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VOL. XLIV. NO. 13,723. PORTLAND, OBEGON, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1904. PRICE FIVE CENTS. PARTY Republicans Are Ready to -Revise Tariff. FAIRBANKS STATES POLICY Investigation Must Prove Changes Are Necessary. RECIPROCITY IS ESSENTIAL Vice-Presldent-Elect Discusses Issue at Length In Address Before Bos ton Home Market Club Other Noted Men Speak. The Bepubllcan party has revlssd tariff chJules In the past -when revision was essential, and it will nwt hesitate in the future to subject them to careful scru tiny and alteration. that our protectlx-e system may be Just In its operation. Whenever change of schedules is essen tial In the public Interest the alteration will be made: It will be made advisedly; it will be made, not In response to mere sentiment, but agreeably to sound eco nomic necessity. Any other policy Is obviously unwise and disturbing In Its tendency. Extract from peech of Sen ator Fairbanks. BOSTON, Dec. 1. Before an audience of more than 3000 people Vlcc-Presldent-elect Fairbanks, of Indianapolis, defined the attitude -of the Republican Adminis tration on the tariff question at the an nual banquet of the Home Market Club Jn Mechanics' Hall tonight. Among the other guests were Gqvernor John L. Bates, of Massachusetts; ex-Secretary of the Navy John x. Long; Dr. W. H. Mon tague, of Toronto, a Privy Councilor of the Dominion of Canada; Governor-elect John McLane, of Now Hampshire, and Governor-elect Henry G. Roberts of Con necticut. The speakers were Senator Fairbanks, Governor Bates, Mr. Long and Do Montague. Ex-Gorigressraan Robert T. Davis, of Fll dtiver, president tfl. the club, -as tSfetmfcpfer. Ittaothe' opShnig address, and In referring to the principle of pro tec-, tlve tariff -which Is fostered "by the Homo Market Club, said the leading members of th"e National House of Representatives and Senate would soon confer with the Administration on the subject of tariff revision. "And," he added, "we are willing to stand on their judment as to the time and nature of such revision." Telegrams of regret were received from President Roosevelt and. the Mas sachusetts Senators. President Roose 'elt's message follows: "I regret extremely that I cannot be with you. I congratulate you on having the Vice-President-elect as your guest. I wish you a most enjoyable evening." Words of Fairbanks. Vice-President-elect Fairbanks in his Epeech said: The expansion of our foreign commerce under Republican policies and Republican Adminis tration Is conclusive evidence of the fact that the Republican policies are not restrictive, ao far as our foreign trade is concerned. In 1800. our exports of manufactured products to other countries amounted to only $102,-000,000, while last year they reached the enormous sum of $452,000,000. We have been rapidly Increas ing our wealth through our .foreign commerce. The balance of trade Is greatly in our favor. From the beginning of George "Washington's first Administration to "William McKlnleys first term, the net balance rn favor of the United States was $3S3,00O;O00; since the beginning of President McKlnley's first term until March, 1904, the net balance In favor of the United States was upwards of $3,500,000,000. It would Mem the part of wisdom to hold fast to those measures and the Administration of public af-. fairs under which such gratifying and unparal leled results have been accomplished. "While the tariff question Is an old one, It Is of continual and vital interest. It must not be overthrown or surrendered, either by igno rance or prejudice; it must be maintained by education, by intelligent discussion. Changes When They Are Necessary. The Republican party has revised tariff sched ules In the past when revision was essential, and It will not hesitate in the future to subject them to careful scrutiny and alteration, so that our protective system may be just In its operation. "Whenever change of schedules is essential in the public interest, the alteration wilt be made; it will be made advisedly; It will be made, not in response to mere senti ment, but agreeably to sound economic neces sity. . Any other policy Is obviously unwie and disturbing In Its tendency. The Republican party adheres to the doctrine of commercial treaties of reclprocty which tend te expand our commerce and develop American Industry and the Interest of American labor and capital. It holds to the reciprocity which Is the "handmaiden of protection," but not to that which is but another form of free trade, and which Is hostile to the protective system. President McKinley has txen quoted by the enemies of protection as favoring tie Demo cratic system of reciprocity. The text of his ,'ast great speech gives denial to such preten sions. His utterances were entirely free irom ambiguity. No one could misunderstand them wh did not desire to do so. He distinctly favored "sensible