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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-07
A NEW PANAMA AGREEMENT.
Cargoes to Canal Ports Must Have Consular
Invoice-Mr. Taft's Speech.

Panama. Dec ga supplemental agreement.
signed this morning by Secretary Taft and
President Amador and Foreign Minister Guardta,
nroyldeg that after December Z carsoes can
he landed at the canal ports except on presenting
a Panama consular invoice from the port of ship
ment.
The original plans for a popular demonstration
in the public SQUARE celebration OF the ratification
of the agreement We're carried out last night.
Secretary Taft made q speech in which he congrat-
ulated the republic on the election of physician,
Dr. Amador for President and lawyer and juTlst
the people that the civil authorities should be
superior 10 the military, and that the army
should only instrument for the support
the civil government. The Secretary charaC-
tcrzed a mistake the order which, he said,
he himself had issued, putting in force the Dingley
tariff between the canal zone and the isthmus
The friction between the two governments was
undoubtedly caused by that order II fair
say that the order made against the
recommendation Of Governor Davis. He felt
every impartial person thar the United States had
no desire 70 acquire any power or property in the
isthmus except that necessary TO build. maintain
and protect the canal
Secretary Taft said he agreement was one
which had beer reached because both sides were
Mr.. Cromwell, counsel for the canal company
Mr.. Cromwell the Secretary added, had been of
great assistance in perfeCting the agreement. He
closed with wishing long life 10 the Republic Of
Panama.
Pablo Arosemena. the Liberal leader. expressed
1t was gratifying TO the administration
Fireworks. music and the distribution of free
beer followed. and small coins thrown among
crowds from the balconies
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-07
IN THE SENATE AND HOUSE.
Messrs. Knox and Crane Sworn In-Message
Takes Up Most Of Session.

Washington. Dec. 6.-The Senate was in session
for Than two hours to-day. and IN addition TO
listening 10 the reading Of the Presidents Message
received a preliminary report from the Merchant
Marine Commission. witnessed the induction OF
Senators Knox, OF Pennsylvania, and Crane. OF
Massachusetts into office and IN executive session.
referred the Presidential nomna tons the prop
er committees. The session was characterized by
an extension Of yesterdays greetings among Sen
stoTs.
The reading OF the commissions of the two new
Senator's attracted more attention than usual in
such cases. account of their prominence, and
Senator'S generally did fail TO note the peculiar
wording of Governor Pennypackers communication
wherein he conferred the office OF Senator on Mr.
Knox. empowering MIN TO hold IL with all its emolu-
ments and privileges until the next meeting Of the
Legislature Of the State. IF he shall long behave
himself well
The reading OF the Presidents Message consumed
Almost TWO nours, and at its conclusion Mr. Gal
ihger submitted a nNrtial report from the Mer-
chant Marine Commission. detailing the work done
by II since Il first convened May q last and ask
Ing 'nai the time fer the completion Of its work
ne extended until January . next The extension of
time was granted without dissent.
After listening to the reading of the Message the
House adjourned until tomorrow. When the read
ing OF the Message. which consumed one hour and
nftE-three minutes was completed. there was loud
applause from the Republican side. The Message
on motion OF Mr.. Payne Of New York was referred
10 the Committee Of the Whole House the State
or the Union. ana ordered be printed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-07
MESSAGE PLE4SES JEWS,
They Think Part about Passports
Should Haze Good Result.

Jewish citizens in this city who read the Presi-
dents Message, especially that part of it that
referred TO the honoring of passports in Russia.
said that they were pleased with his views
the question.
Jacob A. Cantor said he gratihed by the po-
sition taken by the President regarding the issuing
of passports to American Jews. and the treatment
of them by tho Russians He declared that the
Presidents stand not only strong, but WISE
and one that would ultimately have the desired
effect on the Russian government Il agree with
President Roosevelt" said he that there is no
reason or justice in the refusal of Russia to honor
the passport OF an American citizen 1t differs it
seems to me. materially from the law governing
those residing in Russia. for those holding pass
ports are only temporarily there for business OF
social purposes"
The Rev. Joseph Siverman OF the Temple
Emanu-E FL spoke with much earnestness last night
ing that portion of the Presidents Message CON
corning the treatment of American Jews i'm Russia
I am greatly pleased" said he. with the attitude
but l am not surprised thereat, the President
has consistently endeavOred to secure Justice for
all American citizens abroad. The point is
not simply whether the American Jews
cannot travel in Russia but whether Russia has the
right to curtai the privileges of any American
citizen of good character. Would the United States
an American citizen OF another faith than the
Jewish-for instance an Episcopalan a Roman
States to permit Russia TO discriminate against
American citizen of the Jewish race? Russia in
fusng to recognize the American passport when
presented by American Jew in effect casts dis
credit upon constitution. which upholds all
honest citizens. without regard to race, creed pre-
vious nationality condition of servtude. trust
vision will be made for the unqualified recognition
OF the American passport
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-07
WILLCOX'S NAME GOES IN.
Recommended for New-York Postmaster
Other Nominations Made.

