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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-12-08
THE GOVERNMENT SEEDS.
Secretary Morton Involved In Quar-
rel with the congressman.

Washington city, Dec. There bids
fair TO lee an interesting contest in this
congress between Secretary Of Agricul-
ture Morton and the members who have
agricultural constituencies. over tho dis
trihution of seeds BY virtue Of an opinion
rendered last summer by Attorney Cen
eral oiney. the secretary has practically
done away with the time-hOnored system
OF gratuities 70 the public. He rejected
all bids made for furnishing seeds and in
October last practically abolished the seed
division Of the department. Since his
course was made public the members have
been planning 10 take action 10 compel
the secretary 20 carry out this law accord
ing no their Interpretation OF 81. which was
made plain in the course or q long debate
on the question in me last house.
In anticipation of the congressional re-
quest for an explanation. which was intti-
ated hy Mr. Baker az New Hampshire yes-
terday. the secretary OF agriculture has
had printed q circular explaining his
course which Is being distributed 70 mem
beers. The circular quotes the attorney
generals opinion that the law c0nteul-
plates the use of seeds rave and not COM
mon 10 this country. and also The secre-
tarys order closing the seed division
Secretary Morton has been very plain in
his statements 20 members He saws he
believes that the seed distribution is an
unconstitutional form % paternalfsn. and
does not intend % he instrumental in II II
he can help himself
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-12-08
sALIsBURY,S LETTER DELIVERED
1t VIII Await the Return OF the Presi-
dent. Who Is Shooting Ducks.

Washington City, Dec. THE reply OF
Lord Salisbury to Secretary Olneys note
OF instructions TO Ambassador Bayard rel
alive TO the Venezuela boundary dispute
was delivered 10 Secretary Olney at noon to-
day. Sir Julian Pauncefote presented the
note in person, reading lis contents 10
Mr.. Oiney, as is customary when important
documents are presented. For some reason
the state department officials took steps
TO prevent the fact that the note had been
delivered gaining publicity. but without
avail. At the British embassy there was
the same indisposition TO give publicity TO
the proceedings. AL inquiry as 10 the ma
ture OF the note failed to secure re-
Spouse from any official, and IL probably
will be preserved as an official secret so
far as the Washington City authorities ara
turn, has had an opportunity 10 consider
it and send 1t 10 congress. IL IS known
the note IS on the general lines indicated
in the Associated Press dispatches.
New York, Dec. IA special 10 the
World from Caracas. Venezuela. says: The
English note is said to have been received
here today. 1t is now in the hands of the
German minister. He Will deliver 1t on
Monday to President Crespo, when the lat
ter comes to the capital to appoint a new
cabinet and to relieve Vice President Ace
yedo who has been acting president during
the absence of Gen. Crespo. The British
government demands el2,O00 for the arrest
by Venezuelaus of "Englishmen in Eng
lish territory'-the disputed region on the
border of British Guiana. Venezuela will
not pay ii.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-12-08
POsTNTELLIGENCER SUNDAY DECEMBER

now Of the dead letter Office, but former
ly of the free delivery bureau, for giving
out official information and conspiracy
10 beiittle the department"
An important order was issued today by
Postmaster General Wilson, directed
against the organization of postal en-
ployes 10 secure legislation Reports have
been current for long period that en-
ployes or various classes were combining
and pooling funds to furnish the expenses
Of committees or other representatives
sent to the congressional committees IN
behalf Of legislation This action IS now
practically prohibited and a penalty OF
removal imposed by today's order, wnicn
is as follows:
Ordered. that hereafter no postmaster,
postofflce clerk, letter carrier, railway
postal clerk or other postal enploye shall
visit Washington City, whether on leave
or without pay, for the purpose OF infiu-
encing legislation before congress. Any
such employee Of the postal service who
violates this order shall be liable TO re-
ynoval. Postmasters and other employees
OF the postal service are paid by the gov
eminent for attending to the respective
duties assigned to them, which do not IN
clude efforts to secure legislation. That
duty is assigned to the representatives or
the people elected for that purpose. II
bills are introduced in either branch or
congress affecting the postal service, upon
which any information or recommends
ton is desired. am ready at all times TO
submit such as lies in my power and prov
ince. wv. l.. WILSON,
POSTMASTER General"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-12-08
WHAT THE WOOL GROWERS WANT.
Duties Even Higher Than the Mckin-
lev Law Imposed.

