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New-York tribune., 1902-01-09
BUSINESS IN THE SENA 7E
MIR GAIIINGER MAKES IMPORTANT
STATEMENTS REGARDING PEN
SION POLICY.

Washington. Jan. SIN the consideration by the
Senate to-day Of private pension legislation some
important statements were made by MT Galhnger'
chairman Of the Committee Pensions. in respect
TO regulations adopted by the committee 10 govern
it in consideration OF private pension bills. He an
nounced that none but absolutely meritorous cases
would be presented to the Senate. and the closest
scrutiny would be given by the committee to every
bin introduced. He said that no pension exceed
ing so a month would be recommended by the
committee for the widow Of a general officer. and
that pensions for the widows of other officers
would be scaled down proportionately.
The interesting case of DR.. La2eare. who at the
Instance of Johns Hopkins University and the gov
ernment went to Cuba and submitted himself TO
inoculation with yellow fever through mosquito
bites and died from the disease thus contracted
brought up =" Mr. McComas, who inquired
whether DIR. I.azeare's widow would be entitled 10
a pension. No decision was reached. but 1t was
the opinion OF Senators GaIlinger and Cockre
that the had no pensiOnable status.
Among the bills passed the following Pro-
viding for the refund OF $612572 to the Republic of
Mexico fraudulently collected on the We'll and La
Abra claims; granting permission TO Lieutenant
General John NJ Schofeld Tetired) to accept the
decoration of the cross of commander OF the
Legion OF Honor conferred him by the President
of France; granting permission 10 Hubbard T.
Smith. secretary of the United States Commits;
States, to accept a DECORATION conferred ON him
of firearms. opium and intoxicating liquors in GER
tain islands Of the Pacific; granting permission TO
diploma and decoration awarded to him by the
government of France authorizing George ".
Department of Agriculture to accept decoration
permission to Lieutenant W. p Scott, L. s. n, to
accept medal of merit presented by the Sultan
" %am wre ~ nSd to c
Gala. L. s. N 10 accept decorations from the EN-
At AIS o'clock the Senate, on motion of Mr.. Cul-
lom went into executive session. and at AS p M.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-09
NEXT SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY

Governor Leslie NJ. Shaw, who will succeed Ly-
J. Gage as Secretary OF the Treasury. is
native OF Vermont. having been born in Morristown,
that State. November ? ISIS. At early
he emigrated TO Iowa. When twenty-three years
old he entered Cornell College, at Mount Vernon,
Iowa. He worked his way through college and
later took q years course in the Iowa College
OF Law, In 1876 he began to practise law at Deni
son. Iowa. 4 small town in the western part OF the
State, which be still calls his home. Some years
later he became interested In banking and was
made president Of the Bank of DsnisOn and also of
the Bank of Manila Iowa. II until the
first Bryan campaign that he became prominent in
politics At the outset of that campaign be came
out strongly for Mckinley and sound money, and
soon acquired high reputation public speaker.
He made many speeches. confning himself almost
exclusively to financial issues. As result of his
campaign on the stump ne nominated for Gov
ernor of Iowa in the following year. In January,
1895 he was made chairman OF the International
Monetary Conference at indianapolis The dele
gates were much impressed with his skill and readi
in debate and by his efficiency a presiding
officer.
For his second term Governor he was nomi-
mated by acclamation. He continued TO be a stanch
adherent President Mckinley. and made several
speeches for the Republican cause in the campaign
OF 1900. lie is well known in Methodist Church
circles and times has represented the DeS
Moincs Conference in the Quadrennial General Con-
gatherings held in Chicago. he led the lay mem
bers OF the church in hght for many radical
with "A number of high SalaTicd offices. He opposed
dancing. among other things.
which he was graduated. and simpson College has
conferred him the degree OF LII. ID. He was
married December s, 1877, to Miss Alice Craw-
shaw. daughter OF James Crawshaw of Clinton
New-York tribune., 1902-01-09
LEASING INDIAN MINERAL LANDS.
MR. RAWLINs ASKS THE SENATE TO
ORDER AN INVESTIGATION.

