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New-York tribune., 1902-08-05
REuOUNT DISCUSSION AGAIN.
ANOTHER SHARP DEBATE IN THE HOUSE
OF COMMONS


London, Aug 4.-The remount scandals were
again aired in the House of Commons to-day in
the of discussion of the army estimates
ard the item of transportation and remounts.
Sir Charles Dixie (Advan need RADICAL suggested
the publication of the evidence bearing the
remount scandals obtained from the United
States and Argentina. Colonel John P. Nolan
Nationality condemned the loose system of
contracts under which such scandals were pos
sible, while several other members of the House
depreca ted the method of purchasing horses
through middlemen.
Mr.. Brodrick. the War Secretary. replying,
said the members overlooked the difficulties in
the way of providing hundred and fifty
thousand horses in an emergency He said the
government intended 10 probe the charges. but
that he believed some remount officers had been
harshly judged. He did not believe that Lord
Kitchener would Join in the universal cry
against the remount department.
In answer to the War Secretary. john Dillon
CNationasD asserted that Mr.. BrOdrck's vague
speech only strengthened his suspicious. and he
pointed out instance of this. that the gov
ernment had not denied that Major Studdert
had profted largely through buying horses In
Ireland under d false name.
Mr.. Brodrick denied that he had no disposi-
ton to push the Studdert and other investiga-
tions. and said the government would go to the
fullest extremes convict the perpetrators of
conspiracy and fraud. The vote the item
OF transportation and Temount was agreed to.
New-York tribune., 1902-08-05
KING EDWARD STRONGER.
WATCHES RACES FROM ROYAL VESSEL
THE METEOR SCRATCHED.

WATCHES RACES FROM ROYAL VESSEL
THE METEOR SCRATCHED.
Cowes Aug. liking Edward to-day. for the
first time since his illness, walked UP and down
a fight of stairs without assistance. He also
enjoyed a stroll upon the upper promenade deck
OF the royal yacht Victoria and Albert from
which a splendid view of the yacht races was
obtainable Empress Eugene. who has arrived
here on her yacht, the Thistle visited King Ed
ward to-day Queen Alexandra. Princess Vic
toria and Sir Frederick Treves took a cruise
to-day on board the royal yacht Osborne.
The regatta week opened with every prospect
for record meeting, and only fine weather is
needed to insure the complete success of the
Royal Yacht Squadrons racing. The presence
OF the King has caused added interest to be
taken in the event. There much specula
tion as to the performance of the German En-
peror's Meteor III, which to hoist her racing
flag for the first time in British waters.
The race for yachts of over seventy mine feet
proved a disappointment, the Meteor and George
Waetjens Navahoe both being scratched. The
Sybarita, owned by Miles b. Kennedy, of Glas-
gov. sailed over the course alone.
The King was the deck OF the Victoria and
Albert all the morning. watching the start.
There are many big steam yachts in the roads,
including Eugene Hggins's Naruna.
New-York tribune., 1902-08-05
GERuAN WAR TETERAys AT WORK.
FLANs FOR CONSOLIDATING THREE oRGANIzA-



Hamilton Ohio, Aug. 4-The convention Of the
German War Veterans Of America was called TO
order here to-day by the president, Conrad Frank
Erling. Reports were received from sixty-eight
societies OF = membership of nearly 1000.
Various delegations arrived the hal early and
began making offers get the next annual con-
vention. Among those making the greatest offers
are Cleveland st. Paul and Aurora. III. The hnan-
cial affairs Of the organization reported IN
excellent condition
The election of officers Will he held Tomorrow
ana August Schall or Cincinnati. is prominently
spoken of for the next president John Embs Of
Louisville, the present vice president is also
candidate.
The discussion Of the matter OF publishing the
bi-weekly organ of the society resulted in the ar-
pointment of a committee. Messrs Vach, Schless-
and Moersch who reported in tavor of Rudolnb
Won Ahefeld Of Cleveland. the publisher OF the
official organ of the bund for the next TWO years
II is understood an important feature Of the CON
vention will be the forming Of one organiza ton
from the three distinct association the regular
Deutscher Krieger Bund the State organization
OF New-York which includes other organization
and an organization in Wisconsin similar to that of
New-Y ork. The New York president. Richard
Miller. Of New York City. and the Wisconsin presi
dent, Max Hattlet of Milwaukee. here to dis
and perfect the plan of consolidation
The convention spent the afternoon al The Fair
Grounds, where a picnic was held
New-York tribune., 1902-08-05
NEW-JERSEF WANTS IT'S SHARE.
ASKS ABOUT 100000 FROM THE FEDERAL
TREASURY ON ACCOUNT OF CIVIL
WAR CLAIMS
ley TELEGRAPH TO THE 7RrFrxE.I

