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New-York tribune., 1909-01-17
BLUEJACKETS IN Paris.
Conduct of american Sailors Wins
Popular admiration.
Especial by French Cable to The Tribune I

Especial by French Cable 10 The TribUne.l
Paris, Jan. 16.-The Boulevards, such streets as
the Rue de Ia Paix and the Avenue des Champs
Elysees and the Place de la Concorde present the
unusual but welcome sight of scores of Ameri-
can bluejackets from the Minnesota Vermont.
Georgia and Nebraska who have come on fur
Tough from Villefranche and Marseilles to see
the sights of Paris. They appear happy
boys, with their bronzed faces and with their
pockets full of money Their behavior Is ad
mirable, and in their smart, scrupulOusly clean
blue uniforms, and with a courteous yet jaunty
air in the streets cafes, music halls and theatres,
they win the genuine sympathy of the Parisians.
The first monument the American bIuejaCkets
go to see is the tomb Of Napoleon. in the In
valides. Then the naval and military museum,
in the same building. attracts them. After that
they go to look at the column in the Place Ven
dome. Next they hurry up the Champs Ely
sees and gaze at the Arch of Triumph They
seem to enjoy Partisan relaxation thoroughly,
and some of them plunge boldly into the de
lights OF the bohemian attractions of Mont
martre, but wherever they go their conduct is
exemplary c. l. b.
New-York tribune., 1909-01-17
AMERICAN SINGERS ENROLLED.
Mrs. Frease-G Green Of Canton Ohio to Ap
pear at Covent Garden

London. Jan. IA special months season of
grand opera. designed to appeal more strongly to
music lovers than to society, began at COvent Car
den tonight. All the works will be sung in Eng
lish. and for this it is expected the perform
ances viii command the patronage Of the masses.
The repertory includes three cycles of the Ring Of
the Nibelung and Die Meistersinger.' with DR.
Hans Richter conducting; Madame Butterfly and
DR.. E ". Mayors opera THE Angelus'' which
won the prize as the best opera by a British
poser. 'Das Rhengold' was given successfully to-
night, Clarence Whitehill. Charles Knowles. Edith
Vans and Caroline Hatchard being prominent IN
the cast
Several Americans are enrolled for the season.
Francis MacLennan and his wife and Florence
Easton of the Berlin Opera, will sing the principal
parts in Madame Butterfly" having obtained spe
cal permission to appear in London. Mrs. Rachel
Frease Green, Of Canton, Ohio, will make her first
appearance in London in Die Walkjre" Mon
day. Another American Mrs NJ Salzmann-Ste-
vens, will appear in the opera.
The orchestra numbers $50 men from the London
Choral Society, and the chorus includes several
popular concert singers. who undertaking the
work for experience on the Covent Garden stage.
New-York tribune., 1909-01-17
VOTING BY TICKET.
Clemenceau IN FaUor of Change an
Election La1CS.
Esp.-tal bx French Gable to The Tribune

Especial by French Cable 10 The Tribune.l
Paris Jan 16.-M. Clemenceau, the French
Premier is in favor of the re-establishment or
voting by ticket and the reelection of one-thlrd
Of the Chamber of Deputies every two years.
with mandate of six years and, together with
NJ BRAND is about to prepare measures Tor
carrying this plan into effect Gabriel Chaigne
Deputy of Gironde- Bordeaux voices the opinion
of the Radical majority by stating that voting
by ticket is necessary to consolidate the repuo-
lican regime. Gambetta. he says, was so firm
believer in the necessity Of voting by ticket 10
insure the organization of the republic that
he did not hesitate to abandon power when his
favorite system was rejected by the Chamber
What was true Of Gambettas day is true also
OF to-day.
The views Of the reactionary opposition are
meanwhile set forth by Ernest Renault In lie
SoleiI" He states that If NJ. Clemenceau brings
such bill into the Chamber it will quickly be
adopter, for 1t means to every Deputy the assur-
ance of his So 900 salary for six years, and when
it becomes q law NJ. ClemenCeau will be Prime
Minister for life, for the majority will obey his
orders with lightning rapidity. c. / B.
New-York tribune., 1909-01-17
THE POE CENTENARY.
Partisan Dramatic and Literary
Circles Shoe Interest.
Especial by French Gable to The Tribune-I

