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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-18
Nru91ork Dailp G1ibrnte
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1S, 1890.
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FOREIGN.-The Beers. in force. within
Ave miles Of Estcourt, in Lower Natal and 1t
was rumored in London that the British gar
rison might be withdrawn; four more trans
ports reached Cape Town, making a total Of
23,5OO British reinforcements to reach South
Africa, Of whom nearly ten thousand have been
sent to Durham tidings from Ladysmth
were received in London yesterday == The
Hamburg American Line steamer Patria was
abandoned in the North Sea, all efforts to save
the burning vessel being futile At the
Derby November meeting the Derby Cup was
won by Lord Ellsmeres Proclamation. --
Sir Thomas Lipton's yacht Shamrock was sight
ed off the British Coast. - The German
Emperor and Empress left Berlin and en-
barked on the yacht Hohenzollern at Kiel for
England. - The Khedive dedicated at Port
Said monument to Ferdinand de Lesseps the
engineer of the SueZ Canal.
DOMESTIC.-The Navy Department made
public the account Of a gallant exploit per-
formed by Ensign w r. Gherardi in Porto Rico.
- Negotiations for a new commercial ar
rangement between the United States and Italy
are nearing conclusion in Washington. ==
Goebel's attorneys seeking TO throw out the
vote of Louisville. = hunter was shot in
the back by a companion in Delaware -
Dwight L. Moody. the evangelist, was stricken
with heart trouble in Kansas City and is re-
garded as being in a critical condition.
ClTY.-As result Of conferences here the out
look for Republican harmony at Albany is good.
g. More bonds were offered to the Govern
ment under Secretary Cages proposal to buy.
- Vice-Presdent Hobart suffered a weak
Spell NOlOnSl Lawrence Kip dled at MS
home. - The fifth day of the Horse Show at
Madison Square Garden marked by q fist
fight, an unmanageable horse and a magnificent
attendance. 60 Two more jurors were secured
for the trial Of Roland b. MolineuX. - Stocks
were irregular, but generally higher. -= Naval
Constructor Philip HiChbOrn L. S. N. defended
the Denver class and criticised the Raleigh at
the meeting of naval architects and was sharply
rebuked by Engineer in Chief Melville and Naval
Constructor BOwles.
THE Neutrality-suspicious. for to-day:
Cloudy and warmer The temperature yester-
day: Highest, a. degrees; lowest, 40; average A
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-18
A WARNING ABOUT FRANCHISE TAXES


The State Tax Commissioners have a heavy
task before them to fix the valuation OF public
franchises subject to taxation under the new
law. Apparently the appropriation for the work
was inadequate. AT any rate, the Commission
ers have made IL understood that the mass OF
reports to be examined and tabuated is so
great that II Is physically impossible for them
with the force at their command to dispose of II
with desirable prOmptness This is extremely
unfortunate, and does not reflect credit on the
judgment Of those who in the last Legislature
took this duty of franchise assessment from
the hands Of the various local assessors. who
were prepared each TO do his small share OF the
work. and placed il as one huge burden on the
shoulders Of the State Commissioners without
giving them proper facilities Such short sight
edness gives opportunity for the critics Of State
supervision Of franchise taxation TO charge that
the amendment of the original bill was made
for the purpose of rendering the law imperative
by indirection. Such charges have been per
sistently circulated ever since last spring, and
IN spite of their difficulties the Tax Commits
sioners will have to get through their work In
time 10 include franchises IN the coming tax
levy, or no amount Of excuses, however legit-
innate, will save them and those responsible for
making them the franchise assessing power
from public reproach and Indignation.
In the emergency which confronts them the
Commissioners should pay particular attention
to the franchises In this city. There are many
reasons for this Here exists the strongest
home rule sentiment to be cOnciliated, and II
State control must fail in operation anywhere 1t
may better fail elsewhere than here so far
as commencing TO public favor the supersedng
of the local authorities goes. Any neglect to
tax NewYork City franchises Immediately will
certainly be regarded by taxpayers whose taxes
are thereby increased as great and indefensi-
bic outrage. Moreover, by far the largest part
OF the franchises subject 10 taxation are fixed
In this city. The country and interior city
franchises are a drop In the bucket in CON-
parson. The upstate franchise holders are of
course, numerous, and the study of their re-
turns involves much labor; but If all the re-
turns cannot be gone through in time for the
next assessment IL is far better that they should
be passed over than that the much vaster prop
critics here subject TO taxation should be abb
solved from contributing their part TO the ex-
penses Of State and city. II is also to be re-
membered that the city assessment roll must by
law he completed long before that OF other parts
Of the State The general law leaves the local
assessors until next August 10 make their as
sessments for the levy Of 1900. New-York City,
however, must have its rolls made up on the
second Monday of January. with the statement
of all property TO pay taxes for 1900. There
fore II is plain that unless the New-York cor
porations have immediate attention they will
escape franchise taxation altogether for year,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-18
THREE PACIFIC POWERS.

