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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-15
TILE CONGO SITE

a secondary, or perhaps should say n
preliminary, question has been raised concern
ing the Congo State. The original and funda-
mental question is whether the administration
Of that State is properly conducted. There
have been grave charges against it, categori-
cally made by responsible persons, and II has
been suggested that an international commits
sion should be instituted TO investigate them
To this the Congo State government is report
ed to reply somewhat Indignantly that its adj
mlnistratCn of affairs is it's own business. and
no ones else, and the appointment Of such a
commission would be Incompatible with its dig
nifty and independence as a sovereign State
Thus the question is raised whether other ma
tions have n right 10 NEEDLE with the affairs
Of the Congo State
The argument that they have n right to SILL
pervise the administration of that State is based
upon the historic circumstances Of the founda-
ton OF the Congo. 1t will be recalled that I'm
1888 Congo International Association was
founded by the King of the Belgians the prac-
teal sovereignty of which was recognized by
Europe and the United States by treaties in
1SS4-S5. The Congress of Berlin in 1885 adopt-
ed General Act" erecting the association into
the Congo Independent State, providing for its
government and imposing upon the participant
ing powers the obligation Of accepting media
ton in any dispute concerning the Congo terri
tory. The State was placed under the sover-
eighty Of the King Of the Belgians, its connec-
ton with Belgium being entirely personal
through him. The State declared Itself perpet-
ually neutral, under the Berlin act. In 1889 the
King made will bequeathng to Belgium al
his death all his rights sovereign Of the
Congo, and a subsequent convention between
Belgium and the Congo. now in force, provided
FOR the political union of the two countries at
the Will of the former. though such union has
not yet been effected.
1t is argued that q State thus created and
organized is still subject to the supervision and
supreme control of it's creators, 10 wit the sig
natory powers OF the Berlin act of 1885, ana
that therefore those powers, or any of them
have a right to investigate the ways and means
Of Congo administration. This in IL measure
seems to have been conceded by the State itself
IN 1880, when il sought the sanction of an IN
tcrnational congress 10 the imposition of duties
I on imports. The fact that the powers did not
oppose the convention looking 10 annexation tn
| Belgium is explained on the ground that Bel
| gium itself IS In much the same status BEING
n State created and maintained by international
guarantee. There seems TO be record that
/ the international guarantee and control which
/ certainly existed in 1885, and without which tho
Congo would probably not haya been formed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-15
THE COLER PUZZLE.

The latest number OF 1.-THE Independent con-
tains an article the Growth of CONNER
casm in Politics" which IS said to he by
Hon. Bird :. Coler. former Controller Of New
York City" We desire TO call II TO the atten-
ton OF The Brooklyn Eagle's" expert in the
higher criticism. For our part, we should think
il quite Coerian in most respects. but we con-
fess 10 n disability in these matters and, as THE
Eagle" has limited that there are peculiarities in
the composition or verbal inspiration, or some
thing of that kind. OF the Colerian writings we
should like 10 have its intelligence directed 90
this specimen THE Eagle" has pretty broadly
limited that Mr.. Coler does not himself write the
articles which from time 10 time appear over
his name, and has offered TO give Mr.. Coler
proof that his name is being msapplicd. If he
has any curiosity on the subject. We haven't
detected any such curiosity on Mr.. Coler's part
whether because he knows that his name is not
used without due authority on his part not
cannot tell SO the interesting literary
problem Is rs yet unsolved.
We do not see anything in this latest article
too foolish 10 have been produced by Mr. Coler
himself, nor anything too wise 10 be within the
possible range of his intellect. The only thing
that would make us in the least suspect that the
name of Mr.. Golfer had been stolen by somebody
else is the subject itself. After Mr. Golfer had
published bitter articles on commercialism in
Politics attacking Richard Croker, and then
when he wanted Cookers, support explained
that they were all Joke 1t does not seem
likely that he would be so lacking in a saving
sense OF humor and in self-reSpect rs 10 make
the same old joke and with serious air again
talk commerclalism in politics with anecdotes
clearly indicating Richard Croker But we
make no claims 10 cleverness in the higher criti-
clsm, and leave the question to "The Eagle"
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WHY UsURP THE COURTS DUTY

