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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-14
CANAL BIDDERS HEARD.
Mcdonald and Pierce Explain Their
Relations 7ciH OHuer.

Washington Feb. l3.-John B. Mcdonald and
John Pierce who associated with William J
Oliver. lowest bidder for the Panama Canal
contract appeared before the President and Score
tares Root and Taft this afternoon to explain
their connection with the corporation and give
history Of their business undertakings with spe-
ca! reference 10 the biz contracts they had com
pleted in order TO convince the administration cffi
cials that they competent to DO the great work
on the ishmus In addition 70 the President Sec
rotary Root and Secretary Taf- Chairman Shonts
and Richard Reed Rogers. counsel Of the Canal
Commission. present.
At the close Of the hearing, which lasted from ?
to I o'clock, II WAS announced that the President
would not reach a decision until after he had
heard from other members Of Mr.. divers COM
pany p. F Walsh OF Davenport. Iowa, and Peter
r Brennan Of Washington, who are asso riat"d
with Mr.. oliver, VIII be heard next Tuesday, and
probably the hearings viii be brought to close
with their arguments BY that time # Is expected
the President and his advisers will have obtained
all the information they require bearing the
responsibility and capability Of the various con-
tractors who striving for the work. This in
formation will be carefully weighed and the
summing up will largely depend the manner Of
building the canal. If the contractors have con
vlnced the President that II Will be for the best
interests OF the project that they undertake the
work they viii receive the contract without de-
Law II. on the other hand the President doubts
the advisabllity Of giving the tremendous under
taking into the hands of the contractors who have
20 20 ahead with the work he is nov doing ON he
81 1unlI
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-14

Let US provide IN the West against the recurrence
At the outset the law Would be admnstered in
OF the 1r0a6eSt beTady Wh Ihe Of e
coal fields. Moreover, cannot too emphatlcalIE
monopoly or the mishandling of the public by
forbidding combination certain to fail Of their
merce and antitrust laws shows that what is
such supervision and control over combinati lions and
eyer corporations entering into them as will prevent
the evils, while giving TO the public the adyan-
Let me also again urge that legislation be passed
pasture lands of the West the general
control of forest reserves The local control Of
familiar with stockraising. and there should be full
local participation in the MANAGEMENT Of the range
There is no need present that the government
nc range. but only enough to pay for admins
traitor and Improvement and it may be wise to
provide that any surplus shall to the states
and territories In which the fees are collected.
Let me urge that Congress provide $4,000 in ad-
dition to the present estimates. TO he Immediately
in the General Land Once as regards the detection
ana prevention of fraud in disposing Of applications
7 wish to express my utter and complete dissent
there being hut minimum Of fraud in the actual
working Of our present land laws. 7 am exceeding
settlers and to prevent hardship being inflicted up
When we s"'f we w p aT fhe land Which
should he reserved for them and for those like
fashion
The President says the present force ~ special
agents utterly insufficient to conduct the proper
field examinations. but adds that in six months
ended December 81 last they obtained indictments
in 49, actions for fraud. rs Of which have been
tried resulting IN Il convictions and y acquittas
IN the forest reserves. whore a great number OF
claims have been mined. he adds. In about
onc-third the law not complied with The
message closes follows:
From the standpoint Of the public interest. fall
re 10 prevent fraud OF this kind is peculiarly Sc
rious because In so many cases the success Of the
fraudulent claimants means the prevention or the
establishment Of q home by some honest home
seeker The earne-t wish of the Administrative
Is 10 discontinue the advertisement of fraud in
connection with the public land system. but the
only way 70 accomplish this is by putting stop
to the fraud itself
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-14
NORTH BUTTE EXTENSION COPPER CO.

