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New-York tribune., 1903-02-06
NEW PAY SYSTEM OPPOSED.
Army and Navy Officers Protest Against Pro-
posed Change.
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Washington Feb. 6.-The army pay officers are
wrought I'D over the prospect of a change in the
proposed adoption by the Treasury Department Of
a series of governmental salary tables. At
present payments made basis of thirty
day month without regard to whether month
contains twenty-eight thirty or thirty-one days.
This has been the practice for years, and is con-
sidered the safest and most businessllke method
The Treasury Department officials insist that
year should be divided into 365 366 days, and
that salaries for fractions of years. such as
month should take into consideration the actual
number of days involved This has led to a pro-
test from the paymaster general OF the army
and the paymaster general OF the navy. who have
asked legislation be enacted specially exclud-
ing from the Treasury Department system the
army and navy accounts. Paymaster General
Bates insists that a tremendous amount OF labor
would be put the paymasters OF the army,
while Rear Admiral Kenny. of the navy, says
the work involved would increase the liability
to error and result in confusion and delay III the
settlement of accounts He says in a communica-
ton he has sent TO Secretary Moody in defence
Of a thirty day month:
With pay table based the thirty. day month
pay-Tols, settling claims or calculating checkaSes
no matter what kind of month which variety
of year might be in question. An enlisted
ceiying SIS Sc month and sentenced by GO court mar
with Sc r. and there could be no doubt as to the
fen 6aVs pay % WoGid have four diereht galues
one each for a twenty-eight, twenty-nlne thirty
arise as TO which should be applied. Would it de-
and if So would the ten days be reckoned back back
ward forward from that date; and II either
course should involve parts of two different kinds
Of months, would the total have to be made up
from the respective tables applicable to hose
months? These questions may seem fanciful or
even fippant as here presented, but they are none
the less logical and are certain to be presented by
the Controller OF the Treasury in case the plan in
question shall be adopted Instances might be
multiplied for the purpose Of showing the incon-
venience and sources of error sure to follow upon
the nronosed change, If made. ! think however
that enough has been said TO justify the bureau 8
Errou on the subject. If necessary, means OF
escaDe from an unfortunate dilemma, 1 cannot too
strongly recommend that Congress be urged to
sanction the present method by law
New-York tribune., 1903-02-06
THE ROCK ISLAND AGREEMENT.
Southern Pacific to Transfer One Half In
terest in Houston and Texas Central to 1t.

