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The Paducah sun., 1906-04-25

When is Special Attorney Hughes
going to begin to prod the coal bar
ons and the railroad magnates who
are charged with combining to hold
up the coal consumer? The people
want to see how Hughes will twist
the necks of those who had them on
the broiling irons the past winter and
its several predecessors.
The Paducah sun., 1906-04-25

what will Teddy hit next?" asks
the Evansville Courier. Just uncover
another evil and watch while wait
ing. That big stick will soon be fly
ing in the direction of the evil"
The Paducah sun., 1906-04-25
Was Not i'm Frisco.

A telegram received from Mr.. r.
E. 'Ashbrook, who was supposed to
have been in Frisco during the dis
aster there states that at the time
he was in Los Angeles. He did not
leave the latter city as expected.
The Paducah sun., 1906-04-25
Deeds.

Robert c. McMahan TO n. r. Car
rico, for $1,000. property in the
Trlmble addition.
e. C. O'Bryan to Conn Linn. for
s65. property in the O'Bryan addi-
tion.
The Paducah sun., 1906-04-25
Local Markets.

Dressed Chickens-35c to 60c.
Eggs-20c a dozen.
Butter-25c ID.
Irish Potatoes-Per bu. $1.00.
Sweet Potatoes-Per bu. 60c.
Country Hams-1S 1-2c N.
Green Sausage-12 hc 10
Sausage-15c ID.
Country Lard-10c fb.
Onions-10c doz.
Radishes-Per bunch &c.
Lettuce-5c per head.
RhubErb-10c per bunch.
The Paducah sun., 1906-04-25

why Is the sun ana Het the moon
blamed for all the earthquakes? The
sun may have suspicious spots on its
face. but is not the moon lunatr)? I?
t'-,s4 are not earthquakes. very crazy
The Paducah sun., 1906-04-25

Have the largest possible share
in all mems peace and the, least pos
sible to do with their quarrels."
The Paducah sun., 1906-04-25

Personally appeared before me,
this April 1, 1906, e. J. Paxton,
general manager OF The Sun, who
affirms that the above statement OF
the circulation of The Sun for the
month of March, 1906, is true to the
best Of his knowledge and belief.
PETER PURYEAR. Notary Public.
My commission expires January
%, 1908.
New-York tribune., 1906-02-24
CUBA'S COAST TRADE.
american Privileges Applicable Only
IN Intervention Period.

Havana, Feb. 23.-With reference TO the state
ment published in the United States to-day that
the Cuban Treasury Department had ruled that
vessels carrying the American flag were not en-
titled TO the privilege OF trading between inter-
insular ports, the facts are that the Secretary
of the Treasury ruled three months ago that tho
provisions OF the Spanish Code reserving ths
privileges OF cOastwiss trade for solely Spanish
vessels. effective. and restricted these priyi
leges TO vessels owned IN Cuba or flying the
Cuban flag The grounds OF the decision were
that the order OF the United States War Depart
ment, giving American vessels Cuban coastIns
privileges. was applicable only during American
Intervention and could not be permanent since
home trade in all cases. IN the United States an
elsewhere. belongs solely to home owned vessels
Senior Chaple. the Assistant Secretary OF tha
Treasury whose findings the ruling rscitsd
above was based. said to-day that various othsr
orders OF the government OF Intervention covered
the conditions OF the period OF Intervention only
The order in question. the official added, natur-
ally came in the category, and conse-
quently IS ineffective, and in the absence OF
any new law the Spanish law is effective. The
ruling did not arise from any special case but
from the request Of owners OF Cuban coasttns
vessels. who feared the possibilities OF American
competition The only instance 10 which It was
actually applicable was that of an American
steamer plying between the Isle OF Pines and
Cuba. which has since changed it's ownership
10 Cuba.
Asked whether the commercial and political
relations betweeH Cuba and the United States
would not justify continuance OF coastwiss
privileges, SenOr Chaple replied that that was
not a matter for the departments consideration
but rather for action by Congress
New-York tribune., 1906-02-24
GERMANS GRANT TARIFF.
Reichstag Passes Bill Giving Special
Rates to United States.

