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New-York tribune., 1905-12-24
FTNNIS REGAIN LIBERTY
ancient Rights Formally Restored
at HeLangfors.

Helsingfors. undated Cby courier TO st. Pc
tersburg, Dec. 2S).-The convocaticn Of the
Finnish Diet, marking simultaneously the resto-
ration of Finnish liberties and the last appear
snoe on the European stage Of the Parliament
consisting of the four estates-nobles, clergy
burghers and peasants-was d picturesque af-
fair.
Heraids made their appearance in the streets
summoning the estates 10 the cathedral where
prayers were said and "Te Deums' were chant
ed in the Swedish and Finnish tongues. Then
the estates, headed by Governor General Ger
hard and his suite marched between cheering
crowds 10 the palace overlooking the sea. There
standing in front of the gilded throne. sur
mounted with the golden lion OF Finland and
the double headed eagle of Russia, the Gov
ernoT General in the name of his imperial
master, gave back the ancient liberties the
hardy race OF the North.
The audience at the palace contained many
persons who had suffered in exile rather than
subnit TO this. Baron yon Born, marshal Of
the nobility, who replied TO the Emperors speech
sn behalf Of his estate and NJ Pekka, who spoke
on behalf Of the peasantry, had returned to Fin
land since the manifesto was issued Bishop
Pralee-y acted as spokesman for the clergy and
M. Won Pfaler. banker. for the burghers.
The replies Of the presidents Of the estates
were cordial, but each took to say that
the imperial manifesto was accepted the
restoration Of the original constitution and
rights OF Finland guaranteed by Alexander L"
At the same time they added their assurance
that the Emperor might have confidence in the
loyalty of the Firms under a rule Of legislative.
executive and judicial freedom. Baron Won Born
also took occasion to say that 'the satisfaction
with which the world welcomed the opening of a
new era for Russia is heartily echoed by Fin
land" and at the conclusion Of the ceremonies
ne called for three cheers for the Emperor,
which were given enthusiastically. Throughout
the ceremony the best Of feeling was shown,
end this evening there is general merry making
sn the city, the Socialists refraining from MAX
ing counter demonstrations.
New-York tribune., 1905-12-24
ELsBERG OFF COMMITTEE.
Resigns Membership Of Executive in 2S'h
District.

.+ata sAnator Nathaniel 4. Eisherg has sent 10
f,tafrr,an Herbert~Parsons his resignation as a
roar,ber of the executive committee of the Repuon-
can County Committee from the Zsth Asselpp'S
District. A meeting of the delegates OF senator
FIIsberg's district will be held next "eeh' az . 4
an executive member will De electeu,
F1sbere,s letter of resignation is as follows
.s... .ra .or,nletion of the permanent organiza.
80 If ihe RepubIcan County Comnnttee ldst
night the hour late ana the sdi,Sd ~
1s ns o 80 MAKE himself heard the time when the
members of the executive committee lor Itte
6ls1rics3 anca bz the respective delegaons there
fore did not have the oppors suHtC$ LoI to the
Was o4s,ntf9e Tfn In CO %eonnecton with the IN mt
of the choice of the 18TH ASsetoiy DlS'i'
eTsSHtNS sn sn1nEncement was made by some Of the
delegates calling out my nans' o: i.o az Informed my
6istrict organization some time ago II VIII oe a.
solutey impossible for me a ag ssenSbiv Distric
The draft upon my time made by the ocGupeqs @ re
that position ever an9 bss been greater than
can afford and therefore concluoed setiTl9t stiT,a
non,ns that woqld rd5er IoI d during the coming
X,esr You will remember also my stseei"e''| ~
that fsa effect S6nsrsed tG SGH to this spite Of
the uaanimous request OF tIte {a7 staId con-
3sIh rs Serve However my district understands
my personal situation ana appa1 eipcn1stanees
the best judge OF What my pei
would therefore beg to s ASK 2at tFaI sembIv ss Dis
the executive member from lhe i zS.b go hat NV
III he for the present left blank anu tnaL W. ~
name be not used or plli''eu "9
for re rae that This action my part comes Just
when you, az Should have liked to have been
able to work together with you nd m Senet of the
GnIbcan party. But even though am not an an
eWecmtive member. you can always coutII nj o ,,bc M
SI 20 oyeratiop and assistance tor lIle puuc
Dd Marty interests at any time ana IN any Sotl S
nection in which my services may 10
New-York tribune., 1905-12-24
PHILLIPS FOR WADsWoRTH.
Saws He Did Not Issue Conference Call at
Suggestion of Mr.. 0den.

