New-York tribune., 1901-05-02
Nrw2lsrk Dailp Iribn,rs.
THURSDAY. MAY ., 1901.
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FOREIGN-The ministers at PelSing have
fixed the sum total of the indemnity to be paid
the powers by China at S263, 100000; no con-
clusion has yet been reached as 10 its distribu-
ton among the various powers: the foreign gen.
erals announced that l., 500 men with the inter-
national fleets at Taku and Shanghai would be
sufficient 10 compel China to pay the indemnity.
- Venezuela has given the State Department
a satisfactory explanation Of the recent treat
ment Of United States Consular Agent Baiz; the
asphalt controversy between the two govern
ments is assuming more satisfactory phase
- May Day passed quietly throughout the
countries of Europe, though there were unlln-
portant disturbances in Spain and Portugal
General Kitchener reports further successes Of
British troops operating against the Beers In
South Africa; Lord Salisbury is said 10 be dis
turbed over irregularities discovered by General
Kitchener's financial adviser in the TransvaaL
- meeting of the Miners Federation In
Great Britain decided 10 recommend generaf
strike of miners unless the coal tax is With
drawn - reduction Of Fl a ton in iron
was made in South Staffordshire. England. -
The Two Thousand Guinea Stake was won by
Sir y. cassels Handicapped. - The British
university athletes have received a challenge
change I'm the date of their visit TO New-York
necessary. - The Hon. Armine Wodehouse
son of the Earl of kimberley. is dead.
DOMESTIc-Presdent Mckinley arrived in
New-Orleans, where a reception of the most
enthusiastic character was accorded to him: a
dinner was given IN the evening. at which the
President spoke; the day was spent in travelling
through the cotton belt. speeches being made at
Nicksburg. jackson and other places. - Min
lister Conger returned 10 Iowa, and had hearty
welcome at Council Bluffs, after crossing the
Missouri River. with speeches of greeting and
much enthusiasm. - The Governor has not
yet decided the fate of the NeW-York and New
Jersey Bridge Companys BILL and II is possible
that he Will not make known his action until
Monday. 80 The Pan-American Exposition
was formally opened with brief exercises at Buff
falo. - An organization was formed by the
merchants Of San Francisco TO prevent strikes
and TO oppose labor unions If necessary --=
Admiral Dewey received many congratulations
on the anniversary Of the battle Of Manila Bay;
a dinner was given by some OF the officers who
took part in the fight.
ClTf--Stocks were strong and higher. -
contract was completed TO put electric motors
on every train Of the Manhattan Railway Com
pany. So Justice Jerome ard Robert Grier
Monroe broke into safes TO get evidence against
the gamblers. -= The police started to sign
petflons to Commissioner Murphy 10 introduce
the three-platoon system. =-= The Cuban dele
gates started for home. === Miss Laura d. Gill
was installed as dean of Barnard College. -
Al the beginning Of the three days Spiritualist
cohNentlon speaker attacked recent legisla-
non regarding Spiritualists. - Tom John
son, Mayor Of Cleveland. and Senator Hanna
9esied at the Waldorf politics and chaffed
each other good naturedly.
THE NEATHER-Forecast for to-day: Fair
ihe temperature yesterday: Highest, 63 degrees;
lowest oli average, 5SIa