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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-10
WILL BE FOR ROOSEVELT.
Connecticut Contention Opens To-
dQ9-Fe7C Local Contests.

New-Haven Conn., May (SpeciaD-The Con-
necticut Republican State Convention for the choice
OF delegates the national convention at Chicago
will be called at the Hyperion Theatre tomorrow
evening. After effecting a temporary organization
II Will listen address by the temporary chair
man. Congressman F. B. Brandeges. and then ad-
1ourn until Wednesday morning. No contest over
the choice OF delegates IS looked for and the dele
cation will undoubtedly Be instructed to vote for
the nomination OF Theodore Roosevelt for Presi-
dent.
While the convention Is expected TO be harmoni-
GUS there are Indications OF some contests in tbs
committee gatherings which will precede the con-
veution. One or two contests IN delegations TO tns
convention will be heard before the committee on
credentials. and the choice OF chairman OF the
Republican state Committee will be interesting.
Andrew E Gates. OF Hartford the present chair
man. a candidate succeed himself. and Michael
Keresuy, OF Stamford Speaker OF the House IN the
last General Assembly. is regarded a strong
candidate. The forces which working for Mr.
Keneally assert that they have secured control OF
a majority OF the Senate districts and that that
even % the convention itself. Friends OF Chairman
Gates on the other hand contradict this decIara-
ton. They say that the KeneaIly canvass OF the
situation Is Incorrect and that the contest is too
close for either side any preliminary salts
faction
Il is understood that behind the fight over tho
COMMITTEES Craftsmanship is a rivalry between
friends OF Ex-Governor Morgan C. Buckley, OF
Hartford. and those or Samuel Fessenden. OF SIAM
ford. possible candidates TO succeed General J.
r HawIey as United States Senator In this rivalry
Speaker KeneaIIy lined up with his fellow towns
man MI Fessenden-
Another contest 20 come before the COMMITTEES
on credentials Is that between the delegation from
New-Haven, headed by Colonel Isaac " Cuman.
and one OF which Captain E. L IsbeH clerk OF the
City Court - a member EE7 delegates chosen
BY the Ullnan element claim 10 have had So votes
20 - FOR the Isbeu men, SIt the latter make
charges OF lIegalty in the caucus proceedings. II
was SAID tonight that. whichever way This mat
ter was decided. appeal would possibly 10 taken
% the convention itse.t
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-10
SHERMAN FAvORs CANNON.
Not a Candidate for Speaker, Though, Even
if the Illinoisan Is Promoted
fERo,i THE TRIBUNE BUREAU

washington May 9-Representative James s.
Sherman. OF New-York. was among the Presidents
callers to-day and expressed himself heartily
in favor OF the candidacy OF Speaker Cannon for
the vice-Prssidency. although declaring that he
would not be candidate FOR the Speakership. even
~ Mr.. Cannon were promoted to the presidency OF
the Senate.
7 undoubtedly IN favor OF Mr. Cannon for
the Vice Presidency. and shall continue feel
that way" said Mr.. Sherman. mo better
could be nominated And right here may say
that am not a candidate for Speaker IN he Is
nominated The Republican ticket viii be success
ful in New-York I think will carry the State
by $1,000 The Democratic majority below The
Bronx cannot possibly be than 1900 and
viii 10 down 70 the bridge with at least 80 600
Mr. Sherman spent time with the Presi-
dent
Representative Curtis. OF Kansas. the other
hand believes It would be a mistake 10 remove
the Speaker from his present field OF usefulness
After leaving the President this morning. Mr..
Curtis said
7 am strongly opposed to the talk Of Speaker
Cannon for Vlce-President. do not want TO
him nominated, and cannot believe he Will be. in
a great Speaker, and his services viii be needed
in the House That is where want and need
him, and where he be OF the most service
his country. Reed and Cannon have been mag
nifcent presiding officers. and each has ruled the
House and retained the respect OF members.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-10
VAN COLT NOT TO GO,
BUT HIS SON IS BLAMED.
Investigation Of Ne7c-York Post
office Completed.
IFRoM THE TRIBUNE BUREAU

