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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1895-12-20

LAMPooN OR CRITIcIsM-WHICH?-
The Olympian processes to be pleased
over the praise accorded by the STAND.
ARD for an evidence OF judgment in
" dishing up local entertainment;
but it cannot rest upon its honors and
threatens that hereafter in writing up
theatrical performances, license has
thus been given for roasting" when
ever and whatever it pleases. Now
the view we take OF the matter is just
this: Legitimate criticism OF any oil
the plays presented at Olympia Thea
ter will be as much appreciated by the
better class of actors as by the local
management. Just criticism involves
however, an extensive knowledge oil
matters appertaining to the dramatic
art the possession of an analytical mind
and disposition to deal fairly and
justly. without fear or favor-to thew
to the line," as it were. Now if the
Olympian intends to enter the field
thus equipped, fairly and honestly, we
do not think it would have coupled
an announcement of that determines
ton with threat to kick and cavori
the first opportunity that is presented
The bare assumption that there will
be something to kick" at, in view oil
the excellent class of performances
that have been presented at that
house, indicates that the impartiality
which should constitute the primary
essential for just criticism is somewlIa,
wanting. However we will wait pa
tiently and judge fairly.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1895-12-20

THERE is, we believe, too much good
sense in this country and England for
the two nations to become needlessly
embrOiled in a war that will be OF in
calculable injury to both. The cost, it
must be remembered, falls upon all
the people, and they should not be
deluded into belief that warfare can,
by any earthly means, be transformed
into blessing.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1895-12-20

The rate war between the Southern
Pacific and the o. r. & N. Co., be.
tween Portland and San Francisco
will cease on Christmas day, so far as
the former service is concerned. The
first-class rate Of $40 will be raised to
SIS, and the second-class rate from S.
to $3.50. 1t is expected that the COM
peting company will likewise advance
its rates, but the matter has not YET
been officially announced.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1895-12-20

MASSACHUSETTS, keeps its health
statistics with much care, and the an
nual report for 1898, which has just
been issued, presents many instruc-
tive points. The improved water sup.
ply throughout the State is steadily
cutting down the number OF typhoid
fever cases. Though consumption is
still the most destructive disease. its
fatality has decreased nearly one.half
since 1858. Pneumonia is now Sec
ond, and it carries off almost as many
persons as consumption.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1895-12-20

THE U. S. Senate caucus committee
last Monday, completed its work oil
assigning the majority membership
OF Senate committees. Among other
recommendations for chairmanships
we find that of Squire for Coast De.
lenses and Wilson for Indian Depre.
dations.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1895-12-20
None Hut Ayers at the Worlds Fair.

Ayers Sarsaparilla enjoys the extra
ordinary distinction of having been the
only blood purified allowed an exhibit at
the Worlds Fair, Chicago. Manu-
facturers of other sarsaparillas sought by
every means to obtain a showing of their
goods, but they were all turned away I'M
der the application Of the rule forbidding
the entry of patent medicines and nos
trums. The decision of the Worlds fair
authorities is in effect as follows: ayers
Sarsaparilla is not patent medicine. 1t
is here on its merits
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1895-12-20

E. c. WARNER, who has been editor
OF the Colfax Commoner for several
years past, has severed his connection
with that paper and entered the ser.
vice OF the Bimetallic League, and will
probably spend the next year in Wash
ington.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1895-12-20

Mr.. RIGGS, of Tacoma, has been SO
far influenced by the large and en-
thusiastic anti-Chinese meeting held
by the citizens Saturday night, that
he has expressed willingness to be
guided by decision of the Chamber
of Commerce. There is but little
doubt OF what that will be, and hence
it looks as if Mr.. R. was merely look
ing for a soft spot to light upon in his
tussle with public opinion.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1895-12-20

OREGON has its monster in human
form, in a boy, Lloyd Montgomery
who was convicted at Albany for the
murder of his father, mother and
Daniel b. Mckercher, a few weeks
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1895-12-20