Ilf TELFGRAPH TO THE IkIftNf-.I
Washington, Aug. At is learned at the
Treasury Department that NewJersey is now
making preparations TO share in the benefits OF
the legislation enacted at the last session of
Congress still further TO reimburse the States
for the expenses incurred by them in the civil
War. nearly forty years ago. Like all the other
States which furnished and equipped troops for
the union armies, New-Jersey has received from
the federal government the money which she eH-
pended in this cause but now the State puts in
a claim for about 100000 for interest on that
debt. which originally was less than S3,ooo'ooo'
If a clear case is made out for New-Jersey the
Secretary Of the Treasury will have to allow
the claim as under the new law he will have
no other recourse large percentage or the
amounts collected by the States goes TO the
lobby in Washington for getting through the act
under which this latest raid on the Treasury
has been legalized.
New-York tribune., 1902-08-05
IS SLEEPING HIMSELF TO DEATH.
4 PAINTER EMPLOYED AT CRAMPS YARDS
HAS BEEN UNCONSCIOUS FOR
TWO WEEKS.
my TELEGRAPH TO THE TRrBuNE.l

Trenton, y. ., Aug. Alexander Ries OF NO
395 Hewitt-st.. this city. went into an unnatural
sleep two weeks ago. and all efforts TO awaken
him have proved fruitless- Ries was sent TO ST
Mary's Hospital two weeks ago. and soon after his
reception there he went to sleep He was re
moved from the hospital to A sanatortum here last
Friday. and his Journey on the train had no erect
toward his being aroused. Ries yesterday
taken from the sanatorlum to his home He opened
his eyes upon being placed in bed. but Immediately
closed them again.
at Cramps shipyard. Phia dephia. with nervous
prOstration. Heroic measures have oeen resot teu
TO to arouse him. but without success. He is pro-
nounced by physicians to he sleeping nmseit 70
death His battles medical skill, ana but HttIe
hope is entertained for his recovery.
New-York tribune., 1902-08-05
KAISER TO MAINTAIN ARMY
DISARMAMENT PLAN NOT IN GERNIANY.s
PROGRAMME

Berlin Aug 4.-The King OF Ita1y's proposal =.
a contraction Of European ornaments is a suh-
ject on which the Czar and the German Emperor
will converse at their meeting at RevaI on the
occasion of the Russian naval manoeuvrss
Emperor William probably will give to the sug
gestion no encouragement His opinion, well
known TO diplomats, is that disarmament Ia a
dream of the future, and fantastic idea wha,
considered in connection with the existing Con-
tinental situation Germany cannot consent to
impair her finest instrument of offence. which IA
the defence of her existence he is quoted ss
saying because other nations are unable to
sides. I consider that the army returns to the
nation all that it costs in discipline of character
and wholesome training of the boy
Opinion here does not regard the meeting OF
the Emperors of large importance. though it
cannot be called mere visit of kinsmen, for the
reason that the Chancellor, Count Won Bulow
and Count Lamsdorf. the Russian Minister Of
Foreign Affairs. accompany their respective
sovereigns.
new commercial treaty between Russia and
Germany is regarded as still long way of, but
the "Tageblatt' thinks this is one Of the sub
jects to be discussed by the Emperors- Some
government journals express regret that there
is still a strong nti-German feeling in Russian
political and social circles.
Prince Henry joined the Emperor on the trip
This seems to have been a late thought, as moth
ing was known publicly about the Princes In
tention to go to Reval until the official an
nouncement to-day. Prince Henry went on board
the Hohenzollern last night.
The Prince two three days ago assisted in
saving the life of the Austrian aeronaut Stroh-
schneider, whose balloon collapsed over Kiel
Harbor The Prince the accident. went in a
pinnace himself to rescue the aeronaut, and took
him on board the Kaiser Friedrich I'LL
New-York tribune., 1902-08-05
THE PoRTE's HEIR IN PRISON.
PRINCES REsHAD AND DJIMAL ACCUSED
OF TREASON.

