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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-05
VALUE OF NICARAGUA ROUTE.
Captain J. W. Miller Gives Reasons for
Opposing a Panama Canal.

Captain J. ". Miller, president of the Nicaragua
Canal Company, expressed freely his views the
Panama and Nicaragua routes yesterday to j. Mar
tin Miller for The Newark Evening News Cap
tain Miller accused Senator Hanna of working in
the interest Of the railroads against any canal and
attacked President Roosevelt for recognition OF the
republic and advocacy Of the Panama route
In reply to a inquiry whether the Nicaragua COM
pany had given up hope OF constructing canal. he
said:
Ships viii be running through the Nicaragua
route before they through Panama In saying
TINS mean to emphasize the fact that the diff
Panama are not fully understood.
Notwithstanding the fact that a scheme has
arisen on account of the secession Of Panama, the
engineering problem continues the same The
climate has not altered. Nicaragua is still nearer
the United States the western boundary of the lake
remains within twelve miles of the Pacific and the
San Juan still flows hOOdless river for sixty-five
miles Of its course, while the Chagres River at
Panama, is dusty in the dry season and roaring
torrent in the wet.
other advantages of the Nicaragua canal are
that il is the interior line. saving about hun
dred miles between san Francisco ard New Ork
and is in q SalubriOuE climate. Lake Nicaragua
is nearly twice large as Long Island Sound and
is constant water supply. not subject freshets
therefore the River San Juan be easily
territory OF 1900 square miles, with only 100000
inhabitants. The upland Of these countries is ex-
tremely healthy and capable Of supporting large
population, and is already developing a large trade
with this country in rubber. bananas and minerals
On the other hand, the engineering difficulties at
Panama have never been solved It is proposed
TO turn the Chagres River into the canal and to
line a part the sides of the canal with artificial
stone or cement, to prevent them from washing
away, while provision has been made to line
the bottom and prevent floods from scoring out
underneath the sides.
The Nicaragua company has no capital TO ex-
pend, but have hope, and vii! await develop
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-05
WROTE OF LAST SUMMER MARRIAGE.
Girl, After Going to Manila. Gives Up
Fiance and WEEDS Another.

Miss Dorothy L. Magnus. daughter Of Conrad
Magnus Of No, sos Washington-st., Hoboken sailed
for Manila last April to become the bride Of Paul
Unger. who is customs inspector there. Unger
and Miss Magnus had attended the same school
children and had always been devoted TO each
other On arriving Manila Miss Magnus found
that Unger had consumption. and she decided not
to become his wife. The following month she
sailed for home on the transport Thomas on
board the ship she became acquainted with Stephen
Fakes, Of Cleveland. and before the vessel reached
San Francisco she had promised to become his
bride. When the ship arrived at San Francisco
they were married by Father Clark, the ceremony
taking place July Is. Subsequently she
70 her parents. saving that she had returned, and
had decided to go Cleveland study
Yesterday, howeve-. Mrs Magnus received a let
ter from her daughter, giving the details Of her
romance and saying that she and her husband
would go to Hoboken TO spend the Christmas hOI-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-05
KAISER TO GO TO HANOVER REVIEW
First Public Appearance Since Operation
Cause of Slow Recovery

Berlin Dec. 4.-Emperor William will make
his first appearance in public since the opera
ton on his throat on December 10 at Hanover
where, IL was said by member Of the court
to-day. his majesty intends TO review the troops
The date Of the Emperor's departure for the
south is now fixed, Professionally, for January 3
The leading shopkeepers here have been in a
panic over the fear that there would be no
court ceremonies all this winter, and that
many Of the nobility would not open their
town houses. Inquiries brought out the as
surance that some court entertainments would
take place, but that the Emperor would prob
ably advance them before their usual dates.
The condition of Emperor William gives rise
10 a new story every day, to account for the
sowness Of his recovery. This appears to be
due solely TO his having been compelled by
official work TO overstrain his voice at the be
ginning Of his Illness
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-05
AT WORK ON THE PANAMA CANAL
Admiral Walker Revising the Plans of the
French Company-New Machinery Needed.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE,

