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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-20
PRESERVE THE SEoUOIAS!

A bill has been introduced into Congress by
James n. Gillette, of California, whose object
is TO avert the complete destruction Of the
larger sequoias OF that State. Though the pre-
else form OF the measure is not known, It's gen.
eral aim is commendable Most OF the groves
OF big trees in Calaveras and Placer counties
are on private lands, and numbering operations
are being pushed there with energy Interior
ence with such proceedings would probably not
be legitimate without purchasing one or more
tracts and converting them into parks. II the
Committee Lands, TO which the bill has been
referred. should deem that policy the wisest and
most efficacious, a report to that effect should
receive favorable consideration The local and
national organizations which have enlisted In
the movement represented by Mr. Gillette are
engaged In a good cause.
There are two species OF seauoia in California
One is found on the western slope of the Coast
Range and the other in the Sierra Nevadas
Though the latter trees are not so handsome
as the former, they are much bigger Many Of
them more than 300 feet in height. and
several have a diameter OF thirty feet. Some
or the earlier estimates OF their age are now
considered excessive, but there is good reason
to believe that n number OF these giants are
between 1000 and $500 years old. There IS
no living object on the continent couparable
with them in this respect They have a uninue
historical interest well as UNPARALLELED size
Were they destroyed America would be robbed
Of one of its greatest wonders.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-20
AMERICAN INFLUENCE IN ASIA.

The President yesterday nominated a con-
sui general to serve at Moukden and consul
10 serve at Antung. The places are new ones.
The ports have Just been opened to Foreign
trade, under the treaty made by this country
with China in October Inst, the notifications or
which were exchanged only q few days ago.
The Washington administration has acted with
admirable energy and promptness IL the mat
ter and the results Of its action Will GouDtlesS
be greatly 10 the advantage of American COM
merce and Of all American interests in that part
OF the world.
PERHAPS the most significant tribute to the
American policy is offered by Russians. A few
days ago they we're saying American policy in
Manchuria and Corea was offensive to Russia.
Now we are told that they admit with some
irritation, that "a great victory has been won
by American diplomacy in A1anchuria." Well,
they ought to know and TO appreciate the magni-
tude of our victory: for there is Dothing in the
case more certain than that ii is primarily and
chiefly Russia herself over whom the victory
has been won. There would have been no need
Of such campaign by America at this time
had IL not been for Russia. For the complete
opening of all Aianchuria was practically as
sured 10 US nine years ago. until Russia inter-
fered and insisted that It should he closed again
and kept closed. The treaty which we have
just made also would have been made much
sooner had il not been for Russia's opposition
After it was agreed upon. the signing Of it was
delayed for some time solely on Russia's &C
count. Even since it was signed and ratified,
and since the ratifications were exchanged
there have been Russian protests against it and
Russian threats that the execution of If would
not be permitted. At the present moment it
certainly looks as though the treaty will be full
filed, or as though there would be some IN
pleasant complications if 1t were not.
The American diplomatic victory is. of course,
a victory in behalf of American commercial in
terests and treaty rights. 1t is more than that.
1t is victory in behalf of that open door prin-
ciple which Is for the good Of all we'll disposed
nations. 1t is a victory for good faith among
the nations in their dealings with China and in
their dealings with one another about China
1t is also, probably, a victory for Japan. be-
cause Japan has all along been identified with
the very principles for which America has been
contending. 1t is. we have said, victory over
Russia; but it is victory over the selfish and in
tolerant Russia of Plehve and AIexieff and
Pobiedonostsef, for and in behaE OF the pro-
gressive and liberal Russia of Nicholas II and
Witte and Lamsdorff and 1Iourayieff II is. we
may hope victory for peace. and for peace
with honor and with justice TO all nations.
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lsn11ork DAILY Gribmirs
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20. 1904.
TIE NEWS THIS MORNING.

