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New-York tribune., 1902-01-27
PROF. MOORE ON CUBAN TARIFF.
IN WRITTEN OPINION HE MAINTAINS
THAT THE MOST FAVORED NATION
CLAUSE WOULD BE INoPERATIvE.

Professor John Bassett Moore OF Columbia Uni
versity. former Assistant Secretary OF State and
counsel to the American Commission which con-
cluded the treaty of peace between Spain and the
United States, has written an opinion upon the
question whether Congress can pass special tariff
set for Cuba without violating the most favored
nation clause in treaties with other countries. He
says:
In some cases the conditions are. altogether so
Special and exceptional that no third country is In
q position 70 fulfil them: and in such cases no
question under the most favored nation clause can
IL any event properly arise
He states that special conditions, arising from
proximity and OF political nature were the basis
o. tbs reciprocity treaty Of 1875 between the United
States and Hawaii Other nations were in this case
2reclu6ed from claiming advantages under the
most favored nation clause" Germany frankly
acknowledging In treaty the effect of the rela-
tons Of proximity and other considerations" These
conditions. Professor Moore argues. exist in the
case Of Cuba with force and completeness not to
he found in any other country under the titular
sovereignty Of the United States" Such relations
existed even under Spanish rule, but they have
been strengthened by the intervention OF the
United States, the terms Of the Treaty Of Paris
and other public acts.
The writer concludes:
The exceptional character Of our relations to
Cuba is further confirmed by the action OF her
satutonal convention, in adopting, June u last
those prescribed IN the act of Congress of March
=, 5ylI- IN substance, they constitute mutual
pieoges, which look to enduring relations OF init
macy, confidence and responsibility for which
third power.
1t is therefore obvious that for the position that
.he esta bltshment Of reciprocity in trade between
tne United States and Cuba would not bring into
Iisy the most favored nation clause, we are by no
means obliged 10 rely solely upon the rule, con-
hstently maintained by the United States, that ad
Eantages gained by reciprocity cannot be claimed
Nlthout an equivalent compensation. On the con-
Lrsryl we have, in the of the United States
Eng eng tu0a, remarkable example of those special
sha exceptional relations. physical and political,
Hincn, not being estmable simply in terms Of con-
merce, are universally recognized as the surest
teunoaaon for the mutual exchange Of exclusive
aufahtages; relations. moreover which
pressed ia valid public acts, whose legal effect all
hsLons have acknowledged.
or the reasons above stated am of opfnion that
me most favored nation clause does not stand In
with Cuba -
New-York tribune., 1902-01-27
THE WEATHER REPORT.

YEsTERDAY's RECORD AND To-DAYs FORECAST.
during the last tweny-our central tonight
Lake Superior There is also narrow secondary
trough OF depression extending Central
southwestward to the Gulf The cold reached
the Upper Mississippi Valley the Southwest
below zero temperatures reported Sunday
as far south as Western Texas In Gulf and
Atlantic States temperatures are abnormaly high Cen
eral rains fallen Of the Rocky Noun
tains except In the extreme Southeast
south Northern Texas There high northerIy
winds IN the slope region and the Gulf States
OF the Rocky Mountains the been ex-
temey cold. with temperatures IN the middle and
north plateau. snow in Washington and heavy frost
throughout California There rain or snow Mon
DAY In New-England, and rain in the Middle and
Atlantic States There be rain in the lower lake
region, probably turning Southwest and
the Oho Valley the weather will during Monday
and It will be fair In the and Northwest On Tues
day generally fair weather indicated over all districts
east OF the Rocky Mountains except that snow hurss
are probable the windward OF the Great Lakes
There Will be cold Monday from the West Gulf
States norheastward through Ohio and on Monaav nigh,
from the East Gulf States through interior
New-fork II will be colder Tuesday In the Atlantic
States generally. In the West low temperatures will
continue although It will be after Mon
gay Gay morning In the Northwest On the Nsw-Engand
er to southwestery; the Middle Atlantic Coast there
South Atlantic fresh south TO west; on the East Cuif
Coast fresh south shifting Il norwest and becom-
ing brisk high and on the West Gulf Coast bTtsE 70
European ports will have and possibly high south
eastery to southerly winds and rain or snow to the
Grand Banks Storm warnings displayed on the Gulf
eoid wavs o' aensaeos Fla to BTownsviiie Tex. and
nos Indiana, Ohio. West New-York West Pennsylvana
West virginia Kentucky Tennessee Alabama Western
Arkansas and the Texas coast.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-27
THE PASSING THRONG.

