The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, November 13, 1901, Page 1

L] I nis Paper not | » be taken from e Lib)"ary_»¢»‘ VOLUME XC—NO. 166. SAN FRANCISCO, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER PRICE FIVE CENTS. ROOSEVELT OPPOSES REVISIO i NICARAGUA AOUTE WILL BE FAVORED Final Report of Isthmian Canal Commission Completed. Provides for the Construction of a Waterway to Cost $200,000,000. Powerful Combination Is Formed to Throw Obstacles in the Way of Legislation to Aid the Great Undertaking. RPN Spectal D CALL BUR 12.—Here are in the final | Commission, pleted to-day manageme for a canal of thirty tom of be provided the offset by 1k Colombia dependent ar- tates. icaragua and d by pared to the United the Nicaragua Combination in Opposition. f the commis- be thrown in the behalf of the Nica- understand that formed to defeat RATLROAD DIRECTORS WILL ACT IN HARMONY Conflicting Interests in the Burling- ton Management Finally Reach an Agreement. CAGO, Nov. 12—The Tribune will to-morrow regarding the meeting of rs of the Burlington road “It is understood that all ursday eleven directors have been agreed the Hill and Harriman intercsts. ed that three of the new ill represent the Harriman in- one the Rockefellers, one the ts and the rest will be on the It is also said there will be no in the management of the Bur- except that Dar- Miller will be elected second den a vacancy, and he will traffic director of the Hill road: uarters at Chicago. The Ch side change lington for the present, to fill cag rlington and Quincy road, the | uri lines of the Burlington and the r and Missour! River Rallroad aska will be leased to the Chi- Burlington and Quincy Company, will operate all the Burlington LEAES JEHANDAD KHAN MAKES TROUBLE ON TEHE FRONTIER Gathers Followers and Attacks en Afghan Post, but Is Put to Flight. 12—It is reported St. Petersburg corre- of the Daily Telegraph, “that Kahn, who fled from Afghan- an on the death of tho Ameer, has been ki trouble on the Indian frontier. He hered several hundred followers and tacked an Afghan post of 200 ps commanded by All Akbar near the All Akbar drove the rebels over frontier, losing one officer and nine ers killed, he British authorities, according to report, then arrested All Akbar, while five e the commis- | n its report | which will be the | vice | 1‘ — | | | | [ | L] [ | | “LES HUGUENOTS" 1S WELL RENDERED BY GRAU'S TALENTED OPERA SI house when Maurice Grau pre- sented “Les Huguenots” for the second performance of the grand opera season. The appearance of the auditorium was in striking contrast to | the opening night, when the flower of | fashion, culture and wealth thronged the | big building and -showered its approval on the famous artists who sang in “Lo- hengrin.” The indisposition of Calve, who was to bave made her first appearance here in “Carmen,” was the cause of the second night of the opera season being an “‘off night” in the matter of attendance. The sympathy of every one must be ex- tended to Manager Grau and his ener- getic associates, whose superb plans have been temporarily upset by the delicate throat of the “greatest Carmen of all.” There was no long line of carriages last night and vacant boxes and rows of seats told a mute story of the disappointment that soclety felt in the change of pro- gramme and the substitution of “Les Huguenots” for “Carmen” with only two davs' notice, There was no crush in the foyer before the performance or during the intermis- sions, and gorgeous gowns were conspicu- ous by their absence. | Ovation for Gadski and De Reszke. | Had Calve appeared, as originally an- | nounced, last night she would have been received by an overflowing house, for |every seat had been sold on Saturday |1ast. The news of the diva’s indfsposition, | made public on Sunday, caused ticket- | holders to change seats for next week, when Calve is expected to sing. Last night's audience was, moreover, a | | Jehandad Khan fled to Kurram Valley. | Habia Ullah has ordered the troops to | pursue Jehandad Khan.” i il German Shipping Endangered. | LONDON, Nov. 13—“An Amerlcan syn- dicate has purchased 10,000 shares of the stock of a Hamburg steamship line through a Vienna bank,” says a Berlin | correspondent of the Dally Mail. “The purchaser is thus enabled to demand at the next meeting a revision of the arti- cles of association in its own favor, There fect the singers. But a treat was in store for all present, for in the third act Madame Gadski, incomparable artiste that she is, with Edouard de Reszke, fairly roused