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New-York tribune., 1901-12-17

Britain in her present mood he believed ne
said that IL would have been possible 20 secure
a treaty which would give entire satisfactioh'
snd he criticised he State Department for fali-
ing TO do so. Fe took the position that it Would
have been sufficient 10 abrogate the Clayton
Rulwer Treaty. and said England knew wen
enough that. with that result accomplished she
could very well the United States to main
tain the neutrality Of the canal as this country
had been prepared 10 do so for many years
Among the other speakers were Senator's Gay
Fairbanks McCumber, McLaurin. Of Mississippi
Cu1berson Mallory. Mason. Tillman. Bacon ana
Bate Senator Clay was one of the southern
Senators who spoke IN advocacy OF the treaty
He contended that the treaty should be raulled
t,ecsuse II secured the abrogation of the cay
tcn-BulVer Treaty
Senator Mason made strong plea for the
+-as-v expressing his qualification that Ameri-
can diplomacy had succeeded in securing such
q triumph as was this treaty over the original
Ffav- Pauncefote agreement. Senator Bacon
xneect Uras made in connection with motion
TO amend the treaty. In presenting this amend
Inent ne said that he was in favor OF a
canal and would vote for the treaty with
the Davis amendment. He opposed the treaty
because he did not believe it would give
the United States full control of the canal He
sale that Great Britain rejected the amended
Hay ePauncefote Treaty. but sent us another
trestv about identical with the former conven-
ton as amended, except the Davis amendment.
He considered that fact the most important
feature OF the whole controversy.
There was an exceptionally full attendance
when the time arrived for a vote but the GER
tainty of ratification had become apparent
that there was comparatively little interest in
the proceeding. The votes the amendments
succeeded each other quickly.
VOTING DOWN AMENDMENTS.
Senator CuIberson offered an amendment to
insert the Davis amendment of the last session.
This was defeated, Is TO 81. as follows:
New-York tribune., 1901-12-17
PRESIDENTS WIDOWS PENSIONS
BILLS FOR THE BENEFIT OF MRS. ArKINLEY
AND MRS. HARRISON SOON TO BE IN
TRQDUCED-THE PRECEDENTS
TB7 TELEGRAPH TO The TRI3UHE.l

Thy TELEGRAPH TO THE TRI3UNE.l
Washinston. Dec. 16.-Bs for qensionng the
widows OF President Mckinley and President Har-
rison will soon be reported the House. The
pensions. in accordance with al the more recent
-1recedents, Will be 5000 wear. Mrs Lincoln
pensiened on July Il 1870 al S2eoo. On February 2
Iss2. the pension raised 10 5000 Since that
cate this has been the sum in all cases BY the
Of March 81. 1852. the widows Of President Garfield
President Polk and President Tyler received this
amount the act taking effect September l9 1881.
the date OF Garflelds death. The records the
subject of pensions and privileges have been exam
ined By that careful compiler and valuable official
Arnzi Smith. superintendent OF the Senate doCu-
meni room, and the following facts ascertained:
The franklng privilege extended in the order
named the widows Of Washington, John Adams,
William Henry Harrison, Madison, Taylor, Lincoln.
Grant and Carried. Pensions of 5000, each have
been voted by Congress the widows of Presidents
Tyler. Lincoln. Grant and Garfield. When the bill
pension Mrs. Garfield passed the Senate II was
made. debate occurred, and having been called
up by Mr.. Mckinley prompt action was taken
The central idea OF this legislation is that the
American people not 10 be Inundated by leav-
ing the widow Of their Chief Magistrate without a
provision for support. and ii has not occurred TO
those who framed the laws 70 inquire what the Pc
c1niary ability of widow OF President might he
az the time OF ens cling the law for her benefit.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-17
WANTS CONGRESS TO THANK SCHLEY
JOINT RESOLUTION OFFERED BY SENATOR
JONES. OF ARKANSAS.

