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New-York tribune., 1908-12-04
THREAT TO AUSTRIA.
Former Premier Hints Italy Night
LedCe Triple Alliance.

Rome. Dec 3--In the Chamber Of Deputies
to-day ex-Premier Forts. who is head Or
the majority delivered a remarkable address, In
which he openly opposed the recent action oe
Austria Hungary in the Balkans. Italy. he said,
had not claimed compensatious. because the
Italian government hoped that Italy would soon
be in a position to say to Austria that she must
stop increasing her armaments OF both countries
must resume their liberty OF action. SignOr
Forts said that Italy feared only through
her ally's warlke preparations. and he added
that the whole country agreed on the neces-
sity of making new sacrifices for military de-
fence, SO that peace might be guaranteed
The address Of SignOr Forts was received
with enthusiasm. indicating Italy's intention
of remaining a member of the Triple Alliance
only or condition that she be free from threats
resulting from Austrian acton
New-York tribune., 1908-12-04
LESS INTEREST IN REIcHsTAG DEBATE
Question of Ministerial Responsibility Re
ferred to Committee

Berlin. Dec. S.-Upon the resumption in the
Rechstsg to-day of the debate on the question OF
possible legal regulation OF ministerial Tespon-
sibiIity scarcely hundred members were present.
and the galleries were only sparseIy filed The
discussion opened bv Herr C1raef. AErarts1-
who said his party ready consider ths
tto1 in committee TesaTving the right. however TO
request his majesty restrain HIS utterances IN
the future. The party. he said would reject to
tally any proposal for a parliamentary system of
government such exists in Great Britain and
France. being confident that strong monarchy
alone was capabIe Of furtherfng the development
OF Germany
Joseph Naunan7. Radical. said the people Rad
borne with patriotism the burdens involved IN the
maintenance Of an enormous army and feet but
he depIOred the fact that they were not in posi-
ton to determine what should be done with their
varships and their army In the meanwhile. hs
said nation lived the hope that time A.
would participate in the government
Several Other speeches made. after which "
resolved by large majority 70 refer all ths
motions regarding the responsibility Of ministers u
q business committee for report
New-York tribune., 1908-12-04
"PE4CE." EMPEROR SAYS.
But austrian POPuIdcc Hears
RnmOrs of approaching Wn.

Vienna, Dec S.-The report is widespread here
that the government is only awaiting the close
of the jubilee festivities TO threaten hostities IN
the Near East All kinds of warlike rumOrs
abroad. 1t thought that the annual military
conference of the Emperor and the chief ofacerS
Of the army. which began to-day at the Hofburx.
and attended by Archdukes Franz Ferdinand
and Eugene and General ShOenaich. Minister OF
War. aggressive step would be taken But.
the contrary the Emperor informed the con-
ference that peace was not likely be disturbed
War rumOrs. therefore. tonight officially
denied The latest advices received here from
ConstantinopIe indicate a more peaceful condI-
ton.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-04
THE NATIONS WEALTH
DOUBLES IN 60 YEARS.
1reasmy's Trouble Not zcith ReUe-
nue, but Increasing Expenditures.

