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New-York tribune., 1905-04-12
Il NEW BLOW TO FRANCE.
PRESIDENTS Conservative Viezo of
VenezueEa,s Obligations.
Cca-espondenoe Of The Associated Press.


Willemstad. April 3.-President Castro has
published an edict announcing that interest on
the interior 6ebt Of Venezuela for seven years
has been cancelled, and that scrip, bearing in
terest at per cent will be issued to replace
the per cent scrip which now represents the
Indebtedness.
Much OF the Venezuela interior debt, which
amounts TO about S16.JO0OOO. is held by French
men, and this edict VIII doubtless intensity the
strained relations between France and Venez-
uela as a result OF the action against the French
Cable Company.
PRESIDENT Castro's recent declaration that the
venezuelan debts aggregate only about $50, ,O00-
"V has caused much comment among South
American hnanciers. It Is alleged by bankers
who have studied the finances OF Venezuela that
President Castro has underestimated the obIi-
cations BY at least $19.OOOOOO
The debt OF Venezuela to the Disconto Bank
amounts. approximately. 10 S12,4O0OOO The
amount Of the exterior English debt is esti-
mated. with accrued interest, at about S16-
Ngyyl The Interior debt IS said to be about
fto0y1O4 Diplomatic debts, with interest are
paced az slightly more than 100000 In
soaluon 70 these debts, the sums admitted by
lle mixed commissions which decided the war
Gains IN 1893 aggregate Sc. 10000
New-York tribune., 1905-04-12
IN HUNTSMAN HILLS.
Presidents Nert Camp To Be in
Heart of Bear Country.

Glenwood Springs, Col, April 11-President
Roosevelt will make his first Colorado camp in
the Huntsman Hills, twenty three miles south
of Newcastle and about fifteen miles from Red
stone, Guide John Goff has received a telegram
from Secretary Loeb saying that it the wish
of the President to begin the hunt with a chase
after bear. This necessltates change in the
plans. for Goff and Borah had arranged to make
the first camp the White River Plateau, a
district infested with mountain lions. The
guides had expected to stay there three weeks
and then go to Huntsman Hills for bear
Soon after receiving the message Borah and
Gof left Newcastle 10 establish the first camp
II viii be near the Johnson ranch on the Divide
River. This country is noted for its large game.
and old hunters declare that the President will
be surfeited with sport
The understanding is now that the party viii
track over the HUntSman Hills. taking about
two weeks to make the trip, and that they will
then go into Redstone where the President is to
be the guest Of John r. Os8ood
New-York tribune., 1905-04-12
VENEZUELA RECKLESS.
CASTBO;S FLAT REFUSAL.
hmerican Requests SpuTneG-NO
Claims Pending, Reply Says.
CoazesPonasnOo Of The Associated Press)

