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New-York tribune., 1908-08-10
.ryD.S VELOZ TO BERLIN.
sras to DiDert -4merica's Trade
,.ith PeneSueld to Germany.

,-ssident Castro Of Venezuela is up 10 some
! mischief Having annulled all American
..assions in the country he has devised a
: rsan TO harass American commerce
-,s.-o has appointed Nicolas veloz Goitieoa
.sarze d'afaires of Venezuela a. Berlin
= tstter occupied recently the same post at
-..i,rron. and the Venezuelan dictator re-
-. ~, -,-ben the United States severed dip
,-a1a+ions with the South American re-
-, The official instructions TO Veloz were
.,~r 70 Caracas He came 10 New York
-. =. STAYED Al the home Of his sor-in-lsw
sas ne prepared for the trip On the oay oe-
= ba was 70 sail for TeneZeula- Netoz was
----ssa5 70 receive cable message from castro
-,,~+ing him 10 await here letters accFeoitins
=. =, Germany The move was not known mere
= ,z,-o davs ago. when a message was re
- announcing that the German government
,s5 accepted Teloz-
nso 80 +be explanation OF Castro's wish
hove IN Berlin one Of his oonfdential men
y. ,s ..farnenting" an entente eordiale with
--.,s.- Wilhelm. of whom he has often said;
.r-I Generator Guilermo es IN hombre de upo
l., ,-htch means that the German Emperor
-, after his own style. This, however.
as ro+ initiate against Veloz at Berlin
- rsa5 70 say that he needed no diplo-
agents ABROAD put ne ulu II IIlts III
--.-ca n carry out his plan, which is to show
s--4her his resentment against the United
C+s,ss for persistently demanding justice for
.--a-scan interests in Tenezuela-
To thfs end the s-dvices say. Castro de-
,,ss5 70 strengthen enezuela's diplomatic re-
ls45ons with Germ ary. with view 10 encour-
.-4,r broader commercial relations and using
= the same time his influence 10 divert TO
Germany the American commerce with Venez-
7sls Il was only six years ago that Ger
,snv aided IN the European blockade Of the
rs,ezuelan ports; but things have changed.
s,5 to-day Baron de Seckendorf German Min
,s-sr al Caracas. is on better terms with Cas-
M than any of the few diplomatic representa-
-svss that have not been recalled or expelled.
Another cornpat-fot Of Castro has arrived in
ysE York 70 swell the growing colony Of enc
MES Of the dictator He is Augusta F. Pulido
.sr twelve years charge d'afaires and secretary
4 the Venezuelan Legation al Washington
Castro removed Pulido from Office last spring
b.cause the latter granted g leave Of absence TO
Isoobo Pinentel. then consul general at New
FORK Pulido acted entirely within the laws
rprerning the relations between consulate and
seation but Castro resented what he consid-
.rsd usurpation Of his powers
The diplomat who comes from q leading fam
\ Hv Of Venezuela. returned 70 Caracas but the
governmental atmosphere was more than he
1 cvah bear and he left there again in disgust,
u-iving here g few days ago an ardent enthu-
asst for any plan that viii rid Venezuela Of
Castro. PuIido was member Of the Metro
goHtan Club, Of Washington and was a well
kngEn social figure.
New-York tribune., 1908-08-10
P4PAL ANNIVERSARY.
american Preldtes at Ceremony IN
Sistine Chapel.

