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LlIBRARY, Portland, - Oregon,' -., tfw 0ttttW. VOL. XLL NO. 12,543. PORTLAND, OREGON, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1901. PRICE FIVE CENTS. m JL LU X. I L L 1 LJL1 Jkwmuk W If 1 1 11 J 1SSte T "WHITE US BEFORE PLACING TOUR ORDERS FOR RUBBER BELTING, PACKING AND HOSE CRACK-PROOF, SNAG"-PROOF MINING BOOTS. Rubber and Oil-Clothing, Boots and Shoes. HEADQUARTERS FOR ALL KINDS OF RUBBER GOODS. Goodyear Rubber Company R. H. TEASE. President. F. M. SHEPARD. JR., Trearorw. J. A SHEPARD. Secretary. I Shaws WBK&Si. The Condensed Strength and Nutriment ef Barley and Rye Blumaiier & tiOCll, 108 and HO Fourth Street Sole Distributers for OrcQen HOTEL PERKINS Fifth and Washington Sts. . . . PORTLAND, OREGON EUROPEAN PLAN First-Gin Check Restaurant Connected With Hotel. J. F. DA VIES, Pres. St Charles Hotel CO. (INCORPORATED). FRONT AND MORRISON STREETS " PORTLAND, OREGON American and European Plan. Right Here In Portland You have read our advertisements," but have you heard the Pianola, and the Aeo lian? If not, -why not? The Instruments are on exhibition. Thty are ior sale, but it won't cost you a cent to hear them, played. Toa,ajeierfeetlywelc'Wheth'e"r rm, M. B. WELLS, NormwolAfent for Aeolian RETURN OF THE EMPEROR. Orders Issued to Repair the Pekin Palaces. LONDON, Feb. 23. The Standard has received the following from, its corre spondent at Shanghai: "Art Imperial de cree orders the Chinese officials in Pekln to repair the palaces so that they may be in readiness to receive the court, which will leave SInan Fu toward the end of March." ".Li Hung Chang asserts," says the Pe kln correspondent of the Morning Post, "that the punishment imposed upon Prince Chuang and Fu Hslan has been carried out in accordance -with the de mands of the foreign envoys." RUSSIANS IX MAXCHURIA. Correspondent Sny Thins Are Car ried With High Hand. BERLIN. Feb. 22. The Vossiche Zel tung publishes a communication from a special correspondent at New Chwang who saj-s: "I have just returned from, a trip through Manchuria. The shops are closed and the annexation of Manchuria Is con sidered complete. The Russian civil gov ernment has seized the maritime taxes, and has Introduced a head tax. "Plundering Russian soldiers attacked the hotel, where I was staying February 10, and the British consulate the next day. The next day they shot the watch man at the consulate dead." A dispatch to the Lokal Anzelger from Pekln say that Emperor Kwan Hsu has agreed to the demands of the powers, on the subject of punishment, the corres pondent adding: "The execution of the main culprits will take place shortly at Sian Fu and will be witnessed by representatives of the foreign envoys." Transfer of the Railroad. PEKIN, Feb. 22. Among the provisions of the convention by which the British assume control of the Shan Hal Kwan Railway by the negotiations begun yes terday and to be completed February 28, is an agreement that, in case special cir cumstances, such bb the withdrawal of troops on the conclusion of p'eace, shall cause gTeat demands on the railway, the regulalton of the order in which the vari ous contingents shall be accommodated shall not be left to the railway adminis tration, but the decision shall rest with the German Army headquarters. In the event of the British military au thorities handing over the railway to the civil authorities, it is provided that the former shall retain a general supervision of traffic on the line while the occupation of the Province of Chi LI lasts and the military directorate shall consist of a British director and two deputy directors, respectively Germany and Japanese, the latter of whom shall have charge of all military affairs. The British agree to pay the Russians, Germans and Japanese for .telegraph and other improvements on the British property. Signed hut Not Delivered. PEKIN, Feb. 22. The foreign Ministers this morning received a message from the Chinese peace commissioners saying the edicts regarding the punishments, the ces sation of examinations and the responsi bility of the Viceroys and Governors have been signed, but the text has not yet arrived. Owing to the Chinese New Year celebrations, many of the telegraph of fisces are closed until next week. Postponed by Von "Waldemee. BERLIN, Feb. 22. It is announced, in a dispatch from Pekln, dated February 2L that Count von Waldersee has post poned the expedition he planned, as China has conceded the demands of the powers for punishment of guilty officials. 