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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-09
MGREGOR AND UPTON CONVICTED.
Found Guilty in Postal Fraud Cases-An
Appeal Taken.

Baltimore. Dec S.-Thomas w. McGregor and
Columbus Ellsworth Upton former postal
clerks. were convicted to-day in the United
States District Court of conspiracy to defraud
the government in connection with the purchase
of twenty thousand leather pouches for use in
the postal free delivery service Charles E.
Smith. who received the order for the pouches
through the influence Of Upton and McGregor.
was the principal witness against them. Coun-
sci for the convicted men Immediately made a
motion for a new trial. and Judge Morris agreed
TO hear the arguments on Saturday.
Bond in $1,000 furnished by Upton's
friends and he released. McGregor is in
charge Of United States Marshal Langhammer
pending the arrival OF friends from Washington
TO furnish a similar amount of bail for him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-09
R. B. ROOSEVELT CRITICIsES FUSION
Makes Fun of Reform Administrations at
Nineteenth Century Club

Robert B. Roosevelt the uncle OF the President
last night addressed the Nineteenth Century Club
He told of reform he had found il under the
administration of the last years. The subject
Of the evening Lessons Of the Municipal Elec-
ton" The stated speakers of the evening. besides
Mr.. Roosevelt, were Charles II. Knox J. Francis
Tucker and Frederick s Lamb Walter L. Logan.
president OF the club. presided The session was
held in the of the Aldine Association. at
Eighteenth-st. and Fifth-ave.
After telling of the increase i'm cost of running
the police and educational departments. Mr.. Roose-
Welt added:
We have had reform administration under
nice old gentleman named Strong. lie was going
do things. He had "a Street Cleaning Commits
sioner named Waung raised the expenses
81 010O0O 100000 for cleaning the streets.
Now the appropriation seems To be increased 10
S6UUUOUu 1l d .O NIACUVt s.t..c. per
mitted Tammany the privilege of spending it,
l gOt mad this election. mad clear
through, that came ,Gd
m going TO talk on every department OF course.
/ know there Is nothing so offensive To the female
sex. which l see graciously represented. as the
truth Now. II was fusionist l would not have
TO talk any trutn.
There Is htchly fatuOus OF superiority in
the average reformer, and l know something Of
reformers because was one OF the Committee OF
Seventy that egtsl0ted Tweed out of office. 1
never belonged TO Tammany but when Tammany
does the right thing. end the good thing. believe
In supporting IL.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-09
POLITICS IN THE HOUSE.
Democrats Trying to Make Capital
out of Postal Investigation.
rrnon THE rnrprNE nuREAu. ]

Nas.,iopton Dec S-Politics again figured
conspicuously in the proceedings of the House
to-day. and further demonstrated the intention
on the part of the minority to seize every OPP
portunity to harass the majority delay leslsla-
ton and manufacture campaign materlal IoI 'He
coming national election. The opportunity arose
when REPRESENTATIVE Overstreet, chairman OF
the Committee on Postofices and Fosuoaus'
presented favorable report on the resolution
introduced last week authorizing his committee
to call on the Postoffice Department Tor the
napers in the recent investigation. When ne hau
explained the purpose of the resolution Nr'
Overstreet was subjected to innumerapie ques-
tions from all parts of the chamber, ana the
confusion became so great that only the VlgoF-
Gus and repeated application of Speaker Can
mons gavel restored semblance of order
The Democrats contended that the informa-
ton desired should be furnished to the House
and not be reserved for the committee use
alone and this despite the explanation OF MI
Overstreet that the papers were apso'u'eiS
necessary to assist his committee in framing
wise legislation and that he knew of no reason
why they should not eventually be made public
If DELAYED sufficiently long to prevent embar-
rassn,ent TO the Department of Justice in the
Yroeecution of the offenders. The customary
tactics of the minority when striving for delay
were used Points of order were raised, and the
ayes and noes were demanded after a division
but finally, after the Speaker had given evil
dences of some little irritation at the methods
employed. the resolution was agreed to- with
few dissenting votes.
Considerable opposition developed to Repre-
sentative Crumpacker's resolution referring the
Isle of Pines controversy TO the judiciary Com
rnittee with a view to determining whether the
United States or Cuba has jurisdiction over the
island. The resolution was considered by many
as an untimely revival of the contention be-
tween the two houses regarding treaty making.
The consideration Of the resolution brought OUT
a heated debate but it was finally adopted.
General Grosvenor characterized the resolution
as utterly ineXcusable at the present time be-
cause considerable irritation already exists be-
tween the two houses. and he felt that it might
be construed as a deliberate attempt to insult
he Senate.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-09
NEW FINANCIAL PLAN.
Senator Nelson's Measure Resembles
the AIdrich Bill.

