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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-10
TO TAME D0MINICAAS,
NaTp to Use Drastic Measures 10
.SHbdue .IRGrchN

Washington. FEB. 9.-Drastic measures VII be
taken by this government 10 end the anarchy IN
san Domingo Continued violation OF interna-
tional law destruction of American property
and disregard Of foreign interests have convinced
officials that affairs there can be hes; improved
BIZ force Secretary Moody is sending to-r'-','
supplementary instructions to Rear admiral
Wise. commanding the training squaoloii no"
IT, Dominican waters. giving him wide latitude
in the course he Is 10 follow. Rear AGmlraI
Wise has been told in a word. 10 protect by force
American interests end 10 deal with each case
on its own merits. The reports received from
the island show. as an official expressed II to-
night. that the condition 81 affairs there is
semi barlaric-'
The question was one 81 the features OF the
Cabinet meeting to-day. and at the close Of the
discussion II was decided thai the best solution
If the problem was &c turn affairs over 10 the
navy and have Admiral Wise insure the anSo-
lutte protection Of American interests. II = be
lieved here that he "a. lady has taken steps 70
obtain apology and fun Teparauon Tor the xiii
ing or johnson
san Juan, Porto Rico. Feb. 9-The United
states auxiliary cruiser Dixie has taken coal
here and sailed on rush orders 10 Santo Do
raingo this afternoon. II is reported here that
the cruisers Montgomery and Detroit now az
C,llehra. have been ordered from there 30 Porto
Plata.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-10
SAY UsURERs WANT TO GET BACK.
Kew-Jersey Authorities, Too, May Harass
Them. It Is Declared.

Information came yesterday 10 Assistant Dis
trct Attorney Kresel that the usurers driven from
this city Jersey city through the activity Of the
District Attorneys Office. seeking means to
return here and carry business. Thoy are de-
cared 10 be IN desperate straits owing to the dif
fculty of inducing clients 10 cross the river. and
it is said they trying TO collect fund with the
aid of which TO have a law enacted that viii per-
nit the resumption OF business. The law they hope
FOR while not granting the right 10 charge usurous
rates. would authorize the collection Of rate that
would make handsome profit.
District Attorney Jerome yesterday expressed
the wish that al persons holding contracts with
the Insurers decline TO so TO Jersey City 10 make
payments on loans. but TO insist having the
collections made in New-Tork. The Prosecuting
Attorney OF Hudson County, MI. has had a con-
ference with Mr.. Jerome. and the New-Jerscy au-
thoritles may attempt TO drive the Insurers from
their field.
Detectives yesterday arrested three persons 81
New-YOIk City who are connected with lean con-
Germs. They were charged with usury and held in
500 each for examination.
Jacob Brodie and Ida Freeman. clerk. were ar
rested IN the Offices OF the Nassau Security Com
pany at No. JIG NasSau-st-. and Amanda lohn. a
clerk vas arrested ~ the Office of the -f-tEa Sc
curity Company. whose Offices are in the Park Row
Building.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-10
GERMAN HELD ON WIPES CHARGE.
His Counsel Makes Her Answer Questions
About Staying at Various Hotels

on complaint o: Mrs. Anna German. Of Chicago.
her divorced husband, Edmund German. the
wealthy mine Spectator CO that city held yes
terday by Magistrate Crane on a charge Of being
a fugitive from Justice. IL Is alleged that he "a
wanted IN Chicago for kidnapping their hve-year-
old son. George Eugene German.
SIrs. German a witness In court yesterday.
She strongly objected. but Magistrate Crane held
that as she had had her husband arrested. she
must answer questions. Moses II. Grossman. Ger
mains counsel made her enswer 4 number OF
questions concerning her staying I'm hotels in Mex
fco City. Valparaiso New-YOrk and Atlantic City.
with her father-in-law once. asked II she stayed
over night in the Palace Hotel. Mexico City. with
her father-in-law. she objected more strongly than
re Won think Il will incriminats you. YOU needn
answer" thu court replied 10 her appeal.
1T went me. but II might others she deciared.
She later admitted having stayed IN various hotels
with the man IN question Mr.. Grossman said the
reason for asking the questions was TO snow mat
the woman's memory was inaccurate about Ger
tain little affairs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-10
CHIEF CROKER RESUMES DUTIES.
SAYS He Has No Personal Feeling Against
Those Who Testified Against Him.

