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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-28
w. N. COHEN URGES BALLOT REFORM.

Albany, March &L-Spsallns Tor tle EAscuOn
Laws Improvement Association ex-Justics William
n Cohen. who Is chairman OF ths executive COM
ittee of that organization issued statement to-
da deprecating the shOrtsghtedness OF ths various
noTtcal leaders OF the state IN blocking IN The Leg
1sIature taa passage Of tina Pase-Prertics blI
70 provde for the introduction Oc pure Australian
ballot system in this state. such as Is Ia Uss In
Massachusetts
The Election Laws Improvement Associaton
STRONGLY urges that the Legislature. g ungt-4ns
10 grant the Massachusetts, form Of voting for tho
entire state at least should permit the city OF New
York to use It as experiment, 50 taat It's value
could be demonstrated to the upstate sections IL
Is believed by Judge Cohen. William N 4vins. Hor-
ace T. Deming and other friends OF me Aassaeau-
setts system that the abolition Of the party column
In New York City and the substitution OF an al
phabetIcaI arrangement Of the names Of an candi-
dates for a given office wiz ind such favor With
the public that the entire state viii Be glad %
adopt the system ESx-Justiee Cohen said IN parts
v,bI.b has bse1 condemned both by the Court
o. Appeals and the Supreme Court The eh1nee
Sided in the Page-Prsntice Bill which the Iass-
lature IS holding up. Nothing could Be sess eei44-
that tire voter must put his before the NaIas
Of sseh esnSs ,5 SS5 ~ yR TSsn e 4 y hes or an
independent citizen % vote than u - Aor q PaEty
The abolition OF the party column would tend 70
make al organizations more ealStSl l s'e seeV i
as the highest. II would also tend % axe rom
Sor t5eV would not be rewarded by being named
canGi1Stes Cor an ONCE for which they were unit.
ted h the elector were bound 20 discriminate De-
tween the at ana ths unag Cor each office. As I'd
would under the proposed law.
The practical working or the proposed oaiot Jaw
Is no longer an experiment, Since 1873 Y has beer
IN use N AIassachusctts The results there havt
been GOOD. Absolute secrecy IN voting Is assures
ana the standard Of character OF the man elected
to office In this state would be materially raised oS
the adoption Of this 81 stem Y the PARTY leaders
continue pursue their present tactics OF blocking
ballot reform they shortly vii. ind that the people
not only VII compel Them 70 srant tas paTe Az
ppoo the direct primaries well
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-28
PETERS SAYS HE WON'T RESIGN
Alderman Under Charges Blames Max Inn
sen-Breathes Defiance.

Charges OF political heresy were preferred against
Alderman Henry Clay Peters at secret meeting
of the Kings County General Committee OF the
Independence League last Monday night ana ne
will be tried. II all goes WELL next Monday night
At last Mondays meeting Peters it is said. offered
to resiga his place on the committee but ne mas
apparently changed his mind.
He said yesterday: This is only a scheme Of
Max Ihmsen to disgrace me for supporting VIII
tam Jennings Bryan. won't resign and won't
be expelled from the county committeeman 5 sure
Next Monday night will force lineup. and then
Il will be seen who is the big cock in the political
pit. 1 deny absolutely every charge made against
me-
vented q vote being taken tho charges oy prom
lsing 20 resign by the end OF the mohth ne
charges were presented IN the form OF letter 10
Secretary S. o. Stevenson by Herman GOhAnshorst.
OF the 18th Assembly District.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-28
FORAKER IN EARNEST.
Il Presidential Candidate-Taft Not
Likely to Take the Stump,
lFrom The Tribune Bureau. ]

Washington. March 27.-Senator FOraler's
statement and the prospect OF an early and
vigorous campaign in Ohio continue to furnish
the chief topic Of discussion in political circles
IN Washington. Opinion regarding the effect OF
Mr.. Foral1er's move Is about equally divided.
It Is admitted that Foraker and Dick
have control OF the organization in Ohio, and
that If they can succeed in throwing the ques-
tion OF ohio's choice for Presidential candidate
into a state convention which has TO select
nominees for all the state Offices as is necessary
uudsr the constitution OF Ohio. and can oonfds
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-28
THE TRANSFER OF GENERAL BAILLOUD
French Minister of War Replies to Criticism
Deputies Support Action.

