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Newspaper Page TextTHE HEPPNER TIMES Published Every Thursday. HEPPNER OREGON EVENTS OF THE DA Comprehensive Review of the Import. ant Happenings of the Past Week, Presented In Condensed Form, Moat Likely to Prove Interesting. are heart and CHICAGO THEATERS CLOSED. FIRE IN THEATER The British masses soul with Japan. Princess Mathilde. one of the last of the Napoleons, is dead. The W ashington shingle null com bine expects large profits during the coming year. Marine insurance companies have made ereat advances on all vessels bound for the Orient. Horace G. Burt, president of the TJn ion Pacific, has resigned. Harriman is almost sure to succeed him. China regards war as inevitable She will remain neutral as long as pos sible and then side with Japan. A scene shifter in the Iroquois thea ter, Chicago, declares that the fire cur tain raught on a reflector carelessly left open. The production of gold in the United States for 1903 was $74,425,340. Of this amount Oregon produced $1,364, 341, Washington $434,109 and Idaho $2,067,183. War between Japan and Russia is more probable than ever. People from many cities are flocking to Chicago in search of loved ones. The revenues for Great Britain show a decrease of $13,497,040 for the past nine months. Washineton officials believe the probability of war with Columbia growing less. Fargo Squiers, eldest son of United States Minister Sciuiers, was accident ally shot and killed at Havana. Twelve employes of the Iroquois thea ter, Chicago, have been arrested on a charge of accessory to manslaughter. Fearing he intended to flee, secret service officers have rearrested John A Benson, the California timber op erator. Chicago will station firemen at the several theaters, at their expense, and any objection will cause the closing of the place. Sir Thomas Lipton has signified his willingness to donate from $500 to $1, 000 to those in need as the result of the Chicago fire. Mayor Orders All to Lock L'p L'ntU Law Is Compiled With. Chicago, Jan. o. Tonight every theater in the city of Chicago is dark, and its doors are looked. Not one of them will be open to the public until their managers have complied in the fullest manner with every section of the ordinances regulating playhouses. The order compelling the theaters to close was issued this afternoon by May- Harrison, after a conference with Corporation Counsel Tolman, who as sured the niavor that ample legal ground jexisted for his action. Seventeen theaters and museums were closed last night, and the sweep ing order of the niavor todav shut the GREAT THRONG BrCOMGS PANIC STRICKEN AND 500 KILLED. Scores Trampled Under Foot, Others Burned to Death In Their Seats Bodies by the Score Lying In Under. taking Parlors With Little or Noth Ing Left to Aid In Identification. Chicago, Pec. 31. About 550 people were killed in 10 mniutes this afternoon during a fire in the Iroquois theater, the newest, the largest, and, aa far as CITY IS STUNNED. FEAR FOR JEWS Chicago Is Completely Overcome by Oriel tor the stricken. Chicago, Jan. t. For the first time since Chicago has possessed bells to peal, whistles to shriek ami horns to blow, the old year was allowed silently to take its place in history, and the new year permitted to come in with no evidence of joy at its birth. All Chi cago mourned for the 00 fieraons who died in the fire, panic" and suffocation at the Iroquis theater. In an official proclamation issued yes terday afternoon Mayor Carter II. Har rison suggested that the usual New Year's eve celebration bo omitted. SECOND MASSACRE APPEARS VERY AT KISHINEF PROBABLE. January 7 Has Been Set as the Date- Jewish Societies Will Appeal to Roosevelt Harmony Club ol Seattle Asks Aid of Cblel Executive In Be half of Those Threatrned. ARMY TO PANAMA. Washington, Hoc. 30. Witu the view of enlisting the Immediate and ac tive interest of the United States against the reported coutcmplated mas sacre of Jews in Russia cm January 7, (leneral Staff Olves Orders to Prepare to Oo to the'lsthmua. Washington, lHc. 31. The general staff of the army Uxlay ordered troop to prepare for a Panama campaign. Soldiers at Vancouver, Wash., art among i.iose selected, aa w ill 1 seeu by the list, which follows: First, Fifth and Twenty-fourth bat teries of field artillery, Presidio, San Francisco; F.lghth battery of field ar tillery, Vancouver barracks; troops A, B, (J and I), Ninth cavalry (colored), Monterey, Cal.; tioops I, K, h and Mr Ninth cavalry, Presidio; J-iftecutlt in fantry, Monterey; Nineteenth Infantry, Vancouver barracks; lentil Infantry, San Francisco; battalions of the Tlilr- I . 