73-75 FIRST ST. PORTLAND. OR. GOOD FROM END TO END. Beau Brummell THE BEST NICKEL CIGAR ON THE MARKET BLUMAUER-FRANK DRUG CO. PORTLAND. OREGON Pure Malt Rooms Single.... 75c to S1.G0 per day Rooms Double ,....$1.00 to 52.00 per day Rooms "Family. 51.50 to 53.00 per day C T. BELCHER. Sec. and Treat. American plan European plan ....51.23. 51.W. 51.75 .... 50c. 76c. IL00 the UoWcwirerty i r.. . r Wall. 353-35? Washinclon Street, cor. Park. A SETTLEMENT LOOKED FOR Relations With Russia Not Altered by Tariff Question. st. Petersburg" Feb. 22. Although the situation arising out of the Russo Amerlcan tariff controversy is unquestion ably full of peril, neither well-informed Americans nor well-informed Russians an ticipate an unbroken deadlock. The most hopeful feature of the case Is the fact that the political relations between the two nations remain absolutely unaffected. Ambassador Tower. w.ho Is in close touch with the Russian Foreign "Office, said to day: "The present commercial question will be decided In due time by the proper authorities pf both countries. It has not Interrupted In the slightest the cordial re lations which have always existed be tween the United States and Russia." The authoritative exposition of the Rus sian position just given to the corre spondent of the Associated Press explains why Russia did not wait for the decision of the United States Supreme Court, and does not strictly measure the reprisal to fit the American action. Russia, as ex plained, does not have dealings with the American courts, but with the American Executive. It the countervailing duty were removed today, M. De Witte would wlhtdraw the reprisal tomorrow. There is no truth whatever, it is stated, in the statement that permanently high prices are contemplated by the Russian policy. Prices have fallen within 10 years from S to 5t rubles. If the producers wish to manufacture more suirar fnr omnrt th government will not Interfere. Perhaps It would not be far from the truth to sur mise that M. De Wltte was particularly annoyed at Secretary Gage because he believed Russia's astute sugar legislation to be absolutely unassailable. It should be borne in mind, however, that this leg islation long antedates the American countervailing duties. Cincinnati Manufacturers Protest. CINCINNATI, O., Feb. 21 Cincinnati members of the -National Association of Manufacturers, at a special meeting to day, adopted resolutions, to the effect that the executive board of the association, headed by its president and secretary, be requested to meet in Washington, each executive committeeman to have the backing of his state, both in the House of Representatives and in the Senate, to take early action on the question of the Rus sian retaliatory duties. They are to re quest Secretary Gage and the Government to rescind the action imposing the coun tervailing duty on sugars until the mat ter may be adjusted In the proper courts. Canadian Bonus for Sasar. TORONTO. Feb. 22,-The Ontario gov ernment has announced its bill to encour- Jefinlns of beet BUGr' The sum of 575.000 per year will be set apart for three years, the bonus to refiners will consist of one-half cent per pound for -the first year, and one-quarter cent per pound for the succeeding two years, the refiners to pay farmers ?4 per ton for beets. St. Petersburg: Street Railway.. WASHINGTON, Feb. 22.-In a communi cation to the State Department Consul Holloway, at St, Petersburg, says the municipality of that city, which at pres ent has three of the car lines under Its control, anticipates the possession of the remaining lines before the first proximo when the authorities will advertise in the leading newspapers of the world for bids for the conversion of the lines to the electrical system. The underground system will be used In the center of the city and the overhead trolley In the outskirts. Ml jHIIGK Wreck of the Steamer Rio de Janeiro. 