Berlin. Feb 23.-The Reichstag. by a large
majority passed to-day the final reading of the
bill providing for the extension of Germany's
reciprocal tariff rates TO the United States. 1t
was not necessary TO take vote by ballot
In the course Of the discussion Baron Heyl zu
Herrnshein. National Liberal. a manufacturer,
said he hoped that the government would ex-
clude the petroleum question from the prospect
i've negotiations with the United States.
Herr Gothein. Moderate Radical asked Vice
Chancellor Posadowsky- Wehner il the most
favored nation treaties of 1928 between the
United States and Prussia, Oldenburg and Meek
Ienburg continued in force The Minister said
they did.
Count Won Kanitz. Conservative. remarked that
these treaties had only theoretical existence
and that the United States would in future con-
tinue TO grow stronger and richer at the ex-
pense OF Europe.
The faction voting against the bill to-day as
yesterday, was comprised mostly of Extreme
Agrarians and a few National Liberals.
New-York tribune., 1906-02-24
ORDER FOR S0-CENT GAS.
Continued from first page.
Warren q.

should allow the capitalization Of the company g
franchise as l. was assessed o BY So the State Board
the company paid yearly tax. which entitled the
S0InRay @ as asteT b- OF & Jaw 10 sIea ~
tionable whether the Consolidated Gas Company
The Commission believes that these franchises,
granted by the people without compensation should
the favor ave pgnG % S Pay seeming aRGn hs
franchise and at the same time refusing to allow
not real The franchise is paid by the corpora
ton but charged a against e the public a an $ @
the Ins not by HE e0m9apy amp Posr
poses building a tunnel under the East River con.
the Consolidated Gas Company in Manhattan. The
Consolidated Gas Company is the owner OF all the
pendtures have already been made In the censtruo-
on Of Of Its hEst oo unit nit b whlch r unit VIII have tGfa
plant, when completed. will eventually produce an
emog3t OF gas equivalent TO that now S sold BY the
haitian. including that purchased from other COM
Considerable evidence was taken IN reference TO
the Astoria plant and the proposed removal Of the
company claims that such reno al from the island
of Manhattan Is made In obedience TO public de-
eves that the prospective economies in the cost of
BY reason of the reduction in price viii enable The
company to pay reasonable return on any neces-
Sary investment in Astoria.
The commission believes that the natural Increase
In gas sales will be greatly stimulated by the
duction in price and is satisfied the price fixed
is fair TO the consumer, the public and the COM
pany
The Page S0-cent bill will rest in the Com
mittee Miscellaneous Corporations. where IL
Is being amended to make 1t uniform with the
Agnew bill in the Assembly until next Thurs
day. Then it may be reported. The Agnew bill.
having been amended TO fit existing conditions
in Coney Island. probably will be passed by the
Assembly next week
New-York tribune., 1906-02-24
FEW TROOPS FOR CHINA.
General Shafter Says This Country
Would Make Poor ShozCing.

FL Paso, Tex. Feb. 23.-General William s. Shat
ter who commanded the United States Army in
Cuba during the Spanish-American War, passed
through here yesterday his way from a hunt
in Mexico to his California home Discussing the
Chuese situation and the possibilities OF interven-
ton by the United States he said:
II there was uprising in China this country
a showing There are many troops in the Philip
pines. but they would not be available for a clash
with the Chinese. The danger, IL there is any is
TO the Americans situated far inland. If they
attacked II would be all over before the United
states could get troops to the spot. So far
as the naval forces are concerned. II is different
The navy is well equipped. At Manila, along the
coasts OF Japan and China and at other convenient
points In the Orient. the United States has ships
which could be brought to bear on China and
enough to meet all possible needs.
In answer TO the question whether he thought
China had grievance against the United States
the general said:
Grievances? OF course she has For years the
Shinese have been subjected to every possible in
dignity by our officials II has been scandalous
Iheodore Roosevelt recognizes it, and has issued
instructions which ought to bring about some i'm
Proysment- The boycott is useless. We have seen
IN TINS country how little power there is IN II. A
man VIII buy where he wishes. After the indisni-
ties which China has received at our hands we
our goods - N'
But for all that, the Chinese are not likely In nv
OPINION TO cause an uprising. They would not dare
make an attack upon the diplomatic service and
the only danger would be inland The Americans
enough. ~
New-York tribune., 1906-02-24
COOLIE LABOR DEBATE.
TransUaal to Decide Question:
4crimOnu an House.

