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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-08
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
THE CUBAN JUNTA'S BLUNDER.
AN X-RAY on THEIR MOTIVES THAT WILL
MAKE FOR PEACE.

AN X-RAY on THEIR MOTIVES THAT WILL
MAKE FOR PEACE.
To the Editor of The Tribune
Sir: There is a Spanish proverb "El ensena
la oreja" derived from the fable OF the ass IN
the lions skin. There are several English
proverbs that are equally opposite to present
circumstances should not bite off your
own nose TO spite your face" You should not
bite off more than you can chew" You should
not upset your own APPLICANT" You should
not sling boomerang against yourself. The
devil should not show his hoof' and many more
Of the like import-to which may be added an
other still more suggestive as suitable for the
occasion. The monkey should not snap at the
cat he is employing to pull his chestnus out OF
the fire" That, however IS precisely what the
Cuban Junta has done. II may have been done
under the influence Of still another old saying
In vino veritas." ! do not accuse them or IN
toxication. but offer it as the only excuse FOR
the PRONUNCIATION of their manifesto.
Now under the influence of their sober s":ses
they are endcavoring TO explain 1t away. II
we could get at their inmost thought 1t would
probably amount to this Here we have beeh
fighting for three years against Spanish
tyranny which all the world admits TO have
been atrocious We have carried on war with
our oppressors. using the same barharous meth
DDS that they have cmployed-ravagnG and I'M
pOvcrshing the country. burning crops ana
houses. numbering their Inhabitants. blowing
up railroads with dynamite and shooting on
VOys Of peace who have approached rs under a
flag OF truce. We have accomplished all TINS
with an army Of 10000 euerlllas. against the
Quetude Of lGOOO0O nOn-COmbatants We nave
located ourselves In safe spot. far away from
these turmOiis. Whcr" We could make us" or IN"
resources Of a friendly nation To supply our
forces with arms. ammunition and PROVISIONS
We have awakened their sympath"s. we nave
encouraged their hate for all oppression but
our own. We have patted them on the back as
the only representatives. Of liberty In the world,
We have got up among them fury Tor war,
and We have induced them 10 buy our Worthl''%
bonds We have caused them To spend stu.
OpOOOO already in preparation for nght, ana
now Just on the eve - our success. we have
definitely told them that do not care straw
about pacfcation and good government hit
that. unless they make war FOR our especial
benefit. ready TO fight them az well as
the Spanards Alas Alas, That we should
now have shown ear
With thousands - others. am glad that they
have made this insenSatc blunder. An N-ray
has made their motives transparent No one IN
cident that has transpired Will make more for
peace than this impudent hrayado Of the Cuban
Junta JOHN 'ol'MAN
New York. April :. 1898
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-08
AMERICAN MISSION ATTACKED.
INDEMNITY DEMANDED FROM CHINESE GOVERN
MENT BY THE AMERICAN CONSUL JAPANs

COURSE ~ FOREIGN AFFAIRS.

Vancouver p. C.. April 7.-Tecerans received n.
Shanghai report that a chapel in Chung King KinsI
Province. belonging 10 an American mission. has
been tackled by rioters, and some persons OF tho
mission have been murdered. Tho United States
Consul has demanded from the TaON. first. that
the soldiers shall be disbanded. second. that the
murderers shall he pat 10 death and the rng!eai-
ers arrested; third. that tOo taels be paid
pensa.lon for the chapel destroyed. and, fourth.
that fun protection be given to the missionaries
when they return.
Several skirmshcs are reported 10 have occurred
IN Formosa between gendarmes and Tebes.
The "ChuO Shinbun.' a Japan.ec newspaper. gives
an interesting interview with Count Iagaki. cOnsd
cred the best authority on international affairs IN
the Orient with rcicrenC" 10 n" cOurs" That Japan
should adopt In foreign affairs at the present Juurt
urc. lie SAID that alliance with England Was
the aim 10 which the nations attention should BE
directed. for II further aggression were practscd
AZ Cn!na's expense her resentment against foreign
would tc aegra at"d 90 such an extent That the
peace Of the Far Easi could not long y" preserved.
The result Of the japanese general election shows
that neither the Opposition nor The Government
parties VIII have working majority In the next
Diet without the adherence II ncuiras.
II is stated that the United States Government IN
tends 10 establish Consulate at Nladlyostock.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-08
THE PHYSIQUE OF CADETS.
NOTIFICATIONS OF THE RULE REGARDING RE.
oUIREMENrs AT WEST POINT.