1 22 LIVES ARE LOST Disaster Occurred While En tering Golden Gate. SHIP SANK IN A FEW MINUTES Amonr the Victims Were United States Consul Wildman and Ills Family The Captain Went Down With HIa Ship. SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 22. The Pacific Mall steamer Rio de Janeiro ran on a hidden rock while entering the Golden Gate early this morning in a dense fog. She sank a few minutes after striking. It is impossible to ascertain the exact num ber lost owing to the fact that Purser John Rooney, who had the passenger list and roster of the crew, is among the miss ing, but the latest figures place the loss at 122 persons, most of whom were Chi nese and Japanese. At 5 o'clock this afternoon 10 bodies had been recovered, two white women, one white man and seven Chinese. The body of the white man has been Identified as that of Mr. Dodwell, of Shanghai. The most prominent passenger on the steamer was Rounsevelle Wildman, United States Consul at Hong Kong, who was accompanied by his wife and two chil dren. It is thought all were drowned. The ship was In command of Pilot Fred erick Jordan when she struck. He was rescued. Captain William Ward went down with his vessel. As nearly as can be learned, there were 201 people on board the Rio de Janeiro, as follows: Cabin passengers, 29; second cabin, 7; steerage (Chinese and Japanese), 58; white officers, 30; Asiatic crew, 77. To tal. 201. The saved number 79, classed as follows: Cabin passengers, 12; white, officers. U; steerage, Asiatics, 15; crew, Chinese. iU une lost numDer xa, classed as follows: Passengers, 24; officers, 19: crew. Chinese. JS; eteeraf a Asiatics, 4. - v Thti following is a Itet of the dead re ceived at the morque: Mrs. Sarah "Wakefield, Oakland. Mrs-. . A. Harts, residence unknown. Charles Dowall, attorney-at-law, Hono lulu. Miss Rowena Jehu. Miss Jehu was '28 years old and was a stenographer for the past two years In Honolulu. Frank J. Wentworth, Chicago. Mr. Wentworth was 27 years old and was a bookkeeper in Honolulu,. Miss Naomi Wakefield, 19 years old, Oakland. Miss Roblna Bobyns, Salt "Lake City, aged 22 years. Mrs. Bobyns, mother of foregoing, Salt Lake. Second Assistant Engineer Thomas H. Brady, San Francisco. Harry Austin, San Francisco. Miss Katie Reidy, Hong Kong. Miss Reidy was with the family of Rounsevelle Wildman and lived In this city. Cabin PflMcnRer List. Following Is the cabin passenger list, almost complete: Consul-General Rounsevelle Wildman. Mrs. Wildman, two children and nurse, from Hong Kong. Mrs. and Miss Wakefield, of Honolulu. James K. Carpenter, mining engineer, Oakland, Cal. Miss RowenaiJehu, Honolulu. William Brander, London. Mrs. Mattheson. Shanghai. Captain Hecht, German Nvy. Captain Holtz. Shanghai. Mr. Dodwell, Shanghai. C. J. F. Seymour, editor of the Ameri can, Manila. Mrs. K. West, San Francisco. Miss Le Heran. Russell Harper, journalist, Nagasaki. Mr. and Mrs. Hart. Manila. Miss Gabriel Hoeron. Dr. Dodd, Butte, Mont Attorney Henshaw, Butte. Mr. and Mrs. Woodworth. Dr. Okawhara, of Japan. Passengers Missing;. The following are missing: Rounsevelle Wildman, wife, two chil dren and nurse. Mrs. K. West. H. C. Matheson. Mrs. and Miss Wakefield. Dr. Okawhara. Dr. Dodd. Mr. and Mrs. Woodworth. C. Dodwell. Fong Cheong, student, on his way to college. George Ripley. Honolulu. Assistant Engineer William A. Munroe, San Francisco. A. Hartz, tourist, and husband of Iden tified dead woman of the same name. William A. Henshall, attorney-at-law, brother of Richard P. Henshall, of this city. Louis MacFarland. Honolulu. Peter Walter Scott, of San Francisco. C. J. F. Seymour, editor and proprietor of the American, at Manila. Clifford Morton, of San Francisco, sup posed to have left this city on the Rio as a waiter on her outgoing trip. List of the Rescued. The following people were rescued: William Brander, London. James K. Carpenter, Oakland. Mrs. Ripley. Miss Le Heran. : Russell Harper. E. C. Howell. ! R. H. Long. ' G. Helntz. Captain Hecht. R. Holtz. William Caspar, Toledo, O., steerage. Philip Nusenblatt, Oakland. Frederick Castrinl. J. Wade, Japanese, Honolulu. Second Officer G. Coghlan. Third Officer Holland. Chief Engineer G. Herllhey. Ship Carpenter Frank Cramp. Freight Clerk G. J. Englehardt. R. H. Leary. Quartermaster R. Mathleson. Quartermaster Fred Llndstrom. Storekeeper E. Boggs. Steerage Steward H. Donohue On Monday last, 32 m embers of the Legislature, a majority of all the Republicans, met at Salem and unanimously adopted the preamble and resolution following. Since then two other members have joined them in support of Mr. Corbett, making a majority of