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New-York tribune., 1900-03-16

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Patrick A Doyle being duly sworn -
says tnat BE Is an employe OF the c-vpossse anA
YORK, In the Department of Wafer S,rs,ot VI Nv
calker and pipeat,sr supply No
That about the month OF June fs9e MIN
working at broadway and Fulton-st Ne Ne ae vas
representative OF William j. Walsh ar,aAaaat;aa
the name OF Crauntch told deponent ,SSshey By
was money coming to hirs. deponent fro,n az thesa
and that Mr.. Walsh would get X for bIr- ne city
Few days afterward he went 90 said Wai.S, inat
and signed an agreement to give Walsh 81 oalce
OF the amount recovered for him rro, per per eens
About the month OF September 1883 saS cse ,ne cty
called upon deponent and stated TO birn .tsanisch
should sign another agreement axrse,nv .aat he
Walsh 80 per cent of the claim at tha - 20 20 sig-
producing the second agreement and also "a /. lne
other city employees who nal coussnfsd =, isl q
Walsh to retain 30 cent OF their claims " aie~
That deponent did not wish 20 sign ri,
agreement and would not do 80 until .s-cnrt
talked him into it. saying that half a IoSn,'ca Ioaf
better than nothing by which dspoaen, ursa--Ns vas
that II he did not sign he would zas ro.s'cf
That deponent thereTpon d'd siga ssld ..uaax
agreement. but said CraunitCh Cd not .ns--esn4
offer 20 return the arst agreement FOR . psr -
Assistant Corporation Counsel Blandv sa,s
tsrday that he did not understand that thsr, -.
been any ruling IN the recent decision az I,
McAGan1 that only day laborers were entitled ~ -
ceive back pay under the prevailing ~ =
wages" law. He said the Differences between s..N
OF men employed 6y the day and men empIovss ~
annual salaries had net been judcialy ascertai,st
New-York tribune., 1900-03-16
COMMENTS OF BRITISH PRESS

London, March l6.-Lord Salisbury's attitude
toward the United States meets with the uni
versal approval of the press The Daily
Graphic" says:
1t not an easy task. but Lord Salisbury
has acquitted himself with conspicuous success.
The Daily Mali says:
Engishmen are sufficiently acquainted with
American affairs not to misinterpret the atti-
tude of the Washington Cabinet President
Mckinley has behaved to us with scrupulous
fairness. The very correctness Of his attitude
has become danger to him. II is idle to deny
that the leaders of both parties in the United
States are now exposed to strong temptation.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-16

INDEPENDENCE
Mare Island.
Assistant surgeon J. sTEPP. detached from the Naval
Hospital, Mare Island. and ordered 10 'he soaee
Passed Surgeon c. d. BROWNELi. aeIasnea s
from the Soacs and ordered home and 70 await orders
Passed Assistant Paymaster JOHN IRWIN Jr detscnso
Naval Station. Havana ana ordereo 10 INC
Buffalo April p
Assistant Paymas,er H. E. STEVENS detached from the
Alexandria March "a and ordered 10 'he NaV@i S'A
ton. Havana.
Lieutenant G A. E. KING ordered duty on the
Buffalo April 2
KEMPFF detached from ,.rss command ~ ,S 81
Aslatie Station for duty as In command. sail
ing from San Francisco March 81
Naval Cadet ]. b. GILMER. detached from 'he IOWA anu
ordered the Marblehead
Naval Cadet w p CRoNAN. detached from the Marble
head and ordered to the Iowa.
MARINE CORPS
Second Lieutenant HERBERT MATHER is detached
from Marine Barracks Navy fsra SosoI ~ A., an"
SECOND Lieutenant JOHN W. wApLE1GH IL ordered to
Marine Barracks. Navy Yard. Boston fo' INSTRUCT
Colonel E. l. DENNY quarte,master - 1ss HTasrsa 90 -
Marine Barracks. Navy Yard Leasne iS' ~
Second Lieutenant YANDEI.I. FooTn Is ordered to
Marine Barracks. Navy Yard, New-fork TOT nS'rue-
Second LAeutenants II. l.. ROOSEVELT and SAMUEL. A A.
w. PATTERSON are appointed members OF , ssnetsi
martial to convene at the Marine barfaeNs'
Navy Yard Boston. March 10.
The following officers have been ordered to pro-
ceed to New-York City and take passage on the
transport Sumner for Manila, fer duty AT the
Marine Barracks. Naval Staten, Cavite;
First Lieutenant WILLIAM HOPKINS from Marine Bar
racks. Navy Yard. Norfolk, Va
Second Lieutenant ALEXANDER s WILLIAMS from
second Lieutenant JOHN " WRIGHT, from Marine Bar
racks. Navy Yard Boston
Second Lieutenant JULIUS 5. TURRIILA from Marine
Barracks Naval Training Station. Newport X l.
Captain f. r. LOWNDES ordered to command marines
Yerba Buena Naval Training Station, Cal
New-York tribune., 1900-03-16
We look to the Republican leaders to rise above
this deyi1's bait

