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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-22

AT THE WHITE HOUSE.
[FRoM THE TRIBUNE BUREAU


Washington. April 21-The Presidents callers to-
day included General Fred Grant. commanding
the Department of the Lakes, with headquarters
at Chicago. who is visiting Washington 10 settle
his mothers estate.
Governor Hunt OF Porto Rico had another con-
ference with the President to-day regarding con-
ditions on the island. The Governor has decided
to return 70 San Juan and continue as the CHIEF
executive Porto Rico until the end Of the present
fiscal year. He will not qualify. therefore as
UnitCS States District Judge of Montana. In sue
cession to Judge Hiram Knowles, until some time
after that date. The President has not decided
yet whom ne will appoint as successor to Governor
Hunt.
morning Eugene label. editor IN chief Of the
National Zeitung.' a leading paper IN Germany
Mr. Roosevelt had a long chat with his callers.
the conversation being carried in German, al
though Mr.. label speaks English. The German
editor much pleased with the visit. and on
leaving said:
Il regard President Roosevelt one OF the
great OF the world. and certainly in
debted to him for long and pleasing talk
General Joe Wheeler paid his respects 10 the
President to-day. General Wheeler asked
while at the White House if he was interesting
himself to any extent in politics this year.
NO." he said. I'm not bothering much about
politics / have always gone into any business
with my whole soul When 1 in politics
made it my business. When I went into the army
1 made that my business. So 1 have laid politics
aside. 1 fixing TO go to Europe for rest
He then asked if he was not afraid his
outing would revive the rumor of mis- marriage
too young to think of marrying for long time
To
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TIE NEWS THIS MORNING.

CoNGRESS-senate: The Pension Appro-
priation bin, providing for more than Sl3I.Oco-
Goo was passed and emergency River and
rarbor Appropriation bill for 100000 was
also adopted. - In the Smoot case evidence
was given by Angus NJ Cannon, the Mormon
patriarch. n regard TO his six marriages, aIJer
q had been shown that the Statute Of Limita-
tons protected him from prosecution; IKE other
-iormons. he was reticent about the EndownlenC
House oath which he took - House: The
substitute for the Kittredge bill, provioing Tor
the government Of the Panama Canal zone, was
passed after considerable debate, in which II
was asserted that II was modelled on JeheI :
sons plans for government Of the Territory OF
Louisiana
FoREIGN.-Russla VIII arm recently Pur-
chased ships and a number Of the volunteer
feet TO prey upon Japan's commerce. -
Efforts are being made TO retain Admiral
Alexieff as Vioeroy in the Far East. = Jap
anese transports were reported still OF Taku-
Shan. 80 Seventy Of the United States Lega-
ton guard at Seoul were ordered 10 Manila.
A British cruiser viii demand from
NICARAGUA the release Of Caynan turtle fisher
men and an indemnity. - Revised estimates
Of the losses caused by fire at Toronto placed
the damage at S13000000. 80 France con-
ceded all points necessary to settle the French
Shore questions. -= Negotiations 20 settle the
railroad strike in Hungary were reported to be
going on, with good prospect or success. -
Conferences Of steel makers at London TO fix
export prices are, according 70 reports. not
likely TO be successful - The Australian
government was defeated in the lower house on
a labor party amendment.
DOMESTIC-Mr. Cortelyou's sudden visit at
Ellis Island mas resulted IN certain pans 10 re-
form the immigration station. - The secre-
tarv OF a miners federation in Denver assaulted
q military officer. but was worsted- 80 A
Richmond citizen eighty years old. dumb. blind
and lame. married young girl 80 Com
nodore William J. Kountz died IN Allegheny.
== John Mitchell ordered the union miners
at Garrett to arm themselves against non-unon
miners. - A man was arrested at Boston on
his return from Europe who IS wanted on
forgery charge in Kentucky.
CTTY.-Stocks were strong. - James y.
Abeel was found guilty OF forgery IN the third
degree IN having forged the name Of J. p. Van
Every to letter of int oducrion TO Miss Eleanor
Anderson. == The Northern Securities Com
pany stockholders ratified the James J. Hill
plan OF distribution: stock was voted against
g. 80 A woman well known in local society
rode elephant with clown In the "Durbar
At DELHI at the circus at Madison Square Gar
den 49, Robert y. Roosevelt declined TO serve
as Democratic Presidential electOr against
HE nephew Theodore 3. Roosevelt - Will
tam II. Taft, Secretary OF War. made address
on Conditions in the Philippines" at a special
meeting OF the Chamber OF Commerce. -
Judge Holt upheld the petition in involuntary
bankruptcy filed against Daniel J. Sully & CO.
THE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. for to-day:
Fair. The Temperature yesterday: Highest. 30
degrees: lowest. "a.
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4nlUsemeuE.