coNGREss-senate: The Panama situation
WAS again discussed, but mildly this tiire, Seh-
stor ouarles upholding the administrations pol-
lev and Senator Patterson attacking II; various
resolutions looking 10 an investigation py Ooh-
rress Of the Postofice Department were re-
1erred without debate, 10 the Postcfflce CoIliii!s
sion - House: The House considered MI
Hepburn's Pure Food Bill and anendeo u
Favorable report 10 the House on the ship SUB
sioy Commission plan was ordered oy me com
xnittee on Merchant Marine.
FoREIGN.-A dispatch from Seoul said mat
conditions were becoming more dangerous anu
that co-ea refused 10 listen to Russian com,
plants regarding the trouble caused by the
Corsan troops - The Russian reply IS ex-
peefee soon at Toxic. but II is doubted whether
the concessions win be sufficiently far-reach-
ing - Mr. Chamberlain spoke on his tariff
plans before q large ana enthusiastic audience
Sc the Guiidhan in London. and the Duke OF
Devonshire addressed a meeting at Liverpool
So II reported from Vienna that King
Peter was prepared 10 abdicate his throne ana
allow the powers 10 appoint his successor 80
Turkish troops defeated an insursent band at
Perlepe, near Moaastir: twenty-five were killed
DO&ESTIC.-United States Minister Allen, at
Seoul, reported a penicky state In Corea ana
fears OF riots az any tine. - Information
reached tie state Department that on February
! Blockade of ali Dominican ports VIII be en-
forced against United States vessels. - The
Cabinet discussed the amendments TO the PAN
anna treaty, the feeling being that the proposed
changes, if adopted. win cause delay and embar-
rassment =-= Democratic Senators in caucus
determined to make final effort TO get together
e Panama policy, and named q committee to
prepare Plan OF acuon 10 De pesah To-Day
CTTg-Stocks were strong. - The predic-
fion was made that il Judge Parker were elect
ed President David 3. Hill would be in his
Cabinet 80 4 call for the fifth assessment
on the Sheldon syndicate of shipbuilding bond
holders was made; the proposed plan of reor-
ganizst ton, il was said. would wipe out the
common and preferred stocks - August
Belmont personally conducted handcar tour
OF the subway, a party OF nnanciers and rail-
road men being his guests. - The Appellate
term decided that the Interurban company
must give transfers on the Twenty third-st
line - dinner was given for Mayor Nc
Clelian az the Arkwright Club. - Following
tbs annual meeting nurses OF the Bellevue Hos
pital Training School received diplomas. -
A fire in the Peoples Theatre. in the Bowery.
spread 70 two buildings; flames leapec to the
elevated road structure. - A destructive nre
on the pier used by the Italian and Allan state
steamship lines did $4,000 damage.
THE WEATHER-Indication for to-day
Fair. The temperature yesterday: Highest Ia
degrees; lowest, minus j.
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THEN AND NOW.

Along about last November Mr. Grout thought
he was '-it." He had risen superior TO the OLD
preFerb about swapping horses while crossing
stream He had swapped with profit IL not
with honor TO himself. He had been fiattered
BIZ Murphy, had seen himself pictured as the
Colossus OF the fusion administration without
whom il amounted TO nothing, and he easily
saw himself the Colossus Of the Tammany ad-
ministration Of which he was 70 become part.
He probably believed that instead Of having
gone over TO Tammany and been absorbed by
t. Tammany had gone over TO him md been
absorbed 10y him. As the experienced member
OF The new administration he. OF course, would
be as real directing force. and the great enthu-
siasm manifested for him by Tammany in the
campaign guaranteed that the utmost consider
alton would be given to his personal wishes con-
corning patronage. That was In November.
Yesterday was the nineteenth day of January.
Less than three weeks had elapsed since Mayor
Mcclellan took Office and the reign Of Mr.. Grout
over Tammany began. Yesterday the Mayor
and his Corporation Counsel passed over with
contemptuous silence Mr.. Grouts protests
against the removal from THE City Record"
Of a supervisor chosen by MIR. Grout TO make
room ,or politician from the gashouse district
Mr.. Grout declared he was not satisfied that
the new man Was competent 10 I'LL the place
The work CT THE City Record most closely
concerned his department. lie had had much
trouble from previous incompetence. and was
naturally anxious 10 retain the supervisor OF
his own selection. who was transacting the
business satisfactorily. How could he suppose
that his associate on the Taumany ticket, whose
loyalty was so touchingly manifested during
the campaign. would fail 70 share his views or
at least 10 respect them? Tammany might
want the place, but in common decency IL must
surely yield IN matter SO personal 10 its hon.
ore1 Controller, whose acquisition was one of
Aurp,iys chief titles 10 fame. But no. Mayor
Mcclellan and Mr.. Delany let the Controller
make his solemn appeal, and then without
troubling TO discuss the matter with him ont
voted him Just as II he had been some negligible
hoidovec reforIner
Indeed, II looks much as II that is Whist Mr.
Croft viii be before long In Tamnanv owes
DE has served the Tammany purpose q, bre,l,.
Ing down the Independence OF tie BROOKLYN
oemocracy- He was a useful instrument bu.
Iammany has intention TO accent ,,,n =.
nas own valuation. 1t petted him for mr.
pose. but has no real liking for his afsoc,.,,o,
q austere Independence and his nose az ,o,t,,,r
Tammany assist him in the great work OF al.
m,nister1ns the city government as he had be.
eors Vet Mayor Low assist him. ms no YVES en-
10eS prepared to let Mr. Shepard ass,st hin,
almost up to the hour when the MOI ,uob,tr
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-20
AGAIN THE TAVERN,

