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New-York tribune., 1900-04-28

were held at the State capital One was polt-
ical, the other commercial. There was no col
luslon between them, and no formal connection.
Yet the logic of the time and circumstances
made each the complement of the other. The
Republican State Convention spoke manfully for
maintenance Of the Nations honor in foreign as
well as in domestic affairs The speakers at
the Manufacturers dinner-who We're largely
Massachusetts men, though the gathering was
National one-spoke for National prosperity and
progress. Between honor and prosperity some
may see no connection. Yet If truth and right
be not mere mockerieS there should be such a
relation. intimate and vital. Certainly none but
n Cynic could well object 10 the coupling OF them
as fellow subjects of consideration Ihat was
done, and well done. at the Republican Conven-
ton The platform adopted by that body speaks
plainly for such policies as will conduce to the
material welfare OF the Nation and OF all worthy
members of the Nation. But it recognizes too,
that mot material interests alone, but the high
est dictates of duty" require this Nation TO adj
minister coura geouSly and steadfastly the obil-
cations which, without its seeking, have been
laid upon it in distant lands.
The argument and appeal for fulfilling Amerl-
can duty in our insular possessions come with
especial fitness from Massachusetts, and from
Boston, where freedom and civilization upon
birth Almost every item in the programme
Ito suppress disorder and violence, to restore
peace. to dispel the darkness of ignorance, to
promote industry, to teach the duties and re-
"sponsibilities of real selfgovernment, to secure
civil and religious liberty, and to establish
order and civilization in place Of anarchy and
"barbarism'-has already been achieved by the
men of Massachusetts within the borders OF
their own Commonwealth or elsewhere 1t is
fitting that they should speak for the advance
ment of such work by the whole Nation. And 1t
is especially gratifying to hear them do so with
such cogency of logic and such force of num-
bers at the very time when some were valnly
limiting that Massachusetts had turned away
from her traditions and had stopped from the
high estate of Faneuil Hall. These ringing dec
larations of the overwhelming mass of the over
whelmingly majority party are an assurance
that the men of Massachusetts have kept 1.-The
heart o. the Bay State sound"
New-York tribune., 1900-04-28
THE OTTAWA DISASTER.

The latest dispatches show that the first re-
ports did not greatly, If at all, exaggerate the
destruction of property caused by the Ottawa
fire. The loss of life was singularly small but
the material ruin is immense. In that respect it
is the heaviest calamity that has ever befallen
the Dominion, and the process of rehabilitation
must necessarily be slow, though thrifty and
courageous people will promptly begin to re-
build the Canadian capital, and in the fairer and
finer appearance that it will ultimately wear
there will be compensation for the sorrow and
loss which seem almost unbearable to-day.
This country can be surely counted on for
sympathy, and we hope for something more, for
there must be great need of assistance in the
immediate work of feeding, clothing and shell
tering the destitute. We are glad to see that the
general obligation under which the fiother coun-
try rests and the special claims which Canadian
loyalty has recently established have been in
stantly recognized in London, but there is good
reason to believe that help from other quarters
will be welcome If not Indispensable Such a
practical expression of goodwill would be pecul-
iarly appropriate coming from Canada's nearest
neighbor, with whom her relations have at times
been somewhat strained, but from whom in such
an emergency this she has a right to expect
generous offices of kindness
New-York tribune., 1900-04-28
Ietp-1ork Daily Gribmne.
SATURDAY, APRIL 2S, 1900.
FHE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FOREIGN.-Lord Roberts reports that Cen
erals French and Hamilton joined forces at
Thaba Nchu and engaged the Boer force which
still remained near the town; General Warren
was appointed Military Governor Of Griqualand
West; several Boer commanders still remain in
the southeastern part of the Free State; the
total Boer force is estimated at so 600
The American note presented to the Porte
Tuesday demanded immediate payment OF the
straus by the sultan - The Buoget Com
mittee of the Reichstag adopted practically the
Naval Augmentation bill Las as asked by the Ger
man Government - The Peruvian press de-
mands the expulsion OF two brothers named
Gottfried. Americans. - Queen Victoria
landed at Holyhead on her return from Dublin
and proceeded to Windsor Castle.
CONGRESS.-Senate: Senator Scott, of West
Virginia, declared TO be entitled TO his seat
by vote OF 50 to 3; Mr.. Chandler gave notice
that he would call up the case of Senator Clark,
OF Montana, next "Wednesday. - House: The
conference report on the Hawaiian Government
bill was agreed to; ninety-one private pension
bills were passed.
DOMESTIC President Mckinley returned to
Washington from his visit to Canton, Ohio
Occur dAlene investigation, denying charges of
brutality against the troops under his
mana - Inc state department. received
report confirming the capture Of Cartagena by
the Colombian insurgents. - The Governor
Roosevelt made an address on Grants life and
the lessons TO be drawn therefrom at Galena
III. - Much damage was done in Texas by
tornado and heavy rainfall several lives being
lost Payson Tucker A former president
of the Boston and Maine Railroad. died at Hot
Springs. Ark - Insurance companies in this
city were little affected by the great fire at
Ottawa. the PheniX Company of Brooklyn being
IL was said the only one carrying risks.
CITY.-Stocks closed weak after early ad-
vances. == The chief feature of the Ecumeni-
cal Conference Missions the laymen's
meeting at Carnegie Hall, over which DR. James
b. Angel, president of the University Of Mchi-
gan, and exMinister to Turkey, presided. -
Judge Lacombe appointed a receiver for the
New-York and Ottawa Railroad. - William
r. Hammond and Miss Brown, 1.-The woman in
green" were arrested at Greenport. Long Island
and brought TO this city, charged with abandon
ing the waif known Frank Ferry"
THE WEATHER.-Fofecas ~ to-day: Fair
The temperature yesterday: Highest 81 de-
grees; lowest, A; average, 52Ia.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-28
HOW PROFESsOR NEWCouR WAS cUREn.
Correspondence Of The Chicago Record.