The opening paragraph Of Matthew Arnold's
essay on Keats was once summed I'D in
tence by Harvard student thus:
HE REAILY "keats's sensuousness is indicated
MEANTIT, by his infrequent sobriety." But
TOO. Maurice Eilenberg. of Cape Town,
who has been, staying for some
days at the Victoria, has become impressed with
the fact that Americas sense is indicated by its
a., America is a most wonderful country" he says,
and the most wonderful thing about It is the So
West through big t cities and small towns and
trious, energetic. Now. for some days have been
in New-York, your largest city. But even here I
your drunks-for I am told you have them?
@ see them on the streets nor IN public places
countries. in Europe and elsewhere is striking and
people" ''' 'D' IN'''s'''A''
All that is italian is not royal. On the register
Of the Fifth Avenue Hotel yesterday was inscribed
this simple record, 20. Bertoglo.
JUST common traveller Milan Italy"
COMMON The possessor of such frankness
TRAVELLER turned out to be most agreeable
young Italian. on his way home
from Ten-Tsin, China. where he engaged IN
supplying the italian troops He says that there is
no no more use for him there as the foreigners have
forget ReTe Will asan 'be' be upn w reR Rot
lutons trouble in China, he said, but not against
hos,le to the Empress powager and rather favor
their lesson But the rvoon Of the Future w
be the New World battle of the poor against capi-
tai Millions Of the poor Chinese are engaged in
towing the junhs, for instance. The introduction
OF railroads will throw them out of employment
From them the trouble will come inevitably"
Life In the country all the year round is becom-
Ing more popular every year with American fam
lilies who have the means TO carry
THE JOYS their comforts with them. Windsor.
OF COUNTRY VT. with its neighborng town OF
LIFE IN Cornish, across the Connecticut
WINTER. River. has become favorite win
ter colony now, we'll as sum-
mer settlement F. A. Kennedy, who was at the
Hotel Manhattan yesterday. is spending his second
winter on his estate in Windsor and enthusiastic
aEout the life Some people seem to think
must get lonesome, he said, but quite the oppo-
site is the case We have seighng all winter. with
horses TO exercise and, when afternoon comes, our
papers TO read, which enjoyed much more UP
there. The days filed with activity and health
full outdoor life. And in the evenings there al
ways books, and usually visitors, while we have a
little colony Of the most delightful people to gather
for a dance evening of talk. Mr.. Shipman
author of Darcy Of the Guards is one of our
neighbors this winter. and Mr.. Augustus ST. Gau-
dens who is the most lovable of men well as
our greatest sculptor, is another. Winter life at
Windsor is rich in health and enjoyment"
New-York tribune., 1902-01-27
MUSIC.
SUNDAY NIGHT oRAToRIo.

