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Evening star., 1909-05-23
COMMENT IN PORTO RICO.
Republicans Indorse Taft Message
and Trouble Not Anticipated.

SAN JUAN. p. r.. May 22.-The full
text OF President Taft's special message
to Congress on Porto Rico affairs has
been sent here by mail. After reading 1t
carefully the republican leaders praise it
highly as a statesman-like document.
They say that the President has a
thorough knowledge Of the situation and
has absolved the republican party from
all responsibility and blame for the crisis.
The unionist papers do not publish the
message. Opinions originally expressed
by the unionist leaders have not been
changed. The federationists are more
favorable in their comment than they
were a few days ago.
Little interest has been manifested in
the full text of the message in profess
sional and business circles. Reports that
trouble would arise in Porto Rico if the
recommendations of the President are
carried out appear to be unfounded
Evening star., 1909-05-23
BOTH NATIONS WRONG
Hague Tribunal Censures Ger
many and France.
DECIDES CASABLANCA ROW
Kaiser's Consulate Had No Right to
Protect Deserters.
BERLIN ACQUIESCES IN DECREE
Courts Refusal to Give Up Desert
ers Unfortunate for Them, Who
Deserve Little Sympathy.
DECIDES CASABLANCA ROW
BERLIN ACQU1EsCEs IN DECREE

THE HAGUE, May 22.-The decision Of
the court of arbitration was delivered Co
day on the Casablanca dispute between
France and Germany over the forcible
seizure by French officials of deserters
from the French foreign legion while un-
der the protection of the German con-
sulate.
While not placing the blame definitely
upon either France or Germany the court
censureS the representatives OF each
nation In several particulars.
1t declares that the secretary OF the
German consulate at Casablanca wrong
fully endeavored to bring about the en-
barkation on q German steamship of de-
serters from the French foreign legion
who were not of German nationality, and
adds that the consulate had even no right
to protect deserters who were of German
nationality, and that the consul commit
ted an error in signing their safe conduct.
Nevertheless, the decision continues. the
German consular officials were not guilty
of an Intentional fault.
Wrong Done by French.
The court states that the French mill
tary authorities were wrong in not re-
specting the de facto protection exercised
by the German consulate. The circum-
stances did not justify the French SOL
diers in threatening the consular agents
with revolvers, nor. in their ill-treatment
of the Moroccan troops attached to the
German consulate.
The court concludes with the statement
that II Is unnecessary to deal with the
other claims of the litigants.
Berlin is Satisfied.
BERLIN, May 22.-The official view Of
the decision rendered by the court of ar
bitration on the Casablanca case is favor
able, according to the Nord Deutsche
Allegemeine Zeitung.
1.-THE decision" says the paper. 'takes q
middle course between the German and
French viewpoints The officials Of both
countries are declared to have been
wrong Id various points.
while both governments must express
regrets Germany will do SO willingly. ~
the action OF the German agents has been
recognized from the first not to be free
from blame. and we proposed before the
beginning Of arbitration q mutual ex-
preston Of regrets.
The courts refusal to order that the
German deserters be given UP Is for them
regrettable. although they do not deserve
much sympathy. The disagreeable Incl
dent ie settled by the decision in a worthy
manner for practical politics and In a sat
lsfactory way for international relations" :"
Evening star., 1909-05-23
Open House on japanese Ships
SUPPRESSED THAW SCANDAL.
Hartridge Protected Client From
Nasty Charges, He Says.

NEW YORK. May 22.-An affidavit was
filed in the United States circuit court to-
day by Clifford w. Hartridge. who was
counsel for Harry X. Thaw in his trials
for the murder Of Stanford White. in op-
position to the motion made on behalf of
Thaw's mother to compel the lawyer to
submit a bill of particulars in his suit to
recover legal and other expenses at the
trials amounting to SO. 1856.
Mr. Hartridge declares that he spent
more than $4,000 to protect his client s
reputation, aside from the legal expenses
incident to the trials.
The sums, he declared, were paid out at
the request of Mrs. Thaw to protect her
sons name from public scandal and from
the accusation of guilt and offenses and
misconduct. involving great moral turpi-
tude and in protecting him from the
mac chinations and attacks Of numerous
people.
Evening star., 1909-05-23
Reject Overtures for Reunion.

HUNTINGTON, Ind, May 22.-The gem
eral conference of the Church OF the
United Brethren in Christ radical branch)
today rejected the overture for reunion
made by a committee sent here from the
general conference Of the liberal branch
Of the church. in session at Canton, Ohio
The split occurred twenty years ago at
York, Pa, over the admittance of MEM
bers Of secret societies to membership in
the church. The next general conference
Of the radical branch will be held at
Blissfield, Mich.
Evening star., 1909-05-23
Bank President Sentenced.