Washington, Dec. S.-Charles II. Treat, treasurer
of the United States. calls attention in his
nual report to the fact that owing to the disturbed
relations between the income and expenditures
OF the government there was a deficiency last year
of s5S,070 Dol. against a surplus the preceding
year Of $S4. 1855. and points out that the total
revenues for 1903 exceeded those OF any preceding
fiscal year except 1867 He says it is apparent that
the trouble is in decreasing receipts, but in in
creasing expenditures. The Treasury able to
meet this state of affairs with the excess of rev
enues which had accumulated in previous years.
The steady flow of gold into the Treasury" the
report says continues to excite absorbing study
Of the resources of country favored in the
distribution of the precious metal. The amount of
gold coin actually used in the channels of trade is
less than one-half OF the general stock Of gold
coin in the country, owing to the increasing pOpu-
larity of the gold certificates, which the repre-
sentatives Of gold coin deposited in the Treasury
under provisions of law.
The general stock of money in the country at the
close Of the last fiscal s357S $4,000 an in
crease of $3.50, ,2S Ol3. compared with that OF
year ago The money in circulation for the last
eleven years has steadily increased. the growth
capita advanced from s22 81 In 1897 to $34 70 in 1858
Population has more than doubled every thirty
years, while the wealth of the nation has more
than doubled every twenty years There Is legit-
innate demand for enormous amount of money In
developing the growing industries and expanding
trade relations, but method employed by which
that demand per capita can be measured The vol
Of currency should not be based upon the indi-
vtduaI per ca ptta. but upon the volume of
products produced by man, measured by the mar
ket value thereof
There were 2s6. SO6. .572 pieces of United States
paper currency in circulation October ], though
the paper circulation issued directly by the GOV
ernment is in better condition than for years
past The report suggests that the government, IN
justice to the people Of all sections should main
tain its paper issues in good condition and that
for sanitary IT should provide for its trans
portation to the Treasury for redemption
National bank notes presented for redemption,
the report adds, aggregated $54s 549 2s equal to
% IS per of the average amount OF notes out
standing during the year. The net growth in the
banknOte circulation @4,545,221. There was
1928 625 80 ir lawful money deposited in the Treas
ury account of transactions in national bank
$3.50 67S.9SS for the per cent fund and
for the retirement of such CirCula tiOn.
The deposits of lawful money in the Treasury 10
retire national bank notes under the act limiting
such deposits to sos 00OoO0 ANNUALLY. aggregated
s37 lis S37. Banks have avaied Of but little more
than One-third Of the option therefore the law is
not restrictive retirements until the limit Of
50 100000 month has been reached
New-York tribune., 1908-12-04
SHAH FOR CONSTITUTION.
.SaYs Persians Must Learn Gradually
to appreciate 1t.

Teheran. Dee 2-FIs majesty the Shah of Persia
granted audience this afternoon to the local
representative Of The Associated Press and
pressed keen desire to dissipate Of the false
impressions regarding his attitude consttu-
tionaIism that have reached the outside world.
His majesty asserted his belief in a constitution
IN emphatic terms Il consider the institution Of
a constitution as essentially necessary for the ad-
vancernent of Persia and the welibeng and pros
perity of the Persian people" he said. realize
what a great source of progress parliamentary
government has been to other nations. but the de
BILE results Of the recent institution at Teheran
Of the Mejiss National Assembly, give ample proof
of the necessity for a gradual development of the
system I'm this country The Mejss proved be
actually retrogressiye instead of progressive and
the experiences of the people with the Meiliss led
to a widespread movement against revival Of
constitution under which the ignorant masses
expected a return Of the evils to which they were
subjected under the first assembly.
1t is necessary continued the Shah that the
people brought gradually 10 appreciate the value
Of these institutions. and this is aim. IL is
quite. that there two parties In the coun-
try-one for and the other against constitution
but il is precisely for this that I fear a
hasty decision might lead to disturbances which
am anxious avoid The work Of the last
Meiliss caused sufficient trouble and bloodshed
The Council of State. which I have summoned
will deal with all these questions II is true that
the members Of this council not deputies but
from this small beginning / hope that the council
ultimately will develop into an important assem-
bly,. | hope to train my people properly 10 appre-
ciate a large- constitutional regime"
Referring TO the existing situation at Ia brz his
majesty said: 1T is mistake TO suppose that the
population Of this city constitution or that
it would be pacihed were oQe granted. Similar dis
turbances prevalent a year ago in Tabriz
briz naturally revolutionary including as they
do, a large number of Caucasans'
New-York tribune., 1908-12-04
TRANCE PLANS AGGRESSIVE TARIFF.
Hopes 20 Exact Concessions from Other ooun-
tries BY Raising Maximum Rates

Fans Dec s-The tariff commission OF pariia-
r-e-- which has spent the last six months n TAX
NJ ,-s71-77orr- has practically completed project
o, -z-=4T rfsor which will be submitted parlie-
-7@ut IN January
The revision i< designed further to strengthen the
z-r1 II France IN the exacting Of concessions from
o--e- countries With this end in view the maxi
--7 -ares according 20 the project, are TO be in
--ezsA5 Nv 81 average Of % per cent while the
minimum rates are TO remain generally unchanged
-7e maximum rates most articles in which the
United States interested, such as leather rubber
metals 41-peurirns machines, machinery. etc, are
to he increased.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-04
ASK ARREST OF ALLEGED FENCE" 1"
Goods Stolen in Philadelphia Packed and Ad-
dressed TO Firm on the Bowery.

