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W PURE W VAlV & HOCH 110 Fourth Street Sole Distributors for Oregon. THE WHITE FLAG Bioemfontein Surrendered to Lord Roberts. BRITISH ENTER THE TOWN General French Threatened to Bombard the Place. STEYN FLED TO THE NORTHWARD People of the Free State Capital Gave the Soldiers a. Warm "Welcome. LONDON, March 14. The following ls the text of Lord Roberts' dispatch to the "War Office, announcing his occupation of Bioemfontein: "Bioemfontein, March 13, S P. M. By the help of God and by the bravery of Her Majesty's soldiers, the troops under my command have taken possession of Bioem fontein. The British flag now flies over the Presidency, evacuated last evening by Mr. Steyn, late President of the Orange Free State. Mr. Fraaer, member of the late executive Government; the Mayor, the Secretary of the late Governor, tho Landrost and other officials met me two miles from the town and presented me with the keys of the public offices. "The enemy has withdrawn from the neighborhood, and all seems quiet. The Inhabitants of Bioemfontein gave the troops a cordial welcome." The above dispatch, though dated Tues day, was not received at the War Office until 7:30 P. M. Wednesday. It was made public a few minutes before 9 o'clock. The delay ls attributed to tho field telegraphs not being connected with Bioemfontein Tuesday evening. Lord Roberts' dispatch caused a feel ing of great relief. The absence of the news, eagerly looked for, had provoked Eome apprehension during the earlier part of the day that the British had met with a chock before Bioemfontein, and anxious inquiries were made at the War Office and in the lobbies of Parliament. On the reception of the news, the Queen, at Windsor Castler tho Prince of Wales, at Marlborough House; Lord Wolseley ana1 others were Immediately notified.' At 9 o'clock, the War Office was almost deserted, the public having given up hop of further news until tomorrow (Thurs day). The appearance of the newspapers with the tidings caused great excitement along Pall Mall, at the service clubs and In the West End generally. Owing to the late hour, however, there were no demonstrations approaching tho slight est degree those heralding the surrender of Cronje and the relief of Ladysmith. It so happened that a torchlight proces sion, organized on an extensive scale for the widows' and orphans' fund, was parading South London, with bands and banners. This included a body of uni formed men, representing the British field forces, the surrender of Cronje and other inspiring Incidents. The routo was hung with flags, and stands were erected at numerous points for spectators. Natur ally, the appearance of the extra editions of the papers created a furore among the paraders, who greeted the news with cheers and the singing of the National anthem. At Windsor, the news was received with much joy. The Queen demanded that Jt be Immediately published, and she In structed her equerry at tho dinner table to send a note to the officers of the house hold brigade. The battalion was called on parade at 10:13 P. M. Major St Aubyn read Hgr Majesty's note and called for cheers for' the Queen and Lord Rob erts. The band played "God Save the Queen." The Lord Mayor announced the news at a banquet to the masters of the city com panies, which was In progress at the Man sion House. It was received with cheer ing, the company rising and singing "God Save the Queen." The evening papers in Liverpool. Man chester and Glasgow published special edi tions, causing Joyful demonstrations in those cities. PARTICULARS OF THE OCCUPATION. French. Threatened to Bombard the Torrn Unless It Surrendered. LONDON, March 15. A dispatch to the Dally Chronicle from Bioemfontein, dated Tuesday evening, March 13, says: "Bioemfontein surrendered at 10 today. It was occupied at noon. President Steyn, with a majority of the fighting burghers, has fled northward. "General French was within Ave miles of the place at 5 o'clock Monday after noon. He sent a summons into the town, threatening to bombard it unless it sur rendered by 4 A. M. Tuesday. A whito flag was hoisted Tuesday morning, and a deDutatlon of the town council, with "fav- l or Kellner, came out to meet Lord Rob erts at spltzkop, five miles south of the town, making a formal surrender of the place. "Lord Roberts made a state entry ai noon. He received a tremendous ovation. After visiting the public buildings he went to the official residence of the