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was graduated with the class OF rs of which he
was salutatorian He took Up the study of law at
once in connection with newspaper work as court
reporter for THE Cincinnati Commercial" In 1880
ne was graduated from the Cincinnati Law School
and began the practice OF his profession The next
year he appointed assistant prosecuting attor-
ney for Hamilton County. In 1882 he resigned TO
accept from President Arthur an appointment as
Collector Of Internal Revenue for the Ist District
of Ohio. The duties Of this place, however proved
dlstasteful TO him, and at the end Of one year he
resigned and resumed the practice Of law In 1858
ne was made assistant county solicitor, and a few
months later. when Judge JudSon Harmon
signed his place on the bench of the Superior
Of the United States, Governor Foraker appointed
MT Taft to fl the uneXpired term. In 1888 he was
elected to succeed himse Z, but before completing
the I'VE years term President Harrison appointed
MIN Solicitor General of the United States In
he was appointed Judge Of the United States Cir
cult Court for the With District and the crea-
ton Of the Court OF Appeals he assigned
that bench.
In March 1900 President Mckinley appointed him
chairman Of the commission to the Philippines, for
the purpose Of organizing and establishing civil
government. already commenced by the military
authorities" This work begun IN April and
n preliminary report was made in August. In June
the islands. arranged jud,cc,,-y system and ap-
pointed a judge and law officers. On July 4, 1901
Judge Taft became Civil Governor and the work
OF promoting peace and prosperity in the islands
has steadily continued under his administration
Governor Taft IS man of fine physique,
effects Of that early training in his capacity for
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-26
EUROPE'S NAP CHANGED.
The Little District of MOresnet
Transferred to Belgium.

Berlin, Aug. 25.-Altenberg. or Neutral
Moresnet. the little neutral district barely COW
ering one and a half square miles and having
population of some twenty-five hundred souls.
has ceased to be- Prussia having surrendered
to Belgium in view Of a cash consideration that
at present is not disclosed This nook OF ter
ritory. where Holland Belgium and Prussia
meet belonged TO Austria from 1898 to 1914.
Following the NapOleonic settlement both Bel
GUM and Prussia claimed Moresnet- They
agreed in 1916 to let the inhabitants rule them
selves, and since then Moresnet has been prac-
tically a republic. governed by an elected Mayor
and cOUncilmen, the statutes being the
Napoeonic code. The inhabitants had the free
use Of the stamps Of either country. trade was
absolutely free, and the people were exempt
from military service. Prussia and Belgium had
a dispute over the Galnei zinc mines In Mores-
net in 1871, but it did not result In a change IN
the government.
The republics affairs ran smoothly until few
tanned the cOuncilrnen's consent to erect a gam
ing pavilion. which was designed to rival Monte
Carlo. The concessionaires agreed to build
electric railroads to neIghboring towns. to main
tain parks and various institutions. and to share
in this way the profits OF the roulette tables
with every Inhabitapt. A casino was opened
last week, and the German and Belgian press
contained reports of persons at the tables, esp6-
cialIy rich youths from Cologne. The attention
Of both governments was drawn TO the anOuna-
lOus status Of the territory. and q quick ex-
change Of communications resulted IN an agree
ment that Prussia would sell her claim to Bel
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mony enacted by numerous tribes on various West
reservations every year.
Within the last ten years. Professor Mooney
says he has witnessed four of these Dances which
were held with the full knowledge and sanction Of
the agent He denies that any dancer was strung
up with cords. and says that Of the thirty-nine
Indians who took part in the dance recently held
one was anxious to undergo the peculiar form OF
torture in accordance with of sacrifice. Pro-
lessor Mooney says that public council of chiefs
held, and he advised against anything in the
nature OF torture, although he learned afterward
that on the last night of the dance the referred
to had two Sits made in his breast with a knife
each cut being about half inch in length. He
declares that he not present, and did know
OF the occurrence until the next day.
PROFESSOR Mooney refuteS the charge that he hired
or insugated an Indian to drag buffalo skull by
means of cords passed over skewers fixed in the
mans shoulders. He declares he present
when the started. but that later Mr. Seger. the
superlnte ndent, who, it is said, made the charges
against him, witnessed the act, and attempted no
interference.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-26
FIGHTS IN ADRIAN0PLE.
MANY TURKS BLOWN UP.
Fort at Tniada Taken-Rebels Near
COnStantinOpIe.

