Chronicle,
VOL. XIII
THE DALLES, OREGON, TUESDAY. FEBRUARY 26, 1901.
NO. 48
CTI) c D n II cg
RELATIONS
WITH CUBA
Senate Committee Will Report Amend
ment to Army Bill May Make
Extra Session Unnecessary No
Minority Report, and No Opposition
Reported.
Washington, Feb. 25. The Bonnie
committee on relation with Cuba has
Harwell to on amendment to the army ap
propriation bill regarding Cuba. Th'u
entire committee in in agreement, and
there will be no minority report and no
opposition ie expected from the demo
crats to the somite. It is tiio general
impression tluit the agreement today
makes mi extra session of congress un
necessary. At 111:15 p. m., I'lutl (Conn.), chair
man from the committee on relntionn
with Culm, reported the amendment j
agreed upon by the committee, to be at-1
taclii'd to the army appropriation bill.
'iliii text of the amendment !b : j
"That in fulfillment of the declaration I
contained in tiie joint resolution ap
proved April L'O, 18K8, entitled 'For the
recognition of the independence of the
people of Cuba, demanding that the
government of Spain relinquish its
authority and government in the island
of Cuba mid to withdraw itfi land and
nnval forcuu from Cuba and Cuban waters,
and directing the president of the United
States to use tliu hind und naval forceB
of the United States to carry these resolu
tions into effect,' the president ie here
by authorized to leave the government
anil control of the islund of Cuba to its
people bo boou as a stable government
shall he established in said island, under
a constitution, which either as u part
thereof, or in ordinance appended there
to shall define thefuture relations of the
United States with Cuba substantially
as follows :
"First That the government of Cuba
shall never enter into any treaty or other
compact with any foreign power or pow
ers which will impair or tend to impair
the independence of Cuba, nor in any
manner authorize or permit any foreign
power or powers to obtain by colonization
or for military or naval purposes or other
wise, lodgment in, or control over any
portion of said island.
"Second That said government shall
not assume or contract any public debt,
to pay the interest npon which and to
make reasonable sinking provision for
the ultimate discharge of which the
ordinary revenues of the islands after
defraying the current expenses of govern
ment shall be inadequate.
"Third That the government of Cuba
consents tiiat the United States may ex
ercise the right to intervene for the pres
ervation of Cuban independence, the
maintenance of a government adequate
for the protection of life, property and
individual liberty and for discharging
the obligations with respect to China,
imposed by the treaty of Paris on the
United States, now to be assumed and
undertaken by the government of Cuba.
"Fouith That all acts of the United
States in Cuba during its military occu
pancy tiiereof are ratified and validated,
and all lawful rights acquired thereunder
shall be maintained and protected.
"Fifth That the government of Cuba
will execute und, as far as necessary, ex
tend the plans already devised or other
plans to be mutually agreed upon, for
the sanitation of the cities of the island,
to the end that a recurrence of epidemics
and infectious diseases may be prevented,
thereby assuring protection to the
people and commerce of Cuba as well as
to the commerce of the southern ports
of the United States und the people
residing therein.
"Sixth That the Isle of Pines shall be
omitted from the proposed constitutional
boundaries of Cuba, the title thereto
being left to future adjustment by treaty.
"Seventh That to enable the United
States to maintain the Independence of
Cuba and to protect the people thereof,
us well us for i ts own defense, the govern
ment of Cuba will sell or lease to the
United States lands necessary for coal
ing or naval stations at certain specified
points, to be agreed upon with the preei
dent of the United States.
"Eighth That by way of further as
surance the government of Cuba will em
body the foregoing provisions in i
permanent treaty with the United
States."
Colonel Mtone Pound Dead,
Astokia, Feb. 25. Colonel Andrew H.
Stone was found dead at his residence
in Knappton last evening. The cause of
his death is not known, but it is believed
to have been the result of an overdose of
a narcotic taken to induce sleep. Colo
nel Stone had been in ill health for
several years, and left the hospital here
only a few days ago. The body will be
buried at Knappton.
