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New-York tribune., 1906-10-21
TWO RUSSIAN WARsHIPs LAUNCHED
Powerful Battleship Floated at St. Peters
burg-Smaller One at sebastonoI

St Petersburg, Oct. 20-Two powerful battIeshins
OF the RUSSIAN navy were launched to-day. the
Andrei Pervosvann (St. Andrew the First CaI1ad(
OF 1860 tons which was successfully foated here
to-day in the presence of Marine Minister BiriIeff
and smaller vessel. the St Eustaoe, at sebasto
pol
The Andrei Pervosvannl is the largest ship built
N RHSsa- She carries four Pinch guns and twelve
gnt6enl EFF 6e lsnDoa knots sister ship the Emperor Paul
6rst class battleships in the sBaItc and three-tbe
TantelelInon ram formerly the Kniaz Potemkne) the
the St Eustace-in the Black Sea 'o'~'' anu
New-York tribune., 1906-10-21
NEW HEBRIDES TREATY.
Anglo-French Convention on Administration
of Islands

London. Oct- 2.-An Anglo-French convention
covering the future administration of the New
Heorides was signed here to-day by NJ. Cambon
ano Foreign Secretary Grey. The convention guar
antees the respective interests OF the French Brit
ish and natives. and fixes the conditions of land
owning in the archipelago.
Australasia has been bitterly opposing the con-
ventlon declaring that the islands ought to be ex-
clustvely British and that Great Britain ought To
offer Maurttius other island to France as a
qutd pro quo for the REIMBURSEMENT OF French
rights in the New Hebrides.
New-York tribune., 1906-10-21
CANAL ZONE HEALTH REGULATIONS.
United States, Ecuador and Panama Will
Provide for Uniform Code

Washington Oct 0.-Ecuador and the United
States and Panama will enter into agreement
providing for uniform health regulations and in
Southern republics against yellow fever and other
contagious diseases. The Ecuadoran Minister, Luis
Felipe Carlo. that commissions from the three
governments concerned will meet IN the near fu-
tUre, probably at Guayaquil. Ecuador and prepare
an agreement commission representing the
health departments of the Panama canal zone and
of terms satisfactory the countries involved.
New-York tribune., 1906-10-21
SELBY ABBEY A TOTAL RUIN.
Fire Destroys Famous Church Founded in
the Twelfth Century.

Selby England, Oct 2O.-The famous old Abbey
Church here known Selby Abbey, is a total
ruin. the result OF a fire which broke out in the
organ chamber at midnight The local fire brigade
was unable TO extnguish the flames. and the
brigades from York and Leeds were too late to
the historic building, only the bare walls being
left.
selby Abbey considered one of the finest
monastic churches in England. It founded in
the twelfth century by the Benedictines and part
Of the original and Transcripts survived until
last night. The Abbey possessed some interesting
sculptures and tombs of the abbots who presided
over its destines during the rule of the Normans.
New-York tribune., 1906-10-21
METCALF TO INSPECT ELLIS ISLAND
Will Learn What New Facilities Are Re-
quired by Increased immigration

Washington. Oct. 2O.-Secretary Metcaf Of the
Department of Commerce and Labor left here To-
day for New York on trip of inspection to the
Ellis Island immigration station. He will be alb
sent for several days.
On account Of the increase of immigration. 1t
has become necessary to increase the facilities on
El!is Island for the handling Of immigrants Nav
buildings VIII have to be erected and some changes
MAGE IN the present plant. II is the expectation
OF secretary Metcan 10 ascertain definitely what
additions and improvements may be necessary so
that ne Will be In position take up the matter
with the committee when Congress conyenes
New-York tribune., 1906-10-21
RElTERATEs RURAL MAIL CHARGE.

State Chairman Woodruff reiterated yesterday
that he had complained TO the Postof1ce author
tiles in the matter OF the charge that the Hearst
newspapers were being distributed FREQ OF ohargs
by government carriers
THE matter brought to my attention" Mr.
proper authorities" ~ 'o
No at the postoflce would discuss ths
charges They sent to Washington ana
nothing further OF them had been heard here ~
New-York tribune., 1906-10-21
SPANISH AMBASSADOR AT VATICAN

Rome. Oct. 2O.-The Pope received to-day tba
Marquis Ojeda, the new Spanish Ambassador to the
Vatican, who presented his credentials and also
an autograph letter from King Alfonso. The Pom
tin expressed the desire that the traditional friend
ship between the Vatican and Spain be maintained
and strengt thened. Afterward the Marquis visited
the Fapal Secretary of State, Cardinal Merry del
Val, and had long conversation with him. Mar
gus OJeda Is persona grata at the Vatican. where
ne is looked upon as a statesman, and not a po-
uclan wishing to further the plans OF the present
Spanish Liberal Cabinet
New-York tribune., 1906-10-21
TRIPLE ALLIANCE DISCUSSED.

