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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-16
BUYERS MEET ~ CONVENTION.
NEW OFFICERS ELECTED-AFFAIRs OF THE AS
ISOLATION PROSPEROUS


ISOLATION PROSPEROUS.
The Buyers Association of America began its
Albert, Eleventh-st and University Place About
fifty members present. The business Of the
evening was the election Of officers. Tonight there
is to be a discussion and vote some proposed
amendments to the constitution, and much larger
attendance is expected. The greater part Of the
voting was done by mail. and all that left for
the secretary to do to make public the returns
Of the ballots sent out
There was no opposition to the ticket as prepared
by the Nominating Committee, and these were de-
Swift, George w. Mittler. Jacob Flegenheimer and
\. +. Fletcher, ice-presidents; Il. VI. Sostman.
treasurer; j. A Kraus, secretary Executive Board,
Charles G.. Gregg. ]. F. Levinson, benjamin Braun.
Kahn. r. J. Churchill and Charles Smith. The
objects of the association are mainly beneficial and
social.
New-YOrk City. where visiting buyers in cases OF
sickness can obtain care and attention, and also
that Article III shall be so changed as TO make
membership in the association open 10 buyers or
wholesale establishments. .
The sessions Of the association are held in private.
As soon as the result Of the election was an
nounced Martin Roman, the retiring president,
made a short address. He outlined the work or the
last year and congratulated the association on the
advance made. Since August "a, 1885. the member
ship has grown from l57 to 40.
Secretary Kraus said that in the last year the as
ISOLATION had found work for thirty-eight members
and had relieved two who were in distress The af-
fairs of the association are fourshing 1t owes moth
ing and has a credit balance OF nearly 1900. IL Is
expected that there will be considerable opposition
to the admission OF wholesale buyers to member
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c,7rp1N,s SURRENDER EXPECTED.

por,s Aup I'm Wadeck-Ronsseau eon
>erred several times to-day with NJ Lepihe' ,"e
Project of Police and in consoera''o"
>ect that a recourse 70 force IN the aire'' Va "
c.uer,n might lead to a useless sacriiice VI nv
entating still graver demonstrations a' '"e w
s.ou,es ~ the victims. the Premier oeciueu "o'
-. -. .,o ,,,s ~ any man-solder policeman
:. aror,or--hut 10 leave 10 NJ. Guerin cholce
between REIMBURSEMENT ana arres"
.,aanvb,e II looks as though this AFFAIR wouio
have a rather tame ending. The rrlehos Vi f''
crar,n are busyng themselves TO rescue MN
,ro,, on ,mpossfble and foolish position MI
s+evens son of the we'll known artist oo'aiheu
from the Government a permit TO enter NJ
c,uArins house and advised him 10 SURRENDER d.
discretion assuring him that no one oouo'eu
his courage but that he ought not u 'o"
nror,se his friends and the cause by placing
human life at stake.
Joseph Lasies, Anti-Semite Deputy IoI ueo
70 whom was furnished a similar permit V'si'eu
NJ. Guerin at o'clock this evening ana coh'
ferred with him for three-Quarters OF an houi'
making every effort to persuade Guerh anu
his associates that further resistance was vain
and dangerous. About 1870 NJ. Lasies went 10
see NJ. waldeck-Rousseau In the Premier
absencs he WAS received by his Chief of Cabinet
In the course OF an Hllel'ie"
Lasias denied that he was in charge OF any
negotiations or represented either side. he said
ba was simply acting on his own responsibility,
because he was anxious to avoid strife.
Il believe" N. Lasies continued, that 'he
matter will be arranged tomorrow. NJ Guerh
and his friends are overexcited. They are ex-
hausted by sleepless nights and the momentary
expectation of a police attack. nave sucGeeueo
in obtaining an assurance from NJ. Waldeck-
Rousseau that they will not be disturbed To-
night and may get needful repose. Tomorrow
shall see the Premier and arrange terms, NJ
Cuerin and his associates constitute then-
selves prisoners. The Premier is not intractaole,
and will doubtless grant their wish to be treat
ed with Indulgence and NJ. Guerin's request TO
be allowed to surrender at the police station In
stead Of being arrested in the Rue Chabrol.
NAV say that have spoken not only In my own
name but also in that of NJ. Drumont
There was considerable excitement, accom-
panied by demonstrations and scuffies. in the
fue Chabrol in the course of the evening, and
the police made several arrests
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-16
NO RIOTS AT PHGBUS.
SOME EXCITED TALK, BUT NO OVERT ACTION

