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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-07-27
DEMOCRATS FAIL TO AGREE
Senate Caucus on Wool Bill
Practically Fruitless.

Washington, July 2I-After three bours
OF discussion tonight tho caucus Of tha
Democratic Senator'S. according "a tho a.
nouncement Of the chairman Senator Mar.
TIN, failed 10 reach any further agrsernept
Than to support the Underwood bill and 10
await developments in the parliamentary,
situation 10 determine what action shall
he taken IN the way Of supporting any
other revision Of the wool schedule
II became evident shortly after tho he
ginning Of the discussion that the caucus
was divided hopclesSly. Much OF this I'M
certainty was due to distrust OF Senator
la Toilette, whose promises OF eupport I'm
the event Of compromise action was re-
Gardcd "a doubtful OF tulfment. In the
hope that a more definite agreement nigh,
he reached tomorrow before tho hour of
voting arrives. the Democrats made tho
oxpediency Of the moment their gospel and
decided 10 walt TO see what situation pro
sented itself before committing tbcrneaIve,
20 any line Of action after the House hill
had been rejected.
IT is practically certain however. that the
Democrats, s whole, will vote for the
Underwood bill when Il IL first presented
enough insurgcnt support can be obtained
10 put the measure through. II this fails
and the Smoot and La Toilette bills are
likewise voted down. a motion to recon
sidcr the House bill probably will be made
In this event the La Folatte bill. with
slight notifications. viii be offered rs a
substitute and viii receive some Demo-
cratic support. Whether or not this sub
terfuge will succeed is doubtful.
OF COURSE. II is expected that the House
Democrats will not accept tho Ia Toilette
bill as an amendment 10 the free list. and
that II viii be dropped in conference. II is
understood, however that the Senator from
Wisconsin will be satisfied with tho empty
prestige Of being the sponsor Of the only
wool BIZ 10 pass the Senate, and in consid-
GRAFTON of the bargain win deliver enough
iusurgent votes 60 approve tho free list
with the wool amendment Topped off. when
II comes back from conference. Whether
lie can control his already badly dismem-
bcrcd flock 10 that extent is doubtful.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-07-27
ACCUSES POSTOFFICE MEN
Publisher Says Lawyer Sold In
huence with Department.

Washington, July 26.-The charge was
made before tho House committee invesu-
eating the PostofIlce Department to-day
that Leonard Goodwin. n Chicago lawyer
and brother of Russell p. Goodwin, As
sistant Attorney General for tho Postoffice
Department. was exploiting mail order
houses throughout the country, telling
them he could arrange any trouble they
might have through a denial Of mail priv
ileges.
The change WAS made by r. G.. Lewis,
Louis, 10 whom was denied the second
class mail privilege. Lewis also asserted
that postofiice inspectors in ST. Louis had
been told 10 use whatever methods they
pleased Ito put Lewis out Of business and
ito shut Lewis up before the next cam
paign.' That was the campaign Of 1905.
Lewis said q Rochester. y. ". man had
written 10 him that Goodwin was the man
he ought TO employ to get him out OF his
troubles with the Postolfcs INSPECTORS.
This man told me- said Lewis, that
Goodwin himself wrote the letter"
Lewis testified that he employed detec-
lives, who went TO Goodvn's Office. repre-
senting themselves as in the patent medi-
cine mail order business. and In trouble
with the Postofflce officials. An affidavit
was presented. sworn to- by the detectives.
I'm which they said that Goodwin told them
he had handled thousands Of Asses Ike
theirs. and that nc could fix II so they
would not be bothered by inspectors. He
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-07-27
ARBITRATION PACTS NEAR
Treaties with France and Eng
land Almost Ready to Sign.

Washington. July est is believed here
that both the Franco-American and Anglo
American general arbitration treaties can
be made ready for signature by Saturday
or Monday next. a few technical a-Just-
ments are 10 be made in the text OF the
French treaty and those are being pre-
pared In tho State Department, which is in
constant cable communication with Paris.
The present plan IL 10 have the treaty
signed simultaneously in Washington and
In Paris.
The Anglo American treaty will he signed
at about the same time In Washington by
Secretary Knox and I'm Seal HaSbor. Maine,
by Ambassador Bryce. unless the smbasss-
dor should decide 10 come TO Washington
for the purpose.
The note from tho German government
containing its comments on the American
general arbitration proposal has not yet
been delivered 10 the state Department A.
notice was given from Germany several
days ago that IL had been dispatched. UNI
less II Is coming by mall the probabilities
are that il has been sent by cable TO Count
Bernstorff the German Ambassador. who
IS in one Of ths New Jersey seaside resorts
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-07-27
ANTI-RECIPR0CITy FUND
English Tariff Reformers Have
100000 to Spend in Canada.

