Yamhill County Reporter ADMINISTRATION POWERLESS. No Hope for the K londl k«* Sufferers Un­ til Congi’OM Meet«. TO SHUT US OUT. France Will Put High Duties on Certain American Goods. I SWEPT BY THE GALE. A Fearful Storm ICaaltiK "S' th« Eng. lish Cognt. London, Dee. 1.—The gale which New York, Dec. 1.—The authorities Washington, Dec. 2.—The cabinet swept the English coast yesterday, do­ Rebels Open Fire on the Pal ­ Fear of Starvation Causes today considered the subject of sending in Washington, according to the corre­ OREGON. ing great damage at many places, raged M c M innville relief to the people of the Klondike. spondent of the Herald, have been in­ ace at Havana. a Stampede. all night. In many places it was The president received a telegram from formed that France, while ostensibly almost cyclonic in its violence, and the T the Portland (Oregon) Chamber of engaged in negotiations with this gov­ : long list of disasters includes a large Commerce, stating that there was dan­ ernment for a reciprocity treaty, is tak­ DONT. loss of life, many wrecks of large ves­ ger of destitution ami suffering in the MAGEE PARTY ARRIVES SAEELY ing steps to place a prohibitory tariff NO SERIOUS DAMAGE WAS sels ami the loss of ecores, if not hun­ Klondike, ami offering to supply the u | m > u some American products. The dreds of smaller craft, with serious necessary food for rel ef if the govern­ state department has been notified that Aaler««tlntr Collection of Current Event» ment would undertake its transporta­ With the Latest News From the Inter« a bill is pending in the legislative as­ Unsuccessful Attempt. Made to It«.cue damage to property *asliore at many mi portant towns. In Condensed Form From General Rivera and to Capture ior—Their Hard Journey Over tion. The information was not definite sembly of France imposing a high duty At Norfolk, Bacton and Happisburg Both Continents. Nutorloiie Spy. a as to actual conditions, but was on the the Dalton Trail. upon certain products, which will prac­ five vessels, as yet unidentifieii, went same lines as has pri viously been tele ­ tically make that country a «dosed mar ­ A terrible railroad aciddent has OC- Port Townsend, Nov. 30.—Twenty- ket, so far as the United States is con­ 1 New York, Nov. 29.—On Sunday down and the crews of all perished. enrred in Warsaw. While a passenger graphed from the Northwest. five men arrived here today on the City cerned. Ambassador Porter probably morning, for the first time in the his­ A number of bodies have been washed The cabinet considered every phase train was stationär}* at the terminus, tory of the Cuban war, rebel bullets ashore near Yarmouth. of Seattle, direct from Dawson City. The brig a heavy freight train ran into it, owing of the situation, it was decided that They were divided into two parties, will be requested to make an earnest sought the palace in Havana, says a Rugby was wrecked off Hemsby. The nothing could be don** until congress protest against the measure. to the error of a pointsman. Eleven dispatch to the Herald from Havana. ¡coastguard made desperate efforts to the last of which left Dawson October This bill may cause the authorties persons were killed and 22 others were meets, when an appropriation will be 16. The party consisted of Thomas The shots came from Casa Blanca, 6o0 save the crew, and succeeded in getting asked for the purpose of transporting here to go slow in negotiations for the seriously injured. yards across the entrance to the harbor, a line on board. Magee, sr., Thomas Magee, jr., of San reciprocity agreement. A dying woman was food and supplies. The depart­ and while no one was hurt, the palace, "rocketed” in safety, and then the brig The receipts of the customs so far Francisco; "Swiftwater Bill" Gates, Although many plans have been dis­ ment has received no reply to its propo­ this fiscal year undoubtedly will fall cussed none have b< en decided upon, Joe Boyle, William Huskins, E. Eckert, sition that in exchange for a lower tariff with its electric lights, was a shining capsized, all the rest of the ship’s com­ The pany perishing. eonsiderably short of estimates made it is positive, however, tiiat whatever JI. Robertson, 11. Raymond, Bert Nel­ on French wines the French govern­ mark, and must have been hit. by the managers of the new tariff bill action is taken will be under the direc­ son, John W. Brauer, W. H. Cham­ ment shall remove the prohibition Spanish authorities attempt to make A large steam collier dashed upon during its pendency in congress. At tion of the war department, and by the bers, E. W. Pond. E. Ash, J. Gillis, against