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New-York tribune., 1906-06-02
BRYAN STILL FOR FREE SILVER
LBy TeIegraph 10 The rrihun.

by Telegraph 20 The Tribune
Derby, June Alexander TrOup Editor OF ..T-,e
New Haven Union.' takes issue in his newspaper
tonight with Mayor Thayer of Norwich who said
yesterday That Bryan probably would be the Demo-
cratic nominee for President In 1905 and that he
had renouneed his old views on the silver question
MI Troup who is a personal friend OF Mr. Bryan
says:
NJ Mayor S Ihayer Is mistaken In his remarks about
MT Bryan and his change OF heart as To tho ereat
principles that he fought for In the national cam
palshs In which the financial issue was the most
important issue. before the OF the country or
MAYOR ThayeT is not so familiar with the expert
snces or the last two campaigns as he might h.
Nothing has happened that would make Mr. Rrvan
Yield In his convictions the financial question: An
the opinion or those who in close touch yyitb
hlin on the contrary. those convictions have baen
ssntlrehsthened, u anything We diner from Mr.
Ifayer when he states that Bryan could nave hsan
elected ~ II had not been for silver The Demon
ICY srats VINO iouoWed Bryan In the campaigns OF Isq@
ana iso VIII not be likely 10 take any back ,racx
ans lsasiS nnaneisI principle OF the Democraeio
party IN iSs II just true n, than
New-York tribune., 1906-06-02
JAPAN TO FIGHT CHINA {?
German Paper of Yokohama Thinks
Var VIII BE Forced.

Victoria. b. c. June According TO advices
received by the steamer Kanagawa. the East
ern World German paper of Yokohama. pub
lished a sensational leading article. stating that
Japan is getting the army and navy into readi-
ness, with View TO forcing with China two
or three years hence.
The paper says another war with China would
offer promising prizes. and pretext could soon
be found. The paper goes on to state that
Japan's hopeless Indebtedness 10 England and
America is driving the country TO plan an attack
on China.
BY this. the Eastern Wcrld" says. Japan
could exact heavy indemnity and also make
permanent the preCarious tenure of Port Arthur
and the Lao Tung Peninsula. China is marked
to Fay the piper for the recent war. the Yoko-
hama paper says, and th> re will be no question
of the rights or wrongs OF the case
Japan must have money. il says many hum
GreGs Of millions Of money, and a war with
China, which would not only pay for itself but
would also pay off the present debt and practi-
oally make China the treasury Of Japan. would
be popular.
New-York tribune., 1906-06-02
PUZZLED BY CASTRO.
Comes May Have Venezuelan Con-
gress accept His Resignation.

Washington. June General Vicente Gomez
is trying to induce President Castro to resume
charge of the government In Venezuela, and Is
threatening TO call the Congress together and
accept Castro's resignation at once If he per-
sists In declining to reasssme the duties Of
President.
This information was contained in dispatch
received by the State Department to-day from
Mr.. Russell. the American Minister at Caracas.
Mr.. Russells dispatch was dated yesterday at
Port OF Spain. Trinidad. and states that when
General Gomez the Vice President and Acting
President of the republic. first urged Castro TO
return to the Presidency. Castro replied that he
would gladly go back to Caracas private sec
retary to Gomez and assist him in directing the
future of Venezuela. Gomez was unwilling TO
have Castro do this and replied that in the
event Castro declines to resume the Presidency
a special session Of the Congress will be called
TO deal with the situation
President Castro elected about year ago.
and still has five years TO serve, His conduct is
extremely puzzng 10 the State Department
we'll as to the diplomatic corps.
New-York tribune., 1906-06-02
LAND PROBLEM HANGS.
Social Democrats LeGDe Halt Whne
Minister SticMnsky Speaks.

