THE MORNING- OKEGONIAN,, FRIDAY, JUNE 15, 1900.
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CHINA IN A FERMENT
Anti-Foreign Disorders on the
Increase in the Empire.
TIOUBLE AHEAD FOR THE POWERS
Admiral SeymoHr International
Colaxaa Is Wearing Pekln afore
Troops Being Landed.
LONDON', June 15. 4:25 A. M. Observ
ers at Shanghai and Tien Tsin think there
Is a great deal more trouble ahead for the
concert of powers than merely reaching
Pekln with 2000 men. Serious disturbances
have taken place at Tannan Fu and ileng
Tse, as well as at other points at a con
siderable distance Irom the capital. The
whole Chinese Empire seems to be In a
ferment.
The Intentions of the Empress Dowager
are still equivocal, with a balance of
testimony on the side of a determination
to expel the appropriators of a part of
her country or to lose her dynasty in the
attempt. It is related of her that Mon
day following the murder of the Chan
cellor of the Japanese Legation she was
aroused to a sense of danger and went
personally to the Yung Ting gate of
Pekln, where she advised the rioters to
disperse. But she took no steps to apply
force, and the appearance of things is
more threatening than ever.
While Admiral Seymour, with the Inter
national relief column, is forcing his way
to Pekin, several of the powers are ar
ranging largely to reinforce their details
at Tien Tsin. Germany proposes sending
1200 men. Great Britain sent 600 from
Hong Kong yesterday, and 400 will go
Sunday. Italy has ordered 1000 to ho.d
themselves in readiness. Russia, accord
ing to a St. Petersburg dispatch of
Wednesday, has decided to bring her
force at Tien Tsln up to 6000. Thus the
combined forces at Tien Tsm will prob
ably soon be about 10.000 men.
The explicit statement made yesterday
afternoon in the House of Commons by
the Parliamentary Secretary of the For
eign Office, Mr. Broderlck. with reference
to the Identity of opinion among the
powers upon the question of an applica
tion of force, and the method of apply
ing it, is- accepted by all the morning pa
pers as qulto sufficient for the present,
and the hope is generally expressed that
nothing wi.l happen to diminish the har
mony. An Incident, however, has already oc
curred. Involving the British and French
at Tien Tsln, which nearly ended in vio
lence. A dispatch from Tien Tsin. dated
yesterday, says:
"For some days the French and Russian
authorities have been Jealous because of
the supposed facilities given to the British
authorities by the officials of the China
railway. Yesterday (Wednesday) some
French marines attempted to take charge
of an engine required at the front. In
spector Weir refused to give up the engine,
and a Frenchman attempted to bayonet
him. Weir caught the muzzle of the rifle
and the bayonet passed over his ehoulder.
For a moment serious trouble between
the British and French was imminent, but
the prompt action of the British Consular
and naval officers, backed by the Ameri
can Consul and the railway officials, pre
vented a collision. Conciliatory expres
sions were exchanged. The French Con
sul withdrew his opposition, and the Brit,
isrti remained in charge of the engine, as
before."
A special dispatch from Shanghai says
an unconfirmed report has reached there
from Tien Tsln to the effect that a foreign
legation has been burned, and that a Min
ister has been killed. The names, tt is
added, are withheld, pending a confirma
tion of the report. It is further rumored
that the international relief parties are
experiencing great difficulties in regard to
provisions and water. It is believed that
the delay has been caused by the fear
that the force will be insufficient to over
come the opposition that might be encoun
tered and thus precipitate a massacre at
the Capital. It is added that the Japanese
have sent two more cruisers and have
tended 300 additional troops.
A telegram received from Yunnan Fu
says that the English and French missions
there have been burned, and that the for
ilgn residents have taken refuge In the
Viceroy's residence. The trouble, this
fllspatch eays, is reported to be due to
French intrigues.
A special dispatch from Shanghai, dated
today, says:
"A report has reached here that the
British, American and Japanese Ministers
tn Pekln favor the restoration of Emperor
Kwang Su, but that the French and Rus
sian Ministers insist upon the powers tak
ing charge of China. It is further re
ported that the respective divisions of the
belief have already been assigned. The
belief Is that the withdrawal of the British
ships from the Yangtse Krang Is an Indi
cation of Great Britain's disclaimer of the
'sphere theory.
"Later reports from Tien Tsln confirm
the news of the burning of the Japanese
legation, but the rumor that a Minister
has been murdered has not been con
firmed. Fifteen hundred Russians, with
four guns, have arrived outside of Pekln.
