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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-22
JUDGE P4RKER,s DECISION

The interesting report of q plan to restore
Judge Parker to the bench, preferably In place
OF Justice Van Brunt, whose term will expire
with the current year, is likely to have its cir
culadon stopped by Judge Parker's emphatic
declaration that he would not accept such an
ofer. The late Democratic candidate for the
presidency says that his retirement in conse-
quence OF his having accepted the nomination
was meant to be final, and he seems to feel
that moral considerations forbid him to change
his mind. Many of his fellow citizens will fail
TO regard his brief career in national politics AS
conclusive reason for his refusal to run again
on judicial ticket, but If he is himself con-
WINGED that it would be an improperly to do
so, others should acquiesce in his decision It
is agreeable to see so delicate sense of honor
manifested by a distinguished member of the
bar, and especially by one who has spent so
largo part Of his life on the bench
At the same time the suggestion that Judge
Parker should be nominated for the ST.
preme Court was creditable to those from
whom it proceeded. 1t presumably originated
with Democrats, and was inspired by the not
unnatural belief that the practice Of his pro-
fession was less congenial to the late Chief
Judge OF the Court Of Appeals than the exer-
else Of high judicial functions had been The
salary Of a Supreme Court justice in this dis
trict is suitably large, and the term is long
IL Is an once or dignity, and all Its associa-
tons are pleasant. The leaders of his party,
though they Were grievously disappointed in the
result Of the campaign and may have thought
that their candidate did not make the most
sagacious use Of such opportunities as were
vouchsafed to him, have never exhibited any
resentment. He was warmly welcomed to New
York when he took up his residence here, and
has been treated with all the professional
courtesy which is his due. We have no doubt
that the proposal which he has declined to
entertain would have been cordially seconded
by large number of his brethren at the bar.
It is to be hoped that Judge Parker does not
regret the moral compulsion which he recog-
nizes. but is more than compensated for the
honors which he laid down by the reputation
which he is gaining at the bar and the Pc
cuniary fruit of his labors. He has shown
| great modesty since he came among u.s. In
deed he may even be open to reproach on that
score in view of the demand which exists here
during the social season for talents and distinc-
/ ton embodied In q new figure. At all events
this community wishes him WELL and its re-
| spect will be enhanced rather than diminished
! by his determination to remain a private citi-
lznra
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-22
VENEZUELA.

Venezuelan affairs seem again TO be nearing
an acute crisis There is no occasion for any
alarlnist sensationalism. We are not going to
declare war against Venezuela, and Venezuela
is not going to invade the United States with
force and arms. Neither is any European power
going 70 effect the conquest and annexation Of
that much troubled country Nevertheless there
are pending controversies which must be set
tied, and which must be settled with reason
able promptness and in a satisfactory manner
1t is not too much to hope that the Venezuelan
government, which practically means President
Castro, will appreciate that fact and will act in
accordance with it.
There Is scarcely country In South America
which has more cause TO regard the United
States at once with confidence and with graft
tude than Venezuela. Only ten years ago this
country interviewed in q most extraordinary
manner for the defence Of Venezuela from what
supposed to be impending spoation, and
succeeded at great cost In securing for Venez-
uela final settlement of long standing con-
troversy on incomparably more favorable terms
than that country could have hoped to secure
for itself. Later, only a little while back this
country again practically interviewed to restrain
the strenuousnesS with which European powers
were exacting satisfaction Of their claims. Now
the United States does not ask for any ELUSIVE
gratitude from Venezuela for these things 1t
has no thought of using them as a means or a
ground for seeking exceptional favorS or privi-
leges; but it is certainly justified in view of
them in saying that it does not propose to have
any further determinations made against it.
either by Venezuela or in any settlement of
Venezuelan affairs that may be made. 1t is
said that this country has asked Venezuela to
arbitrate the pending disputes, and has added
that II Venezuela will not do so the United
States will feel free to take whatever steps may
be necessary to secure justice. In such policy
there is no trace Of harshness. 1t commends it.
self to the sense Of justice and OF self-respect
There is one factor in the problem which must
be taken into account, but with which it is q
peculiarly delicate matter to deal That is the
temperament, or, perhaps we might saw the phys.
lcaI and mental condition, of President Castro
1t is believed, on credible authority, that his
health is in an unsatisfactory state and in such
a state as may unfavorably affect his capacity
for dealing properly with the grave questions
which beset him. If that be So it is matter
for regret and for sympathy. Nevertheless. gov
eminent business must be transacted 1t is one
or the awkward features Of a dictatorship as IL
Is OF czardom and Of all personal rule, that the
autocrat is held responsible for the government
no matter what his condition or capacity may
be. Ii President Castro's health is so bad as
partially to incapacitate him for business, some
provision Of substitute should be made If It
Is not then the United States can do nothing
but continue to hold him as solely responsible
for the functions Of his office.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-22

