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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-21
DEBATE IN SENATE.
Democratic Opposition Due to Favor
for Nicaragua, Says Ur. Platt.

Washington. Jan. 2O.-In the Senate to-day
Mr.. Patterson. of Colorado. completed and Mr.
Piatt. Of Connecticut. began a speech on the
Panama Canal question Mr.. Patterson de-
elared that the President largely respo1-
sible for the revolt in Panama and announced
his decided preference for the Nicaragua route
Mr.. Platt said the assaults on the President
had been mystery to him. Often these at,
tacks had been in decent English, but some Sf
them had been brutal Mr.. Patterson's speech.
however. had relieved the attacks of their rnys-
terry. for he and Mr.. Carrnack had shown that
the purpose was TO force the construction OF thu
canal by the Nicaragua rather than the Panama
route. the former being the route of the Demo-
cratic party. For himself he was glad that the
mystery Of the Democratic opposition had been
cleared away.
Mr. Platt then argued in support OF the course
of the administration in Panama He declared
that the Democrats lost sight of the fact that
Panama's independence was an established fact
recognized not only by the United States but by
all the great nations Of the earth and II the
United States had violated International law so
had Great Britain, Germany and France
He invited Mr.. Patterson TO Introduce a reso-
luton directing the President to withdraw
did not believe any Senator would raise such a
question He spoke OF the United States as the
trustee OF the commercial nations OF ths world
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-21
RUSSIAN REPLY DELAYED.
a DIVERGENCE OF VIEWS.
rlIeief and DE R0scp Consulted
Manchmrian Rights.

c, Petersburg, Jan. 20.-The first exchange of
.,.rs between the Foreign Office and Viceroy
,lesier ara Baron de Rosen. the Russian Min
,st.r 10 Japan, on the Japanese reply. has not
..s,,,ted In n definite decision. Russia's answer
-robsbv will be delayed a little longer than an
ticpated.
Ar the Foreign Office ii explained IN
General and unofficial way with reference to
.ors,rn settlements at the open Manchurian
,orts that no reservation Was made in the
-,oopnition Of acquired treaty rights. but mas
-ruch as the Russian military and civil au-
charities are now exercising joint control with
China, Russia naturally must be consulted on
questions rising out OF consular representation
including settlements.
A high Official said that the anti-American ir-
ritntion in certain government quarters here
was due 10 the conviction that Japan's aggres-
.iveness was largely the result OF the American
attitude. which. he added. presumably was
based on the fear that the Manchurian treaties
would not be respected, although the United
States was informed months ago that Russia
would recognize them.
The attacks on Japan IN the Russian press
are ceasing. The newspapers print prominently
reports TO the effect that the acute phase is
passing.
A confusion of Olongapo. in Subig Bay, with
on the Yalu River, has led the
Russian press into an attack on the United
States. The statement that Rear Admiral Ev-
ans's squadron was to proceed to Olongapo was
either garbled in transmission or misunder-
stood, for it was reported here that the destina-
tion of the American ships was Yongampho.
This error was made the basis Of attack on
the motives Of the United States by the ''Novoe
vrenya," which in this move the entrance
of the United States into the quarrel. The pa
per says: AT least America will be an open
enemy which is preferable TO a secret one"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-21
NEGRO DIES FROM FRIGHT.
Erp'res IN CeU After Denying
Charge of Murder.

Salem, n. j.. Jan. 2O.-Lerius Baylor. negro,
was brought into court this afternoon to plead
to an indictment for murder III the first degree.
A plea Of not guilty was entered for him. He
then taken back into the jail
While In court he trembling and appar-
emily badly frightened. After being placed in
his cell he collapsed and died within few min
utes. 1t is believed fright killed him.
The negro died just he had completed
confession 10 Justice Hendricixson, of the Su-
prene Court. The confession was not made pub
lie but il is believed to vertify all the facts in
the gathered by the public prosecutor
Baylor is said 10 have shot and killed Oscar
fIendrickson, another colored man, near Woods
town. in this county, in December 1901. He
capped and captured about six weeks ago
near RappahannocK. Va He was brought TO
this city a few days ago. The county authori-
ties paid reward of $500 for his arrest.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-21
PEACE DECLARED SURE.
Russia to Yield-Britain I'm an
A5ckzcard Position.