When Fire Chief Croker returned 70 his otd p'acs
yesterday morning. he found his office bower OF
flowers sent him by friends IN the department. ana
friends outside Even the top Of his desk was COW
cred with them. Chief Croker arrived at Ere
Headquarters promptly az 10 a. m. accompanied oy
his neghbor, Frank Laughlin- They went at once
20 Commissioner Eayes's office, where command
OF the department. was formally turned over to the
reinstated chief.
Commissioner Hayes issued m order directing
that Acting Chief Kruger resume command OF ths
First Division his former place
Il want TO thank you. Chief Kruger. said the
Commissioner "for tho way you have served the
department. You have been at my call eVeFy MN
ute since / assumed Office. and your attenuoh 20
voI1r duty is deserving OF high praise give you
a leave OF absence Tor fourteen days WITH Au4i P0s
Your vacation begins with to-day. -
sIt-s good TO be back. said the cniel. Seems
lust like home. intend to take up srairr pertal-
ing 10 nv duties Just where left OF on DecenoeTT
! Te0e when / was dismissed have no personal
faeinS against any member Of the department. WHO
aupcared rs n witness against me az the tria anu
SbsU not allow myself TO be Influenced by any
feeling Of luminosity against any person an
hack now and propose to do my duty 20 the pest
OF my ability. as have always done
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-10
vote on TREATY FEB. i?
Panama Debate Expected 10 End
Within a Week.
rrroN TEE rRrprNE BuRrAr.


washington. Feb. 9.-IeRding Republican and
Democratic Senators believe THAI vote on the
Panama treaty can be reached by February i,
one week from tomorrow. II was the intention
20 take up the question % date for the vote
st the executive session held to-day. but u was
learned that Senator Morgan would interpose
an objection and, he being absent. the intend
cd effort was abandoned. Tie session to-day
was however. a thoroughly businesslike affair,
the absence Of objections made for the sole
purpose OF delay being a gratifying feature OF
the proceedings. Senator Cullom delivered an
extensive speech explaining the provisions Of
the treaty, and was frequently interrupted by
Senators on both sides. but their questions were
obviously intended 10 elicit Information and ex-
pcGite the consideration OF the convention.
Senator German has come 10 realization Of
the futiIity OF further opposition. and only the
unnessoning hostility Of Senator Morgan re-
mains in the way OF prompt ratification. Sen
stor Cermack delivered speech in opposition 10
the treaty in open session to-day. a did Senator
Overman. Senator SpOOner hopes 10 be able
close the open debate for the Republicans and
viii doubtless do so II day for vote can be
agreed upon. II Mr. Morgan continues to inter-
pose objections 10 vote he viii be afforded
every opportunity 10 express his views behind
clOsed doors. and as soon as he concludes ratih-
ration will be effected. The Senate expects TO
80 fnto executive session early tomorrow and 10
hold almost continuous executive sessions from
now on
The Senate to-day passed the Diplomatic and
Consular Appropriation bill without debate.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-10
SHIP FLIES FIGHT.
The Glide Liner Nesc-Y0rk Fails to
Land Cargo at Monte Christi.

