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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-16
ROOSETELT AND PLATT MEET.
THEY DINE TOGETHER AT THE HOLLAND
HOUSE-MR. ODELL TO BE AT
HEADQUARTERS

Governor Roosevelt had a talk with Senator
Thomas c. Platt last evening after returning from
Yonkers where ne had attended the Firemens Con-
vention II was his desire 10 meet Senator Platt
before going TO Yonkers but the Senator did not
ger word from him in time. The Governor came 70
the city from Oyster Bay early in the afternoon IN
companv with his confidential messenger. Amos
Knapp. William J. Youngs. the Governors secre-
tarv. is m with typhoid fever in Ithaca y. l.
About . o. m the Governor had luncheon at the
Union League Club in company with the Rev Dr.
Strong and before he left the city 10 go 70 fonkers
he managed 10 get rto communication oy te'e-
pbone with 3 B. Ode jr. chairman OF the ke-
nublican State Committee. who was at the Firth
Avenue Hotel He arranged with Mr Odel 70 IN
,ita Senator Platt 10 dinner at the Holland House
in the evening
Senator Platt went 10 the headquarters or tne
renubIican State Committee late in the afternoon
o,d was toined there by Mr.. Odell and Congress
man rtttauer who went with him 10 dine with the
Governor at the Holland House soon after p m
Tho Governor and the Senator talked LOT an @ @HouI
aftsr dinner and then the Governor lett tne hoteI
n make reauy for his trip 10 Olcott HiaeSi "a q, d
Sountv where he Is speak at county IalI
odav senator Platt returned 20 tne OrlentaI
tyotei AT Manhattan Beach. late IN ths e'enIns
20 said he and the Governor had talked aoout
pers0nal subjects mostly. -, Lo.so,o-,a-.
Mr. Ode said he would D. az the ,, nea .raro @ 90,
IN The Fifth Avenue Hotel almost daily from now
IL, mn j Eilsction pay in November, and tor some
weeks he will spend his nights az tne
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-16
GOVERNMENT MAKES 40 ANSWER.

Pretoria Aug lj.-The reply Of the Govern
ment Of the South African Republic 10 the pro-
posa Of the British Secretary OF state for the
Colonies Joseph Chamberlain. to refer TO
joint commission Of inquiry the effect OF the
franchise reforms upon the status OF the out
anders has not yet been sent 70 Sir Alfred NIL
ner British High Commissioner in South Africa.
The various alarming rumors in circulation
are however without foundation.
President KRUGER has issued a pamphlet sup
porting his proposal regarding the removal OF
religious disabilities II is characterlzed py
free use Of Scriptural text He argues that the
exclusion Of the Jews from citizenship intens-
fies their hatred for Christianity, and ne urges
that the full franchise should be given TO an
who believe in the revelation OF God through HIS
Word in the Bible"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-16
WATCH on CUBAN FILIBUsTERS.

Havana. Aug 15-Lieutenant Schaum, COL
lector Of Customs at Baracoa, in the province
Of Santiago de Cuba, has seized 143 carolnes
and $1,000 rounds of ammunition that were
evidently intended for San Domingo. Twenty
five men Cubans and Domincans arrived there
last Friday on board the Mortera. They have
been kept under close watch. as they are ap-
parently planning to take arms TO San Do
mingo. The quantity already seized Is not be-
Ueved to he all that is secreted there
Major General Brooke is making every effort
n check hlibustering. There is no truth In the
report recently circulated In the United states,
that 400 men left the island not long ago for
San Domingo in one expedition. AS a matter
~ fact almost every man who has gone is
known The entire number, excluding the TWEEN
tv-hve now under surveillance at Baracoa. is
thirrv-seven Not one carried more than his
personal outfit
All the collectors had been duly notified 70
from Havana 10 keep a close watch upon the
-ventv-fve men who left this port on the
Nortera Consequently. when the landing was
made AT Baracoa II no surprise n head
quarters here. No attempt will be made 70
rrevent them from leaving Baracoa II they do
not trv 10 carry arms with them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-16
HISTORIC CHURCH BURNS
ST PETERS IN wEsTCHESTER De
STROYED AT AN EARLY
HOUR TO-DAY

