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New-York tribune., 1907-10-15
HOME FLEET GATHERING.
OUer a Hundred British WarshipS
Preparing for Man9urres.

London. Oct. IA fleet OF British warships
is assembling for manpuvres in the North
Sea and the English Channel under the COM
mand of Admiral Lord Charles Beresford rep
resenting aggregation OF naval power sur
passing all the Immediately available resources
OF any two other countries in Europe, and yet
not a single ship OF this fleet has been drawn
from the reserves, the Mediterranean fleet or
the Devonport and Portsmouth divisions. The
home fleet. which is assembling. consists
merely of those ships which have been main
tanned the British Isles and throughout
the year have been engaged in training
1t numbers 40 pennants and is composed OF
twenty-six batteships. fifteen armored Cruis
ers, a number Of protected cruisers, various
auxiliary vessels and forty-eight torpedo yes
sells. The battleshp Dreadnought is not TAX
ing part in the maneuvres, as she is being
fitted with a steering engine before being
subjected to a further series OF sea trials
which It is hoped will prove valuable in de-
termining the design OF future large battle
ships.
The first section OF the coming naval ma
noeuvres, covering four days. Will be Of tactical
description. and the final days will be devoted
to studying the problem Of defending ships
against torpedo attacks With the mosquito
feet attacking the large warships and all the
land stations manned the coming operations
are expected TO be most interesting.
New-York tribune., 1907-10-15
POSITION OF GERM4NY.
No Desire to Absorb Austria
Strong Reasons for Inaction.

Berlin, Oct. 14-Regarding the persistent re-
ports published in the English press that Ger
many desires 10 absorb Austria after the death
Of Emperor Francis Joseph, 1t may be stated
that the policy Of Germany with reference to
the internal affairs Of the Austro-H Hungarian
monarchy nas been announced to be of
entire aloofness. The Foreign Office some
months age sent dispatch on this subject to
Baron Speck Won Sternburg. sthe German Am
bassador al Washington, for the information OF
President Roosevelt The relations between
Austria and Russia were reviewed in this COM
munication historically, beginning with the
controversies in the old German federation,
which were settled by the Of 1856, and It
was further set forth how Prussia since then
had maintained the hegemony Of the German
states The entrance of Austria into the Ger
man imperial system would. according TO the
Pr1ssian view. tend to revive the old antago-
nlsm which had come to end with the en-
.tire exclusion Of Austria from the German coun-
dls. Furthermore. strong Austrian empire
shown to be OF advantage to Germany, be
cause il friendly TO the government Of En-
per0r William and q support to the present
equilibrium Of Europe.
In addition 10 the foregoing reasons en-
bodied in official expression there are two
or three other considerations why Germany
should not absorb Austria which are regarded
as vital 70 the German Empire The process OF
German unilcation is not yet far advanced
that Austria could be taken in with safety 70
The interests already firmly established. 1t Is
known also that the Hohenzolern dynastic in
npences are against course Of action which
might increase the numbers and strength Of the
catholic party IN Germany. This party already
Is powerful, comprising about one-third Of the
seA population, and should Austria come in
WIN an immense addition of Catholics it would
'eklndle religious controversies and make the
problems Of government more difficult.
IN addition 10 all this the German official view
u mat the Austro-Hungarian monarchy is not
20 tne slightest danger Of dissolution.
New-York tribune., 1907-10-15
MEDICINE AS BEVERAGE.
Special Tax Must Be Paid for Manufacture
and Sale if 1t Can Be So Used.

