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EEIFEC7IJE PROTECTION.

Protection is an admirable thing so
long as it does not protect against
the interests of some individual
who is engaged in protected industry.
When it does it makes difference.
In applying the principles Of protec-
ton, as we'll as everything else, it
makes considerable difference 'whose
OK is gored." This was forcibly called
to mind the other day, when proml-
nent wool grower, who has always
clamored for an almost prohibltiYe
dpty on wool in order that the
American market might be retained to
the American grower of wool, in other
words, to protect the American growers
from competition with the ''pauper"
sheep raisers of Australia, denounced
the populist legislature of Washington
for passing the quarantine law, that
excludes the Oregon sheep raisers
from the ranges in Washington and
also from the markets of the Sound
cities.
We are not in sympathy with the
law, for it must be detrimental to the
interests of many Wasco and Sherman
county sheepmen. Still we must con-
fess that the Washington legislature
had as good right to pass this measure
of protection to its sheep raisers and
farmers as has the national congress
to pass law protecting the American
wool growers from the competitor OF
foreign wool raisers: and least OF all
should those who have clamored for
protection the loudest complain at
this action of the Washington law
makers.
The quarantine law of Washington,
if strictly enforced, will effectually ex-
clude Oregon sheep from the summer
ranges of that state, thus protecting
the farmers along the mountains from
the encroachment of large bands OF
sheep upon the ranges adjacentto their
farms, hence is a protection to their
sipfant industries" Too, it will to
great extent exclude Oregon mutton
from the markets of the Sound cities,
hence is protection to the Washing
ton sheep raiser, since it excludes his
most formidable competition, thus
giving him a monopoly of the home
market.
The action of the Washington legis-
lature is but the carrying out OF our
national policy of protection, applied
to local territory. Though conducted
on a small scale. it is forcible demon
stration of the real principles ofprotec-
tion, and will have the same effect in
three ways, as prohibitive duty has
when enacted by the nation. First, it
works as an effective protection to the
Washington mutton raisers against
competition and gives them monopoly
of the home market; second, it will
raise the price of mutton to the Wash
ington consumer, since the demand
for mutton can only be supplied by the
home product; and third, it deprives
the mountain counties of Washington
of certain revenues they have hereto
fore derived from taxing trancient
sheep. 1t is a forcible demonstration
of the workings of protection, brought
directly home, we are sorry to say, to
those who are the firmest advocates OF
the theory.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1897-04-17
CHANDLER'S SCHEME.
He Would Take Charge Of
Armor Plate Plants.
SOLD TRUST FUNDS
The Defunet Globe Savings Bank
Speeulated on Illinois Uni
versity Bonds.
East Omaha in Danger of Being NJ ovc';
Into Iowa-High Water Mark Has
Been Reached at VicksburG--
Remains of General
Grant Removed.

WASHINGTON, April Ex-senator
Chandler today introduced bills en-
powering the secretary of the navy to
take possession of the armor plants OF
the Bethlehem and Carnegie COM
pa1ies. There are two bills. ore ap-
plying to each institution, the provi-
sions being the same in both. Senator
Chandler says it is contemplated that
only the Bethlehem works be taken,
unless in case. OF necessity.
The principal section of the bill
authorizes and directs the secretary of
the navy to forthwith take possession
cf such land, buildings ard machinery
as constitute the armor- making plants
of the two companies. He is directed
to "hold and use such land, buildings
and machinery for period of time suf-
ficient to enable said secretary to man.
ufacture at the works embraced in
said plant or such proportion as he
may see fit armor-plate necessary for
the completion of the battle-ships Ala
DaInd, Illl0OiS anu w lScOuSlH, uOW LII
process of construction for the United
States, and thereafter to return the
possession of said land, buildings and
machinery to said Bethlehem Iron
Company to be held by said company
as its own property as if the taking
hereby authorized had not been made,
and the aforesaid. taking, holding and
using of said land, building and ma
chinery by said secretary for the pur-
pose named, shall be deemed taking
thereof, for the public use of the United
States under obligation to make just
compensation therefor in accordance
with the fifth amendment to the con-
stitution."
The bills provide for the adjudica-
tion of any claims against the govern
ment by the court of claims, whose
judgment in the case shall be final.
These measures are the sequel to the
recent effort of the navy department to
secure bids from the Carnegie and
Bethlehem works for armor plate with
in the rate specified by congress, $500
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A Jefferson Dinner

