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New-York tribune., 1901-12-13
WOULD PROVOKE CIVIL WAR IN FRANCE.

DISCUSSION OF THE PROPOSAL TO SUPPRESS THE
PUBLIC WORSHIP BUDGET.
Paris Dec 12.-The Chamber of Deputies to-day
began the discussion OF the Public Worship esti-
mates which, in spite OF the governments opposi-
ton the Budget Commission proposes TO suppress
NJ Milevoye. Nationalist Republican, opened the
debate which will probably last three sessions
opposing the suppression of the estimates and de-
msnding that the House respect the Concordat
he said their Suppression would be not merely q
religious but political and social revolution and
an act Of spoiaton of Catholics.
The Able Lenire Christian Socialist, pointed
out that the Public Worship budget did not pro,
vide for the salaries of the clergy but provided
an indemnity and. he added, If the budget
suppressed ii would provoke civil war throughout
France
NJ. Zevacs and NJ. Pelletan, Socialists, supported
the proposition to suppress the budget.
The discussion was adjourned until Monday.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-13
PHILIPPINE TARIFF RULING.
LANDING OF GOODS IN FOREIGN TER
RITORY BARS THEM FROM
FREE ENTR7
TBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE

TBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.l
Washington, Dec 12.-One Of the legal oHlcerS
Of the Treasury Department ruled To-Day thdl
any Philippine goods purchased IN france anu
then exported to America dutiable under
existing tariff laws. In another paragraph OIL
this opinion it was held that If goods purchased
in the Philippine Islands were sent to this coun-
try by way of France or other foreign territory
they were subject to duty as prescribed in the
tariff regulations. Therefore the mere landlhs
in foreign territory, according TO this rullns'
bars all Philippine products from free entry into
ports of the United States. a ruling on this
question was asked. as the points involved have
given rise to some controversy since the Su-
preme Court decisions were rendered.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-13
HAKEuAy GETS LEAVE OF ABSENCE
FOR TEN DAYS BUT MAY BE EXTENDED-cANNoT
APPOINT A SPECIAL EXAMINER.

TBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.l
Washington. Dec. 12.-Ten days leave OF absence
has been granted 10 Appraiser Wilbur F. Wake
man at his request II is said. Some of the Treas
ury officials are inclined think that this tenn
Iorary leave may be extended indefinitely. The
authorities here refuse to say whether or not ME-
wakenan's leave OF absence has any connection
with his expected retirement from office
\ telegram was received at the Treasury Depart
meut to-day from Mr.. Wakeman asking authority
TO appoint Mr.. Mfchelaes temporary examiner
Tayior after consultation with the appointment
division decided tha. this appointment, even on
the temporary list, could not be made with pro-
priety. and the appraiser informed accordingly
MJchelaes is one of the five temporary appolntees
whose places Il was contended last summer were
filled In violation OF the Civil Service regulations
II was in regard to these temporary appointments
Of examiners which Mr. Wakeman attempted to
defend. that a communication from the Appraiser
was received which excited the displeasure of Sec
retary Gage and Assistant Secretary Spauldlng
New-York tribune., 1901-12-13
DREW SUPPLIES FROM MANILA.
GENERAL SMITH WOULD HAVE CERTAIN
PORTS IN LUzoN CLOSED.

Manila. Dec 12-owing to General Smith hav-
ing affairs well in hand IN the island Of Leyte
communication with the island of Sanaar Is
nearly Impossible. Trade restrictions have been
taken off the west coast. Boats trading there
are not required TO show signals.
General Bell reports that large quantities OF
rice. miiled and sacked. have been captured, the
sacks bearing the marks of the Smith & Bel
mills He says the rice unquestiona ply pur-
chased in Manila with insurgent funds and
shipped Wholesale TO the mountains by way o.
Caiamba and Pagsanjan. Laguna Province, and
other hav ports showing the necessity for these
ports being Closed which. the general consld-
ers will have good effects
New-York tribune., 1901-12-13
TANNANY CANDIDATE UPHELD.
JUSTICE LEvENTRITT DECIDES THAT HE HAS A
MAJORITY. OVER FUSION MAN IN AL
DERMAN CONTEST

