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The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1902-02-04
CONDENSED TELEGRAMS.

In Chicago yesterday morning the
zero.
The business portion of the city Of
Waterbury, Conn.,, was destroyed by
fire yesterday morning. The loss will
exceed $1,000, 900.
A cold wave and accompanying bliz-
zard swept over the Eeastern and Mid
die Western States night before last.
A gale prevailed along the Atlantic
coast.
The latest information from the Hon
do, Mexico, mine explosion shows it
to be fully as serious as at first re-
ers in the mine when the explosion oc-
Cured, and all of them are dead. The
majority of the victims are Mexicans
and Cinnamon, very few Americans
having been at work in the min
The remains of Edward and John
Biddle, the dead bandits, arrived In
Pittsburg, Pa, yesterday. Mrs. Souf-
fers condition is unchanged. If the
woman lives, in addition to answering
the charge of aiding prisoners to es-
cape she will be confronted by charges
of furnishing the Biddles with fire
arms and aiding the felonious assault
upon the Jail guards.
The Ways and Means committee of
the House by unanimous vote yester-
day ordered a favorable report on the
war tax reduction bill. Representative
Babcock offered his bill reducing du-
ties on the steel schedule and placing
some articles on the free list, as an
amendment to the tea repeal section.
The amendment was defeated, 6 to Z,
Messrs. Babcock and Tawney and all
the Democrats voting in the aff1rma-
tive.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1902-02-04
Stockholders Meeting.

Notice is hereby given that there will
be a meeting of the stockholders of
the Desert Crystal Salt Company, at
their office at the old works-White
Plains, Churchill county, Nevada, on
the 18th day of February, 1902, for the
purpose Of electing a new board of d.
rectors and for ~transacting such other
business as may come up during the
meeting.
WILLIAM NJ. SMITH,
President Desert Crystal Salt Co.
j23w3.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1902-02-04
Fayortte Nearly Everywhere.

Constipation means du1lness, depres-
sion, headache, generally disordered
Wealth. DeWitt's Little Early Risers
stimulate the liver, open the bowels
and relieve this condition. Safe,
speedy and thorough. They never
grippe. Favorite pills. Brown Bros.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-29
ARMY BRETET.S HELD Up.
A QUESTION AS TO THEIR LEGALITY
RAISED BY SENATOR COCKRELL.
Try TELEGRAPH I'd THE TRIBUNEl

Try TELEGRAPH I'd THE TRIBUNEl
Washington, March 28-It was learned to-day
that all the brevet promotions recommended by the
board Of army officers appointed for that purpose
being held up by the Senate Committee on
Military Affairs. The fact that the name of
Roosevelt the original list made by the
board. but taken off at his request lends an
interest 10 the affair which may cause good deal
of Misrepresentation when the subject IS discussed
in the newspapers. President Roosevelt has sent
more than six hundred names to the Senate for
brevet promotions the board basing its recon-
mendations the reports made by commanding
officers concerning the conduct of officers under
them in battle and skirmish. President Mckinley
sent greater number than this TO the SEN
ate for confirmation, several hundred Of which, it
is said, have not yet been acted on and are there
fore, In the same category with those submitted by
President Roosevelt. When the matter Of report
ing on the entire list came up IN the Military At
fairs Committee this week Senator Cockreu. OF
Missouri. objected to acting them until the Sec
rotary Of War had informed the Senate on what
authority of law these brevet promotions which
really represent nothing except complimentary
mention based Senator Cockrel raised the
same question more than twenty years ago In the
case of army officers recommended for hrevcts for
gallant and meritoriOus services in various Indian
campaigns. and at that time he made a report
against the promotions on the ground that there
is nothing in the statutes which warrants giving
bTeVets except in time OF and in cases Of UNI
supposed that Senator Cockren takes the ground
that the service for which officers are now recon
ineuded Tor breVet was not performed I'm time OH
war, as prescribed by statute. as all the recon-
menda lions which his objection being held
up We're based on acts performed either In the
Philippines OF in the brief campaign in China, ana
that neither campaign made the result of
formal declaration Of war.
Unless Secretary Root can overcome Senator
Cockrells objections by strong and convincing
argument II is thought that the Senate will not
confirm any of the promotions recommended for
service either in the Philippines China even al
though II may be shown that the able and astute
missouri senator Is trying to play sly little game
OF politics by forcing the Secretary of War into a
formal declaration that this country has been
actually at war both in China and the PhiIippna
Islands. -I-i-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-29

