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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-17
DR.. HERRAN GOING HOME.
WILL CLOSE LEGATION.
Colombian Representative THINKS
His Usefulness Here Ended.

Washington, Jan. 16-Dr. Thomas Herran.
charge d'affaires of the Colombian Legation.
has definitely decided TO avail himself of the
leave OF absence granted him. and will take
his departure from the United States some time
next month. Already the legation archives have
been packed and stored. When DR.. Herran
leaves washington the legation in this city VIII
be closed, and its affairs turned over to the
Colombian Consul General in New-York.
In speaking of his determination to return to
Colombia DR.. Herran said tonight that so far
he could see his usefulness at this capital
was at an end rhe questions which have
arisen in consequence of the secession of Panama
were, by virtue Of the appointment Of General
Reyes as special envoy. taken out of the hands
of DIR. Herran, leaving him little nothing to
do Besides. DR.. Herran says that the need of
a rest and trip to Colombia to attend to some
personal affairs add to the factors which inf1u-
ence him to take his leave of absence at an
early day.
Up to January IA the government at Bogota
had not learned of General Reyess departure
from Washington, q cable dispatch under that
date to DR.. Herran having reached here to-
night. making inquiries to General Reyes's
movements and also concerning the latest de-
VelODmentS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-17
BLAZE IN OLD FURNEss MANSION.
Policeman Heads Bucket Brigade and Colo,
NAL Relic Is Saved.

The old Furness mansion. overlooking the
Hudson. in Riverside Drive. built over a CEN
tury ago. and of the finest relics OF Colonial
architecture remaining intact in the city, caught
fire last night. \ bucket brigade extinguIshed
the blaze.
The building which is a three-story frame
structure, with fine old fashioned pillared
veranda facing the river, is one OF the Show
places along the drive. 1t is still in the Furness
family. The present owner, Miss Sophia Fur
ness, is travelling in Europe. and it is leased
by Mrs. Alma Walker.
While she and number of others were ut
dinner, fire broke out in one of the rooms oc-
cupied by Mrs. Reid, the second floor. Pa
troIfnan Carroll, of the OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. sta
ton, saw the flames showing at a window. Run
ming into the house, he Informed the occupants
Under his direction they formed a bucket bril-
gade, and with pitchers pals and anything else
that would hold water they kept Carrolrs
bucket filled while he, standing In the door OF
the burning room threw water on the blazing
furniture and walls until the fire was out
When the fremen arrived there was little for
them do.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-17
RUSSIA TO REJECT TERMS.
Continued from nrst page.

matte corps who has been in close cornrnunica-
ton with the French government relative to the
Russo-Japanese situation. said to-day that
strong feeling existed in the highest official quar-
tiers that Japan had gradually enlarged her de-
mands until those OF to-day went considerably
beyond those first presented. Moreover, it is the
belief of the officials here that Japans steady
increase in her demands is due largely to her
belief that Russia is DESTROYS OF avoiding war,
and that therefore it IS safe TO push demands to
the furthest limits.
Thus far only brief synopsis Of the various
demands OF Japan has been given to the public,
and il Is said that the exact text Of the reply is
necessary in order TO show the, gradual expan-
sion OF the Japanese contentious In particular
it is the official view that Japan's present de-
mands for the integrity Of China and full recog-
milton of Chinese authority Manchuria rep
resent an important advance over the early rep
reservations. 1t is pointed out that at the out
set japan and practically all the powers recog-
nized Russia's special interests in Manchuria,
but the view prevails that Japan's de-
mands seek TO minimize and restrict these spe-
cal interests within impossible limits.
The diplomat summed up state and official
sentiment here by saying that Japan's claims
are considered TO have reached an extreme which
is not likely TO receive favorable consideration
from Russia, and that at the same time this does
not give Japan moral justification to resort to
war
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-17
LARGER GUARD At SEOUL
Sixty More United States Marines IN
City-SuMcient Protection.

