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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-10
OPPOSED TO RECIPROCITY
Newfoundland Elk Premier Also
DenounceS Fisheries Award.

ST. Johns, y. F.. Feb 9-Condemning
the recent friendly understanding reached
at Washington between the United States
and Newfoundland over the fisheries ques-
ton, and declaring himself against reel
procity with the United States in conjunc-
ton with Canada. Sir Robert Bond, former
Premier of Newfoundland, and leader OF
the Opposition. criticised to-day the speech
from the Throne delivered by the Cover
nor, Sir r. {. Williams, at the opening OF
the Colonial Legislature last night. The
former Premier urged that the colony as
sumo vigorous aggressive policy against
Americans, and that Newfoundland should
disregard American menaccs and cajol-
cries.
Mr. Bond maintained that all the money
spent by Newfoundland on account OF the
arbitration of the fisheries question has
heen virtually wasted because OF this
abandonment of its right of appeal.
while the award Of The Hague Tribunal
is satisfactory in some respects he con-
tinued at nevertheless presents several
features which may develop serious annoy
ance to Newfoundland"
Discussing Canadian reciprocity with the
United States. Mr. Bond said that he was
opposed 10 Newfoundland's entering any
reciprocity agreement in conjunction with
Canada.
Canada wants Independent reciprocity"
he said, because Canada's proximity en-
ables her TO supply American markets with
fresh fish in competition with NeVfound-
lands salt products
Il think. however he continued, mat
we will increase our sales In other markets
which Canada will probably abandon in
order TO supply American requirements
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-10
ALLEGED EMBEzzLER ESCAPES
Ex. Auditor and Man Accused of Burg
lary Off for Pittsburg.

Marietta. Ohio Feb. Edward A Epler'
former auditor OF the Marietta, columbus
g. Cleveland Railroad, who is charged with
.pbezzling s. 900 of the funds OF the rail-
road, escaped from the county jail carry
o.dav. George Rayless, charged with burg
larv. escaped with Bpler The county jan
is situated on the fourth floor OF the COURT
house. and this was the first escape ever
made thorefrom.
Indications are that Epler and Bayiess
were assisted to escape by persons from the
outside. A duplicate key 10 the cell doors
had been made, and with this the doors
were unlocked From the corridor the two
dropped into an sirshaft going down two
stories. whence it was easy TO walk out
through the courthouse. large reward
has been offered for the capture Of Epler.
After getting out of the courthouse Ep-
Ter and Bayless walked across the ono
River Bridge into West Virginia, bought
through tickets for Pittsburg and boarded
q train ostensibly for that city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-10
HARDIN PLAGUE ABATING
Authorities Report 1 JOG Deaths
Since November 81.

st. Petersburg, Feb. 9.Chief Sanitary
Inspector Malinovsky, at Harbin. has
sent a Geographic report to the Minister
Of the Interior on the plague conditions
In that district. The record of cases Tor
the last week, he says, shows an abate-
ment OF the plague. due to redoubled
sanitary measures.
From November 81 TO February :
there have been 100 cases and l,1o6
deaths At Hardin. These included thirty
Europeans, among whom were three
doctors. three assistant surgeons, the
medical student and sixteen nurses. The
five-day observation regulation has been
carried out Din the case of 1884 persons
The brick kilns have been employed for
the cremation Of the dead.
A telegram from the Governor Of Penza
states that an alleged case Of plague
was reported to the authorities by a
nurse without the knowledge Of the at
tending physician, who has now dag
nosed it az influenza.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-10
SPEAKS FOR RECIPROCITY
Beverage Opens Senate Debate
on Agreement.
Iron The Tribune Bureau.