London. Feb. 23-An amendment TO the ad-
dress in reply to the speech from the throne.
expressing regret at the fact that the govern
ment had brought the reputation OF the country
into contempt by describing the employment of
Chinese In South Africa as slavery was defeated
in the House Of Commons this afternoon by 416
to 81 votes. The debate which lasted two days
developed considerable bitterness Joseph
Chamberlain and other members OF the Opposi-
power on false pretences. Mr. Chamberlain as
serted that he had been informed that the mine
owners had approved the governments pro-
posals which could not be carried out for several
years.
The Premier. Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman.
here interrupted Mr.. Chamberlain. saying that
the statement was false
The Chancellor Of the Exchequer. Mr.. Asquith,
who was the principal speaker to-day in behalf
Of the government. said that though it would
like 10 do So the government could not take
wet sponge and wipe the hateful ordinance off
the slate No new Licences for the importation
n, coolies would be Issued the ordinance would
he amended and all coolies desiring to leave
South Africa would be repatriated at the cost
az the imperial exchequer When responsible
government was established i'm the Transvaal 1t
would have full power 10 determine whether
to retain the Chinese The conditions, however
,,,o,,ld he subject TO the assent Of the imperial
government which would unhesitatingly veto
measures inconsistent with British traditions
ike those al present In force
New-York tribune., 1906-02-24
YEMEN NOT SUBDUED.
Situation Cr1ticaITurkish Troops
Mutiny on Transport.

Constantinople, Feb. 23.-An extraordinary
meeting OF the Council OF Ministers has been
summoned to confer with the Sultan at the
Yildiz Palace and deal with the situation in
Yemen. Turkish Arabia
The hitherto local revolt In Yemen against
Turkish rule has been famed into a more wide
spread rebellion by a warlike proclamation Of
Sheik Mahmud Yohia A number of tribes have
Joined the rebel sheik. and the encounters with
Turkish troops which have taken place at va
rious points indicate that the situation is criti-
cal Turkey Is embarrassed by the objection
OF the troops to go to Yemen Further REIN
forcements which were on their way there mu-
tinted on board transport in the Red Sea early
this week and refused to do any duty until they
received their arrears OF pay.
New-York tribune., 1906-02-24
FRANCE STILL FIRM.
NJ. Rouuaer Shoes No Sign of
Yielding Disputed Points.

Faris, Feb. IA sharp debate was expected
In the Chamber OF Deputies to-day, as several
representatives intended to ask the government
made an earnest appeal to the Chamber not to
force discussion at this moment. as it might
embarrass the interests OF the country Later
the Premier said. when the conference at AL.
geciras finished its work or was suspended hs
would fully discuss the question.
NJ Rouvter's reference to the possible suspen-
sion Of the conference caused surprise The
Deputies yielded to II. Rouviers request for a
postponement Of the debate with the exception
OF NJ Jaures, the Socialist leader, who vigor-
ously criticised the Ainistrys alleged indecision.
He said that France demanded to know the real
situation. OF which the people were ignorant
The conference had attained nothing, he con-
tnued. except the possibilities of conflict NJ
Jaures concluded with saying that it would be
piteous were two great nations TO fall on each
other over the miserable question Of Morocco
NJ. Rouvier, after warning NJ Jaures of the
effect his utterances might have in Germany
said that the government had the entire support
Of the country. France. he said was deeply de-
sirous of peace. but of peace on condition that
her rights and dignity be safeguarded
Premier Rouvier laid the Moroccan situation
before the Cabinet to-day, but no announcement
was mads concerning any modification of the
present status The Minister of Marine, NJ
Thomson. announced his intention to ask Par
Lament to build three battleships, each of IS 600
tons. the largest French ships yet constructed.
New-York tribune., 1906-02-24
MERCHANT SHIPS IN MAN0UvREs.

