New-York tribune., 1902-07-02
NetpDurk Dailp Gribnne
WEDNESDAY, JULY 2, 1902.
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

CONGRESS-The first session of the LVIIth
congress adjourned with the customary ser
vices. - The Philippine Civil Government
OIL the Naval Appropriation bill and many
other measures were passed, and signed by the
President who visited the Capitol for that
purpose.
FOREIGN.-The Prince of Wales reviewed the
colonial troops in London, the picturesque spec
tacle being witnessed by the Queen and other
members of the royal family and a great con-
course of spectators; the King continued to
make steady progress toward recovery. -
Judge Taft in Rome. received by able from
washington definite propositions TO be present
ed 10 the Vatican regarding the disposition or
the friars' lands IN the Philippines. - The
Viceroy Of India sends more encouraging news
regarding the situation in the famine districts
In many Of which rains have fallen, though the
advance of the monsoon is awaited with anxiety
- The Taotai OF Shanghai has given notice
TO the Bankers Commission that China refuses
to pay the July instalment of the indemnity
except at the rate OF exchange prevailing on
AIril /, 1901; in this attitude China is sup
ported by the United States - The first
prize in the Paris-Vienna automobile race was
awarded to Renault = General Chaffee has
sent letter to the board in Manila inquiring
into Major Gardeners charges, TO the erect that
the major must produce the proofs of his as
sertions, as abandonment of a charge Is not
considered satisfactory by the War Depart
rnent. = The King of Italy will shortly visit
the Gar and Emperor William at their respec-
tive capitals.
DoNEsTIC-Steps toward the construction
Of an isthmian canal were considered by the
President and Cabinet. - The House COM
rnittee which investigated the charges of Cap
tain Christmas found that there was no eVl-
dence of bribery in connection with the sale Of
the Danish West Indies. ~ President Roose-
welt laid the cornerstone Of a new building lot
the church he attends in Washington.
Reports received in Chicago indicate that the
situation in the great grain producing centres
is not so discouraging was at first feared
July sold as high as Ie cents, hisher
price than wheat - Minnesota Repupllcahs
renouninated Governor Van SAINT and adopted a
platform supporting President RooseVet ana
declaring strongly for Cuban reciprocity. -
A striking miner was killed at Old Forge, Penn-'
during an attack cOlliery; II has not oeen
learned whether he was killed by guard or
by Of his fellows. - The BODY OF Lor9
Pauncefote was taken to Annapolis and placed
on board the United States cruiser. Whlch
started for England. - Many addresses
among them one by J. G. Schurman. were dellv-
cred at the session of the REGENTS or tne Ohl-
yersity of the State of New-York. at Albany.
cITY-stocks were dull and irregular. -
The directors Of the United States steel Corp0--
ration declared the quarterly dividend OF l94
and 1 per cent, respectively, on the preferred
and common stock. and issued sCaIei.ieli. Ie Iea
TO be S64. .407. .153. - John NJ. Burke, an aged
retired merchant announced gift of S4,oOOooO
for a convalescents' home - Chief Engineer
Parsons laid before the Board of Rapid Transit
Commissioners his plan for relieving the conges-
ton at the Manhattan terminal OF the Brooklyn
Bridge - Through his counsel, Louis A.
Disbrow pleaded not guilty to charge or
murder in the first degree at a hearing at
southampton Long Island - The Board of
RAND Transit Commissioners approved the
franchise for the New-York and New-Jersey
Railroad Company for tunnel under the Hud-
son River =-= man was arrested chai q
with trying to pass q bad check on lhe ELIth
Avenue Bank.
THE wEATHER.-Forecast for to-day: Far,
warmer in interior. The temperature yesterday:
Highest. 76; lowest, 81