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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1902-12-05
ODELL ON THE TUNNEL GRANT.
SAYS FRANCHISE FROM LEGIS-
LATURE WOULD BE VOID.

Taking Away the Aldermen's Obetruc.
tive Power Is Another Matter That
He Won't Discuss-Plunkitt says We
Don't want the Tunnel Anyway.
The Aldermen who are fighting the Penn
sylvania tunnel franchise affected to End
encouragement and hope yesterday In a
statement from Gov. Odell that he wouldn't
favor any legislation to give the franchise
over the heads Of the Aldermen. What
the Governor did say was that bill which
proposed to grant franchise to lay tracks
without the consent Of municipal authori-
ties would be manifestly unconstitutional
He referred to the New Jersey and New
York Bridge bill, which he vetoed.
Asked what his attitude would DO toward
bill which proposed to take the franchise
giving power from the Aldermen and vest
it In the Board Of Estimate and Apportion-
ment the Governor said that was a topic
he would not discuss. II would be time TO
announce his Position when such bill was
presented in the Legislature.
Senator George W. Plunki,t who Is TO be
reckoned on at Albany said yesterday that
It would be impossible to pass a bill there
10 grant the fran Use 10 the Pennsylvania
Senator Plunki,t stuck himself up besids
Timothy d. Sullivan against the frar chise.
Senator Plunkitt said 1t was wrong to
impeach the motives OF the Aldermen.
The tunnel wouldn't do New York any
good any way.
Leader Murphy maintained his attitude
Of apparent neutrality while the Tammany
factors are fighting the franchise.
Col. Michael j. Dady said he thought
his friend, Alderman Downing, would vote
for the franchise in the committee on Rail-
roads next Monday.
The Fenton Republican Club Of the Twen-
ty-third district has adopted resolutions
protesting against the vote of Alderman
Klett, against the granting of the franchise.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1902-12-05
SAY YOU DIDN'T SAY IT.
The Rev. Dr. johnson Suggests what You
Can DO n Repro, Ell for Plain Speaking.

II anybody went to the dinner Of the
Baptist Social Union at the Hotel SAVOY
last night expecting that the Rev. DR. r. p.
johnson of the Fifth Avenue Baptist Church
would furnish n tempest in the denomina
tional teapot, that person was disappointed
DIR. johnson was on the programme for a
speech on the Baptist Congress in Boston.
He was one Of the speakers at that congress
and was quoted a. saving that baptism
is not essential In the Baptist Church
Some supposed that he would repeat the
statement last night. but the nearest he
came to II was to say this:
No belief, no theory il too sacred for
discussion and invest igation. even II IL
be the belief in baptism itself. Truth il
the trophy OF investigation.
Many members Of the union applauded
that remark. DR.. johnson added that
the Baptist Congress was the only ins,i-
tuition OF the denomination in which a man
can say what he really believes without
danger OF being called to account by his
dcacons.
If you are reproved.' he added -for
what you say at the congress you can say
that you didn't say it,"
DR.. johnson wouldn't tell his audience
or reporters just what he had said at the
congress, but referred them to the official
reports OF that body, which he said could
be had for 30 cents a copy.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1902-12-05
MURPHY SHAKES 1000 HANDS.
STOOD UNDER THE FULL.LENGTH
VAN WICK AT THE CLUB
Win the Real Van Wyck Close by and James
sheyiin Betwecn-John r. Carroll
2 Abs~nt-lOler and Nixon Come and
Richard Croker Is Represented.

