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New-York tribune., 1908-12-25
AMERICA MAY ACT BEFORE CHINA.
If Peking Raises Representative Rank First
President Can Reciprocate
IFrom The Tribune Bureau.

u-ssbi,v+on Dec M-The cable news from
Pekins that China expects to raise the rank or
her representative in Washington 10 mat OF
ambassador and that Tang Shae VI. the spscldl
envo1 70 Washington has obtained the approval
of this government aroused much interest IN
diplomatic circles here to-day. athough no SUI
prise as the facts had been announced IN llese
djspatches-+o The Tribune OF December lS, when
II was told that Senator Lodge, the ranking re
nuhiran member Of the Committee on Foreign he-
lations had already introduced an amendment o
the diplomatic and consular approprlaton plli' coh
ferring the rank OF ambassador on the American
representative Pekng, and II was intimateo 'hat
China would pursue the same course with regard 70
Washington.
OF course IL China takes the first step "hlcn
would be entirely satisfactory 70 this government
the President would have ample author1g' uhoei
the existing law 10 raise the rank of the American
Minister but II this country Is to take the inla-
tive the enactment of the Lodge amendment
would be required Mr.. Lodge, who is espeeialiS
familiar with the foreign policy OF the aonlinis
tration and is in thorough sympathy with II, was
svare Of the expressed desire Of the Chinese En-
voy and Of the desire of the Secretary OF s'ate
that II be complied with when he introduced MS
amendment -
From a legislative standpoint il makes htIle
difference whether Congress adopts the hoose
amendment or the Chinese government acts nrs''
th.s in affect enabling the President TO act WITH
out The special authorization Of Congress- Dut II
IS believed that good diplomacy dictates the WIS
dom of this courtry's taking the hrst step. as
the compliment would be sincerely appreciated oy
China ana il would materially promote the coroiai
relations which already exist between this eoun-
try and the Celestial Empire
The United States, among all the leading powers
has on all occasions been the first 10 extend
.o.,as .n5 consideration to China. and its
course in that respect has won for this country
an enviable place in Chinas regard When rang
sbao VI suggested at Toxic similar elevation OF
the representatives Of China and Japan MS au-
,-a,c.s uere not received with enthusiasm but
+ta elevation Of Minister Rockhili and Minister WI
seems 10 he assured and that at no distant date
New-York tribune., 1908-12-25
MR.. LILLEY's COUNSEL PROTESTS.
Declares Unconstitutional Corrupt Practice
Act Invoked Against Governor elect.
fBy Telegraph to The Tribune

iBy Telegraph to The Tribune. !
New Haven. Dec. A.-QuestionS of the constitu-
tionality of the corrupt practices passed four
years ago by the Connecticut Legislature were
raised to-day by counsel for George L. Lilley.
Governor-eleet in the election court proceedings
brought on petition of George L. Fox. of this city
who alleged that Mr.. Lley had not filed a com
plete statement OF his expenditures I'm the recent
campaign and that agents OF Mr.. Lley had acted
contrary to the law.
Mr. Iilleys counsel to-day filed a protest against
the proceedings which will begin next Saturday
here before Judges :. A. Robinson and W. l.. Ben
nett The protest says the corrupt practices act
contravenes several sections OF the Constitution:
that it improperly provides for a hearing before
two Judges but jury: that I'm case OF disagree
ment by the judges there Is no provision for an
award Of execution, and that the act Is void te-
cause Joint nnding that a candidate had been
guilty In person of corrupt practices as defined
in the act shall have the effect OF rendering said
candidate Ineligible for any public office for a
period of four years"
New-York tribune., 1908-12-25
AMBASSADORS SEE MR.. ROOT.
No Indication of Change in Russia Repre-
sentative-Senor Barrios Recovered.

