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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-05

Albany. May (SpeciaD.-Goverror Roosevelt
said tonight that he had received word that Mayor
Van Wyck had vetoed several bills passed by the
Legislature. The chief Of these Assembly
man Bukleys bill putting the trees of the city in
charge OF the Park Department. and also author
izing that Department to cultivate trees and plant
them. This seemed excellent bill when It was
under considera ton by the members of the Legls-
lature, and much establishment Is felt here that the
Mayor has vetoed II.
Mayor Van Wyck has also returned these New
York City bills to the Governor with his disap-
prevail:
Mr.. Firms stoop-line bill
Mr.. Adler's to exempt from taxation the real
estate owned and occupied by the corporation
known the Isabella Heimath at AmSterdam-ave.
and One-hundred- and -ninetleth-st.
L. c. Brennans, to provide for the appointment
OF two additional Justices for the Municipal Court
of Brooklyn.
Z. c. Brennans. to legalize and confirm certain
appointments made by the Fire Commissioner of
the former city of Brooklyn.
Mr.. Dillon's reducing the tax payable by the
Manhattan East Side Mission.
Mr.. Balls. for the construction OF bridge over
the millpond in the Thirty-frst and Thirty second
wards Of Brooklyn, the expense TO be charged upon
said wards. and not to exceed $1,000
Mr.. Rierdon's TO establish public park in the
Fourth Ward.
Mr.. Redington's empowering the Controller to
cancel the assessment laid upon the real estate of
the First Methodist Episcopal Church OF North
New-York for street improvements
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-05
REPORT ON PACIFIC CABLE.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS ITS ESTABLISH
MENT-coLONIEs TO BEAR EXPENSE
SUBSIDY FROM ENGLAND.

London. May 4--The report OF the Pacific
Cable Committee which was issued to-day,
shows that the committee has recommended
that the proposed cable be opened and operated
nv the governments interested and that the
general direction should be in the hands OF a
manager in London under control OF small
BOARD on which the associated governments
should be represented
A Parliamentary paper containing correspond
ence regarding the proposed Pacific cable was
Issued tonight Embodied in the paper Is the
statement made by the Secretary OF state for
the Colonies. Joseph Chamberlain, in the House
of Commons on April %. to the effect that the
British Government had made proposals to the
governments OF Canada and Australia on the
subject of the proposed cable but that no final
ARRANGEMENT had been made. To this is added the
statement that the Government OF Great Britain
has always considered that the construction or
cable IL OF far greater Importance to Austrai-
asia and Canada than TO the United King
dom and that the Government would not be dis
posed to recommend that Parliament vote in aid
of the project but for the desire to afford sup
port and assistance by the motherIand to great
self governing colonies in project the success
Of which cannot fail to promote Imperial unity
For this reason the Government considers that
the responsibility of constructing and operating
the cable should be borne by Canada and the
Australasan colonies. they taking The profits,
and the United Kingdom giving an annual sub
sdy not exceeding 10000 for a period not ex-
ceeding twenty years, the exact subsidy being
five-eighteenths of the shortage OF receipts be-
low expenses, with provision that the subsidy
be payable only after Canada and the Australia
sian colonies shall have completed the cable and
opened il for traffic, and only while the cable
shall remain open other provisions of the pro-
posed agreement add that priority be given to
Imperial Government messages at one-half the
commercial rates, and that imperial approval Of
the construction and operation of the cable shall
be obtained.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-05
CHICAGO NAN CAUGHT IN BROOKLYN.
AN Ex-MEMBER OF THE WINDY CITY's BOARD OF
ALDERMEN CHARGED WITH MIsAP-
PROPRIATING TRUST FUNDS.


