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Death of Alexander Balm.

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ABERDEEN, Sept. ls>Alexander Balm.
former Lord Rector Of Aberdeen University
and n celebrated writer on technical sub
jects, is dead.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-09-19
tssembl,man LeGgrtt RenomIna,cd.

NIAGARA FALLS, N Y, Sept. IS The
Republicans Of the Second Niagara As
sembly district this afternoon in session at
Wilson renominated the Hon John H.
Leggett Of this city for fourth term.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-09-19
NIXON FOR MAYOR.
An Earnest Band OF 1000 Petition Murph,
for Him.

c. c. Hughes, president of newly
organized metropolitan Democratic club.
was at the Democratic Club last night.
He presented to Leader Murphy petitions
bearing 1000 names, asking that Tam
many nominate Lewis Nixon for Mayor
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-09-19

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ALABAMANS SEE PRESIDENT.
SAY HE WILL EQUAL HkiNLEl
VOTE IN THEIR STATE.

Callers Arrive Soon After Roosevelt
Reaches Oyster Bay-GOv. Tart Pays
His Respects Before Sailing for Porto
RicO-NO Word About Union Protest.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-27
DIXIE IS READY TO SAIL.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 26.-Final
preparations have been made for the
sailing Of the auxiliary cruiser Dixie
and on Monday she will leave the
League Island navy yard with 900
marines for Colon. To-day 100 men
came from Annapolis in charge of
Captain William Hopkins and Lieu
tenant Frederick D. Kilgore and 100
additional marines arrived from Bos-
ton in command of Captain George w.
Reid and Lieutenant Davis Wills. To-
morrow 1872 men from New York and
ninety-six from washington will COM
plete the battalion which will pro-
ceed to Panama.
The force will be commanded by
Brigadier General G. T. Elliott, who
will arrive from Washington to-mor-
row. The Dixie has been equipped to
maintain 1000 men for a period of
five months.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-27
OPPOSES VETO
IN CONCLAVES
Writer Gives Sharp Reply to
Austrian Concerning Vote
Aaginst Cardinal Rampo1la
VIEWS CREDITED TO POPE
Governments Having No Sym
pathy With Church Are Criti-
cized for Their Actions

ROME, Dec. 26.-The Osservatore
Romano, the Vatican organ, contains
another and it is considered more i'm
portant answer to that part Of the
speech Of Count Goluchowsld, the Aus
trian Minister, delivered on December
16, which referred to the veto of Aus
tria against Cardinal RampoIla at the
late conclaVe.
The paper says that the Holy See is
studying measures to prevent the prac-
tical or theoretical use of the right Of
the veto in conclaves. The substance
of the article (Which is attributed to
Pope Pius) is that the changed political
and religious conditions to-day render
unbearable the veto, which in the past
the church prudently tolerated. When
the civil and ecclesiastical powers were
strictly united, the article says, the
sovereigns Of Austria, France and Spain
were the right arm Of Catholicism,
often making the church pay dear for
their protection, but rendering alto
gether signal service. Therefore, it con-
unues, they were relatively justified in
having a persona grata as Pope. But
to-day when governments make open
profession Of atheism, persecute the
church with iniQuitous laws and pro-
claim the complete separation of civil
and ecclesiastic powers, to pretend to
influence papal election is arbitrary
and an injustice repugnant to modern
conscience, besides the constitutional
governments veto is no longer in the
hands of sovereigns, but in those Of
men often without faith. The article
concludes:
What Goluchowsh did, tomorrow
might be done by NJ. Combes."
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-27
INCREASE
A BRIGHT OMEN
Banks Show Excellent Con-
ditiOn on Reserves the Last
Week and Money Is Plentiful
BALANCE IS GRATIFYING
Daily Average of Clearings
Increases, Showing Activity
in the Commercial Markets

