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General French's magnificent march la still the subject of admiration, especially in view of the dust storms and thunder storms that all experienced. The work of shelling the Boers pro ceeds vigorously. Owing to the style of the action, the Boers are bound to show In the open whenever they are obliged to leave the kopjes. THE CELEBRATED .H.CUTTE - In Bulk and Cases. For sale by BLUMAUER - FRANK DRUG CO. rKUSALANA TEA Is a mountain-grown Ceylon Tea of the highest excellence, it Is clean-made, economical and refreshing. Costs no more than ordinary English Breakfast or Japan Teas and will ge twice as far. ;ORB!TT & MACLEAY CO., importers PORTLAND EXCLUSIVE CARPET HOUSE. J.G.Mack&Co. 88 Third St frp. Chanbtr of Coaawa b Lease on Long Time LONDON, Feb. 19, 4:50 A. M. It is now amply confirmed that General Cronje es caped. Every detail received, however, proves how admirable Lord Roberts' plans were conceived and were succeeding. But for the unexpected delay at Dekiel drift, which was almost Impassable for wagons, the whole Boer force would have been sur rounded. The delay of one day there gave them their chance for a hasty retreat. All the other movements or Lord Roberts were executed exactly on time. Apparently Gen eral Crpnje Is retreating with the main army, and even if he shall escape alto gether, he will probably lose all his bag gage. There Is still something doubtful about the capture of the British convoy. Accord ing to a Daily Mall correspondent with the convoy, which consisted of 200 wagons, each loaded with 6000 pounds of ration and of forage, and each drawn by 16 oxen, It was quite unexpectedly attacked by a com mando supposed to come from Colesberg. The escort, consisting of 80 of the Gordon Highlanders, 40 men -of the army service corps, and a few of Kitchener's horse, maintained a defense until the arrival of reinforcements, sustaining Insignificant casualties. The Standard's correspondent at Jacobs dal, telegraphing Thursday, February 15, says: "An attack was made jesterday upon the rear guard of our main ody by a force of 1400 Boers, who were nurried up from Colesberg. They succeeded in capturing some of our wagons, but Lord Roberts did not delay his march to retake these. There were few casualties on our side." The last of our supply columns arrived from Honey Nest kloof today, having met with no opposition on the way. Specials from Ladysmith report an ap parent movement on ths Boers toward the Free State, presumably with the object of assisting General Cronje. The news that General Buller is attempting another cross ing of the Tugela east of Colenso, after the capture of Hlangwane hill, therefore, gives great satisfaction. Buller's losses so far have been about 20 in wounded. His entire army, with the exception of General Hart's brigade, is engaged In the operation. It is announced that the Channel squad ron, instead of going to Gibraltar, has been ordered to remain In British waters until March. MAY SWAY CONGRESS President's Influence As to Our Insular Possessions. PUERTO RICANS WANT FREE TRADE ANALYSIS OF THE SITUATION." rjr- Splendid Facilities for Export Mill Certrally located. This property Is in one body; no streets or alleys. Good local trade. Call or address WEST SHORE MILLS CO. BOX 92. ASTORIA, OR. ;al table location for sawmill, warehouse .or other manufacturing1 purposes. iv water frontage. Astoria & Columbia River railroad main line passes through t -j, n fi iHFTrnT-nt-TinflrnmifhVMn-rnr -Caught J Between Two Armies. LONDON. Feb. 19. Spencer Wilkinson, reviewing the military situation In the Morning Post today, says: "Lord Methuen's army can now be used to assist the operations of Lord Roberta Probably the march- from Jacobsdal to Bloemfontelri will occupy six days. The British right wing is acting on the de fensive, and is now holding its own, which is all it is desired to do for the mo ment. "The army of Lord Roberts pushing through the Free State, will probably have the effect of disturbing the Boer army In Natal, because If the enemy remain there he will run the risk of being caught be tween the armies of Lord Roberts and General Buller. "While the British armies are several days' march apart, it is possible for the Boers to throw the bulk of their forces against one, while acting on the defensive with the smaller body against the other, "The Boer commander-in-chief must, therefore, now desire to strengthen Gen eral Cronje to the point where he might hope to cneck or delay Lord Rbberts. How far he can detach troops for this purpose depends largely on General Buller's action. "Dispatches from Ladysmith Indicate a movement among the besiegers. This may moan that they are sending reinforcements to Cronje, or