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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-05
ENFORCING CIVIL SERVICE RULES.
Statement by the Commission as to the Phila
delphia PoStoffice.

UashinCton Jan 4.-The Civil Service Commits
sion issued the following statement to-day:
Owing to the number Of premature and mislead-
ing reports in regard to the investigation made
into conditions existing in the philadelphia post
Ollie, The commission feels that, in justice 10 Post
master McAfichael ana 10 itself a a.c7ent should
be made this time, IN view or the fact that mat
action has now been taken
AS n result of an investigation made by Corlnis-
el0ner Cooley during the month Of November. il
developed that certain transfers had been matte
in the Philadelphia pOstotlce. apparently for po-
ltIicaI casons and Mr.. Cooley 50 reported to the
commission This report was forwarded % the
proIIdeur for his Information. in order that he
might call uron M. MCMichaCl Tor an exp!dna-
ton TIE exclamation when made seemed TO IN
dfcate that while Mr.. MrMchael himself was
probably Innocent of any intentional wro1gdoins
the transfers had. revertheiess. becq brouFtt
about bv political influences. in violation Of IN"
FOR any such reason. NJ. McMichael also failed
to answer a question put to him From the fuI!
renlv he subsequently made 1t would seem that
tEis' also was an inadvertenCe on MS part
The President has directed that the three carriers
he restored TO the routes they had before the
changes were made in october. and has also called
Mir NcAIichaeTs attention 70 the rule requiring al!
ofrt7is in the federal service TO give proper ana
Car7rHrent testimony 10 representatives OF the
civil Service Commission which action IS N exact
nccordance with the action requested and Is en-
TIE Commission has no desire 10 interfere In
the slightest degree with the Tro3er discipline or
any office hut it does intend that the civil Service
IAN aud rules shall ne rigtdly and inpartally en-
forced and I'm this determination It has the hearty
To-oDeration of the President.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-05
NO SIGN OF INVASION.
Indian Chief Again at Carti-
Work. of WarshiDs.

Coion JAN Am Italian courier who came
IN last night with a message for Governor
Melehdez' reports that the Indian Chief Imam
aqu1na has returned to Carti Inanaqufna was
taken by Colombians in a small steamer to
Iltumat whence he and his party coasted TO
Carti in canoes
Inc courier says that Inanaquina is silent
concerning his conference with the Colombian
officers. but the courier supposes that the
Colorbians attempted to win the good will of
the chief, with view to learning what the
United States warshps were doing along the
coast
The United States gunboat Castine is patroll-
Ing the coast between Caledonia Bay and the
CUR OF Darien. The gunboat Bancroft is sta
toned at Nombre-d e-Dios forty miles north
east of Panama. The cruiser Atlanta is at
Porte Bello, and the gunboat Nashville is at
Bocas del Toro. while the cruiser Olympia is
taking on coal and provisions in the Chiriqui
lagoon, where the supply ship CuIgoa has gone.
The Culgoa will later proceed along the coast
for the purpose Of supplying other vessels Of
the patroling squadron. The converted cruiser
Maydower will start tomorrow with mail for
the warshps. and also for the purpose of scout
ing along the coast toward the Gulf of Darien
The general situation on this side of the
isthmGs is tranquil There have been no evil
dences whatever at Colon that Colombian forces
from Titumati or elsewhere are undertaking
any movement. either by land or sea, with a
view to invading Panaman territory.
The system of scouting by Indian and Pan
aman soldiers. which is being maintained along
the frontier and the Atlantic and Pacific
sides of the sthmus. would result in news Of
any Colombian activity quickly reaching the
United States naval authorities at Panama and
Colon.
The only Colombian troops which known
to be near Panaman territory are those under
the command of General Daniel Ortiz, at THU
matt which are variously estimated ~ between
100 and $500 men.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-05
PHILIPPINES NEED DEFENCES.
Construction of Fortifcations Urged by Joint
Army and Navy Board.