Rome, Oct 2o.-The German Foreign Secretary
Herr Won Tschirsky, visited this morning Foreign
Minister T1ttoni, with whom he had long and
cordial conversation. 1t is believed that beyond snv
doubt the general relations Of the mowers comnos,r9 O.
the triple alliance and the best means CONSOLE
dating the alliance and rendering IL more effective
In the interests OF peace, discussed No aIIu-
sion. it is understood, made to the anticlerical
movement IN Spain. Later in the day Signor Tit
toni returned the visit OF Herr Won Tschirsky
New-York tribune., 1906-10-21
SUCCESSION IN DUCHY OF BRUNSWICK
Plan to Give Duke of Cumberland Chance
to Renounce Hanoverian Claim. /

Brunswick Germany, Oct. 2O.-The Council OF
state has proposed to the Diet that the Duke of
Cumberland, heir to the throne of Brunswick have
three months in which TO decide whether he will
give up his claim TO the Hanoverian crown and
thus reconcile himself with Prussia If he does not
40 SO within the period mentioned it is propose1
ihat me IAet shall elect sovereign from the col
New-York tribune., 1906-10-21
PLAN FOR CHINESE CONSTITUTION.
Date Will Be Announced in Few Years
Depends on Peoples Progress.

Washington Oct. 9-The State Department has
received the text of the Chinese imperial decree.
issued September last. looking to the creation OF
a constitutional form OF government in China. The
decree states that the date upon which the first
popular assembly shall meet will depend upon the
rate of progress made by the Chinese people. par
ticularly the officials, In the ways Of self govern
ment, and adds that the date will be proclaimed In
the course of q few years.
New-York tribune., 1906-10-21
DIVERS AT WORK ON THE LUTIN.

Biserta, Oct 20-A heavy is running of this
coast to-day. and Is interfering with the work OF
the divers who are digging the trench under the
stern OF the sunken submarine Lutin for the pur~
pose or adJ Justing hawssr around her. The naval
court or inquiry, after hearing all the evidence
available, adjourned to-day until the Lutin IS
raised a noating dock above the wreck is ready
10 10 raise the Lutin as soon the cables ad-
New-York tribune., 1906-10-21
A LONDON FIRM SUSPENDS.
P. Macfadyen & Co., Branch of Madras
Banking House, in Trouble.

London. Oct.s2O-P Macfadyen & Co. the Lon
don house of Arbuthnot &s Co. bankers of Madras,
announced this afternoon that the firm had been
compelled 10 suspend payment. The company did
considerable Indian banking business The cause
of it's suspension Tot divulged. and the amount
involved is known.
New-York tribune., 1906-10-21
AMERICANS IN WRECK IN FRANCE.

Poitiers. Oct 2o.-An automobile containing four
Americans was in collision with another automo-
bile at Vaence Bridge to-day. The Americans car
was smashed and all OF the occupants were wound
ed by broken glass: One OF the women OF the
party had her nose fractured. The injured Ameri-
cans brought to this city and. after receiving
medical treatment, departed for Couhe Their
names were not asoertained
New-York tribune., 1906-10-21
TARIFF EXPERTS SENT TO GERMANY
Will Consult on Possible Notifications of
Administrative Work.

Washington Oct. oo.-Secretary Root has decided
to send two tariff experts to Germany to consult
with the German customs officials and with Ger
man boards OF trade for the purpose of obtaining
ma terial for possible notifications OF American
tariff laws in their administrative feature which
are at present the subject OF much complaint on
the part Of German exporting interests
New-York tribune., 1906-10-21

Paris Oct 20.-A dinner. attended by 600 Free
Masons. given in the chapel OF former Carmelite
convent here last night, caused considerable rioting
ana led 10 several arrests. During the disturbance
with sticks.
New-York tribune., 1906-10-21
TWENTY-THREE KILLED IN MINE.

