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New-York tribune., 1901-09-19
PHILIP. SAMPSON AND SCHLEY.
WROTE OF THE FAMOUS CON-
TROVERSY.
tBr TELEGRAPH TO THE rR1BUxE.l

Louisville, KY, Sept. 1S.-A letter from the late
Rear-Admiral Philip taking decided position
IN favor Of Rear-AdmiraI Sampson and against
Rear-AdmraI Schey, will be offered in the
SchIey court of inquiry. The letter has just
been made public by the Rev Mr. Benton of
louisville, who at Annapolis with Samp-
son, Philip Kemp and Higginson, but who
Joined the Confederacy at the outbreak of the
Civil War. About two years ago Mr.. Benton
published in local paper a defense of Sampson.
The correspondence resulting brought this let
ter:
Navy Yard, New York January 10 1899.
The Rev. Mr.. Benton Louisville. Ky.
Ny Dear Sir: l was delighted to-day by
ceiying your kind letter. and / assure you that
i do appreciate your remenbrances very much.
Forget the days of Aud Lang Syne"? Never
nor the dear fellows associated with those days.
Ny but the few that are left of Us are getting
olo, ana, sad TO think, their number too, is
few. What a time we all could have could we
meet again. Eli? Since my return North
have received such a wise letter from dear old
Bull Carnes, from Memphis Do you recall
him? You see, that after lapse of some thirty
odd years must ask you question. Some of
us may have dropped from the minds of others.
The article from The Louisville Times is
Splendid, and oh, 50 accurate, Where and how
did you get the points? Schley's friends Cd
Tor his sake ought to keen quiet. The captains
who were Gown there know Of a good deal
that has not appeared in the papers. That
turning Of the Brooklyn was a remarkable
iohHHlenl- we all lnOugnt QlleTtnl Oh II at
the time than what is reported since. In the
cn and thick Of smoke those the bridge of
me Texas We're surprised and aStoniShed, as
Inc smoke cleared for a moment and they saw
the Brooklyn almost heading for u.s. and close
aboard. The Texas had TO stop and back her
eDgnes 10 avoid a collision thus losing some
twenty-odd minutes; minutes counted at that
Time No. none but those not familiar with the
actual facts give Schley the credit of the day.
Really he did no more than those other cap
tdlns. and, as the article says. had he not been
mere the result would have been the same,
though about a certain time the starboard and
not the port helm would have been used. Samp
son is all tand even more) than you say Of him.
ne was head and shoulders above" the mid
snpmen Of time, SO to-day he is above all
other officers. After this note you not sorry
Wnen tempted TO write to me? You what
you got" in return. Excuse it, but believe that,
though years have passed, yet l am now
then ever sincerely yours,
JACK" PHILIP.
New-York tribune., 1901-09-19
THE CAR AT COMPIEGNE.
EXTRAORDINARY PRECAUTIONS TO PRO
TECT THE RUSSIAN EMPEROR
IMPERIAL TRAIN RAN FROM DUNKIRk
THROUGH DOUBLE ROWS OF BAY
ONETS AND SABRES

Compiegne. Sept. 1S.-The Cars first day on
French soil passed without untoward incident,
except the delay of couple of hours in docking
the STANDARD. the Russian imperial yacht, at
Dunkirk, The Presidential train conveying NJ.
Loubet and the Car and Czarina with their
suites arrived at Compiegne this evening. The
utmost vigilance exercised along the rail-
road track The train dashed through double
of bayonets and drawn sabres, the in
fantry were reinforced by regiments of dragons
and hussars. In some cases a double line of
troops was on each side of the track, the first
line being foot soldiers and the second line
cavalry Any outrage along the track was ut
terly impossible, as allowed to ap-
proach it.
The town of Compiegne brilliantly illu-
minated the whole route from the station to the
chateau being decorated with festoons and col
ored lights. The streets were entirely clear OF
the public and the sidewalks We're occupied ny
soldiers Every window however, was filled
with spectators, who greeted Emperor Nlcholas
with an incessant roar of cheers
A four horse landau, with the Czarina and her
ladies of honor, headed the procession, Emperor
Nicholas and President Loubet following TO-
gether At the back of their landau sat
Presidential footman and a scarlet coated COS
sack Cannon salutes were fired, and the bands
played the "Marseillaise'' and Russian hymns
until the chateau was reached This beautltui
structure was illuminated with lines of electric
lamps Nine Loubet was waiting there to re-
ceive the imperial guests The evening was
snAnt quietly at the castle, NJ. and Nine. Loubet
and the Gar and Czarina dining in their respec-
New-York tribune., 1901-09-19
CUBA BELIEVES IN ROOSEVELT.
GENERAL NUNEz SAYS HE is EXPECTED TO
CARRY OUT POLICY OF HIS PRED
ECESSOR
tRv TELEGRAPH TO THE rRrRUxE.l

