THE MORNING- OREGONIAN, WEDNESDAY, ; SEPTEMBER 21, 1904.
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HAS BROKEN FAITH
Russia Objects to British
Thibetan Treaty.
TO LODGE GENERAL PROTEST
It Is Contended That Agreement Pro
vides for a Virtual Protectorate
nnd Is Restriction Upon Sov
ereignty of China.
ST. PETERSBURG, Sept. 20. Rus
sia maintains that Great Britain
has broken faith in the matter of the
Thibetan treaty, and Ambassador Benck
endorff has been instructed to lodge a sen
oral protest at the British Foreign Office.
According to the Russian view, as ex
plained to the Associated Press, Great
Britain's pledges to Russia regarding the
scope of the expedition only contemplated
the regulation of trade between India and
Thibet, and she disclaimed any purpose to
meddle with the international or politi
cal affairs of the country. Instead of so
doing, Russia holds a treaty was
forced upon the Thibetans which, goes
much further, creating a virtual protec
torate over the country. Moreover, It is
contended that the treaty is a restriction
upon the sovereignty of China, inasmuch
as while recognizing the sovereignty of
China by requiring her ratification, the
treaty once ratified transfers the sov
ereignty to Great Britain by compelling
Thibet to consult Great Britain in its
dealings with the other powers.
This Is considered J. De aimed directly
at Russia. The protest lodged in London
doubtless will be followed up by one at
Pekin against the ratification of the
treaty.
Great Britain is believed here to justify
her action on the ground that she only
agreed to confine herself to certain speci
fied limits contained in the assurances
given to Russia, if the Thibetans did not
oppose the British expedition.
Not Likely to Notice Protest.
As a matter of fact, little hope is en
tertained in official circles here that the
Russian protests will be heeded either by
Great Britain or China, as Russia Is not
in a position to make an issue. The gen
eral feeling is that Great Britain has
profited by Russia's preoccupation In the
war to make her position In Thibet se
cure. Therefore, the chief importance of
the protest at this time Is to serve notice
that Russia does not acquiesce In Great
Britain's Thibetan programme and that
she will feel herself at liberty to reopen
the question when her hands are again
free.
PRE8S IS MUCH IRRITATED.
It Bitterly Complains Britain- Has
Gone Beyond Her Promises.
ST. PETERSBURG, Sept. 20. With
the arrival here of the full text
of the British treaty with Thibet, the Irri
tation of the Russian press at its sweep
ing character Is more pronounced. The
Russ, which Is now considered especially
to reflect the views of the Foreign Office,
bitterly complains that Great Britain has
gone beyond her promises concerning the
expedition by acquiring a virtual pro
tectorate over Thibet, whereas she had
pledged herself merely to regulate trade
relations between India and Thibet. In
stead, the paper declares, Great Britain j
has Imposed upon Thibet onerous terms i
which give her a monopoly, forbidding
Thibet, without Great Britain's consent,
to enter Into relations with the outside
world.
The Russ foresees that the occupation
of the Chumbl "Valley by the British will
be prolonged even after the payment of
the Indemnity and express surprise at
China playing into the hands' of Great
Britain in deposing the Dalla Lama nd
appointing In his stead a protege of
Great Britain.
In conclusion, the Russ says signifi
cantly: "The proclamation of the British pro
tectorate must be regarded as an accom
plished fact, but whether it will be real
and lasting must depend upon future
events in Central Asia."
The sensational articles in the British
press about the alleged Russo-German se
cret understanding regarding the Far
East have not attracted much attention
here. "While a feeling exists that Ger
many is displaying a friendly spirit, it is
denied in. responsible quarters that she
has overstepped the bounds of neutrality
In any particular. The existence of a se
cret treaty between Russia and Germany
are attributed here to the memory of the
part which Germany, with France and
Russia, played in compelling Japan to
abandon the Shimonoseki treaty concluded
between Japan and China as the result
of the war between those two countries
ten years ago.
The Novoe Vremya this morning in a
sarcastic editorial expresses surprise at the
fact that the British newspaper cor
respondents have been so slow in discov
ering that Germany is helping Russia, ad
ding: (
"Both Great Britain and the United
States ought to follow the example of
Germany, which realized at the outset the
identity of her Interests In the Far East
with those of Russia."
