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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-01
BILL DELAYED.
NO EMERGENCY MEssAGE-GRADY AC-
CUsEs FORD OF JEALOUSY.
rBT TELEGRAPH TO THE TR1srxz.I


Albany. Jan Sl--Cross purposes on the oar. OF
legislators have stih further delayed the payment
OF the salaries OF the teachers OF Queens and Rich
mond boTousns. II was expected that to-day an
emergency message would be sent 70 the Assem-
oV oy Governor Roosevelt. giving authority for the
Immediate passage Of he FaIIowz School btu
Inc Assembly Committee Cities reported this
Dill favorably yesterday afternoon. ina srnuch as
II met the approval OF all the school authorities OF
these Two bOrOUghs. being a compromise cetwseo
the Ford and Coler-Grady emergency bills Cow
ernor Roosevelt asked to Insure it's pazsaxa
and had promised 70 90 50. when a request came
10 hin from Senator For1 which put the Cow
ernor in a rather embarrassing position
1t seems that the Senate COMMITTEES On Cities
upon hearing that the FaIlows bill had Heen Ia
voraoy reported BY the Assembly Committee met
IN executive session this morning z also reported
tavorahly upon TIE FallOws bill Senator Ford.
however. was BY no means forgotten. since II was
an educational measure affecting Sew-Tork City,
so he was made sponsor for the bill The Senator
then communicated with the Governor informing
him Of the position OF the two bills.
ARGUMENTS HEARD
There were arguments on each side Alr FaIlozs
was ahead in point OF time. for ne had his Dill
printed and on the tables OF the Assemblymen be-
Tore the Senate Committee had IT'S session On the
otner nand, Mr.. Ford asserted that the new oil
peionged 70 him, because IL Incorporated part OF
be 9ysEn9s 70 Incurred how it would
ne oid not send IN an emergency message regard
MONDAY evening next He then decided that an
eLIeIs1ncy message was not needed. and furcher
announced that ne should grant urgency mes
sdses unless there was an emergency
Mr. GRADY OBJECTS
The bill was introduced in the Assembly bv Mr.
Fallows. and advanced by unanimous consent 20 /.
tnlrd reading ThereupOn II necessarily laid
over until next Monday for final consideration In
the Senate. however. the same bill introduced by
senator Ford BY 10 means Jared Well When a
motion was made TO have the measure advanced 70
q third reading objection was made by Senator
Grady When he was asked 20 withdraw ais OBJ
said;
Il object The Senator has erdeavored 10 obtain
all the glory for himself Il would make il appear
that this Is his bill Because OF his Jealousy that
any one else should De instrumental in legislation
looking TO the payment OF the teachers salaries
ne mas prevented the Governor from sending in an
emergency message
That Is nor true, replied Senator Ford. after
several attempts 10 interrupt the speaker That u
not True, ne repeated. with rising emphasis
nave always laoored for emergency message
Yes. responded Senator Grady. when II
for his own bill"
However, II can be stated that II Is extremely
douDtrul II Governor Roosevelt would have sent In
an emergency message after he learned that rhs
Dill could De passed as soon as Monday next
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-01
IN THE ASSEMBLY.

Albany, Jan. 31.-In the Assembly to-day. when
Mr.. FaIlows's bill reached, which confers on
legislative committees the power to compel the at
tendance of witnesses by making applica ton for
sunmonses to the Supreme Court order Of Sec
ond reading Mr.. Green of New-York, moved TO
strike out the enactng clause.
He did this, sarcasticaly remarked the gentleman
from New-YorlI. merely to bring TO the attention
of the House the fact that by the Introduction of
such a measure II only went show that certain
persons in New-York City justified In refusing
to appear before the special investigating com
rnfttee which sat during the summer months. That
committee mad right 70 issue subp9nas TO
compel the attendance of witnesses.
The bill was advanced. after which the House ad-
iourned until Thursday II o'clock
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-01
THE sEvENTY-FIRsT REGIMENT CASE.

