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New-York tribune., 1903-04-03
EUROPE AND THE UNITED STATES.
The Twentieth Century to See the Solution
of Some Important Problems.

Rome April 2.-senator ViIlari in an address de-
nvered to-day before King Victor Emmanuel and
Queen Helena at the opening of the Interna tional
Historical Congress, made several ausions to the
United States. He said Europe was shut in be-
tween two great. powerful countries Russia on the
east and the United States on the west. The lat
ter. from a population OF 100000. had risen 10
so 100000. and one knew what number it's popu-
lation would eventually reach. The United States
had aso taken the lead in all the works of progress
and civilization. These two forces, acting on
Europe, likely to render necessary a union OF
the different European countries. which might COM
pletely change the geographical situation the
universal advantage of Europe.
The Senator added that he foresaw and predicted
that the twentieth century would perhaps the
solution OF many problems.
THE mixing of the white and black races" Sen
Villsrf continued. brought about the War
of Secession In the United States and the liberia
ton Of the negroes from slavery. but this has not
harmonized amalgamzed the two races which
hate each other perhaps more than ever be-
fore The United States will probably be the first
to give indication how to deal with such
grave and important questions. which Europe must
meet throughout the two immense continents of
Africa and Asia
New-York tribune., 1903-04-03
NEW POLICY TOWARD THE MoRos.
Present Relations Not Satisfactory to the
Government.

Manila. April 2--The situation In Jolo Is more
promising Datto Paglman Hassan, the most
powerful native leader. visited Colonel Wallace
recently and disclaimed any desire to fight He
accepted the coloners explanation Of American
policy. and promised to be peaceful. There has
been considerable intertribal trouble, but no
demonstrations have occurred latterly in Jolo
against Americans.
General Davis has planned to locate a strong
military post in the centre of Jolo Island III
is believed this will insure peace. The general
as representative Of the Philippine Government
will go to Jolo shortly and have conference
with the Sultan. The government Is desirous
of abrogating the Bates treaty with the Sultan
which has proved unworkable, and which con-
ficts with the American laws The govern
ment also wishes to establish a government for
the Moros and formulate a definite Moro policy
At present the military authorities exercise gen.
eraI control over the dattoS. the leaders VINO
rule the people. The military prevent the re
capture of fugitive slaves. and punish nagrant
crimes But they do not interfere with slavery.
polygamy or tribal customs. The general condi-
tions are unsatisfactory, and reform is fmpera-
tive The government has heretofore refralned
from taking action. Ii did not desire to cause
New-York tribune., 1903-04-03
BARON PALLANGE STILL ALIVE.
Further Racing Where Zborowski Was
Killed Stopped.

Nice, April 2-As a result of the death or
Count Elliot Zborowski. of New-York owing
to his machine turning over in an automobile
hill climbing race yesterday between here ana
La Turbie the prefect has put stop to-day TO
the further use of the Nicola Turbie course
and has prohibited a mile race which was to
have taken place next Sunday on the Promenade
des Anglais. The interdiction of the races was
due to orders received from the Ministry of the
Interior.
Contradictory reports were circulated yester-
davJconcerning Baron de Pallange, who acted as
chauffeur for Count Zborowski, and led to the
announcement of his death 1t developed to-day
that the baron did not succumb to his injuries.
and the physicians in attendance on him ex-
press the hope that he will recover, If COM
pIications do not ensue. He had sufficiently re-
covered to-day to give details of the accident
He said Count Zborowski was extremely ner-
vous and made the mistake of going at a speed
of ninety kilometres. which rendered il impossi-
BILE to turn sharply at the point in the road
where it was necessary to do So
Count Zborowski's body was removed to-
night from the Chapel of St Roche. Nothing
has yet been decided regarding the funeral.
New-York tribune., 1903-04-03
ITO BE NO PRECEDENT.
VENEZUEL4'S PAYMENT.
Caracas Congress Hakes a Dectdra-
ton Regarding the Protocols.