Washington Dec 24-Arnbassadors Takahira, OF
Jaoan and Rosen, OF Russia, were among Secre-
tary Roots callers to-day the regular diplomatic
reception day Baron Rosen has just returned TO
the United States, after a long visit to Europe
and came to the department to pay his respects 10
Secretary Root Subsequently he went TO the Wn1te
House If Baron Rosen is to be sent to another
post as has been reported he might be, that fact
did develop in course OF his Visit 10 the STATE
Denartrnent TODAY the officials there saying there
was no indication of a change in the head OF the
embassy
For the first time since he was seriously injured
in automobile accident sehor Don Juan Bar
rios minister on a special mission from Guate-
rnaIa called at the State Department TO pay MS
respects to Secretary Root He had cordlal inter
view with the Secretary and with Assistant Secre-
taTy Bacon Sefor Barrios will leave tne Chl'eu
States about the end of the month
New-York tribune., 1908-12-25
WHICH WILL he TAKE, CORK OR WOOD
Winthrop Doesn't Believe in Economy In 'n0
Matter of Artificial Legs.
Irrnr, The Tribune Bureau. ]

TFror, The Tribune Bureaul
v,7,;ur.o, I1ec 24-The Assistant Secretary OF
tbe 1raasurv- Beeknan Winthrop, was ousy ss"
t,g o4iciaI documents when letter rom ,n7
Marine Hospital service was handed 10 him-
1ettar requested the Assistant Secretary ol .i'o
Treasury ito 90 X" order for a peg ies i
Marks a seaman. who Is about 10 leaF0 -
,Io-ine uosntaI at New York, after having leg
amputa ted. -. A.
..Xyhv can't he have cork les? asked Iai
U-intbrop Il can sympathize with any reno"
who loses a leg for 1 almost lost one OF mn
once Find out from the hospital people h "e
can't be given a cork limb" ,
The Marine Hospital headquarters was rescneo
nv telephone and the official IN charge rephed'
FORK leg will cost about S35 OF 80"
well suppose it will exclaimed Mr.. Winthrop
..Ve try to get the money. This is the Christmas
season and think Mr. Marks ought to be gwen
cork leg. -
The Marine Hospital official sprung ne" oO-
lection I'VE think ne would rather nave pss
leg than a cork one ne said Marks Is iaoor-
ing man. and for his walk In life he can use peg
leg better than cork limb
well. TO settle this matter, suppose We let MI
Marks say which ore he'll prefer" said the AS
sfstant Secretary And there the leg question no"
New-York tribune., 1908-12-25
Parker ON SENTENCE.
Says Judge Dimegarded Constitu-
tionaZ Rights of Labor Leaders.

Fx-Judse Alton B. Parker of counsel for Samuel
compers John Mitchell and Frank Morrson VINO
were sentenced to prison. but released on suspend
Cd sentence on Wednesday by Judge Wright, or
the Supreme Court District of Columbia. for CON
tempt in violating injunction TO restrain theii
from putting the Buck Stove and Range company
Of ST Louis on an unfair list, explained yester-
dav his legal views of the case. which. he SAID ne
was unable to present in court on account OF TWO
cases which he had to attend in the Court OF AP-
pesls -
I'm a number of instances" said Mr. Parker,
attempts have been made to invoke the aio oi
the courts to restrain the publication OF cartoohs
or written matter claimed to be hbelious, pul INC
courts have ever held that the Constitution pr
hibits any censorship over the press either by tle
executive. the legislative or the JuoiclaI "eP
ment of the government"
He quoted the court in the case of The LAIe AS
sociation Of America VS.. Boogher 70 Mo. app ~
which declares that the General Assemoly can
pass no law abridgng the freedom of the press
arcent s,cb as imposes a penalty for hcentious
abuse of that freedom Judge Holmes IN FatteI-
son VS. Colorado, is quoted as saying;
The main purpose of such constitutional provision @
bcation Is 10 as had been pracsed by other govern
menS and they DO n0{ OIL be deemed contrary
the public welfare.
NJ. Parker said the decree restrained 'he ,e u
PENDANTS from printing issuing publishing or ls
tributing copies of The Federailon,st s. 80
other publication in which the complainant was was
Dlaced on an unfair list 1--WE don't pauoAlAe
list. ,
Since that decree became effective the AIiie,i
can Federation of Labor has not pupIsneu '
name of the Buck Stove and Range CohpahS "
On, .,,nfair' LIST he said but did publish copy
of the decree which is held as one OF the acts u
contempt Aside from editorial utterances anu
public addresses, in OF which the court wa
spoken of disrespectfully. there is no wen Iouiu
charge of violating the terms of the decree.
He said that IL an unconstitutional stature was
disobeyed. and it had been ruled that no peHdi'S
could be exacted from the disobedient person liie
same must hold good in the case OF an
ttoreI decree MIR Parker said he believed Judge
Wright had disregarded in the sentence passed the
constitutional rsht of free speech and free press
New-York tribune., 1908-12-25
INSURANCE AGENT LOSES APPEAL.
Appellate Division Refuses to Stop Superln-
tendent Kelsey from Revoking License.

