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New-York tribune., 1908-12-18
COURT MARTIAL FOR LIEUT.. JANNEl
Twelfth Infantry Officer Charged with Failure
m File Reports Promptly

court martial will convene at the Officers club
on Governors Island this morning for the trial
Of Second Lieutenant Clarence McP. Janney, OF
the 18TH Infantry, who is charged with neglect Of
duty in failing 10 file promptly reports OF accounts
REQUIRED by the War Department and for neglect
ing to file the reports Of court martial at which
he was the Judge advocate.
Captain William T. johnson. Of the 18th CavaIry'
tz -. t,,dga advocate and Colonel James N Eli
son chief comnissary Of the Department Of the
East is the president of the court. which Will be
,on,posed of nine officers who are nearly all from
the coast artillery branch of the service
First Lieutenant James NJ Fulton. of the coast
or,ir1erv corps stationed at Fort Du Pont Della
u,are IS to be tried the same charges by the
same court and his probably will be called
on Monday.
First Lieutenant Edward l. Rains. Of the 2oth
Infantry who disappeared thirteen days ago While
5ataiIed on duty as a recruiting officer at Provi-
dence has not yet surrendered himself to the mill
tary authorities.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-18
THE TENEZUEL4N WAR.
America Might Speedily Recognise
a Revolutionary Government.

Washington Dec. 17--Something Of furry
was caused in diplomatic circles to-day over the
report that Venezuela had declared war against
Holland These reports had their foundation in
the dispatch which came to the State Depart
ment by way OF Bogota, transmitting tele-
gram from Caracas saying that the govern
rnent had declared state of war. 1t was soon
pointed out, however that this announcement
was based Vice President Ciomez's deClara-
tion that the country in state of defence
because of Hollands act in seizing the coast
guard ship Alexis.
Ofhcials interested in the situation profess to
see no actual difference between a state Of
war and state Of defence" A renewal of
the demonstrations against the administration
of President Castro would not be surprising to
the State Department
If the feeling against the President should de-
velOp into open rebellion and cause the over
throw of his government, the State Department
it is understood. would lose time in resuming
diplomatic intercourse with the new admin
istration. to the end that some action might be
taken on the unsettled claims against Venez-
uela and the resumption Of friendly relations.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-18
AMEND THE BYLAWS.
County Committee Can Heredftea
Tndorse Candidate for Senator. ::

on account Of the ambiguity n tbs 6Jia~1-A
the Republican County Committee. which r-s1eed
in a discussion the last meeting Of the right %
the committee to indorse Secretary Roof for elso-
ton to the United States Senate by ths Legs
lature Subdivision 9 OF Article Of the byiszs
was amended the meeting last night 70 rad AZ
follows.
This committee shall not tndorge rsconn-nsn6
for which there may be statutory provision tat II
shall so do
This amendment was passed unanimously at tbs
meeting Of the executive COMMITTEES in the after
noon. well by the county committee in ths
evening. The old bylaw stated that the COMMITTEES
should not indorse the candidacy OF any for
an Office not filed by popular election Il was
cited at the last meeting by Senator Page. vino
argued that it would prevent the Endorsement Of
Secretary Root.
1t then developed that the COMMITTEES had already
violated the bylaws in indorsing Commissioner
Page Of the Board Of Elections. for reappointment
by the Mayor-an Endorsement which the law
quires William HaIpin thsn gave notice that hs
would introduce the amendment 10 the bylaws At
the last meeting OF the committee they got around
the difficulty by declaring in resolution that the
committee viewed with favor the fact that the Re-
publican members Of the Legislature from New
York County had determined to promote the can
didacy of Secretary Root for Senator Under the
new bylaw It viii be possible future to IN
dorse a candidate for the United States Senate
Last night A resolution adopted for the ap-
pCntnent Of committee OF seven TO draft further
assure a 'cIean ballot President Parsons vas not
present having been detained by his duties in
Washington After the committee had adjourned
the members listened 10 lecture on the city
budget BY Henry Bruere. OF the department OF
municipal research Il much the same as lecr-
ures the subject given at the recent budget ex~
hfbt in the city Ihvesting Building under the aus
spices Of Mr. Bruere's bureau
Mr.. Bruere said il was. far a he knew. the
first time that the workings Of the municipal gov
ernment had ever been discussed before poitt-
cal organization OF that character There was no
political significance in it. he declared. ha
would have been glad TO have delivered the sans
lecture before the general committee OF TararnaaT
Hall had an invitation been extended BY IL Hs
said he would venture 70 say one outside Of .
city official had a copy Of the city budgse
prior 10 three years ago. He showed how rhs
budget this year had been made up on more scen-
tifc lines than in the past II was not perfect
he declared and contained many items OF exs
travaganCe which would probably be eliminated u
future budgets Some S40O01o0n re thought might
under perfect system Of business administration
have been saved IN the maintenance OF the va-h$
Gus departments of the city
New-York tribune., 1908-12-18
CASTRO WRITES LETTERS.
Remains IN HOteI-Discredits Re
ports of Riots an Caracas.

