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TAKING OF
How the Chinese Capital Was
Entered bythe Allies.
BATTLE BEGAN BEFORE DAWN
American and Russian Floes Plant
ed on the Bast Wall at 11 in the
Morning: of the 14th.
PilKLN, Aug. 1, via Chee Foo, Aug.
2L The American and Russian flags wero
planted on the east wall of Pekln at 11
o'clock this morning. Tha Indian troops
entered the British legation at 1, and
the Americans at 3. There was a joyful
reception from the walls. The emaci
ated tenants could have lasted but little
longer. They had only three days' ra
tions. The Chinese had been attacking
furiously, for two days. Four thousand
shells fell in the legation during the siege.
Sixty-five men were killed and 160
wounded.
The Japanese began the battle before
daylight, and they are still fighting about
the north wall, where a part of the Chi
nese are defending the Imperial city. The
Japanese casualties have not yft been
ascertained. The Russians had 5 killed
and 13 wounded. The Americans and
British had a few wounded.
The plan was to make a general attack
tomorrow, and the troops were arriving
at camp, five miles east, all night. They
wero completely exhausted, and slept In
the corn fields in the rain. The Gen
erals, however, alarmed at the Bounds
of a heavy attack on the legations,
pushed forward independently, the Brit
ish, Americans and French on the left
of the river, and the Russians and Jap
anese on the right "
Beginning at 2 o'clock this morning the
Japanese diverted the brunt of the resist
ance to the northern city, their artillery
engaging the Chinese heavily there. The
Americans and British met with but lit
tle resistance until they entered the. city,
where there was street fighting. Rellly's
battery attempted to breach the inner
wall. The troops finally entered the for
eign settlement through the canal.
Company E, Fourteenth United States
Infantry, planted its flag on the outer
wall. Musician Titus scaling the wall
with a i-ope, by means of which the
others climbed to the top.
The Chinese had continually violated
the armistice. The food supplies sent
to the Legations by the Empress Dow
ager was sufficient for one day.
GONE TO TIEN TSIW.
Foreijrn Envoys on the "Way to the
Coast.
LONDON, Aug. 22, 3:35 A. M. In the
news that reaches London this morning
direct from China, there -is nothing to
confirm the report that the Empress Dow
ager 'has been run to earth.
The foreign envoys, according to the
Shanghai correspondent of the Daily Ex,
press, are proceedings toJTien.sTshi.,- The
same correspondent-avers that the sacred
city was' entered' August 15, two "dSys
earlier: than Rear-Admiral Bruce reporte'd.
"Thovflags of tfie allies." says-the
Shanghai correspondent of the Daily Mall,
wiring yesterday, "are now floating over
the Imperial palace. Street fighting, how
ever, continues. Considerable assistance
In the capture of Pekln was rendered by
WOO armed native Christians. The Lega
tions -were enabled to hold out by pur
chasing ammunition from the Chinese."
American action in refusing to deal with
Ll Hung Chang in the peace proposition,
meets with unanimous approval at the
hands of the morning papers. The Stand
ard says:
"We imagine that other powers will take
the same course, at any rate until Earl
Li produces satisfactory evidence of his
authority to negotiate."
The Daijy Chronicle says:
"Mr. Conger at last opened the eyes of
the State Department to the real charac
ter of Orientals."
The Dally Express prints .this morning
a long letter, said to have been written
by Vice-Admiral Seymour, in which he
stoutly defends his action In advancing
to tfie relief of the Legationers, saying:
"Two or three times our prospects were
very dark and disaster seemed probable.
Tet I never regretted that I had started,
as I could not have respected myself If
I had not dono so."
Referring to the difficulties of controll
ing mixed troops and to their character
istic.!, ho sajs:
"Tho Germans we admired most, but
for dash and go, none surpassed or per
haps equalled the Americans, The French
had no particular rapprochement with oth
er nationalities. The Germans and
Russians were inclined to hold together,
but the Americans were with us al
ways." WATCHING "WASHINGTON.
Germany Interested in the Reply to
Li Hans Changr.
