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CROSSED THE VAAL
Hunter's Column Is on the
Way to Mafeking.
RELIEF OF TOWN EXPECTED SOON
Boers Retreating: Northward and
Fijrhting- lor All They Are Worth
In the Thabancha District.
WARRENTON, May 5, evening. The
Vaal River has been successfully croseed
at Wmdsorton by Barton's brigade, with
wrom s General Hunter, commanding the
division. The Boers have evacuated Wind
scrton and Kildam. They are trekking
northward and are fighting for all they
are worth. Barton is hanging on -to their
rear and sbrl.lng them vigorously. Judging
from te clouds of dust, ihe retreating
Boers must be In very largs numbers.
RELIEF OF 3IAFEICIXG EXPECTED.
Boers Still Holding Their Own in
Thnbnnchu District.
LONDON, May 6, 4:20 A. M. London
has been conhdently expecting to have
news of the rei.ef of Matekng before
midnight, but at that hour the War Office
suited that no further Intelligence had
been received of Hunter's column, to
which the public be.Ievcd had been as
signed the work of relieving the town.
Beyond further details of the occupa
tion of Brandfort, little or no news has
come durinc the night.
A dispatch from 'inabanchu, dated Ma;
4, says the situation Is practically un
changed, the Boers holding their position
and sending occasional sheils into the
British camp, From the top of Thabanchu
Hill one can see over ihe Boer camp. The
country, through which a number of Boers
arc trekking, is exceedingly difficult. It
is learned that the Boers are trjlng to
draw supplies from the Ladybrand dis
trict. The Seventeenth brigade has moved
four miles south, presumably to assist
General Brabant if necessary.
A dispatch from Aliwal North, dated
May 5, sajs:
"Three hundred captured cattle and
horses were brought in last night. The
wounded are being gradually moved here
from Hafeteng."
A dispatch from Cape Town says:
"The general feeling here, In which offi
cial circles participate, is that Lord Rob
erts advance toward Pretoria .ill , be
rapid. The Boer prisoners dp not antici
pate that any effective res.stance will be
encountered."
Anxiety Is felt regarding the fate of
Mr. BegbJe, -who has been arrested in
connection with the blowing up of the
shell factory. Consul Hay is watching tha
accused man s interests.
CAPTURE OF BRANDFORT.
Roberta' StratesUpjet the Plana of
the lloern, Who Retired Hastily.
BRANDFORT. May 4. The capture of
the town was the result of an admirably
conceived and well-executed combined
movement. The night before the British
adance, 4000 Boers moved here, taking
up a strong line of defense, with the
avowed object of opposing the British to
the bitter end. As a result of the strategy
of Lord Roberts, they were forced to re
treat hastily, nearly losing a convoy of
guns and abandoning the defense of the
town. Lord Roberts was present while
the operations w ere in progress on a kopje
north of Karee, in which position he was
in hellographic communication with each
column.
On the right. Bruce's and Dammond's
divisions moved eastward along the line
of a kopje connecting with a road wltti
the railway. In close touch followed
Maxwell's brigade, with Wavell on. his
left, all under command of Lieutenant
General Tucker. General Pole-Carew's
division formed the center advance, com
posed of Jones and Stevenson's brigades,
while Hutton's mounted Infantry, made
up mainly of Canadians, Australians and
New Zealanders, made a wide detour and
arrived at the east of the town.
The night before the occupation of
Brardfort, the British seized two small
kopjes, commanding a. deep and ugly
spruit, which It was known the Boers
Gaily occupied. General Pole-Carew or
dered two battalions of Guards to move
silently after nightfall and occupy the
kopjes, which was done without opposi
tion. This, greatly facilitated the advance,
as. the Botrs relinquished the spruit, al
lowing the passage of the whole force un
opposed. About three hours after the advance
commenced, heavy artillery firing was
hoard to the right. Maxwell, finding that
the Boers had two guns posted In a good
position, engaged them with his artillory
at 1500 yards range. Both sides fired furi
ously, but the Boers' guns were soon
completely silenced.
Gun fir was heard to the left, where
General Hutton had come In touch with
the Boers, who were holding a strong po
sition. Owing, however, to the unexpected
arrival of tho British, the Boers left sev
eral small kopjes unoccupied, and. seizing
these. General Hutton opened fire with
his battery, sending Colonel Anderson to
outflark the Boers on the left. The Boers,
unable to withsland the shrapnel, evacu
ated their kopjes, streaming across the
p.ain towards a small kopje immediately
rboo, commanding the town. As they re
treated the battery placed several shells
w.th great accuracy in their midst, and
tley Immediately retreated from their eec
ord position, a move tliat was perceived
by Hatton, who sent a portion of his
troops in pursuit. Remington seized the
kopjrs abandoned by the Boers. There
upon the Boers retired, leaving the town
at the mercy of tho British.
