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New-York tribune., 1905-08-18
HONEY FOR CANAL WORK.
4pprOpriation Guarded to Keep
Operations Going.

Washington. Aug. 1I.-One of the first i'm
portant tasks awaiting Mr. Shonts when he as
sumed the presidency of the Isthmian Canal
Commission was the conservation OF the balance
remaining of the appropriation of s10.00000o.
so as to guard against stoppage of the work
of canal building. Calling TO his aid several
expert accountants. the exact state OF the
finances OF the commission ascertaned. and
it was found that the work could be steadily
prosecuted until Congress at the next regular
session should have ample opportunity TO pro-
vide more funds. Therefore. the balance on
hand was divided into monthly allotments,
which have so far been closely adhered to. save
in one case. where an unexpected demand arose
for additional transportation facilities. Thus
the commission has. it believes, avoided the
necessity of availing itself of the privilege
granted by Congress of issuing bonds to meet
expenditures.
The commission to-day issued the following
statement this point:
1t was officially stated at the Isthmian Canal
Commission to-day that of the appropriation
by Congress OF $40 0000 900 for the construction
of the canal there was on April /, 1905. the
date on which the present commission took hold.
an available balance TO the credit of this ap-
preparation Of 81. .426. .56S
During the month of April the expenditures
from this appropriation aggregated s475.00O;
during May, S5OS.0 zoe; during June. s65s,OO0;
during July, $4,000, for wages salaries. ma
terials supplies and equipment.
During July there was an unusual expenditure
for the purchase of two ships, at s650O00 each.
not included in the July expenditures above.
During the month OF August, up To and in
Guiding the 18th, $250.00G has been expended.
This left to the balance Of the appropriation on
August IS, s2.S16713. in addition to which each
of the two disbursing officers had in hand $780,.
600 that date.
IL will be seen from the foregoing that the "
erage expenditure month. leaving out of con-
sideratfon the purchase OF these two ships was
in the neighborhOod of s65O.000. and at that rate
Of expenditure the s2S16,713 will last until
early in January. which is according TO the
schedule fixed by Mr. Shonts April 1, when
he became chairman of the commission.
New-York tribune., 1905-08-18
CHINA IN NEGOTIATIONS.
Her Consent to Transfer Of Eastern
Railroad Needed.
rnr The Associated PresrN

Portsmouth. n. H, Aug. 11-China has at
least constructively, become partyto the peace
negotiations Article T. relating to the trans
fer 10 China Of the branch of the Chinese East
ern Railroad running south from Harbin which
was agreed 70 by the plenipotAntiaries in prin-
cipe" yesterday, involved, perhaps in the final
settlement prolonged and complicated negotia-
government and Russia Russia has agreed 70
surrender the road 70 China and give I'D her
concession obtained I'm 1895 but China must
consent. which means that she must agree 10
remunerate the Russian government which
guaranteed the bonds for the building of the
road in amount hereafter TO be determined
Japan also has her claim for the rebuilding
OF the road destroyed by the Russian armies
uhe reconstruction of bridges and change of
gauge. The question remains primarily to be
adjusted by Japan and China and it is not
unlikely that the Toxic government is already
IN communication with the PekIng government
the subject
The long dispatches sent by Baron Kopurs
TO his government this subject after yester-
oay session, which were not all off until 6
O'CLOCK thls morning make this probable Posi-
bly an answer from China is essential tn final
agreement on Article 7, and this may be the
true reason for the postponement after an
agreement lin principle" had been reached
articles
or the treaty affecting her territory must he
respected, in this particular at least China NAV
not care TO assume the financial burden in
Yolved in taking over the road She certainly
could not raise the money without hypothecat-
ing the property. If Japan is convinced that
the road will eventually become a paying COM
merclal venture she might herself advance the
money or 1t might be raised for China by an
international syndicate and the line made a
part OF the system OF Chinese imperial railroads
III not Japan might and probably would for the
present step into Russia's shoes although she
has solemnly promised China TO restore Man
churia. and TO retain the railroad would be TO
retain stratesical control OF the province
The amount Russia will realize is impossible
10 estimate IL VIII undoubtedly be only COM
paratively small fraction OF the sum poured into
1t. BY the terms OF the concession China had
the privilege OF taking over the road at the end
or thirty-six years repayment of capitaI
construction and deficit charges japan recop
nized that Russia entitled 10 some ren,t,
neration, but the basis is not known. The Rus
sian claim Vas founded on the principle Of I'M
ternational law that bellieerent occnpvine ter
ritcry can exercise the right Of usufrllct of nri
vste property during occupation but cannot
counseate spoil OF war NJ Witte in
whose brain was horn the conception of the
Chinese Eastern Railway. was particularly COM
New-York tribune., 1905-08-18

