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- ' t - '. Kptwa VOL. XLL NO. 12,583. PORTLAND, OREGON, THTJKSDAX, APRIL 11, 1901. PRICfi FIVE CENTS. J . ' 1 ' 11JLIJLI JL t L LJl LUI JSPlliK " IJJIr 1 11 WRITE US BEFORE PLACING TOUR ORDERS FOR RUBBER BELTING, PACKING AND HOSE CRACK-PBdOF, SNAG-PROOF MINING BOOTS. Rubber acid Oi!-Cioth!ng, Boots and Shoes. HEADQUARTERS FOR ADL KINDS O F RUBBER GOODS. Goodyear Rubber Company R. H. PKAEE. President. IT. M. BHEPJLRP. JR.. Treasurer. J. A KHKPAKD. Secretary. 73-75 FIRST ST. PORTLAND, OR. ' If $f8w GOOD FROM END JO END. Beau Brtimmell THE BEST NICKEL CIGAR ON THE MARKET BLUMAUER-FRANK.BRUGXO. POfeTLAND, OREGON FRENCH ARE HAPPY Russia Gives Another Proof ' of-Her Friendship. FESTIVITIES, ilN -THE RiyiEBA -r stows gl4 haw's Pure Malt America's ORIGINAL Malt WHISKY .Without a Rival Today BlOmaOer & KOCh, I08 and 1fturth Street So! Distributers for Oregsn arm Steel Ranges, Steam Heating Boilers, Hot Water Heating, Boilers and Heating Supplies q. Mcpherson Heating and Ventilating Engineer 47 FIRST STREET HOTEL PERKINS Hfth and Washinfiton Sts. - . . . PORTLAND, OREGON EUROPEAN PLAN . , Rooms Single 75e to 5L50 per day Ftrnt-Cla.au Check RentanrRat RoomsDouble.. $L0Q to 52 03 per day Connected With , Hotel. - jRooms, Family. $1.50 to 53.00.per day ' - h J.f.DAVJESPres. Q T. BELCHER Sec. and Tr. St. Charles Hotel CO. ONCORPDRATED). FRONT AND MORRISON STREETS PORTLAND, OREGON American and European Plan. American plan ........?l.25. $1.60. $1.75 European plan 50c 75c, $1.00 A JUST ARRIVED BEDDING PLANTS A Complete Assortment, Also, of FLOWER SEEDS PLANT FOOD and GARDEN SUPPLIES BUELL LAMBERSON'S SONS CORNER FRONT AND YAMHILL STREETS - M M ( I M t M H t M t M M t M M t Coriosity and. Irtquisifiveness Go hand in hand. Through them we have discovered that the average piano Is -worthless, because It is never played upon. If you are the owner of a piano of this kind -we -can hep you to gret ydur money's -worth out of it That's what the Pian ola is for. Be inquisitive enough to come -in and hear It. Incidents at "Villef raache ' Not Eclipsed hy tlie Fetes at Toulon ' Meeting? of Xonbetand the , DaXce of Genoa PARIS, April lO.-The Important festiv ities attending President Loubet's visit to the Riviera- -were brought to a climax today in the double naval demonstration at "Vlllef ranche and Toulon. Both proved splendid spectacles. The profuse decora tions at Toulon, the flotillas of pleasure boats flitting- about the harbor, the gaily dressed warships lylttg in the road stead and, the animation of the Immense crowds of strangers jostling one another in the streets and along the wharves Im parted a color and plcturesqueness to the scene which outvied the situation st ViUefranche. The French people, how ever, derive as much pleasure from the incidents at "Villefraache as from the meeting of M. Lotbet and the Duke of Genoa at Toulon. "The Russian squadron," says Le Jour nel des Debats, "saluted the President on his departure for Toulon so that Russia will be associated as completely -as could be desired with the fetes on the Riviera. Those who have "spoken about the cool ness of two friendly and allied countries are now compelled to admit that they took the desire for the reality. Those who contended that Russia wished to manifest hostility toward the Franco Italian rapprochement now have proof to the contrary in the ract that the Rus sians came to salute the President at tfie very moment when the fetes at Tou lon, sealing this rapprochement, were about to take place." M. Loubet fully appreciates the value of the French set word "ally" In connec tion with? the relations of! France to Russia and he again took an opportunity to pronounce it on board the Alexander II this morning. When accepting tea .from Admiral Blrlleff, ne said: "I am "Very much pleased that His Majesty the "Emperor has sent a squad ron to salute the President of the French Republic I am very grateful for this mark of respect and I raise my glass to the health of their Majesties the Em peror and Empress, and, to the friendly and allied Russian Nation and to the prosperity of the Russian Army." Admiral Blrlleff suitably responded, toasting "The President of the French Republic, the prosperity of La Belle. France, my second fatherland, and the glory of therencb-Navy and Army" ""The 'ceremony of decorating -Admiral Blrlleff with the cross of the Legion of Honor was performed In the presence of the whole crew. M. Loubet then em braced the Admiral and expressed regret that