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New-York tribune., 1900-10-23
Bankers posted rates were:

DOMESTIC EXCHANGE. - Domestic exchange
on New-York follows at the places named
New-Oreans- Commercial 81 Is discount; bank
par. San Francsco-Sight 10c; telegraph 12Iac
CIncnnati-Between banks, l0c l5c discount;
over the counter, SOC premium. Boston-5c and 1oc
discount Chicago-30c discount Charleston-Buy-
ing Toe off; selling. par. Savannah-Buying. S-I6c;
selling 1-16c discount.
BANK CLEARINCS. - New York - Exchanges
$120 694 2O5; balances, $5976219. Observation-Disclosures
SIG 024 259; balances $16376sS. Philadelphia Ex-
changes S12 67, ,255; balances, $2,627s4 Baltimore
Exchanges. S2,S31 73s: balances. $52443l Chicago
Exchanges, $24, POS, ,626; balances, $2,2317 721.
FOREIGN MONEY MARKET.-Cau money in
London, Ia per cent. open market discount rate
for short bills. 3Q31s cent; for long bills 9-64
39s per cent Berlin discount rate, 21 per for
three months bills. 37s per cent for short bills
Berlin exchange on London, 20 marks 45H pfennigs
Paris exchange on London, 25 francs 1l1 centmes
Paris discount rate. 3 per cent.
FOREIGN SECURITIES-British consols 99A
for money SO 3-l6 for the account. Spanish As
closed in London at 69A. French rentes 100 francs
THE SILVER MARKET.-Bar silver 64Iac; Mex
lean silver dollars 50Ac. Bar silver in London
closed at 30 1-16d.
GOLD PREMIUM.-In Madrid, 3155; Lisbon, S7
Buenos Ayres, 1870 Rome 6.15
New-York tribune., 1900-10-23
THE DAYS OPERATIONS IN BONDS.
GOVERNMENT BoNDs.-Markst firm. Final
quotations follow:

RAILROAD BONDS.-Market strong and active
Total sales amounted in par value to $2SO4 300
against g 293S.oOO on Saturday The heaviest deal
ings were in Atchison and Baltimore and Ohio is
Sues Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern division
Slss) Central of Georgia 5s. Central Pacific s16s
Chesapeake and Ohio 41ks, Colorado Midland lst
S-4s' Kansas City Southern IS. Mexican Central
1st and "a incomes, Missouri Pacific Trust IS and
lst 6s Northern Pacific IS and As Reading general
IS, St Louis and Iron Mountain As and IS ST
Louis Southwestern lists and DDS, Southern Paciac
4s. Southern Railway 1st 5s. Union Pacific IS.
wabash deoenture Bs' and Wisconsin Central gen.
eral IS
New-York tribune., 1900-10-23
CURRENCY TRANSFERS.

No transfers OF currency to the interior were re-
ported by the Sub-Treasury yesterday The total
amount OF money transferred through the Sub
Treasury to the interior up to and including Octo-
ber 20 this year was S4.726OOO. or this amount
there shipped S. 467 900 New Orleans 81 75O
600 to Chicago and S3.3OO.OOO to st. Louis. The
transfers of money through the Sub-Treasury last
year began on August go and up 20 October 20 Of
that year aggregated S7,s2OOOO. OF that amount
Chicago took S4.OO0.OOO. New-Orleans SS67OOOO and
st. Louis Sl5OOO0 The grand total Of transfers up
to the end Of the 1899 season was Sl4O40 600.
New-York tribune., 1900-10-23
Outside SFCTPJTIES

The outside securities market closed firm and
active, Chicago and Alton issues were strong The
trading in them being heavy. the common sold at
81. preferred to 6s4. subs to nOA but closed a
shade below the highest OF the day AmaIgamated
Copper was active at the opening and made an ad-
vance of over point. but closed quiet and frac-
tion off from the highest. Standard OIL closed at
575g57S against 57Sg576 Saturday Last prices Of
other prominent issues were: Havana Commercial
s18G1O15; preferred. SS1aq41 Baking Powder pre-
ferred. sS19g9415; Markeen Copper 2Q4; Amalga-
mated Copper. sS&Qs4; Rubber Goods 2sazsss pre-
ferred 1880; General Carriage. 51.Q51a: New-York
Transportation, 7%qSA. General quotations follow:
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GENERAL CARRIAGE.

