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If you are, send for our latest folder: "PORTLAND PIANOLA PURCHASERS, AND WHAT THEY THINK. V It will be mai'led to you for the asking. THE AEOLIAN COMPANY. SLB. WELLS, Sole Xortlnvest Act. 3G3-355 Washington St., cor. Parle Boer Sympathy Resolutions. WASHINGTON, May 1. The Boer ques tion cime up before the House committee on foreign affairs today, when Represent ative Burleson asked as to the disposition of the various resolutions of sympathy referred to the committee. Representa tive Adams, chairman of the sub-committee having the resolution In charge, said that next Monday his been designated for a hearing of those Interested, at which time several of those prominently Identi fied with the pro-Boer movement will be present. The resolutions include those of sympathy, and also those referring to supply camps alleged to be maintained in this country. The sub-committee consists of Representatives Adams. Cousins and .Hooker. Roosevelt "Will Present Diplomas. "WASHINGTON, May L President Roosevelt will leave here tomorrow for Annapolis, to present the diplomas to the graduating class of the Naval Academy. He will Teturn to Washington in the evening. With the President will be Miss Alice Roosevelt, Commander and Mrs. Cowles, Secretary Cortelyou, a stenog rapher and Dr. Urle. Admiral Rcmey Arrive. NEW YORK, May L The armored cruiser Brooklyn arrived off Sandy Hook this morning. Rear-Admiral .Remey, Commander-in-Chief of the Asiatic sta tion, left Cavite, P. I., March 1, on the Brooklyn, having completed ils term of service on the station. Republican State Cam paign Opened, A BIG RALLY AT ASHLAND W, J. Furnish Makes His Ap pearance on the Stump. SENATOR FULTON MAIN SPEAKER State Superintendent Ackcrmnn and A. 31. Crawford Also Make Speeches All of Candidates Make Fa vorable Impression. I Voters of Ashland and Its vicinity yesterday met several of the principal Republican nominees for state offices, and beard them define their positions as retard state affairs. W. J. Furnish, nominee for Governor, pledged himself to gle the people a straightforward, business-like administration. Senator Fulton discussed National Issues In a manner which left no 'doubt that the best Interests of the country will be furthered by the Indorsement of Re publican policies. ASHLAND. Or., May 1. The Republican state campaign was opened In Ashland tonight under most favorable auspices, and in the presence of a large and enthu siastic audience that comfortably filled the large Chautauqua. Tabernacle. Hon. E. V. Carter, nominee for State Senator from Jackson County, presided at the meeting, and upon the platform, in addi tion to local Republicans, were W. J. Furnish, nominee for Governor; C. W. Fulton, the principal speaker; J. H. Ack erman, nominee for State Superintendent of Public Instruction; A. M. Crawford, nominee for Attorney-General, and J. J. Whitney, nominee for State Printer. The Ashland male quartet, composed of Messrs. Burnett, Patrick, Tntonfand Mitchell, captivated the audience '"With. their select'ons, and a popular musical feature also was the Instrumental music by Piulson's .popular string trio, consist ing of Messrs. McCall, Schroeder and Jordan. Mr. Furnish was first introduced, and spoke briefly, but embodying much In a few words, as will be seen by his sub Joined speech. His address, and the ear nest, straightforward manner In which it was delivered, created a favorable Im pression with his audience. A. M. Craw ford, nominee for Attorney-General, was Introduced, and said he did not offer a set speech on the political issues, but would refer to one or two subjects at is sue, referring especially to the silence of the Democratic party at this time on the money question, once so paramount with that party, and also referring to the trust question at some length. Mr. Crawford asked his audience what the Democrats meant by their silence on the money question. If any danger confronts the American people at this time It Is the trusts. Mr. Crawford said: "And these are being Investigated and called to ac count by a Republican National Admin istration; and, further. Republican legis lation will be enacted to restrain their power and influence. He Indorsed the in itiative and referendum, and believed It offered a means for the people to exer cise their Influence directly upon 'the trusts and aggregations of capital. Mr. Crawford also referred to the Republican principle of protection, advocated adher ence to It, and favored extending it to protect