In the meantime. Colonel Anderson, try
ing to outflank, found the Boers position.
His galloping Maxim received a heavy
pompon fire, and was obliged to retire. On
the other side Maxwell forced the Boers
position.
By 2 o'clock the whole force was seen
four miles oft, trekking north. Several
prisoners were taken. Including a Com
mandant who had returned in order to de
stroy the telegraph instruments. The
townspeople declare that the Irish-American
contingent with the Boers behaved
riotously when the fighting began, and re
fused to take part in it, only manning a
kopje close to the town. The military at
taches with the Boers watched the fight
through glasses from kopjes north of tho
town, following the movements on maps.
It appears that while watching the Brit
ish advance in front they failed to per
ceive Hutton's movement, and his arrival
caused them to retreat
All the British movements were carried
out like clockwork. The casualties were
very few. Their advance presented a su
perb spectacle, as the long front pushed
slowly forward. After the retreat of the
Boers, the whole mounted infantry was
sent in pursuit, and entensd the town at
2 P. M., doss behind the retreating Boers,
but the latter were too quick to be over
taken, "While General Pgle-Carew's divi
sion was occupying the town. General
Tucker engaged with a force of some 4000
Boers on the British right southwest of
the town. During the artillery duel, Wn
voll's brigade came under the concentrated
fire of the Boer guns, and was forced to
retire. The Boers finally retired, with two
guns disabled, making good their retreat.
The prisoners say that there were about
CO00 Boers In the town, including 1000 who
had been opposed to the British at Thabanchu.
CRUSH TO SEE DEWEY.
Half a Million People Witnessed St.
Louis Parade Many Casualties.
ST. LOUIS, May 5. With a parade of
the military and civic organizations of
Missouri this afternoon, and an Informal
reception by the Loyal Legion tonight,
the two days celebration In St. Louis In
honor of Admiral Dewey came to an end.
Probably 500,000 people, including 75.000
from outside points, stood patiently for
hours along the line of march to see the
Admiral, cheered him wildly as he was
NEW CONSUL-GENERAL AT YOKOHAMA.
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HOX. E. C. BELLOTVs.OF VANCOUVER.
VANCOUVER, "Wash., May 5. E. C Bellows, who has Just been appointed Consul-Genera!
at Yokohama, Japan, was born at Janesvllle. Wis., March 4. 1S56. At the ase of 8 years
he was thrown upon his own resources to cam a livelihood, and by pinching; economy, hard
work and sobriety he managed to work his way through the district, graded and high schools
of his county. At the age of 10 he went to the State of Iowa, and completed his education
at the Iowa State Normal School. He then commenced life anew as a schoolteacher. In
which vocation he rapidly rose to the front rank. haUng occupied many prominent positions
In different schools In the State of Iowa, and was. regarded as one of the oremost educators of
the state. After 14 jears of educational work he retired from -th prpfesston to accept a posi
tion as cashier In a bank, which position he occupied for five jears. Secn years ago he
resigned his position and came to the Pacific Coast, locating at Vancouver.
Mr. Bellons has always been an active advocate of the principles of the Republican
party, and particularly has he always been sound in his Ideas of finance, he having been
among those who. ei en in the days when tne free-silver craze was at its height, firmly b
llecd In and boldly advocated the "gold standard as a sound monetary system. In 1S3S he
was nominated and elected by the Republicans of Ctarfc County as Representative to the
Legislature, and was a prominent candidate for Speaker of the Rouse, being defeated on a
close vote by Hon. E. H. Gule. of King County. He took a prominent part In the Senatorial
contest which occurred during the session, and was a stanch supporter of Senator A G. foo
ter from the beginning of the contest until his election. From the day of his election to the
Legislature Mr. Bellows has rapidly grown in prominence In politics In this state, and Is to
day regarded as the leader of his party In this quarter of Washington, and nls appointment
is regarded as a Just recognition Of his services to his party and his qualifications.
driven by in the parade; and then pressed
forward to some new point of vantage on
the streets along which the parade wound
its way through the business districts to
cheer him again. At some points of the
paTade the crowds were so great that the
police were utterly helpless, and dozens of
bruised and fainting women and crying
children were rescued only by the use of
clubs. In some instances the helpless ones
being carried out over the heads of the
almost Immovable mass of people. In
front of the grandstand at the Exposition
building, the crowd got beyond the control
of 100 policemen, and for an hour before
the parade reached that point packed the
street from curb to curb for a distance of
three blocks, a narrow passage way for
the parade finally being cleared with great
difficulty.
