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OREGON SOCIETY TO BE P0RMED Residents of the State at the Capital Want a Social Organization. OREGONIAN NEWS BUREAU, Wash ington, Nov. 20. A movement is on foot to form an Oregon Society in the National capital, to be made up of all Oregonlans who are temporarily residing In Washing ton. Tomorrow evening a preliminary meeting will be held, with a view to ef fecting an organization. The society is intended to be purely social. H. H. Gilfry, legislative clerk of the Senate, and S. A. Clark, of the General Land Office, are prime movers in bring ing about the organization and hope to gather together the now scattered col ony, which .includes quite a number of Oregonlans holding positions in various Government pTvyfr'fifci HIA Colombia Declares She Will Fight MUST HAVE PANAMA Reyes Coming to Amer ica to Make Appeal. ARMY NUMBERS 100,000 General Says He. Can Reach the Isthmus by Land. PEACE PLAN HE MAY FAVOR Reunion of the Republic by Remov ing the Capital to Panama That Government Rejects His Overtures. COLON, Nov. 20. After much difficulty, the Associated Press correspondent suc ceeded, this afternoon, in "-interviewing General Reyes, the distinguished Colom bian soldier, who came to the isthmus on a peace mission representing his govern ment. General Reyes said: "The day I left Bogota, which was on the Itlh last., United States Minister Beau pre and Secretary of the Legation Snyder were well, though a little anxious. I as sured your Minister that he was in no danger, and today I am able to givo tho same assurance to the Associated Pres3. At tho time I left, Minister Beaupre was preparing to go down the river. "This morning Admiral Coghlan in formed me officially that the United States would prevent the landing of Colombian troops on any part of the isthmus. I promised Admiral Coghlan Colombia would not take such action until I reached Washington, whither I am proceeding, via Port LSmon and New Orleans. A Second Boer War. "I also told Admiral Coghlan that if my efforts at Washington failed to bring about some arrangement concerning the present situation on the isthmus satisfac tory to Colombia, the United States would have to fight the entire Colombian, people, and it would be a second Boer war. I am going to Washington for the purpose of doing my utmost to arrange affairs ami cably. "Colombia is in desperation. I doubt if tho Washington Government, or Presi dent Roosevelt, for whom I have tho highest respect, realizes tho seriousness of establishing this precedent. The largo German colony In Rio Grande de SuL Bra zil, is declared to be Inclining to a revolu tionary movement for independence, which tho success of Panama will stimulate. "The Government of Colombia is receiv ing the sympathy of all South America, which is fearful of further American ter ritorial aggrandizement in this direction. Plan He May Propose. T may propose, when in Washington, a plan contemplating the re-entrance of Panama into the Colombian union, and the moving of the Colombian capital to Pan ama City. I am sure this idea will receive the support of all Colombians. I do not Just know what my course of action will be, but I am going to Washington in the interests of Colombia and of civilization." Asked whether Colombian troops could reach the Isthmus by land, General Reyes answered: "Yes, I can get 100,000 men, build roads, and, if it were not for the Americans, could subdue the isthmus In a fortnight. I would rather die for the honor and in the defence of the Integrity of my country than sit with hands folded and see her lose the isthmus. I will do all I can at Wash ington to effect a diplomatic arrangement, if such be possible. I know tho Bentlments of my countrymen." General Reyes today sent a cablegram to Bogota advising his government it was Impossible to reach any agreement with the Government of Panama, and hence Colombia's relations with that government were severed, and that he, accompanied by the other commissioners', was proceed ing to Washington to fulfill his mission. Do Not Desire to Join Panama. Questioned as to the rumor that tho De partments of Cauca and Antioquia were anxious to Join the Republic of Panama, General Reyes said: "The report of dissatisfaction In these departments is not only untrue, but I am. prepared to say the entire republic is united In its determination to restore tho Isthmus to the union." General Reyes, who was a candidate for the Presidency of Colombia, Issued a de cree dated at Saranqullla, November 16, addressed to the members'of the electoral college at Bogota, which said: "Having accepted a military mission, empowered with all Presidential faculties in almost all departments of the republic, at a moment when my country Is prepar ing for a Presidential election, I deem it my duty to relinquish my candidacy. Hence, I renounce Irrevocably, offering my services to my country in any other position-" General Reyes' attitude Thursday night, as Indicated by his remarks, was more or less bellicose. Though still, bellicose, he Is more hopeful today. He seems dis- I furhfifl. however, or the rapid march of events in the United States, and is fearful Congress may ratify the canal treaty with tho new republic He appears despondent over the general outlook for his mission. AMERICA WAITS ON PANAMA. Cabinet Decides She Must Ratify the Canal Treaty First. WASHINGTON, Nov. 20. Several subjects of interest and importance were considered at today's meeting of the