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New-York tribune., 1902-05-26
THE TROUBLES IN RUSSIA.
ATTEMPT TO KILL PRINCE OBOLENsKY
REPORTED.

REPORTED.
ST. Petersburg May pa report has reached
here Of an attempt to assassinate Prince Obo-
lensky, Governor of the Government of Khar-
koff who commended by the Czar for sup
pressing the rioting among the peasants of that
district.
Lieutenant General Won Wahl Governor of
Wilma, whose assassination recently at
tempted account of his wholesale hogging
OF political prisoners, many of whom were edu-
Gated, and who. according TO custom. were there
fore exempt from hogging. justifes these punish
ments the ground that he was ordered to in
f1ict them by NJ. Won Plehwe, the Minister of the
Interior
Peasant political prisoners have also been
whipped at BielOstock and other Polish towns
Eighty persons who were arrested for taking
part in revolutionary disturbances at Saratoff
were confined in private building there A
number OF rioters concentrated in the vicinity OF
this building contemplating release The riot
ers were charged several times by the troons
before they dispersed and the liberation OF tbs
prisoners was thus prevented.
Armed with daggers and sticks, the townsneo
pie of GhirZel in the Caucasus, have liberated
a score OF prisoners who asserted that they rara
innocent
New-York tribune., 1902-05-26
INQUIRY on THE CHICAGO.
SECRECY REGARDING THE INVESTIGATION
OF THE VENICE AFFAIR.

Naples, May 25.-The court of inquiry being
held on board the United States cruiser Chicago
TO Investigate the arrests of certain officers of
that cruiser at Venice April 25 continues it's
sessions. but the strictest secrecy regarding the
proceedings of the court is maintained. Orders
have been received on the Chicago from Wash
ington that the findings of the court shall not
be dvulged until they are passed upon by the
United States Government.
New-York tribune., 1902-05-26
RECOVERING BODIES AT FERNTE.

victoria B. c. May 25-colonel Pryor tonight
received two dispatches from Fernie. In one A
Dick inspector of mines, says:
All bodies in No 8 mine and high lying positions
OF No (forty-nine) recovered. Air turned into
west division. near where other bodies are
Mr.. Armstrong. the government agent saws:
Forty bodies recovered: about eighty stu ,piss
ing; twenty four escaped alive. No fire In nine
Jury impanelled last night and adjourned for a
week Everything possible being done "
New-York tribune., 1902-05-26
FINDINGS DISAPPROVED.
REBUKE FOR THE COURT THAT TRIED
WALLER AND DAY.
GENERAL CHAFFEE SAYS THE EXECUTION
OF SAMAR NATIVES WAS UNLAWFUL
RETALIATION. But NOT MURDER

| RETALIATION. But NOT MURDER.
Manila. May 25-The official findings Of the
court martial which tried Major L. w T Waller
and Lieutenant John II. A. Day. of the Marine
Corps. for executing natives Of the Island OF
Samar without trial. have been made public.
The reviewing authority of the court has ex-
pressed it's disapproval of the courts findings in
both cases.
Referring 10 the case Of Major Waller the re-
viewing authority says:
The sending Of the natives in question 10 their
death partcok more OF unlawful retaliation than
justiiable act OF war. In justice to the Ameri-
can military service, the findings Of aCquittal
demand that they shall not meet with unQuaIi-
fed approval The marines in Sarnar underwent
great suffering before their rescue. and their
officers, from their sckbcds, voiced the revenge
full anger of the men, who telephoned To Major
Waller advising that the stevedores be killed.
Major Waller received this message while he
sick. prostrate from fever suffering acute
pain Of body due to exposure and his eXertions
in behalf Of his men and mental anguish con-
corning their fate, which had long been in
doubt. Major Waller was at the time In tee-
phOnic communication with General Smith who
commanded the American forces in SamaT. but
he deliberately chose not to consult General
Smith regarding his contemplated action, and
rather than foreGo the execution OF his
strained will he assumed the power the laws Of
war and the customs of The service confer upon
commanding officers only in time Of
Giving heed TO the mental attitude OF Major
W N'tIleT, as i1uCn or the UnulnBS or the court AZ
are to the effect that Major Waller is not guilty
Of murder. are approved. But the reviewing
authority is at a loss to understand why the
court did not find against Major Waller in the
minor offence. With the exception noted, the
acquittal. it appears in the record OF the
proceedings. is disapproved.
Referring to the case of Lieutenant Day, the
reviewing authority says
The accused knew that for three weeks Major
Waller had undergone test OF his mental and
physical endurance such few called
upon to suffer. While fully conCeding the grave
responsibility assumed by a subordinate officer
in wilfully dsobeying order of his command
ing officer. still tie weighty reasons related
with which Lieutenant Day was acquainted, so
tainted ajor Walters order that Lieutenant
Day should have been prompted to positive DISC
bedience. An officer must be Conscentously re-
gardful of the unquestiOned legality of his
agency in taking the lives of his felloWmen.
Above and beyond all personal considerations.
officers must guard the name and honor Of the
country. Had Lieutenant Day been actuated by
such considerations he would probably have
prevented of the most regrettable incidents
in the annals of the military service of the
United States.
New-York tribune., 1902-05-26
FIRST STEAMER FROM MARTINIQUE.
TOUCHING SCENES ON THE FRANCE AT ST.
NAZAIRE.