ACADEMY or MCsIC-s:l5-Davtd EaTun1
ElcL.1SCO THEATRE-S-SVeet Kitty Bellairs
BROADWAY THEATRES :l5-cae TsnEss Consul
CaSINCl-H-Ih-FIE. faf Pouf.
Circle. 15--S-Nauteville
CRITERTON-s uictBtoT
DAILY 'S-s-The Prince o. Pilsen-
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HARLEM OPERA HOU SCI -iy-lti..
HERALD S2CAT-E TIiEATRE-S-lO-Eno Nirl IRON
kEya
EyJnSON TEEATRE-s.io-Cerniile.
IRVING PLACE THEATRE-6:29-Ds- P1afrs- Foo
kirchfed-
LYRIC THEAT1.a--S :I5--Nang
MADISON SQUARE SARlDEN-2-b-Cl-cuh
MAJESTIC THEATREy-N-HNizarc u OK
MAEHhTrAE THFaIF{ % .lfIlle NlrElriHn
NDTROPOIITAN OPERA house, .sO-siegfriee
NUItEAV Hill THEATRE-2-s-ChristoDn IT,
NEW 1lST-I-FlDA Nf-s -f0-The Two Orphans
NEW EMPIRES .l5-T1e Other Girl
NEW LYCEUAi--S 30-Saucy sally.
ST-vy-YOFlF-e 1.-THE IenderfcOf.
PRINCESS THEATRE-s-Ehe Secret o. Poiichinease-
pI2oCToE'S Tuelt,-tffrd street - Nsoc.L lie -
Streef-SEop Gin Fifth Avenus-IaI1lns ., -
sou 49, Vsuse,tils snd--wsnty fifth
Strect-Audrey.
VAUDEVILLE III EATRE-s :S0--Csncios-
NICTDRTh-2-s.1 5-Narierles
WAIr.A OK IS .20-The County Chairman
WEST END-s-T1le Fortune Teller.
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NoT a HAPPY FAMTLY.

