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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-27
ACTING ON POWERS ADVICE.
The Porte Using All Means to Prevent In
tervention by Outside Nations

London, Aug. 26.-In taking more energetic
measures for the suppression of the revolution,
Turkey is acting in accordance with the advice
of the powers The negotiations which have
been in progress relative to the Balkan situation
do not contemplate a general European con-
ference, and at present seem directed toward
letting the Sultan have free hand in quelling
the revolution in Macedonia. The forthcoming
conference of King Edward with Emperor Fran
els Joseph and King George Of Greece at VI
emma, and the visits OF the Gar and Emperor
William 10 Vienna. and of the Car and the
Foreign Minister, Count Lamsdorff, to Rome
will enable the monarch to discuss thoroughly
Balkan affairs, and before the conclusion of the
conferences Turkey intends. far possible,
to restore order, so that international action
may be unnecessary.
An official Of the Turkish Embassy here said
to-day:
The calling out of additional troops by Turkey
is due solely to the decision TO suppress the
instruction at once II is not in anticipation
Of war with Bulgaria. Turkey has no intention
OF declaring war, in spite Of rumors TO the con-
trary. and Bulgaria, warned by the powers, does
not seem at this moment to contemplate hos
tilties. We know what public opinion is in
Bulgaria and how the situation may change
tomorrow, but in the mean time Turkey pro
poses TO lose no time in restoring order,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-27
MASS MEETING At SOFIA.
POW1ERS BEGGED TO ACT.
Great Enthusiasm .ShozeR bore In
sargent Victories.

Sofa Aug. 26.-An immense mass meeting Of
Macedenians took place here this afternoon
The proceedings were most enthusiastic 1t was
resolved that = rneuors ndum should be pro
scented To the representatives Of the powers at
SOFA. urging their governments TO take ae-
ton.
Resolutions were also adopted thanking the
publishers who have defended the cause OF the
aacedonians. regretting the hesitation on the
part of Europe to take steps TO improve the lot
of the Christians in Turkey, demanding the APP
pointment of a powerful Christian governor VINO
would insure security for the country. and IN
viting all BuIgarians TO aid in securing the tri-
unph of the work begun.
The recent visit of the Russian squadron TO
Turkish waters was much commented upon az
the meeting. It was described as "a moment OF
sunshine which quickly passed" The speakers
impassionately appealed for the immediate
intervention of the powers, declaring that II the
shedding of blood continued for another 1oft-
night Europe would find nobody there to save.
The Bulgarian ministers were urged not 10
stand by while their brethren were dying IN
Macedonia.
The gathering was the largest yet held in
Sofa Most of the shops were closed during the
meeting as a mark of sympathy with It's Cd
ject.
The Macedonian Committee has issued black
bordered list of seventy villages wmch nave
been pilIaged and destroyed in the Vllayet Oh
Monastir. to which are added instances OF the
revolving outrages perpetrated on women. The
publication of this sheet has created sensa-
ton.
The insurgents at Kichevo are reported to
have six quick firing guns In a fight which
has lust occurred in that district, the insurgents
defeated and slaughtered an entire detachment
Of eighty soldiers.
Turkish courier carrying 10000 francs in
tended for the pay OF the troops has been
captured by insurgents near Surovitchovo The
rebels have blown up an iron bridge over a deep
rayine on the high road between Losengrad and
mirdgehand
private telegram from Dubnitza says that
a number of Bulgarian officers, leading band
of $50 insurgents, recently forced their way past
the Turkish post at Fekia, and now occupy an
unassailabe position.
Rurnors are current here of serious massacres
at Vasiliko and Kirk Kilisseh. Three hundred
persons are said 10 have been killed. Details
and confirmation are lacking.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-27
ANOTHER Reform PLAN
and Russia Nay Unite on a
Nee Policy.

London Aug. 27.-The Sofa correspondent Of
The Times discussing the situation in the
Balkans, says that a war between Turkey ana
Bulgaria is no longer regarded as the only rem
edy. It seems probable that in order to save ap-
pearances Austria and Russit will support an
ampIified reform scheme 1t is clear that new
departure must he made. The visit OF the car
to Vienna is expected TO mark new stage III
the policy of the two powers
II is reported from Adrianople that the troops
are using petroleum to burn the forests shelter
ing the insurgents 1t is also stated that the
Turkish officers have received orders to pursue
the rebels into Bulgaria
northeast of Adrianople state that Russian
cruiser has entered that port
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-27
MUST TAKE OATH OF ALLEGIANCE
New Order to Employees in Government
Printing Office.