Especial by French Cable to The Trihune1
Paris. Jan. 16-The centennial anniversary
of the birth of Edgar Allan Poe elicts enthusi-
astic interest in Paris in dramatic. literary and
theatrical circles. NJ Max Maurey. manager Of
the Theatre du Grand Guignol, where many of
NJ Andre de Lorde's adaptations OF Poe's works
have been produced with triumphant success. is
preparing for revival OF the American poets
works Miss Daisy Andrews, the American
manager OF the Theatre des Arts, is also paying
a tribute to Poe's memory by presenting reel
tations of his poems. notably The Raven" by
NJ De Max, the we'll known tragedian.
A consensus OF literary opinion selects the
contemporary author in France most thorough
ly imbued with the ideas of the author of
'Ligeia" NJ Andre de Lorde. who is often spoken
of as the French Edgar Allan Poe. and he has
dramatized many of Poe's most characteristic
works. thereby founding in France kind
of dramatic art known the thrill and shud-
der NJ. de Lorde declares that he is heart and
soul with those who about TO celebrate Poe's
memory in the United States. c. l. B.
New-York tribune., 1909-01-17
NO CHANGE IN CHINA.
Regent Says Yuan's Dismissal Does
Not Mean Different P0hcy.

pakng Ian 16.-William Rockhil and olr Jo-iIi
Jordan respectively the Ministers to emma Oh 'Ie
1-nited States and Britain. to-day eXPIesSeu
themselves as pleased with the reception accoroed
49,, yesterday bv Prince Ching president OF Ihe
I1oard Of Foreign Affairs whom they Visiteu Ill
connection with the dismissal from offce OF yuan
S,,fb Kai a member Of the Grand CouhcH. 1HeS
said the prince received them III tilS spirit III
- aae as representatives Of two powers friend
lv to China. He listened to the MINISTERS ~''Sp ~
f,,rv ae thev inquired, behalf of their govern
-. rbetber tha dismissal of Yuan Shh hai
cent change in The policy Of China Prince
- a1,tboritatively assured his callers that this
was not So This assurance, 1t Is UNDERSTOOD, PuS
~, 20 the internationa situation in PeklnS
tI,4 for1ovyed the dismissal of Yuan Shih kaL
q,bare has however, arisen some bitterness De
go, tho British and the japanese diplomatic
as,rtatIves on account of Japans refusal to
iir Great Britain IN her representations 10 Prince
CHING The British legations position Is that The
To,,a1,esa acted in bad faith. while the japanese
agation maintains that II agreed to concur in the
oninioD of the majority and that majority of
tho ministers we're in favor of taking no action in
this direction.
The mission under Tang Shao VI, the special
commissioner Of the Chinese government who is
row IN the United States, contrary to previous
renorts OF his recall Will be permitted to continue
on its tour of the world. but restricted sched
,,Ia This change is due 10 the Intervention of
Prince Ching who persuaded the Regent to mod
&C., bie denomination 20 recall the mission. The
Recent at first desired that Tang Shao Yis Gre
sa,+iars he turned over to Chinese ministers in
l,urone for presentation by them, but It is now
understood that Tang Shao II will spend a fort
night in each country he visits He will probably
reach Peking In April.
New-York tribune., 1909-01-17
THF TRIRUNE'S FOREIGN NEWS.
SET PEACE EXAMPLE.
AngLo-American Contention - Id
justment an Balkans Assured.
rs,.c,s, bv French Cable to The Tribune I