We have an opposition" jubilantly exclaimed
The Evening Post" the other day when the
Eil-Parker platform was made public That
document. we were assured, would furnish a
new basis for harmony, would offer a new
rallying ground for the divided and dscordant
Democracy. But the divided and discordant
Democracy. having looked the Albany platform
through. does not seem to find in il any such
regenerative virtue. Viewed even as the opaque
and colorless deliverance Of e candidate whose
availability has rested On the fact that his po-
ntcal opinions were undiscovered and undis-
coverable, the Albany platform has won no rec
ognition as masterpiece. Il has not been her
aided as g marvellous retreat to sanity" There
IS even some ungracious disposition to question
Its sincerity and to attribute fits handsome IN
dorsement OF Jefferson and OF Jefferson's poll
cies CT a century ago TO a certain fearfulness
about facing the fresher and more vital political
issues OF the present day.
In the newspapers which best reflect the
real opinion OF the opposition in this State we
can discover no spasms OF enthusiasm for the
Hiil-PaFker platform. Its evasions and conceal
ments are bitterly denounced by The Ameri-
can" which said the day after the convention:
The platform is worthy of the conventions
convention bossed by David 3. Eill, who ap-
psrently convinced himself that this year the
winaing policy OF the Democratic party IS TO
abandon Democracy and TO practise a colorless
cowardice which. be trusts. wiz be accepted as
conservative"
No newspaper has given Judge Psrker's can
didacy for the Presidential nomination a more
cordial or welcome support than The New
York World" Yet The World" not unnatural
Is balks at approving the empty and nebulous
Albany platform. IL criticises the omission in
that instrument OF any declaration in favor OF
sound money and the lack Of any protest
against ''tbe general policy Of imperial colonial
ism It disrnisses the sham declaration Of hos
tility 70 trusts as feeble and pointless." and II
denounces tie Platforms failure 10 make clear
Judge Parker's real attitude toward trusts as a
calculating and cowsrdly omission" Moth
Ing could hurt Judge Parker more" adds this
candid friend and critic. than suspicion that
his election is desired by those gentlemen in
''WaI Street who oppose President Roosevelt
because of BIS attacios Illegal trusts and
''nonopoies."
Judge Parker and his friends mist have count
81 on anding q more or less earnest champion
~ sheir platform IN THE New-York Sun" But
The SIM" r. rs little in love with its evasions
sn1 obscuri1es rs Tho WorlG' - fhr The
American" li insists ca 9neis=lag hodge
pcd-e OF doctrine intended to be bOlted whole
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-22
RACES HERE AND ELSEWHERE.

The City and Suburban is the earliest in the
year of the famous handicaps in Great Britain,
and holds its rank in renown with the cele-
brated autumn handicaps, the Cesarewitch and
the Cambridgeshire, both Of which were won
early in the SOS by James r. Keene's superb
racer FOxhall named after Mr.. Keene's son.
Americans deeply regret that Mr.. Keene has
retired from racing abroad His colOrs were
again and again crowned with the highest hon
Ors which could be obtained on the courses of
England and the Continent. In addition to his
laurels secured British soil. Foxhall was
the victor in the Grand Prize of Paris, by far
the most distinguished of turf contests outside
OF England and only few seasons ago Mr.
Keenes magnificent FLY Cap and Bells was
first in the Oaks at EPSON. the foremost prize
in the world which can fall 10 the lot Of the
gentler sex among Ihoroughbreds in stakes
which exclude colts from competing
In 1903 Mr.. Keene was represented on the
other side of the Atlantic 10y choice collection
OF colts and f1llies. These runners were trained
10y an American, Matthew Allen. who had been
emnently successful in the management Of
noted stables in this country and Were ridden
by an American jockey. who had proved him
self in the United States on many occa SOns 20
be possessed OF rare skill in the saddle. Never
theless, the worst Of I'll luck chung to the Keene
stable I'm the Old World last season In all
ways the enterprising and liberal owner had
done everything man could do to achieve sue
cess Yet the keene stable was so often de
feated the British courses I'm 1903 and
gained few wreaths comparatively speak
ing, that its generous owner decided To with
draw altogether from the great game over the
sea. But on this side of the ocean he has
formidable stable. which Is immensely popular
and, experts say. is likely TO cut a broad swath
on the American tracks this season
The City and Suburban Handicap IN England
will never be forgotten by American turfmen
because it was once won by Pierre Lorillard's
iavOrite horse Parole, racer born and brought
up in this country and sent across the sea after
many triumphs at Jerome Park and elsewhere
Robert lie Diable was the victor in the CITY and
Suburban of 1904 and his name of course. in
stantly calls to mind Robert the Devil one Of
the greatest runners in the entire annals of tn
British turf.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-22
TRANSFORMATION DOUBTED.

