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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-29
WEST INDIA.,' WEATHER SERTICE.
HAYTI REFUSES TO PERMIT THE EsTAB-
LIsHMENT OF \ STATION ON
ITS TERRITORY.

Washington July 2s.-The Government Of
Hayti has declined TO permit this Government
to establish a weather station on us DOMAIN
Its action follows a request for this privilege
made By the Secretary of State at the instance
OF the Secretary Of Agriculture. with an express
explanation OF the purposes sought. ana tha'
the Haytian Government would thus get the
benefit Of the weather service. The declinaton.
however was definite and doubtless was based
on fear that Il would offend against neu-
trality between the United states and Spain.
All the other governments approached for
authority 70 establish meteorological stations III
their territory have assented. including san
Domingo Stations have been established and
appointments made as follows Santiago de
Cuba George Kingsbury Of this city San'o
Domingo. Louis Dorman Of Pittsburg. Kings
ton. jamaica the central weather station Of tho
new Caribbean system. ". 3. Stockman. Of
Cleveland. in charge: +. G. Tingley. Indiana
and J. W. Towers. District Of Columbia. asss-
tants; Curacao. J. ". Ryckor Galveston. Ten.
Baranquilla. Colombia c. r. Talman. Detroit;
Port Of Spain Trinidad. Ernst T Gors. Phila-
delphia. -. Thomas. +. J. Randolph liSlilct
% Columbia. and clyde Lemon. Iowa; Barha-
does. T. McDonough. Atlanta.
The French possessions. Martinique ana
Guadalupe have Informed MS Government that
they must decline 10 permit the estahilshmoht
Of American stations they have q complete
service OF their own. whose results they ch'el
fully offer 10 cable to this country
To-day F. J. Randolph. formerly in charge OF
the weather service at the House of Repro
sentatives in this city, was directed - complete
negotiations with the French local GoNcrnm'h.
for transmission Of the observations. The nl''d
States Of course will reimburse the French pos
sessions FOR the expense Of cable messages
Mr. Randolph will sail Saturday and VIII stop
at ST Thomas and establish the station ti"rr
leaving CLYDE Lemon in charge Mr.. Randolph
VIII take with him standard meteorological in
strumentS for the use Of the French authorities
Chief Moore Of the Weather Bureau estimates
that this entire Caribbean system. now pro-
vidcd for by an appropriation Of SI5Hp may
be permanently conducted at n cost of not over
$40 600 a year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-29
INCIDENTS AT WILLETS POINT.

Timothy Sullivan, private OF Battery l.. 'h
United States Artillery received probable tract
uro OF the skull yesterday at the hands OF Joseph
winters a saloonkeeper. whose place IL Just out
side tho Wilets Point fortihcaton. Sullivan while
intoxicated II is alleged, entered the saloon and
tried 10 clean II out. He broke mirrors upset me
glasses on the counter behind the bar, and when
Winters demonstrated Sullivan attacked him. Then
Winters secured a bungstarter and struck sullivan
over tho temple with II. The blow made him I'M
conscious Sullivan removed 70 the oarracKs
in n mack Winters was not arrested Wv,
Young woman had her wrist broken az inc WI,
lets Point barracks Wednesday evening Sne Is
INC sHoetheart OF one OF the 22d Regiment boys
doing garrison duty At the fort. and was al me
rescTvotion 10 witness the evening parade. AFTER
the parade was dismissed she mounted her whec!
10 ride 10 Brooklyn 4 cab was coming behind
her. and the horse frightened the young woman.
Her wheel wobblcd and she fell In the ROAD Inc
cabdrver could not stop and the wheels passed
over her right wrist Her injuries were dressed
nv the post surgeon, after which she went nome
She declined to give her name.
Company G. Of the 2ld Regiment, which was de-
tailed to AID the engineers the Wilets Pon, bar
racks yesterday dOnned the regulation blue worn
b. the engineers. The company began 10 learn
the duties OF engineers. and their lesson was tho
constructing OF pontoon bridges and trains
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-29
COMMISSION MEN EXEMPT
COMMISSIONER SCOTT SAYS THEY NEED NOT
PAY TAX.