London. Jan. 20-A dispatch 70 1.-The Pail
MAN gazette from Berlin declares that the
'oiiespondent is in position TO announce posi-
eS mat II has been decided at St Petersburg
mat 1apans wishes shall be met in such a way
~ maintain peace. The dispatch adds that
49, oi,iy question is whether Russia shall de-
,.o, AZ ueclslon TO Japan alone or TO all the
-stern question"
,ss$'a soIu I@slisoowne's reception at the Foreign
-t,udy lo,udy was attended by almost all the
sl1I"assduoIs e. ana ministers in London including
~ <Atiietlcah' russian, japanese German and
~ ~-lt-Ica representatives. The Foreign Office has
Ie1soh 10 DelleVe that Russia Is willing 10 con-
ceue @ practically all OF Japan's demands, but she
Sai-A"t see heF way 10 make a treaty with
sapah recognizing in black and white China's
sovereignty over Manchuria
hussia mas approached Great Britain TO urge
sapan 10 forego this stipulation and TO accept i'm
-eu GleteoI The assurances 10 the same end al
.ea0y given 10 the other powers II IS pointed
@ put al the Foreign Office that Crea. Britain
g neIhg such an interested party is in a difficult
posluon, and can scarcely recommend such a
course 10 her ally
Whether or not JapaD will fnefe+ .o The ,,,,tar
- - On a treaty recognizing Chinese sovereignty
49, Sss MahchuTla the Foreign Office does not yet
-. IL thinks the japanese themselves will
~, oecide until after the delivery OF the Russian
-r.s' Mnlch IS scarcely expected TIN next week
treat Britain has not yet taken steps to ap-
N'i1' oohsuls AT Moukden and An-Tung.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-21
FIRE NEIR NORTON HOUSE
Some of the Guests IN Small Panic
T5CO Cars an Collision.

Flremen Were called last night to extinguish
p small blaze in the uroccuped building at No.
IS East Fourteenth-st.. near the Morton House
Many of the guests of the hotel were awakened.
and among number there was at first small
panic; but the proprietor sent hallboys through
the building telling them that the fire was not
near. majority returned 10 their rooms.
The building was formerly occupied by The
Dairy Kitchen restaurant. Defective insulation
in wires caused the blaze. II was quickly put
out. While il in progress "A northbound
Broadway struck an eastbound Four
teenth-st. car al the corner No one was injured.
and there was not much excitement.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-21
TRAINS STALLED IN SNOW
Men ON SnOzcshoes Bring Food to
the PASSENGERS.
lBY TELEGRAPH To THE TR1RuyE.l

Utica. Jan 2O.-Four passenger trains with two
hundred and fifty passengers board.
freight trains and six ploughs. manned in all
by thirty engines stalled to-day twelve
miles OF the Rome Watertown and Ogdcns5urg
Railroad tracks between Lacona and Mannsville.
sixty miles north of this city. The trains are
about thirty miles north of Camden. The railroad
company has tried to for the imprisoned pas
sengers. Food has been taken 10 the trains by
residents of the villages along the road. travelling
on snowshoes. and the Iacona Fire Department
Is trying to dig out the trains that village.
More than four hundred men are at work and the
railroad company has raised the price of labor
from thirteen cents 10 thirty cents tour.
Five snow ploughs bound north passed through
Camden tonight, and another sent from
Camden this afternoon. They practically use
less. One rotary snow plough struck snow pile
twenty-oiSht feet deep yesterday, and with two
engines behind il, compelled give up the
fight Both the divisions to Rome and Syracuse
and the northern line from Rchland Junction are
tied up completely. All mails for Canada are tied
up in the blockade.
The temperature in this section yesterday ranged
from 81 degrees below at Camden TO 81 degrees
below at Meeker HIlL near Camden.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-21
NEW STATEHOOD ISSUE
Quays Oklahoma Bill Provides
Unrestricted Suffrage for Negroes.
TFRoN THE TRIBUNE RUREAu.I


