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INTELLECT OR If your boy or girl is slow in school with their lessons or com plain that they do not see well, squint or complain of pains in the region of the eyes, bring them to us, we will remedy the trouble with glasses. 5Infr. Jewelers and Opticians. 20 - 26 North First Street Portland, Oregon w hi u FOWLER'S and. MALT f JLUSCLE Strengfe la fevery Drep" C W. XJtOWLES, aCxaw $i.oo, $1.50, $2.00 per Day DAVIS " THEKLOEBER" GREEN RIVER HOT SPRINGS WASHINGTON VISION Cor. Third sad WafclngtQ& stm. A FAITH HOT KEPT So Mr. Simon Says About Roosevelt BROKE PLEDGE, HE SAYS 'romised to NameG, A, Steel Instead of A. S. Dresser. FOR OREGON CITY LAND OFFICE The ex-Senator Stakes a Caustic Ar- rutgrnment of the Prenideat and Exhibit Two Highly later ' catiasr betters. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT'S PROMISE. I nhall take things a little Into my own hands. Senator Mitchell still In sists upon his objection to Mr. Steel, but I have told him I shall overrule htm oa this point. Within three or four weeks I shall send In Steel's name. President Roosevelt to Senator Simon, February 17, 1002. Ex-United States Senator Joseph Simon says that be Is not at all surprised that President Roosevelt has appointed A. S. Dresser as Register of the Land Office at Oregon City. Not that Senator Simon is pleased with the President's action, for, on the contrary, he casts an unequivocal charge of broken promises "piecrust promises" was the expression that Mr. Simon used at the occupant of the White House. Moreover, as is the part of wisdom when charging a person of high degree with questionable conduct, the lately retired Senator from Oregon produces document ary proof of his assertions, and asks in tones whose politeness does not conceal their sarcasm that Mr. Roosevelt take his stand beside Mr. Dresser as a man whose word Is a matter of" convenience. "Yes, I saw it," said Senator Simon yesterday. "I saw . the arUcle.iroHai.T33eJtOrejronlan's Washington correspondent which appears In this morning's paper. In which it Is stated that the President will name Mr. Dresser for Register of the Land Office at Oregon City. I am not at all surprised at this." "It has been stated publicly In the press," said the reporter, "and more than once by yourself, that the President had written you a letter stating that he would appoint George A. Steel. Did you re lease " "Walt a moment," Interrupted Mr. Si mon. "This Is a matter In which I have taken a great deal of Interest. It Is one in which I am perhaps a little too tena cious, but let me explain the history of the affair. "The main objection to Dresser grows out of the fact that during the Spring of 1900, In order to secure a nomination for the Legislature which could only be had from Senator Corbett's friends, he volun tarily pledged himself to support Senator Corbett for the Senate, both verbally to Senator Corbett's friends and In writing. and after securing such nomination and subsequently the election he deliberate ly repudiated his pledges and at no tlmo supported Mr. Corbett. "The Oregonian, under date of February 2L IDOL referring- to Dresser's Ideas of per sonal honor and comparing him with Mr. Corbett, said among other things: As Mr. Corbett has lived and tolled, raved. counseled and generously bestowed here for 53 years, so he was when Mr. Dreeser sought to Identify himself with him; so be Is today. As Mr. Drewer was when he came to Portland with professions of friendship and loyalty on his lips, so he is today. That Is, Mr. Denser was a sneak then, and he Is a sneak. now. Sucn men come ana go. Did Mr. Dresser Xo Harm. "It does not seem to me that the Prcsl dent thinks any less of Mr. Dresser On this account. The Washington corre spondent of The Oregonian states that nei ther Secretary Hitchcock nor Commission er Richards Is favorably impressed with a man who refuses to stand by bis pledge. but does not Intimate that the President gives this matter any concern. "The truth Is that Dresser's course is In no wise different to the President's course In the Land Office appointment. "The President repeatedly promised me that he would appoint George A. Steel Reglser of the Oregon City Land Office, and under date of February 17. 