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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-17
TO MAKE EXAMINATIONS PRACTICAL.
SENATOR BRUSH PRESENTS IMPORTANT AMEND
MENTs TO TIE CIv1L SERVICE Law.

SENATOR BRUSH PRESENTS IMPORTANT AMEND
MrvTs TO TIE cIvI!. SERVICE Law
Albany. March Ex-senator Brush to-day INTRO
duced an amendment 70 the Civil Service law rela-
tive 10 open competitive examinations 10 provide
that IN all examinations other han those for purely
clerical places the Conmissicn shall. whenever
practicable secure the service Of some person or
persons practically versed in the duties which the
applicants would be required 10 perform. II aP-
pointed. and SUCH persons snail b4 consulted IN the
conduct Of examinations. such examinations. OK
cop, in so far as they relate TO character and ex-
uericrce shall consist Of an actual performance by
he applicants OF the kind OF work 20 be require ol
trcnl Applicants for enpl JyMenf merely as labor
crs " Horknaen shall not bc required 20 be- so
ciaselNed but shall bc mined with reference 10
tneir phvslcal ability and capacity for labor. the
character OF their LAST employment ana lher hapIts
as 10 industry and sobreN y
Instead o. giving the Mayor OF a CITY authority
10 pres cribe regulations for admission into the civil
Service this amendment requires him 10 appoint
and employ suitable persons to prescribe ana en-
fore. regulations for appointments 20 and promo
fiors I'm The civil Service Of the city.
N is further provided that person holding 4
place subject 10 competitive eNaTinatOn shall he
removed or degrade except for Just cause
upor written charges, of which the accused shall
have fun notice and an opportunity TO make ex-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-17
PURCHASE OF wARsHIPs COMPLETED.
FINAL CONTRACTS FOR THE AMAZoNAs AND
ABROUALL SIGNED.

London. March 16.-The final contract provid
Aimirante Abrouall TO the United States has
been signed. The price is something over
500 900 for both ships An American Grew is
expected here from Lisbon tonight TO take
possession OF The Amazonas on Friday
Her Brazilian crew will go to Newcastle to
man the Aquidaban. which the Brazilian Gov
ernment. according to dispatches received to-
day. will not sell. 1t is added that Brazil will
not sell any more wdrships for the present. ex
cept the two coast defence ships. the Marshal
Deodoro and Marshal Floriano which are being
built in France.
The Abrouall cannot be completed for six
weeks.
Il is learned that there has been spirited bid
ding between the United States and Spain for
the Amazonas and AbrouaI up 70 the last, and
the outcome was actually doubtful until the
contracts were signed
The action Of Brazil in this matter IS said 70
have been Influenced by a desire 10 repay the
good Offices of the United States Government
during the MellO revolution. Moreover II IS
said that Brazil strongly sympathizes with the
Cu5ans
Commander ". H Brownson, the special Com
missioner Of the United States Navy Depart
men. for the inspection and selection for pur-
chase II conditions should require. Of Warships
Of foreign powers now on the market, arrived
here to-day.
IIe expressed himself ! eratihed to learn that
IN. American Government had purchased the
Commander 3rownson went Immediately 10 the
United Stato~ Embassy. where he had a confer
ence WIKI Lieutenant Colwell. the naval at
tache
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-17
PRICE THREE CENTS.
WORKING TO AVERT WAR.
SPANS ATTITUDE CoNCILIAToRY AND
FRIENDLY.
DELAY IN THE REPORT or THE MAINE COURT
HAS A QUIETING INFLuENCE-THE MONT
GosERY RECALLED AND NO OTHER
vARsHIP MAY BE SENT
10 HAVANA.
fBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRrpuSE.l

