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New-York tribune., 1900-02-08
FRENCH TREATY GAINING.
FRIENDS OF THE RECIPROCITY CoNvEN-
TIoN NOW CONSIDER RATIFI-
CATION ASSURED
lBr TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE. ]

washington, Feb. THE fight for the ratifca-
ton OF the French reciprocity treaty has been
resumed with increased vigor and with such
recently acquired support that the friends Of
that instrument believe success is certain
Ambassador Cambon has brought back with him
information of the earnest desire OF the French
Government for the ratification of the treaty
and has urged the State Department to take
effective steps to secure favorable action by
the Senate. Special Commissioner Kasson, who
negotiated the treaty, has returned from Florida
and is now preparing another statement in am
plihcatlon OF his previous report tending TO
show the benefits to this country that will ac-
crue under the treaty. Mr.. Kasson stung by
the criticism that he was ignorant Of tariff
questions and had made concessions that are
inimical TO American trade, is compiling COM
prehensive table from which he expects to prove
TO the Committee Foreign Relations that
American goods worth millions of dollars, now
barred from France owing to a prohibitive duty,
will be admitted at the most favored rate, and
that the reductions granted by the treaty to
French exporters such will not seriously
affect any American industry.
Mr.. kasson is also preparing to refute the
sertion that France has declined to reduce the
duties articles other than Iuxurtes He points
out that France is the largest consumer of cot
tonseed OIL and this fat alone, he believes
ought to bring to the treaty the support Of
Southern Senators, in whose section the produc-
ton of cottonseed oil is an industry Of great
proportions.
1t is understood that the Administration real
ICES the mistake ii has made IN keeping every
thing connected with this treaty secret and de-
nying even 10 the members of the Finance Com
mittee access to the data and correspondence
upon which the treaty is based Mr.. Kasson
WILL il is understood, change his policy and give
more publicity his arguments for the treaty.
An effort is TO be made by him TO win over the
antagonistic members of the Finance Commit
tee by taking them into his confidence.
The treaty provides for material reductions
in a line Of products and manufactures confined
10 particular section Of this country. The
manufacturers of articles admitted into France
q the minimum rate, in direct and equal
petition with the manufacturers Of Continental
Europe, have organized in support of the treaty,
and have begun to petition their Representa-
tives and Senators to support IT, All of these
things afford the friends of the treaty increased
encouragement.
New-York tribune., 1900-02-08
THE CLARK INVESTIGATION.
TESTIMONY OF WITNESSES FOR THE PROS
ECUTION CONTRADICTED.

Washington, Feb. 7.-Walter NJ Bckford was
practically the only witness before the Senate
Committee on Privileges and Elections to-day IN
the Clark Investigation He of Senator
Clark's special friends in the last Montana Sena-
torial campaign Mr. Blckford contradicted much
of the testimony Of Speaker Stiff Senator Myers
Represer tative Sullivan, DR.. Ector, Mr.. Cowan
and others. He admitted. however. rendering to
DR. Ector 1000 with which lift the Indebtedness
of Representative Wood, saying that he had
intended that Mr.. Wood should know Of his doing
this and that his only purpose was to control the
debt so that the Daily people could get hold OF
1t and thus force Wood into voting against his in
clination. He had received the money from Senator
Clarks son. and when IT not accepted for Mr.
Wood by DR.. Ector he had returned It Mr.
Clark
Mr.. Bickford also explained the purchase Of tim
Der land owned by Representative Mclaughlin be-
fore the meeting of the Legislature. He contended
that the property worth more than had been
paid for IT, and that the timber was necessary in
Mr. Clark's business. In his deal with Mr. Nc
Laughltn, he said. he had never talked with him
fUence him in that connection TO vote for Mr.
Clark
on cross-examination Bickford said that he was
counsel for Mr.. Clark, but after refusing TO tell
what his fees had been he said that, all told Mr.
Clark had paid him 81 800 counsel. He also said
money expended in the campaign, and he thought
Mr. McDermott engaged In Mr.. Clark's interest
The committee declined for the present allow
the defence to go into the campaign of 1893.
New-York tribune., 1900-02-08
sFNAToR MLAURIN ~ BE MEMBER:
THE NAVY TO TEST THORITE.
Az EXPERIMENT WHICH MAY REVOLT
TIONIzE ARMoRED SHIP CoNsTRUC-
TON TO BE MADE TO-DAY