Charles +. Murphy, with a deep red
rose in his lapel, stood in front Of the fire.
place in the parlors Of the Democratic
Club last night and shook hands with more
then 600 Democrats who had come in
response to the invitation Of the club To do
honor to the new chief Of Tammany Hall,
Mr. Murphy looked deceptively young and
| attractvely happy and bright-eyed. Green
branches and bright flowers decorated the
rooms. Mr.. Murphy chose to stand under
the painting which shows Robert A. Van
Wyok at full length.
On Mr.. Murphy's right stood James Shev-
lin Of Brooklyn. Then came former Mayor
Van Wyck, Congressman William Sulzer.
Thomas L. Feitner Senator j. j. Frawlcy
Senator George W. Plunkitt and Julius
Hamburger On Mr.. Murphy's left was
Cord Meyer. chairman Of the committee
for last nights reception. Then came
Theodore W. Myers, John l.. Shea of Brook
lyn, William Pitt Mitchell. Andrew Freed
man and Senator Grady.
The guests passed along this line to greet
Mr. Murphy Cord Meyer said it was no
occasion for speechmaking and started the
handshaking line.
Everybody In Tammany was there with
few exceptions. The noticeable absentee
was John F. Carroll Congressman elect
Timothy d. Sullivan stayed only a few
minutes. Justices Trusx, Dugro, O'Gor-
man and Fitzgerald Of the supreme Court
were there. Vernon NJ. Davis and Edward
b. Amend. elected TO the Supreme Cour,
| at the late election, were on hand.
Frank and Richard Croker sons Of the
| former leader OF Tammanv Hall. we're IN the
throug with former Superintendent % Po-
| lice Thomas Byrnes, Senator Dowl.ng. soma
| tor Patrick Henry McCarren Of Brooklyn,
senator Bernard f. Martin, Isaac Fronne.
| Maurice B. Blumenthal and George NJ.
| Van Hoesen.
Francis Burton Harrison. the surprise
| Congressman Of the Thirteenth district,
came in with james W Gerard, Jr., SON
in-law Of the late Marcus DAILY. Eugene
Wood was there, but William 5. D-very
was not.
Bird 8 Coler, who once ran for Governor,
dropped in. but did not remain long He
congratulated Mr.. Murphy. who said to
| Mr. Coler:
There is only one regret here tonight
| that we didn't elect you"
Mr.. Coler thanked Mr.. Murphy for this
expressisn and moved along
| The next guest to approach said
| "Commish you're looking fine tonight
| Feel as healthy AZ new egg said the
leader
| Lewis Nixon said no could stay only
| moment, and did not put his coat away
He said Il congratulate you most heartily,
Mr. Murphy"
| A handsome menu card accompanied the
| standing lunch The cover of the menu
was a lithograph of Mr. Murphy. The
names of the reception committee were
| pri nted on his card. and those Of Michael
| G. Murphy and Richard Croker led the two
| columns
| The crowd surged in and out for three
| hours. Old Tammanv men said that II was
| larger than any crowd that lad visited the
| club when Croker lived and ruled there
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1902-12-05
CANTOR ATTACKS HILL ANEW.
And Defends Democratic Iusionists Against
lOdell.

In speech at the meeting Of the Execu-
tive Committee Of the Greater New York
Democracy last night Borough President
Cantor once more assailed Senator Hill Ar
the cause Of party defeat. He also de-
Tended the Democratic end of Mayor Lows
administration. Mr.. Cantor said
Gov Odell at the Republican Club the other
night charged that the slump IN the RepubIi-
can vote OF this city was due largely TO the
political activity and venstieus enforcement
OF the ord inances by two Democratic city
officials. shall not discuss the wisdom OF
the Republican executive OF tbs state III
criticising only democratic, members OF this
administration. II certainly would Justify
condition OF things would naturally proven,
any coalition such as that which redeemed
the city l.st fall. The Governor was wrong
SO far IA my depart ment Is concerned
desire TO say to Gov. Odell that as a member
OF the fusion administration ] have been In
harmony with most oil its policy. l firmly
believe that all tie ante-el 'Ction promises
made by Mayor Low, : well as other mem
fully kept, and am not aware OF any depart
Inent or bureau of1cal VITO used l. ofcc
for the purpose OF aiding either - Demo
cratic or Republican party during the last
But While this IA true it is equally true
that this organization during the last cam
cratic party. Without the expenditure of
money, except the few dollars yolant7riiy
loyalty. earnestly and effectively SUPPORTED
the ticket nominated at Saratoga. Many
OF us did not be!i"yc in the methods which
were employed 10 bring a bout the Eomlna-
ton OF ITS candidate for Governor, because
our organiZation ia just az much opposed
to bosses In the state as 1t Is to bosses IN TIE
This state was lost to the Democratic
party by reason OF bad party management,
and a refusal 10 nominate the one man who
every body believed at the time would be
elected, and that that would have been the
result e hi, .Smnson n'd been mafs s 1ne
the state urged gEon The marty leader the
fully expected that the convention would
he left free to make its own ohoic" His
termination would haze GRATED great great en- en-,
ment his election a. Governor would have
Rr.n GS"s and o 1 SesV his e' .e
The conditions were ripe for N. intro.
safe and conservative citizen as a striking
contrast to the e.iTsordinsry s,rento T.,
sentins to the next National Convention the
Democratic Governor Of this state as our
which prevented hi domination ! am Ger
tain from my knowledge of the Chief Ju-tice
that II the party call had been Issued 10y his
so tar as am personally concerned. speak
ing for myself but hope ! may also speak
Tor thus org,nilSaooh; we snsi oppoSe my
been or still Is In the councils OF the party
who arrogat"s to himself the right to con-
ts political machinery and automatically
undertakes to hold the party within his own
grasp ior his own ."lfsh purposes ~ a..
Democracy of this state " i'll throw OF any
such individual or Sc, OF individnals Who
Committed. OF the party ORGANIZATIONS
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1902-12-05
no PROHIBITTON ~ ONTARIO.
Measure Defeated Decisiveiy-vote Of
cities . Surprise.