Collector Treat yesterday received from Internal
Revenue Commissioner Scott a decision in reply n
a number Of letters from commission merchants
in this city asking the effect OF the ruling of the
Commissioner scut 20 Collector p A McClain. Of
Philadelphia OF July y, in which It was held that
commission merchants required 10 pay the
special tax exacted from commercial brokers.
The decision OF Commissioner Scott !s as fol-
lows:
II IS held by this Office that merchants who re-
ceive goods into their possession for sale on COM
mission are not commercial brokers within the
meaning Of the fourth paragraph OF sccHon oa
special under that paragraph II IS further heIn
that warehousemen who receive tobacco, cotton
or other produce or goods on consignment are not
liza bic as commercial brokers under this section.
Auctioneers who sell goods AZ their auctcn-rooms
or on the premises OF the owners, on consignment
are not subject 10 special tax as GOmmeLclaI or2h
ana sell cattle on commission. An earlier and con,
rary r1ng on this point has been reconsidered and
reversed.
The earlier ruling referred 70 was the one for-
warded 20 Collector McClain on July l3, the word
ing Of which was Every person, firm or company
engaged In the general business Of negotiating sales
or purchaS vi Ibe rc<;arsal 90 his ruling up
holds the view Of the law expressed by Collector
Treat early IN the present month, When 70 d uDf-
cation Of commission men from the Produce TX
change be expressed The opinion thdt COMMISSION
merchants were required 10 pay the blfcai YAK
Under The ruling OF Commissioner Scott OF the GAZE
~ Tulv " however Mr. Treat had taken steps 10
q largo nurnher Of notices were mailed Wednesday
night asking delinquents TO call and pay the taX'
A number OF firms In the drygoods district had al
ready paid the so exacted under me law Amons
s,,ns viii az course. be returned under the new
ruling OF Commissioner scott
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Nr,yFOr-NDr,AND WANTS A VOICE.

c. Johns y F, July @-ReceNeF-uehe'"'
,rorIro commenting on the expressions OF s0i.'0
canadian papers that Newfoundland VIII hot NC
allowed representation In the international No'
mission n meet shortly at quebec FOR settc'"'"'
~ the questions at issue between the United states
and Canada points out that Newfoundland ptac-
tcally controls the supply OF bait FOR the ""o,e
North Atlantic fisheries. He suggests tna,' Z"
canada should be selfish enough 10 ignore New
foundland In the negotiations. the colony couId
refuse 20 assent 70 any agreement concluded az
Quebec Tho effect of this would he 10 prevent
American fishermen from securing bait IN New
foundland waters thus destroying the fishery on
the Banks In Mr. Mornes opinion. the On'ted
States Is no, likely to consent 70 any convention
on the fishery question. unless satisfied tnat Nv
foundland concurs. Canada 5 trade WIN 49, 80"
foundllnd now equals that OF the ntei old,Te5
with tho colony bur slight Changes OF taIh .0o,u
throw tho main volume OF trade again mo A"'''-
lean hands . ..a. ,ho Iisberv
Convention which New tound,and has dlrealN nesp-
,ia,ed with the United states. shows thaf tne
Americans regard tho Newfourdand concessions
~ great value. and better terms would ne ootilh-
abls from the Americans II Canada ana New
foilndland were united on tho Commission -
MIR Norine however. does not believe the CdI-
,dia- Ministry will refuse Newioundldnd menUe0-
shin on the Commission.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-29
CITY GLIB WANTS 4 NEW PARTY.
PLATFORM OF NON-INTERFERENCE By
STATE OFFICIALS X CITY AFFAIRS.