SOME EXCITED TAIN, BUI NJ oHbhi ANii'A'
QUARANTINE MAY BE RAISED TOMORROW.
Newport News. Va. Aug. 15.-A report was sent
ont from Norfolk last night about an alleged riot
I'm Phnbus and threats made by crowd or sew
eral hundred Infatuated persons against surgeon
Vandcrslice because Of his action In maintain
ing n strong Gordon about the town. The story
was without foundation. There was some ex-
element In Phnbus this morning about O'CLOCK,
occasoned by the turning in OF false alarm OF
fire A large crowd OF men gathered. ana II Is
said that they began talking quarantine. some
shots were fired. but one was Injured, and the
crowd did not march into the house OF surgeon
Vanderslice or make any threats against MINI
Some men were indignant over the manner IN
which they have been cut off from the rest or
the world. but cooler heads prevented any uouDle'
The situation at the Soldiers Home Is I'M
changed There have been no new cases there
since August Z and no deaths since that time;
DIR White and the surgeons of the Marine Hospltass
service together with the health authorltes OF
Newport News, Hampton and Norfolk met NJ V ia
Point Tonight for the purpose or consluellls .le
advlsability OF raising the quarantine against
Pbpbus and receiving the reports OF the suIeeons
who made the last house TO house Inspection vi
tbat town which was completed tonight. -,
phoebus NOW has a clean bill OF health. ana 'ne
quarantine will probably be raised on THURSDAY OF
Friday The United Charities continue the Woth
of relief in Phnebus, large number OF people nav
Ing been provided with rations to-day.
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FUTURE OF CHINA THE GREAT QUESTION
DR. sCHURMAN BELIEVES IT oYERsHADoWs THE
PHILIPPINES AND FORMOSA.

Chicago, Aug IA dispatch to THE Tribune
from San Francisco says that Or. Jacob g. Schur-
man president OF the Philippine Commission wh7
arrived on the China last night after being absent
in the Orient since January. asked for his
views regarding the Philippines and the work or the
Commission He said he could not say anything
about the Islands before making his report TO Pres
ident Mckinley. He added;
After I had seen something Of the. Orient, II
seemed to me that the great question there Is n6t
there and in Japan as wen as me ~
ment Of Great Britain feel that TO nod cra In
is feared now that Russia has taken Manchurla
she NV will W to az CHINA and
she gets them she viii do as that country mas uo"o
a%y jan feel that
asysn chs liable is b s cut in fss
the next hadSan sere feet that he
eminent is not as strong at the present time as
it should be nor as 4 used to be. There is I'M
I met Marquis Ito, the greatest man In the
Orient was also with Count 0kuma VINO TfN,o mas
Aoki. who is the Minister of Foreign Affairs now
was with Admiral Count Kabayama their Deweg
in the Chinese Japanese war VINO was aIterwa ar
the Governor OF Formosa and who is now In the
Everywhere and at all times with these states
men it was recognized that the future Of China
ton but its doors should be kept open IT means
much England and Japan ana not less 10 hlnei :
lea There Is hope in the Orient among leading
mon that China herself may become aroused, SO
that she may herself hold her domain intact; But
she is yet sufficiently awakened. Ihat Is the
sad phase OF II. .,. .o,,o
The Chinese are patient, industrious people ptsc
They can live in any climate: away In the Arctic
or far south In the tropics. They can make money
anywhere Such race 1t is felt ought 10 arouse
itself in this dilemma. but nobody can tell what
will happen.
Washington Aug 15-Presdent Schurman OF the
Philippine Commission has not communicated with
the State Department since he arrived In san
Francisco and It is expected among officials that
he will communicate directly with the President
Instead of coming here. As Secretary Hay VIII
be with the President about that time. opportunity
will be afforded for general conference
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-16
SPINAL CORD CONTAINED ElfBOLISM.

Poushkeepsie. n. Y, Aug D-Whether the mall
adv which has been prevailing among infants IN
this city for several weeks Is really the much dis
cussed infantile paralysis was expected to be
shown by an autopsy made this afternoon over the
body of a baby which died this morning. supposedly
from the strange disease. The child was the four
year-old of Hungarian family and assuming his
thc 6rsf case that has resulted fatally
The autopsy was held this afternoon by vd Dr
posi- Graduate Hospital They examined all the
organs and found all Of them IN normal CONDITION
oxS@nt he spnal cord which contained embosm
The doctors stripped the cord and Professor BROOKS
took a sufficient quantity for "A microscopic exam
inao1 10 test whether the disease Is really anterior
nolio uyllitis or infantile paralysis.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-16
ACTIVE STEPS TAKEN IN PHILADELPHIA
THE SUM OF 1000 APPROPRIATED BY RELIEF

