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New-York tribune., 1908-04-30
LARGER P1T FOR ARMY.
Officers to Get 4reragc Increase of
$500 by agreement.
IRON The Tribune Bureau.l

Washington. April 2a.-There viii be rejoicing
throughout the army tomorrow, both active and
retired when il is learned that the conferrees on
the military bill have reached 4 final agreement
whereby all officers will receive an increase OF
nav averaging $500 q year. and the enlisted men
VIII also receive material increases. the provisions
of the Senate amendment affecting the soldiers haN-
ing been agreed to-
Another important result OF the conference is the
inclusion in the bill as finally agreed 10, OF the
8 10000 asked by the Secretary of War for the
icint r4aneuvTes Of the regular army and the Ea-
tional guard The House refused TO grant any
sum for this purpose, but the conferrees finally
Welded 10 the nsistence of the Senate conferrees.
Al increases of pay apply to both the active and
retired list
The increase OF the army pay will also prove
gratifying 70 the navy and marine corps. as ii
practically insures the increase Of pay for both Of
these arms o: the service added by the Senate to
the naval bill.
Those who appreciate the strides which being
made in the direction OF transforming the formerly
somewhat heterogeneous militia into actual ser
yiceable and iaportant reserve, component and
valuable part of the national military esta blish
nent viii be greatly pleased at the action Of the
Senate conferrees in insisting the necessary ap-
preparation Tor joint nanoeuvres and the conces-
sion made by the representatives Of the House.
New-York tribune., 1908-04-30
ROUND UP ANARCHISTS.
Many Criminals Found Fire on
Bingham's List DepOrted.

Washington. April 2e-In the roundup of an
archists OF foreign birth by the var-
Gus large cities Of the country working in cooper
alton With the United States immigration officials
good many foreigners with criminal records in their
own country have been discovered The cases of
these melI are being investigated py the immgra-
ton officials. and where the facts warrant the ac-
tion they are being de ported from America
General Bingham, Police Commissioner of New
York City. has submitted list of names of for
eigners with criminal records the bureau of
immigration, and it is known that these cases are
now under Investigation Secretary Straus of the
Department of Commerce and Labor. and Com
missioner General Sargent of the bureau of i'm
migration. are cooperating with the municipal
and state authorities TO rid the United States Of
many of these ''undesirables'' can be reached
by iaw.
Orders were issued to-day for the deportation Of
five Italians found in New York. all Of whom have
criminal records. They have been convicted of
various crimes ranging from murder to petit lar
ceny. They among those General Bing-
hams list. Some, at least of them are declared
10 be anarchists. and all have proved to be Grim
Inals. 1t is likely that several General
Bingharn's list will be deported the in
quiry into their is ended.
New-York tribune., 1908-04-30
URGED BY KING MANUEL
Measures He You'd Haze POrtu-
puesc COrtcs Enact.

Lisbon. April 29.-The Portuguese Cortes reas-
sembled to-day. the eighty-seCond anniversary OF
the esa abIishment of constitutional government in
Portugal. The royal mourning for the late King
Carlos and his vas suspended for the oCca-
sion. The entire garrison Of Lisbon was turned out
at daylight and formed along the route from the
Necessidades Palace To the Parliament buildings.
King Manuel proceeded to the Cortes, accompa-
MED by many dignitaries of state and escorted by
a strong guard OF troopers. The floor of the cham
Der was filled with the Deputies and the peers.
while the galleries were crowded with a brilliant
audience.
His Majesty slowly mounted the tribune that had
been especially erected for his His address
which he read in strong and full tones. not unlike
those Of his father. a pathctic and at the
same time practical and vigorous discourse. cal
cuIated to win over the sympathies Of the people
He touched upon the tragedy of February !. when
his father and his brother were shot down. with
the utmost Celicacy ard tact. referring 10 the
cruel disappearance of my father and brother
He called upon the country t. concentrate all its
energies ir supreme effort to attain the realiza-
ton Of the destinies of Portugal 4 hope 10 work
with YOU" the King said in order to bring about
the happiness and greatness OF cur country; to
these henceforth dedicate my life and activities"
Kirg Manuel recommended d revision of the con-
stituon the re-esta blishment Of individual rights,
a new electoral fixing the rights Of suffrage,
revision of the DEGREES promulgated by former
Premier Franco and more rigid and careful meth
eds OF finance whereby the country could De placed
on a more economical footing.
At the conclusion Of the Kings speech the mem
fers of the Cortes broke out into cries of Long
live the King" which were taken up and re-
echoed by the others present King Manuel and
the state digntaries took their departure for the
palace.
Parliamer. King Manuel respectfully greeted
TN.
New-York tribune., 1908-04-30
INQUIRY on PRINT PAPER
John Norris, Still on Stand, offers
Numerous DOcuments.

