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New-York tribune., 1903-06-30
BRITISH PLEA USELESS.
London's Lord Mayor Unable to
Secure Intervention for Je1Cs.

London. June 29-Sr Marcus Samuel. Lord
Mayor of London in speech yesterday the
prize distribution of the religious classes at one
of LondOns synagogues said it was quite useless
to bring agitation to bear IN the hope cf infuenc-
ing Russia in regard to the treatment of the Jews
Their brethren in Australia animated by the most
generous feeling had sent money and had passed
a resolution which 1t became his duty to submit to
the Foreign Office. In following their wishes he
was aware what the result would be. Therefore he
surprised when assured that this was an
internal matter and that the Foreign Office could
do nothing.
The Jews of this country. the Lord Mayor con-
tinued. desired for their brethren in Russia re-
ligious equality, and he believed he right in
saying the anxious that the boon
should be extended to his Hebrew subjects. But
there other difficulties to overcome. The case
was different from that of Rumania where treaty
rights violated. Russia was upder no treaty
obligations and free to manage her internal
affairs as she thought best. 1t only by ap-
peaiing to the better side Of the Russian nation
could hope to awaken that sense of right which.
he convinced amount of agitation could
bring ABOUT.
The Lord Mayor concluded with asking the Jew
Ssh community believe that he had the interests
of their prosecuted brethren at heart, and not to
rnsconStrue his seeming inactivity.
In this connection it has been made known that
shortly after the Kisheneff outbreak the Russian
Embassy conveyed a personal assurance TO the
Lord Mayor that if he would discoun tenance anti
Russian agitation in ondOn he could depend not
only that there would be- repettio1 OF such at
undertaken improve generally their position in
Russia.
New-York tribune., 1903-06-30

Quoted by the Cabinet for fits own Information
but that finally the opinion Of the nation must
be asked.
The discussion was brought up by the Earl
of Portsmouth on the question whether the
government would table its proposals to induce
Germany TO modify her tariff regulations re-
specting Canada Taking occasion to condemn
Mr. Chamberlain's policy the speaker said that
hitherto II had been Great Britains policy to
allow the colonies TO fight their own fiscal bat
ties The Foreign Secretary, Lord Lansdowne
in replying. said that papers on this question
would be tabled soon. The question was one
Of great importance and some means must De
found for protecting British industries against
unfair competition
Lord Rosebery ridiculed the Governments ; az
fitude and suggested that the proposed inquiry
was only intended mechanism to keep 'ne
Cabinet together This was the most lmpor-
tant question, he continued. that had oeeh SUI
rnitted during his lifetime, and the na'oh
should be allowed TO take part in it, the gov
eminent had right to conceal what lneif III
tentions Were.
Lord Iansdowne declined 10 reply 10 the Earl
of Rosebery's direct question what would pe
the nature of the governments inquiry, but the
Earl of Selborne said he agreed with Lord Kose-
berry that the nation had a right to know what
was going on and inquiry must be conduct
ed by the nation not by a royal commission or
party He admitted that the government S IDEAS
were as yet indefinite. but they were seeking
for fuller information. The Duke of Devon
shire said that there would have TO be a pubic
discussion but he declined to say definitely
whether the government intended to announce
its plans before the autumn campaign opened.
New-York tribune., 1903-06-30
SEWER BURSTS UNDER TRACKS.
Six Feet of Water Covers N. Y, N. H. and
H. Tracks in Some Places.