Washington Dec. 16.-An echo OF the verdict of
the court of inquiry in the case of Rear Admiral
Schey was heard in the Senate to-day when Mr.
Jones Of Arkansas, introduced a resolution extend
ing the thanks of Congress and of the American
people to Admiral Schey and the officers and men
under his comma nd in the battle of July 1895 off
the harbor of Santiago, Cuba. In submitting the
resolution Mr. Jones made statement. and It
was referred without comment to the Committee on
Naval Affairs. The text Of the resolution follows:
That the thanks of Congress and the American
people hereby rendered to Rear Admiral Win
field s. SChley and the officers and under his
command for highly distinguished conduct in CON
f1tct with the enemy. a displayed by them in the
destruction Of the Spanish fleet off the harbor of
Santiago. Cuba, July g. 1898.
That the President of the United States be re-
queste1 this resolution to be communica
10 Rear Admiral Schley. and through him to the
officers and under his command
New-York tribune., 1901-12-17
Ro1D BrRGLARs ROB PoSToFFIcE.

,-,,,,-r, TWO MEN TO BLACKSMITH sFzoF AND
FIRE AT ATTACKING VILLAGERS
Poushkeepsie. y. Y, Dec ia gang Of burglars
entered the Rhnebeck postoffice and bank last
niobt and blew open the safes in both places. In
+ba rostoTlce they got money and stamps to the
value of $500 the bank they secured nothing.
being unable TO open the inner doors OF the vault
which contained thousands of dollars in currency
and securities.
rier who was in the postofice. gagged and bound
him and carried him a blacksmith shop
nieht watchman named Tallerday also was capt
ured and placed in the blacksmith shop Accord
ing Crandall there were seven men in the gang
of burglars ~
open the bank safe persons living in the neghbor-
hood awakened and several men ran into the
street, armed with guns and revolvers. They shot
at the burglars. who returned the fire and ran
New-York tribune., 1901-12-17
FOR RETIREMENT or TETER4Ns-
SECRETARY ROOTS PLAN TO HONOR OFF,
CEps WHO FOUGHT IN THREE WARS

SECRETARY ROOTS PLAN TO HONOR Off
GERS WHO FOUGHT IN THREE WARS
WASHINGTON. Dec. 1S-As indicated in his annual
report Secretary Root has renewed his EFFORTS 10
secure the retirement with an added grade OF the
army officers who fought in three wars-the civil
war the Indian wars and the Spanish American
War. He has the active support OF the PRESIDENT
Inquiries have been directed to the Senate TO as
certain whether the body would ratify the nomina-
tions of a number of the old war colonels WHO
might be advanced to brigadierships through ap-
ncintn,ent 10 the two existing vacancies and imne-
diatelv retired. If this line of action is approved
one of the brigadicrships would be kept permanent
" vacant to serve outlet for deserving colo
nels anxious to retire with advanced grade. IL
this effort fails. the Secretary has made arrange
1ents the passage of general retire
nent bill fit such cases. There are lS5 off1cers
out Of total number of $500 in the regular army
who might affected by this measure. The DILL
which mas been forwarded to the chairmen OF the
t1o Military committees, is as follows:
Section THAT any officer Of the regular army
the active list who served during the Civil
cadet at the Military Academy, may, by the Presi-
mt. by and with the advice and consent OF the
with the rank and retired pay Of one grade higher
than that actually hefd by him at the time of his
be construed as creating or reviving any rank not
provided for by existing law and shall not apply 70
thirty years. TO any general officer who has
been advanced in rank since the 18th day OF Az
1895. (ThS is the date of the peace protocoi)
Sec 2-That the President of the United states
is hereby authorized 10 select from the officers OF
the army two major generals on the active lst
and major general on the retired list VINO
have red distinguished service in independent
military operations, and to appoint them by ana
with the advice and consent OF the senate; 10 oe
and allowances established by Law for officers or
that grade on tho retired list.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-17
HT7RLED SIXTY FEET BY TRAIN
RAILROAD FLAGMAN KILLED-NO1SE
MADE BY FREIGHT CARS KEPT
HIM FROM HEARING
EXPRESS

Princeton. n J.. Dec. 16 (speciaD.-Thornas $
L<fernev hagman on the Pennsylvania Rail-
road at Princeton Junction. was struck oy the
Chicago Limited express tonight ana hurleo
sixty feet TO his death kierney ana ano'l'er
employe, Alexander Deneen, were puihns
truck across the tracks when the accident nap
rs,.5 The noise of a freight train prevented
then, from hearing the approaching express.
Deneen who was at the rear of the truck, es-
cared uniniured Kierney was sixty years oid,
and leaves widow and six children. He nao
been in the employ of the company Tot 1hrtS
five wears
New-York tribune., 1901-12-17

