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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-08

New York Offices Tribune Bailding.
CHICAGO Office: Tribune Building,
New-York tribune., 1902-02-05
MoNTAGU WHITES OPINIONS.

Chicago. Feb %-Montagu White, representative
OF the Beers IN America, commenting upon the IN
favorable action OF the British Government today
said:
The reply Of Lord Lansdowne does not close the
door 70 peace negotiations, but simply points out
that these should be concluded IN South Africa
and not IN Europe II must, however. be under
stood q condition precedent anv effective
negotiations the Boer authorities IN Europe and
the Boer leaders IN the field be placed n
communication with one another. President Steyn
will be party 10 settlement without rhe
sent OF President Kriger and vice versa The offer
FER there and then return. involving a delay OF at
least three months, IS convincing evidence that
the Boer situation is much better and hope
>ul than the from British sources would lead
believe
with regard 70 the statement that the plenipoten-
rtar4es have letters OF credence later than
March 1900 this not, the least, imply that
their powers are invalid for these remain in force
until cancelled They are IN constant condrnunica-
tion with the leaders in the held-that is,
the mails and able entirely in British control
The refusal OF the British Government 70 accept
foreign intervention is wholly irrelevant 70 the
question. Dutch Government would not aIter
preached the British Government with peace pro-
posaIs unless the latter had first sgnided its con-
sent This IS well established principle in di-
pomacy. The action Of the British Government
Is q real refusal. but. the contrary, q very
direct ercoura cement 10 the friends OF peace 10
bic settlement
The situation is very hopeful. and 7 reiterate
what 7 have said often and what believe, thar
no country could use It's moral influence in q more
OF this terrible than The United States Of
Anne
New-York tribune., 1902-02-05
CHARLES BRIGHTs TRIAL POSTPONED.

London, Feb 4-The hearing Of the charges
against Charles Bright, American engineer.
who alleged 10 have concealed 400 900 Of his as
sets in connection with bankruptcy proceedings.
was resumed the Guildhau Police Court to-day.
The defence urged adjournment account
Of The absence OF the chief witness for the prosecu
ton alleging that his cross-exarnination would
tanIy give reasons for stopping criminal proceed
nEs until Mr. Bright's pending suits in the High
Court OF Chancery. involving several hundred
thousand pounds. were settled.
Counsel for ! F. Moreno. who. with R. q. Fudge.
was summoned a. accessory Of Mr.. Bright
IN consuming 10 defraud the latter mans creditors
declared it was disgracefu 10 compel man who
Rad once held Offices in the American legations at
Paris and Madrid 10 remain under accusation with
out a chance Of proving his innocence
1Tha Treasury officials spent the morning in intro
ducinz technical evidence
Newton crane, counsel for Mr.. Bright declared
that breach OF international law had been
-or1uitted in the seizure OF his clients trunks at
TSaris and threat tened make appeal 10 the
I-ttsd states embassies in Paris and London unless
tbay were restored. The case adjourned until
February 8.
New-York tribune., 1902-02-05
PANAMA's NEW GOVERNOR.

Panama, Feb. 4-General Salazar, who dis
tinguished himself as the assistant of General
Alba1 during The campaign OF 1900, has been
appointed Governor Of Panama. He paCiied
the department Of Bolivar. defeating General
Uribe-Cribe wherever he met him. The new
Governor is popular among the young, progress
sive element Of the republic. Many Of his
friends have telegraphed 10 General SaIazar
urging him to accept the appointment and say
ing they have full confidence IN his ability 70
end the revolution here.
General Pinto has been appointed Governor
OF Cauca.
Generals NeIospina. Holguin and Arboeda,
who were banished by the Nice-President, SenOr
Marroquin, last year, now allowed to return
70 Bogota- This and recent appointments in
diCat4 a change OF politics in Senor MarToQuin :
government which may bring about a union OF
the Conservative and Nationalist parties,
New-York tribune., 1902-02-05
PLOT TO KILL CHIy4'S EMPRESS
CoNsPIRAToR MAKES CoNFEssION-TNTEN
TON TO WRECK TRAIN

