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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-08
MAY act FOR PEACE.
Report That Merico and z. S. Val
Intervene in Central america.

Mexico City. Feb. 7.-According to reports here
tonight conditions in Central America are
serious During the greater part of the day
Sehor Mariscal Minister Of Foreign Relations
and his assistants were in conference with Senior
Baltazar Estupinian, Minister at Mexico from
San Salvador Senior Estupinian is a Saliva
dorean. He Is also the accredited representative
Of Honduras at this capital.
Just what took place at the meeting could not
be learned, for the State Department said that
It would be premature to make any announce
ment at this time but Senior Algara First Assist
ant Secretary of State, told a representative OF
The Associated Press that tomorrow the gov
eminent would probably be ready to announce
its position. The interest of the Mexican gov
eminent in exercising control quickened by
announcements in a press dispatch that diplo-
matte relations between Nicaragua and Hon
duras mad been severed.
a report from a trustworthy source says that
the Mexican government has been in communi-
cation with the State Department at Washing
ton, and that within twenty-four hours Mexico,
on the initiative of the United States will sug-
gest TO the two countries that they prepare to
settle their differences peacefully. Under the
agreement signed by all the republics Of Central
America after the recent war between Guate-
mala and San Salvador the governments of the
United States and Mexico have the right TO in
tervene in case OF between any of those
countries. This treaty was signed at San Jose
Guatemala, July 20. 1906.
Later a second treaty was signed at Corinto
Nicaragua, by which the Central American re-
publics themselves agreed to refer disputes to an
arbitration bureau. For this reason many we'll
informed persons believe that there will be no
actual intervention the part of Mexico or the
United States until the decision of the arbitra-
ton board is rendered.
That both countries viii early let 1t be known
that will not be tolerated was made plain
by a remark made by Secretary Algara.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-08
THE NOBEL PEACE FUND.
Secretary Straus Tells of Importance of the
Work

Washington. Feb. TT have no doubt that
many public spirited men who recognize the
usefulness OF this work will contribute so as
to make the annual interest In every way ade-
quate to carry out its purposes" said Secretary
Straus Of the Department of Commerce and
Labor in discussing to-day the work to be done
with the income from the Nobel Peace Prize
Fund received by President Roosevelt from the
Norwegian Parliament Secretary Straus. as
head Of the Department of Commerce and Labor
is one of the trustees OF the fund, and is taking
great interest In the work. The amount OF the
fund approximates 900. Upon the passage
OF bills In Congress to establish the Nobel Prize
Foundation, active steps Will be taken bv the
board of trustees to put their provisions into
practical effect
the Nobel Prize Foundation" said Secretary
Stratus. possesses the power to bring together
IN harmonious relations all agencies working for
industrial purposes. making a powerful move
ueht which Will command the respect OF labor
men no less than of the captains of industry
IL Is constituted in such way that the elements
In the management Of the fund are brought
together on an equal footing. viz the highest
judicial of1cer of the government two mem bers
- the Cal met, representatives OF labor and of
caPIta ana representative public men, all
SNayed by only one purpose that of the pub
tic interest Before the committee having the
matter of the preparation of the bin now he
fore Congress formulated the measure N con
suited representatives OF the various elements
interested, and no better method of organization
so that 1t might carry out the wishes and nur-
poses oh the PRESIDENT, could be suggested"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-08
SURPRISE IN TOXIC AT RUMOR.
Council Met to Consider New House Law,
Not Relations with America.

