THE MORNING OREGONIAN, FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 1901.
MAYADJOURNTODAY
Little More Business for'the
Senate to Transact.
FRYE WAS AGAIN HONORED
Unanimously Re-elected President
Pro Tcm. Morgan Concluded His
Speech on XI caravan. Canal
Nomination Confirmed.
"WASHINGTON, March 7. A number of
Senators who have talked with the Pres
ident express the opinion that the present
special session of the Senate can be
brought to a final conclusion by next
Saturday, and some think that adjourn
ment may be reached tomorrow.
Senator William P. Frye, of Maine, was
today re-elected unanimously president
pro tem. of the Senate, to serve during
the pleasure of the Senate. This is the
second time Frye has been honored by his
colleagues. February 7, 1S96, the Republi
cans then being: In the minority, he was
elected unanimously. At today's session
Morgan concluded his speech In support of
his resolution declaring the abrogation of
the Clayton-Bulwer treaty between the
United States and Great Britain. His per
oration was pathetic He had devoted the
best years of his official life, he said, to
advance the construction of the Nicaragua
Canal but now he did not expect to see
the work upon the great waterway be
gun. "When the Senate convened the galleries
were crowded, as upon the preceding days
of the present session, but It was evident
that Vice-President Roosevelt's warning
that he would direct the galleries to be
cleared In the event of another demon
stration of applause had its effect, as
not a ripple disturbed the quiet when the
Vice-President entered the chamber.
Uurlng the opening proceedings a large
ornamental basket filled with roses was
brought in and placed upon the desk of
Blackburn.
The Vice-President announced the ap
pointment of Cullom and Cockrell as
members of the board of regents of the
Smithsonian Institution.
At the conclusion of the routine busi
ness, Morgan resumed his speech begun
yesterday. He read a part of the Clayton
Bulwer treaty which relates to the Nica
ragua Canal, and also the protocols of
an agreement for the construction of the
canal made between the United States
Government and the Governments of
Nicaragua and Costa Rica. He declared
It was perfectly clear that the protocols
entered into last Fall by this Government
were a distinct violation of the Clayton
Bulwer treaty. It was equally evident
that the United States must abandon its
plighted faith with Nicaragua and Costa
Rica in order that the Clayton-Bulwer
treaty might be fastened permanently
upon this Government and hang like a
pall over it, or take such a stand as will
6ustain the President In his "patriotic
and noble action." The protocols en
tered Into expressed the defiance by the
President of the Clayton-Bulwer treaty
and his dlsrrgard of its provisions. They
undertook to place the Government on
the high ground that the Clayton-Bulwer
treaty is abrogated by this Government.
"It is our duty," Insisted Morgan, "to
declare that that treaty is not in the way
of our legislating for the Nicaragua Ca
nal. If wje hesitate today, it will be the
same a year hence, and the provisions of
that treaty will be fastened upon us."
Morgan urged that his resolution be
adopted in order that the President might
understand the position of the Senate so
thoroughly that he would feel justified In,
proceeding along lines looking to the
construction of the Nicaragua Canal while
Congress Is In Its long recess.
At the conclusion of Morgan's speech
the Senate, without taking any action
upon the resolution, on motion of Lodge,
at 12:10 went into executive session. At
1:40 P. M. the Senate resumed consid
eration of legislative business. On motion
of Allison, the Senate by a formal reso
lution elected Frye president pro tem.
Allison and Morgan were named as a
committee to escort Senator Frye to the
president's desk. Then, at 1:50 P. M., the
Senate adjourned until tomorrow.
RECIPROCITY TREATIES.
Several Xot Acted Upon Expired
With the End of the Session.
"WASHINGTON, March 7. The foreign
representatives Interested In the reciproc
ity treaties pending In the Senate are In
communication with their governments as
to the course to be pursued, since the
Senate has failed to act upon them. With
most of them the view prevails that they
expired at the end of the regular session.
This is eo with various treaties with
Great Britain covering the British West
Indian possessions, Barbadoes, Bermuda
and Guiana. In case there is a renewal
of negotiations regarding the "West In
dian colonies, they are not likely to be
taken up before next Autumn, in time for
the regular session of the Senate. The
French treaty Is not held to be among
moee wnicn expires with the Congress,
as the French Ambassador, M. Cambon,
nnd the American Reciprocity Commis
sioner, Mr. Kasson, had previously con
cluded a w rltten agreement extending the
time within which ratification could be
made until the 26th of the present month.
It is usual for the executive branch to
make such extensions, and in this case
the extension of the Franco-American
treaty Is said to be operative without ref
erence to what the Senate may do at the
epeclal session extending the time for
ratification. It is expected that further
action will be taken either In the execu
tive branch or in the Senate which will
permit the treaty to be considered at the
next regular session of the Senate. Sev
eral other important treaties,-Including
those with Italy and Russia, have not
been concluded, owing to the Inaction on
the French treaty.
French Treaty Ursred.
NEW YORK, March 7. The Chamber of
Commerce today unanimously adopted res
olutions urging upon the Senate of the
United States "the wisdom and necessity
of the early ratification of the commer
cial treaties with the Republic of France,
demanded by the best Interests of this
country."
