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tfco Chasa axd the Emerson
Victoria's Reign Comes
to a Close.
WALES 18 NOW KING
End Came at 6:30 o'Clock
Last Evening.
ROYAL FAMILY AT THE BEDSIDE
The Aged Monarch. Passed Array
Peacefully Remains Will Be
Burled Beside Those of Prince
Consort nt Frogmore.
COWES, Isle of Wight, Jan. 23. Queen
Victoria is dead and Edward VII reigns.
The greatest event In the memory of
this generation, the most stupendous
change In existing conditions that could
possibly be imagined, has taken place
quietly, almost gently, upon the anni
versary of the deaith of Queen Victoria's
father, the Duke of Kent. The end of
this career, never equalled by any woman
In the world's history, came in a simply
furnished room, in Osborne House. This
most respected of women, living or dead,
lay In a great four-posted bed and made
a shrunken atom whose aged face and
figure were a cruel mockery of the fair
girl who, in 1837, began to rule over Eng
land. Around her were gathered almost
every descendant of her line. Well with
in view of her dying- eyes there hung a
portrait of the Prince Consort. It was he
who designed the room and every part
of the castle.
In scarcely audible words, the white
haired Bishop of Winchester prayed be
side her, as he had often prayed, for
he was her chaplain at Windsor. With
bowed heads the imperious ruler of the
German Empire and the man who is
now King of England, the woman who
has succeeded to the title of Queen, the
Princes and Princesses, and those of less
than royal designation, listened to the
bishop's ceaseless praying.
Sdx o'clock passed. The Bishop con
tinued his intercession. One of the young
er children asked a question in shrill,
childish treble and was immediately sl
lenqad. The "women of this royal fomljy
sobbed faintly and the men shuffled Un
easily. At exactly half past 6, Sir James Reid
held up his head, and the people then
knew that England had losfher Queen.
The bishop pronounced the benediction.
The Queen passed away quite peacefully.
She suffered no pain. The most of the
mourners went to their rooms.
A few minutes later the inevitable ele
ment of materialism stepped into this
pathetic chapter of International history,
for the court ladles went busily to work
ordering their mourning from London.
The wheels of the world were Jarred when
the announcement came, but in this
palace at Osborne everything pursued the
usual course. Down In the kitchen they
were cooking a huge dinner for an as
semblage, the like of which has seldom
been known In England, and the dinner
preparations proceeded just as If nothing
had happened.
The body of Queen Victoria was em
balmed and will probably be taken to
Windsor Saturday. The coffin arrived
last evening from London.
An Incident characteristic of the Queen's
solicitude for others occurred two days
ago, when, in one of the intervals of con
sciousness, she found strength to sug
gest to fier dressers, who had been act
ing as nurses, to take the opportunity of
getting some fresh air. Monday she
asked that her little pomeranian spaniel
be brought to her bedroom.
It was thought that the Queen was dy
ing about 9 o'clock In the evening, and
carriages were sent to Osborne cottage
and the rectory to brinsr all the Princes
and Princesses and the Bishop of Win
chester to her bedside. It seemed then
very near the end, but when things looked
the worst, the Queen had one of the ral
lies due to her wonderful constitution,
opened her eyes and recognized the pres
ence of Waies, the Princesses and Em
peror William. She asked to see one of
her faithful servants, a member of the
household. He hastened to the room, but
before he got there the Queen had passed
Into a fitful sleep.
Beginning of the End.
Four o'clock marked the beginning of
the end. Again the family were sum
moned, and this time the relapse was not
followed by recovery.
The Prince of Wales was very much
affected when the doctors at last In
formed him that his mother had breathed
her last. Emperor William was also deep
ly affected, , but did his best to minister
comfort to his sorrow-stricken uncle,
whose new dignity he was the first to
acknowledge.
From all parts of the world there are
still pouring Into Cowes messages of con
dolence. They come from crowned heads,
millionaires, tradesmen and paupers, and
are variously addressed to the Prince of
Wales and the King of England.
Emperor Wrillam's arrangements are
not settled. His yacht will arrive today
(Wednesday), but It Is believed that he
will not depart until after the funeral.
