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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-26
BROKERS SUED BY TIE UNITED STATES
ATTEMPT TO RECOVER FOR FAILURE TO CARRY
OUT A CONTRACT

ATTEMPT TO RECOVER FOR FAILURE TO CARRY
OUT A CONTRACT.
London Jan. 25.--In the Queens Bench Division
OF the High Court OF Justice to-day the trial be-
gan OF the suit OF the United States against Pelley
Bros. shiporokers. for the recovery of $500 paid
them on April q. 1895. two Cotton colers By
Lieutenant Sims, then acting Naval Attache Of the
United states Embassy here.
Lieutenant Sims testified that the shiP5rokers
signed contract az midnight on April q 70 de-
liver the coers for i53 90 He added that the
contract stipulated that they were 20 De delivered
as soon as possible, and said the shipbrokers prom
ised verbally that one OF them 10 0e ready 10
sail In twenty-four hours and the other in forty
eight hours The Lieutenant gave the brokers a
check for $500 midnight, but they failed 70 de-
liver the ships before the neutrality proclamation
OF April 26 and asserted that they were unable %
get the colliers ready in that time.
Continuing. Lieutenant Sims said the check beat
the record in going through The Clearing House as
the brokers secured the money at noon on the NOR
row, intmatng mat they casned the cheek, expect
the GOLFERS Sims further testified tha; the colers
TO have Joined the United States feet at Key
Expert shipmen testified thai the colllers could
have been ready 20 sail In the promise time.
The defence tomorrow viii be that the brokers
were unable 70 RI out the ships before war was
declared
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-26
BENNETT J. KINGS CARRIAGE WRECKED

HIS WIFE AND SISTER FRIGHTENED BY A coll
LIs1oN WITH A CAB. But UNHURT
Mrs Bennett J. King OF 40 L East F!ftleth-st-,
the wife Of wel-known dealer IN furs. was driv-
ing up Fifth-ave last evening IN a hrougham ac-
companied by her sister-in-law. when az Thirty
secord-st the carriage was struck by cab driven
by Thomas j. Cooley. OF No $50 East Thirty-third-
ST. who was driving west IN Thirty-second-st
One wheel OF the brougham was smashed. and Il
was badly damaged IN other respects. The women
inside were badly frightened and screamed Cooley
however. drove 10 the Imperial Hotel
citizen who had witnessed the accident called
the attention OF Policeman McCaDe. OF the Broad
way Squad 70 him. and he arrested the canman
and took him back 10 where the accident occurred.
on Mrs King s. complaint ne was locked up IL the
West Thirtieth-st. station charge OF reckless
driving Mrs King and her companion were eA-
treated from the wreck Of the brougham unin-
fured and driven 10 their home IN a hanson
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-26
AGoNCILLO NOT TO BE RECOGNIZED.

WASHINGTON Jan. 25-The presentation TO the
State Department yesterday OF the cCmmunca-
ton from AgOncillO. AguinaldO's representative
as he STYLES himself has not changed the attl-
tude OF the Department toward him. and there
is not the slightest probability that he will be
officially recognized by the President or the De-
partrnent. II is conceded that the document is
cleverly phrlsed with the intention 10 put the
United States Government in the wrong In the
estimation Of the world and II is suspected
from the half-concealed arrogance OF the de-
mand TO be informed Of the purpose Of the Gov
ernment in sending reinforcements TO the Philip
pines that this communication may mark the
adoption Of a line of policy by the insur-
gents in the Philippines. The first manifesto
tion OF this, In case II IS decided 70 resort 10
open hostilities. probably will be the sudden de-
parture of Agoncio and his staff from Wash
ington and from the limits Of the United States.
There were no advices from General Otis to
day which led the officials at the War Depart
ment to the conclusion that there has been no
apprecable change in the conditions at Manila
or Ioilo, and some satisfaction Is felt in even
that negative assurance that the impending
trouble at Manila has at least been postponed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-26
ton Of the Maine. Captain sgsbee has written
the following letter.