PRESIDENTIAI NOMINATIONS.
Senate Confirms the Appointment of
Minister McCorraick.
WASHINGTON, March 7. T,he Presi
dent today sent the following nomina
tions to the Senate:
J. Otis Humphrey, of Illinois, to be
District Judge for the Southern District
of Illinois; Thomas Worthlngton, of Illi
nois, to be Attorney for the Southern
District of Illinois.
Sergeant-Major Walter E. Barrett,
Thirty-ninth Volunteer Infantry, to be
Second Lieutenant; Chief Musician Wal
ter H. Loving, Forty-eighth Volunteer
Infantry, to be Second Lieutenant.
Acting Assistant Surgeons, U. S. A., to
be Assistant Surgeons, with rank of First
Lieutenant James Franklin Edwards, of
Pennsylvania: Jay Ralph Shook, of Penn
sylvania; William Eugene Vose, of Mary
land; Frank Thomas Woodbury, of Penn
sylvania. The Senate In executive session today
confirmed the following nominations:
Robert S. McCormlck, of Illinois, to be
Minister to Austria-Hungary; Frank A. I
Jackson, of Pennsylvania, to be Consul
at Patros, Greece; Charles S. "Wilson, of
Maine, to be secretary of the legation to
Greece, Roumania and Servla; Captain A.
S. Crownlnshield, United States Navy, to
be Chief of the Bureau of Navigation
with rank of Rear-Admiral. The Senate
also confirmed the military nominations
sent to it by the President today, as well
as the Naval promotions sent In yester
day. COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS.
No Changes Probable During: the
Present Session.
"WASHINGTON, March 7. A conference
of Republican Senators has been called
for tomorrow to decide what course to
pursue with reference to committee as
signments. New Senators and some of
the older ones who are not entirely satis
fled, with their present committee places
are urging a reorganization during the
present session, but old Senators are re
sisting the move as contrary to the prac
tice of the Senate. They also contend
that the reorganization. If undertaken,
will keep the extra session going for an
Indefinite time, and are using their
strongest powers of persuasion to secure
postponement of the matter until next
December. As a means to this end, com
mittees of the two sides of the chamber
today met and agreed to recommend that
the Sergeant-at-Arms should be given au
thority to dispose, during the recess, of
appointments in the Senate controlled by
the outgoing Senators. It Is believed that
this arrangement will satisfy the de
mands of the new men.
Patent Agreement Ratified.
"WASHINGTON. March 7. The Senate,
in executive session, today ratified an
agreement with various European powers
for the axnendation of the treaty made at
Brussels some years ago for the protec
tion of Industrial property as affected in
the registration of patents, trade-marks,
etc. The modifications made by the
agreement which was today acted upon
axe not of general Interest. One of them
changes the phraseology In regard to the
places of meeting. In the original treaty
Rome "was named as the place; the amend
ment leaves the places to be named from
time to time.
The reciprocity treaties were not dis
cussed, and it now appears that they will
not be called up this session. The com
mittee on foreign relations had not acted
upon them during the present session, and
Senators generally hold that it Is neces
sary that there should be committee ac
tion before the Senate can take them up
again.
Opposition to Sanger.
"WASHINGTON, March 7. Senators
Piatt and Depew, of New York, are both
opposing the proposition to nominate Col
onel Sanger for the office of Assistant
Secretary of War. Senator Piatt saw the
Secretary of War on the subject today
and entered a formal protest on the
ground that Colonel Sanger is not a con
sistent Republican. Senator Depew also
hae indicated his opposition. Neither of
them was consulted before the nomina
tion was decided upon. The selection
seems to have been made by the Secre
tary, but the Senators claim that If that
official is to assert that prerogative he
should find a man who will be acceptable
to them. Senator Piatt today expressed
the opinion that the protest which had
been made would have the effect of pre
venting the President from sending In
the nomination.
British Press Xot Alnrmcd.
IX)NDON, March 7. The afternoon pa
pers here today make little comment on
the statements of Senator Morgan, of
Alabama, yesterday in the United States
Senate In his plea for the Nicaragua
Canal, following his resolution declaring
the Clayton-Bulwer treaty abrogated.
The "Westminster Gazette says: "Mr. Mor
gan is having a great time. His warn
ings are all very alarming, but we are
reassured by the knowledge that the
route of the canal Is not yet definitely de
termined." Seating; of Senators.
"WASHINGTON, March 7. The disturb
ance in the Senate over the assignment
of the best -seat on the Democratic side
to Senator McComas, a Republican Sena
tor from Maryland, has been quieted by
a transfer. Senator Heltfeld falls heir
to the coveted place, and Senator Mc
Comas takes Senator 'Toller's seat on the
Republican side of the chamber, Mr. Tel
ler going to Mr. Heltfeld's old seat.
Dinner to Retiring Senators.
WASHINGTON, March 7. Friends of
ex-Senators Carter, Shoup and Thurston,
whose terms have expired, tendered them
a complimentary dinner at the Shoreham
tonight. About 30 covers were laid. The
Sinner was attended by Senators. Repre
sentatives and newspaper men who have
been intimate friends of the Senators.