petent to defend the rights OF the company
which Russia asserts is distinctly a private
corporation, although making no concealment Of
the fact that it backed by the government
because OF political considerations. The origi-
nal concession, obta,ned in 1896 for the Chinese
Eastern. then simply the "c'it-on' through
Northern Manchurla. obtained by the late
M. Rothstein, director Of the Russo-Chlnese
Bank, and Prince Uktomsky. and the company
was formed for the construction of the road In
1913 after the lease of Port Arthur and Talien-
Wan (Dalny) was obtained from China the con-
cesslon for the southern branch negotiated.
IL provided for a Chinese president of the road.
ana Shukingchin, who had been the Chinese
Minister in st. Petersburg, president until
he feil victim to the anti-foreign Boxer upris-
Ing in 1900
The bonds issued with the government guar
antee We're sold like government 4 per cent
rentes, and are now in the hands of the banks
and general public like regular government OBJ
legations. Although the loss operations has
been heavy, the Russo Chinese Bank always be-
lieved 1t would become remunerative concern.
One OF the big extraordinary items of expense
was the necessity of maintaining railroad
guards. The southern branch. which now goes
to China gave especial promise Of being very
prOfta BILE
New-York tribune., 1905-08-18
JEWS IN ASSEMBLY.
M. Witte Says They Can Yote and
SerUe. 1t Is Reported.

The American Hebrew to-day contains re-
port OF the interview between NJ. Witte and the
Jewish bankers Jacob H Schif, Isaac N Seigman,
Oscar Straus Adolph Lewisohn and Adolph Kraus.
NJ Witte is reported saying that the Jews
have the right to vote for members Of the National
Assembly. that they be elected members OF
It, and that the whole Jewish question in Russia
will come up before that assembly for settlement.
The report follows:
Jacob H. schir. accompanied by Isaac n. sehg,
man AdoIph Lewisohn Oscar s. Straus and
Adolph Kraus called on NJ. Witte at his invi-
tation and were closeted with him and NJ
sented the Independent Order Bnai Birth.
NJ. Witte most liberal and sympathetic
in his attitude toward the Jews. but he frank
gradual removal Of the disabilities against the
Jews in Russia was impractcable.
The delega ton sought earnestly to impress him
with the necessity of prompt action in granting to
the Jews not partial relief. but the fullest civil
rights that are enjoyed by any of their fellow sub
the planest language that unless this vas granted
by the government, the steadily growing influence
OF the Jewish fuanciers and merchants in America
and Europe would be thrown against Russia and
all things Russian. They also said that the good
will of the American people had been lost 10 Russia
because of it's exceptional treatment of the Jews
for the last twenty-five years of which Kshinen
zhitomr and the other numberless excesses were
but the natural outcome, and that their good will
could not be regalned until Russia has actually
given equal rights to her Jewish subjects.
The COMMITTEES seem to feel that they made
very strong impression upon NJ. Witte personally
Whether or not the result of the conference will
have any practical effect upon the Russian govern
ment, the future alone can disclose.
M: 80 tIe . ape[bea IIat ths Jews nae me rgns
that they be elected members thereof
When this assembly is ultimately constituted, said
question, which will UP before it. and he
was full of hope as to the outcome.
New-York tribune., 1905-08-18
PETITIONS IN BANKRUPTCY.

