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New-York tribune., 1907-09-22
PRIZE COURT APPROVED.
Brasil Alone Votes A gainSt Motion
at The Hague.

The Has7Ie Sept. 21-The sixth plenary SIT
ting of the peace conference to-day attracted
an unusually large audience. The proposal 10
establish an international prize court was ap-
proved by thrty-seven votes in the affirmative
Brazil alone casting vote against It Russia,
japan Siam, Venezuela. Turkey and Persia alb
stained from voting
On the motion of President Nelidor the reso-
luton in regard to convening the third peace
conference, which was introduced on September
19 the instance OF all the heads Of the various
delegations, was unanimously adopted, together
with expressions of gratitude to Emperor Mich
olas as the initiator of the conferences. and to
Queen WilheImina for her hospitality. The
resolution follows
The conference recommends 10 the powers
the convoCation of third conference within
period similar to that which elapsed between
the former conferences, leaving the exact date
to be fixed in common accord by the powers.
The conference calls the attention Of the powers
to the necessity of having the work of the cor
ference prepared a sufficient time before its
meeting so that It's deltheratlons may be taken
with the Indispensable authority and rapidity
To attain this object the conference thinks It
very desirable that about two years before the
probable date Of ConVocation a preparatory com
mittee be intrusted by the governments with
the collection of the different propositions to be
submitted TO the conference and the gathering
of matters susceptible of being embodied in In
ternational regulations, and that the commit
tee prepare programme about which the gov
ernments will agree early enough to have il
earnestly studied in each country The confer
enCe recommends that this committee be also
intrusted to propose system of organization
and procedure for the conference.
Prior to the vote, NJ. Tsuzuki. head Of the
japanese delegation, drew cordial applause by
few remarks. in which he gracefully expressed
appreciation OF the personal initiative OF En-
peror Nicholas in bringing about the meeting of
the peace conventions
In the course of the discussion regarding the
esta ablishment of an international prize court,
Senor Esteva CMexicoD announced that the Mex
lean delegation would vote in favor of the
notion the modification permitting a coun-
try interested in a, have its judge
on the tribunal largely did away with the OBJ
jectionable features of the earlier proposal,
which, he said, contravened the principle of the
equality Of nations.
Sefor Esteva added that while Mexico would
support the proposal to establish prize court,
she did not withdraw her opinion, repeatedly
ternationaI court Of permanent arbitration. II
based on a principle contrary to the equality Of
the states.
The conference adopted amendment to the
measure relating to the treatment of neutrals
in the territory of belligerents. which does
Baron Marshall Won Bieberstein, head OF the
German delegation, in the previous proposal on
the same subject
New-York tribune., 1907-09-22
TOTE on R4ILW4Y STRIKE.
ENGLAND 4naiOus 4bOut Result of
Coming Poll of Employees.

London Sept I.-The question whether the
AmalGamated Society Of Railway Servants will
strike TO secure recognition OF the organization and
a new scale Of wages and hours. which IS excit-
ing great apprehension on the part of the public,
ciety is issuing ballots for the members. which
10 be returned marked Yes or No by octo-
Der os If the society decides to Quit work the
strike IS not likely to be declared before November
The seriousness OF a railway tie-up In the United
Kingdom cannot be overestimated- II put in effect
II would not only paralyze the industries, but
would starve out the Inhabitants OF all the interior
cities OF England where there only few days
food supplies hand.
The managers of the railways assert that not
more than one-third of their employees belong 10
the society. The officials of the Society OF Locomo-
tive Engineers and Ffremen do not sympathize
with the movement and opposing II.
Some the newspapers are proposing that me
railway companies take Il ballot of their share
holders in order TO ind out whether they should
racosrize the employees society. The shareholders
10 NOT apnear to be enthusiastic over any of the
schemes presented for increasing the expenses.
They noint out that the companies now pay less
than AZ per cent, and would be ruined If wages
were Increased while, they add. the employees OF
the corpanies are better of than the workers in
most the other Industries
A realization of what stoppaGe Of the railways
would mean the country has brought up a dis
cusslon of the question of government ownership
of the roads which finds n few prominent sup
porters including Lord Brassey
New-York tribune., 1907-09-22
WORK AT HAGUE DONE.
pariety of Reasons for ObUious Fa't-
ure of Peace Congress.
Especial by French caols to The tribune
copyright, 1907. by The Tribune Association ]