Toxic Feb. IA report from the United States
that the prvy council met Tuesday TO consider a
dispatch from Washington IS received with great
surprise and some indignation here Strict Sc
crecy IS necessarily observed in regard 10 all mat
tiers submitted for consideration the privy coun-
ell. but TO clear up any doubt or misappre hension
The Associated Press is In position TO state that
the subject of deliberaticn the meeting OF the
council on Tuesday last was the amended imperial
house law. This measure is the result OF years OF
hard work by a special commission under the pres-
dency OF Marquis Ito and presidency OF Baron
Myot. Marquis Ito assisted by several proni-
nent jurists.
The "Hochi Shmbun." which has been the most
outspoken OF the japanese papers in expressing in
dgnation at the action Of tho San Francisco atl-
thoritics. regrets the misrepresentation of facts
transmitted to America regarding the meeting OF
the privy council 1t rdicules the careless publish
ing OF such news without such full inquiry as the
nature of the subject deserves
There Is general feeling OF resentment over
the attitude of the San Francisco authorities. but
well informed and conservative people are uncon-
CeTned about It, Ii is believed here that the Amcr
can government must be on its guard lest it play
into the hands OF those who evidently working
to utilize the San Francisco affair to ALLEVIATE the
nations.
Japan remembers gratefully her obligations tow
ard the United States, but It would be a mistake
10 think that doctrine exists forbiddlng antagon-
ism against her benefactor under any crcum-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-08
CONSIDER OLIVER'S BID
OTHERS TO BE HEARD.
SteUens May Resign if Canal Is To
Be Built By Contract.
Irrom The Tr.hgn. Rureau.l

washington Feb Two weeks may elapse
before the President and his advisers can de-
termine and announce whether not II will be
advisable 10 accept the bid Of William J. Oliver
and his associates for the construction of the
Panama Canal. The President and Secretary
Taft held short conference to-day and decided
to give Mr.. divers bid due consideration, as he
had fulfilled all the requirements Of form in
gathering about him new financial support, and
also that the attorney for the MacArthur-Cil-
IeEpie combination should have an opportunity
TO present the argument of the next lowest bid
ders for the big job.
The following official announcement was made
g: The White House after the President and the
Secretary of War held their conference:
The bio % the Mcdonald Pierce COM
bination has been received and examined aIr1
meets the formal requirements. MI Paul u
Cravath on BEHALF OF his clients, the MacAr-
thur Gillespie combination. has requested d
hearing before final action is taken. In ADDITION
TO granting this hearing. the secretary o. " al
and the IsthmiaH Canal Commission WI! MAKE
thorough examination as possible lnto
the qualifications experience. business standl'g
and achievements of Nj oliver and his assoc
ciates and into the responsibility Of the suretles
Secretary Taft and the commission will prob
ably need a fortnight to complete full examina-
ton of the bid and report TO the President
Mr. Cravath. for the Macarthur Gillespie COM
bination. will be in washington on Monday, and
will call on the President and Secretary Taft in
the interest Of his clients. The President and
his Secretary Of War will have another talk on
that day and 1T is probable that MI Cravath
will be allowed 70 make his presentment then.
The upshot Of the whole affair is more than
likely to be the abandonment by the President
OF the private contract plan, and a decision to
build the great waterway with the we'll organ
ICED force now doing such excellent work on the
isthmus.
II was rumored to-day that Chief Engineer
John F. Stevens. who is at the head Of canal
affairs on the isthmus. had announced his IN
tention 20 leave the government service should
the contract be given to private parties AL
though this report could not be officially verified.
IT is within the bounds Of probability that Mr..
Stevens would leave the service before long II
such a move were made in order to avoid the
constant friction that the state OF dual RESPONSE
bity and disagreement would be likely to bring
about
Secretary Taft made known 10 Mr.. Oliver the
result Of his talk with the President and framed
a letter to Judge O'Brien divers counsel in
forming him just how the case stood. This let
ter said among other things that the Presi
dent was inclined TO give the contract to Mr.
Oliver and his associates, but would not sur
render his right to reject all bids, after
further hearing has been given to the Mac
Arthur-Cillespie combination.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-08
YOUNG WOMAN MISSING.
Police Asked to Look for Miss Anthony,
of GouVerneur

Philadelphia, Feb. Miss Helen (. Anthony,
a wealthy young woman of GOuverneur. 3.
Lawrence County, N Y. has been reported 10
the police missing from her apartments here,
and her description has been sent 10 other cities.
Miss Anthony had been under treatment here
with nervous specialist. She was for q time
in sanatorium, but recently made her home
at the fashionable Bleuheim Apartments.
on Wednesday. while shopping with a
paniOn in department store. she suddenly dis
appeared and has not been heard from since.
She is known to have had check for 5000 and
considerable money with her. Her parents are
dead. but her brother, Charles II. Anthony, OF
GOuverneur. has been informed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-08
LOST ON DIAMOND SHOALS.
Schooner Breaks Up in Heavy Sea-Seamen
Who Signalled for Aid Missing.

