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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-01
READY TO BID ON CANAL
Syndicate Would Make offer Under
Modified Specifications.

Large contracting firms in this city who have
garded the specifications Of the Panama Canal con
tract devised by Theodore p Shonts
speculative TO attract Them made Il known yes
terday that they would become bidders for tina
contract in rivalry with William J. oliver II tho
specifications modified. a Tribune reporter
informed that IN the Isthman Canal
Commission consented to certain notifications and
President Roosevelt signihed a wish to have new
bids, under conditions. several OF the
tracing firms Of this city would combine 10 form
a syndicate, and that such a syndicate would have
control Of unlimited capital and the best engineer
ing talent be found IN the world.
\ member OF a large contracting firm who has
been in consultation with other large firms in the
city said: we do not believe the government viii
be able 70 make satisfactory contract under the
present specification which great risks
for a contractor. and therefore create speculation
IN the BIDDING We refused bid for the contract
for that reason, although had understanding
by which could have formed the strongest
There should be a modification Of the specihca-
ton by which the contractor might be penalized
to the extent Of many millions II tho work was
not finished in the time be fixed by commits
sion vet appointed. There also should be
change in the specification which provides that the
government shall choose and purchase all mGChln-
cry and supplies We could get the machinery at
and the time get Just the kind OF ma
chinery wanted TO use. As TO supplies the con-
tractor should be allowed 10 buy them under the
supervision OF government officer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-01
REPORT ON COPYRIGHT BILL.
Would Prohibit Performance of Music for
Profit Without Owners Consent

Washington Jan. SL-The text OF the report OF
the House Committee on the Copyright bill. which
was presented yesterday, was made public to-day.
The report deals especially with the general ques-
ton OF depositing with the Librarian Of Congress
copies of copyrighted books and tho special ques-
lions of mechanical musical devices. Commenting
on the requirement Of existing law that TWO com
plete copies Of a book be deposited with tho Ii
brarian later than the first day Of publication,
the committee says:
The failure OF shipping clerk TO that the
copies reasonably forward To Washington may
copyrights have been lost because by some acct
dent mistake This requirement was not com
provides that after copyright has been secured by
de1osted in he Copyright Office or in the mail
addressed to the register OF GopyIlghis two com
copies not be promptly deDositec. tho register OF
Copyrights may any time after publication. upon
right deposit them, and IN default OF the deposit
OF the copies within one month from any part OF
the United States except an outlying teTnt4ral
months from any outlying teIiitorla possession or
the United states, or from any i9reEn cou.ry t,g
Copyright.
on the question Of music copyright the report
says:
More time given BY the commit.ee to the ne
consideration OF thE PToFlsi"m IIam XII sSsn Go
involving the right to reproduce by mechanical
pending before the supreme Court OF me United
States and your committee felt that further egis,
lation regarding this matter should lie postponed
iIntT We can know what construction the court will
give 10 tho existing law
Your committee FELT that the public performance
# = musical composition without first obtaining
the consent Of the copyright proprietor should not
be prohibited in all cases but only when the public
performance is for profit. For that reason what
was known as Para graph o i'm the original hill and
the last part OF Paragraph T. in The new draft
have been eliminated. The only provision I'm the
ed tO House regarding the reprOdGC-
ton Of copyrighted music ny chanical means is
found IN Paragraph r. OF Section J il
stands Your committee believes that y this is
enacted into law it viii simply prohibit the public
performance for profit Of copyrighted music. with
OUT the consent Of the proprietor by any means
whatever. whether mechanical or otherwise.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-01
WITHDRAW CANAL PLANS
State Board Grants Request Of
Engineer SEere.

