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THE MOENIKQ OBEGONIAU, SATUBDAY, HAEOH 4, 1905. Goes to the Orient in Behalf of Leading Journals JC NOTED visitor in Portland yester-J- day -was Frederic J. Haskln, one of the best-known American correspondents. 2r. Sasldn will embark in a few days at Ban Francisco for a round-the-world trip, In which he will travel 22.000 miles. To make the trip will consume 14 months' time. The nature of Mr. Haskln's visit to Portland was to negotiate with The Ore gonian as to his trip. As a result, a con tract was signed for the entire sen-Ice in the form of a letter which will appear each week. Mr. Haskln will visit Ha waii, Japan. Manchuria, China. Philip pine Islands, India, Italy, Switzerland. France, England. Germany and Russia. Ihiring the past few years Mr. Haskln has been one of the most conspicuous .fig ures in American journalism. For sev eral months he was in Cuba during the celebrated fight against the yellow fever plague. His series of articles on the re construction of the Island, which ap peared In a large number of leading pa pers, were praised by newspaper men all over the country, and were accepted by the officials at Washington as the best of their kind. Mr. Haskln follows closely upon the heels of big events, and for this reason bis writing has been identified with most all the great catastrophes and world-wide occurrences of recent years. He was at Martinique immediately after the erup tion of Mount Pelee, and his wonderful and graphic description of the terrible devastation received commendation and prominent recognition in all parts of the world. Mr. Haskln entered Alaska in the great rush for the Klondike, and his series of letters from that territory only added to his fame as one of America'3 most brilliant descriptive and narrative Journalists. South America has been the most re cent field of operations for him. On this trip he passed safely through two revo lutions and three epidemics one of bu bonic plague, another of yellow fever and still another of smallpox. In every coun try he visits he Invariably encounters sim ilar harrowing experiences. In fact no seeks excitement and danger of all kinds, as It affords him the very best and most interesting material for his American readers. Mr. Haskln, unlike many Journalists, has no established field for his work. One month he is liable to be in some South American country In the very midst of a political revolution, and the next month he may be in Labrador, Siberia, or any other place that may for the time be be forc the world. The Far East at the pres- WILLING TO MERGE Board of Trade Submits Its Conditions, WANTS DEMOCRATIC CONTROL If Such Provision Is Not Satisfactory to Chamber of Commerce It Will Endeavor to Work in Its Own Way. The Portland Board of Trade Is now willing to amalgamate with the Portland Chamber of Commerce provided the latter organization sees fit to abolish Its pres ent form of government and adopt one more democratic. At a meeting of the board held yester day afternoon the Question of amalgama tion was discussed. The report of the committee on conference, which had been appointed to meet with a like committee from the Chamber of Commerce, was listened to and its proposals were adopted as good. It was thought best by a majority of the members of the board to amalgamate If the merging could be done on a middle sround. The members of the Board of Trade object to the entire management of the organization of the Chamber by the board of trustees, while the members have nothing to do In practical conduct of the affairs of the body other than to pay their dues as required. The members of the Board of Trade therefore are of the opinion that the business Of the board or of the amalgamated body should be carried on in open monthly meetings, at which time all members of the or ganization should have an equal ohance to discuss and vote upon the measure un der consideration. This in brief Is the plan proposed by the Board of Trade. It It 1b accepted the members of the Board will Join with the Chamber, but if not the Board will begin a campaign of or ganization and enlargement. An effort will be made to form many sub-organizations under the protection of the Board of Trade, all to work In harmony for the good and the upbuilding of the city and the state. The report of the conference committee was adopted and the plan outlined by it was ordered sent to the Chamber of Com merce for consideration and possible ap proval. Upon Its reception depends the settlement of the amalgamation question as between the Board of Trade and the Chamber of Commerce. This is the plan: That steps should be at once taken to bring existing societies of separate trades, businesses and rnfe6ions la the City of Portland Into relations with the Board or the Chamber, as the caeo may be) by which they should be constituted as the so ciety or association of each eepanUe trade or business of the Board of Trude (or Cham ber). That measures