At this point, almost exactly under the
spot where the Admiral stood, a horse
belonging to an officer of the Culver Mili
tary Academy became frightened and In
an instant had thrown his rider and
plunged into the mass of men, women and
children. Rearing and kicking, he tore his
way through the crowd along the sidewalk
half the length of the grand stand before
he was finally brought under control, leav
ing oer a dozen persons prostrated and
bleeding on the w alk. Most of them were
only slightly hurt, but one man and two
women, kicked or trampled on by the
crazed animal, were carried to near-by
drug stores.
Over the entire length of the line of
march, extending for nearjy six miles, the
Admiral was given so hearty a reception
that he was kept bowing and doffing his
hat continuously.
The line of march was as follows: East
on Washington to Channing, south on
Charming to Locust, east on Locust to
Fifteenth, north on Fifteenth to Washing
ton, east on "Washington to Fourth, south
on Fourth to Clark; west on Clark to
Broadway, north on Broadway to Olive,
west on Olive to Seventeenth, south on
Seventeenth to Pine, west on Pine to
Twentieth and disband.
The parade ended. Admiral and Mrs.
Dewey w ere driven at once to the Planters'
Hotel, where they rested until evening
At 9 o'clock Admiral Dewey was escorted
to the hall of the military order of the
Loyal Legion, In the Laclede "building, of.
which the Admiral has been a member for
20 years. The affair was purely Informal,
and no set programme was carried out.
Tomorrow morning the Admiral and
party leave for Memphis. Term., where a
two days celebration will be held in b's
honor.
Kenraclcy Town. Burned.
GLASGOW. Ky May 5. Fire destroyed
the business portion of this town ear!)
today. Seven principal buildings wer
burned. Lees. 850,000: partlr insured.
UNION OF MISSIONS
Subject Debated by the Meth
" odist General Conference.
COMMITTEE WILL REPORT A PLAN
Reports of the Commission on Fed
eration and the Board of Educa
tion Resolutions Introdaced.
CHICAGO. May 5. After an hour of
active debate among delegates to the
Methodist General Conference today, a
committee of 15 was appointed to report
a plan for the consolidation of the Freed
man's Aid and Southern Educational So-
clety, and th Church Extension Society,
. or either of them, with the home depart
ment of the Missionary Society. Into one
society, to be known as the Home Mis
sionary Society of the Methodist Episco
pal Church. The committee was Instruct
ed to report next Friday. Rev. A. Leon
ard. Cincinnati Conference, In discussing
the resolution which was introduced by
him. declared the unification of the so
cieties would lessen expenses and facili
tate progressive work.
Dr. H. J. Jackson, presiding elder of
the Rock River Conference, introduced
a memorial signed by 20 laymen, pro
viding for important changes in the meth
ods of governing deaconesses.
A resolution recommending that in any
proposed changes of the discipline the
rules be supplemented to require a two
thirds vote of both orders present as nec
essary for adoption, was referred to the
committee on the state of church.
A resolution providing that elections of
bishops, secretaries, book agents and edi
tors be held Monday, May It, and that
no measures contemplating changes in the
"Book of Discipline" be considered after
Maylfi. was also referred to this committee.
The committee was Instructed to report
next Tuesday, and If Its report is in favor
of the passage of the latter resolution,
the amusement question will probably
come before the conference without delay.
Report of Commission on Federation
The commission on federation with the
Methodist Episcopal church South said
in their report:
The adjustment of the foreign mis
sionary work of the churches In the mat
ter of episcopal oversight, the publishing
Interests of the two churches In foreign
fields, the seeming competitive attitude of
the churches In various parts of the
"United States, the need of a common
catechism and hymn-book, and of uni
formity of public worship. International
Epworth League conferences, the trans
fer of ministries from one church to the
other, and the claims of the American
"University, were all carefully and prayer
fully examined, with an eye single to the
glory of God. and the concord and effect
iveness of the churches in their divine
mission of extending the Kingdom of God
without Injury to either or to the com
mon cause of our Lord Jesus Christ. As
a result of the conference held the fol
lowing resolutions were adopted by the
commissioners of both churches in joint
session, and are now submitted to you for
adoption, alteration, or rejection, accord
tag to the terms upon which the commis
sion waa appointed:
"Resolved. That we recommend to the
general conferences of our respective
churches to adopt measures for the joint
administration of our publishing interests
In China and Japan.