Albany. Jan 3.-Governor Roosevelt has given
out for publication letter written by General H
8 Hawkins, in which the latter states that he
could throw no light on the matter of the alleged
misconduct Of the list Regiment New York voIun-
teers at the battle Of Santiago. This letter Is
made public because OF statements General Haw-
kins is alleged TO have made In giving II
Governor Roosevelt said that when the court OF
inquiry investigated the conduct Of the regiment
Colonel Franklin Bartlett communicated with Gen
eral Hawkins, but received a reply that he had no
information TO give When the court OF inquiry
was appointed &c determine the competency OF
Major Smith and Captain Whittle 10 remain as
oncers or the regiment in consequence OF the
events at Santiago. Major Charles ]. Buchanan OF
this city, the judge advocate OF court TO
General Hawkins. The reply he received is the one
given out for publica ton.
Governor Roosevelt, IN speaking nt the matter
said: The suggestion that what General Hawkins
is alleged to have said would warrant the reopen
ing or the list Regiment that II has any
bearing OF any kind character description upon
the decision is nonsense"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-01
AMERICAN CLAIM PAID.
SAN DOMINGO SETTLES WITH a BRIDGE COM
PANY.

San Domingo Jan. 31.-The Government has paid
a representative Of ". Powell, United
States Minister to Hayti who came here to arrange
q settlement of the dispute, the balance of the
claim OF the Am an Bridge Company growing
out of the absorption by the Government Of
bridge concession.
IN making the payment the Government called
attention 10 the fact that the of s2,40 had
been expended for valuation and two expert in
spections in order 10 get the bridge accepted. This
amount is put forward offset but left TO the
decision Of the United States Government
President JirnineZ has removed the Governor OF
the provinces Of Barahona for having Illegally dis
missed provincial Judge. A new Governor has
been appointed and the Judge reinstated.
The authorities considering a concession to
the Herreras of Havana, for a steamship line be-
tween Dominican, Cuban and Puerto Rican ports
The contract asked for would eliminate the port
charges and provide for a monthly subvention Of
5000
The country is quiet, and the estates generally
are grinding
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-01
no gpEcLAL LEGIsLArIoN NEEpED.

President Fetner Of the Tax Department said
Yesterday that he had been msquoted saying
that special legislation Is needed TO insure the col
lection OF taxes on s67OOOOoO Of real held by
corporations in the city under the Franchise Tax
law THE real estate OF the corporations 70 be
taxed under law said 'is nearer $50 OO0050
The assessed valuation is to be fixed by the State
Tax Commissioners I opposed 10 amend
rnent which has been proposed define the mode
Of determining the valuation. I think the method
of getting at the valuation Of n franchise should
be left TO the Commissioners. The corporations viii
get the advantage II the plan OF assessment IS
limited TO only mode"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-01
DECISION IN RAMAPo CASE.

Albany. Jan s1--Justice Chester Of the Supreme
Court, to-day handed down his decision in the
Ranapo Water Companys case which is IN favor
of the plaintiff. William R. Hearst, Of New-York
City. and the effect that the latter states facts
sufficient TO constitute cause OF action. that he
has a legal capacity to sue, and that there no
mistoinder Of parties to the action The demurrer
is therefore dismissed. Leave is granted the COM
pany 70 answer in writing within ten days after
the fling of the order payment OF costs
Mr. Hearst brought action TO dissolve the COM
pany's charter and 90 forfeit its rights and priv
eges for falling enforce its corporate rights by
engaging in its ordinary lawful business. 1t was
alleged al the hearing that the company Is secretly
engaged in buying up the water rights 70 different
streams in the State especially in New-York Coun-
~ The company demurred 10 the complaint and
arguments were heard before Justice Chester.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-01
LIVE TOPICS AT ALBANY.
THE DEATH PENALTY DISCUSSED.