Albany Jan Sat the first meeting os TIA nsv
state canal board this afternoon q request n&ds
by State Engineer Skena for the withdrawal %
plans submitted by sx-State Enginsar Harry a
Van Alstyne tor proposed barge canal work In
various parts OF the state granted The plans
call for the expenditure OF between ss.0Oo.ooo and
So 900. In his request Mr. sksns said thai he
would like to have opportunity carefully 70 snr
anime the plans before tho board took action %
them.
Included In these plans 10 tho ons TO turn ths
Seneca River west OF Bsldwinsvlls 70 Seneca Laks
into a canal. involving tho expenditure oS $4,000
600. The other work Is IN various parts OF the
middle and eastern divisions. The board approved
the action OF the State Engineer IN fixing the an
nUal salary OF his oscial deputy, William r HuL
s.. 600.
The state land board also held it's first
meeting TO-DAY. Senator Fuller appeared to sx-
plain bill, introduced to-day amending the law
OF last year. permitting the exchange OF land be-
tween the state and the city Of New York The
state property RandRlfs Island, and this Is
proposed to be exchanged for ths F1atbush State
Hospital site which is owned By the city. Senator
Fuller explained that the bill put in to-day author
tees the land board 70 convey title TO lands under
water in Sunken Meadows. in Long Island sound
to make more satisfactory the title 10 RAN
dalrs Island
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-01
OPPOSES ARMAMENT DISCUSSION
Gerbany Does Not Favor Inclusion of Cues
tion in Programme at The Hague

Berlin, Jan. 2lProfessor de Mertens, the Rus
sian Imperial Councillor Of State, left Berlin for
Paris to-day. having learned the general attitude
or the United States and Germany toward The
Hague Peace Conference. The United States ap-
pears favor meeting early this summer and the
discussion of ornaments. although If the latter
meets opposition the United States viii not insist
Germany to be prepared To 60 into the con-
ference nj any time. and is ready discuss all the
subjects on the programme Of last March in an
earnest spirit Germany is not in favor. however.
OF raising the question Of ornaments at tho coming
conference
w T. stead. the English editor. had a long talk
Yesterday evening with Chancellor Bdlow, who
referred sympatheticay to the proposed conference
and the German governments friendly disposition
worlds peace. The Chancellor approved Mr.. Stead's
Of all the governments setting aside q
equal TO per OF their military appropriations
to he devoted promoting international good will
Regarding the discussion OF the arrest OF arma-
nents at The Hague. he spoke with great reserve
and referred 10 the saying that those who under
take to do much likely to do everything
had
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-01
NEU, LEGISLATIVE BILLS.
O'Bridn Measure PrOUides Amend
ments to Franchise Tar Lao.
~ Tsl.Eraph ID ne rrlhune. ]

Albany. Jan. s1-Important amendments 20 ths
Franchise Tax law, designed better 70 safeguard
cities interests. were presented to-day by As
semblyman John Lord O'Brian. His bill was pre-
pared by the Corporation Counsel and city authors-
ties OF Buffalo.
Ono provision Of his measure calls for annual
reports the State Tax commissioners. In sddt-
ton to information heretofore required. TO include
gross earnings. operating expenses including cost
Of permanent improvements a ssparats item.
earnings. assessed value OF tangible property.
capitalization at par, number of shares with par
value and market value. bonded Indebtedness and
a statement OF sums paid within the preceding
year under any agreement based on percentage OF
gross earnings.
Another amendment provides that such annual
reports shall be open TO inspection by state or
city officers. No such right OF inspection exists
now.
TO review an assessment the city tax district IN
which the special franchise is assessed shall b.
made party defendant. entitled to service Of all
papers. with the right offer proof OF value ~
franchise, that il assessed fun value
az what percentage of It's full value such special
franchise was assessed. and 70 meet all other ma
teriaI allegations
AssembIyman Brooks introduced a bill which. rs
thinks. would prevent any future trusts combi-
nations in restraint OF trade II defines trusts and
provides penalties fer Illegal restraint Of trade,
Assemblyman DUEL introduced bill providing
that executors administrators or others holding
trust funds may require bonds or guarantees OF
miums paid such guarantees or the purchase OF
securities may be paid OF the income. providing
the charge shall not be more than One-half OF !
per cent OF the par value OF the investments.
Senator Page Introduced measure which would
give legislative sanction the recent scientific de-
velopment, the telharmOnium- His measure
tends the privileges OF stringing wires and
struction Of lines now enjoyed by telephone com
panies to Corporations for the generation and dis
tr4butiOn OF music electrically Superintendent
Stevens OF the Department Of Public Works Il IN
terested N the Telharmoniuu1 company
Other bills introduced include those OF:
Mr. De Groot, amending tho railroad law as 20
fling consents OF property by providing that
such consents shall be void unless recorded within
sixty days with the reg1ster OF the county whore
such railroad IS situated"
Senator Hill amending the criminal code so as 20
require notice OF appeal from death sentence 70 b
served on the official In whose custody the defend
ant may be-
Mr. Harawitz amending the Stock Corporation
law as directors and officers. by making them
Jointly and ssverally liable for damages sustained
by reason OF falae representations made IN pzSs-
psctus
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-01
TOPICS AT HAGUE CONFERENCE.
This Government Hopes to Have Disarma-
ment and Drago Doctrine Considered

