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PIED PIPER WANTED ~ HARLEM.
RATS AND MICE DRIVING TENANTS OF
PLAYHOUSE CRAZY-BOARD OF
HEALTH APPEALED TO

To the great terror OF the nine families in tho
nve-story APARTMENT house at No Il Manhattan
ave. It has lately become almost filled with rats
and mice though II j. only year old. They
number an army. and steal food. clothing and
table linen. and at night invade the rooms OF tho
sleeping tenants 10 the CONSERVATION and fright
OF the sleepers One young woman. who was TO
have had a fine wedding on Christmas Day. had
the wedding hastily performed last week so that
she could leave the house.
The rats are OF all sizes. They are not par
t,cularly ferocious but they particularly offen-
sive. The mice tame as flies, and swarm over
the floors a. times The nine families don't Ike 70
leave the house as their circumstances are not so
good tha, they can move whenever they want 70.
aid tho house in other respects suits them They
have stayed on hoping have some relief afforded
them by the owners. Yestertly. however, they
complained 10 the Board OF Health.
Mrs 3 F. Crandal. who lives on the fourth
floor Of the house. said yesterday that It was no
uncommon thing for her to prepare meal. step
into another room TO call her children. and come
back to find haf the food taken away b. rats. \
few nights ago she cooked large quantity OF
flied oysters for the four children. and left them
on the kitchen table while she went TO dress the
utle ones When she returned six large rats were
on the table They had eaten every oyster and
were Uckirg their chops. one OF them refused %
move when she "shooed' them away. Instead. he
waited and deliberately licked the gravy OF MS
tail
Mrs Emily Caven lives on the top floor or th>
house She says nobody has been treatec worse
bv the rats than she. and the mice trouble her
more asneciallv. so numerous are they that tney
susrn, over he floor. and are 20 tame that u sne
wanted 20 she could pick them up Ihey 90 not
move when she enters the kitchen.
Mrs samuel DAVIS said she wa' rocking her osoy
&, - dinirg-rOou - her fat last week when Two
~ rot 49, s,nellinc 4 newly made cake. which was on
ne table came out OF hole IN the corner. ane'
gotns - the table Jumped on 4 Ike TWO cats.
rhsy besan 70 eat no g. IN the cake ana When SIC
arose they paid no attention 70 Der Sne orLea IL
NOT touch them but she shoOh the, tdps -.
did not disconcert them. and size hao 10 get
srick and chase them away -, 49,.
o,har tenants tell similar tales. some on tne.n
said last night that the rats sometimes kspt "no.ss
families awake till morning The wofst 90, .,
e. nest thev aid was that the rats az 'nes soI
into their beds returning there when THROWN on 20
the foor They appeared to Ks ~ ne ne 'O, ase .sO'"''
The house S one. OF a row OK ha,noussss: ,no in.
.o,i,,ry condition o. which is not nap. tns ~
noatss ~ the neighborlng houses have not SUFFERED
from rats.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-08
THE PEACE NEGOTIATIONS.
EXPECTATION IN PARIS THAT THE TREATY
WILL BE SIGNED ON SATURDAY.


WILL BE SIGNED ON SATURDAY.
Paris. Dec There was no joint session OF
the Peace Commissions to-day. as the Span
iards are still occupied in translating the Ameri-
cans answer to their proposals in regard to the
status Of Spanish subjects in tlA annexed terri
tories
AS cabled yesterday evening. the eight prn-
clpal articles OF the treaty are settled. and all
that remains for the Commissions to attend to
Is the settlement OF the minor points of the
treaty. The latter will probably be signed on
Saturday next for the Spaniards are as anxious
as the Americans to finish the work in hand
Secretary Ojeda OF the Spanish Commission.
said to-day:
1T Is very painful for us to remain here hag-
Cling over details since the main points have
been settled and have been obliged to re-
lnQush our colonies
"All the work will be finished this week ,he
commercial treaty between the United States
and Spain will be negotiated -oon the re-e.-
tablishment OF diplomatic relations and the
question Of Spanish ships and products in -ba
and Porto Rico will be included tn rein.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-08
RELIEVING DISTRESS IN CUBA.
N9 GoULp's WORK OK THE IsLAND-sPANIsH
ROYAL STATUES COME DOWN.

