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MANTELS different styles, such as will prove Z objects of utility and beauty in any nome. bee us oerore maKing your selection. ITHE JOHN BARRETT CO. 91 FIRST STREET make a specialty oJ electric wiring, call bells, private telephones. TOE WEIGHT. Of an argument is the proof of it. The proof of the furnace la the heat It Klves. We have not only arguments, but PROOFS. W. G. McPHERSON, " Heating and "Ventilating Engineer. 47 First st.. Portland. svr. r.fc-1 r" DENTISTRY m, 2M, 210, 211, 212, 213 FAIURB BUILDIM Cir. TMrd and Wattagftn St;. Open evenings till 9; Sundays from 9 to 12 This signature is on every box of the genuine Laxative RromoOuinine Tabid rcaiody that cares a cold la one day. FAST DYING REYOLT Ninety-five Per Cent of the Philippines Are Peaceful. JUDGE WRIGHT'S ROSY VIEW Wrong Impressions Held by Ameri cans Set Aright by the ActlBj? Gorersor of the i4 , i. Islands. iJili I In 05 per cent of the territory of the Islands there is no insurrection, and Americans go about singly and un armed, with about as much safety as they would in a large majority of the states at home. There is a fast-dying insurrection In two provinces of the great Island of Luzon and In the re mote southern Island of Samar. . . . I see no reason to doubt that American authority can now be maintained with out more troops than Indicated by Gov ernor TafL Acting Governor Wright, oT the Philippines. WASHINGTON, March 20. Judge Wright, acting Civil Governor of the Philippines, has written a personal letter to General Marcus J. Wright, of this city, which gives an interesting insight into the condition of affairs In the Philippines. "We are so far removed from the United States," says Governor Wright, "that I fear the people at home get rather an Inadequate idea of the situation here. Tho press reports of the last month or more, which have reached us here, to gether with the comments thereon, seem to Indicate that the gendral opinion is that the whole islands are either blazing with Insurrection or else that outbreaks are prevented only by the use of troops on an extensive scale. This is wholly misleading. The real truth is that in 93 per cent of the territory of the islands there is no insurrection, and Americans go about singly and unarmed, with about as much safety as they would in a large majority of the states at home. There Is a fast-dying Insurrection In two provinces of the great Island of Luzon, and in the remote southern Island of Samar. Here and there In more remote sections there are instances of cattle stealing and oc casionally murder or robbery. We are dealing very energetically with the law less element, and the people as a rule are rebuilding their houses where they have been destroyed. "Of course, telegraphic dispatches gen erally deal alone In something sensa tional. I apprehend that If any one- of us were In a foreign country and received only news of what was happening In the United States In police circles we would get about the same Idea of our own country as many of the people seem to have of this. As to the progress we have made in the last year. It Is tre mendous and to me very encouraging. While I do not look for the , millenlum either here or elsewhere speedily, I see no reas'on to doubt that American author ity can now be maintained without more troops than indicated by Governor Taft. Of course, we must utilize the native in policing his own country. Just as has been done by England in all her colonies from the beginning." MORAL AID FOR FILIPIXOS. Effect of Literature Sent From the United States. WASHINGTON, March 20.-General Otis today resumed his testimony before the Senate Philippine committee. Senator Patterson continued his questioning and referred to a letter dated September 8, 1S93, addressed by General Otis to Agui naldo as "the commanding General of the Philippine forces," in which he spoke of the sacrifices made by the revolutionary forces "In the Interests of civil liberty." General Otis declared that this related to their dealing with the Spaniards. He admitted that before the United States Army arrived in Manila, and before they took possession, the Insurgents had the Spaniards hemmed in in Manila. He de nied that he led Agulnaldo to believe that the United States would not assume sov ereignty and governmental control over the islands. Asked what he meant by the statement In his letter that ..rather than see the ships of the United States Navy control the navigable waters of these Islands, and its army devastating their territory, I greatly prefer to advise my Government not to send any more troops here," General Otis answered that that was his opinion because he did not want to see any war. "I wanted to con quer by peaceable means," said he, "but I gave the impression that there were troops waiting." General Otis said, answering an inquiry by Senator Hale, that, had the Govern ment taken him at his word not to send more troops, anarchy would have reigned throughout the Islands. He