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New-York tribune., 1901-09-03
BAY ET4TE PROHIBITIOSIsTS
NAME a STATE TICKET AND REAFFIRM THEIR |
PRINCIPLES.

Boston. Sept 2-The Prohibltionists of Massachu-
setts laid down the gauge Of battle to-day by de-
clarins their principles and ma amnE their ticket for
the impending State political campaign There
were 34 delegates, representing sixty-one towns
and cities. and a big audience OF men and women
not delegates. at the State convention. held at Ire
mont Temple. The ticket named follows:
For GoveTnor-JOHN r. LEWIS r. Of Reading
Fer Lieutenant t-Governor-WILILAM II. PARTRIDGE
or Newton.
For Secretary of tho Ccmmonweal,h-FREDERI
W. CLARK. OF Boston.
For Treasurer and er-General-GEORGE z
BATCHELDER. Of I.ynuRad
Frr Auditor. W. SMITH. Of Dalton
For Attorney -Generdl-AILEN COFFEN OF Nan
tucket. - -
Ihe PLATFORM Of principles, which unanimous
ly adopted. declared that the supreme issue before
the American people is the liquor traffic and its at
tendant evils that the attitude Of the State toward
the liquor traffic affects favorably or adversely
every interest Of the people; that an independent
political party. with prohibition OF the liquor traf
hc as its paramount issue is inevitable necessi-
ty; that political party the first work is TO
place the state in unequivocal opposition 20 the
liquor traffic.
New-York tribune., 1901-09-03
MARYLAND CAMPAIGN OPENED.
REPUBLICANS FEAR MORE DEMOCRATIC TRICKS
UNDER GoRMAN's LEADERSHIP

Baltimore Sept. (SpeciaD.-The Maryland Re
publicans to-day opened the campaign. and the
fight against the German machine has been re-
newed in earnest German returned last night
from New-York and tomorrow will meet the
chairmen of all the Democratic county commit
tees I'm a secret conference and instruct them In
methods of registration work and plans for con-
trolling the and barring the negroes under
the new election law. The Republicans suspect a
Democratic scheme of shutting out white az Well
as colored Republicans from the registration lists
Chairman Goldsborough OF the State committee
to-day sent letter TO Governor Smith asking tina
a copy of the new state census list OF registered
voters not in precincts and OF 'men not regis
tered be furnished TO him. If the Democrats who
absolutely control the German lists fur
nish the above information. the Republicans will
look up the men and see that they registered
Republican, state headquarters were opened to-
day United States Senator McComas will per-
sonally direct the Republican campaign, and Mr.
German will manage the Democratic orRaniza tion
in the political nght Of his life.
New-York tribune., 1901-09-03
NO HoNORs PAID TO SULTAN.

Constantinope. Sept. IN. Bapst. Councillor
of the French Embassy, and the other members
of the Embassy Staff. took the guardship Vau-
tour on an excursion In the Sea OF Marmora. in
order TO avoid dressing the vessel the other
warships in the harbor We're dressed in recog-
milton OF the anniversary Of the Sultan's acces-
sion 10 the throne which was celebrated yester-
day The members of the Embassy did not take
part in the congratulations Of the Diploma tic
Corps. nor was the Embassy illuminated.
Turkish officials received only 40 to go per
cent of their salaries on the anniversary of the
Sultan's accession.
New-York tribune., 1901-09-03
THREATENED TO SHOOT DOCTOR.
WOMAN WHO SAID HE PROMISED TO MARRY HER
GIVES Up REVOLVER To POLICE.


