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withdrawn, and il will then be necessary for
Cubans 70 take their places. thus increasing the
expenses 81 the Cuban government, which last year
had a denCt 81 about $50OUV-or else the sanitary
work about which have been 4 such pains will
have to he dropped for the simple that
there will be no funds to carry 1t on If IL ~
costing US much more than any tariff concession
could cost
There is a strong probability 81 the island being
IN a state OF revolution again in few months I'M
less the tariff wall Is let down. The last revolution
was brought about by the desire Of the Cubans
for independence, but because the Spanish Govern
could not afford To continue their business They
stopped planting, they could not pay feed their
hands. and the latter took 10 the woods and became
bandits as the easiest way OF making living
The idea that IL IS the Sugar Trust the Ameri-
cans in Cutn who arc causing an cutlery for the re
duction or tariff IS false. The great planters are
old and poor machinery, and few labor saving de
vices. their methods are behind the age, and they
ence is on selling the sugar that they have got
stored awaiting reduction Of tariff Their con
dtuon and the condition OF all those who depend
them is absolutely pitablc. The warehouses all
Is already pledged FOR nearly its entire present
value. which is constantly depreciating
Matanzas. which used 10 hc full OF business and
ne. was like city OF the dead when visited IT
Not n pulse Of its old business life is beating In
the little jewellers shops there finds all Of
family treasures which the extreme need OF the
people has compelled them part with for next TO
nothing The people are without work money or
hope, except from
not for a moment doubt that the United States will
give them the relief that is needed II they did
would not now be a quiet Cuba. Ny observation
leads me 10 say that I'm my opinion General Wood
was entirely right when he declared that a tariff
reduction Of 20 per cent would DO Cuba no sub
stantiaI good, and that the United States owes it
il good market for the sugar which il would have
here II 80 per cent reduction made
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-28
CHRISTMAS AND HIS CHARGES,
Mr.. RICHARDSON APPEARS TO HAVE DIS
COVERED AN ANCIENT MARES NEST.

The alleged secret report" Of CaDtafn Cbris,
mas to the Danish Government was published in
The Tribune nearly two years ago on Nav
1900. the State Department. it does now de-
clared that 1t had had dealings whatever with
the captain and explained that close upon the
publication Of the rumors to the effect that tho
Danish Government about to sell the islands
to the United States Danish army officer named
Captain Christmas Dirkfeld, appeared I'm Wash
ington and sought an interview with the Secretary
Of State. Secretary Hay had heard through tba
press OF his coming 10 Washington and that he
charged with mission relative TO the sale
OF the Danish West Indies. Captain Christmas
however told different story when he saw the
Secretary. He said that while he was an officer
Of the Danish Government he had absolutely no
authority 10 deal with the United States Govern
ment respecting these islands But he had for
years been OF the opinion that il would be for the
beneht Of the Islands and Of Denmark to make
10 Washington, not TO make prOpostio, ~
TO offer to the State Department the bene6t ~
his personal knowledge and experience havinp
made the conditions in the islands the snhinct -
tened with interest Christmass representa- fons
and thanking him for his tender. promised 10 cali
on him whenever there should be need for his
Then the Secretary, acting on the intin,atio,
that the Danish Government might be thinking or
selling sent instructions Mr.. White the I-nG+a5
States Secretary of Embassy AT London ~ 90
Copenhagen to investigate. Mr. White nGr
formed his task with ability, and made a report
the State Department. '0'1
Captain christmas is about forty-seven Years
old and comes from prominent Danish fariiI.
He was lieutenant in the Danish navy for a
time and then resigned. He then joined tba
Siamese army. and was made captain. He foueht
against the French at the battle OF Ra neIISoiL'
Altogether he has had an adventurous career
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-28
MARCONI on WAY TO ENGLAND.
HE REGARDS DEUTSCHLAND'S APPARATUS
AS A COPY OF HIS OWN-WOUID SUE
If HE WAS APPREHENsIVE