Washington, Jan. "A report submitted by
tho Joint Army and Navy Board. OF which Ad-
miraI Dewey is the senior member. relative
TO fertilization OF the Philippines. transmitted
to the House to-day by Secretaries Root and
Moody. says:
The policy of Congress may be assumed 10 be
TO hold the Philippines in American possession.
rs against anv foreign enemy. but although the
Islands have been in our possession now more
than I'VE years. not gun has been mounted
nor an earthwork raised to protect any of our
uaTbUrS-
The report says that the board has the honor
TO submit TO the government its Judgment that
the national policy expressed in Congress
cannot be maintained in war unless provision is
made for defence" The board. it is stated, is
unanimously Of the opinion
That without a fortified naval base in the
PHILIPPINES the AsiatiC leet Cannot keep open
the lines of communication for supplies from the
United States between the army posts within
the philippines, without which supplies the mill
tary forces IF the United states could not hoid
command of the Islands.
That Manila is not. but that Subig Bay IS,
suited for q naval base and station. and OF all
harbors in the archipelago it is the best for the
That the fertilization of Subig Bay is essen
tial the security OF naval station located
That fortified naval base on Subig Bay will
contribute materially 10 the defence of Manila
Bay.
The report In conclusion urges that appropria-
of both Subg Bay and Manila Bay,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-05

Jlm6ne@'s Forces Groycing More
Trouble Expected Soon.

Cape Haytien, Jan. THE entire republic
OF San Domingo is experiencing the calm
which precedes a revolutionary storm. The
population Of the region south of Azua de Com
postela has Joined the army of insurgents which
is marching on the capital. and several new
directions from the Ministry of the Provisional
President. General Morales are announced.
General Jimenez former President of the
republic and leader of the insurgents is still
at Santiago de los CabaHeros. working with
the aid of General Eugene Deschamps and Cen
eral Pichario for the success Of the revolution
airy cause. which is expected from day to DAY.
Topographic communication with San Do
mlnso is still interrupted There is great de-
preston in business circles and the situation
generally is deporable.
The British cruiser Pallas has arrived at
Puerto Plata Three German warships. the
Gazelle the Vineta and the Panther and the
French cruiser TrOude are at Port-au- Prince
Protests have been made against the release
OF the superior officers of the Haytien Bank.
Who were placed under arrest, accused of COM
pretty in the issue of fraudulent securities
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-05
DIETRICH FINS 4 POINT.
One Indictment against Him
QuasheG.

Omaha Jan. AT the beginning of the trial
of United States Senator Charles H Dietrich.
Judge Van Devauter, sustaining a demurrer by
defendants counsel. in effect quashed the lead
ing indictment OF conspiracy TO violate the stat
ute against bribery. on this indictment the
government had prepared for trial and subpoe-
naed large number Of witnesses. Indictments
charging him with profting by the leasing Of u
building to the government while member OF
Congress and charging him directly with bribery
in connection with the appointment OF a post
master AT Hastings. Neb.. still stand against
Senator Dietrich.
Judge Van Devaater announced that the trial
under the indictment charging unlawful leaS-
ing of building 10 the government would r.
ceive the courts attention. and gave the DlStrltt
Attorney until Tuesday 10 prepare the case 10
the indictment in this case senator Dietrich
counsel also demuTred. and the matter was
taken under Amusement until tomorrow
Another legal conflict came up when Dlstrlct
Attorney Summers announced that the govern
ment was ready 70 proceed with the trial OF
Postmaster Jacob Fisher. Of Hastings. Neo, on
charges similar 70 those in the indictments
against Senator Dietrich
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-05
OTHER DECISIONS RENDERED.
State Tax on ?. Z. R. Cab Service Hers
Sustained

Washington. ian i.-The United states Supreme
Court to-day sustained the tax imposed by the
State authorities Of New-Torl ON the cab service
OF the PENNSYLVANIA Railroad Company in New
York CITY The case grew of an effort 70 TN
pose a tax under State laws on the cab lire from
contends that the cab service is merely an extern
sion OF the railroad service ard therefore part
Of its interstate transDorJa zion and not subject
State taxation In his opinion Justice Brewer said:
The cab service is rendered wholly within the
State and has no contracc1a or necessary relation
ries the passengers from the hotel TO the ferry
landing Is engaged in interstate transportation.
why IS NOT the porter %13 carries tae trslVeliers
gagged? Where is the limit 10 be placed?
The court in the cases OF the Postal Telegraph
Company against the boroughs Of New-Hope and
Taylor both in Pennsylvania. denied the right Of
the bOroughs TO tax al certain rates telegraph
poles for the purpose OF inspection. reversing the
PENNSYLVANIA Supreme Court. which had upheld
the taxes assessed were far in excess OF the cost
OF inspection. making II plain that the ordinances
are not in the interest OF police supervision. our
for the purpose of raising revenue.
In an opinion by Justice Peckham the court de-
cided that plaster of paris figures representing va
into New-York in good faith by religious societies
subject 10 duty under the provisions OF the
tariff act of 1897, thus reversing the decision or
customs officials and the United states Circuit
Court of Appea,s for the I'D Circuit.
County National Bank against 4 P. Massey trus-
In bankruptcy Of George H. and Frederick Siege.
Of New-YOrk that a deposit made by bankrupt
asset to meet the Indebtedness OF the bank.
The court advanced The case Of the Interstate
Commerce Commission against David G. Baird. and
set the hearing for March /. The case was tnsti-
wolves the right OF the commission compel the
anthracite carving roads to produce contracts
with The coal companies and 20 enforce replies To
d ne
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-05
PORTO RlCANS ADMITTED.
SUPREME COURT RULING.
The Islanders Not Aliens it;zen-
ship Question Not Passed On.