President, followed by a cheering crowd, who waved the British flag and sang the British na tional anthem. They were ln a condition of frenzied excitement. "Monday afternoon, previous to tho sur render, there had been a little sniping and shelling, but the enemy then retired. "Lord Roberts has headquarters at the President's house, and there ati many of the British wounded In the building." A dispatch to the Dally Mall from Bioemfontein, dated Tuesday evening at 7 o'clock, says: "We surprised and outflanked the en-f-my with irresistible force over night General French held the enemy north and south of Bioemfontein, while Lord Rob erts dispatched a prisoner on parole threatening to bombard unless the city surrendered. The townsmen became alarmed. President 'Steyn and the cnief members of the Executive Council fled and proclaimed Kroonstad to be the capital. Steyn fled to Winburg. At last only 3000 fighting men remained, and In the morn ing, many .finding themselves so weak ened, broke their guns. Others fled. The remnant still shelled General French at dawn, but the opposition soon collapsed. "Eight locomotives and much rolling stock were captured. The Boer organ'za tlon is collapsing, and the breach between the Free Staters and Transvaalers Is widening. Major-General Prettyman has been appointed Military Governor of Bioemfontein. Lord Roberts and his staff have ridden through the town and been everywhere cheered. The British national anthem is enthusiastically sung by the population, the shops are gladly opening, and there Is general rejoicing." FIRST HALF OF CAMPAIGN OVER. "What Roberts Has Accomplished la a. Month. LONDON, March 15. 4:30 A. M. The first half of the campaign ls over. Lord ' Roberts arrived at Modder River Feb- ! ruary 9. He entered Bioemfontein March 13. Thus, in little over a month, he has effected the relief of KImberley and Lady smith, the capture of General Cronje's force and the hoisting of the flag In the capital of the Free State. All this has been accomplished with comparatively trifling losses. It is small wonder that he is the hero of the hour In England. All the newspa pers eulogize him and congratulate the country. They talk of the Free State as ahvlng passed out of existence, as being now one of the shadows of history. It is not doubted that there may ba heavy fighting, but the genius of Lord Roberts is looked to for victory over all difficulties. His- grim reference to the "late" President Steyn is understood to show that there shall be no ambiguity in to the position assumed toward the re publics. The fact that Mr. Frazer, late chair man of the Free State Raad and leader of the opposition to Mr. Steyn, came with the deputation to surrender the keys is regarded as extremely significant of con Free Staters regarding the war. It Is said I ..To effect the exchangQ & outstand that President Kruger hates Mr. Frazer Ing. b0nd3 shouId be surrendered to tne tnnrUn "SSSSiiS? J-' VJl i Secretary of the Treasury In connection landers. The demonstrations of the wlth the terms o tnl clrcular; tn wll, S0"1? be acce-ted for that PurPe ln the order ?rt J of the surrender of them to him. and new ?t f inZHn nion ., t bonds beIn& Interest at the rate of 2 per mi.! VSS r'rS ww?? Ti V centum per annum will be Issued In the rapid advance of Lord Roberts, to learn I -L- - n... .u i. that the Russian military attache with ? .r,?f It, SS I I h nn-, hn r Mni,i i- th transmittal should accompany each pack- British, sent the following telegram to j the Czar: I am perfectly amazed at the energy in action and the endurance of i the British Infantry. I need say no more." There is still no news as to whether Lord Roberts ha3 captured any rolling stock. If he has not yet, then he will be obliged to welt until the' repairing of tho bridges over the Orange River enables him to bring rolling stock up. The British continue pressing their ad vance on the Orange River. The Boers still hold Bethulle Bridge on the north side of the stream, but their trenches are dominated by the British artillery. Heavy firing ls in progress, and there has been somo skirmishing. Lord Kitchener seems to be very suc cessful ln reducing the extent of tho Dutch rising. Xatnl Boers In Strong: Positions. LADYSMITH, "Wednesday, March 14. The Boers have been located ln several strong positions near the Junction of the Drakencberg and the Blggersberg Ranges. They have heavy guns .in position on Pongwonl Kop, at Hlatlkula, and ln the Ompntl