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New-York tribune., 1907-10-09
FINAL HAGUE DEBATES.
Three Important Questions Still
Before the Conference.

The Hague. oct. S.-Joseph H. Choate. Cen
eral Horace Porter and James Brown Scott.
American delegates to the peace conference, had
a long conference to-day with Sir Edward Fry
Great Britain). Count Tornielli Qtaly). Marquis
de Several Portugal and NJ. Renault (France)
to discuss the attitude TO be taken by them at
the closing debates of the conference.
There remain only three important questions
for discussion, and all OF them interesting
to the United States The first is the matter Of
obligatory arbitration. Herr Mercy Won Kapos-
Mere the Austro- Hungarian delegate, insists
that his resolution proposing that the various
governments be asked 10 decide on the best way
TO apply compulsion in arbitration be discussed
and voted upon tomorrow afternoon by the
committee on arbitration. 1t is expected that
the Austro- Hungarian delegate will be support
ed only by the nine countries which voted
against obligatory arbitration yesterday.
The second question concerns the collection Of
contractual debts and this seems TO be opposed
only by Switzerland. The third is the estab-
lishment Of a high court Of justice, and great
efforts are being made to induce certain coun-
tries, Ike Austria Hungary and Mexico. TO
change their attitude this subject They
now opposing the proposal. because. they say,
it was approved only conditionally, with the
understanding that a method Of appointing the
judges of the court be agreed on and agreement
on this point having been impossible the pro-
posal itself must be neither considered nor ap-
proved.
It would appear if Mr. Choate had
abandoned his idea OF insisting that the question
OF the allotment Of judges be discussed in COM
mittee. and at the next plenary sitting Of the
conference a; least part of the opposition will
accept the resolution of Sir Edward Fry. which
says: THE conference recommends that the
signatory powers adopt the voted project for the
institution Of a court Of justice said court 10
enter into vigor when accord has been reached
regarding the selection of judges and the con
stitution OF the court"
New-York tribune., 1907-10-09
TO BENEFIT p. O. CLERKS
Morgan Submits Bill at State Post
masters MeetiHg.

Saratoga, n. Y, Oct S.-A general increase in
the salaries OF postoffice clerks of the higher
grades Is provided for in proposed bill submitted
by Postmaster Edward NJ. Morgan Of New York
city. before the New York State Association NJ
Postmasters, which organized here TODAY
The association. which Is made up of the postnast
ers Of the first second and third class in New
York State, recommended that the bill he presented
10 Postmaster General Meyer and 70 Frank n
Hitchcock. First Assistant Postmaster General
for incorporation in the recommendations of the
Postoffice Department to Congress this year
According TO the provisions of the bill postof1ce
clerks of the higher grades who were not pro-
vided for in last years salary increase bill passed
by Congress are 10 receive more pay and advance
ment for meritorious service. The bill provides
that the salary Of assistant postmasters be fixed at
not mare than = per cent of the postmasters sal
ary: that the salaries of superutendents of mails
city delivery. registry. money order and similar
employees be fixed at not more than 45 per cent Of
the pOStmaster's salary; that assistant cashiers.
assistant superintendents of registry and other
similar assistants receive from S120O TO $500
year: that finance clerks bookkeepers and others
of this class receive from $1,000 to S2Oo0 a year;
that salaries of sub-station CLERKS be graded up to
81 200 that clerks be graded from $500 to $l40O
in eight classes 1t also provides that promotions
are to be made by merit only.
At the sessions of the association tomorrow the
postTnasters will discuss the postal savings bank
the parcels post and the backstamping Of letters
Postmaster Morgan of New York announced that
the New York City postof1ce would resume back
stamping on November l. giving the recipients of
mail matter opportunity of learning the time
of its receipt in the city office. Resolutions touch
ing on these subjects expected be introduced
". ]. vickery. Of Washington. Chief Inspector
New-York tribune., 1907-10-09
NEW PL1N ON COTTON.
Planters Would Eliminate Middle
men and Sell to Spinners.