that they are preparing a new assault upon Ladysmith. It is satis factory, therefore, to hear that General Buller has occupied Hussar hill." THE PORTLAND PORTLKND, OREGON 2 SERICAN PUN EI 2 $3.00 PER DAY kni Upwsrd. REPORTS TO THE NEWSPAPERS. Enemy Thrown Into Panic Fighting Hard to Protect Retreat. LONDON, Feb. 19. The Dally News published the following dispatch, dated Sunday morning, February 18, from Mod der River: "Our sudden appearance seems to have astounded the enemy and thrown them into a panic. All their positions were hur riedly evacuated, and the big guns at Magersfontein and Klmberley were left behind. "General .Cronje moved his transport, consisting of many hundred wagons, along a bank of kopjes north of Modder, toward Koffyfontein. It got past our mounted Infantry, but, owing to weariness, had to stop. Thereupon, our artillery opened upon It. The main body of the Boer force kept up a running fight -the whole day, vainly trying to escape. "Each time their advance guard sought to move, off, our mounted Infantry gal loped around and checked them. We. never attempted to stop their main move ment, contenting ourselves with trying to check them. "Their position at Koffyfontein Is said to be very strong. They entertain a whole some dread of 10,000 cavalry moving more quickly than they do themselves. We hope to be in Bloemfonteln shortly." A Renr-Gunrd Fight. The Daily News has another dispatch from the Modder River military camp, dated Sunday morning, which say: "At dawn on Friday the Boers were observed moving wagons along the kopjes toward Koffyfontein. Our mounted Infan try was sent out from Klip drift, but was driven back, and the enemy's wagons passed. "General Knox Twelfth brigade, how ever, quickly attacked the enemy's main body, and severe fighting went on all day over a line which was very extended. The enemy, maMng a desperate attempt. finally escaped, owing to the serpentine uciiu ui lue river, ine mouniea lniamry suffered from the trying flanking move ment. Our force has now been rein forced." The correspondent of the Times at Mod der River, wiring yesterday, says: "General Cronje's army of 10,000 men, with 1000 wagons, is in full rereat toward Bloemfonteln, hotly pursued by General Kelly-Kenny. It will probably be a rear guard fight all the way to Bloemfonteln. Our cavalry hasalready returned! from Klmberley to join lrt the pursuit." Twenty Victoria Rifles Killed. A dispatch to the Times from Naauw- poort, describing the retirement from Arundel, draws attention to the devotion of '20 men of the Victoria mounted rifles,. it.iir , b o kaugiu ill a. nap tkllu UlCU IU a man, fighting' tb the last. A dispatch from the Swasiland border, dated Friday, February 16, says: "The Boer agent at Bremersdorp, Swa siland, has been maintaining regular com munication with Delagoa bay via Swasi land. "Two ccolle carriers have been bearing sacKs, supposed to contain salt, through Tongaland. On examination it was found the sacks contained gunpowder." They Thought They Would Have It When They Canie Under Juris diction of United States. erable length, and that many amendments will bo offered to It, and. it may be the basis of more or less general talk on the question of the policy to be pursued towards the new possessions. Considera ble time probably will be necessary to the final disposal of the bill. All admit the urgency of legislation giv ing the Hawaiian Islands a government, but there are some points on which there are radical differences of opinion. The most important of these Is the question as-to whether the commercial Intercourse between the United States and the Islands shall be nder a tariff or under the free trade system allowed between the states of the Union. The bill provides for free trade, but several of the senators, under the leadership of Senator Piatt, of Con necticut, are making an effort to secure radical amendment in this respect. Sen ator CuHom, In charge of the bill, will resist, and he will be supported by some WASHINGTON, Feb. 18.-The statement t"" "";Ti X win of the president's position relative' to the " ?1?A ALL FOR E be made on the Puerto Rico bill fir TITo1 nAf ! n r QAniftw T rAer vertl? Ya ri hi? fc,,r , nET w T " I "ver Prepared speech on the Phi Ippine Insular possessions may have some effect RIcan bill, but unless there are more ' sltuation, and Senator Kenney will de- nofpotlnnfl frnm tna ronliWlnnne tnnn .. . ... .. .V ; . rc. . i "ver a set speecn on mat question on occui nun ti ue uyyiiiem me pruByeuiB Tuesday. of the bill passing are very good. It is Tfte conference report of the "currency not so much the fear of free trade with bin win likely be brought In during the Puerto Rico as 'the principle involved, -week, and, If so, everything