New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-25
Iesppurk Daily Gribn,te
SATURDAY. MAY %. 1907.
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FOREIGN.--Strikers are practically in con-
troll OF Santiago de Cuba. the police being un-
able to keep order; stores are closed and further
rioting is feared - Premier Stolypin's speech
against appropriation OF land roundly de-
nounced by the radical deputies. and fears were
expressed that the agrarian question would lead
to the dissolution of the Douma: peasant dis
orders are spreading in Tauride and Perm. -
1nsurgent movements are reported from almost
all parts of Ecuador: rebellious bands attempted
10 capture TWO towns, but were dispersed py
troops. - Social Democrats Of Great Britain
met London TO welcome the Russian delegates
who are holding conference there; the speak,
ers generally denounced the efforts of the gov
ernments 10 bring about an Anglo Russian un-
derstanding. - The Unionists of the Jarrow
Division Of Durham have Invited Lord Curzon
TO stand for the seat bf Sir Charles Palmer, Lib
eEal. who is soon 10 retire. - Many persons
were reported killed or injured in railway COL
nsion San Luis Potcsi. - The Duke and
Duchess of Connaught were guests at dinner
at Dorchester House.
DOMESTTC.-Viscount Aok. the japanese
Ambassador, will make trip the Pacific
Coast in June ascertain the true sentiment
toward his countrymen which exists there
- An effort TO obtain reduced fares Pull
man sleeping cars was begun before the In
terstate Commerce Commission. The bill
Of exceptions OF the Standard Oil Company to
the governments suit for its dissolution was
argued before the United States Circuit Court
al ST. Paul - The Missouri Commissioner to
take testimony in Attorney General Hadey's
suit against the Standard, Republic and Waters
Pierce on companies. found against the COM
panies. - Governor Hughes itswas said in
Albany, was in complete control of the situa-
ton. and would get nearly all the legislation he
wanted, including a reapportionment according
10 his views. - hearing upon the White
equal salary teachers bill was held before the
Governor at Albany. - Mrs Mckinley was
much better that her doctors said she might
live for several days, though her condition was
serious. - The Presbyterian General AS
senlbly adjourned at Columbus after finally ac-
cepting the report of the committee adverse 10
the Anu-saIoon League. :" The Lake Mo-
honk Conference on International Arbitrat ton
adjourned after adopting platform of recon-
rnenoations TO the Hague peace conference in
which all reference to disarmament or the cur
tailment OF armories was eliminated - Ar
guments were completed in the Superior Court
az Concord, n. H, on the motion OF the trustees
or the estate of Mrs. Mary Baker G.. Eddy to
intervene and be substituted as plaintiffs in the
suit brought by her son and others to compel
an accounting of her property.
CITY.-Stocks were firm. - Jerome sailed
the books and papers Of three firms doing bust
ness with the city, following testimony given
liz the Ahearn inquiry. - Attorney General
Jackson asked court permission 20 attack the
franchises OF the Consolidated Gas Company.
- The District Attorneys Office vas said to
have evidence that Richard Obey OF the inter-
national committee voted proxies made out n
the names of others without proper authority
- Delaney Nicoi counsel for Howard
Gould. made a public statement defending the
course taken in the Gould divorce case by Police
Captain Mclaughlin, who was retired from the
force - manhole explosion IN Cold street
wrecked the pavement and caused great excite
ment- - Henry Becker, arrested for hts sup
posed connection with the murder Of Amelia
Staffsidt, confessed to being witness Of the at
tack on the girl - George w. Harper was
elected Yice-president OF the Mutual Reserve.
- Controller Metz opposed an appropriat ton
for park milk stations, kiosks. calling them
"kye-osks." - Superintendent Maxwell said
investigation would be made Of the nature
books Of the Rev. DR.. Long, Ised In the city
schools. - 1t was suggested that ]. e Boeck.
the missing diamond man. might be in hiding In
chinatown.
THE WEATEE R--Indications for to-day:
Cloudy. The temperature yesterday: Highest.
81 degrees; lowest 30.