The following petitions in bankruptcy wers nSa -, -
tcrday with the Clerk OF tire United states District
An Involuntary petition ned sx.inst Rutcnis ~ "a
trimmings. No 81 WOoster-st.. by = Nscnesss.
and other creditors claims asSresating sc2S prss ~,
paSments cOmpisined Of Edward NJ Ccx arp'i"'"
Ceiver. bond. 81. 900
involuntary petition. hlea against ths s,mss
Ing and Smslting Nc. If3 Fulton-st ~
Adams. IT.. claim ot S. Isl. other eFetitcts 01
81 2aS o..s~rs
An involuntary p.ti-icn ned sxarss Aoraaan Esss
and Jacob pronsick No fSe Fast Broadway p s,ss-
Jhtncheck ard others. claims aSsresainS INV
Vsncy admitted
F,,s 7. pnsDoE
claims Of s, s64 Moses Erich. claim Of sTa& "a
Brothers anal claim OF So2s ~ss.>
William y. Muller. appointed rscevsr g 49,"
Alsr- Ma loo Centra St. VITA eond~ A.0A
New-York tribune., 1905-08-18
RESERVES CALLED OFF.
Police No Longer Fear Troabs
from Striking Bakers.

The police reserves were Withdrawn ysstsrs
day from the East Side bakeries as the result
OF conference between Inspector Schnlittber-
ger and President Jacob Book Of the Hebrew
Boss Bakers Association. This is taken an
indication that the police. who had kept watch
OF the situation for the last week regard the
strike as officially ended.
The remnant Of the strikers who havs ncs
given up the fight or gone back to work under
individual agreements. met ar Jefferson Hal
No. 90 Columbia-st. where 1t was announced
that ninety-one boss bakers had settled inci-
viduaIIy President Book OF the Hebrew Boss
Bakers Association. said the men VINO signed
individual agreements were principally small
bakers Practically all the shops were working.
and nearly all the members OF the association
had the strikers back working under the open
shop agreement. Asked it the meuaeers Of tbs
association who had signed individual Asres-
Inents with the union would Re disciplined. as
said:
No They will be punished enough. Individual
strikes viii be ordered against them evsry
month. That is what the union men did oetoEs
the big strike started, and they will contina'
doing IL.
Among the boss bakers belonging 10 the 49,
citation reported by the strikers yesterday
having signed an Individual agreement Win I'd.
union was l.. Lesser. one OF the COMMITTEES o.
boss bakers. who attended the peace" com"
ence with the union on Saturday. which proven
a hasco.
mass meeting OF Italian bakers. Of wn0n
there are about two thousand IN New-York "A
held yesterday at No. 1S4 Sullivan-st. 20 form
union. About five hundred attended the nss'
ing which was addressed by Heintr. irfeFnA
tionaI organizer OF the bakers union. and kuri'.
the strike leader. kurtz said afterwsrd that .a'
Italian bakers offered TO strike in sympathy - -
eral days ago. They were told that such se'iA'
would not be necessary
New-York tribune., 1905-08-18
RUSSIA TO CUT DUTY.
u. Witte Nay announce That Car
Makes for Peace an Sugar Var.

st. Petersburg, Aug. 1.-THE Associated Press
is informed that NJ. Witte soon will make an
official announcement in America of a reduction
by Russia In the duties American machinery
and tools, which have been operative since l9"l'
Ambassador Meyer secured this concession alter
extending negotiations with the Ministries ol
Finance and Foreign Affairs.
Through Ambassador Meyer the United states
proposed to Russia a commercial arrangement
between the two countries, under Section 5 or
the Tariff Act of 1891. This agreed to, and
in anticipation of such an arrangement Russia
decided upon the reduction
Russia put especially high duty on American
machinery and tools I'm retaliation for the counter
vailing duty placed by the United States on Rus
sian sugar. This extra duty sugar was
prompted by Russias payment of export
bounty that article. The whole question has
been known the Russo American sugar war.
New-York tribune., 1905-08-18
RUSH TO GET CLAIMS.
Fully 5000 at Reservation DrQuiHg
IN Utah.