ST. PAUL. Minn.. May pa. z. Drew,
former president Of the defunct Bank Of
Hamline. state institution. was today
sentenced to two years in saltwater peni-
tentiary. He was convicted of receiving
deposits in an insolvent bank. A stay of
sentence was granted pending an appeal
to the supreme court. Drew was released
on 5000 bail.
Evening star., 1909-05-23
LINCOLN CABIN LOCKED UP.
Saved From Souvenir Hunters and
Elements.

LOUISVILLE. KY. May 22.-The Lin
eoin cabin, birthplace of the war Presi-
aent. which was to have remained perma-
nently on the memorial farm in Hodgen-
vile. has been brought to Louisville and
locked up.
1t was the center of attention February
u, the Lincoln centenary, when President
Roosevelt made the chief Grafton. The
plan was to keep it there.
While the building of the memorial
temple. which President Taft is to dedi-
cate in September. is in progress. II has
been found that the cabin is exposed not
only to the elements. but to souvenir
hunters.
Evening star., 1909-05-23
WASHINGTON A MODEL
City Planners Urge Congress
to So Make 1t.
CANNON ON THE UPLIFT
Speaker in Speech at Banquet Scores
the Homes Commission.
THE PROBLEM. OF CONGESTION
Conditions in New York and other
Cities Discussed by Delegates.
To Hold Another Convention.
CANNON ON THE UPLIFT
THE PROBLEM. OF CONGESTION
Washington the Model CITY.

Whereas the National Capital
should afford to the whole country
a model of what a city should be;
Therefore be it resolved, THAT
this conference urge upon Congress
the Importance for the adoption OF
a comprehensive city plan for the
District Of Columbia and for the
efficient administration machinery
to deal with the problems OF de-
veloping and applying that plan"
Resolution adopted by city plan
ming conference.
Evening star., 1909-05-23
RUSSIAN "YELLows" EXCITED.
Print Reports Of a Japanese ALI
ance With Austria.

ST. PETERSBURG. May 22-Reports
from abroad Of negotiations for an Aus
tro-Japanese military understanding, pro-
viding for an attack by Japan In case of
European conflict, have been seized
upon with avidity by Russian sensation
alists Several newspapers published
discussions on the Japanese armament in
Korea and the probability Of a rear at
tack. The Russian foreign Office does not
attach the slightest Importance to these
reports and says that the Russo-Japa-
nese relations are on the best possible
footing.
Evening star., 1909-05-23
WHISKY KILLS TWO BUYS.
Liquor Administered to Cure Them
Of Seasickness.

NEW YORK, May 22-Whisky admin
istered as a cure for seasickness caused
the death of two nine-year-Old boys.
steerage passengers on the kaiserin
Auguste Victoria, which arrived here
today from Hamburg. The small vic
tins became very sick during the rough
weather encountered last Thursday and
their parents gave them the liquor. hop
ing to ease their nausea. The children
rapidly grew worse. and, although the
ships surgeon was sent for, the younger
of the boys, Herman Schmidt, died on
the following day. The other, James
Kassibar, fingered until Monday, when he.
too. succumbed. Both were buried at
sea.
Evening star., 1909-05-23
MRS. TAFT IMPROVING.
Will Probably Be Fully Recovered
Before She Leaves for Summer.

Although recovery from the nervous
breakdown she suffered several days ago
will be slow and gradual. Mrs. William
II. Taft. wife of the President, it was an
nounced at the White House last night.
had spent a particularly comfortable day
and all signs to the physicians indicate
that she will fully recuperate her lost
strength before her proposed departure
for the Presidents summer home at Bev
erley, Mass.
Evening star., 1909-05-23
Mrs. Palmer's Brother Sued.

CHICAGO, May 22.-Adrian c. Honore,
brother Of Mrs. Potter Palmer. and him
self prominent as a society man. is made
defendant In suit for $4,000 damages
died here today by James II. La Pearl
La Pearl charges alienation of his wifes
0xec tons.
Evening star., 1909-05-23
LEAGUE LOSING FAVOR.
Murder Charge Against DR.. Dubro
vim Turning Russian Sentiment.

vim Turning Russian Sentiment.
ST. PETERSBURG, May 22-The radi-
Gals in the duma are preparing an inter-
pellation on the alleged connection of DR..
Dubrovin. former head of the League of
Russian People, with the murder of Prof.
M. Y. Hertzenstein, the member Of the
duma who was assassinated in August.
1905. A few days ago DR.. Dubrovin was
summoned to stand trial July 10 on
the charge of having instigated the mur-
der and President Milukoff. leader of the
constitutional delegates. has asked the
minister of justice what steps have been
taken to this end.
1t is stated that since these charges
were lodged against DIR. Dubrovin by his
former secretary the favor which the
League of Russian People enjoyed in high
circles has been withdrawn, and the pres
ent leaders may be forced to retire.
Evening star., 1909-05-23
DIR1GIBLE BALLOON RACE.
Dead Heat Over Twelve-Mile
Course From Berlin.