Caracas. April 2.-'President Castro will not
-rishdraw the New-York and Bermudez As
khalt Company case from the Venezuelan courts
snd viii not resubmit the Olcott case to arbitra-
kiOn II the whole American army and navy
cone 70 Venezusla-"
This emphatic statement OF General Alejan-
aaro Ybarra. the Venezuelan Secretary OF For
ssrn Anairs. reflects the spirit OF the reply
which President Castro made 70 the recent pro-
posal Of the American State Department for the
arbitration OF the Bermudez and Olcott cases
Il was generally rumored through Venezuela
hat the demand OF the United States was little
ssss Than an ultmatum TO General Castro.
Predictions OF Intervention following the re-
eussl OF Castro 10 yield were freely made. and
mere was much uneasiness when It was an
-ounoed that the Venezuelan government had
cot only refused the demand 70 arbitrate the
case. but had supplemented its refusal with a
request that the United States declare whether
A has any respect for the sovereignty and the
courts of Venezuela
Nearly two weeks have passed since Castro
made his reply, and as no action has been taken
By the United States and no further demands
have been made. the last demand Of the United
States has gone the way OF many previous re-
ouests for arbitration, and the incident is prac-
ticaly closed as far as its discussion in Caracas
IS concerned
The Olcott case. the arbitration OF which the
United States seeks 10 have reopened. is also
known as the Orinoco Steamship Company case,
and was arhitrated by a mixed commission in
1908
President Castro and his advisers hold that
10 reopen the case would be an insult TO Hol-
land as AIr Barge who acted as umpire. is a
vel known Dutch diplomat. They also hold that
Is Ihe right was denied TO Venezuela to have
The arbitration Of the Belgian waterWorks case
reone1ed. none Of The other cases settled under
lie Washington protocol shall be reconsidered.
II is enpharicslly denied IN the reply OF
President Castro that there any claims pend
srr herTveen the United States and Venezuela.
He again Teiterares that the New-York and Ber-
rudez Asphalt case, now IN The Venezuelan
courts is national and not international one.
President Castro ana the members Of his cab
snet take The ground that while the government
stands for the general principle Of arbitration, it
will not have a case wrested from its courts to
be carried before board of arbitration.
The charges that Venezuela is not paying its
obligarione 10 creditor nations under the Wash
tng1on protocols are denied by administra ton
0F7cizls
New-York tribune., 1905-04-12
WILL NOT BROOK INSULT.
United States WU Take Action If
Forced bg Castro.

Washington. April 11.-Throughout the diplo-
matte corps keen interest exists regarding the
sensational answer which President Castro is
said 10 have made 10 Minister Bowen's latest
request for the arbitration Of the pending ques-
lions between the United States and Venezuela.
Although Venezuelan legation officials say the
1ext Of the dispatch was not included in the
mail reaching the legation to-day. which left
Caracas after the answer was delivered TO Mr..
Bowen. IL has become noised among diplomats
thar The answer was undiplomatic and almost
threatening in wording. The knowledge pos
sessed by certain diplomats on the subject here
indicates clearly that the character. # not the
exact text. Of the answer has been known for
some time 70 the diplomatic corps in Caracas.
and there IS reason 10 believe that several for
eign governments already have been advised Of
3ts text
While diplomats. who have inquired az the
State Department. have been Informed that
practically no action VIII be taken regarding
Venezuela until President Roosevelt returns
from his Western trip, they also have received
the tnti-aarion that II the exact text Of Castro's
answer comprises insult 70 the American
Minister IL viii not pass unnoticed
New-York tribune., 1905-04-12
PLEASURES OF THE CHASE.
The President May Ertend His
Oklahoma Hunt Tzco Davs.

Lawton. Okla. April 11.-President Roosevelt
has seen John Abernathy. the well known wolf
catcher in his unique way Of handling a coyote
Abernathy's favorte dog captured the first wolf
IN the chase Abernathy leaped from his horse.
and with heavily gloved hands seized the pros
rate animals Jaws. lifted it in his arms and
smllngly delivered it TO the President who
forty feet away. had dismounted and walked to
Abernathy's side
That the President is enjoying every hour of
his recreation is evident by the fact that he has
expressed desire TO remain in the pasture until
Saturday evening, thus extending his allotted
time two days.
The third hunt occurred this morning A
lessee Of portion of the pasture arrived in
Lawton to-day and reports that the President
captured coyote this afternoon. The President
ate his first dinner in the reservation at the
COW camp Of Waggoner & Burnett on Sunday
The party feasted on beef and beans. While
the President was exercising early on Sunday
morning he killed a large rattiesnake with his
riding quirt. report from Frederick to-day
says that arrangements have been completed
Tor the banquet to be given at that place to-
morrow night in which the Presidential party
Governor Ferguson and the Hon. Dennis Flynn
will participate
Fort Sill officer to-day said that arrange
ments were being made for the reception Of the
president at that post, but he was not certain
tnat the president would come.
New-York tribune., 1905-04-12
ROJESTYENSKY'S ANS.
Belief That Battleships U-m Re-
join Main Body of Fleet.