American labor: from foreign com petition. Superintendent Ackerman was listened to closely, and his address was convincing and exceedingly well received. He dwelt principally upon the course of study adopted since he went Into, office, giving as his reason therefor that his opponent had raised the question as to the excess ive amount of work now required from the pupils In the public schools of Ore gon by the course of study. He stated that the regular branches are reading, language, arithmetic, geography, spell ing, writing, physiology, history and civil government, nature study, drawing and muiilc twice a week, and that he did not believe there was a thinking person who would willingly eliminate any one of these studies, unless It should be nature study, drawing or music, and from reports com ing to his office, the amount of nature study, drawing and music now taught In schools, other than In graded schools, takes but little time. He said he was not willing to agree to the assertion that the course Is overcrowded, but he did think there was something In the suggestion that some parts of the text could be eliminated to good advantage. Recog nizing this fact, the State Course of Study, 199 edition! suggested the elimi nation of certain parts of the text-books, as will be found In the last paragraph of the Introductions sent out from his of fice. He closed by saying that there Is too much of a tendency to dawdle with pupils, and require nothing of them of a serious nature, and many times, If we do require them to work as you and I were required to do, and which every man and wonmn.who has made a success In this world has been required to do, we are not calFed popuiar teachers, but quite the reverse. But as we look back over our school days, the teacher who did us the most good and left upon us last ing impressions was the one who required the most of us. Senator Fulton made tho principal ad- tCYm nlTirta.1 oa Pax 111 CAN HE MAKE IT?' A. r teiilfj'S 6is5 cf -r ",.-; - ill fM - .--. -.- v m Mlgg . . teat") wtsaffltiwMar -.-- eo MORE LIBERAL TO RIVERS HOUSE MEMBERS WILL YIELD TO SENATE CONFEREES. Latter.. Holding: Out for The Dalles Barton-Less Hostile Than He v Was Expected to Be. WASHINGTON, May L Reports from the conferees on the river and harbor bill Indicate that the House members are showing some disposition to yield. The Senate conferees have assured Senator Mitchell that they have held out strenu ously for The Dalles canal, and It Is also stated that Representative Burton has not made as vigorous opposition to this Im provement as that at Coos Bay. The Dalles improvement may be retained by the strenuous insistence of tho Senators. Senator Elklns, as one of the conferees. In a colloquy with Burton yesterday, in formed the latter that the Senate intend ed to insist upon most of its amendments, and If the House would not accept them they would find a way of holding up the bill In the Senate. Burton replied that the bill could not be held up at this long session, but the Senator insisted that there were enough Senators Interested In important amendments to show the House what would be done If they did not accede. This plain statement is re ported to have had its effect. members of the coinage committee, of tho House, today expressed he opinion that a favorable report will soon be made on his bill establishing an assay ofilce at Port land. He has pledges from several mem bers to support the bill, and believes enough others are favorable to secure a report at this session. Representative Moody, however, does not want the Port land bill acted upon until he can be heard in behalf of his bill for an assay office at Baker City, as he contends Ifiat Baker City Is tributary to the largest gold field of Oregon, while Portland is not in a mining region, and Is not readily reached from either Eastern or Southern Oregon. lit seems probable, If either bill Is acted upon. It will be that for Portland, though neither has much chance of passing. Representative Jones today reported his bill appropriating $25,000 for establishing a fish hatchery in Yakima County; also Cushman's bill appropriating $15,000 for locating a site for a biological station on the Oregon or Washington coast, for tho I study of fishery problems. TURNER SPEAKS FOR IDE BUT HIS NOMINATION FOR COLLEC TOR. GOES OVER. DINNER ON THE GAULOIS BRIGHT FOR IRRIGATION BILL. Its Advocates Confident of Getting: Measure Through. Honsc. WASHINGTON, May 1. The advocates of the Irrigation bill express themselves as confident of getting