Senator Bacon then offered an amendment
striking out Of the preamble in the reference TO
the Clayton BulzTer Treaty the words Without
irnpairing the general principle of naturalization
established in Article VII Of that convention
also the following words in Article II. relating
10 the purchase Of stock. Subject 70 the pro
visions of the present treaty, also all of Article
III relating 20 the reutraliza ton Of the canal:
also all of Article II, declaring against change
Of territorial sovereignty. All of this was en-
bodied in one amendment and defeated, Is to
90, as follows:
New-York tribune., 1901-12-17
MILES TAKES DEwEY'S VIEW.
THE GENERALS OPINION OF THE VERDICT
ON SCHLET.

Cincinnati Dec. 16.--C1e1eral Nelson A. Miles
commanding the army, arrived here to-day ac-
compane by Mrs. Miles. They are guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Wiborg, at Clifton Mrs.
Wiborg being relative of Mrs. Miles In
speaking Of the finding Of the Schley court Of
inquiry, General Miles said:
I willing to take the judgment of Admiral
Dewey in the matter, He has been com
mander of a feet. and such has known the
anXetes and responsibilities which rest on a
man under these circumstances. He was in
strumental in the destruction of one Spanish
fleet and knows and realizes the feelings that
encompass officer under such conditions.
think Dewey has summed up the matter In a
clear and concise manner, and believe his con-
ciusioEs will be indorsed by the patriotic reo-
ple Of the United Sta teS. | have no sympathy
with the efforts which have been made to de-
strcy the honor of an officer under such cir
cUmstanCes.
The General declined TO discuss the subject
Of Congressional action in the case.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-17
TREASURY DEPARTMENT. ONCE of the

Secretary. Washington. d c. Noy 10 is- Street
between ehsssnnt street and n. City Hall ~ me osocs
NJ December 10 1901. IN froat or saie - 9n-
cash and bid less than two fliieh S the Aac
sidered The highest bidder mist deposit Wt 80 An.
on the day the sale eerthed eFsr Of ns
hundred 6fty thousand dollars to the orGel xd
Treasurer OF the United States as suaTa must
paid upon the delivery OF the deed The pscsrnosr
sSrvad N tfa Secretary OF Treasury until
81 1901 "a accept or reject highest bid Fn ~ ~.
information apply to the Ausiioneers In shssse Cur
ssIe hTessrs StM1JEI, +. FREEMAN & Co. D w 49,
l2rh ana Walnut streets Phi.sieiphta. Pa
New-York tribune., 1901-12-17

EACH SIDE IN THE HOUSE LIMITED TO FOUR
AND 4 HALF HOURS.
Washington, Dec 16-Pians being made on
both sides of the House OF Representatives to-day
for the two days debate on the Philippine tariff
bill, which begins tomorrow. Each side will have
four and one-half hours. This considerably re-
strcts the limits Of debate particularly the oppos-
toE. which had intended TO make this bin the text
for rather elaborate arraignnent of the policy of
the party in power Chairman Payne viii open
the debate in speech Of about three-duarters of
an hour, and Mr.. Dalzel of Pennsylvania, will
close the debate just before the vote is taken on
Wednesday. Mr.. Richardson, of Tennessee will
open for the Democrats and there is long list OF
Democratic members who will speak in opposition.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-17

Messrs. w. & J. SLOANE, Broadway and
Nineteenth Street, are now showing
very interesting collection of small Antique
Oriental Rugs, including many beautiful
Silk Rugs especially suitable for Holiday
Gifts
Besides these they call attention to
their display of fine Imported Furniture,
including Consoles, Ladies Escritoires, Wit
rines, Fancy Chairs and Artistic Tables,
each piece having been selected with great
discrimination.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-17
PROTESTS AGAINST REMOrAL.
BILL PASSED FOR SUTHERLAND NOW ACTS
AGAINST HIS FRIENDS

