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The new North-west., 1897-03-12
THE REPLY OF GREECE
WILL WITHDRAW HER FLEET, BUT
THE TROOPS MUST REMAIN.
1t Is Thought the Crisis Is Ended
and That Peace Will BE
"*. Preserved. -:. ~:

London, March S.-The reply of Greece
to the identical notes of the powers, de-
livered at Athens Tuesday last, insisting
upon the withdrawal of the Greek troops
from Crete and of the Greek fleet from
Cretan waters, was received here at noon.
1t conforms to the forecast cabled exclu-
siyely by the Associated Press. A cabinet
council was Immediately held, after which
the marquis of Salisbury went to Windsor
to consult the queen. There was great
animation at the foreign office. Nearly
every ambassador called during the day.
The reply is regarded in official circles
here as of the most favorable nature. 1t
is believed the crisis will soon be ended,
as the Greek note at least furnishes a ha-
Sis upon which compromise satisfactory
TO all concerned can be speedily reached
The stock exchange here and the bourses
on the continent reflect the confident feel
ing.
The reply of Greece is conciliatory in
tone, fully recognizing the important OBJ
Jects the powers have in view, and offer
ing to withdraw her fleet from Cretan wa
ters. Greece, however, points to the fact
that it is impossible for her to withdraw
her troops from the island, but offers to
place her troops in Crete under the con-
troll of the powers, in order that they may
be available for restoration of order Re
ferring to the statements made to the cf-
rect that the CretanS prefer autonomy to
annexation to Greece, the government of
Greece suggests that the Cretans be al
lowed to choose their own government.
Greece, the reply adds, is convinced that
autonomy will not pacify Crete, and an
other chapter in the horrors of Mussul-
man fanaticism will be added to the six
periods of anarchy which have already
decimated the island. Continuing, the re-
ply says it is impossible, in view of the
past, to advise the Cretans to lay down
their arms, holding that this advice would
not be obeyed even if rendered. The
Greek reply also says that since the for
eign ships preserve order in Crete and
prevent the landing of Turkish troops
the presence of the Greek ships is unnec-
essary, but it is explained the Greek army
can not leave the Christians to the risk OF
Mussulman fanaticism and the Turkish
troops. The Greek government holds that
order in Crete would be Immediately re-
stored If the powers would have conf
dence in the Greek troops and permit
them to join in the work of pacifying the
islands. 1t is understood the foreign ad-
nllrals have recommended the occupation
Of the Cretan ports by one battalion OF
from each of the powers
The new North-west., 1897-03-12
MRS. HENRY WARD BEECHER DEAD
1t Was the Tenth Anniversary of the
Death of Her Husband.

Stamford Conn, March S.--Mrs. Henry
Ward Beecher died today, the 10th ami
Versary of the death of her famous nus
band. She was S. years of age. Mrs.
Beecher has been sinking steadily since
Saturday noon, and during the "a hours
preceding her demise had been uncon-
scious. William Beecher, one of her sons,
reached Stamford Saturday evening and
remained until last night, when he left for
New York. At the bedside this morning
were gathered Mr.. Scovlle; his wife, a
daughter of Mrs. Beecher; Mrs. Scoville's S
two children, and Mrs. Bullard, a niece of
Mrs. Beecher
The funeral arrangements which were
practically completed tonight, will include
private services at the residence of Rev.
Mr. Scoville on Wednesday afternoon.
Thursday morning the remains will be
taken to Brooklyn, and from 10 a. m. un-
til noon they will lie in state in Plymouth
church. At p. m. public funeral services
will be held in Plymouth church under
direction of the pastor, Rev. Lyman Alb
bOtt
The new North-west., 1897-03-12
THE SWEDISH = AMERICAN LEAGUE.
A National Association VIII Probab-
1y Be Organized.

