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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-09
BUNAU-VARILLA
COMPLIMENTS RUSSIA

NJ Bunau-Varilla. the minister from
Panama, returned last night from New
York and is now looking forward TO the
arrival Of the Panama treaty. which Will
he delivered to the State Department,
and will then be brought up IN the
Senate. Minister Bunau-Varilla is
greatly pleased with the recent recog-
milton given Panama by Russia and
Germany. In his letter making ae-
knowledgment of recognition by the
Emperor of Russia. NJ. Bunau-Varilla.
in his letter to Count Cassini, calls at
tention to the similarity Of tie two
great enterprises in building the canal
and the trans-Siberian railway. He says;
When this glorious enterprise shall
be accomplished owing to the successive
and combined efforts Of the American
genius and of the French genius. it viii
appear as the complement Of another
civilizing enterprise accomplished by the
Russian genius under the generous i'm
pulse of his majesty, the Emperor or
Russia. the Trans-Siberian Railway.
The Panama Canal will, in reality,
form the last element OF the great cir
cumterrestriaI highway of the North
ern Hemisphere constituted by the
Europe -Asiatic Transcontinental Rail-
way and the Atlantic and Pacific oceans
united at Panama Russia, america, ana
France will have each one furnished its
part TO the realization of this civilizing.
elobe-encircling belt. which through the
centuries will stand as the monument OF
our age.
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Pope Plus x Accepts Of
ficiai Invitation to
Participate.
SATOLLI TO BE A GUEST
Interesting Relics of Leo XIII,
Including Jubilee Gifts,
to Be Sent.

N~vs of the acceptance by his holi-
ness, Pore Plus X. of the official invita-
tion 10 the Vatican to participate in the
World . Fair to be held in St Louis
next year. has been received in Wash
ington and by the exposition authorities
in St. Louis.
Not only viii an exhibit be installed,
but Cardinal Satolli is expected to be
the guest Of the Archbishop of St
Louis and the exposition. as the rep
resentative of the Pope. during the life
of the Worlds Fer next summer. and
definite arrangeTne ner.ts for his participa-
tion in the exposition are now being
effected.
The collection OF the exhibit which
viii be sent TO St Louis will be under
the direct charge of the Rev. Father
Ehrle. prefect of the Vatican library,
who will select such objects of interest
relating to the Vatican as viii be most
appreciated By and instructive to ex-
position. visitors.
Count LudovicO Pecci, a nephew II
the late Pope Leo XIII, will lend a
number Of Interesting relics of his un-
Gle, significant among which will be
many of the Jubilee gifts. The exhibit
Of the Vatican will be placed either in a
special buildirlz to be constructed for its
accommodation or in one Of the exhl-
bition palaces in an especially allotted
space, with a special guard in attend
ance both day and night.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-09
TREATY WITH CHINA
UNDER CONSIDERATION
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
Examining It's Provisions-No
Opposition Likely.

The new commercial treaty between
the United States and China was IN
der consideration by the Senate Com
mittee on Foreign Relations this morn
ing. This document is long. and but lit
tie could be done with it at today
session beyond the reading Of its pro-
visions.
Another meeting viii be held on Fri
day of this week for the purpose OF
continuing its examination Enough was
developed to indicate that there viii be
no opposition TO the ratification of the
treaty The treaty abolishes the likin
dues. or internal tariff taxes on goods
passing from town 70 town or from
province to province. These taxes have
heretofore been effective in restricting
trade in foreign goods in the interior OF
China, especially as importers could
never tell how much the likin dues
In their place a fixed ad vaIorem
duty from 3 10 y per cent higher than
the present rates will be collected at
the custom houses at the border ports,
similar to the plan in this and other
countries. The treaty also opens the
ports Of Antung and Mukden TO foreign
trade. the latter place being the gate
way 10 the vast trade OF Mongolia and
Siberia.
New mining regulations increasing the
facilities OF American miners and al
lowing the introduction of American
mining machinery are included.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-09
COMMISSION IN PLACE
OF THE SUBSIDY BILL
Body to Report Upon the Legislation
Thought Desirable to Promote the
Interests of Merchant Marine.