Weary. but hopeful and confident as ever
Marconi arrived from Halifax yesterday. His visit
is to be very short one, he expects to sail on
the Oceanic on next Wednesday. About the rival
lines and the matter Of exchanging messages with
the Deutschland, the inventor had little to say
But at every question his sombre face was lighted
with a derisve little smile expressive of the con-
tempt he feels for his imitators
Il don't know about them" he said STRUGGLING
his shoulders. There is the Deutschland l re-
gard her apparatus a copy OF my own If |
felt apprehensive of II I would secure action for
infringement. But | understand that when the
Deutschland signalled the Kaiser thought she was
ninety miles away, and it turned out to be only
twenty. don't know anything about such work ]"
II is reported that your stations not allowed
10 receive any messages from other lines. Is that
true, ana would that be followed in case of shin
wrecks? inquired the reporter.
But don't know about these Others" said the
inventor softly, the stern look on his face giving
way TO a satirica smile. Il don't KNOW what in
struments they have, l don't know whether they
can transmit messages that my instruments can
get. have contract with the Lloyds and with
The Herald but this contract does not permit
taxing messages from other lines. Whether or NOT
II is possible can't say" OF his trip 10 England
MarConl would only say he expected TO get away
on the Oceanic. ~
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CUBA IN DIREST NEED.
GENERAL WINGATE FORESEES ANOTHER
REVOLUTION UNLESS THE UNITED
STATES LETS DOWN TARIFF WALL

General George W. Wingate president OF the Ma
tional Guard Association, is just back from a tour
of observation in Cuba. His inquiries have led him
believe the Cubans facing an industrial crisis
through which nothing but generous treatment by
the United States VIII carry them in safety To a
reporter General Wingate said:
BY reason OF my acquaintance with army officers
and other friends throughout the island [ had I
believe, unusually good opportunities for observa-
unless the tariff sugar is reduced something like
o. per cent IN time TO allow Cubans to sell their
sugar crop before May. ruin will be widespread and
vast deal OF mischief will be wrought not only
70 me island itself. but also TO the United States
BUSINESS everywhere is dead though in Havana
tneTe Is some appearance of life produced by the
presence of Americans in large numbers MANY ~
these Americans capitalists looking over the
island and ready to invest money soon as thew
see that the country is going TO be fairly treated
closed and watching Congress. e"'
On every hand one notes the effect OF the ArerI
can occupation of Cuba. The streets OF the cities
are now cleaner than those Of any other CITY that
knoW-far cleaner than that New-York or
BROOKLYN can show. BY attacking yellow fever at
us source we have been enabled TO relieve our
US millions OF dollars 4'' NO0t
All this sanitary work and much more in Cubs
is done by our military officers who are Maid hI,
me United States Government These VIII soon be
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-28
INDIGNANT AT CHRISTMAS.
ATTORNEY FOR DANISH REPRESENTA-
TIVE SAYS HIS CLIENTS STORY
Is ABSURD.

Carl Fischer Hansen. who was attorney for
Walter Christmas the representative Of the
Danish Government in the overtures for the
purchase Of the Danish West Indian Islands in
1900. was indignant at the conduct of his client
shown in his secret report to the Danish minis
try lately published
Ordinarily, legal etiquette" said Mr.. Fischer
Hansen. would prevent my speaking. But this
report is defamatory and outrageous that
feel justified in washing my hands of the whole
affair"
Mr.. Fischer Hansen described the course of
the Danish representative as it appeared to him.
Christmas undertook. according to Mr. Fis-
cher Hansen. to start the sale of the islands for
the Horrlng Ministry. AS far back as 1860 me
sale had been almost consummated, but at the
last moment this government had drawn back
Thus Denmark could not make overtures, or do
more than suggest that overtures would be &C
ceptable. This Christmas did. He conducted
Secretary White of the American Embassy to
London to Copenhagen.
AT that point" said Mr.. Fischer-H Hansen. his
services ended. The negotiations from there on
were carried forward by the American Minister
in Denmark and the Danish Minister at Wash
ington."
The Horring ministry. going out of existence
In few months, was succeeded by the Sehested
ministry to which Christmas made his secret
report, setting fOrth the alleged ODHgatlOnS ne
was under to various Americans.
This report evidently made" said the
lawyer, with the belief that il could never see
the light. But its publication has shown its alb
surdity. l am quite sure Christmas never saw
Abner Mckinley. with whom he alleges he made
an agreement, nor Colonel Brown, and the whole
story he tells is ridiculous and simply devised
for the purpose Of procuring money from the
Minister for Foreign Affairs. who in Denmark
would be able to dsburse it. The Danish pa
pers have been full for the last month of pleas
against a sale achieved by such means and the
prevalent opinion Of American legislator is
such would exclude him from any respectable
hotel in the country.
How this report came to he published is
mystery; but probably ii fell into the hands Of
some one Of the faction which has opposed the
sale of the islands. and was published to pre-
vent it. The Deutscher ministry Is constituted
of men of the Left party, which had the unusual
fortune to return majority at the polls six
months ago This ministry, though of the op-
pOsite party to its predecessors. has persisted
in the plan of selling the islands. but it is not
on that account TO be held liable for ChriStmaSs
reward. II is nv no means clear that his SER
vices for the Horring ministry brought about
this sale under the DeutsCher ministry. and the
evident deceit praCtised in his report puts him
out Of consideration
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-28
DEBATE on OLEOu4RGARIyE BILL.
SENATOR PATTERSON ATTACKS GENERAL
FUNSTON.