Berlin. Dec. 17.-President Castro did not
leave his hotel to-day. From O'Clock in the
morning he busy with his correspondence,
writing most of his replies. He received num-
Der of dispatches from Caracas. but nothing
conf1rmatory of the reports published in the
newspapers here about the revolutionary move
nent in Venezuela, which both he and the mem
bers Of his suite persist in dscrediting. They
think that the reports emanated from revoIu-
uonary agents in CURACAO.
There is no truth in the report that Germany
has been asked TO undertake negotiations with
Holland to settle the difficulty with Venezuela
The President, who appears 70 be in extremely
good humor and seemingly is not suffering from
illness, received to-day three or four personal
friends. The party was photographed after
luncheon The President then resumed work
on his correspondence. He retired early.
DIT Israel. who made a physical examination
Of Sehor Castro a day or two ago. has had the
President under observation daily. He has not
yet decided whether not an operation will be
necessary. the physician seems convinced,
however, that Castro's kidneys are not affected.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-18

one that is closely connected with the personal in
terests and ambitions of the individual poIltician%
II may be. therefore. that the 'Gomistas, as the
adherentS of General Gomez called. may con
clude that their interests will be best served by
maintenance Of the status quo loyalty to the
dictator. II may also be that unfortunate ter
mination Of Castro's illness would bring about the
hoped-for government change without the neces-
sity for unconstitutional proceedings And, finally.
il is conceivable. though likely that the gov
ernmental machine which Castro has built up
may be strong enough TO Withstand even the strain
Of his personal unpopuarity and OF his absence
All things considered. however. and especially in
view OF the universal discomfort and distress
throughout the country, and Of the prevailing an
tipathy Castro. upon the part Of men
associated with his government. over many OF
whom he has frequently ridden roushshod-it is
than probable that the reign of General Cipr
ano Castro is over, and that before many weeks
Venezuela will enter upon new political era
Whittier or not this will be better than that which
10 be closing II would be impossible TO
foreteli: but imagine that II could by
any possibility be worse!
New-York tribune., 1908-12-18
GEN BELL REBUKEs TWO OFFICERS
Col. Cornmans Sentence Inadequate -
President Commutes That of Capt. French

Washington Dec IA singing reflection on
two army officers is contained in general oSder
issued at the War Department to-day. signed by
General J. Franklin Bell. chief OF stan puohshlns
the action of the President in the cases or Co'oel
1Io-I., C,o-rpoan and CAPTAIN Charles 9. French,
b,b -acantIy tried by court martial at Fort Wayne.
Mich. in connection with the use Of forage The
court sentenced Colonel Cornman TO suspension
from command for month and 70 be reprt-
mandCd.
General Bell SAYS the record ct the ulaI SHOWS
.ba, Colonel Cornman signally failed in the per
forn,e1ce Of his duty post commander The
sentence is deemed inadequate in view Of the grav-
inv of the offence. the order says.
In the case Of Captain French whose sentence Of
dismissal was Commuted by the President 10 re-
duction OF fifty flies in rank, the order says that
instead Of guarding the public interests, Captain
French not only permitted unlawful issues Of for
age to be made but wilfuIly participated in an act
Of rnisappropria tion OF public property
New-York tribune., 1908-12-18
PUNCH ON THE CHESTER.
Bo7cI, Gift of Pennsylvania To5on
Presented and Filled.