This makes 4000 Russians who have land
ed. It Is regarded as certain that the
Japanese Government will take active
iteps concerning! the murder of the Chan
cellor of the Japanese legation.
"In consequence of a disturbance at Chee
Foo, the German flagship and H. M. S.
Phoenix have returned there. A Russian
warship, with 800 troops, has gone to Han
kow. Chinese desperadoes at Quln San,
40 miles from Shanghai, have seized three
steam launches and treated the passengers
piratically."
cation at Pekln and in its neighborhood
becoming more threatening Her Majesty's
Government, June 6, telegraphed Instruc
tions to Sir Claude MacDonald and Ad
miral Seymour to take, in concert with
the other powers, any steps in their dis
cretion which, if left unfettered, they
might consider advisable for the protec
tion of the foreign legations at Pekln and
British subjects there and at Tien Tsin
and neighborhood.
"Sir Claude MacDonald. after a confer
ence with the Russian xepresentative at
Pekln, was empowered to support any
Chinese authority capable of maintaining
law and order or any measures to this
end. the Russian Minister being similarly
authorized.
"In consequence of further depredations
of the Boxers. Admiral Seymour called
up three more ships, and June 9. after
consultation with the foreign command
ers, decided to land a force and march on
Pekln. June 10 he marched with 107S men.
of which 650 were British. This force has
since been Increased to 2300 men, contain-,
ing detachments from the ships of seven
of the powers. The Admiral had ad
vanced 30 miles June U. when he encoun
tered the Boxers and killed 35 of them.
The rr.llway was much broken up. and
only three miles were covered In 24 hours.
"About 950 troops are being embarked
at Hong Kong, and the Terrible is going
to Taku. The Russians are landing an
additional detachment of 1470 men. Sir
Claude MacDonald reported June 11 that
disorders were occurring at Pekln. Nine
British and 25 foreign ships are now at
Taku. and complete accord prevails among
the powers in regard to the action taken
by Admiral Seymour."
Mr. Broderlck concluded by denying that
he had the least intention of implying
that Great Britain had any closer agree
ment with Russia than any of the other
powers.
UNDER THE FRENCH FLAG
FLEET OF
XEW SHIPS
POICTLAXD.
BOUIfD TO
They Sail Round the "World la Bal
last and the Bounty Pays
the Bills.
1 ire today in Hawaii. From now on tho
goods will be shipped to the Islands as
rapidly as possible. The Honolulu Auto
mobile Company has 500,00) worth of hacks
and carriages stored ct Port Costa, on
which the old duty would, have been $12.
CO0. but now they will -os admitted free.
Cigar-smokers on thu Islands will lose
by the new revenue laws. Hawaiians
smoke Manila cigars, wbleh formerly were
admitted free of duty, and sold at 2 and
-4 cents apiece. Dealers have laid In large
supplies, as under the r.ew duty the price
will Te trebled.
MORE OVEXDUES.
The French bark Bossuet, jnst out of ro Vessels Causing the UHdervrrlt
the builders' hands. Is now en route to erg Anxiety
Portland from Nantes In ballast, making, -...Tm.vmom t.,-.. i r-,-, or
a fleet of five vessels flying the French ' SAN eCIfSCO. Junerave feara
flag that are making the long journ-y '" Ea'e ofJf?SSl AHnr
around the Horn In ballast. Of tie oth- cana. which, with a cargo of rftre Is out
. thi Marshal VIlHAr has. fcn nn the rom lueia JJuena, iur iu jiuii. w ujo.
ADVICES FROM SEYMOUR.
Difficulties of the Advance Toward
Pekln.
WASHINGTON, June 14. A dispatch
has been received at the British Embassy
here from Admiral Seymour, In command
of the International troops now forcing
their way from Tien Tsln to Pekln. The
dispatch disclosed the extreme difficul
ties encountered, mainly In the form of
tracks destroyed, and stated that the
progress was only three mlleB for the pre
ceding 24 hours. The commanding Ad
miral felt that it would be desirable to
have additional force In order to meet
every contingency, although the general
feeling was expressed that the trouble
would be leas" difficult to deal with than
had been expected. It Is calculated that
with the three miles covered In the 24
hours preceding the Admiral's dispatch,
which Is dated yesterday, the interna
tional force was 25 miles from Pekln.
