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mm l VOL. XLV. JsO. 13,891. PORTLAND, OREGON, FRIDAY, JUNE 16, 1905. PRICE FIVE CENTS. Jfl ARRANGE PEACE WASHINGTON Russia and Japan Agree on American Capital for Conference. WILL MEET NEXT AUGUST Next 'Step Is Signing or Protocol, Then Comes Armistice Naming of Peace Plenipotentiaries " "VV1II Follow. JAPAN'S TERMS OF PEACE. VIENNA. June 13. The opinion pre vailing here Is that the peace negotia tions between Russia and Japan- will eventually prove successful. Thlg 1s based primarily on the belief that Japan will meet Russia more than half way, making unexpectedly rea sonable demands. Certain Intimations have been received lie re that Japan's terms arc substantially as follows: First The recognition of the Jap anese protectorate over Corea. ' Second The return of Manchuria to China. Third International control of the Eastern Chinese Railroad. Fourth Regarding Tort Arthur, the strategical value of this fortress has been overestimated, and M Is said that Its ultimate disposal will not give rise to any controversy. Fifth It is not thought that Japan will demand the demolition of the fortifications at Vladivostok. Sixth The surrender of the Island of Sakhalin will not be demanded by Japan, principally because Japan has not Jet carried the war Into Russian territory. Seventh An understanding regard ing an indemnity is not impossible, because it is declared Japan will con tent herself with demanding the cost of the war. The Japanese Minister here in an in terview said that, if Russia honestly desired peace, she could have it WASHINGTON, June IS. America's National capital has been lccted as the neat of negotiations between the pleni potentiaries of Russia and Japan for a treaty of peace. The choice of Washing ton marks another forward step In the negotiations toward ultimate peace Insti tuted by President Roosevelt. The announcement of the selection of "Washington was made by Secretary Loeb at the "White House at 1:23 P. M. todayt as follows: "When the two governments were un able to agree upon cither Chcfoo or Pari?, the President suggested The Hague, but both governments have now requested that Washington be chosen as the place of meeting, and the President has accord ingly formally notified both governments that Washington will be so selected." This- ptatcmont was supplemented short 1 afterward by a semi-official announce ment that "after meeting and organizing. the plenipotentiaries of the two govern ments. if . it should be found to be un comfortably hot In Washington, may ad Journ the meeting to some Summer resort In the North, and there continue their sittings until such time as the weather in Washington shall "be more comfort able." Snags hiuI How They Were Dodged Now that pome of the detail? of the negotiations which have been pending for more than two week are known, the se lection of Washington is regarded as the only solution of the problem presented to the belligerent governments. After the acceptance by Russia and Japan of Presi dent Roosevelt's proposition that they consent to con.idcr the question of peace. Kutaia indicated Parte as the most desir able place for the meeting to negotiate a treaty and Japan indicated Chefoo, There the subject rerted for 4S hours. Fi nally Japan declined to consider Paris for obvious reasons, and Russia objected to the holding of the conference In any Ori ental city. Washington then was suggested as "j place at which the belligerents could meet on common ground, undisturbed by either political or personal influences. As means of facilitating the negotiations, the President suggested that the conference be hold at The Hague, the seat of the International Arbitration Tribunal, and the location of the first general arbitra tion conference called at the Instance of Emperor Nicholas of Russia. He Indlcat ed that for both practical and sentimental reasons The Hague would be a most de sirable, place of meeting for the plenipo tentiaries. rurtber consideration of the subject developed the unalterable objection of Japan to any European capital as a seat for the conference. She objected particu larly to The Hague, believing It was too far within the sphere of Russian influ ence, and for a similar mson she de clined favorably to consider Geneva, Vntll today, however. Japan's irrecon citable opposition to the scloctlon of any European capital was not known definttc- 1. At R conference which' Kogoro Taka hlra, the Japanese Minister, had with President Roosevelt today, he conveyed to the President the Japanese govern mcnt's final refusal to consent to the holding of the conference in Europe. Takahira's Long Conference. Mr. Takahlra reached tho White House at 10:45 "A. and was ushered at once Into the President's private office. They remained In conference for an hour and 25 