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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-12
TARIFF WORKS WE'LL
NO KNOTTY POINTS YET.
Goods an Bond at Midnight august
3 Mast Pay Ne5o Rates.
From The Tribune Bureau. ]

Washington. Aug I.-Oficials OF the Treasury
Department surprised at the smoothness with
which the Payne tariff law is working. Although
the law has been I'm operation nearly week not a
single complaint OF a serious nature has been re-
ceived in Washington Here and there questions
have arisen TO the Interpretation OF particular
paragraphs but in nearly every the local col
lectors have been able 10 solve these questions
without calling Washington for advice.
If This record keeps up, we won't have any
need of a customs court OF appeals" the COM
ment OF a Treasury official to-day. He added that
Of course II would not keep up. and that doubt
less important test cases would soon make their
appearance before the Board Of General Appraisers
Il have doubt" he continued. that when the
time arrives for the organization of the customs
court there will be enough business on hand TO
keep the judges engaged for a considerable period.
"Of course. most OF the importations in the last
few days have been staple articles, about which
there could be little question TO the laws in
tent. II is remarkable however. that one or two
knotty problems Of construction have not arisen
It Is apparent that the language Of the Law is not
involved might have been supposed, and that
both importers and government officials have a
pretty thorough comprehension OF the intent OF
Congress"
II was explained to-day that the provision allow
ing passengers 10 import free OF duty merchandise
not exceeding in value 500 will not apply 10 To-
bacco or cigars. If tobacco and cigars up to TINS
value were allowed free entry when brought IN by
actual uassenlgers many persons would develop a
thriving business by making regular trips from
Tampa ports in Cuba.
The Treasury Department has decided tnat the
PAYNE rates must be. collected all merchandise
not Withdrawn from bonded warehouses as Of
midnight August s. The departments attention
was again called 90 this question by an importer
whose merchandise arrived within the customs
jurisdiction OF the United States shortly before the
r.rsal ~ the Dinglev law This merchandise was
shipped in bond 10 Nashville, Tenn. but did nor
reach the bonded warehouse in Nashville uh''
after the enactment Of the Payne law.
The importer suggested that the goods ought u
be taxed under the Dingley rates as they were
within the customs Jurisdiction OF this country
while that law was in force. The department tooA
the position that no exception could be maze III
cases OF this kind and that the Payne rates "ouiu
amply Just the same as II the merchandise hau
basn actually in the bonded warehouse at the time
the Dingley law was repealed by the Payne act
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-12
Mr.. soUIERs BACK FROM PANAMA
American Minister Says Conditions in Canal
Zone Are Excellent

Herbert C. Squiers. American Minister TO Panama
accompanied by Mrs. Squiers and their daughter
returned TO this country yesterday on the Prinz
Friedrich Wilhelm, that Mrs. squiers might re-
cuperate in this country from attack of tvphoid
fever. Mr. Squiers has six months leave of ab-
sence.
The way things are progressing along the Canal
Zone. said Mr. Squiers. should please all Ameri-
cans. The prediction OF Colonel Cocktails that the
canal Will be finished by 1915 seems none too opti-
nistic for There has been some trouble OF
course at the GatuIa dam. and that will be the
last section OF the canal TO be completed The
sanitation Of the zone is the finest to be found IN
tropical country. and the work of the police Is
excellent Practically no drunkenness exists there
and any American city. with general conditions az
good as exist in the would be proud of itself
Mr. Squiers expressed surprise at the action OF
Judge Rosalsky IN dismissing the case against Mrs
Helen Spencer at the motion OF the District At
torneys office. He said that he had caused her
arrest at Guayaquil and had thought he had suf-
hcient evidence. He said that Panama was work
ing with the American government TO keep eondi-
lions clean near the He said he had detec-
uVes visiting places in Panama looking for Ameri-
can women who might ha re been lured there nv
false promises.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-12
STOP HOUSEHOLD GOODS
To Restrict americans Bringing
Home Foreign Furnishings.

