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New-York tribune., 1903-07-19
THOSE ISLANDS OURS.
SO Mr.. HAY BELIEVES.
Treaties on Which Our Claim to Isles
off BOrneo Is Based.

Washington July 1S-No communication has
yet reached the State Department from the Brit
ish Government about several islands off the
coast of Borneo. now in possession of the United
States which some members of the House of
Commons seem to think belong to Great Britain
The State Department. however, is prepared TO
give prompt and conclusive answer when Lord
Lansdowne's inquiry reaches here.
Before leaving Washington yesterday Secre-
tary Hay looked personally into the matter and
satisfied himself that the British Government
had not the shadow OF claim the islands in
question.
When the inquiry reaches here Acting Secre
tary Loomis, in replying. will call the attention
of the London government first to the treaty of
1855 between Great Britain, Germany and Spain.
by which the last named nation to have title
over all the islands outside a marine leagues
distance of the Borneo coast. Later in the
treaty which this government negotiated with
the Sultan Of Jolo for the purchase OF certain
Islands belonging to him dragnet clause was
inserted, claiming for the United States all those
islands which had been ceded to Spain by the
treaty of 1855
On file in the Office of Rear Admiral Bradford
chief OF the Bureau Of Equipment, are the charts
and maps showing the location of the seven ISL
ands in controversy-Baguan. Taganac, Bak-
kungaan, Lihman, Boaam, Sibaung and Lang
kayan. The islands are clearly outside of the
fore under the terms of the two treaties belong
to the United States
1t is said at the Navv Department that Rear
Admiral Evans knowing these facts. recently
sent one Of the Philippine gunbOats to the ISL
ands to survey them and mark them Amerl-
can territory 1t is explained that the islands
have strategical importance, and for this reason
the United States under no circumstances would
part with them.
New-York tribune., 1903-07-19
TOPICS IN PARIS.
Attacks on the Combes Cabinet Be
cause of Arrest of Fair Witnesses.

Special 10 The New-yors Tribune by French cable)
fCopyright; 1903: By The Tribune Assooiation)
Paris. July 1s-Now that the big goose berry
season IS in full swing, the French newspapers
are devoting as much space to the arrest of the
tNo PaTisians Mauranne and Masse accused
OF having given false testimony IN the United
states in the Fair viii case, as they do to the
condition Of the Pope The "Presse," the
"Patrie" the "Libre Parole" and LIN
tTansigeant" ere striving 70 utilize the ar
rest Of these two French citizens on the
complaint Of Mrs Vanderbilt, in her ca
pacity as heir Of Mr.. Fair, as a weapon
against the Minister Of Justice and the Conbes
Ca5.nst- Fer instance Roche -orts paper. lin
tEsnslgeant," editoriaIly denou ces the arrest a
4 scandalous violation Of liberty and the
rights Of man." and asks II the people of Pars
VI PEACEFUL witness without vigorous protest
~ american millionaire al his good viii and
pleSs ure setting the wheels OF French Justice IN
80" % -"prlson TWO worthy French citizens
SIMPLY because he was not satisfied with their
LIntransigeant" also asks: 'If it
- supposed that the heirs Of the late Mr.. Fair
bribed the TWO French witnesses We -, o,,- t,rr
asa WHO was IL that brought such extr' ord nary
influence 10 bear on the Minister NJ 1ustfce as
70 -hduce hirn to permit such an fufarov 10 be
4'1ec IN the very heart Of Paris al foreian
+nS'saton such is the noisy. discordant
lnene mat IS being worked for all thar 81 is
IN py the cler cal reactto-a-v and national
P'ess 10 oiseredit the ministry and this
aNaianehe Of abuse comes a. sort If curtain
Ioisel Io "hat we may expect when the famous
t1unoert trial opens in August. On the other
AaAo' me moderate papers such as the
-eifps' lie Jouranl des Debats." the .eAfatin d"
me Figaro" The "Siece" which devote
Two columns each TO a narrat on Of the oir-
SUilSIances Of the Fair catastro,he avoid
Jumping at conclusions and judging the case he
Iofe ne evidence is disclosed al the forth on7fng
3lsL The question becon es very sir,nls u,bzn
e@9Inineo on technical legal grounds vyi+bof,+
political bias. and in a nutshell fs naval, r..
- 11c'e OF the French code Of or m,naI nro-
OeouTe provides that any French citizen guilty
q giving false testimony at home or ahrosd
car be proceeded against crimirauv -, n.
SEeneh tribunals. even when the falsA tss.ir.o,,-
vas given IL d court Of 4 foreign coun+r,, 60
mat the whole controversy Is not 4 ores.fo, 80
-a"' out one Of fact. 70 be determined ~, a
'Iencn tribunal That is 20 say Is the Guidance
"A'cA mas not yet been disclosed. suH7cfen, 70
s1"s'antiate the charge made by Nr Fairs
HSHs NAT the two French cycl SITS Mau,arrs ar5
.-@Sse' gave false testimony In the rece7t bear-
--s IN the United States? II they did tbev are
@'ieaa0ie 70 the French statutes invoked bv
.---'iisl acton now brought against them in a
oiaT legal way by Mrs. Vanderbilt
me faculty Of the University of Paris bas
A0o
ieo the subVention accorded hv The o,,,,
New-York tribune., 1903-07-19
COURSE WAS UNUSUAL.
Russia's Tie7o of Publication Of
Kishinef Petition.

