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New-York tribune., 1901-11-16
WORK FOR RIVESS AAE.
SOME MEN WHOM HE IS LIKELY TO RE-
TAIN AND MORE WHO WILL
PROBABLY Go.

Mr.. Rives's announcement caused feelings OF
JOY and uncertainty at one and the same time
in the Corporation Counsels office. The friends
of the more experienced Assistant Corporation
Cornsels congratulated them their bright
prospects of staying in the citys service.
Generally speaking" said Assistant Corpora
ton Counsel ConnoIy the value of the Corpora
ton CounseFs staff, in its personnel, can be de-
termined by the length of service. OF course
there are exceptions to this rule. but it will
doubtless be found to be true that Mr.. Rives
can i'll afford to dispense with the lawyers who
for years have been trained to look after the
city's interests along certain well defined legal
lines"
From a careful investigation of the situation.
it was discovered that Mr. Rives will proba bly,
retain the recognized experts in the office. Mr.
Connolly looks after all the cases on appeal,
either arguing them himself or directing the ar
gument. His advice likewise is always sought
in any case involving large sums Of money
Charles Blandy has had entire charge Of the
trial bureau, and on account Of his experience
In that department is likely to remain George
l. Sterling has been in the office for sixteen
years, and has made study of assessment leg
isation. This is regarded as heavy work by
lawyers. Edwin ]. Freedman, with Mr. Con-
noly has had charge of questions affecting
water rights, contracts and leases. Terence
Farley deVoteS practically all or MS tlnle 10 tne
preparation of briefs. James N. Ward and
George S. Coleman give their time to taxation
and assessment litigation, and are recognized in
the Corporation Counseps office well informed
on those matters. Charles D. Olendorf and
Charles n. Harris for years have had condemna-
ton litigation in their keeping, and their ex-
perience has made them extremely valuable to
MI Whalen. Mr.. Greenwood. Of the Brooklyn
Borough Office writes nearly all the opinions in
Brooklyn cases. Adrian t Herman for many
years has been in charge of legal questions af-
| fecting the Bureau of Penalties John P. Dunn
| has an extensive fund of legal lore in connec-
| ton with street openings and is regarded by
many as a fixture in the office.
Aside from the men mentioned. it is believed
that Mr Rives will largely displace the present
staff with new men. Some OF the Assistant
CORPORATION CounseIs are already preparing TO
engage in private practice
The following list of assistants. in the opinion
of those familiar with the conduct of business IN
Mr. Whaen's office. will be retained by MI
Rives:
New-York tribune., 1901-11-16
SKETCH OF Mr.. sTRANAHAN,
Ir HAS MADE \ HIGHLY CREDITABIE
RECORD AS A STATE SENATOR.

HE HAS MADE \ HIGHLY CREDITABl'h
RECORD AS A STATE SENATOR.
Nevada \. stranahan is one of the ablest and
most popular members Of the upper branch OF
the State legislature. At the last session OF the
legislature he was chairman Of the Senate Com
roittee on Affairs OF Cities. and a member OF
the committees on Finance and Taxation and
r3e+renchrnent He was born, of Irish descent on
q farm AZ CRANKY. y. Y, on February -, lool-
After attending the nearest country school. ne
went 10 the Falley Seminary, and later he TOOK
+be law course at the Columbia Law Scnooi.
1Ia was admitted to the bar AT the age or tWen-
+v1hree in 1884, and since then has practiseo
in Fulton n Y his home. In 1890, 1881 and
1900 he was elected to the Assembly from Os-
wego County, and made commendable recoF"
in the lower house as ready febater --r- ~
After leaving the Assembly he was elected
r,ie-riet ATTORNEY of Osvyego County, a position
which he filled with great credit He was elected
Senator in 1895 by q majority OF 9'oS9 over ms
Democratic opponent, William NJ Baker. he
entCeeded TO the Craftsmanship Of the Cities
foyynn7irtee He was renorninated for senator IN
1898 and again in 1900. -
Mr. Stranahan made a most faNoran Die I'M
n, essior by his speech permanent chairman
of the Renublican State Convention year ago.
Lieutenant Governor Woodruff was the tenn
norarv chairman MI Stranahan took up the
achievements of the Republican party IN the
state and in this city and presented them In a
most convincing manner. AS presiding ollcer
of the convention he managed Things WltE
decision and intelligence that won the aulhira-
ton Of the delegates
New-York tribune., 1901-11-16