Johannesburg, Transvaal Oct. 20-The rope of a
cage which was descending the East Simmer gold
mine here to-day snapped and the cage fell a
thousand feet. Twenty-three Chinese Iaborers who
were being lowered into the mine dashed to
New-York tribune., 1906-10-21
H. G. soUIERs NAMED MINISTER.
He Will Succeed Mr.. Magoon in That Office
at Panama,

Washington. Oct 20.-It was announced at the
State Department to-day that Herbert G. Squers,
of New York. had been selected to be American
Minister at Panama, to succeed Charles E. Magoon
New-York tribune., 1906-10-21

At the weekend the natural course OF the
market suffered interruption from the uEex-
pected and unusual action of the Bank of
England In raising it's discount rate on Friday.
after taking no action at its regular Thursday
meeting. Wall Street was shocked. Our apostles
OF gloom wagged their heads dolefully-recalled
the times OF the Barring panic-whispered 10 each
other that something dreadful must have hap
pened. not yet disclosed. and unanimously pro-
ceeded to sell securities short Then in due course
the facts came to light. Sudden demand Of ex-
traordinary character had been made upon the
banks gold supplies for Egypt and Canada. and
bank officers felt nervous over the possibility
that New York might see fit TO exert its unques-
toned right to bring more gold here They met
and took hasty action-raised their minimum
rate TO per cent as means OF inducing AIneri-
can lenders to leave their funds in London This.
far as New York is concerned. was all there
TO IL.
OF course. the raising OF the money rate in any
great financial centre tends to check speculation
but the efrect OF this particular action on the
New York market has already been felt 70 un-
warranted extent, promoted by bear aggressive
ness. AS for the paraded bogie that Europe IS
combining TO embarrass this country, that Is not
worth the consideration OF intelligence. This
country is strong enough TO work out It's own
destiny 1t may we'll be that money vii
continue active and will command good rates
This must be when an immense prosperity keeps
expanding in every section OF the land Hisn
money rates are lDNaElaDlN a COiHCiOS4l W
times. Reason for this is too obvious TO need
pointing out.
Meanwhile. Stock Exchange firms are supplied
with funds borrowed time in volume unprec-
edented; and new happiness) the banks have
earnings this year big enough 10 yield such divi-
dends make recently hippodrorned 'appre-
tensions seem blessed Inspiration
The extended short interest In the marhet
started with money market catastrophe pros
poets for it's chief reliance sensational theories
encouraged tt into bigger and bigger proper,
tions: something was bound TO collapse; anu
when we began TO import gold the distributes
of innuendoes and sneers worked overtime. dis
aster was due any minute-an manner or grew
someness was tied 10 the doctrine that nauoAN
prosperity was vast. expansive, aggressive
that IL just simply could not be financed Win
out panic.
Prosperity needs no rescuer.
H ALLAWAY.
New-York tribune., 1906-10-21
sELBY ABBEY RUINED.

Modern improvements have involved the de-
struction OF one OF the noblest examples of Nor
man architecture. The gas engine used for
working the organ in the chapel Of SeIby Abbey
Church, in Yorkshire. kindled an unrnanagea BILE
bonfire and ruined that splendid structure
which was recently restored at a high cost
Mr. and Mrs. Humphry Ward have deferred
their visit TO America with great reluctance
Mrs. Ward has been disabled by illness for four
months and while much better is unable 10
bear the strain Of the journey.
London is Frightening up with the fine wealth
er and the social stir There are good art shows
like the Rembrandts. at the Fine Art Society
Memorial Exhibition; Archibald Stuart Wort
ieys work, at the Grafton Gallery, and Alfred
W. Rict's water colors, at the Carfax Gallery
The most interesting theatrical occurrence is
the marriage of q Gibson girl" which has been
kept secret for ten days, ard there is no comedy
on any stage so funny as the prodgous hoax
Of Herr kopelecks / n, g.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-07-17
AbercrombIe G. Co.'s Market Letter.

The weather remains the dominating In
fiuence and will continue to exercise great
influence on the market for some time to
come. Further rains have been reported
from all sections of the belt over Sunday,
the rains being excessive in Alabama and
Georgia, and a new high level on the
recent advance was established In the
early morning there was some selling for
account of longs to realize profits, but as
the official forecast was for showers In
all districts of the south tonight or to-
morrow all offerings were soon absorbed,
values working upward on reports of rains
a points in Alabama Mississippi, Louis
lana and Texas during the day. another
unfavorabe map being looked for In the
morning. Weekly press weather and crop
reviews were rather favorable as to pro-
gress of plant during the past week. al
though Houston's report for the state of
Texas was not as good as was the re-
view of the preceding week, reading, in
part as follows: THE continued rains
during the week have not helped cotton
any in south Texas. The ground Is wet
and the fields are getting grassy. The
reports of boil weevils and grave fears
of boil worms IL the sun does not get a
change pretty soon. It looks like there is
more danger from damage by rains than
anything else"
Answering for the central belt, the New
Orleans Picayune and the Memphis Com
mercal-Appeal report progress accord
ing to returns to the Appeal, the prepon-
derance of evidence denoting that the
week was favorable to the cotton crop,
the rains being quite general and except
in few localities extremely beneficial.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-07-17
Mare g LeIand,s Market Letter.

