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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-18
HEATH SAYS HE WILL ACT
But He Refuses to Discuss the Con-
rad-BOnap drte Report.
IBr TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE

e
Chicago. Dec. 1T.-There was quite a stir in
political circles here when it became known that
Perry s Heath. secretary Of the Republican Ma
ttonal Committee. and Richard c. kerens mem
Der Of the committee from Missouri. We're in
town. The met at the Great Northern Hotel
in the forenoon, and as Heath's pres
ence became known scores of newspaper re-
pOrters went there to see him regarding the re-
port of Charles J. Bonaparte and Holmes Con-
rad on the postofice investigation and especially
that part devoted 10 the former Assistant Post
master General and his chief ex-Postmaster
General Charles Emory Smith
When asked If he had anything direct 10 say
about the latest charges against him. Mr.
Heath replied: I have nothing to say I have
made up my mind not TO talk about this post
Office business Actions, not word. Will speak
for me. Now, don't ask me any more questions.
l won't answer"
A second question elected the IA me statement.
but more curt. and a third caused Mr. Heath
almost 10 yell in mis- effort to emphasize that he
would not discuss the Postofice scandals
He stated that he was here 10 meet Arch bishoD
Ireland. Soon afterward however. he and Mr.
kerens retired 70 parlor Of the hotel where
they were in conference for long time Mr.
Kerens said that he also was here 10 meet Arch
bishop Ireland. The prelate had not appeared
at the hotel UP 70 the time Mr.. Heath left here
for Indianapolis on MS way home Salt Lake
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-18
CUBAN TARIFF CHANGES.
Plans for the Work-Comment on
British Request.

Havana. Dec Interpretations are being
made by the Treasury Department 10 carry out
the changes in the schedules made necessary by
the ratification Of the reciprocity treaty by the
United STATES Senate
President Palma. when ne read a dispatch
which said that Great Britain had informed the
United States government that under the "a
--ored nation clause II expected tnat brlIlsh
y'ez- Indian sugar woUld be admitted 70 the
T-n1red states on equal terms with the cuban
nroduCt only said. The cuban government mas
nothing 10 DO with that matter
senior Fentsterling. Assistant secretary or the
Treasury said that reciprocity simply meant 4
srecial exchange for values given ana received
by, both sides and that the general favored ma
ton clause had nothing 10 do with the matter.
.i,,,iiar comments adding that President Nc
KinIey's promise II reciprocity was wen under-
stood TO have been based on Cuba acceptance
- ~ E1Is+t amen drnent They quoted a state
rnent made by Senator Plat 10 the eHeCt LM9l
il European nations were ready TO accept similar
similar reciprocal advantage
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-18
SMITH ANSUERS REPORT
.Saus President and Shd1o Haze
Declined IL accept It,
Try TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE. J

Philadelphia Dec T-''The Press If which
Charles Emory Smith is editor in chief, wtu say
editorially in he morning
The value of the -BonaParts report on the
TuIloch charges has been settled by the President
and the Secretary Of the Treasury. They have
treated it misleading in its statements and IN
trus tworthy in It's conclusions They have declined
accept It's versions and its opinions. That fact
suf1Ces determine its character
The regUarittes in the Washington City Post
Office, charged by TullOch. were examined by T
W GiImeT examiner from the Office Of the
Controller OF the Treasury CiilmeT reported against
many OF the items IN the accounts. The Controller
Judge Tracewel. oyerrulec hlm, and passed the
vouchers. The Bonaparte report is very severe in
its condemna ton OF Controller TraceweN. and
extreme in its support Of Gilmer and reaches the
conclusion that GiIrer was transferred because OF
the thoroughness Of his examination.
As to the expressions respecting the former Post
master General they may he left TO the answer
which made 70 the President when the report
was first submitted months ago There are two
reflections and neither = warranted by the facts
The first is contained in the Implication that the
late Postmaster General appears TO have tolerated
the practice OF back door Civil Service admissions
after notice OF its existence II is shown IN answer
that he efTectually stopped the practice 1t is
further shown that il the Implication were just II
would fan on President Mckinley. who had notice
OF the practice before the Postmaster General had
But II is not Just as 70 either. and this ausion
is made only Indicate how reckless the Bonaparte
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-18
GREEN CASE TO BE CALLED.
Delay Expected in Efforts to Have the Case
Tried in Washington.

