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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-02
NEGOTIATING FOR FUSION.

The conference Thursday evening cannot
be said to have far advanced the fusion move
ment, but 1t had, at least, negative virtues. No
position was taken from which it will be en-
barrassing for any TO withdraw hereafter;
furthermore there was no display of irreconcl-
able differences, though divergent views were
freely expressed At this stage such disagree
ments are natural and not TO be regretted.
They may be fairly interpreted as indicating a
strong interest in the undertaking which present
negotiations are expected to result in commend
ing to public support Indeed. we should not
have objected to a somewhat liveer expression
Of individual opinions
1t is not to be denied that the opposition to Mr..
Jerome as the candidate for Mayor was more
stoutly maintained than was the advocacy Of
his nomination by Mr.. Cutting, who perhaps,
labored under the disadvantage of having moth
ing novel to say on his side of the case, and
who could, or would, give no assurance that Mr..
Jerome would accept the nomination for Mayor
If it should be definitely offered to him On
that subject Mr.. Cutting remarks that it is not
yet time to ask for Mr.. Jerome's consent, mas
much as there is as yet nothing to tender. That,
of course is quite true; but there is. neverthe-
less q certain absurdity in the implication that
it would be premature or indecorouS to ascertain
the exact state of Mr.. Jerome's mind. However,
no particular harm Is done by such a profess
sion Of diffidence. Another conference will be
held next week and in the mean time Republi-
can leaders are wisely and Loyalty saying and
doing nothing to make final agreement on the
best candidate difficult
We are glad to observe authentic statements
in correction of the view which was perhaps,
getting TO be entertained, that the Republican
organization and the Citizens Union were com
hitting themselves to a radical scheme Of what
is somewhat vaguely described municipal
ownership" There is a general and strong be
lief that the time has come to take decisive
steps for the defence of the public against the
domination of corporations holding or seeking
great franchises. Public sentiment is undoubt-
eddy In accord with the provision of the charter
looking to short term franchises and to a clear
control by the city Of the corporations posses
sing them. Municipal operation is a very differ
ent thing. On a large scale it is, at present
virtually impossible, and we do not expect to
see it ever put into practice except within e1-
tremely narrow limits.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-02
TIE TREASURY OUTLOOK.
See opposite page for subscription ra

