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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-09
RECIPROCITY WITH ITALY.
AN ARRANGEMENT SIGNED BY COMMISSION.
Err KAssoN AND AMBASSADOR FAvA.

Washington Feb. S.-Mr. Kasson soac,,,
Plenipotentiary for the United States ana
Baron Fava. the Italian Ambassador for hi,
Government. signed at the State Department,
to-day reciprocity arrangement under the
third section of the Dingley act This arrange
ment does not require the action OF the Senate
but it does need the ratification Of the Italian
Chambers Until that has been secured IL ia
deemed wise TO withhold the text Of the agree
ment from publication.
1t is learned. however. that the concessions
made by Italy to tine United States are extsn-
sive, including agricultural and electrical ma
chinery. fish. picked and in barrels; sardines
and anchovies. scientific instruments and cot
tonsesd oil. In addition to these. three articles
sent In considerable quantities to italy are
placed on the free 1ist--viz. turpentine natural
tertiiizers and skins. The amount OF reduction
on the dutiable articles Is considerable. in some
cases as high as 90 cents quintaI
The concessions granted by the United States
10 italy are the same those allowed to France
under her reciprocity arrangement. and en-
brace brandies other spirits distilled from
grain or other material, still wines and YER
mouth. In casks or bottled in cases; argols
paintings In oil and water cOlOrs, pastels pen
and ink drawings and statuary.
The agreement is the result OF many months
OF negotiation. and the concessions on both sides
are regarded advantageous.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-09
CLARK'S MANAGERS TESTIFY.
TANA WE'RE LEGITIMATE EX-
PENDITURES.

Washington Feb 8.-Senator Clark's managers
occupied the witness stand throughout the day In
the investigation which the Committee Priv
ieges and Elections is conducting into the election
OF the Senator from Montana Mr.. Bekford closed
his testimony and he was followed in succession by
Frank e. Corbett. Mr. Clark's principal counsel in
Montana; Ex-Governor Hauser A. ]. Davidson and
A. ]. Steele. Mr.. Davidson was one of the COM
mittee of three having especial charge of the
test. He said he had spent $21 600 In the campaign
and 5000 in trying to influence the Legislature for
Mr. Clark The expenditure, he declared. was all
legitimate. Ex-Governor Hauser's testimony re-
lated to the use OF money in Montana politics He
said he had been instrumental in getting Mr. Clark
to enter the Senatorial race. Mr.. Clark had been
unwilling TO do SO because of the expense Mr.
Hauser said that in the neighborhood of 81 900 600
had been spent In the hight over the location of the
capital in that State. -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-09
RATIFICATION OF HAGUE TREATY
AMERICAN MEMBERS OF THE ARBI-
TRATION BOARD

Washington, Feb S-There will hA no ex
change Of ratifcations of The Hague Treaty.
and, owing to the peculiar conditions under
winch the convention was prepared, all that
VIII be necessary for the United States to do to
complete its adhesion to the arbitration conven-
ton will be to deposit at The Hague the final
fatihcation of the Senate, signed by the Presi-
cent or the United States. The convention in
Itself requires that it shall be ratified as soon
as possible, so 1T IS likely that the President
VIII at once sign the treaty and send it to the
United States Minister at The Hague for de-
post. 1t Is made the business of The Hague
authorities, on receipt of such ratification tn
draw up what is known as process verbal
informing each Power party to the treaty. of
the fact of ratification. That will complete all
the formalities that are necessary on the part
of the United States at this stage
Within three months of the ratification OF the
treaty however, 1t will become the duty of the
PRESIDENT TO name four persons at the most of
known competency in questions Of international
law, and of the highest moral reputation. IN
serve as representatives of the United States
on the permanent Board of Arbitration created
by the treaty These persons are to be appointed
for a term of six years, and may be reannointed
1t is believed that the particular positions owing
TO their eminence, will attract persons of the
highest repute. No provision is made in the
treaty for compensation, but the State Denart
Ineht WIZ nnd means at least to defray the
necessary expenses
1t is probable that Mr. Newell, United States
minister at Inc Hague will be named as one
OF the members of the permanent Administra
tive Council, which resident body will ESTABLISH
and organize the international bureau install the
court, prescribe regulations therefor and eno
pioy necessary help The United States will
bear Its proportionate share of the expense of
maintaining THIS international bureau.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-09
MR.. HEPBURN OPPOSES THE TREATY