Washington Aug ll-American travellers abroad
who have been bringing into this country Foreign
household goods TO ill American homes under the
generous regulations OF the Treasury Department.
viii find their task dicult under orders issued
to-day by Acting Secretary Reynolds. Hereafter
,nport duties Will have 10 be paid in excess OF the
500 exemption. unless the person bringing In the
household effects has been abroad for two years or
more
Regulations heretofore in force enabled non-resi-
dents TO bring household effects into the United
States free Of duty IN quantities needed 10 furnish
their homes In this country and Of value suitable
10 their station in life providing they had actual
abode In one place abroad for year. had been
abroad two years without fixed residence. The new
order eliminates the year residence qualification
Explaining the change Aeting Secretary Reynolds
said that the privilege has been abused. Americans
travelling abroad for year would accumulate
choice effects send them 10 some address at which
they had paid years rental, end with rent re-
oept obtain free admission for their collection
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-12

ing topsaiis soon after. and he did not set them
again until daybreak when he had succeeded In
working the Elmina between the Isle OF Shoals
and Boon Island. out Of the heavy sea He was
then able fetch the finish on the starboard
tack under four lower sails
Cornelius Vanderbilt, who went on board his
steam yacht North Star Immediately upon the
arrival OF his Aurora. which ne had steered
nearly all through the race said il was the
worst weather he had ever been through with
yacht. bat that she behaved splendidly and that
nothing had carried away.
f. C Benedict. of the steam yacht ONEIDA
which arrived at 1890 this morning, reports
that the cross sea his yacht encountered when
half across from Cape Cod was about as bad
any she had ever been out in she came
through without any damage.
The steam yachts here now are the Aloha
the North Star. the Issaquena, the O-we-ra,
the Sultana, the Carmina and the Narada. 1t
is probable that if the yachts start on Friday
morning they will run direct to Bar Harbor
The distance is about one hundred miles.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-12
NEW TARIFF REACHES STANDARD OIL
Had Used Dutiable Cans for Oil Imported
Into the Philippines.

Washington Aug. 1.-THE Standard Oh Com
pany win have TO pay duty of about 10 per cent
ad valorem on oil 1t has imported into the Philip
pine Islands since the new tariff bill became effec-
tive although oil under that measure is admitted
into the United States and the Philippines free OF
duty
This imposition OF the duty results from the fact
that the oil in question. although Of the growth
and product Of the United States was put up in
made from imported tin. which the Stand
ard had accepted drawback. in view of the fact
that the tins for the export trade.
Under decision, by Colonel George c. Cotton.
Collector of Customs for the Philippines the con-
tents OF such containers are subject to the same
duty was applied to the eontsiner when origi-
nally imported Had tile Standard OH Company
asked for and received The drawback on tin
used in making its can. its oil together with the
container. would have been admitted into the
Philippines free of duty.
The decision win apply . large quantities OF
canned meals. vegetables and fruits shipped TO
the Philippine Islands. as well to other products
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-12
WASHINGTON CAN'T POM
Cannot Giue Expression of O,,,;.-
on Liquor Question.

Washington. Aug. 11-Residerts :, W.,
will not be given an opportunity 10 svs s'n s''n
their ballots their sentiments regarding the =. 7
The Commissioners have deeIded "a -.
favorable report TO Congress on the bin ID. ~ 10
by Representative Lamb. Of Virginia n.'Nsa'
for vote on the excise law The bin .,,s'sa
that all men in the District OF Colurb,s syn.
authorized 10 vote at a special egecs,o, '' =. =
against the sale OF liquor The dee,sion =. s' u
Commissioners Is hard blow at the tsrr,... ~
element In Washington who have naen - -rs''as
the question for some time
Notwithstanding the recommendation n, 49,.
missioners. the temperance advocates win -
Lamb bill next winter. and at the same ,ass ~
renew their efforts 10 put through Iegisa,o, -'s
ing Washington dry" Home pressure "a, 49,
brought to bear upon Senators and Represents.
the Prohibition element throughout thu oon.,s
feels that no more important victory oouI. =
achieved than the closing Of all saloons !, a.
seat of government
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-12
TARIFF RECEIPTS GROWING.
Nearly Quarter of a Million Excess in Customs
Revenue Over August IL, 1908

Washington Aug. u.-Receipts from customs to-
day aggregated 24l 5s against 81 03s 700 for the
corresponding day last year. The is at
tributed largely 10 the large imports Of certain
articles on which rates were decreased by the new
tariff law.
Importers had opportunity 10 learn the character
Of articles which rates were likely 20 be reduced
and stocks Of those goods had been allowed to run
low. Purchases and shipments were timed in order
To reach the United States after the law be-
operative. Business shrewdness dictated de-
lay. just 1t was responsible for the heavy i'm
portations just before the old law lapsed of ar
ticles which the new law advanced ra.es.
The receipts to-day from New York were 1920 O4s;
Boston as705 Philadelphia, sss,34l; San Francisco,
s22Os; Chicago, *l557; Baltimore. tl2sS3; 81, Louis
$.722, and other imports about $4,000.
No figures are given for New Orleans. Satur-
days receipts were received yesterday. and there
has not been time to receive the report Monday
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-12
A STORY OF THE GILLETTE TRAGgny
How Governor Hughes Was Told Of tss "A,
demned Mans Confession.
lBy Telegraph TO The Tribune. !

