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The times., 1897-03-28
NJ 'KINLEY'S HIGH AMBITION
Would Increase the Empire of
the Republic BY Annexation.
LOOKS TO HAWAII AND CUBA
He Would Be the First Repu bIican
President Under Whose Regime
Territorial Expansion Had Taken
Place-Republican Senator'S Would
Come From the Sandwich Islands.

Is the Mckinley Administration to be
signalized by the annexation OF two indie
pendent republics to the Union? Persons
near to the new President and among his
most intimate advisers say that is the
hope and expectation of the Adrninistra-
ton. The President desires, according
TO these friends, to add to the achieve
ment OF restoring prosperity TO his country
by Himalayan tariff, the greater one Of
extending the empire Of the republic.
1t is an interesting fact that, If John
sons Administration be considered Demo
cratic-and 1t was SO regarded by the
Republican party at the time-no Federal,
Wbig or Republican President has ever
so extended the area Of the republic.
All expansions of American authority over
new territories have come under Demo
cratic administrations. JEFFERSON brought
US the vast domain Of Louisiana, stretch
ing from the headwaters OF the Yellow
stone to the delta of the great Mississippi;
Monroe added the Floridas; Polk vel
coined the Lone star republic to the Union
and conducted the war with Mexico which
gave us Alta, California, New Mexico, and
their dependencies from the Pacific to
the Rockies; under Pierce the oregon
boundary dispute was settled, and the
Gadsden purchase gave us the territory
beyond the ella And Andrew Johnson,
the President that the Republican Con-
gress sought to impeach, added TO the
United States the vast Alaskan domain
IL Mr. Mckinley added Hawaii and Cuba
to the Union he would rank with the great
aSt op Win pvt
ed the American power, and any criticism
Of the failure Of his domestic policies would
be obscured in history by the territorial
aggrandizenents effected by him. At least
this Ia the view of some Of the persons
nearest to nim. ar
1t is regarded as quite possible that both
Hawaii and Cuba and perhaps also the
Danish West Indies will be annexed dur
ing the first half of the Administration.
But tits not tosbe inferred that any rad
ical policy will be adopted There is no
talk OF armed intervention, or even Of
diplomatic bluffing with Spain regarding
Cuba. The island is expected TO estab-
lish its own independence just as Texas
did, and then to enter the Union by the
simple form of application and accept
ance.
OF course, Hawaii will come first, and
in the opinion Of a leading member of the
House Foreign Affairs Committee the
Hawaiian republic may be an integral
part of the Union before the end OF the
special session. The Hawaiian govern
nent is prepared to present its application
at any time that there is promise Of fayora-
bic consideration, and in the present tern-
Der of the Senate and House there seems
no reason to doubt the prompt acceptance
of the tender of sovereignty over theislands
of the mid-Pacific.
The Hawaiian precedent, once estab-
lished, is relied upon to make the way
The times., 1897-03-28
VACANCIES TO BE FILLED
Delay in the Organization of Sen
ate Standing Committees.
Present DisOrganized Conditions
Likely to Continue Until One OF
the Steering Committees Yield.

