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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-01-30
SENATE PROCEEDINGS.
The Apportionment Bill Passed by a
Strict Party Vote.

WASHINGTON CITY, Jan. 29.-The Senate bill
creating the Office of fourth assistant postmaster
general has passed. The senate then proceeded
to the consideration of the apportionment bill.
An amendment to increase the representation of
Arkansas from six to seven was rejected-yeas
81, nays 33-Davis, Mcmillan, Paddock, Stewart
and Washburn voting with the Democrats
An amendment to increase the Minnesota rep
resentation by one was rejeeted--yeas 81, nays
90 Casey voting with the Democrats, two OF
whom did not vote. An amendment to increase
Missouri's representation by one was rejected,
Davis, Paddock and Washburn voting aye with
the Democrats, and Casey, Mcmillan aud Stewart
voting no.
An amendment to increase the representation
OF New York from 81 to s., was rejected % to 80,
Davis and Paddock the only Republicans voting
in the affirmative Davis then withdrew his
amendment fixing the total number of repre-
sentatyes at SO.
number of representatives at $50, giving one
more each TO Arkansas, Minnesota and New
York. 1t was laid on the table, Davis and
Washburn voting iii the negative.
The bill then passed, exactly it came from
the House--yeas 81, nays pa strict party vote.
The Senate took up the House bill for the adj
justment of accounts of laborers, etc, under the
eight-hour law. thus making il unfinished busi-
ness. Blair consented to have it laid aside tenn
porarily for the army appropriation bill Nor
gan objected, however and on motion Of
Allison, the army bill was taken up, dispiacing
the eight-hour bill. On motion of Hswlcy, the
proyiso stricken out of the bill that no
officer shall receive pay on the retired list while
receiving salary as government official. The
committee amendment to strike out the pyovso
limiting the rates to be paid for transportation
on land grant roads to 80 per cent. OF the rates
charged private parties and substitute for il the
proyIso that rates shall be such as the secretary
of war shall deem just and reasonable, not TO
exceed 20 per cent. of the charges TO private
parties, was discussed at length and went over.
AdiOurued
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Burial of Elections Bill Is
Thought to Be Final.
GoRMAN's GREAT eENERALsHlP.
The Apportionment Bell Passed With
out Amendment.
EFFORTS to Add to Representation OF
Eastern and Western States Alike
Voted Down-Eig Eight-Hour ELL Taken
Up, TO Give Way to Appropriations.

WASHINGTON CITY, Jan. % Especial Ito
day the House Democrats received assurance
that the elections bill would not be brought up,
and that they might go ahead with the business
before them without further fear. Thus the
minority Will notify the majority that IL can
proceed with legislation. The Democrats
ealmed down after receiving this assurance, but
the old spirit revived occasionally, and the same
disposition to hamper Speaker Reed, for whom
all the Democrats have an intense hatred. made
Itself manifest in petty things that the speaker
refused to notice
Now that the elections bill is believed to be
permanently shelved, Senator German may
issue directions to the different Democratic
legislatures TO modify their boycotting resolu-
tons with respect to the Worlds fair. He orig
mated the bold, blutfing plan, and carried it out
IN the same mastery way which eharaeterizes
al DIS aggressive movements. and with GER
tain element it had just the effect desired.
1t Is well, perhaps for the Democrats that the
election measure was strangled just where it
was, as perceptible change of sentiment was
beginning to show ITSELF and the Worlds fair
boycott, ii persisted in, would have had just the
contrary effect to that wished for. One North
ern Democrat who always votes with his party
IN the House, but has patriotic desire TO
the Worlds fair an unqualified success, said:
Don't these Southerners ever tire OF seeding
II things don't suit them exactly? They wont
pay any more, Ike a dlSgusted girl who threat
ems TO take her things aud go home" The Repub-
licans who did not care whether Senator
Hoar's bill was passed or defeated were angered
at the senseless retaliation policy adopted by
the Democrats and were decidedly in favor OF
having the elections bin passed and its proyis-
ions strictly carried out. Then they wanted to
prove TO the South once more that it could not
afford to ignore the eountry's institutions or
great enterprises Great interest is felt in
Washington City as to whether the Democratic
legislatures will carry ont the threats to vote no
money TO the Columbian exposition until the
elections bill is Killed BY q direct vote on it
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State Legislature i'm Session for
the First Time.
ALL DIFFERENCES LAID ASIDE.
Senator Moody, of South Dakota, in q
Losing Fight.
The Elections Bill Discussed In Several
state Legislatures with Varying Re-
sults-PennsylvaniaF Favors tho afea-
sure and North Carolina Threatens It.