feature Of the trading in the outside market
General Carriage. which in request at
advancing figures. Interests identified with the
company have been considerable buyers Of the
stock OF late. and the market supply now seems to
be small. The company's business is said to be
rapidly increasing. 1t is TO erect large building
for its on Sixth-ave., extending from Forty
third 10 Forty-fourth-st. The company has
qured from the International Power Company. a
motor, which is pronounced much superior to
the one heretofore employed.
New-York tribune., 1900-10-23

St Paul 1884, Illinois Central. 1231Z; Louisville
and Nashville. 7S1s; Union Pacific. preferred. IS;
New-York Central. 137; Erie 1915; Pennsylvania.
6ss4; Reading. 8% Erie first preferred 1864; North
ern Pacific preferred, 70; Grand Trunk, 67s, and
Anaconda, 10S.
New-York tribune., 1900-10-23
AMERICAN SECURITIES ABROAD

London. Oct 2. p. m.-Ths market for Amerf
can securities was strong higher Closing
prices follow: Atchison, s2s; Canadian Pacific On.
New-York tribune., 1900-10-23
BOOM DAY IN STOCKS.
HIGHER PRICES ANDACTTVITY
GOOD DEMAND FOR CHEAP SECURITIES
CALL MONEY ADVANCES AND
STERLING DROPS.

Closing prices yesterday Of the principal ac-
tive securities and net changes from Saturdays 8
final quotations were:
New-York tribune., 1900-10-23

GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS-Customs receints
reported from Washington. $729 5s6; internal rava
nue. receipts a5O9,1 ,11O; miscellaneous receints s17
4S7 Total receipts for the day. S2 22Ss14s: exnendi
lures. a,75O00O. Receipts for the month 70 data
SSo0n,S66: expenditures. s93, 5000 excess ~ -
oeipts &.f56s56. Receipts for fiscal year to date
SSl,0O1s9; expenditures $177O64 S23; excess or 70
ceipts S,955S7s. Receipts of National han,, -
for redemption S317 ,531
New-York tribune., 1900-10-23
COLORADO SPRINGS STOCKS.

Closing quotations on the Colorado Springs MIN
ing Stock Exchange. furnished by William P. Bon
bright & Co. OF Colorado Springs:
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FERRY COMPANIES.

'And interest. TEX interest
New-York tribune., 1900-10-23
CHICAGO STOCKS.

Furnished by Walker Brothers. No. Il Broadway.
New-York tribune., 1900-10-23

Jan. 20 Oct. 1900. 1S5S2 21I 1I,ll4444 II'o09'
PERE MARQUETTE.
Second week in Oct. S65 T6T S152S0 SIeSSSssss
Ian. / to Oct. IA -. 2s5O934 5.166.113 5,soIhS
CHICAGO AND NORTHWESTERN
Month September. So SOS 2T4 So 1771s5 49g s
Jan 10 Sept 3d.. 20 S26567 3O.1TO.24I Slo'oUo
PITTsBURG. CINCINNATI CHICAGO AND ST. LOUIE
New-York tribune., 1900-10-23
THE FEDERAL TREASURY.

Washington, Oct 22-The condition of the Treas
ury, divisions of issue and redemption at the be-
ginning of business to-day was as follows:
RESERVE FUND.
New-York tribune., 1900-10-23
SALES AT THE STOCK EKCHANGE.

RAILROAD AND OTHER STOCKS.
New-York tribune., 1900-10-23
MONEY AND EXCHANGE.