Sofa. Aug 25.-Following the departure OF the
Russian squadron from Iniada, the insurgents
attacked and captured a fort there. The bands
are especially active around Losengrad, where
number of villages have been burned. Eigh-
teen reVolutionists at Mahla attacked 20 bashl-
bazouks, who intrenched themselves in a stone
tower The revolutionists blew up the tower
with dynamite at night and killed all the
bashi- bazouks
The Turkish jewellers along the Bulgarian
frontier are greatly alarmed and have left
their houses and retired into the interior The
insurgents attacked a Turkish frontier post at
hobtshas and killed thirty-six soldiers
Many Turks are attempting to cross the from
tier, but the Bulgarian guards have turned
them back The insurrectionary movement is
reported TO have gained strength. particularly
in the districts Of Kukusch. Gerglele, Enidje,
Vardar. Voden and the environs Of Salonica.
Both sides are reported to have lost heavily.
At SoInia, Uskub the Turks attacked the
insurgents, but were obliged to retire because
of bombs which were thrown among them
The Sofia Post" the revolutionary organ,
states that twelve Servian officers have crossed
the frontier to help the insurgents.
A revolutionary band has appeared at the viii
lage Of Tcherkeskoi, between Adrianople and
Constantinople. within six hours of the Sultan's
capital The insurgents and Turks fought, and
afterward the Circassian inhabitants of the vii
lage pillaged and destroyed three Bulgarian vii
lagos in the neighborhood. killing all the men,
women and children. except a few who escaped
to the mountains.
The Macedonian fugitives in Bulgaria are pre-
pairing to send deputation to ST. Petersburg to
inform the Car Of the pitiable condition OF
Macedonia, and to beg for his intervention. The
Bulgarian Archbishop of Varna has promised to
head the deputation, which is now awaiting the
permission of the Holy Synod TO enter Russia,
such permission being necessary when a foreign
prelate desires TO visit the Russian Empire.
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POSTAL scandal REPORT.
Efforts to Suppress 1t Not Likely to
Succeed.
IRON THE TRIBUNE BUREAU

Washington, Aug. 25.-There are unmistakable
indications in Washington that strong political
pressure will be exerted to prevent the report Of
Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Bristow
being made public at the close of the
rent investigation. That such pressure will
prove awaiting is doubted by those in a position
to speak, for the reason that both the President
and the Postmaster General have declared
have said that the facts will all be made public
at the proper time-that absolutely nothing
would be concealed.
Those familiar with the investigation argue
that il is imperative, from a point Of view Of
justice and policy, that the full report be given
10 the public. 1t is well known that many per-
sons have been under investigation whose rec
o-ds have been found to be without flaw, and
they will feel that they deserve the exoneration
Mr.. BTistow's report Will furnish.
In other instances the department and the
Fourth Assistant Postmaster General have been
subjected to criticism because certain officials
Of whose guilt they were morally certain have
not been prosecuted, and it is commended that
the publication OF the full report would prove
to the public that no stone had been left
turned by the Postmaster General his sub
ordinates to bring the guilty officials to justice.
Sincere friends Of the administration assert that
nothing less than full and complete report OF
the investigation, now nearing q close, will
serve to demonstrate to the public the amount
Of work it has entailed the thoroughness with
which it has been conducted, and the fairness
which has been displayed toward the guilty and
the innocent, and thus fOreStan the partisan
criticism certain to ensue if an effort at secrecy
is displayed when the investigation is ended.
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REPORT ON SOUTH AFRICAN WAR.
Great Britain's Unpreparedness Strongly
Condemned Secretary Blamed.

London, Aug. 25.-The report Of the royal
commission on the South African War. issued
this afternoon. adds little information to that
already published. 1t refrains from comment
ing the conduct of individual officers. strong
ly condemns the lack of preparations for war,
Endorses Lord LansdoWne's opinion. expressed
on May 81, 1900. that such a condition is full
Of peril to the empire and says "unsatis
factory and insufficient safeguard has since
been suggested to prevent a recurrence of so
serious a scandal"
From the beginning to the end Of the war
ASA troops were engaged and, owing to the
drain caused by the South African defence,
Great Britain became dangerously weak In
1900.
The commission asserts that the true lesson
of the war is that no system Is satisfactory
outside Of the limit Of the regular imperial
forces and confirms the necessity for a higher
degree Of intelligence in the men and a well
educated staff.
Lord Esker, member Of the commission, in
a supplementary report says the unprepared-
ness in 1899 shows that the War Secretary was
guilty either Of culpable neglect or ignorance
Of the facts, and urges the reorganization OF
the War Office, the abolition Of the position OF
commander in chief, and the appointment OF
general commanding the army, separate from
the War Office.
Another recommendation of Lord Esker urges
that every boy Of seventeen who is physically
fit should be compelled to undergo course or
training in national cadet schools. which
should be established through the country.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-26
MENoTTI GARIBALDrS FUNERAL.
Great Demonstration of Sympathy at Rome
Many Officials Present.