WASHINGTON. april 2s.-Before the special COM
171ittee of the House which is Investigating the
subject Of the duty wood pulp and print paper
as 4ffacting the price the United States. John
Norris representing the paper committee OF the
American Newspaper Publishers Association. con
riuued his testimony to-day and presented numerous
letters and documents
Apparently the committee particularly i'm
pressed With the annual statement Of the Inter
national Paper Company for the fiscal year ended
June 90 lsG7 showing increased cost of pro
duction Of - cents A ton. against the raise in
price Of paper Of 81 a ton Chairman Mann an
nouuced that he would investigate ascertain the
cause OF large increase i'll the price Of paper
Mr.. Norris formulated a number OF questions
which he wished the committee to PROFOUND at
once TO the International Paper Company and
others. and also submitted the names of q dozen
persons identified with the paper business for
vaOm he desired subpanaes be issued.
New-York tribune., 1908-04-30
SUNK ON THE GRAND BANKS.
Steamer Norwood Abandoned by Her Grew,
Who Were Saved.

SYDNEY e. b April 29.-The Dominion Iron and
Steel Company received word to-day that the
steamer Norwood bound from Glasgow for Sydney
was sunk last Sunday the Grand Banks, of
Newfoundland. after having been jammed in the
ice and abandoned by her crew. Tie men were
picked up by a passing schooner They state that
the lights Of the disappeared hour after
they left her.
The Norwood sailed from Glasgow on April Is in
command Of Captain hopkins with cargo of IRE
brick ingot moulds and machinery for the Dominion
Iron and Steel Company. She was built al West
HartlepooI England. in 1855 and registered i53
tons net 4She was 300 feet in length IS feet beam
and % feet depth of hold. She was owned by the
Doughty Shipping Company, of West Hartlepool.
and was valued $4,000.
New-York tribune., 1908-04-30
TO PAY FREEDMAN'S BANK LOSSES
Bill 10 Reimburse Negro Depositors Favor
ably Reported in House.
IF-om The Tribune Bureau. J

Washington. April 81 bu reimburse the
negroes no lost money n the failure OF the old
Fr-edTnza's Savings and Trust Company in this
city early IN the 70s was favorably reported
b. the House Committee Banking and Currency
to-day The bill has been introduced almost
eEerE session for the past twenty years. but never
before has Il been passage.
The Freednans bank was established soon after
the Civil War by some phianthropic Washingto-
mans and Vas under the supervision. though not
under the control. OF the government Negroes
from all parts Of the country. feeling safe in the
Endorsement OF the government, deposited
large OF money in tbs Institution, and il is
estimated that its deposits At one time aggregated
: million dollars An official the bank defaulted
leaving i bankrupt and since that time the de-
Vosito-s ari their heirs have been endeayoring to
ottain their money from the government. The bill
authorizes the Secretary Cf the Treasury 10 reim-
hu-se those negroaS=v,ho can prove their claims.
Nj T-eeland vii appear before the Banking and
Currency Committee in support Of MS
new bill. ana Il expected that the measure viii
be acted on tomorrow afternoon
New-York tribune., 1908-04-30
FLEET SAILS TO-DAY
III Feeling Culminates in Wreck,ng
of Santa Barbara Restaurant.

