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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-13
FRANCHISE VALUATIONS DISCUSSED.

Albany, March 12-The State Tax Commission to-
day gave hearing to representatives of corpora
lions of Buffalo, Rochester. Ithaca, jamestown and
Goversville whose special franchise valuations for
the current year are about to be fixed The COM
mission Is now fixing valuations for the third year.
although the courts have yet to pass upon the
constitutionalty OF the law.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-13
SPANISH MINISTER RESIGNS.

Madrid, March 12-Premier Sagasta was received
in audience by the Queen Regent to-day, and IN
formed her majesty Of the definite resignation OF
Senior Urzafz the Minister of Finance. The Cabinet
is 10 meet tomorrow. under the presidency of
se6or Sagasta when new heads Of the ministries
Of Finance and the Interior will be appointed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-13
TWO BoER OFFICERS KILLED.

cape Town, March 12.-In a sxirmish near
Pearston, Cape Colony. March TO- between
some British troops and Commandant Foucher's
force of Beers. Commandant Ovendaal and
Field Cornet Van der Walt were killed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-13
PENNSYLVANIA BILL PASSED.
SENATE FAvORs PROPOSED TUNNELS AND
WOULD ALLOW THE FRANCHISE.

WOULD ALLOW THE FRANCHISE
BY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.l
Albany, March 12.-The Senate this afternoon
passed Assemblyman Kelsey's bill authorizing
the Board of Aldermen of New-York with the
approval of the Board of Estimate and Appor-
tionment. to grant to the Pennsylvania Railway
Company franchise to construct railway tun-
mel beneath Manhattan Island.
The plan of the Pennsylvania Railway Com
pany is 70 construct two tunnels under the
North River between New-Jersey and Thirtieth-
St Manhattan; then for two underground tun-
nels to a railway station at Eighth-ave.. and
then for three tunnels beneath Manhattan ISL
and and the East River to Long Island City
The Democratic Senators. with the exception
of Senator McCarren. voted against the bill.
1t was an opposition that was not meant to be
serious.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-13
TENEMENT BILL REPORTED

Albany. March 12-The Cities Committee this
morning reported favorably to the Senate tha
Stranahan Tenement House BILL advocated by
Robert W. De Forest, Tenement House Commits
sioner The amendments proposed involve no de-
parture from the principles underlying the bin
OF the clearer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-13
BRINGING WAEgLAND's PASSENGERS

Liverpool March 12.-Most Of the passengers Of
the Red Star Line steamer Waesland, which was
sunk in a collision with the British steamer Har-
monides on March off Holyhead, sailed for Phila-
delphia to-day on board the steamer Noordland, of
the IN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-13
DOCK BILL REPORTED.

Albany, March Il (SpeciaD.-The Kelsey bill per-
hitting the Dock Commissioner OF New-York to
issue temporary permits OF not more than one wear
for the use OF wharf property in the city of New
York was reported favorably to-day by the AS
sembly Cities Committee
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-13
DEER NOT DECIDED UPON.

Albany. March Ex-Governor Oden who has re-
turned from Washington. would not discuss his
visit nor the political happenings that occurred
while he was in the national capital. When ques-
toned concerning the rumor that he had decided
TO appoint Division Superintendent Derr. OF the
Erie Railroad member of the State Board OF
Railroad Commissioners, he said:
The report is without foundation. I have made
no decision. Mr.. Derr is of the many cand-
dates for appointment. | nave vet made any
inquiry as to his qualifications for the office.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-13

A dispatch from the Pretoria correspondent of
me London Standard" March 4. said Mr. steyn
ana General De Wet were reported to be comforting
with General Botha in the Utrecht district OF the
Transvaal Colony. Utrecht is about one hundred
and sixty miles from Wove Hook. which is a point
on the Bloemfonten- Pretoria railway just south Of
me Eaal River. From the direction they We're
travelling II is evidently the purpose of Steyn and
D De wet TO join General De La Rey in the Western
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-13

