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New-York tribune., 1909-12-28
COMMENT At CAPITAL
Pinchot SAID to Eraggerate
Opposition to Conservation.
From The Tribune Bureau. 7

Washington, Dec. 2I.-The speech which
was delivered by Clifford Pinchot, chief for
ester to a few friends in the University
Club. and printed In full in the local pa
pers to-day, has occasioned considerable
comment in political and official circles.
This seems 10 be due. however, it is said
here, to the fact that cursory reading of
Mr.. PinchOts speech conveys an impression
wholly unwarranted by any categorical
statement contained therein, and possibly
wholly unintelded by him Mr Pinchot
asserts a number of facts regarding the
extravagant methods pursued in the past in
alternating the natural resources of the ma
ton. and advocates a policy of conservation,
which is in entire accord with the views
OF President Taft and the recommenda-
tions of Judge Ballinger Secretary of the
Interior.
That the chief forester expresses his
views in a manner which seems to convey
the impression that he and ex-Presideut
Roosevelt are their sole champions and
that the present administration is ininical
TO them, is, perhaps, due TO the extreme
zeal with which he advocates them rather
than to any desire to convey false inn
preston. his friends say, although Il is gem
orally commented that had ii occurred to
him 10 mention the fact that President Taft
their power 10 attain the ends he advocates
his discussion of the subject would have
been more complete and less susceptfbIs NJ
misconception. A sentence or two pointine
out the fact that In his annual reuort
Secretary Ballinger urged Congress IN
adopt the very policy which Mr. pinchot
was discussing, 1t is declared would have
served more accurately 10 enlighten bis
hearers.
1t is also commented that Mr. pincho,
seems 10 exaggerate the opposition to the
conservation policy, aud to attach To sucb
opposition as may exist an Importance nor
warranted by the facts but those who
know the chief forester best explain that
that is natural result of his great zeal
and that he is ardent an advocate thar
he cannot avoid seeing mountains whara
only molehils exist
Attention is also called to the material
and diplomatic modification which the
chief forester's views regarding the d,ties
OF an executive officer have undergone
From an ardent and uncompromsing ad-
vocate OF the proposition that full power
was vested In the executive branch Of the
government to do everything not specte
cally prohibited by the Constitution or nv
statute, Mr.. Pinchot has coma 20 he
lieve. II Is said. that 1t Is the duty OF a
public officer Ito do everything the law
will let him do for the public good a
proposition to which none can take Az
cepuon, although II 10 barely posslbls that
New-York tribune., 1909-12-28
FRANCE FOR PEACE.
Foreign Minister ReJlercs
Value of Enfentes.

Paris. Dec 21.-RepIying in the Cham
ber of Deputies to-day TO NJ. de Pres
sense. who urged a more active foreign
policy. NJ Pichon. Minister OF Foreign
Affairs, demonstrated that the situation
in Europe thanks TO the policy OF en-
tentes. was better than IL had been for
years
He said that France was forced 20 face
stern realities. not ideas. Her object
was. while strengthening her defences.
to preserve peace by ali means in her
power. He reviewed the International
crises OF the last five years. the Dogger
Bank affair the Persian and Turkish
revolutions, the situation in Crete and
other important matters which gave rtse
to anxiety. and pointed out that the re-
cent agreement with Germany with ref
erence to Morocco had removed a great
source of concern, both to France and
the whole of Europe. He referred espe-
tally TO the solution of the Balkan diff
Guilty as triumph of ententes.''
''Our policy in these affairs" said the
minister. twas consistent and logical. 1t
aimed at substituting honorable fer
bloodthirsty solutions. and the result has
gained the applause of Europe"
In conclusion he declared that the re-
public while devoting itself TO safe
guarding the general interests of the
country never lost sight of the cause OF
humanity
New-York tribune., 1909-12-28
ESTRADA FOR PEACE
Wires MGdriz He Wants to
Reach Undertaking.

