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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-22
THE TRIBUNE'S FOREIGN NEWS

sion 10 the Labor Unionlsts. who form . large
majority OF the shareholders of the societies.
Another amendment made 60 the bin care as &
result OF criticism by The Lord Chief Justice II
was originally proposed that the valuation placed
upon property by commissioners appointed for
that purpose should be nnsl but the Lord Chief
Justice pointed cut that this would be IN direct
ccntrsv.ntior the constitution. which expressly
gives the right OF appeal in all cases The gov
eminent therefore amended the bill. allowing the
right OF appeal.
Another much criticised provision OF the bin I'm
posing a unrnine6 minerals also with
drawn, and tax mining royalties and rents
was substituted. The government however. main
ained the principle Of taxation land values. and
in the campaign Throughout; the country IN which
all the Cabinet ministers are taking part, 3. at
tempting 70 Justify its policy. The Unionists
as sctive ia opposition. and the country IS occu-
pied with the discussion whether or not the
budget Will he popular. The masses seem to favor
the measure and some Unionst newspapers recog-
nizing this. are Urging the party 20 give UP the
fight and turn it's attention TO tariff reform.
The leaders are supported by a majority OF the
party. however. and insisting that the confess,
go On uhtil the bill reaches the House Of Lords
when the hope is expressed that the upper house
ignoring all presidents. viii either amend OF
throw cut the measure and thus they believe force
the government 20 appeal TO the country,
IL is doubtful whether the Lords will take the
extreme step OF interfering with taxation regarded
even IL Trey should take such action It is consid-
cred doubtful whether general election would
follow
Lewis Harcourt, First Commissioner OF Works. in
A speech yesterday. said that IL would be rash 10
assume that only one course was open TO the gov
ernmeIt II the House Of Lords. by refusing
pass the bill. plunged the country into chaos the
Cabinet, he said. could be depended on to tender
such advice 10 the Sovereign would best conduce
70 bring about the immediate future dominance OF
the viii OF the electors. In SOM. quarters this IS
taken threat 10 confer enough Liberal peerages
10 overcome the Unionist ms joTity.
There are still many clauses Of the budget to be
dealt with which the opposition promises to
continne its fight The rirst OF these has 10 do with
the license duties. which. in their present FORM are
based on one-half the value Of licensed premises,
irrespective Of the nature OF trade. The holders OF
licenses strongly object this, and In order to
meet their views the government probably viii
propose a tax 10 be levied on the amount Of
liquor sold. Other clauses deal with changes in the
death duties. the income tax. the stamp customs
and similar duties.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-22
DEFENCE OF BRITAIN.
Broad Outlines of Plans arranged
zcith Colonies
CBy French Cable to tn. Tribune.

London. Aug 21.--Apart from the TACT ina,
two bills VII. be introduced In Parliament Tor
carrying out the arrangements made AT the I'M
perial Defence Conference there IL no onicial
information, bu, IL IS evident that important
results have been accomplished. plan has
been adopted for uniform military training and
Interchange OF officers, that In an emergency
there will be q homogeneous army Tor the oe-
fence Of the empire There will be similar al
justments for the navy. with the understanding
that the war vessel, built and manned by the
colonies will be kept in Canadian, Australian
or South African waters. but in time OF war VIII
be put under the supreme command OF the Al
miralty by the action OF the various confeders-
ton governments.
Apparently IL has not been considered neces-
sary to organize en- imperial council. but the
fact has been recognized that the empire Is an
alliance OF self governing states. each OF which
insists on the privilege Of retaining control over
Its military and naval forces. Probably
fast cruisers rather than hs.teships or torpedo
craft viii be built by the colonies, and thsse
will remain mainly In the Pacific Ocean, where
they may be available for the protection OF
trade routes while the home country Will be de-
pended on for the defence OF the Atlantic
Clearly. Sir John Fishers concentration policy
has undergone a change. and tho Admiralty has
shown Its iexibility IN meeting tho wishes OF
the colonies. l. n. r.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-22
NO STRIFE WITH JAPAN.
Nsul0' Empire Recognizes the Open
Door an China.
by French Cable to The Tribune


