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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-05-01
BANQUET FOR PRESIDENT PALMA
HEARTY SUPPORT FOR NEW CUBAN AID
MINIsTRATION PROMISED.
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Manzanillo April 3O.-President Palma had a
busy day yesterday. He received the school
children and made many visits to old friends
and relatives.
At night he attended banquet I'm his honor
a the theatre, which the formal reunion
between him and General f3artoome Maso. his
opponent in the recent Presidential election.
There were many patriotic speeches. one Of
these was delivered by the Spanish Vice-ConsuL
The theatre was decorated with the Cuban.
American and the Spanish coors. IT was as
we'll reunion of odtime and recently made
enemies and all was forgiven. Enrique Tru-
jilIo an editor OF Havana, made a most elo-
quent speech in which he paid high tribute
to the United states for it's part In the estah-
lshment of the Cuban Government which senti-
ment was vociferously applauded. General
Maso called on all his friends to support the
administration of President Palma with as
much patriotism though he had been elected
About one hundred attended the banquet.
which was a great success. and fifteen
hundred men and women occupied the seats in
the auditorium to hear the speeches,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-05-01
TO APPEAL TO THE KING OF ITALY
AMBASSADOR MEYER INSTRUCTED TO USE
HIS GOOD OFFICES IN BEHALF OF
THE IMPRISONED OFFICERS.
lnY TELEGRAPH TO The TnIBuNE.l


Washington April 3O.-Sccretary Hay has in
structed Ambassador Meyer at Rome to exercise
his good offices in behalf Of the naval officers i'm
prsoned Venice. after an understanding with
Captain Dayton. Of the Chicago. in regard TO the
extenuating circumstances In their favor. which
were apparently UNDECIDED at their rather summary
civil hearing. Action promptly followed the receipt
this morning of a dispatch to the Navy Depart
ment from Captain Dayton, of which the following
portion made public by Secretary Long;
Dodridee Wynue. Ledbctter. Kress and one ma
mn n ~" Seriaus under Italian law Sentences
Wynne. four months. ten days remainder, three
months each. Have not yet their full statement
or a report from court but applied for. Resisting
not understanding langu9se, Appeal made to Rome
Impossible to explain all circumstances by cable
viii make full report.
1t is understood that certain sentences of the
telegram which temporarily withheld from
publication strengthen the impression that the Of
dcers were not much to blame for the occur
renee OF Sunday as inferred from the earliest
accounts, and that the clemency Of the Italian
Government could be well extended In this instance,
however great the offence the strict letter of the
Italian law.
The King OF Italy may he influenced in pardon
ing the American officers imprisoned at Venice by
his recollection of occurrences in which he took
part ten years ago. when Admiral Benham was in
command of the European station, and. with the
cruiser Newark and the sunboat Remington, had
under convoy the three caraves which the United
States had built in Spain to celebrate the voyage
of Columbus. These little vessels were taken over
Genoa the birthplace of the great discoverer. in
September. 1892, where their presence was made
the occasion of ten days official fete just before
their departure for America. The fleets of most of
the maritime powers assembled at Genoa at the
time in their honor. and the King and his court
were present. AT the height of the festivities
American sailor from the flagship Newark. a man
O exemplary habits and unblemiShed record, was
foully murdered ashore by Italian tavern keeper
He of a party ashore taking part In the
fstes. The had taken refreshments at pub
lie tavern for which they paid. but they depart
ed they were called back by the proprietor, who
added preposterous charge to their account
articles they had not had. They refused to be
bled, and were hurryins down the street when the
proprietor ran after them and stabbed the rear
and killing him instantly. Investigation by Admiral
Renham order and by the local authorities proved
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-05-01
AN OFFICER OF THE CHICAGO ARRIVES.
ALTHOUGH RETICENT ABOUT THE AFFAIR.
HE SPEAKS A GOOD WORD FOR
THE OFFICERS

