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Makes Official Call to Ar
range for Presentation
of Commissioners.
TO WAIT FOR CABALLERO
Effort to Establish Friendly
Relations Between Colon
bia and the United States.

Colombia has once more placed her
self in Official contact with the state
Department.
For the first tine since the recogni-
ton OF the Independence o. Panama, Dr.
Thomas EIerran. the Colombian charge,
today presented himself to the secre-
tary Of State. The object of his visit, it
was said. was TO officially ANNOUNCE the
arrival OF the commissioners from Bo-
gotta, who are here to present certain
matters. with a view. they say, of pre-
serving former friendly relations with
the United States.
Dr.. Herran was received IN his charac-
ter as Colombian charge by Secretary
Hay. and Informally the visit OF the
Bogota commissioners was touched
upon. and also the matter of arranging
an audience for them at the State De-
partment. DR.. Herran viii probably
make an appointment for their presen-
tation
General Reyes and others Of the party
are awaiting the return Of General Ca
bs-llero. another member C the commits
sion. who went TO New York shortly
after his arrival here. The presenta-
ton. It is said. viii be made upon his
return.
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REBECCA ]. TAYLOR'S CASE
HEARD ON APPEAL

Argument was heard in the Court Of
Appeals today in the Rebecca J. Taylor
case. which attracted so much attention
when it was on hearing before the Su-
preme Court of the District
Miss Taylor was a clerk IN the War
Department, and was dismissed for the
good Of the service. for her criticism
Of the Presidents policy in the Philip
pines She instituted proceedings to
compel the Secretary Of War TO REIN
state her in her position
When the matter came on for hearing
Miss Taylor argued her own case Chief
Justice Bingham denied her petition,
and Miss Taylor took an appeal to the
higher court
She was represented today by Attor-
ney n. z. Dawson. District Attorney
Beach and Assistant Attorney Atkins
appeared for the Government
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cut and blow it's way out. through the
ranks of the savages. who developed i
very determined resistance.
The next day, October Z. between
o'clock and $50 in the morning, the
twenty-efght constabularios had a hard
running fight for two and One-half
hours with about GOO Calingas. who
retreated after having lost thirty in
killed and wounded
Again the next day the attack was
renewed, the cOnstabularios being at
tacIied by a greatly superior force,
which numbered roughly about 300 OF
more. And once again the Galingas
rereated after losing nine killed and
seven wounded under the well directed
fire of the constabularios, who on
neither day had lost a single man"
After the fighting. which began Octo-
Der s. was over, the constabularios, tired
and worn out as they were. had no
food and did not get any until the
10th.
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w. C. 7. U. COMMITTEE
CALLS ON COMMISSIONERS

A committee from the Woman 5
Christian Temperance Union headed by
Clayton Z. Enig, and Mrs. Clinton
Smith, president Of the District associa-
ton, called upon the District Commits
sioners this morning and submitted a
brief. giving reasons why the building
at 20 Sixth Street northwest, owned by
the asN citation and used as its head
quarters, should be exempt from taxa
ton.
Mrs. Jennie II. Robinson, president OF
the board Of trustees; Mrs. Mary Z.
Brown, attorney and treasurer; Mrs.
NJ. z. Catlin, vice president; Mrs. EN-
ma Sanford Shelton. financial secretary,
c.slrs7 sad the deleaati0n-
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Would Provide for Fur
ther Inquiry Into the
Charges of Fraud.
CUBAN BILL CALLED UP
Minority Fails to Discuss the
Measure and It Goes
Over.