FUNSTON.
washington, March 2l--In the Senate to-day MI.
Harris. OF Kansas and Mr.. Ouarlcs, Of Wisconsin.
spoke at length on the OIeomargarine bill MI
Harris supported the measure. but urged that an
amendment which he proposed placing tax OF 10
cents pound on adulterated butter and regulating
the manufacture and sale of renovated butter ought
TO be adopted
garine industry as at present conducted. as a
fraud, and insisted that in the interest only o.
the nve millions OF dairymen. but also in the N
tereSt of the whole American people, the pending
bill ought TO be enacted into law. .
Taklng advantage OF the latitude in debate aroro-
ed by the Senate rules, Mr. Patterson. OF Coorado;
sharply criticised the methods by which Genera
funston captured Agutnaldo, and sought to snow
that General Funstons statement published to-day
that he had not violated the articles OF civtzss
warfare. Was not accurate.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-28
AMENDING SENATE RULES.
ONE RESULT OF THE TILLMAN-MLAURIN
FIGHT.

Washington, March 27-The Senate Commit
tee Rules to-day considered the various
amendments TO the Senate rules which have
been suggested and referred to II, but tacitly
decided to enter upon no general revision Of
them. The question OF closure was briefly dis
cussed, but as none of the members of the
committee eviEced any disposition to change the
present regulations controlling debate. the
amendments looking to closure were not pressed
A favorable report was authorized on the follow
ing amendments, suggested by Senator Hoar Is
an additional rule. after the close OF the
Timan McLaurn episode.
No Senator in debate shall directly or indi-
rectly by any form of words impute 10 another
Senator any conduct or motive unworthy or
unbeCOming n Senator.
No Senator in debate shall utter any reproach
upon the character or history OF any State Of
the Union.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-28
IN FAVOR OF PNEUMATIC TIRES

washington. March Ex-senator Lodge to-day in.
troduced amendment to the Postofice Appro-
priaton bill providing $4,000 for pneumatic tube
mai service for next year. and authorizing con-
tracts for this service for four years at an annual
expenditure not to exceed $500 900
senator Cullom introduced a bill instructing the
postmaster General to make contracts for pneu-
matte tube service in cities. and limiting the an
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-28
CONSULAR Reform ADVANCED
FOREIGN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE ACTS FA-
VORABLY ON THE ADAMS BILL.

washington March 2-The House Committee on
Foreign Affairs to-day voted report the bill OF
representative Adams, Of Pennsylvania 10 re-
organize the consular service and place IL on a
Civil Service foundation
Inc commercial organizations of the country
have been greatly interested in a measure of this
KIND and although differences have existed over
various pills, that OF Mr.. Adams was generallv
conquered IN, AFTER some amendments had been
MADE. AS agreed upon to-day, II provides for the
appointment by the President of a commission OF
TWO United states Senators. three Representatives
ana one state Department official to assist In the
concentration OF the consular service which is 10
oe erected within two years. The consular off,
GERS are graded with fixed salaries. fees are aboI-
iSned board OF examiners is established. and
appontees may be selected
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HOUSE PASSES Apply RILL

"@shins'oh March 1.-THE House to-day passed
the Army Appropriation bill without material
anenornent and rule was adopted 10 make the
on! 70 retre offcers Of the revenue cutter service
a Condnulng order until disposed Of the order not
conference reports " -
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BABCocK TO GIVE UP cHA1RuAysHIp

Washington March 27.-Chairman Babcock of
the Republican Congressional Campaign Commit
tee. to-day informed President Roosevelt that ow-
ing 70 i'll health, he desired to relinqush his Office
ana would be glad 10 have the President suggest
some one to take the charmanship
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-28
COLONEL KIMBALL ~ Ia RErLREn

Washington March 27.-ColoneI Amos s Kimbau
the ranking officer Of his grade in the quarter
masters department of the army stationed at
New YORK city, has been ordered TO appear before
INC army renring board at Governors Island for
examination on account Of falling health
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-28
New Styles in Clothing.