The deceased was born in New York
In 1832, came to California in I860, and
to Oregon in 18G4. He was employed as
purser on the Upper Columbia and
bnake river steamers until 1S64, when
he was appointed agent for the O. S. N.
Company at Umatilla. About 28 vears
ago he moved to Clatsop county and
purchnaed the property at Knappton,
where he resided until his death. He
never married, and the only relatives he
ie known to have are a Bister, residing in
New York, and a nephew, in California.
Working 24 Hours a Day,
There's no rest for those tireless little
little workers Dr. King's New Pills.
Millions are always buoy, curing Torpid
Liver, Jaundice, BilliouBness, Fever and
Ague. They banish Sick Headache,
drive out Malaria. Never gripe or
weaken. Small, taste nice, work won.
ders. Try them. 25c at G. C. Blakelev's
drug store. 2
For the weakness and prostration fol
lowing grippe there is nothing so prompt
and effective as One Minute Cough Cure.
This preparation is highly endorsed as
an unfailing remedy for all throat and
lung troubles and its early use prevents
consumption. It was made to cure
quickly. Clarke & Falk's P. O. Pharmacy.
A full line of Eastman films and sup
plies just received by Clarke & Falk.
To make room for New Spring Goods, I offer
SPECIAL BARGAINS
IN NEW AND SECOND-HAND
Pianos and Organs
5 PIANOS and
3 ORGANS
VERY CHEAP!
1 Fine Stodart, almost new, for
1 Excellent Behr Bros'., in dark case, for
1 Kranich & Bach, used two years, for
1 Second-hand Hale, of good quality, for
1 New Martin, light walnut, for
1 Second-hand Cottage Organ, at -1
Second-hand Fine $200 Organ, only
1 New Estey Organ, for -
$193.00
165.00
224.00
97.00
188.00
39.00
53.50
61.75
MUSLIN UNDERWEAR SALE EXPIRES THURSDAY.
Profit in the interval by buying all you need in Lidies' and Children's Muslin Under-garments and Child
ren's White Dresses at these special prices : 12. ,c, 10c, 20c, 55c, 70c and $1.13. Real bargains at each price.
Thursday, Friday and Saturday
We
will sell our
popular
15c
quality
Men's
Linen
Collars....
any shape
or style
all sizes in stock
At.
lOc each.
I
Thursday, Friday
and Saturday
we will sell
twenty-five fine
pieuiel Suits
in sizes 33, 34, 35 and 36
chest measure suits made
for tall, slim young men
of good, weighty, fashionable
materials and worth $13.75,
$15.00, 1G 00, $17.50, $18.00
SPECIAL
Any Suit
in the lot . .
sio
SPECIAL-
Child's Worsted Dresses. .$1.15
Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
GRAND OPENING- SALE of
Table Linens, Napkins and
Table Covers
All new lines just received a QK rT ron. rvflF
It W V J"- WW WW w w
mnliiripn
NEW ARRIVALS. '
Plain and Figured Silkelenes 12,'Jc and 15c
Curtain Materials by the yard bleached and ecru
beautiful things at from 15c to 50c per yard
New Ribbons....
Full Assortment.
Grii.-
New line of
Trunks and
Suit Cases
The finest line in ev
ery way that ever ap
peared in The Dalles.
Not alone new goods and
better goods but new
prices as well.
See our special
$6.00
Trunk.
TRAOE MARK
Made and finished not only to look well,
but to stand hard knocks.
A. M. WILLIAMS & CO.
SPECIAL
Boys Caps 15c
..THE FHIR..
Although many Ladies took advantage of our
Ifi on....
Wrappers
I. C. NICKELSEN'S
Book and Music Store.
flt3T The Premium-Crowned "Ludwig " Piano also at reduced prices.
last Saturday, but owing to the bad weather that
day we have decided to continue this GREAT
WRAPPER SALE until WEDNESDAY NIGHT.
Don't fail to attend, as it gives you a rare chance to
supply yourself with a good cheap garment.
Price, $1.00 and $1.50.
This includes our 248 Garments.
The Place to
Save Money..
THE FAIR.
F. C, Marquardssn, Prop
THE DALLES, OR.