The Novosti undertakes the defense of
the German shippers who are supplying
British coal to Russian warships, without
which the Russian Baltic fleet could not
go to the Far East, pointing out that the
rules of neutrality are applicable to states
and not to Individuals, adding:
"We are entitled to expect that" individ
uals will be ,left free to act as our' pur
veyors." No Idea of Permanent Occupation.
LONDON, Sept 20. No notification by
Russia of her refusal to recognize the
validity of the Anglo-Thibetan treaty has
yet reached the Foreign Office, though
it is well -understood in diplomatic circles
that the St Petersburg authorities object
to article 9, which gives Great Britain
practically suzerainty over the affairs of
the Chinese province, and to the provision
that the British occupation of the Chumbl
Valley shall continue In case the indem
nity Is not paid.
The Foreign Office here evidently does
not apprehend an objection from any
other power, and reiterates that the as
surance given to the United States that
there will be no permanent occupation of
any portion of Thibetan territory will' be
observed.
BATTLE-AT HAND.
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strike before the first week in October.
The Japanese are endeavoring to proceed
slowly but surely.
During the fighting In August, the at
tmpt to capture KIkwan Mountain cost
':p Japanese an entire regiment This
s utement has been absolutely confirmed,
and indicates the monumental pro
portions of the task which the Japanese
have set for themselves In attempting to
capture the fortress, whl6h Is composed
ui many zoris equany strong.
NAVAL BATTLE EXPECTED SOON
Russia Expects Her Few Ships at
Port Arthur to Sally Forth.
ST. PETERSBURG, Sept 21 (1:06 A. M.)
Interest is again concentrated upon Port
Arthur, owing to the receipt from for
eign sources of news that a general storm
ing of the fortifications there has begun.
A few belated telegrams from General
Stoessel, the commander at Port Arthur,
published Tuesday afternoon, recording
the repulse of the Japanese in continued
attacks, strengthen confidence In the abil
ity of the defenders to hold out despite
the furious onslaughts made on them. The
last attack mentioned by General Stoessal
took place the night of September 14, and
was directed against redoubt No. 8, which
protects the water supply of the city. The
redoubt is about two miles beyond the
line of permanent forts, and the attack
upon this shows that the Japanese were
not then within striking distance of the
main fortress.
Reports from Shanghai that some of the
defenses had fallen into the hands of the
Japanese as a result of a general assault
September 20 are not confirmed from Rus
sian sources.
The telegrams brought to Chefoo by
Prince Radzlwill have not yet reached
the "War Office. It is understood that
these dispatches contain details of the
landing of strong Japanese reinforcements
at Dalny, which would tend to confirm
the belief that It is the Intention of the
Japanese to storm the fortress, and thai
the warships will probably take part in
the attack. In this event, Rear-Admlral
Wlren's division will doubtless go out and
engage tHe Japanese fleet
All Russia Is anxiously awaiting news
from the beleagured garrison. Public
feeling has been, aroused to a high tension
by a dreadful picture given by Prince
Radzlwill of the sufferings of the Russian
army there.
WILL NOT HARASS COMMERCE
Russia Wifl Assure America Sho Has
No Desire to Stop Ships.
ST. PETERSBURG, Sept 21 (12:45 A.
M.) Russia's position on the matter of
contraband will be officially promulgated
in the form of decisions of the Admiralty
Court in the cases of tho Calchas, Arabia
and Allan ton, when they come up on
appeal.
" Professor De Martens, president of the
commission which decided what should
constitute contraband according to the
Russian views, will appear on behalf of
the government, thus practically Insuring
the acceptance of the principles formu
lated by the commission. As he will be
In possession of the American and Brit
ish notes, the contentions of those gov
ernments will be practically before the
court Russia's position has been au
thoritatively stated to the Associated
Press as follows:
"Russia does not desire to interfere
with the United States' legitimate com
merce with Japan, but she has the right
to and must protect herself as far as
possible against shipments which may
aid the enemy in prosecuting the war."
MORE SHIPS FOR BALTIC FLEET
Squadron, However, Cannot Reach
Far East Before 'Next Spring.
