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A i J15 Qregg?' f VOL. XLIX 3sT0. 13,110, PORTLAND, QREGON, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1902." PRICE FIVE CEftTS, 1 JUMJI Lit li- LU JEHNKk 1 f M I . RUBBER GOODS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION 2SS .CLOTHING s'K RUBBER BOOTS - BELTING, PACKING S HOSE Goodyear Rubber Co R. H. PEASE, President A FEW OF THE BARGAINS WE ARE OFFERING TO SELL . OUS PRESENT STOCK BEFORE MOVING' No. 6 Pony Premo, 4x5, regular $35.00, Closing Price $17.50 Cycle Montauk, 4x5, regular $22.00, Closing Price. $12.00 Wizard Camera, 4x5, regular $15.00, Closing Price $ 7.50 Ray's Special, 4x5, regular $7.50, Closing Price $ 3.50 And many other new and desirable instruments. Blumauer-Frank Drug Co. tJSX&f&Xt&u. SHAW'S PURE () BLUMAUER & HOCH li f J HP TJV 108 and 110 Fourth Street J V I jr I I sole Distributers for Oregon and ' Washington. JL T JL&. JL.E JL. J. F. DAVIES. Pres. t St. Charles Hotel CO. ONCORPORATED). FRONT AND MORRISON STREETS PORTLAND, OREGON American and European Plan. WHOLESALE SHOES i Wet Weather Shoes, Logging Shoes, Full Line of Felts and Holiday Goods. . ' HOTEL PERKINS Fiitk suid'Washington Streets" EURQBEAN PLAN FIrt-CIus Oeclc Restaurant Casaected With Hotel. LOGGERS ARE JINVITED TO INSPECT OUR OF VARIOUS TYPES OF LOGGING MACHINERY WILLAMETTE IRON & STEEL WORKS, p8Segox - - - Highest Grade Fire-proof Safes PORTLAND SAFE & LOCK CO. General Agents 205 SECOND ST., near Taylor ON JANUARY 1st, 1903 On account of increased manufacturer's cost and increase in freight rates, the price of the PIANOLA will be Advanced to $275.00 e Sole Arent for Oregon (WJ ACT I 353-355 WASHINGTON ST.. v I c Washington. Idaho. rf fi PORTLAND. OR. gt'ttttt'tnetotll REBUILDING THE MISSIONS American Board Repairing Damage in China Done by Boxers. BOSTON. Dec 17. The 92d annual re port of the American Board of Foreign Missions shows receipts for the year of 1845,105. The report states, that indemni ties for property destroyed In China in 1S00 have been paid and adjusted under condiUons satisfactory to the mission aries 'and in most instances to the naUve Christian, and which also admit of the reopening of missionary work In all its varied forms. It has been decided to re establish the North. China College, at Tung Chou. The first now building for'the col lege is in process of erection. " The enormous' demand for the Bible and translaUons of all kinds of Western books which haa sprung "up during the last two years has been felt in Tung Chou to an ;xtent that has made it aosoiuteiy impos sible to supply the demands' at times. ERUPTION IN SAMOA. American Consul Gives Pacts of Oat brcak in Dead Craters. WASHINGTON, Dec. 17. The State De partment has received from United States Consul Helmrod, at Apia, Samoa, a re port that on November 2, last, two sup posedly extinct craters In the volcano of Manga Apia, on the Island of Savali, broke Into violent -eruption. Heavy earth quake shocks preceded the vofcanlc out break. No lives were lost. Dividend Paid oa Locomotives. NEW YORK. Dec 17. At a meeting 'of ;hc board of directors of the American Locomotive Company, the old officers were -e-elected. A dividend of 1& per cent was clared on the preferred st6ck. mpany 73-75 First St., Portland, Oregon. America's ORIGINAL MALT WHISKY Without a Rival Today J. W. BLAIN, Sec and Trras. eSSSS pLtS ::::::::::: ...$1.25. $1.50, 1.T5 ...50c. 75c $1.00 .PORTLAND OREGON Rooms Slnxla ...... Rooms Doubla ..... Koomi JTtmily ..... Tc to fl.BO per .SI. 00 to 12.00 ptr 4y ti.5d to is. oo w Ijut HOW PLAGUE WAS BROUGHT Germs Discovered in Groceries Im ported by tbe Japanese. CHICAGO. Dec. 17.