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THE MORNING OREGONIAN, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1901. AGREE JO ARBITRATION AR.GEXTIXA AXD CHILE SIGXED A PROTOCOL. HAVE Will Submit the Qucfttionn Tending; Between Them to Great Britain for Settlement. VALPARAISO. Dec. 23, via Galveston. It Is reported here that the Governments of Argentina and Chile have signed a protocol by which they agree to submit tho questions pending between them to the arbitration of Great Britain. UXITBD STATES READY TO AID. For a. Peaceful Solution In Any Way Agrreeable to Both Sides. WASHINGTON, Dec. 23. Both the Chilean and Argentine Republics were represented at the State Department to day In reference to the controversy. The United States Government is watching the progress of negotiations and is stand ing ready to aid In a peaceful olutIon In any way agreeable to both parties. The eubmlsslon to Great Britain Is entirely sat isfactory to. the authorities there, and they probably will assist in having both governments accede to this manner of movement. Hay Hear From. Minister Wilson. WASHINGTON, Dec 23. Secretary Hay has received a cablegram from United States Minister Wilson at Santiago de Chile confirming the report that the resources of diplomacy had been ex hausted In the effort to settle the dispute between Chile and Argentina, and that diplomatic relations had been broken through the withdrawal from Chile of the Argentine Minister. Touching the proposition emanating from the Argentine side to refer the dis pute to Great Britain as an arbitrator, the Chilean representatives claim this was their -own original proposition. This being tho case, it Is believed there Is a way open for a peaceful adjustment of the trouble. X OTHIXGr SAID TO EXGLAXD YET. If Both Sides Beqnest Arbitration, It Will Promptly Acquiesce. IrONDON, Dec. 23. Tho British Govern ment is watching the progress of the dis pute between the Chilean and Argentine Republics with much anxiety. A repre sentative of tho Associated Press was in formed today that neither side has yet approached the British Foreign Office. If both Chile and Argentina request Great Britain to arbitrate the matters In dispute between them, Lord Lansdowne, the For eign Secretary, will promptly acquiesce. The statement of Dr. Alcorta, the Argen tine Minister of Foreign Affairs, that Ar gentina has referred the matter to the arbitration of the British Government, under the agreement of 1S9S, appears to be inaccurate, for the Foreign Office says the present contention is quite beyond the powers of that commission. As the foreign Office understands the case. It is not one relative to the boundary between the countries, but whether Chile has the right to build neutral roads in the disputed territory. This commission, of which Lord MacNaughton Is president, has been sitting in London for nearly two years, and is now almost ready to go and personally inspect the disputed boundaries. For various reasons, however, the depart ure of this commission has been delayed, and Is likely to be delayed for some time to come. The appeal of Dr. Alcorta has not yet been officially communicated to the British Foreign Office. When this appeal does reach Downing street, it will meet with the foregoing answer. Al though Lord Lansdownc. the Secretary of Foreign Affairs, will hold that the Mac Naughton commission Is powerless, he will Intimate the willingness of Great Britain to arbitrate the difference between the two countries. If Chile agrees' to that proposition. Up to a late hour tonight neither coun try concerned had requested Great Britain to take this action. Opinion in Downing street Is that while the cause of the dis pute is petty, serious consequences may result unless prompt action is taken. According to advice received from Lon don February 15, 3899, the British Govern ment Gppolnted Baron Edward MacNaugh ton, Lord of Appeal in Ordinary; Major General Sir John Charles Ardagh, Director of Military Intelligence, and Colonel Sir Thomas Hungerford Holdrlch, superin tendent of frontier surveys in India, a tribunal to arbitrate the Argentina-Chile dispute. MORE PATRIOTIC DEMOXSTItATIOXS President of Argentina Still Confi dent Peace Is Xot Far Off. BUENOS AYRES, Dec. 23, via Galves ton. The patriotic demonstrations grow ing out of the possibility of war with Chile were renewed here today. The Chil ean Minister here, Senor Concha Suber ceaux, has not received any Instructions in regard to the course he is to pursue. An editorial article In the Pals says the interruption in tho relations between the two countries must necessarily be of short duration, as they are mobilizing their reserves, and could not afford to release them from being under arms as long as diplomatic relations are inter rupted. Therefore, a radical solution of the question is necessary. Continuing the Pais advises the Argentine Government to Invite Chile to accept a direct and Imme diate arrangement or bo prepared for war. Tho British Minister