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New-York tribune., 1902-08-21
PALMA OPPOSED TO Lo4y
DOUBTFUL If ATTEMPT WILL. BE u.n
FLOAT PROPOSED CUBAN Jssrrr

Havana, Aug. Cot is doubtful if an,
tempt will at present be made To eo,, a. at
posed loan of S35.o0O.00O. President p.I. Pro-
his Cabinet are strongly opposed tn ,,o 'na
lutionary element. which has been crar,.-''
for the payment of the Cuban army and
in this loan the only means to hrt IN IN
payment about. This element has bee, '''
what appeased by the movement started g. :,
to revise the Cuban army list, with the 80
of taking immediate steps to pay the so,s,s-
as the revision is compIetad
Maximo Gomez. assisted by General NJ
Rodriguez is at present engaged in revis,r.
the lists. and it will probably take from,
eight months to complete the task Tba
is being carried in the lower rooms oe :,
palace Ry the time it is completed il is bor,,
that the republics financial affairs will ba :.
better shape and that the government viii :"
able to see it's way clear to raise the f,nd.
necessary to pay the soldiers.
In an interview to-day COncerninr IT,
posed loan President Palma said:
Il am opposed to trying to float lsrv. t,.-
until the administration can establish the fac,
that it run the government econor,ic,r,
and end up it's first years experience with
surplus I appreciate the fact that We have mo-,
tablished any credit, and that We cannon sx
peCt 10 borrow money advantageously now Tn.
budget has not yet been made UP, and until TIM,
is done it would be folly to go on the r,srk..
for a large loan. 1 would advise for the prsssr,
a loan of S4OOO.000 to be distributed among ,h
cane growers of the island this would sfimn
late industry. and put money in crculaf,o-
among a class in this country whose sad con-
dition | fear. is not realized in the Untss
States
The Cuban Government has recognized tba
contract made by the American military yo
ernment of Cuba with MonsignOr Sbarretti sor
merly Bishop of Havana. in settlement of Gusx
tions of the ownership of Church property and
the pa yment of rentals for buildings returned :,
the Church and now occupied by the Cuban
Government. The buildings in question in
clude the Custom House, the University ana m.
Academy Of Science
A lively discussion occurred in the Hou,s n,
of Manuel L. Diaz Secretary of Public WORKS
in granting a concession to Senior Casteuada -
establish an electric light plant at Hayans
Several members of the House argued that
Seror DiaZ had no authority TO grant this cow
cession and that unless President Palma ra
vOked il he President Palma should be i'm
peached by the Senate The House was divi5ss
on the question, and vote has as vet besr
taken. A resolution was introduced prefsrrng
charges against SenOT Diaz-
The Castenada concession dates back 10 III.
time of Spanish sovereignty in Cuba General
Wood formerly Military Governor of the island
recognized this concession. but. acting upon
orders received from Washington. he caused II
10 be rescinded on May 10, the day befer. re
inauguration of the Cuban Republic. sstor
Diaz by an official order. recently made thi,
concession operative. and his action resulted in
bitter feelings on both sides.
New-York tribune., 1902-08-21
BLOCKADE NOT EFFECTIVE.
FOREIGN COUNTRIES PROTEST IN THE
CASE OF CUMANA ACCEPTED BY
NENEZJ Ella.

Washington. Aug 2oA telegram vas re-
ceived last night at the Department OF state
from Minister Bowen, dated Caracas yesterday.
in which he repeated that the government forces
had evacuated Cumaua the previous night
He further stated that he had been Informed
that Germany. France and Great Britain
through their representatives at Caracas had
jointly characterized the Venezuelan declaration
Of blockade as inefficient, whereupon the gov
ernment asked for proof and suggested that
merchant vessels be sent TO test the efficiency
of the blockade Minister Bowen has informed
the Venezuelan Foreign Office that the policy
of the United States is not TO recognize n block
ade found Inefficient and to this announcement
no objection was made. the Venezuelan Min
lister acknowledging the reasoning to he sound
New-York tribune., 1902-08-21
ReqrEsT OF q. 4. r. TO PRESIDENT.
DESIRE THAT VETERAN EMPLOYEES OF GOVERN
MENT MAY ATTEND NATIONAL
ENCANFMEST.

