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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-12
THE FOREST PRESERVE.

OF Senator Browns bill to amend the article
Of the constitution relating to the Forest Pre-
serve, which passed the Senate yesterday with
only one vote to spare il may safely be said
that II IS far preferable TO the amendment pro-
posed by Assemblyman Davis, on which action
has been predicted at about this time. 1t would
permit thet legislature TO authorize the sale and
removal Of soft wood trees more than ten inches
In diameter three feet from the ground, the
proceeds 10 be devoted 10 the care and extern
sion of the preserve. 1t would also allow roads
TO be built in the preserve, but forbids the con-
struction of railroads of any description there.
II the bill should pass the Assembly it would
be submitted to the next legislature. which will
include new Senate, and if passed by both
branches a second time would be referred to the
people for rejection or approval at the Novem-
Der election OF 1903. There are still many OBJ
stscles in its way. therefore, and an ample op-
porfunity for discussion of its merits.
The Davis BILL as we have said, is much more
radical and Objectionable. 1t is likewise de-
signed to permit the cutting of timber, but It
fixes no limit to size and imposes no other
restriction except that the cutting must be done
according 10 a system of scientific forestry"
and under such regulations as the commission
In charge Of the forests shall prescribe. It also
authorizes the commission TO approve the build
Ing or trolley roads in the preserve, or any
Dther roads which are not operated by steam
1t further provides for the leasing of any num-
Der OF small camp sites for not more than
twenty years, with certain restrictions as to ex-
tent Of shore line and distance from one another
which would not prevent serious evils. The
Hnal provision, enabling the legislature to au-
thorize the sale Of State lands outside of the
Adirondack Park and apply the proceeds TO the
purchase OF lands within the park is the only
part of the bill which in our opinion IS desery-
ing Of commentator as It stands The passage
Of Senator Browns comparatively cautious
amendment yesterday was sudden and surpris-
ing and much more vigorous opposition is ex-
pected in the Assembly: That the Davis bill
can secure a majority in either house seems
hardly possible.
There are undoubtedly two opinions as to the
advisability Of relaxing the stringent prohibi-
lions Of the organic law in regard to the forest
preserve. As we have said repeatedly Section
OF Article VIZ was urged upon and adopted by
the convention of 1894, not because It was be-
Eeved by anybody to define an ideal system of
forest management, but because a disastrous
experience had proved the danger Of leaving the
States wooded domain at the mercy Of legis-
iatures and commissions. Irreparable harm
had been done already, and virtually complete
devastation did not then appear remote Under
those circumstances, the wisest and most faith
full defenders Of the forests agreed that thepnly
security lay I'm setting up a constitutional
barrier against private avarice and official in
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THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

CoNGREss.-senate:T There was a lively de-
bate on the question of popular election of Sen
ators. Mr.. Hoar speaking against the proposed
amendment TO the constitution: the Shipping
Subsidy bill was discussed. == House: A reso-
luton for investigation of the alleged con-
nection Of the Sugar Trust with Cuban reciproc-
fly defeated: there a debate the
in South Africa in which Mr.. Hit defend
ed Secretary Hays course.
FoREIGN.-A phosophic view OF Lord Meth
uens capture was taken in England. = An
active campaign against the Irish League is
foreshadowed - German papers refer again
in pleasing terms to Prince Henry's visit to the
United States - The strike of Newfound-
land sealers was declared to be ended. -
The Danish lower house ratified the treaty pro-
Viding for the sale of the West Indian Islands.
- The sittings Of the Spanish houses of Par
lament were suspended. - The Canadian
Government will send a steamer to search for
the missing Allan Line boat the Huronian. -=
The Chinese Government has sent to Mr.. Con-
ger a memorial protesting against the exclusion
OF Chinese from United States territory.
DOMESTIC.-President Roosevelt sent his
first veto message to Congress, disappearing a
bill TO remove the charge of deserton from the
record OF a sailor - Republican members Of
the House Of Representatives held their fourth
caucus on the question of reciprocity with Cuba.
g. A hurricane struck portion Of Omaha
and did great damage TO property; no lives Were
lost and no injuries were reported - Eight
soldiers OF the 22d Infantry were hurt IN a train
accident near Omaha - At the annual
rneeting of the Pennsylvania Railroad, 1t was
announced that, all the obstacles having been
removed, work the North River tunnel TO
Manhattan HOulQ De puSneu at OLCe.
Henry J. Baker, the defaulting cashier Of the
City Treasurer's Office in Buffalo, pleaded guilty.
CITY.-Stocks moved irregularly. - Prince
Henry Of Prussia sailed on the Hamburg-Amer-
lean steamer Deutschland; forewen visits were
paid TO the Prince board the vessel, and
messages were exchanged between the Prince
and President Roosevelt; the Deutschland was
Baluted by craft in the harbor and the batteries
at the forts along the Bay. - Bridge Com
missioner Lindenthal announced plan for pre-
senting the bridge plaza in Brooklyn TO the
Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company for the in
staliation of continuous shuttle device for re-
lieving the bridge crush - The Rev. DR..
". S Rainsford and the Rev. DR.. Louis Albert
Banks debated the question of Sunday saloons
before the Nineteenth Century Club
THE Neutrality-suspicious. for to-day:
Cloudy. with rain by night. The temperature
yesterday: Highest, 30 degrees; lowest, 80 de-
grees; average, a degrees.
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THE "AMEN CORNER NOW LEGAL
"TERRITORY"-COMING DINNER FOR
SENATOR PLATT