St Peters Episcopal Church Westchester' Oh
which the Rev. Dr. F. NJ. Clendenin is recUo''
was practically destroyed by fire which oroAe
out at 40 o'clock this morning Ho" 'he III
started is unknown. Policemen Nicholas turner
and Charles Conley were passing the place "hei
they noticed an unusual illumination within the
building.
A moment later one OF the great stained siass
windows fell with a crash. and smoke anu
flames came out in volume. Conley ran 10 tue
nearest alarm box and tried TO turn In can
for the engines but found the apparatus out oI
order Conley then ran to a citizens house anu
with great difficulty succeeded in arousing the
inmates and telephoning for the engines.
In the mean time Policeman Turner nau
aroused the people in the Hotel Hepfer' across
the street and Proprietor Hepfer gave MN d
bicycle TO go for the engines He was on MS
way, when the changing OF the gongs Ihlo' 'ii'u
him OF their approach.
Bv this time the fire had gained great head
wav Policeman Conley and some citizens Sc
cured axes and tried to batter in the doors 10
save some Of the valuable church records OUT
the heavy oak panels withstood their work Tor
many minutes.
Isaac Rutler the aged Sexton Of the church
who for many years has had charge OF the place.
was finally found wandering around In dazed
condition and he was induced 10 get MS Keys
and let the hremen and policemen into the
building There were some heroic efforts 10
save the books and sucn other things as couid
be taken out. but only small part were rescued
At 2:15 o'clock the entire structure and some
OF the outbudngs were ablaze, and the hremen
said the church would be entirely destroyed
They placed the loss at S2O,OW. The origin
Of the fire is a mystery. DR.. Clendenin and MS
family are at Chappaqua on their annual out
ing
St. Peters Church has been the house or wor-
ship Of the most aristocratc citizens or west
chester. and the parish is very old. It's rector
DR. Clendenin. is a leader in the High Church
party Of the Episcopal denomination. He came
prominently into public notice recently through
his opposition to the ordination Of DR.. Charles
A Briggs. Bishop Potter announced that ne
would ordain DR.. Briggs at a certain time IN
ST. Peters Church. DR. Clendenn wrote re-
fusing positively to permit the ceremony to take
place in his church. and ne was sustained py
his parishioners almost unanimously.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-16
RUSSIA AND CHINA AGREE.
EN1PEROR'S PROCLAMATION ANNOUNCES
GAIN OF TWU HARBORS.
USE OF TALIEN-wAN AND PORT ARTHUR
MAKE POSSIBLE AN OUTLET FOR
SIBERIAN ROAD-FORMER MADE
A FREE PORT

-
ST. Petersburg Aug 15-Emperor Nicholas
has issued the following imperial order TO the
Russian Minister Of Finance. NJ. de Witte:
Owing TO the great possessions Of Russia IN
Europe and Asia II has been possible. with the
help Of God 10 effect an understanding between
the peoples Of the West and The East. Through
the friendly attitude OF China we have sue
ceeded in attaining our historic aim, having
obtained the use of two Chinese harbors. Talien-
Wan and Port Arthur. with a large territory
whereby an outlet for the Siberian Railway to
the Yellow Sea is secured
Thanks to the wisdom Of the Chinese Govern
rnent we shall through railways in course or
construction be united to China, result which
gives TO all nations the immeasurable gain OF
easy communication, and lightens the opera
tions Of the worlds trade.
I'm our unwearying care for the general veal
we have deemed II necessary. after completing
the railway. to declare Talien-Wan free port
during the whole period Of the treaty for the
merchant ships Of all nations and to build
new city in the neighborhood Of the said port.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-16
Kak4SES
PARIS IN TUMULT
ANT1-sEMITEs ATTACK PAssERs Blythe
GUERIN FIAsCO.