Several other royal personages are likely
to be present at the function.
The record of the last days of the reign
of Victoria Is not easy to tell. The cor
respondent of the Associated Press was
the only correspondent admitted to Os
borne House, and his Interview with Sir
Arthur John BIgge, private secretary to
the late Queen, was the only official
statement that had been given out. For
several weeks the Queen had been fall
ing. Monday week she summoned Lord
Roberts and asked him some very search
ing questions regarding tb war in South
Africa. Tuesday she went for a drive,
but was visibly affected. Wednesday sne
suffered a paralytic stroke, accompanied
by intense physical weakness. It was her
first illness in all her SI years, and she
would not admit it. Then her condition
grew so serious that against her wishes
the family was summoned. When they
arrived her reason had practically suc
cumbed to paralysis and weakness. The
events of the last days, described In
the bulletins, are too fresh to need repe
tition. At the lodge gates the watchers waited
nervously. Suddenly along the drive from
the house came a horseman who cried,
"The Queen Is dead," as he dashed
through the crowds. Then down the hill
side rushed a myriad of messengers pass
ing the fateful bulletin from one to an
other. Soon the surrounding country
knew that a King ruled over Great
Britain. The local Inhabitants walked as
If in a dream through the streets of
Cowes, but they did not hesitate to stop
to drink the health of the new monarch.
HOW LONDON RECEIVED NEWS.
Arrangements for Proclaiming Ed
ward .VII Kin?.
LONDON, Jan. 22. Absolute silence
reigned tonight in the vicinity of Buck
ingham Palace and Marlborough House.
A small bill, signed "Balfour," was posted
outside, announcing the demise of the
monarch. Everywhere tonight the one
topic of conversation was what would
happen under the new reign. Much inter
est was evinced in the way in which the
enormous fortune of the dead Queen
would be distributed, the general notion
being that Osborne House would go to
Princess Beatrice, and that she and Prin
cess Christian would come into a consid
erable portion of Victoria's wealth.
The probability that lying Edward will
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take up a practically permanent residence United States Senator was taken today, ed as citizens, participated in the -Repub-ln
Buckingham Palace was much can- with the following result: , Hcan caucus. The vote was soon can-
vassed. This is a question that comes
very much home to Londoners. Queen
Victoria's preference for iBalmoral Castle
(Conclud
udedon Third jEage.)
SUMARY OF IflfoRTANr Wft
Death of Victoria.
The QUeen died at 8!30 P. M. yesterday.
Page 1.
The Prince of "Wales becomes King Edward
VII. Page 1.
Parliament will meet this afternoon to swear
allegiance to the new King. Page 1.
Tho Queen will be burled beside the Prlnco
Consort at Frogmore. Pago I.
News of the Queen's death had a bad effect on
Empress Frederick's hearth. Page 2.
The President seat a message of condolence to
King Edward. Page 2.
Congress.
Both houses adopted resolutions of sympathy
with tho English people. Page 2.
Tho Senate considered the legislative appropri
ation bill. Page 2.
The House referred the Cramps' claim to the
court of claims. Pago 2.
Serator Simon made a plea before the com
merce committee for improvement at the
dalles. Page 3.
Philippines.
Tho Senate ratified the treaty for the pur
chase of Sibutu and Cagayan. Page 3.
The oath of allegiance was administered to
over 1000" Filipinos at Vigan. Page 3.
Many minor captures are reported. Page 3.
Domestic.
The Grand Opera-House at Cincinnati burnod
without loss of life. Faga 1.
Full-blood Indians In the Creek country thcat
en to exterminate the whites. Page 6.
Nortliwest Legislatures.
Leading candidates for Senator from Oregon
received the following voter on first ballot
cast yesterday: Corbett. 23; McBrlde, 10;
Hermann, 8; Smith. 25. Page 1.
Bills passed by the Oregon Legislature, by the
Senate and by the House. Page 5.
The Oregon and Washington Legislatures ad
journed out of respect to Queen Victoria.
Pags 4 and 5.
The Oregon Seaate. m tho interest of econ
omy, rescinded its action ordering publica
tion of a dally calendar. Page 4.