minutes. The unusual length of the Interview, held at a time when scores of people, many ot them having- prex-lous engagements with the President, were awaiting an opportun lty to see Mr. Roosevelt, " Indicated clearly that It was of notable Import ance. The conference was not pre arranged, but the significance of the advices which Mr. Takahlra, bore from his government Induced the President to deny himself to all callers until the conclusion of the conference. As he left the White House, the Japanese minister declined to discuss- the situa tion in any way except to Indicate that the negotiations were proceeding fa vorably. He added that negotiations of this character constituted a "long Jour ney." The refusal of Japan to agree to the holding -of the conference In Europe was communicated by the President to the Russian Ambassador, and likowlse cabled to St. Petersburg. While the President did not feet as arbiter be tween Russia and Japan, he was in a position after the conference with Mr. Takahlra and his communication to Ambassador Casslni, to formally an nounce trie selection of Washington as the seat of the conference. Shortly before S o'clock Count Cas slni called at the White House by ap pointment and was received by the President In the blue room. The Pres ident explained to the Ambassador the nature of his interview with Mr. Taka-" hlra and conveyed to him the personal assurance that the American Govern ment wduld do all In its power which It might properly do to afford the pleni potentiaries comfortable and conven ient facilities for the transactions of their supromely Important duties. Will Meet Middle of August. In view of the selection of the seat of the conference, it is expected that, within -a few days at most. Russia and Japan will announce formally the names of their respective plenipotenti aries. It is deemed likely also that cc- lncidcntally with the announcement if the plenipotentiaries, an agreement will be reached as to the time of holding the conference. While the date is not so Important a detail as the place. It Is of particular concern, especially at this season, not only to those who are actively to participate In It, but also to diplomatists generally who are accred ited to this capital. A midsummer con ference anywhere, so prolonged as a peace conference Is likely to be, Is not regarded with entirely pleasant antici pations. It is Indicated, however, that the proposed conference Is scarcely likely to be convened before the middle of August, and perhaps not until a later date. It may be July 1, possibly a little later, before the arrangements for the meeting of the plenipotentiaries are finally accepted. Both Russia and Japan are moving with the utmost de liberation, for the game of diplomacy now being played Is of even greater importance to each government than are the movements of the armies on the battlefields. It will require at least a month for the negotiators or the two gov ernments, with their respective staffs, to come together, the distance from Japan being so great that a shorter time scarcely could be allowed. In view, therefore, of all of the con ditions, and Including In the equation the factor of unforeseen" delays over matters of minor consequence. It seems quite likely that the conference will not assemble formally before the middle of August. Must Sign Protocol First. Prior to the formal assembling of the conference. It 'is probable. If precedent be followed, that a peace protocol will be negotiated. The making of the protocol will take place before the declaration of formal armistice. It has not been learned yet who will be authorized by the Russian and Japanese governments to arrange and sign the protocol. The nego tiations will be conducted In Washington and It is regarded as likely that the re spcctlve diplomatic representatives of the belligerents will sign the documents on behalf of their governments. It will be necessary. In accordance with customary diplomatic procedure, for their govern ments to confer special authority upon them for the purpose. When the protocol was entered into between the United States and Spain In 1898, it was signed Sn the office of President McKlnley In the White House by Justice lay, then Secre tary of State, on behalf of the United States, and by Jules Carobon, then Am bassador of France, on behalf ot the Kingdom of Spain. In this Instance it is regarded as scarcely likely that the peace protocol will be signed cither In St. Petersburg or Tokto. While It would be practicable to arrange for the making of the protocol at Paris or at some other European capital, it is believed to be certain. Inasmuch as the negotiations for peace, which seem now to be approach lng a successful conclusion, were initiated by President Roosevelt the protocol will be drafted and signed In Washington. May