London, Aug. 5.-The Constantinople corre
spondent of The Daily Chronicle says that
Prince Reshad, heir apparent to the throne of
Turkey and Prince Djmal the next in success
sion to the throne, have been arrested and i'm
prisoned in Tcheragan Palace. accused of assist
ing the Young Turks party
The correspondent says also that the Governor
of Bagdad reports conflict between the in
habitants of two villages near Divanieh on the
Euphrates. in which about sixty of the villagers
were killed The fight was the outcome of a
quarrel about the ownership of spring situated
between the two villa ges-
New-York tribune., 1902-08-05
OUTBREAK IN HAYTI ENDING.
CAPTAIN MCREA SAYS THERE Is NO
FURTHER DANGER OF SERIOUS
DISTURBANCES

Washington, Aug. 4.-Captain McCrea, OF the
gunboat Machias, to-day informed the Navy
Department that the outbreak il Hayti is prac-
tically over. His cable dispatch. which is dated
Cape Haytien. August f. is follows:
After interviewing authorities aspect Of af-
fairs appears more satisfactory. Nationales are
we'll armed Rebels have been driven from criti-
cal positions. Little enthusiasm. No furtner
danger Of serious disturbances.
Captain McCrea eIuested permission TO go to
San Juan, Porto Rico, for coal. This was
granted, and the Machias will probably come
north Unless there is another outbreak in Hayu.
New-York tribune., 1902-08-05
BEeeAR BAD HONEY BY TIE QUART.
sHE WAS ALSO ABLE TO PRODUCE a ROLL OF
BrI1s-No MORE FREE BREAKFASTS.


The Sisters a St. Nincents Hospital have de-
e,ae6 70 give TO more morning meals 70 Hospital
Annie" They arrived at this decision yesterday
after a discovery made ny Edward Gleason, an
ambulance driver for the hospital For the last
year the woman, who is old and wrinhled. had
appeared the hospital each morning for her
breakfast Her appearance denoted ahject pow
erty She q assortment of rags which scanti-
ly covered her thin frame. and in warm weather
wore neither shoes stockings. Her name was
rot known. and she was called Annie. which was
changed TO Hospital Annie when she became
regular caller.
Yesterday, while she was waiting at the kitchen
door Gleason came ny and stumbled over bundle
which the old woman always carried. There a
suspicious clinkng sound and Gleason decided to
investigate He took the bundle old red petit
fastened with many safety pins. the Sisters
IN the kitchen. After some trouble IL was opened
snd. 10 the surprise of the driver found
contain about two quarts OF small change
Gleason took IL ba ok 10 the woman. whom he found
her knees looking for her bundle. When she
found that il had been opened she produced roll
Of bills from the bosom of her dress. saying. You
might well this too
When questioned she said that she saving
The money 10 buy place in an old woman,s home.
Breakfast given to her Yesterday, but the
Sisters have decided not TO feed her any more.
New-York tribune., 1902-08-05
HUGE DOCK FOR PHILIPPINES.
TO BE BUILT IN THIS COUNTRY AND
TOwED TO MANILA

Washington. Aug 4.--The Navy Department
will soon call for bids for huge floating dock
to accommodate a 10000 ton battleship. TO be
built in the United States and foated over to
the Philippines. This will be one Of the largest
floating drydocks ever constructed The amount
available is 81 100000. and Admiral Endicott.
chief of the Bureau of Yards and Docks. has
about completed the specifications under which
the huge structure will be built. Whether IT will
be towed across the Pacific across the At
lantic through the Suez Canal will depend on the
place of construction. but, in any event the tow
ing of this gigantic steel structure such a dis
tanCe will be formidable undertaking.
New-York tribune., 1902-08-05
NO CHILD LABOR: MIL TO CLOSE.
COTTON DUCK FACTORY TO LEAVE CONNECTICUT
AND SEEK SITE ELSEWHERE.