Buffalo, Dec. 23-Assemblyman Jesse 3 Fhn-
lips. of Allegany County arrived here TINS ai,
ternoon. Mr.. Phillips said the conference nela
=, MTazr-vorl, Yesterday afternoon was called
in his capacity as chairman of tho RepuoAcaa
caucus committee of the Assembly ana not
on the suggestion of Mr.. Odeh.
"odell knew nothing about the eohlere
,,,rtr after had sent out the notices" said MI
Phillips. z .o the
what IS your attitude in regard to the
sneakership?" he was asked
"T an, standing with Governor Higgins. for L
,.,iave that the Governor has the best interest
Of the Republican party at he"rt in his putting
Mr. Wadsworth forward for the ,sar,
Tbe Governor is sincere and honest man.
said Mr.. Phillips. ,,o, NJ vvads-
,y,ortb;s candidacy had been preclpltateo anu
that the Assembly was to be made the oadar oatL.T
g-onnd of the fight against Mr.. Odells iea4er-
Shin hut despite these things he was with GOV
e'i1Ei afa there similar feeling among others OF
the Older Assem- mblyren?" Mr.. Philips was
asked. -, 11-
New-York tribune., 1905-12-24

.h.sr desperation have decided to resort 10 Fio-
L.. tactics and to blow up the bridges anu
,,sds of the railroads leading out OF St PETERS
,,,-r The first attempt at the use OF BOMBS
Win which the revolutionaries are Wen sup
-,ies. was made this morning on Schlusselours
ave A workman about TO throw a honiD
at a passing patrol which was escortins noh
unio,, workrnen to the Semiannikopf minis "ilei
Sc exploded. Blowing off the man aiH''
was then taken into custody.
A walters strike has begun IN 81 feOsi iS'U-
MANY Of the restaurants are closed.
Fears are entertained that the revoiuuonis's
may, he driven TO return to the old methoos anu
,,apir an era of terrorism The government -
.,r,-a -ba. q number Of high agents OF the reFo-
lutionary organization at Geneva recently ie.
tnrned to Russia, and increased precautions are
,a,-,s, taken TO safeguard all in authority at S'
Petersburg and Tsarskoe-Selo,
New-York tribune., 1905-12-24
REPMEL NAMES SLATE.
Tzoo Republicans Chosen By Coming
President of Queens.

1.o,b Rerrnel Borough President-elect OF
oueens Yesterday set at rest the doubts regaretns
the principal appointments he is TO make the n'S
of the wear when he takes office by announcing
seven OF the appointees and the onices theY VIII
fill. They are:
Lawrence Gresser. of Glendale Ooeilocra'' ~
lie Works Commissioner
.,fred Uenton Newtown (DemocraD, private sec
refarv to the Borough President
Tor,os D Hicks Long Island City (Democrat'
s,,1nerint tendent OF Highways.
IJanr1 willett Richmond Hill (Republcanl, 5u-
narj1tendent OF Public Buildings ana supplies
Joseph De Bragga. Newtown' tRepuoheah)' Cofa-
missioner or sewers ,.z
carl Berger. Newtown CDemocrao superintend-
ent of Buildings
Emanuel Brandon Nortn beach' superintendent
of Complaints
leadership throughout the borough, MI Berrei
said that it was mistaken idea to think tnat ne
wanted men to represent him in the several wards
as It is rather the people who want leaders 70 rep
IN view OF the published statements that Mr.
Bcruel would give the Republicans no share OF the
Elums, although he was nominated by the Repub-
Hearst nomination, the appointment OF MeSsrs
De BragHa and Wilett comes as a surprise TO the
Republican leaders of the borough. although IL is
said that they a no time could figure how the
nartv could be IGNORED Considering that they have
elected District Attorney, two coToners and two
Asscmblymen and that the appointees Of the Dis
publican leaders are we'll satisfied that Mr.
Bcrnsl has named two of their number for heads
of the city departments under him. These ap-
pointments. together with the elective offices held
in Queens than 1t has enjoyed in the last twenty
Year,
New-York tribune., 1905-12-24
At CAPITAL.
Candidate for Speaker Has No
ENGAGEMENT With President.
TFrom The Tribune Bureau. ]


