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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-14
PEACEFUL NEWS FROM THE EAST.
Secretary Hays Advices Indicate Probability
of an Amicable Settlement

Washington, Oct. 13.-At the Cabinet meeting to-
day Secretary Hay spoke of information he had
received to the situation in the Far East. and
IT his opinion that there no immediate
indication of hostilities between Russia and Japan.
He intimated that negotiations are in progress
between the two countries which seem likely TO
result favorably for peace.
Because of necessary repairs, the cruiser New
Orleans has arrived at Yokohama for overha uling
The work will be done by japanese firm, and in
view of the situation in the Far East every effort
will be made TO repair the vessel without docking
her Care will be taken by Relr Admiral Evans,
comm anding the Asatic feet in the movements
of his vessels that the United States may not
have even the appearance of desire to become in
volved in the Russo-Japanese quarrel. 1t may
be stated. however that the American feet in the
event of between these nations will he a
close observer of the conflict.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-14
BARRIERS, PIANOS AND STOCK NEWS
Ali These for Those on "The Bankers Spe-
cial" at Start for San Francisco.

Equipped with baibers messengers. stenograpn-
and two pianos The Bankers Special" one
OF the best found trains sent out by the
New-York Central. and carrying more than hun
dred bankers, with their friends. left the Grand
Central at $50 p m. last night. bound for San
Francisco. where the bankers will attend the an
nual meeting of the American Bankers Associa-
tion to be held there from October 20 70 3. Al
most simultaneously a special left the Pennsylvania
station. and other specials also started from Chi
cago Cleveland and ST. Louis. all bound for the
point.
Among those who made the trip on this train.
which provided for the New-York City group
(VIII) OF the New-York State Bankers Assocta-
tion were Ellis H. Roberts. Assistant Treasurer OF
the United States: William B. Iidgeey. Controller
OF the Currency: Colonel James r. Branch. secre-
tary of the American Bankers Association, and a
number OF prominent banking men of New-fork
and the East. with. in instances. their wives
and families
The train was composed of the highest grade
Pullman equipment, being made UP of eleven cars
buffet smoking and library car. two dining cars
and hve sleepers, and sleeper for the train crew
a bankers bulletin containing stock reports ana
general information telegraphed from all sections
Of the country will be published daily on the train
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-14
BUSINESS TROUBLES.

The Sheriff yesterday received an attachment for
600 against the Rubber Goods Manufacturing
Company New-Jersey corporation. in favor OF
the Pope Manufacturing Company. amount due on
assigned claims of the American Bicycle Com
pany under agreement made November S.
1889. by which the Rubber Goods Manufacturing
Company was to pay annually 100000 for Ave years
and the American Bicycle Company was TO sell 10
the Rubber Goods Manufacturing Company the
plants Of the Hartford Rubber Works the Indian
apolis Rubber Company and the Peoria Rubber and
Manufacturing Company. and also stocks Of various
corporations. The amount sued for Is the payment
which fell due November s. 1902. The attachment
was granted by Justice Leventritt. OF the Supreme
Court. Butler. hoffman. Jollne * Mynderse OF No
81 Wall-st.. the attorneys for the attaching
creditors. A deputy sheriff served copy Of the at
tachment officer of the Rubber Goods Manu-
featuring Company.
Justice Leventritt. Of the Supreme Court yester
day appointed Louis II. Boudin receiver Tor the
rents of No. 4i65 Park-ave.. frame building pend
ing suit brought by Fanny Fittingon agatnst
Olga Baiaban and others 10 foreclose a mortgase
for Sl.0to.
Amsterdam Book Company, publishers AZ No iss
fifth-ave., filed yesterday in the Supreme Court
show; Liabilities A'1I; nominal assets. So sS
September 10 to Andrew c. Dickinson. Jr. va
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-14
NO DECISION RENDERED.
Mr.. 4gles7corth,s Statement-Lord
4IUerstone's Denial.

