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New-York tribune., 1901-02-01
SUBSIDY BILLS PROSPECTS.
HAS RIGHT OF WAY IN THE SENATE
THE OPPOSITION DIVIDED.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE. ]

Washington. Jan. 31-The Shipping Subsidy
bill occupied little of the Senate's time this
afternoon, the conference report the Army
Reorganization bill displacing it until p m.
The adoption Of this report leaves clear field
for the Shipping measure whose exclusive right
OF way will not be disputed for several days at
least The proposed conference Of Democratic.
Silverite and Populist Senators to devise plans
for talking the Subsidy measure to death was
called off for the excellent reason that har-
mOny of opinion prevails in the ranks of the
opposition. which cannot make up it's mind
whether not it wants the shipping legisla-
ton before the Senate to fail at this ses-
sion. Senator Jones' Of Arkansas, the chairman
Of the Democratic National Committee. and
chairman also of the Democratic Steering Com
mittee in the Senate, expressed this view can
didly this afternoon when he said that an op-
position caucus would only disclose irrecon-
cilabe diversites Of purpose among the Demo-
Gratis and their PopuIlst and Silverite allies
We can gain no political advantage by hold
ing caucus now said Senator Jones There
four five Democratic Senators who have
announced their intention of voting for the bill.
and it would be useless further 10 emphasize the
division i'm our ranks. We divided on the
subject just the same as are the Republicans.
Some of people are in favor of simply eX-
posing the vicious features Of the Subsidy bill
WHICH many OF us DeleNe Is Dut an intent 10
loot the Treasury-and let the bill go through,
allowing the Republicans to assume the respon-
sbity that is TO follow. There some
gentlemen side Of the chamber who be-
lieve that We should resist the passage of the
hill to the extent of forcing the Republicans to
take the responsibility for the failure of the
annual appropriation bills. il they insist upon
keeping the Shipping bill before the Senate. The
Republicans also divided this question,
and for that reason I do not how can
make II a strict party question There are GER
tain Republicans opposed to the Shipping bill
who are hoping that the existing deadlock in
the regular business of the session will induce
the friends Of the measure to withdraw il. There
are others who Insist upon the passage of the
shipping bill. even If the appropriation bills
have to 90 unacted upon. and necessitate the
calling OF an extra session Of Congress. This
Is the condition in the Senate to-day. and II Is
almost impossible. with many conflicting OBJ
tects at work, TO predict what the outcome will
be. do not believe that the Administration
desires an extra session" "
Probably the next few days will determine
what measure Of opposition is TO be attempted
by the minority leaders against the pending bill
Chairman Jones's statement clearly indicates
however. that IL The Republican managers Sc
cure unanimous party agreement on the details
OF the Subsidy measure its passage will be de-
iayed by merely formal and haIf-hearted par
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New-York tribune., 1901-02-01
TWO AMENDMENTS ADOPTED.
NIGHT SESSIONS TO EXPEDITE ACTION ON
THE SHIPPING BILL

Washington Jan. 31--After the adoption OF
the conference report on the Army BILL on mo-
ton - Mr. f,yr tho Senate resumed considera-
ton Of the Shipping bill. and voting began on
amendments The amendment inserting fifteen
years for twenty years the utmost limit that
compensation shall be paid pursuant to the bill
was agreed to. Another amendment agreed TO
changes the period within which new vessels
must be completed Another amendment, pro
posed BY Mr.. AldrICh. changes the rate section
by emitting the clauses on nineteen. twenty and
twenty-one knot ships. and changes the prOvi-
sion on eighteen knot ships to read Eighteen
knots and over. $40 cents gross ton
Before the Senate acted this amendment
Mr.. Rawlns. of Utah. began a speech In opposi-
tion 10 the hill. He had not concluded his speech
when the bill was laid aside for the day
Mr.. Chandler gave notice that ne would ask
for a night session tomorrow. to advance con-
sideration Of the pending measure.
Senator MCCumber gave notice OF an amend
ment limiting contracts under the bill to twelve
years, and making other changes in the same
line. Senator Pettus presented an amendment
limiting the aggregate expenditures 70 $780,
100000
New-York tribune., 1901-02-01
TO LEAVE COWES TO-DAY.
QUEEN ALEXANDRA AND ROYAL PRIN-
CESSES WILL TRAMP IN THE MUD
BEHIND THE COFFIN OF
VICTORIA.

