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New-York tribune., 1903-01-21

an interstate business. This amendment will re-
ceive prompt consideration. and will, if possi-
BILE, have first place as the initial Senate anti
trust measure.
The bill prohibiting rebates transportation
charges and kindred recommendations. now be-
ing framed by the Interstate Commerce Com
mittee, is expected to come next, ana the re-
naming propositions of Mr.. Knox will be pro-
vided Ter in the bill to be reported by the Ju-
dietary Committee.
The compromise proposition being dis
cussed with view to disposing of the Statehood
bill in so far as determined upon at this date
proposes that Oklahoma shall be admitted as
one State, Congress retaining the right to an
mex Indian Territory when the Dawes Com
mission shall have concluded the apportionnent
of Indian lands, and that Arizona and New
Mexico he admitted single State 1t Is be
heved that the supporters OF Statehood a wouo
quickly accept this proposition, and the Senate
calendar would thus he cleared for antitrust
legislation and the Cuban treaty
CUBAN TREATYS CHANCES.
Many Senator's firmly adhere 10 the sole right
of the Executive and the Senate to effect
treaty. even though it contains notifications of
the tariff. To these the proposed plan of ask
ing the House enact enabling legislation is
repugnant and they urge that trust legisla-
tIon have precedence the Cuban treaty.
There is. of course, no question that both houses
OF Congress must concur in such legislation, and
they argue that if March should arrive with
out the treaty having been ratified the President
could call the Senate in special session. and
few executive meetings would prove suflclent TO
effect ratification. 1t would then. according 10
these men, remain fer The President to put the
provisions of the treaty in operation
While it may become necessary to adopt this
plan. if is by certain that the PreSl-
dent would agree to il. but, il is argued. even
if Mr.. Roosevelt insists enabling legislation,
il would be possible for the House to enact 1t In
special session in d short space of time. 1t is
the hope of the Senate leaders, however that
a compromise the Statehood bill can be ef-
fected and all necessity of n special session thus
aVerted.
New-York tribune., 1903-01-21
CROKER COMING BACK.
DELMOUR SAYS IN APRIL.
Mclaughlin Angry, Makes Threats
to Muaphy-F31ction Erpected.

The return of Richard Croker from his Eng
lish estate to his own at the Democratic Club
was definitely announced by Larry" Delmour,
Croker's personal friend, yesterday. Mr.. Croker
is TO return the first week in April
Il received a letter from Mr. Croker last
week" said Mr. Demour, who called at the Tax
Office yesterday to look up Mr.. Croker's per-
sonaI assessment, "and he says in his letter that
he expects to sail so as TO be in NewYork the
first week in April He is well. and is looking
forward with pleasant anticipatons to the time
when he can shake hands with his friends. |
don't think he will stay long.
The news of Crokers intention to return must
have reached Hugh Mclaughlin, of Brooklyn,
word to Charles F. Murphy. leader OF Tammany
Hall that the less fuss made over Croker the
better He told Murphy that the Brooklyn
Democrats were sick of Croker and Crokerisn,
and that if Croker put his finger in the man
agenlent of the Mayoralty campaign. the Demo
Gratis on the other side of the bridge would Walk
o,I4 of the city conventfSn and nominate Bird S.
Coler for Mayor on independent Democratic
ticket, leaving with Tammany the responsibility
of iudorsing Coler or going down to certain de-
feat.
Mr. Murphy sent back a soft answer TO the
irate old boss of Kings saying that he dldh
think Mr.. Croker was coming mere liii9 SPINS
but that if ne came it would be merely on
pleasure, and that he, Murphy, would stay in as
leader of Tammany, NO matter whether croker
came back not.
Friction in the Democratic Club is almost IN
evitable ove- The courtesies to be extended 10
the returning old leader Crokers frlends want
to whoop things up for him, and show every pouy
that Croker is Just as powerful ever. Ihe
Murphv men are against this programme.
Thaxr think that if Croker is the recipient OF
marked attention from the club a wrong I'M
p~ossion will be given it. and that 1t VIII mean
to many people that Croker has come nach 10
run things -,
Mr.. Croker is the revised assessment ron
for a tax on 100000 personal property.
New-York tribune., 1903-01-21
BRIBERY ALLEGED.
MR. LESSL ER'.S CHARGE.
Says Holland Boat People Offered
50, 900 for HIS Influence.