St. Petersburg. April 11-Vhether ADMIRAL
Rojestvensky's bartIeship division Passed
through the Straits Of Sunda or the Straits 81
1Ialacca. it is practically certain that he is
moving TO effect a juncture with the division
which passed Singapore on April 5 II is pos
sible that this may not take place until the two
divisions reach Cape Padaran. on the east coast
of Cochin China.
The dispatches from Singapore naming the
ships which passed there on Saturday are erro-
neous in several particulars. notably in the case
Of the Flirst Bismarck. named the Dor. which is
still at Lfbau. The cruiser Russ was fitted vita
captive balloon for observation purposes At
a trial of GothIard the rope connecting the
balloon with the ship parted. ard the baHoon
was lost. The Russ consequently was COM
PEELED to return. Later she went OUT with Adj
nniral Botrovskys division
According 70 the Adniralty's information the
Japanese have had an observation squadron m
the waters of Labuan. British Borneo where
they took the same advantage Of British neu-
trality as Roiestvensky did Of French neutrality
at Madagascar This squadron is believed TO
have beer summoned by japanese. scouts 70 T.
main IN touch with the Russians until they go
north to the Straits OF Formosa. where. II is b.
Hsved the battle viii occur.
Considering the vital nature OF the issue the
Admiralty is inclined to think that Admiral
Togo will not dare to send ships TO vIadfvostok
or leave vessels behind him 10 cope with the
Russian vessels at that port. and that the jap
anese transport vessels will practically have to
shift for themselves until the naval battle is
fought
II is learned that the Russian ships have on
board patent appliances consisting OF steel
brushes attached to band which runs under
the vessels These effectively clean the bot
toms. The speed of warships in this way il is
reported. can be increased at least knot
The Admiralty is not harbortng any decisions
regarding opinions Of foreign experts based On
the theory that Togo's ships are armed WITH
guns which were out Port Arthur -
the officials here say that there have been heavy
shipments Of guns from England in the last lew
months
New-York tribune., 1905-04-12
NEW HUMAN BLOOD TEST
Nesc- Yorker Announces Important
Discovery.

Bridgeport. Conn. April 11-Dr Justin De
Lisle. Of New-York City. explained to the mem
bers Of the Fairfield County Medical Society. At
its 18th annual meeting in the Atlantic Hotel
to-day. the facts of newly discovered test for
determining absolutely whether or not blood
STAINS on garments. wood hatchets or on other
things are human or animal stains
The tests are made by washing the stains with
a saline solution and the vashings are reserved
After the washing has been completed a few
drops Of serum formed by the admixture Of hu-
man blood with that of some animal are added
and the mixture is then set aside in warm
place for twenty-four hours, If the mixture
after that period has elapsed. assumes cloudy
appearance or there is precipitation at the boz
tom Of the test tube. the stains ara actually hu-
man blood. DR. De Lisle declared.
New-York tribune., 1905-04-12
son OF REST WORKS.
Gets His Breakfast and Runs Aray
-WOm0n Whips Him Back.

Washington. n. J.. April 11.-Tramps for some
time past have been more than ordinarily bold
and offensive in this section. One met his match
this morning in the person Of Mrs. Elizabeth
Emory. widow who keeps boarding house
just outside the business section of washing
ton
The tramp was a strong fellow and looked
well fed and we'll clad He asked for breakfast.
and agreed TO split kindling wood for an hour in
return. He was given the breakfast, and after
eating it refused to do the work, and, laughing
at Mrs. Emory, left the place Mrs. Emory put
on her shawl and with a rawhide whip followed
him into the centre of the village. where she
accosted him and demanded that he return and
do the work he promised
He laughed her again. and she used the
rawhide him until he begged for mercy.
crowd gathered, and the tramp was glad to re-
turn and go to work. Mrs. Emory led him back
10 the woodpile in her yard and a crowd of
idlers followed. For two hours she stood over
the tramp and forced him to use the bucksaw,
that peing harder than splitting wood.
New-York tribune., 1905-04-12
"FIGHTr CAUSES PANIC.
Sounded Like Fire" but T5co
Women Were Only Hair Pulling.