Cowes. jar. 3i.--A glttering crescent of light
stretches this evening from Cowes TO Ports
mouth u consists OF ten miles of warships
the pick OF the British. French and German
navies These lie at anchor ready TO take their
part in to-mororw's ceremonies, when the navy
will pay a last magnificent tribute to the SOW
ereign whose reign was marked by the create
naval progress IN the history OF the nation
Apart from these peaceful rows and rows of
twinkling port lights. separated from one another
by only few cable lengths. might fancy
that the quiet towns Of Cowes and Ryde might
be undergoing a blockade. The guns sweep
the wooded shores at short range. At the head
OF the line are the old paddlewheeI royal yachts
their sombre hulls standing in vivid con-
trast against the huge white sides OF the Hohen-
zollern Then in single column. come the Brit
ish battleships. Halfway TO Portsmouth the
single line opens into stately double row, the
vessels Of the foreign nations and the biggest
OF the British craft lying there and waiting to
salute the body OF Engiand's lamented Queen.
II will probably be nearly o'clock tomorrow
afternoon before the Alberta. with the royal
coffin. leaves Cowes. She will steam inside the
single line and then enter the passage formed
by the leviathans. This evening she lies at
Trinity Pier. Her quarterback is covered with
awnings under which the men have been work
ing throughout the day in making the final
preparations The awning was necessary be-
cause rain fell, and until late hour cold and
dreary weather prevailed
WEATHER oMENs NOT PRoPrTIOUS.
The ornens for fine weather tomorrow are not
propitious but the first OF thousands OF specta-
tors are arriving this evening together with SOL
Continued seventh
New-York tribune., 1901-02-01
ATTITUDE OF THE DEMOCRATS
TO CONTINUE THE DEBATE. BUT NOT TO
FILIBUSTER.

Washington. Jan 3i.-The Democratic Sena~
tors and their allies who are opposed to the Ship
Subsidy bill did not hold formal conference
to-day to decide a course to be pursued with
reference TO that measure. il had been an
nounced they would do. the explanation being
that It had been discovered that the opposition
still so determined as TO render a formal
meeting unnecessary.
While there caucus. however. there
a general exchange of views among the
minority Senators which enabled the leaders to
form a definite idea at the close Of the day of
the position OF the opposition as a whole The
decision reached is 10 continue the debate on
the bill for the present with the hope of being
able to keep IL going until 1t becomes necessary
for the Republican majority to take up the
appropriation bills and other measures which
should pass before March T. They say they have
speeches assured for eight or ten days. and that
otheT Senators VIII probably prepare speeches
within that time. Among those who will speak
are Senators Daniel Caffery. Berry Kenney
Allen. Money, Lindsay. Butler and Pettigrev
speeches in addition to those they have already
delivered. Is expected that Senator Caffery
Will talk at least two days The opposition also
counts on speeches from the Republican side of
the Chamrer. Senators Allison. Perkins Spooner
and McCumber being included in the list OF
probable speakers.
The canvass Of the situation has convinced
the Democratic leaders that there are half
dozen or more Republican Senators who would
form. but they do not expect their votes against
the bill if IT should come to a vote on the other
hand. they count the loss of some Of their
own members in support OF the bill.
The Democrats contend that they do not in
tend to hlibuster against the BILL but say they
will insist a thorough discussion before con-
senting To vote They take the position that
If there is to be extra session OF Congress
IL will be better for them TO have the Subsidy
matter among the questions to be considered
by il. and say they willing to take the re-
sponsibility of the defeat by legitimate means
OF this proposed legislation
New-York tribune., 1901-02-01
MoMENToUs QUESTIONS INVOLVED.
MANY CoNGREssNEN HESITATE TO DEAL.
WITH THE CUBAN PROBLEM.

