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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-10
DEMOCRATS DISCUSS PANAMA.
VIII Await Further Information Before
Making II Party Question.

Washington. Nov. 9.-The Democratic Steering
Committee Of the Senate was in session for two
hours to-day. The greater part Of the time being
devoted TO consideration OF the situation on the
isthmus. The question was discussed In all its
aspects. especial attention being given TO the
allegation that this country has been instru-
mental yn producing the revolt at Panama and
Colon. A number Of Senators expressed their
opinion that the administration had not been
unfriendly TO or ignorant Of the movement from
its beginning. but il was decided to wait until
there is further light on the question before az
Nising the Democrats to take a position on the
question s a party.
Some Senators expressed the opinion that the
mass Of the people are anxious 10 secure
canal that many persons would even indorse
q revolt on the isthmus II il should prove a
means Of securing one. Senator Morgan was
before the committee for some time and advo-
rated a vigorous policy Of criticism.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-10
THE 8. r. T GETTING CONSENTS.

The Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company is pre-
pairing to establish a right of way for its sur
face cars to the Williamsburg Bridge With
hat end in view it has had canvassers at work
for several days trying to get consents of prop
erty owners in Wilson Clymer and Havemeyer
its and Dvision-ave. The company wants a
connection from it's tracks in Kent-ave. to the
bridge entrance. in Havemeyer-sS. This con-
lection could be obtained through Wilson-st,
which runs from Kent-ave and connects with
Eavemeyer-st. at Broadway, or through ely
meI-st. ana DVsion-ave. to Havemeyer-St.
Considerable opposition has been met in VII
son-st., il is a residential street, and there
are a public school and church in the street
The company has some old franchises covering
Wilson and Clymer SITS. DivisiOn-ave. and some
other thoroUghfares, but has never obtained the
required number of consents
The WiIson-st CIymer-st approach would
be needed only for those lines which now reach
Broadway below the bridge entrance.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-10
RIVALS FOR THE BRIDGE
Interrbdn and &. X. Il. Both ant
the williamsburg Span.
TO BE OPENED IN DECEMBER.

The Williamsburg Bridge Will be thrown open
TO traffic or about December /. Bridge Com
missioner Lindenthal announced yesterday that
the construction work would be done by De-
cember l. There is yet plan for the opera
ton of trolley cars across the bridge. 1t begins
to look If the "trolleyizng' of the bridge will
provoke lively fight between the Interurban
and the Brooklyn Rapid Transit The Brooklyn
Rapid Transit people assume that in order to
be Of any practical to the travelling public
their overhead trolleys must the bridge.
The Interurban officials. the other hand have
shown lively interest in the disposition of the
problem Of apportioning the tracks the
bridge While the bridge will be open for foot
and vehicular traffic the first week of December,
there is little prospect of the trolley cars cross
ing it for many months.
If the Interurban should secure the track
rights on the bridge il would he able to run only
to the other side as it's fitted with
the underground trolley system In Ike man
ner the Brooklyn Rapid Transit cars would he
limited simply to crossing the bridge. the
Prcoklyn troeys are the overhead kind. The
Interurban people would like run their Sec
ond-ave. to the other side of the bridge. it
is said. in order to catch the people who will
walk to and from the Brooklyn end of the
bridge. Until the Parsons comprehensive plan
for the bridges is adopted there will
he either a walk or two fares for those who
use the Williamsburg Bridge.
The business men Of Williamsburg going
to celebrate on the day the bridge is opened for
traffic to the public. The programme is in
charge of the committee public celebrations
of the Board of Aldermen of which Alderman
Wentz, of Brooklyn, is chairman The other
members are Messrs. Bremen McInnes. Devlin,
Keely. Parsons. Sullivan. and Borough Prest-
dents Cantor and Swanstrom- Alderman Hoier.
of Brooklyn. yesterday conferred with Bridge
Commissioner Lindenthal. and was informed
that the bridge would he ready for traffic on
December 1. The celebration is likely to be set
for the first week of Decembe~.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-10
TROOPS NOT LIKELY TO GO.
TT They May Possibly Be Sent to Panama,
Secretary Root Admits