1902, he re newed the promise In a letter over his own signature. He has not complied with his promise to make the Steel appoint ment any more than Dresser complied with bis promise to support Senator Cor bett. "I have the unfulfilled promises of both President Roosevelt and of Dresser. -Dresser admits that he promised me that he would support Corbett, and the President admits that he promised me that he would appoint SteeL If Dresser Is open to cen sure, then certainly the President may also be criticised." Senator Simon apparently had little re spect for the divinity that doth hedge about a President. Calm and deliberate, he spoke of the alleged delinquencies of the Chief Executive with as much of sarcasm as he might be expected to use In exposing the petty graft of a ward heeler. "The dispatches from Washington state," said the reporter, "that the Presi dent considers tho promise he made you a year ago no longer binding upon him. as since that time you have made no effort to have Steel or any person appointed to the Registershlp." The ex-Senator smiled a smile that con veyed a superior knowledge. "Well," said he, "In view of the repeated interviews I had with the President on rate subject, and the earnest and continuous effort I made to induce the President to fulfill his promise, this statement is re freshing. My friends In Oregon, who know of the cordial relations between Mr. Steel and myself, and who are aware of the determined efforts put forth by me to secure for Mr. Steel such recognition as I felt that he Justly deserves at the hands of the Administration, must smile wiien they read this statement. "I also wish to add In this connection that the statement made in the Washing ton correspondence as coming from the President, that since I have retired from the Senate I must not expect to dictate matters of Federal patronage In Oregon, Is entirely gratuitous. "I have not, since the expiration of my term, nor for some time prior thereto, made the slightest effort to control mat ters of Federal patronage. "I have long since learned that I had nothing to expect from the President, and that hla promises at least those made to me were, like piecrust, made to be broken. Indeed, ever- since Mr. Roosevelt succeeded to the Presidency I have occu pied a unique position In the Senate. - 'I was the only Republican Senator whose recommendations for office had been uniformly and contemptuously Ig nored by the President; and the only Sen ator, with the exception of Senator Smoot, against whose re-election to the Senate any President has ever deemed It proper to lend aid, directly or Indirectly. All His Promises Broken. "It Is true that I received fair promises even specific promises; yet not a single promise has been redeemed by the Presi dent. "On the contrarj't many of my bitterest foes have, against my earnest protest. been appointed to office, and In some In stances as a reward for efforts made to prevent my return to the Senate. It is well understood that the opposition of "the President to Senator Smoot'g elec tion to the Senate was because of his re lations to the Mormon Church, but why the President has been unfriendly to my return to the Senate is not at all clear to . I do not wish to believe that he en tertains the view that one of my religious faith has no place In the Senate of. the United States, yet I cannot otherwise ac count for the treatment accorded me. The reporter asked Mr. Simon If he would furnish for publication the letter written by the President, in which ho promised to appoint Mr. Steel, and the ex; Senator was nothing loth. "Willingly, willingly," he answered. "As the President has made the matter public, I can see no reason why I should keep the letter confidential. And, moreover," said Mr. Simon. "I wIU furnish you with an other letter from the President on the same subject, Tecelved by me a few daye ago. Here Is the first: The President' Pledge. White House. Washington, Feb. 17, 1002. Mr Dear Senator Simon: I shall take .things little' into my own hands. Senator Mitchell still Insists upon his objection to Mr. Steel. but I have told-hlm I. shall overrule him on- this point; and that I snail ,nT. la Steel-Utr' Bible (Blbte) has been sent In. X think Bible (Blbeo) should go in first. As you know 1 signed his commission some time ago, and have been holding .It up ever since. It Is very clear that his name should go in at some little interval before Steel's; but within three or four weeks I shall send In Steel's name. I do hope that on the next appointments you two can get