1. . I I . Al . II doors o 16 more These last are the human power cuold make it, the safest Th, Ww foulld a rely response In the the Russian New Year Simon Wolf, n 'y a " "'".V ': leading theaters in the business section theater in ChteHeo Estimates of the', . i . i ,i representing the United Jew societies, Madison and uarrniks, tel., of the city. 117 "1 iniurtl va v The police ht'r " f U' , tomorrow will lay before the state de! companies of Sixteenth n an try of The 17 places of amusement which l,eaa ana ,nJuml ry- lne P01K0 words seemed only to give utterance to rRrtrrient an appeal in behalf of his Fort Slocum, N. ., and eight coin were closed last night were closed for count is 536. The estimate of the the universal desire. people representing to him thus to be P,,1h the '" regiment at tort the one reason that they were not pro vided with an asbestos curtain. The further action taken today is in conse quence of violation of other sections of the ordinance regulating theaters. There was a hasty rush of theatrical managers to the office of Mayor Harri son in the effort to secure the with drawal, or at least a postponement of the order, but their reception was of an exceedinelv frosty nature. They were informed by the mayor that the inspec tors had reported every one of them violators of the law, and he was deter mined it should not be said hereafter that the city had neglected anything which could prevent a repetition of the horror of last ednesday afternoon. newspapers is ouU. mere are oa peo ple missing at midnight, the majority The list of tho dead continues SB it was given last night, in the neighbor- ..f -1,. o kkiv .n,nn tho .I...! hood of 600. A widely accepted esti- . iL 1 , . ills ' mate is that 664 is the number of the in tne morgue aim various uuuei inning tt.a(l establishments. Eighty-six ol the dead and 92 people representing threatened. Following his visit to the state A partment, Mr. Wolf will be received by Pros whole subject Mcriierson, ua. Lieutenant Colonel Charles Shalor, who Is a member of the general staff of ident Roosevelt, at which time the the army, and an expert on fortiflca u ,i. ... tlons. has been ordered to 1 aimma to JAPAN WILL NOT HESITATE. Once She Sees Russia Wll Not dive In War Will Be Declared. Washington, Jan. 5. Count Cas- sini, Kussian ambassador, thinks the Far Eastern situation gloomy, but not without hope of salvation." the Japanese legation tonight it intimated that if the Russian reply does not give definite assurance that in general the concessions asked for by Japan in Corea will be granted, the Tokio government will be impelled to abandon diplomacy for force. Dispatches received by Mr. Taka- hira, the Japanese minister, from To kio today, tell of the critical state of public feeling there. It is stated that if Russia fails to give a definite reply, Japan will interpret a diliatory note as indicating Russia s wish to defer hos tilities until the spring, when her forces on land and sea can be used to have been positively identified, others are known to tie injured. Some of the people were burned to death, many were suffocated by gas, and scores were trampled to death in the panic that followed the mad plunge of the frightened audience for the exits. There are bodies lying by dozens to night in the undertaking rooms, in the police station and in the hospitals, from which nearly everything that could reveal their identity to those who knew them best is gone. Their cloth ing is torn to rags or burned to cinders and their faces have been mashed into an unrecognizable pulp by the heels of the crowd that trampled them down as they fled for safety. The count of the dead was practical- At ly completed at midnight, but it is not I ..a( en na-i.t It a avmit nnmliur will WAS J c" nv;tsi aiC am.. iuc v iittiuiA