New-York tribune., 1900-12-11
Nrtp71urk DaiIp Griburre
TUESDAY. DECEMBER II, 1900.
TIE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FOREIGN-The Right Hon. Joseph Chamber
lain replied in the House OF Commons TO the ac-
cusation that he is interested in corporations
which are benefited by contracts with the Bit
ish Government: ne declared he had never been
asked 10 use his influence for his own oenent or
for that Ct any relation - The Germans are
awakening 10 the fact that Secretary Hay has
achieved a decided victory in moderatng the
peace terms in China, so that Germany cannot
carry out her cherished scheme OF imposing
humilating conditions upon the Chinese. -
According 70 English army officers, General DE
Wet is regarded the real hero Of the war IN
South Africa, and his antagonists in recognltlon
Of his skill and bravery, would like 10 join IN a
reception 10 him. when he is taken 70 Lonoon
- Count Won Buow in the German Reichs-
tag explained that Mr.. Kruger was not received
by the Kaiser because Germany's former sugges-
tion Of arbitration had been frowned upon, and
because 10 take action now would not only De
a loss Of time, but would probably PROBABLY. nave nave
Of steel plates for shipbuilding made by the
Carnegie company have reached England, and
the price is 10 shilling a ton lower than the
English figures.
CONGRESS- Senate: The Hay-Pauncefote
Treaty was considered in executive session, Sen
ators Frye, Morgan and Stewart speaking for
ratification and Senators Teller ana Money
against ratification; Mr.. Frye said he was au-
thorized 70 announce that Secretary Hay viii
not resign if the treaty IS amended; IN open
session Charles A. EOUne was sworn in, ana
took his seat as the successor Of the late Sem
ator Davis, of Minnesota - House: The
Legislative, Executive and Judicial Appropria-
lion bill WAS passed with less than ten minutes
debate.
DOMEsTIC.-Arrahee eefnents for the celebra-
ucn to-Inorrow OF the centennial Of the estab-
hshment Of the seat Of GQFernment in Wash
lngtOn have been completed - John w.
Nerkes. OF Kentucky, is 10 be appointed Com
missioner of Internal Revenue, Joseph II. Man
ley, % Maine. having decided not 10 accept the
once. - Argument on the Neely extradition
case begun in the United States Supreme
Court == The habeas corpus proceedings in
behalf of former Captain Oberlin NJ. Carter were
dismissed, and he was remanded 70 serve out
has sentence al the Federal Penitentiary at
LeaVenworth Kan. - Conflicting reports
were made IN regard 10 the strike Of telegraph
eis on the santa Fe Railroad system, the COM
pany declaring IL a fizzle while the Order OF
Telegraphers SAID IL success - Five
men Were killed in a tunnel on the Union Pacific
hailroad by an explosion OF gas. near Aspen.
Myo. - The entire State Of New-York is ex-
perlencing cold weather the Thermometer reg
lsleilhg below zero az many places.
cITY.-Stocks were strong and higher. 80
The Tenement House Commission rddled the
lainmany Buildings Department OF the city gov
eminent, and showed that certain contractors
We're allowed 10 violate all the laws the
East Side - The Governments cotton crop
report, giving 100000 bales for 10000
caused panic 10 sell in the market - A
large gift from Andrew Carnegie 10 the Monte
more Home was announced. - The resigna-
lions OF five members Of the Chamber OF Com
A man jumped or fell in front OF an elevated
train al the Thirty third-st. station in Sixth
ave, and was killed. - A large anti-Tam-
many meeting was held in Fordham in response
70 call by Henry d. Purroy.
THE WEATHER.-Forecas for to-day: Fair
The temperature yesterday: II CHEST so degrees;
lowest 20 degrees; average. 2544 degrees.