Justice Leventritt handed down decision yester-
day in the contest to decide who is Alderman of
the XXVIIIth District, which practically declares
Patrick Chambers, the candidate of ex-Sheriff
Thomas ]. Dunn and Tammany Hall. elected over
the fusionist nominee Joseph Krulish- Justice Lev
eutritt throws out certain votes credited to each
side and adds votes which were not allowed by the
of election The result of his scrutiny is
that Chambers has a majority of seven votes.
The returns of the county canVasSerS showed that
Chambers had been elected by sixteen votes. Kru-
lsh contested this decision Justice Leventritt de-
Quoted seven votes from Chamberss list, still leav-
ing him majority of nine. Chambers received tive
ofo the contested ballots, while was deducted
from Krulish. leaving Chambers twelve votes
ahead To Krulishs total five votes were added the
result being that Chambers wins by seven votes.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-13
NATIVES IN THE TRANsvAAL.

Pretoria. Dec. 12.-Four proclamations relat-
Ing TO natives have been issued here.
The first allows colored ministers and edu-
rated natives to apply for letters Of exemption
from the operation of the pass laws and other
snactnnents. The second constitutes more eff
sective prohibition the supply of intoxicating
liquor to natives under severe penalties. The
third procla nation is for the regulation and
protection OF natives entering and leaving the
Transvaal, and the control Of native labor in
the diggings It contains extensive precautions
safeguarding native privileges. The fourth reg
rlates native labor agencies on the same lines.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-13
MARCONI'S BALLOON GONE.
IT BROKE FROM ITS MooRINGs AND
DRIFTED SEAWARD.

St Johns N F, Dec. 1.-THE trial balloon used
by William Marconf the inventor of wireless teleg
raphy who is here conducting experiments with
his system, broke from its mooCings last night
and drove away seaward- The accident is not
uncommon, and occasions little annoyance. The
inventor is prepared for such emergencies
Mr. Marconi spent the day in testing the velocity
Of the wind with kites He will send up a second
balloon tomorrow, taking precautions against a
repetition OF last nights accident The inventor
explains that he is not as yet. familiar with the
weather and climatic conditions here, which are
partly due TO the unusual elevation from which
his experiments are conducted He is hopeful that
to-rnorrow's experiments will be attended with
better success
New-York tribune., 1901-12-13
CATHOLIC SOCIETIES FEDERATION.
ELECTION OF oFF1cERs-ExFEcT TO HAVE 4
MILLION MEMBERS


Cincinnati Dec 12.-The American eoera'i'i
ra,boc Societies after session OF three days. au
tarrsd this afternoon TO meet in Chicago July To-
Iao2 After the adoption last night OF the ne" con-
+t-+to, and the election of officers this morning
rbe last day was mostly devoted TO the consldera-
ton OF plans for field work Inc cohlhIl'e7 @-''
aftsr the adjournment OF the convention
The following officers were elected: PresioenI l.
p Ninahan Columbus. Ohio; vice-presidents' l. ),
xaurrnan New-York; T H Cannon Chicago anu
Daniel Duffy Pottsville. Penn secretary, Ah'notly
Matre Cincinnati; treasurer. H j. FRIES Ere
penn marshal Christopher O'Brien- Cnlcago' e1-
.cr+iva hoard Nicholas Conner. Iowa; Gaoriel
F-ranchere. Illinois: E. O. Reardon. Indiana Georse
" Gibbons. Pennsylvania; p H MCGUIRE penn
sv,vanIa; NJ p. Mooney. Ohio. and NJ Faoacner'
louisiana.
ss chairman and Anthony Matre as secretary Inc
u-orlr for the ensuing year was CONSIDERED N con-
sfIltation with Bishop McFaul the spiritual advlser'
ard other leaders At the meeting IN January pro,
vision will be ma 1e for the opening OF natlonal
hea1nrarters in this city in charge or secretary
ITafre II is believed by members OF the executive
ard that the federation will have over a nlilnon
members in It's afiating organizations before tne
national convention shall be held a. Cnlcago next
July.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-13
STANDARD STEEL CAR CoMP4NY.

