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New-York tribune., 1900-04-27
PORTO RIC4N FRANCHISES.
AMENDMENTS TO THE SENATE RESO-
LUTON APPARENTLY IN
CRAVE DANGER.
Try TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE. I

washington. April 26-The Porto Rican fran
chise amendments appear TO be in grave danger
The couferrees on the House amendments 10 the
senate Joint resolution TO provide for the admin
fstration Of ciril affairs in Porto Rico pending the
appointment and qualification of the civil officers
provided for by the act Of April u were in ses-
sion three hours to-day and failed TO reach an
agreement Senator Foraker. the chairman Of
tie Senate conferrees. then adjourned the meet
ing and announced that he obliged to go to
New-York and probably would not return until
Monday 50 that another meeting cannot be held
before that day. The act of April u viii go into
effect the following day.
The text OF the House amendments has already
been published in The Tribune
Two OF the House conferrees. one Democrat
and one Republican, are strongly in favor Of the
amendments. while one and perhaps two OF the
senate conferrees are opposed to them, and the
rhfrd favors them. A majority OF the conferrees
of each house must agree in order TO be able 10
report the agreement Of a conference committee
= the respective houses. In this case the delay
caused by the necessary absence of Senator For
aker in New-Ycrk is regarded peculiarly un-
fortunate. the law which il is proposed TO
amend viii 90 into effect on May J.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-27

ing $4,000 in bank notes. The money and val
uables had been left behind by guests who had
fed from their rooms. Later in the day the
property was returned to the owners Many
other patrons also lost money and clothing
which have not Yet been recovered.
The Gramatan Inn was built in 1897 II was
on high cliff in Lawrence Park. fashionable
part OF BrOnxville, and overlooked the New
York and Harlem Railroad. It was a frame
structure, with wide piazzas on all sides and
contained about one hundred and twenty-five
rooms In the circle surrounding the hotel are
the country homes Of a number OF we'll known
persons. Most Of them helped 10 entertain those
who We're left without shelter
The hotel contained a large assembly hall
which will be missed by the people of Lawrence
Park, as II was used for all the dances. lectures
and big social affairs of the neigh bOrhOOd
A. w. Lawrence, son of the proprietor said
yesterday that the origin of the fire was a mys-
terry. A defective electric light wire may have
caused IL He does not believe however that
II was incendiary. The loss is only partly COW
cred by insurance.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-27
EIGHT HOUR BILL REPORTED.
TEXT OF THE MEASURE AS AMENDED BY
THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON LABOR

TEXT OF THE MEASURE AS AMENDED BY
THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON LABOR.
Washington. April 2s-The House Committee on
La Dot At special meeting to-day directed favor
anIe report on the Gardner Eight Hour bill, which
has attracted much attention in labor circles and
among contractors for Government work The
vote was unanimous in its favor. In its amended
form the bill is follows:
That each and every contract hereafter made
% which the United states. any Territory or the
District OF Columbia is a party. ano tFetg S.Cl
contract made for or behalf OF me Lnlteo
states Or anv Territory or said District OF Co
lunaoa which may require or n'o.Es sll Contain
a urovisiou that laborer or mechanic cong alis
part q ne WORK !eyc- or anT sub-con-
tractor contracting for any part OF sIe bo rot
hours n any one calendar day; ana tnal eaS aio s
every slch conIIact sIa- sio directed bv this
act e 8 for each Iaborer or mechanic Ior & eecn
and sverv calendar day IN which ne shan labor laoor
more than eight hours; and any of1eer or peEsC4 %
designated as inspector o. ~. ~ % aid II, enf5rc-
i-g r-e TllflnlenJ thereof shall upon obserVaton or
4'-5 sfares f5T any Territory or the District Of
Columbia an violations OF the proNiSi@on ON III s CI1
--a5 - s;rIl corIrrac- shall be withheld By the
49, - - -. ,rs-1- v-hos.. du-y II shall be- pay the
MONEYS due under such contract WIetheT % i.e Flola
t-sc-5r his agents or employees or any sub-con-
g4et25 h,s EEi-e5 states or any Territory or the
Dstrrct Of Columbia shall rebate or remit remit an. any
herein provided for unless upon nndlnS W1lch
ne rhaf max up and certify mat slch peLaits
vrze frr~osaf rv reason Of error IN facl
Nr-1iug IN This shall apply 70 contracts TOT
t-srs5ortaton bv land or water or SO much Of any
~orr-srr a. IS 70 BE- performed by waysof trans
torfarfon or for such materials as nlat uSuaII4
be bought in open market " hetIler nlaae q" IT,
@r-rr - particular specifications or not me
urorer 0@Ecer on behalf Of the United states any
Ts--.o-- az rba Disfric. of Columbia may waive
the provisions and stpulauons in TINS acl pr
works or supplies during time OF war OF a. d
tine vvhe7 war i imminent. No penalty shhl! bt
eT-r-e5 f~- -iolastons OF such provisions Que 70
er--sordiusry emergency caused by ire, nood ot
ds-eer 20 lie or property Nothing IN this acL
shat De construed 10 repeal or modify Cnapter 90
~ re avs Of the LID Congress. approved AueIsl
= 1872 attempt 70 anrldee the pdIdOi'i''e
uUNer u Executive
New-York tribune., 1900-04-27
FOR GOTERNOR or INDIANA.
COLONEL W T DT-RBIN NOMINATED BY
REPUBLICANS Full. STATE TICKET
CHOSEN AND DELEGATES TO
NATIONAL CONVENTION.
NATIONAL CONVENTION.

