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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-08-16

Nescs of Possible Conflict Causes
Surprise at Washington.

Washington, Aug. 1a-The news from AleAi00
Of an impending conflict between all OF the Zen
trail American states except Costa Flca was re-
ceived here with surprise and incredulltE' Ior
I'D TO this moment all OF the adVlces from
that quarter of the world which have reacheo
Washington were to the effect that the as
perities caused by the last Nicaraguan attack
upon AcajutIa, Salvador. had been smootheo
down under the combined influence OF the gov
ernments of Mexico and America. Indeed II
WAS the belief of the State Department officials
here that arrangements were about to be per-
fected for a conference in washington next IAN
or winter of delegations from the Ceh'Idl
american states the only obstacle being the
reluctance Of each OF the parties 10 taxing the
initiative.
ONLY Yesterday the State Department received
a cable message from American Minister Lee
at Guatemala City stating that Guiilermo
Asuirre. the Minister of Finance OF Guatemala.
ACCOMPANIED by Senior Mato and another Official
had lust left that city for Mexico City for
the purpose OF meeting Secretary Root upon
his approaching visit there 1t IS UNDERSTOOD
that this Guatemalan delegation is clothed WIN
full powers to represent their government III
the effort to improve the relations between Qua
tenala and Mexico, which have not yet reco'-
cred from the strain to which they We're sub
iacted as a result of the refusal OF President
Cabrera surrender 10 Mexico lOt lIioi INC ti
legged instigators Of the assassination of the late
General Barillas
All official statements here relative TO SecFe-
tary Roots projected trip have been to the Ell
feet that il is to be absolutely unconnected Win
politics but II is scarcely expected he would re-
fuse TO meet the Guatemalan delegation III
view of his freely expressed desire 10 use MS
best efforts To preserve the peace in the south
For the same reason. If the meeting takes place
and war has not in the mean time broken out
between the Central American states. IL IS prop
able that Secretary Root would feel 1t his duty
to pass beyond the simple question of the reia-
,ions between Guatemala and Mexico and en-
deavor to impress upon the delegation the Wis
dom OF conserving the peace with their other
neighbors
A cable message was received AT the Navy
Department to-day from Commander CODE OF
tbe g,,nboat Yorktown, dated La Union, Saliva
dor stating that all was quiet in that region
with no signs of trouble
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-08-16
VAR REPORTED CERTAIN
Guatemala and SaEUddOr Join-Poe
of Princeton, to Raise Troops.

Mexico CITY Aug ia cable dispatch re-
ceived here from San Salvador says that Cap
tain John H. Poe. who was at one time well
known as a Princeton football player and An
napolIs coach. and who recently has been fight
ing in the Honduran army, has left Salvador on
the steamer San Juan for San Francisco, where
he purposes to recruit foreign legion to take
part in the expected war between the Central!
American states. Poe held the rank of captain
in the artillery branch with the Hordurans. He
was recently detained at Managua by President
ZeIaya Of Nicaragua on the charge of being
a spy.
General Lee Christmas formerly of Memphis.
Tenn. who is now in command of the Saliva
doran army. accompanies Captain Poe as far as
Guatemala. There he will attend to the reor-
ganization of the foreign legion" which is to
be composed of Beers. Englshmen and Ameri-
cans and deserters from the army and navy
1t is declared here that foreign intervention
is the only thing that prevent the threat
ened conflict,
Agents of each OF the four countries con-
cerned are in Costa Rica, each endeavoring
20 influence that country in his favor 1t is
reported however, that the Costa Rican gov
eminent is maintaining it's neutrality with firm
ness.
The best sources OF information in Mexico City
unite in saying that trouble in Central America
is certain. Guatemala and Salvador will be ar
rayed against Honduras and Nicaragua Presi-
dent Figueroa of Salvador and President Ca
brera Of Guatemala have agreed that peace Is
impossible so long Zelaya remains President
of Nicaragua. They will attack him as soon as
the rainy season ends President Figueroa mas
cancelled an order sent to England for three
gunboats because they cannot reach him In tune
to be of service in the war. He is sending an
s.g7-S.a E-ea mars qrlf q
mount guns them.
The command OF the Salvadoran navy is to
be offered to Captain Eysler. who was at one
time an ensign in the American navy, and who
is now first officer of the steamer Para, trading
on the Pacific coast.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-08-16
CHANGES IN CANLL ADMINISTRATION.
New Plan Put in Execution Yesterday
Major Hodges Purchasing Agent.

