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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-05
A CONFIDENTIAL NAN ACCUSED.
EXPERTS REPORT THAT THEY FIND SHORT
AGES IN THE ACCOUNTS OF JAMES


There was persistent rumor In the wholesale
drygoods district yesterday that James T. Kent
head bookkeeper and confidential man for Brigham
Lawrie. Mann Co. Of No 81 teonard-st was
short I'm his accounts to the extent Of many thou
sands OF dollars.
The firm was organized seven years ago. and
Kent was employed as confidential for the
house year later at a salary OF $500 IA year
Mr. Lawrie Of the firm said last night that Kent
highly regarded by the firm and that he had
never been suspected of dishonesty before. They
did not question his integrity until few days ago.
when experts put work on the books TO
make their regular yearly examination.
simultaneously with the coming Of the experts,
Mr.. Lawrie said. Kent sent word from his home in
Hackensack " j.. that he was too i'll to work and
would be I'm bed for several days. Then the firm
grew suspicious and Mr. Lawrie had the experts
pay particular attention TO Kents accounts. In a
few days they reported many shortages.
Tho mans method was simple" said Mr.. Lawrie.
I'VE have TO draw much money from the bank for
cash expenses Kent always did this. He took
what he wanted for private use We know that
he took 81 900. for the experts. after looking over
only a part OF his accounts. find that much We
think the entire shortage Is not large sum Az
has been reported-s5G0N We in nowsc
crippled by this Kent has not been arrested and
We don't know whether he will be or not. Several
OF his friends and relatives have been TO see us
and offered to make good his shortage
Kent is reported to have lived extravagantly Tor
some months past, and 1t is said that some OF his
friends wondered how he could give such expensive
dinners at the Waldorf-Astora and have 80 many
standing accounts with leading florists. etc. on MS
limited salary.
Kent IL about twenty-six years old, and mem
her OF family well known in the best circles III
Htckeasacl They live at the old Kent homestead
a little cut of the town. Mrs. Kent. James
mother. Is the head OF the family. with her nv, i've
her three sons her three daughters and their nus
bands--Ceorgc r. Griffith. Leonard Kerby and K a.
Hewitt. Prior to the death Of Henry Kent ST. inc
family entertained 10 a considerable extent.
Arthur Kent. brother of James was seen al i hs
homestead last evening. He refused 10 allow ,hlsS
brother to be seen. saying that James was IN ori
sick He was asked what Jamess ailment was anu
replied that he did not know exactly, but II was was
something about his head that bothered MN re
had been sick for two or three weeks Artnur MI.
was asked II he had anything TO say 10 the chnS
made by Mr.. Lawre. He declared ne had hoth!nns
To- say He would not make nat dellal Oh IN.
shortage OF his brother nor would he ADMIT that
fh.rn rI-ae
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-05
WHAT SHAKESPEARE MEANT.
HE SAID SOMETHING ELSE. BUT THAT WAS
JUST HIS WAY.

There was an actor in one Of W. 8. Gilbert 3
oDerettas who said that he did not make people
iaugh-hc made them think. Those who Ike TO go
to the theatre 20 think always grateful for a
new view OF Shakespeare. They always Ike to
find ont what Shakes eare meant they are glad
when they find that what he meant was something
quite different from what he said. and they are
always overioyed when they told that he meant
the exact opposite OF what he said. These persons
must have been little less than transported wheh
they read in morning paper yesterday the opH'-
ions Of two actors in regard to the characters
which they are just now playing In 'otheho'
Desdemono said:
Desdemona. as I think Of her. was not the STUPID
young matron VINO couldh see lo n., in
sense the plots against her: Her compete IN
~ TaSo 4 girl Of but eighteen never having
known mothers love- her only thought being me me
Goea,ence sb que was told TO- And she loved Ohello
with the same unquestioning I.eknesS. ' d.
II may be news to some that Desdemona II gen
orally supposed be stupid, but II may ocCur 10
TO be 80 morbidy obedent as the actress says s.,e
was. Her only thought being the obedience que
to her father she married Othello because she was
Told 70 Does the actress think that Desdemona =
IA Their told her TO be married 10 ou ra ntthins
else but the printed play does not consPieuouSN
bear out this view.
And this is What nothello says Of himself:
do not think Othello was the almost middle
Character has been 40 often portrayed He was a
veteran. yes: but young one. soldier OF dash
4 young man, oaereeq in his passion of war ana
love.
So II turns out After all these years OF sorry
m understand ny q hat Otheilo was young man
In the first scene Of the printed play la8o caHs
him old 4 little later OtheIlo himself says;
When did speak OF some distressful stroke
That my youth suffered.
a man who is still young does not often speak
o. his youth In the past tense. And In Act III,
scene ill., he SAYS: "For | declined into the
vale OF ears" And Shakespeare wished 1t to be
understood by all this that Othelo was young
man II Is easy to sec how badly Shakespeare
needs interpreters. ,-r
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-05
DETROTT'S NT'NICIPiL OWNERSHIP CASE
THREE MOVES IN THE NATTER YESTERDAY
MAYOR TRIES TO VETO APPOINTMENT
OF COMMISSION.