Washington. Dec. S-Senator Nelson to-day intro
duced hill almost identical with the Aldrich
financial bill. presented in the LVIIth Congress.
Tar as il provides for increasing the circulating
notes Of national banking associations. II provides
that the Treasurer Of the United States may receive
as deposits in addition the United States bonds
required 10 deposited under existing laws bonds
bearing obligations OF any State, county
or city or railroad company under the cOndi-
tions eXacted IN the AldrIch bill 1t is also pro-
Nided the banking associations shall be entitled
10 receive circulating notes in equal the
par value Of such bonds interest bearing Obliga-
tons provided that the total OF circulating
notes issued shall not exceed al any time the
amount OF capital stock actually paid in. This
does not however, repeal or modify the require
ment that additional deposits of bonds lawful
money shall be made in case the market value Of
the bonds or obligations shall fall below their par
value
Senator Nelson also introduced bill TO authorize
national banking associations to make loans on
real estate security. The bin provides that any
national bank IN place of not more than twenty
thousand people may loan money not exceeding in
the aggregate one-third Of its paid up capital and
SURPLUS on farm real estate security, such loans
not 20 exceed in any case one-third OF the actual
cash value Of the security.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-09
GERMAN VIEWS OF THE MESSAGE.
semi-Oficial Paper Expresses Pleasure at
Americas Prosperity.

Berlin. Dec S.-President Roosevelts Message to
Congress is treated the principal news to-day
1t reached the morning papers too late Tor com
ment but it fills the leading pages of most OF the
evening newspapers. Some contrast is made be-
tween the United States surplus and Germany s
sixty millions of deficit One paper HkeAs the
business tone of the Message TO Andrew Car
negie's Empire of Business"
Another paper says it misses familiar theme
usually found Presidential messages. and that Is
protection and prosperity" The Conservative semi
official Post says:
Taken as a whole the Message produces an eA-
ceiIenf IMPRESSION Germany certainly has no rea-
SON to protest against a strong America, but sees
in her a welcome factor in the politics or Inc
world American Imperialism has no aims winch
conflict with ours, and while petty JealouSies ana
MISUNDERSTANDING in industrial and commerclaI
matters are possible it is certain that serious d-
erences are impossible. In this field the road Is
open the strongest, and respect Tor the aDllty
of foreigners which is natural to Germans, would
rreVent from making unfair attack upon an
honorable rival. On the contrary We rejoice at
the prosperity of a so closely related people, WhcH
continues to absorb German blood.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-09
PosToFFICE Commission NAMED.
To Advise Legislation Necessary for Proper
Classification of Employees.
TrRoM THE TRIBUNE BUREAU. 7

Washington. Dec S.-Postmaster General Payne
today appointed a commission which viii meet
IN this city on December Is TO consider legislation
necessary for the proper classification Of postal en-
ployes. The members are Postmasters Dlckerson'
OF Detroit Hubbard. Of Boston; Waite, of Burning
ton: Graham, Of Rochester; Hale of Minneapolis;
Covne of Chicago. and Wells OF Nashville The
Postofhce Department viii be represented by Mr..
Wynne. the First Assistant Postmaster General,
and Mr.. Waters acting general superintendent Of
salaries and allowances
The commission viii carefully consider the re-
ouirements Of service and in its report Will recon-
mend such remedial legislation may be con
sidered necessary after thorough investigation
II is the purpose Of the Postmaster General 10
make the commission representative one, Its
parts Of the country. The department believes
that the commission viii be able 10 point out the
faults and shortcomings Of the law it. now
stands. and suggest reforms that viii prove OF
practical benefit.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-09
CoNGREssMEN MAY GO TO PARIS.
Plan for Exchange of Parliamentary Visits
Meets with Favor.

