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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-03
Reciprocity Treaties.

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Reciprocity Treaties.
one way in which the readjustment
sought can he reached is by reciprocity
reaties Ii is greatly TO be desired that such
ucaues may be adopted. They can be
used 10 widen our market and TO give a
greater field for the activities of our pro-
GCcels on the one hand. and on the other
land 10 secure in practical shape the
lowering OF duties when they are no long
"r needed for protection among our own
people. or when the minimum of damage
done may toe diSrcgarded for the sake of
tar maximum OF good accomplished. II
II Prove impossible 10 ratify the pending
treaties. ana if there seem to be no war
rant Tor the endeavor 10 execute others.
Or 10 amend the pending treaties so that
they can be ratified, then the same end
IL secure ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS be met by
Greet legislation
Wherever the tariff conditions are such
that q needed change cannot with advan-
ta2c be made by the application of the
ltciprocity idea. then ii can be made out
>t2ht by a lowering OF duties on 4 given
product. If possible >uch change should
he made only after the fullest considera-
ton by practical experts Who should aR-
IncaCn the subject from Il business stand
Doiut having in view both the particular
interests affected and the commercial
well-beng OF the pe~5lc as whole The
rnachinerv for providing such careful m
vcstf-at!on can readily be supplied. The
executive department has already AT It's
disposal methods OF collecting facts and
fi.y,:,,es: and if the Congress desires a dbl
,inliaI consideration to that which will be
giren the subject by its own committees.
tl.erl a commission of business experts can
be appointed whose duty it should he 10
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-03
There's Scarcity OF Officers.


The lamentable scarcity of officers. and
the large number of recruits and of I'M
skilled men necessarily put aboard the
new vessels as they have been commits
stoned has thrown upon our officers, and
especially on the ieutenants and junior
grades unusual labor and fatigue and
has gravely strained their powers of
endurance. Nor is, there sign of any
immediate let-up in this strain. 1t must
continue for some time longer, until
more officers are graduated from An
napolis, and until the recruits become
trained and skilled in their duties. In
these difficulties incident upon the de-
velopment of our war fleet the conduct
of all our officers has been creditable to
the service, and the lieutenantS and jul
nior grades in particular have displayed
an ability and q steadfast cheerfulness
which entities them to the ungrudging
thanks of all who realize the disheart-
ening trials and fatigues to which they
are Of necessity subjected.
There is not cloud OF the horizon at
present There seems not the slightest
chance of trouble with foreign power.
We most earnestly hope that this state
of things may continue; and the way
TO insure its continuance is to provide
for a thoroughly efficient navy. The re-
fusal to maintain such navy would
invite trouble. and II trouble came would
insure disaster. Fatuous self-complacen-
CIV or vanity, or short-slghtedness in re-
f,,sing to prepare for danger, is both
foolish ard wicked in such a nation as
ours: and past experience has shown
that such faulty in refusing to recognize
or prepare for any crisis in advance IS
usually succeeded by mad panic Of
hysterical fear once the crisis has ac-
tually arrived
Increase in Postal Revenues.
The striking increase In the revenues
of the Postodlce Department shows clear
New-York tribune., 1902-01-15
7HEO ". HEWITT INJURED.
CARRIAGE KNOCKS HIM DOWN AS HE IS
CROSSING STREET IN FRONT
OF HIS HOUSE

