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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-24
CoNNERY DECLINES DISAPPOINTMENT.
He Thinks the city's Educational System Is
Faulty at the Top.

Thomas B. Connery has written the following
letter 20 Mayor Low:
Allow me 70 thank YOU again for reappoi2.t,inI;g
fGy appreciate the compliment am yet most
ton. As you are acquainted with the reason OF
this step. it needs no further reference here As
serve year or two longer. with 8 view to watch
ing the Development Of an important oralch h IN
to the treatment OF the defectives-so long and SO
or less experimental has recently been put in op-
Grafton.
In regard to this branch Of instruction we have
neep 6ehRd mot only sp az ce9 Sb
fact by no means credtable to the pedagogical and
business departments of our system. seeing that
plying S funds for its SUPPORT and improveent
That sSmething has been done az last seems to De
without immodesty. take some credit for bringing
therefore, that I should desire to be in position
the right to question and critcise; ana even sug-
Study OF the subject qualities me TO venture that
far within the field of the pedagogists.
o nn on 70 bic sm6tioS TO improve or
reflect the course Of study at the cost Of larger
aud more important interests. Examples of this
content myseif With one Illustration Of the point
At the beginning Of the present school year last
already long course. 1t should have been foreseen
whom proper accommodation could not be supplied
was so enormous. the inevitable effect. Of adding
thousand pupils needing primary instruction. The
proprates the sittngs which would have been
available for the primary pupils. This is improve
ment'' Of the wrong kind. al the wrong season.
Manifestly. nothing should have been permitted to
stand in the way Of the great, fundamental object
OF system-that is to say full. not merely part
time. instruction for all The improvements could
wait; the Injuries could wait: everything could
wait until we catch up with the yearly increase by
supplying ample primary schools and instruction.
You have been kind enough to write that my
acceptance OF office afforded you pleasure To me,
! assure YOU, il has been honor. well
pleasure. to under your wise administration.
] am. therefore. unwilling close my official Tela-
tions with you without repeating what ! said to
you before namely that firmly believe you have
still before YOU brilliant career of usefulness IN
the public servce-an opinion which l know. IS
not shared by certain high political authority
unnecessary to mention.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-24
APPROACHED THE GLAD TIDINGs.
An 0verwOrked Tammany Word That Needs
q Vacation

There's new word En- fanraTy Hall and II Is
being oveyEcIzsI this N,cek. L Is the word sp-
preached.
'J.;nn.e's been approached"
Keep IL dark-Ive beer approached"
EoA6co's been aPproa ehed."
''Mc;'r gins oc,s approached"
Tnssa samples showing TIC prominence Of the
wO:a IN political circles jast row. is just vague
enough 10 suit The iScuba ting season In the distri
hutton n the joins Uoder Mayor-clect Mcclellan. 1t
is Just suggestive e:cugA or secrecy and star
chamber methods enlssr il 10 those who like
10 oe surprised by having unexpected things come
o-t OF the box"
A heH Iamlnarsy man wants tn send a thrill OF
excitement through his friends he does not saw
L2at Charles ?. Murphy or Colonel Mcclellan has
asked him 10 hold himself In readiness to accept
job Nor docs he tell his friends as he used to-
that ne has taken so-o0d-so by tho throat and
put Il ~ 10 hira' that ne mast have a place IL
has gone by to convey tho Intelligence in that
crude fashion. Tho man the anxious seat row
calls his friends IN Cne by and says:
I'm going 10 Se deputy commissioner Of not
Air I've been approached by Mcclellan"
II is expected that unless TIE Tammanv men iat
up on Tie word k viii soon be going 70 Hot Springs
te recEpeTate
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-24
N'ADO0 SUCCEEDS GREENE
Continued from frs, page.