PROPRIATING TRUST FUNDS.
William s. Young who in 1882. 1883 and 1884
arrested yesterday morning in Brooklyn by De-
tective Sergeant Harrington. Of the Central Office
n charge Of embezzlement. Ii is said that In
Chicago Mr.. Young once sustained excellent
reputation and his will probably surprise his
friends there. He is about ifty-hve years old,
widower and has grown-up son who is in bust
ness in Chicago Since retiring from the Board of
Aldermen Mr. Young has devoted his attention to
the practice of law. and has handled number of
estates in Chicago.
In April. 1898 Mr.. Young was charged with irregu-
larty In connection with handling the funds Of
boy for whom he was guardian. Sergeant John J.
Kelly Of Chicago has been hunting for Young for
some time with a warrant charging him with mis-
appropriating trust funds. He traced Young to
Allentown. Penn. then to Elizabeth, y. j.. and
mall was sent to No. AZ Seventh-st. Kelly came to
Brooklyn and obtained from Magistrate Bremen a
warrant for Youngs arrest.
A decoy registered letter sent to Young's ad-
him to acknowledge his identity The letter-carrer
then requested Young to meet him at his q Dung Sd
house to receive the registered letter.
When the appointed time came Detectives IIar-
ringtOn and Rudy hand and arrested him
He asked why he had been arrested. and when
he submitted quietly. When he arralgned In
court he was cool. and asked to see the complaint
against him. After he had read II carefully he
pleaded not guilty He was held I'm default OF 81 500
expected that requisition papers will have arrived
here from Chicago.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-05
HARVARD VARSITY EIGHT CHOSEN

Cambridge. Mass. May For the first time this
year a Harvard varsity crew was the river to-
day. After an unusually long period Of preliminary
work. enivened by interclass and interclub races.
in which all OF the best rowing material in the
university was entered. storrow has at last picked
eight and started them on the two months Of
training which precedes the race with Yale The
men chosen for the varsity boat. in the order IN
which they rowed to-day with weights. are:
Stroke. c. j.. Harding. 1872; No. T. F. l.. Higglnson.
1s5; No. g. j. F. Perkins, l7s; No. 5. NJ. w. Tilton
1so No. 4. H. Bancroft, L. s.. $50; No. s. J. ID.
Herman, ls7; No q c. M sheafe L. s.. 1855. and
bow. II. C. Hawkins. LIS. Harding, Hlgglnson.
Perkins and Herman have rowed on the varsity
crew before.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-05
UTE RESERVATION OPENED.
RUSH FOR HOME AND TOWN SITES IN
COLORADO LANDS.
FULLY A THOUSAND LAND-sEEKERs JOIN IN THE
RUSH TO SECURE PROPERTY.

RUSH TO SECURE FfOfbhii'
Durango. Col. May 4-Many persons who had
for days been holding places in the line at the
Land Office changed their minds to-day ana
Joined the rush for locations in the Ute lands
which were opened for settlement at noon by
proclamation of the President.
Whistles and bells proclaimed the hour OF
opening Scores OF men. who had been holding
places In the line. sold out half an hour before
the opening, $50 being the prevailing price. 1t
Is estimated that one thousand land-seekers
Joined in the rush. The streets OF Durango were
crowded. There was no central starting point,
and men were scattered along the Colorado and
New-Mexico lines for forty miles awaiting the
hour many with means Of rapid transit
From Durango hundreds of we-mounted and
well-armed men began pushing to the front at
daylight, all giving themselves ample time to
reach the favored sections. Many home-seekers
will purchase farms and orchards outright In
Colorado and New Mexico. instead OF taking
homesteads in the reservation.
Judge Adair Wilson. author Of the bill open
ing the Ute lands. and Congressman Bell, were
guests at a banquet tonight
surprise was sprung when Buffalo Jones
suddenly appeared near Ignacio, with three hum
dred followers from Guthrie Okla. and was met
by DR.. E. D. Allen, who was prominent In the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-05
nent: Miss Mary V worstell. Of st. Nlcn0, ,nsr.
Melvil Dewey and DR. Henry NJ Leip1isei' '"'
visor OF the course.
NORTON THE PUGILTST. DEAD.

c,barlas Notion. at one time a champion hsh''
weight pugilist died at his home. No. II New-'e.
sey Rairoad-ave Newark. on "Wednesday h'sn-
Norton was born In Birmingham. England 'o'S.
seven years ago. and fought his arst battle when ~
was seventeen years old. winning IT, lie came "
the United States IN 1879. and two years A.er o.
corr,p,ad rohn T. sullivan who was giving boxing
exhibitions In 1889 he fought Jim" Frawley ~
Coney Island and knocked him out ne nan pan m.
ring with the championship medal. and became
trainer for noted pugilists, among p anem and
Greenfield lem" Carny. Billy rHmner s.se
Hu.,t, f.ibhons ~ Paterson For some years NOT.
Ion kept a sporting resort in Newark. He leaves
widow and three daughters.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-05
WITH ANNUAL REUNION AND DINNER
GATHERING OF THE LECTURERS UNDER DR..
HENRY NJ LEIPZIGER.

