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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-07
CHINA PROTESTS.
Says the Exercise of Russian
POzcer at Hardin Is Illegal.

Washington, Dec. 6.-The State Depart
ment has received long circular note
from the Chinese government restating the
principles involved in the Hardin situation
and invoking the agreement Of 1896 be-
tween China and the Russo-Chinese Bank
creating the Chinese Eastern Railway. to
show that the Russian rights recognised
therein were only such were natural
and necessary to it's business manage
ment and showing that no political rights
were thus transferred TO Russia.
China protests that the exercise of
rights OF administration at Hardin along
the Chinese Eastern Railway Is also a vio-
lation Of the principles OF the treaty of
Portsmouth.
The Russians, under agreement en-
tered into at ST. Petersburg with Ii Hung
Chang. the Chinese envoy to the coronation
Of Emperor Nicholas. claim not only ex-
elusive Jurisdiction of the Eastern Siberian
road. but they also claim legislative au-
thority over the citizen towns along this
road TO the exclusion of Chinese authority.
The United States has heretofore protested
against these claims on the part OF Russia,
on the ground that they involve Chinese
sovereignty in these cities and towns no.
tally Hardin.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-07
TO EXCHANGE PROFESSORS.
knox's Plan to Promote Better Feeling
with Other Republics.

Washington, Dec. 6-An exchange OF pro-
fessorships and students between universi-
ties and academies among all the American
republics has been proposed by Secretary
Knox.
The suggestion has commended itself to
the governing board of the International
Bureau of American Republics which has
recommended that the proposed inter-
change shall figure in the programme of
the fourth Pan-American Congress. 20 be
held at Buenos Ayres next summer, and
the director OF the Bureau of American Re
publics has been instructed accordingly.
The aim OF the proposal is declared TO be
not merely TO maintain the friendly rela-
tions between Latin America and the
United States, but to increase and strength
en- them by enlisting the cooperation of
the intelligence and intellectual resources
OF the various countries of the Western
Hemisphere
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-07
LACKED PHOSPHATE.
Nearly T1rO Million Acres of
Land Restored.
IFrom The Tribune Bureau


WASHINGTON. Dec 6-An order was issued
to-day by Secretary Ballinger restoring to
the public domain l.s7sSs0 acres Of land in
Wyoming. Idaho and Utah which were
Withdrawn because they were thought to
contain valuable deposits of phosphate
Through field examinations Mr. BallInger
found that these lands did not conta n phos-
phate deposits within such a reasonable
depth as TO make them workable,
The examination. however, resulted in Sc
curing information showing that an area of
ssl, iSs acres OF land in Wyoming and Idaho.
not heretofore Withdrawn. continued yalu-
able phosphate deposits These lands haze
been withdrawn from all forms Of DISPOSE
ton I'm aid OF proposed legislation anectiag
the disposal OF phosphate lands
The effect OF this restoration and with
drawal will be to reduce the total area COW
cred by phosphate Withdrawals in aid Of
legislation to 2.35l, 1893 acres, Of which i.2T3,-
25i acres are in Wyoming. l.l3s 569 acres IN
Idaho and 1856 acres In Utah.
The restoTations include only lands know;
positively not 10 contain phosphate OF the
arc Of 255l.3ss acres still Withdrawn there
Will doubtless be additional RESERVATIONS.
and as result Of further field examina-
tions additional Withdrawals are also ex-
pected 10 be made. The result of the pres-
ent summing up Of the phosphate deposits.
Mr.. Ballinger says, indicates that the area
Of these deposits may be considerably less
than was originally estimated
Announcement was also made to-day by
Secretary Ballinger that. pending legisla-
ton relating TO the disposal of water power
sites on the public domain, he has with
drawn from all forms OF entry 56,47i acres
along the Snake River. in Oregon. Wash
ington and Idaho; $3.50 acres along South
Boulder Creek. in Colorado: l.76O acres along
Warner Creek. In Oregon, and 400 acres
along Tunk Creek. in Washington
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-07
BILLS INTRODUCED.
Representatire Mann Presents
-Four I'm portdnt Measures.
rFrom The Tribune Bureau. }