Washington. Jan. S.-Mr. Rawlns Of Utah to-
day introduced resolution in the Senate direct
ing the Committee Indian Affairs to investigate
the leasing of mineral lands owned by Indians and
number of letters which he had read showed
that the resolution intended especially to
secure an investigation Of the leasing of such
lands in the Indian reservations in Utah The rcso-
luton calls for general investigation and espe-
cially directs an inquiry to the methods adopted
to receive such leases.
The committee Is instructed 70 make inquiry as
20 what methods have been employed to obtain the
consent Of the Indians to such leases and the ap-
proval thereof by the Secretary of the Interior
and what companies have been organ anized and COM
binations formed to obtain such leases where the
organizations have taken place who are the stock
holders and officers thereof and whether any Der
connected with Congress or the government
holding Offices hereunder have been or uovy
are interested in or engaged In the promotion of
such companies or combinations In obtaining
leases for mineral lands within Indian reservn-
tions.
In presenting the resolution senator RawIins sub-
mttted and had read number OF letters from T.
X. Harper, who was allotment agent to Agent
Myton and others at the Untah Reservation They
written from Washington in the latter part
OF 1928 and the first part of 1899 some OF them
We're on official paper of the Indian Bureau They
deal especially with the Importance of getting fbs
first permit for d lease and then when thai he
came impossible, OF preventing the consumma tion
of permit secured by another person whose name
was Timms. In one of the letters written 10 8
NJ. Miller on March s, 1899, Harper advises against
any consolidation with other would-be lessees as
he said. I'VE have better chances AT the other end
OF the line and equally as good here" In the same
through Mcdonald the veterinary surgeon a, The
post, but YOU need not fear the doctor. ne will
visable to lay lo2' until he gets his orders az -
leave and is gone away Thoman is the only man
that needs looking after. He has been trying to
New-York tribune., 1902-01-09
REDEMPTION OF REVENUE STAMPS.

IBY TELEGRAPH THE TRIBUNE
Washington Jan. S.s-The Ways and Means Com
,ni,,ee to-day reported favoraby a bill to amend
+ha oct of Nav 12 1900 authorizing the redemption
of internal revenue stamps that the act shall
read as follows:
Provided further, That no claim for the redemp,
ton of allowance for stamps snail be allowed
,,nIess within after the pur-
chase of said stamps from the government except,
ing documentary and proprietary stamps issued
under the act of June Is, 1885 which stamps may
he redeemed upon presentation within two years
ofter the massage Of this act; Provided further
That any such stamps enormously attached and
Years after the afixing and cancellation OF the
The committee also ordered favorable report on
the Joint resolution authorizing the Commissioner
os Internal Revenue return bank checks drafts.
etc having imprinted stamps thereon, and the bill
for the redemption OF such internal revenue stamps
aS have become valueess by the repeal of certain
war
New-York tribune., 1902-01-09
RECIPROCITY WITH CUBA.
WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE TO BE.
GIN HEARINGS JANUARY 15-PRoJ-
ECT GAINING IN FAVOR.
tRy TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE !

Washington. Jan. S.-The Ways and Means
Committee to-day fixed January 10 at 10 a m
as the time for beginning hearings on CUBAN
reciprocity. and it was the prevailing view III
the committee that the hearings should not
,-+e,a havoud February l. Chairman Payne
said that he had been in correspondence with
the representatives Of the Cubans, who Wouiu
he ready to proceed the 18th. Mr. Payne
also said that the committee desired to give
the fullest opportunity for the Development oi
ell facts. but did not wish this to extend into
,,rotractad statements of opinion the course
to be pursued. -, 1900.
Governor General Wood of Cuba VIII appear
on January II, in behalf of concessions ana
will explain the necessity for aid to the Cupahs
as he sees ii. AS soon as the hearings are com com
nleted the committee will begin consideration
in executive session of the proposition 10 lower
the tariff bars for Cuban products NO denhlte
plan of action has yet been adopted, but the
dispostion to give aid to the Cubans, proVu-
ing American industries are not seriously ois-
turbed is increasing among members or lhe
committee.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-09
THE STATUS OF TOTClLA.
Is THE SAMOAN ISLAND AMERICAN TEHRl-
TORY?
IpY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUSE.l

IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRiBuNE.I
Washington. Jan S-An interesting controversy
has arisen at the Treasury Department over the
status Of the island of Tutua. At Pago Pago' the
principal port OF the island, an American naVa
station has been established for a year or more
The United States navy raised the American nag
at Pago Pago and authorities designated oy ths
government assist in conducting Tutuila's pohtlcai
affairs In the villages and towns the people or the
island exercise complete control of the municipai
government BY treaty concluded In 1910 Great
Britain relinuushed all rights and interests In TINS
island to the United States The United states
then assumed protectorate over the island out IL
has never obtained title for sovereignty. NOR mas
it any right to admit taxable exports from Iutuia
into American territory free of duty on the ground
that the expectation made from a point within
the territory of the United States. Several DAYS
ago the collector of customs at Honolulu leVled
tariff duties twenty Samoan mats whlch
were entered there for delivery 10 local merchans
Under protest the duties were paid, ana an appear
was taken TO the Secretary OF the treasury, re-
questing refund of the tax collected because the
goods in question had come from American terri
duties would be refunded. On further constdera-
tion however Treasury officials decided to reverse
their first decision. This question is not OF grave
importance from n commercial point or view. nut
much interest has been shown by of1cials OF the
Navy and Treasury departments in the determine
ton OF the exact political status OF this smah
Samoan island.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-09

get v,+o, Al, -. reservation SO as TO get chance
to treat with him and get him away from US IL
possible which [ do not think II Is -. o..;r,
Mcdonald out of the way. and said: we MUS his
letter of this date he says; SATURDAY 1 VIII o0 o
appointed allotting agent, and from that a.,sr ut
publicly | can. Of course. be expectss.a 70 4ooA
after the ditch interests OF the dear Indians. 80
on March IA he advised that Miller should. go
AWAY from the reservation for a time. saying w e
must moi p,lt any officer in the hole by anything we
NAV say do" -, >,.-oh %
The last letter of the series is dated March ID 10
II is addressed to Myton. Mease, McAndre"s and
Miller and advises them that Timms @ naa reo of tbe
permit to negotiate for a lease. because OF tlIe e
priority of his application. He urges them 70 sec
that Timms is not successful in getting his iease'
New-York tribune., 1902-01-09
I,AMPRE SEES THE PRESIDENT

of the Isthmian Canal Commission. called at the
White House to-day and introduced to the Presi-
dent Edouard Lampre. secretary general OF me
Panama Canal Company. NJ. Lampre did not pre-
sent the proposition of his company for the SAFE
of its property TO the United states nor aid ne ak
70 the President regarding II. Later on the formal
offer win be made to Admiral Walker ana by MN
presented TO the Secretary OF state
New-York tribune., 1902-01-09
CONIAIITTEEMEN GET INFORMATION

Washington Jan S-The members of the House
Committee on Foreign Affairs called on secretary
Hav to-day. Although it was call or courtesy II
afforded an opportunity for discussing inforinaLly
several questions in which the state Departihelht
and Congress are mutually interested including Ine
Giearaqfa Canal negotiations and the reorsanlHa,,
ton of the Consular Service. Mr. Hay acquaiIhIed @
The members with the status OF the protocol re-
Gently negotiated with Nicaragua, and or some
minor features stll in course of adjustment
New-York tribune., 1902-01-09
SNOW PREVENTS ORDNANCE TESTS.

South Bethlehem Penn, Jan. tSpecaD.-Al-
though all of the members of the Bureau of Ord
nance and Fortifcations OF the United States Army
with the exception of General Nelson A Miles
here to-day 10 witness the tests OF the Bethel
hem Steel Company gun shields. the snowstorm
prevented the experiment from taking place. 1t is
necessary at such tests to take photographs How
ever. Colonel Story, General Randolph Colonel
Rodgers. Captain Lewis and others visited the
proving grounds and the shields While look
Ing at them they received word that General Miles
had learned that the weather not propitious
for the test and urged its postponement until he
could be present in person
New-York tribune., 1902-01-09
WAVES KEPT HIN FROM CHILD.
WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY TOLD LIGHT
HOUSE KEEPER THAT SHE
WAS DYING