Washington. Feb. 9.-The subject Of reel
procity. brought up in the Senate TO-DAY
in a speech by Senator Beverage. evoked
a variety of opinions. which may be taken
10 indicate the diversity Of points OF view
of members of the Senate, with respect 10
the agreement. Senator Borah. believing
that the impression that the cost OF living
would be reduced by II was erroneous, In
sisted on asking how such result was 10
be brought about. Senator Dillingham; want
ed to know what advantages were obtained
by the agreement in the way of reductions
of duties on manufactured articles from
the United States. Other Senators wished
to know how the price of wheat would be
affected 1t became apparent from the
fragmentary debate that the ideas OF many
Senators are nebuous, and that some VINO
were at first inclined to oppose the agree
ment may favor 1t il it comes to vote
az this session,
Senator Beveridge asserted that it was
not the immediate but the future effect
of the agreement that was of greatest i'm
portance. He said IT would not bring dis
aster on the farmers, nor greatly reduce
prices of foodstuffs. but its greatest value
lay in its effectiveness in preventing an
increase in the cost of living and specula-
tive manipulation of food products.
After undertaking 10 show that the OBJ
jections TO the items covered in the agree
ment are trivial. Mr.. Beverage declared
them to be of the hop, skip and jump
variety"
But even II they were valid, instead OF
groundless." he said. all OF them put to-
gether are small matter when compared
with getting this fundamental and truly
national policy established. The beginning
of the policy itself is the great and over
shadowing consideration. The beginning
of freer trade relations between these two
peoples who are immediate neighbors and
who are of one blood, language and rehg'
ion. is the large phase Of this question.
Sharply antagonizing the position of. SEN
ator Lodge on corporation influence IN pol
tics, Mr.. Bristow spoke in support OF d.
rect election of Senators. How" he asked,
can the distinguished Senator entertain
such a delUsion when. at this very hour'
there are in a number OF states dead
locks in pending Senatorial elections.
caused solely by the logged and persist
ent determination OF certain powerful
financial interests 10 control the elections
of Senators from those states?' He de-
clared that there never had been time
when these interests were more vigilant
and grssping for political power and do
minion than now. Mr.. Bristow also assert
ed that the great financial systems have
acquired too much power and have used
it 10 enrich themselves at the expense OF
the general public.
Late in the day the bill fixing penalty
for discrimination against the uniform or
soldiers and sailors was passed. and Sen
stor Lodge succeeded in passing bill pro-
viding for the reorganization OF the diplo-
matte and consular service.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-10
BIG RECIPROCITY VOTE HERE
Merchants Association Canvass Over
whelmingly Favors Taft Measure.

The Merchants Association Of New
York. through its executive committee.
submitted TO It's members last week for
approval by letter ballot set of presmbles
and resolutions concerning the proposed
commercial arrangement with Canada
Each member was asked to signify his APP
prevail or dssppoval Of the pending reel
procity agreement by writing the word
yes" or mo" on an incosed postal csrd.
Yesterday the committee announced the
result OF this postal ballot. Out Of total
OF 80 members of the commercial element
in the association $50 voted in favor OF reci-
procity with Canada. The entire member
ship exceeds fourteen hundred, composed
OF firms and corporations.
Henry r. Towne. president Of the Mer-
chants Association, has communicated the
views of the membership on this question
to President Taft. Secretary Knox and
other members of the Cabinet
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-10
Relations with Canada.

Our relations with the people Of Canada
are different from our relations with any
other people. For many years we welcomed
them TO our country: in late years they
have been welcoming our people 10 theH
In The first place. they are kindred peo-
rle they are developing new country
quite a. fast as any people nave ever oe-
vcloped a new country, ana their territory
runs from sea to sea along our northern
border We had reciprocity with CdnaoS
not many years ago. That was abrogated
more through temporary sentimental con-
sidcration than from any other cause
since that time the Canadians have been
rapidly building up their country along all
lines. 1000,
There Is lust as much opposition in local
tiles there now 10 letting in American man
ufacfured goods at lower rates as there Is
IN localities on the American SIDE 10 let-
ting In Canadian farm products at lower
rates or without duty. If this reciprocity
treaty becomes the law Of both countries
our relations with Canada Will become
more intimate and our trade Win heI VIII
extend and Increase The trains that bring
farm products TO the United states VIII
take farm. orchard and manufacturer
products back and We will become more ana
more one people. developing along similar
lines and supplementinE each DINER IN
many respects: the raw material that
comes from the Canadian farm will ne
manufactured i'm the United States and
what is not needed will be sent TO foreign
countries II this is desirable on the part
Of Canada. il certainly should be desira BILE
on the part Of the people OF the Unltcd
States.
Secretary Wilson believes that if the
United States handles Canadss surplus
wheat American transportation facilities
will tend 70 reduce the price of bread TO
the American consumer. Re suggests that
the Canadians also will be able 10 furnish
cattle feeders for the corn belt Of the
United States and that meat will he re-
dIced in prices by tho activities OF the
American rancher and homesteader.
These considerations" he says, In clos
ine his letter. lead me to the conclusion
that the adoption Of the pending reciproc-
ity treaty would. from the national stand
roint be an act of wisdom
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-10
UNION LEAGUE CLUB MEETING
Fourteen Candidates Elected to Mem
bership in Organization.