Managus. Nicaragua, Dec. Z7.-President
Nadriz tonight announced that he had re-
ceived telegram from General Estrada.
in command Of the revolutionists at Blue
relds in answer TO his message Of Decem-
her % expressing a desire 10 reach some
understanding that would lead TO the re-
establishment Of peace.
General Estrada reciprocates this senti-
ment and declares his readiness 10 meet
1he proposition submitted by the President
raf way.
President Madriz who was e!ated over
this friendly statement, said: Il will i'm
nediateiy arrange a meeting OF peace
commissioners OF both sides 10 discuss
erms / am confident OF a satisfactory
utcome"
Admiral KimbaIl. in command of the
nericsn warships al CorintO arrived at
ansEl a to-day on a special train. The
'm.ral was accompanied by George I.
eitzei. secretary OF The American Lega-
n al Panama. and two naval aids The
neriean officers were in uniform, and the
lect OF Admiral Kimbalrs visit was to
sy an unofficial call On President Msdriz.
4 great crowd gathered at the station
I'M gave them a cordial greeting. after
8hich they drove 10 a hotel in the Presi-
dental carriage Several American flags
we're displayed and although there was no
demonstration considerable excitement
prevailed
President Madriz. as a private citizen,
New-York tribune., 1909-12-28
DE FONSECA'S PLATFORM
Candidate for President of Brazil Out
lines Progressive Programme.

Rio de Janeiro, Dec. 27.-At a political
dinner given in Rio de Janefro last night
Marshal Hermes de Fonseca a candidate
for the Presidency Of the republic. set forth
his programme He promised that he would
conduct the administration In accordance
with existing laws and the constitution.
He guaranteed civil, political and rell-
gious liberty. declared that justice would
be administered impartially, and said that
great care would be exercised in the choice
Of magistrates. He dwelt at length upon
the necessity OF primary educa ton and the
need of professional. agricultural and in
dustrial schools He said the natural
wealth OF the country should be developed
by every proper means, and he expressed
himself in favor of colonization. The tariff
he declared, should afford moderate protec-
tion to local industries.
Concerning finances the speaker said it
would be imprudent to make any material
changes in the present system. and lie
promised that the foreign Indebtedness
would be met promptly and in full
Brazils foreign relations De Fonseca
continued were harmonious. Internally the
situation is good. and the candidate said he
would give special attention to the question
-of the workingmen. but without neglectlng
the proper safeguarding bf capital.
De Fonseca's declarations have made a
very favorable impression on the general
public
New-York tribune., 1909-12-28
MADRIZ TO ESTRADA.
Asks Him to Disdrm for Free
Election"
fFrom The Tribune Bureau

Washington, Dec. 27.-President Madriz
OF Nicaragua has submitted unique and
humorous proposition 10 General Estrada,
according TO advices received al the Navy
Depart to-day from Rear Admiral
KimbaIl The new Executive has proposed
that Estrada and his army lay down their
arms and there be held free and fair
election"
Estrada s answer 10 this proposal has not
VcS been made. but Il is considered certain
AT the state Department that he will re-
fuse so ridiculous a solution OF the diff
Guilty and will insist on keeping his army
organized II IL pointed cut that If he
allowed his men 10 lay down their arms he
would be entirely at the mercy of Madriz
and the government troops, and that a fair
election could hardly be expected
The State Department is in receipt OF the
following cable dispatch from Bluefields,
which was addressed to the American Red
Cross by General Estrada
II is with profound appreciation that We
Nicaraguaus view the charity and Kindness
which characterize your work for human
ify The message which brought the
shocking news of the distressing condition
iu which our captiVes arrived in Bluefields
could have but reached you your d.
YOUR state Department for the issuance OF
siInplies for the subsistence of the Zelayau
sick and wounded.
Now by the fortunes of war the resources
~ the revolution are sufficient only TO pro-
vide for its troops, and the many hundred
New-York tribune., 1909-12-28

this evening returned Rear Admiral kim
balls call
Emissaries from the various parties were
cfoseted this afternoon with Admiral Kim
balL who also had long conference with
David Arelano. the representative OF the
Conservatives of Granada
Ernesio Martinez, the former Finance
Minister. whose arrest wss ordered on the
charge of misappr opriation of public funds
has made his escape to Granada joaquin
Pasos. Zelaya's son-in-lay. is now under
arrest on similar charge. while Joaquin
Nsvas. millionaire from, Leon is also In
the hands Of the authorities. He is charged
with obtaining $4,000 Of the public money
from zelaya for the surrender OF the hide
concession which was improperly granted
10 him. The arrest of other men vino have
been enriched at the expense of the country
is imminent.
The belief is general thai there will be
restitution of millions by the large number
of persons who have been permitted by the
former government to erjoy large gains
Illegally. through concessions 20 which they
were not entitled and in other ways This
may mean that the imposition of a general
tax will be avoided. The financial condition
of the present government is such that l.
has been unable to obtain credit for the
purchase Of -four to provision the army
1t is announced that Mexico has formally
accepted the responsibility for zelsya's per
sen and has agreed 10 prevent his return
to Nicarag qua. The status of the ex-Presi-
dent in Mexico practically is that of pris-
oner
The Minister General has abrogated the
agreement compelling the payment of per
cent OF the duties by means OF government
bonds. Hereafter duties W iii be payable in
cash only. This action leaves quantity OF
these bonds. which are now worthless, In
the hands OF Pasos and other favored indi-
viduals, who bought the bonds from Zelsya
st As and sold some of them to the public
a los
New-York tribune., 1909-12-28
RUSSIA SHOUS HAND.
Makes Public Indictment
Against TschmkousIsy.