Washington Jan 81 STANDARDIZATION is
called 10 the interesting fact that the so-called
Cuban problem" is absolutely unique. Never
before has there been a case exactly like II.
Cuba is neither an Egypt nor a Transvaal Its
freedom was secured by the military interven-
tion OF thu United state and guaranteed by
stronger and more binding obligations than
even those vouchsafed TO all the States Of the
New World by the Monroe Doctrine. Hence
there is no guide or precedent for the United
States in finally establishing the status OF Cuba
Or in adjusting this country's relations TO the
island and its people. Because of this anoma-
lous situation II is evident that Congress ap-
proaches a settlement Of the question with hesi-
fancy, il not actually with a shudder. A West
ern Republican Senator to-day went far
10 declare that there are involved in the Cuban
matter more serious and delicate questions than
nave confronted the American people since their
oV Constitution was adopted. For this reason
many members of both branches Of Congress
ho1e that he President win not call an extra
session 10 deal with Cuba. They contend that
II would not be wise 10 precipitate the ques-
uon upon Congress. Cuba. they say. is getting
along very well now. conditions are improving all
the time. and no check 10 progress in the island
can result from the Constitution Of Cuba being
held in allegiance for the nine months that viii
eress and the assembling Of the next At the
same time. there is no disposition among Repub-
means 20 deny that the President knows best
What 20 do about an extra session. since he is
IN Possession of all the information pertaining
10 Cuba.
Il Is a curious and possibly significant fact
that no Democrat Of importance in either House
vii consent 20 be quoted on Cuba at this time.
Not even after Senator Platt's interview had
been read 10 a number Of Democratic Senators
could one OF them be induced 20 give the slight
est hiHt Of the Democratic point OF view or in
'enuon Senator Vest, for example. the real
reader OF the minority. SAID that he had not yet
ssen the subject sufficient thought TO have an
opihlon. Senator culberson. Of Texas. spoke In
- similar vein. as did also Senator TallRferro
!. % 1Iorida, who is member OF the Committee
-, relations With Cuba However. as IL is
sloNn positively that several minority Senators
sa s@eW me outright annexation OF Cuba at the
,tIuest practicable date, IL Is safe 20 predict
,b ,tst mere win be quite much division among
S ssn ~hen the question finally is brought before
osLNeIess as there has been in recent years on
''tier interesting issues
New-York tribune., 1901-02-01
DEADLocKED OVER GOMEZ,
BITTER FEELING ENGENDERED IN THE
CUBAN CONVENTION.

Havana, Jan 31.-At last nights session the
Cuban Constitutional Convention finished lot
Of minor business. completing its work 10 Sec
ton 10
Article 3 in the seventh section so modi-
fed as 10 make only native born Cubans eligible
TO the Senate
similar clause in Article > Of the twelfth
section. which was to he considered this after
noon brought about a deadlock in the conven-
ton. 1t was in reference to the qualifications
of the President. and the old Gomez fight was
revived. The delegates met in private session
in an anteroom at o'clock The anti-Gomez
men. led by General Sanguily and Seniors Gi-
berga and Juan Gualberto Gomez. favored the
eligibility OF only native born Cubans. while tho
admirers of General Gomez headed by Senors
de Quesada and Nunez. advocated the retention
OF the clause in the original draft making eliGi-
ble a naturalized citizen who had served ten
years in the wars. Each ballot resulted in a
tie OF IA TO II. Three members. Sehors Rivera,
Gener and Llorente, were absent.
After a discussion lasting two hours Sehor
Gener, who is aVowed Gomez man, entered.
and a call was made for the president 20
Eemble the Convention. The opponents OF Cen
eral Gomez. however, refused to take their
withdrew from the hall. The feeling engendered
by the controversy was very bitter. several op-
pohents or Gomez asserting that they would Re-
sign II the clause making him eligible TO the
Presidency We're adopted
This evenings session was suspended through
want of quorum, the aHti-GOmez faction re-
fusinC 20 attend The deadlock threatens 10
continue Indefinitely. The delegates have agreed
10 assemble at o'clock Tomorrow afternoon
but neither side has weakened in the stand
taken Senor Gener will vote wien m" Come
faction an SChor Lorrnu Un the Other sil-
Senor Rivera is I'm delicate situation
he is a Porto ISican by birth. and is situated
very much General Gomez Is with reference
70 the naturalization clause in the constitution
He has asked 10 be excused from voting.
General announced letter
70 the press that he did not desire hold Office
in the new republic one OF his intimate friends
said this evening that he would probably come
out with letter tomorrow reiterating his for
mer statement and asking the Convention not
10 consider him a candidate for the Presi-
dency.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-01
MARITIME CONGRESS- FAvoRs BILL

Brunswick. Ga Jan 31.-The National Maritime
Congress concluded its business this afternoon
with the Endorsement OF Government aid to Amer
lean shipping and the creation OF permanent
organization. and adjourned sine die.
After discussion by several members. a resolu-
tion on the ship subsidy question was adopted as
follows:
That this is a National business proposition out
side OF politics. therefore II is opinion that II
Is the duty OF Congress, before the adjournment
or the present session. TO revive shipping upon
carriers and traders. equitably distributed, sufi-
cient in amount 10 enable them successfully to
compete with the cheaper built cheaper ope--
ated, subsidized and bounted merchant ships Of
and exports.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-01
PROBABLY NEWSPAPER SPECULATION.