tion OF the Maine, captain Slsspee has "i'''S''
the following letter:
"The observance Of the day by patriotic Amer
leans and others would be very gratifying TO
me- and | am sure 10 the other survivors or the
Maine as well as 10 the relatives and friends OF
those who died because Of that great disaster
General Ludlow and Commodore Cromwell
will arrange for representative bodies Of troops
marines and sailors 10 be present The men OF
the Texas have arranged to decorate the graves
IN the cemetery but the exact ceremonies have
not vet been decided on. l suggest that your
ceremonies should consist OF prayer singing ad-
dresses the decoration Of the graves, and vol
ley fred over the graves by marines OF the
SQUADRON and that during the day colors should
be holsted over the Maine and then half-masted
AS commander ot the late battle-ship Maine
I beg TO present my sincere thanks for the
kindness and sympathy already shown IN the
desire TO have special observances on Feoru-
airy 10 On this question at least l think
may assume to represent all those most ilnme-
diately concerned in the sad results OF the de-
structlon Of the Maine"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-26
VENEZUELAN COMMISSION MEETS.
BRIEF SESSION OF THE ARBITRATORs IN
PARIs-OFFICIAL COURTEsIEs.

Paris Jan 25-The preliminary sitting Of the
Venezuelan Court Of Arbitration this morning
was purely formal
The Court met in the room which was used
by the Spanish Peace Commissioners
at the Foreign Office here.
The arbltrators only sat for half an hour.
Sir Richard Webster. the Attorney General Of
Great Britain. made a brief speech and Pro-
fessor Martens, the umpire Of the Anglo-Venez-
uelan Arbitration Commission and professor Of
international law at the University Of ST.
Petersburg. replied. In so doing he thanked the
French Government for its hospitality.
The next meeting OF the Commission will take
place on May %
The arbtrators the Russian Ambassador.
Prince Ouroussof; the British Ambassador Sir
Edmund J. Monson, the United states Anhas-
sador General Horace Porter. and the high For
eign Office officials unched with the Minister Of
Foreign Affairs. VI. Delcasse.
The British Ambassador gave a Diplomatic
dinner this evening. 70 which the arbitrators
were invited
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-26
sPAN1ARDs STILL HOLD sU1U ISLANDS.

Madrid. Jan. 25.-An official dispatch from the
Sulu Islands. Of the Philippine group. declares
that all IS well there, and that the Spanish occu-
patton continues.
Dispatches received by newspapers here as
sert that the nsurrection Of the Flpnos is
spreading considerably. II is added that a
native regiment which wss disbanded by the
spaniards enlisted as a body in the service Of
Agunado.
The Government has received an official dis
patch from Manila saying that all Spanish
troops and supplies arc now concentrated In the
Vsayas Islands and Mindar 40.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-26
LORD HERscBE1L TO SAIL FEBRUARY s.

INDICATIONS THAT THE WORK OF TIE JOINT
HIGH COMMISSION IS NEAR AN END.
O-tswa. ont. Jan. 25.-Lord Hersche has taken
his passage for England for February 8 Il IS eX-
pected that the Canadian Commissioners will re-
turn from Washington during the first week In
February.
Washington Jan. 75.-when the attention o, LORD
Herscheu was called TO the Ottawa oispatch 10
day he said It was MS present intention TO sail tor
r-,efard M that time When asked II he thought
r. propabe that the Joint High Commission would
cou,plete the work before n az that time ne said
ne hoped so. but did not make any definite state
ment
Sir Wntrld Laurier had nothing TO say about the
matter The statement was made few days ago
that the Commissioners expected TO hnish ther
labors in about TWO weeks. and iEtmaton mace
.,a+ an agreement would be reached. Upon the
subtect Of an agreement Lord Herschen gave the
answer that such was his hope
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-26
CHARGES OF INcENDIARIsM DENIED.
DIVISION OF OPINION AS TO ALLEGED
BRIGANDAGE IN CUBA