CONsPIRAToR MAKES CoNFEssION-INTEN-
TON TO WRECK TRAIN
Victoria B. c. Feb. "details Of the ex-
tensive conspiracy 10 assassinate the Empress
Dowager Of China and members Of her court
and 10 start a widespread rebellion, which was
TO involve the whole Chinese Empire, were re-
ceived by the steamer Glenesk- Discovery Of
the plot was made while the court was at Kai-
Feng. when unsuccessful attempt was made
to destroy the palace and inmates by fire. Some
Of the tncendiarfes were arrested by the Ho-
Nan provincialS, and torture at once ap-
Piled. with view OF obtaining confession one
Of the conspirators eighteen years old. at last
broke down. and confessed that attempts were TO
be made to wreck the imperial train and fire
on the Empress Dowager from the side OF the
line.
A search Of the captured mems houses re-
suited in the discovery Of correspondence and
detailed reports on the strength of the garrisons
of all the cities Of Importance in China and all
particulars relating 20 their strength and de-
fence.
New-York tribune., 1902-02-05
THE REMOUNT SCANDAL.
MAJOR LEE SAYS THAT THE UNITED
STATES AIDED GREAT BRITAIN

london Feb TN the House Of Commons yes
iuay evening Major Arthur Lee Conservative
-or1aerly the British attache with the United
states army in the Spanish American War and
me British Military Attsche A. Washing
ton said that 70 Great Britain had been offered
m % services OF the chief horse expert OF the
.HItea states army adviser in the purchase Of
american horses for the British army. The reve-
la'lon was made in heated debate on the ramouut
question. when Major Lee said.
- The accredited representative NJ the War once
no opportunity Of shown 49, tncvvis5gs he
possessed OF the resources ~ +t lo-rr--L- IN
me same way l. being military artacha Al Wash
+9gton, vas NOT informed that there was any in
Iention OF buying horses in the tinted states 7
is6 ocers ron s nS 5e American 2ewsPapers [nat Brit
& not informed who they were nor was 7 asked %
/ was competent 10 give A. re ri11s ba9 The
oPportlnlty through the goodwill Of high official
o5 o. me United States army as adviser I ca6led
no repiys 10 me war ONCE but received
The whole debate on this question IN the House
OF Commons causes widespread Indignation. which
IS as evident among the strongest supporters Of
'le government as among the members n the
oPPosiuon. The ministerial press vigorously
charges the War Office with absolute inconpe-
tency. II nothing worse, and demands a searching
inquiry, hinung a. the possibility that the more
important departments OF the War ONCE made
no more creditsble showing than the reunount de-
partment
MT. Brodrick. ascertain the identity OF the off,
clals responsible for pigeonhoIing and not &C
knowleogtng Major Lees ard Colonel Wardrop's
communications for the purpose OF sunlnarily and
ANONYMOUSLY dismissiag them
The supporters OF the government shocked
not only BY the revelations regarding the inet-
hciency OF the War Office. but more so by the
Official tone OF Mr.. Brodrick's and Mr.. Balfours
oefences- The former claimed merit because he
oo not suppress the investigating committees re-
port altogether. The Times" says.
Il is right and honorable that a minister should
oetend by all legitimate means the department he
represents, but he Is carrying Chivalry too Tar
when he implies the right defend II by the
suppression Of Information which dearly concerns
Fsrhament and the people to know.
once attempted in effective fashion TO meet the
charges or incapacity and habitual negligence
brought against the remount department and the
War Office
The St James's Gazette referring 10 the fur
ther Investigations proposed urges the need OF
fixing the responsibility OF individuals, saying.
The nation has been swindled and Il Is right that
the sWlndlers whoever they are, should be brought
10 oook promptly Horses. or, al least four legged
creatures have been bought for tS3 when only
worth quarter OF that The difference
-quarters-has gone into the pockets OF GER
tain persons. If they prove the money got
there properly, well and good; II not, the con-
clusions are obvious. There must be white
washing.
New-York tribune., 1902-02-05
MoRE CONCEssIONs ZOE FRANCE.