Mildred Hunt. twenty-five years Old who lives
in boarding house at No. 142 West Sixty fourth
St. threatened TO shoot DR. Denwood n +. New
bury Of No lO5 West Sixty-fourth-st last night
at Sixty -fourth-st. and Columbus-ave He had her
arrested but withdrew his complaint OF attempted
assault afterward. and the police locked the woman
up for carrying a revolver. She said that Dr.
Newbury promised 10 marry her. but he had
wife and child
Sergeant Churchill. OF the West Sixty-eighth-st
station heard and woman expostulating
outside the door and then they came in. each lead
ing the other.
Il want this woman locked up" said DR. New
bury She has been annoying me- She threat
ened TO shoot me-"
The woman took revolver from her pocket. 1t
wrapped in tissue paper and she put it on
the desk
That's the revolver" said the doctor She met
me az Sixty-fourth-st. and Columbus-ave. and
pointed the revolver me. and said she'd shoot
me. and then she put the revolver to my back
/ pached her. and got her TO come to the station.
The woman burst into tears and then became
hysterical
"Oh. my God!' she cried; II didn't mean to shoot
him or hurt him! He's been visiting six
seven years. and he promised TO marry me. He
didn't do So"
Why" said the doctor, I'm married man,
sergeant, and a father
The woman cried "Oh!' and became more hys
terical Then she seemed to recover and de-
nounced the doctor. DIR. Newbury appeared un-
concerned at her outbreak.
Dr. Newbury lives in brownstone three story
dwelling house. He said after the station episode:
II don't know the woman. did not make any
COMPLAINT against her. / not at the station
house. 49, "a Ao,..
has been representing you, why don't you go 10 the
station and see about it?' he was asked
"Erroneous reports will get into the newspapers.
Hurt nv practice Never mind No. no. l never
treated her. a..
"Did YOU ever meet her?'
mo YES; I treated her child.
end the interview 49,, ,., ,oro..
"None ! don't know her. -, -.
did you support her. and do you still owe FOR
hoard OF the child? =, "a ..x
'No That's not SO. There's not word OF truth
o. that Good night. Good night
New-York tribune., 1901-09-03
OPPOSING AMERICAN CLAIMS.

CAPTAIN REICHMANN'S TESTIMONY Be
FORE SOUTH AFRICAN COMMISSION.
London. Sept. 2-Major- Sir John Ar
dagh, the representative OF the British Foreign
Office before the Transvaal Compensation Com
mission, presented to the commission to-day as
part of the British case against the American
and other claimants. the report of Captain Carl
Reichmlann. who was the United States military
attache with the Beers from which II appeared
that the Irish-American ambulance corps orig
inaIly consisted OF ifty-three men. On their ar
rival at Pretoria forty-six of them threw away
their Red Cross badges and took up Mausers.
Captain Reichmann was quoted saying that
the works Of the Netherlands Railroad and the
dynamite factory at johannesburg turned
into Boer aTsenals, and, consequently, the claim
ants who had worked therein could not have a
title TO damages for deportation.
New-York tribune., 1901-09-03
WI DIsCREDITs REPORTS OF TRANSFER.

Washington, Sept 2.-Owing to the fact that be-
fore the Boxer trouble developed in China that
government appointed Kuei Chun member of
the Tsung--li- Yamen, to the post of Chinese Min
lister st. Petersburg Minister Wu is not in
cined to credit the press dispatches from London,
saying that the Chinese Minister at London IS to
be transferred St. Petersburg. and that Minister
Wu Will he transferred to London. Mr.. WI said
to-day that recently he read In q Chinese news
paper that Kuei Chun was making preparations
to leave Peking for the Russian capital, and he
could not reconcile these facts with the report
from London of the transfers In Chlnas diplomatic
representation. kuei Chun, when assigned TO st.
Petersburg. did not proceed at once To his post,
owing 10 the outbreak of the Boxer troubles but
Minister WI has not heard anything since the
appointment to indicate that his mission has been
cancelled.
New-York tribune., 1901-09-03
A PLEA FOR SETH LOW
a CITIZEN URGES THE NOMINATION OF
THE COLUMBIA PRESIDENT