New Haven Conn. Aug. (SpecaD.-The an
nouncement IS made that the New-Hartford cotton
duck mills one Of the oldest manufacturing con
Germs of the State has decided to shut up shop
and leave Connecticut for some State where the
laws regarding child labor less stringent While
this is not the publicly advertised motive of the
company in moving. It is stated in the Hartford
papers that such is the case. 1t is the first in
stance Of an old Connecticut concern leaving the
State for such a reason. and is attracting marked
attention that account
The Connecticut labor laws do not permit the
employment of children under fourteen years OF
in mills. While the New Hartford company
has been doing well. II is said that the State law
interferes with the hiring of child labor. which
the company desires. that its managers have de-
cided TO look for site where younger. and there
fore cheaper. child labor is permitted and be
employed. The Hartford COurant." in edtorially
commenting cG the fact says. 1T is a most dis
couraging and dscreditab bic sign of The times and
the greed of the hungry dollar
New-York tribune., 1902-08-05
BOTND FOR BRAZIL IN ROWBOAT

Madison. Ind Aug. 4-Nelson Morris. B. A, Phi.
d, a graduate OF Berlin University and Chevalier
Tanered VelIa son of the Rumanian Consul at
Malta. have arrived here from Cincinnati in
rowboat, eighteen feet long. on their way TO Rio
Janeiro. South America. They represent the
London and Berlin Geographical Societies and say
they will make the trip down the Ohio and Mis-
sissippi over the Gulf of Mexico, the Caribbean
Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. roughing II the best
they can all the way Rio Janeiro.
New-York tribune., 1902-08-05
A DENIAL FROM ADMIRAL TAYLOR

Chicago. Aug. 4-Rear Admiral TAYLOR denies
to the effect that believes the United
States and Germany may go war in 1897 When
asked II he had set date for conflict between
the two countries he said:
Such assertions have been credited to mo ara
without Foundation other than that have said o1lr
seacoast defences sn"uid be well protected against
attack py any european power. All naval officers
are or this opinion 1t would be ridiculous for ms
to predict with any nation Our nax-, hoIJ ,'
New-York tribune., 1902-08-05
FRANCES RELIGIOUS TROUBLE.

CONCENTRATIONS NEAR CHAMBERf
WALLS OF SCHOOL GROUNDS BROKEN.
Chanbery, Aug 4-Crowds made demonstra
tions in two neighboring townships to-uoS
against commissaries of police who were closing
up schools conducted by nuns. The tocsln WAS
rung. and the sisters who refused to open theiI
doors to the conlnnissa ries were cheered by the
people The police were eventually Obliged 10
make breaches in the walls of the buidlnss,
whereupon the sisters. amid the cheers OF theiI
sympathzers, left the buildings by the 'front.'
doors.
New-York tribune., 1902-08-05
FIGHT IN TAY4BAS PROFINCE.
BAND OF FILIPINO FANATICS DEFEATED
BY POLICE WITH HEAVY LOSS.

Manila, Aug 4.-Governor Bandholtz of Taya-
bas Province has teIegraphed to Acting Gov
ernor Wright that the combined police forces of
five towns attacked and defeated a force under
Ruperto Rios leader OF a fanatical Filipino So
cety Many of Rios's followers were killed or
wounded. but only few of the police were hurt
The fight occurred near Antimonan-
General Davis has arrived here from Mindanao
and has had an extended conference with Cen
eral Chaffee on the Moro situation.
New-York tribune., 1902-08-05

DEATHS OF TWO AMERICANS REPORTED
Washington. Aug THE War Department to-
day received a cable dispatch from the Act
ing Governor of the Philippines. saying that Clar-
ence F Horton. Supervision OF the Province OF
La Union. died from brain fever on July 81. and
William H. Badger teacher. died from AsiatiC
cholera on August l a Mslisiqui. Province of
Pangasinan. 1t is understood that Mr. Horton =
relatives live in Dalmar. Albany County y. Y,
and Mr.. Badgers AT Charleston. Wash.
New-York tribune., 1902-08-05
ADMIRAL TAILOR CRITICISED.