BkIIANDAGE IN IDDth
Guantanamo Cuba, Jan. 25.-The Cuban Gen
eral Pedro Perez. Mayor Of Guantanamo, denies
absolutely the charges recently brought by Lieu
tenant Colonel Ray and others against the in
surgents in this district, particularly the charges
Of .ncendiarism and brigandage. Exhibiting his
commission as major-general in the Cuban
Army as proof of the hold he has upon the IN
surgcnts Mayor Perez said 10 the correspondent
Of The Associated Press to-day:
They are all my friends, and must know II
u such acts as have been reported were really
committed I am convinced that there is no
band organized TO burn the sugar-cane, and 1
know that there IS not an insurgent camp in the
entire district under my supervision as Cuban
commander. and I believe this section about
Guantanamo is the most peaceful part Of the
province"
Among the planters opinions are about equally
divided Three whose plantations are in the i'm
mediate vicinity Of Guantanamo assured the
correspondent to-day that they had had no
trouble and did not believe any one else had
On the other hand. three others, with equally
good opportunity to know the facts confirmed
the reports Of burnings.
The Soledad plantation, which employs four
hundred ex-insurgents, has begun grinding and
Ernest Brooks manager and part owner uehleS
/ fbat there has been any trouble. He says II is
,n+siro unusual at this time OF the year for
/ cane TO burn as any accident might set IT afre.
In his opinion the insurgents Tor the most part
are very ready 70 return 70 WORK
r-bar AGAIN his brother Theodore Brooks, who
owns several large plantations, is hrmly con.
WINGED that there does exist an organized oahd
for burning cane and preventing srlhulHs. -,
The United States soldiers who are guarding
the plantations are equally divided IN opinion as
10 this matter some Of them. saying that they
are always expecting trouble WhlIe Vtnels @ CaIi
see no necessity for guarding the plantations.
chief Of Gendarmerie Naliente' VINO mas neeu
making special investigation. asserts that ms
district is absolutely the most peacelu PAR ol
rnar INSURGENTS are now at work on various
niantations within ten-mile radius OF Guam
tanamO.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-26
IIGHTyIYG JIM" WILL TRY TO HOLD on.
HE INSISTS THAT HIS TERM OF OFFICE DOES
NOT EMPIRE ENTIL DEFENDER. 1900


NOT EMPIRE UNTIL DECEMBER. 1900
Local Republican politicians were interested in
the announcement which was made yesterday that
James L. Stewart. familarly known as lightning
Jim" was 10 be turned out % the Office O. State
Superintendent Of Gas Meters. Stewart Is the
leader OF the Republican organization in the XXth
Assembly District. He was declaring last nigh
that his term Of Office would not expire until De
cenber 1900, and that he could no, be- removed ex-
cept after hearing before the Governor on
charges The name Of Jastrow Alexander selected
for appointment IN Stewards place was sent TO the
Senate yesterday but Stewart stil insisted that the
Governor had been misinformed as n the date Of
the expiration OF Office. ana that the Senate would
not confirm AleXanler's appointment.
Mr. Alexander is an exporter OF wine and ractI-
fer Il spirits ~ No 50 pearst He also Is leader OF
the Republican organization IN the XVIII As
sembly District. lie was summoned 10 Albany on
Qugg 70 Governor Roosevelt and told that he was
appointed IL SleWart's place He said ne did uOt
much care for the place ana thought Stewart 5
term had year or so 90 run hut Mr. Qulgg sad
that the organization would no longer stand for
Stewart" and that Stewar-'s term would be ended
by the appointment ~ his successor
Mr. Qugg as president OF the Republican County
Committee. has had some trouble with Lightning
Jim recently and there have been reports that the
State Inspector OF Gas Meters has been "A useless
official for some time II is his duty 20 inspect and
place his official seal upon all new gas meters, and
also 10 inspect old meters which are complained
about but there is prevailing impression that the
gas meters Inspected by him register for the benefit
OF the gas companies and 90 the hurt Of the con-
sumers al tho time.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-26
LOST VACCINE POINTS FOUND.
COLLECTOR BLISS NEW PLAN AT THE