the measure through the House. The quasi assent which Speaker Henderson gave to allow the bill to bo called up has just been given In positive manner, and the Irri gationlsts are assured that they will have an opportunity to have the' bill consid ered and voted upon. A canvass of the House, as carefully as It can be made, Indicates that half the Republicans and more than two-thirds of the Democrats are in favor of the bill, or that there are at least two-thirds of the whole House that will either vote for, or will' not oppose the bill, so that the prospects are very favorable for It passing the House. The only danger is in the delay which may ensue If the irrigation bill Is held up un til all the appropriation bills and other measures that have been scheduled are out of the way; then there will be no difficulty In having It considered In the Senate. In fact, there seems to be a secret understanding among the oppo nents of the irrigation bill In the House and those Senators who also wish to see It defeated, to prevent any consideration by delaying the measure until the rush at tho close of the session will prevent action. The Senators from Western States who are Interested In the bill declare that if such an attempt Is made, other vital measures In Congress will be held up un til they can have a hearing on their bills. The amendments which the President has Insisted should be put into the Sen ate bill may cause the bill to be referred to the committee when It reaches the Sen ate, although the Senate may determine to concur in the House amendments in or der to avoid any possibility of delay and defeat of the measure at this session. The hopefulness of the Irrigation men is equaled only by the determination of those who arc opposing the bill to defeat it Jby every possible parliamentary trick, and the most effective is by delay In the Senate. President Accepts an Invitation From French Ambassador. WASHINGTON, May 1. The French Embassy has been obliged to change the programme for the reception of the Gov ernment party which comes to participate In the dedication of the Rochambeau statue here so as to have the big French ; battle-ship Gaulols lie off Annapolis in stead of in Boston Harbor, where moor ing facilities are lacking. Ambassador Cambon and Chancellor Boeufve, on behalf of the visiting French officers, today extended to the President an invitation to take dinner on the Gau- I lois while that vessel Is lying off An- napolls. The President promptly accepted I the Invitation. CONTENTS OP TODAY'S PAPER PORTLAND BILL IN LEAD. Assay Office 3Icnsare More Favored Than That of Baker City. . WASHINGTON, May 1. Representative JLTonsrue,-aXtw-a conference with, seyeral Congress. Agulnaldo was the special subject of discus sion In the Senate. Page 2. The House had under consideration the Dis trict of Columbia bill. Page 2. Havemeyer tells Senators the trust owns no sugar lands in Cuba. Face 1. Foreign. It was suggested In the House of Commons that England prevent the transfer of steam ers to Horsan. Page 3. Many persons wore killed in India by a tor nado. Page 2. The Danish Islands treaty Is again In danger. Page 2. Domestic. The Preslden has ordered the trial by court martial of Major Glenn, accused of partici pating In the water cure. Page 2. Strikes are under way In many cities In the East. Page 3. . Northwest baseball games. Tacoma, SeatUo and Butte the winners. Page 5. Pacific Coast. State Republican campaign opened at Ash land. Page 1. Women's Club Congress opens at Los Angeles. Page 4. Yamhill Counts, Oregon, Republicans plac4 ticket In field. Fage 5. Oregon's land selections In Tillamook County approved, and Ipvestlgatlon of alleged frauds ordered. Fage 4. Commercial and Marine. Portland firm secures bis order for lumber for Great Northern steamships. Page 12. Oriental liner Strathgyle clears with valuable cargo. Page 12. Potatoes and onions are booming in the local market. Page 13. Stiff advance in money rate In Wall street Page 13. Wheat prices move upward at Chicago. Page 13. Portland and Vicinity. Lewis and Clark directors change date of monthly meeting. Page 1. E. A. Palmer not to blame for suicide of his wife. Page 7. Planing mills run shorthanded, surrounded with union pickets. Page JL Sawmill situation unchanced, with strike In one mill. Fare 8. J. E. Werleln gets Fusion nomination for City Treasurer, vice G. E. Streeter, resigned. Page 11. Portland Woolen Mill celebration to be held today. Pose 12. Injunction issued against work on Macadam road. Pasa 11, Senate