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New-York tribune., 1909-07-30
CHINA MAKING PROGRESS.
Er-MiniSter ROckhW Erpects i'd
herence to Reform Programme.

Washington July 2e-with hopeful views for
Chinas future. W ". Rockhn formerly Minister
to that country. has returned TO Washington pre-
paratory to going to St Petersburg as Ambassador
During his four years residence in Peking. which
is only portion OF the time he has spent in the
Orient Mr. Rockhn has been close observer OF
the situation IN China. and believes that she is
progressing toward reforms in governmental ad-
ministration and Is making earnest effort TO
develop her vast natural resources At the same
time he points out that reforms necessarily work
slowly because OF the varying conditions through
out the vast empire, and says it will be years be-
fore many Of the urgent problems facing China
be settled.
Prospects Of an absolute adherence the reform
pledges given by the late Emperor and Empress
Dowager. Of harmonious rsations with foreigners
and friendship for them of temporary improve
ment IN the monetary situation. of a decrease IN
the Of opium and the development OF educa-
tionals reform. and belief that American manu-
facturers should take direct interest in the
trade of this country with China. are among the
impressions gained by Mr. RockhilI.
The policy OF reform promulgated by the late
Empress Dowager and the Emperor some time
before their sudden deaths Is being carried out by
the Prince Regent" Mr.. Rockhill said. and all
Observers think agree that the present govern
nent will adhere absolutely TO the pledges given
by them. In every part Of the country the prog
ress in harmony with the programme of the gov
ernment is manifest TO the most casual observer
Considerable emphasis is laid by the former Min
on the consistently friendly attitude displayed
by the Chinese toward foreigners of all national
tiles particularly Americans During the four
years he had charge Of the American mission IT
China said Mr.. ROCkhill. only one serious outrage
on missionaries occurred. and that settled
promptly and satisfactorily by the Chinese govern
ment The people giving their earnest consider
alton TO the development of the national resources
and although great deal has not been accom-
pIfshed perhaps still theie efforts give promise OF
a constant development China, according 10 MI
Rockhu would be delighted 20 see tremendous
Increase in the volume of American trade
Mr.. Rockhu commented favorably and with evil
dent pleasure on the efforts the Chinese making
toward the education OF the masses and incidental
IL referred to the promise OF the government 10 ex-
pend the portion of the Boxer indemnity RENTED
bv the United States in the education Of Chinese
students in this country He was sure this would
establish a strong bond OF arnity between the two
nations The action of the United states In tnis
matter he said. had been commented on favoraoiy
by the entire native press and by the people Amer
leans are taking the leading part in the work OF
educational progress there. Mr.. Rockhin says
New-York tribune., 1909-07-30
SPAIN RENT BY WAR
Continued from nrst page.

report for military duty, but the rich usually
manage to be excused. II in subsequent draw
ings by lot they are unfortunate they can buy
exemption for $500 Only the poor people,
therefore, serve. Moreover, in recent years. in
order TO economize, the recruits who were sup
posed to serve three years in the army and
three years in the reserves received unlimited
leave at the end of year.
When the war broke out in Morocco, therefore,
the battalions with nominal strength Of $50
men, had only 200 to fill the gaps; and not only
we're the reserves on leave recalled but on July
&c the next years recruits were called out
Most of the reserves married and have chill
dren and the despair of their wives is pitiful
The soldiers insist that the only fair way is a
compulsory service which takes rich and poor
alike.
Besides say the men, they are sending US
like dogs to be killed in Africa 10 please the
bankers
Madrid is not an industrial centre like BARGE
Iona The workmen less perfectly organ
lied but the feeling is exceedingly bitter and
they hold Premier Maura responsible for the
present conditions. he has been repeatedly
warned that the country would not submit TO a
military adventure in Africa The Premier at
tributes the criticism TO politics.
New-York tribune., 1909-07-30
TROOPS DIS4FFECTED.
RebeIlious Spirit in Madrid-People
Flee to COuntrU.

