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New-York tribune., 1909-03-31
JAPAN REBUFFS CHINA
Refusal to Submit Manchurian Ques-
tiOns to The Hague.

Toxic, March 30-The japanese government
has asserted in most positive terms that it is
unable to accede to the suggestion of China that
pending questions regarding Manchuria be re-
ferred to The Hague for arbitration 1t main
tains that this suggestion shows a lack of cour-
tesy. and it attributes the Chinese change Of
attitude in this matter to ''malign Influences
Special dispatches say that China has Off
caIly requested the United States to use its
influence to persuade Japan to accept the Chi
nese proposal The Foreign Office to-day gave
out a statement which says in part:
Several questions between Japan and China OF
more less Importance. with reference To Man
churia. still remain unadjusted. Some are compl-
diplomatic process OF give and take Japan IuuE
appTeCisting the advantages of removing all causes
,5i ST ttlarrc1T ~ 6,,tefq-{ne dferences These
proposals framed in 3 spirit of ConClllatlon
and in sense Ultmatunl. Japan expect
ed that the terms offered would serve as basis Of
negotiation points Of departure for reciprocal
concessions and accommodate tlonS. emma al nfSt
apparently accepted Japan'S friendly oNertures IN
r,ie,.9e5 s,i,I+5o,e t2Ir n7aiis,n influences uti-
Cglssing the questions or making any counter pro
p'SaiS 1il4 'al' S"ilNdiiS eJVl - l. -. 80
and suggested recourse to the permanent court OF
arbitration The Hague
guilty not only slight courtesy Japan. but she
t"o fI.r-G and has conpietev reversed
inc usual course Of procedure. Article the
Hague Convention declares that the court is main
tained for The object Of facilitating TO
arbitration Of international differences Impossible
settle hy diplomacy. thus unsuccessful dlplo-
matte effort i made an essential prerequisite
diplomacy have only not been exhausted but
they have not Eet even beeen aTpeaIe ed 70. .,.
Il IS therefore extremely unfortunate that China,
failing TO take advantage of .Iapan's ComplaiSant
mood has allowed herself TO be persuaded to make
NT'f r. 1t
New-York tribune., 1909-03-31
GUATEMALA MAssING TROOPS.
Reported Concentration of Forces on the Hon
duran Frontier

Mexico City. March 30-Private kilograms re-
ceved here this morning say that Guatemala has
concentrated a large part of her army the Hon
duran frontier The HOnduran Minister Guate-
mala demanded explanation, and was told that
President Cabrera desired 10 check the Honduran
exiIed insurgents from crossing the border and TO
menting an uprising against General Dava, Presi-
dent of Honduras This concentration of troops
has not been confirmed from other quarters
The situation in Central America is regarded in
Mexico City with pessimsm in spite Of denias of
hostile intention This latest reported move
the part of Cabrera is thought TO have been taken
10 checkmate President Zelaya of Nicaragua and
President Davila. who said to contemplate a
Joint assault on Guatemala
New-York tribune., 1909-03-31
FOTRTEEN MEN MISSING.
T5co officers If The -Htcnbw@
tmoug Thcm-Stcqmer n Ureck.

Havana. March 3o.-Fourteen members Of the
~. ,f the Hamburg-AmeriCan steamer Alien
i,,rg which was burned here Yesterday. are
missing and it is feared that they rave perished
The Alterburg caught fire at the burning piers
If the Havana Central Railway. and the fame
snread SCI quickly that the officers and crew
we're forced to abandon the ship The missing
men include Second officer Rudolf Horn, ~
ea,shurc East Prussia. Third Engineer carl
yvittkopp. of Stettin. the cook. steward. cabin
bo,- four white utmbers Of the crew and five
St Thomas negr.as.
The steamer was ueached last night a. RagIa.
nu the east siI. ~ the H4rnor- Til. fire is sim
burning i'm the coal ruHkcrs and cargo. and
makes a search for bodies imprsslal- The
steamer and cargo. which is valued az >2unUpr
are almost a ;ota- loss
New-York tribune., 1909-03-31
Won BUEboW's STRONG POSITION.
Reichstag Adopts Salary Appropriation-De-
fence of Kaiser.

