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New-York tribune., 1905-08-02
PIONEERING IN PANAMA.

Colonel Cook, one of the most versatile and
hard working government officers in the Pan
ANA Canal zone, spoke with the authority OF
expert knowledge In the account which he gave
of isthmian conditions and prospects in yester-
days Tribune His length Of service and the
range and variety of his duties have given him
an exceptional insight into all departments of
isthmian interests, and his report may be re-
ceived with the confidence due to the words of
a man who knows what he is talking about
Especially to be noted is what he says about
the opportunities and the qualifications Of those
who would seek employment at Panama. There
is plenty Of work to be done, and there is good
pay for those who can and will do II But the
isthmus is no place for any young man who
hopes for an easy berth. Workers, not drones
nor ''grafters," are wanted. I'VE want" says
Colonel Cook, "only young men with the spirit
of the pioneer" That is it, exactly. The condi-
tons at Panama are largely those Of pioneer
country. The work is such as is done by pio-
neers. The men who meet the conditions and
do the work must be pioneers.
Their spirit must be that of the pioneer In It's
endurance and self-denial and they must in
addition possess and exercise those qualities not
alone for personal profit but also for the ad-
vantage Of the nation. The miner toiling with
pick and pan, or the frontier farmer with axe
and plough, endures his hardships for the sake
of the fortune which he hopes to win for him
self and his family The pioneer in Panama has
no such hope He has for himself only his
wages or his salary. The great results Of his
labor are to be not for himself, but for the ma
ton and the world.
That fact calls for the highest qualities Of the
pioneer. But we think there will be found
plenty Of men III America who possess those
qualities and who will think II worth while TO
exercise them in the unrivalled enterprise at
Panama
New-York tribune., 1905-08-02

linrton's letter is the set OF charts which ac-
company it, and which illustrate the differences
In the abundance of typhoid fever In different
districts Of Philadelphia. In one, which reIed
on unfiltered water from the Delaware, the
rate was high and fuctuated widely. In two
Others. which were supplied with filtered water
from the Schuylkill not only was low average
exhibited, but this low rate remained practcaIy
Uniform. II may be taken for granted, too
tbst q majority of the few cases of typhoid
fever which occur in community where the
water is filtered originate in infected milk or
oysters.
When once this city is committed, as 1t GER
tainIy should be soon. to the policy Of Ultra
tton. q choice must be made between two sys-
TENS. Where only little land Is available for
the plant, pressure is often employed and the
dufd is merely strained. Where ample space
can be secured IT is common TO use broad. shall
low beds of sand, through which the water
finds its way by gravity alone The flow is
more gentle than with the "mechanicaT sys-
TEN, but the beds can be designed to supply
any quantity that may be wanted. In "slow
sand" filtration large part of the purification
is performed by beneficent bacteria Each of
the two plans has its advantages, and sanitary
engineers find it hard to say which gives the
better results. Nevertheless, fresh canvass or
their merits is desirable before the largest city
In America adopts either of them.
New-York tribune., 1905-08-02
Ie.n-flork DaiIr 0ribr,re
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2. 1905.
TIE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FOREIGN-A council OF grand dukes, minis
tiers senators and other officials was held al
Peterhof under the Presidency OF the Emperos'
St is said that liberal form of national assem-
bly, viii be devised - General Lnevitch, IN
a dispatch TO the Emperor. says that the army
IS il no peril and is ready Tor any TASK
Russian Resistance in Saghalien has apparently
ended the japanese general IN command OF the
expedition having ordered the establishment OF
q civil administration. - Secretary Tart
and his party sailed from Nagasak on the Man
churia for Manila; the Secretary expressed his
warm appreciation Of the welcome given TO him
sn Japan. - The squadron commanded by
Prince Louis OF Battenberg sailed from Gibraltar
on a three months cruise TO American waters.
DOMESTIC.-The President made public
dispatch from the head of the National Board
Of Trade protesting against the retirement OF
Secretary Wilson and stating that public
IN reform OF the crop reports - Ihere
were six deaths from yellow fever and forty
two new cases in New-Orieans. - An ex-
ploson on I~0rsand Islands excursion boat
smperiled twenty persons. - Secretary Will
son returned TO Washington and professed him
self undisturbed by the attacks Of the Southern
Cotton Association. saying he hoped its head
would go 10 President Roosevelt - Gov
ernor La Toilette Of Wisconsin, at Lima, Ohio.
declared that Mr.. Rockefeller chiefly re-
sponsIble for black food" business methods.
CITY-Stocks were irregular, closing weak.
n. Witte. Russian peace envoy, is ex-
pected TO arrive to-day on the Kaiser Wilhelm
der Crosse 80 Two boys were drowned at
Rye, \. Y. after their companions had jumped
overheard tighten the boat - District
Attorney jerome discussed himself as a seeker
Of denomination by independent petition. -
Magistrate Dooley ordered that F. Z. Carlton
be held on the charge OF having unlawful photo
graphs IN his possession, setting the case for
Az - 10. - By a decision OF Justice
ch the widow OF William Ziegler received
p sum Of S2.200000 instead Of a yearly
ace Of S150O00 for life. - r. Fulton
-.Lug issued a statement declaring that Mayor
Mcclellan lacked political courage OF kind that
would entitle him to Citizens Union support.
THE WEATHER-Indications for to-day:
Er 1ier IO n ST vim he
Temperature yesterday: Highest 7s degrees:
lowest G..
New-York tribune., 1905-08-02
THOSE GUNS IN CUBA.