TORONTO, Ontario. Dec. 4.The prohibit
ton measure submitted to popular vote in
the province of Ontario to-day under tho
referendum system to decide on the ques-
ton of prohibiting the sale OF intoxicating
LIQUORS was defeated In decisive manner
II was decided that 2l2,7oo votes should
no cast for the measure to insure it's en-
forcement, that being a majority of one-haf
the number Of votes cast In the general
election of 1893.
Only about 200 900 votes were cast for
the measure. OF fifteen cities only four
gave maiorities against the proposed act
Toronto gave a ma jority for. Ottawa cast
the largest majority against 900.
All this was surprise. as 1t was thought
the cities would be almost unanimous
against II.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1902-12-05
DREAD a NEGRO COLONY.
RiNerhead worked Up by . Report That
One IL TO he Made Nearby.

RIvERHEAp. l.. l.. Dec. 4-Property
owners on the east end Of Long Island are
worked up over the report that it is pro-
posed to establish city to be peopled
wholly by colored persons from the South
on the shores OF Peconie Bay, not far from
Riverhead. According to the plan OF the
promoters. there Is to be established city
Of not less than 10000 colored persons all
to be brought from the South.
The owners Of nearby property object to
such plan and say II would cause drop
in the value OF land all the way from Babylon
east on the South Shore and from Smit h
town east or the North Shore.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1902-12-05
MRS. SPIES WILL SEEK DIVORCE.
Won't Allow Her EnOch Arden Husband
In the House, but wants support.

MOUNT VERNON. n. Y. Dec. 4.-The
ultimatum Of Peter Spies, who went to Eng
land poor man and returned to his home
at Mount Vernon rich, and found, he alleges,
a star boarder wearing his clothing. that
his wife. Marguerite Katherine Spies. must
accept him "a her husband by next Satur-
day noon or become the defendant In a
divorce action, resulted to-day in her spum-
inp all his advances.
She refused to become a subject OF his
ex-Judge George {. Appel for the purpose
Of bringing an action for a separation from
her husband, She says that Spies has been
unfaithful to her and demands that he
support her and their eight children. She
clares IL he attempts to break in she will
have him arrested
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1902-12-05
MORE DELAY IN CUBAN TREATY.
The Blizz-ZaIdo Negotiations Como TO .
Halt.

Inc bllxx.ZaldO NEGOTIATIONS Como 70
Halt.
Special Caae Despatch 10 TEE Sun.
HAVANA, Dec. The negotiations be-
tween Col. Bliks. special representative Of
the United States. and Senor Zaldo, Score
tary Of State. for commercial treaty, which
were practically finished, have met with
difficulty in consequence Of a bill passed
by the House of Representatives provid-
ing for the appointment Of a commission
to draw up and define the concessions
which the Cuban administ ration may offer
ia negotiations for reciprocity treaties.
The preamble Of the bill refers TO the
Dingley bill, which authorizes the Ameri-
can administration 10 grant a reduction
of 20 per cent in the customs duties. Sohors
Ialde and Monies we're ready to sign the
| agreement for treaty with the United
States when the above bill was passed
by the House. Now they apparently want
TO wait 10 see what the effect OF the bill
| will be
The measure was introduced by the
Nationalists. The question has also been
brought up in the Senate. where Senior
San gully argued that whatever reciprocity
treaty the Cuban admnist ration might
sign would be null. as both houses of Con-
grees would necessarily have to pass upon
the reduct ions and changes in the TARIFF,
even though only the Senate has to ap-
prove the treaty.
s. nor Sanguily moved that the particu-
lars of the treaty be sent to the Senate to
enable the House to discuss the budget,
loan bill, and other matters depending
upon the revenues No vote was taken.
The opposition held that the adoption Of
s. nor Sar>rIily's motion would embarrass
the Executive by causing the terms Of the
treaty to become public before the matter
was settled.
According TO the budget presented TO
Congress the allowances made for the
President Of the republic are as follows:
For salary, S25.OOo; for secret urgent ex-
penses, s25, 600 for servants at the palace,
$500, and for sundry expenses, furniture,
stable and private servants. 5000 The
Luchd contrasts these figures with the decla-
rations Of President Palma regarding the
need of economy. and also with the salary
Of the Spanish Captains General.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1902-12-05
SLOOP STRANGER CAUGHT.
ROBBERIES ALWAYS FOLLOWED
HER APPEARANCE.
One Of Her Crew Identified as the Man
Who Held Up and Robbed q Coach.
man in Hastings Two Weeks Ago
Nothing OF Value Found on Vessel.