London. July 29.-Information received through
diplomatic channels in London tends 10 accen-
tuate the gravity Of the situation IN Spain. II
is intimated that there is reason % fear that the
harrison at Madrid itself has been tampered
with by the insurgents.
Dispatches from Biarritz the Spanish
frontier state that the situation at Barcelona IS
rendered desperate by the absence OF a military
force sufficient to put down tht rebels This con
dition results from the dispatch of all available
troops to Melilia The garrlsons throughout
Catalonia have been reduced to six thousand
men. while the insurgents at Barcelona and ad-
jacent towns far exceed that number.
The government forces are also scattered by
the need Of quelling outbreaks at many detached
points The isolation Of the province. owing 20
the destruction OF railways gave the Fevolu-
tionary element and strikers forry-eight hours
to make preparations TO cut off the arrival of
reinforcements. They thus masters of the
situation.
The line from Madrid to Barcelona is scene
of desolaton. Trenches many feet vide have
been cut across the railway embankments in the
country districts. The small bridges spanning
the streets in several towns have been pulled
down.
Fierce engagements are going throughout
Barcelona. Artillery has been used against the
barricades, but the troops have made little
progress in quelling the revolt. Attempts 10 Kali
the captain general continue he places the
troops in position.
The government forces, failing 20 make head
way, have been obliged to act the defensive,
attacking only when absolutely compelled by
the menacing position OF the rebels. The law
abiding element is under orders to remain in
doors. The artillery is in position along the
avenues and central quarters.
The terror-strcken people are fleeing from the
larger towns to the open country and the small
villages, where there is less exposure to danger.
The situation is further complicated by the
spread of the general strike ordered by the labor
organizations of Barcelona two days ago. The
indications are that the strike will spread to
The provinces of Lerida, Corona and Tarragona
but definite has been received from
these points.
New-York tribune., 1909-07-30
DIDN'T STEAL DOGS.
Burglars Explained in a Note They
Weren't Worth Taking.

Bloomfield. y J.. July % (SpeciaD.-Stanlev
Yeasky. grocer OF Franklin avenue. gave away
two dogs to-day, OF which valuable bull
terrier. Yeasky was disgusted with the animals
He feared a visit from the "towpath gang and
kept the brutes in the store.
Early yesterday morning thieves cut a burglar
alarm wire leading from window in the store to
Yeasky's apartment on the second hoor- Yeasky
heard the tinkle of the bell. and. thinking IL
the telephone ringing through a mistake OF the
operator. rolled over went 70 sleep He
dreamed that the tOwpath crowd had visited his
store and had looted the place. When Yeasky
awoke at daylight he found MS dream had
true
Thieves had entered tbs store and had taken
away several hams and a quantity OF canned
goods They left note which were roughly
written these lines;
We got all we wanted. II the dogs had been
worth damn would have taken them along
too Give EN- to the dogcatchers.
New-York tribune., 1909-07-30
VARGAS BRINGS ROSY REPORT.
Friend of Reyes Hopeful of Colombia-Coun-
try Unsafe, Says American.

When the steamer Eitel Friedrich reached Quar-
antine last night General Vargas the recently ap-
pointed Colombian Minister to France. and his
family among the passengers The diplo-
mats party will make short stay in the United
States visiting Niagara Falls and other places.
before transshipping for Havre,
General Vargas was Secretary of State in the
Reyes administration. He said last night that
Pr esdent Reyes left Colombia for his health and
that he did not confscate a penny of the govern
ment's money The President. he added. had
promised him to return to Colombia and resume
his duties as chief executive.
The funds OF the government. General Vargas
continued. were deposited in the Central Bank Of
Bogota and were intact The people of Colombia
tired of and anxious for peace.
A fellow passenger of the general. Dr. Homer
A. Huntington OF Amesbury, Mass, said he left
Colombia owing to unsettled conditions, which he
said were deplorable. 1t was unsafe for foreigners
remain. he added.
New-York tribune., 1909-07-30
GIFTS TO oANADA's DEFENDERS.
Land Grants Made to Men Who Served at
Time of Fenian Raid