Rome, Aug s--The fifth anniversary Of the coro-
nation Of Pope Plus was especially celebrated at
the Vatican to-day. The ceremony was held in the
Sistine Chapel in the presence of the Pontif, the
Sacred College. the Papal Court patriarchs, arch
bishops bishops, generals Of religious orders and
members Of the diplomatic corps, the Roman srls-
tocracy and the knights of Malta
Archbishop Farley, of New York, marched in the
procession. He sat next the Pope acting as as
sistant TO the PapaI throne The mass was cele-
brated by Cardinal Merry del VAL and the re-
sponses were sung by the famous Sstine Choir,
conducted by Father Perosi- Cardinal Gibbons,
being the Oldest Cardinal present assisted Cardinal
Merry del Val and offered the incense TO the Pope
Bishops Foley, of Detroit and OConneu, OF
Washington, and Father Doyle, Of Washington,
were present at the ceremony
Cardinal Merry del Val will leave here tomorrow
for CasteI Gaudofo in motor car Archbishop
Farley expects to start on Thursday Tor SWltzer-
land afterward going TO Vienna returning 10
Rome on September Is. He will sail from Naples
for New York September ., having abandoned the
idea Of going TO London for the Eucharistic Con-
New-York tribune., 1908-08-10
THE SHAFTS PLIGHT.
Almost a Prisoner IN Hands of HIS
Tribesmen Rescuers.

St Petersburg Aug 9-Dispatches from
Teheran give tragic-conic description of the
position of the Shah of Persia, who is virtually
prisoner in the hands OF the wild tribesnen
who summoned to Teheran to protect the
throne against the revolutionists, but have be-
come greater menace to the monarch than his
other foes The trihesmen are extravagant in
their demands for money, which the Shah is un-
able to grant and they threaten TO destroy the
palace and pillage Teheran- The S250,ooO OBJ
tained from the Russian Bank recently a loan
the crown jewels Of Persia already is ex-
hausted. General Liakhof's Cossacks are un-
able to make any headway against the tribes
men. who have refused TO permit the Shah to
leave the camp at Badeshakh for Saltanabad.
where the harem is staying.
Famine is reported to be imminent in Southern
Persia and promises TO bring about crisis in
political affairs in the autumn.
A dispatch from Tabriz to-day says that
severe fighting In which the recently arrived
cavalry of the Shah took part, continued Satur
day. and that the revolutionists sustained heavy
losses in men and guns.
New-York tribune., 1908-08-10
PERKINS TO GET PLACE.
Viii Be Chairman of Senate NaUaL
Committee.

Washington Aug a-Wfth Senator Perkins as
chairman Of the Senate Committee on Naval At
fairs as all concede ne will become through the
committee changes which will result from the death
OF Senator Allison, the Pacific Coast Will have
position of advantage and his probable advance
ment is fayorabIy accepted by those who regard
recent developments in the Pacific as OF nature
to render necessary the greatest watchfulness in
that quarter. While the Western coast has gen
orally had representation this important Senate
committee, the place at the head Of It has never
been awarded that section.
1t is understood all sides that Senator Hale
will leave the committee with reluctance. but IL s
certain that he will yield to what, It is believed,
will be the almost general demand that ne transfer
the centre of his committee operations 20 the Com
rnittee on Appropriations. where he has so long
been Senator AlIison's first lieutenant. He will
then be permitted. If he desires. 10 retain his
membership in the Naval Committee, and Will
probably resume second place on that committee,
which he occupied previous 10 his promotion TO the
chairrnanship In 1857 The Maine Senator will thus
maintain an important relationship naval affairs
Indeed he viii doubtless continue to exert con
servative influence in the work OF the COMMITTEES
having those affairs in charge, and his chairman
ship of the Committee on Appropriations will not
weaken that influence
In Senator Perkins will also be found man OF
conservative tendencies. He is, however. stanch
supporter Of all West coast interests and he may
be depended on to use the committee to the fullest
proper extent within his power chairman to pro-
mote those interests and TO protect the country
from any possible hostile encroachments from the
trsnspaciic region He will bring to the Office the
advantage of actual experience sailor. as well
as that of a man interested in shipping, and viii
thus possess technical knowledge OF questions
coming before the committee such is seldom
fourd in the Senate. Pacific Coast residents here
regard his probable selection for this important
post as most opportune in view of Oriental con-
ditons.
New-York tribune., 1908-08-10
asTR0 PLOTTING AGAIN GRAND DUKE oUsTED
CAR SUPPORTS DOUM4.
Nicholas NicholaieUitch ReIeUed
from His Post.