In anticipation of the first anniversary Of verdrs
oeatn Che died on January q. 19OD the operatic
forces at the Metropolitan last night performed
the Manzoni Requiem" right sturdy band of
singers were Mr.. Graus choristers very capable
the singers intrusted with the solo parts (partcu-
iarIy admirable Nine. GadskD, sufficient the or
chestra' experienced and zealous the conductor,
and enthusiastically appreciative the audience All
the factors which could make for enjoyment being
thus present, little remains to be done but to
complete the record with the names and to attest
the fact that the performance spoke in louder
praise OF the earnestness and musical skill OF the
Metropolitan forces than many a performance in
"hlch they are more completely at home. The solo
singers were Mesdames Gadsh and Homer and
Messrs Salignac and Edouard de Reszke. Mr..
Walter Damrosch conducted. A large audience
was in attendance. the only vacant seats being a
few score OF the highest priced ones.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-27
TRIBUTE TO MISS BENJAMIN.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: Your issue of January % contains sketch
Of the life of the late Anna Northend Benjamin,
correspondent and traveller Allow me 10 supple
rnent a few words in recognition of a personality
as Iovable II unique.
Miss Benjamin possessed the dramatic instinct
and keen sense of humor. Her appearance indi-
Gated the Puritan stock from which she sprang.
At times she was exquisitey drol She had a
genius for friendship which recalled Stevenson.
She recalled him in other ways well.
1.-The best is yet to be,
The last of life. for which the first was made
Here was the keynote to her optimism
Miss Benjamin had a serene mind and the ability
70 grasp opportunity. She was best known
war correspondent. She. had every promise OF
success as q writer of fiction. The charm, dis
tnctive and inimitable. which characterized her
literary efforts conspicuous in her conversa-
ton In her presence the intangible evidences OF a
spiritual nature made glad the heart like the
fragrance OF the arbutus hidden among the ieayes
NELLIE L. KIN(-MAN.
South Orange N. J., Jan. q. 1902
New-York tribune., 1902-01-27
USE OF THE WHITE HOUSE.
PROTEST AGAINST PRoFANATIoN OF EAST ROOM
WITH SACRED MEMORIES.

To the Editor of The Tribune
Sir: I desire to give public utterance TO a Wig
orous protest against further Gesecration OF the
East Room OF the White House. 1t seems a
amentable violation OF the sanctity which invests
this historic chamber the place where the hallowed
dust Of the nations martyred Presidents has
rested. that II should be used either ballroom
dining room, with all the accomplishments that
such usage implies.
Tho room is temple, shrine, wherein thou
sands of loyal, loving. grieving hearts have kept
sympathetic vigil with the noble dead during their
last sad tenantry. Its walls fragrant with
memories most solemn and impressive. Shall We
forsooth. dance, fiddle spill food and wine over
the graves OF Lincoln. Garfield and Mckinley? The
incongruity is painful TO be almost incred-
ible that the room should be profaned admit
the utter inadequacy OF the White House for resi-
dence purposes. even for private citizen, and es-
pecially for the head of the nation. I therefore
favor the erection of mansion for the President
adequate in space and appointments for all his re-
quirements Of a social order, public and private.
and the reservation of the White House for execu-
tive purposes and the preservation OF its historic
rooms, with all their appropriate furnishings.
memorial OF the nations great men. A CITIZEN.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-27
WANTS A HIGHER MORTGAGE TAX

To the Editor of The Tribune
Sir: AS the subject of taxing mortgages is free
" discussed in your paper allow to say a few
words ] think the tax OF five mills not high
enough. Let it be six mills. two for the town. two
for the county, for the State. Then. after five
years, compel the mortgagee to pay another six
mill tax as at the first when he registered his
mortgage as there are many mortgages that run
fifteen twenty years. I think that the pro-
posed system is the best that has been prepared
in this State, and hope a suitable bill VIII De
passed this winter.
1t is well known that only a comparatively small
number of the mortgages are taxed. | should
judge, not one-fourth. and / can see no reason
why any reasonably Just person can object to the
proposed system. Some argue that the tax Will
be thrown on the mortgagor; now this need not be
any more than that the mortgagor pay per cent
every time, which he does not.
CITIZEN OF WESTCHESTER.
Mamaroneck Jan "a. 1902.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-27
THE ADIRoNDACKs FOR NERVOUSNESS

