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New-York tribune., 1903-04-09
ELSBERG BILL REPORTED
Citgs Pozcers OUer Subzcay Con-
structiOn-FOrds ViezCs.

Albany April S.-The Senate Cities Committee
to-day reported favorably the Elsberg Rapid
Transit bill which former Senator John Ford
declares to be the most important measure re-
Iating to the metropolis which has been before
the present legislature
The bill permits the Rapid Transit Commits
sion to proceed with the work of building sub
ways, but retains to the city the control over
the operation and class of service on the sub
way roads.
A distinguishing feature Of the proposition in
volved in the bill is its provision that the new
roads built by the commission must be sus-
ceptble of independent operation and competing
effect with reference to the so-called Mcdonald
road already provided for. The bill provides
short term contracts for operation. that the
city may have frequent opportunity to review
the record OF the contracting parties. and for
adequate galleries in the tunnel for pipe lines
for gas. water, wires. etc. from which 1t is
believed the city would derive a large revenue
1t smpliies the method of construction so as
to allow the city rather than principal con-
tractor to save the profit obtained in the pres
ent contracts through subletting. 1t eliminates
the requirement of the present law of S1,OOO.O0O
surety in addition to the ordinary contract
bonds. 1t reserves to the city the authority to
operate the road if satisfactory contracts for
that purpose not available. 1t also makes
the contracts Tor operation subject 10 tne dp-
proval of the Board of Estimate and Apportion-
ment.
Former Senator Ford said to-day:
In the same breath with which we commend
this bill we condemn the Bostwtck bill, intro
duced. ii claimed at the instance of the
city authorities. but which. 1 am informed.
Mayor Low in this mornings papers disclaims-
The Bostwick bill not only fails TO eliminate
the Objectionable features of the present law.
but also adds several new ones Note parttcu
larly that ii permits the Rapid Transit Commits
sioners to let contracts without advertising at
ALL Here is Controller Grout seeking to oust
Fire Commissioner Sturgis for spending 500
without the proper advertising, and here is
bill proposing to give away millions upon mill
ions of the city's money in contracts not only
without advertising, but under conditions such
that the man who is to be the beneficiary might
as we'll have been called by name in the bill.
1t is worse than the whole bunch of the
called grab bills
New-York tribune., 1903-04-09
Irish Leader Also Says King Edward Will Be
Properly Received in Ireland.

London. April S.-John Redmond, the Irish
leader made an important speech at Dublin to-
night I'm which he welcomed the Irish Land bill,
in spite of its great defects, the first measure
proposed by an English minister having the
avowed object of carrying into effect the pol
icy of Parnell and the Land League He said
he did not wish to forestall the decision Oh the
coming national convention at Dublin. The
Iatter's acceptance of the bill would mean It's
amendment and its certain passage into law.
The rejection of the bill by the convention Wouid
mean that both Chief Secretary Wyndham ana
his bill would disappear. He knew what ne
was saying when he said that at this moment
the positions Of the government, or Mr.. wynn
ham and of the Land bill all weak posi-
tions He deprecated any mixing up of the
questions Of land and Home Rule. He believed
that the settlement of the land question would
remove the most formidable obstacle on the
road to Home Rule but the suggestion made by
some Liberals that the Irish Land bill should De
accompanied by a measure of Home Rule was
dangerous and the suggestion was likely 10
wreck the bill He considered that Ireland
ought to be prepared to give Mr. Wyndhaih
attempt to deal with the question fair trial.
After outlining the desirable amendments TO
the Land bill, Mr.. Redmond expressed surprise
that there should be any uncertainty regarding
the reception that Ireland would give to King
Edward on his coming visit. He was convinced
that the King was friendly to Ireland, and eX-
cept that the Nationalists by their attitude
toward the Crown were absolutely debarred
from giving his majesty an official reception. he
would be welcomed with every courtesy and
New-York tribune., 1903-04-09
BALKAN SITUATION GRAVE.
Premier Balfour Says All Depends on Austria
and Russia

London, April S-Parliament adjourned to-day
for the Easter holidays.
In the course of the usual discussion of foreign
affairs prior to adjournment. Premier Balfour
referred to the Balkan situation. He said the saw
ing feature the cordial cooperation of Austria
and Russia with the view Of improving the condi-
ton of the Christians. These two powers were
more directly interested than any others and what
could be accomplished by them could not be
done at all If the task too difficult for them
he had feeble hopes that the other signatories of
the Berlin Treaty. anxious they were to end the
intoerable state of things would be able to devise
any the disease affecting that portion
of the Turkish Empire
The government, Mr.. Balfour continued, was con-
sidering sending British officers TO accompany the
Turkish troops engaged in the suppression of dis
order with the view of acquiring some guarantee
that eXcesses We're committed.
New-York tribune., 1903-04-09
THE CHINESE INDEWNIII {.
,Statment That This Country De-
nands Gold Payments Denied.

