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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-22
G. VANDERBILT NAMED.
For Member of Republican Club
Officers Nominated.

The regular monthly meeting OF the Republican
Club held last night developed spirited discussion
on proposed amendment to the bylaws. in which
nearly all those present had something to say and
which resulted finally in the entire question going
to the next meeting.
President Louis Stern in the chair. Among
the forty-one resident members elected were c. n.
Bliss. jr., George Moore Smith. F. P Duryea,
Harvey a Peterson. Harrison X Bird, Richard
a. Hudnut Maximilian Morgenthau. William H
Stokes. Marcus Braun. Arthur 5. Cooper, Morris g.
Wise and Charles F. Davies. There were thirty
one nonresident members also elected.
Among the proposals for membership appeared
the following Cornelius Vanderbilt, T. c.
Mcclure. George F. Miller, E. A McAlpn. David
B. Henderson and George V. Brewer Mr.. Hender-
proposed by Governor Odell. George V
Brewer is the eX-Park Commissioner Of Brooklyn.
Cornelius Vanderbilt was proposed by j. II. Ham,
mond the secretary
1t was voted that the chairman appoint a COM
mittee of five to consider change OF method OF
electing the nominating committee
The nominating committee then made its report
through Alexander Caldwell, chairman with The
following selection of officers to be voted for at the
annual meeting:
President. Louis Stern: first vice-president Robert
y. Kenyon; second vice-pres1dent, Frank Tilford;
third vice-president, George H Sargent: recording
secretary. Donald Mclean; corresponding secre-
tary, Henry Burrell; treasurer, j. Edgar Leay-
craft. executive conmittee-TO until January.
1 Ty;,;,. Alexander p ketehum Seth NJ Milken.
clinton Batchelleri to serve until January. 1901:
John A Dutton
Committee on membership. to serve until january,
1907, Herbert H. Gibbs, William Greenwood and
]. z. Marshall. Committee OF finance Arthur u.
Merriam, James G. Cannon. Alexander Hamilton.
washington h common and Charles ~ Sch1eren.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-22
PANAMA WELL GUARDED.
americans Not Ordered to LedUe
Darien-Ne5rs from OutpoStS.

Panama, Dec. 21.-There is no truth in the
report that Americans have been ordered to
leave the Darien district within twenty-four
hours There are less than a score OF Ameri-
cans in the entire district and practically all
OF them are located at Cana. where they are en-
gagged in mining. Cana is about three days IN
land from YaviZa- The presence OF Colomoians
at Titumati and the discovery OF a few men
about Cana, supposed TO be Colombian spies,
caused the miners TO decide TO withdraw, and
they did so, passing through Yaviza on the way
out
The United States gunboat Concord returned
this morning from San Miguel. and reports that
the two outposts at Yaviza and Real Santa
Maria are in good shape and well established
The cruiser Wyoming has assembled the estuary
between the outposts and is anchored
twenty miles from them. The system of CON-
znunication is so good that Admiral Glass can
get news from the outposts in eighteen hours
Nothing has occurred recently to indicate that
the Colognbians are moving toward the isthmus
and the situation is quiet The naval authorities
have decided that there is no need TO send re-
inforcsments.
There are two routes by which the Colombians
might reach Panaran territory from the Atrato
River on the Gulf of Darien. Both are old and
were proposed as canal routes and surveyed by
from Acanti, in the Gulf Of Darien over the
low mountains toward Yaviza, while the other
route is UP the Atrato River and thence, by
way Of the Cacarica River and over the Tule
Mountain pass. which also ends at Yaviza- 1t
follows, therefore. that Captain Buffers COM
pany OF marines at Yayiza covers both these
approaches
The detachment # marines at Yaviza is en-
gagged in scouting through the district, and, so
far. has not reported the presence of Colombian
troops. The detachment Of marines at Real
Santa Maria is provided with four Colt machine
guns Each post possesses two ships boats,
and the marines are using them to explore the
rivers.
The presence OF ten men was recently reported
at Tapalia- They posed as rubber cutters. but
It is believed they were Colombian spies. Some
OF them were arrested by the Panaman authori-
ties and were sent by schooner TO Buenaventura.
The others scattered, a few of them appearing
later at Cana and at Paya, a small hamlet.
Otherwise the Darien district is perfectly quiet.
The authorities believe that Colombia would
require big and well supported army to make
an effective move in the Darien district, and de-
spite the fact that small parties can travel from
YaviZa TO the Atrato River. and to Acanti, in
the Gulf Of Darien, il is not believed that CO.
iombia will make the attempt Nevertheless
the naval authorities are fully prepared for any
emergency.
Orders have been given to the commanders Of
the gunboats in the San Miguel Gulf and TO
the two outposts TO keep a careful WATCH for
Colombian troops, to avoid contact or the open
ing Of hostilities with them far possible.
and TO inform the flagship Immediately that
their presence has been discovered.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-22
TRUSTEES ARE ENJOINED.
Can't A1card City College Contracts
Yet-Highcr Bidder ActS.