New-Orleans. Dec. 4.-R. s Jones, of the cruiser
Atlanta en- route to Washington TO stand examtna-
ton for promotion to assistant paymaster. arrived
here to-day from Colon. He says that work has
practically been begun on the Panama Canal under
the American regime. He said to-day;
Admiral Walker is revising the plans of the
French canal company and bringing them up 10
American requirements. Active work will be be
gun in very short time One of the first things
necessary will be the installation Of new ma
chiuery as most of that belonging to the French
company is antiQuated and rusty as to be useless
It is impossible for Colombia TO make any sue
cessful demonstration against Panama. General
Reyes is talking about marching an army OF 10000
men across the mountains. II he gathered 100000
men he would have every in the republic.
Then, he could never get them within striking dis
lance Of Panama The situation is not at all alarm
ing TO the people Of Panama They are happy in
close relations with the United States and elated
over the prospects Of soon having the canal com
pleted
The United Fruit Company has. discontinued its
service between this port and Colon, because It
could not get enough fruit. the isthmUs 70 jus
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-05
MOTHER GETS BABY BORN ON TRAIN
Child Appears To Be Healthy and viii
Probably Live

Orange N J. Dec. (speciaD.-The girl baby
which was born yesterday just the Easton
press pulled out OF the Orange station Of the
Lackawanna Railroad and rolled from the private
compartment Of the car, landing the beside
the track. where It was found few moments later,
was taken this afternoon from the Orange Memo
rial Hospital where it was removed Immediately
after it was found. and given to its mother who
received it with joy
The baby cries vigorously and in other ways
shows signs OF being a healthy child. The physi-
clans at the hospital say that there is little doubt
that il will live. The chid's mother. Mary Smith
IN St. Mary's Hospital. HobOkeu- Detective
DrabeIl, Of Orange. and trained nurse took the
babv 10 her mother.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-05
CONTROL OF MACEDONIA.
CRETAN Plan PROPOSED.
Negotiations Opened for Interna-
tiondI administration.

London, Dec. 4-Negotiations begun to-day
by the powers may result in an internatloiial
administration for Macedonia along the INES
Observed in the present government OF the isisfD
Of Crete.
In order tn rrevent another Macedonian up
rising in the spring, attended by unspeAAaOle
horrors. and the danger Of a war between iur
kew and bulgaria as a consequence, RUSSIA anu
-. - g learned. have proposed TO the other
mowers that immediate steps be taken 10 pu'
- ,rsration plan which in its general outline
-e.-,blas that now enforced in Crete This
--,-osal is the result Of the acceptance in prin-
.i,Ie nv the Sultan three days ago OF the Russo
Austrian note concerning reforms in Macedonia,
which was submitted to the Porte after the re-
cent conference between the Gar and Emperor
Francis Joseph To what extent each power
will share in the organization OF international
gendarmerie. 10 be formed for the preservation
Of order. and which power viii be placed in su-
IRENE command Of the gendarmerie. as well as
other details, must be settled by the negotiations
between the powers.
This proposal OF the two powers disspates the
apprehension which has prevailed in diplomatic
circles on the Continent that Russia and Austria
were arranging a settlement Of the Macedonian
question IN a way to insure their own interest
II is stated also the powers will this time
e-nor Of Macedonia While II is intended that
The Christians shall be protected, there is also
a determination that equal protection shall be
accorded the Mussulrnans.
All the powers concerned are anxious 10 settle
the difficulties ia the Balkans so that they can
no longer menace the peace Of Europe. II is be
Heved that results identical with those obtained
in Crete are likely TO follow from the enforce
rnent Of a similar policy in Macedonia At first
& large force was sent 10 Crete but al present
there are not more than sixteen hundred men
there. representing the governments Of Great
Britain France, Russia and Italy.
How the Russo Austrian proposal VIII be re-
ceived by the powers is not known, as its pres
eutation only occurred to-day. It is believed
however. that il viii be acceptable TO France
italy and Great Britain, but that II is likely TO
be opposed by Germany
Though this proposed action viii be another
stem toward the separation Of Macedonia and
Turkey. there is nothing in the proposal to indl-
rate that the powers have any intention OF
,z-aal1erfDg Turkish ownership Of the territory
As The sultan accepted the principle OF the
Russo Austrian note, II follows as q natural
consequence that he viii not be likely to oppose
che enforcement Of the reforms which that note
contemplated.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-05
WORK TO SAVE BRITISH CRUISER.
Fears That the Flora May Go 10 Pieces
Attempt 70 Float Vessel.