Meet In Congressional library. Another suggestion which was received with favor, was that provision be made for the conference In the Library, of Con gress. That magnificent building would afford not only a superb room for the general conference, but also excellently fitted rooms for purpose of private con sultation among the representatives of the two governments. As yet. however. little consideration has been given to this phase. It is a detail which the officials of the State Department, by direction of the President, will work out. President Roosevelt is gratified that the arrangements of a preliminary nature have been completed without undue fric tion. He would have preferred that the conference be held at The Hague, al though the selection of Washington Is complimentary to him personally, and to the American Government. It is not expected that the selection of Washington will interfere materially with the Summer plans of the President. While no definite arrangements 'have yet been made, it is regarded as quite likely that he will return to Washington from Oyster Bay to receive the plenipotentiaries of the two governments whon they asserable for the conference. Officially this Govern ment will have little to do with the ne gotiations. Tfie United States will pro vide a place for their meeting and furnish them with such material facilities as may be necessary for their comfort and con venlence. but their deliberations will be quite uninfluenced by this Government. After receiving the plenipotentiaries jCoaclciUd a rf 4 'REFERS TO BE CHIEF JUSTICE Taft Decline to Be Candidate for -President to Suc ceed Roosevelt. WILL .SUPPORT FORAKER Fuller Will Be Appointed to Hague Tribunal and Taft Succeed Him, " 'Leaving Ohio Solid for For aker for President. .WASHINGTON, June 13. (Special.) Secretary of War Taft will not be a candidate for the Presidency. This has been settled within the last three days. Judge Taft desires to succeed Justice Fuller on the Supreme bench. He would rather be Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States for his life the highest position- any man in the world can hold than be President for four years. Although disinclined to resign be cause of the age limit. Justice Fuller nevertheless will be given an oppor tunity to resign to accept a position on the International Court of Arbitration as soon as Germany and Japan agree to the terms which have been accepted by France, England and the United States. This court will have Its Judi cial seat at The Hague, but hold Its ses- sessions in the Important capitals of the world when necessary. Taft Comes Out for Foraker. rrom present appearances, it seems that Judge Taft and Senator Foraker of Ohio have a political understanding. Ohio will support Foraker for the Presi dency, and all who support Foraker will be for Taft for Chief Justice, and Foraker Is to be the spokesman of the Admlnls tratlon on the floor of the Senate. Lately the Cincinnati Times-Star, the personal organ of Charles Taft. brother of Judge Taft. had submitted .to I.t a most flattering but analytical article disclosing how Foraker oould be the nominee for the Presidency with the approval of the supporters of Mr. Roosevelt. The'artlcle was kept under consideration by the proprietors of the paper until Judge Taft arrived at Cln clnnatl, where he was to speak before the Commercial Club. Upon his arrival he went into consultation upon the ad- vlsabllity of permitting his family .0 i advocate Foraker for the Presidency. 1 Auvr mis council, una luiiuirins t 1 frank statement of his position and his aspirations to go upon the Supreme bench, together with the assurance of the Foraker men of their support, the Times-Star came out with great dis play- headlines, publishing the article advocating the nomination ot Foraker, and with It demanded the support of Ohio to this end. Fuller for World's Supreme Court. Upon the return of Judge Taft to Washington. It was made known that he desired that, whatever mention of his name for the Presidency might be made, it should be understood that any support which should be his he desired to extend, for the sake of Ohio, to Sen ator Foraker. As soon as Japan shall gather herself together for peaceful government, she will name her member of the International Arbitration Court ot the World. Germany will follow. Justice. Fuller then will be appointed and will give way to Judge Taft. This Is expected to occur by December 1. 