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THE MORNING OEEGONIAN, MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1901.
CHING HAS A SCHEME
PROPOSES
A HEULD TAX
CHINESE.
OJT Alii
Tkl Method of TtalsiHE Moaey for
the indemnity la likely to Meet
"With Great Opposition
PORT TOWNSEND, "Wash., Dec L
According to mall advices from the Ori
ent. Chinese officials are resorting: to all
kinds of means to raise money to assist
In paying the indemnity agreed on by the
powers. besides a gigantic lottery
scheme, in which more than 5100,000,000
is involved, half of -which will go into
the indemnity fund and half to be given
away in prizes, and which scheme has
received the sanction of the court, it is
now proposed by Prince Chins to impose
a head tax on all Chinese, whether re
siding within the limits of the empire or
in foreign countries. Prince Chine's plan,
as submitted to the court, is to send
commissioners to all foreign countries to
collect the tax from Chinese residents,
claiming that, as they do not become cltl
eens of other countries, they should as
sist in paying the indemnity.
Prince Chins s plan has created consia
erable dissatisfaction in the Southern
provinces of the Chinese Empire, and is
liable to result In serious disturbances.
It Is claimed that the residents of the
Northern provinces were alone responsi
ble for the Boxer movement and that
they should be called upon to bear the
expense caused by their action. The Chi
nese of the Southern provinces were the
friends of foreigners and most of the
merchants In foreign countries are from
the Southern provinces, consequently the
movement on foot to resist taxation for
the Indemnity is rapidly gaining ground,
and it is said that Chinese abroad will
refuse to pay the proposed tax. Prince
Chlng, according to Chinese papers, says
that if they refuse, the burden will fall
on their relatives in the Southern prov
inces. Other oppressive measures will be
enforced against them, and merchants
abroad refusing to pay the proposed tax
will not be allowed to return to their
mother country and will be classified as
traitors.
According to the Manila Times, Flske
Warren, of Boston, a Filipino sympathiz
er, who toured the United States with
Slxto Lopez, the Filipino emissary, was
held up by the United States Commission
upon his arrival at Manila, and before
he was allowed his liberty he had to
hold up his right hand and swear that he
would refrain from any utterance or ac
tion which would tend to etclte resist
ance to his Government, that of the
United States, and after he had taken the
oath, he was given his liberty to go and
come at pleasure in Manila. Warren ac
companied Slxto Lopez as far as Hong
Kong, where Lopez remained. Before
"Warren left the steamer, he was handed
a copy of the act passed by the commis
sion with reference to Lopez and his
crowd, after which he came ashore under
guard and with but little hesitation took
the prescribed oath. Warren's baggage
was carefully examined by the authori
ties, but nothing of an Incriminating na
ture was found.
Suggestions are being put forward In
Japan for the Crown Prince of Japan to
visit England to represent Japan at the
coronation bf King Edward.
Chinese papers tell of a sensational af
fair in Chatong, Unnan. An old man
brought Into the official Yamun the heads
of his faithless wife, an old woman, and
her lover, an old man. He had killed
both. The ages of the three amounted to
200 years. ,
Japanese papers have brief dispatches
of a collision between the junk Shlnjc
Maru and a ferryboat off Toyoshlma.
Twenty of the ferryboat's passengers
were drowned. '
The Nippon Yusen Kalsha has decided
to build a new 6000-ton steamer.
THE CHINESE COURT.
Its
Arrival at Pekln Delayed An
other "Week.
PEKIN, Dec 1. Prince Chlng has In
formed the Ministers of the foreign pow
ers that, owing to the fatigue of the
Dowager Empress resulting from her
travels, the last stage of the Imperial
court's Journal has been postponed for
one week. Great preparations are being
made for the reception of the royal party.
All the palaces and temples have been re
painted and rebuilt. The foreign residents
of Pekln never have seen these buildings
looking so Imposing as now. Upon the
day of the reception, the route followed
by the royal cortege will be lined with
Manchu bannermen and elaborate cere
monies will be observed.
The condition of Pekln has Improved
immensely and good discipline is main
tained among the European troops sta
tioned there. Chinese officials have se
verely punished all offenders against for
eigners. This has had a salutary effect
on the demeanor of the people. The Chi
nese officials now manifest an increased
desire to cultivate personal relations with
the diplomatic corps. The settlement of
claims between the local officials and the
missionaries, not Included In the general
indemnity, has been arranged. Payments
on these claims amount to 5,000,000 taels.
In an edict, the Dowager Empress has
authorized the instruction of foreign sci
ence In Chinese schools. The policy of
Sir Robert Hart, Collector of Imperial
Maritime Customs, In the matter of the
disputed points of the tariff Is to deal
generously with the Importers.
Japan's Objections to Treaty.
LONDON, Dec 2. According to tne
Times, Japanese objections to the Man
churlan convention are based upon the
-prohibition of the employment of Chi
nese artillery in Manchuria and the
vagueness of the clause in the convention
which regulates the withdrawal of Rus
sian troops.
