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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-27

Philadelphia, May 20 lcs'
To THE HOLDERS OF THE SECURITIES "
THE KANSAS CITY. PITTsBURG a G'L'
RAILROAD COMPANY AND ITS TERANA.
COMPANIES.
Your Committee deem 1t essential FOR U"
preservation of the value of your securities
First-That the securities covering the no., .sr.
line and the Kansas City and Port Arthur
minals be row merged and consolidated u"1''
one management
Second-That such management be inaep''
dent and in your interest alone
Your property. is of great value. II mas 10
assured and very large earning power. "a.
present financial condition Is due 70 SSs,cult TO
miliar to you and which it would be diIlicuas ons
avoid. even If the work were now TO DC u''
over again. xrsct
In the consolidation of the system we eA p ~
to receive the support of the foreign ho l hid.
all of the securities affected. The foreign I'm me
ings are. we are informed, a majority OF ~
whole. Pending the preparation OF ire pIo sroui
reorganization we advise holders 10 refrain ,,tss
depositing their securities with any ~ ~ our
In this country The experience Of some oi 20
Observation-Disclosures has been that IT Is eas''
deposit bonds than to get them back .,d.
Your Committee ask the holders of the SCI 10
ties of the main line and terminal compah'..ss s,r
furnish their addresses and the amounts OF VI. ~
respective holdings to the Chairman cai carr
Equitable Trust Company OF Phiiaa e,,,ntly
They will thereafter be directly ana p,'a.ton.
Informed when the plan Is ready for puollc,@,ans
and will be made acquainted with its pro'"'N
WILLIAM r. HARRITY. Chairman
n. N. BAKER CBnitimorel -,
August HEcksCHER New forkr~
EDw'D WAGNER tBeriin, GermsH''
SAMUEL II. SIMPLIFY.
sILAs w. PETIT.
WINTHROP SMITH.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-27
TO THE HOLDERS OF THE
STOCKS AND BONDS
OF THE
Kansas City, Pittsburg & Gulf K. K. Co.

Further deposits Of stocks and bonds above named Will
be received by The Mercantile Trust Company OF tho
city OF New York until further notice. under an agree
ment copies OF which may be obtained at the ONCE OF
the Trust Company.
Securities may be withdrawn by non-assenting depos-
tors II the Plan OF Readusment shall not prove to b
satisfactory to them.
An amount equal the interest maturing April Isl
1899 will be advanced to depositing bondholders
The Committee is OF the opinion that no intelligent
plan OF Reimbursement be formulated until physca
examination showing the the property. and an
examination OF the shall have been completed
The result Of such examinations will form proper basis
for plan Until the recent changes in the personnel "
this Committee and Receivership satisfactory arrange
r,ent. could not be such examinations. the
request Of and In conjunction with the representatives
Of the Amsterdam bondholders expert accountants nave
an expert has also been appointed for the physical e1
animation The plan will be formulated as soon as u'eS'
examinations shall have been completed
Negotiable receipts will be issued by The Mercan's
Trust Company, and application for their listing on IN
New York Stock Exchange will be made In due course
ERNST THALMANN,
LOUIS FITZGERALn
T.. II. HARTMAN.
j. LOWBER WELSH
, JAMES STILLMAN,
GEORGE COPfELL%
w. l.. BULL.
w. T.. GLYN. d
W c. CULVER. Counsel.
ALVIN ". KRECH. Secretary 12o Broadway
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-27
Financial elections.

~ As Wall St. May Path, 1899
AN ELECTION for eight Trustees and three
inspectors the ensuing election will be neld
the the Company the 9th day OF June next
(the first Tuesday,. between the hours OF IL NJ ana
p NJ HENRY L. THORNEIIA Secretary
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-27
Finanrial.
METROPOLITAN
TRUST COMPANY

OF THE CITY OF NEW York;
CAPITAL, T; ooSSS 81 and 30 Wall st.
BRAYTON IVES. President. ,>,,,>, =, p
CHAS. NJ. JESUP. ID V.-Pres.
BEVERLY CHEW, Secretary ,nv A.. s.,.
TRUSTEES
u,. n ye.up Fred'k ID. Tappen,
Dudley OlcOtt, -. =. nu"
Geo. A. Hardin, nraaIe2 p.s,
no. J. Howard King,
rxsIst.r, T. 1ull Henry II. Plant,
Richard Mortimer, Wm. ~. sns'
samuel Thomas, leo. hrnry ~
John r.. Parsons, nOsWcu
John r. Terry, nnnut%n Ss'"'
Brayt0n Ives, Hney s,
ID. q. Mills, d. Eo""r" S'"""''
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financial Meetin9s.