The Postofice investigation came to
the fore in the Senate today, when Mr..
Penrose, chairman Of the Committee
or Postofhees and Post Roads, presented
a resolution. which was referred to the
Committee TO Audit and Control the
Contingent Expenses Of the Senate. as
follows:
Resolved. That the Committee on
POstohces and Post Roads, in view OF
the charges Of corruption, extrava-
gance, and violations Of law in the ad-
ministratiOn of the affairs OF the Post
Office Department. is hereby authorized
and instructed to request the POST
master General to send to the commit
tee all papers connected with the re-
cent investigation of his department,
and II necessary. to make further in
quiry into the administration Of the
said department. and to make report
thereon to Congress upon completion OF
said investigation
To Examine Witnesses.
said committee shall have power to
send for persons, books and papers, cx-
anime witnesses under oath, employ =
stenOgrapher and sit by subcommittee
or otherwise during the sessions of the
Senate. or during the periods Of its ad-
jOu-nment. at such times and places as
the committee may determine. and the
actual and necessary expenses Of said
investigation shall be paid out Of the
contingent fund Of the Senate upon
vouchers approved by the chairman OF
the committee
The Pennsylvania Senator then intro
duced another resolution, providing for
the employment by his committee of an
additional clerk at S1.SoO q year. 10 carry
on tie work It was referred to the
san1e committee as was sac preee 4ing
resolution
Cuban Bill Called Up.
The Senate. on motion of Mr. Cullorn.
voted that when adjournment IS taken
today. It shall be until Friday next
Half an hour was spent in receiving
bills, petitions, and resolutions. when
the morning business was declared at
an end.
Immediately the Illinois Senator ask
ed that the Cuban bill be laid before
the Senate. AS at the last meeting OF
the Senate Mr. CullOm announced this
was for the purpose Of giving the min
Ortty an opportunity 10 debate the bin,
II it so desired. No Democratic Senator
responded. and the bin went over in the
customary manner, retaining its place.
At 1872 o'clock the Senate went into
executive session 10 consider nomina-
tons
The Senate adjourned at $40 o'clock.
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LATIN AMERICA SAYS
HANDS OFF" IN Panama

Practics4 assurance that more Of the
Latin-A-nerican republics, with the pos
sible exception of Chile, would give as
sistance TO Colombia in an effort TO re-
take Panama. and thet the proposed
visits OF General Reyes 10 them would
be useless, was obtained yesterday IN
a round of the various n-American
legations and embassies by The Times.
The attitude Of the Representatives Of
the I.atin-American republics in keeping
hands of is based on the very simple
reason that it Is to the iaterest Of the
greater number Of them to have the
canal built. while the remainder. and
among them Brazil. are so situated that
IT is to their interest to remain passive.
Tt Visit South America.
General Reyes. the commissioner from
Bogota, on arrival here admitted that
he was going 10 make visits 10 the
various South American legations and
embassies. This was regarded as high
~ significant, in view Of the fact that
a private dispatch he sent to Costa Rica,
and in which he called on the South
American states to combine IN a pro
test against the action OF the United
States Government, was published.
Since that time he has been too busily
ton at the State Department 10 take
time for the visits. He has, however,
exchanged visits with the Chilean min
lister. South American diplomatists here
generally recognize the fact that Chile
is practically the only country which
has reason 10 object 10 the building Of
the canal A well-knOwn diplomatist
said yesterday,
''Chile believes her ports viii suffer
a considerable loss by the opening Of
the canal Al present the bulk of the
South American shipping trade has 70
touch at Valparaiso and Chile's other
ports for coal and supplies. The Straits
OF Magellan is now the great highway
for South American shipping, but with
the canal open Chile viii lose all the
ships except those actually engaged in
direct trade with her Her attitude
furthermore. has all along been favor
able TO Colombia She made a bitter
aehf against the adoption of the Hay
Herran treaty. and It was IN great
measure through her influence at BOgo-
"a. where Chilean influence is strong,
that this treaty was defeated.
Friend Of Colombia.
In the opinion OF other South Ameri-
can dipIon-atlsts the announcement re-
Gently sent out by the Chilean gOvcrn-
uaent 10 the effect that they opposed the
United States action, on the Isthmus
may have been a ruse, and in realty It f.
claimed that If war comes Chile VIII
lend her one hundred thousand or more
soldiers with lacrity 10 Colombia. espe-
ciaIIy as it viii prevent the building OF
this canal
The attitude Of Peru IN favor OF the
steps taken by the United States Gov
srnmcnt 10 insure the building OF the
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COTTON MILLS ORDER
CUT IN EMPLOYEES WAGES

DANIELSON. Conn. Dec. IA cut
IN wages, Affecting 1900 employees. was
made in the cotton mills Of this place
and Wauregan this morning. The mile
IN which these reductions take place are
The Quinnebaug and Wauregan mills
They are both under the control Of
the same corporation. OF which William
J. Danielson. Of Providence. r. L, is
the president. The cut IS made neces-
sary by the market conditions. The
employees, while strongly denouncing
the company 1or the reduction. win not
strike.
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FROZEN PONDS MAKE
SPORT FOR SKATERS