The Appellate Division refused yesterday TO order
a writ of prohibition against Otto f. Kelsey Su-
perintendent of Insurance. to restrain III" from
rsvoking the license of I.emuel G. Burr represent
inp the Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Com
pany of Wisconsin. Burr has been cited to appear
and answer charges presented to the Supernten-
dent of Insurance by Wilbur H Person Of the
Now York Life Insurance Company, who alleged
that Mr. Burr had misrepresented the New York
life to induce persons TO transfer their insurance
Mr. Pierson says that Mr.. Burr not only mis-
represented the New York Life, but also his
company. Anticipating action by Mr.. Kelsey Mr.
Burr applied for a writ of permanent prohibition
which the court denied and this denial is
sustained
New-York tribune., 1908-12-25
SECURITIES GOVERNMENT REQUIRES.
Cortelyou Announces Them, Although No Ad-
ditional Deposits Are Planned

Washington Dec. 24-Although no additional de-
posits Of public funds in national banks are con-
templated Secretary Cortelyou to-day IN comph-
aDce with the law Of March T. 1907, announced the
classes of securities that would be accepted In the
event Of such deposits being made. They are as
follows:
United States Philippine, Porto Rico and Dis
trict of Columbia bonds at par: bonds OF Hawaii
Territory at % per cent and at the option OF the
Secretary of the Treasury, Philippine Railway
Company bonds and those OF states municipalities
and high grade railroads. such legal invest
nents for savings banks in New York, Massa-
cnusetts Connecticut New Jersey. at 81 per
cent of their par value For the initial deposit
United States bonds are required
New-York tribune., 1908-12-25
MOVEMENT FOR c. P. TAFT GAINS.
Wade H. Ellis Arrives to Aid Fight-Gov-
ernor Harris Favors Caucus.

Columbus Ohio. Dec 24.-The arrival of Wade
IT Ellis former Attorney General Of Ohio. now
assistant to the Attorney General OF the United
States who will exert his influence for Charles P
Taft for United States Senator, and the open dec
laration of Governor Harris that he favors Sena-
torial caucus added much strength to the Taft
movement to-day.
Il have been approached by a few Republican
members who said they would be willing to risk
supporting me in the race said Mr.. Ellis, but
N not I'm the race. 1 for Taft"
Governor Harris to-day out for the first
time openly in favor of a Il believe it
would be better party policy to have caucus he
said.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-25
STUDENTS STONE POLICE.
Tsco Thousand in Disorders Caused
bu Examination System.

