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New-York tribune., 1901-03-13
TO STUDY NEGRO EDCCATTON.
ROBERT g OGDEN Will. TAKE A PARTY TO IN
sPECT SOUTHERN INSTITUTIONS.

Robert g. Ogden viii start from this city on or
about April Is with forty guests visit to the
educational institutions the South Two or three
Of the guests will be from New En- gland. two or
three from Virginia and the others from this city
The party will be composed of persons interested
IN education and will make a study principally OF
the facilities now afforded in the South for the
advancement of the negro, a matter IN which Mr.
Ogden is deeply interested.
The trip Is to consume ten days. 1t IS proposed
10 visit the institute at Hampton thence 10 Rich
mond and next 10 Winston and Salem TO attend
the meeting Of the Educational Association at that
place. From there the party Will go To Atlanta
and thence TO Tuskegee. where they will spend two
days inspecting the institution OF which Booker T.
Washington is the head. From Tuskegee the party
VIII return direct, unless il be decided to stop at
LynchbuTS TO visit the Woman's College, known
as the ''Nassar Of the South"
New-York tribune., 1901-03-13
SALVAGE OF fS.00O FOR THE T4LENCLl

London March 12-The Admiralty Court to-day
awarded the German steamer Valencia 200 for
her services TO the Cunard Line steamer Carinthia.
which was wrecked on the Haytian coast last May
The Cunard liner Carinthia. from New Orleans
May H. with a cargo OF LOO mules for South
Africa valued at s2s0.Oo0. went ashore Point
Gravois Hayt on the night Of May 15. The Ger
steamer Valencia with number of men and
numerous appliances. left Kingston. jamaica May
90 for the scene Of the wreck and attempted to haul
her off.
The Carinthia eventually became n total loss One
thousand of the mules board We're saved and
transshipped to South Africa by the steamer Monte
New-York tribune., 1901-03-13
STATUS OF SPANISH PRETENDFp
DON JAIME SAYS HIS FATHER. DON CARLOS
HAS NOT ABDICATED CLAIMS
IN HIS FAVOR

Marseilles. March 12-Don Jaime. son q, no,
Carlos. the Spanish pretender. arrived here ~
day on board the steamer Laos from China. "a
declares it untrue that his father had abdicatas
his claims to the Spanish throne in favor OF him,
self He said he had come home not to r,ko
over the political succession. but to rest from
the fatigue Of the campaign in the province =,
fe-Chl-Ll wnere ne had taken part in rhs
capture of the Pei-Tang forts He considsraS
u his duty, and matter of honor. not to inta,
fere in politics while a Russian officer hr,
should his father die he would Immediately "a.
sign and accept his fathers political mission
New-York tribune., 1901-03-13
srrDEyT RIors AT KHARKoFF. RrssIl..

ST. Petersburg. March 12-On March Z the city
OF Kharkon capital of Kharkoff Province 40 miles
southwest of Moscow. experienced disturbances
similar to those which occurred here that date
when the Russian police brutally dispersed gath
ering OF 1900 male and female students who had
pettioned the priests OF kazan Cathedral TO cele-
brate services for Alexander II. Ii is pri-
vately reported that several thousand werkinSmen
iolned the students at kharkoff in their street
demonstrations. The authorities suspected this
participation and ordered the factory gates to be
closed, but tco late 10 prevent the worktngmen
from getting out.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-13
NAY AMEND ELECTIONS BILL.
DESIRE AT ALBANY TO BAR HESS AND
ABELL FROM OFFICE.

