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New-York tribune., 1903-03-24
THE PRESIDENTS WESTERN TRIP.
Some Slight Changes in the Itinerary Made
by Request.

Washington, March S.-The people OF the States
Through which the President is to travel his
Western trip are besieging him through their sena-
tors and Representatives for changes in the Sched-
Els a. announced, so as to take in points at which
no stops had been arranged. AS rule it is imposs-
Eble TO comply with these requests without upset
ting the general schedule but where slight changes
can be made by Tearranging the time within
state they being made For instance. to-day, at
the request Of Senator Foster and Representatives
CushmGn and Humphreys, OF Washington the
washington schedule was changed so as to extend
tine time Of the Presidents stay at Seattle and
Spokane. Under the new arrangement the Presi-
cent will leave Tacoma at a. m. Saturday May O.
Hor Bremertou. arriving there II o'clock Seattle
viii Do reached at ! n. m The party will go
Everett by boat at 30, arriving there $50. At
q p m. the return trip to Seattle will be made
There the original schedule will be resumed
Senators H9nsbrouEh, OF North Dakota and Hey
Earar of Idaho, also were at the White House to-
nay 70 secure changes in the schedule but in their
cases re alterations could be made. The latter
mines for the President, but II could not be done
II Is understood that Mrs, Roosevelt and the
children will spend the time Of the Presidents
Western tour a. Sycamore Hill Oyster Bay, and
khEt Immediately after the Presidents return hS
VIII Join his family and spend the summer there
Snuch as he die last year.
New-York tribune., 1903-03-24
TO IMPROVE STEAMBOAT INSPECTION
Inspectors Will Be Re-examined when Uhler
Takes Charge.
IBT TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE. ]

Washington March 23.-Steamhoat inspectors now
in the service Of the government Will be required
to pass an examination il they wish TO retain their
places when GeoTge Chler takes charge of that
service April l. as the supervising Inspector
general. Mr.. CheT. who was in Washington yes
tsrday in consultation with Assistant Secretary
Armstrong. is preparing the details OF this
examination
The examination Of men already in the service IS
declared be solely for the purpose OF being alb
solutely certain that every man charged with the
performance OF duty . steamboat inspector shall
be competent and physically ahle to perform such
duty. New blood Is believed to be needed in the
service and inspectors who are unable TO pasS the
examination which il being prepared by the new
inspector general will not be continued In their
places Whether these persons will be dropped
from the government service has not besn decided
In some Instances 1t IL likely that other 0aploy-
ment will be given TO them, Some Of she inspectors
said TO be old men, who nave been In the ser
vice many No places 10 be hlled in this
service from the present eligible list OF the Civil
Service Commission. and the new examination
which Mr.: uhler is preparing VIII require practical
and not theoretical knowledge 1t is believed that
BY this means practical msn may be attracted to
the service.
New-York tribune., 1903-03-24
FRENCH GOVERNMENT SUSTAINED.
Test Vote on Motion to Abolish the Vatican
Embassy

Paris March 23.-Foreign Minister Delcasse made
two speeches in the Senate to-day, the first review
ing foreign affairs along the lines Of his similar
cent speech In the Chamber Of Deputies. and the
second resisting Senator Cemenceau's efforts to
secure the suppression OF the French Embassy to
the Vatican Concerning Foreign Affairs, NJ Del
casse said the Moroccan situation had grown worse
owing to the gradual extension of the insurrectlon
and he added that the Macedonian situation had
improved. owing to the reforms formulated by the
powers.
On NJ. Clemenceaus motion to suppress the en-
bassy the Vatican, NJ. Delcasse declared that
such a not warranted under the pres
ent conditions
A test taken NJ. Clemenceau's motion
reduce the appropriation for the Vatican En-
bassy and it was defeated by 1S2 to 81 votes. Sena-
tor Delpechs motion to suppress the appropriations
for foreign missionary bodies was also defeated
New-York tribune., 1903-03-24
ISLANDS DARKENED.
Disturbing Phenomena in the ToI-
canic West Indies.