St. Petersburg. July 1S,-The Foreign Office
authorizes the statement that the reason for its
refusal to accept the Kishinef petition was the
uralterable objection Of the Russian Govern
ment to outside interference in the internal af-
fairs of the EN- 2ire. and that, even had the petit
ton been acceptable as a diplomatic document
Russia would have regarded the publication of
the text before transmission unusual The
Foreign Office says that ii is willing to regard
the incident as closed. and adds that Russia
continues to cherish American friendship
The Police Commissary of the Kishinef dis
trict has transmitted to the police conlmissaries
in his Jurisdiction the following circular:
AS result of the disturbances at Kishneff. April
Is and 90 and in consequence also. OF the alarming
reports in circulation and the possibility of fresh
disorders many Jewish families left Kishinef and
settled in villages OF the district contrary to the
law of May. 1882 Consequ entity with view TO
avoiding the very dIsagreeahle results to which
this might lead. I herewith instruct commissaries
to take vigorous measures for the expulsion OF
such Jews from localities where they have no right
to live. think 1t my duty to add that If COM
rnissaries fail to carry out these instructions !
will deem myself obliged to inform the Governor
thereof
New-York tribune., 1903-07-19
KINGS IRISH VISIT.
Royal Party to LeaUe Buckingham
Palace To-morrO1U.

London, July 1S.-The preparations for the
approaching visit OF King Edward to Ireland are
completed. and there is every indication that
an enthusiastic reception will be accorded to his
majesty through his tour In official circles the
hope is entertained that good political and social
results will follow the royal visit.
The Irish cities generally have agreed to pre-
sent addresses OF welcome to the King. The
conservative press of the United Kingdom de-
clares that the action of the Dublin Corporation
in refusing to present address to his mai
esty in nowise represents the general sentiment
Of the city where the decorations are unusually
elaborate and the preparations extensive. While
"tebel Cork has not only agreed upon an ad-
dress. but like of the cities included In the
itinerary, is preparing a welcome for the SOW
ereign on generous scale.
The King and Queen will leave Buckingham
Palace at 1910 o'clock on Monday afternoon
and preparations have been made in London to
give their majesties an enthusiastic godspeed
The royal special train will leave Euston Sta
tion at l p. m and no stops will be made until
the Holyhead Pier is reached. at O'Clock, the
run averaging ifty-two miles hour
The royal yacht Victoria and Albert arrived at
Holyhead tonight She will take the royal party
to Kingstown. whence they will proceed to Balls
bridge, outside OF Dublin. Thence the State
entry into the city will be made. The procession
state and the royal household, with the royal
standard preceding their majesties' carriage.
The military feature of the royal entry into Dub
lin will however be insignificant only small
detachment of metropolitan police leading and a
single troop OF the Royal Horse Guards clos
ing the procession.
The Victoria and Albert, according to the pres
ent arrangement, will proceed to the west coast
Of ireland. and the King and his party will re-
embark at Berehaven and sail for Queenstown.
One of the popular features of the stay Of the
King and Queen at Dublin will be the greeting
of their majesties by children Of the city in
Phoenix Park. where Queen Alexandra will re-
ceive bouquet from of the schoolgirls.
The most extraordinary precautions have been
taken to protect King Edward through his visit.
in view of the attitude of the factions opposing
the recognition of the King the ruler of Ire
land, the Nationalist leaders having, since the
royal visit first proposed stated that the
Irish people would not be content to welcome his
majesty to Ireland King until Home Rule
should have been granted
New-York tribune., 1903-07-19
BREWER PRAISES HAY.
Says Ours Is Among the Most
UnSeLfsh and Honest Nations.

