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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-02-05
THE REPUBLICS
OF AMERICA
Inaugurated by the Gov
ernment Of Ecuador Rapidly
Taking Form.
THE FUNDAMENTAL POINTS
Monroe Doctrine. With Due Respect to All
Legitimate Rights. ShOuld Be Re-
speeted--To Promote the Vel
fare Of the Americas.

Washington, Feb. 4.-The movement
Initiated by the government OF Ecuador
OF holding a congress OF republics OF all
the republics OF the Americas. to define
and endorse the Monroe doctrine, ana
to establish closer commercial and pO-
litical relation between them, IL rapidly
taking form. Equador's minister Senior
Carlo. today addressed a copy OF the
circular signed by the minister OF foreign
Affairs OF Ecuador. 20 the ministers OF
all the nations OF Central America, ana
sent for transmission 10 their respective
foreign offices. a copy was delivered
also to Secretary Olney. for Il Is ex-
pected that the United States will GER
talniy be represented. Following are
some fundamental points which will be
submitted TO the deliberations OF the
assembly:
The enactment OF a public law OF Amer
lea. which. paying due respect 10 all
legitimate rights. should give 10 the Amer
lean Monroe doctrine all the extent that
II desires and all guaranteed necessary
TO insure It's respect. The means Of pro-
noting progress and the introduction and
development OF Industrial enterprises: OF
developing commerce by enacting meas
ures conductive 10 It's extent. without
prejudice to the interests and welfare OF
each country. and to the rights and re-
iations from country TO country: and OF
taking advantage Of everything which.
without injury to other countries of the
world. may afford our commercial rela-
tons and to secure their greatest pros
perity. The capital OF the Mexican re-
public is suggested as the place where
the first meeting OF the assembly should
be held. The tenth OF August OF the pres
ent year Is also suggested as the date OF
the first meeting.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-02-05
THE SECTARIAN
APPROPRIATIONS
An Exciting lchate in the House on
the ACCESSIBILITY Of This
Measure.
Henderson. Of Iowa. Made an Eloquent Ad-
dress. in Khiek he Said Bill Stfnek
at God.Anointed Institutions
Which Feed Orphans.

Washington. Feb. I-The house spent
most OF the day in debating the amend
ments offered by Hainer TO strike from
the District of Columbia appropriation
bill the appropriations for private and
sectarian institutions Of charity in the
district and place the money proposed to
be appropriated for them at the disposal
OF the board of children's guardians. Much
feeling was engenedered and at times
the debate grew quite exciting. Appro-
priations for six religious charitable in
stitutions, one Episcopal and five Cath
olic. were stricken out. but the amend
ments to strike out the appropriations
for private institutions, including the
Young Women's Christian Organization,
the Hope and Help Mission, were defeat
ed. Henderson made an eloquent speech
against the Hainer amendments.
IF were a Catholic" said he, which
am not: II | were an A. p. A.. which
am not: IL the thunders Of the Vatican
or the inquisition of Spain, or any other
secret cabal. tried to chain my lips,
would speak out, because believe It is
my duty The amendment offered by
the gentleman from Nebraska" he said,
and are insults to the God-annointed in
stitutions which care for these little
children"
Bartlett. In opposing the amendment,
declared It was the anti-Catholic senti-
ment and the spirit of the A. p. A. that
was ruling the deliberations OF the house.
The Hainer motion was adopted. by a
vote Of % to q.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-02-05
MR., cowAN NOT TO RESIGN.

Baltimore, Feb. Alt may be definitely
stated that President John X. Cowan, of
the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, win not
resign his seat In congress until the close
of the present session. In speaking of
the matter. one of Mr.. Cowans personal
and political friends said today: Mr..
Cowan told me that the chairman of the
committee on banking and currency, of
which he is a member had requested him
not to resign at present. and that he had
agreed to retain his seat until the close
of the present session. Mr. Cowan is
engaged in assisting in the preparation of
bill on the currency question, and he
desires to aid in the completion of the
work. and the chairman of the commit
tee desires his aid, because he is looked
upon as one OF the best-posted and sound
est men on that important committee"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-02-05
MISSION WORK IN JAPAN.
The Prudential commlttcn'g Deputation
Says Il ought 10 BE Done by Natives