There Is every Indication, however, that
the 25-mlle stretch will be about the most
difficult of the entire route. The dispatch
of the Admiral makes no mention of
further engagement with the Boxers.
way longer than any of them, having left
St. Nazaire over 300 days ago. She has
put In the greater part of the time since
at Montevideo, undergoing repairs, but
got away from that port March 24, and
should be showing up within the next 30
days. The Amiral Courbet, which Is also
The vessel is long overdue, 50 days being
more than an average voyage from the
nitre ports to San Francisco. Ten per
cent reinsurance has been offered. The
Americana Is a new suel schooner, built
In Scotland, and this is he:1 first voyage.
Another vessel concerning which some
NATIVE SONS ADJOURN
THEY HAVE FINISHED A PROFIT
ABLE SESSION.
A. E. REAMES.
ADVAXCE OF THE MARINES.
Boxers Encountered on the .War
Tearing Up the Line.
TIEN TSIN, Wednesday, June 13. The
International expedition is now at Lang
Fang, half-way to Pekln. The troops
found the station destroyed and 200 yards
of the track torn up. Upon approaching
the station they found the Boxers still
carrying on the work of destruction, but
the latter bolted Into the village upon the
approach of the advance party. A shell
from a slx-pounder was dropped Into the
village, and the Boxers fled up the line.
Above the station a small party was dis
covered engaged In tearing up the track,
but a few long-range shots drove them off.
Tho patrol returned this morning, and
reports that a mile and a quarter of the
track has been destroyed. The expedi
tion will remain for the present at Lang
Fang. It Is expected Admiral Seymour
has made Lang Fang a secondary base,
and that he will advance the remaining
40 miles as rapidly as pooble.
It is reported that Prince Tuan. the new
head of the Chinese Foreign Office, and
General Tung Fuh Slang have resigned.
Three more Russian warships have ar
rived at Taku.
GUARDING TEKIN GATES.
Thirty Thousand Boxers Said to Be
on Hand.
TIEN TSIN, June 14. A courier who ar
rived this morning from Pekln and Lang
Fang brought a letter from the American
Legation stating that General Tung Fuh
Slang intends to oppose the entrance of
the foreign troops Into Pekln. Thirty
thousand troops are guarding the south
gate, and the Chinese have guns trained
on the American Mission and British Le
gation. The courier reports" that It is said
upwards of 2000 Boxers arc In the immedi
ate neighborhood of Lang Fang.
Railroad communication between tltla
place and Admiral Seymour's Interna
tional force has been cut three miles be
yond Yangtse Sun. Two bridges have
been destroyed.
It Is rumored that the Boxers are deter
mined to burn Tien Tsln station tonight.
Owing to the extensive damage done the
railroad. It Is feared the international
force cannot reach Pekln before Sunday.
The Japanese cruiser Suma has arrived
at Taku.
ELECTED FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE NATIVE SONSI OF OREGON.
ENGLAND'S JUSTIFICATION.
Official Statement of the Situation
Made In the House oT Commons.
LONDON. June 14. In the House of
Commons today, the Parliamentary Sec
retary of the Foreign Office. WlUlam St.
John Broderlck, made a statement in re
gard to the position of affairs In the
Chinese Empire.
"Her Majesty's Minister at Pekln." said
he. "has been In constant communication
with the Chinese Government since the
attack by the Boxers on peaceable con
verts and the destruction of three vil
lages about 90 miles from Pekln May 12.
May IS. Sir Claude MacDonald reminded
the Tsung 11 Yamun (Chinese Foreign Of
fice) of his unceased warnings during the
last six months of the danger of not tak
ing adequate measures to suppress the
Boxers, and an imperial decree was sub
sequently Issued. May 20, a meeting of
the diplomatic corps was held, at which
a resolution was unanimously adopted
calling on the Tsung 11 Yamun to take
stringent measures. It was not then con
sidered necessary to bring the interna
tional guards to Pekln, but the British
marine guard at Tien Tsln, which had
been under orders to leave, was detained
there, and two British ships were cent to
Taku.
"As no specific measures were taken by
the Tsung 11 Yamun. the diplomatic corps
met again May 26 and decided, falling the
receipt of a satisfactory reply from the
Tsung 11 Yamun, to summon the guards.
This course was adopted May 2S. and a
British detachment of militia men. with
a machine gun. was sent to Pekln. and
104 men were 6ent to Tien Tsln. .while four
more British ships were brought to Taku.