the previously fixed hour for his arrival at Toulon prevented him making a detailed Inspection of the Russian flagship. All the officers of the flagship were presented to M. Loubet who shook hands -with them all. The Alexander II -was the first to fire a parting salute as the St Louis steamed out of the bay and the crews manned the Russian warship "when the St. Louis passed, shouting seven times, "Viva la Republlque," or raising some kind of hurrahs. Simultaneously the trumpets blared and there was a great beating of drums. After M. Loubefs departure, Admiral BIrlleff entertained the local officials on board the Alexander II. The general programme at Toulon was carried out without a hitch. The Duke of Genoa and the Italian officers and sailors met with a flattering welcome, the French seamen fraternizing with the Italians on shore. Every desire was shown on both sides to cultivate a mu tual good feeling. Extracts from the Italian press evinc ing satisfaction over the events at Tou lon and expressing the belief that these will result in drawing the two countries together are extensively reproduced in and indorsed by the French press today. the Spanish nallon. The President's third toas was. Introduced as follows: "Will the 'officers at the navy of His Majesty, the Emperor of Russia, whose flag has been acclaimed here amid never to be forgotten festivities, and will the foreign officers .deputd to come to Tou lon, -who have- been pleased to sit at this table beside their French comrades', per mit me to associate them in a toast -which I propose to the- officers and crews of our nacy? The soma spirit of honor, the came habit of discipline and the same passion for danger, have established a noble brotherhood among the navies of all nations. It is only Just to unite them in one and the same tribute for the ex amples, of solidarity and abnegation which they give to humanity? GIFT TO 'ARMOUR INSTITUTE One Million, VoTJats Front the Wid ow and. Sea of Its Founder. OHICAdO, April 10. Armour Institute, in this cily, -which owes its existence to the late Philip D. Armour, will tomorrow receive an addition to its endowment of Sl.OOO.OOOj'the, money coming: from Mrs. P. D. Armour, ahd'J. Ogden Armour, the widow and son of Its founder The an nouncement of the proposed gift "was a. surprise even to the officials of: the insti tution,'' It is expected that tie money will be used to extend the scoe of the Institution In electrlcaland chamicai en gineering. The institute is nawn a very prosperous condition, having an endow ment of 52,500,000, all of --which ifcas given b the late Mr. Armour. A part of the increased endowment will be used to ex tend the facilities of the institute, it be ing difficult for it at present to accommov. date all the students desiring admission. An added interest attaches to, the do nation from the fact that P. D. Armour, at his death, failed to make any provision In his will for the School of Technology, which he founded, and which .had gained a reputation that vied with any other of its character in the United States. There was genera! surprise manifested at the time of the probate of JMr. Armour's will that the Institution which borehla name, and which had been considered by his friends as one of his .hobbips, .Jciad been practically ignored. It fas asserted at the time that Mr. Armour, confident that his family would regard the school as a sacred trust, had determined to leave Its future in their hands, 'without any hind rance, and it was said that the institute would not be allowed to suffer and de teriorate by his family. 'The truth of this was demonstrated today. The declaration will not in any way re tard the negotiations looking- to the af filiation of -the Institute with the Univer sity of Chicago. It Is understood that J. Ogden Armour is to make the institute the greatest of Its character in me chanical engineering in the worjd. The money will not, however, be devoted to that branch alone. The ciyll engineering course particularly will be augmented. 8 WRECK ON A NEW ROAD. BOTHA WANTS PEACE Reopens Negotiations With theBritish. DEWET IS NOT CONSULTED The Boer General, Learning That tke if i Free-Stater's Intellect al Weak ened, Assumed Full Responsibility. ?APE TOWN, April 10.