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The Washington herald., 1907-01-10
PLAN new DOMINICAN TREATY
Effort Made to Liquidate the Debt
Of that Country.
Under American Trusteeship Islands
Foreign Claims Sealed Down
Nearly One-baIf.

4 new treaty between Santo Domingo
and the United States will probably be
negotiated and submitted to the Senate
as a substitute FOR the pending convention
which provides for the establishment Of
a virtual protectorate over Santo Do
mingo by this government Secretary
Root appeared before the senate Commit
tee on Foreign Relations yesterday, and
after explaining the desire and intentior
Of the administration 20 make a new ar
raugemeut with the Dominican govern
ment for the collection and liquidation
Of the foreign debt Of that country. ex-
pressed "a preference for a new treaty
instead Of the plan of amending the pend
ing convention 90 meet changed coudi-
tiOus. Some members of the Foreign
Relations Committee are Of the opinion
that quicker action can De obtained in
disposlng Of the Dominican controversy
by amending the treaty in the Senate. and
they may ultimately have their way. al
though present indications are that there
viii De q new convention
In his statement 20 the committee. Mr..
Root told of an agreement that had been
reached between the Dominican govern
ment and its creditors, which made posi-
bic the eradication Of several features Of
the pending treaty which were objection
able 10 the Senate. Under this agree
ment the foreign claims have been scaled
from S21.o0o,0J5 to Sl205o,O50 and the DO
mestic debt from more than S9.000,o0 TO
$5.00o0)0. leaving the total Indebtedness Of
the republic about S15.e9o0
About S2.Z50gJ9 in revenue have been
collected by the American customs ad-
miniStration of the country and seques-
trated for the purpose Of liquidating
Santo Domingo's obligations BY the time
any action is taken by the government
the amount sequtstered wifi be about
S253o00o. leaving "a net Indebtedness Of
about $l5.oo0,o0o, to be paid under the new
arrangement proposed by Mr.. Root
The Washington herald., 1907-01-10
ASKS COMMITTEE MEETING.
Petition Circulated for Session to
Act ON CorteIyou Resignation.

Senator Hepburn. of Idaho. is circu-
lating among members Of the National
Republican Committee a petition for a
meeting of that body on February IA. or
Februarr - for the purpose of receiving
and acting upon the resignation Of Post
master General Cortelyou from the chair
manship.
Senate Hepburn pointed out yesterday
that Mr.. CorteIyOu received the chair
manship from the committee. and that
his resignation from that position could
not be effective unless the committee
accepted it, MI COrtelyou's action in
furnishing the newspapers a typewriter
statement that he had resigned. and that
Vice Chairman New would act in his
place. the Idaho Senator holds, does not
close the incident. by any means. Senator
Scott, Of West Virginia. who is a candi-
date for the Chairmauship, concurs in
this view. Both say they have no desire
whatever to seem to slight Mr.. New
Republicans who, although not members
of the committee are supporting Senators
Hepburn and Scott. say that the action of
the Finance Committee Of the Senate in
holding up the nomination of Mr.. COrtel-
You as Secretary of the Treasury because
no official notice OF his resignation as
chairman of the national committee has
been received. is a strong point in favor
Of the meeting proposed in the Hepburn
DetitiOn
The Washington herald., 1907-01-10
FUNDS TO REMAIN IN BANKS.
Secretary shaw Decides 10 Postpone
Withdrawal of Deposits.

As interest rates are high and the avail
able cash in the Federal Treasury is un-
usually large, Secretary Shaw has de-
cided TO postpone the withdrawal from
the national banks of funds recently
placed on deposit by the government The
demand for a large volume Of currency in
active circulation continues to such an
extent that the Secretary believes it would
be not only unnecessary, but unwise, 10
withdraw these funds and to lock them
up in the Treasury vaults.
He announced yesterday that he should
Immediately notify those depOSitary banks
with which the temporary deposits Of
about S12.000.0oO were recently placed. that
these funds need not be returned to the
Treasury until next month. When these
deposits were placed they were 10 be re-
turned to the Treasury on January - and
February l. The order is now SO modi-
fed rs to make them returnable, one
half on February l. and the remainder on
February Is.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-10
Rooseve1t and Fairbanks Club.

