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VOL. XLV. 2tfO. 13,796.
PORTLAND, OKEGON, SATURDAY FEBRUARY 25, 1905.
PRICE FIVE' CENTS.
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MEETS HIS DOOM
Russian Terrorists Slay
Number Two.
HE FOUGHT THE POLES
Prince Vasiltchykoff Murdered
in Warsaw.
NEXT IN LINE FLEES LAND
Two Other Brutal Officials Are
Warned Peasant-Rising Against
Land-Owners Czar Yields
p to Railroad Men.
SPECIAL CABLE.
LONDON, Feb. 25. The Warsaw corre
spondent of the Indon Morning: Leader
wires that Prince Vasiltchykoff has been
murdered. The Prince, who has- won for
himself great hatred becauso of his active
work against the students and strikers
of Warsaw In his capacity of head of the
military, wap labeled No. 2 on the list
of assassinations drawn up by the revo
lutionists, says tho correspondent. The
dispatch adds:
"Count Priezdrletzki. the brutal Hussar
officer, who wa No. 3 on tho list, on re
cleving his death warrant from, the ter
rorists, bolted the country.
VGeneral Novosllleff, No. 4 on the list,
has drawn the death penalty on himself
by his recent order for the arrest of the
officers who refused to fire on women.
"Baron Nolkcn. Chief of the Warsaw
police. Is No. 5 In the death list. He re
ceived word that in a day or two he woujd
find his proper release in hell."
The correspondent also reports further
disorders in Warsaw Friday afternoon.
Troopp. he says, fired on 400 workmen
who were about to resume work at the
VIstulan RallroRd workshops. Five of the
workmen were killed and 20 wounded.
Colonel Lltclcnoff, the superintendent of
the railroad, requested the military offi
cers to arrcM. the officer who had com
manded the firing:. On tholr refusal, the
superintendent resigned hjhs post.
PEASANTS SEIZING THE LAND
Revolt Now Extends to Rural Dis
tricts Reservists Desert Colors.
ST. PETERSBURG. Feb. 2T. (2:15 A. M).
Thfe beginning: of a dangerous movement
has been observed among- the peasantry
of some of the southern provinces, where
agitators are circulating reports that the
Emperor will on March A issue a mani
festo providing for a general division of
lands. A new allotment has been tho
dream of tlus Moujiks over since eman
cipation, and, according to private re
ports, the stories have spread like wild
fire and are Implicitly believed.
In tho government of Toula a large
proprietor went to his estate last week
and found the peasants at work meas
uring and staking their shares. In re
sponse to his demands for an explanation
ihey told him of tho coming manifesto.
Refusing to listen to his declaration that
the report was absurd, they would only
sa :
"We have heard the Little Father has
derided."
When the proprietor asked what would
become of him, they replied:
"Oh, we will leave you the buildings and
40 acres."
Once the peasantry becomes possessed
of the Idea that the Emperor has "willed
n division of land. It will be exceedingly
difficult to disabuse their minds, and agra
rian troubles on a large scale arc feared.
The Moujiks are likely to turn on the pro-i
pnetors. as they did several years ago
In the Provinces of Saratoff and Poltava,
when anarchy reigned for some time.
Among the reservists agitators are
spreading the story that the war is over.
A case is cited which occurred a fort
night ago at Rlazan, where 500 reservists
who had been called on flatly told the
officer they did not intend to serve.
"The war Is over," said tho leaders.
"Wo know you simply want to make
money out of a contract for feeding us.
We will not serve." and off they marched.
An instance Is also given of reservists
who actually left a Tailway train after
they had been started for the front.
Private reports also leave no room for
doubt that the strikes in the whole re
gion below Moscow are almost entirely
political in character. The situation in
the South of Russia Is becoming worse
Instead of better, and contains many
factors -which are causing the authorities
the greatest alarm. The possibility of the
necessity for the dispatch of troops to
the Caucasus is already being considered.
UNITE AGAINST THE OPPRESSOR
All Races in Caucasia Combine in
Revolutionary Movement.
SPECIAL CABLE.
MOSCOW. Feb. 25. Private Jotters from
leading people in the Caucasus suggest
that the outbreaks in that section of
Russia arc assuming more and more the
character of a general uprising. These
letters also show that the censor is mu
tilating all telegraphic news.
The dominating nationalities concerned
are tho Georgians, who number 2,000,000;
the Armenians, 2,000,000 and the Circas
sians 1.000,000. These peoples are united In
their detestation of Russian oppression.