Heir Apparent Deposed.
SHANGHAI, Dec. 2. The heir appar
ent, Pu Chun, has been deposed by Im
perial edict on. the ground that his father.
Prince Tuan, was the author of the Boxer
trouble
"BULLER SUNDAY" IN LONDON.
'Remarkable Demonstration In Fa
Tor of the Disgraced General.
LONDON, Dec L "Buller Sunday"
passed without serious Incidents. The
government had taken every precaution
to prevent disturbances. This Included
the reading at three parades last week
of a special order In the military regula
tions which forbids officers or soldiers
from taking part in any meetings, demon
strations or processions for party or po
litical purposes.
A large body of police, many of whom
were mounted, were stationed along the
line of the procession and notably In front
of the War Office. The trades unions
and worklngmen's societies, with bands
and banners, assembled along the em
bankment this afternoon. There were
thousands of spectators. Owing to the
difficulty of marshaling the large bodies
of men, the procession was late in start
ing. It was headed by a huge banner
on which was a portrait of General Bul
ler. The procession traversed Northum
berland avenue. Pall Mall. St. James
street and Piccadilly to Hyde Park. The
windows of clubland, and especially of
the service clubs, were crowded with
sightseers.
At Charing Cross several mounted po
lice rode up to the head of the proces
sion and attempted to seize a plaster
bust of General Buller. The man carry
ing the bust dashed It to the ground.
This Incident caused much indignation,
but the leaders were able to curb and re
strain the paraders, some of whom
wished to attack the policemen. Oppo
site the War Office there was much
groaning and cries of "Shame!" from
the men In the procession, but otherwise
the proceedings were without Incident.
When Hyde Park was reached it was
almost dark. Here speeches from several!
platforms, representing England, Ireland,
Scotland, Wales, Devonshire and the col
onies, were made. The confusion was so
great as to render the speakers almost
inaudible, but am!3 a roar of cheers a
resolution of sympathy for General Buller
was proposed and adopted with great en
thusiasm, and a waving of handkerchiefs
and hats followed. Features of the dem
onstration were the passing of the col
lection box for the worklngmen's me
morial to General Buller, and the large
sale of buttonhole portraits and favors of
the General. It is estimated that at least
50,000 people were present at the demon
stration In Hyde Park. This makes it
the biggest thing of its kind which has
occurred for many years.
LENO AT SAXDRIKGHAM.
First Muslc-Hall Artist te Appear
Before the King.
LONDON, Dec. L The theatrical event
of last week was the summoning of Dan
Leno to Sandrlngbam, where he, Ella
line Terriss and Seymour Hicks per
formed before the court. Leno is the
first music-hall artist who was ever In
vited, and the papers are full of Inter
views with him. His wife and family and
a large crowd of admirers met Leno on
his return as If he were a victorious Gen
eral. Tho King gave him a diamond
scarfpln. Among the support of Miss
Terriss and Mr. Hicks was Holbrook
Bllnn, who was very proud of being the
first American actor to be summoned by
the King. Mr. Bllnn says- the King's ap
pearance Is remarkable In contrast with
the current reports of his lit health. Re
turning from a day's shooting, His Maj
esty, In shooting costume, received his
guests in the heartiest manner. His
cheeks were ruddy. The Queen appeared,
for the first time since Queen Victoria's
death. In a white evening gown. The
King manifested a special interest in Dan
Leno, and said: "I suppose, out of defer- 1
enco to you, we ought to smoko during
the performance, but I trust you will
amuse as without It."
"The Belle of New York' was revived
at the Century Theater Wednesday, with
every sign of success. Sullivan and Ellen
Dupont are the only members of the
original cast In the present production,
Madge Lesslng taking Edna May's old
part, while Elfie Fay makes the hit of
the play as the Bowery girl, which Ella
Snyder Introduced In London.
Sousa and his band played by royal
command tonight at Sandrlngham. before
their Majesties, King Edward and Queen
Alexandra and the royal family. The
concert lasted two hours. At Its close
Mr. Sousa was presented to King Ed
ward, who received him very graciously.
The King displayed keen delight at the
music. All arrangements wera made for
the convenience of Mr. Sousa's party.
Dinner was served on board the train
going to Sandrlnghnm, and supper on
the train returning to London.
The band played on the occasion of
the first birthday .of Queen Alexandra
since the accession of King Edward. Maud
Reese Davis and Dorothy Hoyle arrived
at Sandrlngham at 6 in the evening, ana
performed after dinner. The programme
Included classical and eacred music, and
a particular feature was a selection or
the American hymn tunes for which an
elaborate peal of bells had been especially
brought from London. Mrs. Sousa was
also present.
GOLD PAYMENTS IN SPAIN.
Opposition to a Bill Introduced In
the Cortes Saturday.