Commander Edward F. Qualtrough, who for two
years has been the executive officer OF the cruiser
Chicago arrived here the steamer Manitou to
relieve Commander Hodges as Supervisor OF the
Harbor lie left the Chicago at Messina on April
s and had been on the Atlantic Ocean for nearly
two weeks that he did not know OF the mis-
fortunes of his fellow officers at Venice until he
received the papers from the pilot outside Sandy
Hook Naturally he was surprised to learn OF the
incident
When seen at the Grand Hotel last night he said
that he was prevented from discussing the affair
by the naval regulations. but that he could say
that the officers efficient as any officers
he had ever seen, and were all men naturally OF
quiet dispositions. As an aside he remarked that
thew were good. muscular fellows and well anle
TO axe care of themselves. Cadet kresS, he said,
was an able man. and was the best fencer in hts
class i'm Annapolis Captain Dayton. he said. was
one of the best officers he knew in the service, and
fully capable conducting the affair for the United
States lie commanded the Detroit in the spanish
American War, and took prominent part In the
bombardmcnt Of San Juan
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-05-01
MAY BE FREED ON JUNE I.
AMBASSADOR MEYER ASKS FOR RELEASE
OF THE OFFICERS.
[Ry The Associated Press.l

[By The Associated Press.l
Rome, April 3O.-The officers of the United
States cruiser Chicago, whe were arrested at
Venice. remain in prison there. An application
for their discharge has been rejected. The Ital-
ian law does not allow the court to grant pardon
in cases of assaults the police.
Some of the newspapers mention the lynch
ings of Italians in the United States as suffi-
cient reason for a refusal Of royal Clemency. 1t
is considered probable, however that the prls-
oners will be released by order of the King on
June l, the date of the fate of the constitution
The officers of the Chicago are confined In
the common prison Of St. Mark They are all
together in one room.
Ii is said at the Foreign Office that Mr. Meyer
the United States Ambassador here, has not lie.
handed the release OF the imprisoned officers OK
the cruiser Chicago, and that the latter by their
appeal from the sentence of the court nave SUD
lnitted themselves to the Italian law.
1t is believed at the Foreign Office That any
diplomatic action in this matter would be out OF
place while the question remained uhder Nhe
consideration Of the Italian court.
London. May Especial dispatches from
Rome aver that at a conference held yesterday
with Sgnor Prinetu, the Minister Of Foreign
Affairs. Ambassador Meyer. while taking no
exception to the action of the authorities at
Venice. asked as favor TO have the imprisoned
officers of the Chicago handed over to the COM
mander OF that vessel to undergo sentence.
Teegraphiug from Milan. the correspondent
there of The Daily Telegraph" says the inn
prisoned officers have asked to he liberated
declined this request \ civil action IS to be
brought against the imprisoned officers for costs
and damages.
Venice.
Henry A. Johnson. United States Consul at
Venice, continues the correspondent of The
telegraph" has gone to Rome to Join AmbaS-
sador Meyer in begging the clemency OF King
Victor Emmanuel.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-05-01
COLD COMFORT FOR FLOUR IMPORTERS
CHANCELLOR REPLIES TO PROTESTS
AGAINST WAR TAX.

London. April 30.-An influential delegation
representing the flour importers of most of the
large cities of the United Kingdom had an in
terview with the Chancellor of the Exchequer,
Sir Michael Hicks-Beach, this morning, TO pro-
test against the taxation of flour, which. the
delegates said, would seriously affect the extent
of their trade. The Chancellor, in replying,
pointed out that the deputation represented
solely wheat flour. and that it was impossible
to consider the grain and meal duties entirely
from that point of view. 1t was tmpractlcable
in imposing duties grain TO diherentiate be-
tween grains The imports of flour compared
with the imports of wheat had grown enor-
mousy in recent years and he did not think IL
was 10 the benefit of the people of the country
He had reduced the duty offals so that the
-four importers were now better on than under
the late Mr.. GladstOne's tax, and he doubted
whether they were entitled to further ad-
VantageS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-05-01
PEACE RUMoRs UNCoNFIRMED.
STORIES OF sURRENDERs OF Beers FILL
STOCK EXCHANGE.

London, April 30.-There is no truth in the
reports circulated in the United States to-day
that General Deiarey. with three Boer COM
mands. has surrendered to the British in South
Africa.
The War Office received dispatches from Lord
Kitchener to-day, nut he made mention Of
suTrenders.
Operators on the Stock Exchange were busy
with peace rumOrs but they were all very In
tangible Two BOer commands were said to
have surrendered. This later supplemented
by the New-York report that General Delarey
and three commands had given themselves up.
AS matter of fact Delarey arrived at klerks-
dorp Southwestern Transvaal on April "a and
his commands. under General Kemp. We're ar
ranging 10 hold a meeting westward of that
place during the present week.
\ dispatch from Pretoria dated to-day an
nounces that State Secretary RetZ OF the
Transvaal has had meeting with Command
ant BeyerS. in the Petersburg CTTausvaaD dis
trict but the result. if any, is not known
The officials Il the Foreign Office say they do
not expect definite news regarding peace much
earlier than a fortnight from date. In the mean
time they consider the prospects favorable The
question of amnesty to the Cape rebels is under
stood to constitute the obstacle at present.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-05-01
PEACE PROSPECTS IN AFRICA
A FINAL DECISION EXPECTED By
MAY %.