thought that his letter should be considered as a whole. "That "was a period when Iwas laboring hard," said he, "to keep peace and to keep our men and officers from paying atten tion to the Insults received from Filipino officers and insurgents." General Otis said that the Filipinos had no Idea of liberty. "Liberty with them," said he, "Is license." "But what is your standard of qualifi cation for self-government?" asked Sen ator Patterson. "What kind of a government?" asked General Otis; "do you mean despotic gov ernment?" "No, self-government," was Senator Patterson's response. General Otis said they were perfectly qualified for a military, despotic govern ment. Senator Patterson asked If he considered the people of Mexico qualified for self government General Otis declared that he did not measure the capacity of the-Filipino peo ple for self-government by the "capacity of the people of the United States, and char acterized as unfair the effort of Senator Patterson to get him to fix' the standard by a comparison with other people. A question by Senator Beveridge regard ing the effect on the Philippines of lit erature sent from the United States pre cipitated a lively discussion. General Otis said when Mablnl was brought in he had a pile of New Tork papers with him -which had antagonized the sovereignty of the United States In the 'Philippines. "Did he have any of Senator Hoar's speeches?" Inquired Senator Patterson. "Oh, yes; those speeches were all over the Islands," replied the witness. Senator Allison, who was In the chair, said he would exclude any allusion to Senators speeches. Senator Patterson In terjected the remark" that a Senator should cot be attacked from masked bat- tcries. After some lively discussion, in which Senators Patterson, Allison and Caxmack took part. Senator BCveridge dis claimed any Intention to reflect on any Senator, and withdrew his question. Gen eral OUs concluded his testimony by sub mlttine: some comments on the memorial of the Manila Chamber of Commerce. The committee then adjourned. , RECONXEXTRADO CAMPS. Twenty-five Tltonsand Filipinos "Well and Contented. aiANIIJA. March a Lieutenant W. S. Sinclair, of the Twenty-eighth Infantry, recently tried by court-martial on the charge of causing the death of a soldier prisoner by gagging him and pouring water on his head, has been acquitted. The two reconcentrado camps In Ba tangas Province are most carefully main tained. The Filipinos In the camps are healthy and contented, and the streets and houses are perfectly clear. The food supplied consists of rice and many vege tables. All the people In tho camps have teen vaccinated, and rigid sanitary precautions are taken ' to prevent the spread of diseases. There are 6000 FU1 pinos Jn one of the camps and 19,000 In the other. Vatican's Policy Toward Philippines ROME, March 20. Mgr. Sbarettl. the - if)if)f)fi r U papal delegate, who Is on his way to the Philippines, will make a brief stop at Washington in order to consult the Unjted States Government regarding Philippine affairs. The story that he is taking with him a papal bull, providing for the re establishment of a helrarchy, is authori tatively denied. The Vatican Intends to hold the matter in nbeyance until the sit uation in the Philippines becomes more settled. It is the Vatican's desire Anally to adjust matters In the archipelago in accordance with American views and In terests. Therefore, It has been decided to appoint no more Spaniards among., the new bishops. As a result of this decision Mgr. Nozaleda, archlblshop of Manila, now here, has tendered his resignation, and will proceed to Spain, where he will hereafter reside. Philippine Tariff Collections. WASHINGTON, March .20.-Secretary Shaw has Issued a circular to customs officers, directing them to keep and ren der separate accounts of all collections made under the Philippine tariff act ap proved March S, 1902. All moneys received in the United States under the provisions of this act arc to be deposited to the credit of tho Treasurer of the United States, to bo returned to the Philippine Government. General Smith. Ordered Home. WASHINGTON, March 20. An order was issued today relieving Brigadier-General Jacob H. Smith from further duty In the Division of the Philippines and di recting him to proceed to San Antonio, Texas, to assume command of tho Depart ment of Texas. General Smith Is in com mand of the troops which aro conducting such a vigorous campaign In Samar. AERIAL RACE TRACK. SantoB-DBBiont's Flan for St. Loala Airship Content!. PARIS, March 20. M. Santos-Dumont, the aeronaut. In an interview hero today, appeared very enthusiastic concerning his approaching trip to the United States. He said: "I have decided to go to St. Louis and assist In drawing up the rules for tho Aerial contests of 1903. I will take with me as far as New York tho 45-horso power motor, the frame work and the two propellors of my balloon No. 7. "My Idea Is to make a sort of aerial track, say 15 miles in circumference, around St. Louis, marked