Washington. May 9.-An official announce
ment that Assistant Attorney General Robb will
assume his duties in the Department Of
Justice Wednesday is understood TO tndi-
cate that he has finished his Investigation
OF the New-York PostofTice It is not believed.
however. that Mr.. Robb discovered any evil
dence Of fraud or Irregularities in the New
York Office other than that brought 70 the
attention Of Fourth Assistant Postmaster Cen
eral Bristow by his inspectors last fall. and il
may be safely assumed that whenever Mr. Roob
submits his report TO the Postmaster General
il VIII not recommend the removal Of Postmas-
ter Van Colt. who has at time appeared TO
have been implicated in the Irregularities
charged TO mis- Office.
Although Bristow's inspectors left no stone
unturned in their efforts TO place the response
bility for the maladministratiOn in the New
York office, every effort brought them ultimate
~ face TO face with the schemes OF George w.
Beavers, by whose orders many official acts
which at first threw discredit the New
York postal officials were committed by sub
Ordinates who did not take the responsibility
Of inquirtng into Beavers's motives or conduct
and who would doubtless have got into trouble
had they done so.
Those who examined the affairs OF the New
York Office last fall and winter do not believe.
however. that the younger Van Colt can be ex-
cused for the part he played in the various ir-
regularities discovered, nor for his apparent
willingness to play into Beavers's hands, regard
less OF the interests Of the government IN
quiry az the PostOfice Department to-day was
met with absolute reticence, and IL was not
even Acknowledged that Mr.. Robb had been
engaged in an inquiry into the Affairs OF the
New York office much less that he had prepared
about 20 prepare a report on the SUI
tect Nevertheless those who know the bust
nessliks methods OF the Assistant Attorney Cen
eraI are confident that ne has already taken sucn
arms r1saT- a
him 10 cornulete the work before assuming new
and arduous duties in another department or the
government II may be further said that any
Recommendation made by Mr.. Robo will COM
r7and the highest confidence from the Presl-
dent ana the Postmaster General, both or " nom
have reviewed his acts on more than one occ1-
sion and have learned 10 attach the highest
value 10 the thoroughness Of his work and the
business OF his conclusions
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-10
CANAL COMMISSIONS SECRETARY.
President Not Trying TO Force Appointment
Of J. B. Bishop, Admiral Walker Says.
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Washington. May s.-General Z. c. O'Brien. OF
New-York; Dominck Murphy. OF Washington
Joseph f. Bishop and several Others are under
consideration for secretary OF the Panama Canal
Commission. according 70 q statement made to-day
by Admiral Walker
There IL absolutely no foundation n fact for
the story printed in come OF the morning papers
THAI President Roosevelt is trying 70 force down
the threats OF the members Of the Isthmian Cana!
Commission tae selection OF Joseph q Blsnop. OF
NeW-Iork . secretary OF the commission SAID
Admiral Walker. II am sure that nothing OF that
been attempted. 50 Tar As am con
cerued. The selection OF q secretary for the COM
mission lies wholly within the power OF the com
mission and so far I know the President has
not nrirnated any preference Tor the selection OF .
man for the Office u s quite true that the selec
lion or Mr.. Bishop along with General O Bren, OF
NeW-York. and DOminick Murphy OF Washington,
has been discussed by The members or the com
mission. but 10 determination has been reached
2 I that quoted work
ing with the President for the selection OF Mr..
Bishop I don't recall ever having Mr..
BISHOP II l have done 1 quite that
would not recognize him should he walk into the
office this moment
r A Lane, OF bingham. Mass. was to-day ap-
pointed assistant secretary OF the IsthInian Canal
Commission. Mr. Lane will discharge the duties
OF secretary until that ONCE is filled.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-10
BISHOPS ROYALTIES.
Mr.. NcCIelLand Brings Question
Before the Methodist Conference.
ley TELEGRAPH TO THE rR1suSz.I


Los Angeles. May s.-Condemnation Of CathoI-
cism and its opposition TO the public schools was
embodied In a resolution presented to the General
NJ. King. OF Philadelphia Bitter denunciation OF
the Catholic Church choked or by Bishop
Fowler presiding. when the disaDproval OF the
conservative element made manifest Chief
Justice Love. Of Delaware. warmly fought con-
sideraton the resolution II referred TO the
committee on state OF the Church. and it precipi-
tated general and spirited discussion when II was
brought up after recess
General Appraiser McCleland. OF New-York In
stituted an inquiry into the possible peculiarly
ambition OF the bishops and other churchmen
whose books have-been published in the Book Con-
Germ IF bishops are writing books for the
good Of the Church and not 10 make money" said
being written for the purpose OF financial gain
alone. We ought to know that DO not say that
such Is the case. but 7 do hold that have right
to know what royalties paid"
". Il. Boyle. OF Ptrtsburg. voiced a general dis
approval OF Mr. McCleland's remarks. He moved
that the resolution be amended oy striking out the
royalty reference The motion prevailed and the
resolution was referred.
Chancellor James r. Day OF Syracuse University
fOrestalled Bishop McCabe to-day by introducing a
resolution to restrain the American University al
s. zoo endowment stipulated in it's organization
secured The university buildings finished, but
its present enrolment OF pupils is opposed by the
presidents OF Methodist colleges generally.
Judge 5ibley. OF Ohio. introduced a resolution
which requested that the Church pass a law
against ministers marrying persons who are al
luton was referred 10 committee with practically
no discussion
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-10
PANAMA WARRANT PAID.
Morgan s Co. Get Order for S40,-
100000 from Secretary Sha1c.

