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New-York tribune., 1900-03-28
THE REF. Mr. ELJOT.S LFcrrRF

Many members and friends of the New England
Society went TO The Waldorf-Astorfa last night to
hear the Rev. Samuel A. Eliot lecture on "OId
Cambridge and the Founding of Harvard College"
Mr.. Ehots audience deeply interested in MS
presentation Of a subject which in itself one
that naturally appealed TO those present. A num-
Der OF excellent illustrations accopa MED the talk
The entertainment was varied by the presence Of
the Old English Glee Singers, who sang a number
OF selections Walter Henry Hall was the con-
ductor. The male quartet included Marsham Cock
aday. counter tenor; ". Theodore Van YORK tenor:
4; 2 Hyde, barytone, and Miles Bracewel basso
There was also choir of boys
New-York tribune., 1900-03-28
ATTITUDE OF THE UNITED STATES.

Washington, March 2I.-The State Department
has not been advised that the Danish Govern
ment intends To introduce bill az present In the
Danish Parliament providing for the sale TO the
United States Of the islands OF ST. Thomas and
St Croix. The opinion prevails here that il any
such measure is introduced az this stage II viii
be through the independent action OF some per-
sons not directly connected with the Government
Of Denmark The reason for this belief is found
In the fact that the negotiations which have
been in progress between the two governments
IN rather indefinite fashion for some time have
not yet reached a stage where legislative action
would seem 20 be necessary.
II IS said that the Government knows OF no
interest superior to its in connection with
the transfer Of title to these Danish West Indian
islands, and even II some other government has
through previous negotiations secured what il
regarded option the islands the same
would De OF no avail as against the pre-emnent
rights OF the United States, should that Govern
ment incline 20 the purchase of the islands and
the Danish Government be willing 70 sell at all
New-York tribune., 1900-03-28
" - COLLEGE 4Np 80 LSL4Nn.

Washington. March p (SpeciaD.-The gunboat
vixen left San Juan to-day for Isla de Veiques or
Crab Island southeast of Puerto Rico tc look for
good harbor there. She has a complete surveying
apparatus, and VIII make a thorough investigation
Of the locality The exploration is undertaken by
the Navy Department AZ the suggestion of the
Naval war College, which has reason to suspect
that crab Island in all probability has tremendous
ategic possibilities especially in the event of the
United States failing TO acquire the. Danish West
indies II is believed that should a good harbor
be found there fortified naval COaling base should
be promptly established. with the object of more
effectively commanding the eastern entrances to
the Caribbean Sea than would be feasible from San
Juan. The latter harbOT is easily blockaded.
having most OF the characteristics of Santiago de
Cuba, and besides. II is inaccessible in certain
New-York tribune., 1900-03-28
RE4R-4DNTR4L DAY RETIRED.

CAPTAIN sIIAs W TERRY VIII. BE PROMOTED
TO FILL THE VACANCY.
Washington. March p (SpeciaD Admiral
Benjamin F. Day has voluntarily applied for re
renent from the active list of the Navy, and his
name will be placed on the retired list tomorrow
He has not been TO since February. 1895, and
therefore compelled TO take the next vacant
command af1ost, for which ne incapacitated
by falling down elevator shaft several months
ago. Admiral Day. who has been d member OF the
Retiring Board since September, 1897, was pro-
NOTED to his present grade last March. He was
born in Ohio January 16, 1SE. and was graduated
from Naval Academy II ISL going immediate tely
o the Gulf blockaGing squadron. He was wounded
q night engagement the Mississippi, but
served through the war and took part in the at
tack Fort Fisher. IN the new Navy he com
rnanded the Boston and the Baltimore. Captain
Silas " Terry commanding the Washington Navy
Yard viii be promoted TO the vacancy as rear
adr
New-York tribune., 1900-03-28
RETURN OF SENATE COMHTSSIOy
IT'S WORK IN CUBA FINIsHED-NATIvE
VIEW ON BOND PAYMENTS