Paris Dec A-The opening to-day OF new sys-
tenn ~ examinations Objectionable the students
AZ the Medical School Of the Sorbonne was the oc-
o.sion Of serious manifestations Of displeasure
Two thousand students paraded the streets, loucly
voicing their protests and accompanying them with
violence. They broke windows in the schooi oullo-
ing with stones and showered the police with eggs
stones and sticks Several persons, including some
who were merely onlookers. received Injuries
The Republican Guard was summoned ana
cleared the streets. The students resumed their
demonstrations for short while, but they were
fna1I,, disnersed with the aid of the police. The
medical school has been closed by the authorities
New-York tribune., 1908-12-25
GERMAN FLAG ON WASHINGTON HOTEL
Count Won Bernstorf, New Ambassador, VIII
Not Go to Embassy for Few Days.

Washington Dec. 4.-Germany's black, Whlte
and red flag will fly for several days from one
of the local hotels which temporarily is the nome
Of the new German Ambassador to the Unlted
States Count Johann Heinrich Won Bernstorn' VINO
arrived in this city from New York late to-day.
t4a was sccompanied by his wife and daughter
and bv several servants. Several attaches or the
embassy met the ambassador at the station,
whence ne went directly TO the hotel, which untlI
the arrival from Europe OF the counts household
effects will be his home.
Being tired out from his journey. he refused 70
see anv newspaper men tonight. His credentials
Will be presented to the President the beginning
of next week
New-York tribune., 1908-12-25
A MONUMENT TO BARBARA HECK.

Ordensburg y. Y. Dec "A contract -oI
.e,,or q, a monument 20 Barbara Heck. the
founder OF Methodsm in America, was a"4'1e1 y
local contractors here to-day The Inonol'eu'' -
cost OF which is 10 be betrayed by popuia4 p 80
scriptons or Methodists ootn IN Use - La,k
- C,an.,o a 20 he erected on the Canadian oahA
~ tbs 81 Lawrence River. close TO the spot ~ae.'
the BODY OF the founder is buried The speel.i. spss,
tions cali for shaft OF Barre granite SeVSI'e ,t
feet hiEh With a bronze medaliloh or ''0 ,,t
8 simpIe inscription on the other Ihe hoi'S
A. 10 he ready for unveing next August
New-York tribune., 1908-12-25
SCIENTIFIC CONGRESS ORGANIZED.
Brazilian Elected President-Professor Rowe
Head of Social Science Section.

Santiago de Chile, Dec PA preliminary ses
sion Of the Pan-American Scientific Congress was
held today, the Brazilian delegate being elected
president. Professor L s. Rowe. head Oh tii7
American delegation was eelcted to preside over
Tho eecttor Of social sciences The formal opening
of the congress will take piacs tomorrow.
The delegates from the United States VIII prepare
a special report the Association or American
Universities. with a view to estaohshlhg ctosei
relations among the educational institutions or the
two Americas An entertainment in honor OF the
delegates was given tonight by the Social CLUB
nf Santiago.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-25
SAYS SENTENCE JusrIFlgs eoMpgRs,

Peoria H., Dec. A-W. s Carter grand MASTER
elect of the Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen
when asked to-day what he thought OF the deci
sion OF Justice Wright. of the District Court Of
Washington in finding Gompers. Mitchell and Nor
rison guilty, said:
THE animus OF the court is probably reflected in
the intemperance Of its language If Mr.. Gompers
were IN need OF vindication for his position dur
ing the recent political campaign. this tal sem
tence OF mon guilty Of no crime proves the tustia-
cation of his position. Nothing win popularixs
New-York tribune., 1908-12-25
GIVE UP HOPE FOR SHIP.
The ShckIestdd BelieUed to Haze
Sunk rith Al on Board.

sydney n 6 Dec. 24-With the passing to-day
Of an even month since the Norwegian steamer
StickIestad left Glasgow, Scotland, for this port
the mariners interested in the vessel up nearly
all hope of ever again seeing her.
It IS generally believed that the steamer went
down with ali on board, in the terrific gales OF
early December although she may have gone down
earlier as her departure was made from Glasgow
on November q. Ordinarily the passage across oc-
c,pies about a week
New-York tribune., 1908-12-25
FOR STAMP VENDING MACHINES.

