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THE MORNING OREGONIAN; THUESDAY, MARCH 23, 1905. 3 PODGES THE ISSUE Balfour Lets Free Traders Win by Default ONLY TWO OPPOSING VOTES Unionists Almost All Abstain From Voting on Motion Condemning Chamberlain's Fiscal Plan, Saving the Government. LOXDON", March 22. As a result of tho Cabinet's decision yesterday to nee no pressure upon, its followers in regard to resolutions introduced by the opposition to commit the government on tho fiscal question, a resolution introduced at to night's session of the House ot Commons by John Stirling Alnsworth ((Free Trade IJberal) was carried by a vote of 254 to 2. The resolution declares that "in the opinion of the House the imposition of a general duty on all manufactured goods imported from abroad not exceeding 10 per cent on an average, and varying ac cording to the amount -of labor on these goods would be Injurious to the commer cial interests of tho United Kingdom' While the action of tho Cabinet yester day left no opening tor a critical party division, the decision of the government to eyade an issue on the fiscal question for the remainder of the, session, and the fact that this was the first go-as-you-please vote, brought out a large attend ance and good galleries. A strong Lib eral whip summoned many members of the opposition, and the Nationalists turned out in full force. Mr. Ainsworth's resolution was second ed by Richard Cavendish (Unionist), who congraulated Premier Balfour on giving the House an opportunity to express un fettered its views on fiscal propositions. Both Mr. Alnsworth and Mr. Cavendish maintained that the vote would show a complete discrediting of Joseph Chamber lain. Premier Balfour spoke briefly, explain ing that be did not consider the resolution as anything more than an abortive effort on the part of the opposition to embar rass the government over an Issue which was not before Parliament. He recom mended his followers not only to follow the policy ho had adopted, by not de bating the resolution, but also to follow his example by not going into the division lobby. Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman at tacked the government forces' attitude. He asked, if the question was of no mo ment now, why it was considered a crit ical party, question on March 8. Lord Hugh Cecil said he believed that after tonight the country would not take the tariff reformers seriously. The elec torate would not rally to those who failed to rally to their own cause. The Socialist r ivement, he said, dying, was only be ing galvanized into life by the genius of another investigation. The result of the division was greeted with cheers and laughter. Sir Michael Hicks-Beach, Lord George Hamilton, Sir John Gorst and 19 other free-trade Unionists voted for tho Alns worth motion, besides the whole of the opposition and 50 Katlonllsts. All of the government supporters bad left the House after Balfour's speech. It Is now stated that Mr. Balfour se cured Joseph Chamberlain's assent to his mode of dealing with the Alnsworth mo tion by representing that any other course would risk the government's being defeat ed. The Ministers have Informally inti mated that, while refusing to countenance such maneuvers as Mr. Ainsworth's mo tion, they arc fully prepared to give time for debate of a formal motion of censure challenging the governments fiscal at titude. FRENCH STATESMAN A SUICIDE Antonln' Proust, Associate of Gam- betta, Shoots Himself. PARIS, March 22. (2:30 P. M.) Antonln Proust, Minister of Fine Arts In the Gambetta Cabinet, died today as the result of two shots in the head, self-inflicted. He had long been a vic tim of melancholia, which is believed to have been intensfled by differences with Boslta Mauri, the celebrated dancer of the opera, with whom he was closely associated. She dined at his apartment Monday evening, the tragedy following shortly after her de parture. Antonln Proupt, who was born in 1S37, entered Journalism In his youth, traveled extensively and was the author of a num ber of works on the fine arts and travel. He was correspondent of the Temps In the Franco-Prussian war. After the capitulation of Sedan he became secre tary of Gambetta, the cause of whose death has been shrouded in mystery, but who, according to one report, died in a manner somewhat similar to M. Proust In 18S7 M. Proust was elected to the Chamber of Deputies and devoted his at tention almost exclusively to foreign af fairs and the fine arts. In 1SS1 he entered the Cabinet presided over by Gambetta as Minister of Fine Arts, and retired with the Ministry in 1SS2, after which the Ministry of Fine Arts was suppressed. In December 1S92, M. Proust was among the many Deputies compromised In the great Panama Canal scandal, and was one of the five prosecuted by the gov ernment, which caused M. Proust to re sign the position