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THE MORNISG OKEGONIAK, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1902.
WILL BE NEUTRAL
United States Will Recognize
War Blockade,
WHEN A NOTICE IS RECEIVED
Allies Tallc of United States Guaran
teeing Venezuela' Payment of
Award, but 'Will Xot Get It
Dewey's Fleet Near "Venezuela.
The United States will recognize the
war blockade of the "Venezuelan coast,
which will take effect tomorrow, and
will give notice of neutrality.
In the meantime. Minister Bowen will
proceed with peace necotlatlons, with
which the blockade will not Interfere.
The allies talk of asklnc the United
States to guarantee the payment of any
sum which the arbitrators may declare
due- to them from Venezuela, but the
Government will refuse to thus co on
Castro's bond.
France has notified Secretary Hay
that It claims priority for the payment
of sums due Its citizens for damage
suffered prior to Castro's accession, and
equal treatment -with the other powers
regarding all other powers.
Germany has notified the United
States that an apology is due from "Ven
ezuela for the mobbing of her legation
at Caracas and the terrorizing of her
Minister's sick wife. She claims that
this apology must be given before terms
of peace can be considered.
The best ships of Admiral Dewey's
fleet will be stationed during the holi
days at Trinidad, which is close to tho
"Venezuelan coast.
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 18. As understood
here, the blockade to be declared' by the
allies against Venezuela on Saturday Is to
be a "war blockade," as contrasted with
the "peaceful blockade" Wjhlch has been
In operation since the trouble with Vene
zuela assumed an acute stage. Ordinarily,
a legal blockade Is preceded by a declara
tion war, but at times this formality is
dispensed with and a blockade maintained
juet as though war had been formally de
clared. To all intents and purposes war
Jias existed and euch a condition has been
recognized by the governments of the
allies.
A formal declaration that a blockade has
been established will be sent to all the
powers and it will be recognized by the
United States Government. Following the
practice In such cdses, this Government
will maintain an attitude of neutrality
toward belligerents, which they practically
become by the establishment of the block
ade, although whether a Presidential
proclamation announcing out neutrality
to the world will be issued has not yet
been decided upon. The matter will come
up for definite determination very soon.
Our Government is fully informed of the
intention of the allies in the movements
they are making in operations against
Venezuela.
T"he"-notfbe about Uie Issue of the formal
blockade bf Venezuelan ports Is not un
derstood here to mean that Minister
Bowen's efforts to adjust the Venezuelan
difficulties have failed. It was conceived
that the naval commanders of the powers
were acUng under explicit instructions
which Included the establishment of a
blockade, and it was not expected that
these Instructions would be suspended un
til the negotiations through diplomatic
channels had assumed a phase indicative
of a final and satisfactory adjustment. As
Minister Bowen has only today been ap
pealed to to endeavor to effect an adjust
ment, he has had as yet no opportunity
of moving forward in his negotiations to
a point where he might reasonably expect
the allied powers to cancel completely the
remainder of their punitive programme.
Therefore, it is to be expected that the
threatened blockade will be duly published
next Saturday, unless in the meantime
Mr. Bowen is able to offer sufficient as
surances that the Venezuelan government
is ready to meet the terms of their ulti
matums. It can be stated positively that
these assurance will not Include a direct
guarantee by the United States of Vene
zuela's liabilities.
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which invariably proves fascin
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Chatterbox for J902
A book without which many
children will find their Christ
mas incomplete. It is to be
found here in a very attractive
binding.
Juvenile Series
Many stories coming in this series teach valuable lessons to the
little folks, and does it both entertainingly and impressively.
Notable among these are Black Beauty, Water Babies, The Ani
mal Story Book, Child's Life of Christ, Jungle Stories, Lives of
the Presidents, etc. Other stories included an this series are such
well-known children's favorites as Aesop's Fables, Alice's Adven
tures in Wonderland, Andersen's Fairy Tales, Tanglewood Tales,
Wonder Book and many others. All in uniform size and binding,"
with handsome linen, cover. Publisher's price 50c, ours
only
This mottling the greatest
of all -Doll sales will be
held at out store. Over
2000 Dolls, in value to
65c each, will be sold at
10c each
Stewing Silver Novelties
Special Sale
Shoe horns, letter openers, blot
ters, nail files, brushes and
Knives, special Dar- OO
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30c
gains at, each.,
Toilet Sets
Of Sterling Silver, packed in
handsome cases and arranged to
meet, special requirements.