n m not be konwn before some time tonior row. Despite the utmost care, great confusion marked the removal of the bodies. In their haste the police transported bodies to undertaking rooms, and in many instances forgot to report the fact to their station. This is evidenced bv the fact that in five different establish menu bodies were reecived of which the police had no record w hatever Allowing for these discerpancies, the lists made by the police and the news papers practically agree. The fire broke out during the second act of the play, "Mr. Blue Heard," TV. Iiwl tft ImhI fplUyr (rw km the ohfrct-wf-K Bending a commission to Portland to attend the meeting of the national live stock association. On account of the theater holocaust the striking Chicago hack drivers and their employers have declared a truce for 10 days. Wages and other ques tions are not to be considered during that time. Jerome Sykes, the well known actor, is dead. V. J. Bryan's European trip failed to change his frVe silver views. Roosevelt and the cabinet have con sidered the protest of Colombia and will answer it soon. Secretary Root is conducting negoti ations with General Reyes during the illness of Secretary Hay. President Roosevelt has ordered an inquiry into the conditions at Kishinef where Hebrews fear a second massacre Senator Fulton has shown the land commission that the present national policy is working to the injury of Ore gon. One report says Russia is slowly mov ing troops toward Pek in; another that she is more willing to make concessions to China. The senate committee has outlined probable action if Senator Kmoot chal icnges the authenticity of the charges against him. Postmaster Bancroft will not be re moved from the Portland postoffice Whatcom and Fairhaven have nnito. Vi4tt4.r ftftvantaiTP If Janan is convinced of Russia's in- which was the first dramatic produc .4; ,. T,-aia tuition produced in" the theater since its ri,: ; ! ,i.ti ni erection. The company, which was nii,u;i.i.it,v.iu initiativ n,l very large, escaped to the street in saf- ihilitv for mkin7 ety, nearly all of them, however, being COUIJieiieu IU new llliu lliv buuh; buitid with no clothing but their slight stage war. Thm JiptaMe minjMtr jloog not re he says his people have acted through out the negotiations, they will forfeit nv sympathy which they have in this country by striking first. and w ill lie the future. known as Pellingham in Santo Domingo hss now two rcvolu tionary governments and foreigners fear they will suffer. The Japanese commissioner to the St. Louis fair says Japan will make no conclusions to Russia. Ghouls robbed many of the dead I the Michigan train wreck." The death list has U)'D swelled to 21. Russia Is not prepared for war and may await a more favorable time, si though the Is buying large qiunlilie of stores. The Colombian charge at Washing ton hss little Iioihi of rwelvlng a fsvor able answer and is preparing to close the legation. During the present session ol con press the navy will lie materially strengthened. When the additions al ready authorized are completed the 1'niUnl Slat will have a more power ful navy than any other nation eicept Great Britain. Italy ha recognized the new republic of Panama. Jat-an will send a large force to Corea to end rioting. Jsjn has onlbld Russia for two war ships Bearing completion in luiy. Inspect the fortifications, and have his report lu Washington before General Reyes, of the Colombian army, who 1 This number will likely be In creased, as there are persons in the I in Russia will be discussed. hospitals who will probably die. It believed, however, that the tota aeaiiie iimd manes Appeal, will n..t. nv.....,l (inn Tneln.lintr the I SuaU e. Ilec. 30 The Harmony club now here, ran return. dead, missing and injured the total of Seattle, composed of 314 of the mist These orders for preparation were is- ' - i . . . . i. 1. . i. ....... t.. i ..i iw number nf casualties is approximately prominent Jews in this city, lias sent eu touay oocauso tne general sinu 1.000. There were about 2.500 snee- messages of anneal to President Roose- been Informed that Colombia can lanu atom ami n. tnra In tli tlienlnr At tlin vlt. tha Inonihttrs of tho Wash imrton trMips IIPOII