else will be which makes the 25 per cent tariff so laid aside for Its consideration. A very strong. There will be arguments made , short debate Is expected over this report to show that Puerto Rico is much better when made. The diplomatic approprla off by reason of this 25 per cent tax than tion bill may bo considered during the with free trade, because the revenues week. could not be raised to support the gov- Puerto Rico In the House. ernment of the island in a more satisfac- mu. t, ,- .m ... tnrv mnnnor rw-f .voiinn i v The house tomorrow will enter upon lr 5 2,m ? taxation, It is to be the conslderatlon 0f the Puerto Rican tar nhKilirbMlneaV,If UIL0f m 6 eafu ,ff Mu. and the debate upon it promises &1WhlleC,UStOmMaxatl0nWni!To e memorable. The vital question at make the Richer people pay the tax. lssue te whether that ciause of the eon. It has, of course, been developed that the ! stitution providing for equality of im sugar and tobacco men of Puerto Rico post and exciS taxes throughout United are the most urgent for free trade, but states territory extends over the Island that Is what they thought they were get- bf Puerto Rico, ana In this is Involved ting when they welcomed the United perhaps the determination of the future States' authority over them. It Is be- status and government of our new oos- Heved that even should quite a large sessions. The republicans in framing the Views of Western Senators and Representatives. RETREAT WOULD BE A DISGRACE number of republicans stand by Llttle field and McCall, there are enough demo crats from the sugar and tobacco-raising districts to maintain a majority for the bill In the house. Puerto Ricons Disappointed. Men who are well Informed regarding bill have proceeded upon the theory that the constitution and Its Immunities do not extend over Puerto Rico. The demo crats are solidly arrayed upon the other side, and in committee they were joined by one republican, McCall, of Massachu setts. Among the other republicans who take the same view is Llttlefield of Maine, the conditions in Puerto Rico are free to ho succeeded the late Mr. Dingley. The o, nKtu we uewsiuu ui coiife-ress io pro- support of these two prominent repub vlde a tariff against Puerto RIcan goods I licans has raised some hopes In the op would result in a considerable hardship i position that they may be able to defeat to the people of the island, and would the bill, although this hardly seems prob also tend to make them dissatisfied with able at this writing. Both sides- are pre annexatlon. It is a well-known fact that paring for a royal struggle. Payne, the the Puerto Ricans hailed the landing of floor leader of the majority, will open In the American troops with a great deal of support of the bill. He will be followed glee. Nobody Interposed any objections i by Richardson, the minority leader. Bal to taking the Island, save the Spanish ley of Texas will close for the minority, troops, that were under orders to resist i The deoate will continue throughout the the American advance. Everybody re- i week. The vote will be takea on the fol Great, Victorians War Would B Necessary te Dispel the BXeet of Withdrawal. To test the expansion amMmmt. la the Western states, TIm Oragentom woantty addressed a number of totters to aawatws and repredeniattvea from weot of the Mis sissippi river. As Oregon's position on the questioR Is well known, It was set doom ad necessary to ask the congioooinon iron this state for pinions. RpHg have "bees received from Senators Warren aad Clack, of Wyoming; Perkins, of CalKomta.; Hansbrough. of North Dakota; Ifokian, of Minnesota, aad Thurston, of Hobrooka; and Representatives Waters and. Kafc, e California; Bowersoek, of Kansas, aad McPherson, of Iowa. Senator Alteon in closed a copy of a speech dottveroi last October, In which ho stud: "Thoso (Phil ippine) Islands are rightfully owe, and the party that proposes to abandon thorn wiM be troddea down by the flat of tb Amori can people." Speaker Honderson wrote that it has been his rote sines he Btanmo speaker not to give- Interviews on any sub ject. The replies show that the West is for expansion-; that the United Mates, In re taining the Philippines, has eatecsd noes a policy consistent with the eonctltauion, from which there can be no rotxsai with out disgrace. Senator Prttns says tht to haul down the flag In the PhWpplnia would be a "confession of weakness whose effect would never be dispelled oxeeat at the cost of a victorious war with Bag land, Germany or Francs." The letters follow. members stories that were going around to the effect that General Miles could not procure enough American flags to equip Puerto Ricans to wave In behalf of the American occupation and the probabili ties that the island