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New-York tribune., 1908-01-27
RRYAN ESCHEWS POLITICS
Pms ".SocinI Calls" or Democratic
Leaders an Washington.

washington. Jan. 26-Contrary to c1pecta-
tions William Jennings Bryan did not accord
ing to his statement discuss the subject or poll
tics with Democratic party leaders to-day. II
had been understood that Mr.. Bryan would hold
a conference with his supporters I'm both houses
of Congress, at which his position as to the
Presidential nomination would be discussed and
definite decision reached. Mr. Bryan dld
however see number of prominent Democrats
during the day. but he said that they were so
ciaI calls and that he did not talk Presidential
politics with anybody and. moreover, that he
did not come here for that purpose Mr. Bryan
declined also TO discuss politics with newspa-
per men, replying to all inquiries for his views
that it was his invariable rule TO eschew poll
tics Sunday.
Mr.. Bryan delivered an address at the First
Presbyterian Church this morning and took
luncheon with the pastor the Rev Donald C.
Macleod. This afternoon he called at Providence
Hospital to see District Commissioner West. an
old friend, who is convalescing from recent
operation Tonight he delivered address
on Missions" at the Mount Pleasant Congre-
gationaI Church
Mr.. Bryan will go 70 the Capitol Tomorrow
and will hold informal conferences with Demo-
cratic Senators and Representatives TO-mOr-
row night and Tuesday night Mr.. Bryan will be
the guest of honor at two dinners given by SEN
ator NewIands, of Nevada The latter has
arranged the dinners that half of the Demo
cratic members of the Senate viii be present
one night and the other half the next night.
Mr.. Bryan expressed the opinion to-day that
at these dinners the question of Democratic
policies in legislative matters would be dis
cussed. Mr.. Bryan will start for Roanoke, Va.
late Tuesday night, where a daughter is at
school
New-York tribune., 1908-01-27
HIS UNION WILL OPPOSE HUGHES.
So Says Disappointed Labor Applicant for
Public Service Ccmmissionership.

According to Richard Z. Quirk. secretary of the
executive board of the brotherhood of T.ocomotiye
Firemen. whose application TO be appointed as
labor member the Public Service Commission
was not successful. his organization will oppose
the nomination of Governor Hughes for President
Ouirk said he had had the Endorsement of unions
representing 900 members throughout the
state. and that petitions regarding his appoint
ment had been sent to the Governor from the ma
joriy of the unions in the state Quirk continued:
Governor Hughes promised 10 appoint a labor
man on the commission, and that he has
failed to keep his promise there is a good deal of
Indignation among the members of the unions
throughout the entire state. At the meeting of
the general executive board of the brotherhood
of Locomotive Firemen Columbus, Ohio i'm
September which so 900 locomotive ffremeu
will be represented, plans viii be submitted for a
national campaign against Governor Hughes In
case he becomes a prominent factor in national
politics"
New-York tribune., 1908-01-27
GOVERNOR MACON TO SAIL TODAY.
A Dinner Given in His Honor at Matanzas-
His Speech.

Havana, Jan Ex-Governor Magoon. who has
been summoned 10 Washington. will sail from here
at 10 O'Clock tomorrow morning On the revenue
cutter Hatuey for Tampa. He expects 10 reach
Washington Thursday.
Governor Magoon returned to-day from visit
10 Governor Lecuona Of Matanzas. At a dinner
last evening Governor Lecuona toasted the 'sener-
Gus and loyal American people. the Cubans' friends
the Provisional Governor ana the Cuban Republic
The dinner was given by the people OF Matanzas in
honor of Governor NTagoon and the Governor in
repynS to the toast said
m grateful for the fine courtesy OF this sr71ptu-
Gus banquet | am delighted leave the palace
with its cares behind be entertained as a friend
not as If were the dispenser of patronage. I had
heard much of the beautiful situation. the energy
and past SiOrieS of MatanzsS: hencefortb shall be
able to testify 70 them and the deepest debit to
MatanZas. I have highly appreciated that during
fifteen months of anxiety and trouble none of th,s
trouble came from here.
MatanZas fills many pages of Cuban history and
much space the map of Cuba. but have not
found IT on the map OF troubles. so 1 owe double
thanks and give double praise. Let offer a
toast to the prosperity and happiness of Matanzas-
New-York tribune., 1908-01-27
PULPIT PRAISES HUGHES.
DR.. Macarthw Tells Why He Is
PartYs Best Candidate.