Washington's Headquarters.
NEW YORK. March 7. The Jumel man
sion and grounds in Harlem, which were
occupied by General Washington as hoad
quarters, will come Into the possession of
the city as a public show place of Revo
lutionary relics through the action of the
Board of Public Improvements. Walter
S. Logan appeared before the board as the
representative of the Sons of the Reolu
tlon, and M. A. Hall appeared as the rep
resentative of the Society of Historical
Places of Interest. The mansion was
built in 1770 by Roger Morris, a Colonel
In the British Army. General Washing
ton used the mansion as headquarters dur
ing the Summer of 1777. Stephen Jumel
bought the property In 1600. and hi3
widow, Mme. Jumel, who married Aaron
Burr, occupied the property at the time
of her death In 1SG3. The house is In a
fair state of preservation. The cost of
the property to the city will be $200,030.
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Attorney-General Griggs Scored.
CAMDEN, N. J., March 7. In an ad
dress before the annual convention of the
Methodist Episcopal Church of New Jer
sey today the Rev. M. B. Leonard, cor
responding secretary of the General Mis
sionary Society, arraigned United States
Attorney-General Griggs for his action
in connection wlth the Army canteen
question. The spe'aker was applauded,
and the mention of Mr. Griggs name elic
ited astorm of hisses.
"No official," said Dr. Leonard, "of this
or any other nation or power, should In
terpret a law to work for the benefit of
a few against the popular sentiment of
the people. Your New Jersey Griggs ab
rogated th oantoen law but, thank God,
no other New Jersey Griggs, or any other
Griggs combination, prevent or ignore
the public sentiment that Is growing
against the Increase In the trade of in
toxicating liquors."
Charges Against Ten' Eyck.
BOSTON, March 7 Edwin H. Ten Eyck,
ex-champion amateur sculler of America
and winner of the diamond sculls at the
Henley regatta, has been officially In
formed by Secretary Fortmeyer, of the
N. A. A. O., that charges have been
preferred against him and he will be ex
pected to appear before the executive
committee in New York, March 16. The
Wauchusett Boat Club, of Worcester, to
which Ten Eyck .belongs, will be repre
sented at the meeting. The only charge
they believe has been made is that the
sculler refused to go to Paris last Sum
mer without his partner, and In this. It
is said, the club assumes responsibility.
Balls and Chains for Patients.
POPLAR BLUFFS, Mo., March 7.
About 75 cases of smallpox exist at Flsk.
a small town east of this city. The peo
ple have disregarded the quarantine reg
ulations. Today balls and chains were
sent to Fisk and every patient and those
who have teen exposed will De shackled,
in order to keep them indoors.
REPORT ON INDEMNITIES
C03IPLETED BY THE 3IIXISTERS
COMMITTEE AT PEKIX.
The General Principle Is Based on
Lawn in Harmony "With, the Ro
man and English, Systems.
PEKIN, March 7. The Minsters com
mittee has completed Its report and the
general prniclnles to be adopted In cases
of Indemnities based upon laws In har
mony with the Roman and English sys
tems. This decision was not reached
without considerable discussion, some be
lieving that the claims of men of good
reputation should be paid in full without
further consideration. On the other hand,
a case was mentioned where a man of
high repute claims $10,000 each for his
own, his wife's and her daughter's nervc3
and $20,000 for property destroyed, where
as It Is known, that the latter estimate
is more than twice the value of all.
The negotiations, Mr. Rockhlll says, are
going on well and he sees no reason why
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NEW TOItK, March 7. The Jumel mansion and crounds In Harlem, which were oc
cupied by General "Washington as headquarters, will come into possession of the city as a
public show place of Revolutionary relics through the action of the Board of Public Im
provements. "Walter S. Logan appeared before the board as the representative of the Sons
of the Revolution, and II. A. Hall appeared as the representative of the Society of Historical
Places of Interest- The mansion was built In 1770 by Roger Morris, a Colonel In the Brit
ish Army. General "Washington used the mansion as headquarters during the Summer of
1777. Stephon Jumel bought the property In 1S00. and his widow, Mme. Jumel, who mar
ried Aaron Burr, occupied the property at the time of her death in 1SC5. The house Is in a
fair state of preser atlon. The cost of the property to the city will be $200,000.
they should, not be completed In two
months, with the exception of the com
mercial treaties, which will probably take
a long time.
General Chaffee replied to the copy of
General Yin Tschang's letter sent him by
Count, von Waldersee that he had given
instructions to the American troops when
any detachments were sent against rob
bers and Boxers to obtain to the fullest !
extent possible" the assistance of Chinese
officials In making arrests and punishing
the guilty. Regarding indemnity for
losses sustained by missionaries and na
tive Christians, General Chaffee pointed
out that his sentiments were well known
to the American missionaries; that he was
opposed to extortion? In every form, and
that he favored strict justice in every
case, and that ha would agree quickly
to his excellency's proposition that the
indemnities Sir Robert Hart mentioned
should be settled by the diplomats.
Count von Waldersee will leave soon
for Tsln Tau, the trip possibly extending
to Shanghai. He says he expects to re
turn to Pekln temporarily.