Pittsburg. Dec. 12.-The Standard Steel Car Com
peny, in process of formation for time adver-
tises that charter will be applied for January
next The companys initial capital is $2.0o000o
which has been subscribed and paid for. and sub
scriptions to the extent of s3eoo.0oO will be
made from time to time. Contracts have been let
for buildings and machinery. and the company's
completed plant which will be in the Pittsburg dis
trct, VIII be ready for operation July l. 1902 with
capacity OF fifty finished cars day. J. NJ. Hansen
formerly chief engineer OF TIE Pressed Stee, Car
o
New-York tribune., 1901-12-13
INCREASED WORK OF PEOPLES INSTITUTE
4 DEFICIT MET WITH sUBsCRIPTIoNs-PLAN FOR
THE COMING YEAR.

Increase in attendance, in quality of work done
and in general interest are recorded in the report
Of Charles Sprague smith which Is emoodieo IN
the fourth annual report of the Peoples Institute
The PEOPLES Institute Club a has exchanged Its
former narrow quarters East Tenth-st- for
commodious new home in East Fourteenth-st.
These new quarters have been refurnished, and
library containing eight hundred volumes has been
pIaced there Mr Smith. in his financial report
saws that there was deficit of 81 500 for the year
which was met by subscriptions from Abram S
Hewitt and his cotrustees-
The treasurer V. Everit Macy. reports a total
contribution for the year of S11724 81 and similar
disbursement. For the coming a full pro-
gramre of lectures and class work has been
ranged including lectures by large number Of
prominent
New-York tribune., 1901-12-13
PAPERS IN GOEBEL TRIALS BCRNED.

Cincinnati Dec. 12-By the burning OF tAe sIIIe
of Lowery & Cioebel to-day Arthur Goeoel lost INC
papers relating to the death OF his brother William
Goebe and the cases of exSecretary Of state Oale0
Powers James Howard. Henry Youjsey ana HlN-'S
who have been tried or indicted IN hehtucAS lo
the tragedy at Frankfort almost two years ago.
These papers included afidavits. confessions anu
volumes of testimony Since the death OF ms oro'
er Arthur Goebel has given most of his time 20 Sc
curing evidence for the attorneys in the ProSeSr
tion In these cases. The next cases 10 oe caS -
those of the Howards on which Arthur CIoeet Us
attorneys, detectives and others are now WoTFlHs'
New-York tribune., 1901-12-13
FoR SHIP BUILpING PLANT IN ALABAN4.

Mobile Ala. Dec. IA party of capitalists
rived here to-day from New-York a special
train of the Southern Railway TO inspect site for
shipbulding plant at Alabama Port. In the party
were Charles NJ Jessup. {. NJ. Wilkes, Robert c.
Norris r. NJ Jessup and S. B. McConico, of New
York; Henry Konttsky OF Philadelphia; John S.
Walters, of New-Orleans. and James ". Jackson,
of Augusta Ga They started this afternoon for
their destination. Tomorrow general meeting
will be held al the Chamber of Commerce 10 dis
cuss the situation and decide upon the date for be-
ginning the construction of the plant.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-13
RAILROADS.
NEW ROUTE FOR C. P. R.R
WILL, PROVIDE A THROUGH LINE FRov
ATLANTIC TO PACIFIC.

Calais. Me-. Dec. 12-The Canadian Pacific Rail-
road has surveyed a route across Maine to form
connecting Ink between parts Of ifs system and
provide through line for it's traffic from the At
lantic to the Pacific The road now crosses Maine
from Mattawamkeag to Vanceboro. under lease
arrangement on Maine Central tracks.
By building a line from MattaWamksag to
t,rincaton the Canadian Pacific Railroad can "a
independent and can make connections which will
give it through traffic by shorter and easier
1outs II is understood that work Will be begun
in the spring The line win cross hitherto unde-
yeloped part OF Maine.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-13
THE STEAMSHIP CONFERENCE.
AMERICAN AND BRITISH COMPANIES REPRE-
sENTED AT COLOGNE.