PACIFIC MAI. STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
Mills Building, IS Broad Street. ~ ,ooo
THE FIFTY-sECOND ANNUAL MEETING
OF stockholders Of the Pacific Mail Steamship Com,
pany will held at the ONCE OF the company 10 broaa
srest Mills Bulding), in the City Of New YORK, on
wednesday the a1s day OF May 1899 between the nou1s
or, and the OF such other business as may
properly before It, The transfer books OF me
on Monday the 22nd day OF May. 1899 at o'clock NJ
A NJ JOSEPH HELEN Secretary
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-27
STOCKS CLOSE LOWER.
LOCAL ISSUES DECLINE.

suARp BREAK IN CONSOLIDATED GAS.
DUE TO DIVIDEND REDUCTION
BOND MARKET ACTIVE.
Closing prices yesterday of the principal ac-
tive securities and net changes from THURSDAY
last sales were as follows:
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BOSTON STOCKS.
pipioeno Notices.
>>~oo~>o~oooo~o~o~~o~~o ~~o/N|NooN>NNNNHN.c]Hc
CHICAGO & EASTERN ILLINOIS RAILROAD
COMPANY.

PREFERRED STOCK DIVIDEND NO. AZ.
"A DIVIDEND of one and one-half per cent
Qh%) will be paid the preferred stock OF TINS
Company Saturday July st 1899 to Stockhoiders OF
ord al closing Wednesday, June l4n 1872
COMMON STOCK DIVIDEND NO. B.
dividend of per cent. (2qd) Will be PAID on tne
common stock OF this Company, on Saturday, July ISL
1880 to Stockholders OF record at closing OF BOOKS on
June 4th 1892 The transfer books FOR ooth
preferred and stocks will be closed after business
hours Wednesday June 18th, 1889 ana remain ciose
until Monday June 10Th. 1888 no ,--..
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-27
OFFICE OF THE TERRITORIAL TREAS

URBR, PHOENIX. "a. IT,. May 49, fspe-Ca for
Funding Bonds. There being $40 $4,000 the
REDEMPTION fund. ! viii pay upon presentation Funding
OF the Territory OF Arzona and accrued interest
thereon numbering TO 10. both inclusive. dated Jany
TO- 1888 Interest viii from and after Juno IS.
1909. THos. w. PEABERroN. Tsrrtteral Treasurer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-27

~ JRER PHCENIX a. IT, May 18th, ises.-Cal for
Insane Asylum Bonds There being $i2 90 In the re
dsmpo1 fund for that will presenta
ton Asylum Bonds Of the Territory Of Arizona
and accrued interest thereon, numbers IL and H. and
numbers 81 30 inclusive Numbers IL 20. both
elusive having been presented and paid without being
called will from after Is, 1890,
TTIOs W. PEMBERTON Territorial Treasurer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-27

All cash bal s26e SIS 653 $25S l5ss4o nc s1oI''
GOVERNMENT NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. receipts
,eported from Washington .99s; internal reve-
nue. receipts ss14.OG: miscellaneous receipts So4vio
.oto, receints 81 54o1ls; expenditures s13s7co Re-
o,rts for the month to date, $3S 1893: expendi-
lures sS7 10000: excess OF receipts Sso''9S Re
ceipts for the fiscal year to date. A6S'6%~'; eN-
penditures s57O91 400 excess Of expenditures, siO'
214 6O2 Receipts OF National bank notes for re-
demption S70.53O
SUB-TREASURY.-The Sub-Ireasury was deo'or
at the Clearing House S7179. Its net loss on bal
ance was SOB $751; made up by loss in currency of
s6s 3s4 and loss in coin OF A01s3. resulting In
general balance Of s17S $685. consisting of sl5s5H
O12 coin and SIS 1851 currency. The business for
the week ended last night included receipts Of $29
925 6es and payments of ,2532o. Deducting from
the receipts 5000 and from the payments s23l 900
for items which affect its account with the general
Treasury only its gain as affecting the banks was
81 a42 248
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-27
IMPORTS OF DRYGOODS.