together. Sincerely yours. (Signed.) THEODORE ROOSEVELT. Hon. Joseph Simon,. United States Senate. "It seems pretty much to the point," said the reporter. "It seemed so to me," said Mr. Simon. Then he changed to the present tense. "It seems so to me," he corrected.. "Here Is the letter which I received a few days since," and the reporter read: Roosevelt' Explanation. White House. Washington. March 19, 1903. My Dear Senator: On February 17, 1902, I wrote you that, after Bible had been appointed, I intended to appoint Steel. Bible's appoint ment was held up many months, and for some reasons, which I do not now recollect, the Interior Department never sent me the name of Steel to send In. Yesterday I brought the matter up with the two Senators, expressing my Intention to send In Mr. Steers name. They both, however, protested against It. and have eent me a letter stating that, though they have a high regard for Mr. Steel, and would like to see him appointed to some posi tion, they cannot consent to his receiving- the appointment which I had designed to give him. Inasmuch as the two Senators unite In oppos ing the nomination, I very "much regret to say that It would, of course, be useless to send It in. Sincerely yours. -t (Signed.) THEODORE ROOSEVELT. Hon. Joseph Simon, Portland, Oa Sir. Simon's Comment. "The letter of March 19. 1903," said Mr. Simon, "contains two very peculiar state ments. One Is to the effect that because the Interior Department did not bring the Steel appointment to the President's at tention the name was not sent to the Senate: and the other that because the two Oregon Senators protest against Steel's appointment. It would be useless to send the name" In, notwlthstandine the fact that the President Intended to or con templated making the appointment. "As to the claim now made of the fail ure of the Interior Department to act. I will only add to what I have already said, that the President on many occasions told me that tho reason he did not make the appointment was because of the vigorous protests and opposition of Senator Mitchell thereto, and the alleged action, or failure to act, of tho Interior Department 13 an evolution of recent times and events hard ly worth while considerinsi- - "As to the refusal of the President to mako tho appointment because the two Senators now protest against It, I will say a word or two. "The President admitted that he .prom ised to make the appointment and that he told the Oregon Senators that he Intended doing so. There does not seem to be any question about the capability of Mr. Steel, nor has aught been said against his In tegrity. The two Senators say that they have a. high resard for him and -wish to see him appointed to some position. No Qaestlon for the Senate. "Now, as the Senate Is not in session and will not he until next December, what was there In the way of the President making the appointment? "And asaln, why should the President concern himself with the matter of con firmation? If he was sincere In respect to his intention to mako the appointment, why did be not do so and leave to the Senate when It shall hereafter meet the matter of confirmation? "Especially," said Mr. Simon with noticeable Irony, "as the. Oregon Senators express so high a regard for-Mr. SteeL "Is there not a -tinge of duplicity invalid uust-x suDmic tne wnoie matter to trie candid judgment of. an intelligent public-.". MESH Senator Ankeny Makes His Power Felt HE LEADS HIS DELEGATION Works in Harmony With Fos ter and Jones. BUT CUSHMAN GOES IT ALONE now . Tronhle Over Ritzville.. Posi imisterslilp Was Settled Contest - at Vancouver Castle Roclc la Dispute. Senator Ankeny la now the recognized leader " of the Washington delegation In Congress. Senator Foster shows a disposition to defer to his colleague, and Representative Jones likewise appar ently' wants to work In -harmony. Rep resentative Cushman, however, has his own. Ideas about Federal appointments and other things. OREGONIAN NEWS BUREAU. Wash ington, March 29. Senator Ankeny came to the front as the leader of the Wash ington delegation with greater rapidity than even his friends expected. The two weeks of the special session of the Sen ate had not expired before It was appar ent to close observers that the man from Walla Walla had taken a, firm hold on the reins, and was driving pretty much his own way. During the past two years the delegation has been badly