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New-York tribune., 1901-02-08
CONTEST OVER SUBSIDIES.
Continued from first pace.

mas put with the seriousness that always char
..,erizes the propounding OF that famous nurs-
.-v conundrum of why does a chicken cross
'ns IT want TO ask the Senator from Rhode Island
and the Senator from New-YOrk this question. {"
eaid Mr. Allen, waving his arms toward those
,-s,tlenen. can a tariff duty on imports nrO-
5erf an article that is an export2"
both Messrs. Aldrich and DepeW sat silent
7rv-ice more did Senator Allen PROFOUND his
ronundrum without eliciting answer. Final
lv in desperation he exclaimed: If any gen
.len1an on the Republican side OF this chamber
u-ill give me a correct answer TO my question
7 will promise him 70 vote for this Subsidy bill 8"
As nobody answered IL is presumed that Senator
Allen will vote against the bin.
DEPEws PRODIGIoUs sNEEZE.
For the remainder Of the evening the proceed
rncs were without special incident except a most
prodigious sneeze from Senator Depew who
evidently sitting in a draft and when the
galleries laughed loud and Historically Mr. De-
new laughed that way too. Senator Proctor. of
Vermont, full OF years and honors. amused him
SELF and the spectators for instant by throw
ing paper wads at Senator Kean, OF New-Jersey,
who did not prove an artful dodger.
Considerable comedy ana badinage Of a good
natured sort marked the session as il proceeded,
started by vain efforts OF Mr.. Beveridge, who
was in the chair. 10 induce Senators TO gain
Mr.. Teller made the closing speech of the
rveniu's. and soon became embroiled in
war Of wo.ds with Mr. Frye.
An amendment by Mr.. Aldrich that was pend
ing was adopted. 1t provides that vessels Of
eighteen knots and over shall receive subsidy
of one and six-tenths cents a gross ton.
Pending consideration Of another amendment
Nr Jones moved to adjourn. The motion was
defeated, 20 TO %. but IL developing that there
was no quorum, Mr.. Frye moved an adjourn
,,e,+ and az II 10 o'clock the Senate adjourned.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-08
APPROPRIATIONS FOR NEXT YEAR
SENATOR ALLISON THINKS THE TOTAL
WILL BE ABOUT $50 coocoo


washington, Feb I'm the Senate to-day Mr..
morgan asked Mr.. Allison for an estirnat. OF the
total appropriations for the next fiscal 80
M Allison said he did not have m. erac- og
oeoooa 'u DC S'"'-
MI MI Hale thought the total would be greater
r ue = riSihg al the time he said. so far
We have not been able TO make snv -s5,..,,-. -
nave FOUND It necessary 20 make constant s6d,-
uohs increasing the aggregate Of last years an
preparations by many millions"
M Coekrell thought the tide was rising ran
peg5,,rse are getting into very current OF ex
,-, es. said Mr.. Hale, the tid. t- r.,n,,y -.,
III. 80 1eLore We know fl Will have , 6ijIto,
sSsslon instead OF billion dollar Corgresses
SeaS 'lIng @ which We heard much talk FeS,
nae went on 20 say that the military busrA,
-. Gs 1hltee states, including the expenses 81
army ano the Navy and the "a vrn.rts on a.
% pensions would amount 20 500 g5o 6S0
european country - P0iu os any
New-York tribune., 1901-02-08
TARDT JUSTICE TO SUFFERERS.
PAYMENT FOR LOSSES IN ELLIS ISLAND FIRE.
NEARLY FOUR YEARS AGO PROPOSED