washington Aug. 15.-Major Harry r.
Hodges. of the army. to-day entered actively
upon his duties as purchasing agent OF the
Isthmian Canal Commission. with headquar-
tiers In Washington succeeding David W. Ross
who has occupied that post for about TWO
wears At the same time President Roosevelts
order putting into effect Secretary Taft's plan
for q reorganization of the administrative
methods of the Canal Commission became OPP
erative According to that plan. considerable
of the work done In Washington heretofore VIII
he transacted on the isthmus where the Office
Of the secretary of the commission will be
hereafter.
TIE reorganization plan provides for the office
OF examiner OF. accounts and disbursing officer
on the isthmus with an assistant examiner OF
accounts and d disbursing officer for the COM
mission i'm Washington. Mr. Ross is To be-
cr,n,, the managing director Of the Magnus
Metal COMPANY Of New York and the Hewitt
Manufacturing COMPANY at Chicago" ASSOC
lated concerns.
Jackson Smith the commissioner IN charge OF
labor quarters and subsistence. Will return to
the isthx,xas on August =
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-08-16
DON'T LIE, SAYS HANSON
Deputy Police Commissioner Lect-
ares focused PatrOImeH-

Bert Hanson. third deputy and trial commits
sloner OF the Police Department was hard in words
and easy in his sentences yesterday when patrol
men were arraigned before him charges What
h said about lying and the production OF pOhce
witnesses who VIGOROUSLY swear 70 anything
caused a hurried departure from Headquarters OK
about two hundred women and men who had come
down to youch for the members OF the force Com
missioner Hanson has tried TO break I'D the prac-
tce which makes IT almost impossible TO convict
patrolrnan either the courts in the Headquar-
tiers trial room. but without much success
IT want 70 say a word to you," he told the ntr,
Of all grades who present. about lying IN
the denartunent On the first trial day two things
struck me and said then that did not want you
TO send persons here in your behalf when charges
we're I'd against you The first you have done. but
Won have not obeyed my second admOnftiOn about
lying
ct want you TO tell the truth and 10 act hkn
men" the Deputy Commissioner continued. AFTER
citing the case of a patrolnan who had got thirty
DAVIS for lying when otherwise he would have mad
only a reprimard You will find that It does not
pay
Patroiu1an John j. Smith. of the West sIth sIeeN
station was accused by Sergeant Randle with De-
ing of most He denied the charge and alleged
mat his superior officer was bounding him
.ryou,re a liar and a Ioafer and you're hitting
IN the booze said Commissioner Hanson. when
smith got through his explanation. but ne was
sentenced to do only extra tour OF patron DUTY
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-08-16
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF

Casmas StenprinevskL VINO was employed III me
wards at Morris Park cleaner. died yes
terday at ST. Mary's Hospital jamaica from IN
tlries he received. when he was struck by a tram
of the Long Island Railroad on "Wednesday evening
Lieutenant J. Boyle. Of the Central Offtce died
Yesterday from cancer IF the stomach after Two
months illness. the Presby terrain Hospital
While swimming in the baths at S4th street and
North River yesterday William Turner OF No sN'
Vssr 5ed street was seized with cramps and was
drowned
Emil sinats. Of No al East S9th street., vhi-
,o.,;,sy windows on the top floor al M 81 Eat
satb street lost his hiance and fell 20 the srssf
while ne was Deins hurried {" Bellevue Hospital
Father Joseph Dorohue. Of St stephens Church.
administered the last rites AT the hospital II ~se
xaid StuatA could not live
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-08-16
TByBITTES TO POSTMASTER
Dir. Morgan Receires FlOzcers Gnd
Hears Many Congratulations

