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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-23

OF the awards in favor Of Americans was the
smallest consideration What the government
clsIiked was 10 admit the principle that by a
mere show Of naval force creditor nation can
secure precedence in the payment Of debt over
another nation which does not exercise such
lorce- II is regarded as a premium on violence
and as tending 70 discourage nations which are
disposed 10 settle their claims by the peaceful
methods OF diplomacy.
Inc Nenezuela "a Government. while the principal
party nominally 20 the proceeding before the
hague Tribunal was really rather Indifferent as
10 which power should be paid first. recognizing
the fact that they must all be paid in some
order That government has been carrying out
the undertaking reached in the protocols which
terminated the allies intervention 10 set apart
90 per cent OF the customs receipts al la Guayra
and Puerto Cabello month by month, and the
money has been placed IN bank awaiting this
ceclsion The fund accumulated up 20 date viii
De paid over 20 England. Germany and Italy as
well as 80 per cent Of the subsequent customs
collections at the ports named. until the claims
OF these powers shall be satisfied in fun This
PROBABLY viii take about two years and after
that the claims Of the non-aIiied or peace.
powers will be taken up and paid pro rata
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-23
ANOTHER GRAB SCENTED
WALLACE TRANSFER BILL.
Railroad Could ViOlate Ld1C by Pay
ing 500 a Dan.


Albany. Feb. 22-Not satisfied with the grab
bills OF last week. introduced by Senator Will
cox and Assemblyman BedelI and including the
outrageous attempt to obtain possession OF Elm
St. the street railway interests OF New-York
City have had introduced A measure which. II
passed. wil in the opinion OF all familiar with
the situation. entirely relieve corporations from
the necessity Of issuing transfers for the slight
expense Of 500 a day. The measure intro
dUCed avowedly in behalf Of the New-York City
Railway Company by Assemblyman Wallace
amends the railroad law so that the state
and not the individual is allowed to recover
from surface railway companies refusing to is
sue transfers at points where they are legally
required 10 do so. and further amends the law
so that instead Of FORGETTING $50 for each viola
ton the company will forfeit only 800 for each
days violations. a sum trifiing as 10 be far
less than the cost OF maintaining employees az
transfer points
The Wallace bill, in a slightly different guise.
was fought and defeated last session under the
name Of The Foley MuIlaney bill As such II
was fully exposed 10 The Tribune OF April ?
In this bill II provided that the recovery for
the refusal to grant transfers should be by the
Attorney General and for the State. but some
doubt existed as 10 whether the recovery would
be for individual cases or for the aggregate. The
every suspicion. AS an example OF the effect OF
the Wallace bill. the following illustration Will
serve: Under the present law. II 70 fifty persons
leaving a Fourth-ave car at Twenty third-st-
were refused transfers they could go % the
nearest court institute fifty individual suits and
recover an aggregate OF $500 Under provis-
ions OF the Wallace bill in the same instance the
fifty passengers could make afHdavits and in due
time the Attorney General could bring suit and
recover S1GO for the whole number Of refusals
Moreover. the 500 would also cover every other
refusal 70 issue transfers 81 that company on
that day.
Asseubyman Wallace said IN reply 70 In
qurieS about the bill Il am introducing this bill
for the Interurban Street Railway Company. 7
believe that this legislature should be like the
general court Of Massachusetts. ard that every
interest has n rient 70 be heard
Asked if he knew the bill was introduced last
year and opposed as a grab bin and defeated. he
replied.
Yes but do not think IL was properly repre-
scented. 7 believe IL ia not proper law 70 allow
the people 70 collect penalties matter Of legal
il is immoral TO give penalties to the people Be
fore introducing tho bill I talked 1T over with VIII
lam a Marble. o. the Merchants Association Flo
admitted that n- saw my position. but declared
that he believed his association would oppose II,
on the ground that 10 would result in less liability
since IL would remove the present pressure 81 in
dividUal suits.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-23
ASSEMBLY BILLS INTRODUCED.

bly, tonight include those Of
M. Lewis placing elevators in buildings under
the supervision Of the state Commissioner OF La
Dor. instead Of the factory Inspector present.
Specifying sundry safeguards which the commits
slOuer may require, including. freight elevators
ropes or chains hanging downward TO act a
cangsr signal 70 warn people Of the approach OF
the elevator.
~ r MattneEs, 10 begin the open season OF lake
trout on April -. instead OF April g. present
Ar Richter making il uisdsmean TO carry
on or assist IN carrying on business 70 which
has been denied the Use Of the mails
ny Prince providing that in cities OF 20 l6a and
over, for every s-aGolding o staging supported
rom above and more than twenty feet above the
ground. a bond OF 5000 must Be fled with the
Building Department 70 cover any judgments for
a. injury resulting from accident 10 the scaf-
folding
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-23
FURRY IN THE SENATE.
Mr.. Brackets Corporation Bills
1rOuse Much Interest
[RT TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRIBUNE. J