Washington. Dec. 6-Four OF the most
important measures which VIII come Up
for consideration N the present session OF
Congress were introduced by Representa-
tive Mann. OF Illinois. to-day.
Two OF them relate 20 the maximum and
minimum provisions OF the Payne tariff bill.
and II passed Will undoubtedly minimize
the danger OF a trade war with Canada.
one OF them provides that the maximum
and minimum sections OF the law shall not
apply 70 impOrtations OF wood pulp and
pulp wood from Canada. BY this method
Mr.. Mann wishes 10 insure 20 the con-
sumers OF these two commodities the lowest
rates OF duty imposed by the Payne law.
DE believes that unless these exemptions
are made the maximum rates Will almost
inevitably be enforced.
His second resolution provides that the
maximum and minimum section Of the bin
shall not become effective until January
]. 1911, instead OF April j, 1910, as was oriei-
nally provided. BY this he desires that an
abundance OF time be given the President
10 study trade conditions in other coun-
tries, so THAI he may be able 20 determine
correctly the extent 10 which undue" dis
examinations exist.
As outlined in The Tribunes dispatches
last week, Mr. Mann reintroduced his bill
making provisions for civil government in
the Canal Zone, and providing for tho aboli-
ton OF the Isthmian Canal Commission.
The bin provides for the Capitalization OF
authority IN the Canal Zone in a director
general, who shall be in supreme charge
and answerable 10 the President alone. II
provides for a Supreme Court on the zone.
and gives the right OF appeal from the
court TO the Supreme Court OF the United
States. IL also makes provision for Jury
trials IN the case OF felonies. Mr.. Mann
has inserted a provision which will make
the legal name OF the canal the Panama
Canal instead OF the Isthmisn Canal. as IL
is now called This bin has the approval
OF the Congressional party which has re-
Gently returned from Panama, and is al
most certain Of passage through the House.
The suppression OF the white slave" traffic
formed the substance Of Mr.. Mann's fourth
measure. The bin makes II crime for
any person 10 induce. aid or force any
woman or girl 10 go from one state 10 an
other for immoral purposes. The proposed
penalty for this offence is a fine not TO ex-
coed $1,000 or five years Imprisonment.
In the case ef a girl under eighteen years
the fine is $1,000 or ten years imprison-
ment.
The bin also seeks TO carry out the
agreement with foreign nations known as
the White Slave Traffic Agreement" in
which the United States joined by the
proclamation Of President Roosevelt. II
requires the Commissioner General OF I'm
migration 10 gather information concerning
alien women who are brought TO this coun-
try for immoral purposes. and requires the
keepers OF immoral resorts 10 furnish the
name, nationality. etc, OF any alien inmate
who has been in this country less than
three years.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-07
NO MINORITY LEADER YET.
Senator Money Can Have the Honor,
but Bacon May Be Selected.

Washington, Dec 6.-The question OF who
If 10 be minority leader OF the Senate was
not settled az the Democratic caucus ,bl.
afternoon. Instead OF taking I'D this prob-
lem. the minority Senators devoted their
attention 10 settling the contest for rhe
vacant position % acting assistant door
keeper.
The acting assistant doorkeeper Is I'm
reality the pair clerk for the minority. ana
for several months thsre mas been an active
contest for the place. which became yacsn,
by the death OF Il. W. Layton.
Al the caucus to-day three names were
presented. Senator Bailey nominated C. w.
Jurney. secretary 10 Senator Cuiberson.
Senator Tillman nominated Thomas Kellar
who for many years has been a doorke.per
or the minority side OF the Senate. The
name Of Thomas J. Pence, Washington cor
re pc ndent % various Southern papers. was
presented by Senator Overman. The ballot
resulted: Kellar. IL: Pence, :, and Jurney.
=. Mr. Kellar will be elected tomorrow 10
what Is regarded as life place.
The fact that the formal resignation n,
Senator cuihersOn was not presented 10 IN.
caucus was the announced reason for ,h-
failure % select new minority leader
senator Money can have the minority lead
ershiD n he waats II. but he is In poor
health and hssitates 10 assume RESPONSE
bilhy FOR leading the divided hosts ~ De-
'aocracy IN the Senate. II ar. Money per-
sists in lbs refusal 10 iIe a candidate Sen
slor Bacon probably Will be chosen.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-07
SPECIAL INTERSTATE MESSAGE.