The Republican National Committee is to
meet to-day in Chicago to pass on the prima
facie credentials of delegates to the national
convention and to prepare Il temporary roll OF
delegates elect to that body. The only contest
before the committee likely to threaten Repub-
lcan harmony or cloud Republican prospects is
that from Wisconsin. Two sets Of delegates-at-
large from that State, coming from two rival
conventions, ask for recognition. Meanwhile
action is pending in the Wisconsin courts to
determine which was the regularly organized
AM legally qualified State convention.
L nder the circumstances. why should the COM
mittee now, or the convention next week, under
take in advance to settle that question?
Obviously any decision made now could not
be linal-ihat, under the laws of the State. can
come only from the courts OF the State.
At its best the convention is powerless; and,
in so far as il ceases TO he powerless its action
must become mischievous. If it should decide
as the courts afterward DO. ii would be I'M
potent til they render their decree. If It should
happen to reach an opposite conclusion it would
only have succeeded in making itself ridiculous
and in injuring not only the faction il hefriend-
ci. hut the party in Wisconsin and the national
candidates.
No Injustice can be done the Ia Toilette fac
ton or the Spooner- Quarlcs faction by RENTING
the whole question of regularity 10 the courts.
which alone are competent 10 settle II. Such
remission would bind both factions morally to
accept the result. and would leave neither any
basis OF complaint against the national organ
iZation or any ground for sulking in the national
canvass. Every consideration Of justice and
policy urges the admission OF the two sets OF
delegates-at-large from Wisconsin 10 the con-
vention on equal terms.
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ii would be instructive TO find out. Alderman
Downing's ordinance seems however, singular
~ III adapted 10 serve the purpose which he has
In view. All that ii requires Of the companies
is the posting Of a copy OF ii in every open car,
the passengers themselves being compelled 10
maintain the rights which ii bestOws upon
them. II passenger should request" person
standing in front Of him TO "vacate," he could
not appeal TO the conductor with any assurance
or reasonable expectation OF obtaining his sup
port. The companys servant. ever watchful of
his own interests, would probably give the sup
plicant a piece OF his mind, but nothing elseI
We do not see how the intruder could be
promptly expelled If he chose TO stand pat"
nor would he much risk OF being eventu-
ally handed over TO a policeman and brought up
for prosecution. IL Mr.. Downing is really
anxious 10 determine by practical test the adj
visibility Of attempting TO assure seat to every
passenger in an open car, he should require the
companies TO do something more than display
the text of his ordinance in their cOnveyances.
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YACHTS AND HORSES.

Tomorrow the most popular of races in this
country the Suburban Handicap, will be de-
clded at the Sheepshead Bay course of the
Coney Island Jockey Club. The president of
that turf association Mr.. William X Wander
bilt will probably not be present, as he has
been OF late intensely occupied with the man
agement Of his fine stable in France. His colt
Turenne was second in the Grand Prlx of Paris
this year, and even to get second place in the
richest and most noted contest of the kind
under the Gallo tricolor is n high honor and a
coveted distinction. Edmond Blanc, who is by
far the most fortunate turfman in any part of
the entire Continent of Europe captured the
great prize with his colt Ajax, son of Flying
Fox. NJ. Blanc had three starters for the
French stake, and his cOlors were first and
third, with one of his three colts unplaced. On
both sides OF the sea racing is amazingly popu-
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NOTES OF SOCIETY. IN WASHINGTON
tFRoM THE TRIBUNE BUREAU

tFRoM THE TRIBUNE BUREAU.l
Washington, June 1.-THE marriage of Miss Carol
Simpson. daughter of Colonel William 4. Simpson.
Z. S. A, to Valentine Chapel OF Eew-London,
Conn. viii take place on June 20. at the home Of
the brides parents, in Q-st The Rev. Father
Buckley, OF ST. Matthew's Church. will oficiate
Owing to the absence OF Colonel Simpson. who Is
on duty IN the Philippines. Miss Simpson viii be
given in marriage by Lieutenant William Fitzhugh
Lee Simpson. her brother. who will be graduated
at West Point tomorrow. Miss Elizabeth Good
win daughter OF Captain Goodwin. T. S. N. will
act as maid of honor. and the best man will be
George Chapel. of NewYork. brother Of the bride
groom
Miss Isabel May has returned from short visit
to Mrs Reginald c. Vanderbilt Mr.. and Mrs
Henry May and their daughter have postponed their
trip abroad. and viii remain IN Washington until
July when they will open their cottage at South
ampton Long Island.
Mrs Fairbanks. wife OF Senator Fairbanks. and
president general OF the Daughters OF the American
Revolution returned 10 Washington to attend the
June meeting OF the national board Of the or
ganizat!on.
Associate Justice and Mrs. Holmes. who visited
Boston after closing their house here, went to-day
TO their country place az Beverly Farms. Mass.
General and Mrs. Henry Rochester left here yes
terday for their summer cottage at Martha's Vine
ward Frederick Townsend Martin. brother OF Mrs.
Rochester who has been their guest. has returned
to New-York.
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VAR VIEIVS OF EXPERTS.
Necessity for Haste by Japanese IN
Manchuria.
1rRoM THE TRIBUNE BUREAU

