Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937, November 23, 1900, Image 1

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VOL- XL. NO. 12,464.
PORTLAND, OBEQON, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1900.
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THE MINNESOTA SENATOR.
Davis' Condition Shoircd Sonic Im
provement Yesterday.
ST. PAUL, Minn., Nov. 22. There was
no material change in the condition of
United tSates Senator Davis today. For
several days his food has consisted of
eggaegg, cocoa and other easily digested
foods. Naturally his almost constant de
1 rlum Interferes materially with his abil
ity to accept nourishment, and his at
tendants fear the result of this condition.
The kidney lesion yields scarcely at all to
treatment, though the depletion of the
system has been partially stayed. . The
bulletin issued by Dr. Stone at 9: o'clock
this evening is as follows:
'Senator Davis has been somewhat
stronger and more quiet tedaj . Tempera
ture 86. pulse 112. respiration 26."
As oerapared with the bulletin issued
this afteraoen, his temperature. Is slight
ly lower, while both pulse and respiration
exo higher.
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APACHE KID DEAD.
Notorious Indian Met His Fate "While
Raiding in Mexico.
ST LOUIS, Nov. 22. A special to the
Globe-Democrat from El Paso, Tex.,
says that President Jcraeph P. Smith, of
the Mormon Church, who has arrived
there, accompanied by O. A. Woodruff
and Dr. Seymour, after a tour among the
colonies in Mexico, reports the killing of
the notorious Apache Kid In the recent
Indian raid at Colonia Pacheco. Mr.
Woodruff was one of the party that pur
sued the retreating Indians and asslstea
at the burial of the killed. Among these
was one, apparently the leader, and who
is now positively Identified as the noto
rious Apache Kid. Mr. Woodruff said
they will put In an application for the
reward offered for him in the United
States.
Oil Derricks Destroyed.
TOLEDO, O., Nov. 22. Yesterday's
storm destroyed .nearly 3000 derricks In
J1 the oil fields south and east .of here,
WELCOMETOBOER
Paul Kruger Lends
French Soil.
on
MARSEILLES' RECEPTION
Only Unpleasant Incident
Caused by Englishmen.
THREW SMALL COINS AT OOM PAUL
The ex-President of the Transvaal
Declares His People Will
Never Surrender.
MARSEILLES, Nov. 22. Today proved
a triumph for Mr. Kruger such as even
the Boer delegates and his most ardent
admirers failed to anticipate. The delir
ium of enthusiasm which marked every
step of his progress from the time he
landed until the hotel was reached was a
revelation, even to the people of Mar
seilles themselves. It fully equaled, If It
did not surpass, the frantic demonstra
tion of patriotism with which France
opened her arms to Major Marchand at
Toulon on hli return from Fashoda. An
assembly of such masses, exceeding even
the most sanguine estimate, might per
haps be partly explained by the ceremo
nious obsequies of the Bishop of Mar
seilles, including an imposing religious
procession from the cathedral, but noth
ing can minimize the spontaneous explo-
.sion of sentiment displayed toward Mr.
Kruger by the entire population of the
first port and one of the largest cities of
France.
Yet the grandeur of this demonstration
perhaps ranks In importance to the em
phatic manifesto of "no compromise"
which Mr. Kruger delivered In a low
voice, but one vibrating with emotion,
accompanied by energetic gestures of the
right hand, stirring the hearts of all
within hearing. The last sentences of
his declaration were uttered with a
vigor and a decision which bore out his
reputation as to the incarnation of iron
will and stubborn resistance. His mere
delivery of a declaration of such far
reaching Importance testifies to the lnde-
pendeacQ.ot.hls-character, aslt cameras
advisers, who, up to the last, Were irf
Ignorance of his determination. He an
nounced to the world this morning that
the Boers would be free people or die,
and the faces of the men about him,
Wessels, Froebler and the other Boer
representatives, bore the look of fearless
determination reflecting the spirit that
Mr. Kruger declared animated every man,
woman and child In the Transvaal.
One Unfortunate Incident.