Washington oct. Accommodations Capers of In
ternaI Revenue has rendered decision relative 70
the manufacture and sale OF alleged medicinal acO-
holic compounds where analysis it is found
that the alleged medicinal compound is suitable for
use a beverage
Summing up elaborate opinion. the commits
soner holds follows:
That a special is required for the manufacture
and sale of alleged medicinal alcoholic compounds
or for the sale of malt extracts manufactured from
fermented liquors, the drugs used in the manufaCt-
ure of which not sufficient in amount or char
acter TO render the product unfit for bev-
erage: OF Sn the of cOrdalS extracts and
essences IN which the amount of alcohol is greater
than is necessary to preserve the ingredients. 10
extract the properties cut the oils and hold the
same in solution.
Manufacturers of alcoholic medicinal compounds
malt extracts. avOring extracts, essences and soda
water syrups who wish TO avoid liability for special
taxes must satisfy themselves that their products
are within the limits herein defined, and those who
nut out alcoholic compounds of doubtful medicinal
value or containing questionable excess of alco-
hol must do the risk of being required 10 pay
special taxes Tor the manufacture and sale OF the
New-York tribune., 1907-10-15
DISPUTE OVER INsULAR FUNDS.
Department of Justice Soon to Decide the
Contention of Marshal Hubbard.

San Juan, p r.. Oct. 1.-THE insuar government
of Porto Rico has refused to honor United States
Marshal Hubbard's requistion for funds with
which 70 pay the expenses of the federal court
account of the marshaIs failure TO conform with
the provisions Of the law passed at the last session
OF the Legislature changing the former methods
of disbursements Of funds of the island. Mr. Hub
bard says that the law does not apply him. as
acts in the capacity of disbursing officer. He
further maintains that the salaries of federal
officials and witness fees have not been paid since
last July. One case, IT IS added referred 10
Attorney General Bonaparte months ago for de-
cison in the matter.
United States Judge Rodey threatens 70 institute
mandamus proceedings against the insular officials
Washington. Oct 1.-THE Department of Justice
has under consideration representations made to IT
by United States Marshal Hubbard regarding ques-
tions Of dispute between him and the federal court
in Porto Rico concerning expenditures OF insular
funds 1t is expected that the department. will take
action or the matter at once.
New-York tribune., 1907-10-15
VOTING FOR II STRIKE.
British RoiI5cay Companies Refuse
Proposals Of Employees.

London, Oct. 14.-Rchard Bell, NJ p general
secretary Of the Amalgamated Society of Rail-
way Servants, announced to-day that the rail
way companies had sent an unfavorable reply
to the society's demand for the recognition of
their unions
The ballots so far received from the men, in
the vote being taken throughout the United
Kingdom on the advisability Of declaring a gen.
eral strike in order to obtain recognition of
their organizations and a new scale of wages
and hours are largely in favor Of a general
strike. The voting will be concluded on Oc-
tober 90.
The reply of the railroad companies, which
was issued by the Council of the Railway
Companies Association. says that the council
has no power TO appoint representatives to
meet the delegates of the unions and discuss
questions which affect the relations between in
dvdual companies and their employees. The
council however. added that its members in
dvidualy were unanimously of the opinion that
no advantage could result from any meeting
until October 26, when the result Of the ballot
ing on the question of a general strike would
be known.
The delegates who attended the recent con-
gress of the Amalgamated Society of Railway
Servants voted in favor of a strike
New-York tribune., 1907-10-15
WORK RESUMED IN NORTHERN ITALY
Call for General Strike Meets Weak Re-
sponse-Troops May Be Punished

Rome oct 14.-Work resumed TO day at
Milan and Bologna. The call for a general strike
Turin. Salso Maggiore and Varese met only
a half hearted response. Many workmen in the
employ Of the gas electricity and street railway
companies remained their posts
It is understood that the action OF the labor
leaders at Milan taken after promise had
been given by Sgnor Giolitt the Premier and
Minister of the Interior that the government
would punish the carbineers who fired on the
strikers If an investigation proved that the
troops not justified.
A law just promulgated provides that railroad
employees shall hereafter be under the same reg
uations employees of the other departments
Of the government This VIII make -aroad men
who take part in strikes liable to punishment
for msdemeanor.
New-York tribune., 1907-10-15
DIVORCE EPIDEMIC IN PITTsBURG.
Mismated Couples Numbering 126 File Ac-
tions in Common Pleas Court.
rBy Telegraph to The Tribune,