St Petersburg. June 1.-Parliaments solution
of the agraran problem. according 10 indica-
tions i'm to-day's debate in the lower house. VIII
be q long and tedious process. The discussion
thus far has reached only the preliminary stage.
but so many members desire TO speak that at
the rate of to-day's progress the debate VIII
occupy ten days
Deliberations in commission will be followed
by another open debate, after which the measure
will pass to the Council of the Empire II Is
extremely doubtful whether action Will be possi-
BILE before the summer recess is reached
The discussion to-day showed that the Con-
stitutional Democratic project is SATISFACTORY
neither TO the Right to the Left The con-
servative members are baking at the principe
of forced appropriation. while nothing less than
complete naturalization of the land VIII satisfy
the Socialist and peasant members The latter
demand in addition a land subsidy for the pur-
chase of agricultural implements. with shsht
alterations. however. the project Will proDaoiy
stand as the most acceptable basis of a COM
promise.
Minister Stichinsky of the Interior descended
personally into the lists to-day 10 meet his par
Iiamentary opponents. attacking the pracucaph-
ity and sufficency of the Constitutional Demo-
cratic project and outlining the promised ad-
ministration programme
NJ Gurko a son of the famous field marshal
assailed the socialistic principle lurking in the
proposed solution Of the agrarian problem.
Both speakers. however, might as we'll nave
talked to the wind When NJ Stichinskv mounted
the tribune the Social Democrats ostentatlousiy
arose and left the hall. The utmost endNaVors
of the chair were necessary to secure i.r NJ
Stichinsky and NJ. Gurko even a semi-re' actfui
hearing
AS soon as the latter had finished peasant
deputy named Onipko jumped to his feet and
protested against wasting time with speecheS
that were not desired"
1t is significant that the Official Messenger
has suddenly ceased the publication of provoc-
ative Black Hundred kilograms. which were the
subject on Tuesday of an Interpolation OF the
government
New-York tribune., 1906-06-02
GRAND JURY STRIKES AT B. h IL
Asks for Special Investigation Of Company
Denied by Court

The May grand jury in Brooklyn before
discharged yesterday handed up To Judso -
in the County Court presentnent asaliSs
Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company. and asSea 80
a special grand jury be inpanelled TO MAKE -
investigation into the methods employed ~ -
company. The presentment states that INC -
ent deplorable condition OF the street fA''"
system Is a menace 10 the people OF tne oofo~s
The jury says II was led To make the pro'e-
nent by several accidents that have occul'e -
Gently the company's lines. due. IL 'h'h~~
inefficient and underpaid employees Whsh 'N.s -,
Crane discharged the jury he said thas 40
not think IL had the power 70 order an INV
tion into the conduct Of arairs OF a priVa'e
poration without evidence that a crime naa
tad A
New-York tribune., 1906-06-02
HIS PHILADELPHIA POSITION.
Member of Exclusive Social Cirele-Many
Friends Shocked.

