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New-York tribune., 1901-04-01
DIED A HERO.S DEATH.
INTERNATIONAL ROPER SUJF-
FOCATED on THE PETREL.
LOST HIS LIFE IN AN EFFORT TO RESCUE
A sAII-oR-A TRAGEDY AT CAVITE

LOST HIS LIFE IN AN EFFORT TO RESCUE
sAILoR-A TRAGEDY AT CAvITE
Cavite. P. L. March 31-At o'clock this morn
inc fire was discovered in the sail room of the
United States gunboat PetreI Lieutenant Com
mander Jesse Minis Roper commanding The sail
room is a small compartment adjoining the mag
azine. The heat was intense. the smoke suffo-
eating and the flames difficult extinguish
Lieutenant Commander Roper the first to
descend into the hold but he was forced 10 re-
TO the deck Others then went down. Pat
rick Toner. a seaman was prostrated and about
to perish when Lieutenant Commander Roper
endeavored 10 rescue him and was sufocated in
the attempt
Lieutenant Josiah Suits Mexican and Cadet
Lewis suffered severely in bringing the body of
Lieutenant-C Commander Roper to the deck.
Twenty-Five of the crew were prostrated, To-
ner Evans Flaherty Larsen, Kessler, Cahey.
Burton. Smith Sullivan and ForsbOon seriously.
but all will recover.
The contents Of the sail room were destroyed,
but the damage TO the gunboat was slight. The
origin Of the fire has not been ascertained; possi-
bly, IL was a case of spontaneous combustion.
The death Of Lieutenant Commander Roper is
greatly deplored His body will be sent to the
United States April , by the Buffalo.
New-York tribune., 1901-04-01
THE MANCHURIAN TREATY.
BELIEF IN ST. PETERSBURG THAT 1T WILL
BE RATIFIED THIS MONTH.

BE RATIFIED THIS MONTH
London April There is reasonable be-
lief" SAYS the st. Petersburg correspondent Of
.Tbe Daily Mail" that the Manchurian conven-
tion between Russia and China will be ratified
in April
The Yokohama correspondent OF THE Daily
Mail" who records various indications of prep
aratfons for war on the part OF Japan, says:
Interviews have appeared with prominent
statesmen all breathing the war spirit ana ex-
nressing the general opinion that IL is impos-
sibIe 10 allow Russia free hand In Manchuria
This is the gravest crisis from the point or view
of Japan since her war with China
"Japan has made direct representations TO ST.
Petersburg against the Manchurian conven-
tion. ." saws a dispatch TO THE Times from To-
kio dated Saturday. but the result is not yet
known. Japanese public opinion is very strong
on the subject.
.oTbe Cabinet Is prudent and pacific, but i'm
nressed bv the national enthusiasm. which is
Certain To become uncomfortable if there is any
undue yielding g.. ..,
roent of the Seoul-Fusan Railway loan testified
10 the extent of the patriotic enthusiasm. The
amount was covered many times over with sub
scrinions from remote rural districts, IN spite OF
the extreme tightness of the money market
New-York tribune., 1901-04-01
THE KAISER TO HIS GUARDS.
TOLD THEM WHAT HE HAD DONE FOR THE ARMY
SINCE HE ASSUMED COMMAND.