-3eneral Botha has' reopened negotiations with the Brit ish for peace. It is understood here that although General -Dewet in his re cent interview with General Botha, re- Mr. Knox, and directing that his commis sion be recorded. The regular business of the court then proceeded, and after remaining- for a short time as witnesses of the routine, Mr. Knox and Mr. Richards withdrew. Attorney-General Knox took formal charge of his office today. During the afternoon the officials and clerks of the Department of Justice were presented to their new chief. It Is said that Mr. Knox will spend a large part of the Summer at his desk, and that in all probability he will not accompany the President on hl3 western trip. TRIAL OF RIPLEY.' Sensational Testimony by Ex-Governor Bradley, of Kentucky. FRANKFORT, KyiT April lO.-Bx-Gov-ernor W. O. Bradley, who was chief counsel for ex-Governor W. S. Taylor In the gubernatorial contest before the Legislature last year, gave sensational testimony this afternoon In the trial of Captain Garnett D. Ripley, who Is charged with conspiracy with others to bring about the murder of William E. Gobel. Mr. Bradley detailed a conversa tion which he said he had with Captain Ripley while the latter was In charge of his military company during the occu- GENERAL LUIS BOTHA Cars Derailed and Burned on, South ern Pacinc Coast Division., 6AN2HGI expressfrpm R, C, AJpiHllflUyThfejilfl js Angeies running;'" M. B. WELLS, Northwest Aijtnt fcr the Aeolian Csmpin Aeolian Hall. 353-355 Washington Street cor. Park QUARREL IN HAWAII.1 Controversy Between "Governor and Lower House. HONOLULU, Aprtl5.-L.The House of ; Representatives has engaged in another controversy -with Governor Dole. The executive yesterday sent a communication to the House, replying to a request for data, and the Housje ordered its clerk to return the documents to the Governor with notice that It -was "not In proper shape," because It was signed "Sanford B. Dole," without title belnc affixed to tb signature. This action was taken because the Governor recently sent a resolution back to the House oa account of Us be ing uncertified by the secretary. In his letter the Governor declined to respond to a call for general informa tion on subjects connected with proceed ings of the Executive Council, stating that he required specific demands for certain data, and that there did not appear to be any. subject before the House on -whlcn data -was needed by the members. On receiving his returned'communlcation, the Governor sent another note to the House, merely acknowledging it, ana signing again, according to his custom, with his name only. In the Senate, a liquor dispensary bill is thought to have received a knock-out blow. It was unfavorably reported on by a committee to which it was referred, and a majority of the Senators are thought to be against it The steamer Upolu. a small inter-island vessel, owned by Hind, Rolph & Co., Is reported on the reef at Puku, Hawaii. The news was sent to Honolulu by wire less telegraph from Maukona, and no par ticulars have been xecelved. She is a. 100-ton steamer that has long been used between the islands THE LOYAL LEGION. Congress und Reunion Opens in Washington. WASHINGTON. April 10. The ninth quadrennial congress of the military or der of the Loyal Legion and the fourth general reunion of the order convened here today with 157 members present Amendments to the constitution, offered by the various commanderles, were re ferred to a committee of seven which met late this afternoon. At noon the members proceeded to the White House, where they were received hv- tho -Pr-acf- dent After the presentation the soldiers sang "Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean " The President joined In the chorus and appeared as eninusiasuc as the rest It was decided, on motion of Companion Smedburg, of the California Commandery, to hold the next quadrennial meeting at San Francisco. The date for the meeting Is provided for by the constitution of the organization and will fall on the Wed nesday succeeding April 9. Suicide of a Kerr York Broker. NEW YORK, April 1G.-Benjamin Forst, a broker and member of the con solidated exchange, committed suicide to day In the Hoffman House. After a night of meditation, spent no one seems to know where, he went to the hotel at 5 o'clock this morning. A bottle which had con tained carbolic acid was found in the room. Mr. Forst had outstanding debts at the close of business on the 'exchange yesterday, and this is believed-to have been the cause of his suicide. Forst had lost more tnan $320,000 in his stock deal- FESTIVITIES AT TOULON. Visits Exchanged Between the Duke ef Genoa and Loubet. TOULON, April 10. The town is fill ing up fast, 'and is gay with flags and festoons of French and Italian colors. The Duke of Genoa