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New-York tribune., 1908-05-07
CANADA EXCLUDES HINDUS.
Laws Found to Check Further Emigration of
Orientals to Dominion

Ottawa. May 6--An arrangement has been ma
by the British and Canadian governments for the
exclusion of Hindu emigration from india
report from Mackenzie King, Canadian Deputy
Minister of Labor, who recently returned from
conference with the British government on the
question, read in the House to-day. He says
that the British ministers are in favor Of keeping
Canada a white man. country. They did not. wish
pass restrictive legislation to keep the Hindus
of Canada, that would add to the difficulties
of delicate situation. 4 solution Of the problem
found in the Indian act which provides that
no native of India contract 10 labor III any
country which is not on 8 list of countries which
have made laws regarded by the Indian govern
as adequate for their projection Canada is
not OF list, and IIindus will not be allowed to
sail for the Dominion
AS a further check the Canadian government has
issued an order making 1t illegal for any to
land Canada who has in violation of the
laws of his country Such persons VIII be de-
ported That shuts the door at the Canadian end.
Those coming by way Of Hong Kong excluded
from Canada by order forbidding admission to
immigrants who do not direct from their
country Of origin Hindus who come voluntarily
Canada, not under contract to labor checked
by a regulation that person must have $25 TO
enter Canada. If the amount is found too small
TO keep them out. it will be Increased to 500.
New-York tribune., 1908-05-07
REPUBLICAN DISTRICT CONVENTIONS.

Louisville. May 6--After a stormy all night ses-
sion the Fairbanks faction of the 5th District Re
publican convention early to-day nominated N =
Cureton for Congress and chose Walter f. Glover
and Joseph f. Conklug delegates To the national
convention, with c. w Nelson and J. NJ Burnett as
aIternates The Taft faction nominated f. g
Kinkead for Congress, and chose Colonel Morris r.
Belknap and Andrew Cowan delegates TO the
national convention. with Herman Monroe and John
w Barr aterates.
Jefferson City Mo, May 6.-Repub1icans Of the
sth Missouri District to-day elected waiter .
Harris of Boone County, and Julius Fl Conrath,
of Cole County delegates to the national conyen-
tion and instructed them for Taft.
Elizabethtown Ky. May 6-The +h District Re
publican Convention here yesterday named John P
Haswell and Thomas Jackson delegates TO the ma
tional convention and instructed them for Taft
Shelbyvili6 KY. May e.-The sth District Repub-
Iican Convention yesterday elected Walter j. Ben
nett and J. l.. Davidson delegates 10 the national
convention and instructed them for Taft.
New-York tribune., 1908-05-07
IN QUEENS CONFERENCE.
Murphy Closeted 1cith Enemies Of
Cassidy an Flushing.

Charles +, Murphy and J. Sergeant Cram, Of
Tammany Hail. and third whose identity
could not be learned, arrived in front OF the old
Town Hall in Flushing about o'clock yesterday
afternoon in an automobile. and met by
Patrick J. Mara, the Democratic leader of tho
Sd Ward OF Queens Borough. Mr.. Mara sum-
moned Sheriff Herbert s. Harvey, the party leader
in the borough. and Mr.. Murphy, Mr.. Mara and
the Sheriff held conference behind locked doors
that lasted over hour. 1t said that the OBJ
ject of the conference to convince Murphy that
Joseph Cassidy no longer represented the Demo-
cratic organization in Queens, that he should be
pushed aside and that the organization should be
recognized through Sheriff Harvey. the regularly
elected leader and chairman Of the Democratic
County Committee.
Every effort Is being put forth by Lawrence
Cresser the new President of Queens, to build up
an iron-clad Democratic machine, against which
the assaults Of thorough President Joseph Cas-
sidv will have no effect. The two Republicans In
Bermels cabinet have been ousted, and one of the
Gresser Democrat
Owing to a squabble among Democratic leaders
In Long Island City the job OF Superintendent of
Street Cleaning may,go to James f. Clonin instead
or either ex-Borough President Frederick Bowley
or ex-Alderman Herman Koch.
Plans to break Cassidy's hold on old Long Island
ctv are also being formulated and for the present
the Democratic headquarters Will be in the Shinne
cock clubhouse in Flushing.
New-York tribune., 1908-05-07
GOVERNOR ANNOUNCES HEARINGS.

