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New-York tribune., 1907-07-09
"SAKAMOTO MISQUOTED." !"
Japanese Officials and admiral
BrozcnS0n DiScredit Interfere.

washington. July S-viscount Aoki the jap
anese Ambassador, declined to-day to discuss
the reports indicating an indefinite suspension
Of the negotiations for a renewal Of the present
treaty between Japan and the United States,
If this government should reserve the right
10 retain clause IN the compact permitting
the exclusion Of japanese coolie labor.
That is q matter about which you must ask
the State Department officials" he said. "I can
not discuss any feature Of IL for publication"
The reported views OF Viscount Hayashi, Jap
anese Foreign Minister, received here yester-
day through the personal repreSentattve Of
Count Okufla. the leader OF the Progressive
party in Japan, outlining the japanese govern
ments attitude on this subject. were read with
a great deal Of interest by the officials Of the
japanese Embassy, but they would not make
any comments on the subject
Ambassador Aokis attention was called to the
published statement that the battleships of Ad-
rniral Evans's feet were to be sent 10 the
Pacific. TO which he replied: You don't hear
any word Of this in Japan, but IN Europe and
in The United States there is plenty OF talk
about IL"
Admiral Brownson, chief Of the bureau OF nav
igation of the Navy Department. said to-day he
was satisfied that the japanese admiral, Saka-
motto 10 IS reported in the 'Hochi." a Japanese
anti-garernmontal paper to have expressed
doubts 10 the patriotism Of American naval
crews and the ability of the American naval
officer. has been misquoted.
While spurred on by a spirit of unrest or
homesickness. sailors have sometimes left the
American navy" said Admiral Brownson; they
have always done so in time OF peace There
is no record Of a bluejacket deseTting in time
of war
AT the Japanese embassy the officials discred-
tied the. reported utterances Of Admiral Saka-
'noto. Mr. MaranaO Hanihara, the second secre-
tary, expressed his strong belief that the ad-
inlraI had not given voice TO any such utterances
as those printed, or anything like them and that
II h spoke about the matter at all he had been
haaiy misquoted Such alleged sentiments by
NE admiral he declared, were absurd and non
6ensical, and their publication was much to be
regretted. i Was not the practice Of naval off,
Gers IN Japan Mr. Hauihara said or Of those
com ted with the navy. to talk in such fashion
Flscourt Aalzi he declared did not care to dis
cuss the matter because he did not want 10 give
any Importance by referring to H.
New-York tribune., 1907-07-09
DIR. W. e. GRIFFIS'S VIEWS.
Thinks Enmity to United States
Japan's Last Thought.
by Telegraph to The Tribune. ]

Ithaca, n. Y, July S.-The Rev. Dr. William z.
Griffs, who has specialized in Japanese politics,
to-day gave out interview which was prompted
by the talk Of a probable war between Japan and
the United States Dr.. Ciriis the teacher of
two plenipotentiaries who signed the peace treaty
between the United States ana Japan. He said
4 have paid close attention the newspaper
talk about a war with Japan, but far do not
that ii has risen above the moral level OF high
waymen conspirators. Apart from the exigen-
cies Of politics in Japan, no sign whatever
that Japan desires war with us. wishes to do
US any harm. or expects to shut out Of the
Pacific. 1 only the law Of sef-preservatiOn.
I can also that certain European powers want
10 make play into their hands. Knowing the
japanese from forty years acquaintance and be-
ing personally acquainted with most Of the leading
men Of the government of Japan, 1 believe their
last thought IS enmty TO the United States They
Will exhaust every honorable means of maintaining
peace with their great friend and benefactOr, the
United States"
DR.. Grifls showed a letter from General Kodama
written two weeks before he died, in which the
general said: Though I do not want my country
foOlishly praised, yet 1t is my earnest wish that
the truth about Japan should be made known in
the United States the country most friendly
toward Japan"
New-York tribune., 1907-07-09
JAPANESE GUESTS OF QUEEN.
Officers Of Cruisers at Flushing Make Light
Of Trouble with America.