"Respecting joint missionary work in
foreign fields, the following was unani
mously adopted: Appreciating fully the
Christian comity which prevails among
our missions in foreign lands, and having
given careful consideration to the princi
ples and desirability of co-operative ad
ministration as a means for lessening the
expenditure of funds in prosecution of the
work; we, therefore, without further at
tempting to formulate any plans for such
co-operation, commend the subject to the
consideration of the two general confer
ences. "Resolved, further. That we recommend
the taking of prompt steps for the prep
aration of a common catechism, & common
hymn-book, and a common order of pub
lic worship, and that other branches of
Methodism be Invited to co-operate In this
undertaking;
"With reference to both churches occu
pying the same territory, the following
was agreed to: Resolved, That we rec
ommend the respective general confer
ences to enact provisions to the effect
that where either church is doing the
work expected of Methodism, the other
church shall not organize a society .nor
erect a church -building until the bishop
having jurisdiction In the case of the
work, shall be consulted and his approval
obtained.
"Relative to transfer of ministers, we
agreed to recommend to our respective
general conferences the provision or a
plan by which a traveling preacher of an
annual conference In either church may
be received into an annual conference of
the other church, retaining his creden
tials, without the formality of having his
orders recognized.
"Concerning the Epworth League Inter
national Conferences, the following ac
tion was taken: 'Resolved, That we have
observed with much Interest the growth
of the Epworth League in our respective
churches, and rejoice in the spirit of fra
ternity manifested In their biennial inter
national conferences, and commend to
tho several governing bodies of the.
churches Interested the question as to
whether official recognition of these meet
ings can be given, and whether authori
tative regulations are required to in
crease or promote their efficiency.'
"Recognizing the relation and Import
ance of our educational institutions and
of the American University, to our gen
eral -Methodism, the Joint commission
passed resolutions commending these in
stitutions' of Christian learning to the
thoughtful consideration of the churches
in their contributions to the 20th century
thank offering, especially emphasizing the
claim of tho American University to the
confidence arid benefactions of both
churches."
Report of Board of Education.
The report of the Board of Education
showed that the combined fund securely
Invested now amounts to 253,628. The re
ceipts for the quadrennium were $328,511,
making" the total since November, 1SS3,
n.lS6,073. The disbursements for the last
quadrennium were J310.4S5 a total sinco
1SS3 of JS27,12S.
From the Board's Inauguration to the
close of the last school year, the distri
bution of aid has been as follows:
New England States ,$132,241
Middle States 208.751
Western States . aS8,937
Southern States .136,709
Foreign countries 25.9S6
The number of students aided '"wisr"
New England States.,.. 1449s
Middle States 2,813
Western States 6.37S
Southern States 2,813
Foreign countries - 4x2
Total 13,313
During the last quadrennium the total
number of students aided was 7053, of
whom 2993 wero' formerly aided and 3060
first aided. Of the total, 5920 were males
and 1123 females. The distribution by
states was:
New England 759
Middle States !!.!"...!. Mil
Western States "3404
Southern States .'.... 1355
Foreign missions .....I 124
Their Intended calling was:
Ministry tyy.
Missionary !.""!!!"" 493
Ministry and missionary 11111!!"" 123
Teaching - "14M
Other callings ..!""""""' 757
The conference then adjourned until
Monday.
ELECTIONS IN FRANCE.
Municipal Contests Will Be Held
Thrftnghont the Coantry Today.
PARIS. May 5. Foreign visitors to
Paris this week find the dead walls cov
ered with huge colored posters setting
forth the electoral manifestos of the can
didates at the municipal elections which
are to be held tomorrow (Sunday? through
out France. The results are awaited with
particular Interest, owing to the an
nounced Intention of the Nationalists to
utilize the election as a field of battle
to test the feeling of the country on the
government's policy, especially in domes
tic matters, This Introduction of general
politics into municipal elections by the
Nationalists Is a breach of the truce tac
itly entered into between the various par
ties during the period of the exposition.
The recent accident at the exposition
have served them, as a weapon of attack
upon the Ministry, and this explains their
Incessant attempts to cast responsibility
upon M. Mlllerand.
This- campaign is Intended largely for
the electorate of Paris, on which the Nationalists-
will make their most deter
mined assault They have SO candidates,
and their success or failure constitutes a
barometer showing the state of the polit
ical atmosphere. At the present moment,
however, there Is no eign of serious polit
ical effervescence or grave discontent with
the government.
An innovation has been Introduced In
the French artillery service by the decis
ion to furnish the guns with a smoke
shell. Hitherto the cannon "had been pro
vided with melinite and shrapnel shells
only. This new shell is Intended to be
launched at an opponent's1 artillery,
which, on buretlng will envelop it in a
dense cloud of smoke, thus hampering the
return fire. The new shell is the outcome
of the Introduction of smokeless powder.