Berlin March 3O-Chancellor Won Edlow IN the
course Of the debate the salary appropriation
in the Rechstag to-day made strong speech on
internal politics The chancellor showed that he
felt his position unassailabe and replied with
masterful thrusts 10 his opponents attacks.
The prince denied the existence of a camarilIa
around the Emperor, saying that with such
straightforward openminded. farseeing as
his majesty intriguers could exercise inlu-
ence The chancellor earnestly warned the Social
lists against disorderly agttations saying that If
II became necessary a much striCter law would be
introduced for their suppression. He then said
that the must be partly direct and
partly indirect; that persons having property must
share the burden in the shape of inheritance
tax while necessaries and luXures also must
bear portion of the imposts
We demand solution of the financial problem
at this session." the Chancellor added. 1T Is one
of the most important tasks ever presented in
the Reichstag and must be carried out quickly in
the interest Of the empire The house then adopt
ed the appropriation.
New-York tribune., 1909-03-31
AMERICA TO KEEP PEACE
Castro Nay Be Prerented from
Starting Rebellion.

Washington March 3O.-The United States gov
ernment is watching closely every move made by
eX-President Castro The United States having
resumed diplomatic relations with Venezuela, re-
CARDS unfavorably any occurrence which may in
terfere with recent agreements 1t is generally be
heved here thai the United States will be able to
make itself factor in preserving peace in Venez-
ue'a- England, the Netherlands. Germany and
France are expected to be in sympathy with any
action which the United States may take.
Every effort will be made to prevent the posi-
blity of any expedition from the United States to
furnish to Castro's followers arms and ammunition
Castro is now regarded practically a with
out country. and it is possible that he may make
some move which will make him legally pirate.
The special service squadron of The United States.
now at Guantanamo and other war vessels the
Nicaraguan coast will provide ample TO
carry out any plan which may he adopted main
tain order and to protect American interests in
Venezuela
New-York tribune., 1909-03-31
THE FRANCO CANADIAN TREATY.

Paris. March 3O.-M CrUppi Minister OF Com
uerce. discussing the Franco-Canadian treaty in
f6s Senate today said thsr every rich country IN
tHe world should be client Of France, and de
s-1bed the development oS the United States as
The greatest economic event Of the last century
Re said that great development IN Canada could
ne expected, ana that the Senate must choose be-
tween the adoption Of treaty. a taTif war,
and expressed the opinion that the adoption Of the
treaty would bring undoubted benefit TO France.
Opposition vas expressed by Edouard Fortier. who
"as IN favor OF postDoning adoption pending the
completion OF tho revision of the French tariff
TIE debate vent over until April !.
New-York tribune., 1909-03-31
SERVIA GIVES UP FIGHT
YIELDS TO THE POWERS.
4merdtiOn and Disarmament Ac-
cepted-Pcace assured.

Belgrade. March 3o.-The formula agreed on
by the powers Of Europe and Austria Hungary
for the settlement Of the dispute between the
dual monarchy and Servia was accepted by the
Servian government to-day The formula was
presented at the Foreign Office by the British,
French. German. Russian and Italian ministers.
and Servia will. through her minister at Vienna,
deliver TO the Austrian government tomorrow
6 note TO the following effect:
Fi7st-Servia announces that her rights have
not been violated by the annexation by Austria
Hungary OF Bosnia and Herzegovina, and ac-
cepts the powers decision TO annul Paragraph
= of the Treaty OF Berlin.
Second-Servia viii not protest against the
annexation OF Bosnia and Herzegovina
Third-Servia Will maintain peaceful rela-
tons with Austria Hungary.
Fourth-SerVia viii return her military forces
20 normal conditions viii discharge the re-
serves and volunteers. and viii not permit the
formation 81 irregular troops or bands.
This note has been prepared at the suggestion
of the powers and viii be sent with the object
Or terminating all MISUNDERSTANDING between
Austria Hungary and Servia. Before its dis
patch, however. 1t. together with the former
note II Austria, will be submitted 70 the Ma
tonal Assembly for approval
King Peter issued Ukase to-day changing
the names Of his sons TO preserve the name Of
George, as head Of the house of Karageorgo-
witch. The former Crown Prince. George. who
last week renounced his rights to the throne.
viii henceforth be known as Alexander. while
Alexander Georges younger brother, who has
been recognized as Crown Prince, win be known
George. The new Crown Prince has been
MADE \ lieutenant in the army. The local press
advises that he be sent to European colleges to
complete his education
New-York tribune., 1909-03-31
POLICE SEEK C.--4UFFEUR.
Think They Haze CIe5c to Drirer Of
AUTO That Killed THmbIe.