Washington. Feb S.-Representative Hepburn,
chairman of the House Committee on Interstate
and Foreign Commerce, which has charge of
the Nicaragua Canal proposition, opposes the
treaty with Great Britain now pending in the
Senate. II think" he said to-day, that the
negotiation of this treaty is very unfortunate,
and that it ought not to be ratified by the Sen
ate. 1 do not know that the tendency of the
treaty will interfere with action by Congress
on the Nicaragua Canal bill, but the ratification
of the treaty would certainly impair the value
of the canal when constructed This treaty re-
affirms the principles of the Clayton-Bulwer
Treaty, conceding all the claims and contentious
OF Great Britain. and surrendering the claim
that Great Britain has by her action given
us the right at any time to abrogate the Clay
ton-Bulwer Treaty. It surrenders everything to
Great Britain. abandoning contention of
years that we might abrogate the treaty at will.
Moreover, it recognizes the right of any foreign
Power to interfere ans dictate with reference to
our negotiations with the Independent Govern
ments Of this continent. 1t abandons the Mon
roe Doctrine
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-09

city was an entirely new ruling and one not N
force in any other port Of entry IN the United
States.
The importers appealed from this ruling 10 lae
limited States Board OF General Appraisers. and on
January IS a decision was rendered oyerruling the
Appraiser and sustaining the protest OF the I'M
porters against the ruling in question
The importers of fabrics of this character at TINS
mort thought the complaint reads, that the issue
between them and the Appraiser had been finally
and definitely settled. 1t IS alleged now, however
that they are sti subject 10 the arbitrary ana
unjust appraisal of their MERCHANDISE by the APP
nraiser's Department because the officers in charge
Of the latter have interpreted the decision IN .
manner which is alleged to be so narrow as
still to leave the issue involved and In dispute
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-09
ARMY AND NAVY ORDERS.
Washington. Feb. S-The following Army and
Navy orders have been issued:


Washington Feb. S-The following Army and
Navy orders have been issued:
ARMY.
The following officers recently appointed are as
signed to regiments specified;
Second Lieutenant DAVIS C. ANDERSON. appointed from
lieutenant 10th Infantry, TO the 9th Infantry;
Second Lieutenant ROBERT D. CARTER to The ,1 l2tn
appointed from corporal Troop C. Attn CsySTyS x
only
The following assignments TO regiments of Off
GERS recently promoted made:
Colonel WRIT DAVIS from lieutenant-colonel sth Cav
airy. the Sd Cavalry, vice Young appointed brig
and report to the adiuant-genera for further orders
Colonel CAMILLE c. C. CARR. from Northumberland
Sa ca os9s to the 4 w goes To
City report the adjutant- general for orders
esvay tic e s ga Gaza oe a4 T as
observation-disclosures HENRY JACKSON. from major. Sd
S proceed to Go1ernor Island for orders
Major SAMUEL os fn US SaRsan 10th
Major HENRY KdNGsBURY from captain ss CfT
@ pToo ead to to Fo Mer and enter upon duty
Captain ROBERT E. L. NICHE promoted from hrst
vice. Woodw 1q Cf promoted '"'
Captain GEORGE L. BYRAM. from first lieutenant list
S SayaiT prO@ nc sde 9th cavalry Troop A.
First Lieutenant CHARLES t PRA lS5 from secGD o
saveps appointed captain and assistant
First Lieutenant CHARLES NIX. sALTZMAN, from
second lieutenant LIST Cavalry, to the 9th Cavalry.
Troop z. vice Williamson, appointed captain He
hsa he wr transfer 1GR to 6f the is csTaTy ne
Acting Assistant Surgeon EDWIN c. sHATTUCK Is re
lieved from duty at Fort Plckens and will proceed
to San francisco assignment to duty with troops
going to the Philippines
Acting Assistant Surgeon GEORGE q MEANS is relieved
duty In the Department OF Santiago and Puerto
San Francisco for duty with troops going to the Phil
ippines.
Acting Assistant Surgeon AUBRAY F. HIGGINS Is re-
neved from duty at Jefferson Barracks and VIII pro
coed to San Francisco for duty at the United states
General Hospital, Preside Of San Francisco.
Francisco for duty with troops going to the
Philippines ROBERT A. ANDERSON from Cold
water. Miss, and GORDON b. MELDRUM. from
Washington.
Acting Assistant Surgeon EDWARD A SOUTHALI will
proceed from Geneseo N Y, to San Francisco and
report the commanding general for duty at the
General Hospital Preside Of San Francisco
Acting Assistant Surgeon MEYER HERMAN will pro
Francisco and report for duty with troops
going the Philippines.
Acting Assistant Surgeon JOHN H. MACREADY Is
lieved from further duty at the General Hospital
Francisco, and will proceed to Fort
Thomas. KY. for annulment OF contract
Lieutenant-Colone CHARLES A DEMPSEY. lst In
fantry. will proceed to Fort Leavenworth and enter
upon duty.
NAVY.
Lieutenant B. F. HUTCHINSON commissioned
from March 3. 1899. and ordered 20 duty on the
Wabash.
Captain E. r STRONG is detached from the Washington
Navy Yard. February 10, and ordered TO the Asatic
Station as commander the Monadnock, sailing from
San Francisco February 81.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-09
INFORMATION FOR THE COMMONS.
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS REGARDING THE
CLAYToN-BULwER TREATY.