Washington. April (SpecaD.-The following
general orders regarding the physical eHaihca'
lions FOR West Point cadets Issued from the
headquarters OF the Army yesterday:
By direction OF the Secretary q, War Paragraph
l9S OF the Manual tor The Medical Department 10
amended 10 read as follows:
Medical officers will be guided by the following
instructions in examining candidates for admission
to the United States Military Academy:
Hearing must be normal In both
Vision. as determined by the official test types.
must not fall below $50 in either eye. and n0i be.
low 600 unless IL can be made normal by proper
glasses.
Color blindness IS not a cause for rejection. bur
be noted upon tho form FOR physical eNari'
natiOa and the applicant SO informed.
Accepted candidates. II between seventeen and
eighteen years OF age. should NOT fall below Zee.
Inches in height and 10 pounds In weight. X
between eighteen and nineteen years. > feet y:
inches IN height and los pounds N weight. K over
nineteen years. feet inches IN height and I'D
pounds in weight. The weight ard chest m, asure-
men. Al expiration should 10; fall materially below
the following standard. which however. j. not %
bc considered absolute. and should not DE strict
~ adhered 10 In the case o. active boys Wao are
less than eighteen years OF age.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-08
FAMILY TROUBLES END ~ DIVORCE.
MRS. wITTHAUs WINS HER SUIT AGAINST THE
PROFESSOR AND a SERIES OF COURT
CASES Is CLOSED.

Justice Gaynor In the Supreme Court yesterday
afternoon confirmed the report Of william p. Flero
,r the action Of BLY, i. Wiithnus for an absolute
divorce from Rudolph A. Witthaus. The referee
grants divorce to the plaintiff with alimony
Both plaintiff and defendant are physicians. The
defendant Is also professor Of chemistry and tox!
cology in the University OF Vermont for which
he gets 81 800 a year, and professor In the Uni
yersity OF New-York. for which he gets 500
wear His wife testified before the referee that
he admitted to her that he received $3.50 year from
private pupils and that he had received $4,000 tor
his testimony in criminal cases. he was an expert
in the Carlyle Harris case. the Fleming case, the
Buchanan case. and many others
The referee recapitulates the various l'Sal pro-
ceedings between DR.. Witthaus and his wife The
first action was one for absolute divorce. begun
By the husband against his wife on December 3
lS.,; The answer was a ianlal and a cJunfrr-clain
in which Mrs. Witthaus asked for an absolute d.
yorce on December l.. 1896. while the absolute d.
vorce action was pending, MIS-. Nlt,laus negan
suit against her husband for a separation on the
eroun1 OF cruelty. and on January =. l@'. an
agreement OF separation was sigfel ana Dot actions
were discontinued Mrs. Witthaus then began
third action. suing for a separation on the ground
OF abandonment This sur was tired, ana The
plaintiff got Judgment in February. ls9. on April
H. 1891 she began the suit which has Just been de-
clded -, IL,
two Insurance policies on her husbands life .; me
present value OF $3.50 and $1,000 In cash In.s $
Confirmed by Justice Gavnor. who grants BESIDES
an allowance OF $3.50 counsel fee and costs 10 the
counsel for the plaintir.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-08
MEADOW BROOK HOUNDS OUT AGAIN.