Paris Aug. l5.-As anti-Sentic group
was standing at the corner OF the Faubourg St
Denis and the Rue de Valenciennes this even
ing. some passers by were greeted with the cries
Of Down with the Jesuits" whereupon they
were surrounded and threatened by the Demon
strators A supposed Anarchist then nred sew
eral revolver shots, wounding three men. One
OF them. a man named Camille. was taken TO
hospital seriously injured. The alleged An
archst rested
At the annual dinner OF Bonapartists to-day,
NJ Mignot presiding. a telegram from Prince
Victor Napoleon was read. saying ne relied on
the various committees TO act energeticaily
under the present grave circumstances. The
reading OF the telegram was greeted with shouts
Of "vive rEmpereur!" "vive Guerin"
The Young Royasts also assembled at din
ner at St Maur to-day. in honor OF the Ducness
OF Orleans Violent attacks were made on the
recent measures Of the Government.
The warrant for the arrest Of NJ. Guerin. pres'-
dent Of the Anti-Semite League. VINO with
sympathizers has been barricaded since satur-
day last in the offices OF the League, has been
placed in the hands OF Magistrate Fabre
Guerin is now regarded as an outlaw In state
Of rebellion since his receipt OF his notlhcation
OF the issue OF the warrant. He cannot claim
the right OF a citizen OF exemption from arrest
from sunset 10 sunrise, and the persons gar
risoning the headquarters Of the League. num-
bering about forty. in the same position
Strict orders have been given 10 arrest every
one attempting 10 enter leave the building
Three Of Guerin's friends who attempted 70
leave the place this morning were arrested
They all carried six-chambered revolVers, hatch-
cts and brass knuckles. The Prefect OF Pohes
is still awaiting orders from the Government ia
regard 70 the action 20 be taken against Guerin-
The leading Jews OF Europe are arranging ior
q meeting IN Switzerland. in order TO form an
international association for their defenee
against the crusade OF the anti-Semites and 10
protect the Jews in France after the Dreytas
court martial is ended.
NJ Guerin this evening displayed an anti
samitic trlcolor flag the roof OF the anti
Semitic headquarters On the flag was motto
reading. France for Frenchmen."
The assistant chief OF detectives at 40
o'clock this morning went TO Guerins house
with a warrant for his arrest He rang the bell
several times and finally NJ. Guerin appeared
az a window but refused 10 open the door. say
ing. III you want me come and take me-"
Thereupon the detective withdrew. NJ. Guerin
calling after him, You want 10 night; we VIII
fight. Permit me to tell you you are doing -ery
dirty business" Then. turning to his G.ends.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-16
SIR CHARLES TUPPERS VIEWS.

URGES EITHER ARBITRATION OR CONSTRUCTION
OF RAILROAD.
London. Aug I5.-Sr Charles Tupper. leader OF
the Opposition in the Canadian House OF Commons
VINO arrived at Liverpool yesterday on board the
steamer Partisan when asked regarding the Alas
kar affair strongly urged two alternatives.
either that the United States should submit the
controversy to arbitration or that Canada should
construct a railway 10 Dawson CITY thus opening
up a purely Canadian line Of communication with
the gold fields
Tbere vas little doubt he contended. that the
r-ri,ad States would recognize the force OF the lat
sr alternative and would accept arbitration. Other
wise he would favor closing the gold fields against
citizens OF the United States
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-16
LAUGHS AT CROKER'S DENIAL.
sHEEHAN SAYS HE IS GOING TO WIN IN
THE IXTH DIsTRICT-GOODWIN MEN
Say IT,s A EIGHT TO THE FINISH