streets capable of admitting tracks additional
to the syndicate's tracks, and also to construct
subways under the business district to connect
with the uptown lines
Chicago having voted repeatedly for municipal
ownership is face to face with difficulties OF ef-
fecting il. The traction company, with its nine
ty-nine-year franchise of all the important
streets, seems TO be in position to ask its own
terms, either in the way of a general short term
franchise or a good price for its rolling stock
and tracks-in the language of the campaign, lts
elongated junk" The sensational attack on
the syndicate made at a secret meeting OF the
Chicago Council Monday night was designed TO
weaken the traction company's position and
make it more ready to agree to acceptable terms.
The situation promises extensive litigation.
Whatever happens and whoever wins, Chicagos
road to municipal ownership seems to lead
through the courts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-22
cHIcAGos INTERESTING ELECTION.

most important city election will be held in
Chicago on April 4. Municipal ownership Of the
cty's street railways is the question before the
people, though, as neither party. in the state of
the public mind in Chicago, has had the temerity
10 oppose municipaliZation, it can hardly be
said 10 be an issue between the two parties
Both Mr.. Harlan, the Republican candidate for
Mayor, and Judge Dunno the Democratic can
didate, declare themselves for it. They differ
only on the means Of accomplishing it Mayor
Carter Harrison once said on this subject: None
''of these fellows who clamor for municipal own
"ership ever tell how it can be brought about"
When they do, they do not agree. 1t is a diff
cult question. The franchises of about 70 per
cent Of the mileage Of the traction syndicate
have expired, but the syndicate holds ninety
nine-year franchises on the remaining % Der
cent OF the lines including all the important
downtown terminals. The uptown lines are
valueless without the downtown, and converse
ly. The traction company is at present operat-
ing on permit over the lines where franchises
have expired.
There seems no question about the temper of
the voters regarding municipaIization. In 1902
a public policy" or advisory" referendum
was submitted 10 the voters, and they declared
IN favor Of city ownership of street RAILWAYS
10y vote Of Ia, 594 TO 25,9S7. In Nav. 1903 a
municipal ownership enabling act, called the
Mueller law, providing for the payment for
street railway property and unexpired fran
chises with certificates, was made operative bv
referendum by q majority Of 122,O 600 votes. AT
The same time an advisory" referendum favor
Ing immediate steps under the Mueller law was
carried by 120,744 TO 50S93 and one against
further extending franchises by 121 IS1 to As O56
Judge Dunno, the Democratic candidate. who
has the support Of the socialists and more nm
compromising advocates OF standardization
iaVors immediate municipal ownership" He
proposes TO accomplish this either by buving
the unexpired franchises and rolling stock ont.
right with the consent of the syndicate or ON
condemnation proceedings
Ar. Harlan says this plan would result only
IN immediate requirement of q '.municinaI Ia No
SUIT The syndicate would not agree IN on,
price which the people would regard as reason.
aDle, ana condemnation proceedings would dro .
our indefinite years Furthermore ths citr boo
no money to buy the property.
MI Harlan is understood to favor q ooun-o
mise, the traction syndicate to surrerde- e.
ninety-nine-year franchises for q quarter o4 g.
INES and receive in return a short franchise 20,
Ell It's lines, the city TO own the entire
ar The expiration OF the new franchise Rn+ bo
pledges himself, IL elected, to submit any nlon
be may devise by referendum TO the peonIe mr.
Harlan. Ike Judge Dunno, has an alternative
10 offer II the syndicate proves too exaetinp
The city shall take the 70 per cent OF lines on
which franchises have expired and extend them
downtown through streets not yet occupied Oh
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-22
GEN. H4WLEY BURIED.
Senator O. III. Plat and DR.. Stryker
Pan Tributes to Him.