Seoul, Jan. 16.-The American guard at the
United States Embassy has been increased
Sixty additional marines arrived here last night
and quartered in the city at the electric
power companys building. The native press is
slightly hostile to foreign residents, and ii is
quite possible there viii yet be trouble with
Corea.
Troops now guard all the foreign residences
probably in sufficient numbers to keep the
natives in check should they begin make
trouble. Foreigners cannot be considered in
danger. German man-of-war has just ar
rived at Chemulpo.
change in the personnel of the government
has begun in favor of the japanese and the peo-
pie have been more angry with the government
than the foreigners. 1t is likely that this change
will completely pacify them
The American authorities have taken the pre-
caution TO provide male escorts for women and
children of that nationality while on the street
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-17
CROKER NAY STAY Away.
Tells Mr. Cram He Nay Decide
NeUer TO Return Here.

J. Sergeant Cram, Richard Cookers personal
friend and ex-Dock Commissioner says that in
his opinion Mr.. Croker IS not likely TO return
10 this country at all. Mr.. Cram went TO Eu-
rope Immediately after the election, and Just
In time 10 miss the call Of process server who
wanted 10 summon him a witness in a Dock
Board case. Mr.. Cram dined with Mr.. Croker
The night before he left Southampton for home
and he ought to be able 10 speak with some de-
gree of accuracy about Mr. Croker's intentions
Mr.. Croker told Mr.. Cram that 1t would be sew
eral years before he returned to New-York, and
he might decide not to return al all. Mr.. Cram
says that Mr.. Croker seems to be absolutely in
different TO what is going on in politics in this
city.
He is greatly interested I'm the national fight
however" added Mr.. Cram. He told me that
he wanted to a good Democrat win Mr..
Croker is not taking any interest in English
politics. j doubt if he knows what Chamberlain
is making his campaign on. Mr.. Croker is in
better health than 1 have ever seen him be-
fore He has bought considerable land at Cur
ragh Kildare, near Dublin, for the purpose of
going into the stock raising business more eX-
tensively than ever. He is not quite as stout
he was. but his flesh is more solid and his
health is improved -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-17
LAST TRIP OF JAPANESE STEAMER.

San Francisco. Jan. 16.-The japanese steamer
America, which arrived here to-day from the
Orient two days ahead OF time scheduled to sail
on her return trip January %. She will take
freight and passengers only for japanese ports.
and when her cargo is discharged she Will be
turned over to the Japanese government to be
used either transport as auxiliary
cruiser. The vessel, which built about eight
years ago, fitted with gun mounts and she
could soon be converted into formidable
vessel.
The Nippon and the HonGkong. sister ships. are
now in Japanese waters, and IL is understood that
they VIII remain there and within the next few
days will be under the control OF the govern
ment.
Among the passengers the America was Lieu
tenant Colonel A. d. Dobovsky. of the Russian
Army. He has been in Japan for several months.
and is on his way to st. Petersburg lie is
nected with the judiciary branch OF the army.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-17
DIPLOMACY NOT YET EXHAUSTED.
The State Departments Advices on the East
ern Crisis.

Washington, Jan. 16.-Such reports as the
State Department has received through its va
rious agencies in Europe and the East are
summed up in the expression that the resources
OF diplomacy have not yet been exhausted in the
Far Eastern situation. 1t is expected that Rus
STA will delay several days at least before max
ing answer to the last Japanese note. and 1t is
said at the state Department that this note con-
tains no time limit but simply hints that an
early answer will be acceptable. The note is far
from being an ultimatum, and the officials do
not expect anything in the nature of a crisis in
the near future
Mr.. Takahira, the Japanese Minister had
long conference with Secretary Hay to-day, but
he had news of anything that had happened
in the East since the delivery OF the last Jap
aneSe
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-17
Bryan ASSENTS TO 1T.
Ex-senator T'oTne to Dra5c Tenta-
fiUe Platform for st. Louis