It is asserted that China has decided
to delay Iter answer to Russia regarding
the Manchurian convention for a fort
night The Ministers of the powers have re
solved to modify the legation plans so
as to allow the five government boards to
remain in the occupation of the Chinese.
FIRED OX BRITISH CONSULATE.
Ontrnpe by Rnssian Soldiers at Che
Foo.
VANCOUVER, B. C, March 7. The
Japan Mail says:
"February 10 the Russian soldiers be
haved with great violence at Che Foo.
A whole squad of soldiers became Intox
icated, and were running amuck. They
took more liberties around the British
consulate than the Consul wished, and
when they killed the Consul's Chinese
servant out of pure wantonness, the
Consul remonstrated and threatened to
report them. The Russians were then or
dered by their drunken commander to
line up. They did so. The officer then
shouted "Fire!" waving his sword at
the consulate. Half of the Russians re
fused. The other half fired straight at
the consulate, and the Consul narrowly
escaped being killed."
In Shan Tung Province, Governor Yuan
has annulled the recantation pledges of
native convicts. In the province are 20.
000 Roman Catholic converts, and 15.000
Protestant natives. Last July proclama
tions were Issued throughout Shan Tung
calling upon all Christians to recant. Gov
ernor Yuan has also Issued a proclamation
warning natives against molesting mis
sionaries or converts.
The Times publishes a story of a band
of mounted Manchurian robbers surround
ing a foraging party of the Jodhapore
Lancers and some Japanese Infantry near
Shan Hal Kwan. One trooper escaped and
brought reinforcements, who arrived just
in time. In one house three men had
been hemmed In, one shot dead, the house
being afterward fired, and the two re
maining troopers all but suffocated. Fur
ther on, three troopers were found de
fending three wounded Indian coolies with
only two or three cartridges remaining.
Five Japanese Infantrymen and seven
Manchurian bandits were killed, the rest
escaping Into a large village from which
a hot fire was opened. The next day a
force of 100 cavalry and 400 Infantry
moved on the village, but It was found to
be deserted.
With the Increasing severity of the
weather the distress caused by the famine
in She SI Increases. Over 100.000 people
arc now said to be in danger of perishing
from cold and hunger. The stations es
tablished by the Governor of the prov
ince for the free distribution of rice are
inadequate, and supplies Intended for the
relief of the starving are said to have
been stolen by dishonest officials.
A TENTATIVE ARRANGEMENT.
Chinese Troops to Try Their Hand
at Suppressing Tloblicrs.
BERLIN, March 7. It was asserted to
day by a high authority that Count von
Waldersee's agreement with LI Hurig
Chang was In response to Important steps
already taken by the Chinese Govern
ment to meet the demands of the pow
ers and upon representations to the pow
ers that the Chinese regular troops we're
now able to put down the robbers. How
ever, the official who made this explana
tion emphasized the fact that the agree
ment was only tentative and that Count
von Waldersee had by no means laid
down his authority in favor of the Chi
nese Government.
According to the Chinese statements
received officially In Berlin, the court will
move about the end of March to some
point nearer Pekln. Germany does not
know whether this Includes the Empress
Dowager.
Count von Waldersee's trip to Tien Tsln
Is officially described here as "'devoid of
political significance except as showing
that the Province of Chi U has now
sufficiently quieted down to permit his
temporary absence."
Count von Waldersee will examine the
whole colony of Klao Chou. which he
has hitherto not seen, and will report to
the Emperor on the whole subject,. In
cluding the military fortifications.
POSTAIi SERVICE IX CIIIXA.
Reciprocal Service Betvreen the
United States and Japan.
WASHINGTON, March 7. The superin-
tendent of the military postal service in
unina aavises tne Jfostmasier-oenerai o.
an agreement he has made with the Jap
anese postal authorities which will expe
dite the dispatch of mail to troops In
Northern China. The Postmaster of the
Japan Imperial Postofflce has agreed to
transmit our closed mall to and from our
China forces by the Japanese transports
between Shan Hal Kwan and MoJI, and by
train between Mojl and Nagasaki. In con-
slderation of this the United States serv
ice will transmit Japanese mail, under
proper military escort, between Shan Hal
Kwan and Tien Tsln. with frequency of
trips to conform to the dates of arrival
and departure of the Japanese transports
at Shan Hal Kwan. This reciprocal co
operation was begun in January, and will
last through the Winter months. An ar-
rangement has also been made by which
the New Orleans will make two trips per
month between Nagasaki and Chlng Kwan
Tao for the purpose of carrying mall to
our troops in China.
Dnnger of "Withdrnwinfr Troopi,
LONDON, March S. The Pekln corres
pondent of the Morning Post, wiring yes
terday, dilates upon the danger of with
drawing the allied troops until the trans
fer of control to the Chinese is possible.