five of all the Republicans in the two houses. This majority feels that it has a right to request and insist that the minority shall yield and join in the election of Mr. Corbett. The majority feels, further, that Jt cannot, recede, and that it ought not to be asked to recede. The members have solemnly agreed and pledged their honor to each other that unless the Republican minority shall unite -with them In caucus and settle the contest in that way, they will cast their votes indi vidually, at all times, for H. W. Corbett for United States Senator, and for no other person during the present or any other session of this Legislature. Here are the preamble and resolution: "Whereas, The Oregon Legislative Assembly, in 21st biennial session, has for days balloted without re sult for United. States Senator, and but four days of the session yet remain. During all this time a major ity of the Republican members have sought unavaillngly to procure a caucus, and are still willing to caucus, to the end that factional differences might be adjusted and harmonized, and a candidate for United States Senator agreed upon who would represent the united will of a united party. All of this time, too, nearly one-half the entire Republican membership has steadfastly supported for Senator one candidate. By his consistent and commendable course he has made such gains that he now has the indorse ment, as expressed by the dally votes, of a majority of the entire Republican membership, and has had it now for many days successively. We commend to the great body of the Republican party throughout the state the example of the Hon. Henry W. Corbett, our candidate, who, throughout a trying and arduous contest, has used every honorable endeavor to persuade Republicans to assemble in conference and select their own nominee for Senator. Failure to follow his advice and abide by his earnest counsel, which was, we believe, tendered In all good faith and in the most admirable spirit of conciliation, has unnecessarily and inexcusably widened the breach in the Republican party, and has proven a grave menace to Its future success In the state. We are obliged to declare that the Legislature has, up to this time, enacted few laws that will prove of general public benefit; we fear it wll enact fewer In the closing days of the session un less the Senatorial question Is speedily gotten out of the way. "Whereas, We are a majority of Republicans, and as a majority we have been endeavoring to secure the election as United States Senator of H. W. Corbett, a distinguished citizen of our state. As we have stood by him with unfaltering loyalty, so we now declare that It is our unyielding purpose to stand by him until an election, or a caucus nomination. We are the Republican majority, and we believe and de clare by all party usage that Mr. Corbett is the Republican candidate, and the only candidate, who Is en titled to the votes of all Republicans. We place directly upon the Republican minority the onus of pres ent delay and the responsibility for failure to elect. If there be no election. The Republican candidate, Mr. Corbett, two years ago, sacrificed his honorable ambition to be Senator for the benefit of the party. He will not do it apin, and he should not again be requested to do it. We call upon the minority to withdraw its unreasonable opposition to the judgment of the party, as expressed through a majority, and demand. In the name of the party, and for its sake, as well as for the public good, that it accept the party candidate and assist us to elect Mr. Corbett; and, finally, we declare that in the event of no caucus, it Is our purpose to remain just where we are, viz., supporters of Mr. Corbett, to the last day and the last hour and the last minute of the session. Therefore be It. "Resolved, Unless the Republican minority, unite with us in caucus, that we and each of us, Individu ally and collectively, do solemnly agree upon our sacred honor and pledge ourselves one to the other to cast our votes individually, at all times, at every ballot for United States Senator, for Hon. Henry W. Corbett and for no other person, during the present or any other session of this Legislature." Twenty-nine Chinese, at Mall dock. Seaman Howard. Nineteen Chinese and four Japanese, at Meiggs wharf. Officers and Crew Missing:. The following of the oftcers and crew are missing: - William Ward, captain. t J. C. 