Berlin March 3i.-The Berlin papers publish a
speech said 10 have been delivered by Emperor
william May %. OF last year, at a luncheon fol-
lowing a parade Of the Guards His Majesty
ferred 10 The occasion OF a parade Of the Guards,
May O. 1855. before Emperor Frederick, who was
then seriously III, and continued as follows:
At that time the position I should assume with
reference 10 the army was hidden In the mists OF
the future To-day doubt Is possible on this
point i may say that, since the command OF the
army has deVolVed upon me, have exercised II
and drilled IL that hen ] put II 10 "A trial i
NAV feel secure and certain that II win not fail
4is Majesty then proceeded 10 say that, for a
long time and in Difference 10 the solicitation OF
Field Marshals Prince Albrecht Count Won Blum
ertbal and Count Won Waldcrsee. he had consid-
cred the question OF assuming the grade Of Field
Marshal. lie continued;
According 10 Prussian tradition only the winning
IF batie or the capturing Of first rate fortress
ortItics one TO that honor. This has not been
,af,Cbsa fed TO me; but, in my own vindication,
80 sav that for twelve years have worked on
-. errnv 10 the utmost Of my power, and think
baTe sIlcceeded keeping IL up t9 the level OF MS
.srt In a few years i hope 10 be strong enough
=, 20 10 secure respect for the name or Germany
as,tS,,e,t,otlt a. the world. This new offensive Hank
t,nb I am building 20 the army by means or
= i-.otrerfrl fleet viii place Germany In position
q pSefy al danger matter when a comDlna-
- y,a v be formed against her.
New-York tribune., 1901-04-01
BIG FRAUDS IN MANILA
WHOLESALE ARRESTS OF ARMY Off
GERS AND CIVILIANS.
lE cOMAIIssARY DEPARTMENT INVOLVED
IN scANDAL-MORE ARRESTS EXPECT
ED-A CONTRACTORS PROFIT.

Manila, March 31--Interest in the capture and
fate Of Aguinaldo is wellnigh overshadowed in
NManila by sensational developments. present
inc prospective. of frauds i'm the Commissary
department. How widely these extend has not
Yet been ascertained. but enough is already
known TO justify the belief that they are far
reaching.
Captain Frederick J. BarrOws. Of the 3oth
Volunteer Infantry, quartermaster of the De-
partment of Southern Luzon, together with seven
'ommissary sergeants, several civilian clerks,
prominent government contractor, the assistant
manager Of the Hotel Oriente. the proprietors OF
three Of the largest bakeries in Manila, number
Of storekeepers and other persons have been
arrested.
The investigation has scarcely begun but
thousands of sacks of -four quantity Of bacon
and wagon loads Of other goods. all bearing
government marks. have been found in the pos
session Of unauthorized persons.
II is alleged that the contractor in question.
who has been doing business approXimating
100000 month. has spent huge sums in en-
Pertaining officers.
A prominent commissary officer is accused Of
leading a scandaIously immoral life.
It is asserted that large quantities 81 stores
have been lost or stolen in transit and also
that there is a shortage in the oommissary
depot.
New scandals are developed daily. Illicit
transactions have been traced back 10 June.
1900 and it is possible that there are others Of
earlier date.
\ The exorbitant tariff on provisions makes the
surreptitious sales Of commssary supplies i'm
mensely profitable.
}. II is understood that other United States Of
ficers may be arrested.
Lieutenant Philip X. Sweet. Of the 10th Vol
unteer Infantry, is prosecuting the investigation
under the direction Of Colonel Wilder, chief or
police
New-York tribune., 1901-04-01
JsTBpIAy CANAL NEGOTIATIONS.
COLOMBIAN COURTS NOT CONSIDERING THE
VALIDITY OF THE EXTENSION OF THE
PANAMA CONCESSION

Washington. March s1.-'There is absolutely no
truth in the report printed in some Of the papers
saturday that the Colombian courts will soon
rander decision as the right OF the Government
of Colombia TO grant the extension OF the fran
ob,sa of the French Panama Canal Company from
roo. m 1910" said a man to-day who is we'll posted
on Isthmian canal negotiations. "No such ques-
tion Is being moOted IN Colombia I have not seen
a copv Of the note filed by the Colombian Minister
r.f4b Secretarv Hay. but 1 am positive there Is
,otbing in the proposals made by Colombia which
ttnora ar treat unustly the existing rights OF the
French Panama Canal Company
New-York tribune., 1901-04-01
MORE BOERS STRRENDER.
KITCHENER REPORTS ON THE PROGRESS
or THE CAMPAIGN

London April 1.-THE War Office has received
advices from Lord Kitchener. dated Pretoria,
March so. reporting the capture of seventy-two
Beers in Orange River Colony and officially
nouncing that General French has taken fifty
one prisoners and received the surrender of
ninety-three Beers, already announced IN
press dispatches.
Lord Kitchener also reports upon recent wreck
ing OF trains AT several points
New-York tribune., 1901-04-01
THREATENING a BOYCOTT.