The Fifth Avenue Hotel Amen Corner frequent
yesterday took the necessary steps to make the
amen Corner recognized in the eye OF the law
This same eye OF the law by the way, in other
resort gets a more frequent backing than by the
"Ameners I'm their discussion of the rights of man
Charlie Steckler. counsel to the Amen Corner"
yesterday got certificate OF incorporation signed
by Justice Leonard A. Giegerich Of the Supreme
Court and filed IL in the office or the County
Clerk. A duplicate OF the certificate will be filed
with the Secretary Of State in Albany. The par
tcular object for which the corporation is formed
is the social enjoyment of its members. The name
of the proposed corporation is Amen Corner"
The territory in which the operations OF the cor
poration to be conducted principally is the city
of New York and the principal office is To be in
this city. The number of it's directors shall be
eleven, the first board being as follows: Ed
ward @. Riggs, Charles Steck1er. Arthur Greaves
Luther b. Little, Charles f. Furlong, Harold MacD
Anderson. Louis Seibod. Walter L. Hawley Robert
G. Dill, jr Charles P. Norcross and John W. Nc
Donald. of New-York.
The date for holding the annual meeting of the
association is fixed for January IL in each year
The certificate signed by Messrs. Riggs Steck-
Ter, Little, Anderson and FuTlOng.
The Amen Corner will give its annual dinner
at the Fifth Avenue Hotel April T. at which
United States Senator Thomas c. Platt will be the
guest of honor. Governor Odell and several United
States Senators. we'll many other prominent
men, have promised TO attend. The temporary off,
GERS are Edward q. Riggs chairman. who will pre-
side at the dinner Charles Steckler secretary and
Luther b. Little, treasurer.
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Abouf People and Social Lncidentc

York society people. who came IN two suecisi -.
last evening. The ceremony peculiar inas,,r-r
as the bride was attended neither by a naI5 =.
honor nor by bridesmaids. The wedding proca-, "
too was novel. for, while the bride and her go.
went up the broad aisle alone the ushers - -
sections advanced up the side aisles. and an -.
at the altar. 90
Orme wilson was best man. and the ush4rs -
Fercy haughton Haskell Derby and Iau~a-'
stockton, cousins of the BRIDE and these Nevvv~
club men: j. ID. Roman Baldwin R. Ti,,nrsA
Beeckman, Charles d. Wetmore Robert Goelst -
James W. Appleton.
Inc church decorations were elaborate Thu .s.-
was completely hidden from view by a profus,o- -
palms and potted plants. The rail was one -
OF green, through which peeped in endless ~
bers, large white roses
Miss Mason's gown was Of heavy cream s.su
with long train. The front was laid In na---s
pieats and the skirt trimmed with Old -.
lace In front, with lace hounce around the tra,-
The bodice was cut low. with V-shaped NATE
filled in with lace
She wore diamond necklace and her trt.
was fastened with bunch OF orange bIossovs "
Sne carried bouquet of lilies of the vsIIav sas
orange blossoms, the latter having been Obf.,.eSs
Tor the occasion from hOthOuses in Norfolk va asa
MT ana Mrs. Wilson were driven from ire
70 the residence of DR.. a. Lawrence MssC-U I'd
were held. - O oiedAraxg
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-12
CLUBBING FOREIGN CORPORATIONS.