London. Nov. 15.-"The Spectator comment
ing upon Senator Lodges very important
speech" last Saturday night in Boston. Will say
tomorrow:
Europe is in fact. forbidden to acquire even
a coaling station in either of the Americas. AS
Great Britain and France already have posses
sons in America, this can only Ieler 10 osi i,,
stimulate Emperor Williams plans for creating
a great fleet.
1.-The Outlook reviewing the position of the
navies of the world. predicts that the United
States will yet have fleet secoho only 10 'ha'
of Great Britain
New-York tribune., 1901-11-16
MooDRCFF GOING TO WASHINGTON.
Az ooNFER WITH THE PRESIDENT ABOUT
KINGS COUNTY PATRONAGE.

-atutenaat Governor Woodruff will go to Albany
tuesday. and from there to Washington, where
Il VII cal on President Roosevelt to talk over
= hahgs County patronage 1t is understood tnat
- L'ealenant Governor goes to Washington at
- residents invitation. The Federal office
o-s -. n Kings County are Naval Officer Sharkey'
'-'4Ster Wilson. District Attorney Petit. Mar
r.. faaubert and immigration Commissioner
sir Woodruff win urge the reappolnt-
- u sharkey and Fftchie. but will oppose the
s George H Roberts, fr-, has been -candl-
80 lor Postmaster Wilson's place ever since the
si.hing OF President McKinley's second term
- e'l w Aayior is the organization candidate for
District Attorney.
NJ woodruff in Brooklyn yesterday after
~ conferring with the ,ocal leaders about the
sahizauon of the County and Executive commit
Sns II is practically decided that Jacob Bremen
O. s ue re-eiected chairman of the Executive
NJ but it is said hat Walter B. Atterbury.
Ict = hot on friendly terms with the leaders, Wlii
ssk re-election' chairman Of the General
a is said that he viii retire for time
nj. ne leadership OF the XVIIth Assembly DIS
81 *. ~ MAJ captain Frank c. Elliott, president
VI 1uFinclole Club, may succeed him
fne;r us oeiegatlons seeking various offices for
TrN isilos also saw the Lieutenant Governor
n1e,,o mem that none Of the Brooklyn appoint
n p Hao been definitely decided upon. He VIII be
D'ooklyh again next Thursday.
New-York tribune., 1901-11-16
DE WET FIGHTING AGAIN.
LORD KITCHENER REPORTS SMALL EN-
GAGEdENTs WITH THE BOERs.


London, Nov ia dispatch from Lord
Kitchener. dated from Pretoria to-day, says that
a strong patrol of yeomanry while recommending
November Is at Brakspruit. near Zeerust lin
the Transvaal Colony, about hundred and
forty miles west of Pretoria). was surrounded
f,y three hundred Beers. and lost six men killed
and sixteen wounded. Some of the troopers
were captured and were subsequently released.
The rear guard of Colonel Byng's column was
attacked near Heilbron. Orange River Colony,
November il. by four hundred Beers, said to be
under the command of General De Wet. After
two hours fighting the Beers retired. leaving
eight dead the field Of Colonel Byng's col
,1nn Lieutenant Hughes and were
killed while three officers and nine men were
wounded
Two of Lord Kitchener's monthly reviews,
dated August 8 and September 8. We're pub
lished in The Gazette this evening. They are
chiefly summaries of wide, sweeping movements
through all parts of the disputed territories, with
the results casualties and prisoners captured,
as previously reported. An astonishing number
Of horses were captured those in August alone
numbering 1870. About 20 per cent of these
ara fit for remounts, and others are brood mares
and foals Though admitting the disappointing
results of some of the operations, Lord Kitchen
or comments them as follows:
Co long as this rate of progress can be main
+ained there can be little doubt Of its ultimate
eject even on enemy to whom no other form
of argument seems to appeal
,b. ranorts further say that the system of
chains of blockhouses at intervals OF mile. and
sometimes less along the railroads, was being
o,.erded Besides defending the lines these
,,ockbouses hamper communication between diff
ferent portions of the Boer forces and act as
horriers AGAINST which to drive the enemy. Lord
Kitchener says:
THE influence of the Boer leaders and their
oreanized system of intimidation stun Keep IN
.te fia1d a large number of burghers Who II left
- themselves would be ready TO surrender
-,, writer favorably mentions several hun
- o.zicers commissioned officers and men,
-, ,-nr-EcER FOR PARLIAMENT.
New-York tribune., 1901-11-16