London. April 1.-The Amsterdam correspond
ent Of THE Daily Mali says:
DR. Leyds and his colleagues have sent a prt-
yate notification to Mr. Chamberlain warning
him that a powerful combination of European
and American merchants intends to boycott
English goods systematically until Independence
is granted the Beers
New-York tribune., 1901-04-01
cHINAnEN ARRESTED AT NEWPORT NEWS.
THEY HAD GONE ASHORE FROM THE STEAMER
VERONA, IN VIOLATION OF LAW.

VERONA, IN VIOLATION OF LAW.
Newport News. Va. March 81 (SpeciaD--Four Of
the five Chinese seamen of the German steamer
Verona Captain Hansen, have been recaptured
and are aboard the ship. The other Chinese seaman
is still at large in the woods somewhere. and the
police are searching for him. The Chinese left the
steamer shortly after her arrival here from New
York bv way of Norfolk. and II Is believed that
they were held for reward by persons who knew
they were ashore in violation or the Chinese tXcIu-
sion act one man returned 70 the ship. but re-
fused to tell where the other four were: The Gus
toms officfaIs were satisfied that Captain Hansen
was Innocent Of any intent TO let the chinese go
ashore i'm violation Of the law, but ne was arrested
for a hearing. . o,,--- 4. - 49, e..
,,asselI iS from 500 to S1O00 for each When
the fugfives are recovered the fine is sometimes
nnitted Last night the four Cinnamon were found
over n laundry. One was arrested by a policeman
and the other three Jumped through a WINDOW anu
vroof4s bv a posse. A Chinese laundryman last
niHt offsred to guide the police 70 the hiding place
Sl51
New-York tribune., 1901-04-01

Figures showing in detail the increase OF sala-
ries and Of the number Of employees in the sew
eraI departneats above mentioned still further
show the ever growing and the relentless ava
rica of Tammany Hall and the necessity OF
some check such as is proposed in Mr.. Weekess
bfII A few such details are accordingly printed
below 10 show the increase in the burden of tax
alton per capita.
New-York tribune., 1901-04-01

Artists studios were crowded yesterday with
visitors eager TO catch their first glimpses of
tho works destined for the Academy and the
New Gallery Sir Edward Poynter will have a
classical subject-"Helena and Hernia" F. A.
Abbey has finished a spirited painting, The
Crusaders Before Jerusalem" Alma Tadema
has a portrait of George Aitchison and Greek
study Alfred East has a brilliant picture, The
Citadel of Cairo" painted from the market place.
and two landscapes. Professor Won Herkomer
has a series of portraits and a picture. Art
Students Reception" his own studio painted at
night. l. ~ r
New-York tribune., 1901-04-01
SQUADRON FOR VENEZUELA.
ORDERS EXPECTED BY ADMIRAL FAR
oIrHAR AT PORTO RICO.

Co, Imam. p. r. March 31.-The North Allan
,,c SQUADRON. Rear Admiral Farquhar command
ing arrived off San Juan last evening. The
Irnited States special service vessel Uncas Chief
Roatswain J. W. Mclaughlin. delivered the
mails and the squadron lay 10 all night. pro-
oeeding to-day for Culebra Islands, where orders
are expected by Admiral F'arquhar directing tne
SQUADRON TO go 10 Venezuelan waters
ONE DAYS JOURNEY.
PENNSYLVANIA RailroaD ~ between New
New-York tribune., 1901-04-01
AGUINALDO PLEASED.
TREATED LIKE MACARTHUR's GUEST
RATHER THAN A PRISONER

Manila. March 31.-Aguinaldo continues to
express himself as pleased with and impressed
by the courteous treatment accorded him by
General Macarthur.
Il am prisoner" said he to-day. hut I am
treated like a guest
New-York tribune., 1901-04-01
INTASTON OF HACEDONIA.
a BJ-LGARTAN BAND ROUTED BY OTTOMAN
TROOPS.