These three nationalities In 1ES3 concluded
a pact which stipulated that In the event
of revolution tho Mussulmans Georgians,
Circassians and Abhaslans. who emigrat
ed in tens of thousands to Turkey dur
ing and after the Russian conquest of, the
high mountain region in ISO and 1872,
should return and renew the struggle
against the oppressors. It was thought
at that time that war was on the point
of breaking out between England and
Russia; but this did not happen.
Thereafter the Russian government,
which had learned of the pact, sought to
incite hatred among the nationalities.
Prince Galitzin's administration distin
guished Itself especially In this direction.
This policy succeeded for a time, but
finally failed. Now, when the central
power at St. Petersburg Is paralyzed, the
united revolutionary elements in the Cau
casus are bringing everybody possible
under their influence.
Detailed reports of conditions In Catf
casla from official sources indicate that
fighting is general between the troops
and the strikers there. The severest en
counters have occurred In the towns and
villages of Georgia. The demonstrators
ask exactly what Father Gopon and his
friends demand- In Georgia, during Feb
ruary, disturbances have been unceasing.
Jn Tlflis four demonstrations have taken
place, involving not only the workers,
but also the shop assistants, railway
clerks and telegraphers. In Samtredi,
Kvrila and Rion, where there are railway
works and offices, the clerks have Joined
the mechanics and shop laborers. From
Samtredi to Batum and Samtredi to Poll
the railway service is disorganized and at
some points suspended. The ports of
Georgia arc also tied up.
In Georgia, Just as in Poland, the na
tional separatist movement has been ab
sorbed in the general revolutionary struggle.
EMPEROR YIELDS TO STRIKERS
Railroad Men Get Concessions, and
May Elect Representatives.
MINSK, Feb. 24. The manager of
the Llbau-Romny Railway says that
Emperor Nicholas has ordered the es
tablishment of a nine-hour day In all
railway stations and workshops and
that employes will be allowed to elect
representatives to present their griev
ances. An increase of pay Is also prom
ised. The statement created great sat
isfaction and work on the road has
been resumed.
WILL TRY CAPTAIN DAVIDOFF
Court-Martial Ordered for Man Who
Fired on Palace.
ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. 24. Grand
Duke Vladimir, Commander of the mili
tary district of St. Petersburg, has Issued
an order of the day, ordering the trial
by court-martial of Captain Davldoft, of
the Seventeenth Battery of the First
Regiment of Horse Artillery the
Guards, and three other officers and men
of the First Battery of the Guard Artil
lery Brigade, in connection with tho fir
ing in tho direction of Emperor Nicholas
of a charge of case shot, at the cere
monies of blessing the Neva, January 19.
The Grand Duchess Elizabeth has been
appointed Commander of the Fifth Kieft
Grenadiers, In sucesslon of the late Grand
Duke Serglus.
MORE SOLDIERS ARE NEEDED
Troops in Caucasus Unable to Sup
press the Outbreak.
ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. 24. The latest
private reports from the Caucasus say
trouble has broken out at Balaksany,
near Baku. The military force of the
whole region Is declared to be Inadequate
to suppress the disorder and a spreading
of the racial contest Is generally antici
pated. Potl cannot bo reached by tele
graph. Thousands of Armenians are said to be
leaving Baku and Batoum. The Are
menlans and Mussulmans are practically
in a state of siege.
CITY EMPLOYES MAY STRIKE
Just in Resentment for Censure on
Liberal Prefects.
MOSCOW, Feb. 24. The employes of
the City Council are threatened to strike
in order to show their sympathy with
Prince Gallitzln, prefect of Moscow, whom
the Imperial government has censured
for having sanctioned resolutions adopt
ed by the City Council and provincial
Zemstvo demanding liberal constitutional
reforms. The employes regard the Prince
as their special advocate. If tho strike
takes place, it will be the first purely
political strike.
FOR MURDERING A JEWESS
Anti-Semitic Rioters at Kishinef
Sentenced for One Month.
KISHINEF. Bessarabia, Feb. 24. The
trial of 31 Christians accused of the mur
der of a Jewess named Splwok during the
anti-Semitic riots were concluded today
with the acquittal of nine of the defend
ants, while 22 were sentenced to a
month's Imprisonment. The latter de
clared that they were exempt from pun
ishment by virtue of the Emperor's am
nesty manifesto on the occasion of the
birth of the heir to the throne.