The continued cold weather of the
past week has frozen many Of the
ponds and lakes IL the suburban dis
tricts 70 such an extent that the ice
has been declared safe for skating.
Lovers Of the pas ime have taken ad-
vantage OF the sport furnished by the
elements. and throngs Of merry skaters
now crowd the small bodies Of water.
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RECALL OF GEN. WOOD
is NOT EXPECTED

war Department officials have no
knowledge Of any intention to recall
General Wood from the Philippines to
testify in his own defense before the
Senate Committee. When the state
ments printed in newspapers Of General
Woods possible recall were shown to
prominent officials at the War Depart
ment this morning they expressed sur
prise
It is stated by a prominent official
in the department that the accounts of
General Wood while at Santiago have
been audited and found correct. The
hearing before the Senate committee
viii be resumed Thursday.
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A. L. C. ATKINSON TO BE
SECRETARY OF HAWAII

President Roosevelt today sent to the
Senate the nomination of A L. G. At
kinson for secretary Of Hawaii.
Mr. Atkinson Is a resident of Homo
lulu He will succeed George r. Carter.
who has been raised to the governor
ship TO succeed Sanford B. Dole who
was selected for the Federal bench an
the Islands.
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Little Serious Business
Occupies Attention
of Senators.
CUSHMAN IS SWORN IN
Saves Mileage From Wash
ington-JibeS and JeStS
Exchanged.

The House was in good humor this
morning. and laughed and talked" for
an hour. according TO Senate procedure,
by unanimous consent
Immediately after the journal was
read and approved Mr.. Cushman (Fep,
Wash.) was sworn in, and thus saved
his 81 200 mileage.
Mr.. Payne was on his feet as soon as
this was done and moved that when the
House adjourn it adjourn until Friday.
Mr.. Williams, the minority noor
leader. asked unanimous consent for
thirty minutes debate OF each side.
Would Not Prevent Fun.
"If it will amuse the gentleman from
Mississippi any 1 won't object" said
Mr.. Payne. and the House laughed.
Mr.. Meyer again had read his reso-
luton TO accept the invitation of Lou
isiana TO send a committee, to be pres
ent at the celebration in New Orleans
Of the Tooth anniversary Of the actual
transfer Of Louisiana from France to
the United States.
This would cost $500. and Mr.. Hem
enway, prospective chairman of the
Committee on Appropriations. per-
formed his first duty of his new posi-
ton as watchdog Of the Treasury"
Mr.. Meyer sought twenty minutes to
explain, but was not recognized.
Division Asked For.
Mr.. Williams asked for division on
Payne's motion to adjourn. The Speaker
counted 80 ayes and z noes. the Repub-
licans voting aye and the Democrats
no. Representative Maynard Dem,
va. was at the time Of the announce
ment of the vote on the Republican
side talking with Representative Lacy,
and in counting the noes the Speaker
had overlooked him.
.sOne more sheutca DIR Maynard.
BY reason Of his resemblance to Repre-
sentative Wachtez the Speaker thought
he was the Maryland member, who is a
Republican. and responded, ''One more IN
the affirmative" The House saw the
mistake and laCgSed-
mo, in the negative?" yelled May
nard.
Speaker Quotes Bible.
The Speaker made the correction and
added:
The gentleman has the voice Of
Jacob, but evidently the hand Of Esau, -
and the House shouted with laughter
Mr.. Hull wanted 10 know how the
house could QeDdIe Tor an nOur when
the motion to adjourn had been carried.
The House is not going TO debate. -
said the Speaker; 1T 5 simply going
to listen TO talk" A gain the House
was convulsed-
Mr.. De Almond obtained the floor and
appeared in a new light-that of a hu-
morist. He proceeded to instruct the
Republicans how to get committee
places from the Speaker.
Go to him and tell him what you
want and don't be contented If he tells
you he'll do the best he can. Smoke
him out"
Mr.. Williams spoke for fifteen minutes
on reduction of tariff duties, and as
sured the Republicans that when they
had anything good the Democrats
would help them put it through.
Mr.. Gaines (Dem-, TENN talked
tariff for five minutes.
Mr.. Grosvenor CRep., Ohio said that
the Republicans were doing pretty well
by staying in session and listening 10
the emotions of the Democratic party"
When General Grosvenor concluded, at
lilo, Mr.. Payne moved an adjournment
By vote of 70 10 81 the House agreed
to adjourn until Friday
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BODIES OF SOLDIERS
BURIED At ARLINGTON