trade arrangements which will not Interrupt our home production." '"We should take from our customers." said he. "such of their products as we can use without harm to our Industries and labor," and he fur ther declared that "if perchance some of our tariffs are no longer needed for revenues, and to encourage and protect Industries at home, why should they not be employed to extend and promote our markets abroad." It will be observed that he Kept well in mind the home market and protection to our industries and labor. There is In these observations no sug gestion of the abandonment by htm of the great policy for which he lived and wrought so well. Election Shows ajk of People, The result of the recent National election needs no interpretation. It plainly signifies that the people nave unabated faith in the great principles for which the Republican par ty has wrought so well. It clearly indicates exceptional confidence in the soundness and conservatism oi Republican Administration. The power committed to us is to be used with prudence. "Wo are to continue to adhere and uphold the great policies which have so well served us in the past. They are not to be undermined or subverted; they are to be up held and maintained with wisdom and resolu tlon. Dr. Montague said the Dominion hadj tried all forms of trade relations, from reciprocity to free trade. All these have been dropped in favor of protection. "Since the time when protection was firmly es tablished, the country has seen more pros perity than ever before. The speaker pointed out that today the policy of Can ada is to allow to come in free all the necessities of life, but to maintain and protect Its own industries against the world. "I come here to tell you," continued Mr. Montague, "that no government could ex ist in Canada today that does not main tain the system of protection of Canada's industries." Mr. Montague then took up the subject of reciprocity between Canada and the United States. He said: "We have tried, at various times, to secure a reciprocity treaty, and these attempts failed. Now, the conditions have changed. The United States is developing the great fields of the West, and you have a large shipment to the agricultural world. Canada Is manufacturing products for her own people and Is trying also for a great market. In Canada today, there Is no party or no politician who Is agitating for reciprocity, and there is no great desire for It. Simple Key to The "Whole Pnxrle. Mr. Long said: The simple key to this whole puzzle of the protective tariff, construing its principles not narowly nor with partiality, but liberally and for the general welfare. Is In the one word "adjustment" the adjustment of the schedule to the needs of the time, shitting at reasonable Intervals as they shift. "We already have with Canada the reciprocity of goodwill, of mutual rejipect and of mutual consciousness of our common obligations for the welfare of the continent if which we two are so large a part. And whenever and wher ever, by more liberal trade relations and by mutual give-and-take tariff concessions which shall not impair the general Industrial and commercial interests of either side, the general interests can be conserved and promoted, we are for reciprocity In that respect also. BOTH ARE "STANDPATTERS." Washington Congressmen Will Op pose Tariff Revision. OREGONIAN NEWS BUREAU, Wash ington, Dec. L Representative Jones, of Washington, called on the President to day to pay his respects. On leaving the "White House he was questioned as to his stand on the tariff question and said: "Washington sees no reason to start tariff revision now, and as to reciprocity, our last state platform, declared against it. This put us on record In that re spect. "We went before tho people and preached that we had prosperity, and that the protective tariff was largely re sponsible "for this satisfactory condition. To, tell them now that we ought to re vise the tariff will contradict our cam paign assertions. "We arc doing well in our own state." Representative Humphrey has reached "Washington and is attending tho sessions of tho Merchant Marine Commission. Humphrey, like Jones, is a stanch "stand-patter." WILL WORK FOR SITJSLAW RIVER Hermann Will Co-Operate With San Francisco Delegation. OREGONIAN NEWS BUREAU. Wash ington, Dec 1. Representative Hermann appeared today before the rivers and harbors, committee with the expectation -of havlmr a hearing so that -be might pre- iflgftSfetSSg&ir -tif-"various ll&r&oc Aiuvu ilver improvements along- the Oregon coast, but was informed' that the commit tee is. giving no hearings. An arrangement has been made, however, for a "hearing before tho subcommittee, at which time Mr. Hermann will appear with the dele gation for Ban Francisco, now en route to Washington to urge a liberal appropri ation for the improvement of the Slu slaw River. Mr. Wcndllng, a largo ship owner of San Francisco, who