with Colonel John T Mott the Republican State
Committeeman from this district, and the two
will have a conference with the President to-
norrow Senator Stranahan will inform the
President OF his Willingness to accept the col
lectorship, and matters relating to the Office
will be discussed. Senator Stranahan and Pres
ident Roosevelt are close personal friends. SEN
ator Stranahan is one Of the most popular men
in the district and his selection gives great srt
isfaction here
New-York tribune., 1901-11-16
RIVES TO BE LAW OFFICER.
HEAD OF THE CHARTER REVISION COMMISSION OUTLINES
POLICY HE WILL PURSUE
Mr.. RIvES'S POLICY.

1 folio the rueI
office md al down by Low with
oappofntme places L a
The er
When into
II the mani a man to place. f
is conce ne
"whe comb wi n the
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ntment. think Mr. M p
said
New-York tribune., 1901-11-16
sTRANAHAN ACCEPTS IT.
,oEs To WASHINGTON FOR A CONFER
FNCE WITH PRESIDENT ROOSE
WELT TO-DAY.
rpv TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE

osu-e1o Nov -15.-Word was received in this
..- today that President Roosevelt had ten
800 the appointment of Collector of the Port
. 1aw-York 10 State Senator Nevada n
..--.bsn of Fulton Senator Stranahan ad-
r,-.ed that the President had offered the col
-oc+o-sbip to him, and said he would accept the
.nno,utment, 10 take effect on April /. 1902.
-5as+ar+e5 for Washington on an afternoon train
New-York tribune., 1901-11-16

The retention of those named will not debar
Mr. Rives from making a rather general po-
litical housekeeping if he so desires. Some OF
the men on Mr. Whalen's staff are holdlnS
sinecures They forced into the office by
the district leaders, and do not try, in many
instances to earn their salaries. Mr.. Riyes and
Mr. Whalen have known each other for some
time and it is probable that Mr.. Whalen VIII
indicate to Mr. RiveS where the headSrnan can
do his work to the great advantage of the
CITY In the following list Will be found the
names Of lawyers who in nearly every IN
stance were appointed through Tammany in
fuences Many of them men of high IN
telligence but it is believed that Mr. Rives VIII
keep ONLY a few of them 1t is understood that
none of them are protected by the Civil Service
regulations Mr. Rives is at liberty to remove
the following:
New-York tribune., 1901-11-16
PLEA FOR PACIFIC CABLE.
MANILA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ON ITS
vAII5E TO THE PHILIPPINES

Manila. Nov 15.-The Chamber of Commerce
has cabled to President Roosevelt urging that
the Pacific cable be laid. and saying that the
main result would be immense increase or
the rubber industry of the Philippines. est-
r,s+ed AT S15 0DOOOO and also economy and the
faciiitaton of business.
New-York tribune., 1901-11-16
D4DY GETS THE CONTRACT.

HIS BID TO PAVE AND SEWER HAVANA
ACCEPTED
Havana Nov 15.-The Municipal Council
unanimously voted tonight to award to Michael
J Dady the contract to pave and sewer havana
al his reduced bid of S1091:S S5S 06.
New-York tribune., 1901-11-16
PROGRESS TOWARD PEKING.
MISERY IN THE WAKE OF THE IMPERIAL
CHINESE COURT.

