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General Chaffee so It Is asserted maintained that the Chinese had been adequately punished already, and that it would be unwise to take the Imperial pal ace. This explains the withdrawal of the Americans after breaching three gates, as cabled by the special correspondent of the Associated Press. The Russian General, however, maintained that his government had declared war against China, and that, therefore, there was no reason to prevent him carrying hostilities Into the sacred precincts. Judging from various and in many cases contradictory dispatches that have reached Europe this morning from Pekln, the commanders evidently adopted a middle course, for a Reuter telegram asserts that sentries were placed to pre vent looting. Hence it is presumed that the Imperial buildings, although captured, will not be destroyed. The fires appear to be incendiary, and to be caused by the Chinese themselves. All the dispatches point to the fact that when the latest message received here left Pekln the commanders were some what at sea regarding their future ac tion, all awaiting instructions from their governments. The foreign residents appear to have been sent to Tien Tsln, although the St. Petersburg correspondent 6f the Dally Mall says the Ministers will not leave Pekln until negotiations for indemnity are under 'way. Neither the commanders nor the diplo mats were in communication with tho Chinese Government August 17. They were then searching for Prince Tuan. Among the puzzling reports as to the whereabouts of the Empress Dowager is one from St Petersburg that she is In the vicinity of Pekln, but surrounded. The Emperor seems to have disappeared completely. It Is officially reported that the Minis ter of the Netherlands. Dr. F. M. Knoble, was slightly wounded during the siege. St. Petersburg dispatches announce good progress in the Manchurian fjim palgn. The town of Margen was cap tured August 18. with .trifling Russian loss, while the Chinese suffered severely, leaving 10 guns, 700 rifles and a largo 'quanTltyof'arnmunltlbn In the hands of the Russians. The reports of risings In Northern Corea are confirmed. It 'is believed that these are not due to 111 will toward for eigners, but to local dissatisfaction. The Corean Government is sending troops to the disaffected districts. According to telegrams from Shanghai, considerable uneasiness is felt there over the fact that no dispatches have been re ceived from Pekln since August 20. Other Shanghai reports locate Emperor Kwang Hsu as under the proection of the allies, and the Dowager as already captured by the Japanese. Describing the engagement west of Tien Tsin August 6, a special dispatch says: "The Sixth United "States Cavalry worked with drill-like precision, in the hand-to-hand fighting, and the Chinese only escaped through the bungling of General Dorward." Berlin learns that there has been fur ther fighting west of Tien Tsln, which creates the impression that the Province of Pe Chi LI must be effectively pacified before peace negotiations will become feasible. VON WALDBRSnE'S PROGRAMME. He Carries No Instructions of a Po litical Natare. BERLIN, Aug. 23. A section of the German press Is talking about Count von Waldersee's "political programme in China." The correspondent of the As sociated Press learns that such a phraso is entirely Inapplicable to the case. Count von Waldersee Is going without any po litical programme. The German Govern ment is really carrjing on ceaseless dip lomatic negotiations here and In the cap itals of tho powers to agree to a Joint programme for the immediate present; and the policy for months ahead Is not even dreamed of now. The correspondent of tho Associated Press hears that per fect harmony regarding China continues to prevail between Germany and the United States. The Cologne Gazette, In the course of an inspired article, replying to demands made by a number of German Jingo pa pers that Germany should seize a goodly portion of the Yangtse -Valley, says: "Germany most emphatically does not harbor any such intention." Herr Otjene Rlchter, the Radical lead er, publishes In the Fresslnnige Zeitung a severely sarcastic editorial reviewing Emperor Willlam'3 whole China policy since Its inception and attempting to show, paragraph after paragraph, that his policy has been an unbroken series of contradictions. The Cologne Volks Zeitung publishes the text of the address made by Emperor William to the officers of the China troops going from the Rhine districts. His Ma jesty is represented as saying that ho feared the troubles In China might de velop a war between the Orient and the Occident. He praised the bravery shown in China by all the nations concerned and advised those who heard him to cultivate good fellowship with all re gardless of color. He said that Chile had offered to supply all the horses Ger many needed and also to send 30,000 men. Referring to