HELENA, Jan. Especial Montana finally
mas working legislature, and the famous dead
lock is a thing of the past There is great re-
Joieing throughout the state, and today viii
ever be a memorable one in the states history.
AT noon today the Republican and Democratic
representatives met, and according TO the terms
OF the compromise outlined in previous dis
patches, organized the House Of Representatives.
Notwithstanding the bitterness engendered by
the fight that has been INDUCED in, more
harmonious body cannot be found.
Chief Justice Blake administered the oath to
the members after the temporary organization,
after which permanent officers were elected, the
Democrats being allowed to name the officers.
The twenty-five Republicans and twenty-fve
Democrats, aud three of the Republican and two
of the Democratic contestants constitute thu
membership, thus giving the Republicans ona
majority.
The whole trouble arose year ago over thu
contest for the five seats in the silver Bow deies
CATION. Had the Republicans secured major
fty in the Senate at the last election the troubls
would not have been continued this winter. Al
1t now stands ninety days were wasted last vim
ter and thirty this winter. Thirty days OF the
present session yet remain. Much hard work is
to be done to meet the pressing needs OF state
hood, which have not yet been met. and IL will
be necessary TO hold an extra session.
The Republicans have made liberal concee-
sions, bnt they have control i'm the House and
are loudly applauded by the people.
The Senate has remftted the fine of the Demo-
cratic senators who left the state last session.
Tomorrow the business of law making VIII bss
gin.
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owENBY DESCRIBES SILVER POOL.
Purchases Held for Congressman by
BROKERS' and Agents.

WASHINGTON CITY, Jan. Ono witness was
present this morning TO testify before the silver
pool investigation committee, 0wenby falling
TO appear.
CHICAGO, Jan. 29.--J. A. 0wenby, wanted by
the silver pool investigating committee, today
talked at some length to the representative OF
local paper about the matter. He says the pool
commenced lnaterializing at the time Senator
Jones presented and urged the silver bill. II
was manifestly for the interest OF the smelter
producers TO organize, and they did so. The
members OF this pool pro-rated the great ex-
peuse of forcing this legislation. The work was
done through professional lobbyists and private
agencies The party at once com
meneed buying silver al - and
q. and it was promised that it would
reach I2sEc129 If the bill was passed. and men,
bers oi congress were offered opportunities to
purchase The brokers and agents Of the pool
agreed with their ''customers" 10 buy silver and
hold il for them, putting up margins them
selves and giving such ''eustcmers' the natural
profits resulting from the impetus Of legislation,
frequently without the name OF the customer"
appearing on the books
speaking OF Wells go Agent Parsons testi-
mony that no gOveI ment officials had been
dealing with his 1irIr, when asked why the com
mittee did not dema-sd his brokers' account and
find out who they were dealing with, he quietly
intimated that something startling would come
out before long.
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PARTIAL RECIPROCITY WON'T DO.
Blaine Contradicts Rumors of Alleged
Negotiations.

WAsHISsTos CITY, Jan. Representative
Baker. of New York, today addressed a letter to
Secretary Blaine regarding the report of the ne
gotiations going on between this country and
Great Britain with a view OF partial reciprocity
with Canada, and asking for the .acts. secre-
tary Blaine replied, authorizing Baker 10 contra
diet the rlmors. No negotiations whatever are
on foot Tor reciprocity with Canada. and no
scheme for reciprocity with the dominion con-
fined 10 natural products will be entertained.
NEW YORK, jan 29l Herald Washington City
Special IAN informal conference was held yes
terday ut the residence of Secretary Blaine be-
tween the secretary. Congressman Hill, and
Hon. Edward Farrar. editor Of the Toronto
Globe and a prominent leader of the Liberal
party in Canada. The subject under discussion
was that OF Canadian reciprocity. Farrars visit
is believed 10 be for the purpose OF obtaining an
assurance from the party leaders in this country
that reciprocity will be acceptable 70 the United
States at this time
LONDON, Jan. 29.The colonies of Australia
have asked the home government TO accord
them the privilege of negotiating commercial
treaties with foreign countries under the sane
ton OF the foreign Office.
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NATIONAL ALLIANcE ApJouRNs.
Government Mortgage Resolution Adopt
cd by Tricky Members.