Pretoria, April 30-In pursuance Of an under
standing reached by the Boer delegates at the
conference recently held here, the delegates are
busy visiting the burgheTs In the field General
Botha. the Transvaal commander in chief. Act
Ing President Schalkburger of the Transvaal,
General DelaFey, General Lucas Meyer, COM
mander in chief of the Orange Free State forces;
Secretary of State Reitz of the Transvaal. Mr.
Steyn, ex-President of the Orange Free State,
and General De Wet. have each taken a sep
arate district for the purpose of cOnferrtCS with
the commanders as rapidly as possible. After
these conferences a general meeting has been
arranged for at Vareeniging. Transvaal, on May
% when a final decision is expected.
II is believed among Beers who have sur
rendered and other we'll informed persons that
the peace outlook is favorable IL the delegates
place the situation fairly before the burghers-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-05-01
DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS WITH CUBA,
FOREIGN RELATIONS COMMITTEE MAKES
PROVISION FOR A MINISTER
AND FOUR CONSULs.

Washington, April 30.-The first legislative step
looking to the establishment of diplomatic rea-
tions between the United States and Cuba was
taken to-day by the Senate Committee Foreign
Relations The committee took up and considered
the Presidents recommendation the subject, and
agreed to report an amendment to the Sundry Civil
Appropriation bill providing the necessary funds
for the proper representation of this country In
Cuba. A salary of $500 81 more than the
President recommended is provided for a minis
ter O Cuba. and provision is made for three CON
suates instead of two, the addition being Matan-
zas, with a consul at $500 year. The other two
are in Cienfuegos and Santiago, 5000 each
There is TO be consul general at Havana, with
salary of So 600; also Il secretary and assistant
secretary of legation salaries of 5000 and 81 500
respectively Two thousand dollars is also allowed
for rent of legation buildings.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-05-01
THE AFFAIR AT VENICE.
IMPRISONED AMERICANS PETITION THE
KING FOR PARDON
AN EXPLANATION OF THE DELAY IN
SENDING OFFICIAL INFORMATION
EFFORTS TO SECURE RELEASE.

EFFORTS TO SECURE RELEASE
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Especial 10 The Tribune by French Cable-l
Rome April 30.-WashingtOn kilograms eX-
pressing surprise that no official report had been
received from here of the Venice incident are thus
explained: The commander of the Chicago did
not report to the American Ambassador VINO
could not intervene before to-day, when he went
to Signor Prinett the Foreign Minister, on the
request of Commander Dayton. who telegraphed
that he must leave Venice on Friday, and asked
the ambassador to try to effect the release OF
the officers by Friday.
The matter goes to the Minister of Justice.
Here it is considered difficult case because OF
red tape. The officers signed a petition for par
don, addressed to the King. 1t was forwarded
through the embassy.
The interview of Ambassador Meyer and
Prime Minister Prinett was extremely cordlai'
Mr.. Meyer not Directing to the action OF the
Italian authorities. who undoubtedly were WITH
in their rights. The whole press sincerely hopes
1t will not disturb the good relations of Italy and
the United States.
The "Giornale" scorns the idea that Italy mas
any feeling about the Spanish war and says
that mo such resentment exists toward the VIC
toriOus American Navy, whose representatives
and sailors from the Chicago we greeted hos
pitaby"
1t is expected that Admiral Crowninshied VIII
soon arrive in the Mediterranean and order
court martial.
Through instructions received, the American
Consul at Venice is busy arranging to settle the
indemnites the officers must pay to the lhJuIeu
persons in order that the latter may Withdraw
their case thus facilitating the task OF the
Italian Government in releasing the othcers'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-05-01
JAMES MARSH FOUND GUILTY.

