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New-York tribune., 1907-09-23
SAYS TRAVIS PROMISES P. S. JOBS.
Uses MoCsrTolls Friendship as Political Cap
ital. Roberts Asserts

Postmaster Roberts. who is fighting against State
Senator Travis to maintain himself leader Of the
llth Assembly District Brooklyn sent ont circulars
yesterday TO the enrolled Republicans OF his dis
trict in which he explained that the Senator was
using his influence with the Public Service Com
mission the election district captains to his
side Of the fence. The captains involved are Fred
erick Deer. OF the 18th District, and Harry Dover
Of the Istt
According 70 Roberts. Darwin r. James, jr,
president Of the Young Republican Cuban or
ganization with strong anti-Woodruff tendencies
is managing Travis's campaign James is said TO
Carroll, Of the Public Service Commission. Roberts
says he has unearthed positions that have been
offered his captains. with the understanding he
says, that they throw their strength to Travis In
the primary fight. Ills statement is based on the
affidavit of Deller and the assertions of Dover
Neither has received his profered position yet
Senator Travis said last night that he had done
FOR Deller and Dover just what he would have
done for any other Republican OF the district who
YVES out OF work
Roberts wrote 10 Chairman Wilcox and charged
tle commission with supporting a partisan fight
NY WILCOX replied that the charge vas serious and
taat ne would investigate He added that Travis
nae oeen TO him 20 complain that he was not re-
ceiVihg lis proper share of patronage while tho
fNooer's taction was boasting of the patronage
wien y had received from the commission
hobeTlss secretary said last night the, he ba5
never even tried get his followers piaces u,;tb
the commission f9 WIN
New-York tribune., 1907-09-23
THE PACIFIC CRUISE.
Judson's Viesrs Nay Hare In
fuenced the Increment.

Washington Sept 22.-After all the guessing
and speculation is over to the motives which
fnpelled the President and a majority OF the
Naval General Board TO order the battleship
feet TO the Pacific. the consensus of opinion
among officials here is that several causes con-
tributed TO bring about that decision A new
factor. which army circles believe may have
been one Of the most potent in influencing the
President. is found in paragraph in report
by Captain William Y. Judson, corps Of engi-
neers, one Of the military observers with the
Russian army IN Manchuria during the last
great war. The report has just been published
by the General Staff, and doubtless its contents
were known to the President In his report Cap
tain Judson says:
It IS interesting also TO reflect upon what
would have occurred If at the outbreak Of war
the Russian fleet in the Far East had been linn
tted TO few protected cruisers, all battleships
being retained in home waters. 1t is quite evil
dent that in such case by the summer Of 1905
a feet might have been dispatched TO the the
atre Of operations with sufficient strength 10
crush the japanese beyond the question of
japanese would have precipitated a if the
Russian navy had not been scattered 70 their
liking. This is. to be sure naval question, but
strategy is much the same on the land and on
the sea and one is forced to wonder why we
maintain several hattleships on the Asiatic sta
ticn. subject 10 destruction IN case Of sudden
New-York tribune., 1907-09-23
OPTIMISM At BERLIN.
Opinion of the Foreign Office on'Re-
suits at The Hague.

Berlin. Sept. 22.-Agreement among the grea'
powers on the extension OF arbitration methoos
appears to be regarded here the most feas-
ible way out of the confusion in what is con-
sidered q vital question at The Hague The
governments which have not Joined the original
compact could adhere later If they so desired.
On other questions it is still believed that
agreements which will include all the powers
can be reached Certain reservations which are
now being drawn up by some OF the govern
rnents present middle course, the natural con-
sequence of seeking to include the whole world
in what after all, is only the second universal
intergovernmental court.
The situation at The Hague from the German
point OF view shows an earnest desire on the
part of all the governments to accept the IDEAS
Of moral grandeur with security of national In
terests aud that spirit. whether embodied In
treaties or not, is the surest guarantee OF peace
and is in itself worth to all the powers the time
and thought given at The Hague.
The conference also IS regarded at the For
eign Office as having demonstrated the futiiity
of considering the question of general disarma-
ment until mutual trust in the system OF se'tie-
rnent of disputes can be established.
New-York tribune., 1907-09-23
THE BARTLETTS STRONG
Conners, 1t Is Thought, No1o Er-
pects to Support Them.