Theodore W. Hewitt. hfty-fve year old who
lives with a sister at No. 21 Fffth-ave. was
knocked down by carriage last evening while
crossing Fffth-ave. in front of his home Accom-
panied by his sister, Mr.. Hewitt was going across
the street to friends in the Berkeley at
No. 20 FTfth-ave. He had nearly crossed the
street when public brougham, driven by Ster-
ling Fletcher drew up in front of the Berkeley
The horses unmanageable having been
frightened by automobile and run into by a
Fifth-ave. stage.
Despite the efforts OF Fletcher. the pole of the
carriage struck Mr.. Hewitt and knocked him
down. When he examined, after being
carried to his home. he was found TO be suffering
from a scalp wound and shock. He was attend
ed by DR.. Partridge. OF No. 10 Fifth-ave a
brother of Police Commissioner Partridge
Fletcher was arrested and locked up in the Mer-
cer-St. police station. He admitted to bail
after DR.. ]. Milton Mabbitt. of No 10 Fifth
ave, had examined Mr. Hewitt and found that
his injuries not dangerous Bail was fur
nished by James Slater. proprietor Of the Berke-
New-York tribune., 1902-01-15
THE PRINCES SAILING.
SWIFT NORTH GERMAN LLOYD STEAMER
MAY BE PUT AT HIS DISPOSAL

Berlin, Jan. IA correspondent here has re-
ceived telegram from the North German Lloyd
Steamship Company. at Bremen saying that
the date of Prince Henry's sailing has not yet
been fixed. This telegram concludes as follows:
1t is probable that the company will send
fast liner not in the published sailing schedule
10 convey Prince Henry 70 New-York.
An arrangement has been made between the
German Admiralty and the North German Lloyd
Steamship Company by which the imperial yacht
Hohenzollern, when she arrives AT Hobcken. will
be freshly painted in order 10 remove all traces
of her voyage, and that she may present her
handsomest appearance for the festivities.
German newspapers print long dispatches from
NewYCrk dwelling on the interest evoked by
Prince Henry's projected visit. describing the
tentative plans for his entertainment, and Civ
ing the comment of the New-YOrk press the
matter. These latter have created the best i'm
preston here Prince Henry will arrive at Ber-
lin next Thursday. where he will remain for
the court festivities.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-15
ANOTHER HURT IN TUNNEL
FOREMAN OF \ GANG REMOVING WALLS
AT PLACE OF COLLISION HURLED
BY ENGINE-HE MAY DIE.

In the New-York Central tunnel last night at
the spot where so many people were killed or
injured one week ago this morning, incom-
ing passenger train struck a laborer and seri-
ously injured him. The man is David Stoddard.
forty-eight years old. of No. 456 MOtt-ave.. The
Bronx His left thigh was crushed and he re-
ceived bruises about the body and internal in
juries. He was thrown several feet in the air
and narrowly escaped death. He was taken TO
the Flower Hospital
Stoddard is a foreman for Charles Smith, a
contractor, who engaged by the railroad
corporation to remove the walls separating the
main and side tunnels at Fffty-siXth-st. A large
force of men has been engaged there. and has
been working day and night
Last night an incoming passenger train, due
at the Grand Central Station at 1884 O'Clock.
doomed UP. 1t is said that the engineer blew
his whistle and that the bell was ringing
tinuaIIy but Stoddard seemed not TO hear bell
or whistle Stoddards fellows yelled at him.
but he didn't get out OF the way in time and he
Was caught by the pilot. He may recover.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-15
MASKED MEN INVADE HOTEL.
TRY TO HOLD UP PROPRIETOR-BAR-
TENDER HURT-NEN DISAPPEAR.

TRY TO HOLD UP PRoPRIEToR-BAR-
TENDER HURT-MEN DISAPPEAR
Newark, n. j., Jan II (SpecaD.-Three
masked men. each carrying two revolvers, en-
tered Thomas Carr's hotel, in Frelinghuysen-
ave, at WaverIy late tonight and ordered Carr
and his bartender. Edward Wilson. to hold up
their hands. Wilson instead pulled out two
revolvers and in instant there a fuslllade
OF shots
Carr fed, and boy. Oscar Altrath. who was
in the place. began to scream. The warned
him that he would not be hurt. ard turned their
attention to Wilson. whom they knocked down
and beat brutality with the butt OF their re-
volvers one OF the men ran behind the bar,
where a safe stands, but before he could open
IL the screams of a woman in the building
caused him 10 decamp. one of his companions
also became frightened, and the two fed leav
ing the third man beating Wilson. Finding he
had been deserted he also ran from the barroom
and escaped.
Carr returned with two revolvers as the
fed and began firing after him. Wilson
brought TO the First Precinct police station and
his injuries were dressed by Police Surgeon
Clark. His condition is serious.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-15

PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT GREATLY INTER
EsTED-DETAILED ARRANGEMENTS LEFT
TO SECRETARIES HAY AND LONG.
Washington Jan. 14-Cable advices received
at the German Embassy here indicate that
York about February Is. While DR. Won HOLE
ben, the German Ambassador has not vet been
advised fully to the details of Prince Henry's
visit to this country, it is the opinion of the
embassy officials that the stay of the royal
visitor will not extend over fortnight.
1t is the purpose of the President and the
Secretary Of State to receive and entertain the
prince in way to do the highest honor to the
Kaiser and the German people. Several notable
entertainments are certain 10 be given here. in
Guiding state dinner at the White House.
Nothing will be left undone to make the princes
visit to the United States a memorable one.
The voyage of the imperial yacht Hohen-
zollern will be so timed that the vessel will ar
rive off New-York in season TO join the steamer
which will bring Prince Henry that he may
board the yacht and then proceed on. to be met
by the reception fleet of naval vessels and
steamers which will escort the HOhenzollern into
New-York Harbor
The President is showing great interest in the
arrangements for Prince Henry's reception, and
he called the matter up at the Cabinet meeting
to-day. 1t was too early 70 map out any definite
programme for the reception. but TO Secretary
Hay and Secretary Long the arrangement of
details was left. 1t is probable that when the
Hohenzollern takes Prince Henry from the liner
she will be escorted by Admiral Deweys old flag
ship, the Olympia, the San Francisco, which
has been the flagship of the European squadron.
Both of these fine ships have been almost COM
pletely reconstructed in the Boston and New
YORK yards. As IL has been suggested that the
captain Of either OF the ships would not have
sufficient rank to meet the German admiral.
Secretary Long has taken under consideration
the proprtety or appointing Rear Admiral Rob
representative
occasion. He is known personally to Prince
Henry, who was in command at the great naval
demonstration at Kiel, where Admiral Evans
represented the United States navy on the
cruiser Newly York.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-15

were an unknown quantity, and the most dire
abilities. Captain Clark received cable mes
sage from the Navy Department warning him
about the Spanish destroyers. Of course, the
ships company renewed their vigilance, but not
for a moment did the Oregon turn out of her
course, and the Navy Department received a
short message from the captain TO the effect
that he was fully prepared to take care of any
craft that crossed his path The run around
South America a record breaking one, and
the wonderful feature of the performance was
the perfect condition in which the ship came in
at Juniper Inlet, Florida coaled up, and took
her place in the blockade line off Santiago
The part played by the Oregon in the battle
OF July is probably known TO every one. Even
in the bitter strife of the naval factions no
disposition has been shown to deprive the Ore
gou of the large share of credit that was due
her for the great naval victory Since the war
Captain Clark has been on shore duty in Phila-
delphia. first at the navy yard and afterward
at the Naval Home there, where he is governor
THE SECRETARIES.
J. Pierpont Morgan. jr.. is the son of ]. Pier
pont Morgan, the great financier and organizer.
He has spent much time in the last few years in
London, where he Is a member Of the firm of
]. 5. Morgan & Co, the English representatives
of his fathers banking firm of ]. P. Morgan
& Co.
Edmund L. Baylies is a we'll known lawyer.
society leader and clubman of New-York. He
Is a partner of James G. Carter. in the firm Of
Carter & Ledyard.
Mr.. WetmCre is a son of United States Sena-
tor George Peabody Wetmore, of Rhode Island.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-15
Mr.. CARNEGIE AND JOHNS HOPKINS.
BELIEF IN BALTIMORE THAT THE Steel. MAS
TER WILL MAKE BIG GIFT TO UNIVERSITY

