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New-York tribune., 1901-05-05
GLOOM OVER LONDON THEATRES.
FINE WEATHER AND POOR BUSINESS pEpREss
THE MANAGERS.

London. May 4.-The present week has wit
ressed a sudden slump in the theatrical world and
has again evidenced the variation of fortune 70
which even the most successful productions are
subject. The continuance OF fine weather had a
depressing effect upon all but three four highly
favored theatres, and in more than one quarter
the unwelcome notice posted. Under any
circumstances the present is not likely to
be long. The general opinion of the managers tends
toward the advisability of early closings for the
holidays. Mrs. Danes Defence" which every
one thought was sure to through the season
is likely to be withdrawn in a fortnight THE
Belle OF Bohemia" closed to-day. Mr. Forbes Rob
ertsOn will appear week
After only fortnights Sir Henry Iryinr's
season, which opened auspiciously is also feel
ing the effects. and. there is nothing approaching
a rush at the Lyceum.
Mrs. Langtry. Edna May. Alice Nelson and
Sweet and Twenty" at the Vaudeville are doing
the best business in town
The emerald Isle" proved an attractive reviver
at the Savoy, where Basil Hood makes good
successor 10 Sir Arthur Sullivan.
The main hope of the theatrical world is I'm the
season. While the management of Covent Garden
has not yet been able fully to announce the com
pany, there Is an unprecedented rush for boxes
This inspires the other managers TO believe that
when the London season is in full swing the fash
ionabe world will be obliged to seek enjoyment at
the theatres instead of the usual parties balls
searching the Continent for attractions take to
America report that they have found more novel
Another form of amusement provided for
LondOners to-day, when the Duke OF Cambridge
opened the Military Exhibition at Earls Court
got up by Kirafy The show includes historical
the service. while performances initiating the Siege
or the British Legation at Peking occur daily.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-05
LEO NAMES HIS SUCCESSOR.
THE POPE SAID TO HAVE DONE THIS IN
HIS WILL.

HIS WILL.
London. May 4-The Pope, according to dis
patch TO The Times from Rome, is understood
70 have made will designating his successor. thus
to quote the correspondent. modifying the habituaI
mode of choosing Pope by conclave. The
note from the Bavarian Minister TO his govern
ment. Its theory is simple-the PapaI power being
absolute involves the right of naming a successor.
Dealing with the rumors OF Cardinal RampolIa's
retirement from the office of Secretary of State the
correspondent says he is aiming for the tiara and
that If the Pontih died to-day the struggle would
be between Cardinals Rampona and VannutelIi.
The correspondent adds:
The Gottts. Svampas and Paroehis would be there
70 Watch the weaknesses and profit by them One
or these last might even come out on top
The correspondent calculates that Cardinal Ram
poa Is sure of thirtythree votes but needs thirty
six. He concludes a two column dispatch by
saying:
There remains but obstacle for Cardinal Ram
polla TO overcome, an obstacle that is immense in
an analr where traditions everything. 1t is
succeed his master. This is why 1t is not improb-
able that Cardinal Rampoa will strive to appear
to have been dsgraced order not to preserve
sponsibilty for authority in the throes of death.
In quitting the office of Secretary of State before
the PRONUNCIATION OF the associations bill he would
be sent to the Propaganda He would assure him
self of the sympathy OF America. which has two
cardinals of England. which has two, and of Rus
sia. which has none, but is powerful
New-York tribune., 1901-05-05