Washington. Jan. Ex-senator Quay's State
hood bill. offered yesterday. proposing to make
Oklahoma and Indian Territory one State. con-
tains a paragraph which has set the Statehood
advocates to thinking. 1t may have the max
ing of Statehood issue in Congress: per-
haps. also. before the country.
The fifth section of Mr. Ouay's bill provides
that said State (of Oklakona) shall never enact
any law restricting abridgng the right of
suffrage on account of race. color or previous
condition of servtude nor shall any educa-
tional qualification ever be imposed on the right
of suffrage
1t happens that Indian Territory, which Mr.
Quay proposes TO join in Statehood with Okla
homa. has a large population of negroes Should
the two Territories become a State with any
such provision in the Constitution. IT would be
the negroes paradise. and the negro vote would
in all probability prove a tremendous factor in
the control of the new State Furthermore
many of the people who have settled In okla
homa and Indian Territory of Southern ex-
traction, and will fear negro domination.
Such suffrage provisions would preclude the
enactment Of such qualifications as many OF
the most enlightened States of the Union now
enforce. Should a bill with these provisions be
reported to the Senate. the attitude of the DEM
ocrats. all Of whom are for Statehood. would
be Questionable.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-21
ATTACK PANAMA TREATY
DEMOCRATIC ATTITUDE
ThrozCing Rocks at 1t, bat Cannot
Stop Its Ratification.
fFRoM TIE rn1nrNE nurrAu.I

Washington. Jan. 20-"I shall make no set
speech on the Panama treaty. but I shall sit IN
the Senate and throw rocks at it as Il passes
by said Senator TiIInnan to-day and that ex-
preston characterizes the attitude OF tire Denrc-
cratic Senators toward the convention. Asked
il he thought the treaty would be ratified Mr..
Tillnan said: THAT seems to be the general i'm
preston about mere. There seems to be no way
Of stopping it, The Democratic opposition has
degenerated from debate to systematic mud and
rock throwing.
Senator Morgan. who has yet to learn that
consideration OF the Nicaragua route is q matter
OF ancient history. undertook line OF at
tack to-day by introducing bill providing for
that the measure is not introduced In good
tain III Informed persons the idea that the SEN
~ate is considering such proposition and may
have that effect in some sections as there ara
many people who do not realize how inconse-
quential matter is the Introduction OF bill
in Congress The bill will also give Mr.. Nor
gan an opportunity 10 submit q few remarks"
he having given notice OF his intention to do so
tomorrow.
Senator German and his fellow committeeman
were unable to draft a sufficiently adroit set OF
resolutions this morning. and the caucus has
ton of the committees Grduous labors. II is
hoped by the Democrats that this set Of resolu-
tions viii prove a particularly ugly rock to hurl
ct the convention but the Republicans refuse TO
become frightened at the prospect.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-21
SMITHSON'S BODY HERE.
Came on the PrineeSS Irene, and WW
Be Taken to Washington.

The body OF James Smithson. founder Of the
Smithsonian Institution. arrived late last night
the Princess Irene. The steamer did not get
into Quarantine until long after dark She
was met soon after o'clock in Sandy Hook Bay
by the United States dispatch boat Dolphin.
Because Of the darkness. 1t was decided not TO
take off the body of Mr.. Smithson until early
this morning. 1t Will then be transferred to the
Dolphin, and taken at TO Washington
where it Will he met by Professor Alexander
Graham Bell and 4 committee of well known
people and buried after a simple ceremony.
Over the grave there is to be erected a hand
some monument, to stand near those of those
OF James Henry. the first director OF the institu
ton: DR.. Samuel Cross and L. J. NJ. Daguerre,
the inventor of photography.
Professor Alexander Graham Bell was the first
10 suggest that Mr.. Smithson's body be brought
from Genoa, where it was buried, and placed
near the institution he founded. DR.. Bell. who
brought the body from abroad. was taken on
the Dolphin at Quarantine.
James Smithson was an English scientist, and
a natural son Of the Duke of Northumberland.
His mother was Elizabeth Keate Macie. and in
his early life he known as James Lewis
Macie After his mothers death he took the
name Of Smthson. His life was devoted 10 SCI
ence. and when he died in Genoa in 1929 he be-
queathed over S50O.000 to the government of
the United States ITO found al Washington,
der the name Of the Smithsonian Institution. an
establishment for the increase and diffusion of
knowledge among men," Smithson's legacy was
brought TO this country sixty-nve years ago by
Richard Rush. in 10J bags. each containing
1000 sOvereigns.
Mr. Smithson was buried IN the English cerae-
terry of San Benigno IN a tomb which bore no
reference 10 his being the founder OF the Smith
sonian Institution an omission which was rem
edIed several years later. Professor Bell learned
couple OF years ago that the cemetery OF San
Benigno was about to be destroyed. TO be used IS
a quarry, and then began the agitation To re-
move the body. He went abroad about a month
ago TO superintend its removal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-21
FOR HIGH SPEED TESTS.
Effort to RiUal German Record To
Be Made IN Mohazck FALLEN.
Inr rELrqRArH TO TIE rrrnrxrl

