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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-13
COLOMBIAN COMMISSIONERS SAIL.
Cauca, Antioquia and Bolivar Will Not Sc
cede. It Is Declared.

Dr. Dionisio Jiminez, DR.. Antonio R. Blanco
Senior Julio c. Zuniga and Senior Julio C. Borda
who have been IN Washington for the last two
weeks commissioners from Colombia in connec-
ton with the Panama affair, sailed yesterday on
the steamer Alta from this city for Cartagena
Senior J. de P. Manotas, another member of the
commission, will remain in this city private busi
The five commissioners were sent here by Gov
Insignares, Of the Department OF Bolivar. to
protest TO President Roosevelt in the of the
people OF Bolivar against the secession of Panama
and TO try 10 induce this country reconsider its
recognition of the republic Said one of them
yesterday: I'VE were convinced before coming here
that this government would not alter its decision
and action in the case. Our object was TO call to
the attention of the United States the sentiment
that prevailed the other States of Colombia
the secession of Panama. We We're very well
pleased with reception at Washington.
Il am sure that Cauca, Antioquia or Bolivar will
not try TO follow Panama by declaring their in
dependence. They are loyal TO Colombia"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-13
RULES GOVERNING ELECTIONS.
Thirty-two Panamans To Be Chosen-A
Difference in Dates

Panama, Dec. demonstrating the Republic of
Panama TO be in complete peace, the junta will
tomorrow publish a decree convoking a ma
tional convention for January 10, 1904. This
convention will formulate a constitution and
laws for the government of the republic. 1t VIII
be composed of thirty-two epresentatives-four
each for the provinces Of Bocas del Toro Colon
Cocle, Veraguas, Los Santos and Chiriqui, and
eight for Panama.
All male persons born within the boundaries Of
the new republic who have reached the age Of
twenty-one years and reside on the isthmus, and
ell CoIombians who have sworn allegiance to the
republic shall have the right to vote, unless they
have been deprived Of their rights Of citizen
ship. Members Of the 3unta, ministers. mag
istrates, the director OF telegraphs and all pub
lie officials having authority throughout the re-
public, are debarred from election TO the conVen-
ton. In the capital Of each province there VIII
be organized an electoral committee OF five mem
bers who shall be appointed by the Junta. The
voting VIII be direct and secret, and the cleo
sions viii take place December %.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-13
FALLS DEAD ON HIS BODY.
Nan Dies from Apoplery and Wife
from Shock Fe70 Minutes Later.

Henry Young and his wife. Mary. died within
few moments of each other at their home. in
First-st.. New-Brighton, Staten Island. last
night Young's death was due to apoplexy, and
Mrs. Young fell dead when she found her hus-
bands body
Last night Mr.. Young went to a room near
the kitchen Mrs. Young, her son, and a neigh
Dor were in the kitchen at the time. They heard
Mr.. Young fall and Mrs. Young went to see
what the trouble AS she entered the room
she cried out for her son. Henry, the son, ran
after his mother and found her lying across the
body of his father. Both parents were dead.
DR.. Townsend who was summoned, said Mrs.
YOung's death due 10 shock.
Mr. and Mrs. Young were members Of old
Staten Island families. Mr. Young was employed
in the Highway Department. He sixty
seven years old, and his wife sixty-two.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-13
MINISTER TO PANAMA.
". /. Buchanan Selected by PreSi-
dent Roosevelt.