Pittsburg oct. IA wave of divorce suits
has struck Pittsburg. To-day Common Pleas
courts Nos l. 2 and started TO hear the woes
Of 1875 mismated couples. all of whom are de
sirous to be freed of their matrimonial ties.
or the cases that are being heard wives have
brought the action in eighty of them. while
forty-four husbands have made charges against
their wives. Each Of the 126 sched-
uled for trial this morning.
Most of the women charged their husbands
with cruelty and inidelity. while most OF the
men charged their wives with ungovernable
tempers.
Mrs. Anna NJ Hodge had the most peculiar
grievance of any of the women. She said her
husband would not give her anything TO eat but
sausages and rice pudding. Mrs Arthur Mans
fields suit against her husband Is brought be-
cause of alleged cruelty. She says she eloped
with him from England. and they went to Dur
ban, South Africa. That was In 1904. and since
then she says. they have travelled all over the
world at her expense. When her money gave
out she alleges that her husband beat her.
New-York tribune., 1907-10-15
SEDITION IN MOROCCO.
Mulai Hafg Thinning Tribes-No
Signs Of Peace.

Tangier, Oct. 14.-The custom house at Maza-
gan was subjected to a second raid by Mulai
Hafig's men the night of October O. when
1,04O rifles were seized. administrator
for the custom house at Mazagan, appointed
by Mulai Hafig arrived there on october IL and
took the place of Ben Sliman, who had made his
escape. He is a Fez man named Ghalli Sibty'
who formerly was a merchant in Morocco City.
Further letters received here from Mazagan
say that NIulai Hafg is gaining strength
deputy who has just returned from Morocco
City says: "NIulai Hafig shows a strong hand
and good Judgment; never has there been such
good government since the time of Mulai Has
Deputies arriving daily at Morocco
City from all quarters of the empire, and they
all are pleased with the new administration and
with Muai Hafig'
Mulai Hafg has put q stop to the I'll treatment
of Jews In Morocco City. and gives personal at
tention to all matters of Importance. Since his
proclamation Sultan he has taken four wives
in order to strengthen his position, practically
inviting al the Berbers under him TO follow his
example His last wife is a daughter Of Hamo
Hocl1o. an important caid of Mequinez This
girl was intended for Sultan Abd-el-Aziz. but
Hafg heard of her and sent two ENJOYS to
bring her TO him. The girls father, however,
demanded that Mulai Haffg come in person, and
consequently the SULTAN went himself to
Mequnez and got the girl. winning at the same
time the support of the entire tribe which is
powerful.
Mulai Rachid, a lieutenant of Mulai Hafig,
with eight regiments OF soldiers and all the
Hauz governors. has departed from Morocco
City for Bouriki to control assist Caid An
foos, according to the attitude of the latter.
All the powerful caids OF Sus province are in
Morocco City in token OF submission to Mulai
Hafg. Caid El GuillOuly probably will be ap-
pointed Governor of Haha and Mogador. The
caids of the Ishawfa district have expressed
their Willingness to continue lighting against
the French If Mulai Hahg requests them to do
so but they will not follow this course for Add
ell Aziz. saying. There IS no Abd-el-Aziz. only
Caid MacLean's sons" BY this reference the
caids mean that for them there only gov
ernment soldiers.
The most significant sign Of the expected
trouble in Morocco is that although the rains
have begun. the Moors have not begun their
customary plouRhng. In response to requests
that he make a general movement Mulai Hahg
promises to do so Immediately after the end Of
Ramaden, the lunar month.
New-York tribune., 1907-10-15
CENTRAL OF GEORGIA ELECTION.