Paris March 27-Interpellations in the Chamber
OF Deputies to-day. criticsing the disciplinary
measures adopted against General Bailloud, who
was transferred from the command OF the 18th
Corps OF the Army OF the East. for referring in a
speech 10 the Inevitable coming war with Ger
many" when France would have opportunity
20 win back Alsace and Lorraine caused heated
debate General Picquart said that real patriotism
did not consist In noisy demonstrations. he con-
sidered that the transfer OF General BalHou0 was
fully justified, and criticism would not deter him
from maintaining discipline in tie army
Premier Clemenceau supported the war Minis
ter, saying that Il not the generals duty to
forecast war with a friendly nation. The Chamber
by $50 20 2O7 votes. adopted motion OF confidence
10 the government
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-28
STRONG FOR SECRETARY.
Seventy-fue Per Cent of Northeast
eym Ohio Said to FAVOR Him.
AN Tslegraph . Ths TrIbune.l


,ro,odo March Ex-senator Foraker's SUCCESS
ton og n state primary 10 show ohiO's choice
for President next year has created Juror OF
avc,tenent I'm political circles here. While pO-
1,ttcal leaders to-day refuse TO discuss the mat
ter. saying they have not as yet had time fully
TO digest Mr.. Foraker's statement. IL Is said
that about Is per cent OF the Northwestern
Ohio men are In favor OF Mr. TAFT for Pres-
ident against any other man except Mr.. Roose-
welt.
II is conceded here even by Mr.. Foraker's
worst enemies that he has full control OF the
local machine. but If ne submits the question to
the people his warmest admirers admit he will
have a sharp fight.
.'Mr Foraker has with him the state ma
chine" Frank l. King. one OF Toedo's leading
Republicans. said tonight. lit controlled the
last state convention. and so Mr. Foraker has
the best organization. But the people prefer Mr..
Taft for President; especially the masses pre-
fer him. as he is Endorsed by President Roose-
Welt OF course. the vast majority of all parties
prefer Mr. Roosevelt TO either on the ground
that the country needs him.
Congressman Southland. Of the 9th District,
says: 1T may be that it is early to discuss the
question of Oho's candidate for President, but
no earlier than often Happens. The people are In
the habit of looking long way ahead in these
important matters / can find no fault with
Senator Foraker'S suggestion To submit the mat
ter OF candidate for the Presidency and Tor
Senator popular vote. Fairly done 1t would
determine the choice of the people In each case.
II should also make IL certain that we nave only
one candidate in the national convention, with
solid support of the state behind him. In no
sense do take FOTaIers statement as declara-
tion of his candidacy and ! believe Foraker $
only mission was 10 place the matter squarely
before the people of the state.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-28
TERRoRIsTs AND BURGLARS FIGHT.
a Plot to Kill Colonel at Warsaw Spoiled
by Encounter.

Warsaw. March PA terrorist plot yesterday
10 murder from ambush Colonel Uthoff of tho
gendarmerie. had an odd sequel While several
terrorists. with a bomb. hiding near the
front door of a Jewish school, waiting for the
colonel, a band Of burglars entered the building
by the back door with the object of rihing the
safe OF the school funds. Each band believed
The other to be secret police and opened hre-
several Of the terrorists were shot and the
bomb intended for the colonel exploded among
the burglars, killing Of them and woundins
Elw
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-28
GERMANY'S ATTITUDE.
No Opposition ShosUn to French -Ac-
ton iB Morocco.

Berlin, March 27.-The French eharge DAFT
su,r.s. N. I,ecomte, called az the Foreign Office
here YESTERDAY. and handed 20 the Foreign Sec
retsry, Herr Tsehlrsky. communication from
the F4ench government in regard 20 the mill
.a-v ambition % oudis. II Is announced that
Herr TsehirslEy replied that the matter. for the
present. concerned France and Morocco alone;
that France must Judge the case from the point
of view OF her own interests, and that II was,
OF course, IN the general interest that excuses
against foreigners in the future be prevented.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-28
JEFFERsoN's BIRTHDAY DINNER.

Plans for speakers Tor the dinner TO be given at
the Waldorf on April 10 by the National Demo-
cratic Club in celebration OF the birthday OF
Thomas Jefferson have been completed The prin-
cipal speakers win be senator Isdor Rayneer, Of
Maryland; Colonel George d. Harvey tle egltor OF
''The North American Review, and Martin w Lit
Teton, eN-President OF the Borough OF brooklyn,
will
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-28
EDITOR OF "vEDOMosTI" MURDERED.
DR.. JOllOs Assassinated by Unknown Youth
-Reactionists Suspected.