disjointed. Senator Foster and Representative Jones worked together part of the time, but not always. Representative Cushman has always been an Independent, and -now continues in that capacity, while Sena tor Turner, being a member of the minor ity party, was not consulted In matters of patronage. Now, however, order be gins to come out of chaos. Senator Fos ter was the first to recognize the strong no.ua oi jujueny, ana wasquiCic to get In Una. He has given hiy O. K. to what ever Ankeny has- done, and on all occa sions has exhibited a willingness to co operate with the new Senator. Foster has never proven a leader. He lacks the qualities of a leader among men, but he has already shown bjmself a willing fol lower, and such he will no doubt con tinue throughout the two remaining years of his term. Judging by hl3 past record. Representative Jones will maintain his Independence, but It happens that. In gen- I, he and Senator Ankeny will agree, s situation brings about the practical ormatlon of a triple alliance, a majority FAMOUS SEAFIGHTER ON I REAR-ADMIRAL "W S. SCHLEY. ' I of the delegation, which ' will no doubt prove strong and dominating under the I steady control of Ankeny. y.o Larsre Plans Renalnlsg. In the-stormy days of the first session of the 57th Congress the delegation .man aged to dispose of practically all of tho more Important Federal appointments In Washington- But little now remains, aside from one or two land offices and Presidential postmasters, but the con test over 'these' stray plums promises to be quite as interesting as the more pre tentious fight of a year ago. There were indications for a time of a contest be tween SenatofAnkeny and Representative Jones over the postmastershlp . at Rlts vllle. Before the last' Congress ad36urned the President, on recommendation of Jones, nominated John F. Irby for post master at. that place. Ankeny arrived in Washington before the nomination was confirmed. Irby- was personally ob jectionable to him, but he had no au thority to hold up the nomination. Sen ator Foster, however, rose to the occa sion, and at Ankeny's request held up the nomination, and It failed of con firmation when Congress adjourned March 4. The President, however, sent back the name when: the Senate con vened In extra session, and It was then within Senator Ankeny's .power to act individually. He was sick qn March 5 and did not get out for. ten days. He re quested that no action be taken -until he could be sworn ln and take the matter personally .in charge." This was done. In the meantime Senator Ankeny dis covered that the application and Indorse ments of his' candidate, W. IC Kennedy, had not arrived in Washington until after the President had the second time nominated Irby, so, out of regard for Representative Jones, he finally consent ed to Irby's ' confirmation. Not that he hated Irby the less, but" that he respected Jone3 the more. He and Jones are friendly, and he did not wish to engender any ill-feeling over a po'stoffice of such small size and Importance.' The Conflict Over Vancoaver.., The next appointment to present Itself was at Vancouver, where the term of Postmaster Lloyd Dubois has expired. Dubois Is said to have ma'de a good record, and Is a candidate for reappointment. basing his claim on his record and some strong Indorsements he has filed. But it seems that other men are preferred for this office. Representative Cushman wants to see Dan Crowley elevated to the post mastership, but naturally Crowley Is not acceptable to Ankeny. The Walla Walla man favors C G. Shaw, who, like Crowley, bears indorsements from the patrons of tho office. It Is not to be expected that Senator Foster will favor Cushman's can didate. That Is something he never does. Therefore, It Is reckoned that Faster will lend his sympathy if not his support, to Shaw. A somewhat similar situation exists at Castle Rock, an -office but recently raised to the Presidential class. When the term of the. fourth-class postmaster' expired, Representative, Cuefiman . wanted to . ap point a. . iurof. ne icarneo. nowever. that-hecause of ihe .approaching elevation of the office, a new appointment would then have to be made, so he had Klrby placed temporarily In charge, although not regularly appointed. Hot that Castle Rock is among the Presidential ranks. Cushman-Is pressing Klrbjr for postmaster, and In his behalf has filed numerously signed petitions, which