We look to the Republican leaders to rise above
this DEVILS bait.
1.-THE Standard" says:
Lord Salisbury's reply viii not be misunder-
stood in Washington or in any other civilized
capital. We are grateful to the Americans for
their good wishes, and we should be delighted
to accept their assistance II 1t were possible
But this quarrel Is our own, and we must settle
ii in own way. We have no reason to COM
plain of platonic and vicarious affection for in
tervention so long as every government is quite
resolved TO leave 1t to its neighbor to begin
THE Daily News" says:
The British attitude is analogous to that or
the United States in the quarrel with Spain. an
attitude respected by US in manner which has
been gratefully acknowledged by General Aiger
in 'The North American Review" 1t was a
happy circumstance that the first message or
the kind came from a quarter In which there
was so little possibility OF q Misunderstanding
It is quite unlikely now that France or any
other Power Will interfere.
The Daily Chronicle" says:
If Lord Salisbury's answer should pre)udice
Mr. McKney's electioneering prospects. the lat
ter cannot blame this country. NJ Delcasse Is
a much more discreet man. He has not at
tempted to crafty antBritsh sentiment
New-York tribune., 1900-03-16

THE WEARING OF IT FoRBIDDEN-AMERICAr Al
REGULATIONS ALSO PROHIBIT 1T


correspondent asks in regard to the recent
order to English troops to wear the Shamrock on
st. Patricks Day whether this was previously
prohibited, and If such a rule existed did it apply
to English and Scotch soldiers In the wearing of
their national fower?'
The British army regulations prohibit the
Ing of any decoration like the shamrock and there
is no discrimination against the Irish in that
are allowed rights privileges not enjoyed by
the Irish emblem.
The United States Army regulations provide in
Article 1,55l that medals decora tions won by
soldiers in the various may be worn on the
left breast of the coat, suspended by ribbon from
bar OF metal passed through the upper ends and
tops of ribbons forming horizontal line the
end of which should be from three TO four inches
below the top of the shoulder.
In the National Guard of the State of New York
decorations ike the shamrock rose fancy buttons
etc, also prohibited. Article 1872 OF the reg
ulations provides that badges Of societies based
upon personal service that of ancestors in
Colonial and in the OF the United States;
medals of honor and medals of valor. decorations
for long and faithful service decorations for
craftsmanship, for 100 per duty, excellence in
drill and discipline, signal, artillery and similar
service. may be in a certain way. The regu-
lation states:
II is the duty of all officers and especially of
commanding officers and instructors, that
medals decorations within their
jurisdiction. except such authorized in these
regulations.
1t has been the to allow the National
Guardsmen who parade st. Patrick's Day to
wear green ribbons and shamrocks and although
the practice is not in keeping with the prescribed
VeaTs AGO Mavor stro5e Taseq c
shamrocks for that purpose.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-16
FRESH ALARM OVER RUSSIA.