London, Feb. SIN the House of Commons
to-day, replying to a question as TO whether
Great Britain has relinquished all her rights
under the Clayton-Bulwer Treaty in respect to
the Nicaragua Canal. and, IL so, what COM
pensating advantages. II any, have been secured
In exchange. the Parliamentary Secretary for
the Foreign Office. William st. John Broderick,
said there had been no question of compensa-
tion, the advantages of the former convention
relative to the neutrality of the canal and the
protection of trade and commerce under condi-
tons of entire equality having been fully main
tained.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-09

eiiiiiar 10 the American greenbacks, under Govern
ment supervision and backed with coin reserve
Vi oo per cent of gold or silver. The organization
Is 10 De known as the Banco acknowledgements
IL is TO be incorporated under the laws of Mica
Iagua, and is not by virtue OF the sources of the
capital TO be other than a distinctly Nicaraguan
si e ~ The capital stock is to be NoOooeV or
pegin. The Secretary of the Treasury of Mica
ragua lis TO have supervision of all moneys i'm
ported exported by the bank. Senior Corea has
dorwarded these articles to the Nicaraguan Gov,
eminent, and before they become operative 1t viii
be necessary for them to secure the approval of
Inc executive authorities and OF Congress.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-09
LAWTON,s BODY IN WASHINGTON
LYING IN STATE IN THE CHURCH OF THE
CovENANT-THE FUNERAL TO-DAY.

CovENANT-THE FUNERAL TO-DAY.
washington. Feb s.-The train bearing the oooy
of General Henry w. Lawton completed It's Trip
across the continent at $50 o'clock this morning
when It arrived at the Pennsylvania Railroad STA
ton Adjutant General Corbin met the party anu
Troop III Sd Cavalry from Fort Myer, acted as
escort to the Church of the Covenant, where the
body will rest until the funeral at Arlington Gem
etery tomorrow. Carriages were waiting FOR the
members of the funeral party. and they lert the
station before the body was removed MIS- Law"
ton her on Manley and her three daughters
were the first to enter carriages Mrs. ArInslrons;
widow OF Major Armstrong followed and Gehela l
Shafter with his aids Lieutenant L. 7. Wilson ana
Colonel C. Edwards. were next conveyed rom I Sne
tional colors and covered with flowers was then
carried the by soldiers OF the 4th cavalry
on the train. The procession then moved slowly 10
the Church of the Covenant, in Connecticut-aVe-'
where the body will lie in state until tomorrow
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-09
COMPLAINT AGAINST APPRAISER.

HE IS ACCUSED OF REFUSING TO COMPLY WITH
THE RECENT COTTON GOODS DECISION.
Washington, Feb. sc. w. Angel and r. X
Maciea' representing the Merchants Association
or New-York, appeared before Assistant Secretary
spauldng at the Treasury Department to-day and
complained that the Appraiser OF the Port of New
York had refused to comply with the recent de-
cision OF the Board of General Appraisers In re-
gard 10 a specific class of cotton goods on which
q higher rate OF duty charged than upon the
general class Mr.. Spauding has referred the mat
Ter TO the Board OF General Appraisers for such
action as II may see ut TO take
The complaint says that several months ago the
Appraiser here made new ruling concerning the
tarin to be imposed on certain classes of cotton
fabrics. which 1t was said by the importers In this
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-09
DEBATE ON THE CURRENCY BILL
SENATORS ALLEN AND CoCKRELL SPEAK
IN OPPOSITION TO 1T.