NR GoUIp's WORK OK THE IsLAND-sPANIsH
ROYAL. STATUES COME DOWN
Havana Dec 7-Nr Could. who has been dts
trpu;ing The Bra.tens relief supplies returned
.asi nislt from mis- trir To NatanZss Cardenas.
sagua Caiharien Santa Clara and Santo Do
ninso He reports great suffering and want oil
present supplies VIII relieve distress In certain
quarters for tine, he deems L imperative that
further shipments should he made at once. In
every case Afr. Gould has solicited the co-opera-
ton O. the local authorities in the different
towns and villages. and he has derived great as
sisiaice from them in carrying out his plans
aHd making the relief 30 where it was most
needed
To Fuda let this morning for Cadiz with
lu1I Spanish troops.
a. statues of Spanish royal personages now
r. the Uuniic parks viii soon be 'aken down FOR
shipment 10 Spain
Genera. Gonzalez Parade. who was president
General Valderrama with about two thousand
sparish troops. sailed yesterday afternoon for
spain on the Vera.
The Spanish soldery have evacuated Regla
and Puentes Grandes, suburbs Of Havana.
To-day was the second anniversary of the
death OF the Cuban General Antonio MaCeo. 1t
was celebrated by requiem mass at Artemisa,
this province. a special train carried repre-
sentatives or the Cuban Army and deputations
of the friends Of the deceased patriot to par
Ocipate in the religious services
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-08
CI-R4NS PARADED ARMED.
AMERICAN ORDERS IGNORED AT MEET
ING IN SANTIAGO IN MEMORY
OF MACEO.