-Advices Just re ceived from Honolulu show that investiga tion proves that foodstuffs shipped to Honolulu frcm Japan and China via San Francisco are responsible for the cases of placrue recently appearing there, says a special to the Chronicle from San Fran cisco. A number of Japanese on near-by plantations were, taken with the plague and died in a- hospital in Honolulu: An examination of their effects was made, but no trace of the germ was discovered uiiwi morougn tests had been, made of some of the Japanese groceries found in the house. These foods, under the micro J scope, showed a trace of the plague germs, : and further examinations mnr?o of Ori ental stuffs showed that the diagnosis was correct. It was learned also that the foodstuffs had been Imported at San Fran cisco and reshlpped to Honolulu. Slam Will Have Great Exhibit. ST. IX3UIS, Dec 17. Word was received today from Commissioner Barrett, who is in Slam, that it is the intention of that country to make a more elaborate ex hibit than was shown at either Paris or Chicago. The King stated that he believed the Crown Prince's tour of the United States had tended to promote closer rela tions between the United States and Siam. I'nknowB Vessel Goes to Pieces. PICTON, OnL. Dec 17. An unknown vessel went ashore at Salmon Point some time during last night and went to pieces. Lake men are of ' the opinion that the wreck is that of the derelict John W. Noyes, which was abandoned by her crew 25 miles north of Charlotte last 2onlay $5 RY FOR PEAGE Venezuela Realizes She Is Powerless. BOWEN GIVEN FULL ROWER Castro Yields to Wishes of Caracas People. SAME CRY HEARD IN ENGLAND Balfoar Says Further Steps " Are Planned, bat Pablic Opinion Fears Offending United States, and Distrasts Germany. A cry for peace on any terms has come from Venezuela, and Minister Bowen Is given full power to negotiate. This la President Castro's reported ac tion In response to a petition from a number of leading citizens of Caracas. Castro has raised and equipped an army of 40,000 men to defend Caracas and Xa Guayra, but Is disposed to yield. Public opinion in England is decid edly favorable to peace. Judging by the expressions of- London newspapers. CARACAS, Dec. 17.-It has been decided that the Venezuelan difficulty shall be ar bitrated and the discussion of terms of settlement Is now going on. United States Minister Bowen undoubtedly will be 'one of the arbitrators. The government fears that coercive measures will follow the establishment of the blockade. The awakening of the Venezuelan people to the present situation of their country is accompanied by feelings of bitterness and sorrow. Their fleet has been destroyed and their pride has been deeply wounded, but they are resigned to accept the affront whjch they consider has been offered them iiy-tl&'HHft.- t- $zj?- During the last Id tfays president Cas tro has acted' with extraordinary energy. He' has transformed the entire- country Into a vast camp, having raised more than 40,000 men, whom he has welt armed, equipped and transported from every di rection to La Guayra and Puerto Cabello, In the expectation that the allies would attempt to land at one or both of these ports. But there has. been a change of feeling and prominent men of Venezuela, who were at one time ready to lead the people in defense of their country, now consider that the Justification to take the men of Tthe republic away from their families and their work does not exist. They have resolved to discover a means to . bring about arbitration, or at least treat with the allies. The means sought Is thought to lie through the United States Legation and satisfactory results are on every hand expected to follow. A member of the Ministry said to the correspondent of the Associated Press: "The United States has not prevented the allies from assailing us, but It has obliged them to accept our terms." NO SURPRISE AT WASHINGTON. Uncle Sam Will Help Castro to Ar range Peace Terms. WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 Officials here are not surprised at the feeling which has manifested Itself in Caracas of a desire to seek a termination of the unfortunate situation that now confronts Venezuela. Our Government Is anxious that some set tlement may be found very soon, as It is realized that the present conditions can not last long without a climax being