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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-23
4 DrSCPINIEiTTN0 TAX.

The decision Of the Brisson Ministry 10 levy
discriminating income tax In France Is hailed
hv Socialists rs n great triumph for their prln'
ciplcs So II is or will be II It IL put into effect
So was the discriminating scheme OF taxation
odopied I'm Great Britain under the last Liberal
radical Government. An attempt was made 70
impose such n system upon the United States,
but II failed and such attempts nre likely to fall
as long MS the present Constitution stands. To
thosc countries however, which elect TO try
such devices the example Of japan Is TO be
commended for consideration as probably the
most thorough and logical OF them all
The Japnncse scheme ~ doubly discriminate
Ing I'm respect OF both source and size OF In
come Thus an income derived from land or
house rents. stocks or bonds. bank deposits or
loans. is taxed moro highly than one derived
from farming. mining manufacturing. trade or
other business. and the latter in turn Is taxed
more highly than one derived from salaries
wages or other stIpcnds accruIng from profess
slonal lnhors In the first class named. for cx-
ample. the rate is ~ 10 the thousand on all In
comes If 10000 yen more; in the second 3D.
and in the third. % In addition there is some
recognition of the difference between the classes
In rcspcct Of the size OF incomes possible under
them. mus III inc Hrst anu S''oHu CihSS's
named provision Is made for taxing incomes Of
100000 ven or more. while In the third such nm
income ~ rcckoncd manifcStly impossible and
so 30 600 yen is the highest mentioned.
So much for classes of incomes according to
their sources. In respect Of their size there Is
also n discriminating scale. Take, for example
the first of the classes mentioned. ON incomes
of 100 600 ven or more tho tax Is - 10 the thou
sand: of 10000 or over. 40: OF 10000 or over
40: of 10000 or over, 81: OF 10000 or over, 80;
of 1000 or over -; of 1900 or over %: of I, 900
or over, "a; of 800 or over T.. and on all Of less
than 800 ven, 10. Even the smallest income,
therefore. is taxed rs surely though not rs
highly as the largest. The greatest land holder
or millionaire owner of stocks and bonds, whose
income Is rcckoncd by hundreds OF thousands Of
yen. pays per cent Of 1t 10 the Government,
and the humbcst cody, whose wages are only
"A dime or two n day. pays onc-half Of | per
cent.
The system is thus an ingenious compromise
between the Socialist and non Socialist theories
The Socialists are, Of course. pleased with the
discriminating or sliding scale Of rates which
makes n man pay a higher and higher rate Of
taxation ms he grows richer and richer But
they are equally dIsplcased nj the equally non.
Socialist prov ision that all incomes even To the
smallest shall be taxed NJ some rate. The in
tcrcstng question Is whether the system will,
on the whole, prove more pleasing or dsplcas-
ing TO both sides.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-23

Adirondack" Murray energies to quote 'ei-
ferson and Adams as having charged us 20
stay within our own boundaries suggested py
geography and wisely appointed ny froV'-
"dence." Yes. Those eminent statesmen were
the first great 'imperialists' OF the Nation
never so happy IS when they we're making OF
proposing additions to our domain. ana py ho
means combining their schemes OF annexation 20
continental limits. Why not quote calhoun ~
opposition 70 state Rights or Henry Clay
against Protection?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-23

The Illustrated Supplement TO the Sunday
Tribune. tomorrow, IrfU abound III half
tone pictures. of 1phfch The Tribune uas
the first in Ne7v York 10 make a success.
and in book re11elps, dramatic and artistic
Information, fiction. and entertaining drfi-
eIes from special 1rriters on timely topics.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-23
II X Vanderbilt NOT TO NAh"i'

Auorg other summer gossip afoat Is ' w.,
which found publication yesterday to the e" me
that william X. vanderbilt would marry Nan.
Duchess Of Manchester. The Duchess .. NJ
chester was formerly Miss Consuelo t.nas ~ tho
Vanderbilt has always been a warm fr'e"u Msrl.
Duchess. and his daughter, the Duchess % s,ory.
borough namd for her r. IT., bse family -
one puts any faitf in IT. Mr. VanderO''
n
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-23
GIFT TO HARVARD MEDICAL Schoo~
JAMES STEVENSON EsrApLIHIEs TWO s0hoi-N"
SHIFTS by WILL"