The bursting of a sewer under the tracks OF the
New-York New-H Haven and Hartford Railroad. at
Webster and Park aves.. IN The Bronx. caused
blockade of all southbOund trains nearly half an
hour. The tracks in some places were covered with
six feet of water. and the cement ballast was
slightly damaged. The break occurred in a heavy
dOwnpour OF rain The tide high. and when
the heavy downpour OF rain flowed from the gut
into the sewer backed up into One-hundred-
andhfty- -ninthst flooding the cellars IN all or ths
houses the north side OF the street
For over hour the sewer continued TO pour
water into e-hundred- and nfty-ntnth-St- Ire
flood covered the sidewalk the north side OF the
street and rapidly hled the cellars 10 the level or
the street. Tenants of the houses rushed into ths
street and stood on the stoOpS of their houses.
fearful that repetition of the flood OF two years
ago about TO take place. Finally the waters
began TO subside and the street was soon nlISI
with people carrying pals of water out OF their
flooded cellars
In One-hundred- and -twelfth-st-. between Lexing-
ton and Park aves old willow tree. which pas
been landmark for several years toppled over, ss
The rain had undermined II. Underneath AT eIiS
time a number of boys were playing. Two or tnISS
OF them were caught BY the branches and thrown
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New-York tribune., 1903-06-30
STOPS RUNNING OF RACE TRAINS
Long Island Road Collects Fares, but Does
Not Inform Patrons.

The trip to the Sheepshead Pay racetrack yester-
day was beset with many difficulties as a polar
expedition. The deluge had caused washouts at a
number OF points on the Long Island Railroad.
and after II a. m traffic between its Long Island
City terminal and the track wholly suspended
For some reason the officers OF the road did not
make this fact known 10 its patrons and some three
thousand tickets were sold TO people intending
TO go to the races. This crowd was carried across
the river from Thirty -fourth-St- TO Long Island
City and was then informed that trains would
be sent out
the ferry.
The washout which interrupted traffic occurred
near Kowenhoven. There were others the main
line at Bushwick Junction and at Penny Bridge
Those who attempted 10 reach Sheepshead Bay oy
way Of the bridge and the Brighton Beach ROAD
Jared a little better. The numerous cuts along TINS
route. however. were filed with water, and II was
only wi greatest difficulty that the heavily
loaded trains could be hauled through them
one train fact. became stalled and did not
reach its destination until two hours later. The
water in OF the cuts reached nearly 20 the
frebox and threatened to eXtinguSh the fires 10
add to the general discomfort, all through trains
on the bridge were discontinued after the noon
hon
New-York tribune., 1903-06-30
ATTACKS GEN. GREENE.
MAGISTRATE Hogan Denounces Cr7f'-
cism of Police Judges.

The BOARD of City Magistrates last night ue
voted their meeting to finding fault WIN fonoe
Commissioner Greene and his conduct Oh tne
department. Magistrate Hogan, in particular
was bitter against the Police CommlssioheI'
saving. in the course of his remarks;
so far as the Police Commissioners is conceTnssdit 4t
haye no confidence in him since ms @ 81 - Sis
trates shamefuIly | don't see now can 90 " - -
n,hlic official who goes to dinner ana III d SPci
eriineizes everybody about him. not mehtioiIi!lS % rs
himself but carving himself with the I',St aIit
f~nfes We ought to contradict IL. he don I. IT,
is afraid to-ashamed to. ne excuse s 49, 5irna-
here about his condition. it being an aIter tte
speech He spoke all right of the others 81 3td not
name the men If | am Of the men ne IneTl fi
want to know it. l things regaTdlng the pol'e
force that are enough to disgust anyooay-
He then declared that he knew OF Pc'-ce
captain who was afraid to enter police couf'
for fear he might be asked il he had not per
jured himself
Again he turned his attention to Cor'HniS-
sioner Greene. saying:
''I have no use for a man who IS cohtliluaiS
making excuses for some one. for his secretary
who was drunk twice and for drunken ponce
man ON a ferryboat. 1 say this from pure
motives only 1 belong to no political ciuos
and have not for years. This Is all farce
II ts high time something should be done a, aoodC
- am not going to to any man VINO
crtticised me as the commissioner did IN tIAI
speeCh'
New-York tribune., 1903-06-30
SPLINTERED TO BITS.
Lightning Hits FlagPole o" Ne5o
Bank of Metropolis Home.