PORT OF NEw-YORK.
Week ending May 25- 1891. 1898. 1899.
Entered at the port. So 074 $50 Sli49s52 $3.50 4s9
Thrown the market 2.556.292 1.002 62+ 1916 $50
January /
Entered at the port 1913 s42 2ss s4 o7s
the market ,S94 4O.5279O9 1901 474
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-27

THE FEDERAL TREASURY.
The daily Washington Treasury statement co'ei
ing actual results of two days ago. compared Win
.ho loot nreceding statement Is as follows:
vavos Nav %
~. ,a so2a 900 SOC s227 Ss4 s55 Inc. 1919. $40
Set tV Iu:. IFS lO4 42SO.032 Dec SlS.Ol2
Ne. - notes IL y51 5sS 14l9O544 Inc 63s. sob
Net u . h9 fe:- OH a.6 S74 7O6 Dec 42,741
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-27

W. c. CULVER. Counsel.
ALVIN ". KREcH. Secretary 100 Broadway
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-27

THE THIRD AVENUE RAILROAD co.
1ll9 Third Avenue. . ,son
TO THE STOCKHOLDERS.
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN 10 tne s'ocN.
A> holders OF this Company quarterly DIVIDEND OF
ONE DOLLAR AND SEVENTY-FIVE CENTS fr,N
SHARE has this day been declared on the capital socs
navabe on Wednesday, May 81 1899, TO stockhoders Oh
record on saturday May 90 1899. at IL o'clock N
Ths transfer books OF Company will be closed on
Saturday, May 90 1882 at u o'clock NJ. and remain
closed until Thursday. June 1889 at ~ CLOCK A. M
10 prepare for the payment of the DIVIDEND
WILLIAM " AMORY. Secretary.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-27

JFFF'F,RsON & CLEARFIELD COAL IRON
COMPANY. 49, .oo
Rochester. NJ Y. May 23d. 1879
THE COUPONS Of the First and Second Mort
Il gage Bonds this Company due June LIST 1882 VII
-. "a an and after that date. the office on ne
Guaranty Trust Co. OF New York No 80 CEDAR stree'
New York Gtofeub n NSo--D, -
TORONTO, HAMILTON 4 BUFFALO RAIL
WAY co. oo -
THE COUPONS maturing June lst' 1879 upon
-. First Mortgage bonds Of this Company , VII 81
paid on and after that date at the Lincoln aD''''
BANK We" i c. F. cox Treasurer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-07
The Chicago silver Conference

1t seems that at the conference of the sill
yer leaders in Chicago the other day all
though Mr.. Bryan was present, Mr.. Teller
stood up the most stoutly for the white
metal as the one supreme issue for 1890
He opposed all suggestions about expan-
sion, for the double reason that he is him.
self an expansionist, and holds that that
issue cannot be introduced in 1900 but to
the detriment of silver. He wants no di-
visions, but another sturdy effort made all
along the line to carry the country upon a
silver platform.
MI Teller, 1t may be suggested has more
TO sustain his enthusiasm at this time for
silver than has Mr.. Bryan. The result in
November in Nebraska must have been
somewhat discouraging to the latter. He
did not participate In the campaign in per-
son, but the campaign was made in his
name and by his friends and with the un-
Outstanding that his aspirations for 1900
were in the scale. The republicans won
and in the circumstances their winning was
large one. They captured the United
States senatorship, which was the principal
prize at stake, besides exposing the general
weakness of the old Bryan combination
In Colorado. on the other hand, Mr.. Tel
Ter. pitching his campaign in the silver kew.
carried the day by large majority. While
Nebraska, the Dakotas, Kansas, Washing
ton. Oregon and California all voted
against silver, Colorado under Mr.. TsIler's
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-07
Will Settle the Whole Business.

From tile New York Tribune.
The fact that Panama canal would be
a French canal, and that a Nicaragua ca
raj would be an American canal, i'll owner
ship ana control, makes Ii Imperative that
the canal be constructed at Nicaragua and
not al Panama. The whole policy of this
nation for the best part of a hundred years
has been fatty opposed to any such Euro
pean dominance on this continent as would
inevitably be involved in European control
of such waterway The construction and
control of an isthmian canal by a European
power would be much menace to the
interests of the United States as would the
seizure and fertilization of some American
territory by the same power
We do not suppose that any European
power means to offer such menace or
will do so. The titful dtch-digging at Pan
ANA is not to be taken seriously. The de-
spairinS appeals of it's promoters for Amer
leans to come to their rescue show plainly
what straits that unhappy enterprise is in.
But the best way to forestail and prevent
any possibility of unpleasant complications,
and at the same time to serve the interests
OF this nation, is Tor the United States to
go ahead and construct the Nicaragua ca
nal at the earliest possible moment That
will settle the whole business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-07
An tn,yise Interference