WASHINGTON, April I3.-The 154th
anniversary of Jefferson's birthday was
celebrated tonight at the Metropolitan
hotel by subscription dinner given
under the auspices of the National AS
sociation of Democratic Clubs. The
first celebration of the anniversary OF
Jefferson's birth occurred at the same
hostelry, then known as the Indian
Queen, Jackson was the guest of honor,
and the occasion was made memorable
by the presence of Vice-PresidenL John
C. Calhoun and other democratic lead
ers of that day. Tonight W. j. Bryan,
the late democratic candidate for pres
ident, was the guest of honor. SEN
ators, representatives and other con-
spicuous characters in the councils Of
the democratic party were present.
Many OF them were from distance.
Mr.. Bryan was greeted with a lusty
cheer as he entered the hall. The
menu was carefully prepared, and was
similar to such dinner as might have
been served during Jefferson's days.
The dishes were all American crea-
tions, and each course, as far as posi-
hle, represented one section OF the
country.
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sumed the offensive, cut up the Turk
ish detachment, captured Is mules, a
convoy of provisions and a large guam
tity of ammunition. and made prison
ers of - Turks.
After this success the Greeks ad-
vanced to Kipuri, on the road to
Grevuo, and threatened TO cut COM
muuicaLion off the Turkish central
force at Elassona with Janina. Turkish
headquarters in Albania. In all the
skirnlishes and fighting since crossing
the frontier, the Greeks have lost ouly
five men killed and 10 wounded.
Fresh troops continue to arrive here
from the south. "A third brigade wa;
formed today to assist in the defense
of the frontier. The enthusiasm of the
troops is unabated.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1897-04-17
DANIEL W. VOORHEES,.


The "Tall Sycamore of the Wabash"
Is no more. The talented Hoosier
st,tesman died at his home in Wash.
iugton City last Saturday, and thus
ended one of the most brilliant careers
known to the present time. The ex-
senator entered public life as United
states marshal in 1854. and has been
in public life almostcontinuouIy since,
his term as.U. S. Senator having ter
minated on the 4th of last month. He
was elected to congress in 1861 and re-
presented his district in the lower
bonse continuously, with the ex-
ception of one session, until 1877 when
he was appointed senator to NIL the
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.FAIRPLAY FOR CUBANS
President Mckinley Will See
That They Get 1t.
TORE UP THE FLAG
Spanish Soldiers Raid a Plantation
and Vent Their Anger on
the Stars and Stripes.
SpauldIng Tries to Secure the Universit
of Illinois Against Loss Mississippi
River still Rising at Omaha.

NEW YORK, April 15.-A Tribune
dispatch from Washington says:
The policy of the administration IN
reference to Cuba is not likely to be
criticised as was that of its predecessor
on the score of Indifference to the
rights of American citizens. Secre-
tary Sherman, unlike Olney, will see
to it that Imprisonment of suspects en-
titled 10 the protection of the United
States for an indefinite period is no long
er indulged in by Spanish officials in
Cuba, HE will even go further and make
it plain to the Spanish authorities that
they cannot, in the closing of the 10th
century, be permitted to carry on war
on principles widely divergent from
modern civilization. In short. notice
has been served on the Spanish govern
ment-informally as yet, but still in
unmistakable terms-that this govern
ment recognizes state of civil war on
the island OF Cuba which demands q
treatment of prisoners taken in action
by either side somewhat different from
that which seems to have been ac
corded them thus far.
The immediate cause OF this notice
being served on the Spanish govern
ment was, of course, the capture of Gu
ban General Rivera and the rumor
that he would be forthwith tried by
drumhead court-martial and shot.
The president, Immediately after the
news of the fate in store for the pris-
oner was received, directed Secretary
Sherman to draw up protest against
the contemplated action of General
Weyler. Upon second consideration,
however, the protest took less formal
shape. Instead of being delivered to
the Spanish minister in writing, Senor
de LONE was sent for by the secretary
of state and informed as to the views
of the administration in the matter.
This protest, it is assumed, was no less
explicit than that which Secretary
Sherman had previously drafted. AT
any rate it had it's effect, for General
Rivera is still living.
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sPAULDING HAS ASSIGNED
Makes Over Assets to. University of Illinois
Trustees.