Philadelphia, Deo- 2-Followins the arrest OF
Harry Greenburg, his father. David Greenburg
and Bessie Veiz here to-day and the recovery ot
merchandise valued at 500 Whlch had oeen s'oie"
fo,, o.tabI,.hoents IN this city, the authorities
ssksd fbe New York police tonight TO arrest the
proprietors OF an alleged fence on the hoWery
where the stolen goods were to have been Is
posed Of
The goods were recovered in the nome Oh the
Creenburgs I'm the wholesale business district or
the city and include rolls OF cloth valued at E.0o
trunk full of cut glass. siiverware and genera
merchandise. Much Of the merchandise haa pee'
packed for shipment and was marked win tPe au
dress OF the firm On the BoWeTEs
New-York tribune., 1908-12-04
PEARSON GIVES U7ARNING.
Tells Sanitary officers of Foot and
Mouth Dangers.

Albany Dec. 8-Possible dangers from foot and
mouth disease. present in Western New York
were pointed out in address by Commissioner
r A Pearson. of the State Department Of Agr-
c,,Itrre at the closing session to-day OF the annual
conference of sanitary officers Of the state Al
though this disease. he said, seemed 10 he under
control he urged all health officers to he watchful
for characteristic symptoms and promptly to report
then, IN the department He said that although
the disease was not often fatal. it would cause enor
NOUS losses in values Of livestock If II were al
lowed to spread
commissioner Pearson described in detail the
method of dealing with the bovine tuberculosis
problem under the provisions Of the newly amended
law.
Papers on p variety Of health topics we're read
and discussed to-day at the closing session of the
conference ''Nusances and How to Deal with
Them was the topic assigned to Danforth F.
Ainsvorth of Albany. Alec II. Seymour. secretary
of the State Department of Health. IN address
on Duties Of Boards Of Health. suggested that
a system of county health officers might we'll be
considered such is in vogue I'm other states.
..I ocaI Ordinances and Their Enforcement
the subject of a paper by DR. d. Nj. Totman
Health Officer of Syracuse, who explained Gin de
tail the sanitary code and health ordinances OF
Syracuse.
one Of the interesting addresses OF the. con
ference was that OF Homer Folks, secretary of the
State Charities Aid Association. In my judE-
ment." Mr. Folks said. we should follow either
ono OF two CCurses-endeavor hy every means pos
sble to secure the adoption of n policy Of state
provision for hospital Of moderate and sd-
vaaced cases Of tuberculosis charging the main
teIance back the localities from which the pa
tients come, secure some mandatory legislation
making II incumbent upon cities and counties of a
certain size to provide accommoda tions for tuber-
culosis patients some stated basis In proportion
to populs lion. The tremendous economic and so
ciel advantages 10 be secured by the prevention
of tuberculosis justify drastic and serious meas-
ures. The situation IL unique ana demands ex-
c-ptional treatment.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-04
COPPER FUMES running FORESTS.

Washington, Dec IA conference the destruc-
ton in Montana of forests vegetation by the
fumes from the copper smelling furnaces held
at the White House to-day and II decided TO
have represents tives OF the copper companies
10 Washington to be heard before action is taken.
Those taking part in he conference the
President, Attorney General Bonaparte. Lyon
Johnson special counsel of the Department of Jus
tice who has been investigating the matter; Sena-
tor Dixon. of Montana. and number of farmers
from Montana who came to Washington 20 make a
protest.
Attorney General Bonaparte vas asked whether
the government had power to corupeI the compa-
MES TO comply with thu requests. This would nave
TO be determined later, he said.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-04
MESSAGE ON TUESDAY.
Congress TO Adjourn Immediately
after Meeting M0nddu.

Washington, Dec 3.-The Presidents annual
message will be read to the second session of the
60th Congress Tuesday next, instead of Mon
day, the opening day, according to the plan an
nounced to-day The Senate will adjourn Mon
day out of respect TO the memory OF Senator Ali
SON. Immediately after appointing a committee to
wait on the President and after any members
in
Speaker Cannon said to-day that the House also
would adjourn after new members have been sworn
in and a committee has been appointed to inform
the President that the House is in Session. Tues
day will probably be devoted solely to the reading
OF the message
New-York tribune., 1908-12-04
SETENTEEN DIE IN GALE.
Ten Fishing Boats Dashed on Rocks
off Newfoundland.