ley TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIbINE.I
Washington. March 16.--The increasing proba-
bility that the report Of the Sampson Board OK
Inquiry will not reach tho President ,hs week.
and may he delayed late into next week. has
had a still further quetng influence on feeling
here The attitude Of Spain since Congress put
in the hands OF the President the S50000GO
fund for National defence has been essentially
conciliatory and there are signs that the Madrid
Cabinet is prepared 10 strain all the resources OF
diplomacy 10 avert a rupture between the two
countries as a result Of the disclosures OF the
Board Of InqEiry's report on the causes % the
disaster to the Maine. Spain has conveyed 10
this Government in indirect and friendly way
its concern lest the maintenance of an Aneri-
can fleet in or near Spanish waters should have
a disturbing effect on the plans laid by the Cab
inc; 10 carry the autonomy scheme into effect
in Cuba. The Administration however. cannot
admit the proprieiy Of foreign governments
questioning the assembling of A squadron al any
point the coast Of the United States nor will
any general change be made FOR the presen, In
the disposition OF this country's naval forces
The Navy Department however. decided TO re-
call the Montgomery to-day from Havana, her
temporary mission there having been accom-
pshed II is uncertain whether any other
American warship will be sent In the near fut-
ure 10 take the Montgomery's place.
The departure OF the Fern from Key West to-
day to relieve the Montgomery az Havana 10
in accordance with the intentions OF the Navy
Department announced week ago the Fern
having then been Withdrawn I'm order 10 trans
port large consignments of relief supplies to
Matanzas and Sagua la Grande. she was bot
ter fitted for this service than either the Mont
gomery the Nashville which had been se-
ected as shown by the promptnes5 with which
r.
cry was sent 10 Havana 10 take the Ferns
place as a platform for diving operations and a
sleeping place for the officers and others at
work on the Maine duty for which the ship
was badly adapted. but other vessel was
available for such uses To-dsys orders 10 the
Montgomery and the Fern the former 70 sail
for Key West the arrival % the Fern at
Havana, We're not ins;gated by Spain, were
not significant Of expected trouble or friction.
but were issued solely 70 return 70 the arrange
ment which existed satisfactorily before last
week.
The on the Montgomery will welcome the
change. not because they felt any danger IN
Havana. but because they deprived of b-
erty to a great extent while there. The Spanish
authorities, II is thought viii also feel
siderable relief the departure OF the ship.
which might have suffered injury AT the hands
Of some fanatic III spite OF the precautions taken
for her safety.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-17
A REMONSTRANCE BY SPAIN.
FRIENDLY REPRESENTATIONS MADE TO
THE STATE DEPARTMENT.
FEAR EXPRESSED THAT THE EMERGENCY PREP
ARATIoNs. WITH l FLEET AT KEY WEST.
WILL ENDANGER THE SUCCESS OF
AUTONOMY IN CUBA

WILL. ESDANGER THE SUCCESS or
AUTONOMY IN CURA
Washington. March 1.-THE prir cpal develop
ment in the Spanish situation to-day was In con-
rection with the definite representations sub
mitted By the Spanish Government TO the state
Department concerning the assembling OF
large fleet Of American .warships at Key west
the emergency preparations, and the Influence
which these might have om the approaching cleo
tions in Cuba
These representations were exactly IN une Win
the serni-oflcial utteran,e given in these dis
patches last night. and credited 10 q hlgh Of
fetal conversant with the views Of the Spanish
Cabinet While these representations cannot
properly be regarded as a protest against the at
tiude and ac.s Of the United States Govern
ment. they may be set down as remonstrance
calculated to have an effect In Europe Not
however, being a technical protest. the state
nent has not called forth any official rejoincer
from the state Department for It Is lacking IN
tangible accusations being rather an argu-
mentative presentation Of alleged Spanish griev-
ances
The representations point to the serious lrliu-
erces which the emergency preparations will
have in encouraging the Cuban Insurgents at
the moment wnen the autonomy plan is 10 have
and in this way defeat the reforms Premier
Sarasta is seeking to carry out. It is especially
pointed out that the presence of large fleet
OF United states warships at Key West cannot
10 regarded as a friendly measure as the send
ing Of ships was officially represented 20 be
when the Maine went to Havana and the VIZ
oaya returned the complimentary visit
In short the presence Of this large fleet near
Cu6a, together with the defence measures taken
by tho United States. are regarded by spain as
seriously pro1udic.a TO the policy Of autonomy
which Spain and the United states have alike
approved and an indirect announcement TO tAe
insurgents I'm defeating tho desires % both Gov
errments for the success OF that policy
Finally. ana in the same spirit of frlcnclN
representation rather than OF protest. spain has
pointed out that war by th= United states
against Spain under such circumstances would
be uniust!dabe before the world and a crime
against humanity and civilization
The representations contain no reference
whatever 10 The Maine disaster or 10 redress or
indemnify therefor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-17
WAR FEELING AT A LONDON BANQUET
PUBLIC LEADERS REFER TO THE EASTERN CUES
T1Ov AND loan sArIsBURY's HEALIH'

