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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-22
STILL HOPE OF PEACE.
ActiUe Work in Central america
Necessary, HO7ceUer.

Washington, Feb. 21.-According TO Ambassa-
dor Creel. of Mexico, and Minister Corea. Of
Nicaragua both of whom to-day saw Secretary
Root. neither Nicaragua nor Honduras has de-
clared war against the other Secretary Root
was told that some Honduran troops clashed
with about twenty thirty Ntcaraguans on the
frontier and that the latter were driven back to
Nicaragua. Ambassador Creel said, however,
that although the affair was unfortunate it new
e-theless has not interfered with the negotiations
for the arbitration TO which the Presidents OF
both Nicaragua and Honduras have agreed.
The Ambassadors report Of the collision be-
tween the Nicaraguan and Honduran forces
were conflicting. each side claiming a victory.
The one fact TO be gathered from them was that
the situation was serious. and the controversies
between Honduras and Nicaragua had reached
the point that absolutely demanded active work
by America and Mexico TO prevent a struggle.
Mexico City Mex. Feb. 21.-Dr. Baltazar Es-
tupinian. Minister from Salvador and Honduras,
to-day received message from President Esca-
lon OF Salvador further confirming the report of
the actual outbreak Of hostiitieS between Hon
duras and Nicaragua. The message says that
Nicaraeuan soldiers have invaded Honduras and
that one encounter has taken place In Hondurau
territory. The Honduran soldiers are said 70
have captured proclamations purportng TO es-
tablish provisional government in Honduras,
signed BY men said to he revoutiOnists. who are
fighting with President Zelaya's forces.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-22
FORM RELIEF COMlTTTTEE
Bishop Potter Heads Body to did
Starring Russians.

Russian famine relief committee with Bishop
Henry c. Potter at its head, organized at a
meeting held last evening at the New York School
Of Philanthropy, in the United Charities Building.
The call for the meeting was signed by J. Pier
pont Morgan. Jacob H schff, James speyer, Presi-
dent Butler Of Columbia, Bishop Greer Professor
Edward T. Devine, Felix Adler and r. Fulton Cut
ting. Dean Kirchwsy, Of Columbia. called the
meeting TO order, and Mr.. Cutting became chair
man OF the meeting. Jacob H. Schff sent a mes
sage Of regret, in which he said: The American
people while abhorring the action and methods OF
the Russian government, have grievance against
the Russian people. for whose suffering so fire.
ouentIy increased by famine affecting so large a
part of the population, the Americans have the
warmest sympathy. to which, sure, If properly
aPsabed they M gs pTacfbPl sssp and
member OF the Council Of the Empire during the
dentials from the United zemstvos famine relief
committee TO enlist aid for the starving people Of
Southeastern and Central European Russia showed
specimens OF the black bread upon which the
PeegS turf rsther tsn bread The Samples
from chowba-Abdoui were made Of mashed acorns
Kashvoro were made entirely of acorns, and from
told Of the awful conditions now prevailing in the
famine provinces and said that in all thirty million
three fanines in Russia during the last siteen
years and that mi millions Of people have died OF
worst OF all because OF the failure of the crops
1895 and 1906 because Of drouth.
Sahara exports annually about one-tentn of the
annual n exports OF Russia" said Mr. ShishkoF.
for five months dollar"
After electing Bishop Potter president of the
relief committee. resolution offered by Dean
Kirchwey constituting those present a general
committee. under the of the Russian Famine
Relief Committee for the purpose OF collecting
funds and distributing food and other necessartes
| OF life 10 the sufferers from the famine.
The following appointed an executive COM
mittee: r. Fulton Cutting chairman. Edward T.
Devine. George Foster Peabody, Isaac y. Selignan
Robert c. Ogden, Jacob H. Schiff the Rev. Thomas
; c. Hail. George A. Plumpton, ". Barclay Parsons
| Q. G. Willard, Professor Henry r. Seager. H. G.
smboytch1 MsreeiI I Harley Dodge Samuel
berger ana George ". Kirchwey The Morton
| Trust Company was appointed temporary treasurer
OF the committee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-22
STILL ALITE ON WRECK.
Hopes Of Rescue of Those Holding
On-S0me of Those aboard.

