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New-York tribune., 1908-03-14
CoNFERRING ON THE TATSU.
Japan and China Continue the Negotiations
at Peking

Peking March 13--There was further confer
ence in this city to-day between Baron Hayashi
the Japanese Minister to China, and Na-tuns and
Yuan shi Kai representing the Peking govern
ment over the Tatsu. No final understanding was
reached and the discussion will be continued
Baron Hayashi proposed that China should pay
the purchase price, something over $4,000, OF the
arms on board the Tatsu If she insisted their
retention, as well demurrage for the time the
vessel had been in the hands of the Chinese au-
thorities. He insisted. however. that China release
the steamer and that Chinese warships fire salute
TO her flag in the presence Of japanese consul.
In consideration of this. Japan would relinquish
her claim for payment for the and leave the
punishment the officials responsible for lowering
the japanese flag the Tatsu to the discretion
of China
To these proposals China replied that she was
willing restore the vessel and incorporate an
apology for the flag incident in the final settle
ment China has presented her side of the case
to the diplomatic representatives In Peking of the
mowers
New-York tribune., 1908-03-14
AT THE STATE CAPITAL
RANKING BILL CHANGES.
Francis and Williams Tell OF
amendments Agreed On.

Albany March 13.-Chairman Francis or the AS
serbly Banks Committee and superintendent WIN
iams of the State Banking Department gave ou'
to-day a memorandum with regard to amendments
agreed on to some of the pending BANKING reioiN'
bills
Pv tho amendments TO the bill relative to re-
strictjons on loans and business methods OF cor
porations subject to the provisions OF tile oai' ~
law loans on collateral and commercial ana pusi
ness paper are limited to % per cent OF capitai
and surplus in the Borough of Manhattan t1e II"
remaining unchanged as to other iocaltles-
-rI,. nrobibitio, with regard to second mortgages
contained in the present bill is changed SO as ~
hermit loans on second mortgage secufi'E ""
the aggregate of prior mortgages, mems anu iO ,
frances does not exceed 10 per cent Vi 1 -,
and surplus OF the corporation hhahiie ~ -,
and the total amount secured any parcei OF real
estate Including, proper mortgages, liens \"i'u -
cumbrauces. does not exceed two-thirdS OF '"e 'p
rised value of the real estate. fetal loans Oh
real estate security are limited TO 10 per cent u
the aggregate assets of the INSTITUTION iIiahS
loan in the Borough of Manhattan ana ID p -
of tbe aggregate assets Of the institution i"N''
the loan in other localities. ,.h., .,
Rv the change in the bill relating to branches 5 VI
- ba,ts -, rhe 5oroughs of Queens Inc
Bronx and Richmond required 10 nave '9
the same additional capital for oid''0" 90
hank was originally required TO nav" uii"'i ~
law under which i WAS Incorporated
Ev thu, change relative to monthly Htee''h6' u
boards of directors trustees and reports thefeo
rcnorts tn regulate monthly meetings of the poafn
of directors or trustees need not mclude lodhs VI
discounts of less than $1,000 which have been mace
bv the institution, loans and discounts pau,
hut must contain a list giving the aggregate Oh
loans and discounts to each individual hii'. "
noraton or association whose liability to such cor
noration has been increased $1,000 or more since
the last regular monthly meeting of the board to-
gcther with collateral
New-York tribune., 1908-03-14
HANS S. .BEATTIE NS4NE.
Whitneu's Political Friend, Thought
Dead Is an Asylum.