BERLIN. Sept 2L The correspondent of
the Lokal Anzeiger has telegraphed from
Reval to his paper an Interview with
"Vice-Admiral Rojestvensky, in command
of the Russian BalticFleet in the course
of which the Admiral declares that he
expects three additional vessels before
long, and with that augmented squadron,
after necessary maneuvers, he will leave
for the Far East The correspondent dimly
Intimates that the arrival of this squad
ron at Vladivostok need not be expected
before Spring.
Germany Wants Nations to Confer.
BERLIN, Sept 21. It is learned that
Germany is anxious to call an interna
tional conference for the purpose of de
ciding on new rules regarding the rights
of neutral in time of war. Germany is
positively anxious that the Russian-rule
that cotton is contraband shall be pro
nounced Illegal. It Is considered disas
trous to the cotton trade.
Attack Is Resumed.
SHANGHAI, Sept 20. The general at
tack on Port Arthur, which began yes
terday -and in which the Japanese fleet is
co-operating, -was resumed this morning.
The Japanese captured two important
forts on either side of Sueiszeylng, north
of Port Arthur.
C&AUK SEEKS PBESIDEKT.
Insane Man Headed for Sagamore
Hill Apprehended by Officers.
OYSTER BAT, Sept 20. A man who is
regarded by the Secret Service officials
and by the authorities of Oyster Bay as
a dangerous crank was apprehended here
today. He is J. E. Reeves, a medium
sized, roughly attired man, about 40 years
old. He was making his way to Saga
more Hill when he was arrested. He told
Officer Tyree, who apprehended him, that
he wanted to see the President on Im
portant business.
Believing from the man's manner that
he was Insane, Officer Tyree took him be
fore Justice Frank for examination. To
the Justice Reeves said that six years
ago ho died In a Jersey City hospital and
went to heaven in an automobile. While
there he received an Important message
for President Roosevelt which he was
directed to deliver personally. Ho re
fused to 6ay what the nature of the mes
sage was, as he declared he -could com
municate it to nobody but the President
He declared to tho Justice, however, that
he had written a book on his experiences
in heaven, which he desired to have pub
lished, as he was satisfied millions could
be made out of it The President, he
said, undoubtedly would join with him in
securing the publication of the work, and
that was one reason" why he wished to
have a talk with him.
Reeves, who talked as If he had enjoyed
some educational advantages, said that he
was a resident of Baltimore. He had In
his pockets $2 in cash and some unimport
ant papers, but no weapons.
Justice Franklin, after the examination,
being convinced that the man "was Insane
and very likely dangerous, deputized one
of the Secret Service men to take him
to Mlneola, where a .formal Inquiry Into
his mental condition will be held.
Reeves was later examined as to his
sanity at the Nassau County Jail In Mln
eola by two physicians and declared In
sane. Not Known to Baltimore Police.
BALTIMORE. Sept 20. The name of J:
E. Reeves does not appear in the Balti
more city directors', and he Is not known
to the local police.
KING PETES. IS CROWNED.
No Untoward Incident Occurs at
Belgrade.
BELGRADE. Servla, Sept. 21. The cor
onation of King Peter took place this
morning. No untoward Incident occurred.
BELGRADE. Servia, Sept 20. King
Peter has received a personal letter from
Emperor Nicholas, written In a very
friendly tone. The representative of
Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria at the coro
nation of King Peter here tomorrow, ar
rived at Belgrade today, accompanied by
400 Bulgarians.
All the street decorations have been
ruined by rain, which continues to fall.
The coronation postage stamps, bearing
In double relief the heads of King Peter
and his grandfather, Karagcorge, founder
of the Karageorgevltch dynasty, with the
years 1804 and 1904, were issued today.
Blesses Admiral Skyrdloff.
VLADIVOSTOK. Sept 20. The Hermit
from Mount Athos, with the Holy Image
of the Mother of God, has conferred his
blessing upon Vlce-Admlral Skrydloff and
the ships of his squadron.
IN ANNUAL REUNION
krmy of Cumberland Veterans
at Indianapolis.
PROMINENT MEN SPEAK
Roosevelt, in a Letter, Declares Na
tion Owes Men of '61 a Debt It
Can v Never Repay Parker
Also Sends Greetings.
INDIANAPOLIS, Sept 20. To tho
bugle notes of "assembly," gray-haired
veterans of tho Civil "War assembled
in tho Claypool Auditorium tonight for
the public exercises which marked tho
closing day's session of the thirty-fifth
annual reunion of the Society of the
Army of tho Cumberland, At 8 o'clock
General H. V. Boynton, of "Washington.