me Hague, July S.-Vice-Admiral Ijuin and
the officers Of the japanese cruisers Chjtose and
Isukuba, lying off Flushing dined with Queen
"hhelmina at Loo to-day The Japanese Min
lsler and the Dutch Minister Of Marine were in
cluded in the party.
speaking Of the American-Japanese question
tHe japanese officers said they did not believe
mat serious misunderstanding was possible
me japanese wished to maintain good rela-
mons with the Americans, and, pointing TO their
SWORDS. the officers added: we are determined
hoL 70 draw them for offence, but only for the
u'IeAce of our country from attack. In the lat
Ter case you viii find ready for all sacrifices"
New-York tribune., 1907-07-09
J. 3. DUKE BUYS HOME.

James b. Duke, president OF the American To-
bacco Company, reported yesterday to have
bought from the Henry II. Cook estate No $40
Fifth avenue, large four story and basement
dwelling house. at the northeast corner Of 18th
street. II built by the late Henry II. Cook
In realty circles II is called of the show houses
OF Fifth avenue. The asking price was 81 10000
and it is said Mr. Duke bought the property for a
little less than that sum.
1t has frontage of 100 feet in the avenue and
150 feet IN the street 1t adjons No 9T4 Fifth ave-
nue. the homo OF Payne Whitney and No
EAEt 18th street. tho home OF Henry r. Rogers
According to real estate experts, no other block
has many fine dwelling houses
Since he obtained divorce from Lillian N Duke
Mr.. Duke has been reported engaged TO marry II
well known woman OF Atlanta This report was
revived yesterday by the purchase OF the Fifth
avenue house.
New-York tribune., 1907-07-09
PLANS FOR WARSHIPS.
T1RGET PRACTICE FIRST.
No Likelihood Of Fleet Being Sent
to Pacific Immediately.

Washington July S.-Rear Admiral Willard
H. Brownson, chief Of the bureau Of navigation
Of the Navy Department, has returned to Wash
ington after visit to President Roosevelt at
oyster Bay. He declined TO say anything about
his conference with the President. or to express
an opinion as TO when the battleship fleet may
move 10 the Pacific Coast.
Information obtained from a trustworthy
quarter, however, IS that there is no likelihood of
immediate orders being issued TO Admiral Evans
10 send his vessels to the Pacific Coast. The
present programme Of the Navy Department is
10 have the ships OF the Atlantic fleet engage in
their usual summer drill manoauvres and target
practice.
New-York tribune., 1907-07-09
RUNAWAY CAUSES DEATH.
Boston S Maine Advertising Igcnt
ThrO1Un Ont and Crushed.

Littleton, n. Il. July S.-W. II. Hayden, OF
Boston, advertising agent OF the Boston & Maine
Railroad Company, died at the Litteton Hospi-
tai to-day a result OF injuries received IN n
runaway accident yesterday.
Mr.. Hayden was driving with Mr.. and Mrs. r.
f. Mears. Of Boston. tho Mount Washington
Base Road. near Twin River. The horses be-
came frightened at something. and giving a sud
den start. threw Mr. Hayden out and the
edge OF the bridge TO the rocks on the banks OF
the river. His head was cut open and his chest
and ribs were crushed. He was brought to Lit
tleton on q special train and taken 10 the hos
pita where he died this afternoon.
The other occupants OF the carriage also were
thrown out, but not seriously hurt. Mr.. Hayden
was about thirty-fve years old.
New-York tribune., 1907-07-09
FRENCH UINE TROUBLES
Louis WindmalIer ErpIainS Cause
of the Recent Outbreak.

