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New-York tribune., 1901-03-15
RUSSIA ASKED TO EXPLAIN.
THE STATE DEPARTMENT DESIRES A CLEAR
UNDERSTANDING AS TO HER
PLANS IN CHINA

Washington. March 14-Chinese affairs re-
ceived considerable attention at the State De-
partment to-day, the Chinese Minister. the
Pritish Ambassador and the Russian Ambassa-
dor followed one another in long conferences with
Mr.. Hay. 1t is understood that in the informal
discussion with Count Cassini earnest inti-
nation was conveyed to him that 1t would be
most helpful in dealing with the subject If a
clear and explicit understanding of Russia s
plans could be had.
Such information as has come 10 the hands OF
officials indicates that the Russo-Chinese agree
ment consists of twelve articles not nine. as
has been published. The chief concern of Off
Gals here has been to learn how far these artl-
cles affect the permanent future of Manchuria-
On their face. it is said. they show return OF
Manchuria TO China which would seem 10 be
quite in keeping with the desire of all the pow
ers But this is accomplished on certain condl-
tions imposed China, and il is understood
that these conditions. in effect establish Rus
sian suzerainty over Manchuria, with q. Russian
official occupying the chief executive position,
similar to that of the British ViCeroy of India
COMPARING the situation with that in india, IL
is said that f the present agreement is con-
summated Manchuria will be much in the same
postion as one of the Indian states, having GER
tain degree of Independence and yet conforming
all it's actions TO the supreme authority over H.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-15
THE POWERS EXCHANGING VIEWS
NOT VET READY FOR A STATEMENT RE
GARDING THEIR ATTITUDE TOW
ARD RUSSIA.

London. March 14--Lord Cranborne. Under
Secretary Of the Foreign Office. replying 10
questions to-day in the House of Commons con-
cerning Great Britain's negotiations With the
United States relative to Russia and Manchuria
said the government in constant com1nunl-
cation with the powers concerned on every phase
OF the Chinese question, but that it would be
contrary TO public interest to enter into particu-
lars at the present moment
The Globe this afternoon continues to be-
vail the nerveessness of the British Foreign
Office in regard to Russian action in Manchuria.
and reiterates its appeal to the United States
to rid itself of the influence of WI Ting fang
and the glamour of Russian diplomacy" and
thereby save the Northern China market TO the
cotton mills of the Southern States.
The rest of the long article. however, seems
10 indicate that The Globe, like others, is not
really so anxious TO aid American commerce as
to help forward the widespread British desire to
secure the assistance of Washington in stem
ming Russian ambition, restoring British pres
tige and keeping the open door for British trade.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-15
CHINA DYING HARD.
OBJECTING STRENUOUSLY TO RUSSIA'S
HARD TERMS.
MAY BE SUSPENDED, OWING TO MAN
CHURIAN CONVENTION

Peking, March 14.-China has strenuously OBJ
jected TO the limitations of the Manchurian con-
vention respecting the Importation of arms. the
reorganization of the army and the practical
control by Russia over Chinese officials.
At to-days meeting of the foreign ministers
the question of indemnities further consid-
cred.
Ii Hung Chang is reported as again IN good
health.
Field Marshal Count Waldersee left here
this morning for Tien-Tsin
General Gaselee, the British commander. has
left Tien-Tsin for Wei-Hai-w and will thence
go to Shanghai.
Shanghai, March 14.-It is understood here
that the negotiations in Peking are likely TO be
suspended owing TO the Manchurian difficulty.
The Chinese merchants and other residents here
have issued call for mass meeting to convene
in Shanghai Tomorrow TO discuss the adoption
of measures aimed to uphold the Chinese court
against yielding to the Russian demands.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-15