the audience from its leth- argy and by sheer artistic work won round upon round of cheers and many curtain calls. Much interest was displayed in the first appearance of De Marchi, the tenor, who sang Raoul, and the favorites of last sea- son all received hearty recognition when the audience ““warmed up” to the efforts of the singers. Scotti, Journet, Suzanne Adams, Madame Van Cauteren, Miss Bauermeister, Jacques Bars and Miss Louise Homer were awarded . applause and curtain calls after the third act. Seppilli Conducts Masterfully. Seppilll conducted the orchestra and again proved himself a master of his craft. Y At the conclusion of the performance many of those present adjourned to the grillroom of the Palace Hotel and other fashionable places to enjoy midnight sup- pers. To-night “La Traviata” will be sung, with Madame Sembrich, Madame Van Cauteren, Miss Bauermeister, Campanari, Vanni, Bars, Dufriche, - Gilibert and Salignac in the cast. To-morrow evening “Tannhauser” will be given, with Madame Eames, Van Dyck, Viviani, Bispham, Bars and Loulse Reuss-Belce in the principal characters. “‘Die Walkure” will be given on Friday night, and “Faust” on Saturday after- noon. ‘“‘Manon,” with Sibyl Sanderson, is the bill for Saturday night, and ‘“La Boheme” is to be sung on Sunday night at popular prices. !is a general feeling here that the Ameri- can danger to German shipping is more serlous than has been supposed.” Paying Theatrical Venture, STANFORD UNIVERSITY, Nov. 12.— Treasurer Edwards of the Associated Students was remarkably successful financlally in his theatrical venture. The receipts from the performance of ‘““The Man From Mexico,” given at the Grand Opera-house under student body man- agement show that the treasury is more m:\n $400 richer through the transac- n. | ey FOUR PRINCIPALS OF THE METROPOLITAN OPERA-HOUSE COMPANY OF NEW YORK WHO SANG IN “LES HUGUENOTS” AT THE SECOND GRAU PERFORMANCE OF THE SEASON IN THIS CITY. o most part excellent cast afforded it by Mr. Grau last night, did not serve to fill the Grand Opera- house as Eames and “Lohengrin” filled it on Monday evening. The disappointment of the Calve Carmen naturally counted here, but there were not a few empty seats around the edges of the house, and there was a general air of “lights fled and garlands dead” about things. The enthu- slasts were resting after their tremea- dous efforts of the night before, and though there was spasmodic magnificerce about the performance, it must be con- ceded that as a whole it was not one to create a wild enthusiasm. The chorus fell distinetly short, both in quality and vol- ume of tone, even the favorite ‘“Rataplan’ song hardly getting a hand. It lacked spirit, swing, for the most part, though there were a few moving climaxes that lifted things choral to where they should be. Neither was the orchestra quite the sal instrument in Mr. Flon's hands as that from which Mr. Damrosch drew such satisfying harmonies on Monday night, lacking a little the swift certainty of re- sponse, the magic obedience to the Dam- rosch baton. Neither is “The Huguenots” ‘Wagner, for the matter of that. Still there is much that is genuinely beautiful in Lthe opera, gloomy grandeurs and pageantries of sound, the love music of Valentine and Raoul, the passing splendor of ‘“The Con- secration of the Swords” and other num- bers that will linger when even the bril- liant cast that now makes ‘The Hu- guenots” a possibility on a distinguished programme shall no longer have that power. Seribe was not at his clearest when he furnished the plot for “Gli Ugonottl.” As often as one hears the opera just so often is it necessary to get the libretto to un- tangle the plot, to know who is doing what and why. The explanatory demon is at his buslest during its progress, noth- ing save a Bernhardt drama offering him so rich opportunity. It was not difficult to disentangle Scottli from the crowd of nobles that appear in the opening scene, nor De Reszke, but the new tenor could not be so easily distinguished—by ear. De Marchi does not quite fulfill expecta- tions, as he was heard last night. So much was expected, however, that it is ‘perhaps not gurprising that he fell some- ! His voice lacks smoothness, roundness, though one big full high note— that the house rose to, by the way—gave indication that Signor de Marchi was perhaps mnot in best form. He lacks strength dramatically, but is a pleasing figure in the picture. ‘he plaudits last evening were mostly for Gadski, the well-beloved of San Fran- cisco, who sang the part of