Moscow. March 27.-Dr. JoIIos. editor Of the
''VedomOsti." was assassinated here to-day by
an unknown youth. who shot him as the editor
was leaving his home. The murderer escaped
DR.. Jollos was g member Of the first Douma
and was friend Of the late Professor Hertzen-
stein, who was murdered by reactiOnists in Fin
land last July. The murderer OF DR.. JollOs was
seen coming out OF the house Of a man named
TerropeT. head Of the hghting organization OF
the Moscow reactionists
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-28
MAYOR CAN MAKE APPEAL.

The Appellate Division Of the Supreme Court
granted an order yesterday in the cases against
George B. Mcclellan, permitting an appeal from the
recent decision OF the court affirming an order de-
nylng the motion 70 set aside and yaeate the service
OF summons and tae complaint IN the action, The
order is IN The action brought 70 ou1s Us Adyor
from office
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-28
a eAn SEALING SEASON.

ST. Johns. ~ F.. March z7-Gloomy udings from
were Frorgbt hero to-day by tho sealing steamer
Grand Iake. Captain Knee. OF the steamer. de-
caed trad This was the worst season FOR seals in
hia forty years experience ,., 90, -. .Aoo.a
brole her main shaft IN heavy weather on Satur-
a. iost .nd an sunday she was driven seaward.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-28

The Peruvian Corporation was formed to under
take railroad building etc. in Peru. but disputes
regarding payments have interfered with the work
for seven or eight wears The questions IN dispute
were eventually submitted to tho Peruvian Cham
bers Of Deputies which authorized the government
settle them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-28
PERU AND CORPORATION AGREE.

Lima, March 27-It was announced to-day that,
thanks to the advice OF influential fnanciers and
others. an agreement had been concluded between
Finance Minister Leguia and William Eyre the
representative OF the Peruvian Corporation or Lon
don, settling the differences between the govern
ment OF Peru and the corporation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-28
STRIFE IN SWITZERLAND SPREADS.
Cavalry and Infantry Active in the Canton
of Vaud.

Lx1ssnns. Switzerland. March z7-The general
rv1ks IN mo canton az yauo In sympathy with the
striker. n chocolate factory at Vevey is extend
ing. an trades are sOining in the movement. Cav
airy ana infantry have dispersed many process
sions. Sebastian Faure. the Frensh Socialist has
been expelled for Gncitlng disorder.
Tle strikers at MOntreuG, on Lake Geneva, four
teen res from here, attempted TO cut the electric
wires and marched On procession through the town
carrying red flags They were dispersed by troops.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-28

Odessa, March 27.-EffOrts are being made by the
people OF this city TO aIay the starvation prevailing
among thu peasants Eighty-thTee carloads OF
bread were sent from Odessa to-day 20 the prov
inces and many relief committees have been
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-28
swrntsH pisTILLERY TRUST.

stocLbolno Sweden, March IA syndicate has
,orqbt an the dIstilleries IN Sweden except one.
which probably win soon be brought under its con-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-28

New Orleans. March "a private cable message
received hare said that the Hondurans had recapt-
urst tho port of TEuSfllo. This was the nrst Car
t6t-sn seaport % Honduras taken by the Nicara-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-28
a GENERAL STRIKE AT GENEVA.

Geneva, March IA general strike was voted
here to-day in sympathy with the Vevay and
Lausanne strikers The local authorities are taxi
lns precautions 20 keep order.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-28
FRENCH TORPEDO BOAT EXPLOSION.

cherbourg. March 2z.--An explosion occurred to-
Day on board torpedo boat 1s7. Two men were
severely scalGed.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-12-13
FOREIGN W0RkMEN MUST GO
Pennsylvania Coke Makers Will En-
ploy None But Americans.

Pittsburg, Pa. -- Independent coke
makers OF the Pittsburg and Copnells-
vile district have decided to decrease
the price OF producing coke by increas-
ing the price OF their workmen. The
day of the foreigner has passed, and
hereafter none but American-bor or
n~aturalized citizens OF the United
States viii be employed about the 20
1871 ovens Of the independent operators.
To these Americans will be paid higher
wages than was paid TO the foreigners,
but the operators expect to decrease
the cost OF production.
Figures produced at a meeting In
Uniontown show that 500 Americans can
do more work about the coke ovens
than 900 foreigners.
In the 40,667 ovens in the district,
owned by both independents and the
Steel Corporation, there are employed
more than 10000 men, the majority of
whom at the present time are foreign
ers. The statistieians find that OF the
SS5 a month which the foreigner makes
he puts back into circulation but $50 a
month, living in absolute squalor dur.
ing his stay in this country, while the
remaining $50 is sent TO Europe.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-12-13
CHARGED WITH THEFT.
Woman Accuses U. s. Consul at Annoy,
China, Of Embezzlement.