big delegation from Chester. Penn. presented a
handsome punchbowl with its platter and Iade,
valued s5OO. to the commander and Of the
scout cruiser Chester, the Brooklyn navy
yard yesterday afternoon. The ceremony occurred
deck. The presentation made by Mayor
D. NJ. johnson OF Chester. and Commander H. B.
Wilson. Of the cruiser. accepted the gift.
There were fifty-three persons in the delegation,
including City Controller W. Ward, City Solicitor
A. A. Cochran City Clerk ". T. Cus, S. L. Tur-
ner. president of the Select Council J. F. Coae,
Houston. Fire Chief p o Mahon, City Engineer
B. g Ladomus. 6. NJ. Booth. solicitor of the Board
of Education; F. F. White president Of the Board
Of Tax Revision; Captain W. G. Randle, Highway
Commissioner H. W. Honan. General II. c. Coch-
rane retired president Of the Board of Trade, and
Secretary B. c. Fox Of the Board of Trade.
The sailors were drawn up along one side OF the
Chester. the officers facing them in two lines along
the other side. Commandant Goodrich on
hand with his staff. In his presentation speech
Mayor johnson said:
I and my fellow delegates were authorized by the
citizens of Chester to extend to you the greetings
ties recognized US in naming this vessel and we
here to-day TO present you a token of our
appreciation. We wish you to know that wherever
go the hearts OF the people of Chester VIII go
with you and follow you with their well wishes.
In reply Commander Wilson said:
you for it, well as for the interest that you
take in US I regret that could not go 10 Ches-
ter and receive your people aboard and thank them
personally for this gift, but we were prevented
from doing by work. It may be possible for
TO make such trip next spring.
The delegates were then invited to the wardroom
where they drank navy punch from the bowl Com
mander Wilson toasting the town Of Chester.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-18
II DINNER 1T CEYLON.
GOuernor Praises PreSident-Ad-
miraI Sperry's Reply.

Colombo, Ceyon. Dec 17.-Thirty officers OF the
American batteship feet, under Rear Admiral
Sperry, and fifty officials Of CeyIon enter
tained al dinner to-day by Governor Sir Henry
Edward MeCaIlum. The Governor proposed the
health Of President Roosevelt, and Admiral Sperry
replied. The Governor referred 10 the fact that
twelve months ago to-day the American feet left
HAMPTON Roads. and said:
President Roosevelt is extraordinarily ro-
bust vigorous and fearless administrator. May he,
on transferring the mantle from his shoulders TO
those Of his friend. Mr.. Taft, continue enjoy a
long life una bated vigor and perfect health and
happiness
Admiral Sperry said the object OF the cruise was
not n demonstrate Americas naval power but
teach her navy the lesson Of self-maintenance
rbicb Lord Nelson and the British admirals
learned in The eighteenth century.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-18
FORCES GATHERING IN OHIO.
Congressman Burton on the Ground-C. P
Taft and Senator Foraker Plan Early Arrival

Columbus. Ohio. Dec 17.-Congressnlan Thsc-
dore + Burton. of Cleveland. arrived here today
open his campa gn for the United Senator
ship. succeed Senator Foraker Hs viii stay
here until the Legislature opens, with the excep-
OF a few days in Cleveland during the holidays
Burtcn's friends say thar he viii enter into
deal with Senator Foraker else 60 OBJ
the Senaorship but If the followers oS the lat
ter want support Burton they must do 50 as
individuals and without any .doa ~ a deal
Charles ? Taft sent telegram 20 State Chair
man Herry \ Williams from Washington today.
in which ne said no would arrive here Monday
morning 20 open headquarters in the contest Tor
Senator one Of Senator Foraker's close IeUten-
ants says that the Senator viii reach here on sat
urdax
New-York tribune., 1908-12-18
AND NAVY NOTES
Would Haze Government Control
Wireless TeIegraphy.
From The Tribune Bureau
Washington. DeCen be