'Johnson, first $cr. - John, Rooney, purser. ., J , Russell Brighton, quarierrnajter , ' MacCoun. flrsc assist ntehgineehv ; Monroe, third assistant engineer." - Dr. O'Nell, ship's doctor. Smith, water tender. Savage, water tender. Denis, water tender. H. Scott, steward. H. Donohue, steerage steward. Borgg, storekeeper. Albert Malcolm, saloon watchman. McArthur, steerage watchman. Ed Burwlck, watchman. Mrs. Dorman, stewardess. Particulars of the Disaster. The Rio de Janeiro was three days over due from Hong Kong, via Honolulu, when she arrived off the Heads last night, and the density of the fog prevailing at the time Induced Pilot Jordan to bring her to anchor until he could see his way clear through the gateway. She laid to until about 4:30 o'clock, when the atmosphere cleared, and she was started under a slow bell toward Point Bonlta. All went well until 5:40 o'clock, when she struck. Most of the passengers were below at the time, and It Is believed that many of them were drowned In their berths. 'The first news of the disaster reached here at 7:30 o'clock this morning, and soon afterward a boatload of rescued passen gers and petty officers arrived at the Mall dock. Tugs were Immediately dispatched to render any service that might be need ed, but no living persons were afloat when they reached the wreck. A number of drowning oeoDle were rescued by Italian fishermen, and the bodies of two white women, three Chinese and a Japanese were brought in by the tugs. The search for more of the victims has continued all day. From all accounts, It appears that the officers were cool and gave the necessary orders with the least possible excitement. Captain Ward, who was on deck when the vessel struck, at once gave orders to the crew on watch to hustle the passengers to the forward deck. At the same time the quartermaster on duty sounded the signal for fire drill, and within five min utes all the men were at their stations. There was no way of telling the extent of the damage to the vessel, as she re mained on an even keel for 15 minutes aft er striking the rock. But Captain Ward, with the Instinct of long experience, knew that the gravest danger threatened the 200 souls in his charge, and pacing the deck, he gave orders to lower away the lifeboats and liferaf ts. The Wild Runh for Boats. There was not much confusion until, 15 minutes after striking, the bow of the ves sel suddenly plunged under water. Then there was a wild rush for the boats. Two boats had already been lowered, and oth ers were getting away as rapldlyas the trained discipline of the crew could pre pare them. A thick fog enveloped every thing, and as yet no sign had come from the life-saving stations. Darkness was all about, and with this added horror the people on the Rio had to cope. One boat got clear of the vessel without damage. This contained the following per sons: Mrs. K. West. Mrs. Ripley, Chief Engineer Herllhey, Second Officer Cogh lan, Frank Cramp, J. Russell, Storekeeper Borgg. Water Tender D. Lane, Quarter master R. Mathleson and Captain Hecht, of the German Navy. This boat got clear of the sinking vessel, and then stood by to help In picking up those- who had no time to get Into the boats and were in the water. Another boat, containing Third Officer Holland and J. K. Carpenter, got away, but drlfed around close up under the bow of the steamer. As the forward end of the vessel plunged downward, the prow caught the small boat and cut It in two. The two men in the boat were uninjured, and swam away from the sinking steamer just in time to avoid being carried down In the swirl of water caused by the set tling of the big ship. Carpenter was picked up by the other boat. The fate of Holland is not known, but it Is supposed he per ished. , A numher of Italian fishermen, who were (Concluded on Second Page.) THE DECLARATION OF THE ENGLAND AND THE CANAL TREATY AMENDMENTS DISCUSSED - AT4.THB CABINET COUNCIL. &i jra,Beefete71te?erteft"tae Attltc f p-"f , - ""'& aieps loosing to tne removal of Mayor Van Wyck, of New York, from office ne:ct LONDON, Feb. 22. In spite of the great t Monday, or send an emergency message to secrecy with which the deliberations of I the Legislature urging the passage of the the Cabinet are guarded, the Associated state constabulary hill. Governor Odell, Press