Washington. Feb. Z speciaD.-To-morrow the
ordnance experts OF the Navy will make an ex-
pertinent which may revolutionize armored ship
construction and reverse the present ascendancy
Of sarrnor over projectiles which has resulted
from the fncessant competition between thegun
and the protection in the navies Of the world
Al the Indian Head Proving Ground an s-inch
plate has been set up under conditions resem-
bling as nearly as possible an actual ship section
with its protective deck and flooring behind the
Ermor. This structure is 10 be attacked by a
seTni-arrncr piercing shell from 10-inch rife,
stth q charge which viii perforate the plate.
The shell is TO carry a small charge Of the
powerful new American explosive thorite. made
from the formula OF DR. Tuttle, Of California.
whose compound II the claims for its properties
are sustained will be Of incalculabIe effect on the
tcnduct Of war. The Army made some expert
nnents with thorite at Sandy Hook without SEN
tationai results. but naval officers who have had
tome experience with the terrible stuff ex-
EenneIy curious regarding its tremendous posi-
biIities. They have found il so inert that red
hot poker can be thrust into mass OF it, and it
hay be hammered 10 pieces without exploding.
f. detonates however. with the greatest ease by
fuse, and under such circumstances IT IS de-
ttructive as nitro-glycerine.
Il e reasonable amount Of such explosive
rould Be projected through heavy armor plate
Eao made 70 destroy the connned interior OF a
ship lis far reaching effect would be inestimable
II naval practice The inventor Of thorite says
that this be readily accomplished, and TO
demonstrate whether IL is feasible or not the ord
Rance experts have prepared for the new ex-
Ierlment. They have selected shell which
they are satisfied can be made 10 pierce eight
nehes Of Earvey1zeo plate, and DR.. Tuttle
Undertakes 70 explode enough thorite in the
Ehel after IL passes through the plate TO destroy
he protective deck, flooring and other material
representing the citadel Of the ship. Naval ex-
ke- r7-~ haa HTa Hrd
fu substance that would not be exploded by the
trernendous impact O the shell on the plate.
New-York tribune., 1900-02-08
DINNEP o. ARCHITECTUR4L LE4GrE.

At the annual dinner this evening OF the Archf-
tectural League Of New-York in the Fine Arts
Society Building. in West Fifty-seventh-st the
topic for discussion will be The Desirabiliry OF
United Arts Exhibition 10 Celebrate the Close OF
the Century" Three members and the presidents
OF the following societies have been invited 10 take
part in the discussion: The National Academy or
Design. the Society Of American Artists. the Ma
tional Sculpture Society. the American Water Color
Society, the New-YOrk Water Color Club. the Ma
tional Society of Mural Painters the Municipal
Society OF New-YOrk, the American Fine Arts So
ciety the NeW-York Chapter OF the American In
stitute OF Architects and the Society OF Beaux Arts
Architects
Robert ". Gibson. president Of the Architectural
League. told Tribune reporter yesterday that a
meeting Of representatives OF the societies men
toned and OF the Executive Committee OF the
league had been held recently. and the general
opinion was that such exhibition was desirable
and practical, N spite OF the great expense IL
would necessarily involve. II might, however. be
made much more attractive than ordinary art
exhibitions that the admissions and sales would be
largely increased
New-York tribune., 1900-02-08
CUBAN TOBACCO TRADE REVITING.
RAPIDLY RECOVERING FROM THE EFFECTS
OF THE WAR