Wilemstad. Island OF Curacao, Feb. 4-Ad-
vices received here from Caracas announce that
the French Government has notified 70 the gov
ernuent Of Venezuela that France will not sign
the protocol presented by Venezuela for a re-
newaI OF diplomatic relations between the two
countries notwithstanding the fact that Venez-
uela has accepted all Frances conditions and IS
ready to sign unless NJ. Secrestat. jr.. IS i'm
uediately authorized TO land a. La Guayra
and TO protect the interests of his father, who
leased the estates Of General Matos the revolu-
tionary leader. whose property was subsequent
" seized by the Venezuelan Government
IN case Of Venezuela's refusal 10 grant the de-
rnand OF the French Government. France will
Immediately impose duties on Venezuelan cacao
which would be disastrous for Venezuela. Il
is reported that the Venezuelan Government
troops have been defeated by BataIa and Lore
tolma. near Baul, in the State OF Zamora.
Numerous arrests were made on January p
at Caracas. including Vilegas PuIido Clements
UrbaneJa, ArvelO and Volcan- This IS looked
upon as proof that the government is in fear
Of more serious complications
dispatch from Savanilla, Colombia SAYS
that the revolutionary steamer Libertador was
az that port on January "a, engaged in repairing
her boilers
New-York tribune., 1902-02-05
FENEZTELANS BEATEN.
INSURGENTS WIN A VICTORY FROM GOV
FRNNENT FORCES

Willemstad Island of Curacao. Feb 4-Dis-
patches from Para guam. state 81 Falcon Venez-
uela- announcing that rha insurgents com
manded by General Sientata had defeated the
government troops commanded by General Ur-
naneJa, and that the latter had been killed
The Paraguana advices also referred 10 the
Llpertador saying that she was ar Sabanilla
recently. and that the Venezuelan guubos
Mlrdnda was off that harbor watching the revO-
lutlonary steamer The latter had been repair
ING her machinery. and il was believed she
would have completed the repairs by this time.
Inc venezuelan gunbCat ZUmbador. according
70 these advices. was recently ar Carcenero
watching the eastern coast Of Venezuela
No news has been received AT Paraguana as
70 happenings at La CIuayra
All was quiet at Carupano. State ~ Berwudez.
when the latest news reached this port
New-York tribune., 1902-02-05
AID FOR BRITISH DENIED.
GENERAL CORBIN SAYS THAT NO HELP WAS
OFFICIALLY GIVEN.

Washington, Feb. 4.-Adtutant General Corbin
was questioned to-day in regard Major Lees
statement IN Parliament about having been offered
the services ot the chic: horse expert" OF the
United States Army securing horses in this coun-
try tor South Africa. and said that this was the
hrst that he General COrbn) had heard OF Il What
he did know as a fact was that there had been
no correspondence the part OF adjuetant gen
erals Office with Major Lee or any one else 70
warrant the statement that the United States has
assisted the British operations IN South Africa by
the shipment OF horses or IN any other Wav More
over, General Corbin said ne did not know what
was meant by the expression chic: horse expert q"
there being such Office IN the United States
Hlliltary service II IS suggested that Major Lee
referred 70 one OF the large army contractors who
supply United States cavalry mounts
New-York tribune., 1902-02-05
RUMoR OF LIBERTADoR's LOSS.

Colon, Feb. At is reported herA that the
Venezuelan revolutionary steamer Libertador.
formerly the British steamer Ban Righ. has
been sunk by Venezuelan gunboat while
under repairs. al Porto Colombia
The report concerning the LIbertador first
gained circulation yesterday, but no conhrma-
ton could be obtained. Il is said that the
steamer had been al Porto Colombia for the last
few weeks, IN need Of repairs. The fact thar
the British warshtp Psyche left here yesterday
for Porto Colombia IS looked upon here as Civ
ing TO the ruuor confirmation
New-York tribune., 1902-02-05
QUEEYsLAyD's DISSATISFACTION.
PRESIrER's MANIFESTO DIsAPPRovEs OF FED
ERATION