Constantinople. March 31-Advices from
SaIonica say that band Of sixty from Bull
garia endeavored to invade Macedonia near
Dtumabala on March 81 and came into conflict
with the Ottoman troops.
Ten OF the Rugarians We're killed and the
ofh fed
New-York tribune., 1901-04-01
NEWS To OFFICIALS IN WASHINGTON.
GENERAL CORBIN INCLINED TO THINK THE
REPORTS ARE EXAGGERATED

Washington, March Silt was said at both
the White House and War Department tonight
that absolutely nothing had been received by
the government regarding the alleged unearth-
ing Of crooked work on the part OF army quar-
teruasters and others in Luzon. and the arrest
RI 2 yAirober Of nersons in and out the army for
stealing property Of the government or receiving
stolen government property.
General Corbin said. Furthermore, that the
pozernn,en+ had no intination Of any sort that
such Developments might be expected. he was
inclined for this reason 10 think the frauds
against the government could hardly oe so stfi-
Gus as reported. though admitting this opinion
was based wholly on the lack of advioes from
the government Captain BaTroWs, he salo was
not the regular GuartcrUastfT Tor Southern
I.uzon. and must have been acting q1artermas-
Ter there al the time Of the arrests.
New-York tribune., 1901-04-01

London April According to dispatch
from, ST Petersburg 10 The Daily Mail" the
Corasns at Sa-Mau, frontier town. recently
,..,,,,sed an attack by two hundred armed
Chinese.
New-York tribune., 1901-04-01

A telegram from the Cape Town correspondent
Of "The Mail" comes a fresh warning
70 the British manufacturer that he is being
left in the race by his American rival The
strain OF war has made great demands upon the
railways in South Africa. and has compelled the
Cape Government TO order rolling stock in large
quantities from abroad. There was naturally
every desire to place these orders in England.
but in a good many prompt delivery could
not be guaranteed by British firms. and as a re-
suit twenty engines were bought in the United
States and two hundred trucks in Germany.
Moreover in several instances American prices
were 10 per cent below the British figures 1t
was. in fact an affair OF the Atbara bridge and
Uganda Railway bridges over again.
New-York tribune., 1901-04-01
IMPORTANT NOTICE

owing to repairs TO the West 42d > street ferry
TTyESTF,RN r Rs. ferryboat will be run 20 and
sroT, west 23d ST. P r. r. station on and after
s a. rn- Monday, April Isl. ana Until - H. -
urday, April 6-Advt-
New-York tribune., 1901-04-01
gUEZ CANAL BLOCKED.

VOYAGE or ROYAL TOURISTS ON THE oPHIR
DELAYED BY A DREDGER-
port Said, March 3l.-The suez Canal Is tenn
,orarilv blsol1ed by dredger, and the steamer
onhir. bearing the Duke and Duchess OF Corn
wall and York. en- route for Australia was COM
- a =. v,oy sbout three hours sail from Suez-
New-York tribune., 1901-04-01

The Chinese question is as puzzling as ever.
From St. Petersburg comes the prediction that
the Manchuria agreement VIII be ratlhed this
month while Shanghai sends news that an i'm
nariaI edict will be issued announcing the de-
cision Of the Chinese Court to refuse ratifca-
ton.
New-York tribune., 1901-04-01
EoUR NEW TRAINS.

Wednesday April 3rd. the new Pullman cars said
TO be the finest built, go into service on the
New York Centrals Lake Shore Limited: leaving
Grand Central Station for Chicago, clevelafpd and
s.. Louis at $50 p. NJ every day.-AdvL "A
New-York tribune., 1901-04-01
PHYSICIANS ISSUE A BULLETIN.

London, April 1.-The following bulletin re-
qarding the condition of the Premier was is
sued last evening:
Dsarcb % The illness has run the normal course
and has been attended by the usual prostratlon
The temperature, however has been almost nor
mai for the last two days and his lordship's
strength is improved, with increasing power OF
taking food. 1t is hoped that he VIII be able
shortly to get a change to the south, wmch ne
had been contemplating at the ume OF the
ttoiy 10 DOUGLAS POWELL
H r. WALKER.
Inquiries in the afternoon at the residence OF
ord Salisbury ELECTED the information that he
,yas "going on we'll and much stronger.
None of the private secretaries and no other
person in authority was accessible but the fore
going statement had been prepared for callers
New-York tribune., 1901-04-01
,-,,r TAKD SHORE LIMITED.