The Office of the newly appointed postmaster
Edward N Morgan. hlled with floral tributes
,,sstar,fay These from his friends ana from
The ernpIoyes in the general office and branch sta
lions One Of the handsOmest pieces was Ifoin
Joseph c. RObin the president Of the washington
Savings Bank ~,
The reception TO MI Morgan was continued AZ
dav and had It's climax yesterday afternoon m
the serepade by the letter carriers band Inc
members gathered at their headquarters on FafA
r9v, and led bv President William F. Taylor. OF
the letter Carriers Association marched 70 tI7
postu1aster's office. playing popular airs an '''
TIME The postmaster received them cOIulaiiS-
president Taylor congratulated the postnlaSlsr-
ne said that he felt that President RooSeVett
made no mistake in naming him he knew 'i1--
while Mr. Morgan was a strict dise'iiilld- i' -
world always temper justice with mercy
NJ Morgan thanked Mr.. Taylor, and SAID no one
more than he could appreciate what vaIlan1S
ia IoyaI letter carriers could be TO him IN Cloe
~. said he hoped that he would never have . i7''S
--iar before him on charges.
The postmaster said that one Of the horal pics
30 most appreciated was sent To him BY L '" Col-
tvs a letter carrier OF Station O. Collins ana MI
1,orean worked together as letter carriers twenty
years ago
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-08-16
BELFAST TROUBLE OYER.
Settlement a Compromise-Picket-
ing to Stop at Once

Belfast. Aug. 15.-The negotiations between
the arbitrators and the leaders of the strikers
resulted to-day IN a settlement of the labor
troubles here.
In publicly announcing the settlement OF the
dispute tonight Lord Shaftesbury. the Lord
Mayor OF Belfast, said the agreement was non
orable to both sides
Picketing at once comes 10 an end ana TINS
will greatly assist the authorities IN WITHDRAW
ing the military forces called in for the preser-
walton of law and order.
The agreement is in the nature OF com
promise The men return to work tomorrow at
q slight Increase in wages and with fixed hours
while employers are left entirely free to employ
either union or non-union men.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-08-16

Gathering Outside Casablanca -
Sultan TO Work for Peace.

Tangier Aug. 1J.-Reports from Casablanca
to-day indicate that the Kabyles are gathering
achievements as If preparing for a final eff
fort 10 capture General Drudes camp outside
that city.
The Sultan is said 10 be greatly disturbed by
the attitude taken by the Ulema. the body OF
Moslem doctors of the law who interpret the
Koran. on learning OF the occupation of Casa
blanca. the Cadi of Fez. with several other MEM
bers of the Ulema. supported the demand of the
Shereef Kitani for a holy war. and the Sui
tan is reported to fear deposition even asSas-
sination If he declines 10 head this movement.
According the latest reports negotiations for
the release Of Caid Sir Harry MacI-ean have
taken a more satisfactory turn.
There is considerable uneasiness over the nom
arrival of a number Of fugitive Europeans who
are reported TO have left Morocco City on Sat
urGay under a strong escort and who were ex-
pected here Monday.
Advices from Fee say that the Grand Council
called by the Sultan to consider the situation at
Casablanca has agreed that he shall use all
his influence in the direction of rsace. The
Sultan's proclamation cOunseling universal
calm in the countrys great crisis is earnestly
supported so far as his public affirmations are
concerned by Shereef Elguisan, who is noto-
rious fanatic and hater of Europeans.
The Sultan has begged the Europeans not to
leave FeZ and said he would not be responsible
for their safety If they departed from the capt.
tai
Paris Aug 16-The correspondent OF the
''Matin' says Casabanca is surrounded by
Kabyles General Drude. the commander of the
French forces is showing signs of anxiety. He
constantly visits the Outposts night and day.
Paris Aug. 15.-Vice-A Admiral Philibert tele-
graphing Wednesday reported attacks on Casa
blanca which the troops easily repulsed, being
assisted by the shell fire of the French cruiser
Gloire.
The cruisers Forbin Gaiee. Cassini and two
destroyers are now used in systematic patrol
of the coast of Morocco. The situation gen
orally is unchanged. The admiral has sent the
cruiser Du Chayla to Mogador and the cruiser
C;ueydon TO FL Araish The Galilee Is watching
the coast for smugglers of arms and has been
detailed to lombard Mazagan should this be-
| come necessary. The authorities at Mogador
! continued. The population of Mogador was
! thrown into a panic by the appearance of Mae
| Iainin. the fanatlcal priest, but he passed by
! without entering the town.
Madrid Aug 15.-Spain is about to send q
warship from Cadiz TO Moroccan waters to pa
| troll the coast and establish communications.
! The battleship Numancia has been sent to Tan
| gier to relieve the gunboat Destructor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-08-16