CHICAGO, April ID. Charlas w.
Spaulding ex-presideut of the Globe
Savings bank, and ex-treasure of the
University of Illinois, has made a
voluntary assignment to the Univer-
sity trustees of reality and bond Sec
urities approximating 100000. Some
of the bonds conveyed are now in the
hauds of Receiver Leman, of the Globe
Sayings bank, and desperate fight
will be waged by depositros of the bank
to prevent them from going to the
university.
Criminal proceedings are not to be
brought against the former treasure
by the trustees unless they cannot be
indemnified for the money and bonds
used by Spaulding. But suits are to be
begun against the First National bank,
the Northwestern National bank,
and the Metropolitan National bank to
recover s242, 900 of the bonds hypothe-
Gated or sold to these institutions by
Spauldina personally or through
brokers'
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TACOMA, WASH, April 14.-Three
bears escaped from their inclosure at
Point Defiance Park April l, and have
since been roaming at large in the
woods of the park, eluding all attempts
at capture. Yesterday Keeper Roberts
came across them, when they attacked
and chased him, even following him
into the house, when he shot two, cap
turing the third alive. 1t is supposed
hunger had made them desperate.
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La Granda's Flood.

LA GRANDE, April l4.-Deal canyon
poured out a large volume of water
last night, and by o'clock that part
of town around Depot street was under
water. Men and teams were put to
work, and the water was soon confined
to the channel, but the sewer was un-
able to carry it off, and it was but
a short time until the sidewalks, out
buildings, ETC., were afioat in the vic
unity of the Methodist Episcopal church
South, and down to the Hotel Foley.
Nearly all of the cellars in the business
portion of the city are full of water,
while good sized stream is flowing
between the railway tracks and Jeffer'
sOn aVanue
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One Wasco county wool raiser is
satisfied with McKinley's administra-
tion so far. He had been holding his
last years clip, but has sold it now
and has the shining twenties in his
pochet. We are pleased to note that
one has been found who is satisfied
with the administration.
The combined powers of Europe
were unable to check the love for
blood among the Greeks and Turks,
anu those people have gone to fighting
in real earnest. Now il the powers
will just keep their hands off. the
Eastern question will soon be settled,
and the unspeakable Turk will be
taught that he cannot murder Chris
tians and go unpunished.
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vacancy caused by the death of Senator
Morton. In the senate he was at once
recognized as the leader of his party,
aud here his ability as debator was
most striking. As an orator he had
few equals, and as a statesman he had
no superiors during his time. Mr..
Voorhees, Was "A years of age when he
died, and having given 43 years OF his
life to the service of his country is en-
titled to be numbered among its great
eat men
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toff lake, and this, with the aid OF n
strong north wind, is sending an i'm
mense volume of water against the
dikes at the lake's lower end. The
east shore OF the lake is gradually Civ
ing way under the @ash of the waves.
The lake has risen two feet in IL hours
and another foot will enable it to estab-
lish iuncture with the river over the
east bank.
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Dogs OF War Almost Free.

LONDON, April, 1.-THE Evening
News this afternoon publishes dis
patch from its special correspondence
Athens saying the Turkish govern
ment has formally informed the Greek
government that any further raid ot
irregulars into Turkish territory will
be regarded by Turkey as declaration
of war upon the part of Greece.
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Nominated by Mckinley.