London, Feb. 90. AS a NAT an early hour
this morning the Great Eastern Railway Com
pany received a dispatch from the authorities
at Hook of Holland saying: up TO the present
time only one passenger. Captain Parkinson
has been saved. There are still some people
alive on the wreck and we hope to rescue them
tonight"
Up to the hour of fling this dispatch the mes
sages from Hook of Holland do not Indicate
that any more persons have been rescued.
Among those who We're on board were Frau
lein Sch6ne, of the Mannheim Court Opera. who
last week sang the Wagnerian parts of Elsa
and Elizabeth at Covent Garden: NJ. Orelio,
barytone of Amsterdam. and NM. SteIlmach
and Memmler. who all sang minor parts, and
Frauein Buttel. of the Court Theatre at Berlin.
and Fraulein Gobel OF the Court Theatre at
Dresden who acted as leaders of the chorus in
the Covent Garden season.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-22
FEAR MORE MASSACRES.
East Side Hebre7cs alarmed by Re
ports from Russia.

Hundreds Of Hebrews living in the lower East
Side fear that massaCres similar to the klshneh
outbreaks are imminent in Russia This fear Is the
outgrowth OF numerous letters and private dis
patches recently received here from various parts
Of Russia. They indicate the approaching dissolu-
ton OF the Douma and then Will follow conditions
similar to those existing before the Douma was
established according to the writer's Alexis Aladyn,
who Is best known the leader Of the peasant
party Of the first Russian Douma. IS now in this
city His secretary speaking for him yesterday,
said that Aladyn thought free hand would prob
ably be given 10 any one attempting the organiza-
ton of massacres IN Russia after the dissolution
Of the Douma.
When the famous manifesto OF last October was
issued AIadyin was the first 10 return to Russia.
He went to St. Petersburg. via Finland. He went
directly 10 tbs workingmen, and during the De
cernber strike was one Of the leaders. When the
Douma election began 20 be talked OF his villagers
asked him to accept their nomination. He at once
formed an electoral committed but upon receiving
secret information that he might he taken any
time he left the country. When he returned 70 the
capital he found himself elected 70 the DouGla..
One Of the letters telling about conditions in
Russia. which received IN this city few days
ago reads follows
aut6orS Ss that e soR Of have boz
nS a oPsS bee R aTed Is bT a 6e as 10 @
the massacre Of last october.
Another letter from Odessa. addressed TO son
in this city. read:
A repetition of last years massacre is inevitable.
For Gods sake, send money for the family TO
get Of here before all killed.
1t was also learned from some who have received
private dispatches that an attempt would be made
20 abandon the Douma. The dispatches also indi-
cate that the end Of the Douma is to come through
a series OF internal disorders. 'posroms' mainly.
which will give the reactonary element excuse for
having the imperial government declare that the
converting Of the Douma would be impossible under
the circumstances
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-22
ALL LIES, SAYS BAILEY.
Teras Senator Continues Denial of
CHARGES against Him.

Austin Tex Feb. Ex-senator Bailey re-
sumed his testimony to-day before the Iesisla-
tive investigating committee He said that ne
regretted more than anything else the stain that
has been placed on the Texas Legislature be-
cause OF charges made that he had bought
his election TO the Senatorship. He said the
charges were silly and outrageous. and those
who knew the personnel Of the Legislature also
knew that the members were not pUrChasable.
The charges, he said were Of no consequence,
and he branded them as viCiously false. Mr..
Bailey said one paper in the state printed
statement that ne had employed fifteen bar
tenders IN town in North Texas 70 serve his
friends. He said he merely cited this one ease
to the committee 70 Illustrate what desperate
and outrageous methods his enemies were using
10 blacken his reputation.
Senator Bailey was asked about the Federal
Court Fee bill in the Indian Territory. ana ths
charge relative 10 it.
That's downright, infamous faIsehood from
beginning To end" said AR Bailey "Tleres
not word Of truth I'm H."
Referring 10 the clerkship OF J. ". Philips n
the federal government and the charge that
Bailey had borrowed money from Phillips Bailey
said: Il paid Phillips all 1 ever owed him"
As 70 the charge regarding the S-eSer and
Labatt contract for government mules. NI-.
Bailey said: THAT Is a pure and unadui-erated
lie I simply did for SteEer what I would have
done for any constituent" This was IT, answer
10 the charge that Bailey had used his influence
with the government 20 get it TO accept mules
from contractors and had received n fee for his
services Not one cent old SET for this service
a FRIEND said Bailey.
The charge alleging conspiracy with specified
uewspa perS 90 subyeUt the Will of the common
people Bailey characterized as being zoo i5-o-c
To deserve answer. and said thar the charge that
he had accepted a fee from the Watc-s-E .7rSs
oil Company lie
Concerning the charge that Bailey had fur
nished funds in the TeNis County pFius-~F wiz
ness said. Il never spend money in politics.
He asserted that his fee from che Security OF
Company was no secret although he saw nc
reason why he shoAld not have told IT IT, u
this concern is part of the standard OH Trust
ne said lit goes 10 show that this trust is ltz7t-
ing me"
Charges - and %. relating 70 alleged larss
financial transactions with John w. Gates. were
read Bailey said he had borrowed S22-fa from
Gates. and has paid back St500e. Ha said Ia
borrowed this $4,000 from the American EN-
change National Bank, OF Dallas. Il am 20 ray
the rest of the money when 7 sell some horses
Gates and l own, he said.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-22
THE RUSSIAN ELECTIONS.
Fec Former Members of Parliament
Retwned-S0me of Those Chosen.