MONEY MARKET.-CalI money advanced to s
per cent yesterday, but the bulk OF the business
was done at 31a per cent. While the bank reserves
are low. the receipts OF gold from abroad will soon
cause considerable increase in holdings. The de-
mand for currency from the South and West has
apparently ceased. shipments through the
Sub-Treasury were made Saturday or yesterday.
Sterling exchange declined the gold import point
in yesterdays market, and further engagements
of the metal are now expected. Sight sterling is
down, &c from Saturday. Money rates follow:
Call rates, 500 per cent 32 per cent be-
ing the ruling rate. Time money. 4I3Q5 per cent
for sixty days. 41za5 per for three. four and
six months railroad collateral. Commercial
paper. $685. per cent for three. four and six
months for the best names, and above for names
we'll known
FOREIGN EXCHANGE.-Market weak and
lower. Actual closing rates follow:
Cables Sight Sixty DAYS
Francs ......... 5.1Sb b1SA as 1S1s 5.2l7s45 2lt4
Raichsmarks 9475g9i 1916 94as d94 II 10 % I6a0is
Guilders 40 l-l6840ls 39A a39 1910
New-York tribune., 1900-10-23
RAILROAD EARNINGS.

GRAND TRUNK.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-23
ARMY INCREASE URGED.
SECRETARY ROOT POINTS OUT THE
NECESSITY FOR IMMEDIATE
LEGISLATION

Washington. Dec. 22-At the last meeting of
the Senate Committee on Military Affairs the
proceedings Of which were made public to-day,
Secretary Root made strong representation of
the necessity for immediate legislation for the
rehef of the Army. He declared that if Con-
sress did not at once increase the Army in
substantial accordance with the recommends
tions Of the War Department the United States
would be obliged to abandon a large part of the
Philippine Islands where civil government is
established. If the present garrisons were with
drawn from certain parts of the islands the
municipal officers, mostly Filipinos, will be left
defenceless, with every prospect of being de-
prived of their lives and property, and at the
same time the United States will be disgraced,
the Secretary said, for having proved faithless
to its solemn obligations He argued that it was
necessary TO pass the Department bill as a
whole, in order properly to adjust the military
organizations TO the new conditions.
I'VE do not. any of u.s. he said, expect that
for any considerable period an army of 100000
will be maintained end for an army of 10000
men the provisions (made by the committee) are
sufficient
With reference to the staff details the secre-
tary said ne was convinced that the control
of the permanent staff of the departments in
Washington is aTevil that ought TO be remedied
and that it IS highly important for the Army
that there should be interchangeable service be-
tween the line and the staff In answer to an
inquiry the Secretary said that it was of minor
Importance whether there a corps or regi-
mental formation of the artillery branch, and
that. while he favored the former, he really
cared little about the matter. which he regarded
purely technical He said he had put the
corps formation provision into the bill because
it had been generally represented to him a
wise provision.
Secretary Root devoted considerable atten-
tion to the Army canteen, urging that it was a
great means OF maintaining the morality health
ard discipline Of the troops. He pointed out
that the post exchange is club where the men
get together to read, talk and smoke, playing
checkers and other games, and drinking under
such natural restraints as the place afforded.
Prohibition of the cantee1, the Secretary said,
would interfere with enlistments, the men
would not enlist if they knew they were TO be
confined in reform school. He considered the
agitation against the canteen as a misguided
one, holding that to abolish it would drive the
soldiers out Of the post exchanges, where they
were subject to salutary restraints into the
demoralizing and vicious surroundings outside
of the Army posts. 1t would result in more
drinking and more deception among those who
drank. The Secretary also pointed out that the
proposed enactment would convey an entirely
erroneous and prejudicial view to the public as
to what had been the course of the Army in
regulating the sale of liquor.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-23
JOINT NOTE SIGNED.
READY FOR PRESENTA7TON
TO CHINA'.S ENJOYS.
THE INDISPosITIoN OF Ii HUNG
CHANG THE ONLY CAUSE FOR
FURTHER DELAY