PRINTED FALSE STORY CONCERNING THE
EMPEROR

PRINTED FALSE STORY CONCERNING THE
EMPEROR.
Berlin, March 12.--The Editor Of the "Potsdamer
Zeltung was to-day sentenced to two months i'm
pr1sonment, and the publisher of the paper was
hned 800 marks. for printing false story 10 the
effect that Emperor William had reprimanded the
LIST Guards at their barracks December last
According TO a dispatch from Berlin on December
O. 1901 Emperor William on the previous morn
ms after attending divine service entered the
barracks or the LIST Guards at Potsdam and took
the opportunity to comment upon the conduct Of
two officers Of the regiment. who, when the loving
cup was passed around few nights before were
said TO have caused dismay TO the assembled COM
pany by avowing they would fight dueIs whenever
honor required it, regardless of his majesty's de-
cree 10 the contrary. The Emperor was reported
70 nave said 10 General Won Gossler the Minister
Of War, that he would dismiss peremptoriIy any
oIncer OF the army who dsobeyed his lust pro
visions visions against duellng. Emperor William, it was
Iurtner asserted abiding to mis- not wearing the
uniform of the 1st Guards, said he did not Do so
because Of his disapprovaI Of the regiments dueng
proclivities. = '+e
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-13
BOER LEADERS TO JOIN HANDS.
DE WET AND sTEYN MAKING FOR DE LA
REY'S- TERRITORY.

helIbron, Orange River Colony, March lit
Is reported that General De Wet and President
Steyn crossed the main railroad line on the
mght of March 8, five miles north of Wolve
Hook, going west
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-13

The report OF the foreign ministers who were
charged with the consolidation OF the claims arising
from the Boxer uprisings. showed that the de-
mands aggregated 462 100000 taes Before that total
WIS reached China had agreed to pay an indemnity
amounting 10 100000 taels, full compensation
for the losses sustained during the Boxer troubles
In order 10 avoid taking steps looking to com
polling China to undertake TO pay the additional
R0oOo taels. the government of the United States
proposed to the interested powers that each should
scale down its total claim sufficiently wipe out
the balance Of 100000 taels. The proposal how
ever. met with strong objection the part OF at
least Two powers, and when the February install
ment or the indemnity was offered TO the bankers
commission appointed to receive it. the commits
now lying In the Chinese Bank, at Shanghai. Sir
Robert Hart, inspector General of Chinese Gus
toms sent letters to the ministers on March s
Gaining attention TO the complications likely TO
result in the event Of the money being destroyed
diverted 30
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-13

Emil L. Boas, agent OF the Hamburg-Amercan
Line, said last night that he knew nothing of any
agreement on rates, and that the annual report
would not be made public before the annual meet
ing 10 be held the latter part of this month the
early part of April
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-13
COMPANY'S REPORT.
AN AGREEMENT WITH OTHER COMPANIES
TO RAISE RATES SOON TO BE
PUBLISHED.

Berlin, March 1.-THE annual report of the
Hamburg-American Steam Packet Company an
nounces TIL agreement with other COM
panies TO raise rates will soon be published
In this annual report the reduced earnings of
the company are attributed to the shortage in
American corn exports and also TO the fact
that the heavy domestic consumption of Ameri-
can manufactures causes neglect of foreign
markets.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-13
THE INDEMNITY PAYMENTS.

MINISTER'S AT PEKING SAY THE BANKERS
COMMISSION ERRED.
Picking March 12-At a meeting of the min
listers Of the powers to-day 1t was decided that
the Bankers Commission erred in refusing TO
accept the February instalment Of the Chinese
indemnity and the commission was advised to
devise means TO accept the Chinese tenders. The
ministers We're unable to agree on a plan TO re-
duce the claims of the powers where these are
in excess Of their pro rata share Of the indem-
nifty.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-04
MORE RIOTSFEARED
BY FOREIGNERS
IN CHINA
REPETITION OF UPRIsINes IN THE
DRAGON EMPIRE ARE AGAIN
CAUSING ANXIETY TO
THE FOREIGNERS.