Albany Feb "A number OF bills introduced to-
night BY Senator Bracket. amending the banking
laws and directed against foreign corporations.
created a furry. as II suspected that they
were aimed at the United States Shipbuildng Com
pary and similar corporations Senator Bracket
fatty denied. however, that the measures had any
such object They apparently drawn to con-
form 70 the recommendations made BY Bank Super
intendent KilbUrn in his annual report
one bill provides that certificate OF authority
shall be issued 70 any foreign corporation having
the same name as an existing domestic corpora
ton or q name so nearly resembling II to de-
ceive. Another provides that certificate shall
be issued 10 any foreign corporation with the word
trust bank banking insurance. assurance. in
deunlty guarantee. guaranty. savings. investment.
loan or benefit a part OF its name
a third Dill prohibits the exercise by
poration. other than national bank any
moueyed corporation. OF large powers specified In
the banking law. and also prohibits the main
tenance by such corporation Of Office IN this
State Tor the transaction Of such business directly
or Indirectly. fourth bill makes violations Of the
foregoing acts q UnIsdemeaDor and provides penal
ties.
The measures are drastic and sweeping IN their
The fact that Senator Brackett Is coun-
sci for several stockholders IN the United Sta+es
SEipbuilding Company, nov suing that corporation.
the Introduction OF a resolution for a legislative
inquiry the methods OF this company gave rise
70 the excitement which attended the Introduction
Of these bills.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-23
STRIFE NAY CROP OUT.
Senator Plat Re-engages old Quar-
tiers for State Committee Meeting.

More than usual interest centres in the meet
ing Of the Republican state Committee At the
Fifth Avenue Hotel on Saturday. because OF
the fact that many Republicans not in the
State Committee have been gossiping about
strife and divisions in the state organization.
and they expect that there viii be something
that will bear out their predictions.
Senator Platt has sent word from Washington
that he wants his old quarters at the Fifth
Avenue Hotel from Thursday till some time
next week il Will be remembered that the
Senator and Mrs. Plat surprised their friends
by temporarily taking up their abode at the
Waldorf-Astoria- The Senator's friends at the
time predicted thai he would find il neon
venient TO meet his political Iieutenants at his
new abiding place. These predictions seem to
have been well founded. as the Senator will be
found at his old stand on next Thursday night
Governor Odeu said last night that he was
undecided about attending the meeting Of the
State Committee. His immediate friends believe
that II the work Of the legislature is we'll IN
hand the latter part Of the week he VIII attend.
There is little doubt that even II the Governor
is not there his legislative associates will he on
he nd to advocate before the State Committee
the need and propriety of putting through eg.s-
latiOn for this city on the lines advocated Hv
and State Chairman Dunn As already stated
IN The Tribune, there is little likelihood Of any
legislation that viii permit OF the Sunday open
Ing OF saloons in this city. What the Cover
nor's friends are likely 20 advocate is greater
latitude for the Police and Fire departments
ana "a reasonable degree Of AUTONOMY for super
yislng the gas and electric light corQuaDfes So
lar As their relations directly concern The public.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-23
HE'S GIBSON MODEL.
Old Beggdr, Who Vas Formerly n
Butler. arrested.

Detectives Barry and FLYNN. % the "beEEar
squad" arrested last evening. near the cafe Mar
un an a charge OF begging. Thomas Hughes. sew
enty-rine years old. OF 80. 2s5 Third-ave- In his
pocket was letter, signed by l. J. Mccarthy
saying. Please call and pose for IL. Gibson rext
"wednesday"
The old man said ~ had formerly been The butler
ana crier IN Baron Eughes's court n Dublin He
came 10 this country many years ago and obtained
employment as butler with well known families
q ms city among them the Goelets. he said. He
tecaIre Dara4yuc. and had 30 make living by
posing as "a model for artists Recently he con
ltacLe4 ef1 5lpelas ana on being discharged from
IAr h0sr-tal was forced 90 beg He had O
names ~ artists il his pocket. which he said
gwen 70 him by Charles Dana Gibson. The old
man was locked up ~ The West Thrueth-sL sta
ton.
Complaints have been frequent recertlv that beg
Ears are unusually numerous in town AZ present.
Lhey are particularly annoying 10 theatreEoers-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-23
IN The ASSEMBLY.