Washington. Aug. 2.-The following communiea-
,ion to-day vas addressed TO the President st
oyster Rav by the citizens committee Of the Grand
Army o. the Republic:
rbc citIzcns' executive committee on the thirty
siSth national encampmeut Of the Grand Army OF
;be RenIblc passsd resolution it's last meeting
directing me To request that you issue an executive
order permitting members of the Grand Army OF the
RepuhItc employed in the service 81 the United
states in Washington and through the country 70
atfsrd this enCampment. which viii be held IN tFis
civ during the week commencing October EeXt,
whenever the interests Of the PUBLIC service viii SO
permit without loss Of pay or without having the
time SO occupied deducted from their annual leave
This will in all prooa hy be the last great gath
ering OF the veterans OF the Civil War az the ma
tIonal capital. and large number "t them are
coming here for the purpose of meeting their com
radaS in reunion at camp nreS IN Social way N
be present. -,
We sincerely trust YOU may sec N'ui NdS
to comply with this request. which viii be IN the
limo OF encouraging patriotism aud devotion 10 the
nag of country
You will be eratihed 10 know that on this occa-
sion a large number will also assemble here who
were soldiers the Confederate army, as we'll as
several thousands of your comrades in the With
Spain
New-York tribune., 1902-08-21
NEGRO PROBLEM IN SOUTH AFRICA.
A SOURCE of TROUBLE THAT IS WORRYING
THE AUTHORITIES

London. aug. 20-AIail advices received here from
johannesburg Indicate that the negro problem is
growing nore acute and is causing the authorities
infinite worry. To quote the words OF one OF the
foremost South African authorities.
on the question OF the natives depends the whole
future Of the new colonies-whether the Beers Will
Loyalty accept British rule or continue in a STATE OF
sncn resentment. Among the immediate dan
gers. native attacks on Beers retui ming 70 their
farms and attempts OF natives 10 assault white
ar threatening lead TO serious conflicts
hpf and blacks. Under the Old regime
the crude but simple retributou for assaults on
women was shooting on sight. Now, however, there
is no legislation the subject, and the English
authorities hesitating to enact laws until all
The hcsItancy 10 deal summary with the natives
Is causing both Boers and Afrtkanders intense iTrl-
tstlon. and encourages the blacks to ruculeht
effrontery
Another phase Of the problem is the unwillnsness
Of the blacks foreEo their lazy existence in the
concentration camps where thousands were Sdth-
ered during the But far more serious Is the
fact that a great number OF blacks in the country
have managed secure arms. There - therefore
the anomalous situation of unsrmed whites and
armed blacks living In proximity on outlying tarnS
Experienced British Colouials strongly favor uni
versal disarmament OF the natives, and prompt
legislation making assaults on women capital
offence
New-York tribune., 1902-08-21
REPORTS FROM MAINE.

kennebunkport, Me. Aug. 2o.-The cruisers
Brooklyn and Olympia. the converted yacht
Msyfower and the torpedo boat Shubrick ar
rived OF Cape Porpoise just before , o'clock
thi. afternoon. The larger vessels remained well
ofshore, hut the torpedo boat in and an
chored near the Cape remaining there about
half an hour. Just before leaving a marine WAS
put ashore. and then the little vessel steamed
out TO where her compa MONS were lying, and
the four proceeded TO the eastward.
Portland, Ne. Aug. 2o.-Two large warshps
and torpedo boat were off the harbor Just be-
fore dark The warships turned and proceeded
toward the southwark, while the torpedo boat
ran into the harbor. The large vessels we're we'll
outside.
Frovincetovn. Mass. Aug. 20-The torpedo
New-York tribune., 1902-08-21
ROER GENERALS VISIT KRUGER.
INTEND TO HASTEN BACK TO ENGLANi
AND LECTURE.