Prices :
Writing Sets, 4 pieces and
case $1.66
Shaving Sets, 3 pieces and
case 1.27
Manicure Sets, 3 pieces and
case 1.27
Baby Sets, 3 pieces and
case 1.27
Also beautiful sets of comb,
brush, mirror and accompanying
articles, in ebony or fancy cases
at very attractive prices.
if
Dollies9 Perfumes
Put up in fancy baskets, jugs, jars, lanterns and bottles some
thing a little girl will prize. Prices 10c, 15c, 20c and 25c.
Wise Presents
Our elegantly finished leather suit cases, valises and cabinet bags
make elegant presents that will last a long time and are sure to
be appreciated.
tlon to assume directly any responsibility
for the execution of Castro's pledges, it
is still possible for the State Department
to give assurances to any parties who
might be induced to produce the money
to pay the judgments against Castro, that
when the time shall como for repayment,
the -United States would exercise its good
offices to eee that the obligations were
kept. It is distinctly stated, however, that
no pledge will be made on the part of
the United Statea forcibly to collect any
Indebtedness of this kind.
A. second call by Mr. de Margerle, the
French charge, at the State Department
late In the day, a very unusual happening,
is understood to be connected with the
effort of his government to safeguard Its
own Interests in Venezuela, This morning
it was understood that the other powers
had conceded France's right of priority in
the collection of debts due her by Vene
zuela, but it now appears, that they are
disposed to look more closely into the
proposition, and the Italian government
at least, is disposed to make a strong pro
test against any differentiation among the
creditors.
BOWEX HAS FULIi POWER.
United States Will Sot Guarantee
Payment France Claim Priority.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 18. President Cas
tro has clothed Minister Bowen with full
powers to effect a settlement with Great
Britain, Germany and Italy. Mr. Bowen
simply awaits the consent of the State
Department to assume this task, assum
Ing that the nations named are willing
that he shall undertake this work. It is
believed that the critical phase of the
Venezuelan situation is passed.
whether the consent of these govern
ments cart be obtained, will, it is
said, depend entirely upon the suf
ficiency of any guarantee that
can be given for the faithful discharge by
President Castro of any obligations he
may assume as the result of Mr. Bowen's I
efforts. The allies feel that they must be
assured against the consequences of an
other revolution and the repudiation by
the President who may follow Castro.
The efforts to Induce the United States
Government to act as guarantor, it is safe
to say, will not succeed, and it is begin- j
nlng to appear that there is likely to be
a mixed commission appointed to receive
all Venezuelan customs, setting apart a
certain portion for the maintenance of the
Venezuelan government, and disbursing
the remainder among the powers until
their obligations shall be met.
'Jfae covernment of France has now en
tered . the field as an active party in the
trouble. Tho French government has
served notice upon the governments of
Great Britain, Germany and Italy, and
by way of Information has also told Sec
retary Hay, that any provision made for
the settlement of the claims against Ven
ezuela must recognize the pre-eminence of
the French claims.
France has received assurances from the
other governments named that any ar
rangements made would provide for the
security of the French interests in the
Venezuelan customs.
The State Department has learned that,
as reported in Berlin dispatches, a mere
money payment will not meet Germany's
desires. Count Quadtj the German charge,
had a long interview with Secretary Hay
today touching Venezuela, and the fact is
now apparent that while money will sat
isfy Great Britain and Jtaly. Germany
must have an apology. The difference be
tween that case and that of the other pow
ers is that the German Legation at Cara
cas was attacked, its windows broken, the
Minister's sick wife terrorized, and the
German national honor otherwise touched
in a manner that cannot be healed by
money.