Santa Barbara. Cal. April 29.-Rear AdTirai
Thomas has transmitted to Lieutenant Cone COM
manding the torpedo notilla now at san Dleso'
orders to stop at San Pedro Harbor on the voyage
northward and remain long as possible Inc
fotilla. however, must leave in time TO reach
Santa Cruz on the morning Of May 4 orders
have been issued for the battIeship fleet to leave
here at O'Clock tomorrow morning.
The last day of the fleets stay at Santa Bar
bara was marked by only feature of any i'm
portance as far as the naval programme was con-
cerned. This field day of sailors from the
fleet held at Athletic Park under the auspices OF
the Civic League. There were scores of events
the programme Lieutenant Weaver, athletic
officer of the fleet, had charge of the contests
among the bluejackets- There were many entries
for each event. and the competition was keen
Tonight the dance of flowers" vas given in
the canvas covered Plaza del Mar. on the ocean
front. over forty Santa Barbara young women
took part in the performance. the costumes repre-
senting different flowers The Plaza deco
rated with great variety Of coors. and the scene
of surprising brilliancy- Among the
costumes white lilies. narcissus. darro-
dis, poppies. pink carnations sweetpeas red
caCti purple iris. lavender orchids morning
glores blue lilies harebells and scores of others
An outbreak occurred in the street last night in
which several hundred sailors threw stones and
clubs and partially wrecked small restaurant at
No ~ State street. owned by John SeniCh 1t was
a elimination Of numerous small difficulties which
have occurred during the week the feet has been
here between sailors and local tradesmen The
bad feeling has been due principally TO A system
of overcharging in payments for meals and other
purchases with which the sailors have been con-
fronted.
Last night Senich attempted to charge Two Of
the s6 for meal price which they deemed
exorbitant. They demurred 20 the payment, but
were compelled to make a settlement of the bill
because they had inquired the price before or
dering. Later they reported the incident to shore
liberty parties, and finally large crowds congre-
gated in front of the place and began to throw
stones and other missiles Windows and glass
fixtures were smashed. while the proprietor and
employees fed The shore patrol rushed to the scene
and dispersed the crowd.
The sailors have been dissatisfied with the lack
Of entertainment here. More than three thousand
have ashore each day, but many. after
spending few hours in the town, have either
taken the train TO Los Angeles or returned 70
their ships. Alleged overCharging OF various kinds
have been numerous and considerable i'll feeling
has resulted.
New-York tribune., 1908-04-30
TO PRESERVE CANADIAN FORESTS.

Ottawa. Ont. April 2a-In the Commons this
afternoon +. y Lewis. VI. H. asked the govern
ment appoint special committee of the House
70 Investigate the question Of prohibiting the ex-
port pulp wood 10 the United States, with view
TO The preservation OF Canadian forest and
the ncourageInent Of the paper making industry.
Sir Wilfrid LauTier stated that the government
considering The question Of preservation Of Canadas
timber resources. Unless the present were
stopped, ne said, Canada's so-called ineNhausthle
forest wealth would soon he depleted If an in
vitation were TO tie government to send
Canadian representative to the conference called
by President Roosevelt TO consider the forestry
question in Washington next month Canada would
gladly send 4 delegate.
New-York tribune., 1908-04-30
ST. AIMS TURNED AWAY VISITORS.
souirmed Into Brooklyn Church by Way Of
the Water Pipes