Washington, Jan. 20.-A subcommittee Of
the House Committee Naval Affairs is inves-
tigating the charge that Representative Less
ler of New-York, of the members Of the
Naval Committee had been approached with
a bribe of 5000 for his support Of PROPOSE
tion looking to appropriation for additional
submarine torpedo boats, with view to ascer-
tanning whether there is sufficient warrant for
the committee to ask the House to order a regu-
lar investigation of the matter
The sensational charge made by Mr..
LessIer himself at a meeting of the Naval At
fairs Committee this afternoon The question
of the Holland torpedo boats up and Mr..
Lessler, who opposing the authorization Of
additional boats, told the committee that he had
been approached with bribe.
His statement startled the committee. and
several members. among them Mr.. Butler. of
Pennsylvania, and Mr. Roberts. of Massachu-
setts. suggested that serious 81 charge
should be investigated Immediately. After
some discussion, Mr.. Wheeler of Kentucky,
offered resolution. which was adopted, to ap-
point a subcommittee to investigate at once
and to report to the full committee. The fol-
lowing subcommittee was appointed: Nj. Foss
CRep.. lid, chairman of the Naval Committee;
Mr.. Butler (Rep., PENN, Mr.. Tayler tRep.,
Ohio, Mr.. Wheeler Dem.. Ky), and Mr.. Rixey
Dem. Va). The subcommittee forthwith
tered on its work, and during the afternoon
heard Mr.. Lessler's complete story. The sub
committee will summon other witnesses to-mor-
row.
Their proceedings are secret, and the
bers of both the full and sub committee have
bound themselves not to speak of the matter
pending the report of the subcommittee. How
definite and specific Mr.. Lessler's charge is
therefore is not known.
J. Chester Chamberlain, one Of the directors
of the Holland Torpedo Boat Company, said at
his home, No. / West Eighty-frst-st.. last
evening: There must be some mistake. 1 do not
believe my company would do such thing"
New-York tribune., 1903-01-21
L0RENZ PRAISES AMERICANS.
Says Doctors, Nurses and Hospitals Lead the
World.

Vienna, Jan. 20.-Dr. Lorenz, who arrived
here to-day from London, spoke freely regard
ing his impressions of the United States
Above ALL" said the doctor, II was struck with
the magnificent charity of the Americans and
their immense gifts to educational institutions
and hospitals. Their willingness, even their
anxiety, to spend money in aiding others is al
most beyond belief" Next to this condition Dr.
Lorenz said he had marvelled most at the large
number of alleged heaiers in America, naming
Christian Scientists and faith cure adherents Of
every description, who seem TO flourish there
The doctor was enthusiastic with regard to the
practice of medicine in the United States, and
declared that American doctors, nurses and hos
nitaIs lead the world. American physicians
represent progressiveness," continued Dr.
L,orenz while the English physicians are eX-
tremely conservative. In America it was diff
cult to accommodate the doctors and students
who desired to attend my clinics, while during
nv last week in London many of the most emil
nent surgeons showed no interest in the new
methods while others who were present de-
clared the old way to be the better
DIR Iorenz said in conclusion that he antici-
mated revisiting the United States, but that 1t
was impossible for him to say when he would
have the opportunity
New-York tribune., 1903-01-21
FOR PL4TT, 100 GUNS.
Pan Colt Gets 4ldermeR to 4pproUe
Salute at City Hail.