Norfolk. Va, Feb. THE unknown thres
masted schooner driven ashore Tuesday
night on Diamond Shoals went to pieces in
raging last night. and when HfesaverS from
the Hatteras and CreedS Hin Hfesaving
tons arose at daybreak to-day To renew efforts
which failed yesterday to rescue the crew of tina
vessel there was no trace of the i'll fated
schooner TO be seen There seems 10 be no
doubt whatever OF the loss Of the members OF
the crew, yesterday CIinging to the rigging
of the ship. \ telegram from Cape Hatteras
says nothing is known TO the name or deS-
tinaton of the lost schooner.
The three maSted schooner NJ. V r. Chase.
owned by Pendleton Brothers, OF New York.
bound from that port for Wilmington. y. c..
with cargo of salt, was due off HatteraS about
the time the wreck there was reported Mr..
Pendleton fears that the wrecked vessel may be
his.
The schooner William H Bailey, which loaded
coal at Newport News for the South. is said also
TO have been due of Hatteras about this time.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-08
JAPANESE TROOPS SUPPRESS RIOTS.
Fifteen Miners Burned to Death-Trouble
Instigated by Socialists.

Toxic. Feb Troops have suppressed the
roting of miners employed In one of the copper
mines in the Ashio district where yesterday, be-
ing dissatisfied with the manner In which they
were treated by the mine owners and officials
the miners made an attack upon the property.
using dynamite freely.
Fifteen rioters were burned to death In
storehouse which they had plundered for pro-
visions and liquor. and which they set fire TO
while In drunken condition. The disturbances
were instigated by Socialists, whose leader The
representative of Socialist paper has been ar
rested. 49,
Alarmed by the increase of the police rorce
and the dispatch OF troops to the scene the
rioters ned Many of them. however were ar
rested before they could escape
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-08
ABSURD" SAYS MR.. BEvERIDGE.
Committees Report Against Child Labor
Bill Sharply Criticised.

Washington. Feb. 7.-Commenting on the report
Of the House judiciary Committee on the Child
Labor bill Senator Beveridge, author Of the Senate
Child Labor bill. said to-day:
1t IS absurd a matter of law II deliberately
ignores decisions Of the Supreme Court. like the
famous lottery decision; ignores the existence of
dozen similar existing laws, much the meat
law, food law, or the law prohibiting interstate
commerce In insects, and numerous other similar
laws, completely ignores the fact that the power
of Congress over interstate commerce IL the same
the power over foreign commerce which has
been 50 held by the Supreme Court Of the United
States more than dozen times: ignores the exist
Ing law prohibiting the importation of convict made
goods, which the Supreme Court says we have the
right to prohibit from interstate commerce. So the
report Of the committee from legal point OF view,
IS absurd and ineXCusable
But 1t has aspect. If reform bills can
be killed by referring them to a small committee
OF men, then there Is an end of the whole reform
movement. Why not let Congress on these
measures? This new scheme OF creating a Junior
Supreme Court within Congress Itself behind which
Congressman and Senators can hide and keep from
voting reforms other measures is the most
dangerous development Of recent years.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-08
MAJOR SCHMITZ TALKS.
Japanese Exclusion, Unless Nation
Demands Other7cise, He Says.
ny Telegraph 70 Tho tribune.


Chicago. Feb Mayor Schmitz Of San
Francisco arrived in Chicago to-day with his
party on the way TO Washington where thew
Will confer with the President on the Japanese
question.
When asked for expression OF opinion on
the exclusion question. Mayor SchmItz said:
I'VE shal! not yield to President Roosevelt on
this question unless We are shown very forcible
evidence that # will be for the good OF the
country at large that IS. that the country at
large demands Il. We viii stand on our states
rights 10 the last ditch
We have a statute on our books excluding the
Chinese and the Japanese from the public schools.
and we believe that Il IS a just and necessary
law, and we purpose 10 enforce IT. The law was
not strictly enforced before the fire but we
must enforce II now, owing TO the crowded con-
dtion OF the schools"
Mayor SchmitZ and party left Chicago FOR
Washington this evening. They expect TO ar
rive at the Capitol I'm time for an interview with
the President tomorrow afternoon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-08
DEMOCRATS LINE UP.
attitude on Dominican Treaty
Makes Special Session Necessary.