AGAINST HIS FRIENDS.
John Pagan. who for more than twenty years has
been connected with the City Clerks Office OF
Yonkers. yesterday fled a protest with Mayor
Walsh against his removal as City Clerk under the
bill passed by the last legislature. Last year when
Mayor sutherland was handicapped by a Demo
cratic Board of Aldermen. which refused TO con
firm his appointments, he had Z bill passed by the
legislature. known the Power Of Removal bill
giving the Mayor OF Yonkers authority 10 appoint
and remove Office holders without the confrna
Of his action by the Common Council.
When Mayor Walsh. who is a Democrat was
elected he gTasped the opportunity to remove the
Republican Office holders. Including Pagan. Pagan
says that the bill protects him from removal by
the Mayor the ground that IL provides that the
City Clerk shall be appointed by the Mayor and
hold Office at the pleasure Of the Common Council
The council. being Republican. has not yet con-
arrned Pazans successor.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-17
nay NAVE ASSAULTED MRS. DENNIS.

Washington. Dec. ls.-Samuel G. Presley. a print
er. thirty nine years old, was found dead in bed
this morning in his m. at No 1119 K-st the
house adjoining that of Mrs. Ada Gilbert Dennis.
the dressmaker. who was mysterousy assaulted
a week ago PreslevS dea n is accredited to the
inha aton of gas. Owing to the proximity of the
two houses and the theory of suicide the death and
former movements of Presley gre being inves-
tigated. A number Of detectives were sent to the
house Immediately after the death reported
to the authorities. Mrs. Dennis is in precarious
condition.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-17


popular view OF disease the interde- .
peadence OF the several organs OF
the body is lost sight Of. The heart, for
example, is diseased and 1t is treated as if it
were entirely separate from, and independent
Of, every other organ.
The fallscy of this opinion is shown by the
cures of heart rtroubie," liver trouble kidney
trouble and other so-caiied rtroubles" effected
by the use of DR. Pierce's Golden Medical Discov-
cry. Primarily the Discovery is medicine for
the cure of diseases OF the stomach and blood But
it cures diseases OF organs seemingly remote from
the stomach. because these diseases have their
origin in diseased condition of the stomach and
its associated organs OF digestion and nutrition.
Il doctored three different fer weak heart
but they did good" writes Mr.. Julia A. wilcox Of
Sygne1, Wood Co, Ohio, Box 81 tired and dis
oaged if had hsd choice TO live die woald have
preferred die husband heard of Golden Medical
Discovery and bought bottle took that and the FIRST
hsH seemed 20 help took six bottles before stopped
perfectly well and cooking for six bosrdcTs. Il
hiss been God-send 10 me"
Dr.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cure constipation.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-17
Proposals.
oosr OFFICE DEPARTMENT. WASHING

ro, n = srpTENRE,R g. I9ol.-Proposals VII vi
lie received at Post ONCE Department III ths
Ar o'clocS D On NseuI.y
srh day OF January 1902 for conveying ns IN
United States by meals OF steamships ,srrs OF
act Of March 8 1921, between the seVera LOi -res
United States ard the several ports IN - routes
which are specifically tanned me s.-,s On
published herewith. Proposals are nvteu 4 NPich
said routes under eoatTH>ts .or Yen os ire right
reserved ScBEpUIE e OF PROPOSED RcgtES .s.ro
No SO. M S. From New YORK 70 ldsrS 20 cara
yenezue,a calling al Iuan Curdrlo an - cass
Once every weeks. in vessels OF ths III I-Hsa
Time: eight Gays Curacao. nile .@SS 10 A~A
required with bio So.tCI ,t.-,rsoc.
Ne. sT--ao II. s." From Kew York TO s asIA'es one
Venezuela calling at Ia tsuaiTa and curacao. 7g-a
every weeks. in vessels OF me fouItn Si,b bid
TO La Guaira. seven days BOND reSuIeu VIII
s. 0Co IL. ,F ths
Circulars containing a OF rue NcI' ~ pro-
routes fustrIetions 10 biddsrS and blank forms
posa, with accompanying loads san eS & 90 5srtreut
superintendent o Foreign Malls. Post CHlce DSP'-
and after October 18th. 1901 -.-- ,..,s,al
CT. EMORY SMITH. Postmaster eeaei
New-York tribune., 1901-12-17
F0URNTER COMPANY FORMED.

