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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-19
CHINEsE-JAPANEsE NEGOTIATIONS.
Conferences Resumed at Moukden-A New
Railway Loan Signed

Picking, Aug. ls.-Baron Ijuin. the japanese Min
lister. and LANG Tun-yen, president OF the Foreign
Board. have resumed their conferences on the Man
churian questions between the two countries which
were interrupted by the Antung- Moukden Rail
road incident One Of the questions be settled
is that Of Chinas recognition Of Japans claim 10
jurisdiction the Chien-Tao district. between
Corea and Msnchuria
Corea has complicated this matter by
ment with Japan which is tantamount to surrend-
erinE control OF the territory TO japan. This. the
General Council said. Cores had no right TO do
whereupon the question Of the Hsin-M in-Tun and
Fakomen Railroad crossing the South Msnchurian
line was substituted. The japanese originally
agreed 10 this proposal provided China allowed the
South Manchurian line enter Moukden. but they
now propose a joint station ~ Moukden a sugges
tion which China regerds equivalent to complete
japanese control Of the terminal.
The negotiations concerning the AntunE- Moukden
Railroad are being conducted az Moukden.
loan ~ 81. 10000 for construction work on fhe
Chang-Chun and Kirin Railroad has been signed
AZ Tien-Tsin. The Yokohama Specie Bank Is the
fiscal agent 90 the principals. The final survey Of
the line will now he made.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-19
MARINA ABOUT TO MOpE
Eight Thousand Men Sent to Flank
Moorish Position.

Madrid Aug 1S.-Advices from Melilla say
that the Spanish cruiser Princesa Gle Asturias
has begun an effective bombardment of Nador.
a point on the coast where the Moors are con-
centrating.
General Marina the commander OF the Span
ish forces. has sent eight thousand men by sea
down the coast to turn the position of the Fdffs
on Mount Guruga. This movement will be sup
ported by the main army which will march out
toward Nador. General Marina has forbidden
the war correspondents in Morocco To send out
dispatches during these operations.
The Spanish garrison at Sidimusa opened fire
the enemy to-day. killing and wounding
many. The Moors attacked a Spanish convoy
-dav killing one man.
Part of the press is impatient at the delay in
the advance at Melia. but many of the news
papers urge that General Marina he left in
command i'm order 10 insure success
new army balloon has been ordered sent 10
Melilla from Paris.
The government has opened negotiations for
the purchase Of twenty thousand Mauser rifles.
to be used in It's present campaign against the
Moors in Morocco.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-19
NEWFOUNDLAND CABLE DISPUTE.

sohns' n. T., Aug. ls-A dispatch was re-
80 mere to-day from Sir Edward Morris, Pre-
-. - ot Newfoundland. who is now I'm London, re-
-, ,s me public statement made by the CONNER
eaD.e Company last week. in which the com
- charged that the Morris ministry had treated
,1lfiy In repudisting the agreement made be-
~ ~ me cable company and the ministry OF Sir
- " BOND, who was succeeded by Premier Nor
"et spring. Premier Morris defends his action.
says that letter has been addressed to the
49, VI cre"e, Secretary for the Colonies. by the
80 american Telegraph Company. which OPP
- Tour cables I'm Newfoundland. protesting
snst ne Bond-Commercial company agreement.
s.. Lo"ard holds that the agreement great
~uoe 70 the Anglo-American company.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-19
ARMY AND NAVY ORDERS.
From The Tribune Bureau. !



Washington, August rs.
ORDERS ISSUED.-The following orders have
been issued:
ARMY
Captain FREDERICK W. BElNTEES. Tth Infantry. to
recruiting service. Jefferson Barracks. September
First Lieutenant WILLIAM Nj. GOODALE. LIST infantry
relieved further duty with signal corps
First Lieutenant WINFIELD HARPER. LIST Infantry.
found incapacitated; Is retired.
First Lieutenant ALLEN j. GREER captain. acting
Judge ADVOCATED from 2sth 10 9Th Infantry.
First Lieutenant JOHN r. KELLY. from eth to 26,h
Infantry
10 18th Infantry
Leaves OF absence: Captain WAIT G. JOHNSON 18th
Infantry three months: Captain WILLIAM A
tenant F. A. AWL. 9th Infantry September
First Lieutenant LUCIAN n. BOOTH. Coast Artil-
Iery month and ten days
NAVY.
caotain r A. WILMER. TO duty s commandment. navy
Portsmouth. ~. Fl. September l.
lieutenant Commander o. G. MURFIN detached the
salem duty IN connection with the North
r,autenant F. L. PINNEY detached from the Naval
lieutenant W. W. SMITH. the Salem.
Midshipman II. ID. INQUIRE, detached the Maryland;
to Albany.
Midshpman X L. HILL. detached the Albany; to
the California.
Passed Assistant Surgeon n. A. DUNN. TO naval prov
ting ground. Indian Head.
Assistant Surgeon r. r. HENRY. detached naval
magazine. Iona Island; 20 third squadron. Pacific
MOVEMENTS OF wARsHIPs.-The following
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-19
RIOT At MKEES ROCKS.
Four Thousand Strikers Surround
PInnt-One Hurt IN Dag Fight.
IBy Telegraph 10 This Tribunal