The unfortunate occurrence at the hotel
on the main boulevard alone marred the
character of the demonstration, which up
to that time had been unanimously and
exclusively a tribute of sympathy and
admiration. "Vive Kruger," "Vive les
Boers," and "Vive la llberte,'' were the
cries that formed a hurricane of cheer
ing and swept over the city. Unfortu
nately the high reprehensible foolishness
jpf half a dozen persons In throwing small
.coins Into the crowd as Mr. Kruger
vpassed acted like magic in conjuring up
an anti-British outburst, which it needed
all the promptitude and energy of the
police to prevent becoming a serious dis
turbance The hotel remained for the
rest of the day In a state of siege, while
at one times a procession several thou
sand strong, marched in the direction of
the British Consulate, shouting, "Down
with the EngUsn and raising other
threatening cries The result was that a
strpng body of police was compelled to
disperse the demonstrators, although it
was not found necessary to make more
than a few temporary anfests. Through
out the evening, however, large bands
of students and other youths marched up
and down in front of Mr. Kruger's hotel,
and the hotel which was the scene of the
unfortunate Incident, cheering in chorus
for Mr. Kruger and the Transvaal and
denouncing England. These demonstrat
ors were more noisy than dangerous, and
the police wisely left them to relieve their
feelings by shouting instead of interfer
ing with them, which might have created
disorder.
The incident was the main topic of con
versation this evening, and Indignation
was universally and vigorously expressed,
but the adult better classes did not seem
to magnify Its importance. The Mayor,
immediately on hearing of what had oc
curred. Issued vigorous instructions for
the discovery and prosecution of the cul
prits. Every one expressed astonishment at
the robust and healthy appearance of Mr.
Kruger, considering his advanced age.
He walked firmly, leaning but lightly
upon his cane when he crossed the land
ing stage to the landau in which he drove
with Dr. Leyds and MM. Paullst and
Thourel. The landau was followed by
five carriages contalnlngBoer officials, and
these were followed by six others convey
ing the officers of the Gelderland and the
members of the Marseilles reception com
mittee, all forming a procession headed
by various societies, with banners, and
escorted by a large police force.
Mr. Kruger repeatedly acknowledged
the acclamations of the crowds that filled
the sidewalks and balconies of the houses,
black with sightseers, waving hats and
handkerchiefs. At several points along
the route bouquets were presented to him,
and on the balcony of the Military Club
stood a group of officers in gala uniforms,
Tjtoo joined In the ovation. On arriving
at the hotel, Mr. Kruger's ears were
greeted with the strains of the Boer
hymn, played by a local band, while the
standard-bearers drew up In two ranks at
the entrance and waved the standards as
Mr. Kruger, bareheaded, passed between
them to liis apartments.
The Speech at the Hotel.
Soon after, in response to a thunderous
ovation, e speared on the balcony and
repeatedly bowed, but some 10 minutes
elapsed without a sign of abatement in
the enthusiasm He spoke a few words,
which were Interpreted In French by Dr
Leyds, which were followed by a renewal
of the frenzy. Finally, to testify to hla
gratitude, he took in his hand a corner
of the French, tricolor that was flying
from the balcony between the Transvaal
and the Free State flags, and pressed It
1 to bis heart again and -again. The enthu-
siastic people cheered him until he with
drew to his rooms, which he fqund filled
with bouquets and garlands presented by
his admirers
The Prefect and Mayor then called to
pay their respects, the latter, M. Flats
siercs, making an eloquent speech in sym
pathy with the Boers. Mr. Kruger replied
briefly, declaring how deeply he. had been
touched by the unexpected warmth of his
reception in Marseilles, and by the sym
pathy of the people.
After luncheon and a little repose, Mr.
Kruger descended to the hall of the hotel,
where he received the delegations. Ho
sat in a- gilded chair immediately in front
of the fireplace. Dr. Leyds and Messrs.
Fischer and Wessels standing1 near him.
Dr. Leyds briefly Interpreted the ad
dresses of, the various speakers, but it
was evident that Mr. Kruger was fa
tigued and found It a great strain to
follow the gestures of the orators speak
ing in a language unintelligible to him.
but he listened attentively, wlfh his hand
to bis ear, ar Dr. Leyds gaye him the
gist of what had been said. Eventually,
becoming fatigued, he asked that the
other addresses be presented to him In
writing, and then withdrew again to his
WASHINGTON. Nov. 23. Monitor No. 8, formerly known as the Connecticut, building- at Bath, Me., has been" renamed the Nevada by
Secretary Lone. The state authorities of Connecticut decided that their commonwealth was entitled to the dignity of a battle-ship la naval
nomenclature, and consequently declined the compliment bestowed by the Secretary of the Navy in naming- one of the four large monitors
now under construction in honor of the state.