He says the foreign commanders have
refused a request from the Chinese au
thorities for permission to send 3000 Chi
nese troops to Pekln. The Morning Post
has the following, dated March 5. from
Pao Ting Fu:
"General Ketteler has received insolent
letters from SI Lang, Governor of Shan
SI, insisting that the foreign troops must
remain in the Province of Chi LI. The
German expedition forming for Ping Is
to drive back the Chinese who arrived In
Chi LI to prevent the French and Ger
man troops occupying the passes lead
ing into Shan Si. The Boxer movement
Is reviving, encouraged by Buddhist
priests."
Pnntitive Expeditions.
BERLIN, March 7. The' War Office has
received the following from Count von
Waldersee. dated Pekln, March G:
"A company of the Third Asiatics, un
der Captain Knoersen, came In contact
yesterday south of Man Sheng with 400
Chinese regulars, who had apparently
been separated from their main body. The
Chinese were scattered and 50 of them
were killed. Two of their banners were
taken. A small detachment was sent
from Tien Tsln to Thsang, March 3, to
suppress brigandage. Three companies
of Infantry, a squadron of cavalry' and
a Dattery, all under Lieutenant-Colonel
Arnstedt, left for Yung Tsing, March 5,
with the same object."
A Mohammedan Uprlslnjr
LONDON. March 7. "The Mohamme
dans In Mongolia are trying to foment an
Insurrection among the Mohammedans
of the Siberian steppes," says the Odessa
corespondent of the Daily Express. He
says the Russian Government has ordered
at least two soldiers billeted In every
family throughout Eastern Siberia, who
shall act as menials and be ready to as
semble at any moment to suppress a ris
ing. Squires Not a Looter.
WASHINGTON, .March 7. Secretary
Hay today received a cablegram from
Mr. Conger, at Pekln, stating that the
reports that have reached America to
the effect that Mr. Squires, the secretary
of legation at the United States embassy,
had been guilty of looting was based
upon misinformation. As a matter of
fact, the Minister states that Mr. Squires
is entirely guiltless of any such thing.
Trnns-Mlssisslppi Congress.
CRIPPLE CREEK. Colo., March 7. A
mass meeting of citizens has been called
for March 14 to discuss ways and means
to make a Trans-Mississippi Industrial
Congress a success. It Is proposed to
build an auditorium with a seating ca
pacity of 7000, and the greater portion of
the money required has already been
pledged by mineowners. The executive
committee has organized, with 'Charles
N. Miller as chairman and G. S. Hoag
as secretary. Owing to the critical Ill
ness of ex-Governor Pitkin, of Louisiana,
who was to have presided over the con
gress, It has been decided to Invite Wal
ter Gresham, of Texas, to take his place.
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Not Matched for Louisville FIjrht.
LOUISVILLE, Ky., March 7. Dave Sul
livan and Terry McGovern deny that
they have been matched to fight In Louis
ville as reported. Sam Harris, for Mc
Govern, has accepted an offer of the
Twentieth Century Athletic Club of San
Franslscso to guarantee a $5000 purse for
a bout between Sullivan and McGovern,
Charlie White to referee, but Sullivan re
fuses to fight with White as referee. He
insists that Tim Hurst shall referee.
Carroll 31 Carrington Dead.
SAN FRANCISCO, March 7. Carroll
M. Carrlngton, a well-known newspaper
man and writer of short stories, is dead
n this nllv of nnnumonla-
WAR CAUSED TRADE LOSS
AMERICAN EXPORTS TO CIIIXA
HAVE GREATLY DECREASED.
In Seven Months Ending January,
Amount "Was CO Per Cent Less
Than In Same Period for 1SOO.
WASHINGTON. March 6. The hostili
ties Jn China have seriously affected exports-
from" the United States to that
country. In the seven months ending
with January. 1901, the total exports from
the United States Increased more than
$100,000,000, or about 13 per cent, as shown
by the reports of the Treasury Bureau
of Statistics, Just Issued, wb.lle to China
alone the exports from the United States
show a fall of more than 50 per cent.
In practically all of the articles other
than those required by the troops now In.
the field In that country, there is a
marked decrease, while In a few articles,
such as telegraph instruments, flour, ba
con and hams, butter and cheese, there
Is an Increase. In such Important articles
as cotton cloths, illuminating oils, cars
and carriages, bicycles, builders' hard
ware, lumber and furniture, which enter
into the dally requirements of the life of
the people of China, the reduction is
strongly marked. Cotton cloths, for In
stance, show a reduction from. 115,993,540
yards in seven months of the fiscal year
1900 to 21,476,050 yards In the same months
of the fiscal year 1901. Mineral oils show
a fall from 16,030,966 gallons in seven
months of the fiscal year 1900 to 9,492,366
gallons in the corresponding months of
the present fiscal year. Builders' hard
ware shows a fall from $2S,533 to $16,347;
cars and carriages from $14,991 to less
than $1000; clocks and watches, from $12,
560 to $4336; and manufactures of tobacco,
from $261,782 to $1S0,121.