Chicago, March S.-A national Swedish
American republican league will PROBABLY
be brought into existence as the most im-
portant outcome of the annual convention
of the Swedish-American league of Illi-
nois, which opened today at the Audito-
rum, with an attendance of some 500
delegates and alternates. In response to
a special invitation delegates are also
present from New York, Pennsylvania,
Connecticut, Ohio, Indiana, Minnesota,
Iowa, Nebraska and Kansas. The Illinois
delegates represent over 100000 voters. The
most distinguished outside visitor of the
occasion is Hans Anderson the sole sur
vivor and first volunteer as one of the
crew OF the first Monitor, whose home is
in Brooklyn, N. Y.
Tomorrow is the natal day of John Ir-
lesson, the builder of the Monitor and
the delegates, together with a number of
distinguished guests of other nationali-
ties, will celebrate 1t with a banquet The
convention will adjourn on Wednesday
evening, the third day being devoted to
the organization of a national league.
The new North-west., 1897-03-12

inces, and to lead her back to Greece, ia
whom she has properly belonged since
Capo Istrias was president.
IN the presence of recent scenes Of
massacre and pillage, the burning of
cahea, and the frightful anguish Chris
liahs We're exposed to and menaced by
1he ooundiess fury of the Mussulmans,
our whole country was torn with remorse
Tor it's own responsibility 1t assumed
iast year to persuade the Cretans to lay
doWn their arms, but the misfortunes
winch followed forbid us again to UNDER
take such a task. Even had we attempt-
ed It, our voice would have been only a
Ieeple echo, and would not have reached
the Cretan people.
"As autonomy would not fulfill the NO.
ole aim OF the powers, 1t is obvious what
must be the situation of the unhappy ISL
anuers from today until the establishment
OF autonomy. If the powers persevered
IN their decisions, in the face of the fore
gong views, then in the name of human
n.y. as well as in the interests of Crete.
the pae1fying of which is the unique OBJ
Ject of the solicitude of the powers. we
40 not hesitale to appeal to them on the
sup1ect OF another measure proposed by
them, namely the recall of our troops.
indeed, II the presence of the foreign
squadrons, and the conviction that they
prevent the landing of Turkish troops
are deemed to render unnecessary the
presence of the Greek fleet in Cretan wa
ters, the presence of the Greek army in
crete is nevertheless shown to be desir-
able from sentiments of humanity and in
the interests of a definite restoration OF
order.
DUTY forbids us to abandon the Gre
tans to the mercy of the Mussulmans
fanaticism and Turkish officials, who
also deliberately and Intentionally shared
IN the aggressive acts of the populace
against Christians
Moreover, If our own troops, which
are within the fullest confidence of the
powers, had received a mandate to pac-
fy the island, their desires and intentions
would have been promptly received with
the most perfect satisfaction. Then, order
being restored, it would be possible to
ascertain the freely expressed desires
of the Cretans for a decision as to their
fate. The sorrows which have regularly
recurred in Crete for many decades not
only profoundly agitate the Hellenic peo-
pie, but interrupt also the social activity
and gravity, disturb our domestic econ
ony and finances of the state. Even if
we admit the possibility of forgetting for
a single instant our community with the
Cretans in religion, race and blood. We
could not in silence allow the great pow
ers to assume that the Greek state is
able longer to resist such shocks.
Therefore, we appeal to the generous
sentiments animatng the powers, and
We beg them to permit the Cretan people
themselves to declare how they desire
to be goyerned''
The new North-west., 1897-03-12
LONG AND SHORT HAUL CLAUSE.
A Decision by the Interstate Conn
Inarte Commission.