would become a part of the United States. Now, when the is land is to be treated as though It were not a part of the United States, a great many of the Puerto Ricans feel aggrieved thinking that there is little advantage in becoming an Ametlcan'prOvInce. The lowing Monday. Mncrrnn Tlclfled Over His Sensation. PITTSBURG. Feb. 18. Charles E. Ma crum, ex-consul to Pretoria, South Africa, left for Washington tonight, at 10 o'clock on the Baltimore & Ohio road. Before leaving he said: "I do not withdraw a word of my charges against the British officials In South Africa, If I am called upon, I am people of the territory at the time of the i PPw ? any time to tesury to tnern Spanish war had no grievance against and ,?uralsh evidence of their truthful- S3 COST ONE MILLION DOLLARS LDQWRTER$ FOR TOURISTS AND COMMERCIAL TRAVELERS Rpcclnl rteu aide to families an & single crrntlemen. Tb mnnntre- fat 'mill be pleased at all times to show rooms and etItc prices. A mod. TnrLUfa bnth satablUbniAt la the hotel. H. C BOWERS, Manager. STARS STREET knttea ScitoU tsl Plrt irary Association oF Portland 24,000 volumes and over 200 periodicals S5.00 a year or $150 a quarter Two books allowed on all subscriptions 10URS From 00 A. M. to 9KX) P. M. dally, except Sundays and hoTldavs- OF BARGAINS TO CLOSE OUT ?sf ilSV and souths oalf shoes, lace, narrow 1-9 button WM tO6, 12 to 2 and 3 to If1 50 and . values, 75c COoddard&Co. OREGONIAN BUILDiMG Glasses Stop Headaches. If you are .subject to head aches, and no medicine seems to do any permanent good, have your yes examined. Six head aches out of every ten are caused by eye-strain. Glasses will cure them. A very slight imperfection In the nerves or muscles is often sufficient to cause an almost constant head ache. Correctly adjusted lenses put the eyes In perfect focus and relieve all strain. The cause is removed and the headache cured.. But the glasses must FIT. WALTER REED Eye Speclnllst 133 SIXTH STREET OREGOXIAX BUILDING Spag, slug been given a large meas- are-aBwssxijpj trade with -Spain they had -a-lair degree i ";- ". "" "T. ir"., of prosperity. Free trade with the United la3fl we, n "Jf " although he ta States would make them equally pros- not acquainted with Congressman Wheel perous. but this denial will make them ?r;,of e?xer' who Introduced a reso rtm,i ,a iiwom,, - , .-t nil. , lutlon in the house asking for an Investl- p.,Arf -Rnn nhiont ain n h.in . Ration of his case, he will call upon him "A HANDFUL OF DIRT MAY BE A HOUSEFUL OF SHAME." KEEP YOUR HOUSE CLEAN WITH SAPOLIO A PERFECT TACTICAI, SUCCESS. Everything Was Done nnd Resulted as Roberts Planned. JACOBSDAL, Orange Free State, Feb. 17. Lord Roberts' combinations for the movement of the corps dovetailed with precision, although obstacles that had not been foreseen had to be overcome. The execution of his design began at 3 A. M. Sunday. General French rode into Klmberley Thursday afternoon just when he was due, according to the field mar shal's time table, having, in four and a half days, marched 90 miles with artil lery and having fought two small engagements. The relief of Klmberley was accom plished with the loss of only 50 men. Twenty thousand Infantry made a splen did march under a sub-tropical sun and through a dust storm to hold the posi tions which General French took. Lord Kitchener was with General Tuck er's division, in consequence of his trans port arrangement, the four divisions mov ing over the sandy veldt are fed and wat ered. It Is hardly possible to appreciate adequately the mathematical precision with which every part of the transport department has worked, marching through the day, tolling almost sleeplessly through out the night, victualing the army and evolving every hour results from seeming chaos. Everybody did what was expected of him cheerfully, though enduring fright ful fatigues. Few slept more than three hours. The battalions hour after hour tolled through the heavy sand uncom plainingly, and when now and then a man fell out of the ranks exhausted he would rejoin his company later after he had rested. Some 50 or 60 were overcome by the heat and had to be sent to the rear in the backward defile of empty wagons. The rapidity of Lord Roberts move ments away from his base has removed one of the problems, perhaps the chief problem of the war. He and Lord Kitch ener have created a mobile force, able to move in exterior lines and to outflank the Boers, themselves so wonderfully mo bile. The position of the Boer army at Spyt fontein being untenable. General Cronje ordered a retreat. General Kelly-Kenny is still pursuing the Boers. He has now captured more than 100 wagons. The Highland brigade reinforced him after a forced march. General French has left Klmberley to join in the