L ,ras learned recently by friends OF Hans y
T,eattie former Street Cleaning Commissioner Il
dar lIavor Grant and associate or the 44'7
William c. Whitney. that Mr. Beatue was III ''7
state ASYLUM at Kings Park, L0ns Island '"H-l'
he was committed in 1875. So quietly had NJ
Resttte's commitment papers been made out At 'ils
time that his whereabouts was seneraliS uiAiI0 :
until this ,week. In fact. II had oseh suppV'oN
nv MANY that Mr.. Beattie was dead
Nearly five years ago MI Beattie was iIJ-''A
nv fail from trolley at Mount vernon
The report went out that he was killed, ana 10
obituary was published. Mr. Beattle' ho"e'e'.
recovered after a long illness and was conTni'-sd
the asylum
1t is true that my husband Is IN the Slim
said Mrs Beattie last night az Bath Beach out
he is better off there than he could be any
else 1t is very sad case. He is incuraoiy lhSa ;
as all OF the physicians in charge Will tesutE- I
idea that he is sane and that having MN kepI
there is merely one Of his hallucinatleps- iNS'
tell ME that he cannot live much longer
Mr. Beattie was born in Belfast, Ireland neai''
sixty wears ago. lie came 10 this country N-eH :
bov He became a stenographer III the Cul''-
States courts end later promoted IN poi''i-
bv William G. whitney Aside from BENG SUI
Cleaning Commissioner. Mr.. Beattie was Depn-,
County Clerk under Pat Keenan, and surveyor =
the Port during President Cleveiands first adniniS
tration- -
Just before his commitment 10 ths asNiIH-
sued the Metropolitan Street Railway Company L'1
100000 for services in connection with TrahoHi-'
manipuiations of dozen years ago
New-York tribune., 1908-03-14
BILLS AIMED AT MAGiS IA eS'

IBy Telegraph to The Tribune
Albany March fS-Two bills designed to prevent
o,.- M, cistrate or municipal court justice from
holding a place in the governing body OF ms po-
utical organization were introduced to-day py AS
semblyman Warren /. Lee, of Brooklyn Ihese
bills which were introduced last year, were ue-
feated then their introducer believes, largely pe-
cause of the opposition of certain politicians hold
ing judicial Office.
One bill provides that no city magistrate may
serve as representative of his political party 1or
any Assembly Alderman, Senate or Congress dis
trct in the executive committee or other governing
BODY or in any political party organization or as
sociation. The second places the same RESTRICTION
on municipal court judges.
New-York tribune., 1908-03-14
HUGHES LEAGUE IN THE 27TA.

the 9th Assembly District organized last night and
opened headquarters in the Rossmore Hotel. at
Broadway and 42d street. There will also be
headquarters in the eastern part of the Assembly
district. The organizers Odell men, and will
make trouble for Alderman Brown the Republican
district leader lieutenant of President Parsons of
the Republican County Committee. The 9th Dis
trfct is in Congressman Parsons's Congress dis
trict, which the Ode men trying capture.
The officers of the league President
George L. kilgore; first vice president Oscar r.
Thomas; second vice-presdent. T. Valentine Buck
NJ. d; secretary, Isidor W. Brill recording secre-
tary, John Marks; treasurer. Frank Mora ser
geant- alarms. Frank BackInan. and chairman of
the executive committee, Louis S Grenner.
New-York tribune., 1908-03-14
FIRE DRILL SAVES 400.
SOUND STEAMER .4RLAZE.
Passengers of the Providence Taken
Off Umniured-NO Panic.