Many of the committees Of the Senate
are badly disorganized by the delay in fill
| ing vacancies. Some Of them lack quorurns
for the transaction Of business, and others
Z are wholly without Democratic member
| ship. But nothing can be done until the
Senate steering committees get together
and agree as TO just what shall be done.
There are three courses that the Re
puhlicans have a majority of all commit
tees, name successors to the retiring silver
Republicans, and that the remaining
silver Republicans be considered as Demo-
Gratis; that the Demoeratic-silver RepubIi-
can combination proposed By Cannon Of
Utah be made effective. and that the pres
ent status be maintained by filling every
existing vacancy with a Senator of ex-
actly the same political affiliations as the
man whose retirement oecasioned the va
canCy.
This last course is the one that will in all
probability be pursued, although there may
be some delay before either Of the party
steering committees viii be ready to yield
its claim 10 control majority Of the com
nittecs. The silver Republicans are most
anxious for reorganization, for they de
L
secretary Of the senate.
The vacancies existing in the more inn
portant committees OF the Senate are as
follows:
Finance One Republican. one Democrat
Appropriations Three Democrats.
Agriculture One Democrat.
Civil Service-Tyvo Democrats, one Silver
Republican.
Claims One Republican.
Coast Defenses- One Silver Republican
twas chairman two Democrats.
Commerce One Silver Republican.
District Of ColUmbia-O One Democrat
Education and Labor one Democrat
Fisheries Three Democrats
Foreign ReiatiOns-o Republican twas
chairmanl.
Immigration-on one Democrat, one Silver
Republican.
Indian Affairs One Democrat
Interstate Commerce Democrat.
Irrigation One Democrat, one PopulisG
Judiciary Three Democrats, one Repub-
liean.
Military Affairs One Democrat.
NayaIAffairs-On One Republican, two Dem
ocrats, one Silver Republican.
Pacific Railroads-One Democrat.
Pensions-Three Democrats.
PostOffices and POstrOads-FOW Dem
ocrats (being the entire Democratic mem
bershipD, one Silver Republican. This
committee has not u quorum for the trans
action OF business.
Privileges and EleCtiOns-One Repub-
lican twas chairmanl, two Democrats.
Public Buildings and GToundS-Two DEM
ocrats, one Silver Republican
Public LandS-One Silver Republican twas
chairman. one Democrat
Revolutionary ClaimS-One Democrat
twas chairmanl, one Republican.
Rules-0ne Republican.
Territories-Three Democrats, one Silver
Republican.
Congressional Library-Two Democrats
(being the entire Democratic membership
International ExpositiOn-Two Republic
ans, two Democrats
National Banks-One Silver Republican.
The times., 1897-03-28

upon a plan for the distribution Of patron
age in his State. Col. Buck has been men
toned as the next official representative
from this Governmental the Mikado scourt
He is strongly backed for the place and
his chances for securing the mission are re-
garded as more than good.
Col. Buck is also said to be anxious to
have W. a Pledger, of Georgia, appointed
to Kingston, Jamaica. Although Pledger
is colored man, it is said that his appoint
ment would be highly acceptable to the
party organization of his State.
Major Charles w. watkins, of Grand
Rapids, who is one of the candidates for
Third Assistant Postmaster General has
a record, and an uncommon one at that.
He was the first Republican officer who re-
tired from office after the election OF Grover
Cleveland as President in 1884 Watkins
was Arthur's collector OF internal revenue
in his district, and on the 4th of March,
1885, he went to the telegraph office In
his home city and promptly prepared the
folio wing telegram:
To Grover Cleveland, Washington, D. c..
l hereby resign the office of collector, to
take effect on receipt Of this dispatch.
To the victors belong the spoils.
G. W. WATKINS.
The President promptly accepted the t ele
graphic resignation, but from that time to
this the Democrats of Ma jor Watkins home
city have had a very wholesome regard
for the one Republican brave enough to
surrender public office and private snap
at the same time
Senator Thomas G. Platt made another
visit to the White House during the after
noon, and remained with the President
for some time, but what transpired be-
tween the easy boss and the Chief EX
ecutive could not he learned. 1t is under
stood, however, that Mr.. Platt's call was
for the purpose of recommending Prof.
Andrew d. White as minister TO Berlin.
Senator Thomas C. Platt called on Presi-
dent Mckinley yesterday afternoon, and
was given positive assurance that Prof.
Andrew D. White would be nominated as
ambassador to Germany.
The times., 1897-03-28
AN EXPOSITION ON WHEELS.
Unique Exhibit Train Designed tC
Tour the Country.

An exposition on wheels is the latest
creation of company of enterprising New
Workers. It is also to be known as the
United States Trades Exposition, in Transit,
and is nothing more nor less than gen
uine exhibition of mechanical arts on a
train of cars that will tour the country
from New York to San Francisco and
touch the principal cities of the North and
West from spring until autumn.
Arrangements for the unique affair ar q
rapidly being brought to close, and the
train will doubtless start on its long trip
by the middle of May. Already the train
is attracting widespread att tention and
crowds are flockins 10 the place where
it is being built to look at it. There will
be ten vestibuled cars, with aisIes dow n
either side. In the middle of the cars the
space will be utilized by exhibitors. There
will be all the wonders of great trades
exposition as seen in stationary events,
reproduced and added to in miniature.
A genuine exposition is something that
only happens in the larger cities, and sell
dom at that. The travelling exposition
will visit all the cities OF consequence in
the country and remain from one TO seven
days, as the size OF the place warrants
OF course the scheme, as in the case of
other commercial expositions, is intended
for advertising purposes for manufacturers
and dealers. For that rea son admission will
be free, but the people will reap the benefit
of one of the most novel undertakings ever
la uncbed in this country.
The times., 1897-03-28
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