pursuit of the Boer army. The guards have occupied the Boer position at Magersfontein. Further details of the Boer retreat ROBERTS ISSUED PROCLAMATION. No IH-Will to Bnrghcrs, Who Were Misled by Their Government. CAPE TOWN, Feb. 18. Lord Roberts has issued a proclamation to the burghers of the Orange Free Sate saying that he feels it his duty to make known to all the burghers the cause of the coming of the British, as well as to do all In his power to terminate the devastation caused by the war, and that he Issues the proc lamation in order that if the burghers should continue fighting they may not do so ignorantly, but with a full knowledge of their responsibility before God for the lives lost In the campaign. The proclama tion goes on to say: "The British government believes that the wanton and unjustifiable Invasion of British territory was not committed with the general approval of the people of the Free States, with whom the British gov ernment has lived in complete amity for so many years. It believes the responsi bility rests wholly with the government of the Free State, acting not in the Interests of your country, but under mischievous influences from without. "Great Britain, therefore, wishes the peo ple of the Free State to understand that It bears them no ill-will, and that, so far as is compatible with the successful con duct of the war and the re-establishment of peace, It is anxious to preserve them from the evils brought upon them by the wrongful action of their government" In conclusion, Lord Roberts warns all burghers to desist from further acts of hostility toward her majesty's government and troops, and he gives directions re garding requisitions and complaints. FIGHTING NEAR CHETVELEY. Boers Maintain Stubborn Resistance British Advancing?. CHEVELEY, Sunday, Feb. 18. General Buller has established his headquarters on Hussar hill. Heavy artillery firing was maintained at intervals by both sides from Wednesday until Friday. The British stoutly pushed the advance, and their in fantry occupied entrenched new positions In front of Hussar hill, with slight loss. It Is believed the lyddite worked havoc In tho Bqer trenches. The Boers are supposed to have moved their big guns back over the Tugela Fri day afternoon. The rifle fire has been heavy at times. The whole country Is thickly wooded. The British operations are directed to the capture of Hlangwane hill, where the Boers aro strongly fortified, and from which they are shelling the British with great accuracy. The British Infantry ere now deposited along a line extending for several miles to the small kopjes at the base of Monte Cristo hill. From 6 o'clock Friday morn ing the British incessantly shelled Monte Cristo. with the nek separating It from Blaauwkrantz hill, on the right The British Infantry Is making slow progress up the nek In the endeavor to occupy Monte Cristo, which will enable them to enfilade the Boers on Hlangwane. General Buller's casualties during the last three days' operations have been about 0. The British forces have now partly ascended Monte Cristo hill. SITUATION AT DORDREQHT. Boers Have Been Farced From Their Position by Hard Work. BIRD'S RIVER, Saturday, Feb. 17. The position near Dordrecht now is that the Boers occupy a strong hill north of the (Concluded on Second Face.) a "precedent," and say that they ought not to be made to suffer because other Islands are the main Issue Involved. Two New Executive Departments. Although the house committee on mines and mining has favorably reported the bill to create an executive department of mines and mining, there is really" little hope entertained that the bill will become a law. This bill was introduced by Rep resentative Barhom, who seeks first of all to have a readjustment of affairs in the government departments. He, like many others in congress, believes that the va rious governmental duties as now appor tioned, are somewhat muddled and Inju diciously assigned to the different depart ments. While he is perfectly willing that the matters relative to mines and mining shall remain under the control of the sec retary of the Interior, along with other land matters; he thinks that the secre tary is called upon to attend to too many and various duties, and that if a fight is made on this one issue, a change may be ultimately made. The bill to create a department of com merce and Industrlesls Intended for (much the same purpose, only the advocates of this bill hope to have it become a law. This new department of commerce and Industries, should it be created, would talte from the Interior department several of Its branches, as the pension and pat ent offices, leaving the land and Indian offices, and general land matters under the secretary of the Interior, and