London, Feb. 23.-Mr. Ward. president Of the
Chamber of Shipping of the United Kingdom.
said at the annual meeting to-day that he had
seen Admiral Sir John Fisher relative 10 the
cooperation OF the mercantile marine with the
navy in the naval manCeuvres this summer. The
Admiralty hoped to have from 800 to 400 mer-
chant ships under the control of the admiral
commanding the maneuvres. and 10 be able to
show that it could protect shipping in wartime,
besides having enough vessels free to take care
OF the enemy. Admiral Fisher believed that the
result OF the experiment would be to prevent
anything In the nature OF a scare among ship
owners in of war. thus preventing a panic
in insurance premiums. The Admiralty. Mr..
Ward added. would indemnify shipowners for
loss due to delay and would pay the cost Of
New-York tribune., 1906-02-24
PRESSURE ON GERMANY
Amicable Spirit Shoscn by Delegates
at ALgeciras.

Algeciras. Feb. 23-The first feeling of de-
preston over Germany's rejection of the French
proposals is gradually wearing off, and a slightly
more hopeful feeling is observable among the
delegates. This is due largely TO the amicabIe
spirit shown between the French and German
delegates In the formal debates on the Moroccan
Dank question. The discussion will be continued
tomorrow, when effort will be made to draft
a nnal bank project reconcillng the two views
strong influences are working to induce the Ger
mans 10 recognize the syndicate of French bank
ers who furnished the first loan to Morocco and
seek thereby to obtain preferred position in
the state Bank. and numerous compromises on
ehe details or the bank are being discussed The
question OF policing Morocco is unchanged but
the improved feeling also extends to that matter
washington. Feb. 23.-Ambassador White
Today sent message to the State Department
from Agecras saying that the conference had
aoJourned until Saturday next after discussing
at some length the question Of an international
oanh- A very strong spirit of conciliatton
seemed TO prevail The understanding here "a
that there is no immediate prospect of a hostile
issue between France and Germany on this sub
1ect
New-York tribune., 1906-02-24
AWAIT GAS BILLS FATE.
The Consolidated Won't appeal at
Once, Counsel Says.

John A. Carver. counsel for the Consolidated
Gas Company. speaking of the order OF the gas
commission. said that move would be taken
TO appeal from the order to the Appellate Di-
vision. they have right 10 do under the
law creating the commission. until the fate OF
the SO-cent gas bill determined.
If the gas bill passes." he said. lit will. OF
course supercede the order OF the gas commits
sion. 1 should not think. however. that the leg
islature would go over the head of it's own COM
mission in that way. In any will take
appeal If the bill passes. We will attack it's
constitutonality There would be several ways
OF doing 1t, but win not decide on any method
until 1t is absolutely necessary"
Charles F. Mathewson. who represented the
Consolidated Gas Company as counsel at the
hearings of the gas commission. expressed great
astonishment at the action OF the commission
in reducing the price OF gas TO SO cents
Il have heard of their order" he said. "and
Il is so astonishing that haven't recovered
from surprise yet
Didn't you expect them 10 do something like
that?'' was asked
Absolutely not ne replied. Why, we can't
do business with such a rate. Figure II out for
yourself. The commission found that It costs
us something over 621s cents TO make our gas.
That leaves little over II cents for all our
other expenses. Why. In Boston they make an
allowance of 80 cents for such expenses"
Mr.. Mathewson refused to comment on any ac-
tion that the company might take to fight the
order of the commission. Although he said
that the commission had found that il cost rhe
Consolidated company over 62ia cents to manu-
facture its gas. the report as IL comes down
from Albany. states thsS the cost 70 the SOnSoii-
New-York tribune., 1906-02-24
AUSTRIAN BALLOT BILL.
General Suffrage ProUided-Meas-
ure Obnorious to Parties.