WASHINGTON Dec. Sin a long list Of nomina-
tons sent to the Senate by the President to-day
were those OF William r. Wilcox. to be Postmaster
of New-York. and DR.. W. d. Crum, to be Col
lector Of the Port of Charleston. s c. The Senate.
executive session, referred all the nominations to
the proper committees.
Among the more important nominations were the
following:
N''o eRgsetts % N4'SA
Postmaster GeneraI-RoBERT 7. WINNIE. of Penn
sylvana.
Secretary of the Navy-PAUL MORTON. of Illinois
Secretary Of Commerce and Labor-VICToR II. NET
CALF, of California.
Nsw,York: JOHN A MERRITT, OF New-York' at
WILhfAM f c0SHRAN, Of Kansas
Associate Justice q the supreme Court Of the Philip
court District Of Alaska, First Division.
for 6 Sf Of "
To he Collector of Customs-WILLIAM d. CRJ-M for
the District Of Charleston. s. {.
To be Associate Justice OF the Supreme Of the
District OF CONFERENCE.-The P. STAFFORD
Rle9 oo;,;aS5l GRANT WOLF of the District
To be United States District Judses-CHARLEs F
MKENNA' Of Pennsylvania, for the District Of
sey for the District Of New-jersey Oh ~" ser
Governor of Alaska-JOHN G. BRADY. Alaska
tinted Goss States MTary
AhGadeem ~. Colonel HENRY G c DUNw0oDY
r. NTsEX GS6ps I'm Lieutenant Colonel SAMUEL
JOHN HYDE deputy ggartermasTeF g eGtGaf
I.ientenant Colonel OSCAR F LONG; deputy quar-
HAN, C2EPs o. Of E1sneers; Colonel CONSTANT
FoLGER Captain FRANCIS W, DicKINs, Cap.
II DAVIS Captain CHARLEs TRh1S eantaIS
GE9RGGE W. PIGMAN. Captain GEORGE A con
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-07
NAVAL OFFICERS AND INFLUENCE. "
President Not to Interfere in Department
Assignments-New Graduates Warned.
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Washington, De-. 6.-The attention OF the Presl-
dent has been called TO the inclination or some
naval officers 10 appeal to higher authority 70
have their orders changed There have been some
recent notable examples OF the amendment OF the
orders issued by the department. and it is believed
that these changes due to the exercise or IN
fuence at the White House. The President is not
disposed to interfere with the plans or the Depart
ment respecting the commissioned personnel. anu
hereafter officers who receive assignments OF qut!
will be expected undertake the work without
question. II is difficult to obtain officers under the
best circumstances for the numerous duties de-
yolving upon them, and this difficulty Is notably
increased when the arrangements OF the bureau
OF Navigation blocked, even in the case or
single officer. =. -
AS a step toward prohibiting the appeals OF Of
department has advised Superintendent Brownson
Of the Naval Academy, that the mdshpmen VINO
are about TO be graduated must accept their or
ders without question. and moreover must not
make overtures, directly or through their friends.
for assignment to this or that ship. In times past
the department has been besieged with apphca-
tions for certain assignments 10 duty on the part
of graduates at Annapolis. the natural desire
among the young men being TO have orders TO
ships with their intimates. So far possible
these requests have been observed, but this Is no
longer possible If the best interests of the service
are to be considered and 10 this end the Secretary
of the Navy has written Captain Brownson that
the midshipmen be informed OF the attitude and
policy Of the Washington authorities in this
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-07