william ]. Bryan. it was learned last night.
has asseated 10 an arrangement whereby ex-
Senator Charles A. Towne. of Minnesota. now
a resident of this city and personal friend OF
Charles i. Murphy. is to write a platform for
consideration by the next National Democratic
Convention.
This plan agreed at conference al
the Victoria Hotel week ago. following the
Saturday night reception given for Mr.. Bryan
by his friends after his return from Europe.
At TIE conference were Mr.. Bryan, City Court
Judge Samuel seabury. Melvin G. Palliser Mr..
Towne, General Weaver, OF Iowa, and one or two
others A good deal of the talk was about the
platform. The tone OF Mr. Bryan's remarks in
dicated that the Democracy should not be al
lowed TO take any backward step, and that 1t
would be better to put forward a platform that
''fhould mean relief from certain industrial
conditions rather than to compromise with evil
Mr.. Towns. it is said. ventured the suggestion
that he had several ideas on what the platform
should contain, and Mr. Bryan smilingly sug-
gested that it would be good idea for him TO go
ahead and formulate platform which could be
shown to the party leaders, and on which notes
could be compared prior to the assembling OF
the convention. 1t was suggested that II would
not do TO have it understood that anything that
Mr.. Towne might submit in the way OF a rough
draft should be used 10 usurp the function or the
committee resolutions Of the national con-
vention.
1t was said last night at the Hoffman House
that nothing that Mr.. Towne draws up in the
form OF q platform Will be regarded as In any
way Official Ii is believed that Mr.. Metcalf.
chairman of the committee resolutions of the
convention in 1900, Will draft a platform, and
Senator David B. Hill are expected to contribute
tentative main planks.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-17
WATCHING EASTERN SITUATION.
Secretary Hay and Chairman Hit Confer
with the President.

Washington, Jan. 16.-Secretary Hay had
conference with the President to-day. He was
followed soon afterward by Representative Hit,
chairman Of the Foreign Affairs Committee of
the House. The interview between the Presi-
dent and Mr.. Hit was a prolonged one Little
information could be obtained either from Sec
rotary Hay or Representative Hit. The State
Department is keeping in close touch with the
situation in the Far East, and it is understood
that the conferences to-day related to this sub
ject. While the situation is regarded serious
developments of Importance are expected
until Russia has presented her reply to Japan's
latest note. In the last two weeks S10O0OO0 in
gold has arrived at San Francisco from Japan to
pay for food supplies and munitions of war OBJ
tanned IN this country. More gold is now on the
way to the United States from Japan TO pay for
other supplies.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-17
INDIANS VISIT THE OLYMPIA.
San Bias Commissioners Wonderstruck-
Warships on Patrol Duty.

Colon, Jan. 16.-An the United States warships
are cruising off the coast. except the flagship
Olympia, the Dixie and the Topeka and the tor
pedo boat destroyer Stewart
The six San Bias Indian commissioners IN
Guiding Chief Joe Howten, on the invitation
of the naval authorities. visited the Olympia yes
terday Rear Admiral Coghlan extended a
teous welcome to them. The commissioners were
shown over the whole ship and were wonder
struck at the novel sights. The Olympia's larg-
est guns (S-nch) were a source OF great aston
ishment to them. The Indians all appeared we'll
pleased with the treatment they received. and
declared that the sympathy of their followers
was on the side OF Panama Shortly after leav-
ing the Olympia the Indians sailed for San Bias.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-17
L4UDS ODELL HANGING.
as ReceiUer Governor Pays I25 Per
Cent on Stock.

NewbuIg. N Y. Jan le.-Before Justice Dickey
to-day James McGregor Smith. attorney for Gov
eTnor Odel. receiver OF the JackmRn Shoe Manu-
featuring Company, OF Nyack, moved that the re-
port OF the referee. Graham Witschief. passing
the receivers accounts be confirmed. Ex-senator
Lesow, attorney for creditors said that s2A.o
would De distributed. He told the court that when
Mr. ocel was elected Governor he had desired TO
withdraw from the receivership but the creditors
protested and he consented TO retain the office
M Lexow complmented the Governor on his
management OF affairs, and said that when the
Governor took charge the funds would not paw 10
cents on dollar IN four years he had liquidated
ciaiiss anc had paid l2 per the face of the
STOCK Justice Dickey sale IL fortunate that
confirmed the referees report
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-17
coNsULs FOR MANcHURIA CHOSEN.
James 7. Cheshire, James w. Davidson and
Edwin v. Morgan to Fill Posts.