To the Editor OF The Tribune
through your columns to the members Of the Cit
Twelve having selected certain names OF men con-
sidered fit for the mayoralty the question now is
only which Of these candidates is the best man
for the offce. but which Is the likely 20 be
elected. With all respect I would make this
swer:
Seth Low-for the following reasons:
lie has the strongest hold upon the hearts of the
people. Among al the other candidates there IS no
Nine out Of independent voters will instantly
atty candidate while they will hesitate or deIiber-
ate or answer more guardedly with reference TO
almost any other rame-
The people know Seth Low His face is more IA
mihar than any Other in municipal affairs. In two
mayorsI'y campaigns he was the victor, and in a
third he showed by far the sreatest personal
strength; for the Tammany candidate secured only
a plurality in a strongly Democratic city, and Dr.
Low without the Republican support led all the
other candidates.
The people know that Seth Low cannot be
bought that he Is the soul OF honor While this
may be true of other candidates IL would take the
people some time to become thoroughly con-
vinced OF the fact as they already with regard
20 eX-Mayor Low
The power Of Dr. Low as campaign speaker Is
established He has always been favorte with
popular gatherings. and his strong physique. ath-
letic training and equable temperament give him
remarkable endurance in campaign work
Votes are Influenced by historical records. as
New-York tribune., 1901-09-03
,ONTEsTED PRIMARY SETTLED.

lancaster. PENN Sept. 2.-The Republican board
90 return Judges of the county primary held on
August II to nominate a candidate to MI the unex-
a.,, IN hear the report OF the committee on
eootests BY a vote of rs TO 1s the board adopted
the majority report. which recommended that the
result as shown by the face of the returns should
stand This gives II. Burd Cassel. the slated can
didate. a majority OF sSs over rroiessoi d. ,
rr.cht in a total vote of over 1900. A minority
renort was presented. alleging irreguarities ana
fraud but no action was taken on X Inc c1h.sst oa
was h,trer and friends of Professor 6recht &iesea
who,essIe fraud in a numtuy Of dstrictA
New-York tribune., 1901-09-03
CHUN GOES TO BERLIN.
KAISER WAVES THE QUESTION OF
OBEISANCE.

Basel, Sept. 2.-At IL o'clock tonight Prince
Chun and his attendants left here for Berlin by
the imperial special train Before starting mem
Der of the mission said that Emperor William
had decided to waive the ceremony of kotowing.
and that the only persons to be received by him
in ceremonial audience would be Prince Chun
and Ying Chang.
The member of the mission in question said
also that the mission would remain in Berlin for
a fortnight and had received and accepted in
vitations from the British, italian, American.
Belgian and Japanese governments.
New-York tribune., 1901-09-03
A SURPRISE TO HER FRIENDS.
MISS EAsTWICK WELL KNOWN AND OF
HIGH SOCIAL STANDING IN
PHILADELPHIA.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO TIE rRIBuYE. ]

Philadelphia, Sept. Marie Josephine East
wick is the niece Of Andrew Eastwick Of the
firm Of Eastwick e. Geshwind. OF this city Her
father formerly lived at No. 1901 Elmwood-ave
The home Of Andrew Eastwick. A member Of
Andrew Eastwick's family said tonight that
they knew little about Miss Eastwick who was
travelling with her father and sister in Europe
Marie was high strung girl" she continued
"and believe she would never be guilty Of do
ing what she is accused of. The girl inherited
considerable money from her mothers side Of
the house. Her grandfather owned Bartram
New-York tribune., 1901-09-03
CLAIMS COMMISSION SETS \ LIMIT.

Washington, Sept. 2-Ambassador Choate has
sent the following dispatch TO the State Depart
ment from London under date Of August 81:
South African Commission will receive no fur
ther claims after September Is.
This commission is dealing with claims OF for
eigners account Of damages sustained In the
Boer war. and Mr.. ChOate has through counsel
especially retained for that purpose presented all
the claims of Americans far received at the
State Department and found 10 be prfma facie
sound. Some OF the claims at first presented were
not allowed by the commission because OF vague
ness in the allegations, but the State Department
has in some instances been able to supply aidavits
from the claimants TO strengthen their contentious
New-York tribune., 1901-09-03
TO OPPOSE MASON IN THE xxIxTH.