When the trustees of the College Of the City Of
New-York met last evening 10 award the contracts
for various details of the superstructure work
the City College buildings. injunction
was served them by counsel for V. J. Hedden
& Sons Company the next to the lowest bidder for
the mason, Steel iron carpenter and electric work.
restraining them from awarding the contract for
this detail of the work to Thomas Dwyer. the
lowest bidder, the ground that his boudsmen
irresponsible. and that his bid therefore i'm
PROPER.
Dryers bid s1.625.OC0. while V. J. Hedden &
Sons Co.'S S707,267. The injunction was expect
ed Mr. Dryer had deposited certified check for
$22 000 with the Corporation Counsel is declared
and had stated that he worth $500 600 above ali
liabilities. The trustees decided to adjourn untiI
the is fought out in court. That will he i'm
Part II, Special Term, Supreme Court on Thurs
day morning.
The Hedden firm had the contract for the FONDA
ton of all five of the college BUILDINGS and
has the work nearly finished. Dwyer had the con
tract for work on the Soldiers Monument in River
side Drive. and the new eastern wing of the Metro
politan Museum of Art.
Action on the bid for heating and ventatine had
also to be postponed, as Walker x Chambers. the
lowest bidders, sent notice that their bid S193
was $4,000 too small. owing to mistake in meas
urements and false calculations. These bids will
therefore have TO be readvertised.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-22
STRIVING FOR PEACE.
France and England More 4ctiUe-
WarIke Eastern Ne1CS.

London Dec. 22-Dispatches from Paris to
the morning papers say that France and Great
Britain are rebuilding their efforts at St Peters
burg and Toxic respectively to prevent a rupture
between Russia and Japan.
According TO THE Daily Telegraph's" Maya
sak correspondent the government has given
notice that It will require all the drydocks in
the country for the use Of the japanese fleet,
the vessels Of which are already beginning TO
dock for cleaning purposes. The correspondent
says that the Russians have begun the building
of a rampant around Port Arthur, to include the
new town. and that the old rampant is to be
demolished.
The Daily Mall prints report from Seoul
to the effect that NJ. Pavloff. the Russian Minis
ter, has entered objections to the landing of
japanese sappers attached to the telegraph
guards.
The Daily Nails" Shanghai correspondent
says that the British cruiser Sirius, which to
have wintered there. has been ordered to pro-
coed to Wei-Hei-Wei. where it is expected
naval concentration will take place.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-22
ASKS RUSSIA TO REFLECT
JAPAN,S REPLY TO CAR.
Reconsideration of Points ia Russian
Note Requested.

Toxic. Dec 21.-Japan's reply TO Russia was
handed to Baron de Rosen this afternoon at
conference between the Russian Minister and
the Foreign Minister. NJ. Komura. at the
Russian Legation.
Japan's answer is not in any way in the nature
OF an ultimatum, but she asks Russia to re-
consider certain points in her reply to the
japanese proposals.
Baron de Rosen is now we'll enough TO resume
the negotiations.
London. Dec. 21.-The Associated Prsss's dis
patch from Toxic this afternoon was the hrsr
intimation the Jap csc Legation here received
that Japan's reply had been communicated TO
Baron de Rosen, though the Minister had been
advised that the reply would be transmitted to-
day.
The legation later communicated the details
Of the answer to the British Foreign Office. but
stated that II was not permitted to make public
the details. The legation admitted that in gen
eral terms The Associated Press dispatch from
Toxic covered the situation which an official
characterized as quite grave" but one from
which no decisive developments could be ex-
pected Immediately.
Japanese Russian war risks at Lloyd's to-day
rose to IS guineas per cent to the end of Janu-
airy and 40 guineas per cent to the end of Febru-
airy. Cargo insurance jumped from to 70
shillings. The owners of two cargoes already
half way TO Japan found difficulty IN Erecting
insurance even at the latter rate.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-22
THE PLAN TO REINsTATE DREYFUs.
Court of Cessation Likely to Reconsider
Case After the Report.

