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New-York tribune., 1902-02-07

the lower We get duties on cur goods shipped to
the United States the more trade will be de-
veloped.'
Senator Patterson reminded the witness that
he had in his report recommended a reduction
of so per cent and asked why such reduc-
tion had been suggested
Governor Taft replied: Il am bound to say
that at present our principal reason for ask
ing reduction is sentimental The effect of a
reduction OF 30 or even 10 per cent in Philippine
imports into the United States would not be
great for the next few years, and any concession
Of that character would be beneficial in our
dealing with the people of the Philippines. Ii
we can go back TO them and say that Congress
has recognized them in this way they will ap-
preciate the discrimination in their favor. Such
course on the part of Congress Will be great
aid in giving them assurance OF the frlenoly
feeing Of the American people. The exact erect
or such reduction is difficult TO estimate 10
bacco would be benefited somewhat, as wouio
also sugar, the product Of this latter arucIe
amounting to about 175,OOO or 2OooOo tons an.
nually; but am assured by the planters IIIot
the benefit of the proposed reduction would not
be great IN actual money saving.
Asked TO explain the statement IN his report
that the reduction would cause commerce with
the islands to increase by "1eaps and bounds
Governor Taft replied: That Is theoretcal
expression; but we want the reductoh very
much"
MOST OF THE NATIVES WANT PEACE
Before taking up the subject Of the tariff. Gov
ernor Taft replied TO a number Of questions by
Senator Carmack bearing on subjects heretofore
the committee.
Mr. Carmack quoted from the report of Cen
eral Macarthur Of 1900 to the effect that there
is substantial unity among the Filipino people
in their opposition TO the United States.
Governor Taft said the commissioners had not
originally accepted the Generals conclusion. and
that the commissions tour of the arcmpelaSo
had convinced them that they were correct IN
their conclusions. That originally the people OF
the Philippine islands were much aroused 40
not doubt" he continued, but the opposition
does not con1nue in it's general aspect. Since
the second election of President Mckinley the
great majority of the people of the Philippines
have been Bile to peace and 10 the ac-
ceptance Of the sovereignty of the United states
and 1t would be impossible to continue the pres
eat system Of guerilla warfare without the sEs-
tenn of terrorism which now prevails That Is
my conclusion, and in far as the statement
differs from General MacArthur's report, TO that
extent I differ from him.
Governor Taft also said that he differed from
General Bell on the point of the general desire
Of the inhabitants TO maintain hostilities In
Batangas: he did not believe the common people
felt so inclined.
New-York tribune., 1902-02-07

the United States dealing with the same Of
fences
When the reading had been concluded Mr
Lodge secured the adoption of the following
amendment
That merchandise in bonded warehouse or other
wise in the custody and control OF the officers of
the customs, upon which duties have been paid
shall be entitled shipment to the Philippine
Islands within three years from the cate or ,tne
original arrival, of the duties paid. less
per cent, and merchandise upon which duties have
not been paid may be shipped without the payment
Of duties TO the Philippine Islands within said period
under such rules and regulations as may be pre-
scribed by the Secretary of the Treasury.
This perfected the bill far as the committee
was concerned
New-York tribune., 1902-02-07
IRRIGATION ADVOCATED.
SENATOR HANSBRoUGH's BILL To ro,,u
UP AFTER THE PHILIPPINE
TARIFF

