New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-19
Constant Reader Tells What He
Missed IN Last Weeks Papers.

And what has the world been doing for the
veek?'' asked Busy Man, as he seated himself in
IFS accustomed place.
There has been the usual number Of things going
M replied Constant Reader although nothing
" overshadowing Importance has occurred to dwarf
everything else. Interest here has not centred
upon occurrences in foreign lands. but in the pres
snce Of foreigners among US The japanese hero
the Manchurian campaign, General Baron Tame
motto Kuroki, has been in this city, and OF the
Uarships of Japan have anchored in waters. and
he sailors have been sightseeing in all parts of the
nty. The interest they have taken in what they
have has been fully reciprocaed by the people,
70 whom the Japanese jackies have been at
ractive novelty
did these warships take part in the naval vic
or1es of Japan in her with Russia
zone Of them did The cruiser Chtose in
Admiral Togo's feet before Port Arthur and at
tther places. and sank Russian vessels. She
built fl San Francisco in 1899 The other
iruiser, the Tsakuba, is of the latest vessels
ldded TO Japan's navy, and was built entirely in
that countryl
General Ruroki has been welcomed most heart
'y and has been the guest of the city at luncheon
ind dinner. has paid visits West Point and to
Governors Island and has seen nearly everything
especial interest He processes great admiration
Tor New York and the Characteristic hustling of
The people, and incidentally proved that he not
hcking in hustling qualities by visiting the Mayor
within few minutes of his arrival by ferry boat
from the train which brought him hither. He said
soon after his arrival: Il very much pleased
With everything I have seen in this great country
! hope my visit will do much to cement the strong
friendship which I know already exists between
he United States and Japan. like your people
ior they workers. like my own"
Another eminent foreigner, the Duke Of the
tbruzzi. the famous explorer, was in Philadelphia
IN his way this city, and will be followed by
he Italian warships which have been a the James
own exposition"
What progress has been made with Governor
Hughess utilities bill?'
ut has been passed unanimously by the Assem-
Ny at Albany, the Democrats deciding that
hey could not afford to engage in the losing fight
against it, but the for as smooth sailing in
The Senate is not good In point of fact there
IRE those who say the Governor will have to resort
70 an emergency message in order TO effect its
passage 1t is stll dependent in a degree upon the
'eapportionment plan which may be decided Irnn
As chairman pro TEN. of the Senate Senator
Raines has appointed an apportiournent committee
II which Senator FULLY. OF Chemung. is chairman
ma which is in the main composed of upstate
senator's who do desire 10 have their districts
disturbed by any general change of lines sucb as
you'd conform 10 the general acceptaton of a fair
IND constitutional division It seems more than
tkely that new apportionment which will simpIv
remedy the defects pointed out by the Court of
Appeals will be voted. and the matter Will then
come before the Governor
The recount bill is also somewhat of a snag AT
Albany, and may hinder adjournment of the IA w
faking body of the state beyond this month
got have to be submitted as city Tge' b 10 T fbe
payers OF New York and Buffalo, the cities of the
would be defeat matter MI for mayor as Me SrT to
Se nFbi Pr fe I1eciing me title to MS seat and
sn Acting Mayor MCGOWAN by conveniently alb
Have you heard anything Of that lost spring
Tor which reward was to be offered"
!. mo. but reminded Of the man who said
the year 1907 and his bed were alike, as neither
III its FEATURES this Week When he saw tR fog
and rain on the Hudson at West Point, General
huroh said he felt at home for he had experienced
20 much of thai weather in Manchuria.
francisco. where the prosecution of the plunderers
OF the city has been actively pushed had
oGe R1 5e e boss Of the the e
under whose legal advice the cloak of the law was
used TO cover up corruption, pleaded guilty to the
charge Of extortion. the felony for which he was
bis Willingness DO an IN his power To- Rep
throw the system which has made possible the
indictments expected, and it is thought nothing
can save Mayor Schmitz, who foreseeng the evil
70 come has practically transferred the powers of
I'm This 50 Civ Bord9eb OF PgeG sgred ezehs
sought TO save himself from discredt and disgrace
the Superintendent Of Public buildings and accept
Ing the resignation Of the chief engineer of the
head Of the PUBLIC Works Department. retorted
quired him to Sign orders in blank. leaving him in
lions of municipal misrule would appear to have
Mnat was the russ over the minister who
lied w. E. Corey. the steel man. to Miss Mabelle
Gilman"
why. the Rev. John Lewis Clark pastor OF a
brookiyn congreg ational church. engaged by
MI Coreys secretary 10 perform the ceremony A
week before IL took place He evidently saw Moth
ing out of the way, for him solemnize the nun
tais, which took place in the early morning hours
OF tuesday. IN order 10 avoid having the ceremony
OF me l5th OF the month and yet take a steamer
eaanng on the 18th So what might be called the
wedding breakfast eaten beforehand and then
Sne wedding took place. The day the Rev
MT LARK defended his action. but when found
hmseii condemned by press and pulpit. ard his
own chCrch protested he took entirely different
stand and made an abject apology 10 his church
ding
What became of the furry over the delivery cr
Christian Science lecture in Henry Ward