The Anchor Line steamer Astoria, which arrived
here Yesterday from Glasgow, brought into port
Captain Jorgenson, of the Nantucket Shoal Light
ship. lie is his way Braintree. Mus, the
home of his daughter, who died on December 80.
Previous attempts made from the mainland
by the lighthouse tender to take Captain Jorgen-
son OFF the lghtship to her before she died.
but they failed owing to the rough weather.
Captain Sorgenson informed OF his daugh-
ter's death by wireless telegraphy. but was unable,
leave the ship for almost week. At last the
Astoria sighted and signalled. The child
10 have been buried on Tuesday.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-09
THE NEW-YORK APPOINTMENTS

George W. Whitehead the Appraiser for this
port is in point Of service of the oldest men
in the Treasury Department. having been connect
I'd with It various capacities for thirty years.
His appointment to the appraisership
prise as it was generally understood that he would
succeed Wilbur r Wakeman. For many years
Colonel Whitehead was one of the special agents of
the department. and has been ON several investi-
eating commissions. lie headed a commission
which in the summer of 1895 Investigated Appraiser
Wakeman's office. soon after ne made his report
heard that he would he appointed
Appraiser here. Appraiser Wakeman
tanned by the investigation of the Whitehead COM
mission. Until recently Colonel Whitehead was
Collector of Customs for Porto Rico Colonel White
he 9d lives Niagara Falls, and his appointment
oreinally urged by Congressman James W.
Wadsworth.
Conrad N Jordan, rcappointed Assistant Treas
OF the United States at New-YOrk, is well
known in local and national banking circles. Mr..
Jordan born i'm this city April so, 1880. When
thirteen years old he left school to learn the
printers trade. which he followed until he was
New-York tribune., 1902-01-09

twenty-five Then he began his banking career on
the lowest round of the ladder in the Hanover
Bank. lie became cashier of that institution I'm
1864. retaining the place four years. At the time
of the gold panic, In 1869. the Gold Exchange Bank
was ruined and Mr. Jordan was appointed auditor
for the receiver. About twenty years ago he be-
came treasurer OF the Newly Ontario and
western Railroad. retiring In 1884, In the POLITICAL
campaign OF that year Mr. Jordan supported Grover
Cieveland, and by him appointed Treasurer
VI lne United states In lsaa. After leaving the
New-York tribune., 1902-01-09
FISCAL AGENT OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED,
SrcprrARy OF INTERNATIONAL BANKING COR
PoRATToN TO REPRESENT GOVERN
MEcNT IN THE EAST.
IpY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE-l ]

IpY TELEGRAPH THE TRIBUNE-l
Washington Jan. S.-IIippolyte Hardy, secretary
OF the International Banking Corporation, received
the official designation as Fiscal agent Tor the
United States in the East from the Secretary ot
State yesterday. At the same time a cable mes
sage was sent Minister Conger at Peking In
forming him of the selection Of hduciary agent
by this government. Henceforward james -
Fearon OF the firm of Fearon Daniel & Co, or
New-York and Shanghai. representing the Inter
national Banking Corporation will sit at the In
demnity conferences instead OF Consul General
Goodnow who was designated as provisional agent
several days ago The International Banking Cor
poration, it is stated, will do strictly exchange
business in connection with the government agency,
and as soon as the organization Is completed in
Shanghai branch offices will be established in
Manila Tien-Tsin and Yokohama
New-York tribune., 1902-01-09
SEAL or CONSUL AT PALERMO FORGED.

Washington, Jan. s-The United States Consul at
Palermo Italy. has reported 20 the State Depart
ment that his official seal has been forged and is
In possession OF some unknown person. This
information ecited by the department in its
efforts solve the mystery OF the sale OF several
bills OF Italian goods 20 merchants in New Orleans
and NeW-YoTk. which never delivered. 1t
appears that the goods sold fraudu-
invoices and bills OF lading bearing the seal
OF the United States consulate Palermo. II is
said. however. that the forged seal may be easily
recognized. II does not bear the words "E
PluTlbuS I'num"
New-York tribune., 1902-01-09
BrSAU-vAR1LLA on THE WAY HERE.