Paris Dec. G-The plan for body of American
Congressman TO visit Paris and for number or
French parlamentarians to visit Washington is
assuming A definite aspect through the efforts Of
Baron d'Estournelles de Constant. The baron said
to-day:
When I arranged for the exchange Of visits be
tween British and French parliamentarans had in
mind a similar exchange of visits between American
and French representatives. Since then have gone
over the question with my colleagues in the Cham
Der here and have received letters from Washing
concerning the project The idea of the visits is
generally approved and l hope to arrange the de-
tails in my approaching visit to the United States.
when / will present an invitation in behalf OF sew
eraI hundred members of the French Chamber Of
Deputies.
e Spencer Pratt and others Of the American
colony here actively interested in the plan, and
it is expected that committees will be formed for
carrying out the project.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-09
DELANY CALLS 1T Il PLOT.
HIS argument an Croker Reinstate-
ment Case.

The argument in the certiorari PROCEEDINGS beforo
the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court
brought TO review the action of Fire Commissioner
Thomas Sturgis in removing Fire Chief Croker
was heard yesterday afternoon CORPORATION
Counsel Rives appeared in behalf Of the Commits
sioner and John j. Delany who will succeed Mr.
Rves as Corporation Counsel appeared as thu
counsel for Mr.. Croker.
Mr.. Delany argued that the Fire Commissioners
had no jurisdiction to try Mr.. Croker as he was an
interested party to the controversy had expressed
himself before the trial believing him euiItv of
the charges, and had shown bias in susnendir,-
him. He further declared that the Commissioner
had erred in refusing TO dismiss the charges he
cause he said, they had not been made according
to the regulations of the department. and were de-
fctve in that they did not give the full names and
pedgrees of Witnesses.
Mr.. Delauy contended that Mr. Croker handled
the fire at the Park Avenue Hotel as we'll as any
one could under the circumstances. He denounced
the testimony that there had been a rumor in the
department that unless members of the uniformed
force Joined the Firemen's Benevolent Association
they would be liable TO persecution and would not
be able to secure promotion saying: There is i'm
fact, running through the whole record a current
conspiracy"
Corporation Counsel Rives replied at length He
maintained that the Fire Commissioner had fully
complied with the provisions of the charter and
the rules of the department in removing Mir
Croker. Tie charges against Mr.. Croker he held
legal He declared that the former fire chief h1d
been Negligent in not giving the guests of the Park
Avenue Hotel warning at the time of the fire
there. The court reserved decision
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-09
GOVERNMENT A BOND PURCHASER
Mr.. Prince Explains the Provisions of His
Financial Bill
LrRoM - TRmrNE nrREAU. ]

Washington, Dec. 8.-The financial bin introduced
by Representative Prince, Of Illinois, the ranking
member OF the Committee Banking and Cur
rency. is attracting considerable attention. 1t pro-
Eides for the purchase OF State. county and mu-
nicpal bonds of the kind and character designated
in the AdTich bin, paying interest less than
per cent the purchase continue until 100000 600
OF the public MONEYS now deposited with the ma
tionaI hank repositories shall be expended. The
Secretary of the Treasury authorized TO purchase
these bonds at the Of $500 90 month, and is
also empowered, IL his discretion, dispose of them
and CONVEX, the proceeds into currency. limiting
such sale To amount not exceeding 100000 a
month.
In explaining the advantages Of the proposed leg
lslalOn Mr. Prince says that the bonded indebted
ness Of the government exceeds Sg0eb)G0J of which
rIarY J. 1895 and April l. 1890 and irasmuch as the
Secretary of the Treasury has accepted Philippine
certificates Hawaiian bonds. District OF Columbia
bonds security for the money deposited i'm the
national bank depusltorles. DE can sref no reason
class Of securities hold them and draw the interest
the same as the banks are now doing. He declares
chases viii he made from time 10 time in such
quantities as VIII not disturb the financial cOndi-
from me hanks, me bonds |lI be purchased, and
the money necessarily again returned TO the banks
throGsh Nnch operation The government, and nor
tne ballhss VIII ne beilelIed lie contends that
through the adoption Of his financial plan the bonds
o. the states. counties and cities throughout the
Union would Roe purchased by the government. and.
f. that way. there would be a more general distri-
button o. the money than now obtains, and the cen
Waited 'o0''ii'ieS 'o-
Mr.. Prince also holds that the acceptance Of his
measure would make In irnDpesifs - n III -.
TO underwrite eitcdse municipal bonds an So on ql
cents The dollar. Tor the reason that they yyoId
be worth par thereby saving a large sum 10 the
sulting ia a decided benefit 10 the general cavern
ment from the Interest realized on the bonds ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-09
Executive for a cowardly