the Chinese, he char acterized them as a "cowardly but cun ning and treacherous foe." After coun selling the strictest discipline he said: "Spare the population, but do not spare those who oppose you there In arms. Show the Chinese that there Is one power which means to punish the crimes they have committed. Irrespec tive of more distant and more practical alms." Tho first batch of German correspond ents, has arrived at the seat of war and this evening a number of special dis patches are printed. None of them, how ever, throws new light on the situation The idea of not celebrating "Sedan" day this year is gaining steadily In fa vor with the press and especially the liberal portion, which advocates the emission of the commemoration at a time when 'the French are fighting shoulder to shoulder with the Germans in China. A number of local military command ers of Hamburg, Glelwitz and Hanover are sending out circulars announcing that there would be no celebration. Sultan Abdul Hamld has conveyed to Emperor William an expression of the Joy felt at the Ylldls Kiosk over the re lief of the foreign envoys in Pekin and the success of the Kaiser's policy. A special staff has gone out with Count von Waldersee to establish wireless tele graphy In China, "i PART THE ENGLISH TOOK. General Gaselee'n Report of the Capture of the City. LONDON, Aug. 23. General Gasclee, commander of the British forces at Pekln, has telegraphed to the War Office as fol lows: t "Pekin, Aug. 16, via Che Foo, Aug. 2L At a conference August 12, It was agreed that the allies should concentrate to with in five miles of Pekln August 14, and the assault should begin, Augustus. The at tack, however, commenced early In the morning of August 14, and our troops had to make a forced march of IS miles from Tung Chow In great heat. We were on the extreme left and attacked the "south east gate of the Chinese city. There was practically no opposition, as wo "wore not expected at thattolnt. The Indian troops rushed the gat&and I entered with cavalry and guns. I wen sent other cav alry and the Punjab infantry to tho Tem ple of Heaven to seSure our left flank and camping ground sand with the other corps pushed on towards the legations. "At 3 o'clock we got'on the canal oppo site the water gate, and were signalled from the wall held-by the Legatloners. " I, with a portion of the staff and 70 In dians, rushed across the almost dry moat and entered through the wafer gate with out loss. We found all well in the le gatlons. McDonald Immediately showed me around the positions with a view of further action. ' 'In tho meantime our field artillery had been brought up to bombard, the central gate of the Tartar city, but a sortie by tho Americans and Russians of the garri son along the wall anticipated the bom bardment and the gate fell into our hands.Two field guns wero then brought into the legation and the rest wero sent back to the Temple of Heaven. "At about 5 In the afternoon the Americans under General Chaffee entered the legation and then we moved on to ward the central gate of .the Tartar city for the night. By nightfall we had 400 men in the legation. 'During the evening at tho Temple of Heaven we were engaged and, Inflicting heavy losses, we occupied the south gate of the Chinese city." RUSSIAN GENERAL REPORTS. Storming: of the Gates of Pekln and Captnre of the City. ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. 23. General Llnevitch, commander of the Russian troops in the province of Pe Chi LI, tele graphs to tho Minister of War. as fol lows: "At 2 o'clock the morning of August 14, our troops stormed the easternjlgate of Pekln and were the first to enter the city. The Russian flag was the first hoisted on the wall. .The bombardment of the gate lasted 14 hours. - The Russians then scaled and occupied the wall. The Chi nese, however, still held the observatory and other towers, whence they subjected our troops to a heavy enfilading flfe until our Infantry forced them to leave their positions. Our losses were: Killed, "Colonel Antlnkoff and 20 men; wounded, General Wasllowskl. -Colonel Model and five other officers and 12 men. "In the meantime the allied troops has stormed and captured another gate and entered the city.. We found the Im perial Government had fled and that tho Legatloners were In great straits." The dispatch concludes with describing the recent attacks on the legations. Dur ing the siege the Inmates of the Russian legation had five men killed and 20 wounded. Italian Minister Heard From. ROME, Aug. 23. Rear-Admiral Can die, in charge of tho Italian squadron In Chinese waters, has cabled the Italian Minister of Marine, VIce-Admlral Morin7 that he Is in direct communication with the Italian Minister in Pekin, Marquis Salvago RaggI, who has informed him that an Italian Lieutenant and six ma rines were slightly wounded In the de fence of the legation. Candle adds that he has no news regarding the where abouts