The arrangenent entered into between the
Rock Island Company and the Southern Pa
cifc Company as to the nature of which there
has been so much speculation during the last
few DAYS is not traffic agreement by which
the Rock Island may obtain outlet to the
Pacific Coast-although that will probably come
later-but relates to the Houston and Texas
Central Railway Company It IS learned on
high authority that the Southern Pacific has
transferred or contracted to transfer a one
half interest IN the Houston and Texas Cen
tral. of the S10O0000O capital stock of which
II owns 50 596 000 to the Rock Island. for a
COMPENSATION of between IS 100000 and $1,000.
600. which is to be paid partly in cash and
partly In Rock Island securities. The Houston
and Texas Central has a total length of $50
miles its main line extending from Denson, in
Northern Texas to Houston, distance OF 33S
miles Dallas is on the main line, and one OF
the branches extends from Garrett. a few miles
south of that city. Fort Worth. The Rock
T.land already reaches Fort Worth, and had
MANNED an extension of 265 miles from that
point by way of Dallas. to Houston
This projected construction VIII now De rem
dered unnecessary. the result being a saving
to the Rock Island OF many millions or expendl-
ture and for the Southern Pacific the assurance
OF no hostile competition from the ROCK Island.
From Houston 10 deep water at Galveston is a
distance of fifty-three miles. trayersed by the
Galveston, Houston and Northern Railway, of
the $500 900 outstanding capital stock OF which
the Southern Pacific Company owns S18SOOo-
New-York tribune., 1903-02-06
ISLE OF PINES'S STATUS.
United States Ozonership Disputed By
Il HaUana Paper.
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Washington, Feb 5.-'La Discussion" Of
Havana, in its issue Of January %. reproduced
from The Tribune of January % the Washing
ton dispatch setting forth the firm position OF
the administration that Cuban jurisdiction does
not now extend to the Isle of Pines. and printed
the following editorial:
1t is fact that the Isle of Pines has been
omitted from the territorial boundaries of the
republic proposed in the constitution Thls IS
not our personal opinion. but the text of Article
VI of the Platt amendment, which has the force
of fundamental law. But this condition Is tenn
porary, because the said article OF the Piatt
amendment leaves to future treaty the task OF
determining the future of the island Ihere-
fore it is evident that if the Isle of Pines IS
conditionally omitted from Cuban territory, 1t is
not thereby Incorporated into the territory OF
the United States.
This lack of defining the nationality of that
portion of our territory never be a sufficient
cause for deciding that the Isle OF Pines has no
recognized government Moreover, in the trans
fer Of the country from the government of IN
tervention to the Cubans our hOnored President
as may be seen by the American newspaper
CThe Tribune) from which we translate, left to
the Cuban republic the administration and gov
ernment of the Isle of Pines until its future
should be determined by treaty as provided Tor
in the appendix to the constitution.
The Isle Of Pines has always formed part OF
the province Of Havana, not only during the
Spanish regime but also during the period OF
American intervention, in a manner so COM
pIete that in holding the municipal elections
and the election of delegates to the national
Wood the electors Of that portion of our terri
tory elected their Councilmen and also aided in
the election of the representatives to the con.
stftutional convention and to the Congress of
the republic as we'll to the election of Presl-
dent Palma. If all this is not sufficient TO eVade
the discussion according to the Platt amend
ment of the definite possession OF the Isle OF
Pines, it IS more than enough to show that II
is understood that for the present, and until
treaty is celebrated, the administration ana gov
ernnent of the island belong Of right and fact to
the republic of Cuba, whose officials are per
forming their duties in obedience to the orders
of the electors of the island.
The American taxpayers of the Isle OF Pines
are Obliged to paw the Cuban State and munich
pal taxes and TIE officers in charge are under
obligation to look after the interests OF that
island It is our judgment which we defend
both as matter of fact and as question or
right that the Cuban Government. being in
formed by the authorities on the Isle OF Pines
that the Americans refuse TO pay the taxes duly
imposed which the Secretary Of state, Senior
Zsldo advised should be collected, then 1t is the
duty of the government to collect the same by
law If necessary.
New-York tribune., 1903-02-06
COLOMBI4'S CONGRESS-.
To Meet IN 4pr7l-Outlook for the
Canal Treotu.
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Washington, Feb. 5.-Information from Bogota
reached this city yesterday which fixes the Gate
of the meeting of the Colombian Congress with
some degree of certainty. The dispatch an
nounces that an election is set for March 1,
and that the date of the meeting of the new
Congress will be not later than the first week
in April. This delay. the ratification of the
Panama Canal treaty slightly, but comedies
with the time generally set for the opening Of
the session.
Reports from Bogota about the treaty itself
have been meagre and throw light as yet
on the general state of the public mind on
the terms secured by Colombia. From Panama,
the contrary. the indications that the
agreement has been hailed with the greatest
approval This does not in the least signify
anything important oout the feeling in the
interior, however. Moreover, the Governor OF
Panama, Mouths Duran, is reported as having
expressed the opinion that the annuity was
too small. As the Governor was lately appointed
and is in touch with Bogota, it is inferred that
his opinion is significant of that existing at the
capital. No direct news on this subject has vet
reached this city.
New-York tribune., 1903-02-06
MORGAN CONTINUES OPPOSITION.
Hears that American Naval Officers offered
$4,000 to Colombian Rebels.

Washington. Feb. 5.-Senator Morgan to-day in
troduced a resolution asking the Secretary of the
Navy to send TO the Senate copies of any cor
respondence which may have occurred between
the naval officers of the United States and per
sons on shore in Colombia in the recent stay OF
American vessels in Colombian waters. Mr.. Nor
gan's purpose in introducing the resolution is TO
ascertain whether there is truth in the report
that American naval officers made an offer Of
s. 100000 the revolutionists to desist. He calls
attention the fact that the first treaty which
the United States sought to negotiate with Co
lobia for the construction of the canal called Tor
100000 whereas the treaty really negotiated cans
for 1900, the difference being the amount IN
voved in the reports concerning offers to the in
surgents. -
tha< no treaty with Colombia. Nicaragua or Costa
Rica shall be held to alter or modify the act Of
June IS. 1902, regarding the Panama Canal Dill,
by which act agreement is authorized with fhe
New Panama Canal Company.
New-York tribune., 1903-02-06
ARMY AND NAVY ORDERS.

