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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-22
EXPECT REPORT TO-DAY.
Armstrong Viii Take 1t to albany
This Morning.
IBy Telegraph to The Tribune.I

Albany, Feb. 21.-The report OF the Armstrong
investigating committee has been completed and
may be presented 10 the legislature tomorrow.
Senator Armstrong telephoned to Assemblyman
Cox. from New-York. where he. Charles E.
Hughes and Senator Tully have been revising
the report that he would bring It TO Albany
this morning
The presentation OF the report will mark the
beginning of the real work of the session. For
the insurance legislation the proposed banking
investigation, for which there is g. strong de-
mand. the ballot reform laws. the investigation
of the traction merger In New-York City and
all questions of Importance and political signi1-
canoe will be reegated to the background. The
disposal Of the bills which will accompany the
report will mean hard fighting. and the intention
of many Of the legislators is to force adjourn
ment Immediately after the bills have been
passed.
The entire Armstrong committee will be here
tomorrow for the presentation OF the report
Much speculation was aroused to-day TO the
reception the insurance bills will meet. That
there will be opposition seems likely. Much Of
IL will be from the companies themselves, and
some of the legislators are wondering if the old
insurance methods of influencing committees
he used.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-22
ACADEMY FAVORS UNION.
Only One Tote against Combining
7Cith artists SOcietU

At a meeting Of the members of the National
Academy of Design, last evening, at 109th-st and
Amsterdamave., the report OF the committee on a
possible union of the academy and the Society OF
American Artists was adopted. with only one dis
senting vote. Frederick Dielman, the president
presided at the meeting, which was secret. At its
end at II o'clock. Mr.. Dielman made the follow
ing statement
The result OF the meeting was that the report Of
the committee. recommending the union OF the two
bodies and proposing changes in the constitution
OF the academy which would make that union eff
fective was adopted by the academy by practical
~ unanimous vote. There was only dissenting
voice out OF over forty members present.
Undoubtedly the body OF the Society of American
Artists Will take action soon and If the society
adopts the report OF the conference committee the
academy will at formally adopt the necess ary
amendments TO its constitution and the union viii
be effected
It was said that the only dissenting vote to the
adoption of the report of the conference commit
tee cast by ]. Carroll Reckwith who argued
for delay and a larger representation on the com
mittee OF conference MI BecSwith il will bs re-
membered vigorously and bitterly opposed the
transfer of the acadenys schools Columbia
University.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-22
NIXON GUARD RETOLTS.
Appropriation Bill Reported IN Spite
of Opposition. Ho1ceOer.


Albany Feb 21.-The meeting OF the ways
and Means Committee of the Assembly to-day.
while it resulted in the reporting OF the appro-
priation bill developed a fierce fight. In which
the Nixon Old Guard" aligned itself with the
minority against the new regime in the Assem-
bly, as represented by Speaker Wadsworth and
Assemblyman Moreland chairman of the COM
nlittee. Assent ynan Rogers, who was deposed
from the craftsmanship Of this committee and
did not realize his aspirations for the Speaker
ship. led in the revolt. With him were Messrs
Fish. of Madison. and Lewis. of Oswego. other
deposed committee heads.
Discussion of the appropriation bill brought
out bitter personalities. The Speaker and As
sembymen Moreland and Burnett are the only
ones who had anything to do with the preparing
of the bill. To-day it found among other
things. that the appropriation for the corpora
ton bureau in the office of the Secretary of State
omitted entirely.
Mr.. Rogers and Mr.. Fish, when Assemblyman
Moreland wanted to advance the bill yesterday,
opposed him. saying that they wanted to look
over the items. Their inspection gave them an
opportunity to relieve the resentment they have
been nursing ever since Speaker Wadsworth an
nounced his committee lists. They did so,
directing their epithets 10 Mr., Moreland and Mr.
Burnett. and not sparing the Speaker. On the
vote they voted with the Democrats against the
bill. Assemblyman Lewis refused to vote.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-22
GAS BILL RE-4MENDED.
Price for Coney Island Fired at 81
More DeIau.
TBy Telegraph 70 The Tribune J