Kingston, ST. Vincent, March 1.-THE erup-
ton OF La souffriere continues The volcano
has been cannonading all day, and the quantity
of eiecta 10 apparently greater than at the time
Of either Of the previous eruptions, but stormy
winds are driving the clouds northward There
has been a heavy fall of stones and black sand
in the northern districts, which caused Few
casualties. The Inhabitants are drifting south
ward in great excitement.
The lands beyond Georgetown and Chateau
BeIair, where the erosion Of the formar depos-
its has been rapid since last October, ere again
overwhelmed. causing serious hindrance to, If
not the complete abandonment OF, future Gull
tivation The manufactured arrowroot exposed
on the drying wires has been spoiled by vol
canio dust and the land owners and growers
are In a state of dependency. At Georgetown
the window panes were freely smashed by faIi-
ing stones and the streets were covered oy
three to four inches Of sand. Earth tremors are
felt everywhere.
Brideetown, Island Of Barbados, March H.
Sudden darkness spread over this island to-day
from g until 11:15 o'clock a. m. Dust fell' ana
the lamps were lighted in the churches and
other buildings
Roseau Island of Dominica, March 23.-Fre-
ouent muffled detonations were heard during the
afternoon OF Saturday and on Sunday morning
from the southeast, and the cloads travelling
westward were laden with dust.
New-York tribune., 1903-03-24
NAVAL PLUMs GOING BEGGING.
A Scarcity of Candidates for Appointment
IS Civil Engineers.
fay TELEGRAPH TO THE rRIsuSE.l

washinrton March 23-The Navy Department.
eapecIallv those connected with the corps OK c'SI
an1Ineers are in a quandary over the lnonlsre"co
or vounz men to the examinations recently heln III
NeW-York and Chicago for appointment 10 una
corns or the navy. The examinations were helo OIL
uo,,i+a,eous,v and there rad been unusual aaVer.
t,eenent 10 attract the attention or Rraut'a'0e ~
technical schools Only six candidates reported be-
rora tbA hoard in New York and only one caElul-
date in Chicago. There are now three Vacahetes.
d the nav 10 start with 81 100. with periodical
increase. In addition there are certain anu" W '
IN the way of quarters. mileage. etc. with retlFe-
.n+ on three-ouarters pay when the off1cer
reaches the age of s1ty-two years unoer 'he o,i
curne+ances It was expected that there -Wouid De
large number of candidates but for several years
tbera have been so few as to afford little comPeu-
+ton The Younger officers of the corps say tnAt
+b,e ,s 6uA to the fact that better opportunities
ond larger rewards await civil engineers outSlue
or tho navy and that within the service the eA-
ner+s ara not adequately paid and do not recelN0
sufficient enCourag cement. However. older ohiceis
sey that the examination is extremely severe anu
+bet most civil engineers in field Work are ufidOi0
70 come I'D to the academic requirements
rLosa n authority do not consider it very I'M
nor+ant TO establish e high standard ana eAacl vi
candidates a compliance with all the conoltiohs.
rootter of fact it is not imperative that there
Lo,,5 ba an examination, and g man might IAN
"a Gonna IN to the standard and YET be dpPo!l.'ou
- ,ootn+noent rests entirely with the PIeslueli
" 4akes the selection the reconle @ =. 3s
Ine tbat those chosen for service IN tne coiPs
shall be trained and conpeteIt c'ta - tion
This fact only be deternnnleo pS 90 some as
NeV+ year three civil engineers anu
1Eetnni civil engineers grade receItly ssoa
s5ed will be needed and the prospect OF paIai
of candidates Is causing nuch concern ~ '1
New-York tribune., 1903-03-24
RELIEF FOR STARVING ALAsKANs.
n.osrtment Commander Authorized to Issue
Rations to Natives

x,,..b,,1+or March 2-Urgent appeals have been
ISIS to the War Department for the RELIEF OF the
1ative Esquimau and Indian inhabitants OF North
ern Alaska. who are represented to be IN an eN-
trerneIy destitute condition, as a consequence Oh
the strict enforcement Of the laws prohioiuhs the
tI,,nc NJ killing of fur bearing animals in that
TERRITORY There is some doubt as to the authority
Of the War Department to Issue food supplies IN
such a case in the absence Of legislative enact
ment but, acting on the advice OF Judge AoVocate
General Davis, instructions have been sent 10 the
department commander to investigate the situauon
and in his discretion to distribute ratlons IN cases
Of emergency. This action was taken In the benet
that Congress will sanction whatever outlay Is
found TO be necessary to the preservation OF HE
New-York tribune., 1903-03-24
ARMY AND NAVY ORDERS.