correspondence or The Chicago Record.
For twelve years Professor Simon Newcomb the
famous astronomer, has been suffering acnteIy
from unknown trouble in his leg and during the
last four years has been compelled go upon
cruches. One of his legs became almost useless he
cause OF the intense suffering whenever he threw
any weight upon IT. bis case has been under dag
nosis and treatment by several of the greatest
surgeons in the world. Some have called il neu-
learned pundts have settled down 10 the opinion
opinion of Dr. wier M5che Of PhiladelpSiaS sng 9ne
other famous specialists, who pronounced him in
durable.
About two weeks ago when DR. Gilman. presi-
cent OF Johns Hopkins University, was over here
Sciences, he urged Professor Newcomb to 20 10 10
Baltimore and submit 10 an examination by some
the advice and went TO Johns Hopkins Hospitai
the next day. where DR.. Llewellyn barker author
soon going 10 Chicago to live hear. and DR. CTsh-
ing brilliant young surgeon, about thirty years
Professor Newcomb that they believed his lame
ness ness TO be due to diseased nerve in his leg They
moving the nerve, but the operation would be very
painful and purely an experiment which had nevsy
in similar manner and completely cured ''''
Professor Newcomb replied that he had alread,,
suffered so much agony that he used TO il ana
told the young men that they might begin opera
ether because the operation being entirely THS nsS
and novel in the surgical annals OF America ne de-
mnistered and the cutaneous nerve OF the front
thigh was laid bare by Dr. Cushing's knife A
Was diseased and Professor Newcomb instructed
them TO cut II out DIR. Cushing removed the nerve
tronomer to bed Since the second day he has
dress himself and walk about the hospitaI Sun ~
day night he took a steamer at Baltimore for Bos-
able to walk a half-me time and go up and
down down stairs without the slightest discomfort or
self 10 he entirely cured and leaves his crutches an
SSnns nss bopsns as souvenir lust as ths poor ertp
Lourdes and at tho shrine Of st. Anne Do BsAuprI
New-York tribune., 1900-04-28
THE PoRTE's DEVICE FAILED.
THIS COUNTRY DECLINED TO TAKE PART
IN A SECRET SCHEME To SET
TIE ITS CLAIMS.