Rome. Aug 25-The funeral Of Menotd Carl
baIdi. the eldest of the patriot. was held to-
day and evoked great popular demonstration OF
sympathy For hours before the procession was
expected the streets were crowded with people,
packed so densely that vehicular traffic was
stopped. It is estimated that $4,000 saw the pro-
cession. The body was carried from the HOUSE,
and placed on a gun carriage by q party Of Carl
baldian's wearing red shirts On the coffin was
laid the red shirt cap and sword Of the dead gen
eraI and a quantity OF flowers. The procession
which was Of military character, was followed
by four artillery wagons carrying Wreatns ana
flowers.
including the members of the Senate the Chamber
and MunicipaI Council attended the funeral. the
King being represented BY Nlce-AdmlraI NORM
the Foreign Minister The troops OF the garrison
of Rome were drawn up j squares and rendered
military honors the coffin passed. Many work
ingmenfs societies. and various boys societies, IN
which Menotti Garibaldi took an interest TOOK
part in the procession. = ,-
was taken across the Canpagna 70 the village
of Albano. The body Will be buried on MenottI's
o CaranO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-26
WILL NOT FORFEIT RIGHTS.
That, Says Beavers's Counsel, Is Reason He
Stays Out of Brooklyn.

THE newspapers think that Mr. Beavers is
evading trial" said William NJ Seabury. OF Morgan
& Seabury counsel for George W. Beavers. for
merIy the superintendent Of the Division Of SAL
aries and Allowances Of the Postof7ce Department
now under indictment in the Brooklyn judicial dis
trict in q talk yesterday with 6 Tribune reporter
but his desire is to establish his innocence at
once. In my opinion, there can be but one conclu-
sion be drawn from the present state Of affairs
and that IS. that the prosecution has what
ever against him and is well Of that fact
I'VE are here. and ready TO go before any
commissioner in this district for a preliminary
hearing but II we go to Brooklyn forfeit our
substantial rights. This is technicalty and
there is disposition to evade trial In fact,
Of the objects OF the request for examination
here Is to prove in the speediest way Mr. Beavers's
innocence of any charge against him. II volun-
tarilv went 10 Brooklyn he would receive pre-
liminary hearing whatever. He would have TO
plead TO an indictment at once. and would not
have any opportunity TO prove his innocence till
his trial. which might not take place for Aonths.
and would have remain under the stigma of the
Indictment. I do not see how an accused person
car DO more than we have offered TO do
IF they have no why did they secure an IN
dictment. and II they have case why don't they
come over in this district? Mr.. Beavers is here
and whenever there is any process for him in this
district we will produce him. At q preliminary
hearing ne could establish his innocence beyond
an Sha
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-26
ARMY AND NAVY ORDERS.

Washington Aug. 25-The following army and
navy orders have been issued:
ARMY.
Cautain GEORGE z 6TOCkLE, from Troop TO q. sth
CAPTAIN MORTIMER O. BIGELow. from Troop to B.
CAPTAIN WILLIAM WALLACE. 18th Infantry TO Portland
ore charge OF recruiting station. relieving Captain
George W McIver. Tth Infantry. who VIII proceed 20
Major EBWIN P ANDRUs Sd Cavalry from Fort
Apache 10 Department o. Dakota
First Lieutenant RALPH 5. PORTER, assistant surgeon
detailed examining board al Fort LeaVen-
worth vice First Lieutenant William NJ Smart as
sistant surgeon.
First Lieutenant BEN LEAR. Jr. loth C2FaIy 70 De-
parIEaen1 % California
NAVY
Commander T. Il STEVENS. detached Naval War Col
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-26
PUTS IT UP TO JOHNSON.
He Appointed Graf, Van Colt Says-Latter
Not Worried About Salary Deduction.

