forehead. which. bronZcd where II had
been exposed to the weather. was clear and
beautifully white whore 1t had been shielded by
his hat-decp brown eyes. a firm but well shaped
Roman nose. abundant gray hair, silky and fine
Ia texture. with full gray beard and mustache.
neatly trimmed and not oNcrlOng. but Mhlch
nevertheless almost completely concealed ms
mouth. A splendid uniform Of Confederate gray
cloth. that had evidently seen but little service
which was closely huttoncd about him. and NJ.
ted him t. perfection. An eXquistcy mounted
sword attached 10 a gOld-cmbroidercd Russia
leather belt. traiIcd loosely on the floor AT ms
side. and in his right hand he carried a broad
brimmed soft gray felt hat. encrcled by golden
cord. while in his left hand he held pair OK
buckskin gauntlcts. Booted and spurrcd sun
vigorous and erect, he stood bareheaded LOOKING
out Of the open doorway sad-faced and weary,
a soldier and gentleman. bearing himself 10
defeat with an all-unconscious dignity that 50
well upon him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-03
A RAPIDLY GROWING PLANT.
From The Philadelphia Record.

From The Ihiladcpha Record.
plant that grows at the rate OF nine inches
every twenty four hours without earth or water
Is n curiosity in the possession Of Captain = K.
Vaughn. Of No 52f kced-st Captain Vaughn
calls his plant snake lily" 1t came TO him
through a friend In Cochin China. and when il
first arrived at n bulb 1t looked like a huge Ind
ian turnp. II lay during the greater part OF the
winter in n dark closet, but recently IL began TO
show signs OF awakening from Its long sleep
Mrs Vaughn knew the symptoms. for the bulb
has been In the familys possession for several
years now. and she had watched its successive
bloominRs and withcrings during that time
Mrs. Vaughn took II out of its hiding place and
set 1t in an ordinary peach basket with nothing
at all about 1t except some newspapers. mot
ted green stalk pushed its way out OF the top
OF the bulb and grew at the amazing rate above
mentioned until now IL has reached the height
OF eight feet one inch. and Is just beginning to
wilt. OF this total height the pistil tongue
issuing from the cup Of the lily represents four
feet one inch. Cup and pistil are both Of n
beautiful dark maroon color. The flower and
stalk will gradually withcr away and drop of
the bulb The latter will then be planted in
earth and in July and August will show a
great umbrella like spread OF foliage. In Sep
tcmbcr this. too. Will withor. and the bulb will
80 to sleep for the winter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-03
KEEP orr THE GRASS" ABROAD.

From the Pail Mall Gazette.
German pleasure grounds and open spaces are
not unfrcqucntly protected by notice to this
effect: The gardens and walks are CONNIE nded
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-27

to do with a political society in Prussia
and clubs are also forbidden to combine
and have a centralized organization. When such
organization takes place it is either secret or
the Government shuts its eyes to it. The latter
is the case among the parties favorable to It's
policy but it is continually bOthering the Social
Democrats who reply very APPLY: why don't
you prosecute the Conservatives. too" what
the country now wants is a liberal law when
shall obtain in all the provinces alike, and the
agitation for it is likely to have considerable
to do In the outcome Of the election.
The economic discussion will consist largely ol
arguments for and against the protection OF the
farmers The Agrarians contend that Germany
ought to be an agricultural country. or. al least
heavily protect whatever agriculture 1t has, ana
the manufacturers who are largely Liberals
say that It is obviously manufacturing couh-
try, and must buy its foods where they can De
bought the cheapest. The Government mas ar
ranged treaties with different countries concern
ing the importation Of agricultural produc'S'
and the Agrarians want these changed so 'hd'
what they produce will have to be bought III
higher prices. The manufacturers demand On
the other hand. that the treaties w HALL 'A1NeN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-27

one thousand Social Democratic votes were
given. while no other party obtained more than
hfteen thousand. and the aggregate adverse vote
was under thirty thousand. The Constitution
provides that a periodical redistribution shall
be made. but this article has up to date re-
manned dead letter.
The economic situation Of the country is to
be the main topic of discussion in the campaign,
but the present law of association will also come
in for considerable criticism. When the Reichs-
tag passed the imperial code OF laws which is
to take effect in 1900 the understanding was
that the Chancellor OF the Empire would
turn the favor shown him by the Reichstag in
accepting the code by bringing in soon new
and liberal VereinsgcsetZ applicable throughout
the country. He promised to do this. but year
and more has gone by since he pledged himself,
and nothing has yet been done. No
woman. for instance. can have anything
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-27