Through the good horse and coolness of
Captain Appeby and the perfect discipline Of the
crew. hundred passengers were quietly aroused
from sleep at O'Clock yesterday morning, when
the Fail River steamer Providence caught fire of
Hell Gate and transferred safely, with all
their baggage. to the steamer Richard Peck, which
had summoned alongside by the oiasts from
tie whistle CT the Providence
While the Providence has a double steel huh ana
r-ater-ticft compartments and is as hreproof as
steamer could DC. the more skeptcal passengers
.lossht a second Socum disaster was averted by
.le nrornpt action Of the captain and his well
drilled crew
While the Richard Peck was nearer 10 the ProVi-
,..nce tian the steamer Boston, also of the New
l-heiaud Navigation Company, il was SAID yes
rsr,iay at Offices of the company that the Bos-
ton would have been in ample time to take on al
TIE passengers safely had not the Peck reacheo
her side first The Boston which astern or the
Providence. in wireless communication WIKI
hcr minutes after the fire was discovered III
several crates of wool hats op the freight deck
The Boston replied 10 the Providence that she
,,,,ls stand br While clouds of smoke were
ronring into the saloon the stewards went about
waking quickly, but with little ado as possible
passengers asleep in their stateroofns Inc pas
seasors were informed of the fire. The stew
a,ds merely said. Dress at once. please 1t is time
10 get up" They gave the sleepy passengers hve
minutes to dress and then made another round
Within minutes after the first cali every one
was up the Richard Peck dashed alongside
and the stewards and decKn2nuS Ntle oooiotihS
passengers from the smoking Providence
So efficient the wireless work on the ProNi-
s7ence that Captain Nickerson the general super
in.-ndcnt Of the Fall River Line was promptly
Informed Of the trouble at his heme in thls CITY,
The original message having been received at 'he
company general offices here
There was semblance Of panic among Inc
passengers The officers and stewards minsled
among ire crowd deck, and their constant as
su-ar1ce that there was danger kept the more
-irnid passengers from becoming panic stricken
sample of the orderly way in which the
passengers transferred 20 the Peck II WAS
said Sky earold girl refused TO leave the PToHl-
6ence Until her mother went back 10 their state
roGrn and rescued her Teddy bear
The fire under control, but even IL IL
had had greater headway il is generally believed
that Cartain Appleby and his crew would have
preserved The same good order he maintained yes
terdsv.
Captain Nickerson said yesterday that he old not
krow how the fire started The flames destroyed
woodwork, but the entire damage, il is said,
viii not exceed 81 600
New-York tribune., 1908-03-14
FIVE YEARS FOR JOHN R. WALSH

Chicago March tS--John r. Walsh. former q
dent Of the Chicago National Bank. was relus0 '.-
now trial in the United States District CouIt
d., and sentenced to five years in the fedsrsA
peritentiary at Fort Leavenworth-
In sentencing Walsh Judge Andersen san
The character of the evidence and the enaiss y.
tAr Of the crime OF which this dsfsndanL - -,
been found guilty call for extreme ,J5,rf IS
Tho facts are however. that this cefet-c1--..
seventy wears old. and that mere tTaPrises csse cf
IS OF itself so heavy a punishment N s;yy -
this kind that ] have concluded the laW - a. =
SATISFIED with the minimum penalty. whitn = -
years.
An application immediately made 10 - -
Grosscup. OF the United States Court OF xF.,.n
for srDsrssdeas which was granted. and Waisn
WAS released under bonds OF $4,000 penShns TO
hearing of his appeal
New-York tribune., 1908-03-14
A PROTEST FROM NEW -cHWANe.

New-Chwang, March 13.-Thc General Chamber
OF Commerce here has entered strongly worded
protest against the attitude of the Japanese gov
ernment regarding the construction of the ffsin-
Nir-Tun & Fakomen Railroad. which, it says. is
contrary to the treaty Portsmouth. Foreign
trade interests in Manchuria being seriously
injured by the Japanese attitude. the chamber
adds. and the open door in ManchUria is in o
sense observed.
New-York tribune., 1908-03-14
AMERICAN CIPHER STOLEN.

Bucharest. March ia copy of the cipher of the
American State Department, used in private COR
respondence between Washington and the various
American legations and embassies stolen re-
Gently from the American legation here by a
French employe, who escaped to Constantinople.
1t is understood this is the second time the
American cipher has been obtained by strangers In
the last few years The previous occasion was at
St Petersburg. where spies said to have OBJ
tanned Photographic copies
New-York tribune., 1908-03-14
essss DISCHARGED AND REARREsTE0