7, e understood that William J. Conners the
Buffalo statesman and chairman of the Demo
cratic State Committee and Charles r Murphy
have about decided to nominate the two bar e.''
for Judges Of the Court Of Appeals ConnerS' VIM
had several conferences with the TaInInany nan
leader I'm this CITY last week returned 10 bu''A''
y, Saturday night but is expected back to-rlorFo"
or Wednesday
A man close 20 Murphy said last night: II ~ n
pretty sure thing now that the two Bar'etlS win
ha the nominees OF the Democratic state coll
rn,ttee Both Conners and Murphy appreciate the
fac, that II is dangerous thing 10 go contrary 10
nnbI,o sentiment In the matter OF judiciary nom
nations Tho main reason why Conners has baked
against the nomination Of tho Bartletts was tha' L
might appear 10 be q McCarren victory. But He
belleyes ne will be able 70 handle the meeting or
III. state committee to show plainly that he
has control"
Norman r. Mack, who had been In tho city con-
ferring with McCarren the best way 10 force the
nomination OF tho Bartetts. returned TO Bufraio
last night Although he would like 10 see Conners
deposed from head of the state committee. II is
understood that he and McCarren have reached the
conclusion that any such effort at this time would
be futile.
AS has been said in The Tribune, Conners VIII
probablv wait until the date has been set for the
meeting OF the Republican State Committee oefore
he calls the Democratic State Committee together.
II will probably meet IN Albany Timothy l. Wood
run chairman OF tho Republican committee, has
sent out no intimaton from his camp In the Ad-
irondacks as TO when its meeting will be held.
New-York tribune., 1907-09-23
T4MM1NY WILL ACT.
To Protest against Lists Of Demo-
cratic Election Officials.

There will be a meeting Of the Tarnrlany Law
Committee this afternoonyto consider making some
formal protest or possibly taking some legislation.
against the lists OF Democratic election orrlc1aS'
which. IL is expected. will be announced to-day
For some time the Tammany leaders have been
complaining OF the delay the part OF the Board
Of Elections in naming these officials They have
suspected that the board would not follow out tns
usual custom Of naming the men nominated oy tns
head Of the regular organization
There has been some difference Of opinion as to
whether or not the primary law makes Il ruanda-
tory for the Board OF Elections 10 appoint the men
nominated by the heads OF the, regular orsanisa-
tions although Il provides that such nominations
be made. In the past however. such nominations
have always been accepted
The Tammany leaders have been led 20 oeneve
that this year not only has the Board OF Elections
composed Of men appointed by Mayor Mcclellan
rejected soma of their nominations. but has shift
ed some OF the nominated TO districts other
than those IN which they live Ihis h@s oesa
done. the Tammany men say. 10 ernharrass thern
at the primaries. To-day the law COMMITTEES VIII
consider whether OF not appeal TO the courts to
compel the Board OF Elections 70 revise thsir ap-
pointnents and name the regularly nominated.
according TO the custom OF past years
DESPITE the apparent perturbation OF the orsani-
zatio over the election officials. one or the leaders
said last night that the organization was conndsrt
of winning in every district except the 18TH and
the goth In the former Francis j. Lantry VIII
undoubtedly hold his leadership. IN spite OK tne
strenuous fight Of his opponent lt Is admitted
that the struggle to unseat Maurice ]. FeatneEson
I'm the goth will be IN vain-
New-York tribune., 1907-09-23
THE HOPPERS UNITE.
John j. Hurt by Wrght,s Efforts TO
Obtain HIS Support.