ST. Petersburg. Aug. emperor Nicholas
to-day issued a rescript thanking the Grand
Duke Nicholas Nieholaievitch for his fruitful
activity rs president of the Council for National
Defence and relieving him of that position in
view OF the forthcoming revision of the regula-
tions regarding the council and the reorganiza-
tion of the War Office The retirement of Grand
Duke Nicholas follows closely the criticism of
grand ducal intrusion into affairs of state made
in the Douma by NJ Guchkoff on June in con-
nection with the discussion of the War Office
budget The speaker attacked with especial
vehemence Grand Duke Nicholas. saying that
he was the principal obstacle in the way Of
reorganization of the army. He also demanded
the retirement from the army Of the grand
ducal leaders, who. he said. by the circumstances
OF their birth, were not amenable 10 ordinary
discipline
The retirement of Grand Duke Nicholas
speaks volumes for the influence which the
Dourna has acquired the settlement OF the
highest affairs of state. His retirement has
been practically certain since the En-
peror's talk with NJ. Khomyakoff. president of
the Douma, on July 1. when his majesty said he
was impressed with the earnestness of NJ Ouch
koff's attack on the grand dukes and expressed
a wish to give Guchkoff a hearing
One of the four grand dukes who were men
toned in the speech of NJ. Guchkoff, Grand
Duke Serge Mchaelovitch. inspector general of
artillery also has handed in his resignation,
but thus far il has not been accepted Il is
expected that the withdrawal of the remaining
grand dukes mentioned by NJ. Guchkon-Peter
Nicholaievftch. inspector Of engineers. and Con-
stantine Constantinovitch. head of the Depart
ment OF Military Schools-will be effected grad
ually, in order not to attract attention.
The plan of reforms in the War Office will
bring the army under more direct control of the
Cabinet ministers
New-York tribune., 1908-08-10
MOVE TO AID LIBERIA.
Germany Opening ETchange Of
Viezcs soith the United States.

F2arIfn Aug e-The Foreign Office has exchanged,
or is about to exchange, views with the State De-
rar+nnent at Washington regarding Liberia, based
on tbe representations made TO the German and
American governments by the special legation from
liberia consisting of Messrs Gibson, Dorsen and
Dunbar which recently visited Washington and
Berlin
The envovs appealed to the United States 10 guar
antee tho independence of Liberia against aggres-
sions by other powers: TO negotiate for Liberia
arbitration treaties with Great Britain. France and
Germany to subsidize steamship line between the
United States and Liberia. and to send a small
number OF officials TO the African republic to reor-
zanize its administration
Secretary Root appears TO have replied sympa-
theticany 10 the ENJOYS. but 10 have pointed out
the difficulty indeed the impossibility Of the United
States taking Liberia under it's protection He
could nor make any promises concerning steam
shin line 10 Liberia The Secretary quoted as
sa wing however that the United States dis
rosed 10 assist Liberia in other respects IT, ex
animation. q suitable way could be opened for it
consult with officials particularly respecting in
ternationaI agreement which might prevent the
French Ivory Coast colonists from infringing on
Iiberian territory and Great Britain, which also
is Liberals neighbor Sierra Leone, from threat
enfnz the little republic. The conduct Of British
agents in administering the customs receipts in the
much dissatisfaction, and Liberia asked Germany
for aid Owing 10 there being considerable German
trade with Liberia. the Foreign office listened ia
vorably 10 the representations of the ENJOYS and
has formulated tentative proposals for comnunica-
" Sfrfr
New-York tribune., 1908-08-10
ARMY OFFICERS TO TRAIN.
Burning Up Staten Island Roads
Preparing for Walking Tests.