panic in which several hundred persons
mauled and tore one another's clothing resulted
from a little innocent byplay between two
women in the gallery of the Thalia Theatre. in
the Bowery. last night. The two women during
a discussion exercised the feminine prerogative
of pulling each others hair
Fight screamed several in the balcony near
them.
Fire" thought hundred in the audience be-
meath them. and left their seats in wild scram-
bic 10 get out
Hundreds got 10 the street and many more
climbed through the exits which lead to the At
lantic Garden. Some excitement was caused
here. but through the aIertness of the leader of
the band, Charles Eschert. who instructed the
orchestra in the Garden TO play popular air.
the panic ceased and quiet was restored
New-York tribune., 1905-04-12
MRS. J. R. TOWNSEND SEEKS DIVORCE.
Case Will Probably Be Tried in Newport
Next Month
lBr TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE

Newport II J.. ArrlI I.--IITs. FIUIlHF OT1lrlVIl
Townsend formerly Of New-fork but now OF New
aort y-bara She mas made her residence for some
time occupying a small villa III Cottage-st has
AIed petition for divorce IN the Rhode Island
courts AGAINST her husbaRd John r. Townsend and
the case is understood will be tried at the session
~ the court next month in this city II Is not
l,,ov,, as vet on what grounds Mrs Townsend
seeks separation. as the matter has been kept as
quiet as possible bur it IS known that she viii ask
for the custody o. her minor child boy twelve
years CID
Mr. and Mrs Townsend are both well known in
Newport ard New-York social circles Mr Town
send being a wei known club member residing at
no, 50 West 46ta-st
New-York tribune., 1905-04-12
TOO MUCH WHITE MONEY
The Western Sub-TreGsuries SAID
To Be O0erfO5cimg.
LFRoM THE TRIBUNE BUREAU. ]

Washington, April IA number Of the
United States suh-treasuries in the Far West
are afflicted with a surplus of silver. In some
Of the cities business men have entered COM
plants to the Secretary of the Treasury that
they cannot deposit silver money in their local
sub-treasury and receive notes in exchange as
they are supposed to be able to do under the
law. In order TO investigate these complaints
and apply a remedy if they are found to be
Well founded Assistant Secretary Charles H.
Keep has been ordered by Secretary Shaw to
make tour Of inspection among the sub treas
uries. If the vaults Of the sub treasures are
found 10 be too small. as the complaints would
seem to indicate. il may be necessary to enlarge
them.
Mr.. Keeps itinerary will include Pittsburg
Cincinnati. Cleveland St Louis and San Fran
cisco.
New-York tribune., 1905-04-12
CASTRO AFTER TERRITORY.
Told Cabeliero That He Must Have Two
Colombian States.

washington April 1.-The State Department has
Deen advised of the arrival in New-York bound for
washington. OF Sehor Cabenero. who was sent 10
easaoaS rs a special Minister by President Reyes
N the EFFORT 10 re-establish friendly relations be-
tween Colombia and Venezuela.
ne Department Is further informed that the nis-
Ioa was failure. because President Castro abso-
Iciey refused 70 deal with senor Cabellero without
az lnoertak.ng in advance on the part OF Colom-
e. e. % relnQuish Venezuela TWO Of the eastern
-rF5.5Ss ct Colombia, bordering on Venezuela. 10
py arbitration
1ftslceLt Reyes REGARDED this cession too high
lFice 70 pay for President Castro's friendship. 50
80 ~ countries remain / seui-hostile attitude.
~ ~ resident Reyes's special Minister IS coming 10
..eet-nsien 70 Eee that the State Department IS
~9lla-ntec with Colon bias true position
New-York tribune., 1905-04-12
PRAYED FOR PRESIDENTS HUNT.