Committee WIU Take No Ac- - tlonUntil Report of-. Official "-c - -- "r t. Investigation IC Received. WASHINGTON, May 1. When the nom ination of Clarence W. Ide, to De Collector of Customs for the Pugct Sound district, was reached In the commerce committee today there was some little discussion about It. Senator Turner announced that he knew of no reason why Ide should not be confirmed. He declared that Ide was a good man, and so Tr as he was con cerned, if the President did not withdraw the name, he should take great pleasure In voting for him. Ide, he said, had voted for him about 60 times when a candidate for Senator, and, he was now willing to show his gratitude to such a man. It was stated" in the committee, however, that the Treasury Department had Instructed Spe cial Agent Caleb W. West, of San Fran cisco, to make an Investigation of the charges which had been made against Ide, and in view of the fact that the Presi dent had requested that no action be taken on Ide until a report had been re ceived, the only thing to do would "be to allow the nomination to go over until this special ageht reported, and further ad vices were received from the President It was also stated that unless the nomin ation was withdrawn Senator Foster would be given an opportunity to make any statement before the committee re garding the appointment. OREGON FARES WELL. All of Senate Amendments to Indian Bill Accepted. WASHINGTON, May L All of the Sen ate amendments to the Indian appropria tion bill affecting Oregon and Washing ton have been accepted by the conference committee, and will remain In the bill, excepting only the appropriation for an agent at Yakima, which is to be dropped and that agency placed in the hands of a bonded superintendent. Senator Mitchell's amendment authoriz ing the allotment to each child born of a member of any tribe on the Klamath reservation, since the completion of allot ment to those tribes, of SO acres of agri cultural or 160 acres of grazing land, within the reservation, is retained. His amendment, carrying $30,000 for a new dormitory at Chemawa la also retained. Other Senate amendments agreed vn are as follows: Opening the unoccupied min eral lands on the Spokane reservation to entry under the mining laws; appropriat ing $50,100 for the support and education of 300 pupils at Puyallup with $20,000 for Increasing the capacity of the school plant from 200 to 300 pupils. Thirty thou sand Is appropriated for erecting a new school plant at Puyallup to replace build ings recently burned, and $30,000 for re pairing standing buildings and Installing water and sewer systems, lighting plant, purchase of additional school sites, and general improvements of buildings. Rock Island's World's Fair Terminal ST. LODIS, May L It is positively stat ed here tonight that the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway Company closed a deal today for a strip of ground 3000 feet long -and 15 feet wide along the northern side of Forest Park. This will give the Rock Island road an Independent world's fair terminal. The consideration is said t& be $45,000. Havemeyer Gft to n School. NEW YORK. May 1. Henry O. Have meyer has Just given 2000 volumes to the library of the $200,000 public school at Greenwich, Conn., erected by himself and srlfe as & memorial. Havemeyer Says" His Com pany Does Not Own Any. BUT HE HAS INTERESTS THERE Investigation hy Senate Committer- Trnat This Year Has Purchased 04,000 Tons of Sugar From. the Island. President Havemeyer, of the sugar trust, told a Senate comtnltte his company has no holdings of sugar lands In Cuba. Since the first of the jear the sugar trust has bought 04,000 tons of Cuban sugar, the j early output of the island being 730,000 tons. Explaining the recent cutting of prices In the West, he frankly admitted It was to drlie the beet-sugar men out of the market. WASHINGTON, May L The Inquiry Into the present holdings of Cuban sugar and Cuban lands, ordered by the Senate, was begun today by the sub-committee on Cuban relations. President Henry O. Havemeyer, of the American Sugar Re fining Company, was the first witness, and all of the members of the sub-committee, Messrs. Piatt (Conn.), Burnham and Tel ler, were In attendance. Senator Pat terson also was present. Others present with Mr. Havemeyer were Arthur Donn, treasurer of tlie company, and Henry C. Mott, Its sugar buyer. All of them were sworn. Replying to questions by Senator Piatt, Mr. Havemeyer said his company was generally known as the sugar trust, and that its refineries