Governor Hughes is a brave man. He will do
his duty, whatever that duty be. without fear or
favor said the Rev. DR.. Robert s. Macarthur
yesterday to his Current Events Glass at Calvary
Baptist Church.
ANY Governor who has the Presidential bee in
his bonnet is likely to trim sail to inter-
fere with his prospects of d Presidential nomina-
ton," he continued, 'but with the Governor
have had sufficient courage and to veto a
twocent railroad fare bill, Governor Hughes
did. Mr.. Bryan expressed himself surprised at
the action Of Governor Hughes. The decisions OF
most of the higher courts in the various states
have shown that Governor Hughes right and
that Mr.. Bryan utterly wrong.
Governor Hughes is without doubt the most
available Republican candidate to-day for the
Presidency. If the Republican party is to sue
ceed IN this campaign ii should carry the State of
New York, and it is quite certain that no other
candidate is so likely to carry the State of New
York as IS Governor Hughes. Admirable a candi-
date in many respects as is Secretary Taft. he is
badly handicapped in the Presidential race.
Rightly wrongly, the negro vote will be cast
against Secretary Taft. 1 not here to criticise
Secretary Taft President Roosevelt fer that af-
fair That matter will certainly ALLEVIATE the
greater portion of the negro vote from Secretary
Taft. The negro vote in the states OF New York
and Ohio in close election is really the balance
Of power. In fact, the negro vote may decide who
is TO be President of the United States. Governor
Hughes, however, is certain to receive the great
majority of the negro votes in these two states
and throughout the country. This fact is Of i'm
nense Importance in the selection OF candidate
for the Republican party in the campaign.
In opposing the law which legalizes racetrack
gambling Governor Hughes showed rare moral
courage. The Governor does not oppose racing per
e., but ne is opposed to having it with legalized
gambling part of the racing programme The
Governor insists that gambling is opposed to the
Constitution, and the suggestions he makes with
reference to its suppression should have great
weight with thoughtful men
New-York tribune., 1908-01-27
BRITISH PREMIER STILL FEEBLE.
Mr.. Asquith and Sir E. Grey to Share His
Work-Possble Cabinet Changes.

London Jan. 26.-There is some anxiety In politi-
cal circles over the health OF the Premier. Sir
Henry Campbell -Bannerman. who is confined 10 lsS
rooms with a cold which he caught since his re-
turn from France He was unable TO attend g
meeting of the Privy Council at Windsor on Satur-
day. and It is understood that he is still feeble
His holiday at Biarritz. though it was successful
as recovery from his recent attack OF heart
trouble was concerned, failed to build up his
strength. and the Premier will be Obliged carefully
to husband himself during the coming Paria-
mentary session. Whenever secondary business viii
permit him do the Premier will absent him
self from Parliament, leaving the conduct of af-
fairs in the Commons TO Herbert II. Asquth and
Sir Edward Grey.
While Sir Henry will for the present avoid all
duties of a non-Parliamentary character. the
cessity of replacing the late Sir J. Lawson Walton,
the Attorney General, and the advancing age and
ill health of two three members of the Cabinet
revive the rumors of possible rearrangement OF
the Cabinet. which, unless the Premer's health i'm
proves, may result in his elevation to the peers
and the promotion of Winston Spencer Churchill
Under Secretary for the Colonies, to Cabinet rank.
James Alexander Campbell. a brother OF Henry
Campbell -Bannerman, is seriously i'll and is not
expected to recover
New-York tribune., 1908-01-27
INTEREST IN MOROCCAN DEBATE.
Most of Cabinet Members Opposed to An
swering NJ. Delcasse's Speech.