WASHINGTON. Aug. 2--oficials and
others here who make a study Of the Chi
nese empire say that there are indica-
tons of another rising against foreigners.
This feeling prevails in the treaty ports
where IL is the opinion that the Chinese
government failed 10 profit by the lesson
taught her two years ago by the rising
Of thesboxers. These reports are confirmed
TO a certain extent by the missionaries.
The suggestion is even made that the
recent friction over the indemnity, occa-
stoned by the difference I'm the rate of
exchange. was in some part due to the
Chinese government who desired to i'm
press upon their people the burdensome-
ness OF the foreign demands.
The government has politics Of its own.
II has shifted upon the provinces. which
IS already taxed to the utmost, its for
eign obligations growing out Of the box
er uprisings. in the shape of a fine, which
Il has labelled" The foreign indemni-
ty.'' This advertises the exactions Of
the powers and will keep before the people
the fact that they are being taxed for the
foreign devils"
Many instances OF a like character are
recorded In the newspapers of China and
II seems to be the general opinion that the
feeling against the foreigners Is growing
throughout the empire.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-04
AGED RAILROAD MAN
DIES BY OWN HAND

CHARLOTTE. N. c.. Aug. Ia special
from Wilmington, n. c.. says:
Suffering from a shock TO his nervous
system because of an attempt at suicide
by drowning yesterday, Major Abraham
WE'LL aged 70 years. and a soliciting
agent for the Atlantic Coast Line rail-
road, died at o'clock today at his board
ing house In this city.
At 10 o'clock yesterday morning Major
Well made a rather awkward attempt to
drown himself by falling into one Of the
city docks In the Cape Fear river, but two
negro workmen hindered him from self
destruction. He was sent TO his nome
under the care OF physicians. No reason
can be assigned for the rash act OF the
aged man. His duties with the Coast Line
were merely nominal on account or MS
long service, the salary good and his po-
sitfon for life. He leaves two daughters
in San Francisco, and one each In Boston,
Philadelphia and Macon, Ga Two sons
also live in San Francisco and Philadei-
phia. a third son, Colonel WE'LL, who was
prominent in state politics, died several
years ago In New York
II Is said OF Major WE'LL that he was the
only one IN Charlotte TO entertain Presi-
dent Jefferson Davis and family of the
Confederacy on their memorable flight
from Richmond, after the war. The local
camp OF veterans will attend the funeral
in a body tomorrow as mark OF appreci-
alton for that act.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-04
RAILWAY AND STATE
To ARBITRATE
TAXES
JUDGE ATKINSON, FOR STATE,
AND HOWARD THOMPSON,
FOR THE ROAD, WILL
MEET IN ATLANTA.

A meeting OF the arbitrators represent
ing the Southern railway company and
the state of Georgia viii be held at the
capitol tomorrow to settle the tax
differences between the state and the
railroad company, which amount is more
than $S,OOOOO0.
Comptroller General Wright has been
invited to attend the meeting. This is
the first time the comptroller has been
requested to attend a session Of the ar
bitrators, and it is expected that he will
be called upon to, testify.
Judge Spencer r. Atkinson represents
the state, Howard Thompson, of Gaines
vile, represents the, Southern railway,
and ]. J. Strickland, OF Athens, is the
umpire Judge Atkinson and Comptroller
Wright have different views as to the
duties of arbitrator. Judge Atkinson
thinks Il is said, that the arbitrators
constitute a court and that both the rail-
road and the state should present evil
dence regarding the returns. and that af-
ter reviewing the evidence the arbitrators
should make up decision
Comptroller Wright contends, however.
that the duty of the arbitrator is to hear
evidence from the railroad company. to
show why the return made by the rail-
roads is a proper one, and in event they
fail to show, It Is the duty Of the ar
bitrators to sustain the state.
Comptroller Wright say, however, he
will attend the meeting next month.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-04
RIVALS MAY RUN FOR
PRESIDENT OF SOCIETY