Cologne. Dec. 12.-The meeting now in prog
ress here of transatlantic steamship men is at
tended by representatives of the principal CONT
mental steamship lines. The meeting is held at
the instance of two of the great German lines,
and its object is to reach an understanding regu-
lating traffic TO minimize destructive competi-
tion such as the laying up or vessels when
trade is slack and the apportioning of business.
Negotiations to this end are proceeding with
both American and British companies. a salts
factory agreement, embracing all interests, is
expected very soon
New-York tribune., 1901-12-13
GERMANY AND MONROE DOCTRINE,

Berlin, Dec. 12-Some commotion has been
caused in the press here by the publication of
cable dispatches from New-York to the effect
that Washington considers incorrect the Ger
man official view of that passage in President
Roosevelt's Message containing his definition of
the Monroe Doctrine which is here construed
as permitting the collection by force of private
claims against South American countries. The
''Tages Zeitung' says:
If Germany found it necessary to occupy
Venezuelan port she would not ask Uncle Sans
permission to do so.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-13
CONFERENCE OF NJ. c. A. SECRETARIES.

Cincinnati. Dec ,12-The second days session OF
the National Conference of State and Provincial
Secretaries of the Young Mers Christian Associa-
tons was devoted to the reading of the papers, fol-
lowed by general discussions. Among the papers
presented various topics were those by Secre-,
taries R H Armstrong, Massachusetts; ]. v. Read,
Georgia; S. NJ. Bard. Pennsylve MIA; F. b Bueka-
lew Pennsylvania. and Henry E. Rosevear. Ken
tucky The conference adjourned. to meet next
June at such place may be selected by the exec-
utive committee.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-13
CHILL AND ARGENTINA.
TIE SITUATION sTRAINED-CHILIS AN
sWER EXPECTED AT BUENoS
AYRES TO-DAY.

Ruenos Ayres. Dec. 1.-THE relations between
Chill and the Argentine Republic are straiiie
Chilli has not yet replied to the demand ior lhe
construction of strategic roads In the htisa'eu
territory The Chilian answer to THIS oeiilalo
will be given tomorrow. The Argentine Gov
ernnaent believes the Chilan answer Will Dc
satisfactory. part Of the press however
do,,b+e this In the mean time both countries
e-a taking protective measures, although the
Argentine Republic has not yet moblllzeo the
militia. -.
In case Chilfs reply is not favorable 'ne
Argentine will withdraw her Minister from @aA-
tiago de Chilli. and the antecedents ana history
of the misunderstanding will be forwarded TO
Great Britain for arbitration
Chilli is busily engaged in buying Warsnlps
aiming to surpass the power OF the Argentine
fleet.
commercial circles here hope the influence OF
the Pope will prevent conflict OF arms between
the two countries Calm reigns here Ihere
have heen no warIike manifestations, but all
narties are united in support of the government
The Argentine and foreign newspapers puo-
lished here unanimously counsel the Argentine
Government to maintain its present energetc
attitude. ..t
The Argentine Government yesterday deposit
ed in London 81 100000, to insure the payments
of the coupons of the Argentine dept. Inc Ar
gentine Government possesses another reserve
fund Of S130O0,000.
The Bourse of Buenos Ayres is very slightly
disturbed ,
4 decree ordering the mobilization on January
1 Of the reserves of 1878 and 1879 mas peen Is
sued These reserves amount to sixty thousand
men. .s 49,.
The Chamber in secret session has voted the
credits necessary for the mobilization OF the
militia.
washington, Dec 12.-Secretary Hay has re
ceived ca BILE, dispatches from Minister LORD al
Buenos Ayres and Minister Wilson at Sant1agr
de Chilli stating in effect that. while the sltua-
tion is extremely grave. the best opinion is that
war between Chilli and Argentina will not follow
London, Dec. 12.-"The Times" in its second edl-
ton to-day publishes dispatch from Valparaiso.
under to-day's date which says:
The first symptom at the present juncture or a
possible awakening of warlike eXcitement among
the Chilan public is the announcement tnat mass
meeting. of working people Is TO be held at san
tiago December Is, TO express approval Or the
action of the government in dealing with the Ar
.centine question. Even this apparently. is merely
an offset TO another meeting. promoted by the ad-
vocates Of peace at any price.
The buying Of ships to take the place OF vessels
of questionable efficiency, the mob1llza ton or the
feet for uanoauvres and the Strengthening OF rela-
tions with friendly neighbors. Colombia and Ecua-
dor, are not regarded here as sgns OF aggressive
intentions Chilis part, but only as natural pre-
cautions evoked by the Unexpectedly threatening
demeanor of Argentina.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-13
HENRY N. WHITNEY SELLS OUT.
DIsPOsEs OF CONTROLLING INTEREST IN
DOMINION STEEL AND IRON COMPANY.