reached quickly. With this end In view the State Depart ment already has given permission to Minister Bowen to be the bearer of any messages that Venezuela may wish to transmit to the allies on the subject of the present differences, such request, how ever, to come from the Venezuelan gov ernment He already has been Instrumental In one capacity, viz., that of transmitting a desire on the part of President Castro to settle the existing controversy by ar bitration. So far as could be ascertained here to night, no reply has come to. the State De partment to the request of President Castro that the pending claims be sub mitted to arbitration. APPEAL FOR PEACE MADE. Citizens of Caracas UrgeCastro to Make Terms. CARACAS, Dec. 17. Indications. here are that Venezuela will yield to the demands of the allies. The leaillng citizens of Caracas have addressed a joint note to President Castro asking him to give full powers to United States Minister Bowen to effect a termination of the present dif ficulty. This note was transmitted to Presi dent Castro at 1 o'clock this afternoon It is signed by ail the leading merchants bankers and agriculturists of Caracas It reflects truly the conscensus of current opinion among the business element of this city The men who signed the note will meet again tonight to .discuss ways and, means of obtaining money with which Venezuela can meet her obligations; as well as the guarantees which it will be possible to-offer to her creditors. The note is as follows: v "Caracas, Dec. 17. 1902. "To the President of the United States of Venezuela: "Sir The undersigned, having met with the purpose of offering-their aid to the government of Venezuela in the present conflicting situation, which ha3 been cre ated by the aggressive attitude fit Ger- many and Great Britain, and upon your Tequest to give our opinions in writing, wo address you In the following terms: "In view of the acts of violence already committed and of the absolute Impotence of Venezuela to meet force with .force In response to the allied action of Germany and Great Britain; In view of the' fact that Venezuela baa exhausted all the means required by civilization and diplomacy to put an end. to the pr.eont situation, and the government and the1' people of Vene zuela having complied honorably and worthily to the demands of national honor, we consider,, with all due 'respect, that the moment to yield to force has ar rived. "We, therefore, respectfully recommend that full powers be given to the Minister of the United States of North America, authorizing him to carry out proper meas ures to terminate the present conflict In the manner least prejudicial to the, Inter ests of Venezuela.-"' "We subscribe- ourselves your, obedient servants. "J. E. LINARES. "H. L. BOULTQN. "CARtOS SANTANA. "NICO MEDES ZULOAGA. "CARLOS ZULOGA. "F. DE3ALES. "PEREZ-E, MONTAUBAN. "M. CHAPPELLIN. ''JUAN HERRBRA. "JUAN A. A, TRAVELSO. "f. DE J. PAUL." In addition to" the names given, the note Is signed, by about 200 other prominent citi zens of Caracas. CRY FOR PEACE IN ENGLAND. Trouble With America Feared, and Nothing: to Be Gntncd. LONDON, Dec 18.-The developments In the Venezuelan imbroglio, as revealed by Premier Balfour's statements in Parlia ment yesterday, have resulted In bringing out in the press this morning stronger expressions than ever of the desire to reach some pacific (.settlement of the diffi culty. It Is said on behalf of the government that even in last July,' when German co operation Was first' mooted, the govern ment fully recognized the possibility of war with 'Venezuela and only postponed it until Winter at the suggestion of the Admiralty and In order to avoid the un healthy season. On the other hand, those who declare that the Government of the United States forced the government of Great Britain Into a irletiml ilonlnntlnn I of war are not lacking. Certainly a con- Venezuelan gunooats aoes not resuu slderable portion of the British public was wc a11 hPe lfc wlu be necessary to pro rather