Alderman Seebeck of Brooklyn representing
the district in which ex-Lieutenant Governor
Woodruff lives, at the meeting of the Board of
Aldermen yesterday obtained permission for the
Lincoln Republican Club. of Manhattan. to fire d
salute of 100 guns in City Hall Park in honor
of the reelection of Thomas c. Platt to the
United States Senate. Alderman Mccall said
he thought the resolution a little premature,
but he would vote for it if the name of John B.
Stanchfeld were substituted for that of Senator
Platt.
Vice-C Chairman McInnes. who occupied the
chair, ignored Mr.. McCalls motion, and Mr..
Seebeck's motion was adopted. Mr.. Seebeck
said he got permission for the salute to be
fired at the request of Postmaster Van Cott.
Alderman Seebeck's resolution taken at
to the Mayor for his signature The salute,
if it be approved, is to be fired, the resolution
says, between l and p. to-day.
A motion of Mr. McInnes to transact nothing
but the most urgent business and then to ad-
journ out of respect for the memory of ex-Mayor
Hewitt was defeated Aldermen Meyers and
Wafer objected on the ground that Mr. Hewitt
himself would have protested against any neg
lect of public business for a question of sent-
ment.
There was a long debate the proposed
street sprinkling ordinance that has been be-
fore the board in or another form for year.
A'majority of the Committee Oh Laws and Leg
islation had approved ordinance giving the
borough presidents authority to permit private
persons to engage in the work of street sprink-
ling. Alderman Meyers argued that if the
streets were to be sprinkled the city should
sprinkle them and declared that if private COM
panieS were to do The work the streets would
be sprinkled properly only where the house
holders able to pay for the service.
Alderman Downing said private companies
had given satisfaction in Brooklyn for the last
forty years. Roll call showed overwhelming
vote for the majority report, and it was adopted
At the request of Mayor Low, Alderman
Wirth secured the passage of a resolution
authorizing the issue of $4,000 in special
revenue bonds to meet a deficiency in the Fire
Department Pension Fund. Mr.. Wirth said he
informed that there was only $4,000 in
the fund TO meet calls for $4,000 due at the
end of the month, The resolution was adopted
unanimously
New-York tribune., 1903-01-21
FIJI. PL4TT4TTACKSLAW
What He Says as 10 the Passing
of the Bill.
HIGH ASSESSMENTS CAUSED REVOLT.

Frank II. PIatt. of the law firm Of Boardman.
PIatt & Soey, a son Of Senator Thomas G.
PIatt, and one of the counsel for the corpora
tions that contested the Franchise Tax law.
gave out last night this statement about the
decision:
During the years of Bryanism agitation
against corporations took various forms. All
sorts of complaints were preached ana PRIMES,
about corporate abuses. The elections of 1870
and 1900 expressed the public opinion in relation
TO such attacks. But included in the charges
then made there were some that had merit
one was the charge that public service cor
porations occupying streets with railroads.
poles wires and pipes not paying enough
for tN~'~ privileges Every demagOgue had
some scheme for attacking corporations possess
ing street franchises.
At the legislative session of 1889 several bills
were introduced against these companies, and
among them was the original Ford biL This
bill simply changed the definition of real prop
erty i'm the tax law. That definition already IN
cluded the structures in the streets real prop
erty but did not Include the intangible rights
TO use the streets. Since 1881 the local assessors
had been taxing the tangible property as real
estate but the courts had held that the con-
tracts rights to use the streets could not oe
New-York tribune., 1903-01-21
Mr.. PLATT REELECTED.
AGAIN TO BE SENATOR.
Boilers Futile Ffght-Root Got
Three UOtes.
fBY TELEGRAPH To THE TRIBUNE.