London. March 1G.-The banquet OF 'he A.
sociation Of the Chambers Of Commerce al NV
Hotel Metropole this evening called OUT Ia.s
political assemblage. The speeches were ho'a"'e
for war feeling.
Lord Rosebe,y expressed his surprise 70 "Nu
himself in "a sort OF convval council OF "ar'
In expressing his regret at the illness OF i.oiu
Salisbury ne testified to the latters nat'i'ess
knowledge OF foreign affairs" He SAID thaI Il
the country embarked in war he trusteu tle
people would see to it that they got value TOT
the sacrifices involved.
Rear-Admiral Lord Charles Beresford' Mem
her Of Parliament for York city strongly urged
that Great Britain should acquire Mrs BAY near
Hong Kong to serve as a naval base ana 10
place England on an equality with Russia anu
GERMANY. "Otherwise." said the speaker
Great britain will have to double the strehg'h n
OF her fleet in Chinese waters. r,,,.
The Rieh' Hon. Charles T. Ritchle, fres'ueht
Of the Boa / of Trade expressed MS oeIiel INA tha.
the dispute with Frarce in West Africa Wouiu
BE- amicab'y settled.
The Dul.. Of Norfolk Earl Marshal OF england
and Postmaster General; Baron Herschei
George n Curzon. Parliamentary Secretary for
tho Foreign Office and others. spoke all making
sympathetic references to Lord SALISBURY
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-17
NOBTLTZTNG THE FRENCH FLEET.
ALLEGED INTENTION TO MAKE A DEMON
sTRATfON IN THE FAR EAST.

Paris, March 1G.-The "Aurore to-day aIH'ii'S
that the French feet is being prepared ior mo-
hilization adding that feverish activity preVais
at all the arsenals and shipyards' "hich aie
working until 10 o'clock at night
Continuing the "Aurore" says the Frcnch
Northern Souadrons at Cherbourg are READY TOT
Immediate departure The ships. it appears are
being swung during the night at CherbourE iof
the adjustment Of their compasses
Finally II Is asserted that In oroer 10 '''''
plcte the necessary number Of ofncers stcIiau s-ia
year students are to be appointed mldsi,l lP,iien'
ard all the admirals have been lnsuucctcu ~ h,rs
range to reach Paris within tweniy-lour "0u'
after being summoned. Au,.,,io,
The "Aurore" explains that the moplIt"ds rt e. s,U
is connected with preparations 10 suppoi -,
Gin hv a naval demonstration in the Far Last
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-17
NOT A MEDDLrNG PRESIDENT.
Mr.. MKrNLEY NOT TRYING TO GET CoNGREs
OFF HIS HANDS"

Mr.. MKrNLEY NOT TRYING TO GET CONGRESS
OFF HIS HANDS"
Washington, March 16 (SpeciaD. Everybody
became accustomed during the four years of
the last Administration 70 executive medde-
someness and 10 seeing the President attempt
to control the action Of Congress and usurp its
prerogatives that. from mere force OF habit.
nearly everybody now seems TO believe. without
a scintila Of evidence, that President Mckinley
is doing the same thing. No surprise end COM
paratively slight criticism even are provoked by
the groundess assertion that THE Administra-
ton is anxious 10 get rid of Congress" and that
the President is asserting all MS influence to
force a speedy adjournment Of that body
To any one who knows President Mckinley
and understands his keen perception and knowl-
edge OF the boundaries OF the Executive Office
and its prerogatves and Of the duties and pre-
negatives OF the legislative branch OF the Cow
eminent, in which he served so long and with
such conspicuous ability and distinction. the
solemn denial by General Grosvenor in the
House OF Representatives to-day Of the absurd
and false assertion that the President was try
ing to force a speedy adjournment, or had even
intimated a desire for it, wholly and alb
soiutely unnecessary Every man with
brains enough to equip a chicken will admit that
this is true II he will stop and think for an In
stant.
OF course, the members Of the majority IN
the House os Representatives. rs we'll as the
Republicans in the Senate. have from the very
beginning Of the session hoped and desired that
il might be as short due regard for the
interests OF the country would allow, and that
hope and desire were intensified by the passage
OF the Teller resolution in the Senate and It's
overwhelming defeat in the House Of Represent
atlves II has been no secret that the leaders
OF the majority have tried to shape things so
that It would be practicable for Congress TO ad-
journ in May. They have hoped and they stii
hope 10 be able TO break the record OF the nrst
session Of the LIVth Congress. which ended In
June. 1896 And now this thing which has been
known 10 every body for months, Is paraded as
news" apparently with the hope Of fastening
calumny on the President o! the United STATES
and a badge Of seryty on the Republicans IN
Congress. -. 49,,
And as might have been expected. tne Demo,
cratic leaders in that body are taxing hahd
=, the same "Oh, we're only shamming wnen
we profess 10 be m favor ~ an early adjoirh-
rnent THAT IS only III effect. and when the
nroner tin,e arrives you will md as soiidy re-
sistiug IT," so said of the most prominent
and influential Democratic leaders ~ the Rouse
~ REPRESENTATIVES, to-day 20 ono who sought
his advice respecting q legislative measure IN
which he Is deeply interested
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-17
GERnAN MARLNES LEArE cRE1E-