Especial by French Cable to The Trbunel
London Jan 16-The gradual disappearance
OF foreign complications tends to promote con-
Adence and cheapen money The Austrian set
tlenent with Turkey insures Bulgarian ao-
tustment and leaves Servia and Montenegro ue
pendent upon a European conference. Nhl'e 'ne
Eastern situation is clearing steadily, there Is
the moral force of the Anglo-Americah eA-
ample in settling vexatious disputes as sho"n
in the Root Bryce conventions. when VIII ied'e
Canada and Newfoundland without grIeVahO0
and cement the friendship Of America ana hns
land. To these triumphs of pacific statesman
shin is added the earnest effort on the part OF
America, England and Japan at the naval con-
ference to provide a code of maritime Ia" ioI
minimizing wartime risks to commerce
There is also a agreement between en-
ployers and workmen in the shipbuildlnS traces
which may not prevent strikes aIto8eUhei' 'O'
muItples the safeguards for industrial peace
l. n. F.
New-York tribune., 1909-01-17
LOADED SLEIGH STRUCK BY TRAIN.
Four Persons Dead and One Fatally Injured
as Result of Collision.

London. Ont. Jan. ia sleigh full Of persons
returning from dance at WinOna. struck by
Grand Trunk Express No. early to-day at a cross
ing just east of Grimsby station. Mr.. and Mrs. NJ
Wilson and George Teeter instantly killed
and Mrs. George Teeter so badly injured that she
died soon Afterward. Miss Lottie Teeter was badly
shaken up. and is thought to be injured internally
but the doctors think she Will recover.
Gordon Nelson taken to Hamilton Hospital
terribly injured, and is expected to recover.
The Teeters' infant child with the party and
had a remarkable escape. receiving only a few
bruises. Both horses were killed and the sleigh
was completely demolished. All of the killed and
injured lived at GTimsby.
Members of the train of No. say the en-
gineer gave the customary whistle signals when
approaching the crossing.
New-York tribune., 1909-01-17
ENFORCE CUSTOM Law.
WOmen and Children Must Pay
Duty on Their Cigarettes.
Especial by French Cable to The Tribun..1

tSpeclal by french CaoIe 10 ne 4IiOuHo.l
Paris Jan. 16.-Projects for an increased pro-
tective tariff, which booked to go before the
Chamber February %. heralded by a
more rigid application Of the French Custom
House rules than has been the case for num-
ber OF years For instance. new circular Just
issued by the French customs. prescribes that
on and after May any one bringing more than
ten cigars and twenty cigarettes into France. or
who has more than forty grammes Of tobacco
in his pouch. will have to pay duty on the ex-
cess quantity Furthermore. women and chill
dren must pay duty on every cigarette IN their
possession.
In the past the question Of duty was left 10
the discretion of the customs officers. That
method though excellent in practice. was It
appears not sufficiently rigid. c. l. B.
New-York tribune., 1909-01-17
NEW FRENCH BOOKS.
Memoirs of Prim1i ReUeaI L'te at
Court of Louis KY.
Paris. January s.