Washington, Dec. 23.--Assenablyman and Mrs.
James ". Wadsworth jr.. arrived in Washing
ton this afternoon to spend the holidays. They
will spend Christmas with Mrs. Wadsworth's
mother, Mrs. Hay.
II am merely over here to spend Christmas
week. said Mr.. Wadsworth tonight. Il have
no appointment with the President and do not
know that shall see him, though, of course, 1t
is possible hope to remain over until Wednes-
day. when / shall return to Albany. You see
things have been moving pretty briskly the
last few days and I want to take a. little rest
Everything seems assured--our way, mean,
he added.
Mr. Wadsworth will undoubtedly see the
President while he is here, although it may be
only socially. With the arrival of Mr.. and Mrs
Wadsworth the home of Mr.. Hay may be said
to be open for the first time since his death.
Mrs Hay will have with her on Christmas sew
eral of the immediate members of her family
and intimate friends.
New-York tribune., 1905-12-24
HAS HOPES FOR SHARKEY.
Dady Sees President-DiSapprore'
of Nr. WadszcOrtk.
IFrona The rrleune nureau ]

Washington. Dec. 23-MichaeI ]. Dady ths
Brooklyn politician called at the White House
this morning, in company with ex-senator Chan
der OF New-Hampshire. to intercede for Robert
n. Sharkey. Naval Of1cer of the Port of New
York, who is slated for retirement by the Presi-
dent. When Mr.. Dady left the White House ne
announced that he was hopeful that the President
would reconsider his decision and Feappoint Mr..
sharkey He added:
President Roosevelt is such a broad-uainded man
thar when he Is convinced that he is in the wrong
action he mas done so in the past and hops
that he will do so in the Sharkey case The
were Of the shailowest ana most trivial kind. and
perso6s .T m say az wos M efs Sas Saan S4d W &
The There was was man named H Brown ssiis'yS;ii i'S;i
Service commission and d m nuber 5eSts Of other ys
terious Wv HIS also sent in communications
asng o single M oaa 81 Tla hsss VARIOUS @ eoaa s
f919d hy the most Giigent search TO say sr rs
fimsy He has good record In his Office and de-
serves another term.
It will be recalled that Civil Service cou1nnis-
soner Alfred W. Cooley investigated the charges
against Mr. sharkey, by order OF the President.
and Mr.. Cooley reported that while the facts did
not make Mr.. Sharkey's immediate removal necss-
sary they were of such character as to provs BIS
unhtness for reappotntment
Speaking OF the New-York Assembly Speaker
ship. Mr.. Dady said he believed that 1Ir. Wadss
worth had a poor chance to be elected He said:
i do not believe that Governor HgEins's sslse.
does get IN. DO not think that Republicans OF tne
state are going TO like him very much. What New
York needs in the Spea%er's chair Is a man whe
wears no bosss collar. either that OF Higgins Of
Odell. OF any other man.
There are plenty OF available men who would
make excellent Speakers and who could not %
termed boss driven There Is Mr.. Wainwrisht. for
instance He would be good Speaker, and theIs
are number or others. All this talk OF break
ing from the boss when they talk OF certain
men leaving the ranks OF the Odeli army or
the Higgins camp. is rot. IN almost all cases, as
soon as man quits one crowd he takes up WITH
another very much like 10, and becomes just as
much of a boss man ever We ought 60 have
Speaker at Albany who is not in any psrticul1
camp, but who will put IN su his suerT.as sox -
best intsrsaA Of the s.AtA
New-York tribune., 1905-12-24
MARTIN MAY BE CHAIRMAN.
Likely to Head Executive Committee of
Tammany Hall