- ,,, ,oaa,e train x..un.sTy respect between New
Asu nis-toss s.t'Ios v $50 p M via New
r1n1un >.r~A eping cars Chicago
q 10 ST. Louis via Big
connection for Kansas
L.n..k-Adyt
New-York tribune., 1901-04-01
LORD SALISBURY'S HEALTH
PROBABILITY OF HIS RETIREMENT
FROM OFFICE SOON.
MR.. BALFoUR EXPECTED TO SUCCEED HIM
AS PRIME MINISTER-A RECORD RENb-
NUE. YEAR-CROwDED STUDIOS
Copyright: 1901: By The New-York Trtbune9
IRY CABLE TO THE TRIBUNEl

Copyright: 1901: By The New-York Tr1oune9
GBY CABLE TO THE TRIBUNE.l
London, April 1. a. m.-There were alarming
bulletins at several of the clubs yesterday re-
specting the health of the Prime Minister with
forecasts of his resignation and retirement from
public life before the END of April. While these
announcements were premature and caused
needless anxiety. there had been no concealment
of the truth at Westminster for several months
that Lord Salisbury aging rapidly and that
he was not likely to remain in office after the
reign had fairly opened. Even before his
present indisposition it had been evident that his
health failing and that he was looking jaded
and worn. The Queens death and the press of
public business in connection with the opening
nd ceremonials of the reign have
pr = a journey TO the Riviera, which might
have invigorated him, and possibly it may now
be too late for him to take advantage of respite
from official duties. 1t has been open secret
that the Prime Minister weary of public life
and anxious to retire after the general elections
but was dissuaded by urgent requests from the
court. His incnations prompted retirement
when the King assembled the throne, but he was
again forced to make a personal sacrifice and
wait for a more convenient season. Those who
have heard his recent speeches have been i'm
pressed with his listless manner lack of ami
nation and his increasing reebleness. Members
Of Parliament have been predicting since jan
uary his resignation before the close of the
present session. 1t has been noticeable that the
King has spared him needless attendance at
court and accepted the service Of Mr.. Balfour
many times when the Prime Minister would
naturally have been in consultation with him
Even If current reports OF Lord Salisbury's fail
ing health are exaggerated there is little reason
10 doubt that there will be new Prime Minister
before midsummer. probably Mr.. Balfour in
preference to the Duke of Devonshire or Mr.
Chamberlain There were no notable callers at
Arlington-st. yesterday and official bulletins do
not yet admit the case is serious.
New-York tribune., 1901-04-01

NO EXTRA FARE TO ST LOUI3
Superb service via the Pennsylva1is
without extra charze-Adyt
New-York tribune., 1901-04-01

Once again the revenue OF the United Kingdom
has broken the record For the financial year
ended yesterday the sum OF fl3o3S4.6S4 was
paid into the Exchequer. the total revenue Of
the country, including the amount paid by local
taxation accounts being fl400lS624 AS COM
pared with the previous year the revenue shows
an increase Of over f1OOp0OOO. The result Is
largely due 10 the fact that the Chancellor Of
the Exchequer in his last budget raised the in
come tax 20 a shilling in the pound The reve-
nue. shows a surplus Of t2.S60.000 over the
amount estimated twelve months ago. But the
taxpayers have no nope that Sir Michael Hicks
Beach will n his annual statement his month
tighten their burden, for the increase IN the
revenue cannot keep pace with the increase in
expenditure.
It is agreed by this mornings newspapers
that the Chancellor Of the Exchequer has
great task before him. His ability. however. TO
rise to the occasion is open to doubt.
New-York tribune., 1901-04-01
POLICE DEPARTMENT
ONLY PART SHOWN.