HAS CAPITAL STOCK OF s2oooooo. AND WILL.
MANUFAcTURE MOTOR VEHICLES
Albany. Dec. l6--The Fournier- Sea rchmont Auto
mobile Company. Of Saratoga Springs. incor-
porated to-day with capital stock of 100000. to
manufacture motor cars. wagons. carriages and
other vehicles. The capital is divided into $1,000
900 common and 81 1000 of per cent preferred
stock The directors are Spencer Trask John L
Elliott, Acosta Nichols and Cecil Barret. Of New
\; J.: and {. G. Smedberg, of Flushing, Long
Island.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-17
TIE OPEN DOOR IN M4NCHURI4.

--.r pprsrDENT TO RECEIVE MEMORIAL
po,, rz,. as1aTIc ASSOCIATION.
Washington Dec. 1S-John Foord' secretary ..
the Asiatic Association, which is conp'Seu %
hout two hundred and thirty firms DONG ousi-
-. !, the Ear East to-day arranged with the
President to receive memorial from the associa
ton next Wednesday, The ASSOCIATION IS it especoalg @
i1esirous that the door of Manchurla oe kept open
~ American textile fabrics and TO that enc "siIss
the government TO obtain wrltten piere;s p,;,oa T T.
Essia in case China relinquishes that province ~
also desires the repeal OF the war tax on tea rt r
s+a+I;chr,ent Of sn international bank "a Cil,fh
enS nrvate ownership of the proposed Paclnc caole
The delegation which will call on the Presloent
-, Wednesday will also appear before the congress
cn,nmiftees on immigration to argue IN IaEor OF
,o1difira lion of the Chinese Exclusion act "niCu
viii hermit Chinese merchants to come into TINS
country with freedom.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-17
PHILIPPINE CHURCH PROPERTY.
ARCHBISHOP CHAPELLE HAS CONFERENCE
WITH THE PRESIDENT

WASHINGTON Dec. I6-Archbishop Chapelle of
New-Orlears, had long talk with President
Roosevelt to-day about conditions in the Philip
pines relative to Catholic Church property. The
Archbishop recently went to the philippines and
made full investigation of the subject Accom-
panying him the White House was Totnaso
Lorente, Filipino friar. who Is acting his
"etary. The Archbishop discussed the situation
at some length with the President, but declined TO
say anything for publication regarding his inter
view. He will see Secretary Root tomorrow. and
then will go to New-OrleanS. He will return to
Washington early in January. when it is expected
that definite conclusions as to the church
property will be reached
New-York tribune., 1901-12-17

FUNSTON AND HUGHES COMING HONE
Washington. Dec. 1s.-The War Department has
received cable dispatch from Manila, reporting
the sailing of the transport Warren on December
20. with short term enlisted and Generals
Robert P Hughes and Frederick Funston.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-17
FILLING SOUTHERN OFFICES.
THE PRESIDENT CONSULTING DEMOCRATIC
CONGRESSMAN.

CONGRESSMAN.
Washington. Dec. l6.-President Roosevelt Is
adopting the plan Of securing information from
Democratic Senators and Representatives regard
Ing applicants for office in the South To-day. by
sr1ointment he consulted Senators Foster and Nc
Emery and Representative Broussard, OF LOUIS
ana regarding Louisiana appointments. He had a
list Of about nifty applicants for places, from col
Iector OF the port Of New orleans down 10 minor
offices concerning whom ne requested informa-
Tion The President also consulted Representa-
tives Clayton. Thompson and Wiley, of Alabama
a about some appointments In THAI state. II Is
understood that the President IS disposed to reap
point Messrs Vaughn. Bryan and Bingham. re
snecfiyeIv district attorney and marshal Of the
middle district and collector OF internal revenue
tIhns in the State.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-17
y17Esr PoIS1. \. y. DECEMBER Il. 1901.