The "Washington Senate practically unanimous
ly refused to ratify Governor Rogers' ap
pointment of a State SchoolRegent. Page 5.
The "Washington Legislature adopted a memo
rial to Congress declaring for the ship sub
sidy. Page 5.
The "Washington Senate passed a- bill giving
Spokane County another Judge. Page 5.
Idaho Populists desire some of the official
"pie," else they will Join with Republicans
and hold up Democratic legislation. Page 4.
Other Legislatures.
Thomas Kcarns was nominated for Senator by
Utah Bepubllsans. Page 3. '
Senators elected and re-elected yesterdaywere:
J. B. Burton. Kansas; Knnte Nelson arid M.
E. Clapp, Minneiotai R J Gamble. South
Dakota: "W. J SewelU New Jersey; J )p.
Berry, Arkansas; F E. "Warren, "Wyoming;
S. B. Elklns, "West Virginia; X "W Bailey,
Texa; F. M. Simmons. North Carolina,
Page 3.
Pacific Const.
...... ,, ,.
Three neople killed near Vancouvex : "
The: finance .of Crcgor , with tte. ewtto ot
two special funds, are in good condition,' re
ports the State Treasurer in his financial
statement. Page 8.
Boseburg has raised the subscription necessary
to secure a Methodist Chureh, South, col
lege. Page 4.
South Bend, "Wash., has sent a delegation to
Olympia to work for the location ot a- nor
mal school at that place. Page 4.
Portland and. Vicinity.
Large sash and door factory for South Port
land. Page 12.
Chamber of Commerce trustees demand flro
boat for Portland. Page 10. "
William E. Spicer on trial for stealing 4050
worth of wheat. Page 8.
Pleasant Home bridegroom robbed of his mar
riage license. Page 12.
Proposed exhibit of Oregon timber at Buffalo.
Page 12.
Committees appointed to arrange' -for the
Northwest Fruitgrowers' Convention. Page 7.
Many cases of grip in Portland. Paga 12.
Preparations for the celebration of Joan Mar
shall day. Paga T.
VOTED FOR SENATOR
Oregon's, Legislators Cast
- Their First Ballot.
CORBETT IN LEAD, M'BRIDE NEXT
Wm. Smith Received Support of All
hut Three Anti-Republicans Vot
ing Marked by No Un
usual Incident.
SALEM, Jan. 22. The first ballot for
OSBORNE HOUSE, ISLE OP WIGHT, WHEnE THE
H W Corbett 28
a' W MaBride !"!"!!!!"""l? I
William Smith. Democrat 25 I
Rlncror Hermann
George H. Williams 2
LCb-W. sKuUfm ..., - 1- 2
at; J. ueqrga. . i
T. A. 'Moore ... I
T. p. Taylor . i
Absent . ?
Not voting & i
Total W
The vote In detail was as follows:
H. W. Corbett 28 Votes.
Senators 8. Hahn,
Adams, Hartman,
Cameron, Hawkins,
Daly, Keene,
Howe.
Kirk,
Lamson,
McCraken,
Miller,
Pearce,
20.Poorman,
Johnston,
Josephl,
Mulkey,
Steiwer,
Representatives
Barrett, Stewart,
jngg3, story.
Butt, Thompson, Multnoma
Carter, Thomson, Umatilla,
Geer. Vincent,
George W. McBrlde 10 Votes.
Senators 10.
Booth,
Brown ell.
Hunt,
Kelly,
Kuyfcendall,
Looney,
Mays,
Porter,
Smith, Multnomah
Fulton,
iRepresentatlves 9.
Cattanach,
jsaiy,
Emmett,
Kruse,
Merrill,
Nlcjiols,
.Nottingham,
Talbert,
Reedec,
Blngcr Hermann 8 Votes.
Senators 2. CoJyJg,
Dlmmick, Hemenway,
Marsters, Hume
Itopresentatlves 7. SMoGreer,
Black, IMcQucene.
WlUInm Sraltb25Votc
Senators 6". .Hplcbmb.