Washington December IL.
NATIONAL CONTROL OF WIRELkSS--lhe
War and Navy Department authorities VINO nave
to do with wireless teegraphy are much interested
in the revival of the project TO have governments
control Of that form of communication There IS
an increasing understanding on the part OF the
wireless telegraph experts that the system espe-
ciaTy along the coast is In great confusion Ihis
is attributed entirely the lack of proper regJla-
tons and in time of 1t is realized that there
would be much trouble which might easily have
serious consequences. There has been developed
apparatus to prevent interference, but the instala-
ton of this is required by law. The gov
ernrent plants are seriously hampered by these
conditions and every effort will made tosinduce
Congress to enact remedial legislation at the pres
session
ORDERS IssUED-The following orders have
been issued.
Major WILSON Y sTAMPER Sd Int4a5g 70 to gv 511
WATSqN Coast aIsy {2 pT2PsE sfation o once
gsPeTa Waf5I1fEfSPR medical
reserve corps from Presidio Of San Francisco to
First Iieutcnant WILLIAM s BARRIGER. sth Cav
airy. detailed auartermaster. transport Mcclellan
First lieutenant HARRY ADAMS from 2sd to 2sth
First lieutenant CHARLES A THUS from 2sth to
TI1AM sSS1s ss in 1' ens4ss Ta rsr; orr
hea[g 4tb of Inf9SpS 19STpS three months M
NAVY.
Commander MLEAN. detached naval station
Commando E E cAPEHART, detached the Mohicsn9
Ensgns y H. GOSS and A s. HICKEY and Assistant
Surgeon A E LEE. detached the Concord. to the
MidshfpT1an c. r CLARK detached the Missouri: TO
the Rainbow
j. and q The to the
Passed Assistant Surgeon J. A. RANDALL detached
The Ranbow TO Paval hospital GanaGan Saf,cb.d tn.
assistant sGTgeo9 20 E. IGG1Ss
hospital. Ganacao; the Charleston
the charleston; to Mohican.
Ensign E. s ROBINSON, detached the Concord, to
the Helena -
Midshpman G. c SLATTON detached the ConcoId' 10
the Chattanooga ,.--,-J
Passed Assistant Surgeon A W BAICH detached
hospital Cavite. to home, by the Concord
Assistant surgeon H BUTTS. detached naval hosDi-
Commander R. HUGHES. detached the Rainbow;
Lieutenant D P. MANIX and Ensign A ". FITGa r.
detached the Chattanooga. and Ensign n l.
IRWIN. detached The Helena: all T. the ConS95d -
duty as naval attache. Toxic and Peking
MOVEMENTS OF WARsHIPs.-The following
movements of vessels have been reported 10 the
Navy Department:
Dec 15-Tne Dolphin at Port Prince.
Dec. I6-The Tacoma. cape Haytien:. the North
Carolina. al Hampton Roads: the Birmingham and
delpha. the Prairie. at Colon: the solace at
Panama
Dec 16-The Salem. from Rockland for Bradford: tie
North Carolina from Norfolk for Hampton Roais
IRE charleston. the cleveland. the Denver and the
Galveston. from Manila for ToiIo
New-York tribune., 1908-12-18
FRANCE TO RESTRICT CONCESSION.
American Slaughter House Sales To Be
Limited to District

Paris Dec. 1.-THE protest OF the French agri-
cultural interests, which have been hghtinE thu
concessions for "A large American slaughterinE es-
tabIishment near Havre. expressed in a demand
In the Senate to-day made by NJ Gomot. repre-
senting the agricultural group, that the govern
ment limit the abattoirs operations TO the dis
trict in which il is situated. NJ Comet said the
French interests feared that the establishment Il
not restricted would TX the price Of beef NJ.
Ruau Minister uf Agriculture. said that the gov
ernnent accepted IN principle the limitation OF the
operations and that this would serve as basis
for later discussion.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-18
GOVERNOR MAcooN IN HAVANA.