Fourteen candidates were elected TO the
membership of the Union League Club OF
New York City last night. their names hav-
ing been recommended at meeting of the
committee on admissions Of the club, held
on January 10. The newly elected members
are:
William II. Clarke, Edgar 7. Clausen,
Horace Il. Andrews, William F. Nilmoth'
Frank Eaton and Mortimer c. Addoms, jr.'
Of New York City; Francis f. Prentiss, OF
Cleveland; James II. Mairs. Of Brooklyn;
D. B. Dyer. of Augusta Arthur 5. Thomp-
kins. Of Nyack, n. Y: William W. Nc
Clench. of Springfield, Mass; Samuel wal
lin. Of Amsterdam, y. y; stephen +: Joce-
lon of burlington. VT. and Frederick Oar
I;nrtop. of East Pittsburs. Penn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-10
BRITISH VOTE FAVORABLE
Continued from nrst page.

spoken. and added: But this misquota-
ton Is all Of piece with the persistent
sloppiness that has characterized TINS
tariff reform agitation from it's incep-
ton" The Premier said that he was
thankful that the common sense OF the
electorate had saved the United King
dom from one OF the greatest and most
disastrous political impostures of mod
ern times.
Continuing. Mr.. Asquith said that the
American Canadian agreement had been
carefully watched by the British Ambas-
sador at Washington on behalf Of Brit
ish interests. and that he had been as
sured that so far as British importa-
tons into Canada were concerned, Brit
ish preferences would be scrupulously
maintained. OF course, under the agree
ment Canada will be able to place GER
tain commodities in America at a lower
rate than she will be able to place them
In the United Kingdom. and, OF course,
there is the most favored nation treaty
between the United Kingdom and Amer
lea. but the latter does not place the
same Interpretation upon that treaty as
does Great Britain"
1T is quite probable" the Premier
said, that the United States will say
that as a matter of treaty right British
goods will be entitled to enter the Ameri-
can market on the same favored terms
as those accorded the same class Of Can
adam goods"
Mr.. Asquith contended that the goods
included in the agreement were such
that Canadian competition with British
trade in America would be infinitesimal.
Mr.. Asquith concluded by pointing out
the effect that imperial preference would
have upon the Canadian farmer. He
Won Il receive less for his corn and pay
more for his agricultural machinery.
which under the agreement he was
about to get cheaper from the United
States. At the same time the British
more for the necessaries of life. Was
that the way, he asked, to cement the
| empire?
Even had the British government
| entered upon the suggested bargain
what was TO prevent the 90,OOO,OO peo-
| pie in the United States from topplins
over the whole fabric by lowering their
| own tariff walls? 1t would take lone
| time. he thought, to kill the protective
| movement in this country. but he be-
! lieved that the obsequles OF imperial
preference were now being celebrated.
| A. j. Balfour. leader of the Opposition
| followed the Premier. and took the
| ground that what Mr.. Asquith haC
termed an "imposture" had received the
| Endorsement of every one of the colonia
| premiers. The root of the governments
objection TO colonial preference, he said
was their dissemination to treat the col
| onies better than foreign nations were
treated. Although the Unionists hac
not yet convinced majority in the
United Kingdom that their fiscal policy
was right, they would continue the fight
as he was perfectly certain that the
eventual verdict of the people and o.
history would be for their side.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-10
NEW POISON CONFESSION
Or. Pantchenko Tells Another
Arabian Nights Tale on Stand.
he DENoUNCEs De LAssY
Court Records of PSI Civil Suits
Brought Against the Latter
in Eight Years.

