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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-01-26
THE GERMAN NAVY
Emperor William Greatly Concerned
as to Its Increase.
Rsiehstae. However. Kili Not Appropriate
Funds for This Purpose - The
Difficulty Overcome.

Copyrighted, 1896, by Associated Press.)
Berlin. Jan. ga project Is now being
seriously considered by the emperor and
the cabinet Of providing for a formidable
Increase Of the German navy. 1t Is well
known that his majesty has long wished
to do this; but the refusal Of the reich
stag to vote the necessary funds has
rendered the scheme impossible up 10 the
present time. Recent events, however. es-
pecially the attitude OF Great Britain
toward Germany. has ripened the plan
TO accomplish the extension OF the navy.
without the grant of large sums by the
reichstag.
The emperor. during the last fortnight
has had a number OF conferences with
authorities on colonial affairs with ref
erence to the position and needs OF the
German colonies as compared with the
naval resources and inadequacy of tie
German army, particularly in first-class
ironclads and cruisers, to maintain Ger
many's pretensions as a colonial power,
which was generally recognized This
years budget shows but small item for
new battleships. and the present reich
stag, which expires in 1898, will not vote
large sums for the navy. Therefore in
order to overcome the difficulty thus pre-
sented. 1t Is now proposed to raise
loan OF 800. 100000 marks. which is to be
obtained by the conversion Of four per
cent funds into three and one-half per
cents. His majesty sounded the leaders
of parties both in the reichstag and in
the diet during the recent fetes. and re-
ceived encouraging replies.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-01-26
RUSSIA IS MASTER
Forms an Offensive aud Defensive
Alliance With Turkey.
The Sultan rays a Large Sum TO the cEar
to Secure Restoration Of 0rder--
Great Britain Defeated.

copyrighted. 1886. by Associated Press. }
London. Jan. &.-The most startling po-
litlcai news OF the week was announced
ON Thursday. In the dispatch from Con-
Htantinople TO the Pail Mail Gazette that
an offensive and defensive alliance had
been formed between Russia and Turkey.
True or untrue. the story has aroused
the keenest discussion throughout Great
Britain and the Continent,
In Constantinoplc the dispatch to the
Pall Mail Gazette Is confirmed today from
an excellent source. letter being re-
ceived from the Speakers correspondent
at Constantinople. In which the writer
declares the Russo-Turklsh treaty Is an
actual fact. although II does not exist
on paper. The correspondent adds;
Russia Is absolute master OF the sit
uatlon, and Il is believed here that an
enormous bakshiss, sent by the Sultan
TO tho Car. valued at fS5.O0O. and includ-
Ing one OF the most famous jewels in the
imperial collection. marked the secret
treaty OF alliance by which Russia guar
antets the integrity OF the Ottoman en-
pire and agrees 10 assist In the restora-
tlon OF order in Kurdlstan and also the
defense OF the Dardanelles.
France follows Russia as blind man
follows his dog. France was the first
10 denounce the treaty OF Unkiarskelessi.
now she Is silent. The attitude OF Ger
many Is more despicable than that or
France: she is trying to win favor with
Russia by out-Heroding Herod. The
outcome OF the Armenian difficulty has
been the triumph OF Russia and the hu-
initiation Of Great Britain"
English newspapers generally accept
this view OF the defeat OF their dlplo-
macy
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-01-26
DIPLOMAS
Parchments Issued 70 Pupils Passing
from ono Grade to Another In the
Grammar School

The practice. not alone In Astoria, but
throughout this and other states, OF max
Ing much ado over children passing from
Grammar schools 10 High Schools, has
caused considerable comment OF late. IN
speaking upon the subject yesterday. Or.
J. a. Fulton said
1T seems 10 me, that II In carrying
matters a little far. and that II borders
on the ridiculous 10 grant shcepakins 10
children who have scarcely got their edu-
catlonni eyes open. In fact, even tho
large colleges. are nowadays. giving d.
plomaH In many cases, where they arc
entirely undeseryed. and really mean
nothing. II is like the common practice
OF writing general letters OF recommenda-
ton. TO whom II may concern, and are
not worth the paper upon which they
are written. a man VIII often recon-
mend IN general terms a friend on whose
note he would no 20 under any consldera-
ton"
General opinion. as expressed In tho pa
Ders and recently In Astorla. by local
men OF prominence and influence. all
point 10 the fact that young pupils are
being made too much OF for their own
good and that the edueations systems
OF the day are running very much 10
the show order. That many improve
ments are constantly being made over
ancient methods OF teaching the young Is
Il well known fact that needs no demon-
strniion. but II IL equally a fact that
eIccsses on the lines indicated are 10 be
guarded against
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-01-26
THEST.PAULASHORE
Big American Liner Grounds Off the
Grand View House, n. Y.
ALL TIE PASSENGERS SAFE
krseking Company Representative Says
Ne Thinks she viii Not Get OIL
for Many Days TO Come.