The Secretary OF the Treasury yesterday after
noon delivered J. p. Morgan Co.. which firm
had been appointed special discussing agent OF the
United States Treasury Department for the pur-
pose the Treasury warrant for S40.00o,Ooo due the
shareholders OF the Panama Canal Company-the
largest single warrant ever paid by the United
States government AFTER the warrant had been
turned over by Secretary Shaw 70 Charles Steele
OF J. 2 Morgan 4 Co. the Secretary gave out the
following statement in regard 70 the details OF the
payment:
J. P. Morgan & Co. were this morning formally
appointed special Disturbing agents, ana thelr Sc
Was approved the warrant for Ss09ovoJ vas de-
T6 5aid as foll0Ws: SIS .s105 VIII - pad in cash
ana Sub-Ireasury orders. agsresalns $500.
turn, 10 be deposited by Morgan 81 co. with
lLa- various uA-4As 70 ORGAN q - Niil-u &C
morrow. Meantime. the banks had brought 10 the
!!ttle over 81 s,5J., These checks were accepted
for collection. and VIII De collected through the
II tbs way the banks u Network City viii pay
- Re 1 : a. e -, a5 AN %
payment u the Sub-Ireaslry and the deposits vii
same time. Thus the banks VIII lose IN the trans
acton only $500 IN cash ba-ailee- ne remain
ing 100000 is paid 10 Morgan Co directly from
would have a reassUring effect upon financial con-
There were present al the sub-Treasury when the
warrant was delivered bss!ces the SecrelAFy AID ;.-
and Temple BowdOtn OF the firm OF J P Nor
gan & Co.. Assistant Treasurer FISH. ] II. Ed
wards private secretary 10 Secretary Shaw, and
George F. Baker. president OF tho First National
Bank
TIE Secretary arrived at the sub-Treasury BY
u clock put II was not until after that the
details preliminary 10 the payment were COM
peted. The s25 Go 900 In bonds and cash provided
by J. p. Morgan q Co. as security. came 10 the
SGb-Treasury L. wagon and in trunks and
satche-s carried over By clerks In the Morgan
Offices Il required three hours 10 count the securi-
ties which government. city. state and muDIci
pal bonds and the cash deposited. A number II
Morgan clerks assisted the government clerks IN
this work The warrant made out the
ordinary warrant blank OF the Treasury Depart
meut, and was simply an order on The local sub
Treasury y. i. Morgan a. Co. Special
Discussing Agent. Forty Million Dollars" Il was
signed just such instruments are. excepting
that the names appended 10 IL were those q the
officers person. and not acting officers, Is
often The case. The signatures were those %,
Leslie II Shaw. Secretary OF the Treasury; Ellis
4 Roberts. Treasurer Of the United States and
p j. TraceVyeI, Controller o. the Treasury. The
warrant viii be presented fOr payment to-day by
= ?. Morgan & Co.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-10
BRAZIL REPLIES TO PERU.
Again Expresses Readiness to Submit the
Acre Dispute to Arbitration

Washington May s.-The Brazilian charge daft
flares here made public final rejoinder TO the
Peruvian legation regarding the Acre dispute
Brazil reasserts that Peru. when she adopted by
the treaty OF 1851 the principle OF uti possdetis.
recognized the right OF Brazil 70 the territories In
The Alto Yurua and Alto Purus Furthermore, IL Is
said Peru further recognized Brazis rights by the
treaty 1851. when it explicitly stipulated
the boundary line should not go any further TO the
south than the River Yava-y- The statement then
says:
NOTWITHSTANDING this, Brazil. acting in fair and
friendly spirit, always has been disposed to admit
ard reserve the claim Of Peru, especially in very
formal way in the Treaty Of Petropolis Of NOvem-
Der last settling dispute with Bolivia But be-
tween allowing a claim and recognizing right
there IS a great difference. The admission OF the
claim is OF the part % Brazil PROOF OF good viii.
but II does not preclude the assertion or her right
recognized by Peru and stll less does II imply any
recognition OF right IN behalf OF Peru Going stil
further. Brazil doing honor 20 her traditions and
the prescription OF her constitution has always
shown her readiness submit the dispute 10 arbi-
trlflon. two elementary ana usual conditions
the presentation for discussion % the titles on
whcn Peru bases her claim IN order 70 seek first
a direct agreement, and the evacuation o. the
TftOry unlawfully occupied oy Fefl Ihere Is.
therefore. exact.on on the part OF EraSiL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-10
HARMED.
An Organized Band Of Land
.S,cirdI6rs at York.