indianapolis. April 2G-After contest that lasted
from O'Clock until in the afternoon. Colonel W
T. DUrbin OF Anderson, nominated for Gov
ernor by the Republican State Convention to-day
The first ballot showed that Durbin and Grfffiths
close leaders among the six nomirees The
succeeding ballots steadily narrowed the margins
untn the seventh was reached. when Durbn and
Grifiths had the field 10 themselves
AS the ballot closed II was seen that Durbln had
won. and Griffths moved to make the vote unani-
nous Colonel Durbin made brief speech of
thanks after which the State ticket was COM
pleted. The list Is follows
For Governor WINFIELD T DURBIN
For Lieutenant Governor NEWTON GILBERT.
For Secretary II State-U. & HUNT
Auditor State-W- II. HART.
Treasurer OF State-LEOPOLD LEVY.
For Attorney -General-w- J. TAYLOR.
For superintendent Of Public Instructon-F. l. JONES.
Judges Supreme Court-Ist District. John II
GORDON: IVth District. L. J. MONKS.
For Reporter OF Supreme Court. F REAfY
For State Statistician-R. F. JOHNSON.
These delegates-at-arge TO the National Conven-
ton chosen. Senators Fairbanks and Bev-
erdge Governor Mount and Charles s Hanly
chairman OF the Republican State Central Com
mittee. For electors-at-arge Hugh Hanna and
Charles Miller named.
When the convention called TO order az 9
o'clock this morning delegate could be found
who would risk a forecast on the Cuberua toriaI
nomination. but II was unanimously agreed that
the contest would be vigorous and spirited With
the announcement Of the result OF the first ballot
for Governor the widest enthusiasm burst forth
The ballot revealed the relative strength of the
candidates the first time relieving the intense
uncertainty of the last two days The only time
that a serious squabble threatened In the
nomination for reporter of the Supreme Court
The Marion County delegation vote was chaI-
lenged and the roll called. one member endeav-
ored 10 vote proxy. out II was challenged on the
ground that 1t was Illegal because il did not bear
a revenue stamp Excitement quickly started ana
ruling from the Chair was called for. Acting
Chairman Congressman Watson ruled that the alb
sence OF revenue stamp did inValidate the
proxy. and that IL could be voted After a time
order restored and the bnlloting proceeded
The American eagle was adopted the emblem
for the republican ticket Just before adjourn
resolution adopted extending 10 Sen
ator Beveridge. who is AT Danvilie n. Y at the
bedside OF his wife. the sympathy of the body and
its earnest hope for her speedy recovery
Colonel winfield Taylor Durbir the candidate
tor Governor OF Indiana Is q native of the State
New-York tribune., 1900-04-27
CROKER nay DELAY HOMECOMING.
REPORT THAT HE WILL RETURN IN JUNE
JOHN ". KELLER AS A POSSIBLE
NOMINEE FOR MAYOR-T D. sUIII-
VAN SAID TO BE BETTER