the isthmus much.moro tin. nf th fir. deleuatioii in conirress and William R. easily than was believed to lie the case In the excitement following the ca- Hearst, of New York, ask in a aid and General MacArthur will have chargo ntercess on in buna f ol the Jews who ol ail mailers on me i nciuc coast. are in danuerof a massacre in Klshinef. return from Hawaii was hurried January 7. The text of the telegram this purpose. to the president which is indorsed by umity, many persons were reported missing who have since returned home. No report of these returns has been made to the police, and their His for names still swell the list of the miss ing. When the names of the dead who are still to be identified have been subtracted from the list of the missing, it is probable that th6 extent of the catastrophe will be fully revealed. RUSSIA WILL SAVE HEBREWS. Governor McBride, of Washington, fol lows : "The Harmony club, consisting of 314 Jewish citizens of Seattle, appeal to your excellency to Intercede In hv half of Jews of Klshinef, threatened with massacre January 7. "Harmony Club. "By M. Summerlleld, chairman ON WAR POOTINQ. Japan Is Completing Tina! Preliminaries Britain Will Take Loan. Government Fully Realizes the Probabil ity of Massacre at Klshinef. Washington, Jan. 2. Simon Wolfe, of this city, who has been active in his endeavors to induce the United States government to make representations to Russia looking to the protection of the Jews of Kishinef, had atr interview with President Roosevelt today. At its conclusion Mr. Wolfe said that at the request of the president himself, he could not discuss the interview for publication. It is known, however, that Mr. Wolfe was informed that, prior to his presentation of the matter to the state AQAINST REPEAL OP LAND LAW. Mondell Argues for Amendment of the Timber and Stone Act. Yokohama, lec. 31. The govern ment Is completing the final prelimi naries for placing tho coentry on a war footing. lmHrial ordances Issued au thorize the government to make an un limited Issue of treasury bonds to pro vide war funds, creating a siiecinl coun cil of war, and fixing the imperial head quarters. In the event of war, If a special Issue Washington, Dec. 30.- Represents- of war bonds Is made, It is understood tive Mondell, of Wyoming, chairman of I that the bnoda can bo floated in F.ng- the irrigation committee, bxlay ap- land, whence it Is said assurances have jieared before the public lands commit- come that the money would lie forth toe and presented an argument In favor coining. of a imidiflcation of the timber and The ministers and executive chief dis stono act. He stoutly opposed the out- cussed the situation for three hours right repeal of this law or its radical yesterday, but nothing regarding their mollification, for he showed it was the deliberations was made public, mainstay of the national Irrigation act The ordinance passed yesterday by and afforded the great bulk of money the cabinet council authorizing a guar- department, the president had directed that is converted into the reclamation antoe of the principal and Interest of the United States consuls in Rusiss to fund. He furthermore asserted there an Issue of 10,000,000 yen debenture inform this government if there was "aB W!,n no IU(-'" extensive irauas per- for the purpose of expediting work on QREAT SAFETY APPARATUS. Council Will Be Asked to Endorse Auto matic Arrangement. Chicago, Jan. 5. To throw open in stantly and simultaneously all doors of a theater, like the method of throwing multiple lever in a railroad switch tower, is the purpose of an ordinance which wrill be presented to the city council. According to the provisions of the ordinance, all theaters or other places of public amusement having capacity ol over 500 persons shall pro vide an automatic apparatus to open and close all dotfrs to exits. Levers shall operate in conjunction with elec tric lights tor le located near the exits so that when the doors are opened all passageways shall be simultaneously lighted. The owner of a theater must employ a man, to be approved by the lire marshal, to be on duty at the lever dur ing the whole time the theater is ojien to the public. He shall be in full uni form and