Washington. Nov. 9.-Secretaries Root and
ray had a conference to-day. presumably IN
regard 10 the latest developments IN the 18th
M an affair. As ne returning 10 his Office
secrets-y Root asked whether United
States troops would be ordered 10 the Isthmus
" Panama He replied that while such a
'hins was possible IL extremely improb-
Soe. He added that he had made that an
s"er 10 a similar question ia New-York yes
'efcsy when he really knew little about the
SITUATION. and he made II now Cor the reason
tlat he knew nothing more OF intention 10
'tDlsy troopson the isthmus
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-10

envoy u the new Republic Of Panama. to-day sent
the following letter 10 Senator John T Morgan. Of
Alabama
Republic o. Panama. November 3. 1893.
The Hon. John T. Morgan, United States Senator.
NJ senator: As a champion Of the completion OF
a. iareroceanic canal across the American isthmus.
~ The minister penipotentisry q The republic.
he ardent desire Of turning into realty this cream
II the centuries. feel myself hound 10 express 70
YOU my adiration for the display Of indomiJa bic
viii you have shown ia the service Of this noble
The fact thss we have fought both with all the
energies Of our sOUls. for a common ideal IS not
ferent solutions. II have not been on the same
SIDE you allow me. N. Senator TO say that it is
simply because entered into the field OF active life
re solution which Was The better one fifty years
ago when there was scarcely any ship drawing
more than seventeen feet Of water. has gradually
seen its superiority vanish and transform itself into
crease 81 me oIauent ala or nc length OF shlps.
the technical necessities OF the waterway are &C
champion Of the solution OF the middle Of nine
teenth century and the champions Of the solution OF
,,sst yo,, 70 take he bfvlo ,,isne v,bcb
-feei.ulis 49, - ,. 20 - 49, L., m .
that ever took place for the progress Of the world
neg Won not 10 throw away the title which the
.hanke1iness 81 humanity owes 10 you. that OF the
,s-sis % - ! ,,cjorv which IS yours by ACCEPTING
-hanres N the necessities OF ocean traffic have made
b YOU win well crown a noble life. inspired by the
greatest the most patriotic. the most disnterested
aim.
an Nj Senator. most respectfully you-s.
p RT-NAC-VARIIIaA.
Senator Morgan admitted that Re had received A
iete- RON ". Bunau-Vsrilla. and in reference to
tro corrrnunication said:
3 have not discussed the letter IN pubic ana the
He re-fe- was signed bv Mr Nsrila, who professed
be- The Minister PleuipOtentiary OF the NepuDllc
Panama The writer made me a natterlng pro
possl 10 get 81 line by supporting the new republc
hut when 7 take advice Il viii come from American
citizens and from a Frenchnlan VINO IS inter
es'ef in the Panama Canal.
After writing the letter 70 Senator Morgan. NJ
Fgna,i- VariIla was Secretary Hays guest a.
I-Hcheor His call ~ the State Department mas
beer postponed another day because o. inc
conference a. the white House between the Presi-
Cent src Secretary Hay regarding the Colombian
protest
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-10
n.xoe RETURNS TO CITY HALL

rha Navor returned yesterday to the City Hail
He said that he felt fully rested from tne Sudi.
- - oarnna,pn He refused TO talk politics. 1t
a, u,ovc, that he looks forward 10 the beginning
., 100, when he will lay down the cares OF once
With a good deal of personal satisfaction. he mas
bs.n deeply engrossed with educatonaI OF ~ t
49, or the last fourteen years While II Is hot
Lnov-n definitely what he is planning 70 90 ms
friends said yesterday that he was nheiS :" W
a six months trip abroad.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-10
HANNA TO SUCCEED MORGAN.
Republican Chairman Of Committee on In
teroceanic Canals.

Washington Nov. 9.-At the caucus OF Re
publican Senators tomorrow a resolution VIII
be offered declaring that the Committee on In
teroceanic Canals should be a majority commit
tee and that the chairman should be Repub-
lican. II is likely 10 be adopted in which case
The committee on committees. when il reports.
viii provide that a Republican Senator shall
succeed Senator Morgan. II is supposed that
Senator Hanna will be named for the place.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-10
ORDERED HOME TO FIGHT.

los Angeles Cal Nov. s.-General Juan Cuadras.
a brother OF Senior Cuadras. the Project at Colon,
MIN was arrested by the Panama revolutionists,
he's nassed through here the way to Colombia.
General Cuadras has been summoned home from
british Colombia to assume command Of column
% Colombian cavalry. lie left here this afternoon
o. Ssr Diego where ne Will take passage on a
rossfing steamer that will land him in a small
Colonnfian port. which place he will join de-
tnrhrnenf OF his TROOPS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-10
zcrp,c TowAoE ESTIMATE DROPPED

Albany Nov. (speciaD.-The promoters OF INC
ss,o-, for the electric towaGe Of canal paiseS
had planned TO take State Engineer nono .,
sunerintendent Boyd. of the state % pWednesday
fu Stmine what il would cost 10 equop ',e ar
with the system. but. owing 10 me men are taking
toward the electric towage pIojeo' ~
ss,,r-rintendent was abandoned
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-10
AGAIN MCCLELLAN LEASES A HOUSE.
It's Another Unconirmed Report, However
Irving Place the Latest Situation.