Touching the question of a guarantee of
any obligations assumed by Castro as a
result of Mr. Bowen's good offices, it is
suggested that the United States.' being
without power In the absence of legisla-
ORDERS TO DEWEY'S FLEET,
Best FlentlnK Snips Will Be Off Ven
ezuelan Const.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18. The Navy De
partment contributed the most important
developments in the Venezuelan situation
over night in the form of a cablegram
from Admiral Dewey, announcing the pro
posed itinerary of the vessels of his fleet
during the Christmas holidays. It is clear
ly seen that the plan prepares for no un
due concentration of ships along the Ven
ezuelan Coast, and so prudently and ad
visedly have Its details been drawn up
that Secretary Moody today cabled the
Admiral the department's approval of his
been lowered. Germany and England
have been lying low for just this oppor
tunity. Of course these nations will say
they do not want to acquire any territory,
and that is probably true. England did
not want any territory in India or Egypt,
but she has succeeded, despite her careful
nurturing of the small monarchies of
those countries, and her control is abso
lute. Both England and Germany have
secured footholds In Venezuela and they
have aparently come to stay.
"It is a" little difficult, of course, to see
what is best for us to do now, but our
Government ought to have kept Its eyes
open and the Administration should have
sent out a warning such as Grover Cleve
land issued under circumstances similar to
these that now humiliate us.
"The fact is, the upper classes of Great
Britain have fawned on us and fooled us.
They have given us after-dinner speeches
bursting full of brotherly love and reci
procity and a mock sentiment touching
the ties of consanguinity. But I tell you
it was all humbug, and the British heart
Is full of hate of us as ever it was and
the entire nation Is ever watching for
chances to snub us and humble us, and
would crush us If it could."
FRANCE DEFINES HER CLAIMS.
Drawn Distinction, but Wants Equal
Treatment With Other Powers.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18. It was learned
tonight that France has addressed a note
to her Charge d'Affalres at Caracas for
submission to the Venezuelan government,
stating the position she will maintain In
reference to claims of her citizens against
Venezuela.
France makes a distinction between
New Tork Life, $5000; Northwestern
Mutual Life, J5000.
Mr. Whayne had applied for a policy of
$25,000 with the Manhattan Company and
the policy was to Issue December 22. An
other application had been made to the
Mutual of Vermont for an equal amount
and this policy wa3 to bo delivered De
cember 24.
It was upon the fact that Mr. Whayne
carried such a, large life Insurance and
was said to be suffering from rheumatism
that a theory of suicide is based. Coroner
Kelly said the circumstances were such
that the case would require exhaustive in
vestigation. The inquest will be held Sat
urday next. Near Mr. "Whayne's body,
when found, but on the opposite side of a
wire fence, was a shotgun with one barrel
empty and the other loaded and cocked. .
His friends and family declare death was
due to an accident and that the gun was
discharged while he was climbing through
the fence.
TRUST GAINS STRENGTH
Controls Steel and Nails, but Pis
. Iron Declines. -
CLEVELAND, Dec. 18 The Iron Trade
Review, in its Issue this week, says:
The official announcement of the ab
sorption of tho new Union Steel
Company, with Its Donera and Sha
ron plants, by the United States Steel
Corporation, Is the most important piece
of consolidation news since the corporation
itself was formed. Their acquirement
strengthens the steel corporation In its
I hold upon the lighter lines of production
and in the wire and wire-nail field gives
claims arising before Castro's assumption ' it a practical monopoly, apart from the Ala
of power and those arising since. The ' bama and Colorado concerns which are
claims of France prior to Castro's admin- ! largely sectional In their domestic compe-
orders. This will set at rest the rumors t lstratlon, it Is already agreed, are to be tltlon, while both look to the export trade
uiciL me uiuieu oiuiea cuuieiupiuicu uuiu- oviueu itiuiiiaiiun, xiiu umims arising
pllcating the situation by dispatching the j since Castro became president are to be
large force to La Guayra as an offset to j adjusted by the French Minister at Ca
the allied fleet. racas and proper Ministerial officers of
Admiral Dewey's cablegram, dated San
Juan, December 14, is to this effect:
"Proposed itinerary of vessels for Christ
mas holidays: Kearsarge, Alabama, Mas
sachusetts. Iowa. Scorpion, to Trinidad;
Illinois, Indiana, Hist, to St. Thomas;
Texas to Point-aiPletre; Chicago, Newark,
Eagle, to Curacao; San Francisco, Albany,
Venezuela. This was arranged some time
ago.-
In the note sent to Caracas, France
takes the position that claims arising
since 3899, wheir Castro became President,
should have as favorable treatment as is
given to claims of Germany, Great Britain
and other countries. As to the claims
Wasp, to Mayaguez; Cincinnati, Atlanta, i prior to 1S99, France says they shall be
Prairie, tugs and torpedo-boats to San met according to the most-favored-nation
Juan; Culgoa to Mayaguez and San Juan;
Olympla, Nashville and Machias to St.