The officers of the Roosevelt and Fair
banks Club, OF the District of Columbia,
were installed last evening at its hall,
609 F street northwest ". r. Griffin.
chief Of the Grand United Order of True
Reformers. delivered an address. advO-
eating organizations among the colored
people for order peace, and industrial
ism. The Blaine Invincible Republican
Club was in attendance with $50 of its
members. The officers elected for the en-
suing year are: Robert ". BlOunt, presi-
dent; G. R Seymour. vice president;
Charles Matthews. financial secretary;
Eli Coleman. treasurer; J. J. Bowie, chap
lain; Isaac Williams, sergeant-at-arms,
and G. Brown, recording secretary.
A resolution Of sympathy for Col. Perry
H Carson. who is very III, was passed
unanimously. Following the installation
ceremonies was collation. and smoker
for the members of the club.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-10
WILL COST CUBA $4,OOO,OOO
Estimate Made of Expense Of
American Intervention.
Bill for Full Amount viii BE Borne
by the Island GOVernment-COn-
gress Has the Statement.

According to estimates which have beer
prepared by the War Department, the
cost Of transporting and maintaining the
army of Cuban pacifcation from Septem.
Der p. when the troops were ordered out
20 June 30. the END Of the current fiscal
year, will be considerably in excess OF
100000. and this expense will be borne
by the Cuban government. The precise
method which viii be followed by Cuba
in reimbursing the United States for this
large outlay has not been determined
Cuba Will repay in monthly installments
but when the payments will begin de-
pends upon developments in the Cuban
situation. The amount Of the monthly
payments viii depend upon the receipts
Of the government at Havana.
Estimates made by the QUartermaster' s
Department Of the army show Nat the
total cost in that branch alone up 10 and
including next June 80 covering the
transportation Of the army Of Cuban
pacihcaton 10 Cuba. its maintainance
there. and the cost OF bringing the sol
diers back. in the event that they DO not
come home before that date. which is not
certain. will be S40g4,6l5. In addition 10
this. the Subsistence Department, the
Medical Department. and the Signal
Corps will have bills to render, but in
none Of these branches viii the cost be
great
The financial statement prepared by
the Guarterm8steT general has been sub
mitted 10 Congress. In the estimates an
item is included for the return Of the
troops. II is explained that no decision
has been reached as to when the troops
viii return home. but that the money
should be provided by an appropriation 10
meet the contingency when it arrives, II
the estimates are not approved and the
money appropriated there will be no
funds from which to pay for the trans
portation of the troops back TO this
country.
The actual cost of sending the sol
diers 10 Cuba and keeping them there
up to November 30 was 81. .539,024 The es-
timated cost for maintaining the army
in Cuba until June 30 and bringing il
back home is s., 355.621.
The Quartermaster's Department is
spending much money in Cuba now for
transportation of soldiers and supplies.
Troops are constantly travelling. and
wagon and pack trains are regularly NOV
ing around the island All this tends TO
rapidly run up the cost.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-10
Probation officers.

Senator Gallinger introduced a bill
yesterday providing for the appoint
mcnt of a probation officer at salary
Of $4,000, and three male and two
female assistants at S1.500. The duty
Of these officers is to inquire into and
report on the antecedents and charac-
ter and offenses Of accused minors be
fore the juvenile court OF any criminal
court in the District. on the recon-
mendatiOn of the chief probation officer
juvenile offenders may be placed on
probation. The probation officers are
not 20 be regarded as members Of the
metropolitan police, but are subject to
the orders of the chief of police. Anv
probation officer who may refuse or
neglect to perform his duty at any
time is subject to a forfeiture of S260
for such act
The Washington herald., 1907-01-10
SERVICE PENSION DEBATE.
Senator McCumber Determined TO
Press His Bill to Passage.

Senator McCumber asked yesterday that
the service pension bin be made the un-
finished business after Thursday. The
chair ruled that such an agreement would
take precedence over all other questions
until the Senate ordered otherwise. The
pension bin went over until Friday.
Senator McCumber chairman Of the
Committee on Pensions. declared that a
greater obligation rested upon the gov
ernment 90 pay a general service pension
TO survivors Of the civil war than for the
payment Of a pension to the urvIvors of
any other war la American history.
The bin was discussed by Senators
Scott Gallinger. and Warner.
Mr.. McCumber gave notice that he
would ask that the bin be made the un-
finished business after the vote to-day
on the La Toilette railroad-labor bill.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-10
PRESIDENT GETS INVITATIONS
Unable to Attend Lee Meeting; VIII
Speak Mt Indianapolis.