Peking April st appears that 'he <>iii'
can financial agent acted without INSTRUCTIONS
in presenting the indemnity bond proVldihs ior
navment In silver taels. Under INSTRUCTIONS
from his government he is substituting pono
providing for payment in gold dollars
Washington April S-Evidently considerable
misunderstanding continues regarding the bond
nrovided In the protocol of April /. 1900. which
China is to execute to the United states III pay
rnent of the indemnity for the Boxer outrages.
The statement from Peking to-nsht thdt 'he
American financial agent under INSTRUCTIONS
from the State Department, is substituting
bond providing for the payment of the indem-
nifty in gold dollars, in place of silver ooho' Is
denied tonight in authoritative quarters. Ihe
government is disposed to take its own view or
the Interpretation of the protocol. Thls pro-
vided that China should execute to the united
States an indemnity bond at the rate OF ex-
change provided in the protocol, and 1t was also
provided that the instalments Of the indemnity
navabIe thereafter should be at the rate or ex-
change existing when these payments 1ell due'
If the United States, desiring not to avail itself
of the loss which China should suffer In these
navments as a result of the depreciation in sill
yer. prefers to demand them at the rate of ex-
change existing when the protocol was signed
that il is held is a matter which concerns this
country alone and leaves the other powers to
do as they please.
The instructions of the State Department to
it's representative in China who is conducting
the negotiations relative to the settlement OF
the indemnity look to the retention OF lnde-
pendence while faithfully carrying out the en-
gagements entered into by the United states In
the Peking agreement.
New-York tribune., 1903-04-09
suLTAN's PEACE MISSION AT WORK
Albanian Leaders Promise to Maintain Order
dynamite ON Bridge.

Constantinople April S.-The special mission
sent by the Sultan to pacify the Albanians was
welcomed with great pomp at Prishtina. Ac-
cording to consular reports the Albanians who
attacked Mitrovitza have returned to the dis
tricts of Ipek and Diakova. whence they came
Vienna April S.-Advices from Mitrovitza.
European Turkey, say the Sultan's Albanian
commission has had a satisfactory conference
with the Albanian leaders who promised to
maintain order and send home the Albanians
who had assembled in the neighborhood. thereby
assuring at any rate, temporary peace.
1t is reported from Sofia that another attempt
has been made to destroy bridge of the Con-
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Railroad by the use or
dynamite.
It is again reported that the Russian Consul.
Stcherbina who was shot by an Albanian
sentry, at Mitrovitza, has died from his injuries
New-York tribune., 1903-04-09
TWO MEASURES SFELVED.
The Coroners Bill Recommitted- Mu-
nicipal Electrical Plant.
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Albany April S.-Senator Elsberg had some legis-
Iative msfortunes to-day. In the Assembly his bill
abofshng the coroners of New-York recon-
mitted without debate to the Committee Cities
Mr. Fitzpatrick. who is undertaken by profes-
sion and who votes the Democratic ticket. moved
that the bill should be recommitteCd for hearing
The Undertakers' Association. he said. wished to
be heard upon il. The motion 10 recommit
carried by a vote of g. TO 46. Every Democrat
present voted for the motion. and II also received
some Republican votes in ITS favor.
The recommittal of the bill at such a late day in
the session of the legislature would ordinarily in
defeat but the suspicion was expressed
this afternoon that the adverse vote OF some Re
publicans upon the bill due to desire il pos
sble TO force Senator ElSberg To vote for Senator
Marshall's Kings County Magistrates bill. This is
the measure which turns out OF office six Demo
Gratis who magistrates IN Kings county. and
authorizes Mayor Low to appoint their successors
Senator Elsberg also suffered defeat in the Senate
Committee on Cities when he made n motion that
a favorable report be made upon the bill authorz-
ing New-York TO erect a plant for the manufacture
of electric light. The motion was defeated the
only votes in its favor being those OF Senators
Elsberg Marshall. Grady and Lewis.
New-York tribune., 1903-04-09
STILL IN MANCHURIA.
Russian Troops Concentrated Along Rail
way Lines and at Port Arthur