Kitts; Detroit to Antigua; Mayflower and
Vixen to Porto RIcan waters and vicinity,
and Dolphin to Antigua and vicinity."
In reply Secretary Moody sent the fol
lowing: "Carry out proposed itinerary. Merry
Christmas."
According to the approved plans, the
principal fighting ships of Admiral Dew
ey's fleet will rendezvous at the Island
of Trinidad, right oft the coast of Vene
zuela, and at St Thomas; near Porto Rico.
Admiral Hlgglnson, commanding the
North Atlantic Squadron, wl have com
mand of the battle-ship fleet at Trinidad
on his flagship Kearsarge, with Rear
Admlral Sumner, commanding the South
Atlantic Squadron, on hl9 Lagship Iowa,
as second in command.
The fleet at St. Thomas, which includes
two battle-ships, will be under command
of Rear-Admiral Crowninshleld, com
manding the European Squadron, on his
flagship Illinois. The fleet of cruisers and
smaller vessels, which will anchor at St.
Kitts, will be In commant- of Rear-Admiral
Coghlan, commanding the Caribbean
division, on his flagship, Olympla.
Although not stated, It is understood
that Admiral Dewey will retain the con
verted cruiser Mayflower as his flagship;
and will spend most of the 10. days' holi
day et San Juan. He is now at Culebra
with the bulk of his immediate fleet The
Texas and Topeka have arrived at Culebra.
SHOULD HAVE INTERVENED.
Dr. Andrews Condemns Course of
United States Government.
DENVER, Dec- IS. In an interview pub
lished here today, Dr. E. B.Andrews, presi
dent of the Nebraska University, who lec
tured in this city this evening on "Social
ism," criticised tha course of tho Admin
istration at Washlncton on the Vene
zuelan question. -
"I feel with most people," said Dr An
drews, "that the Monrpe Doctrine has re
ceived a fearful snub and our prestige has
treaty clause, and be met 'out of the cus-.
toms receipts. The note is courteous but
Arm.
France, it is announced, will make no
demonstrations against Vetfezuela.
LET US GIVE GUARANTEE.
for a partial outlet Five blast furnaces,
of which four are under construction, are.
thus added to the corporation's 77, the
five capable of producing 800,000 tons a
year. Tho corporation also adds to lt3
outfit 2i open-hearth furnaces, with a ca
pacity of 750,000 tons a year.
"With the quiet that has c'ome upon the
iron trade in this closing month of the
year, there Is a declining tendency In pig
Iron which encourages buyers to hold over
their contracts until January, at least.
The Inability of railroads to haul Iron
from furnaces accounts largely for the
Increase In pig lrdn stocks shown by the
statistics for December 1, the gain being
about 23,000 tons over the 71,000 tons shown
November 1. Producing capacity advanced
from 337,559 tons a week on November 1,
to 343,550 tons a week on December 1,
but the snows of the past 10 days have
given fresh trouble to the blast furnaces
In short coke supply. A number of Cen
tral "Western furnaces have again been
banked.