Mountains, as well as- at Gibson's farnvneiir Gundyefeugh Pua, Geserali Hunter Jiow-eommands the division'. Both men and "horses of the relief column are completely recovered and now ln the pink of condition. The reconstruction of the railway from Jadysmlth to Dundee ls pro gressing rapidly. Kragrer's Defiance. NEW YORK, March 14. A dlapatcb. from President Kruger to the Evening Journal, dated Pretoria, March 13, 8 P. M., via Berlin, says: "The burghsrs will only cease fighting with death. Our forces are returning In good order to our line of defense on our own soil. The Natal campaign was longer ln our favor than we expected. The British will never reach Pretoria. The burghers, Steyn, Joubert and myself, as well as all the others, are united. There are no differences. God help is." Boer Reply to SalisbHry. LONDON, March 15. The Dally Mail lias the following dispatch from Pretoria, dated Monday, March 12: "Lord Salisbury's reply has "been re ceived, and a Boer refutation of the Brit ish contention is under consideration. It will deny that any annexation has been made, and It will declare that the occupa tion of British territory was purely strate gic. It will express the determination of tho two Republics to fight to a finish." Methnen Garrisoned Boahof. CAPE TOWN, March 14. The British troops under Lord Methuen have returned to KImberley from the occupation of Boshof, ln the Free State. Guns and 70.- t 000 rounds of ammunition were seized, and a strong garrison was left to guard the town. Six Boers were arrested there on charges of treason. Nearly all -the resi dents were wearing mourning, as the Boshof commando lost 200 men at the bat tle of Belmont. Disappointment at Pretoria. PRETORIA, Monday, March 12, via Lourenco Marques, Tuesday, March 13. Lord Salisbury's reply to President Kruger and Steyn causes bitter disappoint- mem, ano saw secretary iteitz says It means that the war will be fought to the outer enu. "Will Destroy Johannesburg-. NEW YORK. March 13. Montagu White confirms the rumor that the Boers will utterly destroy Johannesburg if forced to do so. Pretoria could not be defended, he says. If Johannesburg were permitted to remain. Xctt South "Wales' Tribute to Irish. SYDNEY. N. S. W., March 14. Tho Gov ernment has proclaimed St Patrick's Dav a public holiday as a tribute to the bravery . ...... au.u.oa i wiuuiii ...rica. NO EXCITEMENT IN' PARIS. Occupation of Bioemfontein Had Been Anticipated. PARIS, March 15. The occupation of Bioemfontein caused no excitement here. Most of the papers had anticipated the event, and they now think the war Is to enter a stage more rude than ever. The advanced press is indignant at Great Brit ain's Intention to annex the South African Republics. The Matin says: "The English are now going to under take the siege, not of a fortified tqwn, but of an entire country, which Is organized at the present time like a vast entrenched camp." On the other hand, M. Valfrey, the well known political -writer of the Figaro, con siders that the Issue of the war Is certain, despite the difficulties ahead. Referring to the declarations of the British Govern ment on the conditions of peace, he says: "They far exceed Lord Salisbury's orig inal engagements. As for the projects of American or European Intervention, these cannpt be taken seriously. Indeed, If the subject were less tragic, they would be laughable. If six days were necessary for Lord Salisbury to reply to the Kruger Steyn message, It Is to be presumed that he profited by the delay to assure him self regarding the attitude of the powers," EXCHANGE OF BONDS Secretary Gage Puts the New Law Into Effect. TREASURY CIRCULAR TO HOLDERS Regulations That "Will Govern the Settlement Signing of the 11111 by the President. WASHINGTON, March 14. Immediate ly upon receiving notice that the financial bill had been approved by the President, Secretary Gage issued a circular to hold ers of United States 6 per cent bonds of the act of January 14, 1S73; 4 per cent con sols of 1907, act of July it, 1&70, and Jan uary 20, 1S71, and 3 per cent bonds of 190S, of the act of June 13, 1S9S, in which their attention is directed to section 11 of tho act approved today. The Secretary con tinues as follows: "Under the provisions of this law, the department will be prepared to receive on and after this date, until further notice, any of the bonds issued under the acta above mentioned, and as early as practi cable thereafter will issue in exchange therefor a like amount