Peking, Dec. 22.-The last obstacle having been
removed, the joint note was signed to-day by all
the foreign Ministers, including the Envoy from
the Netherlands, who arrived only recently The
note will be delivered to Ii Hung Chang and
Prince Ching. the Chinese plenipotentiaries, as
soon as the former shall have sufficiently recov-
cred from his indisposition.
fer to believe. despite the signing of the note,
which they did not believe would take place, that
the principal negotiations must be carried on in
Europe or America: They resent the British
modification of the note for, as they say, some
Power or Powers might not be satisfied until the
indemnity had been paid in full, which would
mean the occupation of Peking for an indefinite
time it cannot be expected that China can
raise what would be required possibly 1,0Oo.-
100000 taels-aIl a. once. AS matter of fact, 1t
will take several years.
Ii Hung Chang's condition is reported to-day
to be so much, improved that he was able to be
out of bed for a short time
The cavalry and infantry detachments which
have been investgatin the reported troubles
near Ho-Si-Wu have returned, and report that
there is nothing to cause alarm All the trouble
they say, is on the other side of the river, which
the allies are not protecting. 1t was discovered
that a party of Catholic Christians had started
on an expedition, but its whereabouts is not
known
New-York tribune., 1900-12-23
DISORDERLY STRIKERS FIRED ON
DISPERSED BY THE POLICE OF ANTwER
WITH REvoLvERs AND sABREs

DISPERSED BY THE POLICE OF ANTWERP
WITH REvoLvERs AND sABREs.
Antwerp Dec 22-The striking dockmen he
came more defiant to-day, and their attitude re-
suited in several conflicts with the police one
OF which was serious. During the morning
groups of strikers interfered with the men who
were coming from the provinces TO take their
places, and in several instances the new men
were maltreated.
This afternoon when an attempt was made to
resume operations at the OckeriH Wharf 1000
strikers attempted to prevent the resumption
The strikers were dispersed by the police with
drawn sabres and. under police protection work
was begun by the foreign hands. Later the
strikers menaced men who were working upon
the steamer MAJ, and threatened them with
death The workmen were put to flight
The most serious outbreak OF the day occurred
at the Ockerill Wharf. where the strikers re-
assembled and were charged by the police with
drawn. sabres. The officers used their revolvers
also, and IL is stated that thirty men were
wounded. ten of them seriously Many arrests
were made.
three steamers at the Old Basinf and were en-
gagged by the police. Some were wounded, and
the rioters were dispersed upon the arrival of
police reinforcements
Tonight the docks are quiet. It is said that
the agitators have decided not TO make any
manifestation tomorrow, desiring to respect the
entrance into the city of Prince and Princess
strong police precautions to prevent an out
break.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-23

Washington Dec 22-Rear-Adnniral Endcott.
Chief OF the Bureau OF Yards and Docks, has re-
ceived the report OF the special board headed by
Commander George A. Converse which was ap-
pointed TO look into certain disagreements between
the contractors and the Navy Department concern
ing the construction OF the League Island dock.
The dock was to be built originally OF timber. but
later It decided TO construct stone dock in
stead. The contractors claimed that more money
was needed for this reconstruction than the De
partment was willing to allow The Board in it's
report recommends an increase of SS50,oo0 for the
building of the stone concrete dock this sttl being
within the limit of allowed in the apprOpria-
ton. The Board also recommends that the dock
shall retain its original size. Admiral Endicott
has reviewed the report. but will take no action
on IL for several days, during which time the cor
tractors will have an opportunity TO express their
views the findings OF the Board. An order
New-York tribune., 1900-12-23
SEVERAL MURDERS IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

Columbia S c., Dec. 2 (SpeciaD.-Several
murders with unusual features were reported to-
day A party of young went from St Georges
to PregnalTs last night to attend dance The
young men seem to have been rowdy. and on their
way to the station they fired on. and Agnew
Fielder, aged eighteen. and member OF prom
inent family, was instantly killed.
An unknown person assassinated s. P. Carter. a
Fairfield County farmer he opened his door last
night in response to a summons
In Coleton County James BarnweIl found
murdered his neck had been broken in what seems
to have been a hand TO hand struggle
In York County negro boy deliberately shot on
the head OF Edward Tradewell, and then. weeping.
begged bystanders to cut his throat. He did not
explain his reasons for the murder.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-23
70 ABOLISH MISSOURI RIVER coMnISsIoN

