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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-30
BIG MEAT ORDER HERE.
Russia asks 1,OOO,O 900 Pounds from
Schzrarzschild & SuLzberger.

Taken IN conjunction with the runlored Russo
japanese crisis in general, but especially with
yesterdays Toxic adyices Of emergency ordi-
nances promulgated by the Mikados govern
nlent and the London dispatches crediting Japan
with an insistence that Russia shall reply to
her last note before January 10. considerable
significance attaches to the declaration made to
The Tribune yesterday by an official Of the
Schwarzschild & Sulzberger Company that the
Muscovite government has just placed with his
firm a wholesale rush order for mess meat
estimated at not less than one million pounds.
to be shipped to Port Arthur for the use of the
Russian army.
IT understand that the contract for the order,
whose precise tent l do not remember" said
The Tribune's informant, lis practically closed.
although there has been some little dlsarrange-
nent of the Atlantic cables. which interferes
somewhat with our negotiations The order
calls for the delivery OF the meat at San Fran
cisco by January 81"
rs Port Arthur the Destination" asked the
reporter.
YES" said the official.
And is the meat designed for the use of the
Russian army?'
1T is" the official admitted.
It is under stood that similar orders have been
placed with both the Armour and Cudahy pack
ing companies
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-30
RUSSIAN VAR PLANS.
Ne5c Guns for Observation-Disclosures
lies TO Raise ReUenue.

Moscow, Dec 29.-Tweve batteries Of the
four grenadier brigades OF field artillery sta
toned IN and near Moscow have been selected
Cor service in the Far East and have received
new guns, which Russian officers say are su-
perior 20 the French field pieces The early de-
parture Of three OF these batteries is expected.
which VIII place los field guns with the latest
equipment at the disposal Of Yiceroy Alexien.
II is said here thst all the volunteers. living at
their homes who. as graduates of high schools.
are privileged 10 serve only a year with the
colors. have been ordered into barracks.
No extensive movements OF troops eastward
have been reported here Gp TO the present
The government is considering making the sale
OF tea and sugar State monopoly, as proposed
by n De Witte while Finance Minister. There is
much opposition to the proposal on the part OF
The tea trade and the groeers. but the growing
needs of the Treasury and the exhaustion OF
other resources, as pointed out in NJ De White S
last budget are believed in well informed circles
10 make the adoption OF the proposition prob
able.
The present brandy monopoly yields upward OF
$500 coo 600 yearly-about one-tourtn or the
revenues of the empire-and the monopoly OF
tea and sugar is expected TO be even more profit
able as the expenses of its operation VIII be
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-30
PANAMA CONVENTION MAY ELECT
DR.. Pablo Arosemena Says President May
Not Be Decided On by Popular Vote.

DR.. Pablo Arosemena. who has represented the
Republic of Panama in this city for several weeks
In a semi-dtplomauc capacity, sailed yesterday on
the steamer Seguranca for Panama. He said that
the convention might decide TO elect the first Pres-
dent of Panama, instead Of having election by
the people. If the latter is decided upon then the
date will be fixed by the convention.
DR.. Arosemena, who leading lawyer Of
Colombia and has occupied many public Offices
there. was elected Sunday delegate to the
constitutional convention TO be held in Panama
early next month. He returns to take part in it's
deliberations. He limited yesterday that he carried
with him certain paragraphs that he would offer
for insertion in the constitution Of the new republic
He said:
Every delegate will probably have his views al
ready written to submit and we ought not to have
much trouble in drafting constitution which will
be patterned after that of the United States.
Dr.. Arosemena Is himself mentioned for the Of
fee. 1t is the general opinion among Panamans
however. that DR.. Manuel Amador. at present Min
lister Of Finance will have that honor, while DR..
Arosemena will be Minister to Washington sue
ceeding NJ BunauN arilla, who is to have an active
part in the construction Of the canal.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-30
PANAMA ACTION STANDS.
Continued from first page.

to dispatch force TO the Isthmus or Panama
From this standpoint have no doubt that the
department and other commanders are prepar-
Ing their men for whatever service in the direc-
tion indicated they may be called on TO per-
form. A military force may be needed on the
isJhnnus IL the United States undertakes the
work of the construction of the canal, or for
the purpose of assisting in preventing the preda-
tory operations Of guerilla bands which may
result from the trouble between Colombia and
Panama
The general stafr OF the army has given some
consideration to the question OF the probable
necessity OF dispatching troops to the isthmus.
This has been stated heretofore. The future ac-
ton of the War Department will depend entirely
upon circumstances they develop. IL troops
are sent they Will go from New-York and from
San Francisco while such animals may be
needed will be transported from New-Orleans,
thus avoiding long passage by water,
IT Is known here that some OF the departments
of the army are making preparations. nota bly, at
San Francisco in the equipment OF the army for
the movement of any troops that may be needed,
having in view the sbility Of their being sent
TO the Isthmus OF Panama.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-30
JAPAN NOW FIT FOR WAR
NO LIMIT SET TO CREDIT.
Great Poscers Conferred on Govern
sncnt-4 Var Council.

