New-York tribune., 1906-05-05
Netp2lprk DAILY Gribn1re.
SATURDAY. NAY 3, 1906.
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

CONGREsS.-The message from the Presi-
dent, transmitting the report Of COMMISSIONS
Garfield OF the Bureau Of Corporations on the
relations between the Standard OIL Company and
the railroads and recommending legislation to
permit the prevention well as punishment Of
the evils shown. was read in both houses. -
Senate: An amendment to the Railroad Rate
bin making pipe lines subject to the Interstate
Commerce Commission was passed unanimously.
- House: The Naval Appropriation bill
was debated. Mr.. Burton. Of Ohio. arguing
against larger navy.
FOREIGN.-A statement was issued on behalf
of the Russian Cabinet. saying that changes in
the fundamental laws would be revoked and. that
bills for general amnesty and the abolition OF
the death penalty would be introduced in Par
lament - The Constitutional Democrats
chosen 70 Parliament held a convention to decide
on the party's course; the leading men urged
that the government should have an opportunity
to define its policy; a minority desired an i'm
mediate rupture - The British government
the Withdrawal OF troops from the territory IN
dispute within ten days: British warships have
sailed for the Pirseus - Partisans of the
Chinese bandit VanmROmao attempted to rescue
him from the municipal jail at Shanghai; the
brigand and another Chinese were killed and
three jailers and four Chinese were wounded
DOAIESTIC.-The report of Commissioners
Garfield of the Bureau of Corporations on the
relations between the Standard OIL Company and
the railroads said that that company was re-
ceivIng rebates and other favors which gave it
an immense unfair advantage over its independ-
ent competitors. ~ President Roosevelt eX-
pressed himself to visitors much pleased with
Rate bill. saying that he did not believe the
changes suggested would alter the bill ma
terially. == Governor Higgins, at Albany, an
nOunced that in disposing of the thirty day bills
he would give no hearings but would allow those
who wish file briefs; the charges against
Borough President Coler were received by the
Governor. == II announced that the
United Mine Workers convention of delegates
at Scranton, Penn. would definitely declare it
self to-day. and decide if a coal strike should
take place. == The Federal Coal and Coke
Company at Clarksburg, ". Va. brought suit
against the Baltimore Ohio Railroad and Fair
mont Coal companies, charging discrimination
and rate Juggling. == A Chicago fire insurance
company assessed stockholders 500 share a
result Of the San Francisco fire == There was
hope of a compromise with the lOngshoremen in
the Great Lakes strike.
CITY.-Stocks were strong = Henry H
Rogers and John d. Archbold defended the
honesty and business dealings of the Standard
Oil Company in a long reply TO President Roose-
Vells message and Commissioner CIarfleld'S re-
port. - The federal grand jury handed down
seven sealed indictments in the sugar rebating
case. including counts against the Sugar Trust
and the New York Central Railroad Company.
- It was announced that suit would be
brought here against the Mutual Life Insurance
Company 10 recover property Of eX- Mayor Rob-
1nson Of Elmira. said TO have been fraudulently
transferred. - H. L. Whaley was arrested
for trying to open an account at the Night and
raised from So to S359.OOO. = The San Fran
cisco benefit at the Metropolitan Opera House
tstted $50, 900. - Fire insurance companies
OF this city decided to advance rates and also
20 retrench by lowering commissions to brokers.
- II was announced that the advance in
price made by the ice wholesalers OF this city
would force large increase in the retail price.
THE WEATHER.-Indications for to-day:
Fair and cooler. The temperature yesterday:
Highest 65 degrees: lowest 50.