New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-10-04
Netp4nrk DAILY G1-ibn,se
FRIDAY. OCTOBER 4, 1901.
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FOREiGN.-There was intense interest in the
Cup race in LONDON, but the keen disappoint-
nent felt in the result was borne good natured-
E- - The fact came TO light that the force
of Colonel Kekewich was surprised by the Beers
under Commandant De la Rey. The Gu
han Constitutional Convention formally
dissolved by Governor-General Wood, and there
were demonstrations in favor of reciprocity and
annexation in Havana ana elsewhere On the
island. - One Of the stewards OF the Jockey
Club declared that the suspension Of Lester
Rein was due 10 his deliberate losing OF race
at Newmarket - The inquest in the dis
aster TO the torpedo boat destroyer Cobra re-
suited in a verdict that 1t due the I'M
expected buckng of the vessel which was too
EsIa,s punt, .as Inc LORD onameel,or 20. oa
reduction Of Irish representation.
DOMESTIC Rear Admiral Schley's counsel
gave hint of the plan they will pursue when
their turn comes before the court of inquiry
Lieutenant Doyle praised Schey and Captain
\ Dawson told OF the Brooklyn's odd tactics in
d the battle off Santiago. - Colonel Heistand
y testified at the investigation into the alleged
hemp scandal that the only part he took in tine
whole affair which gave him concern send
ing two private cable messages at government
expense. - The report of the Geological Sur
vey showed the total value OF minerals produced
IN This country in 1900 to be S1.Of0. los. $50.
- The Episcopal general convention in San
Francisco kept busy discussing constitu-
tional amendments; the FIRST seven articles We're
adopted. - The Massachusetts Democrats
nominated Josiah Quincy for Governor Ga
naliel Bradford made a feeble fight - Chief
Judge Parker of the Court of Appeals granted
writ OF error to the United States Supreme
Court, ct the instance of the Ice Trust, In
the Attorney Generals proceeding against the
trust. - Henry w. Cramp. vice president of
the great shpbuldng company, died al his
home. near Philadelphia.
C1TY.-Stocks were weak and lower - The
Democratic city convention nominated Edward
NJ. Shepard for Mayor but the Coler boomers
made a noisy demonstration for their fayorite.
- The Columbia the second race in the
series for the Americas Cup - Sir Thomas
Upton after the race said that the Columbia
the better boat; Watson would never de-
sign another challenger. ne declared. - The
Chamber Of Commerce sent resolutions TO Mayor
Van Wyck asking him TO use his influence and
authority TO rid the city OF the stigma of police
force in rescung fifty girls from fire esca pes, to
which they chung panicst-icken with fear. -
gold medal in recognition of his services IN
behalf OF rapid transit given TO ex-Mayor
Hewitt by the Chamber of Commerce. -
John ID. Crimmins expressed surprise at the
selection of Edward Nj. Shepard and predicted
the election of Seth LOW. 49, II was decided
10 present evidence against Police Commissioner
Murphy TO the grand jury because of his order
10 policemen post not to serve warrants.
II. II. Rogers, the vice president of the
Standard Oil Company, was directed to appear
in court to answer TO the charge OF contempt.
Anti-Tammany harmony was effected in
Kings County by the withdraw wal of Robert
Baker as candidate for Sheriff. - a. c.
Bostwick at the Empire City track lowered the
worlds automobile record for twenty-five miles.
THE WEATHER.-Forecast for to-day: Fair
cooler. The temperature yesterday: Highest q.
degrees; lowest. 53: average, oS.