After lapse OF several days cross-country hunt
ing was again resumed Long Island yesterday.
The run WAS seven-mile course the
South Side OF Long Island. In places the turf was
slippery. which caused several falls but. luckily.
OF those who were thrown were hurt
The meet took place ut o'clock at Island Trees
In the centre Of the Hampstead Plains G. Albert
Stevens master OF the hounds In the absence
Of Ralph y Ellis. When the pack put on
the trail they westward to the Hampstead
farms. and then TO the country seat OF John g.
Sncdecker. at East Meadow Brook which they
crossed. and then to the estates OF q. IL. L.
Belmont and j. w Barnum. where check
called When the huntsmen again resumed the
Kcrnochan. and then to that OF jack Lawrence
at Hampstead where the hunt ended
William {. Hayes. Harry X. Ningut. the two
whips. J. Murphy and +. Harmon; Mrs r. Kenyon
Stow and +. Grey oiriswold were the first TO finish
The rest OF those IN the saddle finished together "A
short distance behind
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TRAIN WRECK NEAR srEUBENvILLE.

4 FREIGHT TRAIN CRASHES INTO THE EAST
BOUND PENNSYLVANIA LIMITED-rIvE
PERSONS INJURED.
Columbus Ohio, April "A telegram 70 The
DISPATCH" from S.cubenve Ohio. says:
This morning the eastbound Pennsylvania linn
tied passenger No struck a man walking the
track and knocked him into the creek. west OF
Fcrnwood. this county. The passenger train
stopped and an easbound freight. which WAS
following II into Steubcnvllr crashed into IT, wreck
ing three cars two of them being Puilmans. The
wonens coach telcscopci the smoker. The engine
of the freight train and eight were dcrailcd
and badly smashed. Tho remains Of the man who
was struck by the passenger train were brought
here and cannot be identified.
"rhc injured who Were In the womcn's coach
are Christian Stcgner. National Military Home
DAYTON, Ohio cut on arm and head. the Rev. w. 3
Lowry. No. is Carbon-st., Fast End. Pttshurg
left side bruised and both logs injured His wife
had her left leg injured Charles Accles Swan. OF
Hanover. Ohio. was cut about the head. The con-
,uctor Of the freight was injured In jumping
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The New Patterns
GORHAM
SILVERWARE
now on view
Broadway and 10Th Stree
q Maiden Lane
now on view

smith collected the pens and they were put away
10 be "cxchnnged" again. the next DAY. . .,.,.,..
But the old saying. Don't grumble apout , iliiSs
unless you have something better to ofrr, "PPi't'
here Let me make these sugbestlOns' MS, t''l'
the bows how sharpen pencils properly Stroit'
fine tho boys for putting pens and pencils apout Ic
face: third. let each hoy have a pen ana p pm,
circumstance: fourth. arrange n box f0r peiinS
and pencils. with partitions, or simply a DON iu'l
81 n,lnt holes wil do quite rs well Let the open.
iugs be made In line. according 10 the number OF
children the openings being numbered l. ui i
81 an ana give each child number win the
understanding that the pens and pencils must al
ways be paced i'm the openings when not III Usc.
The bows i'm the manual training school can max
these boxes very nicely. and thus save me citS
extra cXp,nse other plans equally as GOOD as ne
ono irot,osod NAV suggest themselves to those In
erested in the health problem .,.. ,,>,ut,
New-yort March 1895
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-08
TWO SIDES TO THE CUBAN QUESTION.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: am no admirer OF Spanish disagreement:
neither do admire the threatened mob rule In our
Congress and war-at-Hny- price element. Since
when was the United States Senate the special
guardian OF the interests OF the common people
the Democratic party the chief sole exponent OF
patriotism? President Mckinley has proved his
patriotism I'm one war and ls proving II again
amid hostile forces Mt home well In Spain u md
cuba For Their. two Sides. "A least. the
tuban question. and two unrcconciod parties I'm
Cuba. II every Spaniard left the island tomorrow
the cities pro-Spansh. the country chiefly in the
two eastern provinces antlSpanlsh Frmness not
quarrels0inrncss. IL our proper position Flrmness
Is strength: fury. weakness j. n r.
NcH-lork. April I 1898
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-08
THE NICARAGUA RAILROAD PURCHASE.