Washington Feb SIN the Senate TO-DAY "
Hansbrough, of North Dakota. spoke on the z.,
eral subject of the irrigation OF arid Iands MIA
marks being based his bill appropriatinr -hs
receipts from the sale of public lands in cerr,t,
States and Territories to the construction OF frrg
ton works for the reclamation OF arid lands
He said the proposition was not a sectional o,s
throughout the East and South there VA. =
strong sentiment in favor OF it, In support Of thi
statement he indicated many prominent newspanAr.
and periodicals in the East and South which has
indorsed the irrigation plan. He quoted from -.
message of President Roosevelt to Congrssa -
show that he in favor of il. Mr. Hansorouss
said the bill did not contemplate a raid on tSs
United States Treasury. the cost OF carrying IN.
project into effect being limited TO the proceeds -
the sales OF PUBLIC lands in thirteen States ana
three Territories. These proceeds would amount ~
s. 100000 year. In thirtyeght years he said forv
million acres of land would be reclaimed bv N.
available waters. all the work TO be done under ~
direction OF the Secretary of the Interior He bs
lieved II was national duty 70 enhance the ysi1A
OF the public domain. and II the government saoais
fail do this duty IT might in the course OF ysar<
have to face a condition OF national discomfort
among the unemployed
Mr. Hansbrough asked that his bill Be rnads TIA
unfinished business after the Philippine Tarfr bTI
and the Senate agreed to the request.
New-York tribune., 1902-02-07
no STOP GOVERNMENT BAND COMPETITION

Washington. Feb e.-The House Committee on
Labor to-day reported favorably the bill OF Repre-
sentative Bartholdt, OF Missouri. to prevent the
United States Marine Band and other army and
navy bands from competing with civilian bands or
individuals. Mr.. Bartheldt in his report that
the members Of army and navy bands under
the pay OF the government, their subsistence is
provided for by the their uniforms and
instruments and all the necessary sheet music and
other paraphernalia paid for OF the ma
tonal treasury. all OF which affords them con-
siderable advantage and easily enables them to
underbd citizen musicians all occasions where
music is TO be furnished under contract. He points
out that this bill will not interfere with the play
Ing OF the Marine Band at the White House or on
all government occasions
New-York tribune., 1902-02-07
MORE MONEY FOR CUSTOM HOUSE.
AN APPROPRIATION OF a,5OO. GOO ASKED TO
COMPLETE THE BUILDING
IN GRANITE
rBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE

TBY TELEGRAPH THE TRIBUNEl
Washington, Feb. 6-H. A. Taylor, one Of the
Assistant Secretaries OF the Treasury Depart
ment, has sent a letter to the Committee on
Public Buildings and Grounds recommending
that Congress authorize the additional appro-
priation OF S1500000 for the completion of the
New-York Custom House in accordance with
the original plans Cass Gilbert, the architect
OF the building. informed the department this
week that this sum would be necessary to de-
fray the expenses of finishing the building with
granite In his letter he advises the authorities
20 urge al additional appropriation because to
use brick in constructing the building above
three stories would ruin the effect of this build
ing, which the people of New-York desire to
stand a monument for the city.
New-York tribune., 1902-02-07
STATUS or ARMY BUREAU CHIEFS

Washington, Feb. 6--A favorable report was au-
thorized to-day by the Senate Committee on Mill
tary Affairs, on Senator Proctors bill fixing the
status OF army officers assigned stafr positions
An amendment was agreed upon making the fol-
lowing addition to the provisions of the bill as
introduced:
Vacancies which shall occur in the position OF
chef OF the corps of engineers the medical denart-
ment or the judse-advocate generals depart-
Ient snail be nled by detail from the corps where
the vacancy occurs for the term OF four years and
at the expiration OF such detail or OF q redetail
Such chief shall be returned to his proper grade in
ms corps In the manner provided in this section
proper grade - ~
New-York tribune., 1902-02-07
GREAT DIFFICULTIES AT PANAMA.

Washington. Feb. 6.-S. w. Plume. Of New
Orleans testified before the Senate Committee
on Interoceanic Canals to-day concerning the
feasibility of the Panama route for canal. Mr..
Plume is contractor and railroad man, and in
the latter capacity spent five years road
master of the Panama Railroad. He said the
difficulty of excavating n canal in that region
would be very great. because OF the character Of
the soil. The country, according to his account.
is full Of small springs which keep the soil in
such a moist condition that il is quite impos-
sible 10 handle it except In the most tedious and
expensive manner. He also spoke OF the section
as the most unhealthy on the American conti-
nent. saying that OF fifty-three men sent TO the
isthmus as engineers, superintendents. clerks.
etc. all but three had died within three months
New-York tribune., 1902-02-07
REFUND OF pURTo RTCAN DUTIES.
THE TREASURY CANNOT MAKE PAYMENTS
IN CASES WHERE PROTESTS HAVE
NOT BEEN FILED