Detroit April Special. To-day has seen three
moves on the checker board OF municipal and cor
porate ownership of the street railway lines OF De-
troit. The first was the organization OF Il new cor
poraton made up of hitherto unknown persons.
This corporation fled its articles, with a capital
zatlon OF S25O 900 and all the street railway
lines and equipment In Detroit. Its apparent pur-
pose Is get into company all the street rail-
way interests of the city. In order that the Com
mission may deal with party rather than sew
craI As Bernard Clark holds 2i6 OF the $50 shares
n Is evidently the man picked out to conduct
negotiations.
The second the letter from the owners OF the
present street railways To the municipal purchas-
ing Commission, i'm which the former offered to
open negotiations and to open its books for the lat
ter'- inspection. The third the veto which
Mayor Maybury sent to the Common Council dis
approving Of the appointment Of the Commission.
He named two grounds for his disapprcval The
dsappTove. and the second that unless he had this
power the new law void. He must have been
surprised al the reception that his veto received.
for President Beamer OF the Common Council. who
has hitherto been reckoned with the opponents OF
municipal ownership. promptly ruled II out OF or
der and II has no standing. either. ~ an official
document Of the Mayor In I'll" Common Council
proc eedings. except that by courtesy the Council
voted to have II printed In the papers received by
them
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-05
ARTILLERY OFF FOR HA WAH.
TWO BATTERIES START FROM FORT MON
ROE-REsT OF THE REGIMENT TO
GO TO MANILA.

Newport News Va. April (SpeciaD.-Batteres
I and * Of the 9Th Regular Artillery passed
through the city this morning over the chesapeake
and Ohio. on the way from Fort Monroe 10 san
Francisco where they will board a transport OF
April L. for Honolulu. These batteries VIII ne
uermanent;y stationed there. The officers oil the
other batteries of the 9Th Artillery at Fort Monroe
expect to start on Saturday for San Francisco
from which city they Will sail on April j. TOT
Manila
The 4th Artillery which has been ordered 10
Fart Nonroc TO take the place of the 9Th. viii
arrive on Friday under Colonel Gunter who VIII
assume the command Of the fort 1t Is stated
here semi-ofically that Fort Monroe Is to DO
made one OF the muster-out camps. and that Il
largo hodv OF troops will be brought there
from cuba The Chesapeake and OHIO Hsiroah
has rendered bids for Transporting several resl-
n1ents of soldiers and the officials expect 10 50"
the camp established
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-05
NESSAGE FROM DIR. SCHJRHAN
BELIEF THAT THE END OF TROUBLE IN
THE PHILIPPINES is NEAR.