Havana, March 2I.-The Dolphin will leave
here for the United States Tomorrow carrying
the members of the Senate Cuban Committee
The Senator'S say that they will not talk for
publication until after they have presented their
report. which they will do shortly. They as
sert, however, that they came with certain well
defined plans for gathering information, and
have carried these out wherever they have gone.
They have seen in private most of the repre-
sentative Cubans. and have secured their views
and opinions. few of which have been published
as in most instances the consultations have
been regarded as confidential
One interview has been given out that with
General Monteagudo and Colonel Villuondas.
who assured the members Of the Commission
that the country was entirely free from bandits
and cited the safety with which peddling Turks
traversed all districts selling trinkets and also
the fact that the owner Of a sugar estate would
longer hesitate to drive alone with q large
sum of money to pay his employees. They as
sured the committee that there was no agita-
ton in the eastern provinces. and that desire
for annexation to the United States did not ex-
isl in Cuba.
Senator Platt asked them whether the Cubans
would be disposed to pay the bonds issued dur
ing the revolution. They replied that they were
ready 10 pay those issued during the last
beliCn, but not those issued in 1858 They
press the opinion that the bonds issued would
not reach a high total. adding that the Cuban
Government would certainly pay the Cuban
army.
In reply TO Senator Platt's inquiry as 10
whether the Cubans would pay the French
bonds. they said they would not, those bonds
represented a Spanish loan.
Senator Platt asked what the Cubans would
do if France were 10 send a fleet and demand
payment and General Monteagudo replied that
either they would stand up for themselves and
fight the United States Government would
interfere il did in order 70 prevent Great
Britain from doing what she liked 70 Venez-
uea.
Senators Butler and Pettigrew have arrived
here They say they are merely paying visit
OF personal curiosity. Congressman Hawley
has also arrived, and viii remain few days
looking after his interests
New-York tribune., 1900-03-28
Captain r. D EVANS ARRIVES FROM G

CAPTAIN P. D. EVANS ARRIVES FROM CUBA
Captain Robey D. Evans, of the Navy, with his
right arm and hand in a sling. arrived here yester-
day the steamship Havana. from Havana. Cuba
where he had been since March 8 for his health.
He accompanied by his wife and daughter
Rheumatism had affected his hand and arm. Cap
tain Evans would not discuss the condition of af-
fairs in Cuba. He said he had only fifteen minutes
to catch a train for Washington.
J. A Springer. ex-United States Vice-Consu at
Havana, but in the banking business there
also q paSse nger the Havana. He said
there was nothing to,tell Of the situation on the
island. as II had all been told. Nj L. Flaherty and
a party OF friends were the dock 10 meet Leo
pOid de CavalaL Marquis de Pinar del Rio. ana his
son, Manuel, who their way Europe The
Marquis was Cuban planter and prominent in
Cuban politics before the war
New-York tribune., 1900-03-28
BISHOP ANzER'S MISSION.

Berlin, March 21.-The Cologne ''volks Zei-
tung" declares that the presence Of Bishop An
ger, OF shan-Tung. in Berlin at this juncture is
desgned TO induce more vigorous diplomatic
action by the German Minister Peking. and
not 10 invoke armed i'm erference for the safety
OF German missions in 5han-Tung. Bishop An
ger mas pointed out, the Cologne newspaper
says, that the French Minister at Picking dipio-
matically enforced the deposition of Viceroy
Yum Sien, who was always violently hostile 70
Europe
New-York tribune., 1900-03-28
THE OPEN DOOR IN CHINA.
CORRESPONDENCE SENT TO CONGRESS BY
SECRETARY HAY


Washington, March - (SpecaD.-Secretary Hay
delivered 10 Congress to-day the whole corre-
spondence relating TO the open door" from the
drst suggestion made by him last fall 10 the Ma
uon's holding spheres Of influence in China down
TO his final note those nations on March 20
which was in itself tantamount TO the exchange Of
treaty ratifcations. The letters giving the orig
inal suggestion made by this Government and the
assurances from the SIX Powers of their adhesion
TO the principle, sustain precisely the first an
nounceent OF the successful ternina ton of the ne
gotiatiOns and the terms Of the agreement given
in The Tribune's Washington dispatches Of Feb
rUary q From the documents published to-day II
appears that September last the State De
Partmeut addressed to the American Aubas-
sadors d London. Berlin and ST. Petersburg
copies Of formal declaration setting forth the de
sires of this Government Italy and Japan
addressed about q month later. While the formal
declarations sent To the Ambassadors were similar
IN each case Yet each official adopted different
phraseology in addressing the Government 10 which
ne IS accredited
The correspondence consists Of Ambassador
Choate's note to Lord Salisbury; the responses Of
the various Powers accepting the American pro-
posal and Secretary Hays note expressing the
qualification Of the President at ne successful ter
minatiOn OF the negotiations
New-York tribune., 1900-03-28
GpeciaI Monies.
Health an Important Consideration.