Washington, Feb. s.-Almost Immediately after
the Senate met to-day discussion of the financial
bill was resumed Mr. Allen, of Nebraska finished
breaking faith with the people on bimetaIsn and
Systematically discrediting the work of the Inter
national Bimetailic Commission. Mr. Cockreil OF
missouri. made technical analysis of the House
and Senate measures. He charged that the Senate
substitute contained the initial movement toward
the perpetuation OF the National debt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-09
ACCEPTED BY GRAIN EXPORT TRADE.

ACCEPTED BY GRAIN EAPURT TRAUE.
A meeting of the grain export trade of the New
York Produce Exchange held yesterday TO con-
slider a cable dispatch which had been received
from the president of the London Corn Trade As
ISOLATION offering to guarantee American cargoes
against shrinkage the payment OF ive-eighths
of per cent of the total invoice valuation of the
cargo in the case of wheat and three-fourths of
per cent on corn The trade unanimously agreed to
accept the provision the effect of this action being
that grain cargoes will henceforth be accepted in
London the American measurement.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-09
FRENCH CAPITAL IN NICARAGUA

Washington, Feb. 8-The Minister Of Nicaragua
Senior Corea confirms recent reports that $4,000 600
OF French capital is to be enlisted In Nicaragua
and that important concessions VIII be granted to
the French organization that is to foster the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-09
Kl Nmam~& %hp
The New Season


~ development and
all refined
this old Stewart house
the and dsmks' council of
The Rounda as The second floor redundant
Florida
Following
o foregoing assertions
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-09
TWO TREATIES RATIFIED.

Washington Feb s-The Senate In executive
session. to-day ratified the extradition treaty with
Peru and the Mexican boundary treaty without
the Cayton-Bulwer Treaty were ordered printed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-09
INCREASE OF DUTY PROPOSED.

Washington, Feb. S.-Senator McEnery to-day
introduced an amendment to the bill providing a
government for Puerto Rico, increasing the rate
of duty on articles imported from Puerto Rico
from % to so per cent of the Dingley law rate.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-09
Concerning Tailored Costumes


which
simplicity But the ensemble
will The IS $95-nly
$40 Oxford cheo $2 Plain So
and
Never ready advance
IN o any former
dintli Broadway
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-09
TissOt's Life of Christ

Wonderfully beautiful
spoken
maghcence to
who have found the
ondingan involved expenditure editions
were unasonaby
s Then the wSname5r Club but .
mh-t
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-09
CITATION OF PRECEDENTS.
Mr.. Mccall then reviews the law and authori-
ties and saws.

am unable to find any support in judicial de-
Glsons Tor the doctrine that the Inhabitants of
territories have constitutional rights but ex-
ist only by the will Of Congress On the other hand
II mas been repeatedly held by Supreme Court
that Congress is bound by restrictions OF the Con-
stiiution In dealing with Territories.
Mf; webster. has been cited authority for the
position that Congress has absolutely unlimited
power over the Territories. The argument of even
SO great a lawyer Mr.. Webster In a law case
can hardly be considered authority. and the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-09
NOMINATIONS BY THE PRESIDENT.

Washington Fec. s-The President sent the fol-
lowing nominations to the Senate to-day;
JOHN NJ LEHMAN. to be Surveyor OF Customs for
the port OF Dubuque Iowa
NAVY
To assistant surgeons-Dr. JOSEPH A. MURPHY, of
Pennsylvania; DR.. JOHN T. KENNEDY, % Con-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-09
Mr.. INGALLS, DISSENTING VIEW.

Representative Mccall, of Massachusetts, is
the only Republican member of the Ways and
Means Committee to dissent from his colleagues
on the Puerto Rican bill. and this fact attracted
unusual attention to the separate report he
presented. He says in part
The sun., 1900-12-09
COALIN0 STATION IN ALASKA.
Dutch Harbor Reported to he the Best Har
Dor on the Pacinc Coast.