Washington. Feb. : CspeciaD.-A bill Just re-
ported favorably by the House Committee on
Claims. 10 reimburse the owners OF certain goods
and effects destroyed by fire in the Ellis Island
Immigration Station nearly four years ago. serves
TO throw an unenviable light on the tardy justice
done by the Government TO claimants who have
the misfortune 10 suffer losses through its
or negligence The bill authorizes the Secretary OF
the Treasury 20 investigate the claims filed for
damages and to make whatever compensation he
may determine TO be appropriate.
As will perhaps be remembered. June H. 1897.
contents. destroyed by fire. The baggage Of
day. within few days prior thereto lost.
This baggage and property being held by the
Government awaiting the determination of the
rights OF the passengers TO land, and also await
ing inspection by Custom House officials. and bag
gage checks were delivered each claimant by
the officials of the Government. One hundred and
five claims filed with the Government officials
for sustained by this fire. aggregating about
So O0. The property destroyed was not de-
posted or left voluntarily by It's owners In the
Government building. but was held there by off,
cials pending the investigation OF right Of the
claimants to enter this country and bring their
property with them. The Governments RESPONSE
hiiity therefore clear and u1deniable, Vet the
poor immigrants who lost their personal effects
in many cases practically all the property they
brought into the country of their adoptiOn-haVe
had 10 wait nearly four wears 10 seclIre even a
bare acknowledgment by the Government of un-
fulfilled hducary obligation.
II is TO be hoped that the bill reported will pass
both House and Senate without further delay and
that the lo5 sufferers may md some for re-
Governments zeal TO discharge its debts Of honor
and courtesy.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-08
FIPsT SEVEN MAsTED SCHOONER.
SHE WILL BE BUILT IN MAINE AND oUTcLAss
THE SIX MASTERS NOW AFLoAT

Bangor. Me- Feb (SpeciaD.-The first seven
masted schooner ever constructed ts 10 be built
in the yard of John p. Gordon. at Franklin on the
shores OF Frenchmans Bay. the coming season
She is 10 be OF 5S5 feet keel "a feet beam and 80
feet hold. outclassing In size any schooner aioat
The frame will be IN the Maine woods near
the yard. and will be the heaviest ever put into
vessel in this State. Mr. Gordon has made ar
rangements with Sawyer Brothers. Of Milbridge.
10 take charge of the building. and II is expected
that the work will begir- N April or sooner.
The big schooner Is TO be owned In quarter sec
tions by John p. Gordon of Franklin: Crabtree &
Havey. of North Sullivan: Dunbar Brothers. of
Sullivan. and Captain Orlando FoSs- The largest
schooners now afioat are the Eleanor A Perry and
800 feet keel
New-York tribune., 1901-02-08
Proposals.
DROPOSAIS FOR MILITARY SUPPLIES.

Phila. depot O. " Dept, 142s Arch ST.. Phila-.
Feb 9th. 1eoeaed proposals. in trtplcate. will %
cevsd here until n O'Clock ~ ~ Thursday, February
2st 1901. for furnishing this depot with 100000 spcos
Black Machine SILK B." 100 yard spools: 900
spools Black SILK Twist No; "A. T-yard spoo,; 2soo
Drab sewing silk b 100 yard spooIs: IS 500 Yards
Facing yards each White. Scarlet and Ye
low: / yds. Green: 800 yds. Orange and 800 yds
ButN. The articles conform in respect 10
existing standards and specifications Quantities 70 Be
subject 20 per Increase IL desired BY the Do
Early deliveries required and bidders
mast stat. with rapidity they will make them
the right to reject accept any
aU part thereof. Preference given
domestic production manufacture the
conditions quality price (nclutins prica OF
foreign production manufaeture the duty thereon,
oeinx equal. A GUARANTEE IN 10 per cent OF sns
value OF articles accompany proposals IN
C;ITARANTEED BIDS will not be considered. my
Internal Revenue required number OF the
guaranteed bid Blanks for proposals and speciacscns
I'm be Furnished upon application. Envelopes Contain
ing proposals 70 endorsed Proposals tor Nilitesy
Suppiies opened Thursday. February elst. l2oa
And addressed TO Colonel JOHN v FUREY. Asst Quar-
teru1asre~-Cssneral U. s. A.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-08
HoRAcE WHITE ADFOcATEs RANKLyG BILL