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE President has Sc
iected w. /. Buchanan. OF New-Aork, to be the
nrst United States Minister TO Panama
Mr. Buchanans selection was brought about
by a desire On the part Of the President TO Sc
cure temporarily at least, and during the crys-
utilization of the relations between the United
States and Panama, the services OF a trained
and experienced diplomatic representative. hay
ing especial reference to his knowledge of the
Latin American races. BY reason of long ser
vice as United States Minister TO the Argentine
Republic Mr.. Buchanan fills that description
in the estimation OF the State Department It
Is understood that his assumption of the duties
IS not 10 be permanent, for he sacrifices large
business interests to undertake the work.
The new minister was originally from Ohio.
and represented the State as an agricultural
commissioner at the Worlds Fair, IN Chicago.
he was appointed by President Cleveland
United States Minister TO Argentina His rec
ord there satisfactory that President
Mckinley continued him at his post for several
years after his accession to Office. Next Mr..
Buchanan became director general of the Pan
American Exposition at Buffalo. and since the
close OF that enterprise he has b6en engaged in
private business. He also has been looking
sition.
Regarding It as desirable that the new min
sster shall be at his post at an early moment,
The State Department has adopted the unusual
course OF MAKING out Tor MIN a special commits
sion, Independent Of the nomination in regular
form to-day submitted to the Senate. This com
mission oesignates Mr.. Buchanan as envoy ex-
trsoroinary on a special mission. Under its
powers he will be able 10 perform all the duties
Of q regular minister, and more II need be. He
viii hold this commission until the Senate has
confirmed bis regular nomination as minister
plenipotentiary and envoy extraordinary to
Panama Thus armed, Mr.. Buchanan will take
the first steamer from New-York for Panama
sailing next Tuesday. He went TO Buffalo last
evening 70 close UP some private business.
Buffalo. Dec 12-Air. Buchanan when seen this
afternoon, said:
I have been asked 20 go TO the isthrnug on a sne
gal mission for the State Department, which win
occupy several weeks I intend leave New-YorE
On Tuesday and will doubtless return about FehrI,
airy l. My business relations and affairs are such
that IL would be out OF the question FOR me TO ao-
cept the ministry 20 Panama. which would necessi-
tkts my remaining there long time II Is essy To
how that construction of the facts In the case
might have been applied because representative
OF the kind "a now In Panama
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-13
FORM NEW GOVERNMENT.
Elections for Constitutional ConUen-
ton IN Panama on January 4.

Washington. Dec. 1.-THE State Department
has been Informed that final steps have been
taken for the formation of a permanent repub-
Iican form OF government in Panama The news
came IN a dispatch from Consul General Gudger'
dated Panama to-day, as follows;
Election for constitutional convention called
for January 4. The convention meets Janu-
airy 20.
This action is taken. # is believed. TO meet
suggestions from Panamans here that criticism
OF the republic would be largely disarmed
and the status of the new treaty improved If the
final ratihcations could be exchanged by the
United States with a permanent and regular
form OF government on the isthmus. The terri
tory OF Panama is small that according to
the belief here, the elections can be completed
within a week after the date named January t.
The convention is expected 10 follow generally
the outlines Of the Cuban constitution. which is
regarded as the most modern and complete
model Of such documents.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-13
DEP0RTED FROM COLON.
Ninety-eight Prisoners Sent to
Cdrtagena-Case of FeroI.

Colon Dec. 12-About ninety prisoners from
Panama arrived here at noon to-day and an
hour later they in addition to eight others who
were being held in the Jail here. were placed on
board the Spanish steamer Buenos Ayres. and
sailed for Cartsgena. The persons deported
were composed Of mRicontents. Colombans
without funds. who desired 10 return to their
country. and a few others suspected OF o;sloy-
atty 90 the republic The government OF Pana-
ma viii pay the expenses OF these passengers.
The Buenos Ayres also had on her list a num-
Der OF Colombian citizens bound from Port Ii
mon TO Ca-tagena-
Colonel Ferol' and the three other officers who
were arrested with him a week ago on charge
Of being concerned in a conspiracy alleged to
have been formed against the life Of General
Huertss. commander in chief Of the forces OF
the Republic OF Panama, still here. They
viii probably be deported to some foreign port
as they declare they fear to return to COLOMBIA
because OF having sworn allegiance to the new
e-epubiic
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-13
LOSS AT THE YALE FIRE.
The Damage to Marsh Hall Less Than First
Observation-Disclosures Saved