Caracas March 31.-Congress in secret
meeting has authorized President Castro 10
fulfil the obligations embodied in the British
German and Italian protocols. but only as an
extraordinary act, without giving them lesaI
sanction so as not to establish a precedent
The resolutions adopted by Congress- ana
which are still unknown to the Venezuelan
public. follows:
The Congress of Venezuela. considering that
the protocols settled at Washington. February
13. by the representative of Venezuela anu
those of Germany. Great Britain and ltaly'
were agreed upon and subscribed TO in tne
midst of a period during which force was e3-
ercised upon the republic in a manner as un-
foreseen as ii was unnatural. and that sucn
documents cannot therefore be considered IN
the form established diplomatic negota- :
tions which are regularly initiated, pursued
and terminated
Resolves to prescind. with respect TO the said
protocols. from the constitutional consequences
relative to diplomatic treaties, and TO limit It's
action with respect to the said protocols TO
authorizing the federal executive to put them
into execution. without any of their clauses
esta blishing the least precedent in the life or
the Venezuelan nation.
The Congress OF Venezuela, considering that
the Interpretation given in the protocols signed
with Italy on February II to the treaty of
June 10, 1851. and the amplifcation modt-
f1cation of some of its clauses render impossible
the continued existence of this treaty. since
such action Is in fragrant contradiction with
some of its original stipulations. and with the
principles which. by virtue of the treaty have
been mutually observed by both parties,
Resolves to call the federal executive to
eoe exercise with the shortest possible delay the
treaty with respect to its denunciation
Congress then adjourned as a protest of in
dignant patriotism against the protocols.
The Senate to-day voted to authorize the
government to contract or more loans, es-
pecially devoted to the conversion of Venez-
uela's internal and external debts
New-York tribune., 1903-04-03
GERMAN MEAT LAW IN FORCE.
But 1t Does Not Appear That Exports
from America Will Cease.

Berlin, April 2.-The last provisions of the Meat
Inspection Law Of June 8, 1900, went into effect
quietly yesterday at the ports and throughout the
empire. This most far-reaching and sumptuary
measure was put in operation piecemeal, by occa-
sonal DEGREES, because the Ministry of the Interior
had to create the inspection machinery. Section T.
referring to canned meats and sausages, which be-
came effective September I. 1901. further reduced
American imports in that line. But boracic cured
late somewhat less than two hundred tons month
roughly valued at $4,000, were imported from
America The exporters will endeavor to cure
beef without borax, and thus comply with the Ger
man law, which, as 1t now appears. by no means
destroys the American meat trade here, and it is
not improbable that the total American meat i'm
ports this year will equal those of 1901. when the
total valuation about s6G00,000
Owing to the high prices and insufficient home
supplies, more than ree-quarterS of the imports
of American meats are preserved, such hams
and bacon, although 1t is true that hams smaller
than seventeen pounds nine ounces excluded
which affects some American hams
New-York tribune., 1903-04-03
AMoRY NEAR A BREAKDOWN.
vreeland Hearing Adjourned Because Of
Complainant's Poor Health.

The continued cross-examination Of William
y. snoorv fn the hearing of his charge OF
criminal libel against H. H. Vreeland, presi-
dent OF the Metropolitan Street Railway Com
panv. was adjourned yesterday for nearly q
week on account Of the alleged illness Of Mr..
Amory. It was TO proceed before Magistrate
Barlow at 5 D. m, at the Jefferson Market
court but Mr. Amory's counsel asked for an
adjournment, saying that If the examination
was continued yesterday it might cause MI.
Auory to break down.
For two weeks / have been subsisting on
dry bread" Mr. Amory said II wish to go on,
hut my counsel advises me not to do So.
DeIancey Nicou said he had several wit
r1esses to examine after he was through with
Mr. Arnory Magistrate Barlow advised Mr..
Arnory and his counsel to consult, as they
seemed not to agree. Mr.. Byrne, Of Mr.. Amory' S
counsel said that Mr.. AmoTy wished TO con-
finue in spite Of advice OF counsel.
IF there is a chance of Mr.. Amorys break
ing down a recess should be granted" Magis-
trate Barlow said
Mr. Nicou protested against delay. saying!
This man An1ory has made the most out
ragecus charges. Not later than yesterday he
said my clients were better than public
thieves
MAGISTRATE Barlow adjourned the hearing
until next Wednesday. saying he would be pre-
pared that time TO hold sessions until z
o'clock in the evening. John D. Crimmins was
among the witnesses who were present when
the hearing Was adjourned.
New-York tribune., 1903-04-03
ARGUMENT IN NASHVILLE.
Judge Lurton Expects TO Render His De-
cision First of Next Week.