visited the Mayor of Toulon this morning and was every where greeted with cheers. Enormous crowds on the quays watched the arrival of the squadron escorting President Loubet The Duke of Genoa and-his staff on the bridge of the Le panto exchanged salutes with M. Lou bet and his Ministers. The President landed at 2 o'clock and droveln a landau through streets lined with troops to the Place d'Armes, where he bestowed deco rations on a number of military men. Thence, M. Loubet repaired to the pre fecture. Great crowds everywhere heart ily welcomed the President The Dutfe of Genoa andj his staff left the Lepanto at 3 o'clock, all of the 40 warships in the road firing salutes. On his arrival at the arsenal, the Duke -was received by the officials and conducted In a landau to the maritime prefecture, where he was received with military honors. The Duke, who was in full uniform, -was Immediately presented to President Loubet They cordially conversed for 20 minutes, after which the Duke handed M. Loubet the collar of the Order of the Annunclata. The suites were then Intro duced to one another and the Duke of Genoa left and returned to his flagship with the same ceremonial as observed on his arrival. President Loubet next received the officers of the Spanish battle-ship Pelayo and compliments were exchanged, the representatives of each nation declaring that they rejoiced over tne sympathy uniting their representa tive countries. The officers of the Japan ese and Russian -warships were after wards Introduced. Immense crowds as sembled around the maritime prefecture and" wildly cheered the representatives of each nation, especially the Russians President Loubet later returned the Duke of Genoa's visit President Loubet has sent numerous decorations of the Legion of Honor to the Italian officers and has also bestowed Legion of Honor decorations on. three officers of the Spanish battle-ship Pe layo. At the banquet this evening In honor of the Duke of Genoa, President Loubet pro posed a joint toast to the King and Queen of Italy, ex-Queen Margherita. the Duke of Genoa, the Royal family of Italy, the Italian nation and the Italian na,vy. The Duke of Genoa replied, toasting the French President, the French army, the .French navy and the French nation. M, the -new Soixthvrn Pacific Cdatt division to San Francisco, -was wrecked near Brad ley, at an early hour this morning: One passenger and four trainmen were in jured. Fire broke out In the wreck and nine cars were burned, the mall car, bag gage car and seven tourist coaches. Two standard Pullmans and the , private car Sacramento, which was occupied by D. O. (Mills, of New York, his son and wife, and several friends, were saved from the fire by being pushed away from the burning cars by hand. The accident was caused by a broken flange. The train carried a large number of passengers. Following is the lis't of Injured: Bag gage-master Watson, bruised about body and internal injuries; Charles Conroy, both legs broken, feef crushed; F. F. Higgine, brakeman, head and arms badly injured; Thomas Murray, baggageman, head slightly cut and body bruised; John H. Rebstock, of Mount Vernon, la.,, a passenger, kneecap broken. The accident happened at 1:30 A. M. The train had just crossed the bridge which spans the Salinas River. The tender turned over, the mall and baggage car parted, telescoped and rushed up a gteep embankment, tearing down tele graph poles and fences. The tourist cars following barely left the track, but In a few minutes were consumed by the flames. The porters rushed through the train awakening the sleepers, without causing a general panic. Baggage-master Watson was caught between the side of his car; and some heavy trunks. Much of the registered letter mall was saved, and some baggage. Many thousands of Mexican sliver dollars were saved from the ex press car, but Wells, Fargo & Co.'s safe, containing about $?5,000 In gold, Is In the ruins. The seven coaches which were burned were equipped with Plntsch gas, and it Is supposed that when the cars overturned the gas Ignited the coal and started the conflagration. 