is deeply interested in the Sluslaw trade, will head tho committee. If permitted to do so, Mr. Hermann will alBo urge the sub committee to make liberal appropriations for other rivers and harbors along the Oregon coast. Portland's Wish Made Known. OREGONIAN NEWS BUREAU, Wash ington, Dec 1. Senator Mitchell today presented to the Secretary of tho Treas ury a request, in accordance with tho wishes of the Portland Chamber of Com merce, that the department grant the City of Portland at least one set. of ten ton scales to be located at some point on the water-front, for the purpose of fa cilitating the weighing and distribution of Imported merchandise. The granting of the request would also tend to lessen port charges for entering1 ships. The Sec retary promised to give the matter care ful attention. Accepts Alaska Judgeship. OREGONIAN NEWS BUREAU, Wash ington, Dec LIt is unofficially an nounced that the New York lawyer to whom the President tendered the Alaska Judgeship at Juneau has accepted, and that his appointment will be made within a few days. This man Is the personal selection of the President and has no po litical backing. His identity has not been disclosed. T AIT'S MISSION A SUCCESS. Agreement With Panama Regarding Canal Zone Is in Sight. PANAMA, Dec 1. Negotiations are still in progress between Secretary of "War Taft, representing tho United States, and the Panama government, looking' to the settlement of points in dispute regarding the government of the canal zone, and an agreement may be said to be in sight. In order that possible complications may be avoided the conferences are being con ducted in secret, and nothing will be given out until both sides are agreed. President Amador gave a banquet to night in honor of Secretary Taft, Speeches were made by President Amador, Minis ter of War Gludara, Minister Arosemena, Secretary Taft and "William Nelson Crom well, counsel of the Panama Canal Com pany. ROCKEFELLER G0WQ ABROAD. Son of Oil Magnate Is Advised by Physicians to Seek Rest. NEW YORK, Dec 1. At the eighth an nual banquet of the Young Men's Bible Class of the Fifth-Avenue Baptist Church, John D. Rockefeller. Jr., leader of the : class, has announced that within a week be would he on tne ocean, do una zor Europe with his family, having been ad vised by his physicians to seek rest by a trip lasting three months because he is not in his usual good health. There were 53 members of the class present at the banquet. No wines or liquors were served. Tobacco, however. I with cigar and cigarette smoke when PS! HELD BACK City Auditor Devlin Gets a Little Tip. REFUSES TO HONOR ROLL Irregularity Alleged in City Engineer's Department MATTER TO BE INVESTIGATED Examiners to Determine Whether In spector Should Have Salary With Which He Is Credited on the 1 Regular Monthly Payroll. One payroll of the City Engineer's De partment has been held up and an in vestigation of a reported attempt to pad the roll was begun yesterday by seven. Councilmen. who will continue their scrutiny today. The investigation has concerned itself ihus far with just ono man, an inspec tor whose identity Is carefully hidden. The self-appointed investigators want to. learn whether other men who appear on the 'payroll in question, or possibly on other rolls of tho same department, did actually perform work during November, as shown, by the City Engineer's ac count. It is the custom In the City Hall for the payrolls of the various departments to be sent to the City Auditor's office on the afternoon of the last day of the month. It is reported that City Auditor Devlin had received a quiet Up that some thing was amiss with one account. He therefore held up the inspector's roll when it came into his office Wednesday afternoon and declined to honor It until the charge had been investigated. Councilmen Had Dip. Two or three prominent Councilmen had also received the same information, and a secret meeting was held early yester day afternoon. Some sensational evi dence was 'heard, it was reported. Tho Councilmen will hot speak on what oc curred at the meeting, and City Auditor Devlin positively declines to make any statement whatever. Coming on top of this is the unofficial announcement of the experts who have 2v s'rrcd b'iiMiiyQ57lttfRias to ex ile the Tanner-Creek- sewer.' The Mayor is not wholly satisfied with the report of the Council 'committee's ex perts. Messrs. Grcenleaf, Cunningham, Knight and Flynn. It was reported about tho Engineer's office yesterday that the Mayor had se lected D. "W. Taylor, formerly Superin tendent of Streets and now manager of the Portland Trinidad Asphalt Company, and H. D. Gradon, also a former Super intendent of Streets, as two of his ex aminers. It Is also roportod from an other source that these men are to be engaged on recommendation of City En gineer Elliott. Council Will Stand Fast. While none of the Councilmen knew of tho Mayor's selection yesterday