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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-09
MOB DESTROYS MISSION.
Presbyterian Clergyman at Changpu
Reported Missing.

Dispatches received in this city yesterday from
correspondents Annoy said that band of
revolutionists destroyed the mission buildings
at Changpu. All the missionaries escaped but
one, the Rev. Mr.. Oldham. an English Presby-
terrain.
The Rev. DR.. H. N. Cobb. who is correspond
ing secretary Of the Board of Foreign Missions
of the Reformed Church. said yesterday that
this disturbance might be only a local riot He
had, however, instructed Secretary Eckerson.
with headquarters at Annoy, to exercise precau-
ton and to cable the board IL attacks were
made. so that appeal could be made for pro-
lection.
our church." explained DR.. Cobb. has no
mission. either at Amoy-where central
headquarters are located-or Changpu, which is
about twenty-five miles southwest of Annoy, but
the Annoy region IN South China is covered by
the cooperation of the London Mission-inde
pendently-the English Presbyterian Church
and the American board of the Reformed
Church The territory is apportoned in such
manner TO avoid waste of missionary effort
The missions at Annoy and Changpu sus-
tanned by the English Presby terrain Church The
American mission boards are generally active in
the north of China"
DIR. Cobb called attention to the fact that
Annoy and Changpu are in the province OF Flu
KEN, one of the coast provinces OF which Tuan
Fang. the Imperial Chinese Commissioner. was
made Niceroy since he left China, news of his
appointment having reached him by cable at
Honolulu.
Missionaries first opened headquarters in
Changpu in 1880. The most threatening danger
in that region has been pernicOus clan fighting.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-09
QUIET DAY IN SENATE.
Caucus Fight Not Renezoed-Com-
plant AGAINST p. r. r

Washington. Feb. S-There was general ex-
pectauon that to-day would witness revival
or yesterdays exciting occurrences in the Sem
ate over Mr.. Patterson's caucus resolution but
It was not realized. and the large crowds at
tracted to the galleries were compelled to de-
part IN disappointment when, at D. M, the
senate went into executive session after a day
devoted largely to ordinary bills on the caIen-
dar' The indications of the morning were in
the line of the popular expectation, as several
senators expressed a desire to speak on the
resolutlo1 There were others, however who
held that the caucus question had been suffi-
clentiy agltated, and they spent much of the
nrst hour OF the session in an effort TO prevent
further discussion. They were successful for
the time at least. and 1t known that
the resolution would not be called up to-day.
Mr.. scott spoke on his bill giving telegraph
operators of the Civil War a pensionable status
and the bill was passed
MI Tllman again referred to the charge that
the railroads in West Virginia were discriminat-
ing against the private coal mines, and had a
letter read from the Governor of that State
charging that the Pennsylvania company con-
trois all the trunk lines in West Virginia, to the
disadvantage of the State
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-09
GENERAL MATos TALKS ON CASTRO.

General MatOs brother-in-law OF the late Venez-
uelan President. Guzman Blanco. and leader of the
unsuccessful war against Castro in 1902. is now an
exile In Paris. His property has been cOnfiscated
but this has not altered his serenity even toward
his adversaries. He spoke. in part. as follows. in
"a recent interview with a representative of lie
Journal:
1 do not believe in serious complications between
France and Venezuela According TO my Judgment
there cannot be any. First. have for a guarantee
the generosity anu entvay OF sCT anu nr 1
have for France in any circumstances. 90
the action OF Castro toward NJ. Taisny is due TO
the awkwardness OF officials DESTROYS or appearing
The accusation that the cable company helped
at the time OF my expeditions could not nave
discharged from The SSSmpany,s employ o,,I, d 10
AFFAIR Nothing mora natural than that he
should have kept himself we'll informed concern
ing the movements OF the two armies you may
have heard that Castro was mobiizing the army,
but this is mere gossip He Is hot headed. but
and this is his greatest success.
l undertook warfare when saw possibility
Of triumph when failed resolved to Matt , for
I establish. Do not believe that the action %
President Castro viii not permit continuation
and everything will be arranged. Mr.. Roosevelt
Is souuSi tenfs nr eotty and coTjiaIitv v which
your government is animated
Though | do not admit the possibility OF con-
Castro could in line 10000 men. We
have warlike traditions which date from Bolivar.
a man more extraordinary than Napoleon AT the
visions being due to exaggerations in the charac-
ter OF Castro. Why does he keep an mplacable
he has vanquished? How many OF my friends,
most honorable and best considered men, still
Strengths could he give than by setting al liberty
his enemies who are now imprisoned?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-09
CLOSING SHOOT CASE.
Prosecution May Rest Today
More 4bOut Mormon Practices.