5 WEAVER. UNCOVERS TRAIL OF i PHILADELPHIA BOSS. Head of Machine Holds Stock In Contracting Firm Federal Employes Under Fire. PHILADELPHIA. June 15. There were highly Interesting developments today in Mayor Weaver's crusade for good govern ment. The fight against the trolley fran chises was for the moment forgotten in the light of what developed at the hearing of Select Councilman Frank H. Caven. who Is charged with violating his Coun- cllmanlc oath by being Interested in city contracts. Durinjr the hearing It was shown that Insurance Commissioner Dur ham, the leader of the Republican organ ization in this city. Is a partner In the McNIchol firm of city contractors. It was also shown that, while J. P. Mc- Nicol. who is now a State Senator, was in City Councils, the McNIchol firm con sisted ot Durham. Mrs. J. P. McNIchol. John M. Mack and Daniel J. McNIchol. a brother of J. P. McNIchol. It was also shewn that after J. P. McNIchol left the Council his -wife withdrew from the firm. and that her place was taken by himself. Other evidence of a sensational charac ter was to the effect that a secret agree ment existed between Caven and his fa ther. trading aa James Caven & Son, and another firm, in which they agreed that no contract shall be entered Into hy either of the parties with the McNlcol firm or others doing work on the city s-nitration system without the written consent of both parties. As a result of what developed at the hearing. Mayor Weaver late today accept ed the resignation ot John W. Hill, cbjef engineer of the Bureau of Filtration, and also that ot his son. H. W. Hill, who was his assistant. Chief Hill was the highest salaried official in the city, his compensa tion being $17.0 a year. The filtration system has cost the city about J22.W0.O00; and it will take more than 5S.OO0.O0O more to complete the .work. The McNIchol firm has bad contracts for about three-quarters of the worfc All work on the city's filtration system has been ordered stopped. Contrary to expectations, the 'meeting of the City Council was entirely harmo nious. The committee on street railroads decided to report favorably the bills re pealing the ordinances giving the Phila delphia Rapid Transit Company the right to lay tracks on 110 miles of street without compensation to the city. A reason given for the failure of the Republican organi zation to fight the Mayor on the trolley franchises la that the traction company contemplates taking the matter to the courts. The United States Civil Service Com mission Is inquiring Into the case of Clar ence Meeser. deputy internal revenue col lector for this district, and Mrs. Eleanor Parke, an employe ot the United States Mint. Meeser was accused of election frauds along with Samuel Baiter. He was a fugitive from justice, but returned, and was not convicted. Mrs. Parke was a boardlng-house-kceper, and testified at Salter's trial that he was at her house during the time that he was alleged to have committed the election frauds of which he was acquitted. Salter was ac quitted. Subsequently, both Meeser and Mrs. Parke were given, employment In the Federal service. Commissioner Cooler came here today and "began an inquiry as to whether Meeser and Mrs. Parke were fit to hold positions In the Govenment service. Mr. Cooley aald: "1 should like to have It clearly under stood that the President has no desire or intention to take a hand In the xnlxup In Philadelphia politics, only so far as to keep the Fcdeal service free from taint." Candidate for Burkctt's Seat. 1 LINCOLN. Neb.. June 15. Francis W. Brown, Mayor ot, Lincoln, was nominated for Congress by the democrats ot the First District today, to succeed E. Jt Burkctt. elected Senator. HAY HOME FROM EUROPE HEALTH I3IPIlOTED BUT FOLLY RECOVERED. NOT Speclnl 3Icsscnger Delivers Letter From Roosevelt Hay Will Not Resign. NEW YORK. June 15. Secretary ot State John Hay arrived from Europe to night on the steamer Baltic, much Im proved In health, but plainly showing that he was faT from being a well man. His presence in this country evidently was anxiously expected by President 'Roose velt, for an Imposing and long document was delivered to him at quarantine by a special messenger from the White House, who went down the bay on revenue cutler to deliver It to Mr. Hay In person. The Secretary said he would not be able to tell until tomorrow when he would go to Washington. Indicating that the letter he had-received from the President might Influence his plans for the Im mediate future. Mr. Hay said In response to questions that he had no intention of leaving the Cabinet. Of hislrlp Mr. Hay said It had been' a great benefit to his health. PF&RF FNlfiY ARF NuMFfi Japan Announces Three and Names of Two Russians Are Known, ST. PETERSBURG. June 15. (12:15 A. M.) There only remain fixing of the time of meeting and the number plenipotentiaries for the peace conference with Japan. Finding that Japan was not disposed to accept Paris, which' was Russia's first choice, or The Hague," which President Roosevelt suggested. 