The next meeting of the State Agricul-
tural society will be held in Macon on
the Second Wednesday in August. Presi-
dent Dudley NJ. Hughes is now
preparing notices to send to the
members of the association notifying
them of the meeting.
Friends of Major G. NJ. Ryals OF Sa-
vannah, are said to be urging him to be-
come president of the organization this
year. Major Ryals was a candidate last
year. but President Hughes won out. Ma
jor Ryals, it is expected. will stand for
the position this year.
1t Is understood that no effort has been
made to secure passes from the railroads
this year for the members attending the
meetings. Last year the railroads turn
ed down the applications, and it is said
that the members are rather angry at the
common carrier companies for declining
to grant their requests.
Despite the fact that there Will be no
passes granted, 1t is expected that there
will be a large attendance. The meetings
are always interesting, and the farmers
always have a good ,4me. Macon people
are making preparations to entertain the
farmers when they visit the Central City.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-04
WILL RUSSIA ATTEMPT
TO CONTROL TRUSTS?

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2-The state de-
partment is puzzled over the latest note
from Russia relating to the trust con-
ference. 1t is not an invitation and re-
ouires no action by our government, in
asmuch as we did not take part in the
dent of the United States has no power
to enter into any agreement that might
affect our tariff laws.
DIPLOMATS in washington would like to
know what the object Of Russia has In
view in calling this general trust con-
ference 1t is not thought for moment
that M. de- Witte, the Russian minister
of finance believes that the powers can
control the trusts 1t is only about year
ago that a tariff war was started between
the United States and Russia on account
of the sugar question. The question is
still pending and new commercial treaty
will probably be the result. Russia now
expects trouble with Austria, Germany
and England over the sugar bounty ques-
tion-the question which caused the
trouble between the United States and
Russia If those countries carry out the
agreement of the Brussels convention and
abolish sugar bounties there will be tar
If war IN Europe, especially If discrimi-
mating duties are imposed on Russian SUI
gar on the assumption that 1t is bounty
fed.
II Is DeleNeu lhSlt ZIG RuSSAoh tiiAAAs i,
is paving the way for a firm stand on this
question. Austria. Germany and England
are the home of trusts and combinations
Of capital are welcomed; while on the
other hand Russia has no trusts with the
exception Of the petroleum monopoly
which is controlled by the government.
NJ. DeWitte is said to have a purpose
in his proposition for trust conference.
1t is believed that he proposes to take
the stand that IL discriminating duties
are anywhere imposed on Russian sugar
because the government controls the do
nestle market Russia will impose dis
eliminating duty on all trust made arti-
cles or all products of other countries that
are benefited by government protection.
It is believed that this move on the part of
Russia will result in new commercial
treaties which will be advantageous for
her.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-04
DUELIST HILDERBRAND
PARD0NED BY KAISER

BERLIN, July 31.-Emperor William has
pardoned Lieutenant Hildebrand, who was
sentenced to two years Imprisonment in a
fortress for the killing of Lieutenant
Blaskowitz, in a duel last November
, The AFFAIR attracted widespread Iatten-
ton because Blaskowi.z was shot and
killed on the morning of the day set for
his wedding.
The duel, which took place at Inster-
burg, East Prussia. followed an episode in
which Lieutenant Blaskowitz while intox-
icated at his bachelors dinner, struck
Lieutenant Hildebrand. A regimental
court of honor decided that the duel was
unavoidable. An investigation developed
the fact that Lieutenant. Blaskowitz
awoke the day after his bachelor dinner
without any recollection of the alteration
and went TO visit his fancee, whence he
was recalled to fight the duel.
Lieutenant Hildebrand served only
seven months of his sentence. Military
men explain the pardon by saying that
Lieutenant Hildebrand acted simply as
the laws OF honor required; that he had to
fight and kill his opponent II he could.
There was considerable criticism of the
sentence Of the two years Imprisonment
a courtmartial on the ground that it was
inadequate. Comment was caused also
by the fact that the trial was held behind
closed doors, and that newspaper CORES
pondents were forbidden.-to report any
thing concerning the meeting which
brought about the duel.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-04
WILL SPEND THREE MILLION
DOLLARS IN NORTH CAROLINA