AS can be easily seen from these figures II IL
to the interests OF the Social Democrats to agi-
tate for proportional representation, ana TINS
they are now doing. The present Rechstag con-
stituences were determined by the constituencies
Of 1871. and contained at that time population
Of one hundred thousand each. The average
population Of an electoral district in the census
Of 1890 had. however, risen to l24,ioi' ana 'hiS
increase was almost wholly confined to the
towns, the agricultural population having III
general declined Agriculture Is consequently
oyer-represented and industry under represent
Cd to an enormous extent. Many constituencies
have more than 100000 inhabitants some more
than half a million. and the large constituencies
are the strongest centres OF Social Democracy
Thus Berlin, with a population OF nearly TWO
millions has only six members In the Relchstae'
and five Of these Social Democrats In one
Of the divisions represented by Liebknechl' niv
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-27
SUNDAY. MARCH q, 1893.

majesty, on the 18th Of this month, and his
TRENDS are now preparing great ovation for
him Bebel the other most important leader
speaks from time 10 time at meetings and is in
constant communication with the smaller So
clahstc leaders throughout the country. but as
before said, everything is being done rather
quietly, and the most of the open agitation is
probably to be postponed until just before cleo
ton day. The present strength of the most i'm
portant factions in the existing Reichstag will
be seer in the following table. which gives for
the sake Of comparison what II would be if pro-
portiOnal representation were carried out.
Membership
which
would
result for
Actual proportional
member
ship. sentaton-
Deutsche Konserv1tisen .............. II "a
Deu,sche Rechspartei ............... 2s %
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-27
RACE FOR THE REICHSTAG.
THE COMING GERMAN ELECTIONS AND
THE QUESTIONS INVOLVED.

SOCIAL DEMOCRATS KEEPING QUIET BUT Ex-
PARTIES AND THEIR AIMs-THE HOPE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-27

FOR MODERATE REFORM.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-14
LABOR TROUBLES IN FRANCE.
PRECAUTIONS AGAINST
THREATENED STRIKE OF
RAILWAY MEN

Paris. Oct. 13.-The number OF men returning TO
work was greatly increased this morning and the
meetings OF the strikers were poorly attended In
fact the strike of the laborers employed by the
building trades is considered ended.
In consequence of the committee OF the railroad
mems union deciding to-day In favor of general
strike and sending instructions to the provincial
branches to cease work. with reminder OF the
secret measures agreed upon at the railroad mems
congress for the hndrance OF traffic in the event of
a strike the police this afternoon raided the offices
OF the committee and seized all the papers found
there
On account Of false report that the police
intended TO close the Labor Exchange this evening.
there was considerable excitement among the
strikers. who gathered in large numbers around the
building, remaining until dispersed by the police.
The troops have been ordered 10 remain in bar
racks. Owing to the threatened strike of railway
men. the stations at Amiens. Grenoble. Arras,
Bethune. Ions and other points have been occu-
pied by soldiers
All the railway stations in Paris are occupied by
the military tonight. The companies have en-
gagged extra men and taken other precautions for
possible but unexpected, trouble.
The builders at their meeting in the Labor Elk
change voted in favor of general strike.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-14
EVIL PORTENTS AT PEKING.
THE EARLY DEATH OF THE EMfhNof'
ExPECTED-DOwAGER EMPREsss


TIVE EARLY DEATH OF THE EMPEhoh
rvprCTED-DOwAGER EMPREsss
USURPATION.
london. Oct 1.-THE Picking correspondent
OF The Times" says;
."The foreign legations have not YET peen "o
.sad nv the Tsung-li-Yamen that the Empress
nouaqer has assumed the Regency. whlch daliy
,ssuroes more the nature of usurpation' lhere
.rson,nous indications, and the early oea'" u
the Er,peror is expected"
A a,snatch 10 The Daily Mail, from Eehe'
saws that th,rty-three Italian biueJ acKe's nave
,r-,ved there TO guard the Italian Legation
The British German and Japanese MINISTER'S
~ Peking. according TO special dlspatch iIo"
Shanghai have vainly sought for week past
an audience with the Emperor.
An official Of the Tsung-h-Samen says 'he f'n
neror lies IN e dying condition in small puilo
,rg on a lake near the Empress Dowaser par
.ca where no man can penetrate.
dispatch 10 THE Daily Telegrapn from
Shanghai SAWS il is credby reported there that
Chang Ying Houan. who was recently dismissed
IRON, the Tsung-n- Yamen and from all his other
oHces and hanished 10 Iii, Chinese Turkestan'
was murdered while en- route TO the place Oh
sxue on q secret order OF the Empress Dowager
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-14
PAy AND MAsO CONFER.
THE c1-RAN PRESIDENT AGREES TO FURTHER
THE DISARMAMENT OF HIS TROOPS.