Naraino p. e.. Dec. 4-The stranded second class
Brush cruiser Flora is in a much worse condition
than supposed Her forward plates are badly
strained and a large section OF keel is torn away
she is living al an angle Of . degrees, with
dangerous list TO starboard al low tide. There are
FIVE fsthous Of water ar her stern and two fathoms
auidships AT low tide forward from her tunnels
she IS nigh and dry.
Serious fears are entertained that at extreme low
ride she VIII over Divers to-day succeeded IN
closing the scuppers and an attempt will be made
10 float her. officers and men have been removed
from the vessel and are in camp on Dennan Island
working night and day removing coal and stores
into scows which are being taken 10 Union Bay
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-05
M. PELLETAN NOT INDIsCREET.
The Figaro" Prints Letters Denying Al
legged Utterance at a Dinner.

Paris Dec 5-Denial is made here of a statement
oil blfshed only in the Figaro and circulated in The
United States TO the effect that the Minister Of
Marine NJ PeIletan in a speech al d dinner on
Wednesday night said; 1T would be easy 10 take
Gibraltar which is only make believe fortress.
The Figaro" this morning publishes a note from
the committee in charge of the dinner expressing
regret that some one present had communicated to
the press what purported TO be an extract from NJ.
Pelletan's speech and adding that the Marine Min
istr aid moi us,- the words attributed 10 him either
IL, - st,e.ch or in conversation III the table. The
..t-is.ro'' also prints a letter from NJ. Joseph
Peinach. who present at the dinner, denying
mar N Pelletan used any such language.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-05

When the 81. Paul and the Lucania sailed last
Saturday. because OF the rivalry between the two
companies over the securing Of the American
nails there was an absurd story that the two
would race" II has been expected in fact. It
Was almost a certainty. thar the Lucania would
reach the other side first as she is a higher pow
cred steamer and has shorter distance 10 travel.
The only way that they could get another knot
dlv out OF either boat above its usual speed would
b. for the captain 10 follow the example OF the
old Nissssirpi River shippers, and make the run
"Wirr Niger sitting on the safety valve
Tho London mails % the Lucanla We're landed
Yesterday noon IN Queenstown. and VIII be in Lon
don to-day time for the first delivery. II the
s. PAM made Southampton by midnight her mails
VII ready for the same delivery
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-05
FIRE COST H. D. LEE HALF A MILLION.
Grocery and Hardware Stores in salina
Kan. Burned.

nom TODAY and which for a time threatened the
entire business district. destroyed the four story
building occupied by the II. D. Lee Wholesale
Grocery Company, damaged the building and con-
tents Of the II. D Lee Hardware Company and
burned several smaller buildings, causing aggre-
gate loss estimated S50000U. The insurance is
eFoIIt s25d 0tJ The loss sustained by the hardware
company is placed 00 and that on the grocery
company at approx tely S425. coo
F{orb frrns are part Of the II. u. Lee Mercantile
COMPANY whose president. h D. Lee. lives in New
yorL Nr Lee was recently elected chairman Of
rbe executive committee Of the Wholesale GrocerS'
Association Of the United States. He originated the
Man of having all the tobacco in the country
handled through purchasing agency He came
10 this State from Ohio IN 1880
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-05
POWDER EXPLODES IN OFFICE.
Room Unoccupied at Time-smoke Brings
Firemen Out for Nothing.