7rhsre was q rI1rnor yesterday that Edward Pay
son Weston. the well known long distance walker
would come into the limelight again. and thar MS
Efforts at instruction in the art Of walking would
be confined 10 Staten Island. where a number os
coIoneIs majors and lieutenant colonies OF COAX
artillery over the age OF sixty are training
These officers Of the Department OF the East hAss
little occasion. in the pursuit OF their duties TO
40 much horseback riding and they have the al
tentative OF wa aking dfty miles 10 show their 1T
ness to remain in the service or take the ninety
mile ride on horseback which is compulsory for
the officers Of infantry and cavalry
The majors lieutenant colOnels and colonels OF
coast artillery have kept the day OF their walking
tests a secret Only few officers al Governors
Island who are not involved in the tests. know
the date and they declared yesterday that the time
and place were not for publication
Several venerable with gray hat5 and In
civilians csothes were taking rapid sp-tnta
through secluded roadways on Staten Island yes
terday With the civilian clothes they wore reguls-
ito English Ieggngs and specially made walking
shoes which suggested that they were army ofhcsrs
some OF them were trying to cover 154 yards IN q
minute which is equivalent 20 about i've niles
an hour The hfty-m walk must be corrlere6
within three DAYS. and 10 even Up the work. and
at the same time be able 10 continue the test
after the first day without fatigue. the ofacers
will have TO cover about sixteen and rwo-thtrds
miles day
The English lsggings are said TO be admirably
adapted for the walking. and every oracer has pur-
chased a pair OF walking shoes made especially fer
his feet.
It was said at Governors Island yesterday that
the seven colonels. eight lieutenant colonels ard
fourteen majors who viii have % walk viii have
difhculty in demonstrating that they are At for
active service, Many OF them accustomed TO
taking a six-rnile walk every day at nocerats
speed. and this with the extra training. viii en-
able then. 70 make not only the walk without
great effort. but TO pass the physical sxarntnA1ic
before aad altar the tAsA
New-York tribune., 1908-08-10
NOVEL BALLOON CONTEST.
FiDe to Take Part IN Point to Point
Race.
Race.

North Adams Mass. Aug. 9-Euthusiasts in
aviation will have opportunity to show their
skill as sky pilots IN what is said he the
point to point balloon held in this country,
to be held here Friday, under the auspices OF
the North Adams Aero Club. Five balloons have
been entered for the contest and
pected A Holland Forbes. OF New York. has Of
fered valuable silver cup incentive for the
contest.
The pilots all CT whom will be experienced aero
nauts will be required by the rules OF the TO
designate Just before ascending the place where
they intend to aght, which must be at least thirty
miles from the The balloon which LANDS
nearest to the postoice OF the town city selected
by the pilot Of the arship. provided it is within
ter-rr1ile radius will be declared the winner The
cup. is however. subject to challenge after six
months and in case accepted, will revert to
the North Adams Aero Club. If the contestants are
unable TO carry out the conditions OF the race this
week the club will hold second contest.
The balloons will be up in fifteen thirty
minute intervals and there will be restrictions
as to their size or the number of occupants The
ascents will be made by lots. and each pilot. after
witnessing direction taken by those already in
the air will liberty to reserve the announce
r1ent OF his selection for landing place until just
before he leaves the ground.
The balloons which have entered for the event
far are as follows; The Heart Of the Berkshires.
owned by the Aero Club, OF PttsheId A. H. Haw-
lev pilot: the Sky Pilot. owned by j. H Wade and
X Morgan OF Cleveland. ]. II. Wade. pilot; the
Boston owned by the Aero Club. OF New England,
J. c. Giidden, pilot; the Greylock owned by DR.. r.
H Randall OF North Adams. DR. r. H. Randall
pilot and the North Adams No. 1. owned by the
North Adams Aero Club A. Holland Forbes pilot
New-York tribune., 1908-08-10
ETIEGs OF KING AND KAIsERs.
satsh Sovereign VIII Start on Trip TO
wsrienbad To-Day.