ojierate the apparatus before and after each performance so as to familiarize the public with the exits and to aweitain whether the ap paratus is efficient and in ready work ing order. For violating the foregoing a heavy fine Is provided, together with the clos ing of the offending theater. pany sustained minor injuries, but none was seriously hurt. With a roar and a bound the flames shot through the opening over the heads of the people on the first floor and, reaching clear up to those in the first balcony, caught them and burned them to death where they sat. Immediately following this rush of flames there came an explosion which lifted the entire roof of the theater from its walls, shattering the great sky light into fragments. As soon as the flames appeared beyond the curtain a man in the rear of the hall shouted, "Fire, fire," and the entire audience rose as one person and made for the doors. It is believed the explosion was caused by the names coming in contact with the gas reservoirs of the theater, causing them to burst. The theater was completed less than a month ago, at a cost of half a million dollars, and was the finest playhouse In Chicago. It was opened to the pub lic on the night of Novemlier 23. The style of the structure, architecturally, is French Renaissance, which has strong suggestion of the classic. It has a total seating capacity fo 1,724 chairs, with plenty oi good standing room on each floor. The balcony had seatings for 475 persons. The records of the city building department show that the theater was complete in every de tail and that it as absolutely fireproof, all requirements of the law having been complied with. petrated under this law as has tieen represented by certain department offic ials and in the newspaiers. Mr. Mondell lielieves the timber and stono act should amended so as to . . .. .. . . . . . i . . . ' - government is lu v a ive to the reports permit mu government to realize a any likelihood ol a repetition oi me Kishinef massacre of last spring. The replies to that inquiiy thus fur re ceived have leen reassuring. More- r" 1 1 "" - --in mi of possible trouble at Kishinef on Jan uary 7. In view of that fact, it is as sumed that the Russian authorities will take, if indeed they have not already taken, setps to prevent a recurrence of the massacres. Heavy Tax on Chinese. Vancouver, B. C, Jan. 5. The rais ing of the head tax on Chinese from 1(K) to fiOO, which went iiit.iefT.i t January 1, means that steamers muM put up five times the amount of securi ties for Chinese aboard. The big liner Oanfa has Just deported 35,(KU, she having 70 Celestials an lioard. The Canadian Pacifie Empress steamers will lie forn-d b)deit 1 100,000 for each vessel. If any Chinese escape the steamers will have to pay t'OO for esch one Every Chinaman coming through now will lie carefully examined. Charcet Against Orsvelle. Helena, Mont., Jan. 6. Three in dictments Were filed in the district court today against Isaac Gravelle, who wss found guilty a few days ago of ending threatening letters to tin Northern -IVilk railroad company, Two of the Informations charge him with sending blackmailing letters from Helena and the other charges burglary in the first degree. The penalty on conviction of first degree burglary Is Imprisonment from 10 years to life. May Expect Cold Snap. Washington, Jan. 5. Uild wave wsrnlng hsve been Issued for Ohio, West Virginia, Mississippi, Alabama, Western Georgia, Western Florida, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Indian Ter rltory. China Is Blamed By Russia. Pekin, Jan. 1. liny Ufen, director of the imperial railroad, has returned from Port Arthur, where he has been interviewing Admiral Alexleff as to why Russia has not evacuated Man churia. The Russian commander, it li reported, told him that Russia is disap pionted at the failure of China to listen to projiosals that wonld mean an amic able settlement of every point at issue Alexieff, it is understood, warned the director that China is Wing deceived by Japan into an unfriendly attitude that is unwise. Work Hss Not Stopped. New York, Jan. 1 .Seventeen bun Ired men are at work on James J Hill's big steamships at New Inidon Conn., and work is being rushed to