CONCENTRATION OF TROOPS AT ODESSA
A COALING STATION SOUGHT.
LONDON March l6.-The st. Petersburg CORE
spondent of THE Times" says:
Fresh alarm is spreading abroad from South
- taussisa Win regard to further suspicious mill
tary movements Russian troops are being con
centrated at Odessa. Perhaps, however it is
olily IN timely preparation for the grand ma
noauvres '
The Constantinople correspondent of "The
Times says:
Ihere is rumor that Russia intends to ask
turkey for coaling station in the Archipelago
either IN Lemnos Imbros Mitylene
New-York tribune., 1900-03-16
PRODDING DILATORY ARBITRATORS.

London, March 15-Relative to the delay in
regard to the Delagoa Bay Railway award, The
Pail Mall Gazette this evening says it is au-
thoritatively informed that John G. Leishman
the United States Minister to Switzerland, in
addition to persistent unofficial representations,
had addressed. on instructions from the State
Department. a strongly worded official protest
to the Federal Government, reply to which
was received on February 10. In this communi-
ca ton the secretary of the tribunal said the
arbitrators had arrived at a decision and that
the printed Judgment would be in the hands of
the litisants probably within four, and certainly
within eight weeks from that date.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-16
THE ATTITUDE OF FRANCE.
MINISTER DELCASSE SAYS INTERVENTION
BY THE POWERS is IMPOSSIBLE

BY THE POWERS is IMPOSSIBLE
Paris March 15.-The Minister of Foreign Az
fairs NJ. Delcasse in the Senate to-day, reply
ing to question regarding the intentions or the
Government of France respecting events IN
South Africa. said the Presidents of the TWO
republics had solicited the intervention of the
Powers: but, he added, in the presence OF the
kilograms exchanged between the British Gov
ernment and the two republics. it appeared that
the intervention of the Powers had become al
most impossible. The Minister then denied that
France had refused to join Russia in making
friendly suggestion in the direction of peace
The union between France and Russia NJ. Del
casse declared draws closer every day, ana
defes all malevoent assertions to the contrary
France he added. has never ceased TO oe lhe
generous nation the world has known and ad-
mired and sometimes abandoned. But, AFTER SO
many hard and sometimes cruel experiences, she
can no longer admit that her duty to the world
should stand before her obligations to herself
New-York tribune., 1900-03-16
MUCH MORE TINE NEEDED.
SWISS ARBITRAToRs APPALLED, BY TIE I'M
PORTANCE OF THEIR WORK.

PORTANCE OF THEIR WORK.
Washington March 15-It is learned that Mr..
Leishman. Minister at Berne informed the
State Department under date of February that
the Federal Government had informed him that
the record of the arbitration. excluding reference
to the land grant claims, would be ready for sub
mission at the end of six weeks from that date
The land grant issue had been delayed owing TO
some question raised by the claimants themselves
as TO the accuracy of the appraised value OF the
lands. This viii make necessary another appraise-
ment which will consume much time 1t does not
appear that the decision in this case has been
Intentionally delayed, but it is said that the magu
tude of the claims amounting to about S2O00O,OOO
seemed to appal the Swiss jurists who had been
named as the arbitra tors, and consequently they
surrounded their proceedings with so many and
such excessive precautions and forms to waste
much time the period consumed up to date being
about nine years. II is said that the Swiss Govern
IS not responsible for this delay having mere
Iy consented to appoint the arbitrators nine years
ago and left the issues entirely to them
New-York tribune., 1900-03-16
THE REQUEST FOR MEDIATION.
CORRESPONDENCE SENT TO THE SENATE
BY THE PRESIDENT