Nashville. Tenn, April 2.-The case Of Talbot
}. Taylor & &C, against the Southern Pacific and
Union Pacific railway companies will 60 to
Judge Lurton tomorrow. 1t remains only for
Senator Foraker 10 end his argument. which was
begun to-day. Judge Lurton said that it would
probably be the first Of next week before he
would render his decision.
When the hearing began this morning Judge
Alexander Humphrey of Louisville. continued
his reply to the argument of Edward Lauter-
bach. of New-York. representing Mr. Keene
He discussed the development and Improvement
Of the properties and said that there was no
evidence to show that the directors conteTn-
plated turning over the Central Pacific to the
Union Pacific He discussed the appointment OF
soint agents for the Union and Southern Pacihc
and also the alleged diversion of freight from
Chicago TO various points. and contended that
no discrimination had been practised against
the Southern Pacific.
The appropriation Of earnings to the improve
ment Of railroad properties, instead OF paying
dividends 10 preferred stockholders. Judge
Humphrey said. had been held by the supreme
Court of the United States be for the best
interests Of all the stockholders. In response
50 = question BY Judge Lurton. he said thai
there could be no competition between the
Union and Southern Pacific. and therefore there
could be no ground for the application for an
injunction
Judge Humphrey was followed by Mr. Evarts
who entered upon technical and legal detence
of the right OF corporations TO purchase shares
CT stock in other corporations.
Lawrence Maxwell spoke next for the Union
Pacific.
When NJ. Maxwell ended Senator Foraker
began his reply for the complainants- He IN
dertook at the outset TO defend his clients
AGAINST anv accusation Of stock jobbng. ut is
shown in the afidavits that have been fleo,
he said that the complainants are stockhold-
ers and have been stockholders for some time
They held and controlled at the time the suit
was brought more than S2ooooo6o worth of
stock The pool may exist, hut IT has no con-
rection whatever with this suit. which was
brought by Talbot J. Taylor Co. as repre-
ssnfstives Of the minority stockholders" He
defended Mr. T.auterbach who. he said. had
tried &c avoid litigation and make peace, ana
neither Mr.. Keene nor Mr. Taylor had ever
given authority for the sale of his stock.
The afidsrits Of James r. keene ana EDWARD
Ta,Itarbach were introduced as evidence. Mr..
KAeno's affidavit was in substance that he had
never authorized the sale Of his Southern Pa
rifc stock Mr.. Lauterbachs affidavit, among
other things Sc forth how he had brought
Keeue and Hartman together. and how he be-
lieved that there had been satisfactory settle
rnent: that there was a. disposition to have the
EXPENSES of the Southern Pacific curtalled, but
20 this MIR. Hartman would not agree and that
the suit of Talbot J. Taylor & Co followed.
New-York tribune., 1903-04-03
NOTICE TO THE CONGREGATIONS.
Premier Combes Carrying Out the Associa-
tions Law in France.

Paris April 2-The Prefect of Police of Paris
and the projects of all the departments of
France are distributing official notices from
Premier Conbes TO the congregations of the ac-
ton of the Chamber of Deputies requiring them
to disband This affects twenty-five teaching
orders, having 1880 branches, with Is, ,964 mem
bers. and twenty-eight preaching orders, having
3.040 members The projects are directed to al
low the preaching orders fifteen days from the
date of service of the order to disperse. The
teaching orders are aloweG to four months
delay according to the readiness OF other
schools to receive their pupils. In case the
orders fail to dispersA within the time stated.
they are 10 be notified that they will be prose
cuted by the police in the local courts. Action
in the Of orders conducting hospitals Is
POSTPONED.
New-York tribune., 1903-04-03
TURKISH TROOPS TO ALBANIA.
Powers Will Sustain Sultan in Carrying Out
the Macedonian Reforms.

Paris, April 2-The French Foreign Office has
been officially advised that the Sultan OF Turkey
has ordered division of troops to- the scene of
the recent outbreaks of AIbanians.
Official advices also confirm the reports OF the
wounding of the Russian Consul at Mtrovitza
during the unsuccessful attack which the Al
banans made that town The attacking
party numbered two thousand men. representing
the element opposing the plan of reforms which
the powers jointly formulated and which Tur-
key accepted. The officials here consider that
the Albanian opposition to the reforms creates
a serious complication. and they accept the Sui
tan's action in dispatching large reinforcements
to Albania as evidence of the Turkish Govern
ments determination to carry out the reform
project.
Another official dispatch announces that Rus
sia has given Bulgaria definite and emphatic
notification that in case the resistance of the
Bulgarian settlers in Turkey to the Sultan's re-
forms brings on a Turkish Bulgarian conflict.
Bulgaria must not count on any support. moral
or material, from Russia. This Is considered 10
be further evidence of the purpose of the powers
not to interfere with the Sultans plans so long
as he is carrying out in good faith the powers
project for reforms.
Constantiuople. April "Details of the attack
on NJ. Stcherbina. the Russian consul at Nitro
vita. shows thar IT was made by an Albanian
soldier one Of whose relatives had been killed In
the fighting at Mitrovitza. The consul, who was
accompanied by Turkish escort was on his
way to inspect the batteries which finally re-
pulsed the Albanians who attacked Mitrov1tza,
when sentry at the powder magazine dehper-
ately shot NJ. Stcherbina in the back. the bullet
traversing the renal region and fnfiicting ser1-
wound. The sentry also fired at the con-
suIar kavass military courier). but missed him.
The other soldiers of the guard then hurried up
and shot the Albanian sentinel inflicting mortal
wounds.
Vienna. April 2-The Belgrade correspondent
Of the 'Neue Freie Presse" telegraphs that, ow-
ing to the massing of Turkish troops on the
old Servian frontier Servia has reinformed her
frontier garrisons and is contemplating calling
up the reserves.
New-York tribune., 1903-04-03
OFFICIAL CALLS AT SAN JUAN.