THE IXTH DIsTRICT-GOODWIN MEN
SAY IT'S A FIGHT TO THE FINISH.
Richard Croker's denial Of the charge that he
instigated and ordered the fight in the IXth AS
sembly District against John c. Sheehan was
laughed at yesterday by Mr.. Sheehan and some
OF his supporters Mr. Sheehan would say only
that Mr. Croker's denial was foolish in the face
OF the evidence upon which the charge was
made 1T isn't OF much consequence, anyhow
he said, now that sure Of winning the
fight. II is going TO be another case Of sixteen
TO one in the district and there will be only one
vote for the Croker kickers 10 sixteen for the
regular ticket at the primaries"
Mr. Croker knows now that Mr. Sheehan
will win hands down in the IXth District
said OF Nj. Sheehan's partisans yesterday.
and Mr.. Croker wants to crawl out OF the
responsibility for the fight he started but ne
will only convict himself OF falsehood The
Tammany General Committee Of the IXth Dis
trct made the charge against Mr.. Croker on
good evidence. and he cannot dsprove IT, why,
does anybody think that Councilman Goodwin
and his friends would have been permitted to
turn out OF office every Sheehan man In the dis
trict and try to steal the election officers with
the aid OF the Tammany Executive Committee
II Mr. Croker had not given orders 70 that ef-
feet? II Mr. Croker wants 70 escape the worst
defeat he ever experienced he had better call
the Goodwin crowd off and stop the fight
against Mr. Sheehan."
Before Mr. Croker left the city yesterday he
had talk with Councilman Goodwin about the
fight in the IXth District, and Mr.. Goodwin 3
followers said later that there was no danger
of the fight being called off. Mr.. Croker they
said. would continue to all the influence
possible to defeat Mr. sheehan. and drive him
out of Tammany Hall.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-16

the purpose OF spending brief vacation there.
While there l attended political conferences
whatever, in fact. no such conferences were held
Not unnaturay there some informal talks
whenever two or three Democrats happened to NEE.
at the same time but in so far as have knowledge
OF the subject there at no time any discussion
as TO candidates The uppermost thought In the
minds II those whom | casually met there was the
hope that the Democratic National Convention .,
1900 would pursue such a conservative course that
all Democrats and citizens generally or independent
tendencies might cordially and enthusiastically sup"
port the platform and the candidate. This as
position was manifested by those who believe IN
the free coinage OF silver well as those VINO op-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-16
CRAMPS UNABLE TO GET IRON AND SHELL
LARGE FORCE OF MEN LAID oFF-oTHER SHIP
YARDS FIND THE SAME DIFFICULTY.

LARGE FORCE OF MEN LAID oFF-oTHEK shlr
YARDS FIND THE SAME DIFFICULTY
philadelphia. Aug blowing 10 the great di,ii-
Guilty experienced IN getting iron and steel rapioy
enough 10 carry on work the William Crsmp
sons Ship and Engine Building Company, OK tnls
civ has been compelled 10 greatly reduce It's iorce
of six thousand men. Three hundreo me" W. W.
80. ~ a ,ou, davs ago. FIVE hundred more were
ra,ded a, the close Of work to-day, and by the
end Of the week fifteen hundred men VIII De IN
idIeness The decision OF the company affects all
denartuents and has caused CONSERVATION among
the employes The firm was much averse 20 TAX
ing the step. but could not keep all the men en-
nloved because OF the lack OF iron and steel Ine
oo-,narv has $50 900 GOO worth OF work OF hand
Cther shlpyards on the Delaware River are also
experiencing trouble In getting iron and steel AZ
rsenr ,here are thirty-seven vessels in the course
~ 9construction along the Delaware and fully
twenty-one OF them will be delayed owing to the
lack OF material.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-16
RECEIVER FOR A TERRA GOTTA FIRM.
THEY CANNOT REALIZE on CONTRACTS BECAUSE
LACK OF STRUCTURAL IRON DELAYS
unptr nN RIrII.DINGS
WORK ON BUILDINGS.