James j. Martin is likely TO be elected chairman
of the executive committee OF Tammany Hail, at
the annual election and reorganization of the gen.
will be a. aaaI meeting OF the old executive com
Tnitfee, followed at O'Clock by meeting of the
new general committee. after which there will be
a meeting of the new executive committee There
win be three new faces in the executive commit
tee In the 18th District r J. McManEs will sue
ceed ex-senator George W. PiuRkitt. Bar rtholome W
Dunn will succeed his brother. the late Thomas 7
Dunn as leader OF the 26th, and NJ. ]. Garvln viii
succeed Borough President Haffen as executive
member OF the 25th
II is expected that ] Sergeant Cram viii be re-
elected chairman or the general committee John
T. Oakley vice-chairman and John B. Hassaeher
second vice-ehairTnan- The secretaries, Thomas F.
Smith. Thomas z. Rush and George j. Scannell
yrobaby VIII be continued in Office.
New-York tribune., 1905-12-24
PEOPLE NOT UNITED.
ATTACKS on Strikers Reported-Tsoo
Delegates Killed.

Vladimir, Dec 2S-owing to the hostile atti-
tude Of the people here who attacked the houses
Of the railroad men, the strike leaders would
have been torn 70 pieces had the troops not in
fe-posed The railroad strike here is ineffective
Most Of the employees are working.
Reports received here from several villages in
the provinces tell of the murder of agitators by
peasants who were enreged at their attacks on
the Emperor. Among the victims was a young
woman Two policemen who tried vainiy to
save an agitator in the village OF Model were
themselves torn to pieces.
orel Dec. 22-At the village Of Fetkoi the
peasants have killed two revolutionary ennis
ssries One of them was beaten to death and
the other was burned.
New-York tribune., 1905-12-24
BOY FREES CONVICT.
Plea of Governor Montague's Little
Son Opens Prison Doors.
rRr Telegraph TO The Tribune. J

Richmond Va. Dec. 23.--A pardon for con-
vict friend was the Christmas gift little Latane
Montague asked Of his father, Governor Mon
tague to-day Edward Britt. railroad burglar
received freedom this afternoon as result
The boy is only ten years old.
After listening to his boy, Governor Montague
looked up the papers in Britt's case and then
considered Britt's good record as a prisoner
The convict worked around the Executive Man
sion and Iatane became attached to him. The
bow carried the order for his release to the
prison himself
New-York tribune., 1905-12-24
MIR. PLATT IN WASHINGTON, SILENT.
Senator Refuses to Discuss State Situation
May Not Call on President
[Erom rha Trihune Burean.l ]

Washington. Dec. Ex-senator and Mrs FiaIt
arrived in washington late this afternoon ana
went Immediately to their apartments IN stone
leigh Court. The Senator is on his way 10 tdot
springs. Va. where he will spend January oul
he viii remain in washington until TueSdaS
evening
Senator Platt refused to discuss the potltieai
situation in NeyV-York State and salo ina I,eF
"a net exnect to see the President in his orleI
s+av in Washington.
New-York tribune., 1905-12-24
PACIFIC STEAMER GOES ASHORE.
Portland Leaking Badly, and May Be Total
Loss-Passengers Taken Off.

Seattle. Wash. Dec. 23.-The Alaska Com
mercial Companys steamer Portland is ashore
on Spire. nine miles south of Ketchikan. The
steamer is leaking badly, and may be total
loss The water is now above the boilers and
he messengers have been taken to Ketchikap In
small boats 1t is thought that the ship struck
i'm a dense fog The Portland is one of the
from Valdez and Seward.
New-York tribune., 1905-12-24
EIGHT KILLED BY FALL OF ORE
Buried Under Thousand Tons-Recoyerv
of Bodies Difficult.