washington. Feb specsD.-Cuba- fndustriaIy
fpeeklng Is rapidly recovering from the effects Of
ne war This is shown more particularly In the
revival OF her tobacco industry The War Depart
nent has made public statement OF the exports
O tuosn leaf to5acco cigars cigarettes and cut
tobacco 70 the United States and elsewhere 1899
TIE total value OF all exports Of tobacco for the
year was S1s0s.7&. o, which s15.5s0572 represents
.-e value Of that Art Of the crop shipped to the
United States. IN 1885 this country received only
sa-zSSB worth OF tobacco from Cuba In 1897 the
NalEe was Htrle less-si 27s ss2 Cuba last year
sst % the United States g. 1es 600 pounds OF leaf
1.Daeeo, worth T.z5o00o. This was nearly two
--A2on pounds more than the entire importation
nc ta.s country Of leaf tobacco in 1888 The island
s--.. % olher countries 900 pounds OF leaf
al9l Cuba sent 70 the United States last
fo+es 1s,1l,so cigars. worth 3. COO In 1888 the
- Ss Leportation Of cigarz from all countries was
. pounds. worth g 72I sl6
~ i ! appsren; that Cuba is producing something
- 1er accustomed amount Of cigars. and that
-9es her best market IN this country. The re-
- Ief leS. before the expectation Of tobacco Of
A-Aos 10 this country was prohibited by the
- s--sl --sl authorities. show aggregate value Of
49, Last years crop. therefore exceeds the
~'-s is2sEaal output Of 1886
New-York tribune., 1900-02-08
TARIFF FOR PUERTO RICO.
HOT FIGHT EXPECTED IN THE HoUsE
THE PAYNE BILL AMENDED.
InT TELEGRAPH TO THE rErsrxr.l

A9A A6LhSnARh To THE TRIBUNE
Washington, Feb. THE members Of the
Ways and Means Committee are preparing for
a long and hard tussle over the Puerto Rican
Tariff bill 1t is to begin a week from to-mor-
row and last until the end of the following week
and longer If necessary, in order TO give every
body who wants to speak an opportunity to do
so. The debate. so far 1t is kept TO the BILL
will be centred on two propositions:
First-The power Of Congress 70 make diff
ferent tariff for territory belonging to the
United States" than it does for the United States
and full hedged Territories.
Second-Whet1er 1t is wise necessary or ex-
pedient TO impose any tariff duties on Puerto
Rican products imported into the United States
and on United States products imported into
Puerto Rico.
The Ways and Means Committee to-day
adopted several amendments to the Payne bill,
the first two Of which are designed to make 1t
clearer and more definite that upon articles OF
merchandise of Puerto Rican manufacture COM
ing into the United States customs duties equal
in rate and amount to the internal revenue tax
which may be imposed in the United States upon
the same articles of merchandise Of domestic
manufacture, and upon articles Of United States
manufacture imported into Puerto Rico. customs
duties equal in rate and amount to the internal
revenue tax which may be imposed in Puerto
Rico upon the same articles of Puerto Rican
manufacture shall be collected The other
amendment provides that the customs duties
collected in the United States on Puerto Rican
products shall not be covered into the general
assets Of the National Treasury but kept
separate fund, to be at the disposition Of the
President for the government and benefit OF
Puerto Rico.
The written report the bill will be submit
ted in the House tomorrow. with the dissenting
views Of the minority. and also the separate
views of Mr.. Mccall, of Massachusetts,, who ap-
pears to have reached substantially the same
conclusions as the minority, but by different
route-that duties and imposts throughout the
United States and all its territories should be
uniform.
New-York tribune., 1900-02-08
CIVIL FOR MILITARY RULE.
WORK OF THE NEW PHILIPPINE COM
MISSION OUTLINED-vIEWS OF
JUDGE TAFT