Special TO the Astorian.
Long Branch. NJ Y. Jan. Z.-In a
heavy fog, with the wind in the north
east, and the surf running far up tho
beach, few minutes after / O'Clock this
morning the American liner st. Paul,
bound In. went ashore in front OF the
Grand View House. ALI OF the 100 passen-
gers were today transferred to land. At
no time were the passengers In danger.
Strenuous efforts are being made 10 pull
the st. Paul from her dangerous posi-
ton. She Is In twenty feet Of water.
just on the outside edge OF the breakers,
about 400 feet from shore.
No attempt was made 10 haul tile St
Paul OF up TO II o'clock tonight. but the
wrecking company viii probably make
an effort at high tide, about o'clock
this morning
Captains West and MulIigan said this
evening that everything was quiet and
or,lerIy cn board and that the captain
blamed the man who was th-owin.. TIE
tad for the n1ishap. as he claimed the
man called out II fathoms Immediately
before the ship grounded.
At midnight the vessel was lying prac-
tically parallel to the beach. with her
bow heading south.
Messrs Chapman and Merritt repre-
senting wrecking companies. are on
board the st. Paul, comforting as to the
expense and probabilities Of getting her
of. and late tonight Captain wardell. OF
the West End life saving station, said he
was pretty sure the steamer would re-
main in her present position for many
days to come.
'As long as the wind is of Shore" he
said. "she is all right; but il a gale
strikes her In the oppcSIte direction. L
have great fears she will succumb."
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-01-26
INcARApLE on pLooDsHEp.
Joseph ChamberIain's Opinion Of PresI-
dent Cleveland.

London, Jan. 5.-The Right Hon. Jo-
seph Chamberlain. secretary Of state for
the colonies. in speaking at Birmingham
tonight. said regarding the Venezuela
matter, that he thought there had been
much mlsapprehension on both sides OF
the water.
when Secretary olney's dispatch and
President cleveland's message were de-
livered. the feeling was reluctantly en-
tertained In England that Americans
must have some hostile sentiment which
England did not share. and that the
United Statese was bent on picking
quarrel with England. The idea seemed
TO prevail In America that England was
disposed 10 impugn the Monroe doctrine
a doctrine 10 which the people Of the
United States rightly attached much inn
portance-and II was also believed in
America that Great Britain was disposed
to deal in a harsh and arbitrary manner
with Venezuela, but reflection had
brought about a more favorable under
standing. and America would regard with
sorrow a war with those OF her own
blood and kindred.
President Cleveland. whose acquaint-
ance have the honor TO possess" said
Chamberlain, in concluding HIS address,
bears a high reputation for rectitude
and honorable dealings. He Is Incapable
OF the wickedness OF melting two kin
dred nations TO strife and bloodshed."
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-01-26
FLED FROM CUBA.
Three Refugees Come to New York 70
Escape the spanish Prison