Cabinet, which was attended by every member. Matters relating to the situation in Panama were the most im portant topics discussed. Tho Presi dent and Secretary Hay have decided, and the decision meets tho approval of the Cabinet, that tho existing govern ment of Panama must ratify tho canal treaty before action relating to its rati fication by the Senate is taken. The Administration has determined that there shall be no repetition of the fail ure of Coldmbla to complete the ratifi cation of the treaty after final action had been taken by tho United States Senate. The treaty will bo placed in the hands of tho Panama Commissioners now in Washington and by them it will be taken to Panama. This Government, it is anticipated, will ratify it promptly. It is expected that It will be returned to Washington bearing the seal of the Panama govern ment early in December. President Roosevelt will then transmit tho treaty to the Senate with a request for its ratification. Secretary Moody presented tho Cabi net some interesting details Just re ceived by him from Commander Hub bard, of tho cruiser Nashville, at Pan amu, concerning tho early phases of the revolution. They camo by mall and contained Important details not hereto fore known to the Administration. They will bo madb public soon. Portions of the President's annual message to Congress wero read, but nothing concerning them was made public. , CANAL TREATY MOST URGENT Panama Will Allow Matters of Gov ernment to Wait. WASHINGTON. Nov. 20. The commis sion fromPanama, accompanied by tho Panama Minister, 1L Philippe Bunau-Va-rllla, was received at the State Depart ment today by Secretary Hay. The ex changes, while informal, wero most cor dial, and were in English. Dr. Amador Informed tho Secretary that tho commlsslners had carefully inspected the Hay-Bunau-Varilla treaty, and de sired to take this opportunity of express ing their entire satisfaction with its terms. Dr. Amador assured the Secre tary that no time would be lost in Its ratification by the Panama Government. Ho then paid a tribute to the service which the Panama Minister had per formed in so promptly negotiating the convention. After these felicitations the Secretary and commissioners discussed tho future of the republic It was pointed out by the Minister that the Junta felt it must first accomplish the mission to which it was called by the entire peo plo of Panama, namely, ratify tho treaty, and that then it would turn its attention to the equally important though "less Immediate" work of estab lishing a mora detailed form of gov ernment. The Secretary expressed deep Interest In the future of the new state. This afternoon the President will re ceive the commission at tho White House Tho Stato Department today received a- cablegram from United States Min ister Thompson, dated at Petropolis yesterday, stating that the Brazilian Minister of Foreign Affairs had in formed him the Brazilian govern ment was ready to recognlzo tho new Republic of Panama whenever appli cation is mado In due form. Ambassa dor Tower, from Berlin, made a similar report as to the attitude of tho Ger man government toward Panama. It is now evident to tho State De partment that there will be no with holding of recognition by all of the powers, as their representatives seem to bo convinced of the stability of the now republic Not Likely to Assume Any of Debt. 'The earnest efforts of tho European holders of Colombian bonds to securo the assumption, by the new republic, of a portion of the foreign Indebtedness of Colombia has not failed to attract the attention of the commissioners, and the subject was broached at the talk at the State Department today. Tho first im pulse of the State Department officials was to urge the new republic to assume some share of this debt, on the ground that such a course tvas usual in cases of national separation. But It has now been represented that the bulk of the foreign indebtedness on Colombia is said to have been contracted before the adhesion of the Isthmus to the United States of Co lombia. The money was borrowed in tho period between 1S10 and 1S21, before the (Concluded on Page 7.) CENTRAL FIGURES IN GKNERAli U.OXARD WOOD, n r Senate Not Disposed to ' Rush Cuban Matter. WISH EARLY ADJOURNMENT To Pass the Bill Means Work Until December. DEMOCRATS READY TO 'QUIT Proposed Action Would Mean That'tho mterest of great financial Interests, Special Session of Senate as Well as Congress Failed to Do the Pleasure of President. WASHINGTON, Nov. 20. (Special.) Congress is in a stato of perplexity. It is desirous of bringing tho extraordinary session to an end before Thanksgiving, but today discovered definitely it could not ad journ before tho beginning of the regular session, December 7, If It is to fulfill the purposes for which it was called together, that of making the Cuban reciprocity treaty effective. Gossip that the measure would meet with determined opposition in tho Senate crystallized today in open declarations that while there would be no attempt to talk the bill to death, it was tho Inten tion of many members thoroughly to dis cuss It. Thl3 has given emphasis to the belief of the majority that tho bill cannot bo passed this session, and that time would bo gained by fixing a day for tak ing a vote about the middle of December and adjourning Wednesday. Speaker Cannon has been consulted. While he could enjoy a few days' rest, he contends It would not be fair to the House to take an early adjournment without