the importation of American light of the affair, but at the same time Flamborough head, the famous prom­ that time it was estimated that the time congiess nets Secretary Alger will Thomas Wilson, P. McGraw, Jack Dal­ cattle. Unless this concession be grant­ a reporter for La Lucha who wrote up ontory on th« North sea coast, floated ■ ustomH would yield about <180,000,- have formulated plans b>*<> attempt ton, William Leak, Arthur Celine, ed, the measure referred to may be de­ and attetmpteil to publish the facts in off, and then foundered, with all on 900 during the first year. The indica­ will be made to go to the Y ukoii , as Joseph Fairburn, J. Smith, T. Warren, feated and the reciprocity negotiaitons the case, was put in prison. board. The attack on Casa Blanca was made tions are now said to be that the re­ the ice has closed progress in that di­ Jim Ferguson, ami two others, whose A steamer not identified was wrecked come to naught. Should this happen, ceipts from this source will not aggre­ rection. The relief supplies will have names could not be learned tonight. the French government may retaliate by Brigadier-General Cardenas and 50 ou the Birdlougton sands, with her rebels. They entere«! the town shortly entire company. gate more than <165,000,000. to be sent over the passes. Just how They came out over the Dalton trail. by imposing the maximum tariff under A plate of armor, representing a lot they shall be transported is a question They are reported to have between them its laws upon American products which before midnight on horseback, and at Last evening the steamer Rose of the end of an hour each man led out of Devon went on the rocks near Red of 500 tons for the turrets of the battle­ requiring earnest consideration, and <50,000 in drafts and gold dust. now enter under the minimum tariff. All tell stories of a food shortage in As these products are few, however, town a horse with one extra bead ap­ Ruth, Cornwall, where she pounded all ships Kearsarge and Kentucky, was one that will require the study of many tested at the Indian Head proving plans in order that an entirely feasible Dawson that is almost a famine. The the authorities are not greatly dis­ propriated, laden with clothing, pro­ night long, her crew of 12 perishing. visions, silver plate and money. Before This morning the bodies of the captain grounds Tuesday. For testing pur one may be evolved, Secretary Alger last person to leave Dawson was Jack turbed oyer the outlook. they left they Hent two volleys across ami seamen, all wearing lifebelts, were poses, two eight-inch shells, one a Car­ will gather all possible information, Dalton. When Dalton left the steam­ Dr. Van Hollenben, the new Ger­ penter projectile and the other a and will communicate with persons ers Alice ami Bella bad reached there, man ambassador to the United States, the narrow harbor entrance at the pal­ washed ashore. Wheel«« sterling, were fired at the who know the route to the Klondike loaded light. It is said that the Bella’s will be formally présente«! to the pres­ ace, then cooly went to a friend’s house The British ship Larnlca, Captain inside the Spanish lines and took sup­ Burgess, was driven ashore near Fleet­ plate, one at a high and the other at a and are familiar with transportation cargo consisted of whisky and billiard ident tomorrow. He is expected to per. All this was under the guns of low velocity. Neither penetrated nor methods in the Arctic and other frozen balls. She brought no provisions. wood, at the entrance of Moretown bay, make representations in regard to the Cabanas and Moro. The Canadian mounted police char­ tariff cracked the plate, but both partially regions. Reindeer and dogs possibly about 18 miles northwest of PreBton. The state department is in­ It is learned from an inside »ounce tered the Bella and gave all who wished formed tiiat Baron von Hollenben’s in­ welded themselves into it. may be used. The crew were saved, but the position that the object of the rebels was to re ­ Word comes of a wreck on the Santa The members of the cabinet were all free passage to Fort Yukon. The Bella structions contain propositions desig­ of the vessel is dangerous. She left St. Fee near Williams, Ariz., in which intensely interested in the matter of is reported to have left about October nated to lead to a reciprocity arrange­ lease General Ruiz Rivera, and hang a Johns, N. B-, November 1, for Fleet­ citizen named Fumiro who. is known as three men lost their lives and much securing relief. Whether the n.en who 12, with 200 men. ment. It is believed the United