GATHERING OF THE LECTURERS UNDER DIR.
HENRY NJ. LEiPzIGER.
The ninth annual reunion and dinner OF the .ect-
rers Of the free lecture 10 the people given
under the auspices OF the Board OF Education Dr.
Henry NJ. Leipziger supervisor. was held last night
AZ the Hotel Manhattan. The course was started
ten wears ago In ak school halls The aggregate
attendance then was little more than twenty
thousand The number OF lecture centres In the
tenth season. which has just closed forty five.
and the total attendance hve hundred and twenty
thousand II is one OF the most successful move
ments for adult education. Lectures given every
night. except Sunday from October 20 April
The committee In charge OF the dinner was DR..
Rosslter Johnson, chairman. who acted as toast
master: j. Lloyd Thomas, secretary. Herbert l..
Brldgman. the Rev. John II. Devins. the Rev.
Theodore Douglas. Francis W Hailsey DIR. Wen
dell c. Phillips Professor II. r. Northrop. T.. c.
Martin and II w, Smith.
Among those who responded TO the toasts were
President j. J. Little School Commissioners Vernon
NJ Davis and Edward Y. Farrell. Chester S. Lord,
Professors Adoiphe Cohn and Herman 8. Davis. OF
Columbia uniyersityi the Rev. John Coleman Adams,
rather W. j. B. DAILY, chaplain OF the seth Resi-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-05
Mr.. Firms stoop-line bill.
BILLS SIGNED BY THE GOVERNOR.

Albany. May 4.-Governor Roosevelt signed the
following bills to-day:
Senator Browns. amending the code of civil pro-
cedure relating TO dispositions taken within the
State for without the State.
Senator Elsworth's, appropriatng $4,000 for the
erection OF State armory in the village Of Medina
Mr.. Alldss, giving the State Board of Charities
the right to accept reject plans for improvements
to State charitable institutions.
Mr.. Greenwood's. legazing the registration If
veterinary surgeons who failed to register before
January /, 1891, but who registered before May
OF that year.
Mr.. Sawyer's. legalizing the official acts Of C.
Abingdon Davis 4 notary public In Torrey, Yates
County.
Mr.. Trips. defining the size OF small fruit pack
ages.
Mr. WItters's providing for the analysis of feed
ing stufs the Geneva experimental station and
forbidding their ron-adulteration
Mr. Axte's removing from certain parts Of Lake
Ontario the exemption heretofore existing relative
TO the prohibition OF the use Of fishing devices.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-05
SAMOAN REBELS RETREAT.
MArAAFA's FOLLOWERS FALL BACK IN
RESPONSE TO THREATS.
INSURGENTS LOSE MANY MEN IN Priced
ING ENCoUNTERs-FIGHTIN
AROUND vAIL1MA.

Auckland, New-Zealand. May 4-Advices re-
ce,ved here from Apia, Samoa, dated April Il.
state that the rebel loss by the Smelling of the
Mataafan stronghold at Vailima by the war
ships of Great Britain and the United States was
heavy. Many Of the rebels were wounded Inc
house in which the late Robert Louis Stevenson
lived was riddled with shot.
On April % there was a sharp skirmsh be-
tween rebels and Lieutenant R. A. Gaunts
brigade near the town OF Vailima. In this en-
gagernent Mataafan was killed The lines
of the friendly natives were attacked in the
darkness at two points. but none OF them were
killed.
On April % there was some bush hghtlng.
Lieutenant Gaunt's brigade, numbering nine
hundred men, advanced under a hot fire. The
enemy lost several men. the bodies Of the dead
being dragged away. or the allies one was killed
and three were wounded The British Lieu
tenants lines Hickman, Shutter and Heathcote,
under Lieutenant Gaunt, LED the Loyalists.
The New-Zealand Government steamer Tu-
taneka had arrived at Apia with dispatches an
nouncing the request Of the International Com
missioners that the inhabitants peacefully await
their arrival from San Francisco. meeting OF
the three consuls. in view Of this message, was
without result. the German Consul dissenting
from the propositions of the other two
Admiral Kautz and Captain Stuart of the
British cruiser Tauranga, sent message
through French priest to Mataafa, ordering
him to withdraw his forces outside Of line ten
miles long and six miles broad. Mataafa re-
piled defsntly refusing to withdraw unless the
German Consul and the captain of the German
cruiser Fake agreed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-05
ANOTHER LETTER BY ADMIRAL KAUTz.
HE SAYS THE GERMAN CONsUL-GENERAL
WAS ARROGANT AND UNREASONABLE
did WHAT HE THOUGHT RIGHT

