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THE MORNING OREGONIAN, FRIDAY, APRIL 27, 1900.
ROOSEVELT IN 1904
Slogan of the Marquette Club
Banquet
HE WAS PRESENT AND HAPPY
Prefers PriTitte Life lint her Than
VIce-Fresldency, and Ills Position
Is Unalterable, lie Says.
CHICAGO. April 6. "Theodore Roose
velt, of New York, for President In 1301,"
was the slogan of the Marquette Club j
utuKjuci luuignu oovemor uoubcveii was
there, and looked happy at Its suggestion
and Its hearty Indorsement of cheers from
the 100 banqueters. Toastmaster Frank
Lowden told the guest of honor that only
a few years ago the Marquette Club had
brought out William McKlnley as a Pres
idential candidate, and when his remarks
switched to "Roosevelt." "White House"
and "1S04," tho 200 tried hard to make
themselves hoarse.
Governor Roosevelt was the first speak
er of the evening, because he had to leave
early. He pleaded for high Ideals In po'.I
ttos, but said nothing could be accom
plished unless things were gone at prac
tically and determinedly. He mocked at
tho "goody-goody man" who refused to
do his political duty because he was "Jos
tled by the rude man."
In an Interview today. Governor Roose
velt declared that he would rather be In
private life than be Vice-President of the
United States. He eald that his position
In regard to the Republican nomination
for this office was absolutely unalterable.
He eald ho would be glad If the Repub.l
cans of New York should renominate him
for Governor, and expressed the belief
that he could be of more service to hLi
party and the public In that position than
as Vice-President.
In reply to a question as to how he re
garded Admiral Dewey as a Presidential
possibility, he said the Admiral was a
personal friend of his. and he did not
care to talk of him politically.
BltVAJT AND NEW YOItK STATU.
Elliot Dnnforth Says the Nebraska n.
Will Get the Electoral Vote,
NEW YORK. April IS. Elliot Danforth,
chairman of the Democratic Executive
Committee, says he feels confident that
New York will go Democratic next Fall,
and that Mr. Bryan will easily sweep the
country. If he will agree to a platform as
outlined In his Kansas speech. Every day,
he says, he received assurances that men
who abandoned the party four years ago
were returning now. because of the atti
tude of the dominant party In relation to
trusts and Imperialism and their confi
dence that the silver issue would be rele
gated to the rear in the coming campaign.
If sufficient assurance could be given
that Mr. Bryan would be willing to con
ciliate Eastern Democrats by making
trusts and Imperialism the prominent Is
sues, he eald. he felt sure that 75 per cent
of those who balked In 1S9S would return
to the party this year, and that the other
25 per cent would be more than compen
sated for by dissatisfied Republicans and
Independents.
"None of us expect that Mr. Bryan will
abandon the Chicago platform," Sir. Dan
forth said, "but we believe In hoping that
he and the other National leaders would
recognize the fact .hat other Issues have
come to the front since 1ESG, and that due
importance should be given to them. If
this 19 done, there Is not any doubt that
Democrats all over the country will get
together, and that means a Democratic
victory next Fall. New York State Is
never doubtful when the party is united.
At every election during the last IS or
20 years, tl has been shown conclusively
that there are more Democrats than Re
publicans In the state, and that Democrat
ic victory Is entirely dependent on Demo
cratic harmony."
In relation to the attitude of the com
ing state convention. Mr. Danforth said
that it was unlikely that it would Instruct
the delegates to the National convention
to vote for Mr. Bryan's nomination or re
affirm the Chicago platform.
"Our delegation will vote for Mr.
Bryan, though." Mr. Danforth added,
"and we will take particular pleasure In
doing so If a platform upon which we can
all unite is adopted."
LONG FOR VICE-PRESIDENT.
lie Is Indorsed by Republicans in
ills Home Stntc.
BOSTON. April 26. The Republicans of
Massachusetts today elected delegates to
the National Republican Convmtlcn. Con
gressman GUlett, p:rmanent chairman of
the convention, delivered a long address.
The platform presented by Attorney
General Knowlton was adopted unani
mously. The resolutions affirm adherence
to the platform of the St. Louis conven
t on and congratulate the country on the
rejection of free-silver coinage and the
Indorsement of the gold standard. They
pledgo the Republican party to support
such amendments to the banking laws at
will provide a flexible and sufficient me
dium of exchange, to the end that capital
may obtain inln rqturr.s, that American
commerce may be enlarged and labor may
be assured of steady employment and of
the largest possible share of the fruits of
our "expanding trade." As to the Inhabi
tants of the islands acquired by the treaty
of Paris, the resolution says:
"No greater trust than uplifting ana
.educating these defenseless people, has
been Imposed upon the United States.
The Republican party believes It to De
the solemn duty of the Nation to accept
and execute this trust, with all the re
sponsibility it Involves, by retaining the
islands and providing for their adequate
government upon the principles of 11B
erty and humanity."