10 the demands Of the Executive for a cowardly
ab6ication.
lie said it was not true that the bin would
duce the price Of sugar. He declared that the
Sugar Trust would secure the benefit of the bill,
although il is said IL intended TO aid Cuba.
The powers behind this hill were the owners of
eighty million acres Of sugar lands in Cuba.
owned by American citizens. besides the hun
dreds OF millions of dollars of the Sugar Trust
The public sentiment in favor OF this bill had
been manufactured IN Cuba, ne DECLARED ana
the American people were made 10 believe that
unless relief Of this kind was granted there
would be riots and starvation IN Cuba. The
manufacturing OF this sentiment, he charged
was done by General Wood. who might, he said,
be the author Of the proposed legislation. backed
by the executive with an energy he had never
before seen displayed. He said General WOOD
two years ago had sent circulars TO Senators
urging the passage Of the then pending Cuban
bill an act that would have resulted in the
cashiering OF any other officer. General Wood
had sent out circulars he asserted, early in Sep
tember 1901, 10 alCaldes and other municipal
officers in Cuba, urging them to prepare de-
mands on the United States for a reduction OF
the duty on sugar and tobacco Mr.. Teller Gead
circulars, some signed by Adjutant General
Scott in the name Of the Military Governor, IN
which this course was advised He said these
publications had been suppressed as soon as pos
sible, but he had obtained a copy He did not
pretend TO say that General Wood was respon-
sible for all SUBSEQUENT INTERPRETATIONS but
he did contend that these Misrepresentation
were bought d paid for partly 10y the CUBAN
government.
Mr.. Teller said that sugar stock had adj
vanced declined with the fortunes or the
bill and added that IL in evidence that
Mr.. Havemeyer, Of the American Sugar Rehn-
ing Company. had interested himself financially
a had the Cuban government. in the circulation
of stories of Cuban distress Mr. Teller did not
conclude his remarks
Mr.. CIapp. OF Minnesota made a speech con-
tending that the Senate should not subject
treaties to the approval Of the House, as had
been done with this bill
At o'clock the Senate went into executive
session. and five minutes later adjourned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-09
SITU4TION IN KINGS.
Coo. OdeH Satisfied, and Upstate
Republicans Encouraged.
IBY TELEGRAPH To THE TRIBUNE. ]


Albany, Dee. S-GOvernor OdeI completed to-
day his inquiry into the affairs of the RepubIi-
can organization in Kings County and he said
tonight that he had found everything harmoni-
Gus. The leaders there anxious to do every
thing they can to strengthen the organization
all were enthusiastic over the political outlook
Governor Odell said:
found from my talks with the BROOKLYN COM
mitteemen that everything is harmonious and
that it is the desire OF all the leaders there TO
cooperate with the leaders in New-York and
other counties to make the Republican victory
next War overwhelming Mr. Bremen the
chairman of the Kings County executive COM
mittee, Will reorganize the committee tonight
The work the Governor is doing in greater
New-York is invigorating Republicans up the
State A Republican leader from an interior
county said to-day:
Now that the Governor is putting things in
shape in greater NeW-YOTk for big Republican
vote next year We begin to feel that our efforts
up the State won't be neutralized and that's a
pleasant feeling.
Republican leaders from different parts Of the
State occupied about all of Governor OdelP7
time this morning. Among them were Senator
Prime, of Essex County, and former Congress
man Emerson. of Warren. The Congressman's
brother, James A. Emerson announced the
other day that he was candidate for Senator
Primes place. The Senator said he had not de-
cided yet whether or not he would be a capdi
date for denomination.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-09
MASSACHUSETTS ELECTIONS.
Republicans Garry the Day in Worcester and
Springfield.