WAS ARROGANT AND UNREASONABLE
DID WHAT HE THOUGHT RIGHT
Georgetown. Ohio. May Especial.
Kautz of this CITY, is brother of Admiral Kautz,
now at Samoa. A day two since he received a
letter from the Admiral In which the latter under
takes 10 vindicate his position and action during
the recent affair in the islands. In part. this letter
says:
have done nothing but what an honest. sensible
officer of the United States Navy would have done
had he been in my place.
had no idea of doing anything but hold an in
yestgariOn on what bad been done here since
arrogant and unreasonable, so that was obliged 10
do something suffer disgrace. even in my own
estimation.
/ therefore concluded to do what ought to be done
and refer the matter 10 the Government later on.
YOU know (but perhaps you do noD that there was
Berlin treaty made ten years ago, 10 which Great
Britain, Germany and the United States were the
parties Samoa agreeing that a government should
be formed here A section OF this treaty provided
that in case OF vacancy by the death OF the King
the Chief Justice OF Samoa should decide who
should be King. Last August the King died. and
after complying with the law the Chief Justice
decided that Malietoa Tanu. son OF the late King.
should be King.
The German Committeeman and his adherents
wanted another man. Mataafa TO be King, and a
revolution was started up and lot OF people were
killed on January J.
can Consuls had TO make a compromise and accept
a provisional government TO stop the war, with
Mataafa and thirteen chiefs In charge. This was
unfortunate but the Consuls claimed that II was
necessary though IL played into the hands OF the
German Consul General When l came said
you did this because you were too weak 10 90
undo the wrong" and We did. -.,.-.
The Admiral asserts that he obeyed instructions
10 the letter and has fears as 10 the action the
United States will take in the matter
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-05
QUIET REPORTED RESTORED.

Berlin. May 4.-The National Zeitung" pub
fishes to-day dispatch from Apia. dated April
%, which says:
THE orders from London and Washington TO
suspend hostilties have brought back tranquil
lily and peace. In compliance with the demand
Of the German Consul, Mataafa has gone back
a long distance westward into the interior. so
that there will be no danger Of any collision
with his troops We Germans are naturally
satisfied that our patience and impartiality have
finally triumphed"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-05
SAILING VESSEL BRINGS COTTON

The arrival of the sailing ship ST. Paul ut this
port on Wednesday night novelty for these
days Of steamer delivery OF Southern produce
She brought 3,0ss bales Of cotton g5 OF which arc
TO go to Hamburg: 1884 barrels OF molasses. 1891
barrels Of sugar and 1886 mixed slaves. The vessel
comes North charter to load with oil for
Japan, From time TO time small sailing vessels
have brought sugar and molassea from New Or
leans. but the big steamship lines have absorbed
the general business. particularly cotton. The ST
Paul If probably the first square gged ship that
has arrived laden from New-Orleans for many
years.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-05
TO ABOLISH "FITNESS" LISTS.

Albany. May AT a meeting OF the State Civil
Service Commission to-day the following resou-
ton was adopted and recommended to the Governor
for his approval:
That merit lists for appointment In the State
service existing at the time Of the passage OF the
Civil Service law shall be continued the eligible
lists from which appointments are TO be made
until examina ton for similar positions shall be
held and reported by the Commission under these
rules and all eligible lists prepared as the result
of fitness examinations are hereby abolished.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-05
GIFT OF HISTORIC HOUSE.