Washington City, Dec. THE National
Wool Growers Association today adopted
the memorial TO be presented TO congress
next Monday for the relief of the wooden
industry. The document is a lengthy one,
drawn up by President Lawrence. of
Ohio. and a committee, and was finally
Endorsed unanimously. The memorial
shows that since the Mckinley act of 1890
was passed the prices OF wool have de-
clined in the markets of the world some
per cent, and that this created the neces-
sity for protective duties which did not
exist even when the Mckinley act. was
passed. 1t asserts that this act was in
tended to give a duty OF IL cents per
pound on unwashed merino wool, double
on washed. and triple on secured; that
the wool manufacturers succeeded in get
ting incorporated in the act OF 1880 pro-
vision known as the "skirting clause
which, with the shrinkage in the securing
OF Australian woods, practically defies the
protective purposes Of the act OF 1880, so
that the provisional duty of IL cents per
pound is equivalent TO only cents on
Ohio washed meIino in competition with
Australian wool, and that the duty of the
act of 1890 of 80 cents on secured per
pound of merino wool affords a practical
protection of only 1879 cents per pound;
also that China woo.. which completes
with merino wool and wool OF the mutton
breeds, was imported during the last fiscal
year to the amount Of 100000
pounds, at an import price of a little
over cents per pound. This is said to be
a new source of supply of foreign wool
since the Mckinley act was passed, and
American wOolgrowers cannot compete
with that wool under the present rate of
duty. The memorial therefore asks for a
duty on merino woods and woods of the
mutton breeds of sheep Of Il cents per
pound on unwashed, double on washed and
triple on secured thus making but one
class of those two kinds OF woods. 1t asks
third class woods, without refer
ence TO valuation 1t declares
that these rates Of duty are absolutely
necessary to save the American wool In
dustry from ruin. The memorial says that
with 100 majority in the house Of repre-
sentatives IN favor o. protection 1t cannot
escape the duty OF speedily giving con-
sldoration 10 this subject. and quotes the
paragraph of President Clevelauds mes
sage IN which he says he is ready 10 CO.
operate with congress in providing a meas
ure OF relief for the treasury. Sixteen
states We're represented In the association.
The memorial IS signed by William Law
renee, president; Frank T. Bennett, Of
the Boston Wool and Cotton Reporter: A.
T. Shepard. OF Texas Calvin Cowgirl. Of
Indiana; r. Il, Catron, OF New Mexico:
r. j.. Crouch, OF Texas. VI. T. Greedy, Of
South Dakota: Joseph Tweedy Of Texas;
J. r. Dodge and w. Z. Wilder Of Colo
RADIO These gentlemen compose the COM
m!ttee which Will presen the memorial TO
congress.
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REED IN SECLUSION.
Celebrating on Assignments to
Committee Places.
SOME cHAlRMANsHIPs KNOWN.
Payne or Dingley to Be Chairman OF
Ways and Means-wiil Ex-speaker
Crisp Have a Place:

Washington City, Dec. Speaker Reed
did not appear at the capitol today. and
IL was stated that he had remained al MS
hotel TO deliberate upon the committee as
signment OF members. He IS maintaining
unusual secrecy in regard 10 the impor-
tant chairmanships, but Ii Is aIready
taken for granted that Mr.. Hit, OF Lii
nois. will be chairman Of foreign affairs;
Mr. Walker Of Massachusetts, OF banking
and currency: Mr.. Hepburn, or Iowa OF
Interstate commerce; Mr.. Grout, OF YER
mont OF District OF Columbia; Mr. Dan
iels. OF New York. OF elections; Mr.. curtis
OF New York. OF military affairs; Mr. bou-
telle, OF Maine, OF naval affairs, ana MI.
Qu!gg. OF New York, Of pcstoffices and
postroads.
The main interest, OF course, centers in
the chairmanshiu of the ways and means,
which carries with II the leadership Of the
majority on the floor For several days
the impression has been growing that this
distinction would not go 10 Mr.. Payne, OF
New York, but Mr.. Dingley, OF Maine,
who would have been the ranking member
had he not voluntarily retired from the
committee TO permit ex-Speaker Crisp TO
appoint Mr.. Reed.
With regard to the Craftsmanship Of ap-
preparations. the impression continues 10
prevail that 1t will go to Mr.. Henderson,
OF Iowa, the ranking member Mr.. Cannon.
OF Illinois, the other aspirant for this i'm
portant position. having lost his place by
his defeat in the Fifty-second congress.
There is considerable speculation on the
Democratic side as 10 whether Speaker
Reed viii appoint Mr.. Crisp on the ways
and means committee, and in that way re-
turn the compliment accorded by Mr.. Crisp
when he was speaker TO Mr.. Reed, after
the latter's retirement from the chair.
When Mr.. Reed was appointed. however,
Mr.. Dingley, who was on the ways ana
means committee, expressed TO Mr.. Crisp
a desire to retire in favor of his colleague.
A similar complication arises in the case of
Mr. Crisp. Mr.. Turner, one of Mr.. Cr.sp's
colleagues rom Georgia, is a member Of
the committee. and If Mr.. Crisp is appoint
ed IL viii involve Mr.. Turner's retirement.
The committees, it is believed, Will be an
nounced at the end of next week.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-12-08
THE INCOME TAX AGAIN.
A Missouri Congressman Proposes to
Amend the Constitution.