'Russia. readily consented to the selection of Washington. Japan. It Is understood. also signified that she would name three exalted personages as plenipotentiaries. and specific information here points, to Marquis Ito. Baron Komura. the Minis ter of Foreign Affairs, and Marshal Yam agata. chief of the General Staff, as plenipotentiaries. It Is regarded as certain that two of Russia's representatives will be Baron Rosen, who has been appointed to suc ceed Count Casslni as Ambassador at Washington, and M. Nelldoff. Ambassa dor at Paris. The name 01 M. w ltte con tinues to be mentioned, but there Is no evidence that the Emperor will give him a brief to conduct negotiations. Consider ing his well-known views against Russia's aggressive policy In the Far East, the se lection of M. Wltte would be regarded as tantamount to an assurance that 'peace would be the outcome. The selection of Washington makes It certain that' several weeks must elapse before the first meeting of the negotiators Is possible. Unless President Roosevelt Is able to induce the belligerents In the meantime to agree to an armistice, the fear Is gen era! that the Interim will witness another bloody battle in Manchuria. - Russia, while she could not place herself In the position of directly requesting an arm lsUce, might welcome it. If the suggestion came from the President. Doubt Is ex pressed In certain quarters as to whether even an appeal by President Roosevelt could Induce Japan to forego her present strategical advantages and the chance to deliver another blow before the plenlpo tentiarles"meet. All the news from the front Indicates that Field Marshal Oyama Is ready to strike, and. if In advance of the meeting at Washington he could- ad minister a crushing defeat to General Llnlevltch. It would be all the more easy for Japan to secure the acceptance ot her terms. CARRY CROWDS TO FAIR Heavy Traffic Caases New Burling ton Car From Denver. CHICAGO. June 15. Special.) Passen ger Traffic Manager Eustis, of the Bur llristnn Railway, announces mat, travel to the Pacific Northwest on ac count of the Lewis and Clark Exposition has become so heavy, a new through car line will be instituted Juno 20 from the Denver gateway. A dally standard sleeping-car will run between Denver and Portland via Salt LaKe. The car will leave Denver at 3:3) A. M.. making direct connection with the Bur lington's No. 5 from Chicago, St. Louis and other Eastern cities. In both directions.- lsy-overa have been'' provided at Silt Lake. - - MEN WITH GUNS ' HID STREW Cattlemen and Sheepmen Are Warned to" Keep Off Grant County Range. FARMERS IN FEAR OF FEVER Fouling of Water Supply Above Granite by Stock Believed to Have Lead to Typhoid Epi demic Last Tear. BAKER CITY, Or.. June 15. (Special.) Armed guards are protecting the Grant County streams from usurpation by cattle and sheepmen. Men who have been in structed, to shoot. It the herders do not stop, are guarding the grazing lands be longing to small ranchers and prohibiting the stockmen from tearing down fences or otherwise damaging property. Great posters, printed on cotton cloth. have been posted on trees and sign boards warning the sheep and cattlemen. not to run or range their herds within prescribed territory and a strong organ ization of ranchers, business men and mining men is backing up the warning by aiming a patrol and guarding the re served lands. This notice reads: Warning- to ahtrp and cattlemen: All own- r. or thsae In charge, of sheep or cattle are hereby notified and warned that they will sot be allowed, under any, consideration, to run and range their stock upon the territory within the following described boundaries: Commencing at the mouth of Granite Creek on the north fork et the John Day. and fol lowing me norm tone to its bead; thence south alear the line between Grant and Ea ker Counties to the head of the north fork of Bearer Creek: thence down Beaver Creek to Iti Junction with Clear Creek; thence down Clear. Creek to Tied Boy mine; thence along the Red Boy-CHlve Lake road to where Gold Bug Creek Joins Rabbit Creek; thence down Rabbit Creek to Granite Creek: thence down Granite Creek to the North Fork, the place of beginning. This ultimatum Li signed by F. A. Phelps, president of the association of men Interested In barring out the stock men, and by H. E. Hendryx as secretary". The names of nearly 1C0 men who are Iq the organization-are appended. "Stockmen know that this ultimatum will be enforced." said a man who has Just returned from a trip ' in Grant County. "Armed guards have been em ployed, to patrol the district and warn out the stockmen if they approach. There will be rib argument over the matter. If those in charge of the herds do not move. the guards will shoot. The business men. small farmers and mining men are in earnest. 