BELIEF THAT THE END OF TROUBLE IN
THE PHILIPPINES is NEAR.
Washington April 4.-Ony five of the eight
members Of the Cabinet were present at to-days
meeting the absentees being Secretaries Gage,
Alger and Long The principal subject under
discussion was a long cable dispatch from Dr.
Schurman chairman Of the Philippine Commits
sion. which was read by Secretary Hay. The
part OF the message regarded as most important
indicated that Aguinaldo's power over his fol-
lowers was largely based coercion and fear
Of violence In case they opposed him. This mes
sage taken I'm connection with recent nforma-
ton received from General Otis. has led to the
belief among members Of the Cabinet that the
end Of the trouble with the Filipinos s near at
hand
In accordance with the expectation Of the State
Department, the Philippine Commission has
now resumed full activity. 1t was deemed mex
pedent for the Commission to undertake TO in
nuence the insurgents while they were acting
under misguiding influences, and consequently
were unapproachable. Now that Ots's cam
paign has probably convinced the Tagalos Of
the imposstbity Of standing before the Ameri
can forces, 1t was thought timely to address the
insurgents again in the hope that they could be
brought to the uselessness of a further
struggle against the United States.
The State Department was Informed to-day
by cable dispatch from DR.. Schurman that the
expected proclamation would be issued to-day
He said that the document would contain about
fifteen hundred words. DIR. Schurman said that
after a month of personal observations and in
terviews with different classes Of people he
finds that the instruction had its origin and
strength in the Tagal provinces around Manila
The remaining provinces of North and South
Luzon are peopled by different races, and the
Inhabitants of the rest of the archipelago not
natural allies OF the Tagalos but unfriendly RI
walls While the Treaty of Peace being nego-
tiated in Paris the Tagalos sent detachments Of
from fifty to two hundred men to all the other
provinces TO seize governments robbers hold
UP trains. The liberty of the people was taken
away and supremacy was enforced as there
were no American forces present to expe the
TagalOs. He says that the recent victories have
had good effect everywhere. With the growth
of a general feeling Of security. the people will
doubtless declare for the United States. The
Philippine people" says DR.. Schurman, seem
discouraged by the valorous swift and fire.
sistible movements of the American troops
against which their Ella bOrate defensive works
useless.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-05
TIE STRIKE NAY BE PRECTPTTATED.
RELATIONS BETWEEN GREEN GLASS BLOWERS
AND THEIR EMPLOYERS GROW
MORE STRAINED.

Camden. ~ J.. April ( (SpeciaD.-The expected
clash among the South Jersey glassworkers may be
precipitated to-day. A meeting OF the local
assembly was held IN Bridgeton last night. and n
number OF blowers engaged on the night shifts ut
the several factories left their work to attend It,
Their employers declared that these men should
not re-enter the works under any circumstances
A large number Of workmen failed to report for
duty yesterday prefcrrng 10 stick 70 the assoca-
tion's Headquarters To watch developments. and
these may also be locked out. II the manufactur
ers carry out their purpose the big strike may be
precipitated with rush.
The officer of the Green Glass Association are
now going through the District making personal
calls upon the several manufacturers in the hope
OF reaching settlement OF the difficulties without
recourse 10 strike President Hay, however
has intmated that he has little hope OF averng a
conflict. Saturday will he fixed upon "a the day to
receive answer from the manufacturers. All
firms refusing to accede by that time will he with
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-05
MODERATE TONE IN GERMANY.

Berlin April I.-The German press az rule
continues 10 preserve moderate tone regarding
the Samoan trouble. and the opinion in 70.
sponslble quarters Is that an amioable adjust
ment will be reached There is little doubt that
Herr Rose. German Consul NJ Apia. did not
have instructions to issue proclamation sip
porting he provisional government of Matasfa.
Baron Won BUlow. the Foreign SECRETARY. win
deliver a speech In the Reichstag on the subject
next week The negotiations over the details Of
the Joint Commission VIII probably occupy an
other ten da!s.
The principal theme Of newspaper comment 10
Germany's distrust Of England's attitude. Eng
land is accused OF doing her utmost 70 nullfy
the recent Anglo German agreement The "Bsr-
liner Tageblatt" complains that while President
Mckinley through the American Ambassador
has expressed regret for the bombardment Of
Apia England has not given any indication tht
she dsapproves the events at Samoa.
Other papers accuse Great Britain OF trying n
SOW distrust between Germany and the United
States
The "Vossiche Zeltung. however. defends the
Government against the attacks OF the lingo and
Bismarckian press. saying
Although Germanys interests predominant In
Samoa they certainly do not justify conflict
with England or the United States, which could
only crafty France and Russia
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-05