are located as follows: In New Jersey, one; New York, three; Massachusetts, two; Philadelphia, two, and New Orleans, one. "Will you," Senator Piatt asked, "tell the committee how much Cuban sugar, if any, has been purchased, and If now held by your company?" "Since early In February last we have purchased 50,000 tons, or 256,000 bags, or about 10 days' supply," replied the wit ness. Of that quantity, 6000 tons is now in process of shipment from Cuba. The prices paid ranged from $1 75 to $1 93, the highest price being paid on March 13 and the lowest on April 22. "Where do you buy your raw sugar? "All over the world In Cuba, Java, Hamburg, Trieste, the British West In dies, South America wherever sugar 13 grown." "Does the 50,0jQ0 tons you mention repre sent your entlrepurchases la Cuba, since thelHrst 6L January f "No; we have bought all told 94.000 tons1 of Cuban sugar during the present year, or about three-fourths of a month's sup ply, our consumption being about 34,000 tons per week." "Do you control any sugar in Cnba other than that purchased?" "None whatever, In any manner." "Have you taken any options on Cuban sugar?" "I have not." . "Have you made an advance on any Cuban sugar?" "None whatever." "So that you wish to be understood as saying that the amount you have men tioned as having purchased represents your entire Interest, direct or indirect, in Cuban sugar?" "This is the statement I make." Continuing, Mr. Havemeyer said the en tire Cuban sugar crop Is about 750,000 tons, but that much of It has been withheld from the market In view of possible tar iff concessions to be made by Congress. On this account, his purchases had been only 'about one-third of the average oC other years. Speaking of the capacity of his company, he said that it refined 65 per cent of the American refined product. He added that the percentage of his com pany's product, compared to the entire sugar consumption of the United States, was about 50 per cent. Last year his com pany produced 1.200.000 tons of refined sugar, while the consumption was 2.400. 000 tons. In reply to other questions, he said that the price of retail sugar In the United States is fixed by the beet market prices In Hamburg. The price there fixes the selling price for the entire world, said he. On the subject of the price of Cuban sugars, he said that his company could not determine the price. "We have," he said, "no control over them whatever; they don't belong to us." 'Cuba has to sell her sugar in this mar ket, hasn't she?" "No; that is not true. She can sell in England for Instance, if she is desirous to do so. England could take the entire Cuban crop." Effect of Tariff Concession. Mr." Piatt then asked: "Suppose 'the United States should make a concession, say, of 25 per cent in the tariff rates on Cuban sugar, conld not jou refuse to buy the Cuban product except at your own rates, and thus secure the benefit of the concession?" "In no way," was the reply. "Cuba would, be under no obligations to sell to us, because, as I have said, the Cuban producers could find- other markets." "All the duty has been taken off of Porto Rico sugar; do you get that sugar any cheaper on that account?" "Not at all." "How about the Hawaiian product?" "We are under contract for the entire 350,000 tons produced In Hawaii. There is no tariff on that product, but the price Is not affected by that circumstance." "It has been stated repeatedly that In case the suggested concession Is made, the sugar trust will be In a position to oblige producers to make such reductions that you will secure the entire benefit of the legislation is that true?" "We could not 'oblige any reduction. In case of a concession to Cuban sugar, the price might be lowered, say one-sixteenth of a cent a pound, but that would be nothing as compared to the reduction in the tariff rate which would amount to about a third of a cent a pound. Even so great a reduction as I have mentioned would depend on the necessity for mar keting, and if there should be any pres sure on that account, the necessity would be that of the producers, and would not bo ours." In reply to another series of questions, Mr. HaVemeyer said that his company as such holds no sugar lands In Cuba, but he added that he had himself made soma purchases there, but that he did not con sider it legitimate to compel him to reply to questions pertaining to these inter ests. "If," he said, "the committee com pels me to give the Information, I can, of course, do so, but I do not see what my i Concluded on Second. Page.)