BERLIN, Aug. 21. Referring to Li
Hung Chang's latest request to "Wash
ington for mediation, a high official of
the German Foreign Office said to the
correspondent of the Associated Press to
day: '
"Germany is waiting to see what an
swer the United States will make. If
"Washington is convinced that Earl Ll rep
resents any responsible Chinese Govern
ment, it could, of course, undertake a
mediators role for the establishment of
peace, but Germany Is confident that in
any case the "United States will not sepa
rate Itself from the concert of the pow
ers." Asked If China now offered a satisfac
tory Indemnity for the murder of Baron
von Ketteler, the German Minister, wheth
er Germany would be willing to make
peace, tho official replied:
"Matters have not yet advanced far
enough to go Into that, but there is no
question of territorial conquest or of in
flicting heavy blows but merely of the re
establishment of orderly conditions In Chi
na,"
The German papers are discussing what
Is to be done next. The "Vosslsche Zelt
ung asserts that Germany wljl not go be
yond other powers In demanding expiation
for wrongs done, but will go as far as the
rest. It says that the demand for satis
faction must not degenerate into a brutal
cry for vengeance. The Voerwaerts, the
Socialistic organ, sharply blames the Gov
ernment for refusing all Information con
cerning Its future policy in China. The
Berliner Post maintains that it Is prema
ture to think that diplomatic negotiations
alone are now sufficient to secure satis
faction for the murders and guarantees
for the future.
General attention has been attracted by
an Interview published in the Frankfurter
Zellung between the paper's correspond
ent at Tokio and Lieutenant von Krbhn,
who was wounded in Admiral Sesmour's
expedition. Lieuptenant von Krohn says:
"At the beginning wounded Boxers were
sent to the hospitals at Tien Tsln;"but
it was seen later that this was a mis
take. Hence an order was given to kill
alltChlnamen able to stand; not even to
spare the wounded, but particularly to
take absolutely no prisoners whatever."
Von Walder"see at Rome.
ROME, Aug. 21. Field Marshal Count
von Waldersee, Commander-in-Chief of
the allied forces in China, arrived here this
evening. He will take breakfast with
King Victor Emmanuel and the Minister
of Foreign Affairs, Marquis Vlsconti Ve
nosta, tomorrow morning.
BERLIN, Aug. 2J. Press dispatches de
scribe Count von Waldersee's trip south as
a triumphal procession with "enthusiastic
ovations the like of which had not been
seen "since 1870-71." At Munich the recep
tion was especially warm, all the Prince3
there" participating. When saying fare
well, the Field Marshal remarked: "If
matters continue like that I shall arrive
tbo late."
Russia in Need ot Money.
LONDON. Aug. 22. It Is reported In
Odessa, according to a dispatch to the
Dally Express, that, in consequence of
the strain upon Russia's financial re
sources, owing to the Chinese campaign,
a specially accredited representative of
the Russian Minister of Finance, M. De
witto, has concluded or Is about to con
clude "an arrangement with a syndicate
of all the great Insurance companies In
the United States for a loan of 300,000,000
roubles."
Marchand Will Go -to China.
PARIS, Aug? 21. Colonel Marchand, of
Fashoda fame, has been appointed to the
general staff of the China expeditionary
corps.
THE HOT WAVE.
General Thronghont Ohio and Mis
sissippi Valleys and the Sonth.
WASHINGTON, Aug,. 21. Reports re
ceived tonight by the Weather Bureau
show that the hot wave continues in
Southern Indiana, Southern Illinois, West
ern Tennessee, Southwest Missouri and
quite generally throughout the Lower
Mississippi Valley and in the South At
lantic and Gulf States. There has been
a fall of 10 degrees in St. Louis and Kan
sas City, and the indications are for
cooler weather In the Ohio Valley.
On Sonth Atlantic Const.
SAVANNAH, Ga., Aug. 2L The highest
temperature known In years has prevailed
along the South Atlantic Coast during the
last few days. At this place the ther
mometer reached 102 degrees, at Bruns
wick, Ga., ioi. and at other coast cities
new high temperature records have been
made.
Four Deaths at St. Louis.
ST. LOUIS, Aug." 21. Nine persons were
prostrated by tho heat today. One woman
and three men died, and five were taken
to the city hospital for treatment. Tho
thermometer registered 99 degrees- at 4
P. M.
Hottest Day of the -Year.
PANA, III., Aug. 3L This has been the
hottest day of the year, the thermometer
standing at 104 degrees in the shade at I
o'clock. Many prostrations and two deaths
from heat are reported.
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Jfesnrttcs Died From Heat. -
CHARLESTON. S'CT. Aug.
were six prostrations from heat'
day. Two, negroes died within an hour
after their prostration. The highest tem
perature was 99 degrees.