Among those who recall certain recent utter
ances Of Sir William Ramsay in regard to the
transmutation of one element into another
remark made by Professor John Trowbridge in
Washington this week will excite peculiar in
terest. Following UP the separation Of helium
from radium by another investigator, the young
English chemist performed the experiment under
circumstances which led him to think that a
complete change in the nature of the original
substance had occurred. He rather impetuously
committed himself, thereupon, to a fascinating
but poorly substantiated doctrine, thus creating
considerable sensation among his professional
brethren. The Harvard expert, as will be seen
from one Of our Washington dispatches, is I'M
convinced, and says so. His comment on Sir
Williams work is neither fiat denial nor
challenge. 1t is simply quiet and courteous
caution about accepting the Engishman's re-
suits as conclusive. Professor Trowbridge has
a high reputation among physicists for his cleo
trical researches his study Of the spectra of
gases and his sagacity. His inability TO agree
with Sir William Ramsay, therefore will tend
TO check-temporarily at least-the spread of
faith in the transmutation theory.
It usually happens when a new and puZZling
phenomenon is observed that half dozen diff
ferent hypothesis can be advanced professionally
70 explain it. In choosing between these the
thoroughly trained scientific mind will show
preference for the most plausible rather than
the least probable. The Tribune has already
suggested that perhaps the helum released by
the radium had been previously occluded by the
latter. just as hydrogen is hidden I'm platinum.
Professor Trowbridge mentions a slightly diff
ferent possibility. Maybe the helium was asso-
ciated with the radum in the original ore. the
pitchblende, instead of being product of con-
version. Such a surnise has the Justification
of precedent, at any rate. What the Curies iso-
lated and named "radium" was doubtless pres
ent in most OF the uranium with which Bee
Querel experimental, but it remained unde-
tected. In Ike manner, Baskerville seems to
have got two new elements out Of thorium.
In fact, both Ramsay's discoveries OF new
atmospheric gases few years ago and the
history of the finding of corium lanthanum,
neodymium and prRseodymium were nothing but
a splitting up Of combinations already existing.
Sir William may be right. after all, but he has
not yet made out his case. Until he does, the
world will adopt the simplest and most natural
explanation it can find for the production Of
helium from radium. 1t is much easier TO be-
lieve that the gas there all the while, but
remained undiscovered, than to think Gle
ment was changed into another
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-22
IN WASHINGTON SOCIETY.

tFEoI THE TRIBUNE BUREAU
Washington. April H.-AIrs. Dalzell. wife OF Rep
Tesentative John DalzeIl- Of Pennsylvania gave a
tea this afternoon from to S IN honor OF Pitts
burg members, OF the Daughters Of the American
Revolution. Mrs. DalzelTs assistants Included Mrs
Knox. wife Of the Attorney General and Miss
Cannon. daughter OF the Speaker OF tbs House
Mrs William Haywood gave the use OF her ball
room this afternoon for the closing exercises OF
the Junior Polyhymnia Singing Class. composed OF
forty girls. from six twelve years old. The class
organized By Mrs. Fairfax Harrison and Mrs
Reyburn.
Representative Hit entertained large company
OF men guests at dinner tonight
Mrs Nellie Grant Sartors and Miss sartoris
reached Washington last night and have taken
apartments at the Shoreham for a month
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-22

There is such thing luck despite all that
the solemn and platitudinous essayists say to
the contrary. An incident TO the point was
furnished in the of yesterday. Kaiser
wilhelm in his travels reached Catania the other
day, and % course. made the ascent of Mount
Etna, ard upon his return sent wreath OF
flowers to be laid on the tomb OF Vincenzo Bel
lint a native of Catania. The inscription read:
From the Emperor OF the Land OF Wagner TO
HellsnL' No more delicate compliment TO italy
could have been devised under the circum-
stances than this tribute Italian COM
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-22
POSTMASTER GENERAL PAYNs's RETURN

Washington. April 21-Postmaster General Payna
in a telegram received here to-day from Key
West Fla reports that he is continuing inprovs
in health and that he viii remain at Key West
until tonight He probably Will reach Old Point
Comfort Monday o. Tuesday, and. according %
Private Secretary Whitney, viii return to Wash
ington BY the latter part Of next week
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-22
NETWORK SOCIETY.