Try TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUSE.l
Philadelphia, Sept. 1S.-"Crba believes in
President Roosevelt. She Is convinced that he
will adhere to the honorable and humane policy
of his universally lamented predecessor, and
that the independence promised her will in no
wise be retarded by the dastardy crime at
Buffalo"
General Emilio Nunez. Governor of Havana
Province. made this statement when seen by
Tribune correspondent at No 1925 Spring Gar
den-st. this morning General Nunez reached
Philadelphia late last night. having come direct
from Havana to attend to private business in
this city. Word of the Presidents death reached
Havana early the morning of the day on
which the Governor boarded a steamer for this
country. and. he states. was received with the
deepest expressions of sorrow. He added;
La Lucha." the leading newspaper of Ha-
vana published what YOU Americans call an
extra at 80 o'clock Saturday morning,
telling of President McKinleys death. The
news came TO us as great shock. Every one
was surprised, and none more so than Governor
General Wood. The city quickly aroused
by the cries of the newspaper venders and the
principal streets soon filled with people. | can
truthfuy say that no people received the news
of the Presidents death more sorrowfully than
did the Cubans. When | left on Saturday at
noon flags were at halfmast and the shops
were generally closed.
Asked if the Cubans feared that Mr.. McKin-
leyS death might lnperH IleH CndnCeS LOT IN
dependence, Governor Nunez replied;
| must own that some of the radicals feared
some such thing. President Roosevelt's repu-
tation as soldier responsible for the belief
in some quarters that he might become the head
of an mperiastic party, but General Wood
allayed all fears that score. Being per-
sonal friend of President Roosevelt, his asSur-
ances given to Cuban leaders that the incoming
Executive would surely adhere to the Mckinley
policy speedily quieted all fears. General Gomez.
after an interview with General Wood. said:
America has lost wise ruler and Cuba
stanch friend. However the Americans have
settled and consistent policy regards their
foreign affairs and the death of President is
in no wise likely to change their attitude
ard us"
In concluding. Governor Nunez said:
Let me repeat that Cubans have the utmost
confidence in President Roosevelt and the
American people.
New-York tribune., 1901-09-19
0LNEFS COACHuAN IN TROUBLE.
SERVANT OF THE FORMER SECRETARY OF
STATE DENOUNcEs NJ KINLEY.


Falmouth Mass. Sept. 1s-According to the af-
hoaVlt OF citizen of this village. Michael Conway,
eoachman for Richard Oney, former Secre-
1ry OF State, in commenting upon the shooting
oi President Mckinley, sand:
~ Is good thing President Mckinley was shot.
i-s should have been killed long ago"
ihe affidavit made by George II. Godfrey
- connection with an Indignation movement of the
,.-~ehs. started when the remark became known.
s,. O.ney was advised of the matter. and II was
bSoa betr eee mat the man had been discharged Not
Sn,s Sss aole TO verify report of such action one
;ba q citizens. representing about one-third or
give population Of this village, determined to
Eo, e1o5~ay a coat of and feathers last night
revss sAnulhg conway. the men marched TO Mr.. Oh
s,ii nome 10 ascertain whether the coachman
|" as there. The former Secretary of State re-
.sVeeeato 20 appear at their demand The crowd sang
r,ss r,ssafef. My God TO Thee and America" and
snons fepated but fruitless. efforts bring
'psoase from Mr.. Oney
wbeae aeiigth the citizens started for the hall
as .ley organized by electing Andrew w. Davis
secrs.nan r.airInan and Selectman Edwin F. Lawrence as
ssyi1s a resolution was unanimously adopted
Richars lrar rin., the course pursued by the Hon
After fhg Is an insult 10 American citizenship.
co-us,ls ls neeting the citizens prepared eigy of
@s' winch they hanged a telegraph pole.
New-York tribune., 1901-09-19
STRIKE PRACTICALLY OVER.
ONLY TIN WORKERS DIssATIsFIED-MANY
MILLS RUNNING.