this pro vision would be perfectly satisfactory to Mr. Barham. But he hopes by prying upon the matter, through his own bill, he may be able to help along the senate hill .for a new department. Such meas ures as this serve to bring the necessity for a readjustment in the departments more forcibly before congress, and will do much to assist in securing the passage of the department of commerce bill. Philadelphia and Portland. The construction of an immense drydock at League island, which is near the city of Philadelphia, ought to give the people of Portland a great deal of encourage ment There are a number of naval ex perts who say that when this dock is built it will be necessary to dredge a channel at least 40 feet deep down the Delaware river to the ocean in order that the naval -vessels to be accommodated by the new dock can reach it If this Is necessary for Philadelphia, there is no reason why4 the same sort of work should not be done on the Columbia to Portland, especially as navigation extends far above Portland, both on the Columbia and the Willamette, while Philadelphia Is the head of navigation on tlje Delaware. The prob abilities are that this deep-water channel in the Delaware will be provided for in the next river and harbor bill, and Oregon will come in for her share for the deep water channel on the Columbia. Lodge for Convention Chairman. Major Lodge is being put forward by the republicans of Massachusetts for chairman of the national convention. Lodge Is a skilled parliamentarian of fine appearance, and with a voice that could be heard all over a convention hall. He would be a'good man for the place. OUR NEW POSSESSIONS. What Will Be Their Relation to This Government? WASHINGTON, Feb. 18. The attention of the senate this week will be given largely to the relations of the United States to its insular possessions. The bill providing a form of government for the Hawaiian Islands has right of way, and if it should be so fortunate as to be finally acted upon before the close of the week the Puerto Rican bill will be immediately taken up. The probabilities are that the 'Ha-walian tUl will b debated1 St consld- tomorrow or next day. The ex-consul says he is not going to Washington on any special mission, but wants to be on the ground to give his testimony should It be needed. Philippine Commission Not Selected. WASHINGTON, Feb. 18. The president has not yet selected all the members of the Philippine commission, of which Judge Taft Is the head. The name of John J. "Vortrees, of Nashville, Term., has been mentioned to the president as a Southern representative on the commission, but the statement that he has been offered a place Is erroneous. THE SICK AND THE DEAD. Captain of an Atlantic Liner Died at Sea. NEW YORK, Feb. 18. When the Prince line steamer Asiatic Prince arrived at quarantine this morning from Santos, Chief Officer Campe reported the death of Captain Woodhouse, 52 years of age, who leaves a family at Liverpool. He Was formerly captain of one of the steam ers of the Anchor line Mediterranean fleet. The Asiatic Prince will be de tained at quarantine for disinfection. WYOMING AN EXAMPLE. Why the People or That State Faver the Efccpanslen Policy. WASHINGTON, Feb. 14. Wyoming is a striking example of the attooooofwi ap plication by the government of the Uirttid States of the theory of expansion. T)w state, as it is now constituted, baa been built up from numerous acqutettteae f territory from other governments. The Louisiana purchase of 1868 furnished 4t 963,000 acres; the treaty with Spam, where by the Oregon country was acquired, fttr nished 7,943,400 acres; the Mexico eooaton of 1S43 added 8,186430 acres, and the area of the state was completed In UN by Mm Texas acquisition. Thus, If expand ton had' not been a settled principle of the g ernment for the past 1W years, wfc&t ts now the great state of Wyoming wewM be the province or colony of Spam, TraM or Mexico, or be divided among them all. I believe the people of Wyoming fttver reasonable and safe expansion, and that they favor the retention by the govern ment of the Philippines with the Idea, ef not only civilizing and giving the pooplo of these islands a share In free govm- ment, but of opening up avenues for American trade and commerce. The Pa cific ocean Is destined ere long to "he the theater of a great portion of the trade f the world. Japan, China, the Phfflpptnec, are rapidly becoming great markets of the manufactured products of ctviliaatimr, and no action will be more potent in securing to the United States a fair share of this trade than obtaining a permanent feet hold, first in Hawaii and, second, in the Philippines. Wyoming te an intone ety patriotic state. She furnished over 9M men In the war with