BERLIN, May 22.-Berlin was the scene
late today Of the first speed contest of
iirigible balloons over a course OF about
twelve miles. which resulted In a dead
heat.
The semi-rigid Gross II, commanded by
Mai. speriing. competed against the fex-
George.
The start was from the Tegel airship
practice grounds. Gross II getting away
drst. The Parseval quickly followed, and
Doth made directly across the center of
Berlin toward the turning point-three
high factory c..imneys at the edge of
remplehof field.
Evening star., 1909-05-23
Army Candidates Opposed in Brazil.

Army Candidates Opposed in Brazil.
RIO JANEIRo. May pat the reas-
sembly OF the senate today the represent
atives of q majority Of the states an
nounced as their candidates Marshal
Hermes Fonseca, minister of war. for the
presidency, and Wenceslau Braz for the
vice presidency of the republic.
Several states. notably Sac Paulo and
Bahia, opposed to the candidature of the
military. abstained from taking part in
the proceedings. reserving the right to
present al a favorable opportunity can
didates from civil life.
Evening star., 1909-05-23
Cardinal Kopp Critically Ill.

BRESLAU, Prussia, May 22.-Cardinai
Georg Kopp. Bishop of Breslau, who is
Ill Of pneumonia, is said to be in
very serious condition tonight. He was
born at Duderstadt In 1887 and was Great
ed and proclaimed cardinal in 1893.
Evening star., 1909-05-23
CYCLONE HAS FATAL RESULT.
Two Deaths in Savannah, Ga.
Traced to the Elements.

31uCe0 co C3c 1S1O11cuCS.
SAVANNAH. Ga. May 22.-Two deaths
occurred here today as q result Of the re-
cent cyclone, which. after sweeping over
the southern states, left Georgia at this
place.
]. w. Traylor. who was injured inter-
nally and had both legs broken when the
Henderson hull factory was mashed, died
this morning. Joseph NJ. Hanley, a city
fireman, who was called out to rescue the
injured during the cyclone, was drenched
by the rain and his resulting illness re-
suited in his death today.
Evening star., 1909-05-23
Did Not Give Money.
Kansas City Traction Man Suicide

Kansas City Traction Man Suicide.
MUSCOGEE, Okla, May 22.-J. w. Car
ter, aged fifty years. former superintend-
ent of the Metropolitan street railway
system OF Kansas City. and previously a
resident of Chicago, committed suicide at
Council Hill, Okla, last night by shoot
ing himself In the head. He left a note
giving as reasons for his suicide financial
troubles and approaching blindness.
Evening star., 1909-05-23
ATLANTIC CITY STORM SWEPT
Widest NORTHEAST GALE IN
YEARS DOES MUCH DAMAGE.
Wind Still Raging-Great Steel Pier
Damaged-No Fatalities Re-
ported as Yet.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
ATLANTIC CITY. N. j.. May o2-The
widest storm in years, driven ahead of
a northeast gale, swept the coast last
night and today. Floods driven up by the
off-shore wind whirled breakers twenty
feet high over the docks of the big ocean
piers and up under the Boardwalk. while
flying spray drove venturesome visitors.
intent on seeing the storm at close range.
back to the shelter of hotel porches and
other havens. A big section in the center
Of the steel pier, one of the finest concrete
and steel ocean structures on the coast.
went down under the pounding of the
breakers, and scores of small craft along
the inlet have been swept aground on the
meadows.
The wind is still raging at a forty-mile-
an-hour gait, and every precaution is be-
ing taken to prevent damage when the
tide reaches Its full height about mid
night tonight.
Risk Lives Saving Property.
No fatalities have been reported as yet,
although hundreds Of fishermen and
sailors risked their lives in efforts to
save their craft from destruction during
the night and morning
Other beach piers withstood the storm
in fine shape. although several feet OF
water rolled over their sea ends during
the highest flood this morning. The main
damage so far reported IS in the inlet Sec
ton, where the breakers are still pound
ing over pavilions. knocking out pillar
supports and threatening to collapse some
Of the more exposed structures. The
oyster sloop Sallie, which found harbor
just before the storm, dragged her anchors
during the day and Is stuck fast on the
meadows, where she may be total loss.
The high wind tore out electric wires
all over the city during the night, leaving
portions of the resort in darkness and
creating small panics in some of the no.
tells.
Evening star., 1909-05-23
LUNCHEON TO URIU.
Guest of Consul General Nagai,
While Ladies Entertain Wife.