Albany. Jan. 81 (SpeciaD-A hearing on the bill OF
Assemblyrnan Mahar abolshing the death penalty
was had to-day before the Assembly Committee on
Codes. Among those present who spoke in favor
of the bill was General Newton NJ Curtis, who
introduced a similar measure in Congress He
said in part:
penalty should be abolished based not only upon
ethical, but also upon practical considerations
Every jUrist will sustain me when 1 say that the
great delay so often experienced IN getting a jury
arises from the fact that men are unwilling 10
condemn their fellows TO death. Out of the 500
talesmen summoned TO serve on the jury in the
the death penalty. Again, 1t would be quicker TO
convict if the life of the prisoner not at stake
A reasonable doubt has a great deal more weight
with a juryman If a verdict or guilty Is TO be
followed by a death sentence In other words. a
jury will not condemn to be executed If there
is any way to avoid doing so.
No innocent could ever be condemned TO
death if this bill becomes law. It is becoming
infreGuent occurrence to hear Of upon
his deathbed cOnfessing himself guilty of crime
for which another was hanged.
IF the penalty IS be life imprisonment. what
is to prevent the prisoner reganing his liberty by
pardon?" he was asked.
The power Of pardon" answered General Curtis
sis to be placed in court of pardons. and will
be granted to a prisoner until his innocence is
established by the confession Of another"
VIII the fear Of life Imprisonment restrain the
commitment OF crime the extent as the
fear of DEATH"
TT will have greater restra ming influence
The horrors OF spending all ones days behind
prison bars more terrible than swift annihila-
ton. Remorse. I believe, is a thousand times
fearful than destruction
There are five States in which the death penalty
has been abolished and in each of these the mum
Der Of murders has constantly decreased. The
reason is that the law can be and is enforced"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-01
PLENTY OF OYSTERS PROMISED.

Albany Jan. S.-Edward Thompson. Shellnsh
Commissioner or the State says in a report:
During the last year we have received forty-two
applications for oyster grounds covering Lug acres
located in Long Island Sound, Rarttan Bay and
jamaica Bay. principally in the latter water TINS
shows Al increase in the acreage applied for over
the fiscal year ending October / lS9S. OF 16S acres
These applications have been duly granted after
surveying advertising and selling, provided Tor
by law
/ believe the coming year viii be one or great
advantage to the oyster business OF the State
the greatest OF young oysters ever occurring IN
anv one year a reward 10 those who
worked their grounds. The prospect OF seed
buying oystermen being able TO obtain their plants
from our ow1 waters in the future will enable
them 70 get their seed in much better condition
and for less money than formerly.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-01

the camp of Mangascia. had quietly gone 10 his own
fiilase and celebrated there bis wedding On his
lerurn he was ordered 70 receive a hundred lashes
He tainted at the eighty-ffth stroke and was
spared the rest OF the castigaton
On the other hand the business of a spv IS a
very dangerous one The Abyssinians do not argue
with that kind OF man. The Res. feudal gov
ernors OF provinces, consider that they act merci-
fullE when they are satisfied with cutting out the
tongues OF spies. Many OF these informers are to
be mat with in the Erythrean colony whose tongues
have been cut out on the order OF Menelik some
times. also the spies drawn and uuartered, T
mutliatfd in the most horrible fashion. Abyssinians
consiaefs these men beings Of the lowest kind de-
Ing into their hands! It is easy therefore under
stand THAI the recruiting OF informers should be
difficult, ana that the Italian military authorities
OF the coloPy should be ineflcently served by
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-01
HOSPITAL FOR CONSERVATIVES NEEDED

Albany Jan ga joint hearing OF the Senate
Finance Committee and the Ways and Means
Committee OF the Assembly was held this afternoon
70 discuss the bin introduced by Senator George A
Davis calling for an appropriation OF 100000 for
the purpose Of establishing State hospital for the
treatment Of incipent pulmonary tuberculosis
Chairman Higgins. OF the Finance Committee
presided and the opinions expressed by the medi-
cal men IN attendance were, with exception
favorable 10 the measure.
Among those represented at the hearing were DR.
J. H. Byrne chairman Of the Committee on Chari-
ties and Legislation OF the New-York Medical
League: DR. Fl r. Hopkins Commissioner OF Hv
giene OF the State Society OF Buffalo; DR. John q
Pryor Buffalo; DR.. Ernest Wende Health Com
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-01
4 BAYDA0E TRUST IN GFPvAyY

washington. Jan 81 (SpeciaD. -ConsuI-GeneraI
CuenIher at Frankfort IL report TO the State
UeparrInent says that according TO German news
papers there Is hardly 2ny branch OF industry In
Germany that has not been made the subject OF
trust in order TO control prices guard against
the results OF unrestricted competition Recently
the German manufacturers Of bandages met at
Berlin TO form association and proposed 10
establish d supervision OF the production by medl-
cal officers of the Government so that complaints
from physicians. dealers and the public might be
avoided.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-01
PARLs EXPOSITION OFFIcLALS 81