Albany, Feb 1.-THE Assembly to-day
amended the Agnew so-cent gas bill, changing
the price TO be fixed for Coney Island. the Both
and Slst wards Of Kings County to 81. the pres
ent rate This action was taken on reconsidera-
lion Of Mr. Grady's amendment. adopted yester-
day The entire rnanueuvre has resulted only in
delay, for the bill has 10 go back for reprinting.
Senator Pages bill viii have another hearing
before the Committee on Miscellaneous Corpora
lions tomorrow, after which It may possibly be
reported. Some amendments may be suggested
for II, too if It gets out 10 the floor. 20 cause
DELAY
The Gas Commission was here to-day. but
presented no report on the price for gas for
New-YorA City, and there is no definite time set
for the presentation Of such report Senator
stevenss bill TO abolish the commission was not
taken up
Discussion OF the Agnew hill IN the Assembly
resolved itself into a fight over The Grady amend
snent. with much Democratic censure Of the Gas
commission. Assemblymsn Moreland declared
that the purpose q the reconsideration Of the
vote which passed this Grady amendment was
not 20 replace the provision fixing the price Of
gas a. 81 =. The araendment had been psss,d
enoer misrepresentation, said he. ga many who
voted Tor I; thought they were making the prioes
IN these wards 81 instead OF 50 cents which the
amendment did The bill without the amend
Tnent' while il prohibited the companies from
charging more than specified rate. did not say
they could rot charge less
Assenhlynan Grady put n Flea for his
amendment, bur said he realized there was little
aope for H. He said that II he could not get so
oeE' gas he would take what he could get. that
al amendment fixing the price in Conay Island
~ tie present. rate would satisfy him Assem-
hlyIneh Merritt Hooker and many others spoke
urging The reconsideration o. the vote which
passed The amendment Then Ascenhlyrnan As-
e. 81 ~
Assembiy1nsn Grady tried TO put In an amend
flent or two. which brought or much more dis
cuSsion. with q bitter exchange of personalities
between Mr. Moresnd and Mr. Palmer Mr.
Palmer and Mr.. Oliver declared that this amend
fnent was charging more than the Stevens COM
mittees bill last year specified for this district
and placed the blame for the failure Of the So
cent bill last year ana the inaction of the Gas
Commission on the Republican party.
AEsemhlynlsn Merritt declared that the pres-
ent bill In all particulars was meant to do lust
what the Stevens committee tried 20 do last
year on vote the Grady amendment was
lost IS 10 So.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-22
BRACKETT USES LASH.
ASKS FOR BANK INQUIRY
Senator Beheues Klburn BldmeleSs,
but Seeks Party'S Honor.
rsY telegraph &c Tho tribune


Albany Feb 2l.-ln q sharp speech IN the
senate to-day Senator Bracket called on inc
Republican majority Of that body 10 clear W
the charges which have been hanging over the
stste Banking Department. for the honor OF
.he pzrzy. Calling the Finance Committee
FOR seton. he declared that while he oeheNeo
the superintendent was guiitless Of all the
charges made against him justice oemahoeo
that The atmosphere be cleared.
While Senator Brackets speech drew from
Senator Aids seting chairman Of the Finance
Committee a long explanation OF the situation
within that body. & apparently produced no
other effect. The situation again has assumed
the aspect CT peaceful calm. The sub-conmii-
tee appointed yesterday will held meeting TO-
morrow. but beyond that no action will be taken
until next week
Senator Brackets action was entirely unex-
pected.
To like 10 know" said he suddenly at the
end Of the presentation Of a report If the
Finance Committee has done anything with the
resolution for q bank investigation"
Senator Aids explained that the charges
against Superintendent Kilburn. in the cases Of
the German Bank and the Merchants Trust
Company. We're before the committee; also, the
Information pertaining 10 those cases by which
the Governor had reached his decision This
Information had been considered carefully, said
he. but he realized the importance or the STU.
alton. and the rest Of the committee did also.
i have no quarrel with those who hold views
which differ from mine on this question: Sen
etor Bracket said. but 1 do think the Repub-
licsn members owe il 10 the Senate. the people OF
The State and the Banking Department TO go
ahead and had out If there Is anything wrong.
! am prepared 20 say SO far as have observed
ihat the Banking Department is doing its duty,
and its whole duty.
This is said in the BELIEF that there Is nothing
;n the charges that have been made. But be-
Heve when charges are made # IS incumbent
upon us TO investigate those charges. II may be
necessary for the party 10 clean its own house.
J. is simply applying 10 the affairs Of the State
abe same methods would in our own
business under similar conditions.
Those Assemblymen who passed the Tesolu-
iion more than three weeks ago asking for an
investigation are disguised with the delay which
they term a -bsrefaced hold-up. but feel that
they are powerless 10 do anything. If their res
cluJion is turned down completely, seems
likely now, their only resource would be an in
vestigation by the Assembly Committee
Banks carrying out the sentiment Of the House.
But such an investigation without appropriation
Tor expenses. without counsel. would be almost
useless bring out the conditions which they
think need remedy"
In the Senate to-day Senator Marks gave no.
tice that on Monday night he would ask for the
discharge OF the Finance Committee from fur
ther consideration of his resolution for a legis-
iative investigation in all the State depart
rneuts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-22
VIEWS AT ALGECIRAS.
Ambassador White Hopeful OF
Aforementioned Doubtful.