Toxic. Dec 29.-An emergency ordinance.
promulgated late last night. invests the gov
eminent with practically unlimited credit for
the purposes OF military defence.
Three other ordinances were issued. relsting.
fret 10 the Seoul-Fusan Railway. which Is
brought more under official control: second. TO
the revision OF me organization Of the imperial
Military Headquarters IN time OF war; sno
third. to the creation OF g war council In time
OF hostiiities.
These ordinances Il is considered. completely
provide for al emergencies
Another cainet Council held to-day. last
ing nearly four hours.
The ordinances passed yesterday by the Cab
inet Council authorizing a guarantee Of the
principal and interest OF an issue Of 100000
yen debentures for the purpose Of expediting
work on the seoul-Fusan Railway. and which
elso provided for all possible military expenses
Cor the protection OF the railway and other in
terests. also authorize the government to utilize
100000 yen. the proceeds Of the Chinese war
indemnity, which hitherto has been devoted to
educational and other purposes as war fund
in addition, authorization is given TO Issue
Treasury notes repayable in FIVE years. and to
raise loans. repayable in two years. to an unlim-
ated extent
The Seoul-Fusan Railway becomes virtually a
government enterprise. The government guar
antees the capital OF 100000 yen and per
cent interest, and viii nominate the directors.
The new War Council win be composed of the
Ministers OF War and Marine and the chiefs OF
the military. naval and general STATS and lead
.k,a
emergency arrangements. the naval and mill
tary STATS are placed on the same footing.
Il is stated that at yesterdays luncheon the
Emperor unFeservedly invited the senior states
men and the councillors TO give their advice on
the existing crisis.
The PRONUNCIATION OF the ordinances has had
great effect in calming public impotence.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-30
LOREE SUCCEEDS LEEDS.
Becomes President of the Rock
IsEand-Leeds Chairman of Board.

The board OF directors OF the Rock Island Com
pany OF New-Jersey at a special meeting held here
yesterday accepted the resignation OF William b
Leeds as president and elected as his successor l.
T. Loree who has just retired from the Baltmors
and Ohio presidency. Mr.. Leeds was elected chair
man of the board OF directors being the first oceu-
pant OF that Office
Mr.. Ioree became president OF the Baltimore and
Ohio on June !. 1901. having been third vice-prsst-
dent OF the Pennsylvania lines west OF Pittsburg.
and his election was regarded as the fulhlment or
a previous rumor that the Pennsylvania Railroad
had become heavily interested In the Baltimore and
Ohio on account of it's rapid toward trunk
line perfection. He took up the development plans
originated by John K. cowen and Oscar G. Murray
and searched still further for methods and means
OF improvements. and he leaves the property At a
time when the millions spent for improvements are
beginning to show thoroughly satisfactory returns.
AS president OF the Rock Island company, which
is the holding company of the Chicago. Rock Island
and Pacific lines, Nh Loree viii be the executive
head OF one of the largest OF American railway
systems the total length of Its lines being in excess
OF sixteen thousand miles II is said in Wall Street
that he receive salary OF about $751; 600 year.
A meeting OF the directors of the Chicago Rock
Island and Pacific Railway Company also was held
yesterday al which Mr. Leeds and all the other
officers reelected. with one exception. B. L.
Winchei being chosen third president in place
OF J. NJ Johnson. The complete list is as follows;
W. B. Leeds. president; D. G. Reid. chairman OF
the board; Charles II. Warren. first vice-president
Robert Mather. second vice-president: B. L.
Winchell third vice-president John F. Stevens.
fourth vice-presdent; George H. Crosby. secretary
and treasurer
The following appointments were made by the
assistant treasurer in City, 9. F. Silson
assistant secretary and assistant treasurer IN Chi
II is understood tina; Mr. Loree win soon be
elected president Of the railway company: to sue
coed Mr. Leeds, who. II Is said, VIII take trip 10
Europs in few montns.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-30
PARKS MEN ACTIVE.
So Say Tzco HOuseSm;ths Who Are
ASSAULTED.