packing company Officials of the government re-
fuse TO deny that he an agent Railway officers
declare that he was government agent and that
there were two employed by the packing firm
1t is said that the spies were compelled draw
their revolvers to make their escape with the evil
dence
All railway officials seen yesterday seemed 10
be convinced that Secret Service agents were in
their employ, official stating that he understood
the espionage extended station work the line
of mis- road One official said to-day:
II the government is looking for old offences.
they may be found but do believe the strict
est system OF espionage will disclose anything VIII
fully wrong on the part of the railroads
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-08-16
TURKEY EX1CTS TAX.
Case of Former Subject, Noe
american, Reported to Washington.

IRy Telegraph to The TTtbune1
Grand Rapids. Mich, Aug. 15.-The Washing
ton authorities have been asked to relieve Moses
Bahna a naturalzed American citizen OF TINS
city, over whom the Sultan OF Turkey Chains
Jurisdiction and against whom the ottoman
government levies and collects regular aiiiIu"i
tax 1t is said the of the Grand Rapids
,ra,, &c akin to that of many other former Turk
fish subjects
Bahna obtained his naturalization papers !"
the Kent County Court. but because he was
born in Turkey annual tax is levied against
him. and held for collection against his brother
who lives In Damascus. Turkey, under penalty
should he fail TO pay it,
The case has been reported to Washington by
the American Minister to Turkey, and it is ex-
pected that action will be taken
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-08-16
MAY BE CHOLERA EPIDEMIC.

Brest-Litovsk, Russian Poland aug 1o'-Ah
epidemic supposed to he cholera broke out IN the
Ieyy;sb quarter of this town yesterday. Forty
patients have been reported. and two of them
have died. The sick are all Jews. Sanitary ex-
merits from Warsaw are investigating.
r.erlin Aug ia conference has been held at
the Ministry the concerning the reported
outbreak Of cholera in Russia It was decided
that there was no danger OF the extension Of the
endemic into Germany where the preventative
measures are most effectual.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-08-16
MAY SUE ERIE IN DISTRICT COURT
Paterson Decision Applies to Small Damage
Actions Against Corporations

l., t, r,,str,ct Court decided to-day that the ET1e
RaiIroaS Company or any other corporation nignI
b sued in the District Court for amounts less than
S20 4 suit was before him for damages due 10
the alleged defective condition in the pLAnAihs Al
the Broadway crossing
~, ,,,trovarsr over this suit also developed
+be fact that the Erie and Public Service Cor
-,r,tion had entered into a compact by which tha
pubIic Service should pay all Judgments for aeca-
dents due TO defective planking at Erie crossings
o,-ar which the Public Service rails crossed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-08-16
CHILD SCAIPED BY CAR

Walter Critchet seven years old. OF No 49, South
18th street Newark was hit by trolley car at
south Orange avenue and 10th street. that city.
last night His scalp was torn from his head
both his arms were fractured and his right lex
riuued open The boy was dragged along Tor a
considerable distance before the ear was s'0Ppe1
tn s,,r,sons saw he has a chance to recover
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-08-16
SECRET TREATY CL4USE2
Toxic BeHeUes 1t Defines Russian
and Japanese Spheres.

Toxic. Aug 15.-It is believed here that tho
Russo Japanese treaty includes clause. which
has not been published. specifically defining the
respective spheres of influence of the two coun-
tries. Under this clause 1t Is reported that
norton OF the Sungari River is placed within
Japan's sphere thereby modifying the exclusive
rights of navigating that stream which We're
conferred on Russia by the treaty or Aigun-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-08-16
BANKER IN AUTOMOBILE smAsH-uP-

t2,brIor Long Island. Aug 1a-JOseph g. ROBIN
Nv York banker was in automobile SMASH
mn at West Isip. near the Taylor place this ever
in He and his chauffeur. in large touring cesr'
were hurrying from New York To PatcaOeus- RO1
- -~,s,n il svrerved and bumped into tele-
,to,,, mole The car WAS completely wrecked Ths
two men were thrown but except for bruises
61rrr
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-08-16
RUSSIAN CASUALTIES IN JULY.
One Hundred and Forty-nine Soldiers Killed
in Disorders-274 Persons Exiled.