The Nevada, which is similar to the Arkansas, recently launched, is 252 feet in length. She has a beam of CO feet, a mean draught of
12 feet 0 Inches, and must make on trial a speed of 11 knots.
apartments, where he passed the evening
quietly, receiving no one.
Dr. Leyds represented him at the ban
quet given in his honor, where ajl the
Boer officials and members of the pro-
;Boer errmiittee3'rwereimCTi!S5cndro74rf '
the following message from him,:, i
"'I am fatigued and am In mourning.
Moreover, I never attend banquets. Oth
erwise, I should have liked to spend a
few minutes with you, and to thank you.
I shall never forget the warm welcome
I have had In your beautiful city. Your
reception of me has surpassed all I could
have expected, even from the city wblch
gave France her admirable national
hymn, that 'Marseillaise' which is the
song "ot all peoples whose Independence
is threatened and who are struggling
against Invaders.
"I would that your acclamation could
have been heard by all those Boers in
arms who are encamped in our moun
tains. They would thank you from the
bottom of their hearts. I thank you in
their behalf. Could 1 have been with
you, I should h .ve also expressed my
thanks to all France, and would have
raised my glass in honor of her worthy
president, M. Loubet."
Dr. Leyds then said: "In the name of
President Kruger, I have the honor to
drink to the health, of the President of
the French Republic."
Mr. Kruger will leave for Paris at 9
o'clock tomorrow morning, remaining one
night en route, at Dijon. A reception has
been arranged.
KRUGER'S ARRIVAL.
Scene at the Landing at Marseilles
and the ex-President's Speech.
MARSEILLES, Nov. 22. Paul Kruger:
ex-President ot the South African "Repub
lic, landed here at 10:45 A. M. 'The scene
at the landing place was an animated
one. The decks of all the steamers in the
Lyons Basin were crowded with sight
seers. The crowd swelled to great pro
portions as the news spread through the
city that the Gelderland had entered the
harbor. A cold northwest wind, which set
in during the night, cleared away yester
day's clouds, and the" morning broke
fresh but with bright Bunshlne. The
inner harbor was all the gayer for the dec
orations of a number of French vessels
which arrived yesterday, covered with
multi-colored flags and pennants, among
which Boer flags were prominently dis
played. The Gelderland was sighted several
miles out at sea, and Dr. Leyds- and
Messrs. Fischer and Wessels, an inter
preter, and Dr. Van Hammel immediately
proceeded to the Dutch warship in a
steam launch and boarded her. A con
ference between the Boer leaders ensued,
while the Gelderland was slowed' down
behind the Island of tne Chateaii d'If.
She remained there until 10 A. M., when
she steamed into the outer harbor, firing
a salute of 21 guns, to which a shore bat
tery replied.
A flotilla of pleasure steamboats and
rowboats cruised around the Gelderland
Immediately after she had reached her
moorings, their occupants cheering for
Mr. Kruger and the Boers. The recep
tion committee, of which Senator Paullst
was the president, had been waiting in the
cold, damp morning air for two hours,
when a boat from the Gelder
land landed Dr. van Hammel, the
bearer of a message, saying Mr.
Kruger could not land for two hours.
The messenger explained that the com
mander1 of the Gelderland, before Mr.
Kruger left Dutch territory (otherwise
the Dutch warship) desired to render him
the honors due to a President of the
South African Republic, and the com
mander also wished the officers and crew
of the Gelderland to take a solemn fare
well of Mr. Kruger, who would leave the
ship of a guard of honor drawn up on
her deck. For this ceremony the sailors
were to don their full dress, which would
Involve a delay of a. couple of hours.
This message dumbfounded the members
of the 'committees, who were unable to
conceal their annoyance, as they recog
nized that such delay would dislocate all
the arrangements and lead to the dis
persal of the immense concourse along
the route. The president ot the commit
tee thereupon explained the situation,' to
" (Ceacluded on Second FageJ'
TO KILL OFF BOSSISM
Legislators Earnestly for Di
rect Primary Reform.
THEY HAVE NO PET SCHEMES
But All Declare in Favor of the
Principle That the Voter Should
Bole in Party Matters.
The Oregonlan has received numerous
additional letters from members of the
Legislature defining their respective posi
tions on direct primary reform. Without
exception they express themselves as fa
vorable. Few of the members have any
pet scheme of their own, but all support
THE NEW MONITOR NEVADA.
the general principle of direct r nomina
tions by the voter. These are the ques
tions asked by The Oregonlan:
Are you In favor ot primary reform?