appointments made last night were announced
by his confidential clerk, NJ. Hassett. at the
Fifth Avenue Hotel It is understood that more
appointments viii be announced to-day. TIE
rest OF the slate IS believed to be in part as
follows:
First ne-utv rol.c, Cararaiss;cre--1TEoNAs MAvOY.
second DeHvty-Hs;NItl F HAGGERIN. OF BROCK
lrr Third DeputyA Tenrneny lawyer John Nc
tullagh's for tho tine CT the slate
water CONTRADICTIONS r OAKLEY. Deputy,
FRANK J. GOODWIN.
street Cleaning CornIrssiousr-PATRIC,S II. KEAHoN.
bridge Cunrmissioner-A Manhattan
Clarifies Commissioner H FULLY. Brooklyn.
haitian: JAMES KANE JAMES T. BorCK. Of
brooklyn: JOHN !. BRADY q The Bronx: THOMAS
MURPHY. OF New-York and Queens County man.
Health Cor7r1issioner-Tr. H. A c. ANDERSON.
PAR, Cornra ssioneTs-THoNA F. BYRNEs for Brook
and Queens The two others are sti not decided
President OF civil Service Boer5-CHARLEs II. KNOX
Colonel Mcclellan spent a good part OF the
day yesterday with Charles It. Murphy and SEN
ator McCarren. The latter went home to Brook
Ign disappointed over not getting a definite
promise Of the Bridge Commissionership.
Senator McCarren. after comforting with MS
BROOKLYN leaders last night viii be ready to ac-
cede TO certain suggestions Of Colonel Mcclellan
to-day end 1his viii facilitate the announce
merit OF more appointments.
When Police Commissioner Greene was IN
formed of the appointment of William McAdoo
10 succeed him. he said:
NJ McAdoo is strong, capable. able man.
and SO far as know. bears an excellent repu-
tation. I have known him slightly for several
wears"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-24
c. P. HUNTINGTON SUIT CONTINUES.
His Executors Seeking to Foreclose Mort
gage-sl. 900 900 Involved

TIE trlal OF the suit of the executors Of the es-
tate of c. p Huntington against Sylvester n
hhee!ano and others 10 foreclose mortgage on
valuable real estate in Westchester County vas
continued yesterday in Brooklyn Mr.. Kneeland
Inc principal defendant. built the elevated system
IN New-York and was prominent in the affairs Of
the old 81. Louis and Toledo Railroad COMPANY
The action on both sides involves nearly 81 600 O0N
i is commended by the estate that Mr. Kneeland
made the mortgage to Isaac f. Gates 10 secure
loans made 10 hF kneelaGd By Mr.. HUNTINGTON
Mr. Kneelanc's claim is that he decided the prom
erty 10 Mr.. Gates TO secure the former against
judgment creditors. and that there was an agree
Tnent that II should be TO Mr. Kneeland IN
certain contingencies. He denies that il was given
10 secure Mr.. Huntington for loans made BY the
latter 10 him, when nc was financing The St louis
and Toledo road, and alleges that he turned over
10 Mr Huntington shares in the road amounting
10000 par value Of the common stock and 800
90 of the preferred stock. He alleges that when
the road reorganized the Toledo. St Louis
a1d Western Railroad Company the Huntington
interests converted this stock into the new issue
wEch he nor alleges 10 ne worth al least 81 @gl.
81
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-24
SHOPLTFTER Il CHILD.
She Said an Older Sister Taught Her
TO Steal

Josephine Messne, twenty years old. of No
4O3 East Fourteenth-st., was arraigned before
Magistrate Flammer, in Jefferson Market Pc
lice court. yesterday afternoon, charged with
shopifting With her Lena F'icarri nine
years old of the same address. They said
to be sisters.
Miss Ella T. Harvey. a detective in a Broad
way store. told the magistrate that she had
watched the prisoners yesterday afternoon, and
had seen Josephine take several small articles
and hand them to the child. She said she had
also noticed the woman slip things to the edge
Of a counter, where Lena could pick them up
The detective placed both under arrest. Under
the childs cape was large paper bag. In 1t
was a purse, three brooches toys and candy
The stuff. the detective said. had been dropped
in by the woman. Lena broke down and cried
when taken before the magistrate. She said, be-
tween sobs. that her sister had taught her how
TO take and conceal the goods. The woman
held in $500 bail for trial after pleading guilty
and Lena given into the custody Of the
Chdrens society
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-24
BUSINESS MEN WANT ROOSEVELT.
Southern Democrats Indorse Him, ex-Presi
dent of Manufacturers Says.
[BT TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE

lB1 TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE
Cincinnati Dec. 23.-Thomas P. Egan, presi-
dent of Of the largest manufacturing COM
panies in the West. who was the first presi-
dent of the National Manufacturers Associa-
ton, and is still a member Of the executive
board, returned to-day from meeting in New
York Of the executive committee of that
citation. Mr.. Egan declared that the ten big
manufacturers attending that meeting from
every part of the country were to a I'M
compromisingly for President Roosevelt to sue
coed himself. He said:
They like his honesty and frankness. and regard
him to be a great He stands boldly for
principle There Were Democrats in the meeting,
Southern Democrats at that who spoke enthusi-
astically of the President. ! myself believe that
the continuance of good times depends largely
Rooseyelts nomination and election. He is a safe
man. considered from point, and, besides it Is
bad policy TO swap horses when you crossing
stream. About the only opposition TO Roosevelt
Is on account Of some postofices in the South.
No, 1 do believe that Hanna would be as
Instrumental Roosevelt in promoting the con-
unued prosperity Of the country. To make
or the continuance OF our present good times,
want to keep Roosevelt in the White House.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-24
JAPAN'S ANSWER FINAL
Continued from first page.

