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THE DALLES, WASCO COUNTY, OREGON, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, lbOO.
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PUERTO RICA
it: Till Sire Ttti Ciisiltntioi
Neil .
'aucus has
SO DECIDED
mils Will Soon Koow What Their
Government is to Be McEnerv on
ihe Philippines la Speech on Res
olution Declaring United States
Policy, He Declared It Would Have
Been Better Had Dewey Left the
Spaniards and Filipinos to Fight It
Out Among Themselves.
IVasiiington, Feb. 15. The Republic-
caucus of the senate today discussed
i order of business In the senate and
ided to take up the bill providing a
terninent for Puerto Rico next after
disposal of the Hawaiian bill.
McEuerjr's Oplulon.
IVashington, Feb. 10 Bacon's reso-
ion declaring the policy of the United
kites towards the Philippines was laid
fore the senate today and McEnerv
ke thereon in accordance with bis
fcvions notice, tie saiu me question
einted to congress was difficult one,
1 this alone could solve it. The Fili
hos, Baid ne, naa no conception ot
erty guided by law. H declared it
aid have been well if Dewey had
led away from Manila after bis famous
torv and left the Filipinos and
iniards to fight out their differences
Finance Kill.
Wahiiington, Feb. 16. At the open
k of the session today, Bennett, for the
tretary of state, announced the passage
the currency bill by the senate. Over
reet, who had charge of the bouse bill,
Iked unanimous consent that the senate
endments be disagreed, to, and that
e house agree to a conference. There
as no objection, and it was so ordered
The house then went into committee
the whole, and resumed consideration
the legislative appropriation bill.
WAN'S GREAT
NAVY DISPLAY
ivernment Is Preparing to
Exhibit
It Enormous Emigration
vaii A flairs in China.
to Ha
a.n Fkanc isco, Feb. 16. Advices from
ikohoma to January 31 are as follows :
e coming naval maneuvers of the Ja
nese fleet are attracting great interest.
e display of Japan's increased naval
wer, which will make a most imposing
ketaele, will undoubtedly tend to in-
ace the war spirit of the nation.
Much interest U taken in the
ormous emigration to the Hawaiian
ands. More than 10,000 contract
borers and 3000 free e.uurants have
t between May and December of last
r. This large Increase Is said to have
baited from the laxity with which the
migration laws have been ad minis-
"1 by the Hawaiian authorities. It
probnble that, owing to reports of
niie given to Honolulu by the large
ruber of Japanese loafers, something
1 be done to check the tide of im-
gration.
The niws of the court Intrigues in
lilna eirilK (ha IWaliBit Inrnreat. Thj
"lion between the Japanese govern
nt and the empress dowager's regime
undoubtedly of an intimate character,
d something in the nature of an accord
the two governments cause all move
nts anions' Die Celestials to be re-
filed with the liveliest concern.
Three Moldieri Tartartd ta Daalh.
Hohton, Feb. 16. A dispatch to the
"be from Hollo says: Three Malta
'metis soldier of the Twenty-sixth
K'ment, U. 8. V., have been tortured
death by Insurgents. The men were
"rims Uavs. William Drnran anrl
ichael Tracey, privates of company F.
ier Captain William Tntherly. They
ir.ed behia j the column at Baliuaa
t November to get a tuba and refused
company the corporal sent by
WWW WW
Captain Tatherly to bring them long-.
They were captured by the insurgent!
hanging on the rear of the column, and
were cruelly tortured and murdered by
the rebela in the public plaza at Balioag,
the action being countenanced by the
Spanish prieit. The padre baa lince
left hla parish for the mountain!.
Tha Plana at Manila.
Manila, Feb. 17. Out of a total of
fifty-one case of suspected bubonic
plague reported, forty-two proved genu
ine and thirty-two deaths resulted, half
of them being Chinamen. There were
twelve cases during the past week, most
ly within the walled city, and 100 in
spectors, under the euperintendency of
the health officer, Major Edy, are en
forcing the sanitary regulations. Thirty
inspectors are Chinamen who have been
furnished by Chinese merchants. The
local health department census shows
the population of Manila is about 190,-
000, including 31,000 Chinese.
Will Testify tor Mcrom.
San Francisco, Feb. 17-Cbarlee Grote,
formerly tupe'intendent of mines in the
Transvaal, but who raturoed to this
country after the breaking out of the
war, for the reason, as he states, that he
could not get his American papers ow
ing to the interference by the British
with ex-Consul Macr u iii's mail, will
lesvo tor Washington tomorrow to meet
Mr. Macr u in, and to testify before a con
greesional committee should his testi
inony bo desired.
Corbett-JerTurlas Fight.
New York, Feb. 15 The date of tli
fight between J. J. Jefferies and J. .
Corbett has been fixed at May 14. Georgi
F. Considine and V. A. Brady, managers
of the men, met Tom O'Rourke, manager
of the Seaside Athletic Oub today, and
formally accepted the offer of the Coney
Island Club for the fight.