EfSr1SiAE4ftS OISAPPROVES FED
ERATION.
Brisbane. Queensland, Feb. 4.-Parliament has
been dissolved and the Premier, Robert Philip.
has issued election manifesto voicfng
Queensland's dissatisfaction with the result OF
the Australasian Federation The Premier criti-
cises the commonwealth government and de-
clares Il has bitterly disappointed the strongest
advocates OF the union. which many Australians
would gladly see dissolved.
The colonies OF Queensland. New-South Wales.
Victoria South Australia and Western Australia
together with Tasmania combined as original
States 10 form. from January ! 1901 a federal
commonwealth under the title OF the Common
wealth OF Australia This the result OF a
movement which began as far back as 1852 The
more recent history OF the movement, however.
dates from meeting OF all the Australasian
premiers at Hobart Town. Tasmania. in January
1885, when bill called the Australasan Federation
Enabling act was adopted.
The Duke OF Cornwall and York now the Prince
Of Wales, opened the first Parliament OF the com
monwealth. on MAY 2. 1901. the ceremony taking
place IN the exhibition building at Melbourne
Victoria before vast assembly.
New-York tribune., 1902-02-05
ELECTIONS IN PHILIPPINES.
RETURNS SHOW THAT NATIVES HAVE RE
CEIvED MAJORITY.

Manila. Feb. 4.-The returns so far received
indicate the election. in most cases Of natives
as Governors of provinces
Captain Harry H Bandholtz. of the I'd In
fantry, defeated Major Cornelius Gardener. OF
the 18th Infantry. the present Governor of
Tia abayas Province. The military men claim
that accepting elective Office will make resigna-
ton from the army necessary
AT Balanga, capital OF Bataan. there are only
eighty-four voters, but eightynine votes were
cast and another election has been ordered.
meeting. held at the invitation OF the Act
New-York tribune., 1902-02-05
NO GERMAN MINISTER AT CARACAS

Berlin, Feb. 4-Dr Schmidt-Leda. formerly
German Minister to Venezuela. has not re-
turned 70 Caracas, although the Foreign Office
announced az the beginning Of January that he
was on his way there. Why Dr.. Schmidt t-Leda
has come back. II he started for his former post
Is not explained.
II is announced to-day that DIT. Schu-idt-Leda
may never return TO Venezuela and that a new
post will be found for him
New-York tribune., 1902-02-05
MISS SrLLTS RECITAL.

Miss Charlotte Sully will give dramatic recital
ar the Waldors-Astoria tomorrow evening. with
and Miss Lucille Presby, soprano The programme
will be varied in character including poems and
rnonologues. scenes from The Hunchback" Ra-
cine's Esther" and GOethes Faust statu. I'm
personations and a Greek dance. besides musical
selaofiOnE
New-York tribune., 1902-02-05
THE KAISER TO HIS PEOPLE.

Berlin. Feb. 4-In imperial rescript thank
ing the German people for their birthday con-
gratulatons Emperor William refers 10 the par
ticular pleasure which he experienced as a result
OF the receipt Of telegraphlc messages from Ger
mans IN all quarters of the globe. who wherever
situated, thus remembered the Fatherland-
This trusting affection Of my people" his
majesty adds. 4 regard a reward for my work
Ny endeavors will be unremittngly devoted TO
their prosperous development by leading the
Fatherland forward IN the path Of peace.'
New-York tribune., 1902-02-05
THE zUMBADOR's PRISONERS.

Puerto Cabello. Venezuela, Feb. THE
Venezuelan gunboat Zumbador arrived here yes
terday. bringing as prisoners two Of President
Castro's former ministers. a lawyer named Ur-
baneja and Vulegas Pulido. and also Mauuelo
Lavaris, General Centeno. General Pietri and
Travieso Velean. Acedo Nunez and RameIla,
leading merchants OF Caracas. They were all
imprisoned In the fortress Of San Carlos.
New-York tribune., 1902-02-05

ing Governor. Mr.. Wright. OF business men In
rerested in tobacco and sugar. 10 discuss the
legislation desired by both industries. urged a
reduction Of ~ per cent in the duties Buen-
can1ino said il would mean the instant pactfca-
-ton nf Ra1anRas which is wholly devoted to
sugar growing.
CoIonels Green baugh and Craigie and Major
Bonus have been appointed a board 10 adopt
plans for building military post here
New-York tribune., 1902-02-05
WANTS KRUGER INVITED HERE.