Washington City, Dec. 7.-Representative
II. 5. Hail, of Missouri, who was one of
the most active advocates of the income
tax feature of the Wilson tariff bill, is de-
termined not to abandon the fight for an
income tax law. As a result of careful
inquiry into the subject an amendment TO
the constitution was prepared and present
ed by Mr.. Hall yesterday. 1t is TO be known
as the sixteenth amendment, and is as
follows:
"All taxes. as well as duties, imposts and
excuses, shall be uniform throughout the
United States. provided that all per capita
tax shall and any other tax may be ap-
portioned among the several states accord
ing to their respective numbers, counting
the whole number of persons In each state,
excluding Indians not taxed"
Such an amendment would remove from
clause of section and clause OF section
8, OF article l, of the constitution, the in
hibition against the imposition of direct
taxes unless levied according to the popu-
lation in the respective states, the supreme
court having held that the income tax was
a direct tax
"The intention OF the trainers of the
constitution" said Mr. Hall, was to pre-
vent the imposition of direct taxes which
would not be uniform in all localities, and
they were therefore to be laid according
TO the rule of population. This was done
to prevent a majority OF the states from
combining to assess exorbitant taxes on
the minority states. 1t has been found that
all attempts TO tax for Federal purposes
according TO the rule of the apportion-
ment have been failures, and the only eff
feet of these clauses OF the constitution
has been to prevent any Federal per
capita or direct taxation. This amend
ment leaves the construction of the uni
formity clause Of the constitution still
open for consideration, but after consuita-
ton with some of the most eminent law
yers connected with the administration L
90 not believe there Will be any difficulty
IN regard 10 that In the future and 1t
seems unwise TO attempt anything more
than TO get rid Of The antiquated and i'm
polluc direct tax clause upon which the
SuDrefne court has given its decision
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-12-08

The spirit OF rivalry between Tacoma
and Seattle frequently shows itself in
amusing ways. on the train from Tacoma
last night two very handsome young ladies'
amused the passengers seated near them
by an animated discussion OF the merits Of
the two cities. Naturally the social feat
uCes OF each town occupied the principal
portion of their argument and the pros
and cons were quite freely discussed The
fair disputants made q very interesting
picture and the nearby hearers watched
with amusement the increasing spirit ~
the argument The young lady champion
for Seattle finally silenced her adversary
by saying. Wen. Tacoma may he nice
enough. I dare say. but then Won have to
send 10 Seattle % get Rainier beer" That
settled 81. When Rainier beer is mention
81 its vast superiority over any like hcver-
age IS so well known that IL is a COMPARE
son which does not admit further argu-
mcut.
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THE NATIONAL CONVENTION.
san Francisco and st. Louis Repre-
.entatives at Washington City.

Washington City. Dec. 7.-Comparative-
~ few OF the members OF the Republican
national committee. which meets here
next Tuesday. have yet reached the city,
but II is expected that by tomorrow a
large majority OF them will have arrived.
]. s. Clarkson has been in the city for
two or three days. and Mr.. Manley is ex-
pected tomorrow Several OF the cities in
the field for the convention have already
sent forward representatives. San Fran
cisco has a full delegation here. with the
exception OF Mr. De Young, OF the San
Francisco Chronicle, who is expected
soon. The fun delegation will meet to-
morrow night, when IL Is expected that
some formal announcement of San Fran
cisco's proposition win be made.
Chauncey /. Finley. Of ST. Louis. and
Powell Clayton. of Arkansas, are here In
advance OF the regular delegation which
will present the claims of St. Louis. In
speaking OF the matter tonight Mr.. Filley
said that st. Louis offers al Of the money
necessary 70 meet any obligation OF the
COMMITTEES. whether Il be $4,000 or Si00 900.
The Chicago and Pittsburg delegations
have not yet arrived, but are expected to-
morrow. when they will open headquarters
II Is understood that the delegation from
New York VIII reach here tomorrow TO ad-
vocate the selection of Saratoga Springs
as the convention city.
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The scat,ic-racoma Electric Road.