BY LOCAL APP Ms, as they can
not go to the seat OF the disease Catarrh
is blood or constitutional disease, and
in order to cure it you must take internal
remedies. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken
internally, and acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces. Halls Catarrh Cure
is not quack medicine. ft was prescribed
by one of the best physician in this country
for years. and is a regular prescription.
1t Is composed OF the best tonics known,
combined with the best blood purifiers,
acting directly on the mucous surfaces.
The perfect combination of the two IN
gradients is what produces such wonder
full results In curing Catarrh. Send for
testimonials, free.
F. j. CHENEY 6 CO., Props, Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, price 75c. S-1yr
The times., 1897-03-28

Saturday is usually busy day with the
exception TO the rule owing to the fact
that the Senate was not in session, num-
ber of members of this branch Of Congress
called at the White House to indulge in
the mad scramble for spoils.
One OF tie most notable visitors was Sen
ator Mark A. Hanna. This was the first
time that the Republican Warwick
has called during office hours to see the
President since his Inauguration, and If
he has had any appointments to suggest
he has either communicated his wishes by
letter, or has taken occasion to pay his
visits to the White House after all of the
other callers had taken their departure.
The Ohio Senator was closeted with the
President for some time but just What
transpired at the conference could not he
learned. 1t is TumoTed, how that
the President and his political manager
discussed several methods OF grave po-
Etical import. The contemplated appoint
ment Of Prof Andrew ID. White as ambaS-
sador 10 Germany was mentioned during
the interview and Senator Hanna, it is
said, favored the appointment of the littera
teur TO the position.
Senator Hanna, after leaving the Presi-
dents private office, held a conversation
with Senator Chandler in one Of the corIi-
dors of the White House, and afterward
paid visit to the State Department, where
he saw Secretary Of State Sherman.
Shortly after S enator Hanna had taken
Ii A Waf-
more OF Rhode Island saw the President
in reference to the appointment of L. B.
Pease, of woonsocket, r. l., as Public
Printer. Mr.. Mckinley made an appoint
ment to see the Rhode Island representa-
tives again yesterday afternoon, when he
intimated he would make known his ulti-
mate action in the matter.
It is generally understood that if Palmer
does not secure the appointment the man
from Little Rbody'' will get the coveted
position.
Gen. Powell Clayton, the new minister
to Mexico, called with delegation of Ar
kansas people. which included S. F. Stahl,
of Bentonville, who is an applicant for
the United States marshalship for tho
western district of Arkansas; II. l.. Rem
mel, of Little Rock, who wants to be
appointed collector of internal revenue;
Henry NJ. Cooper, for United States mar
shal, and Thomas q. Barnes, who has
his eye on the district attorneyship Of the
State.
Mr.. Henry NJ. Casper, Of Little Rock,
chairman OF the Republican State COM
mittee Of Arkansas, also accompanied the
party. All Of the above candidates have
been unanimously indorsed by the Repub-
Iican State central committee, which is
composed of fifty-sevcn members, and
Minister Clayton feels reasonably certain
OF securing the appointments.
The Presi dent yesterday appointed Ira r.
The times., 1897-03-28
Brooklyn Lacrosse Team Beaten.

London. March 27.-The lacrosse team
of the Crescent Athletic Club Of Brook
Ign, N Y, were beaten on the London
grounds today by combined representa-
tive English team. The score was four
goals to one. The play was fast, open
and rough The Englishnlen had all the
best of the first half OF the game, but
the Americans forced the playing in the
last half Great excitement prevailed
among the spectators throughout the
game.
The times., 1897-03-28
About Millinery.

a revoIutton-Trash prices for Paris styles,
And this is how We DO il. With trimmed
Paris hats here as models, With untTimmed
hats at SOC, with trimmings at usual whole
sale prices, and with services OF expert
nilIiners, FOR only 90 cents
II you have not seen the garden scenes
in g street show window and millinery
parlOrs, YOU have missed a treat. Lilac
trees, apple trees, rose bushes, are there
in life size, with innumeTabie bowers and
beds Of flowers Enchantingly beautiful
every one Say so, IN words or looks.
The times., 1897-03-28
FOREST RESERVES.
President Requested TO Vacate the
Order Made by Cleveland.