That the inner organization Of Local No. 2. Of the
Ironwcrkers. which it is alleged. did the wrecklng
of derrIcks and assaulting CT workmen in the
days when Parks Gar of the union. is stiII
very much alive. is the belief OF P. c. Mcclure.
secretary Of the New-York Housesmiths' Union
Two members of the new union who had attended
q meeting OF the organization Monday night,
came Teutonia Assembly Rooms. its headquar-
teTs yesterday morning and reported that they had
been attacked their way home after the meet
ing. by men who had followed them and who they
declared belonged to the Parks entertainment
committee.
One OF the men had long cut on his head, and
the right eye OF the other swollen and bloody.
The latter said he had been attacked by two men
at Thirteenth-st and Second-ave.. and the other
man Was upon ST. Marks Place and Third
by three men. In both cases assistance was
attracted by the noise and the ASSISTANTS fed.
Secretary MCGUIRE. of the new union, said that
a member OF the entertainment committee had
paid $40 for initiation and nearly admitted into
the new union. but identified at the last
moment and his money returned to him. Mcclure
said he knew that though members OF the
entertainment committee had left town the resi-
OF the gang were still around.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-30
NO PROTEST To RUSSIA
Continued from first page.

uand Levy. and Sons OF Judah. Colonel c. n. Losw-
enthal-
1t was decided that each grand marshal should
call special meeting OF his society at which res
oIutions will be passed These resolutions VIII all
urge that the good offices Of the government be
used far as possible for the better protection Of
the Jews in Kishneff. Copies OF the resolutions
will be sent to President Roosevelt and Members
Of Congress.
The use of the large hall Of Cooper Union has
been obtained for a mass meeting this evening.
The call for the meeting has been sent out by
Jewish newspaper, and 1t is expected that some of
the speakers at the meeting will be Joseph Baron
deSs, Ernest III. Crosby Louis Miller and the Rev.
Francis j. Clay Moran. There be resolutions
and speeches denouncing kussia's treatment of the
Jews. 1t is said, and appealing to the civilized world
against the massacre Kisninen
Advices received yesterday by THE Jewish Daily
News from its European correspondents confirm
the inJelnst nee ttiat Il rAIshlneu IS
serious ana that another general massacre OF Jews
Is threatened.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-30
FRANCE EXPECTS PEACE.
Officials Continue to Take Cheerful
ViezU of Situation.

Paris. Dec. CIT was asserted authorita-
lively to-day that the French government does
not believe that war between Russia and Japan
will break out. II is declared that the japanese
note which Russia Is now considering is not an
ultimatun and il is further asserted that II does
not even suggest a tate within which reply
shall be made by the Russian government One
OF the diplomats accredited TO Russia says the
Russian government considers the Japanese re-
ply 70 be rather satisfactory
II is said that there is 10 reason to believe
that the negotiations viii be interrupted by
Russia's reply. but il is understood that they
VIII continue until the details Of an agreement
are adjusted. Finally, IL is generally said here
that Russia viii show her willingness TO meet
Japan more than half way. but along the lines
already stated in The Associated Press's dis
patches
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-30
MIR. CHAMBERLAIN's COMMISSION.
Seventeen New Members Announced-Sir
Robert Herbert Chairman.

London. Dec "a list of seventeen additional
members OF Joseph Chamberlain's tariff commits
sion was issued this evening. including representa-
tives OF colonial interests It was announced that
Sir Robert Herbert formerly Under Secretary OF
State for the Colonies. and at one time agent gen.
eral for Tasmania, has accepted the Craftsmanship
Of the commission The list just issued includes
Sir John Cockburn. formerly Premier and Chief
Secretary Of South Australia; Francis Elgar, the
well known naval architect; Sir George Ryder
chairman of the Customs Commission: Sir Cecil
Smith. formerly High Commissioner for Borneo
and Sarawak, and Henry D. Marshall member OF
the council of the Royal Agricultural Society,"
The remainder Of the list comprises leading repre-
sentatiYes Of the trade of the United Kingdom
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-30
DENIED By Mr.. WILLIAMS.
Says No Seaboard designations
Haze Been Offered.