Tacoma. Dec. T.-Speciai.-At today's
session o. tAe council Councilman = II.
Norton introduced an ordinance granting
the Seattle. Tacoma < Portland Railway
Company q franchise ana rfEht-of-way
over the streets from tho tide fats a TIE
edge 81 the Puyallup reservation 20 CliI
avenue and South Twelfth street. BY the
terms 81 the ordinance tho company is 20
construct double track broad gauge
railway between this city ana Seattle.
work n be commenced hy May 81. i>e6
Tire Toad Is fe De operated hy steam or
electricity ana j 70 he completed by MAY
e.. f~f between Tacoma ana Seattle. The
cuiapaoy + "a pay the city per cent. %
one-tflrt 81 tae gross receipts az the pas
senEsr traffic after ths road has been in
operation 8ve years The ordinance was
read hy t'5le and referred 90 the street
ttfslFafgtes
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-12-08
BIG FACE JOE KILLED
BY David Diitz, on the Colviile Indian
ReserXatlon.

LOOMS, Dec. 7.-Ex-Deputy Sheriff Il. III.
Iathrop. OF Oroville. brought David Diltz
before United States Commissioner Stock
or for killing an Indian known as Big
Face joe" last Sunday night on the Col
vile Indian reservation. Diltz was riding
toward the lower OrOvillo ford when he
vas overtaken by three drunken Indians.
Cns OF them caught Diltzs horse by the
f<idle. but let go when DiltZ drew a re-
voiver. Almost Immediately the Indian
caught hold again. at the same time cali
ing TO the other Indians, who hurried 10
his assistance.
Diltz. becoming alarmed for his safety
fired, the bullet penetrating the Indians
heart. killing him instantly. Diltz then
hurried across the river and gave himself
UP at Oroville. There is said to have been
some trouble between Diltz and the In
dIans over "A horse. DiltZ has always been
considered a quiet citizen.
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Zimmerman Unpopular in Australia.

New YORK, Dec. THE Melbourne. Aus
tralia. correspondent OF the American
Wheelmen cabled that paper today that the
great Australian wheel race, the blue rib
bon event OF the year. was won by Chrisp,
Of Tasmania. the dark horse road rider.
This Is the race which Zimmerman had
intended 20 ride I'm. but at the last mo-
ment he was scratched. II is given as
the reason that his demands were exorblt-
ant. and tho committee refused TO concede
them. His entry had been sent IN and
accepted for this event but he wanted
bonus beside which was refused. This
move. Il Is said. has made the American
very unpopular among the Australians.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-12-08
The Only
Sarsaparilla
At Worlds Fair.

be built on the Pacific coast. IL is neces-
sary for the department 10 know something
OF the facilities OF the bidder for doing
the work, hence his official trip 10 Ever
ctr. Capt Hooper, In company with Capt.
Munger. Chief Engineer Broadbent, or the
COrwin: General Manager Duryee, OF the
Land Company, and Customs Collector
Stockbridge. made an examination Of the
barge works. going through every departs
ment from the model room 20 the black
smith shop. Capt. Hooper expressed much
surprise 10 find so complete and extensive
a shipbuilding plant here. OF which so lit
tie Is known by the general public. He
says there Is nothing to compete with IL
north Of San Francisco, and nothing SUI
perior 20 II there He was particularly
enthusiastic over the site. stating that il
is beyond doubt the most advantageous on
the Pacific coast. The fresh water feature
was especially commended.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-12-08
\ nattlc Anniversary Cclchrnt,,,l.