Frank II. Partridge. a retired business man and
member Of the Union League Club. has been Sc
lected for the leadership by the opposition Alex
ander T. Mason. Of the XXIXth Assembly District.
Mr. Partride Is a member Of the NewYork Yacht
Club. New-YoTk Athletic Club, the st. Nicholas So
cety. the Sons OF the Revolution and the New Eng
LAND Society. IN typewritten statement issued
last night by Mr.. Mason's opponents IL is suggested
that he Is so busy as counsel o the American Ice
Company that he has decided 10 resign the leader
ship IN favor of John w. Jacobus. II is also stated
that all the discontented elements In the district
have united Mr. Partridge. From now till the
primary election on September IL the fight for the
control Of the District VIII 90 meTrily on
New-York tribune., 1901-09-03
MUNIR BEY FORCED TO GO.
TURKISH ENVOY ASKED TO LEAVE PARIS
COUNTRY's TROUBLED STATE.

TURKISH ENVOY ASKED TO LEAVE PARIS
COUNTRYs TROUBLED STATE.
Paris. Sept 2-The result OF Munir Bey. the
Turkish Ambassador to France coming to Paris
in spite OF the rupture OF anco-Turkish reia-
tions. and holding a festival in the most open
way the Turkish Embassy yesterday In honor
OF the anniversary OF the Sutan's accession TO
the throne, has been that the French Govern
ment sent to him on the same afternoon re-
quest 10 leave France Immediately. and Munir
Bey departed for Switzerland that evening.
Advices received here from Turkey indicate
dsquleting internal situation. Disorders ana
military uprisings are reported in Armenia
Macedonia and the neighborhood of Mecca. The
son OF a high functonary carried of by
brigands near Adrianople. who fought a bloody
engagement with the troops sent against them
A dispatch from salonica says that Nour
Bey aide-de-camp OF the Sultan. who was sent
TO Investigate the brigandage in Albania, has
been killed by Albanians.
II is also said that the Turkish troops at Pris-
rend. Albania and Uskub. hundred miles from
Salonica are rioting because they have not been
paid
NJ Constans the French Ambassador TO Tur-
key had another conference with the French
Foreign Minister. NJ. Delcasse to-day. The
government OF France is determined to compel
Turkey to fufl her entire obligations. Unless
the Sultan yields shortly he will find the bill
against him increased by a number OF other
outstanding claims of Frenchmen. which will
make an appreciable addition TO the sum now
New-York tribune., 1901-09-03
FRENCH TROOPS LEAVE PEKING.
THE IMPERIAL CITY AGAIN IN CHINESE
HANDS.

Paris Sept IN. de Lanessan. Minister OF
Marine has received a dispatch from Peking an
nouncing that the French have formally handed
over the Palace Of Ancestors and the Imperial
City to the Chinese plenipotentiaries. and that
only one French battalion remains in the old
French quarter.
Pao-Ting-Fu and the other points adjacent
that occupied by the French have been
evacuated. the dispatch says. after sautes TO the
tricoor from Chinese regulars.
New-York tribune., 1901-09-03
PLANS TO DEPoRT PRISONERS.

Cape Town, Sept. 2.-The military admin
stration has determined, II is said 10 deport all
the Beers in the RECOMMENDATION camps, num-
bering upward of one hundred thousand. TO gar
risoned towns on the coast where food is more
readily available. The railways thus relieved
will probably suffice TO supply food for the
population Of Johannesburg. which is as large
before the war. permitting the reopening of
al the mines
New-York tribune., 1901-09-03
AsHBEL P. FITCH FOR MAYOR
To the Editor OF The Tribune

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
SIR: The name Of Ashbel P. Fitch for Mavo-
strikes responsive chord in the hearts of business
men. irrespective of party What this CITY 49,
as chief magistrate IS a thoroughly safe ana nv.
gressive man of the Fitch type. with sound pse
mead ana deliberate. conservative judgment T5t.
Is no time for fads or faddists Everybody vvo1IS M
feel secure In his rights with Fitch In the Mayn-s
chair. SOLID RF,PTTPT IL Z NJ " s
New-York City. Aug g 1901 AN
New-York tribune., 1901-09-03
EX-SENATOR COFFEY FOR LOW.
POLICY OF THE BROOKLYN DEMOCRACY At
THE ANTI-TANfMANY CONFERENCE
TO BE DECIDED FRIDAY.