In seeking ycI-ssIf
that conducive heal1h-resh attractive
scenery peT1eC- conditions
roundings all crnvenlencss a place 3
Park H-on-the-H HudSoa. Detailed description
superb property application by
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE 90 80 Brcadway. y 2
Expression by artifcial teeth D-aae.
dentist 454 lexington Ave. +5-h Award C1lumbian
Exposition
Iris Violet sschets The perfect Violet for
paper l@ces. etc CasweH Massey Co.. New York
and Newport R /
New-York tribune., 1900-03-28
TRANSATLANTIC TRAVELLERS.

Among those who sail for Liverpool the White
Star liner Teutonic to-day Sir Henry Bromley
Bart. Lady Bromley and Miss Bromley: Miss
Beatrice Harraden, Alderman George Franklin
Theodore Haviland and James J. Macfadyen
The American liner New-York, which sails to-
day for southampton will carry among others
Peter Cooper Hewitt Mr.. and Mrs Stilson Hutch
ms, Mrs Spencer Ledyard, Mr. and Mrs Clement
Scott Walter ". Watrous. Mr.. and Mrs Joseph
T. Wfdener and Arthur Hnmphreys-Owen. Secre-
tary the British Embassy AT Washington.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-28

PEoUTY-At So. sos West Ena-a~ r1esdzv. Mar2
q -5tsrse me- 5@s'' SSs-aas Fr'ny ~iao~ OF
Funeral at rrtnity Church Geneva Thursday. at io1
aence. No ls West 2lst-st, warren A, Ransom As
Ina7ioa e;h-oyss ana 29,s-sS-. At Il a. N.
Friends are c1reialv invited.
PARK George william s.Gsss sen a william ssasl r..
Church, en- THURSDAY. xaros - al 70 a. n
sTRYKER- sudaeuIy. a. bis reres=e. IN Asbury PARK
J. srneay morning, Marcs z5 re Rev Peter
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Services at ne resdsnes Of 70. leOs Car
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Funeral residence ssotiaad-s- sourh Orange
". Ieavias &c, Ba1esy-s; Se~-rars ar sso
L4sehheld tCon=) papers please ee7y-
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years son o David and Caroline " vaisrr.as-
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lste julia y WeisA VibeeEt, aged 2 yearz
F'iaera services az Trinity Chapel thursday aiarca n
Philadelphia. Hartford Caicaso papers please cupv
A-rhe Kensfco Cen.etery.-P-,vate
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Undertnkers.
Burial and Cremarion Co--Strph-n Merritt P-esL.
18Th s. sth Ave Inte-msnts II AL Cemeteries rsie.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-28
CHINA'S WOES INCREASE.
REBELS AND IMPERIAL TROOPS FIGHT
ING IN THE NORTH

Peking. March 21.-The Boxer movement In
the North is assuming alarming proportions
News has been received here that an indecisive
nut severe fight has taken place between the
Boxers and imperial troops at Yen-Chiu.
province Of Chilli Each force numbered about
n1teen hundred men, and there were heavy casu-
alties both sides
Shanghai, March pa private dispatch re-
ceived here confirms the report that British
missionary has been killed at Kaipng
New-York tribune., 1900-03-28
crsr0NS IySPEcToRs NV noRE -

Washington. March q (SpeciaD.-A committee
representing the inspectors Of customs of the Port
Of NeV-York appeared before the Ways and Means
Committee to-day urge the passage Of the bill
10 increase their compensation from 81 10 S. day
The committee argued the case with skill and
effectiveness, and evidently made a favorable i'm
preston Chairman Payne and his colleagues
who listened ottentively It's members and asked
them many questions The chief spokesman Of the
committee was Inspector Herman B. Wilson
Deputy Surveyor Daniel z. Dowling who accom-
panied the delegation, also spoke. emphasizing the
statements made in his official report in favor of
he
New-York tribune., 1900-03-28
PARCELS p0gT WITH NICARAGUA.

washington. March 27-The negotiations for a
parcels post convention between this country and
Nicaragua which have been in progress for several
months have been completed. and the treaty will
be signed by the Postmaster-General. II VIII then
be forwarded Nicaragua 10 be signed by the
proper officials there The agreement, which will
go into effect on is similar 70 parcels post
conventions negotiated with other South American
New-York tribune., 1900-03-28
DELEG4rE TO ConnERcE CONGRESS-

George J. Corey late Consul to Amsterdam and
now president Of the National Commercial and In
dustrial League. has been chosen official delegate
from this country the international Congress on
Commerce and Industries. which wifi convene ar
the Paris Exposition on July % Mr. Corey origi-
many proposed the additional American Department
o. commerce the name of which president McKin-
ley suggested changing to Department of Com
merce and Industries.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-28
SUBJECT or YALE-PRINCETON DEBATE.