complete both ships by next summer Oiieratiotis were practically stopiwd last summer by strikes, and it was lo terfnined to try and finish only one ship, but the present plan is to coin plete them imth. t niess there are further strikes the work will lie carried on steadily. Japan Will Not Walt Mitch Longer. Berlin, Jan. 1. The Ikal Anzelgt without reserve ssys: "The Jspam-se government has Informed the reprewn tn lives of the powers at Tokio that the situation at this moment Isunliearahle ami that Japan must strike if Russia doc not accept the proiiosltions Japan has submitted, as Japan cannot longer wait lor a nnai decision." higher price for its public timber land in Oregon, Washingon and California, w here this land is worth more than the Seoul-Fusan railway, and which provided for all possible military ex penses for the protection of the railway and other interests, also authorized the government to utilize fiO.OOO.OOO yen, the proceeds of the Chinese war In demnity, which hitherto has len de voted to educational and other pur poses, as a war fund. In addition. THERB MAY BB WAR.' 12.50 an acre, but he stoutly objects to authorization Is given to issue treasury imving tnu price raiseo on u inner lanos notes, repayable in five years, and to rn me inier-mouniain siaies. raise loans repayable in two years to- vnairn an icey. oi me puonc larvis an unlimited extent. committee, also addressed the commls- Russlsn Journals Assume a Decidedly Pessimistic Attitude. sion. lie is opposed to the rejieal of the timber and stone act but is willing to see the law amended so the govern ment will derive a reasonable nrice for St. Petersburg. Jan. 2. The foreign I its timber lands. He thinks a fixed dispatches received here yesterday af- price per acre cannot be agreed upon. temoon are .retiected today in more owing to the varying value of timber pees mistic editorials. 1 he ovoe lands in different parts of the West. remya oegins us leauer wim: There is no war today; tomorrow TO AID AMBRICAN SHIPS. there may be war. ' The paper rather fatalistically di rects attention to the fact that wars marked the opening oi the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. The Novoe V remya nevertheless still professes faith in a peaceful settlement, ASKS FOR AMERICAN WARSHIP. at Minister Powell Deems the Situation "5anto Domingo Orave. Wsshington, Iec. 31. With three- revolutions raging on the island, tho forces of Jimines within four hours of Hanto Domingo City, and excitement prevailing, Minister Powell thinks the- sitnation demands the presence of an Strong Effort Will Be Made lor Bill Can-1 additional warship, and in a cablegram earning Philippine Trade, Washington, Dec. 30. Unless there is some unforseen opposition, it is moro than probable that the present session of congress will enact some leg- duted yesterday appeals to the state de partment for aid. In anticipation of the crisis which apju-ars to have ar rived, the state department hss already taken steps to send another warship to . . . . . . . ... i irceniwti vs vuiiki vnn niu ciinLfe miiiiti itv i s saying: v e believe Japan will not jH,ation ()T Ul(J protcction of Anierlra"n Knto Domingo, ami at its request Sec- F . u . ... .rv ... vessels tradinc with the Philippines. re,arY yesieroay cameu near Ad yield would appear to lie a renuncla- i. was said trlav hr an nfiw ,.f h.. mlral Lamborton, commanding the tion oi the ueiense ol her vital inter ests in the far east. Russia does not a.-: ..., i.- .i.. i . i: - n.!. '" other powerful leaders intend to push the bill recently Introduced by the Maine senator providing for such pro tection. The bill is radical in its pro visions, and inflicts as a penalty to for- will permit the Japanese or other na tions to execute a diplomatic dance npon Russia's peaceful disposition. In firm consciousness of her power Russia will await events." vessels trading with the Philippines. Kswnnrt Nnwa al. nl.n in ...,.,.. r-outu Atlantic sqiiauron, now at irini- that Senators Frye. Lodae. Hanna .ni '. to HPteh one of his vessels to ... - U..I. ..A ..11 a t . nnotu I'uiiiiiigu lit inn npceu to assist the gunboat Newport in urotoctlnir Americans and other Interests. Admiral Imberton late today cabled tho