Albany. Feb. The Educational bill was not
brought up on second reading tonight in the As
sembly. but by agreement OF the leaders was made
a special order on both second and third reading
tomorrow morning.
A resolution was introduced BY Mr.. Hooker In
dorsing a Pill in Congress increasing the pay Of
free delivery carriers from 500 TO $500 The resou-
points out that city carriers get least 500
and under no special expense while rural free
delivery carriers usually have 70 and keep two
horses. The Hooker resolution went over under the
rules.
Mr.. BOstwick'S bill forbidding the false marking
OF sold articles passed. several local
bills and the Assembly adjourned until II a m.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-23
THE coMANcHE LOSES HER RuDpgR.

Charleston E. C.. Feb. 22-The Clyde Line steam
er Comanche Captain PlatL from New-York 20
Charleston and Jacksonville. lost her rudder about
O'Clock yesterday afternoon three miles of
Charleston bar. and. the fog being heavy. dropped
anchor and remained there all night To-day the
Arapa hoe OF TIE same line for Jacksonville spoke
-he Comanche and arriving here sent tugs 20
her relief The Comanche was towed into the
hs~bor and locked without trouble. Captain Plat
s rhl 20 account for the loss q the rudder, and
docs not know whether or not IL was defective.
Save Tor the loss OF The ru6der the ship Is unhurt
Some Of tho l75 passengers went 10 JacksonEllle
this afternoon by rail- others VIII 50 to-morTo"
tv the steames Seminole
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-23
HRS. HIZEN'S ROBBED.
Burglar Gets Jescelry Worth 5000
at Boarding School.

Mrs. John Cunningham Hazen's school IN
Pelham Manor was visited last night By the
Twentieth Century Burglar" and as a result
a number 81 the pupils lost Jewelry worth more
than $1,000 This burglar. who has been oper-
ating throughout Westchester County for the
last few months paid Mrs. Eazen's school a visit
while the pupils were at dinner, between $50
and o'clock be left no trace. and the police
have dubbed MIN the Twentieth Century Burg
lar because he raDSacks house by the light
Of an electric lantern instead OF matches or a
candle
Mrs. Hszen's school has among its pupils Cen
e~al Chafee's daughter. Supreme Court Justice
Martin !. Reogh's daughter and members OF
scores of other well known families.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-23
pRFDICTS BALKAN VAR.
7,.,-l.eb Minister Thinks HOStiitieS
Connot Be AUerted Mach Longer.


--..,ineton. Feb. 22-Chekib Bey. the Turk
.rt,,ster here. believes war in the Balkans
@,-,s,eing. lie said to-day
-. has prevented my transmitting heretofore
Iness - rrr-uuication which received from
a. ----ert several days ago about The report
~ s-Fis I'M the Rumanlan provinces. 4 nope 70
cd ~ eerrera-v 0f State some time this week
80 lls 49, conference with him on this subject.
az l1---srt the fBse impression which already. 4
- has gained ground ~ ms co-ilLy aSo-L tl I
eJl--.~-S, shall give You the substance o. the
hlI.1lE -enetch from ny Foreign Of5ce. Il is 10
Us .,1 Porte most Etrenuously denounces as ma
-, - So the reports which have been given
We al b-eviac IN RUuania because Of the fall
80 ~ The imperial government 10 carry out ire
promised reforms ne -. = ,-ie 49,, =, -
L. i,s rIedres the reforms are being vigorously
inaugurEteC. and tneEe Is no To~o4e ole"---s 41
fhsf section as reported
Of the Balkan situation Cneldb Bey who has
- considerable experience in that secdon. said:
Although ny s5yioss ere msegre the rsyvs get
1000 ard nursing s. course 70 which i VII
bs impossible for the imperial government 10 sub
ND much longer WIZ pal.eilce. u ls ltpl-'e-
-. .rev are rrninE The inhabitants stirring up
s-ise al 'Nacedoria and doing everything possible
.e -. bl,- if the reports be correct hostl.tes
n he Balkans cannot be much longer averted.
DO VOL think il probable that Turkey VIII
address note TO the powers on this suhject7'
the minister was asked. lie replied:
rvss interested 10 see repubIished some days ago
80 rofe of Iast wear DE- which Turkey clearly an
nounoed her position ana called the el1eallon o1
S-5is not new rne contents 81 the note were most
timely and What was SAID then GA this point can
-, ne repeal t-at hope he reports Of the &C
tyity OF the BulgarlaTls are eAaeg Grated, ull y
they contain measure q IltD tnen TIE hll-alloh
there Is truly critical
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-23
REGRET OYER TERDTCT.
State Department Not Pleased 1cita
Principle Established.