here. Sir W. A. Barrlngton, had a long conference last evening with President Roca. During the course of the conference between Presi dent Roca and Professor S. W. Barring ton, the President of Argentine explained to the professor the causes which have led to the difficulty between Argentina and Chile. President Roca laid special stress upon the efforts made by Argentina to secure an amicable settlement of the trouble, as well as upon the craftiness which, ho asserted, Chile had employed In order to avoid arriving at such a set tlement. The British Minister will send a detailed report of these circumstances to his home government. The newspapers published here assure their readers that great powers stand ready to offer their good offices to mediate the difficulty, but that Argentina does not consider that the moment has yet arrived either for ac cepting or refusing such offers. Accord ing to the Tribuna, the Chilean Minister will leai-e here for Chile on January 1, and the Secretary of the Chilean Lega tion, Senor Essurez, will remain in charge of Chile's Interests. Chilean Minister Subercaseaux conferred for two hours this" morning with Dr. Costa. Vice-President of Argentina, and Dr. Amanclo Alcorta, the Minister of For eign Affairs. After this conference, Sen ors Costa and Alcorta went to see Pres ident Roca. The Tribuna says that a casus belli would arise if Chile, desiring to render effective her Jurisdiction over the territory known as Ultima Esperanza, attempts to drive the Argentine police from this territory, as Argentina would resist such an attempt. The Argentine fleet, divided Into four divisions, will take part In extensive ma neuvers next month. The two principal divisions are ready to put to sea at the first signal. Colonel Pablo RIccherl, the Minister of War, has informed President Roca that he has available COO locomotives and 4000 cars, and on 45 hours' notice he can transport SO.000 men to the frontier. It Is estimated that the maintenance of the army which will be mobilized by Feb ruary 5 will Involve an annual expenditure of 65.000,000 piastres. About S000 men have already -signed the rolls of the Uruguan volunteer legion. A dispatch from Santiago says President Biesco has declared that the recall of the Argentine Minister, Senor Portelu, from that capital, cannot have any serious con sequences, adding that the Minister, in returning to Argentina, is taking leave of absence. President Rlcsco continues confident that the negotiations In progress will shortly result In a pacific solution of the problem, since the attention of the states men of Argentina and Chile are engrossed. Rnnturc Will Be Only for Short Time NEW YORK, Dec 23. According to the Valparaiso, Chile, correspondent of tne Herald, the opinion prevails there tnat even though negotiations may be stopped at present, the rupture between Chile and Argentina may be only for a short time, and will pave the war for a rapid settlement of the boundary controversy. A large crowd made a friendly demon stration In front of the United States, Colombian, Mexican, Ecuadorean and Brazilian Consulates, at Valparaiso, Sat urday. The recall of the Argentine Minister to Chile, Senor Portela, has made a good impression in Argentina, says the Buenos Ayres correspondent of the Herald. The correspondent also says that the Argen tine Government will prepare an explan atory note, embodying the points of the dispute, and will send It to King Ed ward of Great Britain, the arbitrator of the boundary question. Stock Market Affected. LONDON, Dec 23. Fears of hostilities between Argentina and Chile caused a slump In Argentina and Chilean securi ties on the stock exchange. The fall was all around and ranged from 4 to 6 points, and It was difficult to effect sales. Prices hardened slightly during the afternoon. Chile' Xctt Warship. LONDON, Dec 23. A navigating party of Chilean officers, engineers and sailors has arrived at Newcastle-on-Tyne, for tho purpose of manning the warship re cently purchased for Chile and taking her to Chilean waters. PL.AXS OF GERMAXY. Foreisrn Office Give Impression That Something Will Be Done Soon. BERLIN, Dec 23. The Foreign Office, while it Is reticent as to Germany's spe cific plans with regard to Venezuela and the tlmo of their execution, gives the Im pression that something -will be done soon. It Is watching the uprising in Venezuela under the leadership of General Mendoza. If anything serious should come of this revolutionary movement, Germany will suspend action in the matter until it shall have been seen with what party the de facto government rests. The Berlin newspapers continue to pub lish everything available on the subject. Tho Berliner Tageblatt sums up Ger many's position in the Venezuelan, matter In the following words: "This new re bellion Is of the most consequence to our relations with that country. Our oppo sition toward the Government of Venez uela would naturally be Influenced If everything there goes topsy-turvy." German-American Relations. NEW