disagreeably surprised to find tnat ceed to a blockade." great ETltain actually was at war, and In the speech in the House of Commons that this war might for many months to toaay during which Premier Balfour $Z3?L -ado the above statement, he conveyed a stop to all British trade with Vone-V"06 zuela. Henry Norman. M. P.. In a newsoaner article publishes this morning, emphasizes tne dangers of the position into which " -oa"o contends that the only safe and dignified course for Great Britain ia to seek satis faction, through-. cd-cnerati' -with' tho -s'eriouV5nd firirVnr: wjn3t"wviti. rf 2lEiir u!5 .JXn-?.lvale-.,5 been cabled from Ihe Sed States dor ;m5.. nl StUeS - r Mr. Norman-s opinion reflects a very glo-German agreement, and concerning personally take the same view that etl tho question of how the United States dently a blockade does involve a state of would view the existence of a state of rrv, ,.oeo;, u - , warfare between the powers and Venc- an JFhe UUS? expressed its approba zuela. The newspapers this morning ask: Uon Throughout the discussion the tenor "What would happen, should Germany ! of Questions and answers showed regard choose to seize Marta Island as a base for i for the views of tho United States, the blockade?" I Mr. Balfour assured the Knnn that tho The Dallv News In an editorial article dl?d!l concert "Is not to coerce a bankrupt re- public, but Is a revolt against the Mon- roe Doctrine." The Times this morning gives great prominence to a letter from Sir Robert Giffen. declaring that the Foreign Office gravely blundered in associating itself with Germany acainst Venezuftla. Sir Robert contends that a blockade will be useless against a bankrupt state, while the : know how we stand with reference to the ' vfaa no sucl1 thing as a "pacific block seizure of the customs will be tantamount, j Government of the United States." ade." A state of war actually existed to annexation and full of danger, consld- Prpmlfr -R.iifmirf o-0,. v.il t. with Venezuela and an intimation of the ering the peculiar relations of Venezuela to the United States. Sir Robert strikes his most alarming note when he refers to the danger of Germany embroiling Great Britain with the United States. He believes that Germany would not nesuaie to occupy Venezuelan territory,' and he thinks the less said about British j claims the better. He says he doubts If j Great Britain has any good moral claims ' ..,incf irQ,,.-i., : these words: "The best course is to cry off, at all hazards, and at the utmost exact punish ment for the injured seamen by getting hold. If possible, of the guilty Venezuelan officials." The Times, without Indorsing Sir Rob ert's gloomy views, and while It repudiates his suspicions of Germany, says It cannot- hide from itself either the actual or the contingent difficulties Involved ln this most disagreeable undertaking. The edu cation bill having passed all its stages yesterday. Parliament will be prorogued today. Consequently, no information con cerning Venezuela will be gathered from the' Ministers except as Parliamentary pa pers are occasionally Issued. ITALIAN MINISTER LEAVES. Escorted to Train by Uovren Ultl irintnni Kept Secret. CARACAS, Dec. 17. The Italian Minis ter left Caracas today. At 8 o'clock this morning Minister (Concluded on Page 12.) ITS THE KNOT Balfour Admits War With Venezuela. V, THUS JUSTIFIES BLOCKADE British Premier SaystFurther Steps Are Planned. ' NO ANSWER ON ARBSTFTATIQN X Another Announcement Regarding; Flans ot Allies Report That At tack Is to Be Dlndc on Fort Sani Carlos Italy .Sends Ship. -ft Premier Balfour has overcome the dif ficulty raised by Secretary Hay's re fusal to recognize a peaceful blockade by admitting that war exists between the allies and Venezuela. He declares that, unless Castro yields to the blockade, further measures will soon be taken by the allies. No attention has yet been given by either Britain or Germany to the pro posal for arbitration, and It Is Inti mated that they desire an apology from Castro to precede