Inspector McCaferty- head Of the Detective
Bureau. sent out a general alarm last night
for William Darragh OF No 264 West 116th
street The police believe he drove the autorno-
bile which killed Ingvaard TrimbIe at Morn
ingside Avenue West and 11Sth street on sat
urday night
Accordfng u the police. Darragh had been
employed for about a week by Charles z Force.
a banker and broker. with Offices at No 40
Wall street. and living ar No. AL Park avenue.
II was said az Police Headquarters that Mr.
Forces suspicion that it might have been hts
car. coupled with Darrsgh's failure appear
at his home. led the police 70 issue the alarm
At the home OF Darragh Tribune re-
porter was told last night that he had gone
away on sunday morning, after a quarrel with
his mother. The mother said her son returned
home late Saturday night and appeared uneasy.
He got W early the next morning and THAI
vas the last. she said she had seen OF him He
had been employed. she said. a a chauffeur for
snn7e time The mother said she knew that =
her son was in any way responsible for the
bov's death he would be enough TO
acknowledge il and give himself up
Following the arrival here Of Robert T. Trim
hIe his father. the body Of Inward TrimbIs
was pIaced i'm the receiving vault in WoOdlawn
Cemetery yesterday. II will be taken to Gym
thiana Ky. in NAV for burial Mr. Trimble.
Who is a lawyer. said last night that he be-
reved tho Police Department. was doirg all thar
could he done TO learn the names or those re-
euousfbIa for the death of the bOv II the Do
lice failed ro discover the identity of those in
rho machine within three or four days he said
he would take action He said he was grateful
for the efforts of the several sUtomobue asso-
cations thar We're aiding him the search for
the occupants ~ the car.
New-York tribune., 1909-03-31
VENEZUELA MoDIFIEs ATTITUDE.
Castro May Visit Country at Own Peril
Effort to Bar Him from Trinidad.

The Hague. March So--Senor Paul, the Venezue-
Ian Envoy. gave out interview here to-day in
which he explained that Venezuela had not with
drawn her objection Cipriano Castro's landing
in the republic. but had merely informed the
French steamship company that the government
would not object if the company desired carry
Castro To Venezuelan port IF the former Pres
ident continues his voyage 10 Venezuela" Senor
Paul said, he Will do at his peril"
Caracas March % tvia Willemstad March so,.-
The Venezuelan government is trying to persuade
the Governor Of the island of Trinidad to prevent
Castro from disemharking from the steamer Quad
eoupe at Port Of Spain
New-York tribune., 1909-03-31
CAPTURE CRAZY SNAKE
CHIEF BADLY WOUNDED.
Negroes Stir Up Discomfort among
SeminOIes