Government Mortgage Resolution ADOPT
cd by Tricky Members.
OMAHA, Jan. -. Chicago has been selected as
the place for the next National Farmers Aili-
ance meeting. John i. Powers, of Nebraska,
was elected president; August Post, OF Iowa,
secretary ard treasurer
The afternoon session was devoted almost ex-
elusiyely 10 a debate on the following resolu-
tion, which was finally passed:
Resoircf That VIC, the iand owners OF the
country. pledge ourselves to demand equal
rights with bankers and othcrs who borrow
money from the United states We demand
that the government iusi 70 individuals upon
real estate security an equitable snm of money
at q rate olinterest not exceeding per cent per
annum, in suns not exceeding $1,000, 20 any one
individual and that the amount leaned be ap-
pnrfi0ned among the states, counties and town
ships according 20 the population.
This resolution, which was introduced by
President Powers, was defeated yesterday after
noon, aud was reeonsidcred at today's session
after nearly all its opponents had lett, under the
impression that the business Of the convention
was over. Adjourned sine die.
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HOUSE PROCEEDINGS.
Owenby's Attendance Before the Silver
Investigating COMMITTEES Ordered.

WASHINGTON CITY, Jan. 29.-In the House
the journal was approved without objection A
bill was passed providing for the issuing OF
commission to =. C. Johnson as rear admiral.
The appropriation bill committee having risen,
Dingley, chairman of the committee investigat-
ing the alleged silver pool, presented special
report of the committee. The report states that
a subpoena to appear before the committee had
been served upon A. J. Owenby, and said that
Oweuby had refused or neglected to obey the
subpoena. lie asked the speaker to compel his
attendance After discussion an order for Ow-
enjoys attendancewas issued and the committee
of the whole resumed its session. After long
debate of a political character the eommitte
rose, aud the House adjourned.
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THE oKANoGAN TROUBLE.
Agent Cole, of the ColyiIfe Reservation
Makes His Report.

WASHINGTON CITY, Jan. 2g.-The commission
er Of Indian affairs has received a report from
Indian Agent Cole of the ColviIle agency, in
Washington, on the recent trouble with the
okanogan Indians. 1t reeites the killing of
Freighter Cole, the subsequent lynching of the
Indian supposed to have committed the murder,
and the resultant excitement
No further trouble is feared Agent Cole says,
however, that the whisky traffic must be sup
pressed, and that very soon, or trouble is likely
10 eusue from this cause The agency farmer,
MI. Thomas, is authority for the statement that
there are at least twenty whisky sellers located
along the Okan0gan river near the reservation
who make a living by selling whisky 10 the In
dians. The agent asks for authority and funds
TO rid the country OF these pests.
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MCCONNELL READY TO SPEAK.
idaho Senator Has Startling Facts Rel
ative to the Pacific Railways.

WASHINGTON CITY, Jan. ~. ispeeisl. l-sena-
tor Mcdonnell, OF Idaho. proposes to speak on
his bill for the condemnation OF rhc Pacific rail-
roads at the earliest possible moment. 1t is now
on the table and he has given notice that he
will coll il up and submit some remarks us soon
AS the programme oi business now outlined can
be interrupted. He says he has some new and
important facts with reference to the manage
ment OF the three bond-aided roads. and he pro-
poses so lay this before the country. He be-
hcyes be can startic the people.
The pertinacity with which Mcconnell is
carry ing on his fight against these roads is be-
ginning to attract attention
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{ there anything fresh in the
80 to-daye Yes. Marriott's
esmoked Queen hams and
!. ..,oa are always fresh and delicious.
s,ne,nber when buying anything of
s lind that the Queen brand
-ss YOU more money than other
,ax but the difference in favor
uuality well repays you for your
a.. Some dealers may say, Owe
an sen the Queen meats; they are
z high, but We have some just as
~d.s Do not believe such state
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BALMACEDA WOULD BE DICTATOR.