MADRID, Dec L The official gazette
publishes the text of a bill introduced in
the Chamber of Deputies Saturday by
the Minister of Finance, which requires
the payment in gold, or in notes or checks
equivalent to gold, of the customs duties
on Imports of grain, coal oils, petroleum
and their product!!, gasoline, benzine and
codfish, dried fish, cocoa, coffee, tea,
spices, etc The bill further provides
that ja reduction of from 10 to 30 per cent
be made on the duties payable according
to thp rate of exchange, provided this
rate of exchange is below 10 per cent. The
newspapers and many members of the
Chamber of Deputies denounce this
measure as a coup d'etat, declaring that
It had been submitted to ho one except
Senor Sagasta, the Premier. They claim
It will burden the working classes and
that it exempts luxuries from customs
duties. Very strong opposition will be
raised to this bill in the Chamber. The
gold payments bill applies to both Im
ports and exports. A royal decree orders
that, pending the approval of the bill by
the Cortes, the law shall be enforced Im
mediately. The Neiv Spanish Prince.
MADRID, Dec. L When the Princess ot
the Asturlas, sister of the King, who
was married February 14, 1901, to Prince
Charles of Bourbon, gave birth to her son
Saturday, the Queen Regent, the Infanta
Isabella and all the Ministers were pres
ent at the palace. They were richly clad.
The new-born Prince was put on a sliver
tray and handed to his father with great
ceremony. He received, passed the infant
around and presented him to Premier Sa
gasta, the Ministers and other dignitaries.
The royal salute was fired. A telegram
was sent to the Pope, asking his blessing.
It Is expected the Pope will consent to
be the young Prince's God-father. He will
be christened next Friday. His name
will be Alfonso Andrew. A local decree
has conferred the order of the Golden
Fleece and other decorations on the new
born baby.
Brutal Germans In West Africa.
BERLIN, Dec L A private dispatch
received from Cameroons, West Africa,
says that a merchant named Wittenberg
has been sentenced to five years In the
penitentiary there for Impaling a negro
on a ramrod. A merchant named Kelt
nech has also been sentenced to three
years In the penitentiary, for pouring pe
troleum on a negro's hands and then set
ting him on fire. Another merchant
named Hacslop has been sentenced to
eight months In Jail for destroying the
eye of a negro chief with a whip.
Increase In Austro-Hunffarlan Army.
VIENNA Dec. L A council of Austro
Hungartan Ministers, held Saturday at
which Emperor Francis Joseph presided,
discussed a proposal to Increase the stand
ing army of Austria-Hungary by 100 bat
talions. The measure was declared to ne
Imperative in order to enable the nation
to maintain Its position in the triple al
liance. The Minister of Finance raised
objections to the proposed Increase, ana
no decision was reached, although the
proposal was generally favored.
Von Tote Not In a Duel.
AMSTERDAM. Dec 2. The statement
that Queen WUhelmlna's aide de camp,
Major Von Tote. Is suffering from periton
itis and not from the effects of a duel
fought with the Consort. Prince Henry,
Is confirmed. The assertion that Queen
Wllhelmlna' recent Illness was caused bv
a premature birth Is also confirmed.
Dillon Advised Force.
LONDON, Dec 2. John Dillon, M. P.,
addressing an Irish League demonstration
at Loughrea yesterday, counselled the
evicted tenants to take back their farms
by storm, and that they should fight and
suffer If necessary. He said the league
funds were being given to assist thofo
who showed a soldier's spirit.
Petition Against Tariff BUI.
BERLIN, Dee. L The Socialist petition
against the tariff bill has received nearly
3.500,000 signatures. Much doubt Is ex
pressed regarding the outcome of this
proposed tariff legislation.
To Get Rid of a Troublesome Corn.
First soak It in warm water to soften It,
then pare it down as closely as passible
without drawing the blood and apply
Chamberlain's Pain Balm, twice daily,
rubbing vigorously for five minutes at
pach anDllcatlon. A corn plaster should
be worn for a few days, to protect It from
th shop. As a
general liniment tor
sprains, bruises, lameness and rheuma
tism. Pnln Balm la uneouB.lL For sale
by all druggists.
THE NATIONAL BANKS
AXXUAIi REPORT OF THE CONTROL
LER OF THE CURRENCY.
Disadvantages of the Present Sys
tem of Sub-Treasuries Strength
ening Gold Standard Lavr.
WASHINGTON Dec L The annual re
port of William B. Rldgeley, Controller of
the Currency, has been prepared for
transmission to Congress. The report
starts with a detaile-d statement of the
resources and liabilities of the National
banks, as shown by the five reports of
condition made in rerponsc tothe call ot
the Controller. In commenting on this
statement, the Controller says:
"The authorized capital stock, of the
4279 National banking associations In ex
istence on October 1, 1901, was $&53,224,1D$,
which is a net Increase during the year
of $20,721,800. There was an Increase in
capital stock of 421,674,500 by banks or
ganized during the year, including $120,
000 of newly organized associations, which
Increased their capital stock to that
amount subsequent to the date of or
ganization. The associations which were
In existence on October 31. 1900, increased
their capital stock during the year to the
extent of 521,515,000. There was a decrease
of capital stock of $3,040,000 by voluntary
liquidations
"On October 31, 1901, the outstanding cir
culation of National banks- amounted to
$350,832,715, an Increase for the year of
$28,219,447, and since the passage of the act
of March 5, 1900. of $105,S05,4S3."