Utrecht Holland, Aug. 20-The Boer generals
GBotha De Wet and Dearey), accompanied by
Dr. Leyds and Messrs. Fischer, Vessels. VOL
marans and Reitz and others arrived here to-
day from The Hague TO visit former President
KRUGER and consult with him on the South Atrl-
can situation. The large crowds assembled at
the railroad station. and in the streets warmly
applauded the Beers. The spectators at the STA
ton sang the BOer national anthem.
The Hague Aug 20.-The Boer generals in
tend to hasten their return to England and start
on lecturins tour through the larger towns
They will confer with the Colonial Secretary,
Joseph Chamberlain, in regard to plans for the
future autonomy OF the South African colonies
II is said that possibly the generals VIII enter
the Legislat tive Council of South Africa.
The conference between the Boer generals
and the delegates and Mr. KRUGER lasted for
three hours and according to some reports II
was rather stormy. At the end of an hour and
a half the delegates withdrew, leaving Gen
erals BOtha. De Wet and Delarey with Kruger.
Little has been allowed to become public as to
what took place. but it is understood that the
generals found the former President OF the
Transvaal way inclined to acqulesce IN
British dominion in South Africa. and still cling
ing to the idea of United South Africa under
the Boer flag Mr. kriger is even said TO
have bitterly upbraded the generals for giving
up Boer Independence.
The generals returned to The Hague tonight
New-York tribune., 1902-08-21
mo ecuippcd in twenty small boats in less than
,.,,r ~,pErP OF PILLSBURY-


an hour.
THE, CAREER OF PILLSBuRh-
Pillsbury is the officer who anchored 'he 80
survey steamer Bache in the centre oi 'iie N'i-
s,,re,ro md tool, the first accurate measurements
Of that great oceanic current h' ;.
,-s,,,.;,,s ,prousb tbe war with Spain creol-
abIv hut without finding an opp"' 'u'''
nar,,culsr glory. on account OF the gene
,,a-., =, tho craft He is a native OF
,-are cod and all the intTiCacleS OF ''.e -
tsneland coast are perfectly known 10 "t' .ba
he can eluda superior force o' ~ Tim he
,r-ant1-one sfaias that are scouting t"f 'l', ~
: =, ,,,,ts,, v-,a. few ot her officers Wouo ne
nr.narc1 10 undertake with any lneaSule .,ee
confidence in the outcome IN <'I1 - - no
great odds OF numbers sIeeo ,tr,t,,,,, Sc also
si.iop = .aiuct him Conmander t''e'it' - =
hsndicanr,ed ov the clear weather nov ~ .,
sIent off the Massachusetts, coast anu - "A
bright moonlight. which VIII u" All f'' ~ "
v,1iral Higginson all the week .. - tho
estimation of experienced officers is 20 uaS ,ba
his selected port Al the earheSt Sl..is,,6or
ya,,H ana II is their belief that '"l'l'ho - -,
:, IN r,,c.eed if at all. either to-nlsi'
or tomorrow night. for il is almost -
able that he could remain at sea Ml',H itbo,,t
prescribed limits moro than TWO t uat .n5 the
detection by some Of the Blue s"ou.s .-io- a
-o,saonepr speedy concentration OF sup'iio
force 20 nut his fleet out OF actioh- .o,.,
In the value placed by the Navy bspsi :. t,as
a tbe sbins each Of the Whites is rated al tne ~
.ar,.h oF arnaor and guns of a nrst claSH
,a.tleship and TO offset the comparative eACvs 49,.
of sneed in the Blue force. cruisers anu $50. So
80 rated for offensive and defensive tafa1 f - -.
80, - ola.i,-e strength Of the two fleets Is:
u-h5.e a. and Blue. :iS. the CINCINNATI. ol ,ne
latter feet. being absent on dutE II, t,aefnTe
waters Admiral t'lgglnSoh n nv ;,t cnrtact
tri,r a, least one-half his force ln'o ~ r'ii1o1. .
..t commander PilsburH at sea neIore ne
Nondav noon or within SIN houIs % al,eI q % :" .to
ing is effected at deep wafer ""' ''i
New-York tribune., 1902-08-21

boat Stockton. representing the White squaoio"'
arrived here tonight. The officers ana ~
sailors landed. and officer went direct 10 III
Race Point station and the other to Hlshioi,
Light The officers of the Stockton we're unCoIh-
municative regarding their visit 70 the N"p-
The life savers the ocean side report VA
ship running down the coast off Highland L's"'
at dusk The vessel bound south
New-York tribune., 1902-08-21
/ BIG YEAR FOR PRECIOUS STONES.