Is able to assert that one of the It Is saio will go to New York City to subjects under discussion today was a morrow morning and will arrange for a dispatch from Lord Pauncefote, which, consultation with Senator Piatt and other It Is understood, dealt with the present . leaders regarding the police situation In attitude of the United States toward Great Britain's counter proposals In the .Nicaragua matter. As the official action resulting from to dny's meeting has not had time to take definite shape. It Is impossible to say what conclusions were reached. United States Ambassador Choate will probably be summoned to the Foreign Office next Monday -when Lord Lansdowne Is likely to communicate to him the British views regarding the Nicaragua and China con troversies. No expectation need be en tertained that this Interview will settle one way or the other the Nicaragua Ca nal difficulty. Lord Pauncefote, at the request of Lord Lansdowne, sent the dispatch which was discussed today. There Is no reason to believe that It has affeetnd tho dpofslnn previously announced bv the Associated i ress, tnat the British Government has decided not to give in to the demands of the Senate without a quid pro quo. The Panama Canal Treaty. NEW YORK, Feb. 22. The Tribune says: "Dr. Carlos Martinez Silva, the Min ister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Colombia, who Is now In Washington, came to this country fully prepared and authorized by the Government to nego tiate a treaty with the United States for the Panama canal. The concession of this canal, which Is held by the French Pan ama Canal Company, a few months ago was extended from 1001 to 1910, on pay ment of 51.000.000, but Colombia believes she can Induce this company to sell Its rights to the United States. J. T. Ford, an engineer, who is associated with Dr. Silva as adviser, and from whom this In formation was obtained, says he believes the treaty Colombia wishes to negotiate will give the United States every shred of control over the canal that any per son could demand short of an actual pur chase In fee simple or transfer of sover eignity. This is Impossible, not only at Pan ama, but as you will observe In the very vague offers from Nicaragua and Costa Rica, no such thing Is there mooted." THE STEEL COMBINATION. Negotiation With the American Steel & Wire Company, PITTSBURG, Pa., Feb. 22. The Lead er says: "Word was received In Pittsburg today from New York that the negotiations with the American Steel & Wire Company rel ative to its participation in the great steel comoination nave been brought to a close. - ...-iw, Sty'anVth?!,6"' J,l- M?r" company. There is still a wide vnrlatfnn between the figures of the two sides, but the promoters have issued an ultimatum which, if the Moore concern accepts, will be the basis on which they will be In cluded, but If they refuse, they will be omitted from the combination entirely or go on In a new basis at some later time." NEW YORK POLICE. Colonel Murphy, the Xerv Commis sioner, Removes Devery. NEW YORK, Feb. 22. The police sit uation reached a climax this afternoon when "Colonel Michael C. Murphy, presi dent of the Board of Health, walked Into the office of Chief Devery and announced' that he had been appointed commission er and Chief of Police of the City of New York. A little later Commissioner Sex ton learned that he had been appointed to take Colonel Murphy's place at the head of the Health Department. Chief MAJORITY. Devery was at once appointed first dep uty commissioner. Deputy Chief Court wright was made deputy chief for Man hattan and Richmond, F. H. McLaughlin for Brooklyn, and Ellas Clayton for Queens. Devery made a written protea to Commissioner Murphy, declaring the law under which ha hart h.n T-omnvr. was void and saying that he permlttt-d 'Murphy to occupy hi? office under protest, tonight that Governor Odell will either New York City. Rf. Rev. August Besnonles. INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 22. The Right Rev. August Bessonies, vicar-General of the diocese of Indianapolis, died here to day on the 61st anniversary of his ordina tion as a priest. He was born In France S6 years ago. SUMMARY OF IMPORTANT NEWS Wreck of the Rio Janeiro. The China steamer Rio Janeiro ran on a rock near the Golden. Gate. Page 1. The lost number 122. mostly Chinese and Japanese. Page 