ARE ANXIOUS
TO ADJOURN
Session of Congress to Be Cut Short
Important Bills to Go Over.
Washington, Feb. 17. The Republic
an managers are showing an Impatience
to hurry through all legislation and go
away as soon as possible, and are di
couraglng every one who is urging any
legislation which will tend to create de
oate. for irji reason, it seems very
probable that neither the canal treaty
nor the Nicaragua canal bill can go
through at this session. Either of these
measures, if brought before the senate,
would create a tremendous debate, in
volving all our present and past relations
with Great Britain, together with the
position of the administiatlon relative
to the South African war, and every con
tlngent issue In any way connected with
the canal itself.
Many other measures are likely to be
abandoned for the same reason, includ
ing the reciprocity treaties and also tl
Important matter of reorganizing the
army.-, livery suggestion that an army
bill should be passed at this session
meets with the same opposition, although
the friends of the army think something
should be done. The belief is also now
general that the election cases of Quay
and Clark are likely to go over with the
other business which is likely to cause
debate.
Moody and Tongue on Civil Vlcrvlea
Representative Moody says he thinks
the civil service law ought to be modified,
as the way it la now operated it is a good
deal of farce. He would be glad to see
some measure passed which would
strengthen the commission and secure
the very best service for the government
He has no patience with the programme
of the trying to cripple the commission
by striking out the appropriation, which
is always attempted by the ultra spoils
men of the house.
Representative Tongue did not vote,
being absent from tht house at the time,
but said that he favored the amendment
because all past effort to bring about a
reform In the civil service have been
ridiculed by the Republican leader. He
say he favore merit system, bnt not
as it 1 being administered. He also
favor the Hepburn amendment, and
thinks that persons appointed to govern
ment office should not be, allowed to
serve more than four or til years. The
present life tenure to him i objection
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Birder.
MAFEKING WILL
BE RELIEVED
Honors hi Store for Roberts, Kitchener
and French Colonials in the
Front Rank.
New York, Feb. 17. A dispatch
to
tbe Tribune from London says:
The western border has been cleared
by General Roberts' first stroke, Eince
the relief of Kimbcrley carries Mafeking
with it and secures British control of the
Darkly West district and Bechanaland.
General French, by leading the way to
Kimberley, has become tbe Sheridan ot
this campaign, while "Bobs," halting
in triumph at Jacobsdal before turning
eastward, is In fair way to win a duke
dom if be goes on without check or re
verse to Bloeiufonlein and Pretoria. Nor
ought Kitchener to be left out of view.
He has transformed an immobile Britnh
force, which was tied up to railways, in
to an army temarkahle for mobility,
with a system of flying transport, and if
all goes well he seems destined, at the
end of the campaign, to succeed Lord
Wolseley as commander-in-chief, and to
reorganize tbe military forces of the
British empire.
arious snggestions are put forth as
to the movements of General Croi.je and
Dr. Leyds, who ha been interviewed
with tespect to the situation, has ex
presed the opinion that the Boer com
mandant has deliberately allowed Gen
eral French to enter Kimberley, so as to
cut him off from communication with
his commander in-chief.
London is fairly ringing with praises
of General French. Every mounted of
fleer will now want to serve under him
It I learned that the young Duke of
Westminister, who is a stepson of George
Wyndham, will join French' division
when he arrives at the Cape, and not
serve on Sir Alfred Milncr' staff.
Kimberley ha been invested 123 days.
The garrison consisted of 2500 men, in
cluding half battalion of the North
Lncashires and a detachment of the
Black Watch, and five bodies of local
forces. Cecil Rhodes has been the chief
organizer of a moat gallant defense, but
Colonel Kekewich has been a com
mander second only to Baden-Powell in
resource and practical ability. '
One feature of Lord Roberts' campaign
I the prominence which he give to the
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JAME3 H. HYDE, Vice-President.
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THE DALLES, OREGON.
colonial forces. It recall hi remark at
tbe queen' jubilee, when be was at the
head of the colonial contingents, that be
hoped to have them nnder bis command
lf he were ever called npon to take tbe
field. Lord Roberts has rallied the local
volunteers for the defense of the colonies,
and is making largo nee of them in this
campaign. j
Compensations northward are so large '
that the Dutch successes in driving back
the skeleton' army left behind at Coles
berg is regarded by military men here
as an affair of slight importance. Gen
Roberts takes the situation lightly
enough. Boer accounts describe the
capture of one lineof kopjes after another,
with heavy British losses. Five Dutch
commander are named, so that it is
clear that a large force has been con
centrated in that quarter.
Lord Roberta' striking success has
caused an in terse feeling of relief
throughout England. It has also spiked
the gun which Lord Rosebery and Mr.
Campbell-Bannerman have opened up
on the ministers' new measure of nation
al defence. -
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Wood Alciluil Killed Indian.
Buttk, Mont., Feb. 17. Some of a
band of Cree Indians camped near town
came to the city to get a quantity of al
cohol. By mistake they weregivm wood
alcohol. Three of the band, two tucks
and a squaw, drank it. They all three
died in great agony.