Washington. Feb. S.-The Smoot case. so far
as introduction Of testimony by the protestants
Is concerned VIII probably be closed Tomorrow
An announcement to that effect was made nv
John G. Carlisle. who has been prosecuting tho
case at the present session of Congress at tho
close OF the proceedings to-day. The defence
has not announced the number of witnesses II
expects to call nor when it will be ready to nro
ceed Inc nearing to-day dealt with alleged
Mormon interference In business affairs and
with the endowment house ceremony. Three
witnesses testified that they had taken the oh
ligatlon administered and as they recalled it
there was variance in the form as it related
10 an agreement TO avenge the blood of the
prophets. Henry w. Lawrence, of Salt Lake,
SAID ne had been called upon to promise TO
avehge Joseph Smith. Hyrum Smith David Pat
Ten ana Farley P Pratt all church leaders
VINO met death at the hands of mobs. This wit
ness declared that no Mormon could go through
me hhooWment House without taking the oath.
thurman Burrows said to-day that he would
INSIST on closing the investigation and making
II report TO the Senate this session
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-09
FRANCE MAY CLAIM HER RIGHTS.
Would Lose Everything if She Allowed In
ternational Control of Morocco.

Paris, Feb. s.-Opfnion concerning the progress.
and final outcome OF the Algeciras conference has
become rather more pessimistc here IN consequence
OF semi-offcial declarations that neither Franco
nor Germany will recede regarding the question OF
the Moroccan police.
Diplomats here strongly support the French view
regarding the maintenance OF the position Of
France In Morocco. arguing that France must re-
ject IN the most energetic any proposal for
international control otherwise she will lose
everything for which she has been contsndtng. u
is considered that point has been reached where
further concessions on the French side are inpos-
sible.
The other powers have obtained every poEns
claimed thus far including the integrity OF Morocco
and commercial equality, and Frances
has come TO claim her rights. which recog-
nized in principle before the conference opened
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-09
BRIEF ITEMS FROM FOREIGN LANDS.
Lord Advocate VIII Not Bring Action
Against Crofters-Earthquake in Ecuador.

Edinburgh Scotland. Feb. S-The Lord Advocate
declines to take action against the croftsrs OF
Barra Island. Hehrfdes. who recently invaded and
seized Vatersay Island. which has been used "a a
civil action by the owner of Vatersay Lady Gordon
CathCart
Venice. Feb s.-A lighter with 40 bales OF cotton
from the Austrian steamer Alberta. which arrived
at Trieste February from Galveston. Tex
caught fire yesterday and sank alongside the wharf
Two hundred and fifty OF the bales were damaged
by fire and water and several were destroyed.
Valetta. Island OF Malta Feb. s-The British
steamer Lothian. from Yokohama November %
via other ports for New-York. has put tn here
leaking She made temporary repairs at Port Said.
but must go into drydock here.
Guayaquil. Ecuador, Feb. s.-Shght earth shocsD
were felt here yesterday throughout the day, and
on Wednesday night heavy shock was expo
rienced.
Toxic Feb s-The Consolidation Fund bill passed
the House OF Representatives to-day by go TO III
votes
Rio Janeiro. Feb. S-The customs duty sugar
has been reduced TO 800 milreiS-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-09
PENSION BILL PASSED.
House 4ppores Presidents Age
Disability order.

Washington Feb. S-The Pension Appropria-
lion bin. carrying S139Oo0oo0 for pensions and
8. 245GD0 for pension administration, was taken
up. debated and passed without amendment by
the House to-day. The feature OF the bill, aside
fror0 the appropriation, is provision making
statute law Of the famous Order No IS Of the
President. declaring age conclusive evidence OF
disability
Several bills were passed at the close Of the
day including one providing penalty of 5000
and ten years Imprisonment for the premature
revelation OF government information which
might have a hearing on the market price OF
commodities the same penalty being provided
against government employees who speculate I'm
commodities regarding which the government
furnishes statistics
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-09
WILL KEEP SECRET TILL FALL.
Professor Won Behring to Divulge Consump-
ton Cure Late This Year.