'A year ago an epidemic of typhoid fever prevailed In Granite. Grant County. This was traced to the use of Granite Creek and other streams by stockmen for watering their stock. Now armed guards stand at the fords, and those streams, at least, will not be used by the stockmen. In an effort to protect themselves the stockmen have posted notices along the creeks that they -have staked out placer mining claims. There are no Indications of placer ground, and there Li no inten tion on the part ot the stockmen to use the water for placer mining. By this subterfuge the' stockmen , believed they would be able to protect the waters and use them for watering stock during the present season. But the determined-atti tude of the vigilance committee will pre vent anything of that kind. "There is bound- to be trouble In Grant County If the stockmen persist In using the district from which they have been warned. If the patrol is not sufficient fo drive out the stock, the organization formed against them will go Into the field to make a fight." DELAY IS AID TO JAPAN Increases Oyama s Forces Without Helping Llnlevltch. LONDON. June 16. The correspondent of the Times with the Japanese first army says: "In" the present military situation any procrastination on the, part of Russia In bringing 'peace negotiations to a head means the continued augmentation of the Japanese forces and supplies, without ap preciably increasing General Llnlevltch's numbers. The correspondent of the Times at Gen eral Nogl's headquarters In & dispatch dated June 13 says: "A strong detachment of Llcutenant- General MIstchenko's cavalry Is active on the Japanese left front, but there Is no suggestion of another raid against the Japanese flank. There are Indications that-the rainy season has begun earlier than usual. Heavy rains have made the- soll of the Liao Valley extremely soft. MUST BE TRIED AS A SPY. Bouguoln Held for Trial, Strang Set Free. TOKIO, June IS. A? the result of a pre liminary Inquiry, S. A. E. Souguoin. French citizen, has been remanded for trial on the charge of furnishing military information to the Russian government. M. Strang, an Englishman and step-son of M. Bouguoln. was discharged on ac count of Insufficiency of evidence. Bouguoln and Strang were arretted May 10l Bouguoln was quite prominent so cially In Tokio. being a representative of a French commercial company. He came to Japan as a military attache. GERMAN STEAMER IS SUNK Russian Cruiser Disposes of VesseK and Cargo of Ties. -LONDON. June IS. The German, steam, er Tetartls was sunk by the Russian aux iliary cruiser Don, May 30. accord Ins to information received today t Lloyd's. The Tetartls was on "her 'way frees Otaru. Japan, to Tientsin with a cargo of rail road ties. FLENSBCRG, Prussia. June 15. The Tetartls belonged to the Flensburg Steam Shipping Company. Her crew was landed at Batavia, Java, yesterday. The Tetar tls nad no contraband ot war on board. BERLIN. June 15. The announcement .of the sinking in the China Sea of the German steamer Tetartls by the Russian auxiliary cruiser Don Is printed promi nently In the newspapers here this after noon, but there Is no disposition to press Russia tor an immediate explanation. It Is expected that the Foreign Office, when the owners of the Tetartls lodge a com plaint, wilt take proper diplomatic action. RUSSIAN CRUISER ON RA3IPAGE Starts for Odessa and Scares British Shipowners. LONDON, June 16. The Singapore cor respondent of the Dally Mail says that the Russian cruiser RIon left June It for Odessa, and that great uneasiness Is felt for the safety ot British shipping. FIGHTING WAR OVER AGAIN Confederates and Unionists Now Do It In Friendly Talk. LOUISVILLE. June 15. With a deter mination to finish promptly the business ot the United Confederate Veterans As sociation, so that the old soldiers will have nothing to do but prepare for to morrow's parade and continue to have a good time, the old soldiers were present In goodly numbers when the convention was called to order today. The Invocation was by Rev. James P. Smith, ot Rich mond, Va., one of the two surviving staff officers of Stonewall Jackson. On the afternoon of September 1. 1S54. a Michigan regiment under the command of Henry R. MIzner, now a Brigadier- General. U. S. A., retired, stormed the Confederate fortifications at Jonesboro, Ga., and captured the battery and General D. C. Given, who was In charge. Today In this city these two veterans met again for the first time in -41 years. The meet ing could not have been more cordial had the men been brothers. The report of the historic committee. submitted by General Evans, of Georgia, as chairman, seeks to secure accurate history which is to be Incorporated in the text-books in Southern schools. A call ot the resolutions committee de veloped the presence of a Federal officer on that Important body. His name Is Colo nel 3- C Russell, and he Is accredited to Indian Territory. Comrade B. B. Paddock, of Fort ortb. declined to sit In the same