I,ontop, Feb. 4.--Ths prudential COM
nittoo OF the American Board Of Foreign
Missions made public today the report OF
liz recent deputatlon 10 Japan, consist
ing OF tho fiov. DR.. James l.. Barton
secretary OF tho foreign department; /;
William y. Ellison, member OF the pru-
dentlhi committee. the Rev. Dr. a. II.
bradford, OF Montclair. N. j.. and tho
Rev. Br. James O. johnson, OF Chicago.
"Ths question forced upon us by our
investigation" says tho committee. 'ia
not how may tho American board with
draw itA missionaries from Japan. bat,
rather, how may II help them 10 work
more wisely and efficiently. That can be
beat accomplished In existing conditions.
not by an Increase OF the resident mis-
sionary force. but by certain changes In
methods. We rccomenind that the num-
bcr OF missionaries IN the service OF the
American board IN Japan b. not Increased
al present. EyanReliatic work can be
better done by the Japanese, but the
training can be- better given by pro-
fossora and pastors from abroad.
I'VE recommend that the prudential
committee tako measures 10 send an
nuaiIy 10 Japan men Of established ability
ana reputation. 10 speak on various sub
jects IN furiheranco Of missionary work.
and that In this plan they enneANor 10
secure the cooperation Of other mission
airy societies.
'-rhe nation has been diAnrmed OF It's
suspiclona against Christianity. The
missionary il now free 20 so al w!ll into
ali parts Of the empire. The Bible and
Christian literature have free circulation
everywhere.
we unite IN suggesting that, under the
auspices OF the prudential committee. oc-
casional visits be made TO the various
missions Of tho board. first by the secre-
tnry and members OF the prudential com
mlttee. that they may better understand
tho responsibility resting upon them. and.
Second. by such pastors and laymen as
may De selected, In order that the church,
cs may be helped 20 appreciate the deli
cacy and difficulty OF the service com
mitted 10 their representatives In foreign
lands"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-02-05
ALLEN W. THURMAN's SILVER
VIEWS.

Columbus, o.. Feb. i-Allen w. Thur
man today issued circular to the Demo-
Gratis Of Ohio advising them not to leave
the Democratic party, but to continue
their fight for free coinage in its ranks
He argues that the Populist party is
impotent; that the Republican party has
always been the enemy of silver by per-
fecting their organization in the congress
sional districts, The free silver Demo
Gratis can now assure the election OF free
silver delegates to the national conven-
ton and thus put an end once and for all
time to the greatest trust that ever eN-
istod-the gold trust TO adopt gold
platform at st. Louis means the sure de-
feat Of the Democrats in the national
election II both the Democratic and
Republican parties adopt gold platforms
the election Of Republican to the prosi-
dency Is equally assured.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-02-05
REPUBLICANS
in CONVENTION
Meeting Of the YOunG Mems State
Republican Club In the
Metropolis.
SILVER QUESTION BLOCKED
Resolution Adopted Restraining couyentioa
From Attempting to Deiiae Kepab-
Iiesa farty's Position on
National Topics.

Portland. Feb. 1.-The silver question
was soon disposed Of by the Young Mems
Slate Republican Club which met in this
city today. The committee on order OF
business effectuaIly blocked all attempts
at the consideration OF the financial ques-
tion By reporting the following -esolu-
tion:
Resolved. That no resolution or mo-
tion defining or attempting to define the
position OF the Republican party on any
public question or endorsing the views OF
any member Of the party shall be re-
ceived or considered"
The resolution was unanimously adopt
ed. Premdent Beekman then ruled that
the discussion OF political issues would
be out OF order. All the morning and
large portion Of the afternoon was con-
sumed by the routine OF appointing and
hearing the reports OF the committees.
Under the head OF election OF officers w.
L. Tooze. Of Marion. named John G. Lea
sure. Of Portland. for president: II. W.
Corbett named b. B. Beekman. who de-
clined to be a candidate for reelection:
A. c. Woodcock. of Eugene, named c. III.
Carey. OF Portland. The ballot resulted:
Carey. so: Leasure. 20 Carey. on being
called to the chair made an extended adj
dress. after which nominations for vice.
president were called for and the follow
ing were nominated: Claude Catch. OF
Salem. and Christopher Yates. OF WASH
ington county. The ballot resulted:
Catch. So: Yates. 3yT. The nomination
Of Catch was then made unanimous. In
response to repeated calls Mr.. Catch
came forward and addressed the conven-
tIon briefly. The convention then took
recess until 10.
When the league reconvened the elec-
ton OF members OF the executive COM
mittee was proceeded with. L. A. Nc
Nary. Of Portland. was unanimously
chosen member at large: J. A. Wilson, OF
Linn county. member from the First Con-
gressional District, and w. H. Moore,
OF Sherman county. member from the
Second Congressional district. The fol-
lowing were selected as delegates at large
to the national league to be held at Nil
waukee Wis:
N. c. George. Of Portland: T. A. Nc
Bride. Of Clackamas county; Geo. w.
Patterson. OF Washington county: James
A. Fee. of Umatilla county: ]. H. Long.
OF Multnomah county; A. W. Gowan, or
Harvey county.
First Congressional District-R A.
Booth, Of Josephine county; ]. L. Pat
terson. Of Marion county: J. II Hawiey.
of Polk county: J. A. Blundell. Douglass
county.
Second Congressional District--J. NJ.
Church. Of Union county: W. c. Avery.
Of Multnomah county: John Mitchell o.
Wasco county; F. J. Taylor. Clatscp
county.
The league then adjourned sine die.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-02-05
TO ESTABLISH AN INTERNA-
TIoNAL BANK.