,lcate. viii be received n71S -
aoa. for the constructor - -
Plans can be seen ana ~. ~ - -
this once or at me on
Fifth Ave. New York, =. -,
sept or reject any or an
ADDRESS Q, NJ. L. s. u. -
New-York tribune., 1901-12-17
ARMY
ARTILLERY CORPS

ARTILLERY CCFFS
To he a5 sps'neps%tE 5f X HSH Of AhhET ia&I6 B
RAYMOND. of Fenns> ItanIs. JACOB F. WlkE, ar
T, he second lieutenant WILLIAM W. FAILARp. Jr.
Tn. following beard OF Officers ts appointed meet at
Fort Grant Arizona fo- n" eHaninall@n OF IgsI
THOMAS e LEGO, 1tt4 CayaiTy, CAPTAINS CAPTAINS
G5GH ovEnrox 5ih'S 7i;h Sava .''ss sai oEES
MEYER. 14th Cavalry, and First Lieutenant FRANh
0. WHITLOCK. 18th Cavalry. recorder
First Lieutenant HENRY 3. DIXON. sth Cavalry viii
Captain NATHAN P BATCHELDER. auartermaster. is
relieved San Francisco and Will report in per
son TO the Quarterm4st@r General 'f The Army tor
instructions.
The following transfers are First Lieutenant
CLAUDE H MILLER from the 18th Infantry to
26th Infantry First Lieutenant JOHN p. SAN
FORD. from gGth Infantry 70 the 24th Infantry.
Company A. First Lieutenant HECTOR A ROBICHON.
from the 27th Infantry TO the 18th Infantry, Com
pany *.
Captain ALEXANDER n STARK. assistant surgeon is
relieved from Fort McIfenry. and will proceed 20
seon who viii report 20 the Commanding officer or
troops he the Philippine Islands the
transport Buford from York
CATALRY-
To be second ALBERT J. WOOD, at large.
INFANTRY
To be second Iteutenants- -liEoKGE z GOODRICH. Of
HAROLD 5 FARCE. Of Rhode Island. RIEALpo r.
WOOD. of New York.
NAVY
To be passed assistant surgeons Assistant Surgeons
DLON o HUNTINGTON and JOHN B. DENNIS.
REVENUE CUTTER SERVICE.
To he first assistant engineers-Second Assistant
sineers ROBERT L WRIGHT and URBAN HARVEY.
OF Virginia
ravnnaster H \ DENT detached Puget Sound yard
San Francisco January ?.
Passed Assistant Paymaster c MORRIS. Jr.. duty
officer and general sorekeeper Puget Sound yard
New-York tribune., 1901-12-17

Sealed proposals In trii
until Il NJ. January IA. ]
Officers Mess and Quarters
and specifications obtained Al
McKim, Mead 6 White. 100
Z. S. reserves the right TO ac
posals or any part thereof.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-17
you1y4TIoNS BY THE PRESIDENT,
esFsofdB n RoRERTs. JR., POSTMASTER AT
rRooKLYH AND CLAYTON MNTcHAEL
AT PHILADELPHIA.

Washington. Dec 16.-The President sent ths
following nominations to the Senate to-day:
T, p. Observation-Disclosures H. ROBERTS. Jr.. At
Rro.tlyn. CLAYTON MNiICHAfIy at Fhladell''a
GEORGE RIPPERGFR, At Long Island 'lfN-
7> he Cor sui Of the States ar Warsaw, Kusse
ANGUS CAMPBELL. tuo state Siveni
n m .urev5r u customs for District Of San Fran
cisco-J0SEPH :. SFEAR. Jr.
To be collectors o, cusonssTERLINt5 A & CAMPBELL. Il
for me pIstrct ot Humboldt. Cal, THOMAS. Il.
pTyATF District of Arooztlok. Ne CLARENCE
I{3NNFyrT District ~ Newport. r. I. PATRICK T.
JARRETT cf New Mexico District OF Faso dei
%orte. Tex
To be United States Marshal Tor southern District or
Inaisn TerrTtorv-B II COLBERT.
10 be secretary. OF the Territory Of Arlzona-IsAAc T
New-York tribune., 1901-12-17

Il IS a singular thing that in the
popular view OF disease the -iuterde-
,eaderce of the several to-oans OF
New-York tribune., 1901-12-17

The treaty then was ratified ny vote Of =
70 6.