Postmaster Van Colt said yesterday that he did
not think be would have to stand the loss Of about
s. 200 paid to H. c. Graf for salary employe
Of the department Of George W. Beavers, formerly
superintendent OF the division Of salaries and allow
ances and now under Indictment. decided by the
Controller Of the Treasury and the auditor of the
Postoffce Department
Nj. Van Colt said Graft was not put on the pay
roll v Beavers but by order Of First Assistant
Postmaster General Johnson, which he, Mr.. Van
Colt had oDeyed He put on January Z 1891
and had worked in New-York and all over the
country repairing cancelling machines.
Mr.. Van Colt thought the whole thing would
right itself. He said he was not worrying about
standing the loss of the 81 200 the case TO
be decided between the department and the Con-
troller, and he should leave il absolutely in their
han
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-26
TEN BURNED At BUDAPEST.
Francis Joseph Visits the Injured and
Thanks the Rescuers.

Budapest. Aug. 25.-It is now believed that. apart
from those who were killed by jumping from the
building. only ten persons persisted in the IRE
which broke out yesterday evening in GoIdberg's
fancy goods warehouse here
Emperor Francis Joseph to-day visited the IN
tured persons who are now in the hospital. and
spoke TO each OF them He a5terward proceeded
on foot TO the scene of the coaAagration and
thanked those who helped to life His majesty
was warmly cheered by enormous crowd which
thrCuged the neighbOrhOCd.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-26
TURKISH CONSUL ANGRY.
Demands Satisfaction for Alleged
InsuLt at Phdippop0Es.

Phffppopolis. Aus. 25.-The Turkish Consul
accompanied by suspected person, arrived here
this evening from Constantinople. They were
stopped by policeman. who demanded their
passports. An alteration took place. and the
consul took his companion to the consulate The
Project has dismissed the policeman. but the
consul is not satisfied. and has presented
strong protest, demanding severe punishment
for the perpetrator of what he calls a serious
assault upon himself and his friend
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-26
NO VISITORS AT SYCAMORE HILL.
President DevOtes the Day to Correspondence
and Executive Business
tBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.


Oyster Bay. n. Y, Aug. 25-No visitors were an
nounced for Sycamore Hill to-day. the President
taking advantage of their absence to dispose of
mass of correspondence. He also found time TO
transact q considerable amount Of executive bust
ness, Secretary Loeb driving early to the Hill and
remaining for several hours closeted with his chief
1t was said to-day that Secretary Moody. secre-
tary Hitchcock and Secretary Corteyou would &C
company the President his visit to the State
Fair at Syracuse on September Z. AS at present
arranged the President will reach Syracuse, where
1h and will probably remain overnight This en-
gagement and that for September II, when he has
promised to attend the unwilling Of the monument
erected at Antietam in memory Of the New-Jersey
soldiers who fell In that battle. the only
entered into by the President thus far this summer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-26
NOT TO DEPOsE FERDINAND
Report of Delegations Visit to the Bulgarian
Ruler Said at Sofia To Be False

Sofa. Bulgaria. Aug. 25.-There is no truth in
the report. circulated by the Berlin correspond
emf Of The Morning Post OF London, that
deputation left Sofia last Friday TO visit Prince
Ferdinand OF Bulgaria. who is in Hungary. to
invite him publicly to declare his Macedonian
policy that the Prince would be allowed ten
days TO reply, and that in the case OF his de-
clining the deputatiOn bore a mandate from the
Bulgarian people 10 depose him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-26
THE CzAR'S VISIT TO ITALY.
Russian Ruler and the Czarina Expected at
Rome in October.

Rome, Aug 25.-Uness something happens TO
change the programme. the Car will arrive in
Rome on a visit to King Victor Emmanuel in the
latter mart of October and will remain here three
days His majesty viii probably be accompanied
by the Czarina. who wishes 10 give proof OF her
friendship for Queen Helena by visiting her first.
eign and Interior Ministers. and he viii also pay
visit the Pope
The Russian colony at Florence has begged the
Gar TO attend the opening Of orthodox church
there in the course OF his visit Italy but II is
not likely that his majesty VIII have time TO do SO.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-26
NO HOPE FOR FRENCH STEAMER.
The AmiraI Gueydon, with Fifty-seven Per.
sons, Long Overdue.

NIarseiIles Aug. 25.-The French steamer
Aniral GUeydon, OF 3.O13 tons. which sailed
from here on July Is for Saigon. French Cochin
China, by way Of Colombo. Ceylon, port which
she left on August II. has not since been re-
ported and has been given UP for lost There
were hfty-seven persons on board the vessel
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-26
BRITISH eATTLEsHIP LAUNCHED.