after noon, it was most positively stated that if the new committee of examiners brought la a report contradictory to that of the four men engaged, by the Council committee to make the first examination tha Council would decline to retreat from its position taken when the first report was adopted. As part of the committee's report to the Council, it was then rec ommended that City Engineer Elliott and his assistant be removed. While the Councilmen are disgruntled at the Mayor's action, they can do nothing until ho makes some report to the Council. As to the personnel of the Mayor's ex aminers there will also be a loud pro test. D. W. Taylor does 'much of his as phalt work through city contracts. He works by the City Engineer's specifica tions, and the acceptance of his pave ments depends largely upon the City En gineer and the inspectors of his depart ment. He will be forced to bring In a report that will practically clear the City Engineer of the charges of negligence made against him by the Council, or to substantiate the former report. To re port that the sewer is "rotten" will doubly implicate the City Engineer. As to H. D. Gradon, a well-known civil engineer, it is known that he is a per sonal friend of Mr. Elliott. CITY ENGINEER CRITICISED. Property-Owners Appear Before Exec utive Board and Make Protest. City Engineer Elliott heard himself se verely criticised before the street com mittee of the Executive Board yesterday afternoon. Remonstraiors against two improvements were present, and his de-( partment received some nara Knocxs. T. Scott Brooke declared that he for one property-owner would never pay for tho brick pavement on Pine street, so long- as poor brick were laid. Contractor Llnd, of Lind & Manning, the contractors on tho pavement, produced samples of the brick and told of the tests made at the Willamette Iron & Steel Works. He said that several samples of the vitrified brick taken from the street had been broken under a pressure of 7100 pounds to the square inch. Only one had a pressure of 4700 pounds.. When given C00 revolutions in a "rattler," a loss in weight of only S per cent bad been found. Mr. Brooke said that he had witnessed a test made at the same place, and de clared that the brick taken from the street had broken at 1200 and 1500 pounds pressure, and that when put in the "rat tler" they had quickly crumbled. As the L property-owners are supposed to pay for vurinea dhck, ne protested. "These are not vitrified brick." said he. "This pavement is not being laid accord ing to specifications." Finally it was agreed that the property-owner and the contractor should make another test. Messrs. Merges and Kraemer appeared to remonstrate against the brick pave ment on Russell street being laid by the same contractors. The same agreement was reached In this case. Inspector Brandes represents the City Engineer on the Russell-street job. while Inspector Groco looks after Pine street for the city. Otto J. Kraemer. son of the Russell- Lstre&t man, told tho committee, of the.' horrible condition of Overton . street, where the improvement work, was ac cepted but" three months ago. Then he described Nineteenth street. "I couldn't get any satisfaction out of the City Engineer's office, though I wrote to the City Engineer and wasn't an swered," said he. "Finally I went to the Council and begged that body to do something. They ordered the contractor to fix it up, but it was too late. It seems that a property-owner must go around and beg everybody to get his rights." "That was two years ago," said City Engineer Elliott, who sat just across the table from the indignant Mr. Krae mcr. Mr. Gllsan made an explanation which appeared to satisfy Mr. Kraemer, and peace was restored. WHITE CROSS PLANS E0R WORK Roosevelt Is Asked to Name President for New Society. CHICAGO, Dec. L At a meeting to night of tho incorporators of the Ameri can White Cross First Aid Society, offi cers of the organization were chosen and plans made to extend the work not only In Chicago but In other cities. Five vice-presldenta were chosen, and President Roosevelt will be asked to name tho president. The vice-presidents chosen are: Mrs. Potter Palmer, Mrs. R. T. Crane, General J. B. D. Irwin, Cardinal Gibbons and Andrew Carnegie. Dr. Nicholas Senn was elected surgeon-ln-chlef; Dr. J. B. Murphy, chairman of tho board of directors; Edward Howe, National superintendent: F. I Haskell, treasurer, and Mrs. M. A. Hlnes, secre tary. A central body of J5, which will bo the governing body of the association, was also chosen. Ihe initial purpose of tho organization Is declared to be the education free of cost of all persons who may seek knowl edge of the simple methods of giving first aid in the case of accidents. Ultimately the society expects to become National in its scope. TRYING TO RECOVER WEALTH Portland Man Finds Brother's Widow Has Been Deprived of Large Estate. ST. PAUL, Minn., Dec. 