Albany. Jan. 20-Thomas C. Platt received a
majority of the votes of the members of each
branch of the legislature to-day for the office of
United States Senator. Practically Mr.. Platt
has been reelected Senator for the six-year
term beginning March 4, but the election
will not be completed. according TO law, until
the journal of the Senate and Assembly telling
Of to-days proceedings has been read at joint
meeting of those bodies tomorrow.
Elihu Root received the votes of three Re
publican Senators-Edgar T. Bracket Elon X.
Brown and Nathaniel a. Elsberg-and the Dem
ocratic members of the legislature voted unani-
mousy for John b. Stanchfeld.- Mr.. Platt re-
ceived III votes in all. EIihu Root had ; votes
and John B. Stanchfeld IS
In the Assembly, George B. Clark, Republi-
can. who represents the XXIXth Assembly Dis
trfct of New-York, part of Senator Elsbergs
district, said he had not attended the Republican
caucus last night. because he believed that his
constituents did not desire him to attend it. Mr..
Denson, of Jefferson County, who in the Repub-
lican caucus voted for EIihu Root. to-day voted
for Mr.. Platt. Assembyman Outterson, of JEFF
ferson County, who absent from the Re-
publican caucus last night also voted for Mr..
Flatt.
The proceedings in the Senate, however, were
accompanied by speeches, IN which many mem
bers freely expressed their sentiments regarding
Senator Bracket was very bitter. He de-
clared that he had analyzed the reasons why
the Senators were pleased TO support Senator
Platt for reelection. and said that they were
principally because of past favors and dsin-
clnation to vote against a man who was ap-
preaching the age mentioned by the Psalmist.
Senator Brown declared that the Republican
party could select worthier of the honor
than Senator Platt, and that in voting for Mr..
Root he merely expressed the sentiment in his
district against Senator Platt Senator Elsberg
said that he animated by the highest mo-
tives in voting against Senator Platt and not
withstandng this fact he claimed that he was
still an organization Republican, who has al
ways supported the candidates and principles
of the Republican party Senator Raines in re-
plying, said that some great change must have
come over the three Senators since six years
ago, and during that time Senator Platt had
done nothing to merit their disapproval. He
proud to be able to vote again for Senator
Platt Senators Marshall and Green also spoke
in defence of Senator Platt.
New-York tribune., 1903-01-21
GENERAL ALGER ELECTED.

Lansing Mich, Jan 2o.-General r. A Alger'
who by the ad interim appointment of Governor
Rliss succeeded the late Senator James McMtllan
in the United States Senate was elected TINS alter
noon by the State Senate and House to NIL OUT the
5,naxnired term of Senator Mcmillan, the Gov
ernors appointment having been merely to NIL the
time intervening between the death OF senator
Mcmillan and the convening of the legislature. All
the Republicans of both houses ana one Deiocra'
,,o+ed for Alger The other ten Democrats-nlne in
the House and one in the Senate-voted for Lorenzo
T Durand, their defeated candidate for GoNeIhor %
a. re last election The legislature will meet in
Joint session tomorrow to ratify the election.
New-York tribune., 1903-01-21
"YOU LIEw CRIES A WOMAN.
Representative Cochran Rebuked for De-
nouncing Secretary Hay.
fny TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.

TgY TELEGRAPH THE TRIBUNE.I
Washington Jan. 20.-Members of the House OF
Fenresentat tfves saw striking example of loyalty
10 the good name of their country and its diplo-
matte dealings to-day. Representative Cochran.
Missouri Democrat, delivering vigorous
tirade against Secretary Hay and his handling OF
the Alaskan boundary question. He had talked for
some minutes, characterizing the whole proceeding
As a most gigantic crime, and declaring that the
five vears delay was ample TO allow Great Britain
70 work the Alaskan mines for all they were worth
As the flow Of his uratory had attained Its hlgh-
est speed a shrill and ringing voice cried out from
above You e,''
Every one on the floor Of the House and IN the
crowded galleries turned in the direction OF me
voice Leaning over the gallery rail- facing the
sneaker was a well dressed young woman. fier
Zee was flushed crimson. her fists were clenched'
ma her attitude that of intense e1-
element An old woman, who was with llei. was
tIIgging at her arm 10 get her seated ana IN ne W
,nomcnfarv hush after the outcTy she seemed 10
e9Iize her position and took her seat. she re,
manned quietly in her place until Mr.. cochran hdu
I-n-rIIded and then left the gallery -
T'be House passed the District of Columbia Ap-
propriation bill. ana Desdh cohsloeid'ioii Va -
Philippine Currency bili
New-York tribune., 1903-01-21
ALL RECoRps EcLIPsED