81. Johns, \. F. Dec. 3--Seyenteen persons
perished in storm which has lashed the New
foUndIand coast for As hours In all ten fishing
vessels have gone ashore most Of them break
ing into fragments on the rocks The victims
of the gale members Of the crews of three
Of these craft, The fishermen were all residents
of Newfoundland fishing villages.
The storm began Tuesday evening and devel-
oped into a blizzard. northerly gale caught
many small schooners and sloops off the coast
ard in scudding for harbor before the blast
many of the vessels lost their bearings in the
heavy snoWstorn.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-04
SILENT ON CABINET
Mr. Taft U'M Not Discuss Reported
Offer to Burton.

Hot Springs. Va. Dec 3.-President-elect Taft
made II decidedly plain to-day that information
for publication might be expected from him regard
Ing the makeup of his cabinet until he is ready to
ing on this declaration he declined TO discuss the
had been offered to Representative Theodore E
Burton That the report respecting Mr.. Burton has
foundation is the belief here of those who know
Mr. Tafts high regard for the Ohio Congressman.
The present situation is understood here 10
he that Mr.. Burton has been told by Mr., Taft that
he may be invited to accept Cabinet place and
that either the Treasury or the State Department
may be available. That a definite under
standing could not be had is due in part at least
10 the position OF Mr.. Burton a candidate for
the Senate This situation makes II plain that
positive statement cannot be made at this time as
minstration will be Should he fail in his ambition
for the Senate 1t regarded as a good guess that
he will be Cabinet member.
A thorough canvass of the Ohio political stua
ton was made to-day by Mr.. Taft and Arthur L
Norys, who stopped here his way Cincinnati
from Washington Mr.. Taft Is taking part in
the Senatorship contest He told by Mr.. Vorys
that Charles P. Taft's control of the situation
at this time most satisfactory. Mr.. Vorys will take
Taft
Washington. Dec. S-When asked concerning the
report that he had been selected for Secretary Of
the Treasury, Representative Burton said to-day
that his name, unfortunately, had been mentioned
In connection with a number Of Offices Some Of
these runlors. he explained. conjectures.
lines. He mentioned the Senatorship from Ohio and
the places of Secretary of State and Secretary OF
the Treasury. He added that he at present a
candidate for the Ohio Senatorship
New-York tribune., 1908-12-04
FOREST LEAGUE FOR FREE LUMBER.

Nirnesp polls Dec. 2.-The National Forest con-
s--eation League which has Its headquarters here
z-5 * conducting z campaign the repeal OF the
lumber tariff has completed its brief TO be SUD
,rfrtes 70 the Ways and Means Committee in favor
- the repeal OF the tariff forest products The
league p1srposes continue an aggressive cam
ps iz7 r7rrfl tho new tariff law is enacted.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-04
NEW SPECIAL DELIVERY STAMP.
Postmaster General Meyer Approves 1t-Has
Novel Features

Washington Dec. a-Postmaster General Meyer
snnroyed to-day the special delivery stamp
which will he placed on sale within the next ten
DAYS It is radical departure from the conven-
ttonal United States stamp being patterned rather
after stamps Of French design 1t is artistic but
plain and deiicately executed 1t measures about
oaa inch scuare. and is of a dark green color
pYnntns diaRonaIly across its face is Illustration
q, an olive branch. the leaves Of which entwine a
Mercury hat symbolic Of peace and haste. In
tbe unner left hand is the inscription 1oc.
while in the lower right hand corner In bold let
80 ara ths words ~. S, Postage, Special Delv-
cry"
New-York tribune., 1908-12-04
THE GoMPERs CONTEMPT CASE.
December 10 Set for Hearing Federstion's
Appeal.