The report that the Spanish government is
trying to get back the guns which 1t left in
Cuba in 1898 doubtless seems strange to most
people who recall that mention was made of
any such transaction in the Treaty of Paris.
The Spanish claim appears to be based upon
Article VIII of that treaty. which provides as
follows:
Spain relinquishes in Cuba all the
buildings wharves barracks. forts. structures.
public highways and other immovable prop
erty which in conformity with law, belong to
the public domain, and such belong TO the
crown of Spain. And it is hereby declared that
the REIMBURSEMENT cannot In any re-
spect impair the property or rights which by
law belong to the peaceful possession OF prop
public private Establishments. ecclesiastical
or civic bodies. any other associations hav-
ing legal capacity to acquire and possess prop
erty.
There Is in that, or In the whole treaty, not
word about returning the guns to Spain. The
Spanish official Interpretation OF the treaty
seems, however to be according to this fashion:
The treaty specifies all 'mmovable property
as being relinquished by Spain. but says moth
ing about movable property, whence II is TO be
inferred that movable property is not relin-
quished but is retained by Spain or is TO be
returned TO her. and guns are movable they
are TO be returned The Cubans. on the other
hand. insist that silence concerning the guns
New-York tribune., 1905-08-02
MUSIC.
A Congress for Gregorian Chant,


An invitation is out Ito all who take either di-
rect or an indirect interest in church music to All
professional musicians, choir masters. organists
and choristers; to the reverend clergy and 20 an
layrnen who love the beauty Of the House or Coo
to take part in an international congress lot
Gregorian Chant, which is TO be held at Strasourg
from August Is 10 L. OF this year. There VIII De
doctrnaI sessions and performances OF chants ac-
cording to the version commanded by Pope Plus
" as well performances Of organ pieces oaseo
on the chants. The doctrinal sessions VIII taAe
place In the forenoon daily, and will be devoted 10
ESSAYS TO be read by acknowledged authorities on
the liturgica historical and aesthetic aspects or ths
o;regorian chant At the public meetings all puohc
discussion will be excluded. but opportunities 1or
mutual explanation and for inquiries and free eA-
preston of opinion will be afforded at the private
meetings which will follow the public Every after
noon there will be practice in the performance OF
the traditional chants in the seminary adJolhlhs
the cathedral; every day solemn PontncaI Fush
Mass will ne celebrated in the cathedral Two
church concerts will be given in the cathedral at
which ancient and modern treatments OF Gresorlan
themes for organ and also for voices Will De pre-
sented The congress will be under the dlrecton
of a local and an international committee OF ar
rangements, the American members or Wrlch are
the Rev L. Bonvin, S. j.. of Buffalo; the Rev r.
Fubr. O. S F. of Los Angeles; the Rev. H. Tappert.
Of Covington; the Rev. n. NJ. Wagner. OF Brooklyn
ard the Rev ]. 3. Young. s. J.. OF New-forA- Inc
interesting character OF concerts Is Indicated by
following programmes;
FIRST CONCERT
Fsnasis on the antphon. 'In patientia vestra x,
orran,st ST. Thomas. strasburx Alsacs-
Introitus In medic 4csSsus va5lt :srst. p ID kyr.
Eeison. Mssa in Donincis per P anHun. -sa.,
sSgfs ssSs ias.gdss gss'5s to ay@n S "
GE9sg1s fE4sg dsa Spfi's pieces Sc ON ~
Fughetta and fggus on the beginning OF 'Tts nissa
est in DomniSis per s7aa, snSS @ ~ z,5.r a1sa.
Alleiuia. Iaudem DOmini &C. w. p 10. ,;;
fughetta on the opening theme - g Bach uT6N
onertoriuu. ,F1lis Reggn. &C. v p s@
Missa in snrnmis s.-....-...i-J. g. Bach Q75O
Ofrertoriun ''DoInne Deus &C. ". 2. 2ol.......--
Variations IN the form Of furue on Ionps o,
peregfnus'' :. Sacn Qfou)
SECOND CONCERT.
Fusus 'Rsnsdieanus'' in fs'tIs eisss. 80: ,..o
Introitus &C ", p sl:...........-
Graduate. "christus factu. est &C. v. ,.
Spiritus." 'Factus repents.' Con
~ $40 O''~'' a. csuiira.a; Cborn lssD
6ousi: t9sis Eighth psalm eRs.,9ssi ,,
Alleuis "ru es sacerdos' &C. W D iS.V V'''-Isop
Variations OF the hymn. "sacris sOlsmn,i....
Trastgs .Conhtsunini. &C
n gSSs Sn Wlso, n s
onertorum Ave Maris &C. w. . sp "'uof ''orn Isso1
the terminat,on or tb, ronrp PrTmptg Paa psalm on
GSmmuno. ''ounqus prudsns.' &C. W p ''O'" -ooc1
Professor s,rssSSrs conssrvasory SS1sm 1sUs
on the ntonstion All NJ Of 2 lor. in ..c.i.i.
-'''''''-'.'.'..-'.'''.-...M ReEer Ceorn 1870
New-York tribune., 1905-08-02
SECRETARY TAFT IN JAPAN.