The remarks Of Chief Justice Chambers OF
Samoa, which we printed yesterday contained
timely reminder Of the changed and i'm
proved alignment Of great Powers In the Pacific
Ocean. Upon that ocean all the great Powers
Of the world have frontage and commerce. But
there are three OF them which have In pecul-
lar manner been brought into immediate as
ISOLATION. For some years they have been
leagued in a tripartte agreement for the control
Of Samoa, which much Of the time has been a
tripartte disagreement. Each at one time or
another has been Jealous OF the others, and has
regarded them as uDfriendly rivals, TO he shut
ont as far as possible and hampered and block
AIDED in their efforts to extend their trade and
influence That maladroit arrangement is now
in process OF abolition. and for II Is being sub
sttuted n status In Samoa which will hence
forth avert all friction or danger OF friction
Nor Is that all. The new order In Samoa 10
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Amusemenis.

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ACADEMY OF MUSIC-2-s-Way Down East
AMERICAN Observation-Disclosures FreisS"u"'
BIJOt--2-s1S-Sister Mary. - 0...,
BROADWAY THEATRE-2-s:lo-.More Ina" SUe''
CAsINO-2-s:l5-The singing Girl -, r,,...h,.
CRITERION THEATRE-2-S:l6-Baroara rrletene
DALY'S THEATRE-2-s-The Song OF the sworo; =.
EDEN MI-SEE-a a. m. 20 IL p. m-WaS"orAs' 'f"'iN
Concert and Cinematograph. - - -, Tear.
EMPIRE THEATRE-2:15-S20-T tyranny OF iea'''
FIFTH AVENUE THEATRE-2ms~oBee*yy SnSp'
GARDEN THEATRE-2-S10-The only way.
GARRICK THEATRE 2:l5-S-Sherlock Holmes
GRAND OPERA HOUsE-2-S-Phroso eoo po..-.
HAMMERSTEIN's VICTORIA - 21e - ~" - f'osera
uARn,TM OPERA HoTsE-2:i5-s;I5-why Smith Left
Home. = . r 1.rruu,
Play. . 81, w., po-rh.,,,-
S-Das Opferamm.
KEITH S-Continuous Performance. . - ,,u-. -.
KNICTi ERBOCKER THEATRE-2-s-The Merchan' OF
Venice.
ROSTER a BIADS-2-s15-Around New-fork.
IYCF,ITM TTiEATRE-2-s:30-Mis Hobbs
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN-Horse SHOW -.
MADISON SQUARE THEATRE-2-s;3O- Make way TOT
the Ladies'. 49, 49,, -.
MURRAY HILL. THEATRE-2-s-The Fatal Card
NEW YORK THEATRE-2lb-S-ln Gay fafee- auue-
VILE.
WAII.ACK' -2:i5-s:30-A Rich Mans Sor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-18
PERSONAL.