SANTIAGO de Cuba, Dec To-day is the ami
-o-ssrv Of the death Of General Antonio Maceo
"a has been celebrated among the Cuoans IN
santiago 4 memorial service was held 'his
-,o-n,ng IN tho Cathedral which was crowded
,.ss than two years ago in the same Cathedrai
"Ta Deun" was sung b. the same choir IN
-.,.,-a,ior OF Maceo's death. Then the Cathe-
40, WAS draped with Spanish colors. To-day
.s,,,re edifce was in black. interspersed with
.sx Cuban enblems
Considerable annoyance was occasioned 10 the
,-n,,ed states authorities by the fact that some
savsnty-hve rne1. Cubans. marched the entire
,s,grh Of s. Thomss-st armed with rifles and
n,schetes although all Cubans are well aware
:ha, such conduct is strictly against the reguia-
Hons. armed bodies other than United states
troops not being allowed. The offenders IN
Question did not ~sk permission to march armed
and their intention was not made known TO the
American authorities Indeed, the Cathedral
had been reached by the paraders before the
fact vas reported TO headquarters.
Coloae, Beacon who is chief in command
here during the absence Of General Wood Inn
,ned,atcly called upon the Mayor regarding the
affair and was by him referred TO Colonel Gar
cia. who sent an orderly directing the immedi-
ate appearance Of the offenders at headquarters
Meanwhile the armed squad had fired three vol
ieys many ball cartridges striking the upper
portions Of the Cathedral and causing the bel
ringers hastily 10 desert their post.
L. less than a quarter Of an hour an ofhcer
from the 9TH Immune Regiment arrived at head
quarters with message from Colonel Sergeant
stating that several bullets had struck his tent
Ut aiAerent points. and asking information as
10 the cause Colonel Garcia said he was under
the impression that the men used n,.aas D.anh "a,
tri1ges and that the United States authorities
had been informed OF the intention OF NUMBER
81 men 70 march armed in connection with the
celebration. Colonel Beacon reported that ne
knew nothing 81 e. and that the Cubans had
evidently done their best TO conceal their pur-
pose lie then ordered Colonel Garcia not 70
Glow his men to attend the evening procession
armed and said he would permit the continn-
AnCe OF the morning celebrations only on the
distinct understanding that there was 70 be no
more firing TIE sole reason why the onencers
we've not arrested was that they We're "ifnln
the Cathedral li'lits at The time
An overflow meeting was held in the theatre
with music and speeches. none antagonistic 10
the Americans After enthusiasm had been
pretty well aroused procession OF five tnou-
sand people paraded through the principal
streets 10 TIE house where MeceO was born and
formally affixed brass tablet commemorative
Cf fha, occasion.
band of Cubans horseback entered the
premises OF the Spanish Club here this evening
erd broke several lamps With their machetas.
The United States authorities acted promptly.
AS res Al: Oi the outrage at least haf the po-
lice force will 10 dlscharg ID.
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MR.. oDELL SAYS THE GovERNOR-ELEcr IS UN-
DERsTOoD 70 BELIEVE THAT THE JUDGE
BROUGHT VOTES TO THE STATE TICKET
MORE APPOINTMENTS DISCUSSED
Before Benjamin r. Odell. jr.. chairman Of the
Republican State Committee. left the city yester-
day morning go to his home In Newburg. he
made some statements which Indicated plainly that
Colonel Roosevelt, Governor would be supported
by the leaders OF the Republican organization II he
determined 10 appoint a Democrat 10 high office
II has come 20 be understood. although Colonel
Roosevelt has not committed himself 10 that effect.
that II he has the opportunity to appoint sue
cessor TO Justice O'Brien in the Supreme Court he
will name Justice DAILY for that Office Many OF tho
..~Jun.can 10 iticans in this city have sought 70
convince Co.onel Roosevelt that It IS his duty to
his party TO place 4 Republican In the Supreme
Court II ho has the opportunity. and have recon-
mended the appointment OF Justice Cohen. Mr.
Odell said yesterday:
Colonel Roosevelt is good enough Republican
TO be trusted. and the people will ind that he IS
good Republican Governor. The Republican lead
ers and organization Will stand by him II he thinks
II Is his duty to appoint Justice DAILY. Personally I
think Democrat ought not to be appointed 10 the
place when Republican equally fitted to MI the
once can be found. bur will not quarrel With
Governor Roosevelt for doing what he thinks IS
his duty. have not talked with Colonel Roosevelt
on the subject and therefore I DO know posi-
thinks Justice Daily brought considerable num-
be- Of votes to the Republican State ticket. The
vote IN this city does not show that Justice Days
nomination helped the ticket much. but I will
stand by Colonel Roosevelt even II must feel that
no good Republican should be overlooked FOR q
Democrat in appointment 10 such an important
Office"
Mr Odell did not Colonel Roosevelt Yesterday.
but Re sent word to him that he would Ike have
d talk with him tomorrow evening or Saturday
morning Mr.. O!'li IS expected 70 b- ~ the Fifth
Avenue Hotel again tomorrow. and Senator Platt
y expected 70 return from Washington tomorrow
evening
Colone' Roosevelt oft the city at p. m. vester-
day 20 60 10 Boston. but hc i expected 20 be back
IN this city aSaln this morning. At the home Of
his sister. IN Madison n-ave. yesterday morning hA
TALKED with several Republicans who had appoint
nonts 20 meet him there. among his visitors were
State Senators John Ford and George w Brush.
ex-JHdge Myer : Isaacs. John a S.eicher. Joseph
Murray. Henry -. Pu@rOy and St John Gafney.
They talked with him mostly about appointments.
A report that Judge W. ". X. Olcoit was snubbei
when he called AT the house IN MadisOu-ave. 20
Colonel Roosevelt on Tuesday evening was
contradicted yesterday 10y hoth mon. Colonel Roose
Welt ana Judge OlcOit are good friends Judge o.
cOtt said yesterday that b." called ~ the house AMI
left a note for the Colonel. who was out, but did
not give HIS name. and was not known personally
by the butler AZ the door lie not offended
because the butler did not ask him TO walt
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CHINESE TROUBLES THICKEN.