st. Nazaire. France. May 25-The French
Line steamer France arrived here to-day She
is the first steamer to reach France from Mar
Unique since the catastrophe The France was
boarded here by many relatives and friends of
the survivors who board. and there
were touching scenes between the travellers and
those who welcomed them. The narratives of the
survivors on the France. however, added moth
ing to what is already known concerning Mar
tinique affairs
New-York tribune., 1902-05-26
PRESIDENT To RETURN QUIETLY. -

Paris May 25-In accordance with the ex-
pressed wish Of President Loubet, and on ac-
count of the mourning for the Martinique vic
Tins, Paris will not be decorated nor viii the
city be illuminated in honor Of the Presidents
return from his visit to the Gar Of Russia.
New-York tribune., 1902-05-26

Peking. May 25-The failure of the efforts OF
a German firm to secure exclusive rights Of sell
ing opium throughout the Chinese Empire for
which privilege the firm in question offered to
pay the Chinese Government S15,000,000 year,
appears to be assured, on account of the opposi-
tion to the proposal of the better class of the
ministers and the palace officials.
New-York tribune., 1902-05-26
AyARcHIsTS CONFER AT MANNHEIu.

Berlin, May 25-It learned to-day that an
anarchist conference attended by twenty-nine
delegates held Mannheim last week The
police got wind Of the meeting before IL occurred
and sent two officials attend the sittings as
the proceedings of the conference were ouite "a me
Ofitials M P"iiOS
New-York tribune., 1902-05-26

EXCURSION RATES TO WESTERN POINTS.
Low excursion rates to St Paul. Minneapolis,
Angeles and San Francisco. Aadress Chicago MiI
waukee & ST. Paul Ry., SSl f~ay-AdYt.
New-York tribune., 1902-05-26

BUT DISSATISFACTION CONTINUES IN Pc
CHILL

Peking, May 25.-The rebellion in Pe-Chi-Ii
Province has been practically suhdued, but the
Inhabitants Of the province complaining
loudly of the forces under Yuan Shat Kai, the
Governor of Chilli, and allege that his soldiers
in nflicting punishments do not distinguish be
tween the guilty and the innocent.
New-York tribune., 1902-05-26

sAMosET RoCKLAND BREAKwATER. ME.
Opens June 18th. first season Booking office Po
land Water Depot, Park Place. New York
KICKER HOTEL CO. A. G. JUDD Mgr
New-York tribune., 1902-05-26
NEARLY $50 HOTELS AND BOARDING


in New York and New England In THE Prophets
Chamber" No 10 of the 'Four-Track Series >" Sent
free on receipt of 4 cents by G. II. Daniels Grand
Central Station. New york.-Advt.
New-York tribune., 1902-05-26

ROUND TRIP TICKETS TO CALIFORNIA
At all ticket offices. offering diversity OF routes
going and returning via Chicago and Nortb
Western, Union Pacific and Southern Pacific Rvs s
Ofices 461, PSI and 3i9 Broadway.-Adyt, 's'
New-York tribune., 1902-05-26

POLAND SPRING HOUSE. POLAND SPRING
Name. opens June list. Booking office Poland Wa
ter Depot, Park Place. New York-Advt
New-York tribune., 1902-05-26
STONED THE ROYAL TRAIN.