CORRESPONDENCE SENT TO THE SENATE
BY THE PRESIDENT
Washington, March 15-In response to reso-
luton the President to-day sent to the Senate
the correspondence relating to the request for
mediation in South Africa. The first document
is dispatch from Pretoria dated March TO-
which says:
Am officially requested by the Governments
of the republics to urge your Intervention with
view to cessation of hostilities; similar request
made to representatives of European Powers
AMERICAN CONSUL
Secretary Hay replied:
Your telegram asking Offices Of United States
to bring about cessation OF hostities has been
made subject OF friendly communication to
British Government. with expression Of Presi-
dents earnest hope for peace. HAY.
Secretary Hay sent the following dispatch to
Mr.. White, Secretary of the American Embassy
In London:
By way of friendly good offices you will in
form British Minister for Foreign Affairs that
| am to-day in receipt of a telegram from the
United States Consul Pretoria reporting
that the Governments of the two African
publics request Presidents intervention, with
view to cessation of hostiities. and that sim
lar request is made to the representatives of
European Powers. In communicating this
quest I am directed by the President to express
his earnest hope that way to bring about
peace may be found and to say that he would
be glad to aid in any friendly manner to pro-
mote so happy result. HAY
Mr.. White replied to Mr., Hay, under date of
March 49,
I communicated yesterday to the Under Sec
retary for Foreign Affairs having been unable
to see Lord Salisbury. the contents of your tele-
gram dated 10th inst: to-day / have had an
interview with His Lordshp, who requested me
to thank the President for the friendly interest
shown by him, and added that Her Majesty's
Government cannot accept the intervention of
any other Power. WHITE.
Secretary Hay telegraphed to the Consul at
Pretoria under date of March IA, follows:
Your communication of request of Republics
for Intervention of President to cause cessation
of hostilties at once conveyed to British
Government, with expression of Presidents
qualification could he aid to promote peace. Our
Embassy London replies that Lord Salisbury
thanks President for friendly interest shown,
and adds Her Majesty's Government cannot
accept the Intervention of any other Power
HAY.
The Presidents message is simply of
transmittal
New-York tribune., 1900-03-16
METHUENs TRIBUTE TO cRoNJE.

Cape Town, March 15.-Lord Methuen. speak
ing at the Town Hall, Kimberley. to-day. said:
Although some of the enemy's men were
guilty of daStardly tricks, must remember
that their army is not organized with the same
discipline as own. / never wish to meet a
braver general than Cronje, and never served
in a war where there was less vindictive feeling
between the two armies than in this one.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-16
MONEY FOR SOLDIERS IN SOUTH AFRICA.

MUNEH FOX SOLDIERS IN SOUTH AFRICA.
Responding TO the cable message received from
Howard c. Hillegas Durham, South Africa
urging the need of money for medicines and In
stru1nents procurabe at Durham for the wounded
within Boer lines, Tunis G. Bergen treasurer the
American committee to aid Red Cross work in
the South African war, with special reference to
the wounded of both belligerents within Boer lines
No. 50 Liberty-st., New-York announces that he
has sent by cable f100 which Mr.. Hlegas mem
Der Of the committee, will personally deliver. Any
1urther contributions so designated by the donor
will be promptly forwarded by Mr. Bergen
New-York tribune., 1900-03-16
MAY BLOW UP CITY, BUT NOT MINES

MAY BLOW UP CITY, BUT NOT MINES
Montagu White. the Transvaal agent said last
night with reference 10 his alleged statement that
the Beers would blow up the Johannesburg mines
entailing loss of Sl50G000G0:
do not say that the Beers will blow up the mines
as war measure, but they would destroy Johan-
mes spnre. The destruction of the city would be
Ss.heuoned by war usages, as it would prevent the
BRUSH from using the city a shelter War usage
justified the Russians in burning Moscow thus de-
priving Napoleon of shelter N
New-York tribune., 1900-03-16
THE PIANO SUFFERs IN WINTER

From The Washington Star.
The winter season is hardest on pianos ~
served piano tuner 10 star reporter. FOR d.
reason that the rooms containing them ssess
kept too for the piano. II not the hgnzz
occupants. and the result is that the wootFc,t
dries up This does not always do injury "
very frequently II does serious injury, and ss,a
eially If the woodwork is not substantial and sas
In ninety cases out Of one hundred the v0odEuk
Is as II should De, but now and then some per1n
has been slighted. not properly inspected kxnr
il left the factory. In veneer work a warm rs-
often does damage.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-16
CONTROLLER MAKING AN INVESTIGATE,
THE CIRCUS COMING WIrH SpRrye

The biIboards in the city will begin to tel r
Monday that the circus is coming to town. rAs
agents of the Adam Forepaugh and Sells Brother
circus in the city 10 herald the coming Of ;hr
attraction. Its season will begin az the Madir-
Square Garden April T. The show is r0s a
the winter quarters Gt Columbus Ohio. IL VIII J.
shipped 70 Nev-York late In the month The =.
gagement at the Garden this spring viii be for ~
teen days
New-York tribune., 1900-03-16
MORE SUPPORT FOR CoLER