States wood. According to the statements made will require in return for any conces­ a spy. They failed in the first object valuable property was destioyed. are supposed to be suffering went there Phenomenally high tides are reported After the first section of freight train or not against repeated warnings of all by members of the Dalton party, there sion the removal or abatement at least only because of some misconception of in many localities. The district near No. 33 had pulled out of Williams the officials is not the question, the simple is liable to be trouble of the most seri­ of restrictions now imposed upon the the appointed time on the part of con­ the mouth of the Thames has suffered ■ ir that controls the brakes gave out fact being that they are there and need ous kind this winter in Dawson. Billy importation into Germany of American federates within the prison with whom severely, several townships being partly arrangements had been made to admit and the train dashed down the steep relief, making it imperative upon the Leak told one of the men in the party cattle and beef. submerged. The Sherness dockyard them into the fortress. Fumiro man­ ahead of him at Dyea that all the peo ­ grade with rapidly increasing velocity. government to extend aid if possible. The German government, of course, aged to escape across the harbor. and the Woolwich arsenal were inun­ ple talked about at Dawson was the The hanti brakes were unavailing to No estimate has been made as to the will direct its efforts in the direction The whole affair was well planned. dated. check the speed, and when a point cost of the expedition and none can bo food famine. Men were gathered in of securing the repeal of the bounty Scarcely a vestige remains in sight of General Cardenas came in the early «bout 10 miles «vest was reached the prepared now. Congress will be asked groups, and cursing might and main section of the tariff law, which clearly Lord Nelson’sokl flagship, the Foudroy- evening with two columns along the train left the track. Two engines were to appropriate a sufficient amount, and the newcomers that were constantly en­ affects Germany’s sugar interests. seashore, and at 10 o’clock the men ant, long fast in the sands of Blackpool. tering the Klondike with scarcely any coupled to the train, which was a very the war department will expend it in Many representations on this subject followed. They first visited Cal anas, There is a lot of wreckage near the heavy one. Engineers Newton and the most economical way. The task of provisions. have been made already by the Ger­ Whey they Haw that the arrangement Goodwin sands. The mounter! police were offering man authorities. It is not likely, how*- Watsons and Fireman Berry were pin­ getting supplies to the Klondike in Immense damage has been done to had failed, the rebels went after Fu- free transportation to the grub piles ned under their respective engines and midwinter is not underestimated, and ever, that the president will recom­ miro. He fled across the harbor and government property at Sherness dock­ futher down the Yukon, but to count ­ lost their lives, it is said, by being doubts aro entertained as to it being mend any restriction of the tariff law, yard and the Woolwich arsenal. Sev­ less hundreds who had labored hard all and apparently the only way in which the rebels did not dare to follow. Then eral thousand troops were hurriedly burned to death. possible. the rebels went to Casa de los Frailes, The expedition cannot reach the through the summer accumulating a the German government can secure an The celebration in honor of Oregon’s the priest’s house, where they took ordered out today to remove thousands martyred missionary, D-. Marcus Whit­ Klondike before February at least, and grubstake, the prospect was uninviting advantage for her industries would be blankets, silver plate and money. of pounds’ worth of ammunition and to say the least. These men figured to enter into a reciprocity agreement. man, was begun in Walla Walla, Wash., the president hopes there is a sufficient stores from the wharves and sheds to This house is close to Moro castle. Officials are speculating on the atti­ The priest made a great outcry, but no places of safety. The tide continued to Monday. Large crowds were in attend­ supply of provisions to last until relief that it would take all their savings in gold to pay their living expenses at tude of the agrarian interests of the ance. The opening address was made arrives. Boldiers came. Then the rebels sacked rise, and invaded some of the work­ Secretary Alger believes Captain