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| Bernhard von Bulow. |
Cortland Evening Standard, Friday, January 23, 1903.
DEFENDS THE KAISER.
Chancellor Von Buelow Replies to Herr Bebel's Speech.
SAN CARLOS AFFAIR MENTIONED.
Naval Expenditures Defended—Necessary to Protect Interests Abroad.
Berlin, Jan. 23.—The session of the reichstag was enlivened by a speech by Herr Bebel, socialist, and a reply by Chancellor Von Buelow, the member criticizing the government and the chancellor defending it.
The Venezuelan question was brought to the front and the bombardment of Fort San Carlos mentioned.
The chancellor in replying to Herr Bebel's criticism said:
"Herr Bebel has defended the singular behavior of the Venezuelan government against us with a degree of animation such as I have seen in no European newspaper. President Castro doubtless will read Herr Bebel's speech with the greatest delight at his morning coffee.
"Let me further remark that the question, at issue between Venezuela and the powers is not merely one of claims, but of the defense by the powers of their prestige, which has been impaired through President Castro's action and through the manner in which he repudiated, impolitely, to express it mildly, our just claims. We were therefore perfectly justified in proceeding jointly with Great Britain and Italy for the preservation of our prestige."
The chancellor then turned his attention to Herr Bebel's attack on the naval expenditures. He said: "When Herr Bebel says that naval officers, retired and on waiting orders, have written articles claiming that our fleet must be strong enough to annihilate the British navy, I answer him that this of course, is a fancy picture which is found in the literature of all peoples."
ACTION INCOMPREHENSIBLE.
Officials at Washington Unable to Find Any Motive For German Attack.
Washington, Jan. 23.—The continued bombardment of Fort San Carlos by the Germans seems quite incomprehensible to the officials of the administration in Washington.
They are casting about for a motive for this hostile action, but declare themselves unable to find one unless it be a simple desire on the part of the Germans to make a show of force and recover what little prestige may have been lost in the retreat of the ship Panther when she was compelled to retire after shelling the same fort several days ago.
This last act of the Germans, it is suggested, adds a picturesque feature to the whole blockading affair and gives to them an opportunity to demonstrate the effectiveness of Germany's naval strength on the Venezuelan coast.
The bombardment has created a decidedly unfavorable impression here and a feeling of genuine regret at a time when negotiations looking to a settlement of the differences between Venezuela and her European claimants seemed almost under way.
Has No Official News.
Berlin, Jan. 23.—The foreign office is impatiently awaiting official news from Maracaibo. The newspapers express amazement at the fact that the government had not arranged for prompt information, "particularly in view of the nervousness of public opinion in the United States."
THE PANAMA CANAL.
An Ultimatum was Served on Colombia Two Days Ago.
SHE QUICKLY CAME TO TERMS.
The Treaty Signed—United States Pays Colombia $10,000,000 and an Annual Rental Yet to be Agreed Upon—Acquires a Strip of Land Six Miles Wide from Ocean to Ocean, Also the Railroad and Two Towns.
Washington Jan. 23.—It is learned from an authoritative source today that the signing of the Panama canal treaty yesterday was the result of a communication sent by the state department to Colombia two days before, that was in effect an ultimatum. A week ago Secretary Hay sent a sharp note to Colombia urging a speedy disposition of the matter.
As a result, the treaty between the United States and Colombia for the construction of the Panama canal has been completed and signed by Secretary Hay and Mr. Herran, the Colombian charge d'affaires.
The signatures to this important document were affixed yesterday afternoon at Secretary Hay's house. The news leaked out late last night and caused great rejoicing among the friends of the isthmian canal project. For some time fears had been entertained that Colombia would stubbornly insist upon her own terms of rental before signing a treaty, and that it might result in congress adjourning without action on the subject. This would have involved delays of a year or two in the work on the canal. This week, however, Dr. Herran received full powers to conclude the negotiations.
While full details of the agreement will not be made public in advance of transmission of the treaty to the senate, it is known that leading members of that body have been consulted on its essential features and have approved them. It is, therefore, expected that the treaty will be ratified at the present session.
The treaty gives the United States control over a strip of territory 6 miles broad, stretching from ocean to ocean, and including the towns of Colon and Panama. This right is for 100 years with the privilege of renewal vested solely in the United States which really means perpetual control.
The United States also becomes the owner of Colombia's interest in the Panama canal and railroad. In return the United States agrees to pay Colombia $10,000,000, and an annual rental. The amount of this rental has been the chief obstacle in concluding the treaty, Colombia asking $600,000 a year, and the United States offering $100,000.
It is understood that a compromise has been reached on this point, whereby the amount to be paid Colombia annually will be determined by a joint commission.
The treaty contains full provisions for the police and sanitary control of the canal right of way.
IN CITY COURT.
An Arrest by Chief Barnes on the Charge of Forgery.
Charles Baker, who resides on Wheeler-ave., Cortland, was arrested today by Chief of Police Barnes [and] charged with forgery. It is alleged by Bert Dickinson, a milkman living northwest of the city, that Baker obtained $7 from him by signing the name of C. G. Stone to an order for that amount.
Baker has not been arraigned as yet. Baker is the lad that threatened to shoot his half brother, Albert Green, last summer.
Ella Wood, who was arrested yesterday for public intoxication and vagrancy, was not arraigned in city court this morning on account of illness.
A BUSINESS CHANGE.
F. M. Thomas Buys Out Interest of D. B. Baker in Baker & Angell.
The shoe firm of Baker & Angell has been dissolved by mutual consent, and Mr. Baker has sold his interest in the business to Fred M. Thomas of Rochester, formerly of Cortland, and son-in-law of C. L. Kinney of this city. Mr. Angell and Mr. Thomas will continue in the business at the same place, 79 Main-st., under the firm name of Angell & Thomas.