Washington Aug 26.-An order from Public
Printer Palmer was issued to the heads OF divisions
in the Government Printing once just before the
hour for closing to-day to appear before notary
public in the office and take the oath q allegiance
10 the United States, subscribed 70 by clerks
under the Civil Service law.
Mr.. Palmer said tonight he had issued the order
az the suggestion Of d government official whose
name he declined 10 give. He said that its object
TO place the per diem employees in the same
attitude toward the government that OF the
clerks annual salaries. who have subscribed to
the order. lie said that every employee of the Of
fee would be affected by the order. but 10 prevent
loss OF time and confusion the chiefs of divisions
asked 10 take il to-day. and that gradually
the entire force would have the oath administered
The issuance of the order created considerable
surprise among the employees OF the Office, espe-
cially among members of the bOokbindeTs' union.
who believe 1t has indirectly a bearing the
issues growing out OF the case of W a. Miller the
assistant foreman Of the bindery who dis
charged from the Office because he had been ex-
PEELED from the local bookbinders' union. but who
was afterWard renstated al the direction Of Presi-
dent Roosevelt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-27
FRANCES VIEWS ON CURRENCY.
Non-Committal Reply to Monetary Commits
sion-Gold Standard for China Endorsed

Paris, Aug. 26.-The report of the French COM
mission appointed to confer with the United
States Monetary Exchange Commissioners has
been delivered 10 Ambassador Porter. 1t con-
tains note from the Foreign Minister NJ. Del
casse, saying that France is not prepared TO
express binding cc.clusions until she has con
suited with the other powers. The report in
dorses the principle of a gold standard for
China and other silver using countries but it
points out that the plan is possible only with
iudicious control of the coinage by the govern
ulent and the creation of adequate gold re-
serve.
1t favors a coinage ratio for the Orient, fixing
the face value of silver slightly above its bullion
value similar TO the American system in the
Philippines. The French commission makes
reservations upon the proposed regular pur-
chases of silver, on the ground that it is impos-
sible to foresee the oountry's needs for sub
sldiary and colonial coinage.
seni-official advices from Russia indicate that
the commission appointed by the Finance Min
lister, NJ. de Witte. has reached similar conclu-
sions.
The French and Russians considered it prefer
able to establish uniform system in China by
beginning on silver basis. and afterward rails
ing il 10 a fixed gold value, than to begin on a
gold standard Immediately.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-27
COLOMBIAN PARTY UNION.
Reyes as President You'd lid the
Treatu-MNtis Sustained.

Bogota, Aug. %. by way of Buena Ventura,
Aug. 26.-The new Senate officials are National
lists. The election of the heads of the Senate
from the Opposition is probably due to the
governments desire to reunite with the Ma
tionalsts. to face the Liberals together
next year, on the occasion of the Presidential
election The division between the Conserva-
tives and Nationalist originated in Viee-Presi-
dent Marroquin assuming power illegally from
President San Clemente, who Nationalist.
prominent Isthmian Liberal is quoted
saying he believes that if the reunion takes
place the next official candidate for the Presi-
dency will be General Reyes. who is favored by
both parties. Reyes will be supported by the
majority Of the Liberals. Having expressed a
desire to govern with all parties. his election
would be likely to secure peace in Colombia.
The Nationalist in the Senate ara opposed to
the Hay-Herran Canal Treaty on account of
servatives would render their opposition
essary and would facilita the discussion of the
treaty by the Representatives when the meas
ure passes the House
If General Reyess candidacy is confirmed, his
many friends in Congress will change their att-
tude, which is against the ratification of
the treaty
The national government has approved of tbs
action of the Governor of Panama. Dr. Nuts, in
removing General Vasquez Cobos, the COM
mander of the national forces at Panama, after
the latter, on July %. had surrounded the Gov
ernOrS palace because the troops were not paid.
attempted to arrest the Governor, and arrested
several officials who attempted TO argue with
the General. The Colombia battalion, from
which the troops were taken to surround the
Governors house, will be transferred to some
other part of the country.
Congress will fix the strength Of the standing
army at ten thousand men.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-27
SPOUTS FIRE
Ne1c and Greater Eruption-piHa-
gers IN Great Fear.