Albany March 12.-It is said tonight that Gov
ernor Odeu will ask that Senator Ranes's New
York Bureau of Elections bill now before him oe
returned for amendment The purpose is TO make
il mandatory upon the Mayor 70 appoint as eiec-
tion commissioners the men recommended by the
political parties Under the provisions OF the
Raines bill as il is AT present the Mayor is not
compelled 20 appoint persons so recommended, ana
could put in office ex-Police Commissioners Hess
and Abel.
It is proposed Ia amend the bill so that munich
pal Board of Registry as well as Elections is
created Under the State Constitution applying 10
boards Of registry. the recomme ndations OF me
county commission must be needed by the mayor:
Nv CONSTITUTING the Board Of Elections board or
regisf ~ the appointments come under the coIsIl-
trltfonal provisions affecting boards of registry
II is also proposed to clothe the board with
mower to settle all registration disputes that are
now taken to that appeals 10 have names
added that have been omitted from reSlSuy rolls
may be heard and judgment rendered -,
MIR Nan Duzer ~ New-YOrk City. who is joan
Mct,ulagh's assistant in the present electioh pue
rrau said tonight that he had heard nothing or
Tho proposed amendments. and heileFed that 'he
Governor would sign the present Dill.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-13
EXCITING DEBATE ~ REIcHSPsrg
CZECH MEMBERS ATTEMPT TO SPEAK IN rzr,a
OWN LANGUAGE.

Vienna. March Pin the Lower House Of ma
Austrian Reichsrath to-day the Recruiting bill was
passed TO third reading after an exciting debata
The Minister of National Defence Count Welss,
Won Welsershem in the course of his speech a,
the measure declared that the Austrian armv sv.
TEN must be progressive. "A powerful monarch
he continued. has begun a study Of the d,sa-m
ament question, but so far without result Thera,,
an incessant accumulation of armaments and thoss
having interests TO protect must arm theulseiye,
likewise
Referring 10 the defects of the militia system he
pointed out that a result OF her experience f-
South Africa England was increasing her srandins
army. He declared that II was impossible 20 re-
duce the term OF military service in Austria and
alleged that the army must form asylum agains
national
The Czech members created disorder by ATTEMPT,
70 speak in their own language which the prest
dent checked.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-13
PUBLIC HEARINGS TO-DAY.

Mayor Van Wyck will hold public hearings this
morning on the bills relating TO the school teach
ers retirement fund and 10 qualifications OF pa
tromen and firemen.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-13
CAMDEN DEMOCRATS HELD ELECTION.

Camden, March l2.-In spite OF the passage by
the Legislature Of the Anti-Spring Election BILL
the Democrats OF this city to-day voted for their
candidates for Mayor, recorder. receiver of taxes
city treasurer and councllmen. Two thousand
votes Were cast. The election was held to furnish
basis Tor testing the constitutionaiiiy of the
law. The refusal Of the Supreme Court TO manda-
mus the city clerk will furnish the ground for a
Dill OF objections. which will be filed in the Court
OF Errors and Appeals.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-13
HEAVY STORM IN MICHIGAN

Grand Rapids Mich. March l2-Reports received
the offices OF the Grand Rapids and Indiana and
Pere Marquette railways In this city show that
the worst snowstorm OF the season has prevailed
since yesterday afternoon on the lines Of these
roads north OF Grand Rapids. Trains from the
north due last night arriving from four 10
twelve hours late. At ManCelOna snowPlouEh
and engine went off the rails, blocking the track
for hours. a passenger train on the Elk Rapids
division OF the Pere Marquette was also thrown
from the track by the crusted snow, but no one
injured.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-13
SALE OF Dc MORGAN COLLEcrIo1

At the American Art Galleries Madison Square
South. yesterday there a sale OF ancient
Greek objects of art. consisting OF Greek vases
ir.descent glass and terra Gotta statuettss and
gICurs. These articles were from the collection Of
Henry De Morgan. The collection broad IN
scope and rich in design A large number of In.
terested persons attended the sale. and, on shs
whole. good prices were realized The sale will be
continued this afternoon. The reason for the sale
is that Mr.. De Morgan. who has been engaged II
business in this country for more than twenty
years has decided 70 dispose OF everything and
return 10 Europe.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-13
NIAGARA SEEN BY ELECTRIC LIGHT

Niagara Falls n. Y. March l2.-Experts Of the
General Electric Company with new and powerful
apparatus from Schenectady. tested searchlights
on Niagara Falls from Falls View last night The
Michigan Central Railroad has long desired 10 give
Its patrons view OF the falls under electric ueb,
operation by the power Of the falls itself Last
nights work IN spite of DISADVANTAGES and the
scope 20 be covered was successful and devpo-
strated its practicability.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-13
TAXATION BILLS PASS ASSEMBLY.
INSURANCE COMPANY AND SAVINGS BANK MEAS
UREs GO TO THE GOVERNOR.