Berlin Feb. s.-Professor Emil Behring. the
djscoverer of the dphtheria serum, addressing the
German Agricultural Council to-day announced his
determination TO adhere to the resolution which
ne promulgated In Paris of keeping his tuberculo
sis remedy secret till the autumn.
The professor discussed the method of prevent
ipp ccnsumption by minimizing mich cows He
claims to have approximately solved this problem.
Cows are treated when very young with fluid
which Professor Behring calls tuberculase. 1t is in
ier ed under the skin of the young repeatedly
Tor two to four weeks The remedy at first was
very costly, because 1t was almost Impossible to
r,r4serye il in good condition but a method has
recently been discovered by which ii can be pre-
satN ed satisfactorily and al a moderate cost.
Professor Won Bchring also treated cows which
showed a virulent type of tuberculosis in their
milk but the baCill disappeared after seVeIai
weeks trea tment His theory is that children FED
on milk from rendered immune by his treat
mout become themselves immune.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-09
FOREIGN TROOPS MAY STAY IN CHINA
Recent Events Induce Powers to Reconsider
Proposed Withdrawal

Picking Feb. S.-The trend of events in China
since the powers assented to Emperor Williams
proposals to withdraw their troops from that coun-
try has induced them reconsider the matter.
With all the governments, except Germany. having
forces in North China. their withdrawal is now
open question. Their decision will depend on the
developments Of the next few months. The foreign
residents In China strongly oppose the withdrawal
of the troops
The proposals of the Chinese in the negotiations
with Russia include fixing a date for the with
drawal of the railway guards the evacuation OF
Hardin, the REIMBURSEMENT Of certain lands and
mines in Manchuria which the Chinese claim Rus
STA appropriated and the repayment. with interest
OF 100000 taels which China contributed toward
the organization of the Russo-Chinese Bank,
through the influence of the late Ii Hung Chang.
which she has since made several attempts TO re-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-09
MAY TAX CHURCH PROPERTY.
Bill Before Quebec Legislature Likely to
Meet Much Opposition

Quebec. Feb. S.-A measure which. IL passed
bv the legislature. will mean defiance OF the
Catholic Church passed through the Private
Ruls Committee yesterday. II Is TO enable the
municipality OF Rimouski small town on the
lower St Lawrence. TO tax the property OF the
Roman Catholic Church including the bishops
palace. the cemetery and the convent and other
land valued at over 100000. and exempt till now.
II passed. II means that church property in the
nrovince Of Quebec will be taxed, but a great
frht Is expected against Il in the legislature
when the bill comes up
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-09
BATIEsHIPs SAIL FOR TRINIDAD.
Movement Not Connected with Venezuelan
Situation, Navy DEPARTMENT Saws.

Washington. Feb. S.-The battleship division Of
the Atlantic fleet. with tender. has sailed from
CuIebra for Trinidad 1t is explained the Navy
Department that this movement has nothing to do
with the Venezuelan situation. although the Venez-
Uelan coast is only a few miles from Trinidad. 1t
is said that the ships simply working out part
of game in exceptionally suitable waters.
The armOred cruisers of the same fleet have also
sailed from Culebra, but they are bound for some
of the Windward Islands to give the sailors brtef
shore leave
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-09
LA TOILETTE HAS AN ANTl-pAss BILL.

Washi Grou. Feb s-Serator Ia Toilette to-day
Introduce bin prohibiting federal officials from
asking or accepting railroad or other passes and
prohinurz railroads from granting them. The
punishment for violation OF the proposed law is
HnprsoH ent an hard labor not more than five
aeafs nor JESS Than one gear. OF fine not exceed
Ing $500
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-09
RUSSIAN TAXES INCREASED.

St Petersburg Feb. S.-New taxes on CONNER
cial undertakings In Russia have been created by
an imperial decree issued to-day. Hereafter all
concerns required by law to publish periodical
reports and will be taxed from to IA per cent OF
their net profit when 1t exceeds per cent on the
capital II the profit is than 20 per cent tax
of 10 per cent will be imposed Directors and
managers will be taxed from l to Z per cent OF
their salaries bonuses.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-09

Baron Fersen is a descendant of Count Fersen.
the Swedish attache at the French court
faithful friend of Marie Antoinette who drove
the coach in which the King and Queen at
tempted to escape. After the execution of Marie
Antoinette the count escaped to Brussels and
lived There for many years. He was killed by
the popuIace at Stockholm. and his family went
to Russia
Baron Fersen was commander of the protected
cruiser Izumrud, and blew up the cruiser near
Vladvostok after the battle of the Sea Of Japan.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-09
FAMILIES OF WEALTH UNITED.