Ara vrtu An 4avff tf Alwot nflmnrr
TOih5a:tlbsa--a11oraonBfi
present sysiejfn of bosses; delegates and
conventions?
Will you pledge yourself to vote for
direct primary nominations, and oppose
any scheme of pretended reform really
designed to perpetuate the existing sys
tem? If you are opposed to direct primary
nominations, will you please state your
reasons?
If you have a definite plan in mind or
bill formulated, will you please outline it
for the readers of The Oregonlan?
The replies are appended.
HE IS IN FAVOR. OF IT.
Does Not Hcsltnte to Promise to Sap
port a Good Bill.
PORTLAND, Nov. 15. (To the Editor.)
I am In favor of primary reform.
I am In favor of direct primary nomi
nations and abandonment of the present
system of bosses, delegates and conven
tions. I will pledge myself to vote for direct
primary nominations, and oppose any
scheme of pretended reform.
I have no definite plan in mind or bill
formulated.
. GEORGE H. CATTANACH,
Representative of Gilliam, Grant, Sher
man, Wasco and Wheeler.
A GREAT IMPROVEMENT.
Heartily In Favor of the Primary
Movement.
LORANE, Or., Nov. 18. (To the Editor.;
I. am, .heartily in favor of the move
ment having for its end the substitution
of the primary method of selecting candi
dates in place of the present system of
convention nominations.
I believe It would be a vast Improve
ment over the present method,, and I will
cordially support any practicable meas
use having this end In view, I have no
definite plan of action In mind and have
not as yet framed any bill embodying the
proposed. reform, IVAN McQUEEN,
Representative lor Lane County.
SQUARELY FOR BETTER THINGS.
Will Use All Legitimate Means to
Secure a Fair Measure.
TILLAMOOK, Or., Nov. 20. (To the
Editor.) Firnt I am in favor of primary
reform.
Second I am In favor of direct primary
nominations and all the good implied
thereby.
Third At the coming session of the
Legislature I shall by my vote and every
other legitimate means help to secure the
passage of a law which shall bring about
a genuine reform in this matter.
Fourth I have not formulated a bill.
B. L. EDDY,
Representative for Yamhill and Tillamook.
RETIRE THE BOSSES.
Any
Genuine Proposal for Reform
Ought to Be Supported.
BAKER CITY, Or., Nov. 20. (To the
Editor.) Primary, or any other, reform
should commend Itself to any one. If
direct primary nominations will operate
to place before the electors such nom
inees as the major portion of such elec
tors desire to stand for the various of
fices, and will not operate to defeat that
end, that system would result in the per
petual retirement of the boss system and
do away with packed conventions a most
desirable result.
I would prefer not to pledge myself to
vote for any particular thing, whether
direct primary nominations or not, as
one should be governed in that or any
other matter wherein he acts representa
tively only after a careful consideration
of the means employed to brliur it about.
In other words, I would want to see the
bill first and exercise my own Judgment
as to its efficacy. Any scheme of pretended
reform defeats or delays real reform, and
to consider it in the Legislative Assembly
Would be a waste ot valuable time.
I have no bill formulated relating to
primary nominations. Others have given
i this matter great consideration and are
mora competent to frame such a measure.
But X am sure that all the members
of the Legislature will scrutinize a bill
relating to that subject with great care
and pleasure. If the political parties
were more equally represented in the
Oregon Legislature more satisfactory
work might he expected in this particular
respect, as well as in all others.
In conclusion, I will say, it-is my opin
ion that the more nearly any and all mat
tern are brought In touch with the elec
tors, the better it will be for the public.
The further they are moved from the
electors, the more flourishing It will be
for the political boss and the patriot who
always wants something. In other words,
the great third house.
WILLIAM SMITH.
Senator for Malheur, Baker and Harney.
LEAVE IT TO LEGISLATURE.
It Ouffh? to Be Able to Pass a Satis
factory Measure.
DUFUR, Or., Nor. 18.--To the Editor.)
I am in favor of primary reform, but
think Legislatures should carefully con
sider any and all laws of the many so-
called reforms and be sure that the laws
are an Improvement over the present one.