washington. Feb Judge Taft the presi-
sent Of the new Commission TO establish civil
government in the territory OF the Philippines.
spent most Of to-day in conference with Secre-
.srv Root regarding the policy to be pursued
nv the military administration in the islands for
Ire next few months. and familiarizing himself
with what had already been accomplished in
,hose portions OF Luzon. Panay and Negros
,rbich we're earliest paciied.
one Of the first acts OF Secretary Root this
-,a-uing after he and Judge Taft met was to
end q cable dispatch 70 General Otis inform
,,r him OF the new appointment by the Presi-
Ant and announcing that Judge Taft and the
yroumission would start for their post by April
/ and expected TO take up their work in Manila
-ot later than the first week of May II is the
Intention that General Otis shall take steps to
bave this information made known at once in
al parts Of the archipelago in order that the
natives shall be assured Of the Presidents inten-
,ion 70 give them civil instead OF military rule
At the earliest practicable moment This is de-
signed 10 pave the way for the proclamation Of
amnesty soon to he issued by the President. de-
caring the rebellion ar an end and calling on
,hose in arms 10 return TO their peaceful avoca-
,ions wIth the protection OF the United States.
un5er penalty OF being regarded outlaws at
tie end OF thirty days If they disobey.
U-DGE TAFT'S VIEW OF HIS MISSION.
before starting for his home in Cincinnati this
stre-n9on where ne viii as speedily possible
en5eavor 10 close a few important cases before
his court Judge Taft consented to say q few
v-rr5s about his new mission Re hoped TO ac-
e,7saEsh the work intrusted 70 him by the
President within two or three years. for by that
.frre he believes the new territory will be firm
" established and highly prosperous. He real
i-ss he said. that the mission was most diff
rrif 0ne but he had strong hopes of being instru-
marital il giving 10 the Fiipin0s e civil govern
rent and code which would secure to them the
fullest measure Of liberty and security TO life
and property. This. he thought, was worthy the
ambition Of any man. and. although he did not
doubt that the work in contemp plation would be
heset by many serious difficulties. that fact did
NJ deter him in the least No great work had
sver vet been accomPlished without hindrances.
ard he felv sure that the end sought fully justi-
led the effort He had no Interior motive. he
si0n and he had other thought than TO re-
--,~1 70 the practice OF his profession al the end
If the few years which he believed would be
an the tine needed TO accomplish the Presi-
dents purpose
SENATOR MLAURIN MAY BE A MEMBER
In executive circles to-day it was reported
that the President had under consideration the
appointment Of Senator McLaurin, of South
Carolina as one OF the members Of the new
Commission The President has been anxious to
find some energetic young Southerner Of good
Judgment who would De willing TO 60 to the new
possessions and identify himself with them.
New-York tribune., 1900-02-08
PATRIOTISM INFLUENCED JUDGE TAFT.

Henry W Taft Of this city. brother OF Judge
William II. Taft OF Michigan who mas just been
appointed BY President Mckinley tO head the Com
mission for the establishment cf a civil govern
ment in the Philippines. said yesterday that there
was little he could add 70 the account OF the aP-
pOntment printed in yesterdays Tribune
My brother ard exchanged several letters n
regard TIE advisa bity Of MS accepting the ap-
pCintrnent said Mr. Taft but thelr contents were
entirely personal know that the giving up o.
life seat on the bench was. serious matter with
him and that his acceptance OF this appointment
was a personal sacrifice which he dif not estimate
lightly He saw. however that / matter
Of National love and duty. and he accepted he
has said nothing % me about plans for the gov
eruuent OF the Philippines and. naturally. ne i5
yet in position 70 speak on this Hls family
viii I1n6oubtedIy accompany him 10 the Philippines
or ion him there later He expects that his work
there will last for least year
New-York tribune., 1900-02-08
SAMOAN TREATY UNOPPOSED.
SOON TO BE RATIFIED BY GERMANY-PLANs
FOR GOVERNING TUTUII4A