New-Haven. Conn. Dec. Determination this
forenoon by Yale officials OF the damage caused
by the fire at Marsh Hall. the Yale Forest School
building. early to-day indicated that the arst
estimate OF 10000 much too large. That esti-
mate was based the belief that the herbarium.
consisting OF more than three thousand specimens
OF native and foreign shrubs and trees, and the
library OF three thousand volumes would pracu-
calIy be a total loss. A later inspection showed
that these valuable collections escaped destrue-
ton. though injured somewhat by smoke and
water.
Arson Phelps Stokes. secretary OF the university.
said this morning that the loss would probably
not exceed $4,000. 1t Is thought that work at the
Forest School may be resumed at the beginning
Of the winter term.
1t is supposed that the fire. which started in tne
basement. caused by a defect In the heating
apparatus.
The watchman at the school was asleep on tns
third 1OOr when the fire started The blaze ap-
parently had gained siderable Roadway oetors
he was awakened by the smoke. and he had din-
Guilty in getting OF the building. He was near
ly overcome by smoke
A valuable library burned One OF tbs N
structors said il would be practically tmpossiois
to replace a great part OF the specimens whca
were destroyed. Among the specimens bulheo
was collection given TO the school by PTOfess'f
TOumey.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-13
BIG COLD DROP COMING.
Special Forecast GiUes Warning of
Fail of Thirty Degrees.

A special forecast was issued from ths
Weather Bureau late last night. predicting
fall Of temperature OF from 20 to 80 degrees this
afternoon and tonight. The storm which has
been central in the Middle West is expected TO
arrive here this morning. and the great fail OF
temperature will follow soon after.
The storm will probably be ushered in by a
cold rain. which, after freezing on the sidewalks.
the third rail OF the elevated railroads and the
doorsteps of pOrtly men, will turn 10 snow. and
make the whole city as slippery as possible
The winds will be high tonight and Monday.
and there is every indication that the next two
or three days viii be among the most severe or
the winter.
The storm which is due here to-day has beer
causing a great deal of trouble throughout tbs
West for the last two three days. In many
cities the telephone wires are down. and railroad
traffic has been seriously interfered with that
all trains from the West have been three or four
hours late in reaching the city. The duration OF
the cold wave cannot yet be predicted. but there
is every indication that It will furnish an ex-
cellent opportunity to give a thorough test TO
the devices employed by the elevated road
to keep the third rail clear and the trains
running.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-13
p. r. II. RUSHING WORK.
Overtime Orders IN altoona Shops
Three Thousand Men To Be Hired.
IBr TELEGRAPH TO THE rRIBUNE.I

Altoona Penn. Dec. 12.-General Manager W.
w. Atterbury. of the Pennsylvania Railroad.
this morning sent to the office of the general
superintendent of motive power in this city an
order that all the departments of the shops of
the company here should go on full time for six
days in the week. and that in all departments
where it was necessary the men should work
three hours overtime in order to get out the
rolling stock required to handle the holiday and
other increasing traffic. The order will affect
ten thousand men, who have been working
only fifty hours week.
In addition to this order came one to hire
three thousand more men. to man the new Pc
tersburg cutoff and the new shops of the COM
pany here and in Holldaysburg. The officials
here have a free hand, and will at once begin
taking on the men for the cutoff, that the
force will be complete by the time the double
tracking is finished. which VIII be in about two
months.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-13
NEW THREAT FOR LAMAR.
Coachman Says He'll Make Broker
Smart If 1885 Isn't Pad.
Try TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.l

Long Branch N. j.. Dec. 12.-David Lamar's
troubles continue to multiply since his acquittaI
on the charge of conspiracy TO XIII his former
coacbman James Mcmahon. To-day Patrick
Dunphy, who succeeded Mcmahon as coachman
went before Justice Packer, at Seabright, and
entered suit against Mr.. Lamar to recover wages
amounting 70 S135.
Dunphy declared: 'Tf Mr.. Lamar don't pay
me I will tell something that viii make him
smart"
Dunphy is down as witness for Mr.. Lamar
at his coming trial for assault. On Thursday
he went to New-York to see Mrs. Lamar. He
was told TO go away and not to come back. He
was finally ordered to see Bernard Smith, Mr..
Lamar's brother-in-law, who is now having
troubles of his own. Dunphy said that he saw
Smith and got q punching from the latter.
Dunphy was an important witness at the La
mar trial at Freehold. While he was giving
testimony a woman closely connected with the
case was detected signalling to him. If Dunphy
makes good his threat interesting developments
may be expected. The case viii be heard on
81.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-13
TO BEGIN BARGE CANAL.
Preliminary Surveys to Make an
Estimate of the Cost.