WHY WRITERS WERE ARRESTED
Police Are Running Down Literary
Leaders of Liberals.
MOSCOW, Feb. 24. The reported arrest
yesterday of Leo Andref and 15 other
writers has no connection with the assas
sination of Grand Duke Serglus. but is
believed to be connected with the gen
eral reform programme carried on In
Moscow by the literary wing of the Lib
eral party. It Is believed the police may
bo endeavoring to establish the exist
ence of an alliance with the liberal or
ganization In St. Petersburg.
Gorky Will Soon Bo Liberated.
ST. PETERSBURG, Feb 25 (3 A. M.)
The report of the release of Maxim
Gorky is premature, but it Is expected
he will be set at liberty In a day or so.
He Is suffering from the effects of his
confinement, and the authorities regard
the case as not sufficiently strong to de
mand his retention In the fortress, since
he and other Liberal leaders have shown
no disposition to escape their responsi
bility, but on the contrary show a willing
ness to be made martyrs to the cause,
If the government should be able to
make out a case.
Railroad Strike in Moscow.
MOSCOW, Feb. 24. The employes of
the Moscow-Kazan Railroad struck to
day on account of not having received
the management's reply to their peti
tion. The men, however, decided not
to interfere with military trains. Other
trains will not be allowed to leave.
Troops are guarding the railroad sta
tion. Liberal Newspaper Is Suspected.
ST. PETERSBURG. Feb. 23. Tho gov
ernment has suspended the circulation of
tho newspaper Russ.'.
BREST BOTTLE ON
Japanese Have Begun
the Attack
TURNING THE FLANK
They Force Russians to Re
treat on Defenses.
THROUGH MOUNTAIN - PASSES
Decisive Battle of War Being Fought
on the Russian East Flank
Attempt to Capture
Redoubts.
ST. PETERSBURG, Kcb. 25. X cll
pntch from Sachelun, dnted February
24, nays:
"The Japanese In nnpcxlor number
forced the Rnnalan detachment at
Tlnkhetchen to abaadon their bane at
BereancfT Hill. The battle han been
desperate on both aidea. The result is
ot yet knoTns.'
TSINKHETCHEN. Feb. 24 (via Muk
den). There was fighting along the whole
line In this district today. The Japanese,
continuing their persistent and system
atic advance, drove in the Russian van
guard posts and came Into touch with
Rues lan fortified positions.
A stubborn combat is expected tomor
row, the Japanese apparently intending
to attempt to drive out the Russians and
capture their redoubts. The Japanese are
circling eastward.
GREATEST BATTLE OF THE WAR
Kuropatkin Now Ready to Hurl His
Army at Oyama.
SPECIAL. CABLE.
ST.( PETERSBURG, Fob. 25. An
other great battle to the south of
Mukden is imminent. If It has not al
ready begun. Tho preparations for the
fight, which havo been progressing
over since the cessation of heavy fight
ing in the beginning of tho Winter, are
now complete. aodGenoral Kuropatkin
is ready to ThrowSls entire force
against that of Field Marshal Oyama In
a clash beside -which tho past battles
of tho -war are liable to sink Into com
parative Insignificance.
It now seems certain that the of
fensive movement begun by Kuropat
kin on January 25 was, as he himself
stated, but a preliminary move, more
in the nature of an extended scouting
tour than an actual general battle. The
Russian Commander-in-Chief knew tho
position of the Japanese forces, but he
did not know at what points they were
strongest, and the forward movement,
which ended so disastrously, showed
beyond a doubt that the Japanese were
ready to meet any move which the
Russians might make.
Both sides are now in better condi
tion to fight than they have been at
any time since the beginning of the
war. Both armies havo been heavily
reinforced and the probabilities are
that tho forces -which -will clash -will
be greater than in any. of the conflicts
thus far. That the Russian Com
mander feels the coming clash will bo
terrific is attested by the fact that the
Red Cross Institutions at Mukden,
Harbin. Tiding and Irkutsk have been
instructed to prepare for tho accom
modation of from 80,000 to 100,000
wounded.
RUSSIANS; BEGAN MOVEMENT
They Occupied Advanced Positions,
From Which They Were Driven.
ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. 24 (3 A. M.).