room with Colonel Russell, and In response to a chorus of "take him off." "take him off," General Lea substituted the name of Cap tain J. J. Kendall, of Indian Territory. General Lee, however, took -occasion to pay a compliment to Colonel Russell, and said he had some time ago written a splendid tribute to the Southern soldier. The report of the Battle Abbey com mittee, of which General Evans is chair man, shows that the committee now has in subscriptions J206.0OO. The Battle Abbey is now considered In safe condition and will be built at Richmond. The report of . the Jefferson Davis Monu ment Association ofthe United Daughters ot the Confederacy showed that the com mlttee now has In bank for the purpose of erecting the monument J6D.00O. and that the contract has been signed for un veiling; of the work In Richmond on June 3. 1907. The report was unanimously adopted. The old officers, headed by Lieutenant- General S. D. Lee as commander-in-cmer. were re-elected, and New Orleans chosen as the meeting place for 1906. . CONTENTS TODAY'S PAPER The Weather. TODAY'S Cloudy In the morning, clear to partlr cloudr durinjr the afternoon, winos mostly northwesterly. YESTERDAY'S Maximum temperature. ' dep.; minimum. 50. Precipitation, none. The War la the for East. Washington chosen for peace conference and some of envoys named, rage 1. Japan's terms outlined and wilt be moderate. Page 1. Conference will probably meet in August. Tage 1. Delay helps Oyama to enlarge bis army Page 1. Foreign. Grand Duke Alexis and Admiral Avellan. heads ot Russian navy, resign under fire. Page 3. Ctar agrees to receive Zemstvotats. Page 3. Kaiser's plan to humiliate France and divide her from England. Page 4. Royal wedding In England. Page . National. Mcodv will ftlre reasons for Harmon and Judson'a resignation. Page 3. Dlcken' fleet attacks Fort Monroe. Page 5. Secretary Hay returns from Europe. Page 1. Politics. Taft decline to run for President, but will become Chief Justice. Page 1. Speech on Chinese exclusion and other top ics by Talt, Page 4. Mayor Weaves exposes huge graft In Phila delphia. Page 1. Domestic. Driscoll exposes bribery, blackmail and com blnation In Chicago labor unions- page -Trustees of Enultabte stock declare their plans to policy-holders. Page 3. Sport. Pacific Coast League scores: Portland 6, San Francisco 3; Oakland 7. Los Angeles 0; T&coma. 5; Seattle 2. Page Beldame wins Suburban Handicap. Page T. Pacific. Coast. Men with rifles guard streams from stock in Grant County. Page 1. Seven miners lost from upset canoe in the Skeena River. Page 0. Willamette University, commencements exer clses Includad address by Chief Justice Wolverton. Page C Tacoma boy rifles letters to add to family fund. Page 6. Irrigation committee will-visit Malheur Val ley. Page 3. Commercial aad Marine. Hops more active, but at low prices. Page Large operations In poultry market. Page IS. No new charters made fat San Francisco, . . . ' Page 13. Chtea'zo wheat strong on weather reports. Page 15. Inspectors suspend licenses of Captains Spen Cer and Bcaraznon. -Page 5. Lewi asd Clark Exposition. Oregon's building Is formally dedicated. Page 10. Polk and Benton Counties have great dayat - j-air. r(o iv. Attendance yesterday, 13.774. Page 10. Partlaad asd Vlcialty. Pioneers have great reunion. Page 1. Irrigation committee will visit Portland, Page 0. Railroads are calling in passes Issued for State of Washington. Page 0. Sixteen hundred pioneers are guests at ban quet. Page 14. New water mains will be laid for Are pro tectlon. Page 11. Meat Insnection ordinance la .attacked .In court. Pasj 11. Suggestion Is made that unlimited franchises be revoked and the corporations be forced to DW for um of. streets. Page .15. PIONEERS IE GREAT REUNION Men Who Made History for. Oregon Enjoy the Gathering. ASSEMBLE IN THE ARMORY Edifice Is Crowded to the Very Doors by Those Who Crossed Plains in Earlj Days to Make Their Homes Here. PIONEERS ELECT OFFICERS. The following officers of the Oregoa Pioneer Association were elected last night to serve the ensuing year: President. John Minto. Vice-President. Judge M. C George. Secretary, George H. Hmes. Treasurer, Charles Ladd. Executive committee: Judge WlUiam Galloway. Colonel Robert Miller, W. T. Wright. Over at the Armory yesterday the meas ured tread of Oregon's citizen soldiery gave way to the uncertain steps of men and women ot the ranks of battle-scarred veterans of life's campaign. The flags that are oft unfurled to honor those who stand ready to defend their country In the pres ent, were yesterday given the breeze In honor of those whose efforts made possi ble a country to defend. Willing, strong arms of a younger generation guided fee ble and faltering feet. Youth stood in deep reverence: gray hairs were badges of the rlcht of way: dim eyes were far more dimmed by tears, of happiness as old friend met old friend. The pioneers themselves enjoyed the oc casion as they always do. There was a singling out of badges bearing the mystic, numbers of a certain year of danger and darlnz; there were sudden hand-claspa of fellowship and brotherhood and sisterhood that jneant more than words. There were moments at the Armory yesterday when to speak would have been sacrilege. 