Albany. March L (speciaD.-Ths two taxation bills,
taxing insurance companies and the surplus OF saw
ing banks. passed the Assembly this morning by
overwhelming vote. The Insurance Taxation bin
received 10l ayes and 3 noes and the Savings Bank
bill l0l ayes and "a The voting In
way along party lines. Assemblyman Frisbie and
the majority OF the Democrats voting with the Re
ppblcans in favor OF the measures.
The passage Of the Savings Bank bill, however.
involved extended debate. IN which Mr.. Lewis.
OF Monroe County. chairman OF the Committee
Taxation and Retrenchment, which reported the
bill. explained ir detail its scope and application
Assemblyman Rierdon presented petition from
the Emigrant Savings Bank in opposition 10 the
measure. Assemblymen Hyman ard Hamburger
spoke against the bill Asscmblyme Landers.
Sullivan, J. 7. Smith and Prince spoke in favor OF
IL The bills now N the hands OF the Gov
ernor.
The bill taxing trust companies, as amended in
the Assembly committee. will be reported out OF
committee tomorrow morning.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-13
BACK FROM sOTTHERy rLJvEs

Among the passengers on the steamer Morro
Castle which arrived here from Havana yester-
day. We're Dr. Nj. S. Buttle part owner of the
Hotel Savoy. and ID. c. Sullivan. They have been
travelling fer three months through Cuba and
Mexico.
The Moro Castle also brought seventy-seven
negro roustabouts. who were taken to Havana ten
days ago to take the places of Cuban strikers who
refused 10 work In the daytime and would work
nights only. because they then received double
pay. When the negroes arrived the Others went
TO work, and there further need OF their
aVxiaaS
New-York tribune., 1901-03-13
BOY KILLED BY A COMPANION

Philadelphia. March 12-Joseph Currier sixteen
years old, to-day shot and killed Harry Franks
aged eighteen. The boys were employed as helpers
on a department store delivery wagon. and both
were seated in OF the vehicles when the tragedy
occurred, Currier says the shooting was accidental
but tells several tales as TO how he came TO have
the revolver To the police he says he found il In
alley, and was examining 1t, not knowing IL was
loaded when 1t went off, the shot hitting Franks.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-13
DUTCH MINISTER OF VAR RESIGNS.

The Hague. March IA partial Ministerial crisis
has arisen through adverse vote in the Second
Chamber OF the States General to-day The Cham
Der ignored the recommendations OF the Minister
OF War. NJ. Elend IN regard 10 the length Of mill
tary service for recruits. and in consequence. the
Minister resigned.
The opinion is generally expressed. however. that
this adverse vote will he dsregarded by the rest of
he
New-York tribune., 1901-03-13
UPROAR IN HAWATAN SENATE.
CAUSED BY TABLING OF A RESOLUTION ASKING
FOR STATEHOOD.

Honolulu March Cia san Francisco. March i9.
in the Senate to-day Cecil Brown, Senator from
Honolulu, called for vote on motion TO table
resolution asking Congress 10 grant HaWah State
hood When the votes were announced II was
so,na that President Russell had voted in favor Of
the motion. thus defeating the resolution ASKING
for Statehood Brown accused the President of act
Ing IN an arbitrary manner by voting. Brown was
called 10 and refused 10 surrender the hoor'
and the sergeant-at-arms was instructed 10 ar
rest him The men would have come 10 blows had
!. not motion 10 adjourn prevailed.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-13
ICE LEAVES THE HUDSON AT TROY.
THICK ICE REMAINS IN TRIBUTARY STREAMS.
CAUSING SOME ALARM