Washington. Feb. PA prominent Official OF
the State Department. when the press dispatch
relative TO the decision in the Venezuela arbitra-
ton was shown him. said that, while the de-
partment regretted exceedingly the precedent
which the Hague Tribunal had made IN this
case there was nothing for the United States 10
do but accept the result philosophicaly as bind
ing international law
The mere question Of time when the United
states shall receive from Venezuela the amount
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-23
TO sTRAleHTEN OUT NETWORK BUDGET.

Albany. Feb. 22-The curious oversight by which
the New-York City vacation schools. Fairgrounds
and night schools were cut OF the city apprO-
priation last year Is sought 20 be renedied by a
bill introduced tonight by Senator Hawkins and
Assembyman Ellis. authorizing the reOpening OF
the budget as to money for schools to permit this
oversight to be rectihed-
Through a clerical error in last years appropria-
ton an additional Of $4,000 included in
the budget, but the main sum OF $4,000, 10 which
IL was be addition. omitted The bill
introduced tonight IS intended TO straighten out
ia
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-23
COMMENCEMENT HoNoRs AT VAssAR.

Poushkeepsie. y 7 Feb 2.-Ths selection OF
commencement speakers at Vassar Colleges was
announced to-day. They are Miss Florence Psiton.
OF POughkeepsie. Miss Anna Prentiss Stearns Of
Bangor. Me- Miss Mary Yost OF Stanton. Va:
Miss Emily Hamilton Welch. OF Brooklyn Miss
Isabel Wheeler Of Toledo Ohio. and Miss Allies
Fornan Wyckoh. Of Dutch Neck. " j. They are
the SIX honor students standing highest Ia the
class Each speaker selects her own subJsct
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-23
KING EDWARD NOT HURT BY FALL.
Larry Astr' Re Carries Out Long Pro
sisinns Of Inspection at Portsmouth.

sEo''a'noath E,glara Feb. .2-Kipr Edward.
os--i,s pertc-t health. was early astr and
i-r ~. - lolg Programme this morning, visit
co. d. l1unaery school az Whale Island ,n-
uess.-r '"s ollce-s' and mC-'s quarters and Wit
ma 80. :. -ana attack boy naval brigade. HIS
~ @-'ef"2rd proceeded 10 Portsea Island and
rlne e,-1s--. "a torpedo practice and submarine
1tesrt 80 crlay 70 the King was insiE-
lluhere--s e.aiillle1 while inspecting the cruiser
lils rr5--- -.lN -e.I- but was not injured dis
Eded Il s--lle was not curtalled. and re pre-
~-i--ef party last night.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-23
COUNT Mursu Has APPENDICITIS

Washington, Feb 22.-Count Hirokichi Mutsu
first secretary o. the japanese legation and one OF
the most popular dDlomatists in washington Is
suffering from appendicitis An operation will be
necessary, although date for Il has been hxed
Press % work az The legation in consequence OF
the war has caused Count Mutsu to overtax his
strength. and he has been anxious to put of an
operation as long possible. His physician how
ever has ordered him 20 stop work and prepare
for operation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-23
TO HELP THREE PLATOON PLAN.

Albany. Feb. 22-FOr the purpose OF carrying into
effect the plan for a three platoon system New
York City's Police Department. Senator Bowling
tonight presented a bill amending the charter 50
as 70 eliminate the restriction on the Police Com
missioner that not more than $50 patrolmen shall
be appointed annually to the force
The measure referred TO the Cities Com
mil
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-23
NEw-zEALAND TARIFF PREFERENCE.

Ottawa. Ont. Feb 22-The Dominion govern
n1ent has 5ecided 10 grant TO New-Zealand the
tariff preference Of 90 Is per cent IN return for the
Nnr-Lealand preference.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-23
CLERGY GIVE BISHOP $4,000.

Hartford Conn. Feb Bishop Tieraey. %
Hartford. to-day celebrated the tenth anniversary
OF his conservation bishop. At a solemn high
mass in ST. Joseph's Cathedral Bishop Tie-uey
was celebrant- A reception al Mount s. Joseph's
Seminary. and dinner followed at which Vicar
General SyunotI- in behalf OF the clergy OF the
diocese GaSo Blshoo Tiernsy a5.011
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-23
TO LEARN NATURE OF THEIR BUSINESS.