3Iost Successful of Reunions. The edifice was crowded to the doors. and the reunion was one of the most suc cessful in years. In and out the rooms, up and down the stirs, these young old people walked, stopping 'now and' then to greet a friend of those never-to-be-for gotten by-gone days. The upper drill hall. where the programme was hehi at 2 o'clock, was crowded long before that hour, and adjoining rooms were crowded also, and yet there were hundreds who could not get witlhn sound of the speak ers' voices. And the great majority were pioneers, too. for the yoilnger generations were conspicuous for their absence. You had to wear an official pioneer badge to get Into the Armory yesterday, and once you were In you felt out of place unless you had crossed the plains yourself and could give reminiscences of the days when the country was in the making. As the pioneers reached the Armory they were taken In charge by a reception committee and escorted to the second floor, where the exercises were held. The hall was appropriately decorated with flags, bunting and flowers. Across tha back ot the stage was the word "Pio neers," each large letter made of roses. The effect was very beautiful. Calls Session to Order. The session was called to order by Pres ident W. T. Wright, of 1852, who an nounced In a few well-chosen words that the thirty-third annual reunion of the Ore gon Pioneer Association was In progress. After a musical selection by Brown's or chestra, prayer was offered by Chaplain Rev. Robert Robe. 1S32. of Brownsville. Mayor George H. Williams, himself a pioneer wearing the badge of 1853, read the address of welcome, and was greeted with prolonged applause. He greeted those present as young people of long ago, andr"toId many quaint incidents of Oregon's ubulldlng. The Annual Address. The annual address was delivered by H. H. Gilfry. 1852, of Washington, D. C. JHe traced the journey across the plains. ralating the hardships with which the pioneer had to contend, and the ultimate triumph when the Oregon Country was reached. Following out this line of thought, he spoke of the evolution of civ ilization in the. country, and how a beau. tlful wildnerness had come to be a- well peopled district, productive, 'wealthy, rich in those things that go to make up a great state. He said. In part: Much has been said at our annual meetings as to the motives that brought people 2000 miles, to an unknown land then filled with what were believed to be hostile Indians. The missionaries came to Christianize them with out expectation ot pecuniary profit, bat what was the loadstone that attracted the others here? In all ages land has been a great at traction to tha human race. Nations have fought nations for small as well as great areas, and the peace of many countries un settled lor generations because of the In ordinate desire for more land. Some po litical parties consider it of so much impor tance that they want to tax It alone for all the expenses of government and society. Wo have corporations and wealthy citizens of our country that count their holdings by tha thousands of acres and never know when they have enough. Excepting a few. who followed soon after the missionaries. I haye always thought land was the Inducement that brought them here. I know It was the hope of finding broad acres, where they could live and herd their flocks, untrara meled by narrow (boundaries, that induced, trfose who were of the train that brought me here to brave the perils ot the plains. Tribute, to Pioaeer Wemea. As to the pioneer women who shared the fortunes and hardships of the Journey, and then assisted In organizing the household, enough, has not and cannot be said. Without you the commonwealth would not have been organized and chaos would; have reigned to our trains and at our campflres on the plains ras we journeyed hither. You are entitled to 'our admiration and love for the noble part you played. Your counsels were always wise. Intuition, one of the noblest characteristics of woman, was ever ready for Instant de cision when demanded, not waiting on rea son or cold philosophy to solve a problem where delay might have been too late and annihilation and. juia substituted in the place of safety and success. Ploneera. It is about time for me to close. You have accomplished, wonderful achievements. You have culti ated the land and raised products-that go Coacluded ca-Paxe 14.) 4