St. Petersburg, Dec. T.-After Two years
confinement IN a fortress Catherine Bresh-
kOvskaya, who Is TO be placed on trial IN
February on the charge OF being a niem-
ber of the revolutionary organization, was
to-day allowed her first conference with
her counsel, NJ. Zarudny, for discussion
Of the defence.
NJ Zarudny said later that he lad found
Mime. BreshkOvskaya IT surprisingly good
health, bright and cheerful but utterly
unreconciled to the government. She de-
clined u ask for a transfer TO the pre-
liminary detention prison, and may pos
sibly refuse TO present defence.
Nicholas TSchaikOvsky. who will be tried
at the same time on similar charge. will
present a series of alibis for the specific
instances of revolutionary activity with
which he is accused and denial of MEM
bership in the social revolutionary Organi-
zatIon, although sympathizing with its
aims
The joint Indictment found against
Tschaikovsky and Nine. Breshkovskaya
and served on them on December % is
document OF fifty-eight pages. 1t describes
the careers of the two defendants up TO
1906 charging membership in the central
revolutionary committee and citing articles
showing that they advocated terrorism
A series of depositions of witnesses, most
ly renegade revolutionists. is also sub
mitted. They have TO do with the alleged
presence of the accused as delegates to
the conferences of the central revolution
ary committee in Finland st. Petersburg
and the provinces. in which plans for
armed uprisings were discussed.
Tschaikovsky is quoted as making
speeches in favor of the crime OF regicide
and Nine Breshkovskaya as avowing par
ticipation in the preparations for the as
sassination of Won Pehve. Grand Duke
Sergius and Constantine Pobiedonostseff
procurator general OF the Holy Synod Both
1t is alleged, were members of the Peas
ants Union and melted agrarian disorders
in various parts of Russia.
The indictment separately charges
Tschaikovsky with visiting the United
States in Iso6-'07 to arrange for the ship-
ment OF arms TO Russia and 10 collect
funds Ii cites the revolutionst organ in
substantiation of this. II has developed
that Tschaikovsky had in his possession an
American passport under the name OF John
Smith and cards bearing the name Pro
fessor Smith. Boston, when arrested
New-York tribune., 1909-12-28
ATTACKS GOV. FRE4R.
Hazcanan Delegate to Con-
gress Charges Bad Faith.

Honolulu, Dec. 17.-Delegate KaIani-
anaole. who recently announced himself a
candidate for reelection TO Congress. has
caused excitement throughout the territory
by a vigorous attack on Governor Frear.
charging him with not acting in good faith
with regard to the proposed homesteading
OF public lands.
Governor Frear had just left for Wash
ington to urge before Congress a new land
bill which had been prepared with kalani-
anaole's assistance. and unanimously in
dorsed by the Legislature OF Hawaii in
special session. KalanianaOle said the ad-
ministration of the public lands in Hawaii
had not been for the benefit of the people
THE sugar plantations can get anything
they want from Frear." he said, but the
people do not get any chance Governor
Frear lied TO the people, and he lied to me
and made me lie to the people in my
promises"
After a conference with Acting Governor
E. A Mott-Snlitb Kalanlanaole withdrew
the statements. but returned to the attack
the next day in q written public statement
"A revolution is going on in the minds
OF the Hawaiian people on this question Of
public lands he said. And we must do
something to get the land out among the
people
New-York tribune., 1909-12-28