F. J. V. Skiff director-general Of exhibits to the
Paris Exposition, and A. s. Capehart director Of
liberal arts sailed yesterday morning the St
Louis for Paris TO remain until the close OF the
Exposition. Other members and employees of the
Commission will sail about February :. and Com
missioner-General Peck will sail about February 81
The New-York offices viii probably be kept open
until the close Of the Exposition however.
Mrs. A. NJ Palmer, of the Professional Woman 8
League, also sailed the St Louis. In the second
cabin Of the steamer were Harry and w A. Fixes,
Jean Tommaseln, Victor Dryer and Henri Meyers,
French cyclists. who have just finished ex-
tensive tour in this country.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-01
MR.. SLATER TAKES HIS SEAT.

Albany Jan. G.-Assemblyman Samuel S. Slater
CRep). Of the XXXIst New-York District. recently
elected a member of the Assembly a special
election called by the Governor. took his seat in
the House this morning. and warmly greeted
by his colleagues. large bouquet OF American
roses from the Central Republican Club of the
XXXIst District his desk.
The new Assemblyman introduced another school
teachers bill for New-York. which amends the
Abearn bill schedule Of salaries. and makes pro-
vision for the Board Of Superintendents 10 give
time credit 10 teachers in schools other than the
public schools OF the city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-01
BITLLER NAY TRY AGAIN.
oontinued from first page.

~ -.1 6oI5 On. me garrison is heai1hie''
CHEEKY and confident. Disease = - Give
and there is no horse sickness -, r.,,1Ier,s
plenty OF grass We can pe1i .rad IN camp
guns still working ana Il - IT,,
that he is advancing along anon - EN- ~
The Boer laagers around a. -, -T,,,,,e,a
men. who have returned rom % -.,sitio, On
The Beers have also taken " &C IN grea+
the hills near Colenso. "heie a-+,,, arrivinr
force. Reinforcenents are apf s,.s - Faoers are
rom me : i ,.s@r here and POtgeter's Drift
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-01

missioner OF Buffalo: DR.. Edward Clarke repre-
senting the Erie County Medical Society; Drs-
Frank Van Vleet and Arthur G. Root OF Albany
Committee Legislation OF the State Medical
Society: DR. Edward r Baldwin, Of Trudeaus
Sanitarium Of the Adirondacxs; DR.. g. w Goler
Health Commissioner OF Rochester; ex-senator
Brush. representing the Kings County Medical So
ciety; DR.. Alfred Myer, OF New-York; Drs. Hebron
and Snow, OF Syracuse: Commissioners E. V. Stod-
dard and Putnam. OF the State Board OF Charities.
and Edward Q. Otis. OF Boston. Mass.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-01
HUNGARY PREPARES FOR WAR.

Budapest Jan. 31.-The Lower House OF the Hun
garian Diet to-day approved a supplementary
credit Of 30 COO forms for the purchase Of rifles,
artillery ammunition. etc. after the Premier had
explained that 'in view Of the obscure position
in the Balkans II was necessary to prepare the
army for possible partial mobilization. He de-
MED that the fortifcation Of Cattaro lat the
southeast extremity Of the Gulf Of Cattaro) i'm
piled the least suggestion Of q demonstration
against Italy, which he classed valuable and
generally esteemed member of the Dreibund."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-01
CANADIAN TAX ON PULP WOOD.

Montreal, Jan. a.-The tax OF 81 80 cord
placed on pulp wood, with rebate Of 81 50 a cord
when the pulp produced therefrom is manufactured
within the limits Of the Province Of Quebec is not
working as lis promoters intended Its purpose
was 10 cut off the supply of American pulp manu-
racturers II is not only doing that. but It has
of the suppy Of two big pulp mills located the
Ottswa River Just outside the limits of the Prov
srra n14a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-01
MINERAL WEALTH OF THE TRANsvAAL-