final action on the bill now pending. Strong Influences aro being brought to bear upon him, but it is the belief tonight that he will "stay put." Should such action bo taken it would go down In history that an extraordinary session of the Senate, and an extra ses sion of Congress had failed to do what President Roosevelt has twice declared in special messages was an obligation on the part of the Government to tho Republic of Cuba. Tho minority In tho Senate will agree to a voto on tho Cuban reciprocity bill De- cember 19, if tho Republicans will agree to adjourn tho extra session of Congress . t- j j . rrii , , Dy Wednesday. Tnis conclusion was reached at a caucus of the Democratic Senators held this afternoon. It was fur ther agreed that no amendment would be offered to the bill unless it was first fa vorably acted upon by the caucus. N The Democratic Senators decided to con sider tho Cuban bill on its merits, and confine the discussion to the bill itself, without bringing In collateral questions. This means no tariff amendments will be offered, and that the tariff question will not be discussed. Tho session waa said to be quite har monious, and the decision reached was practically unanimous. It was stated after tho conference that the Democrats want it understood that in reaching this agreement they have not abandoned tho fight on the tariff, but they believe they can reach the tariff in some other way. SENATE REFERS THE BILL. Warm Debate as to the Proper Com mittee to Consider It. WASHINGTON, Nov. 20. The Senate held Its longest sitting of the session to day, beginning at noon and concluding at 3:13 P. M. Tho entire time was consumed In debating a motion to refer tho Cuban reciprocity bill to the committee on for eign relations. The political line was sharply drawn In the discussion, tho Re-X publicans advocating such reference, and ARMY - PROMOTION CASE NOW ACCOSEBL MAJOR the Democrats contending the measure should go to the committee on finance. The motion prevailed without division. Teller took occasion to correct pub lished reports that he has hopes of de feating tho bill, or that he Intends, un duly, to obstruct its consideration. Allison and Aldrich announced their willingness to have the bill go to tho foreign relations committee, but they united In an expression of opinion that such reference should form, no precedent for the reference of revenue bills in the future. Mr. Allison also denied thero was any purpose of revising tho tariff by reciprocity treaties. After tho disposition .of tho routine business, the Cuban bill was taken up, and a debate ensued on its reference to the committee. Mr. Cullom stated It had been tho cus tom to refer such bills to the committee on foreign relations. Bailey said he had no doubt the state ment was correct, but declared the prac tice was wrong. Ho said it should be' referred to tho committee on finances or relations with Cuba. Teller thought the bill should go to the committee on finance. He announced his Intention to oppose tho bill, but said he would not carry his opposition to the extent of seeking delay. Continuing, j Teller charged that the legislation is in and taking this fact Into consideration, in connection with the fact the measure I has the support of the Chief Executive, he knew there was little hope of securing tho defeat of tho bill. He based his op position to the bill on tho ground that its enactment into law would be a great Injury to the beet-sugar Interests. Aldrich, replying to a question by Teller.-sald the bill could not be properly amended, because tho effect of any ma terial amendment would be to kill the treaty, and good faith required the ap proval' of it. Concluding. Aldrich stated j u to be his opinion that the reciprocity enactments of thi3 country should bo by legislation, rather than by treaties. Allison said ho had no apprehension that the tariff system of the United States would be destroyed by an extended system of reciprocity ftreatles- Mltchell (Or.) declared ho would vote for tho bill, but announced his opposition to tho policy of consulting tho House on questions of treaty. Tho bill was then referred to the com mittee on foreign relations without di vision, and at 3:15 the Senate adjourned until Monday. INVITES CUBA TO BE STATE. Newlands Introduces a Resolution Providing for Annexation. WASHINGTON, Nov. 20. Senator New- lands, author of the resolution annexing Hawaii, today introduced a Joint resolu tion Inviting Cuba to become a state of the United States upon terms of equality with the states of the Union. The resolution provides that Porto Rico shall become a county or province of Cuba; that all present officers of Cuba shall retain their positions until their terms expire; that the $35,000,000 bonds of Cuba shall become tho bonds of the State of- Cuba, with- Interest reduced to 3 per cent, and 2 per cent to bo applied to a j sinking fund; that the present rural guard of Cuba shall be Incorporated into the ! airmr of tho TTnltpd Rtntpsr that tht money in the Cuban treasury shall be come the money of the State ' of Cuba. The resolution closes with the following declaration: "The foregoing resolution Is Inspired, not by a desire to annex forcibly, or to assert sovereignty over tho Island of Cuba, or to exercise any form of compulsion, but solely by a regard for the Interest of the two countries, and a conviction that the Interests of tho states composing the Federal Union and Cuba are identical, and they can bo administered