San Juan P R. April 2.-Secretary Moody and
Postmaster General Payne were busy to-day max
ing official calls Governor Hunt. the commander
of the troops the commandant of the naval sta
ton and the car tains of the German and Italian
warships The Secretary also inspected the naval
station reviewed dress parade of the Porto Rico
troops and went with Commandant Dunlap 10 look
over some land at Puntilla over the possession Of
which the insular government and the War and
Navy depa rtments d1sputing.
Mr. Moody will remain here until Friday day
longer than ne at first expected. large recep-
tion held by Governor Hunt tonight in honor
OF MeSsrs. Moody and Payne and their party
The American visitors were particularly pleased
with the appearance of the Porto Rican soldiers.
New-York tribune., 1903-04-03
AMERICAN FISHERMEN IN PERIL.
Ten Vessels, Short of Food, Frozen In at
Bay of Islands

ST Johns, n. F.. April 2-According to reports
from Bay of Islands. the west coast of New
foundand, the ten American fishing vessels which
have been frozen into the icefeld there since Jan
uary II in perflous position owing to the ice
foes drifting after a storm. on Tuesday
night. The vessels provisions also running
out and the crews have been put on short rations
The whole settlement of 1900 people at Bay of
Islands is dangerously short OF provisions, and
much anxiety prevails.
The Gulf of st. Lawrence IS blocked with fee
as far as the eye can reach The railway line
across Newfoundland has been blocked by snow
drifts since the middle of February. and not a
single train has been running since.
The government will probably dispatch a sealing
steamer laden with provisions to relieve the in
habitants at Bay of Islands from the danger of
famine. The steamer will also endeavor to cut out
the American fishing vessels.
New-York tribune., 1903-04-03
THREE AERoNAUTs FATALLY HURT
Their Car Broke Away Before All Was
Ready for the Start

Budapest. April 2,-Three aeronauts. ey-Deputy
Ordody. Lieutenant Kral and NJ. Kubik. a brother
of the member OF the Diet OF that name were
fatally injured in balloon accident to-day While
the balloon was being inflated il suddenly broke
away with the containing the men mentioned
and Captain Tolney. OF the navy. l. ordody fell
out of the to the roof of 3 factory, and Lieu
tenant Kral punctured the balloon. which de-
scendad with great velocity striking with such
Captain Toney was less seriously hurt
New-York tribune., 1903-04-03
THE SUNKEN WARSHIPS.
Conditions to Be Met by Bidders on Wrecks
in Cuban Waters
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Havana, April 2.-The bids for raising the
Maine and the Alfonso XII, at Mariel. and the
other Spanish warships sunk at Manzanillo and
Santiago must provide that part of the profit is
10 go 10 Cuba and must state the method Of
removal. Explosives are not permitted. The
Maine bids will be opened the office of the
Secretary Of Finance on June l. Successful bid
oers required to deposit So, 500 for the
Maine, 81 600 for the Alfonso and for the others
$1,000. The work must begin three months af-
ter letting the contract.
New-York tribune., 1903-04-03

Rome April "A dispatch to the "Popolo Ro-
mano from Milan says a violent demonstration
occurred there yesterday evening, following So
ciast meeting called to protest against the arrest
of Michael Goetz, Russian, at Naples March 26.
on the charge Of being implicated in plot to kill
the Gar on his approaching visit to Rome. A mob
OF about n hundred Socialists proceeded to the
Russian Consulate at Milan. singing a Socialist
hymn and shouting Down with Czarismr' The
police attempted to disperse the Socialists, and
during the fighting which followed a stone was
hurled at the eScutcheonS the consulate. It's
Flagstaff was broken. police officer injured
and four arrested.
New-York tribune., 1903-04-03
MAY VISIT BOSTON UNDER ARMS.