Peking April S-To-day was the date OF the
expiration of the treaty period Of six months
fixed for the evacuation of the second province
Of Manchuria. During the last fortnight the
Russians have been removing their troops from
the interior Of the province part Of them gong
to Port Arthur and the others to stations on tne
railway but none leaving Manchuria. The local
governments are being transferred to the Cni-
nese. Prince Ching, president OF the Ministry Oh
Foreign Affairs, expressed his satisfaction at
Russia's fulfilment of the agreement
Sir Robert Hart Inspector General of Gus
TOMS has appointed a Russian named heha'o-
loft commissioner Of customs at CetChwang, in
succession to an Englishman, who is going nome
on leave of absence. According to Sir Robert
Harts policy. a Russian speaklns olllcidi 10
considered to be the most efficient person for
that post.
New-York tribune., 1903-04-09
COULD GUST ROAD.
Pozoer of City to DriUe EleUatea
Company from Battery Park.

The defeat in the Assembly yesterday Of IN,
Agnew bill. authorizing the Rapid Transit Com
mission and the Park Commissioners 20 grant
the Manhattan Elevated Railroad leave To Occu-
py Battery Park for a consideration. makes 1.
possible according TO Corporation Counsel
Rives. for the city to GUST the corporation from
the park When Mr. Rives was asked soou.
the situation last night he said:
Undoubtedly the city can compel the railroad
to get off Battery Park The company hasn't
any right there. It is "squatter'' only But
IL is a question If, after We put IL OF. We
wouldn't be worse off than We are now.
Gould a taxpayer bring an eJectment action?'
Mr.. Rives asked
THAT is matter for .he taxpayer and his
lawyer" replied Mr.. Rives-
The Manhattan company was willing to tear
down the present unsightly structure and put
up one with artistic architectural merit Mr.
Riyes thinks the citv cannot afford to incOnven-
fence the thousands Of people who take the els
waited cars at South Ferry 70 the extent %
clearing the park OF the elevated tracks At
the same time. he wants them 20 pay for the
privilege Of running across park property
New-York tribune., 1903-04-09
Mr.. CIRCUIT TO CALL UP HIS RESOLUTION.

Controller Grout at the meeting OF the Rapid
Transit Commission next week will probably ssk
for action on his so-calIed subway municipal own
ershfp resolution. introduced on March 3 last and
referred to President Orr and the Mayor This Is
tho resolution:
Resolved That in the judgment Of this board
discretion ought be vested IN the Rapid Transit
Commissioners to contract for the construction o.
municipal railways. without at the same tle con
tra.ttne for the equipment and operation thereof.
and to subsequently contract for suGn eg1ipnlent
and for such operation. IL the public interests
shall then be best served by 50 doing, 20 provide
for the operation OF such railways by the city
'I have not changed my opinion with references
to the building Of independent subway from
Harlem TO the Battery said the Controller yes
terday II have not heard anything OF the resOu-
ton since IL introduced at the hrst meeting N
March. 7 not satisfied with the Bosrwtck hti.
but II seemed to meet the views OF the majority
New-York tribune., 1903-04-09
PLACATING THE CZAR's MOTHER.
Effective Work of the German Emperor at
Copenhagen.

Copenhagen April SIT has been learned that
the German Emperor during his recent stay here
accomplished much in the direction of overcoming
the strong antipathy of the Empress Dowager of
Russia toward Germany. This is said to have been
one Of the objects of the EmperOr's visit, he
hopes through the Empress Dowager to influence
the Car and secure close understanding between
Russia and Germany. Emperor Williams marked
attention her father. King Christian, made
deer impression the Empress Dowager, who was
heard to remark:
If all Germans were like the emperor / would
be a friend of Germany.
New-York tribune., 1903-04-09

The passengers. who were grouped on the for
ward deck when the collision occurred, were
warned in time and ran aft They showed little
excitement. The last of the passengers to leave
the ship f1fteen-year-oid boy, who wanted
10 remain and what happened. He was or
cered to go by the captain.
Jeremiah Riordan. I'm signed statement, last
night said that the Allegheny ssnaled the
Merryweather twice. receiving no reply. The
Merryweather. when abreast. suddenly swerved
sr and struck the Allegheny.
New-York tribune., 1903-04-09
BJoRNsoN URGES oERMANic LEAGUE.