this he was thoroughly honest in all his dealings
! either public private.
San Francisco, March 14-Whtelaw Reid said
| last night of ex-President Harrison:
General Harrison ranked Intellectually among
the abest Of Presidents. His conduct OF MS
office was laborious and conscientious. and he was
the same time the detailed duty of the most ex-
acting Of the dePartmen1S is s ABB
sorption in his work sometimes led TO a brusque-
ness of manner which was misconstrued, and those
who knew him slightly not at all thought nm
cold. Those more intimate found him hearty.
sympathies He never forgot friend or service nee
though his critics sometimes ss1e mail 'e make it
difficult for him TO forget an injury. He has dls-
tirement from ofilce. The loss of such man when
beyond further ambition and trusted by the couh-
Indiana polls March Ex-senator Charles w Fair
banks arrived in the city from the East late TINS
afternoon. and directly to the Harrison home
IN North Delaware-st. Later he said;
The death of General Harrison fills the land with
Those who knew him best are most touched by his
death When ! saw him last on New Years dt May Day;
more years among us spent pleasant hour t WIN
with the world He talked of pu5lic men and of
public questions with freedom and interest which
he is dead He filled large place in the public
e tGP His eIs upon wa1s r
ceiyed with general and profound respect They
mind, and as 'iOrts such Received " d. ii''lS''
General Harrison never fell below the reasonable
expectations of his friends of the public He met
every demand on him at the bar or in public station
IN fuu measure. He a of work. He did
not depend on his gifts alone-and Nature had most
richly endowed him-but worked faithfully at every
task set before him until he was its undsputed
master He avoided of the details of the
practCe at the bar. where he stood easily the
lead He went into court always well prepared. and
lost no cause because of any neglect of his In
Senate of the United States he was faithful
worker. He met every demand on him in that great
tribunal with answering fidelity. AS President of
the United States he was the same earnest con-
scientious laborer we had known a the bar The
duties of that high office did overtax him He
met them earnestly. laboriously impartial history
will ascribe TO his administration high and honora-
Bile rank.
General Harrison hated shams and abhorred pre-
tenders. He was serious minded. and by the unre-
hecttng was sometimes thought 10 be cold and
wanting in sympathy The truth is. there has been
no kindlier. gentler man. Those who have sat
within the charmed circle of his charmed presence
knoW. how warm and genial his heart was General
Itii marriSon was a symmetrical man: great in many
qIaltleS which go TO make up the complete man
he was q great student, n great lawyer a great
iaWnlaRer. great executive. a great orator Ind
lana mas lost her most eminent citizen the repuhlic
one or her most illustrious statesmen All parties
ana all sections of the country are touched by a
common sorrow. ~
New-York tribune., 1901-03-15
PEACEFUL, SOLUTION EXPECTED.
RUSsIAs GREAT ARMY IN
MANCHURIA WILL BE INCREASED.

Rerlin. March 1.-THE opinion is gaining
ground in official circles here that the Man
churian question is nearing a peaceable solution.
hut that Russia in order to secure her interests
in North China against possible Japanese inter
ference, will during the month Increase her
troops there, which now number in round figures
one hundred thousand men,
The North German Lloyd Line has petitioned
Count Won Bulow TO declare that, in view OF
the Importance of Shanghai 10 European trade,
an Improvement in the condition of Navigation
in the Woo Sung River. now little better than
a mere tidal channel. be included in the maj
peace negotiations with China IL Is UNDER
stood that British and French steamship COM
pauies have addressed similar petitions 10 their
respective governments
New-York tribune., 1901-03-15
GENERAL HARRISON AS AN ORATOR.
SOME STRIKING PHRASES FROM HIS
SPEECHES.

Washington. March II (speciaD.-General Har-
rison was known orator of unusual grace and
finish and a phrase maker OF unerring deiicacy
and skill Here few utterances taken at
random from his published speeches:
It is no time now TO use the apothecary's scales
10 weigh the rewards Of the men who saved the
country.
know of no higher honor in this world than 20
saved the Union.
We are one people absolutely; We follow not
men, but institutions We are, happy in the fact
that though men may live or die, come or go, we
still have that toward which the American citizen
turns with confidence and yenera tlon--this great
Union Of the States devised so happily by our
fathers.
The Republican party has walked in the light of Of
Union perfect by making all men free.
hope the time is coming. and has even now ar
rived, when the great sense Of justice which pos
sesses our people Will teach men OF al parties mat
Of injustice any of our citizens There is a sense
attempts to coin party advantage out Of public
wrong. The day when men can be dsfranchised or or
have end in our country
A manly assertion by each of his individual
rights and a manly concession of equal rights TO
every other is the law Of good citizenship.
Let us press the debate in our campaigns as to
what the law shall be; but let US keep faith and
submit with the reverence ana respect "nlch are
due TO the law when once lawfully enacted
do not believe that a republic live and
prosper where wage earners do not receive enough
10 make life comforta Bile, who do not have some
Mage earners Of the land lose hope when the star
goes out after that anarchy or the Car
An American citizen could not be a good citizen
who did not have hope in his heart
am thorough believer in the American test
of character. The rule must be applied to mans
own life when his stature is taken. He Will not
build nigh who does not build for himself
No material greatness no wealth no accunula-
0n Of is 2,es to 5s be have ~a
characterized our American homes
New-York tribune., 1901-03-15
JOHN FELLOWS BALDWIN.