The Treasury statement for August seems to
confirm the belief already expressed IN these
columns that the fiscal year 19O5'O6 II II yields
no surplus, will at least breed no deficit The
excess OF expenditures over receipts for August
WIS 81 733 567 The excess for July was S13,-
S57 1858: so that the net deficit for the first two
months Of the new fiscal year reaches s1S5S9.-
go. At first glance this might be held to be
highly unfsvorabIe showing Our neighbor 1.-The
World" already announces that dendt OF Soo'-
100000 .is now promised for the end of the
year" But examined more closely, the August
statement iustifes no such conclusion. Every
fiscal year begins badly. and it is only by COM
norin1 Treasury opera tons for the first two
months Of 19O5-o6 with those for the first two
months of 1904-'05 that an accurate view OF
the Treasury situation is obtainabe-
Last wear from the outset a deficit was clear
" indicated, and on the returns for July ana
August there were some prophets rash enough
to predict deficit for the full year OF S144,ooo-
600 The actual losing balance was S24,5oo,-
als But the deficit for July and August alone
was SOB 100 336. This year general improve
u,ent In conditions Is noticeable Inc losing
balance for July was $13,S57,S 1855. against Sli'-
8oo612 for Juir, 1904. The losing balance Tor
August was 81, 733.567, against s6.8s2'6oS for
Ineust 1904. So far the Treasury's gain on
Iris wears operations has been $500, lOo-more
man one-ffth OF last years total deficit An
e,,,e, hetterment. month for month will more
fhsn close the gap between receipts and ex-
,,endit11res. Like July, August registered a
material patn In income. Customs payments
nero heavier than they were year ago, July
.nd August together showing an Increase or
yearly SSOOOOOO Internal revenue receipts
vArs also 100000 larger but contributors
S.om miscellaneous souroas fau on about ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-02
aesp:Dork DAILY Grihn,ts
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1905.
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FOREIGN.-The London weeklies praise Pres
iGent Roosevelt for his work for peace, and say
that Japan was forced by inexorable conditions
TO sacrifice her demand for an indemnity. -
Emperor Francis Joseph OF Austria sent DIS
patches of congratulation on the conclusion OF
peace to the Car and the Mikado. - Ger
many has nearly one thousand cholera suspects
under quarantine. - Eight hundred follow
ers of Boris Sarafon left Sofia, and Turkey ex-
Great Eastern Railway in England left the rails
at Witham, and, plunging into the station,
caused the death of ten persons :" Inc ne"
Governor General Of Warsaw is expected to de-
clare the termination Of martial law there -
4 hurricane has caused considerable damage TO
the banana plantations of Costa Rca- - The
opinion is expressed that it may take months for
the commissioners of Sweden and Norway TO
agree on the terms Of separation OF the Two
countries.
DOMESTIC.-The japanese ENJOYS in Ports
mouth. instructions from the Emperor, re-
fused to consent to an armistice before the
signing of the treaty, and an agreement was
accordingly drawn up providing for an armis-
tice when the treaty should be signed. -
Under letters received at the venezuelan leea-
ion IN Washington, testimony in the damage
ait against the New-York and Bermudez AS
ohalt Company will be taken in this country
- Chicago ofhcials plan to make test case
of the arrest Of TIE Manhattan Insane Hospital
attendants There were thirty-ntne new
cases and four deaths from yellow fever in New
Orleans - Four men were killed and three
injured by the bursting Of q ffty-hve foot ny
wheel at McKeesport, Penn. - A dlspatch
from Baltimore said that New-Iork synol esS
had purchased the Suffolk and Carolina Rail
vay - The new turbine steamer Victorian,
Of the Allan Line. went aground above quebec
CITY-Stocks closed weak - 1t was the
General opinion that District Attorney Jerome
WouId not be the nominee for Mayor the
fusion ticket It said that Senator
renew would not be asked to resign from the
Fo,ita BILE. Agricultural reports showed
that tho cotton crop this year was a record
breaker Metal workers struck and tied
up work on many buildings - Two men in
an automobile which was struck by a fast ex-
press train near Atlantic City escaped by jump
ms. No reason could be assigned for the
suictde of Bronx man in a 59th-st hotel
THE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. for to-day:
Cloudy light south winds, becoming easterly
and fresh The temperature yesterday: High
est u degrees; lowest, 50.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-02
THE Talk OF THE DAY.

boom in the banana trade in England re-
minds correspondent of THE Liverpool Courier
that it Is $40 years since the fruit discov
cred by English merchant adventures. In 1865
is to be found the earliest reference to the ba-
It is in Captain Laudonniere's second
Voyage unto Florida" in that year and the
year following. Here is the passage, and 1t will
be observed the word is spelled "Ananas': DO
mnica is one of the fayrest islands of the West
full of hills. and of very good smell Whose
singuarities desiring to know as we passed. and
seeking also to refresh ourselves with fresh water
I made the mariners cast anker, after we had
sayled about halle along The coast thereof. AS
soon had cast anker. two Indians Gnhabi-
tants Of that place. sayled towards us in two
canoes full of fruite OF great excelencie, which
they called Ananas"
F1eldng-How time changes mani There's
Battser. A dozen years ago he was so engrossed
with the teams on the dfanond that ne cared roT
in his family. You know he has wife and eight
Rhuns-well. that isn't so much OF a change.
He has simply transferred his interest to his home
nine-Judge
Randolph r Freeman printed the first newspaper
Issued below the level of the sea. It comes out
at Indio. a station in the Mohave Desert en- the
Southern Pacific Railroad. He calls it THE Sub
marine" He once described his journal as the
low downdest Newspaper on earth; he uses paper
Of submarine tint" and announces that his
Office "is located ~ feet from" -. His editorial
departments called "Along the Coral Strand
and THE Undertow." and his funny department is
dedicated McGinty. Another Mohave Desert
Journal is published at The Needles and is called
The Needles Eye"
Cholrboi-Oh. Miss Caustique. pway be consider
ate and put out OF me miserwyl
Miss CaustiQue-AF right. Wait minute till l
run upstairs and borrow my brothers gun.-tChi-
cago News
The King of Siam is ardent automobilist and
his ''scorching" has worried his Minister'S who
anxious about the safety OF the royal neck. They
presented to their august master the following pc
tition:
'At the service OF your majesty there bearers,
and when time presses carriages. We therefore be-
seech you to give up the Of motor at
least to go at more moderate pace This is ex-
pected by the dynasty and your people We have
been too much alarmed lately TO remain silent
To which his majesty sententiously replied in a
marginal note: Danger lies not in the motors but
In the hearts of men -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-02
NETWORK DAILY TRIBUNE SATURDAY. sEPTEMBER 1906