Paris. May Arthur Meyer, proprietor OF the
"Gaulois," has informed the Premier, VI. Dupuy.
that he intends to make gift to the Government
Of the famous old mansion in the village Of Ba-
zeilles two miles from Sedan, called La Malson des
Dernieres CartOuches' ("The House of the Last
Cartrdges'C, well known from the picture Of Al.
phonse de Melville, renowned for his treatment Of
battle subjects. The giver's suggestion is that the
house be converted into military museum.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-05
BANKS WARNED AGAINST A FoRGER.

Acting for the American Bankers Association
the Plnkerton Detective Agency yesterday sent out
a notice warning the banks and financial interests
OF the country against Timothy j. Hogan. the
notorious letter-box thief and forger who escaped
from Ohio prison on Wednesday. Hogan Is
one OF the most daring crooks In this country
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-05

opening OF the famous Cherokee strip. ne I tls
tar has been sotourning in and around Durango
with some half-breed Cherokees for the iast
week. and early this morning started 70 JON
"Buffalo" Jones, with the determination OF
starting town site and booming the same ne
town IL is understood, will be called TABOR by
night there we're a dozen new villages created
in the Centennial State The railroads have on
the ground men who will select the most prom
Using places
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-05
WILLIAM MASSEYS DEATH.

The sudden death Of william Massey on April II
in this city was announced yesterday. Mr.. Massey
came from Burnage. Manchester England He wac
the husband of Elizabeth ~ Saunders Massey. OF
Palm Springs, Fla.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-05
THREATS BRIGHTEN MATAAFA.

Admiral Kautz and Captain Stuart thereupon
sent an ultimatum to Matasfa, threatening to
compel the withdrawal OF his forces. In sup
port Of this ultmatum plan Of action was
decided upon Lieutenant Gaunt's brigade was
strengthened heavy gun was landed at Mulinu
and war-rockets were made ready. Being m
formed Of these preparations, Mataafa made
prompt reply, agreeing to withdraw Immediately.
On April 25 an important meeting of the King
and his chiefs was held. They were informed Of
the action that had been taken by the British
and American naval commanders. and gave to
it general approval. Lieutenant Gaunts bril-
gade is now patrong the prescribed area
King Tanu visited Admiral Kautz and Captain
Stuart on board the American and English
ships. respectively. and was received with the
customary salutes on his arrival and departure
Hufnagel, the manager Of the plantation
where an attack made on British and
American sailors resulting in the death OF Lieu
tenant Freeman, Of the British Navy; Lieu
tenant Lansdale and Ensign John r Monaghan.
of the United States cruiser Philadelphia and
two others, is still detained on board the Ger
man cruiser Fake.
The gun carriage from the Philadelphia which
was lost at the time Of the engagement has
been recovered but the gun is still in the hands
of the rebels.
Oficials and leading residents Of Samoa unite
in saying that the charges Of nhumanity on the
part of the British which were made by man
named Laroch untrue.
ADVANTAGE TO THE REBELS.
A majority of the inhabitants are highly dis
satisfied with the cessation of hostilities. They
say that Mataafa is beaten now, and that the
trouble would all be ended in a week or ten days
were the advantage pushed. The rebels are de-
lighted at the delay, which will give them time
to refill cartridge shells and build more forts.
It is the general opinion that the Islands will
be uninhabtable except for Germans and
Frenchmen unless Mataafa and the rebel chiefs
are severely punished
It is doubtful if British American subjects
will give much evidence before the Interna-
tional Commission, owing to the fear that to
express themselves candidly would interfere with
trade relations. For this reason the evidence be-
fore the Commission is likely to be one-sided.
The statement by the German Minister for
Foreign Affairs. Baron Won Buow, that Mataafa
was unanimously elected King of the Samoan
Islands is denied in Samoa.
The rebels admit that the result Of the battle
at Vailma was the greatest reverse they have
ever experienced They were astonished by the
manner in which Gaunts brigade sustained its
position in the face Of a continuous fire. They
were also astonished at the final Smelling Of
Vailima. in which many of the rebels were badly
wounded.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-05
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MIST HAVE WATER TO IRRIGATE.

least 50 per acre 81 per during each year lor
three years before he can make maj PROOF upon
the land
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but substantial. Address (you need not
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Massey Business College.