NEW YORK, Dec. 26.-The Finan-
cier says this week: The striking feat
ure of the official statement Of the
New York associated banks last week
was the increase of $13,522,600 in
loans. This was notable chiefly be-
cause of the fact that loan expansion
in the last weeks of the year is quite
unusual, banks generally being in no
condition to extend liberal accommo-
dation to borrowers until after the
turn Of the new year. The excellent
reserve condition Of the institutions in
the previous week and the accumula-
ton Of funds in the banks in anticipa-
ton Of the disbursement Of interest
and dividends immediately after the
beginning of the year. doubtless en-
couraged liberal lending, which will
account for the abOYe-nOted increase
Cash reserves increased by the net
amount Of $2,295,S0O, the specie gain
being $3,264,S0O, while the legal ten
der loss was 1907, 900; the increase in
specie largely reflected payments for
imported gold during the week. The
deposits were augmented $17, 7,634,700,
or $1,154, 800 in excess of the total of
the gain in loans and in cash; hence,
the statement showed a good balance.
The required reserve was increased,
through the higher deposits, by S4,-
40S,675. Deducting therefrom the net
gain in cash leaves S1,45O,S S75 as the
decrease in surplus reserve to 12,574,-
625. Calculated upon the basis of de-
pOGitc lasc tbOsa Of eos $40 Q0O yubIio
funds, the surplus is $21,7S6, $50. The
statement was doubtless made on ris-
ing averages for cash, there having
been paid by the assay Office on Fri
day $1,250,000, in addition to the
amount disbursed for the weeks as
say Of bullion, this amount represent
ing balances due on previous assays;
the abOve-named sum counted for only
one day. or one-f1fth of the amount in
the statement. The daily average Of
clearings for five days was S2O1, 1,OOO,-
600, against 97,00O,O0O in the pre-
vious week, indicating increased bust
ness in the commercial markets, and
also some Of the changes incident to
the close of the year; the clearings on
Saturday representing Thursdays
transactions were $236,674,721, or
much above the average. One minor
feature Of the statement was a de-
crease of $731. 700 in circulation. The
loans were in excess of the deposits by
$26, ,344, 100. Comparisons of loans
show that nine of the largest banks
increased this item by $12.20O,0OO.
Seven of these institutions gained $2,-
100000 net in cash.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-27
INSPECTOR PRESENTS
CHARGE AGAINST AGENT
Officials at Colville Indian Reserva-
ton Quarrel and One Accuses
Other of Corruption.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 26.-Indian
Inspector Jenkins is at the Colville
Indian agency, Washington, investi-
eating charges against Indian Agent
A. M. Anderson. The charges include
alleged irregularities in vouchers ex-
ecuted some time ago. There are a
number of other charges, including
some growing out of religious difficult
ties. The Indians in the Occur d'Alene
agency, Idaho, which is under the
same administration as the Colville
agency, are regarded by the depart
ment as being in need of but little su-
pervision, owing to their progressive
ness, and its separation from Colville
agency and the appointment of a sub
agent there has been urged. 1t is
probable that a Government farmer
will be appointed to take charge at
the Occur d'Alene reservation.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-27
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The San Francisco call., 1903-12-27
WORK ON TRANSPORTS.

The activity in the matter of get
ting transports ready for sea is arous-
ing much speculation in army circles.
Why the transports in the harbor are
being placed in condition to go into
immediate commission has not been
given out by any of the authorities
here. The orders from Washington
seem to be of most imperative ma
ture, as the three available ships, the
Crook, Sherman and Buford, are now
being placed in seagoing shape with
all expediency possible. The Crook,
which has been lying up for the last
year, while in practically good shape,
needed lot Of work to put her in
thorough condition. Concerning her
the orders from Washington were not
only explicit, but imperative. She
was pulled alongside Steuart-street
dock on Friday and on Monday morn
ing early she will go on the drydock
where she will receive a complete and
thorough overhauling. Contracts were
let yesterday for some few slight re-
pairs that were needed to her ma
chinery. Under the general contract
for having her placed in seagoing con-
dition she must be ready for sea about
January Z. The Sherman needed
practically little attention and she
will be in condition to sail on Decem-
Der 81.
The Buford, which has been await
ing orders for a year or more, is in
fine shape. She went on the drydock
yesterday morning and at daybreak
on Monday she will be moved out.
She will be ready to go into commits
sion January 8.
Major Devol took a tug yesterday
and spent the greater part Of the day
in thoroughly inspecting the three
transports. He said they were all in
excellent condition. He had nothing
to say regarding any advice or any
knowledge he had received concern
ing the future movements of these
vessels. OF course, the rumor that
receives the greatest amount of Gre
dence is to the effect that the vessels
are being made ready to convey troops
to Panama in case affairs there should
come to a sudden crisis. On the other
hand, one official high in military au-
thority stated that he did not think,
even in case of any sudden change in
the situation in Panama, troops would
be sent from this department, as it
would be far more expedient to send
them direct from Eastern points, the
distance from New York to Aspinwall
being only about half of the distance
from this port to Panama. Still an
other rumor was that Uncle Sam had
bought big quantity of supplies for
the Philippines and that the trans
norris wOuld he reol1ired To take tbar,
out At any rate the ships are being
placed in readiness as fast as possible
and in few days will be ready to re-
spond to the call of the Government,
whatever that call may be.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-27
SENATOR WARREN HAS
BEEN INDICATED
Investigation Does Not Warrant the
Charge of Corruption in Chey-
enne PostOffice Case.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 26.-Follow-
ing a long conference to-day with SEN
ator Warren of Wyoming, regarding
the latter's interest in a building
leased to the Government for the
postoffice in Cheyenne, Wyo., Post
master General Payne intimated that
the case was closed. He said that
before the expiration of a previous
lease on March 1, 1899, the lessons
wanted the rent raised from $140O to
$1,000, which Postmaster General
Charles Emory Smith deemed exor-
bitant and he caused an investigation
to be made.
According to the records an agent
for Senator Warren, in the Senators 8
absence, then executed a lease for a
building affording much better quar-
ters for $1,000 year, for ten years,
beginning April 1, 1899. Payne said
that this would have saved the Gov
ernment in ten years $1,000.
The postoffice probably will remain
in its present quarters until the COM
pletion of a Government building at
Cheyenne, which is expected to be
ready for occupancy probably by July
next.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-27
REGULARS SOON TO MOVE.
Garrison of Soldiers VIII Replace Ma
rines on the Isthmus.