Many residents of Broofi>n prominent IN re-
1c5ous and church circles. startled yesterday
- learn that the old and revered Church Of St
AIMS on the Heights had not only refused admis-
sion 10 their fold certain proselytes seeking en-
france but had forciby removed them from
rho church premises and made il impossible for
them to return.
The affair provoked much discussion, it being said
that the newcomers were attracted partly by the
oreaching Of Dr. Walker, but more especially by
the organ music. until at last some inquisluve
ouestioner ran across the sexton and learned that
-he uuvelcoulc intruders nothing more than
a number Of eels seeking admission to the church
by way Of the water pipes leading to the motor
that operates the church organ The eels get into
the pipe. stop the supply and then the
SEXTON has to 60 down into the basement and dig
an eel out Of the pipe.
New-York tribune., 1908-04-30
-BARTHOLDT ATTACKS PROHIBITION.
Accuses Leaders of Movement of Cracking
Whip" Over Legislators.

Washington, April GAN attack prohibition
was made to-day by Representative Richard Bar
tholdt of Missouri before the House Committee on
the District Of Columbia. which has under con-
sideration the Sims bill providing for prohibition
in the district
Prohibition is a devilish device TO nail the human
family moro securely the cross of King Alcohol"
ne declared He also declared that the professional
proh:bitionists had ''corraled and chill
dren,' and that they had cracked the whip over
state legislators. Now he continued, they are
trying to crack the whip the Congress OF the
United States"
homes are deserted because the wives and moth
ers spend their time the streets and on the
husIings agitating for prohil tion." A disregard
for the Constitution another charge which he
made against prohibition leaders. He said that
this was the most important subject now before
Congress
New-York tribune., 1908-04-30
TALKED ABOUT "CIssY" IN HIS SLEEP

The habit Of alking in his sleep the means
~ bringing William L. Nodell, Of No 2+3 South
4th street WILLIAMSBURG before Magistrate Furlong
in the Lee avenue police court yesterday His
u-tfe Florence. together with her young son. is liv
ing with her father d No. 63 Canal street. Man
haitian.
Mrs Nodell charged her husband with abandoning
her and the child. She said that night she
was kept awake by the illness of the boy Her
htJrband suddenly began talk his sleep, say
ing 'C'issy, dear, | love you." The next morning
he said that "Cissy" school teacher. Nodell
said that his wife inclined to be jealous. Mag
istrate Furong instructed Nodell pay his wife
IS 80 a week and provide home for her
New-York tribune., 1908-04-30
FOR MONEY COMMISSION
Fo.rler and McMorran Speak-
Williams as an Erhorter.
TFrona TIE Tribune Bureau.

Washington. April 2s-Two members Of the
House Committee on Banking and Currency. Chair
man Fowler ami Representative McMorran Of
Michigan explained in the House to-day their rea-
sons for desiring financial legislation other than
q currency commission st the present session of
Congress Mr.. Fowler praised his bill and named
many experts who have spoken in favor of it. He
oo5tasted these expressions with the general criti-
cis7n Of the AldrCh bill. and pointed 20 -he fact
that in all the hearings before his committee only
two men had advocated the massage OF the latter
measure one of them being the former Controller
@ li4e currency He made a brief plea for the
passage Of his commission bill as did Mr. Nc,for-
ran Who followed him. The latter covered practi-
oeliy the same ground Mr. Fowler. and declared
ne "ouio not vote for the Aidrich bill under any
circumstances
John Sharp Williams introduced a vaudey-iIfiar
performance early in the session when he caused
e small table 10 he placed in front Of the Speak
er : desk on which he placed a pen an inkstand
6ho Petilon u the Speaker. signed by the minor
ity asking that bin repeating the tariff on wood
pulp Re brought before the House. With the Ian
olo seSirulaJlon Of an eXhorter he
$3.50 'iilr'F Republicans 10 sign the petition so
'''d' d majority Of the House might express itself
In favor Of the repeal The ma iorjty Was highly
amused and contributed many smiles but refused
'o IAN INTO the obvious little trap set by the minor
- ieaoers- Adam Be1e suggested that John
ShsfP oonflne his spellbinding TO Mississippi
oam0n'eetings
me reading Of the sundry civil appropriation bin
"es oeSCn under III" fivo-ninllte rule When the
f@l@sF@PA appropriatrg for the cutter ser
N--= "es reached Nj Tawney offered an amend
I't'i lroin ihe Committee Appropriations in
ceSlhs the amount reported hy the bill for nliscel-
4a1fous expenses from 81 81. s. on &C
count of the recently enacted Law increasing the
PaE - The revenue cutter service. The amendment
Nas agreed 10.
Nj eulzer. Of New York. offered an amendment
aTIroI7TiaJlnE Fl'-t''1 10 pay damages on account
of the General Slocun disaster The amendment
vent o-r d point Of order made by Mr. Tawney
NJ DalzeH offered amendment appropriatng
37''" for National Gallery OF Arts in the Smith
soDian Institution. but the amendment was also
Lost c point of order
Nj Mann. q Illinois. offered an amendment au-
Iho-izlns Ihe Interstate Commerce Commission o
investigate anC test appliances designed increase
Ihe safety railway operation when such ap-
pl-ances furnished free Of cost TO the govern
mem Tor investigation. The amendment vas
agreed To-
New-York tribune., 1908-04-30
FOR SAFETY OF WATER TRAVELLERS