Albany March Is (59eciaD-There were ss,, a.
day in the State Senate that tAe Kings Co,,,.
Democrats intend to support Controller Coler I, IA
contest with Tanmany Hall. These signs bAca,.
visible when Senator Stranahan moved .hs. A.
sernblyman FalIows's bill giving authority to "a.
troller Coier to pass upon claims against the a..
of New-yo-k before cGafcss!ng judgment h. =
ported favcrabiy by the Committee on Cf.Jss
Senator Grady seemed about TO oppose this n.
tion. when Senator McCarren Den), OF Broostv,
said:
Mr. President: think this bill in the lntsr.,
Of New-YOrk City. II is intended to pravsr. :
waste of the City's money New. without intAnd,-
the slightest criticism OF Corporation Ceyrass
against the city saying that Controller Colar \.
be trusted more than any other city Osiciais +
Go say that this is a good bin and should \.
passed.
The motion that the bill should be reported favr,.
ably received the votes of Senator's McCarrsn Cos
fey and La RoShe. all Democrats. OF Kiars Cou.-r
of Senator Rice Democrat Of Kingston ard y,
its favor. This vote seemed 10 astonish sera:s-
Grady, and he readily agreed 10 motion made ~
a third reading. and be rcade a special order q,
consideration Monday evening next
CONTROLLER MAKING AN INVESTIGATroy
Carts for the removal Of ashes in BROOKLYN h,z.
been hired by the Street Cleaning Department n,
IS a day each. and John O'CSTady a contractor IA.
offered to supply the carts at = a day. His On.
has not been accepted by the Street Cleaning Con-.
missioner Controller COler was making an lnys.
tigation yesterday 10 learn what influence has No.
exerted TO make the removal of ashes in BrookFr-
Brooklyn are believed to be Interested IN 4.
scheme.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-16
PERSONALLY RESPONSIBLE.


AND HIS GOVERNMENT.
London. March 15.-lThe Secretary Of State for
tk Colonies, Joseph Chamberlain. answering
a question in the Commons to-day as to the
threats to demolish the mines and raze Jo-
hannesburg. said that at the beginning OF the
war President Kriiger was warned that he and
HIS Government would be held personally re-
sponsible for any act contrary to the usages OF
civilized communities.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-16
REITz ANNOUNCES THE NEWS.

Pretoria. March 14.-State Secretary Reitz
this morning posted the following announce
ment:
Yesterday Bloemfontein was occupied by the
British after the burghers had retired in a
northerly direction The seat Of the Govern
ment of the Free State has already been trans
ferred to Krconstadt
New-York tribune., 1900-03-16
s1s4.9o5 %

The Controller said yesterday that statement
regarding the high prices paid by the city for its
supplies would be withheld for some time at the
request of Commissioner Kearny of the Depart
ment of Public Buildings, Lighting and Supplies
who was going TO be away from the city. and
wanted an opportunity examine 1t before its
publication. Mr.. Kearny was among the passengers
who sailed for Europe yesterday.
An affidavit file In the Controllers office shows
the methods adopted by of the lawyers who
have been collecting back pay OF city employees
New-York tribune., 1900-03-16
JOUBERT PRAISES BRITISH SOLDIERS

Pretoria. March 13.-Before returning to the
front to-day General Joubert said to a press
representative:
The courage Of the British soldiers is beyond
question. They rushed the kopjes, and intrench-
ments in fearless manner, but not
match for the Mausers which simply moved
them down.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-16
4RHY AND NAVY ORDERS.