Washington. Feb. 4-Representatfve Cochran OF
Missouri, to-day introduced the following resoIu-
ton IN the House:
Resolved by the Senate and the House That the
Hon Paul K-tger, President OF the South Africa
Republic, is hereby invited 70 visit the United
States the guest OF the country az such time as
may suit his convenience For the defrayment OF
the expenses incurred in his euterLainne while in
this country the sum Of $4,000 much thereof
may be necessary is hereby appropriated out OF
any money IN the Treasury not otherwise appro-
New-York tribune., 1902-02-05
CECIL RHODES AT THE CAPE

Cape Town, Feb. 4-Cecu Rhodes has arrived
here It is understood that he will appear in
the Supreme Court on February 6 in connection
with the action in the case OF the prouissory
notes, aggregating f23, 600, drawn in favor OF
the Princess Catherine RadziwiIL and purport-
ing TO have been signed by Nr Rhodes but
which the latter repudiates.
New-York tribune., 1902-02-05
ANOTHER CHCRCF SCANDAL.
AH-rT-RrTUALIsTs ~ LONDON MAKE TROUBLE At
MEMORIAL. SERVICES

London, Feb. 4-The large and fashionable con-
gregaticn which attended memorial services. off,
cially described requiem for the repose OF
the soul OF our sovereign lady Queen Victoria" at
St Matthew's Church. Westminster this morning
was greatly scandalized by the conduct Of a num-
Der Of anu-r1tualsJs, who Immediately after the
service concluded. stood up in the church
and declared that the service was blasphemous
insult 70 Queen Victorfa's memory. This is not
Gods house" said one obtector; this is a Joss
house
New-York tribune., 1902-02-05
MORE SUPPLIES on THE WAY.

Maracaibo, Venezuela, Feb. 4.-The Venez-
ueIan Government has just been informed that
one OF General Matoss Heutenants. General
Penaloza, is marching from Cucuta, by way Of
Ocana, with an immense quantity OF war ma
terial.
New-York tribune., 1902-02-05
TROOPS FOR SAN FRANCISCO

The Lehigh Valley Railroad will take out Of
Jersey City three hundred unassigned United States
troops to-day. bound for San Francisco They vii
leave Jersey City at 10 - m
New-York tribune., 1902-02-05

this project connends Itself TO his uaajestys gov
thev are nrsnsrea nag I sEA rbs sTg Tsesstes Wnether
south Africa II may therefore be inferred that
allon IeceIseo VS. made on the
and without authority from the Boer delerares
or leaders His rlsjesty's government have efysr
preciative Of the motives of humanity which led
the Netherlands Government TO make this Dro-
adopted and publicly announced by them some
months after the cornmenc cement OF host1ities bv
ne BOerS-flat Il Is not their intention TO accept
The Intervention ot any foreign power in the South
should the Boer delegates themselves desire n
lay request for safe conduct before his mai
esrys government there Is reason why rhev
OBVIOUSLY are not IN a posltlon 10 express
opinion on any such application until they have
received i and are aware OF the precise nature
ana grouncs Waereon me request IS made
may therefore. point out that II
delegates retain any influence over the renrassr-s
-ives of the Beers IN South Africa OF have arv
Netherlands Government 70 have such letters of
Cr=deuce p instruction q later date than Ns-~[
700 His majesty s government, on the other hand.
understood that all ne powers ~ government in
Guiding those of negotiation now completely
River Colony ana NJ Schalk- Burger for those Of
the TTansvaaL If this Is II is evident thar the
quickest and most satisfactory means of srranp-
ing settlement would be by direct communication
between the leaders of the Boer forces in south
Africa and the commander in chief OF his ma iesr
forces who has already been instructed 10 forward
Immediately any offers he may receive FOR the
consideration Of his natesrv's government
In these circumstances his ma 1es-v-s sova-r-
uent have decided that II The Boer leaders sho1II5
desire enter into negotiations for the pr-r0ee Of
bringing the TO an end those negotiations rnIs+
take place not IN Europe but in South Africa
Il should moreover be borne in mind that if the
Africa in conslttrr win P6e las7a- - 9aI9 eI9
and in returning Europe for the purpose Of ak
ing known the results OF their erraud period OF
hostilties would be prolonged and much human
suHer'ng' perhaps, needlesslv occasioned.
New-York tribune., 1902-02-05
RrSSLAN RISFOPRIC w N4NcHrRL4.