Washington, Feb. Assurances have reached
the State Department from the German Govern
ment that the Samoan Treaty, which was rati-
fed by the Senate about a week ago will be
approved by the Bundesrath and the Rechstag
within week. There is said to be practically
no opposition to the treaty ii the German Iegis-
Iative bodies
In anticipation Of the exchange of final ratif-
cations. attention is being given by this
Government TO the future Of the island acquired
under the treaty. The naval officers who have
been on the island Of TutuiIa recently in connec-
ton with the work of building the wharf and
establishing ;oaling station in the harbor of
Pago Pago have been called upon for reports
as 10 the social, political and physical features
of the islands. They have said that there are
at present about cne Thousand five hundred peo-
pie on the island Of Tutuila owing allegiance to
about three chiefs. The principal chief is named
Mangum The people are different from the
inha abitants of the other Samoan Islands being
particularly peaceful in disposition and they
have been involved in the revolutions in the
islands only through coercion of some OF the
elements on the larger islands OF Upolu and
Savaii In the last conflict between MaIietoa and
Mataafa 500 or 600 Of them were carried across
10 UpoIu by Captain Sturdee. one Of the British
naval commanders. his warship. They were
returned 70 Tutuila on the collier Brutus by
Captain Cottman. They are all said TO be deyout
Christians They orthodox that not one
person could be induced TO come aboard one of
the American ships on Sunday while all of them
went TO church. This condition Is ascribahle
largely 10 the influence of French missionaries
There is at present Catholic mission on the
shores of Pago Pago Harbor, directly opposite
Swimming Point, the site OF the United States
coaing station.
Nothing has been positively settled as 10 the
government OF the island beyond the fact that
the principal official viii be naval officer. The
general purpose s 70 have him interfere little
&c possibls with the natives so long as thev
continue to govern themselves in their present
peaceful manner.
New-York tribune., 1900-02-08
DAMAGEs ZOE BEING THRoWN FRoM 4 CAR

Joseph P. Stanton. Of Yonkers. obtained verdict
OF $3.50 in the court White Plains yesterday N
a suit brought by him against the Yonkers Rail
road Company. now part OF the Union Railroad
system. In October last Mr.. Stanton got a
at Ionkers and Jerome A hundred yards
further on, the rounded a sharp curve. Mr..
Stanton was thrown from the rear platform One
leg broken. OF his arms 6islOcated and his
head cut He brought suit for 10000
New-York tribune., 1900-02-08
NEARING on TEACHERS BILL SET

The bill to relieve the teachers OF Queens and
Richmond by permitting the Board OF Estimate ~
issue bonds to pay the salaries for that portion OF
1899 for which they did not get their pay reaches
Mayor Van Wyck yesterday morning, and a hsar
ing set for Saturday morning at 10 O'clock
II is expected that large number OF teachers will
attend. The bill for the extension OF the Metron"
tan Museum Of Art also arrived and hsarlnk or
II was set for 1910 on Saturday.
New-York tribune., 1900-02-08
MARRIED IN JUNE, Vow WANTS DITORcE

Mrs Abbie L. Luthy. who married to Ed
ward Luthy at Corona June a last has brought
suit against her husband for separation. on the
ground Of extreme cruelty. Mrs. Luthy was a
widow. with eighteen-year-old daughter when
Luthy met her in Corona last summer and fell in
love. Mrs Luthy good deal older than her
husband In her complaint she alleges that thew
had not been married week before her husband
began to beat and choke her She asserts that he
is soon to come into possession OF $4,000 from his
New-York tribune., 1900-02-08
DEBATE ON THE CURRENCY BILL.