Oklahoma City March 3O-Crazy Snake. chief
of the Creek Indians captured tonight
after being badly wounded. He taken to
the federal Jail at Muskogee.
Great excitement prevails tonight among
Seminole freedren near HOldenville because
of the arrest of one of their number Frank
Coker, charged with killing Marshal Baum and
Deputy Odom during the fight at Crazy Snakes
house on Saturday.
Residents of that region are frightened over
reports that the Seminoles are arming to join
Crazy Snakes band. Negro agitators worked
among the Indians to incite uprising. One
story was to the effect that the SeminOles
marched in armed bodies. This not con-
frmed
The section Of the Seminole nation where
trouble is reported tonight is peOpled largely
by negroes, and it was the favorite rendezvous
Of the Casey, Swofford and Craven bands. which
were extermnated in fight in Weewakamills
five years ago.
WASHINGTON, March 8O-Probaby the best state
ment of his grievances which Crazy Snake, the
Creek Indian, has ever made was given to a Sen
ate committee which visited Oklahoma, then
Indian Territory in the fall of 1895. The chief
made plea for the fulflment of the terms OF the
treaty between the Creek Indians and the federal
government which was made in 1882.
He declared that, contrary the general under
standing the full blood Creeks did not know that,
by the treaty of 1901. they had agreed to accept
land in severalty. In his statement Crazy Snake
insisted going back to the time of the landing
of Columbus, who, he said. had promised that as
long the rises. long the waters run.
long the grass grows his agreement to care
for and protect the Indians should last. When the
Indians removed from Alabama to Indian
Territory he said these promises had been re
peated
That" he said, was the agreement and the
treaty, and l and my people came out here and
settled this land. We carried out these agree
ments in all points and violated none"
Crazy Snake spoke of the disposition Of Of
the Creek lands negroes, and declared that this
was contrary the treaty and to justice After
referring again the obligation of the white man
to protect the Indian in his rights. he naively said
i believe that they are more concerned in their
own welfare than in the welfare rights of the
Indian. believe OF them honest men,
but many"
Secretary BaIlinger announced tonight that he
could see no reason for federal Intervention in the
Indian troubles. and that the state authorities
would be able to handle the affair without govern
nent Interference
New-York tribune., 1909-03-31
WATER SUPPLY REORGANIZATION.
Republican Club Bill ConSolidates Aqueduct
Commission with New Board
IBy Telegraph to The Tribune

Albany. March 3G-Assemblyman Lindon Bates
jr.. of New York. will introduce tomorrow a bill
reorganizing the New York Board Of Water Sup
ply. This measure. which was drafted by com
mittee of the Republican Club. undertakes to rem
edy the evils pointed out by the Cassidy Commits
sion. which recently investigated New York Cfty-'s
finances. It provides for the appointment of a
president. with salary OF $4,000 by the Mayor
with the consent of the Governor and five commits
sioners two TO be appointed by the Mayor two hy
the Board of Estimate and one by the Governor
to represent interests outside of New York City.
One member must be civil engineer and another
= business experienced in EXPERT accounting.
The AqueduCt Commission is to be consolidated
with this board. For every contract in excess Of
$4,000 the board must obtain authorization from
the Board of Estimate
New-York tribune., 1909-03-31
BOOM IN RUSSIAN STOCKS.
Al Glasses Of Securities Respond to the Set
tlement in the Balkans.

= Petersburg March 2o-The settlement Of the
b kan conflict has hooned government securities
al classes rising 10 figures ecuallel since the
0T1ToCat-on q tie first Douma- Russian imperial
-S closed yesterday a. 79zs- TO-DAY they went 10
@Fs and closed S0ts in spite the heavy profit
taxing. Imperial = touched 2S'4. the highest on
record. and may have tho distinction of being the
rrst Russian security 10 Ie quoted par since the
outbreak ~ the var The internal loan Of 1903 Is
Quoted e7lz
The most notable advance was registered i'm lot
rerT bonds The first series advanced points on
March p 70 points Yesterday and = points to-day
L7ey closed to-day al 39l, points below the best
TIE second series was quoted ~ 2S2 last week To-
Csy they touched $40 and closed at 2q7
TIE only zovernment issue not affected Is the
loan, which is steady a014 This however
x purely = Partisan quotation Stocks Of ali kinds
have shared IN the upward movement. The rise in
hank and steeI stocks is taken 10 indicate a re-
viVsl of business. and the new strength Of the
market believed ~ perrnan nent
New-York tribune., 1909-03-31
PASS BANK LAWS AMENDMENTS.