Washington. Dec. 22-The River and Harbor bill
as il VIII be reported from the House Committee
soon after the reconvening Of Congress on Janury
win carry q provision aboishing the Missouri hlVer
Commission. The provision already mas been
agreed upon. and only waits the 1orInula1oH %
the h1l "a 6n5 = Mace in il The decision to dis
continue the Commission is said 70 have oeen
unanimous on the part Of the committee ana II Is
the result Of statements made by members OF the
House whose districts touch the Missouri on either
SIDE They generally expressed the opinion 'hal
the navteatson ~ the stream is so limited to
render the Commission useless. The opinion was
that as the improvements Of the river consist al
most entirely Of the protection Of the banks ms
Nofk could be done as well IL left oirectIy 70 tne
secretary o. War IL again placed In the nanos
- - ue Commission. and the comrnlttee acceP5sesco
lils view The Commission was crealeo IN loo4,
so al present consists Of Lieutenant-Co amos
SSlcKney OF the Engineer Corps. presioent' Saa2or
Ihonas Il Hsndbury, Of the Engineer CorpSS'
Sa5or W. L. Marshall, Engineer Corps; Charles o.
Tfoaohead and c. L. Chanee.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-23
DANIsH DAIRY METHODS. i
AMERICAN BUTTER MAKERS HAVE A FOR.
MIDABLE COMPETITOR

AMEFSICAN BUIIER MAKERS FAVE "A FOHe
MIDABLE COMPETITOR
Washington. Dec 2 (SpeciaD.-Major Henry Z
Alvord the chief OF the Dairy Division OF the De-
parrmert OF Agriculture. has Just returned 10
Washington from an eight months trip in Europe
Major Alvord handled the exhibits OF the Bureau
of Animal Industry AT the Paris Exposition. which
included American butter. cheese and meats. These
products carried off high honors the Bureau receiv
ing four grand prizes For the last two months
Major Alvord has been travelling throughout the
principal dairying sections Of Europe He has made
special study of the English butter market For
two years the Department, through the Dairy pivi-
sion. has been trying TO invade this market with
prime American butter, and the results have been
fairly satisfactory Fha principal competitor is
Denmark. and Major Alvord's trip through that
country shows that the dairymen of the United
States have 10 compete with most perfect system
of organization and cooperation. combined with
Government assistance to a marked degree The
Danish Government practically regulates the quail
ity of the product exported
Butter is made mostly in large creameries. and
the Government has a system of inspection OF
creamery products so impartial and rigid that the
result is almost uniformly good exportation- Tho
butter is not better than the American cream
cry, but it is uniform. The method OF inspection
The Government Board selects sample tubs from
"a tba crasreres THESE ssmpes are erteisss
carefully by commercial judges paid by the Gov
Government expert is Immediately sent to the poor
creamerieS TO get at the bottom or the trouble and
render any assistance possible with the Govern
ment at his back. All the Danish butter is ex-
ported with the exception OF a small percen tage
reserved for the weathier class The Danish people
themselves at oleomargarine- All Europe, Major
Alvord says. eats oleo. and eats Il knowingly, and
prefers IL at the prices asked-1O cents a pound
against so or 35 for butter.
The Danish Government has Elm operation what is
known system Of cow control The -dairyr1er
contribute a certain amount and the Government
makes a like expenditure in supplying experts TO
cooperate in feeding and caring for animals and
advising the farmers Of the weak points IN their
herds, Natural conditions in the United states are
however, more advantageous. and u IS believed
that under proper management this country can
the millions OF pounds OF butter annually imported
by Great Britain.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-23
FIGHT FOR KANSAS SENAToRsHIP.
NJ A Low HOLDING THE BALANCE OF POWER
CHANCES OF BAKER AND BURTON