1. Consul Wildman and his family were . drowned. Page 1. The captain of the Rio went down with ma snip, .rage l. ConKrens. The Senate passed the postoffice and dip lomatic and consular bills. Page 2. The House was devoted to odds and ends of legislation. Page 2. An extra session Is almost certain. Page 3. Domestic. Frederic Harrison paid a tribute to Washington. Page 3. Pat Crowe writes that he Is innocent, but he will surrender. Page 9. Colonel Murphy has been appointed Po lice Commissioner In New 1'ork. Page L Governor Odell may remove Mayor Van Wyck. Pagel. Foreign. The British Cabinet council fook up th canal question yesterday. Page 1. General Colville was retired for Ineffi ciency In the field. Page 3. The Chinese Emperor Is preparing to re turn to Pekln. Page 3. XorthTvent Legislatures. The Mitchell-Democratic deal for control of the government of Portland has been completed. Page 1. M. J. Malley. P. L. Willis and L. T. Peery have been appointed Fire and Police Commissioners for Portland. Page 1. It seems to be evident that It will be Mr Corbett or no election of Senator from Oregon. Page 4. Portland charter bill passed the House bv a vote of 41 to 11. Page 4. Oregon Legislature passed a local option liquor bill, but later the Senate voted to reconsider, and defeated the bill. Page 4. The reapportionment bill passed by the asmngton Legislature Is not fair. Page 5. Paclflc Const. Newberg, Or., is likely to get a fruit can- 4i. j. j. case xv. The State Central Committee of the Pop. 11C1J. JETUgC XV. solved. Page 10, Lebanon, Or., woman drowned herself while suffering from aberration of the mind. Page 5. The Pacific Northwest Baseball League was formed at Tacoma last night Page 10. Marine. Steamer Skarpsno clears for the Orient with typical Oregon cargo. Page 11. Another grain ship finished, and other coming. Page 1L Sailor troubles on Puget Sound. Page 1L Portland and Vicinity. Stranded steamship pulled away from the Morrison-street bridge and stuck on a bar. Page 12. Captain George G. Smith, an. old-time river man, drowned. Page 12. Multnomah defeated Seattle Club four straight games at bowling. Page S. Commercial Club defeated Olympics, of Tacoma, three out of four. Page 8. Multnomah women defeat St. Helen's Hall at basket-ball. Page 8. Reception to Mrs. Fiske at the Woman's Club. Page 12. DEAL IS COMPLETED Democrats Control Govern ment of Portland, THEY HAVE FIRE AND POLICE Xotv the Question 1 Whether the Remainder of the Transaction, Xamcly, Election of Mitchell, Can Be Carried Out. SALEM, Or., Feb. 22. The Multnomah delegation at a meeting held at the noon hour today, agreed upon M. J. Malley, L. T. Peery and P L. Willis as the mem bers of the Board of Police and Fire Com missioners, to be named In the new char ter. The Mitchell deal to turn the patron age of these departments over to tho Democrats was thus carried out. Now the question Is whether the remainder of the transaction, namely, the election of John H. Mitchell, as United States Senator, can be carried out. John Montag and L. T. Peery first re ceived an equal number of votes. Then Mr. Peery was chosen, after some little discussion, by a viva voce vote. becauo some of the members stated that It was necessary to recognize the East Sid. Mr. Peery Is a resident of Alblna, and has been In the grocery business. Hp is a Democrat In politics, and was Council man from the Tenth Ward during tho Pennoyer administration. M. J. Malley Is also a Democrat. He Is one of the firm of Malley Bros., grocers. P. L. Willis, the Republican member of the board. Is en attorney. John Montag was nominated by Repre sentative Schumann, L. T. Peery by Rep resentative Watson, M. J. Malley by Dris coll, John Lamont, an associate of Na poleon Davis, In the Columbia Telephone Company, by Senator Inman, and 1. L. Willis by Senator Smith and Representa tive H. A. Smith. Representative Story was invited to bo present by some of the delegation, anl said: "No; I have remained away so far, and I wyi continue to do so." R atj sentatlve Orton asked Senator Joseph! ta participate, and the Senator declined. To an Oregonlan representative. Senator Jo sephl said: "I do not feel equal to b -lng present at the funeral of the Repu -lican 'party In Portland. They are gol-? to turn the government over to the Dern j crats, and I would rather be out of It." RetTresentatlve