Auburn. ~. Y, Aug. IA letter received s.
to-day from Seattle from B. ~ Wilcox. OF .ubg,,
n. Y. commissioner TO the exposition. yves N.
following story told by Governor Hughes .u.,,
the Gillette murder case. at luncheon given Nv
Mr.. Wilcox to Governors Hughes. Hay and Jos..
son:
After the conviction and sentence OF GlTs,, +,
woman. his mother. called at my Office one isy
She had the mind OF man. well balanced ~
searching mind. and when she came 10 ne ssyfrr
that she wanted me 20 forget that she vas n
mother and simply 70 hear her present The ssc,,
IN the case, from which she would convince me- u
should not die. I gave her the two hours she ssks
OF me. She asked me 20 go over her own sts,a
ment and over the court records. and I'D sueu
all OF that evening and that OF the next day rYus
a careful examination OF all the MANUSCRIPT sut
mitted TO me. including the appeal to the Cour
Appeals. My conclusions were that believed 5-
lette guilty. and refused 70 stay the execEton
But the thought OF that mother and the sf-
she had made to save her son impressed ne "a
the day approached for the execution Of Grss
the matter preyed on mind and disturb "
sleep and my work. The night before G&ssi
execution i called up the warden OF Auburn Tian
where the condemned man was confined
/ will never forget the sensation as lrs n
tive. The warden told me that Gillette had nss
a confession that afternoon
That night 1 went 20 bed and slept soundy
was my first refreshing sleep for lons time
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-12

II was while rounding the first Pollocl, PHI, 1th,
snip that the most serious accident Of the dav
took place. Henry T. Soape's schooner Ialer and
cleveland H. Dodges schooner Corona We're an
preaching the lghtship close together. the T5,er
length or two in the lead There was a strong
eastgoing tide, setting all the yachts down toward
the lightship. The 1dler, having the Queen under
her lee, began luf around the lightsbip trim
ming down on the port tack There was not room
for the Corona between the Idler and the lightship
nor was she able to keep of in time 10 avoid being
swept broadside on 10 the bow Of the ship. SO
n quick lur the only alternative
This was done. but unfortunately her bowsprit
struck the nghrship's hun amidships on the star
board side breaking the spar short on: her fore
rigging swept the lightzhip's boat from the davits
smashing H. and in moment the Corona a
wreck aloft. for both topmasts snapped of, her so
was split and the big mainsail was ripped clear
across the middle. from luff 10 leach Her steam
launch which she carried on deck. also
smashed.
While the Corona was shaping her. course back 10
the Vineyard the Oneida alongside. and her
owner asked Mr.. Drdge Il he. could render any
sistsnce or any one was hurt The answer
mo" 10 both questions
The Queen and the Elmna had a close race an
the way UP the Nauset Reach and on 10y Cape
Cod. At sunset from the de X OF the Oneida which
about fifteen miles from Highland Light head
ing NORTH the Ngilant and the Queen bore east
by north. The Elfnina bore east, the Istalena or
the Aurora southeast and the Intrepid southeast
by south, half south. distant about three miles
All were on the port tack. No other vessels were
seen until dawn shen TIE Vigiant was made out
on the starboard tack heading for the Isles OF
Shoals under reefed mainsail. jib and jigger. The
Aurora was seen from the oneida the same
tack under Who'll. mainsai and .ib The wind at
6 a. m. was blowing from forty 10 fifty miles an
hour and there was heavy sea Al the
Enina was sighted carrying an sail off Cape Ned
dick With ex-Commodore T. c. Benedict on
board the Oneida We're his daughter. Mrs Ramsay
TprnbuIl; Miss Turnbuli ana three other young
girls who proved good sailors. despite the bad
weather.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-12
LESS WORK ON THE CANAL.
Decrease in July 1909, as Compared with Cor.
responding Month Last Year