Vienna, Feb. 23.-Five bills. enbodying a
scheme for general suffrage and other electoral
reforms, were introduced in the Lower House Of
Baron Gautch Won Frankenthurn. The Premier
was subjected to noisy Interruptions on the part
Of n-Germans while explaining the details OF
the plan, but most of the Deputies heartily ap-
plauded his speech.
The bills provide for the election of 455 Depu-
ties to the Lower House. Every Austrian
twenty-four years DID, domiciled in a constitu-
ency for at least year. will be entitled to vote
and every possessed OF Austrian citizenship
for at least thres years will be eligible 10 cleo
ton to the Lower House. Plural voting is pro-
hibited, and division Of the electoral districts
is designed so as to give the Germans 205 repre-
sentatiyes; the Slavs. go: the italians. 16. and
the Runnanians. 4.
A bill amending the standing orders of the
House provides for the suspension Of dsorderly
members for a period not exceeding week.
While Of the parties In Parliament are
inclined to oppose the principle of the suffrage
bill, all of them dissatisfied with the proper
tional representation allotted them, even the
Slavs whose absolute majority over the Ger
mans becomes more assured, being discontented
and complaining that the 100000 Slavs have
only twenty-five more representatives than the
100000 Germans. The Germans. on the other
hand, are incensed because they do not receive
a single one of the thirty seats for the cities
and object to the number OF members given
them. In view Of the discomfort with the pro-
posed measure, the government probably will
have difficulty in getting the two-thirds majority
requisite for the passage OF the bill.
New-York tribune., 1906-02-24
PREMIER YET IN POWER
Signs of Truce in Cabinet-Attacks
of the Press.

ST. Petersburg, Feb. 23--The reports abroad
that Premier Witte had resigned and that his
resignation had been accepted by Emperor
Nicholas are discredited here. No further
changes In the Cabinet ara expected at present
and 1t is probable that M. Nemechaieff Minis
ter of Communications, will retain his portfolio
for the time being. The SUCCESSORS OF the Min
lister Of Commerce. NJ. Tirniriazeff. and the Min
lister of Agriculture. NJ. Kutler, have not been
chosen The appointment of NJ Krivoshein. for
mer Minister of Public Works and Railways.
Minister OF Agriculture is regarded only
temporary.
All the organs OF the press arc contributing
TO the outcry over the disclosures of the govern
meEt subsidies TO the Gapon organization. and
sharp criticism is directed against Count Witte
and Father Gapon. who are charged with hav-
ing arrived at a corrupt understanding to buy
off the labor leaders and break UP the force OF
the liberal movement among the worktngrnen by
bribery. The evidence. however, actually works
ous IN their favor. II shows that Gapon did
not receive any OF the money contributed, while
Count Witte's action in authorizing NJ Timiria-
zefr to furnish funds for the legitimate expenses
Of the conservative organization is regarded as
a justifable countermove to the financing OF
the Postal Telegraph Union and other political
strike organizations by the League OF Leagues.
According to a signed statement Of the central
committee Of the Gapon followers the author of
the revelations himself expelled from the
organization for accepting bribes. The whole
odium for the transaction is thrown on NJ. Matu
shensky, Gapon's assistant and director of the
campaign. who is said to have been false to
both sides and TO have embezzed the bulk of the
funds of the committee. He promises however,
to account for every dollar received, and says:
The best answer 10 the charge that we were
subsidized 10 play unworthy part In the
struggle is the fact that we not allowed to
meet, that clubhouses still closed and
that Gapon was unable to obtain amnesty and
forced TO fee abroad
New-York tribune., 1906-02-24
CHINA FAIRLY QUIET.
Mr. ROCKHILLS views.
VIEWS.
Minister Sees No Reason for Sen-
Gus apprehension.

washington. Feb 23.-The Secretary OF State
,.s received telegram from Mr. RockhilI, Min
,s,sr 70 China saying that he and his colleagues
80 no cause for undue apprehension concerning
me situation in China While they consider eau
,,on and watchfulness always necessary they
s.reve the published reports OF uneasiness TO be
rsthout cause. Missionary troubles are not
lore frequent than usual. IT is said, and are
.ns as WAS the Shanghai riot. 10 local causes.
vr Rockhin says the Chinese government ap-
.r.e,stes the importance of preventing hostility
,,wsrd foreigners: that il has recently been eau
s,,sd by Japan in this respect. and has de-
gsred its determination to insure their safety
al circumstances. The dispatch adds that
w.Vs the boycott may continue with local fric-
" nothing more serious is expected by those
" ne ground pronounced general feeling
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