Washington, March S.--The interstate
commerce commission today, in an opin-
ion by Commissioner Prouty, announced
it's decision in the matter Of alleged vio-
lation of the fourth, or long and short
haul section Of the act to regulate com
merce, by the Atchison, Topeka & Santa
thereof and others.
This investigation was caused by a rate
war of short duration between various
competing carriers from Chicago to Colo
rado common points, in the course of
which the tariffs in a few days were re
duced on fifth class merchandise from %
cents to go cents, without any correspond
ing reduction in intermediate points.
1t Is held that no disturbance of rates,
secret or open, creates such dissimilarity
of circumstances and conditions under
section 4 as will Justify the violation of
the long and short haul clause without an
order of the commission.
The new North-west., 1897-03-12
EXTRACTS FROM THE REPLY
Strong Appeal In the Name OF .gEs-
tice and Humanity.

tice and Humanity.
Athens, March 9.-The correspondent of
the Associated Press states that the re-
plv of Greece to the powers was finally
drafted this morning and was sent
to the foreign delegations this afternoon.
The cabinet was all night in council, the
members not returning to their homes un-
til after daybreak today. The reply, af-
ter acknowledging the receipt of the con-
fidential notes of the powers, and recos-
nizing the extreme gravity of the possible
results bound up in the situation, pro-
ceeds as follows:
''The government of his majesty, King
George, having examined with closest at
tention the points whereon the great pow
ers are agreed, believes it a duty to sub
init to the powers it's own opinion of the
measures proposed by them, an opinion
which is the outcome of long experience
and profound knowledge of the Cretan
situation.
Moved profoundly by the sentiments
animating the powers and the solicitude
for general peace, the Greek government
will not fail in its duties; because Greece
also has an ardent desire to contribute TO
the maintenance of peace, and to preserve
from complete ruin an island so soreiy
tried and so often decimated. We believe
the proposed autonomy will unfortunate
" fail to respond to the noble intentions
which inspired it, and will suffer the same
fate as many previous unsuccessful eS-
periments in Crete"
The reply refers to six previous insur,
rections in Crete, and argues the unlike
lihood that the present proposals of the
powers will terminate the state of revolu-
tions:
1t continues: Anarchy will ravage the
country, fire and sword in the hands OF
blind fanaticism will decimate people
who do not deserve such a fate. In the
face of such a prospect, our responsibility
would be enormous if we failed earnestly
to urge the powers to restore to Crete
what she already had at the time OF the
enfranchisement of the other Greek prov
The new North-west., 1897-03-12
A PLEA IN BEHALF OF "BlG JIM
AhsoTycd From Conllicity In lit
tie pete's" Murder.

San Francisco March S-A petition is
being circulated among Chinese merch-
ants in behalf of "Big Jim,' who was
forced to leave the city because he SAID
the Sam Yup highbinders intended to
murder him in revenge for the death OF
Little Pete The circular absolves Jim
from completely in Pete's murder, and
urges the highbinders to let him live here
unmolested. Twelve representatives Of
the See Yups, to which Tong Jim belongs.
left this evening for Washington, where
they intend to ask government aid in Sc
curing a remission of the penalties i'm
posed upon their imprisoned relatives in
Chinatown because of the recent reign of
terror, eliminating in several murders.
The new North-west., 1897-03-12
Born ARE READY FOR THE FIGHT.
Fitzsimmons and C1rbett Eager for
the 11Ih of March.


Carson, New, March S.-This mornings
train brought quite a contingent of sport
irg men. A huge banner, flung across
Main street, announcing that John L. Sui
Ivan is going to labor in the interest of an
eastern newspaper, serves to attract
crowd to the depot whenever the train
rolls in.
Work on the arena has progressed rap
idly despite the heavy fan of snow, and ii
is nearly finished.
Fitzsimmons was unusually chirpy,
even for him, and seemed to be in the
highest spirits. Il am feeling simply too
good for any USE he declared as he
thumped himself on the chest Il am fine
and I'd like to fight somebody just for
marbles this morning. | wish this was
the 18th. I would not do thing to that
big fellow across town.
Corbett expressed himself similar to
him. Il am training for the 17th,' he
said "but all the same | am ready to
fight this minute. | want to make myself
plain on one point-that is, if F,itzsimmons
wins, nobody will be more willing to give
him credit for the work than T. I do not
like him, nor one hair in his head but I'll
be the first to congratulate him if he
beats me. However, don't expect to be
called upon to congratulate him - not
much"
The new North-west., 1897-03-12
FiREBUGS ALARM ELLENSBURG.
An $500 Blaze and Numerous Incip-
tent Fires.