A number of Senators and others from
Western states, including Senators Al
lison of Iowa, Pettigrew of South Da
kota, Mantle of Montana, and Shoup OF
Idaho, had a long conference with the
President yesterday about the order OF
President Cleveland setting aside large
areas for timber reserves. They asked that
the order be vacated. The President told
the delegation that the Secretary OF the
Interior was investigating the matter and
would make a report, TO which immediate
consideration would be given.
The times., 1897-03-28
KEEPING HIS HANDS OFF.
Secretary Gage Declines to Interfere
in the Chicago Municipal Contest.

Gen. McNulty, of Chicago saw Secretary
Gage yesterday for the purpose Of induc-
ing him to give his views on the Chicago
municipal campaign through the medium
of a letter. The political situat ton in
Chicago is very much complicated, with
three gold men as candidates for mayor
against straightout silver candidate,
Carter Harrison, jr. The claim made
that the election of Mr.. Harrison would
prove injurious to the gold cause and to
the national Administration induced Gen.
McNulty to apply to Mr.. Gage for assist
ance.
Mr. Gage declined, however, to write
the desired letter. He said that even
IL Mr. Harrison were elected the ballots
cast for the sound money candidates
would overbalance the successful vote and
he did not believe that the Administration
should take part in the controversy and
thus leave itself open for criticism.
The times., 1897-03-28
The spaniards Claim victory.

Madrid, March 27.-It is reported here
that the Spanish squadron has captured
the rebel stronghold at Bacolor, on the
island of Luzon Philippine Islands. After
the adjournment Of the cabinet council
held yesterday Premier Canovas informed
number ofnewspaperre who
called upon him that the Spanish cam
paigns in Cuba are nea ring successful
close.
The times., 1897-03-28
MINUS a MAJORITY.
Kentucky joint Session Adjourned
Without Electing Senator.


Frankfort, Ky, March 2T--The Ioll-eall
at today's joint session showed only fifty
six members present, the anti-Hunter Re
publcans and free silver and gold Demo-
Gratis refusing to answer to their names.
The president ruled that there was no
quorum present, but said he would literally
cOnstrue that statute requiring a daily
ballot for Senator and ordered the roll-call.
Those opposed to Hunter again refused to
answer to their names. Hunter received
Sc votes, and the chair ruled that there
was no election, a majority Of both houses
not being present and voting.
The Joint session then adjourned. Sew
eral members We're paired, and the fear
that the Hunter men would play some trick
and elect their man caused the opposition
to prevent quorum.
The times., 1897-03-28

RTOTHING succeeds like Success begets
In greater quickness, energy, daring-and more
Saturday ended the most successful
week of nineteen the Palas Royals Dress Goods
Department. 1t has given the courage to make
rangements with of New York's leading importer s.
the results of which promise for next week success
without precedent.
Qf0 nE1 worth of New Wool Dress Goods and
OLD 5ufZ Silks to be distributed at the prices
paid by merchants to the importer.
Why2
Because the importer is willing to dispose of surplus
pecesthe few pieces of various kinds than
sary to fill the various orders received.
The distribution to commence Monday, s a. rl On
second floor of the Paais Royal and continue until the
entire lot is disposed of.
The times., 1897-03-28
Pension Building Superintendent.

Major r. P. Halstead has been appointed
to the position Of superintendent Of the
Pension building, as successor of Mr.. Han
cock. Major. Halstead was appointed from
Massachusetts,, but he was born in New
York State. he studied law i'll the office of
Roscoe Conkling, and was a practicing
lawyer when the war broke out. He en-
tered the Army as private and came out
major.
The times., 1897-03-28
Mysterious Explosion and Fire.