News was then received of the murder of
Mr. Robinson and the capture of Mr.
Norman, who was subsequently murdered.
"Sir Claude MacDonald continued June
5 urgently to Impress the Tsung II Yamun
with' the necessity for taking Instant and
effective sleps to punish the murderers
and restore order, informing him that
Her Majesty's Government held the Chi
nese Government responsible for the crim
inal apathy which had brought a&out this
disgraceful state of affairs. These re
monstrances having no effect, and the Bit-
Resistance Is Expected.
TIEN TSIN, June 14. The Russians
have landed four eight-centimetre guns.
Those, with 1700 men. will start on the
march for Pekln tomorrow. A train flllnl
with searchlights patrols the line between
Tien Tsln and Taku.
The opinion Is growing that the impe
rial troops will attack the International
column near the capital, probably at Feng
Tal. General Tung Fu Slang is in front
and General NIeh in the rear of the
guards. Ten thousand foreign drilled
troops are still at Shanghai.
Rtot at Yunnan Fa.
SHANGHAI, June 14 A dispatch from
Chung Klang says a riot has taken place
at Yunnan Fu. The buildings of the Ro
man Catholic mission were utterly demol
ished. All the missionaries are safe.
A Russian troopship passed up the
Yangtse June 13. It was reported that
her troops were to be landed at Hankow,
but the Russian officials at Shanghai ex
plain that the transport has merely gone
to Hankow -to load for Odessa, and the
troops on board are time-expired men on
their way home.
Fight With Mohammedan Troop.
LONDON, June 15. The Times publishes
the following dispatch from Tien Tsln, via
Shanghai. June 14:
"A serious engagement has occurred be
tween the International column and the
Mohammedan troops of General Tung Fuh
Slang, near Pekln."
Byron Bresnan, British Consul at
Shanghai, who Is now in London, says
that the Mohammedan troops are armed
with machine guns and repeating rifles.
on her maiden voyage, called from Nantes
for Portland about a month ago, and the
La Fontaine sailed from Santander for
Portland early in April. The fifth vessel
of the fleet Is the Europe, which Is al&o
the largest of the fleet, registering 2070
tons, while all of others register about 1700
tons each. The Europe is coming out
from Grimsby, where she has Just dis
charged a cargo of wheat from San Fran
cisco. A few of these French vessels came out
last year, and as the Government paid a
bounty sufficient to cover nearly all of the
operating expenses, the amateur marine
men who had charge of them were satis
fled to accept a very low rate of freight.
The result was that when some of them J
reached the Pacific Coast they were load
ed alongside of British and German shipt.
which were receiving o to 8 shillings per
ton more than was paid the Frenchmen.
This season they are holding back for
higher rates, and as he government Is
paying each of them s' 1 thousand dol
lars, and rates of frclf are soaring to
ward record figures, the shipowners will
receive handsome dividends on the invest
ment Meanwhile, the British and German
6hlps, which receive no bounty for sailing
around the world In ballast, must rustle
around to secure an outward freight in
order to help pay expenses on the voyage
to the Coast, even though they are mak
ing big money on the return voyage.
TnE SUNKEN GYPSY.
Damage Sustained May End Her
Career.
The O. R. & N. Co.'s diminutive
steamer, the Gypsy, may not be raised
from her present watery grave in the Wil
lamette River, near Independence, wheie
she sank on Monday, says the Salem
Statesman. The disabled boat is being
examined by Master Shipbuilder Carstens
arid Captain George Conway, superintend
ent of water lines for the O. R. & N.
Co., and upon their report largely depends
the final disposition or. tne aamagea
steamer by the company.
While the extent of the damage to the
Gypsy has not yet been ascertained, the
collision must have produced an enormous
opening in her hull, the rapidity with
which the craft sank confirming this pre
sumption. The Gpsy has always been
more or less unfortunate In her opera
lions on the river, having experienced a
number of similar mishaps of a minor
nature. In case it should be decided not
to raise the boat. It will probably be re
placed by a boat more suited to the Wil
lamette River custom. The business of
the company requires a larger packet car
rying a smaller draught, for the upper
river, especially during the Summer
months.