John Fellows Baldwin. who died Wednesday
from pneumonia at his home at No. IL Manhattan
ave. was one OF the oldest printers in the city.
His printing house at No. 1sS Greenwich-st
He was eiChty-two years old. and a native OF this
city. He leaves widow and two children. Mr..
Baldwin was well known Mason In September.
1852. he Joined the Chancellor Walworth Lodge.
No 2l. Shortly afterward he appointed senior
deacon He received the royal and select master $
degree in Union Council. in 1851 and created a
knight Templar in Palestine Commandery No. IS.
in 1855 He had served in nearly every capacity
In the Comandery. He also a member OF the
Fraternal Union of Amounted High Priests, and OF
Mecca Temple, Mystic Shrine
New-York tribune., 1901-03-15
OBITUARY.
WILLIAM V. MOLLOY.

William V. Molloy who on January retired
from the office of Sheriff of Westchester County
oied from pneumonia at o'clock last evening at
'he Union House. on the road between Troy and
Albany Mr.. Mooy one of the best known
Republican leaders IL Westchester County. He
was widely known the Sheriff who called out
the state Militia last spring suppress the labor
riots at the Cornell dam.
In Troy Mr. MoIloy was the euest of .x-ssnator
Murphy. He went to Troy with James McClena-
han president of the Mutual Bank of New-York
and was taken III last Saturday. after returning
from drive behind pair Of speedy horses which
ne had recently purchased. On Monday his ply
sicians found that he had fully developed case
of pneumonia. His relatives were at his bedside
when he expired The body will be taken to
Now Rochelle at once. No arrangements have Vet
been made for the funeral
William V. Molloy was the son of John MolIov
years kept a tavern in HugUenot-st. in New
Rochelle. The elder Molloy was also the court
crfer at White Plains. The ex-Sherin was born in
Fleetwood. now part of Mount Vernon in 1856
He first became known the head OF the Glen
Island detective force Later he became a con-
arches spanning the New-Haven Railroad tracks
ana mad other large contracts. Mr.. Molloy
St2tesInan made tour OF the country while can
didate for the Presidency. When Young man he
Rochelle He was elected assessor in 1856 and
again IN 1889 In 1890 he was elected Supervisor OF
his town, and reelected in 1891. He was defeated
ior Register or the county in 1892 by William j.
Graney President Harrison appointed him Post
master Of New Rochelle in 1898. In November 1897,
ne was elected sheriff He was the only man elect
cd on the Republican ticket. AT the Worlds Co
lum5ian Exposition in Chicago he was a member
or as the candidate for Mayor Of New Rochelle on
the Republican ticket next fall. Mr. Mooy never
married. He leaves mother. two sisters and two
brothers. He had large estate.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-15
ACTION BY VARIOUS LEGISLATURES.

St Paul Mimi. March 14.-Resoutions Of respect
to the memory of General Harrison were adopted
by the Minnesota Legislature to-day.
Lansing, Mich, March 14.-Governor Bliss this
afternoon sent to the legislature special mes
sage on the death of ex-President Benjamin Harri-
son. He paid high tribute to the departed states
man private and public career. The Governor has
ordered the State flag at halfmast until after the
burial.
Springfield, Ill, March by rising vote the
lower house of the Illinois Legislature to-day
adopted resolution deplortng the death of former
President Harrison. whom. it declares, "a
citizen whose a gallant soldier, citizen and
statesman. will reflect credit upon the nation so
long 1t shall exist" AS mark of respect for
the dead statesman the Senate adjourned. after a
brief session.
Annapolis. Nd, March 1.-THE House Of Dele
gates in special session to-day. adopted resou-
tions eulogizing the memory of the late Benjamin
Harrison and declaring that his death has
moved from the sphere of activity and usefulness
citizen of our common country whose distn-
gulshed talents as statesman and whose unblem-
tshed private life mark him a conspicuous prod
uct of American manhood and citizenship" The
resolutions were ordered engrossed and copy sent
to Mrs Harrison.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-15
urRDEPED SWEETHEART; SHOT HIMSELF.
DOUBLE TRAGEDY AT NORWOOD. MASS, DUE TO
JEALOUSY.