While there are stirring times ahead for Tam
many Hall with the campaign for a Governor and
President approaching there Is still great deal OF
interest manifested to who may be favored b,
the organization as nominee for Mayor 10 sue
ceed Robert A. Van Wyck or late the name ~
John w Keller. president Of the Democratic Club
mas been frequently mentioned. OF course Richard
Croker and the leaders will consult In due time
about the selection OF the most available candf-
date but prominent Tammany men say that all
indications point TO Mr.. Keller who is now The
head of the Charities Department Mr. Keller
stands high in the favor Of Richard Croker and is
popular with the leaders His nomination is ba
ing earnestly advocated by prominent Tammanv
Hall leaders, and it Is believed that he will be
named.
Word received in this city yesterday said Thar
Richard Croker would not be home until the first
Week in June. This will give him ample time 10
prepare for the National Convention ana look o,-A
the situation and make plans for the National as
well the State campaign.
Senator Timothy D. Sullivan who Is now A. F5o-
Springs has prolonged his stay there and is said
to De much improved His friends say thar he Is
not nearly III has been said. and add that
instead Of being OUT OF favor with Mr. Croker as
has been reported he is stronger than ever in the
Tammany organization On the other hand the
reports persistent that Mr. Sullivan failed
absolutely in certain work allotted to him at Al
bany and that he ala not keep certain promises
These accusations are most persistent, and IL is
declared that Senator Sullivan will nave an un-
comfortable hour or so with Richard Croker when
he returns; and that It IS not Improbable, unless
he can explain satisfactorily certain things will
be turned down FOR denomination this fan. II
orders come from Fourteenth Street To turn him
down. however. Tammany say there will be a
battle royal, that sullivan strong his district
inTrenched that he defy Mr.. Croker and
the organization This is regarded largely as
bluff" but the fact remains that II orders 90
out TO turn Sullivan down. and he takes il IL MS
head to fight there will be a lively struggle
There are prospects OF fight for the Tammanv
leadership in the XNXIst District the August
primaries. Charles Welde the Commissioned OF
Jurors. has made all his plans Try TO regain mis-
lost leadership in that district He defeated
last fall by Isaac Hopper, but Hopper mas failed
so II is said give entire satisfaction as leader
and Mr. Wede's friends say will easily regain
the leadership.
There has been some ak that Tammany would
present the name OF Congressman George Il Nc
Clellan as a candidate for Governor this fall
this rs not taken seriously Il Is said that the
candidate will in all prOba bility from up the
State.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-27
NEw.YoRK DAILY TRIBUNE. FRIDAY APRIL q. 1900

having been born in Lawrenceburg on May 4. 1s4I.
He served through the Civil War private in an
Indiana regiment. He taught school in his early
life, and then became drygoods clerk in St
Louis rising later to confidential credit man for the
firm. He removed to Anderson. Ind, in 1879 and
engaged in banking. He is still in this business
and is also connected with the natural gas enter
prises of Indiana. He has been known as strong
Republican since he a youth, but has de-
Clned accept public office. In 1892 he went TO
the National Republican Convention delegate.
having prior to that time served member or
the Republican State Committee. In 1896 he was
made a member of the National Committee from
Indiana, and since then he has taken prominent
part in the work of the party. He has also taken
active part in Grand Army of the Republic affairs
Mr. Durbn appointed colonel by Governor
Mount TO serve in the late Spanish American War
commander of the 161st Regiment. he and his
regiment went Cuba where II did garrison duty.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-27
BUSINESS IN THE SENATE.
TITLE OF SENATOR SCOTT TO HIS SEAT
DISCUSSED.