Ptttsburg Aug. 1s-Four Thousand strikers, near
vover or a gun. late tonight surrounded the works
and we're firing voleys at the board stockade
be powerless. swhile the thirtysix member, Of the
state constabulary behind the stockade were busy
quieting the terrified strike breakers
At times the Are of the outside mob returned
from the stockade but IL any OF the strikers were
injured they taken away by their friends.
The officials OF the car company refused to allow
any person to enter the works. but reported that
injured.
One shot in the right leg and several
others slightly injured by stones during a
small riot to-day in the vicinity of the car plant
The trouble occurred when fifty strikers attempted
10 prevent alleged strike breaker entering the
plant When Bard pressed the man fred three shots
into the crowd of strikers bullet taking ef-
feet in the leg OF Barney Waters. a bystand.r
Shooting and stone throwing freely fndulxsd
in until the arrival. twenty minutes later OF the
state constabulary. when the strikers were dis
persed.
A strike upon the steamer Steel Queen, used by
the company to transport new workmen across the
Ohio River further complicated conditions to-day
The river men say they not anxious to help the
company. and also object to running the boat under
the revolver fire OF the strike sympathizers
Judge James r. MacFarlane to-day postponed
until Friday his arguments upon the question as
whether arbitrators should appointed to settle
the strike question in dispute. About hundred
more imported workmen were brought here to-day
from the East and placed at work
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-19
GREEK FLAG SHOT DOWN
Btuejackets of Pozcers n gain in
Control IN Crete.

Canea, Crete, Aug. ia we'll directed shot
fired by one Of the parties OF bluejackets landed
early this morning from the international
squadron anchored in the harbor here. brought
down the flagstaff of the Canea fort and with
II the Greek flag. which has threatened to bring
about war between Turkey and Greece.
A combined landing party composed of de-
tachments from the ships of the four protecting
powers was sent ashore before sunrise to-day.
The removal of the Hellenic emblem car
ried out in a few minutes without any attempt
at interference on the part OF the islanders.
Most Of the bluejackets then returned to their
ships. but small detachments representing each
OF the four powers were left to occupy bastion
Of the fortress and prevent any attempt on the
part of the Cretans TO raise another flag.
Cretan gendarmes have been posted through
out Canea 10 maintain order.
The action of this morning means that the
protecting powers have returned to the island.
and the situation is again much as it was be-
fore July -.
On receipt of the warning from the represent
atives of the powers the government took Sc
we're measures TO prevent interference by Gre
tans with the landing party At O'clock this
morning all the houses dominating the fortress
were occupied by militia, who were instructed to
consider that n temporary state OF siege was in
existence The civil authorities found these
measures absolutely necessary TO prevent armed
civilians from endeavoring 10 Illustrate the low
ering of the Greek flag by the international
forces
The speedy withdrawal Of the greater portion
of the landing party after the flag was removed
has greatly helped TO restore calm, and IL is
hoped that no further trouble will occur
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-19
NO HOPE FOR THE WARATAH.
Steamer from New York Has Narrow Escape
in Gale Of Africa.

Melbourne. Aug. Is The British steamer Ban
nockburn. which left New York June q for New
Zealand, arrived to-day at Albany short 81 coal
She left Cape Town July "a. and July D. J.
counteTed a gale OF unprecedented violence. The
coal shipped AT Cape Town which carried on
deck shifted. and threw the steamer on her beams
end until Il was washed overheard. thereby avert
Ing the laundering Of the vessel Captain Willett
has doubt that the British steamer Waratah.
which sailed from Port Natal for London. july IS.
and since has not been reported. has gone down.
All vessels arriving in Australia report a gale
near the Cape Of Good Hope
Durham. Aug IS-Gt has been ascertained that in
the cargo ~ the missing steamer Waratah was a
heavy consignment of silver and lead alloy and zinc
tailings and wool.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-19
BIDS FOR BATTLESHIPS
LARGEST IN THE NAVY.
One WI Cost S445O 900 and the
Other S4,675, 900.