Atlanta. oct. s.-The cotton planters OF the South
believe they soon viii sell their product direct
20 the spinners OF Europe and America instead
OF through the middleman. in bales Ein-coupressed
at the plantation. with methods BY which loss
has been reduced 70 a minimum. This was indi-
Gated by to-day's action by the International Con-
ference Of Cotton Growers and Spiuners
\ resolution was adopted declaring that much of
the present difficulty in handling cotton could be
eliminated If the growers would adopt what is
known as the warehouse system. and establish
selling agencies in Europe and America An es-
sentlal part Of this scheme is the adoption Of a
standard type Of contract. classification of cotton
by grade and color alone. the unit to be 5000
pounds instead of hundred bales net weight
and the handling of damp cotton under uniform
rules. These points embodied in the reso-
luton
These steps in the raising Of the standard Of
cotton delivered TO the spinner. and the adoption
OF simpler and more economical methods of
handling involve a saving. 1t is asserted of some
thing like $25.G0GoO a year
Spinners and planters alternated TODAY in mt
ting forward their sides of the question of cotton
growing and spinning. Samuel T. Hubbard Of
the New York Cotton Exchange and Mark II
Thomas of Houston, Tex. defended cotton ex-
changes. Speculation. said Mr.. Hubbard could
never be abolished. II natures way. he said
Of forwarding civilization. and the elimination of
speculation would reduce the ratio of BUYERS
New-York tribune., 1907-10-09
CHINA WELCOMES TAFT.
Continued from first page.

of political power or independence as an empire
that is justly exercised.
1T is pleasant to note the Improvement in our
relations with China that have resulted from the
efforts made by President Roosevelt The harsh
ness in the administration of our immigration
laws has been mitigated without inpairing their
efficiency. and the boycott. which resulted in
more or less I'll feeling and injured China as
much as it did US IS a thing OF the past
We gave evidence OF our desire TO do fun Justice
TO China by the return OF our share Of the Boxer
indemnity. In that case we did only what we
should have done. but this nice sense Of inter-
national obligation IS not so universal that our
act may not properly increase the friendly feel
inss between China and the United States"
JUDGE WILFLEY'S ACTION UPHELD.
The Secretary then referred to the American
consular service. He commended the recent re-
forms and spoke in praise Of the work done by
J. Linn Rodgers. the former Consul General and
Charles DENLY, the present Consul General He
praised the work of the United States Court
here and the action taken by L. r Wiley. Judge
OF the court. in having secured the disbarment
Of certain undesirable American members of the
Shanghai bar. He said that Judge NlAa, had
made the flag stand for law and order and de-
cency. and that the court dispensed exact ms
tce in all business controversies arising between
Americans and Chinese.
In conclusion. Secretary Taft said il was in
cumbent on the United States to expend a
larger sum TO house the court and the American
consulate in more dignifed manner thus
giving evidence of its appreciation of the i'm
portance of its business and political relations
with the Chinese Empire.
There is no doubt that Secretary Tafr's visit
TO Shanghai will increase the cordial relations
between China and the United States. and add
To the prestige Of American trade in the Orient
New-York tribune., 1907-10-09
GENERAL CUBAN STRIKE.
Threat of Labor Organizations
Gompers Offers did.

Havana. oct. S-The Cuban labor organiza-
tions at a meeting to-day adopted a resolution
TO order a general strike. calling out all the
unions in the island. II the railways employed
the strike breakers who landed here yesterday
from New York y dispatch has been received
from President Gompers Of the American Fed
Grafton Of Labor rendering to the labor organiza-
tions Of Cuba the support OF the great American
organization In their present struggle.
Up to the present the strike breakers have
not been employed on the roads. Thy are still
awaiting orders at their headquarters. The
police have taken precautions 10 prevent n
breach Of the peace. but no disturbances have
occurred.
officials OF the Central Railroad said tonight
that they We're running all their trains. and that
there was no necessity OF employing the SER
vices Of the imported strikebreakers These
men. however will remain In Havana pending
developments.
The strikers have lodged complaints charging
Mr.. Orr, the manager. and other officials OF the
Central Railroad. Captain Thompson. of the
steamer Monterey. and Mr.. MenocaI Irmigra-
ton Commissioner, with violation Of the con-
tratc albor law in permitting the strikebreat-
ers TO land IN Cuba These complaints have
been referred TO the Department OF Justice for
an opInI0n
New-York tribune., 1907-10-09
LITTLEFIELD DEFIEs GOMPERs

tion OF the Citizens Industrial Association closed
here to-day. Congressman Charles z. IAttleheld
of Maine. delivered address on Labor I.egis-
lation" He responded to the challenge contained
in the recent announcement of President Gompers
of the American Federation OF Labor that he would
again attempt 10 defeat the Maine Representative
for reelection by declaring that so Ions as he
remained in public life he would oppose the legis-
lation advocated by Mr.. COmpers.
James w Van Cleave, of St. Louis, president OF
Gated the incorporation of all labor unions
1T would make them legally responsible for
their acts which they not now" said Mr.. Van
Cleave II condemn the boycott in all its forms
and ramihcations, whether by labor unions TO
hurt employers or employers associations 10 hurt
workers The boycott and the black list un-
American vicious and immoral
New-York tribune., 1907-10-09
KENTUCKY FLOATED.
BattIeship Rescued from Mad Flats
Near Norfolk, va.