The Gypsy was built In 1S9S. at a cost of
between $12,000 and $13,000. Its dimensions
were 120 feet long, with a 25-foot beam,
and having 12 inches draught. By reason
of Its several years' usage and the nu
merous repairs made, the original con
struction of the boat was modified, and a
the time of the accident It probably re
quired IS Inches draught. The Gypsy has
been used almost exclusively to relieve the
heavier draught steamers during the low
water season, and -during the Winter
months when the river afforded good nav
igation, she was used for transporting
cargoes of wheat from up-Valley points
to the Oregon City and Portland mills.
apprehension exists among the English
underwriters is the British ship Flngal,
now out from Calcutta for this port 12S
days. She has not been spoken since the
sailed.
No tv Under the American Flag.
SAN FRANCISCO, June 14. The bark
Roderick Dhu, formerly Hawaiian, sailed
from thk port for Hllo, Hawaiian Islands,
today, under the American flag. She Is
the flrst vessel to change .her flag since
the annexation of the Islands by the
United States. Instead of clearing Irom
the custom-house to a foreign port, as
heretofore, she cleared to a domestic port
or coastwise. The Roderick Dhu is owned
by William Matsln, and has been on the
Spreckels line for the past three years
carrying general mercharidlse to the is
lands and returning with sugar.
Fire on the Coqultlam.
VANCOUVER. B. C June 14. The
Coasting steamer Comoa: arrived tonight
with news that the steamer Coqultlam
was beached this morning at Texada Isl
and. She had caught fire in some mys
terious way shortly after leaving Van
couver for Skagway. Her large deckload
precluded her crow getting down to the
flro, and the exact damage is not yet
definitely known. Her cargo was a. val
uable one, of general merchandise.
A Call for More Troops.
LONDON. June 14. A special from
Shanghai says the positoln of the lega
tions at Pekln is most critical. Accord
ing to this dispatch, the American, Ru.
slan and Japanese Ministers have jrent
couriers to Tien Tsln asking for 2000 men
of each nationality. The United States
gunboats Yorktown and Cartlne left yes
terday for Tong Ku. There are no for
eign warships there.
The Massacre of Engineers.
BRUSSELS. June 14. Confirmation has
been received of the report of the massa
cre of one Italian and one Swiss engineer,
employed on the Belgian railway, in
Northern China. The sister of the Swiss
engineer was also killed, and two other
persons are missing. The rest of the
French and Belgian engineers reached Pe
kln and Tien Tsln in safety.
The Hobs; Kong Contingent.
HONG KONG. June 14. Four compa
nies of the Hong Kong regiment of moun
tain battery, and a field battalion of
Asiatic artillery, with a battery of 2.5-Inch
J guns, start for Tien Tsln tonight.
HAS A BIG CARGO.
East African Carries More for Her
Register Than Any Ship in Port.
The British bark East African cleared
yesterday for Queenstown or Falmouth
for orders, with 1(3.968 bushels of wheat,
valued at S57.1SS. She was dispatched by
Kerr, Glfford & Co., and might appro
priately be termed the "largest small
ship" that has loaded at Portland this
season. She has aboard the largest cargo
for her net registered tonnage of -any ves
sel that has left Portland in many
months. On a net register of 15S8 tons she
Is carrying more wheat than has been
taken out by vessels from 200 to 300 tons
larger. The vessel nearest her register
In thin season's fleet was the Kate Thom
as, 1535 tons, and the cargo of the latter
was S36S bushels smaller than that of the
East African. The legal difficulties en
countered by the East African have not
all heen settled, but the ship will proceed
to sea under bonds, and the case will be
fought out In the courts after she leaves.
HAWAIIAN CARGOES.
Business Will Boom Under the New
Tariff.
SAN FRANCISCO. June 14. Local ware
houses for some tin past have been
crowded with freight tor Honolulu await
ing the new tariff, which becomes effect-
Huntlngton's New Ships.
Collls P. Huntington Is taking a good
deal of pride In the four fine new steam
ers now building for the Morgan line, at
the Newport News yards. These ships
will take the place of the four purchasd
by the Government for use In the Span
ish War. The new vessels have been
named El Libre (the Free), El DIa (the
Day). El Slglo (the Century), and El Alba
(the Dawn).
Domestic and Foreign Ports.
ASTORIA, Or., June 14. Arrived, at 3:30
A. M. and left up at 9:40 A. M. Steamer
State of California, from San FrancNco.
Arrived at 11 A. M. United States steamer
Adams, from a crulsb; steamer W. H.
Harrison, from Tillamook. Sailed at 1
P. M. Barkentlne Addenda, for San Fran
cisco. Condition of the bar at 5 P. M.,
smooth; wind south; weather cloudy.