Auburn. n. Y. April 3O--After all night ses-
sion the jury in the Marsh case agreed upon
dict of mansIaughter in the second degree with
recommendation to mercy. The crime was COM
mtted two years ago this month. James and Henry
Marsh brothers. quarrelled over the division OF
their mothers personal estate James struck Henry
a blow on the temple with his fist. Henry went to
his home in Fleming and took TO his bed. dying in
two weeks from cerebral hemOrThage. Contention
trial as 10 whether the blow or apopleSy
caused death. George RaineS. OF Rochester de-
Tended Marsh and the trial occupied week. Ths
victim was a we'll known politician and postmaster
OF Fleming. Sentence will be pronounced on Mon
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-05-01
WHITE STAR LINE JOINS
ENTERS THE GREAT MORGAN sHIPPlN1
COMBINATION.

London. April 3O-The Morgans' VINO no.
until to-day the option of cOnnrhihS u -
drawing from the provisional asreeHe
which the White Star Line was 10 eh'ei
Atlantic shipping combination have siVei, ~
to that line of their intention 10 carry
their part of the agreement -
An official statement on the SUBJECT :.
s,a5 h The white Star Line this evening IL
says:
Tho White Star Line entered into a provisional
agreement with the Morgan company, III oF
airy. with the object of securlns tfnntic Trans
interest between the American, AtIahIIS, H%hI+e
port Dominion Leyland Red star en-, eIi -, the
Star lines The agreement was DlIIl me - rlIs
White Star Line, but it was opllonI ,ib date the
Mr.. Morgan until April 80. upon WI WI -. noutIIaI
,agreement expires unless eXlehdeu -. - rotiCe
consent. Mr.. Morgan to-day mas So 70 exer-
to the White Star Line OF ms intent - e,rae-
else the option and Of proceeding Win tLe 20
ment II is now in order for the asIeeiiiTTIIt ,.e
be submitted to the shareholders OF l le
Star Line and othe- companies. the confirmation
resting absolutely in the sharehOiuei33 t viii
The shareholders of the White star LING
meet in MAY
Owing to the necessity of consulting the snare
holders of the various steamship lines concerned
a definite conclusion of the shipping nesOtiN
lions is not expected for a fortnight j. FleI-
pont Morgan will probably not return 10 LIN
dom and to ]. Pierpont Morgan, IT, mas OeN
intrusted all the negotiations.
The Associated Press has been Informed thaI
all the steamship lines cOnCerHeO' W. So
ceptiOn of those controlled by the v nIte 80
Line, have already arranged with thelI SlON
holders to enter the combine. !,
A representative of The Associated Press IN .
terviewed w. ]. PirTie. chairmanNOI hariahu =
Wolff shipbuiIders, tonight. Nj P1rrle ssliu
there was no reason why the exact terms suS,
gested for the community of interests snOuid
not be published, except that the sharenOlueIS
of the lines concerned naturally had q right "
know these details before the generh puDiilc-
Reiterating former statement, Mr. Plrrle salu.
I'VE are not advocating anything 10 our own
disadvantage as Britishers or individuals Apart
from nationality, If the suggested partnership
Arrangement comes to head, have no dOuOc
that il will benefit both Englishmen and Amer
icanS.'
In conclusion Mr. Pfrrie ventured the opinion
that the arrangements for the shipping coInDlAe
were not likely to fall through.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-05-01

Washington April 3O.-The committee of postal
and Treasury experts who have been cOnsider'75s
the question OF fractional postal currency Pre-
ably will recommend to Congress measure cali
ing for the establishment of a currency OF notes
adapted with improvements fIJm the postal notes
used In Canada. Great Britain. Germany and
France This plan calls for books of fractional
currency arranged in detachable coupon form,
which are 20 be obtained from pOstOfiCeS rural
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-05-01

meat on the free list the resolution invesu-
gate the meat trust which has been referred to II,
ana Chairman Payne expresses the opinion that
Iothing VIII be done. Pending the investigation
~hlch the Department Of Justice is conducting, he
Soss not think II proper for the committee take
action on the resolution
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-05-01
FUNERAL OF SOL SMITH RUSSELL.

Washington. April 30.-The funeral OF Sol Smith
Russell, the actor took place this afternoon at the
home of Frederick Berger. Mr. Russell brother-in-
law. The Rev. DIR. Perry, Of ST. Andrews Episco-
pal Church officiated The burial was I'm Rock
Creek Cemetery.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-05-01
ACQUITTED ON THE THIRD TRIAL.