London. Oct I3-The Alaskan Boundary Tri-
bUnal held another secret session to-day without
reaching a decision. Nothing was given out re-
garding the deliberations.
Mr. Aylesworth the Canadian commissioner in
relation 20 the question in the Dominion Parlia-
ment yesterday the subject Of an interview
with him. to-day made the following statement:
Being asked few days ago whether there was
any likelihood that the decision Of ne tribunal
would be influenced by diplomats considerations.
Az. Aylesworth replied. speaking for himself that
he certainly would never consent TO give away
single inch Of territory he believed be British
The Canadian story created some concern 1t ap-
pears certain that neither Mr. Aylesworth nor Sir
Louis A Jette another Of the Canadian commits
fioners, has the slightest intention Of agreeing TO
the American arguments. and Lord Alverstone's
attitude is still absolutely a matter OF speculation
Though the Americans still have no reason 10
diminish their feeling az hopefulness that some
agreement VIII be reached this feeling is largely
based on the trend OF Lord Alverstones interpoIa-
lions 10 the course 81 The arguments
Lord Alverstone has telegraphed 70 Premier
Iaurier formal denial Of newspaper statement
mentioned in the Dominion Parliament yesterday
10 the effect that he Oord Alverstone) had said
that the United States had the stronger case in the
Alaska boundary question. The Lord Chief Justice
says the report IS "a complete fabrication"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-14
MR.. LYTTELTON'S TARIFF VIEWS.
In Accord with the Principles Laid Down by
Balfour and Chamberlain.

London. oct. 12.-The Colonial Secretary. Alfred
Lyttelton. issued election address his con-
stituents at Warwick and bennington this morn
ing in which he says he is in entire agreement
with the fiscal change which Mr.. Bafour and
Mr.. Chamberlain together advocate" Mr.. Lyttel-
ton holds that the government should be enabled
TO mitigate the inequality Of foreign competition
and to negotiate effectively for reduction of for
eign tariffs on British goods by having the power
10 impose taxation on foreign manufactures
Tie Colonial Secretary is convinced the empire
should be further knitted together by strengthen.
ing the commercial ties Of its various parts by
preferential tariffs. To secure closer ties with the
colonies he says involves a readiustment Of the
,svee on food peculiarly affecting the poorer
classes who should therefore have fun oppor-
s5ITftv infinitely and deliberately consider -he
matter II should. therefore. be distinctly under
stood that there is no proposal 70 impose prefer
entail tariffs for the Colonies WITHOUT lHfJhtt REL
erence TO the electorate
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-14
LARDER EMPTY, DINED WITH FRIEND

Mrs. Agnes Hughes anc the pink xranner oattar
rot exhibited were the features OF the trial of the
divorce action brought by Rupert Huqbeq yes
terday. incidentally 1t was brought ont that the
proverbial empty larder of young and aspiring au
thors forced the Hugheses to seek food AZ tho
homes OF friends and borrow money as wen Coun-
sci for the PLAINTIFF asked every witness mia -,
ever see the pink wrapper? The women said il ~
just Gn ordinary tea gown. The men mai "ris
attempt to describe it,. -'huo II"
Mrs. Tashleene Jarvis testified thai CO g., -
she knew Mrs. Hughes'S relations VIII a." as
RESPONDENTS were not otherwise than the,
be, and that she and Mr.. Hughes had MA - Si
ing because he refused to help paid ie+ ,i
get divorce evidence against her husbard ~ IS
jarvis had the pink tea gown Sha WI us
II LYMAN Hedge. the father and the -, IIoHs ht
the defendant. testified that their daughtar III o
Knowledge had never doue anything fT,r " tlIelr
Mrs Hughes then took the stand She ~
her acquaintance with Mrs. Jarvis 10 who soiu OF
and her husband had been under many nh,, sue
tions, especially In 1895.
I'VE lived at her house and frequently borrovo,
money of her. We frequently took our maaio eu t
her house when didn't have enough ourseis.a !.
she said She had often kissed Mr.. Grant 10 a. .
his custom often kiss her mother and tben S ~es
She had also kissed Captain Lemy. but alwavae a.
the presence OF her husband ~
The testimony for the day ended with the A.
sorption OF the final quarrel with her hushsna
her attendance at a baseball same at Wesi
Point.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-14
6O-62 West 23d Street.
OPEN INSULAR QUESTION
Suits to Recover Duties on Porto
Rican and Philippine Goods.