Binghsmpton. Y, Dec. III il understood
that when the Green case ia called tomorrow
Commissioner Charles 5. Hall will give his decision
the effect that Senator George z Green must
stand trial on ali five OF the indictments found
against him In connection with the alleged POST
office frauds As soon as this decision is given
Senator Green will furnish new bonds for his ap-
pearance for trial at Washington
Before United States Judge George y. Ray. Mr.
Curtiss. the United States District Attorney, win
ask for an order transferring Mr.. Green the Gus
tody Of the Washington officials for trial in that
district AT the same time Mr. Green's attorneys
will ask for a writ OF habeaS corpus. which IL is
expected. will be granted. and act a STAY until
Judge Ray review the evidence and decide
the case II he upholds Commissioner Hall in hold
ing the defendant Senator Green's attorneys Will
carry the 10 the higher United States courts
before he will consent 70 be transferred 70 Wash
ington for trial
The United States oficials say they consider the
three indictments against Senator Green and
George W. Beavers, IN connection with the pl1r-
chase Of time recorders. the strongest found as
a result OF the recent postal investigations
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-18
VOTE ON WOOD CASE JANUARY 4.
Senate Military Committee Decides to Post
pone Action.

Washington. Dec 1.-The Senate Committee on
Military Affairs met to-day and decided 10 post
none action on the case OF General Leonard Wood
until January 4 II is planned TO go over the en-
tire testimony introduced in the investigation and
give time for the preparation Of the majority and
minority reports The majority report, it is ex-
nected Will be an Endorsement OF General Wood :
military and civil record in Cuba.
The committee was unanimous IN deciding to take
a So+e on January I, although q few members were
N favor OF voting to-day. and argued in favor Of
mis- course. II declared that 10 vote to-day
would lead the inference on the part Of the pub
liz that the case had been preJudgsd II is said
that unaniuaity OF action in closing the inquiry
does not have any direct bearing the vote for
condemnation. The testimony introduced last night
had not been received in printed form for consider
stfcr Of the committee II Is also desirable that
the testimony and the exhibits offered be
ranged in order aid the Senate in understanding
ana digestinE the charges made against conhrma-
Senator Scott made the protest against reporting
an me nomination to-day, saving tnat the com
y1ftteenen as Jurors should read and weigh the
a-tSenra re Expressed the opinion that any at
tempt to railroad the nomination through the
committee and the Senate would conrlrn the optn-
lor that the question had been pretudged
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-18

IRE brl was taken TO the White House by
REPRESENTATIVE Wachter, Of Maryland. chair
rlan Of tie House Committee on Enrolled Bills.
The President affixed his signature. thus max
ing the btl law. Besides the President, Secre-
tzry Loeb. William Barnes. If. Representative
Wachter and Judge James H Fechtig. OF Balti-
more. were present
This afternoon the President issued the fol-
loving proclamation. reciting the passage Of
the reciprocity bill and declaring the treaty ef-
se-tive ten days from to-day.
b. the President OF the United States OF
A PROCLAMATION
Whereas A convention between the United
States OF America and the Republic OF cuba to
facilitate their commercial Intercourse by i'm
proving The conditions OF trade between the Two
countries was concluded and signed by their
respective plelipotentlarles al the city OF Ha-
vaus OF the 18th day OF December, 1SO- the
lisk ard spanish languages. Is. as amended by
the Senate OF the United States. as follows
l6e-e follows The treaty.;
And ~-nereas, BY the terms OF the sad con-
ven-for II Il provided that the ratitca tons
thereof should be exchanged at the city -
Washington as soon as may be before the 3lst
ca q January 1903. which period was by q
supplementary convention signed Dy the re
sqeetive IenlpOlenIlaries Of the TWO countries
an January 70 1903. extended 10 the 3lst day Of
And whereas The said convention OF Deem
be- IL 1902. as amended by the Senate OF the
United States and the said supplementary con-
ver-ion Of January 70 1903, have been duly
ratified on both parts, and the ratincations OF
the Two governments were exchanged in the city
% Washington on the 31st day Of March, lSOo;
And whereas. ~ IT'S resolution OF Msrcn 10
IL. The Senate OF The United States added 10
the END az Article - OF The said convention OF
Deceuber H. 1902 the following amendment;
This convention shall not take effect until the
same shan have been approved by the Con-
gress'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-18
lNDICTS DIETRICH AGAIN
Omaha Grand Jury Finds against
Various Officials.