In The independent of to-day there is arti-
Gle on the recent troubles in the wine growing dis
tricts of Southern France, contributed by Louis
Windmuller, an old New York merchant, who has
spent much time in the Midi and is connected with
several important benevolent institutions in this
city.
After telling of the position of France among the
wine growing countries. Mr.. Windmuller explained
the Importance OF the industry to the peasant farm
ers of the South of France. The early raVages OF
the phyIoxera touched upon, and the writer
said that the production Of the real wine had
been reduced by two-thirds, adulterat1on became Il
common practice.
The rich native wines were blended with cheap
foreign products and We're fortified with potato
spirits and sweetened with beet sugar. The imIta-
ton wines so produced skllfully made. says
Mr.. Windmuller. that many experts We're deceived.
and ordinarily 1t not until after the liquor had
been drunk that the deceit was discovered The
article continues:
Meanwhile hardy American grapevines which
could not be attacked by the phylloXera, we're
planted and improved the conditions of tho French
vineyards; their yield gradually increased and is
almost large il has been. But in
the years of scarcity wine growers had Gus
toners; they are now confronted with an unsala-
beness OF their product caused by the successful
competition Of substitutes for wine. and by the
compounds of the aduterators who sell spurious
beverage called wine, with finer flavor and supe-
rior color, at price lower than genuine wine can
be made for
when he could not for his honest liquor realize
enough to pay for the barrels and the point
OF starvation the vintner blamed his government
for the poverty TO which he had been reduced. He
believes that the treasury winks at the falslhers
who pay large portion OF tho millions which the
French nsc annually gets for the duty sugar
Mr.. Windmiller compares the recent revolution"
with the ''wEiskey insurrection" IN Pennsylvania
in 1871. and describes the troubles He continues:
IF the laws OF France punish adulterators Of
wine they have not been enforced with severity,
such prevails IN Germany a dealer May
once, who recently caught in the act OF selling
spurious JOhanhsberger had to pay n fine Of a
thousand marks and to spend a month In the work
house. His watts were unceremoniousy hauled from
coll "a nd In n Na syTYfF
"A resolution 10 inhlct n similar punishment on
French wine adulterers has recently been adopted
by the Chamber. and Il seems TO have oalrned the
minds OF the insurgents already When conscien-
tousy carried into effect II Will satisfy the winners
that their government at least can no longer be
blamed for their distress: and when their dis
honest competitors are put out OF business they
may find better market FOR the honest Juice of
their generous grapes. Such result would not
alone benefit all consumers OF wine, but II would
strengthen the French administration which has. by
forbeauance and wise measures. accomplished IT"
New-York tribune., 1907-07-09
WOULD NOT SELL MAGDALENA BAY.
Ambassador Says Mexico Would Not Part
with Any Territory at Any Price.

Washington. July S.-The Mexican Ambassa-
dor, through Mr.. Landa, secretary in charge OF
the Office at Washington. to-day said
There is not word Of truth in the state
ment published by the about negotiations be-
tween Mexico and the United States for the sale
of Magdalena Bay and Lower California The
subject hos never been mentioned by the State
Depart!u,aL to tho Mexican Ambassador, and be-
sides there is inch OF Mexican territory
that could be- purchased at any price under any
consideration.
The State Department officials strongly depre-
cate what they describe as the periodic revival
of these stories about the acquisition OF Mex
lean territory because their publication Is in
variabIy followed by an outburst Of irritation
and suspicion in Mexico that requires the best
efforts of American diplomacy to subdue.
New-York tribune., 1907-07-09
EFFORTS TO FREE CAID MACLEAN
Moroccan Authorities Fear Effect of Possible
British Naval Demonstration.