Washington, Feb. 4.-Appearances indi-
cate that the proposition to establish an
international bank on the lines suggested
by the house committee on banking and
currency viii be favorably reported
Chairman Walker, Of Massachusetts,, to-
day said that two. and possibly three,
members of the committee might oppose
the bill, but that with these exceptions
the remainder Of the committee would
favor 1t unanimously. Comptroller
Eckels, of the treasury department, was
before the committee today. and favored
granting a charter for the bank, with
some notifications. At the conclusion
of the hearing the bill was referred to a
which will confer with the
comptroller and the attorney general as
to the changes needed to obviate the con-
stitutional objections to the measure and
make It in harmony with the general
policy Of the government.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-02-05
NEGRO COLONIZATION SCHEME.

Washington. Feb. 1.-THE president sent
to the house today all the correspondence
Of record relating to the failure OF the
scheme to colonize a number Of American
negroes in Mexico about year ago.
The correspondence shows that in the
absence Of any fund available to trans
port them to their homes In Alabama.
assurance was given by the United States
consul at Piedras Negras to certain rail-
way companies that congress would be
urged TO appropriate the money II the
companies would furnish the transporta-
tion. This the railways did, the amount
due them for the service rendered being
$50S. The president urges congress to
appropriate this sum in order that the
companies may be properly reimbursed
for their trouble.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-02-05
ST. PAUL PULLED OFF.
TIE salvage wm BE the Largest Since
Ships Were Built,
cncclnl No. the Astorlnn.

SpCcial TO the Astorian.
aw York, Feb. l.-The steamer st,
Paul. OF the International Navigation
Companys line. which went ashore on a
sand har OF Long Branch, week ago
last Saturday, was pulled on the bar at
9:sO this morning by four wrccking tugs,
Fifty minutes later the vessel passed At
lantic Highlands. bound for New York,
under her own steam,
Opinions differ as TO the amount OF the
loss, but all agree that the salvage that
win have to be paid will he the largest
ever collected from any one vessel since
the building of ships was begun. The
lowest estimate placed this amount at
100000. The loss will fall on the under
writers, as the American Line does not
insure It's own vessels. II mismanage-
ment could be proven against the off,
GERS of the company, however, suit may
he brought and the total amount collect
ed from the steamship company.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-02-05
HARRISON MOST SINCERE.

Washington. Feb. L-General Harrison's
letter Of withdrawal from the presidential
race gave great impetus to political talk
about the capitol today. There are active
workers in congress for the nomination
OF Reed. Morton. Mckinley and Allison,
and friends OF each Of these candidates
found cause for encouragement in the
letter. which they say removes the ex-
president from the list OF possibilities No
one suggested any doubt of the sincerity
Of Harrison's declaration. and most OF
them professed to believe that its result
would strengthen their own candidate.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-02-05
THE KENTUcKY CONTEST.
There Are omens of Coming Trouble in
the Bluegrass State.