Of a Rlsso-Japapese war beyond the stipula-
tions of the Anglo-Japanese treaty.
The minister, while admitting some arrange
ment for the support of Japan by Great Britain
provided Japan agrees to accept compromise
fails to see how Japan's demands can be mod
Grated. He said
am getting very pessimistic regarding me
eventual outcome but / do not expect the ques-
ton of peace or war to be settled until aiter me
new year. If the dispute can be settled o ily
by war the present delay. of course, is greatly
to Russia's advantage.
In common with other diplomats in London
Baron Hayashi shares the belief that Russia's
reply is not likely 10 be decisive.
At the German and other embassies the I'M
preston prevails not, however. based on any
official communication from the British govern
ment, that the Russian japanese negotiations
have reached such a point that It would not be
at ali surprising If Great Britain expressed fer
willingness, provided Japan agrees to accept
certain specified compromise, to guarantee TO
back up Japan if necessary by force OF arms
The diplomats expect definite developments
until the Russian reply to Jspan's request for
reconsideration Of the latest Russian note is re-
ceived
The British Foreign Office declined to discuss
the statements made in The Associated Press
dispatch from Berlin to-day the ground that
the contingency was too hypothetical
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-24
THE LAND AGREEMENT SIGNED.
To Take Effect in Six Months-Governor
Taft to Sail To-day.

Manila Dec 23.-The agreement for the purchase
of the friar lands has been signed to take effect
In six months. this time being allowed for surveys
and examination of titles. The bureau organized to
administer the affairs OF these lands will dispose
Of them when possible to the present tenants
long terms Of payment. Three-Fourths Of this land
is included within the populated districts, which
makes settlement difficult.
Governor Taft's departure. arranged for to-day.
has been DELAYED until tomorrow, when II is eX-
pecJod he viii start for the United States by way
Of Toxic aud Honolulu.
Governor TAFT has pardoned several Filipino
prisoners The approach Of the Christmas festi-
val including tho priest, Leonardo Depusey, who
was under sentence Of death by military court,
for burying alive the prcsidente of Taylay. The
communication is penal seTvitude for twenty years.
Ladrones recently looted the municipal treasury
at Bosoboso in Iuzon. They captured the presi-
dente and cut out the tendons OF his heels. The
consta bUlary pursued tho band and succeeded
recovering part of the stolen funds.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-24
NO ARBITRATION OFFERED.
France and England Acting Separately in
Urging Pacific Solution.

Paris Dec. 23.-An authoritative denial is
made here of the reports published in London
that the Foreign Minister. NJ DeCasse, had of
fered to arbitrata the Russo-Japanese dispute.
The steps taken by NJ. Delcasse are confined 10
those outlined in these dispatches yesterday. he
and Lord I.ansdowne making pacific representa-
tons at Toxic with the view of softening Japan's
answer. In making these representations
France and Great Britain acted separately, but
on the same general lines
Operators on the BOurse to-day shared the
feeling of officials here that settlement Of the
Russo-Japanese difficulty likely and the
tone of the market was greatly improved. Prices
opened firm and remained buoyant and tend
ing upward Russians We're in specially good
dnr1 nd
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-24
OPTIMISM IN RUSSIA.
Early End of Negotiations. Ho1r-
eper. Thought Unlikely.

ST. Petersburg, Dee. 23.-Russla reply 10
Japan is momentarily expected TO De oelI'eIeu
The Foreign Office officials and diplomats con-
tinue to express the opinion that, as both par
ties earnestly desire a peaceful settlement, and
as their allies have left nothing undone to this
end war will be averted. An early conclusion
of the negotiations. however. seems unlikely.
In regard to a Vladivostok dispatch saying
that viceroy Alexieff had been authorized 10
settle on the spot all questions concerning
neighborfng States. the Foreign Office declares
that the Viceroys powers remain determined by
the ukase issued in August last
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-24
DARING NAVIGATOR Killed,
His Sole Companion Sails Small Yacht a
Thousand Miles to Port.