lOopyr1ght, 1907, by The Tribune AssoclaCoHI
London. Sept. 21-M Neldoffs proposal that
the date should be fixed for the third peace con-
gress and arrangements made by the powers
for definite scheme OF work is interpreted pS
the English press as a sign that the present
congress has exhausted its capacity for ehecu'o
diplomacy and is anxious to break up. Ihe
meagre results of the prolonged negotiations
are admitted all sides to he disappolrtihs'
The reasons assigned for the obvious failure
range from the academic declaration that an
International debating society without rules OF
procedure or clearly defined powers cannot ACT
in businesslke way to the cynical judgment
that the German Emperor has not wanted 10
have the congress accomplish anything ana
has contrived to block proceedings. as In the
case of the measures for preventing the use CT
floating mines.
When there seemed to be chance of doing
something useful the congress has lacked the
driving force Of a great personality behind IL
This lost when Mr. Roosevelt. after taking
the initiative. retired TO the background, leaV-
ing the Gar to be responsible for the pro-
gramne. which has proved TO be badly arranged
and quite unmanageable. The practical moral
drawn from the Hague congress Is that the
powers can do more for the peace of the world
by conciliatory diplomacy than by amphictyonic
councils. in which weak nations on terms of
eQuallty with the strong. Inc Ailelo-'NusS'i0Iit
treaty is cited as an instance
Although the text is still withheld from publ
cation the Russian semi Official outline satisfied
the critics here. and the agreement respecting
spheres of influence in Afghanistan, Persia ana
Tibet is assumed TO be equitable as the
Anglo French compact respecting Siam
Another instance is the Anglo-Amerloan
agreement respecting the fisheries arbitration.
for which the ground Will be cleared at the
Hague soon after the peace congress adjourns
The preliminary steps for the submission OF the
case have not yet been taken, but the aroltra-
ton tribunal Will probably be organized In the
early spring. so that decision can be reached
which will obviate the renewal Of the modus
vivendi. Sir Robert Bond is rebuked by THE
Spectator for inmoderate language in crit-
cisirg Sir Edward Grey's action and arbitration
is described as the best possible solution Of the
troublesome question l. n +.
New-York tribune., 1907-09-22
NO LIQUOR DURING WORKING HOURS.
Socialists in Germany Declare Against
Factory Beer Drinking Custom.

Essen Sept. oI.-The temperance question was
discussed again to-day at the socialist national
convention. n this city. Only vote was cast
against resolution whose main feature was an eS-
preston Of op. ostion u the use of alcohol IN any
form during working; hours. fias setting the full
stsengtll Socialist party agaret the German
fecTory system cf drinking At regular inter
sails throughout the day
In many workshops the drinking of eight TO ten
Fdnts of t,szr is the usual custom while the men
at work The prevailing opinion r-nong the
ds,egates contention that tie intern
!eronce Of The laboTing classes viii cease gradu-
ally With the betterment of their condition. the
kl.,Tte-a-; cf the hours of wc-k and tie abolition
&C rtcht work
4 delegate Of the striking dock iassore-s of AM
TeFp. named Miles permitted 10 address tre
convention. lie described the situation at Antwerp
IN dismal terms saving that thousands Of strike
h-eaEe.s were reaching that port from Germany.
Enyls-sd and ether countries mars1s t.e contest
Is.e strikers with a combination representing
.s5a1gtS cf capital difficult In the extreme lie
aszed for financial aid. which the nlanagins COM
rnsttee of tie socl5i-Denooratc party pEosas.y
x.Al fs-rass..
New-York tribune., 1907-09-22
THE MINI NoVGOR0D FAIR.
Prices Higher and Money Scarcer than Last
Year, but Profit Shown.