Washington March 2S.-The following army and
navy orders have been issued:
ARMY.
board Of medical ohcers consist OF Major WILL
IAN c BORDEN Captain HENRY A. SHAW and
Captain FREDERICK P REYNOLDS is appointed
to meet at General Hospital Washington Berrscks
for REORGANIZATION FItzhush B. Alderdce, u
his appointment as second lieutenant
Chaplain HENRY SWIFT 1lth Infantry relieved from
Fort Mcdowell and will proceed to Manila
Captain CHARLES J. sYAMoNDs. 18th Cavalry. s de-
tailed professor OF military science and tactcB at
the Vaivsfsity OF Maine.
Second Lieutenant ROBERT G. CALDWELL. 18th In
tRntry. his request transferred the 18th
infantry and wil Join a. San Francisco en- route TO
the Philippines
capthin BAILEY K. ASHFORD. assistant surgeon, iE
relieved at Ponce and will report 81 SAn Juan
E1rst 1suteaaat ALLIED W wILLIAMs. assistant sur
geaA. ts relieved from NayaGueS. p. R. and will
At CSyey, 70 relieve First 1AAutenent WILk RD
2. TkUBY, assistant surgeon. who will proceed TO
Eew-Yark City.
NAVY.
Rear Admiral A. 8. BARKER, detached oommaudant
navy yard. New-YoFk, April ]. and await order"
ReGr Admiral F. RODGERS to duty as commandant OF
the navy yard sad station Sew-York.
Assistant psymaseF g x. C14EBoRNE. detached Nash
vle To navy yard, Norfolk - assistant 70 gsAoFG
stoFskseosR.
New-York tribune., 1903-03-24
LORD DUNDoNALD CRITICIsEs
Canadian Militia Not Prepared to Take the
Field, He Says.

Ottawa, Ont. March 23 (speciaD.-The annual re-
port of the Military Department Is chiefly interest
ing on account of observations and recommended
tons which the new general has to make the re-
suit of his study of the Canadian military system
Lord DundonaId is frank. He says:
There is q great deficiency of all kinds Of military
stores and materials essential for active service
Though there appears to be almost sufficient
stock Of camp equipment for the existing units at
their present strength. there is certainly no re-
serve available for the large force which would
have to be placed in the field in time of The
city regiments under the present organization
would as whole be the easiest to mobilize. but
they cannot in any sense be said to approach
a state Of readiness to take the field. They all
suffer from the want of field training, owing to the
fact that they get practically no camp experience.
New-York tribune., 1903-03-24
coeE1AN,s SHIPS AT PUERTO CoRTEz.
The Admiral Reports All ouiet-Ceiba Still
Held by Revolutionists.

wasbington. March 23-The Navy Department
was informed to-day of the arrival OF the oympla
80 portber and the Marietta, Of Rear Admiral
or,, ~ ~cuedron at Puerto Cortez on the east
cosst of Honduras where they were sent for the
rotect,on Of American interests said to be enoan-
e,ared hv the political troubles in that country.
The following cable dispatch was received 1'oiA
the admiral dated Guatemala. yesterday:
-, It. hora es VET The report with reference
Tiba states it is in the hands Of revolutionists
snail proceed with the Olympia ana me ia T are
~ Wfs Rarrios through Minister, GuatemaIaa 1ltS ~
Will communicate at Puerto barrlos aS oiot ~
icable.
New-York tribune., 1903-03-24
DE BoSDARTS CREDITORS MEET
Claim, Presented for 100000 Against ths
Morgan Fcrger.

London. March 23.-The first meeting II the -rafI
tors in the bankruptcy OF Count Maurice De Pas
dari Cwho was connected with the recent fNrge-Ia,
Of J. Pierpont MorEan's signature OF bills purport
ing have been given in payment for purchases os
brio-A-brac and who disappeared when the for
geries were discovered vas held to-day. The peti
tioning creditor is Sir Alfred Hickman former
president Of the British Iron Trade Association
holder OF one OF the forged bills. for 81 80 drawn
by De Bosdar. apparently with Mr.. Morgan'g ac-
ceptance, which was presented for payment at =
London bank early in February. and which Mr.
Morgan repudiated. Claims aggregatng $50 n,
were presented. The assets discoyerabIe amounted
to s. 325
New-York tribune., 1903-03-24
MoDUs v1VEND1 BILL PASSES.
By Presiding Officers Vote Treaty Shore
Trouble Is Avoided.