Ellensburg, WASH, March Sire was
discovered at 1 O'Clock this morning in e.
T. Barden's secondhand store. The con-
tents We're a total loss, amounting to
about $500; insurance, $4,000. As there had
been no fire IN the store since Saturday
evening, incendiarism Is strongly suspect
ed. Five alarms have been sounded here
the past week, two being for shacks which
certainly had been fired. There have been
a number of tough characters in town,
and it Is generally believed they are the
cause of the fires. Public Indignation is
aroused.
The Johnson case is being vigorously
pushed. Night sessions are being held
and the trial will undoubtedly be con-
cluded by Wednesday.
The new North-west., 1897-03-12
SENATE WORK PARTLY BLOCKED.
Committees Must First Be Filled to
Proceed IntelIigently.

Washington, March 1.-THE probabilities
are that most of the attention of the sem
ate will be given during the present
week for an effort to get its committees
in working shape, and the senate will
adjourn for two or three days at time
without attempting any business of con-
sequence
No legislation can be attempted with
the house not in session, but there are
two or three treaties that could be con-
sidered.
The arbitration treaty is one of these.
1t has been reported to the senate, but
it is understood that Senator Davis. who
is chairman of the committee, does not
feel free to proceed with the treaty un-
til the committee contains its full mem
bership Any nominations sent in by the
president, will. of course, be considered
The new North-west., 1897-03-12
BUSY DAY FOR SECRETARY GAGE.
Calls From Senator's, COnGTessmele
and other High Officials.

Washington March S.-Secretary Gage
had an exceedingly busy day, receiving
senators, members of the house and other
high government officials. The civil ser
vice commissioners called just before noon
to pay their respects.
Attorney General McKenna's time was
entirely taken up by callers.
Assistant Secretary of the Treasury
Hamln will probably remain in office Un
til the new secretary familiarizes himself
with important matters pending.
Ex-Attorney General Harmon intro
duced his successor, Joseph McKenna, to
the supreme court today. Harmon pre-
sented Mckenna's commission. The chief
justice said: I'VE extend a cordial well
come to the incoming attorney general,
and at the same time express our high re-
gard and best wishes for his predecessor
The new North-west., 1897-03-12
A PRiNCELY ANONYMOUS GIFT.
Half n Million to the University COL
1ege Hospital.

London, March S.-The University College
hospital is the beneficiary of the most prince
ly individual gift thus far announced as a rec
ognition of the queens jubilee year The gift
takes the form of a cash donation of half
million dollars, which is to be expended in
doubling the present capacity of the hospital
and which institution, when the extension has
been completed, will cover entire block
bounding four streets. Apart from it's munif1-
cence the most extraordinary feature of the
gift is that 1t is anonymous. Three persons
only are acquainted with the identity of the
donor. These Governor Sondeman of the
Bank of England in which institution the en-
tire amount of the gift has been deposited; !;
the president of the board of trustees of the
hospital and Alfred Waterhouse of the Royal
academy, eminent architect who has been
designated by the donor to prepare the plans
for the hospital extension. The three gentle
men named have, it is said pledged themselves
not to reveal the name of the donor during his
lifetime.
The new North-west., 1897-03-12
WANT CHEAPER FARE TO ALASKA.
Six Hundred Miners and PrOsDectOrs
Hold u Meeting at Senttle.