The North Butte Extension Copper Mining Com
pany which owns valuable property In the famous
Butte district, is headed by ". 4. van bruht'
nresident OF the ST Joseph & Grand Island Rail-
road and the Augusta Aiken Railway and Electric
Company director OF the Wells Fargo Express
Company etc. The men associated with Mr.. Van
Brunt are interested in many OF the largest nstl-
tutione Of the country.
The North Butte Extension Copper Mining Com
pany property Is located in the very heart Of the
region that produces one-third OF the worlds cop
Nor The property Is fifty-hVe acres IN area ana
Comprises four mining claims. the oGcidental, Ihe
Free Trade. the Overman and the BLACK 'roW ?
also two mill sites known the Assay ana the
CIlpper The company is incorporated uhuer the
laws of Arizona and the papers have been hled IN
Montana. BY this arrangement the stocknoideIS
are exempted from all personal labidtE. It's capl-
raj is IS 900 600. par value & per share. and the
company is unencumbered by any bonded lndeot-
edness. . - -. w 4
@ a. I.auzier. who Is brother-ln- law or w. a
Clark ir. and a mining engineer or prominence
il a director in the company and has just left for
the West 10 look after its interests He has placed
orders for additional heavy machinery, Whlch VIII
be installed at once.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-14
GIRL SUES WILLIAM A DUNLAP.
Seeks Damages from Son Of Halter for
Alleged Breach of Promise.

William Allen Dunlap. son az the late Roesrt
Dunlap the halter. Is being sued IN the City Court
by Florence S Pitt for breach Of promise Of mar
riage. The plaintiff asks $4,000 damages
Miss Pitt, who is a good-looking young woman.
about twenty-three years old is native Of STAN
ford. Conn where she was known q clever ath-
lee and tennis player Her father IS IN comfortable
circumstances. She alleges In her complaint tina Q
Dunlap who has been divorced, promised last Au-
gust 10 make her his wife. Miss Pitt says that
Dunlap publicly confirmed their engagement with
a dinner az the Hotel Belmont for his friends. He
promised her honeymoon trip the plaintiff says.
10 his mining property in California
The wedding for October Of last year.
IT Is alleged. but on September is he announced
that he would not marry the young woman. and
went West alone Miss Pitt did him or
hear from him for three months.
Dunlap. who is member of number % clubs
Is tblrty-eight years DID, He became acquainted
with Miss Pitt about years ago.
According 70 the answer submitted by R FLOYD
Clarke attorney for Dunlap. the latter had an sx-
pArience at that time with the PLAINTIFF that cost
him some money Last year. however: after lapse
OF seven years. the plaintiff and defendant re
newed their acquaintance. This was at New R0-
cheIe. where Miss Pitt staying at tbs time
The answer Of the defendant denies that he ever
promised marry Miss Pitt
Counsel for Dunlap has made a motion for a
transfer of the casa To WeStCheSter County. The
motion viii be argued Monday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-14
NEW YORK ANCHORAGES
Revised Regulations 4pmored by
SpCretaru Strauss

Washington. Feb. I3--secretery Straus ~ the
Department Of Commerce and Labor to-day ap-
proved the recommendations OF the committee ap-
pointed on March IS 10 revise the anchorage regu-
lations Of New York Hsrbor. The following state
rnent accompanied the announcement Of the Secre-
tarys action,
A naval anchorage Is established 70 extend from
18th street up the Hudson River 10 Fort Washing
ton. whore there few commercial Uharves. For
most Of the distance the high banks 81 the river
make II probable that the shore VIII not be turned
from the present purpose Of private residence 10
purposes Of commerce. Much OF the plateau Is de-
voted parks and driveways. whence great crowds
view the river. on this plateau too, is the
tomb Of Grant The anchorage il specially suitable
Further down the river south anchorage known
No 16' Is much reduced from its present
limits The river this point is from loo 10 1850
feet width II is here mat the terminals OF ocean
navigation and OF Hudson River and Erie Canal
navigation meet and conflict New York city is
order secure longer piers required for the dock
ing Of modern steamers. many Of these piers
being opposite this anchorage. and this reduction
IN the area of the anchorage is intended a
fce river and canal interests that they must
begin 10 adjust themselves 70 conditions which Will
require the breaking Up and assemblage Of lows
considerably above 4ftn street, and the ultimate
abolition of this anchorage
The additions 10 and changes In the rules and
regulations about to be nauRurated iut ended
promote the safety Of life and property the
ters Of New York liaTboT and TO make the changes
IN the anchorage grounds. mperatiVely required by
the growing commerce OF New York In such a
both convenient at present and certain for the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-14
TO AVERT TARIFF WAR.
Senate Leaders DeUiSe Plan for
Concessions to Germany.
rFro,n Ths Tribune Rursau.l