Albany, May e.-Ciovsrnor Hughes announced to-
night that he had set hearings several bills
pending before him On the afternoon OF Thurs
day. May IT. he will hear arguments ths
wemple- -Filley bill to compel railroads to pay EN-
pIoyes twice a month. the bill to erect staLs nss@
pitaI on long Island and the bill regulating grants
under water on Staten Island
On Friday afternoon the bills under co1siderss
tIen will be those OF the Insurance. Cornn1itree.
mitigating the limitations on the expense Of CO.
tanning now life Insurance business; OF the As
sembly Railroad COMMITTEES designed to establish
scent rate of fare from New York % CcnsT
Island and of Assemblynan Robinson. amending
the New York Rapid Transit act. chiefly as IN
extend to fifty years the term under which pr4vsss
capitalsts may operate New York City subsays
On Saturday the Governor will hear arg1ins-rs
on the Green bill to establish the so-callsd Tor
rens system of registering land titles and the
Francis bill. providing fer the three platoon poles
system in first and second class cities.
New-York tribune., 1908-05-07
CHECKING OPIUM TRADE.
British House VOtes abolition of
Dens an Cr0tcn Colonies.

London, May 6.-The House Of Commons to-
night unanimously adopted resolution urging
that steps be taken for the speedy abolition of
the system OF licensing opium dens in crown
colonies particularly in Hong Kong, the Straits
Settlements and Ceylon.
In the course of the debate ]. E. B. Seeley, re-
Gently appointed Under Secretary for the Colo
nies said that measures would be taken to CON-
ply with the terms of the resolution, in which
the government acquiesced readily because 1t
considered that the time was ripe to take a de-
cisiye step forward in this matter as an exam
pie and aid to China we'll as In behalf or the
welfare of his fellow subjects.
Sir Edward Grey, Secretary for Foreign At
fairs, winding up the debate, said that 1t had
been the policy of the Indian government to con-
vince China Of its sincerity in aiming at q large
reduction in the expectation Of opium, with
view TO its eventual abolition. Great Britain.
he said would act altogether independently of
the commission which the United States pro-
posed and he thought perhaps much might
be effected by purely British action as from an
international commission. But, he continued,
Great Britain welcomed. and would do its ut
most to assist and cooperate in, the American
proposal, and he was exceedingly glad that the
United States, as it had so often done before,
was taking the lead in trying to effect interna-
tional improvement. Above all, however, they
must help China not only to get rid of the i'm
perts Of opium but to abolish the cultivation Of
opium in China itself.
New-York tribune., 1908-05-07
SHARKS GET NO DINNER.
Man Who FeH from Ship Is Saued
bu Life Buoy's Shelter.

The bark Lawhill. which arrived yesterday
from the Far East. brought a tale of rescue
from, a shark filled On March IL, when
near the island of st. Helena the vessel fell In
with a school of sharks which had followed her
ALL dav. About D. m. of the same day. Jacob
Miller a seaman who had gone aloft, lost his
hold and fell overheard.
AS soon as he fell life buoy was thrown after
him into the sea At the same time the chief
officer gave orders to bring the ship around to
vindward and lower the lee boat. 1t was pitch
dark when the officer and six men got into the
boat and no sound came from the direction
where Miller had fallen into the sea-
The men in the boat were prepared to combat
with the sharks. the vessel was right i'll the
midst Of Them Two of the seamen attended to
the oars and the others were armed with boat
hooks When they got about two miles to the
windward of the bark the man eating terrors of
the sea were within striking distance OF the
boat One of the seamen let go his boat hook
at one OF them, and 1t pulled out OF his
hand, almost dragging him overheard. A
ment later the handle came to the surface,
broken off two inches above the iron
The rescuers continued the search for tho
missing seaman. and while they rowed around
they kept shouting, but there no response
to their cries. After padding around for fifteen
minutes longer they picked up Miller. floating
in the life buoy almost exhausted. Just how
he escaped being food for the sharks is a mys-
New-York tribune., 1908-05-07
GOVERNOR SIGNS BILLS
T1co Investigating Commissions Es-
toblished by NezU Lars.
1Ey Telegraph to The Tribune