Washington. Oct. 1S.-A motion entered In the
Supreme Court Of the United States to-day IN the
case of Czarnikow. MacDougau & Co. against Col
lector Bidwen. OF New-York, to reassign the hear
ing to date after November L The case involves
the validity Of the act Of 800 providing for the col
lection Of duties imposed good. shipped into the
United States from Porto Rico. and reopens the
entire insular question. The specific motive OF the
action is to recover $500 duty paid on Porto
Rican sugar The IS the early call. and
unless reassigned the hearing will take place with
IN the next few days. The motion to reassign was
made by Mr.. Van Dyke as the representative OF
Coudert Brothers. Of NewYork. his reason being
that the elder Mr.. Coudert. who has the case IN
hand. is in poor health. Solicitor General Hoyt.
speaking for the government. opposed the motion
and said he would be willing to have the case sub
mitted on briefs already filed.
The same motion and the same opposition were
made in the OF Stranahan against the United
States, involving importations from the Philip
pines.
Both applications taken under advtsement
by the court.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-14
REMARKABLE SPOTS ON THE SUN.
Observations Made by Naval Astronomers
in Washington.

Washington. Oct. 13.-The United States Naval
Observatory to-day made observations OF the extra
ordinary group of spots visible on the sun. the
largest group discovered in the last decade. The
observations are under the direction Of George II.
Peters who made the following statement to-day:
The enormous group again observed with a
acknowledgement yesterday and to-day. The indi-
vdual spots comprising the group have become less
numerous. OF the smaller spots having
solIdaed with others. The group consists of about
nine spots in ali, and now shows indications of con-
denspg into two principal spots or groups some
wbat separatcd. Yesterday the total length of the
disturbed region 1s2, 600 miles. with a width OF
about bs coo miles the aggregate length of the prn-
cipal spots being $4,000 miles. The group easily
seen BY the naked eye at the Naval Observatory by
several al the astronomers. and ought 10 be q con-
spicuous object for several days yet. A brilliant
aiIrora was observed last evening, bright glow in
1ba heavens near the northern horizon while IN
tense streams shot up toward the zenith. Aese
copsDfcuous auroT8 often accompany the appear
ance az large spots. The magnetic conditions OF
fhe earth affected. producing considerable dis
t,,rhance of the magnetic needle
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-14
TOWN UNDER MOB RULE.
Arson and PiIage at Armentieres-
Troops Restore Order.

Armentieres North France. Oct. 13.-This town
was to-day given up TO riot pilage and incen-
diarisrn as a consequence of the weavers' strike
At noon the strikers broke out into the widest
excuses \ mob of six thousand gathered in the
great square and urged the troops stationed there
to throw down their arms, shouting, Down with
patriotism" The rioters then spread through the
principal streets. breaking the windows of the
stores and dragging out huge rolls of linen which
they stretched the streets with the object or
impeding the advance Of cavalry. They wrecked
shops sacked the houses of persons obnoxious TO
the ringleaders and attacked the banks, in two
Of which they succeeded in stealing few hundred
dollars from the tills
One gang set fire to a large quantity of linen in
the cellars Of Messrs. Becquarts' factory. others
broke the windows of houses and threw inside
burning straw. The troops. hampered by the OBJ
sructions thrown in their way by the rioters, were
for long time unable TO dispense the mob Final
". a determined charge by lancers restored tenn
porary quiet -, - re
and paving stones and stretched wires across the
streets. Women brought piles Of empty bottles for
use as missiles while boys swarmed up the lamp
POSTS and extinguished gas Jets. In spite OF the
efforts of the sodiery rioters then proceeded to
sack the houses dragging out the furniture, satu-
rating it with petroleum and setting re 10 IL IN the
street Fire was set to two houses belonging to the
strikers employers and one big factory Inc local
brigade being inadequate to cope Win the con-
aagrations an urgent appeal sent to the neigh
boring town of Lille, whence steam pump ana re-
Inducements of fremen were sent.
F91, midnight however, the troops and police had
gained the upper hand and dispersed the MOD Inc
streets are now deserted. except for the armed
patrols The authorities are taking measures 70
As a result of the Intervention of the Pre1ect. tne
strike leaders have decided TO submit the employ
ers terms to a referendum OF the "orkmeh To-
morrow
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-14
CARS ACTION DISLlk ED.