m,nis,rat,on and compatible with the sovereign
rights and obligations OF the United STATES.
Article III--The civil rights or the flmp,nu ,
will be guaranteed and protected. tncir rehsiou
freador, will he assured and all will have eduai
standing before the law. ,,, Zoo
Article IV-Honor Justice and friendship ior
bid the exploitation OF the people Q, an 20 ,be
The purpose of the American Government Is tne
welfare and advancement Of the Philippine peo-
pie , rec-
tive civil service In which to the FULLEST extent
practicable natives shall be employed
Article VI-The collection and application OF
taxes and other revenues VIII pe pu. uPo, "
sound honest and economical basis. the puonc
fnnds raised Justly and collected honestly VIII
be applied only to defraying the proper expenses
of the establishment and maintenance OF .nc
Philippine Government, and such general III
provements as public interests demand. Local
funds collected for local purposes shall not be
diverted to other ends. With such prudent anu
honest fiscal Administrations. 1t is beieveo tne
needs OF the Government VIII IN a snort I'M ,
become compatible WITH coHslue'""'O 'N"
ton in taxation.
CHANGE IN JUDICIAL SYSTEM
Article VII--The establishment OF a pure
speedy and effective administration OF justice
by which the evils of delay. corruption ana eN-
plotation will be efrectually eradicated
Article vIII-The construction of roads. rail-
roads and other means of communication and
transportation ana Otner pu"iiu W vi nc "
fest advantage 10 the people VIII be promoted
Article IX-Domestic and foreign trade ana
commerce and other industrial pursuits and the
general development Of the country In the IN
teress OF it's Inhabitants will be the constant ob-
iects Of solcitude and fostering care.
Article X-Effective provision Will be maze
for the establishment Of elementary SCHOOLS, IN
which the children of the people Will be educat-
ed. Appropriate facilities will also be provided
for higher education
Article XI-Reforms in all departments Of the
Government all branches of the public service
and all corporations closely touching the com
mon life Of the people must be undertaken with
out delay and effected conformably with COM
mon right and justice. In a way 10 satisfy the
well-founded demands and the highest senti-
ments and aspirations of the Philippine people.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-05
THE CAMPAIGN IN HONG KONG
HOW THE JUNTA THERE CARRIES ON THE
WAR-ACCUSATIONS AGAINST
DAI-ITSTS

Hong Kong April 1.-THE Filipino Junta here
has issued another Of the extraordinary state
ments which have been features Of the news
paper campaign directed from here by the
agents Of Aguinaldo In the present instance
the rebel agents say they have obtained their
information" from American sources at Manila
They assert the existence Of mysterious in
trigues" between the Vatican. Major General
Wesley Merritt, President Mckinley. Major
General Elwell S. Otis and Archbishop Ireland
leading TO the latters journey to Rome"
Continuing the Filipino statement says: The
Paulist Fathers actions prior TO the fall OF
Manila were suspicious. Now. in conjunction
with Archbishop Nozaledas, who is intimate
with General Otis. they are endeavoring to pro-
cure the former ascendancy OF the Church in the
Philippines, hence they sustaining General
Otis who, as Catholic. has refused 10 obey the
Washington order and TO transfer the command
of his forces to General Lawton, because he
wishes TO remain in power and assist the Church
to recover its real estate. The Pausts' policy is
more subtle than that of the Jesuits. and unless
they are promptly recalled they will work
further mischief. The Philippines are valuable
hunting ground for the Church. hence the
titanic efforts to maintain its supremacy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-05
REBELS NORTH OF MALOLOS
Reconnaissance LEADS TO EXCHANGE
OF SHOTS
MACARTHUR MOVES HIS TRoOPs-PROCLA-
NATION MAY END THE wAR-sUP-
PLIES FOR SPANIARDs IN FILL