Clem, Ingram,
Inman, McA'HJfter,
Morrow, Montague,
Wade, OgESnS "
Wehrung, Reavisj
Representatives ahRlcel
Allen, Schumann,
Bernards, SHlpIey
Driscoll, SmithYMultnomali,
i.dson, Simpson,
Grace, Watsonf
Hedges- Whitney.
Heltkemper,
C. W. Fulton Two Votes.
Senatoir-L HpresentativeL
Smith, YamhllL Harris;
George- H. "Willlam-2 Votes.
Senator 1. Representative L
Williamson; Roberts5,
JH. C George 1- Votev
Senator 1.
Smith, Marion.
T. O. Taylor 1 Vote.
Senator 2.
Proebstel.
F. A. Moore 1 Vote.
Representative L
Dresser.
The balloting was attended by no un
usual Incidents. During the morning the
rotunda and the corridors of the Capitol
building were crowded by an expectant
throng, and an air of nervous anxiety per
vaded everywhere. The first signal for
I taking up the Senatorial question, was
f hortly after u ,
Senate, when the regular order ot husi-
Kuybcndall tnat the vote for Senator
beuhen taken, quite as if It were Just an
ordinary eyent- There was some delay
1 while absent Senators were brought Jn by
the Sergeant-at-Arms, and the lobby bu&
tled about, trying to see and hear. Then
President Fulton, without awalthur for
1 formal nominating speeches, ordered a
roll-callj Senator Booth made a well
composejJ -and well-rendered address on
the public services and personal merits of
Senator McBrlde. For Mr. Corbett and
for Mr. Hermann, no one deemed It nec
essary to offer any eulogy, no doubt pre
ferring to wait till the joint convention
tomorrow. There were no cheers, and no
apparent enthusiasm on the part of the
partisans of any candidate. The vote of
Smith of Yamhill for Fulton was some
what of a. surprise. Senator Proebstel's
vote for T. C. Taylor Is supposed, to be a
mere compliment to a fellow-citizens. Sen
ator Smith, the minority candidate, did
not vote at all.
In the House, much the same scenes
were repeated. As-soon as the result was
announced in the Senate, the great crowd
which had been in a Jam about the door
made a rush for the other side of tha
Capitol. Many ladies and other visitors
were provided for on the floor inside the
bar. The House continued for some time
at its routine business, and finally Story
suggested that it was In order to take a
ballot for Senator. After the usual pre
liminaries, all' amid the indescribable
buzz and stir that always takes place In
a public body when something of moment
Is about to happen, nominations were
called for. This office was performed by
partisans of the several candidates, and
the roll was called. The balloting took
its expected course until the name of
Dresser was reached, and when he called
out "Judge Moore," the audience felt
that a new dark horse had been named.
Harris, too, created an extra stir when
he declared "C. W. Fulton" to be his
choice. Dr. Smith, of Marlon, about
whose probable course as to the Senator
ship there has been much speculation, did
not clear up the mystery when he voted
for M. C. George. Thompson of Multno
mah stirred up a little special Interest
when he called out "Corbett!" and so did
Vincent of Washington. Hahn of Clatsop
also voted for Corbett. These three, elect-
aUEEN DIED.
vassea, ana tne result aeciarea, ana tne
House adjourned till afternoon.
The Senatorial fight is in statu quo to
night. Another conference of Fulton men
was held at his room at the Capitol to
night, but there was no Indication- that-j
any new movement is contemnlatQd. CCheH
Fulton-McBride forces seek to play a
waiting game. It Is not by anybody sup
posed that they will accept the invita
tion to enter the Republican caucus to
morrow night. The Corbett people, are
entirely satisfied with the situation, and
have complete confidence that In only a
short time they will make substantial in
roads Into the opposition.
The roll-call of the Federal brigade
shows the following in attendance at Sa
lem: Isaac L. Patterson, Collector of Cus
toms. John H. Hall, United States District At
torney. Zoeth Houser, United States Marshal.
James Wilson, Deputy United States
Marshal.
David M. Dunne, Collector of Internal
Revenue.
John Fox, Collector of Customs at As
toria. W. F. Matthews, Deputy Postmaster
at Portland.
George, A. Waggoner, Customs Agent In
Alaska.
Various small-fry officials.