Official dispatches given out today dispose
of the rumor of General Kuropatkln's re
tirement from the Shakhc, but, taken in
connection with tho Associated Prees
Tsinkhetchen dispatch, show that opera
tions of an important nature are in prog
ress In the mountain region to the east
ward. The movement was precipitated by the
Russians, who last week sent out two di
visions and occupied well-advanced posi
tions. The Japanese attacked these posi
tions In force. The Russians retired elow
ly, fighting, and Thursday evening were
driven within their fortified lines. The
latest dispatches prophesied heavy fight
ing on Friday.
The War Office attaches considerable
Importance to the blowing up of the
bridge south of Halchcng, and predicts y.
will Interrupt the transportation of muni
tions for some time.
CLOSING IN ON RUSSIAN FLANK
Japanese Movement Seems to Be to
Outflank Enemy.
SHENKIN. Manchuria, Feb. 24 (via
Mukden). It Is reported here; that the Jap
anese arc closing In on the Russian east
flank. As a result of this movement it is
possible that there will be either a gen
eral engagement or at least a counter
movement by the Russians along pome
part of thje line, especially If, as is
thought, the Japanese have returned to
their original tactics of making flank
ing movements from the mountains. The
early advent of Spring now makes possible
operations in and from the mountainous
districts.
For the past three week? the Russians
have suffered no material disturbance,
with the excoptlon of comparatively un
important damage to the railroad and to
a bridge near Kuan Chla Pass, as the re
sult of Japanese raids, aided, it is al
leged, by Chinese bandits. Since- the re
ceipt of: news of the movement of an un
identified armed force of unknown num
bers -behind the Russian right wing, the
Russians' have taken measures for the
purpose of minimizing the opportunities
for brigands, tho .belief that Chinese
bandits are t mc 'extent being organ
ized and dir. d, by Japanese cavalry.
Reports of . uvity at Vladivostok in an
ticipation of aa attack on that place by
tho Japanese arc' confirmed, but the town
continues In its accustomed gaiety, in
which the civil and military elements par
ticipate. The channels of business Inter
course there are in their normal condi
tion, notwithstanding the fact that the
stringent patrol by the Japanese of the
straits between the Island of Sakhalin
and tho coast of Japan has completely in
terrupted the movements of shipping. Sup
plies at Vladivostok, it is reported, are
plentiful, though prices are high. The
naval attaches of foreign governments are
leaving Vladivostok by request of the
Russian authorities.
The number of refugees at Mukden has
been greatly reduced because of the trans
fer of them to the government reserva
tion east of Kuachengtzu. The very con
siderable number remaining at .Mukden,
however, are now In receipt of adequate
care, this being rendered possible by the
free Import for helr use of grain from
the north.
VLADIVOSTOK BLOCKADE TIGHT
Crew of Wyefleld Returns and Tells
of Capture by Japanese.
VICTORIA. B. .., Feb. 24. The steam
er Iyo Maru, wch arrived this after
noon, brought 1 members of the crew
of the British garner Wyefleld, which
was seized by.-he Japanese gunboat
MusashI on .duary 28 in Tsugaru
Straits. The W.3$fleld carried hay, bar
ley and foodstcSs from San Francisco
via Comox. Stni, tried to reach Vladi
vostok through' La Pcrousc Straits, but
encountered ice" -and injured some plates
on her bow. causing her to leak.
Then Captain Watson steered for
Tsugaru Straits and was half way
through when the Muasbi signalled
her. in reply to signals, Captain Wat
san answered that he was bound to
Vladivostok and was seized a.iu taken
to Hakodate, thence to Tokosuka.
-where the vessel was condemned. Cap
tain Watson and officers will leave for
San Francisco without delay.
The steamer M. S. Dollar, which was
seized was through the Tsugaru
Straits when a Japanese gunboat sig
nalled her. The Dollar put about and
ran. The gunboat followed, but, being:
short of coal, was obliged to go to
Hakodate and the M. S. Dollar escaped.
The gunboat coaled and followed, seiz
ing the Dollar when near Yokohama.
She was also taken to Yokosuka and
condemned. Her crew will bo sent home
by the next steamer.
Five Japanese warships aro guarding
Tsugaru Straits, wh'oh seoras to be the
only available Winter prs:agt to Vlad
ivostok. There is also a signal station
and lookout on a hill overlooking the
straits whence communication Is main
tained by wireless telegraph with the
guurdshlps. It is considered hopeless
to attempt to evade the blockade there.
One German ship was at Shlmonosekl,
which managed to reach Vladivostok,
going: thronjrh too Sea of Japan.
CONTENTS OF TODAY'S PAPER
The Weather.