New York ian. 25.-The Norwegr
fruit steamer Moringen which arrived g..
this port yes rday from Raracoa,
brought YumaE pealongo. wife and son,
who fled from their native land In order
to escape the punishment which the
Spanish authorities are lnnictlng on every
person supposed to be In sympathy with
the insurgents. Dcalongo was the pos
SCISSOR OF large tobacco interests In the
interior OF Baracoa, but after the rebell-
ion began the torch was applied to
them by the insurgent forces and he was
rtined financially.
Then he engaged In the fruit business
In Ba,ecOR. but the destruction OF some
of the fruit railroads by the insurgents
compelled him TO abandon the business,
The Spanish government suspected him
of aiding the rebels, and tho commandant
of that port ordered him TO show con-
cluslvely that he had rendered them no
assistance or leave the island.
The refugees claim that the country
near Baracoa is scene Of desolation and
ruin, and few of the valuable plantations
OF year ago have escaped the torch OF
the rebel forces. The residents were de-
serting that section of the island. they
said, some men joining tho rebels and
NNAN Aohiiik ihSshht bh NhNSulHA
vessels to escape the espionage and cruel
ties practiced by the government officials,
The insul rectlon started In Baracoa, hut
at present there are no insurgents In the
vicinity. as all have gone to the province
OF Santa Clara.
Tho Spanish garrison at the place on
this account has been reduced In number.
and martial law has been declared,
Every day private citizens suspected OF
assisting the Cubans are arrested, tried
and imprisoned, So full were the local
guard houses that 1t was necessary TO
remove the prisoners to Santiago de Cuba
to make room for others placed under ar
rest. No person Is permitted to leave
his home after dark without permit
from the commnnant, and only then
when he is accompanied by n soldier.
Seven months ago the insurgents blew
up the water works that supply Baracoa,
and since that the government has not
rebuilt them.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-01-26
TAKE YOUR CHOICE.

Tacoma, Jan. 2S.-In answer to a circu-
lar letter sent out by the Ledger to MEM
bers of the last Republican state conven-
tion to Republican members of the legis-
lature and other well known members
of the party, asking them to name their
first. second and third favorites for pres
idential nomination, something like 900 re-
plies have been received. OF these these
sixty seven favor Mckinley and fifty
eight favor Reed for first choice, while
there are sixty-two votes for each as
second choice, Harrison has twenty-four,
Allison nineteen. and Lincoln nine for
first choice, while the latter is the third
choice of fifty-one. Senator Cushman
Davis is named by eighteen, seven OF
whom place his as their first choice, two
as second and nine as third. Other votes
are for a long list of candidates.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-01-26
TRAIN WRECKED.

Delta, Cal. Jan. 25.-The Portland lirn-
tied train struck rock slide. one and
one-half miles north of here this morn
ing The engine went partly over the
bank and was only saved from going into
the river by point of bedrock sticking
out, on which the driving wheels struck.
The engineer and fireman stayed at their
posts and did not realize their danger.
The tender was taken of and the main
track thrown over, delaying the limited
and overland Oregon express eight hours
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-01-26

the SECRETARY OF the treasury has the
right TO limit the number Of seals 10 be
taken each season by the company IN
order that the seal herds may be pro-
tected from undue depletion. James G.
Carter fer the company. has maintained
that the action Of the secretary Of tho
treasury was unwarranted, as the seals
were plentiful. and that by the limiting
Of the number 10 be taken TO 1000 the
contract between the government and the
company had been broken, and the busl-
ness OF the company almost ruined.
The case will be summed by counsel
some time within a fortnight.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-01-26
MISSOURI pEMocRATs.

Excelsior Springs. Mo-. Jan. &-The
Democratic state committee met today
and decided TO hold the convention for
selecting delegates TO the national con-
vention at Sedalia, April 18th. The COM
mittee decided to disobey the Rertle
Springs resolution. which named st.
Louis as the proper place to hold the
convention. on the ground that st
Louis is a gold town and they are afraid
OF its influence
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-01-26
MARKET REPORTS.

Liverpool. Jan. 25,--Wheat, spot FIRM;
demand poor: No, red winter. as 5i;
No 2 red spring, stocks exhausted; No. !
hard Manitoba, rs ID; No. l California
5s "a.
Hops-Pacihc coast, 81 5s.
Portland, Jan. 25-Wheat-The selling
movement has been checked. Holders
want TO sell but ask an advance over
prevailing figures which buyers VIII not
grant. Exporters refuse to pay over eS
for Walla Walla shipping grades, While
millers have been buying at 6Sls IN round
lots and one lot of 100000 bushels was
taken at 65 cents, There Is no deman,
for Valley wheat, which is quoted at 10
cents.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-01-26
PRACTICAL SUGGESTION.
How Postmasters Might Help the Gold
Reserve.

Cleveland, Jan 25.-Postmaster John c.
Hutchins. Of this city, has suggested a
plan to Secretary of the Treasury Car
isle, which will probably be acted upon,
and in a measure asst the government
to maintain the gold reserve.
A large proportion of the receipts OF the
postoffice in this city is in gold ana
Hutchins suggested that If this gold re-
celved at all the postioffices throughout
the country. amounting perhaps to mil
lions of dollars annually, could be placed
in the United States treasury and not
deposited with the national banks, as is
done in each city under the present sys-
TEN, the scheme would result in material
ly helping the maintenance of the gold
reserve. The postmaster has received a
letter from Secretary Carlisle thanking
him for the suggestion and has also had
considerable correspondence with POST
master General Wilson in reference to
the subject
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-01-26
MORE THAN HER MATCH.