THE men recently tried at Pasco fol
driving out the Chinese laborers sub.
stituted for white men by the North.
ern Pacific Railroad company, were
acquitted. on the 18th inst. by the
jury. Judge Mounts expressed sur.
prise at the verdict as the evidence
against two OF the defendants was very
clear and conclusive.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1895-12-20

Could any true American have said
less than did President Cleveland in
his message on the Venezuela affair?
Does it require any unusual amount
OF grit to announce policy which it is
known patriotism will unqualifiedly
endorse, and with a strong nation al
ones back to enforce it? Must it not
sound like sweet music in the Presi-
dental ear to hear anything but the
murmur of contention and discord? 1t
is charity, however, that covers null
titude of sins, and not that spirit of
resentment which precipitates the hor-
rors OF war.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1895-12-20

THE Twenty-Eighth Annual Con-
vention Of the National American
Woman Suffrage Association will be
held in Washington from January %
| to %.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1895-12-20

In the last five months France has
bought from us 100000 less and
sold us ST., 100000 more than in the
corresponding months last year.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1895-12-20

WE will not quote prices for La
Mode, but 60 and you will be con-
WINGED that goods are almost given
away. MRS. E. L. SULLIVAN.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1895-12-20

iIla't eicdI- IL VIII nc seell from the
correspondence herewith submitted
that this proposition will he declined
by the British government upon
grounds which, under the circum-
stances, seems to me to he far from
satisfactory. 1t is deeply disappoint-
ing that such an appeal, actuated by
the most friendly feelings toward both
nations directly concerned, addressed
to the sense of Justice and to the
magnanimity Of one of the great
powers of the world and touching its
relations to one comparatively weak
and small, should have produced no
better results. The course to he
pursued by this government in view of
the present condition does not appear
to admit of serious doubt. Having
labored faithfully for many years to
induce Great Britain to submit this
dispute to impartial arbitration and
having been now finally apprised of
her refusal to do so, nothing remains
but to accept the situation, to recognize
its plain requirements and deal with
it accordingly. Great Britain's present
proposition has never thus far been
regarded as admissible by Venezuela,
though any adjustment of boundary
which that country may deem for her
advantage and may enter into of her
own free will cannot of course be OBJ
iected to by the United States. As
Stunning, however, that the attitude of
Venezuela will remain unchanged, the
dispute has reached such a stage as to !
make it now incumbent upon us to
take measures to determine with |
sufficient certainty for its justification
what is the true divisional line be-
tween the republic of Venezuela and
British Guiana. Inquiry to that end
should, of course, be conducted care
fully and judicially and due weight
should be given to all available evidence
records and facts in support of the
claims of both parties. In order that
such examination should be prosecuted
in thorough and satisfactory manner
| suggest that Congress make ade-
quate appropriation for expenses of
commission to be appointed by the
executive, who shall make the neces-
sary investigation and report upon the
matter with the least possible delay.
When such report is made and &C
cepted it will, in my opinion, be the
duty of the United States to resist by
every means in its powers as willful
aggression upon its rights and interests
the appropriation by Great Britain of
any lands or the exercise of govern
mental jurisdiction over any territory
which after investigation we have
determined of right belongs to
Venezuela. In making these recon-.
mendstions, l am fully alive to the
responsibility incurred and keenly
realize all the consequences that may
follow. / am nevertheless firm in my
conviction that while it is grievous
thing to contemplate the two great
English-speaking people of the world
as being otherwise than friendly
competitors in the onward march OF
civilization and strenuous and worthy
rivals in all the arts Of peace, there is
no calamity which great nation can
invite which equals that which follows
a supine submission to wrong and
injustice and consequent loss of ma
tional self-respect and honor. beneath
which is shielded and defended the
peoples safety and greatness.
Tr
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1895-01-19
NEW CURRENCY BILL.
Provistons Of the One Introd uced b
senator McPhersou.