Ray Fort Yukon during the winter, and German empire and the German em­ by Rev. L. H. Hallock, A monument the store of Fumiro, securing some shops, quenched the engines and is to be erected over the grave of Dr. has gone to Dawson, and he will make that in the spring they would not have peror, who favors the agrarian party gold. They also looted other stores. stopped the electric lights. The work­ his way back and report upon condi­ even enough gold left to pay passage upon their proposition to be submitted. Whitman. men were oblige«! to go home, wading money back to Dawson, to say nothing Bo far as they have gone the outlook is Working ns quietly as possible, they knee deep. tions there. Senator Lodge, of the approached a cavalry outpost, securing of purchasing enough food to subsist not favorable. Six vessels were wrecked between foreign relations, was at several horses. until they could get started again. To AUTHORITIES OUTWITTED. Yarmouth and Bacton, only a few partment early in the week. He would For two hours they enjoyed them ­ MASSACRE OF INNOCENTS. these poor fellows the offer of the say nothing about the Cuban situation selves, then rode to the harbor and fired miles apart, on the Norfolk coast, ami mounted police was no better than the except that the committee had accom­ Dauntless Made Another Trip With prospect at Dawson of being compelled Frightful Mortality Among the Cuban two volleys at the palace. This aroused 25 lives were lost. Arms for the Culmns. The brig Vedra stranded at Bacton. plished a great deal. The first business Con centrad os. the Spaniards for the first time, but by to winter on half rations until the sup­ New York, Dec. 2.—The steamer ply boats could reach the diggings in would be to confirm the annexation of New York, Dec. 1.—A dispatch to the time troops turned out the rebels The storm tore out her masts, ami when Hawaii, which would he done by rati­ Dauntless has again eluded the officials the spring. the World from Havana says: The ha0,000 for the care of the greater gosto’s knowledge and experience before midnight, the crew discovered of congress after an election would bo tuberculosis in a special hospital. Dr. "September 14. with Bert Nelson, of t«*>l dead in Pinar del Rio are the prov­ gained in America are of valuable as­ that the vessel was on fire. The crew Biggs, speaking for the bourd of health inces of Matanzas and Havana, with a in the January following the election Seattle, I left Circle City, and started Special re­ made every effort to quench the flames, in Noveinlier. This session could last in support of the appropriation, de­ to pole up the river to Dawson City, a 60 and 70 (>er «ent mortality respect­ sistance in this direction. Tiles«* percentages are estab- ports from the Herald correspondents but a brisk wind was blowing and as long as would be necessary. The clared that one out of seven persons distance of 300 miles. At the time we ively. spread the fire with great rapidity. congress elected in November coulti who die in this city are victims of started from Circle City, the miners lished by the actual figures of some 30 in various parts of the island state that From the steamer the tire spread to the Spanish soldiers are as badly off as tubercular consumption. Dr. Biggs cities ami towns Applied to the den ­ legislate before another election was on had about all left. It took ua 11 day» In Dock No. 4, which was partly loaded hand. The secon«i session could meet further stated that among the working ami three hours to make the journey, ser populations of their respective the pacificos and concentradoe. with ore and lumber. The lumber was in December previous to the coming classes the percentage of deaths due to arriving at Dawson September 26. provinces, th«* total deaths since Wey- many places the troops have been forced soon a mass of flames, and from this it by circumstances to beg from door to this disease was one-quarter. The ler'a “ bamlo ” will foot up nearly a congressional election, and the congress < 'aptain Hanson, with two Indians, door. General Blanco is making every spread to the next dock. The fire is would expire before the election took board of estimates approved the <(’>0,000 who had left Fort Yukon, beat us into mill ion.. effort to relieve their condition, and to still burning fiercely. The loss will be asked for. President Wilson, of the place. As the matter now stands the Flight of the Fast Mall. Dawson by alxmt an hour and a half. fully <300,000. reform the hospital service. first session of congress is given over to board, said: Omaha. Neb., Dee. 1.