Albany, Dec. 12.-Surveys for the first actual
work on the barge canal improvement will be-
gin Monday morning. State Engineer Bond said
to-day that six parties, about fifty in all.
would begin the surveys IN the Fort Bull,
Oneida, Savannah. Rochester, Medina and Ton
AMANDA sections
Mr.. Bond said that actual construction work
probably could not be begun before May 1. and
that probably no bonds would be issued much
before that time. The surveys which Will be
begun Monday are for these test sections Of the
work, the bids which are expected TO show
whether the whole work be done within the
$1O1 100000 provided for by the canal enlarge
ment law.
This preliminary survey probably will be paid
for by temporary loan effected by the Con-
troller, and charged against the proceeds OF
the first bonds when sold.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-13
NO AMENDMENTS.
This Decision Practically Reached
by Democrats on Cuban Bill.

Washington Dec 12-The Democratic Senators
held a caucus to-day for the purpose OF discussing
the ACCESSIBILITY OF attempting to amend the Cuban
Reciprocity bill, but adjourned, TO meet again next
Monday, without arriving at any conclusion. The
caucus was q spirited one, and was sharply divided
the point at issue, some of the Senators con-
tending that numerous amendments be presented
and others holding out against any effort what
ever to change the character of the bill and
standing for a straight party vote against it. The
caucus continued until after the session of the
Senate began.
The caucus also considered some complaints
made by Senators relative to the early adjourn
ment OF the Senate Thursday. Senators who
made these complaints expressed the opinion that
Thursdays session should have continued. in order
to afford opportunity for speechmaking, and some
of them suggested that an effort should be made
to extend the time for discussion for day or two,
which would postpone the final vote beyond next
Wednesday. the date unanimously agreed upon.
Senator German presented the difficulties OF
changing a unanimous understanding, and it was
ultimately decided to allow the present arrange
ment to remain undisturbed.
According to agreement between the parties, the
time on Tuesday and Wednesday is to be evenly d.
yided between the Republicans and the Democrats.
The suggestion made in the caucus that as
the Republicans had been responsible for the early
adjournment Thursday, they should be willing
ut least to give the major part of the remaining
time to the Democrats. This proposal was con-
sidered at length. with the understanding that If
the time for a vote cannot be extended. it will
be impossible to disturb the agreement in regard
10 a division of time
The only important vote taken by the caucus was
on a motion offered by Senator Berry, eliminating
the ve-year provision of the bill. and most of the
debate was on this proposition 1t broadened, how
ever into discussion of the general question as TO
whether the bill should be amended in any partic-
ular Many OF the Senators spoke but majority
of them expressed themselves as unfavorable to
amendments. There especial objection to the
Berry amendment, because it was considered that
its adoption would be violation of the treaty
with Cuba. The motion declared defeated with
out division.
Senator Teller expressed the opinion that the
bin should be so amended provide that Cuba
should adopt the laws of the United States for the
exclusion OF Chinese, but this proposition was not
brought to vote.
Senator German thought that in view Of the
treaty the best policy for Democratic Senators is
not offer any amendments.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-13
WATCHING FOR CoLoMBrANS
Admiral CLASS Ships Pstroling the 18TH
milan Coast.

Washington, Dec. 12.-The Navy Department
has received q cable dispatch from Rear Ad-
narsi Glass. announcing that he is making
every effort 70 run down the various reports re-
sa-ding Colombian expeditions 10 the isthmus
He has ordered the Mayhower 10 the mouth OF
The Atrato River 10 make a thorough inVeeti-
cation, and II necessary a reconnaissance OF
tEat region also viii be made 10 ascertain def
3niteIy whether there are any Colombian troops
tn that section The Atlanta also has been or
Gered 10 patrol the northern coast OF the 18TH
mus on the same miss.cn The commanders of
both vessels are under instructions TO conduct
their investigation with all possible dispatch
and return TO Colon so that the Navy Depart
ment may have q fun official report OF the ex-
bet situation.
The torpedo posts Perry and Paul Jones have
oren ordered 70 proceed from the Mare Island
@sVy lsrd 10 Panama. to reinforce Admiral
-Gon4aiias.Oa Ct once
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-13
NAVY TO GUARD PANAMA.
President Wishes as Little Display
of Force as Possible.
[FRoM THE TRIBUNE BUREAU