Washington. Feb. 13.-senators Aldrich'
Lodge Hale and other members of the Senate
have assured the Secretary OF State that It
would he impossible 10 obtain ratification Of a
reciprocity treaty with Germany, but are un-
derstood' to have indicated to the Secretary of
State their willingness TO support a programme
whereby all danger OF a tariff war with Ger
many will be averted. 1t is intended, as soon
as Secretary Cortelyou assumes control Of the
Treasury Department. to make certain changes
in the present methods in the customs admins
tration laws whereby practices particularly an
noying to German exporters may be avoided,
and ii is understood that with these changes in
effect. the German government will await fur
Their ameoration of the tariff conditions until
Congress can act at its next session.
The next Congress will he urged TO amend
Section Of the DingIey law by the addition Of
certain articles to the list, on which the Presi-
dent is authorized to grant lower duties IN
return for like concessions the articles 10 be
added being those which a reduction of the
duty win materially benefit Germany In this
way. it is believed, return may be made to
Germany which will be regarded as sufficient TO
warrant the permanent extension to the United
States of the minimum rates under the maxi
mum and minimum tariff law Of Germany,
It Is probable that the report of the North
Commission will be submitted to the present
Congress. but il is assumed that the time re-
naming before adjournment viii prove too
short 10 permit Of any change being made in
the Dingley law before adjournment.
The chairman of the North commission re-
ports that his experience with the German COM
missioners most agreeable, that they had
been amply prepared for the information TO be
laid before them by the accurate and compre-
hensive reports of the German Ambassador.
Baron Speck Sternburg and that. instead
of appearing in the attitude of demanding every
thing. they met the American commissioners in
spirit of the utmost fairness and prepared TO
deal with the subject with friendship and con-
citation. This attitude the part of the Ger
man commissioners made possible the most
friendly and Informal discussion of the subject,
with the result that the solution which, il is be-
ieved, has been successfully devised at
tanned without even suggestion of friction.
IT is expected that a further result Of the COM
missions visit to Germany will be the entire
dissipation Of the prejudice which has long eX-
listed againEt American meats. The American
commissioners explained the thorough system Of
federal inspection Of the packing industry
which has been instituted in this country and
their German colleagues promised to do every
thing possible to dispe the prejudice which has
so long initiated against the sale Of American
meat products in their country.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-14
BANK BILL IN DANGER.
Mr. McCreary Offers Philippine
Tariff as amendment.

Washington Feb. IL Senator McCreary seriously
complicated tho passage OF tho Philippine AEri-
cultural Bank bill through the Senate to-day by
offering amendment the Philippine Tariff bill
When Mr.. McCreary first proposed this course day
before yesterday. Senator Lodge summoned SEQ
rotary Taft 10 the Capitol, and the Secretary Of
War reasoned with the Senator from Kentucky in
such fashion that he obtained what Mr. Taft re-
garded promise not TO 1eopRrdize the Bank
bill Mr. McCreary. however. determined to-day
that he could make political capital by forcing the
Republicans 10 20 a vote on the tariff amend
ment, and. accordingly, moved that II be added 70
the bin Senator Lodge pointed ont that this course
would only 10 XIII the Bank bill FOR this
sion. but M McCreary had prepared speech
which he insisted delivering refusing 20 Yield
tho floor 10 his party colleague Mr. Parter-
son. who sought 10 raise the point OF order that
the amendment was not germane
Just before ad jourumeut M Lodge obtained the
floor. and. after declaring his hearty approval OF
the Philippine Tarin Bill explained how impossible
81 would he 20 gel a vote on that measure in ths
form OF an amendment 10 the Bank bin Mr.
Lodge further submitted the Senate the propost-
ZION that the amendment was unconstitutional ia
that Il amounted TO originating a revenue measure
in the Senate privilege which the Constitution
delegates exclusively TO the House Mr. Lodge
then moved that the Mccreary amendment he lnld
tie table, and. pending the consideration OF this
motion. the Senate executive session
II is thought that Senator MCCreary will think
better OF his ny tomorrow He Is heartily
IN favor OF the Philippine Bank bill. and IT IS tie
neither secure the passage Of the Tarin bin nor
force vote g. but by persiSting In his course
Will only Kin the Bank bill he Will decide that the
Wisest course Will consist In Withdrawing the
amendment
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-14

Opposition to Dominican Treaty
May Pr0Je Costly to Him.
LFron - T,rihune Rureau-I