London, Aug. 21-Mschieyous articles have
Chinese railway negotiations representing that
the American government is stirring up strife
with Japan and creating embarrassment for
England. These differences are wholly I'M
founded. Japan at the close Of the war with
Russia accepted the principle of the open door
for all competitors. and has not resented the
practical application of this policy 70 railway
construction and foreign investments. Jeal-
ousies have not been revived by the action Of
the American government. and fresh difficulties
have not been Grated for England, and the rela-
tions between America and Japan are entirely
harmonious. The power which was attempting
TO exclude American capital from the Hankow
& Sze-Chuen and other railway undertakings
not Japan, but Germany.
The 5ealousies were removed when the leading
fnanciers were brought together in London and
an understanding. based on equality of oppor-
tunity. was reached The Picking government
has acted on the lines Of the open door prin-
ciple and by the increase OF capital all financial
groups have been satisfied. 1t has not been a
counterstroke directed against Japan. but VIC
tory for the law OF accommodation and neigh
borly feeling. China is a great field for foreign
enterprise, and the resources of the empire can
the powers are dealt with on terms of equality
and the door is not closed against any COM
pettor. A dangerous rivalry has been avoided
and John Hays open door diplomacy has been
carried to a logical conclusion. /. N F.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-22
RESPITE FROM BUGDET
CABINET QUITS LONDON
liberals Continue to Gain Popular
u FcUor-The Outlook.
rBy French Obj. to IN. 1r1suns.l

london. Aug 2l.-The ministers taking
>seek ends and longer holidays q. though a con-
ositutional crisis were outside OF political caicG-
Nations. Premier Asquith ha. gone 10 the coast
Of Kent. near Dungeness. over Sunday David
1loyd-Georg and winston Churchill have
started for Rheims 10 join Sir Henry Norman in
witnessing the aerial races. snd the other min
listers are scattering Cor brief respite from
budget finance. An interval devoted 90 general
legislation is necessary. because thorough re-
vision OF the finance bin is requisite. So many
changes have been made IN the land section
chat * lie virtually new. and the licensing
clauses also exposed 20 a similar shaking up
9fe craftsmen have not been able 10 keep
abreast OF the ministers in the transformations
90 The siIl. and delay is Inevitable in reducing
q 20 definite shape.
The important question is not whether the
trish land bin and a few minor measures can be
saved from the wreckage at the session, but
whether the finance bill can be steeTed through
THE Lords. II ought 10 reach the upper house
early IN October. and If IL be true that Mr.. Bal
your has convinced Lord Lansdowne that IL viii
Se unwise 90 amend or reject II, there is not
srzely 20 be crisis IN the relations Of the
houses. This is the opinion Of political experts
uf both parties who consider that the battle
Nss been won IN the hundreds 81 meetings held
So support OF the budget throughout the king
'sionn. yet even these experts admit that there is
% chance that the Lords cannot be held back by
Responsible leaders.
The dukes END earls who have been threaten
Sng 70 dismiss their servants, Cut of their sub
scriptons 20 local charities and omigrate 20
America or the colonies may become unman-
sgeable and insist on throwing out the budget.
aewis Harcourt last night warned them In a
oefant speech. remarkable for its mordant
fumor that the grayest crisis known In poliu-
cal history for three centuries would follow the
assertion Of their claim t. control taxation.
The ministry. instead OF being divided by the
budget. is thoroughly united and greatly invigo-
,ated by the unmistakabe evidence ~ the popu-
'larify OF the measure The Liberal meetings are
large and enthusiastic while the Unionist meet
Sings are small and languid and not intreQuently
ere broken up by cheers for the Chancellor OF
,he Excheouer or the Prime Minister. and
chorus Of dissent when resolution protesting
against the budget is proposed. The effect Of
long series Of disastrous by-elections is being
l,ounteraCted and the government has been
hrsued up 10y the change OF atmospheric condi-
Mons The ministers are fun OF aggressive
energy that an appeal the country against
she Lords may occur IN January II the budget
Ne held up. What now seems more probable is
she ecquiesoence Of the upper house in Mr.. Bal
yours idea that the budget viii be helpful TO the
lDppositon if il be allowed 20 so into effect and
ls,reate new sources Of discomfort ]. n. F.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-22
MUKHBIR At T1BRIZ.
Russian Garrison Mag BE With
dr0zCn Soon.