D. C, president of the society, called
the meeting- to order. General Boyn
ton read letters from President Roose
velt, Whitelaw Reid and Judge Alton
B. Parker.
A burst of cheers followed the read
ing of the letters.
"The Grand Army of the Republic,"
the subject of an address by Commander-in-Chief
Blackmar, of the G.
A. R., elicited great applause. General
C. H. Grosvenor, of Ohio, also spoke.
The exercises closed with the singing of
"The Star-Spangled Banner."
The letter of President Roosevelt was
as follows:
"Oyster Bay, N. T., Aug. 30, 190.
My Dear General Boynton: Permit me,
through you, to extend my hearty good!
wishes to the Society of the Army of
the Cumberland at its reunion In Indi
anapolis. I only wish It were in my
power to be present
Noteworthy Record of Society.
"Tho record of the Society of the
A'rmy of the Cumberland is indeed
noteworthy. Three of its members
were Presidents of the United States
Grant, Garfield and Harrison. Four
commanded tho Army' after the Civil
-Var Grant, Sheridan, Sherman and
Schoeld. Two reached tho Supreme
Court Matthews and Harlan. You
have had many members In the Cabi
net, in the Senate and in the House of
Representatives, one of them, General
Kelfer, becoming Speaker of the House.
"For this exceptional record, you are
entitled to the respect and admiration
of your countrymen; but after all,
the groat claim, the undying claim,
that you have upon all the people of
this Nation rests upon tho fact that
all of you from the Major-General to
the private did your full part in that
great brotherhood of men who formed
the Union Army from 1S61 to 1865, and
who during those four years rendered
not only tp our people; but to all man
kind the greatest service which it was
given to any men of the 19th century
to render. The men who served In the
great Civil War left to their children
and their children's children, unto the
remotest generation, not merely a re
united country, not merely the sense
of belonging to a Nation which has
before it a future so vast that even its
most loyal sons can hardly venture to
anticipate it; but you left to them also
the memory of the way In which that
formidable army of fighting men, when
once tne war was ended, turned forth
with to the pursuits of peace and
showed themselves to be good citizens
at home just as they had shown them
selves good soldiers at the front
"In any gieat crisis of war, this Na
tion must rely mainly upon Its volun
teer soldiers and the veterans of the
Civil "War have left us forever the
model of what such a soldiery should
be. TVe of the younger generation owe
you a debt greater than we can ever
ipay, alike for the lessons you taught
In war and for the lessons you taught
In peace."
"With the heartiest regards, and with
every cordial wish for the success of your
reunion, believe me, very -faithfully yours,
"THEODORE ROOSEVELT."
Letter of Judge Parker.
Judge Parker sent the following letter:
"General H. V. Boynton, President of
the Society of the Army of the Cumber
land, Indianapolis:
"Rosemount Esopus, N. Y.. Aug. 3L
General H. V. Boynton. My Dear Sir: I
very much regret that It Is Impossible
for me to attend the 32d annual reunion
of the Society of the Army of the
Cumberland. "Will you be kind enough to
convey to the, society assurances of my
regret and very grateful appreciation.
Very truly yours,
"ALTON B. PARKER."
The nominating committee made its re
port during the afternoon session. The
following officers were chosen:
President H. V. Boynton, "Washington,
D. C; corresponding secretary, Major
John Tweedale, U. S. A., "Washington;
recording secretary. Colonel John "W.
Steele, Oberlln, O.;. treasurer-general,
Frank A. Smith, U. S. A.
The vice-presidents include Colonel M.
H. Fitch, Colorado, and Captain C. O.
Tannehlll, Kansas.
ODDFELLOWS ELECT" OFFICERS
Contest for Deputy Grand Sire
Proves a Spirited One.