of United State, registered or coupon bonds, bearing in terest at the rate of 2 per centum per an num a YlT"nvl1i1 Vv 4VtA o nnrfwnA f nLf J!?J the purpose for which they are forwarded and giving the address to which the new bonds and checks for the interest thereon shall be sent "Bonds held by the Treasurer of the United States In trust for a National bank f,?6 ndeed byiener addressed to ujc )cueiuiry ul me xreasury, accompa nied with the Treasurer's receipt, repre senting the bonds, together with a resolu tion of the board of directors of the bank authorizing the Treasurer to assign the bonds. "Registered bonds Inscribed in the name of an institution forwarded for exchange must be accompanied by a resolution of the board of directors of the institution, authorizing their assignment to the Sec retary of the Treasury for such exchange. The resolution must bear the seal of the institution, or if the institution has no seal, there must be furnished with tho re quest an affidavit setting forth that fact. "Upon acceptance of any bonds for ex change, under the conditions of this cir cular, the present worth of the surren dered bondo, to yield an income of 2 per centum per annum, will be calculated as to the date of their acceptance, except as provided m the next paragraph, and the sum representing tho difference between the present worth of said bonds arid their par value will be paid to the owner thereof in due course by a check drawn in his favor by the Treasurer of the United States. The settlement will include pay ment by the department of accrued inter est on the old bonds to the date of their acceptance for exchange, and a charge against -the owner for accrued interest on the new bonds from the date of their issue to said dato of acceptance. Bonds sur rendered upon which interest has been paid need not be accompanied by a deposit to cover such prepaid Interest, as the de partment will deduct at the time of settle ment any amount which may be due on account of unmatured interest, which has been prepaid. "Tho new bond3 will be dated April 1, 1900, therefore all outstanding bonds sur rendered for exchange and accepted for that purpose prior to that date will bear interest to April 1, and Interest on the new bonds will begin, and the present worth of such surrendered bonds will be calculated as to the said April 1. "The new bonds will be issued in denomi nations as follows: Coupon, $50, $100. $500. $1000: registered, $50, $100, $500, $1000, $5000. $10,000, $50,000. "All bonds forwarded! ror exchange will be regarded as the property of the per son, firm or institution in whose favor the new bonds are to be issued, and In each case the check in settlement of the present worth,' etc., above referred to, will be drawn ln favor of such person, firm or institution; but if the agent for warding the bonds shall desire and so request, the bonds and the check may be forwarded tp such agent's address for de livery to the owner. "Blank forms of application for the ex changes herein authorized and blank res olutions for use by Institutions have been prepared by the department, and may ba obtained on application to the Secretary of the Treasury. "In the exercise of the discretion given to the Secretary of the Treasury under section 11 or the act. he reserves the right to suspend the exchange of bonds above contemplated, whenever, in his oninlon! the Interests of the Government v h. best served thereby. The Secretary of tho xreasury aiso reserves the right to change the terms of exchange above set forth. either by requiring a bonus or premium, upon the 2 per cent bonds, or by requiring tho holders of bonds outstanding to sur render the same in exchange for the new bonds at a rata to yield an Income of more than 2 per cent per annum." Dally Treasury Statement. "WASHINGTON, March 14. Today's statement of the condition of the treasury shows (Available cash balance...! $134.9S5,9S9 tioia reserve i.