Ottawa. Ont. July 2s.-1t Is stated on the
best Of authority that Parliament Will be
dissolved next week probably on Thurs
day or Friday. and that a general election
will take place some time between Septem-
her % and %. Reciprocity will virtually be
the sole issue.
The government is relying for success al
the polls on the popularity Of reciprocity In
tho rural constituencies They concedc that
the city constituencies are less promising.
Tho opposition. IT is stated. Is depending
largely on an unusually big campaign fund
70 which Canadian manufacturers British
imperialists and American opponents OF
reciprocity are expected TO contribute
1.-The Ottawa Free Press OLiberaD an
nounces tonight that A Canadian mem
ber of Parliament who has just returned
from England has brought from group OF
tariff reformers an invitation for the Ca
madam opponents Of reciprocity 20 draw
upon them for $4,000 for the campaign. II
is understood that the war chest OF the
government is likely TO be well lined.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-07-27
RECIPROCITY BILL LAW
Taft Signs Measure to Aid Our
Trade with Canada.
MANY CONGRATULATE HIM
White House Wires Kept Busy
Receiving Messages from
All Over World.

Washington July 2s.-President Tatt
signed the Canadian reciprocity bill at 3:lc
o'clock this afternoon. Secretary OF state
Knox, the Secretary OF Commerce ana
Labor. Charles Nagel; the secretary to the
President, Charles D. Hllles, and Repre-
sentative Lttleton, Of New York, several
newspaper men and many photographers
Witnessed the signing. AS he picked w
tho pen the President turned to Secretary
Knox.
Come over here. Brother Knox. ne
said, you are responsible for this
The Secretary Of State stood beside the
President as he placed his name OH the
parchment.
MS done" said Mr. Knox.
TITS done" echoed the President, as tne
two clsspcd hands across the desk.
TO give :he photographers chance. inc
President went through the motion OF sign
ing the act again a few seconds alterWard
Il didn't know there was so much IN
terest in il as this" he said. out -
lie was snapped wearing broad smile
TIE gold pen used by the President III
signing tho treaty was sent TO chairman
Ponrose Of the Senate Finance Committee
who led the fight for the bill in the Senate
Instructions for the administration OF Sc
much OF the law as Is effective until tue
whole agreement Is ratified by the cana
dian Parliament were telegraphcd 10 Gus
toms collectors along the Canadian pordci
to-day. The new regulations provide fof
proper Identification OF the imports tc
proyc they are Of Canadian origin and inc
state DEPARTMENT has been asked 10 In
str,ct consular officers in Canada 10 edo
their certificates TO the declarations OF 'ne
importers.
Until the Canadian Parliament ratihos
the agreement. only Section ?. which Gov
ers wood pulp. paper and paper board VIII
no effective The regulations under the
new law provide free entry to all sucn
imports from private lands or from crown
lands, provided no export tax mas oeci
levied. British Columbia. Ontario aho
Quebec impose export duties on WOOD
New Brunswick will do so after OCTOBER
CONGRATULATIONS on the passage OF th'
measure kept the White House Telegraph
wires busy all DAY. Messages came 10 me
President from friends all over the word
Secretary Of War Stimson and Genera
Clarence r. Edwards. close friends OF MI
Taft. cabled their congratulations from
Panama Secretary Of the Navy Meyer
and former secretary Of the Interior Il. A
Bsllinger sent warm messages.
Andrew Carnegie sent the Following
ncssar &c from Skiho Castle:
Cordial congra tulations upon deS"rV %
success Of your noble neishborly pol'F
Now for treaties; secure these, tneh resi-
No other worlds 10 conquer.
From James !. IIill came this message
Nv uarroest congratulations for YOU
steadfast support OF Canadian RECIPROCITY
I.s success will greatly benefit Whol'
country without injury 80 any part.
One Of the shortest messages was frolr
!. O. Sohmidlapp. OF Cincinnati. warn
friend % the President. now IN Europe
lie cabed one word
shake"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-07-27
COTTON BILL INTRODUCED
House Adiourns in Respect to Memory
of Representative Kipp.
CFrom The Tribune Bureau. J