St. Petersburg, Feb 22.-The returns from the
national elections show no change in the pro-
portion of returned delegates. The Right party
continued 10 make fractional gains az the eX-
pense of the Constitutional Democrats. The
twelve peasants returned from the Province OF
Podolia are mostly nliterate. and swell the num-
Der of Indefinites.
At . o'clock this morning the returns sho"eu
tnat 395 members of parliament had been elect
ed namely SO Monarchists, 50 Octobersts anu
Moderates. 81 Progressives, 66 Constituency
Democrats $50 members Of the Lett party ="
Nationalist and p Indefinites
The small number of former members OF pa =
lament reelected is attracting attention. OuI
of three hundred former delegates who We're
perfectly eligible barely TWENTY-FIVE up 10 the
present time have been rechosen. -.
Prominent leaders of the Left party deny tnaI
they intend TO hasten the wrecklns OF rama
ment. 49,, 800.
The list of successful candidates in the prov
ince of OreI includes Professor Serge Bulgakon
Christian Socialist. and Alexander StakoNlch,
one Of the most active of the Consututionai
Democrats the exposer of the Gurko-hlGNaI
grain relief contract. and brother or MlchaeI
Stakoyich the Regeneratonist. The list ioI
TuIa nr0y-iDce includes Count BObrinsky ana
Prince Ourusoff big landowners. the peasants
Zahelin and Mikhailin. who are MonarchlStS'
and NJ Tchinkoff who is a constitutional DEM
ocrat. ,, =.
The Constitutional Democrats have carried st
Petersburg The count is not finished nut lley
already have q majority in the Electoral COLLEGE
and viii control six seats ir Parliament. The
Socialists carried a single precinct having nine
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-22
EFFORTS At RESCUE.
4 Fee Persons Clinging to Wreck
IifebOat Unable to Reach Them.

Hook OF Holland Holland Feb. 21--The after
part OF the wrecked steamer Berlin did not slip
into deep water. az the people on shore at first
believed. but seems 10 be firmly embedded in
the sandhank. Al noon there were stiu a few
persons on board apparently clnsng 10 the
wreckage. and it was hoped II might be possible
10 effect their rescue at low tide. During hiEh
water. at the height OF the storm. the waves
shut off ell view OF the wreck. which led 10 the
belief that TO trace OF the Berlin had been left.
The recediug tide however, revealed the re
mains Of her stern. with a handful of sur
vivors.
The only person who thus far has succeeded IN
reaching the shore is Captain Parkinson, of Bel
fast Ireland Thirty-three bodies have been
recovered including those Of five members OF
the crew
The Hfeboat Captain Jansen, which has q
record Of 1886 lives saved. made desperate efforts
all day long to reach the wreck and rescue any
possible survivors. Many times the lifeboat and
the tug that accompanied It were flung back on
the shore Three times communication with the
Berlin was established. but each time the life
boat parted her anchor and hawser and was
swept away. Once she was within ten yards OF
the wreck and her crew could hear the cries OF
the survivors clinging to the stern of the Berlin
The boiling sea. however. made nearer ap-
proach impossible and the Ifeboat was com
PEELED to put back.
According TO stories related by eyewitnesses.
the Berlin took the channel entrance correctly
and was making her way between the piers.
when suddenly she was seen to turn around as
though her engnes-had stopped. and a moment
later she was dashed against the jetty.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-22
NEW BATTLE EXPECTED.
HONDUR4N ARMY ACTIVE.
Three NicarQguan Generals Re
ported Killed in action.