Norfolk, Va, oct S.-With the assistance of
seven powerful tugs, the hatteship Kentucky,
which stranded off Lambert's Point at o'clock
this morning while endeavoring To- avoid a pos
sible collision with vessels lying at anchor in
the stream waiting to take on coal was hoated
at 1905 tonight.
The combined efforts of six cf the most pow
erful tugs failed 10 float the vessel Barges were
sent from the navy yard and to these tons of
ammunition and other movable things were
transferred from the hattleshp
Tonight at high tide the Merritt & Chapman
tug Rescue went 10 the battleship's assistance
and the Kentucky was pulled into deep water
and headed under her own steam for the navy
yard.
The grounding of the Kentucky will be in
vestigated by the usual board of inquiry. It is
believed the accident was due to the fact that
her navigator endeavored 10 avoid a possible
collision with the vessels at anchor and as a
result the ship into the mud. 1t is not
thought that the Kentucky sustained any dam
age
New-York tribune., 1907-10-09
LABOR TROUBLES IN BUDAPEST.
Socialists Organize Great Strike in Favor of
General Suffrage

budapest, oct. 8.-The reopenng Of the Hun
garian Parliament next Thursday Will be at
tended by a great demonstration engineered by
the Socialist party in favor Of general suffrage.
1t is planned to have a strike for one day In all
branches Of industry. and If the Socialists carry
out their plan the railroads. the streetcars and
the omnibuses viii stop running. no newspapers
will he sold and every industry and trade Will
cease Laborers from all parts Of Hungary
will assemble in from, OF the parliament build
ings TO express their grievances.
In order TO circunvent the Socialists the gov
ernment has threatened to dismiss every en-
ploye who refuses to perform his railroad SER
vice, and many large employers of labor are
adopting the same course. The authorities have
forbidden any assemblage in the vicinity Of
parliament, and tho police VIII use every en-
deavor TO confine the demonstration TO the out
skirts Of the city but from one hundred
thousand to one hundred and fifty thousand
men are expected to come into Budapest on
Thursday this is likely to prove a difficult task.
New-York tribune., 1907-10-09
CALLED DISGRACE TO CLEVELAND.
tRy Telegraph to The TribuneI

[Ry Telegraph 70 Inc Irlbune.I
Cleveland oct S-The City Council listened last
night 10 vigorous arraignment of the manner in
which Cleveland's charitable institutions being
conducted under the Johnson administration. This
is one OF the prominent issues raised in the Re
nubucan platform for the municipal election next
month Tom L. johnson and Congressman Theo-
dore e. Burton being the rival candidates for
Mavor The arraignment contained in the
majority report OF the special council investigating
committee. which read. in part, follows:
The members of the Board of Public Service
having immediate supervision of the Department
of Charities have been guilty of the most repre-
hepsibIe carelessness and ineflciency in the man
arement of the institutions designed for the Of
the poverty stricken and intirm. The entire sys-
tenn is n disgrace TO the city and reflects the
CITY and is a positive menace TO the unfortunates
corpeIIed to cast themselves the bounty of the
cifv Though literally supplied with money. the
DEPARTMENT has served 10 these helpless inmates
food often so vile and unfit TO be a menace to
ahe health of even healthy persons
New-York tribune., 1907-10-09
Il NEW PLOT IN CORE4.
Former Emperor Accused-Prince
ItO's Expected Action.

Seoul, Oct. S.-Since the return here of Prince
Ito, the japanese Resident General. investiga-
ton has brought out the fact that during his
absence the former Emperor with the assist
ance Of one Of the Corean ministers, had been
engaged in a serious conspiracy, with the OBJ
ject Of preventing Japan from carrying out
her plans in Corea. The influence Of the for
mer Emperor is increasing. and nothing IS
done without his consent. The plan TO have
the titles to the imperial lands conveyed to
foreigners as trustees has been frustrated. The
names of the foreigners who were to act in
this capacity have not been divulged. It is be-
leves that Prince Ito will cause a number Of
changes in the present Cabinet and arbitrarily
put an end to the spread Of the intrigue.
Toxic. oct. S.-Reports received here from
Corea show that sporadic native outbreaks con-
tinue The officials here however. assert that
the discomfort IS decreasing and Will soon dis
appear. The entire country is now polced by
japanese soldiers. who have been ordered not to
III treat the Coreans on pain Of severe punish
ment
New-York tribune., 1907-10-09
POLICE HUNT FOR TREASURE PURSE:

Detectives from the Tenderlon station are search
ing for a bag containing $3.50 in cash and jewelry
valued at more than 5000 which was lost by Mrs.
A B Castleman while on her way to her home in
the Hotel Aberdeen Monday night
Mrs Castleman reported her loss TO Lieutenant
Mason in the West 3Oth street station yesterday
She narrowly missed losing her life. she said when
she ran into blazing house 10 save the same pre-
c,ous bag during the san Francisco earthquake. A
artfal list of the valuabes given by Mrs. Castle
man to the police includes turquoise ring with
eighteen diamonds opal ring with nine dia-
rnonds a gold watch, three pearl pins. eight sap
phire pins. pearl medallion ana gold necklace.
So az the ewelry given TO her by her
parents
Mrs Casteman was well known in Kentucky.
90 a af,erward lived in San Francisco
New-York tribune., 1907-10-09
NO GERMAN FLEET COMING HERE.
Foreign Office Denies Rumors of a Visit and
an Understanding.

Berlin. Oct. S.-The Foreign Office to-day in
formed The Associated Press that the question
Of sending 4 German feet TO visit the Atlantic
ports Of the United States after the American
battleship feet had sailed for the Pacltc had
never been considered, and that no such visit
would take place. The Foreign Office added
that the report that President Roosevelt had
communicated 10 Emperor William his intention
Of sending the American feet to the Pacific was
unfounded. such a proceeding, il was pointed
out, was absolutely unnecessary, as the matter
was purely one for the decision OF America,
e great power with which Intervention was not
called for and whose policy depended on its own
initiative.
The reports that an understanding existed be
tween the United States and Germany, as well
as the rumor that Emperor William had ap-
preached the authorities at Washington with
the object of bringing about alliance. We're
untrue. the Emperor was wei aware that
any such alliance was not in accord with the
policy Of the United states. The "LokaI An
zeiger' calls the report about the feet "an in
Vention designed 10 cause a hostile feeling
against Germany on the part Of other interested
cOun1 1rfze
New-York tribune., 1907-10-09
CITY OF SAVANNAH ON MAIDEN TRIP.
New Coastwise Steamer Carrying Eleven
Bridal Pairs-Newspaper Men Guests.

With flags flying and with full complement OF
passengers. among whom were eleven bridal
couples and prominent transportation officials and
newspaper men. the City Of savannah. of the Sa-
vanuah Line. started yesterday afternoon her
maiden trip down the coast The ship news
men of most of the New York dailies and of
eral Brooklyn and Boston papers were on board
as guests Of the line. Among the other passengers
were j. G Whitney. president Of the Merchants
and Miners Transportation Company ". \ VIM
burn vice-president of the Central Railroad of
Georgia and T NJ Emerson. president. and " z
Kay, assistant general counsel, of the Atlantic
Coast Line Railroad
The ship is equipped with the De Forest system
Of wireless telegraphy and reports viii be made OF
her progress down the coast In Savannah the
newspaper men will be received by the Mayor and
the privileges all the clubs Of the city extended
10 them through officials OF the line II Is said that
the citizens Of Savannah are planning rOusing
welcome for the new boat
New-York tribune., 1907-10-09
TWO RESULTS OF THE CONFERENCE.
Mr.. Stead Organizes Peace Pilgrimage and
Cuban Writes Book.

The Hague, oct S.-W. T. Stead, the English
editor is organizing n peace pilgrimage through
Latin America. Starting from England next March
the pilgrims will first to New York, thence by
train TO Mexico and then to all the countries OF
Latin America, spreading the gospel peace and
explaining the work Of the present conference He
expects prominent men from Asia. Europe and the
Americas to 20 with him. Mr.. Stead has received
letters of appreciation and encouragement from DR..
Drago CArgentine) Ruy Barboza BrazlD, NJ. Bour-
geois (France). NJ Martens Russa). Baron u Es-
tournelles de Constant (France), Lord Weardale
and w. II. De Beaufort (Netherlands), Frederic
Passy H7rance) NJ. Beerneart CBelgium). Senor
Perez-Triana (Coombia) r NJ c. Asser CNether-
lands. Senior Cana ChilD Sehor Esteva CMexico)
and Senior de Villay Urrutia SPAIN. Senior Esteva
has written to President Diaz recommending the
pilgrimage.
Gonzale de Quessda. the Cuban delegate. desiring
TO set forth the efforts Of Latin America toward
arbitration. has written a book reciting the his
tory of arbitration In Latin America since year
1sl5. when Simon Bolivar delivered himself Of the
following phrase: May I some day be happy
enough to install august body of representatives
OF republics. kingdoms and empires to consider
and discuss the weghty questions OF peace and
war" This book written in one week Copies
OF it have been presented to all the delegates 10
the conference II is dedicated to President Nell
don. Senor de Quesada closes his work with these
words "On June 15 1907 the empires kingdoms
republics duchies and princpalities of the civilized
world installed in august body 10 consider
the weighty questions of peace and war The
prophecy Of Simon Bolivar has been realized"
Queen Wilielmina to-day communicated to Senior
Fsteva ard Count Torneli, representing Mexico
and Italy. her willingness to accept the appoint
ment Of arbiter under the Italo-Mexican treaty Of
general arbitration which is 10 be signed before
tie conference adjourns
New-York tribune., 1907-10-09
CHOLERA RAPIDLY SPREADING.
Nineteen New Cases in Tokio-Crown Prince
May Not Go to Corea.