forced upon us by the surrender OF Ze-
laya's entire army at Recreo would have
placed us in critical position had il not
been FOR your noble action.
Although this army sent by presi-
dent whose representatives exercised dipln-
mauc functions before ali governments, il
hau no hospital or cofnmisSarY corps at
tached, troops being left 10 shift for them
selves.
Although we endeavored to treat its cap
tives with all possible consideration, il
would have been helpless to provide for
the surrendered Zelayans. Nicaraguans
are appreciative, and Will not forget yonr
promat relief, and the fervent prayers OF
its people in thanks for your bounty were
offered on Christmas Day in our churches
Representing the revolution and persona ily
| communicate eternal gratitude.
The departure OF Zelaya from Nicaragua
is not regarded in official circles here as at
all conclusive that he will escape punish
ment for his acts in that country The
United States government has never taken
any steps whatever for the apprehension
OF Zelaya or to prevent his leaving the
country. It preferred to proceed with de-
libf alton, knowing that should his pres
ence IN Nicaragua be required at any time
TO answer for misdeeds mis- person could
be secured with little no difficulty.
A telegram received at the State De-
partment says that a son of an American
citizen living in Granada recently was
beaten and arrested there. presumably un-
der orders of the new officials installed by
Madriz. These officials came from Leon.
and there is reason TO believe that they
acted under the authority of the Madriz
government. The boy was not registered
as an American at the United States Con-
sulate. but this fact will not prevent the
consulate officials from taking cosnizance
OF the matter. The State Department, as
yet. has issued no orders with respect to it.
The telegram also states that troops
from Leon are being sent eastward. pre-
sumably to intercept Estrada in his march
on Managua
New-York tribune., 1909-12-28
NO SALE OF MoFFAT ROAD.
Denial That Rock Island Has ACQUIRED
Control Of D.. N. w. P.RR

Denver. Dec I'D r. MofTat. president
OF the Denver. Northwestern & Pacific
Railroad. known as the 'Mofrat Road" de-
MED to-day story published in Denver
paper that the Rock Island system had ac-
quired control OF the Morat read
The report was based on an assertion
that the stock OF the James Peak tunnel
project had been withdrawn. This was a
sS'O0o.0oo corporation. the object OF
which was TO drive a bore through James
Peak. thus reducing materially the heavy
grades on the east end of the Mofrat road
There's not a word OF truth in IT," said
Mr.. Mofat The Moffat road is not so,d
There never was but s2.500 worth OF stock
OF the James Peak tunnel project issued
and that Is in the safe OF the Mofyat Road
It's going TO stay there. No one from the
Rock Island system. has seen me about the
possible sale Of the road. and do NOT sx-
pect any one TO see me-"
New-York tribune., 1909-12-28
SECOND COOK REPORT.
Copenhagen Nay DenOunce
Tale as Fabricated.

Copenhagen. Dec. 2i.-The special
committee OF Copenhagen University
which investigated DR.. Frederick A.
Cooks polar records is now considering
whether or not ii will publish second
report, giving further details of its
work. II the committee should decide to
do so it will issue the report about the
middle of January.
A member of the committee said to-
day that some of the details of Cooks
narrative of his expedition were fabri-
Gated and his papers showed that he
lad used ealcula tons furnished by Cap
tain Loose The second report. he add
ed. would present evidence TO that effect
New-York tribune., 1909-12-28
CALL WOMAN BURGLAR.
Accused of Robbing Postofice in Penn
sylvania-Man Also Arrested.

Ri1ghamtOu, y. Y. Dec. q. United
States officials and the Pennsylvania con-
stabulary combined in aTresting Walter
WiImOt and Mrs. Ella Miner. both OF
Great Bend. Penn, who were arraigned
to-day and pleaded not guilty to the charge
of breaking into the Great Bend postOffice
last Tuesday night and taking about $500
in money and postage stamps Each ac-
cuses the other Of the crime
WilmOt says that the woman dressed in
mems clothing and entered the store. As
a result of their accusations sl2e of the
stolen money was found hidden in the
side of a barn and SIG IS in the bottom of a
aowerpot in the woman's home.
1t is declared that about $50 OF the money
was spent in a pleasure trip when Wilmot
and the woman came to BinghamtOn on
Wednesday.
New-York tribune., 1909-12-28
MAN SHOT IN ARMY BUILDING
Police Say Civilian Attache of Signal
Corps Tried Suicide.

John Il. Heneh. of No. 1l3 State street
Brooklyn. who ranks as civilian assistant
electrical engineer in the United States
Signal Corps. and who has an Office in the
Army Building. No. 90 Whitehall street
attempted suicide. according 10 the police
by shooting himself in the mouth in his
Office late yesterday afternoon He is a
prisoner in Hudson Street Hospital, with
bullet In the back OF his neck
Tne report OF the revolver was heard
throughout the building and attracted
many of the military and civilian officials
one OF whom summoned Patrolmau Rawson
OF the John street station He said that
Hench. when asked why he had shot him
SELF. pointed TO slip OF paper on his desk
upon which the following message had been
written With heavy black crayon.
Have my letters and money steriIized
! nave wronsed too many. Am afraid 1
have Injured child By accident"
br. Roberts, from the Hudson street
Hospital considered the message evidence
ct = disordesed mind.
New-York tribune., 1909-12-28
RUSSIA MASSING TROOPS.
Half Million Men Said To Be Gath
cred at Lake Baikal.