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir On Monday, January 6, / awoke distressed
In mind, nervous and Ill, having been sitting in
court continuously for twenty-five days. in
atmosphere composed mostly of coal gas escaping
from the furnace in the Essex Market Court. The
number OF cases disposed of. together with the
breathing of impure air. caused this nervous and
depressed state OF feeling. and upon. consultation
with my physician he prescribed for me rest in
the Adirondacks for a week ten days, stating
that It would be of benefit than anything
could possibly secure. On January II left New
York City with my wife for Schroon Lake. Essex
County, n. Y. where had been In the habit of
spending summers with my family during the last
seventeen years. but had never taken a trip in
the winter months. On the morning OF January u
reached Riverside, where met with
horses and sleigh, and in the midst OF snow
storm were driven fourteen miles through beau
tiful country, hills and mountains bedecked with
snow. air OF the and best seighng the finest
1 ever experienced. reaching destination about
o'clock in the afternoon. nearly at the head of
in outdoor exercise. seighing. walking. caring
for the cattle and horses. and general outdoor
great city and In the quiet OF the mountains.
Schroon Village is at the head OF the lake,
where there are hotels postofice, drug store. two
good physicians, and. In fact. almost everything
for comfort and convenience OF guests and where
they can be supplied with almost anything that
they may require. During stay we had snow
storms sunny days cloudy days and in fact
general mixup OF all weather, from 10 below TO 10
turned 10 the city on the 20th after an absence
Of nine days invigorated 1 both in mind and body,
and energy, and really believe that / have re-
ceved more benefit from that one weeks quiet
tions have taken in my life
write this for the benefit OF others who may
New-York tribune., 1902-01-27
WHEAT CROP WILL SUFFER

Guthrie Okla, Jan. 26-The coldest day of the
winter. with the thermometer at zero all day and
a brisk north wind. covers all Oklahoma. Large
cattle interests will suffer greatly. no matter
what provision has been made to protect them.
The wheat crop will also suffer loss. not
enough snow has accompanied the blizzard to
protect the rank growth.
In the new country settlers. and especially
those in moving wagons. OF which there are
hundreds, will suffer. In the Indian Territory.
principally in the Creek Nation. where the full
bloods are in destitute circumstances, the condi-
tions are very bad for undergoing the rigors OF
such weather.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-27
A DINNER ON AN OLD FR1G4TE

The New-York Commandery OF the Naval Order
OF the United States had dinner. followed by
smoker" at which "Pinafore" was given by MEM
bers of the Naval Reserve on board OF the old
frisate New-Hampshire. at East Twenty fourth
ST.. on Saturday evening. Before the dinner Cap
tain Jacob W. Miller, commandant of the New
York Division OF the Naval Reserves. escorted the
guests through the ship. The dining hall was the
spacious wardroom, and at the table, presided
mander jarvis B. Edison, Mr.. Edscn. jr., Paymas
ters Allen K. Apgar, George De Forest Barton and
A. Noel Brakeman; Iieutenants Aaron Vanderbilt
Henry E; Rhoades, and H. T. sloan; Lieutenant
Commander F. S. Carter, the Rev DIR. Smith, OF
Trinity College; Captain Charles ]. MacConnell
Commander George Cowle and John Lloyd.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-27
TO GREET PRESBYTERIAN PASTORS.

me Presbyterian Union will meet at the Hotel
savoy on Monday evening, February g. and well
Oae leaders in the religious life OF the city who
"a. recently taken up their abode here. The
'afy features OF the evening will consist of two
- ro'esses, one by the Rev Dr. George c. Ilorfmer
newly installed pastor of the Madison Avenue
Ms Church. and one by the Rev DR.. Robert
rckenzie recently installed pastor of the Rutgers
sioe Presbyterian Church. DR.. Lorimer will
~ on "A Message from the East" and Dr.
hHeilze On "A Message from the West" II is
hs 'hat mat the Rev DR.. J. Ross Stevenson, soon to
chrr-t pastor the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian
evs, wiz also be present. The music for the
son s VIII be rendered by the choir Of the Madi-
ire 80, nue. Presbyterian Church The April meet
knor. De for women, and three or four well
r.,.~. speakers will discuss topics with special
rtcep,,or 30 70 ,women's work in different lines A
Assenh,, psanned for the members Of the General
storia On May e. " VIC "ai
New-York tribune., 1902-01-27
FoREcAsr For TODAY ANn r1rDsn.,