Norwood Mass, March 1i-Ralph G. Bateman
killed his sweetheart Ella F. White at the young
voman's home here last night. and then committed
suicide hy shooting. Bateman was twenty-five
years DID, and Miss White was twenty. The man
and woman were alone together when the tragedy
occurred The police think jealousy was the mo-
tive The friends of the young man say he was
insane as the result of an attack Of grip.
Miss Belle White sister of the murdered girl in
an adjoining room, having heard loud words. fol-
lowed by the sound of shot, opened the door just
in time to see Bateman pointing a revolver at his
own head She sprang forward pluckuy and
grabbed the mans arm but he wrenched it free,
and again aiming the pistol discharged It. killing
himself instantly. His victim was instantly killed.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-15
GENERAL MILES STARTS FOR CUBA
HE AND GENERAL. LUDINGTON TO INSPECT
ARMY POsTsNo POLITICAL MISSION

Washington. March 4-Lieutenant General
and Mrs Miles and their son. Sherman Miles:
Ouarternaster-GeneraI and Mrs. Ludington.
Colonel II. H Whitney. OF the Artillery Corps.
afde-de-camp TO General Miles; Colonel Albert
A Pope. of Boston; Frank Wiborg. of Cinctn-
natl and General MiIes's secretary and orderly.
started for Cuba this evening at 9. 30 o'clock
over the Southern Railway. travelling by way of
Savannah, Jacksonville and Palm Beach After
spending about two days at Palm Beach the
party will embark at Miami for Havana. II Is
the purpose of General Miles and General Lud-
ington to inspect the principal military posts in
Cuba. but their itinerary Will not be arranged
until after their arrival in Havana
General Wood. commanding the Department.
of Cuba has arranged to place a government
steamer at the disposal OF General Miles. and Il
undoubtedly will be utilized It is expected that
the party Will return from Cuba the latter part
of next week. Although General Miles has been
commissioned TO look into certain military mat
terS for the Secretary of War. it is said with
the utmost pOsitiveness at the War Department.
that the generals visit has connection what~
ever with the political affairs of Cuba
New-York tribune., 1901-03-15
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITEl
STATES.
A PROCLAMATION.

Washington. March IA, 1901.
To the People of the United States:
Benjamin Harrison. President of the United
States from 1889 to 1893 died yesterday az $40
p m. at his home in Indianapolis In his death
the country has been deprived Of one of its
greatest citizens. 4 brilliant soldier in his
young manhood, he gained fame and rapid ad-
Vancement by his energy and vaor AS a law
yer he rose to be leader of the bar In the
Senate he at once took and retained high rank
as an orator and legislator; and in the high office
Of President he displayed extraordinary gifts
as administrator and statesman In public and
in private life he set shining example for his
Countrymen
In testimony OF the respect in which his mem
ory is held by the government and people of the
United States, do hereby direct that the flags
on the Executive Mansion and the several de-
partmental buildings be displayed at halfstafr
for a period OF thirty days. and thar suitable
military and naval honors. under the orders Of
the Secretaries of War and OF the Navy he
rendered the day Of the funeral
Done at the city OF Washington, this 14th dav
OF March, in the year of our Lord one thousand
nine hundred and one. and Of the independence
of the United States of America the one hundred
and twenty-fifth. WILLIAM M'KINLEY
BY the President: JOHN HAY, Secretary Of
State
In pursuance Of this proclamation. the flags
at every army post in the United States Cuba
Porto Rico, Hawaii and the Philippines. and on
every American warship in whatever quarter of
the globe. will fly at halfmast for thirty DAYS
President Mckinley who was deeply affected
by the death Of General Harrison directed that
the doors Of the Executive Mansion be closed to
visitors and denied himself 10 callers except
those who had business OF urgent importance.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-15
HIGHER PENALTIES FOE DRUNKENNESs
LORD SALISBURY WARMLY ADVOCATES a TEN
PERANCE MEASURE.