Washington, Dec. 6.-President Taft had
an extended conference this afternoon with
Attorney General Wickersham and Secre-
tar Nagel OF the Department of Commerce
and Labor regarding the special message
which he is preparing on the subject of
amendments TO the interstate commerce
law.
This message will be sent TO Congress
within the next ten days and will go into
the details of the changes which the Presi-
dent believes are needed To make the inter
state act more effective instrument
The antitrust law will be mentioned only
in a general way in the message. as the
President has decided that he is not ready
as yet to suggest any specific changes In
the Sherman law.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-07
SUBVENTION FIGHT.
Aduocates of Postal Bill Haze
Hard York ahead.
IFrom The Tribune Bureau

Washington, Dec. 6-Some OF the advo-
Gates OF the postal subvention bill are con-
WINGED that they viii have 70 make i'm
portant concessions IL the proposed legisla-
ton is TO be enacted by Congress this win
ter. The majority against the bill in the
House last winter was four. and an in
formal poll Of the present House shows
that neither side can spare any votes.
This situation is fully realized by friends
OF the proposed legislation, who are deter
mined that this Congress shall do some
thing for the rehabilitation OF the American
merchant marine. Despite their utmost ef-
forts they have been unable 10 make seri-
GUS inroads on those who are iighting the
proposed legislation because they regard IL
as a form OF ship subsidy.
In the last Congress the postal subven-
ton bill was in charge OF Representative
Goebel. Of Ohio. who was chairman Of the
subcommittee of the Committee on Post
offices and Post Roads. Mr.. Goebel has
been transferred 20 the Committee on the
judiciary. and the programme is to make
Representative J. Sloat Fassett. OF New
York. his successor chairman of the sub
committee on postal subyention. Mr.. Fas-
sett was an ardent and effective supporter
OF this legislation in the last Congress and
is regarded as being vel equipped 10
handle this important legislation in COM
mittee and on the floor.
There was gossip to-day to the effect
that the advocates Of the subvention bill
might consent To legislation for broader
construction OF the navigation laws. Some
of them believe that II will be necessary
to provide for free ships in order 20 win
over enough votes 20 insure the proposed
increase In the pay Of certain vessels car
rying the United States mails.
Representative Kuestermsnn, Of Wis
consin. who has been one OF the leaders
in the night against the subvention bill.
to-day introduced a bill authorizing the
American registry Of foreign built ships
owned by American citizens or by corpora
tons in which not less than so per cent
OF the stock II held by citizens OF this
country.
Mr. Kuestermann's bill provides that
the master and certain officers Of the
ships. including the engineer officer. shall
be American citizens. IL repeats also the
present law requiring a certain scale OF
provisions on boats Of American registry
and makes the question OF such scale sub
Ject 20 an agreement between the master
and his crew
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-07
APPROPRIATIONS IN DETAIL.

Expenses OF the postal service are paid
from the postal revenues and are not esti-
mated for.
The money order business has grown TO
such an extent that. In the opinion of Post
master General Hitchcock. some change in
the method of auditing the accounts is
necessary in the interest of economy and
efficiency. so he asks for an appropriation
of s2I.57O TO purchase adding machines.
NEW YORK FIGURES.
The estimates submitted by the Secretary
of the Treasury to Congress for the fiscal
year ending June 81, 1911. contain many fig
ures important to New York.
The largest sum which is asked is $500 90
for the continuance Of work on the New
York Postoftice. For the extension of the
Assay Office $4,000 is asked. and for the
New York Marine Hospital $4,000.
The postoffices at Amsterdam and Middle
town require $1,000 each. while $4,000 Is
asked for the erection of a pOstoffice at
Saratoga Springs.
Following are some of the other esti-
mates: For improving Black Rock Harbor,
81 900, 900: for improving New York Harbor.
Si5.oo0: for removing Instructions in the
East River and Hell Gate, S0o.Oo for i'm
proving the Harlem River. $4,000, and for
improving the Hudson River. $4,000.
For collecting the corporation tax 100000
is asked. Total estimates required on ac-
count of the forestry service are s5.Oi3 100.
of this amount 1891. 500 being for the pro-
lection OF the rs 0oo, 900 acres recently added
TO the national forests.
Secretary Dickinson wants S350Oo0 for
the expenses of the encampment and
maneuvres of the organized militia, as
against an appropriation of sI25.OoO for the
current year. the Secretary explaining that
the additional amount is rendered necessary
by the fact that in the season of 1910 the
annual joint coast artillery and militia ex-
ercises will be held as usual, and also the
biennial encampments and maneuvres of
the mobile forces OF the militia and regular
army. For buildings and grounds at the
West Point Military Academy 5000. 252 is
asked.
The sl7,435.724 asked for under the head Of
increase Of the navy is for the completion.
Quitting and armament OF vessels already
authorized. For undermining turrets of
naval ships $4,000 is wanted. For public
works under the Bureau OF Yards and
Docks the estimates include: Navy yard.
Boston. $685. naval station. Guantanamo.
500. OO0 navy yard. Mare Island. s1O7 coo;
navy yard, New York, $4,000: navy yard,
Norfolk. $500 600; naval station, Pearl Har-
Dor. Hawaii s2.045000; navy yard. Phla-
delphia, $4,000; navy yard. Puget Sound.
$4,000; for land for a torpedo station near
the Pacific Coast of the United States.
$4,000.
BY the Isthmian Canal Commission
sl5.5oi. 036 is asked for skilled and unskilled
labor. increase of more than 100000
over the amount provided for the current
year. and s2o.2lS.sS3 is asked for material
an increase of almost slOOOO.9O0. The total
increase in isthmian canal expenses is from
S., 63s,Oo0 TO sisOe3. 524
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-07