PHILADELPHIA June THE inside of Congress
man Adamss troubles was much discussed about
the CITY to-day among men who knew him. Grow
ing poverty and inability 20 keep up the high
station in Philadelphia and washington circles de-
manded Of man in his position said be
the causes which led up to the act
Congressman Adams occupied high position in
the exclusive social circles in this city. and was
fastidious in dress and taste and in the mainten-
ance OF high standard of entertainment. His
political troubles were not many, though his tenure
OF Office growing 20 end. hut he had been
assured that he would he renominated and that the
expenses incident TO a campaign would not have 20
be hurUe by him.
l24 South 10th street hut made his headquarters
when in this city at the Philadelphia Club Of which
he a member OF the board Of governors He
frequently there. and had been most
active in it's affairs He also honorary
member OF the Manufacturers Club and several
others.
When his apartments, NJ. 1876 Walnut
street II. Carlton Adams. a brother Of the Con-
gresham. said he knew Of no reason why his
brother should have committed suicide a telegram
received by another brother, Frank p Adams yes
terday would seem 10 show that Mr.. Adams had
niedtated killing himself h. c Adams said:
My brother Frank had expected 10 sail for
Europe yesterday, but received telegram from
e lin - On an ii;t ; StaIe arat ne wished 10
delay sailing. He delayed his trip. and left for
:
death reached ms. ] know Of no reason why Rob
ert should have wished die. He hai no business
troubles, no love affairs. To the cause of his
killing himself is a mystery.
Congressman Reuben O. Moon is probably the
last one in ,his city who Adams alive He said
to-day:
] am ineNpressibly Mortified. / cannot imagine
what would induce a sensible as Bert
Adams TO take his life. l saw him on the floor OF
the House of Representative IN Washington Tues
Cay aud Wednesday. He most happy and 1oyial
az the time. and expressed 20 no cause OF sor-
row. ! personally complimented him at the time
over the success he had experienced in getting
the Diplomatic and Consular Appropriation bil So
successfully before the House. II was passed lasf
might. de was very busy last winter and most OF
the work or Congr Hit fell on his shoulders
Jaltt Vas chairman of the committee selected 10
prepare the dill, and when he became in Adams wa
called upon 10 perform the duties He discharged
Them most admirably and satisfactorily showing
Keen Judgment throughout He had full chnrge of
the BILL ard answered every question against ii in
!nanner that Indicated thorough knowledge OF the
subject. - ~
He was most admirable fellow and a hand
WORKER. a very M ana valuable member of The
House. he was the ranking member of the Con
sular lslu Committee. and likely would have sue
oeeded Hitt chairman.
Mr. Adams was member Of the Society OF The
Cincinnati the Society Of the War Of 1872 Colonial
Wars, Sons or the Revolution ana was a ynernher
oi Governor Beavers stan IN the latters admin-
:stration '
New-York tribune., 1906-06-02
CLUB FOR CARPENTERS
To BE Locked out Unless at Work
ON MOndag.

The board of governors of the Building Trades
Employers Association at a special meeting IN the
Building Trades Club No. 1l3 Broadway. yesterday
decided on a general lockout of the twelve thou
sand members of the Brotherhood or Carpenters
throughout the city go into effect next Tuesday
unless the carpenters who are on strike In Brooklyn
against the decision of Justice Gaynor return 70
work on Monday The board also. at the request OF
the Master Painters Association and the Interior
Decorators and Cabinetmakers Association. au-
thorized their members man their contracts at
once with any competent men who are ready TO
work. thus establishing the open shop in the trade
This decisive action of the board which was not
expected by the unions. the result Of unsuc-
cessfu attempt of the General Arbitration Board 10
arrive at any decision TO the expulsion OF the
Brotherhood of Painters and the Brotherhood OF
Carpenters from the arbitration plan. A tie vote
was reached when the question voted on In
the of the two unions.
A conference of representatives of the building
unions held yesterday in Brevoort Hall. No. 154
East saith street. the object of which, according
to the unions represented, was bring about har-
mony between the unions The meeting was at
tended by the delegates Of the Associated Building
Trades. with which of the unions under the
arbitration agreement and most of the unions not
under the arbitration agreement are affiliated the
United Board OF Business Agents. representing the
unions under the arbitration agreement and several
delegates from independent unions.
A committee of nine previously appointed to draw
up a plan OF harmony by which the two boards are
to be amalgamated submitted it's plan. which was
fndorsed. The plan will be submitted 10 the differ
unions for Endorsement and another meeting
will be held next Friday at which constitution
and bylaws for the body will be adopted
Unless the arbitration agreement is modified in
many points," he said. 1t will not last. l should
not be surprised If 1t did not last three months
The brtCklayers, who are for some reason fight
ing the union OF plasterers formed under the
arbitration agreement, We're represented at the
meeting. Justice Leventritt. OF the Supreme Court.
heard argument by the Building Trades En-
plOyers' Association to make permanent tenn
pOrary injunction restraining the general con-
tractor for a building S6th and Central Park
West from discharging the plastering contractor
and employing a contractor who employs plaste-erS
from a union the brcklayerS not fighting. Jus
tice Leventritt reserved his decision.
New-York tribune., 1906-06-02
METZ md MCGOWAN TILT.
Mayor Calls an DOUe of Peace in
Time to 4Uert BlO1cs.