Postmaster Croasman excused through kind
ness of Senator McBrlde. This unselfish action
on the Senator's part excites universal com
mendation among tho Federal Push. He is not
really needed In Portland, but then somebody
ought to stay at home for appearance's sake.
THE VOTE IN THE SENATE,
CnH of the House Ordered anil Rec
reant Senators Summoned.
SALEM, Jan. 22. A wave of suppressed
excitement swept over the Senate when,
at 11 o'clock, President Fulton announced
that the time had arrived for the Senate
to ballot for a. United States Senator.
There had been a general understandlnc
that thejballot must be taken at 12 o'clock;
and the announcement came as a surprise.
It was very evident from the exnression
on. the faces of some of the Senators that
all were .not ready to cast their ballots.
There seemed to be a feeling In the
breasts of many of the salons closely akin
to that which agitates a crowd of school
boys when the teacher has asked who put
rubber on the stove. All tried to appear
unconcerned, but a few gave evidence of
wishing they were not present. Kuyken
daU of Lane found his voice first, and
moved that the Senate proceed to take
the ballot for United States Senator. Aft
er the confusion attending the vote on
this motion had passed away, some one
noticed that not all were present. A call
of the Senate was demanded, and the
doorkeeper closed the avenue of escape
just too late to catch a Senator who had
urgent business on the outside. The Ser-geant-at-Arras
was ordered to bring in the
absentees, and his exit waa shortly fol
lowed by the return to the Senate of Sen
ators Mays, Smith of Multnomah. Kellv,
Williamson and Browne!". Brownell was
the last to appear. With a solemn and
Intensely Innocent ring in his voice, he
Inquired of the Speaker the meaning if
the call of the Senate. Before the Pres
ident had fairly etarted on his explana
tlon, Brownell nodded his satisfaction and
sat down.
The balloting began without previous.
nominations, out iiootn, second on the
roll-call, responded to his name by mak
ing a neat, business-like address In sup
port of ls vote for McBride. When In
man's name was called, he arose and
spoke briefly but forcefully In favor af
the election of William Smith, the Demo
cratic Senator from Baker. The only oth
er speech made Was that by Kelly in giv
ing his reasons for casting his vote as
he did. The balloting was devoid of sen
sations, tnough small surprises were
sprung- when Froebstel voted for T. C.
Taylor, and "Williamson for George H.
Williams. As toon as the Senators had
looked over thd results of their own "bal
loting, they adjourned to the House to
watch tho proceedings there.
Balloting In the House.
SALEMj Tan. 2& The great feature of
(Concluded on Elshtb. Page.)
FIRE, BUT NO PANIC
Grand Opera-House at Cin
cinnati Burned.
FORTUNATELY NO LOSS OF LIFE
The House Was Packed With, a Bril
liant Audience, but the People
Calmly Walked Out ot the
Burning: Baildlnir.
CINCINNATI, Jan. 22. The Grand
Opera-house was tonight totally des
troyed by fire, except for Its stanch
outer walls. The play set for the night
was "Hamlet." by the E. H. Sothern
company. Owing to its great length, tho
play began at 7:45 P. 1. The house was
packed by a brilliant audience.
The first act had been finished,
and in the second Mr. Sothern, acting tho
part of Hamlet, had spoken but a few
lines when a slight disturbance was ob
served In the orchestra seats about the
fourth row from the orchestra, on the
south side of the center aisle. It was
caused by a slight Issue of smoke at that
point. An usher went down the aisle and
quietly asked the people to be seated,
saying there was nothing wrong. Mr.
Sothern. at this point, stepped to tho
.front of the stage and also assured tho
audience that everything was all right.
Then he resumed his part, but before
he had spoken two lines the smoke Is
sued In such volumes that there was a
spontaneous movement of the people In
Its vicinity.
Without further order or suggestion, ono
of the most remarkable scenes ever wit
nessed in a crowded auditorium took
place. It was as if the whole situation
had been revealed to every person In the
house, and without a single shout or any
thing else indicating a leader, dispersal
of the audience began and was carried
out with as much order and composure, as
if no such thinjg as fire had ever been
known. In the lower part of the house
the abunda it passage of Vine street gave
an easy egress to the greater part of
the audience. A large number seated
near the orchestra were assisted by tho
actors and actresses to mount the stage
and to make their exit by the stage door
on Longworth street. Mr. Sothern esti
mates his loss at 550,000. His company
was compelled to reach the street clad
In their costumes, and to lose the greater
part of their personal effects, left In the
theater.