Hartford. Conn., March 1.-The funeral of GeneraI
Joseph r. Hawley. United States Senator, held
here this afternoon. drew large gathering OF
prominent men. Although the weather was dreary.
the falling rain bottng out tho brilliancy or the
military spectacle. and coating the trees and side
walks In sleet there were thousands on the side
walks along the line Of march OF the funeral COT
tege.
From, o'clock until noon the body lay in state
in the rotunda of the State Capitol, and was
viewed by a continuous stream OF sorrowlng peo-
pie. When the General Assembly met at 1z'So'
resolution for adjournment, a mark OF respect
TO the memory of General Hawley, was passed ana
immediately afterward a joint memorial service
was held in the House chamber. AT this service
Governor Henry Roberts. in delivering MS tribute
of eulogy suggested the appropriateness Oh d
special state service to the memory OF GeheraI
Hawley and the erection or a substantial HAeiiiO
rial on the Capitol grounds.
United States Senator O.. H. Platt dehVereu
brief but touching euogy Of his former colleague
The joint convention of the General Assembly was
then adjourned.
The honorary hearers were Senator o. II. Platt.
Senator Morgan C. Buckley. Colonel F. W. Cheney
John r. Buck. Chief Justice Torrance and Justice
Hammersley, OF the State Supreme Court Judge
Nathaniel Shipman, Ex-Governor Chamberlain, the
Rev. DIR. NJ W. Stryker. OF Hamilton College;
President A. T. Hadley. of Yale; President F. S.
Luther, of Trinity; Charles f. Perkins. Speaker
Holcomb. Mayor W; F. Henney, Department Com
Bridgman. Of Norfolk; Thomas L. Norton, Of Lake
Vile; Stephen Walkely, of Southington; Colonel r
W. Prince. and General Horatio King. of Brooklyn.
representing the Army Of the Potomac, and Rear
Admiral Van Reypen. U. s. n.
On arrival the church. the service
opened by the Rev. DR.. Joseph Twtchel. the pastor
who gave Scripture readings. the choir chanting
the responses the bearers walked up the main
aisle. The coffin was placed on bier in front OF
the pulpit Mrs. Hawley and the immediate fam
lily being given seats on the right OF the easket,
and survivors of the 7th Connecticut Regiment
seats the other side. The Rev Dr. Francis
Goodwin. the Rev. Dr. L. p Parker and Mayor w
f. Henney OF this city. participated IN the church
from which General Hawley was graduated deiv-
cred the eulogy.
At the close Of the service the body was again
borne to the hearse and the column reformed for
the march Of three miles to Cedar Hill Cemetery.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-22
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

Observation-Disclosures and peasants have
Joined forces in the Labau district ana a great
revolt is feared; the zenstvos are boldly demand
-sne reforms - The Russian retreat and jap
snese advance continue, but dlspatch from
Toxic expresses doubt Of Oyamas aplhty 10
cut off the retiring troops, ana oeIle1 thAl Inns
witch viii attempt TO hold the line from kirln 10
t-hang-Chun. - General hOropatkln IeIt
Hardin for the front, having been appointed
commander of the First Army. - MT. BAL
four's Cabinet decided not to use pressure on
The governments supporters in regard 10 mo-
lions framed by the Opposition 10 commit Ine
government on the fiscal question. - Wis
count Goschen and the Earl OF Seloorne deleno-
ed in the House of Commons the increase In
naval expenditure. - The Kossuth party
leaders decided TO continue obstructive tactics
with any Cabinet which refused the demand Tor
Hungarian as the language Of military COM
7nand. = Motions TO postpone the question OF
separation Of church and state ana TO refer IL
sto-a commission were defeated in the French
Chamber of Deputies. ~ The Scandinavian
American liner Hekla was reported In Longitude
30 west with steering gear disabled.
DOMESTIC-President Roosevelt stated. in
letter 70 Secretary Taft that he believed a re-
organization Of the IsthTnian Canal Commission
was necessary. - The possibility that Euro
pean powers may seize Santo Domingo's customs
revenues caused apprehension in Washington
The worst flood in the history of Pitts
burg is expected early this morning; last night
one thousand persons had been driven from
illomes, and damage estimated at S5co0OO caused.
C1TY.-Stocks closed weak - The direc-
Tors OF the Equitable Life Assurance Society
voted for the naturalization plan which allows
the control to remain in the hands Of j. Il. hyde
for four years. - A list Of houses erected
since December / was reported TO the Buildings
Department as a suspected" list. - A boy,
thought TO be fatally injured accused his father
Of throwing him from a fourth story window.
-= Directors of the New-York Telephone
Company told the Merchants Association a re-
vised schedule would take effect on May /. -
District Attorney jerome received report from
II. De B. Parsons declaring many theatres in
this city unsafe, - A rObber tried to rife
The safe of James z. March before the Port
800
thief threatened to kill him, but captured.
- Report received that q nephew Of
Clement A Griscon, the steamship man. either
fell jumped overheard from the Minnetonka
on March 10 and was drowned - The police
stopped four elevators for twenty-five minutes
in the Madison Avenue apartment house, on 6n
order from the Buildings Department declaring
Them unsafe. - John D. Rockefeller and his
brother. William G. Rockefeller, were beaten
for the first time in the election at North larry
town
THE Observation-Disclosures for to-day:
Partly cloudy The temperature yesterday:
Highest. 81 degrees; lowest, 80.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-22
AT THE WHITE HOUSE.
[FRoM THE TRIBUNE BUREAU