A committee called at the White House
yesterday 10 invite the President TO at
tend the memorial meeting in honor Of
Robert Z. Lee, to be held In Washington,
January 10. The President said that he
would be unable to attend the meeting.
but volunteered TO write a letter, which
may be read at the meeting. In this let
ter Mr.. Roosevelt viii probably give an
estimate of the character Of Gen. Lee as
a man and a soldier. The committee Of
Invitation included Gen. Marcus j.
Wright, Judge Charles B. Howrey, and
Thomas Nelson Page.
President Roosevelt viii deliver the
Memorial Day address at Indianapolis,
under the auspices of the local Grand
Army organizations. on May 80. The In
vtation TO do so was extended yesterday
by Representative Overstreet and del
egation of Indiana citizens, and the Pres
ident accepted.
The President will receive the delegates
to the convention of the Merchant Tall
ors' National Protective Association Of
America, at the White House, Feb. 8.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-10
PLAN PHILIPPINE ELECTION.
officials VIII BE Chosen Under New
Law on July 30.

Manila, Jan. 9.-The election law. ef-
fective January 1, 1907. was to-day put
ia force by the Philippine commission.
Ample opportunity Is given influential
citizens OF Manila who desire 10 be
candidates for the assembly to acquire
the six months residence required in
the provinces they desire to represent
Omceholders are disqualified from be
coming candidates FOR other positions
than those they hold Judges officers
of the cOnstabulary, and school teach
ers are prohibited under pain OF dis
missal. from interfering in the elec-
tiOns or advising or assisting candi-
dates The elections are to be held
July 80.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-10
JAPS' CASE IS COMPLETED.
Government Prepared to Bring Ae-
tion Against Frisco Scho Il = Dnrd.

The government has abouJ completed
its case against the school board OF
San Francisco to determine the ques-
tion OF the right OF Japanese students
to enter the public schools Of California
on an equal footing with white chill
dren.
Attorney General Bonaparjc. who
called at the White House yesterday
morning. for a conference with the
President. said that District Attorney
Devlin would start at once for Cali
fornia. prepared 10 bring action. It is
understood that the case viii be
brought IN both the United States Dis
trict and Circuit courts for the Ninth
Circuit
The Washington herald., 1907-01-10
FORCE A VOTE ON SMOOT.
Agreement in senate Likely to BE
Reached Tomorrow

Agreement IN senate Likely to Be
Reached Tomorrow.
The SmOOt case is 10 have an airing
again on Friday. Senator Hopkins, who
joined in the minority report. declaring
that the Utah Senator is entitled TO re-
tain his seat. viii speak in support Of the
minority views. Senator Burrows said
that he would give notice soon of a day
for a vote and ask unanimous consent Of
the Senate that the case be disposed of
on that day. He will probably do this at
the conclusion Of Senator Hopkins speech
Friday. Senators Foraker and Hopkins
declared their willingness TO facilitate a
vote
There viii be "A large number Of
speeches both for and against the Utah
Senator. II is understood that a delega-
ton of prominent Utah Gentiies, headed
by ex-senator Thomas Kearns, will come
70 Washington in the latter part Of jan
uary and appeal TO the Republican Sena-
tors TO unseat SmOOt.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-10
Free Trnhe i'm Coal

Representative Williams. Of Mississippi
yesterday introduced a bill TO provide
for reciprocal free trade in coal between
the United States and the Dominion of
Canada. The measure stipulates that no
duty shall be levied upon coal imported
from Canada when the President shall
issue a proclamation setting forth the
fact that Canada has removed her duty
on American coal
The Washington herald., 1907-01-10
FUEL FAMINE GROWS WORSE.
North Dakota Village Makes Urgent
Appeal to Commerce Commission.

Reports continue to come TO the Inter
state Commerce Commission complaining
Of a shortage of coal in North Dakota.
due to a lack Of adequate transportation
facilities a telegram was received yes
terday from Omemee. in that State. signed
by the village council, as follows.
out of fuel Nothing in sight Please
relieve this situation at once" The sub
stance of the message was telegraphed to
Chairman Martin 8 Knapp, who is in
Chicago, presiding at the hearings on the
Harrison case. being held in that city.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-10
Anti-injunction Bim DraGs.

The anti-injunctiOn bill was called for
at the meeting Of the House Committee on
judiciary yesterday, and Representative
Terrell. chairman of the subcommittee
having the measure in charge. stated that
he was not ready to report The matter
was put over until next Tuesday. The
friends of the measure are not hopeful
that favorable action will be had in view
of the delays.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-10
ONSLAUGHT ON MR.. BURTON.
Demand Deep Waterway from the
Lakes to the mississippi.