Havana Dec. I7.-Ciovernor MagOon returned here
to-day after an absence of more than two weeks
and was greeted with the customary salute. Dele
1atious of American and Cuban officials met him
and he was escorted TO the palace by hve com
NAMES of Cuban artillery The Governor authorized
the statement that he would soon issue decree
empowering President-elect Gomez To contract a
loan of s15 900 oQo which should he applied to the
pavnnent of the CienfIeGos Vaterworks and Havana
paving and seHerng contracts
New-York tribune., 1908-12-18
SIMON RECOGNIZED
american Salute for the Ne7c Presi-
dent of H0yti.

Washington. Dec 11.-Instructions were sent
by the State Department to-day to Mr. Furniss.
the American Minister at Port-au- Prince. to
accord recognition to the new government Of
Hayti. headed by General Simon.
This authorization was sent to the Minister
by Acting Secretary Bacon on receipt of dis
patch announcing the election of General Simon
as President and saying that the country was
calm. Instructions also were. sent to the naval
officers in Hayttan waters 70 fire the customary
Presidential salute of twenty-one guns.
Port Prince Dec. 17.-General Antoine
Simon. leader of the revolution which resulted
in the flight of President Nord Alexis. was
unanimously elected President Of the republic
by the Haytian Congress to-day. A great crowd
assembled outside the parliament building broke
into cheers and salutes were fred from the forts
and the Haytian gunboats
The other aspirants for the Presidency did
not make active campaign for fear that an
other outbreak of disorder would result in
American intervention.
The Congress met under the presidency Of
Senator Paulin. The rolca1I showed the pres
ence of III Representatives Senator Laroche
nominated General Simon, seconded by. Deputy
Dalembrun. A number OF Senators and Depu-
ties asked permission to speak, but a majority
protested and insisted that the vote be taken
at once
The authorities took ample precautions to
maintain order The streets leading TO the
palace were guarded by detachments of police.
and battalion OF troops drawn UP in front
of the residence of the Chief Executive. All
citizens had access TO the building. but the
authorities made sure that with weapons
passed the gates A number of followers of
General Firmin were placed under arrest, and
a local militia organization temporarily
deprived of it's rifles and ammunition. The
Tacoma arrived here yesterday.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-18
RIVER OF RUM" IN WHITE PLAINs
Liquid Contents of Ten Raided Saloons Baths
Railroad Avenue

Jurors from the Supreme and County courts As
White Plains and remOrsefUI prisoners from ths
1aH enptied the liquid contents OF ter raided
looms into the cutters OF Railroad avenue, Whits
Plains. yesterday. while a sad crowd OF onlookers
watched beer. champagne and chiauti and whiskev
guaranteed 10 produce dirigible and aeroplane-1zs
effects lave the UnapPreCiative street
Justice Mills Who signed the search warrants
which crabIed Sheriff Lane and his deputies -
make rhe raids. ordered the destruction The towns
of Bedford, Katonah ard Mount kisco produced
the river Of ,'run.-.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-18
THE EFFECTS OF REPRESSION.

Calcutta, Dec. 1.-THE course adopted by the
Indian authorities to arrest swiftly and mystert-
ousIy ali natives suspected OF revolutionary ac-
livities Is having a good effect the popular
unrest The leaders captured are being sent TO
various iails in India. It is reported that the
powerful native secret societies are dissolving.
delegation of prominent natives supposed TO be i'm
pIicated in the revolutionary movement assured
the local commissioner to-day of support The
native pers are becoming extremely eau
tious in their comments on the government.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-18
JOKES ON HIS WAY TO GALLows.
Negro Refuses Religion. Saying He Wants tt
Go to Hsdes for Special Purpose.