William Esser was discharged rom CUSTODY by
Magistrate Dooley in Brooklyn yesterday because
rbere was rot sufficient evidence TO hold him for
7he grand jury On the charge OF steaiiig parts OF
2 frrredo from the Bliss Torpedo Works II was
,,-ouytt ont that the secrets of this torpedo are
already common property
t,seer was rearrested last night on warrant
issued hy Magistrate Docley on complaint of Frank
- Teavit- = member Of the firm Of e W Bliss
& GO Nr JeaAitt charges Esser with stealing
steel and brass parts Of torpedo. torpedo model:
and number Of tools. valued At Sis Esser was
licked up in the Adams street station
New-York tribune., 1908-03-14
ARREST NURSE FOR KIDNAPPING

Trenton. March 13.-Nary Chambers of BauK
street arrested here to-day. charged With haV-
ing kidnapped George Wilson jr., the three-y year
old son OF George Wilson. Of No = Bank street.
New York. The child was with her Miss Cham
bers was a nurse in the Wilson family.
The boy brought TO this city from Trenton
last night by Central Once detectives and turned
to his parents. When the police asked Mr..
Wilson if he intended TO prosecute the young
woman he said, we have not decided" The police
say extradition papers will be made out Monday.
New-York tribune., 1908-03-14
IMPERIAL DOCUMENT RESTORED.

Berlin. March 13.-The marriage contract OF the
Emperor of China is said to have been found re-
Gently in the possession of German family and
returned 10 the imperial archives at Pekine
Searches were made by the Chinese diplomatic
representatives in all countries OF the world for
this document. II had been given by a German
soldier. who in the Boxer campaign of 1900 to
one of his relatives
New-York tribune., 1908-03-14
~cHAnLsR OR DOUGLAS WITH BRYAN

IBs Telegraph 90 The Tribune
Omaha March 12.-Mayor James & pshlmsn
Democratic National Committeeman from Nebraska
and intimate personal and political friend of Will
tam J. Bryan. his return home to-day from
Chicago. where he attended meeting of the COM
rnittee on arrangements for the Democratic Ma
tionai Convention, declared that. in bis opinion.
either Ex-Governor Douglas of Massachusetts or
lieutenant Governor Chaner Of New York will
be the Democratic nominee for Vice-Presdent
the ticket with BRYAN.
New-York tribune., 1908-03-14
MCCLELLAN AND BINGHAM SERVED.
Get Copies of Parkhurst Charges-Must
Reply by March %.
tpv Telegraph to The Tribune. J

Albsnv March 13-Copes of the charges p'e-
ferred by the Society for the Prevehuoh "i iii'o
against Mayor Mcclellan and Police Commiss'oiei
1sfnghau, were served on those officials to-day py
William ] NIothersel. of the executive uepd't
n,ent Governor Hughes has set noon OF Malch %
as the time by which their replies must oe III MS
hands
Subsequently they will be entltied 10 d he' nc
before the Governor commissioner appol
h him, tho same procedure as in the case of the
charges against District Attorney Jerome
New-York tribune., 1908-03-14
MOVE TO ExTRADITE OLGA STEIN

ST. Petersburg. March 13.-The American EN-
bassy certified to-day TO the indictment in this
city in December of Olga Stein. Russian woman.
on charges of swindling and embezzlemeHt. The
woman being tried on these charges when she
fed from this city three months ago. The certif-
Gates of the indictment will be forwarded to Wash
ington and used the basis for extraditng Nine.
Stein. The documents in the case make mention
of the BETRAYAL OF military political secrets.
New-York tribune., 1908-03-14
THE GOVERNORS FIRST VETO.

Albany. March Ex-Governor Hughes the
Senate his first veto of the session to-day. The
bill is d local measure, introduced by Senator
Raines the majority leader-an act to change the
name of a church in the village of Gorham. On
tario County
The object this bill says the Governor,
"can be accomplished under the provisions of the
code of civil procedure relating 10 proceedings
change tie of a corporation"
New-York tribune., 1908-03-14
WISCONSIN SECOND CHOICE HUGHES.