0 CAPTAIN CARTER'S HEALTH Ill pF w J TRANSPORT ON FIRE Army Steamer Rawlins Sunk at Brooklyn. BLAZESTABTEDIM ENGINE-ROOM Water WasPnmped Into Her Hqld Until. She Keeled Over, Filled and Settled to Bottom. the NEW YORK, April 10. The United States Army transport Rawlins, which, was to have sailed thl3 afternoon for Ha vana, Matanzas and Clenfuegos, is lying with her saloon deck awash In 30 feet of water to the south of the Army pier, at the foot of Pacific street, Brooklyn. Flro was discovered abaft of the Rawlins' main engine-room, early this morning. Two alarms brought to the pier six engines. two trucks and three fireboats, and at 9 SO so many thousands of gallons of water had been pumped into the transport's hold that she keeled over, and with water rushing in through her ports, settled slow ly until her keel struck bottom. Four men were overcome by smoke. They -were: John Snyder and Henry Bab cock, sailors; Thaddeu? Skldmore. a clerk in the Army transport department, and Patrick Mason, a fireman. Snyder Is the only one whose condition Is serious. The property loss will not exceed $50,000. It will cost perhaps $20,000 more to pump the Rawlins out and raise her. The Rawlins was being loaded with a miscellaneous cargo, consisting, for the most part, of horse feed for Army use. She was also to carry a quantity of mixed supplies, which had been piled on the pier for loading. Apparently, the blaze had been smoldering all night The Sedgwlok will go to Cuba In place of the Rawlins PETITION WAS DENIED. THE BOER GENERAL WHO HAS REOPENED PEACE NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE BRITISH. - fused to surrender, General Botha re garding him as Irresponsible, undertakes to negotiate In behalf of the entire Boer forces. The British authorities here con sider that if General Botha surrenders, Dqwet's following can be easily taken. As explained here, this action was deter mined In part by General Botha's discov ery at a recent meeting that General, De wet's " Intellect had weakened, that his Influence with his followers was diminish ing and that continuance of the cam paign, In view of General Dewet's ir responsibility, rested with General BotKk alone. Government Investigation Made, and It Was Found to Be Good. LEAVENlfY'ORTH. Kan., April 10. Unit ed States District Attorney Lambert accompanied- by Dr. L. D. Jacobs, chief surgeon of the Atchison, Topeka- & Santa Fe Railroad, and Dr. H. S. Munn, chief surgeon of the Rock Island, both at To peka, wefe here today, under orders of the Attorney-General, to make a physical and mental examination of Oberlln M. Carter, confined In the Federal prison for conspiring to defraud the Government at Savannah, Ga. Drs. J. L. Weaver, L. G. Phillips and James A. Lane, of this city, were selected to assist In the examina tion. Carter was taken to the prison hospital, where he was subjected to a thorough examination. While none of the physicians desired to pe quoted. It was learned that Carter Is In perfect health, mentally and physically, and is In no danger of breaking down. The report of the physicians Is now in the hands of the United States District Attorney, who will forward it to Washington. CANNON IS WEAKER. THE NEWS IN LONDON. Received With Satisfaction by All But the Ultra-Jingoes. LONDON, April 1L "It Is seml-officlal-ly asserted here," says the Cape Town correspondent of the Daily Telegraph, "that General Botha has had another In terviews with Lord Kitchener, In which he Informed him he had seen General Dewet, who still refuses to entertain any Idea of surrender on any terms. General Botha regards General Dewet as Irrespon sible for his actions, and seeks a modus vlvendl on behalf of all the burgher forces." The report that General Botha, has re newed negotiations with Lord Kitchener Is not yet officially confirmed, but It Is generally credited and received with sat isfaction, except by the ulltra-jlngoes, who fear that the government will renew the terms recently rejected. Regarding General Dewet's mental con dition, reports have been very conflicting for some time. His recent Inactivity points to there' being some truth in the rumor which alleges that long-coptlnued hardship under the harassing British pur suit has unhinged his mind. On the other band, a correspondent of the Times quite recently acknowledged the "wonderful foresight and fertility of resource" which characterized Dewef s retreat from Cape Colony. As during the previous abortive negotia tions, the British press again loudly in sists on "unconditional surrender," but with the budgetary necessities staring the. country In the face, If negotiations are reopened the Boers, as the Dally Chron icle remarks editorially, "may reckon on fair treatment at the hands of the British." pancy of the State-Capitol by the Tay lor troops last Spring, In which Ripley told him of frequent conferences with. Governor Taylor prior to the assassina tion. The witness said that Ripley told him he