New Styles in Clothing.
The Young Men. especially. find
IN our store those little touches
that give the features they like IL
their new Spring outfit.
Young Mems Suits. So. : to So
The little Gentlemen have two
of our smartest Young Men who
every day and every hour are
studying out the best things for
them.
Some Of the new suits are lust
lovely. At least that's what
the Mothers say.
Smith, Gray s Co.,
BROADWAY AT 3lST ST, NEW YORK.
Brooklyn: Broadway at Bedford Ave-;
Fulton St. at FIatbush Ave.
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postal revenues
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RICHARDSON'S SPEECH on CHARGES.


NOW, Mr.. Speaker" proceeded Mr.. Richardson
81 could make more OF these quotations but Will
not take the time Of the House. 1t is enough to
show what report this creature has made to the
Danish Ciovernment-this man whom our Secretary
Of State used agent Il was about 10 say tool
but as AGENT 10 carry trusted diplomat from
our legation in London 10 the court at Copenha gen
and there entertain this trusted agent and procure
him admission and introduction the Prime Min
lister Of Denmark, which resulted in putting on
FOOT the negotiations leading this treaty
Now, 1 an not here 10 charge. and I do NOT
charge. that any American Congressman or Sena-
Tor has been brbed in this matter but here is the
declaration OF this agent % the Danish Government
snd OF our own government that he had contracts
ior SSSoO OF the money which we supposed we
were paying into the treasury OF Denmark for these
islands, TO be used. he said for the corrDn.
pose OF orIolug American Congressman ~
non, does this not demand an Investigation AZ
cur handsF Are we 10 sit here and reTrnit 1bis
paper 70 be published in the leading ma Dere no
Only OF Denmark and Of the United statesFbecause
a portion OF TINS report making these charges bs C
aires6y been printed IN Philadelphia PAPER and
N some other papers in this country also in Tbe
London Times? Il has been printed. / venture to
ssy IN the leading papers OF every canitsI IN
Europe: These charges have gone forth 10 the
worlo tnat there is a condition OF fairs IN ~
United States Congress as described by this Wiris
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Passed Away at hospital Yes
ter1ay Morning.

Prof Geo. W. Russell. professor Of
sciences in the Roanoke High School.
died Tuesday morning st l0:42 Of
typhoid-malaria at the city hospital
He was 81 wears Of age and had lived
IN Roanoke Tor about twelve months
A. a gentleman and Instructor he
was held in the highest esteem and
his work in the high school ia con-
Quoting the department Of science Is
especially 20 be appreciated by the
patrons Of the school
His whole active life was devoted
20 educational work In 1898 he took
his \. ". degree at the Randolph
Macon College and for two years
studied az the John. Hopkins Uni
versitv for the degree of doctor Of
philosophy until ls9s he was M
structor At the Randolph-Macon
Academy at Bedford City For The
first term at last session Professor
Russell was assistant professor Of
chemistry aud laboratory director at
RsndolphsNlacon College. from which
Institution he came 90 che Roanoke
/ High School lii. work here was Of
I the highest order and through bis
efforts the course OF instruction has
/ been much elevated ln hi> death
. the pnuiic school, of ibis city have
suffered q loss almost irreparaole
The funeral services ai'l take place
no the residence oi Mrs Noitsinger.
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Misses Jsney and Belle Siemp were
hostesse- az the meeting OF the card
club on Friday afternoon. The first
prize. silver caudlestick. was won
by Mrs. II g. McDowcu. and the
BOBBY was won by Miss Richards.
The consolation prize, a box oi beau
tiful roses. cut Tor oy an The guests
was won by Mrs Herbert Moore
After the game delightful refresh.
ments were served Among ihe
guests were Mrs. G.. a. Co-hran
Mrs. n O. Mcdowell Mrs Hubert
Moore. Miss Pennington. Miss Polly
Miss Fox. Miss Churchill Mis-
Richards. Nr,. D. % Holden. Mrs. q
q Buiit.. Nrs. H D. Fsx ami Mrs
=. L. Harper.
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GERMAN CLUB.