YORK. Dec 23. A dispatch to the Herald from Berlin quotes the Vosslsche Zeltung as follows upon the question of the Venezuelan claims: "The matter can certainly be arranged without coming Into conflict with the United States. We have only to recall to memory the words of the recent Presi dential message, in which Mr. Roosevelt used these expressions: 'We do not guar antee any state against punishment if it misconducts Itself, provided that punish ment does not take the form of acquisi tion of territory by any non-American pow er.' "It will be remembered that two weeks before that message the German repre sentative In Washington had delivered a very precise message from Emperor William to the effect that Germany had no intention of acquiring land either in South America or In the West Indies. Therefore the relations between Germany and America upon that point are the clearest possible, and It cannot be difficult to assort the demands of Germany in Venezuela." LIBERALS LOOT COMMISSARY. Returned to Xombre de DIos During; Absence ot Government Troops. COLON, Colombia, Dec 23, via Galves ton. During the absence of tho govern ment soldiers, the Liberals returned to Nombre de Dios and looted the commis sary of the Manganeze Mining Company, an American concern. They also threat ened the life of the custodian of the stores, who was forced to surrender his keys. The company is presenting a claim to the government for the loss sustained by It. On the arrival of the United States gunboat Marietta at Nombre de Dies and subsequently when the Colombian gunboat Plnzon reached the same place with 50 soldiers on board, the Liberals again dis appeared. After landing tho troops at Nombie de Dios. the Plnzon proceeded to Savanilla. Captain Follaco, who was commander of the Pinzon. and several of his officers returned to Colon yesterday on board the Marietta, and have since soiled for San Juan de Porto Rico. General Alban has received a cable dis patch announcing the evacuation of Tu moco. Some of the revolutionists left there on board the Salvadorian steamer Ibis, and others left by land, Intending to attack Buena Ventura. A strong govern ment force has left Buena Ventura to meet the revolutionists. General Alban says if the Monroe Doc trine could be made to provide compul sory arbitration to settle all disputes be tween South American Republics and Eu rope, it would be settled In this connection for another 10 days. Marietta Leaves Colon. WASHINGTON, Dec. 23. The Navy De partment has been Informed that the gun boat Marietta left Colon yesterday for San Juan, Porto Rico, after visiting Nom. bro de Dios, Colombia, where she was sent in answer to a request by persons Inter ested In some mining establishments at that place, which were reported endan gered by the disturbed condition In that part of Colombia, From the fact that the Marietta made such a short stay at Nom bre de DIos and has proceeded to San Juan, according to her original pro gramme. It Is assumed here that affairs in the quarter visited were not such as to warrant tho retention of the gunboat. Mnrconi-Telepraph Company Fipht. ST. JOHN'S, N. F., Dec 23. There was no new development today In the situa tion between Marconi and tho Anglo American 'Telegraph Company. Marconi sent the following telegram to Thomas A. Edison this evening: "Thanks for your very kind letter to the press. I hope soon to show you wireless telegraphy working between the United States and Europe. I wish you a happy Christmas. MARCONI." Marconi will leave here for Canada to morrow evening. Candidate of Anti-Belmontltes. NEW YORK, Dec 23. Joseph F. O'Grady was nominated for Congress in the Seventh District tonight by the Demo crats who refused to participate In the convention last week which nominated Perry Belmont. In all, seven certificates of nomination for candidate for Congress from the district were filed with the Bu reau of Elections tonight. Mrs. Leslie Little Better. NEW YORK. Dec 23. Mrs. Frank Les lie, who has been ill for some time, has been taken to Roosevelt Hospital, and oc cupies one of the private rooms. It could not be learned what Mrs. Leslie's ailment was, but it was said she was resting n lit tle more comfortably than when admitted. To Cure a Cold in Oae Day Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money If it falls to cure. K. W. Grove's signature Is on each box. 23c IAN AMERICAN TERRITORY LOXG APPROVES AX OPIXIOX RE GARDIXG PHILIPPINES. Settles the Point as to the Applica tion of the Stfttate of Limita tions to Xaval Offenses. WASHINGTON, Dec 23. The Secretary of the Navy has approved an opinion by the Judge-Advocate-General that tho Phil ippines are United States territory, so far as the statute of limitation applies to naval offenses. In the case In question a sailor deserted from the Navy over two years ago and enlisted In the Army. His regiment was serving In the Philippines and he remained with It. The naval au thorities, learning of his whereabouts. In stituted proceedings for his