Naples, Aug. 26.-One thousand feet below the
central cone OF Vesuvius at noon to-day the
volcano opened like a huge mouth. out of which
beched fiery stream of lava which ran down
the side of the mountain and at first seemed
to menace the observatory This building now
ever. is protected in the direction of the stream
by mound of lava two hundred feet hlsh'
which was thrown up at the time of the erup-
tions of 1895 and 1900 The eruption occurred
without warming There was no earthquake,
detonation or rain of ashes-nothing except a
clear stream Of lava and redhot stones. which
were thrown TO a height of seven hundred rect
The stream of lava, which is fifteen feet proad'
at Il o'clock tonight had covered a distance or
270O feet It deviated from the direction OF
the observatory which is longer menaced-
The only danger is for the new electric tram
wav I'D the volcano, which. however. has not
vet been touched. The eruption seems to be
decreasing.
Those near the volcano were seized by panic
when the eruption began and rushed down from
the sides of the mountain and from the ada
cent country to the villages of Portici ana
Resina. which is built over the ruins of Her
culaneum The alarm in these villages was
somewhat quieted by the Mayors notices. say
ing that there was danger, and urging the
people 10 remain calm.
The Chief of Police of Naples has gone to
make tour of the villages around Eesuvius, in
order to reassure the peasants and superintend
any measures of protection which may be
deemed necessary. The superstitious lower
classes are urging the expulsion of Professor
KruI of Munich who predicted the eruption,
declaring that he has the evil eye"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-27
Call FOR ALL RESERVES
Turkeys Great Efforts to Suppress
the TnsurreCtiOH.

Constantinople, Aug. 26-The government has
decided to call to the colors all the remaining
European reserves belonging to the Second and
Third Army Corps and a number Of other re
serves, which will bring the total OF the Turkish
soldiers in Macedonia up to 800 battalions' or
almost double the force used in the Turco-
Greek War The enrolment of such large bodleS
of troops indicates the seriousness with "h1ch
Turkey views the situation and her determine
tior 10 use all the means at her disposal to re-
press the rebellion Abrahim Pasha the new
commander of the troops, is young and capa-
BILE officer Seven battalions have been dis
pa tched 10 Florina from Monastir-
The Walls of Morastir and Salonica telegrap pm
that they are now able 10 guarantee the MAIN
tenance of order in their respective towns.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-27
A CAMPAIGN UNDER DIFFICULTIES.
Polling the Argyllshire Vote No Easy Task
Candidates Election Cruise.

London, Aug. 2s.-The first parliamentary bye
election fought the fiscal question raised by Co
lonial Secretary Chamberlain is being held in Ar
gylshire. TO fill the vacancy caused by the death
OF D. N. NicoI Conservative. The candidates.
Charles Stewart O-nionist) and J. S. Ainsworth
LiberaD represent respectively protection and free
trade The polling is being conducted under con-
siderable difficulties. All kinds Of craft are being
used to convey the voters from the fishing grounds
to the polling booths.
The Candidates had a three weeks campaign, in
which they journeyed in yachts from island 10
island The weather was so stormy that they fire.
Guently were unable land and address their
waiting audiences The result will not be known
until Friday, owing to the difficulty IN collecting
the returns
Argyllshire IS on the west side of Scotland and
is greatly indented by of the sea tt includes
the islandss of Null, Islay. Jura, TREE, Coll Iona
Staffa etc It's area is 3255 square miles of which
nearly a half belongs to the Islands The popula-
ton numbers 1852
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-27
TO DEVELOP ALASKA.
Senate Committee on Territories Returns
from an Extended Visit TO the North.

Victoria B c, Aug 26.-The revenue cutter Nc
Culloch dropped anchor in Victoria Harbor az Z
o'clock this morning from Nome having on board
the subcommittee Of the Senate Committee on
Territories. The members of the committee are
persuaded that Alaska should have Delegate In
Congress, but not prepared to say he should
be elective. The construction OF a national high
way from Valdez TO Eagle by government aid is
regarded with favor
il is believed, too. that the building of wagon
road through the interior from the south coast will
stimulate the development OF the country TO such
extent TO hasten materially the time when
private capital viii construct railroad over prac-
dcally the same route. The committee also is in
clned 10 favor taking practical steps to perpetuate
salmon and other fisheries by having the govern
ment establish hatcheres to be supported by taxes
levied on the eauneFies and other fisheries accord
ing TO output.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-27
M. J. DADY OUT $4,000.
Havana Court Decides That American Law.
yer Had Right to Use of That Sum.