The Controller has prepared tables show
ing the aggregate resources of National,
state, savIngB banks, private bankH and
loan and trust companies from reports
made to him or obtained from other
sources. The result of this investigation
shows the existence of 12,972 banks of all
k!nd3 in the country with an aggregate
capital of $1,138,042,134; surplus and un
divided profits of $593,465,035 and $270,855,
253, respectively; deposits ?S,619.2S5,110, and
loans and discounts, $6,491,630,713.
Statistics obtained from one National,
three other Incorporated, and two private
banks In Hawaii, three Incorporated
banks In Porto Rico and seven Incor
porated banks. Including branches In the
Philippine Islands, making an aggregate
of 16 Institutions In these new territorial
possessions, show an aggregate capital of
$4,313,978; surplus and undivided profits,
$1,627,250; deposits, $23,018,602, and loans,
$13,908,262.
Under the various acts of Congress,
6006 banks with an authorized capital of
$795,457,682 have been organized, of which
4379 were In active operation at the close
of the report year, 1340 In voluntary liqui
dation and 3S7 in charge of receivers or
finally closed.
Geographically, the largest number of
banks chartered during the report year
were organized In the Middle States.
In the Pacific States. Including Hawaii,
14 banks of the smaller class were organ
ized, with an aggregate capital of $260,
000, and 12 of the larger class, with $LS0O,
000 capital.
During the last session of Congress a
bill to provide for the extension of the
charters of National banks passed tho
House of Representatives, but failed to
receive consideration In the Senate. Con
troller Rldgeley urgently recommends
that this bill, or a similar measure, be
enacted Into law.
Comparing the volume of business of
the savings banks of the United States
with those of tho European countries,
the report shows that In the matter of
deposits the United States, as for years
xmpt. stands at the htnd. The banking
power of the United States since 1S90
shows an Increase of 121 per cent.
In commenting on the present system
of sub-Treasuries, the Controller calls
attention to the disadvantages and de
rangements Its operations cause In our
financial matters, and says:
"There could be no better Illustration
of this than its operations In the last few
months. The result has been to needless
ly lock up and take out of circulation
vast sums of money Just at a time when
It was badly needed for moving crops
and transacting the regular business of
the country. If the Secretary of tho
Treasury Is given authority so 'ho can ar
range to have more of the money collect
ed by the Government deposited with tho
National banks and kept there until need
ed, It can be done under such regulations,
restrictions and supervision as to Insure
the Government against Iofs and give re
lief from the present system."
Referring to the criticism which has
been made of the act of March 4. 1900. to
the effect that It does not properly safe
guard the gold standard, but leaves It
possible for the Secretary of the Treasury
practically to undo the effect of the
act by departmental action and regula
tion without further legislation, the Con
troller says:
"If the act can be made stronger by
amendments and the gold standard of
value rendered more secure from any
future uncertainty. It should be done
without any delay.
"Since the passage of the act March
14. 1900. the total amount of circulation
which the National banks have outstand
ing has increased from 254.02C.320 to
$339,832,715. an Increase of $105,806,230, or
over 41 per cent.
"The provisions of the act have also
added somewhat to the elasticity of the
National bank currency. It. however,
leaves much to be desired In the way of
elasticity, the lack of which Is the great
est fault of our National bank issues.
"Congress has already had under dis
cussion and consideration var'ous meas
ures for the modification of the National
bank currency. There is much discussion
on the subject by bankers and financiers,
and many plans are urged for adoption.
Somewhere between the views of the ar
dent advocates of asset currency and
those who oppose It with vehemence as
unsafe and unsound In every respect,
there should be found a safe middle
ground."
Encouraging Home Industries.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1. The War De
partment, desirous of encouraging home
Industries, has directed the depot quar
termaster at Philadelphia to purchase
a supply of white gloves manufactured In
New York, and send a limited number
to several of the more Important military
posts for trial as to whether the gloves
are equal In wearing qualities to the
white Berlin gloves made in Germany
and now furnished the Army.
The Guard at McKInley's Tomb.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 1. The detach
ment of troops assigned to the duty of
guarding the vault containing the remains
of the late President McKInley in the
West Ira-wn Cemetery, Canton, O., has
been reduced to Ave non-commissioned
ofllcers and 40 privates, under command
of Lieutenant William Ashbrldge. Thir
teenth Infantry- The remainder of the
guard has been sent to the post at Fort
Wayne, Mich.
Tke Svrltchmcn' Strike.