The Rev Dr. Edmund A. Wasson rector OF tne
Episcopal Church Of the Incarnation, Great fans'
Mont. has accepted call to the rectorship OF st. 81
Stephens Church, Newark, y: j.. ana VIII si''e'
MON his duties about the middle OF next month.
II has been suggested in Harvard that n loving
Gun he presented to Rudolph c. Lehman. the Eng
lIsh rowing coach, tribute to his stnuia,i"s
influence In connection with rowing ana o'ner
branches OF sport at Harvard University. graou-
writing to The Harvard !, Bu be xarsty
Tomorrow evening to start funo TOT tue pun
OF the gift.
The Rev DR.. George T. Purves, princeton I'm
versltv's popular preacher. who for the iast lour
oars has allied the pastorate OF the First Presby-
terrain Church. was installed as regular pastor on
Wednesday evening. The Rev. Robert /. uamon'
49, Moderator OF the Presbyey presieeee Sne
Rev J. H. De Vries, OF tho Secohu f'e'''
Church. preached the sermon
Some time ago Sir George Martin. the organist or
G, pau,s Cathedral London, went 10 South Africa
10 conduct some musical examinations IN cape
Town His work over. he determined 10 run up
into the country and see bit OF the lranssaa''
During his trip the talk OF war became 'io'e''''
and the wary Beers got an idea into the" "e"u'
,hot s,r George Martin was British spy masquer-
aiding AZ n musician. They put detectives oH INC
trail and finally. detained him for some oayS III
pretoria TO await developments Finally, just De
fore President Kruger's utimatum was lnaue P'D
lie the authorities gave him his liberty pr tst
took advantage OF the opportuhiS ood ,ort,Jne AZ
arrived In London, overJoyeu NJ hiS eO 49,
getting away so easily
Cambridge. Mass, Nov. II tspeciaD.-Count fau'
Rant a large part OF whose library mas recen'y
been purch ased by Harvard University deVoteo ms
life TO the study of the Crusades' ana wheh ne
died in 1885, he was a recognized authority on the
subject As founder OF the Societe de TOrient ha'.
he was an expert In the study OF manuscripts ana
a proljhc author At his chateau In the NaIaos'
where he passed his summers. he gathered great
and valuable library on his subject. and me po Oh
tion OF this collection relating to the Crusades anu
the Latin East been brought TO this country ny
Harvard University.
General Patrick A. Collins. who VIII prooapy De
the Democratic candidate for the Boston Mayor
oItv landed in this city at the age of twelve
penniless irish orphan.
Report is current in England that President
KRUGER IL a Manxman, and that his real name ~
Greer His father is said 20 have emigrated 10
South Africa many years ago His wife is also or
Manx extraction her maiden name having peen
Corle:t and that Is also the name or one OF MS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-18

while the Commissioners have several monlhs
more time to deal with other corporations 90
there Is little danger that any franchise YAK
MAYER need he neglected and allowed to escape
II proper selection Is made and care Is taken
70 assess first those who under the law must
be first on the tax roll.
The Commissioners II they have not alreauy
done so should at once put their force to sitting
ont the reports of New-York City franchise
holders from those of the rest OF the State ana
shou,d devote themselves exclusively TO the
ossessmeut If these franchises for the rest OF
tho veor In doing so they will sacrifice no In
terest of metropolitan taxpayers, for there
10 nlentv oF time for them; while II they do not
do this franchise taxation In this city, where
tho orootest sum IS TO be realized, will he an
inter failure for this year. The state Tax
commissioners must furnish their appraisement
within thirty days. and not less than ten days
before the second Monday In January 10 the
New.York City Tax Department. If they do
not do this special legislation would be required
70 add TO the Ms these appraisements not later
than April 20 1t might be impossible 10 secure
This legislation In time. At any rate, the at
tempt would throw the whole franchise taA
ouestion back into the Legislature ana prac-
tically negative the work or Itst sesSioh ino''
who desire to repeal or monkey with the Ia"
would doubtless rejoice at this, but the mousse
owners and rent payers would not. Inc detaii
work Of franchise valuation Is doubtless oner-
ous but these New-York City franchises must
he assessed at once or the party leaders VINO
have made n virtue Of the passage OF the law
will be attacked for bad faith in the amend
ment and administration Of the measure IL
will be said. and with a show Of plausibillty'
that they are trying to protect the corporations
and break down franchise taxation. The only
escape from such reproach is prompt attention
to the perfection Of this city's assessments
while there is yet time.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-18

Every year when the rich autumn Gays oi
October set in with cool nights but warm moons,
.hora 60 q cry of Indian summer prematurey
roisad Rut the real Indian summer comes at
q later date; generally at the middle OF Novem-
hor and sometimes Is prolonged until the first
weot ~ December. Indeed 1t is, on the whole
rooror 70 december than October 1t Is Indian
srrmer which we are now enjoying season
which makes our changeful and often inclement
climate for the time the most perfect In the
u.or,d We NAV fix the date Of its occurrence
-, oo,n,ing II with the ST. Martins summer OF
o,,r Euronean cousins which comes with or fol-
1ou,s Ct Martins Day. November IL. But the
date &c most OF what the two have In common,
the Eastern season being indeed mild In tenn
narature but generally damp. moist and un-
pleasant.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-18

much smaller because the prices In this country
had been so reduced that pig and many manu-.
featured products here had been largely shppeu
10 Great Britain Even In this class. IN spite Oh
the famine In steel, 1t does not appear 'na'
American consumers have been placed al al!
disadvantage in comparison with British con-
sumers. either by the tariff or by any comp'-
nations.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-18