negotiations. LONDON, Dec. 17. "If the seizure of impression of possible, though as yet unnecessary, further hostilities, but that also arbitration on some basis might be accepted. immediately after having spoken these words the Prem'er said that In tho event ! auranua at Jiaracniuo. woros tnc rcm.er sam mai in me cent - of a blockade no difference would be made , CARACAS, Dec. 17. Rumors have been between the ships of -neutral powers. whoN'" ?rc,uM1P,n b.ero. 3a?Iy of- th.e capture vfii --""''-"-- 77- vi culd th0 idea- o a Peaceful blockade. I when h kalil ' , " ' "I think It dulte llkel'v that the United. ' StatesGovernment would think there is Mr. Balfour assured the House that the . , th raat e I" ?. aF1uijf us yu- . Bttlc' and answering a question by Sir j "William Vernon Hafcourt, he said they would include the communications with reference to Venezuela that had passed -trie tito iot,,., . CtWTeTCnf o?1?3" nment and tne Uned States. Sir William Vernon ; Harcourt asked this question "so we may Hqusp n tn th niof , ""f,e, aS to tne- ultlmfte "suit ot the ar- . ipu, nu noining runner in . th,s respect has been given out at tho Foreign Office. . ,i;rT T . . . W1L1, BMIBARDAWOTHBR FORT, Allies Tarn Attention to San Carlos tw, ln GT,lf of Maracaibo. PARIS, Dec. 18. The Caracas corre spondent of the Matin says: "It 13 announced that the allies Intend to bombard Fort San Carlos,-in the Gulf of Maracaibo, today. "Sixteen hundred revolutionists, under General Ramos, have occupied Rio Chlco. "President Castro and El Mocho Her nandez met today and assured each other that they would forget the past." GOES OX BOARD WARSHIP. Italian Minister Leaves Uovren to Care for His Countrymen. LA GUAYRA, Dec. 17. Signer de Rlva, the Italian Minister, who left Caracas this morning, arrived here by the 1:30 o'clock train. He was accompanied by the per- rented to the House as soon as possible, sonncl of the Italian Legation and Im- ' He asmed they would include the com medlately preceded on board the Italian i munIcatins which had passed on the sub cruiser Giovanni Bausan. The crowd a": 4?' ' "?&,5ftWeen thC UnItCd thA rniim taH'nn Vhn f,a vin t States .and-Great. Britain. HvpH k-m verv nMeriv There are a great many Italians In- La Guayra. They all show signs of being SCENE OF THE BLOCKADE. CAR 33AN AAAA NORTHERN COAST OF VENEZUELA. 1 SA- i Z afraid and do not uphold the action of their government. The Germaa cruiser Gazelle arrived .here this morning, but left at 11 o'clock, steaming to the west. The French steamer Ossun, which was captured December 10 by British marines when the allies took possession of the Venezuelan gunboats, waa handed over to her owners today and towed Into La Guayra. The delivery of the 03sun wao obtained by the French Charge d' Affaires. The captain of the Ossun asserts- that certain articles on his ship have been wantonly destroyed. He la3 lodged a com plaint In the matter. The steamer Is leak ing badly. WILL NOT SEIZE ISLAND. Germany Denies Designs on Mar prnrltn Island, and Shirks Blame. BERLIN. Dec. 17. The Foreign Offlcir here denies that the German sauadron in Venezuelan waters has orders to seize Margarita Island, adding that no occupa tion of the territory of Venezuela will occur. The Foreign Office officials allege that n systematic effort is apparently being made to represent Germany as the pro pelling power In the coercion of Venezuela and as being responsible for all the harsh measures. For Instance, they 'say the bombardment of the forts of Porto Cabello is ascribed to German Initiative, whereas the 'officials say without reservation that the bombardment was at the British com mander's suggestion, the Topaz being the j British ship. The German commander participated in the firing as- a loyal ally. The German, Government is not Insist-In- on more severe measures than the original plan contemplated, and regards the sinking of the "two diminutive, wholly unseaworthy craft" as an "Insignificant Incident." Germany and Great Britain are still con