PITTSBURG, Dec L Reports from the
managers and officials of the different
roads affected by the swltchmen-'s strike
assert this evening that they have the
situation well In hand, and that new men
who have taken strikers places are now
working to good advantage. In spite of
good reports made by the railroad officials,
the strikers' officials are claiming decid
ed advantage gained today. Their state
ment Is that at midnight last night tho
200 men employed by the Jones Sc. X.augh
lln connecting road struck on orders from
the strike committee.
The Copper Situation.
LONDON, Dec. 1. The Times, in Its
financial article, discussing the copper ?It
uatlon, says It thinks It very improbable
that tho Amalgamated people have en
gineered the fall In copper prices In or
der to force other mines to Join the com
bination, because such a policy, even if
successful, would be dangerous, Inasmuch
as it would have the effect of depreciating
the prices of other commodities and se
curities which the Amalgamated group Is
anxious to keep up. The Times is of the
opinion that the Amalgamated Company
only endeavors to sell copper when its
managers believe It Is useless to try to
maintain the corner any longer, or when
they liellevo It Inconvenient to lock up so
much money In one article. In view of the
big consolidation scheme In the United
States and tho withdrawal of the Invest
ing public since the New York panic of
May 9, the Times sayy it would- not be
surprised If some powerful capltall&ts
were to consider It prudent to Increase
their cash reserves. .
FATE OF MISS STONE.
American JHssIonary at Samalcov
Believes She Is Dead.
NEW YORK, Dec2. Rev. Dr. Henry
C. Pakcll, representative of the American
Board of Foreign Missions, of Boston, at
Samakov, Bulgaria, has sent the follow
ing dispatch from Sofia, Bulgaria, to. the
World, concerning rumprs of the death
of Miss Ellen M. Stone, the missing mis
sionary: "We hope that the dreadful nows Is un
true, but there Is reason to make us fear
otherwise.
"If the captives are dead, the fact
would account for the determined Insist
ence on the part of the brigands that the
ransom money should be paid before the
captives are surrendered to us.
"It would account, also, for the bri
gands' stubborn refusal to give safe con
duct to ono of our representatives to see
Miss Stone and Mme. Tsilka in order to
certify to us that they are alive before
we pay over the ransom money.
"It would appear that It was really on
this point, and not on the contention that
the sum offered by us was insufficient,
that negotiations (for the surrender of the
captives) were broke'n off recently.
"Besides, the brigands intimated that
they would delay giving up the prisoners
until Spring, although It Is their first
Interest to close the matter as quickly as
possible.
"Theso considerations necessarily weigh
with us Jn view of the reports now preva
lent (that the two women arc dead).
Moreover, we have some confirmation of
the grave news, and we are sending men
to learn the facts."
BULGARIANS MORE VIGILANT.
Impressed by the Menacing Attitude
of the United Stntes.
SOFIA, Dec 1.M. Mihalowsky. presi
dent of the Macedonian committee, recent
ly made a speech at Varna, In Bulgaria,
In which he denounced M. Saratoff, ex
president of the comhiittee, and the Mace
donians as agitators, murderers and
blackmailers. Among other crimes he ac
cused them of kidnaping Miss Ellen M.
Stone, the American missionary.
The Macedonians of Sofia held an Indig
nation meeting here today. Violent
speeches were made denouncing M. Mihal
owsky, and In which M. Saratoff was eu
logized as the hero of Macedonian youth.
This incident Is Important as demonstrat
ing th schism In the Macedonian camp.
Reporta received here today from Dub
nltza announce increasing vigilance on
the part of the authorities and the police
of that place. Bulgarian official circles
are evidently much Impressed by the
menacing attitude of the United States
Government In the Stone affair. They de
clare, however, that they are unable to
db any more In the matter than they have
done already.
Movements ot the Dixie.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1. Naval officers
say the reported dispatch of the cruiser
Dixie from Naples to Smyrna has no con
nection with the case of Miss Stone, the
American missionary, whose release from
the Bulgarian, brigands our Government Is
now seeking to enforce. The Dixie is en
gaged In the training service, and has a
number of landsmen aboard.' Her move
ments while on the Mediterranean, cruiso
are chosen with the Intention to give the
best training experience possible to the
men aboard, and If, as reported, she has
been sent to Smyrna, this, It Is believed
by naval officiate, Is without special sig
nificance as bearing on the Stone case.
Never Mention His Father.
The Kaiser never mentions his father
In his speeches. He always refers to his
grandfather, William the Great, as hla
Ideal, his modol and his Inspiration. It Is
true that the Emperor Frederick was
never crowned. His reign was limited to
100 days, and all that time he was des
perately 111 with cancer. He was a good
father, a splendid soldier, a pure and hon
est statesman "the wise Kaiser," the peo
ple call him. It was this Indifference to
his father's 'merit and neglect of his
memory that permanently alienated Wil
liam II and his mother, the late Empress
Frederick. They were never reconciled,
not even In death. "I do not understand
him," she said once, "and I do not blame
other people for not understanding him.