of the Empress Dowager, but that he has sent all-the staff of the Italian Legation to Shanghai, where they arrived safely. Pel Tang Cathedral Relieved. PEKIN. Aug. IS. The Pel Tang Ca thedral, north of the city, which was garrisoned by 30 French and 10 Italian bluejackets and which had no communi cation with the other foreigners during the progress of the siege, has been re lieved by the Japanese and British. The defense of the church was most heroic. The combined forces are now posting sentries In the palace buildings to pre vent looting and destruction. The where abouts of the Empress Dowager Is not known to the allies. Palace Not Destroyed. TOKIO, Japan, Tuesday; Aug. 21 Ac cording to dispatches received here from Pekln, the Japanese troops sent to occupy the Imperial palace there August 15 had to fight all day because they refrained from bombarding the palace. Thus a de cisive action was Impossible. On the 16th, however, they occupied the principal gate of the palace, the city being nearly cleared of the enemy. CARNEGIE DENIES IT. He "Will Not Make Campaign Speeches for Bryan. NEW YORK, Aug. 23. In reference to a report which has been current for sev eral days, the World tomorrow will print the Sollowing copyrighted cable: "London, Aug. 22 The World cor respondent telegraphed Andrew Car negie, who is at Sklbo Castle, his Scotch residence, asking whether the report was true that he Intended to stump the United States for Bryan, be cause of his opposition to imperialism. Mr. Carnegie replied: "There is no truth In the report.' " Lost Minister Fonnd. SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 23. Rev. Will iam Daunt Scott, the Episcopal minister of Salt Lake, who was lately temporary rector of a parish at Ben Lomon, Cal , and whose disappearance for two weeks caused his friends much anxiety, was found today in the City and County Hos pital, In this city, where he was recover ing from a serious illness. No New Trial for Powers. GEORGETOWN, Ky.. Aug. 23.-Judge Cantrill today overruled the motion for a new trial in the case of Caleb Powers. FRANKFORT, Ky.. Aug. 23. Caleb Powers arrived here tonight In charge of two DeputySherfffs- He will be taken "to Louisville tomorrow morning for safekeeping. POPULISTS' CHOICE Bryan Receives His Second Notification. MONETARY LEAGUE INDORSEMENT Ceremonr Toole Place at Topelca Under a Rollins San Speeches. Cat Snort. TOPEKA, Kan., Aug. 23. Mr. Bryan today received the second notice of his nomination for the "Presidency. This no tification came from the Populist party, and Hon. Thomas M. Patterson, of Colo rado, acted aa the mouthpiece for the party In making it. He was at the same A FAMOUS ,SOLDIER OF FORTUNE. Death-of Gustave .Paul Cluserct, Who Fought With the North in the War of the Rebellion. r Wr N AJ Gnstnve Paul Claoeret. from the country.- He devoted himself to Journalism abroad and returned to Paris after the declaration of amnesty, but was again obliged to leave France on ac count of anarchistic writings. Once more he returned to tals country and support ed the late General Boulanger. M. Cluseret was electeir'a Deputy from Toulon in 16S8, and had since been constantly re-elected. In 1S84, while devoting himself, to painting, he wrote and published "Memoirs pflhe Second Siege of Paris," In which he sought to Justify the Commune. Among his paintings exhibited In the Salon are "Sunrise" (188S) and "Ylldlz, Palace of the Sultan" (1890). time Informed of the indorsement of his candidacy by the United States Monetary League, this notification being given by Hon. A. W. Rucker. The ceremonies'oc curred in the spacious and beautiful grounds of the stato capital, and were witnessed by a large number of people. There was the usual contention about the fislEfrM8fne crowd. It would appear that there "were not so many outsiders present as the Populist managers had counted tlpon, but If 'this -vrds true, the shortage was compensated-- for, to a jdegree, at least, by tho presence of residents of Topefca. The crowd was especially dense in tho immediate vicinity of the stand on which the notification ceremony took place, and from this center scattered well out 'Jnto the grounds. In many respects the meeting paralleled the Indianapolis notification. This was true In the fct that both were held In parks, In that the weather was Intensely hot, 'and in the cirpumstances that the impatience of the cijqwd compelled speakers preceding Mr. Bryan to curtail their remarks. Indeed, not one of the speakers was permitted to speak at the length he had evidently counted upon, and as a result the entire proceeding covered only about an hour and a half-of time. Rain. had been threatened early In the day, but before the meeting was called to order, at 3:C0 In the afternoon, "the clouds had lifted and the fear of a storm which might compel the meeting to bo held Indoors had given place to the cer tainty of fiercely beating sunshine, which was intensified