Tangier. July S.-Reports received here from
Fez say that the Moroccan authorities offer to
do everything possible to bring about the re-
lease OF Caid General Sir Harry MacLean. com
mander Of the Sultan's bodyguard. who
Gently captured by Raisuli. but they are anxious
to avoid a British naval demonstration lest it
render the prisoners position more perilouS. 1t
is reported that Raisuli. fearing the religious in
fiuence Of Ouezzan, who has been delegated to
obtain the freedom OF General MacLean, has re-
tired further into the mountains with his pris-
oner
The French and British legations are acting
in concert in the efforts to obtain General Mac
Leans release
New-York tribune., 1907-07-09
MR. DOLLIVER INDIGNANT.
Says Some Chautauqua Managers
Would ErpLOit Senators.

lBy Telegraph TO The Tribune
Evansville. Ind. July S.-Senator Doliver OF
Iowa. made an address before the Evansville
ChautauQua this afternoon. After saying he
was not challenged by Senator Tillman. he
added:
There is a disposition the part OF some
Chautauqua managers to exploit certain SEN
atOrs Of the United States and make them ap-
pear in a sensational light. II this business Is
not stopped 1 will quit the Chautauqua plat
form.
There was nothing OF the sensational order
in my speech at Jackson and am sorry that I
have been placed in a false light. While SEN
ator Tnlman and myself do not entertain the
same views on many questions. I am sure I
viii never use language the platform about
him that would cause him 20 issue a challenge
TO me-
New-York tribune., 1907-07-09
POWERS TO CONFER ON BALKANS.
Move for Joint Line Of Action by Italy, Aus
tria and Russia.

Rome. July 8.-The meeting arranged between
Signor Tittoni. the Foreign Minister. and Baron
Won Aehrenthal. the Austro- Hungarian Minister
Of Foreign Affairs, at Desio July Is, is un-
derstood here 10 be the first move In important
negotiations to establish an agreement among
Italy Austria Hungary and Russia regarding a
joint line Of action IN the Balkans. Baron Won
Aehrenthal VIII confer with the Russian Minis
ter OF Foreign Affairs in September to arrange
the Russian side OF the understanding.
New-York tribune., 1907-07-09
EXPEDITION AGAINST SALVADOR.
Nicaraguan Gunboat Reported To Be Taking
on Men-The Country Quiet.

Washington, July s.-A brief cable dispatch re-
ceived at the State Department to-day from Min
ister Merry at San Salvador. says that the cOun-
trv Is quiet, that the Moissant case seems 10 be
improving, and that their plantation Is as yet un-
disturbed. The Moissant is that Of the broth
ers Moissant, American citizens. who are impris-
oned in San Salvador q charge OF completely In
the last rebellion.
Advices received in Washington from the border
between San Salvador and Nicaragua are that the
Nicaraguan gunboat Momotombo is now engaged
at one of the Pacific ports taking aboard a large
expedition directed against Salvador,
New-York tribune., 1907-07-09
STRIKERS VIOLENT AT ROTTERDAM.
Many Attacks on Dock Laborers-Troops and
Warship at Port

Rotterdam July S.-The attitude Of the dock la
borers who struck against the Of elevators in
unloading grain carrying vessels Is militant
Attacks on the who refused to Join the
ment arc so frequent and threats 20 damage ship
ping and other property persistent that a
large force Of cavalry has been posted the quays
and police patrols have been detailed to protect
steamers while loading and unloading.
The ironclad Piet Helm is patrollng the River
Meuse the ironclad Reinier CIaeszen Is guarding
the port and the cruiser Noord Brabant will arrive
here Tomorrow.
New-York tribune., 1907-07-09
COMMISSIONERS AT BUDAPEST.

Budapest July &-The members OF the Congress
committee under the presidency OF Senator Will
lam p Dillingham;. OF Vermont. who are investiga-
ting Austro- Hungarian emigration methods ar
rived here to-day. accompanied by Ambassador
Francis. They introduced the Cabinet
minister's and Minister of the Interior detailed
Information which they wish TO obtain
New-York tribune., 1907-07-09
JOHN J. STRAIN MISSING.
Former Rough Rider, Chief of immigration
Office at Winnipeg, Disappears.
- Telegranh :o Nc Trlbune.l

Winnipeg. July S.-John J. Strain chief of the
American immigration Office here and a former
member OF the Rough Riders and the Washington
police force. has been missing from Office since July
I. and his friends growing anxious. fearing
foul play. He received a check for 500 July s.
The American consul, DR. Jones, and tho Winnipeg
police searching for him. one theory IS that
he committed suicide, he has been despondeut
since the death Of his wife last May. He served in
the American army for 4 number of years and
went through the Spanish-Americau $ a
member Of the Rough Riders. His wife FOR
merly Il Miss Boyce. Of Washington. Mr.. Strain
was TO have been transferred TO Niagara n. "
but his orders 70 go had not arrived.
New-York tribune., 1907-07-09
CHINESE GOVERNOR MURDERED.
Police Official Kills Chief of Province
Criminal Decapitated on Spot.