Boston Dec 12,-President Henry ii. Whitney
has disposed of his controlling interest the Do
mnion Steel and Iron Company to James Ross, of
Montreal and other leading capitalists in the Bank
of Montreal. 1t is not understood. however, that
Mr.. Whitney has sold his entire interest, and he
that he win retire from the presidency at the
election.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-13
WANTS .,s17O.00O BAIL FOR KILLER.
THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY OF KINGS WOULD
FIX $4,000 ON EACH OF SEVEN
TEEN INDICTMENTS

District Attorney Clarke of Kings County said
Yesterday that If any attempt was made TO secure
the release OF William F. Miller the head OF the
Franklin Syndicate who is now in Raymond street
Jau he would ask bail TO be fixed at $1,000 for
each of the seventeen indictments pending against
Miller This would aggregate Nl0Gc0, and any
sureties would have 70 qualify IN 1ouoie I. Lnz.
amount II was reported yesterday that an e1orl
was 10 be made TO secure 1IiIIer's release on eab
New-York tribune., 1901-12-13

having concluded its case, counsel for the prls-
oner announced that he reserved his oefence,
and DR.. krause was again renanded until De
cember Is when he will be formally corafnittec
for the January Assizes on the charge of hav-
ing melted Cornelius Broeksma TO murder Jonn
Douglas
New-York tribune., 1901-12-13
BoER PRISONERS WELL TREATED.
eFFTCFR WHO HAD CHARGE OF THEM IN
BERMUDA HERE ON HIS WAY
TO FNGLANl

lieutenant Colonel ouayle-Jones. who until or
Sered to England receive colonel's commission
ssvas in charge of the Boer prisoners at Bermuda
arrived here on the steamer Pretoria from Bermuda
yesterday on his way 10 England. He declared en-
1hatfcaiy that stories that the Boer prisoners
were not treated kindly, that they in need Of
clothing and that they not properly fed were
without foundation. The clothing and food is
ceIlent.'' he added Every day each prisoner re-
eives one pound OF fresh meat, three-quarters OF
7,ound OF preserved meat, one and one-quarter
pounds Of bread pound of biscuit twothirds Of
an ounce Of coffee and two ounces Of sugar. They
cook their food. There regular camp
kitchens where they may cook If they desire, or
they may cook anywhere else they wish TO. They
are housed in tents, seven TO tent and beds are
provided for them. with blankets: But they are
not Obliged sleep in the tents. They may sleep
in the open air if they wish If any desires to
send them things. such tobacco books and luxu-
res all right, but they do not lack the necessaries
Of life. Books would be good thing to send them.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-13
AN OFFER TO INTERVENE.

London, Dec. 13-The Brussels correspondent
Of THE Standard" cables that Mr. Kruger mas
been Informed OF the willingness OF some OF the
powers to intervene in South Africa If the Boer
leaders will accept autonomy under the suprena-
acy Of Great Britain
New-York tribune., 1901-12-13

dispatch from ST. Johns. n. F.. on December
10 said that Marconi had that afternoon succeeded
in floating balloon two hundred feet above the
summit of Signal Hill, which is six hundred feet
high and overlooks the harbor of St Johns. This
balloon was fastened by a series Of STAYS, which
rendered it almost rnotonless 1t held up the yer.
teal steel wire which is used in the system of
wireless telegraphy in communicating with distant
New-York tribune., 1901-12-13
DIR. KRAUsE AGAIN REMANDED.

London Dec. 12.-In the Bow Street Police
Court to-day the prosecution against DR..
Erause, Ex-Governor of johannesburg,
charges OF high treason and inciting 10 murder.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-13
FOR ABOLITION OF SUGAR BoUSTIEs.