By Telegraph to The Tribune
Milwaukee, March ia poll of the men selected
TO run at the primary Taft delegates 70 the Ma
tional Republican Convention shows that rule
they favor Hughes for second choice though all
expect the nomination of Taft on the first ballot.
The sentiment is primarily for continuation Of
President Roosevelts policies.
New-York tribune., 1908-03-14
HUDSON POLLUTION BILL PASSED.

[By Telegraph TO The Tribune !
Albany March 13.-The bill of Assemblyman b.
r. Robinson, OF New York, providing for the ap-
pointnlent OF a commission TO Investigate the pou-
ticn of the Hudson River and its tributaries and
make recommends tions to prevent such conditions.
was passed to-day by the Assembly without diff
Guilty.
New-York tribune., 1908-03-14
RUSSIAN SUPPORT FOR BRITAIN.

ST. Petersburg. March 13.-The British note sent
to the powers by Sir Edward Grey, Secretary for
Foreign Affairs. proposing the appointment OF a
permanent Governor of Macedonia. has been re-
ceved here 1t is understood that Russia will an
nounce her willingness to support the proposal
Grave doubts are entertained however, of the pos
sibility of inducing the Porte to accept the plan
New-York tribune., 1908-03-14
EARLY CONVENTION TO BOOM GRAY.

Dover, Del. March 13-The Democratic State
Central Committee to-day selected April II the
Gate for the state convention. The primaries will
be- held on April II. An unusually early date
selected 20 strengthen the Endorsement which the
state convention is expected to give Judge George
GRAY for President.
New-York tribune., 1908-03-14
SEVEN MEN KILLED IN JAIL RISING.

Ore1 Russia, March 13.-Five criminals under
tence of death attempted to escape from jail here
to-day and seven men were killed The prisoners
attacked the jailors disarmed them and opened
fire on the prison guards with the wardens rifles.
The guard returned the fire and shot the five to
death. Two of the wardens were killed and
was wounded.
New-York tribune., 1908-03-14
mooRs SAIL TO RETAkE SAFFI.

Tangier March ia steamer left here this af-
ternoon for Saffi ,port in the possession OF Muai
Hang with a government expedition on board to
recapture the place. The expedition consists of
some artillery and fifteen hundred men. under the
banner of Abd-el Azz.
New-York tribune., 1908-03-14
WESTERN MARYLAND BoNoHoLoERs.

The Western Maryland Convertible Bondholders'
Committee OF which Alvin W. Krech elected
chairman and Henry z. Cooper secretary, an
nounced yesterday that il already controls more
than 30 per cent OF the and is assured of an
early deposit of a majority of the bonds. The pur-
poses of the committee include the protection OF
all first mortgage requirements.
New-York tribune., 1908-03-14
GLENS FALLS A THIRD CLASS CITY.

Albany, March Ex-Governor Hughes to-day
signed the bill of Assemblyman WaddeIl, which
makes Glens Falls third class city and prescribes
q charter for it. Glens Falls the birthplace of
the Governor and had been the largest village in
the state for some time.
New-York tribune., 1908-03-14
TORPEDO BOAT SUNK; ONE LIFE LOST

Cuxhaven. March 1S-The German torpedo boat
IL sunk by unknown steamer at the
mouth of the Elbe to-day. The chief engineer of
the torpedo boat drowned.
New-York tribune., 1908-03-14
GUATEMALA VOTES PEACE TREATY.

Guatemala City, March 1S--Congress ratified to-
day the treaty adopted at the Central American
Peace Conference in Washington
New-York tribune., 1908-03-14
FsEDseRG.s CREDITORS SUFFER

Berlin March 13.-The creditors of Sismund
I,ricdberc the banker and of a financial
newspaper. who disappeared from Berlin carly in
February will receive about one-quarter of rer
cent Of their claims. the assets teins $3.50 and
Iahuitiae Gn
New-York tribune., 1908-03-14
FOG OBTAINS THE MAURITANIA.