Cotton was comparatively active today.
and 1t displayed a good UNDERGONE that
carried prices up for an ADVANCE OF nan
a dollar a bale in spite of the certainty
of considerable low grade New york cot
ton being delivered on contract here.
Sentiment was more bullish than 1t was
last week and shorts were disposed TO
cover and take the long side of a turn
Heavy rains in sections of the eastern
belt almost five inches In some local.
ties, were chiefly responsible for this right
about face. Liverpool cables were ABOUT
as expected, but the weekly reviews con
corning the trade conditions in the Man
chester market were disappointing as they
indicated a slackening all around in the
demand, and an accumulation of stocks IN
the principal distributing centers
Soon after the opening 1t was generally
known that the steamship Proteus would
arrive this afternoon for New York with
about 1000 bales of cotton aboard
These features, however passed unho-
ticed and prices climbed steadily until
they were about 10 points higher than the
closing of Saturday, at which level scalp
ers on the long side we're satisfied with
their profits and commenced to sell out,
thereby checking the advance.
Price came out with some very strong
bullish kilograms, which increased the de-
sire to buy. All in all, the market was re-
markedly steady throughout the morning,
and any determined buying would prob
ably have started the crowd to getting
aboard the band wagon before 1t was too
late.
During the next week or so it will be a
hard thing to determine which is the band
wagon.
Deliveries on July contracts will be put
against unfavorable crop news, which Will
be the result of the present rainy spell.
It is difficult to say which will be the
stronger feature
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-07-17
BEARS ARE EASIER
IN STOCK MARKET
Buying Was Not On Very
Heavy Scale
RISE WAS MPREHENSIVE
Opinion Was General That the Demand
Is Still Largely Confined to
the Short In
terest.
RISE WAS COMPREHENSIVE

New York, July 1.-THE relaxation in
the pressure to sell stocks, which has
been in evidence at declines for several
days, was not altered materially today by
the advance in prices. material change
In the tone of the market was the conse-
offence Hitherto the sentiment of the
speculation has contended in vain against
the steady and determined pressure to sell
stocks whenever prices turned upwards,
and on every occasion which could be in
terpreted in way favorable to values
Uncovered bears showed more easiness
today than at any time since the decline,
as result of the light offerings of stocks
which appeared in the market
The buying was not on a very heavy
scale as is testified by the moderate ag-
gregate of the days sales of stocks, but
they were obliged to raise bids consecu-
lively to fill up their needs, and a rather
wide and comprehensive rise in prices
followed Opinion was general that the
demand was still largely confined to the
short interest, and it was not considered
probable that other demand would spring
up at the sharp recovery after having
hDCSAt
belief has become prevalent, however
that buying of substantial character
has been In effect on a scale down for
several days. The principal event of the
day was the purchase in the open market
In London of 100000 in gold for ship
ment to New York The demonstration
of the ability to draw gold without the
facility on government deposits. allowed
ON the last movement, caused an easier
feeling over the money situation. The
price for the gold, however, was at an
advance of a full penny in the pound over
the market price.
Sterling exchange at Paris also fell
back. The call money market was easy
On spite of some large requirements fall
ing due on the 10Th, and the 40 per cent
installment payable on Baltimore and
Ohio stock subscriptions. Saturday
strong bank statement has had some be-
lated effect in helping stocks. Something
was made also of the coming return of
j. p Morgan to New York, which occa-
STONED a revival of the Great Northern
ore lands deal with the United States
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-07-17
New York Cotton Futures.
Daily Cotton Movement.