-oadon Aug s-King Edward viii leave here
Florrow afternoon on his annual visit to Ma
--oaa where he viii rest after his long and
s--o-s social duties during one Of The most
Ns seasons London has witnessed IN years.
-~oeplonal interest is taken in the trip. as
--ls Edward VIII meet Emperor William at Cron-
= Prussia Tuesday. and Emperor Francis
spa a IschI- Austria. Wednesday. the
70 MS favorfte watering place
* the y9s-Js 70 the TWO Emperors viii not be
.-y private in character is suggested by the
= mat 81 Charles Hardinge. permanent under
-TsTg 10 the F7reign Otice. who always accom-
- TIE King diplomatic missions. VIII be
- - oa Both occasions. King Edwards aim, il
s-s'ec Is y endesvor 10 convince the German
- - Austrian EznDerors that the British policy is
.,1 s-aas1 a. Tie isolation or injury Of any other
New-York tribune., 1908-08-10
NARROW ESCAPE OF PASSENGERS.
Details of Explosion on Ferryboat in Bar
eelona Harbor.

Barcelona, Aug. Am investigation Of the explo-
sion last night of bomb of the harbor
ferryboats. which is believed to have been an act
Of retaliation the part nf anarchists for the
execution here yesterday of Jean RuH. shows that
a serious accident narrowly averted- Several
hundred passengers had just debarked from the
boat and the captain and two men OF the crew
were about to admit a crowd OF persons who de-
sired TO embark for tha return trip. when the
tain object resemb ing rolled up bath
towel the floor. The captain kicked the bundle
and an explosion followed. which injured him and
two members OF the and damaged the boat.
The police arrested Two passengers on suspicion
OF knowledge of the bomb. but were obliged to re-
lease them. owing TO insufficient proof.
New-York tribune., 1908-08-10
VENEZUELAN BARK EXPELLED.
FIlsnstad Again Dismisses Vessel-Amer-
can Consul's Message Stopped.

EIlsnsrad Aug s-The Venezuelan bark carry
Z passengers from Coro 10 Puerto CabeIlo which
.znd il impossible 10 beat up the coast owing to
Eong currents. and 10 which assistance was
finished by the WilIemstad authorities last Fri
zy. entered the harbor to-day with her women
sssengers stiu aboard The government officials
FER again furnishing provisions and water 10 the
Isssl decided that she must continue on her
Tyage
Ihis afternoon the American steamer Zuia ar
1Tsd here from AIaracafbo. Venezuela Her cap
| an reports that q dispatch sent 10 Maracaibo by
hs American Consul here was rejected by the
saezuelan authorities. Only one passenger. the
trector Of a well known firm, was permitted by
N Nsnezaelans - land The steamer. however
Ess permitted 10 load al Maracaibo and after
Esrd was cleared for La GUayra by the American
onKuI
New-York tribune., 1908-08-10
SEVEN LIVES LOST ET szEGEDIN.
-'OS1 Every House in Hungarian City
Damaged-Thirteen Injured

49, ss'ln Austria, Aug s-The Thunderstorm
O E7Ssed over this place Saturday caused more
oss = e1iz2se 10 every house in town The only
4 ne however, occurred IN 4 hemp factory
a. se o. construction A tall chimney which
hes..-.-st .-st been erected fell on partly built
s,,lo muse, On which hundred workrnen we're
L., Aost OF the men received warning in
..n. o escape. but many were caught by the
a. masonry and buried Thus far seven dead
= !. Teen wounded have been taken out but
H. p'0oaole that some bodies stin remain under
,,,, 7oksse a woman who was taking food 10
ca. her sons employed in the building was
49, Under the falling walls and killed.
New-York tribune., 1908-08-10
FLINT RESCUES WOMAN.
Senator Risks Oz0n Life When Boat
Strikes Rock.
[By Telegraph to The Tribune

Los Angeles. Aug 10.-United States Senator
Frank P. Flint last night rescued Miss Annie
Cole from drowning at Balboa Beach A party
of seven, composed of Senator and Mrs. Flint.
Miss Katherine Flint, Miss Annie Cole. Morris
Clifford, Charles Cole and Joseph Young. went
for a boat ride. The craft struck rock and
through a large hole water poured into the boat
which. in few minutes. sank The other
women struck out for the shore, but Miss Cole
who could not swim, sank. Senator Flint dived
for the young woman. who had gone down the
second time, when he caught hold of her. The
Senator held her until A. G. Marion of Pasa-
dena, who witnessed the accident. reached the
scene in a canoe and rescued them. Both were
almost overcome with exhaustion.
New-York tribune., 1908-08-10
DIsCORD AMONG FALLEN CHIEFS.
Former Turkish Officials Quarrel in Their
Detention Quarters-Two Insane.