Springfield III, April 1.-Chapain Bradford OF
the Illinois House OF Representatives offered to-
day AT the opening Of the legislatures daily session,
a prayer for the safety Of President Roosevelt on
his hunting trip through the West and Southwest.
He drew a picture of the dangers into which the
President was going and prayed for his safe return
His prayer was, in part follows:
We invoke Thy choicest blessings upon our coun-
try at large Bless the Chief Executive of this
great nation personally and officially, and as he Is
soon reach the happy grounds on WHICH he has
fixed his farawaY gaze and where the wild beasts
abound whether these monsters of the mountains
Zee from him i'm fear or hy him in fury, may he
find himself protected by shield OF the Almigh ghty.
SO that upon his return TO his home in peace and
"a fat1 like Thy servant David. Of old. he can
testify 10 the people that the Lord delivered him
the bear and let an the people praise Thee Amen.
and amen.
New-York tribune., 1905-04-12
FLEET STILL AT ANCHOR.
THE RUSSIANS COALING.
Enquist's DiUision May Be Trying
to DrazC Togo Southzrard.

Chicago April IA dispatch to The Daily
News from Batavia says:
There has been no movement on the parr of
Rear Admiral EnOuist's section OF the Baltic
ueet, which arrived of the Amanda group on
sunday. The vessels are still at anchor 70 the
west of Pulo Nlanki one OF the Islands of the
grouP Il is supposed that they are eoains-
The Hague. april 1.-THE Dutch East indian
squadron is said 10 have been ordered To pro-
eeed 10 the Amanda Islands. with the view %
assuring the observance Of neutrality.
London. April ia telegram from Singa-
pore reports that four supposed golfers passed
there. going east on April 10 These are pre-
sumed in shipping circles to be the advance
guard Of the sixteen Hamburg American Line
steamers chartered 10 act as supply ships to the
Russian fleet.
Singapore April IA telegram from Ba-
tavia to-day says there are no Russian war
ships at Muntoi. Island Of Banka-
Manila. April 1o-The German steamer struve
from Saigon reports that on Sunday she sighted
two japanese cruisers in the China Sea headed
for Singapore.
The British steamer Empire reports that On
the night Of April o she sighted a large war
vessel in BasiIan Strait. between the Islands of
Mindanao and Basilan- The war vessel ap-
preached closely and then disappeared down the
coast OF 3Iindanao II is believed that she was
japanese.
Washington. April 11-0iintstsr Griscor. az
Toxic has informed the State Departments that
he has been advised Of the closing OF Kelung
to foreign ships until further notice Kelung
is port on the north end OF the Island OF For
mosa.
II is said here that the action OF the japanese
government indicates that Kelung is Admiral
Togos base.
New-York tribune., 1905-04-12
NOW $1,000, 900 IN GIFTS.
Mr.. Rockefeller Completes Sum By
500, 900 More to Baptist Societu.

Dr. H. L. Morehouse. corresponding secretary OF
the American Baptist Home Missionary Society. in
this city. made the announcement yesterday that
John D. Rockefeller has Just given 10000 TO the
society which makes total of more Lnan S1.o0OONO
that the society has received from him in the last
twenty years
Dr. MorehoUse said that this gift was separate
Iom the two gifts by Mr. Rockefeller to the Amer
lean Baptist Missionary Union recently announced
IN Boston- He added that the society would have
no hesitancy in accepting the gift
New-York tribune., 1905-04-12
CITY 4WAITS CARNEGIE.
He VII Assist at Dedication of Gift
at NortRam pton.
u TrLEGRAPH "a - rs1s1,xr

By TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBrNE.l
Northampton, Mass. April 1.-THE Meadow
City is ready to make it's first bow to Mr.. and
Mrs Andrew Carnegie, who come tomorrow to
dedicate the new Carnegie House of the Home
Culture Clubs. for which Mr., Carnegie gave $50
000. Mayor Connor has ordered that flags be
displayed on all the public buildings and schools.
and has requested institutions. business houses
and private individuals to join in the greeting to
the Carnegies
New-York tribune., 1905-04-12
INTERESTING NEWS ON INSIDE PAGES.