Worcester Mass, Dec, S,-Walter II. Blodgett.
Republican, was chosen to-day Mayor. and the
city went for license The Republicans control
the Council Vote for Mayor: Blodgett. 9.743;
O'Connell, 9O6S.
Springfield, Mass, Dec. S-Everett z. Stone,
Republican, was elected Mayor to-day over John
A. Loring, Democrat. by a vote of $3.50 TO ssS.
The city went for license by vote of 1914 TO 21lS.
ChicCpee, Mass, Dec S-Charles A. Buckley.
Democrat, was elected Mayor today over James
II. / OomiS RepuoES an. by a vote of LAS To LIP.
The campaign was the most exciting in the his
tory of the city. The license scandal for which
two license commissioners were indicted this fall,
entered into the campaign. The city went for IL
cense: Yes 1.479; no, &2.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-09
SENATOR FRYE's SHIPPING BILLS.
One Restricts Commerce with Philippines to
American Vessels.

Washington Dec. S.-Senator Frye to-day intro
duced a bill to regulate commerce between the
United States and the Philippine archipelago pro-
viding that on and after July l. 1904 under penalty
Of forfeiture. merchandise shall be transported
by sea any passengers be carried between ports
Of the United States and ports places in the
Philippines in any other vessels than those sailing
under the flag Of the United States. The bill does
apply the coastng laws in their entirety to trade
between the Philippines and the United States as
was done in the cases Of Alaska. Hawaii and Porto
Rico. but simply restricts the TRANSPORTATION of
freight and passengers to American vessels
Mr.. Frye also introduced a bill TO remove dis
elimination against American sailing vessels in the
coasting trade. providing for the licensing of pilots
for terms OF I'VE years when the applicant has been
found competent and trustworthy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-09

situation. and that until he had had time to talk
with his friends he did not discuss poll
tics. 1t is understood that Mr. Elsberg will go to
Albany to-day TO see the Governor. 1t is believed
that the presidency of the County Committee rests
between him and Alexander T. Mason. leader of
the XXIXth District in which Mr.. Elsberg lives
Edward Lauterbach returned last night from
Albany. where he the Governor.
Il spent more time on legal business while in
Albany than 1 did politics. said Mr. Lauter-
bach. In my talks with the Governor he ex-
pressed confidence in the efforts now being made
10 bring about successful rally1ng of the Re
publican forces throughout the State
Many Republicans the lookout last night
for the arrival of the Governor at the Republican
Club, as II had heen rumOred throughout the day
that he would be in the city last night He is not
likely to be in town before Friday ii said last
evening at the Republican Club
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-09
OHIO TO STAND BY NOMINEE.
George B. Cox Mum When Asked About
President Roosevelt and Senator Hanna.

George B. Cox of Cincinnati, who has long been
active factor in the Republican politics of Ohio
and who has controlled the organization in Hamil-
ton County since 1879 is at the Waldorf. where he
arrived yesterday. He will remain here until
Thursday. when he will so to Washington. On
Friday he viii confer with Senator Hanna or the
organization of the Ohio Legislature.
The party in Ohio up this time. he said last
night was IN perfect harmony. Asked about the
reported candidacy of GOvernOr-elect Herrick for
the Vice Presidency. he said:
We do not understand that he is candidate. z"
Concerning The nomination Of President ROOse-
welt his successor, Mr.. Cox declared he
had nothing to say. and when asked if Senator
Hanna might be considered candidate, he
made The same reply, adding: "OhiO Will meet the
matter when it is reached in the National Conven-
ton. Ohio can, of course. be counted upon 10
strongly support the nominee of the convention"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-09
TO ASSIST PRESIDENT oAkMAN.

At the request of the president Walter c. oak
man. the executive committee of the Guaranty
Trust Company yesterday adopted a resolution
recommending to the Board of Directors the cleo
ton Of ]. w. Castles. president OF the Hiberna
Bank and Trust Company, OF New-Orleans as first
Wce-prestdent Of the Guaranty Trust Company, TO
take effect on January /. Mr. Oakman, in asking
for the election of first vice president stated that
he desired greater freedom and from the close
continent 10 the duties OF the Office and that he
would not be candidate for reelection next April