men and sports" alike ought to be satisfied
with that, and not make further attacks on the
public park domain and the public treasury.
One argument only is put forward by this
Commissioner to Justify his misuse of the public
property confided to his care, and it is entirely
specious 1t Is that the boroughs Of Manhattan
and Brooklyn have each speedway. and there
fore The Bronx ought to have one. too. AS Tor
the Manhattan Speedway, 1t Is Immediately ad-
jacent TO The Bronx and readily accessible from
it. and belongs to The Bronx as much as to Man.
haitian It Is nearer to the centre Of The Bronx
than Of Manhattan's population, and Is much
nearer to and more accessible to the horsemen
Of The Bronx than this one at Baychester will
be. The existence of the Harlem River Speed
way is thus really an argument against rather
than for the making Of one In Pelham Bay
Park. AS for the so-called Brooklyn speedway,
1t is a notorious and scandalous perversion of
park property, disgraceful in origin and in rec
ord, so that even the men who patronize 1t are
now confessing that 1t ought to be abolished
and the parkway restored to the use and
joyment Of the public. Not in that Ill savored
enterprise can vindication be found for this
spoliation Of Pelham Bay Park.
There ought to be some way Of permanently
preventing such invastons Of public rights and
perversions of public property. Until such a
way is found we can only bespeak all possible
encouragement and aid for those who are fight
ing this and other like outrages.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-02
CHOLERA IN GERMANY.

The appearance Of a few scattered cases Of
Asiatic cholera in East Prussia within the last
two weeks has created q stir among medical
men and sanitary experts all over Germany.
Vivid recoIections are retained there Of the
awful havoc wrought in Europe in 1892 by an
epidemic of that disease. Though the protective
measures adopted in the small towns which were
first invaded from Russian Poland may not
prove serviceable they at least betray some ap-
probation Of the impending danger. Now that
the disease has been discovered in Hamburg
among Russian emtgrants bound to America the
matter assumes q phase. So far as that
particular city Is concerned, there is little occa-
sion for alarm. Having prohted by the lesson
which it learned thirteen years ago, Hamburg
has small occasion for anxiety, but other ports
with which Hamburg has commerce must nat
urally adopt a watchful attitude. With praise
worthy caution the authorities have seen fit TIC
detain and put under competent supervision
crowd Of Russians who were about to embark
for New-York. Though this sensible action is
not perfect guarantee that no other cases will
slip through their fingers it is an exhibition of
vigilance which will be regarded with satisfac-
ton IN more places than one.
Like those of typhoid fever, the germs OF
cholera invade the human system through either
food or drink. The loss Of life in Hamburg in
1892 resulted from the fact that the city's sew
age was discharged into the Elbe and its water
supply was taken from the same stream. In
Altoona, suburb, there was little no trouble,
because it filtered its water. The whole city
has since been provided with a set of filters
which are justly regarded as models for other
large cities and which New-York may well
study in connection with DR.. DarIington's re-
cent advice on this subject So long as Dr.
Doty stands guard at Tompkinsville there is
practically no possibility Of cholera getting into
this city, but there can be no harm in rejecting
for moment on certain remote contingency
which might arise. If few of those Russians
who are bound for the United States WERE soon
after landing. to visit the Croton basin and then
should be taken sick. what could prevent the
contamination Of the water on which fully two
millions of the people OF New-York rely?
The steps taken In East Prussia for the sup
pression Of the disease are apparently not the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-02