should bo ret In operation by Which sew societies or associations phouVd be formed on those principles and affiliated with the Board (or Chamber), comprising ntmebers of all euch trades, professions and businesses as are operating In the City of Portland, and depend for their success on the prosperity and development of the city. That each ouch orga.nl ration should select its own members, be responsible for them, should have headquarters In the Board of Trade (or Chamber of Commerce) rooms. But that all their members who pay the $1 per tooBth Cues of the Board (or Chamber) and subscribe the conetttutlon would thereby be come members of the Board (or Chamber). That facilities should be given to all the enb-organlzatlona to bold their open meet ings at the ball of the Board of Trade (or Chamber). That open meetings of the Board (or .Cham ber) should be held monthly at their ball, at which free discussion would be allowed of all matters affecting me Interests of the city, municipal, trade, manufacture, business open ings and facilities, while the public Interests of the state would sot be shut out. That thus the collective action of the Board (or Cham ber) oould be brought to bear for the good of the city, of Its various parts and of the citi zens. That the officer and representatives of the enlarged Board (or Chamber) should be direct ly elected by the whole body at the annual meeting, but that the Board should control its own affairs, by Independent action at each meeting; that an executive committee should be elected to deal with emergencies and to conserve continuity between the meetings of the Board. The Board to act on the applica tions of all sub-boards and associations1 for membership. That tho conference committee of the Board be instructed to communicate these resolutions to, the Gvunber of Commerce as the basis on which, if adopted by the Chamber, an amal gamation of the two bodies might be carried through, and that powsr be given to the com- ml t tee to adjust the details as might be found test, provided the main outlines othe sgiHflHIHSBHPP Tr.Tcn.KRia j. haskin, ccmnEsroxDExr, who is sxasxxxo m a text AROUND Ting YCORJ2). ' - - - t r t ent has been brought before the attention of the civilized world as never before. It is only natural, then, that Mr. Haskln would seek this practically new field. Mr. Haskin'8 letters appeal particular ly to the American woman. In nearly all of his articles there will be found some thing especially Interesting to the ladles. In the foreign countries bo visits he writes about the women of different races and their eccentricities and mode of liv ing. plan above laid down be adhered to. But that If It be fouad impracticable to arrange an amalgamation with me Chamber ot Com merce on these lines, steps should be taken at oace to formulate the plan referred to as adaptable to the future life and usefulness of the Board of Trade. That If the last-staCed ootrrae Is followed the members present pledge then- best efforts to make this plan successful. 0BGA2HZING THE OPPOSITION. Enemies of Rate Legislation Are Busy and Have Advantage of Time. ORBGONIAN NEWS BUREAU, Wash ington, March 1. Letters received by Congressmen and others in Washington from different parts of the country show that there is a considerable unrest among the people and that they are very much disposed to Insist upon something in the line of the recommendations of the Pres ident for curbing; monopoly In transpor tation. Of course It Is too late in the session for anything to be done now, but it has been understood for more than a month past that nothing would be done, as a large number of Benators de termined long ago to prevent any hasty action in the way of railroad legislation. In opposition to this sentiment that comes from the people who are discon tented with present conditions, many let ters are received from men on the other side who are taking' occasion to warn Senators not to be In haste and to give all proposed railroad legislation careful scrutiny. In order that the business in terests of the country may not be seri ously disturbed and that unnecessary flnancinl disasters may not ensue. Here tofore the railroad Interests have not taken any particularly active part In op position to legislation, further than to write Senators who were supposed to rep resent them that they did not want any thing done. But public sentiment Is be ing created by various means against rad ical action. It grows more and more apparent that this sentiment will be continually aug mented during the Summer, and by the time a special session of Congress is called In October there will be a well organlzed movement against any railroad-rate legislation, and It will be backed by such a power as to give the Senate reason to delay or prevent any legislation in line with what the Pres ident recommended. Thus It becomes evident that in putting oft the extra ses sion of Congress from Spring until the Fall there Is danger for those who ex pect anything in the way of railroad-rate legislation. HEW COMMAND FOE PTTOSTON Transferred From Department of the Lakes to California. WASHINGTON. March 8. By direction ot the President the War Department has Issued an order relieving Brigadier-General Frederick Funston from the com mand of the Department of the Lakes, with headquarters at Chicago, to take effect March 31. 