With a report like a saIvo Of artillery and
binding white flash. lightning bolt STRUCK ths
top of the new sixteen story oulldlns OF tAs
Bank of the Metropolis. at Sixteenth-s'- anu
Union Square about 1870 a. m yesterday N
the etorro which prevaiIed at that time. A 70
foot Aaenola in the centre Of the roof was
spIintered into fragments. most OF wnlch were
blown into Sixteenth-st- The fragments were
so small that those who saw them said tney re-
sernbled lot of feathers or small olts Oh pap.
Tba rash gave tenants who have already
occupied the upper offices a scare. GIanClns OH
northward the bolt hit the Hartford 6uIiuiIlS'
ar Seventeenth-st For minute or so the eisC
tric lights and telephone wires were srouhoe0
and put out Of service. "a. .z
Then, according to witnesses. the ooII enOe'eo
the asphalt at Seventeenth-st- ,
Earlier in the storm. the lightning caused
+ro,IbIa i'm the old Bank of the Metropolis Eullu-
t,o On the southwest corner OF Union Square
and Sixteenth-st. which is occupied by that
institution. it's new quarters oe1ng @
-r5e fnsuTa+ion on the telephone and electric
light wires in the basement was burned or
New-York tribune., 1903-06-30
HARRINGTON ADMITS QUARRELS.
Says He Was Threatened by MeCann for
Interfering in Family Troubles.

ST. Louis. June 29.-A. E. Mitchell, who says
he Is the agent of a springwater company, has
been arrested suspicion that he knows some
thing of the Mccain murder. Mitchell ad-
mitted that he was a personal friend OF
Darlington who is under arrest charged with
the murder.
Sheriff Mencken, of St. Louis County, in whose
custody harrington placed after the visit
Yesterday to the stone quarry where McCann's
body was found. has secured from harrington
the statement that he and McCann were alone
at Bonfls on the night of the murder, June 1S
and that McCann threatened him several times
because he interfered between the McCanns
when they had quarrels The Sheriff also found
that harrington spoke German fiuently and with
an accent, which makes the Sheriff and others
believe that the prisoner is a native of Germany
and not an EngliShman.
Kansas City, June 29.-Mrs. Wilhelmina
Grace Darlington, who married Darlington in
St. Louis some time ago. and later brought suit
here for divorce, obtained an order from the
court here to-day requiring harrington to pay
the costs of the divorce proceedings, $3.50
New-York tribune., 1903-06-30
ALMOST AN INCH AN HOUR.
Rainfall for June Only Little Behind the
Record Month.

The rainfall yesterday almost established d
new record for the month OF June 1t brought
the total for this month TO az 1nches- Inc
maximum rainfall in June IN this city since the
weather F2ureau was established here Is 40
inches. This. is the record for June. 1851.
Rain began to fall at 40 a 1t was gentle,
however until S:j7 a. m. when. with feW
crashes Of thunder a downfall OF water began
which suggested a cloudburst. The fall was
so heavy that umbrellas were of little avail
This downpour continued until HIP a. m In
the course of this period POI inches of water
fell. One can hardly comprehend what the rall
of such a volume in so brief time means The
average rainfall for the month of June is only a
trihe over three inches. June Is certainly max
ing up for the lack of rain in May. The total
fall Yesterday was 2.49 inches. If the forecast
for to-day and tomorrow proves to be correct
fair and warmer-a new record will not be eS-
tabliShed.
New-York tribune., 1903-06-30
ALMOST A CLOUDBURST.
Continued from first page.