Washington Feb. Ex-senator Bacon who has
from the first opposed tho Dominican Treaty and
is unable to discern the slightest difference between
the new treaty which, in telegraphio form.
submitted TO the Senate yesterday. and the former
treaty which provided for the adjudication Of
santo Domingo's debts. has been brought face TO
face with a serious problem. Mr.. Bacon aspires to
become the chairman OF the Democratic caucus. in
place Of Mr.. Blackburn. who Will retire from the
Senate after this session. and the Senator from
Georgia has been informed by his party colleagues
that his continued opposition TO the Dominican
Treaty will destroy even the slight possibility that
he may receive this honor from his party in the
Senate
While It is presumed that a definite
chance or becoming the Democratic leader would
induce Mr.. Bacon to abandon solemn conviction
that the Dominican Treaty ought not TO be ratified
It is thought that fun appreciation Of the situa-
ton may serve to induce the Georgia Senator 10
content himself with declaring his conviction and
voting against the convention and lead him to
abandon his present intention Of acting in behalf of
q lumber OF his Democratic colleagues and OF two
thirds Of entire Senate by talking against time
and thus rendering it impossible TO reach a vote
the treaty at this session.
There is another complication which Senior Ba-
con faces. His term Will expire with the present
session, and lie can hold office thereafter. least
until some time next summer when the legislature
Of his state meets, only by virtue OF an appoint
ment by the Governor OF the consttutionality Of
such an appointment there is grave doubt but
because OF personal regard for Mr.. Bacon no
Senator IS disposed TO raise the question. Should
II be raised, doubtless Mr.. Bacon would forfeit his
salary as a Senator for nearly six months. Should
Mr.. Bacon persist in his determination 20 save the
Senate from the judgment OF two-thrds Of its
membership by preventing vote on the DOmini-
can treaty and making extra session necessary,
however the question of his right to his salary
would be raised. and this also may have pacii-
cato.y effect the sole beiligerent opponent Of
the Dominican Convention in its new form.
When the Committee on Foreign Relations met
t..
Mr. Bacon declared his unwilllngness TO he con-
verted different view Of the convention or 70
listen 10 reason the subject, and Ii only
after this mornings meeting that II was deter
mined hv his Democratic brethren that his oppo-
sition must be met by methods simila 10 his own
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-14
APPEAL BILL PASSED.
Senate Totes to Gire Right to Coz
ernment in Criminal Cases.

Washington Feb. 12-The Senate to-day passed
the bill giving the government the right 10 appeal
TO the Supreme Court for an opinion the con
stitutonality OF any law involved in a criminal
suit. This measure heS been under consideration
for several DAYS. and was passed only after many
amendments had been adopted at the suggestion OF
Senators who have criticised the provisions Of the
bill.
It was explained that the amendments did not
in any instance detract from the original purpose
Of the bill. but that they intended 10 provide
means whereby the government could get q ruling
on the constltutionality Of a criminal law by the
Supreme Court with little hardship on any par
ticular defendant possible
The District OF Columbia Appropriation bill,
carrying nearly $1,000 900, was passed after an
hours consideration.
The first night session OF the Senate AT the pres
ent session held consider private pension
bills II was voted 10 meet hereafter at II a N.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-14
HOUSE NOT ALARMED.
Refuses to Yote for a Coal Depot at
San Diego
From The Tribune Bureau ]

Washington, Feb 13.-The House declined to-day
10 take any stock in the talk of with Japan
Immediately remotely. al least OF the extent OF
100000 worth. Representative Sylvester c. smith,
Of california wanted the House 10 appropriate that
sum for the construction of additional coal depots
among which should be one al San Diego He
asked that an item this effect be incorporated in
the Naval Appropriation bill, which was under
consideration in committee OF the whole through
out the day. Only thirteen members voted for the
proposed safeguard the Pacific
Headway was made IN consideration or the Naval
Appropriation bill and than half the bill was
perfected The appropriation for steel floating
drvdock 10 cost not exceeding 81 400 COO stricken
out on a point of ordes made by Mr.. Mann, of Hill
nos.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-14
REPORT ON NOBEL PEACE FUND.

