New-York tribune., 1901-12-18
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WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER IS, 1901.
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

CONGRESS Senate: The Republican mem
aoershp of the committees was announced: many
nominations were confirmed in executive ses-
sion. - House: Debate on the FhlIlpphlG
~TarIr bill was opened by Mr. Payne: several
resolutions offered by the supporters Oh
Admiral Schley.
FOREIGN-The ratification of the Isthmian
Canal Treaty gives the utmost satisfaction IN
England praise for President Roosevelt, Seere-
tary Hay and Lord Pauncefote being general;
the hope is expressed that construction OF lhe
canal which is looked upon as a strong bond
for peace between the two countries VIII De
pushed completion - Negotiations Ior d
conf Wireless Telegraphy Company ana the
-Anglo-Alnerican Telegraph Company were
opened; if the trouble is adjusted Maroon VII. u.
continue his station in Newfoundland ana IL
not he viii TO Nova Scotia - sue
cesses Of the British arms in South AFRICA give
hope Of 2 much earlier termination of the war
than was looked for three weeks ago. -
Lord Kitchener announced the capture OF COM
nandant KritZinger, the Boer leader, VINO was
badly wounded in trying to break through Cen
eral French's blockade. - represenlaI@ine @
of the United States Government and the MIS-
sionary Society in Constantinople have started
TO meet the brigands and negotiate Tor the re-
lease of Miss Ellen N. Stone. - LORD Rose-
bery's speech is the talk of London; 1t is gener-
ally conceded that ne has made an excellent
beginning toward the reconstruction OF his oiQ
party. At meeting Of the Burnah
Railways Company in London II was stated
that the Baldwin locomotive was found sultanie
FOR the company's purposes and up TO the re-
C-uired standard. - a satisfactory settle
r-enr Of the question at issue between Argen-
tina and Chill is expected to be reached shortly
DOMESTIC.-Charles Emory Smith resigned
the Office OF Postmaster General and President
Roosevelt selected Henry c. Payne, OF Wlscon-
sin to succeed him. - Secretary Root re-
fused 10 postpone the elections in Cuba. -
Admiral Schley's counsel completed their pro-
test to Secretary Long. asking that the findings
of the court of inquiry be set aside. - MISS
Harriet ?. Murphy. prominent m charity and
social circles IN Pittsburg, was murdered in her
bedroom by a burglar. - John D. Rockefel-
Ter gave S12500d0 TO Chicago University, and
other friends Of the institution subscribed 500,
6O1 - DR.. Matthew D. Mann, of the
physicians who attended President Mckinley.
bill for their services. - II is estimated that
the floods in Pennsylvania destroyed nine lives
and from 100000 TO S5oG0000 in property.
CITY.-Stocks were generally strong, with net
gains at the close. President StrauS, Of
the Civic Federation's Conference labor dis
putes named the executive committee Of thirty,
which VIII constitute q tribunal of arbitration
and conciliation in labor troubles. - It was
learned that Tammany leaders We're planning to
win over certain independent Democrats who
We're elected Aldermen on the fusion ticket and
thus to secure a majority of the board. -
Two men were hurt in a collision between two
ferryboaJs The snowfall put the streets
In q very bad condition and many horses fell;
traffic was seriously impeded. - The Repub-
Ican Club gave dinner at SherTy's for Mayor
elect Low, Generals Sickles and II. c. King.
Democrats, were among the speakers; Mr.. Low
said that Of the 1--WE commissions yet to be ap-
pointed, Republicans would be appointed to four.
THE EWEATEER.-Forecas for to-day: Snow,
followed by cold and fair weather. The tenn
pereture yesterday: Highest. 24 degrees; low
est, 20: average %