Algeciras, SPAIN Feb. 21.--Although the con-
tinued Franco German deadlock causes feehiis
of encouragement among the delegates 10 the
Moroccan conference. Ambassador White, heau
Of the American mission. maintains cohnoehee
that an ultimate agreement will be reached anu
saws there is no reason to regard an understand
ing as impossible. His strong optimism Is IN
rather marked contrast with the pesslInisn pre-
vailing in other quarters. particularly among the
French and British. who take the view that the
usefulness OF the conference is virtually ended.
This is partly explained by the dissatisfaction
In French and British quarters over Gernanys
rejection of the French proposals. The Germans
continue to urge that the conference should pro-
coed with it's work until definite results are OBJ
tanned.
1t is expected that the question OF policing
Morocco will be discussed before the conference
with the same publicity as the Moroccan oank
question. Under no circumstances will the con-
ference be allowed TO break up abruptly.
The American delegates decline to discuss the
runlors that the United States and other neutrai
powers are exerting outside influence toward Sc
curing an agreement. Italy appears to be doing
the most in the way of mediation, but the pres
sure of any power will be exercised more at
Paris and Berlin than here.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-22
NDICT DIR. BL4CKBTRN.
T1oo True Bills Found against
North Carolina Congressman.

Asheville. N c. Feb 2l-Twa indictments
were returned by the federal grand Jury to-day
against T. Spencer Blackburn. Republican Rep
resenfasive in Congress from the sth North
carolina District, charging him with pgactisips
before the departments Of the government ard
WIN accepting fees for the service after his
election TO the House of Representatives.
Inc indictments allegs that Blackburn APP
peared before the Treasury Department and the
Son'nhssioner OF Internal Revenue as attorney.
sau secured compromise OF the cases against
-. pinklns and p. A Davis. charged with vio-
Iaton or the laws governing the making or
N4iskeY IN the Sth North Carolina District lt
- aHrmed that during February and March
tsVs, blaekourn was paid 500 BY Davis and $500
ny pinkins for hts services
Washington. Feb. sl.-Representative Slack
eurn Tonight authorised a complete denial OF
the ehsrges contained in the indictments re-
turned against him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-22
n POSSIBLE SOLUTION.
Neutral Police Inspector Suggested
bu "The Cologne Gazette

Berlin. Feb. 21.-The Cologne Gazette" to-day
expresses the opinion that possible solution OF
the Moroccan police question lies in the appoint
ment of French and Spanish officers over ma
tive force the officers themselves 10 be under an
Inspector belonging 10 some neutral power, but
in the Moroccan service. This newspapers we'll
known relations with the Foreign Office gives
this suggestion significance, as probably reflect
ing the final effort of Germany 10 satisfy
Frances wishes.
The Gazette also says an agreement be-
tween France and Germany had been subStan-
TALLY reached on the bank question, but that the
French represent atives suddenly assumed IT.
reconcilabe position under strong pressure from
some outside source
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-22
LIBERAL OLIVE BRANCH
British Premier Desires Better Re-
lations 1cith Russia.