Formerly, with the old powder, the re
sult now aimed at was brought about by
the guns themselves, the firing of which
produced a smoke which blinded their own
gunners. Experiments show that this in
vention creates a sort of veil before the
enemy's artillery. Both the army and
the navy will be supplied with these shells.
The date of Inauguration of the Amer
ican National pavilion in the exposition
is now definitely fixed for next Satur
day. The Internal arrangement of the
pavilion differs from that of 'other Na
tional pavilions, which are generally de
voted to a display of additional exhibits
or to some artistic exhibits characteristic
of their resoeetive countries. Th Amor-
fican building, on the contrary, will be
given up to administrative and reception
purposes, the Idea being to have a sort
df club where Americans may fraternize
and secure information.
Belting: Texas Ponallsts.
FORT WORTH. Tex., May 5. The bolt
ing Populists held a convention this morn
ing and selected delegates to the Bioux
Fails convention.
SAW A SHAM FIGHT
German Maneuvers for the
Benefit of Francis Joseph.
IMPRESSIVE MILITARY SPECTACLE
The Kaiser Initiated His Gnest in
tie Hysterica of the Jfew Army
RISe and Field Gun.
BERLIN, May 5. This was another
Ideal Spring day, regular Kaiser wetter,
Just the thing for the Interesting army
maneuvers held this morning. Emperor
William and Emperor Francis Joseph, of
Austria, left the Anhalt depot promptly
at 8 A. M., arriving on the Immense plain
of Jueterbogk. where the sham fights
were arranged, by 9 o'clock. The exer
cises occupied an hour and a half, after
which the Emperors lunched at Jueter
bogk, returning to Berlin.
Both Emperors appeared to be in good
health and fine spirits. Most Interesting
features of sharpshootlng were witnessed
and explanations were given to the Aus
trian Emperor by Emperor William and
General von Gossler, the Minister of War,
and Count .von Schlieffen, the Chief of
PROGRESS OF REGISTRATION OF VOTERS.
Following Is a statement of the number of voters registered in the
counties named to the close of business last night. For comparison the
vote of each of the counties for Governor in 1S93 Is also given. Of
course, there are more voters than actually get to the polls and vote ordi
narily, so it may be expected that the registration will exceed the num
ber of votes polled at any election In any county. In a number of the
counties, pOMlbly In all. Justices of the Peace and Notaries have many
registrations not yet reported to the County Clerk, so the number actu
ally registered at this date is materially larger than the figures shown
in the respective County Clerks' offices. An effort was made to get
reports from all the counties, but It failed m a few cases. The figures
indicate that there is time for every voter to register In the remaining
eight working days before the registry lists close:
"Vote for Voters
Governor registered
in 1S9S. to date.
Baker 2,792 2.102
Benton 1.945 1.599
Clackamas 4.1S0 3,463
Clatsop v 2.679 2.070
Coos 2,147 2.142
Douglas 3.534 3.300
Grant L7S3 1,425
Harney S25 796
Jackson 3,083 2.S94
Lake 773 69S
Lincoln 926 700
Linn 4.229 4.168
the general staff, about the Improvements
hitherto held strictly secret of both the
German army rifle of the latest pattern
and'the new field guns. These explana
'tiowiTfere' made to Emperor Francis Jo
gephvajone. and not to his military suite.
The Austrian Emperor was deeply inter
ested in them. The exercises, however,
in themselves made .a picturesque spec
tacle, more especially the part which dls
played the new tactics of the field artil
lery. The Emperors, after their arrival at the
Jueterbogk depot, mounted horses and
rode past the troops placed In the file
from the depot to the maneuver field.
When they arrived there the ordre de
batallle was given out. The whole was
under the. command and direction of Ma-Jor-General
von Schmidt, representing the
Inspector of field artillery. The troops
present were a battalion of the First
Guard Regiment, a battalion of the Sec
ond Guard Regiment, a battalion, com
posed of one company each, of the Guard
Chasseurs and Guard Schuetzen Lehr, and
a battalion of Infantry of the sharpshoot
ers' school: also two squadrons of Life
Hussars and a field artillery regiment,
made up from the 'sixth instruction bat
teries of field artillery of the instruction
school. Each body was In full war
strength, with cartridges also, as In time
of war. The full strength of a guard
pioneer company also participated. The
most remarkable feature, about which
Emperor Francis Joseph repeatedly ex
pressed his admiration, was the exactness
of aim shown by the artillery and Infantry,
even at great distances. The Austrian
Emperor once summoned a General of
his suite and pointed out this feature to
him.