trial by court martial on the charge of desertion. The case came before the Judge-Advocate-Gen- MISS HELEN VANDERBILT WACKERMANN. "L "t HssWAsssiisflr lsllllllllllllllHraBBssSKBHffiSIIIIIIIIBi YOUXG AMERICAN WOMAN WHO IS ASYLUM. The strange case of Miss Helen Vnndcrbllt Wackermann has attracted wide spread Interest, both hero and abroad. She Is an artist's model, and is In an Eng lish insane asylum. She posed for a painting by Hubert von Hcrkomer. R. A., entitled, "Seeing. I Saw Not: Hearing Not. I Heard." which was exhibited at the Royal Academy. Miss "Wackermann and hj-, mother resided temporarily at the artist's home, but before the painting was completed the mother returned to America. Shortly afterward Professor Herkomer requested Miss "Wackermann to leavers house, which she did under protest, alleging that the artist's imputa tions regarding her character were untrue. His allegations were assailed by nu merous friends of Miss Wackermann, but Professor Herkomer refused to retract what he had said. The young girl's troubles brought on dementia, and finally violent insanity. eral, who decided that the statute of limi tations barred prosecution, It having oc curred more than two years ago, and the alleged deserter not having left the terri tory of the United States. Secretary Long approved the opinion, and directed a dis continuation of the proceedings against the sailor. Transport McCIoIIrh From Mnnila. NEW YORK. Dec 23. The United States transport McClellan arrived here this morning from Manila, via Suez, with 38 cabin passengers and 242 soldiers from the Philippines. Of these, 235 men are of the First Battalion of Engineers, the others being discharged soldiers. Among the cabin passengers were Colonel C. A. Dcmpsey, Major Henry Wygant, Major J. E. Maklln, Captains C. C. Vancott, J. H. Lawton, H. L. Threlkeld, Lieutenant Earl Edmunson, Captain H. F. Stevens, Lieutenant J. S. Johnston and Lieutenant W. S. Martin. The transport brought two dead bodies. Captain Herbert Draper, of the United States Marine Corps, who died at Hong Kong, and William B. Tabb, a civilian clerk to the United States Naval Engineers at Guam, who died on board ship November 27. The battalion of troops are under the command of Major J. E. Maklln, ot the Eleventh Infantry. Eight officers who were passengers on the trans- Pport left the vessel at Port Said to make a tour of Europe. Preliminary Examination of Dodd. BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Dec 23. At the preliminary examination of S. W. L. Dodd. cx-secretary and treasurer of the Birmingham Debenture Redemption Com pany, who Is charged with the fraudulent use of the malls, before United States Commissioner Cornish today, the defend ant sought to show that the money that was paid for the Birmingham Redemption Company by G. W. Morgan actually came out of the assets of that company, held in the treasury at the time it was trans ferred. Robert Berger a Bnnlcrupt. CHICAGO, Dec 23. Robert Berger, ex partner of Edward S. Dryer, the banker, who, after several trials, was convicted of embezzlement of funds of the Park Board of Chicago, filed a petition in bank ruptcy today, scheduling J2.093.644 liabili ties. There are no assets. All the debts are connected with the failure of the banking-house of E. S. Dryer & 'Co., In 1E96. Dr. Samuel Smiles' Birthday. NEW YORK, Dec. 23. Dr. Samuel Smllce, author of the "Self-Help" series and well known to American readers, will celebrated his SOth birthday today, says the Herald's London represen tative. His last published book, "A Publisher and His Friends." netted him 510,000. which he gave as a Christmas gift to his four surviving sons and daugh ter. Xejarroes Fought a Duel. LOGANSPORT. Ind., Dec. 23. Jim Bell and Solomon Johnson, colored, fought a duel with revolvers late last night in a saloon at the Kenneth Quarries, near here. Bell is dead and Johnson badly wounded. They fought over a white wo man. Feature of Craise of Squadron. WASHINGTON, Dec. 23. A feature of the Winter cruise of the North Atlantic squadron In West Indian and Gulf waters will be drills In landing and launching boat crews of sailors and other maneuv ers, in which conditions of actual warfare wlll be simulated. The training-snip Prairie is to be utilized to assist in this programme. According to her itinerary, the Prairie Is scheduled to arrive in the Gulf of Parla, on the north coast of Ven ezuela, several days after Christmas, and remain in this quarter, cruising between the Port of Spain and Fort de France until the first part of March. WILD RUN OF A STREET-CAR Dottb a Steep Grade One Killed, Several Injured. SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 23. One person was killed and seven others Injured In a peculiar accident on the FHImore-street electric car line tonight. The dead: MARY PHELAN, domestic. Seriously Injured and may dieMay Kel leher, taken to Railroad hospital; Mrs. William Manzle, taken to her home; A. J. Dautchman, motorman. slightly Injured; Ray