Provo. Utah, Aug 1L-FuIly three thousand
persons were present to-day when the drawing
for homesteads at the Uintah reservation
opened. The 1850 envelopes containing tbs
names Of persons registered were placed in a
revolving box and a thorough shaking up was
given. The envelopes were drawn from the box
by three boys, and the names We're announced 10
the crowd.
Ray Daniels. OF Provo Utah, was the first
name drawn from the box The second nams
drawn was Noah NJ Balbock of Angors, Col
Daniels and Balbock will be entitled TO first and
second choices OF quarter sections OF the reserva-
ton lands TO be thrown open to entry on August
Is About two thousand names were drawn to-
day, and the drawing will be continued Satur-
day.
New-York tribune., 1905-08-18
AMERICA TO HELP KAISER IN POLAND
dermans In Strengthening Hold on Provinces
to Study Western Farm Methods

fosen' Prussia Aug 11.-several members OF
the Royal Settlements Commission have heen or
dered 10 visit the United States for the purnosA
OF studying Western farm management. This
commission is engaged in buying lands owned
by Poles and settling Germans on them. so as 10
Increase German influence in the provinces of
Prussisn Poland.
credit to the extent of S25 600 900 was given
to the commission in 1886 This was increa sed ,o
S5OO00.0O0 in 1888. and to SSI 400 CtRI in I,-,4
and 1t Will probably be still further increased
DR.. Rugenberg, Of the Ministry of Finance will
accompany the commissioners who will sail for
NewYork on August 30
New-York tribune., 1905-08-18
ENGL4ND'S HANDS OFF.
Not Pressing Japan-London and
Paris Bourses Augur Peace.

London. Aug. lin contradiction to the per-
sistent assertions that the British government IS
pressing Japan to anleliorate her demands. the
Foreign Office informed The Associated Press
to-day that the government was taking no part
whatever in the negotiations. Advice, 1t was
said had not been asked of Great Britain by her
ally, and it was not likely to be given until re-
quired.
While pessimism reigns supreme in the re-
ports from Portsmouth and the editorials ap-
pearing In the newspapers, there exists in Off
cal circles in London a strong conviction that
treaty of peace Will be the outcome of the con-
ference The Associated Press is able TO state
that the British government. which has been
Kept informed of the progress of negotiations
through Minister Hayashi, is fairly hopeful that
a lasting peace will be concluded.
diplomat with whom an Associated Press
representative discussed the question to-day
said
Both the Russians and the Japanese knew
practically what terms could be arranged when
il agreed TO meet, and the Russians were
we'll aware that the japanese would want sag
halen and an indemnity. If the plenpotentia-
ries keep their tempers. l am of the opinion
that they are not likely to split on any points
before them
On the Stock Exchange Russian and Japanese
bonds quietly advance, and confident under
tone characterizes stocks generally.
Paris Aug. Notwithstanding official reti-
cence regarding the exercise of mediatory IN
huences for peace by neutral powers, 1t is the
general impression IN well informed quarters
here that pressure is being brought to bear both
in Portsmouth and in Toxic and st. Petersburg,
and the rapidity of the negotiations so far is
looked upon as the result of these influences.
Pessmstic advices emanating from other cap
itals are regarded unwarranted, especially
in financial circles, where it is the general view
that the Portsmouth conference will be crowned
with success
The remarkab BILE frmness of Russian stocks
and their tendency to rise show the depth of
this feeling.
New-York tribune., 1905-08-18
SAYS WIFE GAVE POISON.
Man Ate Hearty Supper-Taken to Hospi-
tai Sick