Wellington. New-zealend, Dec. 23.-The two
and one-half ton yacht Kiaora. which its owner.
@ man named Buckridge, attempted to sail from
New-Zealand 20 London by way Of Cape Horn.
has returned here
Buckridge fell from the mast and was killed
when the yacht IN the Pacific a thousand
miles from land. His mate and sole compa0ion
navigated the Kiaora back to Wellington and
was in the greatest peril for three weeks suf-
fering from seTni-staTvation,
Buckrdge was tWenty-seven years old. He
had served in the IN South Africa and after
ward became a member Of the Antarctic ex-
petition on the exploring vessel Discovery
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-24
Army AND NAVY READY.
Japan Azcaiting Russian Reply
More Riots at UOkphe.

London, Dec. GA dispatch to the Reuter-
Telegram Company from Toxic says;
InCessant activity prevails at military mead
quarters. The transport and other arrange
nents are complete. The government is caHny
awaiting the Russian reply, which, II Is hopeu'
will be forthcoming without delay ,
Press dispatches from Corea report continued
disturbances at Mokphe and the outbreak or
Tong Hak insurrecton in Chonato Province
The Tong-Haks are a party of malcontents
whose activity was the immediate cause OF the
war between China and Japan. These reports
create uneasiness.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-24
RESTRAINED FROM CUTTING ICE.

Albany, Dec. 2S.-Justice Herrck to-day made
permanent an Injunction granted application of
the Green Island Ice Company to restrain Daniel
Norton from cutting ice from the basin Green
Island. The question OF law in the action involved
property valued at S5O000G0 distributed at various
points along the States waterways. Norton de-
MED the right OF the Superintendent of Public
Works 20 grant any permit for cutting ice on
either the Erie the Champlain canal Tne
Green Island company maintained that the Super
intendent had absolute power over all State land
along the canals
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-24
DEPENDS ON HEALTH.
Mr.. Hanna's Statement Regarding His Re
naming Chairman

Senator NJ A. Hanna, who has been confined 10
his room in the Waldorf-Astoria for several days
with bad cold, vas far recovered yesterday
that he was able to start for home on the a.2o
o'clock train last evening. He made use of
private car to travel in. Before starting ho was
asked about the report that he would retire as
chairman Of the Republican National Committee
He said
me election Of a new chairman Is several months
OF. don't know Vhat will happen great dea |
depends upon my health. ! don't care 10 say any
thing '
an statement.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-24
CLOSE VOTE ON FISCAL POLICY.
Rowland Hunt, Supporter of Mr. Chamber
lain, Elected for Ludlow.

London. Dec. 23.-ROwland Hunt Liberal J-nion-
ist a supporter OF Joseph Chamberlain's fiscal mol
icy. has been elected to represent the Ludlow d.
vision Of Shropshire in the House Of Commons to
succeed the late Robert J. More liberal Inionistl
The polling follows:
Rowland liberal Cnonst. 4sas
Fred Horne tlGbeTail- . =. 80.
LIBERAL UnionIst majority ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. go
At the last election Mr.. More was elected with
out opposition but the previous contested elec-
ton his majority nearly 4ooo.
The issue clear cut. The campaign was
fought exclusively the fiscal question, The con-
stituency was deluged with organizers and speak
ers from Birmingham and representatives OF the
Free Food League
The result showed a remarkable decrease OF the
Liberal Unionist majority at the last contested ele-
ton IN Ludlow. and has been attributed 20 Mr.
More's vote having been largely personal one.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-24
PATRICK KEENAN,, SUED BY R1vEs:
Tammany Men Agitated, but It's Another
Patrick, Not the City Chamberlain.

Tho Tammany friends Of Patrick Keenan,, who is
IN DO City Chamberlain after January l. were aei-
tated yesterday 10 note IN the court proceedings
that Corporation Counsel Rives had sued Patrick
keenan, for alleged violation OF The Tenement
House law. The alleged infraction was on The
property at No. 2,206 seyenth-ave. When Chief
Clerk Jackson was seen Yesterday at the Tenement
House Department. he SaiQ:
Well, that may look pretty bad for Patrick
Eecnan, bat it's another Patrick keenan,. 1t isn't
the new City Cham berlain. The Patrick keenan,
We are after is Harlem man"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-24
FUNERAL or DEAD BATTALION CHIEF.