of French Commissioner-General to the "World's Fair at Chi cago. Ho was tried before the Assize Courts on the Panama charge and was acquitted. Roslta Mauri was at one time the leading dancer of the Paris opera and was at the head of her profession in the world. "When she retired from the stage in 1S9S no dancer was ro well known. HE FEARS AUTOMOBILES MORE Charcot "Makes Light of Dangers of the Antarctic. NEW YORK. March 22. The French Antarctic expedition, under Dr. Charcot, arrived in port Tuesday afternoon, cables tho Buenos Ayres, Argentina, correspond ent of the Herald. French associations with flags and bands, a representative of the Minister of Marine and many officers of the Argentine navy met the party, members of which were escorted ashore and given a warm reception. Dr. Char cot, replying to an address of welcome, said the dangers of an Antarctic expedition were not as many as he believed existed In the streets ot Paris, with their auto mobiles, which were perhaps more dan gerous than Antarctic seas: KAISER EMBARRASSES FRANCE Visit to Morocco Hampers Her PJans for Control. PARIS. March 22. Emperor "William's proposed visit to Morocco at the moment when France is establishing paramount Influence there attracts marked attention and comment Concerning the visit itself, reports to the effect that France had taken umbrage are distinctly denied, as It is pointed out that there is nothing incorrect In such a visit, which is alto gether natural during a cruise In the Mediterranean. However, the authorities recognize that the visit is being used in unfriendly quarters as a pretext to stir up animosity and exercise the Moors, to believe- that they should reelst the ac ceptance oT the French plan tor adminis tering the country. The officials here say they do not re gard the Germans as being a party to this maneuver, which is attributed main ly to the Morocco correspondent ot a leading London newspaper. Owing to the Anglo-French agreement, the authorities here expected that British officials and press opinion would aselst in the execution ot the French policy. This policy has now reached a crisis, aa the French mission at Fez is awaiting the Sultan's final answer. Therefore the 'British press representations that Em peror William's visit may interrupt the French policy are strongly disapproved. Relative to the suggestion that Germany eeek equality of trade rights in Morocco, it is stated that the Anglo-French. agree ment distinctly provides tor an open-door policy, whereby the United States, Ger many and other countries have the same commercial-rights In Morocco as France. QUEEN'S WELCOME ATLISBON Showers of Flowers Greet Alexandra as She Enters City. LISBON", March 22. Queen Alexandra of Great Britain was today given a hearty welcome. The harbor was crowded wild gaily decorated steamers and yacnts, and the British royal yacht ascenaea tne river amid a deafening vol ley of salutes. Two great golden galleys pulled by SO boatmen in costumes of scar let and gold took out King Charles, his suite and Ministers, to meet the royal guest, a pavmon had been erected on the quay for the reception formalities. After the Queen Dowager of Portugal had met Queen Alexandra at the steps of the quay, a procession of state car riages and officials took the guest and her suite to the palace amid cheers from the populace. Along the route of the pro cession a feature of the decorations was many thousands of cam el las and other flowers, which had been, distributed -tn hn thrown (6 Queen Alexandra as the pro cession passed, while- hundreds, of pig eons with ribbons or the British colors tied to their necks were liberated and mingled in the shower of flowers. The scheme of decorations made the recep tion a great floral demonstration. After a state banquet at the palace, where 200 covers were laid, and at a atate concert the streets were illuminated and crowded till a late hour. It transpires that the . storm which compelled the royal yacht to put in at Vigo for shelter was so violent as to cause, the royal party tho greatest anxiety and discomfort. Princess Victoria, owing to weaKness consequent upon herecent illness, was completely unnervedSWsut has recovered. The heavy seas damaged the yacht s fittings. HUNGARIANS STAND AS UNIT Opposition Groups Refuse to Support Francis Joseph's Measure. BUDAPEST, March 22. Julius An drassy. the tormer premier, has failed to solve the ministerial crisis. He had an audience with the Emperor today, at which he relinquished the task of at tempting to form a new cabinet. At a meeting today of the opposi tion groups, a resolution was adopted to the effect that It was impossible to form a cabinet from the ranks of the combined opposition, or oven support such a cabinet if formed, because of the attitude of the crown, which would only approve a ministry from whose programme the questions of Hungarian