Controller Metz and Patrick F. MCGOWAN. Presi-
dent OF the Board OF Aldermen. clashed I'm the
Board of Estimate yesterday morning exchanging
hard words and looks. II looked at time if
George Phillips the policeman guard downstairs
would have TO be called in, just a reminder that
these the piping times of peace. Mayor Nc
Clelan turned on the parliamentary hose. however
and the dove of peace once more cooed.
Three or four weeks ago the Mayor signed leeis-
lative bill prepared the Controllers request pro-
viding the establishment OF a bureau of statis-
ties I'm the Finance Department. Mr.. Metz asked
appropriation of $1,000 for the furnishing Of
offices and maintenance of the bureau. The alder
men approved the request. II on the cal
endar for yesterdays meeting of the Board of Esti-
mate. but the Controller asked that under the rule
It be considered by unanimous consent
Il object" said Mr. McGowan Il have seen 10
report from the Controller. and I don't know any
thing about the plans"
We'll, YOU ought 20 know" replied Mr. Me-
The report was sent to you yesterday. and the
whole matter argued in the Board of Aid r.
men"
Il was inspecting park sites yesterday, and 1 cid
not see the report
You ought have been attending 10 city bus-
ness Mr. Metz rejoined. and then YOU would have
had the report"
Il was attending TO city ousiness!" shouted Mr.
MCGOWAN. and object to this matter coming up
now. won't vote on 1t until know great deal
more about it
Wont you let it go through obIige mc?" the
Controller asked This delay is irritating use
less want get the bureau in order before we
start the budget fiGures''-
Il don't care what you want" Mr.. Mctiowan re-
piled. Il won't let it so through until know all
about it
DO you think I'm trying TO steal anything from
the city? demanded the Controller. his face Grim
son with anger. DO you think''-
Il think'- began Mr.. McCiowan.
Well / don't what you Think" inter-
rupted Mr.. Metz in his turn. and the Mayor. who
had apparently enjoyed the little scrap announ ed
objection is raised. The matter lie over
The men were standing facing each other. Both
angry and shouting. and for a moment IL
looked TO the by ISLANDERS as IL they might come 10
blows A joking remark from the crowd STOPPED
further argument, and the affair over
After the first round of the dispute MIR. McCfoYan
moved that the Bellevue authorities be alloxad 10
a engineer work 'at the prevailing rate 81
wages
'Obiect!' shouted the Controller. Not anotbe-
thing goes through this board by unaniur ~
consent If IL isn't on the calendar. as long as I
sit here"
Then the meeting adjourned.
New-York tribune., 1906-06-02
Warren e.
STEP TOWARD NEW BRIDGE
Justice Bischoff Holds That Commissioner
NAV Award Contract for Wire Cable Plan

James w. Stevenson. Commissioners OF
Bridges. may. according to the decision OK jus
tice EsschOfr. OF the Supreme Court rendered
last evening. accept bids and award the contract
for the construction OF the Manhattan Bridge
over the East River. despite the atternps 70
prevent him by Edward F. Pabst, who brousns
a taxpayers suit for an injunction ON he
ground that a waste Of public funds was threat
ened because the Commissioner had approved
of the wire cable instead OF the eye-bar plan
Justice Bischof denies the application fof ln'
injunction. holding that the probability OK ins
plaintiffs success is by no means apparen- snA
that he fails to find reasonable grounds tos al
injunction within the rules defining ths po-Ss ps
of the court 10 restrain public officials u ss0A'
actions
New-York tribune., 1906-06-02
EYCESSES IN POLAND.
.Streetcar Strike IN Warsd70-Many
POstOfCes Robbed.