Albany. March &0.-Three amendments to the
banking laws, 10 meet conditions which nave
arisen since the enactment of last years laws.
passed the Assembly to-day. The first provides
that the board of trustees Of Il savings bank may
include four members living in d contiguous state
hut two OF them must have their races of business
in New York State 1t also allows the board by
affirmative Of thIee-tourths to oflsi one or
its members. The second relieves from he appn-
cation of the banking laws of tast ,edc mortEaE Ee
loan and investment companies. The rhrG biII re
vises the methods of obtaining the money for the
expenses of the Banking Department.
New-York tribune., 1909-03-31
OPERATIONS ON LADY CREIGHTON.
Heart Pressed Out of Place by Accident in
Hunting Field.

London March 3o-An operation viii n- per
formed possible tn the hope Of saving
the life OF Lady Crichton. who injured in a
hunting accident. one of her ribs vas fractured
and forced inward This has 20 be removed so
that the heart. which is pressed out ~ place can
be restored TO It's normal position \ second oper,-
ton will be necessary for spinal injury which
Lady Crichton also suffered.
Lady Crichton is the daughter II the nrst Duke
Of Westminster. She married in 1895 u us
count Crchton eldest son Of the Earl o. Erns.
New-York tribune., 1909-03-31
NEW DEADLOCK IN NEWFOUNDLAND
A General Election Expected To Be Ordered
Within a Few Months.

St Johns. y. r. March 30-Another general
election In Newfoundland within a few months Is
regarded as a probability by leading politicians,
who satisfied that It will be impossible To end
the deadlock in the Legislature. since neither side
able to elect Speaker at the opening session
to-day. Sir Edward Morris the Premier and Sir
Robert Bond. whose ministry resigned last month.
had all their supporters present-eighteen on each
side. The Governor at once ordered the I.agis-
lature prorogued for a week.
New-York tribune., 1909-03-31
PORTUGUESE CABINET RESIGNS

Lisbon. March 5o.-The Portuguese cabinet. of
which Arthur a. de Campos HeurlqLes was Pr
mier, resigned to-day. King Manuel tnereupou
Summoned Senior Francisco BeIrso. former MN
lister Of Foreign Affairs To form NV ministry.
It is understood h- VIII try the. experiment of
a purely administrative ministry, composed of per
sons outside of politics.
New-York tribune., 1909-03-31
IRISH L4ND BILL AGAIN.
An Expenditure of $915,000, ,00t
Needed -RedmOnd's Support

London, March 30-Augustine Brrell. Chief
Secretary for Ireland, reintrOduced the Irish
land bill in the House of Commons to-day. The
bill is in exactly the same form when it was
crowded out at the end of the last session. Mr.,
Blrrell said again that it would require an ex-
penditure Of at least S915,OOOOOO to satisfy the
land hunger of the Irish, and Of this total Par
lament had still to provide $775,O000OO
Although not satisfied with all of its pro-
visions, John Redmond leader of the Irish
party, supported the bill.
New-York tribune., 1909-03-31
NO INTERVENTION BY BRITAIN.

London. March So.-The British government has
no present Of intervening in the of
China's demand that the Manchurian question be
submitted 20 arbitration The Hague. Sir Ed
ward Grey said to-day that he had received no
communication on this subject from either Japan
or China, and although he understood that the
japanese government had declined to submit GER
tain Manchurian questions to arbitration. he
no reason to take any steps TO support Chtnas
proposal
New-York tribune., 1909-03-31
RUSSIAN BATTLEsHIP REFUSED.
Douma Turns Down Appropriateness
Fleet To Be Improved

s.. Petersburg March 30.-The Douma passed
to-day the budget of the Ministry of Marine In
Guiding the item of 800 for urgent improve
nents to the Baltic fleet but it rejected, as it did
last wear, an appropriation of $l,I0G000 toward the
construction of a new battleshp the grounds
that the reorga nzation of the Admiralty was in
complete and that the shipbuiding plans not
ready debate.
New-York tribune., 1909-03-31
BISHOP DoANE ON DIVORCE EVIL