washington April 25-Alrnost the entire session
OF the Senate to-day was devoted TO considering
the right OF Nathan B. Scott. OF West Virginia, 10
retain MS seat Mr.. Pettus. OF Alabama, who
alone OF the members OF the Committee on Privi-
leees and Elections IS opposed TO the claim Of Nr
Scott made al elaborate argument 10 sustain his
views Nj Morgan, OF Alabama, spoke in favor Of
his colleagues contention Mr- McComss. OF
Maryland: M Turley, Of Tennessee; MI. Chandler
Of Kew Hampshire. Mr Teller, OF Colorado, and
Mr.. Allen. Of Nebraska, spoke in support OF the
resolution declaring Mr Scott entitled to his seat
The case went over without action
The Alaskan Civil Code bill was laid before the
senate and Mr. Carter gave notice that he would
rry to get d upon i tomorrow
Mr Mason introduced a joint resolution re-
0rleersnR he President withdraw the forces Of
Inc United States from Cuba TO turn the gov
=-rn1eut Of thar island over TO the CUbans BY the
Fourth OF July
New-York tribune., 1900-04-27
CANAL CONCESSION CANCELLED.
NICARAGUA REFUSES TO GRANT MORE
TINE TO TIE MARITIME COMPANY.

NICARAGUA REFUSES TO GRANT MORE
TINE TO TIE MARITIME COMPANY.
--er. ras finally cancelled the concession 10 the
Maritime canal Company TO construct a ship
canal across Nicaragua This decision is the
eslt of proceedings covering nearly seven months.
We original concession would have expired OC-
rober . Of last year. but the company applied for
N extension Of the period. This refused, and
fber the company contending that II had been
--everred by circumstances beyond It's control
f-n carrying its contract. rcsorTed 70 arti-
cis in rhaI contract providing for a settlement of
differences between the company and the Mica
raguar Government by means of arbitration. The
Government admitted the obligation and appointed
trs a-brrators. The company invited 10 do
ligewis but. being informed that in accordance
With the common law Of nations II must name
Nfcarazuans as aroftratOrs, II failed 20 DO On
January 81 the Nicarasuan fiscal solicitor appeared
before the Superior Court and asked for judgment
against the company by default on the ground that
had uo1 only failed 10 appoint its arbitrators but
rad also faieG TO take al appeal TO the court
WITHIN the legal period Of four months allowed for
rna1 purpose Since that date the matter has been
ne= under consideration, and the United states
Minister 70 Nicaragua. Mr. Merry, has been at
Na1aEua seeking effect just settlement In
formation has Just been received here that the
Gains. the Nicara guam Government has refused
t- extend the period allowed for the construction
CT the canal by the Maritime company, and has
vacated its concession
New-York tribune., 1900-04-27

the sth Infantry from Fort Smelling, Minnesota. to
Havana. These transfers made with view
TO the distribution OF the men TO companies Of
the active battalious in Cuba. A possibly sig
nncant feature of the orders is that the selections
are confined to who have not less than
year TO serve in their present enlistment. That
Is taken to mean that the military occupation of
Cuba is not likely 10 be entirely abandoned for at
least year to come.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-27
P4RrNERS DIs4GREE: REcEIrER N4uED.

F4RI EHN UINEITRFE. Htf 1T ER NINEU-
Justice Fitzgerald. OF the Supreme Court. mas
appointed Herman Rose receiver Of all property
belonging the Binding and Novelties Company.
formerly No l72 Sixth-ave., and later at No 1O9
Hassau-st., on the application Of Mr Rose. a
suit brought against Louis STREET.. his partner It
stated that Mr.. STREET. had left the city.
Mr. Rose said he paid s75G for 4 half interest
In the business on November Il last and In his
temporary absence Mr.. STREET. removed the business
from No. t72 Sixth-ave. TO No. l0q Nassau-sr..
changed the firm Louis STREET. S Co. and
took in another partner by the name of Fischer
The Sheriff yesterday sold Mr. Stret's interest
in the business for 500
New-York tribune., 1900-04-27
GRAMATAN INN BURNED.
NO ONE INJURED, BUT MANY NARROW
ESCAPES.
THE BIG wEsTCHEsTER COUNTY FRAME
HOTEL AN EASY PREY TO THE
FLAMEs-FIREMEN AND 9TH
ERS DO BRAVE WORK

