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New-York tribune., 1902-05-11
EARTHQUAKES AND VOLCANOES.

DR.. Albert H. Chester geologlst at Rutgers
College, said:
The information which has reached us is in
sufficient to warrant positive statement to
the causes of the eruption. A report states that
mud, ashes and fire poured forth This is doubtless
erroneous as the combination could not exist. The
fearful and sudden destruction of life makes il
almost sure that there was fall Of fire Erup-
tions of NesuVius due TO steam pressure caused
by oceanic waters infltratng through the inter
sections and crevices of the rock and coming into
contact with the materials inside the volcano.
Whether this is what happened at Mont Pelee it
Is now impossible TO say, though 1t is by means
improbable The Lesser Antilles are subject TO
disturbances Of the earth, though there is
will occur at any particular time. Earthquakes
are a disturbance of the earthS crust, volcanic
eruptions evidences of exceedingly active
condition of the interior. 1t is theory OF geol-
ogists that the earth seeks to maintain its equi-
hbrium, and 1t is not unreasonable to suppose
connection between earthquakes and volcanoes,
one having effect the earth opposite
that of the other. l not sufficiently acquainted
with the geological formation of Martinique
sufficiently informed of the exact nature OF the
eruption 10 speak otherwise than generally.
New-York tribune., 1902-05-11
CABLE RATES NEARLY DOUBLED.
ONE DOLLAR AND NINETY-NINE CENTS A
WORD THE TOLL TO THE SCENE
OF THE DISASTER

The cable tolls to Martinique have been raised
just - cents by the eruption of Mont Pelee.
The cost to get a word to the i'll fated island
now is 81 80. the regular rate being 81.
Messages have TO be sent by way Of the Azores
over what is known as the Teneriffe an Nororha
route. and they reach the island from the south
over the coast cable Of South America The
cables between Dominica and Martinique and
Puerto Plata have been interrupted; the lines
between Grenada and st. Lucia and St Lucia
ana ST Vincent, on the south, are broken, so
that 1t is only after a most roundabout journey
that any messages can reach come from the
scene of the disaster
1t was stated in the cable offices in this city
yesterday afternoon that the work of repairing
the cables would begin Immediately. though IL
would probably be week more before they
will be in condition again.
New-York tribune., 1902-05-11
FRANCE AND THE DISASTER.
FLAGS AT HALFMAST on BUILDINGS
IN PARIS-TNLIMITED CREDIT
FOR AID OF SUFFERERS.
Copyright; 1902; BY The Tribune Association.)

Copyright; 1902: By The Tribune Associaton)
Especial The Tribune by French Cablel
Paris, May 1O.-The proportions of the Mar
Unique disaster were not realized in Paris until
to-day. when the flags on all the public buildings
Were hoisted at hafmast President Loubet.
who presided at the Cabinet council in the
Elysee Palace this afternoon, was greatly af-
fected by the appalling news. The Minister of
Finance is authorized TO open unlimited credit
to meet all eventualites. Instructions In the
same sense have been transmitted TO Fort de
France, and employe of the ministry will
sail on a government steamer tomorrow from
Brest with 100000 francs for Martinique
Meagre details of the disaster reach here from
London and New-York. There is no public ex-
citement in the streets. and as walks along
the bouevards it is difficult. owing TO the apathy
and absence of curiosity in peoples faces, to
realize that ii was the metropolis Of the French
colony that had been wiped out Of existence.
meeting of the American Chamber OF Com
merce has been called to pass suitable resolu-
tions and organize pecuniary aid. c. L B.
New-York tribune., 1902-05-11
4 PO ! ! O
Master Pano-PLaver

OF all summer entertainers none is
more sweet and cheerful than the
Apollo Piano-Player 1t is always
ready TO give the best music, with
perfection Of finish that belongs to the
greatest pianists. 1t is so responsive to
the slightest pressure that even child
can operate II successfully and easily.
It's transposing mouthpiccc enables
the performer TO transpose the music
TO any key desired.
The slightest touch on the expression
stops will influence the tone quality.
The expression impaired by the
Apollo TO every score that it plays can
be secured by the pedals alone, worked
by the two expression stops
The screw that regulates the tempo
of the Apollo when reversed serves as
a rewinder for the perforated music
rolls. This means a saving of energy
10 rewind no pumping is required.
Here is device that no other piano
player possesses.
The Apollo is Of inestimable value
TO the summer home and to the
pleasure yacht, in that it can be en-
ployed as successfully by those who
do not know note or key as by those
who are professional musicians.
Those who would like TO play music,
but have not the ability, can with the
Apollo Piano-Player at their side pro-
duce the worlds greatest music.
The APOLLO Company,
Apollo Building, IoI Fifth Ave,.N Y.
Betgeen l7tiT and 18th Sts)
Anderson d Co.. 470 Fulton ST.. Brooklyn.
New-York tribune., 1902-05-11
AID FOR THE SUFFERERS.
THE CINCINNATI ORDERED TO MAR
TINIQUE-THE DIXIE ALSO MAY
BE SENT THERE.

