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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-05-29
USING CHEAP ALCOHOL.

Some of the people who will be benefited by
the removal of the tax on alcohol on January L
next need to make preparation in order to
take advantage of the recent enactment on the
subject. The only step which many of them will
take is TO buy the alcohol. OF this large class
of consumers the paintmakers and druggists af-
ford two good types. Again, those distillers who
have any intention of supplying the market with
an article which will meet the government re-
quirements could doubtless get ready to do so
within few weeks. The principal agent used
in denaturiZing grain alcohol is wood alcohol,
and il should be an easy matter TO procure a
stock of it sufficient for immediate needs Were
there no other interests TO consider. therefore.
Congress might well have permitted the new
programme to take effect July 1. 1t is eX
tremely doubtful. however, whether the Com
missioner of Internal Revenue could satisfac-
torily adapt his system of inspection to the
change of procedure in so short time as
month or six weeks. Six or seven months would
probably suit him better. 1t Will not do to
overlook the necessity for guarding against the
frauds which sooner or later will be attempted.
Several groups of manufacturers. too. will be
glad TO have chance deliberately to make or
complete arrangements which will enable them
and their patrons TO profit by the new law. For
instance, builders of gas engines will undoubt-
eddy secure large increase of business when
ton of internal combustion" motors The SIM
pie fact that the petroleum distillate now retails
for something like % cents a gallon-tts price
having advanced recently-whereas Ii is ex-
pected that grain alcohol can be sold for II or
10 cents, will naturally promote the demand for
new machines and may also call for slight alter
atoms in old ones. The general design of an en-
CINE I'm whose cylinder alcohol vapor is exploded
is identical with that in which gasolene vapOr is
utilized. 1t is not unlikely, however, that
trifng modification of the mechanism employed
for igniting the charge will be found desirable
Experiments sufficiently elaborate TO show how
TO get the best possible results should be under
taken. to dispel any uncertainty that may remain
this point. Moreover If manufacturers of
automobiles find ii necesSary-as they may-to
make corresponding Investigations in the inter
est of efficiency, they cannot begin too soon.
One of the strong arguments for repeating the
tax upon alcohol was that a new and cheap
iluminant would thus become available. Now,
the fluid cannot be used in precisely the same
manner kerosene, for its flame gives prac
tically no light It Will probably be found neces-
Sary to adopt the inCandescent mantle. If 1t is
possible to improve on existing devices the
present occasion is especially OppOrtune for the
,nT0-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-05-29
PENNSYLVAHIA'S CAMPAIGN.

This year will see a state campaign Of un-
usua! interest fought in Pennsylvania. Political
conditions in the Keystone Commonwealth are
singularly abnormal and chaotic The Repub-
lican machine. which has ruled for a generation
is dlscredited and broken, and no new dominant
influence has come forward to take its place.
The two chief cities of the state, Philadelphia
and Ffttsburg are controlled by the reforming
element, and voters everywhere seem ready to
repudiate the leadership exercised by the feebler
successors Of Cameron and Quay. The rigid
Corrupt Practices law passed at the extra session
OF the Legislature last February has greatly
weakened tie power of the political organiZa-
uon as such, and the widespread resentment
aroused by the disclosures of the state campaign
OF 1905 and the municipal campaigns OF 1906 in
Plttsburg and Philadelphia has fostered a spirit
In politics which is disposed to lay little stress
on old fashioned party ties.
curious example of this Indifference to old
partisan distinctions was given last week by
the Prohibition state convention The Prohibi-
ton party is the strictest single idea party In
American politics. 1t has adhered TO its car
dinal theory in the face of many defeats and
discouragements 1t is the least likely of all
our parties to be drawn into miscellaneous ALI
ances. Yet its recent convention In Harrisburg
selected a state ticket on which three candidates
ont of four were members of other parties and
in no way Identified with the Prohibition move
ment. The convention thus went on record al
willing to sidetracl the temperance issue and TO
combine with other organizations for general
housekeeping purposes. Mr.. Berry, the nom
inee for Governor, is the present Democratic
State Treasurer, elected last fail by combina-
ton of Democratic, Prohibition and Lincoln
party voters. lie has been named for Governor
obviously I'm the hope of securing fusion this
year between the Prohibitlonists and the Dem
ocratS
The Republicans and Lncolnites have been
negotiating with "A view 10 selecting "A union
ticket. Both factions would gladly have sup
ported Justice John Stewart for the Governor
snip But his refusal to leave the bench of the
| supreme Court, TO which he was chosen last
/ iali. has left the situation somewhat compli-
Gated. The Lincoln party will hold it's conven-
lion next Thursday One element in the organ
/ izaiion favors the nomination of ex Ex-senator
Lewis Emery, jrr an independent Republican
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-05-29
ROYAL VISIT HERE URGED.
'Tbe Telegraph" FaUors Trip of
King EdzCard to America.