Brussels Dec. 12-At a meeting of sugar manu-
facturers held here in anticipation OF the forthcom
ing international sugar conference, il decided
10 oppose any international convention which does
not entirely abolish direct and indirect bountes
everywhere
New-York tribune., 1901-12-13
AssAsSIYs or PRESIDENTS INSANE.
so INTIMATEs DR. WALTER CLAIMING. AN EX
PERT IN THE GARFIELD CASE.

PERT IN THE GARFIELD CASE
Boston. Dec PA statement made by Dr. Walter
Charming the aienist that Charles J. Ciuiteau, the
assassin of President Garfield, was insane. in an
address before the Unitarian Club here last even
ing came 70 public notice to-day. DR.. Claiming
speaking on THE Treatment of Anarchy" said
that all anarchists were denegerates but that pub
lie opinion had great influence upon decisions as
to their mental condition. Dr.. Charming said:
AS an expert in the Guiteau trial have some
reason to know how much the expression of ones
personal opinion is influenced by public opinion. /
knew that Ciuiteau insane, and so did a few
other experts, but raised voices so feeby
that II looked as II had no positive conviction
about It. 1t was wonderful how anxious were
every day TO find him
tIz6lgosz ultimately will proba bly, be put in the
with Guteau. J. Wilkes Booth
was probably insane. and made use of as a
tnnI by.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-13
CANApA,s CONTINGENT.

Ottawa, Ont, Dec. 12.-The nine hundred
mounted infantrynen recently recruited in the
Dominion for service III South Africa VIII sail
from Halifax on January 10.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-13
CLALM DAMAGES FRON UNIoN.

London, Dec. 13-The Taft Vale Railway Company
has served the Amalgamated Society of Railway
Servants with a writ claiming damages in connec-
ton with the strike Of August 1900.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-13
CLEMENT STUDEBAKER'S ESTATE.

South Bend, Ind. Dec. 12.-The largest bond ever
filed in Northern Indiana has been filed by the joint
executors of the late Clement Studebakers estate.
II is for S. 100000. believed that Mr.. Stude-
bakers estate nearly 100000 under present
al,,a+i
New-York tribune., 1901-12-13
WESTINGHOUSE MANAGER RESIGNS.

London, Dec. I2-Lemuel Bannister, for the last
five years general manager Of the British West
inghouse company has resigned his positions in all
the Westinghouse companies.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-13
HANDKERCH1EF BROUGHT $50 50.
MRS. ROOSEVELT SENT IT TO A CHURCH FAIR IN
PLATTSBURG.

Plattsburg, y. Y. Dec. f2.-The Ladies' Aid So
ciety of the Presbyterian Church of Mooers, Gin
ton County, last night sold at auction womans
handkerchief sent by Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt
Ii brought $50 so and purchased by the Clinton
County Board of SUPERVISORS.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-13
NEW PRESIDENT OF SWITZERLAND.

Berne Switzerland, Dec. 12.-Dr. Joseph Zemp of
Lucerne, president of the Federal Council has
been elected President of the Swiss Confederation
for 1902. DR.. Zemp is Catholic Conservative.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-13
INTERVAL Explosion HIS AIN.

DRANK QUART OF KEROSENE OIL AND
THEN TRIED TO SET IT AF1RE
Buffalo. Dec. 12.-George Nowaczby, twenty
six wears Old drank quart # kerosene ana
then attempted 10 commit suicide by settins
fire to the oil The would-be suicide was ar
rested while holding a lighted match IN nIs
mouth. He is very Ill from the eHeeIs OF 'N7
OIL but will probably recover
New-York tribune., 1901-12-13
BOTHA'S SAVAGE ORDER.
SHOOTING ALI, BITRGHER SCOUTS ENROLLED
WITH THE BRITISH.

London. Dec. I3-The correspondent of t'The
Daily Mail" at Brussels says in z dispatch that
by proclamation dated November 10 General
Botha ordered the execution Of all burghers en-
rolled with the British forces as scouts who fell
snto the hands OF the Beers.
The correspondent adds that fifteen such
f1urghers have already been shot.