washington. May An organized band OF
svyindlers is actively at work in several Western
states. notably Titan. North and South Dakota
and 10 a smaller extent IN the East Ihese
sharpers have selected a. easy victims pros
pectivs hoTneseekers interested in the irrigation
projects undertaken by the government BY
means % advertisements cIeverly worded- In
which they say they have secured inside in
formation regarding the plans OF the engineers.
and By the display OF alleged copies OF govern
-1ent maps and surveys they have been sue
oessSul IN dipping many unwary homeseekers.
For a consideration OF from $50 20 $500 these
sr!ndIers guarantee 10 locate settlers on the
best irrisahle lands under the government
works
Il should Re clearly understood that these
sharpers have no inside Information Their
maps are mere township plants or rough drafts.
such as can be obtained from the Land ONCE
The sw.ndIers have no data other than those
any intending settler can obtain on request OF
the Interior Department. The lands under
these government projects are withdrawn from
all entry except homestead before any actual
work OF construction is ordered. and the Sec
rotary Is required by law 20 outline the size and
location OF each farm. When the proper time
comes for throwing open 70 homestead entry the
land under the great irrigation projects. the Sec
rotary Of the Interior wiu give due notice
through the public press Until such announce
ment II will not be safe FOR settlers 20 locate on
these lands.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-10

Barrett as Counsel for Bond INCEST
ment Com panieS.

washington. May AT the opening OF the Tyner
and Barrett trial to-day supplemental statement
from a D Easton, general manager Of the Ger
mania Investment Company. OF Cincinnati. and
number OF letters between Barrett and Easton be-
fore the engagement OF Barrett Eastons attor-
ney were submitted.
George W Morgan. formerly president OF the
Continental Security Redemption Company. OF
Birmingham Ala. testified that he came 10 Wash
ingtou with MS lawyer after receiving Barretts
opinion on bond investment companies ascertain
whether the contract OF his company IN
cordance with law. and. II not. what steps were
necessary TO make it He met Barrett. he said.
and the question Of employing him attorney for
the company discussed. Barrett told him ne
could not accept a place until January l. 1901 when
= would be free from his department work On
January a contract for 500 and $50 month. by
which Barrett became attorney for the company.
was made. \ letter Barrett wrote TO Colonel Tan
ner general counsel FOR Morgan's company. was
offered as evidence. Barrett said there would be
no trouble in getting a satisfactory contract
through the Postofice Department. and expressed
the belief that the bond investment business had
"a great future" Colonel Tanner answered;
I fully agree with you as 10 the bright future for
bond investment companies. and trust you will be
able 10 feather your nest out OF some OF them
Holmes Conrad. counsel for the government.
asked the witness who first proposed the employ
nent OF Barrett counsel Mr.. Morgan said IL
was his impression that the suggestion came from
Colonel Tanner.
c. T Rudolph OF Birmingham. Ala. who was ap
pointed receiver for Mr.. Morgan's company in Oc
tOber 1902, testified TO finding Of Barretts part
nership announcement cards among the papers or
the company
A Smith Bowman. formerly secretary and act
ing general mans ger OF the southern Mutual IN,
vestment Company. OF lexington. KY, said he had
received OF the announcement cards OF Barrett
& helms, under the impression II was
sent by helms He told OF visit 10 W ashngton,
after Barrett's opinion had been issued Tor the
purpose OF determining what steps were necessary
TO put the company's certificates In conformity
with the departments order laid down N that
opinion. accompanied by President Brown
Of the same company, and NeIms met then IN
Washington. Bowman said the three called at the
Office Of the Assistant Attorney General, Where Mr.;
Tyner approved informal plan or contract and
time given 70 perfect the certncates 4 psrIaa-
nent plan afterward approved. ne said
Court adjourned until 10 o'clock tomorrow
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-10
MOUNT VERNON NOT FOR SALE.
4 Real Estate "Ad" Caused Flutter Among
Washington Correspondents.
rFRoM THE TRIBUNE BUREAU.