Seattle, WASH. March g. - About GOO
miners and prospectors, advance guard of
the Yukon, gathered here from this and
other sound cities, held a meeting today
for the purpose of devising a way of pro-
curing cheaper transportation from Seat
tie to Dyea, the head of navigation, than
is offered by the steamship companies. Ii
a $40 and SIS passenger and 81 per ton
freight rate to Dyea can not be had, it is
proposed to charter steamer.
1t is estimated that fully a thousand
men will sail from Seattle to Alaska, nine
tenths going to the Yukon, between the
18th and 25th of the present month
The new North-west., 1897-03-12
PARIS BELLE CASE ARGUMENT
l.. Il. Duff Opens For the Nelson &
Fort Shepard.

Victoria, B. c., March 8.-Argument te-
fore the full court in the Paris Belle ap-
peal was continued today, l.. P. Duff open
ing for the Nelson & Fort Sheppard. His
line, in the preliminary remarks, was that
the Paris Belle mine location was not
valid because there was no vein within
the location. The British Columbia min
eral law, he argued contemplated that in
quartz claims there must be discovery of
a continuous body of minera1-bearing
rock, with walls separating it from the
country rock His argument continues
tomorrow.
The new North-west., 1897-03-12
sNOWsLlDE AT THE DAILY MINE
Disaster VIII Suspend Operations
for several Weeks.

Salt Lake, March S.-A special to the Trib-
une from Park City. Utah, says: Search was
continued today in the snowside at the DAILY
mine and at o'clock the body of Joseph Zuc-
ca was taken out. He had been pushed out
against the boiler house. 200 feet from where
he slept. His body was buried under bank
of snow 80 feet deep. The disaster will cause
suspension of operations al the DAILY mine for
several weeks, in order to make the necessary
repairs. The snowfall In the camp is the heav-
lest that has been known for 10 years.
The new North-west., 1897-03-12
DoLPH is DYING.
Submitted Yesterday t0 the Amputn-
ton of His Left Leg.

Portland, Or, March 5. = Ex-United
States Senator John Dolph today had his
left leg amputated just above the knee,
and tonight he lies in a very critical con-
dition. IT is feared he will not survive the
shock of the operation. A few days ago
sore appeared on Mr. Dolph's leg. 1t
soon became very troublesome. and today
the physicians decided it was case of
uric acid poisoning, and that the only
hope for his recovery was through ampu-
tation.
Mr.. Dolph had been slightly i'll for some
tine He has long been sufferer from
diabetes. Recently sores broke out on his
foot and leg, and Saturday gangrene set
in It is feared he will not survive the
night.
The new North-west., 1897-03-12
ONE SOLUTION OF THE TROUBLE.
Place Prince George at the Head of
the Government of Crete.

London March There is no doubt
says the Athens correspondent of the
Times, that If Prince George of Greece
were placed at the head of an autonomous
Cretan government with the title of
prince the whole Greek nation and the
Cretans would willingly accept the pro-
posal of the powers and the Greek troops
would be withdrawn.
"Such a scheme, therefore, says the
correspondent, fought not to be rejected
without the gravest reasons. The Cretans
are suspicious of the promises of Europe
and firmly believe that there is no other
course open other than union with Greek
or Turkish rule, but doubtless IL a choice
was offered to them their preference
would be for autonomy under Greek
prince
The new North-west., 1897-03-12
ON RACE TRACKS EAST AND WEST.
A Day With the Runners at sRR
Francisco and New Orleans.