An Lord suit restrain Life
Assurance Society S on page 16
Secretary drawback
page
possibility of the HBnd treaty discussed
page
Accounts the passage grab reporting
measure and be on npage3
The
.
The Northern Securities may
be found page
The Methodist conferences reported page TO-
New-York tribune., 1905-04-12
oxIA4omA HUNT PROLONGED.

Lawtou Okla. April L-Cowbcys who have a.
rived acre from FredeEick OKLA near where PTesi-
dent Roosevelt and his party ere in camp. assert
that the President has decided 70 remain until SAT-
urday, thus extending his hunt two days.
New-York tribune., 1905-04-12
HeINzE STARTS s5.ooo,ooo SUIT.

lBY rELEdRAPH 70 THE TRIbTNE.I
Butte, Mnot., April I-F- Augustus Eenze 20
day began suit 70 recover S5On,oco from the Par
rot Mining Company. a subsidiary company OF the
malgarlated Mr He.rze alleges that ere 10 that
value was stolen from his mines by the Parrc e.
errIa
New-York tribune., 1905-04-12
cksTRo IKE AN ouTINo.

caracas April lI-Presidenf Castro leaves
-sfaeas Tomorrow for months trip 70 Ciuoad
-'oaFar and other interior cities.
New-York tribune., 1905-04-12
NEBOG4TOFF DELAYS.
Said To Be 45caiting Black Sea
Fleet Near Socotra.

London April IA dispatch from DtibutH
on the Gulf of Alden. to The Daily Mail saws:
Vice Admiral Nebogatof's squadron has been
seen cruising near SCcOtra. II is reported to be
awaiting reinforcaments from the Black Sea
Haa
New-York tribune., 1905-04-12
EEsrER AZ ATLANTIC CITY

st.ps. = promises 10 be The greatest IN history
.....o-gh trains via Pennsylvania halroad- larry
s1t[sssiions Tor parlor car seats should be made
New-York tribune., 1905-04-12
INpIcr STANDARD OIL 400 TIMES.

frankfort. KY. April u-About four hundred n
6ictments charging the Standard on Company with
esure 10 take out peddlcrs licenses as required by
The kentucky statutes, returned by the Frank
n, COUNTY grand jury to-day Similar indictments
have been returned recently in several counties Of
the state.
New-York tribune., 1905-04-12
SHORT LINE TO cLEvELAND.

Pennsylvania Railroad Through sleeping car
leaves NeW-YoFk daily az as p ul- arrives Cleve-
land Is e. m Chicago Limited. ne extra fares--
2avG
New-York tribune., 1905-04-12

PALM SUNDAY AT ATLANTIC CITY.
Peunsvivania Railroad Tour April Is Rate, 80
OF Sil Includes two days board Beach tront ho-
tells a. 81 rate.--AdvL
New-York tribune., 1905-04-12

civilization has long needed Bohn's La%atiVeS'
they cleanse the liver without puEging. g.-AdVI -
New-York tribune., 1905-04-12

The Hague. April 1.-THE Dutch East Indian
squadron is said 10 have been ordered 70 pro-
eeed 10 the Amanda Islands. with the view OF
assuring the observance Of neutrality.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1905-12-14
BITTER FIGHT OVER SITE
OF HAZEN P0ST0fflCE

A bitter fight has arisen at Hazen over
the contemplated removal of the post
oficef rom the Tow of Hazen to Hazen
townsite, a mile westward. w. Z. hg-
man is the postmaster at Hazen, and re-
Gently he began the construction o. a
large hotel on the townsite laid out By
the Southern Pacific Company at the
point where the Nevada and California
connects with the Southern Pacific. Tie
announces that he will remove the post
office rom the tow of Hazen to Hazen
removal has been prepared and the re-
monstrators ask the department to name
one r. r. Rule as postmaster.