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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-05
WORK OF THE SIGNAL CORPS.
CABLES AND LAND LINES IN THE PHILIP
PINES AGGREGATE s434 MILES.

Washington. Nov. 4-The annual report OF Cen
eral A W. Greedy, Chief Signal Officer Of the Army
says that the corps has built and put in working
order IN Alaska l.la miles OF land lines and sub
marine cables within twsnty-four months. Speak
ing Of improvements effected by the corps in Cuba
General Greedy says
II is unquesticned that occupying Cuba the
American Army found a few dispidated telegraph
lines. operated by Anticipated methods, and with
grave uncertainties to espionage, secrecy and
delivery This system, bad II was served only
the western half OF the island In leaving Cuba
there turned over to the government a system
OF $500 miles. extending from San Martinez in
the west TO Cape Maysi in the extreme east, with
connected. The present instruments of the
best modern types the transmissions speedy and
reliable, and the tariff rates exceedingly low while
the certainty 81 delivery and invtolabty OF mes
sages are beyond question
OF the work in the Philippines the report says:
The magnificent system OF telegraph lines and
cables very largely constructed and installed
under Colonel Allen. This system, increased DUR
ing the fiscal year by 200 miles. consisted on June
80 1902, of thrty-one submarine cables 1895 miles
in length and land liEes SOB miles in length maxi
ing aggregate Of e434 miles.
General Greedy calls attention 10 the necessity
OF Pacific cable. Owing 20 the great pressure of
work he says. not much time has been given
10 wireless telegraph tests as he desired. but he
reports that progress has been made He recon-
mends that the War Department he represented al
the International Telegraph Conference, TO be held
in London next year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-05
NEGOTIATIONS RESUMED.
CONCHA DISCUSSES CANAL TREATY
WITH SECRETARY HAY.
COLOMBIAN MINISTER TAKES INITIATIVE
MAIN TROUBLE OVER THE CUES
TON OF PRICE.


Washington. Nov. 4.-Senor Concha. the CO.
lombian Minister. called on Secretary Hay at
the State Department to-day, by appointment
10 take up the question of the Isthmian canal
treaty between this country and Colombia. The
interview lasted about half hour, and the
preliminary steps toward negotiating a treaty
were taken. Mr.. Concha apparently has re-
sumed negotiations of his initiative. though
he expects special instructions certain
points involved.
The Minister to-day submitted definite
proposition, in the nature of an answer to the
treaty proposed by the United States. Secretary
Hay will take further step until the Presi-
dent returns TO Washington and has had an OPP
portunity TO consider this last proposition. The
details OF the Colombian proposition with
held The one important fact developed is that
il is not obnoxious to the spirit of the Spooner
Law. and therefore. the officials felt warranted
in the statement that if there were any diff
culties they were not legal in character.
This is taken to mean that the main issue
remaining TO be settled is of price. The
Colombia Government wants SlO,OOO,OtO in
stead of the S7000,000 proposed by the United
States, besides a different arrangement for the
annual payment II is believed that this diff
ference is not large enough seriously 20 retard
the close Of the negotiations.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-05
REPORT on MERCHANT MARINE.
COMMISSIONER CHAMBERLAIN DISCUSSES
MERGER AND ADVOCATES SUBSIDIES.

COMMISSIONER CHAMBERLAIN DISCUSSES
,,rRGFR. AND ADVOCATES SUBSIDIES.
Washington. Nov 4-The annual report of the
couornissioner Of Navigation shows that on June 80
1902 the documented tonnage of the United States
as the largest in the history OF the country com
missing Para vessels OF 597902 gross tons The in
crease over last year is almost wholly in large steel
steamers In ten years the number of American
british and German square-rigged vessels has de-
craaeed 5n per cent American vessels carried SIS
per cent of exports and imports, compared with
50 per cent in 1871
The outlook for steel ship building in the United
States for the current fiscal year is not so prom!s-
ing as was last years. On July l. 1909. there were
building or under control of the United States
BAT 500 tons Of steel merchant vessels
Receipts from tonnage taxes amounted to $685.
7S4 of which only $s8l73 was paid by American
vessels
The report prints at length the agreement of
the transatlantic merger. and its feet of over
100000 TONS and says:
The organization Of so great a navigation COM
pany under American auspices, is. however. the
most important step toward the establishment OF
the OF nce throu oh ths which
the navy, modern shipbuilding plants were de.el-
merger 20 the trade OF the United States viii be
exceptional the only parallel being the relations
of the two great German lines to Germanys COM
merce.
Continuing, the report says:
The policy of subsidies is the only method at the
present time by which American built steamers
with American crews can obtain any consideTa BILE
share or foreign trade.
sells in the coasting trade and minor changes in
the navigation laws are recomm ended.
steamers in 1901 valued at about $500 900 0c0
and that gross receipts were about s5Oo0.OOO out
on bonds were paid. Wages to crews amounted
20 about $62,e0,o0o
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-05
CAPTAIN M'LEAN THANKED.

