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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-10
NATIONAL COMMITTEE MEETING.
Some Discussion of Reduced Representation
from South Probable
IRON THE TRIBUNE BUREAU

Washington. Dec. 9-Among Republican national
committeeman who are already arriving in Wash
ington for the quadrennial meeting, the question
of representation in the next convention, as ex-
pressed in circular letters sent out by General
Brayton of Rhode Island. Is topic OF no little
interest Unless Chairman Hanna chooses to rule
Its discussion out of order. arguments pro and
con will be advanced but nothing very decisive
is expected from the national committee.
Most OF the committeeman who have arrived
agree that they have authority to declare
what the basis of representation shall be in the
call issued fol- the convention The most the COM
mittee can do, they say. Is to pass resolution
recommending that basis which will reduce the
number OF delegates from the South be adopted
This view of the situation, in considerable part
is shared by Postmaster General Payne. member
OF the committee from Wisconsin and vtce-chatr-
man both of the National Republican COMMITTEES
and of the executive committee. Mr. Payne Is the
father Of the idea for reduced representation ana
urged it stoutly at the Philadelphia convention,
II still favor my plan and believe II ought TO De
aware that il is a matter that the convention must
pass upon The committee may discuss II at the
approa ching meeting. if Mr.. Hanna chooses to
rule it in order. but the committee as understand
it. cannot take any decisive action
In the discussion of date for the convention
the delegates seem to favor the Tuesday nearest
the middle OF June. There is some talk OF an
earlier day in June, but it seems TO have few
advocates.
There seems to be no definite idea what matters
viii come before the meetings Of the committee
which assemblies Friday at II o'clock. further
than the choice of the convention city and the
questions considered in addition to that of reduced
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-10
TURKEYS EXTENUATION.
Dir. Davis Declared the 4Aggressor
at 4Ierandretta.

Constantihople, Dec. 9.-The Turkish official
report Of the incidents at Alexandretta which
caused the United States Consul W. r. Davis.
TO leave the city has been telegraphed here by
the Governor of Beirut. Syria, follows:
Attarian. native of Kharput, who had for
some years been abroad recently re-entered the
country secretly and had been travelling in the
interior with a Turkish passport. On his ar
rival lately at Alexandria, Attarian claimed
the protection of the American Consul and
asked his assistance to enable him to
embark for Egypt. Mr.. Davis accordingly in
formed the authorities. The latter insisted that
the sanction of the Governor must be obtained,
and that the usual fornalities be carried out,
such as photographing Attarian. Mr.. Davis re-
fused to tolerate the delay and attempted to
embark Attarian by force.
The police arrested Attarian at the quay,
whereupon Mr.. Davis. aided by his military
couriers, struck the policemen, who were wound
ed in the faces, and afterward attempted to
force an entrance into the guardhouse break
Ing windows and doors, but unavailingly.
Thereupon Mr.. Davis threatened that unless
Attarian was released and allowed to embark
within four hours he would himself leave the
city. Not receiving satisfaction Mr. Davis en-
barked for Beirut on the same steamer Attarian
tried to take.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-10
CLOSE WATCH ON COAST.
The atlanta Seeking Information IN
San Bias Region.

Colon, Dec 9.-The United States cruiser At
lsnta is still patroing the eastern end of the
san Bias coast. and keeping an outlook for any
attempt on the part of the Colombian govern
ment 70 land troops the sthmus, which the
Atlanta would at once prevent. The Atlanta is
also endeavoring TO ascertain if the Indians
know anything Of the movements of troops from
the interior the frontier. and is also seek
ing information concerning the alleged concen-
tra1iOn OF Colombian troops at the mouth of the
Atrato River. on the Gulf of Darien. The
Atrato River being in Colombian territory, the
Atlanta could not interfere with any move
ments Of Colombian troops there.
The report brought To La Guayra, Venezuela,
by the French steamer Versailles, from Savan-
TIA, TO the effect that Colombian steamers have
landed llOO men the mouth of the Atrato
River, 10 open way over the Darien Noun
rains TO the isthmus, cannot be confirmed here.
The United States gunboat Bancroft left port
to-day 10 patrol the western end of the San Bias
coast, in cooperation with the Atlanta. II is
expected that the latter vessel will return here
tn day or two TO report.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-10
STILL AWAITING REPLY.
JGDdn TO Insist on Demands-May
Impeach Cabinet.