omaha. Dec. 1.-THE United States Grand
jury to-day made its report to the court
turning nineteen true bills These include in
oictments against United States Senator
charles H Dietrich for alleged Illegal leasing OF
a building to the government to be used
postoff1ce; ex-Adjutant General Leonard W
Colby for the alleged embezzlement of govern
ment funds and ex-State Senator Elliott Lowe
Tor alleged conspiracy to bribe a United States
Senator The indictments against Senator
Dietrich and State Senator Lowe are In addi-
ton to those returned against them week ago
senator Dietrich is charged with the violation
OF Section 3,I39 of the Revised Statutes. which
provides that no member or delegate to Con-
gress shall directly indirectly hold I'm whole
or in part any contract or agreement made in
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-18

welt A great increase in the commerce between
this country and Cuba is expected when the law
becomes effective.
Octavio A de Zayas consul general Of Cuba in
this city. became enthusiastic yesterday over the
outlook. Said he:
This removes the uncertainty that has existed in
cuba Tor a long time Cuban merchants have been
carrying on business IN hand-Jo-mouth fashion.
not knowing Just what would happen. The tension
Is now renewed 6Tld they Will send mere the orders
for goods which have been withheld. I look for
an immense boom all the island And every
industry in the United States will also be benefited
There Is good reason for the fear expressed
that reciprocity with Cuba will prove a detriment
10 the beet sugar industry IN this country. An ex
pert Of one of the departments AT Washington has
declared that the production Of sugar cannot for
fifty years come supply the demand. Even
under the most favorable conditions it will be i'm
possible for Cuba 70 produce more than LOO 600
interests Of Louisiana and California
Exports 70 Cuba will now show a great increase
and large quantities Of Cuban sugar. which have
been held for the approval Of the treaty, will be
released from the storeh Ouses- The prices have
been low. and now at last the planter may ship at
profit
Colonel Manuel Despaigne, Deputy Collector Of
the Port Of Havana. who IS secretary Of the Cuban
Loan Commission. expressed this opinion the
effect OF the approval OF the reciprocity treaty:
L will lay the foundation OF a tremendous com
rnerce between the United States and Cuba. Cuba
however. viii suffer diminution in her customs
revenues the first year, but the development OF
trade that is sure 10 result will in time, make up
for this. The sugar industry, though, which IS the
extensive in our country. viii be benefited.
Senior Rafael de Montoro. Minister Of Cuba
London now on a leave Of absence sailed yester-
dav on the Esperanto. for Havana. Senior de Mon
toro said he much pleased by the action OF the
Senate
said that Notwithstanding the concessions the
treaty gives American goods rnanu1actGrerE WI
have 10 be alert 10 Obtain me pLh * o. On, me + -,
trade and must cater 70 the wants OF una HSIe"u
Of exporting surplus SLOCh
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-18