St Petersburg. Feb. "A Russian bishoprc for
Nanchuria. with headquarters at Peking will be
established during the present year. The ecclesi-
astical department has already assigned 5000
hles for construction Of orthodox mona
IN a prominent Manchurian town.
New-York tribune., 1902-02-05
A FIGHT AT CARUPANO.

Carupano. Venezuela, Feb. 4.-The French
cruiser D'Estrees Is here to protect French in
terests.
On January % an engag cement took place in
this vicinity. 1t was favorable to the revo-
lutiOuists.
New-York tribune., 1902-02-05
TEXT OF REQUEST AND REPLY

lord LANsDow1vEs ANSWER TO THE PLAN
FOR MEDIATION.
Lorco1. Feb. 4--The text Of the reply Of the
5sli1sn Foreign Secretary. Lord Lansdowne 70
Ne connuntcation OF the Netherlands on the
subject o. peace n South Africa, is follows:
The Foreign Office, January e
81 You were good enough 70 lay before
sGnua-y a communication from the Neither
-e.cs Government IN which IL was proposed that.
80 the object oS bringing the war 70 end,
- na1esty's government might grant q safe
ee-t 70 the Boer delegates now n Holland, for the
t-rPose Ct enabling them 10 confer with the Boer
Ssosrs n South Africa .s suggested that after
conference, the delegates might return 10 Eu-
--lge WIKI power 70 conclude q treaty Of peace
80 this country. and the Netherlands Govern
-sn1 Intimate that, in this event they might.
later stage, be instrumental IN placing the
Ser plertpotenttaries in relation with pienipoten
seFernmeur
-he Netherlands Government intimate that II
New-York tribune., 1902-02-05
BRITISH STEAMER ASHORE IN JAPAN.
PASSENGERS AND CREW sAvED-vEssEu. PROB
ABLY DOOMED.

ABLY DOOMED
Yokohama, Feb. 4-The British steamer Knight
Companion. Captain Froggat. from Portland. Ore.
on December q. for Yokohama and Hong Kong Is
ashore at Inuboye-sah cape on the east coast Of
Japan. with her deck swept The passengers and
have been landed.
Liverpool, Feb 4-Advices received here to-day
say that the steamer viii probably become total
loss
The steamer knight Companion is owned by the
Knight Steamship Company, Limited (Greenshields.
Cowie & Coz. Of Liverpool She was built at New
ca stle in 1900 IS Of go register The
vessel is go feet inches long has 4 feet beam, and
is 70 feet inches deep
New-York tribune., 1902-02-05
PRESIDENT CASTRO CONFIDENT.

Caracas. Feb. 4-President Castro said re-
Gently:
7 expect a new invasion OF the TaChira dis
trict on February 6. but 7 do not Meas
ures have been taken. Ny veterans viii beat
New-York tribune., 1902-02-05
KITCHENER's WEEKLY REPORT.

London. Feb. An his weekly report to the
War Office, Lord Kitchener states that for the
week ended February twenty-nine Beers were
killed six wounded, 142 were taken as prison.
ers and Sorry-e1ght surrendered.
New-York tribune., 1902-02-05
FOOD FOR A YEAR.

but some people eat and eat
ana yet grow thinner. This
means a defective digestion and
unsuitable food. To the notice
such persons we present
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cs cssue building. Your physician
h tell you how il does it.
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q BOVINE 500 Pearl street. New York
New-York tribune., 1902-02-05

The engagement OF Ellen Thorneycrott Fowler
z an Oxford tutor is announced I N r
New-York tribune., 1902-02-05
THE PROPOSAL FROM HOLLAND.

The text OF the communication OF the Dutcl
Minister in London 70 Lord Lansdowne is as fol
lows.