London. April Lord Roberts. the commander
in chief to-day informed Lieutenant Colonel lord
Denbigh. commanding the Honorable Artillery Com
pany, that permission had been granted to the
Honorable Artillery to visit Boston. Mass. under
arms, i'm September. the guests of the Ancient
and Honorable Artillery Company OF that city.
New-York tribune., 1903-04-03
DRIVING" THE S0MALIS.
A British Column Kills Many of the Null
lah's Followers.

Alden ARABIA April 2-The first fight Of any i'm
portance in the recent operations in Somaliland.
Fast Africa. occurred on March q. when a British
Column encountered a force of Somalis south Of
7osnct The natives made an obstinate resistance.
and lost tpenfy-seven men killed and many wound
ed before they retired. There were no casualties
or the side of the British. . .
During the driving operations recently the
british killed forty OF the Mad Mulah's followers
ard captured fourteen hundred camels.
New-York tribune., 1903-04-03
NEW GERMAN LOAN AT 90.

Berlin. April 2-Germanys new per cent loan
amounting TO s25oooo will be subscribed for April
L. The subscription price is %. A meeting OF
syndicate or bankers held this afternoon the
Reichshank to arrange the details. The Rcichsbank
heads the syndicate. which includes sixteen Berlin
banks banking houses OF Frankfort-cn- the Main
New-York tribune., 1903-04-03
CIVIL GUARDS KILL STUDENTS.

Madrid April 2.-Student riots have broken out
at Salamanca. as an outcome Of quarrel between
the students and the police. The Civil Guards fired
several rounds. killing three students and wound
ing many others. The situation has become so
serious mat the town authorities have resolved TO
depose the prefect. who delayed obeying the order
of the government TO remove police inspector for
insulting the students
New-York tribune., 1903-04-03
CARRYING OUT THE czAR's REFORMS,

ST. Petersburg April I'm pursuance OF the pol
icy enunciated in the recent manifesto of the Gar
an imperial ukase, issued to-day relieves large
number of the rural communities OF the joint IA
bIity heretofore existing for the payment OF direct
state, zemstvo and communal taxes. levied ny the
provincial councils and village authorities
New-York tribune., 1903-04-03
THINKS GooDsELL BILL MAY PASS.
Albany Representative of Board of Trade
Would Arouse Public Sentiment.

The following telegram was received yester-
dav by Frank s. Gardner, secretary of the
Board Of Trade and Transportation, from Will
lam F. Mcconnell. the boards representative
in Albany:
''Goodsen bill not amended as published. All
sneak railroad bills destined pass unless un-
usual public sentiment aroused Immediately.
New-York tribune., 1903-04-03
CzAR SCARED OFF BY SOCIALISTS.
Visit to Rome Postponed-Anti-Russian Out
break at Milan

ST Petersburg March CIT IS asserted in Rus
sian official circles that the postponement OF the
Cars proposed visit to Rome due to reports
from Russian detectives TO the effect that there
are so many suspects In Italy at present that the
Cars safety would he endangered If he went to
that country,
New-York tribune., 1903-04-03
LECTURES TO WOMEN STOPPED.
Result of Disorderly Conduct of the Female
Students in St. Petersburg.

ST. Petersburg March 31-In consequence OF
scenes Of disorder caused by women students. the
authorities have stopped the advanced medical
science lectures to
New-York tribune., 1903-04-03
TRANSPORTING WIRELESS NEWS.

London. April "A wireless telegraph news mes
sage, dated NewYork. April l. was published In
the second edition OF to-day's Times. This
the first appearance in the paper of this class cf
dispatch since Monday. when the service in
ed
New-York tribune., 1903-04-03
PLAGUE REAPPEARs IN EGYPT.

cairo. April 2-The bubonic plague has rea
peared IN some parts Of Egypt.
Cholera cases reported at Alexandria
New-York tribune., 1903-04-03
GERMAN EXPORTS TO AMERICA.

Berlin April 2.-The exports from Germany to tn
United States for the March quarter s2 80 o45
9n increase of 81, 403, ,5S3
New-York tribune., 1903-04-03

Taylor & Co. and the officers OF the Southern
Pacific relative to the subject.
Mr.. Keen remained in his room at the Wal
oorf yesterday. 1t was said that he had prae-
Ncaliy recovered fun health.
New-York tribune., 1903-04-03
To cure IA Cold in one Day

Take Laxative Quinine Tablets All druggist,
refund the money II u fails 10 cure q w Grove a
sKnsturs is each box zoe.
New-York tribune., 1903-04-03
MINISTERIAL CRISIS IN CHILL

Santiago de Chill April "A ministerial crsSH
has broken out here.