Troy. " Y. March l2 (SpecisD.-The ice has gone
out OF the Hudson River opposite this city. No
convenience has been experienced by reason Of high
water. the tendency toward a fTeshet being nppel
by q lowering OF the temperature to-day. Heavy
rains fell in the Upper Hudson Valley yesterday
and many Of the tributaries OF the Hudson We're
much swollen The tee Is still intact above the
State Dam at this city and the Hooscb has not
gone out AT MechanicsviIle. above the dam of the
Power Transmission Company. the ice Is three feet
thick. At Glens Falls the ice is firm, and no
freshct Is threatened yet
In the Adirondack region last night there
considerable fall Of snow. Some difficulty with
high water experienced Fort Edward. the
water from minor streams running the ice I'm
the river and overfow!nS the banks. The water has
recedcd in the river opposite this to-day There
IS much snow In the mountain regions. and the ice
in many OF the streams IS OF unprecedented thick
ness that some apprehension is felt lest a sud
den warm spell cause a freshet
New-York tribune., 1901-03-13
CITY GLIB MEMBERS PROTEST.

Albany, March l2.-George Williamson Miller of
New~York City, on behalf OF the City Club fled a
legal brief with Governor Odell tonight which at
tacks the consttutionality of the Ranes bureau OF
elections bill for New-York City. A large delega-
ton from the City Club. headed by Edward NJ
shepard. viii attend the hearing tomorrow hefore
the Senate Cities Committee on the New-York
City Charter Revision Commission report
New-York tribune., 1901-03-13
FOR PETER COOPER HIGH SCHOOL.

The Aldermen yesterday passed the resolution
appropriating s6363 for the proposed Peter Cooper
High School for The Bronx. As this resolution was
passed by the council some time ago. it now goes
to the Mayor and Board of Estimate for final
action.
John V. Cosgey was elected to fill the vacancy
In the XXIVth District. caused by the death of
resolution OF Alderman Kennedy was passed
granting the privileges Of the floor to John Dalv
Mayor OF Limerick. Ireland. who made a short
sDepCl. - 1900
New-York tribune., 1901-03-13
I1IsT DISTRICT REPUBLICAN, SMOKER.

A complimentary entertainment and smoker was
given by the Republican Llub OF the XXIst As
sembly District at the clubhouse, No 50 West
N4nety- -slxth-st. last evening. Corncoh pipes and
tobacco were passed around, and while those pres
ent smoked and talked they were entertained by
story tellers; banjo players and singers, who had
been specially engaged There Were about one
hundred persons present. The entertainment
committee was composed of F. W. Jones, G. O.
Austin and II. @. Dorsch.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-13
NAY PUT CHARGE on GRAIy IN ENGLAND

London March 12.-"The Westminster Gazette
this afternoon says IL hears there rumors of
imported grain being made to pay portion of the
Budget. and says IL would take the form OF the
re-impositiOn OF the shilling registration charge
abolished by Robert Lowe when he was Chan
cellor Of the EXchequer in the second Gladstone
Ministry 1863 I3.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-13
NAIL OF RECORDS BoND ISSUE sr4LLED.
COUNCIL. VOTES $4,000 FOR SURVEY FOR PARK
IN THE BRONX.

The bond is-u" Of s225oOOO for the second appro-
prlation for the Hall of Records brought up
at the council meeting yesterday. The final vote
l6 to l. again defeating the bond issue.
Mayor John DAILY of Limerick. Ireland. briefly
addressed the council. and the privileges OF the
floor granted to ex-Mayor Gleason. OF Long
Island City.
An appropriation OF $4,000 for surveys for park
in The Bronx voted despite the opposition OF
Councilmen Doyle. Francisco and Ebbetts. of
Brooklyn. who in this way got even with Coun-
Gilman Wise, who voted against the Brooklyn
water supply resolution.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-13
LEPERS TO GOTERN THEMSELVES.
COLONY on MoLoKAI ISLAND To EJECT MAYOR
AND ALDERMEN.