Among tho literary gems inspired by the primary
fights is one that came to light last night. 1t Is
letter 10 William ]. Wright. Tammauy leader OF
the slst Assembly District. from John J. Hopper,
brother OF Isaac \. Hopper The latter is trying
to regain leadership district. which he vol
UNFAIRLY surrendered some years ago. Now it ap-
pears that Mr.. Wright in his excessive zeal 10
acquire votes has been trying TO get John J. Hop
pers support The latter happens to be a member
OF the Independence League and is the executive
member OF that organization from his district
Becoming tired OF the opportunities of Wright
and his friends Hopper writes to him letter
which not only shows the true Independence
League spirit. but also ranks his brother on the
high plane of a political Regeneration, After saying
that the factional fights of the old parties are
matters of indifference true Independence
Leaguer.' Mr.. Hopper writes:
A few weeks ago I received an invitation TO one
Of your functions In the S1st Assembly District.
where my brother is running against you for the
ether accepting or declining his Invitation under
the circumstances. Again. tor purposes or your
received postal card from you asking me 10 call
at your club 10 confer with you. Third and last.
sistans had the effrontery to cali at my residence
last night and ask me how was going TO vote at
the primary election
Mr.. Hopper then goes on to declare that the IN
dependence League does not believe in canvassins
for primary votes. and adds:
However, as you appear very anxious about my
personal opinion in this matter of the primaries,
I will give It 10 you. as l not the least Bit
would not persist you have done in the matter.
knowing, my firm belief in the principles of the
wins oi1 N the contest test for Il the maehnes m Of the
that they could be saved.
Possibly you msy imagine you are engaged in
you are nothing but an appetite
New-York tribune., 1907-09-23
SCORN FOR PRIMARIES.
Citizens Union Secretary Calls Them
Farces and of No Value.

John J. Murphy. secretary OF the Citizens Union.
IS entirely dissatisfied with the present political
system and wants IL changed SO that the voters
instead OF turning out IN great numbers on Elec-
ton Day Will turn primary day- Speaking
as an individual and not secretary OF the union
Mr. Murphy in a statement said yesterday:
Tomorrow throughout the city the annual farces
known as primary elections viii be enacted 70 ths
usual empty benches Save !sl few districts land
in these the contests rage about Irtvialities
despicable that TO call them political debass
further that much abused term Democratic and
Republican voters will go 70 the polls 10 find a
single ticket made up OF adherents OF The local
boss ready TOr No real opportunity for choice
exists. The barren ezpedient OF writing a list OF
names OF persons for whom the writer would be-
the only IS too futile for consideration hence
the present leader will receive practically unan-
nous Endorsement and reelection. Armed with
this mandate fresh from the people he Will
proceed 10 appoint the TO Ill the local Offices
Loyalty u the local boss Is usually the chief
quiremsur for nomination but loyalty 20 the boss
appoint adVisedly, because the last
apportionment has constituted districts
whelTungiy OF political complexion the
other 10 make a nomination oy the majority
party tantauount to election.
Hence, although the people have not yet learned
the fact the real control OF the government passes
from the hands OF the people into those OF the
politicians on primary day. not on Election Day.
FOR by the latter date contests have usually be-
by reserving their interest for Election Day and
ignoring primary day they are barking up the
wrong tree little In the nature or pollCaI reform
can Be expected accomplished
New-York tribune., 1907-09-23
4 TROUBLESOME LEGACY.
Russian Tiezcs Of Second Meeting
for WOrlds Peace.

St Petersburg, Sept 22-As the patron of the
second Hague peace conference official Russia
is slow to admit that II has been barren OF re-
suits and persists in the hope that the intricate
controversies now dragging in slow discussion
will terminate in something of permanent BEN
eft. II is pointed out that the conference re-
sembles the former Polish Diet, having mega
tive veto and lacking a working majority, thus
enabling individual powers TO retard the entire
course of proceedings, and that the subjects
before the conference are of such extreme mo-
ment as to preclude the possibility Of arriving
at a speedy decision.
In spite of the forced optimism here, however.
it becomes apparent that Russia has regarded
the conference from the start bothersome
and untimely legacy from the late Count Lams-
dorf former Minister OF Foreign Affairs, which
it fostered and put through by necessity with
out much conviction Of its usefulness. Neither
the internal affairs OF Russia nor conditions
abroad such as to permit Russia to launch
sweeping policies pledge willing aid to them.
With the Anglo-German and Japanese-American
troubles looming on the horizon the moment was
unripe for clothing the broad principles of in
ternational amity and justice in the form OF
obligatory statutes.
AS the principal European states have en-
ployed the conference too transparently a
laws of war for use when occasion demands.
Russia, having prudently restricted the field Of
discussion has held NJ. Nelidoff and NJ. Martens
with tight reins and several times the Marine
Ministry in particular has refused adherence to
the proposals regarding the international prize
court before minute examination Of their pro-
visions in view OF contingencies affecting the
Russian navy.
The principal groups of questions, namely
those concerning the international prize court
the Permanent Court of Arbitration and the
codification Of the rules OF naval warfare are
counted as valuable beginnings but the gross
result Of the conference is said here to pertain
rather to the regulation of war than to the
promotion of peace.
Among the results of the conference the
trance of the South American states into the
family of nations called 'the discovery of a
sixth continent" Is counted not the least
notable. 1t is apparent that the personal ability
of some OF the South American delegates has
suggested to European diplomats exagger-
ated idea of the future of the Latin American
+-ia-
New-York tribune., 1907-09-23
HOPE TO AVERT RAILWAY STRIKE
No Hasty Action To Be Taken by Employees
in Great Britain.