whose sensational announcement OF the
tion or Masanpho by Japan YESTERDAY -,
stoned disquiet, publishes a telegram -,
Shanghai saying there is no confirmation -
reported occupation. and adding that inc -
so-Japanese negotiations at Toxic conce'iii'-e
the evacuation of Manchuria give the mp =,
sion that the political situation IN 'ap'"
quiet.
The 'kolni5che Zeitung'' also prints
surfing telegram from st. Petersours'
a telegram from Port Arthur. stating Una.
roy Alexieff has issued a contradiction Oh tl'e
ported movements Of japanese troops u
The telegram adds that the reports CHI =.
on the subject are evidently only lnteh"eu
serve the purposes of speculation anu pi0
disquiet.
The meeting Of British admirals at 0ihs
has no connection with any special tension %
present existing in the Far East Inc NJ ng &c
announced as far back as AusgSc -. the
the purpose Of enabling the conlIldHue9 ;ons 10
East Indian. China and Australian sIdtIo Onoroo
confer with reference to a genera 80 in
whereby the three squadrons can De u,i. 49,. a
case of necessity. 1t has been arrahseu 'A
similar conference shall be held anhuallS. a.
A dispatch from Rome says that lofty ~ -
japanese officers who have been STUDYING az 1T
military academies of Modena and RaCcoitsI
have been recalled to Japan. and star1eu ioi
RrindiSi,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-14
CARS LETTER REACHES KING.
Expressions of Regret-Rulers Leave Pisa
for France.
CBy The Associated Press.)

Pisa, Oct. 13-Prince Dolgorouky. grand mar
shall OF the Russian Court. who arrived at Pisa
yesterday presented the Cars autograph letter
King Victor Emmanuel this morning, wherein
the Emperor expresses his regret at being obliged
to defer his visit to Rome.
The news of the postponement of the Cars
visit has created a bad impression as It is regard
ed a reflection on 1taly's ability TO safeguard
his majesty against Socialist demonstrations In
spite of the report of NJ Lapoukine Russian police
agent, who, after three days investigation pre-
Icted manifestations, the Italian police assert
that they fully able to accord the Gar pro-
lection. and they point out that this is also the
view Of NJ. Nelidoff. the Russian Ambassador at
Rome, who has telegraphed to St. Petersburg that
his majesty has nothing to fear
king victor Emmanuel and Queen Helena. at
TENDED oy Foreign Minister NORM and their re-
specuVe suites left Pisa this afternoon for Paris.
partuTe by large crowd of people
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-14
RUSSIAN OFFICIAL VIEW.
Manchuria Held Because OF Othef
Nations action.

st. Petersburg, Oct 13.-The Foreign Ornce
says 1t has official confirmation Of the report
ed decentralization Of Japanese troops at Masan-
pho.
Regarding Manchuria the Foreign Office states.
that the question is at present closed. the eX-
listing situation is the fault of the Chinese jap
anese and British. If China desired to reopen
the negotiations and accept certain conditions
the situation could still be changed. as Russia
is not rooted to the soil and could leave the
country If she liked.
Russia is now transporting 10000 troops.
nurses, physicians and hospital supplies to the
Far East. The present strength of the Rus
sian Army there is reliably reported to be 3d.
600 men. Officers detailed for duty in the Orient
have been forbidden to take their wives.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-14
LANDSLIDE INTO RIVER.
Part of Mountain Fills the Bed, and
Canal Locks Are Ruined.
tBr TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRrBUSE1

Ogdensburg, Oct 13-A great landslide is
reported to have taken place at buckingham,
Canada, yesterday. A part OF the mountain slid
into the Du Lievre river, completely filling the
bed for a distance of a mile and half and
wrecking the canal locks. In short time the
water had risen six feet.
Serious danger is apprehended at Buckingham
when the river breaks through the obstruction.
The outbuildings the farms of Duncan Nc
MILAN, H. Brosseau and J. B. Clements were
destroyed but the dwelling houses remain stand
ing.
Many head of cattle were buried. The locks
which cost the Dominion Government $500 600
are a total wreck No lives were lost.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-14
BACKING FOR BELGIUM IN CONGO

Paris. oct l3.-Leopold. King of the T2a,g,s,s
who was received by President Ioubet ,,es,erss,-
.e reported 10 have obtained Frances sunr,ort
against Great Eritain's view OF tbs, Congo SIM
,iop. The "Liberte" says Russia is also bebina
King Leopold ana that the King viii remain IN
I1arIs 70 talk The matter with King Victor
Emmanuel
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-14
HAS PAID $12, 900, 900.
Everett-Moore Syndicate Owes 100000
More-Extension Granted.