Victoria, B. c., Dec. 27-Russia is gather
ing troops in Siberia according TO state
ments or travellers from North Man
churia and Siberia published In Shanghai
newspapers received by the Blue Funnel
liner Ming Chow. which arrived yesterday
from the Orient
Half million troops are said 10 be en-
camped near Lake Bailtal and fifteen sub
marines are said to have been sent TO
Fladivostok The building OF the Amoor
railroad l.Ss0 miles long. at a cost OF sr5o-
"c'"o Is beng hurried because OF repre-
sentations of Russian officers that there is
danger of second war with Japan In con
AAuchuriA,
New-York tribune., 1909-12-28
BIG SEA At FUNDY.
Northeast Gale Piles Up a Re
cord for High Tide.

Digby. y. S, Dec. 27-The big northeast
gale that set in yesterday and continued
to-day kicked up the heaviest sea in the
Fay of Fundy for years. and along the
Digby coast the tide rose more than TWEEN
ty-eight feet, height hitherto unknown by
the present generation. The wharves were
all under water for time.
AT Point Prime Light the storm was the
worst in forty years. The was carried
twenty feet over the lighthouse boats and
ladders were swept away and the keeper
was unable to reach the house to operate
the light and the fog alarm The weather
glass in Digby dropped to 2S 2-l0. which is
the lowest recorded here in a score of
years
New-York tribune., 1909-12-28
CHINA PROTESTS TO JAPAN.
Says Latter Country Is Violating the
Manchurian Telegraph Convention.

Peking Dec. T.-The Chinese govern
ment to-day formally complained TO Japan
against the violation OF the Manchurian
telegraph convention drawn up in 1908
The complaint consisted OF two counts
which purported TO show that the Japanese
were guilty of extending telegraph and
telephone lines and traffic In Manchuria
China appeals to the Japanese Foreign
once. which signed the telegraph eonyen-
tion. 10 terminate this violation OF the
agreement and 10 continue the payment OF
telegraph royalties. which the Japanese
government suspended two months ago.
New-York tribune., 1909-12-28
ALBERT TAXES HOLD.
Ne5C King of Belgium Begins
HOusecleaning.

Brussels. Dec liking Albert to-day ac-
cepted the resignation of Count Oultremont.
the Grand Marshal OF the Court This step
is regarded as the precursor of the retire
ment Of the late Kings entire encourage
The King and Queen Elizabeth will take
up their residence at Laeken Castle next
week
Baron Gofinet. private secretary of the
late King Leopold. on being examined to-
day before notary at the instance OF the
daughters of the late monarch, gave evi-
dence indicating that LeOp9ld's private
fortune was between s., coo 600 and ss.0s1 CO...
New-York tribune., 1909-12-28
LEHIGH DIVIDES s3,OOO,OOO.
Declares Special Scrip Dividend of Is
Per Cent

Philadelphia, Dec. 27.-The board of di-
rectors of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation
Company to-day declared a special scrip
dividend of Is per cent payable March l.
1910. to stockholders of record on January
81 1910
This amount, based upon the outstanding
Capitalization of the company. means a dis
tribution of So 10000 among the stockhold-
ers. and brings the capitalization up to s24-
l50 900. The stock is now selling close TO
s125 share, or about s75 above par The
company recently increased its dividend
rate from TO 10 per cent a year.
New-York tribune., 1909-12-28
ZIoNISTS IN CRITICAL MOOD
Management of the Organization Sc
verely Condemned.

Hamburg Dec. 1.-THE sessions of the
International Zionist Congress were re-
sumed to-Gav and were taken up largely
with an animated criticism of the manage
ment OF the organization. which some of the
delegates condemned severely 1t was con-
tended that no leader existed who was
capable of creating enthusiasm among the
masses.
David Wolnsohn. OF Cologne, chairman
Of the executive committee, warmly de-
fanded the officials and their work The
American delegates took no part in the dis
CussiOn.
New-York tribune., 1909-12-28
PRINCE CHUN NOT ATTACKED.
Report That China's Regent Had Been
Stabbed Without Any Foundation.

Peking. Dec. G.-The report published
abroad that Prince Chun. the regent, was
stabbed while about 10 enter the palace to-
day is without the slightest foundation IN
fact No attack OF any kind has been
made on the prince regent, and state
ment to this effect has been given out by
the palace officials.