with the republic of Cuba. Secretary Hay was
only able to say that Congress in it's action with
respect TO Cuban sugar was legislating a mat
ter wholly of local interest On the receipt of a
report to this effect the capital of San Domingo
the President and Cabinet of the republic accord
ing TO reports have decided 10 send special COM
missioner this country lay before the authori-
ties additional information showing that the re-
public will suffer much financial distress unless
some action is taken by the United States to re-
Heve the inevitable results of the alleged dscrim-
ination against Dominican sugar in favor of Cuba.
1t is understood that the sugar growers desire
to object to the proposed reduction Cuban sugar
but merely secure some convention with this
country permitting Dominican sugar to enter on
equal terms with Cuban sugar.
The gravity of the situation in which the
Dominican Republic is likely soon to be placed has
produced strong tendency to speculate about the
possible consequences which the officials of the
island may be compelled to face. Though it is
what might be considered extreme view of the
case. it is suggested within the range of posi-
bilties that another revolution would demOralize
the people of San Domingo to make them in
capable of maintaining a substantial and
spectacle republican government. In this case. It
Is pointed out the United States might be called
upon to reconstruct the affairs of the Dominican
people ofieials Of the State Department laugh
at the idea: but 1t is nevertheless regarded seri-
ously IN other quarters Il is recognized that in
danger of a revolution And, with the least
Domingo 1t is said. would favor the establishment
Of close political relations between San Domingo
San Domingo is the only island in the West
Indies which supports an independent government
lies the isand-the Haytian and the Dominican.
San Domingo is of the most beautiful islands
Of the West Indian group. There are several OLD
which the first Spanish Governor. son Of Co
lumbus lived. early in the sixteenth century.
republic
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-29
NO RECOGNITION OF UNION
PRESIDENT OLYPHANT EXPLAINS MEET
ING WITH MINERS REPRE-
SENTATIVES

The subcommittee Of the National Civic Fed
eration's Cancellation Committee, which inVit-
ed the coal carrying companies TO send represen-
tatives to the conference on Thursday to give
their side OF the trouble in the anthracite coal
fields it was announced yesterday, will be con
tinued for some time. Pending the calling OF
the next meeting within thirty days from Thurs
day. it win continue its efforts in the interests
Of Industrial peace. The Independent coal oper-
ators who control about 20 per cent of the out
put of anthracite will be asked to send repre-
sentatives when the next conference takes place.
The representatives of the coal carrying COM
panies said yesterday that their presence at the
conference on Thursday was in no respect to be
considered as a recognition of the union. R. NJ
ELEPHANT. president of the Delaware and Hudson
Canal Company said this point:
I'VE could not recognize the union formally
enter into agreements with 1t unless 1t was in
corporated- The unions have, a rule, declared
against incorpora ton so that If we made agree
ments with the union 1t could hold to our
bargain. while we could have no way Of holding
the union to its bargain. Our presence at the
conference Thursday at the invitation of
the civic Federation, dignifed body. which has
good object in view. Our going there did not
commit us in any way, any more than If we had
been invited to dinner to some one. We
made no concessions. and have nothing to con-
Cede."
Z. B. Thomas chairman of the board Of direc-
tors of the Erie Railroad. who also attended
the conference. said that It left matters as they
were, that the union had called off the
provisional strike for thirty days. He admitted
that the union was formally recognized in the
hitUmlnous coal regions.
As far as we are concerned he continued,
I'VE make discrimination against union men.
but VIII not make contracts with any but our
own employees. We did not talk for the indie
pendent operators at the conference We were
ira1T la NiNsfA Tod
Grafton and state side of the ease, which We
did, and l believe President Mitchell and the
other members of the United Mine Workers
Il Mon who were there ought to have been con
WINGED that in the right"
Secretary Easley of the civic Federation said
yesterday evening that the fact OF the operators
coming any terms to meet the representatives
Of the union a long step on the road to
peace. In the afternoon Secretary Easley and
President MITCHELL Of the United Mine Workers
had conference on the situation. Mitchell said
there was nothing new since Thursday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-29
PRAISE AMERICAN RAILROADS.
REPORT OF THE PRUssIAN EXPERTS WHO
VISITED THIS COUNTRY.