Washington. Nov Through the State Depart
ment the British Government has formally return
ed thanks TO Captain Mclean. formerly command
ing the Cincinnati. for the good offices extended by
him to British citizen, one Charles Babb. who
had been forcibly impressed into the service of the
rebels at Barcelona, Venezuela. Hearing OF the
case from another British subject. Captain Mclean
went with the Cincinnati from. La Guayra 10 GU
anita. a port twelve miles from Barcelona, pro
ceeded inland to the rebel headquarters and SCI
cured the release of Babb. whom he brought away
uyftb
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-05
WARSHIPS SENT TO INVESTIGATE.
COMPLAINT OF A UNITED STATES OFFICIAL
PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO.

Washington. Nov 4-Upon complaint from
United States Consular Agent Ignacio Baiz at
Barcelona, Venezuela, that he had been sub
jected to a forced loan. United States Minister
Bowen at Caracas. has dispatched the United
States steamship Marietta from La Guayra
10 Guanto. the nearest point to Barcelona 10 in
vestigate. The consular agent has held his
place for tWenty-one years, and is a native of
st. Thomas. He has suffered before from eX-
tortion during the progress of the rebellion in
Venezuela. and has been relieved as the result
Of the intervention of the State Department
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-05
SILVER MAKES NEW LOW RECORD
InY TELEGRAPH 70 rHE rRrsUNg. !

IBY TELEGRApH 70 The TRIsUNEl
Washington. Nov. 4--Without causing unusual
comment. in the midst of election the price
of silver in the last two days has touched record
low water mark At the Office OF the Director OF
the Mint IL was reported that silver had declined to
s0.50SI5 an ounce: This decline has been steady
since August. 1900, when the demand for silver "a
pay the troops in China caused temporary appre-
citation TO 60 cents ounce
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-05
MORE FIGHTING IN HAYTI.
A NEW CIVIL WAR THREATENED IN THE
BLACK REPUBLIC

Port-au-Prince, Hayti. Nov. A troop Of
200 Fouchardists which entered the capital
yesterday. returning from une campaign against
General Firmin. had a conflict with the civil
authorities There was heavy firing during all
the night. Seven persons were killed and many
were wounded. The situation is grave. threat
ening a new civil
The disorders continued during the day, an
other conflict occurring before the National
Bank at II o'clock There were several vic
Tins The entire population is very much
alarmed and the foreigners are claiming protec-
ton II is believed that the arrival OF General
Nord Alexis with 10000 men, which is expected
within the next few days. will put an end 10
the disturbances.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-05
STRAPPED TOGETHER IN pEATB.

Syracuse. n. Y. Now 4-The bodies Of a man
and woman were found at Mud Lock in the
Oswego Canal to-day. They were strapped to-
gether. Their identity is unknown, but Liverpool
people have identified them strangers who drove
through the town few days ago The man was
about siXty-hve years old. and the woman con-
sderaby younger.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-05
WILLIAM REDMOND ARRESTED.
NOTED FRESHMAN CLAPPED INTO KILMATN-
HAM JAIL

Dublin. Nov. 4.-William Redmond was ar
rested his arrival at Kingstown to-day and
was taken 10 Kilmainham jail Mr. Redmond
several month ago made speech at Wexford
which was said 10 be incendiary. He was or
dered by the Court OF the Kings Bench to give
bail in LOCO for his future good behavior
This he refused 10 do, and the court sentenced
him to six months imprisonment
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-05
SHOT BROTHER FOR DEER.
TRAGIC RESULT OF HUNTING EXPEDITION IN
HAMILTON COUNTY

CsloversviIIe. N. Wow Awhile deer hunttn-
near Pfseco. Hamilton County. yesterday after
noon. William Abrams shot and killed his brother
Erra1 Abrams He rniStOok him for deer TbS
boN,s we're sons of Floyd Abrams OF Piseco an
Adirondack guide. The dead brother was seven
teen years old
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-05
CENSUS COST S11.s5i,SIs.