Paris. Dec. 21.-It has been learned by The Asso-
ciated Press that at meeting of the Dreyfus COM
mission next Wednesday Victor Mercier, reporter OF
the commission, will recommend revision of the
case of Captain Dreyfus. 1t is not yet positively
known whether NJ. Merciers report will recommend
revision by the Court of Cessation or by the
martial, but there is every reason to believe that
the Court Of Cessation will reconsider the
in the light of the facts gathered by NJ. MERCER.
at the same time passing upon the other docu-
ments submitted.
While it is impossible at this stage to predict
what view will be taken by the commission it is
pected that it will adopt NJ. Mercier's recommen-
dalton.
If the revision of the case should be favorable TO
Dreyfus he will be restored TO the army matter
what protests may be made, but 1t is not expected
that he will assume active service.
". Mercier's report it is believed. not only es-
tabshes that Dreyfus is innocent of writing the
bordereau, but dwels with emphasis on the modi-
ncation by NJ. Grbelin, keeper of the War Office
records, Of his testimony before the council at
Rennes. NJ Gribelin then swore that Dreyfus was
guilty, while his testimony now indicates that the
alleged treason was committed by Colonel Henry.
who at the time Chief Of the Intelligence De-
partment OF the Ministry OF War.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-22
BUYS FOUR INCH STRIP OF LAND.
Buyer Pays Record Price for seventh-ave.
Parcel-Purpose of Purchase Not Told.

A strip of land with frontage of four inches
was sold yesterday by the S. B. Shaw Company to
John J. Mahoney for the estate of Elizabeth NJ.
Conkling. 1t separates the property Nos. 754 and
1855 Seventh-ave. No. 754 is owned by the Century
Realty Company of which William II. Chesebrough
is president. and No. 1856 by Morris B. Bronner.
Not only is this one OF the smallest strips of land
which have been bought by a person not owning
contiguous parcel or plots but it also made new
high record for front foot prices for Seventh-ave.
property jus: north Of the Long Acre Square sec
ton. The record price front foot in the section
is about 5000. and Mr. Mahoney is said to have
broken that record, he must have paid s1666
for his unique strip of land. What Mr.. Mahoney
intends TO do with the strip could not be learned
last night. member of the brokerage firm of
S B. Shaw & Co, when asked about this. facetousy
said: Mr. Mahoney is rich enough 10 buy the
block. He may use the strip as nucleus for In
creasng his holdings there"
Little learned about the identity of the
buyer. Somehow he managed TO hide his activity
real estate from the public for years until
yesterday. In those years he invested 81 100000 in
realty, with few persons identified with the real
estate market discovering that he was large fac
tor the market. He still owns thai amount OF
real estate. and several persons who have done
business with him said yesterday his personal
property comprises cash, securities valued at
least at several millions
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-22
TAKES BIG CARGO TO COLOMBIA.
The Allegheny VIII Reach There Just Be-
fore Duties Must Be Paid IN Gold.

The Hamburg-American liner Allegheny. which
sailed on Saturday for Cartagena and savaniua
Colombia, carried the largest cargo which has been
shipped from here 70 those points in many months.
The cause OF this is the new law in Colombia
which requires that after January customs duties
must be paid in gold instead OF paper. The Ale
Ehany viii arrive at her destna ton few days be-
fore the new law becomes effective and will save
the shippers considerable sums.
Merchants in this city doing business with CO.
lombia predict that great hardship will result to
Colombian importers from the new law. The coun-
Try is flooded with millions Of paper money issued
Unfortunately in the last rebellion The exchange
demand for gold payments import dues viii
probably send the yellow metal TO a still higher
premium Il is almost impossible for merchants to
get the gold as paper money Is irredeema bic. II
is feared that many importers fl Colombia will be
compelled 70 suspend because of the effects of The
new law
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-22
MENELIK RECEIVES MR. SKINNER.
American Mission Cordially Welcomed at
Ads Abebar-An Exhibit at Fair.

Ads Abeba, Dec. IS. by courier TO Djbutil, Dec
21.-Escorted by several thousand Ethiopian SOL
diers. the American mission to Emperor Menelik
headed by Mr.. Skinner, Consul General at Marseiles
entered the Abyssinian capital to-day. The recep-
ton of the Americans brilliant and pictu-
rescue Emperor Menelik personally received MT
Skinner. The Emperor. surrounded by the prin-
cpal officials of the capital. delivered a cordial
speech Of welcome, to which Mr.. Skinner respond
ed. presenting invitation TO his majesty to
visit the exposition at st. Louis. The Americans
were then conducted to the palace OF Ras Georges
where they lodged
Mr. Skinner and his party are receiving every at
tention. A formal audience and conference with
the Emperor TO discuss the purposes of the mis-
sion will follow later.
Later in the day the Emperor granted Mr.. Skin
ner a private audience and accepted the Consul
Generals invitation to send Abyssinian exhibit
to ST. Louis.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-22
MIR. BRYAN RECEIVED BY CAR,
Emperor Expresses Russia's Friendly Inter
est in the United States.