The German Club entertained in
formally on Wednesday evening al
Goodloe Hall. Among the guests
were. Miss Duff. Miss White. OF
Abingdon. Misses Peyton and Kunkel
Of Pulaski, Miss Elizabeth Fox
Misses fancy aud Belle Slemp, Miss
Radford. Miss M'Carty. Of lrouton,
Miss Churchill. ar. and Mrs, II L
Fox. Mr.. aad Mrs. John Goodloe
Mr.. aud Mrs. q. G Cochran. Mrs j
r. Bullitt. Messrs. r. +. Irvine. May,
Csben. Bob Garden. !. b. Ayers
George Harris. james b Tolliver
Alex. Anderson. Tav. Goodloe. Har
low DIXON. Of Vic
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1902-03-06

The new hotel q, this place opened
TO the publie on Monday morning q
this week. breakfast on that dsy
being the first meal served. Quite =
namber Of guests Registered Sun
day night. aud things were all as,ir
in the building Monday morning.
So far the hotel has done good
business and we bespesk for it a
successful career.
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Welcoming the New Year.

Now that the old year has closed and
the new one come in, let us start out to make
it the best Of our life for ourselves and as
many more as possible. We thank the
people very much for their trade during the
past year, and assure you no one appre-
ciates your trade more than we, although
some make low prices on some things, but
we make low prices all through our entire
stock We invite your inspection of our
stock of Clothing and Shoes, and in fact we
keep almost everything you want. Now
come on and make this another good year
for us and we will treat you nice, as in the past
Thanking you for your past patronage
and asking continuance Of the same, we are
Yours truly
j. M. WILLIS & CO.
Big Stone Gap, Va.
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Malcolm Smith has moved his
family to this place, aud they are
now comfortably located at Hotel
Eugene.
J Pierpont Morgan and party Of
Eastern capitalists. including ann
Der Of ladies. passed through Big
Stone Gap last Sunday morning. in
Mr.. Morgan's private car Rambler"
en- route 90 New York from trip
through the South
Mrs. s W Wax. Of Preacher. Is
visiting her daughter. Mrs Malcolm
Smith, az Hotel Eugene. this week
james Body. % Dorchester. spent
Monday night m town.
Crcui, Court Judge II. A. w
Skecn is ON che sick list this week.
c. Dent. superintendent OF che
ore mines et Ben Hur. was in town
Tuesday.
HOME MISSION SOCIETY.
The Home Mission Society will
meet with ,lrs. Skecn Thursday.
March g. at 3 p. mo-
Mus. W.. IT, ToarNIs,. Rec Sec.
A new postofice win probably soon
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WE are glad that representatives.
IT the 81. Louis Exposition have
paid visit % Richiaend and
urged the Legislature TO make an
appropriation for aa exhibit at that
show Virginia simply cannot at
ford not TO make the most Of this
splendid opportunity to advertise hel
rich resoarces.-Richmond Times.
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FROM CRAB ORCHARD.

s.nsrssp ss.nc, Il r. rss sos CO Pr.
Cas- oecassD. Va. March 1.--The
eldest psrson peftars that y nov Hving
20 AZ onr rsoantain section hses hsre
~ifAiu one mile of eur ofce. Margaret
McKinnes. the moihet Of Dsniei Nckia-
ney she is over 100 wears cd from
closest calculations. She e able 20 ~ais
s-onnA gHbiy vet
Martin Wit. Of Lover Crab Orchard,
~. here to-day. he is IS years % .ge,
scsive and stout.
Andres Hounsbeii. uho lives on head
waters Of Pigcou Fork Creek. IS - years
old
Elizabeth a. Baker. Wr J. Baiisv'.
moitcr-in- las. eao lives az Slemp post-
aficc. D. ur in go ve.rs Of age. n X.
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Malcolm Smith has moved his
family to this place, aud they are
now comfortably located at Hotel
Eugene.