Chilean Treasury In Aid of His Plans.
NEW YORK, Jan. "a gentleman who ar
from Chile by the steamship City of Paris says:
"a revolution was already forescen when left
there, and can briefly outline its cause Tha
great error of the president consists in that he
believes the Chileans viii be satisfied to have
magnificent palaces, dry docks, Notifications,
bridges aud railroads, and that as long an he
keeps the attention of the people engaged in
these matters he can easily and successfully
execute his plan to obtain permanent dictator
ship OF the republic. A few days before left
he finished tour of few cities of the republic,
and he was made to endure the greatest humiIi-
alton. In less than five years he has left tho
vaults OF the government treasury completely
empty. IL is true that all over Chile one ran sec
the foundations of bridges, palaces and railroads,
which bave been abandoned after much money
had been spent upon them, They have been
abandoned because the political purpose for
which they were begun 10 no longer OF any con-
sequence"
BuEsos AYREs, Jan. 29--chiIeaD advices show
that the insurgents are steadily gaining ground
The rebel forces have occupied the city OF
Coquimba without opposition.
PARIS, Jan. 29.-The French squadron In tho
waters of New Zealand has been ordered 70
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Farmers Reduce Governments Estimates
100000 Bushels.

OMAHA, Jan. 29.-Epeculatiye circles were
much surprised today with information Of q de-
finite character 10 the effect that the prospective
wheat crop is 100000 bushels less than re-
ported by the government, aud that the growing
crop ia in q very imp romising condition.
The matter was made public by the COMMITTEES
report OF the National Farmers Alliance. The
convention OF that organization is now Ia ses-
sion The committee was secretly appointed
two months ago, and visited in person all the
Western wheat territory. Commercial circles
regard the facts as worthy OF credit.
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MAMMOTH MINE HORROR.
The Number OF Victims Increased q
I3o--A Score of Funerals.

PITTsBuEe, Jan. "a special from the Nam
moth mine says: This afternoon there were
discovered by the searchers twenty-thrce more
dead bodies in addition 10 the i07 already found
dead. This increases the dead 20 1870. Twenty
seven more dead miners were buried today.
There is nothing being done at the Mammoth
mines but search for the remaining dead and
care for the living A Legislative COMMITTEES
from Harrisburg is now investigating tho disas-
ter Frcke Il Co, owning the Mammoth mine.
have put aside $4,000 for Immediate relief OF the
hundred distressed families, in addition to pay
ing all funeral expenses
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WINDOW FALLS DEAD.
Horror At a Great Banquet In
New York City.
GUEST OF HONOR STRICKEN.
The Secretary of the Treasury Sue
cumbs to Heart Failure.

MT. Window Attends Splendid Board
of Trade Dinner Given to Show Him
Respeet-He Responds to Toast and
on Taking His Seat is Suddenly Tor
tured by the Paroxysms of Death
His Face is Convulsed and Moan OF
Anguish Startles the Large Assem-
biage-Spark of Life Extinguished
Almost at 0nce-The Nation Bereayed
of Great Man and Faithful Ser
want.
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A TOTAL or THInTY-sIx MILLIONS.
The Sundry Civil EilI Makes the Heavi-
est Appropriation for Years.

WASHINGTON CITY, Jan. 29.-The sundTy civil
bill. as completed by the subcommittee, makes
the largest appropriation OF any similar
bill for many years, footing up more
than s.6,00o,0oo. This is due to heavy ap-
propriations for public buildings heretofore au-
thorized. harbor improvements, q special appro-
pria;i0n OF 100000 Tor the government exhibit
at the Worlds fair, and 100000 appropriated
for the census.
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n. $. Nav station at Hawaii.

WASHINGTON CITY, Jan. Ex-senator Dolph to-
day proposed an amendment 10 the naval APP
preparation bin, making an appropriation of
s60ee00 for the maintenance OF q coaiing and re-
pair station for the use OF United States naval
vessels on Pearl river, Hawaiian islands.
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BIg snoN in Upper MIsslssIppi vaIIey.

CHUAGo, Jan. 2o.A heavy fog oyerhuag this
city and the adjacent country last night, and
continues this noruuy Telegraphic eommu-
nieaticn in sll directions is almost completely
paralyzed Dispatches ifam Minnesota, North
ern Wisconsin, iowa and Nebraska report that
severe suoWsteTfn was raging 10 those sections
yesterday, and continues today.
OMAHA, Ian 20. Trains ou all roads cast and
west are practically on tune
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wARDELL IN THE LEAD.
South Dakota Likely TO Elect Farm-
ers' Alliance Senator.