1t Is decidedly unfortunate that anr local
organizations, designed for the welfare of
the District, should interject themselves
Sto the state campaigns of those members
n congress who are associated more or
less directly with local legislation. The
Star has already had occasion TO condemn
this practice emphatically in connection
with the recent unsuccessful attempt To
injure the campaign prospects Of Chairman
Babcock of the District committee of the
House. on the ground of his alleged an
tasOnism to the labor interests. A similar
occasion now arises to suggest that il
were better for the District TEMPERANCE
organizations to hold hands off these state
nights The attacks which have been made
upon Mr.. Babcock in his candidacy for the
Senate by the interests opposed to the con-
sumption of liquor are unjust to him and
can have no beneficial effect upon the Dis
trlct- Mr.. Babcock has proved a good
worker in this cause in that he has sue
ceeded In materially Strengthening the high
incense law which is generally recognized
as the best statute that could be practically
enforced in a large city like Washington.
He is now assaiIed because il is repre
sehted' by distortion of the records, that
he opposed further amendment of the law
- ''4e interests Oh temperance. The charge
Is that he allied himself with the bar
rooms and the liquor interests The fact.
as shown in the news columns today, is
that he merely protested against a legisIa-
tive surprise which had for its object the
enactment of a local law which had not re-
eeived the approval or even the considera-
ton of the District Commissioners or of
the District Committee. II was an irreg-
ular proceeding and Mr.. Babcock. aside
from the merits of the measure itself. was
justified in protesting against this method
OF ransacting business. Without reference
TO the cause of temperance it is to be de-
plored that any local organization should
permit itself TO be used for political pur-
poses which are not at all in line with its
program.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-07

cannot be fostered except to the detriment
of all who indulge in it. man may, If he
| like, remain in Cuba and continue his al
legfance to Spain. but he cannot hope by
SO doing to advance his own or the com
munity's interests to the extent that he
could by identifying himself thoroughly
with the order. The old things have
passed away, and in circumstances that
render the memory of them unpleasant to
the majority of the people. The new things
are of a radically different type, and to the
extent that they are accepted and assirni
lated progress and contentment will follow.
The man who will serve his own and
Cubas interests best. therefore, is he who
Identifies himself with disenthraIied Cuba.
If Cuba sets up for herself, he should be-
come a citizen of Cuba; should give her his
allegiance and Loyalty support her institu-
lions. If Cuba decides for annexation to
the United States and is annexed he should
become citizen of the United States and
obey our laws, which will then prevail in
Cuba, and fall in with our customs. In no
event should he stand aloof, and while
prOfting by the new conditions withhold
from them his sympathy and assistance.
The religious aspect of the case will prob
ably not be difficult of treatment after
beginning has been made. There will, of
course, be freedom of religious worship,
such as Cuba under Spanish rule has never
known, and there will be complete divorce
effected between the Roman Catholic
Church and the government of the island.
But the clergy of that communion will be
under the direction of members of the
American hierarchy, and will be brought
to see the advantages to the church from
the new arrangement. In no country where
the Roman Catholic Church is allied with
the state and controls the religious field is
it half so prosperous in this country,
where 1t has no connection with the state
at all.
The fewer Spanish Colonies in Cuba
the better it will be for the island and for
those of Spanish birth who may remain
there.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-07

leadership stood firm for the Chicago plat
form. Naturally, therefore, the Colorado
senator stands by the bridge that has
twice carried him over in his own baili-
wick.
The nomination of Mr.. Bryan in 1896 up
set some well arranged plans of the silver
leaders. Mr.. Teller was the choice of the
veterans. who recognized In him the ablest
and most ardent of all those pledging them
selves to silver. Mr.. Teller, with his
friends. must have been greatly disappoint-
ed at the turn of affairs. But he did not
sulk. He rendered valuable aid to Mr..
Bryan on the stump. and in party confer
ences during the campaign. But, evidently,
If he is to continue to train with Mr.. Bryan
silver must remain the one supreme issue.
If Mr. Bryan is to become the leader of the
anti-expansonists the Colorado senator
will hardly be found among his followers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-07
The District Budget,