1905, and assigning him to the command ot the Department of Cali fornia, and to the temporary command of the Pacific Division, from April e, 1905, to succeed Brigadier-General Francis Moore, who will retire from active service on that date. Hood River Mill Will Soon Grind. HOOD RIVER, Or.. March 2. (Spe cial.) The 100-barrel flouring mill of the Hood River Milling Company will begin grinding flour Monday morning. New machinery, direct from Eastern foundries, has been installed, and yes terday connection was made with the water-power plant of J. A. Wilson's, when the mill was put into operation and everything found to work satis factorily. T. W. Thompson, of Cornelius; J. P. Aplln and G. J. Gessllng, of this city, are the principal stockholders. The plant represents an outlay of 320,000, and Is one of the first local enterprises of a manufacturing nature. Thousands of Men May Strike. NEW YORK. March 3. Demands for Increased pay and an eight-hour day to take effect May 1, have been announced by the Rockmen and Excavators' Union, which contains about 16,000 members In Greater New York. If the demands meet refusal, the men declare they will strike on the date mentioned. The rockmen want SB cents an hour, the excavators demanding 20 cents. Their union was organised when the subway was started, and a year ago went on strike to obtain recognition. The union has since been reorganized. Knights to Meet In April. ASTORIA, Or, March 5L (Special.) A district convention of Knights of Pythias Lodges will be held m this city on April C. The district embraces the lodges at Astoria, Seaside, Rainier and EL Helens. TO CUKE COLD XX ONE DAT. Take Laxatlr Bromo Quinine Tablets. XH Crosglsta refund the money tf It falls to caret. X. W. Orove' sta&atim U cm sassv box. 2&c Besides being a gifted writer, Mr. Has kln la a thoroughly trained newspaper man. He made his start on a small weekly paper In Missouri as the office "devIL He showed such an adaptabil ity, however, that in a few years he had worked himself up through all the va rious branches of the business and be came the editor and proprietor. The date of the appearance of the first of his articles to appear in The Oregoalan will bo announced later. x CAUSE OF THE FIRE Phosphorus Shipped on Oregon Under False Label. SCHEME TO ESCAPE BIG RATE Vessel Leaves Humboidt Bay for San Francisco for Repairs Damago . to Ship Amounts, to $40, 000 and Cargo $25,000. EUREKA. CaL, March 8. It devel oped this afternoon that the fire on the steamer Oregon was caused through a criminal shipment of a quantity ot phosphorus, labeled as phospnto of lime. Altogether there were 14 cases. It is said, on board. One case was stowed aft between decks and the re mainder in the vessel's hold. The usual precautions taken In shipping phos phorus were not followed, the officers having no knowledge of the true con tents ot the shipment which had been falsely labeled to escape the payment of high freight rates for such combus tible material as phosphorus, and which very often will not be shipped on a passenger craft under any conditions. The officers of the vessel, prior to de parture, were frco in the comment that the fire originated In that manner. With a heavy list to port, the Ore gon sailed for San Francisco today. All night her crew and a gang of long shoremen were at work shifting her cargo and making ready for her de parture. A few minutes before 11 o'clock this morning the tug Ranger put a line on the damaged ship, pulled her away from tho railroad wharf and started her down the bay. The tug followed in her wake, and upon reach ing tho entrance of the harbor, piloted her over the bar. When last seen, at noon, the Oregon was headed down the Coast at a fair rate of speed and ap peared to be working easily. This morning Captain Fred Warner, commander of tho Oregon, and Captain Pillsbury, of the marine underwriters, filed a wreck report with Collector of Customs -Sterling A. Campbell. The document gives the first authentic es timate of the damago done to the Ore gon by the fire. It shows that tho ves sel was valued at $175,000 and the cargo at $75,000. The estimated dam age to the vessel is $40,000 and the damage to the cargo 125,000. St. Paul Comes -Next Week. The local office ot tho San Francisco & Portland Steamship Company has been advised that the steamer St. Paul, which will take the place of the Oregon, will leave the Bay City for this place March 8. Passengers who bought tickets for tho sailing of the Oregon from Portland havo been given the privilege of going south by rail If they do sot care to wait for the Co lumbia, which leaves next Tuesday. Part of the