Washington. Aug. 1S-Bids were opened at the
Navy Department to-day for the two 260oo-ton bat
teships. the Arkansas and the Wyoming. which
were authorized by the last Congress.
William Cramp e. Sons. OF Philadelphia. were the
lowest bidders. They submitted two bids. one at
81 10000 and another s4,475,OO0. Not more than
one ship, however, may be built under the act or
Congress by any firm OF shipbuilders. The next
lowest bid was s4.67500O and submitted by the
New York ShipbuiIding Company of Camden. n. j..
The amounts OF the lowest two bids each few
thousand dollars more than the contract price
for the construction OF the North Dakota, OF only
10000 tons displacement
The time named for the completion OF the ships.
thrty-two months. Is the shortest record. The
shortest time named hitherto was for the North
Dakota thirty-four months Officers OF the Navy
Department say that the uniformity OF the bidding
indicates that there was keen competition and the
absence OF any combination among the shipouid-
In making the contract II Is probable that the
Navy Department will adhere the bureau de-
signs of machinery and have both ships equipped
with Parsons turbines. The bids offered number
OF combinations I'm thu way OF motive power. such
the coupling Of reciprocating engines and tu--
bines and in the OF the Fore River Company
Of the Curtis turbine and electric motor.
Bids for the vessels made under two heads.
Class I being according to the Navy Departments
plans and Glass 2 according TO the departments
plans TO hull and equipment. but with machinery
suggested by the bidder.
The speed promised generally was oIa knots under
both classes. but the New York Shipbuldins Com
pany also offered build vessel Of 2e& knots at
a. 10000 under Class and at s4s75 900 under Class
Another hid by the company was for a0i3
knot vessel at SAL 0.ooo.
There two bidders besides the Cramps and
IN. New York Shipbuilding Company. Under
Glass 1 the Newport News .Drydock and Shipbuild-
ing Company submitted a bid of s4.7ao00o. and
under Glass II submitted bids Of s4ssoooo and
s. Nloooo respectively. The Fore River Shipbuild-
ing Company OF Quincy. Mass, submitted eight
bids all under Glass 2 and ranging from n,747 100
10 sso970oo.
Steel Company and the Midvsle Steel Company
submitted Identical bids for furnishing the main
portion ~ the for the two battleshps. Their
figures were for Class s2o a ton for 11,4ss tons.
For the other classes. amounting In all 70 about
500 the bids varied. These bids regarded
reasonable. and II IL probable the contract will be
divided
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-19
TARGETS READY FOR SEA.
Wait Command of Admiral Schroeder to Join
Battleship Fleet

Norfolk. Va. Aus. M-Th- batteshp New Jer-
sev OF the Atlantic battleship fleet spent to-day
anchor in Hampton Roads adjusting her gun
sights while the fourteen other vessels Of the feet
continued their deep manCeuvres and target
range practice preliminary to record target work
with the torpedo boats Nicholson and O'Brien
actual target boats. The Nicholson and the OBrien
are ready to leave the yard and will be lowed out
as soon as word is received from Admiral Schroe-
der on the flagship Connecticut. that they are
needed
The wireless work OF the feet, with heavily
charged batteries having interfered with other
governmental wireless operations. orders
given from Washington that the feet while work.
ing between the ships alone lighter electrical
charges Those instructions went rigdly into force
to-day and a result the Norfolk Navy Yard
could hear little OF the wireless work between the
battleships
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-19

Wife of Railroad Head Seeks Di-
Uorce-Names Ne1c Yorker.

Atlanta. Aug. 1s-Chargng her husband, Major
j. Fletcher Hanson. president OF the Central of
Georgia Railroad, with cruelty and with infstua-
ton with another woman. Mrs. Cora L.. Hanson, Of
Macon, Ga, fled suit to-day for divorce. In the
Superior Court, in this city. Major Hanson. be-
sides being head OF the Central Railroad. is large
cotton mill owner. ae
Mrs Hanson declares she in such fear OF her
husband that she often slept in the bathroom. She
asks only for attorney fees and absolute divorce.
Mrs Hanson. in her bill. alleges that her husband
I'm 1907 became infatuated with Mrs Horner and
paid her devoted attention notwithstanding divorce
proceedings were pending between Mrs Horner and
her husband, and that Mr. Hanson insisted that she
receive Mrs. Homer her guest IN her home at
Macon.
Mrs. Hanson declares that she formerly associ-
ated with Mrs. Horner protect the reputation
and peace of the family. hoping the majors infatu
alton would cease When she refused to continue
to receive her he threatened leave her, she SAYS
Finally she agreed give the major il he would
support her. She said he wanted her 10 sign
statement TO the effect that their separation
due TO "irreconcilabls differences" However, she
says. this she would not do.
Mrs. Hanson is now in California. while the major
Is in the Middle West. Mrs. Horner is said to be
in New York. Mrs Hanson declares that Major
Hanson called her a liar, and that he shook his
finger In face that she had to retreat TO the
wall in lodging him.
The Mrs. Horner referred 10 is declared be
Mrs. Mitchell Horner better known Mrs. Jack
Horner. who sued her husband for divorce. Homer
retaliated with a suit for alienation against her
foster parents, DR.. and Mrs. Emerson. Of Baltt-
more
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-19
WATERWAYS COMMISSIONS PLANS.