-,n ono noi SIGXBD WITH A GOLD PEX. President Affixed His Signature to the Financial Bill. WASHINGTON, March 14. At 12:48 o'clock this afternoon the President af fixed his signature to the financial bill, j thus making It a law of the land. Repre sentative overstreet, who had the bill In charge, arrived at the White House about five minutes before that time, and was shown into the cabinet-room, where he was Joined by the President, who, after Inquiring If the bill had been compareJ , with care, affixed his signature to It At the- same time he recalfed to those who stood by the fact tlxit many of the Im portant financial bills which had been passed by Congress had been approved on the 14th of the month. He spoke of the Sherman act, the resumption act and now the bill which was before him. In signing the bill, the President used a new gold pen and holder, which Overstreet had brought with him for the purpose. Sheathing: of "Wnrsltlps. WASHINGTON, March 14. Secretary Long will send to Congress the report of Rear-Admiral Hlchborn, Chief Construct or of the Navy, recommending that the battle-ships and armored cruisers al ready authorized bo sheathed and cop- pered. Ho will also send the dissenting report of the other members of the Board of Construction. Admiral Hlchborn declares sheathing is necessary, more especially In view of 'the colonial acquisitions of the Unlted.States and the greater prospect of tropical serv ice. Replying to Rear-Admiral Samp son's criticism, he quotes a report from Naval Constructor Gilmore, who says that several shipbuilding firms ln England are sheathing armored and1 protected cruisers for the British Government Mr. Gilmore takes issue with the statement made by the majority of the board that only a few vessels have been sheathed ln the last-10 years. . e COLONEL -WALLACE DEAD. His llIneHu Resulted From "Wounds Received in the Philippines. WASHINGTON, March 32. The War Department has bee1 informed of the death at Fort Huachuca, Ariz., yesterday of Colonel Robert B. Wallace (First Lieu tenant, Second Cavalry), commanding the Thirty-Seventh Volunteer Infantry. (Colonel Wallace was born In Illinois and was appointed to the Military Acad emy from Montana. He graduated ln ISOO, and was assigned to the Second Cavalry, as a Second Lieutenant. He as sisted ln the organization of the First Montana Volunteers, was appointed Lieutenant-Colonel of the regiment, and ac companied it to the Philippines. He was severely wounded In the action at Calo ocan, February 10, 1899. Major-General MacArthur recommended him for brevet Colonel of Volunteers, and brevet Captain and Major, United States Army, "for gal lant and meritorious services In the bat tles of February 5 and 10, 1S99, In front of Manila, and at the crossing of the Rio de Grande de la Pampanga, April 27, 1S99." Subsequently he was appointed Colonel of the Thirty-seventh United States Volunteer Infantry, but on ac count of continued illness, resulting from wounds received in battle, he was com pelled to return to the United States for medical treatment, and was at Fort Hua chuca, Ariz., on sick leave when he died.) BROTHER AND SISTER DEAD. Rev. Tli o mas K. Beccher and Mrs. Mnry Foote Beccher Perkins. ELMIRA. N. Y., March 14. The Rev. Thomas K. Beecher, the eldest and last surviving brother of the Rev. Henry Ward Beechtcr, died here today, aged 81 years. Mr. Beecher was stricken with paralysis while on his way home from church last Sunday. HARTFORD. Conn., March 14. Mrs. Mary Foote Beecher Perkins died today at the home of her son, Charles E. Per kins, aged 9-1 years and 9 months. She was the daughter of Rev. Lyman Beecher and his wife, Rosalia Foote. Mrs. Per kins was a sister of Rev. Henry Ward Beecher and of Harriet Beecher Stowe, and a half-sl3ter of Mrs. Isabella Beecher Hooker, of this city, and of Rev. Thomas K. Beecher, of Elmlra, N. Y. .Tnmcs G. Smith. NEW YORK, March 14.Jamea G. Smith, president of the Telegraphers Union and an inventor of telegraphic de vices, died at his home today in this city, aged 69. e THEHOLLAKD'S PERFORMANCE ConGrression.il Party "Witnessed an Exhibition by the Submarine Boat. WASHINGTON, March 14. A large Con gressional party. Including members of the Senate and House 'committees on na val affairs, today witnessed the perform ance of the Holland submarine torpedo boat The party was accompanied By As sistant Secretary of the Navy Allen, Ad miral Dewey and other naval officers. Tho President's yacht the Sylph, conveyed them down tho Potomac to a point near Mount Vernon, where the torpedo-boat, after engaging In some preliminary ma neuvers, made her dives. Tho party on the Sylph followed alongside and noted the progress of the boat's movements. On her first dive she remained submerged for 10 minutes, going ln a stralght-away course approximately a mile. Coming up after this run, she discharged a torpedo from her torpedo-tube at an Imaginary en emy's war vessel and then, turning, dived again immediately and came up somo dis tance away. Following