Washington Dec PIT begins to look as IL
the Navy and Marine Corps win have all 10
do with the situation in Panama. In the dis
cussions of the Joint army and navy board IL
has been apparent that the army would ike
to be represented in any activity there might
be on the isthmus but word has come from the
White House that the policy Of the admnisua-
ton IS to solve the questions with Colombia
with as little display of force as possible. Inc
representatives Of the navy on the board nave
shown that there are at present seven huhdreu
marines on the isthmus, and that another pat
talon which is expected to be sent there VIII
provide total marine force of about one thou
sand. This, in case of necessity, can be aug
mented by $500 bluejackets, bringing the ag-
gregate of marines and sailors up to $500. III
additional force is needed for some sudden emer-
gency, such a surprise by a Colombian in
vading army, three times the American force
Immediately available can be landed at Colon.
This would be obtained by drawing on the bat
tleship fleet, which is within easy call of the
scene. Under such circumstances, the available
force of eight thousand nine Thousand men
is expected to be able to suppress any attack
on the part of Colombia. Under those condi-
lions the War Department authorities have
about given up the idea of being called upon to
furnish a force for duty the isthmus
So far as the permanent occupation of the
isthmus is concerned this duty is destined. from
present appearances, to devolve upon the ma
rines. The question of guarding the railroad
and canal route has not been definitely settled,
but in the absence of more urgent and i'm
portant task falling to the lot of the Marine
Corps 1t is probable that that branch Of the
service will be called upon TO furnish the men
for this duty.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-13
DROWNED HERSELF, 1T rs FEARED
Miss McChesney Escaped from Her Sister
While Out Driving.

Syracuse. n. Y, Dec. 12-Miss Florence McChes-
ney, twenty-four years old. prominent in society
and daughter OF George II. McChesney, lumber
dealer. left her home at II a. m to-day with a
younger sister to take a drive About noon they
returned. and when the younger aligEted to open
the gates for the horse Florence gave the animal
a cut with the whip and drove away. As she did
not return. the family toward evening became
alarmed. and the police asked to search for
her.
The horse was found wandering about on a
lonely road near the city reservoir. The robes
from the cutter were found In the road It "a
feared that the young committed suicide
By drowning in the reservoir. 1t is being dragged
Miss McChesney had been suffering with nervous
trouble for several months and had been cared for
by a trained nurse. 1t was believed that she had
so improved that her sister could care for her and
they were permitted to drive about together.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-13
NO BAY STATE GAS INJUNCTION.
Decision in Boston on Efforts to Prevent a
Consolidation.

Boston. Dec. 12.-The injunction asked for by Re-
ceiver Pepper. OF the Bay State Gas Company OF
Delaware in his suit against the Mercantile Trust
Company. OF New-York. and Kidder. Peabody ct
al of Boston. was refused by Judge Hammond, OF
the Supreme Court of Massachusetts,. to-day. The
application for an injunction restraining the
consolidation OF the Boston gas companies.
The decision touches merely phase OF the gem
eraI gas controversy. the chief feature OF which Is
the attempt OF Receiver Pepper to nullify the sale
of various Boston gas companies and the Bay State
Gas Company to the Massachusetts gas companies
ground OF the insuiciency of transfer price.
The State legislature granted the right for the
consolidation OF the purchased companies To
days order OF the court was made with the under
standing that the plaintiff be Informed six days
prior any meeting OF the gas companies at which
a consolidation would be voted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-13
.RIJGELY'S FIN NCIAL FORECASTS

My subscribers advised days % uquldzts
their long stock around % Friday, Dec 18th tod
them Saturday to buy opening Monday morning Dec
7th for sharp bulge Tuesday. and every
thing Tuesday SURE. and STAY OUT pending sharp
reaction. Old Subscribers. point profits IN
sight, could AFFORD to be well satisfied New subscribers
who in last Monday and Tuesday
nate. unable 10 advise them buy anything
But penny saved Is a penny made II sometimes
pays best to walt I stated distinctly IN ADVANCE
CAST Monday that after Tuesday bulge the trend
market would be downward for days warned
Subscribers 20 get tied with long
good deal better than the Tipsters did
they may try 10 make the credulOus believe time
will within the week when purchases be made
point margins Tor ten point advance.
days Letter gives the probable day and details
A. \. RIDGELY. 20 BROAD ST. ny