colors and Hungarian words of com mand In the army were eliminated. The resolution also affirmed that the demand of the crown for a conclusion of an agreement with tho Austrian government and ratification of the com mercial treaty with Germany could not be accepted, as it would prevent the realization of economic independence of the Hungarian government. The meet ing, therefore, declared that the coali tion of the opposition groups could not support any cablnot constituted on such basis, and was resblvcd to maintain un altered tne sonaarity or the coalition during the present serious crisis and a vote of thanks was given Julius An drassy for his efforts in behalf of the groups. Vatican Will Annul Marriage. ROME, March 22. Cardinal Gottl, pre lect of the propaganda, has instructed Cardinal Martlnello to report on the case presented by Princess RosplgllosI, former ly Marie Jennings Reed, of 2sew Orleans, for annulment of her first marriage with Colonel Fred H. Parkhurst. of Bangor, Me. This case will soon be discussed be fore tho congregation of the propaganda. It 13 generally believed by ecclesiastical authorities that an annulment will be granted, as, even admitting that the Park-hurst-Rccd marriage was celebrated with a dispensation which considered him a Protestant, the marriage is null and void. It being now established that Colonel Parkhurst never was baptized. Wonders of Japan's New -Island. NEW YORK, March 22. The new Island reported to have been thrown up late in December by a volcanic disturbance in the Sea of Japan, has,' according to a Times dispatch from Tokio. been visited by inhabitants of Iwo Island. They found the surface covered with volcanic tufa. The Island was surrounded by a belt of sand, and there is a boiling lake near the northern end below a peak 240 feet in height. No Ships to Carry Turkish Troops. CONSTANTINOPLE, March 22. Tho Minister of "War has been ordered to hold further battalions in readiness for service In Yemen Province, Arabia, but mean while the government is unable to obtain ships to convey .to Arabia the troops al ready awaiting transportation. Rein forcements are urgently needed. The casualties of the Imperial forces since the outbreak of the insurrection are already estl mated at 4000 to 5000 men. Sir Henry Irving Postpones Tour. LONDON, March 22. Sir Henry Irv lng"s United States and Canadian tour has been postponed for a year, by the advice of his doctors that he should not undertake so great a strain In the near future. The health of Sir Henry is im proving, and all preparations are mak ing for his appearance at Drury Lane Theater. April 29. Patriarch of Lisbon Resigns. ROME. March 22. The Vatican has re ceived the resignation of Cardinal Netto as patriarch of Lisbon, which is quite un usual, considering the many prelates who, although older, occupy even more respon sible positions. The pretext for the car dinal's resignation Is his health. Native Insurrection In Camaroons. BERLIN, March 22. The National Zeltung says an insurrection of na tives has taken place la the southern part of the Camaroons, German "West Africa. The news has not yet Been of ficially confirmed. Successor to Von Hammerstein. BERLIN, March 22. Dr. Von Betth-mann-Hollwee. nresddent nf th nmvin. tdal administration of Brandenburg, Is appointed Minister of the Interior In suc cession to the late Baron von Hammer stein. Mexico's New Secretary of War. MEXICO CITY, March 22. General Manuel Coeslo hs f nVn th Mfh no c Tetary ot "War. vice General Mono, re- sigueu. uenerai uossio is 63 years old, and Is a veteran of many campaigns. Croup. An sttarlr nf rmim mn mAr rr promptly at the first Indication of the SDnrOaCh.Of the cllU9 T"nr r1n K ell -druggists. GRAND JURY COMPLETE INVESTIGATION OF BEEF TRUST IS UNDER WAY. Judge Humphries Recommends In quiry Into Illegal .Combinations, and Also Enjoins -Secrecy. CHICAGO, March 22. The special grand Jury to Investigate the so-called "beef trust" was completed today. Three vacancies left in the panel yes terday were filled and the huge mass of testimony available was Immediate ly attacked. District Judge Otis Humphrey charged the jury to "present no one from envy, hatred or malice, nor to leave any one unpresented for fear. fa-or, affection, re ward or hope of Veward." The charge to the jurors was delivered in a most impressive manner, and was listened to with deep Interest. Judge Humphrey said: ' This body stands between the upright and honest citizen and the malicious ac cuser. You are savers of reputations, as well as the body through which the hon-, est accuser obtains justice. "I call your attention particularly to the statute which prohibits and fixes a penalty for combinations in restraint of trade in the interstate commerce laws and their various branches. "While you are not selected to try the guilt or Innocence of the accused In order to justify a true