freight destined for San Francisco will be sent on steamers of other lines. LIGHTSHIP TO BE REPAIRED No. 70, at San Francisco Bar, Will Be Withdrawn From Her Station. Captain Day, Lighthouse Inspector at San Francisco, has Issued a notice that about April 1 lightvossel No. 70, moored about 34 miles outside of the bar oft the entranoe to San Francisco harbor, will be temporarily withdrawn from her station for repairs and the station will be marked by a gas buoy, painted red I with "LJghtvessel Moorings" In black. and showing a fixed white light. Light- vessel No. 70 will be returned to her station as soon as repairs have been completed and the buoy withdrawn, of which due notice will be given. Notice Is also given that outer end south Jetty buoy, a first-class spar, red. No. 2, heretofore located about 250 feet north-northwest of the submerged rocks of the south jetty. Humboldt bar. Jibs gone adrift. It will be replaced as soon as practicable. USES HIS OWN CREW. Captain of S. T. Alexander Employed Only Sailors at Drydock. The Coast Seamen's Union, after a clash with the longshoremen. Is now in trouble with the Riggers' and Liners' Union. The dispute was occasioned by the work done on the schooner S. T. Alexander at the drydock. The echooner was lifted for the purpose of being cleaned and painted, and the captain decided he would have the work done by,, his own crew. Heretofore, this kind of labor has been performed by the riggers and liners, and they strenu ously objected to the schooner captain's action. Several delegations were sent down to St. Johns, but to no purpose, for the skipper persisted in doing things his own way. The Alexander was floated at 1 P. M. yesterday, having been on the dock just S hours. The total expense was about $200, Including the docking charges, a sum considerably less than it would have cost the schoooner had the work been done by contract. This is the first time a vessel has been scraped and painted In the dock by her own crew, and It Is probable other vessel-owners will follow the example. The contractors offer no objections, as most of them have lost money in handling the small coasters that have been lifted, but the members ot the riggers' union say they have not been fairly treated In hav ing this kind of work taken from them. LUMBER VESSELS ARE COMING Seven More Placed on the En Route List. Seven more lumber-carriers have been put on the en route list to load cargoes at Portland. They are the brigantlne Lur llne, barkentine Katie Flicklnger and schooners Sehome and Churchill, from San Francisco; the schooners Luzon and Borealis, from San Pedro, and the schoon er David Evans, from San Diego. The schooner Virginia cleared for San Francisco yesterday with 670.000 feet ot lumber taken on at the North Pacific mill. The barkentine J. P. Emlgh will arrive this morning to load at the Port land .Lumber mills for Shanghai. The barkentine Koko Head, which reached Astoria last evening from Hawaii, is un der charter to the Pacific Export lumber Company to load for Manila. TACOMA IS IN THE ICE. Blockade-Runner Caught Off tho Japanese Coast. TOKIO. March 2. It is reported that the American steamer Tacoma, bound from Seattle to Vladivostok with 2000 tons of salt beef on board, was caught In the ice north of Hokkaido, about February 2S, and Is still held there. It Is added that the crew onco abandoned the Ta coma, but returned to her. These re ports cannot be confirmed on account of tho danger to naval ships, which were avoiding the Ice fields. WILL SEARCH FOR DERELICT Transport Solace Will Try to Find Hulk Sighted by Pythomene. 6AN FRANCISCO. March 2. Special.) The transport Solace Is coaling tonight at Mare Island and Is expected to leave for the north tomorrow forenoon. The Portland Chamber of Commerce reported a derelict oft the Columbia River bar and the Solace has been ordered north by tho Navy Department to discover. If possible, and sink the menace to naviga tion. Acme Clears With Lumber. ASTORIA, Or., March 3. Special) The steam schooner Acme cleared at tho Custom-House last evening for San Fran cisco. She carries a cargo of 500,000 feet of lumber loaded at Vancouver. Marine Notes. The steamer Oregona, of the Oregon City Transportation Company, has been laid off for painting and repairs and the Altona yesterday took her place on the Portland-Albany route. Inspectors Edwards and " Fuller have gone to Riparla to inspect the steamer Spokane. The dredge Portland began work on the O. W. P. Co.'8 fill at Sellwood yesterday. Domestic and Foreign Porta. ASTORIA. March 8-Arrlved down last night Schooner Halcyon. Arrived daws, at 1 last night and sailed at 9:25 A. ST. Steamer Acme, for San Franoliwo. Left up at 6:40 A. M- Barkentine T. P. Emlgh. Sailed at 9:35 A. M. German ship Carl, for TaJcn. Sailed at 3 P. ,11. Schooner Halcyon, for San Francisco. Arrived down at 11 A. it. and sailed at 4 P.M. Steamer Northland, for Son Pedro. Sailed at 12 noon Schooner Oceania Vance, for San Francisco. Arrived at 5 P. 1L Barkentlno Kolco Head, from Hawaii. Condition of the bar at 5 P. M., obscured; wind south; weather foggy. San Francisco. March 3. Silled at 11:30 A. M. Steamer Columbia, for Portland. Sailed Schooner Sehome. for Portland. Arrived Steam er Oregoalan, from New Tork. Coronet and San Diego; steamer Rainier, from Belllngham. Sailed Steamer Centennial, for Seattle; steam er Asuncion, for Seattle; barkentine Encore, for "W Ilia pa; echooner Comet, for Gray's Har bor. Cleared British steamer Glenturret, for Tokohama; BrltLia steamer Chlltonford, for Newcastle, Australia. Hoqulam, "Wash.. March a (Speclal.