This is busy season among importers OF precious
stones and they doing business this year
that is unprecedented. Appraiser Whitehead said
Yesterday that the appraised value OF pre- .ious
stones imported through this port since January /
last was about sl6. 25o0o1. OF this fully 5000
900 for imports since the pesnring of August
This was far beyond the record of any previous
year. All sorts of precious stones ere included in
these figures but they are chiefly diamonds, with
pearls a good second on the list
New-York tribune., 1902-08-21
CONDITION or PRUSST4N Crops.

Berlin, Aug. 1.-The Prussiap crop report. pub
lished to-day, shows one point Of deterioration for
winter and summer wheat since July Il; winter
rye point of deterioration and summer un-
changed. The report mentions that the crops in
some parts have been endangered through exces-
sive rains and that much damage has been
tanned from hail The summer grains cannot rpen
owing to the low temperature and great moisture
and ara still largely green
New-York tribune., 1902-08-21
TAXES FOR OLEOHA RfNE.
MOST OF DEALERS MUST PAY THE MANI
MUM RATE OF LICENSE

Internal Revenue has made a ruling to the
effect that dealers who sell oleomargarine which
paid a tax Of two cents a pound prior to July
l, 1902. must take out a license costing $3.50 a
year for wholesalers and $4S a year for re-
tailers. instead OF $500 and SO. respectively
The new law provides that dealers in oeo-
margarine which has paid a higher tax than
one-fourth of a cent pound must pay the
higher license rate, and. as all oeomargarine
was taxed two cents a pound prior TO July /
dealers in the article made and tax paid before
that date must pay the maximum Incense rate
The only dealers who pay the minimum license
Of SO and 5000 q year are those who deal
exclusively in oleomargarine which has paid the
tax Of one-auarter of a cent a pound
New-York tribune., 1902-08-21
RISHOP OTIGLFY FOR CHTrtGO.

Rome, Aug. 2o.-The Vatican officials have Iecn
inundated with recommendations of and protests
against the various candidates for the successorshp
the Most Rev. Patrick 4. Feehan Archbishop
of Chicago. High Church circles consider that n
young and energetic Is required. and the raue
Of the Right Rev James Edward C1uiglsy Risuop
Of Buffalo. y. Y. is frequently mentioned.
New-York tribune., 1902-08-21
coxsrL GrpGER SAILS FOR HOME.

,-oIon Aug 2n-Hazekiah A. Cudser the United
States Consul-Cieneral at Panama. sailed Tor New-
York yesterday on leave OF absence OF oo''u '''e
steamer Advance.
The Colombian cruiser Csrtagena formerly the
Moorish war vessel Beschir aiament which was
axDerted 10 arrive here August - with reinforce
,,snts of troops has not vet reached TINS port.
New-York tribune., 1902-08-21
.crA DrLCE NOT CAPTURED

Washington Aug. 20-The Colombian Lega-
ton tonight received cable dispatch from
Governor salazar at Panama saying the report
tha, the government troops at Aqua Dulce had
.,,rrsrdared was entirely without foundation,
and that there had been change i'll the stu
a ton
New-York tribune., 1902-08-21
MIR MOODY Not PRESENT.

Eoston. AUe l9.-The L. s. : Dolphin reached
tho navy Yard this evening. and the Secretary
Of the Navy Mr. Moody. who has been aooaFo
nr her came ashore. Later he said:
The repor; that ] am "a he present win Inc
Dolphin during the joint mandeuNres ot : 'he na
and army, which begin next Neek - oh,,,,d
7 r;II not attend | feel that if did | should
only he in tho way.
New-York tribune., 1902-08-21

Washington. Aug. 2o.-Lieutenant General
Miles comma ndng the army, left Washington
last night with his aid. Colonel Whitney. t" MAKE
an inspection of a number of forts in NeW-hhs
land. including which will bo used IN the
coming Joint manPuvrcs.
New-York tribune., 1902-08-21
MARQUIS ITO STILL N CONTROL.