IBY CABLE TO THE TRIBUSE.l
Paris, Jan. S.-M. Bunau-Varilla, a member
Of the board Of directors of the Panama Canal
Company, sailed on the Kaiser Wilhelm der
Crosse from Cherbourg to-day. He will pro-
ceed direct to Washington. c. l. Is.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-09

of the XvIIIth Assembly District. which distinc-
ton he still enjoys. In 1892 in company with
Colonel S. V. R. Cruger. he represented his Con-
gress district the Minneapolis convention which
renominated General Harrison for President. The
Commissioner of Public Works, William Brook
field under Mayor Strong. appointed Mr., Henke
superintendent OF the Bureau of membranes. In
1891 Secretary Foster appointed Mr.. HenkeI Gus
todian of the United States Courthouse and POST
Ofice in this city. Mr. Henkel is member Of the
Republican County Committee
New-York tribune., 1902-01-09
THE WTSCONSIN AT cAILAO

Washington, Jan. s.-The Navy Department has
received dispatch from Rear Admiral silas
Casey. announcing his arrival yesterday aboard
his flagship the Wisconsin, at Callao Peru.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-09


navy orders have been issued
ARMY
Second Lieutenant WINSTON PIIIHER lith Cavalry.
Troop A. relieved from Fort Grant, and will join his
a Fort Riley,
Captan CHARLES j. BAILEY. artillery will enter
upon duty at Fort Hancock
Captan ALFRED NJ HUNTER. artillery corps is relieved
from duty at Hancock, and will Join his proper
station.
First Lieutenant COsAM j. BARTLETT. assistant sur
geon is relieved general hospital al Presido OF
San Francisco, and will proceed 10 Fort lAscunl
% relieve Contract Surgeon James T. ArwiIe,
who Will proceed San Francisco for assignment
Captain CHARLES h. SALTZMAN. signal corps is re
ieved from Myer. and will proceed to New York
city and take tfe transport Buford for the Phlp
pines.
First Lieutenant WILLARD II. MCCORMACK, l1th Cav
airy will proceed New-York city TO sail on the
transport Buford with the third squadron OF his reg
Manila.
NAVY.
Admiral FRANK WII.DEs. detached as commandant
lief Rear Admiral Kempn, sailing from San Francisco
February 7. -
Captain p H. COOPER. to duty commandant Pensacoll
Station,
Naval Cadet W. s PYE. detached the Rainbow: to
Franklin,
Passed Assistant Surgeon W. G BREASTED detached the
Topeka; 20 New-YOrk Hospital.
Assistant =. NJ. FURIONG, Vicksburg Miss.
In connection with naval recruiting rendezvous and
10 the Topeka upon completion OF recruiting duty.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-09
MANY APPOINTMENTS MADE.
SHAW AND PAYNE NOMINATED FOR
CABINET PLACES.
GEORGE w WHITEHEAD TO BE APPRAISER
HERE-C. n. JORDAN AND WILLIAM
HENKEL REAPPOINTED.

Washington. Jan. s.-The President sent the foi-
lowing nominations to the Senate to-day:
LESLIE NJ SHAW of Iowa. be Secretary OF the Treas
HENRY c. PAYNE Of Wisconsin. to be Postmaster Gen
eral.
CONRAD ". JORDAN. to be Assistant treasures u ~
United States a New-YOrk
New-York tribune., 1902-01-09

William Henkel. reappOlnted United States mar
shall. born in this city in 1858. received his ed
ucatiOn in the public schools. served apprentice
ship in the printers trade and for number Of
years was superintendent of a large printing es-
tablishment. Many years ago he became leader
New-York tribune., 1902-01-09

Treasury Department Mr.. Jordan became prestde-
of the Western National Bank. Of this civ H.
1893 he appointed Assistant Treasurer of the
United States. 10 succeed Ellis II. Roberts. Fiusr
ciers generally indOrsed him for his present Dlsca
when President Mckinley reappOinted him in lS97
New-York tribune., 1902-01-09
LESSLER GOES TO CAPITAL,
CONGRATULATIONS FROM PRESIDENT
AND GOVERNOR
CORRECTED

CORRECTED RETURNS SHOW HIS PLURAL.
ITY TO BE ns-BELNONT MAY HAVE COM
MITTED OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES FRIENDS
RITTER AGAINST CROKER
New-York tribune., 1902-01-09
ARNY AND NAVY ORDERS.

Washington Jan. s.-The following army and
navy orders have been issued:
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