Warsaw, June 1-Stan officers have been sent
TO the central government at st. Petersburg TO
protest against the scheme of autonomy for
Poland on strategical grounds.
Revolutionary excesses continue. In the last
two days eight government alcohol stores were
robbed.
The street railway officials of Warsaw struck
to-day, and traffic is interrupted
The postoffces at Zychlin and Piontek. in the
Province of Warsaw. have been robbed.
The communal postoffices at Glusk, Province
of Lublin, and Nieporent, in the Province OF
Warsaw, have been robbed and destroyed
New-York tribune., 1906-06-02
INDIANA WILL DECLARE FOR BRYAN.
State Leaders Decide After Action by the
County Conventions.
IBy Telegraph 10 The Tribune.

Indianapolis. June William Jennings Bryan
will be indOrsed by the Democratic State Con-
vention Thursday for the Presidency in 1905.
This decision has been reached by the leaders
here, after hearing from the counties in which
delegates TO the state convention have been Sc
Iected. The county convention. as a rule. in
dorsed Bryan and instructed their delegates to
vote for a resolution urging his candidacy in
1905.
National Chairman Taggart, State Chairman
OBren and other leaders who organized the
state for Parker two years ago. approve the
resolution and a draft of il has been made for
submission 10 the platform committee.
New-York tribune., 1906-06-02
TOM JOHNSON OUT FOR BRYAN.

icy Telegraph The TrihuneI
Cleveland. June Mayor Johnson to-day came
out for William Jennings Bryan for President in
1908 He intimated. though that William r Hearst
would receive his support in case the Democratic
party showed strong leaning toward the New
York publisher. When asked about his choice for
President. the Mayor said:
Il believe those who are familiar with nv views
would class for Mr. Bryan
Asked about the between Hearst and Tom
laggart and the Democratic National Committee
Mr.. Johnson said:
THAT doesn't interest / don't know enough
about it, besides what said about BRYAN expresses
my opinion Of Hearst"
New-York tribune., 1906-06-02
REIGN OF TERROR IN COURLANo.

Mitau, Russia, June IA reign of terror
exists in COurland Province, no less terrible
than the situation during the suppression
of the revolution by the troops. RevOlutionists
are visiting summary vengeance on all witnesses
appearing against them in the military or civil
courts Murders of daily occurrence. AT
Frederikstadt the Lutheran Church sexton and
his son. who had appeared against the assassins
of the pastor. were Kidnapped by a band of
twelve men. taken to the woods and shot
New-York tribune., 1906-06-02
MORE FRANKS AT WEST POINT

West Point n. Y. June Among the tropbias
stored in the library OF the United States Mill
tary Academy was a sword OF honor presented
20 the late General Pope This sword was sup
posed to have been stolen on the night or
Memorial Day and General Mills offered $50 re-
ward for it's return and the apprehension O., thu
thief. This morning when a detail was malxins,
ready 10 fire the reveille gun the missing SWORD
found in the cannon. IL is supposed 10 have
been prank OF cadets and a rigid investigation
will be made.
New-York tribune., 1906-06-02

Assistant District Attorney Bombach OF Queens
County resigned yesterday and retired at once
The resignation caused much surprise in the office
District Attorney Darrin had no comment To make
Mr. Bombach Is resident Of Newtown and was
appointed the request OF Borough President Ber-
mel The friends Of the retiring official state that
there has been considerable friction In the Dis
trict Attorneys Office.
New-York tribune., 1906-06-02
A. n. syiNGroN ARRIVES NOME

A II Byington. American Consul eehe'S ees-~
Naples. arrived here yesterday on tho s1A4 '.,lr
American liner Moltke. Mr.. Byington was n,
greved over the death OF Carl Schurs- As -.
charge OF the Tribune's Washington bureau - A
Horace Greeley sent Mr.. Schurz 90 Wasnins
q special writer
New-York tribune., 1906-06-02
sLooosHEp IN RIGA ROBBERY.