DIRECTOR MERRIAM WILL SUBMIT \ MORE Eff
FECTIvE PLAN FOR SECURING INFORMATION
work Of the twelfth census. according 20 the di-
rectors annual report $ll s54.slS, average
cost of 1875 cents per capita Of the population of
the United States The total cost of field work in
connection with the twelfth was sass go.
or an average cost Of 81 cents per capita A total
Of 59.S73 persons were employed in the census and
1910 900 bulletins were issued
The director reports that he will later submit a
more effective plan for securing the original in
formation upon which rests the whole structure OF
the statistical work at each census.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-05
PUNISHED ROE H4RBoRTNG PIRATES.

ITALIAN oI-NBoATs BoMBARD AN ARABIAN
COAST TOWN
Rome Nov. A dispatch received here from the
town OF Midi on the Lohela yemen Arabia) coast.
which was recently bombarded by the Italian gum
boats in their pursuit of Red Sea pirates says the
authorities Of Midi besides promising deliver the
pirates TO the Italians; gave an undertaking 70
rWo Italian sailors who were killed in a fight with
he rfr
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-05
OFFER FOR TIE NICKEL CORPORATION

AN AMERICAN COMPANY SEEKING TO BUY OUT
BRITISH INTERESTS.
London Nov AT meeting OF the Nickel
Corporation to-day offer was submitted from
the International Nickel Corporation for the
American company 10 purchase the British con-
Germ, giving fifty shillings' worth Of shares Of
the International Company for every fVe-pound
share Of the English company. A meeting OF
the shareholders Of the latter company will be
called 10 act the proposition, which, il is
believed. viii be accepted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-05
SCHOONER'S CREW DROWNED.
FOUR MEN LOST IN A COLLISION OFF CAPE
COD.

Boston Nov. 4-The United Fruit Conpauv,s
steamer Admiral Sampson. which arrived here "a
day reports that she in collision with the
three u1asted schooner Charley Bucki bound firm,
Fddyville, N. ", for Boston. about ten miles ~.
The schooner was SUM ana Captain Freer1s1
Huntley OF JonespOrt. Me: Timer Huntlev f5s
mate and two sean1en of the Bucki were droygnsT
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-05
DISCUSSING CUBAN TREATY.

Washington Nov 4-Sehor Quesada the Cuban
Minister. called Secretary Hay to-day 70 dis
cuss the new Cuban treaty. The treaty has not
yet arrived in Washington. but is expected prob
ably tomorrow. when IT will be taken up and
pushed a conclusion.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-05
ARRLHAL OF GENERAL RRAen

General Edward s Bragg. formerly United States
Consul General at Havana. who was recently trans
ferred to Hong Kong. arrived from Cuba yesterday
board the steamship Mexico. -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-05

exports OF such products as coffee and fruit. the
largest quantities OF which to America The
Improvement. Governor Olivier said, marked
that the government hoped next year to repay the
soan OF 100000 obtained last year from the imperial
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-05
TO MAKE LOANS TO SUGAR PLANTERS.

GENERAL IMPROVEMENT NOTED II CONDITIONS
~ JAMAICA
Kingston. Jamaica. Nov. A special session Of
the legislature convened to-day in order 20 give
authority 70 the government 10 make loans TO
sugar planters supplementary 70 the imperial grant
and thus insure the maintenance Of the Industry
pending the abolition % the bounties In his open
ing address. Acting Governor Olivier announced A
general Improvement IN the colony's condition
during the first half year. the revenue FOR that
period having increased not less than $4,000 This
showing Is due principally 10 the increase in the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-05
ALBANY REFUSES CARNEGIE GIFT
CITIZENS VOTE NOT TO ACCEPT as5,oo rop
A LIBRARY BUILDING.