washington. jan A-I1 an opinion BY Chief
Justice Fuller the Supreme Court of the
United States to-day decided that citizens Of
Porto Rico are not aliens Of the United States.
ana that they are entitled TO enter this country
Wllnout obstruction. The opinion was deliv-
cred IN the case of the Porto Rican woman.
Gonzales, 10 whom in 1899 admission to the
port OF New-Fork was refused on the ground
that she was likely to become a public charge.
The decision was based entirely on the irpmi-
grafton act OF 1921. and took the ground that
the Porto Ricans owe allegiance to the United
states and 10 no other government
ne chief Justice. referring 10 the act OF
-'oo creating civil government for Porto Rico,
Salu 'l'2t the woman was a citizen OF Porto
RICO under that acr, aud added;
There There was nothing expressed in the act nor
tT TaS ty TO be implied therefrom Indicate
me intention Of Congress that citizens OF Porto
IICo should be considered as aliens and M,
'iS"' OF Tree access denied to them.
Ihe court did not agree with counsel for the
government that the test Of CSonzales's rights
was citizenship II said the question was rather
that Of auenage. and added:
We are not required TO discuss the power OF
coIsreSS III the premises. or the contention OF
Gohza!sss counsel that the cession of PORTO
Flco accomplished the natura lization Of the nAo-
pc OF that OF Commissioner Degetau that a
.ttl4el or Porto Rico IS necessarily citizen OF
the Cnlted States. The question is the narrow
one W aetAer Gonzales was alien within the
meaning Of that term used in the act of 1891
we thlhh II clear that that act relates TO for
tlgnerS as respects this country. to persons Civ
ing allegiance % a foreign government and Cit
lzers or subjects thereof. and that citizens OF
Porto Eco. whose permanent allegiance is due
20 the United states, are not aliens, and upon
tnelr arrival by water at the ports OF our main
l7hd are not allen inlmlg0aDts'' within the in
tent and meaning OF the act Of 1891.
The opinion closed with directions for the dis
charge Of the woman
Commissioner DeSetau vas much pleased with
the decision. and said ne considered It a step
ping stone to more decided recognition of the
rights of Porto RIcaHs in the United States.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-05
VAN COTT WILL TELL ANYTHING.
Says He Has Nothing to Conceal-Calls Lip
coin Club Report Fool Talk

Although ne said he had been called to
testify before the poStofce inspectors who are in
yesl!Cating the local postoffiCe. Postmaster Van
Cott declared yesterday that he would be entirely
willing TO tell them anything they wished to know
He had nothing 10 conceal
In reference TO the oft repeated declarations that
postofice clerks were forced to join the Lincoln
club the Republican club Of the Nth District. The
postmaster waxed indignant. He said.
Tbat's all nonsense. I don't know how many
posto:Ifce clerks members OF the club, il any
are aud 10 say that | give them opportunity for
advancement in preference to others IS fool talk.
In the first place. pOstOffiCe clerks are recommended
IN me for advanCe meut by their superiatendenJS.
I've been president of the Lincoln Club for long
tiroa and consider good clue for young men.
W wv ~ make IL attractive for them, and keep a
Good wholesome atmosphere. otherwise. it's about
ike any other political club.
The inspectors it is thought. about finishing
+reir vvork here Their report will be sent TO
Washinston and will have TO pe made public there.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-05
VENEZUELAN DECISION.
AGAINST RLOCK4DERS.
Forecast of the arbitration Courts
FINDINGS.

brussels. Jan. 4-The correspondent Of lie
ieut bieu at The Hague says that although
VIE uec'sloh or the Venezuelan Arbitration
Ooult VIII not De published before February
next IL Is believed in well informed circles that
the general outlines of the decision NAV have
oeen drawn up and that the court will refuse
the claim OF the blockaGers 10 be regarded as
privileged creditors
me Judgment will. however. allow three of
tne oiockading powers TO collect the expense Of
the blockade. which, it viii state. was under
taken in the public interest. but when the costs
OF the blockade are recovered all the creditors
VIII share alike in proportion the amount Of
their claims.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-05
TAFT FOR ROOTS PLACE.
Urght for Philippine Gocernor-
Other Nominations.