For New-Engand. rain IN SOUTH snow IN north
portion to-day Tuesday colder generally fair: bri.
possibly HIGH southeast shifting west tonight
For District OF Columbia and Virginia rain TODAY
Tuesday colder and fair fresh southerly Winds shifting
westerly
For Maryland. rain to-day possibly turning 10 snow
in extreme west portion Tuesday colder except
snow In the mountain Districts fresh souherly winds
shifting to westerly.
colder and generally fair fresh BRISK southery winds
shifting to westerly
For Eastern Pennsylvania. rain to-day Tuesday much
colder and generally fair fresh brisk southery to
westerly winds. -
For Eastern New-York. rain to-day. Tuesday colder
and generally fair except probably snow IN north portion
fresh to brisk southery winds. shifting
Western Pennsylvania, tod nronahlv
changing to snow: colder. with a cold at night
Tuesday fair; winds becoming westerly fresh TO
brisk
For Western New-York rain to-day. probably changing
to snow colder In west portion colder with cold
night and Tuesday. Fair Tuesday, except probably
along the lakes: brisk high southerly winds
shifting westerly.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-27
TRANsPACTFIC MATS


Mails for Australia (except West Australia which q.
Hawaii via San Francisco. close here daily az $50
D. after January I'll and up to February n inclSo
slve. CT on arrival OF SaxOnia. az Ney-Yors
February II. for dispatch per s. Sierra
Mails for Australia Except West roes
via Europe. and New-Zealand. via san
Francisco, and Fill Islands. via Vancouver
daily at $50 p. to February II. inclusive for
dispatch per = MOana supplementary mails via
Seattle and Victoria. close here February
" Mail must be directed via VancOuVer'0
Malls for Hawaii. China Japan Philippine IsIands
via San Francisco. close here daily
FEBRUARY e. inclusive. for dispatch China
Mails for Tahiti and MarQueSas Islands.
cisco close here daily az $50 p m up 70 February "a
Inclusive for dispatch 5 Australia
Malls for China and Japan. via Seattle. close daily
at $50 to February TO- Inclusive. dispatch
per =. Iyo Maru Registered mail must be directed
via Seattle.'O
Mails for Hawaii. via Francisco here daily ar
$50 TO February TlO. inclusive, oh
per g. s. Alameda
Malls FOR Hawaii. Japan China and Philippine Islands
via san Francisco. close here daily $50 up 10
February no inclusive. for dispatch per 5 Do-ic.
Malls China and Japan. via Vancouver, close here
daily $50 o. February us. inclusive For
dispatch Empress OF China (registered mail
must directed via VancouveT.' Merchandise for
warded CansdaO
Trauspachc mails port OF sailing daily
and the schedule Of eoslns Is arranged the
tered mail closes at D. previous day.
CORNELIUS VAN COTT- -PostmasunR
Postonacs. Nsw-York. N Y. January "a. 1904 -
New-York tribune., 1902-01-27
BLIZZARD RAGING IN NEBRASKA.

EXTREMELY LOW TEMPERATURE RE-
PoRTED-HEAvY LOSS OF LIVE STOCK
Omaha, Jan. 26.-One OF the heaviest blizzards
ever experienced in Nebraska is ragins appar-
emily at all points in the State. Reports indi-
cate that the loss to live stock will be heavy.
the snow is flying in binding sheets and
the temperature has gone far below zero. Chad
ron, Tecumseh Creighton, Valentine and Nc
Cook report u to Is degrees below zero, with a
heavy wind, snow drifting and passage TO hu-
beings cattle through the storm prac-
teally impossible. All trains due from the West
are from three TO seven hours late.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-27
WOULD sECEDE FROM OKLAHOMA
co,,ANcHE COUNTY WISHES TO JOIN TEXAS.
WHENCE MOST OF ITS INHAB-
ITANTS CAME.
rnY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE. ]