STATE OFFICIALS X CITY AFFAIRS
The city Clue. At No 372 Fifth-ave last night.
held a special meeting % consider whether or not
any action should he taken by the club IN the mat
ter Of independent nominations Of judicial senate
and Assembly candidates in the city and county
elections TO be held this fall.
There were forty-nve members Of the CLUB pres
ent. and the business session followed d ui""e''
which was begun o'clock.
Colonel George f Waring presided and the sec
rotary was Frederick Middlebrook. The meeting
lasted for almost three hours. II resulted IN une
"a ssare Of several resolutions. John BROOKS Lea'
TIT moved tho three following resolutions. whlch
seconded by Paul Fuller:
Resolved That it Is the opinion Of thiS n9isaI
should actively support nomlna tons OF JuuItI.,
Senatorial and Assembly candidate, IN ne c"r, nt
election upon platform representing the primer
Resolved That tho persistent, refusal OF our Leg
isaiurc 70 provide a form Of ballot enanilns ".
friends Of good municipal goDeTnmh n 10 obed 70
nominate state officers. and the continued inter
ference by State officers In our city analrs deHion.
strate. the necessity Of carrying the hght iH'o
Rcsoycd That the Council is hereby instructed 10
place itself communication with the various
inunciyal organizations or with individuals in the
several cities OF the state with tho view OF asc'r-
tanning whether the time Is propitouS for tornihs
compl"te ticket In m" field upon a platform TO
orita the state officials 10 abstain from intcrfer-
ing in city affairs and advocating the Massachu-
setts form Of ballot whereby local candidates nl1S
son of their not being nominated on a fun ticket
These resolutions were unanimously adopted. as
was tho following offered by John Jay Chapman:
Resolved That this club cordially approves ana
indorses the names Of Joseph +; DaY w lIldm ~.
Cohen Iamilton odel as cahhH'ust , ~ Vver s
Isaacs candidate for Judge OF inc ny tour, ,
bc necessary 70 aid m carving on vigorous anu
successful campaign for such candidates.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-29
ASSIGNMENT OF BONDS.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT WILL RECOGNIZE
TRANSFERS OF NOTICES OF AL
TOTNFSTS

Washington. July 2-The Treasury Department
to-day issued tho following statement authorizing
the assignment Of the new bonds:
In order TO save veXa.ious emhari assment TO
larger subscribers to the war loan bonds. meaning
by this subscribers for more than 800 the Depart
nert has arranged to recognize transfers Of notices
OF allotments, that persons receiving notice 81
the amount allotted 70 them Will be In position 10
realize them in case OF necessity substantially
as readily II they were in possession ~ ne
bonds allotted TO them. his has seemed TO be IN"
duty Of the Treasury DcrIrtme IN view of IN"
unavoidable delay In placing the actual bonds IN
me hands Of the larger subscribers. The energies
of the Department are now directed 10 shipping
bones 70 small subs ribcrs. under the genera the,
DRY Of the law that the small subscribers should
receive the first consideration.
While making the allotment notice ssSignahle az
provided. will not be as convenient 70 III" larser
subscribers as would moro prompt delivery OF me
bonds. II is believed the arrangement viii fairy
meet the needs Of those who. for various reasons
cannot await the actual delivery OF the bonds.
Sample forms Of assignment and TRANSFERS nave
been furnished the sub-treasuries In New YORK
Boston Philadelphia. Baltimore. Chicago Clncin-
natl. St Louis San Francisco and New Orleans,
where application can be made by those interested
and fuller particulars obtained
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yoT Hor. But EXTREMELY ANNOYING.
EXCESSIVE HUMIDITY CAUSES GREAT DlsOo"'
FORT THOUGH THE TEMPERAr-
NIT HrGE