BY Telegraph 70 The Tribune
Gardiner Me. Feb s.-A wedding in which more
,yeaI,h IS involved than any that has taken place
3, Maine for many years soIernnized tonight
when DIT Louie NJ. Spear Of Judge y NJ
Srear az the Maine Supreme Court. welded to
No. Marion White. granddaughter of William
Rradstreet. the wealthy shlpbuiider OF Maine DR.
- q a graduate Of Bowdoin College and HaT-
ppTd Nlodcal school. The maid of honor was Miss
y var. Scovtl,e aud the bridesmaids Miss
ttir" seville Miss Bessie Sherry and Miss Louise
f5-nIuu all of NeW-York.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-09
KING CHRISTIANS FUNERAL.

Copenhagen. Feb. S.-Arransemehts Tor the
funeral of King Christian were published to-
ntoht THE body will be conveyed TO Roskde
m, morning of February 16 after short ser
vice Al the Slotskrke from which the royal
s..,rse viii be escorted by troops and followed
-, tbo male members of the Royal family in
c.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-09
FOR 4 CABLE TO PANAMA.

Washington. Feb. Representative Wanger. of
Pennsylvania, introduced a bill to-day appropriat-
ing s. 10000 for rta construction Of a cable from
KEY West. Fla. la Guantanamo, Cuba. and thence
the canal zone ON tI- Isthmus OF Panama.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-09
SEEK CANDIDATE FOR SENATOR.

lBy Telegraph to The Tribune
Chicago, Feb s-Democratic STATE leaders of
Illinois hard pushed for a candidate for United
States Senator. While the Republicans have two
aspirants in the field Senator CullOm and eX-Sena-
tor Yates Democrat has forward ask
the empty honors Of his party's nomination There
is some talk OF taking up Lawrence B. Strinser
Of Lincoln, who for Governor against Charles
s Deneen in 1904. the most available Sena orial
candidate. However. the radical element OF the
&c q IN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-09
WILL COMMAND AT vLADIvosToK.
Baron Fersen Promoted to Difficult Task
Successful with Mutineers.

st. Petersburg Feb. S.-Captain Baron Fersen.
formerly Russian naval attache at Washington
and lately commander of the 14th Naval Equip
age at St. Petersburg. has been appointed COM
mandant of the port Of Vladivostok. vice Admiral
Greve, who has been relieved since the recent
mutiny at Vladivostok. Captain Fersen's sue
cess in restoring discipline in the mutfnous
14th Naval Equipage is responsible for his Sc
lection for the difficult task at Vladivostok.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-09
DR. DAY AT METHODIST SOCIAL.

The Church and the Metropolis" was the theme
Of the address delivered last night by the speakers
ot tho annual dinner OF the Methodist Social Union.
held in the & ,uhat,a an Hotel Cleveland A. DUNN
,,rasi,. nj of the uuor acted POSTMASTER Chah-
ro,inr Dav Of Syracuse University said that New
york was In some aspects of the case not the pest
,'tt,a in which 10 educate young man pecaIsf
mere was too much tal1 of Wall Street and social
life.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-09
cu,tp PROBATION A SUCCESS.

The success OF the probation system in the Brook
-. rhrd~en,s court was strikingly shown yesterday
a. the annual report Of the officers to James +.
sinnott. clerk Of the court. lhese reports snow
o. 80, "a IA 50 per cent of the children arraigned
:. tba.court behave themselves both while on parole
nd after their release. noticea bic fact IS the
49, nnn,ber of minor offences committed by the
H. ian bovs This II IS said is largely due 10 their
Iscl, Of training.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-09
URGENT DEFICIENCY BILL INCREASED

WssHingta-. Eeb <-The House bill making ar
propust0ns 10 supply urgent deficiencies was re-
l""o 70 Ihe Senate today by the Committee
@IIiopria.-a ions u aa- amended 50 that 1t now
'aiTles 8 5'f.st-. aH Increase OF sllS7sl2 over
we amount ar1r rt-ated by the House. One Of
me items = increase is s650ooO advance the
t,teelia i,.l-roac .o pay for the re-equipment OF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-09
SHOOT Is LIVONI4NS.
Pun'tiUe Expedition Captures Many
ReUOIutiOnists.