He Is neither a German nor an English
man. He Is- more like an American. His
ideas and his methods are American."
Chicago Record-Herald.
The Trouble In the Nation Family.
Nebraska State Journal.
If Carrie Nation can prove her asser
tion that David would not get up and
make the fire on a cold morning, perhaps,
she will head off any claim he may make
for alimony. The courts ought to estab
lish a precedent one way or the other
In this matter so as to stop the everlast
ing conundrum that married folks always
propound to each other, sooner or later.
Which shall make the fire on a cold morn
ing ought to- be judicially determined and
put In the books. Of course the fact that
Carrie wrote It down In black and white
that David was a "h 1-bound hypocrite"
was a very small grievance compared to
the fire-making incident. Words are but
words, but making a fire on a cold morn
ing Is a deed.
Boers Eicape From Cnmiu,
LONDON. Dec 1. A dispatch to the
Dally Mall from Pretoria gives Indica
tion why, with continuous captures, the
Boer forces do not seem to diminish. The
dispatch says that Boers ore constantly
escaping from the concentration camps
and towns to rejoin the fighting forces,
and that measures will have to be taken
to stop this leakage. The Boers In the
towns are still Irreconcilable, says tho
dispatch, and believe their causo will
eventually triumph.
Frcnck Beet Sntcar Production.
PARIS, Dec. 1. The Internal revenue
report shows that the beet sugar produc
tion for tho month of October this year is
practically the same as for l&to, but tho
deliveries for consumption have fallen off
from 60.000.000 kilograms to 43,000,000 kilo
grams. The customs returns Indicate
that Colonial sugars are largely replacing
home-grown sugar. The outlook for
homo growers and manufacturers Is not
as good as last year.
Could Xot See the Comet.
SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 1. Director
Campbell, of the Lick Observatory, has
made a thorough search of the heavens
for the phenomenon witnessed at Chicago
a few nights since Professor Campbell
failed to find the slightest trace of a
comet.
Fatal Prlxeflprht.
CHICAGO. Dec. 1. "Dutch" Relnlger,
a local middleweight boxer. Is dying at
St. Elizabeth's Hospital from injuries re
ceived in a prizefight Friday night with
Jim Driscoll, a Chicago middleweight
Drlscoll has been arrested.
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know you will! Puack.
FINANCES IN PHILIPPINES
THE PARITY OF METALS MAY NISID
TO BE ALTERED.
Situation le Causing Much Alarm
Slxto Lopez- Secretary Avraltlns
, Deportation Ho Ho Election.
MANILA, Dec, 1. The financial situation
in the Philippine Islands Is causing much
alarm. In an Interview published in Ma
nila Henry C. Ide, chief of the Department
of Finance and Justice, referred to the
probable enforcement of an alteration,
In the Immediate future, of the present
Government parity of two Mexican dollars
for one gold; dollar. The United Btatcs
Postofiice here now refuses, except to
Government employes, to Issue money or
ders In exchange for Mexican silver. Th
banks of Manila have been making from
6 to 8 per cent on exchange. Merchants
and others are forced to carry their ac
counts In Mexican silver. The commer
cial community had relied upon the Unit
ed States Philippine Commission to con
tinue the parity of two Mexican dollar."?
for one gold dollar, which the commis
sion Itself created. The commission l
unable to act In the matter without tru
authority of Congress. This authoriza
tion has been requested. Charles A. Con
ant, special commissioner of the War De
partment, to Investigate the state of coin
age and banking In the PhlllpDlnes and
report to the Secretary of War recom
mendations for remedial legislation, who
Is now In Washington, was the bearer of
the commission's view on this matter.
The stores of Manila are compelled to ac
cept two Mexican dollars for one goM
dollar, while Chinese speculators are pay
ing as high as 6 per cent premium in
.American paper for American gold. Lo
cal bankers say that If tho salaries ot
all Insular employes were paid In the local
or Mexican currency, Independently of the
fluctuations of this currency, and If the
Government had not attempted to enforce
a rate of exchange, the present financial
situation would never have arisen.
Englishman Will Be Deported.
Mr. Patterson, the Englishman acting as
secretary to Sixto Lopez, Angulnaldo's
agent, and who refused to take the oath
of allegiance to the United States when
he landed at Manila, is awaiting deporta
tion from the islands as a result of this
refusal. Patterson had been accorded tem
porary liberty at the request of the Brit
ish Consul at Manila. Patterson, through
his lawyers, brought a writ of habeas
corpTis returnable next Tuesday. The Brit
ish Consul withdrew his protection from
Patterson, and the latter has been ar
rested, W. Morgan Shuster, Customs Col
lector for the Philippines, declaring that
he had evidence of Incriminating corre
spondence by Patterson, and that he has
been aiding the Filipino Insurrection. Ball
for Patterson was refused.
Change in Departments.