WAsUISoToN, Dec. with a view 70
establishing a ooaling station and Govern
ment reservation at Dutch lIarbor. AlasSa a,
the United States Government has a special
agent from Seattle TO report on the av all able
land for that purpose. telegram from an
army transport Officer to the War Department
last August gave the Information that priva
interests were grabbing the land. and after
a consultation with the Secretary OF the In
terror a despatch was sent TO the United States
Register and Receiver and surveyor-General
at Sitka, Alaska, directing that oil lands at
Dutch Harbor are reserved until further
notice The report to the War Department
was made by II. Richardson. uuartermaster
agent on the transport Roseorans. during her
trip TO Valdez, ST Michael and Nome. Mr..
RICHARDSON said,
while coallng at Dutch Herbor exam
ined IN a cursory way the harbor and found
one OF the best on the Pacific coast II is a
natural and the only available coaling stat. on
for vessels going to Nome and TO the orient
from Seattle. natural sand spit has formed.
making perfect breakwatcr The depth
Of water il sufficient to float the largest ves-
sci. The caIacity Of the harbor II so OK
tausive that the naves of the earth might
safely be sheltered therein. The two conn
mercial comuanics located at that point
have q MONOPOLY of the coal and supTly
trade and are eNacting In their demands
There yet remains territory sufficient to
fully meet the requirements OF the Govern
ment t9, cosiins purposes south and TO the
The sun., 1900-12-09
TRAFFIC AT sACLT STE. MARIE.
Disappointing Figures Of the Bosiness Done
by Canadian Canal.

OTTAWA. Dec. The returns OF raN1o
through the Canadian canal at Saut ste.
Marie for the season Just ended make very
unpleasant reading for Canadians The fig
ures show that the Canadian canal does not
begin to compete with the American canal,
even for Canadian vessels Compared with
the season OF 1879. there was a decrease OF
s3. In the number OF vessels passing throuph n
the canal, and a falling on In freight carried
OF 07O.0la tons The chief reason for thIs
dec Inc il that the navigation facilities on the
United states side are much better than on
the Canadian side. The United states now
has :?-ioot channel clear through from
Lake Superior, and the upper entrance TO
IL" American canal is 900 feet wide The
entrance to the Canadian canal Is only 3rO
feet vide ard the dcrth only eighteen feet
However. the Canadian Government soma
time ago realized the disadvantage and began
TO push the work OF deepening the Canadian
canal to twenty-five feet
The sun., 1900-12-09
,.s from him ,,,, .s,,.s. of l.usb,~s shs

hsd from him Win shr,sss ~ lsushtsf' shs
said that = swooed vhita man looheh 700
absurd ~ marry and. rather 'han h0s
civilization with his 'sit'pel tac", w"
American whslot has remained there "
was said on tho island that On on" o0ossion
when m American cruiser hIpesr"l mo
tattoosd American wont on hoard ar1 iroudlT
declared hls nationality
what. you an American sald t- Com
rnander 'nostsvain. give him hvs doren
and CHUCK hun ovofhoard
Whether ho got the nye dorsn IL not said
but it's told on all sides that he got tho ohuok-
Ing overheard
Tho 'tavslors visited vitr- -hu, The uusen
81 the Narpussans. who IL beautifully Nttooed
She has tho record Of tho having fr,"d her
self IN unique manner from n husband ot
whom shs had tired Sho ate him. Tho
nights Of the tribes ons with another ar"
now, the returned traveller, say. opera
boure nTalr. In tho last great nsht tho
only man hurt broke his leg In running away.
The native. shoot a great deal. but mostly
at each others pigs They are great p'S
eaters on this island this travellers wefe
troubled by big sand flies They say that
this 4. the only island OF the group on which
tho fies nre seen. and the natives have ira
dltion that they were thrown on tn the island.
In hg cocosnut shell. by revengeful god
dAss Some fine photos OF dancing girls
and many curios were brought away by the
two travellers.
While the Gaulois was anchored In Tswata
Bay at another island Of the group Portu-
ruese was spoken with who had been present
Mt one Of tho last internecine fights. He
said that he was In canoe Of one Of the
4 tril nd ha n n