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New-York tribune., 1900-03-20
PUERTO RICAN GOODS DUTABLE.
JUDGE LACOMBE DECIDES THAT THE
ISLAND Is FOREIGN TERRITORY

In the United States Circuit Court yesterday
Judge Lacombe handed down decision the
application IN equity for injunction restraining
Collector George R. Bidwe from collecting duties
goods brought here from Puerto Rico, which
argued by Charles Henry Butler In behalf OF
Lascelles & Co. the Beaver-st. merchants and i'm
porters. The Judges decision very brief and
is important, IL holds Puerto Rico in the
class with foreign countries II follows:
Motion is denied authority OF Cruickshank vs
Bidwell G75 L. 81. Compartments have ade-
quate, summary and expeditions remedy Jaw
under the Customs administration act.
When the case was before the Court counsel for
the plaintiff held that there could be remedy
under the Customs Administration act. there
was no such act applicable to Interstate commerce.
The Cruickshank case. decided last October by the
Supreme Court under that law, was in connection
with an acknowie iedged foreign country.
The Judge appears to agree that there 10 nc
Customs Administration act for interstate
merce. but holds that the does apply 10
Puerto Rico, which would make II other than inter
state or foreign territory The decision is OF great
importance Many other cases OF similar nature
were prepared in case the Judge held Puerto Rico
70 Dc not foreign territory.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-20

tirement of the greenbacks and that II would not
be able to defend that bill before the country
On the trust question he reiterated his condernna-
ton of the Republican party. He said that the
Republican party pOwerless 10 interfere with
the trusts, because the leading Republicans
connected with the trusts and party had TO rely
on trust contributions carry the coming
campaign.
Taking up the Puerto Rico bill he said
The desire to impose import duties on goods com
ing from Puerto Rico compelled the Republican
party to disclose its impertalistic tendencies This
bill has aroused a storm OF protest from Repub-
licans in public and private life but why should
any Republican be surprised? Imperialism
share in the guarantees of the Constitution. 1t is
amazing that Republicans have contemplated the
permanent acquisition of the Philippine Islands
without stopping TO consider the future status OF
Are the Flipinos to be citizens? Are they to be
allowed to come to the United States. with their
can labor? What good does it do to exclude few
Chinese. and then bring in by force eight million
Filipinos? Are the Filipinos to expect to partici
pate in our elections? Is a Presidential contest 10
be determined by the returns from the Philippine
Islands? Are the questions which concern our own
people to be decided some day by the Senator'S and
Islands? And If the FilipnOs are not going TO be
so as to hold them in a perpetual state of vassal-
age? Can We expect anything but their hatred SO
The Puerto Rico TariT hiii gives some idea Of
the trea tment which the Filipinos may expect and
missioners says that this bill will arouse suspicion
on III 1e ha anr G @ Of S be % h Phppne
ton consistent with American interests and Ameri-
principles is the settlement proposed by the
Democrats In the Senate before war broke out IN
the Philippine Islands, namely, declaration or the
Nations purpose give the FfliDfnOs independence
as a stable government is established.
When that declaration is made hOstilites will cease
and it will be easy to establish stable government
To independence should be added protection from
outside Interference. Not a protectorate. such as
European countries exercise for the spoiation OF
the protected but protection such as this Nation
has exercised the republics OF Central ana
South America II will be sufficient for the United
States to announce that any mOiestation or the
Philippines will be considered an unfriendly act
If Nation will stand erect and exert IT'S great
influence behalf OF peace and Justice and liberty,
nation will dare to touch the Philippine ISLANDS.
just nation has dared 10 disturb the republics
which lie in the south Of
New-York tribune., 1900-03-20
NO AGREEMENT IN SIGHT.
THE SENATE STEERING COMMITTEE" DOES
NOT MEET. AS SENATOR sPOONER
ABSENT.

Washington March 19.-Owing TO the absence OF
Senator Spooner the Puerto Rican Steering Com
mittee' has not yet held a formal meeting. and
none will be held until his return. Members Of the
committee however have been making a canvass of
the Senate see II there can be found basis
of agreement which Will be satisfactory. So far
great progress has been made The Senator'S who
announced themselves in caucus as against the
tariff portions Of the bill have shown inclination
10 yield The introduction Of free trade amend
nent by Senator Beveridge would indicate that that
Senator intends for free trade. 1t is
tain that a number OF other Republicans are deter
mined not for the tariff though the friends
of the measure say only five or six will stand
when the final test At the time they
do not desire 10 press the subject a
present They do not want the party divided and
wish have few speeches against the measure
possible. The prospects are that any action will
be delayed long possible.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-20
BRITISH DEFEAT NORTH B0RNEo REBELS