Des Moines Iowa. July lS.-David J. Brewer.
Associate Justice of the United States Supreme
Court. in addressing the Iowa State Bar Associa-
ton here yesterday defended the power OF equita-
bic injunction and its exercise by the federal
courts. and predicted and advocated for it wider
scope. He said:
Unless the law is to place itself out OF harmony
with the advancing civilization, the right to pre-
vent wrong should have an enlarged, rather than
junction will eventually die out Ind it will be felt
by all that the power is exercised only when
mand.
The diplomacy OF the government Is now on the
highest plane. Not the MachiavelH and Talley-
rand type but the lJohn Hay type, marks this
honest of the nations of the world
New-York tribune., 1903-07-19
NO FEVER EPIDEMIC IN ITHACA.
Or. soper Says Steps Have Been Taken to
Remove the Sources Of Pollution

ithaca n Y, July is.-In answer to inquiries
concernirs the accuracy OF recent press reports
20 the effect that typhoid fever Is again prevalent
- T+Laoa the following statement was made to
dav by DR. George A Soper. representative az
IInaca Of the STATE Department OF Health:
There is no epidemic OF typhoid fever at ithaca;
The total number OF known cases Is nine U
tbaSa thrse are more than two weeks Old Care
fIl watch Sas been kept for new cases since me
sodemfc OF last spring. and al illness Wncn rnishL
later prove TO be typhoid has been prudent4y re-
gardsd as suspicious -, -
Factorv except for the public water supply Ine
srfsntiOu AZ the Local Board OF Health mas peer
~siad "a this subject and energetic steps are now
bsing taken 10 remove the sources os pollution
TLaTs is nothing in the situation which need cause
alarm n residents Of the city or intending vsitoIs
New-York tribune., 1903-07-19
GEN. BRUGERE THROWN BY HORSE
Accident Prevented His Presence at Celebra-
tion On July Il

Paris July 18.-Consderable surprise having been
expressed over the failure of General Brugere
commander in chief of the French Army. to at
teno the luncheon given bv President Loubet and
the dinner given by War Minister Andre on the
occasion of the national holiday July IA, it now
transpires that General Brugere the victim
Of an accident the day preceding those func-
tons While returning on horseback from in
srection. accom- panied by his son-in-aw. who is
a member Of the staff. both their horses fell
General Brugere's hand caught under the
h41of of his son-in-ow's horse and vas oadiy hurt
The general was ordered to take fortnight's rest
and he is spending it on his estate near Orleans
New-York tribune., 1903-07-19
RAILROADS MAKE DENIALS.
I. C. and c., M. and St. P Say They Do Not
Discriminate in Freight Rates.

Washington July l8.-The Illinois Central Rail-
road to-day fled with the Interstate Commerce
Commission an answer 10 an order of the commis-
IN regarding the roads rates on grain and grain
products The illinois Central denits that II mas
made large advances in rates Ia the latter nan oi
ieO2 and denies that It's rates. including locai
charges are unreasonable or oIscriminatlVe, -
II 50 denies that IL has made or published rates
on grain grain products ortgina ting west OF se %
division of the through rates made by connecting
lines on such traffic
Washington. July Is-The Chicago Milwaukee,
and ST Paul Railroad to-day Med an answer WIZ
the Interstate Commerce Commission denying the
co-rnfafnt of the Cannon Fails Elevator CoEnpsLtS
Of Minnesota that its rates on wheat, KS LEts,oa1o
otf - small grains from Cannon Falls to SnlCaSo
and Minneapolis are unjust and discriminatnS'
New-York tribune., 1903-07-19
SAYS BIBLE WAS MUTILATED.
Suits Over the Property of Nancy Priddy
in Kansas City Ended.