known as "the City" has been cut down to 26.-
qos vast hives have been swarnling and re-
swarming in the suburbs and nobody knows
how many millions make up greater London
The King received the foreign diplomatic rep
resentatves at Marlborough House this morn
ing and the Duke Of Cambridge opened the
military exhibition. The opera season is still
eight days of. but the art shows are complete
and all the theatres. with one or two exceptions,
are open.
Burlington House is thronged this afternoon
with a thousand privileged spectators for the
private view, and there is a strong muster OF
the Diplomatic Corps and OF wealth, fashion
men Of letters and artists. Mr.. Frank Dicksee's
arrangement of draperies and palms around his
portrait OF Queen Victoria evidently pleased the
King for il had not been changed. Talk centred
upon the two amazing sargents and the hos
T,tality shown to Mr.. c. w. Furse as the repre-
sentative OF the New English Art Club
The collection OF old masters belonging TO the
late Alfred Buckley was sold at Chr1sues s aulihs
the afternoon with few pictures which had
been the art treasures of Bishop Creighton AS
much as sls.S75 has been obtained there for
pair OF Louis XVI vases, and auction prices Of
French tapestry furniture and decorated porce-
lains have been unusually high.
The London musical festival has closed, with
Mr. Henry Wood as the final conductor and with
DR. Joachim and Harold Bafris as soloists on
violin and piano
The society papers still printing labored
explanations of the leasing of White Lodge to
Mrs Hartmann who is expected to entertain
there on a large scale during the summer.
l. n. +.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-05
CHILrs TREATY WiTH NICARAGUA.
DETAILS OF THE NEW RECIPROCITY CoNvEN

DETAILS OF THE NEW RECIPROCITY coNvEN-
TION.
Washington. May 4-The State Department has
received from Minister Merry translatiors Of GER
tain parts of the recent reciprocity treaty between
Chill and Nicaragua. He expresses the opinion that
the trade between the two countries will be ma
terially extended by the treaty.
In Chill the following articles are exempt from
customs duties: Unrefned sugar OF any grade and
color. coffee, tobacco. manufactured medicinal
plants and herbs. indigo. rubber cocoa, dyewoods
and cabinet and building timber In the open
ports OF Nicaragua fine wines. -four. fruits and
vegetables Cfresh dried preserved, in paste dry
and pressed potatoes and saltpeter exempt
The customs authorities and consuIs of each coun-
try must certify the shipments. BY the terms of
the agreement vessels of both countries shall be
considered as though they were under the same
flag. IL either country makes a treaty OF the same
character with another country. excepting Venez-
uela, Ecuador and Central American States the
present treaty is without effect II either of the
countries so desires. Counting from the date of
It's ratification. the duration OF the treaty will be
five years.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-05
WIND CAVE To BE REOPEyED.
THE PUBLIC TO BE AGAIN ADMITTED TO 4 BLACK
HILLS NATURAL, WONDER

THE PUBLIC TO BE AGAIN ADMITTED TO A BLACK
HILLS NATURAL WONDER.
Washington. May i-Commissioner Hermann, of
the General Land Office. has instructed special
agent of the Interior Department reopen the
Wind Cave in the Black Hills of South Dakota
to inspection by the public. The cave belongs to
the Federal government and comprises about one
thousand acres Ii withdrawn by order OF
January Is. 1900 No depredations or trespasses of
any kind will be permitted on within the prem
ises. specimens will he allowed 10 be taken awav
by tourists and no fees money considerations
will be permitted to be charged received by any
one for the privilege of visiting the cave The cave
receives It's name from the strong rushing current
of air through the entrance Several hundred feet
below the surface a level is reached, from which
miles OF arched avenues radtate in every direction
embracing a succession of imposing chambers. The
ceilings are hung with stalactites. while around
the walls in inches carved by the action of the
water are specimens of deftly wrought statuary
fragile foliage. columns Of the most eIaborafe
architecture and forms resembling birds and ami
mails. Vandalism has been responsible for much
injury 10 the beauties OF the place The withdrawal
over year designed to prevent a rec1,r-
renee of this evil in the future
New-York tribune., 1901-05-05

that the nutrition Of food is perfectly extracted
and assimilated and the body nourished into
health and strength.
There is no alcohol in Golden Medical Discov-
cry" and it is entirely free from opium, cocaine
and all other narcotics.
Accept no substitute for Golden Medical Discov-
ery.n There is other medicine Just good I"
for diseases of the stomach and allied organs
~your Golden Medical Discovery and DR. Sage's catarh
remedy have been of great benefit writes prof
Plesssnt a. oliver OF Viola Fulton Co., Ark Before
usrd the above mentioned remedies my sleep not
sound digestion bad continual feeling OF misery inow
feel like q man"
DR. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets regulate the bowels
and liver.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-05
OLD WARsHIP FOR A TARGET