According to Custom House statistics, than
ONE MILLION bottles OF Moet & Chandon Cham
pagne brought into the port of New-HOrE in
the year 1902. being the largest quantity i'm
ported into this port: In any year. by any one
of ali their competitors i'm New York as II does
in the world marking advance In this country
ent,aI to 564 PER CENT GREATER than the COM
blned increase OF all the other champagne houses
Not a small share of this increase has been due
to the hearty endorsement given TO MOET
C,HANDON WHITE SEAL Champagne by leading
nhvsiraI throughout the country. Such inoorSe-
ments coming from men with a medical conscience
confer on Most & Chandon the crown Of qualitative
exceIience' Extract Bonforts Wine and Spirit
Circular Ian. 10. 9o3.)-Advt.
New-York tribune., 1903-01-21
FAIRBANKS REELECTED.

Ipdianapois Jan. 20-The House and Senate
,a+ today In separate sessions and reelected
Tinted States Senator Fairbanks The vote will be
ratified tomorrow in joint session There was no
onnostion to Mr.. Fairbanks. In the House Booth
harrington, the writer, made the nominating
speech. ..o, 49, -
one voted for 3. f. Shively, of South Bend.
New-York tribune., 1903-01-21
SENATOR o. H. PLATT REELECTED.

Hartford. Conn., Jan. 2O.-The General Assem-
bly, to-day reelected Orville H. Platt to the
United States Senate for a fifth term. He re-
ceived all the Republican votes. except that of
Owen E. Case, of Barkhamsted tobacco
grower, who is not in sympathy with the Cuban
reciprocity bill advocated by Senator Platt.
Most of the votes of Democratic members were
cast for Melbert B. Cary. who was the Demo-
cratic candidate for Governor al the last State
election.
New-York tribune., 1903-01-21
OTTO KELSEY, DEPUTY CONTROLLER

Albany Jan. 20.-Otto Kelsey. ex-Assemblyman
of Livingston County. appointed to-day First
Deputy Controller by State Controller Miller. to I'LL
the vacancy caused by the designation of Theodore
p Gilman. of New-York The salary Is $500 with
S coo for expenses
New-York tribune., 1903-01-21

LITTLE Rock Ark Jan O-Both branches of the
legislature balloted noon to-day for United
States Senator In the Senate James p Clarke re-
ceyed 10 votes and James K. Jones H. In the
tIousa Clarke received IS votes Jones &C. and II. L.
PemmaI REM . Clarke thus has n votes on joint
ballot or more than necessary 10 elect.
A Joint session Will be held at noon tomorrow
and the vote will be formally ratified Mr. Clarke
succeeds James K. Jones.
New-York tribune., 1903-01-21
uANssRoueH WILL GO BACK.

Bismarck N D.. Jan. 2e.-The legislature voted
for United States Senator in separate session this
afternoon and Senator H. c. Hansbrough was re-
aiacted receiving the unanimous vote of the Re
nuhlican members of each house
New-York tribune., 1903-01-21
a. J. HOPKINS sUPPLANTs MASON.

Springfield, H., Jan. 2-Representative Albert j.
Hopkins was to-day elected United States Senator
IN succeed William L. Mason. The Senate gave
Hopkins 35 votes to 10 for Representative Williams
The House vote Hopkins, SS; Williams. o.;
Woolley %; not voting, z.
New-York tribune., 1903-01-21
UTAH SENDS sMooT TO THE SENATE.

Salt Lake City. Jan. z0.-Reed Smoot was this
afternoon elected United States Senator to sue
ceed Senator Rawlins. The vote follows:
Serate-Smoot. 10; Governor Wells. . Rawlins, G.
Hnuse-Smoot, 36 Wells. {; Rawns, t.
Mr.. Smoots election will be ratified tomorrow at
n Joint session O legislature.
New-York tribune., 1903-01-21
CIRCUIT SAYSLAW IS STILL GOOD
ASSERTS THAT CITY ASSESSORS HAZE POWER TO
Levy ON FRANCHISES
ippeHa Dniiou Declares Ford Part
Cunneen Likely to appeal

reading carefully Appellate
#
(routsa
peusa Parker that
ahead and the franchises and that
is what thevw do
New-York tribune., 1903-01-21
SENATOR kITTREDeE REELECTED.

pierre & D. Jan 2O-A B. Kittredge was re
elected to the United States Senate to-day. IN
total vote in both houses was: kfttredge Repqp
lican 10; Bowler Democrat. IL.
New-York tribune., 1903-01-21
metropolitan.