Yokohama. Dec. 9.-Advices received here from
Toxic to-day say that Russia's reply to the Jap
anese proposals has not yet been received 1t Is
not believed there that the answer will be de-
cisve. but that it will probably make necessary
further negotiations on the subject of minor de-
tails.
1t is believed that unless Japans minimum de-
mands are virtually conceded the Cabinet at To-
kio will decline any amendments. In any case
section of the Japanese Diet is expected TO I'M
peach the Cabinet for its apparent lack or aS-
gressveness. but the result is doubtful, as the
government can dissolve the House il the oppo-
sition threatens to embarrass its foreign policy
Japan generally is calmly awaiting Russia
reply, ready to end the suspense one way or the
other but resolved not to yield any of her pres
ent demands.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-10
POLICY OF NAVY TO PREVENT CLASH.
Commanders in Colombian Waters Receive
Additional Instructions

Washington Dec 9.-The policy Of the Navy De-
partrnent with respect TO the entry Of Colombian
troops into Panama said to-day to be to pre-
vent conflict before it began. To this end. hav-
ing in mind previous experience the isthmus
the naval commanders in those waters have re-
ceved instructions TO keep the Colombian troops
at greater distance from the isthmus at points
where fight with the Panaman troops is likely
TO occur In all naval operations, It may be stated
authority, the department is still guided by the
treaty of 1916, under which the United States guar
antees TO keep transit across the isthmus open
broader Interpretation of the duties and respon-
sibities Of the government In this respect has
now been given to this treaty by which the protec-
ton of the United States viii not alone be confined
10 the canal strip. but TO part of the territory
Of Panama. where an opportunity is afforded Co
lombisn troops TO encounter those OF Panama ana
thereby temporarily. AT least endanger unob-
structeG traffic the isthmus. this indirect
way the United States is carrying out its pledges
&c protect the independence OF the new Republic
OF Panama pending the ratification of the Hay
Bunau-Varilla treaty, now before the Senate
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-10
TO FIGHT FOR ISTHMUS.
Colombia Determined to attempt to
Regain Panama.

Bogota, Dec. = via Colon, Dec. "a prominent
and well informed politician, who is close 10 the
government, to-day authorized the following ex-
preston of the attitude of the Colombian gov
eminent the strict censorship preventing a
fuller report:
The statement issued by the United States
Secretary Of State, NJ. Hay in expiration o.
she violent happenings on the Isthmus Of Pana-
ma has produced q most unfortunate and disas-
Irous impression IL political and diplomatic
circles here by reason of its contradictions and
its lack Of sincerity and logical arguments. The
Bogota press has answered Secretary Hay 5
statement in the most victorious and conTinc-
ing manner.
The central government is acting, and will
continue to act with dignity and honor, but ii
has decided to combat the independence Of the
isthmus most determinedly and without cessa-
1ion. Americans here continue to enjoy complete
security despite the indignation of the people.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-10
THIEF SCATTERS JEWELS
Knocks Dozen One Pursuer-D;o
nloHds Worth So 900 Recouered

Walter Jones. clerk OF No. o Montgoms-- :.
Jersey City. was arrested in COIunbus-av. -
Ninety-third-st., last night. after he had =.
the police say an unsuccessful attempt 70 roo n.
$50 Columbus-ave.. by means Of the "wedxa -
PatrOIman Koran. who had on a rubber e.. - .
heavy rubber boots. caught Jones after a -
chase. and after the latter had drawn a rs,'-,-
and felled a man who attempted 70 stop hin,
In his fight. it is alleged Jones scattered a -,
containing diamonds rings worth GOO 49,. 80
street. All We're recovered but a ring ,aI,,., Us
$3.50. According to the police Jones eutsrs91 g
store I'm the afternoon and looked at 80 the
diamonds. representing himself as a buyer o.
Western firm. About O'Clock he returned ~, ~ a
store was about to be closed and asked IN - Is Ne
same tray OF diamonds. When they were -. ne
fore him he seized the tray and ran andH ~ g
reached the double DOORS he tried TO sin 49, Ne
wood between the handles, 80 that they Was@l5 OF
the doors. The wedge didn't work "a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-10
THE KR0ONLAND AT QUEENSTOWN
First and Second Cabin Passengers To Sail
on the Teutonic Today.