Hamilton. Bermuda May.4.-It is definitely settled
that the coast defence ironciad Scorpion now at
Bermuda. is to be fitted up experiments She win
De hred at with shells loaded with explosive
on the lines of the experiments the old battle
ship Belleisle She will started under easy steam
and VIII be shelled by the first class cruiser Cres
cent. nasship of the British North American and
West Indies Station. flying the flag OF vtcs-As
rniral Sir Frederick Bedford The main hst,erv of
the crescent consists of nineteen s-inch runs M
twelve s-inch guns quick hrers SNs Gnu
New-York tribune., 1901-05-05
HERALDS' COLLEGE SEEKS REDRESS.

THE NoRRoY KING OF ARMS BRINGS A PLAIN
ORDINARY LIBEL SUIT.
London May 4-That venerable institution the
Heralds College is Jealous of its ancient priv.
ileses. and has no intention Of allowing them 10
lapse with the twentieth century. William Henry
Weldon. Norroy King Of Arms. has brought
curious libel suit against EnIs Marks. proprietor
OF the British and American Heraldic Ofice on
the ground that Mr. Marks. I'm a circular 20 the
mayors OF the new municipalities applying for an
order TO provide them with "A coat Of arms i'm
pugned the authority Of the Heralds College. Mr.
Marks said he could do for Is what they would
charge f13o for doing The clrcula- maintained
mat the college charter had lapsed. and that
II was in "a bad way and bolstered up by false
mood For expressing these sentiments Mr.. Marks
was committed for trial Counsel for Norroy King
OF Arms Weldon averred that the Heralds' College
vas the only body which could legally grant bear
antiquity"
1t was learned that the criticisms Of the college
were not very productive, for the British American
concern stopped doing business in January.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-05
WHOLESALE ARRESTS IN RUSSIA.
AUTHORITIES AFRAID OF A DEMONSTRATION
TO-DAY.

ST. Petersburg. May 4.-Many male students
number of female students. wOrkngmen. Liberal
leaders, lawyers and literateurs were arrested and
five hundred houses searched here Thursday
night and IL is probable throughout European Rus
ss similar tactics were pursued The object of the
movement is to prevent demonstrations Tomorrow
which is regarded as Labor Day. The advisability
of the step considered by to be questionable
II may easily provoke trouble
Among the houses searched were those OF Pro
fessor Leshaft, director of Leshaft's Womens Col
lege. and barrister. Bernstam. The military have
been posted near the factories TO prevent working
men from coming into the city.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-05

THE NAVY DEPARTMENT RECEIVES EVIDENCE
OF THE ADMIRAL's MARROW ESCAPE.


OF THE ADMIRAL's NARROW ESCAPE
Washington. May 4-TangibIe evidence of tba
peril to which Admiral Dewey was exposed in the
battle of Manila Bay forwarded to the NAVY
Department to-day in the shape Of of the star
board plates of the Admrals flagship. the Olympia
The plate is about three feet square, and in the
middle Is an indentatiOn and three-quarter
inches deep, made by large fragment from a
five or six pound Spanish she'll The Olympia is at
the Boston Navy Yard undergoing repairs and
when the constructors came across this plate they
decided to remove IT, partly a relic and also to
replace 1t with solid plate. In forwarding 1T TO
the Bureau of Construction here letter was sent
SAYING that the plate was taken from the star
board side OF the Olymplas superStructure an
proxtnately under the forward bridge and close TO
one or the 5-inch guns. While the battle was in
progress a shell burst near the officers the
% nrnuge' one OF the fragments whizzing by the Adj
nirai. The deeply indented plate gives a more
forcible reminder of the narrow escape from that
bursting shell than has heretofore appeared The
plate either VIII be placed in the smithsonian In
stitution or given to Admiral Dewey.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-05
4LLOruENTs OF INDIAN LANDS.