If the Court of Appeals should dispose Of the
test suit adversely to the city before the tax
rate is officially determined by the aldermen IN
July. probably the special franchise taxes levied
in 1900 and 1901 amounting 10 S9,242,26S %.
will be lost to the city. and may have to be
included in the budget the first year following
a final decision by the highest court.
New-York tribune., 1903-01-21
w. j. STONE SUCCEEDS Mr.. VEST.

Jefferson City, Mo. Jan. 20.-Ex-Governor William
Joel Stone to-day received majority of the votes
cast in both houses for United States Senator to
succeed senator Vest. Richard C. Kerens received
the solid Republican vote.
New-York tribune., 1903-01-21
.ARsoLuTE COMFORT. :.

So saws a passenger ON the Pennsylvania Special.
the 9D-hour train to Chicago Every convenience
to make travelling pleasure.-Advt
New-York tribune., 1903-01-21
~ oFFICE OK WHEELS.

The service Of a stenographer at the command of
patrons Of the Pennsylvania Special. Correspond
ence may be conducted en- route.-AdVt
New-York tribune., 1903-01-21

Never let a little childs cold run on There is
sure danger and perhaps death at the end OF T.
The infantile organs always helped by Dr. ID.
Jayne's ExpectoraHt and the little ones like it,
Advt.
New-York tribune., 1903-01-21
J. n. eALLiNeER REELECTED.

Concord n. H., Jan. 2o.-The New-Hamp-
shire legislature elected jacob H Gallinger to-
day to the United States Senate.
New-York tribune., 1903-01-21
THE MIDDAY CHICAGO LIMITED

leaves Grand Central Station at 100 P. NJ: ar
rjyes Chicago u:50 next morning. "a hour train via
New York Central and Lake Shore.-Adyt
New-York tribune., 1903-01-21
THE CITY PROTECTED.
Big Real Estate assessments tor
f1O2 and 1905.

Whether the Court of Appeals holds that the
Ford Franchise law in its present form is con-
stitutionaI or not President Wells and his as
socistes ir the Tax Board believe that the cor
porations Will have to pay taxes equivalent 10
those imposed under the Ford law for the pres
ent wear and for last year we'll AS an
noupced i'm The Tribune on Thursday. the local
tax officials only two three days before the
books were closed preparatory to throwing them
open for public inspection put on the real estate
tax books against all the corporations owning
special franchises assessments approximating
the sums for which they were assessed under
the Ford law 5y the State assessors.
1t was decided by the Tax Commissioners yes
terdav 10 go ahead and place on last year 5
hooks the names of all the corporations with
assessments practically equalling the franchise
assessments. on the ground that they were
omitted assessments The law PROVIDES Iot
the Ievying and collection of omitted assess
ments
If the constitutiondlity of the law Should hinge
on the method of 1evyinS the assessment. then.
in the opinion of the local official the city VIII
save the taxes for 1902 and 1903 As to those
levied for the years 1900 and 1901 Controller
Crout and President Wells. OF the Tax Commis-
sion are not optimistic The local tax books for
those years do not contain any local assessment
o. the corporations. except for merely norhlhdl
real estate valuations. and the city Is likely 10
lose the taxes for those years.
Controller Cirout furnished the following state
rlent of the special franchise tax arTearageS
in dispute:
New-York tribune., 1903-01-21
FEATURES OF The BILLS.

MERIT WINS OFT.
Usher's Scotch Whisky has had a constantly iii-
creasing sale because IL deserves it.-AdVt.