ST Petersburg Sept. H.-The Mini Noveorod
fair has just closed another successful season.
though without equalling last year sprofts. when
rasun,ntion of trade after the with Japan
brought many Siberians to the fair. which is IA
nous throughout the empire 1t is held on large
ain west of the Okla River The fair town con-
ssts of an immense aggregation OF stone build
ines arranged in regular olocks. with many spe-
ciaI sections devoted to particular goods. The
whole fair is lighted by electricity. These COM
mercial assemblages are always held IN the second
half of the summer and the largest in the
world. attracting merchants from many foreisn
countries as we'll as from all parts of Russia
The sales amount from 600 to s1o000o.o0o
The Siberians last year had plenty Of money and
placed big orders owing to profits made from
transactions with the government during the war.
This wear the factory strikes made the supply Of
goods below the average. Prices were high and
money was comparatively scarce
New-York tribune., 1907-09-22
GUESTS OF SI4MS KING.
Hombwg's Residents Drink at His
ErpenSe on Has Birthday.

Homburg Sept liking Chulslongkorn OF siam.
who was born september q, 1873 invited all
TIonnburg to Join him in celebrating his birthday
TODAY Champagne and red and white wines OF
other descriptions were served at the hnrhauS
(Casno) without any limit
II was arranged by the chief minister OF the
Waiting King that each person who paid triing
fee should become temporarily member OF the
K,rhaus and be entitled three bottles OF wine.
ona each OF champagne and white and red wine.
while In the grounds OF the Kurhaus three pa
viI,ons were erected, where free beer was dis
tributed 10 all comers.
Tho King decreed that this celebration should
continue at his expense for three days He is also
distributing large sums OF money 10 the poor
through the local benevolent societies and the city
authorities and tonight he gave banquet to six
hundred persons Among the invited guests. who
came from all parts of Germany. were merchants
and others from whom the King has bought jewels.
works of art furniture and other articles.
The people Of Homburg joining in the spirit
Of the Kings hospitality. His portrait is in every
shop window. and the houses are decorated with
the Siamese flag-a white elephant on a red ground
A large quantity of fireworks was burned tonight
who's. citizens also Illuminated their residences in
honor Of the occasion A medicinal spring
which recently burst forth in Kur Park
formally named Chulalongkorn Spring to-day by
tho Furgomaster of Homburg, surrounded by the
,,,rcinaI officers and in the presence of the King
of Siam and his suite
NAL times while travelling is about 5000 for the
botel hill of himself and his suite. 1t is thought
tba+ tho celebration of birthday will cost Soo
as the managers of the Kurhaus have been gather
ing In wine by the carload from neghboring cities
u is estimated that the King already has spent
81 800 900 in Germany alone
New-York tribune., 1907-09-22
DEATH PENALTY FEELING
Still Manifested Strongly by Pa
rfSl01lS.
Especial by French cabl. to The Tribune