-6ailed Schooner Philippine, for San Pedro; steamers Homer and Santa Barbara, for San Fronclsoo. Arrived Schooner Sophie Chrlstensen and steamer Santa. Monica, from San Francisco. Kahulul. March 3. Arrived Schooner Olga, from Portland. F0K A COMPROMISE. Rrvermcn Offer to Avoid Great De lays in the Future. The rlvermen are much elated over the strong Indications that their proposed remedy for delays to bridge pedestrians will be given a trial. "When the recent agitation for closed bridges was begun the rlvermen met the issue squarely, and while objecting to anything like closed bridges for any speci fied time of the day, they admitted that many delays did exist which were occa sioned by the boats. They had no hesi tancy in acknowledging this weakness on their side of the controversy, and al though fully convinced of their protec tion by the Government, they evinced a decided "give and take" disposition In the settlement of the dispute. The expressed determination of the county officials to close the bridges for . two hours each day resulted in a meeting of representatives of river interests, at which various methods of relief to the pub-Mr- worn discussed. After consideration It ('was decided that the suggestion of Mayor "Williams, which was that Immediately after the passage of a boat the draw should be closed and the bridge cleared of congested traffic before opening for another boat, was the most feasible and practicable. A committee was appointed to present this remedy to Judge "Web ster and to give the rlvermon's side. Later a letter of instructions to captains and pilots was prepared governing the approach to and passage through the bridges, and these have been Indorsed by all steamboat companies and owners. These Instructions, when followed out, will. It Is expected, keep the maximum delay to the bridge public within five minutes. Their principal provision Is that a boat shall not signal for the draw until within proper distance, and that In the case of two boats approaching a bridge, unless they are immediately together, the draw shall be closed after the passage of the first boat, and the second will lay-to until the bridge traffic is cleared and the draw opened again. This it is thought will In itself provide a great relief to the public, without causing a serious loss to shipping, and rlvermen have been led to believe that the County Commissioners are more than Inclined to give this suggestion a trial before taking steps to. close the bridges. Standing of Bowling Teams. The following is the standing of the teams entered in the league ten-pin series at the Portland Bowling Alleys: "Won. lVost. P.C Gambrlnus 23 10 .637 All-Stars 17 IS .515 Pin-Knights 35 15 .500 Gold Leaf 13 20- .394 Bankers 13 20 .CM Tho Denver & TUo Q rands scenery Is even more beautiful in Winter than Sua- mer. Travel East vis. that lis asd. , fUx la-tt Lake Cttx HOW STATE FARES Moneys Appropriated forjts Harbors. BUT ONE DECREASE MADE That Is a Reduction of Fifty Thou sand Dollars In the Amount for the. Mouth of the Columbia River. The river and harbor appropriation bill as passed provides for the following Gov ernment work in Oregon waters: Tillamook Bay and bar $ 10,000 Coqullle River 55,000 Upper Columbia and Snake Rivers.. 23,000 Columbia River at Cascades 30,000 Willamette and Yamhill Rivers....- 50,000 Lower Willamette and Columbia Rivers 100,000 Same, continuing contract, addi tional 120,000 Mouth of the Columbia 400,000 Same, continuing contract, addi tional 300,000 Columbia River, locks and canals at The Dalles 50,000 Same, continuing contract, ad ditional 260.000 Columbia River, between Vancouver and moutn of wmamette 20,000 Same, continuing contract, addi tional 30.000 Gauging waters of Columbia 1,000 Tho only change made in the appropria tion as reported by the conference com mittee two days ag6 was In that for the mouth of the river, which was decreased $50,000. These appropriations Insure the continu ance of Government work on the Colum bia River jetty, the beginning ot con struction on the Celllo Canal, and the deepening of the river all matters of vital Importance to Portland. The advice of the House's action yes terday in disagreeing on the river and harbor bill and returning It to the confer ence caused a feeling ot gloom In tho local United States Engineers' Depart ment. These officials, aside from the offi cial aspect, all take a deep personal In terest in tho various projects under their Jurisdiction. The possibility of a lack of funds this year was looked on with ap prehension, and the passage of the appro priation bill brings with it a great relief. When informed last night of tho action of Congress in regard to the bill. Major W. C. Langfltt said: "While the amounts allowed us are far below what we wanted, we are pleased with the appropriations. They are suffi cient for the continuance of work during this year, and will avoid the embarrass ing position of being abl6 to do nothing. 