YoNKERs. N. Y. Dec. 4--Oflcer Edward
Murray of Hastings has captured the now
famous black sloop Stranger, for which the
police along the Hudson River and Long
Island Sound have been looking for some
time on the suppostion that 1t ia the home
Of the sound pirates,
About two weeks ago the stranger was
anchored of Hastings. That night James
Mullins. coachman for Carl Trube, a wealthy
resident Of Hastings, was waylaid and
robbed. The home Of another resident
Of Hastings was also entered on the same
night and robbed The next morning the
sloop had disappeared.
Every time the black eloop has appeared
at a place robberies have occurred there,
and the sloop has always diappeared mys-
teriousy early the next morning. Ever
since the Hastings affair Murray has had
the river watched closely in the hope that
the boat would soon reappear. and to-day
his long vigil was rewarded.
An employee Of A. Zinsser, President
of the village, this afternoon noticed a
long. black sloop anchor of the boat house
Of the Hastings Yacht Club. Murray
was notified and he hurried to the beach.
In a short time a small boat put OF with
two men. When they landed Murray
placed them under arrest. At police
headquarters they described themselves
as Capt. John Allen Friese OF the sloop
yacht Stranger and Patrick Gallaeh
Of 1874 Thirty-fifth street Brooklyn.
Capt. Frieee said that his was a river
junk boat He denied at first ever havin 4
teen on Long Island Sound, but finally
admitted having been at City Island last
year.
Murray secured search warrant and
rowed out to the sloop. The boat was
searched. but nothing OF value was found
Five sets Of blocks and tackle, supposed
ITO have been stolen from Peekskill, were
found in one corner of the deck
Capt. Friese carried Custom House II.
cense lie, sos, and his junk license Ia g. 2s7
issued In New York city on May 8, 1902
He claims a friend in a DR.. Steadman OF
Fifty-third street and Lexington avenue
New York. Gallagher was identified posi-.
lively by Coachman Mullins as the mar
who held him up two weeks ago.
The men will be held until their pas,
history can be fully investigated.
There Is no DR.. Steadman at Fifty-third
street and Lexington avenue. DR.. Robert
s, Stedman lives near there at 1874 Eas,
Ffty-fifth street. He wasn't in last night.
Gallagher i known to the police of South
Brooklyn as a petty thief. He was arrest &c
about year ago for pipe cutting In fats
and was sent to jail for It. He has not
been seen around his usual haunts fol
about two weeks.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1902-12-05
RUSSIA'S TARIFF PROTEST.
To England. This Time, on Count ervailine
Duties on Russian sugar.

Special Cable Despatch 10 THE SUN.
LONDON. Dec. Am tho House Of Com
mons to-day Niscount Cranborne, Under
Secretary for Foreign Affairs. announced
that Russia had minated to Great Britain
that the imposition of countervailing du-
ties on Russian sugar would be regarded
as an infringement Of the Anglo Russian
commercial treaty.
Russia suggested that the question be
referred TO The Hague Arbitration Court
Great Britain refused TO arbitrate the ques-
ton, but renewed its offer TO denounco
the treaty of 1850.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1902-12-05
Gcrmany's Claim Against Venezuela.

Special cable Despatch 10 THE Sun.
BERLIN, Dec. at - stated officially
that Germany's claims against Venezuela
amount to 100000 boliNars teoO,OCO)
The scmi-officil Col &C Gazette to-day
prints very strong auii- Venezuelan
article. II says that in the fac Of German
patience Venezuelan boldi csS Las lccc m
tnSolencc, and 1t Ii necessary that Germany
step forward energetically or lose the
esteem In which she is held. not only in
Venezuela but in all America.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1902-12-05
Everybody E,onera,ed; No Divorce.