sidering President Castro's arbitration proposition, but the deliberations have not yet reached a stage where the results can be published. . The Berlin newspapers today print from $.iel. a statement that the German cruis ers Ariadne Amazon and Nlobe are ngain being equipped for departure for Vene z'dela but the correspondent of the As sociated Press Is Informed officially that nonsuch orders have been given, and that It will depend upon the demands of the blockade whether vessels will be sent. CASTRO SETS GOOD EXAMPLE. Costi Rica Applands Ills Resistance to Allies. SAN'-JOSB, Costa Rica. Dec. 17. The Costal BIcan government will not discuss the Venezuelan situation, but It can be said on good authority that the Ministers fayor "President Caotro's attitude. Public f eellng' hpre is bitter against the British and German action. The United "States is muchlcritlclsed and the Monroe Doctrine Is rldlcuIe'iJ. Flnaily. President Castro is looked upon as setting a good example to Spaniel. America. LA"ST GUNBOAT TAKE?. Confllctlnir Rnmors ReKnrdfnir the Miranaa, atiaracaibo, try the German ; cruiser Fulk. it Is now, reported, how- : ever' thai the Mlranda hni aken refue In tLake Maracaibo. and. that all the guns- an? arunitlon whlchere on board have I BLOCKADE JS IX EFFECT. Bnt Allies Make It Apply Only to "Veneinclnn Vessels. CARACAS, Dec 17. The blockade of La Guayra, notification of which In the names mandated to the Venezuelan government municatea to tne Venezuelan government December 13. went into effect today. The auco m vcucaucinii vesscis oniy. , STATE OF WAR EXISTS. . ' . , ,, Bal,onr "f; wlu ot , nonsuit Aeutraii. I LONDON. Dec. 17.-In the course of a long statement In the House of Horn- mons today Premier Balfour said there' blockade would shortly be given to the . powers. Mr. Balfour added that the block-. ade would be carried out with as little Inconvenience to neutrals as possible. Nothing definite had occurred with ref- i erence to the arbitration proposal since his previous statement on the subject, The Premier also paid the operatlop.3 were reluctantly undertaken, not fo re cover debts, but after a long and patient delay to recover compensation for as saults on British subjects and the seiz ure of British vessels. He believed that the Germans also had claims besides the financial ones. Mr. Healey, Irlah Nationalist, asked If the United States assented to a blockade wnicn wouia cxciuuc united states ves sels. Mr. Balfour replied: "Neutrals are not consulted when we nre In a state of war with a third party." "Is war declared?" asked Mr. Healey. The Premier replied: "Does the honorable member suppose that without a state of war yau can take vessela and have a blockade?" Replying to further questions, Mr. fcal four said he had .nothing to 'add regard ing arbitration beyond what was con tained ln his previous statement. Papers were bcin prepared and would be pre ! M.r- Balfour's statement was made in I reply to the desire of the Liberal leader. (Concluded on Page 12:) .rvi -v. J. 9 r IS 1 lElLOM Are Senators as to Port land Postoffice. HOSTS OF INDORSEMENT Mitchell and Simon Each Claim Right to Choose, REPRESENTATIVES MAY ASSIST CronKsian and Ilancroft'Are Lending Candidates Simon's Conilns Re tirement Gives Mitchell Advnn-tngc-May Conic nt Christmas. OREGONIAN NEWS BUREAU Wash ington, Dec 17. It is an unwritten rule of the Postofflce Department that a Senator shall be allowed to name the postmaster In his own town. Beyond that, the post office appointments are made by the mem bers ot Congress. In tho ease of Port land, however, both Senators come from the same city and are. on almost all local questions, diametrically opposed td each other. It therefore becomes a question In this case of which Senator can exert the most influence, there being a deadlock between the Senators. It Is not improb able the Representatives may be invited, to participate and cast the telling vote. Senator Mitchell said today he had cqn ferred with his three colleagues regarding: the Portland postmastership,- but had 'been unable to reach any agreement. Senator Simon said he did not care to discuss the matter at al. He has made no recom-. mendations and has not sent the Presi dent anything regarding the appointment. He merely refers to the fact that he has not been successful heretofore In getting appointments. Representative Moody ses no signs of agreement ahead, but stands ready to participate if invited, as docs Mr, Tongue, who cast the majority vote for Croasman five years ago. Every member of the delegation is be Jng. overwhelmed with, indorsements of tho two leading candidates Croasman and F. A.ancrof t of all those which are to be considered when the final decision is to be made. " Senator Simon will start for Portland next Friday, and It Is possible, in view of the disagreement, that a successor tp Croasman may be appointed before he re turns to Washington. The fact that Sen ator Mitchell remains in the delegation, while Senator Simon retires next March, Is supposed to throw considerable weight in favor of Mitchell's candidate. Mitch ell says he has not yet made up his mind in the case and will not until after fur ther conference. Bishop Qnigley Appointed. ROME, Dec. 17. It is reported that Bish op James Qulgley, of Buffalo, N. X., has been appointed archbishop of Chicago "In succession to the late Archbishop Feehan. CONTENTS OF TODAY'S PAPER,- National Affairs. TIte House passes bill appropriating money for iirosecutlon of trusts. Pase 3. BUI to give the PhlllDnlnes tariff preference with the United States reported to the House. Pace 3. The Senate passes the pension appropriation bill. Page 3. BUI to allow National banks to issue more cur rency. Page 11. , . Secretary Root awards the transport contract to the Seattle company. Page 5. Oregon Senators are deadlocked on appoint ment, or Portland Postmaster. Tage 1, . . Checkerboard b!U for exchange of arid lands reported to tho House. Page '2. Domestic. Operators ooen their case before the Strike Commission and have an exciting ;tlme. Page 2. Arrangements for Mrs. Grant's funeral". JPagerS. Interstate Commerce Commission saysuttiere can be no Question but combination 'among the railroads reduces competition. Page 12. Foreign. Ca3tro authorizes Minister Bowen to arrange peace with the allies: Balfour declares war exists and thicatens further measures; Eng lish fear trouble with United . States, and want peace; Italian Minister leaves Caracas; naval officer sent to help Minister Bowen; orders to Dewey's fleet. Pases 1 and 12. France demands payment . of claim' against Peru. Pago 12. Boxers besiege two large cities ln China. Page '11. . Pacific Const. Prominent Olympia physician Is charged with larceny by embezzlement by Michigan man. Page 4. . Commissioner Cooper asks the farmers to help the WC5 Fair. Pauc 4. "Diamond Field" Jack la pardoned by Idaho's Governor Page 1. Superintendent Ackcrman makes his biennial school report. Page 4. " Commercial anil Marine. Eastern turkeys on the , way to the Portland market. Pace 13. December corn slumps at Chicago. Page 13. Selling movement against carries down sto-k prices at New iorc. fage la.- r German hop markets' are advancing-. ""Page 13. Port of Portland has more trouble with-bond advertising. Page 12. Pour wheat ships s-all from Astoria!" Page 12. Portland and Vicinity. Stormy, meeting of Common Council over blan ket franchise and oil tank ordinance. Page 14. i " New ordinance dratted against" saloon boxes. Pace 14. Governor Orman. of Colorado, Indorses Lewis and Clark Fair. Pace 8. Chlnesir run' lotteries ln spite of efforts of po lice. Fere 12. , , Impressive funeral of the late Solomon Hlrsch. Pace 10. Democrats In line for Governors .'patronage. . Pace -0, ; Pleas of not guilty entered- in gambling cases. Page 10. . Sports; j' - Jockey Relff given damages . for" ilbel in Paris. .Page 3. :. .Helena club will stand by sPaclflc, Northwest League. Page 5. Big baseball leagues will make peace but not unite. Page fi. , y4kiltL- Ljaisff ' H