Hankow. July S.-The Governor Of the prov
ince OF Ngan-Hwei murdered yesterday at
Ngan-King, tho capital OF the province by a
sub-director Of police. who was detailed 20 guard
a number Of officials who were TO attend the
distribution Of certificates at the police school.
The Governor was about TO enter the school
when the officer fired several shots at him from
a revolver. The assassin seized and decap-
itated on the spot. Before he was beheaded he
confessed that he belonged to the revoutionist
organization No further disturbances have oc-
CURED
New-York tribune., 1907-07-09
BILL TO RELIEVE IRELAND.

London. July S-The House OF Commons to-
night passed the evicted tenants bill to Il sec
ond reading by 80 votes to 9S. This bill was
introduced by Mr.. BirreI Chief Secretary for
Ireland, June 81. He drew n gloomy picture
OF conditions in the west OF Ireland while doing
So saying in conclusion: There are two thou
sand tenants TO be reinstated. the government
wants TO make clean Job OF 1t, and 1t must
acquire land compulsorily."
New-York tribune., 1907-07-09
MAJOR DREYFUs IN POOR HEALTH.
Report Confirmed That He Will Retire on a
Pension from French Army.

Paris. July S.-The report current IN military
circles yesterday that Major Alfred Dreyfus,
the former captain OF artillery who was SEN
fenced. on charge or treason, TO Imprisonment
Devils Island. was 20 retire accepting a PEN
sion. has been confirmed. The reason for this
retirement IS the Ill health OF Dreyfus. He is
now on leave In the country pending settle
ment Of the arrangements for a pension and
It is not likely that he viii again resume MILL
tary duties.
New-York tribune., 1907-07-09
TREATY RATIFICATI0Ns EXCHANGED.
Dominican Convention Now Ready To Be
Proclaimed by President.

Washington July 8-RatAcations OF the Domn-
ican treaty providing for the settlement OF the debt
OF Santo Domingo were exchanged at the Depart
ment OF State to-day by Acting Secretary Bacon
ington
The treaty must be proclaimed by the
President, and 81 will then be in order for the Do
that part OF tho treaty involving the floating OF
loan of $200oOO0O to defray their outstanding in
debtedness.
New-York tribune., 1907-07-09
BRAZILIAN RECIPROCITY BILL.
Measure viii Authorize so Per Cent Tariff
Reduction to Other Nations.

Rio de Janeiro. July S.-The Chamber Of
Deputies will soon take up the discussion OF q
BIN authorizing the conclusion OF commercial
treaties between Brazil and all countries In
cliued 10 make concessions facilitating tho plac-
ing OF Brazilian products on their markets. This
bill will authorize reduction OF 90 per cent in
the existing duty on articles that are not manu-
factured I'm Brazil
New-York tribune., 1907-07-09
sToLEN GOODS FOUND IN CEMETERY.