Berlin. Aug 20 1t is announced here to-day in a
dispatch from Toxic. Japan, that incomplete re-
turns of the elections for members OF the House
Representatives indicate that there has been no
material change in the balance of the parties and
that the Marquis Ito followers retain predomnance
Il, tia House
New-York tribune., 1902-08-21
FATAL ACCIDENT ON THE VICTORY.

London. Aug a.-TheTe was gun accident to-day
on board the old wooden battleship Victory (the
flagship of Lord Nelson at the battle of Trafalga)
While firing n royal salute the Kings arrival
al Portsmouth a charge exploded prematureIy and
one of the ancient muzZle leaders and seaman n
were blown clean through a portfolio The hody Of
the sa iiOr not recovered
New-York tribune., 1902-08-21
HEAVY R4IyS IN AUSTRIA.

Vienna. Aug. 20-Heavy raInstcrms in lower Aus
tria and Bohemia have resulted in severe damage
to crops The River EtsCh rvsr1owed Its banks at
Meran. I'm Southern Iyrol. and caused the collapse
of house, with the result that two persons were
killed and eight seriously injured.
New-York tribune., 1902-08-21

Dispatches from Utrecht state that the inter-
view between the Boer generals nd Mr.. Kriger
was quite private, and even Mr.. EroN the ex-
Presidents son-in-law. not admitted The
statement semi-oficially circulated that the visit
was chiefly social in character. and unconnected
with politics. and concerned almost exclusively
with the collection of funds for the widows and
orphans. is generally accepted.
New-York tribune., 1902-08-21
STRIKERS co OUT IN HAVANA

Havana Aug. 20-The longshoremen and
Iishtermen OF all classes and the dock laborsrs
went out on strike this morning. They have
several grievances. one being that coal should
by unIoaded by the ton instead OF BY day wages
Efforts are being made by the union leaders 10
bring out the Iaborers at Cienfuegos and Car
New-York tribune., 1902-08-21

The reception Of the Shah the Kings yacht
is described in the usual ceremonious manner by
the press. but does not have political signif-
cance. II is closing function of the court OF
the coronation season. The floating capital now
steams northward. and the Prince Of Wales will
soon he shooting grouse on the Yorkshire moors
New-York tribune., 1902-08-21
A AuERicAN WARSHIrS AT CoPENBlGEN.

Copenhagen. Denmark. Aug. 2o-The United
States cruisers Chicago and Albany arrived here to-
dav from Cronstadt. Russia. They viii remain here
until August 81. The Danish naval officers pre-
pairing entertainments in honor Of the Americans.
New-York tribune., 1902-08-21
HE4TY MORTALITY At SImL4.

London Aug 2o-The Exchange Telegraph Com
pany to-day publishes dispatch from Smla.
British India. saying that the plague mortality
is increasing at the rate ot thousand weekly.
New-York tribune., 1902-08-21
STRONG ANn roHE StLL ZOE 4RGENTINA

Lisbon, Aug. c0.-Putnam Bradlee strong. ~ New
York. and May ohe sailed for ArGeutina to-da
under the names OF Mr.. and Mrs. Atkinson.
New-York tribune., 1902-08-21
VIEW AGRIcrLTrR4L IuPLEWENT co

Trenton y l.. Aug. 9.The American Fork and
Hoe Company capital A.e0"oo. incorporated
here to-day manufacture agricultural imple-
ments The corporatcrs George H. Kelly.
George G. Whitcomh, Joseph u Russell and Arthur
Rust. all Of East Orange.
New-York tribune., 1902-08-21
CRoNJE HoMEWARp BOUND.

Jamestown. ST. Helena. Aug "a thousand
| Bocrs including General Crcpjh his wife and his
sta n sailed from here to-day for South Africa
New-York tribune., 1902-08-21
CAPE PARLIAMENT MEETS.
MARTIAL LAW NAY BE REMOVED FROM
TIE COLONY.