Washington, July 2s.-Loud applause
from both sides Of the chamber greeted tho
Senate messenger who appeared In the
House shortly after noon today bearing
the Canadian reciprocity bill Speaker
Clark promptly signed the bill. which was
sent Immediately to the President. The
House then adjourned out Of respect to the
memory % Representative George w. Kip.
OF the 14th Pennsylvania District. whose
death in Nova Scotia yesterday was an
nourced to-day by Representative Rother-
mel Speaker Clark. as is customary
named committee TO attend tho funeral
which VIII take place in Towanda, Penn.
Representative Underwood formally in
PRODUCED to-day the bill revising the cotton
schedule which was agreed on by the
Democratic caucus Yesterday The bill
viii be reported 10 the House from the
WAYS and Means Committee tomorrow.
and debate on the measure will begin on
Friday. The House expects 10 pass the DiH
after four or FIVE days debate.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-07-27
MAY MODIFY RUSSIAN TREATY
Senate Seeking Protection fcr Amer
lean Jews in That Country.

Washington, July 26.-The alleged dis
elimination Of the Russian government
against American Jews WAS considered by
the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
to-day. Senator Culberson argued in sup
port OF hts resolution abrogating the treaty
of 1892. which regulates the commercial
intercourse between the two countries. The
point vas made that the actual cancells-
tior Of the treaty would mean the cessation
OF oficia and commercial intercourse.
Senator william Alden Smith, Of Michi-
gan, suggested modification Of the docu-
mcnts so ~ 10 prohibit discrimination be
cause Of race or religion No action was
taken.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-07-27
RACES CONGRESS OPEN
Lord Weardale Presides Over Delegates
from Fifty Countries.

London. July 26.-The first universal
Races Congress opened az the University
Of London to-day under the presidency OF
Lord Weardale. Fifty countries were rep
resented.
In welcoming the delegates the president
Said that the congress could he regarded
as an essential part in the great peace
movement which was taking possession OF
Tho conscience Of the world. lie hoped
that II would be the beginning Of moro
human contact between tho races, when
would gradually establish the eternal prin-
- -, ius,ice between man and man.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-07-27
TO OPPOSE SENATOR ROOT
w. +. Wakemsn Announces His Can
didacy to Farmers.

In an open letter issued yesterday Will
bur +. Wakeman, secretary Of the Ameri-
can Protective Tariff League, announced
his candidacy for tho United States Sen
ate to succeed Senator Root. The letter
reads.
As an uncompromsing protectonist re-
spectfully ask the support OF the farmers
OF New York State for the United states
Root. whose term OF Office viii expire on
March .. 1915
believe in equal and fair protection IN
each and every form Of American labor
and industry.
announce my candidacy AZ this time OF
account OF Senator Roots vote for the Ca
madam reciprocity bill. which provides for
free trade i'm American farm products.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-07-27
100000 TO SAVE M'NAMARA
Union Labor Men Asked to Raise Large
Fund for Alleged Dynsmiter.

Washington. july Is An appeal for q
$500 900 fund 10 defend J. ]. Mcnamara
the labor man accused Of dyns hitting. hss
been issucd by Secretary Morrison Of the
American Federation Of Labor 10 the two
million mtmbers Of lsbor unions.
lie suggests that each member contribute
q cents II also Is urged that tho oceeds
" Labor Day ordinations this year he
devoted 10 the legal defence Of the Nc
Namsrs case and the prosecution OF the
tldIaUDCTs."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-07-27

the amendment for wool revision into con,
ference with the aid OF the Democrats an"
out of the conference they hope 10 GET
compromise measure.
Both the La Toilette bill and the Rouse
bin will be defeated in the senate saiu
Senator Smoot rs he left the WHITE House
"'rhe insurgents in tho Senate cannot ac-
cept the House bill and the Democrats can
not accept La Folcttcs. We will adjourn
August 10 without touching the wool sched-
ila "
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-07-27
DISAPPOINTED BY WIRE CASE.

Washington, July 2s.--Oflcials OF the De
partment of Justice are disappointed by
the action of Judge Archibald. In the
United States Court in New York. Who
fined thirty-sevcn of the indicted wire Of
ncials an aggregate OF $1,000 despite
United Stntcs Attorney Wises demand for
isil sentences. They pointed out the case
against Tho wire men was almost paral-
lei TO the Addystone Pipe case Of several
years ago. IN which the Supreme Court
established precedent
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-07-27

named The Fireproof Magazine Of Chicago.
The records Of the Third Assistant Post
master General which are at your com
usnd will corrohOrate this statement
would Ike to hC summoned before your
committee TO make This denial under oath
and TO submit myself TO any examination
the committee may want TO ma Ike. Answer
NViuOua. MINI.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-07-27
e May Question Meat Men.