Washington Feb 5-The following army. navy
and marine CORDS orders have been issued:
ARMY.
Second Lieutenant GUY B. G. HANNA, artillery corps
is assigned 10 10th Company, coast artillery
Contract Surgeon IRA BROWN, at Buffalo. will
proceed Fort Nobrara
The following transfers made take effect this date
Efrst lieutenant HARRY J. COLLINS, 9Th Infantry
20 the 2Sth Infantry Company I; First Lieutenant
REUBEN SMITH. 2sth Infantry, to the Sth ln1antry
Lieutenant Collins VIII report at Fort
duty with the l4th Infantry TO acSoinpay
Philippines Lieutenant smith VIII report
TO lst Infantry. accompany IL 10 It's station
Major JEROME wATROUS paymaster. is relieved
from duty Chattanooga and Will proceed 10 onaha
Lieutenant Colonel RALPH W. HOYT. 10th Infantry IS
adjutant generals department and will
report the Division Of the Philippines
Second Lieutenant CHARLES s. FRANK. 21st Infantry
will the examining board at Fort IeaVen-
for examination
First Lieutenant HENRY l. HARRIS. tr. 4th Infantry
is transferred the 22d Infantry.
Major CHARLES w. HOBBS artillery is relieved
from the Preside of San Francisco. and will take
staten Fort Casey
Second Lieutenant SEELEY A WALL-EN, 25th Infantry
is transferred Company K TO Company F
NAVY.
Medical Inspector g. H. HARMON to naval station.
Port Royal
Psyrnaster p V MOHUN, detached naval station, San
Juan 10 home and wait orders.
Passed Assistant paymaster D. " CHADWICK to be
officer the navy station, San Juan
MARINE CORPS.
CAPTAIN n II LANE. proceed Portsmouth =. II for
duty marine barracks there.
Second Lieutenant $ W. BREWSTER. detached from
barracks yard NeW-fork: To mAr1ne
barracEs navy yard. Mare Island
New-York tribune., 1903-02-06
SENATE PROGR4MlNE.
Littefeld 4nti- Truyt Bill Not To
Considered.
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Washington, Feb 5-The practical completion
Of the Senate's antitrust programme and the
enactment by the upper chamber Of the most
important of Attorney General KnoX's recon-
nnendatfons. in spite Of the Statehood blockade
and the difficult situation precipitated thereby,
are matters of congratulation among the leaders
The passage of the Knox measure, popularity
known as the "hurry-up BILL completed the
antitrust programme on the floor Of the Senate.
and the assurance by the conferrees on the De-
nartment of Commerce and Labor bill that they
would reach an agreement tomorrow, providing
an adequate publicity arrangement, adds to the
general satisfaction.
The Elkins bill which is the most important
Of the antitrust measures, is now in the House
Committee on Interstate Commerce, but Repre-
sentative Hepburn, the chairman has assured
Senator Elkins that il win be reported promptly.
Spea ker Henderson Will be urged TO set early
date for the consideration Of the Elkins bill,
and in view Of the fact that II viii be impossible
for the Senate to consider the Littlefeld bill, IT
Of course, appreciated that members of the
House would prefer the enactment of their
measure the Littlefeld bin. but with the COM
pIicated situation in the Senate, and the knowl-
edge that the Littlefeld measure would inevi-
lea dlre feel sure that the House managers will
see the adNisa bility Of accepting the Senate
measure To do otherwise would, in the opinion
Of the leading Senators. preclpitate an extra
session Of Congress, as there woulo De no posi-
bilitv Of rushing the Littlefeld bill through the
Senate in the short time remaining, and March
vyoiIl5 arrive without any important antitrust
legislation having been accomplished.
New-York tribune., 1903-02-06
GOLD CERTIFICATES "To ORDER"
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Washington, Feb Son application of the Sub
Treasurer in New-Yorls. the Treasury Department
was called upon to-day to make ruling on the
question as to whether gold certificate for SlOo"o
might be issued payable Ito bearer" The New
York official has an application from trust COM
nany for the Issuance of such certifcat> and
referred the matter to Washington Tor adVlce-
The decision was that the certificate might be
issued as requested under the act Of March a. IS1u
Tis act repealed Section 5193 of the Revised stat
mes which provided that currency certificates
might be issued TO national banks. Preceding this
reneaI however the same act authorizes the Sec
retary of the Treasury TO issue gold certhcates IN
amou.lts of $1,000 TO order and the ruling To-Day
was In accordance with this section
New-York tribune., 1903-02-06
EDITORS TO HOLD CONVENTION.