St Johns, N r. March 23.-The bill renewing
the modus vivendi regarding the French Shore
for the coming year passed the upper house of
the legislature this afternoon by the Presidents
deciding vote Five members voted for and five
against the bill and two other members paired.
Among those who voted for the measure were
two who declare they will not support 1t another
year It's defeat. therefore. appears TO be GER
tain should the British Government request
another renewal Of the modus vivendi. France
and England must therefore take some different
action during the current year.
New-York tribune., 1903-03-24

e.n,,9 h.r that Pennen lad tsla Ain at6sFsntiy
She admitted that she had met Peanell et
1~,,.se IN whitney Place two o. thres stEnaA
s-hss ended Mrs Burdick's eSamination unti
<o-morrow.
5-he nrst witness called to-day was George u
SrIller astorney for Rurdick In the divorce pro-
,,eeA1nSs against Mrs. Rurdiek- He told N de-
Hast tas etsps that had been taken - ths re-
,rest oe Mr.. Burdicl 70 secure divorce he
ss~t aa~v Mr 6urdick on the afteraoon of the
Cav he was murdered when Mr.. Burclck epehI
sSaif an hour with him discussing the divorce
lnase Burdick did not say that he hao an ep-
6esutaeat With any one At his home thSt nAe"s -
PENNELL INTIMATED SUICIDE.
%Nr. Burdick was ready at all times to sac
sr4aee his own interests for those OF his chill"
.8ren." said Mr. Miller. He carried q revolver
,6ut I never heard him say that he feared haFn
nom PenneTl. At o conferences held at my OF
nee Peaneil made one or two statements rom
iTklek an fntimation Of suicide coulG oS oFaHn'
never heard Psnnell say that unless I TnS ,ra a.
'vorce action was Withdrawn ne WouIo A'ii "ii
self and Mrs. Burdick- -
Eenry J. Orrett, tie Pennell furnace nan, wSS
the next witness. He said that he removed tLs
ashes from Pennells furnace on tne molnthS maIS
sfter the murder. He found no buttons buckles
or metallic substance in the ashes. Fenneu pus
on the coal and shook down the furnace az hSd
been his custom. - .,a
a. the penneu house at the time of the murder
She said that Mr.. PeRneu was with his Whe IN
their room reading at 7:4S o'clock on the nlen66
OF the murder. She saw them again AZ ~
O'clock when she passed their door. Sne dio not
aas them after that until the next morning. Sne
aid not know whether or not Mr.. and Mrs ZEN
neiI left the house after 10 o'clock on THURSDAY
evening. ..s
New-York tribune., 1903-03-24
RELEASED BY The SUPREME COURT.

Washington. March 2-In the cases OF Watts
and Sachs, OF Louisville, who were imprisoned
at Indianapolis account OF alleged contempt in
the bankruptcy proceedings of Zeir Co. the
United States Supreme Court to-day ordered their
immediate release. and also granted leave TO file.
petitions for kabeas corpus and certiorar to be
made returnaole on April next. Watts and Sachs
are TO be reiease6 on their own oonds or 800 eacn
when the order was issued, Will start Immediately
for indiana pois to secure the release OF his clients
New-York tribune., 1903-03-24
SUDDEN DEATH OF AN ACTRESS.

Washington March 23-Mrs. Cora H. Wilber an
actress the wife of Arthur R. Wilber manager of
Hoyts "A Texas Steer company and until three
years ago the leading woman in that production
under the stage name of Alice Roseland, died sud
denly last night at her home in this city. She
was twenty nine years DID, and had been in poor
health for some time. In the room where she died
the police found bottle nearly full of wood alCo-
hol two empty bottles which had contained pare
goFic and bottle of Jamaica ginger. The body
was removed to the morgue. The autopsy showed
that death due to acute Brights disease.
New-York tribune., 1903-03-24
THE PHILIPPINE HEMP CROP.