and ,uSgled for few minutes by a geyser TIE
water continued to spout out OF the manhols
with varying velocity from a m to noon The
streets nearby were quickly transformed into
lake the water being four feet high in places.
Before the day was over Commissioner Red
field of the Department Of Public Works wrote
70 Mayor Low asking his assistance IN getting
an emergency appropriation for IN additional
outlet to the sewer.
other foods Of unusual proportions. which In
undated the surrounding property. occurred at
Third-ave and Twenty-second-st., Fffth-ave.
and Fffth-st and Butler and Nevins SITS. When
the floods in the streets had subsided. almost
every department Of the city government was
rushed with emergency work caused by the
storm -. -
Fast New-York was converted into huge
take In some of the streets where there were
no sewers the water remained most OF tne az
ternoon The work Of removing the Long lSIand
Railroad tracks from the surface OK AIIantlc-
ave will be delayed considerably. as tne cuts
were filed with water and caved IN IN a nufnoer
of places. e,ao,,, -
In brownsville four houses at Snedeksr and
TJegenuau ayes. were so badly undermined tnar
the Jewish inhabitants ware taken out oy the
police.
New-York tribune., 1903-06-30
MANCHURIAN QUESTION RESTING.
Negotiations Take Turn More Favorable
to This Country.

Washington, June 29-It is indicated to-day
that the Manchurian question may be permitted
to rest temporarily so far as action at this end
of the line is concerned. since Secretary Hay has
left the city for a two weeks vacation, and
Count Cassini. the Russian Ambassador, is
about to sail for Europe.
There are indications, also. that the Russian
Government has found it possible to shape her
policy respecting Manchuria so as to be more
acceptable to the United States. Secretary Hay
and Count Cassini have conferred on this sub
1ect within the last week, and it is apparent that
there have been some developments which OFF,
cials do not care to make public at this time.
In the negotiations with China for a CONNER
cfal treaty this government has insisted on the
opening of certain ports in Manchurfa, and the
new turn appears to have given more hopeful
New-York tribune., 1903-06-30
LoUBET's VISIT TO ENGLAND.
Programme for the French Presidents Trip
Will Occupy York House

London. June 29.-The official programme of Pres
ident Loubet's visit to England week hence is as
follows:
On July 6 the President will arrive at Dover
where the Duke of Connaught will be waiting to
receive him On his arrival at Victoria Station,
London he will be met by King Edward and will
drive to York House. which he will occupy in his
stay in London. Visits to the King and Queen, to
the Prince and Princess of Wales. the Duke and
Duchess of Connaught and the French Embassy
and dinner in the evening at Buckingham Pal
ace will take up the remainder of the day.
On the morning of July thu President will visit
the Institute for French Governesses and the
French Hospital Later ne will receive various
delegations at York House. NJ Loubet will be
tertained by the Corporation Of London at a
luncheon at the Guildhal. and will be present in
the evening at dinner given at the French EN-,
bassy in honor of the King. Afterward he will
attend gala performance at the opera
private visit to Windsor Castle. On returning to
London he will take luncheon at the French
Embassy and then viii accompany Queen Alex
andra to Aldershot for the review of troops In
the evening he will be entertained at dinner by
Foreign Secretary Lord Lansdowne. and later VII
attend state bail at buckingham Palace. Presl-
dent Loubet will leave for Paris on July g.
New-York tribune., 1903-06-30
PLAN FOR BESSEMER MEMORIAL
Laboratory for Metallurgical Research To Be
Established in London.

London, June ga meeting took place at the
Mansion House to-day to discuss the erection
OF memorial 10 Sir Henry Bessemer, the Eng
lish inventor. toward which Andrew Carnegie
recently promised to make substantial SUBJ
scription. II was resolved that the memorial
take the form Of completely equipped metallur-
eical teaching and research works, in London
Professor Henry Marion Howe of New-York-
warmly seconded the proposal.
In the course of the discussion it was an
nounced that King Edward heartily favored the
proposed memorial. which Will form an impor-
tent annex 10 the Earl of Roseberys scheme
for the establishment of great institution for
advanced technical education. at a cost Of
81 100000
New-York tribune., 1903-06-30
GERMAN CLAIMS IN CUBA
Officials Worried OUer Remdrk at
Hamburg-SOJdiers Pay.