YESTERDAY'S Maximum temperature, 67 de
treea; minimum, 49tde8Teea. Precipitation,
trace,
TODAY'S Increaalnc cloudiness followed by
showers; cooler eoutheastorly winds.
Tho War la the Far East.
Greatest battle of tha war begun, Japanese
outflanking Russian. Page 1.
Russian advanced poet driven in and re
doubts attacked. Page 1.
Blockade of Vladivostok complete, but food not
scarce. Page 1.
Crew of the- Wyefleld returns and tells of Ita
capture. Pace 1.
Peace proposals were made by Japan through
President Roosevelt, rase B.
Affairs In Russia.
Terrorists murder Prince VaslHchykoff. com
mander of troops In Warsaw. Page 1.
four other officers aro marked for death.
Page 1.
Teas an Is, misled by agitators, poize the? farm
land. Page 1.
Reservists desert colors, saying war Is over.
Page 1.
Czar yields to railroad Krlkers and traffic
will be resumed. Page 7.
Whole ot Caucasia In revolt, all races com
bining. Page 1.
Foreign.
Norway threatens to dissolve union with
Sweden and establish republic. Page 5.
King Kdward favors Irish liberty as step to
Anglo-American alliance. Page 1.
Prwela compares her railroads with those o:
United States. Page S.
National.
Morgan tries to talk statehood to death la
the Senate, rage 4.
Senate will vote on Swayne Impeachment on
Monday. Page 4.
House refuses appropriation for rent ot New
York Custom-House from Standard Oil Bank.
Page -1.
Bill dividing Oregon Into two Judicial dis
tricts Is killed; similar Washington bill
pawed. Pace 3.
Move to prosecute armor-plate trust. Page -1.
Judge Swayno will be acquitted. Page 3.
Politics.
Governor VTarfleld of Maryland supports Presi
dent's policy towards negroes. Page 7.
John J. Long says Monroe doctrine Is carried
too far. Page 7.
Kansas begins criminal proceedings against
Standard Oil Company. Page 4.
Somes tie.
Strange dinner given to divorced people in
Chicago. Page 1.
Mrs. Cbadwick refuses to testify and baffles
lawyers; her Jewels found. Page 5.
Governor Vardaman persuades Mlsslssipplans
not to lynch negro murderer. Page 7.
raclflc Coast.
Kennedy offers substitute for drastic railroad
commission bill to Washington Legislature.
Page 1.
Fishing laws pawed by the. last Oregon legis
lature are in effect now. Page 8.
Suit for extensive water rights in Milton,- Or.,
neighborhood begun by Teacock Mill Com
pany. Page 6.
Eastern millions for electric Toad Into the
Palouse country. Page 0.
San Francisco scandalized by "Seeley" dinner
given Englishmen by local swells. Page 0.
Portland and Vicinity.
First step to test primary law as applicable to
Portland Is taken. Page 12.
Roosevelt's Dakota cabin will be an exhibit at
the Lewis and Clark Exposition. Page 11.
Appeal made to civic pride for the abolition of
billboard and rubbish -nuisances In Portland.
Page 10.
Bill Introduced In New York Legislature In
creasing appropriation for Lewis and Clark
Fair. Page 11.
Municipal Association plans Its, policy for June
election. Page 10.
Mrs. Ballington Booth's mission is prison re
form. Page 14.
Four rockptle vagrants break City Jail and
escape. Page 11.
State roclrtles hold banquets and meetings.
Page 11.
Commercial and Marine.
Bulge In corn helps wheat prices at Chicago.
Pare 15.
Resumption of strength In stock market.
Pace 15.
Trade condition Improve-'throughout country.
Page 15. i
. All San Francisco markets., active. Page 15.
Sttamer- Olympla ordered to 'proceed to Yok'o
i hams- Page 14.' f " -'
PARES ITS CLAW!
Kennedy Has Substitute
Commission Bill.
SATISFACTORY TO SENATE
House Shows Disposition to
Get Off Its High Horse. '
ELECTIVE BOARD PROPOSED
Lower Branch of Washington Legis
lature Struggles All Day With
Drastic Measure Requires
Two-Thirds Vote.
OLTMPIA, Wash.. Feb. 24.-(Special.)
The House and Senate are now on the
verse of a deadlock over the railway com
mission bill. "While the House labored
all day over the Crane-XHckson bill, de
bated proposed amendments, .answered to
roll-calls, and finally brought the bill to
the very verge of passage, another bllf
was In course of preparation, and just
before the adjournment of the Senate it
was submitted by Senator Kennedy as a
substitute for his drastic measure intro
duced earlier in the session.