Spain, white hor quota was but 360. Two of her organiaa tlons. the First Wyoming infantry, and battery A. Wyoming artillery, performed faithful and gallant service In the Phil ippines, and I do not think there te- a citizen of Wyoming who desires te undo the work of the brave men o these two commands. w Senator Elkins Fell. WASHINGTON, Feb. 18. Senator El kins, of West Virginia, fell on the ley sidewalk near the capitol during the snow storm yesterday, sustaining bruises about the body and a general shake-UD. The senator was about his home today, and the attending physician says his con dition is not serious. Archbishop Hennessy Improved. DUBUQUE, la., Feb. 18. The con'dition of Archbishop Hennessy tonight was slightly Improved. Hl3 physician. Dr. Slattery, said no immediate danger of death was apparent though the disease Is such that the climax may be reached any hour. Head of Farmlnerton School Dead- HARTFORD, Conn., Feb. 18. Miss Sarah Porter, head of a famous school in Farmington and sister of the late Noah Porter, died today, aged 85. She established her school about 50 years ago. English. Newspaperman Dead. LONDON, Feb. 18. Mr. Joseph Cowen, proprietor of the Newcastle Chronicle and member of parliament for New castle from 1873 to 1886, died today. WOOD'S ORDERS RECEIVED. Prospect of Transfer From Military to Civic Causes Concern. SANTIAGO DB CUBA, Feb. 18.-Gov-ernor-General Wood's general orders specifying the prerogatives of military commanders and civil governors are cre ating a sensation here. The press, with the exception of the violently partisan local Cuban organ, commejit favorably upon them, saying that they Indicate an honest intention on the part of the In tervening government to fulfill the pledge to establish the Independence of Cuba. The provision transferring public works to the civil department on April 1 caused alarm among many American employes, as they expect dismissal when the trans fer is made. The managers of American and foreign business enterprises are also somewhat concerned, as they have no con fidence In the coming Cuban administra tion of public affairs. Thousands of Cu ban politicians confidently expect recog nition "when the transfer Is made. &tott(f&)tr& HOLD THE ISLANDS. North Dakota AntI - Bxnansienists Have No Political Influence. WASHINGTON, Feb. 14. The groat majority of people in North Dakota, ra gardless of party, are In favor of the expansion policy of this government, and I have yet to find any considerable num ber of them who are afraid that this country is in danger of changing from a republican ferni of government te an Imperial system. It te a remarkable foot that most of the men who are eomptem lng and finding fault with the adminis tration have not, in recent years, at least, had much influence in political affairs. The majority of the people In North Da kota do not favor the policy of expan sion from selfish motives, and yet they are opposed to donating the Philippine islands to any other power. I behove that good policy requires that we shall hold these islands for an Indefinite period If necessary, or at any rate until some sort of a civilized government is established there and a complete understanding had with the natives, which will Justify this country in standing sponsor for their sets, as we must do; and no thoughtful person believes that It is the intention of this government to deny to the Filipinos the right to all the liberty they are capable of absorbing. As respecting the final de termination of this problem and the decis ion of the United States as te the kind of government that will finally he es tablished In the Philippines weM, we will cross that bridge when we got te it. NO SUItRELVDBR. Retreat From the Philippines Weald Be National Disgrace. WASHINGTON, Feb. M. I am glad to learn that Oregon te overwheimsngiy lor the extension of our influence, and. m eon sequence, of our commerce to ptfrts of the world which are Just beginning te appre ciate what the results of modern cMMaa tlon mean, and of what advantage they would be to them. I am sure that there is no part of the Pacific coast whteh does not realize fully the vital intpoot ance of maintaining the position we new occupy through the poeeessiom of domi nating commercial positions in the Faotte ocean and off the east eoaot of Asia. Ho part of the United States te so deeply concerned la the maintenance of our po sition as the Pacific coast states and ter ritories. They are nearer to the future great markets of the world than any other competitors for the vast trade wtaieh is sure to come. Their advantages are so obvious that only partisan petttlcs of the most radieal type can cause the expreseiea of any other sentiment than that ear (Concluded on Fourth Page.)