ASSAULT OK TIE KING AND QUEEN OF
ITALY PROVES HARMLESS.
Naples, May liking Victor Emmanuel and
Queen Helena arrived here this evening their
way 70 Palermo 10 open the agricultural exhibit
ton there.
During the stoppage of the royal train at the
arsenal here two stones We're thrown at the
train by man named Vincenzo Guerrero, who
was Immediately arrested. Guerrero has previ-
ously been convicted of theft The assault OF
this evening resulted in a great demonstration
OF loyalty toward their majesties from the
seTnbied crowd.
New-York tribune., 1902-05-26
PARIS COlnuUNISTS ARRESTED.
DISTURBANCES AT ANNUAL CEREMONY IN
PERE LA CHAISE.

Paris, May 25.-Disturbances occurred at the
Fere la Chaise Cemetery to-day as a result Of
the annual placing Of wreaths upon the tombs
of the Communists. Wreaths bearing seditious
inscriptions, and red flags. were seized and
sixty arrests were made. The persons arrested
Will probably be liberated at once.
New-York tribune., 1902-05-26

IMPROVED SERVICE To ROANOKE Va VIA
PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD.
The Pennsylvania Railroad train leaving New
York West 2Srd Street Station $40 T. NJ daily car
ries through Pullman buffet sleeping ear between
Philadelphia and WelCh, w Y. via HarrfShurr-
HagerstOwn, Roanoke and the Norfolk & Westeu>
R'y. Consult Ticket Asents.-Advt.
New-York tribune., 1902-05-26

The great American remedy for Coughs
JAENE'S EXPEcToRANT.- .-Adyt.
New-York tribune., 1902-05-26
THE COAL INDUSTRY

Those interested IN Coal Stocks should read the
article upon this subject in to-day's Morning Tee-
graph.-Adyt,
New-York tribune., 1902-05-26

THE PHILIPPINES CHOIEKA KECUKD
Manila, May 25-The cholera record up to
date is follows Manila, LAG cases and 619
deaths; the provinces. 1922 cases and 2,774
deaths.
New-York tribune., 1902-05-26

The reviewing authority of the court Is General
Chanee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-15
The Tillman WAY.

Oh, well, don't forget that Lieutenant
Governor Tillman had a reputation to main
tain. Heading a party bent on lynching
was really no startling performance for
him. He Is an original sort of man. and in
office represents an original sort Of move
ment in South Carolina And In this par
ticular case he was merely applying to the
law the sentiment Mr.. w. H. Vanderbilt
applied to the public. Here was negro &C
cused of a crime, and negro according to
the creed Of the Tillmanites has no rights
that anybody is bound to respect. Why not
string him up and have done with It? Why
put the state to the expense of a trial
Why wait for an indictment and other for
malities insisted upon in the cases of white
men? That Mr.. Tillman was vexed and
mortified at his failure we may well believe,
but that he has any apologies to offer fer
his little exhibition of highhandedness IS
the most unlikely thing in the world.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-15

The prompt conviction of Colonel Butler,
the st. Louis millionaire charged with brib-
cry, testifies to an awakened public senti-
men in Missouri which the whole country
should welcome. The verdict. we are told;
was reached on the first ballot. We are
also told that when 1t was announced an
expression of half disgust spread over
Colonel Buffers face.
How surprised and annoyed, indeed, this
bold operator must have felt at this turn In
affairs Rich, influential, and active in the
line of his investments, he had posed as
public-spirited citizen and benefactor Of
his kind. He had pushed things In every
direction. He had prospered greatly. His
name at the bank was good for a round
sum. He had long had pull in politics,
and had long been employing it to his own
and his associates advantage. And yet
here he was after so many years listening
to decision of twelve men who had branded
him felon They had declared him fit
for stripes, and as punishment for a trans
action which seemed simple and natural
enough to him. He had wanted some legis-
lation, and had offered a few legislators
presents to encourage them to take his
view of matters.
Colonel Butler has Of course taken an ap-
peal. Inc HSAt really mas JUST DeBun All
that money and distinguished legal talent
can do to defeat in a higher court, or post
pone the execution of, the sentence first i'm
posed will be done. A big bail bond was
given, and "a number Of prominent cit
liens signed it. This is the usual order Of
such things.
But the conviction is in itself notable and
praiseworthy. Colonel Buffers wealth,
prosperity, and pull were all in the scale,
and yet they could not save him The jury
stood for the public welfare. 1t voted to
punish the most dastardly crime against
government. The briber with long purse
and a position in the community, enabling
him to approach with ease men in respon
sible office. is a dangerous man and the
enemy of society. He cannot be dealt with
too severely.
There are others. Colonel Butler has en-
joyed the distinction Of being the first Of
the Missouri squad to be called to the bar.
At the outset it looked as though only the
creatures who had been tempted and had
fallen would be punished. But the tempt
ers are also on the prosecutors list and
that is a promising sign Of the times. ALI
necessary power to the prosecutors arm!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-15
Making Wage Assignments Illegal.