The announcement OF the purchase by the Atlas
Steamship Line OF the Nicaragua Railroad from
the Nicarnguan Government did not surprise tho
officers OF either the Pacific Mail Steamship Com
pany or the Panama Railroad Company who say
that they knew negotiations for the transfer had
boen In progress for some time. The Nicaragua
Railroad is not yet completed. 1t extends eastward
from the Pacific Coast about flfty-Clght miles. and
TIE eastern division extends westward from
Managua about thirty-two miles to Granada.
steamers on Nicaragua Lake connecting the two
ends OF the railway line. II is said that the Atlas
Line VIII put on steamers to ply between Val
paraiso and California ports which new service
ana It's steamship line from New-York would both
operate over the Nicaragua route
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-08
A PLAN TO FREE CUBA.
SPAIN TO RECEIVE TWO HUNDRED MILLION
DOLLARS FROM THE UNITED STATES. WHICH
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SPAIN TO RECEIVE TWO HUNDRED MILLION
DOLLARS FROM THE UNITED STATES. WHICH
SHALL RE REcouPED FROM THE ISLAND.
To the Editor Of Tho Tribune
sir: beg leave to offer with due modesy what
seems 10 me tho best plan for satisfying all parties
H. this stage II diplomatic Intercourse pet"e'" inc
United States and Spain
Flrst-That the United states demands that Spain
bring her sovereignty Of cuba to n close and with
her troops officials archives and movable govern
mont property. leave tho island. In accodlns 10
;hs the United States Will guarantee to her $-"'-
0Dc0) payable il0CH)"0 within sixty days "i mo
time her troops. etc. leave the ISLAND ana $iNV'
CO.. quarterly thereafter till the fun S2n"oc" IS
paid
Secondly That on the evacuation Of cuba by tho
Spanish officials. We viii salute the Spanish flag
with due courtesy. and assume de-facto possession
OF tho island. making II part 81 the bargain WIN
shnIl IL. temporary and In tho nature OF holding
cuba mortsag" security. 50 10 Ni'ak' 10 i'0o'''
The Nulu0i0fo which W. pay 10 spain. 49,,
'.rbi-liy ON taking possession We demand OF the
Cuhaus hat they shall establish responsive a''
Co., and kind agree abb. to rs and satsit tory 10
a general way 20 foreign Powers. that In c'rryihS
stcciai temporary mixed court OF Cunans 2ni
hmercars An property as - was ante bc'l-ni' .i@,
themselves IN their original rural holdings. ana
supply them with agricultural impemrnt'' M,
and tools 90 be- contracted for by the United SL'i'
,r,t "a, IN The establishment ~ peace. order ana
1na' " .,,,hori.v sbaii nave pledged - u- for a
fernl 4 wears d proportion of tn" customs ron,
ard shall have commissioners r'', ~ ,b. .,,sons
Tho above riln would. after being carried OK
leave IN" Cnbans ia = sac % ,hir AVN france
c-oriJ d.. ..,iened. bccauee she, holding Il '"'~s
Ting r.cour.f. and tho world at large wc,ud D.,
sa,isHod h.ctlse the chronic inflammation" o.. ,''i
You'd be- cured and IA place of what So nay' mi,u
a. .. .t.ll with WOULD iF Il rli's'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-08
HUNT FOR A TREASURE ISLAND
TEN ENcLsHMEN WHO PUT THEIR MONEY INTO
THE SCHEME LIKELY TO BE DISAPPOINTED.