McCraken was present, but appeared to be very much out of plac and, when the nominations were made ho remarked, "I don't think I ought to be here. I was elected by the Republicans, and I don't think I should vote for Demo crats. I have the most kindly feelln-js for you all. I understand your position, vou 'were elected as Citizens. There wltl 'probably' -no longer be any -factional" flgiit on the charter. You have the House and the charter will pass." A canvass of the votes cast disclosed that 16 persons had voted, and that Hi' ley and Willis were chosen. Peery anl Montag received eight votes each, and Lamont a less number. It was at flrt suggested that a second ballot be taken to effect a choice between Montag and Peery, but Holcomb favored Peery as an East Side man, and the others soon con curred. Inman excused himself before a final decision was reached, and Repre sentative Schumann also left the room. Just before the meeting was held W. F. Matthews, who stood outside the door of the committee-room, held an earnest pri vate conversation with a number of tha members. It Is stated that C. E. S. Wood and W. E. Robertson, who were mentlcncJl In connection with this commission, both sent word, declining to serve. The Board of Public Works has not been d sturbed. and shall still consist of A. L. M lis, Richard Williams, W. F. Burrell, William MacMaster, and A. H. Brey man. The men named to comprise the water committee are W. B. Ayer. William M. Ladd. H. W. Scott, C. H. Raffety, Charles H. Carey, J. C. Ainsworth, C. A. Dolph, J. N. Teal, T. M. Richardson. Mayor Rowe. City Auditor Devlin and City Engineer Chase read over "the charter with Representatives Drlscoll and Orton while the House was In session. Walter Matthews was also there, guarding hi3 end of it. Some amendments were recom mended, and these the delegation consid ered after the House adjourned, remaining up until an early morning hour. The section relating to the street cleaning and sprinkling department was amended to fix the minimum compensa tion of the men employed on the streets at ?2 per day. Section 195, which authorizes the city to construct and maintain water works, was amended by Inserting "and all necessary plants and facilities for furnishing light and lighting the streets and public build ings of the city therein and elsewhere," previously stricken out. The salary of the Deputy City Attorney, which had been cut to $1200, was restored to 51S00, and It was provided that the City Attor ney may have one or more deputies, as authorized by the Council. This will save Deputy Davis scalp. This section now reads that the City Attorney may havo one or more deputies, to be appointed by him In writing, and to continue during his pleasure. The number and compen sation are to be fixed by the Common Council. This Is about the same as the present charter. The power of the Mayor to appoint tho superintendent of the street-cleaning arid sprinkling department Is restored. It had been changed that this official's tenure of office should exist at the pleasure of the Board of Public Works. The salary of the Mayor, beginning In July, 1E02, Is fixed at $2000, and the no salary clause stricken out. The following part of section 217, which is contained in the present charter, was stricken out: "At the first meeting of the Common Council in the month of January, annu ally, the Auditor shall submit to the Common Council a statement prepared by him of the estimated amount of revenues for the current year, to be derived from taxes and all other sources, and the Com mon Council shall be limited to Its ex penditures to be made for all purposes during said current year, to the aggregate amount of such estimated revenues. At the first meeting of the Common Council In each month the Common Council shall provide for the payment of all liabilities of the city Incurred during the preceding month, or at any time prior thereto, ex cepting the payment of Interest and other fixed charges shall be made as the same matures. In accordance with the terms of the contract under which such payments are to be made. From the estimated rev enue thereof there shall be deducted the annual Interest charge against the city, the appropriation for the police and fire departments, and all other fixed charges, so that no greaetr proportion of the esti-1 Continued on. Eighth Page.)