Berlin. Jan. 31.-At meeting OF the colonial
Society to-day, Herr schmeisseT' a mining en-
- ,rbo visited the Trsnsvaal in 1898 for
e C.s--,sn Government, spoke Of the mineral
- -Es country contamination. coal and
,e-esTone deposits and lead silver, zinc man
-,sse rin and anthony ores, all OF which
us =. stscrssion that followed Chief Engineer
zyi1Il-g of the Transvaal said that all the gold
1-,rs continued pumping, and that they were
TOT in danger. He added that the government
of the Transvaal vas operating sumo oL Ineiii-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-01
IN THE SENATE

Albany. Jan SIN the Senate to-day these bills
were passed:
Senator Brackets amending the code Of civil
procedure, allowing Justices of the Appellate Di-
vision TO make additional appointments and desig-
nations OF terms, TO change alter those al
ready made.
Senator Browns, authorizing the Boards of Su-
pervisors of counties raise 81, 900 year by tax
10 carry the provisions Of the Fish, Game and
Forest laws
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-01
HOSPITAL SERVICE PRAISED.

Cape Town Jan. 31.-Field Marshal Lord Rob
erts says that as 4 result Of his inspection Of
the hospital service here, he is perfectly salts
fed that everything medical skill suggests for
the benefit and comfort Of the sick and wound
ed has been done. He is satisfied the home au-
thorities are sending out all the nurses who will
possibly be required.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-01

vote OF censure upon which the fate of the Gov
eminent depended
1t is announced that the new United Irish
party, at meeting this afternoon decided TO
take no collective part in the division in the
House or commons upon Lord Edmund Fitz-
maurices amendment. 1t is explained that the
Irish members abstain from supporting Lord Ed
mund Firzmaurice because his amendment con-
tains declaration favorable to the prosecution
of the
The afternoon newspapers. even the warmest
supporters of the Government, stigmatize the
speeches Of the Unionist leaders as mere YER
biage, and as displaying an unhappy inability
to realize the exceptional nature of the situation
or devise means for retrieving IT. Lord Sails
bury's jocular references TO the Governments
shortcomings are regarded as being in particu-
larry bad taste, and there is nothing but ap-
prevail for Lord Rosebery.s cutting criticism Of
them With the exception OF Lord Rosebery's
speech, even the apologists of the Liberal Oppo-
sition find little comfort in such academic pana-
ceas as the Liberal leaders were able to offer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-01
THE K4IsER,s CASUALTY LIST"

Berlin Jan 3l.-since 1872 Emperor William has
killed 90 s22 pieces Of game. The list includes 3s3
small game and s009 big game. besides 121 channels
elks reindeer, bears and whale.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-01
GREAT sEoWsToRNs IN SPAIN.

Madrid, Jan. G-Terrible snowstorms prevail
throughout the peninsula. In some places the
snow yards deep. There have been number Of
wrecks the Atlantic and Mediterranean coasts.
There are five thousand cases Of influenza in this
city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-01
SOLID FOR HENDRICKS.
SENATE UNANIMOUSLY CONFIRMS HIS
NOMINATION FOR INSURANCE
SUPERINTENDENT.
Irr TELEGRAPH TO THE rRIBUNr.l

Albany. Jan. 31.-Ex-Senator Francis Hen
bricks Of Syracuse, was confirmed to-day as
Superintendent of the Insurance Department 10
succeed Louis F. Payn. by unanimous vote OF
the State Senate thus receiving the high compll-
port.
There was brief debate over the report OF the
Senate Insurance Committee in favor of confirm
ing the nomination OF Mr. Hendricks the most
notable speech being made by Senator McCarren.
Senator Parsons. the chairman Of the Senate
Insurance Committee after he had submitted
his report. said
During the somewhat heated discussion that
has been going on over the filling Of this great
Office there has been nothing but praise for Mr.
Payn. He has conducted the affairs OF the In
surance Department in admirable manner
and retires from that Office with the respect of
all who know him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-01
COMMUNICATING N CAPE CoLoNh
.er7c MEASURES BY TIE 60h1i'
rARY AUTHORITIES

Cane Town Jan. sl-Kini6erley nen0 ee 4p the-
- he Mod6er River Friday January - nc.
al the British subjects IN the Da- ny -
c. - Boers. under a penalty Of t3I or
s @Io 40 A. hard labor. About three hun
,ra affected by this order.