Canea Island Of Crete. March 1.-THE German
far was hauled down ta!s morning and the Ger
man marines who have been doing duty ashore en-
barkcd on board the German batte-shp Oldcnburs
The international troops composing the garrison
rendered military honcrs 10 the departing German
forces.
Berlin March l6-Thc Cologne Gazette" COM
r1outng upon the hauling down OF The German flag
IN crete. says the departure OF The German battle
chip Oldenburg does not signify cessation Of the
concert OF the Powers but merely means that now
the affsirs OF the German creditors of Greece have
been settled. Germany has little interest In the
dcstin.cs OF crete. which concern France, Russia
and Enrianl
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-17
MORE SHIPS HEADING FOR KEY WEST.
ADMIRAL. sICARD's BIG FLEET TO RECEIVE RE
INFORCEMENTS

Washington March 1G.-The fleet az Key
West viii he augmented within the next day or
two by the arrival Of the gunboat Annapolis. the
torpedo-boat Foote and the naval tugs Leyden
and Samoset. while the gunboat Helena is now
on her way from the European station under or
ders 10 report AT Key West. The Helena re-
ported her arrival to-day at Funchal. on her
way 10 join the feet
The fleet now at Key West and Tortugas is as
follows The cruiser Ncw-Nork the battle-shp
Massachusetts the battle-ship Indiana, the
battIe-shlp Iowa. the battle-shp Texas. the
cruiser Detroit the gunboat Nashville. the
cruiser Marblehead. the dispatch-bOat Fern and
the torpedo-boats Dupont, Gushing, Porter.
WinslOw and Ericsson. To these viii soon be
added the five vessels now on the way there. Ia
addition 10 these. the Montgomery. at Havana
is practically part ~ the feet the gunhoats VIII
minCton ard Castine and the cruiser Cincinnati
are barbados, the Newport is at Colon. while
the Puritan, the Newark the Amphtrite and
other ships Of the North Atlantic Squadron at
points along the coast further northward.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-17
PRIMARY LAW TESTED IN CHICAGO.
A GREAT INCREASE IN THE NUMBER OF BALLOTS
CAsT-FEw DISTURBANCES.

CAST-FftW DISIU KEANEES-
Chicago March 16.-The Primary Election
law has been tested by the Democrats ard found
successful all those who wished 10 vote being able
10 90 80 without Interference. In a large majority
Of the wards The primary election passed without
disturbances. but IN the Tenth Eleventh Twelfth
and Seventeenth wards the police were called 10
preserve the peace.
estimated 10 have been between 30 and % per cent
OF the total Democratic vote. In some wards Ike
the Twenty-secoi ). whore the lighting warm.
II nigh 90 per cent. This IS regarded hv
the friends Of the new law as great Improvement
over tho former nomination OF candidates Ward
above twenty votes were cast Of total party vote
Of three thousand.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-17
SENATOR WELLINGTON UPHELD.
RESOLUTION ASKING HIM TO RESIGN UHAN-
IMOUsLY TABLED BY THE MARYLAND
HOUSE or DELEGATES

Annapolis Md March l6-Mr jacob n Balti-
more City Republican introduced In tho House OF
Delegate to-day Join; resolution declaring United
States Senator George L. Wellington guilty Of dis
loyalty to his party and demanding his ressra-
ton from the Senate II was promptly tabled by a
unanimous vote, tho mover OF the resolution him
self voting against f. Mr.. Jacobs action is the
result Of fight over the efforts OF Senator Welng
tors friends 70 reorgGnize the Police Board Of Bal
tnore on the basis Of minority representation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-17
BARGAINING FOR WARSHIPS
WE MAY YET OUTBID SPAIN FOR THE
O'HIGGINS.
~ ApDIT1oN TO THE TWO BRAZILIAN VESSELS
FINE CRUISER IN A CONTINENTAL
PORT LIKELY TO BE PURCHASED
THE OUTLOOK FOR PEACE.
Inv CABLE To TIE TRIBUNE