A REFoRMERs PERIIl-UNABLE TO COMPLY WITH
FRANCES DEMAND.
Picking, Dec THE Dowager Empress's anger
at Kang yu Wei. the Cantonese reformer, is
said TO have eliminated in fecret order sent
TO the Chinese Minister at Toxic. japan, In
structing the latter to capture Kang yu Wei at
all costs
The German Minister here, Baron Won Hey
king has demanded OF the Tsung-li- Yamen
(Cnlnese Foreign Office that German mission
airy lately maltreated in the Province Of Shan
Tung shall be escorted through the district by
Chinese officials. and special honors be shown
him. and that the Mandarin responsible for the
outrage be degraded
The members Of the Tsyng-li-Yamen are
greatly perturbed at the French uitimatum re-
cardinE the missionary held prisoner by the
Szechuan rebels They declare II Is impossible
70 comply with the demand OF France for his
release as the Szechuanese rebels are beyond
control
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-08
EICITED BY SIR EDMUND'S SPEECH.

FRENCH NEWSPAPERS DENOuNCE THE AMBAs.
sADoR-OFFICGALS UNEASY.
Paris. Dec. THE Paris newspapers to-day
vigorously denounce the speech delivered yes
terday evening by the British Ambassador Sir
Edmund j. MonsOn, at the annual meeting Of
the British Chamber Of Commerce here as be-
ing comminatOry and warning in the most
otensiVe form. They say the French Ambas-
sador at London, NJ. Paul Cambon, Will GER
tainly be instructed TO ask the Marquis OF Sails
Dury whether II was by his orders that Sir
policy.
me Ambassadors speech has caused sensa-
Iion IN ofhclal and diplomatic circles The Of
hcials mere are intensely surprised and exhibit a
certain dlsquietude as 1t is anticipated Sir Ed
mund Monsons remarks will have bad effect
IN the present condition OF French sentiment
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-08
KINGSTON TO BE 4 SECOND GIBRALTAR
BRITISH NAVAL ACTIVITY IN VIEW OF a MICA
RAGUA CANAL.

Kingston. Jamaica. Dec As part NJ the
scheme OF converting Kingston Harbor into
great naval depot and extensive dockyard In
view Of the construction OF the Nicaragua Canal
in the near future. the Admiralty authorities
have Just completed negotiations for the pur-
chase Of Greek Pond. at the western extremity
OF the city. where the proposed dockyard Will be
constructed II is reported that the work Will
be begun Immediately. The dockyard. II is said
is 10 be the largest and best equipped in the
British dOminiOns
4 naval authority who has been interviewed
on the subject says the intention is TO make
Jamaica another Gibraltar TO command the
canal and be a raying point for the naval and
military forces Of the AnglO-American alliance,
when by dominating both oceans IL holds the
political and commercial balance OF power in
the hollow OF its hand"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-08
rop0 CuARGEs TO VISIT AMERICA.

Shanghai, Dec. Rear Admiral LORD Charles
Beresford. Conservative Member OF Parliament tor
York civ who has been in China for some time on
behalf Of the British Associated Chambers OF Com
merce will start his homewlrd voyage early
next month going by way Of Japan and the United
States. lie has received many invitations from
Americans to make the return trip by that route.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-08
NEN RETrRNTNG From D4WSOy

Victoria. b. C.. Dec The steamer RosaI,e
winch mas Just arrived from the towns on the Lynn
Nandl' reports that thousand from Dawson
were making their way 10 the coast A contingent
Or Northwest mounted police TO set out from
Shdsuay on December FOR Taglsh 10 blish
headquarters. They were deprived through death
OF all except nine of their Labrador dogs which
uey brought with them from Qucbec. The dogs
Nhie IN vancouver. got hold OF some strychnine
which killed forty OF them.
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ATTEMPT TO RAISE THE COLON.