,,,. +rft,,,+ion 10 the anecdotal history
e +ho oo,,-+ of Iouis XIV comes from NM. Cal
Ay, in the shape Of Memories sur Ia Cour
by NJ J. Lenoine. who has succeeded IN recohs'I 'I'u'
ing the diary and autobiography oil hcssl'I = - -
T2aptste Primi F6iicien, Nisconti FasSo< de fa7''
Comte de Saint-Mayol. Prmi-to cut MS HaIie
short for convenience-was one of the least ho" i.
although one of the most remarkable, characters u
his time Born in Italy, he came TO FariS III e"'
youth and became by turn monk aboe' auN
1ex5ler fortune teller. French diplomatlst Pol'''
clan Drisoner Of state, governor OF a province
,;+,r ,,,,r+for and historian. He died In mellow
old age happily married. wealthy and Iaoeh WIN
honors and titles Primi was on intimate terms
with Mime. de Montespan and also win -di'e' VIC
Maintenon.
From the point of view of social habits ana Gus
toms PRINTS Memories" reveal more clearly ana
more .rutaI1v,' perhaps than sthose OF Saint-Sl-
mon the almost barbarous traits of court lie pafS
concealed beneath vanished glamour OF eIeiol9'
leisure and luxury. Primi shows that the Famous
"Afaire des Poisons'' mere vulgar olacN-
mailing scheme. PrimI high in the PERSONA
favor of the Roi Soleil at Versailles, ana ne gives
the following description of his master;
Finding myself frequently in the King chaiI-
ber in company with other courtiers, nouceo ul''
whenever the door OF the room was opened '-t0
King invariably composed a suitably royal a''''uie
end assumed an expression fitting TO the occaslOn'
always knowing how to appear as lie grahd ron @
From the same publishing house "Pere et f!lAe'
Champagne ct Ia Su-uE -a'-iN'''-S
suzanne de Port Royal" written by NJ Gallly ae
Tanrines. makes its appearance. Sister Catherine
was a daughter of the painter Philippe de ChdiH-
nafgne pronounced Champagne , she became
nun and her experiences at the Iansenlte coIltlu-
nfty of Port Royal replete with interest tlei
.,oiracuous faith cure" which rid her OF paraIy-
sis there forms the subject of the large painting
bv PbiIippe de Champagne. which may be seen TO-
dan, in the Louvre Gallery and the history VI
which is related in the present book.
In the weird and fantastic double murder taIe oy
NJ Albert Boissere Just issued by FasqueiIe ehuted
.I-r Crime etc comms. lovers of Edgar Poe-IiAs
thrills and sensations will find a happy hunting
oround The tale hangs upon the impossibiiity o.
distinguishing; the difference between twin brothers.
so closely do they resemble each other ana upon
the Identification of the body of one OF them 10
establish an assassin's guilt.
Couou brings out in very luxurious form the hrst
volume Of the French edition Of "LImperatrlce
Elisabeth" wife of Alexander OF Russia written
~, Grand Duke Nicholas Mikhailovskl, beautfu-ly
with nnety-fve plates. some or when are
in coIors and furnishing unexpected revelations
concerning the secret attitude of the court OF kus
sia toward France, Austria, Prussia ana ffsIaiu
The work IS 10 be completed in three volumes
G. l. B.
New-York tribune., 1909-01-17
INCREASED BANK RATE
FURTHER BOOSTFAVORED.
Aduance in Force Not Justified by
Weeks Reserve Sho7cing.
rspectal by French Cable to The Tribune.I


London, Jan 16.-The increased pahh ra'o -
not justified by the weekly exhibit Whlch SHOWS
a larger reserve 1t is due to belated recos-
milton Of the fact that France and other 1orelgh
countries are absorbing gold as fast as II colheS
from the Transvaal and other sources OF supply
and that England is doing nothing to enlarge
her reserves Of bullion 1t is already dlfhcult 10
enforce the higher rate, and 1t Is likely 10 pe-
come irnpracticable after the issue OF the Rus
sian loan Yet there is a strong opinion among
bankers in favor of raising rather than lowering
the rate This opinion is Influenced by seH-ln-
terest since banking has been less prohtapIe
during the prolonged period of cheap money, put
is mainly reasoned out from statistics showing
an enormous increase of gold production In the
Transvaal and EngIand's failure to retain nor
NAL share of gold imports, while America
France and Germany have been steadily enlars-
ing their own stocks. This method OF setting
the controversial question of gold reserves IS
not likely to be carried far. since the directors
of the Bank Of England cannot enforce the hlgh
rate when money is abundant. Moreover, the
Joint stock banks do not cooperate IN the move
rnent for increasing the reserves.
Conditions do not favor higher rate OF III
terest. although the Stock Exchange would Ike
to have it. since cheap money has not helped eX-
listing stocks, but has promoted new issues OF
doubtful value. l. N L
New-York tribune., 1909-01-17