In speaking ~ The Tribune's dispatch from Ha-
vana To the effect that President Oakeigh Thorne.
~ the North American Trust Company. had started
for home on Wednesday without having completed
several business operations which he had had un-
der consideration officer Of the Trust company
said yesterday that Mr.. Thornes departure from
Havana had occurred on the day by him before
ne Went to Cuba, and that nothing known
here about his reported abandonment Of business
projects on account Of political dsquet in Cuba,
this report being probably only newspaper specu-
ldtion."
New-York tribune., 1901-02-01
80 ORpERs To RELIEvE MAIoR LADp.

Washington. Jan. @l.-It is said az the War
Department that there Is no purpose 10 make
any immediate changes in the tenure OF the
United States Army officers now administering
the civil affairs of the Military Government Of
Cuba. Therefore orders have gone forward
10 General Wood looking 10 the relief from his
duties az Treasurer OF cuba of Major Ladd
II is further said at the Department that I'm
pursuance of the original plans OF the Secre-
tary IL has been in contemplation gradually to
substitute civilians for military officers IN the
discharge Of administrative affairs in Cuba the
object being to avoid any annoying and perhaps
dangerous disturbances I'm affairs owing 10 the
sudden assumption Of office Of n wholly in
experienced force OF civilians when the United
States control is withdrawn II is entirely
probable that the changing process will begin
with the minor officers. and such the Treas
urer would be the first relieved. This change
may take place some time in the coming early
summer.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-01
THE RESTAURADOR'S PERIL
FORCED TO BURN WOODWORK AND THE
LAST BARREL OF PORK As FUEL

San Juan. Porto Rico. jan 31-The Venezue-
Ian gunboat Restaurador, formerly the Ata-
lanta. George GouId's yacht. which left Brook
lyn on January - for La Guayra. Venezuela. ar
rived here to-day. Her commander Captain
jeremiah Merithew. reports that the gunboat
struck a fearful gale off Bermuda last Sunday
This continued for three days. Coal and water
were exhausted. and the mahogany deckwork
was burned as fuel The waves ran. mountains
high. The boats stove in. and the jib-
boom. bowsprit and spare spars were lost For
forty-elght hours Captain Merithew was on the
bridge.
Finally the bunker floors were burned. but
this scarcely served TO keep up steam. and the
last available fuel had gone into the furnace
when the Restaurador sighted EI Moro. Cap
tain Merithew had to burn his last barrel Of
pork to get the gunboat into port and he was
unable to stop to pick up pilot.
The Restaurado". however suffered no serious
injury. The necessary repairs can be made in
week. and the gunboat will then proceed for
La Guayra.
According 10 dispatch from San Juan. Porto
Rico yesterday. II then reported there that the
Hestaurador was under orders from President Cas-
tEo OF venezuela 70 inherent in the Caribbean
the alleged Andrada hlibustering expedition.
THE CARACAS OVERDUE AT SAN HAN
San Juan. Porto Rico. Jan. sl.-The Red d
Line steamer Caracas Captain woodrick. from
New-York January 2s. which was expected 10 ar
rive here this morning and to leave to-day for La
Guayra, Venezuela. has not yet arrived being
twelve hours overdue.
Restaurador from Brooklyn January "A. which
reached here to-days
New-York tribune., 1901-02-01
FIRE ENGINE STRIKES A OAR.

While making an effort TO pass a north bound
Third Avenue trolley last evening Charles
speck. driver OF Engine company No. So. situated
IN Great Jones-st into a Fourteenth-st cross
town car going west
The engine was on its way to the hre at thirty
New-York tribune., 1901-02-01

CONVENIENT TRAVELLING FACILITIES
West ZSd Street Station OF the Penpsylvania Rail-
road is Centrally located and easily reached oJ
cab or car.-Adyt.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-01
Continued on seventh page.
DAINTY LUNcHEoNs FOR LA

II you are downtown shopping drop In and have
a dainty luncheon at the Hotel Victoria, Broadway
and 9TH Music by Prof Burtons Orchestra
Atst
New-York tribune., 1901-02-01