THE C1rBAN PRESIDENT AGREES TO FURTHER
THE D1sBANDMENT OF HIS TROOPS.
cor.toco do Cuba oct. 13-sehor Bartolome
Maso accompanied by two members OF his stan
arrived this morning at Manzaniho. Soon after
arrival he went to the palace. formerly occupied
hv Colonel Parron the late Spanish commander
% visit Colonel Ray in command of the United
States troops Sehor Maso went from Santa
Cr,,z del Sur a small town in the province OF
Iouerto Principe about seventy-1ve miles Iro"
NanzanilIo where the Cuhans now nave 'heH
headouarters and where. on OCTOBER ~ the
Cuban Assembly will meet to elect new fresI-
dant and 10 decide as TO the plans for disband-
,,g .he army if disbandment Is considered
advisable and as to ;other important matters
Colonel Raw received him courteously. expressed
Measure at the opportunity of an interview ana
said he hoped Senor Maso would arrange for
disbanding the Cubans under General KOS III
the neighborhood of Manzano. so that work
in the fields could begin. He also earnestly a'-
vised the President Of the so-called Cuban Fro-
visional Government TO disband the Cupah
troops at all points now In possession oi '"e
United States forces. in order that the men
might give the assistance so greatly heeueu u
place the country in a position 10 recover Aoni
the evils of the three wears war o,,,
sehor Maso readily agreed 10 carry out SolUie. h
RAYS request. and said that genera hios
chould receive orders Immediately 10 nispdnu
his men He said he much regretted the ou'
RACES committed the estates at klgney anu Anu
elsewhere but he thought 1t possible tnat .he
deeds complained OF we're not done Dy Cupais,
but bv Spaniards. Thoroughly In accord WIN
Colonel Rays proposal to get the Cuban SO SOL
diery at work throughout the Province Oh aat, 70
tiago he promised TO do all IN MS power W
brI5y about this result. believing, he said that
,be sooner the country was prosperous ana
happy the sooner Cuba Libre would he an & ac
orrrriishcd fact and believing also that the pest
nolic,, for the Cubans now was TO co-opera'e
heartily with the Americans In their plans for
building up the country. Il believe sala Senoi SEM.
in two years will be more prosperous thah ever
before" 49,. an.
The interview lasted over an nour, ana APP
rarentlv was satisfactory TO both. Maso leaves
toNrnorrow on his return. going by the insursent
steamer Fernando.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-14
TO OVERAWE JAMAICA RIOTERS.

A FORCE OF FOUR HUNDRED WHITE TROOPS
WITH MAXIM GUNS TO KEEP ORDER
xirgstop Jamaica Oct. l3-Several more fam
files from Anette Bay and the adjacent distrc"
az ST Mary and Portland have arrived at kings
ton and Port Antonio. owing TO the growing appre-
hension OF serious negro disturbances
In response to the urgent appeals OF the resident
landed proprietors. storekeepers and others VINO
oxnress doubt OF the power of the civil authofies
90 maintain order by means OF the native piacA
-, Tho Government dispatched four nun
Srsd white trooos. with Maxim guns. to the dis
turpen Tnorial secretary In an interview THIS
drn,ne Expressed the opinion that no trouble heeo
mo, nssc,,ed from the Maroons all the appreneh-
,ans pf nonting. he added. 70 the native yamaiS,a ,
,a sions R,if he continued, the latter VIII surely
os ATTEMPT rioting In the face OF the display OF
xot a. now made Public opinion rs not so con-
ag, md the excitement is spreading throughout
parishes and this feeling is not al
IL yed nv the fact that the Maroons say they are
ready 10 supper, the Government accordins 70
treaty conditions for is felt that the loyalty OF
thc Naroons largely depends on the result OF to-
days trial Of thsI cHi@sA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-14
DRAINING GOLD FROM LONDON.