Washington. Feb 7.-TIorace White of New-York
was heard by the House COMMITTEES on Banking
and Currency to-day the bill OF Mr.. Lowering
Of Massachusetts authorizing National banks 10
issue guaranteed notes TO an amount not In excess
Of their paid up and unmpaired capital Mr.. White
approved the general principle of the BILL regarding
IL as intended 10 give a flexible currency, respon-
sive 10 the varying needs OF business. He urged
the necessity. however. Of making the notes abso-
lutey secure. and suggested that this could be
done by making them first lien the assets Of
the bank This would relieve the public from any
doubt 10 the notes. and would give the holder
the guarantee he entitled TO-
New-York tribune., 1901-02-08
DISAGREEMENT on WAR TAX BILL
THE sENATE's ACTION RESENTED BY WAYS
AND MEANS COMMITTEE REPUBLICANS


Washington. Feb. THE Republican members
OF the Ways and Means Committee held a meeting
this afternoon TO formulate plsa Of action rela-
tive 20 the War Tax Reduction bill. but definite
conclusion reached beyond the decision 70 non
concur in the Senate amendments. The action Of
the Senate in substituting entirely bill for
the measure II passed the House is regarded as
distinct invasion Of the prerogstive % the House
to initiate revenue legislation. AMI the meeting
to-day some OF the members favored radical action
to sustain what they consider the constitutional
right OF the House. One plan suggested was 70 ig-
more the bill in Its present amended form. and 10
pass another entirely revenue bin But this
was regarded entirely too radical Another
proposition. and the most in favor, was 70 re-
port back the bill 10 tho House Tomorrow with a
recommendation OF non-concurrence. but without A
request for a conference. This would require the
Senate 10 ask for conference II any was 10 be
held
There was little or no consideration Of the sched-
ules OF the Senate bill. the whole time practically
being spent IN considering a form OF procedure 4
meeting OF the full Ways and Means COMMITTEES
VIII pe held after the conference OF the Republican
members tomorrow.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-08
GorERyoR DECIDES TO HEAR CHARGES
W A. MACY SUPERINTENDENT OF THE WILLARD
STATE HOSPITAL, ACCUSED OF
EXTRAvAGANCE

Albany. Feb. THE charges preferred against
Dr. William Austin Macy. superintendent Of the
Willard State Hospital for the Insane. by John J..
Nahoney postmaster OF the village of Willard.
Seneca County. to-day referred to Chairman
Stephen H. Hammond of the Board OF Managers
OF the institution for immediate investigation. The
charges allege that DIR. Macy has been living ex-
travagantly at the expense OF the state.
The charges were sent TO Senator WILCOX. who
turned them over to Governor Odell. who in turn
sent them 10 the State Commission in lunacy,
which has ordered the investigation.
GOyernor OdeIl this afternoon resolved 10 depart
from routine procedure and 10 give personal
hearing on the charges.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-08
BUSINESS IN THE HOUSE.
THE PosToFFIcE APPROPRIATION BILL
PASSED

washington, Feb. The Poscoface Appropriation
pul DEBATE on which has consumed almost q week
IN the Rouse, was passed to-day. The amendment
TO reduce the rate Of railway mail pay was ruled
out on point Of order. the amendment to continus
the pneumatic tube service in New-York Boston
ana Philadelphia was abandoned. with the purpose
oI indhlns the night In the Senate. and the motion
10 strike the appropriations for spsciaI mail
facilities was defeated
The Senate bill TO allow travel pay TO certain ON
GERS and men who re-ensted In the Philippin-,
upon their discharge from the volunteer service
was passed.
The Military Academy bill and tn. bill for IN. as
Indication Of the Spanish war claims wer. sen, 20
conference "0io sent 70
The House then took up the Dtplou,stfc and c.or-
sular Appropriation bill Mr.. Hitt Chairman OF the
committee on Foreign Affairs in his prelfr1in nv
statement said that the bill had been carefI1v con-
sldered and had received the unanimous approval
OF tne committee. IL carries 81 sos sos being sSS sso
less than the estimates and S7.6+O more tbsr ~.
current law. The bill did not reach a vote ~
New-York tribune., 1901-02-08
TO AID THE BUFFALO EXPOSITION