o0lsizntiHoPle. Aug. s.-Discord reigns among
n former ministers and palace officials detained
d ne Ministry OF War. MendoUh Pacha- former
AHser OF the Interior. is at loggerheads with
-ahsn Pachs. the Sultan's former secretary, who
'sT'oaehed hin with not having adopted his ad-
~ taree months ago 70 solicit the Sultan TO grant
s1hesy 70 political prisoners The secretary. who
sl1er11g from acute meIancholia- replied that II
sss better TO have died than to witness the pres
z STATE o. affairs
AsAk Paeha, who was recently dismissed in
ector Of military schools. is also reported 10 be
pnsoner az the Ministry OF War. half demented
nc constantly requesting a revolver with which
{ enc lis lie To this request Sle response was
1-as thai ne must live and render to the nation
I account q his doings. He has contributed
Se toward a fund to purchase two cruisers TO
= hsnaed after The heroes OF the revolution
Considerable Importance Is attached TO the pres
sHs a. the diplomatic reception by the Sultan last
sadey Of TeWak Pachs Minister Of Foreign At
i1is which DOUBTLESS was intended 10 emphasize
as tact that The Sultan now is acting as consti-
Eaolsl sovereign
New-York tribune., 1908-08-10

lie Mans. Aug 9-WiIbur Wright did not fly
to-day in his aeroplane but remained in the
shed in which the machine is kept A number
of persons in automobiles and the Inhabitants of
lie Mans made pilgrimages to Hunaudieres in
the hope of obtaining a glimpse Of the inventor.
but were disappointed. as Mr. Wright received
only few friends during the day.
Hart o. Berg, of Philadelphia, manager for
the Messrs. Wright, says that the Wrights
have devised an arrangement of wheels which
fold up during flight the same as birds feet
which will obviate the necessity of the use OF
rails for starting the aeroplane.
New-York tribune., 1908-08-10
OFFICERS BEGIN PRACTICE MARCH.

Burlington, VT, Aug. e-Sixteen army officers
from the Department OF the East. from the grades
OF major colonel and lieutenant colonel, will start
tomorrow morning on a ninety-mile practice
march. lasting for three days Major General
Frederick D. Grant and Captain a J. BowIey. OF
the 1st Field Artillery will direct the march Each
day the officers will march thirty miles. making
the Journey in seven hours. with half an hours
rest and returning TO the fort each night
New-York tribune., 1908-08-10
THREAT OF MADRID TRaoEsmgN.

Madrid Aug. s.-The saloonkeepers. grocers and
other storekeepers have decided TO close their
Establishments Thursday. Friday and Saturday Of
this week protest against the de,I 1e
ordering the closing of shops Sunday. unlsSs
the government withdraws the decree.
New-York tribune., 1908-08-10
PREMIER sroLYpIn RETURNS.

ST Petersburg. Aug. s.-Prernier stolypin returned
here to-day his vacation cruise In the Baltic
He is greatly benefited in health and has resumed
the reins Of government.
New-York tribune., 1908-08-10
TABLET TO HoNoRE oAuMlER.

vamondols. France. Aug 9-On the occasion OF
the centenary of the birth OF Honore Daumier. the
artist. the Under Secretary CT State for Fine Arts
has had memorial tablet erected on the house
here in which Daunier lived.
New-York tribune., 1908-08-10

Daumier was famous French caricaturist, who
was born at Marseilles in 1905 He died in 1873
Louis Philippe in 1882 condemned the artist six
months imprisonment for q cartcature which
Daunier had drawn OF hius