The resolutions strongly favor construc
tion of the Isthmian canal and the laying
of a Pacific cable, and declare Congress
should offer by appropriate legislation
such reasonable protection and encour
agement to American shipping as shall
revive, build up and strengthen our mer
chant marine; express "hearty and un
qualified Indorsement of the Administra
tion of McKlnley," and urge the nomi
nation of Secretary John D. Long for
Vice-President.
Delegates-at-large were chosen by ac
clamation, as follows: Senator Henry
Cabot Lodge. Samuel W. McCall. Will
lam B. Plunkett and Walter Clifford.
Congressman Dolllver, of Iowa, made a
brief speech, and the convention ad
journed. DTJRRIX FOR. GOVERNOR,
"Vnnied on Seventh Ballot by Indiana
Republicans.
INDIANAPOLIS. April 26. After a con
test that lasted from 9 o'clock until 3
o'clock In the afternoon. Colonel Wlnfield
Taylor Durbln, of Anderson, was nomi
nated for Governor by the Republican
State Convention today. The nomination
was made on the seventh ballot, after
Durbln had gradually drawn strength
from the follow Irs of Griffiths, Hogate,
Haggard, Posey and Dodge. The nomina
tions for the state ticket follow:
Governor Wlnfield T. Durbln.
Lieutenant-Governor Newton Gilbert.
Secretary of State U. B. Hunt
Auditor of State W. H. Hart.
Treasurer of State Leopold Levy.
Attorney-General W. J. Taylor.
Superintendent of Public Instruction F.
It. Jones.
Judge of Supreme Court First District,
John H. Jordan; Fourth District. L. J.
Monies.
Reporter of Supreme Court C F. Remy.
State Statistician B. F. Johnson.
Delcgates-at-large to National conven-
lion United States Senator Fairbanks and
United States Senator Beverldge. Gover
nor Mount and Charles S. Hernly, chair
man of the State Central Committee; al
ternates. Nathan Powell, T. H. Adams, F.
A. Amiden. G. Brewer; electors-at-large.
Hugh H. Hanna. Indianapolis; Charles
MUIer, Goshen.
The convention was one of the most
harmonious ever held by the Republicans
of Indiana.
Just before the convention adjourned a
resolution was adopted extending to Sen
ator Beverldge. who is at Danville, N.
Y.. attending the bedside of his wife, the
sympathy of the "body and its earnest hope
for her speedy recovery.
At 10 o'clock, after 13 hours of con
tinuous session, the convention adjourned
sine die.
Colonel Wlnfield Taylor Durbln. the Re
publican nominee for Governor, was born
at Lawrenceburg, Ind., May 4. ISC He
has never held public office, but has bten
a prominent factor In both stato and Na
tional politics for many years. He Is a
member of the National Executive Com
mittee. During the late Spanish War, Mr.
Durbln was Colonel of the One Hundred
and Sixty-flret Indiana Volunteers. He
went through the Civil War as a private
In an Indiana regiment. Mr. Durbln is
active In various enterprise in the Indiana
gas belt, and resides at Anderson, Ind.
Indorse Bryan, but Sot Ills Platform.
MONTGOMERY. Ala,. April 26. The
Democratic .State Convention today com
pleted the state ticket, selected deegatcs
to the Kansas City Convention, adopted
a platform, and adjourned.
W J. Samford, of Lee, was nominated
for Governor.
Senator Morgan. Frank S. White, A. IL
Morrill and R. J. Lowe were named as
delegates to the Kansas City Convention.
The convention adopted a resolution
Indorsing W. J. Bryan and Instructing
delegates from Alabama to vote for him
for President. A second resolution In
structing the delegation to vote for tho
Chicago platform's reaffirmation was lost.
The platform advocate-! the construc
tion of the Nicaragua Canal, and In this
connection pays tribute to Senator Mor
gan. The treatment of the Porto Rlcans
Is denounced, and legislation Is demanded
that "will curb the influence of trusts
and combinations."
Mlsslsslpplnns for McKlnley.
JACKSON, Miss.. April 26.-M. A. Mont
gomery. H. C. Turlcy. John R. Lynch and
James Hill were named by the State Re
publican Convention which adjourned here
at 10 o'clock tonight, as delegates-at-large
to the National convention at Philadelphia.
The final scsilon. lasting nearly five
hours was a turbulent one. The Mont
gomery faction, otherwise known as the
new white leadership crowd, captured the
convention, and elected the four men
chosen as delcgates-at-large. H. C Tur
ley. of Natchez, was elected National
Committeeman. He Is a brother-in-law
of Judge Thompson, President McKInley'a
former law partner. The resolutions In
dorse McKlnley's administration, the Nic
aragua Canal movement; declare that the
financial question has been effectively and
finally settled; that the Porto Rlcan tariff
bill Is the wisest piece of National legis
lation that has been passed In recent
years, and Instructs the Mississippi dele
gates to cast a solid vote for McKlnley's
renoml nation.
Ilr-ran Won't Be nt Kansas City.
LINCOLN. Neb., April 26. William J.