Washington, Feb. democratic Senate lead
ers reached the decision to-day that the Repub-
lican Senator'S must tako the entire responsible
ity If a treaty with Santo Domingo continuing
the present financial relations is ratified This
means that so long the minority is strong
enough to prevent ratification II will stand to-
gether, which would make necessary the calling
OF a special session OF the Senate after March 4
when the Republicans Will have two-thlrds OF
the body. The Democratic opposition according
TO the decision reported, will attempt to pro-
long the special session If is called but will
permit immediate vote
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-08
RELIEVED FROM COURT MARTIAL.
Lieutenant Colonel Stevens Admits He Has
Opinion in Brownsville Case.

San Antonio. Tex. Feb. 7.-Challenged by the
defence his competency member OF the
court martial which is considering the charges
against Major PenroSe of the 25th Infantry,
ing out Of the Brownsville riOting. Lieutenant Colo
mel Stevens yesterday admitted that ne had already
formed opinion TO the guilt OF certain soldiers
and that he believed example should be made
of them He relieved from further service as
a member Of the court
J. T. Mcdonnell. or Brownsville Tex the
stand the greater portion OF the day. He testified
that he heard the shots, and that OF them
came from the upper gallery OF Company bar
racks al the fort He said that he a squad Of
Negro soldiers enter alley and fire into the house
occupied by Mr.. Cowan, He positive that the
Negroes wore United States army uniforms.
The Penrose trial viii pOstpOnernent of the
trial OF Corporal Knowles OF the 18th Infantry, who
Is charged with attempting TO Kill Captain Mackn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-08
RED CROSS RELIEF FOR CHINESE.

Washington, Feb. In order that the Chinese
people may know what has been done n this coun-
try IN the direction Of affording relief for the
famine sufferers, the State Department to-day in
formed Minister Rock1ill. at Peking that the
American National Red Cross had sent through
Consul General Rodgers. at Shanghai. $4,000 Of
which $4,000 was contributed through The Chris
tan Herald" Minister Rockhin was further ad-
vised that the Red Cross also has purchased and
shipped 20 China 300 tons # -four and will in the
near future, ship 1900 bushels of seed wheat. The
Red Cross was to-day advised by T. B. Wilcox at
Portland, ore Of the gift OF more than 1000 bush
els Of seed wheat
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-08
BRAzILs AMBASSADOR TO SPEAK.
Will Urge Closer Trade Relations with South
America.

Washington, Feb. Ambassador Nabuco Of
Brazil has consented to deliver an address in
Buffalo February % before the Liberal Club, Of
that city. the desirabity Of better trade rela-
tons between this country and Latin America. 1t
is expected in view Of the interest created by the
visit Of Secretary Root to South America last
summer, that the address will attract much atten-
ton. Mr.. Root since his return has In number Of
addresses endeavored to acquaint the people Of the
United States with the benefits which would accrue
10 them through increased trade relations with the
republics of the south. and it will be the aim Of
possible 0' -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-08
A GOVERNMENT "SWEATsHoP."
Secretary Shaw Condemns Bureau of En-
craving and Printing Building.

Washington. Feb In a letter to Speaker
Cannon. Secretary Shaw says Of the building in
Washington occupied by the bureau of engraving
and printing:
doubt If worse sweatshop exists on the earth
than the factory in which the government manu-
features its money, its bonds its internal revenue
and postoffice stamps The condition of the en-
ployes, especially in summer, is wei nigh unbear
ment.
The House Committee on Buildings and Grounds
will conduct a hearing tomorrow a bill provId-
ing for new building TO accommodate this bureau.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-08
WOULD REJECT OKLAHOMA.

Washington. Feb. 7.-Representative Murphy Of
Missouri introduced dill to-day to repeal the act
admitting Oklahoma to statehood on the ground
that the constitutional convention Of Oklahoma and
Indian Territory has failed TO comply with the
conditions OF the Jiont Statehood act -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-08
DR. GEORGE R. MKELwAY WHIPPED.
Woman Attacks Flushing Physician in His
Office-Cause a Mystery.