Pig Iron for early delivery shows a fur-
I ther decline, and Is now close to the baste
for the first half of 1903. which Is also
Some Southern sellers
Ing ordinance, were arrested today on i
warrant sworn out at the Instance of Act
Ing Building Commissioner O'Shea. This
is the first arrest made in the history of
the Building Department where the per
son arrested Is a proprietor of a building
condemned for use. The lodging-house Is
a four-story brick building. Each floor
contains four large rooms, and these are
divided up into scores qf sleeping com
partments by partitions which do not
reach to the ceiling.
Sltnfroth Proposes Resolution to Of
fer Arbitration.
WASHINGTON, Dec 18. Representa
tive Shafroth, of Colorado, appeared be
fore the committee on foreign affairs to
urge action on a joint resolution which ,
to "to iSnd'a
,HtP?Ki.torftari.2SS: 1 for sheet Iron, while others quote ?19 for
arbitration and to guarantee the payment
of awards.
Shafroth said that war in Venezuela
would be a violation of the Monroe Doc-
early delivery or within the next three
j months, $1S 50 for second quarter of 1903,
S and ?18 for second half. The Increasing
I amount of Iron offered for early delivery
leads consumers to hold off on later need3.
r.- the Central West and the West
Hsh a precedent should control, as other
umer : r .1 1 i n , .
..o v,- cw. I iuiWB" mm, uuicea scnuua lumuau iruu-
rZiZ ,1H th nrHnlnn W I M SnOUW CUt dOWn tht? domestic SUPPly
?.nTnnrf?wi l 'ln not now Probable, there is still
SnitSi ISffi ? T Jfp th 1 a demand In the East for British and Ger-
Castro's proposal Is Inadequate, he said. I 3h" 7" ViTf USE V"r"
unless accompanied by a guarantee by the
unuea acaies. 11 can De given oy no
other nation and by no body of men in
Venezuela now.
LIFE HEAVILY INSURED.
Strnnge Death of Louisville Business
Man Snprpests Suicide.
LOUISVILLE, Ky., Dec. 18. It developed
today that R. C. Whayne, a Louisville
business man, who was found dead last
nlgnt In the vicinity of Jacob Park, with
a gunshot wound in the breast, carried
insurance on his life amounting to $340,
009, and had applications pending for $50,
000 more. The policies were distributed
as follows: Equitable Life Assurance So
ciety of New York, $200,000; Providence
Savings Life Assurance Society, of New
York, $120,000; Union Central Life, $10,000;
was bought in the past week for prompt
delivery, prices ranging from $21 to $21 50.
Forge Iron is weaker, and a lot of 5000
tons, Alabama forge, was sold In the past
week to a large buyer at $14 at furnace,
January and February deliveries. It is re
ported that No. 3 foundry has been offered
at $1G, Birmingham, for the first quarter of
next year. There Is evidence here and
there of some overbuying by consumers of
foundry Iron, occasional offerings from
such sources being reported. The steel
market shows more firmness, $27 at the
seaboard being now the minimum on Im
pdrts, while domestic bessemer steel Is
quoted at $29 50 to $30 Pittsburg.
For Keeping: a FIre-Trnp.
CHICAGO, Dec. 18. Thomas W. Miller
and James H. McGlnnls, proprietors of the
Illinois Hotel. 511 and 511". State, street, a
lodging-house with 190 rooms, which is
declared to be kept contrary to the build-
283-285 Morrison St
FURS
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Portieres and Draperies Made to Order. Finest Workmanship
SJiLE
OF
RIBBONS
Brilliant Taffeta Ribbons
18c
4 Inches wide, In white, cream, red, blue, pink,
maize, nlle, turquoise, lavender, Special.
6'lnch extra soft finished Taffeta Ribbons, o
In pink, nlle, blue, cardinal, regular 65c, Jit OC
SALE, OF GAMES
Today We Offer 2000 Games, New and Popular,
at Extremely Low Prices ;
Ping Pong fSQf
The great favorite. Regular $1.25, at tJ
Game of Postofflce, Siege of Havana, War In South Af
rica, London Game ffkr
and others. Regular $1.25, at VOw
Game of Across the Sea, Day at the Circus, Philippine
War, Blockade Runner, Century Bicycle' Race Ar
and other games. Regular 90c and $t.OO, at VJU
200 Sets of Soldiers on Parade
Being IOO Soldiers In box.