Washington. April 27-NoveI though the
proposition was from a diplomatic point OF view.
yet il is true that effort made by the
Porte TO pay the American claim under cover OF
an order for warship 10 be built in the United
States for Turkey. The reasons for the failure
of the project were SEVERAL the United States
Government has no warships for sale and is not
authorized TO build any for foreign order Then
there Is no warrant of law for entering into
arrangement with a private shdpbuilding
Germ for the collection of International obH-
CATION in the manner proposed, Lastly, judging
by the experience of concerns that have had
dealings with the Turkish Government. any ship
builder accepting the order from Turkey would
require a guarantee from the United States
Government. and the net result of the transac-
tion might he the assumption by the United
States OF an obligation much larger than
the original claims as the price OF a battleship
exceeds the 100000
Even if these obstacles were overcome the
scheme would be an utter failure, so far as
concerns the accomplishment of the prime OBJ
ject, namely, the secret payment 10 the United
States of the indemnity. with view To avoid
ing demands from other nations for settlement
of their claims. for under our open methods OF
business the transaction would have to be a
matter of official record
One effect of this sudden application Of pres
sure upon Turkey is a renewal of the appliCa-
ttOnS from American holders Of other claims
against Turkey for a presentation of their cases.
Save the missionary claims. the 100000 indem-
nifty contains only one small allotment of about
5000 for the benefit of the family of the BIZ
cyclist Lenz, who killed in Turkey while
making circuit of the globe. But it is believed
that however we'll founded the other Outstand-
ing claims may be, the present time is not re-
garded as proptious for urging them upon the
attention of the Porte, and it is expected that
nothing will be done TO divert the negotiations
from these missionary claims the main issue.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-28
THREE TINES AND OUT"

In Chicago the other evening Governor ROoSe-
welt declared for the third time, under circum-
stances which guaranteed the widest publicity
TO his statement that he would not be the Re
publican candidate for VicePresident this year
There was no lack of positiveneSS in either OF
his previous announcements to the same effect
but in Chicago he spoke with an emphasis which
seemed 10 indicate some slight annoyance at
finding that he had not succeeded in taking him
self entirely out Of the field of discussion What
he said on the subject is not open TO the slightest
objection excepting as ii may be considered by
some of his fellow citizens to whom his decision
is unwelcome to indicate an erroneous estimate
Of his opportunities and obligations. Certainly
his firmness of purpose cannot be longer sus-
pected. MY statement" he said, 'is absolute
This is the third time have made it, and three
times ought 10 be out l appreciate the impor-
'tance of the office and the honor shown me by
those who would like to see me occupy it, but
beyond any shadow of doubt, the place for me
ito render good service to the State and the
party is the place | now hold. If the Republi-
cans of New-York see fit to renomnate me for
Governor l shall be glad. l can render at this
'time the best service to the party by running
for Governor and the best service to the public
las Governor"
That Is perfectly candid and explicit avowal
also by reason of the confidence as to his own
Judgment and capacity which it evinces. We
are inclined to think that it will be generally
recognized an additional disclosure of quail
ties which have made the Governor attractive to
large number of persons in all parts of the
country. 1t is not surprising that he was moved
to speak so decisively, for he must have known
that in spite of former declarations political OBJ
servers here and there were continuing to sur
mise that when the time came he would be
found ready TO take nomination which he had
never intended to put beyond his reach. To n
man of his temperament the repetition of a
story crediting him with less righteousness than
ingenuity must have been increasingly irksome,
and we do not wonder at the suggestion of i'm
patience in the Chicago interview. Beyond
doubt he is entitled to have full credence
put in his assertion that he not only is not
candidate for the Vice-Presidential nomination,
but would not accept it if it should be thrust
upOn him
New-York tribune., 1900-04-28
THE PORTE MUST PAY Up.
LAST AMERICAN NOTE CLOSELY REsEM.
BLED AN ULTIMATUM