VII Aug. B.-The members Of the American
A.. ssys Commission began their work here to-
~ ihey arrived in Berlin yesterday. Senator
A. 4. Barton. Of Ohio called at the Prus-
ministry 81 Public Works. A large steam
r,-. mas been placed at the disposal or Mr..
ana ~. hho his party. who will study the canals
p,earns adjacent 20 Berlin and the Upper Elbe-
C..ot Emory r.. johnson, Of Philadelphia;
i.rs, MCPHERSON and J. Hopkins will collect ma
x,,. bearing on the historical development OF the
r,e'syf system OF Germany
y commissioners were Joined to-day by Major
psrs = = a. retired), VINO came from
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-19
e,eeeAcs7res sEsIEee PREMIER.

London, Aug 1s.-Ths suffragettes who have been
nicketing the House OF Commons for the last six
weeks 10 get an interview with Premier Asqulth
have extended their operations 10 the Premier 5
residence In Downing street Mrs. Despard and
Mrs Saunderson this afternoon took posts outside
the house and said that sentries would be kept
there until the Premier granted audience. The
Premier however. is able 10 slip out through a
garden in the rear Of his house TO which the public
has access.
The suffragettes succeeded I'm catching Mr.. As
auth outside his residence tonight. but the Pre-
mier ignored their questions
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-19

Baltimore. Aug B-The Mrs. Horner referred to
IN the Hanson divorce suit entered in Atlanta was
Mrs T. Mitchell Horner. who before her marriage
was Miss Daisy Emerson. daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs Isaac Emerson. of this city After her divorce
from Homer she married James McVickar, of New
York where she now lives in Park avenue. Horner
entered suit against his wifes parents for aliena
ton OF her affections, but the suit was atterward
dropped Communications received In this city from
Mrs Mcvickar tonight say that there must be
some mistake in connecting her with the Hanson
case; that while she was while living In Atlanta.
a frequent visitor to the Hanson home. she was on
cordial terms with Mrs. Hanson, whereas between
her and Mr.. Hanson there existed nothing more
than good friendship.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-19
SULTAN BEHEADING PRISONERS.
European Reported Among Dead in Roghi S
Forces-Hostility to Spain.

Tansier. Aug. ia messenger who left Fee on
August 10 has arrived here and confirms the capture
Of Roghi. whose chamberlain and many Of his fol-
lowers captured In the recent encounter with the
government forces decaptated. Others were
tortured. Large numbers Of prisoners are being
taken to Fee The head of a negro general
carried into the city officers sword and it is
rumored that the head Of European among
those exposed on pixies.
The Sultan. according TO these advices warned
the Rilan delegates that he himself would complete
the chastisement Of the Spanish which the Rfians
had begun.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-19
WANTS CAPITALIZATION REDUCED.

Commissioner Bassett. of the Public Service Com
mission closed hearing yesterday on an applica-
ton for a reduction of the capital of the Long
Island Electric Railway Company from t2.l0oooo to
sao.c0 w. O. Wood. vtce-president and general
manager of the company testified that the tangible
assets of the company did not exceed 81 10000. The
Long Island Electric company absorbed some years
ago the New York & North Shore company which
lad a paper capital of s1.5oo.@o The Long Island
Electric company had originally capf-d az 100000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-19
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movements OF vessels have been reported to ths
Navy Department:
ARRIVED.
Aug 16-The st. Louis, Hilo
Aug. 1.-THE Dolphin Newport: wolverine NJ
Saginaw; the Sterling, Newport News.
SAILED.
Aug. f6-The Dolphin from Gloucester port.
Aug. 1.-THE Wolverine. from Bay City for Saginaw.
Mich.
Aug 1s-The Olympia the Chicago, Hartford and the
Tonopah. from Bar Harbor for Newport.
The Alabama placed OF commission YARD.
York
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-19
RUSSIAN DIRIGIBLE DAMAGED.