BELIEF IN BALTIMORE THAT THE STEEL MAS
TER WILL. MAKE BIG GIFT TO UNIVERSITY
TBY TELEGRAPH To THE TRIBUNE.
Baltimore Jan. 14.-The belief is growing In
educational circles in Baltimore. and there were
rumors in legislative circles in Annapolis to-
day, that Andrew Carnegie. through the friend
ship and influence OF ex-President Gilman OF
Johns Hopkins University. will come to the
financial assistance of that institution. The
trustees OF the university. it is said, have only
been able to secure promises Of about 100000
of the S1O0OOOo fund necessary to secure the
grants of lands made conditonalIy by Mr..
Keyser and Mr.. Wyman for a new site outside
the city for the university. Rumor has II that
Mr. Carnegie may be induced to make up this
amount OF even give larger sum
The idea has been voiced by many faculty
members students and alumni OF the university.
1t is said that it has even been proposed TO DIR.
Gilman himself. His reply IS said to have been
nothing but an inquiring smile, which is about
as much OF statement as he ever makes about
any plan he may have in view until IL Is as
sured President Remsen Of the university to-
day said he knew nothing about 1T. Members
of the legislature who have heard the report
decline to discuss it.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-15
GOOD RUSSIAN FINANCE.
FLOURISHING CONDITIONS SHOWN BY NJ.
DE WITTE.


DE WITTE.
st. Petersburg. Jan. 1.-THE Russian budget
for 1902 balances the revenue and expenditure
totalng 1916. 81 ,976 rubles. The navy absorbs
9S9,31S,9S4 rubles, the army 800, ,63S, ,531 rubles
and ways and communications. 435,547, ,75S
rubes.
The report of the Finance Minister. NJ. de
Witte. which accompanied the budget. says the
equilibrium of the latter leads to the conclusion
that the empires finances are in a perfectly
satisfactory condition. He adds
Our monetary system leaves nothing to be de-
sired and our railroads continue to develop un-
der good conditions. Notwithstanding the veX-
ations and complications of recent years owing
to bad harvests and the scarcity of capital and
the embarrassments of certain branches of our
industry, the general prosperity of country
shows no sign Of decline.
In my report 70 the Car the budget of
1893. I expressed firm confidence in the produc-
tive power of Russia. The experiences of the
last few years have justified this confidence
and to-day, in submitting to sovereign my
tenth budget report, ! have still frmer faith in
the rapidity Of the progress our country will
make, protected II IS by his majesty's
alterable tone of peace, and guided by his
majestys imperial solicitude
New-York tribune., 1902-01-15
IN PURSUIT OF DE WET.
LORD KITCHENER's REPoRTs-BoTHA HARD
PRESSED.

London. Jan. 14.-Perhaps the most important
point in Lord Kitchener's weekly report, dated
johannesburg Monday, Jan. 13, is the omission
Of all mention of Gen raj De Wet. from which
il is deduced that the British commander in
chief is than usually hopeful Of effective
results from his present effort TO surround De
Wet. Since the disaster at Zeefontein strong
British columns have been persistently doggng
at the heels of De Vets force, while armored
trains have prevented him from crossing the
railroad line and have forced him northward
Lord Kitchener is supplying De Vets pursuers
relays and remounts.
The British commander -in-chief reports that
since January 20 Loers have been killed, 8
have been wounded 203 have been captured
and % have surrendered.
Lord Kitchener. in dispatch from Johannes
burg, dated Monday January 49, reports the
narrow escape of General Botha from capture by
General Bruce Hamilton. Hearing Of a concen-
tration of Beers at Knapdaar. Bruce Hamilton
went to the spot, but only to find that four hun
dred Beers were treSxing, three miles distant,
with General Botha, in Cape cart, leading.
Bruce Hamilton chased the Beers for seven
miles until his horses gave out, and captured
thirty-two men and quantities of ammunition
and stock
New-York tribune., 1902-01-15
THE DATE OF THE LAUNCHING.