Pttsourg, Sept. 1s-The steel strike is practically
over at all the mills in this district the tinpate
plants. The tnworkers still dissatisfied and re-
fuse to go to work. pending further information
from the Amalgamated officials. All the mills at
Mckeesport but the Boston Rolling Works, were
running nearly full to-day, and the conditions
prevailed in this city at Painters, Lindsay & Nc
Cutcheon's, and the Clark plants. The Amalga
mated headquarters are almost deserted to-day.
PRESIDENT Shaffer was absent, and it was stated
that the strain of the last few days had affected his
health, forcing him to take a rest
At a meeting to-day of striking tin workers from
the Star and Monongahela plants, at which five
hundred were present it was decided by unanimous
vote to repudiat1 the New-York agreement and
continue the strike indefinitely. Failing hear
from President Shafer on the terms of the settle
ment, representatives of the two lodges conferred
with J. f. Phillips, district manager for the Amer
lean Tin Plate Company. The terms offered by
tfon in tonnage rates, while the output is greatly
increased. This is accomplished by putting the
for double crew of thirteen skilled men for two
mills instead of single crews for each. The men
will continue the strike against this reduction
New-York tribune., 1901-09-19

Atlanta, Ga, Sept. 1s-Portions of Alabama
Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina have
been visited by terrific rains the last twenty-fo
hours and in parts considerable damage was
done. Near Buena Vista, Ga, several county
bridges. mill dams and mill washed away
The city of Oglethorpe. Ga. is isolated by washouts
in all directions and much damage TO crops is re-
ported Americus. Ga. reports unofficial pre-
cptation Of nine inches in the last thirtysix hours
The damage is estimated at $1,000. The waterworbs
plant had to be abandoned account of the high
water, and washouts reported the Central
of Georgia and Seaboard Air Line, and some dam
age TO cotton is reported from various points The
heavy rains have been followed by decided drop
in tenn
New-York tribune., 1901-09-19
THE WEATHER REPORT.
YESTERDAYS RECORD AND ro-DAY,s FORECAST

YESTERDAYS RECORD AND TO-DAY'S FORECAST
Washington. Sept lS-The southern storm has reached
the Northeastern North Carolina coast moving north
northeasward. with material change intensity 1t
has been accompanied by high the south At
antc Coast while the middle coast the northeaserly
winds gradually increasing high pres
and cool continue interior with generally
fair weather. although the falling rapidly
in the West Frosts general morning in the
interior far the Rocky Mountains except in the
Ohio and lower Mississippi valleys the Southwest
West Of the Pocky Mountains the weather continues fair
but conditions becoming north coas;
with falling pressure There general rains in
the Atlantic states and local showers upper lake
region Excessive rains throughout the south
Will he rain Thursday in New England and the Middle
Atlantic States. followed Friday
lake region. the Ohio Valley
East Florida. the weather will generally fair THURSDAY
ana FRIDAY. showers are probable Thursday the mid
die and northern slopes. extending Thursday night or
Friday into the lower Missouri upper Mississppi
valleys and northern portion
The temperatures will rise genera+ the interior ex
Cept in the central Rocky Mountain region,
die and southern plateaus where fall In
the New England and Middle Atlantic winds
will be northeaserly brisk high Atlantic
coast Will be northweSterly diminishing;
Gulf Coast light TO fresh northerly. and
In the South will flood I'm rivers
llnas and the warnings
and Wednesday. Steamers which depart Thursday
European will have brisk high northeastery
displayed the Atlantic Coast Wilmington to
Eastport.
New-York tribune., 1901-09-19
General Alban added
Colombia and her ,
VENEZUELANS HOLD LA l1ACHA.
THE TOWN EVACUATED BY THE COLON
BIAN TROOPS-ALIIES AT ODDS.

Wiemstad, Island of Curacoa, Sept. H.
News has been received here from Caracas to
the effect that the Venezuelan Government has
been informed that La Hacha has been evacu-
ated by the Coombians, and that the Nenez-
uelans have entered the place and are occupy
ing it.
In Caracas the Venezuelan forces in the Rio
Hacha district called Liberals. They are
said to be composed of Colombans and Venez-
uelans, indscriminately, and using the Co
lombian flag. There is dssension between the
Venezuelan troops and Colombian revolutionists,
who have purposely confused Colombian and
Venezuelan flags. which similar that it
is hard to distinguish them at distance from
the shore
Business at Maracaibo is practically at a
standstill. The unsettled condition of the GUS
toms has vastly diminished the government
resources. Coastwise transportation of troops
and communication with the interior are most
difficult.
1t is supposed at Caracas that the evacuation
of La Hacha was strategic move.
New-York tribune., 1901-09-19
OPPOSITION TO CASTRO.