LEADING BERLIN FAPER ACCUSES HIM OF
'JINGoIsM' AND IGNORANCE
Berlin, Aug. 4.-The utterance attributed to
Rear Admiral Taylor. of the United States Navy
as to n probG hle conflict between Germany and
the United States in 1907. was printed conspicu-
ously here. The "Tageblatt' says il requires all
the wrongheadedness of a lingo combined
with complete ignorance of European affairs 10
ina gne that Germany intends to annex the
Netherlands. Any German admiral so indis-
Greet. the ''Tageblatt' continues would be re-
lieve;l Immediately.
New-York tribune., 1902-08-05
sPRECKELS's FAILURE IN GERu4yy

Berlin. Aug. 4--Peter Spreckels, kinsmsn
of the San francisco Spreckels family is the
principal owner of the private banking house of
Eduard Rocksch. which closed its doors on Fri
day with assets of nominaIly 10000 600 marks
and liabilities of 100000 marks spreckels be-
fore ana since the failure sent dispatches to his
American relatives for help 1t appears that
the American Spreckels family kept consider
able deposit at Dresden. which Peter Spreckels
now asks to have used for the beneat of S;s
creditors - ~
New-York tribune., 1902-08-05
ECCENTRIC DUNKARD PREACHER DEAD.

Baltimore. Aug. 4.-There took place at Hancock.
Md. to-day the funeral of the Rev. Jacob Weller.
aged Dunkard preacher, who had been pastor
of one church in the village for than forty
wears. during which time he accepted a sal
airy other compensation and never took up col
lection Sunday He married more couples and
baptized people than any other Dunkard
preacher. He orator of unusual gifts.
Among his eccentrcities. IL is said, he never
q craYat in his life.
New-York tribune., 1902-08-05
TO PASTURE TEXAS CATTLE IN CANADA

Dallas, Tex. Aug. &C. w. Merchant. J. II. Par
ramere and r G. Anderson. OF Abilene, and Cane
Wilingham of Mcmillan. prominent Texas stock
men. have arrived at Dallas bound for Canada
where they Will engage a range for next season.
Heretofore Texas cowmen have been sending cattle
to the Dakotas and the Wyoming country hut
next spring they will try the experiment OF using
a Canadian range, they expect in Canada 70
meet with less disturbance from public authorities
The Texas com mbination expects TO pasture about
200 head of cattle in Canada next year
New-York tribune., 1902-08-05
SPANISH FESTIVAL AT SANTIAGO.

Santiago de Cuba, Aug. +-There was great
celebration by the Spanish colony here yesterday.
on the occasion of the opening of the Centro Bene-
<cio Hospital in the building formerly used
s,e-dopar+ers by the American officers. The cere
monies were conducted by the Archbishop Of San
yisro de C1iha This was the first demonstration
OF spsniards here since the Sparish-American War.
New-York tribune., 1902-08-05
EMPEROR STARTS FOR REvAL.

Kiel. Aug 4-The imperial yacht Hohenzol-
Iern with Emperor William on board sailed
this morning for Reval
St Petersburg, Aug. 4--Extensive prepara-
tions are being made for the reception OF En-
peror William on his approaching visit TO Rus
STA He will be met by the Gar in the roadstead
OF RevaI and together they will witness the
maneuvres of the Russian squadron OF the
of Car10
New-York tribune., 1902-08-05
HyERTBERG DEFEATS HEGELM4N.

Ernie" Hjertberg former long distance amateur
champion runner. now instructor of the Columbia
University and Knockerbocker Athletic Club track
teams defeated Pete" Hegenan. the veteran six
day pedesfrisn ,n a 6fteen mile the New
West Side Athlatic Club grounds last night by
nearly quarter of a mile he went L"e Instance
In hour and IS minutes
New-York tribune., 1902-08-05
CROWDS GREET SpayJsH r,yc

Madrid Aug. liking Alfonso on his tourney 70
oviedo yesterday, was applauded All along tba
route The town was decorated in honor of thu
hlas A ; nlsIt ana crowds which gathered around
tHe IoWh nan enthusia stcally cheered the yo,I,z
nonareh mona who appeared balcony and acknowi.
New-York tribune., 1902-08-05
FRANCE AND THE VATICAN.
PAPAI. GOVERNMENT TAKES GRAVE VIEW
OF SITUATION.