Phelps, conductor, Injuries very slight. Nine others slightly Injured. For four blocks south of Union street the grade Is so steep that the cars have to be pulled up the bill by special ma- IX AX EXGLISH IXSAXE chlnery. As a car containing 15 people had nearly reached the top of the hill It broke loose in come manner, and rushed down the grade with frightful speed. It kept the track until Union street was reached- Here thero stood an empty car waiting to be hauled to the summit. This obstruction was crashed into, and wrecked by the runaway car, which then jumped the rails, and was brought to a stand still by a telegraph pole, which it struck, scattering its occupants in all directions. Help was at hand, and the injured passen gers were given Immediate care. A Hcndless Party. Now York Times. If politics were In a normal condition In this country a Senator who occupied tho present position of J. K. Jonos, of Arkansas, would straightway bo forced to abdicate his position and his pretensions as a party leader. The predicament of Senator Jones is that he has brought and insisted upon objec tions to confirming the appointment of the Attorney-General, which, objections, when brought before the Judiciary committee, were thrown out by the unanimous deci sion of that committee, and without dis tinction of party. They were thrown out, as explained by Senator Hoar, whose ex planation was confirmed by Senator Pet tus, because they were "frivolous, trivial and unworthy of being brought before the Senate." After the explanation Senator Jones cast a lonesome vote against con firmation. This Is a nice position for a National leader, which Senator Jones, however, continues to recognize himself, and to be recognized, as being. Having led his party to two defeats, he is now maturing his arrangements to lead it to a third. No wonder the Democratic party Is "out of politics." Society of the City of Xevr York. ' NEW YORK, Dec. 23. The New England Society of the City of New York held Its S6th annual dinner tonight, at the Waldorf-Astoria. It closed with the instal lation of Edmund Clarence Stedman, the poet, as president of the society. Wil liam E. Dodge, president of the society, was the toastmaster. Mayor-elect Seth Low, Lleutenant-General Miles. Rear-Admiral Barker and others spoke to toasts. General Miles' toast was on "The Army and Navy." a Wanted for Philippines. BERKELEY,- Cal., Dec. 23. The Univer sity of California has been asked to recom mend to the Philippine Commission several men qualified by experience and scientific training to take charge of agricultural experiment stations in the Philippines. The commission believes that there Is no other place In the world where agricul tural skill would produce such a trans formation as in the Philippines. Treasury Statement. WASHINGTON, Dec 23. Today's etate ment of the Treasury shows: Available cash balances 5170,904,924 Gold H4.113.3b0 PILES CURED WITHOUT THE KXIFC. Itching-, Blind. Bleeding or Protruding Piles. No Cure, No Pay. Druggists are authorized by manufacturers of Pazo Ointment to refund money where It falls to cure any case of piles, no matter of how long standing. Cures ordi nary cases In six days; the worst cases in four teen days. One application gives ease and rest. Relieve? Itching instantly. This Is a new dis covery and Is the only pile remedy sold on a positive guarantee, no cure no pay. Price. 50c If your druggist don't keep It In stock send ui 60c in stomps and we will forward same by mall. Manufactured by Paris Med. Co.. St. Louis. Mo., who also manufacture the celebrat ed cold cure. Laxative- Bromo-Qulnlne Tablets. HOT EIGHT WITH BOERS KITCIIEXER SEXDS REPORTS OF THREE EXGAGEMEXTS. In the Orange River and Transvaal Colonies Colonel Damant Danger ously Wounded at Tafcl-Kop. LONDON. Dec. 23. Lord Kitchener. In a dispatch from Johannesburg dated Sat urday. December 21, sends report of sharp fighting In the Orarrge River and Trans vaal Colonies. The engagements occurred December IS, 19 and 20, at points widely apart. The casualties In the Orange River Colony, so far as known, aggregate about 150, equally divided; but heavy British losses, the total of which have not yet been reported, occurred In the Transvaal. In this last-mentioned fight ing 200 mounted infantry In the neighbor hood of Beglnderyn were divided into par ties and were searching farms when they were attacked by 300 Boers and 40 armed natives, under Commandant Britz. The Beers charged determinedly In overwhelm ing number?. Lord Kitchner also reports that during General Dewet's attack on the British force commanded by Generals Dartnell and Campbell, at Langberg, December IS. the Boers charged bravely and fought desperately for several hours. Dewet was driven off with the loss of 20 men. The British had 12 casualties. On December 20. M. Botha, with 800 Boers, surprised Colonel Damant's ad vance guard at Tafel-Kop, Orange River Colony. The Boers rushed a kopje com manding the main body and the guns, but Damant rallied his men and drove