Wa,ia Wala. pec. Special The FOR
tieth anniversary 81 tNe foer DAYS Gzht
between the whites and Indians % tsr
Walla Waiia valley. which commenced
December =. 1Slh. was commemorate to.fs.-
81 FrenchtoNn. ten miles wcst 81 The c.ts
that being the site % the battle-ground
Twelve Indian VAR veterans WHO part.---
pated IL tie GSht and A large aau,aer os
citizens were present The old scenes were
visited during tho morning. and the ola
DAYS talked over. II the afternoon liter
AIRY exercises were held. including mus
Ra3 speeches hy James AIcAunu a g.
Lloyd. J. v. NsG~e and ". ~ Painter
The veterans bore with ~ tha ola ha.-
tie ass carried ~ thsm during the fight.
also = uew nas f4st presented 30 them by
AIRS Lsvt Aakeay. daughter so tHa late
Uaited states Senator Nesm.ta. OF Orc-
knn.
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MURDER AT COLFAN.
Pat Dunnigen Mortaiiy Wounds Fred
Craft i'm IL saloon.

Colfax. Dec. Tn a controversy which
arose from disagreement over harvest
wages, Pat Dunnigen shot and MORALLY
wounded Fred Craft I'm the Star saloon to-
night. Both are single. aged 10 and 30
years respectively. Craft is a farmland.
and with others was eating In the Star sa-
loon when Dunnigen entered and swore
he could whip Craft. The latter paid lit
tie attention 10 him. and Dunnigen left.
but when Craft finished and entered the
main part OF the saloon he was again in
suited by Dunnigen. Craft said: II will
give you 1000 IL You can lick me-" at
which remark Dunnigen pulled his re-
volver and shot Craft in the right temple,
inflicting n wound which will prove fatal
Roth men were under the influence OF
liquor. Craft . said 10 be somewhat OF
. desperate chaFnct.r.
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TACoNA,s WATER SUPPLY.
sfeps Taken 70 secure the Flow or
Mountain streams.

Tacoma, Dec. 7.-speciai-one OF the
rnost important matters that came before
the council today was the report OF the
special committee to which was referred
the Talbot water proposition. Chairman
NcGrath read the report which strongly
Endorsed Mr. Talbot's plan. AS a result
OF the councils action, Tacoma may yet
have a supply OF water from the ley
mountain streams ia the vicinity OF
Mount Rainier.
On recommendation OF the committee
Chennis river. Carbon river and Canada,
Evans. Toimie, Ipshut, Kaboo. Spoquash,
Wright and Cataract creeks were named
as permanent sources OF supply, and A
resolution was passed diverting the water
extension fund from Thomas and Patter-
con springs. An ordinance was passed APP
propriating $500 for tine preliminary work
OF development. Mr.. Talbot and a party
OF assistants VIII leave Monday for the
mountains
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A Chinese Murder I'm Portland.

Portland. Dee. iii Sing was fatally
shot today by Charley Sing, another Chi
naman, tn front OF Ark kee a. Co.'S store
on Second street. The two men had been
discussing some business transaction in
tho store and stepped TO the sidewalk ap-
parently satisfied. but soon as they
reached the street Charley Sing drew a
pistol and fired two shots into the other
Sings abdomen. The shooting attracted
the police, who rescued the shooter from
n mob OF the wounded Chnamans friends
The wounded man is still alive, but his
death Is expected.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-12-08
chang Ching Fow.

The musical comedy Chang Ching Fow'
VIII De produced ct Cerdray's theater
Monday evening. December s.. under the
auspices OF the Young Wcmen's Auxiliary
20 The Temple Tickets are 81 cents. and
may ty bad at Stewart & Holmes. Cold
stein HAT Company or NJ Seller 4 CO. and
can he exchanged at the boV office for ra-
served seats after December y without
extra charSc. The performance VII be
followed by dance in the auditorium
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TACOMA's THREE CHIN EsE.
The Council Views Their Prescnce
s.Wifh Alarm and Kegrct.'

Tacoma. Dec. T.-Spscial.--In the city
council today Hartman introduced a reso-
fltion expressing alarm and regret az the
Y,resenee OF Cinnamon IN Tacoma as an al
d.t.onal competitor with the true Ameri-
can citizen" IA the struggle for existence
,ysa resolution wound up By requesting
.saif American citizens and our friends 10
- yigiiant and use ali honorable means 20
prevent the re-estahlishment Of a'China-
town within me city limits or n Pierce
couasy." Il Was adopted without opposi-
elon.
Tacoma Dec T.-Special.-Tne charges
aeainss Councilman q. 4. Lavender were
=ead today, and December Is set as the
date OF trial. A. his o4n request Mr.. Cav
eufar wac excused from performing any OF
the duties OF councilman until the case Is
tired