San Francisco, Cali. L. Pad
dock, United States consul at Annoy,
China, vas arrested here Thursday
afternoon on a warrant charging him
with felony and embezzlement. The
complaining witness is Mrs. Jane
Blake Of Los Angeles.
Mrs, Blake charged Paddock with
the theft of $4,000 in money held in
trust by him for her. In speaking of
the case. the accused man said:
THE charges against me were all
thrashed out in court In 1896, when
this woman sued me for an account
ing. l showed receipts and the case
was decided in my favor"
Paddock appeared in court Thursday
afternoon and furnished bond in the
sum Of $4,000. He is well known in
diplomatic circles, having returned
from China only a few days ago. Pad
dock is To- engaged In the real estate
business.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-12-13
ROBBERS GET$4OOO
BLOW SAFE OPEN IN CARNEY
tokLA.) BANK.
OUTLAWS KEPT UP A STEADY FIRE
Three Men Stood Guard, Shooting at
Any Citizen Of the Town Who
Made His Appearance.

Carney, 0kla.-Ffye men, at an
early hour Thursday morning sue,
ceeded, after firing Ave nitroglycerin
shots, in breaking into the coin sal.
Of the Carney bank and securing 81.
900.
While two men time after time
charged the safe cracks with nitro.
glycerin, and explosion after explosion
shattered and broke up bank furniture,
the other robbers stood guard on the
outside OF the building and kept up
a steady rife FIRE in every direction,
shooting at any citizen OF the town
who made an appearance. Thorough
ly aroused. a general alarm was sound
ed, Church bells were rung and the
citizens arming themselves, were pre-
pared TO make charge when the rob
bers calmly walked down the main
street OF the town and vanished In the
darkness.
All efforts to trail the men have
failed.
The men are known to have calmly
walked into the town. robbed the bank
and, without rush or hurry, firing
coolly at those who showed them.
selves, then walked out,
A large posse with bloodhounds is
securing the district for a clew, but
have utterly failed. 1t is thought the
gang is the same that robbed the bank
of Marshall two weeks ago and as a
result of these %robberies, bankers in
the smaller towns are placing armed
guards in bank buildings.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-12-13
TAFT VISITS DuMA.
Listens to Debate on Ministerial
Declaration.

st. Petersburg. Russia.-The Ameri.
can secretary of war, William H,
Taft, was accorded a hearty welcome
here Tuesday.
He arrived in ST. Petersburg in the
morning from Moscow and after a
round OF official visits and q brief
rest, visited the duma, where he spent
half a N hour listening to the debate
on the ministerial declaration. He
was greeted by Premier M. Stolypin
and other high ministers. and was
made the subject of special attention
by the deputies.
In the evening Secretary Taft at
tended a banquet given in his honor
by prominent Americans, and made a
speech, in which he emphatically de-
MED that his round-the-world trip had
aught to do with a special policy of
the United States, whose sole policy,
he said, was one OF peace for all "a
tions.
A review OF a famous corps will be
given today at Tsarkoe-Selo for the
benefit Of Secretary Taft and later he
will attend Foreign Minister Iswol-
sky's banquet and a reception of the
diplomatic corps and Russian official
society. The secretary is trying to ar
range his visit here so that he may
catch the steamer President Grant at
Bouiogne Dec. 5 for his return home.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-12-13

Stockholm. Oscar H., king Of Swe,
den, died at 9:l6 O'Clock this morning.
The death Of the venerable monarch
occurred In the royal apartment Of the
palace, where, surrounded By the mem-
bers of his family, including the aged
queen, Sophia, and the crown prince
Oscar Custaye, and high ministers Of
state, the inevitable end had been
awaited, while outside the palace great
crowds stood with bowed heads and
fearful eyes long after The
ment came OF the death OF their we'll
loved sovereign.
The whole country Ia bowed with
grief, for King Oscar was something
more than a ruler Of his people. and he
endeared himself TO the masses as an
intimate and personal friend. When
the flag on the palace was dipped TO
half mast, there WAS a moan OF anguish
from the assembled multitude and many
Of them cried:
'Ob, u II dear old king Is dead
The succession to the throne of Swe-
den now passes to Oscar Gustave
Adolphe, duke OF vermland, the Oldest
son of the late king. At a meeting Of
the council OF state, this afternoon, the
new king took the oath Of allegiance
under the title of Gustave ", and
adopted the motto, with the people
for the fatherland."
The prince then took the oath Of al
legiance and the new monarch accepted
the homage Of the state officials.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-12-13