this, she made a succession of short dives, being sub merged In all four or five times. Mem bers of the Congressional party, after their return to tho capitol. said they con sidered the exhibition a success, so far as this could be determined without be ing on board the boat a ii HAGUE CONFERENCE AFAILURE N'orio of the Powers Have Ratified the Conventions. WASHINGTON. March 14. In diplo matic circles here an unpleasant sugges tion has been thrown out to the effect that The Hague conference has resulted in complete failure, and that even the lim ited programme agreed upon Is never to be perfected. The basis for this belief is tho fact that up to this moment It ls not known officially that a single one of tho powers represented ln the conference has ratified the three conventions pre pared there. The treaties themselves re quire that each of the participants In the conference shall be notified whenever the other parties ratify the convention. Up to this time no such notice has reached this country. So far as the United States Government is concerned, only one of the treaties has been ratified by the Senate, and even ln that case the formalities .have not been carried to completion. It Is probably, however, that the appearance in Washington of the "newly appointed Dutch Minister, bringing with him the official copies of the conventions, may result In further action by the United States upon them. i a CAMPAIGN DOCUMENT. Administration's Defense Puerto lUcnn Bill. of the INDIANAPOLIS. March 14. Tho Sen tinel tomorrow will say: "One of the most pronfihent Republicans in Indiana, who has just returned from Washington and who Is known to be very closo to the Administration, is authority for the statement that a defense of the Puerto RIcan tariff bill Is being prepared that will show the politicians that the enactment of the bill, instead of being a blunder, was the shrewdest campaign move of the age. He says this defense Is in the hands of Senator Frye. who will spring it in the Senate in due season. It will be shown, he says, that the sugar and to bacco trusts were opposing the bill with might and main, and that their demand was for free- trade with all the colonies. It wllf be further shown, he says, that It was the Intention of the . trusts to "squat" la the colon'es and flood America with their cheap products, which would have the effect to drive countless thous ands of laboring men ou of house and home. Even the approximate reduction In wages of American laboring m-n is be ing figured for campaign purposes, he says." KEDFORCHARTERS Applications From Five Oregon and Washington Banks. COME IN UNDER THE NEW LAW Umatilla Indiana at the Rational Capital Xo Grazing' Leases Grant edDouble Minimum Land BI1L. WASHINGTON. March 14. Banks at Medford and Cottage Grove, Or., have filed applications with the Secretary of the Treasury for Federal charters, as well as banks of Chehalls, Ballard and Monte sano. Wash. These banks come ln under the provision of the new currency bill which allows national charters to banks with a capital of $25,000 or more. These charters will be issued Immediately. Umatilla Indians In "Washington. William Parsons, of Pendleton. Is ln Washington, accompanied by Shawaway, chief of the Cayuse band of Indians orr the Umatilla Reservation. The chief of the Umatillas is expected ln a few days. Parsons and the Indians came to Wash ington to secure some amendments to bills Introduced by Senator Simon and Representative Moody, providing for the sale of certain Umatilla lands and for confirming the title of mixed-blood In d'ans to certain lands. Parsons and thd chief will call at the Indian office soon, where the bills are now being considered. Senator Simon and Representative Moody say that they have no desire to press any legislation which Is not for the Interests of all concerned. Representa tive Moody has been pressing these bills before the Indian office, but has finally secured a favorable report with minor amendments from the Indian Commission er on the bill for selling the unsold Uma tilla lands. The Commissioner, however, ln line with action taken by his prede cessors, has reported adversely on tho mixed-blood bill, and there ls little hopes of this bill passing. Oreeon Amendments to Indian Bill. The Indian appropriation bill, as re ported to the Senate, contains the amend ments offered by Senator McBrlde, name ly, $7613 for water works, electric system, etc.. at Klamath; $20,000 for a brick dor mitory