The Corporation Tax bill now before the legis-
lature proposes TO make revolutionary change
in the States attitude toward foreign corpora
tons. At present companies doing business
here under foreign charters pay taxes on that
part of their capital employed here. Early IN
the session bill was introduced to tax all these
corporations upon their entire capital, no mat
ter how small the business done here or how
large the tax levied on that capital elsewhere
This scheme was so Objectionable that it was
withdrawn under the pressure of adverse COM
ment. Now a new plan has appeared in the
Senate, has been reported without a hearing
and is apparently to be passed by its sponsors,
If possible without giving the people due chance
TO consider the momentous questions involved
The essential feature OF the amended bill is
that, while taxing corporations using 20 per
cent or more of their capital in this State on
that 20 per cent. it taxes corporations, domestic
and foreign, using less than 20 per cent here on
the entire capital 1t defines doing business in
this State so broadly TO include the oper-
atoms Of corporation which employs an agent
here TO buy or sell goods, and a subsidiary cor
poration doing all its business here would, never
theiess, involve the foreign corporation for
which it was the substitute.
The purpose Of this measure is perfectly clear.
1t Is intended to force corporations whose neees-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-12
NOT A SUBSTANTIAL DIET.

The dismissal Of certain foreign members Of
the faculty OF the imperial university in the
Chinese capital seems to have been FASTENED by
the importunate demands Of the learned pundits
for the payment OF their salaries. But what
sort of treatment did these erudte sages look
for when they consented TO occupy the seats OF
wisdom in Picking? Aliens who enter the service
Of Oriental potentates often discover that they
are expected to live largely on a diet of hope
deferred. and to become accomplished past
masters of fasting as was DIR. Tanner in his
prime.
In most OF those unfortunate Asiatic realms
whose affairs are not carefully regulated by
some philanthropic Occidental nation, even the
palace guards almost invariably far in
arrears Of wages. And If the fighting men are
recompensed for the most part in empty prom
ises is It surprising that the venerable philoso-
pliers and college professors in many parts Of
the Orient are fed chiefly on the east wind?
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stiles require them to do business In this COM
mercial and financial centre to invest here a
fifth of their capital. Perhaps the policy of
clubbing people who come here to do a little
business until they consent to do more is good
economics. Perhaps a narrow and churIish
proscriptive policy toward foreign corporations
will promote our growth IN wealth better than
an open door and free business relations If
so, the fact should be made manifest beyond
doubt, and NewYOrk should not blindly take
course which may involve retaliation by other
States and will certainly drive from here all
corporations only an insignificant part of whose
business is centred here. The State has the I'M
doubted right absolutely to refuse entrance
here TO all foreign corporations but if it lets
them come in at all it should treat them fairly.
The interest In having them do business here
is mutual. NeWYOrk people want to deal with
them or there would be no reason for their
coming here. 1t is therefore not only unjust,
but shortsighted, to drive them away or give
them unreasonable annoyance.
This measure would impose prohibitive taxes
on many foreign corporations. great English
pottery, with millions invested in the manufact-
ure of fine china, has an agent here for the
convenience of people who want to buy that par
ticular ware. Should it be taxed here on all
those millions? A great steel plant in PittSburg
must come far from the coal and IRON mines,
where manufacture is cheap, and establish
useless plant with a fifth Of its capital, or pay
taxes here on all its mines and plants, wher-
ever situated as the price of doing any business
here at all. Is that just? We fear some mem
bers of the legislature will say it is, for 1t looks
as if this bill was scheme to hold up some of
the great industrial corporations whose prop
erty is largely out of the State, but whose stock
is largely traded in here. The penal provision
that If any corporation fails to take out the re-
quired license and pay taxes its stock may be
taxed personal property in the hands Of in
dividual holders in this State would seem to in
dictate something Of the kind
The end OF the session IS approaching, and 1t
would he far better to defer any needed reform
in the Corporation Tax law to another year than
to pass in haste and without discussion this
crude measure 1t is ceverly drafted by men
who understand the workings Of tax laws and
the tricks of evading them, that 1t would
doubtless he most efficient in the operation of
its drastic provisions. But II shows a lack of
breadth and failure TO grasp enlightened prin-
ciples of taxation. The Empire State cannot
afford TO interfere with commerce and industry
IN this fashion.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-12

competence. The resulting amendment the only
one unanimously approved by the delegates, was
not separately submitted to popular vote, and
therefore the election at which it was adopted
as a part of the revision did not indicate the
state Of feeling regarding it. Two years later,
however the people defeated an attempt TO take
down the barrier. which had been skilfully
promoted and to which two legislatures had
consented, by a majority of almost four hun
dred thousand notes.-the largest majority it is
said, ever recorded for or against any propo-
sitiOn or candidate in the history OF the COM
monwealth. There is good reason TO believe
that public sentiment in defence of the forests
has steadily grown stronger during the last six
years, and that any scheme to make their
spoliation easier, which was clearly recognized
as SUCH would be overwhelmingly rejected at
the polls, though perhaps not by so immense
vote as that which suspicious Of bad faith called
out in 1896
1t is our opinion, therefore, that a consider
able legislative support for measures of this
character involves less real danger to the forests
than some nervous persons suppose, and that
the people might be safely trusted to pronounce
judgment on any reckless or tricky scheme.
But while there is no propriety in putting them
to that trouble, 1t would, perhaps. be worth
while to submit a forest amendment which had
been intelligently and honestly drawn to gen.
eral discussion, and ultimately to popular vote
if II survived the preliminary tests at Albany.
It is clear that the Davis amendment is not
worthy of that process. and we have grave
doubts about the proposal Of Senator Brown
which made unexpected progress yesterday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-12