The Military Departments of Northern
and Southern Luzon have ceased to exist
Major-General Jame3 F. Wade, formerly
in command of the Southern division, will
leave Manila tomorrow to assume com
mand of the American forces on Ccbu Isl
and, and Major-General Lloyd Wheaton,
formerly commander of the Northern De
partment, will take command of the De
partment of the North Philippines.
Engagements in Batangas.
Several small engagements have oc
curred In Batangas Province In the last
few days. The forces of the Insurgent
leader Caballos have become badly ae
morallzed. His followers are broken up
Into several small bands. Caballos holds
two American prisoners.
Wright May Be Saved.
General Smith has cabled Quartermaster-General
Humphrey' that he believes the
United States Army transport Wright,
formerly called the Bay State, which
struck an uncharted rock last week at
the entrance of San Jacinto Harbor and
sank In 15 feet of water, may be saved
with the aid of a powerful tug and driv
ers, smith is of the omnion that tne
Wright struck upon rocks which had re
cently been cast up by volcanic disturb
ances. Soldiers and Sailors Cannot Vote.
The commission on municipal laws and
regulations Is about to change the terms
of office for municipal councillors. It has
directed that members of the United States
Army and Navy cannot vote.
IJo Ho Election.
In the approaching elections at III Ho,
Panay Island, there are four candidates
for the Mayoralty and 57 candidate to fill
six vacancies among the City Councllmen.
In these elections the American candi
dates will probably be elected by the
solid American vote.
Confirmed a Death Sentence.
WASHINGTON. Dec. L President
Roosevelt has confirmed a sentence of
death Imposed by a general court-martial
convened at Nueva Caceres, Philippine
Islands, upon Private Daniel Healy, Com
pany C, Twenty-seventh Infantry, who
was tried for and convicted of murder
and sentenced to be hanged. This Is the
second Instance since Mr. Roosevelt en
tered upon his duties as President of the
United States wherein a death sentence
imposed upon an American soldier has
been approved by him. In but one case
did the late President McKInley sign the
death warrant of a soldier of the United
States that of Phlneas Foutz, an Onlo
soldier, who "murdered his Filipino sweet
heart. It Is said at the War Department
that Healy's crime was the shooting of a
Sergeant of his company while the latter
was asleep.
GRAZIKG ON PUBLIC LANDS
Bill
DraiTH Vp by Cattle-Growera'
Association.
CHICO, Cal., Dec. 1. The following bill
for the leasing for grazing purposes of
vacant public domain and reserving all
rights of homestead and mineral entry
has been drawn up here and will be pre
sented to Congress:
"Section 1. Be It enacted by the Senate
and House of Representatives of the
"United States of America in Congress as
sembled, that all vacant public lands west
of tho 100th meridian west from Green
wich shall be leased for stock-grazing
purposes, subject to the right of home
stead and mineral entry under existing
laws of the United States, and when so
entered, to be canceled from the lease.
"Sec. 2. Leases of such lands shall not
be subject to bid. The uniform rental
shall be 2 cents per acre per annum,
payable annually In advance, and prefer
ence for such leases shall be given to
owners of cultivated agricultural land,
for leasable lands abutting upon their
freeholds In proportion of 10 acres of
leasehold to one acre of freehold. A like
preference of 10 acres of leasehold to one
acre of freehold shall be given to stock
growers who are also freeholders: this
preference shall apply only to lands with
in the counties upon which their stock
habitually range. If In case of cither
of the preferences above provided there
shall not be sufficient leasable lands In
the county to give each person entitled
to the preference the maximum propor
tion of 10 acres to one, then said lands
shall be prorated between the persons en
titled to such preference. The further
preference to lands not leased under the
foregoing provisions of this section shall
be given to stockgrowers who were In
actual use and occupancy of said lands
during the year ending on January 1,
1S01, to be leased to them In proportion
to their respective Interests In and use
thereof. Where the states lease state
lands the bona fide holders of such state
leaseholds shall be beneficiaries of the
preference given above to stockgrowers
who are also freeholders; provided that
such state leaseholds are not held by
any one person In tracts exceeding 640
acres in any one body. Freehold rights
under this section shall not apply to
townslte property, nor to any lands de
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riving title from Spanish or Mexican
grants.
"Sec. 3. All leases to run 10 years,
with the privilege of renewal for a sec
ond terra of 10 years, the first lessee hav
ing the preference for such second term.
provided he shall have complied with the
requirements ot this law and the terms
of his lease, and has not allowed his
leasehold to deteriorate.
"Sec 4. The revenue derived from tho
leases herein authorized shall be paid
Into the Treasury of the United States,
and the net revenue, after deducting the
expense of administering this tract, shall
be held In trust to be paid to such states
and territories wherein the leaseholds are
situated, as provide a state engineer and
other proper means for devoting the same
to the diversion or storage of water and
Its distribution for Irrigation of agricul
tural lands. Only such revenue as Is de
rived In any state or territory shall be
returned to It for such purpose.