bill, you will have such evidence as. if unexplained and contra dicted, would satisfy your minds of the guilt of the accused. "You are not to disclose to any jjerson or at any time the secrets of yourMellb erations. Reputation is the greatest ctrthly inheritance. The mere fact that some person's name is before you as being accused of crime would blacken the repu tation, even though you might not return a true bilL No human being has a right to know, and you are not to disclose to any -human being the secrets of your de liberations. All that shall come to the light through the return of indictments. It indictments shall be found." Among the Important witnesses who will appear before the beef trust grand jury are Miss M. A Dinock, private sec retary to J. Ogden Armour; C O. Young, general superintendent of Swift & Co.. and George F. Morgan, assistant to Young. , Two witnesses were examined during tne arternoon session. The first testified for almost two hours, when he was ex cused and returned to his home in Phil adelphia. The second witness finished his testimony and the session was ad journed until tomorrow morning. The other 14 witnesses who had gathered in the witness-room adjoining the grand Jury room, vere prepared to report for examination tomorrow morning. Nine more witneses are also to report in the morning, and It is hoped that tho entire 23 wyi be called befr, tomorrow night District Attorney Morrison absolutely refused tonight to discuss what had oc curred at today's session. He even refused to divulge along what lines the first hear ing of witnesses had developed evidence. MISSOURI'S WAR' ON STANDARD Trial of Proceedings Under Anti Trust Law is Set. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., March 22. The first hearing in the proceedings brought by the State of Missouri to compel the Standard Oil Company to show cause why it should not be punished under the anti-trust law was set today for March 31, before Associate Justice Marshall, of the Supreme Court ""Ms will be to determine the constitution ality of the anti-trust law. Judge Mar shall also will pass upon the right of one Suprome Judge, while the court is In vacation, to Issue an order for the taking of testimony against the Stand ard Oil Company. Should these points be decided against the Standard, the taking of testimony to determine whether there Is sufficient evidence upon which to found ouster proceed ings will be begun, probably April 6. MUST MAKE PRICE UNIFORM Bill in Michigan Legislature Aimed at Standard Oil Methods. LANSING, Mich.. March 21 In the House today a bill was Introduced pro hibiting differences in the price of oil other than those directly traceable to freight charges. The bill is aimed to prevent descrlmlnatlon between localities. It has been alleged that one county In Michigan recently had to submit to an arbitrary increase in the price of oil coincident with the winning of a lawsuit against the. Standard Oil Company by residents of that county. WILL TEST OIL REFINERY BONDS Friendly Action Taken by State Auditor of Kansas. TOPEKA. Kan., March 22. State Audi tor "Wells announced today that he would refuse to register tho state oil refinery bonds unless ordered to do so by the Supreme Court This will force an imme diate test of the legality ot the bonds. The Auditor's action Is friendly, and is taken for the purpose of giving the bonds a proper standing. Insurance Trust Is Driven Out. LITTLE ROCK. Ark., March 22. The anti-trust law of Arkansas will become effective tomorrow, and it is announced tonight that practically all the non-resident old-line fire Insurance companies, about 70 In number, ceased doing business in this state today because of the clause In the new law assessing heavy penalties upon such companies remaining here if they are members of rating bureaus any where, either in or out of Arkansas. Close of Santa Fe Investigation. CHANUTB, Kan.. March 23. Hugh P. Farrelly received a telegram last night from Charles D. Schuckers, County At torney of Chautauqua County, Instructing him to close the investigation against the Santa Fe Railway so soon as the testi mony of Mr. Trevalah. division freight agent of the Santa Fe, was taken. Mr. Trevalen today explained the rata situ ation, and gave the advances in rates on oil from time to time. Suit Against Santa F; Stopped. C HA NOTE, Kan., March 22. The in vestigation started by the County At torney ot Chautauqua County in Its suit to oust the Santa Fe Railroad from the state was suspended today and Frank S. Monett, the attorney who was conducting the case for Kansas, left for his home in Ohio. tJew Oiiplpe for Kansas. KANSAS CITY. March 22. A contract for $350,000 of piping for the five-Inch fuel ollplpe-llne between Chanute, Kan., and the proposed Independent refinery in Kansas City has been awarded. The main line and laterals will require 210 miles of