The visit of Secretary Taft to Japan on his
way TO the Philippines has been marked with
exceptional manifestations of welcome and OF
honor, circumstance doubtless as agreeable to
him as it is pleasing to the American nation.
1t was TO be expected. 1t is q part of the
habitual attitude Of Japan toward America.
The Yankees of the East do not forget the
strenuous service which was rendered to them
half century ago by the Yankees of the
West, nor are they unmindful of the intimate
and mutually profitable relations which have
ever since existed between the two countries.
1t is to be regretted that some persons in
RuSsia-happily, we believe, a very few-have
affected to resent this visit display Of tact
lessness," If not of actual improperly. With
such an estimate of 1t we cannot agree. Amer
leans fully recognize the desrability of the most
scrupulous neutrality as between Russia and
Japan on the part Of the nation which is so
closely identified with their peace negotiations.
But 1t must be remembered that all the details
of Secretary Tafts journey to the Philippines,
including the visit to Japan, were arranged and
settled long before there was any thought Of
or the slightest expectation that a peace con-
ference would be held here. In such circum-
stances, lit seems to us, the highest tact re-
quired that the fixed programme should be full
filed without change There would have been
"tactleSsness" in a self-consciOus and agitated
abandoning of plans as though the Secretary
of War could not trust himself to carry them
out without a violation of neutrality.
1t may be that America enjoys an exceptional
status in this respect This country is so free
from "entanglng alliances" and diplomatic In
uigues that its high officers of state can go
about the world without any cloud of suspi-
cion accompanying them. Secretary Taft did
not, of course, go to Japan on any diplomatic
errand, secret or open. His mission was to the
Philippines. and he visited Japan incidentally
on the way, precisely as he would doubtless
have visited Russia had that country lain IN
his route 1t would be a deplorable error to
suppose that one country could not be courteous
to or accept the courtesies of another without
offence to q third.
New-York tribune., 1905-08-02
FILFERING CRoToy WATER.