Queenstown. Dec 9.-The damaged Red Star
Line steamship Kroonland. which sailed from
Antwerp for NewYork on December 3, arrived
in the inner harbor of Queenstown to-day with
out assistance, in spite of the severe weather
prevailing Her steering gear was disabled yes
terday morning by being struck by heavy sea,
hut she had little difficulty in steering by means
of her twin screws
There are nine hundred passengers on board
the Kroonland. The first and second cabin pas
sengers will be transferred to the White Star
Line steamer Teutonic, which sails from Liver
pool to-day and from Queenstown tomorrow for
New-York. special steamer will convey the
six hundred steerage passengers to New-York
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-10
NEW TURN TO LAND FRAUDS INQUIRY
Inspectors Investigating Reports Of Sale Of
Advance Information.

Washington. Dec. 9.-Incidental TO the general IN
vestigation being conducted by the Interior De-
partmert into the land frauds the West. In
quiry is being made of the records In the General
Land Office In Washington by inspectors detailed
for that purpose. Their inquiries in connection
with charges that employees Of the office have given
advance information of lands 10 be set aside for
forest reservations. whereby opportunities are
afforded spectators to take up lands in the terri
tory TO be reserved
Secretary Hitchcock will not make any detailed
statement to the scope OF the inquiry to be
made, combining himself 10 the general statement
that investigation Of the records OF the local
office along the lines indicated is under way.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-10
TRY, BLACKMAIL AGAIN.
Threats to. Kill Brooklyn Nan and
Kidnap His Family.

Nicolo CapIello. a well-to-do dock builder, VINO
lives at No 10Y Second Place Brooklyn. reported
last night TO the police of the Butler-st station
that he had found a note. written In Italian ana
OF which the following is a translation. on MS
doorstep. when he answered ring at the beH
shortly after IL O'Clock:
If Won do not place $500 In envelope under
v0r doorstep before 10 o'clock Friday night, your
wife and daughters will be kidnapped and you VIII
~ THE SOCIETY OF THE PIGS FEET.
CapieIlo was recently blackmailed to the amount
OF $1,000 by the Society Of the BLACK Hand ana
there are now four men under indictment Tor the
crime. He said he had seen a man OF ABOUT thIrty-
five hanging about the neighborhood IN the aIter-
noon When he went home he FABRICATED MS
house He says he will fight the society to the end
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-10
FOR HEAD OF HEALTH DEPARTMENT.
The Mayor-Elect Said To Be Considering DR..
Thomas Darlington.

1t was learned from { trustworthy source yester-
day that DR. Thomas Darlington is being seriously
considered by NIayor-elect Mcclellan for appoint
ment as head of the Health Department Il think
DR.. Darlington will get the place." said friend of
the physician TO a Tribune reporter yesterday,
DIR. Darlington lives in Kingsbridge. He was
graduated from the College of Physicians and Sur
geons in 1880 He is consulting physician TO the
French Hospital, physician to the New-York
Founding Hospital. and St Johns Riverside Hos
pital, Yonkers. He is member of the American
and New-YOrk State Medical Associations, the
New-York State Medical Society ana of the Ameri-
can Chronological Association.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-10
RISKY DRIVE TO HIS MURDER TRIAL
Millionaire Cattle Man Likely to Be Hanged
While Going to Face Capital Charge.
Try TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.I

Topeka. Kan. Dec. 9-Chauncey Dewey. the Chi
millionaire, may be compelled to fight for his
life before he can reach the Cheyenne County Dis
trict Court tomorrow, where. with Clyde Wilson
and W. J. Mcbride, two OF his cowboys. he is TO
stand trial for the murder of three OF the Berry
family last June. The settlers are said to have
organized for the purpose OF procuring and hanging
Dewey and his men. The young millionaire cattle
to-day sent to Topeka fer guards and Win
chester rifles and ammunition. He Will be com
PEELED to drive forty miles through rough country
reach the court and he fears that an attack NAV
be made him during this trip. lie expects to
reach st. Erancis Tomorrow nlght.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-10
SOCIALISM DYING OUT.
my TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.