by the humidity, and un tempered by any breeze. , That the people gathered to witness the ceremonies held their" position as long as they did speaks well for both their patience and their fortitude. Many of the auditors found their way to the vicinity of the stand an hour or more before the speaking began, but they valiantly held their ground, de spite the heat. Many of them must have suffered Intensely," for near the stand they were densely packed, and there was no protection from the sun's rays. Stlll.there was very little complaint until the cere monies were well under way. and the crowd laughed and chatted while waiting for the speakers, even while the perspira tion plowed its way over the faces of tha individual members of It. and plentifully, oozed out through the clothes of many of them. There was, however, an audible sigh of relief mingled with the applause which greeted the appearance of the National leader upon the platform when he arrived at '3:30, and It was evident, even then, that, while there was a general desire to hear and see him, the audlpnce was finding the situation too uncomfortable to be long endured. This fact did not, however, detsact from the cordiality of the welcome which was extended. The applause was not prolonged, but It was evident that It was from the heart, and meant all that It pretended to mean. There was little delay after the arrival of Mr. Bryan and the other notables. The Notification Ceremonies. 'State Chairman RIdgely, of the Populist party, promptly assumed the chair, and he Immediately introduced Hon. James A. Troutman, who, as the representative of the Mayor of Topeka, made a brief speech welcoming Mr. Bryan to the city. Mr. Troutman formerly was Lieutenant-Governor of the state, and he Is Republican In politics. His speech was personally complimentary to Mr. Bryan, and was further an appeal for the exercise of the franchise by all good and Intelligent citi zens as the best safeguard of our Institu tions. He referred to "the vast throng of people" before him as an evidence of the high regard In which the distinguished visitor is held, and said that, while he wa? not authorized to assure Mr. Bryan of the -electoral vote of Kansas, he could assure him of the admiration of every citizen of the state. Mr. Troutman "was followed by Hon. Frank Douster, Chief Justice of the state, who extended the welcome of the state at large. He had prepared a speech, but he delivered only a small part of It, be cause of the heat and of the people's de sire to hear Mr. Bryan. Judge Douster contented himself In -what he did say with contrasting the positions of the Demo crats and Republicans on the subject of expansion, taking the position that the Republicans were looking to undue ag gression, while the Democrats were seek ing; to secure the maintenance of Amer-J lean institutions. He was liberally cheered. Mr. Douster was followed by Hon. Jer ry Simpson, who was Introduced as the permanent chairman in the absence of National Chairman Butler. Mr. Simpson made a brief, speech congratulating To peka upon being selected as the place fcr the notification of Mr. Bryan by a great .party as its candidate for the Presidency. He compared Bryan with Lincoln, and predicted that he would lead the people back to tho landmark of human liberty which Lincoln had so materially assisted In establishing. "Let us trust," he said, "that Nebraska and Kansas, standing side by side, as In 1SS0, will again give their support to a candidate who has, as their candidate of that time had, but, one code of morals, which embraces, as did Lincoln's, all men of all times, regardless of color or en vironment." With this, Mr. Simpson Introduced Mr. Patterson, who. as chairman of the. Na tional Populist convention, became chair man of the notification committee. Mr. Patterson was received with applause, and many of his points were loudly cheered, but, like Judge Douster, he ma- TOULON, Aug. 23. Gustava Paul Clu seref, Minister of War under the Com mune, died today of -pneumonia. As a Lieutenant In the army during the rising in Paris in 1848 he made himself promi nent by his aeal in behalf of the Socialists and Radicals. Afterwards he embarked In an Unsuccessful financial venture In New York, where later he raised an American legion to aid Garibaldi In the conquest of Sicily,, and became ColoneL He subsequently returned to America and fought on the side of the North in the Civil War, during which he won the rank of General. He returned to Europe In 1867, took part In. the Fenian agitation of that year and was accused by the newspapers of leading, under an, assumed name, the attack on Chester Castle. He next went to France and Joined the revo lutionary movement. He became Minister of War under the Commune, and for a time was at the head of Its military operations- He was sentenced to death for his participation In the uprising, and fled terially reduced the length of his speech because