Princeton, n J.. March 27 (SpeciaD.-Princeton
has submitted the following question to Yale for
the annual YaIe-PrincetOn debate:
Resolved That the Hay-Pauncefote Treaty should
be ratified IN the form in which II was originally
submitted 10 the Senate Gt being understood that
any change in the terms OF the treaty any action
by The Senate affecting the treaty is not germane
to the question issue).
Yale has the choice of sides. Princeton also sub
mitted list of twenty judges from which Yale
VIII select nine, in order of preference, TO fudge
the final debate
New-York tribune., 1900-03-28
DISPOSAL OFD4NISH ISLANDS
SALE OF ST. THOMAS AND
ST CROIX TO THIS COUNTRY.

London March PA dispatch to the Ex-
change Telegraph Company from Paris says that
the sale Of the Danish Antilles to the United
States has practically been completed.
Copenhagen. March 21.-Nothing is known in
competent circles here 10 confirm the Paris re-
port regarding the sale Of the Danish Antilles 70
the United States
New-York tribune., 1900-03-28
LOHN D. cRLVMINs,s ILLNEsS.

John D. Crimmins who has been III al his home
No. 80 East Sxty-eighth-st., for several days had
not recovered sufficiently yesterday 10 come down
town and appear before the Grand Jury 70 testify
IN matters relating 70 the Third Avenue Railroad
At hts home IL said that he was much
proved, however, and would be out n a few days-
New-York tribune., 1900-03-28
} p MORGAN TO SAIL TO-DAY.

J. Pierpont Morgan, who had intended 10 sail for
Europe the Oceanic last "Wednesday on his an
nuaI spring business trip but who deferred his de-
parture in consequence of the death OF Charies Il
Coster. one OF his partners in the firm OF j p
Morgan d Co, will be passenger on the 4 Aentonlc
sailing to-day He will probably De away Iof sew
trs4
New-York tribune., 1900-03-28
ENGLAND Has NOT 4POLOGIzED.
NO INVESTIGATION MADE OF MACRUMs
CHARGES

London, March 21-The report published in
the United States that Lord Salisbury has apol-
ogtzed for the opening of American consular
mail in South Africa is untrue Nothing what
ever has passed between the two Governments
on this matter, and the British Premier has
taken no action 10 investigate the allegations OF
Charles z. Macrum former Consul of the United
States at Pretoria, nor has he been reques ted
10 do so. 4 printed facsimile of letter 10 Mr..
Macrum alleged to have been opened was given
10 Lord Salisbury by a representative of The
Associated Press but he made no comment nor
did he direct that anything be done.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-28
FAVORABLE ENGLISH COMMENT.

London, March 2s-"The Daily Mall" in an ed-
torial dealing with extracts from the correspondence
between the United States Government and Euro
pean Powers upon the question Of the open door"
policy in China says:
America has forever renounced the policy Of the
in the greatest task Of the coming Centurythe re-
form Ct the Chinese Empire.
The attitude Of the United States has q cryptic,
hut yet Weighty. warning Tor the Nero n&nts or
Europe who have hitherto thought il desirable 20
bolster their trade by all Of restrictions of
competition America in lfT foreign trade Gisre-
CARDS competition. and day she viii learn the
same lesson for her home trade Il is triumph
for President Mckinley.
The Daily Chronicle says:
From England Il was only 70 De expected that the
answer would be favorable. but that Russia should
have replied that she Is happy TO comply with the
wishes of the United States bears eloquent testi-
mony 10 the position which the latter Power mas
assumed in the councils Of the world
With American aid. The Daily Chronicle thinks
England can regenerate China. The editorial goes
10 compliment Secretary Hay for appreciating
the enormous advantages of the trade Of the Far
East. averring that with the Nicaraguan Canal
Atlantic manufacturers in point Of distance viii
have the same advantage over Liverpool shippers
thai the Liverpool shippers now have over them
The Daily News which also claims for Great
Britain the credit Of starting the open door policy
United States upon the adhesion Of Russia remark
ing however that 1t viii in all cases be we'll 10
suspend judgment until the full text Of all the
assurances IS ObtaiDa bic
New-York tribune., 1900-03-28
THE NAVY WINS AT TORTUGAS.
ERECTION OF a FORTIFIED CoALING STA
TION TO BE PUSHED WITH vIGOR