at Salem and a provision that the Slletz and Alsea Indians recelvipg their share of treaty payment shall not pay interest on the remaining funds. Superintendent Transferred. Owing to the conflicting Interests, that exist at Warm Springs and the 111 feeling between the agent and superintendent. Superintendent Davis has been transferred to another agency. No Grazing Land Leases.' Commissioner Hermann says tha no leases have yet been granted for grazing sheep upon any of the reservations, either" In Oregon, Washington or other states. This matter Is still the subject of discus sion In the department. Advance in Price of Armor Plate. The last two Congresses have refused to purchase armor plate, one holding out the price of $300 per ton and the last for $400. It ls now certain that Krupp plate, which is agreed everywhere to be the best, cannot be purchased for less than $543 per ton, and that is what will have to be paid for the vessels now under con struction. There was a time when con tracts could have been made for $400, but the increased price of materials has made it impossible to get it at that figure. Till man and Chandler were chiefly responsi ble for preventing the purchase of armor plate In the former bill. Providing for Lee and "Wheeler. The proposition to make Generals Lee and Wheeler Brigadier-Generals of the regular army and retire them at that rank ls again considered, and It Is said will be executed next June on the retirement of Major-General Merritt Double Minimum Land Bill. The house committee on public lands today took up the double minimum land bill on motion of Representative Moody, but did not finish its, consideration. Rep resentative Brundldge, of Arkansas, vig orously opposed the bill. At Moody's re quest, the bill was made a special order for the Saturday meeting of the commit tee, when he hopes to have it favorably reported. Astoria Customs Bill. The ways and means committee today, after hearing a statement by Representa tive Moody, favorably reported to the House the bill passed through the Senate by Senator McBride granting the privi lege of Immediate transportation on dutia ble goods to Astoria. When this bill la reported on the calendar. Chairman Payne says there will be no difficulty in securing Its passage. Tonjrue "Wants a High Tariff. Representative Tongue ls rather in hope that the Senate may amend the Puerto RIcan bill by putting the rate of tariff back to the original figure of 25 per cent and says that If It were so sent to tha House he would gladly support it Ha becomes more strongly convinced every day that imposing this tariff Is the proper and only course to pursue. Using Timber on Mineral Lands. Senator Stewart today reported to the Senate Senator Simon's bill, which per mits citizens of Oregon, Washington and California to fell and remove for build ing, agricultural, mining and other pur poses timber growing upon the mineral lands of those states. In form the bill was changed so as to attach the names of these states to the original bill, which Included all Western states except these three. As amended, the bill will pass. Congressman "Watson Lectured. Representative Watson, who has just been, renominated for Congress, has re turned from Indiana. Watson was one of the men who was against the Puerto RIcan tariff bill, but finally allowed him self to be whipped Into line. If he has another opportunity to vote on the bill he will vote for a free-trade proposition. He says that there ls no way to head off the sentiment ln Indiana upon this sub ject The people think that it ls a great outrage, and do not in any way consent even to the retention of the principle of protection aglnst Puerto Rico. While Watson was renominated, he found the people talking very pointedly to him re garding his course, and he is now advis ing other members of Congress to come In out of the .wet Heir of Millionaire Smith. NEW YORK, March 14. Among the pas sengers that arrived today from Liverpool on the White Star Liner Oceanic, was George N. Cooper, of Elgin. Scotland, heir to half the estate of $50,000,000 left by George Smith, the pioneer banker of Chi cago. Mr. Cooper was accompanied by Mrs. Cooper, who also inherited a share of the estate. Mr. Cooper shares with J. H. Smith, the "Silent Man of Wall Street," the entire fortune, after a few minor lega cies are paid. In all probability he will receive more than $22,500 000. He was a life-long friend of the old millionaire, al though much younger. i. r