Regular 90c, at
200 Sets of Soldiers on Parade
Being 50 Soldiers In box.
Regular SOc, at
25c
Game of Seal Hunting, Tiger Hunt, Fish Pond, Robber,
the Kitten and others ' Qr
Regular 45c and 50c. Jit AZJf-'
Scroll Puzzles, Heights of San Juan, Rough Rider, Ore
gon, Cow, Horse and Story of Liberty O fSj
Regular price 45c and 50c. Special JS"
Dissected Map of the Philippines
Regular price 25c' Special at
lOc
SALE OF DOLLS
Immense selling In Dolls these days. More worthy bar
gains added today to keep the Interest up.
lOOO IOlnch Ild Dolls, bisque head, shoes and
stockings. Special
lOOO II 'Inch Jointed Dolls,
with bisque head.
Special at
Very fine lUlnch Cc Body Doll, bisque head, curly hair, opens
and closes eyes, shoes and OCI
stockings. Special Jsf C
Fine lO'lnch K.ld Dolls, opens and closes eyes,
19c and
Special 21c
25c
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shoes and stockings.
Mew Foxy Grandpa Dolls, the latest out,
' two sizes. Special
I9lnch Kid Body Doll, fine bisque head; shoes and
stockings, curly hair. Special
19 lnch Jointed Dolls, bisque head, opens and
closes eyes, shoes and stockings. . Special at
21 lnch Jointed Dolls, bisque head, opens and Otf-
closes eyes, shoes and stockings. Special OC
Fine Talking Dolls, jointed, bisque head,
curly hair, opens and closes eyes. Special
Fine Rag Dolls, neatly dressed, assorted jSg
styles. Regular 25c, special M.J w
Large Rag Dolls, tn assorted styles of dresses,
very pretty. Special Ja3
Tliey Are in Again
Souvenir Views of Portland and Columbia, 3
in., in oval, square or round panels, special
J great gathering of all that is new and attractive
in fine Leather Goods, and a special attraction
today of
50 SUIT CJ2SES
Made of olive brown cowhide, some of the suit
cases leather lined, some canvas lined, some
satin lined. Regular $7.50 to $9 00, c
&JfJJ
at special
MUSIC STORE
THe Bostonians in Maid
Marion
Week JIfter Next
J beautiful DeKoven opera
we have all the music, selec
tions and score.
Maid Marion Score.
Maid Marion Instrumental Se
lections.
Maid Marion Waltzes and
the following songs
The Cellarer's Toast.
Song of the Falcon.
Under the Mistletoe Bough.
Sheriff's Song.
Forester's Song.
Mever in the Wide, Wide
World.
The Crusader's March.
The Monk and the Magpie.
Song of the Outlaw.
Tell Me Jigain, Sweetheart.
True Love Is Not for a. Day.
Song of the Crusader.
All Dress Goods Reduced
Our Entire Stock of Colored Dress Goods
Our Entire Stock of Black Dress Goods
$1.00 Quality at $ .85
1.25 Quality at 1.07
1.50 Quality at 1.28
1.75 Quality at 1.45
2.00 Quality at 1.65
2.25 Quality at 1.87
$2.50 Quality at ..$2.12
2.75 Quality at 2.30
3.00 Quality at 2.50 I
3.50 Quality at, 2.95
4.00 Quality at 3.38 t
5.00 Quality at 4.20 2
J Shrewd buyers see opportunities for Xmas gifts of Dress
Goods at advantageous prices.
Sale of SilKs
$ .85 Black Taffeta at
1.25 Black Guaranteed Peau de Sole at
1.50 Black Peau de Soie at
1 .50 Black Armure at
1.50 Black Satin Duchesse at
1.25 Black Velvet at
1.00 Black Liberty Satin at.
2.50 Black Satin Duchesse at
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