II is good thing for the citizens Of New-fo rh
,bo, President C;ugeenheimers Anti-Frotanlty Ia"
u,s not ricidly enforced yesterday perhaps MI
C;upc.nheImer may now amend fis reso'u''o
that tho law will not be operative during SUI"
weather as was then experienced. cther" -
~ ha feared that the police force VIII ne eHl'eS
insufficient 70 deal with the number Of 49,
and IL f. even possible that good many VI -"
en.s,, NAV he under the painful necessity OF ar
Ito oo.b o,ber Certainly the police officers ~
Ncw-York we're not among those VINO suli''e' ''.'
loaet IN account Of the pherir condltiohs S'
terdav The majority of them do not possess ,''c
slender beauty Of Narcissus. but are OF roouS'e'
build and the combined heat and humidty hau
deporahle effect upon their comfort
The weather Of Yesterday was remarkable IN
more WAYS than one AT noon the hum'o!y !" W
atmosphere reached the almost record pom. % ~
nor cent while the temperature was only =" oe-
greos But il was not only the humidity th2t
caused decomfort The city seemed TO ne co'e'eN
nv . mantle Of mist which appeared to prevent oue
slightest breath of air from reach1hg ine ~ Inc
There was n sharp shower ABOUT oc,vCh. IA neect
afternoon which did not have the silghte5r In.
I'm making things cooler lrdee1, Inc tic oaored as
which ,hny b Cd b srISi heated.
n., AIR TN" shower spoken of the city seen
from the nigh buildings downtown. prostntea a r.
llu, ,,hia a6nnaranco II can only he described as
an effect IN lead color. but ny 10 ,n go bor
'oos in similar zones The city looked absouteeiy
mncannv as though bathed In supreme d' 81
strong moonlight with all the softenlhg eile0' "
IN ne evening the weather became st more hoH
trying There was fog over me 1--WE b %ad been
ocd ali over With mucilage. II Is probable '1d t
most persons would prefer even NE rom what the
Weather bureau people call general htmlut,S MORO
The indications for torday are no' lining pre-
diced showers and Thunderstorm M nrot Of
perature. What the humldi'y VIII ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-29
TROOPS AT CONNECTTCTT CAMP.
THEY WERE NOT ORDERED 70 DRILL WITH WET
FEET

Camp Haven, Mantle. Conn. July Is (specia'l'-
Owing n heavy fog. with frequent dashes OF
rain there has heen lttle drilling here to-day
The parade ground was 50 wet that u was dithcu't
N execute company movements. and Lieutenant
colonel Rodgers dd rot consider that the emer-
genc!.s redulre every man IN the 81 Regiment 10
20, his zee, wet, The men remained IN their tents
much O, the day They have been eating IN IN"
state resshouses for two or three days
Al the surgeons headquarters vaccination or mo
Al Regiment men goes on steadily. The regiment
NOW has band made up ~ enlisted men led by
chief Musician Charles Philips. oc New-London
Some ~ the musicians are not familiar with the
rse q, their Instruments YET Musician Philips
saws he Will have as Ara regmen'al band as
,he~. is % he found N the volunteer army within
few weeks
Every Army Officer who comes 70 camp IS loud
with praise - the infantry drill ~ Battery Z.
HEAVY Artillery As the battery has no artillery
guns with which 20 practice. II has been 1ri!iHs
constantly with tho Springfield rifles. with when II
THIS morning Battery 2 Heavy Artillery. sta
acted as escort at the funeral OF Corporal George
J Reardon. Of the Regular Army. VINO was
wounded IN the battle az RI Caney. and died on
the hospital ship Relief soon after reachins New,
York Corporal Reardon Was buried WIN Iu.l
military honors The pail was horne by SIX
the grave and the bueer blew taps. Tho entire
battery 200 men. commanded 10y Lieutenant Evans,
IN the absence OF Captain Breckhriu, marched be-
hind The henrse 70 tho cemetery.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-29
Mr.. BABCOCK GAINING STRENGTH.
OPPOSITION TO his REMUNERATION NOT LIKELY
TO PREVAIL.