Washington Jan. Sit may be stated by author
,tv that neither the question Of international
armament dncudIng the Kindred subject Of resrio-
tion of armament nor the Dra2o doctrine will be
rlaced on the programme Of subjects TO be consld-
cred al the Hague conference when 1t meets next
limo or July. The programme % subjects for the
con ference is regarded closed ut this moment
nor viii il be formally added before the meeting
takes Mace. every effort Will he made 10 have
Inc conference consider the two subjects named
though this BE accomplished only by the act of
lion principals. VIII Ie9Gr" ~ affirmative vote
-, f-e conference to take up toi discussion any new
e-ricct beyond those contained in the programme
and II is the hope of the Washington government
,tat these sli-mportaut subjects-disarmaInent and
ne Jrago doctrine-will receive the favorable con-
sideration OF majority OF the delegates, enabling
them to he discussed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-01
TO SETTLE BACK TAXES.
Jackson H1aHts Conferences 1Cith
Ellison and Com pany LGz0yerS.
~ Telegraph - The Tribuns. !

Albany Jan. S1.-COnferences looking to ths
settlement # back franchise taxes owed by
the Western Union Telegraph Company and
the Manhattan Railway Company are being AZ
ranged by Attorney General Jackson, with the
lawyers for those concerns and Corporation
Counsel Ellison, of New York City. The Attor-
ney General tonight sent letters 20 Mr.. FL
lisou Rush TaggaTt, representing the Western
Union company. and Davies. Stone & Auerbach.
for the Manhattan company. asking II soma
date early in the week OF February II would b
satisfactory. His letter to Mr.. Taggart con-
tanned this clause:
My purpose is to have disposed OF as speedily
as possible all OF the old special franchise as
sessment matters and possibly such result can
be attained by a conference so far as assess
nents against your client are concerned. upon
2 basis satisfactory to the state.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-01
TROUBLE NOT FEARED.
AmlcobIe Solution Of japanese Prob
lem ETpected an WASHINGTON.

washington, Jan 31.-Representative Hayes to-
day made the following additional statement con-
corning the conference held at the White House
yesterday by the President and members of the
Cabinet with the California delegations
The California delegation IS pleased with the stu
alton with reference 10 Japan, developed the
conference We feel very hopeful that the result
Of this conference and others that will follow will
pc solution OF the Japanese difficulty that will
fOrnia
Speaking for himself. Mr. Hayes said:
that nation
It is said at the War Department, that no re-
ports have been received from any source iudi-
eating that the japanese I'm Hawaii have organized
secret military organizations and are drilling with
the view to acquiring control of the island.
Regarding the appeal Of the War Department to
Congress for an appropriation 10 complete the
defences OF Hawaii it IS denied that this appeal
between Japan and the United States but was
simply dictated by a desire TO put the house in
order in accordance with the plans formed at
least year ago by the military and naval officers
charged with the duty of defending the country.
Secretary Taft, on leaving the White House to-
day. said:
have stTiveR for years to suitable coast
defences for our outyirg dependencies. In the
case OF Hawaii l suppose Congress is more willing
to give what ask for than in the Philippines
show any indication of hostility to our government.
and We feel no hostility to Japan.
Sacramento. Call Jan. 8l--Ihe Governor sent to
the Senate to-day the telegram received from the
California delegation Washington. asking the
Senate TO take no further action on the japanese
question for the present The request VIII bs
granted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-01
VOTES FOR NEW HOSPITAL BUILDINGS.
Rogers Measure Passes the Assembly-Leg-
islative Week Ends