Savannah Ca, Oct. 1t-R. z. Steiner. OF Mont
gomery Ala. and c. F. James, OF Chattanooga,
Tenn, were elected members Of the board of di-
rectors of the Central of Georgia Railway to-day
and w. ID. 3eyIner made controller OF the
system. The other members of tho board We're
reelected. officers were elected follows:
President, J. f, Hanson; first vce-president. Alex
and=r r. LawtOn: second vice-president, W. a.
Winburn; general counsel. LawtOn & Cunningham;
secretary. c. c. Williams; treasurer. W. c. As<ew
auditor, W. ID. Beymer.
The annual meeting of the Ocean Steamship
Company also held The old directors We're
reelected. together with the following officers:
President, j. F. Hanson: vice-president. A r
Lawton; secretary. C. C. Williams; controller, W.
ID. Beymer.
New-York tribune., 1907-10-15
BALLooNIsTs IN ST. LOUIS.

ST. Louis oct. H.-All the balloonists who are to
compete In the international for the James
Gordon Bennett Cup. beginning October q. are In
ST. Louis tonight, with the exception Of the
French and German teams. The Germans are due
Tomorrow The French contestants will come
later in The week
RIO test the lifting power Of the coal gas that will
be used during the races an ascension was planned
for to-day by J. c. Mccoy. who will pilot the
America in the races. and Captain Charles de F.
Chandler of the United States Signal Corps but
the trial postponed until tomorrow owing to
the numoer OF rips that had been made in the en-
velops OF the balloon during transit from the East.
New-York tribune., 1907-10-15
ALARMING ApvIcEs IN ROME.

Rome, Oct. 1.-THE latest news received from
the Vatican concerning the condition Of EN-
peror Francis Joseph says that the imperial
patient is very H. The report has caused great
excitement here. Dispatches are being
eHanged constantly with Vienna, and the Pope
receives several bulletins a day. The Papal
secretary Of State. Cardinal Merry del Val.
spent several hours to-day with the PontiR
discussing the Austrian situation and measures
which il would be advisable 10 take should the
Emperor King die
New-York tribune., 1907-10-15
POLICE ExPEL FRENCH PRIESTS.

Landerneau. Department OF Finistere, Oct. IA
The priests Of the Department of Finistere having
generally refused TO quit their presbyteries, which
reverted 10 the communes under the separation
law are now being expelled by the aid OF the gen
dar1nes. At many places resistance encoun-
tered At Relecq the gendarmes forced to
break in the doors of tho presbytery in order to
eject the priests, who were surrounded By weeping
women and at Peneran, after n tumuItuous scene,
gendarrnes guarded the bell in the tower of the
church. in order TO prevent the angry populace
from arousng the peopls.
New-York tribune., 1907-10-15
PAY TOO SMALL; CLOSES P0STOFFICE.
Postmaster Likes Town Judgeship Better
than Distributing Mail.
[By Telegraph to The Tribune. !

Mount Carmel. Conn, Oct. 14-Willis Cook
the local postmaster, closed the office to-day
because he had become tired of working for
only 10 cents day The mail of Mount Car
mel could not be delivered to-day and the bags
were brought back TO New Haven, while the
residents of this town clamorng for their
letters He was tonight informed that his
bondsmen might be called upon to pay a heavy
fine because he acted without orders from the
government.
Mr.. Cook was elected judge OF the town court
last week. and he says that .he likes his new
Job better than tending postofice.
New-York tribune., 1907-10-15

Muskogee. l. T. Oct H.-W. NJ Armstrong Of
Pittsburg, a friend OF Arthur Herbert Osborn at
Princeton said to-day that Osborn and Miss Ma
Ioney married December 2s 1906 in a
notary's office at Mamaroneck. N Y, going there
from Miss Maloney's home. at Spring Lake N J.
Armstrong said that he obtained the license and
that Osborn gave his name Herbert Osborn
while Miss Maloney gave hers Helen Eugene
They said their home in Pittsburg The mar
riage kept n secret. Armstrong says, because
OF the difference of their religion and the probable
opposition of Miss Maloney's parents TO a mar
riage not solemnzed in tho Roman Catholic
Church.
New-York tribune., 1907-10-15
CLARKSONS MAY BE IN PARIS.
Mr.. Ritchie, Helen Maloney's Brother-in-
Law, Starts for French Capital.