navy department from Trinidad feituie of any cargo brought to the V'" ue "B" w,nl 11,0 fcorI'on to rein- United States from the archinelaim ex. '"rco the cwport in Dominclan waters. cept in American vessels.' The bill, if passed, is to go into effect on July 1, Soldiers Travel In Boxcars. ictoria, j. hoc, jec. ;n. ium- lier 83 company. Royal Garrison artill- Qorgs In the Alleghany. ery, 113 strong, left for Hong Kong on Pittsburg, Dec. 30. The recent cold the steamer Empress of India today. snap has made dangerous the ice in the being relieved 4y No. 58 company, Alleghany river. At Rosston the anrtr which arrived from Halifax tonitrht. apparently want war, and the Chinese, is an immense affair, lieing packed to The change is made In the regular especially man Mil jai, commander the bottom and extending 16 miles up schedule of garrison changes and has no in chief of the Chinese army and navy, stream. It was formed during a thaw luring on the Far Eastern crisis. The China Acting Hostile. Paris, Jan. 2. Tho Chee Foo corre spondent of the Paris edition of the New York Herald says that Colonel Artimcff, who is in close touch with Admiral Alexieff, Russian viceroy in the Far East, declares the situation is most critical. Tho Japanese, he says. are assuming a hostile attitude turbances in Manchuria are due, be says, to the support the Chinese gov eminent is giving the bandits. and tho ice, breaking Into small pieces, comany which came from Halifax came has packed all the way to the bottom, ln boxcars lit ten with hammocks, in offering resistance that can scarcely be "traction" having been given to test overcome. The water Is now backing that mode of travel. The men found up and spreading over the lowlands, the arrrangements comfortable The gorge at Springdale still holds and but little ice is floating in either the Insurgent Ships Isken. Santo Domimro. Jan. 2. The pro visional government has captured two Alleghany or Monongahela rivers. vessels from Curacao, which were car rying arms and ammunition for the Pnrchaso of Tacoma Site Urged. Insurgents. J he vessels were brought Washington, Dec. 30. Represents to this port and 15 prisoners landed. tive Cushman today appeared beforo the Santos or Chiriqul provinces. j he insurgents who attacked uenerai general staff of the army and urged a Guerrera have been defeated and sev- favorable report on tho nroliwt tn i.nr, chase the American lake camp Canal Party Wins Oreat Victory. Panama, Dec. 81. Heavy rains have been falling here for several days, caus ing severe damage to telegraph lines. No news has lieen received from Iis From other provinces confirmation has lieen eral prisoners taken. There was fight ing yesterday morning between govern ment troops and insurgents outside the city. December Shows a Surplus. Washington, Jan. 2. The forthcom ing monthly statement rf the govern ment receipts and ezjienditnres will show the total receipts for Decemlier, 11)03, to be about 142,747,632, and the expenditures $32,248,000, leaving a surplus for the month of $10,409,632. The surplus for tho six mon',h of the present fiscal year will be about $8,-433,607, received ol the overwhelming tr iimnh site. M tho mixed candidates proposed for near Tacoma. He was assured his re- memlicrshlp in tho constitutional con quest would have early consideration, ventlon by the patriotic committee, Cushman also urged the Interior depart- which endeavored to chooso men favor- ment to reconsider its ruling that there I '"8 the ratification of the canal treaty Is no authority of law for erecting new buildings at the Puyallup Indian school. This will bo taken under advisement. Jspan Trying to Buy Warships. London, Dec, 80. Japan is negoti ating for the purchase of the Argentine warships Moreno and Rlvadavia, now building at Genoa, Italy, but the Jap anese legation has not heard of the com pletion of their purchase. Offers Hire Dawson Consulship. Washington, Dec. 81. Louis A. Dent, register of wills of the District of Columbia, called on President Roose velt today, and talked over the recent action of the president In displacing him, ami naming Corporal Tanner as his successor. The president has ten dered to Mr. Dent the position of con tul at Dawson City, Yukon.