TEN ENCL1sHMEN WHO PUT THEIR MONEY INTO
THE SCHEME LIKELY TO BE DISAPPOINTED
San Francisco. April (SpcclaD.-An expedition
which set out recently OF the schooner Free Trade
for Treasure Island. IN the Aeutian group Will
probably prove disappointment 10 the ton titled
EnElishmen who put In the funds for expenses.
They had the schooner fitted ND with haihtubs.
running water and other COnvenienccs not found
except on private yachts. Captain Moore. who
In charge. declared that he had found an island ~
quartz last summer Ia the Arctic ocean. which
was so rich that il was half gold. Now CAPTAIN
Gilbert. a veteran Arctic navigator says that Moore
stole his discovery. Gilbert claims that BE- found
ledge on Kodiak Island. which carried 81 ore.
II enormous ledge tide water. which
Captain Gilbert says can be worked as caeapiy as
the great TreadweN ledge on Douglas Island cap
tain Gilbert saws that the ten Euglishm"n whom
Moore is leading will he disappoInted. as Moore only
knows that the ledge f. Oh Kodiak Island. To
ind IL would take careful exploration or The island
and even then an expert might run over II Gil
bert proposes to fit out party and locate the
o. dye
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-08
HOW MANY WOULD re Left

TO the Editor Of The Tribune.
CIR. Last evenings papers Informed us that out
or tho roconconirados lately returned TO th'r
homes IT our request four had alreany been muir
I-rl i, ,l,o iufurgonts Without stopping TO con-
,.o- how entirely this fact justnes MI. Ihcips's
,r'raiinus IN regard 20 the conduct ana charac-
go - ,h..e latter when remember how snort
,t,'.. T., "a since the order for the rcconccntra-
ss' rc,,rn WIS given II seems interesting TO cal
how many Of these poor creatures, lh whose
L"Iaif American sympathy has been 50 warmly
and 50 patrioucaly aroused, woiid remain awe I'VE
~ rront hy our bounty after the prow"ss OF our
ar,nt and Navy had secured for the rebels that
"c6mplctc independence" which Mr. Baiey OF
TO- The Galleries Of Congress and certain jour
,ais are laborng 50 noisily to bcstow. -
Ncw-Ycrk. April Z 1888. JuNluS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-08
BILLS SIGNED BY TIE GOVERN

Albany April 7--Governor Black to-day signed the
following bills;
Mr. Wcekess making Il unlawful TO possess game
during closed seasons. matter where II Is Oh
tanned
Senator Chahoon's. appropriating sT.252 for the
erection Of q building for insane convtcts at CLINTON
Prison.
Senator Ellswor,hs. appropr!ating 5000 FOR the
erection Of a monument In Newport r. L.. IN mem
DRY of Christopher Greene and Ebenezer Flagg.
Mr. Burr's appropristing 5000 for horticultural
investigation AT the State Agricultural Experiment
Station az Geneva.
Senator Elswor,hs. appropriating 10000 10 put
in operation the act to abolish grade crossings.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-08
DENOUNCED HIS CHURCH AND LEFT IT.
AN EXCITING EPISODE IN THE MARYLAND METH
ODIsT CONFERENCE.

Baltimore April (SpeciaD.-The Rev. p. A.
DUNN stirred the Maryland Methodist Protestant
Conference up TO a high pitch Of excitement to-
day To the surprise OF his fellow ministers he
made the announcement that the time had come
for him 10 terminate his connection with the Con-
ference. He declared that he had found the Church
Q failure In its policy and vitality lacking in those
things which should contribute to its success.
He would have continued further in his bitter
criticism Of the Church policy but for the sharp
Interruptions OF a dozen more ministers. who
tried TO call him down. The Rev. 5. Il. Souther-
land shouted that the Church was not a failure, but
the Rev Mr.. DUNN President Lewis, OF the
Western Maryland College. denounced Mr.. Dumms
remarks insulting. Several ministers IN
favor OF giving Mr.. DUNN a full hearing but their
motion to that effect was voted down and without
another word Mr. DUNN took his hat bowed TO the
presiding officer and left the church.
lie considered one OF the most brilliant
young men in the Conference For some time he
has protested against certain governing rules in
the Church. He has accepted the assistant pastor
ship of the First Congregational Church OF Wash
fngtOn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-08
SlfALLPOI on AZ ATLANTIC LLNER.