Halifax July 29.-In recognition of their services
at the time when Canada threatened with an
invasion by the -Fenians. the Canadian government
is about TO award to the as living members OF the
impromptu army" of this city grants OF $50 acres
of land each The grants all from the public
lands of the Canadian Northwest. II Is understood
that the majority of the grantees although most OF
them are we'll advanced in years. expect TO move
at once TO occupy and cultivate their land
band of Irish,nen under the name Of the
Fenian Brotherhood. started out from the United
States in 1866 to invade Canada. with the uiti-
mate object OF winning freedom for Ireland Al
though the five hundred armed men who came 70
the border town OF Eastport. Me. never crossed
into Canada the people of the Maritime Provinces
were greatly alarmed. British warships patrolled
the boundary waters and the militianen Of the
provinces were pressed active service to repel
the expected attack from the forces.
New-York tribune., 1909-07-30
TOWN,S CAPTURE FE4RED.
French Army Officers Think Moors
May Take WefllG.

Paris July 29.-French army officers familiar
WITH the topography OF the Riff country con-
slider that the official report Of the Spanish de-
feat hv Moors al Melilla spells disaster. and
tber would not be surprised if the next news
told Of the fall OF the city They point out that
the trfbesrnen evidently succeeded in their tao
tics which they twice tried unsuccessfully, OF
descending from Mount Guruga and cutting In
half the Spanish front, which was four miles
long. extending from the land forts at Melilla
TO the extreme left at Mount Atalayou, prom
ortory on the shore Of the Marchica lagoon
The Spanish left probably was cut of, while the
main body went fighting with desperation at
The city.
New-York tribune., 1909-07-30
rattle AT ALHUCEMAS
epzNISH HARD PRE0oHD'
,,l,,c Thousand Casualties i" 4ct'oH
on Tuesday.

90 Tho bartleship NumanCla
.asr hastily sent TO Aihuceiilas' -.
? has -, 80 are again concentrating lor a'''o1
treesiIe--- outside of this place have peeh re-
Ihe - Eve thousand men. The spanish
inlO'o' ,.to have been fighting desperately 'ie
fofoe' ., oxbausted, but are hoping thaI anu VII
reach them SOON. 100 . ebar,bles.' The
IN .,andoned their positions on the SPANS
NJ. aarl and retreated TO the olher si0e "a
e. rs. curuga- The greatest herolsiil vas
NJ b,- the officers who led the troops up 'i'0
They were the first to taI rom Inc
LIS. I.st bullets General Pintos was siam a
Aool1S-- Aooa-+ he reached the summit, and lieu
-, colonel fell while IN the ACT VI
ieHa-s qo1rd TO a dying soldier. The spanish
80 we're buried in the mining eAoa q LUIS
ling 10 Mount Guruga
,,a-,d Iulv 29-The official dispatches re
- today admit that the battle be
cei'eU ,,o-ieb +ribasmen and the Spanish forces
W., - of AIelilla on July - was heavy de-
Va. The Noors cu- eff the communications
20 20 30 s,,anish outposts. and the main force
W W. Cr.,ia-ds was driven under the walls OF
y .i.,- where desperate fighting continued
~ - snsnisb killed and wounded numbered
-. ,bree thousand. This estimate does not
'-.,de the men at the advance posts. who eVl-
-, n,-er4 cut off and abandoned TO their fate
,rsilla is fun Of wounded men
The extent OF the disaster is plainly apparent
.-oo General Marina's dispatch as given out at
.ss War Office to-day. He says;
On 1ulv . the Moors cut the railroad. sever
a.. communications with our outposts. our
tn...orfee -. sbeiled the Moors. but the advance
80 we're endangered and they had 70 be aoah-
FFad The situation At Melilla Is grave. de-
.. +be desperate bravery Of the troops. VINO
srs now fighting under the walls Of the city
Our losses in the engagement were General
vir+os q colonel. two lieutenant colonels, five
csptains. many officers and subalterns and about
-. thousand men. The wounded number At
Isast fifteen hundred. including many officers
The Hippodrome is full Of wounded soldiers
Tuo generals were mortally wounded
.fbncerpas. July 2S-An army Of six thousand
,,oo-s Is now attacking this place. the forts re-
n,vjug Alhuceulas is a small island fortress
and prison settlement belonging TO Spain on the
coast Of Morocco. five miles southeast Of Cape
Moro
New-York tribune., 1909-07-30
[ REBEL GOVERNMENT.
Barcelona Rumor Not Credited at
Madrid.