The Gramatan Inn. at Bronxville, one Of the
largest summer hotels in Westchester County,
completely destroyed by fire early yester-
day morning. Arthur ". Lawrence. of W.
V. Lawrence, the proprietor OF the hotel. says
that the loss will probably reach 100000.
The fire was discovered at 2:30 a. m. by Will
lam L. North. night watchman. He saw
blaze in the storeroom OF the first floor of the
new annex and breaking in the door was
driven back by the flames. He then ran to the
office and informed the night clerk. who gave
the alarm to the guests and servants.
Immediately the entire building was in a
panic. George B. McAdanl nephew Of Judge
McAdam; W s. Bates c. z. Carpenter and Ar
thur Onderfonck showed keen presence of mind
in the excitement. They formed a fire brigade
and, attaching the private hose of the hotel TO
a hydrant attempted to check the spread of the
flames. They ventured recklessy into the
smoke and fought until driven back. The water
pressure was so light that they could not reach
the fire with the stream.
WARNING THE GUESTS.
Finding that their work useless. Mr.. On
derdonck and Mr.. McAdam ran a half mile to
carry the alarm to the Bronxville Volunteer Fire
Department They also sent in alarms to the
Yonkers Mount Vernon and Tuckahoe depart
ments all of which responded quickly as pos
sibIe C L. Briggs the manager, remained at
the hotel and directed the work of rescue. Julia
Flood and Kate Sheehan. servants, assisted him
by rushing into the rooms and warning the
women guests Twenty servant girls were sleep
ing In the annex The two women rescuers ran
from room TO room and shouted TO them TO get
TO the fire escapes at once, the building was
on fire. Few Of the girls had time 70 stop for
their clothing. and some OF them. owing 10 the
density Of the smoke and flames, had narrow
escapes from death.
II first looked If the fire might be confined
to the annex but slight breeze set in about D
O'Clock which famed the flames directly toward
the main building
A fireman from Yonkers said TO be John
Welsh, did pIucky thing, after the annex was
seen to be doomed, in going UP ladder leaning
against the main building and covering the wall
nearest the fire with water. He fought there for
fully half an hour in the intense heat, with
his clothes and the ladder smoking trying TO
save the main building. He would probably
have succeeded if the low pressure of water had
not prevented. The stream reached only to
within about six feet of the roof, and the heat
set fire 10 the main building under the caves.
At 3 o'clock all that left of the large struct-
ure were the three large chimneys. which are
surrounded by an immense pile of wrecilage and
ashes
New-York tribune., 1900-04-27
TRANSFER or Troops TO CUBA.

Wsebinzton. April Borders have been issued
for ne transfer Of 1lg men o. the depot battalion
o. the Isl Infantry from Fort Leayenworth, Kan
sas Havana 80 or the depot battalion OF the
5th I1tantr from Fort Sheridan Illinois 10 Santi
sgo, and eigarv-fye men Of tie depot battalion Of
New-York tribune., 1900-04-27
HANNA HErER AGREED TO roTE FOR QU4r.

Cleveland April Ex-senator Hanna said to-day
that the attempt impugn his motives IN pairing
himself against Mr. Quay was ridiculous. He added
opposed giving Mr.. Quay a seat be-
cause under the Constitution l did believe
him entitled 20 seat on the appointment OF the
Governor OF Pennsylvania. as Il was made. never
promised FOR Mr.. Quay
New-York tribune., 1900-04-27
nc o.NEILL RICYCLE.

Strictly up to date from Tires TO Handlebars.
They guarantee them FOR the calendar year.
sixth-ave.. Twentieth Twenty -drst-st. e.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-27
ELECTING THE DELEGATES.

The Rev E. A Winchip then nominated the four
delegates-at-Iarge 10 the National Convention.
They were elected by acclamation. The aIternates
also were chosen by accamation They were
Colonel George r. Jewett. OF Salem; Alfred E.
Rose, of Lowell; DR.. Samuel E. Courtney, of Bos
ton. and Henry p. Field, of Northampton. This
concluded the business OF the Convention.
Congressman Dolliver of Iowa. attended the n
vention. He made a brief speech and the
tOn adjourned.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-27
MANY vALUABLEs DESERTED

Fireman H. McGrath of Yonkers. while run
ming through the hotel assisting in arousing the
guests. found box OF jewery valued at 81, 900
in bedroom. Fireman Richard Grant OF the
Tuckahoe department found a wallet contain
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