Washington. Feb. 6-Mr. Tracewell the Control
Ter of the Treasury has rendered decision nvolv-
ing the question OF the refund OF duties on goods
imported from Porto Rico. The decision is given at
asked to his authority 10 refund moneys paid
duties a fine equal TO the duty. no protest
having been fled against the assessment Of these
duties. certain merchandise brought into this
country from Porto Rico, after the ratification OF
the treaty of peace with Spain and before the For
aker act took effect
The Controller holds in effect that where no pro-
tests have been filed no duties can be refunded on
goods imported from Porto Rico between April II
1880 and May l. 1900 AL applications for refund OF
duties where no protests have been filed must be
to the Secretary of the Treasury for certifca
ton TO Congress for appropriation.
New-York tribune., 1902-02-07
THE MErRfo SYSTEM ADVoCATED

Washn gton, Feb 6.-The House Committee on
Coinage. Weights and Measures to-day heard rep
resentatves OF leading manufacturers and business
houses on the advisability OF adopting the metric
system of weights and measures. Among those
heard were Professor Ehu Thompson, of the Cen
eral Electric Company; Henry Troemer an extern
sive manufacturer; DR.. a. e. Kmmerly, consult
ing engineer, OF Philadelphia, and Professor w. w
Crosby of the Lowell School of Technology The
sentiment favorable to the adoption of the
metric system. The committee has secured the
judgment of scientists this subject. and is now
seeking to learn whether the practical business
world viii approve change.
New-York tribune., 1902-02-07

York. appropriating 50, 100000 for a new POST
Office building in New-York City.
Postmaster Van Cott elated yesterday
over the receipt Of a telegram from Senator
Platt informing him that the bill appropriating
50, 100000 for a new postoffice in this city had
been passed by the Senate. The bill wil-now
be brought before the House. and the postmas-
ter thinks It will receive majority vote there.
That it will be signed by President Roosevelt
there is little doubt, Mr.. Van Colt thinks The
postmaster particularly elated over the
passage of the bill, because he has been work.
ing seven years to secure a postofflce.
What we want" said Mr.. Van Cott. is a
new building with about eighty-fve thousand
feet floor space. With that we can give the peo-
pie OF New-York better service than they ever
had before. What we need most is ground
space. and we would then have enough room for
the internal revenue and pension departments,
thus saving the government lot OF rent. The
commission appointed to select the site con-
sists Of the Postmaster General the Secretary
OF the Treasury, the president of the Chamber
of Commerce, the president Of the Board of
Trade and Transportation, and the postmaster
I hope the site will be selected near the Grand
Central Station. as the major portion Of the
mails come in there If the bill is passed, we
should have the new building ready for compile
ton I'm year and half"
New-York tribune., 1902-02-07
DTFERSTON OF BOUNDARY WATERS.
APPOINTMENT OF JOINT COMMISSION PROPOSED
BY SENATOR T C. P1-ATT.

BY SENATOR T C. PI.ATT.
Washington, Feb Ex-senator Plat Of New
York, to-day introduced in Senate Joint resol-
utien providing for the appointment of a joint
commission by the United States and Canada to
examine and report on the diversion of the waters
between the two countries. The resolution re-
qures that each country shall appoint two mem
bers OF the commission, and that 1T shall invest
igate the condition and of the waters ad-
jacent to the boundary line between the United
States and Canada including all the waters Of the
lakes and rivers whose waters flow by the st.
Lawrence River to the Atlantic Ocean" The
commission also is TO report the effect upon the
shores of these waters and the structures thereon
by reason Of the diversion of those waters from
their natural channels. and upon the interests of
navigation and further upon the measures neces-
sary to regulate such diversion.
New-York tribune., 1902-02-07
LEGISLATIVE BILL IN THE HOUSE

Washington, Feb. e.-The House spent the day on
the Legislative, Executive and Judicial Appropria-
ton Bill. Rapid progress was made, seventy four
OF the @ pages of the bill being disposed OF before
adjournment No amendments of Importance were
adopted.
New-York tribune., 1902-02-07
As 1T rs SERVED.