Washington Feb. 5.-The annual national con-
vention of delegates from the Republican state
Editorial Associations in the United States mas
been called 70 meet at the Arlington Hotel IN this
city on Thursday and Friday. February 20 and "a
by a O. Bunnell Editor OF The Dansyilie On "
Advertiser secretary OF rhe national association
Each association Will send two delegates In addi-
tinn 10 its president and secretary and well Known
editors will represent states where no associations
80 heap orranized The convention will be vel
coined 10 Washington in address oy senator
Depew who also will give the delegates fecep-
tIan al his home on tho evening or Heprudry 20.
New-York tribune., 1903-02-06
FEDERAL JUDGES TO GET HIGHER PAY

WASHINGTON Feb. 5.-The conferrees OF the two
houses Of Congress the bill increasing the salaries
of United States judges reached an agreement to-
day generally accepting the salaries fixed by the
hill as II passed the House. The bill it will be-
come law fixes the salary Of the Chief Justice Of
the Supreme Court OF the United States at $4,000
wear and Of the associate justices at sl2 5o each
the salaries the circuit judges at Si,Vo ana OF
district Judges 5000.
New-York tribune., 1903-02-06
sCoURGE OF TYPHOID IN ITHACA.
Many Cornell Students Ill-Water Supply at
Fault.

Ithaca, n. Y, Feb 5-Forty new cases OF
typhoid fever and death were reported to
the health authorities to-day. The total number
of cases is now $40. DR.. c. F. Curtis Of the
State Board of Health. is here investigating the
situation. He agrees with the city authorities
that the cause OF the epidemic is the city water
supply Water for drinking purposes at present
is being brought to Ithaca from wells in sur
rounding towns Many of the fever patients are
Students at Cornell University
New-York tribune., 1903-02-06
NOT LIKELY TO CONFIRM cRUM.

Washington. Feb. 5.-The nomination Of Dr. W.
D Crum colored, to be collector Of the port OF
Charleston S. c.. discussed to-day by the Sen
.4a Committee on Commerce, but action was post
poned There was sufficient expression OF opinion
10 lead members present to believe that If a vote
should be taken the committee would record itself
in onnosition 10 DR.. Crun's confirmation.
New-York tribune., 1903-02-06
TO INVESTIGATE CONDITION OF NEGROES

Washington Feb. 5.-The Senate Committee
Education and Labor to-day authorized favorable
report on the bill providing for the appointment Of
commission % five to investigate the condition Of
the coored people OF the United States. especially
wiki reference 10 the educational facilities afforded
them
New-York tribune., 1903-02-06
HOBsON TO LEAVE THE NAVY.
Secretary Moody Reluctantly Decides to Ac-
cept His Resignation.

Washington Feb 5.-Secretary Moody has de-
cided to accept resignation Of Naval Construc-
tor Richmond P. Hobson- He will take occasion
formally to record the navy's high appreciation
Of Hobson's services Mr. Moody received a tele-
gram from Constructor Hobson to-day saying that
his decision resign was hnal
New-York tribune., 1903-02-06

T. is understood that the arrangement between
the Rock Island and the Southern Paclnc WI
include the forwarding of Rock Island traIllc
from Houston to Galveston.
New-York tribune., 1903-02-06

AT the business session there will be informal
talk by Senator Hanna on The importance et
Newspapers IN Political Campaigns and Perry 5.
Heath. or The Salt Lake Tribune secretary OF
the Republican National COMMITTEES. will speak on
Newspaper Work in Politics. The HEADQUARTERS
of the delegates will be an the Eooitt House. and
papers on subjects of general interest will be
sented by several leading Republican editors.
New-York tribune., 1903-02-06

Ralph lizard formerly United States Chinese in
speetor who was dismissed by Commissioner Cen
eral Sargent Tuesday. nnounced yesterday that
he would ma Ike formal appeal to President Roose-
velt for review of the evidence. He refuses To
discuss the nature OF the charges upon which ne
dismissed.
New-York tribune., 1903-02-06
POPLAR PUnLIcATIoNs.