To the Editor of The Tribune
Sir: l notice item in yesterdays Tribune in
which William II. Hotchkiss. former president OF
the Automobile Club Of Buffalo strongly condemns
the practice OF racing automobiles. Why did he
go step further and condemn the practice OF the
fast driving of automobiles upon the public high
ways? | know that this Is a question upon which
much has been written. but IL seems o that
long the practice continues another protest Is
in order. / am enthusiastic automobllist myself
and nothing delights me more than TO take long
drives through the country at speed which viii
permit me 10 enjoy the scenery and the beauty OF
the landscape: find IL just refreshing and
hllarattng TO do this TO madly pedestri
ans and drivers endangering the lives both OF other
people and OF myself. think that the great major
fly OF sensible autornobilsts feel do the
question and stand ready to indorse any active
steps which may be taken to put efrectual check
upon those few who insist on making themselves a
property OF Others H y, I.
August q, laA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-02
HER OPINION.
Northwestern Christian Advocat..

From The Northwestern Christian Advocate
Bishop McCabe relates the following story;
Once upon d time I was IN a railroad accidens
II was one or the only two have ever experience
and I have travelled more than 10000 miles on
trains and steamers three times far from hors
the moon. -
"A broken wheel threw the train or the track,
The car / was in was shattered very much Seated
Just ahead OF me was elderly lady who was SUI,
T. ring from rheumatism II was necessary 20
change cars. I helped her OF the car carried hes
valisA and gave her the support OF my arm beIllo
5 came noble looking English lady WIKI ncr n-'
band by her side. 49,
she was scoldins him well FOR starting on tnsnn
tourney Oh Friday, I told you. James. she sala.
Something would happen Il We should starr Oh
Friday -
Madam said I. DO you know that Colurns~
set sail TO discover America FrtdayT -.
she looked at with Indignation ana So
Sir. in my opinion II IS q great pity America w.
ever discovered at all ="
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-02
PLANNING THE CANAL.

The meeting Of the international board OF
consulting engineers on the Panama Canal is
q reminder that the plan of that colossal work
has not yet been determined. Proposals are
plenty as blackberries. for high level. low level.
tide level. and what not Some Of them are
based upon the most fantastic transformation
or misconcepton We should not be bit sur
prised to learn that some people still imagine
there Is q range Of mountains or at least of
high hills. to be crossed. or even that the Pa
cifc Ocean lies at a higher level than the
Caribbean Sea- We notice that eminent
foreign engineer deprecates the plan Of a sea
level canal on the ground that it would entail
a great deal of rock cutting. when the fact Is
that freedom from rock is one Of the most
marked features Of The route.
It Is argued, too, that sea level canal would
take three or four years longer to build than
one with locks Perhaps it would But we be-
lieve the American people would rather wait
four years longer and have the best possible
canal than have an inferior and unsadsfac-
tory one at the earlier date. Our experience Of
the last year In rushing ahead with construc-
ton work before sanitary and other conditions
were suitable for 1t. and then having to stop
it altogether for a time, should serve as an
impressive warning against repeating the, mis-
take Of supposing that haste is the prime con-
sheraton 1t Is not the quickest canal or the
cheapest canal in first cost that this nation
wants, but the best canal.
Again, we are told that "a lock canal would
be sufficient for all commercial purposes" Re-
member Suez. Commercial experts, Of the
foremost commercial countries, were cocksure
it would never pay operating expenses. and
when in 1870 it passed nearly 10000 tons
they said, "Well, that is the llmitr' Now 1t
passes more than 100000 tons a year, and
the directors have almost to sit up O. nights
reducing tolls and devising other ways and
means for keeping the yearly profits within
the % per cent limit prescribed by the charter.
The man who tries to reckon what will be SUI
fcient for commercial purposes at Panama
would better reckon with pretty big figures,
and ask for the most commodious canal that
can be made.
The deliberations Of the advisory board will
not, Of course, be final. The Canal Commits
sion. the Secretary Of War. the President and
finally Congress, will have to pass upon the
matter. and the ultimate decision we may ex-
pect will be in accord with the soundest judg-
ment and also in accord with American policy
and interests. For it must not be forgotten
that, while eminent foreign engineers have
courteously been invited to join in the consid-
GRAFTON Of canal plans, and while their services
in the case are highly appreciated, this is, after
all, to be an American canal, constructed, op-
Grated, controlled and guaranteed by America.
and by America alone.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-02
THE MONUMENT TO LOGAN.