IEF TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBTNE.l
Schenectady, y. Y. Jan. 2O-Oficials Of the
New-York Central and Hudson River Railroad
Company. together with electrical experts In
the employ of that company. were in this city
to-day in special car. for the purpose OF hold
ing n conference with officials and experts Of
the General Electric Company. 10 which con-
Germ recently awarded the contract for fur
n.shing the electrical apparatus for the New
York City terminal of the company.
The party. headed by ]. P. Bradneld general
superintendent: A H. Smith. general manager;
c. F. Smith, assistant general manager; +. A
Harrington, superintendent OF the division and
G. Dagger, train master. in charge of w. p.
Potter the electrical engineer in charge of the
railway construction department OF the General
Electric Company, and he escorted the men
through the works of that company The work
which already has been done in connection with
the contract in question inspected and re-
ported upon favorably. after which the members
OF the party returned to the special car and
went over the section OF the tracks between
Schenectady and Hoffman's.
This portion of the railroad, comprising about
nine miles, has been decided upon for the series
OF tests which are to be held shortly, with
view TO securing the highest possible speed for
the electric engines which to be used by the
Central management at the New York terminal
While the tests being made freight trains
W I'll the detour between Athens Junction
and Rotterdam Junction. where the tracks cross
over the Mohawk River to Hoffman's. The road
bed is to be improved materially, that II will
be possible according TO the experts of the
General Electric Company, to equal and even
beat, the speed record made at Zossen, Ger
many, some months ago. when 100 miles
hour made.
1t declared this afternoon that if a suta-
bic roadbed is provided it will be possible to
make n similar showing in this country and
that the Central probably would endeavor to
maintain exceedingly high rate of speed
It's lines in the vicinity of New York City. At
the tests made some months ago the private
tracks OF the General Electric Company, near
here, it was found to be easy to make n speed
or sixty-hve miles hour. A hard roadbed
will make 1t possible to bring this up to double
that figure. it is stated by electrical experts
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-21
TO DROP AMENDMENTS.
assurances from Panama Render
TrcQty Changes Unnecessary.

Washington. Jan. 20-It has been practically
determined 10 drop all the amendments to the
Panama treaty. Assurances have been received
from Panama conced;rg that the treaty will be
interpreted as the amendments provide IN
gard TO the harbOrs. sanitation and The liI-lita-
tion of the cities of Panama and Colon.
President Roosevelt and Senator Ald-ich had a
long conference to-day on the status OF the
treaty The President is taking occasion to dis
cuss the treaty with Republican Senators. with
view TO early ratification. 1t is understood that
he talked this subject with Senator Hanna.
chairman of the Committee Intcroceanic
Canals. at the dinner given last night 10 the
President and the Cabinet by Postmaster Gem
eral Payne II is the earnest desire OF the ad-
ministra tion that the treaty be ratified without
amendments
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-21
TO ADD TO MEMBERSHIP.
Partridge May Succeed Sheldon
G. Vanderbilt Talked of, Too.

The Republican Executive Committee at its
meeting yesterday afternoon decided to recommend
70 the County Committee, which will meet tonight
at the Charities Building, the reorganization scheme
under discussion by the leaders. Briefly it is that
the General Committee be Increased from PIT to
6no and that the dues be reduced from S25 $40.
Frank H. Partridge. former treasurer OF the
plaza Republican Club, under discussion for
the office OF treasurer Of the County Committee. to
succeed George r. Sheldon The name OF Cornelius
,o,de-h;It Was rot discussed in connection with
,ba once although there many stories afoat
about Mr. Vanderbilt taking the place. -
II is understood that the primary call for the
yIIth Congress- District election VIII be authorized
bv The General Committee at its meeting tonight
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-21
COGHLAN'S COFFIN FOUND.
Washed Away in Galveston Storm, 1t Is
Thought To Be Discovered in Marsh.
TpY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.

Galveston Tex. Jan. 20-The metallic coffin con-
tanning the body of the actor Charles F. Coghlan.
which disappeared from Galveston IN the storm of
1900 Is believed have been found at last. II will
be remembered that Coghlan played here a little
while before the practically destroyed the city
He fell Ill and died here. Pending advices from his
family he buried here in a metallic coffin
In the storm his coffin. with many others. was
washed away
The coffin believed TO be his was found to-day on
the mainland across the bay, but, as It is in a
large marsh and difficult of access 1t VIII be the
latter part Of this week before 1t can be brought
to the city In the mean time advices are expected
from his relatives.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-21
CONFERRING IN JAPAN.
Foreign Minister Reports Situation
to PriUy Council.