Bryan returned to his Lincoln home to
day, and, with the exception of a week's
campaigning In Michigan and Northern
Ohio, beginning next Monday, will remain
here almost uninterruptedly until after the
Democratic National Convention. Mr.
Bryan said this period of rest and quiet
was not necessitated by his stale of heallh.
which was excellent, but was In pursu
ance of a programme mapped out some
months ago. He said he saw no reason
to change a plan perfected some time
since, and that he would not attend the
Kansas City convention.
ANOTHER CHINESE CRISIS.
"Era of Widespread Horror and
Bloodshed Not Far Off."
YOKOHAMA, ApriT7. Vla San Fran
cisco. April 26.) The flurry over the Ma
sampo Incident and the fears of Russian
encroachments In Corea, are today put
entirely In the shade by the tidings which
Indicate serious trouble In China and the
approach of another of the crises of which
the Empress Dowager's reign has been so
prolific
It Is qutle evident that this restless fe
male Intriguer has another coup In con
templation, and It Is as evident that this
time the western powers are resolved by
concerted action to rrevent It as Is evi
denced by the presence of their fleets. The
China Gazette. In a recent editorial, has
declared that "If the present policy of the
Empress Dowager Inspired by her evil
advisers, Kang YI. Prince Chlng, Li Hung
Chang and Hsul Tong. on the one hand,
and by the Russian and other Continental
polltlril wire pullers on the nthr. In nn'
speedily restrained, nn tra if w!defpre-il
horror and bloodshed 19 not far an. The
people and even many of the Mandarins
In almost all the provinces, most certainly
In the middle and south, are ready to rise
and throw off the strangling yoke that
binds them."
Indlnn Repartee.
"Reminiscences of the BleSiop of Minnesota"
An Indian agent, who was a militia
Colonel, desired to Impress the Indians
with the magntlude of his dignity. He
dressed himself In full uniform, with hU
sword by his side. and. rising In the coun
cil, told them that one reason why the
Great Father had had so much trouble
with his red children was that he had sent
civilians to them. "Vou are warriors."
he said, "and when the Great Father saw
me he said:. 'I will send this man, who Is
a great warrior, to my red children, who
are warriors, and they will hear hts
words. " An old chief arose, and. sur
veying the speaker from head to foot, said
calmly: "Since I was a small boy I have
heard that white men have great warriors
I have always wanted to see one. I have
looked upon one. and now I am ready U
die."
They Arr Simply Antls.
Woodburn Independent
Some so-called Populists squirm when
hit with middle-of-the-road anti-fusion
Ideas. Having been former Republicans,
now soreheads, they are less Populists
than anti-Republicans. They would rather
defeat the Republican party than eat.
Populist principles and perpetuation of
party organization arc of secondary con
sideration to them. With them it Is any
old thing to beat the party that would
not give or keep them In office.
Train Robbed by a Negro.
LITTLE ROCK. April 27. A southbound
St. Louis, Iron Mountain & Southern pas
senger train was held up by a negro
bandit near HIgglnson, 50 miles north of
Little Rock at 1 o'clock this morning.
The negro had no visible confederates,
and confined his operations to one pas
senger coach, compelling tho passengers
to hand over their valuables at the point
of a pistol. The bandit escaped.
Overshoots the Mark
Albany Herald.
Tho CorvalllH Times publishes a ma
licious and slanderous attack upon Con
gressman Tongue, using all kinds of cheap
billingsgate and hard names. Such mud
sllnglng Is as much out of place In poli
tics as anywhere else, and will not tend
to strengthen the fusion nominee for
Congressman.
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New York Hotel Burned.
NEW YORK. April 26. The Gramatan
Inn at Bronxvllle was destroyed by fire
today. The guests got out In safety. Loss
estimated at fl50,O, partly Insured,
CANAL CONCESSION OFF
NICARAGUA HAS CANCELED THE
COMPANY'S PERMIT.
The Government W Willing; to
Arbitrate, bnt the Corporation at
Last Palled to Act.
WASHINGTON. April 26. The Nicara-
guan Government has finally canceled the
concessions to the Maritime canal com
pany to construct a ohlp canal across
Nicaragua.
This decision Is the result of proceed
ings covering a period of nearly five
months. The original concession wouH
have expired October 6 last, but the com
pany applied for an extension of the pe
riod. This was lefused by the NIcaraguan
Government, and then the company, con
tending that It had been prevented by clr-
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IT IS FAR EASIER
If Ore-ronlnn who desire to xote at the Jnne election and
for President in November, wish to save themselves n lot of
trouble on election day, let them register now. The books close
May 1(5.
It should be borne In mind that any one who has not resrls
tered (no matter how clear Is his title to cltlxenshlp) mast se
cure six freeholders .(owners of real estate In fee simple) to
make affidavits that the statements In his own affidavit are trne.