Havana, Aug. 26.-The Criminal Court this
afternoon acquitted Joseph De Wyckoff. an
American lawyer, of the charge of misappropri-
ating $4,000 sent to him by Michael j. Dady, of
Brooklyn, for the purpose of securing an option
on the aqueduct of Cienfuegos. The purchase
was not made, and De Wyckoff did not return
the money.
The contention of the defence was that the
power of attorney given by Dady to De Wyckoff
was not special, but general; that Colonel Dady
owed De Wyckoff more than $4,000 and that
De Wyckoff was justified in applying the money
to that account
The court agreed that De Wyckof's business
relations with Dady justified his applying the
money to other purposes than the purchase of
the aqueduct
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-27
PoRTE.s ANSWER TO THE POWERS.
Blame for Revolt To Be Laid on Bulgaria
Turko-Greek Alliance.

Vienna. Aug. 26.--It is stated that the Porte
is preparing answer TO the recent Bulgarian
memorandum TO the powers by a note declaring
Bulgaria TO be directly responsible for the rising
in the vilayet of Adrianople and declining to
be snswerable for the consequences.
There is a report that the Porte has ordered
the authorities in Macedonia 10 protect the
Greeks. and that it has also authorized the
commanders to call for the co-opera ton of the
Greek villagers against The insurgent leaders
There il also talk of the possibility of Turko-
Greek alliance.
A dispatch from Uskub reports that the Aus
trian Consul has demanded the punishment of
the colonel Of an Albanian regiment whose men
fred their rifles inside the town thus endanger-
ing the life Of an Austrian subject
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-27
HUNDREDS DEAD At CHE-F0O.
Cloudburst Floods City-Property Loss
Heavy-No Foreigners Drowned.

Victoria, B. c.. Aug. 26-Accordng to mail
advices from Shanghai, several hundred lives
were lost in the great floods at Che-Foo, briefly
reported by cable. After a thunderstorm with
heavy rain a cloudburst occurred, and torrents
of water poured down the town. rushing for
ward and carrying houses. buildings, trees. peo-
pie and everything before it. Stores and ware
houses were flooded. and the property loss will
reach millions The water swept four hundred
tons of coal into the sea. The beach was strewn
with wreckage and dead. Over three hundred
Chinese were known to be dead at Che-Foo
alone. No foreigners are known to have been
drowned but 3, sailor from the United States
steamship New-Orleans had q narrow escape.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-27
CAPTAIN DAGGETT SAW SIGNALS
Shippers of Peck and Edmund Butler in
Trouble, Too.

captain Thomas H Walker and Lieutenants Car
mine Chtsweu and BoeGecker. Of the revenue cut
fer Gresham, appeared before the United States
steamboat inspectors yesterday against CAPTAIN
Daggett Of the City Of Savannah, whom they accuse
IF breaking through the patrol lines off the Heck
81 last Saturdays yacht Captain Walker said
that Captain Daggett had dlsobeyed the Greshen's
signals ard had deliberately gone ahead when or
dsred 10 stay still.
captain DSggett admitted clsobeying the cut
fers signals, but said he had been watching an
other cutter apo was not aware that the GTeshan's
signals were fer him. The board reserved de-
CislOn.
The board is also considering tire cases of Cap
tain Hardy. Of the Richard Peck and Captain
Thomas j Aahon. OF the Edmund Butler, who are
charged with violation similar 70 that against
CAPTAIN Daggett.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-27
ALLEGED DEFAULTER CAUGHT.
0rrin J. Towne, Jr., Captured After Long
Chase-His Bondsmen Forfeited $4,000.

Philadelphia. Aug. 26.-Orrin J. Towne, jr.. an ex-
deputy collector OF internal revenue Tor the East
ern District of Massachusetts,. was arrested here
to-day by government officers charged with the
defalcation of several thousand dollars. He waived
hearing before a United States Commissioner AMI
bail was fixed 5000 He will he taken 10 Boston
tomorrow.
The government officers have been searching all
the country for Towne since last February.
when he was dismissed from the service. After his
discharge the shortage was discovered His bonds
covered the 5000 for which they stood liable
Towne had been engaged in the brokerage business
in this city for several months
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-27
OPEN PORTS ASSURED.
Chinese Foreign Board So Informs
Commissioners.