Valentine. It is a dear and beautiful note that Gad- ski touches. She has an eminently ten- der, human, woody-sweet voice, and her gentle graciousness lifts every part she sings to an exquisite distinction. She has power, too, and restraint, and gave last night a Valentine that, while it lacked the brilliance of Nordica's, had yet a quality more lovable in its tenderness. Mme. Gadskl was not long suffered to remain in ignorance of what the audience thought of her, being greeted immediately on her appearance with applause of the heartiest. She seems to be in excellent health, and will be heard again on Fri- day evening in “Die Walkure.” Scott! was magnificent as the Lomte de Nevers. Ye gods, but how the fellow can sing! He is aflame with inspiration and voiced like an Israfel who has turned his attention to opera instead of oratorio. The Comte de Nevers is a small part, true, but for sheer vocal and dramatic weight it overpowered everything in sight save De Reszke's Marcel, that was not always safe from comparison, either. De Reszke's Marcel is one of his number- less magnificences, and he used that big goat Z g A _'{_ By BLANCHE PARTINGTON, OCIETY was not fully represented | frigid one, and the lack of applause in HE ponderous splendors of | what short. last evening at the Grand Opera- | the first and second acts seemed to af- “Glf Ugonotti,”” even with the in abounding basso of his in soul-satisfying | fashion last night. It remains only to speak of Suzanne Adams, who slipped into our hearts last year just as she was leaving, in “Rigoletto,” and Mr. Journet, ‘who was not quite Plancon as Saint Bris “Miss Adams has matured in her art since her last visit here. Her voice has rounded, sweetened and galned poise, and her Marguerite di Valois evidences altogether a remarkable progress on the young artist's part since last year. She is still self-conscious, a little stiff in movement, but there’s every hope for the bright young American. Louise Homer's bright voice and smile were excellently used In the part of Urbain. To-night Sembrich, whose San Fran- cisco season was cut off in so untimely fashion last year, returns to delight in “La Traviata.” ’ NGERS —— Changeof Programme Caused by Calve’s Indisposition Affects Size of Audience Mme. Gadski and de Reszke Rouse Indifferent Hearers and Are Awarded Ovation | De Marchi, the New Tenor, Is Not Quite Up to Claims of Merit Made by His Manager Y “LA TRAVIATA” IS ATTRACTION THIS EVENING Violetta.......Mme. Sembrich Flora Bervoise.............. <+vev...Mme. Van Cauteren Annina....Miss Bauermeister Giorgio Germont........... . .Mr. Campanari Mr. Vanni a .Mr. Jacques Bars Marchese d’Obigny........ o «ess ... Mr. Dufriche Dottore Grenvil. . Mr. Gilibert Alfredo Mr. Salignac Conductor, Mr, Seppilli. Barone Duphol SERIOUS FLODDS FOLLOW STORM Ireland and the North of Britain Suffer Very Severely. LONDON, Nov. 12.—A tremendous storm, with torrents of rain, is sweeping the north of Britain and Ireland. There have been serious floods in Yorkshire. Several of the subu:bs of Dublin are flooded and elsewhere in Ireland great damage has been done by floods. Several fatal accidents have occurred, and rail- way communication is delayed. In some parts of the country the rain has con- tinued for thirty-six Lours. In the Man- chester district, although there has been much damage, the floods have been rather welcome than otherwise, as the mills had long suffered from the unusual drouth. The gale is still raging unabated to- night along the coast. Reports continu- ously arrive of shipping casualties, es- pecially on the Northumberland coast, where the storm is extremely violent. Three vessels were driven ashore to- night at the entrance to the Tyne. Four small vessels have been wrecked in the vicinity of Sunderland and another has been wrecked off Hartlepocl. Altogether nine persons were drowned in these dis- asters. rhe lighthouse on the Sunde:. land pler has been washed away. | The gale in tte Irish Channel is the | severest known for -iany years. Five essels have been wrecked in Kingston arbor, which is strewn with wreckaga. The mail boat Nord, which started from Dover for Calais at half-past 11 o'clock last night, ran down the light- ship off the new works of Dover pier. The crew of the lightship was drowned. At 5:15 o'clock this morning (Wednes- day) it is rumored in Dover that sixteen persons went down with the lightship. The Nord has gone ashore at the Fore- N OF TARIFF PRESIDENT 15 AGAINST THE PLAN Coming Message Will Urge New Treaties of Reciprocity. This Attitude Is Causing High Tariff Men Much Un- easiness. Prominent Business Representatives Seeking Closer Trade Relations ‘With the Dominion of Canada. Special Dispatch to The Call CALL BUREAU, 1406 G STREET, N. W., WASHINGTON, Nov. 12.