Provisions Of the One Introduced By
senator McPhersou.
WASHINGTON, January l4.-Late this
afternoon, out Of lite regular order, Nc
Phereon sought TO introduce q financial
bill, but owing to the objection being
made. he withdrew it, although he was
granted permission to have it printed in
full in the Record. When McPherson
sought 10 introduce the bill Aldrich
asked that it be read At length, but
Cockreli. in charge Of the deficiency bill,
objected. aHd Mcpherson, thrusting the
proposed bill in his pocket, left the
chamber. The bill. which he may
again introduce, provides for an Issue OF
3 per cent bonde Tor the purpose Of car
rying into effec, the resumption act OF
1875, and makes them payable at the
pleasure of the government after q period
OF five years from their date Of issue.
II also provides for the coinage OF the
eeigniorage now in the treasury to the
amount Of SIS ,oo0, 900. that amount to
be paid for public expenses a. needed.
II IL expressly stipulated that nothing
in the act should be construed TO change
the Law relating TO treasury notes now
outstanding. The Secretary Of the
Treasury is authorized, in lieu OF the
issue OF bonds, TO require that one-balf
OF the customs duties shall be paid in
gold. gold certificates and United States
notes. All national banks are per-
mitted 10 issue currency up to the par
value Of the bonds deposited with the
government TO secure their circulation.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1895-01-19
THE WHISKY T-UST.
Appeal From Grosscup's Decissou In the
Circuit Court Of Appeals.

Appeal From Gro.scup's D~cis'on In the
Circuit Court Of Appeals.
CHICAGO, January l4.-The United
States Circuit Court Of Appeals this
morning took up the appeal Of the
Whisky Trust from the decision Of Judge
Grosscup, awarding $50 900 Of rebates to
the Go,tschalk Company Of Baltimore.
The issue that lie made strikes at the
foundation OF the trust. In order to
keep it's hold on trade the trust granted
to all dealers who handle its goods ex-
clusively a rebate Of from 2 to 8 cents a
gallon. To secure the payment OF the
rebate il was necessary for the distribu-
tor, Wholesale or retail, to fill out form
furnished by the trust, to which an al.
fidavit Was made. Gottschalk 4 Co
was distributor for the trust, and de-
clined 10 ill out the form. The cult for
the collection OF its claim WAS then begun,
and in April last Judge Groescup rem.
dered Judgment against the trust for 49,
liz. The trust WAS not represented be-
fore the court to-day. lts attorney, W.
W. Stevens, requested by letter . post
ponement, and, il it would not be
granted, said he would submit his brief
without argument. The Gottschalk
Company lie Represented byex-Governor
and ex. United States Senator White Of
MARYLAND.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1895-01-19
STATE TAX LEVY.
II 10 Three Mile Upon the Total Taxable
Property Of the State.

II 10 Three Mile Upon the Total Taxable
Property Of the State.
SALEM, Or, January 1.-THE State
Eoard, consisting OF the Governor, the
Secretary and the Treasurer, met to-day
and practically agreed upon the tax levy
for the expenses Of the State for 1895.
Their estimate Of State expenses, in
Guiding deficiencies Of 1894, is 1894 ,524.
This includes $4,000 for current ex-
penses Of the State militia and $50, 600
for the support OF the State University,
which prior to 1894 was raised by special
taxes for these purposes. These sumo
are fixed in the laws Of 1898. repeating
the special tax law Aforesaid. 1t also
includes deficiencies of certain funds OF
1897 stimated at about $1,000. To
meet these expenses the hoard has Get
o. art balance OF $2l7 $40, saved out Of
funds heretofore levied for the expenses
OF 1898 and 1894, and the miscellaneous
receipts Of 1894 and the estimated mie-
celsneous receipts Of 1895 amounting to
SIS, 4S6. making . total surplus Of $243,-
326 applicable TO the payment OF the
items set forth in this levy. This leaves
. balance Of $45l, l9s, which will be
raised by tax OF 8 mills on total tax
able property OF the State, as eQualiHed
by the State Board Of Equalization.
The levy sais year lie lower than for
many years. Upon the valuation Of .
year ago the levy for the amount neces.
eavy to he raised this ear would be only
90 mills ~ against y levy Of four and
three-tenths mile year ago. Notwith.
standing the low rate OF levy, the board
has III mis- estimate made economical
but sufficient provision for the mainte-
nance OF all public institutions, for cur
rent expenses and for such additional
public buildings rs NAV be required.
The estimate OF the board will show un.
used balances OF appropriations for 1888
and 1894 OF about s41l.0o0. divided
among the several funds, while the total
deficiencies OF the same biennia, term
are but Sol, 900. being the smallest
amount OF deficiencies facing the Legis-
lature in several years, while the sur.
plus is by far the Largest
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1895-01-19
DiNOLgY'S SUBSTITUTE.
rrestsies Of aiii Amsndiag the Present
shipping Act