A small package of powder table in the
offices of the Hazard Powder Company. on the
eighth floor of the Mutual Life Building Cedar and
William SITS. exploded yesterday afternoon The
Offices were unoccupied the time The smoke
poured through an open window, and some one in
the street turned in alarm When the fremen
arrived there was nothing for them do The
faint explosion was heard in adjoining Offices and
a number Of women stenogra piers were panic
stricken and rushed for the elevators. They
soon quieted, however. and there were no serious
results. There were three packages Of powder on
the table. but only exploded The only damage
was q slight scorchng Of the table top
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-05
BUSINESS CENTRE IN MADISON SQUARE

In the new illustrated pamphlet OF twenty-four
pages Just issued for distribution by the Lincoln
drawing OF Madison Square. there Is pointed out
one OF the most remarkable and suggestive phases
OF New-Yorks growth a metropolis This Is the
change Of lower Fifth-ave. and the Twenty third
81. section from a residence district a business
section. II pointed out that the Lincoln Trust
Company OF the first TO recognize the i'm
portance OF this centre by establishing itself in
Madison Square The pamphlet points out the feat
Of this newly developed quarter or the city
tells somethinA - modern trust company hanklns
methods define various responsibilities or a
hduciary insJJDts,- ana takes up the question OF
interest daily balances The booklet IS sent
without charge upon request
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-05
HOCKEY AT ST NICHOLAS TONIGHT.

The second hockey match OF the season will take
Mace al the St Nicholas Skating Rink this even
ing between teams representing Yale and the
Hockey Club, Of New-YOrk. This is ELS first ap-
pearance this season. but as they won the Inter-
collegiate Hockey Championship four years in sue
cesson. and have only lost the championship one
wear great things are expected Of them The
Hockev Club OF New-York succeeded last week in
defeating Columbia. and are al present the only
league team actually playing regularly
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-05
SCHOOL CIRCULATING MENAGERIE.
Bird and Rabbit Lent to Kindergartens at
Rate of Five Cents a Week

II is not generally known that the Association Of
Public School Kindergartners has in its possession
a circulating meragerie. It is not always desirable
or convenient to Keep pets in the kindergarten for
anv length of time. Consequently a bird and
"a bbit have been obtained and will be lent at the
rate Of FIVE cents week. The visits of these pets
gave much pleasure TO the children in many of the
kindergartens last spring The association expects
soon to enlarge its collection.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-05
ROME AGAIN IN DANGER OF FLOOD.

Rome Dec. bad weather again prevails here
The Mayor Of Rome has issued a manifesto calling
attention to the continued rise Of the Tber which
threatens to inuhdate many parts Of the city =
large area Of the country districts is already suf-
fering from serious foods, and efforts are being
made TO rescue several peasant families whose
homes are surrounded by water. There have been
high winds in several parts of Italy Trees blown
down in the cemetery at Capua uncovered a number
oFr
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-05
RUSSIAN RULES FOB JEWS UNCHANGED

ST Petersburg, Dec 4-Regarding the statement
caDleG from Berlin December l that American
Jews are no longer permitted to cross the Russian
frontier without special permits from N.
PenWe- the Russian Minister OF the Interior. the
authorities mere say rules have been issued
in connection with the admission Of American
other Jews. II is added that the State Department
al Washington understands that without Vised
rassnnrrs spectal uerTni- is required.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-05
CONFER ABOUT NEW FIRE CHIEF.