Mechanical traction has been sub,
sutnted for horses on the Ladoga
canal In Russia, When the traction
engineers appeared 1000 peasants
seized them and stopped all traffic so
enectually that troops had TO be called
out to restore order. There were riots
OF this sort In England 100 years ago
when power sawmills we're introduced
there, but in the more advanced ooun.
tries the laborer and the mechanic
now adjust themselves quickly to new
inventions, says the Youths Compan.
Ion. Russia Is about 100 years behind
the times.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-12-13
Press Writer Dies.

London, England.-Francis J. O'Neill
Of the London staff of the Associated
Press died at his home here Tuesday
after an Illness Of several weeks. Mr..
o'Neill vas widely known in newspa-
per circles in the United States, hav-
ing been connected prominently with
papers in Washington and elsewhere
before entering the Associated Press
service.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-12-13

Va Prosperous Real Estate Dealer
and Affairs Wers Apparently "
Good Shape.

81. Joseph. Mo.-In response 70 .
telephone message received from
3. v. Moorehouse, who said he was
IN trouble. Dr. J. Koch Of Mary
vile. Mo-. went to the Moore
house home In that city Wednesday
afternoon and found Mr.. Moorehouse
dead ON the floor. one bullet hole In
his right temple and another near the
heart. Mrs. Moorehouse was away
from home at the time.
There IL no motive known for his
suicide. He wal q prosperous real o.
tate dealer and his affairs were evi.
IDENTIFY In good shape. He was about
30 years old. He was the son Of for
mer Governor A. r. Moorehouse, who
was elected lieutenant governor OF
Missouri in 1884 and succeeded Gov.
Marmaduke when the latter died.
Former Governor Moorehouse killed
himself in Maryyille Sept. 80, 1891.
by shooting.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-12-13
UNIQUE TRIP SOUTH.
Hon, Jerry Porter and His Family to
Walk 20 New Orleans,

Paducah, Ky.-For the health of his
wife, Hon. Jerry NJ. Porter OF Clinton,
has planned a trip on foot to New Or
leans. The party win be composed OF
Dir. Porter, his wife aud little son.
They will start from Clinton.
Everybody in Western Kentucky and
probably every preacher in the Meth.
odist conference OF the Methodist
Church knows Jerry Porter. He also
has a national reputation, being an
officer Of the National Travellers Pro-
tective Association.
Mrs. Porter is not in good health.
aud he has been advised by the family
physician that such a journey viii I'M
doubtedly restore her health. They
will take their time, checking their
baggage ahead.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-12-13
Fugitive Banker Arrested.

Los Angeles. CaL--Pursuit which
has continued for three years was
brought TO an end when Thomas II.
McCauley, wanted in New York on the
charge OF grand larceny, was arrest.
co az the Hotel Westminster. Nc.
Cauley in 1904 vas president of the
Merchants Security Co. of New York,
a concern known as one OF the Frank
lin banks. 1t collapsed, and McCauley
was arrested, charged with the theft
of 10000, released on $4,000 bail and
disappeared.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-12-13
JOHNSON Is NOT ACANDIDATE
For the Democratic Nomination
for President.

Washington.--Gov, John A. johnson
OF Minnesota before be departed for
his home after attending the rivers and
harbors congress spoke quite positively
with respect to opportunities to per-
suade him to take some position as to
the Democratic nomination for presi.
dent. He asserted that he was not a
candidate for president, that on the
completion Of his term as governor he
would retire TO private life aud would
probably engage in some commercial
enterprise.
In reply to the direct question
whether he thought VIM. J. Bryan
would be the Democratic nominee for
president, he said: Il have nothing to
say about hat at this time"
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-12-13

The mysterious earthquake recorded
some weeks ago, which could o be
located, has found a startling solution.
That a mountain should fall, burying
hundreds and wiping out an entire
population, bears gruesome testimony
to the truth OF the instruments which
recorded a disaster as great II not
greater than the one which over
wheimcd San Francisco. Other dis.
asters are dwarfed into insIgnlBcance
beside this appalling record OF the
work OF nature, which all the prudence
and resources OF man can neither fore
Q nor prevent,