Dcahom Macs. July % The Will OF 'a"..
Stevenson. OF Brookiine. the wealthy go.
md real-esta,e dealer. ard fa'her OF -,
Stevenson whose mysteriou. disappearan' y, ~.
months ago attracted vide n'erfs'' was AZ" 49, vii
Xor,o,L rs,,strv ~ probate here to-day. The wa.
Which had remained sealed until to-day since Wv
death OF Mr.. Stevenson. some time ago, pro,ss,
for $4,000 to be given 20 the Harvard '. ,hs
School. 70 establish TIVE free scholarship -,
fund to he known as the James Stevenson + u'.u &c,
The sum Of $4,000 is 70 be put asiae % as, y. Al.
fund by the will. tho interest OF when WI" THY
yidod among his children Mary. Grace, E ..,, and
wa sIioms To ench Il the sons Benjamin svd
Aexander left co Snd IKE sot fs'" Five io.
tsen. ,s ur Stwenson get 500 each iii
the missing daughter Who Is men uSa ~
has never been heard fon since she ''''F'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-23
1u6rx 10 advertisements.
Business Nctifes.

Roll Top Desks and ONCE Furniture.
Great Variety Of style md Price.
T. G, SELLEW.
10 Ill Fulton-.t.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-23

help It to recognize. is that the dishonest minor
ity is perhaps as small and certainly rs ihuch
reprobatcd and dscounenanced among News
papers ms in other callngs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-23
Nmnsemenis.

CASINO ROOF GARDEN-s-Riees Summer Niehts
EDEN MIisEE-Wax Works. Grand Concert ana ZINC
runtograph
KEITH $ Neon 10 II p m.-Vaudevihe
ROSTER q UNDERSTANDABLE. -, c..
MADISON SQUARE ROOF GARDENS: i5-Concert.
MANHATTAN BEACH, 3o-7-Victor Heroerts baho
SPANS Manila and Fireworks--p-WenS
pAsTOR'S-12.30 TO II p m.-Vaudevile
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-23

There Is good reason for special grat'hca'i'"
at the uniformly favorable testimony OF iore'sn
military attaches to the valor, discipnhe anu
efficiency OF American soldiers. These opser'eio
are competent. or they would not nave pee" u.
the scene Of operations; they are in'psrtiai anu
they are unanimous.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-23

The long-advcrtsed German commercial
has begun. and 1t takes the form OF an invasion.
a company OF German steel manufacturers has
concluded that the best way to compete with us
is to become one of US. and has begun the con-
struction OF a great plant near Chicago. For Its
sake we hope the Kaiser will not shut Its prod
uct ont OF Germany. We can stand this sort Of a
war splendldly great many Germans have
invaded this country before now. and we like
them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-23
Az ENGAGEMENT.

London. July % The engagement IS "m,royiasa
=, Sir Thoma. linton. the well known p'F su&S
merchant. to the daughter OF sir 1om eSI
phillips formerly Lord Mayor OF Lohao"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-23
building but at present It is Just about as dis
cordant as possible.

The reports about the raising OF the American
flag on another Pacific island are somewha'
mixed One says 1t is Watts Island and announcer
Wake Island. In the Marshall group. Both are
probably partly right and partly wrong Ihere
Is no Wake 1slani in the Marshall group HI"
there is Watts Island there. In the fnnach
chain But 1t cannot be this latter, because 'ne
Marshall Islands all belong TO Germany. Ihere
IS a small island known as Wake lying quite
solitary In the Pacific, several hurhred miles
north Of the Marshalls and hitherto unciaimeo
by any Power That is probably the one o"
which our flag IL now flying.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-23

Was 1t Indispensable ID put coat Of garing
white paint on the cupola OF the City Hall7
Dust and smoke will eventually bring 1t into
some degree OF harmony with the rest Of the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-23

It was highly agreeable 10 have March as
sumo the characteristics of April. but In pro-
ducing n close imitation OF August at its worst
July shows extremely bad Judgment.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-03-08
RUSSIA MENACES INDIA
Lord Roberts Declares the HindOO
kOOsh the Danger Line.