rCopyright 1907. by TIE Tribune Association
Paris, Sept. 21-The popular feeling in regard
20 President Fallieres's reprieve Of Soleillaht,
the child murderer, has by no means subsided-
The entire police force of Paris was called out
yesterday 10 maintain order around the Palais
de Justice while the courtroom, where the Grim
inal was officially notified of the Communication
Of his death sentence. was filed with detectives
and police agents. Owing to these extraordinary
precautions no hostile manifestation occurred
although a few street arabs shouted in a chorus
10 the air of The Lampions." La guillotinei
La guilIotine, La guiIlotine." Public opinion is
further excited by three fresh child murders.
The general trend of feeling is that the GRIM
inal classes regard President Fallieres's elem
ency as an act of weakness, and consequently
feel encouraged TO perpetrate outrages of every
description Stanch Republican newspapers like
the Temps and the ''Matin'' consider that
President Fallieres carried away by extraordi-
nary loyalty to his personal convictions in re-
gard to capital punishment, has infringed upon
the spirit if not the letter of the French con-
stitution, and, judging from the present high
pitch of popular feeling. the matter will prob
ably be brought Up in Parliament when Senate
ard Chamber reassemble in October.
The rupture between Radicals and Socialists
is now complete Even so red a Radical as
Camille PeIletan protests against unpatriotic
theories expressed by Herve and Jaures. and
states that Herve. Jaures and their followers de-
vote themselves to anti-nilitarism, anti-reg-
ion and anti-everytfling. but cease to pay any
attention TO real socialism in the meaning
Of the term NM CIemenceau and BRAND ex-
press the conviction that the Radical Repub-
fcan ma jority will be considerably increased by
this wholesome elimination of the Herve-Jaurss
type of socialism. g. ]. b.
New-York tribune., 1907-09-22
NOTES IN Paris.
americans at French Capital-NeeC
Books.
Especial BY French Gable TO The Tribunal

Copyright. 1907. by Tho Tribune Association-1
Paris. Sept. 21.-Among the Americans in
Paris are Mr.. and Mrs. Charles II. Adams, Miss
Adams, Professor Charles Moore. of Harvard;
A H Stober. Elliot Gregory. George Pollock.
Mrs Borden Carter, Mr.. and Mrs. Lyman Ken
dali, Mrs Anna Loring. William Hopkins Young,
c. NJ. Hewitt and family, Mr and Mrs. William
II. Appleton and Mrs. 8 F. White. Wilbur
Wright. tho aeroplane inventor, of Dayton
Ohio. has left Paris for Berlin.
Among the Americans passing September at
Cadenabbia on the Italian lakes Mrs s.
Ekins. Miss Elkins. George Haines. Mrs. Waldo
Story. Miss Story Mrs. Alfred Parrish. Miss
Gladys Parrish. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Payson.
Canon and Mrs. Allen. Mr.. and Mrs F. w. Ca
prom. Mr. and Mrs II. F. Kemp. Mrs. Charles
H. Whiting, Miss Helen Dennis. Mr.. and Mrs
J. G Purdv. Miss McKeever. Mrs John Munroe.
Mr. and Mrs. Grtscom and MIR. and Mrs Francis
B. Forbes.
Fasquee publishes Monsieur Madame et
TAuto." a frisky. poignant excessively up-to-
date novel, by Michel Cordey. Plon issues
Il ECran Brisse." a clever story Of dispute
between two sisters. in verse. by Henry Bor-
deaux c. /. Il.
New-York tribune., 1907-09-22
NOVEL TOYS SHOWN.
Manv Rulers in Hunting Costume
To Be Seen IN Paris.
Especial tv French Cab. TO The Tr1bunel
rronr-,rbt 1907. by TIE Tribune Association,

Copyright 1907. by TIE Tribune Association
Paris. Sept 21-The seventh annual toy show
organized by NJ. Lepine, Prefect OF Police'
opened to-day in the historic tennis court, lie
Jeu &c Paurrle in the Tuileries Gardens Among
the novelties IS the eeroplane catastrophe, con-
sisting Of miniature eeroplane that ascends by
leaps and bounds TO the height Of FIVE yards.
when il suddenly breaks down, precpitating n
wax doll aeronaut TO the ground
A prominent corner is filled with wooden toy
caricatures designed by Caran D'Asche: Presi-
dent Fallferes is partridge shooting. King Ed
ward grouse shooting, Emperor William wild
boar hunting, the Emperor Of Austria chamois
hunting and President Roosevelt, attired in
cowboy costume ard rife in hand Is looking for
bears. There are forty-two different kinds OF
dfabolo apparatus, and the mechanical toys
based upon the principles Of air navigation
amount TO three hundred. c. l. B.
New-York tribune., 1907-09-22
RAILWAY SHARES FALL
uN4GERS IN LONDON.
(o,n ,,ouies Hust Lose Whether
Strike Occurs, or Is 1Certed.
rs,.-,sl ty French Cable TO The Tribune
.-.-srht 1eo-. hy The Tribune Association.