by union under ono form of government, all shall be rep resented on equal terms and be governed by equal and undiscrimlnatlng laws In suring freedom of trade and equality of rights and privileges." To Protect Fur Seals of Alaska. WASHINGTON, Nov. 20. Senator Dil lingham today introduced si concurrent resolution providing that the Secretary of State request the government of Great Gritain to unite with the United States In a revision and amendment of the reg ulations now in force for the protection and preservation of fur seals of Alaska. It is declared by tha resolution that the present regulations have proved wholly insufficient to serve tho purpose for which they were created. House Holds Brief Session. WASHINGTON, Nov. 20. The House was in session but five minutes today. After the oath was administered to Claude Kltchln (Dem., N. C.) the House ad journed until Tuesday. AGITATING CONGRESS. ESTES G. RATIIBOXE, ACCUSER - ,i , ' m tj4 MERGER TO E Great Railroad Scheme , Given Up by Hill. RETURNTO OLD CONDITIONS Lines Will Have Separate Offices and Management. COURT TO BE SO INFORMED Northern Securities Company Will Surrender All of Its Rights Save That of Purchasing De sirable Securities. PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 20. President J. J. Hill, of tho Northern Securities Com pany, was In this city today and spent the greater part of the day in consulta tion with his attorney, John J. Johnson, going over the details of the corporation's appeal from the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals, which Is docketed to bo heard before the United States Supremo Court. In connection vith Mr. Hill's visit, tho Philadelphia Record will tomorrow print the following: "From an authority closo to 'Mr. Hill, It was learned that on the advice of coun sel it had been decided to surrender every right granted under the New Jersey cor poration law to the itforthern Securities Company, excepting that of purchasing such securities as the management may see fit to obtain from an Investment lew point. "'.the right to vote the stock In tho Great Northern, the Northern Pacific and the Chicago, Burlington & Qulncy Rail way Is to be renounced, as Is also tho right of the Securities concern to have any volco In tho management of thoso railroads. Tho Securities Company is to declare before the Federal Supreme Court that each of those big railroads Is to bo continued under separate managements. there Is to be no community of interests agreement between them; In fact, they are to be maintained as separate com panies, and each to have Individual man agement and offices as before the merger under the Securities- Company charter, which was obtained In New Jersey on No vember 10h 1S01. '"Tho meaning to this Is, according to one of the attorneys for tho Securities Company, that the Judgment of the Cir cuit Court of Appeals of April 3 last, de claring the merger void, is honored by the company, and it merely desires to hae the Supreme Court pronounce It a lawful corporation, in that all possible objections alleged to conflict with the United States anti-trust law havo been removed." CONTENTS OF TODAY'S PAPER. Panama. Colombia will mako war on the United States If sho cannot make terms to re gain Panama. Page 1. General Rees starts for America to begin; neeotlations. Paee 1. Panama rejects peace overtures made by, Colombian commission. Pago T. Congress. Senate may adjourn without taklnff a vot on tha Cuban bill. Page 1. Senate refers Cuban measure to committee on foreign relations after a lively debate. Page 1. Committee investigating charges against General Wood hears Major Rathbone and aubpenaes witnesses. Page 3. National. Idaho asks Hitchcock to reverse land de-. clslon which holds up irrigation projects, Pago 5. , Treasury Department favors moving cus toms headquarters of. Washington from Port Townsend. Page 5. District Attorney Grig3by, of Nome, replica to charges filed against him. Page S. Domestic Great railway merger Is to bo dissolved. Page 1. Tom Horn, the noted Wyoming murderer, dies game. Pago '2. Chicago street-car 3trlke is likely to be set tled today. Page S. Foreign. Italian sovereigns conclude their visit to, Great Britain. Pago 14. Santo Domingo is again shelled by the revo lutionists. Page 7. Sports. Brltt gets decision over Canole. Page 6. Washington defeats Nevada 2 to 0. Page 0. Portland wins from IiOs Angeles, 13 to 11. Page 6. Pacific Coast. Representative Johnson would have portage railway law repealod. Page 4. I. B. Saunders, of Buttevllle, not murdered. Page 5. State may lose heavily in rejection of swamp land claim. Page 4. Commercial. Weekly trade reviews. Page 13. Strong advance in wheat at Chicago. Page 13. Shocks at New York receive a. setback. Page 13. San Francisco produce quotations. Page 15. Portland and "Vicinity. Manager R. Koehler defends Southern Pa cific management. Page 11. Thomas O'Brien is robbod of $170 and left naked by hlghwajmen. Page 1C. President Elliott, of Northern Pacific, wIU arrive with party today. Page 10. National Grange to meet In Portland la 1004. Page 12, Executive Board will brook no delay in letting Morrison-street bridge contract. Page 10. Sheriff Storey's bill for expenses Incurred chasing bandits Is disputed by County Auditor. Page 10. Marine. Portland leads all Pacific Coast ports for ten months' wheat shipments Page 14. French bark will lose valuable charter by long passage. Page 14. Shipowners and exporters in a deadlock la this, joort. ..