invited TO take time by the forelock. visit tbs
COmpany'S wareroOms and inspect samples. II "a
ehlivening to reflect that large four story build
ing is used exclusively by the company for tns
transaC tion Of It's business and that the COM
Pany has 'inaugurated new era in funeral direct
ing"
One looks confidently for the legend. Paste this
in your hat" or Don't forget US" but for sons
unknown reason neither appears in the pamphlet:
These cheering announcements have been CIR.
culated widely in Brooklyn of Iate-tOO late, n
some cases. One of them was addressed TO a man
who had been dead several months. His widow
got the pamphlet, and responded thus,
Gentlemen: Your kind offer received. TnanS
you, so much but am afraid you behind tns
times had a brother who died in Phila delphlA
last year. You might write his family"
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TO SAIL FOR THE MEDITERRANEAu
DIR. AND MRS LYMAN ABBOTT ANro,,c. --,.
PASSENGERS ON THE PRINzEssN
VICTORIA LJJIsE

The twin screw cruising yacht of the Harnbu-.
American Line the Prinzessin Victoria Luise. wi
san to-day for her third cruise from this mort ,ha
season. The two previous cruises have been 10 ~.
West Indies and Venezuela and Mexico 7nn
cruise will be to the Mediterranean and the B1a,,
Sea
Among those who will sail on her are thu p
DIR. and Mrs. Lyman Abbott, Miss Beatrice Abbot,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Blake Baker. Mrs q -orxs a
Castleman Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan b. Currev K.-
Coils DR.. H. E. Dearholt. Mr.. and Mrs Fredars,
C.. Herrick. Miss Ethel Herrick, Miss Helen Irwin
A. ]. OstheimeT. Austrian consul at PhfIadenbA
and wife; w. r. Smith. Mrs Frank C. Seana1
Miss H. Z Sayre and Mr.. and Mrs. Edward !
Wckes. A large number OF people viii jon N
yacht at Genoa to take the remainder OF the c-p-.
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dmusemeufs,

ACADEMY OF srUEIo-2+ib-undsrT Two NA{h
FfJOU THEATRE 2.15-s:20-The CLIMBER
the
cASTNo-s:3O- Simplicity.
CRITERION THEATRF5-s-Du Barry.
DALY'S THEATRE 2:lo-s 2o-Notre Derne.
EDEN MUSEfE-Day and Evenng-World IN Wax
EMPIRE THEATRE . :20-The Twin Sister.
FOURTEENTH ST. THEATRE-2-s-FpKy Grandpa
GARDEN THEATRD-s.l5- Marian.
GAEFlICK THEATRE s;30-A Message from Mars.
HERALD SQUARE neutrality-suspicious. FarueLL
IRVING PLACE THE .oo-FTauen Heute.
KEITES-l0 10 1O:3U-Continucus Performance.
RNICKERBOCKEt THEATRES l5-The Toreaoor.
LYCEUM THEATRE S:3e-The Girl and the Judge.
NADISON SQUARB THEATRE-2-S:30--On the quiet
MADISON SQUARE; GARDEN-1O q. m. 20 II .. H.
SpOrtsmens SHOW.
MANHATTAN THEATRE- % Her Lord and Master.
ACRhAH HILL THEATRE-S-The Christian .
NV SAVOY THEATRE 3O-The Way OF TIE
SBW-YoHK THEA -2:15-s-Hall OF Fame
PASTOR S-COntinuous Performance.
PEoCToRs FIFTH AVENUE 30 lO:3O-The Royal
Box and Varieties
PEoCToRs TWENTY-THIRD sTREET-1:30 TO 1880
Varieties.
PRocToRs 18TH sTRBET-1.3o to 1O:3O-Mstakes
VIII Happen Varieties
PROCTORS FIFTY EIGHTH STREET-1:30 to 1880
At the White Horse Tavern and Varieties.
EE1fI BIIC-2-S:15--A You Like
NICTORIA-S:15-M iustreIs
wA1LAcKs THEATRE-2:15-s:2O-A Gentlemen Of
France
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-12
GENERAL FUNSTON IN CHICAGO.