Constantinople. April 27.-The American note
handed to the Turkish Minister OF Foreign At
fairs. Tewfk Pacha. on Tuesday. is couched in
perem9tory terms, demanding immediate pay
ment of the indemnity several times promised
to Minister Straus. by the Sultan. The note
does not fix a time limit for an answer but its
tenor is not far from the character OF an ulti-
matum. 1t has produced a great impression
upon the Porte which. however. shows no dis
position to modify the attitude hitherto main
tanned. namely. repudiating the responsibility
and seeking 10 diminish the importance OF the
matter. 1t is presumed that the Porte's reply
will be in this sense. and hence it is feared the
United States Government will be obliged 10
take steps TO enforce it's demands.
Turkeys decision 10 send an officer TO America
10 study naval construction is interpreted 20 be
another sop. 1t is revival OF an old project
to buy cruiser In the United States. in the
price of which the indemnity shall be included.
that the Porte will be able to say 1t has not
paid the indemnity. The American Government
has already categoricaIy refused such com
promise. which would mean prolonged negotia-
tions and the dragging out of the matter In
definitely to which the United States VIII not
listen AS regards the indemnity. il is in the
nature of a debt OF honor. II the Porte wants
to buy cruiser, that is q matter In no way con-
nected with the indemnity.'
The Portes reply to the last collective note
on the subject of duties has not yet been made,
and the Embassies are exchanging views IN re-
gard to the terms which to consent TO an in
crease of duty. 1t is thought that before the
beginning of negotiations the Embassies VIII
invite the Porte TO abolish ransOms, and meas
ures introduced in violation OF treaties
Twenty arrests were made yesterday or Mus
sulmans alleged to be sympathizers with the
Young Turkish party
New-York tribune., 1900-04-28
Mr.. kLOPSCH'S ERRAND OF MERCY
LEAVES LONDON FOR INDIA TO INVESTIGATE
AND RELIEVE FAMINE DISTRESS.

London, April 27.-Louis Klopsch. publisher of
THE Christian Herald" of New-York left Lon
don to-day for India. in order to investigate the
famine and distribute the American relief. Pre-
vious TO his departure Mr.. Klopsch and Dr. Tai
mage lunched at the Mansion House with Lord
Mayor Newton. who expressed the most keen ap-
probation OF the American charity.
Mr.. KlOpsch also had long interview with the
Secretary of State for India. Lord George Hanii-
ton. who echoed the Lord Mayors sentiments most
heartily. and Mr. Klopsch letters of introduc-
tion to the Viceroy of India. Lord Curzon OF Ked-
lesion, and other Indian dignitaries. Mr.. Klopsch
said:
Nothing could be more gratifying than the CRATE
full references Of Leading Englishmen toward the
American efforts We mean TO make this record
breaking charity, and expect 10 return in three
mOnths.'
Mr.. Klopsch has received the following communt-
cation from Lord George Hamilton:
had no conception until saw you to-day OF the
magnitude of the phianthropic work done by your
paper. The funds you collecting for the nitt-
cation of the distress in India have already
tanned large dimensions. I can conceive OF
Christian work that Is more likely bind the
hemiSphereS together in bonds of fraternal SYM
pathy than the relief you organizing IN Amer
lea to counteract the terrible effects Of the drOuth
in India
New-York tribune., 1900-04-28

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New-York tribune., 1900-04-28

Yesterday there blockade upon one OF
the elevated railroad lines in this city. AT the
stations many persons who had paid their fares
grew tired OF waiting for a Il ain, and went
down and rode on surface cars to their destina-
tons thus losing five cents each, for, of course.
the elevated road would not refund the fare for
which it gave no equivalent. While thus some
were leaving the stations. others. ignorant of the
blockade. came up, paid their fares. and then
found there trains running. The ticket
takers received their fares IN full knowledge or
the blockade, but without warming them of 1t.
We cannot believe that the managers of the
road sanction contemplate a swndle. Ii
certainly must be their intention that people
shall be warned of the existence of a break
down of the line and that money shall not be
taken when they know they unable to give
In return the service for which it is paid. Com
mon honesty demands that when traffic on
road Is actually suspended people shall be
warned OF the fact and that those whose money
is taken before such warning is given shall have
1t refunded to them. 1t would be monstrous to
make the public suffer pecuniarily for the COM
pany's failure.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-28
TIE VOICE OF MASSACHUSETTS,.