Paris. Jan. 25-The sensation caused by the
speech of NJ. Delaasse the former Minister of For
cign Affairs in the Chamber of Deputies Friday
is growing and resumption of the debate tomorrow
is eagerly awaited Frenchmen asking what
n Decasse meant by the yelled insinUation that
he was needlessy sacrificed German rapacity
and how close France and Germany were TO war?
Popular curiosity. however is not likely to be sat
isfed. NJ Rouvier. who was Premier. and General
Andre and NJ. Telletan. who were Minister of War
and Minister of Marine. respectively, at the time
when VI. Delcasse was Minister of Foreign Affairs,
admit that they understand NJ Decass6's allusfons,
but they evidently regard explanation now
both a serious and futile thing. especially the
German newspapers showing irritation
Premier Ciemenceau personally desires to reply 10
NJ. Delcasse but most members of his Cabinet pre-
ignore the whole matter and treat his attack
attributable to personal piqUe. The speech is
expected to insure q government ma jority against
N. Jauress policy Of withdra wing from Morocco
New-York tribune., 1908-01-27
MANY MOBILES At BERLIN
Gathering for Kaiser's Birthday
POpuIdr admiration.

Berlin Jan. 25.-Fifty representatives OF Ger
Tnanys highest nobility here take part in the
celebration of the lEmperor's birthday tomorrow.
They have taken quarters in various hotels in the
Inter den Linden district the palace being made
Quate 30 accommodate them.
In the streets, where fortnight ago mounted
police charged and sabred thousands camoring for
manhood suffrage. crowds to-day gathered to watch
the equipages OF princely persons take off hats
respectfully to the sovereigns Of Baden Hesse.
Meckenburg-S -Schwerin. Oldenburg. Schaumburg-
Lippe and the Regent of Brunswick. who are among
those who have come 10 congratulate the Emperor.
Emperor William ssluted with more than
usual Difference as he walked through the Tergar-
ten carly this forenoon. He has long been re-
garded In the public mind a youthful and i'm
pUlsiye difficult 10 realize as one
Of the loyast newspapers in article of appre-
cation says, that he is entering upon the period
whom he soon viii he looked upon as venera bic
The Emperor is beginning his fifteth year, and is
near the close Of tho twentieth year Of his reign
Tho references to him in private converse ton
are kindly and the younger generation admfres
William II as much the old Emperor was ad-
mred by the older generation
New-York tribune., 1908-01-27

have returned TO US put it cut OF our power 70
offer them sufficient reason for resumfng oank-
ing relations with US. ,.
II, my opinion the bank Is perfectly solvent,
holders will receive par for their stock win a
careful and conservative liquidator
Alfred H Curtis was president Of the bank
until last October. and Charles w. Morse was
,-ice-nresident The directors were Charles I
Rarnev Mr.. Curtis John H. Flagler. John w
Gates William T. Haven7eyer. Charles y"
Morse. Charles NJ. Schweb Mahlon D. Thatcher
and Robert NJ. Thompson.
Mr. Morse was the largest stockholder in the
bank and made his headquarters there. When
the pooI IN United Copper conducted by F. Au-
eustus Heinze went to pieces IN october Mr.
Morse resigned as an officer and director Of the
hank Mr. Havemeyer was elected president
and Mr. Curtis stepped down to the vice pres
idencv Recently Mr. Curtis withdrew vice
president and director.
The bank was looked upon as the head Of the
old Morse chain. It had a capital stock of 81,
600 600 and surplus and undivided profits OF
81 075 600 on December last. It's deposits
then ss.o67.300 1t occupied large Offices at No
43 Exchange Place. in the Wall Street Exchange
Building At the annual meeting Of stockhold
ers on January Il s. II. p. Pell and George
Ramsey were elected directors in place Of Mr..
Curtis and Mr. Thatcher.
William A Nash. acting chairman of the
Clearing House committee issued statement
last night. in which he said the bank had de-
cided to withdraw from the association and that
no exchange would be made at the Clearing
House this morning.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-27
4 JAP4NESE SOLUTION.
Baron Takahirn Suggests a General
Erclusion Lac.

Rome, Jan 26.-King Victor Ernnlanu again re-
ceived to-day Baron Takahira. the Japanese Am
ha ssa dor Will leave here February for the
United States The King showed great interest III
the ia apaneseAmerican relations. and the amoassa-
dor outlined the questions which have arisen be-
tween the governments, particularly regarding
emigration. He explained that Japan did not wish
to send emigrants 10 that country and for years
had refused passports. japanese emisrants. how
ever managed eventually reach the United States
through Hawaii. authorities OF which coun-
try having frequently requested that laborers be
sent there TO work the plantations. Now Japan
refused passports for Hawaii, but the emigrants
might still enter the United States through Mexico
and Canada He said that the only way to stop
them from doing the passage by Congress
OF law whereby not only the Japanese, but all
emigrants could be barred from entering the
United States if the government objected to them
New-York tribune., 1908-01-27
CURRENCY REFORM IN MEXICO.
Proposal to Establish Uniform Basis for
Issue of Paper by Banks.