There will be a special meeting of the executive
committee OF the Brooklyn Democracy on Friday
night 10 decide upon policy TO be pursued at the
conference Of anti-Tammany organizations HullS
L. Scott. ex-senator Michael j. corey ana NsFuea
patrick Haves are said 20 favor the nomination Or
seth Low FOR Mayor, but are WllnS 10 SuppoIt
anv candidate named by the fusion forces Otnef
men in the organization are strong Ior the holla@-
tfon Of Controller COler.
New-York tribune., 1901-09-03
GENERAL GAsELEE AT MONTREAL.

Montreal, Sept General Sir Alfred Gaselee
x c. b. until lately commander-in-chiefof OF the
British forces in China, arrived here to-day on
his way to England on twelve months leave OF
absence At the end OF that time he expects to
return to his command in India. General Case
lee said his Information was that the Emperor
and Empress Dowager would return 10 the
palace in Pekng early this month.
New-York tribune., 1901-09-03
ERy4N TO BE ASKED TO SPEAK IN OHIO.

Columbus Ohio Sept At was announeea y
chairman Daugherty of the Democratic state con-
rntttee to-day that William Jennings Bryan VIII os
invited to participate in the Ohio campalsn tnls
fall. despite the action Of the recent state con
vention. II also was announced that there VIII %
no Joint debate between Governor Nasn anu anu Ssto S
nsI 't<fIbourne the Democratic candidate 1oT tIOs
ernor Chairman Daugherty stated that me gSav- 4S
cratic Campaign probably will be opened aI o~1s-
rus on September 26.
New-York tribune., 1901-09-03
BRITISH FORCE HELD BACK.

Tien-Tsin, Aug. 31.-The departure from here
OF the Sd Bombay Cavalry has been counter
manded the request OF General Creagh, as the
other garrsons here are larger than the British.
New-York tribune., 1901-09-03
SIMPLE RECEPTION FOR ENVOY.

Berlin, Sept 2-The "Ostasiatische Corre-
spondenz' asserts that Emperor William, of his
own initiative. has had Prince Chun informed Of
his willingness to receive him alone at Potsdam.
accompanied solely by interpreter. and that
Prince Chun has replied thanking the Kaiser FOR
so graciousy removing the difficulty connected
with the audience which will probably occur on
Wednesday or Thursday
New-York tribune., 1901-09-03
BRLTISR RARK AGR0nNn

London Sept. A dispatch from Manila says
that the British bark osberga. of Maitland. ". s.
Captain Mckenzie. from Newcastle N s. W. on
July >, FOR Manila, Is ashore San Nicolas Reef
Assistance has been sent.
New-York tribune., 1901-09-03
GERMANY NOT TO TAKE ACTION.

Constantinople Sept 2.-The report that the
Sultan has appealed to Germany TO her
good offices to settle the dispute with France is
confirmed. Germany. 1t is understood. will ad-
wise the Porte &c settle with France as soon
as possible.
New-York tribune., 1901-09-03
BoERs IN WEST INDIES

ST. Vincent, Sept. 2.-The steamship Montrose
which sailed from Cape Town for Bermuda on
August 16. carrying 301 British troops and 937
Boer prisoners. has arrived here and will pro-
ceed for her destination tomorrow.
New-York tribune., 1901-09-03
MARTIAL LAW IN TEHERAN.