Washington. March 1.-The War Department has
received a cable dispatch from Governor Taft say
ine that there vas temporary Delay in getting the
hemp crop OF the province Of AIbay TO the sea-
ports on account eR the bad condition of the roads
and transportation facilities but 1t is thought that
the crop will be marketed within two months The
dispatch was IN response to an inquiry from the
depArtnnAnt based On allegations that the hemp
eroo Of the pRcv1neA was not 70 be marketed.
New-York tribune., 1903-03-24
TO NAME MONETARY COMMISSION.
The President Likely to Appoint Member
Of Johns Hopkins Faculty.

Washington March 23.-The President is con-
sdering the personnel of the commission which
the sundry Civil act authorized him to appoint to
investigate the question of fixing exchange
value for money be recognized by gold and silver
using countries The United States is to take the
Initiative in this matter at the request OF China
ber of the faculty of Johns Hopkins University IN
mind as one Of the commissioners.
New-York tribune., 1903-03-24
JAPANESE LABOR ON THE CANAL.

Panama, Colombia March 2a,--Atter . thorough
study Of Colombia. g. MInikishi. the Japanese Com
missioner Of Cemmercs and Industry. left here this
morning for japan, by way OF San Francisco. He
believes japanese labo-ars can be Used the
canal work. It II considered probable that Japan
will send . mission to Colombia to arrange q COM
neretal treaty With that republic.
New-York tribune., 1903-03-24
GREAT BRITAIN AND THE Fam
Niggazdly Action by London Government
Deprecated.

London. March z3.-fn 'he course OF the dis.rs.fo,
Of the estimates in the House Of Commons ts-4.,,
Sir Walter Foster ttadicaD. expressed the boD.
that more Iiseral grant would be made to,,s-s
British participation in the 81. Louis Exposition
He said he believed the money spent would rstur,
with large interest.
The Financial Secretary to the Treasury NJ
Fisher. in indorslng Sir Walter Fosters yfavr,
said 115800O only preliminary grant Tn
Ana! sum to be asked for rad not been fefarrnf,.S
New-York tribune., 1903-03-24
LlLlUokALANI RETURNING TO hawaii.

Washington March 23.-Ex-Queen Liliuokalan Of
Hawaii. who has been IL Washington throughout
the winter making effort to obtsin from Con-
gress compensation for the crown lands. OF which
che deprived when the island was annexed TO
the United States. started for San Francisco
the way to Honolulu. She was ACCOMPANIED by
two retarers, who came 10 Washington with her
New-York tribune., 1903-03-24
REVISION OF INDIAN NAMES.

Washington. March "a complete revision Of
names Of Indians in the United States IS now be-
ang made by the government The object is to
eliminate the many almost unpronounce5ble and
vulgar Indian names and TO substitute permanent
names that will show the family relationship re-
4sining any existing names that are proper and
which will enable titles TO allotments etc. 70 be
kept clear.
New-York tribune., 1903-03-24
DIVIDENDS TO Bank CREDITORS.

washingtca. March 2.-Ths Controller Of the
Currency has declared dividends In favor OF the
creditors Of inSolVsat national banks as follows:
= per cent. First Nstosal Bank Of Asbury Park
70. J.: lei Per cert, National Bank Of South Pena-
syfvaHta aG Hyu9nan. Psan: Us per cent First
Nstionei Bank, Of Mount Pleasant Nieh
New-York tribune., 1903-03-24
IN PURSUANCE or AN ORDER OF HON.

Ahnsr C Thomas SURROGATE or The c.l-.N -r,Irs
York notice ia hereby given TO all persons hs'..s So
Mailer late O. the Noui-.s =
York dsceased exhibit; an present M -, case
tysnssctirr busness a. the once Of Robert = - NsE
T6 William Street Borough of Manhattan ClE '
WI or before Of september newt
Dated New York. February slst EFE5. - ,-v,-,--or
ROBERT P LEE. Attorney Tor Executor 90
0Ur- CIV
New-York tribune., 1903-03-24
EARTH SHOCKS IN EUROPE.