NY TELLGKAFH TO TIE TRIBCNE.I
Boston, Dec. 9-According to unofficial figures of
the city elections in the State socialism again got
black eye" the first heavy defeat coming In the
recent State election when the vote was reduced D
per cent. Not single Socialist Mayor was elected
I'm any of the nineteen cities holding elections
although nearly ali had Socialist candidates.
Thirteen OF the successful candidates were Pc
publicans, three Democrats. one independent and
the other a citizen@ candidate. Then cities voted
for license, and nine defeated it, showing a gain OF
three cities for the license advocates over last
year for the same nineteen cities.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-10
IMPROVEMENTS ON PENNSYLVANIA
Board of Directors Considers Undertakings
East and West of Pittsburg and Equipment.
IN rELEenAra ro LIE rR1nrNx.l

IBY TELEGRAFH To THE TRIBUNE.l
Philadelphia Dec. 9.-The vast improvements
now under way and those projected both east OF
Pittshurg and the lines west OF that city were
carefully considered at the meetings of the board
OF directors of the Pennsylvania Railway Company
held to-day The advsabiity Of securing addi-
tional equipment at this time also carefully
gone over. Both OF these matters involve large
Expenditure and IL decided TO take them up
again at the meeting to be held on Wednesday.
December %.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-10

had added to the appropriation for italian parci-
patton in the ST. Louis Exposition. would close
with S2OoOoo surplus. For 1so4-'0b the Minister
foreea,v a surplus of 81 444.0eo. which showed the
strsTrfh Of italian finances especially compared
with those of France. Austria and Germany He
enumerated the measures to be adopted to relieve
the distress I'm the southern provinces and for the
Institution of public schools In the Basiicata Prov
Ince which furnishes such a large percentage OF
he ton.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-10
DIES IN CHURCH AT PRAYER.

Kneeling with her hands clasped in prayer in
one of the rear pews of ST. Vincent Ferrer's Ro-
man Catholic Church. at Lexington-ave. and Six
ty-siXth-st.. Mrs. Mary heegan died yesterday.
Father T. Hyacinth Tusta heard heavy breathing
In the rear of the church. and. going TO Mrs Kee-
gan, tried to attract her attention She took no
notice of him. and the father. raising her to sit
ting posture. found that she unconscious He
went after DIR. John j. Reid. of No S53 Lexington
ave. whose house is near the church. DIR. Reid
went back with the priest, but when they arrived
the woman dead.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-10
CHINESE COURT TO LEAVE pEKINe

London, Dec, 10.-'The Times's' Shangha,
correspondent reports that a leading native
journal asserts that an edict IS about 10 be
issued. informing the viceroys and governors of
ihe intention Of the court TO remove to Singan-
Flu IN the province Of Shan-Se.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-10
ELECTIONS IN SAN DOMINGO,
Choice of Electors To Be Made on January
16-The Country Quiet.

San Domingo. Dec. "a decree OK the pro-
Visional government was issued this morning
providing for the choice of electors on January
16. preparatory to a meeting of Congress ana
the selection OF a President of San Domingo
who will probably be chosen from the Jimenez
or Vasquez parties.
The country Is now quiet and business is i'm
proving. The provisional government has not
yet been recognized. General Miguel Pichardo
has been appointed Minister Of the Interior
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-10
STATUS OF WOOD AND CRUM.
Senator Tillman Prepares a Resolution
Calling for Inquiry.

Washington. Dec s.-Senator T1inan mas prs
pared a resolution directing the Judiciary Commit
tee TO inquire as 70 the status Of nominations tnas
failed In the last session and were renewed at
the beginning Of the present session OF Congress
The inquiry is for the purpose OF developing the
present position of General Wood in the army and
DIR. Crum collector Of the port OF Charleston
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-10
G. H. sAckUs NAMED BY MAYOR.

Mayor Low yesterday appointed Grosvenor II.
Backus of Brooklyn. member OF the Board OF
Education Mr. Backus is a successful lawyer,
with offices IL the Mutual Life Building He is a
graduate of Amherst and of the Columbia Law
School. Mr.. Backus will fill a vacancy in the
board caused by the resignation of Albert c.. Nc
Donald. ex-Corporation Counsel Of BROOKLYN.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-10
TO CALL NATIONAL CONVENTION.
Ex-senator Jones Summons the Democratic
National Committee.

Washington. Dec. ga call was issued to-day by
James X Jones, chairman of the Democratic Ma
tionaI Committee for meeting of the committee
at the Shoreham Hotel in this city, Tuesday
January u, 10 decide upon the time and place OF
holding the Democratic National Convention
Chairman Jones has appointed Edwin Seton as
assistant secretary OF the committee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-10
ITALY's FINANCES STRONG.