There is no doubt as to the ability of
the friends of the Dickson bill to pas3
their measure in the House, as they have
almost two-thirds of the members, and
there Is no doubt as to the ability of the
friends of Kennedy's new bill to pass
that measure In the Senate. But one
house of the other must recede from its
position within the next 13 days or there
will be no commission bllL
Kennedy's new bill Is a wido departure
from his bill introduced In the early part
ot tho session. The points of widest di
version are In the selection of the com
missioners and in the Initiative rate-making
and Joint-rate features. It also con
tains several features not mentioned In
any other bill so far introduced. These
include an anti-pooling provision and! a
requirement for the posting of tariffs and
giving of notices of change adapted from
thv imejrstatejCprnmrco law, anL sl pro-v
vision that when a railroad company Is
unable to furnish all the cars needed;
those on hand shall bo justly distributed.
Provision fcr Elective Commission.
The bill provides for an elective com
mission. The Governor Is empowered to
appoint tho commissioners tho first Mon
day in January, who shall serve until
their successors are elected at the gen
eral election in 3506. Tho provision as to
joint traffic provides that at all railway
crossings there shall be maintained the
' necessary switches for an interchange of
cars, but It does not compel one road to
send cars over another line or to make
joint through rates. The section defining
discriminations is as broad as the similar
provision In the House bill.
The bill seeks to regulate the short and
long haul rates only where the short haul
is within the long- haul. It provides that
any person may bring suit in a court of
competent jurisdiction or before the com
mission, but not before both, to correct
discriminations or abuses. Railroad com
panies are made liable for damages to
any person Injured by violation of rates.
The commission is empowered to hold
special sessions anywhere In the state
and may subpena witnesses. When the
commission believes a railroad is violat
ing provisions of the act or the rates
fixed by the commission. It may file pro
ceedings In court.
Shipper May File Complaint.
Any shipper who alleges Injury by
discriminations may file a complaint,
on the receipt of which the commission
shall notify, the railroad complained of.
The company is required to explain or
satisfy the shipper and if the commis
sion deems that the grounds reason
ably justify an inquiry, it may inetl
tue such inquiry within 30 days. If a
company makes reparation to a complaining-
shipper the reparation 13 an
estoppal to further proceedings.
There is a section which expressly
confers upon the commission the power
to hear complaints and regulate rates,
and another section gives the com
mission or any person Interested the
right to file suits to exact penalties.
Maximum penalties nre Hxed nt $5000.
The right of appeal is given to the
railroad company. Electric roads over
45 miles in length and running between
cities of the fir3t class are exempted
from the provisions.
The bill 13 the outcome of the knowl
edge that the House measure cannot
pass the Senate, and while some of the
Eastern "Washington members are not
satisfied with it, most of them In the
Senate are disposed to look upon the
bill as the only one that can be passed.
It will be put up to the House in that
light.
House May Accept Substitute.
The possibility of the House, as a
body, receding from its views In part
on the railway commission measure Is
Indicated by an analysis of today's vote
as not altogether hopeless. The leaders
of the commission forces had with
them approximately 60 votesl Among
these 60 members were some of the
King County delegation who are stand
ing by the commission bill in accord
ance with the Plies Senatorial pledge
that his delegation should support a
bill acceptable to Eastern "Washington.
There are others, like Huxtable, Booth
and Molstad. who. In the joint rail
road commljttee, voted for the railroad
amendments to the subcommittee bill.
y who were today with the Dickson-
Crane forces, and the only accountable
reason 13 that they know the House
bill cannot become a law, and that they
and the other members mentioned ex
pect to say vrhen tho compromise meas
ure Is brought before the House:
"We, stood by your bill to the end,
but it cannot become a law, so let us
pass this as the next best thing."
Men like Belter of Lincoln, however,
insist that they will never consent to
the passage of the Kennedy bill In the
House. Belter is the only one of the
Eastern Washington steering? commit
tee of the House who has looked over
the Kennedy bill. He condemns it in
roundest terms as a measure drawn
wholly in the Interest of the railway
companies.
Bad Day for Trading.
The Eastern Washington steering
committee accomplished nothing today
in the way ot trades. The combination
on tho Earles bill is now utterly hope
less, but the committee has three pos
sible means of bringing- men into line
under consideration. These are sup
port for or opposition to, whichever
apears most advantageous, the closed
sockcye season bill, the Davis factory
inspection bill, and the various other
bills that the lumbermen are anxious
to have passed.