London. May 2O-'-rhe Daily Telegraph IN
an editorial article this morning strongly favors
King Edwards acceptance Of the Invitation to
visit Canada. The Telegraph thinks the Brit
ish public has not yet awakened TO a full appre-
citation of the extraordinary interest OF such a
visit which would be likely also TO involve a
trip 10 Washington and perhaps to New York
The newspaper recognizes that possibly there
are state reasons in the way OF such a VISIT
but urges that Canada Is a living Ink between
the American Republic and the British Empire
and that if IT can be accomplished II would be
not merely historic. but memorable beyond all
example in the record Of royal journeys Tbs
alliance with Japan. the understanding with
France the better relations with Russia, fol-
lowed by a visit to Washington and a meeting
with President Roosevelt, which would Do a
dramatic moment. sealing the reconciliation OK
the AnglO-SaXOn races for ages TO come, Woud
make the years OF his majesty's influence mora
memorable and benefCent than any equal period
of any previous reign
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-05-29
THE DIPLOMATIC CORPS.
From The Tribune Bureau.I

From The Tribune Bureau
Washington May 2-The French Ambassador
and Nine Jusserand and the German Ambassador
and Baroness Won Sternburg were at the station
to-day to see the retiring naval attache OF the
French Embassy and Yiscountess de Faramond
off for Boston and Beverly Farms. where they
will spend their time until sailing. June % for
France They will sail from New York in COM
pany with the French Ambassador and Nine.
Jusserand and Captain Fournier. military attacks
of the embassy Mrs Langham mother Of Wis.,
countess de Faramond and Baroness Won Stern
burg accompanied them 70 Beverly Farms and
will have the house opened for the Ambassador
and Baroness Sternburg on their arrival
June 1.
Lieutenant De Nassau Aubin de Yeaupre, the
new naval attache of the French Embassy. and
his wife will arrive in Washington June p. and
are expected to be welcome additions TO Washing
ton society.
The newly appointed first secretary OF the Ger
many Embassy. Count Won Hatzveldt. who sue
ceeds Baron dem Bussche- Haddenhausen.
sailed from Europe to-day for this country. Baron
Won dem sche-Haddenhausen accompanied by
his wife and children. left washington this morn
ing for New York, and will sail tomorrow for Eu-
rope
NJ De Siebert. second secretary Of the Russian
Embassy. will leave Washington tomorrow and
sail for home. to spend his vacation. returning to
Washington in the fall.
Ernest Rennie. first secretary of the British En-
bassy will sail for Europe on June 5, TO spend
several months In England.
The Hon. Ronald Lindsay. British second secre-
tary. who Is abroad. will return TO this country
within short time.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-05-29

leader of former years, and another wishes 10
nominate Mayor John Weaver of Philadelphia
1t has also been proposed to put Mayer weaver
at the head of independent citizens ticket
running against the field. In case the Repub-
licans do not fuse with the Lincolnites, union
OF Democrats. Prohibitionists Lincoinites ana
independents will probably be effected
The vote for State Treasurer last fall gave
some indication of the breakup in party lines
which this years campaign is expected 10 ac-
centuate J. Lee Plummer received 4244IS votes
as Republican and 1920 votes, chiefly In Allie
gheny County as citizens candidate. His sue
ceSsful rival Mr.. Berry. received 35O,695 votes
as Democratic candidate, 1852 as Lincoln
candidate 81 800 as PrOhibitonist candidate
and 1925 as the candidate of the Independence
Democratic faction in Philadelphia. Under a
new ballot law with personal registration re-
quired in the larger cities. and with check put
on political expenditures. some startling election
results may be counted on next fall in Pennsyl-
yania.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-05-29
GFrom me tribune bureau