was in the Executive office the day before the shooting and complained to Taylor because he had not called out his (Ripley's) company and asked him when he should have the company ready. Taylor replied, according to Bradley: "My God, haven't you brought them yet? Goebel will not live 24," or "cannot live 24 hours." Judge W. H Yost, associate counsel with Bradley in the contest- case, ac cording to the witness, was present and heard the conversation. In response to a question as to whether he (the wit ness) heard of any conspiracy to kill Mr. Goebel, the witness stated that on January 25, the day the train load of mountaineers arrived, some one, he could not now recall .who, told him that par ties inthe crowd were waiting In front of the Statehouse to kill Goebel. "I said," continued the witness, " 'It shall be stopped. I -will go Into the Sen ate and come out with Goebel and see that he Is not hurt or Insulted.' I looked up andsaw Wharton Golden and told him to get Flnley, Culton and others and send them to me. He said: 'Goebel fs not going to be hurt. Culton and Flnley told me It was a fake and that there was nothing In It; they condemned vio lence as I did." "Why did you send for Culton, Flnley and the other men?" "Because I thought they knew the mountain men." The witness was turned over to the defense. The defense asked the witness if he knew anything of any connection of Ripley with these occurrences. Gov ernor Bradley said Ripley had none, so far as he knew. Asked if Ripley's com pany had not been disbanded at tlfat time, the witness said he thought It was disbanded about that time. Warm Spring Will Not Get In creased Postal Service at Present. WASHINGTON, April 6. An effort wna recently made by enthusiasts at Warm Springs, Or., to have that postofHce sup plied from two sources by a datlv ser vice, except Sunday. Large pitIona asking for such service were filed with the Postoffice Department. The matter was referred to Second Assistant Post master Shallenberger. and his decision la but an example of his characteristic treatment of unwarranted application When an Investigation was made It was found tha,t Warm Springs now has service three times a week from Wapinl tia and the same from. Prinevllle The money value of the atamns cancelled fc Warm, Springs last year was but J1S3, which is practically the fun receipts of the office. The record shows that the present service from Waplnltia. to Warm Springs costs the Government 5624 perj aaauiu, ana to aouDie tne service woulra aouoie tne cost, to 51248. It was alai found that to Increase the service fronl .raneviile would Increase the cost nt th Warm Springs service 5403. and that the! toiai service on this route, -which alsoi supplies Lamonta, would cost 51278. Moreover, when the application was referred to the postmaster at Warm Springs, he reported that a majority of the patrons of his office were satisfied with the present service, and desired no change. PROTECTION OF SEALS. Krugrer Not Coming? This Summer. NEW YORK, April 10. Charles D. Pierce, official representative In New York of tfie Boers, gives positive denial qf the statement cabled from Europe that Presi dent Kruger will sail for the United States May 31. '"There Is absolutely nothing In the story," he said. "Mr. Kruger may come here In the Fall, but not sooner. He Is taking the rest which he needs so badly." Death of the Mormon Apostle Is Not Far Away. MONTEREY, Cal., April lO.-While the condition of George Q. Cannon Is some what improved at 10 P. M., it Is thoueht that he is steadily growing weaker, and' that the end cannot be far away. This morning hope was almost abandoned, but be rallied during the day. His vitality Is considered marvelous. ings. In some Quarters thpr -erne o im. . - .. ... ...- A'iwiv.u wavv uiiu Liie .pieiiuii iiiiLiuii. ji. pression that Mr. Forst was worth at Loubet then proposed King Alfonso XIII maor miiivvi . - . - i the Queen Regent the Spanish navy and least 5500,000. Invited to Wyoming?.- WASHINGTON, April lO.