u Z
PHILADELPHIA Aug. 16-The Citizens permanent
Relief Committee OF this city held meeting In tbs
MAYORS Office to-day and took active steps looking
toward the relief Of the Porto Rican storm victims
After a committee. to be known as the Porto Rico
Relief Fund had been organized, it was unanimous.
~ decided to appropriate 5000 OF the $1,000 In the
treasury OF the Citizens Permanent Committee 10
the Porto Rican fund. All moneys received viii Do
deposited with Drexel Co. bankers. OF this city.
All the Are and police station houses in the city
will be thrown open for the reception OK food and
other goods and 1t decided 70 ask the Secretary
Of War 10 send transport here 10 receive ms
supplies and carry them TO Porto Rico The secre-
tary OF :he committee instructed 10 communal
cate with all the Mayors and Burgesses o. tho
Municipalities and townships throughout Pennsyl-
Vania TO send contributions 10 this city; he vas
ing taem to give free transportation TO the goods
forwarded
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-16
MORE CAVALRY WOULD BE USEFUL.
But THE DTFFICULTIES OF TRANSFORMATIONS
MAY PREVENT THEIR ORGANIZATION.


Washington, Aug. 15.-Secretary Root gave MS
attention largely to Army matters to-day. He had
long consultations with Adjutant General Corbin
reIat,ve n the Army its strength. equipment and
supplies these being considered in connection with
the statements that have been furnished by the
heads 81 the different bureaus. The question OF en-
listing and the selection OF officers for additional
volunteer regiments also was under consideration
hut II WIS stated that decision to call for more
troons was considered While It is said that five
regiments will be organized, the number has not
been definitely determined upon. Neither is 1t set
tied whether all shall be infantry regiments II
has been suggested that another cavalry regiment
or two may be OF great advantage In the Philip
pines The only objection to organizing two cav
airy regiments is said TO be the great dnlcui'y ana
oo. =, ,rorsnortine horses TO the Philippines. The
recruiting now going will continue The new
re9iments may be organized at some other posts
tbo ~ where Tho first ten have been stationed, as
several localities are anxious 10 have them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-16
CONGRESS- or ZIONISTS.

Basic. Switzerland. Aug. B.-The third Congress
OF Zionists assembled here to-day There were
three hundred delegates present. including a
number Of Americans and English. Dr. Hersl pre-
sided. In his address ne declared that Of the
primary objects Of the movement was 10 acquire
a charter from the Turkish Government, authoriz-
ing settlements ir Palestine: He added that EN-
peror Williams reception OF Jewish deputation
at Jerusalem placed the legality and loyalty Of the
Zionist movement beyond question.
The Congress OF Zionist Women Is being held
simultaneously under the presidency Of Mrs. Gott-
he'll. OF NeW-Yolk
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-16
NOT TORTURED TO DEATH BY FILIPINos

Chicago Aug. ia dispatch to The Times
Herald" from Fort Wayne Ind. says that month
ago n letter from Manila contained the news that
Ellis Rinehart OF Maysville. a soldier in the Regu-
lar Army. had been captured and tortured to death
by Filipinos. To-day Rnehart walked into the Of
fee OF friend In this city alive and well. lie was
Just returning home from the West. and had not
heard the story OF his alleged death. He had not
been In the Philippines at all, having been dis
charged FOR disability before his regiment sailed.
His parents, who had heard from him for
months, were mourning him as dead
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-16
MORE RIOTS AT LONDONDFPPY.

Londonderry. Aug 15.-An Irish party wrecked
q Methodist church here yesterday evening while
fits opponents stoned the Catholic chapel
The Mayor has issued a proclamation empower
ing the military officers TO act magistrates, and
additional soldiers and police have been called
There was an attempt to renew the disturbances
this afternoon. but II checked by the police
and military. who paraded the streets IN large
bodies. The municipal authorities sent out cart to
collect the loose stones from the rOadways, but
this stormed and emptied by the women.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-16
RECRUITS FOR THE PHILIPPINES

Washington. Aug 15.-The number OF enlistments
for the Philippine service yesterday was AL max
ing a total of 1854 All regiments being raised IN
the United States except the 2sth SSd and S5th are
flied and with the extra men in other regiments
there Is enough to complete them
1t Is the intention OF the Department, however.
to see If the regiments can be recruited In their
resnectye districts as the surplus can be used for
the regiments In the Philippines.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-16
AN OUTBREAK AT TUXPAN.