Monte Christi. santo Domingo. Feb. 6.
The CLYDE Line steamship New-Nork, which
sailed from New-York On January 80. ar
rived here this morning. II was followed by the
Dominican gunboat Presidente Lighters were
sent alongside the New-To-k. 10 bring ashore
some ammunition. which formed part Of her
cargo When the lighters had nearly reached
the steamship the gunbost fired on them. and
the revolutionists on shore replied with cannon
and Mausers Being in danger. the New-Go rk
thereupon left Monte Christi fer Porto Plata.
The firing continued for half an hour. after
which the gunboat sailed for Porto Plata. She
was hit twice by round shot and apparently by
many bullets. for she stopped and lowered boats,
evidently TO plug the holes made In her hull.
The failure &c land the ammunition Is a serious
blow 10 General Jimenez. for whom II was in
tended. and may cause him 20 lose the ground
he had already gained. An attack on Santiago
Dc Jos Caball erOs had been fixed for sunday.
The German steamship Altenburg was here
on Monday. The reNolutiOnists did not permit
her TO discharge her cargo ~ this port
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-10
ROOT ON THE LAWS DELAY
HE IRR1IGNS THE B1R
Says That La,cyers Sacrifice PnHci-
pies for TechRicGlitieS.

EIhu Root ex-Sccretary Of War. was the guest
OF honor at the twentieth annual dinner Of the
Alumni Association of the New-YOrk University
Law School at the Hotel Savoy last night IN a
speech he arragned the American Bar for per-
hitting laborious technicalty to overshadow swift
applied principle. Mr.. Root included himself IN
the Indictment Commencing the English courts TO
the consideration % the American Bar. Slr Root
said:
Nc change o: schedule, no new rules. no rear
judges can replace individual effort and devotion
With fS yd aEd I th5f shah not taks
the place Of principles but that the practice OF law
shall BE- devoted 10 the swift and ceran ascertain
ment of facts. We have all Of u.s. myself plead
The trial has been too much gain the lawyer
in which the trial has largely resolved itself into
with the judge as umpire. have never witnessed
argument was taken away by a judge who wished
to arrive 81 speedy conclusion OF facts
old justices court. when the main feature was TO
watch the sInartness Of contending lawyers; and
We do address ourselves 10 get at facts. they
do in the English courts. We have hundred to
II we to have more speedy trials If We are
avoid long trials which by their very length
suggest exOedients to take advantage OF We must
State as 70 conduct trials with the least possible
ty Of
The reputation OF legal procedure rests on
duty TO ascertain facts and apply them At the
earliest moment possible.
HIS RECEPTION A WARM ONE.
Were further evidence wanting 70 convince EIihu
Root Of the warmth of his reception on his re-
turn 10 this city. such evidence was abundantiy
forthcoming last night when-be1ch and bar Wed
In dong him honor. Among those present were Jus
tees BischoT Blanchard. Clarke. Dickey. Green
baum. Herrick. MacLean. Scott. Mclaughlin.
O'BrIen. O'Gorman and Recorder Golf.
Admirable Crichton of the Cabinet and leader
OF the New-Tork bar" applied 10 the guest Of
honor by Justice Woodward. were typical OF the
eulogistic references to him Mr.. Root seemed
happy to be at home and back his profession
again. He said so In simple. touching sentences.
Mr.. Root made feeling reference TO Mr.. Whit
neys death. saying:
Mr.. Whitney was one Of the most brilliant and
able men OF all who the bar Of Nev-YOrk
during my time. In his farsightedness. his keen
gvnUathv with humanity. which enabled him 10
divine the secret workings Of the public mind. he
deserved 20 rank one OF the greatest.
I have never known Of such power 20 convince
the stubborn mind. He was Of noble
and broad character Il man Of commanding power.
a leader competent to MI an great Offices and ac-
complish all great truths. Never was man more
loyal 10 his country than he.
The other speakers were Justice Almet +. jerks.
William B. Hornblowsr and the Rev. Or. 5. Psrkss
Cadman
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-10
T.. &. y. PEEK OUT.
His Expense accounts Sad To
Hare Been Irregular.
TrRo1 TIP TRIBUNE rURrAU.l