THE NEPTUNE COMPANY SENDS VESSEL
To THE WRECK K-COAT-OF-ARMs TO BID
BROUGHT TO WASHINGTON.
WashInptor Dec 7.-Assstant Secretary Allen.
aho Is directly in charge OF the wrecking operations
on the Spanish vessels has been informed that the
Neptune Company. OF Sweden. has dispatched
vessel with A number OF divers 10 the wreck OF tbs
Colon They will make thorough Inspection o.
,he hull under water and upon their report the
company vii. base it's proposition 10 the Depart
ment 10 attempt to float the vessel 49,
Tha Eayv Department has communicated with
the Commandaut OF the Navy Yard at Norfolk with
a view 10 bringing 10 Washington FOR display In
the Department the coat-of-arms OF the Colon This
is splendid specimen OF bronze work; and II its
size viii permit II TO be admitted. II Will be placed
on exhibition IN the large recepton-room OF the
Secretary OF the Navy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-08
JOHN SHERMAN AGAINST EXPANSION
HOPES THE SENATE WILL REJECT THE TREATY
sYMPArHIFs WITH AGIINALpO

SYMPATHIES WITH AGUINALDO.
Boston, Dec. AT n meeting OF the Anti-Im-
perial!st Leagues Executive Committee this after
noon letter read from John Sherman making
interesting statements regarding the acquisition OF
the Philippines and closing follows:
My hope is that the Senate Of the United States
will reject the treaty and leave the people Of the
Islands free from the shackles Of Spain and the
distant domination Of the United States sympa-
thize with Agunaldo In his ambition TO found a
republic In the China Sea near the Equator. and
hope ne may become the Washington OF a new ma
tion. absolutely free from European and American
influence"
Bishop Potter Of New York, and James c. Carter.
OF New-York. added TO the list Of vice presi-
dents OF the league. More than five hundred pc
titions protesting against imperial policy re-
garding Spains conquered possessions have been
received at the Washington and Boston offices OF
the league. each petition bearing many signatures.
and II decided to-day to begin at once present
ing the petitions 10 the Senate.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-08
GREAT BRITAIN DiSif run ! r. H.
co.,Nryrs OF THE LoNpoN PRESS or srcRE-
rARY CAGES REPORT.

TARY CAGES RtPOEI-
ro,ao, Dec The afternoon newspapers 20
dav take a gloomy view OF Secretary Cages report.
The Westminster Gnzette's' remarks on the suo-
,ect are far sample OF the comments INDUCED IN
II says: go
Secretary Cages programme. II carried ONT VIII
no q real dIgaopoint ,nent to Great Britain. FOR II
cu.s auav the nracfical grounds for cooperation
in colonial enterprise between the two countries
where territory has been annexed and limits any
Joint efforts in Cuba and the Philippines where the
American status f. undetermined.
London. Dec. s.-"The Times this morning pro-
testing edtoriaIy against Secretary Cages eN-
elusive maritime policy" and expressing hope that
Congress will not indOrsc II, say-:
We regard with the heartest feelinss OF sym
rothy and without a tinge % Jealousy the develop
ns1t Of imperial spirit IN the United states but
II must not he supposed that We are prepared 70
annroyc the abortion Of an exclusive policy In
regions in whose desiln!es might have claimed
a voice"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-08
YEARS PAY FOR CUBAN SOLDIERS.
HAVANA HEARS THAT THE GARCIA COMMISSION
NAs BEEN Successful

Havana. Dec From Cuban headquarters
the announcement Is made Of the successful re-
suit Of the visit 10 Washington OF General Cal
,x,o Garcia and his colleagues. composing the
special d"puta;;on from the Cuban Assembly re-
CsD,ly IN session at Santa Cruz del Sur. 1t Is
also announced as further outcome Of the
Commissions efforts. that the Cuban troops are
. bc disbanded. with at least one year =
ray. This solution Of the military problem is
rai.ed With loud applause, as afOrding those
who We're made poor BY the rev olution an op-
yortunity 70 get funds enough to return to their
labor n the nclas and % lay the foundation ot
honest livelihood
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-08
ATTITUDE OF THE FILIPINOS.
THOUGH SOME ADVOCATE INDEPENDENCE,
AMERICAN AUTHORITIES EX-
PEC- NO TROIrRIE