Sentiment against Extra Sessaon-
FASTENERS Oppose REVISION.
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washington. Dec 6-Tariff revision talk has
almost altogether subsidized suddenly as II
rose. The overwhelming sentiment Of members
of Congress seems to be against touching the
customs schedules at all at extra session in
the near future. Most of the Congress leaders
deplore premature discussion as dangerous to
business stability, and up to the present time
persistent inquiry fails to secure from ardent
revsionists or stand patters' any definite state
ment regarding the articles and rates which
ought to be changed. The pointed omission of
any reference to the subject from the Presi-
dents = essage to-day has not only operated to
silence nose who have been shouting for re-
vision indefinitely and unspecifcally, but has
satisfied everybody that amendment to the tariff
schedules will only be undertaken when the
necessity for II has been clearly ascertained ana
when the business demand for changes becomes
specific and pressing.
The President was told to-day by NUMBER
of Western statesmen that tariff revision was
not urgently needed in their part of the coun-
try Senators Perkins of California and Fos-
ter. of Washington. the most pronounced
opponents of revision, while Senator Gamble. of
South Dakota, thought that IL reimbursement was
to he brought about IL could very well go over
until the next regular session.
II do not believe that an extra session IS
needed" said Senator Perkins. land do not be-
lieve will be called for the consideration or
tariff amendments The State of California IS
perfectly satisfied with the tarlH as II Is ana SO
expressed itself with It's vote last November, If
the West is prospecting as 1t never did before
would it not be foolish to ask for change
"Au we want to do" said Senator Foster, lis
to hold on to what have in the way OF good
times. That cannot be done If we go to meddins
with the schedules that have given us the gooq
times. We do not want an extra session, ana L
will do my best to persuade the President not to
call one"
II think there is some sentiment in favor of
rearranging the tariff schedules" said Senator
Gamble. but there is decided opposition to an
extra session. Plenty of time will be found to
take up the matter If amendment Is found to be
needed at some future time"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-07
WOULD NOT OPPOSE CRUM.
Leading North Carolina Men Think South
Should Keep Hands Off.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE. ]

Charlotte. n. O., Dec. 6.-Cotton mill men lead
ing business men and others seen tonight about
Crums nomination by the President to-day almost
unanimously expressed the opinion that the proper
course for TIE South to follow is TO maintain Il
hands Off" policy although majority did not
favor the nomination. George F. Wilson presi-
dent of the Continental mills. said that while the
nomination distasteful to the South the Presi-
dent made the nomination more from Dersonal
than political grounds Considering that the Prcsi
dent could not consistently withdraw the non1ino-
ton, he said he did not regard IL as direct fling
the South. 7
Il. u. Heath cotton manufacturer and b,nkar
said he regarded the nomination as "innniitir'
impractcabe and nonsensical." but thought the
possible
w. T. Jordan, cotton manufacturer. said. ~ do
not approve of the nomination but heiiave tbat
many na bas st se the Presidents motives
fuss has been made about the apnointmeant SS''"'S
Mayor p NJ. Brown of harlotte however said.
I'VE have right TO talk If we can do nnothins,
else l am opposed to the Nomination I h eIiauss
Crum appointed because he was a negro "''e
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-07
AGREE WITH DOUGLAS ON REVISION.
Bay State Democratic Leaders Approve Plan
for Special Commission.

Boston Dec GA conference was held this after
at Hotel Lenox by Governor-elect Will
lam L, Douglas and the Democratic party leaders
of the State to consider various questions that will
confront the new administration Mr.. Douglass
suggestion for the appointment of special com
mission consider a revision of the tartn, which
he made in one of his speeches. taken UP and
approved The matter of labor legislation re-
ceived considerable attention and 1t was given out
after the meeting that the policy of the admnstra
ton would be particularly friendly toward labor
measures.
The subject of the Boston Police Commission
discussed, and It is understood that MI
guided by the wishes of the citizens of Boston as
expressed through Mayor Collins in the appoint
ment of a member OF the Police Board TO succeed
Commissioner Curtis, whose term will expire in
MaN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-07
SECRETARY TAFT TO SAIL TO-DAY.

Panama, Dec. 6-Secretary Taft will make a
further inspection of the isthmiar canal tomorrow
and will sail for Kingston, jamaica at 3 o'clock
In the afternoon He will be accompanied to
Jamaica by Claude c. Mallet the British consul
at Panama and Joseph w. j. Lee secretary of
the American legation here. -
me United States dispatch boat Dolphin will
sail at 10 O'Clock tomorrow morning.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-07
DIPLOMATIC CORPS CHANGES.
The President and Secretary Hay Discuss
Important Appointments.