It is announced that the Chicago bureau
of Justice will urge the next legislature to
pass a bill preventing the assignment Of
unearned wages security for debt Such
an enactment would do much to protect the
public from the evil of the loan sharks
practices. The assignment of future salary
or wages furnishes security that is pecu-
narly suited to the loan sharks purposes
II the borrower, having paid up principal
and legal interest, declines to pay any more
his salary may be attached without fur
ther argument or delay. Moreover as most
persons do not wish their transactions with
loan sharks to become known, the holder
OF the assignment has a powerful instru-
ment Of coercion. Should the borrower
positively refuse to pay usurious interest
he runs the risk of being discredited with
his employer by the exposure of the trans
action. Recent court decisions have laid
down the principle that man cannot as
sign the results of his future earning power
in satisfaction of O debt Of this character
The man working under such an assign
ment, it has been held. would be In reality
working directly for his creditor and would
be in the condition Of a slave to that cred
itor. These legal opinions have not infiu-
enced the justice courts, however, in their
adjudication Of loan sharks cases. and for
that reason it will be well to have specific
statute covering the subject.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-15
Labor Unions and the Militia.

1t is to be feared that some day an ad-
justment will be necessary throughout the
country between the labor unions and the
National Guard. The Printing Pressmen's
Union a year or so ago voted down resolu
tons disappearing of members of the union
Joining the guard and the same policy has
been adopted by the International Typo
graphical Union. but despite this whole
some, patriotic action the matter occasion
ally becomes acute. In New Orleans during
the recent street car riots one entire com
pany of guardsmen refused to obey orders
to intervene to preserve the peace, because
of the affiliations of it's members with the
trades unions. The street car strike at
Glens Falls. n. Y, likewise caused serious
friction between the two bodies. and the
outcome Of that difficulty is just now con-
spicuously in evidence In the dismissal of
painter from his employment at the be-
hest of the union because he as a member
of the militia of Schenectady obeyed the
governors orders and proceeded with his
command to the scene of the rioting.
There is a real menace to public safety
in this action. If followed by other trades
unions It becomes a positive danger. to be
quickly measured and met. The working
men of the United States are among It's
sturdiest citizens Their interests are equal
to those OF the farmers, the professional
men, the clerks and merchants Whatever
affects one class, from national or inter
national causes, affects all others Dangers
cannot threaten the state without placing
the welfare of these workers in jeopardy.
Are the trades unions Of the country ready
TO declare that the National Guard shall not
exist, that 1t is a useless institution? Or
do they prefer to take ground on the propo-
sition that while the guard is necessary to
the public security, it should be composed
only OF members of other classes than
their own? Or will they seek to compro-
mise and admit not only the necessity of
guard. but also the duty and right of union
laborers to join 1t, and then declare that
the guard so composed, shall not be en-
pioyed in affairs involving the activities of
the unions?
Viewed from the standpoint Of citizenship
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-15