Fraunces' Tavern is once more the subject OF
controversy, and the women who were instr1l-
mental in having the question OF It's preserva-
ton by the city favoraby considered fear that
their good work may have to be done over
again. After three years Of persistent work
Mayor Low signed the enabling ordinance
last February, and the members OF the Women's
Auxiliary Of the Scenic and Historic Preserva-
ton Society firmly believed that their efforts
had secured for the city the historic structure
and a part OF the block on which 1t stands A
note of congratulation was sent to the members
of the society, and it was suggested that steps
be taken TO convert the old house. made
sacred TO the people OF the country because
within its ''long room" Washington met his
officers for the last time. into museum OF
Revolutionary portraits and relics.
At recent meeting of the Board of Estimate
and Apportionment it was suggested that the
action taken by the Low administration be
rescinded; threats In that direction were made
and hence the alarm and the protests of the
women. Hundreds OF patriotic citizens who
are in sympathy with the movement for the
preservation OF the old house and who have
aided the women in their work to that end
sympathize with them and indorse their pro-
test. and they Will rejoice with them when
their battle in the cause OF patriotism has been
won
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SERIOUS WORK FOR GERMANY

The statement made by the German ChanceI-
Tor on Monday concerning the war in Damara-
land was nothing short Of startling fort
night ago we commented upon the matter.
which then seemed to be only a Hottentot war
in Great Namagualand, extending no further
than from the Orange River northwar5 to the
karas Mountains, distance of q hundred and
fifty miles. Now Count Won Bulow reports that
the trouble has extended TO the very heart Of
Damaraland, thus involving the greater part
of all German Southwest Africa. Okojundjy,
which is threatened by the natives, is six hun
dred miles north Of the Orange River. and
nearly hundred and fifty miles north of Wal
flsch Bay. Other places menaced are Otjum-
bingwe, Karibib and Windhoek the last named
the most important inland town in the whole
country. The Hereros, or Damaras, from whom
the land takes IT'S name, are numerous and
powerful tribe, and they occupy country pre-
senting indescribable difficulties in the way Of
military operations. Roughly stated, the war
seems now TO Involve a region, chiefly noun
famous, of about 10000 square miles area, and
Of large, though not definitely known, popula-
ton.
1t is obvious that such a war, waged at n
distance of some thousands OF miles from home
is pretty serious affair. OF course the Here
ros although equipped with modern weapons
can be no match for German soldiers. Still, 1t
will take good many OF the latter to subdue
the swarming tribesmen OF Ovaherero, and
many lives will probably be lost to the Father
land before peace is restored That whole coun-
Try has, ever since its acquisition. been source
of continual and heavy expense to Germany,
with little prospect Of ever becoming profitable
tedious and bloody war ia It win not COM
mend Itself 70 popular favor at home. Such,
however, is the almost inevitable price of colo
NAL expansion, and Germany viii have to pay
1t If she is to become great African power
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-20
PANAMA: PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE.