The difficulties of secnrlnB x suc-u iri-vlioltier- .... i '
The form of affidavit as prescribed by the new registry law is
as follows i
State of Oreron. County of , s. I, the undersigned elector, do solemnly
wear (or alarm) tbst my name and signature as timed below 1 my true name and
slrnatnre. If I have not personally aimed It. It Is because . and It was signed
at my request by the attesting officer; my a-e U years, and occupation :
nativity. ; naturalised or declared my Intention In court. In County, In
State, on . IS . ppetrs by the naturalization papers exhibited.
herewith. Present residence la In section , township . range . Coun
ty. Oregon: (or if a town or city), at No. , street, in the City of : I
occupy room on the floor; that I hare resided In this state during the
lx months immediately preceding this election.
In testimony thereof, I sign my name three times.
(Note. It enable to tiro, let the officer write his name, and so state.)
(1) .
(2) .
(3) .
Elector.
We. the undersigned witnesses, do swear thst our names and signatures are genu
ine; that we are each personally acquainted with the elector and his residence as
stated; that we believe all his other statements are true, and that we are each free
holders In this county.
Signatures. Residences.
(Note. If unable to sign, let the officer
Elector.
We. the undersigned witnesses, do swear that our names and signatures are gen
uine; that we are each personally acquainted with the elector and his residence, as
stated; that we believe all bis other statements are true, and that we are each free
holders In the county:
Signatures. Residences.
Subscribed and sworn to by the elector and the two witnesses before me this
- day of . 1SD .
(Erase one title to suit.)
, Justice of the Peace for District.
Notary Public for Oregon (or other office).
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cumstancca beyond Us control from carry- I
lng out Its contract, had resort to an artl-
cio iu iuai wuuiii.k . aw. set
tlement of differences between the com
pany and the NIcaraguan Government by
means of arbitration. The NIcaraguan
Government admitted the obligation to ar
bitrate the matter and appointed Its arbi
trators. The company was Invited to do
likewise, but being notified that. In accord
ance with the common laws of nations. It
must name Nlcaraguans as arbitrators. It
failed to do so. On January 31 the NIca
raguan fiscal solicitor appeared before the
Superior Court and asked for a judgment
against the company by default. Since
that date the matter has been held under
consideration, and the United States Min
ister to Nicaragua, Mr. Merry, has been
at Managua, reeking to effect a Just set
tlement of the Issue. Information has
Just reached here that, tho courts having
decided against the company's claims, the
NIcaraguan Government has refused to ex
tend the period of time allowed for tho
construction of the NIcaraguan canal by
the Maritime Canal Company, and has
vacated its concession.
FIRST OF THE RIOT CASES.
Jury, After Being Out It! lTours, Re
turns Verdict of Guilty.
CHEHALIS. Wash.. April 26. In the
riot case today the Jury brought In a ver
dict of guilty against Charles Green, the
first of the nine defendants to be tried.
The Jury was out 15 hours before a ver
dict was reached.
The postmasters at Chehalls, Forest,
Agate. Alpha and Sharon. In this county,
have united In a petition to the depart
ment asking for a loop In the mall-caV-rlcr's
route, to that he will take In For
est on the outward trip and Sharon on the
return trip from Alpha, thus giving all of
these offices a dally mall from Chehalls
wlhout additional cost to the Government.
PROniRITIONISTS' CONVENTION.
They Nominate a County Ticket for
Tillamook County.
TILLAMOOK. Or., April 23. The pro
hibitionists held a rally in this city las:
evening and held a county convention to
day for the purpose of nominating a coun
ty ticket, which was as follows:
Joint Representative R. Y. Blalock.
County Clerk Alva Flnley.
Sherlff-F. L. Buell.
Commissioner W. F. Campbell.
Treasurer A. E. Imbler.
Assessor S. F. Moon.
Surveyor W. Petteys.
Coroner W. T. Doughty.
The machinery in being taken out of the
wrecked steamer Laguna. which went
ashore on the north spit of Tillamook bar.
SIX INCHES OP SNOW.
Freese Was Slight, and So Far No
Damage Wns Done to Fruit.
LA GRANDE, Or., April 26. Snow fell
here yesterday to the depth of six Inches.
It disappeared entirely today, except from
the hillsides and mountains. The freeze
last night was slight, and orchardlsts
think that no damage has been done the
fruit. But It is still and clear this even-
tng, and If It grows colder some loss Is
certain to follow.
CHANGE IN MAIL SERVICE.
.Is a Consequence. Dissatisfaction Is
Felt Among Dallas People.
DALLAS. Or.. April 26. Yesterday the
mall contractor from Derry to Dallas re
ceived notice that his contract would ex
pire May 14, and that the mall would be
sent via Independence by motor to Dal
las, which makes the noon mall 20 min
utes late, and the mall from the south 1H
hours late. The people here do not un
derstand .why the department makes such
an order, for It costs the Government 1200
more by the motor, and does not give as
good accommodation. Petitions are being
circulated asking to have It remain as
now. The people of Dallas think It a
scheme to put money In the motor com
pany's pockets.
NEW COOS COUNTY CORPORATION.
Proposes to Encase In Rnllrondlntr
and LojujlnK Fine Timber Tapped.