Washington. Dec. 2-If one drop penny
in a vending machine and obtain piece Of chew
ing gum or a handful Of peanuts. why not be able
to drop in a coin and secure postage stamp
That is Just what the Postofhce Department wants
to make popular feature of its service, and in
order issued to-day announcement is made that the
department is now prepared TO issue limited guam
titles of postage stamps in rolls OF five hundred
or one thousand for use in stamp vending and
stamp afixing machines Postmasters desiring TO
try the new proposition requested TO make
reuuisition TO the department.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-25
FRENCH CRUISER TO SEEK oERELIcT

The French cruiser Amiral Aube. which re-
Gently left France TO transport the new Governor
of MiuueIon to ST. Pierre. arrived here yesterday
she will probably remain here until she receives
instructions from the French government TO start
eastward on "a hunt for the missing Fabre liner
Neustria which is believed TO be a derelict. The
Neustria left New York on October 27 for Mar
sS"-~ 49," has not been reported since.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-25
SURPRISED BURGLAR, BADLY HURT.
Grandniece of Robert E. Lees War Chaplain
Nav Not Recover.

Richmond Va Dec. 24.-Miss Florence Jones.
srandniece Of the Rev. j. William Jones, chaplain
70 robert 2 ee during the Civil War and now
chaplain Of the Grand Camp, United Confederate
Veterans was attacked and almost killed at her
home in this city tonight by an unknown burglar.
Miss Jones who had been sitting with the fam
iIv started upstars and had reached the top of
the steps when she uttered a scream and the fam
u,y heard her fall. A baseball bat found by her
side was the weapon used by the burglar VINO hao
evidently surprised by her physicians to-
night say she may not recover
New-York tribune., 1908-12-25
ROADS LOSE MINNESOTA TAX CASES

ST Paul Dec 24.-The state double victory
in the Minnesota Supreme Court to-day when de
csions rendered in its favor in both the Chi
cago Great Western and the Great Northern rail
WAYS tax The law increasing the on
gross earnings from to per cent is held valid.
The Great Northern nOminally involves
S2o73S for 1905 taxes; the Great Western about
900 The cases will undoubtedly be appealed tc
the Supreme Court of the United States
New-York tribune., 1908-12-25
OPENS SALON OF AERoNAUrIcs

Paris. Dec. A.-Presideat Fallleres accompanied
by his suite. to-day opened the aeronauticaI salon
in the Grand Palace, where the most complete ex-
hibiton arranged OF seroplanes and ba lloons
and everything pertaining 10 airships attended
BY large crowds
The Presidential party gave particular attention
the Wright seropisne. the to be built in
France by the company that acquired the French
rights This Is one Of the chief attractions OF the
exhibition
New-York tribune., 1908-12-25
THE INAUGURATION DAY PARADE.

Washington, Dec 2-The representation OF civic
organizations IN the inaugural parade wR be
of the great features of the day Thomas T. Nor
gan chairman of the committee having do with
this branch of the pageant. said to-day
those bodies which did not apply early for positions
in line might find diniculty IN obtaining an adj
yantageous assignment.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-25
posrMAsTERs MUST NOT SOLICIT.

Washington. Dec. 2-Postmasters will not in the
future on pain of dismissal be allowed 10 solicit
the mailing of matter at their Offices by persons
living or doing business within the delivery OF
other postofice. according to order issued by
the Postmaster General to-day amending the postal
regulations The order further provides that fourth
class postmasters instructed not TO claim credit
for canceIling postage stamps matter diverted
from. other offices to their offices for mailing.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-25
FRANK THOMSON SCHOLARSHIP EXAMS.

The general managers OF the Pennsylvanla 'insS
announced yesterday that an examination O. -
nIicants for the Frank Thomson Scholarships W
he held in June. These scholarships eaeh .
,-ssr we're established in 1907 by the three chi'-
SraD ~ Frank Thomson, president OF the Fehn-
svlvania Railroad Company. as memorial 70 ''''A
father
Two scholarships awarded each year
New-York tribune., 1908-12-25
COAL FOR sATTLEsHtPs.