John Shelton Williams. president OF the seaboard
Air Line Railway. asked yesterday regarding the
reported pending changes in the official staff Of
that system, answered:
mo designations have been offered will be.
The annual meeting for the election OF officers OF
the Seaboard Air Line Railway will be held by
the board OF directors within the next thirty days
No changes expected to take place before that
together In entire harmony, and if any changes
should be made they will be such as will meet the
views OF the whole board, and will be satisfactory
TO all concerned.
THE reports that there have been any bitches
in the negotiations recently contaminated with the
Ryan-Coolidge interests unfounded, and mat
tiers are moving along smoothly and satisfactorily
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-30
tEr TELEGRAPH TO THE rRIBUNE.I

Baltimore. Dec. 29.-Several Baltimore and Ohio
officials close friends of l. F. Loree. who becomes
president of the Rock Island Company, viii. 1t Is
understood in railroad circles here. accompany
their chief to his new field Among these said
to be the General Manager. c. s. Sims, and the
General Superintendent w. C, LOree. of Pittsburs.
In case these vacancies should occur. Oscar c..
Murray. the new president OF the Baltimore and
Ohio. will appoint Baltimore and Ohio men to I'LL
Them although it is also reported that there will be
influx of Pennsyvania omcial material Should
Sims go with the Rock Island either the General
Superintendent Mr.. FitzGerald. Arthur Hale,
general uperintendent OF transportation. VIII be
general manager. Second Vice-President Hugh /.
Bond IL. and Third Vice President George l. Pot
ter, IL is expected will be advanced to first and
second vice presidents respectively.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-30
CHINA MAY JOIN JAPAN.
Pressure Brought to Bear on Russia
to Grant Demands.

London, Dec. So.-The Shanghai correspondent
Of THE Daily Mail" reports that Russia is more
inclined to make a concession to China with re-
gard 20 Manchuria- and says he learns that
unless Russia pays consideration to the Chinese
demands China viii join with Japan. The
correspondent also says that Yuan Shi Kai. to
whom has been intrusted the task of negotiating
with Russia. has a decided prediction for an
alliance with Japan. and that the Empress Dow
ager also favors one.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-30
FRENCH COLLIER THOUGHT LOST.
Fifty-0ne Men on Board-Warships Sent to
Seek Missing Vessel.

Paris Dec. 2s-It Is feared that the collier vienne
OF the French Navy, manned by hfty-one officers
and men. which left Rnchefort for Touon, has been
lost. The Minister Of Marine has sent warships
in search OF the missing vessel which is now nine
teen days out and though in the track OF steamers
has not been reported. Wrecksge cast up on the
coast OF Spain seems to confirm the apprehensions
The VienEe is iron single screw vessel ard
was built al Toulop in 1873 Her length is 2o4 feet
her beam 30 feet inches. and her mean draught
70 leet inches She has displacement or 2els
tons era speed u 4aJ knots. Her arms ruepf
consists or two tl-ineh breeehloading guns
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-30

tended to January Il After that date no bonds VIII
be received. except the payment OF penalty OF
$40 a bond.
It Is understood that the committee has on deposit
nearly all OF the bonds. and can declare the pan
operative at this time, If il desires Inc COM
mittee however, wishes to give every oohdnoIcer
opportunity to deposit, as il Is It's intenuon 70
protect all bondholders equally. However SONS
fmmediate ACTON must be taken, and IL ali OF the
bonds are not deposited by January ~ the eonl-
mittee will probably allow the moFtgage 70 De
foreclosed. and will protect the depositns pond
holders under such proceedings. and carry Out Ihe
plan in that way.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-30
EXPRESS DELIBERATELY WRECKED.
Cars Thrown From the Track, But No One
Hurt-Reward for Wreckers.
tBT TELEGRAPH 70 IN. rnlEusz.J

P1ttsburg, Dec PA train was deliberately
wrecked last night two miles south OF Newcastle
junction. on the PittsburS and Lake Erie Rail-
road. where the Buffalo and Cleveland express
plunged from the rails and eight OF The ten cars
composing IL we're hurled IN every direction Posi-
i've information was received ct TIE Offices Of the
railroad that the wreck was tie result OF mali
cious mischief. broken switch lock or lznuckIa
was found lying near the switch. Accordingly the
company offered reward OF 800 for The apprehen.
s1on 81 the miscgeanE
No one was hurt In the wreck
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-30

rant ore OF the largest tramp steamers afoat-
which arrived at the Lamberts' PoiTt coal piers
to-day. The coal Is 10 be taken 90 Yokohama and
the vessel Is expected to clear at the earliest pos
sibe data No effort has been made to conceal
the destination OF the steamer. The coal Is the
Sane as is used by ships OF the United States
navy.
Recently shipments OF Pocahontas coal have been
made 70 England FOR TIE British navy. The british
steamship Birmingham is booked 10 load $500 tons
OF coal in a few days for the United states SHIPS
az Manila
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-30
ARCHBISHOP BOURNE ENTHRoNED.
Impressive Ceremony in the Unfinished
Cathedral of Westminster.