ST. Petersburg. Aug. g.-The Forets7, Offcs Is IN
receipt Of advces from Tabriz to the effect tha ,
Mukhbir, the new Governor of Azerbaijan province
arrived ct Tabriz yesterday without escort He
VIII receive the members OF the consular body to-
morrow.
The desire OF tho Persian government that the
Russian garrison at Tabriz be recalled VIII b.. COM
piled with II Mukhbr gives proof OF his ability to
maintain order.
The negotiations regarding the expatriation OF
the deposed Shah of Persia are progressing here
and at Teheran. aSd shortly will De completed The
Persian government is anxious that the matter be
expedited. The former Shah will take up his resi-
dence at Odessa or some other point In Southern
Russia The ex-ruler OF Persia Is indebted to the
Russo-Persian Bank 10 the extent OF 81 100000 con-
traeted before his accession TO the throne. The
Russian government has secured guarantee that
this money will be paid
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-22
AMERICANS IN LONDON.
Poor Sport IN Highlnnds-Guests at
Country Houses.
rBy French Cable to The Tribune. !


London, Aug. 21.-J. R. Carter. secretary OF
the American Embassy. is keeping we'll abreast
Of the work during the ambassadors absence.
and is dealing promptly with every question
it arises.
Robert Bacon. who will succeed Henry White
as ambassador at Paris at the end OF the year.
has returned to London from Scotland.
Ambassador Francis is taking holiday in
England.
Henry Wattersons with Mrs. Watterson and
his grandson, Is spending few weeks quietly
in London, expecting to go TO Paris, run through
the chateau country and visit Italy. return
ing to New York by way OF Havana at the end
of the year. While saddened by his recent
Affections he talks vivaciousy about politics.
both American and foreign. and is close OBJ
server OF everything going on abroad, especially
in Constantnople. Egypt, India and japan.
Bishop Hartzen has returned from his circuit
of missionary labor in South Africa
Sir Joseph Ward is sailing for New York on
the Campana to-day.
Lord Charles Beresford Is already at sea.
The papers of society are filed with para
graphs containing the entrances and exits of
smart people at Scottish and Yorkshire
try houses. The sportsmen themselves in the
highlands are having a dull outing. with indif-
ferent bags. and the prospects for partridge
poorer than the existing chances for grouse
The Prince OF Wales may be the guest of the
Duke of Roxburghe during the shooting season.
Anthony Drexel is entertaining a large party
at Dalcron Castle and Bradley Martin another
at Balmacaan.
Prince Miguel OF Braganza is the guest OF
Mrs. Smith at Tulloch Castle. and is shooting
with a small party.
The Austrian Ambassador has gone to the
Continent. and he the only embassy head
remaining I'm London
Lord Lansdowne has been entertaining at
BoWood.
The Duke of Norfolk has been shooting at
kilharvie. the Duchess estate recently In
herited from her father
The Marquis de Several is arranging the de-
tails for the visit OF the King Of Portugal to
England.
The Prince OF Wales will take King Edwards
place at tho Braemar gathering of royalties
early in September. I M T.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-22
PROTEST HANKOW LOAN.
Hoo-Peh Gentry Threaten to Reject
I'm peri0l Edict.

Picking. Aug. 21.-The gentry OF the province OF
Hoo-Peh have telegraphed Grand Councillor
Chang Chi-TUng a protest against the granting OF
the Hankow-Sze-ChLen Railroad loan of S3OGOO0o0
to American and other bankers They declare
that If the throne sanctions this proposal they will
refuse TO recognize the imperial edict The protest
has been laid before the government.
High officials in Psking regard this attitude of the
gentry of Central China a most serious menace
to the system OF central control. and urgently de-
rnand that it be combated. But In other quarters
there is much doubt of the ability of the govern
ment TO control this expanding spirit of provincial
sovereignty.
AS a result OF foreign and domestic opposition to
his policies, Chans-Chi-Tung. The foremost official
OF the empire has been trying 20 resign for month
past. The Emperor, however, will not hear OF It.
and has ordered the Grand Councillor 20 continue
his duties.
The diplomats conducting the negotiations be-
tween China and Japan the Manchurian oues-
lions are now meeting three times a week The
matters under discussion the Chien-Tae boun-
Diary disputes, the extension of the YingKow Rail-
road. the crossing of the Hsin-N 1-Tun and the
South Manchurian railroads. the Hsl-Min-Tun and
Fakonen Railroad. and the operation of mines in
the railroad areas.
Washington Aug. 2I.--The dispatch to-day from
Picking. saying that the gentry OF the province OF
Hoo-Pch China, had protested to Peking against
the granting OF the Hankow-Sze-Chu Railroad
loan to American and foreign bankers, was read
with great interest by the State Department OIL
Gals No Information the subject has been re-
ccired here the fact that one-half of the pro-
ceeds Of the proposed loan OF t60o0o0 70 be ex-
pended in railroad construction IN Hoo-Peh prov
iuca in which American interests predominant
makes the action OF the gentry matter of conse-
quenca II is recalled that the gentry of various
provinces have from time 20 time covering period
OF many years. protested to their government
against cert2n Objectionable policies. and in some
instances they have been successful carIynz-
their point but rule their representations have
awaited IittIe
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-22
FUNERALS IN ENGLAND.
Burial of Sir Theodore Martin and
Lady Alma-Tadema.
CBy French cael. to The Tribune.