TF-ou The tribune BUreaul
Washington ADrI -a--SenaJor fepeW obtained
-re passage bz TIE senate to-day II bill which,
- -. ,ar ct favorable action by the House. Will
.t = believed contribute materially 10 the safety
If those " no travel ON excursion steamers and on
vessel engaged IN the coastWiee trade. and which
ma - -he means Of preventing = repetition Of
the General SIocun disaster
r. r;r ,royit:es that tie master Of every pas
se,e4r steamer shall keep q correct count Of all
Messenger received ana delivered from day TO
r5s. which ccur- shall he open t" inspection by
federaI inspectors Whenever called for, and that
correct list o< al passengers snail be kept by
-. masters Of -eaEoinz vessels in the coastHise
.-a5e and q passenger vessels on the Great
Lake = reualt. Of 500 is provided for the
,.sorztE.r, Of -..e
New-York tribune., 1908-04-30
TWO JUSTICES MAY BE INDICTED.
Grand Jury Gets Evidence Also Against
Court Clerk and Metz Employee

The District Attorney of Kings County will
Law evidence before the Nav grand jury which
may lead the Indictment Of Municipal
Court justices. a court clerk and an employee Of
the Controllers ONCE These men are>beIiev ed
10 have assisted William e Miles the lawyer
who Is now serving time on BlackveITs Island
for conspiracy 20 dsfraud the city through the
presentation Of fraudulent sewer claims
II - understood that the Justices received pare
Of 0iiless fees for their all The court clerk ~
is SAID acted as the gc-betvesn for TIE LAWYER
and the justices and the erpIcye OF the Con-
troIlers once Tade false reports upon the claims
presented BY Miles
New-York tribune., 1908-04-30
MAJOR GENERAL HALL RETIRED.
General Barry, Who Gets Promotion, wlu
Stav in Cuba Until February.

E-srlr--or- April ea-Maior General CfarIes B
Hall : veteran = the civil War. vas placed on
n retired list The army to-day on account Of
zCr H reached his present grade about a month
sgo. and has been in command ot the mIll'sFE
so-rrr - Fort I.eavenRorth. Kansas. for some
----- --s- He vii be succeeded IN thar duty next
a-.-,sr r. Fricadier General Frederick Funston,
row in command II the Department Of California
The vacaucy in the list q major generals caused
r, -fe retirement e General Hail has been hlled
h, rse promotion q E-igs5ier General Thomas H
F-e---- -c-v in command Of the army OF Cuban pa
,z-r--5c- i i said a. the War Department that
General Barry viii continue il his present COM
r75 lrf.7il e United States troops are withdraw 4
from Cuba next February. in accordance win
p. e55e-- Fscoseve.r's recent announcement
New-York tribune., 1908-04-30
FLEETS SUPPLIES FOR LONG CRUISE.