Ironwocd, Mich. Dec 2a-Fight men were lrfrsa
to-day by fail Of 1000 tons Of iron ore from slip
on the loo foot level of the Newport mine in
Ironwood- On account of the great danger from
drifting ore and broken timbers. several days will
probably elapse before all the bodies recovered
New-York tribune., 1905-12-24

IN ali departments were very firm Russian
imperial As We're 115 and Russian bank shares
we're SD higher.
New-York tribune., 1905-12-24
RUSSIAN SECURITIES RECOVER.

Paris, Dec. 23.-Pr!ces on the BouFse to-day
improved notably Russians advancing on salts
factory bourse advices from ST. Petersburg
and Berlin, and account Of dispatches fore
casting the failure of the Russian strike.
Imperial As were quoted at 1890 and Russian
Aonds of 1904 at 473.
Berlin. Dec. 23.-On the Boerse to-day prices
New-York tribune., 1905-12-24
MARTIAL LAW IN ESTHoNIA.

Reval, Esthonia. Dec. 23.-Martial law has
been proclaimed in the Province Of Esthonia.
New-York tribune., 1905-12-24
DADY PUT OVERHEARD
Continued from first page.


able TO Mr.. wadsworth The contest is prac-
tically over and Mr.. Wadsworth surely VIII De
elected" 60. IT,,
In regard to the appointment of state Tag
Commissioner to succeed Lester F. Stearns OF
Chautauoua County. Governor, Higgins SAID;
THAT question has not been dehnitely' SET
tied I can say thing, however, ana tnat
is that the office will not come to Erie County
which is now enjoying more than its share OF
State patronage. -.
lust before leaving the hotel to take MS Cialn
for Olean Governor Higgins said
There will be a square deal when the next
legislature is organized. Mr.. Wadsworth Is
the kind of a man who will have nothing else
Men who support any other candidate VIII not
be punished when it comes to making up the
legislative committees. am sure,
western New York is somewhat interested
in knowing how Mr.. Cox will fare in the dis
tribution of honors." suggested to the
Governor. TT has been reported that he VIII
be the next majority leader
Cox is a good fellow" said Governor Hig-
gins warmly, "and an honest man. There Is
nothing to be said vet. however. on who will
be the majority leader or who will be chairman
of the principal committees. That will come
after a Speaker is chosen.
Binghamton. n. Y. Dec. 23.-When the state
nv Governor Higgins in Buffalo
New-York tribune., 1905-12-24
THOUSANDS QUIT WORk'
Nang Cities Obey Moscoao Order
Rebels Hold Kursk.

K,en. Dec. Z3-Au the employees Of the SOUTH
eastern Railway are expected TO strike to-day
New-York tribune., 1905-12-24

Kostroula- Dec 23.-The employees OF eA 'is
factories here have struck.
New-York tribune., 1905-12-24

E,er. Dec Z-Au the employees Of the SOUTH
eastern Railway are expected TO strike to-day
Kostrouaa- Dec 23-The employees of all the
factories here have struck
Kursk, Dec 23-The striking railroad men OF
mis- city have proclaimed a provisional govern
rnent. and have issued appeal for support IN
.etttnr I'D a Russian republic
wilma Dec 22-The railroad men Of the wilma
sarauoyitchi and the ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
lines are working. but the employees OF tne
Ts,ninez-R -Ronnny and Luninez-Pinsk lines have
struck-
Eostorf-on-Don, Dec. 23.-Work has stopped
an all the railroads and street railroads here'
and the printers and the employees OF seVeraI
>actorfe. have Joined the strike.
saraton Dec. 23.-Operations in the workshops
of the Rtazan-Ural Railway are at standstill
Byelcstok. Dec. 25-A strike was started this
afternoon on the vilna-Baranovitchi and Rovno,
zsbrinka and Briansk railroads
New-York tribune., 1905-12-24