At the conclusion of the sham battle, a
parade march filed past the Emperors,
Emperor Francis Joseph thanking the of
ficers commanding for the impressive
spectacle witnessed, and according them
high praise. Lunch was served at the
officers' casino of the field artillery in
struction school.
Emperor William's appointment as
Austrian Field Marshal-General pleases
him greatly, the more so because it Is a
grade seldom awarded, and none has exJ
Isted in the Austrian army since the death
of Archduke Albrecht. in 1S95. The mili
tary rank thus conferred on Emperor
WiUIam Is higher than his own in the.
German army. Besides this courtesy, the
Austrian Emperor also gave Empero'
William a magnificent profile of himself,
encased In a dlamond-studden frame with
the motto. "Semper Idem." Emperor
Francis Joseph also presented the Ger
man Empress and her whole family with
fine gifts. The visiting Emperor con
ferred the Grand Cross of the Stephen
Order on Count -von Bulow, the German
Minister of Foreign Affairs. Before Em
perbr Francis Joseph leaves a rain of
orders will descend upon Berlin, for the
value In money alone of the decorations
which the Austrian Emperor took along
is said to be 172,000 florins.
After his return to Berlin, Emperor
Francl3 Joseph paid a number of visits.
Later, between 4 and 5 o'clock, he drove
to the barracks of Emperor Francis
Regiment, which Is under bis personal
patronage, and which Is considered one
of the crack regiments of Germany. The
barracks were splendidly ornamented and
decorated. The main gate showed a tri
umphal arch. In the center of which was n
large Austrian Imperial crown, and be
neath it. on velvet, the monogram of the
regiment. Beside It were masts bearing
the Austrian and Hungarian flags, en
twined with evergreen. The building itself
showed appropriate floral decoration, and
German and Austrian eagles were every
where displayed as symbols. The regi
ment received Emperor Francis Joseph,
who was accompanied by Emperor Will
iam, in parade form, drawn up under the
command of Lieutenant von Raven. At
6 o'clock a banquet was served at the
regimental casino for 123 persons. In the
earlier hours of the afternoon. Emperor
Francis Joseph also received delegations
from the Austrian clubs of Berlin, with
whom he conversed in the most affable
manner. In some cases Inquiring about
small personal matters.
The Austrians residing In Berlin, alto
gether some 20,030 persons, gaye a splea-
did banquet tonight in honor of Francis
Joseph's presence at the Kalserhof.
The Imperial Chancellor, Prince Hohen
lohe; today gave a luncheon In honor of
the Austrian Minister of Foreign Affairs,
Count GoulouchOwski. at which the Aus
trian foreign office officials in Emperor
Francis Joseph's suite, and the Austrian
Ambassador here, Count Szoegyeny Mar
ich. Prince von Eulenberg, Dr. Miguel,
president of the Council of Ministers, and
Prussian Minister of Finance, Count von
Posadowskl-Wehner, Imperial Minister for
Home Affairs, Count von Bulow, the Min
ister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. von Lucanus,
chief of Emperor William's Civil Cabinet,
Count von Ballestroem, president of the
Reichstag. Mayor Klrschner, and Baron
von RIchtenfen, Under-Secretary of State
for Foreign Affairs, were present.
The Berlin press, commenting today on
Emperor William's and Emperor Francis
Joseph's toasts last evening, are unani
mous In declaring that their utterances
made evident the Intact and strong char
acter of the Dreibund before the world.
The Tageblatt, besides, points out that
the peculiar nature of the celebrations
commemorating the Crown Prince's com
ing of age has never before been equaled
anywhere. This paper also argues that
this demonstrates strikingly that the
world Is convinced that the German Em
pire really means peace.
From the casino the Emperors drove to
the opera to w Itness the gala performance
of Auber's "Bronze Horse." The interior
and exterior of the- opera-house were
prettily decorated with, silk and velvet
"Vote for Voters
Governor registered
in 1S9S. to date.
Marion 6,106 5.443
Morrow 1.044 1,092
Multnomah 15,749 15,336
Polk 2,555 2,237
Sherman 7S1 813
Tillamook 1.029 963
Umatilla 3.531 3.4S6
Union 3.372 2.007
Wasco 2,392 2.123
Washington 3.161 2,710
Yamhill 3.021 2,759
J draperies, showing the colors of Austria
i Hungary, evertrreena nnd frpsh Trwc thi
I German colors often lntertwined.wj.th4.
j tnem. Tne German Emperor had taken
special pains to make the performance
itseir enjoyable. Some special new scenery
had been painted, fine costumes were pro
vided, and during the rehearsals weeks
ago His Majesty Indicated personally the
improvements he desired. The ballet,
which was Interspersed through the per
formance, was likewise fine. Emperor
Francis Joseph, after the performance,
left a number of costly presents for the
women artists, and decorations, gold
watches or diamond pins for the men.