London March 23.-Earth shocks were reported
from the Continent yesterday and to-day. At Cuneo.
Northern Italy there a slight shock this morn
ing while various points between Landau and
Woerth South Bavaria, yesterday experienced
shocks, which frightened the inhabitants but
caused damage.
New-York tribune., 1903-03-24
IN PURSUANCE OF AN ORDER OF HON,

Frank = fitzgerald. a Surrogate n the - "a, gnS
New York Eotiyr hereby sven {, al ps 5un-y q
Sew YoTE deceIsed present the sane win
her VIIce Ct
tsSoS, tss once Of William Wilcox. No . -'as
SfTs"t IN the CITY OF New YCTk. on "r oeI'o '" No.
5attd Nav York the Feccn1 Day - FeerEaIs,
cE0RGlA%A = LYON. A1n.ihl...a
WILLIAM WILCOX. AuoTEeyy iT ~. ~
e 81 Nassau Street. New 4orN W.
New-York tribune., 1903-03-24
BARKER TO SUCCEED HIeeINsoN.

Washington. March Z3.-Rear Admiral Barker
will relieve Rear Admiral Higgnson, in command
of the North Atlantic Squadron. May 1. the
latter probably taking command Of the Washing
ton Navy Yard.
New-York tribune., 1903-03-24
TX PURSUANCE OF An ORDER OF HUN

ry,nr T FttrrsrnId. q Surrogate q the Coun.y un.f1e
New Ynr< notice hereby given 70 sE FSIsos I,v =
Lain. against B-nIamin HGNtun. late or tEe -
Sa vs.. 4eceaSad tn present the same Wi'H .o
thersoF 20 the Eubxcrtter. at his place OF -
I..I'O. ArgEv Tracy A. sherman -"
WSi street. In the cry OF New AorA on OF 0e-o'7 -
dav OF August next
hated New YORK the IND day of tenTHsrS s,,or
law" 49, HENRY SI.EEFER HARPER, ENeyu'.t
ry,.pIS TR HC-Y q SHERMAN Attorneys Tor rhe '''''
80 wall Manhattan. New hoih III
New-York tribune., 1903-03-24
ENGLAND AND THE SHIPPING TRUST
Gerald Balfour's Announcement in the House
of Commons.

London, March 23.-The President Of the Board Of
Trade. Gerald Balfour. announced in the House OF
Commons to-day that formal agreement between
the government and the International Mercantile
Marine Company, on the general lines which he
nounced at Sheffield IN September, would be ready
for signature before Easter
In a speech at Sheffield September So after Civ
Ing the details of the agreement arrived between
the British Government and the Cunard Line the
construction of steamers. Mr Balfour said an
agreement had been made with J. Pierpont Morgan
under which British vessels in the shipping combi-
nation would remain British not merely nominaIly
but in reality. \ majority Of the directors of the
combination, Mr.. Balfour added. were to be of
Britain were to fly the British flag their oficers
be British. reasonable proportion of their
crews to be drawn from Great Britain. and at
least half the tonnage hereafter be built the
combination to be constructed in British yards
and fly the British flag. Further. in the event of
the combination pursuing a policy hostile to the
British mercantile marine the British government
was empowered to terminate the agreement, which
for period of twenty years, and renewable
by five years notice from each party TO IL.
Mr.. Balfour further remarked that 1t was not de-
sirabe in the interest Of Great Britain that the
Americans should remain without considerable
share in the Atlantic trade. but 1t was desirable
that the inevtah BILE development Of this trade should
occur with the least possible friction between the
two peoples. and il the speakers earnest hope
that the arrangements he had announced would
foundation Of lasting friendship between the
two nations
New-York tribune., 1903-03-24
I110OI TT{ONAS HENRY.-IN PURSO-

NJ -. ~ m order Of Hon Abnsr c. Thomas: 81 81
-n..,s AZ shs County New York notice hsrsoS
havik claims Thomas Henry
late ef tbs 1unty OF New York dsSeass5 .e :, nsr
thereof 10 tns sahscFls
nape % ira naacIinE buainesa the once or nv Of
49,, attorney I2A IlTOI"Wdy N ae Nl,L,
Nn W. on or before the fourteenth day1oI July
Dstss New York the sesord day % ga1Iar Nll s%l.
N'@ 49, EMMA j. MASON, Esrt E,s- n--.4-
JAMES I. BISHOP. Al, Tnsy to' ExeeHiriH LOS D"
WNy New York City.