Washington. Feb. 13-The House Committee on
Labor made u favorable report to-day the
BarthoIdt bill. creating board OF trustees TO
cept and administer the Nobel Prize fund Of nearly
$40 600 which President Roosevelt desired to have
Used to defray the expenses Of conferences between
G loifal aud labor promote industrial peace The
trustees are to arrange for annual meetings of rep
resentatiyes Of labor and capital IN Washington
TIE bill also authorizes the President 10 ask for
contributions 10 fund for placing the work Of the
trustees on a permanent basis.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-14
An Appeal to New York for Money
To Help Stamp Out Consumption

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sult ousanis + !
rvt,t acurabd seas
evrIde I year,
O
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toaaI campagn our funds
shoudbe madepa
Kennda a
COMMIT on THE
ORGAN zATIONS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-14
ANIl.PAss MEASURE KIND.

OF Representatives, by Of 290 to rs. to-day
killed the anti-pass bin reported by a minority of
the Judiciary Committee. which IN accord
with national legislation on the same subject. This
house then took under consideration a mandatory
bill directing the railroads furnish free trans
poTtsticn TO members of the Legislature and state
officers. through the Secretary Of State.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-14

several letters which he alleged were written by
the defendant official business and copied in the
letter press books and said he had great many
other letters OF like character, which he would
introduce 70 show that the books official and
that they related TO land fraud matters all tending
10 show the fraudulent intent OF the defendant In
destroying the books.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-14
SMOKER EoR 2sTH REPUBLICANS.

The Republican Club of the 10Th Assembly Dis
trict will give smoker at the clubhouse, NO. 10
East seth street. tomorrow night There VIII ne
a vaudeville programme and refreshments. John
Henry Hammond s the president OF the club. Fred
erck Dewitt Wells is leader of the district. and
John McConaughy is chairman Of the committee on
ant q inment
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-14
TRIAL OF BINeER HERMANN.

Washington. Feb. l3-The trial or Representative
Ringer Hermann OF Oregon, on charges OF con-
sniracv IN connection with alleged land frauds was
resumed to-day before Justice Stafford. in Criminal
Court.
The turv was completed and the attorneys for
the government and the defendant made their
statements 20 the jury.
rms District Attorney offered to put in evidence
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-14
DEMOCRATS GAIN IN cHENANeo.

Norwich. y v. Feb. 1S-Tovn meetings held in
the tventy-oue towns Of IN Rango County yestsr-
dav resulted I'm The election Of seven Democrats
and fourteen Republicans 10 the Board OF Super
visors This is a gain OF three members for tbs
Democrats Norwich. Coventry. SmithvIs and
CyuiIdford changed from Republican to Democratic
and Preston from Democratic 10 Republican
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-14
SENATE BREAKS ALL PENSION RECORDS.

Washington. Feb lathe Senate tonight broke
all records by passing bills at the rate Of fifteen
a minute for one hour and six minutes The bills
were pension bills on the calendar 10 which there
were no objections. The number passed was SFl
and Mr. McCumber the only Senator ON the
NoOr Vice President Fairbanks presided
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-14
To RESUME HARTMAN INQUIRY

Washington. Feb l3-Charman Knapp OF the
Interstate Commerce Commission said to-day that
the commission would conduct further inquiry
into the operations OF the Hartman railroad inter
ests in New York City. beginning the 25th OF
this month. President f. II. Hartman and many
other witnesses Will be heard
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-14
LoNeEELLow STATUE FoR WASHINGTON

Washington, Feb. l3-A commission, Of which
Secretary taft is president has selected site at
C,onrectlcut avenue and y street OF the best
en- Washington. for the statue tho poet Long
fellcw Congress has appropriated $4,000 for the
nedestal for this statue.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-14

was adtudged in contempt OF court IN connection
with a Judgment. then he was served with papsrs
ordering aim 70 Fay SO in taxes, and finally hs
up against a tailCr'S bill. for which judgment
was taken by default.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-14

Edgar i. Levey. chairman
Hermann NJ. Biggs, NJ. D.
J. 5. Billings, Jr.. M. D.
David Blaustetn
John W. Brannan, NJ. D.
Herbert 8. Brown
Joseph y. Bryant. NJ. d.
Edmond ]. Butler
Charles r Cox
Thos Darlington. NJ. ID
Robert ". De Forest
Edward T pevine
Homer Folks
Lee X. Frenksl