pipe. J. B. Levy is At the head of the project Old Cabinet With New Head. ROME. March 22. The old Glollttl Cabi net without Slgnor Glollttl. presented Itself before Parliament today, Slgnor Tittonl holding the Premier's portfolio and also that of Minister of the Interior. saying that the ministerial crisis origi nated from a fact extraneous to Parlia ment namely, the illness of Slgnor Glollt tl. Prominent politicians, he added, had suggested to the King the name of Signorj " .ne. Llkely to bc-abIe to carry oa .Signer Giolittl'a workj -but Signer ori I THE WISDOM OF BUYING i VERY CHOICEST PIANOS TO BE HAD AT PRACTICALLY WHOLESALE PRICES. Saving All the Way From $75 to 150 Only a Short Time Left in Which to Join a Co-Operative Club. Chlckering, Weber. Kimball names that recall the most cultured homes, the finest musldans-slngers, pianists, composers, the most critical musical judges, not only of this country, but wherever culture and rlvlllzation are found. They are the pianos that do not need to beg for patronage or recognition. And these pianos, our three leading makes, are included In our co-operative club sale. Members of Club "E" are sav ing on an average $147 each on these splen did instruments! Payments, $25 to HO cash, according to price, and weekly pay ments JC to 55. The Practical Side In addition to securing for your home the very finest piano made, a marvel of tone beauty, and an instrument you can depend upon to give you satisfaction for a lifetime, you havo something that can be realized upon, should such an unfor tunate necessity arise.. These pianos are as good as real estate. Everybody knows the reliability and the worth of the Chlck ering, the Weber and the Kimball. Other Bargains Bear in mind every piano we carry is included in this great co-operative, value jralnlnir. cost-reduclne sale of ours. You can get that splendid piano, the Hobart M. Cable, so supremely good that recog nition Is accorded It everywhere: the New York aristocrat, the Hazelton. for over 0 years a ravonte in tne wealthiest homes In the country; the Lester, the pride of .rnuaaeipnia; tne wonaerxui crown or chestral, the piano of many tones; the dainty little Weser. with mandolin, suitar. banjo and other attachments: the Schu mann, Haddorff, and so on, thirty makes or pianos in au, ranging in price to ciuo buyers from Jll to $550, and more for the rarest art styles ot our highest grade in struments. The pianos purchasable now In Club "A" tor $117, $146, $158, etc, are as greatly reduced as tne very nnest. riot a piano in this club sells in the regular way for less man xa, and from that on up to $300. Payments. $5 down and $L25 weekly. Payments In Clubs "B," "C," "D" and somewhat higher, but equally reason able, according to the price of the piano. Every instrument fully guaranteed, and money back should your Instrument fall In any way to prove exactly as represent ed. REMEMBER SALE CLOSES THIS MONTH. Ellers Piano House, 351 Wash ington street, corner Park. tls. for various reasons, would not under take the task. Doubt having arisen as to whether the majority, which supported Slgnor Glollttl, still existed, his Cabinet had reappeared before Parliament asking for a vote ot confidence, not In the men composing it, but in its principles, and sent greetings to Slgnor Glollttl, wishing him a speedy recovery. The statement was greeted with applause. The discus sion of the Cabinet's request for a vote ot confidence then began. DEAL WITH THE BONDHOLDERS They Contend It Is Not Contrary to Washington Protocol. LONDON. March 22. At the office of the Council of foreign bondholders, the Associated Press was informed today that an agreement between the Venezuelan government and the British and German bondholders, adjusting and consolidating the exterior debt. $2S..0CO, will be signed tomorrow, the details having been con cluded to the satisfaction of both par ties. It was added that the guarantees comprise considerably more - than 50 per cent ot the customs duties ot all ports ex cept La Guayra and, Puerto Cabello, but the officials declined to give the exact fig ures. Surprise was expressed at the dis patches from "Washington Intimating that the American Minister at Caracas, Mr. Bowen. was seeking to prevent the rati fication of the agreement, which the Council of Foreign Bondholders contend Is entirely in accord with the Washing ton protocol. The British and German Foreign Offices have been consulted and agree that the bonds are entirely within tho rights and provisions of the protocol. The Council of Foreign Bondholders has been working for a guaranteed payment since the promulgation of the protocol, first on a scheme which provided for a settlement of the Venezuelan Indebtedness to all countries.