Washington. May 4-The work of making ths
alotuents in severalty TO Indians. the last pre-
requisite readiness for opening 10 settlement the
surplus lands OF the Kiowa and Cemanche and the
Wichita reservations in Oklahoma. is proceeding
rapidly and is expected TO be finished by the laer
part OF this month. Indian Inspector Nesser. VINO
il rushing the allOtting work. telegraphed from
Oklahoma to-day that he had just mailed a sche1-
uIe of five hundred allOtments. and would man ne9
hundred more next week. These will make a tota.
of twelve hundred thus far. There are 70 pc me-
thousand aIIotments in the kiOwa and Consneho
and over one thousand in the Wichita Reservations
including those already made
New-York tribune., 1901-05-05
OPPOSITION TO COAL TAX WEAKENING.
DIVISION AMONG THE MEN OVER THE srR1K
PROPOSITION MORE MARKED

London. May 4-There further indications
that the coal owners and merchants wavering
in regard to the advisability OF urging miners
to close the pits The divisions among the men,
too. are becoming more marked.
The Derbyshire Miners Association. representing
thirty thousand persons to-day unanimously passed
a resolution against the export tax on coal but by
a small majority. decided not to stop work.
On the other hand. the Northumberland dele
gates, at a meeting Newcastle, unanimously de-
cided to support the strike.
The Durham miners, at meeting, agreed to
abide by the decision OF the National Conference.
The Lancashire and Cheshire miners took up a
similar attitude. while those OF Yorkshire voted
against the strike the feeling being expressed that
II the men agreed 20 shutdown of the pits the
owners should continue paying their wages.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-05

London May 4.-AccOrding to a dispatch from ST.
Petersburg. the Minister of the Interior. NJ. sipyag
hin, prohibited the sale of the "Rossiya" the
streets for a month In consequence OF the papers
Liberal tendencies and because just after the ap-
pontment of General Vannovski as Minister of
Public instruction the "Rossya' awakened the
wrath OF the authorities by remarking that mo
sooner was a man OF mediocre ability appointed a
Minister than the Russian press was forced to pro-
claim him a genius
New-York tribune., 1901-05-05
TO INSPECT THE NAVAL uILITIa

Washington, May A dispatch was sent to-
night Governor Odell of New-York from Act
ing Secretary Hackett. advising the Governor that
Lieutenant Commander Switzerland had been or
dered TO report in New-York City Tuesday even
ing next to inspect the State naval forces. in ac-
cOrdance with request from the Governor.
Iieutenan Commander Switzerland has lust re-
turned from Portland where he inspected the
naval militia of Maine. He says II is an excellent
organization, with prospects of being one OF the
crack organizations OF the coast The report he
has made is likely TO insure to the Maine body a
practice cruise on a warship this summer.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-05

duty beyond seas entitled, in computing their
leave pay to take account the 10 per cent IN
crease for service in the island possessions While
they remain in the immediate vicinity OF their
stations and are available duty thereat. and for
the usual time required in going to the nitee,
States and returning therefrOm their stations u
they make the journey. For time when not SO
available for duty not travelling they are not
entitled To take into this increase In COM
putting their leave pay.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-05
PRESIDENT RAKER sAILs FoR NEW-roRK.