WASHINGTON, Dec. 26.-The
withdrawal of marines from the 18TH
mus of Panama to be begun soon after
the ratification of the Panama canal
treaty by the Senate has been deter
mined upon. They will be replaced,
however, by a permanent garrison of
soldiers. Plans for accomplishing
this project are now under consider
alton by the War and Navy depart
ments. At the present time the ma
rines are used as police under the
treaty of 1916, which requires this
country to maintain free of Interrupt
ton the line of transit across the 18TH
mus. Under the new treaty the Unit
ed States guarantees to maintain the
independence Of the republic of Pan
anna.
Army officers say that it will re-
quire several thousand soldiers to
properly carry out these obligations
and unless some agreement be reach
ed with Colombia by which all dam
ger of invasion of the isthmus is re-
moved this country will have to pro-
vide for several large permanent gar
risons on the isthmus.
Apart from these plans, the general
staff of the army continues prepara-
tions for the immediate dispatch Of
troops in case of trouble with Colom-
bia before the permanent occupation
of the canal strip.
A telegram was sent several days
ago to the headquarters of the De-
partment of California asking how
many transports were available for
use. A reply has been received, say
ing that three ships can be made
ready within a few days. Orders to
be sent to certain regiments to hold
themselves in readiness are in course
of preparation, but will not be issued
unless the situation on the isthmus
assumes a more serious phase.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-27
Former Foes Bury Che Hatchet.

ROME, Dec. 26.-News received
here from Eritrea is to the effect that
an italian mining expedition which
has been exploring in the Tigre dis
trict of Abyssinia has arrived at Ado
wa, where, seven years ago, the Ital-
ians sustained the heaviest colonial re-
verses of the nineteenth century. The
leader of the expedition and the local
chiefs drank to the friendship of Italy
and Abyssinia and the natives ac-
claimed the Italians, greeting the ItaI-
ian flag with enthusiastic demonstra-
tions
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-27
NEW BOOK CONTAINS
CITIZENSHIP LAWS
Volume Embracing ALI Infor-
nation on Subject.

WASHINGTON, Dec. $3.50 per-
picking and important have become
the cases arising in the State Depart
ment involving the determination Of
citizenship that Assistant Solicitor
Frederick Van Dyne has compiled in
a 400-page volume all the decisions
Of State and national courts and of
the department itself bearing on the
matter. The volume is to be placed
in the hands Of United States Con-
suls, immigrant inspectors and other
United States officials who are called
upon to pass upon questions of citi-
zenship.
The publication of the work is
deemed essential because of the fact
that this subject has increased in i'm
portance in the United States with the
development of nation as a world
power. The great extension of COM
merce which has marked the past dec
ade and the recent additions to our
territory have been made inevitable
a broader compact with the nations
of the world and have complicated the
relations with the governments and
citizens of other countries.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-27
BRYAN HONORED
BY GERM ANS
Nebraskan Entertained by En-
bassadOr Tower and Later
Calls on Foreign Secretary
CHIEF GUEST AT BANQUET
American Is Felicitous in
His Speech and Praises
Our Representatives Abroad