san Salvador. Feb. 2L-The government Of
Honduras yesterday telegraphed 20 the govern
rnents Of the Central American states circular
note in which II declined responsibility for the
present war, saying that the Nicaraguan
government after provoking war, had Invaded
Ionduran territory and opened hostilities.
Reports from the front received here are TO the
effect that the Honduran troops lost the en-
gagement of February IS and that three Mic
araguan generals were killed in this fight Hon
duran troops are now taking up positions IN
front Of the enemy. and battle is expected.
JOAQUIN Samson and Julian Trias, respectively
the minister and confidential agent Of Nicaragua
10 Salvador. were to-day sent back to Nicara-
guam territory.
Panama. Feb 21.-The Associated Press to-
day received the following dispatch from Ieeu-
cigaIpa- Honduras, signed by Manuel BoniIla'
President OF Honduras:
Without declaration Of war Nicaragua IN
vaded Honduran territory. The Nicaraguah
troops were repealed in the first encounter. Hon
duras trusts in the triumph of justice
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-22
CAR And CZARINA SAFE.
Unfounded Rumor Reaches st.
Petersburg from London.

St Petersburg, Feb. 21.-The reports spread
abroad to-day that the Emperor and the En-
press had been assassinated are utterly and alb
solutely without foundation. There was not
even a rumor Of the occurrence here until 1t was
telegraphed in from London.
The executive committee of the Russian reVoIu-
rionarv party Of this city had heard nothing last
evening Of the report OF the assassination OF Inc
car save the published denial. They talked as Il
they would not be surprised at any time to hear OF
such an occurrence DR. Paul Captain, secretary OF
the committee. said:
II would not astonish much TO hear OF the
assassination Of the Gar some time soon II, ne
should not be assassinated now. Before the last
Douma assembled il was thought that CONCESSIONS
would be made the people, and the reVo4ltioldIE
PARTY decided that he would not be assassinated
When the Douna assembled, however. the expected
concessions made. and it is likely that me
programme OF the revOlutionists has been chargeq
/ know that the feeling among them has been grow
ing bitter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-22
NEED OF FOOD IN CHINA.
Representative of Relief Committee
C1ticises Officials.

Shanghai. Feb PIN report forwarded 20
Tuan Fang the Viceroy OF Nan King Captain
Kirton, the representative OF the Foreign Fam
inc Relief Committee, emphasizes the incompe-
tence Of the Chinese officials IN dealing with
the famine situation. He estimates that ten
million persons are involved. half OF whom are
doomed unless the government takes energetic
measures and adopts modern methods. Captain
Kirton suggests that foodstuffs should he rushed
from all practical quarters, and he protests
against tho bitter feeling displayed against in
dependent foreign investigation by highly placed
Chinese who, while processing sympathy with
the famine sufferers, offer deliberate obstruction
Ihe operating OF foreign relief
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-22
JAPANESE TREATY PLANS
Convention Expected To Be Ready
Before Nert Congress Meets.

Washington Feb. 21.-Viscount Aoki called AZ
the State Department to-day talk with Sec
Rotary Root over the programme 10 be followed
IN conducting negotiations for the preparation
OF treaty in regard TO the restriction OF Japan
csc coolie immigration into the United States
As the ambassador had been fully informed
Of all the steps leading up 70 the passage Of
the Immigration act. and. in fact, had really
suggested the adoption of measures to exclude
japanese without passports, he not dis
posed 10 criticise adversely what had been done
by Congress.
Therefore, the way to resume negotiations for
the projected restrictive treaty regarded as
open, and II is believed that before the assem-
bling Of the next Congress the new convention
viii be ready for the consideration Of the Senate
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-22
c. p. SHEA NOT GUILTY.
President of Transfers and His is
SoCiGtsS 90 Free.

Chicago. Feb S--CorueIus p. Shea. president OF
the International Brotherhood Of TcluSte~= ard
his fellow defendants who have been on trial on a
charge 81 conspiracy committed during enc team
sers' strike against the dePartmep, stores ID chi
cage two years aSo, We're found not Eailry by 8
Jury In the Criminal Court tonight. The jury r.
ported 10 the after being OUT nearly -FOUR
hours. This the second trial of the case, tEs
first Jury disagrceinE. The second trial vas N
direct contrast to the first, owing 20 the quick
progress made. 1t was begun on February l. Tie
first trial lasted 1877 days
The chief Witnesses for the state we're Albert
YOUNG. president Of rival te9TStsrs. OrS5Ut-S-
ton and two others OF the original defendants ell
Of whom turned states evidence early in the Tor
mer trial
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-22
PHENIx NATIONAL gANk,s GROWTH