The first resignation OF the present Servian Cab
met rendered January I, but King Peter de-
clined to accept it. The second resignation was
made January 8, and again refused by the
King The reason given for this act that the
Cabinet did command the confidence of parlia-
ment The King this day explained that to ac-
cept the designations of his ministers while parlia
ment was not sitting would be unconstitutional
The underlying Of these several designations
is supposed to be the failure OF NJ Milovanoyics.
the Foreign Minister, TO induce the powers to in
tervene obtain territorial compensation for
Servia TO offset the annexation Of Bosnia and
HERZEGOVINA by Austria Hungary.
New-York tribune., 1909-01-17
ARGENTINA TO BUILD wARsHIPs.

London Jan Is.-Argentina intends to build
here two battieships. which to be somewhat
stronger than those being built for Brazil
They are to be of 2o0o0 tons and will carry
dozen Finch guns. The Argentine government has
aIso asked tenders torpedo beat destroyers, the
number Of which has not yet been decided, but
ts understood TO be between eight and sixteen
The Argentine Republic IS reported to have made
q proposal 10 Brazil that each government take
one Of the two ships the Brazilian government is
building here and cancel the order for =
third attlesip thus equaiEing the naval prepara-
xions Of the two countries Brazil, il Is said. de-
ciined accept the proposal
New-York tribune., 1909-01-17
ADMIRAL RoJEsTvENSKY BURIED.
Military Honors by Imperial Direction
Emperor William Sends Wreath.

St Petersburg, Jan. 16-Ihe body OF Vlce-Ad-
,,iraI Roiestvensky, who died in this city four
5avs oqo was buried IN the Alexander Nevski
Monastery this morning, with full military honors,
in the presence OF representatives OF the imperial
family the ministers of War and Marine and
asseubIage of high officials. Wreaths from the
trn,neror and Empress placed the coffin.
Military honors were rendered by imperial drec-
t,on ON the basis OF the observance customary for
an officer still on the active list. Among the trib-
utes to the admiral was wreath sent by
Emperor William.
New-York tribune., 1909-01-17
RAsgIs IN SESSION IN WARSAW

Warsaw Russian Poland. Jan. 1.-THE All-Rus
sian Congress of Jewish Rabbis held its opening
session here to-day. A telegram was sent TO Pre-
mier Stolypin asking him to assure the Emperor
~ the loyaI sentiments of the congress. Rabbi
Biernsten delivered the opening address and
warmly thanked the central authorities for grant
ing the congress permission 10 meet. The con-
gress will discuss mainly questions OF education
New-York tribune., 1909-01-17

Hamburg Jan. 1.-THE Woerman Line. whose
steamers Maria Woerman and Henrietta Woerman
are reported to have been fired on off the Lii
berian coast. issued statement to-day, in which
It declared that there question of bonn
bardrnent" It says that the vessels We're only
detained several hours. The Woerman company
has lodged complaint with the Foreign Office.
New-York tribune., 1909-01-17
SENIOR vELoz-eoITIcoA RECALLED.

Berlin Jan 1s-Sehor Veloz- -Goitcoa. tie Ven
ezuelan Charge dAffaires here, has been recalled.
His successor DIR. Jose Gil Fortoul. who was the
representative of Venezuela at the Hague Peace
Conference, presented his credentials TO the For
eIgn Office to-day Before coming Berlin Senor
Veloz-Goiticoa was charge d'afSaires at Washing
New-York tribune., 1909-01-17
GERMAN VESSELS NOT "RoMeARDED"

Berlin, Jan. 16.-The Foreign ONCE has received
no information concerning the reported lombard
ment' of German vessel or vessels by the Ii
berian customs gunboat Lark off the Liberian
coast reported yesterday IN a dispatch from
Konakry French Guinea An investigation, how
ever has been ordered.
New-York tribune., 1909-01-17

AIarseilles Jan. 16-The battleshp Rhode Island
crept into the harbor this morning in a dense fog
and fred a salute of twenty-one guns. which was
answered gun for gun, by the shore batteries. She
nloored alongside the Georgia and the Nebraska
already in port. The New Jersey came IN at noon.
Rear Admiral Richard Wainwright commander
of the second division and the members OF his staff
paid a round of official visits this morning. The
local officials made visits the Georgia this
afternoon.
New-York tribune., 1909-01-17
RIDE IN MANY PORTS.
U. S. BattIeships in Athens, Mar
seilIeS, Nice, Malta and Valparaiso.