Washington. Jan. THE President sent the fol-
lowing nominations to the Senate to-day:
WILLIAM II. TAFT OF Ohio TO be Secretary u War.
LUKE L WRIGHT. Il To De Civt! Governor
uf he Philippine Islands
HENRY c IDE. Of Vermont. be vice-C1vtJ Governor
q the Philippine Islands
JOHN G BLACK. OF Illinois to b Civil Service Com
missioner.
HENRY D SAVIOR. - Pennsylvania, be Consul Cen
burg Germany
LAWRENCE O. MURRAY. Illinois. be Assistant
Secretary OF Commerce and Labor
JAMES y. TOIER be Marsha! FOR tho Northern Dis
trlct Of Mississippi
Also a large number Of postmasters. including
the following IN New York;
HENRY + HARMS. AHegany. THOMAS II. DICKIN-
SON. Champlalu; SAMUEL. II. PARSONS. East
hampton: CHARLES T KNIGHT Monroe, ALIEN
AMBER ". MARRIOTT, Rye. and JOHN HEAL-p
j tails
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-05
DR.. HALE oFFIcIATEs AS CHAPLAIN.

washington. Jan 4.-The Rev DR. Edward
Everett Hale. tho newly elected chaplain Of the
Senate clad in flowing black SILK clerical robes.
occupied the chair Of the presiding officer Just
preceding the session, and the body being called
Ia order offered an Invocation His prayer
plea for the wisdom Of heaven in the affairs of the
roveru.ne.t. de referred briefly the Chicago
disastCr and asked blessing on the stricken city.
IL also alluded TO the ceash of the wife OF Sena
Tfoar Of Massachusetts. His Invocation pre-
ecded BY a short scriptuvsl lesson. and concluded
with the Lords Prayer
NJ Hale was warmly greeted by many Senators
a. he occu-sed seat In the rear of the chamber
ard closely observed the proceedings.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-05
THE DOMINICAN ARBITRATION.

Washington. Jan. 4-The arbitration commission
In the claim Of Sala & Co. against the Dominican
Republic held its first meeting here to-day J. NJ.
Cebailos. of NerYork. acting arbitrator fo-
San Domingo and Frederick Van Dyne assistant
solicitor Of the Department Of State. as arbitrator
FOR Sala & Co. H. T. Kingsbury, of New-YOrk
appeared as counsel for the claimant and Henry
g. 3 Heath. Of New-YOrk as counsel for San
Domingo. : second meeting will be held in New
York on the 18th. The claim arises out OF a large
sale OF goods by Sala & Co. the late President
Heuredux. for which the Dominican government
never paid
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-05
SENATOR SHOOT FILES HIS REPLY.

WASHINGTON. Jan. i-senato- s1oot this evening
x"'T ti"f 10 c1ai-rnan Burrows OF the Senate
committee On Privileges md Elections his reply
!" iae charges which viii be presented 10 the
'-'". f' meeting 20 be caile1 this week.
-. NATIVE R. ". Tayler. Of Ohio, who
&C.. ~ -it5asc1 by opponents 81 Mr. SuOot 70
az thh h'ht to prevent tho Senator .rOra re-
-. IS a-iit - Congress had an interview
v;;,c; - senator BUTTONS concerning the protests
,s.eS 49," he@n ilio6 Gr. T2yier win be assoc
ssa&tes EEa9os - - -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-05
HANNA MAKES NO COMMENT.
To Speak Against Confirmation When
Woods Case Comes Up.

cleveland. Jan. 4.-Seuator Hanna sald ne had
- oornnncnt 10 make when the dispatch from
washington announcing the favorable report o.
the Senate Committee on Military All"ES OF oi'e
' -. =, General Leonard Wood shown
80 hin, to-day Mr. Hanna evidently had fuly. eAI
nected the committee report II Is u'u t 80
~ ba .ilI make strong speech against the CON
6rnaf,on o. f7eyaraI Wood when the case Is 1aAs''
an ny the Senate
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-05
PRESIDENT AIDING IRRIGATION.

Washington, Jan. 4.-Serato- Hansoroush. Of
North Dakota. had a conference with the Presi-
dent to-day regarding an irrigation project tn his
State 1t is the desire of the Senator TO have sur
vev and examination made in North Dakota look
ing 10 the establishment OF an lrriS1tloG plant IN
~ scm-a-ld district. The President promised 20
80 Sana;nr Han.LronSh IN svery way p0ssIhle-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-05
THE PopE's EFFORTS FOR PEACE.