n is probable that heads Of big stock
ysrd companies in Chicago will lie called
as witnesses 10 explain the usc OF "larI''
(monciJ iu the Lorimar election Kelley
said representatives Of the Armour. Swift.
Morris and other concerns might cnlichtcn
the committee Kceley referred - gossip
that the s'ockvard companies played no
fevorites. but contributed 10 tho campaign
funds Of both sides.
The name Of Senator IA Toilette, OF Wis
consin vas brought into tho case Keeiey
testified that. thinking lie had made a mis-
take by dropping attempts 10 get the So
called Funk story before the FIRST Senate
Lor!mer Committee, after his counsel said
the committee would not receive hears4y
evidence. he came 20 Washington late in
February, 1911, 20 tell f. 10 Senator ia
Toilette
Il thought Senator la Toilette might pry
g. loose from Mr.. Kohlsaat.' said Kelley.
II b~gsn By telling Senator la Toilette I
was going 70 ten him in confidence and
after ] GOT through he said he would not
receive it in confidence"
WHY didn't YOU give your Information
TO Chairman Burrows or some member Of
the committee" asked Senator Gamble. a
member o. both the former and present
committees
II thought the other course better"
AS d matter of fact, you were ycry
anxious 20 have the vote on the Lorlucr
case postponed until a new Senate came
in, when there would be more Democratic
Senators. whom you thought might he on
posed 10 Senator Ioriuer remaining ia lie
sest2' inquired Hanccv
Kelley denied any such motive
St Paul. July 26.-Former Representative
]. 4. Tawney was in ST. Paul to-day and
after reading the testimony Of James Kee-
leE OF Chicago, given yesterday before the
Lorlner committee in Washington. sent n
telegram 20 Senator Dillingham; asking TO
be- summoned before TIE committee. The
telegram follows.
Have Just rcad The testimony Of Nj.
Kelley Of The Chicago Tribune" yester.
DAY. I want 10 have entered OF record
with your committee my most solemn and
emphatic denial OF ever having had any
connection either direct or Indirect with
the Fireproof Magazine OF Chicago OF any
other publication seeking mail or any other
privilege either from the Post once De-
psTtTlent or from Congress. That 1 hsta
ever been connected either directly Or IN
directly with 8ny firm Of lobbyists or other
representatives. OF said magazine OF other
publication. o. Of any other interest seek
ing such mall or any other privilege from
no government Ana thst I have never
been requested by the Freproqf Magazine
OF b. any one claiming 20 represent II 10
do ANYTHING either in Congress or Ia the
department in us behalf o. that ! have
over been offered or received anything from
gaiI FirepTuOf Magazine or other publlca-
ton either directly az indirectly. That I'M
81 : rcId NJ Keeieys testimony ! did not
know there W1s ln existence publication
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-07-27

told them, the detectives swore, that All
they would have to do would be to say -
the inspectors:
Gentlemen. We may have done wrong
I'm the past. but We are trying 20 live Up
TO the laws
Chicago, July 25.-Lconard Goodwin II \
Iavvor. with offices I'm North Dearborn
street, but he could not be found TO-DAY.
II was said that he hac gone out Oh Town
bueifpsq
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-07-27
s25o,oOo MORE TO RAISE MAINE.

Washington, July 26-Conercss shortl,
viii be asked by tho War Department "a
appropriate 10000 moro TO complete the
work Of raising tho battleshlp Maine I'm
Havana IIarhor. This VIII make a total
expenditure OF $4,000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-07-27
BRAZIL ARBITRATION ASSURED.

Washington, July 2s.-Tho Publications
Of the arbitration trdatv between America
and Brazil were exchanged hero to-day
after a lapse OF two years. The treaty be.
comes effective as soon as proclaimed by
the President
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-07-27
No Wool Bill Likely.

Information came 10 President Taft to-
day from Republican Senate leaders that
he need have no anxiety over the posi-
bility OF action at this session OF Congress
on bin revising the wool schedule Sen
ators smoot. Of Utah, and Crane. Of Mas
sachusetts. two ~ the leaders who talked
with Tie President. predicted tho adjomn-
mept Of Congress August IN. with all bills
proposing 10 revise the wool schedule de.
(cated.
Rumors came from the Capitol that an
attempt would no made by insurgents 10
tack an amendment revising the WOO,
schedule on the Farmers Free List. Wool
Is voted on In the Senate tomorrow; the
Farmers Free List comes mp August |. The
regular Senate leaders say the La Toilette
wool bill will not be supported by the Dem.
ocrats and the Democratic House wool bin
cannot hr accepted 10y the insurgents. Tho
insurgents plan however 1t Was said to.
dag. TO set the Farmers Free List Uil with
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-07-27
Senste Talks About Wool.