Toxic. oct S.-The cholera outbreak IS reach
ing alarming proportions in Toxic Nineteen
new cases have been reported recently. The
municipality has issued most urgent instructions
regarding means 10 prevent its spread Toxic
is regarded as a particularly dangerous centre
on account Of the crowdlng among the lower
classes.
The disease is spreading also IN Corea The
arrangements for the visit 20 Corea OF Yoshi-
hitO Crown Prince of Japan, are proceeding,
but in case the cholera on the peninsula should
become worse the Prince who IS 10 leave Toxic
in two days viii remain on board a warship at
Chernulpo
New-York tribune., 1907-10-09

in the Postofice Department. in an address before
the convention to-day, favored parcels post ana
postal savings banks He declared that. speaking
for the Postoftice Department. he did not believe
local savings banks nor small dealers would Be
injured by either OF these proposed Innovations.
Postmaster George II Roberts. of Brooklyn was
elected president OF the association: George Rip
perEer. of Long Island City, elected treasurer;
John F. Gels. Brooklyn, secretary; Hiram OdeII.
Newhurg; J. B. Alexander. OswegO; John McNally.
Ossining, c. E Marcellus. Leroy; ]. \ Shell
Fonda. and D. \ Doyle. OF Katonah vice-presidents
Postmaster Morgan. of New York. was made chair
man of the executive committee. and John Parsons
OF Yonkers, chairman OF the committee on topics.
New-York tribune., 1907-10-09
BARTELs REFUSES TO RETURN.
Syracuse Brewer Awaiting Order from Min
lister of Justice

Niagara Falls. Oct. Sherman Bartels, the
former Syracuse brewer. to-day refused to re-
turn TO the United States though on Saturday
he wanted to go at once. Norman Somerville.
of Toronto. his lawyer. advanced the supposi-
tion that an effort has been made to
get BarteIs to return without a formal order
from the Minister Of Justice THAT would
mean" he said, that he would be liable to be
charged with any offence when he got back
He is going back on the definite charge of per-
iury. and he will return only when the order has
been made"
New-York tribune., 1907-10-09
BANDITS HOLD PERSIAN ROADS.
Russian Merchants Complain-The Consuls
Said To Be PowerIess

st. Petersburg, oct. S-The representatives Of
important Russian trading companies in Per
sia have telegraphed TO the "Novoe Nremya"
from Ispahan. 30 miles south of Teheran. the
capital, complaining that all the roads in the
hands Of highwaymen, who refuse TO permit the
passage Of foreign goods. The mails and trade
At a standstin and the local authorities and
consuls are powerless. The situation is COM
plicated by the fact that the nullahs are preach
ing a boycott of all foreigners.
New-York tribune., 1907-10-09

Peal success comes TO
the man or woman who
stands squarely on two feet
with mind and body in
p"s AMI nerves that don't
'aii when needed.
u you eat Grape-Nuts
made from the field grains
which contain the natural
phosphate OF potash. placed
here BY azure for REBUILD
ing brain and nerve cells,
you're bound to have "gin-
ger" aud nerve" "There's
q Reason
Read The EOad 10 Well
Vile" in pkgs. It's q little
gem on right living.
New-York tribune., 1907-10-09
PERSIA,S CONSTITUTION.
Shah Finally Signs Measure Passed
by the ASSEMBLY.

Teheran, Oct. s.-The National Assembly to-
day adopted and the Shah sanctioned the re-
vised constitution for Persia
The new Persian constitution was originally
accepted by the National Assembly on January
l, 1907 Before it could be sanctioned by the
former Shah, Muzaffer-ed-Din. this ruler died
The present Shah was crowned January 10
He seemed disinclined to sanction the new con-
stitution until a number Of the high officials
and commanders of the army urged on him the
expediency of acquiescing in the will of the