St Bartholomew was the scene yesterday afrsrs
noon of the wedding OF Miss Fannie NJ Hoagand
and Edwin Drexel Godfrey The bride. dressed IN
point de Venise white satin. wearing a tufls
veil and carrying shower bouquet OF white sweet
peas. was given away by her brother. John A
HoagIaEd- She attended by eight bridesmaids
Mss Grace Knowlton. Miss Julia Ford. Miss Eliza
beth Achelis Miss Louise Tousey. Miss Mary Low
Miss Molly Maxwell and Miss Frances Williams. al
arrayed IN white lace frOcks trimmed with green
chiffon taffeta, and wearing white chip hatx
trimmed with green ostrich tips and long whits
lace veiIs. Their white lace muffs were also
trimmed with green ostrich tips There were two
flower girls. Katherine HOagIand and Doris Por-
ter. in white Organdie frocks. trimmed with lscs
and large white chip hats trimmed with lace and
pink moss roses. Alexander Keogh. WHY'S RossI-
ter Belts. W. A. Murdoch. William Dennison
Hatch. ir I. Reed Fuller. Henry A. Godfrey and
Stewart Waller the ushers- After the
mony. which performed by Bishop David r.
Greer. assisted by the rector. tie Rev. DR.. Leigh
ton Parks. there reception given BY the
brides mother Mrs. Joseph C Hoasland at her
house in West Fffty-drst-st- Among those present
were Mrs. Prescott Slade. Mrs C. B. Alexander,
Mrs Charles Francis Roe. Mrs Eugene s ReynaI
Mrs. J. Stevens Ulman. Mrs. David H Greer. Mr..
and Mrs Charles Godfrey. Mrs Dennison Hatch
and Mrs J. c. Neeser.
Willard Vfntou King gives hts farewell bachelor
dinner tonight at the University Club The mar
riags Of himself and Miss Mary Spingler Van
Beuren which was to take place IN the Church OF
the Ascension on Tuesday, will. IN consequences Of
the death a few days ago of Michael Van Beuren
Davis be celebrated quietly in the presence OF near
relatives only. at the West Fourteenth-st home Of
the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs Frederick T. Van
,Beuren-
Mr. and Mrs Hamilton Mex Twomoly have Ter
town for the season. and are at FlOrham. thsi-
country place in New-Jersey. where they viii re-
main until they sail for Europe on June O.
Mr. and Mrs. John Ellis Roosevelt give a largs
dinner for young people tonight in the ladies'
annex Of the Metropolitan Club Some sixty invita-
tons have been issued
NJ. and Mrs. Maturin l. Delafeld leave town for
the season next week. and will open their country
place az RfverdaIe-on-the-H Hudson
Reginald Rives chartered the Pioneer yesterday
and drove on It's regular trip from the Holland
House 70 Ardsley and return His party Included
". Goadby Loew. Alfred c. Vanderbilt, I. B. Bur
nam. 1Iiff1in Wharton and Edward Koch.
At Delmonico's tonight the annual Tsls Danes
will take place.
Mr.. and Mrs E ParmaIes Prentice are booked TO
sail for Europe tomorrow. Mrs. Prentics Is a
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-22
PEDESTAL FOR FREoEaIcNs STATUE.

Washington. April 21--Ambassador Tower has
advised the State Department that the pedestal TO
to the United States by Emperor William viii be
Of blush gray granite He aids that the status
and pedestal, II desired. VIII be sent from Berlin
n time TO arrive IN Washington In August or
early "a Septeruber
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-22
PRINCE PU LUN EASTWARD BOUND.