Galveston-Frm; middling, lie; net re-
ceipts, TIA; gross receipts, IA; stock 49,
COS; continent, 1874.
New Orleans-Quiet; middling, lie: net
receipts. 2607; gross receipts, 2607; sales,
900; stock, 1902.
Mobile-Steady; middling, 10s4c; net re-
ceipts, 22S; gross receipts. OBS: sales, 200;
stock Til; coastwise, 165.
Savannah-Steady; middling, 10%c; net
receipts, 914; gross receipts, 914; stock,
%, 934; continent 2907; coastwise, 100.
harleston--Nominal; net receipts, 946;
gross receipts, 946; stock, 1881; coastwise,
$685.
Wilmington-Steady middling, 10ac; net
receipts, 6s; gross receipts. 5S; stock, 235.
Norfolk-Steady, middlng, 11Ac: net re-
ceipts, 92s; gross receipts, 1928; sales, 149;
stock, 1880; cboastwise, $40.
Misunderstanding, nhc; gross re-
ceipts, 354; stock, 3701.
New York-Steady; middling lie; gross
receipts, $780, sales, 1854; stock, 101 sS2;
continent, 100.
Boston-Quiet middllng. lie; gross re-
ceipts, 211
adelphia-steady; middling. 1l.25c;
continent, TAT.
Total today at all ports-Net 5So5; con-
tinent 1884; stock 23S 1876.
Consolidated at all ports-Net S671;
France 113: continent. 3O0S.
Total since September l, at all ports
Net 7,13,452; Great Britain, 2,s00,O06;
France, 710.075; continent, 2,613,4 6e; Japan,
1890 Mexico, 1852.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-07-17

Steel corporation deal. Hopes are enter
tanned that the manner in which the
Panama canal bond f1otation Is belng mali
aged may yield some help to the money
market by the shifting about of govern
ment deposits,
Some favorable effect was reported on
miscellaneous bonds by the release OF
state and municipal bonds, which mad
been accepted as security for the $loOOO'OOo
of government deposits which the Sec
rotary of the Treasury has recalled. Inc
decreases of about $2,O00,000 in June ex-
ports of agricultural products, more than
accounted for by the cotton movement,
was not without consideration in view
of its bearing on the exchange situation.
But the lack of effect on the provisions
item of the decreased beef agitation was
regarded with satisfaction. A strong
market for copper in London was a favor
able factor for Amalgamated copper. The
rise in the minor Vanderbilts was based
on the organized agitation for an increase
in the dividend distribution on Michigan
Central. The demand became very dull
late in the day, so that there was frae-
tional recessions and a slightly heavy
closing, but active selling pressure was
not renewed and substantial net gains re-
manned as a result of the days business.
Bonds We're irregular. Total sales, par
value, $1725,00O.
United States new As advanced "a. the
SIS and old As " and 2's y on CALL.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-07-17
elbert 8. clay,a Market letter.

Foreign news was generally scarce, due
to the fact that Liverpool furnished a
featureless market, options closing steady
at a loss of l point from Saturdays levels.
Spot sales were 5000 bales. 2 points lower
From India we hear that there are fears
of disappointing rainfall. and the rainy
season is OF vital Importance there.
Some good buying in New York on less
favorable crop accounts was reflected in
the higher opening of the local market.
Little attempt was made, however, to fur
Their the natural advantages gained, and
market prices remained steady at the ad-
vance. Rains have again been general over
the belt. and numerous advlces have been
received complaining of damage through
excessive moisture. In Texas especially
fears are expressed that the wet weather
will cause increased activity on the part
of the weevils On the other hand prl-
vate advices from Arkansas are fraught
with exceedingly favorable existing pros
poets and Indicate that the heavy rains
have been very beneficial to the plant,
statement which largely bears out past
records and present theories that wet
Julys do not necessarily initiate against
| prospects for an excellent yield.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-07-17
Naval Stores.

Charleston, July 16.-Turpentine and
rosin, nothing doing.
New York, July 16-Petroleum steady;
rosn steady strained common to good
81. 9OG3 .95; turpentine firm; cottonseed oil
strong, prime crude T. o. b. mills 261s, new
crop; do. yellow, 3SdSS1a.
Savannah, July 16.-Turpentine firm, 81
sales, 1908; receipts, $40; shipments, 204
Rosin firm; sales, 2316 receipts 1271; ship
ments, 467S; stock, 6S,2A. Quotations.: A,
B, C, 81. so; D. $3.50; E. $3.50; F. 1895; G.
$500; II, s49O. I. s4.25; K. $40; M, s4.45;
N, $3.50; w G., s465; WV, A.S5.
New Orleans, July 16.-Pitch, $3.50; pine
tar $3.50; coal tar, $3.50. Rosin firm. A,
B, c.. $3.50; d, $3.50; e. $3.50; F, 1895; G
$500; H, s42O; I, s495; K. $40; NJ, s4.45;
n. $3.50; VIC, 81. WV. s4.S5 turpentine
firm. 81.
Wilmington, N. c., July 16.-Spirits tur-
pentine firm. 5615c receipts. lis casks.
Rosin, nothing doing; receipts. 1856. Tar
firm, 500; receipts, 40. Crude turpentine,
firm; hard. s275; dip. $3.50; virgin. $500;
receipts, 300