Colonel George B. Mcclellan yesterday re-
ported have leased dwelling house in Irving
Place for his own occupancy. On Saturday he
leased according to a report, house in Gramercy
Place AS near could he learned yesterday he
is still looking for house
well known broker. who has been Identified
with many realty deals affecting Irving Place,
when asked yesterday II he could confirm the
latest report about Colonel McClelans latest house
leasing exploits said No 1
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-10

the isthulus Business here has resumed its
normal condition.
The appointment of Consul General Gudger to
carry on business with the de facto government
has made an excellent impression.
The steamship Taboge left here this afternoon
for other ports in the territory OF the new
public with military commissioners to organize
forces in those places.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-10
STRICT CENSORSHIP MAINTAINED.
Colombie Prevents News from Reaching or
Leaving Bogota-

Efforts TO secure news Of the conditions exist
ing AT Bogota and TO learn the official position
Of the Colombian government toward the seces-
sion of the State Of Panama make known that
the Colombian government has strict censor
shin Al Blu, naventura. which prevents Informal
tior of any sort being transmitted TO Bogota or
received from that city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-10
THE PRAIRIE STARTS SOUTH.

pbuaaeIphfa Nov. s-The United States cruiser
1,r.,ria left the League Island Navy Yard to-day
for Newport News where she will coal. carrying
.oled orders After cOaiing IT is expected the
sea- viii nroceed TO the Isthmus The Prairie
80 on hoard battalion of marines and full
.TnnIv of ouartermaster's stores
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-10
COLOMBIANS FURIOUS.
No Outbreak, HosceUer, at Buena-
Uenturd-Pdndma Quiet.

Panama. Nov. 9.-The British Steam Navi-
cation Company's steamship Quito arrived here
this afternoon. The passengers state that every
thing was quiet at Buenaventura, but that the
Colombians are furious against the people of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-10
RUSSIA TO FOLLOW OTHER POWERS.

~ petersburg, Nos. at said At the
'''Asn once to-day that the question u the
s1'Gnitson Of the Eepublic Of Panama had
oeen considered By Russia. which has no
= 'eel Interest in the isthmus and is content
$40" Tie course adopted by the other
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-10
CHARLES M. PEPPER AT COLON.

Colon. Nov. 9.-Charles NJ. Pepper, Pan-American
Railway Commissioner. has arrived on the 18th
,o,,s on hts way to Costa Rica. He says his mis-
siop in tn, South American countries has been
biphlv successful.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-10
s,cKLEs TO TALK on PANAMA.

A. rbe meeting Of the Patria club AT me ho'ei
So, -, F,rfday evening General Daniel r sickles
. - On .sIhe New Republic or Panama
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-10
INADEQUATE SERVICE.
Railroad Commission Reports on Car Lines
in Greater NeW-York

Albany Nov. (SpeciaD.-The State Railroad
Commission has made public tonight its supple
mentary report interurban conditions in greater
New-York with reference especially the ca
nacity Of the electric power houses OF the several
street railways The report says that a lack of
foresight in providing for increased business has
been shown by the Brooklyn Heights. the Coney
Island and Brooklyn, the New-YOrk and Queens
County and the New-York and North Shore com
NAMES This follows:
IT. Nranbattan Il" road has sufficient power
~ re own fully and reliably to operate its lines
n has however, made arrangements with other
1890 les 10 secure Il necessary supply. The Met
jonathan Street Railway (lnterurban) and the
49, - flU-av have ample supply of power to
orgrate more than the maximum number OF cars
now in use 49,. ... ,o-,.;~ ..
-. s,,rfsca and all Of the elevated lines in
IpooLi,-n has not sufficient power 10 operate the
rS,ieiia Nun her Of cars for the accommodation OF
the public.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-10
The report continue