Washington. July q (SpccaD-The friends o.
Representative Babcock OF Wisconsin. in WASH
ington. and they include oil who know him ana
al members Of the Republican party. as well as
many who arc not. have lately been concerned 10
hear that there was some doubt respecting his re-
nomination. As the Chairman OF the Republican
Congressional Committee in 1894 and 1896 Mr.. Bah
cock won an envable reputation n political man
arcr and the enduring regard Of the leaders OF MS
party as well as scores OF Republican candidates
Tor Congress in close districts whose interests ne
dd So much 10 promote.
u Is not too much 70 say that 'or tho mag
rinccnt victories won in 1894 and 1882 he deserved
large snare % the credit He was again chosen
chairman last winter and reluctantly accepted the
place. and VIII manage the Congress campaign Of
1875 for the Republicans But Mr.. Babcork Is some
tnlnc moro than po,tica! campaign manager
When the Republicans gained the ascenfancy IN the
House of Representatives IN he LTNth Congress
r. was appointed chairman ~ tho COMMITTEE" on me
District % Columbia. one Of the NOR" important
and a.-o difficult ana lahoriouS committees 81
has Uniformed tie duties of this ofce with singular
ab:I'v ana fidelity il fact that cNcryoody IN tne
District %! Columbia recognizes Wno rs competent
V,is Nj pab,ock's energies have hecn absorbed
10 great extent hy tn" business ~ me commit zoe
o. which ho .s chairman. hc nas found tlme 70 ,dhe
part ia general legislation aud mas nad' l'npoIdIl
80 other matters ana the interests 81 the district
49, ,,-oyc,,, ,,,.. ,l,or suffered in his hands
II j. ur iorsfooI hero tina; NJ. Bstcocks district
g. orc o.. those IN whit fh" Vicious system ~
rotation" i' n vogue That IS me rue rg9!r'fs
iiai tho same man shall not represent me d,sultt
f ro ti.u TWO or tlr"o terms in succession II is
tar-0urh- practical ril" iu one fcsiH, j., IT, !, III
never 70 r.. well or efficiently represented IN Con
gross 1s ITO district watch. having good man 20
Sic 10 or isofI'uc.s lasts or he can he persuaded
20 serve Mr. Baocock - GOOD man 70 Keep n
l-o.' .s.,l.r,ae iii, afternoon 70 the effect that
tho opposition - his denomination. would no' Ne
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-29
PERUVIAN CONGRESS OPENS.
ARE NEGOTIATIONS WITH
TIE United STATS

LIMA Peru via Galveston. Tex. July 2S-The
speech Of President Pierola AZ tho opening OF tho
Peruvian Congress to-day was notable. and at Us
conclusion was loudly applauded by congressman
and tho public In the gallery.
in the speech President Pierola said that the
national life Of Peru was calm and prosperous and
that tho foreign relations ot the Government were
friendly. With the solitary exception of an issue
raised between Peru and the United States, dating
from 1855.
with respect TO this he said, Peru had been
yexatous conditions I'm order 20 avoid a rupture.
Negotiations were also pfuding with the United
states he said. respecting n modification OF tarlns.
Without discountng the future the exports for
1897 showed an increase ~ - per cent over the
previous year. exceeding by N3,@oOo0 the imporia-
ffore
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crBAN DUTIES on TOBACCO.

Washington. July 2S-A representative OF the
American Tobacco Company had conference
with the Treasury officials to-day in regard 20
the established customs duties on tobacco and
cigarettes imported into Cuba His contention
was that these articles should be admitted either
free or at nominal rate. The proposition SUBJ
,,,itted was that the rate on tobacco he fixed ut
not more than five cents a pound and at 10
cents a thousand on cigarettes The matter has
been taken under consideration and a decision
Will be reached within day two. The ind-
cations seem to he that the rates will be
duced but 10 what extent is not yet deter
mi
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kind Of ground and the victory would rest with
the side hest fitted for Jungle warfare.
AGTIN4LDO'S PROCLAHA1ION.
INsURGENT LEADERS DECREE FlHlNd
DATE FOR DECLARATION OF PHILIP
PINE INDEPENDENCE