In other parts of Asia and Oceania pe
culiar circumstances also result in an
adverse showing in the exports of the
fiscal year up to this time The export
ers to the Hawaiian Islands have refused,
since these islands became a part of the
United States, to furnish to the Collec
tors of Customs the usual statements of
exports, and as a result the Bureau of
Statistics is unable to make any report
of the exports to the Hawaiian Islands
which presumably amount to more than
$13,000,000 per annum, as they had reached
that sum prior to annexation, and were
showing a rapid Increase when the re
ports terminated. This will cause the
exports to Oceania to fall fully $15,000,000
below the actual amount, since the ex
isting law provides no method by which
exporters can be required to furnish a
statement of their exports from one port
of the United States to another. Other
circumstances are causing the figures of
our exports to Japan to fall in the fis
cal year 1901 below those of the preceding
year. This is due entirely to the fact
that Japan Imported such large quanti
ties of cotton from the United States in
the fiscal year 1900 that she requires but
little at the present time, and our ex
ports of raw cotton to Japan In the
seven months ending with January. 1901,
amount to only 5.520.S65 pounds, against
93.037.2SG pounds in the corresponding
months of the preceding fiscal year, thus
causing a reduction of more than $6,000.
000 in the single Item of cotton exports
to Japan. These three peculiar circum
stances the reduction of exports to
China by more than 50 per cent, the re
duction of cotton exports to Japan,
amounting to over $6,000,000 in seven
months time, and the Inability of the
Bureau of Statistics to present the fig
ures of our exports to Hawaii, which
have doubtless amounted during the
seven months of the fiscal year to nearly
$10,000,000 must have a marked ef
fect upon the export figures to Asia and
Oceania, and it is not surprising that
the figures of the Bureau of Statistics
show, an apparent reduction of $15,000,000
In the total exports to Asia and Oceania
In the seven months ending wth January,
1901. as compared with the seven months
ending January. 1500, when China and
Japan were taking their full quota and
when the exports to the Hawaiian Isl
ands were being recorded.
The following tables show the principal
exports to China in seven months ending
with January, 1S99, 1900, and 1901:
Articles showing a decrease
Cotton manufactures
Illuminating oils
Tobacco manufactures
Lumber
Builders Hardware
Bicycles
"NTn?il atnrAC ..................
Furniture
TvDewrlters
Clocks and watches
Sewing machines
Cars and carriages ..
Seeds
All other articles ...
Total
Articles showing an Increase
Canned beef
Flour
Fruits and nuts
Scientific and electrical instruments
Other provisions
THE VENEZUELAN WAR.
Formidable Uprising In Progress In
That Country.
NEW YORK, March 7. The Times this
morning says:
A resident of New York who for polit
ical reasons declined to permit the use
of his name, but who has extensive "busi
ness and political dealings with Venezu
ela, gives an outline of the situation ex
isting In that country:
"General Ignaclo Andrade arrived at San
Juan. Porto Rico, from Cuba, February
17. and remained at his ranch for a few
days, when he departed quietly for more
active service, presumably in the field,
as he had perfected his final arrange
ments with his Cuban friends who are
to take part in the decisive movement
for the overthrow of CIprlano Castro, the
present dictator of the Republic of Vene
zuela. "Notwithstanding that but little. If any.
news of the revolution now going on In
Venezuela finds Its way Into print. It Is
true that a most formidable, powerful
and far-reaching uprising Is now In
progress In that country, and It will not
be many weeks or days, perhaps, before
the censorship established by Castro in
December last will be broken, and the
details of the affair will be sent out
freely.
"The entire country lying west of the
Orinoco River up to within 100 miles of
Caracas, the federal capital. Is now In
the hands of the revolutionists, under
the leadership of General Nicholas Ro
lando with General Pedro du Charme
and his brother, General Horatio du
Charme, each In charge of large and well
disciplined armies, composed of fighters
of no mean qualities. These divisions of
the revolutionary army are well equipped
with modern arms and an ample supply
of ammunition.
"Since the withdrawal of Castro's forces
from the Orinoco district, only a few
revolutionary troops have been required
to care for places like' Cludad Bolivar.
Barrancas and the Maccarlo River, and
henco the bulk of the best fighting men
have joined the divisions of Rolando and
the two Du Charmes, who have been ad
vanced to the westward, doubtless to con
centrate near the Bay of Carenero, les3
than 100 miles east of the City of Caracas.
From this bay It Is 'scarce two days
march to Petare, which is connected with
the capital by a well-built and equipped
railroad. All the telegraph lines In tho
State of Bermudez are now In the hands
of Rolando's troops..
"In the western section of the republic
the same activity prevails as regards
massing troops, and pressing them to the
center. These forces are under command
of General Perraza, and a corps of able
generals, each of whom has a local fol
lowing nnr Inflnannn. It is also renorteJ,
that a large number of Colombian adven
turers have Joined the Venezuelan forces.
That there Is some understanding between
a certain class of Colombians and the In
surgent forces seems likely from the fact
that General Rolando, when he left New
York last Autumn, went directly to Co
lombia to make arrangements for an ac
cession to his forces from, among the peo
ple of that country. After several months'
sojourn there, he went away in a very
satisfied mood. Immediately after his
arrival home, news was received here of
an advance of the revolutionists, not only
from the Orinoco and Bermudez districts,
but from the Colombian frontier. This
western alliance is doubtless due to the
fact that Colombians have some old scores
to settle with their Indian brethren, of
whom Castro Is a leader and a country
man. "To offset this action, it is reported
that Castro has sent some $30,000 for
the use of General Urlbe-Uribe, to be ex
pended in munitions of war for the Co
lombian Insurgents. It Is an open secret
that the Colombian rebels are the friends
of Castro, while the Government of Co
lombia is on the most friendly terms with
Andrade and will do all In its power
secretly to aid him In the overthrow of
Castro."