of the heat and of the Impa tience of the audience. Judge A. W. Rucker, who conveyed to Mr. Bryan the Indorsement by the United States Monetary League, had also to yield to the demands of the audience for a curtailing of his remarks- He was, however,,, given an opportunity "to" bo briefly heard and to make a number of points which met with the approval of the auditors. When Mr. Rucker took his seat, Mr. Simpson lost no time In Introducing Mr. Bryan, whose voice had soon the effect of quieting the crowd. He was received with a burst of applause when he arose, but the demonstration very soon quieted down, and thenceforth the interest of the audience was made manifest by the undi vided attention which was given rather than by word of mouth or the clapping of hands. -Mr. Bryan read the greater part of his address from manuscript, and the delivery consumed about 40 minutes? of time, but the crowd listened intently throughout, and without any manlfesta-l tion of impatience or disapproval. -.When he ceased speaking those present-were in vited to shake hands with hlm, and'mapy availed themselves of this oonorrunltv formally to greet him. t & -"' 'j VZ.1ZS- Mr. Brynn's SpSch. -1 xieiore Deginning -nisgBfidr ess. Mr. Mr. .Bryan took occasion lo rR" to Troutman's welcomlogremajML --This he did extemporaneousljgj'amd asSpIlows: "I desire, in the '&&ihnlnff. .to thank the authorities of this state and city for the nonpartisan welcome which has been delivered through Mr. Troutman. I ap preciate that liberality of thought, that generosity, too Infrequent In politics, that enables political opponents to thus tender the freedom of the city to one with whom they do not agree on political questions. I am grateful for the kind -words which were spoken, and appreciate the admira tion mentioned, even though that admira tion does not count as much on election day as a simple ballot. (Applause.) I hope, as the years go by, we shall be able to lift politics to a higher and brighter plane, so that we can fight out these great questions as citizens, equally ear nest and equally honest, each one respect ing the other's rights. I thank the state administration and the city administra tion for this courteous and cordial wel come." He then began the reading of the ad dress as originally prepared, only stop ping to Interject a few words In reply to the notification of Judge Rucker. The re ply to the league was as follows: "And let me pause to say that when this speech was prepared and gh-en to tho press I did not know that formal an nouncement of the resolutions passed by the Monetary League would be made at this time, and I desire here to express my gratitude to the members of that league for the support which they promise and for the cordial commendation which their resolutions speak. The Monetary League has for four years been active in the dis tribution of literature connected with the money question aimed at the enlighten ment of the voters, and I have on former occasions, and do now, express my com mendation of the efforts of this league, and of similar leagues, to .spread before the people Information on the money question, because I believe the more the question Is studied and the better it is understood the stronger will be the de mand for the restoration of the double standard In the United States.". (Ap plause.) (Bryan's speech In full will be found in another column.) At 8 o'clock this evening, Mr. Bryan left for Manhattan. Kan., where he Is announced to speak tomorrow. On his way to the .depot. Mr. Bryan called on the local lodge of Elks, and also upon the Topeka Democratic Flambeau CIuTj. He made brief addresses to both, saying to the club he would rather see that club at a Presidential Inauguration than a regi ment of soldiers. Starch Trust. CHICAGO. Aug. 23. Announcement Is made of the organization of the Na tional Starch Company with a capitali zation of $13,000,000. of which 510.COO.OW) will be Issued. The officers will be: Pres ident. W. F. Plel, Jr.. Chicago; T. P. KIngsford and W. H. Goles, vice-presidents; J. D. HIgglns, secretary, and Joy Morton, Chicago, chairman. PAYING THE China May Not Have the Nec essary Cash or Credit WILL WE TAKE TERRITORY? Every Effort "Win Be Made 1st tho. United 'States to Avoid Accepting Territorial Indemnity, WASHINGTON, Aug. 23. Notwithstand ing every effort will be made to avoid taking Chinese territory as Indemnity for the losses to the United States Govern ment In China, there Js a fear that such a territorial Indemnity may have to bo taken. Other countries will make largo demands on China. Although the nation Is rich enough to pay large Indemnities, its lack of government may prevent It from borrowing money to make the pay ments. The chaotic condition of the em pire makes Its credit bad, and It Is be lieved that most of these creditor na tions would prefer territorial to cash In demnity. The United States Government will avoid anything of that kind