In 1905 he was sent by President Roosevelt
as a special envoy to investigate the cause
Of the troubl, between the United States
and Venezuela. which grew out Of the dis
pute of the Venezuelan government with
the Bermudez Asphalt Company.
Mr.. Calhoun was a member OF the Inter-
state Commerce Commission from March
S. 1895. to October 1, 1900. The first Mrs.
Calhoun, who died on August II, 1898. was
before their marriage Miss Alice ID. Har-
mon, OF Danville. III. Five years ago Mr..
Calhoun married Miss Lucy Monroe. OF
Chicago. Their residence is In Erie street.
that city. Two daughters by the first mar
riage are living I'm the East.
Chicago, Dec. 6.-Mr- Calhoun declined
positively to-day TO discuss China or any
phase of his mission in the Orient. Bush
ness affairs OF Importance will keep him In
America until some time In January. He
has already planned TO visit Boston with
Mrs. Calhoun TO pass the Christmas holi-
days
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-07
FEARS DULL SESSION.
Champ Clark Thinks Repub-
hcdnS Intend To BE Inactire.


Washington. Dec. 6-The minority leader
IN the House, Representative Champ Clark,
Of Missouri, predicts an inactive session II
the desires Of the Republican leaders are
carried out.
We may be here a long time" said Mr.
Clark, but the present intention Of the
Speaker and his advisers IS 20 DO little
more than pass the necessary appropria-
ton bills and adjourn.
III VIII be the duty OF the Democrats ana
the Insurgents 10 force action on some Of
the important measures which will be in
PRODUCED. ] look forward with great con-
ndence 10 the coming Congressional cleo
tions. and ! now make the unqualified pre-
oiction that not a 'stsnd-paiter' will be
elected from the districts between the
Mississippi River and the Rocky Noun
tsins. ] have not mapped out particular
programme 10 be followed az this session
but ] am determined 10 do all / can to
force some general legislation"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-07
NO EXPORT TAX ON POTASH

washington. Dee. 6-There Is reason to
believe that the State Department has re-
ceived adviees from Germany that the
Prussian Ministry OF Trade and Commerce
while watching developments In order to
safeguard Prusslan interests In potash
mines does not contemplate placing an ex-
port tax on potash. as was rumored some
time ago, causing American fertilizer inter-
esis much concern and an appeal by them
10 the state Department. The rumors OF
an export tax appear to have been act
atioat BY speculstora
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-07
CALHOUN FOR CHINA.
accents Post as Minister in Far
East.

Washington. Dec. s.-Announcement was
made at the State Department to-day OF
the appointment Of William j. Calhoun. OF
Chicago. as Minister to China Mr.. CAL
houn has accepted the appointment. ana
the Chinese government has indicated It's
pleasure In receiving him.
In appointing Mr.. Calhoun 10 the Chinese
Ministry President Taft has selected q
man of wide experience and one well quail
fed 10 I'LL that important post. which re-
quires a statesman combining both bust
ness and diplomatic qualifications. He 10
a member OF the law firm OF Calhoun. Ly-
ford & Sheean. of Chicago. his home city.
He was born in Pittsburg on october 5.
lsis He was admitted to the bar In 1875.
and practised for many years at Danviiie,
Iii. He was a close friend of the late Pres
ident Mckinley. by whom he was intrusted
with the important mission OF investigating
affairs in Cuba just before the Spanish war.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-07
SEEING SIGHTS IN WASHINGTON
From The Tribune Bureaa1

lfron Inc tribune BurcaI.l
Washington. Dec. g. - Representative
Tim" Ansberry. of Ohio. had number
of his constituents in tow at the House
this morning lie showed them many
strange and interesting things and they
were most enthusiastic. Homer Daven-
port and his Arab slave boy. who were
meeting all Corners. proved the centre OF
attraction for a time. until the rollicking
Representative Hughes. OF New Jersey. en-
tered the lobby.
That is Billy Hughes. of New Jersey"
Mr.. Ansberry informed his party MY
goodness remarked one OF the women:
they come from all over. don't they?"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-07
COAL LANDS INQUIRY.
Echo Of Ballingsr- Pinchot Controversy
In Congress.