San Francisco, March Silk furlongs--
Sweet William won, Altamax second,
Siegfried third. Time, 1:18h.
Three and half furlongs-St. Phillip
won Jim Brownell second, Swanhl,l
third. Time, :444
Mile and an eighth-Morte Fonse Won.
Perseus second; Can't Dance third. Time,
1:591a.
Mile and a sixteenth, the Gunst stakes,
value s150O-Salvable won, Cash Day Sec
ond, Salvation third. Time, 1:5012
One mile, selling-Double Quick Won
Judge Denny second, Collins third. Time,
46
Six furlongs-David won, Summer Time
second, Midlight third; time, 1:17h.
At New Orleans.
New Orleans, March S.-Seven furlongs
-Sauterne won, Jim Hogg second Flea
nor Mac third. Time, 1864.
Four fuIlongs-Sly Fox won, Van Ant
werp second, George T. Todd third. Time,
:53M.
Mile and 20 yards-Domingo won, Dave
Pulsifer second, Jack the Jew third Time,
:53
Seven furlongs-Sharon won, the Pluto
crat second, imp. Paladin third. Time,
1 49,
Seven furlongs-Little Matt won, Harry
Lee second, Harry third. Time, 1867
Six furlongs-Ollean won, Alkiris Sec
ond, Mollie Gallan third. Time, 1:2lh.
The new North-west., 1897-03-12
BRIEF SESSION AT VICTORIA
Members Attended the Funeral of
Hon. 4. G. Richards.

Victoria. B. c., March S.-The legislature
was hardly in session 20 minutes today,
adjournment being taken to allow the
members to attend the funeral of the
late Hon. A. N. Richards, once lieutenant
governor of the province.
Premier Turner paid a short tribute to
the dead man, who was the last of the
members of the old executive council of
Canada in decentralization days, when
in 1863 and 1864 he sat in that body by vir-
tue of being solicitor general of upper
Canada, now Ontario.
The attendance at the funeral was i'm
mense, including judges of the supreme
court and members of the house and all
the leading officials.
The new North-west., 1897-03-12
CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOROR RATES.
Round Trip $51 to the San Francisco
Convention.

Chicago, March S.-The western roads
have reached an agreement regarding
the handling of Christian Endeavor bus-
ness to San Francisco next July. No
decentralization in rates in consequence of
it is now feared The rate agreed to for
the occasion is, round trip, $51, or consid-
erably less than a one way rate.
The new North-west., 1897-03-12

spondent found the people greatly stirred
up over the trouble, as, indeed, the whole
Occur d'Alenes are. The rioters include
many leading citizens, United States
deputy marshal and a number of militia
men among them. Some of their friends
claim the meeting was not the Junior
Order of American Mechanics, but a pub
lie meeting, although the correspondent
found no one who would tell how the
meeting was called.
The new North-west., 1897-03-12
MADE 1T WARM FOR KID LAVsGNE


Philadelphia, March s.-"Kd'' Lavigne.
lightweight champion, had decidedly in
terestng six round go tonight with Char
ley Mcl<eever of this city The latter's
height and weight over LaVigne gave
him a decided advantage, and he reached
Lavigne hard and often during the mill
Only in the fifth did Layigne seem to be
the better, and then he knocked Mckeev.
er down. He was up in a moment and al
it. The last round also was Mckeeverts
as his opponent missed all his swings. Nc
decision was rendered,
The new North-west., 1897-03-12
PASSAGE WAS MOST TEMpEsTUous.
Steamship ST. Louis Encountered
Fierce and Constant Gales.

Steamship ST. Louis Encountered
Fierce and Constant Gales.
New York. March 7.-When the Ameri-
can line steamship ST. Louis arrived this
afternoon from Southampton she report
ed the passage was the most tempestuous
she had ever had. Fresh gales blew from
the southwest and northwest during the
two days out, when she logged respect
lively AIS and $40 knots.
The wind increased to heavy gale
from the southwest and blew without
cessation for go hours. During this time
there were terrific squalls and extremely
high sWells.
The new North-west., 1897-03-12
BIG HOTEL AT RODEO BURNED.
Structure in IL Boom Town Which
Cost NIFTY THOUSAND Dollars.

Plnola, Cal, March 1.-THE big hotel at
Rodeo was burned to the ground tonight
About $40 the place was seen to be in
flames. There is no fire department at
Rodeo and the few inhabitants of taat
town could only watch the building burn,
The hotel was completely destroyed, but
was unoccupied. 1t cost probably $4,000.