CHANCES OF BAKER AND BURTON
TSsshington Dec % (SpeciaD--As the time ar
proaches for the meeting OF the Kansas Legislators
the contest over the United States Senatorship
from that State assumes more interesting aspect.
II is evident that neiher Senator Lucien Baker
J. r. Burton has been able 70 obtain a clear ma
jority OF the Republican members-elect. and It Is
doubtful whether either OF them Will be able 10
accomplish this by the time the Legislature meets.
of the Republican caucus Immediately preceding
the meeting of the Legislature in joint ballot on
January % other men will announce their candi-
daces. thus adding additional complications TO the
situation.
NJ. A Low. the general solicitor Of the Rock ISL
and Railroad. continues undoubtedly 20 hold the
balance OF power He could throw the. Seuatorshfp
TO either Burton or Baker. But Mr.. Low Is await
ing developments. II is tntimated that Mr. Low
has a candidate who will be brought to the front
az the proper time, provided there is a reasona BILE
certainty that his candidate can win by drawing
from the friends OF the leading opposing aspiranrs
Baker and Burton
Senator Baker has forged to the front perceptibly
in the last weeks and IL Is evident that against
Burton. he has the best OF the fight though he un-
doubtedly still lacks several votes OF majority OF
the Republican members OF the Legislature. Bur
ton is following close second This is evidently
what Mr.. Low desires, II the Baker and Burton
can control the balance OF power he will be in
position force or the other Of the candidates
10 come to the support OF the man OF his choice
Before his departure for Kansas last night SEN
ator Baker expressed confidence OF his reelection,
provided the situation was not further complicated
BY the entrance into the race OF other candidates.
test between himself and Mr.. Burton. feeling
that he can beat his old antagonist
New-York tribune., 1900-12-23

and forever disqualified from holding any Office
or honors.
XII
The Chinese Government TO undertake to ne
gotiate amendments to the treaties of COM
merce and navigation considered useful by the
foreign Powers. and upon other matters pertain
ing to their commercial relations. with the OBJ
ject of facilitating them
XII
: The Chinese Government to determine in what
manner to reform the Department OF Foreign
Affairs and TO modify the Court ceremonials
concerning the reception Of foreign representa-
tives, in the manner to be indicated by the
Powers
Until the Chinese Government has complied
with the above conditions to the satisfaction
Of the Powers, the, undersigned can hold out no
expectation that the occupation of Reking and
the provinces of Chilli by the general forces
can be brought to a conclusion.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-23
no CREATE CLIFF DWELLERS PARK.

Washington. Dec. p (SpeciaD.-Following up his
work of recent years for the preservation OF the nat
ural wonders of the s unsettled OF the great
West Representative John #. Lacey. of Iowa.
chairman of the House Committee Public Lands,
has introduced a bill for the creation OF Cliff
Dwellers' National Park. This measure sets aside
as a Federal reservation tract of land in New
Mexico in which found the ruins OF the pre-
historic caves or cliff dwellings used by early
Indigenous race. The Government is 10 reserve and
nrofect these ruins and to open the area which
Contains them 10 students and sghtseers under nee
essarv restrictions. Excavations be allowed
under the supervision of the Interior Department
N the work Is done in the interest of scientific
ar educational institution.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-23

upon his system of multiplex wireless telegraphy.
and made experiments showing the reception OF
messages from Charlottenburg two miles west. and
Schoenweide. eight miles east Of Berlin. simulta-
neously These messages were caught the
same lightning rod Professor Slaby stated that the
same receiving wire would serve for an indefinite
nuroer OF messages coming simultaneously while
wanted. W
The Emperor listened intently. and eomn,sntsd
SInlnngly. signifying his approval to General Won
Foopleiskl. Imperial Postmaster. After the lecture
His Majesty engaged Professor SIaby in earnest
conversation for half hour
BELLE OF NEw-YORK" IN GERMAN-'Ths
Belle of New York. was given at the Central The
atre this evening in German.