Rome. Dec a.-Ihe Minister OF the Treasury
Signor Luzzatt. presented the budget statement In
the Chamber of Deputies to-day. He pointed out
that the budget OF 1S02-03 closed with surplus of
81 7ss $40 and said the budget OF 1s3O4 including
the additional sum OF s249c9 which the government
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-10

The Atrato River on the Gulf OF Darien. to open
a way over the Darien Mountains into Panama
Other troops from the Department or Cauca-
Colombia. are said TO be converging on Panama
and from all parts OF Colombia troops are re-
ported 10 be marching awaiting the result OF
General Reyes's mission 10 Washington.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-10
The following are likely to be reta

The men in the list. headed by Theodore Con-
molly were in the law department under Corpora
ton Counsel Whaleu. and acquired special llnowI-
edge of tho work in their respective branches.
While Mr.. Delany. who will succeed Mr.. Rives is
not obliged to retain their services it seems to be
the prevailing opinion that he will ask them to
stay, as their places would be difficult I'LL. Ed
ward J. Mcclure will have office of his own at
No. q Pine-st, Martin SAKE will form a partner
ship with Henry NJ. Powell. of the Arrears of Per-
sonal Taxes Bureau, and make a speciality of tax
arrears work.
The retirement of Messrs. Mcclure MelIen and
Hutchinson will leave Mr.. Delany without an ex-
perienced trial lawyer in the department, 1t is said
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-10
COLOMBIA LANDS FORCE.
Troops to Open Way Through
Darien-MoUemeRt General

La Guayra- Dec e.-The French steamer Yer
saiIIes which has arrived here from SavanlIla.
reports that Colombian steamers have landed
LOO men from Cartagena, near the mouth of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-10
ROUGH RIDER STOPS MAKING BRICK

York. Penn. Dec. CspeciaD.-By the death OF
his uncle, Ezra Nhlley, OF townsville, Nd. Elmer
Kemp. poor bricl1maker OF this city, who was
one OF President Roosevelt's Rough Riders and
took part in the battle OF San Juan Hill falls heir
TO $4,000. The or his luck. which cana TO
him to-day, was a great surprise
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-10
THE MAINE LEAVES COLON.

Colon. Dec 9.-The United States battleship
Maine left here to-day for the United States to
undergo repairs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-10
PRIVATE PRACTICE FOR INQUIRE.
Assistants of Corporation Counsel Rives Who
Will Go and Stay.

The following assistants In the Corporation Coun-
sells office either have sent in their letters OF
ignation TO Mr. Rives or have sisnihed their in
tention of leaving the citys law department at the
end of the present years
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-10
received at their Uptown once.
No. 1854 BROADWAY.

Advertisements received the following
offices regular ONCE rates until Goes . D. ,,fS.
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a. o. PAST I4fh-st: ESQ West 4sd-St.. between -
and Sth AYES; 26S IsSth-st.; 1.SSo Se-ANes
tween T6th ana I'm sts Toes Sd-ave, near
HOS tst-aVe.. SSthst; lSs East si.ss
$50 Sd-aNe-. near AlSt-st 80 Sese
S6 Chrisfopher-st. Brooklyn. ~ l.-sls SoJJles-fsS
ais snlth-st.; zoos Gates-ase- nc~afss -
broad st. Also a. A p Z. Or1ea
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1903-07-09
Vibration StOps Hatchin1.

IAN egg in the process of hatching,"
says an expert, ''is remarkably sensi-
tive to vibration. Half the failures
that amateurs encounter in Matching
out chicks by an incubator method are
due to lack of precaution in providing
against the effect of vibration on the
eggs. The rumble of train or the
passage of wagon along the street
will spoil a whole incubator full of
eggs, if the faintest vibratory wave
reaches the apparatus. Even such a
little thing as the banging of door
In some other part of the house will
destroy the chances of Matching out a
brood, where care has not been taken
to place the incubator beyond the
reach of such disturbances. A thun-
derstorm always gives breeders a
scare, as thousands of eggs may be
spoiled by a sudden heavy thunder
clap. To sneeze or cough in the vicin-
ity of the incubators will sometimes
work disastrous result"