The audience, of course, comprised the
elite of the court, army, navy and state
officers, and also the whole diplomatic
corps, nearly all accompanied by ladies.
The scene was one of unusual brilliancy,
and the display of resplendent Spring toi
lets by the ladles was remarkable. But
it was outshone by the glitter of the Jew
eled decorations on the breasts of the
men and by the array of uniforms, com
prising almost every kind worn through
out the world.
Everything during the last few days
was driven into the background by the
court festivities. However, there were a
number of interesting things outside that
need comment. Emperor William's con
gratulatory telegram to. the President of
Brazil is interpreted as being Intended as
a definite answer to the Insinuations im
puting Germany with designs on Southern
Brazil. The National Zeltung says:
"There Is no need to be reminded of
the Monroe Doctrine. Never were such
aims seriously entertained in political cir
cles In Germany, and such annexation
schemes seem likewise impossible in the
future. In Germany it will be highly ap
preciated If German settlements In the
United States or Brazil preserve their lan
guage and affection for the fatherland.
Acquired United States or Brazilian citi
zenship by our former countrymen will,
however, never be Interfered with on Ger
many's part."
The United States Ambassador, Andrew
D. White, conferred several times this
week with the Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Count von Bulow. on- the subject of German-American
Imports and exports. Mr.
White specially dwelt on the fact that
besides the large Increase lately of Ger
many's exports to the United States, Ger
many had all along been the sole govern
ment to profit by the transportation both
ways, thus largely building up German
shipping, notably that of Bremen and
Hamburg.
Professor Schmeller's annual contains an
article strongly arguing that Germany
must choose between closer tariff rela
tions with Russia or the United States.
The author contends that closeness with
the United States is Impossible, and there
fore Germany should choose Russia, as
the exports to that country are largely
increasable.
The agitation for reform in the higher
schools of Germany Is now assuming for
midable proportions. The Berlin Tech
nical High School has sent the Minister
of Education a strong memorial recom
mending a reorganization of the gymnas
ium curriculum, and today in Berlin the
Society of German Engineers and three
Influential scholastic associations, after
demonstrating the present untenable con
ditions, passed resolutions of similar im
port. At Whitsuntide the National Asso
ciation of Gymnasium Teachers will mee
ai uruu5wics 10 ia.se action on tne sub
ject. The new increase in the Bourse tax will
partly meet the Increased naval expenses,
but does nut meet with the approval of
commercial men. Even the pro-navy Ber
lin Tageblatt condemns it as calculated to
drive part of the German Bourse abroad.
The Kreuz Zeltung published a number
of diary notes from a retired Prussian,
Colonel von Bruan, now a prisoner of the
British in South Africa. His notes speak
admiringly of the Boers' fighting quali
ties, comparing Botha with Cromwell and
the Boers with "Ironsides," saying that
some day historians will stand aghast
when it is demonstrated how with such
smalt numbers the little Transvaal kept
John Bull in check. These notej have
been widely printed.
DROPS THE ADMIRAL
McLean Deserts His Brother-in-Law
and Follows Bryan.
DEWEY'S CANDIDACY AT AN END
The Plan Is to Let the Country Grad
nally Forset the Matter
Hawaii Jndgcahip.
WASHINGTON, May 5. A special from
Springfield, O., saya:
W. S. Thomas, chairman of tho Demo
cratic State Central Committee, states
that John R. McLean has deserted his
brother-in-law, Admiral Dewey, and
Jumped Into the front seat of Bryan's
band wagon. McLean has authorized the
state convention, and has abandoned all
thought of having the time when It will
best suit Dewey's Interests. Chairman
Thomas stated further that there was no
possible room for misconstruction of Mc
Lean's action, declaring that it meant that
the Dewey candidacy, which has fallen
flat the country over, Is to be gradually
abandoned. The plan. Is to let the people
gradually forget the matter.
For a Hawaiian Judgeship.
Senator McBride is supposed to havs
called upon the President this morning to
urge the appointment of Judge Coypless,
a Honolulu lawyer, to a Circuit Judgeship
in Hawaii. Judge Coypless was formerly
of Seattle, but since has been practicing
law In the Islands. Coypless is also urged
by Representative Cushman, of Washing
ton. Tho President gave no indication as
to what he means to do In making the
appointment, hut it is expected it will be
filled within the next month.