Accusing his wife of poisoning him. Edward Dog
ney. OF No. St John's-ave, The Bronx. taken
10 Lebanon Hospital last night. The police of the
Morrisania station, under Captain ManniOn, made
an unsuccessful search for the woman.
In his ante-mortefu statement to Coroner Berry
posney said that he had eaten heartily at supper
or steak. bread and tea. He declared that his wife
mad eaten sparngly. Five minutes after supper he
said he had been stricken by violent pains and
tried 10 rest on the couch. Tie said that his Wife
laughed at him when he asked her to his
assistanc-. and. putting her hat and shawl
went out OF the house
he struggled downstairs and got nsighhor 70
summon an ambulance. The physicians say they
expect his death. although they have been unable
70 decide the natuue of his Illness whether poison
had been given him.
posney told the coroner that he and his wife had
frequently auarrelled over his wanting beer with
either times
New-York tribune., 1905-08-18
CALLS NICARAGUA SCHEME DEAD.
Ex-senator Warner Miller Says He Will
Not Attempt to Revive It.

Ex-senator Warner Miller yesterday denied a
story contained in a dispatch from Washington
saying that he and Judge ]. D. Yeomans would
revive the Nicaragua Canal scheme and try 10
obstruct the progress of the Panama Canal
II haven't seen the dispatch. but OF my
business associates spoke TO me about it. said
ex-senator Miller at his Office. No. 100 Broad
way, yesterday There Is not the slightest
foundation for any such rumor. | failed to build
the Nicaragua Canal but am heartily in favor
OF the Panama Canal. and II can do anything
to help il along | am willing TO do II any
attempt is made TO revive the Nicaragua scheme
or To obstruct the Panama work it viii be done
without my assistance or sympathy. You may
make Il strong as You like
New-York tribune., 1905-08-18
SAMPLE OF CUBAN COTTON HERE
Steamer Paloma Brings Part of Second Year
Crop from Matanzas.

The steamer Paioma. from Matanzas. which ar
rived in port yesterday brought four bales OF cot
ton. OF seventy five pounds each. TO the Munson
Steamship Company. The cotton which a
sample Of the second crop raised In Cuba. is of
the finest quality and would silly bring e5 cents
a pound
ms KIND OF cotton can be grown on any part
ot the island, and win yield nve hundred pounds
70 9ns acre The Isle of Pines is said be
The bell weevil. which exists in n4srl, everv
cotton producing district damaged the crop con-
al0eTab~ ' WY N0"
New-York tribune., 1905-08-18
PLEASED WITH M. WITTE.
/. n. .SeHgman BelieUes Conference
U7iU Bear Fruit.

Isaac y seligman, Of the banking house Of ]. &
W Seligman & Co, who. with Jacob n Schif.
Adolph J.awisohn and Oscar 3. Straus had con-
ference with n. Witte at Portsmouth few days
ago concerning tho treatment by Russia OF her
Jewish subjects at his Office yesterday after
noon for the first time since the meeting took place.
Asked for further particulars about the conference
he said that the statement given out at Portsmouth
covered the subject
We believe that that conference will become a
bright spot in history he continued. I'VE think
that much good will come of it.
No did not ask for the conference. Neither
did NJ Witte call it. 1t had been arranged by
other parties to have us come together. We We're
much impressed by NJ. Witte-his breadth, his
dor and his human feeling. AS understand IT.,
he has no powers 10 do what We asked, but be-
lieve that he will his good offices. and that he
imperiel m 9 III rnates1S the Car in convincing waS
that we are confident will bear fruit.
construction on the conference. No bond issue
a wfs bs ev IN ro hs that
Jewish bankers had carried to NJ. Witte a paper
o dons tsey % Ssoae Poea saaay
for Jews IN Russia aud had informed him that
out the help OF the Jewish bankers OF The world
Mr. srligman said that there was not a word ',, Of
truth in the story; tilat NJ Witte could not have
made any sdch promises and mat The question Of
loans to Russia MAS not talked OF.
Chicago Aug T.-Adolf Kraus returned TO Chi
cago yesterday well SatSnsd With the result or the
OF Jewish representatives with NJ.
Wtte IN Portsmouth Monday night
There IS doubt he said. that the Russian
Assembly will take up seriously the question OF
settling the Jewish rights. NJ. Wtte fairly and
candidly discussed the conditions as they exist In
Russia. We were much pleased with the inter
view, and feel that better times coming for
our people there.
Il have the stateRent that the interview
was prompted by Russia's need for money. This
Is unHarranted for while unquestionsby great
" "a F,anA ffYo
statement Is unjust to NJ Wiite and to the other
men present There vas not the slightest rafer
ence MADE 10 francss
New-York tribune., 1905-08-18