Havana, June 29.-Garcia Veles the CUBAN
Consul General at Hamburg, reports that at d
dinner at which Emperor William and the or
eign Secretary, Baron Won Richthofen, were
present the latter remarked to him that the
first matter to be taken up by the German MIN
lister to Cuba would be the claims of German
citizens The officials here are puzzled to know
what claims the Germans have, since the war
claims were disposed of. as far as Cuba is con-
cerned. by the Treaty of Paris. The consul was
unable to enlighten them on the point and the
circumstance has been communicated to Senor
Quesada Cuban Minister at Washington, so that
he may consult with the American Government
as to the possibility of German claims on Cuba.
Cuban officials incline to the belief that Baron
Richthofen referred to the Spanish bonds
sold in Europe on account Of the Cuban war
debts
The Radical wing of the revolutionary veter-
at Havana has petitioned Congress for the
immediate appointment of a Congress commit
tee to pass upon the validity of the soldiers
claims They ask that % per cent thereof be
paid out of the governments present surplus
Some of the most radical veterans denounce the
government because the payments have been
delayed.
President Palma has sent q message to the
Senate, transmitting a communication from the
Commissioner to the st. Louis Expedition. urg-
ing early action regarding the appropriation for
Cuba's exhibit. vote with regard 10 taking
UP the appropriation resulted in a tie. and an.
other vote will be taken at the next sitting OF
the Senate.
The fight over the National Lottery bill was
resumed in the Senate to-day when motion 10
limit the speeches on the measure to five minutes
each was adopted the flibusters being beaten
bv one vote The bill will undoubtedly pass
both houses but is not likely to pass the Senate
over the Presidents veto.
The United States Minister, Mr.. Squiers, is
hourly expecting directions from Washington to
sign the naval station andJsle of Pines treaties
New-York tribune., 1903-06-30
DEATH LIST GROWS.
One Hundred and SeUenty Killed an
Spanish Train Wreck. =

Madrid. June 29.-By midnight one hundred
bodies had been extricated from the wreck Of
the Bilbao train which overturned on Sat
urday night from bridge into the Nejerilla
River and # is estimated that seventy bodies
remain in the wreckage. They are horribly
rnutilated heads and limbs being separated from
the trunks.
The arrival on the scene Of the accident of
relatives Of the victims led to heartrending dis
plays Of emotions. Several of the survivors are
speechless from nervous shock.
Differences between the civil and military au-
thorities rendered the work of rescue more diff
cult. That many prosperous persons are among
the victims is shown by the great quantity of
money and jewelry collected by the gendarmes.
New-York tribune., 1903-06-30
WEST-ST. 4 MILLRACE.
Merchants, Barefooted, WGde About
Rescuing Goods.

In Manhattan yesterdays heavy rainraH
caused the most damage in West-st AT 10
m from Murray to Vesey-st. there was two
feet of water on it's surface. Stands were
washed away. cellars were flooded. and for
hours merchants IN their bare feet waded
through the water rescuing their property
AT BarcIay-st there was about three feet OF
water from the ferryhouse TO the east SIDE OF
West-st. TIE water flowed into the ferryhouse
and the commuters. TO cross the street. were
forced to climb on crosstown cars. At Nesey-St.
trucks had water flowing above lhe NUS -, % -. -
v-y7eaIS The washington Market was place OF
refuge for hundreds of commuters Ine s1reet-
cars were crowded. and even TRUCKS "7'0
pressed into service.
New-York tribune., 1903-06-30
THE PRESIDENT ON GUARD.
Closely Watching Developments in the
Situation in the Far East.

Oyster Bay, N Y, June 29.-Whe President
Roosevelt manifested the deepest interest in the
dispatch from Peking, announcing a conference
OF Russian officials at Port Arthur on the Man
churian question, he made no comment upon 1t
for publication. 1t the first news Of the
proposed conference he had received, but he is
fully alive to it's Importance. The President is
in close touch by telegraph. with the State De-
partment and any developments of concern in
foreign affairs will be transmitted promptly TO
him by Secretary Hay.
New-York tribune., 1903-06-30
PRISONER RECEIVED $4,000.
Investigation Begun of Escape of Train
Robber from Tennessee Jail.