and national security, any one OF these
propositions is untenable and dangerous.
There must be a National Guard. its MEM
bership must be open to all classes Of citi-
zens, and it must be available for the sup
preston of all forms Of disorder which the
police cannot quell. whatever the cause or
the identity OF the participants. To refuse
to citizen the right to Join the militia
is to deny him one of the prime qualiAca-
lions of citizenship. The painter In Sche-
nectady has been no less deprived OF an es-
sential right than IL he had been expelled
from his union and ousted from his job
for voting a ticket at an election contrary
to the wishes of majority Of his fellow
workingmen.
Wise labor leaders will see the danger of
forcing such a proposition 1t cannot be
maintained for moment in the last analy-
sis. and in an actual test it will assuredly
lead to issues which, while painful in the
adjustment will inevitably result in the
discontinue and defeat of the opponents Of
the National Guard. Such separated cases
of tyranny as that in Schenectady only
hasten the day of reckoning and sharpen
the determination of the average citizen to
maintain the militia at all hazards as one
of the most valuable breastworks against
disorder, riot and anarchy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-15
The Coming Session.

,,i Not a great deal of business may be ex-
pected of the coming session Of Congress,
but there is more than enough time for the
dispatch of routine measures Several of
the supply bills will be pretty well advanced
by the time Congress meets, and there need
be no delay about passing any of the num-
Der. If there is a desire therefore on the
part of the republican leaders to take up
some of the leading questions of the day.
about which the public is looking to Con-
gress for action no good reason exists why
1t should not be gratified.
Surely we may expect something in the
line of reciprocity with Cuba. And why
not also something in the line of reciprocity
with other countries? The Kasson treaties
now on the Senate's table are worthy of
definite attention. They were negotiated
under decree of Congress, and to inaugu-
rate a general policy of reciprocity. If
their terms are not favorable to American
interests the fact should be clearly devel-
oped and the treaties rejected. That will
open the way for the negotiation of new
treaties. If the treaties are good for US,
why. then they should be ratified. AS mat
ters now stand we appear to be dawdling
over some pretty important business.
The question of the isthmian canal should
be disposed of. The Attorney General gives
his opinion in favor of the validity of the
title of the Panama Company, and this re-
duces the matter to the terms of a treaty
with Colombia. Not only what we want of
that country, but must have if we are to
put our spade in there, is we'll understood
and it is to be hoped that we may secure it
promptly.
There is the question of tariff revision.
We are told that that is far too difficult
and important to be taken up during the
last days of this Congress. 1t must go over
to the next Congress. By the time that
body meets public sentiment, 1t Is asserted,
will have indicated the direction to be
taken and then we can go ahead with con-
fidence- This sounds WELL but 1t comes
principally from those who are opposed to
any action at all on the tariff and hence
# might be advisable for the friends of
tariff revision to at least introduce the sub
ject at the coming session. and see what
brief discussion will lead to.
Then comes the trust question, which Is
q prolific source of talk. But we have had
talk enough about trusts, and If Congress
Is not ready with action OF some kind
further talk will do no good.
The Presidents message ought to be sug-
gestive of what Congress should do, and
the sky will probably clear a little after
that has been delivered
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ton except upon the sense OF an appetite
for national patronage.
The southern republicans are often re-
ferred to as the slaves OF that appetite, and
many Of them deserve the reproach. But
they do not monopolize 1t, by any manner
OF means. Observe the attitude Of southern
democrats They are in control Of their
state governments, and have no fear OF
being dispossessed. Many Of them confess
to, the benefits that have accrued to the
south from the success of republican ma
tional policies. Sound money. protection,
expansion, have carried their blessings to
the south, as to other sections of the coun-
try. But still the south at the polls stands
out against those policies.
Democratic national success means demo-
cratic national patronage for the south. It
is for that reason that the alliances, first
here and then there, are made, and, while
they promise fruits, are supported. The
south. as already stated, loses nothing In
the matter of local control or of material
prosperity from republican national sue
cess, but gets a large share of the national
patronage when the democrats win. Is 1t
not the patronage therefore, which controls
her action? That seems to be about the
size Of it.
The south, as always, contains some very
able and excellent men. But they are in
leash to outside influences. They have
grown submissive to the pull Of the string.
When Tammany has pulled they have gone
with New York. When the populists have
pulled they have gone with Mr.. Bryan. AS
Tammany is pulling again they may be ex-
pected to go in 1904 Tammany's way. Mr..
Ryan therefore must look to Tammany for
the right sort of platform.