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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.
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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
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