Peking Nov 15.-The Chinese court has ar
rived at Ka-Feng-Fu, capital of Ho-Nan. hav-
ing left the people along its route of march half
ruined by the contributions levied for entertain
Inent repairing of roads and decorations.
The ministers of the foreign powers are con-
sidering suggestion from the Chinese officials
to the effect that the ministers meet and TOR
mally welcome the Emperor when he arrives at
PekinE
New-York tribune., 1901-11-16
AN EXPORT TAX ON ORANGES.

Alngston. Jamaica. Nov I5-The government tn
es 10 levy tax Of one cent on each package
-. ss, .sses exported The shipment of immature
N' shortly be prohibited by law
New-York tribune., 1901-11-16

The only new art show to-day will be the
exhibition of Charles Sainton's romantic idys
and poetic landscapes in water color and silver
point drawings. The Continental Gallery work
is remarkable for the refinement of line and
delicacy of fancy. /. \. f.
New-York tribune., 1901-11-16

If vou haven't tried Frank Jones's Portsmouth n
~ II : ..Nourishing Stout you've missed Sood
thing Trade supplied by Rock Harris, s. Cort-
landt St New York City.-AdE-
New-York tribune., 1901-11-16
Mr. KRUEGER FOR. PARLIAMENT.

raon Nov 15-"The Evening News" to-day
tho Irish Nationalists have offered Mr..
I~.,,e..r safe parliamentary seat in Ireland
1Tbev hold that. In consequence Of Lord kltcnea-
~ y,-ncian nation MI KRUGER 10 do fscto Brit
ish subject.
New-York tribune., 1901-11-16
CABINET DISSENSIONS.
SIR MICHAEL HICKS-BEA CH
Alta CKED.
SHARPLY CRITICIZED BY HIS COL
LEAGUES FOR HIS RECENT SPEECH
REAPPEARANCE OF DE WET.
Copyright 1901: By The New-York Tribuneo
GRY CABLE TO THE TRIBUNE-l


GBY CABLE TRIBUNEl
London. Nov. 16. 1 a. MI have received
from an authoritative source full confirmation
Of the rumors of Cabinet dissensons already
hinted at in previous dispatches. The pro-
tracted session of the Cabinet. adjourned to a
second day, has been deep political mystery,
for which neither the programme of the session
nor the Mitylene affair supplied adequate
clew. What really happened was onslaught
on Sir Michael Hicks-Beach by nearly all of his
associates. Mr., Bafour joined Mr. Chamber
lain, and Lord Salisbury and the Duke OF
Devonshre supported both in condemning the
speech of the Chancellor of the EXchequer.
which had sent down consols with rush. Sir
Michael Hicks Beachs financial administration
and his general proposals for carrying on the
additional burdens of the harshly
criticised. and he was left almost alone, with
all the strongest men against him. Lord Lon
donderry, Sir Mchael's closest friend, interviewed
a peacemaker overnight. and ar
ranged by him The Cabinet has been in ses-
sion since this breach occurred, and there has
been a renewal of the unpleasant controversy.
Some of the best informed politicians are fore
casting the early resignation of Sir Michael
Hicks Beach. My information, which comes TO
me from high authority, does not go so far,
but it confirms explicitly the report that the
Cabinet associates of Sir Michael have been
exasperated by his injudicious speech, which
helped to unsettle the markets.
Mr.. Chamberlain and Sir Michael Hicks Beach
have neither understood sympathized with
each other One has condemned the method OF
financing the war, and the other has been coldly
critical of all matters of South African policy.
There was a contest between them year ago,
but Sir Michael. with Mr.. Balfour's amiabe sup
port. held his ground after accepting the pro-
posals for sugar and coal duties and other half
measures The divergence of views clearly has
been sharper this year. and Mr. Balfour has
gone over TO the side of Mr.. Chamberlain with
Lord Salsburys approval. The resignation OF
Sir Michael Hicks ch would be an affair OF
momentous Importance. He is the ideal o!d
Tory and country squire, and has the power
OF rallying about him the unprogressive Con-
servatives. There would be only one candidate
for the succession TO the Treasury, and the ad-
vent of Mr.. Chamberlain Chancellor of the
F.xchequer would be the signal for the adoption
of new system of indirect taxation for the re-
lief of the income tax payers and the promotion
of the interests of Canada. Australia and other
colonies
New-York tribune., 1901-11-16