The full text Of Dr. Darlington's letter to the
Mayor regarding filtration, printed by The
Tribune yesterday contains several impressive
statements which were not found In the sum-
mary that appeared last week Those which
are the most convincing relate 10 the difficulty
-impossibiliry' the Health Commissioner calls
it-of controlling absolutely the sources Of the
city water supply.
In the FIRST place, part OF the Croton water
shed lies IN Connecticut. and is outside Of the
Jurisdiction Of New-York- Again. the city does
not yet oW-a all that is situated inside this
State. Dr.. Darlington does not believe that
II would be wise TO buy what the municipal
ty does not now possess. The region is al
ready to some extent settled, and various small
centres OF population there are growing rap
Idly. II has been suggested that the city might
furnish those places with sewers and pump
ing stations but the cost would be practically
prohlbltive The same objection would apply
10 a purchase Of the land, ana other objections
may be urged against the policy of acquiring
the property in question Even after the legal
atIe 10 il had been secured, there might be
trouble In persuading the present occupants TO
and habitations elsewhere. What is more. DR..
Darlington expresses the belief that complete
ownership would not be a guarantee against
Eiren, but II they are well founded the large sum
sf money spent in buying the land would be
practically thrown away.
Competent engineers tell the Health Com
missioner that the first cost Of sand filter beds
tdeouate to present needs would be only ST.
tao 600 and though maintenance and operation
n,,ht require an annual outlay OF S9Oo.ooO
nbst s11rn would be less than the interest on
- a,oou,. which IL would be necessary 10
49,, for either OF the two other solutions OF
he problem In his judgment theh' ni'ratio,
EouId be more ef1cacious and more economical
han buying the whole Croton watershed ouo
Eght or supplying the towns aready uieie
nth means for getting ric OF their sewage
NOT tie least significant feature OF DE- Da1-
New-York tribune., 1905-08-02
THROUGH THE VIRTUES OF THE EMPEROR

Our distinguished Japanese visitors have
brought with them not Jnly the accent but the
phrases of Dai Nippon. Those of them who
went through the battle of the Sea of Japan
are unanimous in ascribing. as did Admiral
Togo, that splendid victory to the virtues of
the Emperor of Japan. 1t was through the
virtues of the Emperor that the Japanese
sells were in such perfect condition; that the
crews performed their duties with such admira-
BILE GOODNESS and precision that they had the
advantage Of position, with the sun shining
in the faces Of the foe they had trapped; and.
finally, Commander kamimura of the cruiser
Tokiwa assured the japanese Of this city 1T
the Nippon Club that through the virtues OF the
Emperor it was his privilege to take charge
Of the captured Russian battleships.
At first the phrase sounds somewhat strange
to American ears but the strangeness really
lies in the open ascriptiOn to the Emperor Of
virtues and honors seemingly belonging in
good part TO the speakers themselves. We are
not wont to do things that way, and hence the
peculiar effect which it produces on our minds;
but, as matter of fact, we are familiar enough
with the actuality. And when one comes 10
think of It, would it not simplify matters great
~, besides presenting them in their true aspect.
were we to adopt, mutatis mutandis, the ORR
entail method? For instance, in explaining GER
tain Of his appointments Mayor Mcclellan
might not only avoid censure but present the
case in its true bearing and relation by ascrib-
ing them to the virtues of Leader Murphy.
Such course would be simple, convenient and
honest, would deceive no one and would give
honor or the reverse where it was due. When
District Attorney Jerome directs his lightnings
at the City Hall il would not then be necessary
for the Mayor after the subsistence Of the
storm, to reply to inQuiring reporters: II have
nothing to say, or hereafter, in regard to
what Mr.. Jerome says" That course is open
to misconstruction Some persons might hastily
lump to the conclusion that the Mayor says
nothing because he has nothing TO say, when.
in fact, he could easily put himself right with
the public and give lucid explanation Of the
acts which the District Attorney criticises so
savagely simply by reminding all questoners of
the virtues of Leader Murphy.
At present we are inclined TO go too far
around Our visitors take the short cut across,
and, if their phrases sometimes seem strange
to US, it is only justice to admit that our prac-
tices must seem equally strange to them. Above
all things, let our motto. like that of the Jap
anese, be- Honor to whom honor is due.
New-York tribune., 1905-08-02
DIR. TAFT LEAVES JAPAN
Secretary's appreciation of the Vel
come GiUeR to the Party.

Nagasaki Aug 1.-The steamer Manchuria
with Secretary Taft and his party on board
sailed at a O'Clock this evening. In the after
noon the Secretary and Miss Roosevelt attended
festival given by the Governor at Osuwa
Park. There was large concourse OF japanese
and foreigners. and hearty reception was given
TO the visitors The Ladies' Patriotic Society
presented a large bouquet to Miss Roosevelt
Before departure Secretary OF Taft said;
We were wholly unprepared for the enthusl-
astic reception which we have had at the nan0S
of the Japanese government and people We
feel of course, that this is due TO the kindly
feeling of the Emperor toward the American
government and people, but we are assured rom
public manifestations that the officials and pop
ular wills are in accord During our visit To
Toxic grand entertainments were given n oul
honor and for our enjoyment, and 10 these ou.
interesting visit to kioto, the ancestral capital
where we saw evidences OF the wonderful genius
and skill OF japanese artists and artsans,' was
a fitting climax.
During our stay we were accompanies oy VI
Nagasak and his eStirna bic wife and also the
Count and Countess TeraShfmo, from TOXIC, VINO
looked after the interests OF the entire party OF
eighty-three with the degree Of foresight. carH
and kindly patience that enabled them 10 carr
through the long programme OF functions oul
ing the trip of three hundred miles from foSl'
TO Kobe without a hitch at any iuncture.
The party has had a fine trip through the in
land sea. and there was a display OF fireworks
from launches and sampans when the visitors
reached the Strait OF ShimonoseL
New-York tribune., 1905-08-02
About People and Social Incidents.