Washington. Aug 1.-THE Isthmian Canal Com
mission has been advised by cable that the excava-
ton on the canal for July ASA 26O cubic Yards
place measurement. against 1885 1913 cubic wards In
the previous month ana 3l5s.35 cubic Yards in
July. 1908 This is decrease O9O cubic yards
over the corresponding month last year
The rainfall for July 1896 inches against
ll.s9 Inches In June The average daily output in
July lOs s5e cubic yards against III az cuh,c
yards In June and l21.ssS in July 1908 The amount
or concrete last month was si5s cubic wards
against 1906 cubic yards in the previous month.
and 5'siOl cubic yards 81 fiji were placed in dams
IN July, against AZ. 924 cubic yards In June
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-12
FIFTY YEARS CONCESSION TO sAl

Washington. Aug. 1.-THE American ,n'.ss I-nisi
N,csragus which has been chartered N mo -, b,
states. has received afty-year eoneess,v I'D.
establishment of bank I'm Manasus, -" "ountry.
Nicaragua and in other cities OF una. - trausa
The Nicaraguan government asres oosrstious
all Of It's commercial and 0ai'A'
Through the hank
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-12
THE SALEM SHOWS GREAT SPEED.

Rockand, Me. Aug. IA general Improvement
in the action Of the scout cruiser Salems machinery
any previous tests shown In the re-trials
for Standardization of her propellers to-day Over
the Rockland mile course of Owls Head the Salem,
put through runs o, speed varying from ten
knots TO top speed At the conclusion Of the tests
a statement given out saying
The Salem standardized successfilllv Sha
developed two thousand more horsepower than or
her builders trials. All machinery worked with
unparalleled perfection. Best mile 26Se Aver
mile $3.50. Officers and men OF the Saisr,
anxious for the Chester TO get into CONDITION.
for the twenty four-hour competitive test and
await that with anxious confidence
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-12
NOT BLOW TO POSTAL BANK PLAN
REPRESENTATIVE Weeks Says he VII u0nS''
Subject with Open Mind.

[By Telegraph % TIC 4IIO1''El -, M
BOSTON. Aug 1f-Referring TO runor ~s.
snno,ntrn.nt as chairman OF the House CohN's -
ON Postortces and Post Roads was blow sn' q.
speaker Cannon at the postal savings O"AN i.
Congressman Weeks this afternoon mads "'
lowing statement: -.
-. nsrs- had snv conversation ~. X.
SnsaLer or any one else about my vis s r,srta
postal savings bank policy or any ouas Com
which Is likely TO come before tle Iyss ebairnnaa
rnitte~ ~ which I have been appointevs 80 sscu-i
but this MISREPRESENTATION OF the IaT's sSt 10 az
such wide circulation that think V'7 7bs prOps
tims absoLitely without prejudice, ous ,.i ssyns
in favor OF the establishment OF . po Us sayrT
bank system or OF considerins pJ ssson nssa
its report.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-12
PAYS CITY $500 TO MAKE $4,000
Hundred Turn Limelight on Bathing Bsxa
Privilege Held by Murphy's Friend

The Committee OF one Hundred turned the Inc
light yesterday on the profitable lease he'd y
"Phil' Donohue. treasurer Of Tammany Hal ini
confidential man for Charles 2. Murphy o. n'
bathing beach privilege az l5Sth street and 10
North River. The charge was made that Nv
maintenance OF the bathhouse there preven'sa ne
construction OF piers needed by business la''''s
at that place
The statement says that Donohus pays ~
year for the beach. and that his pron's 1s 81 J.
mated at $4,000 a year. There IS indiea"n :
proper haste In the completion OF other cry go
says the Hundreds statement. but nothing -. -
done to disturb the tranquility OF Fhh pO-'. =.
and check the steady flow OF reVehus HUN
bathing beach privilege. s,,.
Phil Donohue IS member OF mares - :.
phys Anawanda club. and DOCK O0H'''
spooner Is a near neighbor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-12
ALLEGED sMueeLsa HsLotN aAu

Aaron Gutenberg short and stocky wearing a
great black beard. before COMMISSIONS Shields
Yesterday charge OF smuggling Mr. c;ruen-
berg came from Belgium on the steamship I.apland
ana was held Up as he about to land with
twelve rings, four pocketbOoks. eight packages Of
gol IS and twelve strings OF which he had not
declared aud which were concealed in various mari :
~ MS clothing lie told the commissioner thai The
seized articles were presents for his children 10
Mas held IN ;2.vsO bail for the grand jury
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-12
SPAIN MAY SEEK AMERICAS CUP.
Doubtful Rumor That King Alfonso Will
Send Yacht. Here

London. Aug. u--Reports are current in yachting
circles here shat King Alfonso OF Spain is a pos
sible challenger for the Americas cup This ruinor
apparently Is based The fact that the King dur
ing the construction cfi his Yacht Hispana, which
Mas built On Spain from designs By Fife lie Eng
iish designer, showed curiosity regarding the con-
dltions goYernhg Tire contests for this fronhY.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-12
CENTRAL PAYS EARNINGS tax.