London, Sept. 22.-The indications to-day
rather favored the idea that a strike of the
railway employees will be averted. Mr.. Bell.
NJ. P, the leader of the strike movement. ad-
dressing a large body of railway men at Cardiff
to-day, adopted moderate tone. He explained
that even If ballot of the workingmen favored
a strike. the men would not be called out i'm
medatey but that renewed efforts would be
made to induce the railway directors 10 recon-
slider their decision not TO grant the demands OF
the men. He realized, ne said that a strike
would be terrible calamity, and said that he
intended to exhaust every means reach d
peaceful solution of the trouble. Large meet
ings OF railway men were held throughout the
country to-day to discuss the situation.
New-York tribune., 1907-09-23
PLANS MADE At CANTON.
Preparations for Dedication of the
McKinIeu Memorial.

Canton. Ohio, Sept. 22-Thousands Of persons
rom many parts Of the country will gather IN
Canton a week from tomorrow 10 honor again the
lnernorv of the late President William Mckinley
On that day the splendid and imposing memorial
built by contributions from hundreds Of thousands
Of persons in this and other countries and erected
under the direction Of the Mckinley Memorial AS
sociation Will be dedicated
President Roosevelt will be the principal speaker
Of the occasion and other distinguished men VIII
make addresses. TIE President viii arrive on
special train at 1915 o'clock on the morning of Sep
rernber 80 and viii leave here 4O5 o'clock in the
afternoon
Among the noted men who viii be here are Secre-
tary Wilson. Secretary Garfield. Senators Burrows
and Smith. of Michigan: John Mitchell, General
Corbin. Mayor Reyburn cf Philadelphia and many
Congressmen.
The ceremonies at the tomb will be preceded by
imposing parade. made up OF military bodies
and civic organizations. The United States Army
Will be represented by the 23d Regiment, in COM
naand of Colonel Philip Reade; a squadron Of the
the jamestown exposition. which have been or
dered 70 come to Canton, and by battalons from
Fort Wayne. Detroit and Fort Thomas
The Ohio National Guard Will be represented by
the entire 9Th and sth regiments Many of the
members of the Grand Army OF the Republic VIII
take part in the parade Conspicuous among them
will the survivors OF the sd Mr. Mchinley's
regiment in the Civil War Among the civic or
ganizations VIII be commanderies Of knights Tenn
plar and political clubs.
The body Of the martyred President and that OF
from the vault in westlawn Cemetery. where the
By soldiers Of United States Army for six
New-York tribune., 1907-09-23
HOW FEATHERsON IS TO BE BEATEN.
Tekulsky Makes Statement Explaining
How This Is to Happen.

AS Is proper on the part of an up-to-date man.
ager. Morris Tekulsky, who has had charge of the
campaign of Edward v. Nicholson TO unseat
Maurice Featherson the Democratic leader of
the 10Th Assembly District. gave out last night
statement showing Just how his candidate was
gong TO win hands down." etc. Incidentally 1t
may be said here that men close to Charles F..
Murphy say he does not hope TO defeat Featherson
MI Tekulskys statement does not lack the per-
sonal note. II have groomed number of candi-
dates in my time with a loser" he says.
and can see no reason to believe my record in
this respect will be changed He adds:
1T is Featherson himself who has gained for the
10Th District the unenviable sobriquet OF the
foetida belt and it is thing be proud of.
Me- Featherson has already the crop of stop
thief! saying he feared unlawful methods would
be used to deieat him. That is the cry OF beaten
man, and there is plenty OF cumulative evidence In
the spectacle Of hitherto unbeatsn boss Of the
New-York tribune., 1907-09-23