Washington May 10.-Secretary Moody has
ordered the commander of the cruiser Cincinnati.
now at San Domingo City, to proceed to Mar
Unique and render such aid as is possible to the
sufferers there The Secretary found. after con-
sultation with Assistant Secretary Hill. of the
State Department, that it would be safe to take
the Cincinnati away from San Domingo. The
reason for this belief was the following cable
dispatch received from United States Consul
Maxwell at San Domingo City:
The situation in San Domingo is improving.
The provisional government has been announced
at the seaports, and for The most part IN me me
provisional government, and Vasquez is the
Provisional President.
1t is possible that the Potomac has already
left San Juan for Martinique, but there is
doubt on this point, because the Navy Depart
ment has not yet been able to secure response
TO an inquiry on this point sent by cable this
morning to the commandant of the naval sta
tion at San Juan.
AS a further precautionary measure Secretary
Moody sent the following telegram to the com
mandant of the Brooklyn Navy Yard:
Order Dixie to prepare for as soon as
practicable Report when she can be made
ready.
The Dixie is a ship of considerable carrying
capacity, and would he better fitted than any of
the regular naval ships to hasten to Martinique
with rellet supplies, NnlCn pIpbdbly Ndll NC w
tained more readily at New-York than at any Of
the West India islands
AS an additional measure of help. the state
Department to-day cabled to United states
Consul Ayme. at Guadeloupe, to proceed at
once to Martinique to report on the conditions
there and inform the government what help Is
needed. The consul had previously reported
that a French ship, supposed to be the cruiser
Suchet was about to leave Guadeloupe for Mar
Unique and il is assumed that he was Wiling
and even anxious to go along
The government is willing and anxious 10 DO
anything within its power to aid the survivors
Of the terrible calamity in Martinique. Ihe
difficulty is to ascertain just what can be done
and the extent of the needs. Then, too, there
limitations the power of the Executive
to proceed in such matters. Secretary Moody
and Secretary Hay have been deeply interested
in the subject, and while the former has al
ready sent to the commandant at San Juan
authorization to dispatch the Potomac to Mar
Unique in his discretion. Secretary Hay has
of comforting with the Navy Department to de-
wise other plans Of relief. The Potomac is moth
ing more than a large seagoing tug OF limited
carrying capacity, either for passengers or
freight. About the only useful purpose she
would serve, in the opinion of the naval officers
is make a quick trip to Martinique or to the
nearest approachable point, and ascertain from
personal inspection the precise needs of the
survivors. which may afterward be satisfied by
supplies dispatched merchant vessels.
New-York tribune., 1902-05-11
PORTO RICAN RAILWAY SCHEME.
COMPANY INCORPORATED To COMPLETE
NARROW GAUGE LINES IN ISLAND.

Albany. May 10 (SpeciaD.-There was filed with
the Secretary of State to-day by Hoadly. Lauter-
bach Johnson the articles of Incorporation of the
American Railroad Company of Porto Rico The
companys articles of Incorporation say il intends
to build a narrow gauge railroad TO be operated
by steam or "other motive power" The railroad
has been partially built and is at present operated
by the Compania de los Ferrocarriles de Porto
Rico The road Is to be bUIt between San Juan
and Ponce; from Arecibo TO Lares, from Ponce to
Guayama and to other places in the island of Porto
Rico. 1t will be about three hundred and seven
miles in length of which l3c miles are already con-
strHGtedi Is ted M The amount OF the capital stock is put
az $1WGUgo Ihe directors OF the company named
York; Henry Wiener, Paris; j. c. Charpentier
Porto Rico; Herbert r. Limburger New York: Paul
LeVeque, Paris; Gabrtel Mdure, Paris; B F. De
Frece, Pelham Manor, and Herman f. Behn
New York - -'.l'
New-York tribune., 1902-05-11
NEW LIGHT ON VOLCANOES
DISTINCTION BETWEEN ACTIVE AND
EXTINCT ONES ERRONEOUS.
BURY ELECTION A DIsAGREEABLE SUR
PRISE FOR THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT.
Copyright; 1902: BY The Tribune Association1