behalf Of the United States. by any officer or
person authorized to make contracts on behalf
Of the United States" The Indictment charges
that Senator Dietrich leased TO the government
on April "a, 1901. building at Hastings. Neb
to be used for a postof1ce at an annual rental
of $1,000
The statute under which the indictment is
drawn provides q penalty of $1,000 fine and re-
qutres the return of all money paid by the gov
eminent under the contract in case OF oonvtc-
ton
The Indictment of Lowe charges that on two
occasions $500 was paid to him by Postmaster
John Q. Mitchell, Of Alma, in consideration Of
loves Endorsement Of MitchelPs candidacy TO
Senator Dietrich for the appointment as post
master at Alma
General Colby was indicted for the alleged en-
bezzlement Of $1,000 of government funds paid
TO him in trust by the State Of Nebraska and
others for equipment belonging to the United
States Army. The bill charges that while Adju-
tant General of Nebraska Colby turned over TO
the State penitentiary in January 1901 seven
hundred United States Army blankets. to be
used in an emergency caused by a fire in that
institution: that the State legislature appropri-
sted $3.50 TO reimburse the government for
these blankets. the amount being turned over
TO Colby 10 be paid to the government; that the
amount never paid INTO the United States
Treasury or turned back into the State Treas
ury when Colby'S term as AdjUtant General ex-
pired. There are thirty-seven other counts in
the bill. mostly for small sums, charging Colby
with selling small arms and other equipment 10
members of the National Guard and appropri-
ating the money TO his
Colby has turned over 10 Governor Mickey
So $50 5000 Of which is to cover any shortage
which may be found. The balance represents
the amount Of the warrant caShed by Colby 10
pay for blankets used at the penitentiary. The
money paid over to Governor Mickey and
placed to the credit of the State in bank, while
the War Department has been requested to de-
eide whether the funds belong to the govern
ment the State.
Colby says that he held the money since he
went out of office waiting TO whom II
should be paid. 1t is said that expert will
Immediately begin checking Colby's accounts to
see If any further shortage exists
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-18
EXPECTS SOME EXAMINERS TO GO
Assistant Secretary Armstrong Confers About
Reorganization of Board Of Appraisers.

Robert B. Armstrong Assistant Secretary OF the
Treasury went TO the Public Stores yesterday ana
vas IN con ference for about three hours with the
-,srnbers OF the Board Of General Appraisers 1t
was said that il impossible 10 give out any
oesoiaI statement as to what had been done, mas
,,,ch as 4 report was 20 be made to the Secretary
OF the Treasury. II he approved report 10 oe
5a - us a,,rected that a plan for the reorgani-
cation OF the board would 90 into effect on January
n was admitted that 50 far as the BOARD was
concerned q plan had been agreed on The mot I'M
orfsnt provision Of the plan Is thar here4Ile.
ever tr1ber Of the board will do reappralseIneht
aid classification work a.. -.u.o-.s
re assistant Secretary refused to<diseuss reports
- vending changes in the Treasury DepaT tIneft
-,.s5s ~ ~ Board of General Appraisers ne Ao-
ait7ed that certain investigations are now gong 1'
Ai a. ~ vrould not surprise him II some exam
40 aho,iS retire 10 private life before long ne
stad mat this had particular reference 70 lAAS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-18

importations OF sugar from other countries hoe
arisen. The British government has ser,.eI. Co.
maj notice on the State Department that under
the favored nation clause it expects that british
sugar from the British West Indies SHAH he ad-
mitted into the United States on equal terms
with Cuban sugar. and st is not doubted thar
Germany. France, Austria and the other great
beet sugar producing countries will do likewise
decision or Attorney General Olney In Presi-
Gent tleVelands administration was adverse tn
such demands. hut the question promises TO he
reopened with vigor - "e
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-18
RECIPROCITY NOW A LAW.
CUBAN BILL SIGNED.
President Issues Proclamation
Treaty in Effect an Ten Dags.

washington. Dec 1.-THE greatest dispatch
vas used in getting the Cuban bin 10 the White
House to-day for signature by the President
se5or ouessda- the Cuban Minister. was at the
rspitol when Congress met. and he offered a
ren for the signatures necessary to make the
reciprocity treaty operative The pen was a
rold one. with highly ornanented holder. II
vas used by Speaker Cannon. President pro ten.
FRYE and Alexander Mcdowell. clerk OF the
House. Il accompanied the bill to the white
House. where il was used by President Roose-
welt The pen vii be sent to Havana. and placed
q, exhibition IN the Cuban Palace
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-18
Two Days More
Broadway and 9th St.
report is in its inconsderate and unounded decara-

report is in its nconsiderats and uncounded decara
tons
Another illustration will show that IL strikes 10
equally reckless and needless fashion President
Roosevelt One Of the conclusions OF the report IL
that the employment of laborers' to do clerical
work is altogether illegal. and that every officer
responsible for such employment should have been
dismissed from the Office"
IF this was true three years ago il is true
There is not a single department. in Washington
in which 'lsbOrers'' not employed doing cler-
ica work. If the Bona parte report entitled 10
any consideration IL would require President Roose-
welt dismiss every member Of his Cabinet since
every member is responsible for such employ
ment," and it would require condemnation Of the
President himself FOR tOeratng the practice after
notice of its existence from September a. 1901. to
December IS. 1893
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-18
,,,z,,c HEARING ON BAY POLLUTION.