Albany Nav s-Governor Hughes signed tos
.aa,- +be Page-Francls bill establishing comrlis-
sion for the investigation OF the courts OF Inferior
crir,inaI jurisdiction In New York. Buffalo and
pabastar Tt provides for two Senator's, three
.-sambIvnen and two civilians named by tho
C.ovarr1r who shall investigate the nlelnods OF
+base courts and the conditions surrounding ths
adn,inistration Of Justice The measure was called
forth largely by recent disclosures Oh snocalns
Conditions in the magistrates courts in New York
City.
The Governor also signed the Page bin esta5-
fishing a commission of nine members named by
the Governor investigate the social ana eco
nonnic prospects of aliens settling IN this stats.
and to recommend legislation to protect and fur"
ther their interests If deemed necessary
II "a unlikely that the members of thess
missions will be named for several days Senator
Rafnes and Speaker Wadsworth- VINO are to
choose the legislators for the court investigations
will not take I'D the subject until the eItraord-
nary session Of the Legislature
Governor Hughes also signed thirteen bills.
making various appropriations agTegatiug more
than ssooO0OO. These do not include either tbs
principal annual appropriation bill or the supply
bill
Governor Hughes signed tonight five bills maxi
ing a total for the day OF thirty-one new lawn.
Among those signed tonight are Senator Arm
strong's appropriatins Sl,11o,00o for highway re-
pairs and Senator Hooker's appropr4atins s2oo.oss
for highway maintenance
Among the other bills approved today
those OF:
Mr. notwithstanding the state bounty on IN.
senate Committee on F1nancs-Authorizns tbs
Site for new rife range to take the place the
one at Creedmoor, the cost OF site and eQ!lipnsnt
made for preliminary expenses
Senator PageaIncreasing the number S. oI mem
% Hn Ts so nd as tb2d to s ehs ss sna S p
presidents d
New-York tribune., 1908-05-07
BOYCOTT AGAINST JAPAN CHECKED.
Viceroys Prevent Cantonese from Extending
Movement to Other Cities

Shanghai, May s-The Chinese boycott of Jap
anese goods, due to the alleged humiliation in
nicted the Chinese people by the japanese gov
ernment in obtaining what the Chinese have con-
sidered unfair settlement of the Tatsu WILL
there is reason TO believe soon die natural death
The movement started by the Cantonese mer
chants, who endeavored to carry it into the vari-
Gus ports OF China by sending tclegrams to their
fellow provncials in these places urging them to
Join the general boycott. This movement did not
succeed on account of the active measures taken
by the pceroys in Tien-Tsin and Marking to pre-
vent its growth. They succeeded IN preventing the
Cantonese merchants in Tien-Tsin, Shanghai and
Hankow from joining the boycott This action
doubtless was a result of the pressure of the JAP
anese authorities on China to stop the boycott. 1t
broke the power OF the Cantonese movement
which probably will be carried on in Canton for
few months longer and then gradually cease
Two societies. one calling itself Tho Society of
National Disgrace and the other woman's or
saniz.tion. formed TO help the movement
Their establishment is of interest showing the
new national spirit everywhere manifest In China,
but they do not give any assurance that the pres
ent boycott of japanese goods will be protracted
or serious
New-York tribune., 1908-05-07
LOOK FOB PEACE NOW.
". j. Delegates Hostile to Taft Er-
pected to Szcing in Line for Him.
rsn.c,al corre.pondenc. Of The Tribune. ]