Representative Gardner CRep.. Mass
today introduced bill to create a com
mission TO be known as the merchant
marine commission and composed of the
Secretary OF the Navy. the Postmaster
General. the Secretary of Commerce and
Labor. three members Of the Senate,
and three of the House.
1t is purposed by Mr.. Gardner that
the bill shall take the place OF a ship
subsidy measure at this session OF Con-
gress, and the report of the commission
shah constitute the basis Of a subsidy
measure next year.
Under the bill the duties of the COM
mission will be TO investigate and re-
port to Congress what legislation is
desirable for the development Of the
American merchant marine, and Incl
dentally for a national ocean mail serv-
ice, of adequate auxiliary naval crIis-
ers. and naval reserves. Fifty thousand
dollars are made available for the pur-
poses Of the commission.
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DEMOCRATS WANT MORE
MEN ON COMMITTEES
De Almond of Missouri
Asks for the Increases.
CANNON is NoN-CoMMITTAL
Replies Thai He VIII Gross That
Bridge When He Comes
TO It."

When the House met today Mr.. Gros-
venor (Rep., Ohio arose to correct the
Record" He said he was quoted in
the record Of yesterdays proceedings
as referring to the Senate as they"
II ask unanimous consent to strike
the language from the record, he con
tinued. for what 1 did say when refer
ring to the Senate was it
Mr.. Payne of New York. the Repub-
hcan floor leader, called up the resoIu-
ton providing for the reference of the
various recommendation in the Presi-
dents message to the proper commit
tees. 1t was adopted without debate.
Speaker Cannon assigned Delegate
Kodey as an additional member Of the
Committee on Territories.
W ouid II be in order Representative
De Almond of Missouri inquired, for
the Speaker 20 ask unanimous consent
10 appoint an additional Democratic
member to each of the large committees
Of the HOuseT'
The Demo, rats applauded. Speaker
Cannon replied:
I will cross that bridge when 1 come
to it.
Il ask unanimous consent" continued
Mr. De Almond that an additional mi
nority member be named TO serve on all
the committees of the House with seven
teen members.
Mr. Payne-I object.
The House then at 1925 adjourned
until tomorrow
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-09
LEADERS
ARRIVE FOR MEETING
Committeeman Dropping in
One by One.
HEADQUARTERS ARE OPENED
Chicago and St. Louis Boomers Here
to Make Bids for National
Convention.

Members of the Republican National
Committee are dropping into town from
the various States of the Union one by
one, and are nearly all affixing their
signatures to the register OF the Airing
ton, where the meetings of the body
viii be held Friday and Saturday.
Boomers from Chicago and St. Louis
have opened headquarters" at the Ar
lington. and Cincinnati Pittsburg. De-
troit, and Milwaukee enthusiasts are ex-
pected to follow suit in order to mako
a bid for the convention. Unless the
unforeseen happens. the committee viii
select either Chicago or St Louis with
the odds in favor of the former.
In addition to selecting the convention
city and the date OF holding the gather
ing, the committee viii discuss the
general outline OF the campaign and
will visit President Roosevelt at the
White House.
On Saturday evening the committee
men will be given banquet by Senator
Hanna at the Arlington
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-09
DISALLONS DAMAGES
BY ARMY HANEUYERS
Comptroller Of Treasury Declines to
Entertain Complaints Of Farmers
on Coast of Maine.

An important precedent is set IN an
opinion given by the Comptroi'sr OF the
Treasury TO Secretary OF sse Navy
Moody. in which 1t Is held the Govern
ment is not liable in claims for dam
ages done to crops along the Maine
coast in the course Of the army and
navy manuevers. 1t is further held
there is no appropriation available for
the payment Of such claims.
Following the recent manuevers along
the New England coast, several men
owning farms along the coast Of Maine
put in claims for damages alleged TO
have been done by the troops. The
Comptroller holds there was nothing in
the nature of a contract requiring the
Government TO pay for such damages,
which were merely incidental TO the
maneuvers, and the Government cannot
be required to pay them.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-09
EROONLAFG, DISABLED,
PUTS INTO QUEENSTOWN
Passengers Safe, But Win Probably 4.
Transferred TO White Star
Liner Teutonic