1. A special to the Dispatch from" Sioux City, la,, says J. B. Brown, brother of the late Mayor Brown, of Pittsburg, left here today for Pierre, S. D., where ho believes his brother owned a ranch and a cattle com pany, embracing 20.000 acres of graz ing land under fence and 223 acres of leased Indian lands. Since Mayor Brown's death, in 1903, which was attended by sensational cir cumstances, it Is said here that a fortune estimated at anywhere from J3.000.000 to $10,000,000 has disappeared. Since that time his brother, "who lives at Portland, Or., has been searching for the property and has located about $2,00,000 worth. Ho says he will bring suits to recover all the property he has unearthed, which Is now in other hands, and will have It turned over to the widow, who was left almost destitute'. Rail Mill Resumes Operations. ! " PIXTSBURC-, Di. 4?The'; Ightrgrado rail mm oi.-mo rrfisiU A"uiut,ov" -cvi?t") at Braddock, which has been shut down for six months, started today. It is offi cially stated the entire steel plant will be in operation next Monday. CONTENTS OP TODAY'S PAPER The Weather. TODAY'S Partly cloudy, with showersj south west winds. TESTERDAT'S Maximum temperature, 83 Acs.; minimum, 44. Precipitation, 0.17 Inch. Russo-Japanese War. PEACE Russia. Is eald to be ready to receive peace proposals. Page 3. When peace is made, Russia plans to form an offensive and defensive alliance with Japan. Page 3. PORT ARTHUR Japanese are continuing attack. Page 3. Japanese losses In one day's fighting are esti mated at 15.000. Page 3. Japanese expect fortress to fall December 12. Page 3. Tariff Revision. Fairbanks declares Republicans will revise the tariff when Investigation proves changes necessary. Tags 1. Congressmen Jones and Humphrey, of Wash ington, opposo tariff revision. Page 1. Domestic St. Louis fair closes. Page 1. General Sherman Bell, of Colorado, challenges writer of his biography to a duel, bat backs down when swords are chosen weapons. Page 1. Northern Pacific and Great Northern consider plan to eloctrlfy roads In Cascade Mountain district. Page 4. Foreign. French Chamber of Deputies has stormy ses sion, secret report of professors and Jean " of Arc incident being under discussion. Page 6. Queen of England celebrates her 60th birthday. Page 6. Commercial and Marine. Better feeling In hop market. Page 15. Stock market manipulated by professionals. Page 15. Eastern wheat markets off. Page 15. Large decreases In California grain stocks. ' Page 15. Abaadtned barkentlne Quickstep "beached at Taqulna. Page 14. Falrport chartered for lumber. Page It. . Dredge Chinook comes to Portland today to remain all Winter. Page 14. Pacific Coast. Farmhand's quick rise to wealthy landowner la Umatilla County. Page O. Edna Hopper scores strong point in Dunsmuir will case. Page 5. Schooner "Water Witch and seven persons dis appear on Puget Sound, l age &. Ex-SEeriff of Lake County pardoned by Gov ernor Chamberlain. Page o. Sports. Tacoma. defeats Los Angeles, 3-1. Page C Blllv Roche will referee Britt-N'elson fight. Page 6. Portland and Vicinity. Attorneys Manning and McGinn engage In an other war of words. Page 11. All eyes are now turned toward the Lewis and Clark Fair. Page 11. ptir rtrant and Nate Solomon indicted for maintaining nuisance in form of gambling houie. Page 0. Prosecution In land-fraud- case will come to . close today. Page H. Court-martial of Major Harry Rees may be concluded this afternoon. Page .10. Chief Hunt declares he will not tolerate sa loons being open after hours. Page 11. Board of Trade holds annual meeting. Page 14. City Engineer's payroll held up for-Investigation. Page 1. Charter Board holds, last meeting and expires. Pace 10. Colgnel Applegate eays he does not own the "Warwick poolroom. Page 10. - John Codesmann badly injured' In "fight ou schooner. Pago 5 St Louis Lights Go Out at Midnight. CROWDS THRONG GROUNDS Never Since the Opening Was More Enlivenment Shown. ONSLAUGHTS ON EXHIBITS Palaces Are Soon Closed. However. and Turmoil Is Averted Francis, ' Dockery and Wells Speak at the Closing Exercises. ST. LOUIS, Dec. 1. A brief but im pressive ceremony held at the base of the Louisiana Purchase monument con cluded the "World's Fair at midnight. President D. It. Francis, accompanied by a number of the officials, of tho Exposi tion, congregated In the Impromptu ros trum. "With the words, "Farewell, a long fare wen to all your crcatness." PrPsMf Francis touched a small lever, and In stantly the illumination throughout the grounds ceased. Tho Exposition was at an end. Tho Exposition passed into history as probably having: comprised tho most representative collection of tho resources, Industries, art. people and cus luuia oi mo -wona ever assembled. It was seven years after the Inception of the project to ,hold an exposition to fittingly commemorate the 100th anniversary of the purchase of the Louisiana territory beforo tne portals