TION TO BE PUSHED WITH vIGOR
Washington, March % (SpeciaD-At the Cabi-
meeting to-day II decided that the rights
OF the Navy at Tortugass were paramount. and
the work OF erecting fortified coaling station
there will be pressed with vigor through the
summer months. The pretension Of the Marine
Hospital Service that its quarantine station
established there under permission from the
War Department gave the right to import infec-
tious diseases swept aside, and the Secre-
tary Of the Treasury directed TO find an
other location for DR.. Wyman's pesthouse where
more important National interests would not be
affected
The decision exactly comedies with the pre-
dictlon in The Tribune that the Navy would
cure exclusive control of the Gibraltar OF the
Gulf the merits Of the controversy
were brought TO the Presidents attention.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-28
TO PURCHASE CONSTITUTION ISLAND.

Washington March 27 (speciaD.- Representative
Sherman has introduced in the House a bill author
tzing the Secretary Of War purchase or acquire
by condemnation for Government uses the land
along the east shore Of the Hudson. opposite West
Point known as East Point or Constitution Island
An appropriation Of $4,000 is made 10 meet the
exneuses Of condemnation or purchase
New-York tribune., 1900-03-28
THE PHILADELPHIA AT CORIyTO.

Managua Nicarag qua. March 27.-The United
States cruiser Philadelphia arrived Corinto yes
terdav and reported all well on board Other
American warshps are expected there.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-28

be got from another case. To avoid spreading II
isolate the patient To avoid catching IL vac
cinated at proper intervals. Emphasis should be
tbs only rreventives Of SMALLPOX
Eew-York, March 2s 1900
New-York tribune., 1900-03-28
RUSSIAN SQUADRON AT CHEMULPo

Yokohama, March PA Russian squadron
has arrived at Cherulpo. 1t is believed this
presages demand for a concession Of land at
Masang-Pho, small harbor twenty miles south
Of Chemulpo, and is arousing uneasy comments
in Japan.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-28
ALASKAN CODE BILL CONSIDERED.
OF MINING PERMITS ISSUED BY
THE SECRETARY OF WAR PROPOSED.

Washington March 27.-The Alaskan Civil Code
bill was considered by the Senate in the morning
hour to-day. An amendment offered BY Mr. Carter
setting aside permits hitherto granted by the Sec
retarv of War for the mining of gold under the
sea on the Alaskan Coast precipitated lively de-
bate but did reach d vote.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-28
MOsorIr0 CHIEF TY TROUBLE.

Kingston. Jamaica. March 27.-The affairs OF Chief
Clarence OF the Mosquito Territory the pensioner
OF the British Government who is being sued for
debt. have assumed such acute stage that he
appealed TO the Government for assistance.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-28
BOND RECEIPTS At THE TREASURY

Washington, March 27.-The amount Of bonds so
far received at the Treasury Department for ex-
change for the new per cents is slss 2s7 $50 of
which G5, ,e9550O received from indiYd,a1s s,5
-nst!tutlons other than National hanIss -
New-York tribune., 1900-03-28

THE TERRIBLE STARTS EAST.
Durham. March 26-The British cruiser Ter
rihle has sailed for China
New-York tribune., 1900-03-28
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The Rocktown was steel gunboat so-caIIed
rgged as fore and aft schooner and having one
smokestack She 100 feet long had 20 feet
beam, was said 10 he able 70 Steam y knots and
mounted one 6-pounder quickfiring gun and three
machine guns.
The Gorronomah was steel gunboat IS feet
inches long, with displacement of $50 tons and an
estimated speed OF L knots. Her armament con-
sisted OF one 6-pounder quick firing gun one
S-pounder qutck-ftrer and two brass salut!ng guns
The Gorronomah was built at Belfast in 1S92 a. nd
the Rocktown was launched at Rotterdam in 1sa4