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 20. The Sov
ereign Grand Lodge, Independent Order of
Oddfellows, elected officers today as fol
lows: Grand sire, Robert E. "Wright, Allen
town; deputy grand sire, E. S. Conway,
Chicago: grand scribe, J. Frank Grant
Baltimore (re-elected); grand treasurer,
M. Richard Mlckle, Philadelphia (re
elected. There was a spirited contest for the of
fice of deputy grand sire. On the second
ballot E. S. Conway was elected with a
vote of 102, as against 57 votes cast for
John L. Nolan, of Tennessee.. On the
first ballot the lists stood: E. a Conway,
SS: John L. Nolan 59; "W. L. Kuykendall,
Wyoming, 3S; J. S. Hoagland, Nebraska,
6. The two lower candidates were with
drawn. The other officers will be appointed by
the new grand sire and their names will
be announced on Saturday.
The selection of the next meeting-place
of the Sovereign Grand Lodge went over
until tomorrow.
The remainder of today's session was.
consumed In tho reading of the reports of
committees.
A reception was tendered Grand Sire
Goodwin tonight It was a full-dress
function.
Grand SIre-clect "Wright who is 111 at
his home in Allentown, Pa., will be In
stalled at his home by Past Grand Sire T.
C. Campbell, of London, Ontario, next
Saturday, while the Sovereign Grand
Lodge Is Installing the rest of the officers
here.
Little legislation of public importance is
In prospect for the remaining sessions of
this week. The two most important mat
ters will be the oft-revived amendments
to the constitution to admit youths of 18
years to membership as Oddfellows, And
the other to admit persons of half or
quarter of Indian blood. It is generally
thought that both will be defeated. In
his address Grand Sire Goodwin declared
there are now 1,436,102 members of the In
dependent Order of Oddfellows, 284.651 of
them being women in the Rebekah lodges,
which also have men as members. He
announced "that during the last two years
there has been an Increase in membership
of 151,000 men and 60,000 women, and that
the aggregate relief funds expended since
the order was founded in 1821 is $100,735,-034.
MAY SHAKE TTTT.T,.
(Continued From First Paso.)
which the Republican National Adminis
tration was drasticaly arraigned, and
Governor Odell severely criticised, espe
cially for his acceptance of the dual role
of Governor of the state and chairman of
the Republican State Committee; com
mittees on permanent organization and i
resolutions were appointed, and the con
vention took a recess until 11 A. M. to-,
morrow. ' !
For the rest it has been a day of re- j
mltting conferences and of rumors of
many kinds. In which no less than seven
men had been placed at tho head of tfle j
speculative tickets:
Edward M. Grout Controller of Greater j
New York.
"Edward M. Shepard, of Brooklyn.
Assemblyman George M. Palmer, of
Schoharie County.
Supreme Court Justice D. C. Herrlck.
of "Albany. j
"William B. Hornblower, of New York.
Mayor George B. McClellan,' of New
York.
Ex-Secretary of "War Daniel S. Lamont
of New York. j
Mr. Lamont is thus far only a spec- i
ulatlve figure in the situation.
The subject of the remainder of the
ticket has been almost entirely eclipsed
in the Interest centered upon tho Gov
ernorship. Here is the attitude of the most promi
nent leaders as summed up by one of
those who has been in close consultation
with all of those in whose power largely
lies the nomination of Governor.
Senator Hill is for the man who will
unite the convention' and bring success to
the party.
Mr. Sheehan is supposed to bo for
Shepard, but on account of his close re
lations to Judge Parker, refrains from
giving expression to his views, even to
his political friends.
Leader Murphy, of Tammany Hall, is
against both Grout and Shepard, but less
opposed to the latter than to the former.
Senator McCarren Is for Grout and de
clares that he will be able to nominate
him.
As usual Mr. HIU has been the most
active of the busy politicians assembled
at Saratoga. Conferences have occupied
him all day. He did not attend the con
vention session.
Senator McCarren and Mr. Murphy had
no direct dealings with each other, but
their lieutenants were very active, and
the importance of their respective influ
ences upon the convention was In evi
dence in the degree of. attention attracted
to their movements. The platform- will
not be ready for Its final form until just
before the convention meets at 11 o'clock
tomorrow morning.
There will be no contests In the con
vention relating either to organization or
credentials.
A few minutes before U o'clock "William
Sheehan said:
"Any guess made tonight as to the
nominee may prove wrong In the morning.
I am hoping for a harmonious decision
soon."
"With Tammany?" asked some one.
""With Tammany in," replied Mr.
Sheehan.
All this lime conferences were In prog
ress wherever a leader had his headquar
ters, and always came at the end the same
answer: "Nothing settled."