London March 1i.-In the House of Lords to-day
Lord Salisbury warmly supported the Bishop of
Winchester's Habitual Drunkards bill He said he
was entirely in sympathy with the measure which
fixes higher penalties than In the case of simple
drunkenness. especially in the case Of a person
drunk when in charge of a child. The bill pro-
yides that habituaI drunkenness should be treated
as persistent cruelty and enttle wife to divorce.
The sale of liquors inebriates Is forbidden. Lord
Salisbury said he hoped that he the govern
rnent might succeed In passing the bill. What was
ordinarily called temperance legislation dimin-
tshing the power of obtaining intoxicants. This
class of legislation directed against the per-
sons guilty of intemperance, but II also affected
the large body who were thereby restricted in
their natural liberty by the desire of legislators
to deal with inebriates which seemed be unjust
The hill passed its second reading.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-15
president OFF FOR INDIANAPOLIS
TO ATTEND THE FUNERAL OF GENERAL
HARRISON ON SUNDAY.

WASHINGTON March 14.-President Mckinley
left Washington at 7:45 o'clock tonight by the
PENNSYLVANIA Railroad for Canton, Ohio, whence
he will proceed Saturday night TO indianapolis
70 attend the funeral of General Harrison. With
hin, were Mrs Mckinley, Secretary Cortelyou
and DIR. r NJ Rixey. Mrs. Mckinley will not go
10 Indianapolis, but will await the Presidents
,aturn at Canton. The return trip from In
dianapolis will be made Sunday night and the
rroLa hlitv is that the President will make only
q hrief stop at Canton and return promptly to
Washington. The party occupied the private
car Yale attached to the regular Western Ex-
New-York tribune., 1901-03-15
MRS. MARY NJ. HAMPTON.

Mrs Mary NJ hampton died from pneumonia on
Wednesday al the home of her son. Benjamin c.
hampton. L. s N, No 313 Adelphi-st.. Brooklyn
She born in this city on August 16. 1909 Two
members Of her family served in the War of the
Revolution. another lost both legs in the War of
1872. and her father. Captain Benjamin Weekes
who commanded ship in the merchant service
made prisoner. sent 70 Halifax and held till
the close of the In the Civil War her son.
Benjamin c. hampton, u. s. n. and her son-n-
law. the late George Sewel, U. S. ~. saw ex-
tended service Besides her son. she leaves
daughter Emene c. Sewell; nine grandchildren
and twenty-one Sreat-grdndchildren.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-15
FLAGS HALFMAST FOR EX-PRESIDENT
TRIBUTES OF EX-SENATORS CARTER AND
CHANDLER-A MEMORIAL SERMON.

Flags on all public and many private buildings
and clubAouses in this city at halfmast yes
terday in honor of ex-President Harrison. Among
Republicans and Democrats alike sincere sympathy
was expressed for the family of General Harrison
and deep regret over his death. Ex-senator Thomas
II. Carter who chairman of the Republican
National Committee. directed the campaign in 1892
for General Harrison at the Waldorf Astoria
yesterday. He spoke with feeling of the death of
General Harrison. and said that statesman,
soldier and patriot he stood high as any Presi-
dent the country had. Ex-senator William f.
Chandler. of ew-Hampshire. who was at the same
New-York tribune., 1901-03-15
PROTEST AGAINST RUSSIAN CONTROL.

The American Asiatic Association recently re-
ceived from the American Association of China.
with headquarters at Shanghai, cable message
saying that Russian control of Manchuria would
insure the extinction of American trade there. The
message sent 10 President Mckinley by the
executive committee of the American AsiatiC As
ton accompanied by resolutions ndorsing the
protest of the American Association of China
against the occupation of Manchuria by Russia.
and calling for vigorous protest by the United
States against such occupation.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-15
THE CoNGREssMEN IN CUBA.
MUCH ANXIETY TO LEARN THE SENT
MENTS OF THE AMERICANS.

Havana. March t4.-Ceneral Wood and state
accompanied the Congressional party now here
which includes members of the Haroor and
River Committee. TO Aguacate, TO inspect a,
sugar estate this morning. The Cuban delegates
10 the Constitutional Convention are eagerly
seeking information from the American Con-
gressmen regarding the possibility of recon~
sideration of the Platt amendment by Congress-
controversy in the local press over certain
statements alleged TO have been made by some
of these Congressman has already begun. and
La Patria" the strength of these allega-
tions. strongly urges the delegates 10 refuse 20
accept the PlatJ amendment. but to wait until
a new Congress assemblies.