Washington, Sept. 1s.-Word has been
ceived at the Colombian Legation here from
confidential agent at Curacao that a strong op-
position is growing in Venezuela against Presi
dent Castro's bellgerent attitude toward Co
lombia and that even General Tribe Tribe, the
Colombian insurgent leader, has had a spirited
correspondence with President Castro. in which
the general demonstrated against the extreme
hostility toward Colombia shown by the Presi-
dent of Venezuela
New-York tribune., 1901-09-19
VERMONT GRAND JURY AFTER GOLD
MAN.

Barre. VT. Sept. 1s-It is expected that the
Washington County grand jury will take evidence
Mt Its present sitting 10 connect Emma Goldman
with the attempt to murder Chief of Police Brown
10 this city, made by anarchists last December
New-York tribune., 1901-09-19
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lean District Telegraph Office.
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New-York tribune., 1901-09-19
TROLLEY ACCIDENT IN BUFFALO.

SIX PERSONS PAINFULLY INJURED. NONE
FATALLY.
Buffalo Sept. ls.-A trolley car crashed into a
wagon loaded with stone at Main and Utica SITS
to-day and a second trolley following ran into the
trailers. which the first pulling. Six per-
We're injured, as follows:
H. JENKINS. motorman, left leg crushed
JOHN TUNNEY. both legs broken below knee.
F. FULTZ. left leg broken the ankle.
GEORGE COLEMAN left leg broken knee.
Young woman not known, face lacerated
Motornan of Main-st. trailer. unknown. leg
crushed.
New-York tribune., 1901-09-19
HIGHVAPNEN IN PHILADELPHIA.

hiaoephia, Sept. 1s.-In attempting TO elude
t .sest two highwayrnen dangerously wounded a
o. ''.e'an and slightly injured three other persons
rnsn De delaware River front tonight The two
,ra Hiea to hold up a Iongshoreman who had
,rao,as 0eiVeo his weekly wages. His cries at
robbers s % ailention Of two policemen and the
neeI mar Edward Rooney was struck twice in the
bullets. n q, woman. man and boy were also hit by
Is fatal ~ not known whether Rooney's wa,nd
their na,,ah me two men were captured ana yavs
and Eueaea as az Joseph King. of New-Hayen Conn
'"c|onnell. OF this CITY,
New-York tribune., 1901-09-19
VERMONT POLICE AFTER ANARCHISTS.
OFFICIAL WHO WAS SHOT LAST DECEMBER CON
FERs WITH BUFFALO AUTHORITIES

Buffalo Sept. B-Patrick Brown. Chief of Po-
lice. of Barre. VT. called upon Superintendent
Bull OF the Buffalo Police Department. this morn
ing and talked with him in relation to the trouble
with the anarchists in Barre last December. when
Chief Brown was shot in the abdomen supposedly
by anarchists. The Barre chief showed Supern-
tendent Bull copy of anonymous communica-
tion said TO have been received by a Barre police
official. and supposed to have been written by one
anarchist TO another. setting forth plot against
the life OF President Mckinley.
Brown also informed Superintendent Bull that
two years ago Emma Goldman stirred up the
italian anarchists of Barre with inflammatory
speeches
New-York tribune., 1901-09-19
NO INVASION, SAYS PULIDo.

Washington, Sept. 1S.-Sehor Pulido, the
Venezuelan Charge dAffaires here, has received
a letter from Senior Blanco stating that while
the army of Venezuela is gathered on the Co
lombian frontier the country is at peace. and
there has been no invasion of Colombian soil by
Venezuelan government troops
New-York tribune., 1901-09-19

were displayed along the principal streets, the
pouievards presenting a gorgeous spectacle of light
ana color In the midst of which II was a curiously
impressive sight to behold many American flags
uraped with Grape. These, indeed, were so numer-
GUS in of the principal thoroughfares as to
scene. ~
Inc cafes and streets thronged till late
hour with animated but orderly crowds. Tele-
grams from the provinces reported that similar re-
Joicings were taking place throughout the country
New-York tribune., 1901-09-19
CIVIC COUNCIL WILL OPPOSE TAuuAyY
RESOLUTION To JOIN REFORM FORCES FORCED
THROUGH BY OUTSIDERS

The Civic Council Tuesday was Unexpectedly
committed 10 resolution TO fuse with the par
ties which opposed to Tammany Hall. whose
platform is in many respects like a platform
adopted by the council The members of the colIn-
Gil were far outnumbered Tuesday by the out
siders The latter captured the meeting and forced
through the resolution TO fuse with the anti-Tam-
many forces over the protests of the members of
the council -
New-York tribune., 1901-09-19