Such talk as eddied around the corridors
at midnight were all to the effect that
Grout would be the nominee, but Senator
McCarren was the only one of the lead
ers who would say so. .
Parker Pays Attention to Crops.
ESOPUS, N. Y., Sept 20. Judge Par
ker today has been In close touch with
political advisers who are in attend
ance upon the State Convention at Sar
atoga. Every few minutes messengers
were seen to be climbing the hill from
the telegraph office to the Judge's
house. The operator who handles
Judge Parker's personal telegrams was
busy most of the day, but In spite of
the many messages the candidate found
time to Issue orders to his men con
cerning the harvesting of the crops.
There were no political callers at Rose
mount today, and the Judge took a
long horseback ride.
TAWNEY IS RENOMINATED.
Congressman Bede Also Successful in
Minnesota Primaries.
ST. PAUL, Sept 20. Primary elections
under the direct vote system were held
throughout the state today for selection of
party nominees for Congressmen and coun
ty and In some Instances municipal offices.
The Democrats made no Congressional
nominations In the Fourth or Ninth Dis
tricts. The returns up to midnight show
the nomination of the following candidates
for Congress:
First Dlstrlct-J. A. Tawney, Republi
can; H. C. Nelson, Democrat
Second District J. P. Jones, Democrat
Third District C. R. Davis, Republican;
J. V. Cravens, Democrat
Fourth District F. C. Stevens, Repub
lican. Sixth District Cleveland Vandyke, Dem
ocrat Seventh District A. J. Volstead, Repub
lican; A. J. Drlscoll, Democrat
Eighth District J. A. Bede, (Republican;
Martin Hughes. Democrat.
Ninth District Halvor Steenerson, Re
publican. The results of the Republican primaries
in the Second and Sixth Districts are In
doubt.
Palma Will Protect America.
HAVANA, Sept 20. Minister Squlers
had an Interview today with President
Palma regarding legislation by which it
is proposed to put sugar-grinding and
other machinery on the free list. As a
result of the conference, It is probable
that the bill will be so amended as to
protect the United States In her rights
under the reciprocity treaty.
President Palma gave Mr. Squlers as
surances that he would not approve of
any legislation inimical to the reciprocity
treaty. It is expected the bill will be re
considered by the Senate committee.
Wind Storm at Oskaioosa.
DES MOINES, la.. Sept 20. A terrific
wind, rain and hall storm has damaged
many thousand dollars worth of prop
erty at Oskaioosa. The building occu
pied by Spencer's wholesale grocery
firm was demolished, the Illinois Cen
tral Depot was unroofed, and practi
cally all the" business houses were dam
aged more or less severely. Reports
from other parts of the state Indicate
the severity xt the storm. At Albla
the hall was said to be five Inches
deep.
Killing Frost at Grand Forks.
GRAND FORKS, N. D., Sept 20. The
first killing frost of tho season visited
this locality last night Tho tempera
ture was at the freezing point and Ice
was formed on all exposed water. Cut
corn was killed and a large quantity
of flax. There Is still some green
wheat and this will be. good for noth
ing but fodder.
British Ship Not Seized.
MADRID, kSept. 20. Official denial is
made of the story printed In the Corre
spondence yesterday under date .of Bilbao
that a Russian cruiser had been seen off
Cape St Marie and she had fired two
shots and taken possession of a merchant
vessel supposed to be a British steam
ship. Warships Bought. by Russia at Libau
ST. PETERSBURG, Sept. 20. It Is re
ported here that four warships purchased
from Argentine have arrived at Libau.
IDE OF BARRETT
Panama Will Insjst Upon Diplo
matic Negotiations.
APPLIES TO ALL QUESTIONS
High American Officials Are Be
lieved to Be Criticising Minister '
for His Activity Which Led
' to Republic's Attitude.
SPECIAL CABLE TO THE ORBGONIAN.
PANAMA, Sept 20. The friction exist
ing between United States Minister Bar
rett and Governor Davis, relative to the
manner in which certain questions per
taining to the administration and im
provement of the canal zone are to be
solved, has resulted in a declaration in
sisting that all these questions shall be
treated throughout diplomatic channels.
This course the government of Panama
will Insist upon as long as the legations
here and at Washington exist The dec
laration amounts to an official objec
tion to any attempt to have these ques
tions settled by direct negotiations with
Governor Davis or Admiral "Walker, the
chairman of the Canal Commission.