Washington Feb tSpecaD.-Senator Platt Of
New-York. introduced bin to-day providing for
an appropriation of s50OcOO for the purpose OF as
sisting the Pan-Amertcan Exposition. which opens
at Buffalo May ! and closes on November l.
The money is 10 be Immediately available There
re certain provisions limiting the approprIat ton
The United States l. not be liable for anv debts
contracted and il Is 10 b. reimbursed out OF such
moneys left over before Stockholders are
tp.rmtted 10 draw any dividends
New-York tribune., 1901-02-08
PUBLIC NECESSITY CERTIFICATES.
BEDEII. BILL. AMENDED TO INCREASE STATE
RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS POWER

Albany Feb 7--Assemblyman BedelTs bill. plac-
ing the State Board OF Railroad Commissioners In
control of all the gas. electric light. heat and
power corporations in the State has been amended
in the Railroads Committee so as TO confer upon
the Commissioners additional power relative TO the
Issuance Of certificates cf public necessity. The
Commissioners authorized under the amend
ment 10 permit the extension in whole I'm part
OF pipes and wires in all the cities and villages OF
the State.
The corporations are required TO file maps. plans
and certificates with the Commission. the same
as the railroads. An appeal may be taken from
A refusal OF a certificate of public necessity TO
the Appellate Division Of the Supreme Court in
the department in which is the principal business
Office OF the company. A copy OF every certificate
OF public necessity granted by the Board must be
filed with tn. Secretary OF Stats.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-08
CORPORATIONS AND CAMPAIGN FUNDS

washington, Feb The Senate Committee on
Privileges and Elections to-day unanimously re-
ported Senator Chambers bill TO prohibit corpora
tons engaged In interstate or foreign commerce
Nauonal banks or corporations organized under
the authority OF Congress from contributing 10 DO
nuca4 campaigns. An amendment was adopted
mating the maximum penalty for a corporation
S5Eo and sgo for each officer. stockholder or en-
New-York tribune., 1901-02-08
TO MAKE sCHoOLBoY SOLDIERS.

General George ". wingate. of Brooklyn. has
prepared bill providing for military instruction
for boys In public schools In cities in the drst and
second class. 1t will be introduced In Albany
within few days By Assembyman Frank Price.
OF Kings County. General Wingate said yesterday
that Secretary Root, with whom he has discussed
the plan, in favor of the idea. but did not see
how Army officers could be spared from their res
ular duties TO act az instructors in tho public
schools
New-York tribune., 1901-02-08
PATIENT jumps OR FALLS FROM WINDOW.
HOUSE SURGEON THINKS DEAD WOMAN MUST
HAVE BEEN DEILRIOUs.

Della O'Connor. twenty-six years old. a cook at
No. 10 East Sixteenth-st.. was almost Instantly
killed Yesterday morning by either falling or jump
ing from a window of private ward on the fourth
floor of ST. Vincents Hospital
Dr. Cherry. the house surgeon. said last night
that the O'ConnOr woman had been admitted to
rhe hospital three days ago and that her case
had not been thoroughly diagnosed. She had been
examined every day. and had been at time
deliriOus. Shortly before o'clock yesterday morn
ing DR. Cherry says the woman told another
patient TO ring for the nurse. Miss Carton When
the latter entered the room the O'COnnOr woman
exclaimed. Il don't want you now" Miss Carton
then left the room and returned TO the kitchen. A
few minutes later Miss Carton heard the patients
in the room screaming. Entering she saw the
window open, and on looking out the white
robed form OF the OConnor woman lying on the
sidewalk DIR. Cherry said the must have
been delirious when she jumped.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-08
NEAPIE & LEVY TO BUILD 4 CRUISER.