Heat Caused Insanity.
DES MOINES, la., Aug. 21. Two men
went Insane here today on account of the
heat.
STORMS v. IN MARYLAND.
Several Lives Lost, and Must Prop
erty Damaged.
NEW YORK, Aug. 21. A special to tho
Times from Baltlniore says:
Maryland has been ravaged by terrific
electrical wind and rain storms within
the last day or two. Several lives have
been lost, five or six persons injured, and
the estimated aggregate loss to property
is about $75,000. The storms have also
effectually broken the hottest term ever
known in Maryland. It will be several
days before the full extent of the damage
Is known. The storms had their centers
In Talbot, Dorchester and'CarolIne Coun
ties. At Easton and throughout Talbot
County the, hall did great damage to
fruit. In Cambridge the storms wero the
worst since '1876. Buildings were much
damaged, and shipping ac well.
The Wisconsin Tornado.
SHEBOYGAN, Wis, Aug. 2L A care
ful reiew of the havoc caused by yes
terday's tornado shows the damage to
have been far less than at first thought.
The number of buildings destroyed or
badly damaged Is not over 75, and the pe
cuniary loss in the neighborhood of
$100,000. .
The storm originated at Marinette, and
seems to have followed the line of the
Chicago & Northwestern Railway down
as far as Oshkosh. There It veered to
the east, and apparently spent itself on
Lake Michigan. While the storm did
considerable damage all along Its trade.
It was most severe at this point
to' CHANGE memorial day
Commnnder Shnvr "Wants It Devoted
to Patriotism, Not to Sport.
CHICAGO, Aug. 2L Albert D. Shaw.
Commander-in-Chief of the Grand Army
of the Republic, arrived in Chicago to
consult with the executive committee on
the last details concerning tho coming
celebration, which he says promises to be
the largest and most successful encamp
ment in the history of the order.
"Our membership Is decreasing rapidly
every year," said the Commander-in-Chief,
and soon the G. A. R. wlllbe a
thing of the past. I hope, however, that
before we pass out of existence, we will
change our Memorial Dav fromthe 30th
day of May to the last Sunday in May,
Memorial Day should be given over to
patriotism and inspiration, and not to
boat races and ball gams. I shall recom
mend to the National committee that the
date be changed, and while I cannot say
what the action of the delegates will be,
I hope that they all will be with me."
CENSUS FIGURES.
St. PanVs Population 103,032 That of
Minneapolis, 202,718.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2L The Census
Office today made public the census re
turns for St. Paul and Minneapolis, Minn.
The population of St, Paul Is 153,632, an
increase over 1S90 of 30.476,'- or 22.S9 per
cent. The population of Minneapolis is
202.718, an increase over 1K of 37.9S0, or
23 05 per cent.
Christian Endeavorers Return.
SOUTHAMPTON. Aug 2L The North
German Lloyd steamer Aller, which
sailed from this port for New York this
afternoon, had on board 500 returning
Christian Endeavorers.
Republican Chairman Opened
New Jersey Campaign
WITH A SPEECH AT ASBURY PARK
Importance of the Israel of the Pres
ent Campaign A Note of Wnrn
. lng Danger of Overconfldence.
NEW YORK, Aug. 21. fianator Hanna,
chairman of the Republican National
Committee, opened the campaign of the
Republicans in New Jersey in Asbury
Parktonlght. A crowd more than could
be accommodated gathered in and about
the auditorium by the seashore. The
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Senator "was roundly cheered when he en
tered the hulldlng. He was Introduced to
the audience by Frank Appleby, president
of 'theiAsburyarlCi-Clty-vCounclT.-Sen-
the issues of which deperids tho prosperity
of tho country. But I leave the discus
sion of that matter to those who will
soon address you.
"I -want to sound a note of warning
which tire importance of the campaign
justifies. I want to call your attention
to tho duty before you, not only as In
dividuals, but to the wholecountry. This
duty is not transferable. It cannot b.e
placed upon your neighbor. It is your in
dividual duty.
"The time is at hand when every man
Is called on tp contribute what he can
rto perpetuate this Administration. It has
Deen aemonsiratea Deyona any uouul mat
the policy of the Republican party and
President McKlnley stands for everything
which means the welfare and the well
belngt)t the country at large. You can
not shirk this duty, because every man
who "has any property must feel that it is
his fight as much as any one's, and that
he must fight for his own interests.