HAVANA CUSTOM-HOCSE-ARMH NEWS
Havana Jan 25-Lieutenant-Colonel Louis
NJ Maus chief surgeon of the Seventh Army
Corps found in a corner Of the Custom House
to-day ten thousand vaccine points which had
been lost for four days. and now probably
spoiled They We're sent from New-forK 1or
use in the interior Of the province.
Collector Bliss will inaugurate on February 1
a system Of bonded warehouses, hitherto un-
known here. They will prove great conven-
ience TO commerce, and will be largely patron
lied He will also inaugurate system under
which an importer may receive, Immediately II
is unloaded, 90 per cent Of cargo the re-
nlaining 10 per cent being held for appraisal
and the levy OF the duties on the whole Ihis
will tend to prevent congestion. and VIII alo"
Of goods being placed on the market with the
least possible delay
Surgeon Major George Ryerson Fowler OF
General Lees staff is retiring and Will go north
on the United States cruiser Brooklyn to-n>r-
row.
1leutenant-Colonel Curtis Guild, Inspector
General Of the Seventh Army Corps, has sailed
for Boston on leave Of absence.
Lieutenant Colonel Maus. chief surgeon OF the
Seventh Army Corps, requests to be relieved.
Covernor-General Brooke has appointed Sehor
Baldomero Pichardo Assistant Secretary OF
Agriculture.
Four troops OF the 7th Cavalry. under Major
Hayes. and Batteries 4 and T, Of the I'd Llght
Artillery. arrived in camp to-day.
The sick report Of the Seventh Army Corps
shows 357 In hospital and 352 in quarters. There
has been no increase in smallpox, and the work
Of vaccination is proceeding There are 10
cases Of measles.
A request is being formulated for presentation
70 the military administration asking the sus-
pension for one year Of the foreclosure Of mort
/ cages that have fallen due, and OF the puouc
sale Of lands for debt the ground that TINS
/ SUSPENSION has already been made IN Porto Rico
Aajor-General Ludlow has received from d
/ number Of poor widows of Spanish officers VINO
/ under his Instructions, have been getting Gov
/ crnment support an expression OF their deep
/ thanks They say that never IN their lives were
they so comfortable and we'll cared for as they
are to-day.
Major-Ceneral Wilson has ordered the dis
tribution In The towns OF Matanzas OF 1ioUuu
rations. The city Institutions are amply pro-
vlde5 for.
The Cuban General Morlot has been commits
stoned to ask permission Of the American
authorities for the construction Of Central
/ Cuban railroad from Pinar del Rio TO Santiago
/ de Cuba by British and French capitalists. who
! are ready 10 undertake the work.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-26
MARKETS BOOMING IN LONDON.
RISE N "sOUTH AFRICANS" AND AMERICANS
CREATES EXCITEMENT.

London. Jan 25-The unprecedented boom in
South African securities on the Stock Exchange
here had not abated to-day. They were ram
pant after the opening. and caused quite
great deal of excitement. The crush was stu
pendous Members were lifted off their feet
and clouds Of dust filed the air. The carrying
over rates were very high. and settlement was
incomplete The Clearing House had the utmost
difficulty in coping with the crisis.
The advance continued on the street, where
American securities rose sharply.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-26
WILL AWAIT TRUSTWORTHY NEWS.