PIERRE, S. D., Jan. a9.Two ballots for senator
were taken today Moody's vote dropped to ..
but he is still the highest of the Republicans.
All but three of the Independents voted for
wardcll, giving him 50 votes. II is understood
that they win try hard tomorrow, aud the Re-
publicans fear that the Democrats viii vote for
him also. Another Lawrence county Republican
was unseated today by an independent.
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was performed the successful experiment. OF
putting steel Jacket oa one oi the tao i1-iucli
guns 10 be carried forward OF the turret OF the
coast defense vessel Monterey, now ~ course OF
construction at the Union iren Works, san
Francisco
EuSgu ". s Howard is detached from the
United states steamer I hetis aud ordered to the
coast survey.
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sickness at the white Bouse.

WASHINGTON CITY. Jan. 2a-Mrs Harrison
has nearly recovered from an attack OF diph-
theritc sore throat, but Mrs. Mckee has been i'll
with a severe case OF tonsilitis. Or. Gardner has
decided that much OF the sickness at the White
House comes from the almost continuous pres
ence of large ferns and plants used in decorating
rooms ON the occasion OF dinners and receptions.
dampness.
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Washington Pensions.

WAsHIsGToE CITY, Jan. %. Especial. PEN
sions were today granted to residents OF Wash
ington as follows. Original George W. King,
Port Townsend; Daniel knlty. shelton; Mexican
survivors, Louis Phone, colvslle; Mexican wild
ows, Lucy D.. widow Of George J. Hague. Fay
cite; Jonah Myers, spraEue. Increase James A.
Biggert, Berlin; original, widow, Mary, widow
of John W. r. Cowgirl, Port Townsend.
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Rumored RepubIican Defcctions.

WASHINGTON CITY, Jan. 29.It is matter OF
talk about the capitol that several Republican
senators, sufficient in number to make major
ity with the Democrats, had assured the Demo
cratic managers in the senate that under no cir
cumstanccs would they vote again 10 take up
the elections bill this session
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Army oficers Good Civi onicers.

WAsHISGToN CITY, Jan. 20 Especial l-sena-
tor Allen today, speaking OF the bill designed to
permit retired army officers 10 hold public ofii-
fees, said that Captain Hin, once auditor of
King county, Wash, was one OF the retired oiIi-
GERS who had done valuable service in civil posi-
ton. lie paid hattering tribute 10 sir. Hilps
ability and integrity.
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NAVAL NOTES.
The Omaha Ordered to the Pacific sta
tion-New Steel Jackets.

WAsHrxGToN CITY. Jan. 2a.-The United
States ship Omaha is in very bad condition, If
reports are true and il has been decided to
assign her 70 the Pacific station as soon as she
can Se put In some kind OF condition, which is
expected within the next three months. she
win discharge her officers aud crew at Panama,
aud another crew win be sent from the East by
mail steamer.
At The Washington City navy yard yesterday
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Kansas city investment Company Sued.

KAssAs CRY, Jan. 29-Attachmcnfs have
been filed against the Union Investment Com
pany oi this city b. the First National bank Of
Marshall slieh and First National bank Of Ra-
VIENNA o. for sums aggregatiug s220o0 The
eosnpanys capital stGek Is si,eo0De0. IL WAS
controlled by the American bank. which re-
Gently failed. No statement Is nbtainabie, bat
representatives of the company sey the suits are
a malicious persecution.
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THE PORT ORCHARD DRY DOCK.
senator Allen Secures Favorable Report
From Naval Affairs Committee.

WASHINGTON City, Jan. - Especial. .l-sena-
tor Allen today secured the consent of a major
ity of the committee on naval affairs, and
reported favorably his bill for the construction
OF a dry dock Mt Port Orchard 1t will now go
TO the committee on appropriations. AS ii now
stands IL appTopriates money for both the site
and construction. II is hoped 10 tack a measure
calling for .0N on the end of the naval ap-
propiation bill and pass il without opposition.
majority of the senators seem to iavor the
scheme