QUEENSTOWN. Dec. 9.-The Red Star
Liner Kroonland. bound from Antwerp
for New York. which yesterday sent a
wireless dispatch to Browhead that her
steering gear had been smashed, put in
at Queenstown today. She will have to
undergo extensive repairs before she can
again sail
The present intention Of the Red Star
management IS TO send the 800 passen-
gers Of the disabled liner by another
ship possibly the White Star Liner Teu-
tonic which sails tomorrow. All the
passengers are wen. The Kroonland re-
ports that she encountered terrific
weather.
Harland & Wolf, the shipbunders,
are sending engineers from Belfast, and
these VIII examine the Kroonland before
the company s officials decide what shall
be done with the passengers of the dis
abled vessel.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-09
BARON VON STERNBURG
RETURNS TO EMBASSY
The Ambassador Brings Personal Mes
sages From the German Emperor
to President Roosevelt.

Baron Won Sternburg, the German am
bassador, returned today after spend
ing a month abroad and resumed charge
Of the embassy.
The ambassador brings with him per-
sonaI messages from the German En-
peror to President Roosevelt He will
cali on the President within the next
few days and present the messages.
Baron Won SternbuTg saw the Emperor
during his visit TO Germany. He brings
the reassuring news that the Emperor
is rapidly recovering.
Baron Sternburg visited his old hcme
in Saxony and returns much benefited
by his trip.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-09
CIVILIAN ACGOMPLICE
OF COL. ESTERHAZY
Dreyfus Case May Cease to Be Army
Scandal and Develop Into
Ordinary Trial.

PARIS. Dec. "a staff officer con-
nected with the ministry Of war said
today, in an interview, that Minister OF
War Andre had ascertained that the
accomplice Of Colonel Esterhazy, who
was responsible for the altering Of the
bordereau in the Dreyfus case and for
other forgeries in the case, is a civilian.
As a result of this disclosure, when
the revision 1f the Dreyfus verdict is
ordered the officer says, not only VIII
Dreyfus' innocence be uuequivOcally es-
tablshed but the affair will cease TO
be an army scandal It viii become an
ordinary trial.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-09
WAR SCARE HARMS
JAPANESE TRADE

TOKYO. Japan, Dec. 9-Since the
scare of war with Russia began Jap
anese trade has suffered greatly.
The banks Of Tokyo have practically
stopped giving credit, while between Oc-
tober q and November 3 imports dropped
over 2.O0c 900 yen.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-09
SIXTY JACNES DESERT
TRAINING SHIP BUFFALO

sixty jackies deserted the training
ship Buffalo yesterday at the Brooklyn
Navy Yard. The Buffalo arrived at
Brooklyn a few days ago from Hampton
Roads and is to convoy the first torpedo
boat hotilla to Manila. The Jaclkies are
said to be dissatisfied with the food on
the Buffalo
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-09
ROOSEVELT WILL HAVE
NEW YORK DELEGATION"
Ex-R Representative Lessler Says People
Are for Him, and Politicians Can
not Control Them.

Ex-Representative Montague LessIer,
OF New York. who was the White
House today. declared emphatically that
President Roosevelt would have the
New York delegation.
You can put il down right now"
said Mr. Jessler, that the people are
for Mr.. Roosevelt Those politicians
who are not in favor OF him viii not be
able TO control them, and they Will
elect men at the primaries who Will in
sist Oh delegates who are friendly to
the President
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-09
DISV0LSKY TO SUCCEED
COUNT LAMSD0RFF

Count LamsdorG. the Russian minis
ter Of foreign affairs. according 10 rum
ors received here. may be succeeded by
Count d'Isvolsky the Russian ambas-
sador at Copenhagen
Count d'Isvolsky is TO go TO St Pc
tersburg within a fortnight TO meet the
Gar
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-09
UNION LINE STEAMER
FOUNDERS OFF ALGlERS

LONDON. Dec. "a dispatch from
Algiers reports that the Union Line
Smyrna, for this port. bound from
Symrna. for this port. has foundered
off Algiers. All the members of the
crew were rescued
The SpennymoOr was a vessel of ], ,749
tons net register and was commanded
by Captain Marin.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-09
VERSAILLES RESERVOIRS
MENACE TO PALACE