Washington, Feb The Naval Board OF Con-
struction decided to-day 10 award one Of the con-
tracts for the protected cruisers 10 Neahe & Lew
OF Philadelphia provided that firm will restore GER
tain items left out in their tender and accept as
recompense an efacement OF certain parts OF the
specifications. The Board will continue the discus
sion Of other tenders for the two remaining cruis
New-York tribune., 1901-02-08
TO INVESTIGATE DIsFRANCHIsEuEyT

Washington. Feb THE Senate Committee on
Privileges and Elections to-day by party vote re-
ported amendment to the Sundry Civil bill ap-
propriating $500 10 enable the Attorney-CieneraI
to investigate alleged disfra hisement Of voters
IN certain States.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-08
SAN MARCOS RAISED AND DRFDoc6ED.

The Mallory Line steamship San Marcos which
sank stern downward in the Ward Line slip in the
East River Wednesday night. yesterday
raised and put in drydock- The hole punctured
IN her hull Wednesday while she on her
way from the Morgan Iron Works Ninth-st. to
her dock was said 70 be small that IL neces-
sary To put the ship into drydock for examlna~
New-York tribune., 1901-02-08

4 ADVERTISEMENTS and subscriptions rof rhe n sfS1oe
"A their Uptown once NO L.s; ntoSs ~oS'
"a door north OF o'clock m. AovertS:o-
received the following branch 2nS~s =.
until o'clock -. - = -
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New-York tribune., 1901-02-08
DISCUSSING PHILIPPINE LEGTSLATJoy
SECRETARY ROOT coHFERs WITH sv,S.rops
sPooNER AND o H PLArr.

washington, Feb. 7.-secretsry Root spent NOR.
Ihsn an hour this afternoon in close conference
Win senator spooner and Senator Platt ot Con-
neeticut in reference 20 the outlook for iIinn,p.
LEGISLATION az the present session OF Congress-
zone zone OF tnen would speak concerning the coafer-
New-York tribune., 1901-02-08

fENsIoN BILL PASSED BY THE SENATE.
nshIhs'on, Feb. 7.-At the day session O, N.
senate ne Pension Appropriation btu. carving
sideration. 10" minutes con-
New-York tribune., 1901-02-08

would have 20 meet him upon his own basis
The South is now producing 500 900 OF
exports, about one-third OF the whole exports
OF this country, and II is reasonable 10 suppose
mat al the rate OF progress we have made
during the last ten years shall develop in
OF the country
New-York tribune., 1901-02-08
NEW ERA IN THE SOUTH.

The time ha- come. therefore. when the
South, following the lead Of it's geat business
interests can afford 10 put aside the animos-
ities Of the past. AMI when its political lead
ers should unitedly stand shoulder shoulder
with its business and strive 10 advance
measures calculated 20 upbuild its prosperity.
without regard 10 whether they advocated
by Republicans or Democrats"
MT McLaurin's open advocacy Of the Shipping
blll was a distressing blow TO the Democratic
leaders. who are endeaVOring 10 prevent a vote
On II by nhbustering tactics. and corre-
spending encouragement TO the Republican
leaders. in whose view il exposes the hypocriti-
cal pretence OF the opposition that Democratic
party interests demand a last-dtch fight against
the Frye measure. II is known that several
other Southern Democrats besides Mr.. McLau-
rim will support the policy of Treasury boun-
ties TO American ships entering the ocean car
rYing trade.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-08
WI ATTACKS GEN. OTIS.
Continued from first page.

studying closely Philippine matters and people I
nave never 3een able 70 discover how our past and
averted by any possible Government proceedings.
uhlesS the Islands had been returned Spain We
ABANDONED them. either OF which alternatives all OF
our humanitarians, and all others having a fair
appreciation OF Philippine conditions. would nave
New-York tribune., 1901-02-08

q MEXICAN AND FOREIGN TEACHERS A5cNc
"A supplies Professors. Teachers. Tuto~s. Govsxnesss
Ae.. Colleges. Schools and Families. Apply 20
NrA n J. YOUNG-FULrON. % Union SQUARE
New-York tribune., 1901-02-08

nR. w. G. NOVEL;. private tutor pupils homes
IL M e. s2d-st. Tisl pupils received In family
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-15
Reform In NcN York.