- but this plan was aban doned by the withdrawal of the French last October. Thereafter the British and German bondholders united and secured President Castro's agreement to allot a portion of the revenuestof La Guayra. and Puerto Cabello. to which Minister Bowen objected. Since this frustration In Jan uary the bondholders have been at work on the present agreement, which pro vides for the Issue of new 3 per cent bonds to cover the debt of the Anglo German bondholders, amounting. Includ ing arrears, to about J2S.000.000. General Antonio Velutlnl, President Castro's fiscal agent, acted In behalf of Venezuela In the present negotiations, while the Council of Foreign Bondhold ers and the Dlsconto Gesellschaft. re spectively, represented the British and German bondholders. Action Postponed on Cable Case. PARIS, March 22. The French Cable Company has received a further dis patch from M. Bran, Its representative at Caracas, confirming the postpone ment of a decision of the court rela tive to the company's concession. FORTY-FOUR ARE STILL HISSING Death by Brockton Disaster Total Ninety-Nine. May BROCKTON, Mass., March 22. No more bodies were found in the ruins of the R. B. Grover Company shoe factory today. The number of oodles recovered Is 55. Late tonight City Marshal Boydcn issued a statement to the effect that U persons who were employed In the factory were still missing. Practically all business throughout the city will be suspended tomorrow during the funerals. The schools will be closed. and so far as possible all traffic will be discontinued, as the cortege passes through the streets to the cemetery. City Marshal Boyden. after examining the payroll, estimated the number killed at between GO and 73. Panic Due to Fire, in Skyscraper. NEW YORK. March 22. Many lives were endangered and damage to the ex tent of $50,000 was done by a fire In the nine-story Empire State building at Broadway and Bleeker streets today. Scores of girls employed In the upper por tions of the building were thrown Into a panic when the flames swept up from the seventh floor, where the fire started, and it was only by the greatest good fortune' that all escaped. As; It was, many were more or less hriused in the crush which, followed the rush down the stairways. The fire was confined to the three uDDer stories and was subdued after about an hour's hard work. Outfit for Roosevelt's B! Hunt. AUSTIN. Tex.. March 22. The Adju-' tant-uenerai today shipped a carload of tents, iron bedsteads and other mmninr outfit to Burl, Tex., near San Antonio. to be used by PresloEt Xaceevelt iod parly . IfafdcMC" mr-' - - r We ATe Sole Agents for Young's Famous $3.00 Hats for Men $5 Trimmed Hats $3.95 These are made of plain and fancy straw braids, chiffons and malines. are trimmed with flowers, foliage, ribbons and orna ments. Fully 20 distinct styles to choose from turbans, walking effects' and largo dress shapes. Every wanted color Includ ed in the showing; best $5.00 values on sale at ...33J5 50c Wire Frames 39c Women who are contemplating making a hat will find the largest variety or frames here. Ours arc the best quality, are made of silk-covered wire and are well braced. Thirty-five different shapes black or white. Women's Wear NEW COVERT JACKETS Ready in the Cloak Store further new arrivals in Covert Jackets. Many new and very effective styles among the newcomers. Exceptional values at $12.50 $15.00, $17.50, $20.00 and $25.00. MORE NEW SUITS The racks, which have be come rather empty during the past few days are filled to the overcrowded point with, new comers. Many new style ideas presented splendid values. 36-inch Fruit of the Loom Bleached Muslins at 36-inch Lonsdale Bleached Muslins at Art Department Free Lessons in Art Embroidery every day by a graduate of theNew York School of Design. All kinds of needlework taught FREE. Some interesting specials : 50c .Stamped" Hemstitched Center and Tray Cloths, tqday at . . . - 35 50c Cushion Tops in a large variety of new floral and conventional designs, today at 39 79c Colored Linen Centerpieces, special today at 50 English Voile 12c In the "Wash Goods Store English Voiles, very popular this season; choice of checked, dotted, figured and solid colored effects; extraordinary, value at... 12 50c Hosiery 35c "Women's Fast Black Brilliant Lace Lisle. Stockings, great variety of all-over and lace-boot patterns; real 50a quality to day at 35 MAKES MONEY BY DELAY CASTRO SELLS ASPHALT FROM AMERICAN PROPERTY. Reason for Urging Settlement of the - Venezuelan Dispute Issue With France' Evaded by the Courts. WASHINGTON. March 22. The State Department has heard nothing Xrom Min ister Bowen to indicate that the Ven ezuelan Government has made answer to his last proposition to arbitrate the American claims, and it is supposed that tho answer, when It does come, will be to the effect that the Venezuelan govern ment Insists on awaiting the final action of its courts upon the .pending asphalt case. The difficulty Is that the Venezue lan government has