COQUILLE CITY. April 26. The County
Clerk has received the articles of Incor
poration for the Blue Ridge Railway &
Navigation Company. Tho business en
terprises proposed by the corporation are.
vli: The bulloing. equipping, maintaining
and operating of a railroad from the
mouth of Daniers jrecK. on woos ir,
to a point at Roscburg, Douglas County;
' the building of steamers, telephone and
telegraph lines, and the carrying on of a
' general merchandise business. The prin
cipal office or place of business will be
at North Bend. The capital stock Is
placed at J100.000. divided Into 1000 shares.
The Incorporators are: L. J. Simpson, W.
H, Krlebcl and T. B. Carey. The main
purpose of the corporation Is to engage In
logging on Daniel's Creek. They already
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TO REGISTER.
sign' his name, and so state.)
have a force of ISO men building the rail,
road, which will tap one of the finest
bodies of timber on the Pacific Coast.
Appointments Not Made Public.
ALBANY, Or.. April 26. Census Super
visor Winn this week has been sending
out notifications of appointment as enu
merator for the 176 districts In his Juris
diction. Ho had strict Instructions from
the department not to give out the names,
and the same can be secured only from
the appointees themselves. The only ap
pointment so far reported here Is that of
Will V. Merrill, a prominent member of
the Hospital Corps of the Second Oregon
Regiment, for West Albany, exclusive of
tho city. The Supervisor expects to re
ceive an order releasing the list within a
few days. An Interesting fact discovered
Is that no one connected with the assess
ment of the county has received an ap
pointment, under the theory that people
have been In the habit of giving them false
returns.
Lehman Blum's Death.
SAN FRANCISCO. April 2S. The death
of Lehman Blum, a rich merchant of
Portland, who came to this city a few
days ago to have a surgical operation
performed, was announced today.
Mr. Blum had been an- excessive smoker
during his life, and his, heart had become
so weakened that the administering of an
anesthetic preliminary to the operation
proved too much, and the patient failed
to recover consciousness.
Joseph Sees the Secretary.
WASHINGTON. April 26,-Chlef JoWph.
of the Nez Perccs Indians, was introduced
to the Secretary of the Interior today by
General Miles. Chief Joseph asked If his
band would be returned to their old res
ervation in Oregon. The Secretary stated
that the Indian Bureau had made an ad
verse report on this petition, but he would
personally investigate the subject.
Ashland Odd Fellows Celebrate.
ASHLAND. Or.. April 26. The Slst an
niversary of the establishment of the In
dependent Order of Odd Fellows wns cele
brated here today with special exercises
at the opera-house and a grand ball in the
evening. Large delegations from Gold
Hill. Medford and Jacksonville were
present.
J. II. Bowermnn, of Newberg.
NEWBERG. Or.. April 26.-J. N. Bow
berg, a well-known fruitgrower of New
bcrg. died at his home near town last
evening, of paralysis, at an advanced age.
The remains will be taken to Eugene for
burial. In the family burying grounds, on
Saturday.
Government Meat Inspection.
TACOMA. Wash., April 2S.-Government
Inspection of meat was Inaugurated at
Tacoma todav. Dr v. k u..nhin. .
Portland, starting the work. There 'are
only threo other cities on the Coast where
Snnta Fe's Terminal.
POINT RICHMOND, Cat.. April 26.
The machine shop and terminal round,
house of the Santa Fc are to be located
here. The plans have been prepared and
work will soon begin. The company has
already completed Its waterworks and
the freight slips and wharves are near
Ing completion. Roadmaster Thomas rays
the tracks will be ready for passenger
traffic by the 13th of May. but the train
service will probably not begin until
some time later.
A TWIST OF THE WRIST
In the night will turn on the electric berth
light In the Pullman Standard Sleeping
Cars, on tho Northern Pacific's North
Coast Limited. Two lights In each section.
Get a North Coast Limited leaflet. A.
D. Charlton. Assistant General Passenger
Agent, 235 Morrison street, corner Third.
INTEREST IN THE WAR
ALL CENTERS IN THE RUNNING
FIGHT IN THE FREE STATE.
The Burghers Are Retreating From
the Southern Part and the Brit
ish Are Following Closely.
LONDON, April 26. All the Interest in
the South African war Is now centered
In the running fight In progress between
the burghers retreating from the southern
portion of the Orange Free State and Gen
eral French's horsemen, and the lnfan
lantry of Generals Pole-Carcw. Chermslde
and Bundle. But the British hope of con
clusive results If small at present, the
Boers escaping unhurt and having accom
plished an ImmenKS amount of damag?.
They clung to their positions as long as
It was cafe to do so. and they have
slipped off. to hold the next commanding
ridge, through a broken country admir
ably suited for a rear-guard defense.
Dispatches from AUwal North under
date of Wednesday, April 23, say that the
Boers left Wcpener so hurriedly that
many of the dead were left In the trenches
unburlcd.
Commandant S. Cronje Is reported io
have been killed.