London Jan. 4-Iu W. I. Steads The Daily
raper" first issued to-day. is printed interview
which George Lynch, the war correspondent. had
with Pope Plus IN which Re appealed to the Poati6
10 use his Influence with the powers in behalf OF
the Macedonians. Perhaps I have done more.
= ri nos
wish TO interfere in politics unless knoW it will
he efgecIBal SCOl-
there appeared to be a prospect G war and Blood
shed in Colombia, communicated with President
Roosevelt ard received most courteous and cor
II ~ ~ Era-,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-05
NO FEAR OF RICARTEs REBELLION
Exile in Hiding in Manila-SoOut Who
Saved General Smith Garroted.

Manila Jan. 4.-General Ricarte, the exile
from Guam. now in hiding from the authorities
in this city has written letter outlining a
new revolution The matter is not seriously
considered by the government
Perez. who saved General Smith from an am
buscade. and who was Il former Secret Service
man under General Macarthur. has been gar
roted with two companions at San Carlos. for
murder.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-05
TO APPOINT CORPORAL" TANNER.

Washington. Jan. At Nas announced oThclaAy
at the White House tonight that Corporal James
Tanner will be appointed Register or WINS ior th7
T,strt,t of columbia TO succeed Louis A Dent.
the change 10 take place April l. Mr.. Dent Will Se
appointed 10 a post in the consular service. M
Tanner was formerly Commissioner or PENSIONS
and cime 10 WASHINGTON from BrOoklyn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-05
MASSACRE ~ GERMAN NEW-GUINEA.
Punitive Expedition Kills twenty-five
Two Europeans Murdered

Brisbane. Queensland. Jan 4.-The natives Of
Parrhaven, German New-Cuinea. rose on No
ve.nber Il. ard massacred two Europeans. an
engineer named Dowen and a trader. r,fhardt
two Chinese and ten friendly natives. A punt
tive expedition sent against the natives killed
tvartv-ave. The trouble arose from a land
DISPUTE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-05

Albany Jan. A-Willa-d D. Johnson. OF Coopers-
town. and Harry De W. Degroat OF owego have
bean Amounted from the State Civil Service lists
he inspectors for the Department OF Public In
Struction az S. 500 salary
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-05
BENSON GIVES $4,000 CASH BAIL,

Tohn \ Benson Tho Californian charged with
hrtbtng q government official in Washington. who
was arrested here on II Irsday. released from
Ludlow Street Jail yesterday. on $1,000 cash ball.
y hich he deposited IN ten new crisp o!s with 'he
clerk of the United States Circuit Court
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-05
TWO TIMER INDICTMENTS UPHELD.

Washington. Ian 4-The District Criminal Court
to-day overruled tho 3eTurrerS 70 TWO Of the three
indictments against ex-AssiStalt Attorney General
lanes y Tyner ard Harriso7 J. Barrett growing
ont Of the postal iDv~srEauuD- The court nad al
ready sustained the demurrer TO the other ldIct-
mont
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-05
BARON AND CAPTAIN IN \ DUEL.

Berlin Jan. 4.-Ba-ol Won Or,pteda the novelist.
exchanged shots without any result with cavalry
captain whose name has not been disclosed. in
wood near Dresden yesterday, because Of the cap
tains attentions to Baroness Won Ompteda
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-05
NEW INSTRUCTION INSPECTORS.

Ciuayaauil Jan. "A heavy earthquake shoe
vas felt here at s O'Clock this evening
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-05
SEVERE EARTH SHOCK IN ECUADOR.

their work here Their report will be sent
Washington. and will have TO oe made public thel
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-09-06
Poultry Pickings.

Clean out the nests and whitewash
thoroughly.
Better cut two meadows little too
early than too late.
1t is better to darken the place Sc
lected for the nests.
AS rule. hens learn to eat eggs by
having them broken in the nest.
Stale bread soaked in milk makes a
good feed for newly Matched chickens.
Fowls will eat a large amount Of
clover. whether fed green or dried as
hay.
Fowls that fatten easily should have
plenty of exercise, unless being fed Cor
market.
once chickens are stunted they new
er regain their vigor, even with the
most careful feeding.
A mixture of two parts lard and one
part kerosene oil will remove the
scabby formation on the legs.
Charred corn on cobs is a good way
To feed charcoal to fowls, and moth
ing is better for bowel troubles.
Make the hens scratch for a living
but put grain where scratching Will
get IT. or the hens viii not thrive.
On a farm good facilities, good man
agement and good markets are more
valuable than the breed Of fowls.
If the most prolific hens are re-
tanned and the worthless ones market
ed. great Improvement would soon
result.