—President Roosevelt in his message will discourage the idea of a revision of the tariff. He will not come out fiat-footed against it, but the inference will be very broad. He will touch on this subject in connection with his recommendations in favor of re- ciprocity. The President, notwithstanding reports to the contrary, will be very strong and urgent in favor of laws being passed that will make reciprocal relations with other countries possible. Pressure in favor of reciprocity con- tinues unabated and is causing high tarift men much uneasiness. Edwin G. Presion of the Boston Chamber of Commerce and M. S. Greenough of the Cleveland Cham- ber of Commerce, called at the White House this morning to perfect plans for a conference there to-morrow morning .at which representatives of commercial bodies in nearly all the Northern cities will be present to urge negotiations for a reciprocity treaty with Canada. Pressure for Reciprocity. . Members of this con tion arriving during the day met at 9 o’clock this even- ing to discuss definite plans, such as the selection of a spokesman, and, what is more impertant. a specific recommenda - tion which they will make to the Presi- dent. He may be asked to urge Cana- dian reciprocity in his message, or, what would be more effective, to take steps toward a remewal of the sessions of the High Joint Commission, which is still in existence. Of course this project has nothing to do with the Kasson treatles, for none of them relates to Canada, and the time for negotiations of new ones un- der the Dingley law has long been passed. But the President always has the right to enter into treaty negotiations, and un- der them would not be hampered in doing so by the limitations of the Dingley law, which left small scope for the operation of any treaty negotiated under its pro- visions. Urge Some Concessions. Greenough, in speaking of the interests of his city in the proposed reciprocity, | says that Cleveland is a great manufac- turing city of iron and steel and that the widest distributions of its products is de- sirable and necessary. The Chamber of Commerce has eady memoralized the High Joint Comm: on not to wait in ne- gotiating a treaty till the United Statea could secure the best side of every bar- gain, but to concede some things in the interest of the general welfare. Preston points out from his studies of the old treaty that much of the advantage is indirect and does not appear in the figures of exports and imports. Through reciprocity closer relations would develop, and this would lead to all sorts of mutual interchanges to the advantage of both countries. He says there is great misap- prehension as to the scope of this move- ment; that instead of being a Boston project it finds the warmest support in all our commercial cities and is national in ita backing. ALABAMA ELECTION RETURNS INCOMPLETE Fverything Indicates, However, That the New Constitution Has Been Ratifled. BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Nov. 12.—Partial returns from every county in Alabama indicate that the new constitution has been ratified. by nearly 30,000 majority. The black belt counties, where the larg- es* majorities for ratification are ex- pected, have been slow to send im re- turns, and when the official count Is made the majority may go as high as 32,000. All of the white counties have practically completed the count, and they voted for the new constitution by a small majority. General C. M. Shelley, leader of the opposition, declares that the State will cast a majority of at least 20,000 against ratification. He bases that estimate upon the returns from North Alabama, which show Increased majorities against the new conmstitution. DEWET IS LOCATED IN ORANGE RIVER COLONY | Boers Collect Under His Leadership and the British Move to Dis- perse Them. LONDON, Nov. 12—Lord Kitchener, in a dispatch from Pretoria, dated Monday, November 11, presents his weekly report and incidentally locates General Dewet in the northeastern part of the Orange River Colony. He says the Boers have recently been collecting under his lead- ership and that the British are now mov- ing to disperse them. Lord Kitchener gives the Boer casual- ties since November 4 as 63 killed, 105 land, but her passengers are said to be 1 sate, wounded, 104 captured and 4 surrem- dered.