London. Aug 25-The Princess Louise duchess
OF ArgylD al noon to-day launched the battleship
Dominion at Barrow. The Dominion is the last or
the three ships known the King Edward VII
class. When completed the Dominion VIII have
cost $65C00l0 The battleships 10 be laid down
will be OF 1890 Tons displacement. or $50 tons
heavier than the Dominion.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-26
THE EMPRESS OF INDIA'S REPAIRS
Cost Estimated at $2O,OOo-China to Sue fur
Loss Of Cruiser.

Hong Kong. Aug. 25.-The cost OF the repairs
TO the Canadian Pacific Railroads steamer EN-
press OF India. which was in collision on August
IS with the Chinese cruiser Huang-Tai. which
sank, is estimated at $4,000. This is exclusive
of the damage to her propeller blades.
1t is said that the Chinese authorities WIN
take legal proceedings to recover damages for
the loss OF the warship.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-26
PROFESSOR MATzEN NOT TO SERVE
Unable to Act as Venezuelan Arbitrator on
Account of Denmark's Claims.

Copenhagen, Aug. 25.-Professor Matzen. Of
the Copenhagen University who was recently
appointed by the Car as one Of the arbitrator
in the claims Of the allied powers for preferen-
tial treatment In the settlement with Venezuela,
has declined to accept the office for the reason
that Denmark is an interested party.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-26
JAPAN'S BOATS SEIZED.
Russia Holds officers of Fishing Yes.
SeLS-SendS Back Men.

Yokohama. Aug. 25.-The Russian authorities
have seized a number Of japanese fishing vessels
at Kamschatkan ports the charge Of Illegal
trading. Twenty-eight officers of the vessels
have been detained. and 27S members Of their
crews have been repatriated
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-26

sand rifles. which were ordered some weeks
ago. and the principal ammunition factory IN
Berlin has contracted to deliver one hundred
million cartridges. The Krupps decline to say
whether or not they have received fresh or
ders for artillery.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-26
JAN KUBELIK MARRIES.
violinist WEEDS Countess Csaky, Niece of
Former Hungarian Premier

Vienna, Aug. 25.-Jan Kubelk, the violnist. was
married at Debreczin, Hungary to-day to Countess
Marianne Csaky. niece of Coleman Won Sell,
former Premier of Hungary. Only a few friends
were present Bishop WoIatka performed the cere-
mony. The couple have gone to Prague to visit the
bridegrooms mother. and from there they will pro-
coed TO Marienbad to spend their honeymoon
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-26
NO PAY FOR TORTURE AT SUN DANCE
Professor Mooney Denies That He Hired
Indians to Do Painful Feats.

Washington Aug -25.-Professor Mooney, Of the
Bureau Of Ethnology. has made statement 10 Pro-
fessor Langley, secretary Of the Smithsonian IN
stitut!on in reference 10 the Cheyenne sun dance.
which he fs said to have encoura ged. He denies
that the dance was paid for by him In whole or IN
part but says that it was the regular tribal cere-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-26
POPE RECEIVES CARDINAL MORAN.

Rome Aug 2.-Cardinal Moran. Archbishop Of
Sydney. n S. W. was received this morning in
private audience by Pope Plus. and presented 10
the Pontn the concentrations Of the Catholics Of
Australia Pope Plus has now seen every foreign
rdf
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-26
FRANKFORT BANKERS LIQUIDATE.
Seigman & Stettkeimer Not Closely Allied
With the Firm Here.

Berlin, Aug. 25.-Seligman & Stettkeirner
bankers OF Frankfort. who are allied with the
New-York and London Seligmans are going
into liquidation. They formerly were large
dealers in American government and railroad
securities.
At the office Of J. & ". Seligman & Co. IN Broad
St, IL said yesterday In regard to the hquida-
ton OF Seligman, Stettkeimer & Co.. OF Frankfort
that the local house was merely correspondent
OF the foreign firm There was no direct connection
between the two houses. II explained. although
certain members Ct the two firms belonged to tho
same family. Seligman & co. said they were not
in a position TO confirm or deny the report. but II
II were true tho liquidation was probably only 3
matter OF form. for the purpose OF allowing tia
eldest member OF the firm who IS aged. 20 retire.
II was reported that the Frankfort house intended
moving its business to Berlin