Berlin April S.-Biornstjerne Bjornson. the Nor
wegian dramatist. politician and writer, has two
thirds of a page OF the "Tageblatt" to-day one
of his favorte IDEAS an chronological and political
trust of all the Germanic peoples in which he in
cudes the United States Germany. England Aus
tria, Scandinavia. Denmark. the Netherlands and
Switzerland. Such an alliance he says would Inn
pose peace the world. BiOrnson closes the de-
velopInent of his idea by criticism OF Prus-
sia's treatment OF the Danes in Scheswig-Holstein
in trying to destroy their language and nationality
New-York tribune., 1903-04-09
EXCITED WOMAN AT THE ELYSEE.
Wanted to See the President, but Was Taken
Into Custody

Paris. April S.-A stylishly dressed woman en-
tered the courtyard of the Elysee Palace this
afternoon and asked TO President Loubet
in such an excited manner that it evident
that her mind was unhnged. She taken to.
the police infirmary where she gave the name
of
New-York tribune., 1903-04-09
PORTUGUESE TROOPS MUTINY.
Object to Being Sent to Africa-Cry for the
Republic

London. April S.-A dispatch from Lisbon says
80 men belonging to the 18th Infantry at
Oporto have mutinied, owing to the belief that
they were about to be sent to the Portuguese
colonies in Africa. The men hold the barracks.
are shouting: Long live the republic" and are
threatening shoot their officers if the latter
approach
New-York tribune., 1903-04-09
ASK PROTECTION FROM TOBACCO TRUST.

Berlin, april s-The Dresdener Cigaretten Fabrik.
the name under which the American Tobacco Com
pany operates in Germany, is being prosecuted in
the Berlin courts by combination of dealers for
alleged unfair competition in placarding that the
company's cigarettes can be bought everywhere
which the complainants is not true. They ask
for protection from the foreign concern with
arks caDital.
New-York tribune., 1903-04-09
RUSSIAN RIOTERS SHOT DOWN.
Thirty Killed and One Hundred Wounded
at Nizhnee-Novgorod.

Berlin, April S-A dispatch to the "LokaI An
zeiger" from ST. Petersburg dated yesterday. says
thirty persons have been killed and that one
hundred injured during labor disturbances
near Nzhnee- -Novgorod The disturbance occurred
yesterday at large factory that city. AS the
local civil authorities unable to restore order
troops were called out and artierymen brought up
who fired point blank into the midst of the rioters
New-York tribune., 1903-04-09
UNITED STATES AGENT AT CARACAS.

Washington April S.-Frank G. Partridge of
Vermont. has been invited to represent the United
States in the capacity of agent at Caracas in the
adjustment of the claims OF American citizens
against Venezuela. Mr.. Partridge was a one time
United States Minister to Venezuela and was also
solicitor OF the State Department
New-York tribune., 1903-04-09
BIBLE BARRED FROM SCHOOLS.

San Francisco, April S.-Attorney General Webb
has rendered an official opinion declaring the use
of the Bible in the public schools Unconstitutional
Not only is the use of the Scriptures as textbook
barred. but reading from them, as Is the custom
illegal.
New-York tribune., 1903-04-09
ERIE AND CENTRAL TRAINS CRASH.

Oswego. y. Y, April S--The New-fork limited
train on the New-York. Ontario and Western Rail
way was in collision with a New-York Central
train for Oswego Fulton at noon to-day Both
locomotives were badly damaged. and half dozen
nassengers were injured. none fatally
New-York tribune., 1903-04-09
SHIPPING AGREEMENT NOT COMPLETE

London April S.-The president Of the Board or
Trade, Gerald Balfour, informed the House OF
Commons to-day that the government agreement
with the international Mercantile Marine Company
had not yet been executed. 1t before the
company for final consideration. He hoped 1t would
be executed before Easter.
New-York tribune., 1903-04-09
PREDICTS A BOXER UPRISING.

ST Petersburg, April S.-The French Bishop o1
Sze-Chuen the middle province on the western
frontier of China predicts a general Boxer
rising throughout the province.
New-York tribune., 1903-04-09
DOMINICANS LEAVING FRANCE.

Djon. April s-A large establishment of the
Dominicans here has been closed, and the members
are leaving for Canada. A sympathetic crowd of
people saw the party off to-day. The father
perior made farewell speech.
New-York tribune., 1903-04-09
REDMOND PRAISES LAND BILL.

cred there and bread and other 1000 wagons
escorted by mounted troops
New-York tribune., 1903-04-09