San Francisco, 'June 14. Sailed Bark
entlne Arago, for Gray's Harbor; barken
tlne Gleaner, for Wlllapa Harbor. Arrived
Steamer Columbia, from Portland. Sailed
Steamers Mattewan, for Tacoma; West
Port for Bear Harbor; tug Sea Lion, for
Gray's Harbor.
Eureka Sailed June 13. Bark Helen
Denny, for Sydney.
Seattle Sailed June 13. U. S. S. Path
finder, for Nome.
Manila Sailed April 25. Schooner Koko
mls. for Port Towneend.
New York, June 14. Sailed Columbia,
for Hamburg, via Plymouth and Cher
bourg; La Gascogne, for Havre; Koenigen
Lulse, for Bremen, via Cherbourg.
Queenstown, June 14. Sailed Germanic,
from Liverpool, for New York; Waesland,
from Liverpool, for Philadelphia.
Vladivostok, June 14. Arrived Slkn,
from Tacoma.
Hoqulam Sailed June 10 Schooner Em
ma Utter, from Aberdeen, for San Fran
cisco; schooner Reporter, from Hoqulam,
for San Pedro. Arrived Steamer New
burg, from San Francisco, for Aberdeen.
Plymouth, June 14. Arrived Kaiser
Friederich, from New York, for Hamburg.
Hamburg. June 14 Arrived Pennsyl.
vania, from New Yorlc
"Will Endeavor to Secure a Site for
a. Leg: Cabin as a Monument
to Pioneers.
The proposition to consolidate the cabins
of the Native Sons and Daughters was
the principal feature of the second and
closine day of the grand cabin. After a
spirited discussion, consuming most of the
morning- hours, the resolution was adopted,
and Instead It was voted for the gran-1
secretary to correspond with all cabins. In
the state and obtain their opinions on
the question, the same to be presented and
disposed of at the next annual meeting
of the grand cabin.
J. C Leasure, who opposed the plan,
voiced the sentiment of others who took
part In the discussion; that the' order
could not prosper under such conditions,
and cited the fact that Important lodges
of the'eountry were separate as to women
and men.
Secretary Fred H. Saylor opposed, the
change with timely remarks.
The committee on "state of the order,"
composed of Alex Sweek, W. V. Wiley,
W. M, Taylor and J. D. Lee, reported In
favor of the adoption of the following
recommendations of President Blumauer:
Appointment of a committee ot live to
procure park block No. 27. as a site for a
log cabin.
.Appointment of a committee of five to
attend to the passage of a .bill at the next
session of the Legislature, making June
15, Pioneer day, a legal holiday.
Thecreport was adopted; and tna presi
dent was authorized to appoint the com
mittees, and will do so soon.
The recommendation that a lare tent
be purchased to be used at Gladstone Park
during Chautauqua, was acted upon ia
vorably. J. H. D. Gray, of Astoria, proposed
that tho Native Sons raise, a fund for the
purchase of a sword.for Captain CJark, of
the battleship Oregon. The project met
with some opposition, various numbers
asserting that there were more important
matters on hand, "and no action was taken.
A, question regarding- tho legality of the
election of a member of one of (the Eastern
Oregon cabins came up. At the time of
his birth his parents had temporarily left
the state. Past Grand President John C.
Leasure expressed his opinion that the
man is Ineligible. He said ho had a simi
lar case when he was In office, and gave a
decision of that kind. The matter was
referred to the committee on legislation.
Installation of officers was the last thing
on tho programme. The ceremonies were
performed by Past Grand President John
C. Leasure, and a committee comprised of
Emery Herron, Francis M. DeWitt and
John H. Miller.
The preparation by the Native Sons of
a handsome float for the parade on July
4, fittingly representative of the society
and state, was considered. The Fourth
of July committee has offered to contribute
$50 toward it, and Abernethy's cabin will
do the rest.
Tho closing hours of the session were
devoted tc an Interesting review of the
progress of the order, and predictions of
future prospects. Members from all parts
of the state representing different cabins
wero called upon for short Impromptu
speeches, and responded freely.
B. B. Beekman spoke of his observations
through California, and what the Native
Sons of the Golden West are doing. They
bad difficulty In getting started, but have
made a grand success of their order. A
feature In the reception to the returning
volunteers at San Francisco was the Na
tive Sons of the Golden West. The speak
er said he believed the same advance
ment would occur in the order of the Na
tive Sons of Oregon.