Especial Correspondence Of The TfibunsI
Trenton May 6.--There was general feeling
of relief around the State House to-day. now that
the contest for delegates at-large is settled and
party harmony is intact. The opinion was freely
expressed by many politicians that although the
delegates-at-large unir structed the sentiment
of the delegates at yesterdays convention was so
strongly in favor OF the nomination Of Secretary
Taft that the men chosen to represent New Jer-
sey Republicans at tho national convention Will
deem ii wise to vote for Mr.. Taft's nomination
Governor Fort is the only one OF the delegates
at large who has publicly committed himself in
favor of the nomination OF the Secretary of War.
Senator Briggs is said to have leaning toward
Knox but 1t is believed that before many days
have gone by he will be found on the Taft band
wagon.
Eight of the ten Congress districts have select
ed Delegates, the two exceptions being the eth
and 10th districts. which comprise Hudson
County. John Rotterdam, chairman of the Hud-
son County Republican Committee. here
yesterday. and said that the choice of the
Republicans of the District Joseph n
Dear ST.. and Pierre P. Garven, and in the 10th
john a. Blair and George Gonzales This led
to the belief that the conventions had been held.
They not, however and will meet the
date originally set-that Is May 10. AS the dele
cations stand thirteen of the twenty-four are
fer Taft leaving eleven to swing over.
New-York tribune., 1908-05-07
JACKSON LOSES CASE.
Legislature May Amthorize Depart-
ments to Employ Special Counsel.

Albany, May s-Stats departments may be
thorized by the Legislature to employ special
sel according to decision handed down to-day
by the Appellate Division. Sd Department Tbs
decision is adverse to the contention OF Attorney
General Jackson and is rendered in the os
the Santa Clara Lumber Company
The action IN which the present decision IS given
was brought by Attorney General Jackson TO have
his department substituted counsel to the State
Forest. Fish and Game Commissioner, and 10 sss
aside a Judgment in favor OF the Santa Clara
Lumber Company and against the people Of the
State of New York which was entered stipu-
lation of De Witt C. Middleton, then Forest, Fish
and Game Commissioner. whereby certain lands 10
which the state claimed title were adjudsed TO bs
property OF the Santa Clara Lumber COMPANY
and whereby Ferris J. Meigs and the lumber eom-
pany decided TO the state certain other lands owned
by them.
The Appellsts Division. while deciding that ths
Legislature has the right TO authorize state de-
partments employ special counsel sends the csSs
back Special Term for hearing on its nsrits-
New-York tribune., 1908-05-07
INSTRUCTION FOR BRYAN EXPECTED.
Massachusetts Democratic State Convention
To Be Held To-day.

Boston NAV s-There every indication to-
night that the Democratic State Convention in
Faneui Hall tomorrow for the selection Of four
deegates-at- large to Denver would ne one of the
most harmonious in the history OF the party in this
state and that there would be little opposition to
the passage of resolution of instruction in favor
of William ]. Bryan for President.
The delegation, agreed on, will be headed
ny George Fred Williams, of Dedham The other
three delegates tentatively suggested tonight.
were District Attorney John B. Moran, OF Boston:
Daniel f Doherty, of Springfield. and John w.
coughlin of Fall River. 1t has been arranged that
Frederic j. Stimson of Dedham. shall preside st
to-morrow's convention and Frank C. Richardson,
of Essex, ardent Rrres supporter. will present
the platform ~
New-York tribune., 1908-05-07
MANUEL TAKES OATH.
Proclaimed King of Portugal-His
Message to Nation.