Washington Nav 9-'"Washington's old home Is
10 bs sold. Look IT up. Big story.
A number OF correspondents Of Western papers
received messages or this character to-day. and a
furry resulted in newspaperdom which was not
abated until explicit explanations were OBJ
tanned Then IL developed that enterprisins real
estate operator here had inserted advertisements IN
a number Of Western cities. reading as follows:
Late President washington's estate for sale resi-
dence, outbUildings: go acres; magnificent farm
near railroad and river: bargain
A polite. cadaverous. sandy mustached
charge OF the real estate Office. informed a repre-
sentative Of The Tribune that "the farm I adver-
tised was at one time part OF the Mount Vernon
estate. 1t IL at Snowcen. about three miles from
Alexandria. and has been IN the hands OF the Snow
den family for forty-three years
Who owned II before the Snowden So the visitor
asked
Il do not know" the real estate operator said
frankly but there Is doubt about II having
been a part OF washington's estate. He owned
everything in that part OF the country. I'm awruIy
sorry that that place isn't in England am an
Englishman myself you know Now, where
from II / that farm for sale I'd rid OF
Il inside twenty-fOur hours and sell IL for four
times what asking Tor II over IN England.
you know they are willing 10 pay more for old
associations than they are here. But don't think II
have any great trouble in selling this place I ad-
vertised il thirty Western papers. The people in
East Besides that they a good deal more
liberal Now II YOU say anything about this farm
don't tell them IL is Mount Vernon for IL Is not
The purchaser won't md any OF the Washington
relics in in either I'm afraid for the cr6 hunters
cleaned up Virginia pretty well years ago. But IL
Is a bargain without the relics
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-10
SHAW SUGGESTS HIT.
Regards Congressman as 4UaIable
Candidate for Tice-President.

Leslie n Shaw. Secretary OF the Treasury. at the
garded Congressman r R Hit OF Illinois. an
available and desirable candidate for Vice-Presi-
dent Secretary Shaw had been discussing the
didacy OF Senator Fairbanks for this place. when
he added.
Senator Fairba Dks Is. of course the leading
didate, and is in every way an excellent man for
the place If, however. is said he does wish
the nomination or for any reason the party should
turn elsewhere for a candidate. I think Mr.. Hit
would make admira bic for the nomination
There have heen rurnors that Mr. Shaw might be
chosen chairman of the Republican National
Committee this fail II evident from what Mr..
Shaw said that he did not regard il at all probable
that he would direct the campaign this year: but,
on the other hand he considered it highly probable
that Cornelius y Bliss would be chosen chairman.
Many prominent Republicans were in this city
yesterday. aside from Secretary Shaw. Postmaster
General Payne. Postmaster General Gary Sen
ator Fairbanks and Senator Spooner were hers
Mr. Bliss saw a number of the visiting Repub-
leans but neither he any Of those with whom
he talked would say anything about the situation.
The opinion seemed 20 he general that Mr.. Bliss
was 70 be made chairman OF the Republican Ma
ton Committee Headquarters will be opened IN
New-Tork for the East in Chicago for the Central
States and in san Francisco Tor the Far West An
able energetic and resourcefuI organizer will have
charge locally at each OF the headquarters. and
Mr. Bliss will in a supervisory capacity at all
OF them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-10
sANIrARY MEAsUREs URGED

e., /. re president urges the adoption OF approved
- -, sUecuve methods for the Improvement OF
- - conditions the isthmus. as was done
~ = aos and Porto Rico
-. ne PRESIDENT directs that every possible er-
- 1e mace 10 protect our officers and work
- from the dangers OF tropical and other dis
e-s which IN the past have been prevalent
"'-e destructive IN Panama.
lNeal admiral Walker and Colonel Hecker OF
ne commission are designated as members OF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-10
JOSEPH q. BISHOP DENIES RUMoRs.

Joseph B. Bishop. when asked yesterday about
the report that ne was the Presidents personal
choice for the gecretaryship Of the Panama Canal
Commission said that he had no knowledge on the
81 biect whatever He hao not heard that Presi-
dent Roosevelt wished him 10 be chosen 70 that
post Mr. Bishop also gave emphatic denial 70 the
report from Washington that he was the author
OF the anonymous pamphlet entitled MI Roose-
Welt and the Presidency which recently. attracted
"A good deal OF attention among Wall Street men
he declared that he neither wrote II nor assisted
ir Is curnuosition