ATTITUDE OF THE UNITED STATES AND GER
MANY AS TO SAMOA
Berlin. Jan. 25.-The correspondent OF The AS
ISOLATED Press is informed by the German For
eign Office and the United States Embassy that
neither Germany nor the United States will
enter upon negotiations regarding Samoa Until
trustworthy detailed reports are received. as It
is suspected that the present reports are incor-
rect In important details.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-26
EDNA NAYS ILLNESS CAUSES TROUBLE.

London. Jan. 25-Edna May left The Belle OF
New-york, company few days ago in order TO
take a rest she was then slightly Ill., and her Ill
ness developed into most serious attack OF perl
,o,l,ts which greatly alarmed her friends. Her
.D'4-s.,d,, Iessie Carlisle, who was substituted Tor
her is Al and Manager S9Tmaa @ ot the troSSea eSera
80 70 ~ W,his Week and they played the part as well
e. ,hev could without rehearsal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-26
yATJOyAL TTyPLATE COMPANY.

Trenton. y j.. Jan 25-The articles Of lncor-
poratlon OF the National Tinplate and Enamel
Ware Company. with capital OF - 900 600 one-half
,,eferred and one-half common. filed here to-
dav The certificate OF incorporation is signed by
Daniel G. Reid. William b. Leeds and James b
Dill All three are directors OF the American Tin
Mate Company, and Mr.. Reid is president OF that
dpornorafiOr Mr. Leeds vice-presidcnf and Mr lllll
.oii1nsel IL f. understood that the American TN
Mate Company enters the enamel trade thIoSkh
tinnai Enamelling Company. recently organized
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-26
1 YEw-YoRKER FOR TAX COMMISSIONER
rooer,-.r,r THINKS THE TERMS OF ALL TIE
COMMISSIONERS END THIS YEAR

Albany Jan. 25.-Governor Roosevelt Will prooaniy
,o,rate a man from New-York City as a member
80 ,to stato Tax Commission. lie IS IN receipt of a
lrge number OF letters from the metropolis asking
IN lew OF the fact that the city pays almost one
half Of the taxes. that it should have representa-
.t,.e on the Tax Commission. The city has not had
rerresentatiNe on the commission since IN" au-
r1,illfration Of Governor Flower
'Tbe Governor has decided that the terms OF me
"' ,1er,bere Of the Tax Commission expire this
.. .ear This mas been a matter OF controversy ior
goSna time IN being alleged that the term OF only
soii so In oiseioner expired this year. The Governor
I,I5s that inasmuch as they were all appointed al
-he zinc when the Tax Commission was IcoIsiil-
,zed their terms end at the same llihe'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-26
DEWEY on IMPERIALISM

London. Jan 25-Hamiton Brown. Editor OF
The British Realm" received a letter to-day
from Rear-Admiral Dewey, dated Manila, De
cember IS. In response 10 a request for an ex
preston OF opinion on Great Britain's imperial
policy. The Admiral says:
After many years Of wandering. I have come
to the conclusion that the mightiest factor in
the civilization Of the world is the imperial
policy OF Engan1"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-26
WEST INDIES CABLE INTERRUPTED.

rh. Commercial Cable Company yesterday issued
the following notice:
We are advised that the cables between Antigua
ord ~ Kits and ST Thomas and 81 kltts west
IInStssc are interrupted cutting on telegraphc com
n,iInication with the latter island There are tre-
nuent opportunities OF sending dispatches by steam
ana sailing vessels from Antigua and 81. Thomas.
involving q delay OF from twelve 10 twenty-fouT
hourA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-26
GERMAN EXPORTS FALL OFF.

SOLD rHn UNITED STATES 100000 LESS THAN
IN 1897
Berlin. Jan. 25.-The publication OF Official fig
ures regarding Germany's exports shows that
the exports to the United States last year
amounted TO SS2.350.514. as against S97 2S7. .0SS
for 1897. The decrease was almost wholly in
sugar
The German spirits manufacturers effected a
pool to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-26
TIE TsTHWAy STRIKE SPREADING.