Albany. Nov. 4.-The question Of acceptins
S165.O00 from Andrew Carnegie for the erectio,
of a library building in this city was put To
popular vote to-day and defeated by an over.
wheIming majority.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-05
RECKLESS RIDING BY CArALRYMEy.
TROOPERS AT FORT srTER COMPETING FOR
PLACES on MILITARY TOURNAMENT TEAM

fPY TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRIBUNE
Washington. Nov. 4-With the military tourna-
ment AZ Madison Square Garden their goal. the
officers and troopers Of the "a Cavalry stationed
at Fort Myer. Virginia. are competing in remark
able trials ~ rough riding for membership IN the
squad or sixty which will go to NewYork. The
daily trials Of horsemanship are awakening good
deal of comment and interest. and the riding hall
at Fort Myer is the scene OF far more remarkable
feats Of Individual skin than will b. seen at Madt-
son Square Garden
The presence of a large number Of recruits has
added dash Of recklessness 10 the competition.
ard the hurdling. riding backward and the somer-
saults I'm the air performed with carelessness
of life and limb which makes the trials very eX-
citnc. The trip to New-York is an annual junket
much esteemed by the troopers because OF the re-
Ception they always receive.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-05
ENGINES MUST PAY DUTY.
TREASURY DECIDES THAT GRAND TRUNK
CANNOT BRING FOREIGN ENGINES
FREE INTO MAINE TEMPORARILY.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRIBUNE.

FREE INTO MAINE TEMPORARILY.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRIBUNEJ
washington Nov. Am interesting decision
Involving a total duty Of 100000, has been
rendered by the Treasury Department in the
case Of eleven foreign built engines. which the
Grand Trunk Railway Company wished 10 use
temporarily in Maine. Extraordinary ship
ments OF cattle placed too great strain on their
regular engines. and an appeal was made TO the
Treasury Department. After considerable de-
liberation it was decided that the railway COM
pany would have 10 pay the regular duty.
The position taken by the Treasury officials
was that while engines might run into the
country to a station across the border II was
not possible 10 interpret the tariff laws in a
way that would permit foreign built engines TO
run between stations within the United States.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-05
THE NEEDS Of SOUTH AFRICA
A CIVIL SERVICE ESTIMATE THAT $4,000 no
MORE Is REQUIRED.

London. Nov. A civil service estimate has
been issued placing the additional amount re-
CURED as a grant to AID the Transvaal and
Orange River Colony during the present financial
year al S40000000 The sum of Sl5.oO000O is 70
he devoted TO grants 10 burghers. Sl0O00O00 TO
British sufferers by the war, and Sl5,0OO.0OO is
10 be used for loans promised by the terms of
surrender 10 aid in resettling the colonies.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-05

Graham owned up TO Oebbecke's charge IA
had pawn tickets for all the clothing exc.n, :
fine suit hat and shoes. and these he was wa,r'
ing
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-05

The steamer Lautaro, mentioned in the fore
going dispatch belonged to the South American
Steamship Company. She was seized by the Co
lombian Government and used a gunboat in a
naval engagement with the revolutionary feet,
which occurred in Panama Bay, January 20
She was sunk by the revolutionary gunboat
Padilla.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-05
AFFAIRS ON THE ISTHMUS.
SATISFACTION OVER ADMIRAL CAsEY's |
NEW POLICY.

NEW POLICY.
Panama, Nov. 4.-There is at present much
satisfaction in government circles owing to the
fact that Rear Admiral Casey has given notice
TO the Panama Railroad Company that he will
allow the transportation Of government troops
across the isthmus in special cars. Large num-
bers of Colombian troops are at present en-
camped along the railroad line. The health OF
the soldiers is improving
A survey is at present being made OF the
sunken steamer Lautaro In order 10 see II she
can be raised This work is in charge Of an
American engineer from California, who is being
aided by four expert divers also Americans The
divers are the same men who were employed by
United States authorities in raising the Isla de
Luzon and other Spanish gunboats after the
battle Of Manila Bay.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-05
REVOLUTION DECLARED CRUSHED.

The Venezuelan Consul General here has re-
ceived the following cable dispatch:
Caracas, Nov 3.-Revolution totally crushed
by final victory. Matos fugitive
TORRES CARDENAS,
Secretary 10 the President.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-05
TELEGRAPHIC NOTES.

Kansas City, No Nov. A heavy trolley car
on the Broadway line jumped the track today AZ
Fifth-st. and Broadway and crashed into saloon
fwo passengers, woman and negro. were killed
and six others were injured.
Columbus Ohio. Nov A certificate of consol-
idation has been iled by the Cincinnati and East
ern Traction and the Cincinnati Suburban Traction
stock is s2.5O000O.
Parkersburg. w Va. Nov. Joe Saltkill was
struck In the head with a stone by John JOhnsNn
az Burning Springs last night during discussion
OF politics Both Democrats but disagreed over
the local ticket. Saltkill will di-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-05
THE JAPANESE BUDGET.