St Petersburg. Aug 15.-It is reported that two
hundred and seventy-four persons throughout the
I,ussian Empire were exiied for political offences
during July and IL is officially stated that NIFTY
four Russian officers and nnety-five privates were
killed and that forty-seveH officers and hfty-two
privates wounded while maintaining orde'
during the same month.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-08-16
TO DISSOLVE ZIONIST COMMITTEE.
Congress Finds Fault with the One IN Charge
of Palestine Negotiations.

The Hague Aug 15.-The diatoriness of the
committee of the Zionist Congress which has
been dealing with the diplomatic negotiations
regarding Palestine. was sharply criticized at
to-day's session Of the congress and the desire
was expressed that new blood be INFUSED INTO
the committee. After heated discussion the
e,,,,ross decided in favor of dissolving the COM
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-08-16
Jap PLOT TO LOOT SEAL RooKERIEs.

Seattle Aug. ia plan to make an organized
raid upon the seal rookeries of the Pribyion ISL
onds to loot not only the rookeries OF the seal
herds of St Paul and St George islands, but also
the salt houses where the North American Trading
and TRANSPORTATION Company, lessons of the Priby-
loft rookeries have a large number OF pets salted
awaiting shipment, has been discovered, with the
result that the United States government has de-
cfded to dispatch the cruiser Buffalo to Bevio
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-08-16

four hundred followers returned swiftly to Ger
man Southwest Africa
The Cape police followed. but the difhcuitles
of the country prevented them from interceptlns
the fugitive chief
Morengo has repeatedly killed twenty TO
thirty Germans in ambushes. and the German
authorities have five times joyfuny announced
his death, but they have never succeeded. IN
killing or capturing him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-08-16
RUSSIAN CRUISER LAUNCHED.

st Petersburg Aug l5.-The armored cruiser
Rsyan WAS launched here to-day She is Of 5000
tous rna is designed 10 have speed Of twenty
one knots The new wsrship named after the
rsNSu HIGH was sunk Port Arthur. and sub
xeolelltly was -rdoated 10y she japanese. who re-
named her the Asa.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-08-16

Germany's Worst Enemy IN South
africa Escapes

Cane Town. Aug 15-The GERMANY,
threatened with a revival u the Instruction in
their South African territory. Iakob Morengo.
the chief who has caused them more trouble
than all the others combined, and who has been
in the custody of the British since he sought
refuge In Cane Colony after the last hostiii-
ties. escaped yesterday. formed junction with
another chief from the German colony. and with
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-08-16
AMERICAN BARK LOST; FIVE DROWN

Puuta Arenas. Strait OF Magellan Aug 15--fhe
American bark Prussia, from -NOrfolk MaTch ~
for Pert Townsend has been wrecked In the Bay
~ FIindero The captain and four sailors Of the
vessel were drowned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-08-16
mR. RRYAN RECEIVES JApANEsE

Lisbon Aug t5.--Thc American Minister Mr..
BRYAN gave d reception to-dsy IN honor oil the.
officers the visiting Japanese cruisers. the Tsu-
kuha and the Chitose King Carlos will give q
dinner Sunday IA honor Of Vaee-Adrnira1 urtu.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-08-16
eEaMAN 1oRPEpo BOAT FAsT.

Kicl Aug I5-Tbc German turbine torpedo
boat NJ. Is attained to-day under forced draft
:, speed of s59 knots hour and established tie
record for the German Navy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-08-16

Madrid Aug. 1J.-Span is about to send
warship from Cadiz TO Moroccan waters to pa
troll the coast and establish communications
The battleship Numancia has been sent to Tan
eier TO relieve the gunboat Destructor.