Berlin, April 30.-At the end OF the third trial by
court-martial at Gumbinnen to-day OF Sergeants
Heckel and Marten. charged with numbering Cap
tain Krosigk, of the Prussian cavalry. and with
mutiny, verdict OF acqutttal was rendered in the
aaEA af both prisoners.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-05-01

The amount of compensation TO be given the
managers of the steamship combination under
writing syndicate cannot be learned here but II IS
believed on good authority that il will be consider
ably less than the represented by the Sl2599OO
stock mentioned in the London dispatch II IS
said that the largest allotment of the underwriting
made to any American house 100000. although
not few members OF the syndicate had sub
scrihed the amount of 81. 00oO 900 or more each.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-05-01
Mr.. MORGAN,s RENITNERATION.

London. April 3O.-The Associated Press IN
derstands that j. Pierpont Morgan gets <21Uo-
600 in stock of the shipping combine. in return
for his services in organizng and financing the
combination.
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a REBUFF FROM Mr.. KNOX.
CANCELS ENGAGEMENT. FOR CONFER
ENCE ON BEEF TRUST.
ALFRED L. NJ BULLOwA HEARS ALSO FROM
THE BIG PACKERS. SAYING THEY
WILL NOT ATTEND.

Washington. April 30-Attorney General
Knox has sent the following telegram to Alfred
L. NJ. Bullowa. chairman of the committee OF
the Republican Club appointed to confer with
the Attorney General and representatives OF the
Beef Trust concerning the present high prices:
Your action requesting representatives OF
packing companies to meet me is unwarranted
by my letter of April %, and was without my
knowledge or any intimation to me that you
proposed doing until receipt of your letter OF
April 2S. . / regret that you have as
sumed to arrange conferences which misrepre-
sent the governments position.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-05-01
Among the unions which unanimously adopted
these resolutions the following:

Amaigamated Sheet Metal Workers Protective and
benevolent Association 1000
United frotherhcod Of Carpenters and Joners 1000
Bricklayere Union No I...................... 5000
Council United Brotherhood OF ar
penters ofIThe Bronx $500
Pasterers Association OF The
Plasterers Iaborcrs Of New York. 1900
Mosaic and Encaustlc Tile Laborers and Helpers
SaIamanGer Association Of Boiler and pipe Cover
Ornamental Operative Pla sercrs NewYor 5000
Amalgamated Society OF Carpenters and Joners 100
Central Federated Union Of Manhattan. composed
Of 100 unions with membership Of about 80 600
Whtestone Association Of Marble Polishers 800
membership Of .......e.. g. Ooo
Enterprise Association OF Steam Filters 1000
Progress Association OF Steam Filters Helpers.
United Cement Mason Union No. 600
United HousesuIths and Bridgemens Union 1000
Laborers Union Protective Society
italian Mosaic Workers.
Roofers Slate Tile and Sheet Metal Workers $40
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-05-01
TALK OF BROOKE FOR GOVERNOR
BELIEF THAT THE GENERAL WOULD BE
ACCEPTABLE To ALL REPUBLICAN
FACTIONS IN PENNSYLVANIA
my TELEGRAPH To THE TRIBUNE. ]

my TELEGRAPH To THE TRIBUNEl
Washington. April 3O-Talk Is revived here OF the
possible nomination of Major General Brooke as
the Republican candidate for Governor In PennsyI-
vania this fall, General Brookes name was brought
forward about a month ago, after Senator Quay
declared his opposition the nomination of Attor
ney General John p. Elkin. Mr.. Quay's purpose in
opposing Mr.. Elkin to secure candidate accept
able all factions of the party in Pennsylvania
and II thought that General Brooke. who has
played part of any In the politics
OF that State, would prove satisfactory nominee.
So far, the fight Tor delegates to the State
ton has been of the field against Elkin and
the uninstructed delegations chosen by Senator
Quay'S supporters to he thrown to the OPPOSE
ton candidate who seems the most available when
the convention meets. one objection urged against
General Brooke Is that he lives in n suburb OF
philadelphia, the home of Boes Penrose. who is
trying with Mr. QuayS aid to secure reelection
To the United States Senate Ii Is argued by Penn
sylvania politicians that both the GOvernOrship
and the Senatorshp TO be fought for this fall should
not go TO the same section OF the State.
General Brooke when seen at Army Headquar-
ters yesterday said that he knew nothing about
the reports as to his candidacy for the Governor