Lisbon, May e.-Manuel, the young King Of
Portugal to-day took the oath of allegiance
se his people and was proclaimed the ruler of
she Hatien. The city was agisw with brilliant
sunshine and Inyriaas Of flags and flowers.
Through streets lined with troops and filed
with throngs King Manuel. accompanied by high
state officials, drove 10 the parliament house.
Balconies along the of the procession
were hung with tapestries. flags and streamers,
snd We're crowded with women who leaned over
the ratings TO catch glimpse of the King as he
drove by, closely guarded by troopers
The ceremonies were held in the presence OF
assenblage of peers, deputies. court officials,
members Of the diplomatic corps and their
wives the delegates TO the international tele-
graph conference, being held in this city:
the Patriarch of Lisbon and all the prelates Of
Portugal, well large gathering OF women
of the nobility
King Manuel. in his cloak Of velvet and er-
mine. followed by heraids and pages, was
escorted 40 the throne. On his majesty's right
resting on a credence table, the royal
crown. which, according 10 tradition, King
Manuel does not wear. ii being consecrated to
the Virgin Mary, the patroness OF Portugal
With the were the royal standards the
sword ana the crucifx and the missal of Con
calves, the Portuguese missionary. Holding
the royal sceptre fin his left hand, the King
placed his right hand the book OF the Cos
feeIs and swere te maintain the Catholic religion
and the integrity Of the realm and to observe
the constitution and laws or Portugal. After
she oath had been taken King Manuel read the
following message 10 the people:
My ideal is the nations prosperity. and my
ambition is the winning of my peoples love.
From the balcony Of the parliament building
Manuel was formally proclaimed King by the
grand standard bearer of the realm, and the
shouts Of the heralds Long live the king!'
and the booming of guns carried the news
through the city. After the conclusion of the
ceremony the King returned 10 the Necessi-
dad Palace.
New-York tribune., 1908-05-07
PRISONERS KILL THEIR GUARDS.

Alexandrov.k. May Ga group of important po-
litica prisoners made attempt 10 regain liberty
here to-day-ten men escaping. Two of them were
killed and they killed wounded nine Of the
prison guards.
The prisoners were led by Ilnsky, the man who
assassinated General Count 1gnatlsf at Tver in
1906 They attacked and disarlHed the guards while
AT exercise in the prison yard. Three OF the guards
were killed and six were wounded with their
weapons The prisoners then made dash for
liberty The guards Summoned help. and in the
nursuit two OF the escaping killed and
four were wounded. Three others, including Him
skv were recaptured. Illinsky was serving a
tence OF eleven years
New-York tribune., 1908-05-07
NEED NOT PAY FRANCHISE TAX.
Appellate Division Decision Sustains Inter-
borough Rapid Transit Company.

Albany, May 6.-The InterborouSh Rapid TRAM
sit Company of New York sustained IN
decision handed down to-day by the Appeliat.
Division Third Department in its assertion that 70
is exempt from taxation for special franchises.
The company appealed from the aston OF the
state Board OF Tax Commissioners in assessing
the special franchises at Saaeoo for the year
OF 1906 the ground that 1T was exempt from
this class of taxation under the provisions OF the
Rapid Transit act under which the subwsys IN
New York city constructed and now eesr-
sted by the Interberough company.
New-York tribune., 1908-05-07
DIAMOND MATCH CO. CLEARS s2.2sscr

A special dispatch from Chicago yesterday etAa1a
that at the annual meeting OF the Diamond Ms.'i'
Company O. c. Barber, the president. IN revteSins
it's operations for the year ended on Decsniper s'
1907, presented figures showing profits OF SA-S'''
the largest in the history OF the company re'o
luton to purchase the Bryant & May joint holdnss
In the Diamond company's California timber PRIV
erty approved unanimously All of the d're.,- -
ors were reelected and the board organized 1y 'n'
reelection Of the retiring officers.
New-York tribune., 1908-05-07
MAINE PROFESSOR A SUICIDE.