PINos' HANDS.
Manila April 4-General Macarthur recon-
noitered in force this morning. with the Mon
tana regiment, the 4th Cavalry and two guns
of the light artillery far as the river north
Of Malolos. The reconnaissance developed the
fact that there are fully one thousand rebels
armed with Mauser rifles. preparing for defence.
Shots we're exchanged and two men or the
Montana regiment were wounded. There was
no engagement
Later in the day General Macarthur moved
northward as the water supply Of Malolos Is
Inadequate.
The belief is spreading among the residents
here that the effect OF the capture Of Ma'olo5.
the former rebel capital followed by the procla-
nation Of the United States Philippine Commits
sion will he TO convince the natives that Agui-
naldos bubble has burst.
DR. Schurman. president of the Commission,
said THE F1pinos have been asking unceas-
ingly What do you propose TO do FOR u.s."
The proclamation answers the question. and 4
should satisfy them"
Colonel Charles DENLY member OF the Com
mission and former Minister to China, re-
marked:
ut is the most important proclamation since
the Declaration Of Independence Spanish. Ia
gal and English versions have been printed. ana
Il is proposed 10 circulate them about Malolos
and at all the seaportS They will be sent TO the
lake towns by eunboats."
The committee Of Spaniards under the leader
ship Of Antonio Fuset. president OF the Spanish
club has had little success with the expedition
organized 70 deliver money and stores to the
Spanish prisoners The members OF the eXpe-
dition were obliged to give the goods to the Fill
pino officers az Batangas. The boat had letter
from Aguinaldo directing the Filipino officials
10 aid the mission. but General Trias command.
ing the Filipino forces In the southern provinces.
'snd Ais subordinates. declined to recognize
Aguinado's authority. The Spanards refused
70 accept the invitations 20 land having been
warned that they would be held for ransoms
Major Rafael Morales. the former Spanish
Governor Of the island of Mindoro. was brought
ON board the ship for an interview. He was so
weak that he tainted. and at parting he said:
Il shall never see YOU again"
The Filipinos thought the Red Cross flag was
the American battle-hsg
committee. whose members are Of all ma
tionalities in Manila. headed by John Mcleod
an Englishman. has been organized for the Dur
pose of seeing the Filipino leaders and petition
ing for the release Of the prisoners in the name
Of humanity
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-05
A common expression

A common expression is:
The human race is growing
weaker and wiser That we
are growing weaker is proved
by the large number Of pale,
thin and emaciated people.
That we are growing wiser
may be proved by overcoming
these disorders with the timely
use of SCOTS Emulsion Of Cod
liver Oil with Hypophosphltes
which gives strength, enrlches
the blood, invigorates the nerves
and forms fat.
sos. and 500. all druggists
SCOTT & BOVINE. Chemists. New York
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-05
aNTEIWPERIiLISTS MEET.

Boston. April "A masS-mee'hs "hoer we
susnices o. the Antf-Impersiistic League was held
On rremont Temple this evening. and was attended
bv a large and enthusiastic audience and number
OF prominent citizens OF Massachusetts, who spoke
I'm denunciation OF the course OF the Administration
heard their words cheered To the echo. AZ the con
cIusion Of the speaking resolutions were adopted
Albert f.. lnsbury presided and Ex-Governor
George s Boutwell,. ex-Judge Dunbar. Robert VI
Mor.e and H. @ Parson ~ Greenfield. made nd
dresses Letters were read from Colonel Thomas
/ IIyernore O T. Angel. Francis ~. Peahody
The Rev f. winchester Donald Charles Francis
Adams the Rev. h. Fay Mills, Edward O'Donnell
and Rabbi Feischer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-05
HERR ROSES PROCLAMATION.
GERMANY WILL DISAvOW IT IF PRovoc.
TIvE-voN BUELow IN CHARGE
OF NEGOTIATIONS


Or NEGOTIATIONS
Berlin Apiil 3-Dr Won Hamann. Tndsr G.
rotary Of the German Foreign Office was AL.
to-jay FOR statement regarding Admits,
Kautzs charge made against Herr Rose ~.
German Consul at Apa he said
That Is Admiral Kautz's view. The o,h..
view IL that the whole trouble came by oth.-,
interfering in the royal election. We have n.
Official news about Herr Rose having issued
proclamation We cannot toll what its conten,s
are Impartial rs we have been In Or Ra(,ar.
case, ] can say that II Herr Rose issued .
provocative proclamation we shall disavow 4,
That Herr Rose protested at the cOnsuls' meet.
ing know. but that il different ming f,on
a proclamation.
When questioned as to the status OF the No.
gotiations on the subject Of Samoa. Or. Won
Hamann remarked:
"Dr. Won Bdow. the Minister ~ Foreign AZ.
fairs has shortened his leave and returned 70
Berlin because he desires to carry on the ne.
gotiations himself. He had long conferenc,
Yesterday with n, British Ambassador. and IN.
day he conferred with the United States Am.
bassador. 1t is true that England is thus far
holding back against Germany proposal q
serd Joint Commission u Samoa
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-05
COMMENTS OF ENGLISH PRESS.

London. April j."The Morning Post anc
"The Daily Chronicle which comment upon
the proclamation issued by the Schurnan Com
mission admit that 1t 10 "of the generous char-
acter TO be expected from dominant Power IN
the position of the United states but empha-
size THE difficulties still ahead until Aguinaldo
is caught and It is possible to inspire the natives
f,,ith
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-05
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