were thrown open and tho worm was invited to attend. The dura tion of the exposition was seven months. and during that time nothing occurred to throw a dampening effect on the interest or to detract from the exposition in any way. The best of order was maintained throughout, and no loss of life occurred during the exposition from accidents. The "man probably most .prominently n.iiuviv4i Koiuccuoa wnn 'me vorJd a Fair 15 the" president, David R. Francis. and It was deemed fitting: that tho .final day should be designated "Francis Bay" in his honor. "This exposition has been the work of my life," said President Francis. "It has consumed my entire time for the past four years, but every hour has been an hour of pleasure to me." The closing exercises were held at tho base of the Louisiana Purchase monu ment, where were held seven months ago tne exercises that formally opened tho gates to the world. On the opening day the vast multitude was buoyant in spirit and filled with a unanimous desire to givo expression to good feeling. Today depres slon prevailed generally because the con elusion was at hand, and it was rather a quiet assemblage that formed a solid phalanx around the tall monument and listened to tho farewell addresses. There was cheering; but It was tho cheering of final leave-taking, and not the spontane ous outburst of enthusiasm. The principal speeches of the day were hy Governor Dockery and President Francis. Mayor "Wells spoke briefly and introduced Governor Dockery, who said in part: Address of Governor Dockery. "In bidding farewell to the "World's Fair, I want to pay a tribute to the kindly feeling expressed toward this exposition by the President of the United States. In working to make the fair a success, we have been Americans, and not partisans. We have united in doing everything pos sible to contribute toward its success, and tho President has shown unqualified in terest throughout. "What lesson do we learn from this World's Fair? I learned the lesson long ago that the United States is the might lest power known to the world today. These exhibit palaces are the incarnation of the mighty forces of this great Repub lic. It is no longer a question. The United States is a world power, and want it to continue an enlarging world power. The St. Louis Exposition takes a long- strido toward that contest of the seas of which I now warn the nations, We do not Intend to send out warships, but we do intend to send out merchant ships, and we will contest on the seas for the trade of the world. We are going to whip In commerce if In no other way, After this exposition will come a better understanding among the nations, and " trust will result in peace that Is unlver sal." Francis Warmly Greeted. The Introduction of President Francl3 evoked long and enthusiastic cheering. When quiet was restored, ho. said: "The results of this work cannot bo adequately measured by the beauty of its landscapes, the grace and symmetry of Its buildings, the comprehensiveness of lt3 exhibits, the Intelligence of its congresses, the elegance of its social features, nor by the Ineffable pleasures conferred on its patrons, but time will be required to dem onstrate that the thought and the labor and the sacrifices that have entered into it were not ill-advisedly bestowed. The compensation will continue to flow for at least a generation to come. Its influ ence will be felt and appreciated In widening1 circles as the years go by. It marks a new epoch in the Intellectual and Industrial advancement of the world, and the dawn of a new era in, the interna tional relations of governments and peo ples. "It is a credit for any state to have had such a gathering within Its borders, and a glory to any city to have been the scene iof. such,. an aMMiiblajre. lnaa. prcutjhealtb. all countries closer together, and has ele vated the world. "Those who have been engaged In the work will never cease to look back to It with pride. All who have shared in the spirit of the undertaking have had their views enlightened, their tastes cultivated. and their sympathies broadened. The mil lions of visitors who have entered these gates have, by their presence, encouraged this band of workers, and let us hope have taken away pleasant recollections of their experiences. 'The distinguished guests which we have entertained have, by their words of encouragement and manifestations of in terest, lightened our labors and incited us to renewed efforts. -All who have come have contributed toward the consumma tion of an understanding upon which this outpouring of people at the end of the task stamps the approval of the people of St- Louis, and of "Missouri. 