ST Petersburg Feb. 21-A hearty expression
OF friendship. with a wish for closer relations
between Russia and Great Britain. set forth IN
a letter written by Sir Henry Campbell-Banner-
man TO the London correspondent of the "Novoe
Vremya." was published In that paper this
morning and was received in the best spirit in
St Petersburg The sincerity and sympathy OF
the British Premier. who is regarded as not a
maker OF vain phrases. is recognized, and the
letter is considered to be long step toward a
better understanding. though no definite result
of the long pending negotiations is expected IN
the near future
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-22
AMENDED BILL SUITS TRUSTS.

lBv telegraph TO The Tribune
Albany. Feb 2l.-The banks and trust com
panles have agreed on the amendment to the
stsven-santee bill compelling trust companies to
maintain Is per cent reserve. and there is
every probability that the amended bill will be
reported favorably from the committees Of both
houses soon The original bill compelled the
keeping or half the reserve In cash in the com
panies' own vaults. while the amendment pro-
Nldes that only i've per cent shall be depos-
with any other Company or bank while the third
0 per cent may be invested IN State or govern
ineat bonds. 10 be kept in the vaults OF the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-22
OPINIONS IN CAPITALS.
Pessimism IN Great Britdnp-The
Hague Suggested.

London. Feb. 21-Great Britain is still pessi-
mistio in respect to the Moroccan conference.
The officials here believe the delegates must
leave Algeoiras without solving the question or
policing Morocco. unless Germany withdraws
her demands for international control of the
gendarmerie. It some quarters it is believed
that Germany at the last moment. finding that
all the powers excepting. possibly, Austria, are
sympathizing with France. will agree to the
compromise offered by the French delegates
On this account France will be urged to allow
a continuance of the conference.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-22
DAKOTA DIVORCE VALID IN ENGLAND.

London. Feb. 1.-THE validity OF Dakota
divorce in England was to-day affirmed by Sir
John Gorell Barnes. judge Of the Divorce Court
Division of the High Court of Justice The cues
ton was raised in the case OF Mrs Armytase
who pettioned the court TO declare her maria ge
10 Edward Armytage valid. She formerly was
the wife of Charles Gillig. an American living in
London, and went to South Dakota where she
obtained divorce the ground of desertion
and subsequently married Mr.. Armytage Mr.
GNllg also Remarked. but last year began pro-
ceedings To nulllfy his marriage on the ground
that the divorce which his first wife obtained
in South Dakota was not binding upon him and
that, consequently, his second marriage was
invalid Justice Barnes has now decided against
Mr.. Gilgs contention.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-22
MORE CASH FOR CONSCIENCE FUND.
City Richer by 1897 2O-Ethics of Taxation
Trouble Citizen.

Controller Meta received from Colonel Austen
Receiver OF Taxes. yesterday an envelope contain.
Ing 1897 20. conscience money, which was az once
turned into the city treasury, In handing the
money 10 Controller Metz. Colonel Austen said.
The gentleman called in the Office and stated that
he had made return which ieeallv rIght h.t
morally wrong ana his conscience HAD been
10 ease his mind and asked 10 please see thst I,
was sent TO the proper quarters. There was no
assessment levied against this pTaperty m all np
TINS estate, but was done through a Statement
when ne had made TO Them, which, as befoTs
stated. was legally right but morally wrong -S'e
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-22

The introduction of the second bill IS likely TO
retard the passage Of either
Tho Tlsberg bill was recomrn;tted to-day. AFTER
having been reported fsvorably. II will await the
hearing next Tuesday when the City Club, various
Bronx organizations and probably the Cllzenss
Union ana Independent speakers will discuss rap9
transit legislation. Senator Grady, who dfssenteo
from the favorable reporting of the BILL SAID thai
he favored an alternative plan. and probably would
submit amendments when II was IN committee or
he whole
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-22
BRITISH COAL TAX'S REMOVAL.
Mr.. Asquith Indicates Intention to Abolish
Export Duty.

London. Feb 1.-THE British export tax on
coal is apparently slated for removal In the
Chancellor OF the Exchequer's forthcon,i,r
budget. Mr.. Asauith informed a deputation no.
day that While he declined 10 make any decIars
ton in regard 70 taxation until he presented the
nudset, ne considered the coal tax to be vicious
ana unnecessarily injurious to an important in
uustry' AIDING that when an opportunity offered
the members of the deputation would ana 80
anxious to remove It
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-22
CHINA BLOCKS RUSSIA.
Manchurian Questions Vie5oed IN
Light of Recent Treatu.

Picking, Feb. dizziness accounts Of the Rus
sian negotiations say that the Chinese govern
ment informed Minister PokotiIofr that 1t could
only deal with Manchurian questions resulting
from the Treaty OF Portsmouth, and that pro-
posals for concessions in Mongolia and Chinese
Turkestan and railway and mining projects in
Manchuria were separate matters. China has
previously refused some of them
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-22
HARSH MEASURES IN LlvoNIA.