This decision Is practically due to the
activity of Minister Barrett who has
right along held that the dealings of the
United. States with Panama should be of
a diplomatic character. The Minister de
nies, however, that any friction exists be
tween himself and Governor Davis or Ad
miral "Walker. It Is believed, nevertheless,
that Mr. Barrett is criticized in official
circles for activity which has led to the
Isthmian government's present attitude.
Panama government circles are elated
over Minister Barrett's Intention to go
to "Washington in. the near future for the
purpose of talking these matters over with
President Roosevelt It is asserted that
Mr. Barrett intends to represent to the
President that It lg bad policy to treat
Panama as though tho country was not
capable of expressing an opinion as to the
canal zone.
REIGN OF TERROR
IS OVER
Automobiles Will All Bo Numbered
and Victims "Will Havo Short Cut
to Revenge. '
PUT the black-bordered handkerchief In
the cedar, closet and drop a final tear,
for the automobile numbers have arrived
and hereafter men who are run down can
pick themselves up, gaze after the dis
appearing auto and determine the number
of their slayer in time to make a dying
statement
No more shall bloody autos whirl by
with a snort and a toot confident that all
machines look alike to the stricken vic
tim. Each puff cart .will hereafter have a
number attached to the stern just over
the rudder a number four inches tall and
very broad. Each number will be regis
tered with the dispenser of licenses and
the name of the man who owns and oper
ates the chugging Pluto car will be en
tered opposite the number. The weary
pedestrian who goes home at midnight
after an extra session in the office, who
gains the center of a street in time to
see a smoke-and-flame-breathlng Chinese
dragon bearing down upon him from star
board, who has not even time to utter a
prayer for mercy before he is struck down
In the prime of life this present-day mar
tyr has evolved a scheme whereby he may
retaliate, and the retaliation promises to
bo a thing of joy.
The numbers were ordered of a local
firm over two months ago. The local firm
sent a rush order to the parent house In
Baltimore. The parent house rushed
things so greatly that the numbers ar
rived yesterday and License Inspector
Hutchinson Is now ready to Issue the tags
to those who own the coal-oil surreys.
As the ordinance demanding the tag on
the auto Is In force and It Is necessary
that the evil be obliterated as speedily
as possible, all automobllLsts will be noti
fied to secure their numbers forthwith.
There Is one tag in the set which is ex
pected to cause trouble. It is numbered
13. To risk life and limb In an auto Is bad
enough, but to do It In an auto numbered
When Health, Strength and
Even Life Are at Stake.
DON'T BE
SKEPTICAL
MUNYON
Has Proved the Value of His
Remedies In a Million Homes.
I can well afford to Ignore the petty
jealousy, professional spleen and the Ig
norance which is back of the statements
which now and then make their appear
ance as a means of belittling the un
matchable values of my remedies and
preparations, and It Is well forHhe sick
and the ailing if they Ignore them, too.
As a matter of fact In the compound
ing of these remedies and preparations
is concentrated the knowledge and suc
cessful researches of the brightest med
ical minds that the century has pro
duced, and those who make false state
ments know It Every great discoverer
who has contributed to the welfare and
progress of the world and the well
being of the people has been assailed
and misrepresented. "Why should I be
excepted?
There Is nothing experimental about my
preparations. Years ago they passed that
stage and countless thousands have tes
tified that they have found health through
their use.
There are no "cure alls" among them,
but ray list of remedies contains a sep
arate cure for each disease. That Is why
they are called homo remedies, or the
"family doctor," as they are frequently
termed by those who depend upon them
absolutely to keep the household In good
health. MUNYON.
Clerk of the Board of Public Works Cured
by Paw-Paw.
R. J. Shields, of Poughkeepsle. N. Y., is
one of the best known men. In eastern New
York, especially In political circles. He
says that Munyon's Paw-Paw straightened
out a balky stomach, restored his appetite,
brought him good sleep and made him a
well man. He says it is a wonderful
medicine.
Munyon's Rheumatism Cure has cured
more cases of rhuematlsm than all other
rhuematlsm remedies combined.
Munyon's Kidney Cure has saved hun
dreds from Bright's Disease and never
fails to heal and help ailing kidneys.