Mexico City. Jan. 26-Important reforms in the
bank issues of the country under consideration
by a number of the most influential bankers and
fnsnciers of Mexico. The proposed changes will
remove number of inconveniences. One of the
reforms proposed is the establishment of a uni
form basis for the issue of paper currency at the
twenty banks of issue throughout the country,
whereby the various will be OF one dimension
quality of paper. color and manner OF engraving.
II is also said that arrangement may be made
by which the redemption of these bills will become
the obligation OF all banks par and that all the
banks OF issue in the republic will held proper
tionately responsible for the issue of every bank
having its own currency. Such a measure would
facilitate commercial transactions lessen counter
feitng. avoid discounts and give uniform value TO
all paper money issued in Mexico \ bin from
Yucatan might now be easily counterfetcd and
passed in Sonora.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-27
DEMAND CASH OF MILLIoNAIREs
Black Rsnd Emissaries Busy Near Pittsburg
One Arrest Made.
[ BY Telegraph to The Tribune 7

Fttsburg. Jan 26.-During the last week Black
Hand letters nave been received in Sewcklev
Heights Pittsburss most fashionable suburb by
Richard r. Quay, of the late Senator NJ &
Quay; W. p. Snyder. known as the Pig iron
king" and G. H. Singer and G. {. Seattle both of
whom have made millions in steel The letters
We're turned over 10 the police. although it is ru-
morod among the scores of private detectives who
have been employed to guard the nillionaires thar
every one of them yielded TO the demands rather
than take any chances.
One letter. which was sent to Mr. QUAY. and
which demanded $500 was answered, and last even
ing. when Giuseppe Murine called the posofflce
10 get tho letter. ne was arrested. The police sav
it is important capture.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-27
LISBON STILL ANXIOUS.
Premier Closely Guardcd-Customs
officials I'm pressed.

Lisbon. Jan. 26.-Although the government an
Nousness is manifested in official circles follow
ing the plot to overthrow the monarchy and es-
tablsh a republic in Portugal Premier Franco
on ihe advice of the police, sleeps each night
in different house, surrounded by cavalry. The
police have discovered a number of places where
reyolvers and bombs have been stored by the
conspirators. Troops, police and the customs
corps have been assigned to barracks ready for
any emergency.
Although the government saws that there ie
no disaffection in the army the sergcants and
subalterns of several regiments have been
shifted, indicating that the plot had ramifca-
tions among the soldiers. The two leaders
Berger and Chagas. have been transferred to
the fortress.
The police have prohibited a meeting of the
Republicans. called TO consider the electoral
question by Sehor Machado, leader OF the peace
ful section. A Lisbon newspaper says that sey
eral officers of The Lisbon garrison viii be Sent
TO the provinces, but the government denies this
Regarding threat Of the Opposition TO rneet
despite the decree closing Congress the gov
ernment has decided TO prevent such a r,eetfne-
by all the means in it's power
President Alcorta. in an interview to3,,,
SAID that the whole country was TRANQUIL He
added that he did not believe there would he
any attempt at rebellion, but in anv case tho
government was perfectly able TO enforce -.
spcCt for its decisions.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-27