Manila. Dec. THE native press continues 70
advocate independence and reimbursement to
the United States Government OF the amount to
be paid Spain for the Philippines. The "1nde-
pendencia" thinks this course the only just one
1t insists that the Fiipinos have aided the
Americans solely because they believed they
were fighting for independence. The paper
quotes literally from President Mckinley's last
speech in Chicago to support It's contention that
the Americans are pledged to give the Filipinos
Independence.
Chief Aguinaldo and his principal advisers
fully recognize the Importance of strong pro-
tectorate in some form One OF the latter has
even ventured the assertion that II the Filipinos
obtain independence. in accordance with the de-
Tand Of the leaders. the United States would De
Immediately asked to establish a protectorate.
as otherwise the Philippines must sooner or
later become the prey OF less liberal-minded
country.
This statement is borne out by the attitude OF
the better class Of Fipnos In the vicinity OF
Manila. The numerou, stories to hostility
felt and displayed their part toward the
Americans are without foundation The United
States authorities expect on the part Of the
tives peaceful acceptance of :he inevitable.
The United States transport Newport. bear
ing General Miller and his staff and the 1st Bat
talon. Goth Kansas Regiment. with the wyo-
ming Light Battery. which left San Francisco on
November S. arrived to-day. closely following
the City OF Pueba. which arrived yesterday.
with Lieutenant Colonel Chders. twenty-five Of
fcers and six hundred men. including five COM
panies Of the 1st Tennessee. Troop A Of the Ne
vada Volunteer Ca AIRY detachment OF re-
cruits for the 23d Infantry and a detachment for
the 1st California Heavy Artillery.
To provide for the accommodation OF these
newcomers vii! make necessary the transfer OF a
number OF United States troops outside the limits
OF the city proper.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-08
FIGHT AT THE NEW OPERA COnIOUE.

FRIENDS AND FOES OF DREYFUs SHOW THEIR
FEELINGS PROMINENT PEOPLE PRESENT
Paris Dec An exciting Incident took place TO-
night AT the opening Of the new Opera Comiaue
which replaces the structure recently DESTROYED by
fire.
Dame Blanche" was performed in the presence
Of brilliant audience. including NJ Faure mem
bers OF the Cabine;, Senator'S, Deputies Russian
Granddukes and all the leading diplomatic artistic
and literary people In Paris
President Faure's arrival was signalzed By shouts
OF "Vye TArmee." which were answered by shouts
Of "Nve Picquartr'
Inc rival cro~ds came into collision and there
was some lighting
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-08
GERMANY AND THE CAROLINES

London Dec. S.-The Berlin correspondent OF
THE Times" who denies that Germany is ne
gotiating for the acquisition OF the Carores.
says:
"A certain sentimental desire exists in the
public mind on the subject. but the Government
has not yet ascertained the views Of the United
States regarding IT, and Will do nothing until 1t
knows the final form Of the peace treaty be-
tween the United States and Spain"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-08
EX-PRESIDENT CLEVELAND'S VIEWS.
OPPOSED TO EVERY FEATURE OF ANNEXATION
HE SAYS.

Princeton. y. J.. Dec 7.-Ex-President Grover
Cleveland gave an interview this afternoon on the
new policy OF the United States, and dictated the
following statement:
"W!thou, going at all into details. wish 70 say
that I am ardently opposed TO every feature ~
this annexot.ca and expansion policy. The pub
lie ought 10 know pretty we'll what my convictions
are from Hawaiian questions during my Admins
tration have not changed my mind and re-
main opposed 10 sll this annexation, from Hawaii
TO the Philippines.