washington. Fc5 e.--I-. &. Benedict Peek. whose
resignation as special gent Of the Department OF
Justice has 1ust been accepted. was formerly en-
ploved as Secret Service operative At the request
cf the Department Of Justice. about two years ago.
he was assigned TO duty at Wilmington, Del Ho
then resigned from the Secret Service and was
transferred to NewTorS for the purpose of gather
ing evidence Of naturalization frauds. This work
he performed under the direction Of the special
agent OF The Department OF Justice in charge.
Il IS understood that government agents preferred
charges against Peek TO the effect that Irregular
tiles have been discovered IN his eNpenoe accounts
Oaicfals Of the Department OF Justice refuse %
verify this Information make any statement re-
earGng the causes which led up to his resisnation
as they that all the papers in the case are IN
the hands 81 the District Attorney Of NCw-Nork-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-10
SHOWS HIS SINCERITY.
HOME RULE CONFERENCE.
Gorcrnor to Confer 7cith Party
Leaders on Monday.
my TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUsE.l

Albany Feb. ALI doubts as 70 the deIefIll-
nation OF Governor Odell to force 4 serious con-
sideration OF home rule were set at rest to-nisht
whom II was reported that call had been issued
- tho rartv leaders both in New-York city
and throughout the state. including a number
of legislative leaders also. TO attend a confer
ence in this city on Monday 10 discuss the
broad question Of home rule, and also 10 help IN
devising plans for giving New-York city some
measure OF the local government that mas oeeh
he subject Of so many demands IN the past
Coming as this call does. SO quickly after the
declaration Of Senator Raines that he dld not
believe the Governor had any serious Intention
of nroposing home rule legislation. the current
renort that this important conference had oeeh
decided on upset all legislative calculations
It-has been pointed out in these dispatches De-
fore that Governor OdeH is not committed 10 any
single plan Of home rule. He has expressed 10
his friends the opinion that the increasing OF tne
mowers Of the boards Of supervisors whose duties
are performed by the aldermen in Newt orh
City. Is 4 feasible method. and that Is as Iar do
if has gone. The important fact is that the Cow
ernor has settled on the need of home rule iesis-
Iation. and has now taken the steps necessary 10
insure the public agitation OF the question as
we'll as its considera ton by party leaders by
summarizing these leaders and laying the situa-
ton clearly before them, he will have taken the
action that he believes IS incumbent on hinl-ah
action to which he has been led by the urgent
.r-,asl IF numbers OF New-York City Repub-
llcans.
That the upstate opposition may entirety de-
feat the plan is by no means improbable. Many
axna,t this result In the face of the intimated
on,osition OF some legislative powers and the
declared antagonism of others, as Wen as III
conftitation of the Democratic assertion tnaI
no home rule legislation was INTENDED. the
Governor has summoned the party leaders 10 n
conference on Monday. In the mean time ne VIII
go TO New-York tomorrow afternoon ana VIII VIII
doubtIese see many of the local Republicans ana
confer with them. as well as attend dinner OF
the XXyIIth Assembly District Repuolican C'uo
in the evening -. l., 49,,
The Newcomb home rule measure-that IS the
excise bill referring the question OF SUNDAY
opening to the borough-was to-day anaehueu,
with the consent Of Mr.. Newcomb. so that u
,rilI apuiv "a the city OF Buffalo. Mr.. Newcomh
also announced his intention OF getting the oiii
through the committee and arranging puollc
hearings and expediting its progress as mucn
as possible. While stu ready 10 drop ms owl
bu or rather, merge his support OF II into that
of a bin which provides not merely what ne
desires but also even wider home rule liberties,
NIr NJ wcou7b proposes to stick to he guns until
This line Of action is clearly defined ana in tanSl-
share.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-10
TO C1RRY Riders FREE.
But WoriHg Platform People Wdnt
Pay from Traction Com Danies.