Kansas City. No. July B-Ihe Iast OF tne SUITS
brougbt bv " c Priddy and other heirs OF Nancy
Priddy to secure possession OF residence property
In Independence Boulevard. IN this city valued az
81 600 OO was decided against the comp!anantS yes
Nancy Friday died in Oregon IN lss2 az the age OF
sxtv-six years A tombstone placed over Ast sFass
90 mi IN evidence BY the defen1 n1antS VINO as
serted that the figures had been changed % % N
an srfOrt 10 prove that the woman, Wnen Sne tidnS-
Sarred her property years ago. was not OF age
n was shown also that the family Bloie- Containing
thA date OF birth, had been nut. lated
In deciding in favor Of the defendants. VINO n, "a
.Ir5a sone OF the best known men or thiS clIys
TTSga cbSo1 said. ''I believe the tombstone vas
SSsscrsteS ard The family Bible mutilated for ths
nrrposa OF this suit
New-York tribune., 1903-07-19
FIGHT FOR ORIENTAL FREIGHT.
And, the Steamship Companies May Cut
Their Rates Still Lower.

San Francisco, July 1S.-The fight for freight for
the Orient Is stin on It started by the Pacific
Mail Company in consequence OF the encroachment
OF the China Commercial Steamship Line on It's
territory The Occidental and Oriental Company
and che Togo Kisen Kaisha have followed In the
footsteps Of the Pacific Mall The reduction has
extended to the northern lines. which are carrying
flour TO the Orient at SIS ton. The China CONNER
cial Company Is nurrylng TO San FRANCISCO the olS
steamers Cavering and Lothean. and the Korea, or
the Pacific Mail Company. also will be loading
about the same time
Another cut in rates Is looked Tor.
New-York tribune., 1903-07-19
GUESTS OF EMPEROR WILLIAM.
He Let's Tourists on the Auguste Victoria
Visit the HohenzolIern.

Berlin. july 1S-A dispatch from Molde. Norway.
announces that the German imperial yacht Hohen-
zollern and the Hamburg American Line steamer
Aug7Iste Victoria from New-York. have arrived
there the latter having American tourists
on board Emperor William permitted the pas
seneers Of the Auguste Victoria 70 visit the Hohen-
zo1lern and races occurred between the boats Of
49,. ,z,o vessels The Emperor rewarded the victors
with r-onev prizes.
smore the guests who were invited 70 dine on
~ tyobanzolie~n was General Draper, formerly
ITrired States Minister at Rome
New-York tribune., 1903-07-19
NEW SOURCE OF RUBBER.
An African Plant, Which Grows Under
ground, Said to Produce Good Quality.

Washington July 18-In reporting to the Depart
ment Of Commerce and Labor. Consul General
Guenther says that the Bureau Reuter- states that
a Liverpool firm which does a large trade with
West and Southwest Africa, recently received
species of plant. hitherto unknown. that produces
rubber The plant grows undeTg ground, and PROP
ably will he found in English West Africa.
If the bark Of the plant is broken the rubber
keeps the pieces together and is OF extreme elias
tclty The RI bber is directly beneath the bark
and is said to he of unsurpassed quality OTdl-
narily the roots. when about one month old con
tain from to Gle per cent Of rubber: II the bark
is removed the percentage is from II to Is
New-York tribune., 1903-07-19
ADDITIONS TO GERMAN FLEET.