First Vice-President A, E. Reams, of
Jacksonville: Colonel "Robert A. Miller,
ot Oregon City, and others spoke for the
good ot tho order.
For the benefit of delegates from the
Interior towns, who might gain the Im
pression that the representation this year
was not as large as It ought to have b-jen,
John C. Leasure explained that the basis
of representation had been practically cut
In two by an amendment to the by-laws;
that under the former allotment of dele
gates there would have been twice the
number present at the present annual ses
sion. Resolutions were passed of thanks to
The Oregonlan and Telegram for their
courteous and generous notices of the
doings of the OTder, and a vote of thanks
was extended to the various transporta
tion companies for the special rates given
to delegates.
Tho session was brought to a close by the
reading ot the benediction from the ritual,
by J. C. Leasure, and the singing of the
closing ode. Grand President Blumauer
pronounced the adjournment.
Several historical characters were pres
ent at tho session, among them Louis
Jjo. Bonte, who is the oldest native son
living In the state today. Mr. La Bonte
was born In ISIS. His father was a
Frenchman, and his mother was the
daughter of the celebrated Chief Cobway,
of the Clatsop tribe of Indians. The old
est living Native Son born of white par
ents was in attendance. He is Cyrus H.
Walker, born In 1833.
The sessions terminated with a banquet
at Baum & Brandes' restaurant, where
Governor Geer and bride Joined the par
ticipants. Speeches and toasts were in
order, after the repast. Governor Geer
was In his happiest mood, and made a
very appropriate, though brief, address.
B. B. Beekman acted as toastmaster, and
responses were niade by Sol Blumauer,
R. A. Miller, J. C. Leasure, A. E. Reamcs.
J. D. Lee, C. J. Owen, J. H. D. Gray,
Mrs. S. Applegate Long, Mrs. R. A. Mil
ler and others. The banquet was a pleas
ant ending ot a very enjoyable series of
meetings.
Sheriff Frasler's Answer.
In answer to the suit of S. S. Hall to
recover possession of '. number of electric
belts, valued at $250, Sheriff Frazier states
that they were levied upon In the case of
G W. Eman vs. Dr. M. A. McLaughlin,
as the property of Dr. McLaughlin. Eman
obtained a Judgment against McLaughlin
for $2175 damages, and $133 costs, which
has not been satisfied. Eman caused the
belts In the possession of Hall to be seized
for the purpose of liquidating the Judg
ment In part. The point at Issue In the
present case Is whether Hall or Mc
Laughlin owns the belts. McLaughlin has
appealed to the Supreme Court from the
Judgment In the damage suit,
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Jury Discharged.
Judge Sears jesterday discharged the
Jury in, the State Circuit Court for the
term. There was a case set for June 20,
but this has heen otherwise disposed of,
so the Jury Is no hjnger required. . The
next Jury will be drawn for the September
term of court.
Frealc Roae.
Mrs. Parker, wife of Policeman Parker,
who lives at Portsmouth, yesterday morning-found
two very peculiar roses In her
garden. There wero the full-blown roses,
and then from the center or heart of the
blooms there were stems about an Inch
long, on the end of which were well-developed
buds. Mrs. Parker cut both roses,
otherwise It might have been ascertained
whether the buds would bloom.
FELLOWS
309 Washington St.
15 Cents
Bottle Hires' Improved Root Beer.
10 Pounds
Good Rolled Oats for 25 Cents.
15 Cents
10-Pound Sack Graham Flour.
174 Cents
10-Pound Sack Nebraska CornmeaL
5 Cents
Pound Mixed Birdseed.
5 Cents
One-Pound Package Corn Starch.
15 Cents
Pound Best' Shredded Cocoanut.
17 Cents
Pound Pure New York Maple Sugar.
12i Cents
Pound Choice Green Costa Rica Coffee.
UMME
READING
Of the most satisfactory sort entertaining and at the
same time delightfully instructive will be provided for
THE OREGONIAN readers in the,Summer term pro
gramme of THE OREGONIAN'S HOME STUDY
CIRCLE, beginning today. The list of contributors
embraces the names of such eminent writers as Rev.
Edward Everett Hale, D. D.; Colonel Thomas Went
worth Higginson, Elizabeth Stuart Phelps, Harriet Pres
cott Spofford, Jesse Macy, LL. D.; William J. Rolfe,
Litt. D.; and a score of other prominent authorities.