Perth Amb ~ y j.. Aug. Is (specaD.-On apph-
cation OF Albert Ballschweiler. president OF the
standard Terra Gotta Company. George J. Haven.
NJ this city was to-day made temporary receiver
o, the company. which is believed TO be perfectly
solvent There is on hand at the factory IN this
citv more than $4,000 worth OF manufactured terra
cotta which is awaiting delivery. The contractors
Tor whom II made are unable 70 take II a,
once because they cannot get iron fast enough
for the construction Of buildings. The factory
which employs lhree hundred men, Is TO be run un-
der the direction OF the receiver
President BsIschweiers action was prompted
bv several meetings Of the employees held recently.
al vhicn they decided that they would not continue
work unless they paid. The company "as
several months behind with most OF its men
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-16
INSCRGENT FORCES BEATEN.
DOMINICAN GOVERNMENT TROOPS
ROUT REBELS.
ENGAGEMENT CONSIDERED DECISIVE -
HEUREAUxs AssAssINs STILL FREE

ENGAGEMENT CONSIDERED DECISIVE
HEUREAUxs AssAssINs STILL FREE
DAMAGE BY THE HURRICANE
Puerto Plata. Aug 15.-The Government forces
commanded by General Escoboza have defeated
the insurgents The rout was almost massacre
The wounded on both sides are numerous. The
engagement is considered by the Government as
decisvely ending the Jiminez uprising.
The Governments plan for the gradual with
drawal Of paper money from circulation has
established confidence Short term bills Of ex-
change on Europe sell Cor 300 per cent silver
The Domincans almost without exception are
for the use Of American money.
San Domingo. Aug. 15.-According to Govern
ment officials tranquility regns throughout
the country. The assassins Of President
Heureaux are still at large. but measures have
been taken for their capture 1t is said that
the band numbers sixteen.
Although the rate for drafts is falling, and
there are some signs OF returning confidence
business continues dull and imports are limited
The financial situation is bad. The problem OF
taking UP the paper currency has not yet been
solved as the people IN general do not wish IL
taken up This is the real cause Of dulness in
business. Once the matter has been arranged
affairs should take on a different aspect.
The latest news from Macoris regarding the
effects Of the hurricane shows that the damage
was more serious than was at first supposed
The river overfowed It's banks and inundated
the ground. Many families had abandoned .her
houses for the time. and boats were used IN t'le
streets 70 carry people from one point 70 another
The storm did severe damage in the country
about Samana and Puerto Plata.
The United States cruiser New-Orleans nas
left san Domingo Harbor for Porto Rico The
United states gunboat Machias is still here
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-16
GEN. WALKER IN CON.NAND.
SUPERSEDES BUTLER AS CHIEF OF
SOUTH AFRICAN FORCES.
MOVE. SUPPOSED TO INDICATE GRAVITY OF
sITUATION-SKETCH OF THE ENG
JISH COMMANDER.

London. Aug 15-Majo General Sir William
Francis Butler who. it was announced yester-
day in a dispatch from Capetown, would he re-
lieved as commander OF the British troops IN
South Africa as a result Of his alleged Boer
sympathies. has been recalled. and Sir FREDERICK
Walker has been appointed in Misplace
on Thursday next General Walker VIII come
TO London to receive final instructions.
General Walker is regarded as one OF the
ablest generals IN the army. His appointment
therefore. is taken TO indicate that the situation
IS grave.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-16
CoNDOLENCE FROM DREYFUs.

Rennes. Aug 15-Dreyfus has written two let
ters TO NJ Labort The first. hearing the
news Of the attempt to murder the lawyer. is a
spontaneous expression OF his shocked feelings.
The second is touching epste expressing the
prisoners keenest regrets at the dastardly out
rage profound gratitude TO NJ. Labori for his
heroic chanpionship and heartfelt wishes for
his happy recovery
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-16
MAKING A CHANGE IN ARMS.