-Senator War ren, of Wyoming, saw the President to day and invited him to stop In Wyoming upon the occasion, of his' Western-" trip'. The President accepted the invftatfonr and a stop at Cheyenne has been arranged KNOX IN HARNESS. to the Attorney-General Presented Snpreme Court. WASHINGTON, April 10. Attorney General Knox was formally presented to the United States Supreme Court when that tribunal assembled at 12 o'clock to day. The ceremony was both brief and simple, consisting of little more than an Introduction The Attorney-General en tered the courtroom a few moments be fore the Justices came In. He was accom panied by Solicitor-General Richards who, as soon as the members of the court had taken their seats, rose to present his su perior In office. "May It please the court," he said, "I have the honor of presenting Mr. Phil ander C. Knox, of Pennsylvania, who has succeeded Mr. Griggs as Attorney Genepal." The Chief Justice responded, saying that the court was pleased to welcome United States Will Have Cutters in Bearing Sea. WASHINGTON, April 10. TEe Behring Sea seal grounds will be patrolled by rev enue cutters this Summer, as In past seasons, in co-operation with British warships, which have taken a hand in this special duty for the past two seasons. The Treasury Department, which has direct" supervision In such cases, flatters itself that in the course of the last five years- there has been less Illegal seal fishing in Alaskan waters than before, especially during that period when the question of jurisdiction was In dispute between the United States and Canada. Since an agreement has been reached, the two governments haye entered Into a hearty co-operation, and established a sufficient patrol to stamp out the unlawful practice This season the United States will have five revenue cutters in Behring Sea, which will be aid ed by several of the smaller British gun boats. The cutters to be assigned to this duty- are the Bear, Thetis, Manning, Grant and Rush. It Is to be understood, of course, that their entire time will not be devoted to the protection of seals, but while on other duty In Alaskan waters, will look out for seal protection. The Bear will go to the Point Bar.! row 'region, where she will remain throughout the open, season, and the Rush will be stationed at Sitka, for duty particularly in the Southern Alaskan waters. The several cutters are expect ed to start for Alaska between the 1st and 20th of May, next Treasury Statement. WASHINGTON, April 10. Today's Treasury statement shows: Available cash balance S153.82T.33ft 601,1 100,137,834 j primary election laws In a muddle. Pago 10. SUMMARY OF IMPORTANT NEWS. Federal Government. The transport Kawllns caught Are at Brook lyn, was filled with water and sank. Page 1. The War Department Is advised o the comlns of a Cuban committee. Page 3. The petition from Porto Blcans is the work at an agitator. Page 3. China. Japan accepts the latent declaration of Russia Page 2. Ministers at Fekra will today consider the re port on fortifications. Page 2. Russia Is trying to Intimidate China. Page 2. Philippines. Cockflghting will be permitted in Manflu. Page2. Aguinaldo will not be released until he seaures Tina's surrender. Page 2. The Taft Commission has arrived at llo llo. Page 2. Foreign. The fetes at Vlllafranche and Toulon were carried out according to programme. Page 1. Botha reopened peace negotiations with, the British. Page 1. Dawet'a mind Is said to be deranged. Page 1. Domestic. Officials of the Jersey Central wilt meet their employes. Page 2. Patrick was never Millionaire Rlce?s attorney. PageS. Monslgnor Conaty urges unification, of Catholic education. Page 3. Pacific Coast. Washington & Oregon engineers are preparing estimates for work. Page 8. Union County refusos to deliver records of panhandle district to Baker County. Page 4. The Bull Run reserve will be threaded by trails. Page 4. Attorney-General Blackburn holds that the Or egon law reaulres fishermen to secure two licenses. Pase 4. The United States will have cutters In Behrins Sea for protection of seals. Page 1. Commercial. Domestic and foreign commercial quotations. Page 11. The lead trust has reduced the price of lead from $4 to $3 50. Page It Speculation In the New York stock market much resembled operations of last week. Page 11. The California Cured Fruit Association has re duced the price of prunes to 2 cents. Page it Wool trade nas fallen off. but there baa beea no weakening of prices. Page 11. Marine.. April wheat shipments have averaged ona cargo per day. Page 10. Disengaged steamer and sailing ship In port Page 10. Gildemelster reinsurance speculators may not lose all. Page 10. New Lloyd's surveyor for Puget Sound. Page 10. Portland nnd Vicinity. County Commissioners Showers and Mack wilt meet with Judge Cake. Page 8. The 1005 fair commltic? will send a man to the Orient Page 12. George C. Sears' salt for Sheriff Fnuier'a emoluments submitted. Page T. Mystic Shriners will arrive hers tomorrow morning. Page 8. Woolen mills for Portland assured. Pass 12,