by captive balloons and visible for the whole distance from one to several times around the track. But I am strongly In favor of establishing one big race, a sort of aerial grand prix, with a $100,000 prize. This would be a stimulus to competition and should- attract a" number of the In ventors of the various dirigible balloons. I shall certainly participate in the con tests and I hope to meet many rivals. "I shall investigate the possibilities of a contest at New York in the Autumn and if I And the prize offered to be of a sufficient amount. I will return and try to win It, as I did the Deutsch prize.'' When asked how large this prize should be, M. Santos-Dumont replied: "I think it ought to be about 500,000 francs, because my expenses will be heavy; It will coat about 100,000 francs to build a balloon shed. I will not return to New York unless a prize be offered for competition." v m ii Cotton Compress Barns. ATHENS, Ga., March 20. The large cotton compress and warehouse of J. H. Rucker Sz. Co., situated In fhe heart of the cotton district here, burned today. f I " i H II ml IBB hHW1 - I 7 Jim W ijH i i itM ill ii ' ' IS mMm - ' CABLE FOR LEADER Democrats in Congress Turn to Anti-Bryan Man. THEREBY CONFESS WEAKNESS So Mch In Hoase or Senate Consid ered Capable of Managing Con gressional Campaign Hoose-velt-Mlles Difference. WASHINGTON", March 20. It Is a con fession of weakness by the present Demo cratic membership of Congress that in I neither the Senate nor the House is there a man who is thought capable of being chairman of the Congressional campaign committee. The position -was offered to Gorman, but he declined, -and It Is now said that Ben T. Cable, who was once a member of Congress from Illinois, is to have the position. Beyond all question, Cable is an able man, and his appoint ment will show the trend of Democratic opinion, as Cable was a warm friend of Cleveland, and one of those who rejected the Chicago platform of 1S95. and who bitterly opposed the 16 to 1 proposals at Kansas City. His would be a distinctly anti-Bryan selection. One reason for go ing outside of the House for a chairman of the committee is that Richardson of Tennessee, having been notified -that he could not have the place, It Is possible that any other member who was selected might, in case of a Democratic, victory this Fall, Insist that he was entitled to the Speakership as a reward. The Dem ocrats of the House desire to keep the Speakership open in case a victory oc curs, as theer are several candidates. Rooscvelt-MlIeK Breach. Widens. Tho breach widens betweon the Admin istration and General Miles. Under Mc Klnley, both Alger and Root had serious contentions with General Miles, and it amounted to a breach between the Presi dent and the Commanding General, but McKlnley had a way of smoothing over these difficulties not possessed by Roose velt. In the war with Spain, and on several occasions following. Miles did things that were very displeasing to Mc Klnley, but the latter recognized the pop ularity of the General before tho people, and felt that any open breach between them would be Injudicious. This was the explanation given at different times when, questions arose showing a lack of har mony between the Commander-in-Chief and the Commanding General. Roosevelt Is not so mild-mannered a man, and he feels keenly that Miles' posi tion has a tendency to discredit the Ad ministration before the country. Some think Miles may have been actuated by the best motives in offering his plan for the pacification of the Philippines. Others believe it was a political play, and intend ed to gain him prominence before the country. The publication that his plan was rejected constitutes the most severe breach, as all things military are usually considered confidential, at least until the operations which they affect are conclud ed one way or another. Suggestions have been made that, under the law. the President has the power to retire Mile?, who has reached the age of 62. and It is stated also that he realizes that such action would make a martyr of Miles, and he does not Intend to take any such action. The situation is more dis agreeable to Secretary Root than to any one else, as he has fully approved all that has been done in the Philippines, and. In fact, nothing was done until it was duly considered and approved by him. To reverse the methods In the Phil ippines would be to discredit Root, and that Is the way he feels about the plans submitted by Miles. 