NJ the eleventh hour. with tho Democrats
q,lll undecided as 10 what course 20 fol-
low, the Senate to-day plunged into dis
cussion Of the wool schedule in prepara-
ton for tho vote that is to be taken to-
morrow Tho attention OF tho Democrats
WAS occupied for tho most part h. rapid
hope Of coming 10 an agreement regarding
the adoption Of a revised wool schedule
Only one OF thcm, Senator Myers, particl-
pated i'm tho debate 10 set forth his reasons
for supporting tho Underwood bill. which
merely were incidental to long eXpana-
ton Of his motives for the benefit of his
wool raising constituents in Montana.
The keynote Of the opposition TO the
Underwood bill on tho Republican side
was the futity of undertaking haphazard
revision Of tho wool schedule AZ present
when the Tariff Board Will present It's re-
port next December for the consideration
OF Congress at the next regular session.
Senator Smith. OF Michigan, presented a
letter from the Tariff Board stating that
it was investigating the woollen industry
Senator Townsend referring TO the Tariff
Board provision in the Payne tariff bill as
distinctly progressive feature. decried
the attempts at hasty tariff revision as
domoralizing 70 the already depressed
sheep and wool industry Of tho country
Mr.. Townsend ncttlcd tho insurgents by
comparing the logrolling Of former days
20 the political manoauvring being INDUCED
In By the insurgents and Democrats.
Is there to he logrolling again. he
asked. What other Interpretation can be
put upon the well founded rumors of secret
meetings that are being held in the Senate.
Politics seems to be the handspring Of &C
ton"
Senators Clapp and Gronna. who have
been mentioned as insurgent supporters OF
the Democratic bill both sprsns TO their
feet and demanded that Senator Townsend
name the Senators TO whom he referred.
This he declined to do. Senator Clapp said
the statement was unwarranted, and with
gravity said:
81 cannot believe that any Senator on
either side purposes to frame a tariff bill
with the idea OF embarrassing the Presi-
dent"
Senator Townsend passed over the re-
mark. but observed 'the country is pray
ing TO be relieved from the politicians"
Senator Dixon. with samples Of various
grades Of wool arrayod on the desks
around him, delivered a speech directed
against the "skirtng" provision. which he
said was a joker, the result of which was
TO reduce the actual protection on raw wool
to slightly more than five cents a pound.
although the nominal rate is eleven. Al
though an insurgent. he denounced the
Underwood bill as ruiuous 10 the sheep
raiSers Of the country. lie was followed
by Senator Hepburn. A. it was evident
tina; other Senators desired to speak on
the subject the Senate took a recess until
10 o'clock tomorrow instead Of adjourning.
10 provide opportunity for further debate.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-07-27

SUNDAYS NEW. YORK TRIBUNE
Mailed anywhere IN the United States
fer $500 a year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-07-27

DEMOCRATS MUST ATTENDED, is
a safe assertion there is 10 more unpopular
man in the House tonight than Rep
resentative Mann. minority leader, who,
good fellow though ne is, has made 1t clear
to Representative Underwood and the other
majority leaders that lie will raise the
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-03-03
PUBLIC SERVICE WELFARE
COMMITTEE REPORTS.

The welfare committee of the Public
Service Railway Company, Of which
John J. Burleigh is chairman, has is
sued a bulletin stating how s1,50o in
insurance policies were disposed of dur
ing January and February of this year.
Five employees Of the railway COM
pany expired during that time. Two
Of them were employed In the d
division, two in the Essex and n in
the Southern division.
The amount of insurance which the
beneficiary in each case received was
$500. as designated in the pension plan
adopted by the corporation
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-03-03
BOARD TO ACT
ON Mr.. SELBY'S DEATH.

A special meeting of the directors OF
the Newark Board of Trade was called
this afternoon by Curtis r. Burnett,
president, to take suitable action on
the death Of William Selby, the retired
pork packer, who died yesterday at the
home of his daughter, Mrs. d N.
Slowey, 1852 Mt. Prospect avenue.
Mr.. Selby was a member of the New
ark Board of Trade for thirty years.
The funeral will be held Sunday after
noon.
Following is the memorial adopted
by the directors:
AT a ripe old age death has claimed
an esteemed member, Mr.. William
Selby.
"A quiet, forceful character, upright
in business, progressive in thought n
action.
In his death the Board of Trade
loses one of its most faithful and