Shanghai. Aug. 26-The Wai-Wu-Pu For-
eign Board) has telegraphed to the Treaty Re
vision Commissioners, notifying to them the de-
cision 10 open Moukden and Ta-Tung-Tso 20
foreign trade on october :.
It was announced August Il that Minister
Conger at Picking had secured written promise
from Prince Ching to sign October S treaty
with the United States, which would guarantee the
opening of Moukden and Ta-Tung-Tao Minister
Conger secured this arrangement only after stub
born resistance by the Chinese October is the
date OF Russia's promised final evacuation Of Man
churia
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-27
rELEeRAPHlc NOTES.

Buffalo Aug 2s-The revenue cutter Sss 1as ts
which has been doing duty on the sreat -, 10
this port. being dismantled pfVkttetSoIs., has
trip 20 the Atlantic Ocean. The Fessehu7*
been ordered TO Tampa. Fla
Lynn. Mass. Aus. 2s.-A loss e 5000 Pnmn1er
from the burning OF the Littieneld q, PUN
wooden paperbox factory here early TO-DAY
vNkesbarre Penn. Aug. 2s.Ar inrfensS5 ,l IN ~
ton coal took place to-day in the Ne : SG ~ Tvm
outh instantly killing J. ". SteVers' Vt..rcrok
was nfty-two years old. and Peter = ~ coal
taborer thirtv-two wears old Many totns heSiss
sand and rock fell on them. mangnns '"e
IN a most horrible manner.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-27
CATHOLIC SUMNER SCHOOL.

cliahaveH. X Y. aug. IS (speclaD.-The closing
exercises Of the pedagogical course at the Catholic
summer school here took place this evening with
tie giving q diplomas large class OF graduates
henTy \ Rogers. president Of the New-York Board
Il Eeucation; John 3. Rilev, Of Plattsburg: DR.
Joseph s Taylor, Professor lillian ? O'CaIlahau
AsFren u Aosher and others were present II
vas announced that organization 10 be known 2 s
me Champlain Pedagogical Society wolId be
started this week which II is expected will vet in
cla4s al the Catholic teachers Of the United States
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-27
A KING AND KAIsER's QUARREL.
Franz Josef Refuses to Receive Leopold at
Vienna.

Vienna Aug 26.-The Wiener Allgemeine
Zeitung'' says that Emperor Francis Joseph has
refused to receive King Leopold, who proposed
TO come 10 Vienna. The quarrel is due TO King
Leopolds treatment OF his daughter. Countess
Lonyay. whose FIRST marriage was with the En-
perors second son. the late Duke Rudolph
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-27
BERNARD NORWICH.
For Chicago Zionists.
VENEZUELAN ARBITRATION.
Car Asked to Name New Judges-British
and Italian Counsel

London Aug, z6-In order 10 have as little DELAY
possible in the meeting of the Venezuelan trt-
bunal which is 10 decide the question of preferen-
tial treatment. i Is understood that the powers
have urged the Gar 10 select immediately as arbi
ira tors successors to Professor MatZen Of Copen-
hagen. and DR. Iardy, The Swiss Minister Paris
The Foreign Office announced to-day that Sir
Robert Finlay the Attorney General had been
tanned as the governments counsel Italy has ap-
pointed as counsel Senator Augusta Pierantoni
AdviceS from The Hague say that A postponement
of the meeting of the court is considered probable
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-27
BUYING HORSES IN TRIpoII.

Tripo Aus. 26.-The Turkish Government
has ordered the local authorities to buy up
horses for service in Macedonia and to pur-
chase as many as possible. with the view Of
forming a reserve. All expectation of horses
is prohibited indefinitely.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-27
DISAPPOINTMENT ON TEuToNlc.

There was much disappointment among the Off
GERS Of the White Star Line steamship Teutonic.
which arrived last night when they heard the
suit Of the Cup races II appears from story told
or board that Sir Thomas Upton had promised
Dr K. Brownies. the ships surgeon. that he
would take rIle Cup back 20 England. If he Won on
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-27
REBELS NEAR sAL0NICA.
Wires Cut Between the City and Vardar,
Twelve Miles Distant

salonica. Aug 26.-The telegraph wires have
been cut between Salonica and Vardar, twelve
miles southwest of this city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-27
SOUTH AMERICAN sIDEsEow.
Honda, on the Magdalena, in Arms Against
Turkish Colony.

Bogota. Aug. d, by way Of Buena Ventura
Aug 26.-Honda, the most important town on
the Magdalens River, siXty-fiye miles north
west of Bogota, and having a population Of
four thousand is in arms against a Turkish
colony which has been settled there.