'o Action on Ide's Xominatlon. The committee on commerce met today, but took no action In the case of Clarence W. Ide, nominated for Collector of Cus toms in Washington. No protests nave been filed; In fact. Senator Foster has not yet received any of the letters which he has been Informed would be sent, op posing Ido's confirmation. For Benefit of Tacoma DTarbor. Senator Foster today offered several amendments to the river and harbor bill for the benefit of Tacoma harbor. Ofte increases the appropriation for dredging, in order to afford more dock room, from fcri (IBS i JKSSSrlUivSi wkm 573.000 to $150,000. Another places this- proj ect under a continuing contract, and au thorizes the additional expenditure of $147,000 in its compleUon. A third author izes a survey of the Puyallup and other waterwayita not already surveyed, and re quires plans and estimates for further harbor improvement. McBrldc in Washington. Ex-Senator McBrlde was in Washington today, but said that his mission Is a pri vate one In connection with his position as Louisiana Purchase ExposIUon Com missioner. Bill Giving Jsneau Property. Senator Warren today Introduced a bill granting to the City ot Juneau, Alaska, the property now occupied by the city school building, the same to be made a permanent school site. Oregon Civil Service Examination. The Civil Service Commission announces that on April 15 an examination will be held for the position of assistant matron at the Slletz Indian school. In Oregon. GETTINGREADYFORATTACK Defensive Works Being Erected at Colon and Panama. COLON. March 20. The government Is continuing to erect barricades and works WILL THIS CLOUD ENCOMPASS HIM AGAIN? of defense here and at Panama, in antici pation of a Liberal attack. The govern ment forces on the Isthmus now number over 2000 men. A British man-of-war is expected at Colon shortly. Iln addition to the 100,000 pesos to be forcibly collected by the government from the Liberals of Panama and Colon, the ad valorem duties were Increased today to 50 per cent. . Well Treated by Insurgents. PANAMA. March 20. Some 50 officers and BOldlers, remnants of the government forces engaged recently at Agua Dulce, and who were taken prisoners by the revolutionists, arrived here today. They report having been generously treated by the revolutionists. Government reinforcements from the de partment of Bolivar have reached Colon on a steamer of the French Line. Reports favorable to the national gov ernment have been received from the De partment of Bolivar. The cruiser Philadelphia arrived here yesterday. VENEZUELAN REVOLUTION. Progress of the Movement Headed by General Mato. , WILLEMSTAD, March 20. The Vene zuelan revolution, headed by General Ma tOB, seems to be taking form. Eight hun dred revolutionists under General Penal ozo are besieging Carupano, a seaport town in the State of Bermudese, and the revolutionists under General Molagas have surrounded Barcelona, capital of the State of Bermudese. General Velutlni, the Venezuelan Minister of War, has been despatched on a special mission to Bar celona, but it is said that he will arrive there too late. General RIera, who escaped the pursuit of the government troops near Cumarebo, In the State of Falcon, Is marching in the direction of Tucacas, a seaport town In the State of Lara, which place Is to be attacked on land tyy his troops and from, the sea by the revolutionary steamer Boli var, also known as the Llbertador. The government is sending troops to El Hacha to Intercept General Riera and prevent the Junction of his troops with the revolu tionists in the Barqulslmeteo district. It is reported that General Rolando has landed at Maturin. In the State of Bermu dese. The revolutionists have cut the ca ble to Barcelona, and consequently the Venezuelan Government Is without news from Carupano. The situation Is said to be critical for President Castro. The Bolivar was at Pirltu, State of Bermudese. March 12. During the night of March 13 she was off this island, and March 14 she was off Coro, in the State of Falcon. General Sturbe, the President of the State of Gunaro, has been, with his staff, taken prisoner by the revolutionists under General Solgani. The financial state of affairs in Venezuela is as bad as the political situation In that country. The government clerks have not been paid for six months, and coffee Is un salable. St. Louis Bribery Cases. ST. LOUIS, March 20. Councilman Charles Kratz indicted for bribery, ap peared in court today and expressed his willingness to give increased surety for his appearance in court for trial. The case of John K. Murrell, member of tho house of delegates, whose nonappear ance for trial on the charge of bribery, has resulted In a reward of $300 being offered for his apprehension, was today postponed until April 1. Governor Dock ery today offered an additional $300 reward for Murrell's arrest AN EIGHT-HOUR DAY Will Be. Demanded by the Anthracite Miners. , RESOLUTIONS OF CONVENTION Hanna. Xamcs Committee on Concll- iatlon to Arbitrate Disputes Between Capital and 2 i Labor. . - SHAMOKIN, Pa., March 20. The most Important feature of today's session of the convention of Districts Nos. l, 7 and 9. United Mineworkers of America, was the adoption at the afternoon session of several resolutions. These were the re sult of various alleged grievances an nounced In the convention by the differ ent delegations, and were presented by the committee on resolutions. Most of them were of sectional, rather than gen eral. Interest, but their tone was not the less emphatic. The