VERSAILLES. Dec. 9-The great res
ervoirs supplying the famous fountains
of the park surrounding the palace have
beea found to be in a serious condition
of decay and menacing the palace and
portion or the town with inundation.
Prompt measures have been taken TO
avoid the bursting of the walls.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-09
CONSULAR OFFICERS
RECEIVE RECOGNITION

The following foreign consular officers
have been recognized by the State De-
partment:
". II. Gnliland. vice consul Of Mex
leo at Port Arthur. Sabine Pass Tex.
Federico Gatelly Garcia de Quevedo,
vice consul of Mexico at Mayaguez.
Porto Rice.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-09
GERMANY PREPARES SHIP
TO GRAB MOROCCAN SPOILS

BERLIN, Dec. 9.-Preparations are
being made on ive German warships for
II cruise In North African waters. the
start to be made on January ]. The
official explanation Of the cruise is that
it is for the purpose of drilling the
men.
In diplomatic circles. however, the be-
lief prevails that the cruise is connected
with Germany's desire to participate in
Moroccan spoils.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-09
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION
TO MEET DECEMBER IL

Chairman J. X. Jones today issued
call for the meeting of the Democratic
national committee. naming January u
as the date. The Shoreham Hotel will
be the place Of meeting.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-09
CHRlSTOBAL COLON
IS OPEN TO TRADE

william W Russell. United States
charge d'amaires ut Caracas, has ad-
vised the State Department that Ven
ezuela has opened the port of Christobal
Colon, on the Cuff OF Paris, to trade,
and says the opening Of Ciudad Bo-
Iiyar will soon follow.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-09
FERTILIZER COMPANY
ELECTS ITS OFFICERS

ALEXANDRIA, Va, Dec. 9.-The an
nual meeting Of the Washington Fer
tiIizer Company was held at the Office
of the company. 126 South Royal Street,
this morning. The following officers
were elected for the year: Myron NJ.
Parker. president; John r Wilkins, vice
president; r. S. Parker, treasurer. and
Louis Boyer, jr., secretary.
These officers were also chosen as the
board Of directors.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-09
TREASURY STATEMENT,

National bank notes received for re-
demption by the Treasury yesterday
amounted to S66S. 1853 Government re-
ceipts and expenditures We're: Internal
revenue S605 55l, customs. S676, III: mis-
l8O. 0OO.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-09
NOMINATION. FOR PRESIDENT
RENDERED GENERAL REYES

General Reyes. the Colombian envoy.
il was learned here today, has received
a dispatch from Bogota formally ten
dering him the nomination for presi-
dent of Colombia. In view of the nature
OF his mission here, General Reyes
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-09
Appointment Decided
Upon, But Not Yet
Sent to Senate.
LEAGUE MEMBERS CALL
Question of Private ArmorieS
Making Springfield Rifles
Placed Before President,