ance thus has spelled the end of the legislative
career OF who for nearly decade played no
unimportant part in the affairs OF the lower house
The county convention Of Washington County.
which was held at Fort Edward last week. marked
a renewal of political prominence on the part OF
Isaac V. Baker. The convention passed resoiu-
tious indorsing ex-senator Bracket as candidate
for the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Senate district
in case the Court OF Appeals should decide soi'i7
time before election day that an election OF Sem
ators must be held this year. There were Whispers
around the convention hall that in case Mr.
Brnckett did not for that honor when the
next Senate election around Mr. Baker might
be averse to the trip TO Albany. E r. NOT
ton of Granville the present Assemblynan. pre-
sented to the convention the name OF James D
Parker, OF Salem. to succeed him
as.emb1vman George Fl. whitney, OF Mechanic
VILE has been renoninated by the Republicans OF
Saratoga County for the fourth time. He Is sure
OF reelection.
Efforts TO bring about Independence League
Endorsement Of the Democratic ticket in Chernuns
County particularly OF the candidacy or Coionei
David c. Robinson, OF former Governor Lucius
Robinson for the Assembly to defeat Sherman More
land the majority leader in the lower house have
set all Elmlra by the ears Some OF those efforts
eliminated IN a short but brisk free-for-aI al
the Independence Leagues county convention. since
which time friends of Mr.. Moreland and disguised
Ieag1ers have shouted vociferously that Albert
H BeardsIey a well known Democratic worker or
Elmira hustled Chairman Cross from the stage
and that Democrats in the body OF the hall
usurped places OF the rightful League delegates
to the convention. They declare that Beardsley
ct a Republican caucus in 1885 assaulted Repuo-
Ncan worker who objected 20 his running Re
publican caucus although at that time he was q
Democrat The resultant muddls caused an FL
mira man TO exCIaim fervently a few days ago:
When Allie Beardsley. II d. Wilcox. Roe Reilly
Daniel Sheehan. David c. Robinson. John 3.
StanchfeId and Harry Bogart all find themselves
I'm the same boat Il Is time for the average cit-
zen 10 pinch himself and ask who Is being finn
fammed" Nevertheless II conditions IN Chemuns
County continue as the Indications point at pres
eut Mr MoreIand will have hard run for re-
ole eth
New-York tribune., 1907-09-23
MULAI HAFIGS APPEAL.
Letter TO European Ministers IN
dicatiOns of an Action.

Tangier, Sept. 22-The European representa-
tives here have received copies of a letter writ
ten by Muai Haf1g In which he blames the
present Sultan for the anarchy in Morocco and
points out that his action in assuming power is
supported by the teachings Of the Koran. He
asks The powers TO remain neutral in the con-
test between the Sultan and himself and as
sures them that Europeans viii be protected
wherever ne has the power TO protect them.
Latest advices from Morocco City report that
Mulai Haf7g is marching toward Casablanca with
the object of trying to induce the Chaouias
tribesmen to Join him in an attack or Sultan
A6S-sl-Aziz al Rabat
New-York tribune., 1907-09-23

ciple of arbitration. the recognition OF the Fie
Of neutrals the institution of an fnteriiati
nrze court. the discovery by Europe of South
Americas influence in international affairs ana
through South Americas initiative the aoohtioh
Of the forcible collection of debts, the declara-
ton Of the nations In favor Of obligatory aroi-
tration and the humanization of war in many
directions. They also say that the air has been
cleared on other points. and add: I'VE kno"
where we stand, and where the points OF danger
a.
New-York tribune., 1907-09-23
ssD-EL-6ZIZ GAINS STRENGTH

Tangier, Sept 22.-Sultan Abd-el-Aziz camped
at Lallaito. two days march from Rabat on
Thursday. BIS escort is now swelled to 10000
al the tribes furnishing contingents as the
Sultan passes along, even those previously re-
ported as hostile.
New-York tribune., 1907-09-23

affairs Of state The exact location OF the hunt
ing camp Will not be announced until II is estap-
nshed The camp life Will be shared by MI
NcIIhenny. Dr. Rixey and few other intimate
friends and they viii have the services Of local
guides The party will be IN camp from Oc-
tober 5 TO p.
New-York tribune., 1907-09-23

aoth District making personal house to house. aD-
peals for support"