Albany, Jan. SL-Ths Legislative week ended to
day save for the psrfunctory sessions TO be held
in both houses tomorrow for the sole purpose OF
gaining a technical legislative day.
A few bills passed today, the most I'M
portant being that OF Mr.. Rogers making an sp-
propriatlon OF $S62 6oO for state hospital build
ings which was passed by the Assembly and sent
20 the Senate for concurrence.
The Assembly advanced TO the order OF hns4
passage q. H whitney's bill prohibiting the sale
OF cocaine and eucaine except on physicians pre-
scription, to be filled only once Mr.. oliver. the
minority leader made a plea for the bill. asking
for il the support of his Democratic colleagues. re-
CARELESS Of the fact that II was introduced by
Republican.
The Assembly advanced also the Young bin
authorizing automobile Insurance.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-01
RIVER AND HARB0R FIGHT.
Chairman Burton Opposes Mississippi Deep
Waterway.
From IN. -r4sun. Bureau

The Tribune Bureau
washington. Jan 3l-In the four ave days
fight in the House oyer the River and Harbor bin.
Chairman Burton in charge OF tho measure, will
be called on to face tho determined struggles one
IS over the Of $4,000 for harbor at Cold
Spring Inlet, Cape May In which the Democrats
show indications OF attempting mako political
capital and the other IS tho effort OF the Repre-
seutatlvea from the Middle West 10 obtain appro-
priauons for a deep waterway from tho Gulf Of
Mexico 70 the Great Lakes a. Chicago. No sooner
was the bill before the House, IN committee OF the
whole. to-day than evidences of numerous contests
were brought by = score OF other Representa-
tlyes With pet projects. None seemed satisfied TO
drop their fights after meeting defeat in the COM
1nittee room. but sll FASTENED 10 appeal to the
court Of resort, tho moor OF the House
without waiting for the men from the Middle
West attack him. Mr.. Burton. IN his opening
remarks on tho bin. explained why he opposed
to appropriation at this time for tho Mississippi
deep waterway He took firm position that the
dvisible project, no said, that had ever been un-
dertaken in River and Harbor bill To apprO-
urged not moro than SIX weeks. ahc 70 IeatVe on-
done the many projects which We're already under
way, or had been WaIuhS lot 3Ne OF ten year >.
would be rank injustice. Public opinion dii not
call FOR IT, ne said. This remark gave oppor-
tuuity for 70 ask him II the public had
demanded the Cold Spring appropriation
Mr. EarthOldt of Missouri, led the fight in favor
OF The deep waterway. The men who advocated
project in Congress. n" said, were neither sore
heads, nor suckers: ne merely believed something
was wrong with the judgment Of the chairman OF
The Committee on Rivers and HRrbors. He said Il
was a hght Of the East and South against the
West; but Peunsy lvauiaus dispelled the idea that
the East satisfied with the bill
OF Louisiana: Snapp. OF Illinois; Lawrence, of
Massachusetts: Coudrey, OF Missouri; Morrell and
Moore OF Pennsylvania; BannOn. of Ohio; Rhodes.
OF Missouri and the resident commissioner Of
Porto Rico Julio Larrinaga.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-01
CLAIMS AGAINST STATE DISMISSED
Ex-senator Nussbaum One Of Two Persons
Affected-Must Get Enabling Act.