According to advices from Blcemfonteln
tho attempt of the Boers at Brandfort
to get In touch with the command at
Thabanchu is as frustrated by a force dis
patched by General Tucker from Glen.
A dispatch from Pretoria reports the ar
rival there of Lord Rosslyn as an un
bounded prisoner.
In the Houfe of Commons today. George
wyndham. Parliamentary Secretary of the
war otllcc, replying to questions, de
clared that Lord Roberts had made no
comment whatever on General Lord Me
thucn's Magersfonteln operations. James
Lowther, Conserwitive. was heartily
cheered when he gave notice that he
would call attention on May 22 to Lord
Roberts' recent Splonkop disaster and
move the production of further papers on
the stfbject.
Bundle Pursuing the Doers.
LONDON. April 26. A special dispatch
from De Wet's Dorp, dated yestfeday,
says:
"Owing to the approach of General
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ent shelling, the Boere relinquished their
r'uwiw mat jukiu, retiring wun tneir
guns In a northerly direction. Generals
French and Rundle Joined hands east of
De Wet's Dorp this morning. General
Rundle Is pursuing the Boers in forced
marches."
Report from Mafeklng.
LONDON. April 26.-1 S3 P. M. The war
office has received the following message
from Lord Roberts:
"Bloemfonteln. April 26. Good news
from Baden-Powell up to April 10. Mc
Laren 5s much better. All the wounded
are doing well. The Boers captured sev
eral native women who were trying to es
cape from Mafeking, but these were re
turned later."
DEVELOPMENT OF CUBA.
Big Concern tor That Purpose In
corporated in New Jersey.
NEW YORK. April -Representative
American capital has been enlisted In a
schemo for the rehabilitation and devel
opment of the railway system of Cuba.
A newly formed corporation. "The Cuba
Company," Is to undertake this work, and
although its existence Is chiefly due to
tho labors and enthusiasm of a Canadian
Sir William C. Van Home, William C.
Whitney and other prominent members
of the Whitney syndicate. Ex-Governor
Levi P. Morton. John W. Mackay. of the
Commercial Cablo Company; James J.
Hill, the Western railway magnate; Gen
eral Samuel Thomas and other well
known American financiers, are to employ
their brains and money In pushing the
project.
The Cuba Company has been Incorpor
ated in New Jersey with $3,000,000 capitali
zation. Besides the men already mentioned
as subscribers, the list Includes H. M.
Flagler, the Standard Oil magnate; Ed
ward H. Harrlman. of the syndicate now
In charge of the affairs of the Union Pa
cific Railroad; Thomas M. Ryan. P. A.
B. WIdener and W. L. Elkins. of the
Whitney syndicate; E. J. Berwlnd, Gener
al Grenvllle M. Dodge, H. Walters. George
G. Haven, H. M. Whitney, G. B.. Hop
kins, William Lanman Bull and Charles
T. Barney.
The Cuba Company may devote Itself
In some measure to developing the natural
resources of the Island of Cuba, but will
chiefly attend to developing the Cuban
street railroads.
Sir William C. Van Home said last
night:
"The western half of Cuba, geographi
cally. Is well supplied with railroads al
ready,, and but little more In that way Is
now needed there But the eastern half,
which comprises the Provinces of Santa
Clara. Puerto Principe and Santiago, Is
still In an almost wholly undeve'oped
state. To the southward, the mountain
ranges lies near tho coast, as they do in
certain portions of the coast elsewhere,
and In consequence but few railroads
having been built there, and those of an
Insignificant character, the population has
not penetrated far Inland, and the Inter
lor of these provinces remains In an unde
veloped state. Some small Investments I
had In Cuba led me there first to look
after them, but with no Intention of In
any way Increasing them- This problem
presented Itself to me. and I became In
terested In Its working out- One thing
more led me to take It up was that I
found the Cubans not only willing to
work, but to do work well and with In
telligence. "I also believed them, after close obser
vation, to be capable of self-government,
and found that the better classes among
them were anxious and would use their
Influence to render capital Invested In
Cuba as safe as that invested in other
countries, and while occasions may arise
calling for the Interference of the United
States In the future, I don't think they
will.
"Cuba will. I believe, be ultimately an
nexed to the United States, not on ac
count cf self-government there, but be
cause her Interest lies so clearly In that
direction that she herself will prebably
some day request It. But In any event
I have no fear of Investing capital there
on account of the Cubans, far, even If
the self-government which the United
States has pledged herself to give them
has foiled, the United States has given
an even stronger pledge to the world that
she will maintain order in Cuba, which
Insures the safety of Investments made
there.
"Not the least Important feature of this
new company Is that It Is the first in
vestment on a largo scale of American
capital In Cuba. We propose to develop
these three great provinces that In ter
ritory are half the size of the entire Is
land, but which as yet only hold a third
of the population. They are wonderfully
rich agriculturally. In minerals and in
Umber, and the first work In their de
velopment will be to build railroads. We
shall not stop there, but shall do any and
everything that seems to us wise to do
to promote development In agriculture,
mining, timber and manufactures."