AcrIoN OF THE BANK OF ENGLAND TO fKh-
VENT 1T CAUSES A SCARE
ro,ao, ~, ,aThe rise in the discount rate
n, tho RsrL ~ england from to per cent TO-
day momentarily scared the markets. feopie
Jumped TO the conclusion that the bangs action
was due TO the war scare and to Lord Roseoerys
speech Calm reflection. however has SHOWN 'ha'
II was only measure of precauloh' Inc pei
sistent buying Of gold by the un'ed o'a'ea %ma
Cerr,an, has nravented the bank from securing
any and as q consequence. the banks reserve is
lower than 1t has been since April last when
per cent rate adopted.
According 10 the best Informed opinion. the rise
in the rate s a purely financial measure without
any connection with hint from the Io'ei'''"''
OF the delicate political situation; -. .-.Ao L.,
Moreover looking TO the actual large trace IN.
debtedness 10 the United States the bank dreCVs V
were appre hensiye that low rates here Inlgit iaci
tate a heavy drain Of gold TO America Id'sr - ~.
The season when the American crops ooii' '
freely into the market
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-14
rpE PEACE NEGOTIATIONS.
.-sc,oNs OF THE AMERICAN COMMITS
SION IN PARIS.
,n.1D REPORT AS TO THE PROGRESS OF THE
Observation-Disclosures AND
THE CUBAN DEBT.

THE CUBAN DEbl
-, Oct 13.-The American Peace Commits
- Aeld their usual session. Of three hours
...,on to-day They assembled again at D
.,o,ock this afternoon.
r,e Temps" this evening says; I'VE have
-...,ved from our Madrid correspondent dis
..,oh dated October r. asserting that a report
r.s circulated in Madrid on Wednesday to the
., that the Commissioners we're exclusively
..o,n,ed with the Cuban question. and that the
commissions had agreed except regarding the
evacuation by the Spanish troops. the surrender
=, war material and the question OF the CUBAN
,sh, The respective Governments are now eA-
.r,n,ng these questions. Spain is said to be
v,,ns 10 surrender the war material provided
,,e Americans accord an extension OF time for
.,s evacuation, and in spite Of the fact that the
ao,a on which the Americans Will assume the
.a,,,n,stration OF the island is December ].
IAN agreement on the debt question Is more
nAcult. the Americans claiming that the ques-
,on IA Irrelevant because the United states Is
-, snnexing Cuba The Americans further
,o,d that a majority Of the Cuban debt was IN
ourrcd before the civil war of 1898. and that
,As whole Of the debt since contracted has beeh
acvoted entirely to the prevention OF Cupah IN
,snendence. wherefore the ultimate settlement
:, the debt should devolve on the future cuban
Government Thus Spain would prefer the an
,sYat,on Of Cuba TO the United states.
~1, ,s further affirmed that. falling an agree
rent between the Commissions. this matter VIII
No admitted 20 arbitration
The TEMPS" adds that the Commissions nave
,pnared memoranda interchanging their views
n the clauses OF the protocol which are peins
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-14
ROYAL WELCOME TO VENICE.
EMPEROR AND EMPRESS OF GERMANY ON
THEIR JOURNEY TO PALESTINE

EMPEROR AND EMPRESS OF GERMANY ON
THEIR JOURNEY TO PALESTINE.
Venice. Oct. 13-The Emperor and Empress
OF Germany arrived here at noon and proceeded
TO the royal palace. They were choered by the
crowds which witnessed their arrival.
The King and Queen Of Italy met the Emperor
and Empress at the railroad station. The meet
ing between the royal and imperial couples was
of the most cordial nature Emperor William
Kissed the hand of the Queen of Italy. and King
Humbert kissed the hand of the Empress OF
Germany. The Queen and the Empress en-
braced each other. While the meeting was In
progress rlassed military bands played the Ma
tonal anthems The Emperor and Empress.
accompanied by King Humbert and Queen Mar
garet, were rowed to the palace, in the state
gondolas, by way OF the Grand Canal. The EN-
peror and the King occupied one gondola and
the Empress and the Queen were seated in an
other gondola Both these boats we're escorted
by eight municipal barges richly ornamented.
and were followed by a great fotilla of gor-
dolas There was great cheering all along the
route followed, and enthusiastic crowds of peo-
pie welcomed the party on the Piazza of st.
Mark
After Their Matesties had entered the palace
they appeared on a balcony. which brought
forth a renewal Of the accamations of the peo-
pie, and the bands played the Italian and Ger
man anthems. The whole town and all the
ships In the harbor were gayly decorated.
After luncheon at the palace. the Emperor
and Empress boarded the imperial yacht Hohen-
zOern and, at 1 O'Clock this afternoon. sailed
for COnstantinoDe, conveyed by the German
second-cas cruiser Hertha. The warships in
port sauted the Hohenzoern, and the imperial
travellers repeatedly cheere0 by the crews
the yacht went to sea-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-14
CONFESSED AND THEN DIED.
AN OWEGO BANK CLOSED AND THE AS
STSTANT CASHIER DEAD
-EMBEzzLEMENT DISCOVERED BY THE
BANK EXAMINER