London Oct. H--Clarence Ritchie husband OF the
sister Of Helen Maioney who is said to have mar
ried Samuel Clarkson. a young Englishman, In
Canada and TO have come 10 England on the
steamer Empress Of Ireland, started for Paris late
this afternoon, apparently believing that Mr.. and
Mrs. Clarkson are on the Continent MT Ritchie
stopped at the Hotel Cecil Sunday. but refused
to discuss the Clarksons' affairs beyond denying
that he had found the couple He made every eff
fort TO conceal his Identity while in London.
New-York tribune., 1907-10-15
CHANGE IN INTERIOR DEPARTMENT.
Frank Pierce to Succeed Thomas Ryan a
First Assistant Secretary

Washington, oct. 1I.-Thomas Ryan. for nearly
eleven years First Assistant Secretary OF the In
terror Department. will retire from that office the
latter part OF this month. He Will be succeeded by
Frank Pierce. Of Salt Lake City. Utah.
MIR. Pierce is u member of a Salt Lake City law
firm, was graduated from Williams College in 1851
and is a regent OF the University OF Utah His
practice has included many cases under the mining
and other public land laws. He is a Republican Of
prominence in Utah.
New-York tribune., 1907-10-15
GUSTAVE HERVE ARRESTED.
Anti-Military Agitator Admits Authorship
of Seditious Articles.

Paris, oct. 14-Gustave HervG. the antl-mili-
tary agltator was arrested to-day for having
published articles in "The Social War" melting
French soldiers to mutiny. He acknowledged
the authorship of the articles in question, but
declined to make any explanation until he ap-
peared before the Assize Court
New-York tribune., 1907-10-15
MuLAl HAFIe's ENJOYS FAIL.

London, oct. 1.-THE British Foreign ONCE
officials have refused TO receive the ENJOYS OF
Mulai Hahg Sultan Of the South. and therefore
they will go TO Berlin in effort 20 interest the
German Foreign ONCE in the cause OF the Sui
tan OF the whole Of Morocco.
New-York tribune., 1907-10-15
GRAND TRUNK STEAMER LINES.

Montreal Oct. 14.-C. NJ. Hayes. general man
ager of the Grand Trunk Railway SYSTEM in an
interview to-day says that II is the intention OF
the directors to have fleets of fast steamers on
both the Atlantic and Pacific soon pos
Sible
New-York tribune., 1907-10-15
CHARLES sroNeHILL RELEASED.

havenna. Oct. 14-Charles Stonehill Of Chicago,
whose automobile recently ran over end killed a
woman near here. han been allowed TO depart. 1t
has been learned that the victim was half demented
Ano ceaf Mr. Stonehill left 800 TO the woman's
husband and $50 10 the local hospital.
New-York tribune., 1907-10-15
LOCKOUT DECLARED AT TURIN.

Turin. Oct. 14.-The laboring men of Turin
voted to-day 10 end the general strike to-mor-
row. The manufacturers have retaliated by
declaring a lockout, to last forty-eight hours.
New-York tribune., 1907-10-15
ELECTIONS IN ST. PETERSBURG.
Towns Return Constitutional Democrats
Workmen Vote for Socialists

St Petersburg, oct. 14-The town elections
in ST. Petersburg Province have resulted in a
complete Constitutional Democratic victory
The workmen in the suburbs OF ST. Petersburg
are electing Social Democrats.
New-York tribune., 1907-10-15
SPAIN TO RECALL SANTA oLALLA.