McKlnleys nt Their Old Home.
CANTON. O.. April 25. President Mc
Klnley had a business conference this
morning with several men. who loak after
his interests here, and later he was visited
by a number of friends end neighbors.
President and Mrs. McKlnley paid another
visit to the North Market-street home dur
ing the morning. Soon after noon an In
formal luncheon was served at the Bar.
ber home, to the Presidential party. Cap
tain and Mrs. Lafayette McWIUlams. of
Chicago, and Mrs. Ewtng Brooks, of Se
wlcklcy. Pa. At 4 o'clock the party left
on a special train for Washington.
NAVIES OF GREAT POWERS
Cut This Out and Save Writing m
Letter of Inquiry.
Chicago Times-Herald.
If any one questions the wisdom of the
Increase In our own navy contemplated In
the report of the naval committee of the
House, he' should study the subjoined ta
ble of the navies and naval programmes of
the leading powers of the) world. The
figures arc based on a recent parliamen
tary return made to the British Commons,
and Indicate that the United States ranks
sixth In order of naval strength, being
really midway between Japan and France.
The returns for the seven leading powers
on seven classes of war vessels are as
follows:
oc'soa
3- SS
S3-
3m g 3
CLASS.
: i.5 :
: ipH
: "&:
-7rr-r 1
Iri
urrai finiain
Battle-ships
Armored cruisers
Protected cruisers
Unprotected cruisers
53 17
17 14
Armored coast defense vessels
Torpedo-boat destroyers
Torpedo-boats
France
Battle-ships
Armored cruisers
Protected cruisers
Unprotected cruisers.
33
4l 33
121 20
4 40
II
14
12
266
24
12
U
3
It
36
ISO
25
E
17
21
11
10
113
19
7
15
1
"ii
154
16
S
21
6
23
20
30
7
7
IS
J
4
13
53
Armored coasi defense vessels
Torpedo-boat destroers
Torpedo-boats
uussia
Battle-ships
Armored cruisers
Protected cruisers
UnDrotected cruisers
Armored coast defense vessels
Torpedo-boat destroyers
lorpeao-ooats
Germany
Battle-shlps
Armored cruisers
Protected cruisers
UnDrotected cruisers.........
Armored coast defense vessels
Torpedo-boat destroyers..
Torpedo-boats
Italy
Battle-ships
Armored cruisers
Protected cruisers
Unnrotected cruisers
Armored coast defense vessels!
Torpedo-boat destroyers
Torpedo-boats
United States
Battle-ships
Armored crulsera
Protected cruisers
Unprotected cruisers
144
5
2
14
6
19
1
16
Armored coast defense vessels!
Torpedo-boat destroyers
Torpedo-boats'
Japan
Battle-ships
Armored cruisers
Protected cruisers
TTnnrntpirtpl cruisers ...
3
3
14
9
4
S
29
Armored coast defense vessels
Torpedo-boat destroyers
Torpedo-boats
29
It will be perceived that In Naval
strength Grefttt Britain stands In a class
by herself. The united fleets of any two
of tho other nations are not equal to her
single navy. Excluding torpedo-boats
from the reckoning, the British fleet Is not
far from being equal to those of France,
Russia and Germany combined.
Our strength afloat, building and con
templated, puts the United States on a
practical level with Italy, and not so very
much behind Germany and Russia, but
stll so far In the rear of France that, ex
cept for the probable superiority of the
American man behind the gun, we would
not be In the same class.
The most significant feature of the
abova grouping Is that the four strictly
European navies are outnumbered by the
three outsiders, and also that the first,
sixth and seventh In order are stronger
than the second, third, fourth and fifth 'n
order.
When It Is considered that In any Euro
pean complication the navy of Italy Is
more likely to line up with that of Great
Britain than with those of France. Russia
and Germany, the impotence of Europe to
dictate to England In any matter beyond
the Continent Is apparent.
The sovereignty of the sea Is with the
Anglo-Saxon, and they who rule the sea
rule the world. From this time on the
United States should steadily Increase lti
sea power until this Is commensurate
with Its vast resources and extending
commerce.
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BUTTONS NEARLY READY.
Volunteer Badges Will Soon Be Is
sued. Work on the bronze medals to be pre
sented by the stato to the Volunteers Is
pr.-res-ing yny fast All the medals
have been struck off and will very soon
be ready for delivery. The date for the
commencement of distribution originally
fixed by Governor Geer was May 1, which
is nearly due. The Covernor will shortly
announce the method of distribution,
which will probably be that the men en
titled to medals shall call or send to a
given place a written request. For tho
deceased volunteers arrangements will be
made for delivering the medals to their
nearest relatives who will apply for tho
same, '
Through the manufacture of tho buttons
for aiding the monument fund, a report
has gained credence to some extent that
t e i. are to t sold to the soldiers.