John Redmond, speaking in Dublin last night
said the Irish Land bill was an honest attempt
TO deal with the Irish question, ana lreiahn
ought TO be prepared 10 give that attempt a laif
trial.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-19
JOURNAL FICTION sUPpIEMENTsATURDAY SEPTEMBER 49, 1908

faint sound as of the creang Of rusty hinge
Somebody had certainly just gone in.
AS quickly he could, Breasspear got to the gates
which stood slightly ajar. He pulled
close against other side of the high wall
small such gypses travel in, the
the the roadside. The drivers
but from within the vehicle faint choking
There doubt in Breakspear's mind
kidnapping, girl was the
TIM Forgetting weakness pain forgetting
odds against him in fight, he flung himself
the door and it The
pocket.
Miss Dupont!' Jim cried, before.
This time he answered with another close to
him To push the door go
deliberately into
think of this The girl he there perhaps being
murdered while he within few yards her. There
question of reflection prudence; he must simply
There hanging step two caravan door.
He mounted plunged boldly into the Keeling
hand before him and grasping the stick might
entity be needed in other cropping,
fingers into sudden contact with other stretched
toward his. They small and soft warn--a
woman's fingers; they caught his eagerly clingng
for life death.
At the moment, while clasped by
the and his right with the stick,
something wooly sitting musty SMELL
with his stick lest his blow shoul fall
and innocent head yet not defend himself feared
to leave the woman he loved defenseless.
Still the little hand chung to him desperately and thru
the wooly wrappngs could drawn, frightened
There nothing for stick,
less to him tear at thing which enveoped his
head Confusing his and stopping his breath But it
being held from behind, twisting and
tightly until suddenly the hold let The blanketf
blanket it werefe loose in Tapping folds, while
fought for his liberty with his
his face half
smothered in those battling woolly folds
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-19
THE AMENDE HONORABLE.
C1oyynlo nd Die ~, Dno1 or

Says unhappy western editor: .Thru unfortunate
transportation by stupid compositor to say
in last weeks issue that
ounder. of the heroes Chckamauga last In
the field and the first course those who know
Colonel Bounder well that apparent
intended Sooner than field, the
gallant colonel would ALL and no one
believe that he would
of retiring from It, AT the time,
leader and II the exigencies retiring
there little CALAMITY
him sincere regrets stupid blunder
placed him entirely undeserved position
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-19
CHAPTER xl.
Like the Ticking Of Clock.

There was an outside door the North Wing
doorway, hinges long
when the wing had been inhabitable for
Thomas Truro's dodgers Mr. Dupont had stipulated
that empty doorway, which the general
dlapidaton should left
bare furniture entirely empty
for number Of packing piled one the other and
reaching to ceiling near
wall in Of the that they
being built UP against it, but in reality passage Of about
In width open behind them.
other completely big
boxes This door always kept bolted on side
if of the Cousin
Michael wished to into the North Wing of
this entrance instead Of going thru the main house (here
the also invariably locked) obliged
announce their before being
night of moonlight, strange events were
playing
doorway which led into the North Wing
push way pile packing when
light yellow lie open
ing of door An instant later he and his cousin Maya had
.rM:chael!" she exclaimed with a start
Didn't hear comng?, he asked. you should
careful your my
this serious you
believe Suppose there spy hiding here and YOU came
out like this? Or have you fear spies?'
Ceased fear?" she answered. "Ah, Michael, that
should ask that tonight, of all nights He has
been here"
."Tha man! Michael exclaimed Frightening you? This
explains ALL then. Where is he now?"
He has That is the felt
moment"
.eHow did you persuade him go?"
to-brbe knew would come sooner or
later. knew he would find us out
go back into the and let with YOU
know how he found you out
"You know? can't now,
something rstsomethng very important"
ut cannot important say to you"
"Oh, but it is Mr.. Breakspears room--I
taken him his beef teawhen looked
saw can't bear to think of what
the startling him much. He had
the sofa, and if had not been selfish nurse,
should said just leaving have
begged him to careful
And would back to him now?' sternly
her cousin.
only for a moment to see that he is no worse -,
IT will you the trouble, Michael broke in
him. He is we'll about him, indeed,
I came to talk to I thought Now
will you go back into the room ~
yes since tell that I needed" said
Maya reluctantly
She did like cousins tone,
that his feelings should unfriendly
he had injured. She woman. therefore
Mchaes dislike prompted
by jealousy than actual real
lied. told herself, impossible
Breakspear could anything other surely
would be wiser.
She turned and passed again thru door which she
had not had time before
led into plainly ROOM lighted by lamp
table, and having window heavily dark
silk, lined with thick serge
another door standing ajar The girl glanced
towards it as IL involuntariy; then their eyes
:I4e is asleep" whispered tired and
IS not WELL
Without answering Michael tptoe to the door
and closed 1t.