London, March THE house OF lords
was unusually crowded today, the peer
esses gallery was full. and there were
many members of the house OF commons
present when Lord Roberts. commander
of the forces in Ireland, made his expect
ed speech in favor Of a forward policy on
the Indian frontier. putting forward the
Russian peril and declaring that the policy
OF non-interference with the frontier
tribes had been a complete failure. The
speaker advocated the advance Of British
rule across the mountains. and traced the
advance of Russia, saying that II she once
crossed the Hlndoo-KOosh an attack upon
India was only matter Of time.
The Earl of Onslow. under secretary for
India, replied, pointing out the enormous
cost of Lord Roberts policy, which, he
said would impede the internal progress
Of India. He thought the dread Russian
spectre hardly justified It. The ultimate
destiny Of the tribes was civilization. but
the moment was inopportune 10 hasten t..
The Marquis OF Lansdowne. secretary
of state for war. said the governments
policy was to keep the main pass open and
to establish control over the tribes with
a minimum interference in their domestic
affairs.
After further discussion the house OF
lords adjourned
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-03-08
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA BILL
MonOpOlfes in Washington City
scored in tho senate Debate

Washington. March 7.-Today's session
OF the senate was devoted entirely 70 the
consideration Of the District Of Columbia
appropriation bill. At the hour Of ad-
journment the bill had not been disposed
Of. and its discussion will be continued
tomorrow.
The present monopoly in the city. of
the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone
company. on account Of high rates. was
severely scored.
Mr.. Carter Cfont) urged that the bin
go over until tomorrow. as he desired 10
offer an amendment elatiug 20 the gas
supply Of Washington
a more Infamous and audacious out
ge was never perpetrated on an inofeu-
sive public than IS nightly perpetrated by
the washington Gas Light company. 90
declared M Carter. "and desire 70 pre-
sent an amendment that viii AFFORD the
suffering people II this city &C opp1rtu-
nifty 20 force the company 20 give them
what they pay for"
At his suggestion. the hiu was laid
aside. and At 5.}5 .. m. the senate won't
into executive session. and soon after
wards adjourned.
During the morning hour Mr. AD-1
CNeb} presented the petition % 1870 raii-
way men Of Pennsylvania. in favor Of
legislation 10 prevent the abuse Of the
writ of Injunction.
Ca,arrh. constitutional disease. e.
cured by a constitutional rsmedy-Ho3i'
1arez-a ALA
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-03-08

of the government. They may hurry 1t
along into action before the Madrid cab
met is ready. The volunteers. as class,
are filled with ignorant hostility toward
the United States. Their movements here
after will bear watching.
Senator Proctor, who has been visiting
places near Havana, is going to Sagua,
and possibly to other ports of Santa
Clara province. He is in no hurry to re-
turn to Washington. Apparently Sena-
tor Proctor has not formed a favorable
impression of Spanish rule in Cuba. He
is inquiring especially into the economic
conditions.
American relief, after much mismanage-
ment, is finally reaching the starving peo-
pie in the country, for whom it was
meant.
The Worlds Havana correspondent
sends word that Walter B. Barker. consul
at Sagua la Grande for the United States,
has resigned. 1t is alleged in Spanish
quarters that Consul Barker's resignation
is on account of friction with General
Lee over the improper distribution Of
American charity but the Worlds CORE
spondent declares that Mr.. Barker is a
warm friend of General Lee. According
to the correspondent Consul Barker feels
that the American government, in its
activity regarding Cuban affairs has
ignored all the consular reports and that
the consule, to all intents and purposes,
are useless as channels of information.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-03-08
AUTONOMY'S LAST GASP
WeyIerites and Ultra-Spanish Forces
in Full Control

New York, March "A dispatch to the
Tribuns from Havana says:
Under other conditions the internal poll
icies Of Cuba will be exciting, for recent
developments have been significant. The
radical autonomists having failed in their
plan Of coaxing the insurgents, a reaction
has come. The intransigentes now DOM
mate the governments policy. The divi-
ded autonomist cabinet is not a factor in
the situation. Senior GOWNS resignation
from the cabinet has been demanded by
some OF the violent fntransigentes because
OF his radical utterances in favor OF more
concessions 10 the Insurgents, but the de-
mand Is not pressed. The cabinet IS now
powerless 10 withstand pressure. The
Weylerites and uitra-Spanish classes and
volunteers are supreme. An official assur-
ance by General BIanco and Premier Sa-
gasta that the government has no inten-
don of disarmins them tells only half the
story. Hereafter there viii be more ag-
gressiveness in interfering in the affairs
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-03-08

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys.
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in so
cent bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIe SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL
LOUISVILLE. KH. HEW YORK, nv
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-03-08
PORTS LEASED TO RUSSIA
Reported From Pekin But Lacking
Confirmation in LOudOn.