Preachers Of the African Methodist Church IN
Jersey propose TO urge dennite dcUon
among the coored religious bodies OF the state
IN STAY the increase OF crime among that peo-
nile Penal statistics OF the State show that in
its prisons the average OF white convicts is as
D., N Aga OF population while colored prisoners
are IN the startling proportion Of to 100. 1t Is
evidently time for missionary work among them
ON the part OF their own race and others, and
they seem to stand In the most urgent need Of It,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-18

in minute. and reasons may be found TOT so"s
somewhat slower In these matters than the
majority of rustic communities desire.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-18
Business \ cIltrs.

Roll Top Desks and Office Furniture.
Great Variety Of style and Price
T q. SELLEW
No. Ill Fulton 81.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-18

One OF our consuls in France has sent to the
state Department a description OF the new
Mendel consumption cure. which is causing
such excitement throughout Europe. The re-
suits produced by Dr. Mendel excite great at
tention among the medical faculty and the
people and he has published his formula In
the interest OF humanity and science. 1t In
wolves the injection OF simple solution into
the larynx which relieves the cough, and sleep,
strength and appetite speedily return. While
II will be received with attention and have full
trial 1t will be quite unlike other consumption
cures II It does not leave the mortuary sta
tistics Of that malady about where they were
before
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-18

Farm and Home" speaking for rural COM
munities in general. says that they all desire
free delivery. a parcels post and fractional
postal currency to DO away with the trouble and
expense OF postal notes and money orders. 1t
informs Its readers that It has instituted a
grand campaign" IN favor OF all these objects
and invites their cooperation. Nearly every
country community favors them. Free de-
livery has already come to a limited but increas-
ing extent. and parcels post and postal cur
rency introduced into the service present no
particular difficulties. promise an immense I'M
provement in its efficiency and convenience and
have little prospect Of encountering any serious
opposition Everything however. cannot be done
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-18

One Of the most urgent pieces OF hydrographi
cal work now before the country is the rechart
ing OF the waters In the Philippine archipelago
a task OF as much magnitude as importance
the loss OF the Charleston giving token Of the
latter and sgnifying in a costly manner how
extremely urgent II is.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-18

.pgsI ~ naslm7T V''1
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1899-03-03
Discredited In washington.

Washington. Feb. 28.-The govern
ment officials here discredit the state
ment in the above dispatch that the
foreign warships are disem barking
troops at Manila. Spanish sources of
information, respecting affairs in the
Philippine islands, are not to be relied
upon, they say, as the press and peo-
pie of Spain do not hesitate to circu-
late statements inimioal to the inter-
ests of this country.
SIGH OF the dispatches reaching the
war department today from General
Otis that were made public were con-
fined to routine matters. while Secre-
tary Long said tonight he had not a
word from Admiral Dewey during the
entire day. General Otis has repeat
edly stated in his dispatches to the
authorities here that he has the situa-
tion well in hand, and there is no rea-
son to believe he would have trouble
in keeping order at Manila. where the
cream of his troops are stationed.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1899-03-03
GOMEZ IN HAVANA.
The Cuban General Received With MI
tnry HOnOrs.