For New-Engand. rain to-day; brisk possibly high
norheaserIy Friday generally fair except prob
ably rain the north coast.
For Eastern New-York and New-Jersey rain to-day;
brisk to high northeasterly winds; Friday fair
For the District of Columbia and Eastern Pennsylvania
rain to-day; northeast winds: Friday
For Delaware. Maryland and Virginia rain to-day;
brisk 20 high northeastery. shifting to northweserly
winds: Friday fair
For Western New-York partly cloudy to-day; probably
rain in portion Friday fair fresh
For Western Pennsylvania, fair to-day and Friday;
light winds.
New-York tribune., 1901-09-19

Brussels, Sept ia preliminary agreement was
reached here to-day giving the American glass
-four months option to absorb all the sal
able glass factories in Belgium the basis of a
deposit guaranteeing against non-fulfilment.
New-York tribune., 1901-09-19
FoUR NEGRO FISHERMEN DROWNED.

Norfolk. Va, Sept 1s.-Four negro fishermen
unknown. drowned in the fierce south
wester now central off Cape Henry. The unfortu-
nate men were employed at the fishery of Lewis
and Mayo near Ocean View and attemptng
to reach pound net when the frail boat capsized,
New-York tribune., 1901-09-19
PARIS ILLUMINATEs FOR THE CzAR

Paris. Sept. 1S-The arrival of Emperor Nicholas
in France was celebrated in Paris tonight by
general Illumination of the city. The Elysee Pal
ace. ali public buildings. all theatres many
churches and numerous business buildings and pri-
vate houses abaze with rows of faring gas
Jets. National and other ornamental devices were
to be seen everywhere French and Russian flags
New-York tribune., 1901-09-19
HEAVY RAINS IN EUROPE.

Berlin, Sept 1S-Heavy rains have fallen during
the last few days in various parts of Europe. EN-
peror William countermanded to-days mannuvres
as the bvouacs inundated and the troops
New-York tribune., 1901-09-19
THE MEADE AT MANILA.

Washington, Sept. 1S.-General Chaffee has
notified to the War Department that the trans
port Meade arrived at Manila yesterday.
New-York tribune., 1901-09-19

Highest temperature yesterday. 65 degrees at a
lowest IS degrees. p. average. 62 degrees.
temperature for corresponding year,
degrees Average temperature for corresponding date
last twenty-five 66
Local forecast: Rain to-day; brisk high
winds: Friday, fair.
New-York tribune., 1901-09-19
Postomce Notice.
lShould be read DAILY
occur

tShould be DAILY
timel
Foreign mails ending September 81.
will close CsenevaI Postofsce
follows: Pare,
closing time shown below Parcels Post mails Ger
many close at s m. Monday and Wednesday
Regular and Supplementary mails close Foreign
Branch half hour later than closing time shown below
New-York tribune., 1901-09-19
TRIBUNE LOCAL OBSERVATIONS

diagram the continuous shows the
changes pressure indicated by The Trbunes self
recording barometer dotted line
as recorded Perry's Pharmacy.
The following official record from the Bureau
shows the in the twenty
comparison with corresponding of
New-York tribune., 1901-09-19
An AGE LIMIT FOR MATTRESSES.

Berlin. Sept 1S-The Hungarian Minister of the
Interior has issued order directing that
ress shall employed in cafe in Budapest who is
more than forty years of age
New-York tribune., 1901-09-19
MATTER ETC

PRINTED MATTER. ETC-This steamer takes Printed
Matter Commercial Papers Samples for Germany
only. The class of mail matter for
of Europe viii not he by this ship unless specially
directed bv her.
After closing of the Supplementary Transatlantic
Mails named above. additional supplementary
opened the piers o the American English French
German steamers. remain open until within
Ten Minutes Of the hour Of sailing of steamer
New-York tribune., 1901-09-19
TRANSATLANTIC MAILS.

THURSDAY-At $50 a m for Europe. per $. Courl-
bis, via Plymouth, Cherbourg and Hamburg mail for
France be directed per 5. $ Colurnhia'D: al 4
for France. Switzerl~nd. Spain.
Turkey. Egypt Greece. British India Mar
$ s La Bretagne. via Havre
parts of Europe must be directed per s. B-~-
tagneo; at a. for Azores Islands, per Spartan
Prince.
sATURDAY-At $50 a. m. supplementary 0 a. rl.) for
Europe. :. Lucana. via Queenstown: 75o
a m. for Netherlands direct per s. : Potsdam tnsu
must be directed per $ PCtsdAm): s a.
Italy per $ s. Aller via Naples tma must be directed
per 8 8 Aller'1 at $50 a for Scotland
per $. Anchoria (mail be directed per
Anchoria'D; at IL for Denmark direct. per
Norge (na must be directed per 5. Norge').
New-York tribune., 1901-09-19

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