From The Meggendorfer Blatter.
Sea Captain-waitsr. what do you caIi this,
Waiter-Bouillon. sir.
We'll well, I must have sailed on houillon al n,
life and did not know it
New-York tribune., 1902-02-07
Az UNFINISHED PLAN.

From The Philadelphia Record.
Hoax-Are you building your cottage On TIE
colonial plan?
Joax-No: instaImsnt plan
New-York tribune., 1902-02-07
POSTOFFTCE BILL PASSED.
THE SENATE VOTES S2.5O0OOO FOR 4
NEW BUILDING IN THIS CITY.

Washington, Feb. 6-The Senate to-day
passed the bill introduced by Mr.. Platt. Of New
York, approprating 50, 100000 for a new Lost-
Office building in New-York City.
New-York tribune., 1902-02-07
NEED OF CONCESSIONS.

In reply 10 question from Senator Culberson
concerning the effect of placing lower tariff
American imports from the Philippines than
on Philippine exports from the United States,
Governor Taft explained that the commission
had devoted time TO the Dingley tariff law.
I'VE were looking solely after the interests of
the Philippines" he said and IL is true that
New-York tribune., 1902-02-07
THE sEDITIoN LAWS READ.

Consideration of the bill then was interrupted
to permit the sedition laws in force in the Phil
ippine Islands to be laid before the Senate
They had been sent to the Senate by the Score
tary OF War in response to resolution offered
by Mr.. Rawlins several days ago. The laws
were read in full by the clerk
At the close of the reading Mr.. Foraker sent
to the clerks desk and had read Sections 5331
TO o.SSS inclusive of the Revised Statutes OF
New-York tribune., 1902-02-07

Dress Clothes? Ofcourse
we have them-and with
this distinct advantage
over the high-priced GUS
tom tallor-We give
Same Goods,
Same Trimmings,
Same Fit,
at Just about one-half his
charge.
Full Dress Suits, SIS to $50
Goats SIS to S53
Vests S4 70 81
Trousers . So TO $40
Tuxedo Suits, sl9.25 to s3o
Coats $40 10 s2S
Vests S3.75 70 S6
Trousers $3.50 to SS
Everything to 60 with
them-ShirtS, Ties, Full
Dress Shields and other
h2berdashery.
Finest Imported Ribbed
Silk Opera Hats. 81
Our newest Derby, The
Panama, $500.
New-York tribune., 1902-02-07

Does not the Senator think" inquired Mr.
Hoar, facetiously. that that utterance would
The Washington times., 1902-06-16
CATCHING.
The Coffee Habit Breeds Trouble.

1t is quite commonly the case that
both husband and wife are somewhat
similarly troubled with coffee drinking
A lady writes and. after giving de-
seription of her husbands relief from
coffee dyspepsia and general nervous
trouble. says. 81 was almost as bad as
he, having the headache nearly every
day and was nervous and weak. did not
sleep we'll. was pale and thin, and had
bad complexion.
When | found how much good Pos
tum Coffee was doing Husband | con-
cluded TO use 1t and | tell you life is
altogether a different thing. | eat and
sleep well and look like different wo-
man. My usual weight for years was
from 9S to 100 pounds. | now weigh 10s
pounds and everyone tells me how much
better | am looking.
Il had some friends who did not like
Postum but knowing it was because
they did not boil ii long enough | made
some at their house one day. and they
agree with me that Postum Is deli
cious beverage, and while. of course.
the favor and taste is pleasing and We
are glad Postum does suit us that way.
the great advantage is in the wonderful.
bounding health that we have recov-
cred" Name given by Postum Com
pany, Battle Crack. Mich.
The Washington times., 1902-06-16
MAY BE COOLER, SAYS
WEATHER MAN, BUT