The Summer term will run from June 15 to October
14, presenting six new courses, as follows:
I. American Political Parties.
A continuation of Dr. Macy's -popular papers; timely
and very interesting; illustrated with many portraits,
maps and diagrams. The outline of topics is as follows:
1. The Last Whiff Campaign. O.
2. The Origin of the Republican
Party. 10.
3. The Dred Scott Declaloa.
4. The Dona-las Democrat. H
5. The Election of 1800. 2
C The War ani Anti-War Par- 13
ties. 14.
7. Iiincoln, Joaasoa aad Recoa- 15.
stmctloa.
S. The Reorganized Democratic
Party.
Horace Greeley and the Ee
mocracy.
Dinpated Sacceasloa. Esd "
Military Rule. -
Martyrs of the Spoils Syateau H
Democracy In Power.
Tariff Ascendent.
Cleveland's Second Teraa.
Third Parties.
il. Discoverers and Explorers of North
America.
Half a dozen specialists in American and Canadian
History will prepare the papers for this course, present
ing the following subjects:
1. Early French
and Explorers.
2. Early Enelivh
and Explorers.
3. Later English
and Explorers.
4. Early Dutch
and Explorers.
Discoverers C. Early Spanish Discoverers
and Explorers.
Discoverers O. The Discoverers and Ex
plorers of the Mississippi.
Discoverers T. The Discoverers and Ex
plorers of the Middle W-st.
Discoverers 8. The Discoverers and Ex
plorers of the Mountains
and the Great West.
111. Famous Art Galleries of the World.
F. Hopkinson Smith, Arthur Hoeber and other dis
tinguished art critics will write entertainingly of the art
treasures exhibited in large cities abroad. The course
will be generously illustrated and will include the follow
ing papers:
1. The Xatlonal Gallery, London.
2. The "Louvre and Laxembonrs
Galleries.
3. The Italian Galleries.
4. The Madrid Gallery.
5. The St. Petersburg:-Gallery.
8.
The Vienna Gallery.
The Berlin and German
lertes.
The Dntch Galleries.
Gal-
O. The American Galleries
IV. Historic Studies in Home Furnishing..
This course will be enjoyed particularly by THE
OREGONIAN'S women readers the thousands of
progressive home-makers who are ambitious to add in
every way possible to the beauty and attractiveness of
their home environment. The studies have been pre
pared by Margaret Ainslee the pen name of a widely
known writer and will be embellished with many very
unique and unusual illustrations. The outline of topics
is as follows:
1. Old Clock and Their Makers.
2. The Evolution of the Piano.
3. Tapestries and Oriental Rugs.
4. Historic Desks, Chairs and
Bedsteads.
5. Decorative Features of Hobo,
Interiors.
0. History of Embroidery aad
Lace.
7. China, Pottery and Porcelain.
V. Comparative Studies of Two Centuries.,
Frank A. Vanderlip, Assistant Secretary of the Treas
ury; O. P. Austin, Chief of the Bureau of Statistics; G.
Stanley Hall, president of ClarkUniversity; and many
other prominent authorities will contribute papers for
this course. The outline of topics is as follows:
1. Foreign Trade in 1S00 and In 7.
1900.
2. Government In 1800 and In g,
10OO.
3. Communication In 1SOO and In 9,
lOOO.
4. Transportation In 1SOO and In j0
1900. 1:U
C. Manufactures In 1800 and in
lOOO. x"
G. Geography In 1800 and in
lOOO.
Geology In 1SOO and In.
' lOOO.
Navigation in 1SOO and la
lOOO.
Education In 180O and la
-lOOO.
Surgery in 1800 and in lOOO.
Medicine in ISOO and In lOOO.
Chemistry in ISOO and. la
lOOO.
VI. Literary Talks and Reminiscences.
To those who love literature this will be the most
popular course in the entire series. THE OREGO
NIAN has secured "literary 'talks" from men and
women who knew Longfellow and Holmes and Whit
tier and other American authors personally. The pur
pose of the course is to present .the men rather than
their essays or poems. No set programme has been ar
ranged. The contributors Rev. Edward Everett Hale,
D. D.; Thomas Wentworth Higginson, William J. Rolfe,
Litt. D.; Elizabeth Stuart Phelps, Harriet Prescott
Spofford and Professor Lewis E. Gates have been
asked to talk simply "out of the fullness of their hearts."
Their names are a guaranty of the delightful treat they
are certain to provide for Home Study Circle readers.
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