aa long as possible, as territorial Indemnity would arouse severe criticism by the opponents of the present Administration, who hav raised the cry of Imperialism. Shoup's Fort UallBUl. Senator Shoup called on the Secretary of the Interior and the Indian Commis sioner today and urged them to exert themselves In carrying our the provisions of the Fort Hall bill. The Indian Omc outlined the steps it had already taken In the matter, which were unknown to the Senator, and he expressed his satis faction with their progress, but asked that they rush the matter with all speed consistent with thoroughness. Funds of the Two Parties. One of the many reports put in circulation concerning the cam paign Is that contributions to tha Republican fund are not forthcoming. It Is said that Mr. Hanna Is very much discouraged because the amount thu3 far raised Is entirely inadequate to the com pletion of the campaign as arranged. On the other hand, it Is claimed that tha Democrats have secured much larger contributions than four years ago, and that they are moving along in good order. It Is a fact that ever since the nomina tions have been made the Republicans have not been at all optimistic regarding success, as several warnings have been put out as to the danger of their over confidence or taking It for granted that the Democracy will be easily defeated thla year. There are other Republicans who seem to think that the Democratic tide has reached Its height, and that from this time on it will recede. Of course this Is an optimistic view, for It can be definitely stated that as long as the Democracy has money It will put up a pretty stiff fight In the way of a campaign. Just now the boast Is being made of tn desertions from the Republican ranks. and.rfiuux'the Gold Democratic ranks. Ev ery man who voted for McKlnley or voted for PalmerToHr yearisgo- and announces his Intention -of voting for Bryan this year has his name heralded throughout tho country with great acclaim, and his change is given as an indication ofa greater change In the country at large. On the Strathsyle. WASHINGTON, Aug. 23. The War Department has recclvedjjtlje ,followiiir telegram from General gjna'fter at, San Francisco, dated August 22: . "The transport Strathgyle. sailing to1 dayvtxtrries two officers and 7S enlisted men'fof. the Ninth Cavalry, one acting assistant surgeon, two enlisted hospital corps, two veterinarians. 676 horses, 44 mules, 'and 14 civilian employes of tho Quartermaster's Department." NewAiilr.tnnt Postmaiter-General. WASHINGTON, Aug. 23. William M. Jphnson, the newly appointed First As sistant Postmaster-General, arrived In Washington today and topk the oath of office. Mr. Johnson, wjjSTpot begin his duties until the latter"rpart of Septem ber, s SUMMARY OF IMPORTAiNT NEWS China. There Is dissension amons tho foreign com manders In Pekln. Pago 1. Fires are rasing In the Imperial City of Pekln. Page 1. No more American troops will bo sent to China. Those on the way will be diverted to Manila. Page 2. Germany takes the same stand as America la regard to tho peace overtures. Pago 2. Particulars are received of tho death of Cap tain Rellly. Pago 2. Captain McCalla reports on tho experiences e the Seymour relief expedition. Pago 2. Foreign. Gustavo Paul Cluseret. French Minister of War under tho commune. Is dead. Pago 1. Baden-Powell'a force had an all-day fight with Grobler'g cemmand, finally defeating tha Boers. Page 2. Political. At Topeka tho Populists and Monetary Ieagua notified Bryan of bis nomination. Pago 1. Bryan replies to tho notification. Pago 8- Carneglo will not stump tho country for Bryan. Pago 1. Neither Rogers por Fawcett is likely to re ceive fusion nomination for Governor in Washington. Page 5. Sport. Fltzslmmons and Sharkey will fight at Coney Island tonight. Pago 3. Torpedoes, of Portland, were defeated at Spo kane; score, 8 to 14. Pago 3. Domestic. Akron, O., rioters disappeared oa tho arrival of the mllltla. Pago 3. President McKlnley may not attend tho O. JL, R. Encampment at Chicago. Pago 2. Pacific Const. Reports of rampant lawlessness coma from Capo Nome. Pago 4. A merchant and mlllman was robbed and mur dered In Skagit County, Washington. Pago 4. A ' cloudburst in Sherman County, Oregon, washed fish out of a creek among saga brush. Page 4. Marlon County prunegrowers aro taking palna to pack fruit properly for marketing. Page 4. Resources about the old town of Harney, Or., are developing. Pago 5. Commercial and Marine. Speculation in London Influenced by rumors of a war with Franco. Pago 11. Hop yards look well, and promise a crop of good quality. Page 11. Contracts let at Chicago for tho construction of a numbr of steel freighters. Page 11. Government surchases cause advance la tha price of beans. Pago Ik" Local. Council will try to equalize tho vehicle license ordinance. Page 8. Thirty carloads of Elks and friends from Butto aro coming to the street fair. Paga IX IB7! lOO r