There is a great and rapid increase OF franc on
- ,jca1i,y all the lines operating In NeW-1 ork ana
EpraoIIiyD Arrangements have been perfected ny
All the lines except the Nev-1 ork an; ana queens en-
.s5 runnber OF cars 1t may be stated that pro-
longed strikes have DELAYED the copeuion Ot ROHT
p hoard has held frequent conferences with the
80 ~ the various companies, 10 the emo OF
IIaad57,ipS The installation or appliances TOT adol-
tional power - ,..- ,ba months Of June July
nc 5."st IN comparison with the same months
in 1862 They show for all borousnas s7 o. o. -
.rS carried and OF 636sSo4 in car mllease. mere h
was net decrease in pSsS Ste but car mileage
oughs OF The Bronx ana queens ""' - ''
Increase in all boroughs - ,.,esensars carried
vss os in 1908 against s 81 ssS =, in ,d . rb In
Brookly o go agatnst 10 O93 $40 Queens. 500 81
Bronx fziys sos: Richmond s2OiSSs. against Sl2SSS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-10
BUNAU.vARILLA WRITES TO MORGAN.
Urges the Senator to Support the Panama
Canal-His Advice Rejected.

Washington. Nov s.-Philippe Bunau-Varila, the
envoy q the new Republic OF Panama, to-day sent
the following letter Senator John T. Morgan. Of
Alabama.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-13
SOUTHERN WHITE CAPS.
The Practice Has Not Been Given Up
in Mississippi.

''The majority of the negroes in the white
Gaping districts Of certain southern coun-
ties of the state of Mississippi appear to
think that counsel and safety can be gained
by going to Jackson and laying their trou-
bles before the governor, pretty much as
the Indians once thought the Great Fa-
Their here In Washington was alone cana
BILE Of solving their difficulties" said A. C.
Williams of Jackson. Miss, at the Ebbitt.
Just before 1 left Jackson. Gov. Lon
gino and Treasurer hampton were called
upon and had long talk with two me-
groes who had been notified to leave an in
terror district Of Amite county and who
had left. One Of them was personalIv
known to the treasurer as a negro in fair
circumstances. who, by thrift, had man
aged to secure title to 200 acres of land in
that county. He is Industrious and is reiia.
BILE in the way Of contracts. His farm Ia
well stocked and he makes every wear
from thirty to forty bales Of cotton He
was asked how many men were in the
crowd in his district who were riding
around and terrorizing. and he responded
about one hundred. He evidently knew per-
personally the majority of them, but even
when pushed refused to mention a single
name. He was assured Of all the protection
that the law could AFFORD but his caution
not for a moment listen to the suggestion
that he make alfffidaadt against the guilty
parties.
Nothing. Of cQyrSe could be done for the
two negroes. but the complaint brings once
more to public oattspnon that the white
Gaping has notAdied, out, in spite Of the
hopes entertained that 1t had"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-13
HANDLING JAPANESE TRADE.
Forty Eight Steamers Employed on the
Pacific

THE rapid growth of trade between the
United States ana japan is best illustrated
by the greatly increased facilities now
being provided for handling that trade"
said Glenn. 8. Perkins sof Tacoma, Washing
ton, at the New Willard. Forty-eight steam
ers are now plying regularly between Pa
cifc coast ports and the seaports Of Japan.
During the past year the japanese Mail
Steamship Company, which is heavily SUBJ
sidized for carrying the Japanese mails.
has placed six fine large steamers in op-
Grafton to Puget sound in place of three
moderate-siZed boats formerly operated.
This company, which is the fifth large
maritime corporation infthe world, is build
ing six new steamers at Nagasaki show
ing that Japan intends keeping pace with
the maritime developments of the other
nations. During ,the-past year three fine
large steamships built for the Pacific Mail
steamship Company at Newport News
have been placed in operat ton out of San
Francisco. 49,. -
with the duty removed from tea, which
was effective on January !, the Importa ton
OF Japanese teas into the United States will
greatly Increase Stocks in this country
have been kept low for the last two or
three years in anticipation Of the removal
of the war tax. Steamers now en- route or
Loading IN Japanese ports will bring to the
United States large cargoes Of tea
within few years this country has be-
come one Of the largest users Of Japanese
raw silks. 1t Is not uncommon for steam
ers unloading at Pacific coast ports to un-
load from half million to a million dol
lars worth Of silks each. The precious fab
rtcs, or skeins as the case may be, are rap
idly loaded on cars and forwarded to the
silk factories around New York on express
time
American -four. a small quantity of lum-
her. machinery Of many kinds tobacco,
raw cotton and liquors comprise the chief
other articles OF export. Increased quanti-
ties Of Japanese mattings, porcelains rice.
camphor. toys and curios are being import
ed
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BOIL WEEVIL IN TEXAS.
The Pest Was the Cause Of Great In
jury to the Cotton Crop.