Second I will not pledge myself for
any law, but will gladly vote for any
lavg, .that, Is jaa,4ianpovesnent- overthe
presenT system. I have studied different
primary lawa and And- from, wtiat evi
dence I have been able to gather an
honest difference of Opinion as to whether
they are an Improvement over our pres
ent law or not.
Third I have no bill formulated that 1
would like to offer to the public, as all
that I have studied have objectionable
features; but I fully believe the coming
Legislature will be able to overcome all
of th objections and pass a law that
will be satisfactory.
T. H. JOHNSTON,
Senator for Sherman and Wasco.
LET VOTERS EXPRESS THEIR WILL
They Should Have a Fair Chance In
the Primaries.
WESTON, Or., Nov. 19. (To tho Ed
itor.) First, I am very emphatically in
favor of direct primary nomination and
will do all I can honorably to bring about
a law to give the voters of the State of
Oregon a fair and honest opportunity to
express their will at the primaries or the
polls, and am positively opposed to boss
isms and trickery.
GEORGE W. PROEBSTEL.
State Senator of Umatilla County.
TO ERADICATE BOSSISM.
'In Favor of Any Measure to Defeat
Scheming: Politicians.
ROSEBURG, Or., Nov. 18.' (To the Ed
itor.) I am in favor of any measure
that will curtail the Influence of scheming
and designing- politicians and eradicate
bosslsm from our politics.
A. C. MASTERS,
Senator for Douglas County.
THE MOST DIRECT WAY.
But the Bosses Will Do Their Ut
most, Anyhow.
ANTELOPE, Or., Nov. 17. (To the Ed
itorsTo your first question Yes.
To your second It certainly seems to
me the most direct way of getting the
choice of the people by direct primary
nomination, but I am afraid you will find
the bosses on hand at tho primaries. I
would be willing to support any measure
which would bo an Improvement over tho
present method. T. H. MGREER.
Representative for Crook, Lake, Klamath
and Wasco Counties.
REFORM "WITHIN THE PARTY.
Any Measure Defective, hut Experi
ence a Good Teacher.
WOODBURN. Or., Nov. 15. To the Ed
itor.) I am in favor of primary reform.
To the question: "Are you in favor of
direct primary nominations and abandon
ment of the present system of bosses,
delegates and conventions?" answer, yes,
within the party.
I will pledge myself, on the above lines,
to vote for direct primary nominations,
and oppose any scheme of pretended re
form, really designed to perpetuate the
existing system.
No, I have no thoroughly defined plan,
and think any measure will be defective
at first, but I hope a good start may be
made at the coming session. Experience
will remedy defects. J. M. POORMAN,
Representative for Marion County.
PLEDGED TO MAKE A CHANGE.
WiU Vote For Any Measure Designed
to Achieve Results.
PORTLAND, Or., Nov. 13. (To the Ed
itor.) First Yes, I am In favor of pri
mary reform.
Second I am in favor of a direct pri
mary law. I want to see a law enacted
that will give the people an opportunity
of selecting their officers Instead of
officers being foisted upon the people by
the manipulation of bosses and machine
politics.
Third I pledged myself to( primary re
form and reform in all matters in the
administration of this state and our
county,, before the election, and X do sot
(Concluded on Fifth PasftJl
BRIGHT FOR OREGON
40-Foot Channel For Colum
bia Favorably Considered;'
BY MVEt AND HARBOR COMMITTEE
Chairman Barton Thinks It "Will Be
come a Part of Bill Other State
Improvements D is cussed.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 23.-Tho decision
of the river and harbor committee to
meetxnext Monday, will probably hasten
the return of Representative Tongue to
Washington, as Oregon Interests, espe
cially the project for the deep-water
channel at the mouth of the Columbia,
will make his presence at the sessions of
the committee very desirable.
The committee on commerce will also
meet the last of next week, which will
probably necessitate Senator McBrldeB
presence earlier than be anticipated.
Chairman Burton, of the river and
harbor committee, said today that the
probabilities were, that in preparing tha
bill provisions would be made tor the
repeal of the Yaqulna project, as it now
stands and the repeal of the boat-railway
project as welL He said there was &
possibility of some provisions for canal
and locks at The Dsiles, to take the
place of the boat railway, or at least for
the preliminary work in that direction.
The repeal of both these projects was In
serted In the bill two years ago, but was
stricken out in the Senate.
Burton says there Is good reason to be
lieve that the project for the 40-foot
channel at the mouth of the Columbia
will become a part of tho bill, as It is
highly recommended.