Washington. March 15.-The following Army,
Navy and Marie Corps orders have been issued
ARMY.
Captain ROBERT sEWELL, assistant quartermastev.
quarternaster that city for duty Under his drec-
ton the scnuylkll Arsenal
Major GEORGE d. DESHON surgeon 11th Cavalry cap
tain and assistant surgeon u s A. is honorahiy
tender Of his resignation.
The extension of leave of absence on account Of
infantry. is still further extended two months.
TIE 9Hf of absence sran MaSr RGnERT SMITH
Captain WILLIAM S SCOTT. assistant quartermaster.
of absence. is relieved from further duty
ment to duty assistant the chief quartermaster
of that division.
The following changes in the stations and duties
OF officers of the Medical Department are ordered:
Ms jor W FITzHUGH CARTER surgeon is relieved from
ty d@y III in rsars GSs o, and Viii Sssd to H 5or
who sns win S e s
First Isgenant ro CHARLES AT o DsAkE - Is, GaysTy
The leave O absence granted Captain PATRICK H.
McAULL assistant quariermas'er. is extended ten
officers VIII meet Preside Fran
E fE ne % s@ s1oF and
ssso6 f sS1t RosT T
a HqPrs F Gh HAsyH 5ae 1ax a h1
WIZ. commsssry Of subsistence. and Captain JAMES
vii act as recorder Of HoeTd. Major Ruhen viii
structtons relating his examination.
Major FRANK A. COOK. 26h Infantry this city on
recruits going to the Philippines upon arrival
a Manila will Join his regiment.
iieutenant-CoIoneI FRANK D. BALDWIN. 4th Infantry.
will be relieved from Temporary duty In this city
TO duty with recruits q Sumner to
the Philippines. and upon his arrival at Manila he will
join his regiment
First Lieutenant CLARENCE J. MANLY. assistant
geon, is relieved from further duty the hospital
ship Missouri and Will report for assignment duty
with the first sailing for Manila.
and arrival will report fol duty.
Acting Assistant Surgeon JOHN j REILLY 3 relieved
further duty the Missouri and will report
assignment duty with troops the first
port sailing for Manila and on arrival will report
for duty
Captain CHARLES II. KRAUTHOFF, assistant commits
sary Of subsistence. having accepted appointment
captain and conmissaIy of subsistence L. s. A. is
hon orably discharged from the Volunteer Army.
absence for month surgeons certificate
Of disability granted Captain HENRY G.. LYON
22d Infantry
Second Lieutenant CHARLES n WHIPPLE. Jr lst
Artillery. leave of absence this city, Will report
at Fort Slocum for assignment to duty with recruits
TO be sent to the Philippines the Sumner and
upon his arrival Manila will report for duty with
the 18th Infantry.
The following transfers st Infantry:
Captain EVERETT Il. BENJAMIN. from Company
\ To Company X Captain FP-ANCIS r. LACEY. Jr.,
from Company * to Company A. Captain BENJA
MIN will proceed Governors Island further
orders. Captain LACEY Will Join the company 10
which he transferred
New-York tribune., 1900-03-16
CONTEMPLATING CANADA

Ottawa, March 15.-The following cable message
has been received by the Governor-General from
the Governor of British Honduras:
Hearty congratulations to Canadian troops in
active service. "
Lord Tennyson cables as follows:
New-York tribune., 1900-03-16
COLER GIVES FIGURES.
OVER 1900 JUDGMENTS ENTERED
AGAINST CITY IN TWO YEARS WITH
OFT CONTROLLERS CONSENT

Controller Cole- yesterday had clerks In his office
prepare a tabuation of the judgments against the
city which had been entered in the courts with and
without his consent. In 1898 and 1899. He wanted
the information show the necessity of the bill
which passed the Assembly Wednesday and IL
now in the State Senate to prevent the Corporation
Counsel from confessng judgments without the
consent of the Controller and Mayor. The table
showed that in the years 1874 judgments against
the city entered with the Controllers consent
and 3O95 judgments were entered without his con-
sent. The total amounts of the judgments were as
follows:
AMOUNT OF JUDGMENTS ENTERED WITHOUT
CONTROLLERS CONSENT 1898 s9.
Manhattan OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. Sig9 SSS o.
queens -ol'ffrra. y,
Brooklyn 20
~ 931. .G2e Il
Total -$i'S'''"oi l."
AMOUNT OF JUDGMENTS ENTERED WITH CON
TRoLLER's CONSENT. 1895 30.
1899 $751; .s34 os
1889
Manhattan OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Sso6o9 90
queens AV"ll 81
brooklyn
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