Hendaye, July 29-Reports just received here
from Madrid say II is rumored that provincial
government has been proclaimed at Barcelona
The rumor Is discredited at the capital
Advices received here from a conservative and
exceptionally we'll informed source in Madrid
depict the situation. both exterior and Interior
as being more critical than at any time since
the Cuban war. Although the Spanish govern
ment seeks to give out the impression that the
movement in Catalonia is anarchistic and
simply a protest against the war in Morocco
and the policy of Premier Maura. there are the
gravest reasons for believing that II is a gen.
eral and widespread revolutionary outbreak
which a combination of Republicans and Social
Repolutionists have been secretly and effectively
preparing for a long time.
New-York tribune., 1909-07-30
LOEB SHUTS OFF PETTY TRAFFIC.
Custom House Brokers May No Longer Sell
Steamboat Inspection Certificates.

Collector Loeb stopped yesterday the collection
Of petty sums by Custom House brokers' for copies
steamboat inspection certificates sold
craft The law requires that three Of these
tihcates be placed on board beats. and Custom
House brokers have been copying these cert!f-
Gates ana selling them for 81 each to masters.
Hereafter copies will be furnished free from the
Office Of the Collector Mr.. Loeb also announced
that twenry-three telephone lines in his Office
would be out superhu0us- This means
annual saving Of s66 on each telephone.
Mr. Clarkson. Surveyor Of the Port. announced
yesterday that James l. Mclaughlin had been ap-
pointed chief clerk Of the weighing division. and
would be employed directly under Deputy Surveyor
Parr. the chief weiEher OF the port George
E. BedelI- McLaughlin's predecessor. has been
pointed Inspector OF customs a salary OF s. y
day. instead # the $1,000 a year Of his former
posftion
New-York tribune., 1909-07-30
FORTY SEEK SHARE IN EvANsEsTATE.
Property Worth $12, ,OO0, 600 May Be Scattered
After Death of Widow

St John. N. b.. July 2s.-The fortune OF
900 which Robert D. Evans. who died in Bos-
ton a few weeks ago. amassed after leaving his
home near here when poor boy. may be scattered
after the death OF Mrs. Evans. to whom the
tate was left in trust The provision dividing the
estate among the heirs of Mr. and Mrs Evans at
the latters death has resulted In more than forty
claimants appearing Mr. Evans had no children.
Most of the relatives here first cousins of the
dead .
lord of President Taft at Beverly, Mass He was
nrominent in mining circles in the United States.
and was also of the organizers and a former
president OF the United States Rubber Company
His home in Boston.
New-York tribune., 1909-07-30
REYES NOT TO RETURN TO COLOMBIA.
Hopes to Start Business Abroad-Operation
for Locomotor Ataxia