The poet of Massachusetts described the voice
OF that old Commonwealth that "of her free
sons and daughters" Beyond doubt they are
free IN their utterances well as in other re-
snects In no State Of this Union are men more
outspoken on topics of public policy, and in
none do they have more liberation and respect
for honest opinions differing from their own.
Between these circumstances and the generally
high tone of political life in Massachusetts the
relationship is close and essential At no time
in the history of the State has the public voice
or perhaps, we should say, have the public
vosces-been more free than at present. Men OF
the most conspicuous standing disagree rad-
cally upon topics of the highest Importance
without losing their respect for each other. And
among them are the foremost exponents of the
EXTREMIST policies either side When any
one of them speaks it is worth while TO listen
When the majority of them speak collectively
the voice is one of unsurpassed authority.
That voice was heard in no uncertain tones
tits week On Thursday two great meetings
New-York tribune., 1900-04-28
PERSONAL.
pany's failur

Professor Albert A. Nicholson of the University
mander of the First Ships Crew, Illinois Naval Mi
litia, is member of the Royal Institution of Great
Britain, an honor conferred for his achievements
In original research. In his scientific worS he is
an associate of Professor S. W. Stratton. who was
IN charge OF the Naval Reserve at the beginning
native of Poland and is fortyeght years old. His
lame id as physicist rests chiefly on the results Of
ate of Annapolis and served in the Navy for sew
eral years.
DR.. Marshall Lang. the new principal of the Unit
versity of Aberdeen. has been minister of the
Barony Church. of Glasgow, for the last twenty
seven years and is best known as the leader of the
has been Moderator of the Church and is of
the Queens favorite preachers.
The Will of the late Samuel Howard, Of Milwau-
kee. leaves practically his whole estate, valued
at $20d0 in for the support and education of
orphan children. He had no near relatives.
Westcott professor of Latin in Princeton Univer-
sity is now in Florence, studying the MANUSCRIPTS
OF the younger Pliny. He expects to publish a
complete text. with notes. of that author.
Steubenville, Ohio. April 27-The Rev Dr. E. j.
Gwynn. OF Penfeld, n Y, has been elected to the
presidency OF Scio College.
New-Decatur. Ala. April "a personal friend
OF General Wheeler is authority for the statement
that General Wheeler will be candidate to succeed
himself as Congressman from the With Congress
District The same person is authority for state
!nent tRat General Wheeler's resignation due
10 tne fact that he feared a fight would be made
on on, MIN Ill the House, The indications that he
Will have no opposition.
Princeton n. J., April 27 (SpeciaD-The Inter
collegiate Debating Committee has received word
that John G. Carlisle ex-Secretary OF the Treasury.
Iad consented 10 act as the presiding officer the
haIe-Frlhceton debate at Princeton May g.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-28
THE GERMAN NAVAL BILL.
BUDGET COMMITTEE GRANTS ONLY PART OF rKE
INCREASED STRENGTH ASKED.

Berlin. April 27.-The Budget Committee OF
the Reichstag to-day adopted. by a vote OF 70
10 s. a motion OF the Centrists granting the bat
tleships asked for by the Government. but elirni-
mating the provision for increase Of ths
foreign service fleet and reducing the increase
demanded for the reserve fleet.
The Centrist proposals adopted provide that
the fighting fieet shall consist of two hagships.
four squadrons OF eight battleships each eight
large and twenty-four small cruisers; for for
eign service. fleet Of three large and ten small
cruisers: for the reserve. four battleships and
three large and four small cruisers, and that
the appropriation for the necessary supplies
shall be included annually in the estimates.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-28
THE QUEEN BACK At WINDSOR.

London, April 27.-Thousands of persons this
morning witnessed the landing of the Queen at
Holyhead. where she arrived yesterday on her re-
turn from Ireland. and the royal special train
started southwark at IL o'clock amid an enthusi-
astic demonstration. On the arrival of Her Mai
esty at Chester the Mayor and corporation of that
place presented 10 her address
Her Majesty left Chester amid loud cheering and
the singing of the national anthem by some four
thousand children, who had been mustered on the
platform. Greetings of similar. character were
given wherever the train made stop The Queen
arrived at Windsor Castle at 5:25 D. m