UPRISING AGAINST THE SHAH OF PERSIA
RUSSIAN LOAN THE CAUSE.
Cologne. Sept. "A dispatch to the Cologne
Gazette from Teheran dated August 81. says:
A widespread revolutionary movement is going
on in Persia. fostered by discomfort with the
government on account of the new loan negotia-
tions with Russia. The Grand Vizer is accused
OF selling the country and failing 10 make re-
forms. Martial law has been proclaimed in the
capital ard it's enVirons.
The agitation, IL is said. proceeds from the
attendants Of the Shah. who frequently finds
threatening letters upon his writing table
New-York tribune., 1901-09-03
VON BELLOWS ARMY PROPOSALS

Berlin. Sept. Count Won Bnlow. the Chancellor
is formulating proposals. which he will soon sub
nit 10 the German States. for the formation OF the
colonial army
New-York tribune., 1901-09-03
cROWN PRINcE RETrRNS To RERLLv

London, Sept 5.-Crown Prince Frederick Will
lam OF Germany has started his return to Ber-
In.
New-York tribune., 1901-09-03
RUSSIAN RULER IN DENHARK.
GREAT CROWD CHEERS IMPERIAL PARTY
ON DEPARTURE FOR FREDENsBURG.

Elsinore. Denmark, Sept 1.-THE Russian I'M
perial yacht STANDARD with the Car and Czarina
on board. which arrived in Kj6ge Bay last night
anchored here at , p. m. to-day. The imperial
party was received at the waterside by King
Christian and all the members Of the royal
family.
The members Of the imperial party took
train for Fredensburg this afternoon. They
were cheered by an immense crowd at the sta
ton.
New-York tribune., 1901-09-03
SQUADRON MAY GO TO 7

SQUAbhoN MAI W ~ IChNhl-
Paris. Sept 2.-It is rumored tonight that a
naval division will be ordered 10 Turkish waters
tomorrow.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-24
away by the Indian band? He had utterly disappeared. He could nowhere be found.
 Gro Be Continued)
OUR SAMOAN POSSESSIONS.
the Population of Islands of Tu- tuiIa and of the Nanua Groups.

In accordance with instructions rom the navy department, Command T Benjamin F. Tilley, the naval conn nandant at the United States naval tation at Tutuila, Samoa, has for Earded to Washington report upon he population of those islands of the Samoan group under the jurisdiction If the United States. From the most eliable authority in the islands he las ascertained that the population of Tutuila totals 4,ooo and of the Nanu groups 2,000, including adults md children. In addition to the na- i've population there are on the is- ands approximately 100 whites.
 Since his last report to the depart nent Commander Tilley has visited he islands of the Nanua aboard his station ship, the Abarenda, and has found everything in most satisfac- .ory condition. The natives of these stands, he says, exhibit much more kindly feeling than ever before. They nave voted tax for the payment of heir officials and for other expenses of the government. It is paid in copra. The rate is about one dollar per head for every inhabitant. This, says Commander Tilley, is very fight tax and is not in the least bur- iensome to the natives. The abun- aant copra crop of the islands is now being harvested and shipped, and Commander Tilley is endeavoring to have the natives realize fair prices for it-something very unusual in the past.
 Commander Tilley reports every thing in the island of Tutuila in 1ery satisf factory state and the con iition of the Abarenda's crew excel gonf
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-24
Chinese Graves Desecrated.

Chinamen in Washington are stirred up over the discovery that graves in the Chinese plot in the Congressional cemetery have been desecrated. Nell son H. Adams has written to the dis trict commissioners calling their at tention to the affair, according to a Washington special. MT. Adams, in his letter, says:
 My attention has been called by Chinese friends to the dissertation of the graves and tombstones of their deceased countrymen in their pur- chased lot in the Congressional ceme- tery, which a recent visit by my wife to the cemetery proved to. be more than fully verified. It was found that the tombstones had been daubed with axle grease or similar substance and that the graves were desecrated in a most indecent manner. The Chinese people have fervent veneration for their dead and are unable to account for such dastardly and sacrilegious acts in land of boasted Christianity, civilization and enlightenment. I ask that the matter be investigated"