WASHINGTON, April 1.-THE presi.
dent today sent the following nomina-
tions to the senate:
State-James B. Angel, of Michi'
gan, to be minister to Turkey; George
N. West, of the District of Columbia,
consul at Pictou, N. S.
Ward. E. Meikeljohn, of Neb-
raska, to be assistant secretary of war.
Commissioners of the District of Col
umbia-John B. Wight and John D.
Ross.
Treasuay-John D. Cunningham, oi
Idaho, assayer of the United States as
say Office at Boise City, Idaho.
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Caught in n Belt

INDEPENCE, Or, April 1+.-J. E.
Shinn, electrician for the Independence
Electric Light Company, about 10 a.
m. today was adjusting the dynamo,
when his left arm was caught between
the big belt and the revolving pulley,
throwing him over the dynamo; and on
the opposite of the belt from where he
was standing, His arm was broken
above the elbow, the fracture extend
ing down into the elbow joint. He also
sustained severe bruises in the side
and back, but no internal injuries.
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LATEST SPANISH OUTRAGE.
Estate Near Encicrujada Raided and
American Flag Destroyed.

American Flag Destroyed.
NEW YORK, Abril 15.-A Herald
dispatch from Sagna Grande via. Key
West, says a report has just reached
there of an outrage perpetrated neal
the town of Encicrujada, by Spanish
troops. who destroyed the property
owned by the wife of the British vice.
consul, Mr.. Harris, of Sagua Grande,
and tore up an American flag which
the manager of the estate, George
Harris, who is an American citizen,
had draped over his bed.
The estate of Mrs Harris. called La
Palma, is about two miles from En-
cicrujada. The troops broke open the
doors and removed articles of value.
Finding the flag in the managers bed
room, the soldiers carried it out with
many epithets and tore it into bits.
Being satisfied with their vengance on
the bit of bunting, in the absence OF
its owner. they departed.
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Ex-senator voorhees,, Funeral.

TERRE HAUTE, Ind, April 15.-The
funeral of ex-senator Daniel w.
Voorhees, took place this afternoon
from St. Stephens Episcopal church,
Rev. John E. Sulger, rector, officiating.
This is the church in which voorhees,
was confirmed number of years ago,
and which he attended when here.
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SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, April 15.-The
state senate today adopted resolution
providing for the appointment of
special commission of five to investi-
gate the reported misappropriations of
funds of the university of Illinois by
ex-Treasurer Spaulding.
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ENTIRELY WRONG.

In appointing the bimetallic COM
mission, the president says to the sill
YER people: "You think au interna-
tional agreement is simple thing. Go
to Europe and make one. .'-Oregonian.
AS usual the Oregonian is entirely
wrong in its assumptions. The silver
men have never thought that an in
ternational agreement was a "simple
thing" but on the contrary, they have
contended it was an impossibility, as
Senator Mitchell would put it ''as i'm
possible as a railroad to the planet
Mars" The "international a yreement"
heresy was an invention of the gold
standard people, resorted to in their
national platform for the purpose OF
catching votes for the gold-standard
candidate. Their reference to inter-
national agreement in that platform
was as follows:
"We are opposed to the free coinage
of silver, except by international
agreement with the leading CONNER
cial nations of the world, which we
pledge ourselves to promote"
On the other hand, the silver men in
convention both at st. Louis and
Chicago demanded the 'free and un-
limited coinage of silver without wait
ing for the aid or consent of any other
nation" They recognized the fallacy
of asking other nations to aid us in
creating a financial system for this
government, and declared in favor of
independent action, which they then
believed and are now convinced is the
only possible method by which bi.
metalism can be restored.
But the gold-standard advocates
sprung the international hoodoo: it was
a child of their own creation; they
must be responsible for its existence.
and must shoulder the blame of the
failure which can only result from the
commission President Mckinley has
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AS IMPENDING DANGER.

Whenever majority of the people
of any country became debtors or ten
ants, they lose to great extent,
their patriotism and love OF
country. and become as it were, surfs
instead ofcitizens. Home and indepen-
dence instill patriotism, while the lack
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stereson Is NoncommittaI.