London, Aug. 21.-Various members Of the
royal family we're represented at the funeral of
Sir Theodore Martin to-day. The intellectual
v!gor Of that literary veteran continued until
the end. for he writing letters to the press
and protesting against grievances with as much
controversial force as he displayed at the recent
meeting Of the Dante Society.
The academy and artist. generally were we'll
represented at the funeral OF Lady Alma
Tadema yesterday. a gracious lady and an ex-
cellent painter. who knew the limitations Of her
art. l. y. z.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-22
ToLsToY's SECRETARY PUNISHED
Exiled for Two Years for Circulating I'm
ployer's Book

lula, Russia. Aug. 21.-N. GuseG private secre-
tary 10 Count Leo Tolstoy, has been exted 20 tho
province OF Perm for period OF TWO years after
having been found guilty OF circulating ToIstoy's
pamphlet entitled Thou Shalt Do No Murder -
which is n plea against the inrction of the death
penalty. He will be escorted Perm by gem
darfneS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-22
oCEANGoING TUG FOR BIG CANAL,
Panama Commission Has Bought One and
Wants Another

Washington. Aug. Y.-The Isthmian Cans, e.,
mission has purchased of tn. Por, johnson 1r,,1v
Ing Company OF New Jersey a new oceango,nc an,
for $1,000 IL is about 10 feet long ana a. ror use
Tor towing purposes, on the Atlantic side OF the
'ahaN 4mS commission Is In the market FOR an
other similar vessel for work on the p.c,s, "a,
Henry r. Northinston. OF New YORK has re-,
awarded a contract at $4,000 for supplying ma
chnery for the central pumping station at the work
AT tbs dam at Gatu,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-22
RUSSIA ORDERS A HOLLAND MODEL
1t Will Be Built at the Nevsky Works Under
American SuperVision.

St Petersburg, Aug. 2l--As a result OF tie sub
marine competitions held here In July the Admir-
atty has decided 10 order submarine OF tn Hol-
land model The boat will be bulls At the Nevslsy
works under American supervision
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-22
SERIOUS FLOODS IN AUSTRALIA.
Many Villages Submerged, and Several Fatal
tiles Have Been Reported

Melbourne. Aug 21.-There serious floods
throughout the state Of Victoria. Many villages
have been submerged. and there have been several
fatalities
Railroad communication between Melbourne and
Adelaide has been suspended for three DAYS on ac-
count OF the collapse OF bridges
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-22
TWO BRITISH STEAMERS AGROUND
Weather in the West Indies Threatening, with
the Disturbance Travelling West.

Kinsstown. s.. Vincent. b. ". l., Aug n.-The
weather here has been threatening since last night
when there was evidence Of serious disturbance
east-northeast Of Barbados. travelling to the west
To-day at noon storm clouds prevail the sea is dis
;urbed and the wind is from the southwest A
LEGAL vessel has gone aground IN Ringstovn Har-
Dor. The British steamers Dahomey and Parma.
which went aground at St kits. have not vet been
foated
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-22
FOUR PERSONS BURNED TO DEATH.

kariskrona- Sweden. Aug. 2l-Four persons were
burned 10 death and half a Gcxen buildings were
Quilted by fire that broke In the centre of
harIskrona to-day. The Sodra Sverige Bank and
the smalands Bank among the premises de-
strosed- The nre due to the explosion OF a
kerosene lamp
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-22
RUSSIAN REvoLUTIoNIsTs TRIED
One Is To Be Hanged and Twenty four Sent
TO Penal Servitude

orel Russia. Aug. a.-Decisions have been handed
down in the OF the twenty-six Social Revolu-
tio.ists recently placed trial here on charges %
promu!gatng their Views among the peasants
One OF the prisoners was sentenced TO death TWEEN
ty-four penal servitude and one was &C
Quilted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-22
CHARLES w. FAIRBANKS IN pEklNc.