Washington, Jan. 1s-The two selected by
the President to open the United States ,consulates
at Moukden and Antung when Congress makes the
necessary provision for salaries and expenses are
James 7. Cheshire and James W. Davidson. Mr..
Cheshire IS native OF New-York, and has a rec
ord or thirty years service in connection with the
State Department and its legations, most of his
time being spent in China. He speaks the Chinese
language huently, and Is familiar with the bust
ness or consulates I'm the Far East. Mr. Cheshire
was attached TO the American legation at Picking
In the Boxer uprising. He is slated for the post
or Aoukden. which Will be a consulate general.
James w Davidson. a native of Minnesota. at
present consul Il Tarnsui. on the island of For
Inosa- VIII be consul Antung.
Edwin " Morgan. 6 native OF New-York, will be
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-17
REFUSES TO RECOGNIZE MERWIN
Charities Commissioner Holds There Is No
General Inspector

Charities Commissioner fully yesterday sent a
notice 10 Edwin F. Merwin. ex-superintendent OF
the Bureau of Dependent Adults. who was appoint
ed a general inspector by Commissioner Folks on
New Years Eve. stating that he refused TO recog-
nize the position. When Commissioner Folks took
Office he removed George Blair as superintendent
OF the Bureau Of Dependent Adults and appointed
Mr.. Merwin: Blair took his case to the courts and
reinstated- He is in that position. kIer-
win, thus ousted, appointed general Inspector
this being office There appropria-
ton for it. Commissioner Tuy has been in con-
sultation with the Corporation Counsel. and his
action follows Mr.. Deany's advice.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-17
MAYOR REVIEWS THE 23D.
General A. C. Barnes Commands the Regi-
ment-McClellan Compliments It.

Mayor Mcclellan reviewed the 23d Regiment In its
armory. Bedford and Atlantic aves.. Brooklyn last
night. While the parade took place the Mayor sat
in the guests gallery with Controller Grout Bor-
ough President Lttleton. General McLeer and
Captain Wingate. The regiment was commanded
by General A. c. Barnes. who warmly COM
mended on it's appearance by the Mayor
The galleries were filed but owing TO the strict
enforcement OF the rules bv building inspectors
there was no overcrowding such has been seen
at public REVIEWS in the past
After the regiment had been dismissed a reception
was held In the officers rooms and the officers
and their friends were introduced to the Mayor
The latter made brief address
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-17
P4NAM4'S CONVENTION.
Temporary Constitution and Loan
of 5000 900 Recommended.

Panama Jan. 16-At the second session of
the constitutional convention. held this after
noon. recommendations were presented provid-
ing for the prohibition of Chinese immigration.
except To those coming to engage in agri-
cultural pursuits. the temporary adoption by the
republic of the Constitution of Colombia of 1885,
except the parts of it in opposition 10 the pres
ent government, and authorizing the Junta TO
make S5tU000 loan.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-17

Perry s. Heath. OF Salt Lake City, ex-First AS
sistant Postmaster General. and secretary OF the
National Republican Committee. from
Washington yesterday, and IS staying at the
waldorf He denies himself to of his friends.
but exercises the privilege OF reserying his views
on questions OF public interest for the present He
saws enough has already been printed with which
his name has been connected. and he will observe
silence. He will be in the city for several days.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-17
APPOINTMENT OF CORPORAL" TANNER.
IFnoM THE TRIBUNE BUREAu.l

GFGOM THE TRIBUNE BUREAU
washington. Jan. l6-"Corporal" James Tanner.
OF New-York who, when member OF the S7th
New-York Volunteers. lost both legs/at the battle
OF Bull Run, is to be appointed Register of Wills
for the District OF Columbia, to succeed Louis A.
Dent Corporal Tanner is the only man in whose
behalf Jacob A. Ri!s has appeared at the White
House and il is not improbable that MIR Riiss
concentration had much TO do with Mr., Tanners
preferment Mr.. Dent, whom Mr. Tanner sue
reeds will be appointed to a consular port, the
duties of which will more nearly accord with his
wears and physical abilities than they would with
the ''CorDoraPs.''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-17
RECALLED TO JAPAN.
Colonel Kurada, Military Attache at Rome,
Going Home

Among the passengers on the Lucania yesterday
was Colonel T. Kurada. military attache of Japan
at Rome. He said that he had been recalled and
that he was going home to fight II necessary. He
was asked II there would be war. and said that OF
that he could say. but he was sure Japan would
fight IL her demands not met.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-17
MORE VESSELS At PORT ARTHUR.
Two of Volunteer Fleet Arrive-Denial of
Dardanelles Report.