BERLIN, Dec. 26.-William ]. Bryan
was entertained at luncheon to-day by
ambassador Tower and called on For-
eign Secretary Richthofen. Emperor
William has expressed regret at the
fact that domestic Christmas festivities
will prevent him from receiving Mr..
Bryan in audience.
About one hundred Americans and
distinguished Germans were introduced
to Mr.. Bryan to-day at the reception
of the American Chamber Of Commerce
given in his honor at the Hotel Bristol,
after which Mr.. Bryan in a speech said: :
In my meeting with the citizens of
my country soJourning abroad 1 have
been relieved Of one Of the fears I had
in 1896. I was afraid if 1 was not elect
ed it might be difficult to find good men
outside Of the Democratic party to rep
resent us abroad, but I have found so
many good Americans and Republi-
cans, too. who honor their country in
diplomatic and consular positions that
1 will go back relieved Of one Of my
fears. I desire to acknowledge my
gratitude to the representatives of my
country everywhere
On his return to the United States it
is said Mr.. Bryan will advocate a bill
at Washington providing that the
United States Government shall build
houses for its ambassadors and Minis
ters.
After the reception Mr.. Bryan took
the night train for Amsterdam. He will
sail for New York Wednesday from
Liverpool on board the White Star line
steamship Celtic.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-27
Both General Reyes and DR..
Herran Will Leave Washing
ton if Secretary Hays Reply
to Protest Be Unsatisfactory
DOORS OF REPUBLICS
LEGATION TO CLOSE
BOgota's Representatives Hold
to Hope That United States
VIII Consent to Arbitration
by The Hague Tribunal

WASHINGTON, Dec. 28.-Unless the
United States, in the reply which Sec
retary Hay will make to the note of
General Reyes, accords Colombia that
measure Of satisfaction which, from
her point Of view she feels herself en-
titled to with respect to Panama, both
General Reyes and DR.. Herran will
leave this capital. This was frankly
admitted tonight.
While disavowing any intention Of
bringing undue pressure to bear upon
Secretary Hay for a speedy reply to the
note which General Reyes has present
ed in behalf of his Government, both he
and Dr. Herran are most anxious to be
apprised of the Secretary's conclusions
at the earliest possible moment. With
the view Of obtaining light on this
point. DR.. Herran, the Colombian
Charge to-day twice called at the resi-
dence of Hay, but was unable to see
him on account Of his continued illness.
The hope is entertained by both Gen.
eral Reyes and DR.. Herran that, in the
event Of refusal by Hay to admit
their contentious, the United States
may agree as a last resort to a sub
mission Of the propositions to The
Hague court Of arbitration. 1t was
pointed out that the filing Of the note
was in accordance with the treaty of
1916 between the United States and Co.
lombia, one of the provisions Of which
gives the contracting party, feeling ag-
grieved at the action of the other, the
right to protest, with the further stip-
ulation that a reply shall be forthcon-
ing. 1t is said that Hay has not indi-
Gated when he will make answer to the
Colombian note.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-27
MAN UNDER ARREST
MAY BE JAMES ABEEL
Police Believe They Have Youth Who,
as j. Ogden Goelet Jr., Wooed
Telegraph Operator.

NIAGARA FALLS, n. Y, Dec. 26.-
A young man, % years of age, who
gives his name as "F. F. Hail." was
arrested at Niagara Falls, Ont, to-
night on a charge of fraud. The ar
rest was made on a description for
warded by the New York police. Hall
is supposed to be James Abeel, the
man who, it is alleged, masqueraded
under the name Of ]. Ogden Goelet Jr.
and became engaged to Miss Ander-
son. a telegraph operator in a New
York hotel.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-27
Schooner zenith Reported Safe.

SEATTLE, Wash. Dec. 26.-News
brought on the steamer Excelsior
from the north to-day disputes the
story sent out that the schooner Zen
ith was caught in the ice at Golovin
Bay. A. D. Nash left Nome on the
schooner four days after the close of
navigation to steamers, and travelled
as far as Port Moller, distance of
$50 miles from Nome, in her. The
Excelsior brings no fresh news of the
Discovery.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-27

ambition, loss of flesh. sallow com
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The San Francisco call., 1903-12-27
Foul Play Is Suspected.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo, Dec. 26.-The
body of Philip f. Wenz, secretary of
the Wenz Shoe Company Of st. Joseph.
was found hanging by a wire from the
roof of an empty boxcar in the rail-
way yards here to-day. Relatives be-
lieve foul play possible, as there were
a number of bruises upon his body.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-27
Destroyers for CoghIan's Squadron.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 26.-The
Truxton, flagship of the second tor
pedo-boat hotilla, together with an
other destroyer not yet selected, will
be sent from Key West to Colon in
command of Lieutenant Commander
NJ. johnson. The destroyers will be
used by Rear Admiral Coghlan, COM
manding the Caribbean squadron, as
dispatch boats.