Havana. Feb. 27.-The festiviti
today in honor of tho fourth annivg
sary of the beginning of the Cub
struggle for independence were mo
spontaneous and wildly enthusiasts,
General Gomez arrived on the cd,
of the town from Mariana at l2:3OI
NJ, escorted by the Second Him
band and three battalions. These h
talions then returned to their cal
and did not enter the city.
When Gomez passed, the crowd We
wild with vivas, hats were flung
the air and women showered fowe
on all sides. The procession stopF
frequently, eventually filing into u
main streets of the city. passing Cs
tral Park and arriving at $3.50 o'clOl
at the palace.
There were many floats expressi
the friendship between the Unit.
States and Cuba. A handsome O.
riage, containing ladies', and decorat
with large Spanish, American and 9
ban flags, draped together with VIII
ribbons and bearing the legeI
Unity, Peace and Concord" was 7
oiferously cheered. Still another fl
represented Cuban woman holding
American flag, with the shatte
crown of Spain at her feet.
No fewer than %, 900 people were
line, requiring three hours to pas
given point. The horses of the Cut ,
cavalry are scrawny and ill-fed, (,
the cavalrymen are clad in vague a
ban uniform All carried Reming ;
car bines, with nondescript bundles {
clothing and bedding. They marCs
in lines of twos. The infantry on
sionally kept step, and as they pau
the palace, presented arms. Mos d
them carried Cuban flags stuck in ttg
ri 1es.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1899-03-03

Washington, Feb. 2S.-Assistant
Secretary of War Meiklejohn has made
public statement showing the total
receipts from customs and taxes re-
ceiyed from the several ports in the
islands OF Cuba and Porto Rico and the
philippines, SO far as reports have been
received by the war department from
the respective dates of occupation of
said ports by the military forces of the
United States to and including Janu-
ary 81, 1899.
In Cuba from July 1s, 1898, to Janu.
ary 81, 1899 (six ports not reporting
for january, $1,312,372 was received.
In the Philippine islands from August
IL, 1898, to December 81, 1898, 81, :.
8l9,Sl3. In Porto Rico from August
10, 1898, to December 10, 1898, $S,.
643. COZ. W
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1899-03-03
FROM SPANISH SOURCES
Report That Foreign Troops
Have Landed at Manila.
THERE is CONSTANT FIGHTING
It Is Believed the Insurgent Leaders
Will Attempt to Break Through the
American Lines.

Madrid. Feb. 28.-An official dis
patch from Manila says:
"The situation here is very serious.
The foreign warships are disembarking
troops. General Rios will leave Ma
Mia and 90 to Zamboanga, island of
Mindanao."
The government has received long
dispatch from General Rios at Manila,
but refuses to impart its contents.
The Imparcial, which asserts that it
is in position to know the truth of the
situation at Manila, says:
There is constant fighting between
the Americans and the Tagalos. The
courage and stubbornness of the latter
have caused great anxiety to the
Americans, who do not conceal their
belief that the war will be long and
desperate one. There is the greatest
alarm among foreigners in Manila, the
commanders of the foreign warships
having decided to land forces to protect
their subjects"
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1899-03-03
Rebels Are Desperate.

Manila, Feb. 28.-Last night the
rebels concentrated in such mum bers
near the Chinese cemetery that General
Macarthur anticipated an attack and
asked for reinforcements. Two COM
panies of the Twenty-third regulars
were sent to Calocan, and battalion
of the Twentieth regulars to the ceme-
terry, at about midnight, but the expect
ed attack was not made. The rebels,
after making great noise with bugle
calls and yells of viva independent
cia," and "muoho malo Americanos, Z"
and firing volleys, disappeared in the
woods.
1t is believed their leaders are get
ting desperate, and are attempting to
force the, United States troops 20 make
an attack, in the hope of breaking
through the American lines, but the
rebels are evidently unwilling to be
pacified when facing the Americans.
1t is just possible, however, that
they may be goaded into such move
before more reinforcements arrive.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1899-03-03
In the House.

The army appropriation bill toda,
was lost sight of In the general discus
sion of the policy of the government
relative to the Philippines, and sev.
eral notable speeches were made, e,
pecially that of Settle. General debats
on the bill closed today, and tomorrUV
the bill will be taken up for ameni
ment under the hye-minuto rule.
A sensational feature of the day va
the speech of johnson, Of InGlans
who fortnight ago made several nOts
BILE speeches violently attacking th;
policy of the administration during thI
consideration of the army reorganizl
tion bill, returned to the assault, an'
delivered against the president al
some Of his advisers the most scathil
philippe heard in tho house d
months. He sneered at the preside
and the influences which he allege
controlled him. impngned his motive
questioned his sincerity and likens
him to Dickens most contemptD,
character. charged the secretary OF wi
with incompetency, and predicted th3
the president would in the end be e.
quilted by adverse public sentiment,
The discussion of this measure oCC
pied nearly the entire day.