Tacoma. Wash. March 19-The steamer Glenogle
brings from Hong Kong that the British
forces in North Borneo have been pursuing rebels
led by Mat Seeh with great persistency for weeks
Taking advantage OF a heavy fog. Captain Har-
rington, of North Borneo constabulary ad-
vanced with his force on February ;, and occupied
a hill commanding three large stockaded forts oc-
cupied by Selleh Harrington's seven-pounder
once brought into action The first shell pene-
trated Of the forts, burst and set II on fire
Another shell directed the fort occupied by Sell
len unroofed II. This advantage followed up so
quickly that ali three forts were destroyed causing
the rebels who escaped take 10 the forests Sew
eral score Of rebels killed Harrington's
pediton was delayed from further operations by
shortage OF ammunition. More supplies have been
dlspatched from Labuan
New-York tribune., 1900-03-20
THE MARCH TO MAFEKLNG.
RELIEF OF THE TOWN CONSIDERED
CERTAIN-BOERS LOSING HEART.
f-ou,-tEht, 1900 by The New York Trfbune-)
Ley Gle TO TIE TRIBUNE.l

fcau,-sEht. 1890. by The New YORK Tribune)
by CAsLE TO THE TRIBUNE.l
London March % l a m.-There is no
,hrtukage in the volume OF the press dispatches
from South Africa. but there is no war
news Of real Importance. Mafeking may be
OF half rations but Il is not Under a serious
sombErdneut Colonel PIumer's Rough Riders
viii probably drive OF the besiegers. and by
last accounts the former have only short
distance TO 90.
There was no fresh report from Lord Me-
t5uen at midnight, but military men were con-
vnced that his column would not meet with
serious resistance beyond the Vaal River The
distance is long, bur the country is open, with
few streams where any delay viii be caused
by repairing bridges. Vryburg is the only town
o. any size on the way 10 Mafeking, and the
Dutch are believed to have evacuated it al
ready The relief of Mafeking at the worst is
only q matter Of time.
rhe news from the Free State Is meagre.
L,ord Roberts clearly IS not in haste TO ad-
vance northward, when every day witnesses
large deserions from the Dutch commanders
and the surrender of rifles He was unable
last night 10 report additional seizures OF ar
rllery and the alarmists who were making a
wild outcry a few weeks ago about the Dutch
guns superior range would be greatly relieved
Il some OF these Krupps and Creusots could be
discovered Sir John Ardagh may be vindi-
Gated IN the end by the failure OF the British
star 10 md the guns which his critics thought
he ought 20 have reported before the cam
paign opened When the secret history Of the
var Is written from the Dutch side many iIIu-
sons respecting the strength Of the Boer
armies IN men and guns VIII be dispelled.
The censorship is again in operation in Natal,
snd this may be a proof that Sir Redvers Bull
leF is planning fresh series OF operations.
There Is 2 growing feeling here that the
boers are thoroughly dispirtted and that Presi-
Gent KRUGER is prepared 10 make peace on
almost any terms. The British Government
eeariy wishes 70 bring the war 70 close with
auI convention Of any kind. The Transvaal
VII be occupied as the Free state is now. and
Ar Kruger viii be brushed aside as former
PRESIDENT whose power and authority have
CEASED L y. T.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-20
BRITISH VIEWS ON SEIZURES
GOVERNMENT WILL NOT PAY CLAIMS OF
OWNERS OF CARGOEs TAKEN

London. March 19-In the House of Commons
to-day in answer 10 a question on the subject
OF the seizure Of the British steamer Mashona
laden with American -four for the Transvaal
by the British gunboat Partridge, and whether
the Government, through the United States
Ambassador, Joseph II. Choate had undertaken
TO meet any claim for loss or damage sustained
by American citizens interested in the cargo. in
consequence of the delay of the delivery of their
goods, and whether the claims of British sub
jects would be treated the same footing, Mr.
Brodrick confirmed the announcement that the
Prize Court had released the Mashona, and
added:
Her Majesty's Government does not admit
liability in respect 10 claims of the nature indi-
Gated Claims with respect to the on-delivery
OF cargo appear 10 be matter for settlement
between the claimants and the ship undertaking
20 denver the goods British subjects owning
goods on a British ship have right to trade
with the enemy, and they not in the same
position as foreign owners.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-20
GERMAN ACADEMY OF SCIENCES.
EhPERoR's ADDRESS AT IT'S TWO H1-NDREDrH
ANNIVERSARY.