Louis via New-York Central Big Four Route Leave
New;York $50 P. NJ, arrive St Louis $50 next
New-York tribune., 1901-02-01
LAST HONORS TO VICTORIA.
CONTRASTS AND ANALOGIES OF JU-
BILEE AND FUNERAL PAGEANTS.
ROYAL VISITORS AGAIN IN LoNDON-MOVE-
MENTs OF RICHARD CROKER
Copyright: 1901: BY The New-York Tr1buneD
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Copyright: 1901: BY The New-York TrbuneD
10y CABLE THE TRIsUNEl
London. Feb. !. a. m.-Strange are the con-
I trasts and analogies of the Queens Jubilee and
the Queens funeral, Royal visitors and special
Ambassadors were coming and going yesterday
as at the time OF the Jubilee. and the Lord
Chamberlain and the Master Of Ceremonies. with
Equerries and Lords-in- Waiting. We're again in
attendance upon Princes and distinguished rep
resentatives OF foreign countries. and there were
constant glimpses of royal liveries in the road
ways. London was then the centre of a joyous.
and festive empire. but IL is now a capital
mourning for a beloved sovereign. The same
Channel Fleet which brought the Jubilee 10
close at Spthead. with squadrons and warshps
from every maritime nation at anchor outside
its lines. will to-day pay homage to the Queen
with booming OF minute guns and solemn dirges
from bands in the forecastle. royal and i'm
perial yachts wend their way from Cowes to
Portsmouth. and tomorrow there will be
other cavalcade Of kings and princes, there
was at the Jubilee. and eight cream colored
horses VIII bear the Queen in her coffin across
London while immense assemblage stands
with uncovered heads and looks with rever-
ent awe. Never the imaginative force of
antithess in a royal pageant or town show
unique and impressive.
The programme of th~ naval demonstration in
honor or the queen has not been altered, ana
Will be carried out by the Admiralty with pre-
cision If Spithead be clear of fog and without
heavy sea.
The details OF the procession through London
are at last announced. Lord Roberts and the
headquarters staff, with massed bands. will be
followed by the Earl Marshal. who will ride in
front OF the gun carriage supporting the coffin.
while Immediately behind viii be a mounted
company of royal mourners, headed by the King.
with the Duke OF Connaught his left and the
German Emperor his right. Queen Alex
andra and the Princesses seated in carriages.
will bring up the rear
The American Ambassador will not be in this
cavalcade. but will go by special train 10 Wind
sor. with the representatives of France, Spain
and other countries in advance Of the royal
cortege, and be present at the service in St
Georges Chapel. Henry White viii accompany
him. and probably Mr.. Carter, the Second Sec
tary Of the Embassy. The American Am
hassador will not witness to-days naval pageant
and there will not he an American warship
among the English. German. Russian and
French fleet.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-01

FEANsfLVAHIA RAILROADS TRIPLE TER
MtAAlS
81 of West I'd 81. Desbrosses ST. and Cortlandt
convenient % ali sections or the City.-Advt.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-01

Rarely. IL ever. has such superb collection Of
magnificent wreaths been seen as that which
has arrived at Windsor for the funeral Of the
Queen. Hundreds Of floral offerings have been
made and hundreds of orders still remain 10 be
carried out The limited supply Of lilies OF the
valley. arums and white roses has nearly
out, and the West End florists are charging alb
normally high prices fnr the feW appropriate
flowers left The United States is well repre-
scented in these floral designs. The wreath sent
by President Mckinley is described by experts
as a most chaste and lovely offering. Its
diameter is eight feet. and il signifies. by its
unbroken contour. a full and perfect life The
American Ambassador has sent cross seven
feet in height made wholly Of lilies of the val
ley. The English people. bearing in mind that
when President Garfield was assa assinated. the
Queen sent message of sympathy 10 his widow.
are touched by the fact that Mrs. Garfield has
now I'm her turn sent a wreath 10 Windsor The
inscription on a white ribbon Is: From Mrs
Garfield in Grateful Remembrance of the
Queens Kindness TO Her"
New-York tribune., 1901-02-01

Richard Croker. who has run UP from Moat
House is expected 10 return to Walsingham
House. IN Piccady 10 witness Saturdays spec
tace. He went back 10 Letcombe so unex-
pectedly that the villagers had no opportunity
for publicly welcoming him after his unex-
planned absence. He has not been taking the
rest cure in the retirement of Moat House, as
the English wags have suggested, but has been
amusing himself in London for week, and en-
joying horse talk with English friends. A cor
respondent who has been making inquiries in
Vantage sends me word that the assumption
that the assessment upon Mr.. Croker's income
will be doubled next year is fiction Of the Eng
lish newspapers. Mr.. Croker has remained
quietly at Moat House since his arrival. and the
villagers have seen little OF him. /. y. F.