Picking. aug. 2i.-Charles ". Fairbanks. forme
of the United States arrived her
to-day on his way around the world.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-22
McHTGHMUIOW-

Of purchase personals ton is cordaU
amounts $40
: g Owe the United States
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-22

The whole market ought furtas' " .,,op. ye:
no, merely maintain the highest au0'.s ',sIIy %
made MAJ for standard s,ocss Oq, aaa .'. .s..
them. We are at the beginning .. =. - be ~
ket. Southern Pacihc's dividla0 ,TI.AvAL e
creased
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-22

Third Avenue stock is finally shoWuls ''N
ance to the bear campaign when A~S ~" III
strenuouslv waged. Eventually Wall Se'S'' ".
wake up 20 the fact that recent pressure -
Third Avenue quotations has had its CHE
the avarice OF interests ambitious to eoh''O.
property. whose endeavor has been % "'-4--.
date other investors. EveHtuaA! -N', ,,-s.,ns
nue. must resume its position as 4 @1sN
property for under proper manassilSN' aus.
earning capacities that can be naoS "
financial results stupendous.
Appealing similarly to the patient !EN '',.,
the opportunity offered by Vulcan :,
some time ago referred 90 in this FsVs"
has not Vet become an active HaFA7' -,
though there should be 6 change IN ms s,rr
before long. The volume Of the s'00N -
g. coo GOO common stock and St50e0VO p,Iatjvs
-prohibits its popularity amons h, rsael-
traders who care TO swing large ol5 We excep-
ing for temporary pTontS, ouI - -.5,,ins srl2-
tionaI elements IN the Vulcan 49, nd prOnr
ron which investors viii appreciate ~ tho
hv The recently issued anual ~ -rososrIty
company does not disclose ulS -tton. resulted
of the company Last year OpS - the con-
in substantial dividends earned upwa,sr,ed--of'
MOI, sforE as We'll as upon the pfelsas- stock
emitting any allowance for tho S 49, 80 nav ths
there was last wear earned enouS" - In aa-
full per cent. preferred dlVlGois ~. ,srr.a dlvi
dition, enough 20 pay on Sueu F,,,l.t.d TnlS
,nds as i'm the past have accgn l-,or-. as Is
i- not made clear in the annual ,S ,.-as nvss~
s,, PM the facts viii be founu s,,cn divi-
tig m as here stated. Vulcan . s time
demo. are merely matter VI ~
The whole market ought rur'a'' Mons ye:
no, merely maintain the highest aN''.,jyt,
made for standard stocks eut aas srsst car
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-07-17
STAY ON THE JOB.

We venture hope that the director of the reclamation
service will not resign One good why he should not
resign is the fact that Secretary Banger wants him to.
Newell has managed the irrigation enterprises ever
since there irrigation act. He student of
irrigation for many years before there irrigation
act The reclamation work has been entirely free from
scandal The engineering enterprises have all proved
cessu The work has progressed at excellent rate.
In the distribution of lands the poor settler has had
good show the richest man in the country. Neither
politics favortism has marred the irrigation enter
prises.
Balnger opposed to the policies Of the Roosevelt
administration while he in the office of land
commissioner, and left because Of his lack of harmony
with men like Garfield Pnchot and Newell He inaugur
ated his secretary Of the interior by tossing to
the power companies thousands of of land which
Garfield had withdrawn from the reach of the power
trust He has used the technical interpretations of the
law to favor railroad and power corporations at the
pense Of the public domain the forests and the recaa
ton lands. He has practced undetermined and petty
methods the retirement of like Newell,
Pncho and other Roosevelt appoinees in whom the pub
lie have confidence He maintains close political relations
with notorious enemies of the conservation poclesmen
like Senator Carter of Montana Hansbrough of North
Dakota, and Frank Mondell of Wyoming. He has made
orders already which have greatly hampered the work Of
the reclamation people, and has to be regarded as
so anagonistc the service that of the best engi
neers planning to resign His Influence is demoraz-
ing and sinister.