Washington March H.--President Roosevelt re-
ceived a call from j. c. Hanley. business agent or
the Allied National Agricultural Societies OF amer
lea. who presented a request that Delegates De ap
pointed to attend the International Agricultural
Congress which Is TO be held at Rome In May. The
President promised to take up the matter Win
members of his Cabinet. Mr.. Hanley also presented
the President set of resolutions passed oy the
agricultural societies commencing his course on
railroad rate legislation.
The President has indicated TO Senator Overman
of North Carolina that he will mitigate the SEN
tence of Midshipman Arrowood, of Burlington N
c.. who was ordered dismissed from the navy for
desertion. Young Arrowood was ordered to report
for duty on board the Kearsage after graduating
from the naval academy. but disappeared after
handing in his resignation. Secretary Morton re-
fused 20 accept the resignation on the ground that
the United States entitled to some service from
a cadet after educating him Arrowood ar
rested in New-York and returned to the fleet. 1t
is understood that the President VIII allow the
culprit TO retire from the navy without suffering
the full measure of disgrace that would ordinarily
follow in such cases.
A delegation of shoe workmen from Brockton
Mass, will call upon the President Tomorrow
Secretary Frank Morrison of the American Fedora
ton of Labor, will escort them to the White House
Marcus Braun. president OF the Hungarian Re
publican Club, of New-York. of the White
House callers during the day. Mr.. Braun is about
to sail for Europe to investigate for the Immigra-
ton Bureau the fraudulent passport system in
vogue at certain Continental ports whereby many
undesirable foreigners able to adnittance
to the United States. THE regular price for fraud
ulent papers of admission TO the United States"
said Mr. Braun, '1s $50 Hundreds Of brokers
engaged in the business, and the number Of immi-
grants that they annually dump into the Port of
Now-York is simply appalling
Just before the Cabinet meeting Postmaster Cen
eral COrtelyou introduced his newly appointed first
and fourth assistants. Frank II. Hitchcock and P.
V. De Graw.
Among other callers at the Presidents Office were
Senators Lodge. Frye and Nelson. Representatives
Cooper and Crumpacker and Indian Commissioner
Ieupp.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-22

erly be granted But there is, as the Governor
says, another side TO the question. In this day
of low standards. anything which makes di-
vorce easier anywhere in a nation in which,
on the whole, it is altogether too easy Is harm
full not merely to the particular State, but to
the whole country. If New-York opened the
door wider, no matter with how good reason
encouragement TO still greater latitude than
they now allow would be given to other States.
The moral instinct of the Governor was right
in spite OF the good arguments with which the
bill was defended. New-YOrk should not begin
to send to people in other States invitations to
its divorce courts
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-22
DTVORCE IN NFW-YORK

Governor Higgins gives preference to national
morals over legal convenience in his veto of
the new divorce bill. For thus maintaining the
high position taken by New-York State in sup
port Of the permanence OF family life he will
have the thanks Of Christian people, not merely
here, but all over the country, for to the whole
nation New-York stands as an example in its
regard for the sacredness of the marriage tie
The measure in question did not actually in
crease the causes for divorce In this State It
merely affected procedure giving citizens OF
other States the right TO sue citizens of this
State here for divorce on grounds which have
hitherto been. valid cause for divorce Many
lawyers, including the Governors own counsel
believed the bill proper one, and. If practice
In the courts was alone 10 be considered. doubt
less ii was. Perhaps a few individuals will suf
fer hardship through its failure. few di-
Ferees viii not be granted which might prop,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-22
About People and |ocfaI Incidents.