the boat. went back in the house and
went to bed
Disbrow did not go to bed again that
night. according TO Walton. At o'clock
he went to the railway station with him
and he saw Disbrow send a telegram to
Mrs. Lawrence, telling her he was sure
that Foster and Miss Lawrence were to-
gether, and that he was going to keep
after them until he found them.
Disbrow took the New York train.
showing Walton ticket from Quogue
TO Jamaica. Walton came back here. but
kept very quiet about his trip with Dis
brow until today.
May Have Been Missing Pair.
EAST MORICHES. L. l.. June 15.-It
is possible that Foster and Miss Law
renee were alive at dusk Thursday even
ing and were at the Patchogue House.
a summer boarding house located on
the bay here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Terry. Of that house. had
a party of two young men and a girl
stop at their place about $50 whom
they believe were Foster. Disbrow and
Miss Lawrence. II is possible that the
drowning did not occur until Thursday
night. and that Disbrow may have been
with them at the time and may have
been drowned also.
The Washington times., 1902-06-16
AUCTION SALES.
JAMES W. RADCLIFFE. AucT1oNEER.

Trustees sale in bankruptcy of
large stock Of Jewelry, Diamonds,
Pearls, Precious Stones, Silver Ware,
Cut Glass, Bric-a-brac, Souvenirs,
Cutlery, Leather Goods, &C., including
Amethyst and Pearl Pendants, Dia-
r.ond. Pearl and Enameled Brooches,
Handsome Diamond Crescent, Dia-
mOnd. Turquoise. Opal, Emerald, Gar
net, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Amethyst,
Topaz and Cameo Rings, Pins,
Brooches. Pendants, Studs, Earrings,
&c., &C., Gold and Silver Watches,
Charms. Necklaces, Lockets, Buckles,
Cut Glass Water Bottles, Vases, &C.,
Manicure Sets, Smoking Sets, Sou
venir Spoons. Cups, &c., Chatelaine
Bags, Cigar and Cigarette Cases,
Combs, Brushes, Mirrors. Memo.
Books, Field Glasses, Umbrellas,
Loose Diamonds and Precious Stones
of every variety, miscellaneous
Leather Goods, &c. &C.;
Also
Large Jewelers. Iron Safe, Fixtures,
&C.. by auction.
BY virtue OF an order passed in the
Supreme Court of the District OF CO.
lumbia. in bankruptcy cause of Robert
Leding. No. PIG. the undersigned trus-
tee will sell by public auction. within
the salesrooms of James w. Ratciiffe,
No. 920 Pennsylvania Avenue north
west.
On Monday, the Sixteenth Day Of
June. A. d. 1902, commencing at Ten
O'clock A. NJ. and continuing daily at
The same hour until sold,
he above partly mentioned stock OF
handsome Jewelry. Precious Stones. Fix
lures. etc. to which I invite the atten-
ion of the trade and private buyers.
Terms cash.
F. WALTER BRANpENBURG,
Fendall Bldg,
Trustee
The Washington times., 1902-06-16
?EPAL CANDIDATES ON
COMMISSION OF FIVE
Action Taken, 1t Is Said, to Prevent
Matter Being Used as Party Cry
at Conclave.

ROME, June 15.-Monsignor Satolli,
formerly Danal delegate to the United
States, gave luncheon today in honor
of the Philippine Commission.
1t is noted that the Pope's commission
of five 50 are comforting with the
Amer.c;S commission on Philippine
questions, contains three candidates for
the papacy. Cardinal Rampolla. who is
Francophil; Cardinal Vannutelli. who
is anti-French and the papal candidate
of the Triple Alliance, and Cardinal Got
IT, who is supported By those seeking
non-political pope.
1t is generally supposed that the COM
mittee thus constituted will prevent the
question being used as a party cry at
the next conclave.
The Washington times., 1902-06-16
ACCUSES PALMA OF
UNLAWFUL ACTIONS
Cuban Paper Also Finds Fault With the
Council of Secretaries for Ex-
ceeding Their Powers.