Copyright; 1902: BY The Tribune Association)
Especial to The Tribune by French Cabe.l
London, May H. a. m.-The latest dispatches
received here tend to show that the disaster to
81 Pierre has been even appalling than
was at first thought. One of the most grew
some features of the catastrophe is the absolute
mystery that surrounds the details. Practically
nothing is known of the awful effects of the
bursting volcano beyond the fact that a mere
handful of people succeeded in escaping with
their lives. Passing vessels report having seen
indications Of the frightful nature Of the ca
lamity-hames, dead bodies ruins and ashes.
The annihilatiOn seems to have been instan-
taneous There was little warning, and no an
ticpation. and the probability is that the COM
plete story &c the terrible and sickening details
will never be told.
Meanwhile, from the British possessions of
st. Lucia Barbados and St Vincent come ac-
counts showing that the disturbances have ex-
tended throughout the entire volcanic chain.
placing the British populations in peril OF their
lives. Thirty deaths are already reported from
st. Vincent. and 1t is feared the worst is not
yet known The Admiralty has dispatched the
cruiser Indefatgable to st. Vincent with or
ders to render all possible assistance.
1t is expected that Mansion House fund for
the relief Of the sufferers will at once be opened
by the Lord Mayor
The st. James's Gazette" points out that
from the point of view of natural science the
chief lesson Of the event appears to be that the
distinction between active and extinct volcanoes
is erroneous Vesuvus extinct in 1879,
Krakatoa extinct in 1888 and Pelee had given
no signs Of life for half a century.
There Eas fresh crop Of peace rumOrs yes
terday 1t was stated that hopeful dispatch
had been received by the government from Lord
Kitchener. but inquirers al the War Office were
not able to CLEAN any information on the point.
The Bury election fought yesterday main
ly on the question OF the corn tax. The seat was
considered safe for the government at the
previous election the Conservative headed the
poll by $40 \ great surprise. consequently, has
been caused by the announcement; the figures
last night showed that Toumn the Liberal
candidate. received 4213 votes. and Lawson. the
Conservative only 3,199. This is the severest
blow sustained by the government since the
general election. and will encourage the Liberal
party in its agitation against the corn tax
new musical play. written and composed by
Paul Rubens and entitled Three Little Maids"
was produced at the Apollo Theatre last night
with a fair measure OF success. thanks to the
efforts OF Edna May. Hlda Moody. Maurice
FarkOa and George Carroll.
New-York tribune., 1902-05-11
DANGERS IN MARTINIQUE.
THEY MORE THAN OFFSET THE PLEASURE
OF LIVING THERE.

Chicago. May 10.-"The island of Martinique and
especially the city of st. Pierre, was a beautiful
place in which TO be born and a pleasant place In
which to die. but to live there attended by
more dangers than could be compensated for by its
attractions Vincent de Messmy. local represent
ative of French wholesale liquor house. who thus
chara cterized the place which has been visited by
such terrible disaster, born in st. Pierre
All Of his family. sister. her daughter two uncles
and several cousins there. or their fate he
New-York tribune., 1902-05-11
REPORT FROM sUCHETs COMMANDER.
A SHOWER OF ROCKS FELL ON ST. PIERRE
FOR A QUARTER OF AN HOUR.

. A SHOWER OF ROCKS FELL ON ST PIERRE
FOR A QUARTER OF AN HOUR.
Paris May 1O.-The Minister of Marine has
received the following undated dispatch from
Pointe-a-Ptre, island of Guadeloupe, from the
commander of the French cruiser suchet:
have obtained the following information of
the events of yesterday
About o'clock the volcano threw up a con-
siderable mass of smoke and earth. A whrl-
wind of fire Immediately followed. Instantly
the whole town (of ST. Pierre) was in flames
and the ships in the harbor dismasted and
burned The shower of rocks lasted a quarter
of an hour. I arrived at st. Pierre at . O'Clock
In the afternoon. saving few persons from the
ships l saw no living creature in ST.. Pierre, to
which ii was impossible to penetrate There
were numerous cOrpses near the quay.
telegram from the Governor of the island
Of Guadeloupe contains the latest news of the
Martinique catacIysm received at the Colonial
Office. After announcing that the French
cruiser suchet had thirty survivors on board
the Governor Of Guadeloupe says:
Everything tends to the belief that the Gov
ernor OF the colony. NJ. L. Mouttet, and Colonel
Gerbault and their wives perished with the popu-
lation Of St. Pierre I have ordered the prompt
dispatch Of provisions from Pointe-a-P -Pitre and
Basse Terre. The SucheJ sails for Martinique
this evening. All Of the people and the supplies
of Guadeloupe are at your disposal for relief
An unending procession of inquirers who have
friends and relatives on the stricken island is
arriving at the Ministry Of the Colonies, which
mas teleSraphed 10 every possible source for in
formation
A few private kilograms received here renew
the hope that some of the inhabitants of St
Pierre escaped.
The Bishop of Martinique sent cable mes
New-York tribune., 1902-05-11
SAYS THIRTY THOUSAND DEAD.
ESTIMATE OF LLOYDS AGENT AT ST. LUCIA
OF MARTINIQUEs VICTIMS.