Paterson N j., July s (SpeciaD.-Three boys
walking through unfreQuented part OF Cedar
Lawn Cemetery to-day picked up bundle con-
tanning eighteen long coats for women. The coats
are part of the goods stolen from a Lackawanna
freight train near Little Falls week The
railroad officials denied that Il hold-up and
said that tramps stolen only canned
goods. 1t now appears that goods valued $1,000
were taken.
New-York tribune., 1907-07-09

Washington. July s.-The object of N. Ishirs
visit TO the United States. according to advices
received here IS to ascertain the accuracy OF re-
ports sent to the japanese government by Japanese
residents Of San Francisco. and TO make inquiry
regarding the alleged discrimination against the
japanese subjects Of the Pacific Coast He Will
be accompanied by 3 Morimoto, prominent poll
tcian who is supporter OF the present ministry.
On their return 10 japan the two commissioners
viii submit report the Foreign Once.
New-York tribune., 1907-07-09
RELEASE OF FRENCH RECRUITS

Paris, July S.-The Chamber OF Deputies to-day
concurred in the Senate bill providing for the re-
lease OF the recruits OF 1903 any date July
u. This is one of the measures designed afford
relief to the wine growing districts.
After violent onslaught the government by
NJ. Jaures the Socialist leader. tho Chamber voted
additional clause TO the bill which excludes the
infantrymen who mutinied in the recent troubles
New-York tribune., 1907-07-09
MISSOURI TO ENJOY RATES FIRST.
Railroads Prepare to Put New Interstate
Schedule Into Effect.
[By Telegraph 10 The Tribune. ]

Chicago, July 8.-Missouri Will be the first TO
enjoy interstate passenger rates based two
cents a mile. This conclusion was hastily reached
this morning after short conference between the
Missouri lines. The rate clerks instructed
stop until all Interstate rates affecting Mis-
souri, had been complied with and put in order.
Many OF tho lines from Chicago entering Mis-
souri, pass through parts OF Iowa and Illinois. and
the Interstate rates between Chicago and the
lower Missouri River points will be the first COM
piled. 1t is estimated the work Will be finished by
July 15
New-York tribune., 1907-07-09
NATIONAL BANK GOES TO STATE.
Thirty-fourth Street Institution Becomes
New Netherland of New York.

At a meeting OF stockholders OF the Thirty-fourth
Street National Bank, held yesterday IL was voted
to change the institution TO a bank with the
new name OF New Netherland Bank OF New York
The change will take place on July = ThrsA.ouar.
New-York tribune., 1907-07-09

ters OF the Stockholders were present in person OF
represented by GExy.
Under the neg charter the bank Will enjoy a
wider scope for Operations.
The officers OF 10 Thirty-fourth Street National
Bank EIgin "A L. Gould. president; Dr. John
p Mum and J. Adams Brown. yice-presidentss
Curtis ]. Beard, cashier. and J. T. Van Loan. as
sistant cashier. There Will be changes OF off,
GERS directors
New-York tribune., 1907-07-09
MRS. ANNIE BESANT ELECTED.
Succeeds Colonel Olcott as Head of Theosoph.
ical Society--To Visit America.

London, July 8.-Mrs Annie Besant has been
elected president OF the Theosophical Society in
succession to the late Colonel Henry Steele OIL
colt. who died in India last February. She will
visit the United States and other countries be-
fore returning to the headquarters of the society
In India
New-York tribune., 1907-07-09
F. A. LEACH FOR DIRECTOR OF MINT
Mr.. Cortelyou Recommends Present Super
intendent at San Francisco.

Washington. July s-Secretary Cortelyou has rec
ommended to the President the appointment OF
Frank y. Leach. the present superintendent OF the
mint at San Francisco, as Director OF the Mint. 10
succeed George l. Roberts, who has resigned.
New-York tribune., 1907-07-09
JAPANESE LABOR INVESTIGATION.

Toxic July SIT is reported that N. Lshii d.
rector OF tho commercial bureau OF the Foreign
Office. has been ordered to go to America and
Canada, evidently in connection with the Japanese
labor question The time OF his departure has
yet been announced.
New-York tribune., 1907-07-09
FRENCH BRIG A WRECK.

St Pierre July S-The French brig Yvonne VAL
entine. bound from Lisbon for this port with
cargo OF salt struck tho rocks at Mouse Island.
near Cape Rny. n. r, to-day and is wreck
The captain lost his bearings in a fog. The crew
eSCnped.