Berlin, March l9.-The 2GOth anniversary Of the
opening Of the Academy OF Sciences was celebrated
in the White Hall Of the Royal Castle to-day En-
peror William made speech, in which he paid a
tribute to the services of the institution which has
received many favors from all the Prussian Kings
The Emperor announced the foundation of chairs
Of study Of the German language and literature
and proceeded:
The Academy leads mankind to a deeper knowl-
edge or divine truth. As. in the words OF Goethe
the theme Of uhe worlds history conflict be-
tween faith and unbeef, and the influence of God
over the human race. may God grant as I.eib-
nitZ desired, that science in all ages may promote
the honor OF God and the welfare of humanity
The scene IN the White Hall was one Of great
spIendor. as, with fanfare OF trumpets the pro-
cesson entered, headed by the high State dignf-
taries, and followed by the generals and Ministers
bearing the imperial insignia. After these came
the Emperor and the Crown Prince. the other
Princes bringing up the
Professor Anwers delivered the festival Grafton
and the Minister of Public Worship announced the
bestowal Of a number of decorations including the
order of the Red Eagle, first class upon Professor
MOmUsen.
After the delivery of the Emperor's address three
cheers were given for His Majesty.
Among the new foreign correspondents appointed
Were Professor Josiah Willard Gibbs, of Yale Pro
tessOr Henry Augustus Rowland of Johns Hopkins
University. and Professor William James, Of Har
vard.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-20

rHv CABLE To TIE TRIBUSE.l
ronsa- March 90 6 a m.-rhere is for the
an almost complete pause in the mill
-oe-atious in South Africa The whole OF
-,i-s Division Is now at springfontein. in
z-aa state General Gatacre sent forward
--o,,nred force from that point on Sunday
.~,np 10 Springfield, forty miles to the east,
- -be Beers were reported to be in some
..--o n,,t the movement IS not likely to meet
Eith much opposition
--Le navs that General White is obliged 20
-. bor,e without even for a day taking
- ~ the advance from Cape Colony
..-,,qb the southern part of the Free State,
- z-bieb he had been assigned. VIII be received
,---h regret. General White is, with the excep-
.,,- NJ the Commander in Chief. the oldest
,4rcsr in South Africa, as he was born in lS}5
Rsnnet Burleieh. in dispatch to The Teie-
,-ssh % mentions that President Krjiger. in a
.as4b made at BIoernfontein a few days be
s.-s The entry Of The British troops. admitted
.hst the Beers would be unable 10 keep in the
SAID for another month. Since the arrival Of
lard Roberts rlarvels have already been ac-
cornIished IN the way Of reorganizing the
rvbic services Of the Free State. I. y. F.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-20
EARTHQUAKE AT SAN J4CIyTO MOUNTAIN.
PORTION OF IT MOVED By THE CHRISTMAS DAY
sHOCK-MANY SIGNS OF DISTURBANCE

PORTION OF IT MOVED By THE CHRISTMAS DAY
sHOCK-MANY SIGNS OF DISTURBANCE
San Jacinto, Cal, March 10 (SpeciaI).-Great ex-
citenent prevails in San JaCinto. II has been
discovered that part of San Jacnto Mountain has
slipped into a subterranean cavern. Territory COW
ering six hundred acres' at an elevation of four
thousand feet, dislodged by the Christmas
earthquake and slipped hundred and fifty feet
lower than * had previously stood for centuries.
The face OF the valley is thickly traversed
with assures and cracks varying in width from an
inch to six feet across. and II is possible TO
the bottom nor 10 sound the depths by throwing
stones into them.
Yesterday young lowered forty feet IN
a crevce and the bottom could be seen by the
ventureSOme youth. Yesterday being Sunday every
prOCurabe vehicle driven eleven miles TO the
southeastern foot of this great spur of the San
JaCinto Peak Once al the broken rim OF this
mountain range the eve surveyed scene OF terrible
devasta ton. The great mass OF earth proba bly,
loosened by the earthquakes last Christmas
on Christmas Day Forest Supervisor Taggart
formerly clerk Of the of California and For
est Ranger Rouse visited the spur OF the mountain
The earth visbly trembling, but the officers
abished a trail across six hundred acres Nearly
over the trail but ii was ohliterated by tons 6f
earth and masses of uprooted trees The great
earthquake of December p has been succeeded
by dozens of light shocks. and although these are
becoming nfrequent, the residents still much
alarmed.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-20
BUDGET ADVANCED IN COMNONS
PROTEST OF IRISH NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
TIONs TO WAR LOAN

London, March 19-In the Budget discussion
in the House of Commons to-day John Red
mond. The Irish leader said the Irish members
abstained from the discussion, but they did not
regard it a humdrum Budget IT imposed
upon Ireland an additional tax of over
t1,GO0,O00 a year, at which the conscience of
Ireland, he added, revoted. The bill passed its
second reading by a vote OF 1S2 to 80
The Chancellor of the Exchequer Sir Michael
Hicks-Beach announced that the total applica-
tons for the loan were 80 500, and the total
amount Of subscriptions 1886, 100000 The
largest application. he added. was for f10-
o00000 Applicants for 10000 and upward
would get per cent OF their application. Below
t1oOoO the assignments would vary from per
cent 10 an allotment in full
New-York tribune., 1900-03-20
TO SETTLE CLAIMS AGAINST SPAIN
THE SENATE PASSES BILL CREATING A
FEDERAL COMMISSION
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE rHIBUSE.I

TBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.
Washington March 19-The Senate passed
to-day after a brief debate the bill drawn by
Mr. Davis chairman OF the Committee on For
eign Relations constituting Federal Commis-
sion TO adjudicate all claims of American citi-
zens against the Spanish Government, which, by
the seventh article of the Treaty OF Paris. the
United States bound itself to receive and settle.
The Commission is 10 consist OF three jurors
and Is TO meet in Washington thirty days after
its members are appointed and confirmed by
the Senate
1t is estimated that the claims likely TO be
filed on which the Commission is TO pass Will
aggregate about S2OOO0OOO Claimants whose
cases are rejected by the Commission are TO
have the right OF appeal TO the Federal Circuit
Courts and the awards Of the Commission are
to be reported Congress for final payment
An amendment proposed by Mr. Hoar was
agreed TO extending the time for filing claims
with the Commission from six months TO one
year after the organization OF the Commits
sion.
The sum Of $4,000 annually is appropriated
for the expenses of the Commission, the life or
which is fixed at two years.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-20
ILLITER4TE VOTERS IN MARYLAND.
SCHEME OF DIsFRANCH1sING THEM WILL PROB
ABLY BE DEFEATED.

SCHEME OF DIsFRANCHIsING THEM WILL PROB
ABLY BE DEFEATED.
Baltimore March 19 (SpeciaD.-Republican lead
confident that with the assistance
of the anti-rng Democrats In the Legislature they
viii be able prevent the passage Of any bills for
disfranchising the negro voters in the black belt
OF the southern counties. This question was moot
ed AT the beginning Of the session but dropped
until definite statistics of Iiteracy could be OBJ
tained from the registration books. According TO
statistics there 1S,307 white and 266l6 col
ored illiterate voters in Maryland making grand
total of 923 The Democrats in Southern Mary
land and Somerset County, on the Eastern Shore,
camorous for the ballot change.
compromise suggested to-day whereby the
offices Of Treasurer Somerset County and Treas
and Road Commissioners in the southern
counties are made appOntve for two years and
after that time elective. The Democrats may be
able get together this If. The Republicans
suspect. they looking for excuse The Gov
could only appoint for two years, but the
Legislature. If Democratic. could repeal the
law and again invest the Governor with authority
10 name these officials. The Democrats who Op-
pose the proposed disfranchisement OF illiterate
voters claim that there more Democratic IL
literate voters in their counties than Republicans
and that while IL may help the party in the State
TO disfranchise them they will not sacrifice their
constituents. In the Sefeate the Democratic man
ayers cannot muster enough votes TO pass the bills
New-York tribune., 1900-03-20
REITzs HOPE IS IN AMERICA

London March 19.-The correspondent of
The Times" at Lourenco Marques, telegraph
ing under date OF March 16, says:
State Secretary Reitz of the Transvaal in
Inc course OF an interview has said that the
4IahsFaal Government considers the American
reply highly satisfactory and that he believes
the United States will bring such pressure to
pear as will result IN a settlement agreeable
TO the people Of the two republics
While admitting the seriousness Of the et+,,a
hon, Mr.. Reitz says he is convinced that the
Durghers or both republics viii enthusiastically
deIend the independence of the TransvaaI TO
the last.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-20
nR. BEECHER'S BODY CREB4rED

Thomas X. Beecher OF Elmira. who died last
week incinerated at the Buffalo Crematory
to-day The body accompanied from Elrnira
by George N Robinson and F. Smith AT the
Buffalo station they were met by party consist
ing Of relatives and former members OF the Rev
Mr. Beecher's congregation, now residents OF Buff
falo.
Those present by invitation Robert W Day
J II. Barney. G. c. Miller ". b Rogers W G.
Barney, c. r. Wyckofr and Rodney W Day and
these accompanied the body 10 the crematory. IN
accordance with the often expressed wish OF Mr.
Beecher. ceremonies whatever were held at the
creTnRtory.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-20
nrscHER ARRAIGNED AT QUEENSTOWN

Queenstown. March I9-Nathan Muscher, the
passenger from New-York the Lucana who
v as arrested the arrival OF the vessel here on
March 10 as the result Of information from the
United States that a warrant had been issued for
his arrest on the charge OF forgery was Drousnt
into police court in Queenstown THIS Iiiornins'
Later he was handed over to London detectivs,
ana VIII be held pending the extradition hearing.