AND ALDERMEN.
Honolulu, March (via San Francisco. March ID
Tho joint committees OF the legislature returned on
March from an investigation OF the Ieper settle
ment Molokal Island The members Of the native
Home Rule party announced 10 the lepers that
within a few months they would have local gov
ernment at the settlement. They will elect board
of aldermen. Mayor and all other officers necessary
10 conduct their small municipality. The general
supervision OF the settlement will be under the
control OF the Board of Health.
The legislature proposes TO establish expert
mental station. at a cost of $500. where a sys-
tematic study Of the disease be made. Several
supposed lepers examined and found TO be
without the slightest evidence of the disease and
II they able 10 stand meteorological eXamina-
tion they will be dismissed from the settlement as
cured.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-13
BIG BLIZZARD IN THE NORTHWEST.

ST. Paul. MINI. March Especial dispatches re-
port bad blizzard raging throughout portion OF
the Dakot3S. Minnesota and Wisconsin In North
western Wisconsin a heavy is falling. which
IS drifting badly and blocking roads. The tempera-
ture has fallen - degrees Twelve inches of snow
has fallen At Rice Lake. MINI At Chippewa Falls
WIS, streetcars are tied UP and railway trains de-
laNeh hV tho
New-York tribune., 1901-03-13
No JAH4Ic1y EmGR4TIoy TO ECUADOR

Colon. Colombia March L (via Galvestonl-rns
efforts OF the contractor. John B. Mcdonald 10
obtain laborers from Barbados TO work on the
GuayaquiI- Quito Railroad have been unsuccesstul
owing TO the recent Official announcement bv rhe
jamaican government discoUntenaucing Jamaican
emigration 70 Ecuador.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-13
APPROVES GEN. CHAFFEEs COURSE.

The board of managers Of the Missionary So
ciety OF the Protestant Episcopal Church Of the
United States of America held its weekly meeting
yesterday at the Church Missions House. Twenty
second-st. and Fourth-a on motion of BishoD
Potter resolution was passed approving the
course OF General Chaffee In showing mercy the
Chinese
New-York tribune., 1901-03-13
RAIN PROMISED FOR TO-DAY.

With an interval Of only forty-eight hours rain
is again fall in this city according 20 the late
local forecast last night. At the local weather
bureau, il said the weather to-day would be
warmer with increasing cloudiness and rain The
rain is to continue TO fall tomorrow.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-13
COURT OF APPEALS TO SIT IN BUFFALo

Buffalo, March 12-Judge Albert Haight, OF the
Court OF Appeals. came "a Buffalo last evening and
confirmed the announcement that the Court Of
Appeals VIII sit in Buffalo in June. The first day
ar court probably Will be on June and the court
VII SIT for three weeks" said Judge Haight. The
Court OF Appeals has never sat in Buffalo.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-13
THREE CHILDREN BURNED TO pE4rH.

Washington. Ind, March 12--The home Of Guy
Williams. seven miles north OF this place. was
DESTROYED by fire to-day and three children, aged
one three and five years. were burned 10 death
The charred bodies were afterward found IN the
ruins.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-13
CONSUMPTION DECLARED coyrAcIors

Phhadelphia- March l2-consumption was placed
on the list OF contagious diseases by the Board Of
Health OF this city to-day and physicians must
now report 10 the health officer an cases and
deaths IL is not the intention OF the board 10
isolate victims OF the disease. -
New-York tribune., 1901-03-13
THE ACTIVITY AROUND GREAT WALL.
GERMANS PUZZLED TO ACCOUNT Foh
FIGHTING THERE