London Dec. 29.-The Most Rev. Francis Bourne,
Roman Catholic Archbishop Of Westminster was
enthroned in the Cathedral OF Westminster
this morning. with the impressive ceremony Incl
dental 10 such occasions The great building
filed its capacity by ecclesiastical and lay mem
hers Of the Roman Catholic Church. the robes
OF the officiating clergy and the varied garbs OF
the numerous religious orders forming conspicu-
Gus contrast with the brick walls and bare. unin-
ished edifce.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-30
SUGAR TRUST GETS ANOTHER FIELD
TBT TELEGRAPH 10 TIE rRIsC

Salt Lake City. Dec. 2e.-Arrangements were COM
pleted to-day whereby the representatives In this
field OF the Western Sugar Refining Company OF
San Francisco. will retire on the last day OF the
year leaving the trust supreme in the Inter-roun-
tain sugar market. The trust already controls a n
tue sugar. factories In Oregon. Utah. Idaho ana
Colorado. In this State and idaho the Ilusl ls
associated with the Mormon church. President
Joseph F. Smith. OF the church. being head Of
three OF the factories
The change January 1 is said 20 be required
by a consolidation OF interests
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-30
LUCIN CUTOFF SINKING AGAIN
Date of Opening Has Had To Be Postponed
Once More.
lar TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE. /

lBY TELEGRAPH TO The TRIBCNEI
Salt Lake Dec 2a-The track on the I.ucin crt
on on the Southern Pacific across the Great SaIt
Lake is settling again in several places and thi.
has caused a postponement Of the date for run
,nlng regular trains ever the out-ofr, which had
oten set Tor January l. Announcement OF the
9penng day was made by +. H. Hartman on
Ihanksgiving Day relying the assurance OF
ensneers that the apparently bottomless lake hal
n rnnb been CONQUERED The track has since sunk
the passage OF regular trains. MANY men are az
work trying to check the sinking OF the roadned
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-30
wARsHIPs NOT YET BOUGHT.
Both Russia and Japan Bidding for New
Argentine Cruisers.

London. Dec. Pit was said at the japanese
Legation here tonight that no purchase had yet
been made o. the Argentine warships Moreno
and Rivsdavia. now building at Genoa Italy.
Russia has made counter bid. and the nego-
tistions are continuing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-30
MR. BEAUPRE ON WAY NORTH.
Minister Leaves Colon on the Yucatan-
Conference with MIR. Buchanan,

Colon, Dec 2e.-Wiliam I. Buchanan United
States Minister to Panama. came to Colon to-
day and conferred with Arthur NJ Beaupre,
United States Minister to Colombia, who ar
rived here yesterday his way to the United
States on leave of absence
Later In the day Minister Beaupre sailed on
the steamer Yucatan for New-York
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-30
TRACKLESs TRAIN TEST IN PARIS.
Successful Transmission of Power from Au-
tomobile to Carriages.

Paris, Dec. 29.-Paris witnessed to-day the
the conclusion Of the test, the train stopped at
the Elysee Palace, and the inventors received
the congratulations of President Loubet. The
train was composed Of motor carriage, similar
to an ordinary automobile. and five cars. The
invention consists In the transmission of suffi-
cient motive power from the carriage to move
each car
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-30
oLE0MARGARINE IN DINING CARS.
Pennsylvania Food Commissioner Will
Prosecute the Proprietors.
Tpr TELEGRAPH TO THE rBtnr,xE

Philadelphia. Dec. 2s.-Suits will shortly p.
brought against dining proprietors operating on
railroads IN this State by DR.. 3. Fl. Warren State
food and dairy commissioner for supplying their
patrons with impure. preserved OF adulterated
food The suits had their origin in the analysis OF
samples Of butter obtained In q dining car in Oc-
tober. OF these samples. OF cooking butter and
another OF table butter. upon analysis. proved to
be oieoraargsrine.