ESTIMATE OF LLOYDS AGENT AT ST. LUCIA
OF MARTINIQUEs VICTIMS
London. May 1O.-Lloyds agent at st. Lucia
cables that later fully confirms the disaster
at st. Pierre. He says he cannot ascertain the
names Of the vessels which have been lost, but
they include one Italian bark and two steamers
one probably being the Grappler, the cableship
belonging to the West India and Panama TeIe-
graph Company
The total loss of life is estimated at thirty
thousand.
Lloyds agent at st. Thomas cables that ST.
Pierre has been destroyed by fire, and that all
the Inhabitants perished.
All the vessels in the harbor were lost. These
include the Grappler. The steamer Roraima, be-
longing to the Quebec Steamship Company. took
fire in port and became total loss
New-York tribune., 1902-05-11
OVERCOME BY THE SAD NEWS

Stockton. Cal, May 10.-Mme. Louise Louit A
teacher of French in this city, is prostrated over
the of the terrible disaster at St Pierre
Martinique Ter sister and family resided in that
city. On learning of the volcanic eruption she
swooned. and has been in serious condition for
hours, though at times she would discuss the terri
Bile loss OF life. Her sister. Nine. Gentle: her hus
band TWO sons, George ard Raoul and two daugh-
ters, Alice and Anias. are believed TO have been
killed Raoul Gentle was rated one of the most
brilliant lawyers and orators on the island and
had held many prominent positions of trust For
the last two years he had been one Of the repre-
sentatives from the island 10 the French Chamber
OF Deputies. '
New-York tribune., 1902-05-11
AGRICULTURAL BILL IN THE SENATE

Washington May Ex-senator Proctor from the
Committee on Agriculture, TODAY reported the
Agricultural Appropriation bill 10 the Senate As
reported the bill carries $2i96SO or an increase o.
$lSOl4o over the amount carried by the House bill
One item OF increase is $4,000 to be added to the
RIoNlsloh TOT tne purchase of sites for Weather
@ @Blreau ooServatorles. The committee also added
S7OuU 10 Ine SoVU appropriated by the House for
the ald OF irrigation The House provision direct
Ing the ne cSnsodaton Of the Bureau of Statistics
committee and in i!s stead a provision was insert
ed directing the Secretary report ON the advisa-
bilty OF such consolidation W. "
New-York tribune., 1902-05-11
INQUIRY COMMISSIONS LIKELY.

There probably few subjects which of
more general interest 10 scientists than volcanoes
The famous in Europe notably 4ctna and
Vesuvius, have been studied for centuries and have
been the subject of modern investigation through
out the century. IL is likely therefore that this
outbreak in Martinique will be carefully studied
both by commissions from France and by the rep-
resentatives of various schools and museums
throughout Europe. and possibly from this city
which is within so much closer reach OF the scene
of tha
New-York tribune., 1902-05-11
THINKs Ir MAY HAVE BEEN NEW voLcANn

Galveston. Tex, May 1O.-A. Drouithel who is a
native OF the town of Castres. island of ST. Lucia
and who is now resident of this city is much
concerned for the safety of his four sisters who
residents of ST. Pierre Mr.. DrouitheI spent
three years In school St. Pierre. He believes
that If the damage is great as represented il
must nave been caused by the eruption of some
fresh volcano, nearer to the city than is Mont
Pelee, accompanied by earthquake. He cannot
New-York tribune., 1902-05-11
TERROR ON ST. VINCENT.
Continued from first page.