Washington. Feb. T.-Discussion Of the Currency
bill was resumed IN the Senate to-day. speeches
being made by Mr.. Turner Dem. Wash.l, Mr. Bate
Dem, TENN and Mr.. Allen Pop, Neb) all in op-
position the bill
West Dem, Mo- proposed an amendment
iding that the Secretary OF the Treasury shall
nave prepared s200.00000o Of Treasury notes. TO be
known bond Treasury notes They shall be
full legal tender for all debts and shall be loaned bv
the Secretary Of the Treasury TO any person who
may deposit United States bonds for them the
notes TO bear the interest the bonds de-
New-York tribune., 1900-02-08
father. and she demands aIfrnony and costs OF
action. Luthy Is defenGed By Howe Humnsl
SIX AMERICANS KILLED.
CAUGHT IN A FILIPINO AMBUsH-REvoIr
OF SPANISH PRISONERS

Manila, Feb. The insurgents on Monday
captured a supply train OF nine bull carts be-
tween Orant and DinalupiJan. killing cor
porsl and five privates OF Company 6. sd n
fantry. The escort consisted OF a sergeant and
eleven mounted men The insurgents weakened
the supports OF bridge over creek and the
first cart went into the stream While the
escort was punched trying 20 haul the cart out
Of the water the insurgents fired volley from
the bushes. killing the six Americans and also
two native drivers.
The insurgents have been driven out OF Le-
gaspi on AIbay Bay. Province OF Albay-
The rebels Of Tayabas Province were convey
ing some three hundred Spanish prisoners 70
Ifbuanan and on arriving there the prisoners
exhausted and starved. revOlted and dispersed
their guards with stones and clubs Iney also
CAPTURED a few rifles and barricaded themselves
az Iibmanan where they are awaiting the ar
rival of American TROOPS
New-York tribune., 1900-02-08
WASrs WARsHIPs SENT TO AFRICA

" "szhiIgton, Feb 7.-Mr. .Penrose to-day intro
e1 resolution in the Senate requesting the Pres
- 70 cetaA many naval vessels IN his Judg-
80. Hisy be necessary 70 maintain strict neu-
81 - ana commercial rights in Portuguese waters
= ''-Ah Africa during the progress Of the war.
New-York tribune., 1900-02-08
Compensation each
100 nautical miles.
Gross tonnage

Compensation each
Gross tonnage Speed 100 nautical miles
II
than Il knots A 1-10 ot cent a ton
II knots and less
I3 -6-1O a
13 knots and less
1000 than Il ! ton
Il and
than Is knots. 1 a
10 knots and less
than 16 knots. L 1-1o cents a ton
16 knots or over i 2-IO cents ton.
IT and
than Is knots. 40 cents a ton
II IS and
10 a
10 knots 1 $40 q ton
20
III 10000 than 81 Knots 2 cents a ton
q knots over. . $40 cents a ton
No vessel is entitled to compensation under more
than one Of the tonnage and speed cassihca tions
above specified.
New-York tribune., 1900-02-08
AGr1NALpo FEARs HIS OWN PEOPLE.

Buffalo Feb. Oscar 2. Williams. who
United States Consul at Manila. delivered ad-
dress last evening the Philippine question
In summing up he said that there had been great
deal OF misunderstanding both sides. but de-
clared that II not fear OF the American Gov
eru1aent that prevented Aguinaido from surrender
ing. As educated man, he said the rebel leader
knew enough OF history be assured that he need
never expect death at the hands OF the Americans
aIter surrendering-
But. he said. AguinaIdo was in fear Of death.
should he surrender, from his people he had
promised them that he would secure for them
full and unlimited freedom and independence. and
should he surrender 10 the American forces he
would undoubtedly receive a in the back
from some fanatical native who would consider
that he had allowed himself 10 be bought BY the
Americans.
New-York tribune., 1900-02-08
THE GOVERNMENT SUED.
ATLANTIC CONTRACTING COMPANY BRINGS rw
ACTIONS ON CARTER CONTRACTS

Washington, Feb. THE Atlantic Contracting
Company, J. F. Gaynor. president. has fled two
suits in the Court OF Claims against the United
States for sos 7s7, and the other for s24s Si2
These suits have grown out OF the contracts e1-
tered into by the company with ex-Captain Oberlin
NJ. Carter for work alleged to have been done by
the company IN connection with improvements IN
savannah Harbor and Cumberland Sound. Georgia.