Port Arthur. Jan. 1s-The Ekaterinoslav and the
Kasan belonging TO the Russian volunteer fleet
rived to-day.
Statements from Constantinople regarding the de-
Dardaneles are fatty denied in competent quarters
here
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-17
MISSIONARIES ORDERED TO SEOUL
Bishop Galloway Told That Those in Corea
Are in Great Danger.

Jackson. Miss. Jan. 1s-Bishop Galloway. OF the
Methodist Episcopal Church South. cable dis
patches to-day TO ali Methodist missionaries in
Corea to move into Seoul Immediately or go at
once to Japan. The bishop has received advices
that the lives Of the missionaries in great
danger.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-17
COLOMBIAN CANDIDATES NAMED.
General Velez Nominated for President by
Two Parties.

Bogota, Jan. 14-The Conservative and Ma
tionalist parties have named as their candidates
respectively for President and Vice-President
General Joaquin Velez and General Vasquez
Cobo The government sympathzes with the
new ticket.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-17

sent to Dalny commercial agent He has had
valuable Oriental experience, and has also oeen
in the service of the State Department for a num-
Der of years. He went first TO Samoa, as seere-
tary of the tripartite commission which settled
the status of the islands.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-17

Sank Centre. MINI. Jan. IA concern here
has received order from the Russian govern
ment for one thousand wagons. to be shipped 20
Omaha and forwarded from there with consIgn-
ments Of wheat and meats recently bought in
that city Five hundred of the wagons ready
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-17
FOLLOWING JAPAN'S CRUISERS.
Russian Battleship Goes to suez-Rest of
Squadron at Port Said.

Port Said. Jan. 16.-The Russian battleship
Oslabya has left this port for Suez. The re-
mainder of the Russian squadron is awaiting or
ders
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-17

Homer Folks Commissioner of Public Charities
in Mayor Lows administration. will return to his
former position secretary of the State Charities
Association.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-17

third. Because OF this ATr. Parker's friends wish
e. convince Mr.. Bryan's friends at the earliest pos
tlbie minute that they not going into the cam
naiga with any spirit OF antagonsm against the
Western radical Democrats
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-17
POSTAL CHECKS.

Extract from report of Postmaster General Henry
Z. Payne for 1903.
The rapid extension of the rural free delivery
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-17
TURNS OLD GOLD AND SILVER INTO GOOD
MONEY

There several places where It's done every day
Fee "Old Gold and Silver" heading among the Little
Ads. of the People,"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-17
THE POSTAL DEFICIENCY.

Washington, Jan. 1e.-Auditor Castle for the
Postofice Department to-day sent TO the POST
master General and the Secretary of the Treasury
the trial balance OF financial transactions of the
postal service for the quarter ended September 80
1903 showing Increase In the deficiency of % Der
cent for the first quarter of the fiscal year
The quarters business
sSI.2i3.S0e
Gross receipts 3250l.490
The expenditures increased ssl44119; receipts
s226 1876 and deficiency increased sS7S EOS COM
pared with the corresponding quarter for 1909. On
the basis of the increase in deficiency the deficit
for the entire fiscal year would So 205 eco which
is than SO O00000 less than the estimate of the
Postmaster General made two years ago.
The explanation OF this the auditor says.
probably is that while the expenditures have
enormously increased, owinS to the extension OF
rural free delivery. etc. the postal revenues have
Increased in still more gratifying and an en-
urey unexpected ratio
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-17

service increases the demand that the gov 80
shall provide some easy. convehleanef aims d
,,afbod for the Transmission OF small s.n-SS ru-
money through the mails. and 1 urge npo xs6ch
will insure to our people this advantage a. ser-
a date as possible As the rural free tpars sary-
vice has been extended the number OF
ing small amounts OF currency mas 81 rssstho1
creased At present there is no CONVENE S,ch
mItfances through the mails except IN mn ~
hostage stamps and such currency anu .Sass haur
mmittances are a constant temptation 10 'no'e
ding them
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-17
TO GET GOOD TREATMENT.

Readers are assured of good treatment III snsS -
mention to advertisers they their sdvs. y =
Tribune.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-17

HE DID BRISK BUSINESS
through using the Little Ads. OF tine 80. ~
appear In The Tribune. How often one nes" -