Chicago. March 11--Generai Frederick Funstor
the guest Of honor at dinner tonight in thu
clubhouse OF the Marquette Club. members Of the
Lincoln Club also sharing in the occasion. General
Funston arrived in the city this afternoon. and
met by members Of the City Council and OF the
Marquette Club 1t was the original intention 10
mold great public reception. but General Funston
said his present physical condition not equal
the strain.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-12
OPERATION on GOVERNOR TAFT.

Cincinnati March 11-WiIliam H. Taft Governors
Of the Philippines. underwent a surgical operation
to-day at the Jewish Hospital in this city He had
contemplated the operation since his consultation
with specialist in New-York Immediately after
his return from Manila. The operation is not rec
garded a serious one, and il successfully
performed The patient is reported doing nicelys
He will be In the hospital perhaps three weeks.
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BRILLIANT BOSTON WEDDING.

MISS MARION sTEADMAN MASON AND RICH
ARD THORNDIKE WILSON. UNITED
Boston. March II (SpeciaD-Emanuel Church on
Newburyst this city. scene of the brilliant
noon wedding OF Miss Marion Steadman Mason OF
Boston, and Richard Thor9dike Wilson. jr. of New
York City. The ceremony was performed by the
Rev. Arthur Lawrence of st. PauIs Church a
brother OF Bishop Lawrence who was present in
the church but took part In the ceremony
The church crowded with Boston and New
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MISS ROOSEVELT OFF FOR HAVANA.

Tampa, Fla, March II (SpeciaD.-Miss Ahcs
Roosevelt and Senator Thomas c. PIatt were
among the passengers who sailed this morning on
the Peninsular and Occidental Line steamship Mas
cote for Havana Senator Platt. accompanied BY
a party of friends, arrived here yesterday the
private Idler. Miss Roosevelt arrived early
this morning. She did not leave the sleeper until
Just before the steamer sailed. A crowd gathered
at the pier to get a glimpse OF the Presidents
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NETWORK SOCIETY.

Prince Henry's departure for Europe and the
marriage at Boston of Richard T. Wilson. jr.. TO
Miss Marion Mason occupied the attention of New
York society yesterday large party OF relatives
and friends of both bridegroom and bride went
from here 70 Boston on Monday by special train
for the wedding.
Mr.. and Mrs. George w. Vanderbilt have left
town and gone to Biltrore, their place in North
Carolina where they entertaining house party
including the British Ambassador, Lord Pauncefote.
The Morgan Chamber Music Club gives a concert
this afternoon at three o'clock at the house Mrs
J. w. Miller, in East Thirteth-st-, and tonight
Dudley F Phelps tr1 , eptertains the "Wednesday
Twenty fOurth-st.
The Duke Of Newcastle who has been spending
a few days at the clubhouse at Chatsworth y. J.,
has returned to town and is at the Savoy.
Among the dinner parties given last night was
one by Mr.. and Mrs ". Storrs Wells their
house. in East Fifty-seventh-st. Miss Leary gave
her usual reception with music in the afternoon,
evening.
1t is on Tuesday next that Mrs Henry W Poor's
musical takes place her house. in Lexington
and not this week, has been announced.
DIT and Mrs. Won veverhout Thompson have gone
the middle of April.
Dances will be given on Easter Monday, March
81 by Mr.. and Mrs Clarence A Postley, of No. ST.
Fifth-ave., at Sherry's for their daughter Elise.
and by Mrs David n. Morrison at Dodworth's. for
her daughter Natalie
Mr. and Mrs. Seymour L. Cromwell have returned
TO town from Aiken. s. c.. and at their house.
in East F1fty-third-st-
Peter Marie IS at Jekyls Island where large
party OF New-Yorkers comprising among others
Mrs William Douglas. DIR. and Mrs. James W.
Markoe and Mr.. and Mrs John Hobart Warren, as
well as Miss Morgan, have arrived by special train.
Archbishop Corrfgan Is entertaining two members
Of the Papal household at his house In Madisou-ave
They are Monsignor SAM de Samper and Monsignor
Carroll, who their way TO Mexico, intrusted
with the negotiation of resumption of diplomatic
relations between the Vatican and the Mexican
Government.
number Of well known names appear on the
list Of public school inspectors just appointed.
Among them are those OF Mrs. Herbert Parsons
who was Miss Elsie Clews: Mrs. Charles de Kay
Mrs. Edward NJ. Townsend and Mrs John r
Mum.