FIGHTING THERE.
r,ar,;, March 1o-The War Office has received
the following dispatch from Count Won Walder-
see:
potinr March lin the fight west Of SulIng
paes we had only one slightly wounded. Ine
chinese left two hundred and fifty dead OH INC
field. III, aoz n,,rsred
,ba chinese twenty miles 4 battalion remains
at Fen-Ping and westward from the ,irea. VA; W al,
in order TO prevent a return OF tue
troops.
Official circles in Berlin declare that II Is i'ii-
possible to judge here exactly what leauS 10 'ne
Chinese activity around the Great "'ii
Russian papers are spreading reports that the
movement there is engineered by General Tung
IT., Hsiang and Prince Tuan for the reconquest
~ Afanchuria. II is 10 the interest OF Russia 10
circulate this view. on the other hand. IT Is be-
1,a,ed in Rerlin that the Chinese troops near the
Great Wall have but slight power of resistance
as the report of Colonel Ledebur's engagement
seems TO indicate. 1t is also believed that these
Chinese troops are inferior to those sent against
the allies before the capture Of Pekins'
The statement that Russia insists upon
China's signature to the Manchurian convention
rests upon Chinese authority. but Germany mas
no reason 70 suppress such information ana the
fact remains that the agreement has not YET
been signed.
Nothing is known here as to the published re-
ports that German capitalists are negotiating
with high Chinese officials for the erection OF
arsanals at Marking WoO-Chang and other
poiuts hut the rumor is not believed IN ber4n-
rrta statement current that six hundred Rus
sian marines, with guns. had been landeu at
Na-San-Pho. near Fusan, the terminus OF Ihe
railroad running through Corea, on the STRAIT OF
Corea or Broughton Strait which ad1oins the
Strait OF Corea, and which. with hruSehstern
Strait separates Corea from Japan. is TegaFdei
as lrfounded In authoritative quarters here It
q roipted ont that the agreement between RUS
sia and Japan pledges Russia not to land troops
IN Corea without notifying Japan.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-13

Ma-San-Pho and Nagasah are not much more
than = day apart by slow steamer About haIt
way between them lies Tsushina, an island OF
Japan which has been converted into modern
fortress. From Tsushiua n clear weather The ont
ine Of the Corean highlands can be made out with
a glass In case OF war with Russia Ma-S2n-i no
would Il has been pointed out be one of the nrst
places Japan would occupy, II only as means ot
guarding her own borders from invasion.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-13
MORE CASES OF PLAGUE AT CAPE TONY

Cape Town, March 12-Twelve fresh cases OF
bubonic plague. including three Europeans. were
officially reported to-day. Another death, in this
case white person, has occurred from the disease.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-13

A TURKISH MINISTER WANTS HIS PAY.
Constantnople. March 12.-The Turkish Min
lister at Marid, Izzet Pacha. who on February
81 rendered his resignation to the Porte owing
to the non-payment of his salary has now per-
emptory informed his government that he will
leave his post unless his financial claims
settled within week
New-York tribune., 1901-03-13
TO TRY BULGARIANs BY COURT MAE

Constantnople, March 12.-The Bulsarians
imprisoned at Salonica in connection with the
Macedonian troubles will be tried by military
court martial under the presidency of General
Turkham Pacha. especially sent from here for
that purpose.
Seventeen of the prisoners. including doctor
and priest. indicted for plotting against
the integrity of the empire with the object of
securing the annexation to Bulgaria of the
provinces Of Salonica. Monastir and Uskub. or
of converting them into autonomous province
The penal code provides sentences of death or
imprisonment for life for these offences.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-13

IT was announced from Constantinople in Decern-
her last that the Sultan was much annoyed by the
disappearance of Mahmud Pacha, the husband OF
one of his sisters. the Sultana Senihe incidentally
the dispatch added that the Sultana's Jewels aiso
disappeared Mahmud Pacha went Marseilles and
reached Paris on December 81 In interviews ne
said he had not fed from the country but had been
driven ont of il by the Sultan. who had been led.
uniustIy. TO believe that his sisters husband had
accepted bribes from Englishmen to promote the
interests of their application for the Bagdad tSal-
road concession, which the Sultan gave to Ger
mans.
Mahmud Pacha is member Of the Young Tur-
kew party which advocates reform and more
liberal government OF the Turkish Empire, in addi-
tion to the promotion of commerce and industry.