London. July 29-General Rafael Reyes has in
formed his friends here by telegraph that he has
received ofical notification or the acceptance by
the Colombian Congress yesterday OF his resigna-
ton President Of the republic. The telegram
expresses doubt as 10 the unanimlty OF the vote
He says he has numerous adherents in both houses
but that in any he will return TO Colombia.
The general. who underwent a slight operation
for Iocomotor ataxia at Frankfort Main.
expects 10 start for Geneva tomorrow. where he
will meet several friends who now leaving
London 10 consult with the ex-Presdent relative
TO the issuance of q manifesto to the Colombian
people.
General Reyes's present plans TO remain in
Europe indefinitely His friends say he has de-
sired for some time To retire from politics and
establish commercial house in Europe. and he is
expected now 10 carry into effect a partnership
with Enrique Cortez. former Colombian Minister
at Washington and head of a Colombian
banking firm in London.
Santiago Trtana. a bitter enemy of the Reyes
government will return 10 Colombia soon, where
he expects 10 be elected to Congress,
Bogota Colombia. July pa meeting Of both
Houses will be held next Tuesday elect a Presi-
dent for one year. The candidates for the Prcsi-
President: Gonzalez Valencia. the former Vice
President. and Climaco Caderon President of the
Senate.
The House of Representatives to-day defeated
a motion made by Senior Corcha TO summon Gen
eraI Valencia TO exercise the power of Vice-P Presi-
dent
New-York tribune., 1909-07-30
ONE HUNDRED CRIT1CIsEs METZ.
Committee Talks Of "CareIessness or Inef-
iciency'' in Case Of Interborough r E. Co.

The Committee Of One Hundred IS pleased
with the manner IN which Controller Metz handled
the city's interests in dealing with the New York
City Interborough Railroad Company. The
nittee characterizes the record made BIZ the Con-
troller marked by ''carelessness tnefhciency.
and then goes into particulars. in part follows:
The Controller accepted part payment from this
company in 1897 full payment, and the Board
OF Estimate and ApportiOnnent afterward. In en-
forcing the full payment released the company
from some of its, obligations &c the city for the
OF the franchise in the year 1908 and half OF
the year 1903
The company's plea for a reduction in the COM
pensation required under the original franchise
based upon the claim that this compensation
was exorbitant and that the company had op-
Grated a loss We not prepared say thar
this action OF the Controller was not within his
authority under the charter for compromising
claims but there seems TO have been T. doubt
any time 70 the COrnpany's legal obligation to
pay the full amount
New-York tribune., 1909-07-30
LEGATION TO COSTA RIGA

Guatemala City, Guatemala July 2s'-ln comph-
ence with Article 5 of the Washington treaty.
signed last December Guatemala has appointed
legation TO Costa Rica
It is composed Manuel Paz, charge d'affaires.
and Manuel Ydaurre, secretary. This action is
exnected 10 bring about friendly relations be-
tween the two republics
New-York tribune., 1909-07-30
RECEIVER FOR A TEXAS OIL COMPANY

tBy Telegraph 20 The Tribune.l
Galveston. July 2s-The United OIL and Refining
Company of Texas said to be branch OF the
standard Oil Company, has been placed in the
toa. ~ q receiver upon application to the federal
court The company operates refinery and It's
nroperty is valued more than Sl.OooOoo. A A
clazier and James Milne OF Boston. are president
and secretary-treasurer of the company.
New-York tribune., 1909-07-30
SCHOONER GROUNDS IN HE'LL GATE.
Hauled Off Mill Rock After Being There All
Day

The big three-nast schooner Lois V. Chaples
IF Calais Captain F. L. Robinson. bound light
from New Haven to st. George. Staten Islard
spent yesterday hard and fast a jagged reef "f
Mill Rock He'll Gate. She struck shortly after 8
O'Clock a. m. The Chaples and the schooner Law
renee being towed by the D. F. Skinner. OF
New Haven. the Chaples being at the tail OF the
In endeavorng TO avoid distractions the pilot
OF the tug changed his course. This movement
sackened the hawsers. and while the schooner
Lawrence swung into deep water the Chaples
struck hard and fast and the hawser snapped ike
a shoestring At high tide last evening the Skinner
and another tug managed 10 haul her off. and she
was towed down the river. with her crew manning
the pumps.
New-York tribune., 1909-07-30
FIGHTING PHILIPPINE CATTLE PEST.