RELEASE OF ALSTAETTER.
Filipino Insurgents Voluntarily
Gave Up Their Prisoner.
MANILA, Nov. 22. Lieutenant Frederick
W. Alstaetter, United States Engineers,
who was captured by tho insurgents early
last September, north of San Isidro, has
been released. Ho entered tho American
garrison at Gahan, Province of Neuva
EcIJa, Tuesday evening, his appearance,
there being a great surprise, as Agulnab
do's order for the release of American
soldiers included only enlisted men. Ha
will start for Manila tomorrow.
A detachment ot 100 men from Compa
nies E and M, Twenty-fifth Infantry,
colored, under Captain O'Nell, made a
clever capture of 30 Insurgents with
rifles; supplies and 1500 rounds of ammu
nition, in a camp ea3t of San Mariolano,
whloh the Americans charged at day
break. Among the rifles captured wera
a few Krag-Jorgensens, which the Insur
gents had recently secured. Several -of
the Filipinos were wounded.
Captain Gulick. with 16 men of tho
Forty-seventh Infantry, had a sharp en
counter with insurgents concealed in a
blockhouse near Blnorongan. The insur
gents fired a volley from 30 rifles, on the
approach of the Americans, wounding
two, one mortally. The firing soon be
came hot on both sides. With nine men
Captain Gulick swam tho river, gained the
hillside, routed the enemy and incidentally
killed several bolomen. The same party,
with a score of comrades, drove the In
surgents from Bulasam, where they were
entrenched. The detachment killed 14 and
captured five in two days.
Numerous reports of minor engagements
and captures in Southeastern Luzon have
arrived here In letters brought by steamer.
The Philippine Commission has passed
tho bill for the civil government of town
ships In the Province of Bong-net, first
adopting a few minor amendments sug
gested by Filipinos.
Porter's Lynchers to Be Punished.
DENVER, Colo., Nov. 22. District At
torney McAllister, ot Colorado Springs,
has ordered Sheriff Freeman, of Lincoln
County, to proceed against the members
of the mob who burned Preston Porter,
Jr., at the stake last week. The order was
Issued after correspondence betwen Gov
ernor Thomas and Mr. McAllister. Just
how the grand jury will be chosen has
not yet been decided. Mr. McAllister says
it will bo composed ot men who will do
their duty at all hazards. Tho Governor
Insists on a prosecution.
SUMMARY OF IMPORTANT NEW3.
Federal Governments
Monitor No. 8, which was to be named Con
necticut, has been named Nevada. Pago 1.
The river and harbor bill will provide for pub
lic, and not private Interests. Page 3.
The ways and means committee is making
progress with the new war-revenue bm.
Page 8.
China.
Envoys at Pelem denounce the punishment
edict. Page 2.
Conger has not reported the, "impasse."
Page 2.
The Green party's escape from Boxers is nar
rated. Page 8.
Forelsra.
Kruger was given an oration at Marseilles
yesterday. Page 1. "
Two new American cardinals ate to be ap
pointed. Page 2.
Sir Arthur Sullivan is dead. Page 2.
The Czar has safely passed the crisis. Tzgv 2.
Domestic. "
Five hundred houses were damaged by the
storm in Colorado Springs. Page 3.
The Iron Mountain train robbers are still at
large. Page 3.
Senator Foster read a paper at the irrigation
congress. Page 8.
Pacific Coast.
New and strong Indorsement of the project ot
a 40-foot channel for the Columbia. Page 1.
The official vote of Oregon gives McKlnley a
plurality of 13.141. Page -4.
Government drydooks at Bremerton. Wash.,
may be moved to more accessible point.
Page 4. '
Bonds for a railroad between Corvallis and Eu
gene are said to have been placed in New
York. Pase 6.
Biennial report on Oregon's school ystmby
State Superintendent. Pago 4.
Commercial and Marine.
Stock markets again feverish. Fags 11.
Better feeling in the wheat market. Pags'lf.
Dutch bark Pax arrives in port. PagstO.
Big fleet of snipe now due at Poruaad.
Page 10. "
Overdue Atlantic liners safe. Page 10.
Local.
Judge George H. Williams points oat how
court expenses may be reduced. Page 8.
Engine Wiper Amnion Z&hner burned td dasifc
at St. Johns. Page 12.
Insignia, ot Prothosotary Apestetto eeafem4
upon Bight Bar. SV 2C, BUaehst. Af 1&
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