POPULAR PUBLICATIONS.
The Tribune Almanac for 1893 -houid bo
Included IN above heading. the nrst cdt-
tIon was exhausted IN few days and the
cents
New-York tribune., 1903-02-06
CHINESE INSPECTORS ASSIGNED,

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Washington Feb. 5.-Mr. Sargent the Commits
sioner General Of immigration. to-day made sew
eraI changes IN the assignments OF Chinese immi-
grafton inspectors. F. w. Berkshire now sta
toned at Chicago is to go TO Brooklyn, to I'LL
the vacancy caused by the retirement of Ralph
lizard from the service. Alfred Anderson. OF Bos-
ION was assigned TO the Chicago station. Charles
r. Dunn at San Francisco. has been ordered 10
Washington for conference and in his absence
Charles Mehan of Boston, has been ordered TO
the San Francisco post
New-York tribune., 1903-02-06

Washington. Feb. 5.-The following army. navy
and marine CORDS orders have been issued:
ARMY
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-05-15
Largest Circulation in the County
SUBSCRIPTION 81 per year In advance.
Bell and Kibbie phones.

THE visit of Correspondent Fitzgibbon
of the Detroit Evening News to Paw
Paw resulted in nothing more tangible
than good natured "roast" of the
Woodman family, especially of Hon. j.
J. Woodman and Senator Jason Wood
man. The fact is that the Evening
News man was unable to find any senti-
ment here in favor of so-called primary
reform" as exemplified in the Colby bill,
and was very careful not to publish some
of the "hot shot" interviews that were
accorded him in opposition to the meas
ure. In his article, the correspondent
said: "Some of the republican county
weeklies that have received favors in
the name of Burrows are harping on
this string in the familiar Burrows ma
chine key" AS we have opposed the
Colby bill, we presume The True
Northerner is intended to be included in
the "Some republican county weeklies-
We do not know as it will interest
either Mr.. Fitzgibbon or the Evening
News, but for our own satisfaction we
want to say that we have never received
the slightest favor at the hands or by
the influence of Senator Burrows, and
are not under the least obligation to
him and have never been approached by
him or any of his emissaries In regard to
primary election matters. Indeed, we
acknowledge no obligation to any poll
tician, nor even to the republican party
itself only so far as we believe it to be in
the right. Our views on the primary
election idea, as on other public ques-
tions, are our own, entirely unbiased by
patronage, or money, or any outside in
fluences. Can the Evening News hon
estly say as much concerning its course
in state and city politics?
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-05-15
Obituary..

The subject of this sketch Nancy
Glasgow Hipp, was born in Jefferson,
Cass county, Mich, July Is, 1912, and
departed this life May ,, 1903 at her
home in Almena, Van Buren, county, in
the triumphs of the christian faith.
At the early age of II she was united
in marriage to II. b. Tharp. BY the
early death of Mr. Tharp she was soon
left a widow with one child. Six years
later she was married to jerome l..
Enos Four children, all girls, were
born of this union. Mr.. Enos died IN
May, 1879, aud in March, 1889, she was
married to b. w. Hipp of Almena. Her
five children survive her and are all
grown to womanhood They are Mrs.
L. L. Freer of Vandala, Mrs. G. +.
Weed of Chicago, H., Mrs. S. G. Mar
shall of Cassopois, Mrs. r.. II. Davis of
Johannesburg, Mrs. ID. a. Hoodemaker
of Athena. She also leaves II grand
children, one brother, ID. A. Glasgow of
Os1eola, Ind, two sisters Mrs. A. Sauls-
bury of Constantine, Mich, and Mrs. Q.
Walker of Port Huron, Mich, and
other relatives.
At the age of Is she was converted and
united with the Baptist church, of which
denomination she was a faithful mem
Der until her last marriage, when she
withdrew and united with the NJ. f..
church at Almena, continuing in its
membership until the close Of life. As
a christian she was faithful, consistent
and exemplary. She was a loving
mother, a faithful and devoted wife and
a useful member OF society. Naturally
of pleasing and social disposition she
made friends of all with whom she came
in contact. She will be much missed in
the societies of the church and in the
community where she lived.
A large delegation of the order Of
Patricians, of which society she was a
member, was present at the funeral. 1t
was a beautiful and touching incident
as the members of this society passed by
to take their last look at the silent form,
each leaving his or her little bouquet of
flowers on the casket- "A loving tribute to
the memory of a departed friend and
sister Besides the relatives already men
toned a large circle of friends both at
Almena and Cassopols will miss her and
mourn her death.
The funeral services were held Sunday
at the home and were conducted by
Rev. Arba Martin of the Mattawan
charge. The remains we're taken to
Cassopolis Monday, where the friends
were joined by Mrs. G. +. Weed and
husband and ID. A. Glasgow. Rev. O. p
Miller read the scripture and offered
prayer. She was laid to rest in the
Reames and Norton cemetery.