Washington Star.
Poor thing" said the young woman
with blonde hair and dark eyebrows,
''she lives very unhappily since she mar
ried a professional pugilist"
why" replied her friend, "she always
seemed able to have the last word in
every argument"
'Yes. that's what she finds so hard to
give up now"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-01-26
TROUBLE IN THE JOYCE HOUSE
HOLD.

Chicago Tribune.
"And to think shrilly vociferated Mrs.
Absalom Joyce, when the family quarrel
had reached its acute stage, that my
wealth once would have brought to my
feet many man worth dozen OF you!
But thought wanted you and bought
you. simply bouht your
you are right, my dearr retorted Alb
SALON.. pale with wrath you paid your
money and you took your Joyce"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-01-26
CLOSED IN THE SEAL
CASE.

New York, Jan, 25-The hearing on the
motion. in the United States circuit
court. to restrain the North American
Commercial Company from taking seals
n the islands of ST, George and st. Paul
closed yesterday. During the pro-
rcc ''ngs 1t has heen contended by United
States District Attorney McFarlane that
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-01-26
DE FRIGID SHOOK "

Truth.
Gilbert-You led me on, and then Civ
me de marble heart You hav' took
Mendcz Gonzola cause he's a forriner
Deny II II you can. tBilterly) Agnes
why did you CIV me de frigd shookg'
Agnes (haughtilyi-Go thy ways. Gil.
bert Fitzherbert. or IN sick my dorg on
you!
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-01-26
HOPE FOR HIM.

Indianapolis Journal.
Mudge-There is no doubt that woman
is losing all those finer instincts she once
had.
Wicl<w ire-well, il that is the case you
may find one of them yet who will marry
you.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-01-26
HOW HE LIVED.

81 have too much respect for myself to
go to the poorhouse or to apply 10 the
county for help" he said, drawing him
self up proudly.
Then how do you manage to liver
"Oh. 1 steal OCCASIONALLY"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-01-26
To RAISE wAR MONEY.

Madrid, Jan. 25.-At a special cabinet
meeting just held it was resolved to in
crease the duties Of imports into Cuba.
especially on foreign goods. in order to
meet the war expenses.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-01-26
GOLD RESERVE.

Washington. Jan. 2a.-The treasury to-
day lost $4,000 in gold coin and $4,000
In bars. leaving the reserve at the close
of the week at SI9,SOl,96l,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-01-26
OFF FOR HAVANA.

Barcelona, Jan, 25.-General Valeriano
Weyler, the newly appointed captain
general of the Island of Cuba. sailed to-
day for Havana, accompanied by 1.OOp
cavalry, amid wild excitement.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-01-26
FOR RAPID-FIRE GUNS.
The War Department Wants E500oo to
Make Them.

Washington. Jan. 25.-The speaker has
laid before the house the letter from the
war department submitting special esti-
mate OF s15o.000 for procuring rapid-fire
guns at the Sandy Hook proving ground.
The war department is preparing TO take
Up the manufacture OF this class OF gurs.
a considerable number OF which VIII be
required for use in fortihcations for flank
defense. protection Of mine fields. etc.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-01-26
A RARITY,

Boston Courier.
Wanted paper printed on or before
December 25 which wasn't Christmas
number.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-01-26
WHEAT GOES UP.
Excitement in the Great Market Caused
by the Bulls.