Manila 1une o7-The following is a rough
translation Of the proOIa''ia'iV" 49'u'N ~
Aguinaldo on June l.:
.'To the District Headmen and Village Head
mo, NJ the Province Of Bulacan. from the Pc
utico Military Governor Of this province. whose
hoodouarters are now transferred to the town
~ San Francisco de Malabon. and combined
with the sections under his orders at Bacoor,
Binacavan. Inur, Novsleta. Salinas and Cavite
Vioto. They only require to he combined with
the other forces in Indang and Slang. near by
and then our troops will be sent forward ana
within A few days will be found in possession
Of almost the whole province. which being
maritime will he found in a position to proclaim
effectively our independence.
This proclamation will not he long deferred.
because tho ultimate object Of this Government
will thus be best attained. notwithstanding the
suggestions of some Of our principal associates
IT is more glorious and more convenient to select
as the place on account OF It's being near the
sea. the township Of Cavite Viojo. which is an
old port. originally the town Of Cavite.
Wherefore 1 decree follows:
The twelfth day Of this month Is fixed for the
declaration OF the independence OF this. our be-
loved country in this township Of Cavite Niojo.
for the due and proper solemnization OF which
suspicious event there should be on the Gay
named an assembage OF all district headmen
and commanders Of our forces. and through the
proper representatives there should he a notih-
cation issued for the purpose OF inviting the at
tendance Of all who have In any way assisted
in the good work; such. for example, as the dis
Unguished Admiral OF the American Squadron
and his commanders and officers. TO all Of whom,
as having lent invaluable aid in the glorious
inyif tat WI 10
after the formal reading Of the declaration. the
same will be signed by all who wish TO give sup
port thereto
Given under our hand and seal. at Cavite.
this ninth day Of June. one thousand eight hun
dred and ninety eight"
EMILIO AGUINALDO
Dictator Of the Philippines"
Issued BY General del Pillar In the name OF
General Aguinaldo. at Bulacan. on the twelfth
day Of June one thousand eight hundred and
ninety eight"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-29
MR.. HOOLEY'S REVELATIONS.

LONDON July @.-In the HOUSE Of Commons to-
morrow Robert Ascroft. Conservative. Member FOR
oldham Of which place he is the president Of the
Law Association Will ask the Government leader
A. J Bafour. the First Lord Of tho Treasury
whether in view Of the revelations made by Ernest
Terah HOolcy the company promoter. in the Bank
ruptcy Court. as TO payments made 20 Peers and
others the Government at the next session Of Par
lament. will appoint committee 10 consider means
for protecting company investors.
Counsel for the Earl OF Wnchelsea. In n lette-
published in the newspapers. make formal dcnia
Of the statement made by Mr.. Hooley that he had
Maid the Earl 10000 for acting as chairman OF one
~ tho bicvcle tube manufacturing concerns
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TO ENTER THE CUBAN BUSINESS Field.

That The re,ul, ~ this war VIII he - open up
new zelda FOR American commerce and enterprise
&, already known and one Of the first steps taken
20 seize the now opportunity has h'"n made by the
Cuban and Pan-American Express Company cor
po.ation that hled papers yesterday with the sec
rotar, OF state a. Trenton. y The incorpor tors
are Thomas 4 Mcintyre. Edward 9. - Rrrn. tx
Dock Comm sslouer. Timothy Hogan and senator
Frank n Pav.,. OF New York city. and John y.
81 Oi - Jersey city.
An ABSTRACT from the certificate Of Incorporation
states fl4t the capital stock IL fJN co. OF hlcn
tho preferred stock is S250o"o and tho common
stock 10000
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TO SEARCH FOR BOrRGOGNE VICTIMS.
A STEAMER CHARTERED AND BENT OFT FROM
HALIFAX

Halifax July 2s-Tbe steamer Hiawetha sailed
tonight on A cruise IN search % bodies - victims
Of the Boureoene disaster. She Will call AZ Sable
Island and cruise on Grand Banks and vicinity IN
tho search Tho expedition Is fitted out hy
Judge Dillon Of New York and W o. Perry. %
Kansas City. both OF whom lost their wives and
children. TIE Compass nie Generate TransatlantiqIe
had been asked 20 institute search. but declined.
and the work was undertaken by tho TWO men
named AT their own expense. limiting IN" quest -
members OF their own families.
George Clay, OF New-York, who sailed with the
steamer. Is manager Of the expedition. Tho llia-
watha Is provi-ioncd for three weeks. ard carries
cofins FOR incnsng the bodies. n found. and m
to Theoretically seal them II required. doctor
accompanies the expedition. The steamer Will re-
turn here in any case al the expiration Of ihs