Wn1le LaQleS EnCerIdln vile.
SAN FRANCISCO. May 22.-Admiral
Sotokichi Uriu and his wife were the
guests Of honor at two luncheons given
at the Fairmont and st. Francis hotels
today.
Consul General Nagai was host at the
affair in honor of the admiral. Mrs.
Nagai, assisted by ladies of the Century
Club and the Japanese Ladies' Society,
entertained the Baroness Uriu.
Among these who attended the consul
generals luncheon were Chief Justice
Beatty and Justice Melvin of the supreme
court, Judges Morrow and Gilbert of the
federal court, Rear Admiral Miller, Lieut.
Col. H. c. Haines of Washington. editors
of the leading San Francisco dailies and
officers of all the larger commercial or
ganizations.
Open House on Japanese Ships.
VANCOUVER, B. c.. May 22.-The
Japanese officers kept open house again
today on board the training ships Aso
and Soya. The vessels will leave tomor-
row evening for Tacoma.
Evening star., 1909-05-23
Girl Dragged to Death, by Horse

AUGUSTA, KY. May 22.-Eme Towns
ley, sixteen-year-old daughter Of Samuel
Townsley OF Johnsonville. Bracken coun-
ty. was today found dead on the road near
her home.
She had been riding a spirited horse
which became frightened and ran away
with her. throwing her off. dragging her
over the rough road with her foot caught
in the stirrup. breaking her neck as well
as nearly every bone In her body.
Evening star., 1909-05-23
Ofense Probably Overlooked.

The fact that Capt. Eberle, command
ant of the Yerba Buena training station
at San Francisco, who was designated to
receive the japanese Admiral Uriu and
his wife on behalf of the American army
and navy. took the distinguished visitors
from the ship in San Francisco harbor
before the arrival and without the con-
sent of the Treasury boarding officer, is
not taken seriously here.
No report on the subject, however. has
been received.
Technically, Capt. Eberle may have in
CURED fine for taking the premature
action he is reported to have taken. 1t
is doubtful, however. if the Treasury Of
ficials. under the circumstances, will take
any notice of it.
Assistant Secretary Reynolds of the
Treasury Department recently issued
orders to the collector of customs at San
Francisco. as is usual in the case of dis
tingushed foreigners visiting this coun-
try, to admit the japanese admiral. his
wife and suite without delay, and to pass
their baggage without question or ex-
animation.
This duty seems to have been performed
by Capt. Eberle, who apparently was
without authority in the premises. 1t
is probable. however, that the irregularity
will be passed over.
Evening star., 1909-05-23
Fear High-Tide Damage.