Tho committee's efforts today wero
confined to the factory inspection bill,
and Belter declared tonight that It
would never be allowed to pass the
House unless the lumbermen assumed
a different attitude regarding the rail
way commission bill
"I am opposed to a drastic course as
a rule," said he, "but they have been
drastic with us, and one must 'fight
the devil with Are.'"
Fairchild Receives a Shock.
Perhaps the most astounded man In
Olympla over the substitution to the
Kennedy bill is H. A. Fairchild. Gov
ernor Mead's friend and confidant, who
drew the original Kennedy bill. When
asked tonight what ho thought of the
new Kennedy bill, ho pleaded Igno
rance and asked Its Import. At the
first mention of an elective commission
Mr. Fairchild threw up his hands In
horror.
"You can't make me believe Ken
nedy has introduced an elective com
mission bill. You are stringing- me,"
and Fairchild rushed! oft to secure
further confirmation of the statement.
Every action taken by the House on
the Crane-Dickson bill today was by roll
call. Tho proceedings opened with a call
of the House and after tho reading of tho
bill had started, and amendments were
permissible, roll-call followed roll-call.
Every amendment of Importance brought
Dickson to his feet, with the demand for
tho roll and he was Indorsed by over a
score of other member.
The amendments that brought out the
principal fight were intended to destroy
tho initiative rato-maklng powers confer
'iTimpon .the-ccrm'nlissidh. All the amend
ments were proposed by Huston ot King,
and. as a rule, they were supported by
Gleason. Both asserted, however, that
they favored a Railway Commission bill.
Gleason Has a Theory.
Gleason's fight was on the theory that
the commission should have Initiatory
rate-making powers over article or mat
ters cognate to other articles or matters
brought to the attention of the commis
sion by the institution of a complaint.
He asserted, that the chairman of the
railroad committee had informed him that
this was all the framers ot the bill de
sired. The first roll-call was on the striking
out of the Inlatory feature and .gave the
amendment CO votes with 61 against it.
One by one amendments of lesser Import
ance were voted down, but the amend
ments never received over 42 votes and
there were seven roll-calls.
The debating was confined largely to
those who favored the amendments. The
Eastern Washington men whose agree
ment to stay by the bill from top to bot
tom and not debate Its provisions on the
floor, kept most of them quiet, although
they were forced Into short discussions at
times. When the reading of the bill was
completed Gleason attempted to have It
retain Its place on the calendar at second
reading for 24 hours to enable him to pre
uare amendments that would express his
Ideas regarding the Initiative powers. His
motion was lost-
Dlckson then moved to arjspend the
rules and advance the bill to third read
ing. This motion required a two-thirds
vote to carry and was defeated, 50 to 32.
A motion Interposed by Lyons that the
House adjourn was lost. Crane then
moved to have the bill made a special
order for 11 o'clock tomorrow and the mo
tion carried, and the House adjourned.
The Kennedy bill was made a special
order In the Senate for Monday at 2:30.
SURVEYOR SNOW MAY GET JOB
Slated for Highway Commissioner
Created in Omnibus Bill.
OLYMPIA. Wash., Feb. 24. (Special.)
The statement comes from a semi-official
source that Joseph M. Snow, of Spokane,
will be the Highway Commissioner whose
office was- created by the passage of the
omnibus road bill over the Governor lie
Bride veto. Mr. Snow Is the present
County Surveyor of Spokane County and
Is backed by the Spokane delegation.
AH of the King County Senators called
on the Governor today in behalf of Frank
H. Paul; whom they wish to see appoint
ed on the Tax Commission. The bill creating-
the commission has passed the
House, but not the Senate.
Speaker Megler signed the capital re
moval bill today and it was returned to
the Senate enrolling committee, which
It was decided had custody of the bill.
This committee solved the problem of the
further course of the bill by taking It
directly to Governor Mead. Governor
Mead this afternoon wired to the Tacoma
Chamber of Commerce that he would give
them an opportunity to be heard on the
bill tomorrow at 2 o'clock.
It Is practically settled that none of the
score or more of bills that seek to change
the present methods of disposing of state
lands will be passed by this session of the
Legllature.