TFROM TRIBUNE BUREAU
Wosbfncton June 14.-The reports that the
Russians are proceeding southwark in Man
churia and the Japanese are going northward
from Fen5- Wang-Cheng lead the military OBJ
servers here 10 regard the situation In that To-
calitv rs fraught with as much interest as the
unknown and unknowable conditions at Port
Arthur There is little reliance placed on the
predictions of battle at the latter place on any
given date OF course. those on the ground and
those who possess information from trustworthy
sources can make an estimate of the time Of coll
lision. but at this distance from the scene of
activity American officers say there is obtain
able nothing which win serve a better purpose
than that of wild guessing.
There Is still difference of opinion regarding
the campaign OF the Japanese at Port Arthur.
although the dispatches tonight give the inn
preston that the plan COntemplates active work.
One of the elements which entering
vitality into the situation is the rainy season. and
II is undeniable that unless the japanese hasten
their campaign at least in Northern Mauchuria.
they win be obliged to delay movement oftroops
In any considerable number until dry weather
comes again.
No one will take the responsibility OF predict
ing results at Port Arthur or elsewhere in the
near future Officers say that Port Arthur can
be taken. and that the devices of modern
fare make the reduction of the Russian base
possibility which, under the direction of skill
full generals and the employment of mobile ar
tillery. might be effected in a few days. There
is no getting away. also. from the feeling among
the experts that the Japanese viii do something
brilliant. but conservative military view stiu
clings to the belief in great difficulties which
tho japanese can overcome quickly only by
usual operations or very fortunate circum-
stances
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LEVI z. LETTER LAID TO REST.
Prominent Men at Funeral Services in Wash
ington-Mrs. Roosevelt Sends Wreath.

Washington. June 14-Fuueral services for Lew
T. Letter who died at Bar uartOr. Me- last week'
were held in ST. Johns Episcopal Church when
Mr. Letter attended. late this afternoon. the Kew.
Roland Cotton Smith, the rector, and his assis-
taut the Rev. +. II Bieglow, officiating. Many
representatives Of official and social life az the
capital were present IN compliance Win u's
wishes of Mrs. Letter the services were Simple
consisting only OF the Episcopal burial ritual aNu
the singing Of a number OF hymns by the vested
choir Of forty voices. supplemented by quartet
The music Included Peace. Perfect Peace, Lsd'~
Kindly Light Il Heard . Voice" and 'NeaTe''
Ny God. to Thee"
The pallbearers included CHIEF Justice Fuller,
Secretary Hay Representative = X Ellt' Ho'S,'
T Lincoln. Secretary Hitchcock. Secretary D =
IanEIey, of the Smithsonian Institution; James -
Smith. of New-YOr1. and John Fl Mitche4' U NJ
Illinois Trust Company, of Chicago. IT, Z,
There were numerous HOral pieces. IlcIu'4lsss 80.
wreath from Mrs Roosevelt. and tributes tts Ia.
Mrs. Hitt and Mrs Townsend. y cross OF oFeIHS'
rested the coffin ,l. az
Tho body placed IN a receiving yau f,, r.
Rock creek Cemetery in che presence or tiT rh
lily. Mrs Letter Miss Daisy Letter ana 49, "a
Letter and tne officiating ClerSyInen VINO re'1 -
COfuulittal service.
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NOTES FROM NEWPORT.