"Sec. 5. The Secretary of the Interior
shall have the power to cancel a lease
when its holder becomes Ineligible, and
shall administer this act. making all need
ful rules and regulations for that pur
pose. "Sec. 6. Nothing In this act shall de
prive the United States of control of all
reservations for any purpose, now exist
ing or hereafter created.
"Sec. 7. T,hls act to take effect and be
In force from and after Us passage."
The following Is a statement of the pur
pose and effects of the bill:
"The purpose of this proposed legisla
tion Is to prevent the further free use
In common of the public domain In the
arid grazing region, and thereby to pre
vent the destruction of the forage by
overstocking the same, by which process
the land Is becoming desert, the country
more arid, and springs and watercourses
losing their flow. Used free and In com
mon, the Western range Is practically
without law, and the competitors for Its
occupancy attempt to hold It against
each other by violence and armed force,
causing the destruction of life and prop
erty. This domain belongs to all of the
people, but has been used by a few as
a means of acquiring wealth, without
compensation to the rest of the owners.
The availability of the region Involved
for agricultural settlement has been in
jured by the increase of Its aridity that
has followed the extirpation of its cov
ering of grasses and forage plants, and
the land's potentiality as a producer of
wealth will disappear unless It Is protect
ed by law and Its users are compelled to
"The proper policy of this Government
Is the encouragement of settlers to occupy
nil parts of the public domain upon which
fnmllies may gain a living. To this end
the proposed law reserves all the rights
of the homestead settler. The Govern
ment encourages the adventurous mineral
prospector, and this law reserves all his
rights to make mineral entry In any part
of the domain tnat it covers.
"Besides theso prospective entrymen,
there are existing rights that must be
protected.
"The present agricultural settler, who
tills land, raises crops, and keeps domes
tic stock, finds under the present system
of free use of the public domain that
flocks and herds arc driven upon his free
hold, consume the fornsre upon which his
domestic animals should feed, and inflict
such injury upon him that he is fre
quently constrained to sacrifice his prop
erty and seek another location, only to
be again overtaken by the same intoler
able conditions. The proposed law gives
him the preference of a leasehold on
abutting public domain, which he may
protect from the trespasses which now
Injure him.
"The next preference is given to free
holders whose pursuits are pastoral, to
protect themselves In like manner from
nomads, and secure the range needed for
their stock.
"Lands not taken by either of the fore
going classes of freeholders shall bo sub
ject to lease by stockgrowers who were
In use and occupancy during the year
ending January 1, 1001, each to have a
leasehold in proportion to his Interest,
so that none, not even the least, can be
excluded.
"The possessors of leaseholds to state
lands. In area limited to 6to ncres, are
given the same rights as freeholders.
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"The owners of the vast Mexican and
Spanish grants are excluded from free
hold or other privilege under this law.
by limiting Its beneficiaries to holders
under the land laws of the United States,
and townslte freeholders are also prop
erly excluded.
"The fixing of time of pastoral occu
pancy at the year ending on January 1,
1901, Is to exclude combinations of capi
tal forming for the purpose of getting
leasehold control of these lands, to the
exclusion of the Western rangemen and
stockgrowers who now occupy thm. lit
common.
"To absolutely guard the rights of all
against combinations by a few, the leases
are not open to bid. There will be no
auction at which the strong can over
come the weak. Every man has his rights
defined by the law, and none can take
them away.
"The leaseholder, being compelled to
pay for the land he uses, will protect Its
forage against extermination by over
stocking. The vegetable covering will
Increase and will more and more con
servo the moisture, Increasing the means
of irrigation. The law proposes that tho
net revenues of the leases shall be held by
the United States in trust for the use,
of the states where It is derived. In tho
storage and distribution of water. Such
use of the rentals will be the devotion oC
an existing public asset to a public pur
pose of supreme Importance to the arid
West, and will render unnecessary tho
demand that the taxpayers of the whole
country be burdened for that purpose by
Congressional appropriations.
"It Is Intended that the bill shall pro
tect the fornge of the public range, get
revenuo from It use, defend the rights
of present freeholders, exclude no exist
ing Intrest, however small, and shall ac
celerate settlement and tillage by con
servation of moisture and the support
of Irrigation.
"With these ends In view, it Is submit
ted to Congress by order of the American
Cattlegrowers Association, through Its
committee on legislation.
"JOHN P. IRISH.
"Oakland. California.
"HENRY M. PORTER,
"Denver, Colorado.
"A. B. ROBERTSON.
"Colorado, Texas.
"BARTLETT RICHARDS,
"Ellsworth. Nebraska.
"M. K. PARSONS.
"Salt Lake, Utah."
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CONSTANTINOPLE. Dec. 1. Official re
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effect that Andmnlk. a. leader of Armenian
bandits, has again occupied an Armenian
monastery In the neighborhood of Mush,
where he and his forces are surrounded
for a second time by Turkish troops.
Fresh Turkish outrages in Armenia are
reported from the Mush, Saasoun and
B.tlls districts.
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