The disposition to kill off these bills
has been Increasing in strength, and with
in the last few days It began to appear that
the only bills that could pass would per
haps be the Crane or Roth bills, with
drawing all lands from sale. The . two
bills were to have been taken up by the
House committee on lands this afternoon.
(Concluded on Pace 11.)
m l ie
Celebrated by Disunited
in Chicago.
GREAT ALIMONY FEAST
Unique Gathering of Matri
monial Misfits,
TOASTS FULL OF CYNICISM
Romaine Pieraon Invites Other DI
vorced People, and Eight Mar
riageable Women 'to an
Original Celebration.
CHICAGO, Feb. 24. (Special.) WhStS
society in Kenwood is gasping after every;
report that emanates from tho Chicago
Beach Hotel, telling of tho "divorce feast
and alimony" dinner given by Romalna
Plerson In joyful celebration of the wreck
of his ship of domesticity, society Is also
asking itself Just why eight young ladiea
who havo never tasted the gall of mar
ried existence should havo been tha
guests.
The motto of the dinner, which was
posted In the dining-room, ''United we
stand, divided we stand it better," and
the phrase from the host's invitation,
"Many mlsmated persons will be pres
ent," have caused tho friends of the young
women to sit up and look about. '
From all reports the dinner was a suc
cess. Every blasted marital hope was
toasted till it was swamped, and the
guests in the rooms above wondered If
the corks were going to blow through tha
floor.
Some Were Not Qualified.
Mr3. Marrit Wayland Barnes, who was
divorced from a South Side physician
just recently, was Invited, but her nams
was not among those marked present
when the rollcall was taken. One guest,
who was asked to come from the East
said he didn't want to hold a bacchanalian
revelry in his own sepulcher, and another
invited guest, who signed herself "Tha
Widow," wrote In tears that she lacked .
two' things divorce and time to qualify
her for a seat.
When Miss Elizabeth Mix and her sister
Noretta entered the room there were joy
ful greetings. Miss Elizabeth's engage
ment, which was recently announced, of
course was not mentioned.
The toast that took the cake was given
by the host himself. It was:
"Here's to my mother-in-law. God
bless her, but I do not Insist upon it."
Soliloquy of the ex-Married.
The little verse on the Invitation and
score-card also was read with marks of
approval for Its originality. It was en
titled, "The ex-Married Man's Soliloquy,"
and was as follows:
To wed or not to wed.
That Is the question;
Whether 'tis better to bo alon
And disappoint several women
For a time.
Or to marry again
And disappoint another woman.
For life.
This Nearly Spoiled It.
J. Harry Cox, clubman, of New York
came near spoiling everything. Unknown
to the host, he wa3 recently married. Ha
signed his regrets "Harry & Co., Lim
ited, for Life and Eternity," and many
were in favor ot sending him a messaga
of condolence.
Mr. Plerson was married 12 years ago
the night of the dinner. Two years later;
he was divorced.
"I am going to celebrate the anniver
saries in the same manner or better as
long as I live," he sajd, as he took m
sleeper for French Lick Springs.
KING FAVORS IRISH. LIBERTY
Regards It as Step Tcwards Anglo
American Alliance.
LONDOX. Feb. 24. The Daily Chroni
cle's Dublin correspondent learns on high
authority that the MacDonncll and Wynd
ham correspondence included a letter from
King Edward, which was omitted in tha
reading of the letters last Wednesday,
night, and adds:
"The King. 13 greatly interested in Mac
Donnell's Irish political work, which, ha
says, is not to be Interrupted, and for
that reason counseled MacDonnell's non
acceptance of the post of Governor of
Bombay.
"According to the United Irishman
newspaper, the King has set his heart on
an Anglo-Saxon alliance, and for that
reason Is anxious to conciliate Ireland,
and therefore he supports MacDonnell
and the Earl ot Dudley against the Cabi
net." MAY BE PAUL JOKES' COFFIN
Leaden Casket Dug Up and Opened
by Ambassador.
PARIS. Feb. 24. A leaden coffin
which is believed to contain the body
of John Paul Jones was opened in tho
presence ot Ambassador Porter for
identification. The copper nameplata
on the coffin has been removed, but it
Is so badly worn "as to be indecipher
able. The coffin was found 16 feet below a
grainshed. at No. 14 Rue Grange aux
Belles. A foreign Protestant grave
yard formerly was in that quarter.
Croker Returns to England.
NEW YORK. Feb. 24. The World
says today: "Richard Croker, accom
panied by his youngest son, Herbert,
will sail for England this morning oa
the Campania."