The second annual detailed statement Of the
Phenix National Bank. giving the condition as set
forth in the report 70 the Controller Of the Cur
rency as of the close Of business on January 2s.
shows material growth IN the last year TIE sur
plus fund, which in the report of January o. 1906
stood ut $4,000 on January 26 1897 100000;
and the undivided profits. deducting current ex-
peuses and taxes paid. have increased in the same
period from SS6e2S to sl6567. The amount reserved
for taxes s. 2SS IN the 1905 January report and
$2SS7s in 1897. Loans and discounts are s. $3.50 a25
comparing with &,l5S6i5 ear ago. Deposits in
GLIDING certified checks and cashiers chez ks. are
@NS,lA The bank also holds 100000 United States
deposits. but a year ago held mona
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-22
NAY BE l42 LIVES LOST
Continued from first page.

ca bin passage and who decided not to sail on the
Berlin on account of the roughuess OF the sea Is
on the list made public.
With the exception OF the members Of the
German opera company there were only four
women and two children among the passengers,
the other travellers being chiefly business men,
many of them natives OF Holland, returning
home after visiting England. Among the latter
were several diamond merchants, who doubtless
carried valuable parcels OF diamonds, and be-
sides, the purser had IN his safe packages OF
diamonds valued at several thousand pounds
sterling.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-22
HOUSE or LORDS REFORM
Bill Introduced for Reconstruction
ON PdriIY Electric Basis.

London. Feb 21.-In the House of Lords to-
day Lord Newton introduced his bin proposing
the reconstruction Of the House on a partly cleo
tive basis. He seeks to remove the excessive
preponderance of hereditary peers by stipulating
qualification through service 10 the state or
previous election. and provides for a certain
number of elected peers and for the nomination
by the Crown Of life peers. these not TO exceed
one hundred I'm number
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-22
HERRING FISHERY REGULATION.
Newfoundland Protests Against the Modus
Vivendi as Arranged.

81. Johns. y. F.. Feb 21.-The Legislative Coun-
eli, the upper house Of the Newfoundland Lesisla-
ture to-day adopted by a vote Of Il 10 an address
70 Lord Egin. British Secretary OF State for the
Colonies. protesting against the nlodus yivendi
ranged last October between the British and
can governments for the regulation of the herring
fishery on the west coast OF the island. The
lower house adopted the same address last week
by & vote OF D 70 3. The address. which will be
presented 70 the Governor tomorrow for trans
mission TO London sets forth that the modus vi
veRdi agreed upon by the governm en- IS
without the British officials consulting the New
foundiand government or endeavoring 10 learn the
views OF the residents Of the colony.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-22
NORTHERN CAPITALISTS IN VIRGINIA.

Norfolk. Va. Feb PA party of fifty sixty
Northern capitalists arrived here to-day from
Philadelphia and Baltimore trip 10 last sew
era days The capitalists include Cor the most part
those interested in the holdings of the Norfolk and
Portsmouth Traction Company, which now controls
practically all OF the traction lines in this
Virginia south of Hampton Roads. covering some
thing l29 miles. In the party Governor
Stokes and Frank O. Briggs, United States Sena-
tor-elect OF New Jersey
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-22
NO MENTION OF JAPAN AT CONFERENCE

washington, Feb. Alt said the White
House to-day that the conference held there yes
terday afternoon by the President. Secretary
Metcalf and the General Board of the navy had
no bearing on the relations between the United
States and Japan and the advisability os an in
crease of the naval strength in Pacific waters.
Japan was not mentioned during the discussion
The conference, il further stated, had do
in part with the general question of the personnel
Of the navy and other kindred matters IN which
the President is interested and which he often dis
cusses with his naval advisers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-22
JAPANESE WANT TO KNOW
Question for Government about San
Francisco Situation.

Toxic, Feb. PA written Interpolation re-
garding the san Francisco school question was
presented to the government to-day by a mem
Der of the House Of Representatives. The reply
OF Foreign Minister Hayashi is expected in a
few DAYS.
The ia panese Of San Francisco have cabled a
strong appeal 10 Toxic, asking the government
TO support their cause and pointing out that
the restriction of Japanese immigration would
eventually result in the extinction OF their COM
patriots residing in san Francisco.
The japanese newspapers have not COM
mented on this appeal up - the present.