Riga, June IA band of revOlutfonists. armed
with Mauser rifles, robbed the headquarters of
an insurance company here to-day, and killed
two clerks and wounded policeman. In their
flight they were cOlnered in a store and their
leader was killed.
New-York tribune., 1906-06-02
ALLEGED LYNcHgRs HELD FOR TRIAL

Charlotte, " c, June AT the preliminary
nearing before Superior Court Judge Walter
Neal. al Madesooro to-day. sixteen men, charged
WIN participating in lynching John w John
son on Monday morning were held in ~ oea
bonds each for trial at the next term OF the SUI
psror Court OF Union County adjoining thar
N which The lynching occurred
New-York tribune., 1906-06-02

lby Telegraph The Tribune
Baltimore. June The telegraphers ~ ,ha
Pennsylvania and Baltimore q Ohio railroads an
Maryiand threaten 10 strike because the oonn
fanies, as the result OF the enactment of tba
eisht-honr law, have reduced wages and ara
cstung out small offices and substitutin.; tele
New-York tribune., 1906-06-02
ARMeNIANs AND TARrARs FIGHTING.

Yelizavetpol. June Racial warfare between
the Armenians and Tartars has recommended
Several Armenians have been killed in the dis
trict of Djevanahnski The fate of e,ehtaar Ar
menians who were taken prisoners by me Ia
tars is not known
New-York tribune., 1906-06-02
MINE SINKS RUSSIAN STEAMER.

Vladivostok. June 1.-The Russian steamer
Kniaz, Gortschakaw. from odessa. April 13, for
VIadivOstok. struck mine and foundered twen-
ty-Gve miles from here. The crew We're saved
New-York tribune., 1906-06-02
TURKISH ORDER WORTH 5000 STOLEN

Berlin. June IA Turkish order. set in dia-
monds and valued at S6,0G0. was stolen last
night from the Museum of Arms and Armor. in
the Arsenal. The thief seemingly secreted him
self in the overnight and escaped
through a window.
New-York tribune., 1906-06-02

Kirn Is the capital of the province OF the
same name. IL is situated on the Sungari River.
about 2I0 miles south by west of VIadivostok
New-York tribune., 1906-06-02
PRISONERS DECLARE HUNGER STRIKE

Kursk European Russia. June 1.-The pOliti-
cal prisoners in prison here have declared a
hunger strike until amnesty is granted
New-York tribune., 1906-06-02
KIR!N TO BE FREE PORT

Toxic, June lit is authoritativey stated
hat Kirin, Manchura. will he opened as a free
port.
The daily Alaskan., 1906-10-20
A YEAR
BOx-Car Traffic Man Cana
 dian Wood

( Atkinson, the box car traffic man who sold tickets for slO each to I6 men and who were captured after they were in the car but before the train left Whitehorse, was sentenced to one year on the wOod-pje and will there have time to reflect upon the vanity of him who tries to conduct 8 transportation business without having means Of trans. porJa,iou under his control.
 The evidence st the trial Of Atkin- sons and other investigations have caused the officers Of the law and the officials of the railroad to suspect that there were others connected with Atkinson iu bis underground system. However, DO one who is now in the en- pIoye of the road is suspected. In fact they all cleared themselves Of any chance for suspicion.
The daily Alaskan., 1906-10-20
NOT FOR HIM
Gen. Funston Never Intend
 ed for Commander

Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan)
 Washington, Oct 2O-The iniorms- tiou is given ou, at the executive de partmeu, tha, Gen. Funston was sent Co Cuba only for the purpose Of helping in the disarmament of the rebels and government troops. There was never any intention that be should command the American troops on the island.
 Secretary Taft says he hopes Gen. J. Franklin Bell will be relieved soon as he is needed at Washington for stan work.
 Gen. Funston has been sent to com mand the Southern division Of the army with headquarters a, St. Louis. Gen, Greedy has been assigned to the com. mand O, the Northern Division with headquarters at Chicago.