Charlotte y c. Dee. I7.-Henry Harvey. a ne
gro. who was hanged al Rockingham. y. C.. to-
day for murder refused the attentions Of the
ministers who approached him 70 administer spir-
itual comfort. telling them that ne desired 10 &c
10 Hades for special purpose
on the march to the gaIlows chicken rev over
the heads OF the party. and the condemned
exclaimed laughingly. Somebody catch thai
chicken
Harvey's crime the killing OF Hugh Princa
also negro at Rockingham last summer
New-York tribune., 1908-12-18

this city secretary treasurer and auditor respec-
lively; F. {. Baldwin, DetrOits John NJ. CaTrere
and s B. P. Trowbridge. New York City, directors.
The following unanimously chosen fellows of
the institute: David Knckerbocker Boyd. Of Phila-
dephia; Myron Hunt. Los Angeles; Cfoodhue ~+iv-
ingston. New York; J. Hareston Parker Boston;
Dwight HeaId Perkins, Chicago, and Edward L.
Tilton. New York.
a finale to the convention dinner was given
this evening at which the principal speakers were
James Bryce, the British Ambassador; Nicholas
Murray Butler, president Of Columbia University.
and Howard Pyle, the artist.
Cass Gilbert was the architect Of the new Custom
House in this city. The selection by commission
of architects of Mr.. Gilbert for this work was
severely criticised the time by Senator Patt.
Mr. Gilbert is native Of Ohio. and was grad
uated from the Massachusetts Institute of Tech
nology. Some of the best known architectural
undertakings with which he has been identified,
besides the Custom House. are the Union club
building in this city: the State Capitol. at ST
Paul; the Art Building and Festival Hall, at the
Louisiana Purchase Exposition, and the Essex
County Courthouse. Newark, \. J. Mr.. Gilbert
was a member of the national jury Of fine arts at
the Worlds Fair, in Chicago, and Of the natlonaI
Jury for architecture, at the Paris Exposition OF
1900 He is a member of several clubs. including
the METROPOLITAN. the Union and the Lawyers and
the Cosmos Of Washington
New-York tribune., 1908-12-18
TIDAL OF OLGA STEIN BEGINS.

St Petersburg Dec, 17-Oiga Stein, who was ar
- g, New York last March and later extra
49, - r2,,ssia was put trial in the district
court to-day. charged with forgery and embezzle-
-, He, victims are said 10 have lost &l50
coo large and fashionable audience was pres
ent over hundred and twenty witnesses have
New-York tribune., 1908-12-18
THE CONGO CREDITS VOTED.

sdopted to-day the budget Of the Ministry II
the Colonies including the Congo credits The So
rtalists alone opposed the measure, which they
said was based the exploitation OF negroes
and forced lah0r."
New-York tribune., 1908-12-18
C4SS GILBERT ELECTED.
Chosen Head of american Institute
of architects.

Washington Dec. 1.-THE American Institute of
Architects to-day closed its forty-second annual
convention after electing officers and adopting a
series of resolutions, the most important Of which
provides for the creation of federal bureau Of the
fine arts
Cass Gilbert, of New York city. elected presi-
dent. and r. G Cram. of Boston. and Irving K.
Pond of Chicago, vice-presidents other officers
elected were: Glenn Brown and Robert Stead. OF
New-York tribune., 1908-12-18
AN ALLEGED PLOT OF THE SHAH.

St Petersburg Dec T-lhe cofTespUiI is -
r. .,p.ob,, - T.baran has been expelled from
Persia for sending dispatch 10 his paper pur-
r, rting - reveal scheme Of the shnh 10 ehp sehp
secret agents TO Tabriz commit atta'hS upon
Russians and ether Europeans ~ "I"ei - p
ne intcrventjoD bv the powers against the reyo-
lutoAiEts.