Washington. Dec. Sat the Cabinet meeting to-
day the President and Secretary Hay discussed
number OF important appointments which will soon
come up fo- final consideration. The President ex-
poets to have in his hands by March the formal
designations of the members of the diplomatic ser
vice This the customary formality at the close
of each administration, that the incoming Presi-
dent NAV have open field in the selection OF rep
resentatves abroad. Whether any changes in the
diplomatic service will be announced before March
! has not been finally decided upor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-07
Ray STATE MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS.

Boston Dec 6-MunicIpal elections were held In
thirteen OF the thlrtythree cities OF the State
dav The RepuhIicans were generally successful.
although marty lines were not drawn In several
Of the cities candidates running on independent
ana ctizens' tickets nomination papers OF nine
Mayors who sought reelection; five were success
full. In one cty-Fltchourgm was a change
of sentiment on the Hquo' pue9'''H '"-udS : NoNe
being for license. -. r,o,,,.,.a,-
In Brockton Governor-elect douglass home, a
Republican Mayor was reelected
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-07
GOLD MEDAL EoR HENRY DEXTER.

The New-York Historical Society met last night
IN the rooms at Second-ave. and Eeventh-st An
illustrated paper ''New-York City During the
War or 1872 was read by Rocellus s. Guernsey
Resolutions we're adopted that a gold medal be
presented TO Henry Dexter, who has given the new
society building. now being constructed, and that
he be elected patron and that photograph Of
him. from which a portrait can be painted be
taken.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-07
A CURRENCY BILL INTRODUCED.
Representative Hills Measure for Redemp-
ton of Silver Certificates

Washington Dec S,-Representative Hill of Con-
necticut. to-day introduced bill providing for the
redemption of United States Treasury notes, known
silver certificates in gold coin, and directing the
Secretary Of the Treasury to set apart s50.00ooe)
In gold and bullion for the purpose The act makes
1t the duty of the Secretary Of the Treasury 10
maintain gold reserve corresponding to not less
than IS per of all United States notes in Circu-
latiOn For the debt incurred by the redemption OF
the notes the Secretary of the Treasury is issue
bonds of $50 any multiple thereof. bearing in
teTeSt per cent
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-07
COUNTY CHAIRMAN ARRESTED.
Charged with Attempting to Assess Public
Officials for Campaign Purposes.
LBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.


Waterfowl n. Y. Dec "a warrant issued
In the city here to-day for the arrest OF
Archie c. Ryder. chairman Of the Jefferson
County Republican Committee. aud served. The
warrant charges him with violating Section Al L. of
the Penal Code by attempting assess public
officials for campaign purposes.
The request for the investigation which resulted
in the warrant was made by Mayor Bingham. Re-
publican and the hearing was before City Judge
Pacves 4 Democrat The aTrRignmeut will be
bpfnre Judge Reeves tomorrow morning.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-07
RECEPTION FOR Bishop HAMILTON

A meeting OF the Methodist Social Linton wac ho,,
last night at the Hotel Savoy and was in the forr,
OF a reception for Bishop Hamilton of San Fr,n.
cisco The B IeSp gave lecture Alaska with
Bishop Nicely. Bishop Fowler and Bisho6 Anar Were
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-08