Washington March 2S.-The official report Of the
committee of experts sent by the Prussian Gov
eminent in 1900 10 the United States to examine
carefully into the methods Of railway construction
equipment and management, With view to deter
mining which Of the distinctive features OF Amer
lean practice could be advantageousy adopted for
the improvement Of the State railways In Ger
many. has been submitted to Baron Won Thielen
chief OF the Prussian Ministry OF Railways. SO
says United States Consul General Frank Mason
at Berlin. in a communication. dated February 2S
which made public at the State Department:
to-day. But the report has not been published. Mr.
Mason says, and. in accordance with the usual
practice Of the German Government in such cases
will not be
Mr.. Mason consulted Baron Won Thielen on the
subject and told that great deal had been
learned by the scientific study OF the American
railway systems. and that the minister regarded
American plan OF locomotive construction fin
standard types, with INTERCHANGEABLE parts. as
especially interesting and valuable.
Tho Germans admit. says the consul general
that the American system Is wonderfully efficient
and capable. and spendidly adapted 10 the CON
ditiOns Of the country. German miners and manu-
facturers. Mr. Mason says. look with enVious
prise the economies Of railway freight !n Amer
lea. and their main hope fer the future is In the
extension and Improvement Of the inland river and
canal system. which is advocated SO urgently BY
the imperial government.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-29
THE STOCK MENOR4NDUM TAX.
COMMISSIONER YERKES RECEIVES a NEW
BRIEF, BUT 1T is NOT LIKELY TO
CHANGE HIS DECISION.
my TELEGRAPH To THE TRIBUNE.l

Washington, March 28-One of the attorneys for
the New-York Stock Exchange has sent a brief TO
John w. Yerkes, Commissioner of Internal Rev
enue, containing arguments designed to show the
injustice Of the recent decision imposing tax on
memorandum stock transactions amounting to
cents for every 800 worth of stock. according to
face value, which Is placed as security TO insure
the future payment Of money borrowed Tor opera
tons commonly known margin deals. II was
necessary for Commissioner Yerkes to telegraph 10
the lawyer in charge of this last Friday ask
ing him to spare no more time in filing the brief
permission TO do which granted more thil
three weeks ago. when the Stock Exchange repre-
sentative made an appeal for a suspension OF the
order requiring the collection of this tax Inc prel
has been placed on the calendar for early consid-
Grafton. 1t seems to be the general BELIEF mere
that there points to be brought TO the
surface in this brief which will prove convincing
enough change Commissioner Aerhes HISC
ruling.
The imposition Of this tax is of far reaching con-
sequence to stock dealers in all the Die clles OF
the country. AS a source of government revenue
the collection of the would involve millions or
dollars If eventually the authorities sustain lie
decision of Commissioner Yerkes imposing the col
lateral all memoranda transactions, the
books of all brokerage firms would nave TO De eN-
amined far back as 1898 when the war revenue
act became opera tive, and assessments levied on
all deals made since that time. 1t IS understood
that I'm the protesting attorneys ran 10 secure
a reversal of Mr.. YeTkeSS first decision on the
abatement of the assessment for the purpose
Of carrying the to the courts. Whenever the
is decided. however, though the final decision
may be postponed for year more, If ultimately
all deals made in the period when the
revenue act of 1898 in force.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-29
PHILIPPINE LEGISLATION
CIVIL GOVERNMENT BILL PRACTICALLY
COMPLETED-THE SILVER
CURRENCY

Washington. March 2S.-The Republican mem
bers of the Senate Committee the Philip
pines held meeting to-day and passed finally
on the provisions of the Philippine civil govern
ment bill The currency question was the princi-
pal topic of conversation again to-day. and the
provision for supplying the Philippines with
circulating medium prepared by the sub-com-
mittee, composed of Senators Allison, Beveridge
and Dubois was finally passed on.
This provision, as has been heretofore stated.
is that there shall be coined a Philippine dol
lar of the same weight and fneness as the Mex
lean dollar and the British dollar. 1t is to be a
bullion dollar. but the volume is 10 be limited
only by the demands of business The coin
will carry an American device on one side and
an Oriental design on the other. and it is cal
culated that it will in time be popular coin
throughout the Eastern world.
The amendment also provides for subsidiary
coinage sufficient TO meet the wants Of the
people. The coinage of this silver viii be done
both in America and in the Philippines
The provision in regard 10 mintage is that
the currency shall be coined in the Philippines
as soon the facilities are provided, but that
in the mean time it may be coined in the United
States Mint at San Francisco. The dollar pro-
vided is made legal tender in the Philippines
but not in the United States
The Republican members also considered the
question Of authorizing legislative assembly
for the Philippines. but decided To omit all egis-
laton of that character. and also to make no
provision for delegates or commissioners in
Congress from the Philippines Provision for a
complete census of the islands is, however. TO
be included in the bill. This is not 10 be a
mere numbering of the people, but an inquiry
into their educational attachments and property
requirements with the view of securing in
formation of a character which may be of use
in future legislation for the islands
The fun committee will meet on Monday, and
il is the hope of the Republican members that
authority will soon be given TO report the bill
to the Senate.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-29
IGNORES CHRLSTMAS'S STORY
THE STATE DEPARTMENT REGARDS
BRIBERY CHARGES AS UNWORTHY
OF NOTICE
OF NOTICE.