Concord. n. II, Jan. 26--The following state
ment was given out tonight from the ofacs Of
Alfred Farlow, head Of the Christian sciencs
Concord. and Archibald Mcclellan
The Rev Mary Baker Eddy. dIscoverer and
founder of Christian Science. Eas moved from
Concord. -. H. TO BrOOkline. suburb OF Ros-
ton The Lawrence Estate, which has been re-
modelled. has been quietly furnished for Mrs.
Eddy and her household. and she occupied II at
45 this afternoon Only very few Of Mrs
Eddy's friends knew of her contemplated move
While there has been much speculation sSou-
the BroOkline house no one had guessed arixht
concerning It's future occupant
Mrs Eddy and her household. including yTr
Calvin a Frye, her secretary. with Archibald
Mcclellan a guest. constituted the psrtr
They left Concord at 2. on a special train
carrying three coaches- The train had been
held in the yard at Concord until a very few
minutes before the time scheduled for leaving
1t then under the shed Of the Boston
side OF the depot and was quietly boarded by
the party about ten or twelve in number
The train was transferred tn the New York
New Haven & Hartford Railroad at Lowell
Mass whence il 10 South Fran
ingham. where II was transferred TO the Boston
& Albany road, and proceeded to Chestnut Hill
carried them 70 their new home at Beacon and
Hammond streets Here everything was found
I'm full equipment and supper was served at ths
usual hour. Except for the three hours re-
quired to make the trip there was no break in
the usual routine of the family.
This move was not prompted by any sudden
decision 1t Is known to some Of Mrs Eddv's
friends that she has for some years been con
siderins the advisabiity Of returning to this
city.
Her purpose Is 20 be more convenient n tFa
mother church of the denomination nearer 70
its headquarters
The whole affair. including the preparation or
the house. was in keeping with Mrs. Eddy's usual
way Of doing things She weighs matters de-
liberately and carefully. then acts quickly
GREAT SURPRISE AT CONCORD.
Mrs. Eddy's departure caused the greatest
surprise among the people of this city. very few
of whom suspected that such a move was con-
tempIated- Investigation to-day showed thai a
carload OF furniture and one of Mrs. Eddy's car
riages were shipped from Pleasant View TO
BrOOkline last week Herman S Herring first
reader OF the Church Of Christ (Scientist) in
this city. and his wife have been left in chargs
of Pleasant View, but neither OF them could Be
seen tonight to find out what were the uItirnats
plans concerning the estate. Mrs EDDY first
came TO this city in 1889. and in 1891 built
Pleasant View. which, except for carriage drives
about the city, she has not left. so far as known
since 1891.
Dewitt c. Howe, who is associated with Sen
atOr William E. Chandler as counsel for ths'
next friends" said he did not see how Mrs
Eddys departure would have any effect on the
tody of the fund Of S125.OOO set aside by Mrs
Eddy for her son. George ". Glover. ard bis
family.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-27
MORE LIBERAL SUNDAY LAWS URGED.
German-American State Alliance Passes Res
olutions-Comnitte 10 See HUGHES

Albany, Jan 25-The Gerusn-4ulevirsu stats
Alliance in convention here to-day. passed rssou-
ton urging more liberal Sunday laws. TO this end
this committee appointed TO wait upon Cow
eTuor Hughes tomorrow morning 70 seek his CO
operation in the aims OF the alliance. Mayor
Charles H. Gaus. Albany; Theodore Sutro, New
York: Richard r. Schmidt Brooklyn, Or. William
Gaerter Buffalo, Or. Herman Bauer Schenectady;
Warner Strecker. Troy: Professor Ernst Richard.
Columbia University: Louis katZ. Rome: Robert A
Patscke. Troy. and William Grandpre. Albany
The resolution adopted urges that bin Be drawn
and presented in the Legislature. authorizing ths
PRESIDENT Of the Senate and the Speaker OF ths
Assembly TO appoint a committee of three Senator'S
and five Assemblymen 10 confer with COMMITTEES
OF seven citizens 20 be appointed by the Goveruov
The three committees form joint commit
tee 10 revise the So-calIed surnptiary and SUNDAY
closing laws on the statute books OF the state
with view TO recommending 10 the LesiSaturs
that they be brought I'm accord with modern ideas
of life and living.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-27
MENELIK GIVES TWO LIONS TO poee

Rome Jan. 26-lt is announced that Father Ma
ria Bernad'. of tie Capuchin Order. who was sent
by the Pope in July last to Adds Abeha ,t,h :
decoration for King Meneiik Is returning her. i.,
an autograph letter from Menelik and two Uo,
a present for the Pontih. Father Rsrpaao t,
bring with him to Rome an AbysSnian Cathoii,
priest who suffered prosecutions and ipprise,,,,,
at the hands Of tho Coptic priests Ills Itbars,i,,
vas obtained through King Menelik