Munyon's Paw-Paw Laxative Pills keep
the liver In healthy action, and positively
cure constipation, biliousness. Jaundice and
all other ailments arising from a torpid
liver.
Ask any druggist for Munyon's Maga
zine and Guide to Health. They are free,
but are worth their weight In gold.
Munyon's "Witch Hazel Soap makes the
skin soft as velvet His "Witch Hazel
Skin Food and Talcum Powder should be
used by every woman who Is anxious to
have a clear skin and clear complexion.
For sale everywhere.
. . ,
13 Is 'something which will make the brav
est heart quail with fear and dread. The
numbers will be. issued in order, however,
and the thirteenth man to appear at the
office of the Inspector- will have to take
his chances or consign his smoke buggy
to the junk pile.
HAS TO LEAP FOB HER LIKE
Japanese Woman Fights With China
man, Then Jumps From Window.
After fighting 15 minutes for her life,
Kldl, the Japanese woman living at 66
South Fourth street, jumped through a
second-story window at 2 o'clock this
morning and rah half-naked to the police
station to tell her story. "When she ran
Into the Captain's office she fell exhaust
ed to the floor and almost fainted. Her
face was horribly beaten, and Bhe had
been choked and kicked in the side.
Details of the affair could not be
learned, because the woman was too hys
terical to talk Intelligently to Ah Sing,
the Chinese "interpreter, who was called
Into service by Captain Bailey. It de
veloped, however, that a Chinaman named
Chong Shu had entered the house In
which the woman lives and commanded
her to open the door, telling her that he
wanted to see her. She refused, being
afraid that the Celestial would harm her.
He commanded her a- second time to open
the door, and when she again hefused, he
beat the door in and grasped the woman
by the hair. She screamed for help, and
he began to choke her. He threw her on
tho floor and kicked her in the side re
patedly. The other Chinese and Japanese
In the neighborhood were aroused, but
apparently were unable to locate the
trouble before Chong Shu had stopped the
woman's cries by choking her.
For fully 15 minutes the man and wom
an fought Finally KIdi made her way to
the window, pushed her assailant aside
and Bprang through the window 25 feet
to the pavement below. She wrenched
her foot badly, as she fell, but In spite of
the pain ran to the police station, where
she ran into the Captain's office and fell
exhausted on the floor. Her throat was
badly swollen where she had been choked.
She semed to be In pain, and complained
of her side, where she said Chong Shu
kicked her. Her face was beaten and' one
eye entirely closed. She was badly
bruised about the breast
Officers were sent out in search of
Chong Shu as soon as It was learned
through an interpreter that he was the
guilty party. The woman claimed that
she did not know why Chong Shu at
tacked her. She said that she was asleep
when she first heard him at the door, and
thinking that he had been drinking, told
him to go away. "When he persisted In
remaining, she grew alarmed. After the
door was burst open, he rushed straight
at her and began to beat and choke her.
She alleges that he did not once explain
why he was so treating her. She was no
match for the man, and all attempts to
get away from him were futile until dur
ing the scuffle they neared an open win
dow. Kldl took no second thought but
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sprang through tho window to the ground
and ran to the police station for protec
tion. CONDON HOTEL DESTROYED.
Young Woman Gives Alarm That
Saves Guests' Lives.
CONDON, Or., Sept. 20. The three
storySummlt Hotel, owned by Dan M.
Rlnehart, was totally destroyed by fire
about 2:30 this morning, the blaze origi
nated from unknown cause in the kitchen.
Circuit Court is in session here, and the
town Is filled with guests, all of whom es
caped without injury. Incendiarism is
possibly responsible for the blaze.
Miss Graham, who was sleeping In a
room above the kitchen, was aroused by
smoke and gave the first alarm In time
to get everyone awakened. Mr. -Rlne-hart's
loss is 55000, with $2300 Insurance.
Across the street from the Summit Ho
tel, a dwelling house, owned by W. A.
Darling, was destroyed, but all the con
tents were saved. Mr. Darling has $500
Insurance on the house. There was no
wind, a circumstance which probably
saved other buildings, as burning shingles
were scattered everywhere.
Chicago Merchant.
CHICAGO, Sept 20. Robert S. Scott se
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Carson, Pirle, Scott & Co., died at his
home In Lakeside today.
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