Washington. Dec. SAN echo Of the diff
ferences between Secretary Of the Interior
Baiiinger aud Oxford Pinchot. Chief
Forester. without any specific mention OF
either. Is diseoverable In a bill introduced
IN the House to-day by Representative
Hitchcock. OF Nebraska. a Democrat
The bill directs Speaker Cannon TO ap-
point committee OF seven members. with
fuii power To make a complete investixa-
uon OK the condition OF the General Land
once during recent years with relation 10
roai lands and other public domain In
Alaska
MT. finchot has called In for a con-
rersnse the officials under him In direct
S. .,.,ns charge Of the six national forest
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-07
FRANCE ACTS ON TARIFF.

Washington. Dec. 6.-Information has
reached this government that the French
Chamber Of Deputies has modified its ac-
ton I'm recommending maximum duty of
is francs. with minimum OF 70 francs. her
z9 pounds OF cottonseed oil. the present
rate for which is francs. An execution
Is made In the case Of oil used for making
soap or alimentary fats. which are given a
maximum rate OF francs and a minimum
of francs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-07
ECONOMY THE RULE
NATIONAL ESTIMATES
Figures Cut in Nearly Au De-
pdrtmentS.
fFrom The Tribune Buresu.l


Washington. Dec. 6-That there has been
a careful scrutiny OF the estimates of APP
preparations for the fiscal year ending June
90. 1871. is shown by the figures submitted
20 the House of Representatives to-day by
Secretary of the Treasury MacVeagh.
The grand total of estimates for 1911 Is
s132, 223075 which is slOa. 30S less than the
appropriations for the current fiscal year
and s123 C66. 4s3 under the estimates submit
ted year ago for 1910. A general cut has
been made wherever possible. and new
work is authorized only where 1t is regard
ed as absolutely necessary.
Large reductions in the estimates. as
compared with the appropriations for the
current year. are:
In the Treasury Department. a decrease
of S2.00o.0o0 for public works; I'm the War
Department. about Sc. 000. 900 in the military
establishments. made up Of decreases OF the
estimates for regular supplies, construction
works for the army, mounted equipment.
transportation. ordnance and manufacture
of arms. and s.. 500 eco for public works. ex-
elusive of the Panama Canal; In the Navy
Department. s26.O00,O0O due partly TO tho
fact that Secretary Meyer has not asked
for any money for new ships and that only
Aooo. 900 is requested for armor and arnla-
ment. as against an appropriation OF w.
$4,000 for this year: In the Postofiice De-
partment. a reduction of 100000 in the
estimated deficiency in the postal revenues.
and in the Department of Commerce and
Labor. a decrease from sl0Ooo.000 TO 100000
on account of the thirteenth census. On
the other hand. there is an increase Of
nearly 100000 for isthmian canal ex-
penses. ,...
APPROPRIATIONS IN DETAIL.
The estimates in detail for the various
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-07
COMMERCIAL CONGRESS ENDS

Washington. Dec. 6.-The opening days
session OF the Southern Commercial Con-
Eress ended this evening with two illus
trsted lectures.
The FIRST was on The Good Roads Move
ment OF the South" given by ]. l. Penny
packer. chief OF the once OF Public Roads
while the other was delivered By Claude n
Bennett Of Washington, OH Opportunity
Latent In the Panama Canal" Brlnton \.
Davis. president OF the Commercial Club
at Louisville. was chairman Of the meeting.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-07
STATEHOOD BILL ALREADY.
Measure for Converting Arizona and
New Mexico introduced.

Washington. Dec. 6.-Congressman Ham
ilton. of Michigan. chairman of the House
Committee on Territories. introduced to-
day a bill providing for the conversion Of
the territories of Arizona and New Mexico
into states.
The bill is a repetition practically of other
statehood measures, and provides that the
Governors of the territories shall call cleo
tions within ninety days of the passage of
the act for the selection of delegates to
constitutional conventions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-07
PORTLAND REPUBLICANS WIN.

Portland. Ne. Dec 6.-The Republicans
elected Charles A. strout. an attorney. as
Mayor to-day. with large majority Of the
City Council. sirout's plurality over OAK
icy C. Curtis Dem.) was 95i. which is
about two hundred below the normal. al
though the total vote was about equal to
the average