the Boers from the kopje. The British cas ualties were heavy. Damant was danger ously wounded, two officers and 20 men were killed and three officers and 17 men were wounded. The Boers left six dead on the field and dispersed. The British pursued the enemy and captured a num ber of prisoners, Including Commandant Keyler. Later the Boers, under a flag of truce, asked permission to remove their dead. They admitted having buried 27 men. In the eastern part of the Transvaal Colony, Colonel McKenzie attacked Com mandant Smith's force of Boers at Lake Banagher, December 20. killing bIx and capturing sixteen of them. Commandant Smith escaped. A force of Boers, during the night ot December 19, attacked the British post at Eeland Spruit, but were drive noff, leav ing eight men killed. Including Comman dant Krlz. Field Coronet Mahon. who was wounded, and three other wounded men, were left on the field. Other wounded Boers were carried off In blankets. The British "casualties were seven men killed and six officers and eighteen men wound ed. In the fight at Tafel Kop the Boers, dressed as British yeomen, engaged in a splendid race with the British in" an at tempt to first gain the crest of the kopje. The Boers gained the summit first and opened fire on the single troop of Dam mant's Horse, which took part in the race for the kopje. These troopers took ad vantage of the little cover available Im mediately below the Boers and fought un til all but four of them were killed or wounded. By that time reinforcements of Dammant'a Horse came up and charged and captured the kopje. PERMITS FOR IMMIGRANTS. Xotice of England to Those Wishing to Go to South Africa. WASHINGTON. Dec 23. The State De partment has received from Mr. White, secretary of the Embassy at London, un der date of December 6, a copy of notice received by him from the British For eign Office in regard to permits for per sons desiring to proceed to South Africa. Lord Lansdowne, In forwarding the no tice, calls attention to the fourth para graph, which states that "subjects of foreign powers who may wish to proceed to South Africa from porta in the United Kingdom can obtain a permit on produc tion of satisfactory evidence from their respective Embassies or Legations In Lon don." Each applicant for a permit must pro duce a certificate to show that he la in possession of at least 100 (54SG) or is In a position to maintain himself upon ar rival In South Africa; that the object of his journey Is bona fide, and that he has net been deported or sent out of his coun try as indigent. The concluding para graph says: "It should bo clearly be understood that these permits are available only to enable passengers to land In South Africa, and are no guaranty that they will be allowed to proceed Inland. Those who wish to do so must apply for permits at the port -of disembarkation. The latter are warned that there are still thousands of persons waiting at the coast ports for an oppor tunity to return to their homes who will probably have precedence over later ar rivals." Further Instances of Boer Cruelty. NEW YORK. Dec. 23. According to the Tribune's London correspondent, a dis patch has been received by the War Office from Lord Kitchener forwarding further Instances of alleged murders of natives by the Boers. Most of the cases rest solely upon native testimony, among them being a horrible story of burning alive a Kaffir named Franz. He was the driver of a wagon forming a part of a British convoy captured between Pretoria and Ruptenberg a year ago. Two Boers, it is alleged, wrapped him in buck sail and plied bags of oats upon him.' They then poured paraffine upon the heap and set fire to it. The total number of Kaffirs reported from Klmberley as having been murdered is 37, but detailed accounts have not yet been received. Kaffir evidence has on many occasions 6ince the outbreak of the war been found untrustworthy, but there seems little reason to doubt that the Boers adopt the practice of shooting any natives that they may think conveyed or would be likely to convey Information of their movements to the British troops. Peace Movement Has Broken Down. NEW YORK. Dec. 23. The Dally News' special correspondent In South Africa states that the peace movement among the Boers has broken down, and that the object of recent meetings was to make fresh plans for continuing the campaign, according to the Tribune's London corre spondent. A descent on Natal through the Drakensburg 13 contemplated. Dewet Is to be tho chief actor In this move, and General Botha will co-operate with him from the north. The correspondent adds the surprising information that SwazI du plicity resulted In arms, ammunition and correspondence from Europe getting across the border, and that the Boers are well mounted and provisioned. Hopeless to Expect Peace Soon. LONDON, Dec. 24. No further details have been received here of the fighting in South Africa. The news received yester day convinced the newspapers that It is hopless to expect peace in the