From The Tribune bureau
Washington May 2S-President Rooseve,' - :,
received a letter of thanks from Mayor Schnii- -
San Francisco for the prompt manner IN "iie, -.
administration came to the RELIEF OF INC pp
the city after the earthquake and nre- -
Frank Morrison secretary of the American
Grafton of Labor called at the White House 'o-u"S
to hand 10 the Presidents protest Ironh 90, -
Iglesas the American Federation OF L~iOo ~.
resentative in Porto Rico, who asserts tha' tie
police OF the island are unduly harsh VIZ" ''s
striking pIantation workers. Many or them are
dragged from, their homes and compelled 20 "orN'
IrIesias writes and their meetings are broken I p
nv, order Of the authorities President Roosevelt
to15 Secretary Morrison that he would call on Gov
ernor winthrop a report.
Tho President had a number of conferences TO-
dav on the Beef Inspection bill with Congressman
and officials Senators Beveridge and Carter and
Labor Commissioner Nell. who were among the
number expressed the belief that there would be
no organized opposition TO the measure.
Among the callers at the White House were sen
ators Fulton and Flint Representatives Alexander.
Lands and Adams. and Marcus Braun. formerly
immigration inspector.
The cruiser yacht Mayhower. now at the Wash
ington Navy Yard will be used by President Roose-
and his party for their trip from this city to
Portsmouth. Va, and back. The President Will
leave here tomorrow afternoon and make the
main part of the trip the lower Potomac and
Chesapeake Bay at night. arriving at Portsmouth
In the forenoon of Wednesday and returning to this
CITY on Thursday morning.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-05-29
GREETINGS At MADRID.
Parliament Presents It's Welcome to
Future Queen.

Madrid May ga delegation OF the fore
most men in the Chamber of Deputies and Sen
ate. without distinction OF party. visited the
Pardo Palace tonight and presented TO Prin-
cess Ena Of Battenberg. the future Queen OF
Spain. an address of welcome on behalf OF the
Spanish nation. This action is significant or
the sincere cordiality with which Spain has re-
ceived the foreign princess King Alfonso. with
Princess Ena. received the visitors in the grand
salon Of the Pardo Palace. Senior Canalajes.
President of the Cortes. addressing the princess.
said:
Madame: We come before your royal high
ness both as representatives of the parliament
of Spain and as representatives or the natloh 10
convey to you the assurance, without tne sHsnt-
est semblance of hattery. that II the nation IL
self had chosen a spouse for its King as our
august sovereign has seen At to select queen queen
for his people the aspirations OF Don A1onso
XIII would have conceded most happily ana
completely with the wishes of his people his
majesty has been a model son and model
brother which inspires us with confidence thar
he will be model husband
AS to parliament. we will do utmost that
your highness may be happy in Spain ana may
not regret parting from your native land.
Your highness in aiding the task OF the hlns
will work for the good Of Spain; and to TINS
noble purpose let US all conSecrate our best er-
forts
Lopez Dominguez President of the Senate.
spoke in similar strain.
Later I'm the day the municipality Of Madrid
extended its salutations to the princess and pre-
sented TO her address Princess Ena re-
ceived the city's representatives and talked with
the leaders OF the delegation
feature OF to-day's festivities was an auto
mobile parade. Two hundred cars decorated
with flowers and flags and filled with women in
CAV costumes filed through the streets. which
were packed with holiday crowds. On passing
the royal palace King Alfonso. Princes Charles
and Ferdinand and the Infanta Isabel Joined
the procession. the King and princes driving
their own cars The route the Pardo
Palace where Princess Ena reviewed the parade
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-05-29
INTERNATIONAL INVESTIGATIONS.