IL
zo- Sent 21-The shrinkage of over
r1onooo00 in the values Of British railway
I'd guaranteed and debenture stocks in
,,-se Of the week has brought the leaoins
e-s ~ 10 London for private consultations
s.,;,e Is logical from their point of view,
IN - railways must lose, whether general
-, - ordered at the end of next month by
,.rs-.-7ated Society whether II be
- rv Cancellation. Ruinous as would be
,..-,,,ntion of traffic for prolonged period,
roession demanded by the trade union
tt- he equally costly. since official recognition
I'D enable the labor leaders to strengthen
La;r organization and carry out reforms IN the
-a NJ time The railway managers would
.se- 70 make stand at once before the nom
,,o,.s+s are driven into the Amalgamated So
-is-v Rut this Will be difficult when provincial
,,svors are urging them to recognize the union
.75 the trend of the newspapers and political
discussion is in the direction of peace
The pressure Of public opinion will probably
:. s+rone enough 10 effect a compromise
through the good offices Of the Board Of Irade
while q strike viii be prevented. investors Will
he exposed TO serious risks Of having their rail-
vsv holdings depreciaue in value II Is not
grange that Lloyd Georges hints in the dlrec-
-ior Of state ownership Of railways are received
s,-ronatheticaIlv by them. and these have been
followed by Lord Brassey's suggestion that the
experinlent should he tried in Ireland Inc
Yorkshire Post" an influential Tory journal
supports the project. and estimates that the
Irish railways can be purchased for ftoeco"to
As Lord Brassey estimates the capital value OF
the railways of the kingdom at twice the value
Of the national debt. the problem Of state own
ership becomes unmanagesble outside OF Ire
land.
The movement 70 favor the NATURALIZATION OF
railways has made considerable progress when
hnanciers and thoughtful journals are prepared
70 discuss II seriously. yet with consols steadily
falling and old age pensions and other costly
srhernes Of social reform looming up the meth
o6s Of financing future political enterprises are
inscr11ta bic mysteries l. n +
New-York tribune., 1907-09-22
FRENCH ARMY MORALE.
SHOWN IN M4NEUVRES.
High Praise by Observers of Disci-
pine, Endurance and Marching.
Especial by French Cable to The Tribune.1

tCopyright 1907. by The Tribune Association
Paris. Sept. 21.-The French army in the pres
eht autumn manpuvres, as we'll as in actuai
nshtlng operations in Morocco, is giving an eH-
ceIent account of itself. The foreign military
attaches report that the discipline. endurance
and marching qualities shown by the infantry
pattaons in the man9uvres are fully equal 10
anything record in former years, while
British officer who as correspondent aC-
companied the French flying column unoer
Lieutenant Colonel Dion that destroyed the
Moorish camp at Teddert declares that the dls-
cipline and at the same time the remarkapIe
good spirits and camaradere between the on-
GERS and the the objects of his con-
tnual admiration. According to the same au-
thority no men ever marched better, and II
would be hard to find soldiers at once sucn
masters of their craft and 1ighthearted. 1he
field batteries under General Drude's orders are
described models of their kind; the artillery
men pick up the range with the greatest rapid
ity and accuracy, and the manner in which the
15-mimetre guns served during the day
could not be surpassed These impartial opin-
ions. coming from competent military critics.
indicate that the recent wholesale attacks upon
the efficiency and discipline of the French army
i'll founded and inspired by the political
antagonists of Premier Clemenceau and his war
Minister. General Picquart c. l. b.
New-York tribune., 1907-09-22
REBELs REPULSED IN CHINA.
Attack on City of Yo-Chow Fails, but Dis
affection Is Spreading.