HAVANA, June 15.-The "Republica
Guiana" finds fault with the council
of secretaries for having decided 10
change that part of the military order af-
fecting the degrees of foreign engineers
The paper says that only Congress has
power to annul military orders. and that
the President and his Secretaries are
liable to be brought before the courts II
they change the order referred to.
The paper refers TO other alleged il
legal acts. which, it says, have been
by the Executive.
The Washington times., 1902-06-16
TELEGRAPH OPERATORS
TO MEET IN CHICAGO
Session to Be for the Purpose of Or
ganizing Branch of New Pro-
tective Organization.

NEW YORK, June ia secret meet
ing of Western Union telegraph operat-
ors will be held next Sunday in Chicago
for the purpose. it is said OF forming a
branch of a newly organized protective
brotherhood in their ranks. A call for
the meeting was received in this city
on Saturday and circulated among the
operators.
The operators are not anxious to talk
about the new organization, and those
who will represent New York at the
meeting are being chosen with great Sc
crecy. 1t is expected that delegates
will be present from New York. Mil
waukee, ct. Louis. Washington, Cincin-
natl, st. Paul, Detroit, Pittsburg and
Buffalo.
An operator said today that at pres
ent the organizati tion has no plans ex-
cept to spread the work OF organization
and increase its numerical and finan-
cial strength. Its present membership
is small in comparison with the number
OF operators in this country.
The Washington times., 1902-06-16
ANNUAL MESSAGE
OF MRS. EDDY READ

er not his coronation. and woman's
thoughts-the Joy OF the sainted Queen,
and the lay Of angels. hallow the ring OF
state"
A long telegram was sent to Mrs.
Eddy at today's meeting. thanking her
for the message. II ended with these
words:
Your ministry has been to preach
Christ's theology which promises to de-
stroy all the works OF the devil. includ-
ing sickness and sin. Because OF this
gospel and your faithful ministers. many
who once were dying have been restored
to life and usefulness. Others who were
held in the bonds of obduracy have felt
the calm of sin forgiven, and those who
we're in the dismal tombs of misery have
heard the Saviour's call, Come forth"
The Washington times., 1902-06-16
MANY WEDDING GIFTS
FOR MISS MABEL HANNA
Daughter of the Senator to Become a
Bride in Cleveland
Today.

CLEVELAND. Ohio. June 15.-Magnifl-
cent presents are being showered on
Miss Mabel Hanna. who tomorrow will
become the bride OF Mr. Henry Parsons.
One of the largest rooms in the Hanna
home las been Sc: aside for the display
of gifts. and ii is already filled.
In addition TO the large number of
relatives. men and wcmen of national
fame from all parts OF the country are
sending gifts. From her mother Miss
Hanna received heavy silver coffee set
Of the latest design and from her only
sister. Miss Ruth. handsome after
dinner coffee set Elizabeth. the infant
daughter of MIR. and Mrs. Dan r. Hanna,
sent her Amt a massive silver salver,
magnifcently engraved. The salver is
set on feet and measures nearly a yard
across. Mr. and Mrs. Dan r. Hanna sent
a large silver bowl.
From Mr.. AID Mrs. Charles Parsons,
the groom's father and mother. there
is 4 clock and candelabra of French gilt.
very artistic and beautiful. Postmaster
general and Mrs. Payne sent solid sill
yer plate. Senator and Mrs. Wetmore's
gift vas a solid silver bowl.
One of the gifts that is mcst appre-
ciated br the bride is that of Maggie
Maloney. one of the domestics who has
been in the em0loy of the Hanna family
many years-in fact, ever since the bride
was little girl. She sent n handsome
cut-glass bowl from Washington.
wagon load of presents arrived at
the Hanna home and have not yet been
unpacked. and Senator Hanna brought
a large number Of presents from Wash
ington today.