Riga, Livonia, Feb. S.-A punitive expedition
mas captured large band of revolutionists on
the Dahlen estate near Riga. Fifteen of them
have been tried by court martial and shot. The
others were flogged with knouts. The expedition
also captured several hundred rifles
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-09
HOSPITAL FOR GOVERNMENT PRINTERS

washington Feb. 6.-Pubhc Printer Sullings has
appointed Dr. william J Manning Of Boston. med
loai director 81 lie Government Printing Office.
The place is "a rCw one d. Manning will
b@gi" the equipment Of ar emergency hospital
NIInln the estanr-. uent and viii have charge Of
~. asses among '.e employees brought there for
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-09
SENATOR BAILEY BUYS MORE LAND

b. Telegraph Tho Tribune
Lexington Ky. Feb. S.-Ssnafor j W Bailey has
tIeauy Increased hs land holdings in Fayetts
county in che last few days by purchasing 2Oi
SeteS' adjoining bis place on the Versailles Pike
ler 5000, This brings his holdings up TO 30 acres
3-Aalof Bailey VIII engage more extensively in the
"+"glne of rottiug horses.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-09
SIGN CONTRACT FOR PANAMA LINE
Pinel Brothers Steamers TO Garry Mail
Yearly Subsidy, $4,000.

Panama Feb S-Pinel Brothers to-day signed a
contract with the government under which. in con-
sideratton az yearly subsidy Of $50 00O they agree
10 establish a steamship service between the Pa
cihc ports OF the republic of Panama and carry
the mails Heretofore the mail service has been
supplied by tho Pacific Steam Navigation Con-
pany. =
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-09
CHIEFS OF POLICE MURDERED.
Serious Fighting Between Tartars and Ar
menians Reported in Kazagh District.

St Petersburg. Feb. S.-The chiefs of police
at Penza and Kutais were murdered to-day.
Serious fighting between Tartars and Ar
menians is reported IN the Kazagh District
Villages have been besieged and burned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-09
Mr.. LoNGwoRrH's BILL FAVORED.

"aSHlHs.anr IeD. mir. Longworth's bill ap-
popI-aiiie S9hlhop4 for the purchase OF buildings
10Y America legations and embassies in foreign
eEitais was taE0rably reported 10 the House Com
day Wy " S1" 'oii'ii'''e u
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-09
DENIAL OF RuMoRED CONCESSIONS.

St Petersburg Feb S--The statements tina
Americans have obtained concessions for a Cen
trail Asian railway absolutely untrue No sucl
concessions have been granted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-09
RAISE RESTRICTIONS IN MOSCOW.

Moscow. Feb. s.-The regulations for increased
security which have been in force since the out
break of the recent revolt will be raised Febru-
ary
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-09
JAPAN TO CONTINUE WAR TAXES.

Toxic Feb. s.-After prolonged and animated
discussion. the bill for continuation of the war
taxes passed the House of Representatives to-day
by a vote OF % to LIS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-09

Poltavatsky is about twenty years Old and a
student at the commercial school of Morozoff. The
motive of his attempt revenge for the expul-
sion of his brother for taking part IN the Moscow
University riots Of 1904 On January J. 1895. while
General TrepofT bidding farewell to Grand
Duke Sergius the latter departing rail-
way train at. the Moscow station. Paltavatslly ap-
peared upon the scene and fired three pistol shots
at the general. Two of the bullets passed into the
Grand Dukes car. and the third struck the door OF
the car which Trepou standing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-09

Majority Conservative = Radical
Leader Minister of Justice.

Rome Feb s-The new italian Cabinet succesd.
ing the Forts Ministry which resigned Feb
ruary 2 is composed follows:
Premier and Minister OF the Intsrior-Baron sIDNnr
SONNINO
Minister OF Foreign ATairs-Counr GITCCTARDTSL
Minister OF Justice-SEnOr SACCHI
Minister OF the Treasury-LUIGI LUZZATTL
minister or Ftnance-SignOr SAI.ANDRA
Minister OF ACCOMMODATIONS PANTANO
Minister OK Public Instruoticn-Sisnor BOSEILL.
Minister OF Public Works-Sisnor cARMINE.
Minister OF War-Sixnor MAINONI
Minister OF the Navy-Adrniral
CELL
Although the majority of the ministers are Con-
servatives the new Cabinet includes Sgnor Pantano
who has always professed Rspublcansm. and Sig
nor Sacchi. the leader of the Radicals. who
for the first time IS holding a portfolio
Count Guicciardini. the new Foreign Minister be-
longs to a noble Tuscan family. He is the great
grandson OF the famous Florentine historian Fran
cesco Guicciardini and formerly Minister OF
Agriculture.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-09
RUSSIA GROWS LENIENT.
Youth Who attempted Trepofs
Life Gets Light Sentence.

Moscow. Feb. S.-Poltavatsky. the youth who
on January Is. 1905. attempted to assassinate
General Trepoff to-day condemned to five
years Imprisonment WITHOUT loss of civil rights
The trial of Poltavatsky held behind closed
doors. The leniency of the sentence has occa-
stoned much surprise. Volkof. Poltavatskys ac-
complete, was absent.