Washington, March 2S.-The state Depart
ment will take no steps to bring TO the atten-
ton Of the Danish Government the charges of
bribery in connection with the sale of the
Danish West Indies made by Captain Christ
mas. and brought TO the attention of the House
of Representatives yesterday. The department
regards the charges as unworthy of its atten-
ton, by reason of insufficient evidence and OBJ
vious error in statements of alleged facts. The
department is perfectly aware also, that the
Danish Government does not intend TO pay one
cent Of the 100000 claimed by Christmas his
commission, that of course. none of the
money could be used to corrupt American Con
Eressmen and newspapers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-29
THE SUNDRY CIVIL BILL.
ANOTHER OF THE GREAT SUPPLY MEAS
r. URES COMPLETED.

Washington. March 28-The sundry Civil An
preparation bill Of the most important of the
Government supply measures, completed to-
day by the House Committee Appropriations. It
carries $93l639 being O42 less than regu-
lar and supplemental estimates and $2.57g 5l2 less
than the appropriations for the current fiscal year
Among the items in excess Of the present appro-
priations the following: For public buildings
So $685. Yellowstone Park, 500 600: Louisiana Pur-
chase Exposition, for government building and ex-
hibt, $l04SG0; permanent Census Office and
twelfth census, $4,000; seacoast battery sites
etc. a.537G50; river and harbor continuing CON
tracts s. SS2,757
Some of the other main items are as follows: At
lanta, Ga, pententiary. 800 OO0 Chickamauga and
Chattanooga Park, $4,000; Chinese Exclusion act
10000; defending suits. Spanish Treaty Claims
Commission, $4,000; Leavenworth penitentiarv
$4,000; enlargement Of military posts. Sl537 $50:
preventing deposits in New-York Harbor. $50 a0.
portrait Of William Mckinley s. 800: Shiloh Mill
tary Park $4,000; Vicksburg Military Park 300 O0o
The public building items over $4,000 are: Aber-
deem S D.. $56.5GO Baltimore 100000; Boise Idaho
$4,000: Brunswick. Ga. $1,000; Cheyenne Wvo
s149S3 Chicago, $1,000 900: Cleveland S5O0lO. Cres
ton, Iowa, $4,000; Emira n. Y. $l07 600: Helena
Mont, $4,000; Indianapolis 100000: Newport VI
$4,000 Newport News. Va, $4,000; New-York CITY
$4,000; st. Paul, $4,000: Salt Lake City $50 co..:
Seattle. Wash. $3.50 000.
The river and harbor contract items over $50 90
Charleston, S C.. $4,000; Allegheny River
Sls,eoo; Boston Harbor. $4,000; Buffalo Harbor
10000; Cleveland Harbor, $4,000 Cumberland
Sound. Georgia and Florida, 500 600 Duluth and
Superior. S45s9oo; Gray Harbor. Wash $4,000;
Illinois and Mississippi Canal. $l53 90: Kentucky
River. $4,000; Monongahela River. W. Va $35OOG;
Providence River and Narragansett Bay SS4 900:
harbor. san Pedro, Cal $4,000; Ashtabua Har-
Dor, Ohio, $4,000 channel in GoWarus Bay, y. Y
$4,000. Black River, Ohio $500 600; Calumet Har-
Dor Ill. $4,000 Congaree River S c. $1,000: De
troit River. $l3sC0 Everett Hartor. Wash s1I7 600
Gultport Harbor, Miss, $4,000: St. Mary's River
Mich, $4,000; improving Mississippi River from
mouth of the Ohio Minneapolis. $3.50 coo: New
York Harbor Sandy Hook bar, 1924 0s0.
New-Hayen Harbor SCI 600 Ocmulgee River Ga
S55 COO Savannah River, $50, 90; Tampa Bay $50 90.
Toledo Harbor. $223.U0
The bill contains general provision directing the
Secretary Of War to report at the next session of
Congress proposition for :he consolidation Of the
existing commissions having charge OF the several
national military parks, or substituting therefor
4 commission consisting OF one or more members
to have charge under the War Department of an
military parks Another provision restricts officers
ana managers OF the National Home for Disabled
Volunteer Soldiers 10 persons whose military or
naval service would render them eligible for ad-
mission 10 the home
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-29
TALK OF PITCHES SUCCESSOR.
REPORT THAT THE PRESIDENT MAY APP
POINT WILLIAM WILLIAMS, OF
BROOKLYN.
ny TELEGRAPH 10 the rn.rrxr.I