weather was such that IL impossible q, h.x,-
the mixed doubles at the Casino this rnorni7r
They will be started fo-mo II the weath.r pAr
mits. IL was a day of wood fires and bridge SAv
eraI of the cottagers entertained at card parties
luncheon given to-day by Mrs st1yv.ssnt
Fish. her guests numbering twenty-six- The table,
decorated with American Beauty roses
Luncheons were also given by Mrs. Fellow. Davis
Mrs. Alfred c. Vanderbilt Mrs Charles NJ Oelrtch,
and Mrs. Fl. A Johnson.
This evening a dinner given by Mrs Gso~x,
5. Scott. In honor OF her daughter. Miss Louis.
Scott. who has just returned from Europe. Ther.
were thirty guests at the dinner Mrs. {. p z
Gilbert also entertained at dinner at her cottsx.
and large number attended the vaudeville sho7
az Freebody Park.
The directors OF the Newport Horse Show have
added three classes the list for ths couatrx
show. Two are for pony classes. one IN which ths
rider and the other the driver shall not bs ever
twelve years old The other class - for harns.s
pairs.
Robert L. Gerry Is the guest OF Alfred c. vaacer-
bilt. at Oakland Farm. Mr.. Gerry denies thar D.
and Mr.. Vanderbilt have formed partnership 4,
racing stable
Mr.. and Mrs Joseph s. Stevens have arrived o,
their cottage for the remainder OF the season
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph A. Tower have arrived rnr
the Eeason-
At the lawn fete to be given az the 2. w vancer-
bit place. on August u. Miss Gilbert. daughssr OF
Mr. and Mrs. c. P. n. Gilbert. viii sell cigarettes
and each purchaser Of cigarettes viii entitled b
a chance In q handsome gold case. which hzs been
given by Mrs. Gilbert
Mrs. Robert Colgate OF Nsu-York. Ia tbs xu.st
Of Lswis Cass Ledyard-
New-York tribune., 1905-08-02

apparatus known as the transformer" the volt
age of a current must be reduced at some point
intermediate between the central station and the
car motor. From the generating plant Of the
Interborough company the current issues under
pressure of 11,0O0 volts. 1t is not deemed ex-
pedient to apply it at pressure higher than
800 or 6O0 Unless some other provision Is
made, therefore, for this second class of service
the sub-station In which it is now performed
cannot well be dispensed with. high voltage
TO begin with, is essential in the interests OF
economy. Electricity can be transmitted over
smaller conductor if the pressure be great
than II 1t be weak. Except in rare instances
the experiment of putting the transformer under
the car has not been made, and the result has
not been altogether satisfactory. And if sub
station is needed for transformers, the convert
ers may as well be put in them, too. Still, If
the immediate realization Of the idea suggested
by 1.-The Review" does not seem practicable, it
should not be forgotten. Some change in usage
may yet render it feasible.
New-York tribune., 1905-08-02
AN ELECTRIC TRACTION PROBLEM.

A possible application of one of Mr.. Cooper
Hewitt's inventions to electric traction is sug-
gested by "The Electrical Review" The device
referred TO is known as a "rectiier" and Its
function is TO change an alternating current into
direct one. Until recently the only mechan-
ism which would perform the work was a heavy
object. outwardly resembling a dynamo and
known as rotary converter" An illustration
of its use may be found in the practice of the
Interborough company. At the main power
house a current Of the alternating type is gen.
Grated. Before IL gets chance to do any work
ii goes 10 sub-station, where a converter turns
IL into a direct current In the latter form II
passes into feeder cables and thence into the
third rail Obviously, If a substitute for the
converter could be found which was light
enough and yet substantial enough to serve as
an attachment 10 the one Of the reasons for
having a sub-station would cease to exist
But there is another reason. With piece of