D. B. Baker, the retiring member of the firm, will continue the shoe business in some city other than Cortland, but he is not in a position as yet to state where this will be. In fact he has not decided upon any particular location, as he is considering several business propositions.
Mr. Baker and Mr. Angell formed a partnership ten years ago last March and started in the shoe business, locating in the Martin block, where the Morse Clothing company is now. Five years ago the firm moved to the present quarters. It enjoyed a splendid patronage and has been very successful.
Mr. Thomas, the junior member of the new firm. is well and favorably known in Cortland and vicinity as a stirring young business man. He was for several years a clerk in M. A. Case's dry goods store, where he was deservedly popular. During the past few years he has been connected with large business houses in Syracuse and Rochester. He is now in Rochester preparing to bring his household goods to Cortland.
A Big Gas Company.
The Interurban Gas Co. of Geneva has been incorporated with a capital stock of $100,000. Its plant will be located at East Geneva and it will furnish gas for Geneva, Fayette, Waterloo, Seneca Falls, Aurelius, Cayuga and Auburn. The greatest distance between these places is about 30 miles.
The Science Club.
Prof. E. C. Cleaves will give a talk upon the subject "Plastic Production and Reproductions," with practical work in demonstration, before the Cortland Science club on Saturday evening, Jan. 24. Prof. Cleaves' well-known work in art productions will give this lecture a double interest.
SIDEPATH COMMISSION
Reorganizes and Makes Plans for the Work of the Year.
The Cortland County [Bicycle] Sidepath commission held its annual meeting last evening, at which time the reports of the year were submitted and officers were elected. Dr. E. M. Santee, who was recently reappointed a member of the commission for five years, was re-elected chairman for the year, and H. L. deClercq was re-elected secretary.
As only three members of the commission were present at the meeting, no decided action was taken in regard to the plans for the coming season, but it is understood by the members that after the spring repairs are made the Glen Haven path, which is built as far as the village of Scott, will be completed to the county line, a distance of about 3 miles. Mr. J. H. Mourin, proprietor of the Glen Haven hotel, has agreed to build the remainder of the path, a distance of a half mile.
The treasurer's report shows a balance on hand of $82.77. Last year the commission expended a total of $1,396.94, of which sum $200 was paid for machinery. During the past year twenty-five arrests were made for violations of the sidepath laws and fines were collected in each instance. The greater part of the arrests were made on the path between Cortland and Homer.
As previously announced the annual state convention will be held in Cortland on Sept. 1 and 2.
QUESTION OF SALARIES
To Come up at Common Council Meeting Tonight.
There will be an adjourned meeting of the common council tonight to pass upon the amendments that will be asked for to the city charter. The city attorney at the last meeting was directed to draw up in proper form the amendments that were suggested preparatory to putting them in the hands of Hon. H. A. Dickinson to introduce to the [state] assembly. The city attorney will present these at the meeting tonight for action by the common council.
One proposed amendment is likely to appear tonight which was informally discussed on Tuesday night, but upon which no action was taken at the time. This is to fix an annual salary of $400 for the mayor, and $200 each for the six aldermen. When it was proposed on Tuesday night Mayor Brown expressed his opposition to hasty action on this line and asked that no action be taken till tonight. The request was acceded to.
Since the previous meeting a Standard man has inquired of the mayor what his attitude would be toward such a proposition and while he replied that he preferred not to say anything for publication till after he had expressed himself in a formal manner to the aldermen it was quite apparent that he does not favor such an amendment. He says that the pledge was given to the public when the village government became changed to a city that the latter would be the more economical. This pledge has been amply justified up to the present time. The common council has strained every nerve to pay up and dispose of the old deficit that was the heritage of the city from the village. This has been nearly accomplished. He feels that the city officials would be false to that pledge if a step were taken now looking toward salaries.
Some of the aldermen, it is thought, agree with these sentiments and some, it would be inferred from the informal discussion Tuesday night, do not. The result will be watched with interest. Of course any action taken by the common council will only be in the way of suggesting amendments for the legislature to enact.
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| Sig. Sautelle. |
SOLD THE SAUTELLE HOUSE.
Sig. May Dispose of His Circus to Run The Kremlin.
Sig. Sautelle, who recently purchased the Kremlin hotel in this city, has sold the Sautelle House in Homer to Charles K. Rowe, formerly of The Kremlin, who will take possession of the Homer property on April 1. George E. Rowe, the present proprietor of The Kremlin, will remain with Mr. Sautelle in Cortland and continue the management of The Kremlin. The consideration for the Sautelle House was $15,000.
Mr. Sautelle, who has been in the show business for years and who has made a splendid success in the venture, said to a Standard man last evening that he contemplated closing out his entire show outfit after the close of the coming season and begin to enjoy life. He said that if he did this he should make Cortland his home and give his entire attention to the hotel business. Sig. is thorough going in whatever he attempts, and he is as successful in the hotel business as he is at the head of a large show. In the meantime the interests of The Kremlin will be faithfully guarded by Mr. George Rowe.
BREVITIES.
—The newly elected officers of Cortlandville grange will be installed this evening in G. A. R. hall.
—The Fortnightly club will meet tomorrow afternoon at 3:30 o'clock with Mrs. George P. Hollenbeck, 10 Church-st.
—New display advertisements today are—The Corner grocery, butter and flour, page 4; Warren, Tanner & Co., Fur boas, page 5; Evangelist Davidson, page 5.
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