eruption at Martinique continues and that ships
ere afraid TO go the island.
The latest messages indicate that the number
of deaths Will be about forty thousand, several
of the smaller islands near Martinique having
also suffered. Between s O'Clock in the morning
and s. o'clock in the evening of Thursday. May
S, St Pierre was a mass of fire, and there was
also volcanic eruption at ST Vincent. The
island Of ST. Thomas is sending help.
A ship which arrived on Friday. May 9. at the
island Of Dominica, British West Indies. and
which was lying off ST. Pierre when the erup-
tion began, reports that the noise was terrific.
A huge cloud of fire appeared over the town
and neighborhood. giving the inhabitants no
chance to escape.
Governor LIewelyn Of the Windward Islands
cables to the Colonial Office from St. Lucia as
follows:
Leaving at once for st. Vincent. Eruption
continues. Break in cable continues. Again
urge sending warship.
Gable communication between London and
Martinique is cut of. The Direct West India
Gable Company received at 1:30 o'clock this
afternoon cable dispatch from st. Lucia. dated
to-day. saying:
Sloop just leaving for St Vincent, presumably
with the object of ascertanng what has hap
pened on that island. Possibly took Governor
Llewelyn.
Communica ton is still obtainable with the
island Of Guadalupe French West Indies. but
the news is congested, owing to the confusion
prevailing in the cable system and the numerous
official messages filed.
The British Admiralty is communicating with
the comma nder- -in-chief of the British naval
station. and a warship will be directed to go to
Martinique
1t is apparent from the dispatches received
that the eruption OF the volcano on Mont Pelee
will not do much damage TO the sugar crop
which is chiefly confined to the southern part
Of the island. and the gathering of which Is
now two-thirds over. However the wiping out
Of the moneyed population of the island centred
at st. Pierre is bound to produce the most Sc
rious commercial effects Not one Of the bust
ness houses in London has heard a word from
its agents in Martinique. partner of the
principal English firm dealing with Martinique
said to a representative of The Associated Press:
suppose all our agents are dead Not much
business Is transacted between England and
Martinique Almost everything thence is
shlpped direct to Bordeaux. which suffers the
most l know Martinique well. The last time
was there, a few years ago, there were only
TWO Englishnen and Americans resident at
st Pierre, though that town did a good busi-
ness with America in the way of foodstuffs
A large proportion Of the white population be-
longs 10 old French families, who preferred St
Pierre TO any other part of the island We
never for a moment dreamt that Mont Pelee
would prove dangerous. Fifty years ago some
smoke and steam issued from its crevices but
no attention was paid TO II. Unless the lava has
overrun the whole island. which is not likely
the disaster may not turn out to be as great
as IL at present seems to be.
New-York tribune., 1902-05-11
OLD CURIOSITY SHOPS.

"re several of them in New-York.
any of which wen xxor,h q. xi.,t IooL
for them in the Little Ads of the People,
New-York tribune., 1902-05-11
DIsCREDITs REPORTED LOSSES
PROFESSOR RUSSELL. THE EMINENT GEO
LOGICAL EXPERT. SAYS NOISE OF
VIOLENT ERUPTION WOULD
HAVE BEEN HEARD

Ann Arbor, Mich. May lO-Professor Israel
C. Russell of the geological department of the
University of Michigan and a member of the
board of managers of the National Geogra phfcal
Society, discredits the reports concerning the
damage done by the volcanic eruption at Mar
Unique
When the truth is learned" he said. you will
find that there were eight hundred or one thou
sand killed instead OF forty thousand From
to me that it simply small eruption Of
one of the volcanoes"
Upon what do you base this conclusion?" he
was asked.
Because nothing heard of the sound of
the explosion on the neighboring islands If the
destruction had been as great as the reports
would indicate, the sound would have been
heard in Porto Rico, Cuba and even at Florida
There would have been violent fluctuations of
the barometer. None have been noticed There
would nave been big water waves, if earth
quakes had increased the destruction and none
have been reported No. / cannot believe the
printed reports. and l have Just sent a telegram
TO the board of managers of the National Geo
graphical Society moving that we send a geog-
rapher to investigate"
CAUSE EXTENSIVE AND REGIONAL.
PROFESSOR WILLIAMS. OF LEHIGH. ON THE
ERUPTIONs IN THE WEST INDIES.
Andoyer, Mass. May 10 (speciaD.-H no
data to form opinion, but the eruptions in
st. Lucia and st. Vincent seem TO show that the
cause is extensive and regional
EDWARD II. WILLIAMS Jr
New-York tribune., 1902-05-11

new musical play. written and composed by
Paul Rubens and entitled Three Little Maids
produced at the Apollo Theatre last night
with fair measure OF success. thanks to the
efforts OF Edna May. HiIda Moody. Maurice
Farkoa and George Carroll
New-York tribune., 1902-05-11

There Tas a fresh crop Of peace rumOrs yes
terday. 1t was stated that hopeful dispatch
had been received by the government from Lord
Kitchener but inquirers al the War Office were
not able to CLEAN any information on the point