Charles w Kruger, acting head OF the Fire De
partment issued a special order TO the uniformed
force yesterday regarding the death of Battalion
Chief Martin ". Coleman. killed in the Mott-st
fire, praising his record and announcing that the
funeral would take place at 10 a m. to-day. The
escort VIII consist OF n battalion OF four com
panieS or ten men each 10 be composed Of four
men detailed from each of the first ten battalions
The men win assemble $50 m. Engine
Company No. 3. in East Fourteenth-st. and march
10 the home Of Chief Coleman, No. 300 East Fiji
teenth-st. After the services at the Church OF the
Immaculate pton. IN Fourtoenth-st they will
---CInEunJ t.ge cody the f=FT1.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-24
MR.. PLArT AND COL. DUNN CONFER.
The Governor Expected Here Early Next
Week

Senator Thomas c. Plat, at the Fifth Avenue
Hotel, yesterday, had 4 talk with Colonel Dunn
chairman Of the Republican State Committee.
Colonel Dunn started for Binghamton last night TO
remain over Christmas. Governor Oden is expected
here early next week. Colonel Dunn will return
10 the city on Monday. and there viii be a con-
ference of leaders with Senator Platt looking 10
the mapping out OF a l-ogra nme for The approach
ing session % the legislature
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-24
MAURICE PATTERSON.

Maurice Featherson has been known as a regular
Tanmany politician. ana ms record for two terms
in the State Senate shows that he has always car
iled the wishes Of the organization in regard
all political questions. He is little over forty
wears old. and machinist He was appointed
a subpoena server in 1880 and has been almost
steadily in Office since. He was clerk in the
court Of Special Sessions and water purveyor in
the Public Works Department. under Mike Daily.
After the reapportionment OF 1928 he became
leader Of the XXNIIIth District.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-24
FRI4RS LAND PURCHASE.
Payment To BE Made by Issuing
81. 900 900 Philippine Bonds.

Washington Dee. 2S.-President Roosevelt anu
Secretaries Root and Shaw had an extended con-
ference to-day regarding the issue OF bonds for the
raising of money with which to pay for the fTlar
lands in the Philippines. Secretary Root mas re-
ceived cable dispatch from Governor IaIt an
uoncing that the contracts for the purchase OF the
lands were signed yesterday afternoon Inc pro
vision for payment Governor Taft indicates il that
the government shall due diligence IN the neces-
sarv surveys examination OF title and sale or
bonds and shall consummate the purchase within
period not exceeding six months from the date
Of contract Unless new surveys differ materially
from the Villegas survey. the exact amount Of the
purchase price of the lands 1929 ISt The lands
TO be purchased aggregate s9l GO acres Governor
Taft's dispatch concludes as follows:
AS soon as YOUR recommendation is received. Will
pass reciting making OF contract and authorize
TO issue bonds much the same FORM "a ISi"S
authorizing issue OF certhcates or Indebtedness
At the conference to-day it was determined 10
authorize the issue Of 100000 in per cent Philip
pine bonds redeemable after ten and within thir'y
years They viii he offered for sale early in jan
uary An act of the last Congress provided for the
issue Of such bonds. They will be accepted by the
government as security for the deposit OF public
funds.
Some details concerning the issue Of the bonds
have vet 10 he settled but no doubt is expressed
that ready market for them will be found in this
country In the last seven months s6oSoo00 OF
cent Philippine bonds have been issued and foated
in the United States in patches OF 100000 each.
More than half of these bonds are now on deposit
with the government as security for public money.
The bonds previo1Isly issued were sold terms
100000 selling above PAR. 1t IS oeI1eVed That the
forthcoming issue also viii bring good price.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-24
oDELL DECLINES TO TALK.
He Does Not Admit That Senator Plat Has
Called Him to Conference.

Albany, Dec Ex-Governor Odel tonight refused
10 discuss the report that Senator Plat had called
him and other State Republican leaders 20 con
ference in New York city. All he would say was
that ne had not decided when he would so TO New
York; II would not be for several days"
that Senator Platt had positively prophesied the
reapportrnent OF Railroad Commissioners Baker
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-24
CORE4NS IN Battle.
Indecisire 4ction Fought zcith CHI
Dpsp Force Near Border.

Shanghai. Dec % The Tartar general at
Kirin reports that an indecisive battle has oc-
Cured between four battalions Of Chinese from
Hung-Chun and 800 COreans who invaded
Chinese territory from Kyeng Chung, IT. North
east Corea.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-24
JOHN c. HERTLE.

John c. Hertle is about forty years old of genial
pleasant disposition. He is warm personal friend
Of eK-Msyor Van Wyck. and was Commissioner OF
Accounts through the four years Of his adminstra-