one of the largest stOckmen of western
Kansas, arrived in Kansas City yester-
day from his home in Marion.
Andrew Cook, a colored man who
drives for the Wesson Coal company,
filed claim for $1,000 damages against
the city Saturday. He claims that he
ran over heap of manure in the alley
near Huntoon and College avenue,
causing his wagon to tip over. He re-
ceived broken leg and other injuries.
E. w. Thompson of this city had an
office in the Equitable building, which
is in the district in the city of Balti-
more where the great fire is burning,
when he was traffic manager of the
Bal Line. That was from 1894 until
1897.
A Topeka man says he does not like
to hear the telephone linemen hollor at
each other while putting up the tele-
phone cables because it reminds him
of the way it sounded last June when
the people in the tree tops in North
Topeka were shouting across the river
for help.
This afternoon at o'clock the ex-
ecutive committee of the Republican
city central committee meets to fix the
assessment of the candidates on the
Republican ticket. They will probably
of the school board and 81 for member
of the central committee, as announced
some time ago in the State Journal.
The Topeka high school athletes are
training for the annual athletic meet
of the high schools of the Missouri
valley. to be held at Kansas City on
the first Saturday in May. Joe Angus
tus will train the high school team.
Topeka has not taken very high rank
in this athletic meet in previous year,
but there is more interest in the event
than usual this year.
Mrs L. A James and Miss Rarhara
Tauer of Topeka are negotiating for
| the establishment of a millinery store
in Chanute. Miss Tauer received SIS. 900
from the state of the late Mrs. Allan
Sells in compensation for her services
as companion during about Is years.
Miss Tauer did not get the money I'M
til she had brought suit for it They
| have secured quarters for their store
in building now in course of erection.
Kansas towns which run their sa-
! loon business on the license PLAN .
can never get through making obser-
vations upon the Topeka system
| This one is from the Wichita Eagle:
| The Topeka drug stores report 5,T50
| sales of liquors for the month of Janu-
airy, or 200 drinks, bottles and jugs per
day, on an average. That is the num-
Der reported. The amount can only be
] estimated. while probably not one sale
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-08
BURNED AT DOCK
Steamer fremont Destroyed by
Fire at Catherine Slip.
One Man, Two Lions and a Dog
Perish.

New York. Feb. Sire today de-
stroyed the Joy line steamer fremont
at her dock in Catherine slip. One of
the crew is missing, two trained lions
and a Great Dane, part of travelling
show, were burned, and the cargo of
the vessel is a total loss.
The fremont is practically a new
side wheel vessel and arrived from
Providence yesterday.
While the firemen were fighting the
fire from the upper deck, the lions
broke loose and started up the COM
panionway. They were driven back
with a stream of water but reappear-
ed and rushed at the firemen, maddened
by the smoke and the flames. Again
the animals were fought back and We're
seen no more.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-08

for Ex-Governor Morrill, once for Capt.
John Schilling. and several times for
Jacob Lichte.
Dodge City, Kan, Feb. 8.-The Ford
county Republican convention to Sc
lect delegates to the state, COMPRESSION
al and senatorial conventions was held
saturday afternoon. The resolutions
adopted were patriotic and impersonal.
The delegates to the state convention
were not instructed. They are w. H.
Lord, S. T. Crumbine, t. G. Grobety,
Joe Simmons, H. E. Beaiebien and j.
H. Churchill. The senatorial delega-
ton is composed entirely of old soldiers
and the convention Endorsed Senator
Noftzger. The only other Endorsement
was of w. G. Fitzgerald for delegate
gerald will select the delegates to the
congressional convention.
ottawa, Kan, Feb. S.-The Republi-
gates to the state, congressional, sena-
torial and judicial conventions was
held in this city Saturday afternoon.
] There were no contests of any kind.
The resolutions Endorsed Roosevelt,
| Hoch, Henry J. Allen for congress,
Judge c. A. Smart for district judge
and Horace ]. Smith for state senator.
Allen Smart and Smith were allowed
to name their own delegates. The three
candidates last named addressed the
/
| lations with Governor Bailey and ex-
pressed the belief that he had made a
worthy governor. The friends of Bailey,
would, however, he said. be loyal in
their support of E w. Hoch- w. H
Clark who announced his candidacy Tor
| the state senate some time ago, with
drew in the convention today leaving
the field clear for Horace ]. Smith
Judge W. L. Parkinson served as chair
man and Fred Baldwin of Pomona as
|
The Following are delegates to the
state convention: T. w Harrison, A.
L. Lingard, J. A Woodief, F. Baldwin
E. c. Mechem, W. NJ. Devore, N W.
/ McCandless, F. E. Fiehler, w NJ. Men
stedt, A E. Skinner, H w Fessenden
A. A Lathrop and George E. Pingree-
a citizens mass meeting here organ
lied an Allen non-partisan club to show
the towns interest in the candidacy OF
Henry J. Allen for the Republican NOM
! ination for congress. E NJ Sheldon.
/ the Democratic member of the board OF
i county commissioners, called the meet
ing to order E H Becker. Demo-
crat was made president, and G. Z.
/ Smith, cashier of the First National
bank, also a Democrat. was made sec
rotary. H. W. Furness and c. B. Voor-
! his, Republicans, were made vice presi-
dent and treasurer, respectively The