Schmidt & Gallatin, the brokers representing the
syndicate which he's offered put moving plat
forms on tho Williamsburg Bridge and carry pas
sengers for three cent fare brought their propo-
sitlon 10 the attention OF Bridge Commissioner
Best yesterday. They now offer TO carry free all
passengers transferred to them by the surface
railroads provided the railroads viii pay them one
cent FOR each passenger so carried. Their letter
to the Commissioner is as follows:
We beg to inclose herewith a COW OF our letter
OF september % addressed 10 former Bridge Com
n.lsslontr LAnlentnaL In this letter made a
proposition 20 your department for The equiD-
fnent Of the williamsburg Bridge aud Connecting
suDNat 70 the Battery with a continuous train OF
moving Platforms and we agreed TO pay the CITY
and percentage into the sinking fund on the sum
OF s5vNvf. being the estimated valuation OF the
g,.ose teITlt9ry occupied by said platforms, the
rae q s1ch interest and percentage 10 be the same
as paid by the present subway contra ctor for the
priNIese OF occupying the subway now under con-
strIcuon IN Manhattan.
TIE fares provided for in our proposition were
20 oe tnree cents and two and one-half cents Tor
slHSie or return fares. respectively. We are now
across the bridge without collecting any additf0naI
s@Ies- provided the existing traction companies in
-N.A-1ofk ana Brooklyn viii enter INFO n traffic,
afah CEMENT with Us by which we Will rece i've from
mem Tor each passenger carried by us one cent ONT
gers- - " F'@e''
We viii begin work on the bridge section of the
Io.se as soon az such traffic ARRANGEMENTS arc
H1,.s ana TIC right 10 cross the bridge is granted
aIq VII pay 10 the city said entire Compensation
$3.50 'eu az Sl-tyy5 annually, the
bridge section IS completed and without re ference
70 re completion OF said subway to the Battery
80. stS~ % NC urgent PUBLIC demand for trans
We trust that our proposition will receive vNlfr
ss;y -,sd fevorsble consideration. ard that you
brought before the 5oarc OF Aide-faen and H.,
az Estimate and Apportionment-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-10
CoNsTABULARy REVOLT.
Small Uprising in the Island Of Luzon

Manila. Feb 9.--Seventeen members OF the
conStsbulary stationed at Vigan, one OF the
lending business centres Of Luzon. have de-
serted. taking with them fifty rifles. 5000 rounds
~ ammunition and 500 obtained 10y looting the
commissary department The number OF fugi-
tives has since been augmented bv party Of
eighty escaping from the same quarter. Gov
crnor Wright promptly requested military assist
ance. and Colonel Thomas dispatched squadron
az cavalry scouts IN pursuit. Colonel Scott starts
to-day with body Of constabulary.
Later advices indicate that the revolt Of the
cofetabulary at Nigan has developed into a
small uprising against the Americans and loyal
FIIipinos. Two American priests. Fathers Nc
Closky and Kirk, have been fred upon. but no
casualties are reported The telegraph wires
leading TO the disturbed district have been cut
Riosrte. ore OF the former Filipino leaders. Is
believed 20 be al the head OF this movement
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-10
TELL OF MRS. LUPo'S JEALOUSIEs.
Coroner's Physician in Murder Trial Says
Suicide Theory Is Impossible.

Much evidence was given yesterday in the trial
OF Mrs. Della Lupo for numbering her husband to
prove that the woman was extremely Jealous o.
him Another point the prosecution sought to make
was that Il was impossible for Lupo TO kin himself
in view OF the places where the four bullets were
found Or. Otto Schultze. a coroners physician.
testified to this effect
Mary McWilliams. who occupied room on the
same floor with the Lupos in the FoUrth-st- house
they lived IN. testified that the morning OF the
murder Mrs Lupo came IN and gave her 81. asking
Lupo had passed away.
Is he dead?' the witness said she asked
Yes He committed suicide by shooting him.
self" Mrs. Lupo Is alleged 10 have replied
Mrs. I.upO. the witness testified. then SAID:
Il don't care whether live or die have taken
laudanum and want to die have nothing 10 hVe
Mrs NIcWfIliarn. suggested 20 Mrs. Lupo thst
she had a son and daughter. but Mrs. Iupo sald
she was afraid they would think she killed Her
husband.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-10
REYES OFF To PARIS.
ADMITS FAILURE HERE.
To Oppose Panama CONCESSION
Transfer-P,oposes arbitration.