Cincinnati, Feb. "A special, late to-
night. from Frankfort. Ky. says:
Beckham. the newly elected Democratic
member OF the house arrived here at
midnight. after a drive OF sixty-tive miles
across the country There are omens OF
coming trouble. They are quite conspic-
uous tonight. A resolute effort to elect
Blackburn will be made In the joint ses-
sion tomorrow. and everybody looks for
exciting times from now until the ques-
tion is settled. 1t is not expected that a
senator will be elected tomorrow. Thurs
day the truce ends and the Republican
houes will unseat the Democrats Kauff-
man and Tompkins. The Democrats in
caucus tonight resolved to retaliate by
unseating four Republicans. To prevent
these unseated senators from going into
the joint meeting. where they would be
recognized by Lieutenant Gobernor Wor-
ihington, Captain Tyler, doorkeeper of
tie senate, who will be ex-officio door
kCsner OF the Joint session. has had a
nun ber Of deputies sworn In to enable
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-02-05
FOOD FOR THOUGHT.
Indianapolis Journal.

Indianapolis Journal.
THE case is just like this: Those pig
headed Beers have got a lot Of gold in
their country that they won't mine them
selves. see? Consequently. and very
properly, enterprising men are goiag to
get that gold. Just like the case OF the
American Indians"
"And If those enterprising men don't
spend the gold after they have got IL.
but choose to save 1t, does civilization
require that 1t be taken away from them
In turn?"
You talk like an idiot!''
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-02-05
RICHES OF DISPUTED TERRITORY,
The Gold Fields Win Prove the Most
Valuable In the World.

washington, Feb 4-The last number
OF the South American Magazine, pub
lished in London, contains a glowing ac-
count OF the riches OF the disputed terri
tory on the borders of Venezuela and
British Guiana. 1t is stated that but for
the recent extraordinary action OF the
president OF the United States the i'm
mense value Of the colony would have
remained unknown to the world, not
withstanding 1t contains some OF the
richest and most easily worked gold fields
In the world.
The colony. It II said. is within fourteen
days OF pleasant steamship journey
from England, and its population num-
bers 2Se.OO0. OF which i2,000 are Portuguese
and 1900 English. the balance consisting
OF negroes, Indians and East Indian
coolies.
The climate OF the country is extremely
salubrlous. and the great primeval for
ests contain immense stocks of valuable
wood, Communication with the interior
is chiefly by means OF steamships along
the EsseQuiho. The country will prob
ably prove to be the richest gold-produc-
ing country ever discovered.
In 1884 few Indians and negroes went
into the interior and brought down 30
ounces Of gold. In lSS9-9O the exports OF
gold from the colony were S2.SS2 ounces,
and in lS9i-95 they amounted TO lS4047
ounces, making a total production of raw
gold in little over ten years OF upward
OF 100000. Up 10 the present time
alluvial gold has been the only gold pro
Cfuced in the colony, but miners are pre-
pairing to attack the reefs, and machinery
for that purpose is being rapidly
mi "a E,.tNf
Guiana Development Syndicate is served
by a government fleet of steamers,
waterway existing between their own
port and Georgetown. Their property
has produced some OF the richest deposits
Of gold found in Guiana. and yet nine
tenths thereof is as yet comparatively un-
eNnlored.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-02-05

The Silver Amendment Takes the Place
OF the Original Bill

Special TO the AAtorian.
Washington, Feb. 4.--The beiated tariff
bill emerged from the finance committee
today and made Its appearance in the
senate soon after the session opened.
Chairman Morrill, made a report, stating
that the free silver amendment had taken
the place Of the original bill. and adding.
amid laughter. the closing phrase OF the
official procedure Of Massachusetts,:
And may God save the commonwealth"
Quay made two attempts to have the
bill recOmmitted TO the committee. with
instructions TO report back separate tariff
and free silver bills. but was cut on by
parliamentary objections. His resolution
for re-commitment will come up under
the rules tomorrow
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-02-05
DEsrITUrIoN AT ST. JOHNS.
Petitions 70 BE Presented 10 the Governor
Today Urging Relief Measures.

st. Johns. N. f.. Feb. l.-The destitu-
tion IL Increasing here and the demands
for labor are becoming more vehement.
The streets are impassable from the re-
cent snowstorms. thus affordlng work for
hundred men. yet no steps have been
taken to clear them.
Petitions are preparing for presentation
TO Governor Murray tomorrow urging
the adoption OF relief measures. Trains
on one section Of the railroad broke
through the snow blockade after five
days.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-02-05
CUBANS AGAIN
SUFFER DEFEAT
Desperate Engagement Between the
Forces Of Generals Luque
and NGceO.
The Washington Star Correspondent Ordered
20 Leave the Islaad--lro,est Against
This Action Seat TO Secretary
Of State. Ar 0iney.