Austin Dobson the chief lion of the
Whitefriars dinner last night, unusually
large number of leading OF letters being
present. Among the guests of the club were
Edmund Gosse and Augustin Brrell. who re-
spectively proposed and seconded the toast to
Austin Dobson and his services in connection
with the study of the literature of the eighteenth
century. There were several other speeches,
and a poem was recited by Andrew Lang, Mr.
Dobson gave thanks in a brief speech, the con-
cluson of which took the form of an elaboratey
rhymed ballade.
New-York tribune., 1901-11-16

The famous Hope diamond leaves England
day for New-York There is a report in Hatton
Garden that she exact amount paid by Nr
Fraenke was f29 go 1t is understood that the
diamond goes out the importers valuation
of 100000. The stone, which is about half
inch long, is set as a brooch 1t is not of a
brilliant blue color being slightly grayish.
New-York tribune., 1901-11-16

An elaborate report issued by the Colonial Of
fee in relation to the concentration camps in
South Africa shows that one Of the greatest diff
iculties that the officials have to contend with is
the ignorance of the Boer women, who resort 70
remedies Of the most disgusting character, some
OF them necessarily fatal to young children.
The report at the same time. gives evidence Of
the indiscriminate massing together of people.
of insufficient housing and covering absence Of
warmth and poor rations. It is admitted that
the camp prisoners divided into two
classes, and that people whose relatives were on
commando had been put half rations. But
this policy has since been abandoned. The
UnioniSt papers regard the history of the camps
most creditable to England. while the pro-
Boer Journals maintain that the moral OF the
disclosures is the unutterable crmnality of the
policy of concentration.
New-York tribune., 1901-11-16

De Wet has made an unsuccessful reappear-
ance His attack the rear guard of Colonel
Byng's column. in the northeast OF the Orange
River Colony, was easily repulsed without much
loss to either side, and Lord Kitchener seeIhs
proud Of the fact. although the Boer general
had only four hundred men with him Official
dispa tches afford evidence OF the determination
Of the Beers to conduct aggressive cam
pagn and also to show that the British col
,nns are mainly engaged in marking time
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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-12-20

Elsewhere this evening our readers
will find the prospectus of the Allan
tic Monthly for 1902. The Atlantic is
one of the best of the high grade
magazines published, and for 1902 it
will surpass in interest its efforts here
tofore. Besides giving the best there
lis in literature, the Atlantic, also
keeps abreast of the times in political
and economic thought and will publish
many papers the coming year of par
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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-12-20
FOR A PRACTICAL TEST.
Conference of Leaders of Labor and
Capital Appoints a Committee,


New York, Dec. 18.-The conference
between the leaders of labor and cap
ttal closed with a decision to give the
plan to harmonic their divergent in
terests practical test. It was unani-
mously agreed that the working details
of the scheme shall be perfected by an
executive committee of sc to be chosen
In equal numbers from the ranks of
organized labor, the great industrial
and financial leaders, and such of the
public not identified with either of
the other two interests. Chairman
Oscar S. Strauss and Secretary Ralph
M. Easley, with Archbishop Ireland,
Senator Hanna, Samuel Gompers, Pres
fdent Mitchell of the United Mine
Workers; Frank P. Sargent Of the
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen,
and others who had taken part in the
conference met and selected the mem
bers Of the executive committee. The
chairman of the conference, Oscar S.
Strauss, and the secretary, Ralph M.
Easley, are eX-officio members of the
committee. A subcommittee of three,
to consider plan, scope and procedure,
was appointed.
The principal officers of the. Amer
lean Federation of Labor attended
the, closing session of the conference
and gave the project their commenda-
tion. Samuel Gompers, president of
the federation, disavowed anita gonism
on the part Of organized labor toward
aggregations of capital and said that
he welcomed them industrially. He
protested, however, against their al
legged interference with the political
affairs of the country and notably with
the national judiciary.