Our special correspondent on the isthmus'
who for some weeks has been sending us
series OF letters which our readers have round
uncommonly interesting and instructive, con-
tributes TO to-day's paper a graphic description
of the two cities of Panama. One, now in
desolate ruins, was the scene OF Spanish glory
nearly four centuries ago, and after few gen
eratlons was the scene of Henry Morgan's un-
speakable infames. For three centuries ii has
been practically abandoned TO the elements and
10 the fora and fauna Of the tropical wilder
ness The other the NEW" Panama, is an I'M
interesting and unhealthful city, upon which
neglect and decay are putting their repulsive
mark.
The suggestion is given by our correspondent
however, that there may one day be a third
Panama-the Panama OF the future, these
TWO are OF the past and present. 1t can be
made out of the existing city. through the
force OF enlightened enterprse-the force that
made the worst pestholes OF Cuba salubrious.
The construction OF the canal and the Ameri-
can control which will be involved Herewith
are looked to for the renovation Of the city and
fits transformation from pestilence to health.
from poverty 10 prosperity. from squalor TO
splendor. Such work is possible-they have
destroyed the pestilence of the Suez Canal ter
minals by destroying the mosquitoes. 1t is
practically assured If America builds the canal.
for this country is not going to send men to
work IN a lazaretto.
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WEBER FIELDS w loot GafiieS
WEST END-2-s-Ntats the Matter With Susan?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-20
BRICK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH REPORT

The year book and annual report OF the Brick
Presbyterian Church at Fifth-ave aud Thlrty-sev-
enth-st. has just been issued. This marks the end
Of the 136th year OF the church's history The book
also includes reports OF the affiliated Churches
Christ Church. No. Dps West Thirty-fifth- and
Church of the Covenant. No. Si0 East Forty-sec-
ond-st The Committee charaeterzes the period COW
cred by the reports year OF work and salts
factory progress. One feature which recetves
especial mention Is the impetus given the depart
ments Of religious and phiIanthropic work bv the
recent remodellng. under the management OF T
Cleveland Cady. of the Brick Church Chapel used
as headquarters by those organizations The stair
way has been shifted TO the centre OF the build
ing, mezzanlne story added and four new rooms
with number Of new store closets. built The
lecture room has been redecorated also
,Ihe membership OF the church has avsra,a.
apout one thousand In the last year The tetsi
offerings as reported to Presbytery Nera st1i ~
an increase of over 81 900 that OF the wear before
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-20
NOTES OF SOCIETY IN WASHINGTON
TFnoM THE TRIBUNE BUREAU.


Washington. Jan. 19,-Nrs. Gillespie. wife OF the
assistant chief Of staff entertained informally this
afternoon at the first OF series OF four teas Mrs
Leonard Wood and Mrs. A. z Bates poured tea.
General and Mrs. Draper gave dinner tonight
In honor OF the German Ambassador and Baroness
Sternburz.
Mrs. John W. Foster and Mrs. Herbert Wads-
worth were among those who entertained at lunch
to dav
Senator and Mrs Dryden entertained at dinner
to-nisht In honor OF Mrs: Carrot A. Hobart The
additional guests were General and Mrs. AlSer
Senator and Mrs, Spooner. the Surgeon General
of the NAVY and Mrs. Rixev, General and Mrs A
T. Bates. Mrs John ". Foster Mrs. Audenreid
Mr.. and Ms. Anthony R Kuser. Senator Frye
Senator Gellinser and Carrot A Hobart.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Adams Thayer. who were the
guests OF honor last night at card party given
by Professor and Mrs. Willis L Moore. returned
to Network to-day.
Senator and Mrs Foraker, who went TO Ohio 70
attend the funeral OF Ex-Governor Bushnell are
expected home about Thursday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-20
MIR. GRoSSMITH'S RECITAL
Mendelssohn Hall.