Washington. Dec 5.-The District Court of Ap-
resit has set December 10 for hearing the appeal
of the American Federation Of Labor from the IN
junction issued against IL by the District Supreme
Court IN favor Of the Bucks Stove and Range Com
pany OF St Louis. In connection with the con
tempt PROCEEDINGS against Samuel Gompers' John
RilchslI and Frank Morrison. briefs OF counsel OF
botn sades were handed the court to-day II II
exn~c.sd that decision with reference 10 the
alleged contempt will not bs rendered for at least
weeks.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-04
FERRY OWNER JAILED FOR ACCIDENT
One of St. Petersburg Richest Men Con
demned to Six Months Imprisonment

ST Petersburg, Dec. S.-Alexander Shipon. pro-
prietor OF the Neva ferry line and OF the
richest men of st. Petersburg. to-day
denned to six months imprisonment on the charge
Of criminal negligence in connection with the
laundering OF the ferry steamer Archa ngelsk
while crossing the Neva last April Thirty nine
persons lost their lives In this accident Major Gem
eral Tyrtor, chief of the river police, vas &C
quilted.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-04
CARRY BALLOT BOXES IN TRIUMPH
Constsntinople Parade Two Miles Long
Turko- -Montenegrin Dispute Settled.

Consta ntinople. Dee "a scene unprecedented
in the history Of Turkey was witnessed IN Con
stantiuople to-day when the municipal ballot boxes
were conveyed through the streets, with much
unony. They were escorted by troops. several
bands various religious bodies, the whole max
ing procession two miles long The city pro
fuseIy decorated and there was great enthusiasm.
: protocol between Turkey and Montenegro set
ting the boundary dispute between these countries
h. akfnC a few minor changes. was signed in thiy
New-York tribune., 1908-12-04
GOV. MAGooN IN WASHINGTON.
oonfers with Secretary Wright on Withdrawal
of Troops from Cuba.

Washington Dec 5.-Governor Magoon arrived
here to-day and had Conference with Secretary
Wright relative TO the methods to be employed
in the withdrawal Of American troops from Cuba
and other matters relating to the government of
the island Governor Magoon spoke In the high
est terms Of the ability of the Cubans TO gov
ern themselves. He said that the two years ne
had been governor Of the island there never had
been the least necessity for employing the troops
in police duty and added that the influence OF
the United States there moral one
Secretary Wright said that he knew Of no res-
son TO change the plan for the complete eVacua-
. of nh
New-York tribune., 1908-12-04
THIRTY-FTTE BOATS SINK.
Three Hundred and Fifty Japanese
Fishermen DrOrHed.

Toxic. Dec. 3.-Thirty-fve japanese fishing
boats were caught in typhoon yesterday off
Hatsu Island in Kawatsu Bay, and wrecked. 1t
Is reported that $50 fishermen lost their lives.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-04
BOOKS SOLD TO MORGAN.
Rumored Buyer Of Cartons at
Amherst Collection Sale.

london. Dec 5.-The dispersal sale Of the famous
library OF Lord Amherst Of Hackney began in Lon
don this afternoon, and attracted photographers
and collectors from all parts Of the world. This
collection made during the last half century
and represents great outlay in money and labor.
Tt is being sold In consequence Of the heavy 7nan-
cial losses sustained by Lord Amherst through
attorney, who got away with 81 2500oO trust fund
At a private sale yesterday fifteen Cs sxtons
numerous treasures still left and the bidding
to-day was spirited. The celebrated Mazartn Bible
was sold to London dealer for S10.250. while the
Apocalypse Joannis. original block book Of
the Low Countries brought $1,000. This same vol
ume was auctioned the Crawford sale in 1871
and brought $500 The King Charles copy of the
Cambridge Bible brought $500. A total Of almost
dred and fifty lots.
The sale will continue for three DAYS and
will be resumed for four days in March
Among the above mentioned CaXtons is The
History of Troy" the earliest printed book in Eng
sh and another. The Game and Play Of Chess.
ranking in age next to The History OF Troy All
Of the Caxtons were printed between 1914 and 1893
and we're collected by Lord Amherst with the view
OF illustrating the history Of printing from the
earliest era down 100. Others Balbus .
''C'atholicon." "Dictes and Sayings of Philoso-' 7
piers" printed 177. THE Christening OF Gods
Children" and The Treatise Of Love" printed in
1891.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-04
BABY RULER TO GRANT CONSTITUTION.
Chinese Imperial Edict Pledges Throne to
Policy of Late Emperor

Peking. Dec S--An imperial edict issued to-day
pledges the throne 10 continue the policy inaugu-
rated by the late Emperor kuang-Hsu. and es-
pecialy the programme which provides for the
granting OF constitution to the empire at the
sud Of nine yearss