The bodies Of thirty-five soldiers
which were brought 10 this country
from the Philippines on the transport
Sumner were buried this morning at
Arlington. Prayers were read by Father
Stafford, Of ST. PatrIck's Church, and
Chaplain Pierce. The collins were draped
in American flags, and they were
lowered into the graves. three volleys
were fired by a platoon Of the Second
Cavalry. from Fort Myer. Taps was
then sounded over the graves
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-01
GOOD BENNING CARD
DRAWS OUT BETTORS
Track in Fine Condition-Horses Evenly
matched-WinneTs Hard
TO Pick.
So : The washington Times.l

BENNING RACE COURSE, Dec. l.
Bright skies and a card that promises
much in the way of lively betting and
good sport have drawn a good sized
crowd 70 the Benning course this after
noon.
The track is again In fine condition,
and owners have not been so free TO
scratch their horses as they were yes
terday.
All the fields today are so evenly
matched that the winners viii be hard
TO pick.
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CHARGE OF HERESY
FACES PROF. BOVINE

BOSTON, Dec. 1--Prof. Borden P.
Bovine Of Boston University viii be
brought to trial before the Methodist
Episcopal Church on the general charge
of heresy and for the dissemination OF
doctrines contrary to the articles OF
faith OF the denomination.
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RAILROAD MEN CONFER
ON TRAIN SCHEDULES

General Passenger Agent Smith. OF
the New Orleans and Northeastern
Railroad and several other officers Of
the Queen and Crescent Route are in
the the city discussing schedules and
rates with General Passenger Agent
Hardwick. Assistant General Passenger
Agent Brooks Morgan, and Phil Nc
Manus, assistant TO General Manager
Ackert
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Better Quarters for En-
listed Men to Be
Recommended.
RESULT OF INSPECTION
Investigating Board Visited
Many Seaports in England
and on the Continent.

Although gathered all the informa-
ton I could concerning Arctic vessels
in Europe, / had no time to inspeci
boats constructed especially for battling
with the ice. and did not purchase a
vessel for my purposed trip to the North
Pole, remarked Commander r. z.
Peary, of the United States Navy, who
has just returned from Europe. whittier
he was sent to inspect barracks for en-
listed men Of European navies.
MY time was so occupied with naval
matters that I had hltle opportunity
to investigate European methods OF Arc
tic exploration.
Busy on His Report.
Commander Peary is busy in his Of
fee IN the Bureau of Yards and Docks
at the Navy Department preparing q
report on European barracks, and hope:
TO have 1t ready before the opening Of
the regular session Of Congress.
In England, Commander Peary and
his associates on the hoard named tC
investigate barracks visited Plymouth
Whale Island, OsbOurne, Davenport, and
Chatham. In Germany they visited Kie
and Wyk Bay, and several other i'm
portant naval stations. Barracks of al
sorts were inspected At some of tbs
stations new barracks are under con
struction and at others modern build
ings have just been opened.
Favors Shore Barracks.
The modern tendency Of all great
navies is toward permanent shore bar.
racks OF a substantial character" said
Commander Peary. The plan OF rent
ting old ships for receiving ships and
compelling enlisted men 70 live IN them
under conditions that are far from
healthful has been abandoned. Per
manent shore barracks for enlisted mer
is no experiment in Europe. This coun-
try is about 10 follow England and Ger.
mary IN gfvine - nltstet men better
quarters when on shore, and the change
will work TO the benefit of the Ameri.
can navy"
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ROUTINE DISCUSSED
At CABINET MEETING

The Cabinet was in session for nearly
two hours today. All the members but
Secretary Shaw We're present.
At the close of the meeting Il was
given out departmental details had oc-
cupIed the time.
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SOUTHERN EDITORS
COMING ON VISIT

Two hundred members of the North
Carolina Editorial Association viii
reach Washington this evening In
special on the Southern Railroad They
will so 10 the Riggs House and are to
remain In Wash.nston Tor several days.
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sARGENT sEEs PREsIDENT.

Commissioner General Sargent. Of the
Bureau of Immigration. called at the
White House today for the first time
illness.
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WEATHER REPORT.