10y TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE-i
Newport r. l., June 1i.-There were many ar
rivals Of cottagers at Newport to-day for the sea-
SON and BY another week the majority of the
summer residents will Be here Among those who
came to-day were Mr.. Goold Redmond Mrs. Araold
Hague Mr. and Mrs George ". Wells, Mt ana
Mrs. j. r. Lane. Mrs James P. kernoch2n. Mrs
] Stewart Barney and Mrs. Heller r. Bishop
Miss Angelica l.. Gerry. daughter OF Mr. and
Mrs Elor!dse T. Gerry arrived to-day for the sea-
son, Joining her mother at Seaverge
Mr. and Mrs Pembroke Jones left here tonight
on the steam yacht Narada. for New-York. where
they will remain fO- several days.
Mrs Frederic Nelson. who has been the guest
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Reginald C. Vanderbilt, az Sanuy
Point Farm returned 20 New-IOrk to-day
Mrs Richard Townsend, OF Newly OK. IS ths
guest OF Mrs. r Burial Hofmann. -
Commodore Archibald Watt arrived ut Newport
this afternoon the steam yacht AineflCSi
Captain De Chair. OF the British Embassy. az
washington, was IN Newport to-day VISITING
friends He paid an official visit 20 tho torpedo
station. - -, - .,.,1 -
tNalr cottage from New-York this week
Tho C;oosebcrry Island Club will open tomorrow
for the season. During last spring many aI'StS-
lions we're made at this popular resort OF the cot
tagers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-15
MORE BRIGHAM WILL LITIGATION.
Heir-at-law Sues to Recover One-sixth Of
100000 Left for Hospital.

Boston. June H.-More litigation over the win Of
Peter Rent Brigham. OF this city who left a fund
of S. 100000 10 found hospital for the poor de-
veIoped to-day when heir-at-iaw instituted an
action to recover one-sixth OF the fund. Recently
the United States Circuit Court decided. in the
case of n suit brought by one of the testator's
nephews that the gift for the hospital was entire
ly valid forming exception TO the rule against
perpetuites.
In addition to the suit. the trustees OF the
proposed hospital have brought action IN the same
asking be instructed to the effect of
the validity OF the residuary clause of the Brigham
will, under which the hospital gift was created
The purpose of this is TO have all interested parties
join in one action and all be bound by the ultimate
decision MIR. Brigham died in ISL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-15

and maintained, have ever been renowned or
abrogated; in which case they assumably
still in full force.
However these technicalities may be decided.
it might be the part of wisdom for the Congo
government instead of resisting. TO invite and
TO facilitate the fullest possible international
scrutiny of its affairs. The natural interest of
the powers in its affairs and their moral re-
spOnsibiities and privileges in relation to them
are obvious and indisputable. If the Congo is
msgoyerned, the world is entitled TO demand
reform. and such reform should be wrought at
the earliest possible date. If it is well admin
istered, that fact should, for its own credit, be
made plain to the world. For the Congo to re-
sist and resent scrutiny might at any rate pro-
Guce an unpleasant impression that there was
something which Il wished TO conceal.
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THE DIPLOMATIC CORPS.

TFRoM THE TRIBUNE BUREAU.l
Washington. June 14.-Sir ChentuEg LANG Cheng.
the Chinese Minister, who has been sightseeing
in New-York for the last two weeks with Prince
Pu I.un will return In a few days. the Prince Is
about to sail for his native land. Later the Min
lister will go Mexico present his credentials as
Minister from China to that government HIS
brother is in Mexico and on the arrival OF the
Minister n legation will be established there
The Minister from Sweden and Norway left here
for New-York yesterday and sailed to-day for
Europe. c. Hauge. the secretary will leave Wash
ington for Bar Harbor tomorrow 10 establish the
legation for tho summer months.
Don Joaquin Calvo. the Minister from Costa FSica.
will remain in Washington with his family and
staff until after July 4. when they viii probably
go to New-Iondon to remain until cool weather.
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INCOME ESTATE ACCOUNTING.