Castro's Acts Approved.
CARACAS, Venezuela, March 7. Via
Haytlen cable All of the acts of Gen
eral Castro, the President of Venezuela,
have been unanimously approved by the
Venezuelan constitutional assembly.
STOMACH REMOVED.
Rcmarknble Surgical Operation In a
New Yorlc Hospital.
NEW YORK. March 7. Lewis J. Mc
Kenna, a clerk In an Insurance company.
Is in St. Luke's Hospital, recovering from
a surgical operation, one of the rarest
known to modern science. The operation
Is known as gastroenterostomy, and con
sists of removing the patient's stomach,
cutting away the pyloris and several ma
lignant growths In Its vicinity and restor
ing the stomach to its former place.
McKenna was resting easy last night,
and the physicians say that if the pres
ent improvement continues he will be up
In a week.
McKenna complained some months ago
of severe pains in his stomach, and was
troubled with insomnia. A tube inserted
through his esophagus into his stomach
showed a total disappearance of all acids
and a destruction of the pepsin, making
digestion impossible. Food taken into the
stomach was taken away 17 hours later
In practically the same condition as be
fore. This condition called for an exami
nation, which disclosed a tumor as big
as a hen's ess. and a systematic degen
eration of the pancreas. The patient was
thereupon prepared for the operation. A
vertical Incision about five inches long
was made in the abdomen, and through
the growth, the exposed pyloris showing
a tumor outside of the stomach. An In
cision was then made in the stomach, and
inside was found a cancerous growth the
size of a large orange.
The point where the incision was made
at the pyloris is the exit of the stomach
Into the Intestines, the other opening be
ing the entrance through the esophagus.
The stomach was cut away from the In
testines and the organ was lifted com
pletely out of Its place and laid on a
cushion of antisepic cloths placed on the
patient's chest. Then the doctors cut
away the tumor and cut off the pyloris,
the other malignant growth being also
thoroughly cut away. The stomach was
then put back In its accustomed place,
having been Joined to the intestines with
silk sutures.
But little blood was apparent through
out the whole operation, which lasted one
hour and 15 minutes. The patient rallied
at once, and It was seen that the opera
tion was a success.
DOMINION PARLIAMENT.
Three Important Measures Under
Consideration.
NEW YORK, March 7. A special to
the Journal of Commerce from Ottawa,
j Ont., says:
The Parliament of Canada will ho
engaged until the end of the ses
sion in the consideration of three of the
largest measures ever presented for Us
consideration since the inception of the
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1900.
$3,457,S57
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261.7S2
91.121
2S.539
15.446
7.133
- 10,003
6.S07
12,560
4,513
14,991
47S
1,172.031
$S,677.270
1900.
$ 13.140
46.636
25.865
44.S91
23.922
1901.
$1,247,623
84S.414
180,121
66,745
16.347
S.962
6.445
4.598
4,378
4,336
3,519
923
335
1,712,5S9
$4,103,338
1901.
$ 90,461
79.446
57,609
45.355
76.120
$.667
3.424
8,713
2,303
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137
1.475,423
J7.746.0S9
1899.
$ 9.S03
52.469
15,219
20,172
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Canadian Pacific Railway scheme. James
J. Hill, F. H. Clergue and other promot
ers engaged In securing charters will
superintend operations here. These
measures are the Crow's Nest Pass Coal
& Railway project, the Canadian Lloyd's
bill and the scheme intended to complete
a new transcontinental route practically
under Government control and partially
under Government ownership.
A hard problem which must be faced
is the acquisition by American capitalists
of the control of Canada's greatest In
dustries. It is computed that the passing
of the Sydney (Cape Breton) steel and
coal Interests Into the hands of tho
American steel syndicate means, In ef
fect, that the Canadian treasury will be
called upon to pay direct tribute to the
syndicate to the extent of $15,000,000 a
year under the bounty law. The bounty
expires In 190S, and If the trust can put
out 10,000,000 tons of manufactured pro
duct in that period It will cost the Cana
dian taxpayers $10,000,000 In cash. The
situation is thus summed:
With the Morgan-Rockefeller trust
controlling the iron and coal of the At
lantic seaboard, with Hill and Rocke
feller controlling the coal of the Crow's
Nest Pass, with the same combination
directing the Midland, the "Soo" and the
Nanaimo (B. C.) enterprises, the annexa
tion of Canada's Industries will be prac
tically complete, and Canada henceforth
a mere annex of the American syndicate.
These subjects will come prominently
to the front during the coming month,
and indications of the policy of the Gov
ernment are sure to be elicited by the
discussion on the railway and prlvato
bills committee of the House, where all
such questions must be thoroughly
sifted.
Passenprers From the Orient.