Binghamton. n. Y. Dec. 23.--When the state
ment made by Governor Higgins in Buffalo
was shown to Assemblyman John T. Rogers
he declined to make any comment. but said he
might say something after he had consulted his
friends
New-York tribune., 1905-12-24

Berlln. De. 2s.-on the Boerse to-day prie.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-10-21

and some railroad managers who are
always willing to take unfair advantage
of their weaker competitors, and they
thereby force other big shippers and
big railroad men who would like to do
decently into similar acts of wrong and
injustice, under penalty Of being left
behind in the race for success. Gov
ernment supervision is needed quite as
much in the interest Of tho big shipper
and of the railroad man who want to
do right as in the interest Of the small
shipper and the consumer.
Experience has shown that the pres
ent laws are defective and need amend
me.t. The effort TO prohibit all re
straint Of competition, whether reason
able or unreasonable, is unwise. What
we need is TO have some administrative
body with ample power to forbid com
bination that is hurtful TO the public
and to prevent favoritisn TO one indi
vidual at the expense OF another. II
other words, we want an administrative
body with the power TO secure fair an'
just treatment as among all shipper
who use tho railroads-and all shipper
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-10-21

of railroad lines which cover the coun.
try. is a task infinitely more difficult,
more delicate, and more important than
the primitively easy task Of acquiring
or keeping in order the old highways
so that there is properly no analogy
whatever between tho two cases. do
not believe in government ownership
of anything which can with propriety
be left in private hands, and in partic'
ular should most strenuously object
to government ownership Of railroads.
But believe with equal firmness that
IL is out Of the question for the gov
ernment not 70 exercise a supervisory
and regulatory right over the railroads;
for Il is vital TO the well-being Of the
public that they should be managed in
spirit Of fairness and justice toward
all the public. Actual experience has
shown that il is not possible to leave
the railroads uncontrolled. Such
system, or rather lack of system, II
fertile in abuses Of every kind and
puts a premium upon INSCRIPTIONS ane
ruthless cunning in railroad manage
ment; for there are some big shipper
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-10-21

have a right TO use them. We must not
leave the enforcement Of such a law
merely to the department Of Justice;
IL is out of the question for the law do
partment of the government TO do what
should be purely administrative work
The department Of justice is TO stand
behind and cooperate with the admin
istrative body, but the administrative
body itself must be given the power
to do the work and then held to a
strict accountability for the exercise
of that power. The delays of the law
are proverbial, and what we need in
this matter is reasonable quickness Of
action.
The abuses of which we have gem
uine right to complain take many
shapes. Rebates af6 not now often
given openly. But they can be given
just as effectively in covert formi and
private cars, terminal tracks and the
like must be brought under the con
troll Of the commission or administra'
tive body, which is TO exercise super.
vision by the government. But In my
judgment the most important thing "a
do 10 to give TO this administrative
body power TO make its findings effec
tive, and this can be done only by Civ
ing il power, when complaint is made
Of a given rate as being unjust or un
reasonable, If It finds the complaint
proper then itself TO fix maximum
rate which il regards as just and rea
sOnable, this rate to go into effect prae
tically at once, that is within a reason
able time, and to stay in effect, unless
reversed by the courts. earnestly hope
that we shall see a Law giving thii
power passed by congress. Moreover
hope that by law power wdll be con
ferred upon representatives Of the
government capable of performing the
duty Of public accountants carefully
to examine into the books Of railroads
when 50 ordered by the Interstate Com
meree Commission, which should itseli
have power TO prescribe what books
and what books only, should be KEEP
by railroads. If there is in the mind
Of the commission any suspicion tina
a certain railroad is in any shape o
way giving rebates or behaving imprOp
erly, 1 wish the commission to hav
4 power as a matter Of right, not as
matter Of favor to make a fun an
exhaustive investigation Of the receipt
and expenditures Of the railroad, .
that any violation or evasion Of the la'
may be detected. This is not q revol'
tiOnary proposal on my part, for onl
wish the same power given In referens