Athens Greece Jan. licking George of Greece
to-day visited the American battleships Missouri
and Ohio which fired the royal salute. His maj
esty inspected the ships minutely y dinner will
he given at the palace tomorrow in honor of the
Americans.
New-York tribune., 1909-01-17
PRINCE NICHOLAS OUT /?
SAID to Haze 4bdicGted Monte
negrin Throne IN Sons FGUOr.

Paris Jan 66-A special dispatch received here
from Vienna says II Is rumored that Prince Mich
olas Of Montenegro has abdicated IN favor of his
son, Prince Mirko.
New-York tribune., 1909-01-17
oRv1LLE WRIGHT IN R. COLLISION.
None Of His Party Injured-Brothers to Share
N Honors.

Pau France. Jan. 16.-Orvie Wright, the Amer
lean aeroplanist; his sister. Miss Katherine Wright
and Mrs Hart Q. Berg, wife Of the European bust
ness manager Of the Wright brothers. were in a
railroad wreck near Habas, in the Landes, to-day
None OF them sustained injury, but ten Of the pas
sengers on their train were hurt OF them seri-
ousiy.
The Wright party was the express train from
Paris which ran into an accommodation train bound
for Dax Just before entering the Habas tunnel Both
the locomotives destroyed. and all the pas
ssreers were shaken up. The journey resumed
on another train. which brought the Americans in
here this afternoon
Paris. Jan e-The Cabinet has requested Presi-
Gent Faieres 10 confer upon distinguished foreign
and French aeroplanists. including the Wright
brothers sixteen crosses and decoration Of Com
rnander Of the Legion Of Honor
New-York tribune., 1909-01-17
SERVIAN CABINET AGAIN RESIGNS.
King Considering Third Effort of Ministers
To Be Relieved.

Belgrade. Jan. 16.-The Servian Cabinet for the
third time has rendered its resignation. which King
Peter is considering.
New-York tribune., 1909-01-17
APPRECIATION OF POE
INFLUENCE IN FRANCE.
4ndre de LOrde Gables The Tribune
4popos of Centennial.

NJ Andre de Lorde, who has dramatized
many of the works Of Edgar Allan Poe and VINO
Is often spoken of as the French Poe, sent by
BILE TO The Tribune yesterday, apropos of the
forthcoming celebration in the United States of
the Poe centennial. the following appreciation
Of the American poet and short story writer;
New-York tribune., 1909-01-17

VaIetta Malta, Jan. 16-The American sailors
from the battleships Wisconsin and Kearsarge are
thoroughly enjoying their visit 10 this port AT the
gala performance at the opera last night the Amer
lean flag was unfurled actress was singing
''The Star Spangled Banner" The audience. fol-
lowing the example of the Duke OF Connaught arose
and stood until the song was ended.
New-York tribune., 1909-01-17

Nice Jan. 16.-The football match played here
to-day between eevens from the battleships Kansas
and Minnesota was won by the former to 2
The game was witnessed by several thousand per-
sons. The heavy gate receipts will go to American
charities
New-York tribune., 1909-01-17

Valnaraiso Chill Jan. 16-The first men to land
from the first division of the American Pacific
SQUADRON which arrived here yesterday. were re-
ceived with cheers from the crowds gathered to
see them. Eight hundred men are TO have shore
leave each day.
New-York tribune., 1909-01-17
ITALIAN EMBASSY AT TOXIC BURNED

Toxic Jan 16.-The building occupied by the
italian Embassy in this city has been destroyed
by fire which started at $50 o'clock tonight.