Cleveland. Oct l3.-At a meeting to-day Of the
creditors OF the Everett-Moore syndicate, which
became financially embarrassed in January of last
year. # was decided by a unanimous vote TO grant
an extension OF eighteen months all outstand-
ing obligations. The bankers committee. which
has been In charge OF the affairs Of the syndicate
announced that debts amounting 20 S12.c00 coo had
been hquidated. The outstanding debts OF the syn
cicate row aggregate less than 50 OOeOoO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-14
REFORM IN GOVERNMENT PRINTING.
Heads of Departments Required to Give
Bonds.

washington. Oct 13.-Another step in the reor-
eanization in the methods of the Government
Printing Office is effected by an order announced
to-day recurring a $4,000 bond TO be furnished by
ba chief clerk of The printing Office the foreman of
The bndery department the assistant TO- emen OF the
r.neteen divisions Of the Office and several other
.e3cials This action. it is explained. is designed
f. have the property of the government In the
hands OF responsible persons, and is in line with
the -aintenance of 4 moro vigilant management
OF tho arsirs Of the office.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-14
ALL QUIET IN JAPAN.
Shanghai Report Denied-States-
men Hold Conference.

Yokohama. Oct. 13.-AH reports enanating
from Shanghai Of the opening Of hostilites be-
tween Japan and Russia, etc. may be dismissed
as absurd. Russo-Japanese affairs are mark
ing time.
The second secretary Of the Russian legation
left Toxic on October Il with secret dispatches
for Admiral Alexieff
An important conference of veteran japanese
statesmen. including the Marquis Ito, held
at the premier's Office to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-14
G. e FOSTER TO AID CHAMBERLAIN.

81. John, y B.. Oct. 12.-George E Foster, form
erly Finance Minister in the Federal Cabinet and
for many years member Of Parliament from this
nrovince. viii sail October L to assist Mr.
Chamberlain ir the tariff campaign in Great Britain
Mr. Foster IS one Of the leading platform speakers
in Canada and is regarded as a leading trade and
financial authority.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-14
LONDONDERRY HONORED.
To Succeed DeUOnShire as Lord
President of Council.

London, Oct. 13.-Lord Londonderry has been ap-
pointed Lord President of the Council, in success
sion TO the Duke o: Devonshire. II is understood
that his iordship will retain the portfolio OF Educa-
tion and his appointment will thus make little
practical difference in his position in the Cabinet.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-14
REFUGEES REFUSE REPATRIATION.

Sofa. Oct. B-The Turkish proposals for the
repatriation OF the refugees meets with a positive
refusal from the fGgitives return to Macedonia
and place themselves under the control OF the
Tu-ka
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-14
couT ATTACKS Mr.. CHAMBERLAIN

London, oct. 3 -Joseph Chamberlain is confined
10 his bed at Highbury his residence at Birming-
ham, by sharp attack Of govt He hopes. how
ever. TO have sufficiently recovered TO keep his
Newcastle engagement on October 20.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-14
PORTO RicAN CHARITIES, DIRECTOR.

San Juan p r., oct. 13.-rhe Executive Council
last night unanimously confirmed the appointment
by Governor Hunt of Adam C. Haeselbarth of
Nev-York as Director of Charities I'm place OF r.
"a Osterhout, resigned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-14
wHALER WRECKED, FIFTEEN LOST
American Vessel Joseph Mania Destroyed on
One of the Azores.

FsysL Azores. Oct Is-The American whaler
Joseph Mania has been wrecked on the Island OF
Pico. one Of the Azores group. and all on board
lost.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-14

The Joseph Manta hailed from. Prov1ncetown
Mass, was OF 1l6 tons and was built in 1900 at
Essex Mass She carried crew OF fifteen men
Bisbee daily review., 1903-12-06

claims there. and they were fired upon by Clark and narrowly escaped being killed, and it was only after having long talk with him and con- vincing him that they would not touch his property that he would allow them to continue their assessment work Parties living in the neighborhood who have cattle running in the place are complaining of his actions, and it seems that it will only be matter of time until the papers are called upon to give an account of a killing there either of Clark or some one who might innocently cross him. Something should be done in regard to the mat ter before life or lives have been lost
 E. T. Babcock of Wilcox, was up before Judge O'Brien Wednesday on a charge of insanity and ordered com mitted to the asylum at Phoenix. Bab- cock was sent up from this county in February last, and was discharged last month from the institution as cured He went back to his old sur rcunG!nes near Wilcox, and within four days was again as bad as ever.
 He is laboring under the delusion that he was illegally committed before. and is going to get judgment against inc county for $1O0.000. He also raves over the wedding of girl he