st. Petersburg. Feb. 2-The trial Of Count
Patrick O'Brien de Lassy and DR.. Pant
chenko for the murder Of Count vassilh
Bouturlin is dragging along Unfortunately.
Almost every day Pantchenko is allowed
TO 20 on the witness stand. and on eacn
occasion he has some new story to tell.
some modification or denial TO make. TO-
DAY he went over the entire case sfresh.
but added practically nothing to the facts.
He explained that he had obtained toxin
from Cronstsdt for a meteorological labora-
tory projected by de Iassy. He had been
told that Bouturlin was accidentally In
fected. He examined the patient ana d's-
covered an ulcer on the left side. whereas
he had made the spermo injections In the
right side Bouturlin, on that occasion, as
sured him that he had not used the syringe
himself.
Pantchenko went on to say that he would
not affirm that Bouturlin's death had been
the result OF self-injection. and said that
he was willing 70 take the blame on his
own shoulders. Suddenly be veered and de-
clared emphatically that In any case DR..
Cogan, who was last In attendance on
/ Count yassill, was directly responsible Tor
the patients death even II he. Pantchenko'
had accidentally infected him.
The magistrate called upon Pantchenko
| TO confess, and the witness coolly narrated
the semblance of a confession as though ne
was telling an Arabian Nights tale, paus-
ing every now and then to denounce Do
rassv. He said that in his original con-
session he was prompted solely by the wish
10 be a scapegoat; he was animated by the
| same wish now He disclaimed knowledge
of the De Iassy letters and denied that he
| had ever blackmailed the count. Answers
which the witness made 10 specific ques-
lions by the prosecutor we're 80 confused
that they excited great laughter.
The evening session was devoted 70 De
T.assv's financial affairs. The court records
of Wilma showed that 81 civil suits had
heen brought against him In the last eight
years.
In his own defence to-day De Lassy de-
clared that he was I'm no way concerned IN
BouturIin's death. He admitted that he
engaged Pantchenko 70 commit an act ~
MALPRACTICE, and says that the correspond
ence on the subject was subsequently used
by the doctor to blacknal him.
De Lassy said that he was not present
! when the injections were gwen W D'"'"'
lin by Pantchenko. but visited the patient
on the same day. He did not hear Boutur-
lin describe his sensations after the treat
ment by Pantchenko, and asked no aues-
tons, as the matter had no interest FOR
him. He had visited the Doctors ONCE on
the day Of the autopsy to destroy evidences
of his association with Pantchenko. II the
latter really injected toxin In treating Bo'i-
turlin. De Lassy said, he did not know
what the motives OF the polsoner were.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-10
RECIPROCITY IN CONNECTICUT.

Hartford, Conn. Feb. a.-Reclprocity with
Canada was Endorsed by the House to-day.
but in the Senate the matter was tabled
on motion Of Senator Fem. who said he
wished time 10 ascertain the sentiment in
the agricultural districts OF the state Sen
ator Fem said he understood that the sg-
ricuIturists, including the Connecticut
Pomologists, State Grange and Farmers
Association, were not favorable TO the
agreement.
The resolution adopted in the House APP
proves President Tafts action in negOtia-
ting the agreement, Mr. Banks, the House
leader. said he had found that sentiment
was strongly In favor OF Mr. Tafts course.
and that he thought Connecticut should
give expression 10 its views.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-10
FAV0RS ALSACE-L0RRAINE
Reichstag Committee Would
Make Territory State.

Berlin. Feb. 9-The committee OF the
Reichstag to-day adopted an amendment to
the constitution proposed for Alsace-Lor-
raine. which. II enacted into law, will per-
NIT that territory TO enter the empire a
full-fedged federal state. on the same foot
ing as the other members.
The governments draft gave Alsace-LOr-
raine no representation in the Bundesrath,
fearing to touch the ticklsh question Of the
balance Of power in that body. The COM
mittee amendment would give the new state
three votes.
The non Prussian states OF the empire
probably will fight the amendment, as they
are opposed to strengthening Prussia's In
fuence.
strasburg, Feb. e.-The Provincial AS
sembly of Alsace-L Lorraine to-day adopted a
motion by a vote of a TO l to make the
provinces q federal state.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-10
TELL OF PHANTOM" VOTERS
Names Of Cottagers Said To Be Used
by Atlantic City Reporters.

Atlantic City, Feb. 9.-Names OF Phila-
delpha and New York cott1gers were used
by repeaters In this city during the recent
election, according 10 testimony brought
out before the special Assembly investi-
eating committee here to-day.
Witnesses testified that lists OF names Of
cottagers who did not expect to vote were
played on the registry rolls and that men
unknown 10 Democratic and reform Of
dcials were voted on the names on Elec-
ton Day" More than two hundred "phan-
TOM voters were illegally registered. ac-
cordng 10 the testimony Of to-day.
The Illegal registration, it was said, came
from private cottages. apartments. boarding
houses and hotels. and witnesses told of
hotel walters and other employees being
kept here until after election to cast their
votes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-10
LAST HoNoRs FOR A FIREMAN.