Berlin, March THE Tageblatt today
publishes a dispatch from Pekin saying
that China has agreed TO lease Port Ar
thur and Ta-Lien-Wan TO Russia for
ninety-nine years.
Odessa, March 1.-The Russian govern
ment has ordered thirty new torpedo
boats to augment the Russian Pacific
squadron at Vladivostok and Port Arthur.
Russia also proposes to keep eight cruis-
ers of the volunteer fleet continually in
for eastern waters instead of the Black
Sea, so as to avaid the possibility of be-
ing hampered by Great Britain closing
the Suez canal.
London, March S-A dispatch from Ma
gasaki, Japan, to the Dali Mail says that
the Corean cabinet, with the exception of
the foreign minister, Min Chong Monk,
have resigned because Min granted the
Deer Island concession TO Russia without
the consent of the cabinet.
Pekin, March Much uneasiness is
felt In Chinese circles in consequence Of
the Russian demands. The Russian min
lister of finance, moreover. is reported to
have urged these demands peremptorily
and to have complained that the Chinese
prevail Of Russia. All kinds of spectators
are focking here for the purpose Of secur-
ing concessions for electric lighting, street
railroads and regular railroads, etc. The
Chinese merchants are showing great
eagerness to participate in the enterprises.
London, March 7.-Replyipg in the house
of commons today to Sir Ellis Ashmead
Bartlett, Conservative, Mr.. Curzon, the
parliamentary secretary for the foreign
office. said the government could not con-
firm the message to the London Times.
from Pekin, published today, saying that
Russia has demanded that China surren-
der to her all sovereign rights over Port
Arthur and Ta-Lten-Wah for the same
period and on the same conditions as in
the case of Germany AZ Kiao-Chou Bay.
besides demanding important railroad con-
cessions. giving FIVE days within which
TO receive a reply and threatening 70 move
troops into Manchuria In the event OF non
compliance with her demands.
Mr.. Curzon also said the government
had no confirmation Of the report that
Russia had occupied Deer Island. Corea,
nor could the government confirm the re-
ports setting forth that Russia was
strenrthening the forts a. Port Arthur.
London. March SAN the morning pa
pers comment on the menacing aspect OF
affairs in the far east.
The Daily Chronicle, II a strong editor
ial. says:
"As a rebuff to Lord Salisbury nothing
could he clearer and more painful. Russia
has simply begun the occupation Of China
answer IS simple. There IS no such thing
as China The real question IS: What
will England d.. and what Japan?
If Great Britain ever needed a strong
man il IS now. and the country viii learn
with dissatisfaction that again. at mo-
rnent of acute crisis. the premieTs health
compels him 10 20 abroad Thus both the
queen and the prime minister are 10 be
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-03-08
NUGGET SEASON HAS OPENED
One Worth Over Thousand Dollars
on III Dorado Greek

Seattle Wash. March Among the pas
sengers on the steamer Farallon from the
north We're Thomas Graham OF Ontario.
and Thomas Elliott Of Monroe. Wash.
the latest arrivals from Dawson. They
left there February Is last. IN company
with II. Z. Peter OF Indiana. and Il Is al
legged they brought out 5000. Before
the THO left Dawson a nugget OF gold
valued at s. .036 was found on FL Dorado
creek.
\ committee Of six physicians send out
the statement that there have been only
nineteen deaths NJ SkaEuay during the
past sixteen moths.
San Francisco. March captain Black
burn and his crew Of gold hunters from
Gloucester. Mass. who came around the
Horn IN the schooner Hattie Z Philips.
are not going 20 patiently await tho open
ing Of the Yukon. They have chartered
their vessel 20 carry lumber from Grays
Harbor and are going - DO all the work
themselves. Lumber frelghts are now
high and the fishermen miners from
Gloucester viii earn considerable money
while awaiting the opening Of the river
II they can sell the Phillips. they will 80
to St. Mlchaels 10y steamer. II they can
not get fair price for her. they viii sail
her to tho mouth Of the Yukon or Kot-
zebue sound
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er Montgomery or the gunboat Nashville
for the transportation of supplies. These
warships are so cut up with small COM
partments below and so filled with ma
chinery that their freight carrying ca
pacity is limited to little space on the
upper decks. Secretary Long calculated
that the supplies which left New York
Saturday by steamer for Key West would
reach the latter port Wednesday.
1t was realized that if it were conceded
that vessels of the United States navy
might be, in times of peace, excluded
from Matanzas or Sagua, by the same
rule they likewise might be kept out Of
Havana harbor and the administration
would thereby not only be prevented
from redeeming its promise to send an
other warship to replace the Maine, but
would be obliged to leave American citi-
zens resident in Havana entirely without
protection in case of need.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-03-08
OTHERS NEED SHIPS
Russia and Japan Preparing
For the Inevitable.
CRAMPS ARE BUSY NOW
Order Likely to Include a
Whole Shipyard.
CRAMPS ARE BUSY NOW