Hong Kong Sept. 21.-The imperial troops have
a,,,sed an attack made the city of Yo-Chow,
ON tho Yangtse- -Kiang River, province OF HUI
Man. by 1000 rebels. The latter storined the city
- .co,od the walls but after some sharp fighting
were driven off
The disaffection In the Kai-Chow district is
e,readinp and the inhabitants of the Kwang ST
border are joining the movement to obtain redress
o. tho grievances complained of, including the
Increased taxation and high prices charged for
foodstuns.
New-York tribune., 1907-09-22

London. Sept. 21.-More than 1II,e00 British and
Irish enlisrants went TO the United States and
Canada during the last year. according to q Board
of Trade report issued to-day The total Ii greater
than thar OF any year since 1851 Canada received
last year the largest number o. ennisrants-si GEO.
nearly 10000 more than the previous highest total
for the Dominion.
New-York tribune., 1907-09-22
ZINC OF SPAIN GOES TO eALIclA.

g. Sebastian Sept 1.-King Alfonso accom-
iod b,, his staff left this city to-day for Gacia
.tara he will attend the Spanish army manceuvres.
l,.a, Victoria in the mean time remaining a La
crania paiace Later the Spanish sovereigns will
,,isi, Emperor Francis Joseph and King Edward
stoppins for week in Paris incognito while
.her Way from Vienna to England
New-York tribune., 1907-09-22
NEW AERIAL MACHINE TESTED.

par;s Sept 21-Louis Malecot, the aeronaut.
To on ascent from here to-day. and manRuvred
=; the sir about sixty yards above the ground in a
.,,,,bination of a balloon and an aeropane The
,,oo,, ia cirar-shaped about ninety feet long and
* said to be slightly heavier than the air. the
,,,,,s weight being lifted by the action OF the
- e,,sncnded from the balloon. Malecot will
atta,nnt next week to make trim in his balloon
aarorIane from Meaux to Paris. distance of TWEEN
New-York tribune., 1907-09-22
FesNco-LIsERlAN TREATY.

Paris Sept 2i.-TlIe treaty signed here yesterday
,,o,,ea, President Barclay OF Liberia and the Off
,a,s of the Foreign Office, delimting the boundary
t.,peen Liberia and the French Ivory Coast super
sAdes the agreement of 1892 and establishes fixed
,.+prs1 typographical boundary. The frontier fol-
lows water course for $50 out OF the 81" kilometres
Ii fan
New-York tribune., 1907-09-22
SPANISH PARLIAMENT SUMMONED.
NEW FRENCH CRUISER LAUNCHED.

Madrid. Sept. H-The reassemblins Of the Spar
ish Parlia ment has been fixed for october 10.
New-York tribune., 1907-09-22

The Edgard Quinet, which is 515 feet long. has
7ol, feet beam and draws @75 feet of water. She
mounts fourteen 7.6-inch guns. twelve 2+-inch and
twelve smaller rapid FIRE guns. She has armOred
belt Slz Oh inches thick. has to inches os
armor on her sides above the belt, armOred deck
2,s inches thick and from 5ls to inches of armcr
over her gun positions. The cruiser also has
txo torpedo tubes She carry 1880 tons Of coal
New-York tribune., 1907-09-22

Brest Sept 21.-The armored cruiser Edgard
Ouinet. CT 1s 80 tons and $1,000 indicated horse
New-York tribune., 1907-09-22

RerIin Sept 21.-A dispatch to the "Ta gebatt"
fron, ST Petersburg says that the provinces in
which cholera is making rapid progress are Sa-
mara. saratov Simburk. Astrakhan, Nizhni- Nov
rorod Kazan Kostroma. Yarosav. Baku Niatka
Tsrhernigov, Perm and Vladimir,