The supplemental accounting Of the Title G-~,
antee and Trust Company. Jennings Scott 1"0~e~ go
and David j. McCornb. as executors or the 800 ~
OF James Jennings McCCmb. which was hleu i. -
SurrCGate's Court at White Plains yesteru-1S' -
NOT show the amount which Mrs Fannie McConl
TIerzog inherts from the estate under decisO s,u
the Court of Appeals. which declared Volu :. .e
In the will of her father. providing tha'' - an
married Mr. Uerzog, she must be content w.
annuity S1l.000 The Court of Appeals A0i a., the
her marriage did not invadate her sha "a zoo ol
residuary estate. which amounts 10 about Mrs.
The accountnls shows that on January ! ,, T
Herzog received S25 eco as and ON the Va for
Ing day Sl20000 her income Iesacies nssssing
her On April p she received $500 more. iaAA-''
a total of $4,000.
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lar and crowd compelling in this season of 1904
1t may be considered matter of regret that
the members of the New-York Yacht Club and
their neichbors and friends and, above all, the
fair devotees of yachting in this part OF the
world, will be extremely busy this week, and
may therefore pay less attention TO the Sub
urban than they otherwise would. In no small
proportion of the successful social clubs in New
York, Boston, Philadelphia and elsewhere there
Is a divided allegiance when yachting and rae
ing dates come into rivalry. Nevertheless, the
Suburban is generally expected to bring to-
cether glittering multitudes of enthusiastic adj
mirers, while the graceful vessels which dance
over the waves will not be left solitary.
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high official of the Suez Canal has made a
report declaring that malaria has disappeared
from the territory upon each side of the famous
waterway, because of the energetic and unflag-
Ging warfare waged against mosquitoes. This
assurance ought TO give unbOunded encourage
ment to the heroic knights who are battling so
Valianty against these vicious insects, especially
in this hemisphere. When the Americans as
semble hosts OF workmen to continue and COM
plete the gigantic task in Panama, the triumph
in sanitary progress achieved at Suez will make
their hearts beat high with hope.
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AT THE WHITE HOUSE.
GrRoM THE TRIBUNE BUREAU,

Washington June 14-Nicholas Murray Butter
nresfdent Of Columbia University has been a guest
at the White House for several days. The Presi-
dent entertained George ]. Gould at luncheon 'niS
afternoon. -.
Representatives Dayton and Hughes had an me-
view with the President after the Cabinet neetihs
TODAY concerning Republican prospects in their
home State West Virginia.
General Powell Clayton. Ambassador 10 NieNicO'
called on the President to-day.
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THE CABINET.

TFRoM THE TRIBUNE BUREAU
washington. June H.-To-day's Cabinet meeting
was brief one. owing to the absence from the Guy
of the majority of the members Secretaries Ray
and Hitchcock quickly finished the business appeI-
tanning 10 their departments and went away. Sec
rotary Cortelyou and Attorney General Knox
stayed an hour longer. The Attorney General was
congratulated upon his succession to the seat occu-
pied by the late Senator Quay. and regret was eX-
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miss LANA moRToNs FUNERAL.

Paris. June 1.-THE funeral of Miss Lena MOl,
ton. daughter Of Levi T. Morton. who died HeIs ~
June 10 from the effects OF blood poisonns io"I'.-
ing an operation for appendicitis. took pV'es ms
morning at the Church Of the Holy Trlnl'y- %s, 49,
Americans including Ambassador Porter anu' ~
STAFF of the United States Embassy. were plNSTs5s
The Rev. Dr. MOrSan conducted the service,
body was deposited temporarily in the m0rt1A''
oh
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-15

Most Of the firemen the coast steamships
have decided TO bear such ills they have
rather than fly to others which they know not
Of and have wisely concluded not to go out on
strike. In fact the feeling against strikes APP
pears to be gaining strength among wage earn
ers, whether not they are members OF labor
unions.
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ELeRlDeE 7. GERRY coNVALEscENT.

Newport. r. l.. June 1A-CommOdore El''' -
T. Gerry of the Network Yacht club. WHO ~.
been confined on board his yacht the Electra 0y ~
attack OF rheumatism, declared himself eoh'a
cent to-day and in better general heeith t siness
otfairs "a usual and on the first real warm i t-
will return TO Seaverge his summer cottage WIZ
the Inenhers of his family.
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PRESIDENTS REPLY TO KING CARLOS

Lisbon June liking Carlos has received "Vs'
cordial telegram from President Roosevelt N eO-
nectlon with his maiesty's visit to the Unl'sN
states flagship Kearsarge on June To- when ne VT
entertained al breakfast BY Rear Admiral baiA
and Inspected the ship.