Havana, Feb. "A report has been re-
eeivod that an important engagement has
taken place at Consolation del Sur. east
Of the city OF Plnar del Rio, between the
Spaniards. under General Luque. and the
insurgents. under Antonio Maceo. The
loss OF the insurgents Is reported TO be
slxty-two killed and over 800 wounded.
The loss ON the Spanish side Is not stat
cd beyond the fact that General Luque
was wounded. but how seriously Il is
not stated No details OF the engage
mont OF the forces opposed are given.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-02-05
HIS POSITION AT STAKE.
Robert Wilson Refused to Testify in the
Healy Courtmartial

San Francisco. Feb. L-The Healy court
martial took something OF sensational
turn today. The unexpe tied came when
Robert Wilson. OF the Bear. was called
TO the stand for the defense. He was ex-
pected 10 testify strongly for Captain
Healy However. on taking the stand.
he refused absolutely to have anything 10
say
Il must refuse TO answer any ques-
tions," he said. "for fear may lose my
position. Mr.. VanTant. who appeared
here for Captain Healy. a few days ago.
has been dismissed from the service. and
fear a similar fate should | testify.
Van Tant. too. was 1ishonorably dis
charged. His dismissal was brought
about by Captain Healy's enemies, who
are now in charge Of the Bear
No amount OF urging could induce VIII
son to change his position, and the court
permitted him TO so without question.
Wilson says he has an old mother to
support. and could not afford 10 lose his
position.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-02-05
THE MARKETS.

Liverpool. Feb, i,--Wheat, spot, firm.
demand, moderate; No, . red winter, IS
1Od; No, hard Manitoba, 5s Cd; No, l
California 6s lid.
Hops-Pacl6c Coast, f2 IS.
Portland, Or, Feb, i.-Wheat, unchang-
ed
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-02-05
THE TEST.

Indianapolis Journal.
"old man. want you 20 be the lest
man at my wedding"
"Er-I-"
What! thought you would surely
stand by friend in this hour OF trouble"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-02-05
NEW PENSIONS.

Washington. Feb. ain the senate to-
day. among the bills favorably reported
was that granting a pension OF $50 a
month to the widow Of the late General
Walter Q. Gresham. and 800 a month to
the widow OF the late General Ewing.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-02-05

a detailed official report was received
tonight OF the engagement betNeen Cen
eral LuQuc and the forces OF Maceo,
which corrohorates the first account al
ready cabled as to the number OF insur-
gents killed. The battle was fercely con-
tested and the advantage Is claimed TO
be all on the side OF the Spanish as a
result. hut Il is significant that Maceo's
forces, instead OF being turned back west
ward. proceeded on their way towards
Havana. province after the battle, The
insurgents took their departure in the di-
rcction OF Los Palaces, TO the eastward.
or towards Havana province. The Span
ish then made an investigation Of the in
surEent camp and found ihere sixty-two
dead and many horses. The insurgents
carried away over 800 wounded.
General Luque was wounded In the leg
az the beginning OF the battle. Majors
Luis and Lopez were seriously injured
and Majors Jose Ruise and 'Perse were
Killed. The loss OF troops in killed is
placed by official report at thirty soldiers.
Captain william H. ManniX. correspond
ent OF the Army and Navy Journal. and
or the Washington star. has been ordered
to leave tho island. A protest against
this action has been sent to Secretary
Clncy by Consul-General Williams.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-02-05
HIS WEAKNESS.

Cincinnati Enquirer.
While l am no jingo." said the re-
porter. who for the fourth time in one
week had to correct an item, "still 1 seem
to be success as a tail-twister.''
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-02-05

Odd messes are forced upoa those fam
lilies wherein there Is one or more pupils
nj a cooking school.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-02-05

him to prevent tho unSeated Republican
senators from gaining admittanee 10 the
Joint assembly and TO eject them should
they secceed in getting IN.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-02-05

a cross-eyed woman is regarded as
hoodoo by the least superstltious.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-02-05

Having Hoe Cake Soap in your kitchen
or bath once means always,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-02-05

Dost Washing Powder on earth, Large
size, 90 cents Soap Foam.