DR.. George r. McKelway. OF Flushing. was
whipped in his office yesterday by Mrs. Catherine
F. Reilly, OF No. 246 Lincoln street Flushing
After the occurrence Mrs Reilly went 20 the
Flushing police station and told of 1t. She gave
her address. and told the police that they could
nnd her there If she were wanted
Mr.. Reilly would not make any statemant ro
garding the affair, and refused to allow his vic
70 be Intercepted. DIR. McKelway also refused
20 make statement, saying the matter had been
turned ever to Judge Harris s. Moore, his Counsel
Juoge moore also refused TO talk az the case
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-08
HONORED BY MENELIK.
First american Consul General Re
ceiued at Abysanian Court.
From The Tribune Buresu.I

Washington. Feb. His Majesty Menelik III.
king of Kings Emperor of Abyssna and
Ruler of Ethiopia" has fairly outdone himself
IN showering attentions upon the first American
Consul General accredited to his country. In an
interesting letter to a friend in Washington
Frank R. Mowrer. the American official who
enjoys that distinction. tells how he made the
tedious journey to Ads Abeba and to the royal
court and how he was received by the most
titled and the most progressive Negro IN all
Africa Since leaving Washington, early in Sep
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-08
SENATE ASKS ABOUT HANKS.

Washington. Feb. AT the suggestion of sena-
tor Tillman, the Senate to-day agreed to a resoIp
ton calling on the Attorney General and the Score
tary Of Commerce and Labor to report whether
Charles s. Hanks has at any time been maid from
public funds for any services rendered by him
and what sums and for what services; also what
reports he may have made. The resolution hos
reference TO Mr. HanlSss employment in connection
Mlth the interstate Commerce Commission.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-08
REPORT ON COPYRIGHT BILL.

Washington, Feb. 7.-Senator Mallory to-day pre-
scented from tho Senate Committee on Patents n mi
norty report the Copyrighs bill The report
favors the provision made In the House bill which
permits manufa Cturers Of automatic musical in
struments transfer to records and reproduce
music, instead OF reserving all rights to the com
poser as provided by the bill reported by the ma
1ority OF the Senate committee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-08
TO PREVENT COAL LAND MONOPOLY

Washington, Feb. 7-Representative Lacey, of
Iowa, chairman Of the Committee on Public Lands.
introduced bill to-day the purpose of which il 10
prevent monopoles in coal lands. 1t provides that
patents for coal lands shall contain clause stipu
lating that they to become invalid in case they
-.0'N'I'b
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-08
STATUE OF LEE FOR WASHINGTON

Washington, Feb. Representative Pou. OF
North Carolina. introduced bill in the House to-
day providing for the appropriation OF 100000 for
the erection of a bronze equestrian statue of Rob
ert Z. Lee in this city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-08
DELAWARE "NEEDs THE. MONEY -

Dover Del. Feb I.-Representative keenan,
Rep.). of Wilmington, to-day introduced IN +ba
House a bill increasing the taxation of tho
pennsylvania Railroad in this state from $40 600
TO SlOoOoo a year. AS the state is badly I'm
need OF revenue. the bill will be considered.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-08
Multiplying BILL REPORTED.

Washington. Feb The House Committee on
the District Of Columbia made favorable report
to-day on the Murphy bill, which makes it unlawful
70 give or receive tips in any hotel eating house
IN the district
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-08
SERVICE PENSION BILL SIGNED,

Washington. Feb. THE President has signed the
General Service Pension bin recently passed by
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-08-05
GUILTY OF SHORT MEASURE
Plead That Way Pending an
Injunction Suit.

Indianapolis, Aug. 5.-Notwithstand-
irg the Standard Oil company filed
suit to enjoin the city from enforcing
the ordinance requiring inspection of
measuring vessels in which it delivers
oils, Rudolph Beaumont and Eli Alb
bolt. local manager and driver, respec-
lively, of one of its wagons, pleaded
guilty to giving short measures and
consented to pay fines. Both men had
been fined in the police court and had
taken appeals to the criminal court,
where the cases were set for trial
Saturday afternoon they appeared
by attorney, withdrew their pleas of
not guilty and pleaded guilty to the
charges. Their cash bond had been
transferred to the custody Of the cir.
cult court when they appealed and it
was returned, minus the amount of the
fines and costs.