by her son. the one time BABY Mckee OF thu
White House. who is coming to attend the fancy
ball to be given by General and Mrs. Draper. for
their daughter Margaret. April I.
Mrs Teunis S. Hamlin has gone to New-York 10
spend a week as the guest OF Miss Helen VI Could
w W. Rockhills the newly appointed Minister 70
emma will be the guest Of honor at luncheon 20
De given on Friday by the American Asiatic Asso-
ciation In New-York
MRS. morton Henry gave small tea this after
noon In compliment to Miss Prince. OF Boston.
Mrs James Pinchot who is one Of the few orig
inal members. of the Society OF Decorative Arts OF
New-Hork. is at the head OF group OF vgOrn-
en- who are experimenting the sale for that
society which opened this afternoon and viii
continue for two days. Assisting Mrs. Pincaot
In the affair were Miss Elizabeth Kean Mrs
Livingston Hunt Mrs Nicholas Fish Mrs No
Clintock. Mrs Garfield. Mrs William p Emo and
Mrs Archibald Hopkins
Mr.. and Mrs Thomas I. Can entertained al din
ner tonight. when their included the coun-
sellor Of the German Embassy and Baroness Won
dem Bussche- Haddenhausen. Captain and Mrs
Morton Henry. Commander and Mrs NuIIigan
Miss Annie McCauley. Mr.. Lee and Martin Jones'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-22
THE DIPLOMATIC CORPS.

tFRoM THE TRIBUNE 5UREAU.l
Washington, March 21.--The German Ambassador
and the Baroness Won Sternburg entertained din
ner tonight, followed by the second OF a series
of receptions which they are giving this month.
The dinner guests the Secretary OF the Interior
and Mrs. Hitchcock. Mrs. Hale. Mrs. Fish. Mrs.
WaGSworth Mrs. Patterson Mrs Davis. Miss Lang
ham, General Crozier, the Spanish Minister Mr..
SeclSendorf, Edwin " Morgan and the naval at
tache of the German Embassy and Mrs. Hebbing-
haus. About two hundred guests came later for the
reception.
Epifanio Portela, at present Argentine Minister to
Spain. has been appointed Minister to Washington
as successor to Garcia Merou, who has been pro-
NOTED Berlin The Minister Is expected here
some time this spring.
The Brazilian Ambassador, Mr.. Nabucco who
was expected here some time in March, win not ar
rive until later In the spring.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-22
GRISCOM LOST At SEA.
Runarcay Nephe5c of Steamship MG"
Drozcned Coming Home.

When the father and the two sisters OF "4llaH
A. Criscom the missing nephew Of Clement -
Giriscom, the steamship man. went TO the per !"
meet his son. who was expected on the NinnetohHN
yesterday. the young man did not appear OllcI-s
of the International Mercantile Marine COlnp~A'
then told Mr.. Griscom that there might oe SUM-
news of his son at the companys Office ana pS'
suaded him to so there. At the Office at No
Broadway he learned that young Griscoin na'
jumped fallen overheard on March - ABOUT lo~F
hundred miles east of Nantucket
Griscom disappeared from this city on February
s. after having been missing from his home ]"
Bryn Mawr. Penn for some time When he "as
found in this city he received sufficient money %
return home with. and clerk was sent from th'
Offices OF the International Mercantile Marine COM
pany that he took the train On the way 70
the ferry he eluded the clerk and disappeared
again,
On the day he went overheard two Of the snip >
boys saw a man in the water astern and gave the
alarm. In two minutes one OF the boats was In the
water. There was a sun wind blowing with a
choPpy sea and no sign OF the body was to0IG-
ing. Several passengers declare they Griscom
seize the line of the patent log trailing astern-
This they say apparently cut his hands badly
that he was forced 10 let so and sunk
Philadelphia March 21.-Andrew NJ. GriscoTn
the son of w NJ. Griseom. a wealthy resident Of
Bryn Mawr. Young Griscom was a student Ut the
University OF Pennsylvania, When the young man
went abroad it was learned that Miss Elsie Han
som. who had been goVerness in the CsriscOm
family had preceded him. and there were rumOrs
or proposed eopement. but this was later denied.
When GrtScon's father learned that his son was in
Europe ne sent friend to bring the boy home. and
II Is supposed that he was accompanying this man
on the MinnetOnka.