refused the applica tion of the asphalt company, supported by Minister Bowen, to reverb to the status existing before the appointment of a re ceiver in the asphalt case, and allow the company to repossess Itself gt Its proper ty. As It Is, thb receiver is taking out large quantities of asphalt from Bermudez Lake, the proceeds of which are going into the Venezuelan treasury, to the great financial loss of the company, which Is making dally representations on the subject to the State Department. Tho President is concluding arrange ments for his Southwestern trip, on which he expects to start Monday, April 3, and no apprehension exists that the trip -will be either abandoned or postponed on account of the Ven ezuelan embroglio. The President ex pects. In his absence from 'Washington, to keep In close -touch with the situa tion as it may develop, and will be in position constantly to Issue such In structions from his train as may be necessary. Senator Cullom, chairman of the for eign relations committee, and Senator Lodge, a member of that committee, discussed the Venezuelan situation with the President today. It is the belief here In "well-informed circles that, although the Italian warship Ca labria Is making a cruise around the world, and stopped Incidentally In Do minican waters, the situation In Ven ezuela, will cause the Rome Govern ment to detain the ship in Caribbean waters for the present, ready to deal with any emergency. The first news that the officials had here of the action of the Venezuelan Court, respecting the French Cable Company's case, was contained in the Associated Press Paris dispatches to the effect that the court had ordered the postponement sine die. While' this proceeding Is peculiar to Spanish law practice, the officials here regard It as being equivalent to a. practical aban donment of tho attempt to secure by decree a. forfeiture of the company's concession. Therefore, it appears that the action of the French Minister to Caracas, as reported by Minister Bow en to Washington, on last Sunday, in demanding- a discontinuation of the proceedings against the company, has been effectual, sottfere will probably- be - no occasion for a resort to the French government to protect the company's interest. It is pointed out here that by reason of exclusion of the French claims JJXroK - tie .Velutlnl arraagMrMat be man.WolfeaCo Four Great Millinery Specials Today $2.25 Turbans $1.45 Silk-covered wire brims, crowns of braid. Eight toques, pointed and medium size be worn Just as flowers or any them complete for dress wear; remark able value at - 351.45 Flowers Special 25c Great flowers special comprising a big table filled with crushed roses, small June roses, plain foliage, also foliage with buds and violets. Great chance for securing hat garniture very reasonable. If you want the very newest things in ribbons you must come to this ribbon store. New today are: Messaljne and Failletine Ribbons for Millinery use and Girdles in all the staple and new fancy shades three 0 9; o-mcn at ou The same in ombre and shaded, effects, 6-inch at 45; 5-inch at 30. New maize, warp print, striped and broche rib bons, the fad of the season for girdles and sashes, 25 to $2.50. Oliver Ditson & John Church & Co., also new Piano Methods and Studies, published by Oliver Ditson & Co. $1.08 BOOKS 50c "The Call of the "Wild," by Jack London, here tofore $1.08, special edition ...50 "Letters from a Self -Made Merchant to His Son," heretofore '$1.08, special edition 50 30c Neckwear 15c Embroidery Turnover Collars 3000 of them white body, with the designs em broidered in light blue, pink, brown, navy, red, black and white; actual 30c values at 15 Towels Special 25c In the Linen Store today Extra Heavy Turkish Bath Towels, 24x50 inches, full bleached, hemmed; greatest 25c value you've seen. tween the British and German bond holders on the one side and Venezuela on the other, the French government probably will still retain a lively in terest in that .settlement. It Is true that the German' and British protocols In article 7 bind the Vene zuelan government to enter into a fresh arrangement respecting the ex ternal debt of Venezuela with a view to the satisfaction of the claims of the bondholders and permit a definition of the sources from which the necessary payments are to be provided. But this is not looked upon as broad enough to warrant the practical extinction of other claims. So far, Mr. Bowen has not advised the State-Department that he has protested against the consum mation of the bond arrangement, but apparently feels that he has discharged his duties by reporting the facts promptly to the State Department. HAS NO FEAR OF INTERVENTION Castro Courts Investigation of Dis pute by Congress. WTLLiEMSTAD, Island of Curacao, March 9. (Correspondence of the As sociated Press.) 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