The Congressional delegations from
Illinois ana Missouri and other Missis-
sippi Valley States waited on Chairman
Burton, of the Rivers and Harbors
Committee, late yesterday afternoon and
urged him to postpone reporting the
bin until there could be a hearing on
the Missouri River Improvement pro-
ject and the proposed ship canal from
Chicago 10 the Mississippi.
These members are talking of form
ing a combination to defeat the river
and harbor bill. unless they get recog-
milton for their project.
Chairman Burton stated that January
IA had been determined upon for re-
porting the measure. lie declined to
postpone il to February l, as first re
quested, or to January %. He said it
could not be delayed later than Janu-
airy 20. He viii grant them as much
time as possible for hearings before
subcommittee between the latter date
and January Il. but he said he could
give them no more specific assurances.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-10
Seven Frame Sheds Burn.

An alarm was turned in from box 6S
about $50 last night for fire in q shed
in the rear Of 1852 Fifth street north
west. owned by William J. Mccarthy
Owing to the high wind the flames gained
considerable headway and before they
were extinguished seven sheds in the rear
Of houses on Fourth street were badly
burned All the property was partly COW
cred by insurance.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-10
Intervention Causes Deficiency.

Secretary Taft yesterday transmitted
to the House a letter in which he esti-
mates the deficiency in his department
for the current fiscal year at S5.274 7S6.
A large portion of the extraordinary ex-
pense was due to Cuban intervention.
The largest item is 81. CAB 3SS for trans
portation Of army and supplies.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-10
Subsidy This Sassion Poxstb,.

Il believe that there Will be ship-sub-
sidy legislation at this session" yesterday
declared Representative Watson. Of Indi-
ana, the Republican whip of the House
Mr. Watson reflects the anti-subsidy feel.
ings Of Speaker Cannon. ''The Senate
bin" ne added, "wiu never pass. but with
jUdicious management a bill can be nut
through limiting the subsidy to mail
carrying steamships
The Washington herald., 1907-01-10
STOKES REPEATS REFUSAL.
New Jersey Governor Insists lie
Wants No TOga.

Newark y. j., Jan. s.-Reiterating his
recent statement that he will not be a can
dldate for United States Senator during
his term as chief executive Of the State,
Gov. Stokes, ia letter 70 District
Court Judge Benjamin +. Jones, Of
Orange, which was made public to-day.
explains the reasons for the staEd ne has
taken. He calls attention 10 the factional
differences within the Republican party in
New Jersey. and announces that Il is his
purpose 10 aid in movement 70 reunite
the party. I'm which effort he does not
wish TO be under the suspicion Of Sena-
tnriaI scheming
The Washington herald., 1907-01-10
Fifth Consumptive Child Dies.

Special 20 The Washington Herald.
Rockville, Md, Jan. 9.-Miss Pearl Jor-
dan, daughter of w. ". Jordan, of Silver
Spring, this county. died about O'Clock
last evening at her fathers home. aged
sixteen years. She recently returned from
Colorado. where she went for her health.
An affection Of the lungs was the cause
of death. Within the past two years Mr..
Jordan has lost five children from this
disease.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-10
Open MnfnIy for swcethearts.

Legislation viii be enacted to close
ali post-ofices in the United States on
Sundays, if it is within the power Of
Senator Burkett. of Nebraska, to ac-
complish it. lie holds that carriers
and clerks are entitled to rest on that
day; that business communications are
not acted upon until the day follow
ing, and that most OF those who hasten
to the post-ofiice on Sunday are silly
girls looking for letters from sweet
hearts
The Washington herald., 1907-01-10
CONDEMNS SPECIAL LAW.
Connecticut Governor Warns state
Assembly of His Attitude.

Hartford, Conn. Jan. 9.-Condemning all
special legislation in the interest of indi-
viduals and corporations, which he said
should cease, Gov. ROllin 5. Woodruff de
livered a forcible message 10 the general
assembly, when he was inaugurated with
the other Republican State officers to-day.
lie gave notice that all legislation in
which there was evidence Of improper in
hUence would not receive his sanction.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-10
For Higher salaries.

Wee President Fairbanks laid before
the Senate yesterday a telegram from
the Spokane Washington Chamber Of
Commerce, containing its resolution ia
voring a salary Of $S,Oo0 for Senators and
congressman, and urging other CONNER
cial bodies to take similar action
The Washington herald., 1907-01-10
Liquor Legislation Defeated.