rrs,ts,en Of Hin Amending the Present
shipping Act
w.snrsarox, January 1.-THE bill to
amend the Law relating to Shipping
Commissioners, which the House passed
to-day, Was . substitute prepared by
Dinelcy O. Maine for the bill as reported
by the Committee on Merchant Marine
and Fisheries. i, was acceptable TO the
committee and to Maguire Of California,
Who WAS especially interested in the
matter. /, amends the at OF 1890, in
.,csd Of repeating II, ss A. to provide
,ha, when scamen are shipped before
shipping Commissioner Tor the coast
uisc trade or for trade with Canada,
New ioundland. Mexico or Wet Indies
an agreement .hall he made in writing
and the sea,nen 50 shipped shall lie paid
and discharged a. provided by the ship
ming commissioners act and in other re-
spec,s q. II the shipment had no, been
made before q shipping Commissioners.
and that the clothing OF seamcn shall be
r.emp, from attachment, and any per-
con withholding such clothing from its
owners shall be subject to fine not ex-
ceeding 800.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1895-01-19
THAT ATHLETIC MATCH.
THE xss,,ss Are Determined; an" wiz
Rr,ss u Ga " rossis'e.

THE esGassb Are ne'et"'"e"
sr,as u GA " Possible.
IoSpos, January i3.-The permanent
SECRETARY Of the London Athletic Club
Vas shown . dispatch detailing the reply
oi Chairman Williams Of the Athletic
Committee Of the New York Athletic
Club 10 the interview with Holman
Honorary Secretary Of the London Attn
ic,,c Club, Mr.. Parker said;
al capno, a, presen, speak officially
Int / am sure that Of the dates gwen
sen,cmber u and September ~, he
commit,ec would prefer September lz'
for The university members OF the team
arc obliged 10 go hack 10 their studies ~
thc openipg Of the term IN pm"''
Twelve letters which have re'e''su ~"
dav have confirmed our previous e'le'
that the meeting in May would oe I'm.
nos.,ble. But something has TO give
rsv In order 10 arrange for the in,srhe.
,ional meeting, and the London Cluo
autumn meeting, September ~, 'he,e'
c",c viii probably i've abandoned. inc
london Athletic Club will send tear"
irom within the limits of i,s own mem h,
bcrship. and will make the best nsm,
,,o.sibIe. The greatest interest Is us,,
In The match among memoers OF WV
club. and the opinion IL that too 'ons
period has elapsed without =" '"''
tional contest"
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1895-01-19
OLIVER TWIST JAPAN.
The Boy of the Orient Grow.
ing Hungrier.
JAPAN ADVISED TO MAKE PEACE