Berlin July 18.-The 'Tageblatts' correspondent
at Kiel says that the German East Asiatic Squad
ron will in the of the year. be strengthened
by three vessels the cruiser Sperber, the river
gunboat Tsing-Tau and the weasel presented to
the government by German feet societies abroad.
Other additions will give that station six
vessels of which number three will be detailed for
service on the Yangtse- -Kiang.
New-York tribune., 1903-07-19

Enough starch 70 do the family washing OF the
en+fra Ststa OF New-York for month left Oswego
IN a special train last Friday morning. over the
Iacka wanna Railroad. consigned TO the National
Starch Company at Chicago The train was loaded
Of the starch cornpanys factory in OSweSo- and
the shipment was one OF the largest Of the kind
ever sent out Through the starch companys en-
terprtse twenty-five Lacka wanna box cars oI
sta ndard build, each capable or loading o. 1OI
bounds were secured for the movement. ana
speciaI schedule was prepared. in order that the
train might stop at regular passenger statlons
New-York tribune., 1903-07-19

At first glance the foregoing dispatch appears
to contradict the official announcement made in
Washington Thursday Of the receipt Of China
promise to open several ports in Manchuria to
the worlds trade, and Russias formal assurance
of her assent This. however is the case.
The Washington dispatch did not say that the nego-
tiations had been concluded that the ports had
been specified. 1T is gathered said the dispatch.
from the ommunica tions received lat Washing
ton) that they (he ports to be opened are Moukden
and Ta-Kung-KaOe."
New-York tribune., 1903-07-19
JACOB EPPlNGER INDICTED.

San Francisco July B,-The grand jury last night
returned an indictment against Jacob Eppinger. OF
the grain firm Of Eppinger & Co.: which went into
insolvency some time ago. with Liabilities IN the
neiehborhood Of 100000 and assets OF only
fraction OF that sum- He is indicted for obtaining
money under false DreJences in hypothecatinS
worthless warehouse recelDJS with certain banks
His bond was dxed at $1,000. and was Immediately
FOr hnO iD0
New-York tribune., 1903-07-19
TO THANK THESE DANES.
Washington Grateful for Courtesies
ShOzUn at McKays Funeral.

Washington July ls.-At the instance Of Rear
Admiral Cotton and Captain Hemphill. Of the
Kearsarge the Navy Department has requested
the state Deoartment to make suitable acknowl
odement to the civil and military authorities epd
the people Of Nyborg Denmark. for the extraordi-
nary manifestation Of sympathy exhibited by them
on the occasion of the death and burial at that
place on June 1e. of Frederick Mckay. an appren-
tice on the Kearsa rye, enlisted from Boston A
Verv large military escort provided by the
Danish officials. and the wife of the Mayor Of the
town walked three miles in order to place Wreath
on the coffin of the dead sailor
New-York tribune., 1903-07-19
PORTS NOT YET SELECTED.
Russian Foreign Office Says Details Are Still
To Be Arranged.

ST. Petersburg. July 18.-The Foreign Office
states that the Manchurian question has not
reached a stage tustifying formal statement
at this time 1t points out that the pourparers
continuing. and that the ports to be opened
have not been selected or the details arranged
Nothing has yet appeared IN any Russian paper
on either of these questions
New-York tribune., 1903-07-19
a JAMES J. coRBETT HURT BY GAS.

Chicago july lg-Four men employed al Seven
teth-st and Stony Isand-ave. were injured. one
seriously. by an explosion of gas in the sewer
early to-day. The noise Of the explosion could De
Tesrd for blocks The victims, who were all city
enployes were James j. Corbett James Hickey,
Hugh Ward and E. J. Shaughnessy.
New-York tribune., 1903-07-19
AIRSHIP SAFE IN STORM.
But Instead of Sailing the Heavens Il
Drifted in a Wild Houseboat.

Wide Water. va-. July ls.-After IL had been
bufeted for hours by a strong southeast gale Pro
fessor Langleys houseboat containing his airshlp,
slipped its moorings this morning and travelled
two miles up the Potomac. Watchers on the Vir-
ginia shore expected 20 IT driven up the mouth
Of Chappawamic Creek. Just below Quantico but
an ANCHORAGE was found in shoal water before the
gale abated
The vessel dragged with 1t one OF the two large
buoys between which 1t first anchored. Pro
fessor Langley is said to have been board while
the house was drifting There is no damage to the
New-York tribune., 1903-07-19
TELEPHONE TRUSTEES HIT.
They Hold Erie Telephone Stock and Now
Will Have to Pay Tax to lowell