Rome Aug 4-The Vatican regards the present
situation in France arising from the closing OF un-
authorized congreeationist schools most grave.
as 1t is now believed to be the intention of NJ
Combes the French Premier to denounce the con-
cordat
1t is reported that Cardinal Rampolla, Papai
Secretary of State is still in favor of temporzing
with France, fearing that the hostile attitude OF
the Vatican toward that country would isad 10
graver complications.
Some of the cardinals advocate entire rupture
with France. thus anticipating that republic ana
preventing the passage there of further antt-Cer-
New-York tribune., 1902-08-05
BULGARIAN BRIGANDS ESCAPE

Salonica. Aug. 4-Seven Bulgarian brigands who
were surrounded in the village OF Volka bv three
hundred and fifty Turkish soldiers have asc.nad
uninjured. after having killed four soldier. and
five villagers The brigands burned a considerable
part of the village. '' 'N'e
New-York tribune., 1902-08-05
DISMISSED FOR RAZING.
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT CONFIRMS THE SEN
TENCE OF CADET PENDLETON.

Washington. Aug. 4-President Roosevelt to-day
returned the papers in the case of Alexander G
Pendleton. jr.. TO the War Department, with
Endorsement confirming the sentence OF dismissal.
Pendleton was first class cadet at West Point,
and found guilty Of haZing. He ap-
pointed from Arizona.
New-York tribune., 1902-08-05
DOG FINDS MISSING MAN.
HAD ATTEMPTED SUICIDE AND WAS A
WEEK WITHOUT NoURIsHMENT.

Wtnsted Conn. Aug 4-Every morning for the
last week dog, owned by Louis Weigod. of Win
chester Center has left the house of its master and
returned about two hours later Weigold became
interested In the actions of the dog, and to-day fol-
lowed ii and made a startling discovery. Lying
near a wall. about two miles outside the
town, in a secluded spot was his cousin William
with his throat badly gashed. He was still breath
ing Young Wegold disappeared from home
week ago to-day and II feared at the time
that he had committed suicide. 1t is now believed
that he has been without food or water for week
the dog being his daily companion
New-York tribune., 1902-08-05
SAY POUNDS COMMITTED SUICIDE.

Rounds. at time high in the employ of the
Metropolitan Traction Company. who was found
dead in his home. at No. 255 EIeventh-st Hoboken
July "A. held last evening s.,d the verdict
was suicide by shooting. Mrs. Belts, With whom he
lived. was the principal witness.
New-York tribune., 1902-08-05
TEN THOUSAND NEW PENSIONERS.
COMMISSIONER SAYS THAT WILL. BE THE RE
SUIT OF LEGISLATION AT THE LAST
SESSION OF CONGRESS-

Washington. Aug. 4.-Commssoner Ware to-day
said that legislation enacted by last session of
Congress will result in least 10000 new pension
The number of pensioners July Of this year
999. 44s. This shows n steady growth of the
roll for a number Of years. Commissioner Ware
said to-day that this growth was accounted for by
the constant new pension legislation by Congress.
New-York tribune., 1902-08-05

Topeka Kan Aug. 4.-Congressman William A.
Calderhead (Rep). Of the Vth Kansas District to-
day announced that he will be candidate to sue
cesI United States Senator ". (PonS
whose term expires in 1903
New-York tribune., 1902-08-05
R4TENSBURG A THOUSAND YEARS OLD.

Berlin Aug 4-The quaint old Wdrtemberg city
Of Ravensburg has celebrated the i.0o0th anniver-
sary founding by historical procession rep
resspttnr T successive centuries The King and
Queen Of Wtirtemberg attended the ceremonies
New-York tribune., 1902-08-05
FAMOUS GERMAN BUILDING IN D4EGEF

Berlin Aug 4.-The historical building in Frank
fort in which the old German emperors were
crowned Is beginning 70 crunble- The authorities
have ordered that braces be placed Immediately TO
New-York tribune., 1902-08-05

Mr.. ROOT REACHES CARLSBAD
Carlsbad Aug 4-Elihu Root. United States Sec
retary OF War arrived here to-day. He intends 70
make a long visit here.