New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-24
THE VIEWS THIS MORNING.

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CONGRESS.-Senat Another reso-
tuition for an Investigation of the Lorimer
case was offered by Mr.. Martin. the
Democratic leader: resolution asking
the Attorney General for information as
10 the criminal prosecution of Standard
oil directors was adopted =@ House
The resolution granting statehood 10
Arizona and New Mexico. and requiring
Arizona 10 vote again or the recaH OF
Judges and New Mexico TO vote on ire
provision 10 make its constitution easier
Of amendment. was adopted
FOREIGN.-The Canadian Premier.
sreaking at the Pilgrim dinner in Lon
don. ridculed the idea of annexation
but praised Americans and welcomed the
arbitration treaty; Sir Edward Grey, the
Foreign Secretary, Endorsed the Monroe
Doctrine. The German Emperor
sent to Washington Il communication oc-
casioned by the receipt of the suggested
arbitration treaty; its nature was kept
secret. == In the House of Commons
the Foreign Secretary said il was inn
possible TO help Mrs. Mellon who Is az
fected by the Pennsylvania divorce law,
she having ceased TO be a British sub
ject. - The French troops arrived in
Fez; they met little opposition in the
latter part of their march, the tribesmen
fighting among themselves. =-- Alas
kans weary of government delay, start
ed for the coal fields. intending to ac-
uuire claims. The Russian Ad-
miralty has completed plans for an elab-
crate welcome to the American fleet.
- Fatal strike riots In Montevideo
were rcpOrted to be 50 serious that a
state Of siege may be declared. --
Dr. owen abandoned his search for evil
dence that Bacon wrote Shakespeare s
fa1n frHR all
against the possibility of a monarchist
attack == Premier Monis continued TO
gain in strength.
DOMESTIC.-Me prominent in the
Iacetrack world appeared before the
Senate Codes Committee in Albany TO
advocate the passage of the two race
track bills of Senator Gittins. -
George f. Van Tuy formally assumed
the duties of Statc Supcrintcndcn of
Banks. -- William Jennings Bryan
addressed the Legislature in Albany in
Joint session and frankly advised the
Democrats to keep The pledges made in
their party platform. - Newspaper
men and others refused to'appear as Wit
nesses before the Ohio Senate commit
tee investigating all Sed legislative briD-
cry: two arrests were made. -= VIII
lam :. Reyburn. twenty seven years old
son Of the Mayor of Philadelphia. was
elected Congressman in the Cd Pennsy-
wanna District The Pennsylvania
Supreme Court refused q new trial to
Joseph NJ. Huston, architect Of the state
Capitol
CITY.-Stocks were irregular, closing
firm - President Taft. Governor
Dix. Mayor Gaynor and John Bigelow
were among those 70 take part in the
dedication of the new Public Library.
- President Taft made an inn
h. eo1 rIa,,
in The Bronx and was greatly interested
in some Of the animals and immensely
amused By some of the others. --
James c. Cropsey. stepping out Of the
Police Department COmmissiOnership. in
which he was succeeded by Rhinelander
Waldo. issued a statement that the
Mayor persisted in wishing unjustifable
appointments and promotions made.
- United States Attorney Wise. re-
plying to the plea of counsel for the
Duveens for mercy. after they had
pleaded guilty 10 conspiracy to defraud
denounced them as types of low down
smugglers" -- Mayor Gaynor and
Commissioner Thompson said they
thought the danger Of water famine
was less imminent. -= Colonel limo
thy s. Williams. president of the Brook
lyn Rapid Transit Company, accused
Mayor Gavnor of suggesting a division
of rapid transit territory with the In
terborough and of steadfastly favorne
the Shonts system. == Health Com
missioner Lederle announced his plans
for summer campaign 10 lower infant
mortality. The Missouri Pacific
Railroad sold S2O,O00,oOO OF notes 70
Speyer & Co. in preparation for impor-
tant improvements of the system.
THE WEATHER.-Indicat for to-
day: Unsettled weather. The tempera-
ture yesterday: Highest 50 degrees,
lowest, 80.