,ublic hearing Of the New-York Bay Folutoh
1-s.,ssio. which was appointed by Governor
deu 10 take testimony and report 10 the
OueII - - the prevention Of possible pollution OF
OF l'01 q - the bav by the trunk sewer planned
me os,ssrable portion Of Northern New-Jersey
Win be held the once ass, f qut tSf N Wit
Borough % S,eer called testify as 10 u,tal -
nests the present location ana mo have information
bed eS hsy wish 10 bring before the COMMISSION WIZ
be heard
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-18
MERRIAM ON WOOD APPOINTMENT

fay TELEGRAPH TO THE rRIBUSE-l
Denver Dec. I7-Major General n c. Merriam
(reIired} said to-day;
have lust this about the Presidents ap
,ai.-t-,,arT of General Wood 10 be major general
r. is generally unpopular with army men, have
+-e, ~ hear single army officer approve It
So ,4uoilru7slts tend 90 unsettle the army and
mime ft@ morale That Is 70 say. they discourage
10 5tss,,ront officers vino have given their whole
Tl--s "a their profession, a large number or them
ba,inr given forty or more years 70 service with
, ne iISr,5rrine criticism or falling IN any duty.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-18
CUBANS HERE PLEASED.
Say Trade 1cith Island WI Re
Greatly Increased.

ne passage by the United States Senate OF the
bill which makes possible the CARRYING tr+, -.
OK the reciprocity treaty with Cuba was the csnsa
TOT general rejoicing yesterday among local Gu
mans and merchants doing business with the ,sI
0no- MUCH praise WAS given TO President Roose-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-18
STORM IN SEA OF AZOF.
One Hundred Small Craft Missing
-Many LiUes Thought Lost

Odessa, Dec IA violent storm is raging in
the Rostoff and Taganrog district Over one
hundred small craft have not been accounted
for II is feared there viii be considera BILE loss
oT life
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-18
k.B.GAsE
PIANO

An instrument Of singular beauty
that stands out alone, superior TO
every other Piano produced during
the past quarter of a century. This
is broad statement TO make, but its
truth can be easily demonstrated
This is what William McKinI-v.
the WELL BELOVED, said:
Mr.. CALVIN WHrrSEY. PrssldsrE IA A
3 Chase Co, Norvzik. O..
Ny Dear Sir-It AFFORDS ne pIszstIrs % kav
tnar Mrs Mckinley and u,ysslS are cslixntAt
with the piano which Ne recently purchas-st
from YOU II Is also much admired ~ o1lr
musical friends and gives entire karisfacrfon
". ArKrNLEy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-18
HoM
MASTER PIANO PLAYER.

1t is a difficult matter to under
stand how a mechanical invention
can invest the music it plays with
a soulfulness that will rival the
work of the best pianists of the
day. This is one of the wonders
of the Apollo Piano Player The
passion of Beethoven, the simple
grace of Mozart, the calm intellect
tuality of Schumann, the mysti
cism of Wagner, each one of these
moods can be faithfully reproduced
on the APOLLO as if the highest
and most symmetrically developed
musical intelligence were at the key
board 1t has range of SO NOTES
the entire keyboard of a seven
and one-third octave piano.
Special iHducenent; 80 1879 6ls-
count on all music purchased th;s
month.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-18

30. Laxative Bromo Quiuine Ta6lets al dr9ggsts
rsf1nd the II ~ alls 70 ours l. " SroSSs
sienaflare Is on each box &c
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-18
GREAT BRITAIN WANTS EQUAL TERMS
Other Countries Expected 10 Make the Same
Demand for Their Sugar.

Washington Dec I7.-Now that the CUBAN
Oh has become q Law. the question Of the effect
o TIE r-eu~-ior n ne duty On Cuban sugar on
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-18

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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-18

Tribune advertisers IKE 20 make the acquaintance
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JOIN Hay. Secretary Of State.