"A note of warning has come from the
National Republican headquarters. L am
responsible for that, as I know the na
ture of the contest which Is before us, and
I tell jou you cannot afford to take any
thing for granted or to mls3 a trlclc
(Laughter.) We are confronted with a
dangerous foe, and Bryanlsm is In the
balance, and if that is killed now It is
killed forever.
. "I "will now quote from one of Gov
ernor Roosevelt's speeches, recently de
livered by him, In which he says: 'Every
man who loves his country Is called upon
now to stand shoulder to shoulder to
maintain the prosperity which has given
us so much-.' that is materially true.
- "There have"been two object-lessons pre
sented to the people of this country. In
!K2. under a Republican Administration,
we found ourselves prosperous, the spin
dles were all busy In thd factories, and
industries were busy on every hand. Then
came a change. The people said- they
wanted a change, and they got It I will
not picture to you how .labor was out of
employment, and how month after month
it grew worse. You know all about ltas
well as I can tell you. The people then
wanted another change, and they got It;
and what a change It was, and how the
spindles began to spin again In the fac
tories, resulting in happy homes and flre
..sldes all over the land!
"Now. do you want another change and
go back to the conditions that prevailed
in 1896? fCries of "No, no.") Then you
must do your duty. I want New Jersey
to set an example to the whole country
one that shall be seen and recognized
all over the land. (Applause.)
"Overconfldence is the worst feature of
the campaign. No one can be blamed for
confidence in what the outcomo will bo
after three years of President McKlnley,
but remember that we have an enemy,
which may be called the 'cuckoo' party,
which Is composed of men of every shade
of political opinion, every crank and every
nihilist they are all against us. We must
be active, and It Is to impress this upen
you that I am here tonight, and to tell
you your plain duty. In conclusion, let
me say you must not neglect it"
DELAWARE REPUBLICANS.
Anti-Addlcks Faction Nominates a
State Ticket.
'"WILMINGTON, Del.. Aug. 2L The con
vention of Jthe Republicans (anti-Addlcks
faction) nominated the following state
ticket:
Governor, Martin B. Burrls; Lleutenant
Goverpor, John Hunn: Presidential Elec
tors, Charles W. Pahy, Manlove Hayes
and Daniel J. Layton; Congressman, for
full term, ex-Congressman Jonathan Wil
lis; Attorney-General. H. H. Ward; Treas
urer. Dr. L Helsler Ball; Insurance Com
missioner, George E. Smith; Auditor of
Accounts. Purnell H. Norman. ,
The convention also nominated Walter
B, Hoffecker for the unexpired Congres
sional term of the late John H. Hoffecker.
Hayes was named as a Presidential Elec
tor by the Union Republican convention
(Addlcks faction) two weeks ago. The
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platform Indorses the Philadelphia plat
form and cordially approves the Adminis
tration of President McKlnley. particular
ly his course during the Chinese crisis.
Bryan "Will Meet Roosevelt.
CHICAGO, Aug. 21. It was announced
at Democratic headquarters today thatW.
J. Bryan would be in Chicago Labor Day
after all and speak at the picnic to be
held In connection with the Labor Day
celebration. The announcement was made
by George Schilling, head of the labor
bureau at the headquarters and was joy
fully received by the people In charge of
the picnic If this programme is adhered
to, it will result in Governor Roosevelt
and Colonel Bryan speaking on the
same platform. Mr. Bryan's original in
tention was to go to Cleveland Labor
Day, but according to the announcement
made by Mr. Schilling he has changed his
mind.
Working: for Fusion in Kansas.
HUTCHINSON, Kan., Aug. 21. The'Pop
ullst'Congresstonal Committee of the Sev
enth District, in session here today, re
ceived written letters from Claude Duval
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and I. P. Campbell, reapetloevly Democrat
ic and Populist candidates for Congress,
l withdrawing from the contest. The let-
ers? came in Tesponse to a resolution or
tember to nominate a fusion candidate.
Bryan's Speech Completed.
LINCOLN, Neb.. Aug. 21. Mr. Bryan to
day completed his speech to be delivered
In Topeka Thursday In response to the
notification of the Populist nomination.
The speech Is about 4000 words in length,
and deals largely with the trust question.
Mr. Bryan also considers at some length
the prosperity contention of the Republi
cans. He again -presents Imperialism as
the paramount Issue, and gives some fig
ures to show the burdens which he claims
militarism will Impose.