The various investigating commissions which
Mr.. Mosely recently sent from Great Britain TO
this country are now having their sequel in the
visits OF corresponding American commissions
10 the United Kingdom. We printed a week
ago an Illuminating letter from our London cor
respondent on the work of the American ex-
perts who were then engaged in studying the
practical operation OF public and private owner
ship Of public utilities in British towns, or
rather, perhaps. on the field Of their work and
few days later we recorded the departure for
similar work In the same field of the remainder
OF the commission on public ownership sent
forth by the National Civic Federation. Such
international Investigations are commendable
from various points OF view Their promotion of
fellowship and kinship between the nations
through personal contact and increased mutual
knowledge, is by no means a negligible factor
Their utilization Of the practical experience of
che nation for the benefit of the other may be
OF inestimable value We believe Englishmen
widely consider the results of the MoseIy COM
missions work 10 have been highly advanta-
geOus, and doubtless the American commission
will Lot return from the United Kingdom empty
handed
These American Investigators as our London
correspondent reassuringiy reminds us, are work
ing in an eninently businesslike way. They are
not wasting time over fads or over enterprises
peculiar 10 Great Britain and not adaptable
here sucE as municipal oyster beds racetracks
and rabbit warrens but are devoting their at
teailon almost exclusively TO the three major
Z p'e> OF gas. electric lighting and street rail-
roads IN which a close approximation if not
substantial Identity. of interests and conditions
@slslS between the United Kingdom and MANY
iir.s of the United States. II would not do of
'"''"rH. io say tlat because any ENTERPRISE
W7r - well in Great Britain II would work
equaiiy well here. In some matters British and
American conditions are radically different. But
conditions or requirements OF lighting and trans
2oFiaton In English cities and large towns re-
sembie those ia the crowded communities of the
United States 50 closely that IL is not in judicous
TO hold that the experience OF the country is
al least worth the most careful study of the
other.
Such differences as there are between the two
countries have been clearly set forth by our
London correspondent in O number of recent let
ters, as have also been some Of the salient argll-
ments from experience. for and against the sys-
tenn OF municipal ownership or of municipal
3perauon-sor the distinction between these
two must be carefully preserved. lie has cited
Inrns OF the suggestive statlstics 100. which will
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-05-29
Abou1 People and S0cfof lncfdenfs.

o'clock viii! DO a quiet affair. No invitation. h.
been issued. and only relatives will witness ~
ceremony. II will be a 'chancel wedding" -
the Rev. c. Ernest Smith viii oficiate Miss D..
Ter will be attended by her sister. Miss NAV w
Butler. and MIR Buchanan viii have az he's. -,
Charles J. FOrber. jr.. Of Chicago. The usher. :,
lected are Andrew Culver Boyd. Of Philadalnh,,
DarsJwill jr Of Detroit. and James Marto
Buchanan. brother OF the bridegroom. OF Tren,on
A small wedding breakfast for the bridal nar,
will follow the ceremony
Mrs Fairbanks was the guest OF honor ar r.
class exercises OF Fairmont Seminary to-nizht
Representative William p. Mckinley entertair.d
a dinner party tonight in honor Of Represeuts,,v
Newton W. Gilbert. who has been made one Of -
Judges Of the Supreme Court Of the PhNiun,,.
The plate cards each bore a snapshot pictIra !,
Representative Gilbert. Invited TO dine WITH IA,
were General James 2. Smith. Senator Heupanwa-
Senator Scott. Senator Foster Representative ar.
man. OF New York; Representative Lonzuo-.s
Representative James r. Mann. Represenfa,.-'
Loudenslager. Representative Prince P
sentative c. B. Lands. Representative Ovs-.,--
Representative Thomas s Butler and Iohn -
man.
The Secretary OF State has leased his bo
southampton, Long Island. Mrs and Nys. D.
VIII accompany the Secretary to South Ar..,.'
Tor the Pan-American conference Fduars 20
Root. younger son of the Secretary. Ia z,,s ~
parents at their 18th street house.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-05-29

give our investigators food for thought: such as
that the private gas company in Sheffield sup
plies consumers at the low rate OF less than
80 cents a thousand, while In Glasgow. under
municipal ownership, the rate is 80 cents a
thousand. and that is the lowest municipal rate
in the kingdom. In other places under municlpal
ownership the rate is higher. because of the pol
icy of making "A profit on gas with which to en-
able the authorities TO reduce general taxation.
The question of the propriety of that policy is,
of course open TO consideration. with much TO
be said on both sides. and it WILL no doubt, re-
ceive due attention from the American invesu-
gators.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-05-29
"THg STORY OF AN oUTRAaEp