Washington. Aug. IA telegram from Surgeon
co,er of the Marine Hospital Service dated at
the CITY OF Mexico, brings the information to the
headquarters Of the service in this city that there
mas been an outbreak Of yellow fever at Tuxpan. a
town on the Mexican coast. between Vera Cruz
and Tampco. There had been twenty deaths up
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-16
COOPERATIVE SOCIETY MEETS

London. Aug i5-The annual congress and fesu-
Wal OF the Cooperative Society Of Great Britain
opened at the Crystal Palace yesterday. The prin-
cpal feature was the delivery of the presidential
address OF the Rev. George c. Lorimer OF Boston.
who has the honor of being the first American
chosen president of the society He succeeded Earl
Grey. The address was heartily applauded. DIT.
Lorimer and Mrs. Lorimer afterward held a recep-
st0
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-16
ARGUMENT FOR VENEZUELA.

JAMES r. soIEY CONTINUES THE CAsE-AN AID
JoURNMENT TODAY
Paris Aug. 15.-Janes r. Solely continued his
argument at the session to-day OF the Anglo
Venezuelan Boundary Arbitration Commission,
in behalf of the Venezuelan side Of the case.
alleging that English jurisdiction never ex-
tended beyond the Essequibo River. The Com
mission will meet tomorrow. after which an
adjournment will be taken Until August 70.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-16
YELLOW FEVER AT HAVANA.

CLERK AT GENERAL BRooKE's HEADQUARTERS
sTRIcKEN-FEw DEATHS REPORTED.
Havana Aug 5-Mr Mills a clerk at the head
quarters Of General Brooke was stricken down
with the yellow fever to-day and has been removed
70 the hospital. other clerks having rooms at the
house where he lived have been quarantned. and
their effects will be fumgated. The total number
~ Eases Of yellow fever officially reported In Ia-
vana this year is thirty-sx. Of which only twelve
have proved fatal This Is considered n remark
l,lo
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-16
DEATH OF LIEUTENANT MORSE

Washington. 15.-General Otis has reported
the death Of Second Lieutenant Joseph b.. Morse.
9th Infantry OF typhoid fever. which occurred to-
day. Lieutenant Morsew was appointed on May this
year. He In Manila at the time of his appoint
ment, and chosen from the LIST California
Heavy Artillery.
Lieutenant Morse married Miss Ida Mckinley,
daughter Of David Mckinley. the Presidents
brother.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-16
SUPPLIES TO BE SHIPPED ON FRIDAY.

Colonel Jones said yesterday that all contributions
received up to tomorrow would be dispatched on
the New-York and Porto Rico Steamship Companys
EVELYN. which sails on Friday. This company has
agreed to carry these supplies gratuitously. Food
and other articles received after THURSDAY Will %
sent on the Government transport Mcclellan. WHICH
will sail on August % for San Juan.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-16
FEVER ATTACKS THE MARINES.
THE BATTALION IN HAVANA TO BE BROUGHT
TO NETWORK AT ONCE.

TO NEW YORK AT ONCE.
Washington, Aug. l5.-Word was received at the
Navy Department to-day from Commodore Crom-
well commanding the naval station At Havana.
saving that n case OF yellow fever had appeared
among the marines engaged In guarding Govern
ment property there. The marine battalion at Ha-
vana consists OF forty men. under the command OF
First Lieutenant Mahoney. Acting Secretary
Allen decided as n precautionary measure to order
the entire marine battalion away from Iavana to
n northerly point in the United States, and 10 tenn
porarily supply their places as watchmen with ma
live irnmuiles The battalion will be brought 10
New-York CITY on the first Ward Line steamer
leaving Havana and will be put in strict quaran-
tine at that port.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-16
BRooKEs REPORT OF DEATHS.

Washington. Aug 15-General Brooke sends the
following death report from Cuba:
Plnar del Rio. August y
Sergeant Charles r. Peck. Company b, lst In
fantry typhoid: Holgun. Malvin Arlington. Com
pany l. 10th Cavalry. August 10, pneumonia "a.
ward Moore colored quartermaster employe' OF
stab wound in the abdomen.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-16
TO SETTLE PEROT ABDUCTION CASE.
MOTHER AGREES TO SURRENDER THE CHILD on
CERTAIN CONDITIONS.