SAN FRANCISCO. March 7. A number
of prominent foreign army and navy of
ficers arrived from the Orient on tho
steamer' America Maru today. Among
them was Prince Engilltscheff, of Rus
sia, recently a member of the staff of
Count von Waldersee. The Prince is en
route home. Barton von Polentz, of the
German Army, was another passenger.
He is returning home from. China.- Other
officers on board were Lieutenants Nor
devlnow and Nlkitln, of the Russian Navy,
and Surgeons Honda and Iwazaki, of the
Japanese Navy.
CASTOR I A
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CATTLEMEN ORGANIZED
OX THE LAST DAY OF THE FIRST
CONVENTION.
Resolutions Friendly to the National
Livestock Association Adopted
Oillcers Elected.
DENVER, March 7. The organization
of the American Cattlegrowers' Associa
tion was completed today. The consti
tution as adopted permits men engaged
In raising both cattle and sheep to be
come members, providing cattleraising
is their paramount Interest. Denver was
made the headquarters of the associa
tion and annual conventions will bo
held here on the first Tuesday In March.
The basis of representation Is by Individ
ual memberships, in person or by proxy.
Each member pays an Initiation fee of
$5. There may also be levied a tax of
oner cent a head on all cattle owned by
each member of the association.
Officers were elected today as follows:
President, F. C. Lusk, of California, first
vice-president, F. C. Goudy, Colorado;
second vice-president, M. K. Parsons,
Utah; treasurer, F. A. Keener, Colorado
H. H. Robinson, of Colorado, was elected
member-at-large of the executive com
mittee In recognition of his services in
organizing the association. The secretary
will be chosen by the executive com
mittee. The resolutions proposed, by Colonel
John P. Irish, of California, advocating
the leasing of tho public arid land by the
Government, were adopted after a pro
longed discussion. Resolutions were
adopted opposing the Grout oleomargar
ine bill and approving the action of the
Bureau of Animal Industry in furnishing
vaccine to stockmen.
The following resolution, offered by
Paul McCormlck, of Nebraska, was unan
imously adopted:
"Whereas, in some unfortunate manner
the idea has been promulgated that the
members of this association are antag
onistic to the National Livestock Associa
tion and that the American Cattlegrow
ers Association was organized largely for
the purpose of drawing support from the
National Association; and,
"Whereas, a number of the members of
this association are members of the Na
tional Association and some of the officers
of this association are also officers of the
National Association and serving In both
organizations, believing that both are oc
cupying separate and distinct fields of
usefulness In the livestock world; and,
"Whereas, the National Livestock As
sociation has recently secured a great
victory in the defeat of the Iniquitous
Grout bill, which, if it had become a
law, would have deprived the cattlemen
of this country of over $20,000,000 every
year; and,
"Whereas, it is the Intention of this
association to uphold the good work be
ing done by the National Association,
and all reports to the contrary are un
founded and not based upon the facts;
therefore.
"Resolved, that the members of the
American Cattlegrowers Association in
convention assembed extend greetings to
tho National Livestock Association and
our congratulations to the oillcers of said
association, In their success In defeating
the Grout bill, and the executive com
mittee of this association is instructed
that, if, in their judgment, it Is practica
ble for this association to be enrolled as
a member of the National Livestock As
sociation, the committee Is hereby au
thorized to take necessary action to ac
complish this result."
The convention adjourned sine die.
The executive committee held a meet
ing tonight at which J. C. Leary, of Salt
Lake, was chosen secretary and traffic
manager of the association. The follow
ing working board .was named: A. J.
Nljblt, r Arizona: W. TH. HoTy- Nw
Mexico;' "E. J. falmonson, Nebraska; Al
Bowie, Wyoming: H. H. Robinson, Colo
rado; S. J. GUmore, Texas; Conrad Schaf
fer, Colorado. It was decided to estab
lish headquarters for the present at tho
Denver stockyards.
An Extra Session in Chile.
NEW YORK, March 7. A dispatch to
the Herald from Valparaiso. Chile, says:
Because of the serious differences that
have developed among the political parties
and strong dissatisfaction with the pres
ent Conservative Cabinet, an extraordi
nary session of the National Congress
has been called. The object of this move
ment is to provoke a Cabinet crisis, which
will lead to the formation of a new Min
istry, representing only the liberal ele
ments, which now form the controlling ,
majority in Congress.
Public attention has been centered
wholly on the electoral convention, which
has been endeavoring since Sunday to
nominate candidates satisfactory to the
Liberals in opposition to Senor Pedro
Montt, who Is supported by the Conserva
tives. It Is believed that the convention
will end Its session this week without
finding a solution of the difficulty.
Coming: Election in Brazil.
RIO JANEIRO, March 7. There is
great activity in political circles In antici
pation of the coming Presidential elec
tion. The two foremost candidates are
Rodriguez Ales and Quinto Bocayauva.
It is claimed that Juto Castllhos, ex
Governor of the State of Rio Grande,
will withdraw in favor of Senor Boca
yauva. Workmen In a mill at Carioca, who aro
on strike, attacked the officers. The po
lice interfered and several strikers were
shot.
The Government will publish on Satur
day a decree announcing that the plaguo
has disappeared In the republic.
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