Albany. Jan. 1.-Two claims against the state.
aggresating over $1,000. dismissed by tho
State Court OF Claims to-day. one filed by ex-
Senator Myer Nussbaum. OF New York for $4,000
Privileges and Elections in the hearings last
year the contested seats in Now York City.
The other claim, for S39.9SS was filed by Oliver
A Quayle. OF Albany. VINO a few years ago had
the state printing contract. Mr.. Quayle asked for
Sl4SS for balance due on the work and $4,000
for alleged breach of contract IN not giving him all
the work required by law. The contends that
because Of delays it had to send some OF the work
70 other printers.
Both claims were dismissed the ground that
ths claimants must first enabling act
from the Legislature, giving the court jurisdiction
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-01
AFTER HONDURAS LOTTERY
Department of Justice Decides to Take
Action at Once.

Washington. Jan. 3I.-As the result Of 4 conte"-
encc at tho Department Of Justice to-day. II was
decided 10 take steps designed 10 put an end 10
the op,ratious Of the Honduras National Lottery
Company in this country. Assistant Attorney Cen
e14I Cooley announced that indictments would at
once be returned against agents and employees Of
the company In Boston Mobile and Wilmington.
Del ny "a result of recent raids IN these ,ities in
which "A large number Of lottery tickets WCre
seized and agents OF the company arrested Tho
raids were the result of evidence collected by tho
Secret Service mon. and, according to the govern
rnent show Interstate shipments OF a large amount
OF lottery matter
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-01
NO COMMENT FROM MR. STEVENS.

Albany, Jan. Observation-Disclosures Stevens OF the
State Department Of Public Works this morning
declined make any comment the statement
from the White House that William !. oliver OF
Knoxville Tenn has not been assured in any way
OF the acceptance OF mis- contract for the construo
ton OF tire Panama Canal. Superintendent Stevens
IS associated with Mr.. Oliver in the matter as his
financial hacker
night to-morroM TO look the siLQa tlOn there.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-01
FOR COTTON EXCHANGE INVESTIGATION

"a aehiuatoH. Iau =. A sub-commttee Of five
members of the House Committee Interstate
auu Foreign Commerce TO-DAY decided by unani-
nous vote 10 recommend 10 the fun committee
that favorable report be made the Livingston
resolution providing for Investigation Of the
Kew York cotton Exchange b. the Department
- Commerce and Labor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-01
WESTON TO SUCCEED WOOD.

washington. Jan. n.-It was announced At tho
War Department to-day that II had bean finally
decided 10 place Major General John F. Weston
now IN command Of the Department OF Luzon, in
command OF the Philippine division on the relief
from that duty Of Major General Leonard Wood
General Wood is to take command OF the Atlantic
division with headquarters AT Governors Island
about July l. unless Lieutenant General MacAr-
thur decides to exchange his present command az
AAn Francisco for that poaA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-01
DECLINES TO JOIN w. J. OLIVER.

upon his return TO this city to-day telegram
TO w J. Oliver declining the offer TO associate him
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-01
CHILD LABOR BILL SIGNED.

H-ashissfou Jan 21.The President has ap-
proved fEc h1I au1 foriznE tho Secretary o. Com
y er-- and Labor 80 Investigate and report the
induefriaI social moral. educational and physical
oo1d tf0U ~ women and child workers in the
THltoa States
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-01
MAy AppoINT NEaRO sURvEYOR.

~ l,I,,-- -, .i-. E1..It vas said It the White
ti,,,e,.. ,o-,,e taat .he President has under
sideraton the name 90 Ralph Tyler. Negro. OF
columbus Ohio. for the place Of Surveyor of Gus
,onos al Cincinnati. II also said that up 70
his time no decision had been REACHED.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-01
TO COMPLETE ROMAN EXCAVATIONS.

Rome Jan SI.-The municipal authorities OF
Rome preparing 10 complete the excavations OF
all ancient monuments and ruins In the large
parks which form what is called the "Archeoio gica
Promenade" The project has been intrustsd to
Professor Boni- who IA director OF the excavations
a. tina Forum.