'May this enterprise with which we have been connected for nearly seven years past, bring into still closer brother hood all the nations and all the .peoples who have participated in it. May It deep en our patriotism. May It strengthen our love for a benign Providence that smiles upon us." After the cheering following President Francis speech had died away, beautiful silver tea services, as tokens of esteem from the exposition management, were given to Mr. Francis and Treasurer Will iam H. Thompson. Onslaughts Made on Exhibits. Promptly at 4 o'clock all the great pal aces were closed, and visitors were ex cluded. In the Palace of Agriculture on slaughts were made on many of the ex hibits where the settings were composed of straw and fragile material, and for a time general demolishment was threat ened, but prompt action In effecting a general ejectment put a stop to the threatened turmoil. As the night drew on throngs concen trated in the main avenues to view for the last time the magnificent electric Il lumination. One solid stream of human ity swept through the Pike from end to end. The spirit of revelry was there. Never since the opening had more enliven ment been shown at night on the grounds. Steadily the white electric bulbs sil houetted the exhibit palaces against tho night, periodically the illumination of the terrace of states surmounting Festival Hall changed from white to red, then to green, and then back to white. Over on Agricultural Knoll the great floral clock clicked off the minutes of the departln pageant. And in the night rang out the tone of tho massive bell as tho midnight hour was tolled by the great clock. In stantly a hush seemed to pervade the en tire grounds. The glowing electric bulbs slowly began dimming, the pulsations of tho great engines that drove tho cas cades gradually died down. The light faded steadily, diminishing until but a faint glow was perceptible. Suddenly there was darkness, and the Louisiana Purchase Exposition had passed into his tory. RECEIPTS ABOUT $10,000,000. Concessionaries .Believed to. Have Taken In an Equal "Amount. ST. LOUIS. Dec 1. While it will be Im possible to obtain the actual receipts and expenditures of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition Company before the middle of December, Secretary Walter B. Stevens, of the World's Fair, made the following statement to the Associated Press tonight: "From reports that have been submitted of the admissions to the grounds up to 9 o'clock tonight, we estimate that the at tendance on "Francis day" will bo a few thousand in excess- of 200,000, and that the attendance for the Exposition period will be in the neighborhood of IS, 800,000. "In round numbers the Exposition Com pany has expended $22,000,000 slnco tho In ception of the World's Fair project, and the expenditures of the several states and territories have reached a total of $9,000, 000. The receipts since the opening day, April 20, have amounted to about $10,000, 000, consisting of admissions and conces sion royalties. In addition to these re ceipts were tha funds, amounting to about $12,000,000, raised by subscription and ap propriations to build the Exposition. "While it is Impossible to state exactly the financial condition of the Exposition Company on thl3, the closing day. It can be authoritatively announced that all debts against the company have been paid, with the exception of a few current ac counts', galaxies, etc., and this it Is thought will consume nearly all the sur plus, so that there will only be a very small amount left for tho stockholders. "From the amount of royalties collected by the Exposition Company it Is estimated that the concessionaires on the Pike and other parts of the World's Fair grounds have taken in at least $10,000,000." IGORROTES STARTED HOME. Guardian Hears Theatrical People Propose to Obtain Several of Them. ST. LOUIS, Dec L Sixty-nine Igor rotes; men, women and children, depart ed from the Government reservation at the World's Fair grounds tonight for Seattle, In a special train over the Bur lington route. They will sail for the Philippines on December 12. Governor T. K. Hunt, who has had charge of the Igorrotes at the World's Fair, stated to night that the reason he was taking the Igorrotes away Immediately upon the close of the Exposition waa to avoid ha beas corpus proceedings, which he under stood were to be instituted to obtain pos session of several of the Igorrotes for a theatrical project. "I am under heavy bond," continued Governor Hunt, "to return my people to their homes in the Philippines; and, while several of them may not wish to leave the United States at this time, the agree ment by which they came to the World's Fair contains no provision for their re maining, and I am held responsible for their safe and speedy return." GREAT UNREST IN VENEZUELA United States Is Closely Observing the Progress of Events. WASHINGTON, Dec. L Reports reach the State Department of a very unsettled state of affairs In Venezuela. Many citi zens have been put la prison for alleged political offenses, public opinion Is in flamed, and serious apprehension for their safety prevails among the foreign ele ment. The