London. May 4.-President Bernard NJ. Baker of
the Atlantic Transport Company sails for New
York the Mnnea polls from here to-day. His
visit to the United States will only be short one
for he expects to be back in London by the begin
ming of June, when he will meet ]. Pierpont Nor
gan finish up the details of the Leyland-A
Transport deal in which new Developments ap-
IN
New-York tribune., 1901-05-05
ADMIRAL RENET's VISIT To AUSTRALIA

THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT EXPRESSES APPRECI-
ALTON OF AMERICAN COURTESY
Washington May 4-LOrd Pauncefote has ex-
pressed. through the State Department. the ap-
probation of the British Government and the
Australian colony for the courtesy of the American
Navy in dispatching Admiral Remey and his flag
ship. the Brooklyn. to Melbourne. where the cere-
monies connected with the inauguration of Austria
Han federation are to occur. Lord Pauncefote has
also asked II Admiral Remey is likely to extend
his trip TO NewZealand The Navy Department
has In turn cabled to Admiral Remey to learn
whether he desires to make the trip to New
Zealand. There is every desire that his journey
shall be extended, as a mark Of goodwill toward
the New-ZealandeTS. but as IL Is thought the Adj
miral may have planned an early return TO Cavite
his wishes are being consulted in the matter before
any orders made
New-York tribune., 1901-05-05
NEWS FROM THE ISTHuTS

Colon. Colombia. May 4.-Claude C. Mallet the
British Consul at Panama with his family sailed
for England yesterday furlough.
Frederick Leay the British Vice Consul at Colon.
has been appointed consul at Vera Cruz Edward
Hudson is in charge OF the British consulates at
Panama and Colon.
The drouth has been ended by copous showers
New-York tribune., 1901-05-05
THE CROPS IN HUNGARY

Budapest. May 4.-The official crop report shows
that the winter wheat has suffered from the
weather. but for the most part the outlook is
satisfactory 10 medium. except the right bank
of the Theiss where 1T is scarcely medium. Winter
rye. barley and oats are poor to medium. Sugar
beet is medium.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-05

~ kODA@ ~
who Sits on a pin leaps up
with new energy, but no one
would say that this energy
was evidence of the strength
giving power of a pin. So
with the energy induced by
liquors. They only spur
the body on, but do not
strengthen il.
Strength is made from
food properly digested and
assimilated. When the
stomach is diseased there is
failure TO extract the nutri-
ton from food and the body
grows weak. The weak
body needs strengthening,
not stimulating. DIR. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery
cures diseases of the storn-
ach and other organs of
digestion and nutrition, so
New-York tribune., 1901-05-05
FUNERAL OF ADMIRAL O'NEIEs WIFE.

Washington May 4.-Actng Secretary Hackett
and a number Of the Navy Department officials
this afternoon attended the funeral of the wife
Rear-Admirai O'Neil. Chief of the Naval Bureau
OF Ordnance. Secretary Long. who is in Colorado
awaiting the Presidents party. has made known
his deep personal sympathy in the affiiction of
Rear-Admiral Neil
New-York tribune., 1901-05-05
MINERS STRIKE ENDS IN FRANCE.

Montceau-les- Mines, France. May 4.-The miners
Jtrike is apparently Work will be resumed on
Monday. Those who have been dismissed have
consented to seek work elsewhere The collapse
OF the strike is due to the outcome Of the referen-
DUN, when only thirty thousand miners favored a
general stoppage Of work
New-York tribune., 1901-05-05
6O-62 West 23d Street.
ANSWER FROM GREAT BRITAIN.

SEIZURE OF AN AMERICAN wRECKING VESSEL
JUSTIFIED
Washington, May 4-The answer of the British
Government to the inquiry of the State Department
respecting the seizure Union Bay of the wreck
ing vessel Ajax. which engaged in salving the
American steamer Willamette has been received.
and. was expected. it takes the ground that the
Willamette not wrecked in waters "contigu-
Gus" to the United States boundary line. condition
which the treaty makes necessary to wrecking
operations like this. 1t appears that Union Bay.
the scene of the wreck. is more than one hundred
miles from the boundary line. and in the light of
the treaty and Of subsequent decisions of the au-
thorities Ii could be regarded forming part
of the Contiguous waters. that the seizure
was justified and cannot be made the subject of
official remOnstrance.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-05
LONDON STORY DfsCREDTTED.
FRANCE DOES NOT DESIRE A REVIVAL OF
THE EGYPTIAN QUESTION NOW