x.-,,A .h. Urinary object II hlng 3 protest
AGAINST the transfer OF the Panama CanSl con
cessation 20 the United States by ue fre''"
Panama Canal Company. General hafaei f.es o.
s-esiaent-elect OF Colombia and special olpiO-
rnsrc envoy OF that republic. sailed Ves'el- o'
for Paris on tire steamship Kaiser Mllhehh uei
Crosse lie was accompanied by J. l. Ahsei-
hts nephew and secretary. The departure =.
m. diplonlst was wholly unexpected and caused
much surprise among his country men mere Oiiis
q rev DAYS ago he informed a Tribune reporter
-. he Vas rreparing 70 sail for Bogots-
v-be, General Reyes yesterday revealed ms
mans NJ a csnlpsiEn abroad in behalf OF COON
hia. il was the FIRST public admission OF tiie
s.ptb OF TIE disappointment he feels over ms
failure 20 obtain ~ Washington promises Oh
pecunisry compensation 10 Colombia TOT the lo9s
% the ssthu'us. He yesterday suggested a Pl3h
- arbitration. Besides the present MISSION
which the Colombia envoy has in hand he VIII
a. IN Paris as srecial adviser of General jorge
FIolouIu Colornbia's representative IN the SUN
before the French courts for recognition ~ d
rfocil5olde- n the Panama Canal COMPANY
General Rcves declared yesterday mt 's
protest against the transfer Of The oafial CON-
80, !. based on the terms Of the contract be
tween the French company and the government
e., Colombia. which he said forbids If. II is an
oesoiai. He left here with every hope gone 81
t,1ccessfullv consuraulating at Washlnst"n 'ie
object OF his visit. He admitted hrs tallcte
The general was more talkatiNe .esl@i-7
ffsn heretofore, aud said
7 en- going 10 Paris 70 protect the ISL . -.
ny country in the canal. The French ooul l
mar 10 right 10 transfer It's cohcessl"n
q ,oz,srrr,e~t % Colombia. L seems 70 he =
s,lst proposl ton 10 submit 20 aroiiraton lhe
question of our claims oE Panama. ny regard
for the fairness Of the American people ana ~
bigb rhsr-acfer Of their Supreme Court leads me
20 suggest that three OF its honorable members
re named ss arbi-rators-not necessary N tlFlI
aTsrfal cspacifv hut private citzenS We
will abide hv their decision ] have used every
influence al my command 10 preNen' any
trouble so has my government Nhhe 90
not anticipate any armed protest against our
treatment II must not be wondered AZ II the
less intelligent Of The natives rise IN Their m
dignant wrath and appeal ~ passion ior me
rroper adjustment n their wrongs.
General Reeves expects 70 remain N Pans
about three months and then TO 80 20 Nolomhia'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-10
. M4CHEN TESTIFTES.
Says the S25 900 from LOrenS W.
from Bona Eide Sale.

Washington. Feb. 9.-The central figure in the
postal trial. August ". Machen. eX-superintend-
ent OF the rural free delivery division, occupied
the stand to-day. lie said he assumed response
bility for the acts Of Miss Leibhardt, his chief
clerk. who had initiallod and signed letters from
his division. He rehearsed the oil transaction
which has figured so conspicuously in the trial.
and said that the $4,000 received from Lorenz
in psyrnenc of the Machen interest in the oil
property was from a bona fide sale.
The Croft fastener. he said. had been called
to the attention Of the department before he
received his appointment. He denied emphati-
aIIv that I'D to the time Mr.. Lorenz. in August
Of 1898 spoke Of his having an interest Ia
the device he had any suspicion Of the fact
and was equally emphatic in saying that neither
Ny Lorenz nor the Groffs ever Influenced his
action either in placing the first order for the
fasteners or IN any subsequent orders.