This Is not the case. The medals are
the gift of the state, and nothing what
ever Is charged for their donation. To
aid the monument fnud General Summers
conceived the Idea of utilizing all the
bronze taken from tho cannon and not re
quired In the manufacture of the medals,
for the manufacture of buttons, which
will be sold. These buttons are of two
kinds; ono for the Volunteers themselves
and ono for the public. Those for the
Volunteers will be rather elaborate, bear
ing the coat of arms of the state, with
appropriate lettering, and being coated
with blun enamel. They will bo sold to
tho soldiers only, for 50 cents each. 3
cents of which pays for their manufac
ture and 25 cents will go to the monument
fund. The buttons for the public are of a
plainer design, costing In their manu
facture only two or threo cents, and will
be sold for 23 cents each, all the proceeds
going to the fund.
As the buttons will be ready for sale
before long. General Summers has calb-d
a meeting of the AdmlnWratlve Council
of the Veteran Association, to organize
a society to manage the work.
This council consists of General Sum
mers. Colonel of the regiment. Lieutenant
C. A. Mu-phv. LI-:ut-imtit-C3l'ine"i: Cap
tain C. E. McDonelU Major of the First
battalion; Lieutenant Robert S. Houston,
Major of the Second battalion; Captain
Sandford Whiting, chief surgeon; Chap
"laln W. S. Gilbert, and General C. U.
Gantcnbcln. regimental Adjutant, Gener
al Summers also requests Captain R. U.
Davis. Inspecting officer and Chris A. Bell.
Judge Advocate, to attend . The meeting
will be held In Adjutant-General Ganten
beln's office Monday evening at 7:30
o'clock. The association organized there
will take charge of the buttons and ar
range for their sale, as well as appoint a
treasurer nnd secretary to handle the
funds and conduct correspondence.
Fnlry Tales of Werler Recline.
New York Journal of Commerce.
Tho Cuban census Is a surprise In two
respects: the population Is larger than was
supposed, and the blacks are a smaller por
tion of It than they have been estimated.
The present population of 1.572.797 Is as
largo as any of the estimates of It before
the revolution broke out five years ago.
SInco that time It has been confidently
stated that 300.000 or 400.000 persons bnd
perished In the insurrection and among the
reconcentrados. Either tho estimates of
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ND IN OFFERING sometlim
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Infringement. Alabastlne Co.
own right to make wall coat
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HE INTERIOR WALLS ot
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TjiBANCB ot -welt paper js on
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wood ceilings, brick: or can
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YTntt us for Interesting book
U "free, ALABASTINa CQs,
Grand Baslda. M lch
population have been very much too lotr
or the fatalities of the wax and of Captain
General Weyler"3 policy have been esti
mated very much too high. Tho colored
people have been represented as constitut
ing about half the population, and some of
the estimators put them at more than
half; they prove to bo 05,243. or less than
oncthlrd. The females are In a. majorlty
of 30.842 among the black and of 15.554
among the native whites; tho foreign
whites ore mostly males. Whether this
predominance of females can be attributed
to the casualties of tho Insurrection Is not
certain, but that Is probably a partial ex
planation, and it may be a completo one.
Twenty-eight per cent ot the population
can read and write, and as the total popu
lation Includes the small children, the per
centage of those over 10 years wno can
read and write Is much larger. Forty
three per cent of these are "literate,"
which presumably Implies the ability to
write aB well as to road. These figures
arc not satisfactory, but they aro much
better than was expected.
DELAYED TRAINS.
Great Northern nnd Northern Faclflo
Both. Affected.
The transcontinental trains westbound
were delayed yesterday In their arrival at
Portland. The Great Northern's train
No. 3, due here at S A. M.. did not reach
here until 12 o'clock, noon I hours late.
The Northern Pacific's westbound train
No. L duo here at 5:30 P. M.. Wednesday,
did not reach Portland until 1:43 P. M.
yesterday. Neither of the above com
panies' representatives here are advised
as to the cause of these delays.
Prospect of Settlement.
LONDON. April 27. The Constantinople
correspondent of the Dally Mall saye:
"In addition to rebuilding the American
structures at Kharput, the Sultan has
found a way of paying the Indemnity by
ordering a cruiser built In the United
States, the cost of which will Include tho
J300.WO claimed. By this adroit move ho
hopes to shelve tho question of principle,
and thus avoid giving the powers a pre
text for pressing their clnlme."
The Constantinople correspondent of tho
Dally Chronicle says:
"The Turko-Amerlcan difficulty Is In a
fair way of settlement, the Sultan having
promised satisfaction.
"It Is asserted that the Porte has revived
the project of building a cruiser In tho
United States to disguise tho payment of
Indemnity, nnd Ahmed Pasha Is going to
New York to negotiate with the Cramps
on the subject,"
Illinois Rnnlc Robbers.
COULTERVILLE. III.. April 2C Burgw
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Coultervlllo with dynamite early this
morning, secured 35000 nearly all in cur
rency, nnd escaped. The burglars muf
fled the sound of the explosion so well
that nothing was known of the robbery
until the cashier opened the doors cf his
office this morning.
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