This list from The City Record" Is believed
N show only part Of the money spent on saIa
New-York tribune., 1901-12-08

ski. and graceful statuettes by Jacauo' nsui g
Of Coquelin cadet In "Malade Imaeihare' -
Sada Yacco and of Charlotte Wiehe
The statements attributed to MI EDWIN a.
Abbey that London is better than faris iot
American art students has aroused mere sehei al
protestation among American sculptors anu
painters who state that the great advantage 10
that all the French masters, from Bousereau
to Bespard from Bonnat to Claude Monet. or
from Rodin to Fremiet or DUBOIS, "elcoiie
young Americans with frank and cordlal eooo-
will Surprise is nevertheless expressed py
French and American artists that young STU
dents often choose very mediocre teachers nere'
for with the exception of the few hlshes'' tne
American studying art tpainting or scuipture'
can find almost as many good average teachefs
In New-York as in Paris. From the numerous
expressions of opinion on the subject mace 10
me- 1 select that of Mr.. Frederick MacMonhles'
who writes:
do not believe Paris as it exists to-day mas
ever been equalled in any age, past OF present.
as place to study the arts: and the only pos
sibIe rival in the future VIII De America
c. l. B.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-08
mo STORE AT PINE MOUNTAIN"

From The Atlanta Constitution. 80 -------- - -
1.-THE stOrehouse and entire stock OF g so1as & at .ns
was no insurance on the building or tne s.ocn. A
IN ober Store al that place had been closed the
day previous by the Sherin-lE1tract from new
item.l
No store now at Pine Mountain. there IN the
An no more piayir' checkers in the shadder O.
No folks discussin' politics fer all the human
An the old pine box looks lonesome. in the ashes
o the place
No store now at Pine Mountain re- folks TO set
Where blossoms in bright showers como tw:nii'in'
Where the mockin. birds wuz sngin' their wild
songs to the sky, ,
An we hailed the whole plantation as the dusty
teams went by.
No store at old Pine Mountain. the oletims folks
Fer one wuz took by fire an t'otber took by
1t warn:t enough the angry flames should do Us
But the law must send US trouble, an the Sherin
along!
You never seen sich ionesomenessi The folks jest
Amt got no heart to whistie sticks. argtfy
No talk about hoss racin'. Or State fairs comm
an gone!
There's where we got our gossip-our stamps. an
Talked Bible in campmeetin' days-the days CT
An the old folks an the young folks helt conver-
All jangiin' voices fur away where city thunders
meet.
We miss the friendliness We foun' aroun' the old
An the wind signs in the pine tops when evenin'
Fer the last store at Pine Mountain is closed away
gonei
New-York tribune., 1901-12-08
HOG RIPENED WHISEET.
he PHILADELPHIA Record

From The Philadelphia Record
There but few people who be induced to
believe that there ever such drink ''hos
ripcned whiskey,' but among the older generation
it would be no trouble at all to secure afidavits
that such beverage was we'll known In this I'M
mediate vicinity. There in the days gone by,
in a village only four miles from here. man who
kept tavern. and soon became famous through
contrivances to attract attention his hosiery.
Then, as now, to succeed meant the necessity OF
being well advertised In his effort to do some
thing new Uncle Billy" he was called.
ceIved invention that was potent in making his
tavern the most talked about for miles around.
The result known to the patrons of the inn, was
some good whiskey Of that had been
continuously agitated while within TIE oaken casks
within which the drinks were kept for "ripenins.
What the curious ones discovered about the In
ripening of the whiskey they found hogpen with
a plank floor balanced as to swing like q barn
scale There was an open side furtheSI from the
feeding trough. and the sides were fenced
The way the thing operated was simple enough
The hogs were out in the yard nosing around when
they heard the splash of the feed as il put in
the trough. Naturally. the weight came n~st IN
furthest from the trough that side of the
floor tilted down under the swines WEIGHT When
thew all got over the trough that side in turn.
went down And so the plank 7oor rocked back
and forth everv tine hog went In or out.
Connected with this swinging platform was an
other one which received equivalent motion. of
course throush the medium OF a long lever. On
KEY which were undergo the ripening process.
or course every tire the floor rocked. so did the
unner Htew'se and the whiskey was shaken
around with motion.
anvbody e,se's because they were fed much
oftener Part of the rinening depended on feeding
the hogs so as q make them rush in through the
open door and thus shake the platforms.