Omaha. Neb.. April 1-Princs Pu LIN. nephew
Of the Emperor OF China. with a rstinue OF twenty
retainers and servants. passed through the
city to-day. his way from San Francisco co
Washington where he VIII meet President Rooss-
welt. From Washington Prince Pu Lun win go 70
ST. Louis to supervise there tha Chinese exhibit
Prince Pu L.un Is a special commissioner sent By
ton.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-22

poser. And Just here comes in the element OF
luck No complete edition of Bellini's works has
ever appeared, but now comes the announce
ment that one is being prepared by the Italian
firm of Ricordi. The enterprising music pub
fishers to be congratulated on the imperial
advertising the Kaiser has luckily given to the
famous composer. Bellinrs fame does not de-
pend upon the Kaiser's apprecia ton. but the
Iatters tribute comes very OPPORTUNITY, and
doubtless will add greatly the sale of Bellinis
works in the land of Wagner and also in the
land Of song. Italy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-22

When one sees in New-York thoroughfares
pair Of big, hulking italian peasants managing
a single hand organ-and that is not an I'M
known experience hereabouts-then one may be
inclined to think that the sieve at Ellis Island
may. perhaps. have too wide meshes on occa-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-22

With a spring so strange. what sort OF an I'M
hinged, unbalanced summer may we expect2
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-22
Business Notices.

Ladies Tailoring IN Paris. France.
Pit styie and quality. Note the address,
cADTNT wP p-H Pr-a Srr'h
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-22

Massachusetts, continues to be one OF the
stormiest OF the many storm centres In Demo-
cratic poIitics
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-22

cratic politics.
No matter what the bitterest enemies of
David B. Hill may say against him. no one of
them will venture to deny that he has exhibited
skill ingenuity resourcefulneSs and ability i'm
digging himself out of the political grave IN
which his own party had buried him. There are
some Democrats who will break out of their
collins and raise a rumpus. in spite of all that
Murphy and Cochran and Grady and the other
Tammany orators and leaders do IN the
way OF holding down the lid.
Even in the worst of wintry weather in this
most angry of ApriIs. open cars are seen in our
streets Surely the managers of the surface
lines are not anxious for the promotion of pneu-
monia?
Senator Dolliver in his able speech in the
Senate on the tariff and the trusts. said the Re-
publican party inherited its historic faith from
our fathers and traced the line of inheritance
follows:
When William Mckinley died he left it
rich legacy to who followed him in the great
triumphs of his public life. 1t was not a discovery
of his. He got It from Abraham Lincoln, who got
It from Henry Clay. who got it from Alexander
Hamilton who got il from Benjamin Franklin; so
out lien encumbrance running straight back to
the original sources Of American common sense.
The duty Of the Republican party now is to
guard a title that was rich before and be-
uueath it In turn to patriotic Americans Of the
future.
With spring so strange. what sort OF an I'M
hinged unbalanced summer may we expect?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-22

Reginald Rives chartered the Pioneer yesterday
and drove It's regular trip from the Holland
House 70 Ardsley and return His party Included
". Goadbv Loev. Alfred c. Vanderbilt, Z B. Bur
man, Mf1in Wharton and Edward Koch
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-22

NJ and Mrs Maturin l. Deaheld leave town FOR
the season next week. and will open their country
place at Rfverdale-on-the-HudsOn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-22

At DeImonico's tonight the annual Tale dancs
will take place.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-22

Mr.. and Mrs. E ParmaIes Prentice are booked TO
sail for Europe tomorrow. Mrs. Prentics Is a
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs John D. Rockefeusr.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-22

Mr.. and Mrs John Ellis Roosevelt give large
dinner for young people tonight IN the ladieS
annex Of the Metropolitan Club Some sixty invita-
tfons have been issued.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-22

Mr.. and Mrs Hamilton Mex Twombly have 1ses
town for the season. and are at FlOrham. thsis
country place IN New-Jersey. where they VIII re-
main until they sail for Europe on June o.