THE EGYPTIAN QUESTION NOW.
Paris, May 4.-"The London Chronicles re-
port of a Franco-Russian revival of the Egyp-
tian question was warmly discussed by the Depu-
ties at gatherings in the lobbies of the Chamber
during the recess to-day. The general opinion
was that the report unfounded. Premier
Waldeck- Rousseau declared that the govern
ment did not desire to stir up the question: and
M Denyscochin. a close follower of Egyptian
developments. said it would be fragrant con-
tradiction of the present French policy and that
at this moment, when France is pointing her
efforts in the direction of Morocco and a tacit
agreement appeared to have been established to
divide the African continent into two vast do
mains-the French to the west and the English
to the east-a demonstration against the occu-
patton of Egypt is most improbable.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-05
RISE IN HAYTTAN EXCHANGE.
BUSINESS MEN SCARED BY THE TARIFF WAR
WITH GERMANY

Kingston, Jamaica. May Mail reports received
here say Haytian exchange has risen to AS In
sequence of a great scare among the merchants
and banks over Germanys alleged threat to retail
ate Hayti because OF the refusal of the latter
grant her the same concessions as given 10 France
The Haytan papers say France has coerced the
government into the agreement and favor
tension OF the concessions TO Germany, which mar
ket is regarded being profitable than the
French.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-05

Cape Town, May 4-Another comet was observed
@ o'clock last night. 1t was travelling i'm a
northwesterly direction.
Melbourne, May 4.-The new comet is visible here
New-York tribune., 1901-05-05
THE EXCUSE

Made by many man for taking a drink at the
bar is that he needs bracer. He feels weak, his
stomach is tout of sorts" and liquor makes him
New-York tribune., 1901-05-05

Calcutta May 4.-Three hundred troops have been
dispatched to the Sialkat district TO suppress
plague riots. Twenty-Five villages IN re-
volt I'm the district and several hospital assistants
have been killed or wounded
New-York tribune., 1901-05-05

THE BRITISH PUZZLED BY THE ACTIVITY OF
THEIR ENEMY.

Alden. May 4.-Spes who have come In report
that the Mad Mullah is marching with consid-
cradle force from Lassidar, four days march
down the Tug-Dehr River northward, with the
object of raiding Berbera the British
force leaves Burao general British advance
was expected on May l. but the Mullah's rapid
marches caused constant change of plans
New-York tribune., 1901-05-05
BONDS BOUGHT BY SECRETARY GAGE

Washington. May 4.-Secretary Gage to-day
bought three lots of short per cent bonds aggre-
eating $4,000 at 1852 and IS 7c0 at 1l362So
New-York tribune., 1901-05-05
APPEAL FROM TURKEY REJECTED.
EFFORTS OF THE OTTOMAN GOVERNMENT TO
SHUT OUT JEWS

Rome, May 4-signor di San Martno. the Under
Foreign Secretary announced in the Chamber Of
Deputies to-day that Turkey had twice asked the
representatives of the powers to intervene with
the object OF preventing foreign from settling
in Ottoman territory. The first time the embassies
replied that they could not take the measures de-
manded The second time answer was given
except by Italy which country explicitly refused 10
make any distinction among italian subjects
abroad
New-York tribune., 1901-05-05
PAY OF NAVAL OFFICERS ON LEAVE.

washington. May THE Controller OF the Treas
ury IN decision rendered to-day, holds that navy
officers on ordinary leave. while detailed for shore
New-York tribune., 1901-05-05

KAISER DISL1KED "CINDERELLA." EN-
peror William did not like Strausss Cinderella"
on Thursday night. His majesty deemed the music
trte and the plot worse. When he noticed that the
Niennese present had organized claque he left
unceremoniously, after being present half hour