The divorce counter suits brought by
Louis Weight and his wife, Elizabeth Weight.
came to an end yesterday, when the jury
returned "a verdict exonerating both
Noight's main contention was that he had
found Fireman Haggerty's dog in the
Weight fiat. with other evidence to show
that the fireman had suddenly departed
an hearing Weight knocking at the door.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1902-12-05
WORLD'S FAIR SCULPTORS.
Mr. French 10 do Figure or Napoleon
j. q. 4. ward That Of Jefferson.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. THE first allotment Of
worlds fair sculpture has been made
Samuel c. French will do the figure Of Napo-
leon and j. Y. A. Ward that Of Jefferson
The figures will be Of heroic size.
Napoleon will he represe nted as sitting
facing West, in the act Of writing the famous
deed Of cession of the Louisiana territory
TO the United States.
Facing the figure Of Napoleon will be
that of JEFF erson, who will be represented
az standing with his hands exte nded as if
10 grasp the precious document.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1902-12-05
Julian Ralph's Illness.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 4-Julian Ralph. the
Newspaper correspondent and author. who
was attacked with hemorrhages while at
the Southern Hotel on Tuesday night, was
no worse to-day and his recovery is ex-
pected unless there In more serious re-
currence Of the trouble
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1902-12-05
Comet MOVING Northward.
Special Cable Despatch 10 THE Sun

Special Cable Despatch 10 THE sun.
MARsEIl.LEs. Dec THE observatory
here reports the discovery of comet last
night in the southep hemisphere near
the Milky Way. 1t is very faint and il
moving northward Whether ii is a new
or a periodical comet is not certain.
This is probably the same comet dis
covered by Prof. Giacobini, Of the Nice
Observatory. on Tuesday night
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1902-12-05
sim Awaiting November pay.

All idea of obtaining their December
checks on Christmas eve has been aban-
doned b. the sohool;elchers of Brooklyn.
who are still a~ Mating their November
pay. Some delay has caused last month =
checks 10 be held up and many had not
receiV cd them yesterday
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1902-12-05
The Rev. Joseph Parker's Funeral.

Special Cable Despatch TO THE Sun.
LONDON. Dec. 4.-The funeral Of the
Rev. Joseph Parker took place from the
City Temple to-day There was great
crowd inside the edifice during the services
and many who could not get in assembled
outside. Thousands followed the funeral
cortege to Hampstead cemetery.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1902-12-05
Socialist Causes Trouble In Reichstsg.

Special CdbIs Despatch 10 THE Sun.
BERLIN. Dec. An a stormy debate in
the Reichstag to-day on the tariff BILL
which 1t is proposed to pass en- bloc, the
Socialist leader. Herr Singer. was suspended
three times He persisted in remaining
and Herr Stolberg, the vice. president,
suspended the sitting for an hour.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1902-12-05
To Get Trade statistics.

Special Cable Despatch TO THE Sun
LONDON. Dec THE Board Of Trade,
which has been considering means OF OBJ
tanning systematic information regarding
trade matters in certain of the elf-govern-
II as, is, with that end In view,
sending Henry Birchenough, a writer
on statist i and political subjects. to
South Afr a.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1902-12-05

.sp,eial Callc n,spaieh TO THE Sun.

.SD,cidi cable Despatch TO THE Sun.
BERilN, Dec, The Americans doing
business here held a meeting to-day under
the presidency of Consul Mason, and i.-
solved to appoint a committee Of seven
to draft plan for tho organization Of a
Chamber of Commerce on the lines of the
American chambers in Paris and London.
The committee was instructed to report
before Jan. l.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1902-12-05
KAISER HAS EYE TROUBLE.
4 Case OF InnammatiOn--IIe Puts or a
Proposed Trip.

,NDfcIW CdWf DtSpaith 10 The sun.
IERLIS, Dec, THE Tdgebdn "a w that
Emperor William is suffering from inham-
nation of the eyes, and has cancelled his
proposed visit To Trachenberg.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1902-12-05
Heavy Snowfall In English Channel.

Spfc'U CdbIe Dtspltch 70 THH SCN.
LONDON. Dec. "A heavy snowfall pre-
vailed to-day over the English Channel
Warning guns we're fired at Dover for the
guidance of shipping. Wrecks we're re-
ported from Aberdeen and Grimsby, but
there were no fatalities
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1902-12-05
sultan NEARLY CAPTURED.
His Troops suffer Heavily. hut Repulss
the Tribesmcn.

LONDON, Dec. A despatch from Tan
gier, Morocco, says the Xcmmour tribes
men, who attacked the forces of the Sultan
of Morocco, have suG cred "A crushing defeat.
The troops lost heavily, however. and the
Sultan himself narrowly ESCAPED capture
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1902-12-05
Never = Cop. He'll lie Made Chief.

Thomas Wagner, Democratic leader Of
Bayonne. n. D., has been decided upon
for Chief Of Police to succ eed the late Chief
John b. Mcneil. Mr.. Magner has never
been n policeman
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1902-12-05

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