first resolution de manded an eight-hour day In all the col lieries of the anthracite region. Others, were adopted as follows: Demanding the recognition of mine committees by oper ators in the adjustment of disputes re mitting in local strikes; declaring oppo sition to working with men not members of the Mineworkers' Union; favoring ar bitration of trade disputes; condemning the system of blacklisting by companies of discharged employes. President Mitchell said the scale com mittee would probably not present Its con clusions until tomorrow. Referring to the letters of the presidents of the operating companies, Mr. Mitchell said: "We do not regard them as a recognition of the union in any degree." Thomas Barnett and James Mullahy, of Wllkesbarre, state president and secre tary, respectively, of the Firemen's Union, arrived here today to appear before the convention In behalf of the mine flremen. They desire the co-operation of the United Mineworkers in their efforts to secure an eight-hour working day. The flremen are not affiliated with the mineworkers. COMMITTEE OX CONCILIATION. Men Who Will Arbitrate Disputes Between Capital and Labor. NEW YORK, March 20. Senator Mark Hanna today named the members of the committee on conciliation of the Civic Federation, whose appointment was pro vided for at the last meeting of the ex ecutive committee. According to the by laws, the committee was to consist of the officers of the executive committee M. A. Hanna, chairman; Samuel Gompers, first vice-chairman; Oscar S. Straus, second vice-chairman; C. A. Moore, treasurer, ancf Ralph M- Easley, secretary and nine men to be appointed by the chairman. His appointments are: Archbishop Ire land, Bishop Potter, Franklin MacVeagh, John Mitchell, Frank P. Sargeant. James Duncan. J. Kruttschnltt. W. A. H. Pfahler and Marcus Ml Marks. This committee 13 to take up threatened troubles between capitalists and worklngmen, with a view to settling them. Traciion Strike Averted. PITTSBURG. March 20. The strike of the employes of the Pittsburg Railway Company did not take place at mldnlgnt, as scheduled. The strike, to become ef fective, hod to be approved by District Assembly. No. 3. K. of L. This assembly met tonight, and, after hearing the griev ances of the men, decided unanimously against striking at this time. The men, however, were advised to take their griev ances to their superintendent, instead of going- over his head, as they did in this instance. If Superintendent Daley fails to satisfy the men, then the District Assem bly will take up the matter. Mr. Daley says he will meet the men at any time, and next Wednesday has been named as the day for a conference. In the mean while, the men will work as usual. No Settlement in Iowa. DES MOINES, la., March 20. No prog ress Is being made at the session of the Joint conference of Iowa miners and op erators toward an agreement on the shot firing provision demanded by the miners. Some of the miners' leaders have Indi rectly warned the operators that unless their demand is granted within a week, a strike .will be ordered. The prospect of compromise appears very remote. SUMMARY OF THE DATS NEWS. Philippines. Acting Governor "Wright says the rebellion has almost expired. Page 1. There are 23.000 Filipinos In reconcentrado camps. Page 1. Policy of the Vatican toward the Philippines. Page 1. Congress. General Miles eays he will resign if the Haw ley bill becomes a law. Page 2. Today the Senate will vote on the bill for the, protection of the President. Page 2. The House disposed of 30 more pages of th river and harbor bill. Page 2. Foreign. John Dillon was suspended from, the House- of Commons for calling Chamberlain a liar. Page3. Stories of treachery on the part of South Sea. Islanders. Pase 3. Colon and Panama are being prepared for an attack. Paze 1. Domestic. The anthracite miners demand an eight-hour day. Page 1. The first sto Is taken toward retaliation against Germany. Page 2. i George Perkins, of J. P. Morgan & Co., testi fied at the Power hearing at New York. Page 3. Pacific Coast. Oiler in paper mill at Oregon City meets a terrible death. Page 4. , Judge Lowell addresses Whitman College stu dents on political duty of man. Page i. Socialists nominate B. F. Ramp, of Roseburg, for Congress from the First District. Pago 4. Spokane man falls heir to $500,000 through death of relative in Spain. Page 4. Commercial and Marine. Sugar declines 10 cents In the local market. Page 11. Eastern wheat markets were erratic Page 11. German bark Magdalene chartered for new crop loading at Portland. Page 10. British ship Doenby Hall arrives from Ant werp. Page 10. British ship Fulwood completes her lumber cargo. Pase 10, Portland and Vicinity. Many candidates for state offices size up local situation. Page 8. Planing - mill employes demand nice hours work. Pae 12. "W. K. Smith fights flre-.cape ordinance In municipal court. Page 12. Small tie and lumber mills make a .combina tion. Pare 10. Additions to Bast Side school buildings planned. Page 10. .y.