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: On Monday evening young man gong n''-
from work passed place where there had osen
fire. The fire was out. and the engines were "
turning. Attempting TO cross the street as 0ui1's
were doing. ne was stopped by an onleef 49,
ordered back. Without a word OF protest
turned 20 so back. when he roughly SEN
by the officer and told. You shall not so oaeA' -
come with me and I viii put you where you
long" When he questioned the officer why pc Pc, 80
under arrest he was told shut up! II you Old N''
have those glasses would beat your -.
brains outr' crowd OF hoodlums followed GIS ,ss
Beat the n Lynch him. kili MN. - rim
station officer said 10 the other, ,bsu
In the mouth, and he will not look 50 pre''S
he gets Outt'' -, a., IN
Who was this young man? A negro. But an
tellgeUt hardwOrkiug. Christian sentIeLhan : 81
some of the best families in the city; man re-
sttnct education and association. cuItureu aboys
fined; unblemished in moral character anu -"
TeprOach in good manners. ,ss tho
What his crime? Attempting 10 e! $3.50 ire
street others were doing. Oblvious OF 'H7 -
line. - ANA
All OF the officers are not bad Perhaps S m
OF them bad as they could De. oGt seenTastic
little brief authority plays SUI. .,s angels
tricks before high heaven as make t"0 49,
They should be taught that little tact pos'Gffb sr
and common sense would not detrae' "O'
usefulness - ar,ong
have yet to learn OF one public speaker s.J ne
US who apologies for lawlessness or nsTroes.
crimes OF vicious. immoral and mdoent nn.sssrroes
But the world must know that there are ."
and negroes. - me
The systematic persecution by the officers. nv
promlscuous shooting OF fleet footed Prisohe, ths
jewellers the evident spirit OF mOb-vOlence IN sif-
air can do little but force the negross l'' -
protection nj the risk Of violated LaM nun
/ appeal from Philip drunk Philip sober u "
ish the guilty and protect the inn9ce SaS,oOEss
Pastor ST. Marks Methodist Episcopal Cnaf"~
New York. May =. 1875
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-05-29
NEW YORK SOCIETY.

June IA has been set as the date for thu va..,-
OF Miss Fanny IseIin and Philip IAverrnora :, .a
country place Of her father. c. Oliver Issl;,
New Rochelle. on the Sound Owing TO the go
death or the bridegroom's brother. John Livsrmo-.
the wedding will be a very quiet one. Mr.. and w.,
Adrian Iselin and the Misses Iselin who RAN. "a
rived from Europe. will be for few days >, -
house in Fifth avenue before going on "a 49,
summer home. on Davenport's Neck in Wes,pb.s,..
County.
Mrs. John Sloane. with Miss Evelyn sloaps a..
John Sloane. IT. is staying with Mr. and NJ,
William Sloane at Mount KIsco N
Mrs. Sidney Dillon Ripley and Miss Anna e,,,.,
at ConstantinopIe.
Mr.. and Mrs. William H. Post have closed that.
house in Park avenue for the season. and hav,
gone TO their place near Ogdensburg. N T., FOR ina
summer.
Miss Julia and Miss Janet Fish. daugstsr, =,
Hamilton Fish, have arrived in town from Europa
Mr.. and Mrs. l. Townsend Burden and Ns,
Evelyn Burden have left town for Newport. and
have opened Fairlawn. their place there for ths
season.
Mrs. c. Bower Ismay, who is staying with her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs George r Schiefslju n
Judge and Mrs. Horace Russell will leave town
for Southampton on Friday for the season.
Mrs. Oliver B. Jennings and Miss Annie Jennings
left town yesterday for Cold Spring Harbor Long
Island. with party OF friends. on board their
yacht, the Tuscarora-
Bishop and Mrs Henry c. Potter, their return
from Europe next month. viii go 70 their country
place. at Cooperstown " T.. where they will
spend the summer.
Bruce FalcOner and Miss Louise Falconer
booked 10 sail for Europe to-day.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Halliburton Brigham. who
married month ago. will sail for Europe on
Tuesday. June 49,
Mr.. and Mrs. G. G. Haven Will leave town on
Thursday and go to their place at Lenox for the
season.