—The Union "Hanson gather«*«! the Dawson City "This is an important step forward politics by representatives who wish to United State« Warn* Germany. miners together and made a short Pacific has iua«le a record for fast run­ Vienna. Nov. 29.—The unparalleled be re-elected. The short session is in the work of combating tuberculosis. speech, in w hich he advise«! all who ning. A mail train has been shot violence in the lower house of the Berlin, Nov. 30.—The state depart­ After the first of the year, <60,000 will often a discredit'd ami defeated con­ did not have provisions to last them across the country from Cheyenne to reichsrath yesterday is about the only ment at Washington has requested Am­ gress and oftentimes enacts very liad be available for expenditure in behalf all winter to either get out of tjie Council Bluffs, 519 miles, in 599 bassador White to ascertain the inten­ legislation becanse it will not be called of the individuals who are affected country to civilization or try and reach minutes. This is the actual elapsed subject of conversation throughout Au­ tions of Germany with respect to the stria today. The German progressist with this disea»«*. ’ ’ to account before the people. Po«, Engines party has published a note expressing cliams of Herr Luder, whose recent )x>ints in the Yukon country where it time, aud includes all stops. sibly, Mr. Shafroth’s bill will get a were changed twice ami one engin«?er regret at the outbreak, and disclaiming imprisonment in Hayti caused friction was known that food couki lie found. In St. Petersburg no outdoor musical bearing, though such reforms as thia All the regular stops any responsibility for it. "That night was the greatest one in was relieved. between the German and Haytian gov­ performances are permitted. move very slowly. the history of Dawson City. The were made, ami on«* extra, for an air- ernments. *^ EmjH*ror William cqiened the session Ruaxla'a Geld Coinage. miners, as soon as they had hear«! the nrak«* hose burst and had to be repaired Made a Clean Sweep. NicarHfua Canal Commission. * of the German reichstag in |>ersoii for St. Petersburg, Dec, 3.—An imperial news, made hasty preparations to get at the expense of over five minutes of Chicago, Nov. 29.—The three re- New York, Dec. 1.—C. S. Wheeler, the first time since 1894. The cere­ ukase issued today orders the coinage out, and nightfall saw goldseekers and time. maining buildings spared by fire.which who was assistant engineer of the Sault mony took place in White hall, in the and issue of five-rouble gold pieces, men who can tixlay sell out for thou­ A bnrne,1*-out bridge near Medicine devastate«! the little town of Willow Ste. Marie canal, has accepte«! the po­ nival castle. His majesty read the equal in value to one-third of the im­ sands, leaving by the hundreds for Bow.Wyo., delaye«l the mail five hours Springs two months ago, were totally sition of chief engineer of the Nicaragua speech from the throne. ami forty minutes, and the train destroyed by fire last night, while the canal Commission. The expedition will perial. which weighs 13.9.9 grammes, down the river and up the river." Th« steamer San Bias has arrived in 900 tine. reached Cheyenne five honrs late. It members of the fire department were at sail Sunday next, it is raid. Han Francisco from Panama and way Montevideo, Nov. 30.—A monster was necessary to reach Council Bluffs a dance. The comparative ia-lation of Indian* Town Burnrd. Will Emigrate to Mexico. ports. She brings the news that the on time or pay a heavy fine to the gov ­ meeting of native Uruguayans and for­ the buildings prevente«! the blaze from Muncie, Ind., De«'. 1.—At midnight eigners was held in favor of the can­ ernment. Salvador coffee crop for this season Kansas City, Dec. 1.—A special from •preading, anti what now remains of will be oue-third larger than ever be­ fire broke out in the heart of the town didacy of Senor Cuestas for the presi­ Muskogee, I. T., says: The Choctaws the town was saved. The loss is eeti- The new Chinese mint at Canton fore, ami will do much towani making of Fairland, 20 miles east of this city, dency. His opponents interfered, and mate«i at <20,000. It is spread around and Creeks, who have been in council, ep the loss «xvasioned by the revulu and the entire business part was de­ a great tumult ensued, in which saveral coined more than 14,000,000 ten-cent among a number of small retailers. have determined to organize a colony The loss cannot be obtained. pieces last year. Mon. i stroyed, and emigrate to Mexico. were killed and many injured. W. U. KÀKN1IAKT. Publisher £ 1 EK