It. Is claimed rep resent a majority of the patrons of the office. The Ankeny element, in Castle Rock contest this, and allege thatTClrby's pe titions are padded, contending, . on the (Concluded oa Fourth Page.) HIS WAY TO PORTLAND SCHLEY ON WAY Reaches Portland This Morning. OYATION AT GRANT'S PASS Greeted by the Entire Popu lation of the City. ADMIRAL'S FELICITOUS SPEECH His Flrt,t Visit to the Land of Strong Men,-Fair Women and Beanilfal Fields Hnadreds Grasped. His Hand. Admiral Schley and Mrs. Schley were given a warm welcome to the state at Grant's Pass. The Mayor of the city introduced the visl'ora to an enthusiastic assem blage, who had waited some time for the delayed train. In a. little speech the Admiral . praises the state, which ho visits for the first time. GRANT'S PASS, Or., March 9. (Spe cial.) A grand ovation -was given Ad miral and Mrs. Schley as they passed through Grant's Pass this evening on their way to Portland. Fully 2000 people were at the train, and It was amidst the shouts and cheers of these, the music of tho city band and the enthusiasm of the multitude that tfie great hero found him self when he appeared on the rear plat form of his Pullman. Admiral and Mrs. Schley were intro duced by Mayor Bashor, who had met the party at Ashland. As the . Admiral and his wife stepped out in view a regular Southern. Oregon cheer went up from the throng. After quiet had been restored the Admiral expressed his sincere thanks for the cordial reception shown him. He said this 13 the first time he has visited the great State of Oregon. "As"we"'j6urheyedsaorthward. from thr Sfskiyoua this .afternoon." said he, "and entered farther Into your State, I was not long In being most favorably taken with your strong men, your fair women and your beautiful fields. Oregon Is certainly a great state, and its people likewise great and patriotic. I love Oregon as I love every other state In the Union, and I have reason to be more proud of jny country at the present time than ever be fore." The brief but sincere words of the Ad miral were loudly cheered by the throng. The train, which was due here at 6 o'clock, was one hour late, but, notwith standing this, all awaited its arrival. Hundreds grasped the hand of the Ad miral, and as Ihe train rolled out three great cheers were given for the naval hero. SESSION IN NOVEMBER. Senators Say Earlier Date Will In terfere With Elections. OREGONIAN NEWS BUREAU, Wash ington, March 29. If the advice of leading Republican Senators is followed, it la probable that Congress will be called In extra session November 9, a week after the Fall elections. Though .the President is inclined to' an early session in October, the objection to a session before tho elec tion Is that It will Interfere with the cam paign, the allegation being made that many Senators and Republicans will be required for speeches In the states hold ing elections. Of course, the President knows that this is not a valid argument, and while be will consult the- wishes of his party friends In Congress as much as possible, ho will be governed by what ha thinks Is the public interests. CONTENTS OF TODAY'S PAPER. Rational Affairs. Roosevelfe trip fc solely for recreation. Page 2. Takima. Indians to surrender lands. Page Senators favor extra, session In November. Pge 2. Domestic. Death of G. F. Swift, pork-packer. Page 11. Greenville Is all afloat. Page 4. Colorado Springs etrlke nearlng setlement. Page 2. Forelgrn. Scots woold honor dead General MacDonald. Page i. Minister Bowen urges speed la Venezuelan matters. Paga 2.' Pacific Coast. Town of Lyons loses by Are. Page 3. . Death of W. R. Dunbar. Page 4. Death of W. R. Dunbar. Page 3. Marion County Is first for a home man. Page 2. Irrigation for Hood River berries. Page 11. Interests In Seattle street-car strike confer. Page 2. Portland and Vicinity. Ex-Senator Simon accuses President Roosevelt of bad faith. Page 1. Congress of Religion holds three successful meetings. Page 10." Grand Master Jones, of the Grange, recruits 1000 members. Page 10. Rev. C E. Chase called to an East SIda Church. Page S. Carpenters' scale will be settled at meetings of Master Builders' Association and Carpen ters.' Union tomorrow and Wednesday. Page 12, Hock?nyoa & Bufflnton Planing mill damaged by fire. Page A. Sports. Jack Grim signs new players for P.' N. I. team. Page 5. Rain prevents game between Portland and Saa Francisco. Page