I'hI LihE4lsi ~ bL '''~4'-N
THE OUTLOOK FOR PEACE
fRv CABLE To TIE TRIBUYE.l
London. March 16.-Negotiations for the pur-
chase Of warshlps are still in progress, the span
ish agents having money at their disposal IN
London. The only vessel which they are be-
lieved TO have purchased is McCalmonts large
steam Yacht. now in the Mediterranean. They
have not vet bought the Chillan cruiser OHig-
gins. nearly completed at Elswick, and may stih
be ou:bid by the United States Government as
they were i'm the negotiations for the purchase
Of the two brazilian cruisers. Contracts were
signed to-day. and arrangements made for the
transfer Of the Amazonas TO the American nag
on Friday. when Lieutenant Colwel VIII take
possession of the ship of Gravesend. The Bra
lillian crow will leave the vessel on that day.
and the Amazonas Will sail for America as soon
ms a crew can be provided from the cruiser san
Francisco Her sister ship. the AbrouaIl' VIII hot
be finished at Elswick for several weeks out
work will be FASTENED with all possible dispatch'
now that The United States Government mas
taken up Brazirs contract.
The price paid for these two ships Is not re-
carded as unreasonable or excessive. Spain
would have secured them week ago II the
vote Of $4,000 900 had not been passed. Lieu
tenant Colwell had previously entered a bid Tor
them; the Spanish agents made determined
effort to secure them, but failed. Brazil at first
sought - sell four ships. including the TWO
coast defence vessels building in France. which
are only half finished, but finally consented to
deliver the Amazonas provided her sister ship
at Armstrong; was included In the contract
These negotiations were conducted by Mr.. Henry
White ard the Brazilian Minister. with assist
ance from the naval attaches Of each Govern
ment.
In addition the OHggns is now the object
OF keen bargaining. and there is az least one i1ne
cruiser in a Continental port which is likely 10
be purchased Commander Brownson arrived
I'm London tonight. Notwithstanding these
warllke preparations the general feeling among
the American and English bankers here is that
war between Spain and the United states VIII
be averted. All the conservative men on the
Street consider an outbreak Of hostilities i'm
probable The stock list to-day reflects this
feellns The Rothschd influence is reported
here TO be strongly exerted. especially in Paris
and Madrid. in the interest Of a peaceful diplo-
matte settlement between the two countries.
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-17
EXCITEMENT AT THE TiLDIZ PALACE.

AN OUTBREAK AMONG TROOPS IN THE BARRACKS
CAUSES ALARM.
Constantinople. March 16.-There was great excite
,nent at the Ydiz Palace yesterday evening. owing
70 an outbreak among the Albanian and kurdish
troops in the barracks The approaches Of the pal
ace were Immediately surrounded and many arrests
uar ma
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-17
NEWFOUNDLAND LOOKING FoR TPorDLE

SHE INTENDS TO BRING THE FRENCH FISHERIES
QUESTION To a HEAD.
g Johns Y r. March i6.-Thc Colonial revenue
cruiser Fiona sailed to-day for Paconfa Bay 10
enforce tha fishery laws aGa.Hs' French vessels
which obtain bait along that ccast The cruiser
has Instructions TO apply rlg1ly ail regulations
AGAINST the French heGng feet, the Newfoundland
Government being determined 70 create crisis
witch will compel the British and French Min
is. rios "a bring about settlemeut of the entire
ot,cetion OF French fishing privileges along one-
tbird Of tho coast OF Newfoundland.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-17
AMERICAN FoRBEARANcE ExroLLED.

London March ie-Sdney Low formerly Editor
o. The St James, Gazette" has written long let
ter from New-York. extollng the moderation OF the
Americans on the subject OF Cuba and declaring
that the British would not nave endured such say,
agery at their doors" adding. The Spaniard wouIa
have been cleared out OF Cuba. bag ana baggage
long ago"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-17
SPANS EFFORTS TO RAISE A LOAN.
ALLEGED STATEMENT BY THE RoTHscHrLps or
- orr r--x- To C,r--r

HER INABILITY TO GET MONEY.
London. March 16.-A private telegram has
been received hero from New-York asking
whether il is true Spain is trying to raise
loan of 100000 in London and f. is reported
that the Rothschilds replied denying the report
and adding :hat Spain could not raise any
money in London.
Madrid March l6.-The financial press com
rents upon the facility with which Spain mas
supported the heavy financial burdens incurred
or account of the instructions in Cuba and In
the Philippine Islands. and points out thai al
though since Sehor SaEasta has been Premier.
the cost q the wars have exceeded 3OOOnO,OO0
reeeras the note circulation Of the Bank of
spain has only increased from 1,1I4.92G.3oG 70
90 $50 $50 pesetas Thereupon the press as
serts no one doubts that If n fresh loan is
quired IL could be raised as easily as was the
case with the loan raised a year ago.