For the last two days the ENJOYS have greatly
enioyed their visit here. THE weather is every
thing here" said one of them tonight.
The steam yacht Tarantula. belonging to VIII
lam X Vanderbilt arrived in the harbor this
afternoon Mr.. Vanderbilt is expected by rail
so morrow.
New-York tribune., 1905-08-18
BUSINESS TROUBLES.

The schedules in the assignment OF the ATT L0',
ers' Society, a New-York corporation. publishers
No. "a West s6th-st.. show; Liabilities. ssSs n'"
nal assets, D.1Ss; actual assets. $50
New-York tribune., 1905-08-18
MIKADO ORDERS GUNS.
Japanese Negotiating zcith krupPs
for 4rmOr also.

Berlin. Aug 1.-THE japanese government Is
negotiating with the Krupps for fresh orders OF
armor plate and guns. Herr Eccius, director OF
the Krupp firm. is here arranging the contracts
with Japanese agents.
New-York tribune., 1905-08-18
ACHINESE KILL DUTCH.
East Indian Natives Attack Post and Make
Their Escape-Varying Details.

Amsterdam. Aug. IA telegram received
from Batavia. Dutch East Indies reports an
ugly outbreak OF Achinese rebels who attsck-d
the Dutch post at Rambons. killing two officers
and twenty-five men. only six men OF the
post succeeded in escaping. aud these were
wounded
New-York tribune., 1905-08-18
CREW or MIR. sHoNTs's YACHT DESERT

Mobile. Ala. Aug. 1.-THE crew OF r. z,
shonta's yacht Marguedora deserted at Appa-
IachlcOia Fla. Mr. Shontss private secretary
In Mobile to-day arranging fer new men.
New-York tribune., 1905-08-18

The Hague, Aug. lI.-An official dispatch re-
ports another attack by Achinese rebels ON
Dutch biyouac at Bakong, in the klewang Dis
trict. Dutch officer aud six European soldiers
We're killed. The Achiuese left score killed
New-York tribune., 1905-08-18

Mr.. Phipps. whose sons are defendants in the
case referred to- has for several seasons rented
from Lord Lovat. Beaufort Castle in Inverness
shire and the salmon fishing rights on the
Beauty River. There seems however to have
been some misunderstanding regarding the
tenure of the fishing lease One night in July
last the young men observed six men engaged
with net and boat on the river. They sup
posed them to be poachers, It is alleged and
receiving no answer To their shouts fired at
the hshers. who decamped. with the exception
OF
IhlS man. VINO proved to be John Allan Fra
Ser, gliile to Lord LoVat and son of the oldest
emDloye on the Lovat estate, received several
WOUNDS IN the eyes and was blinded while two
others of the party. it was learned Later had
been snot IN the legs After Investigation of
the case, the Phipps boys were committed for
time that they had no intention of fnjuring anv-
body. their object in shooting being to scare
away the supposed poachers
New-York tribune., 1905-08-18
PHIPPS BOYS UP FOR SHOOTING.
Their Case Remitted for Trial at Edin.
burgh-Plead Not Guilty.

Inverness. Scotland. Aug 1I-Jay S. Phipps
and Henry Carnegie Phipps. sons of Henry
Phipps. of Pittsburg, Penn were formally
raigned to-day in the High Court on the charge
Of shooting "at" salmon fishers the Beauty
River. and pleaded mot guilty" The case was
remitted for trial at Edinburgh The defend
ants contended that they merely fired IN the di-
rection of supposed poachers and had no idea
of hitting them.