immediate future. That this Is. also the govern ment's understanding of the situation is apparent from the fact that between now and January the troops proceeding from home and from the colonics aggregate 15.000 men. Austrnlln to Send Troopn. NEW YORK. Dec. 23. A dispatch to the London Times and Nw York Times from Sydney says the Federal Government of Australia has decided to send a contin gent of-1000 men to South Africa. EXPLOSIOX SET FIRE TO TRAIX. Seven Employes Killed TnnncI Be came n Blazing Farnace. LIVERPOOL, Dec. 23. An explosion In a fusebox set fire to a train on the elec tric overhead railway at Dlngley station today. Seven of the railway employes were killed. It appears that the burning train entered a "tunnel stored with stacks of crcosoted railroad sleepers. These were also set on fire. The tunnel became a blazing furnace, and th fire brigade had the greatest difficulty In extinguishing th llamea. Fortunately the Dlngley station Is the terminus of a railway running along the docks, otherwise a terrible disaster would have been recorded. Apparently no pas sengers were killed, but It Is possible that other bodies may be recovered later. Emperor May Visit London. LONDON, Dec. 24. The World announc es the probability of a visit from Em peror William to London on January 3. Ho will remain as the guest of King Ed ward until January 24. The purpose of his visit Is to attend the memorial ser vice for the late Queen Victoria at Frog more. Anti-German Demonstration. LONDON, Dec 23. The Vienna corre spondent of the Daily Chronicle says there were serious anti-German demons tration at Moscow last week, during which the escutcheon over the German consulate there was shattered. The correspondent adds tli at the Russian censor stopped the transmission of this news. Boer Prisoners of War Isolated. HAMILTON, Bermuda. Dec 23. Tne Boer prisoners of war landed on Hawkins Island have been Isolated, as several of them are suffering from a mild form of measles. PORTLAND IS IN EARNEST Shows the Inland Empire That It Is Sincere. Pendleton East Oregonian. No reasonable person will any longer doubt the sincerity of the business men of Portland, on the subject of Columbia River Improvements. The stand recently taken by the Chamber of Commerce of that city has the ring of earnestness. It bears the earmarks of genuineness. It evinces determination to overcome all ob stacles and compel the Federal Govern ment to do with the Columbia what should have been done 20 years ago. Up here In Eastern Oregon we who de pend upon the wheat, fruit and livestock for our living, and who now pay excessive tolls to the railroad companies for car riage of products to the seaboard, are vitally Interested In this thing. We sec In the projected Improvements somewhat of release from the burden of too heavy expenses for transportation from producer to consumer. We se in the open river freedom for the farmer, fruitraiser and breeder of livestock. We see promised here what has been realized In all locali ties In which water lines have been opened to serve as a leveller of carrying charges. Indeed, the matter admits of no debate. It la the universal experience of the world that water transportation compels reduc tion of freight rates. It was true when the Sault Ste. Marie canal was built to open the Great Lakes to the commerce of the Middle West. It was true when the Erie canal was constructed. It was true In fact, It always has been true wher ever people have utilized the means at their command to carry goods and mer chandise on the water, or, at least, have provided means for so doing. For If the possibility be present of transporting by water, then will rail lines be compelled to adjust their rates to meet such competi tion. It remains now for Portland and East ern Oregon and Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho to unito in a mighty ef fort to enforce the just demands of the Inland Empire, and to compel the Federal Government to come to the terms that are dictated by the needs and deserts of this region. Telegraphic Brevities. Another man In tho SInger-NImick mill explo sion at Pittsburg Is dead. Fire wrecked a live-story New York building, doing damage to the extent of 576.000. FJrc worked 5750,000 to 51,0O0,o66 damage to the Champion coated paper works, at Hamil ton, O. James Stiff, the third man shot in the "West moreland, Va., tragedy, several weeks ago, is dead. Richard Croker has returned from a brief visit to the farm owned by David Gideon, near "West Baden Springs, Ind. The National amateur skating races will this year be held on Verona Lake. N. J., and in U probability will take place next month. At a meeting of the stockholders of th Third National Bank of Boston, It was unanimously voted to go Into liquidation December 24. The first torpedo-boat built by Russia at tlia new Port Arthur navy-yard Is a success. The boat developed a mean speed of 27J knots on her trial trip. Two masked men entered the office of the Abernathy furniture factory at