Representative Burton of Ohio called
at the White House today with POST
master Charles c Dewstowe. Of Cleve-
land, whom the President has decided
to appoint for another term Mr.. Dew
stoves appointment has not been sent
TO the Senate yet, but has been decided
upon.
In reference to river and harbor legis-
lation Mr.. Burton said it was uncertain
what would be done this winter. He
looks for something definite to be agreed
upon in this matter in a week o. ten
days. lie does not think the condition
OF the national finances warrants cur
taimeut of the expenditures for river
and harbor Improvement.
League Club COMMITTEES.
A committee from the Lincoln Re
publican National League and a com
mittee from the Young Mems Repub-
lican Club Of the District of Colun bia
had a conference with the President at
noon. James W Poe was chairman Of
the delegation. which contained the fol-
lowing additional members: T. II. A.
Moore, James F. Armstrong Coleman
Horner. Randall Cane, John Chapart,
+. 5. Golden, D. f. Pearce, r. II. John
son. D+ c. c. Stewart J. w. Pinkett,
the Rev. Richard johnson. II. a. Nick
ems. aW. Price. the Rev. p. a. Wal
lace. w. 3. Hill. J. c. Luckett. J. =.
Collins. r. S. Ross. John Lawson, and
the Rev. James II. Anderson.
Mr Hill is editor of the National Adj
vocate," of Pittsburg. and came here
especially to take part IN the league
meeting The chief feature Of the visit
10 the White House was the presenta-
tions strongly fndorsing his attitude to-
ward the negro and promising him sup
port from the league and its auXillaries.
Manufacture Of Arms
G. NJ. Daily. Of New York. represent
ing the private armories OF the coun-
try, called on the President today TO
represent TO him the adVisabiIity Of pri-
vate armories being allowed to manu-
facture the new Springfield rifle. 1t is
urged that If they were allowed to
manufacture these arms, the country
would never be lacking an adequate
supply Of modern arms in case Of war.
Heretofore, there has always been a
lack of arms. from the fact that after
war breaks out, it requires at least a
year to put In efficient plants. President
Roosevelt indorses the proposition
viii Appoint Adkins.
President Roosevelt has decided to ap-
point Thomas j Adkins. Republican
State chairman of Missouri TO the po-
sltion OF subtreasurer at ST. Louis 10
succeed Gen. 3. G. Farrar. General
Farrar was candidate for another
term. but withdrew. having already had
two terms.
According TO Representative Boutell
of Illinois. who called on the President
today, the people Of mis- State strongly
commend the tone Of the annual mes
sage on the Panama canal question, and
on the frauds in public offices. Mr.. Bou-
/ tell has received a number Of dispatches
| from his constituents. in which the
Presidents utterances on these subjects
are heartily indorsed. He told the
! President of these dispatches in the
course Of his call today.
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TWENTY SEVEN DROWNED.

CONSTANTINOPLE. Dec. 9.-Word
reached here today that twenty-seven
persons had been drowned in foods at
Scutari. Albania.
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WEATHER REPORT,

Temperatures are much higher in the
slope region and lower ia the west Gulf
States; elsewhere they have changed
but little.
The stormy weather Will continue to-
night and tomorrow in the Ohio valley.
the lower lake region and middle At
lantic States. with snow over the
Northern and rain or snow over the
Southern districts. In the south At
lantic States rain will continue, follow
ed by fair weather tomorrow, except in
North Carolina. In the east Gulf States
the weather viii be fair. with tempcra-
lures uear freezing tonigh. almost 70
the Gulf IT viii be colder tomorrow in
the Ohio valley.
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President Francis Here
to See the National
Committee.
CAN OFFER LITTLE MONEY
Other Prominent Business
Men of Western City Here
on the Same Emand.

II was announced officially this morn
ing that st. Louis intends TO make a
fight for both the Republican and the
Democratic national conventions. The
city is willing to pay. but she cannot
go as deeply into her pocket as some
of the other aspirants for the honor
because Of the expense Of the exposi-
ton.
The claims OF ST. Louis are to be laid
before the Republican national COM
mittee Friday at the Arlington, and
before the Democratic national com
mittee. a call for a meeting OF which
on January y. at the Shoreham. was
issued this morning.
Gov. Francis Mission.
Former Governor Francis, who is now
president of the St Louis Exposition,
arrived here this morning, accompanied
by number of prominent St Louis
business men, TO begin the campaign.
He is also 10 try and have a national
bank established in the exposition
grounds.
There has been "A boom going the
rounds for President Francis for the
Presidency. and also for the Vice Pres
idsncy with Senator German at the
head of the ticket TIE former govern
or Of Missouri laughed at these reports
and said he had all he could attend to for
some time in making a success of the
big fair.
Can't Meet Chicago's Offer.
Nathan Frank. president of the St.
Louis Board Of Trade. and party of
prominent business men of that city
are now on their way here TO aid in
capturing the convention. The St Louis
men believe the delegates would enjoy
the novelty Of making nominations and
adopting e platform in the exposition
grounds. The city is willing to make
some kind OF a donation. but IL is said
40 attempt c-ln De madeA to meet the
Chicagoans offer OF S250.O00
The offer of New Orleans of $500, 600
is taken seriously. but the committee is
not likely to accept. as the city is too
far away. None OF the Eastern cities
Is making an attempt 10 get the con-
vention- 1t is recognized it belongs in
the Central West, and they are willing
/ to allow it to go there.