Temperatures remain very much be-
low the seasonal average, except 81
the extreme West. The weather win
be partly cloudy tonight and tomorrow
ia the East ana South, with light snow
probable toni yht IN portions OF Ken
lucky, Ten ues see. and the northern sec
tions Of Georgia and Alabama. Temper
atures viii remain low.
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PLOT DISCOVERED TO
DEP0SE FERDINAND D

SOFIA. Dec. 1.-Dr. Daneff the leader
Of the Russian party IN Bulgaria. has
exposed a plot TO depose Prince Ferdi-
dand, and place Prince Ashen, son OF
the late Prince Of Battenburg, on the
throne in his stead.
DR.. Daneh obtained news Of the plot
through a letter written 20 him asking
him to join the movement. The identity
Of the plotters has not been discovered.
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.GORTELYOU WILL ASK
FOR A NEW BUILDING
Home Needed for Commerce
and Labor Department.
CONGRESS MAY PROVIDE 1T
The Secretary to Urge in His Annual
Report Necessity for Per
manent Quarters.

If the efforts OF Secretary CorteIyou,
of the Department Of Commerce and
Labor. result In Congressional action,
Washington is 10 have the fine new
Government building described in The
Times a Few weeks ago. In his annual
report the Secretary asks that money
be appropriated for a site, and che con-
struction Of a home for the new de-
partment OF which he is the head. His
report has been completed, and 10 40 10
submitted the latter part OF this week.
Marble OF Granite.
A building of white marble or granite,
which win comply with the Burnham
parking plans, south Of Pennsylvania
Avenue and between Sixth and Four
teenth Streets, is to be suggested.
While Secretary Cortelyou. of course.
will say nothing about his report, 1t is
understood that the recommendation is
going 10 be made 20 Congress that not
less than $4,000 600 be appropriated for
the proposed structure. In discussing
the matter today. an officer Of the de-
partment said:
Bureaus Scattered.
The various bureaus and Offices OF
the department are scattered all over
the city at present. and in nearly every
case. the bureaus are housed in unsuita-
BILE structures. OF course the Fish Com
mission Building ard one or two of the
other component parts of re depart
ment have buildings which viii do. but
even that Of the Fish Commission is
too small for the purpose for which it
is intended. The business Of the COM
mission has outgrown its home"
1t is said that Secretary COrtelyou in
tends TO as. for an Increase in clerks,
his present force being inadequate.
Many of the heads Of departments are
doing their own clerical work.
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BRITISH AMBASSADOR
CALLS ON Mr.. HAY
VIII Meet the President
Tomorrow Afternoon.
MADE PLEASING IMPRESSION
Expected Sir Henry and Family VIII
Take Important Part in Social
Life of Capital.

Sir Henry Mortimer Durand, the new
British ambassador. who arrived in
Washington yesterday afternoon, has
lost no time IN placing himself in touch
with this Government, and this morn
ing he presented himself at the State
Department. where he was formally re-
ceived by the Secretary OF State as the
representative Of Great Britain. He viii
be presented to the President tomorrow
at 2:3o o'clock.
In his presentation at the White House
the ambassador win be accompanied by
Ehe entire official staff u the Brltish
embassy, who VIII also be formally re-
ceived by the President. Ambassador
Durand and President Roosevelt ex-
changing the customary felicitations.
Of Pleasing Manner.
The new ambassador's manner and
appearance are likely to win him many
friends, and he has made a decidedly
pleasing impression. Sir Henry is tall,
broad shouldered, and athletic in aD-
pearance, and IN manner IS frank and
courteous.
It is anticipated Sir Henry, With Lady
Durand and daughter Amy, will take an
important part in the social life Of the
Capital Lady Durand and daughter
will arrive about Christmas. when the
embassy will have been set in thorough
order
Sir Henry is very fond OF riding.
fencing, tennis, and athletic sports. He
has brought with him two fine saddle
horses for use this winter.
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Children will take Pis0's Cure without Objec-
ton, because its taste is pleasant At drug
gists, 25c.-AdV.
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Go With the Crowds for Lumber
to Libbey & Co.. 9Th and n. Y. ave-
Adv.
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TEMPERATURES.
THE SUN


THE SUN
Sur sets today. ay...................4:f0 p. m.
Sun rises tomorrow a. m.
TIDE TABLE
G1Eh tide today. y............... .0-UJ o. m
High tide tomorrow .5:25 a. IA. G p. "a.
Low tide tomorrow .56 a. m.
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Fair, cold tonight; fair
tomorrow; light, variable
winds
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