TBY TrLEGRAPH 70 THE TRTBUNE.I
wichita Kan. Jan. 25-At public meetings
held at Lawton and other towns yesterday IN
Comanche County, New-Oklahoma, It was de-
cided to secede from Oklahoma If possible and
toin Texas Resolutions were passed to this
effect and the same have been forwarded TO
Texas Senators and Representatives at Wash
ington.
Almost all the population OF Comanche County
are from Texas. and dislike to be governed by
Oklahoma, which is Republican. More especially
do the citizens in general condemn Delegate
Dennis Flynn and Secretary of the Interior
Hitchcock. Comanche County contains about
fifty thousand people and lots OF rich farming
land, being by far the best county IN the Kiowa
and Comanche Indian country.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-27
DIED.

LEE-sunday morning January 2s. az o'ciock. Mass-
Mount Holly n j. Funeral services az the resttencs
ot W. y Dhworth. No. 1O3 North Ith-x-. Nswa-xs
y j.. on Monday evening. January q. at O'clock
Interment at Mount Holly y. J.
NARTIN-After brief Illness Saturday, January 3.
Lionel Claude Smythe. aged years and 10 nonchs
dearly beloved Of Nave and Hsrris Augustine
Smy,he Martin Funeral private. Intermsnt Green
PEiNNfAt Fredericksburg. Va. Saturday January 25,
1877 Dwight Townsend. OF Henrietta Townsend
and the late Austin Everett Penny. Greenport Long
Island Intsrment Greenport
STEARNS-Ac his residence Morrsrown N J. satur-
days January D. James Schermerhorn IN tn.
6Ith year OF his age Relatives Invited
to attend his funeral service
terrain Church, Morristown, Monday afternoon Jan
ary "a at 3,45 O'Clock Train OF Rarclav-
St at O'Clock; returning lforrstovn 5.io
1aternent private at Woodlawn-
ToWNsEND-As saranac Lake. Clarence Ha-court son
OF Calvin !. Townsend. In the 26th his
Inrerment in Baltimore. Nd.
WItp-suddenly. on Friday, January "a. 1902 oeorxa
only son OF Nathan p. and Julia Wild. arie
y T. in his 9Th year Funeral from the residence OF
MS parents on Monday, January q. az 2 o'clock.
WIIILAMS-At Cansndaigua. ". Y. en- Friday January
"a. ABIGAIL Clark Williams. wife OF Georgs'N Will
larns and daughter OF the late Ex-Governor II
Clark Funeral services at Canandasua Monday
New-York tribune., 1902-01-27
NOT DIR. A. H. DoTY's BRorHER-IN-LAw,
MORE SUNDAY MORNING REST

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: Why not have regular church services begin at
I2 o'clock noon, instead Of at IL? Sunday school at
1890 instead of $780, present? This deferment
OF one hour so precious in comfort. convenience
and every other advantage OF a Sunday morning.
easily be made up from the usually spare and
wasted hours of a Sunday afternoon. | shall be
glad to hear from the churches and the public on
this reform. ROBERT BURTON RODNEY.
Washington Jan 90 1902 u s. n.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-27
PRESIDENT TO BE WIDENER's GUEST

Philadelphia Jan. 26.-President Roosevelt may be
the guest OF P A. 3. Widener at the dinner which
the latter will give at his Ashbourne mansion on
the evening of February 5, with one of the most
notable assenpblages of public ever In Phila-
deIphia as guests. Plans for the dinner are being
kept secret but il known that the feast and re-
ception will be the most sumptuous given at
the Widener mansion. Among the names men
toned as guests IN addition to President Roosevelt
are j. Pierpont Morgan, Charles NJ. Schwab. Au-
gust Belmont, c. Oliver Iselin, Hermann Oelrichs
William c. Whitney. Harry C. F'rick, Marshall