Albany. Aug u.-Srste CONTROLLER Gaus received
TO-DAY slfss7s from ne INV York Central & Hdd-
son River RaIr0sd R-onhanv tho amount OF It's
TAX on gross earninss Tor the fiscal year ended
june - lasi. The state tax a. FIVE mills on each
81 and TINS bass az compilation the total gross
earnings were s2s,s95.6pg
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-12
NO POLITICS DISCUSSED.

President Taft could not be drawn into any dis
cussion that savored OF politics to-day and has
announced that all such subjects are barred dur
ing vacation time. The President would not even
admit that he had seen any .1nsurgent" threats I'm
the papers and this included the Cummins boom.
for the Presidency In 1912 Mr.. Taft Is "out 81
school for five weeks. and he Is playing at play
with all of his might.
Late this afternoon the President Mrs Taft and
Captain Butt took a three-me automobile ride to
Topsheld. Ipswich and The President Is
delighted with the fine roads Of the North Shore
country and thoroughly enjoys the afternoon spins
with his wife. Neither the President nor Mrs
Taft is nervous. and their chauffeur usually keeps
his pace pretty well up 20 the speed limits of the
various places traversed. The weather was so cool
this afternoon that the President was muffied up
in overcoat- He also a golf cap
Secretary Carpenter had extended conference
to-day with representatives OF the New York Gen.
trail Railroad who making the detailed arrange
ments for the Presidents trip through the West
and South. AS the President starts from Boston
for Chicago over the New York Central that road
has undertaken the task OF completing the book
ings. schedules etc. for the entire two nonths'
changes have been made In the times OF arrival and
departure from various places Ii has been found
that the President can remain I'm Los Angeles two
nights instead OF one. and be able TO reach the
Grand Canon I'm time 10 spend entire day there
The President therefore will spend October IL and
u in Los Angeles. leaving that city over the Santa
Re Railroad the morning OF October l3 Mr. Taft
will visit his sister Los Angeles which accounts
for the longer stop he will make there than al so,na
other Coast cities.
The detail OF the Presidents trip down. the Mis-
sissppi from st. Louis. beginning October &C. were
announced. Several additional stops have been
added TO the itinerary. and instead of arriving at
New Orleans October 30 as announced from
Washington. the President will make several adj
dresses from the decks OF the steamboat on the wav
down the river
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-12

Boston. Aug. Ill. NJ. Everett. a young bust
ness man. OF No SO State street. said tonight
that he had instituted proceedings against Dom
aid l.. Persch. New York note broker He in
timated that developments might be expected In
a day or two.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-05-19
City Funds Are Missing.

W1LL1sToN, N. D., May 12.-Will
T. Poe, former city auditor, was ar
rested this morning charged with the
embezzlement of s4,29S of the city's
funds during his two years. term. he
gave bonds for 81. 900 signed by for
mer Mayor Wegley and Seneca Brow
nell, former councilman.
The arrest follows an examin alton by
the state board examiner of city books
recovered after hundreds OF pages had
been torn from the city records three
weeks ago and buried on Great North.
ern right.of.wsy. The books we're
defaced and plundered early on Sun.
day morning and while the council
was in session next day Howard W.
Moth, q railroad clerk, disco vered
them by means of an electric wire
which was sticking up through the
Mayor Bruegger ordered
prompt investig alton.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-05-19
A Humorous Tariff Speech.

WASHINGTON, May 15.--In the SEN
ate today, johnson of Alabama, in q
speech poked fun at the tariff bill.
He referred to the fact that teeth
are on the free list, while there is five
cents q pound duty on hams and
bacon. and about forty per cent on all
other articles of necessity. He point
ed to the various rates attempting to
show them unfair and that the bill
carries practically the Dingley
schedules, with increases.
The lowering of duties in the case
OF 8 or 10 classes of wire goods con.
tanned In the steel schedule. upon the
motion Of Senator Aldrich, in ch arge
of the tariff bill, gave great en-.
couragement to day to senators who
are advocating q revision downward.
With evident qualification Senator
Beveridge greeted these proposed
amendments by the chairman of
the finance committee by declaring,
"Good; that's making progress"