As late as 10 o'clock the upper part of
the Vine-street side was burning. This
part of the building was occupied by tho
Cincinnati gymnasium, which had a cost
ly equipment. Adjoining the rear of the
"opera-house, separated by an alley, Is
the large Butler building. The fire en
tered-this at the upper stories and roof.
and the two upper floors of that building
wfete practically destroyed. The upper
portion of the Gift engine-house, which
adjoins the Butler building, was seriously
damaged by fire. It Is estimated that tho
lessees, Ralnforth and Havelln, had an
interest in the building representing their
outlay in fitting it up, amounting to $30,
000 or $40,000.
The principal losers in the Butler
building are the American Engraving
Company, Achert & Menckel Engraving
Company, who occupy the upper floor;
the Bruner Woolen Company, on the next
floor, and S. Rosenthal, printer: Proctor
& Collin, advertising; Max Wocher &
Son, Rauch & Goldsmith, and S. Silver,
optician. The loss to the- great number of
these is from water. The Ilson Music
Company reports a loss of $25,000. The
loss on the others will probably reach
$75v000 to 5100.000.
There was no Insurance on the Grand
Opera-house building, on which the los
is $200,000. Mrs. Charles P. Taft is the
owner. The theater will be rebuilt. Mr.
Sothern announced that he expected to
meet his engagement in Detroit, as usual.
MUST SHOW GOOD FAITH.
Reply of the Powers to the Chinese
Note.
PBKTN, Jan. 22. Today the foreign en
voys discussed tho report of the Chinese
plenipotentiaries, especially in the matter
of punishments, and exempted Tsl Lien
and Tsl Wing, as being less guilty than
the others. The reply to the Chinese note
wHl be delivered Thursday. It will em
phasize the point that tho signing of the
agreement will be without value, unless
good faith Is shown by acts, and that it
will be absolutely useless to expect tho
removal of the troops or concessions upon
the part of the allies until China con
clusively proves her good Intentions.
Russia has at last accepted the turning
over of the railroads to the Germans.
Count von Waldersee expects to leave
early In April. The Germans say they will
keep the railroad temporarily as a mili
tary necessity. The British object to
this course, and the matter will be re
ferred to the home governments.
Activity of Boxers.
VICTORIA, B. C, Jan. 22. The steamer
Victoria, which arrived this morning from
the Orient, brought news that the Boxers
made an attempt to surprise Tien Tsin
the night of January L They were in
small number, and were easily driven off,
although they caused some anxiety'durlng
the night- It la alleged by the North
China. Dally News that the Boxer leaders'
are associated with LI Hung- Chang and
Prince Ching, and that they are in league
with Boxers about to rise again. The
French troops had a sharp engagement
with the Chinese troops near Woch, cap
turing four guns, many rifles and a lot
of ammunition. The Chinese troops have
been several times defeated by the rebels
in Kang Su. The allied troops estab
lished themselves In comfortable quarters
at Shan Hal Kwan.
Germans. Are Impatient.
TJEN TSIN, Jan. 22. It Is reported fn
German circles that unless the peace,
negotiations are satisfactorily concluded,
early next month an expedition will bo
organized to bring Emperor Kwang- Hsu,
and Prince Tuan to Peldn.
Russian Troop Recalled.
LONDON, Jan. 23. "The Russian troops
e,vacuatnd Tien Tsin Sunday," says the
Tien Tsin correspondent of the Standard,
wiring January 19, "but yesterday they
were suddenly recalled here."
Mineworlcera" Convention.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., Jan. 22. Tha
second day's session of the convention of
the United Mineworkers was held in Tora
Jlnson Hall today. The surface indica
tins as to what will be dons with the
all-Important question, that of wages,
are hard to figure out. Never before in
the history of the organization's conven
tions have the delegates been so reticent.
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