Albany Feb. c2-Assemblyman Sherry introduced
tonight resolution requiring the Attorney General
to report the OF all street surface railroads
in the State Of New-York the nature Of the busi-
ness OF each. together with the date OF the char
ter OF each and the amendments thereto. and II
any Of them are carrying or attempting 20 carry
on 4 business not authorized BY their charters or
their amendments.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-23
SAYS ROBERTsONS ARE ALIVE.
The Doctors Brother-in-Law Denies Drown
ing Report.

Regarding the disappearance q Or. Oswald d. T.
Robertson who was reported having been
drowned with his wife and three children. OF
Kingston Jamaica David Banks Sickels, Dr. Rob
.rrson.s intimate friend Of No. B West One-hun-
dred-andnl neteenth-st. said last evening that he
received a call on Sunday night from q man de-
scrfbinE himself as F. A McCatry. The visitor
said he a brOther-in-law OF DIT. Robertson.
that the doctor was alive and was IN good health
In Kingston. where he had extensive practice,
and that MS mother and sister were also living
there McCatty could not account for the origin
OF the report OF the doctors disappearance re
said he worked for the Lenox Construction Com
pany. which is doing some OF the subway work in
Harlem
Mr. Sickels said he heard the story OF DIT. Robert
son disappearance from Hamilton X. Marsh. who
lives the Hotel Victoria. and that the latter got
the story from Charles Nickers. who said
work in saloon at Twentieth-st- ana First-ave.
and who formerly patient OF Dr. Robertson.
No Vickers is known IN any saloon there.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-23

Henry Eazleton was dealer n laces and fne
fabrics In ST. Louis. and t had been his custom 10
90 abroad annually 10 secure stock Tor the spring
trade. He went 20 Paris early IN December and
his family received letters from him regularly for
The frs two or three weeks % his stay Jhere. He
disappeared from the Hotel de LAthenee. Paris.
or December q. and. Notwithstanding the efforts
G. the Paris police 20 locate hin. no trace OF him
was found until yesterday. A. the tine OF las dis
appearance De Is said 10 have had in his pocket a
letter o. credit Tor "a large amount
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-23
VAR SIGNS IN NEAR EAST
,l,-ming Reports Cwrent-BuI-
ccria Checks Bands.

~ reb zs.-Telegrams from Vienna and
ssloHioa published here this morning give
but nncondrmed. details Of prepara-
.,,r-inr 10 a war between Turkey and
Bulgaria
-,..-srhs that the bulgarian government has
- q state OF siege over a zone nineteen
--f5s extending along the frontier from
----..,su TO the Black Sea. with a view ~ pre-
49, incu-slous Of armed bansd.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-23
GRAIN FIRM FAILS; AMERICANS LOSE.
Some Creditors in This Country Of Johann
Lahusen. Of Bremen.

n.enen' Feb A.-The failure is announced OF the
- -. nm o. Johann Lahgsen. The liabilities are
-. Innate a. '25oe. and che assets al $4,000 Some
- Am. grain fr-s said 20 be- affected by
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-23
AN EXPENSIVE JOB FOR FRANCE.
Suppression OF Religious Orders Will Cost
Many Millions.

Paris. Feb: 22-According 10 q report submitted
IN the Chamber OF Deputies to-day by Il Buisson.
Radical Socialist. the suppression Of instruction In
France by the religious orders viii be expensive
as this step viii entail the erection OF new schools
costing So D)1 and an annual expense for teach
~ q 20
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-23
HUNDREDS OF CHINESE DROWNED
Bursting Of Dam on HOang River Sweeps
Away Several Villages.

Ilentsin, Feb PA telegram from Tsinan-
"a shan-Iu1g. says that hundreds Of lives have
oeen lost 5y the bursting of dam on the
hoang River. Several villages were DESTROYED.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-23
THE RIOTING At PRAGUE
Disturbance More Serious Than First Re
ported-Hostility TO United States.

p0TIeo-d0SIllIIE % ULLItl oIaIts.
Vienna, FEB. 22-The disturbance created yes
terday az Prague by several hundred Slav stu
dents following q service OF tntercession IN the
Russian Church there for the success OF Rus
sian arms was more serious than was at frst
reported
Before tie beginning o. the service fighting
took place between the opposing factions, and
several students were injured Fully one thou
sand students started toward the United States
Consulate 70 make hostile demonstration, but
were prevented by the police.
After the service the Mayor and officials OF
Prague were cheered by the students, who shout
&c: Long live Russia and France" and Down
with Great Britain, the Inlled states and
Germany Students and other who attempt
Cd 10 make pro-Russian speeches were severely
beaten.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-23

meats until 10 a. m Sunday IN June. July. August
and September.
Mr. McNanus. requiring license Zee 500 and
a bond for the business 81 lending money on sala-