St Petersburg, Dec. 2l.-Winiam jennings Bryan
was received In audience by the Car at noon to-
day. The audience, which lasted for fifteen min
utes, was arranged almost the spur of the mo-
nent by Ambassador Mccormack. who until yes
terday uncertain as to the time OF Mr.. Bryan's
arrival at 81. Petersburg.
In the course of the conversation with Mr.. Bryan
his majesty expressed in the most emphatic man
the feeling of friendship entertained by him
and by the Russian nation for the United States.
and the hope that the good relations which have
always existed between the two countries would
never be disturbed. He showed deep interest and
extensive information regarding affairs in the
United States.
In response Mr., Bryan's inquiry concerning the
progress Of public instruction In Russia his mai
esty gave minute description OF the system OF
education in the Russian empire. showing an init
mate knowledge OF educational methods and sta
tistics.
Mr.. Bryan was entertained at dinner by Am
bassador Mccormack tonight. He will start for
Berlin tomorrow
HEADACHES FROM COLDS.
Laxative Bromo Quinine the 10 thu
genuine. call the full -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-22
PENSACOLA CLUB HousEwARmINe.

The new home of the Pensacola Club. at Second
ave. and Fourteenth-st-, in the XVIII Assembly
District. opened last night by John T. Oakley
and his friends. Mr.. Oakley Is the leader. and he
expected to celebrate last night by telling his
friends that he had been appointed Commissioner
OF Water Supply. Docks and Electricity. His ap-
pointment is hanging fire, however. That fact did
rot detract from the good cheer attending the
festivities. The building cost the club about $50 0oo
and several thousand dollars has been spent In
dtting it up. Charles +. Murphy and nearly every
other district leader of Tammany Hall was there
10 shake hands with Mr.. Oakley.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-22
KISHINEFF SENTENCES.
Long Terms for authors of Massa-
cre-Many Others Conuicted.

Kishineff, Dec. 21-Two RUSSIANS named
Gnetschin and Marosjeik. who have been on
trial charged with murder the authors Of the
massacre of Jews here last spring. were sem
fenced to-day to seven and five years penal
servitude, respectively.
Twenty-Five other persons charged with being
involved in the massacre were sentenced to
periods ranging from one year to two years each.
One person was sentenced to six months i'm
prsonment and twelve were acquitted. while
forty-eight civil actions brought against the &C
cused were dismissed. The costs of the prosecu-
tions must be paid by the convicted persons.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-22
NO LOAN FROM GERMANY.
Foreign Office Said to Oppose Any
did to DisputdntS.

Berlin, Dec 21.--The financial editor OF the
'Tagebatt" says that neither Russia nor Japan
can hope for loan in Germany. because the
German bankers never engage In foreign gov
eminent loans without the consent of the For
egn Office. and the Foreign ONCE viii not give
this consent Russian securities are not in ia
vor in Berlin now. fresh loan to Russia
would not In any case be made. except on ex-
cellent terms and not at all without govern
ment approval. The bankers here think the
greatest security of peace is the difficulty, per-
haps the impossibility, OF either Russia or Japan
obtaining money in the United States, France
Germany Great Britain.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-22
HALPlN SUCCEEDS TEN sYcK.

The executive committee OF the Republican
County Committee met yesterday afternoon and
organized for the year. w. II. Ten Eyck retired as
chairman. and William Halpin elected In his
place The question OF a treasurer was left open.
on rollcau the XIXth District did not report an
executive member. Alexander T. Mason. leader of
this district. wishes TO retire, but far sue
cessor him has not been decided on
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-22
LORD R0THsCHILD'S VIEWS.
Says Pressure of American Claims Would
Tend to Peace in the East.