Washington. April % 9-Proposals for furnishing
food supplies in large quant,es for the use of the
Atlantic battleship feet its way around the
world were opened at the Navy Department to-
day. These supplies loaded aboard the
auXiliaries at Mare Island and Puget Sound
Among the items are 10000 pounds of -four,
more than 1.2l60t0 POUNDS of frozen fresh meats.
large amounts of sausages. potatoes. fresh and
timed vegetables and fruit The Navy Depart
ment to-day awarded Lind & co. OF New York.
a contract for furnishing 20Gn tons of American
coal al Auckland. New Zealand. s. 81 a
New-York tribune., 1908-04-30
RETOLT IN SIAM.
European Residents of Battambang
Threatened bY Mattress.

Paris April 29-The Temps" to- day pub
fishes a special dispatch from Battambang stat
ing that the town is at the mercy If the natives
who have risen in revolt and are threatening
the European residents. The troops are INSULT
Cient to insure protection.
Battambang is a town OF Siam in the French
sphere of influence. Recent dispatches from
Saigon. Cochin China. said the natives of the
central AMMAN provinces state Of re
bellon owing the abuses INDUCED in by the local
mandarin The Central AMMAN provinces are not
far from Battamhang. which is about forty miles
from the Cochn-China frontier.
New-York tribune., 1908-04-30
MISS MALoNEYS MARRIAGE ANNULLED?

II as reported last rich' that Daniel F. Cohalan
referee had decided that the marriage Of Miss
Helen Naloney. daughter of Martin II lone p.
arthur 81 Osborne. u broker of this civ was
null and vnil Mss Maloncy and Young osborne
we're married tp-0 gears ago by \ justice of the
r-sc~ At Namaroncck : Y. under rrtitiuJs
names ii tshalan told n Tribune Representative
that rop-rt Of hi decis.,n hal teen given out.
he refused v DISCUSS the ease.
New-York tribune., 1908-04-30
NOVEL POINT IN ESTATE CONTEST.
Heirs of Wife Who Slept Further from Stove
That Emitted Gas Get $4,000.

Because Mrs. George Osborn occupied a room
twenty feet further from the coal from which
the gas that asphyxiated both in their home in
New Rochelle in October escaped. Surrogate Nil
lard has held that the husband died first and that
The sed couple lived alone, and the bodies were
not found until several DAYS after death Mr.. Os-
horn for years held place IN the city Han New
Work He vas seventy-four years old. and his wife
s:Nty-seven The Sa.rosates decision probably VIII
nc appealed.
New-York tribune., 1908-04-30
NORWALK WOMAN SAVES MEN.
Try Telegraph TO The TribuneI

IeIeEraph 70 ITlhune
south Norwalk Conn, April 29-Miss Lucretia
Sanger Of Norwalk. who owns and runs the launch
Dixie saved the lives OF two young who
we're capsized in NorWalk Harhor to-day. A move
ment will probably be started present Miss
Sanger with a medal
When Miss Sanger discovered the young
they were clinEing To the bottom of their over
turned catboat and drifting into the Sound
Miss Sanger displaye no little seamanship in pick
ing up the young men. No mans hand ever
touches the boat
New-York tribune., 1908-04-30
THE ST. PAUL SERIOUSLY DAMAGED

London. April 29.-The official survey Of the
steamship St Paul reveals that she sustained much
greater damage in the collision than at first
thought Her keel stem completely carried
away below the twenty-six-foot mark, and her
plates were injured for distance Of twenty feet
Il will be necessary to east new stem. and she
proba bly, will not be able 10 sail May .
The American Line has subscribed $50 to the
relief fund for the families of the Of the
cruiser Gladiator who lost their lives in the col
Ision With the ST. Paul Saturday.