Lowell. Mass July 1s--A decision Of the United
states Supreme Court adverse to the several tTus-
tees Of the Erie Telephone stock who live In LoWeA
and establishing the value OF an assessment On
tI;s srocLs ov the Lowell city government. N Ine
sIlTn Of $3.50 90 each has been received mere ~.
T-1a state courts upheld the assessment as Valios
sn5 the trustees appealed on the ground tnat mere
0ss not due process OF the law IN rnaAlns LnS
ss@esSTs7t Tne Supreme Court denies the appeal
oSsr1,j-S the decision OF the State courts
New-York tribune., 1903-07-19
GRAND cHIEE ARTHUR's FUNERAL.

Cleveland. July ls--The funeral services OF GFano
r,Lte4 p NJ Arthur OF the Brotherhood OF Loco
motive Engineers. who died suddenly IN Wtnnipes
on thursday night wiz Be held here AZ 5ne fS-'ily
= 7-s No 1 EuCld-aVe-. on AOnOdy At : y, -
-, SI,rfst viii be private. No remarks VII oe
MADE except By the Rev Paul p Sutpssn. OF 49,, Sn-
so-o,5 prrsbvterian Church OF Wnicn NJ, AIssAls.
Sss member The body VIII arrive 70 SIsVsi@i7s' -
s,e s~,,@sv aveaing Assistant Granc CnleI a .
9o,,7@scr o. of the brother hood wFo Is lylng II "a
55oSrjfSsI a. Meadvie. Penn. was reported % %
-Yig rTv to-day.
New-York tribune., 1903-07-19
FAIR WITNESSES TO BE FREED.
Question of Their Arbitrary Arrest To Be

Paris July ls-on the application of counsel for
A. ]. Moranne and Lucien Mas, the witnesses In
the Fair will case, who were arrested on Wednes-
day in connection with their testimony given in
New-Yor the examining magistrate has ordered
the prisoners provisional release
In the Chamber of Deputies to-day NJ Faure
Minister of Justice regarding the arbitrary arrest
of the two witnesses A. j. Moranne and Lucien
Mas at the instance OF a wealthy foreigner.
New-York tribune., 1903-07-19
NO NEW PLANS FOR SHIPS.
The Idaho and the Mississippi Are To Be
Built as Originally Approved.

Washington. July 1S.-To prevent confusion
Secretary Moody took occasion to-day TO relt-
crate the fact that there had been and would
be no reopening Of the question of the 1900 ton
ships Idaho and Mississippi, plans for when
were approved some time ago. The ships VIII
be contracted for and built as designed oy the
hoard construction.
New-York tribune., 1903-07-19
rue REV 2. c. FooTe STRICKEN.

San Francisco July ls-The Rev R c Foeas
- ,.,r,a, has been stricken with paralysis
for some time he was uneopsei9us eIe = ss Nas
to-a5 fhat he could not survive. Later DIS conn-
tII VAS reported 10 have considerably Improved
New-York tribune., 1903-07-19
TO TEST THE COAL LICENSE ACT.

Boston July lS-DepIty Marshal Waters to-day
served papers on Secretary OF State Ohn summon
ing him to appear in the United States Circuit
Court on Monday July q. answer TO a bill in
equity brought by William A Atwater. OF New
York with view determining the constitution.
ality Of the State law governing coal oeaIsfs
lIRN
New-York tribune., 1903-07-19
W0MAN's BODY ON BEACH.
Washed Up at Port Stanley, ont.-suspiciOn
of Murder.

Port Stanley. ont July lG-The body OF a woman
about twenty-five years old was washed upon the
beach Of this summer resort yesterday apparently
had not been In the water more than twenty-four
hours. The body was styshly dressed
An ugly looking cut the right temple gives rise
to a suspicion OF murder. There was nothing about
the body OF clothing by which the wonans identity
could be established.
New-York tribune., 1903-07-19
goy FATALLY HURT IN WRECK.

watertown S D.. July IS-In collision on the
Great Northern Railroad. between passenger and
freight trains here to-day. boy named Grogan.
who was riding in the freight engine. was probably
fatally hurt and three trainmen seriously hurt
None of the passengers were hurt further than
beine severely shaken up