London. Jan. 20.-Reuter's correspondent at
Toxic says that the Privy Council met to-day
and received long. detailed report from the
Foreign Minister. NJ. Komura. on the negotis-
tons with Russia No statement OF the pro-
ceeeings will be given out at present
japanese newspapers publish report from
Continental sources. the correspondent contin-
pes that Russia has decided TO appeal TO the
powers to avert This is regarded here as
proof Of Russias unreadiness to make satisfac-
tory concessions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-21
ALMOST INCONCEIVABLE.
In Fact, Cutie So-Not McGonigle's Feat,
He Is Well Known-Johnson May Be.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.

El Paso, Tex. Jan. 20.-Clay McGonigle. worlds
champion roper won the roping contest here
day. ropng and tying his steer IN twenty-fcur sec
onds His record is nineteen seconds,
A negro cowboy, Frank Johnson, from a ranch
near San Angelo. leaped from horse to the back
a steer. rode the animal hundred yards. alight-
ed. grasped the steer by the horns. and. setting
his teeth in the steers nose lifted both hands and
threw the steer 10 the earth with his front teeth
alone. deed almost inconceivable
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-21
TOO MUCH LYNGHING FOR HEYWARD.
He Wants Special Laws to Stop 1t in South
Carolina
Iny rrLEGnArr 20 TnE TRInrvE.l ]


Columbia s. c.. jan cO.-The lynching OF a negro
near Reevesville. Dorchester County. about n week
ago resulted to-day in Governor Hayward sending
a special message TO the General Assembly urging
the of special legislation in reference to
lynching He recommends that the great respon-
sbility OF officials directly charged with enforcing
the law be brought home to them. and that more
effective measures be taken for the apprehension OF
persons who take the law into their own hands.
In lieu OF such legislation he suggests that the
Governor be provided with adequate fund TO
suppress lynching.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-21
WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN PANIC.
Fire Drives Them in Nightelothes from
Apartment House-Little Damage Done.

Women. scantiIy clad. some in mems overcoats.
some without Shoes carrying pet dogs. children
and valuable, rushed out of the apartment house
Mt No "a East Ninety-ninth-st. known Hoffman
Court at midnight last night 10 escape fire and
smoke.
The court is a large building containing forty
seven families and there about two hundred
people sleeping In IT when the fire started The
women rushed out of their rooms clad as they
went to bed The firemen put out the blaze in
about half hour. and the excited women re-
turned those rooms not foul with smoke The
fremen could not ascertain the cause of tho fire.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-21
NEBRASKA CONVENTION MAY s.
Committee Declares for Roosevelt and
Webster

Lincoln, Neb. Jan. 2o--The Republican State
Central Committee to-day decided on Wednesday
May g. at Lincoln, the date and place for hold
ing the State Convention TO select delegates at
large 20 the National Convention at Chicago and
nominate State officers.
Resolutions were adopted favoring the nomtna-
ton OF President Roosevelt and Of john J.. Web
ster OF Nebraska. for Vice-President IL was also
recommended that the State Convention nominate
a candidate for United States Senator.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-21
NANTUCKET AGAIN ISOLATED.

Nantucket. Mass. Jan. 20.-Again cut off from the
mainland by ice. the residents of this island have
exhausted their supply Of corn and wheat. and only
q small amount Of wheat and is left. Other
supplies however. are abundant. The steamer
from, Woods Hole made no attempt reach Nan
tucket to-day. An immense field of lies the
northward OF the island, and to-days moderate
weather has failed 10 break IL up
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-21
EXODUS FROM SEOUL.
Many americans LeaUe City-Bad
Element armed.

Seoul, Jan. 2o.-The Emperor Of Corea has
ordered that seven hundred revolvers and clubs
be distributed to the ''Pedlers." who nonni-
ilaIly secret police, and dangerous element.
Many Americans are leaving Seoul, fearing
trouble.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-21
ANOTHER FREE TRADE VICTORY.
Lord Morpeth, Tariff Reform Candidate
defeated at Gateshead.

London Jan. aO.-The bye-election at Goteshead
70 lll the seat In the House OF Commons made
vacant bv the recent death OF Sir William Allan
Advanced Radical has resulted IN victory Tor Joln
Johnson Liberal Free Trader by 4 majority OF l20o
votes over Lord Morpeth. Unionist and Tarin Re
former