Riga. Feb. 21.-The expedition sent TO crush
the second rising in the district OF Wenden is
operating vigorously. The troops have captured
many revolutionists. of whom twelve were tried
by drumhead court martial yesterday and shot
and thirty, including women were logged Sew
enty rifles were captured.
Two prominent residents of Reval, Vice
Mayor Paets and attorney named Tamant.
have been sentenced to death for participation
in the revolutionary movement
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-22
REQUESTS To FACTORY EMPLOYEES
Charitable Institutions Also Benefit Under
Will of Cincinnati Man.

Middletown. R. l., Feb. M-CharitabIa trs,,,
tons OF Cincinnati and employees OF the Fr,ar
Candle Company. at Ivorydale Ohio ara a
the heneheiaries Of the will OF Thomas J. FmsrTs
AIRY IS. - y" 'ahu-
among the public requests are $1,000 To the Gin
einnat Fresh Air Fund and SlSeo to o,,sr 49,,
tauons and organizations "'''''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-22
BILL TO FIX CITY OFFICIALS PAY.

tBy Telegraph TO The Tribunel
Albany Feb. Ex-senator Page and Assemblyrnan
Prentice introduced to-day, at the request OF the
City Club of New-York, bill giving to the Board
of Estimate and Apportionment of New-York power
TO fix the salaries of all officials paid from the city
hN statute
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-22
TRANSIT LEGISLATION IN DANGER.
City Clubs Amendment Inroduced-Mkely
TO Retard Passage of Bills.
" gelegraph e rh. rrlbune

Albany Fec a-Senstor Page Introduced today
Tie cry Cubs rapid transit amendment This
measure. which 8, favored by the Rapid Transit
Compassion and civic organizations in New
York city. IS not essentially different from IN.
<lsberE biz save that II makes optional the sepa-
ration OF The contracts tor opsgaten ana coastruc-
tioa OF future suoways. TIE Elsae.s bin the ctrv
Nlco and the RAPID Transit Commission maintain
makes conpusory the separation Of tho contracts
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-22

Washington. Feb 21.-The statement was
made in official quarters to-day that proposals
and counter proposals being made at the
conference at Algeciras. but that the outlook
is not quite favorable as It was two days ago.
So far the officials here have not been advised
of the reported intention of the conference to
end its sessions within a fortnight. The officials
here are far from hopeless. and feel that the
neutral powers may bring together France and
Germany.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-22
EARL OF ELeIN NOT TO Rss,eu

London. Fec. H-An authoritative denial "a
given of the statement published this aftar,,o,,
that the Earl OF Elgin. Secretary OF State 20
the Colonies. is contemplating ressning In con,
sequence of differences with his colleagues oyar
the treatment OF the Chinese labor auestion
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-22
HAWAIIAN MISSIONS IN LOCAL cHAReE

tsy Telegraph to Tho Tribune
san Francisco. Feb. 1,~sRishop J. ". Hamitca
OF the Methodist Church came on the steamship
ManehGria. which arrived to-day from Honolulu.
The Bishop went 10 Honolulu TO arrange tor plaeins
hity Methodist missions in the Islands under local
Coast or the task
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-22
A MISSION SEMINARY BURNED

Constanunople, Feb 2l.-The American Col
.ose al Anheao' ASIA Minor. has been destroyed
BY fire. The loss is partly covered hy ,s,,raSso
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-22
TO TAKE HOOKER CONTEST TO HOUSE

Atnany' FEB A-Assemhlyman Tompkins gave
notice that one week from to-day he would move
10 dlseharee the Assembly Judiciary Committee
IRON further consideration OF his resolution relative
70 tae hNes tsation Of the charges AGAINST SDrens
I 9ustice warren B. Hooker. or Fredonia This
OF the House 9F-+@'0'' ~ ''ie H0pt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-22
MORE AID FOR STARVING IAsAn

State Department the second certified check for
$1,000 to be cabed TO the japanese Red Cross AZ
Toxic for the relief of the distressed people OF the
fe1 ~ provinces This makes total of
week %NN4A'A W4tH+n a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-22
INDIA BUYS EeyprrAN co,n

Lopdon: Feb. 9-The Secretary OF State for I,a,,
the end OF the month $780, uU' i'oih Egypt at
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-22
JAPAN TO CONTINUE WAR TAXES

Toxic. Feb 21,-The bill for the continuation
Of the war taxes passed the House of Peers to-
day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-22
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