The steamer Karlsruhe. Of tho North German
Lloyd Line. which arrived Yesterday from Bremen.
was detained for some time at Quarantine. owing
TO a cafe OF smallpox on board. The patient was
q boy eighteen years old. and he had been prompt
~ Isolated. The other passengers were vaccinatcd
and fifteen Of the stceragc passengers VINO were
not sufficiently protected by vaccination. sent
TO Hoffman Island After the vessel had been
thoroughly fumiRatcd she allowed to proceed
70 her pier IN iobOhcn. She had on board g ca bin
ard fl9 steeragc pnssengcrs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-08
LOSSES RY EJPE

Baltimore. April Tie residence OF Charles x
Lord. formerly vice president Of the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad At No l2li 81. Paul-st was Quilted
by fire AT o'clock this morning. The members OF
the family escaped safely The loss is about so OOO
Grand Rapids. Mich, April "A dispatch re
ceived since midnight from Hastings, Barry County
thirty miles southeast OF here on the Michigan
Central. states that the city is being destroyed
by 2 fire which started at 1870 O'Clock last night
Assistance has been asked from this city. and an
engine has been sent
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NATIVES FEAR An ERUPTION.
EXCITEMENT IN HAWAII OVER MAUNA LOA's
ACTIvITY-CONsTANT EARTHQUAKES
REPORTED.

San Francisco April 7.-Great excitement prevails
In the Hawaiian Islands. according to passengers
who arrived on the steamer Alameda Two weeks
ago the lava In Mauna Loa. from the observations
taken at signal station the mountain dropped
sixteen hundred feet. and SHORTY afteTward smoke
was seen issuing from the crater sometimes In
great volumes and then again IN short jerks. The
natives were terribly excited over the occurrence.
and Dro, hosel when the Alameda let that in
twelve DAYS there would be great eruption. For
two weeks previous the falling in Of tho lava
there had been constant earthquakes, and IL is also
stated That there had never been heavy and 50
continuous a rain in the island Tho SHOCKS were
mt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-08
day. Mr. Little graduated from princeton
with the class OF "A.
TEMPORARY QUARTERS AT THE SAVOY

DEMOCRATIC CLUB LEASES a SUITE OF ROOMS
TO RE Used WHILE REPAIRS on ITS
HOUSE ARE IN PROGRESS
The committee which was appointed by the Board
of Governors Of the Democratic Club to secure
temporary quarters for the organization While re-
pairs on the clubhouse are in progress held meet
lr, last night Several propositions were con-
sidored. and It finally decided TO take lease
on n parl,r suite in the Hotel Savoy. AT fry
ninth-st. and Fifth-ave The suite which contains
FIVE or six rooms. is the second floor ana n wei
adapted for club purposes. Inasmuch as NJ. Croker
Will be out Of the city while the club Ia In the hotel.
II is thought that the attendance VII! never he large
enough to crowd the temporary quarters,
Among the names proposed for mcnperSnip IN
the club yesterday was that of St Clair Mckclway,
Editor Of THE Brooklyn Eagle
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JAMES S. LEE ARRESTED.

James g. Lee. whose name was connected with
the Laura Boothe case when she found dead
In the New-Amsterdam Hotel, ~ Fourth-aye. and
Tw enty -frs,-s;. was arrested yesterday afternoon
during the recess Of the inquest over the case
which Lee was attending. He was taken 20 TIE
Centre street Court in the same building. where
Magistrate Omsted held him IN s2.vo ban Tor ex-
animation.
Hayman, tho owner OF The Founding company
CT whch Lee was manager. He * said - have
been about 500 short in his accounting Win hay
man. The latter says Lee IS altogether aool; !-M
shn