Knoxville. Tenn. June 29-The investigation or
dered Sunday by Federal Judge Clarke of the es-
cape of Harvey Logan. the train robber from the
Jail here. was begun to-day under the supervision
of United States Marshal Austin and District Attor-
ney Wright The guard. the jailer and Sheriff Fox
were examined. The examination will be continued
tomorrow.
Two more Pinkerton men arrived here to-day to
search for Logan. 1t is reported authority that
$500 was sent to Logan last week by express and
that this money furnished the means for his es-
cape He had frequently attempted TO bribe his
guards saying that he would give them $500 and
send them more later.
New-York tribune., 1903-06-30
INDoRsE PRESIDENTS ACTION.

The Baptist Minister'S Conference yesterday
passed resolutions ndorsing the Presidents action
IN deciding forward to the Car the appeal
behalf Of the prosecuted Jews of Russia, sending
vote OF thanks and appreciation to the President
New-York tribune., 1903-06-30
PREPARE FOR EMERGENCY IN CHINA.
Admiral Evans Wants Marine Force at
0longapo Increased to 1,500 Men.

Washington June 2s.-Rear Admiral Evans in a
report TO the Navy Department has again called
attenton TO the necessity of maintaining ade-
quate force of marines at Olongape in the event
OF an emergency in China. He regards the in
ternaI unrest there with apprehension. and rec
ommend5 that the force of marines at Olongapo
be increased from 1-0o to 100 The marine corps
IS 800 short OF its fun quota. and recruiting Will
be continued active scale this summer in the
effort secure the additional 500 send 10
the Philippines IL the fall
New-York tribune., 1903-06-30
THE FATE OF MANCHURIA
High Russian Officials to Confer al
Port arthur.

Peking, June 29-The Russian Minister, M.
Lessar, has been suddenly summoned to con-
ference with General Kuropatkin, the Russian
War Minister; Admiral Alexieff, in command or
the Russian feet in the Pacific; NJ. Pokotlloh'
manager of the Russo Chinese Bank at Picking,
and other officers at Port Arthur, regarding
Russia's position in Manchuria. NJ. Lessar
leaves here on July l.
New-York tribune., 1903-06-30
SECRETARY MOODY DENIES REPORTS

Washington. June 2s-Secretary Moody to-day
received kilograms from newspaper editors and
others inquiring as 10 published reports that EN-
peror williams inspection Of the Kearsarge
sharply criticised In the Navy Department. and
was considered a breach of naval etiquette. In
reply the Secretary sent the following dispatch:
No criticism of the Emperor's inspection of the
Kearsarge has been uttered by any responsible Ter
New-York tribune., 1903-06-30
TROUBLED CONDITIONS IN HAYTI.

Port-au-Prince. Hayti. June 2s.-The situation
here is disquieting The Foreign Minister and the
Minister of the Interior resigned and no sue
cessor has yet been appointed to the Minister of
Finance who resigned because he was opposed TO
prosecuting the inquiry into the financial scandal.
in an address the soldiers of the guards,
President Nord vigorously denounced the attitude
of the Chamber, the Senate and the National Bank
as being hostile TO his government. The troops
cheered the President, shouting Down with the
Chamberst''
New-York tribune., 1903-06-30
MANILA ELECTRIC COMPANY FORMED.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.I

IBG TELEGRAFH TO TIE TRIBUNEI
Hartford. Conn, June "a certificate of iucor-
poration has just been filed by the Manila Electric
Railroad and Lighting Corporation. of Hartford
with capital OF $s.COO.OO0 The purpose of the
company is to acquire. construct. equip. lease and
operate street roads. lighting plants power and
Ice plants ferries and vessels in Manila The char
ter covers any other United States possessions
The corporators Arthur L. Shipman Charles
w. Gross and Charles A. Goodwin.