New York, Jan. S.-The wheat market
shot upward this morning. after a weight
OF shaky long wheat had been unloaded
at the opening, The first prices Were
easier because the foreign news was
more peaceful than expected, but the
III fever speedily asserted itself and
ige picture OF pit full OF shorts, all
lc~,oring for wheat, which was wild
v, ID, day afternoon. was repeated In ali
'!s details today. At such time ru-
,,cr OF any sort. II bullish, always as
sumes tremendous proportions, and the
r, ort from Chicago that Armour was
buying up the wheat crop was taken In
good faith. both here and at the West.
and caused no end of excitement for a
while. May wheat sold up 10 72h.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-01-26

Chicago, Jan. SIT was day OF high
excitement throughout in the wheat
crowd. Quick, nervous flashes OF impa-
thence marked the varied transactions
and the big traders stormed through the
turmoil of the pit in their eagnerness to
seize the key of the enigma. II was
sentiment, apparently, more than news
which gave the market the big bulge.
The bull sentiment seems to be In the
air and needs but little encouragement
10 keen it going. On the bulge, some of
the big buyers began TO hesitate, but the
crowd had got IN line and the momen-
tum stin carried II upward. May reached
slxty-fve and seven-eighths and closed
nj sixty-five and three-eighths,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-01-26

BEST Washing Powder on earth. Large
size. 20 cents. Soap Foam.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-01-26

Having Hoe Cake Soap in your Kitchen
or bath once means always,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-17
WORK ON WARSHIPS.
SUNDAY ACTIVITY IN THE BROOK
LYN NAvY-YARD.
of Visitors, nm Unusual
Proportion of Whom Are Men
Every Evidence of Readiness for
Conflict Approved.
Conflict Approved.

NEW YORK, November 16-Thou-
yesterday. and admired the great war
vessels that stand ready to defend the
honor OF the American flag in all climes
and under all circumstances. II was by far
the most notable Sunday at the yard for
visitors this year. and the officers cJn-
mented on the unusual amount Of men
in the throng. Every evidence of readi-
ness for active conflict was approved by
the people.
It WAS apparent to the visitors that a
ferent vessels; also that there was lit
tie outward sign Of the fact. because it
was Sunday. There was a small army of
men at work I'm the Texas. The Texas's
hull has stood the strain Of docking
without apparent injury. Her machinery
has suffered severely from the INNER
sion In salt water. but the damage is OF
a kind that may be easily overcome. IL
Is said that the Texas is certain of being
out Of dry-dock within week
Even before the gates OF the navy-yard
were opened to-day a crowd of men.
numbering several hundred, had congre-
gated opposite the new gate, at Sands
and Navy streets. All were looking for
work. which has been more plentiful at
the yards during the last fortnight than
it has been for years. As the day wore
on the crowd increased. 80 that II was
found necessary TO detail a policeman to
keep the walks clear on the city side of
Navy street. while a couple OF marines
with rifles patrolled the government side.
Inside the yard great effort II being
made to hurry forward the work Of re-
pairs on the men OF war so that they
may be ready to leave the yard within
the next week. At a moments notice.
II need be, the flagship New York, the
Maine. the Indiana, the Montgomery, and
the ram Katahdln could be sent out. but
1t Is certain that all would be in prime
condition for sea duty before the end OF
the month, which. at the present time, is
all that is being attempted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-17

John w. Bolen. Spring Creek, and Scott
Il. jenkins. Woodburn.
Star service has been established In Nir-
ginia ms follows:
Fernnldo TO Wise four miles and back,
six times week, by schedule OF not TO
exceed one and a quarter hours running
time each way. From December IA, 1876
to June 90 1897
Aidyl 20 Nicksville. four miles and back,
three times week. by n schedule of not
TO exceed one and a quarter hours run
ming time each way. From December H.
1895. TO June 20. 1897
Gaskins Oy Claresville) to Emporia,
twelve and half miles and back, SIX
times a week. by a schedule OF not 10 eN-
coed three and half hours running time
each way. From December II, 1895, to
June 50. 1891
Star service has been discontinued from
Emporia TO Gainesville, and from Nasble
10 Wise. Va
Changes have been made IN star sche-
dulles In Virginia as follows:
Lebanon TO Cleveland-Leave Lebanon
daily except Sunday at II a. NJ, arrive
Cleveland by ! Il. NJ Leave Cleveland
daily except Sunday at 2:i0 i. NJ. arrive
Lebanon by $40 l.. NJ
Leplo 90 Damascus-Leave Leplo Tues
day. Thursday. and Saturday at II A. NJ,
arrive Damascus by ~ NJ. Leave Damas-
Gus Tuesday. Thursday. and Saturday at
1890 p NJ. arrive Ieplo by | 80 T. NJ.
Fourth-class postmasters appointed to-
day were NJ. ~ Wilson. Church Road.
Dinwiddie. W. II. Howerton, Laurel Hill
Augusta. and r. Airtrop Shelton. Nelson
county Virginia.