To the Editor of The Tribune
Sir: 1 have just finished reading the interesting
Tributes to Indians by VIII NJ Clemens In The
Sunday Magazine for this date in which he states
that the burial place of Logan and three other
chiefs mentioned is unknown. and that in the
United States to-day are nine monuments erected
by white men to perpetuate the memory of famous
Indians but the name of Logan is omitted
Some years ago monument Logan was erect
ed Fort Hill. Auburn N Y. and at the dedica-
ton thereof the late William II. Sewa. d delivered
the oraticn / do not think that Clemens's omis-
sion made pUrposely. or in consequence OF
LoSan'S nnal acts In his career. which were due
to The cruel and indefensibe murder OF his entire
family by party Of white people in the spring of
1I4. Hence the expression of Logan himself:
Who IS there TO mourn for Logan? Not one!'
are the words craven On the monument
EDMUND SAVAGE.
Farkville, y Y. Aug 81 lgNS
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best which could be proposed. Some Of the
trouble has already been traced to the water OF
the Vistula Tor WeichseD. II those who were
using that fluid could be persuaded to boil 1t
one great cause Of mischief would be removed
The other most helpful resource to employ Is the
disinfection of focal discharges all patients be-
ing carefully isolated as to render such action
feasible. Laxity In these matters will enable the
cholera to spread slowly II 1t does not make
rapid progress; and the experience Of New-Or-
leans with yellow fever during the last few
weeks may be paralleled by that Of many smaller
centres of population In Germany before winter
sefa n
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-02
About People and Social Incidents.

I. Riggs, jr. Tho ceremony WIN BE- performed b.
the Rev. Walter Lowris. rector Of Trinity Church
assisted by Craft Grfswold- large number Of the
cottagers viii prolong their Newport season TO Be
present at this wedding.
It is likely that Newport cottagers win be called
on to entertain NJ Witte the Russian peacs envoy
as Fitzhugh Whitehouse to-day received word cror
him, in response to invitation 70 visit him a.
Newport that he hopes to make a short visit
there before returning home. The daughter Of slr
WhItehouse married Russian noblennan, who In
attached to the Cars household.
There were a number of social gatherings to-day
A dinner given this evening by Pster 3. Collier
at the Moorngs Following the dinner the guests
were driven 10 the yacht club. where they boarded
launches for Paul Raineys steam yacht Anona FOG
supper and dancing.
Luncheons were given to-day by Mrs.. J. ?. a.
Gilbert Mrs Peter d. Martin, Mrs Thomas No
Kean and Mrs. Aston F1ags.
This evening cottage dinners were given By Mrs
Joseph E. Widener, Mrs Richard Gambriil, Mrs.
Edward Spencer. Mrs J. De Forest Danielscn ara
Mira A. Lanfear Norrie