Ne1por1 r J.. Dec. 24.-The naval collier ster-
ing which has been disehsrging coal at the Brad
ford Station has received orders take on the
~osg zEsin and sail immediately for Guantanamo
f-vsns 7, is supposed here that the is for the
hsttleships Maine and North Carolina. which have
been sent 70 Southern waters in connection with
Tsrez.eian affairs The Sterling carries $500 tons
~ coal while the naval collier Nero. which al
rss6v in Cuban waters, mas 500 tons.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-25
PROTEST. EVEN IL LAW WAS BROKEN

Birmingham, Ala, Dec. A-The officers OF the
United Mine Workers of America in Alabama
sent to President Roosevelt to-day the Following
telegram:
Representing the United Mine WORKERS OF aist Ems
ica in Alabama. emphaticaly protest asdlHst
the conviction and sentence TO penal sebDrtu1e e %
those great leaders of the American laDoI IIluE
ment Samuel Gompers, John Mitchell ana ann LIN
Morrison They may have violated the la" Dut w We
ton Of the United States and abolishes the rlght
of free press and free speech
New-York tribune., 1908-12-25

The Dolphin is the first of several American
varships now their way 10 Venezuelan waters
20 reach her destination. The other vessels are
the cruiser Des Moines. the cruiser North Caro-
lima and the battieship Maine The Dolphin will
proceed 10 La Guayra and the North Carolina will
stay at Curacao. Both ships are equipped with a
wireless telegraph outfit and by this means they
will maintain communics ton between Venezuela
and the outside world. There is a cable from VII
lemstad but no telegraphic Communication between
Willenstad and Venezuela.
The North Carolina has board w. T. Buchanan
special commissioner Of the United States 10 con-
fer with the Gomez government questions at
issue. Mr. Buchanan will be transferred from the
North Carolina the Maine the Dolphin. The
Maine is expected TO reach La Guayra an Sat
urday
New-York tribune., 1908-12-25
MISSING SHIP REACHES VICTORIA.

Victoria. E. g, Dec. 2I-The British ship BoadI-
cea for which anxiety was felt owing TO her long
trip OF thrty-one days from San Francisco sailed
into Royal Roads about noon to-day.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-25

Havana, Dec. 24.-The Presidential electoral col
lege met to-day and formally cast a unanimous
vote for General jose Miguel Gomez for Presi-
dent and Alfredo Zayas for Vice President.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-25

Relations between Venezuela and Colombia have
been strained for several past, President
Castro at one time issued decree prohibiting the
entrance of merchandise from Colombia into Venez-
ueia except over certain transportation routes I'm
which he financially interested
New-York tribune., 1908-12-25
TWO SKATERS DROWNED.

C,assopoiis Mich. Dec. 24-Herman Wade. s-S
teen wears old and Lyle Misener. fourteen Nes
drowned in stone Lake to-day BY breaking thEe1s.
the ice while skating
New-York tribune., 1908-12-25
GEORGIA PROHIBITION LAW UPHELD.

Atlanta Dec Estate prohibition won Nio''-[
in the United states Circuit court neie
- ..t-to,, VAS handed down dismissing
ns,I,,on attacking the constitutionasty Of tn'
Georgia prohibition law.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-25
RESTRICTIONS OFF COLOMBIAN TRADE
Castro's Decree for Benefit of His Pocket Re
pealed by Venezuela

Bogota Colombia, Dec. A.-The new Venezuelan
government has announced that It will permit the
resumption OF trade the frontier between
Venezuela and Colombia al all frontier points
New-York tribune., 1908-12-25

.,a ,beorv of class conscious political action as
rnuch as these decisions. of course, congress WIN
cali a halt whenever the party in power desires
to do So