The House Committee on judiciary
yesterday practically defeated any leg
islation affecting the interstate shipment
OF wines and liquors by defeating a mo-
tion to relieve the subcommittee charged
with an Investigation of the matter.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-10
Homes.eaders' Time Extended.

The Senate passed joint resolution
yesterday By Senator Hansbrough. of
North Dakota. granting leave of alb
sence of sixty days TO homestead settlers
on the public domain where climatic con-
diti0ns warrant il.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-10
Ocean stenmkhips.

New York, Jan. s-Arrived-Steamer Finland.
Antwerp, December -
Arrived out-Steamer la Lorraine, al HaYre. from
New York
Sailed from foreign ports-Stesmers Moltke. from
Naples for New York krunprnz Wilhelm. from
southampton for New York
The Washington herald., 1907-01-10
Monument to Phil Kearney.

Mr.. Louderslaser, Of New Jersey, yes
terday introduced bill to appropriate
100000 for the erection 0f a monument to
the memory Of Maj. Gen. Philip Kearny.
in Washington.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-10
saiIhoat for Middies

The Senate yesterday passed a bill
authorizing the Secretary Of the Navy TO
accept a sailboat for the use of the mid
shipmen at Annapolis.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-10
Presidents Message with Pictures.

y special edition of President Roose-
velt's Panama message. literally il
lustrated with pictures taken while he
was making his recent inspection of
the canal. has been issued by the Gov
ernment Printing Office Persons desir-
ing copies may obtain them at so cents
each by sending to the Superintendent
Of Documents, Government Printing
Office, Washington. D. c.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-10
Unusual Argument.

In conclusion, Mr. La Toilette read a
letter from II. r. Fuller. legislative rep
resentative of the railroad brotherhood.
in which he analyzed each of the nerd-
ing amendments. rejecting most of them
and approving q few. The reading Of
this letter created considerable surprise
in the Senate chamber. il being regarded
by many Senators as an unusual thing
10 thus exploit in debate the personal
views of a private individual analyzjng
minutely pending measures.
Senator Brandegee offered a substitute
for the pending bill In closing the de
bate of the day, Mr., la Toilette gave no.
tice that he would call the bill up imme-
diately after the close of the morning
business to-day. in order that more time
might be thus afforded Senators to de-
bate the measure until o'clock, when
q vote is TO be taken.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-10
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solitaire spark on her. She amt used to Pinckn
jumpy ways. They hadn't been acquainted m
more n a week. and he hadn't gone through an
the prelms when he ups and asks her what
it will be and whether she chooses church pars
age. Course she SHES at that, and the next tt
Pinckney knows she S taken train West, lea
him with the twins on his hands and nice Ii
note savin' that while she appreciates the he
she's afraid he won't do.
And YOU re left at the post says |.
Yes" says he. Il couldn't take the twins
follow her but l could telegraph Ny first mess
read like this, What's the matter with me-: +
is her answer to that" and he digs up yellow
velop from his inside pocket
Not domestic enough. G." 1t was
short and crisp.
He couldn't give me his come back
to that for he said it covered three
blanks: but it was meant to be an
ironclad affidavit that he could be
just as domestic as the next man, if
he only had chance.
And them: says l. II
Read it says he, handin' over A
Exhibit Two. HIS
You have the chance now" it says
Manage the twins for a month, and
will believe you"
And that was as far as he could get
Now. first and last l guess there's
been dozens of girls, not countin' ali
kinds of widows, that's had their laSSoeS out
Plnckney. He's been more or less interested
some; but when he really runs across one tn
worth taggin she does the sudden duck and T
him up against game like this
And you're tryin' to make good, eh:" say
What's your program
For Pincknev he hadn't done 50 worse F
he hunts up the only aunt he's got his list. 81
a wide, heavy weight old girl, that's lost or mis-
a couple of husbands, but hasn't ever had any
of her own. and puts in her time goin' to Eur
and comm back. She was just havin the tru
checked for Bar Harbor when Pinckney locates
and tells how glad he is to see her again Die
she want to change her plans and stay a month
so with him and the twins at some nice place W
Westchester: One glimpse of Jack and Jill v
their compny manners on wins her. Sure, she v
So its up to Pinckney to hire happy home
the summer, all found. Got any idea of how
tackles job like that: Most folks would TAX
week of and do lot of travelin', szin up differ
Joints TheNd want to know how m