Georges Grcssmith began a series OF his iuiu1itss
bic humorous recitals in Msndelssohn Hall yestar-
day afternoon. before good sized and capltaly
entertained audience. AS usual Mr.. Grossrnirh
varied his monoloSues all OF subjects
with humorous songs OF his own composition. anu
with limitations OF musical fads Perhaps his songs
better than his monologues; there is something
essentially British about the humor OF the latter
which many people. IN Broadway. may ind
trtfie obvious and this is said with full realza-
ton that Little Mary" and even THE Admirable
Crichton' are not obvious enough for Broadway.
Being British and being Barrie evidently nos
quite the sams.
But In his songs Mr.. Grossrnith Is delicouslT
funny. with trim. neat quiet JUNCTION and
soherly satiricaI manner. His Illustration on tho
piano. also. OF how the air Dolly Gray got into
his head till In Mendelssohn. Gounod Sousa. and n
all the works OF the great composers he heard D.
fore dozen bars were sounded only that refrain.
"Goodby Dolly. I Must Leave YOU. was greeted
with much applause.
But the best part OF his programme was tn'
third and last. which was entirely made I'D OF
satire on modern musical comedy Mr. eros
smith tried to write musical comedy: per
haps he had his heart In this burlesque. he eaAso
his parody Another Girl" which caused a rippss
mirror to the stock characters and the stock
songs and the stock inanities OF present day
musical comedy IN a way TO cause the judicious 20
smile rather in melancholy affirmation than Ia
mirth Mr.. Grossmith is evidently something OF
philosopher. and thinks that IL you cannot maze
fun In a musical comedy at least you can ma1s
fun OF it. Mr. Grossmith viii repeat mis- pTS
gramme Thursday and Friday evenings ans
Saturday afternoon.
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Democracy consented to become his followers.
Tammany likes a man who stands without
hitchng and does not run away with the po-
ltical goods that may be pat in the cart he is
pulling and take them into the warehouse OF
rival establishment Tammany has seen him
run away, and, having profted by it. Is on
guard against itself INDUCING IN the mistaken
trust OF the fusionlsts. Hence Mr.. Grouts dis
regarded protests and some Of the distant
remarks recently made by the Mayor about Mr..
Grout's controversy with the Board OF Educa-
tion II things so on IN this way, how long
vii! It be before Mr. Grout once mere discovers
that Tanmany is a stencil which it IS the
duty OF G thrifty reformer to oppose:
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THE CABINET.
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tFAoM THE TRIBUNE BUREAU
Washington, Jan. 19.-The Postmaster General
and Mrs. Payne gave a Cabinet dinner tonight in
honor OF the President and Mrs. Roosevelt The
additional guests were the Secretary OF State and
Mrs. Hay. the Secretary Of the Treasury and Mrs.
Shaw. the Secretary OF War and Mrs. Root. the
Attorney General and Mrs. Knox, the Secretary
o. the Navy. the Secretary of the Interior and
Mrs. Hitchcock the Secretary of Agriculture and
Miss Wilson. the Secretary Of Commerce and Labor
and Mrs Corteiyou. Associate Justice and Mrs. Oil
YER Wendell Holmes. Senator and Mrs. Aldrich.
Senator and Mrs Lodge. Senator and Mrs. Hanna.
Senator and Mrs Wstnore Senator and Mrs. Scott
Senator and Mrs. Quarles. General and Mrs. Henry
c. Corbin, Captain and Mrs. Cowles. Mrs. W. =
Cameron. Miss Carow, Miss Louise Jones. Senator
Allison and Senator Warren.
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NOTES OF THE STAGE
Robert Edeson Suffers from Injury to his
Eyes-William Morris for Century Stock.

Robert Edeson Is suffering from painfully in
famed eyelids. caused. II is supposed. from CUE
inflicted while applying grease paint with netal
instrument instead of with wood. On Monday
night Mr.. Edeson delayed for some TINS
because when he left the stage he was so oiinde91
with pain that he walked into calcium light anu
bruised himself Last night he was still surerins.
but less than on the night before.
William Morris. formerly a leading player WIN
Mr. Frohman's forces bur who has not been seen
for years in broadway, has been enSaseuu
by Sydney Rosenfed for the Century Theatre st9es
company. He will alternate In leading parts wiz
Edwin Forrest. and often appear In the same cast
The managers OF THE virgnian'' express CUR
prise the number OF ex-cowboys in this city, Anu
they expect soon TO announce the date OF 'Sow
boy night at the Manhattan Theatre. when S osgr
mel Cody. Frederic Remington. Senator thLS
and other cowboys will attend the psrfornzAS~
OF Mr.. Wister's play.