Pretoria. Aug 15.-The Executive Council con-
cluded its session at 1870 P. m. when orders
were issued 20 the field cornets 10 give out
Mauser rifles in exchange for Martini Henry
rifles. A great crowd gathered TO receive the
arms.
The possibility OF war with Great Britain Is
about the only subject discussed and il is gen
orally felt the Burghers should be consulted De-
fore extreme measures are adopted
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-16
FEAR OF WAR PREVALENT.

Cape Town. Aug 15.-No reply has been re-
ceved here UP 70 the present from the Trans
vaal Government on the subject Of the latest
British proposals for a peaceable settlement or
the questions in dispute, and dispatch from
Pretoria says the reply 'ent will be dsappoint-
ing and that IL is feared the result will be the
breaking off OF negotiations Great anxiety pre-
walls al the capital Of the TransvaaL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-16

Lieutenant General Sir Frederick William Edward
Forester Walker. *. G.. r.. has been ir command
Of the Western Military District Of Great Britain
since 1895 He is tre eldest son OF the late General
Sir Edward " Forester Walker. X. G. B.. was
born in 1874 and entered the Scots Guards In ls5-
lie served In the Klffir War Of 1871 3. was Mill
tary Secretary Sir Bartle Frere from 1873 10 lhs'
served IN the Zulu War. was Quartermaster Cen
eral I'm Bechuanaland in 1854. commanded the IN
fantry brigade Aldershot from 1854 10 1859, and
commanded the troops in Egypt from lsSS 10 1870.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-16
SEIZURE OF LAND BY FRANCE.

Hong Kong. Aug. ia newspaper published
in Macao. the Portuguese seaport at the south
west entrance Of the Canton River. reports that
France has occupied the island of San-Chau,
west Of Macao as an assertion Of her right 10
the Province Of KwangTung in the event Of
the partition Of China.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-16
FAILURE OF CONFUSION PREDICTED.

GERMAN PAPER EXPECTS SAMOAN NEGOTIATIONS
TO COME TO NAUGHT.
Berlin Aug B-The National neitung com
menting upon the report OF the Samoan Coini',,s
Sion doubts that a satisfactory settlement % l"o
Samoan question will be arrived at by the In :,
Powers while the tripartfte condominium las's' ~
cons,5ars thar ,bs best solution would lie IN d
transfer of the group TO Germany II TINS De i'n-
possible. then Germany should elect the Govern , ,
thereby securing two votes. while the Enshsn anu
American interests shouli not be chsnsen on'
vote from them being necessary 70 Io't" '
jority.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-16
OBJECTS TO RrTLER.s DISMISSAL.

London Aug. 16-"The Daily Chronicle"
which regards General Buffers virtual dis
missal as IAN indication that the country is
being hurr I'd into war says: His offence
was that Re spoke rough words OF truth about
that precious organization. the South African
League. We are convinced that he acted for
the honor and clear interests Of the Empire"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-16
THE WARRANTS OF ARREST.

London Aug 1.-THE johannesburg corre-
spondent OF The Daily Mail" who confirms the
report that warrants have been prepared for the
arrest OF Ia members Of the Reform party III
the Transvaal Of which twenty-five are urgent
SAYS the date for executing the warrants u ul-
certain and that the whole thing Is regardeu aS
q blun
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-16
NEARLY SIXTY LIVES LOST

Calcutta Aug. l5-The Resoiute ~.hch was sunk
-, .oriston with the steamer scndla had half
sv,r European officers and crew OF about sixty
ro,,ves aboard. The chief officer second and third
Engineers and some natives were saved put Iae
rsmainder OF those oa board are missing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-16
HARR1Ty ATTENDED NO CONFERENCES.
HE SAYS CANDIDATES WERE NOT piscO9sED-
CONSERVATIVE COURSE HOPED FOR.

PHILADELPHIA Aug i5-William F. Harrity' OF this
city former Democratic National chairman VINO
has Just returned from Saratoga springs "hen
asked as TO the reported political conferences ..
. I.aa,rs s,d commemorative Democrats now at that
place said:
II went with my family TO Saratoga simply ior