The Pdpnllst Convention.
Before leaving for Sioux City. Senator
Butler said the Populist convention would
nominate Bryan by acclamation, but
would either make no selection for second
place or would choose some man to whom
the Democrats would make no -valid ob
jection, and endeavor to force their Vice
Presidential candidate upon the Democ
racy. It Is expected that when Roosevelt visits
Washington next week he will take occa
sion to discourage his Vice-Presidential
boom.
It Made Hermann Sad.
The Washington Post prints an Inter
esting skit upon two Oregon men. It ap
pears that Representative Curtis, of Kan
sas, one of the popular Western members
of the House, was In the General Land
Office recently, and, having- known Her
mann In the days when the latter was
representing an Oregon district, they chat
ted and laughed a great deal. Curtis
probably wanted to get something out of
Hermann, for he commended his man
agement of the Land Office in the highest
possible terms. Of course, nothing could
be more pleasing to Hermann than to
-have a man slop over and sing his praises,
and he retorted by speaking In a similar
tone regarding Mr. Curtis and his Con
gressional career. But Mr. Curtis went
further, and said it was a great pity that
Oregon had not continued Mr. Hermann in
Congress, and expressed the regret which,
he, himself, and hl3 colleagues in Con
gress felt when they heard that Mr. Her-
mann had not been renominated. As he
was growing eloquent on this line, Her
mann began to cough and look sad and
solemn, Curtis scarcely understood why
the chilliness came over the versatile
Commissioner, until he happened to turn
around and see that Representative
Tongue, of Oregon, was also In the room
It then finally dawned upon him that .it
was Tongue who beat Hermann for tha
nomination. s
Fairbanks Says Indiana Is Safe.
There is one Indiana Republican that
does not fear that his state will go over
to the Democracy this Fall, and that is
Senator Fairbanks. The Senator was out
In the state during the recent state con
vention, and while there took in the whole
situation. He now declares that, in spite
of the Democratic claim that the Repub
lican party would split over the Porto
RIcan question, the Indiana Republicans
never entered a" campaign with brighter
prospects, and says that the state will
caat Its vote for McKInley beyond all
question. Senator Fairbanks Is well
pleased with the way the Porto RIcan
question was handled In the platform.
"Indiana was perhaps the storm center
on the agitation." he said, "but the people
have been thinking about tha matter, and
when our people think upon a public ques
tion they are pretty apt to think right.
The sentiment of the state is now in ac
cord with the legislation that has been,
enacted by Congress. The plank in our
platform approving the course of the Ad
ministration in our Insular possessions,
and also the Congressional legislation
pertaining thereto, was cordially ap
proved by the convention." v
Tho Senator predicts a very lively cam
paign In Indiana this year, In spite of tha
fact that the people earnestly expect to
see both McKInley and Bryan renomi
nated. He thinks the Gold Democrats
will adopt some course antagonistic to
Bryan, but does not express the opinion
that they will support McKInley.
The St. Louis Exposition.
One ofr the most enthusiastic supporters
of tha St. Louis exposition In commemo
ration of the Louisiana purchase Is Secre
tary Wilson of the Agricultural Depart
ment. He Is deeply Interested In the
states of the Middle West, being an Iowa
man hlmseU', and has paid particular at
tention to the agricultural possibilities of
the vast section embraced within the Lou
isiana purchasa.
"An exposition of the products and ref
sources of this wonderful region," he said,
"would undoubtedly afford a most Inter
esting and Instructive object-lesson. Much
Is being done for the education of agri
culturists of the country through the ag
ricultural colleges, but undoubtedly such
an exposition as It Is proposed to hold In
St. Louis would be helpful to their educa
tion." Secretary Wilson points out the bril
liant prospect for increasing the markets
for the products of the Louisiana-purchase
states, especially In view of the
expansion of our territory and our com
mercial relations with foreign countries.
He points out that the s'ates of the pur
chase furnished the horses, mules and
beef use'd In- the Spanish War, and con
tributed much In the same line to the
South African War, through purchases of
Great Britain. But most of all he dwelt
upon the wheat output and the wonderful
producing capacities of the Middle West.
He showed that of the total production of
547.203.S46 bushels In the United States In
1S93, over half came from the states of
the Louisiana purchase.
He takes pride in showing that less than
100 years from the time of the purchase
that vast section produced an annual
wheat crop whose value Is more than 10
times what was paid for the entire tract.
He, of course, gives due credit to tho
wheat production of Oregon and Wash--Ington,
but they, not being in the Louisi
ana purchase, were not directly concerned
In his estimates. .
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