The last honors of the Fire Department
will be given at the funeral OF William
Duane. a former deputy chief of the de-
partment, which will be held this morning
at st. Aloysius's Church, 1921 street. near
Seventh avenue. The funeral escort from
the Fire Department will meet at the house,
No. lt3 West l3lst street, at a. m. and will
consist of a brigade of two battalions of
four companies. or forty men each. Duane
was appointed in 1868, and was retired after
forty-one years of service.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-10
CANADA WANTS ACTION
Dominion Parliament Rejects
Motion to Delay Reciprocity.
by A STRICT PARTY VOTE
Minister of Finance Announces
Agreement Will Be Ratified
Subject to Action by U. s.

Ottawa. Feb. 9.-The Canadian House TINS
afternoon began the debate on the rec'-
procity agreement with the United states
The great interest in the measure was IN
d,c,ted nv galleries crowded with specta-
tors and an unusually large attendance
OF members in their seats on the moor
Tho result of the afternoons discussion
vas n declaration by Finance Minister
Fielding that Parliament would put through
the measure without delay, WIN pro-
vision that II should come into force as
soon as the United States had taken laVor-
able action. and a declaration lot the OPP
position by Mr.. Borden, Tho Conservative
leader that. after a forty-year development
s,rreg,e canada had reached a position
ubsro r.cinrocity and increased trade with
the United states was no longer desirable
but that Canada should continue 10 seek
the British markets with her surplus prod
ucts.
AT the opcning of the session there was
an effort by the French Conservative Ma
tionalists to defer the discussion. r. u
Monk declared that there had not been
enough time for proper study or so large
question. and he moved an amendment
regretting that the measure was being SUD-
mitted without proper consideration.
For the government. Mr.. Fielding SAID
that the House should now go INTO COM
mittee OF WAYS and Means 10 consider the
reciprocity agreement. The question, ne
declared. Was not new and there had been
no urdue haste i'm its presentation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-10
DECLARATION OF LONDON HALTs

London, Feb. 9.-Premier Asquith gave
assurance in the House of Commons to-day
that nothing would be done by the govern
ment toward the ratification OF the Dec
laration OF London" the interna tional
agreement governing prizes in naval war
fare, until views on the subject had been
exchanged with the Colonial Premiers at
the Imperial Conference.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-10
PRESIDENT GOES WEST
Will Speak on Reciprocity az
Columbus To. day.

Washington. Feb. 9-President TAFT lel'
here at 1916 o'clock tonight for Columbus
Ohio. where he is to speak on reciprociN
at the Nationsl Corn Exposition tomorrow
He was accompanied by Charles d. NOT
ton. his secretary. Representative Mchlu-
ley. of Illinois. and Captain Butt. his NM
tary aid.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-10
PAVEMENT PROBLEM EXPLAINED.

Daniel r. Goodsell. assistant engineer OF
the Department of Highways. read paper
on THE Pavement Problem in the Borough
Of Manhattan" before the Brooklyn In
gineers' Club. No. III Remsen street last
evening. lie explains I'm detail the de-
partment organization and procedure. and
gave an exhaustive outline of studies made
in street traffic. its growth and develop
ment. general discussion followed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-10
OPPOSED TO RECIPROCITY.

Syracuse. Feb 9.-Hamlet Worker, treas
urer Of the Geddes Grange one OF the
largest in the state, says that the farmers
in this vicinity almost TO man are OPP
posed to the Canadian reciprocity agree
ment The grange meets tomorrow night
at which time It is expected that II Will 80
on record as opposed 10 the measure.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-10

Boston, Feb. BY a vote Of d 10 1872 the
Massachusetts, House OF Representatives
refused to-day 10 indorse the proposen
Canadian reciprocity agreement at TINS
the subject to the Committee. on Federai
RelaQons.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-10
CIR ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE

ia the author Of a prize story, entities
"The Contest" which will appear y"
next Sundays Tribune. Don't miss IL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-10

Oswego, y. Y, Feb 9-The Common
'ouncil adopted resolution to-day ap-
proving the reciprocity agreement with
anada and requesting Congress 10 rstify
n The Oswego Chamber Of Commerce will
send delegation 10 Washington 10 urge
ratification.