Occupants of lighthouses in Ventnor and
Longport, on the lower end Of the island.
were marooned by the flood. which drove
them to second stories, the high winds
making rescue by boat too dangerous to
attempt. Last nights flood drove water
way up the streets at the back Of the
city, and there is a general scare be-
cause of the likelihood that the high tide
tonight may undermine small houses.
Driving sheets Of rain cut off the view
Of the sea for any great distance, and
federal coast guards fear that coasting
vessels may ground on the off-shore
shoals before morning.
The storm cut down travel to the shore.
only the hardest coming through on
trains that ran over the flooded meadows
Weather officials here believe that the
storm will abate before morning.
Evening star., 1909-05-23
Deny Charge of Accepting
Money to Settle Strikes.
LABOR MEN ON THE STAND
of the Defendant at Trial
in Chicago.
ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE JURY
States Attorney Makes Assertion.
Judge Orders Bailiffs to Keep
Visitors Away From Accused.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, May 22.-Attorneys for
Martin B. Skinny Madden and his union
labor association in their trial on the
charge of accepting money to settle build
ing trades strikes today began the in
PRODUCTION of a great mass of testimony
bearing on the legitimate nature of the
strikes in question. They hope thus to
disprove the testimony to the effect that
they paid Madden or representatives vari-
Gus sums to call OF strikes. Madden and
labor leaders indicted with him, are now
expected to take the stand.
p. c. Miller of the Cyclone Blow Pipe
Company. who testified that his firm began
work in the Joseph Klicka plant month
before the strike, which was settled by
the payment of $1,000 to Madden. ac-
cording to the states testimony. was
called. The employment by Miller's con-
cern of non-union labor Is alleged by
Madden to have caused the strike.
Explain About Grievance.
Several members Of the executive board
of the sheet metal workers union told
how the grievance against the Klicka
firm was brought up in the boards meet
ings. Miller asked to be allowed, they
testified, to complete the work on the
kiicka building. but was refused.
While the union men were teSttfytng. a
stranger entered the courtroom and
whispered to Madden. smiling at the jury
as he did SO. States Attorney Wayman
thereupon told the court that he feared
an attempt was being made to influence
the jury in some way, and asked that
Madden be not allowed to receive visitors
In the courtroom. Judge McSurely
ordered the bailiffs to keep visitors away
from Madden.
James Garvin. business agent of the
Plumbers union, testified that he was
at Madden's side In Powers and Gilbert S
saloon the night Of November 18, 1908.
and that he saw Contractor George 8.
Andres talk with Madden about the
strike.
Did Not Give Money.
Garvin swore he was positive that
Andres did not give Madden any money,
as had been testified.
Daniel Isaacson, structural steel
craftsman. and W. P. McGill, a brick
layer, took the stand to attack the reputa-
ton of Andres. They admitted on cross
examination that they had conferred with
Madden and his lieutenants last night.
John Stretch, business agent for the
bricklayers' union, testified that he called
out his men on the Klicka plant be.
cause he found them bricking boilers
that had been installed by non-union
men.
Other witnesses testified to being in
the saloon at the time of the alleged pay
ment of the $1,000. but said that Madden
did not take money from Andres.
Evening star., 1909-05-23
OVER UR|U
Capt. E. w. EberIe Too Eager
With His Welcome.
BREACH OF ETIQUETTE
Ignored Collector Stratton of San
Francisco, Who Is Angry.
HE ACCUSES NAVAL OFFICER
Charges Of Violating Federal Ship
ping Laws-Treasury Official
Represented President.
BREACH OF ETIQUETTE
HE ACCUSES NAVAL OFFICER

Special Dispatch to The Star.
SAN FRANCISCO, Cal. May ON his
eagerness to follow the instructions of
the Navy Department and greet Vice Ad-
miral SotOkichi Uriu of the Japanese
navy, with all due honor to the latter'e
arrival in San Francisco, Capt. E. w.
Eberle, cOmmandant of the Yerba Buena
training station, has made himself the
center Of a furious official storm. and now
faces the prospect OF having to answer
to charges Of violating the federal ship
ping laws.
These charges will be formally filed be-
fore Collector of the Port Stratton. to-
day. by Charles A. Stephens. chief board
ing officer In the customs service, who. in
making public his complaint, not only
accuses the naval officer Of violation
Of the federal regulations. but also OF
gross breach Of etiquette.
He charged him with spiriting away the
distinguished Japanese vice admiral, with
out allowing Stephens. as representative Of
the President of the United States. an op.
portunity of meeting and officially well
coming him to this country.
Trouble Brewed in Washington.
The trouble originally arose in Wash
Admiral Uriu was to visit the United
States and take part at the commence
ment exercises at Annapolis the heads
Of the various departments began to pull
the little strings.
Every one wanted to have a represen-
tAtive Of his department on the spot ready
with the big smile of official welcome.
AS the visitor was a naval officer, the
Navy Department at Washington wrote
to Capt. Eberle, ordering him to do the
honors in its name.
AS he would come within the jurisdic-
ton of the customs department, the
OF Port Stratton advising him to play
the role of the President of his country
and say the necessary words of welcome.
TherefrOm arose the rumpus.
Stephens resented being pushed to one
side. The tempest he evoked rivaled
the distinguished foreigner from land
ing.
Charges Against Ship Captain.
Acting on instructions from Collector OF
the Port Stratton, Chief Boarding Officer
Charles Stephens preferred charges today
against Capt. W. E. Filmer of the Japa-
nese liner Nippon Maru. who is accused
Of violating a section of the passenger
act which makes it an offense punishable
by fine of 81. 600 in each case to permit
passengers to land from a foreign vessel
without the express consent of the col
lector of the port.
This permission had not been given yes
terday when Vice Admiral Uru and his
wife were allowed to land from Capt.
Filmer's vessel 1t is believed that the
charge is merely formal and will be dis
missed
Evening star., 1909-05-23

Continued ON Teath PaGe,1
Evening star., 1909-05-23
WEATHER.

Partly cloudy and somewhat
warmer Sunday. Monday fair
and warmer.