The House of Representatives can not
accuse the Senate committee on appropria-
tons of being extravagantly liberal toward
the District in the matter of increasing
the annual budget over the figures of the
House. The bill as it was reported to the
Senate carried an increase of 1891 ,955. This
is a very moderate increase when COM
pared with the sums which the Senate
committee has added to the bill in past
years. In 1898 the increase amounted to
81, 46s, 65O63. In 1897 it was s1.204, $50. 80.
In 1886 it reached the total of 81, $40, 93S. Al.
So that according to recent records the SEN
ate committee has been exceptionally econ
omical in this matter of supplying the de-
ficiencies left by the Houses pairing of the
estimates.
The bill as 1t was reported carried to-
tai of 81 ,251 915.-I, or $50, 025. 30 more than
the total of the District bill which became
law in June last, the current appropriation,
exclusive of the local items in the sundry
civil and deficiency acts for 1899. Yet it
does not fully reach the local needs 1t
may be scaled down in conference. 1t
usually is. But in the name of good gov
eminent for the District it should rather
be increased as far as the revenues in pros
pect and the surplus funds in the Treas
ury to the Districts credit will permit.
The Senate committee made wise in
creases all along the line of the regular al
lotments. A small but valuable advance
was granted in the fund for the mainten-
ance of the free public library. The street
schedules were given broader range. The
miscellaneous works for the care and con-
struction of the highways and sewers of the
city and District were placed on better ba-
sis for the coming year. The police and fire
departments were considered with regard
tor the growth of the city and consequent
need for more adequate measures of pro-
lection. The schools were treated with I'M
usual liberality. Sis, 100 being added to this
account alone
The committee added an important item
to the paragraph relating to the street
sweeping, giving the Commissioners author
ity to do the work themselves if the con-
tractors do not submit bids within pre-
scribed limit. The Commissioners specifi-
cally requested this authority, believing
that the work could be more thoroughly
and more cheaply done if they could under
take it upon this basis.
The bill is in good shape foc the confer
ence. There are additional items which
might have been written INTO the measure,
but as it stands it is satisfactory ap-
proach to the Districts standard of ne
cessities and resources.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-07

Touching the propriety. however, of build
ing the Nicaragua canal it does seem there
Is not even the question of a doubt That
Is an absolute and positive necessity. 1t in
wolves only two interests-both vital how
ever-war and commerce. The canal NAV
never be required for the passage of a war
vessel, but our recent experience demon
strated Its Importance in the event of war
A cutting off of 5000 miles under emer-
gency, would confer advantages beyond,
perhaps, the power of estimate
That the undertaking will be tedious and
expensive cannot be doubted but the engi-
neers pronounce 1t feasible. The estimates
of cost are from s125 900 900 to s15O, 900 600.
Not an exorbitant figure. Surely if we
could afford over 500 900, 900 to clean out
Spain, we can afford to invest an equal
amount TO conquer quick communication
between the different sections of our own
country.
Congress should settle the preliminaries
before the adjournment of the present ses-
sion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-07
spanish Colonies i'm Cuba,
A special TO the New York Tribune FIR,
Havana contains the following.

A special TO the New York Tribune from
Havana contains the following:
THE attitude of the Spanish classes ar
this transition period Is carefully watched
They are divided among themselves and
sentiment SHIFTS The radical element Il;
forming into an organization known as tb,,
Spanish Colony. Its members propose no
remain Spanish subjects. They counsel AZ
quiescence in American control to the ex-
tent OF avoiding conflict and disorder, but
their actions are sullen. The bishop of Ha-
vana is president of the Spanish Colony in
Havana Conservative Spaniards saw he
was misled into accepting the place. and
that he Will not handicap American rule
He issued pastoral letter two months ago
counseling acquiescenee in the change Of
sovereignty His opponents say he is en-
couraging Spanish resentment and Is seek
ing 70 embarrass Archbishop Chappelle"
1t is to be hoped. for the sake of all con-
rerned, that this spirit may pass away. II
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-07
AbrOgating the Treaty,
From the London Mail.

AS the Daily Mali anticipated Pres
1dent Mckinley'S recent references to the
Nicaraguan canal were misunderstood, in
so far as they were Interpreted as ignoring
Great Britain's interests in that undertake
ing. Later news indicates that the abroga-
ton OF the Clayton-Bulwer treaty is the
subject of amicable negotiations, and it is
reasonable to assume that Lord Salisbury
Will not abandon any necessary guarantees
for assuring the neutrality of the canal
failing some quid pro quo-say, in the direc-
ton of reciprocity with Canada.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-07
Our Consular System.
From the Chicago Times Herald.

Our system of consular appointments is
undeniably bad. The value of the service
at any post depends entirely upon individ-
pal energy tact and enterprise. But if
under this system, we arc able to impress
our two great commercial rivals with the
promptness and practical value of the re-
ports, what might we accomplish with a
trained consular service, under the merit
system, where men who make good records
are rewarded with promotion instead of dis
placement?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-07

One scientist declares that the earth will
collide with the moon and another that it
will be blown up by the meeting of the
ocean with interior fires. Until the gentle
men can agree as to the method of ami
hilation the public will probably refuse to
be scared