Colon. Jan. 25-The strike which has been in
nrogress here for nearly a fortnight among the
dock laborers has extended 10 Panama, partly ow-
ing 20 the fact that the Gillian line OF steamers
has increased the wages OF It's employees. thereby
accentuating the deadlock This company. having
recently extended It's itinerary far north as owes.
Guatemala has suddenly become a serious compeu-
Tor with the Panama Railway Company Tor freight
~, v-av OF the Straits OF Magellan.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-26
GALE on TEXAS COAST.

LIGHTER BEAcHED AND EIGHT LIVES BELIEVED
TO HAVE BEEN LOST.
Fort Worth, Tex Jan. pa severe gale is re-
ported along the Gulf Coast. The steamer Morgan
from Nev-Orleans and Galveston. was unable 20
get inside the bar. and has been carried TO sea
nv the gales The lighter Santiago. Captain Ken
nedv mas been heached near Bagdad, and IS a total
wreck II is believed tnat eight members OF the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-26
LORD CHARLES SAILS FOR AMERICA.

Yokohsma Jan. &.-Rear-Admiral Lore Charies
r2orosfo-d who has been visiting Chinese ports,
sailed FOR the United States to-day on his way to
England In an interview previous TO his departure
the Admiral laid emphasis upon the necessity Of
an understanding between Japan. Germany. the
United States and Great Britain. in order 70 pre-
vent war in the Far East
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-26
TWO UNIVERSITIES FOR IRELAND.
ONE FOR PRoTEsTANTs AT BELFAST AND ONE
FOR CATHOLICS At DUBLIN

London. Jan '25-The Right Hon. Arthur J. Bal
four. First Lord OF the Treasury. Government
leader in the House Of Commons and member FOR
East Lothian and Ross-shire. IN letter 10 a con-
stuent forecasts the character OF the coming Irish
University BILL
The measure will propose 10 raise Queens Col
leee al Belfast 10 the status OF teaching univer-
sirv and 20 create another university az Dublin.
Both VIII be Identical lines except that the hrsi
governing body. a. Belfast. Will be Protestant,
Vhile The governors ar Dublin viii oe Roman Cath
Ole Both Institutions will be rgidly subject 20
,6e Test acts AL scholarships and the teowships
fron the public funds will be open 70 persons or a..
creAds and no public endowment VIII De given IoT
chairs OF philosophy, theology or modern history.
Tna number or clerical governors wiz oe stTicly
limited. ~. co.s-,,,. .ho. Nv
less satisfied with this, It will be useless TO ag!tate
f,lrtner.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-26
HIGHER PRICE FOR SEATS.

The price OF Stock Exchange seats is still ad-
vancing n sale OF a seat at $1,000 having been
made YESTERDAY The previous record was $1,000
winch sum was paid on January Il
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-26
PHILIPPINE COMMISSIONERS on THE WAY.

Montreal Jan. 25.-Professors schurman and
Worcester, the United States Philippine Commis-
soners. passed through Montreal to-day on their
way 10 Vancouver. where thev viii take the steam
er Empress OF Japan for Japan.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-26
PRESIDENT AI0yz0's WIFE AT LIMA.

Lima. Peru (vla Galveston). Jan. 2j.-The wife OF
the President OF Bolivia Senior Cevero Fernandez
Aronzo who is now at the head OF the Government
troops attacking the Federall5ts or insurgents III
BOLIVIA arrived here to-day
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-26
AfARDI GRAs. NEW W-ORLEANs.
t9- n pDT~ND TRIP

Southern Railway will sell tickets 70 New,Orlean7
a. one fare for the round trip from NaahlIBtuh'
Tiekefs on sale FEBRUARY 70 i3, final limit 10 re-
furn February 2S ls9J Double dalIy Ltihs H@oir @
New-York with through sleepinf-cars ilnlns-o al
service on botn trains -. y. once III "~''-
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