Philadelphia, March THE North
American this morning published the fol-
lowing:
while the attention Of the public dur
ing the recent was scare has been for the
present time diverted from the Cramp ship
yard to League Island. yet it is safe TO
assert that the Kensington firm of ship
builders is at this moment on the eve Of
securing a foreign contract Of sensational
proportions.
Although the members OF the firm
maintain the utmost secrecy on the sub
ject. yet it is fact that during the week
just passed a force of draughtsmen has
been working on plans and estimates al
most continuously.
1.-The plans and estimates, it is said, are
being drawn up for the consideration Of
a foreign power. and include a first-class
shipyard such as operated by Cramps be-
sides several battleships and cruisers.
Although the name OF the foreign
power is being kept a secret, 1t is gen.
orally understood by those in position to
know that the plans and estimates will
eventually find their way to Russia This
is the more readily apparent in view Of
the fact that all signs on the European
horizon point conclusively 10 war be-
tween Japan and Russia in the near
future.
Japan realizes that Russia is making
dangerous encroachments in China, where
she herself should enjoy the fruits Of vic
tory. Russia, on the other hand. will not
recede, hence a war with Japan seems In
evitable."
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-03-08
CARTER COURT MARTIAL
Testimony That Liberties Have Been
Taken With Hr Bangs signature

New York March AT the 0f-euirE
of today's session 0f the Carter court usr
tial hearing charges against Captain ~
VI Garter. Judge Advocate Barr said
that he had received a letfer from Joasg1
T. Brown requesting that he aad tae
other officials r the Erl~ze-fackeT Trust
company 81 given untl "wednesday 10 ar
svrer the questions put ~ taa court Tas
request vas granted
David =. CarTalho. the expert r. hans-
writing was The arEt witness today. IT,
fudge advocate offered r. sTl6eIrs Bill
ara voucher - - 80 for work done tr
Cumberland harhor Ia 1u1e IsF THe
bin was approved bT Captain Carter an
the receipts was s!gref ''Ansou II Ea-Tr
NJ Cz-vaIso sad iaat t5e Efgnatsrea n
both ths tsl and gouraer were 81 TIE
hz1Evz-s-i1g % Tl~hasI A. Connolly
4 rheck for - % rEzcf ~ Captain
Car-s- 6ates ApriI 1sas. Wa shaws 90
NJ CarTa-to ard D. $50 ga. ere e.
forrenent q ere Signature - Aasea Il
Ba-rs 81 t5e back - Sc vza 81 fae hane-
writing o u 2. Grfe-e
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-03-08
COAL MINING RAIES CUI
And Another strike orIIIinOis Miners
il Threatened.

ST. Louis, March lit is stated today
that another strike Of Illinois coal miners
is probable as result Of the cut in wages
by the Big Muddy Coal company az Car
tersvile. The company has made con-
tract with the miners in its employ at =
cut OF 8 cents below the Springfield scale.
or 80 cents ton.
The contract is 20 be inforce for one
year from April l. the date on which the
Springfield scale goes iuto effect The
officers Of the company give as the reason
for the cut that on account OF shipping
distance and local conditions the company
cannot compete with the others under the
Springfield scale.
officers OF other companies say that II
the Big Muddy is permitted to cut they
Will have 70 do so also.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-03-08
News Fer the WheeImen.

The League of American Wheelmen
numbers near 1900 below the 10000 mark
within the last few weeks. In spite of
this startling diminution, the maximum
OF health may be attained by those who
use the comforting and thorough tonic,
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, which pro-
notes digestion, healthy flow of bile.
regularity Of the bowels, and counteracts
kidney trouble. 1t is. moreover, remedy
for and preventive of malaria and rheu-
matism.