Orono. Me, May 6--Professor Gilbert NJ. Goweli,
who recently severed his connection with the Uni
versity of Maine after twenty five years service,
during which his work was regarded by the United
States Department of Agriculture as the most i'm
portant carried on in this county in poultry
experiments, killed himself to-day by shooting
while suffering from temporary mela anchola. Since
the death fhis wife, two years ago, Professor
Gowel had been suffering from mental depression.
which recently became marked. He was
born at Bowdonham sixty-threa years ago. He
had dp children.
New-York tribune., 1908-05-07

che nastheads and the ships Were at full dress
during the remainder OF the afternoon.
No class Of citizens in the city was more inter-
ested in the coming of the feet than the Chi
nese- The new pagoda-like buildings that mark
The present Chinatown were crowded with the
residents OF that quarter and the streets are
gay with lanterns and decorations of lavish
beauty The japanese residents also gathered
in large numbers the hillsides to see the
pageant They contributed nearly $1,000 to the
local reception fund to which the Chinese were
also liberal subscribers
After the feet had anchored the governments S
customs launch Hartley put off from Mission
street wharf. bearing Mayor Taylor and the re-
ception committee 10 pay the city official greet
ings and declare formal welcome to Admiral
Evans and sailors The Hartley reached the
flagship at ; o'clock, and between files of ma
yines with arms at present the Mayor and the
committee were received on the quarterback of
the Connecticut and taken to the cabin hall to
meet the admiral Hearty greetings were ex-
changed between the admiral the Mayor and
the reception committee. After the ceremonies
Of the official call were over Mayor Taylor and
the committee boarded the Hartley and came
ashore
Following the official call Admiral Evans came
ashore and was taken the St Francis Hotel
TO meet his wife and daughter.
Washington. May ga change in the order
governing the movements Of the Pacific feet
commanded by Rear Admiral Dayton an
nounced at the Navy Department to-day by the
operation Of which the vessels will remain at
San Francisco until May is. when they will sail
for southern cruise The original orders to
Admiral Dayton contemplated the departure Of
his feet OF May 9, the day following the naval
aeviex-
New-York tribune., 1908-05-07
EXHIBIT OF PERSIAN RUGS.

Al the temporary annex of the Anderson Anc'
ton Company. az No. IA Fifth avenue. there srs
now on exhibition rugs collected by tbs Fersise
Trading Company of New York Tbs colectetl.
which includes Tabriz palace carpet AT Ola
Neshed weave and another silk carpet. vii hs soid
afternoons and evenings to-day and to-uiorFo~
and on Saturday afternoon
New-York tribune., 1908-05-07
JOHNSON SWEEPS MINNESOTA.

st. Paul. May 6.-Returns UP 70 midnight from
tho Democratic primaries held throughout the state
to-day for election OF delegates to county con-
ventions which in will elect delegates to the
state convention, indicate that the supporters OF
Governor John A Johnson for the Presidential can
didacy have swept tie state, overwheifninsiy de-
feating Bryan's supporters.
New-York tribune., 1908-05-07
SIXTY AFGHANs KILLED IN ACTION.

London, May 6.-Sixty Afghans were killed IN the
fighting between a large Afghan force and the Brit
;sh troops last Saturday at point in the hhyber
PASS near Landi- Khota according to a dispatch
sent in by correspondent with the British column
A message is published here to-day from Lahore
giving the Afghan dead at three hundred, ont tnis
communication - 6iScredited.
New-York tribune., 1908-05-07
JUDSON HARMON NAMED
Nominated for Ohio GoUernor-
BrVon Gets Delegation.

Columbus, Ohio. May 6--ln a tumuituous CON
venton characterized by intense factional feeling
the Democrats OF Ohio to-day nominated Judson
Harmon, Of Cincinnati. formerly Attorney General
of the United States under President Cleveland fol
Governor. and indorsed William ]. Bryan, ana III
structed the Ohio delegates TO the national cofVeh-
tiop 10 vote for him for President A complete