Madrid. oct. 1.-THE government has decided
10 recall General Santa Olalla, the Spanish COM
mander at CasHblanca whose differences with
General Drude have caused friction between the
French and Spanish forces
New-York tribune., 1907-10-15

Those who have read THE Right OF Way The
eaitue eeaaiue Of the Strong, or any other book by sir
St4Dert Parker, Will be 10 like THE Healing
8 lngs short story by the same author. Next
sundays Tribune, Magazine Section.
New-York tribune., 1907-10-15
PoRTueAL's ELECTIONS POSTPONED

Lisbon, Oct liking Charles signed decree to-
asy postponing the municipal elections throughout
Portugal until after the application OF the new
administrative code
New-York tribune., 1907-10-15

day.
Perpignan, Oct. lathe whole of the plain of
Salanque is submerged by the flooding of the
River Tet and its tributaries. The losses due to
destruction of the crops are heavy. but no loss
of life has been reported.
Barcelona. Oct. 14-The losses from the recent
floods in the valley of Llobregat will amount to
several million pesetas The crops still standing
have been badly damaged that they are re
garded as lost many mills have been ruined.
railroad tracks have been washed away and the
water in the streets Of some of the villages was
from twelve to fifteen feet deep. but is now fall
ing The Governor OF Barcelona is sending as
sistance to the sufferers
New-York tribune., 1907-10-15
BOSTON ADVANCES PRIcg OF COAL

Boston. Oct H.-Au grades OF coal were adj
vanced . cents ton at retail to-day. The deal
say the demand Is active and that to-day's
increase is the remainder OF the usual advance to
the winter basis. Prices now range from s5 % for
furnace tG s. 75 for Franklin.
New-York tribune., 1907-10-15

Paris, oct. 1-There is report that Mr.. and
Mrs. Samuel Clarkson have arrived in Paris from
London, but Il cannot be confirmed.
New-York tribune., 1907-10-15
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take LAXATIVE BRoMo QuInine Tablets Drug
sists refund money II IL fails cure K. w
GROVES signature Is each box 2oe
New-York tribune., 1907-10-15
MORE FLOODS IN FRANCE.
The Herault Valley Again Under
Water-LosseS an Spain.

Agde Oct. IA downpour lasting eight hours
again put the Herault Valley under water to-
day.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1907-01-10

ing post stage when the House ad-
Jcurned.
Immediately after approval of the
journal Speaker Cannon announced
the appointement of Representative
Englebright, of California, to n place
ON the committee of mines and min
ing, vice Mr.. Williamston. of Oregon.
removed. The Speaker based this ac-
ton on the ground that Mr.. William
son had failed thus far to attend Il
single session of the Fifty-ninth Con,
gress. He has been convicted of par
ucipation i'll land frauds in Oregon.
Senator Culberson defended the
Presidents order discharging the ne
gro troops, and Senator Foraker re-
piled to him.
The Foraker resolution was. bv
agreement. ven the right of wav in
the Senate next Monday.
The House remained in session only
long enough to enable two new mem-
bers to take the oath of office.
The governments will appeal from
the decision of Judge Evans declarinr
the Employers Liability law uncon7
stitutional.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1907-01-10
Savannah Puts In Her Bid.

Washington, Special.-A delegation
from Savannah, headed by former
Senator Norwood, arrived here in the
interest of the establishment of a sub
treasury IN that city. Col. J. III. Es-
tiil, of the Savannah Morning News.
and Pleasant y. Stovall, of the Sa-
vannah Press, were among the party.
Inc delegation held a conference with
senators Bacon and Clay and mem.
bers OF the Georgia delegation in the
House of Representatives and next
week will go before the WAYS and
claims. :"
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1907-01-10
AbanGons Reconstruction.

New Orleans, Special.-A telcram
from Washington states that the
United States government has aban.
doned its recostruction of Fort St
Philly, near the mouth of the Mis-.
sissippi river, and that contractors
amounting to nearly 100000 will be
abrogated. One of the contractor,
said that he had received request
asking on what terms he will abro.
gate his contract. During the cult
hurricane last fall Fort st. Jhilir
was badly damaged.