When Richard Croker, just before leaving
for Europe. handed his commission to five
of his iieutenants commanding them to
Investigate the vicious conditions on the
east side of New York, and solemnly told
tfem TO go ahead thoroughly and clean out
the foul places. everybody, even the Tam
many heeiers, laughed at the proposition.
The tive purifiers, they were called,
started gravely at work. took a lot of tesu-
mOny, shook their fingers at some of the
unterrified police officials. limited at whole
gale exposures, and even went so far as to
give the details of combination of minor
officials and politicians who mulcted the
gamblers in the name OF Tammany, while
Tammany got nothing out of the transac-
ton They carried the farce to the extent
OF submitting evidence TO the new district
attorney and then rested complacently from
their labors,
The district attorney has declared that
the evidence submitted to him is too fimsy
TO base prosecutions upon. and thus the
committee of purifiers passes into oblivion.
remembered only as one of the richest jokes
Of the winter OF I9O0-l90f. Richard Croker.
To add to the merriment, declares, in COM
munications to his chosen organ, that he
has been sincere at all times in his desire
to purify New York. but that It Is an I'M
possible task, for there must be some vile
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-15
stage Play In the House.

The little comedy enacted in the House
Yesterday is familiar in our politics, but It
is always enjoyable. The minority had
been hammering the majority on a ques-
ton of preferences shown party friends In
the transaction of public business. when, TO-
proof of much the same thing was produced
I'm the record of the minority And what
was still more dlverting, some of the very
gentlemen who had been loudest In crit
icism Of the majority had themselves helped
to make that minority record. There was
splutter OF Indignation. but only a splutter
II could not be effective or convincing.
When one is taken red-handed he finds the
outraged-yIrtue racket a difficult role 10
play. Strangely enough, however, 1t Is
usually attempted.
Political leaders In discussions of this kind
TOO often underrate the intelligence of the
public. The average man has come to un-
derstand that neither party is perfect. Both
are conducted on principles allowing for
the exercise of "A good deal of everyday hu-
man nature. Both employ agencies which
are not to be defended, and which each for
theatrical effect denOunces in public In the
other. The collection of large sums of money
for campaign purposes, by nodding signii-
cantly at office-holders. or by wheedling cap
ltalists, or by a shrewd disposition of public
favors. is an old practice but one which
unfortunately has taken many new
phases of late years. The public interests
are often impaired by it. The moral tone
OF public life has undoubtedly been lowered
by il. But both parties according to their
opportunities. are equally guilty, and 1t Is
getting To be impossible for the public TO
keep a straight face when either party,
with is hands full of discriminating docu-
ments. takes the stage for Virtuous pur-
poses There Is always the livelest expec-
taton that the party accused will go into
its sleeve for documents of the same kind
bearing on the career Of the accuser.
The remedy? Who shall name it? There
ought 10 be a remedy. Campaign funds
have grown to enormous proportions, and
no doubt exists that some of the methods
OF collecting them are against sound public
policy Holding up officials at the mouth
Of a party pistol or farming out public
favurs for campaign advantages, Is rooted
in wrong, and it ought TO be uprooted. 1t
leads to decentralization. Such an exposure
as came yesterday contributes to the gayety
of the nation. but II contained too little Of
the element of surprise to be beneficial as
an agency Of reform. Tu quoque leaves us
about where we were before.