London, Dec. 21.-Lord Rothschild, while de-
clining to-day 10 venture opinion to the
outcome Of the Japanese-Russian crisis. said
One OF the most important factors is whether
America will seize the opportunity TO press her
claims for open ports in Manchuria. If she does
so it would certainly help a peaceful solution
I have heard of no suggested loans either
Japanese or Russian What they would have to
do in case Of war is a hypothesis do not care
to discuss. So far there is no war. and the pres
ent conditions quite puzzling enough without
endeavoring to prophesy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-22
FOR THE MASSACHUSETTS, DELEGATION

Boston, Dec. q (SpeciaD.-J. B. Reynolds. the
rotary. has engaged the entire eighth floor OF the
Chicago Auditorium for the Massachusetts delega-
ton to the National Republican Convention. The
Massachusetts, headquarters will be on the second
floor, between New-York and Ohio. Besides the
stXJy-four delegates committeeman enough will ac-
company the party TO make eighty all told.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-22
DR.. NORTH MEYER ARRESTED.

Berlin. Dec. 21.-Dr. 1Ioritz Meyer. formerly pro-
1essor C political economy al the Technical Uni
yersty Of Charlottenburg. and writer Of repute on
financial subjects. has been arrested on the charge
% fraud in connection with the failure of the
Treber- TrocknUng company, a CasseI. in July
1sol- His wife. former actress has also been ar
rested DR.. Meyer is accused, with banker named
hugo Live Of assisting the Treber-Trocknung
directors in oeceiving the public through the news
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-22
IT'S NEW PASTOR STRICKEN

The Rev. G. r. Cutting until recently nastor ~.
the Westminster Presbyterian Church yorI,
has been stricken with apoplexy at his new hon.
Ridgebury. Orange County. Up to the present tim
he has only partially regained consciousness ana
no hope Is entertained by his physicians for his 70
SoVeTy his lnsIalla ton was to be held TODAY n,
nhe Kldgehrry Presbyterian Church. TO which he
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-22
SANTA CLAUS MYTH CONDEMNED.
Bishop Ludden, of Syracuse, Says it Should
Not be Taught Children.
LEY TELEGRAPH TO TIE rrrnrNr1

Syracuse, n. Y, Dec 21.-The Right Rev. Bishop
Patrick ~ Ludden, OF the Catholic Diocese OF
Syracuse, said to-day that he condemned teach
ing children the story OF Santa Claus He said:
The practice of teaching children to run after
the Santa Claus myth should be strongly con-
demned- Children should be taught 10 consider
Christmas as a day of piety and should be in
Christmas as day Of pietv and should be in
Santa Claus The true religious significance OF the
day is lost by hundreds of families.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-22
HOPE IN ST. PETERSBURG.
Foreign Office Does Not Despair Of
a Peaceful Settlement.

ST Petersburg. Dec. 21.-Oficials of the For
eign Office do not share the pessimistic feeling
regarding the situation in the Far East which
now seems to be general. They say there is no
reason to despair Of a peaceful settlement Of
the difficulties between Russia and Japan
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-22
Mr.. DAVIS AT ALExANDRETTA.

Washington. Dec A.-The Navy Department Is
Informed OF the arrival at Alexandretta yesterday
OF the cruiser San Francisco carrying as passen-
ger u. r. Davis. the consul, who recently left
AlexsEcretta for Beirut because OF trouble with
TIE police OF the first named city
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-22
PRESENT FROM ROCKEFELLER
LEY TELEGRAPH TO TIE rnrnrrr1

lBN TELEGRAPH TO THE TRTBUNEI
Sioux City, Iowa. Dec. Alan unexpected mar
sonal check from John d. Rockefeller will make
the Christmas OF Charles Austin OF Walkers
Island. near here, pleasant, for 1t will wine out =
mortgage Austn's farm. Mr. Austin and A.
rockefeller were friends il childhood and NJ
focKeteler has continued TO answer his old friendi
letters Mr.. Rockefeller learned OF the nnortSa 80
and sent the money TO pay IT, 'sose
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-22
THE FINLAND's PASSENGERS ASHORE
Vessel Leaking, and Work of Removing
Cargo Going on Slowly.

Flushing. Dec. 21.-The passengers Of the Red
Star Line steamer Finland. which left Antwerp
on Saturday for New-York, and went ashore
near here. have been landed. The Finland is
leaking. and her cargo is being discharged. The
work is going on slowly, owing to lack of light
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-22
shipowaers rendering their YES

ment from foreign shipowners rendering their yes
sells as transports.
II was pointed out to-day that while the Landing
OF marines on foreign soil causes little comment
.,5 &c only an evidence OF disturbed condition OF
affairs the embarkation Of troops puts different
aspect the situation For TINS reason me navy
VIII be permitted TO continue control affairs In
ssthuisn waters for the present at least or until
matters reach stage making the cooperation or
the srmy necessary.