Cape Town. Aug. 2o-The Cape Parliament
assembled to-day. Sir Walter T. Hely-Hutchih-
SON. Governor of the colony. announced III d
speech that martial law would be removed OH
the passage OF a bill indemnifyins the Governor
and all persons concerned for acts committed
under martial LAW.
Bills We're introduced in Parliament covering
unavoidable infractions of the law arising from
the delay in sumrnoning Parliament. conoohlns
illegal expenditures incurred for the suppression
of the rebellion, prohibiting the immigration OF
Asatics other than British subjects prohini'lhs
the sale of intoxicants to the aborigines, ana
providing for the segrega ton of the natives
Bills were also introduced for numerous local
works. loans railroads, harhors. irrigat on eno o
and the contribution of additional SlV'"po
the imperial navy
The Governor expressed his belief th9' 'he
expansion OF trade would justify the required
increa ses in revenue. and in conclusion ne urged
a policy Of peace and reconciliation. and the dis
cussion of all measures in spirit of nodera-
ton.
New-York tribune., 1902-08-21

Agitation for the suspension of the constitution
Of Cape Colony last May followed by the resig-
nation from the Cape Colony Cabinet of DR. j. w
Smart Commissioner of Public Work Joseph
Chamberlain. the British Colonial Secretary, re
ferring in the House Of Commons June To the
demand the suspension of the constitution Of
the colony said he had received petition from
forty-two members of the Cape Parliament In favor
of its suspension This request was not granted
for early in July Lord Miner, British Hish ON @
missioner in South Africa. received dispatch from
Cape Town announcing that the imperial govern
nent had decided against the proposal to suspend
the constitution The Cape Parliament was sum
moned to meet to-day. August %.
New-York tribune., 1902-08-21

BahahOyo, or Bodesus, is seventy miles from
Guayaquil. Ecuador. on the Guayas River on which
Guayaquil Is also situated has population OF
"A 200
New-York tribune., 1902-08-21
TOWN IN ECUADOR DESTROYED BY FIRE

Guayaquil. Ecuador. Aug. 2o.-The town o: Baba-
hoyo. capital of the province of Los Rios was total
y destroyed by fire yesterday. A fire steamer left
here last night with firemen and engines to assist
hghting the names. but the vessel arrived too
late. 1iuch merchandise from GUayaquiI. in transit
o the interior was burned.
New-York tribune., 1902-08-21

The political problem in South Africa is enter
ing upon critical phase. The Cape Town cor
respondent OF The Telegraph says that mem
bers OF the Legislative Assembly in favor OF the
suspension Of the constitution have decided not
to recognize Sir Gordon SpriGg their leader.
though they will support him in all measures
necessary TO secure the results Of the war.
New-York tribune., 1902-08-21

Frovincetown. Mass Aug. 20-The torpec
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-12-11
Jockey Redfern's Fat Salary.

New York Sun: To few young men is
The road to success shorter than to the
Jockey, providing he has talent of the
sind demanded by his calling and oppnr-
unity to demonstrate It, striking ex-
ample OF this has been furnished within
The very recent past In the case of the
soy Redfern, now riding at the Bennings
rack In Washington.
A year ago this boy, fresh from the Ca
| madam circuit, commanded salary of
5000 year. Today he liz In position to
earn, approximately, $4,000 In 1903. VIII
am G. Whitney, for whose stable Red
.ern will ride next year, has paid $4,000
.or Colonel James e. Peppers interest In
The pockey and 1t Is reported on good
authority that Mr.. Whitney is to give
he young man an annual salary of S25,O1o
This, however, by no means represents his
prospective earnings. If he continues to
Turing the next twelve months may be
'airly estimated at twice that amount
There are other good jockeys In this
country besides Redfcrn. There are Lyme
md Burns and O'Connor, and they are al
employed at large salaries; but Redfern's
Ease Is notable because of the compare
i've suddenness with which he has
cached the top of the heap.
Redferns extraordinary success Is sure
% arouse in other youngsters strong de-
sire to emulate his career. To all such let
be said that only aboutaone boy In 4
aundred who aspired to expert iockeysh,
ever attained that mark, and that this
.oad thereto is arduous and dangerous IN
he extreme