RALEIGH N. c.. Aug. lie. w. Sledd
Of Providence r. L.. the head Of two new
companies with three million capital, last
evening disclosed to The Journal CORES
pendent the partial plans of the greatest
development scheme in the history of this
state. The Carroll Colony company, with
H,0O0.000 capital and the North Carolina
Central railroad, with s2.0O0,OO0 capital, are
the enterprises for which Mr.. Sledd has
filed Incorporation papers. Large tracts
of land have been purchased in Cumber-
land. Robson, Moore, Montgomery, Ran
dolph. Stanly and Cabarrus counties, and
the railroad will be built from Concord to
Fayetteville a distance of $50 miles. Sur
veys for the route are practically COM
pleted and the grading will begin in 60
days. The road will be built by the North
Carolina Central Railroad company with
out dollar of subscription by any place
along the line.
Cooperating with the railroad the Car
olina Colony company will build factories
along the line and establish towns. The
emigrants will be secured from the north
west, New England and Europe. Only the
best classes of Europeans will be solicited
and these will be brought from Germany,
Sweden an Finland. Both corporations
are promoted by New England men and
are backed by unlimited capital.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-04
GAS IN EARTH's BOWELS
CAUSE or SEISMIC JARS

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. John Con-
way, who has made a life-study of the
geology Of the country, believes that the
disturbances are in no way due to vol
canic activity, but occasioned by local
conditions. His theory is that the earth
quakes are occasioned by subsidences
caused by the action of the subterranean
gases and oils in which the region is
known to abound.
It has been known for years that gas
was being generated beneath the earth's
surface In the vicinity of Los Alamos.
Professor Sillman, Of Yale, in 1856, put
forward that theory and added that he
had nowhere seen such evidences of the
presence Of hydrocarbons. This was sub
Stimulated lately by F. Mcmillan, a San
Francisco mining engineer.
For many years there has been a small
active volcano on the Los Alamos side
Of the mountain which lies between that
place and Santa Barbara. Smoke and
steam constantly issue from various ifs
sures along the summit of plateau or
Shelf near the northern slope of the noun
tain. Viewed from the distance of the
old stage road, these manifestations ap-
pear like small camp fires. They have
never developed any alarming tendencies
and have attracted very little direct
investigation.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-04
INDIAN SPRING TO
HAVE BIG CAMP
MEETING
HOLINESS PEOPLE WILL MEET
AGAIN THIS MoNTH-FIVE
THOUSAND PEOPLE EX-
PEcTED TO ATTEND.

The annual camp meeting at the Holt
ness Camp Ground. near Indian Spring,
Ga, will begin next Sunday week, and
will continue throughout the week until
the following Sunday. Great preparations
are being made for the big meeting, and
an attendance of 5000 people is expected
every day throughout the meeting.
Regular meetings have been held at
Indian Spring since 1891, and great in
terest is always taken in the annual
gatherings. People from all sections OF
the state visit the camp grounds and
participate in the services. Charles ID.
Tillman of Atlanta, WIN be in charge
of the musical program this year.
The camp grounds are now being put
in order, and will be in splendid shape
by the timo the meeting begins. Reduced
rates have been offered by the railroads
on account of the religious gathering, and
in addition hundreds of people are ex-
pected to come by private conveyances.
Rev H. c. Morrison, editor. Of the Pen
tecostal Herald, and one Of the most
prominent divines in the south, will lead
the meeting. The officers Of the associa-
ton in charge of the meeting are W. A.
Dodge, president; G.. w. Matthews, sec
rotary; f. c. Benson, treasurer, and
Charles d. Tillman, musical director
Arrangements have been made with the
postofflce at Indian Spring for the delivery
and collection of mail twice each day.
The FIovila and Indian Spring railroad
will run special trains to and from the
camp ground each day of the meeting.
Numerous cottages are being built on
the camp grounds. To people who will
build cottages the ground is donated. free,
and according to a circular issued by the
camp meeting association lumber can be
procured at a very low rate. About twen-
ty cottages were erected last year, and 1t
-
Will be built on the camp grounds this
year.