"Wisconsin Demoernts Meet Today.
MnyWAUKEE, Aug. 21. Democrats of
Wisconsin will meet tomorrow In this
city to nominate a state ticket. Clark L.
Hood, of La Crosse, will be the temporary
presiding officer. Louis G. Bomrlch, of
Kenosha, undoubtedly will be chosen to
head the ticket, unless a radical change
takes place during the proceedings. The
Populists meet In state convention the
same day, and some talk of fusion of the
two parties has been Indulged in.
Missouri Campaign Opened.
SEDALIA,.Mo., Aug. 21 The Democrat
ic campaign in Missouri was opened here
today in the presence of nearly 40,000
people. A parade was followed by speecn-
J making. The principal addresses were
made by Hon. Adlal E. Stevenson, the
Vice-Presidential candidate, and A. M.
Dockery, Democratic candidate for Gov
ernor of Missouri.
Antl-Q.nay Faction Denounced.
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 21. The Repub
lican State Committee today adopted reso
lutions denouncing the action of the anti
Quay section of the party in advocating
fusion with the Democratic party In cer
tain Legislative districts.
OPPOSED TO A CANAL.
Some of the Arguments of Stnhhs, of
the Southern Pacific.
CHICAGO, Aug. 2L The construction of
an Isthmian canal was vigorously de
nounced here tonight at a banquet given
by the National Association of Merchants
and. Travelers by J. C. Stubbs, vice-president
of the Southern Pacific Company.
His argument was that the opening of
such a canal would hurt the ship carry
ing trade of the United -States. Mr.
Stubbs asserted that the United States
would dig the canal at an expense of
$150,000,000 to $200,000,000, and would then
be obliged to hire English, German and
French ships to carry the Nation's com
merce through It. The United States, he
said, would be mortgaging its resources
or taxing its citizens to make a high
way for the ships of rival nations. Inas
much as Great Britain and Germany are
the strongest competitors of the American
manufacturer In the markets of tne
world, and these two nations own more
than two-thirds of the world's steam ton
nage available for over-sea commerce,
while the United States owns less than
5 per cent
P Athenian Put Back.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -General Shat
ter, at San Francisco. Informs the War
Department that the transport Athenian,
which sailed from Seattle early yesterday
morning, was obliged to return to port
for repairs to her main steam pipe, which
cracked. She was expected to get under
way again at noon today.
" AptI-"Womnn-SnftraBe Movement.
LONDON, Aug. 22. Women of Victoria
have started a movement against woman
suffrage, similar, according to the Mel
bourne correspondent of the Times, to the
American anti-suffrage movement Fifteen
hundred women have signed a petition
against the woman suffrage bill.
CHINA IN POLITICS
Democratic Papers Want
American Troops Recalled.
MUCH FOR THEM TO - DO YET
Assistant Secretary SpanldSna
Praijes the "Worlc of the Portland
Customs Office. j
WASHINGTON. Aug. 21.-Some of th
opposition papers are demanding the
immediate withdrawal of the American
troops from Chlna saying that the mis
sion for which they were sent to that
country has been accomplished. It la
claimed that they should escort the Amer
ican Minister back to the seacoast and
immediately take ship, leaving the settle
ment to those who are going to war oyer
Chinese territory. Such a withdrawal is
not likely to be made, because the ques
tion of protection of American Uvea and
property Is not yet settled and there la
sure to be a great deal of negotiation be
fore proper indemnity can be secured for
the loss of lives and property that has al
ready occurred. It looks aslt the Chi
nese question might be forced Into the
campaign. If so. It is more than likely
that Minister Conger will come home and
make a few speeches in important states
as an offset to any clamor that may be
raised against the retention of troops In
China.
Praises Portland Customs Office.
Assistant Secretary of the Treasury
Spauldlng returned to Washington today
after an extended trip of inspection of
the customs offices In Oregon, Washington
and Alaska.
"There is not tho least fault to ba
found, but rather the highest praise and
commendation merited by the Portland
customs office," he said, "where business
is In a most satisfactory condition. Sat
isfactory conditions also prevail at Ta
coma, Seattle and Port Townsend. The
offices at Sitka, Ketchikan, Skagway and
Juneau are all running as smoothly aa
can be expected, and I have concluded
that no Immediate changes are necessary
at any of these Doints Collector Ivev is
again on duty, his resignation not having,
been accepted. Until a successor is named
he will continue to be Collector."