At the office of Wallace Dowrey. president of the
shipbuidng company that is building steel hulled
schooner yacht for Emperor William OF Germany,
# said yesterday that Wednesday, February
26 probably would be the date for launching the
yacht Shooters Island. Mr. Downey. IL
said. would confer with President Roosevelt and
ascertain If Miss Alice Roosevelt could attend the
launching and name the yacht on that date. 1t
was said that the builders would defer to the
wishes of the President to the date of the
New-York tribune., 1902-01-15
RATHBONE on THE STAND.
EXAMINATION OF CUBAN POSTAL OFFICIAL,
CONTINUED.

EXAMINATION OF CUBAN POSTAL. OFFICIAL,
CONTINUED
Havana, Jan. 14-The examination of Estes
C. Rathbonc formerly Director General of Posts
trial Of the charges growing out of the Cuban
postoffce frauds was resumed. Private CORE
srondence between Rathbone and the former
Postmaster General. Charles Emory Smith, was
introduced. Rathbone said he did not take part
in any campaign having for its purpose his ap
pointment as Civil Governor OF Cuba. Some
overzealous friends, he said, began one. but he
did not indorse It, and wrote to the President
and the Postmaster General saying he did not
want the office.
The government introduced Charles F. w.
Neely's letter with petition TO the President
asking for the appointment Of Rathbone. Rath-
bone said he did not know of its existence until
six week ago.
a dramatic incident Of the trial this afternoon
was the confronting of Rathbone with Reeves
with regard to the statement Reeves alleges
that Rathbone made after the latters re
and two months after the stamps We're burned.
When Reeves took the stand Rathbone was
sitting opposite him. Reeves said that Rathbone
told him that Neely had arranged the matter
with regard to the burning Of the surcharged
stamps, so that fraud would not be discovered.
Rathbone here asked Reeves If he willing
to swear this statement. Reeves replied
Yes" to which Rathbone said, God help you!
New-York tribune., 1902-01-15
SCHWAB DENIES GAMBLING.

VISITED MONTE CARLO. BUT DECLARES
SENSATIONAL REPORTS ARE FALSE
The following cable dispatch from Charles NJ
Schwab. president of the United States Steel
CORPORATION was received yesterday
Nice. January IA.
To the Associated Press, New-YOrk-
have to-day learned of the sensational state
roents regarding gambling at Monte Carlo /
have been on an automobiling Trip through tns
south of France with a party of friends did
visit the Casino at Monte Carlo. but the state
ments of sensational gambling are false
i - SCHWAB.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-15
AMERICANS HELD AT NEw-CHwANG

Pekng, Jan. 14-Paul Lessar, Russian Min
lister to China, has arranged for telegraphic
communication between the United States Min
lister here, Mr.. Conger, and the consul of the
United States at New-Chwang The consul at
New-Chwang has telegraphed that the Russians
there arresting American naval officers and
sailors on groundless charges.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-15
CHICAGO WANTS PRINCE HENRY.

Chicago Jan. 1.-THE plans TO have Prince
Henry visit Chicago when no 20 the United
States to attend the laun hing OF the yacht OF
Emperor William Of Germany, took definite shape
last night when the reception committee OF the
Germani1 MannerChoT mel and decided 10 extend
the prince a formal invitation to come to Chi
cago The plan includes elaborate reception
10 be given him by the club
New-York tribune., 1902-01-15
GOODWILL FROM RUSSIA.
CzAR AND CzARINA EXPRESS PLEASURE
AT AMERICAN ATTITUDE.