Washington. Oct l3.-Chares G. Dawes Con-
troller OF the Currency, to-day telegra phed the
cashier Of the TiogA National Bank of Owego, N
Y, of which Senator T. C. Platt Is president to
close the doors OF that institution. stating that
he had placed G. f. Van Brecklin. National Bank
Examiner. in charge of the bank. This action was
taken by the Controller result OF the recent
examination by Examiner Van Brecklin. which
disclosed large defalcat tlon the part OF Ell W.
Stone. the assistant cashier.
Mr.. Stone died at his home Wednesday nigh:
shortly after he had been confronted by the Ex-
aminer with the defalcation. He confessed his
guilt. The Examiner reports that from careful
examination OF the books Of the bank he
has been able to make there is no evidence what
over of any completely the part of other officers
OF the bank.
The defalcatlon occurred through the manlpula-
tion OF the individual deposit ledger by the assist
ant cashier. who was also acting as receiving
teller. 1t is understood the pecuatons Of the as
sistant cashier covered about twenty years, small
amounts being taken at time This was made
possible by Stone acting at times as both recelv-
ing teller and individual bookkeeper.
Owego, y. Y. oct. BIT is said that Mr.. Stone,
tie assistant cashier OF the Tioga National Bank,
which was closed to-day by the Controller OF the
Currency. confessed to the Bank Examiner that
during the last twenty years he had embezzed
$4,000 The banks affairs are being examined to-
night as thoroughly possible, to ascertain the
whole truth Of the affair.
United States Senator r. c. Patt is the president
Of the Tioga National Bank and his brother. Fred
erick T. Patt is cashier. The latter has been so
feeble for several years that the actual duties OF
the cashiers Office have fallen on Mr.. Stone.
The deficit affects only the stockholders OF the
bank The cerditors will be paid in full. The
capital stock was 10000 and the surplus $4,000
Senator Platt and his son, Henry b. Patt, went
~ Oweeo Yesterday. Frank r. Platt said that
NJ stone was a trusted man In Tloga and had
heen the County Treasurer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-14
MRS. SHERMiN STRTCREN.
THE WIFE OF THE EX-sECRETARY IN CRIT
IcAL CONDITION.

ICAL CONDITION
Washington. Oct 13.-Mrs. Sherman. wife OF ex-
Secretary John Sherman, suffered a stroke or
paralysis this morning and now lies at her h-st'
home in a very critical condition
As has been her custom for many years Mrs
Sherman rose early yesterday morning Few
minutes afterward while unattended In the bath
room she was stricken with paralysis. and fell
TO the floor unconscious. Mr.. Sherman. who was
in an adjoining apartment heard her fall. and inn
rnediateIy summoned the servants DR. w. W.
Johnston and DR. Frank Hyatt responded TO the
call for physicians. and have remained with MIS-.
Sherman for the greater part Of the day ana even
ing The stroke has affected her entire right side
and even I'm brief periods Of consciousness she Is
unable TO sneak Tonight she seems 10 De IN
sughtlv improved condition. She recovers con-
sciousness at times but has not spoken word
snce she was stricken AT one time tonight she
evidently recognized Mr. Sherman. who had been
constantly at her bedside throughout the Day
Mrs sherman's health always has been eHcep-
,,onallv good. and while she is well advanced IN
wears. her physicians hold out the hope that she
NAV recover from the present attack. atnouen tney
realize that the chance is small only lew uays ~
ago Mr. and Mrs Sherman returned Iioii III .iol y.
Springs Va With the exception or oriet Visis 70 "
,ba, Do,n. they have spent the entire summer aIii
faIl IN Washinzton since their return from AiaSha
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-14
READY TO TURN OYER PORTO RICO

THE AMERICAN FLAG TO BE HOlsIhD
OVER SAN JUAN ON OCTOBER IS.
San .Iuan de Porto Rico, Oct. 13-lt Is OFF,
c,a,Iv announced that the American flag will be
raised over San Juan on October Is
The ioint meetings Of the United States and
snan,sh Evacuation Commissions terminated
yesterday. Hereafter the American Commission
win meet privately to settle the final details OF
transfer.
Rear-Admiral Schley. who is recovering from
his sprained ankle expects to sail for home on or
before October "a
The Spanish transports Rabat and caVaoohsa
arrived Yesterday morning from Cadiz 10 EN-
bark the remainder Of the Spanish forces
Yesterday the American flag was raised over
Ravamon and Rio Pedras.
The 10Th Pennsylvania Volunteers LETT fohce
on Tuesday.