BLOOMINGTON, ILL.,, April 13.-Ex-
Vice-President SteYeson, when seen
in regard to his appointment as one of
the commissioners to an international
monentary conference, refused to dis
cuss his appointment or the scope of
the commission. He said he has not
yet received official notice, and when
he did he could not talk.
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Lowlands Are Flooded.

BRAINERD, MinD., April 15.-The
Mississippi river at this point has over.
flowed its banks, and all the lowlands
on either side are covered with water
from three to ten feet deep. The river
rose seven inches last night and is ris.
ing fast today. 1t is within a foot OF
the high-water mark.
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sale of Wool.

HEPPNER, April 1.-Two clips OF
wool were sold here Monday one for
: cents and the other for 81 cents.
This wool was sold on the sleeps
back, and will be delivered in ay.
The same clips last season brought 81
and Z cents. Frank Lee, of San
Francisco, was the purchaser.
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MISSING BONDS LOCATED.
First National Bank of Chicago Holds
Part of Them.

Part of Them.
CHICAGO, April 13-The disappear
ance of S400, 1000 endowment bonds of
the university of Illinois caused a
general scanning of securities held by
different banking institutions in this
city, and it has been discovered that
the First National bank has in its
vaults nearly 100000 of the bonds.
Some of these bonds were sold out
right to the hank, and others are held
as collateral for loans made to Spauld-
ing. Another national bank is said to
hold some of the bonds.
On Saturday, April 8, the last busi-
ness day before the failure of the Globe
Sayings bank, Herbert Skinner,
Spaulding's private secretary, drew
SIS 900 from the Globe Savings bank
and deposited it in the Northwestern
bank to Spau1ding's private account.
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The Paris Exposition.

WASHINGTON, April 1.-The presi-
dent today sent a message to congress
urging it to make suitable provision
for adequate representation of the
United States at the Paris exposition.
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Floods in the South.

'VICKsBURG, Miss, April 13.-Today
the gauge registers 51.35, rise Of 4.1O
in "a hours, the highest water ever
known.
Information received today is dis
couraging. The fine plantations at
Brunswick are all under water Boats
are wanted everywhere to rescue peo-
pie and save stock. All hope of saving
the levee is abandoned. The levee
from the delta up 20 Duckport, O dis
tance of eight miles, is causing much
anxiety. 1t will hold to 80 feet on the
gauge here, which will be reached in
As hours. The SuDfiower and Deer
creek sections are going under deeper
and 6aanar
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River stIII RisInr.

OMAHA, Neb., April l5.-Twenty
more families have been driven from
their houses in East Omaha by the
encroaching waters of Cutoff lake. A
steady current is sent in through Cut
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Removal of General Grants Remains.

NEW YORK, April 13.-The work of
unsealing the steel casket in the tenn
porary tomb of General Grant was
finished tonight, and everything is in
readiness for the removal of the body
TO the crypt of the new tomb. The
time for the removal is still kept secret.
The sarcophagus is all ready for the
reception of the coffin containing the
body. The great lid, Weighing ton,
has been raised by means of a derrick
three feet above the sarcophagus
proper, so that the coffin can be slid
into the hollowed-out portion.
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INVASION or MACEDONIA.
Greeks have Lost but Twenty Men Killed
and Wounded.

and Wounded.
LAR1ssA, April l4.-Trustworthy re-
ports received here yesterday confirm
the statements that the Greek irregu-
lars have captured Baltino, in Mace
donia. The Turks lost 40 men killed.
The insurgent chief, Davelis, occupied
a strong position in the mountains
near Krania. His force was later at
tackled by Turkish battalion from
Valimisti, but the Turks were repulsed
with severe loss. The Greeks then as
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Won cou1d look

If you could look
ahead afew months
and see what was
coming from those
spells of weakness,
loss of appetite,
wasting of fl sh
a nd energy you
wouldn't wait for
disease S e to get a
! grip on you. You
! would begin right
away to tone up
your constitution
with DIR. Pierce's
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ALB ANY, N. Y. April lathe
Greater New York charter win pass
tho senate over Mayor strong's veto
"a to 10.