Dull Headache, Pains in various parts
of the body, Sinking at the pit of the
stomach. Loss of appetite, Feverishness
Pimples or Sores all positive evidences.
of impure blood. No matter how
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BOERS ARE DRIVEN
ACROSS THE TUGELA
Snrranuded the Bnrglier Forces at Colensi
on All Sides anfl, After Hard FiM
ins, Forced Tlicmto Aljauflon
Their Strang Positions.
BRABANT'S FORCE
IN DORDRECHT
Experts are Not Entirely Satisfied With
Situation at Kimberley Bullcr 1
Said to Have Captured. ioo Prison
ers, Much Ammunition and Pro
visions.
London', Feb. 19. The war office has
received the following dispatch from
General Biller :
"Cheveley Comp, Feb 19. I vester
day moved around the enemy's flank
The Queens, who had bivouacked on the
northern elope ofCingolo, crossed the
Nek, and supported by the rest of the
Second brigade, under Hildyard, as
saulted and took the southern end of
Monte Cristo. The Fourth brigade, on
the left or western slope, and the Welsh
fusiliers, supported by the rest of the
Sixth brigade, assaulted the eastern
flunk of the enemy's position, while tbe
Second brigade of cavalry, on the ex
trenie rwht, watched the eastern slopes
of Monte Cristo and drove back those of
the enemy who attempted to escape
there from our artillery Ore.
"Assaulted by heavy artillery fire on
their front and flank and attacked on
their flank and rear, the enemy made
but slight resistance, abandoned their
strong positions and were driven across
the Tugela. I have taken several camps,
a wagonlnad of ammunition, soveial
wagon of stores and supplies and a fe
prisoners. The weather is intensely hot,
and the ground traversed was exeeding
ly difficult, but the energy and dash of
the troops has been very pleasant to see
They have all done splendidly.
"The woik of the irregular cavalry,
the Queens, the Scots fusiliers and rifle
brigade was perhaps most noticeable,
while the excellent practice of the ar
tillery and naval guns and steadiness of
the gunners, under all times, was re
markable. The accurate fire of the
naval guns from Cheveley was o( great
assistance. Our casualties are not, I
think, many."
Dithha.v, Feb. 19. The bombardment
of the Boer position on Ilangawana Hill
was continuous yesterday and fighting Is
still proceeding at 0 o'clock this evening.
It is said the British have captured 100
prisoners.
Stkiisthokm Camp, Sunday. The
Boer aro retiring and General Brabant's
forces are now entering Dordrecht.
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riTTfiit'RO. Feb. 19. Charles
E. Ma-
rrnm, ex-consul oi I'retona.ouin Airics,
left for Washington tonight, at 10 o'clock
on the Baltimore A Ohio road. Before
leaving he euld :
'I d' not withdraw a word of my
urge against the British ifficial in
n . Baking
Powder
Puke
South Africa. If I am called npon, lam
prepared at any time to testify to them
and furnish evidence of their truthful
ness." Mr. Mat-rum la evidently delighted
over die effect of Lis statement mada
public last week, and says that, although
he is not acquainted with Congressman
Wheeler, of Kentucky, who introduced
a resolution in the house asking for an
Investigation of his caoe, he will call
upon him tomorrow or next day. The
ex coneul says he is not going to Wash
ington on any special mieion, but wants
to tie on the ground togive his testimony
ehou'd it be needed.
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JAPAN WILL ASK
THE SAME FAVORS
Will Be Adversely Affected by the New
French Treaty The Treaty With
Switzerland.
New York, Feb. 19. A special to the
Herald from Washington says:
Although Japan has not addressed any
remonstrances to the government re
specting the treaty of reciprocity negoti
ated by this government with France,
she has made it plain to the authorities
that she will be adversely affected by the
provision telating to silks. Tbe United
States is nnable to take any action in
the matter except to negotiate a treaty
of reciprocity with Japan in caee the
French treaty Is ratified, which Is, from
the present outlook, ai altogether un-
ikely event.
The French treaty will expire the
atter part of next month, providing
ratifications have not been expieesed by
that time, and it has not yet been re
ported by the senate committee. The
state department officials insist that
nteieeta at first opposed to the treaty
have, to a largo extent, withdrawn their
opposition, but senators familiar with
the situation say the treaty will not be
ratified.
The section of the treaty of friendship,
commerce and extradition with Switzer
land, negotiated in 1850, requiring the
extension to the Swiss confederation
of any favor in commerce graded to
other nations, will be abrogated nxt
month, and with il the embarrassment
uffered because of the possibility of
other nations claiming the extension to
them of the. luosl-favored-nation clause
will be removed.
There Is no intention on the part of
tha authorities'to revive the treaty with
Argentina, out they propose to use all
the influence) they can to obtain ratifica
tion of the French treaty. An official
said last night that In the event of the
failure of congress to ratify the French
reaty, the tariff wall raised around the
United States by the Dingley law would,
n the end, result in limiting the A nit r
on markets, through European retalia
tion on American products.
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