Leavenworth, Kan., and got away with the trlwcekly pay roll, of 5000. Bids of 577,500 were made and refused yes terday for seats on the New York Stock Ex change. The sale of one seat on Saturday at 575,000 was the record price. The First Congregational Church, at Spring field. O., was demolished by an explosion yes terday and Are soon completed the work of destruction. The building cost 530.000. Franceszke Umlllan was executed by elec tricity at the State Prison. Charlestown, Mass.. at 1:30 o'clock, this morning, far the murder of Kaslmir JedruBek. on December 31, 1809. Robbers entered the Chicago House.'VVreck ing Company's building, bound and gagged two watchmen and blew open the safe. They took 533 from the watchman. The amount taken from the safe was not large. The Consolidated Implement Company and the Co-operative Wagon and Machine Com pany, of Salt Lake, two of the largest estab lishments of their kind In the West, have been consolidated. The new concern will be known as the Consolidated "Wagon & Machine Com pany. Its capital stock has been fixed at 51.500,000. Exploit of a Portland Boy. Manila Freedom, Nov. 18. A serious outbreak was narrowly avert ed at Bilibld Prison yesterday morning. Had the elaborate arrangements of four or five criminals been carried out, a gen eral massacre of the officials at the Presidio would have occurred. The lead ers of the Insurrection are now in irons and In solitary confinement, awaiting more severe punishment. Warden Wolf has known for some time that a general uprising was contemplat ed, and It Is said that the affair was being carefully watched. Ypsterday the uprising was to have taken place, and it is due entirely to the prompt action of the warden that the plans were not car ried out. A regular inspection Is made by the warden every Sunday morning. The Car cel Is first visited, after which the pris oners In the Presidio are lined up In brigades. It is in the latter place that the worst class of criminals are con fined, the third brigade being set apart for this class. There are about 150 pris oners in that brigade, and the plan as arranged was that, upon the signal being given by one of the leaders, the entire brigade was to rush the warden's party, consisting of six officials, secure their arm's and make a dash for liberty, first releasing the prisoners In the other brl- What is the use of telling the rheumath that he feels as If his Joints were being dis located ? He knows that his sufferings are ve much like the tortures of the rack. What he wants to know Is what will per manently cure hl3 disease. That, according to thousands of grateful testimonials, is $$d's Sarsapardiia It corrects the acidity of the blood on which the disease depends, strengthens the stom ich, liver and kidneys, and builds tip the whole system. Try Hood's. Trtlrl! Trembling, frightened, she knows not wliy. Between her sobs she tells her huband of her misery. It is not enough for the husband to comfort the wife in this con dition, she needs help. 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I got a bottle of each and when I had Uken them a few days I felt much better. and when I had taken Hardly three part3 of each bottle I felt well and could eat as well as any one, and could do mv work; without any trouble (I could not do anything before). I feel very thankful to Dr. Pierce for his medicine, and I tell all who tell me they are sick to get these medicines or write to Dr. Pierce.1 Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets regulate the bowels. gades. Strict watch has been kept on the leaders of the third brigade, and yester day morning they were discovered act ing suspiciously. The warden was at once notified and steps were immediately taken by him effectually to put a stop to any outbreak. The warden is a bravo man. To avert suspicion, he continued his Inspection of the Carcel as usual and then proceeded to the Presidio to inspect the first brigade. At this point It was noticed that the guard at the entrance had been doubled and other preparations made. Advancing boldly to the third brigade. Warden Wolf commanded five men to approach. With hi3 hand on his revolver, he cautioned them not to move, and, motioning to one of the officials of his party, directed him to send for the Irons. In less than three minutes the five men were chained and led away to solitary confinement. While this was go ing on, the warden, through his Inter preter, Informed the brigade that the first man who moved would be shot. The guard was called and lined up ready to obey the command to fire on the first sign of trouble. The prisoners, after being carefully searched, were marched back to their quarters, and the Inspection con tinued as if nothing unusual had hap pened. The manner In which ' Warden Wolfe acted, the calm Judgment displayed un der such circumstances, and the prompt and effective manner in which he put a quietus on what threatened to be a whole sale massacre. 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