5houp's Reservation BllL
Senator Shoup, of Idaho Is In Washing,
ton, urging the Interior Department to
hasten its action looking to carrying out
the provisions of his Fort Hall bill. Tha
Senator wanted the ceded portions of the
reserve, about 850.0CO acres, thrown open
Immediately, and the first payment of
$100,000 apportioned among the Indians at
once, and will so Inform the Secretary ot
the Interior.
Senator Shoup thinks the Republicans
have an even chance of carrying Idaho
for McKlnley, but will have to make- a
stiff fight to succeed, as the chances
were cut down by the recent fusion ot tha
opposition. The fact that people belleva
McKlnley will be elected, hfr aaya.. will
render the election of a Republican Rep
resentative In Congress comparatively
easy. Personally, he thinks he yet ha
the better of Dubois In the Senatorial"
race, and hopes to carry the Legislature
with hlra this Fall.
Kentucky Prohibitionists.
LOUISVILLE, Aug. 21. The Prohibition
State Convention today nominated for
Governor John D. White, of Manchester,
Clay County, formerly a Republican Con
gressman from the Eleventh District
Candidates for Presidential Electors wera
also nominated. There were 50 delegates
In the convention. Including several wom
en. The platform declares for woman
suffrage.
SUMMARY OF IMPORTANT NEWS
China.
Particulars of the capture of Pekln aro ra
celved. Page 1.
Tho forelm envoys aro on their way to Tien
Tsin. Page 1.
The flairs of the allies float from the Pekla
Imperial Palace. Page 1.
Count on "Waldereee arrived at Roma yester
day. Page 1.
The United States Government has rejected U
Hunsr Changs peace terms. Page 2.
Chinese VIcerojs ask that no Indignities b
shown the Emperor and Empress. Page 2.
Minister Conger reports the situation when the
alll3 arrived. Page 2.
Forelscn.
Mrs. Maybrlck expects an early pardon. Page 3.
Queen WUhelmlna Is engaged to Prince Fred
erick Adolf, of Mecklinburg - Schwerln.
Page 3.
London Truth publishes correspondence relat
ing to the Boer war. Page 3.
Political.
Senator Hanna opened the New Jersey cam
paign with a speech at Asbury Park. Page 1.
Democratic papers demand the withdrawal of
Americas troops from China. Page 1.
Anti-Addlcks Republicans of Delaware nomi
nated a state ticket Page 1.
Bryan made on appeal to Republicans In his
speech at "Wahoo, Neb. Page 3.
Populists may have trouble In selecting- a, can
didate for Vice-President. Pago 3.
Federal Government.
Tho new treaty with Spain has been signed by
Minister Storer at Madrid. Page 2.
Assistant Secretary Spauldlng praises the work
of the Portland customs office. Page 1.
Domestic.
Fltzslmmons refused to taka 9100,000 to los
his fight to Sharkey. Pago 3.
Seven persons were killed In a freight-train
collision at Kenslco. N. Y. Page 3.
The Farmers' Congress Is la session at Colo
rado Springs. Page 3.
Forest fires caused 510,000,000 damage In Colo
rado and Wyoming. Page 2.
St Paul's population Is 103,632; that of Minne
apolis. 202.718. Page 1.
Pacific Coast.
Most of the fusion state officers of "Washington
oppose tha renomlnatlon of Rogers for Gov
ernor. Page 4. t
Five men were smothered In a coal mine at
Issaquah, "Wash. Pago 4.
Five creeks from which fortunes In gold hava
been taken head In one mountain In South
ern Oregon. Page 5.
O. R. & N. officials take formal possession of
the Ilwaco Railroad. Page 9.
Commercial and Marine.
Visible supply of grain Increases 2,837.000
bushels. Pago 11.
New York buyers satisfied with opening prices
for Alaska salmon. Page 11.
Transport Lennox, which loaded at Portland,
discharges cargo In China. Page 5.
Appropriation for repairs at mouth of Colum
bia will be partly utilized for a plant foi
the 40-foot channel. Page 5. "
Local.
Pete Grant has sued the master of the ship
Cedarbank for $5000 damages. Page 12.
The ball of Are seen Monday night was an
overdue meteor Pago 8.
Francis Murphy, apostle of temperance, will
speak here twice next Sunday. Pago 12.
Ex-Governor Lord was the central figure at a
celebration of the "Fourth" la Buenos
Ayres. Pago 3.