ST. Petersburg, Jan. 14.-At the Russian New
Years reception the Gar and Czarina took the
occasion 10 express to the United States Am
bassador, Charlemagne Tower. the qualification
which they felt at the reports of the good feel
ing in the United States toward Russia which
they constantly received. Their majesties wished
the Americans to understand that the feeling
was reciprocated both by themselves and by the
Russian people.
The Car and Czarina inquired particularly
concerning President Roosevelt, with whose
career their conversation showed them to be
perfectly familiar. Their ma jesties expressed
the highest opinion Of Mr.. Roosevelt's char
acter and achievements
New-York tribune., 1902-01-15
HORSE AT WORK IN MAINE.
BUYING Controlling INTERESTS AND PLAN
MING TO EFFECT CONSULTATIONS

Gardiner Me-. Jan. H.-That Charles W. Morse,
OF New-York, is buying stock in national banks In
Maine quite generally indicated to-day by
changes made In directorates of three Gardiner
banks. c. w. Morse and ]. T. Morse were elected
directors in bank. and later business men heard
the report of a proposed consolidation OF three
banks. Inquiry showed that Mr.. Morse has pur-
chased Of a savings bank here all its holdings in
national bank stocks. which included shares OF
Augusta banks and OF others In the State.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-15
MAX REGIS IMPRISONED.

.,Nsiers. Jan. l4.-Max Regis, the former Mayor Of
sifs and anti-SeInitic leader, arrested here
80, @ morning and imprisoned. account of his
~Nlfe 10 pay damages obtained against him in
wnloos libel suits. In default OF payment Regis
rsfs, sentenced TO terms of imprisonment aggre-
salshg three years
New-York tribune., 1902-01-15
BRITISH STEAMER FIRED ON
CHINESE TROOPS ATTACK VESSEL
UNDER ENGLAND's FLAG.

Hong Kong. Jan. 14.-The British steamer
Manning, belonging to the Hong Kong. Canton
and Macao Steam Coal Company Oimited), of
Hong Kong. has been fired by Chinese
soldiers in the Tam -Chau Channel, West River.
The chaplain of the British flagship Glory. the
Rev Charles E. L. Cowan who was on board,
was severely wounded.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-15
POPE FAINTS AT AUDIENCE.
AMERICANS WERE ASSEMBLED
QUICK RECOVERY.

London. Jan 15.-The Rome correspondent of
THE Daily Chronicle" says that while the Pope
was granting an audience to American pilgrims
last Monday he was taken with a faintng fit
Just as he was about to address them. The cor
respondent says the POntin conveyed to his
apartments where he soon recovered.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-15
YACHT ASHORE; CREW ESCAPES.
THE LOTUS. FROM NEw-YoRK TO PALM BEACH IN
DANGER.

ST. Augustine. Fla, Jan. 1.-THE little yawl
rugged auxiliary yacht Lotus. from New-York to
Palm Beach, with a of four, lost her rudder
and drifted the. beach near here in storm
and was taken to Jacksonville to-day for repairs.
The crew had narrow escapes when the vessel
was beached. The yacht belongs to Grier Hirsch,
president of the York PENN National Bank, who
is now en- route to Palm Beach by rail.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-15
NO PLEASANT RELATIONS.
GERMANY AND ENGLAND BOTH SEEM TO FEEL
AGGRIEvED.

AGGRIEvED.
neiIih' Jan. 1.-THE North German Gazette,
.sE4ng corrected the statements from England to
.e ehect that Emperor William pressingly in
neg The Prince Of Wales TO be present at Berlin
:" one occasion Of the Emperor's birthday on JAM
's ~ to-day publishes authoritative ex-
r-3nauon > Of the incident. II now seems that Sir
=. Lasceles. the Eritish Ambassador TO Ger
Wy NY asked Emperor William New Years Day:
rovs9 u be agreeable to your majesty that his
,,n sSi taShness The Prince OF Wales visit you
PA ehe occasion Of your birthday
ns-, .agIIeeaole' is not the word" responded En-
gsit me-" "
tiI explanation further points out that Emperor
a., nam never invites royal peTsonages to be pres
n; ;Th on ms birthday. The correction published by
"a ns Nofth German Gazette" is simply intended
TpLssseent msunderstandings elsewhere.
esis proposed visit OF the Prince of Wales is re-
riseo mere with the utmost coldness. and the un
ssteasaht discussion it seems to increase the
efnent between Germany and Great Britain
TWO countries