81 Petersburg Aug. 1.-the dirigible balloon
N'ssis an airship OF the La Patrie type, recently
purchased in France. was inflated to-day for the
~" Tine The envelope. however. burst through
~ netting and rose 10 the ceiling OF the balloon
'neo' where It badly torn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-19
WILLARD READY FOR CUP TRIAL

= F. Willard, who has been operating the Glenn
n eurtss aeroplsne for the Aeronautic Society at
Aheols Long Island. said yesterday that he
would be ready 10 Try for The Scientific Ameri-
cn cup tomorrow morning.
me machine would be fully repaired to-day no
~o' 90 the only thing that might interfere with
N.1lns the attempt tomorrow would be the
Weather
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-19
JAPANESE IN HAWAII CONVICTED.

Honolulu. Aug. lS.-The Jury in the case OF four
japanese strike leaders. charged with criminal con-
spracy, brought In a verdict of guilty 1915 o. m,
yesterday. The men convicted NJ. Maxine
president OF the Higher Wage Associations; M.
Soma editor of the Japanese newspaper Jill"
and Negoro and Tashaka. OF the same paper
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-19
ORDER TO STOP BOYCOTT.
Turkey Takes Steps to Prevent Agitation
Against Greece

Constantinople Aug. 1s.-The Minister of the In
terror has telegraphed the provincial authorities
recommending cessation OF the boycott by Turks
against Greeks and Greek goods. Greece has
promised reply to Turkeys last note concerning
her attitude in Crete. next Friday
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-19
SmeHichN RAILWAY IN TURKEY.

Sop,,r Aug ls.-The constsntinopie CORE
ns The Cologne Gazette" telegrsphs that
ss,,as@h syndicate which desires 10 construct
Or -. nom siyas 20 Lake Van. near the Per
esu.sD lS distance ~ 1850 miles has re-
Hs Grand Hizier 20 grant II a concession.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-19
A SHIP WRECKED OFF BREsT.
Two Bodies Washed Ashore-Several Vessels
Driven on Coast

Brest Aug. ia heavy storm broke over Brest
and the neighboring region tonight Several YES
sells went ashore, and unknown snip was
wrecked at Raz de Sein. Two bodies dashed TO a
buoy bearing the name Premier Maquinista''
have been picked up by a lheboat- fishing boat
and a yacht also were wrecked. but their crews
saved
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-19
WRIGHT MAY FLY I'M ENGLAND.

Dohoon. Aug B-"The Daily Graphic asserts
ea orsins Wright. the American aeronaut. has
sn engaged TO make demonstrations with his ma
ne IN England two months hence under the
'1fpices Of the British government.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-19
THE LUcANlA AGAIN AFIoAT.

Liverpool. Aug 1s.-The Cunard Line steamer
I.ucana. which damaged by fire Saturday
night her dock here. and sunk in order quench
the flames relocated to-day, and will be re-
moved drydock for a SURVEY which will decide
whether the steamer again will be placed In the
ranks of the first class liners of the Cunard Com
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-19
DYNAMITE IN WARSHIPS' COAL.
Three Cartridges Reported Found at Ports
month

London. Aug. ia dispatch from Portsmouth 10
THE Daily Graphic says there is much alarm
there. owing To the discovery thrice lately OF sup
posed dynamite cartridges among coal shipped
Portsmouth for the batteships The latest find of
this character during the coaling yesterday OF
the cruiser Duke of Edinburgh. The correspondent
says the mystery has not yet been explained.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-19
PRESS FREEDOM IN COLOMBIA.

Bogota Aug, ls.-The first bin passed by the new
Congress has restored the liberty OF the press.
which was restricted during the rule Of President
Reyes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-19
TURKISH GENERAL kAIseR's GUEST.

Constantinople, Aug ls.-Schefket Pacha has ac
cepted an invitation of Emperor William TO assist
I'm the approaching German army manpuvres.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-19
WIRELESS TELEPHONE TESTS.

Toulon. Aug. 1S-wireless telephone communica-
ton was carried to-day between Toulon and
Port Vendres, a distance of $50 kilometres. with
the Instruments invented by the naval lieutenants.
Jeance and Colin.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-19

St Petersburg. aug. ia dispatch from Con
stantnople sayH that the Sultan has issued AT
trade permitting the two Russian cruisers which
convoy the imperial yacht on Emperor
danelles.