LlverpooI March 15.-After breaking her record
for the voyage across the Atlantic fIom New York
the Nauretania arrived at the mouth OF the River
Nersev at S O'Clock this morning. where she was
held up by fog. which compelled the vessel 10
drop anchor
New-York tribune., 1908-03-14

Berlin March l3.-The Federal Council adopted
nroposal to-day for the construction of nine hun
dred miles of railroads in German Southwes
Africa and the Cameroons.
New-York tribune., 1908-03-14
AVALANCHE KILLS EIGHTEEN.

Tomsk Siberia. March I3.-Eighteen persons have
been killed by al avalanche in the Dukhtarminsk
district \ mass OF rolling down the side
of the mountain, carried away two houses Two
women survived but they are badly injured
New-York tribune., 1908-03-14
KINGSLEY CALLS ON GOVERNOR.

Albany March 13.-Darwin p. Kingsley, presi-
dent Of the New York Life Insurance Company,
had a talk with Governor Hughes to-day
tain proposed insurance legislation The confer
ence arranged at the request of Mr.. Kingsley.
New-York tribune., 1908-03-14
FIRE HOSE eoNo ISSUE APPROVED.

The Board Of Estimate and Appcrtionment adopt
Cd a resolution yesterday, crered by Controller
Metz approviaz the issue of special revenue bonds
50 ,prchase 500 oo worth OF fire hose for Manhat-
-s- and Brooklyn
New-York tribune., 1908-03-14

PRINCE HELlE RETURNS TO PARIS
Paris March 13.-Prince Heiie de Sagan returned
70 Paris this afternoon.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-09-18
AnsMcrcd.

Being of an lnquiring turn of mind ive.ycar-old Bobby one day managed to turn on both faucets in the bath tub to see what would happen. l. chanced that the stopper was In place. and the tub, being a small one, rapidly filled up, to the great delight of Bob by. Finally, however, the tub became so full that lt threatened to overflow on to the floor, and Bobby, having a proper respect for the maternal slip per, became frightened and tried vain ly to turn ofr the water. Being un. able to for some reason, he gOzed tear fully at the ever rising food and then. mindful both of his religious training and the occasional visits of the plumb. CT he plunged down on his knees. and bis elder sister who happened to be passing at the moment, heard him exclaim feryently:
 70 Lord, please stop this water runnlngl And, O Lord, if you can't do 1t please send somebody that can!'
 His prayer was answered, for his sister rose to the occasion and turned off the water and temporarily saved Bobby from the much feared slipper St. Louis Republic,
The daily Alaskan., 1908-09-18
SENATOR BtRRows NOTIFYING SHERMAN
 OF HIS NOMINATION.

SENATOR BtRROwS NOTIFYING SHERMAN
 OF HIS NOMINATION.
 were no telegraphs or telephones or even railroads to convey important in telllgence with speed and acquaint the public with all happenings of note on the very day of their occurrence, Orig inally there was sense in supposing that candidate might receive the first news of his nomination from the com mlttee appointed to convey to him the information. Those days passed long ago. but customs often survive years after the conditions which brought them into existence have changed Originally the candidate made only brief and perhaps Informal speech in acceptance of the honor. Abraham Lincoln spoke only 139 words to the committee that notified him at Spring field fin 1860 of his nomination for pres ident. Four years later, when he was renominated, 1t required but 196 words for him to assure the committee of his acceptance of the honor and responsi- DllllleS or OluCt OuCt LuOAN' pNN eAANN then 1t has become customary for candidate for president to make sneech of considerable length in ac- cepting his nomination, going into the issues of the campaign in some detail. Judge Taft Intended at first to com press his speech of acceptance into about 5000 words, but he found 1t Dec7 essary in the end to take about l3,OO0' to cover all the subjects he desired to touch upon and do so in satisfactory manner. AS one comment on the speech put 1t, "The judge had several jobs to do and apparently made up his mind that he might as well bunch his hits" Mir. Bryan in his acceptance of the Democratic nomination for presi- dent delivered a speech which when converted into type filled about six average newspaper columns, yet even