Albany. March 3o-The evils Of divorce were
pointed to-day by Bishop Doane. speaking be
fore the Young Women's Christian Association Of
Albany He commended the work of the Ameri-
Bar Association in trying to make divorce
more difficult, but opposed to a national di-
vorce law He believed tina the laws regulating
marriage should he more strict and that the hope
of curing the divorce evil lay in constant and re-
ligious teaching as to the saCredness Of marriage
S a holy and social influence.
New-York tribune., 1909-03-31
ANOTHER DREADNoUGHT OFFERED
Two Australian Colonies Prepare to Aid the
Empire.

Melbourne, March 2o-The prerniers Of New South
wales and Victoria have decided to offer one
TFrea drought 70 the imperial government. This
acrfon IS result Of negotiations between the two
states, undertaken since il became apparent that
the commonwealth government was not prepared
n take any step IN this direction. Subscriptions
vii 20 made the basis Of population, New South
Wares contributing 90 and Victoria 8 100000
New-York tribune., 1909-03-31
TO REPORT MERRITT BILLS.

Albany, March 3O.-The Assembly cities Commit
tee tonight decided To make favorable Tepor;
the six bills Of Assemblyman Merritt. carrying
out the recommendations Of the Cassidy Commits
sion. appointed investigate the finances of the
citN of New Nurk
New-York tribune., 1909-03-31

Prietas Sonora, Mexico, March 3o.-Ru-
rsIes and ranchmen, pursuing a band of rome
made Mexicans and indians, had a fight with
then, in the hills northeast of Pasqueria, on
the Chihuahua Sonora boundary. Jose Vas
,,,.z. leader of the outlaws. and five of mis-
tollovvers were killed. Three of the ranch
man and a rurae lost their lives. The gang
had been robbng travellers.
New-York tribune., 1909-03-31
AUSTRIA FE1RS RETOLT.
Troops To Re Maintained Along the
Serbian Border.

vienna. March 3h-The internal situation in
Servla Is being watched here with ANXIETY It
-s feared that the position Of the Karageorge-
witch dynasty il by no means secure. and it is
doubtful whether the Servian bands Will disarm
without disturbances Consequently. Austria
7iL maintain a strong force on the frontier for
rre present.
New-York tribune., 1909-03-31

Willemstad, March 3o-The captain of the
Dutch steamer Prinz Wiern III reports
having passed the submerged wreck Of
LARGE vessel off the south coast of Hayti,
at tho entrance to the port of Aux Cages,
one and one half miles south by west from
the eastern channel.
New-York tribune., 1909-03-31
BEER FAMINE THREATENS PITTsBURG

lBy Telegraph Ine Tribune
Pittsburg, MARI 30-PittsbuTg brewery workers.
numbering from twelve thousand to fifteen thou
sand men, threaten strike unless the brewers
grant an increase in wages by noon tomorrow.
The brewers announced to-day that under these
circumstances a strike was more tnan likely
New-York tribune., 1909-03-31
SENATOR DAVENPORT TO SPEAK.

Albany. March 3o,-Senator Davenport, of Oneida
County. announced to-day that he had accepted an
invitation 10 speak direct nominations before the
Logan Club of Brooklyn, on Thursday evening
New-York tribune., 1909-03-31

Selma Cruz. March 3o.-1he sunboat Gen
eraI Guerrero has been ordered 10 the island
of Revillaeigedo, whore it is reported band
Of renegade Americans are preparing to begin
snnuaeling operations on large scale, bring
ina goods into Mexico and Chinese out,
transferring the aliens 20 American boirh
vessels at
New-York tribune., 1909-03-31

Te7eran. March 3o.-Tweve NationaIists
were killed and thirty wounded in a
fiuht last Sunday at Shamghazen with Roy
alist troops. The latter had sixteen men
killed.
New-York tribune., 1909-03-31

latest purchases Of railroad equipment.
third Of block safety devices the United
States are Union and southern Pacihc rail
roads.