II was learned yesterday that Fire Commissioner
sturgis and Civil Service Commissioner Dykman
held q consultation Thursday night regarding
the examination for new Chief The question
10 whether all the deputy chiefs and the battalion
chiefs were eligible discussed Nothing is
known as 10 the result Of the conference At the
next meeting of the Civil Service Commission, on
wednesday. Commissioner Dykman viii make his
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-05
COLON REJoICEs OVER TREATY.
Citizens Congratulate Junta-A Torchlight
Procession

Colon. Dec. 4.-Sehor Melendez, the Project, last
night held reception Of citizens of Colon. to pre-
sent to the Junta of Panama their congratulations
the speedy signing of the canal treaty, thereby
insUring the stability and future welfare Of the
republic" A large number of natives and foreign
ers were present, and great enthusiasm prevailed
torchlight procession marched TO the residences
Of the United States Consul, Mr.. Malmros; the
superintendent of the railroad. and the French Con
sui NJ. Bonhenry. There was a display or nre-
works
The United States gunboat Bancroft arrived here
last
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-05
BANK IN BOSTON TO PAY DIVIDEND.

Boston Dec Frank D. Allen, receiver OF the
Central National Bank. to-day received from the
Controller Of the Currency authority to pay a
per cent dividend to depositors- This dividend,
which will amount to about 100000. VIII be paid
December q and will make 80 per cent Of its obli-
cations which the bank has PAID sllSS 4IS 4a-iure
November y. ly02
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-05
FRANCE NOT TO SELL MIoUELoN.

Paris Dec. Am authoritative denial is given to
the report circulated in America that negotiations
going on for the sale Of the colony Of St Pierre
I'D AIiquelon. of the south coast Of Newfound-
fard By France 10 the United States 1t is added
that the Islands quiet, in spite Of the
element there last summer caused by the ex-
pusion Of the clericals
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-05
PRESIDENT TO RECEIVE REYES TODAY.

Washington Dec. AT the Cabinet meeting to-
day it was arranged that the formal presentation
to the President Of General Rafael Reyes, envoy
extraordinary and minister PARLIAMENTARY on a
special mission from Colombia the United States
shall take place tomorrow morning. Secretary
HaE Will introduce General REYES.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-05
SOUTH AFRICAN BANK ROBBED.
Masked Men Bind Manager and Assistants
and Steal $4,000

johannesburg, Dec. 4.-The Robinson Bank at
Randfontein. attacked to-day by a gang Of
masked men. who. after gagging the manager and
his assistants, stole $4,000. The robbers escaped
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-05
THE LUCANIA BEATS THE ST. PAUL.
Cunard Steamer Reaches Queenstown and
Lands Mails for London.

London Dec. 4-The Cunard Line steamer LII
CANA which left New-York on November 2s. at Il
e m for Liverpool. one hour and half after the
American Line steamer St Paul had sailed from
New-To- Tor Southampton, passed Browhead al
s-8 This morning She reached Queenstown at
noon. where her mails were landed. thus lnsurtng
taeir delivery here tomorrow morning
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-05
OFFICERS OF THE REIcHsTAe.

Berlin. Dec. Count BaIlestrem to-day
reelected president OF the ReichsJag: Count
StoIberg- WernigerOde elected first vice-presi-
dent and Dr. Paasche was elected second vice
president Herr Singer, the Socialist candidate for
rst vicepresdent received only sixty-eight Social
S
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-05
FRENCH DEPUTIES PASS BUDGET.
Chamber Almost Unanimously Supports Gov
ernmeat-Adj adjournment.

PARIS. Dec. dictates on the various sections
n The budget having been brought TO close
me Chamber Of Deputies to-day passed the
whole budget by a vote Of rs 10 o.. me ChaIn-
Der then adjourned until December Il
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-05
ELEVEN BELGIAN MINERS KILLED

Large. Dec eleven coal miners were killed to-
DAY a. The Gasson-Iaq uasse mine. al MonJegnee.
= rope hy which cage was being hauled up broke
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-05

a town when stricken By an spidsnie-
to-norrow's Tribune.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-05
MAuRA 70 FoRM sPANIsH cAsINET.

"a GRID. Dec 4.-sehor Maura- former Minister OF
the Interior, has consented 10 undertake the forua
lon o. Cabinet
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-05
CAR AND czARINA GO TO CAPITAL

Skierniewice. Dec. 4-The Gar and the
Czarina left here to-day for St Petersburg.