London, Aug 15.-Mrs William Y. Perot, charged
with the abduction of her daughter Gladys from
Baltimore, Nd. was again arraigned In the Bow
Street Police Court to-day. and remanded for
week on the same bail as heretofore Among the
spectators in the courtroom was Judge Phelps. of
the Maryland court whom Magistrate Washington
invited 10 seat on the bench.
On the arrival of the principals In the case New
ton Crane. counsel for Mrs. Perot asked the Magis-
trate allow private conference OF the repre-
sentatives of both sides. to which the Magistrate
assented. William II. Perot. father-n- law Of the
defendant; Mrs. Perot n. Blood, brother OF Lady
Colin Campbell. and Albert Gault, the Baltimore
detective who carried the complaint and request
for the extraditon of the prisoner assisted In the
conference. and Mr.. Crane finally announced that
a compromise had been reached. subject to the con-
sent of the United States Government, whereby
Mrs. Perot agreed. If the extraditon proceedings
were withdrawn that she would under certain con-
ditions, to be mutually agreed upon. hand over
Gladys to the childs grandfather.
cable message was sent To the Governor Of
Maryland in regard to the matter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-16
TO CONTEST MARTINS LEADERSHIP

There Is TO be a contest for the leadership OF 'h'
Tammany organization in the With Assembly p's'
trct at the September primary. State Senator Der
nard F. Martin is the present Tammany leader VI
the district and tight against him is being mao
by Thomas c. Durham former State senss.o o.
who Is a glass manufacturer and prominent Ian"
many man
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-16

Annapolis Md, Aug. 15.-Governor Lowndes had
long conference this afternoon with G. d. Penni-
man. counsel IN this country for w. II. Perot, lp
regard TO the abduction case, at the conclusion OF
which he announced that he had written letter
TO the State Department at Washington express
Ing his Willingness that the eXtraditiOn proceed
ings against Mrs. Perot be discontinued. The Gov
ernor said he took this step with the understand
ing that Mrs PerOt should deliver the child
Gladys back into the custody Of her grandfather.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-16
ORDERS FOR ENGLISH STEEL

London Aug l5.-"The Pail Mall Gazette" this
afternoon noting the American inquiries for Scotch
steel says Lanarkshire firm has secured or
der for ten thousand tons for shipment 10 tho
United States.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-16
AUSTRIAN SPY CONFESSES.

MAN WHO SOLD STATE SECRETS ADMITS HIS
GUILT.
Vienna. Aug. 15-August Mosetig mot Rose
Zig. as previously reported), the Government
railroad official who was arrested here charged
with stealing emergency mobilization plans and
delivering them to a man named Ziboworski,
who. 1t was alleged, communicated them to
agents of France and Russia, has fully con-
fessed. Mosetig says he sold the plans to zbo-
worski for 200 forms, but he fed without paying
for them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-16
CPRISINGS IN BELFAST.

Belfast, Aug 15-There was considerable rioting
in the Roman Catholic quarters Of the city this
evening. The police were stoned. and windows and
street lamps were smashed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-16
CATTLE DISEASE IN EGYPT

Alexandria. Aug. 15.-All Egypt is infected with
the foot and mouth disease. There have been 1927
cases reported since July 49,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-16
PRISONERS SAID TO BE BADLY TREATED
REPORT IN REGARD TO LIEUTENANT GILMORE


AND HIS MEN AND OTHERS
San Francisco Aug. 15.-"The Bulletin pup
fishes q startling story from the philippines re-
Rardlng Lieutenant Gilmore and the party from
the Yorktown. who captured By the FiIipinos
and who have been reported from Official sources
as being well cared for and well treated. IL ap
pears from this account that when the Americans
reached San Isidro. where the yorktown members
and some soldiers and civilians had been I'M
prsoned they found the names OF the PRISONERS
scratched on the walls Of the jail. Some letters
from the men were found secreted under s'oheS
and a Spanard who had been intrusted VIII" 'e'
eral, presented them to General Lawton
The letters tod Of the hardships the men were
compelled to suffer, and begged that aid be sent 10
them The men complained that they had peei'
starved beaten and bound. and, moreover. were III
shon said that the Spaniards had been Ueateu
badly, worse than the Americans; and that nun
dreds were dying OF dysentery and other dIsedsys'
and that the Government took no nouce OF SIN
ness prevailing. In his letter, Lowenshon, VITO no
was formerly OF the steamship Zealandia gave lhe
list OF prisoners held by the Fillpnos as toloWS,
Prisoners from Yorktown: j. {. Gillmore, W
Wilson p. Vandov w. Ellsworth, 3 towards
8 B. BrisoOz A. Pearson and +. Anderson; capt
uIed at Baler, April II, a. D. Brice ana Il. a0hHs
man Nevada Cavalry, captured January 81; a.
Bishop 81 Artillery April II; II. H.'HuDer nos
pital corps and J. O'Brien, civilian, January 70