Washington, March 2S.-There Is a widespread
report here tonight that William Williams Of
Brooklyn Is one OF the President Roosevelt
has under consideration for the office Of Commits
sioneF Of immigration al the port OF New-York TO
succeed Thomas Fitchie whose term expired on the
30 Of this month. Mr.. Williams is a personal
friend Of President Roosevelt having been his
guest at luncheon to-day A number Of other can
ddates were mentioned by officials to-day but
there seemed T. Le a tendency TO discount all OF
them in favor OF Mr. Williams He left the White
House quietly this afternoon and not to be
found this evening. II learned that the Presi-
dent discussed immigration matters with Mr. Will
Jams this afternoon and in answer to direct ques
lions the White House II the office had been
rendered hIr. definite reply could be OBJ
tained.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-29
POLICE CAPTAIN WANTS ~ INQUIRY

Police Captain Walsh. Of the police station in
EIdrdge-st said yesterday that he intended 20 ask
Commissioner Partridge 10 investigate the story
that posts of several policemen in the precinct had
been changed because the men were TOO active in
shutting up saloons on sunday. Il want the whole
truth to he known" Walsh said because If only
half the truth comes out il viii look if 1 had
been changing the mems posts To please Tho saloon
keepers"
In the ease Of Policeman Schleyer. he said, the
change of post was ordered for a good reason in
no way rejecting on the man Hearing that
Schleyer had said he vas transferred for closing
a saloon on his post after hours. he sent for
Schleyer and questioned him SChleyvr said he had
compelled saOonkeeper TO close his place late one
night and the salOOnkeeper had followed him
mis- post begging to be allowed keep omen little
longer. Then he transferred % another post,
and he thought a complaint Of the saloOukeeper
was the bottom of IT, AS matter OF fact,
Walsh said. such complaint had been made
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-29
WOULD SHOOT DOBy / T4CCN4TOR

At the Manhattan LIBERAL Club East Fifteenth
ST. Third-ave last night. DR.. Robert A Gum
smoke OF Vaccination a EalIacy and q Crime" IN
support of his contention he cited the OF Or.
Frederick the medical officer in Cleveland, Ohio.
who he said had tried vaccination In that city
and had noticed an increase in the number OF
cases and who had then abandoned the use OF the
virus aud had adopted the plan OK isolation and
sanitation Or Frederick the speaker said had
cleaned up all the cellars Of the houses, and the
result of his experiment had become opposed 70
the Df vaccine a mean or preventing the
rayaEeS Of smallpox Or. Gum maintained that
smallpox has increased by the Use OF vaccine The
speaker referred 10 an attempt u pass law max
ins vaccination compulsory. and he said that II any
such thing attempted ON him or any member
of his family. ne would shoot down. he would
a burglar. the officer who made the attempt He
was confident that no jury Of American -ree men
would find him guilty of murder.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-29
PIcLFLC clRLE FLGHT.

Washington. March 81 Representative CorIiss Of
Michigan. was heard by the House Committee on
judiciary to-day his resolution directing the
Attorney General 10 institute proceedings against
the Commercial cable Company for legged com
binaton with other companies Mr.. Corliss de
clared that there had been deliberate violation of
the laws against combnatI, II. and that the effect
was to advance the cost OF cable messages the
Atlantic l2l2 cents a word Chairman Ray and the
members of the committee asked many questions
and there some sharp SpdrrinE. At the close
of the hearing the committee went into executive
session and unanimously reported against the TeSO-
luton the ground that Mr.. Corliss had not pre-
scented a case calling for the action proposed