On board the President Grant. which arrived
yesterday. was Dr- Charles c. Freer OF the Scien-
tihc Bureau OF the Philippines DIT Freer has
been the Philippines for the last eight years.
and after a short stay in Greenwich. Conn. win
return to Manila He has been making a special
study of the rnder9est. which introduced into
the Philippines 1855 An enemy the disease.
he says. has been imported from Africa. and IS
doing a good deal to check the disease among the
Philippine cattle
New-York tribune., 1909-07-30
PARIS SOCIALISTS MEET.
Czar'S Viat Denounced and Spanish
RerOIt Praised.

Paris, July 29.-A big Socialist meeting vas
held tonight 10 protest against the visit of the
Emperor OF Russia II addressed by the
representatives of the Socialist revolutionary
and anarchist organizations. Gustave Herve.
the antt-mtary agitator. praised the Spanish
proletariat and the awakening masses for their
courage in launching a revolution He ex-
pressed great regret that the French proetariat
was overawed by parliamentarism.
New-York tribune., 1909-07-30
ssskERs SON DRowNs FROM YACHT

nm tsy Telegraph The Trbune.I
h.-. ainston. Del, July 29.--Word was received
Of p.osy OF the drowning in Chesapeake Bay
hs,ss--eh Way. son OF Marshall F. Way, a wealthy
was y West Chester. Penn. The victim. who
Be- :, en known 'cross-country rider. was men,
On mouse party at CentrevlIle Nd. He went
gts,r IN charge Of his hosts yacht and was
hin 's s'usis 10 the crew when the boom knocked
ward The body was not recovered.
New-York tribune., 1909-07-30
MAN DROWNED AT NEWPORT.

=, lBy Telegraph TO The Tribune.l
A.. Dorr 4 /, July 29.-Whe bathing here to-
D.. Freoholdt Wigs employed by Mrs c. c.
- OF New York. member of the Newport
colony, lost his life by drowning. wiggs
- oatning on little beach near the landing OF
- oooseberry Island Fishing Club and not far
.. Ne summer home Of Mrs. PomerOy. He was
,.s.. WIN crarnp and before assistance could
,r.s l IN nm ne had drowned. His body was recov-
New-York tribune., 1909-07-30
BATTALIoNs LEAVE ALGECIRAs.

Gibraltar. July 29.-Six battalions of Spanish
troops from the Algeciras and neighboring gar
Tisols embarked on steamers to-day and started
Tor MelIlla 10 reinforce the Spanish forces there
The morale Of the troops IS said to be excellent.
Over one hundred wounded SpaDiards were
landed here this morning and taken TO the hos
pitals
New-York tribune., 1909-07-30
France SENDS W4RSHIPS.
Cruiser and Transport to Take off
Subjects at MeliIld.

Paris July 2s--The French government has
decided TO send a cruiser and a chartered
French line steamer TO Melilla. 20 take off the
French residents in case Of danger.
New-York tribune., 1909-07-30
REYES WILL NOT RUN.
Merican Followers Refuse to accept
His Statement.

Mexico City. July 29.-General Bernardo
Reyes. over whose supposed candidacy for the
Vice Presidency several political riots have oc-
Cured. has written an open letter to his fol-
lowers declaring that he will not run on an op-
position ticket to the present administration
His followers say that they will nominate him
despite his objections. 1t is not believed here
that the open letter eliminates Reyes from the
present disturbances
New-York tribune., 1909-07-30
STUDENTS AT ODESSA ACQUITTED.

Odessa, July 2e-The trial of eight students OF
the Odessa University. which began here two days
ago in the district military court ended to-day
with the acquittal OF the scholars. The students
were members Of the Students Central Organiza-
ton in Iso4-O5. the aim OF which. according TO the
indictment. was to overthrow the government