State Department is closely observing the progress of events there. It Is patiently awaiting the final decision of the Supreme Court of "Venezuela In the case of the American Asphalt concern. When that decision la handed down an nouncement will be made of the policy to be pursued by this Government. Cuban Vice-President Resigns. HAVANA, Dec. L Vice-President Louis Estevez has resigned op account of ill HURL HOT iiS General . Bell and Old Friend Fall Out FORMER REQUESTS A DUEL He Balks, Howev.er, When Asked to Use Swords, OPPONENT IS AN EXPERT He Is None Other Than Willard , Hatch, Who Was Employed to Write History of Bell's Stren uous Life in Colorado. DENVER, Colo., Dec. 1. (Special.) The storming of Port Arthur by tho Japanese is not in it with the war be ing waged at present between two former friends. General Sherman Bell and Willard Hatch, the man he se lected from an army of scribes to write the history of his strenuous life. They have quarreled. Hatch threatened a. lawsuit and Bell retorted with a chal lenge to a duel. Hatch replied he was willing and named swords as the weapons. Bell, knowing that Hatch is one of the best 3wordsmen in the West, if not In the United States, demurred and asked that pistols be used. Hatch, as the challenged party, declined to give up his right to select his weapons, and here the matter rests, except for the burning words the two are hurling at each other. Mr. Hatch smiled when he was asked about, the duel today. He glanced sig nificantly at rjls sword rack and said: "I will not discuss that now." He declared that his adversary is something of a four-flusher, and that the lie -direct has been crammed down Bell's throat more than once without disagreeing with his gullet. General Bell says of Hatch that he Is a "blackmailer, grafter, cheap graft er, confidence man. I should have him -nrjestcd . for. obtaining, money under false pretenses. I entered into a con tract with him and he has. not lived up to its provisions. He had plenty of assistance from mo in getting up ar ticles for different papers, but when it came to writing a book he could not make good. He came out to my house several times, but always on something besides the work of preparing, the book." When told of this, Hatch said Bell had failed to make payments as he agreed to do while the writing of tha book, was in progress. He had there fore ceased work upon it, and Bell, af ter a heated interview, challenged hiin to fight. Hatch says he will meet Bell anywhere and at any time with the broadsword, and that he will sue him for breach of contract. He sneers at the idea of a fight, saying Bell has a broad yellow streak in hi3 composi tion. Hatch adds: "Bell entered into a contract with me to write the history of the labor troubles in Colorado during the last year and incidentally fill 500 pages with the doings of his life. Bell waa to pay me $200 for this work, $100 down when I commenced the worlc and the other $100 30 days after. Bell gave me a check for the first $100 and I had great difficulty in getting it cashed. The cashier at the bank looked up hla account, and I thought he was going to have me arrested for trying to pass a bogus check on him, but Bell gave it to me and almost broke a fountain pen by leaning on it heavily when he put his name to it." General Bell was considerably wrought up when he was asked about the duel. "Duel! Ah!" and he tapped the six shooter in hl3 belt. "I will not say any thing about that now." POLICE PREVENT HIS FLIGHT Broker Who Is Short 515,000 Tries to End Life When Discovered. NEW YORK, Dec. 1. Oscar Adler, 28 years of age, who did a banking business under the firm name of Novak & Co. at 14 Avenue B., was arrested tonight as he was making preparations to escape to Europe. For three days he has been in hiding at a hotel in Brooklyn. When the police broke in the door of his room he at tempted to commit suicide by cutting his throat. He confessed to the police that he had misappropriated about $15,000 en trusted to him by worklngmen and women In Manhattan. Foremost Theologian of Canada. TORONTO, Ont, Dec. 1. Dr. William Caven, principal of Knox College, the foremost theologian of Canada, died to night, aged 74 years. He was one of the founders of the Pan-Presbyterian Council and president of the Alliance formed in Washington, D. C, in 1S99. BrotOer of King Is Very Low. MUNICH, Dec. 1. The death of Prince Frederick, of Hohenzollern, a member of the non-relgnlng Slgmaringen branch of the family and a younger brother of King Charles of Roumanla, is momentarily awaited. Ibsen is Improving. COPENHAGEN, Dec. 1. Contrary to the sensational report published in the London Daily Telegraph this morning In a dispatch from here, Henrlk Ibsen continues to improve and his condition Is now regarded as satisfactory. Earthquake Shock in Nebraska. WEST POINT, Neb.. Dec L A slight earthquake shock was felt here at 2 L o'clock .this morning.