Yokohama. Nov. 4-The new budget estimates the
revenue at S12s 10000 and the expenditures at
si3l 10000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-05

NEW COREAy FOREIGN MINISTER
Seoul. Corea. Nov. 4.-Chop-Yong-Sin has been
appointed Foreign Minister He is pro-Russian.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-05
TO DEEPEN SOUTHAMPTON HARBoR.
PARLIAMENT TO BE ASKED FOR 100000 FOR THE
PURPOSE

southampton, Nov. 4-The Southampton Harbor
Board voted to-day 10 ask Parliament for author
ization 10 borrow $500 co TO meet the expense Of
deepening the harbor channel 10 thirty-hve feet
il is proposed that this amount be recovered from
increased tonnage dues
II was said in the course Of the discussion OF
this measure that the American Line Of steamers
was arranging for biWeekly service between New
York Southampton.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-05
vEw-roRK CUSTOM HOUSE CONTRACT.
JOHN PIERCE TO COMPLETE WALLS. ROOF. ETC
FOR 81 500 $50

Washington. Nov. 1.-THE Secretary Of the Treas
ury has awarded TO John Perce, of New-York. the
contract for the completion of the granite walls
roofing etc of the New-York Custom House at
his bid Of 81 500 800. The building is expected n
be completed ready for occupation, within three
wears and with view to eXpediting matters Mr.
PIERCE has agreed 10 allow other contractors for
the interior finish, the mechanical plants etc, to
begin work soon as practicable. without waiting
until his contract is completed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-05
Continuing. the report says:

present time by which American built steamers
with American crews can obtain any considerable
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-07-11
Comic Editor
On Senator Elkins
An Amusing Sketch Of the bad
Boy" Of the U. s. Senate.

The comic editor of the Pittsburg
Gazette had this amusingarticle about
Senator Elkins, In last Sundays issue
OF that paper:
"United States Senator, Commander
In Chief Of the Washington Boxers
and Champion PROGRESSIVE Politician
Of America. Born in Ohio, educated
in Missouri, settled in New Mexico,
Offices in New York, Senator from
West Virginia, and resides in Wash
ington. So, therefore, good all
around American. Is6lyears old, but
is known as the aBad Boy" of the
senate, because OF his behavior. which
while unnecessarily sinfu,is regarded
as incorrigible. He is suspected OF
taking an unholy Joy from the pernici-
Gus practice of putting pins in the
chairs Of administration senator's, and
is known to make frequent raids on
the Sugar Bowl.
.sHis motto is, ST may be Best, but
/ shan't be Beaten" His childhood
was passedn the state Of Missouri,
where it is supposed thathe served as
the Model Of Huckleberry Finn in
Mark Twain's famous romance, "Un-
der Two Flags" Subsequently moved
to NewNexico, where he practiced law
with great assiduity during The civil
war, rendering the uniongreat service
by keeping his eye upon aterritory TOO
far ,emoyed from the seat Of govern
.1ent to be easily watched,
Became United States district at
torney and later delegate to congress
from New Mexico. Hisstudies in Coke
ard nlacks,one interestedhim in coal
properties, and upon the expiration OF
his term In congress invested largely
in the mines OF West Virginia, the
coal Of which is SO soft that it is min
ed with dippers and sold by the gallon.
He acquired such wealth In this pro-
ject that he was soon able to spend
his winters in New York and thus
qualify himself for the United States
senate.
s.In 1891 was appointed secretary of
war by President Benjamin Harrison,
in which position he learned the
manual and became proficient in guer-
rilla tactics, which have since served
him well on the floor OF the senate.
Went into the beet culture with such
success that it has become national
issue, and bids fair to raise Cain with
his party while discouraging it with
consumers. Entered senate in 1893,
where he has since remained. Organic
ed the Boxers wing of bis party In
1902, with the avowed object OF dis
love of sweets among the
Cubans, itlhaving been definitely prov.
ed that sugar is bad for the teeth, and
the senator having the phllanthropic
notion that the baby republic should
cut its molars upon something less det-
to its health.
wants Cuba annexed to the United
States in time for the next presidential
election in order to give the Demo-
Gratis chance. Is of genial disposition
and in the redecoratiou OF the capitol
will probably be chosen as the model
for the painting OF Innocence" to De
placed in one NJ the panels OF the SEN
ate chamber"