'Tt Is difficult to say Just when we will get outdoor work started on the various Improvements, but we are doing all we can In the line of preparation, and with funds assured work will be commenced at the earliest opportunity. E "The beginning of the repair and con struction work on the Jetty 13 entirely de pendent upon weather conditions, but we hope to get at It early enough to allow us to obtain material results this year." In answer to questions, Major Langfitt stated that he was unable to state at this time Just what work would be done by the dredge Chinook this year. BOTH PAETTES LOVE CAHH0N. Most Popular Speaker of House Ability of John Sharp Williams. . OREGONIAW NBWB BUREAU, Wash ington, March 1. When tho next Con gress organizes, the Republicans will re elect Joseph G. Cannon Speaker, and the Democrats will again elect John Sharp Williams leader of the minority. Cannon and Williams, are rounding out their first terms- as leaders ot their respective par ties In the House, and both have done themselves credit by their conduct dur ing the past two years. But of the two. Cannon has proven by far the more adroit and by far the more popular leader. It has been many years since a Repub lican Speaker of tho House has won the love of the Democrats as well as the Re publicans. Speaker Reed, while he was unquestioned boss of his own party, did not bear the personal good will of many members of the House, though all ad mired his ability. He was heartily dis liked by the Democrats. Speaker Hen derson, who succeeded Reed, was a "Jolly good fellow" when he was a working member on the floor. His election as Speaker swelled his bead; completely spoiled him as a man, lost for him the friendship of almost every man in the House, and he retired at the end of two terms, a wiser but a sadder man. Hender son as Speaker had neither the admira tion nor the respect of the men In the House. But Speaker Cannon, well advanced in years,, carried with him into the Speak er's chair the same lovable nature that has made him popular all his life. "Uncle Joe" Is loved by the members of the House of Representatives as few men In public life have ever been loved before. He is a genial, wholesouled man, who un derstands human nature; .he -is a man among men, a friend to everyone who wfll let him be his friend. If It were not for adherence to custom, the Democrats, knowing their Inability to elect a Speak er, would Join with the Republicans to make Cannon's election unanimous, so stromr Is their liking for him. Cannon's popularity on the Democratic It is no small comfort to have Schilling's Best on call at yotrr grocer's; a pity one can't get everything such and sol PARKER'S Hair Balsam Promotes the growth c the hair and , grregUthaln3troan(lBllrlnpflR of youth. When tha hair la gray or faded It ; BRINGS BACK THE YOUTHFUL COLOR. It preTent3 Dandruff and hair faHlnff , and keeps Jhe scalp clean and neaitny. "Will Cure the Followls? STHiptesas: Falsa In the side. bade, under the shoulder, blade, amotnerlsc sensations, palpitation of the heart, a tired teellsc In tio morulas;, a poor appetite, coated tonrue. blotches and pUnplea. SO dare treatment. 2c All droKclats. Smthm tk Throat. Rm Hmve ihm hatskhf Ootfgfr of Qmnettmntio' side of the House Is due largely to his fairness as presiding ofheer. One of the first decisions he rendered was in favor of the Democrats. The Republicans had taken a false stand, and In all fairness the Speaker decided against them. From that day to this the Democrats have sworn by Cannon, and his rulings throughout have been uniformly Just. John Sharp Williams, the minority leader. Is in many ways an able man. He is bright, usually intelligent and pos sesses many qualifications for leadership. In debate he Is an able match for Payne, the floor leader of the Republicans. Will iams was elevated to the leadership of the minority direct from the ranks. He was untried. In his two years' experience he has wonderfully Improved, but his career Is marked by several very bad blunders, blunders of Judgment in every Instance. The latest and most serious mistake which Williams made was In attempting to make a party question out of the legis lation affecting the pay of retired offi cers serving with state militia. On that occasion the Democrats refused to follow him and he pouted, threatened to resign, and otherwise made himself ridiculous. 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