To Demand - Peace Conditions Certain
Jsissds. the sussrstnay Of Corss and
the Dsmeiition Of Ferts-Two Has.
Sred Chinese Killed In Battle.
loxDos. January 1.-the Standards
Berlin correspondent tslegraphs:
II learn from good quarter that ia.
pane condition Of peace, besides de.
manding . xar indemnity. will provide
that COrea be independent OF China and
under Japanese suzerainty; that China
must cede certain islands, rare the forts
1t Tsku. disDahtle Port Arthur and Wei
Hal Wei, demolish all Notifications on
the route from Cores into China, and
that Japan shall fix the future number
and type Of Chinese warships. The e.
Enlistment Of relations looking TO .
Chinese-JApanese alliance will also be
required"
THE BATTLE AT KAiPisG.
LONDON, January IA dispatch TO
the Central News. dated Kaiping. Janu.
AIRY 10. midnight. Gays that General
Nosi. Who commanded the japanese
troops that took part IN the battle near
there, reports rs follows:
The Chinese had erected extensive
deienses near the river. We attacked
first the two wings Of the enemy, and
then the center. and finally by flank
movement succeeded in taking possess
sion Of kaiping At 10 a. N. More than
30 Chinese are known 10 have been
killed. but IL is impossible 10 ascertain
the exact number wounded. We took
l6O prisoners"
The Chinese force. including the artil.
icry, 10 stated TO have numbered 1000
General Nogi also states that 10. coo Chi
ncs~ troops under General Yeh were
moving up 10 support kaiping, but,
learning the reeult OF the engagement
there. are now retiring upon Wing kow.
TOO Ncen yAPAsEsE ENTHUSIASM.
RAD Hook, n. V. January IA r.
Rdda. the Japaneee student. who while
la dslirium escaped from his room al ST.
Stephens College at AnniItsle and die
appeared, Was found Yesterday seated
beside q baystack near Madslin. lie
had suffered much from exposure. He
had taken with him q razor with which
10 fight the Chinese. His idea WAS 10
walk 10 Japan and join the Mikado's
army there. lie now shows signs Of re-
turning reason.
AD,tsfp TO MAKE rGAcK.
HHgiis, January 1.-THE Cologne Ga
set,~ advises Japan 10 make peace with
China AT once. The Gazette warns ia
pan tina, her demands may become 70
exaggerated that the European powers
~ili no, allow China 10 copcede them.
rnrr COMMANDED AT PORT aETHrR.
loxpoS, January IA P~king dis
patch says tina, at the instance OF Ii
Hung Chang the Emperor has issued an
a'der for the arfes, OF three Generals
o. no commanded the Chinese troops At
Fort Arthur.
IN FIGHTING CONDITION AGAIN.
Sn,Souat, January ls-Divers have
patched mp the Chinese warthip Chen
Incn. She lie now In good fighting con-
Gi,ion.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1895-01-19
A new CURRENCY BILL
No Abatement of the Effort to
Secure Such Legislation.
TO BE URGED ALONG new LINES

Separated - Far ~ Possible From Any
Loss Of Positios Attacked 70 TIE Old
Messurs-Wiii be Introduesd II tAs
Houss In About Two weeks.
WASHINGTON, January l2.-Notwith-
the reverses suffered BY the
Carlisle currency bill in the House Of
Representatives yesterday there 10 TO b
no abatement in the effort to secure cur.
rency legislation. 1t 10 said by . gentle
man oonverssnt with the facts that .
new measure having Executive approval
will be introduced in the House in about
two weeks. 1t is probable that Springer
will not direct the course Of the new
measure, for the desire will be to uree il
along new lines and with new leaders
with q view to separating it a. far Is
possible from any loss Of position at
tsching to the old measure. The lines
on which the new measure will be
framed are not definitely known. To
some extent it will follow the old bill
with such changes ss the experience of
the recent debate shows to be desirable.
1t is pointed out that the vote OF I24 to
l29 10 an adverse majority of only five
so that the change OF three votes would
show a majority supporting the bill.
Under these circumstances it is felt that
concessions can be made securing the
adhesion OF a number Of members whose
opposition has Leen based on specific
objections. 1t lie said, however, that
there will be no concessions i'm the ma
ture OF surrender to the silver element,
il they push their demands to the point
of remonetizing silver al ratio Of l6 to
!. 1t is held that the conciliation of
this radical element is not deemed nee
essary, although there will be every de-
sire TO accept the assistance Of these sill.
yer men, who will aid in meeting the
even though the result 10
not a full realization OF their theories.
While this general plan is we'll defined
il has not yet been communicated to the
House leaders, and is not, therefore, a
subject OF comment among them. Other
subjects have been taken up, and there
lie apparently q unanimity OF opinion
that the currency question is not lost.