Texas has been orerrun with boil vice.
vil,' said Oswald Wilson Of Houston, state
statistical agent for the Department Of
Agriculture in Texas. to a Star reporter
but. with the aid twenty -thousand-dollar
appropriation from Congress, we hope to
be able to rid the state of the pest to a
large extent.
This pest was the cause of great injury
to the cotton crop during the past year
and may result in menace to the entire
cotton-growing section Of the south, or it
may run itself out in few years. and for
that reason every possible effort will be
made to eradicate it. and the appropriation
from Congress comes in the nick Of time.
THE boil weevil comes from Mexico, and
up to this time neither the scientists nor
the practical agriculturists have found a
plan which will In any way prevent its
raVages upon the cotton plants, and no one
can tell how far north or east the microbe
will emigrate. for 1t Is new in the Texas
portion of the temperate zone. and only
time will test what effect climate and other
conditions in the cotton sections Of the
United States will have upon it
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TOWER TO BE TAKEN DOWN.
Contract for Razing steeple of Old st.
Matthew's Church,

The historic tower and steeple on the old
St. Matthew'S Church building. corner Of
10Th and H streets northwest, is about to
be torn down. F. 8. Sutherland, known
throughout the country as "the Human
Fly" is to do the work. Sutherland comes
to Washington from Chicago. where he has
been laid up in the hospital several months
awaiting repairs to his spinal column made
necessary by a fall of 247 feet from the
steeple Of the Presbyterian Church in CO.
lumbus. Ohio. He has been here several
times before and his work has attracted
considerable attention. Sutherland climbs
walls and the like without the aid Of ropes
or climbers. He has an invention of hts
own that he uses, the basic principle of
which is a suction pad. which holds him
tightly to the wall or tower he Is climbing.
He Is endeayOrfng to secure contract t.
repair the top Of the Washington monu-
ment, The top stones have worked loose.
will be necessary for some one to climb to
the apex of the shaft and refit the stones.
This Is the work Sutherland came here to
do. and he Is very earnest in his desire to
secure the contract.
1t has been deemed necessary to take
down the steeple OF st. Matthews Church,
but the church people did not seem to be
able to secure the services of any person
willing to tackle the job until Sutherland
put in an appearance. He secured tho con-
tract, however. and II the weather con-
tinues fine will begin work Thursday morn
ing. The bell in the old steeple Is one of
the most historic bells OF Washington. It
was hung in the church steeple in 1S48 and
Is said to be the one which aroused the peo-
pie Of Washington when the confederate
army threatened the capital during the
civil war. Some efforts will be made to
preserve this relic of bygone days. 1t is said.
and 1t may be placed l the National
Museum.
Sutherland will climb to the top OF the
tower and then to the top OF the steeple.
beginning work at the top and working
down. The steeple is old. and although it
ground, Sutherland expects it will be
hard job. The building department of the
District government has granted permit
to barricade the street during the progress
of the work.
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year of success are very bright. When the
regular order Of business had been disposed

year of success are very bright. When the
regular order of business had been disposed
Of the election Of officers for the ensuing
year was taken up. and after short season
Of balloting the following were selected as
officers for 1904:
George r. Chamberlin. president: Benja-
min H. Streeks. first vice president: w. c.
Woodward, second vice president; A. j..
Smith, recording secretary; P. L. thinner
man, financial secretary: Frank Steele.
treasurer. The following were selected to
serve as members OF the executive board
with the officers already named: w. Wal
tiers, Paul H.. Carr. Albert Marceron. John
E. Wilson and Edgar Richardson.
When the business was concluded the
association adjourned to restaurant near
the place of meeting. where a banquet was
spread. The menu prepared was excellent,
and after it had been discussed Mr.. Harry
Moses of the firm of W. B. Moses & Sons
was introduced. Mr.. Moses said he was glad
to be present and glad to know that the en-
pioyes Of his firm conducted business in
such a manner. The clerks. as represented
by the members of the association. were
the people to whom the members OF the
firm looked for success In their business
enterprises. and without the cooperation
of the clerks 1t was useless to attempt to
build up a successful business. Mr.. Moses
said that both he and his brother would
feel much hurt II they were not Invited to