Kittanning, Pa, March 27.-At midnight
a fire was discovered in the store of A
c. Bailey, at Ford City. The building,
together with the drug store. postoffice,
meat market, barber shop, and billiard
halls, adjoining, were destroyed. The
origin of the fire is unknown, and heavy
explosion at it's beginning adds to the
mystery The loss is $50, 900; insurance,
$40 600
The times., 1897-03-28

nno yard FOR choice or SO pieces Black
ooo WOOL Fabrlcs, whlch1nclude 45-inch
SILK Finish Hennettas, 50-inch Whip
cords, 5u-Inch Canvas Cloths, 10
inch Mohair Sicilians, 5U-inch Etamines.
50-inch Burlaps, 54-inch Diagonal Cloths,
5U-inCh Camel 5 Hairs, 5i-lnch ChevIots.
5Ulnch English Storm Serges, 5U-nch Wool
Jacquards. 75c., SIC, and 81 values for
only CSC. yard.
The times., 1897-03-28
KENTUCKY legislature May Move.

Frankfort, KY, March 27.--The speaker
OF the house has appointed committee
to investigate the report that smallpox
is raging in the prison hospital If the
report proves to be we1 founded, the
governor viii be asked to adjourn the
general assembly at once and call the
body to meet in Louisville, Monday morn
ing.
The times., 1897-03-28
In Black.

GOO yard for choice Of nearly one hun
oOO dred different styles 24-inch Satin
and Gros Grain SILK BrOcades, Satin
Duchesse, Taffeta Silks, Fancy
Armures, SuTah Silks. Mostly guaranteed
81 silks, few are 95c silks, still less are
T5c quality, Choice for only CSC yard.
The times., 1897-03-28
A CONFERENCE WITH HANNA
President Discusses Important
Political Questions With Him.
WHITE HOUSE VISITORS

The Contest for Public Printer-A
Delegation of Ladies' Who Want
the Rule Abolished Which Per-
mits Discrimination Against Them.
Another Conference With Platt.
The times., 1897-03-28
Marriage Licenses.

a license to marry was issued yesterday
to Harry W. Marshall and Indiana NJ.
Lewis.
The times., 1897-03-28

Mostly soc silks. some worth 59c;
few are 6ec silks.
No less than twenty different styles or
Black Satin and GTos Grain SIX BToeades;
fifty shades and black IN 27-ineh wide
Japanese Silks and nineteen shades OF ~
inch Taffeta Silks, in the new blues, green,
yellow, vioiets. reds, etc Not a piece In
the lot worth less than soc yard CHOICE
for 81 cents.
The times., 1897-03-28
In COlOrs.

SXR yard for choice OF no less than
WV ninety-one effects and cOlors. in
Taffeta Silk, Brocades, Checks.
ana Stripes Auth wanted hades.
u best plain and giace tafreta silks.
The times., 1897-03-28

LOU i OOC
Mostly 81 fabrics, Some $50. fabrics.
few 75c fabrics. 66c yard for choice OF
1874 pieces, but not more than one piece
OF a kind. Those securing first choice Will
find the new blues, greens, violets, grays,
browns and tans In 5U-inch All-wool
Etannne SultIngs, 5e-inch Covert Cloths,
5O-inch Burlaps, 4S-inch whipcords. 4S-inch
Check sLitingS, 4G-nch Tailor Suitings,
5Vinch Broadcioths. SIC. yard for cnoice.
The times., 1897-03-28

22c yard for 1850 yards Genuine French
Haircloth, staple lining retailing every
where at 20 cents.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-11-04
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Lung Troubles and Consumption Can
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The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-11-04

Keep the fruit as cool as possible with
out freezing. Select only norman Irult
and place it upon trays in moist put
well ventilated cellar. If 1t is desired
To keep fruit particularly nice, allow
no fruits to touch each other upon the
travis. and the individual fruits may De
wrapped i'm tissue paper. For market
mn. .oses. pack lightly in barrels aiter
the apples have shrunk ana store the
barrels in a very cool place.
Some solld apples, like SpltzenDurgn
and Newtown Pippln, are not injured
nv hard freezing if they are allowed 20
romain frozen until wanted ana are
then tlawed out very gradually.
MANY apples, particularly Russetts
nd other I'm varieties, keep well when
hurled after the manner of pltung Pc
tatoes. Sometimes, however, they tasIe
e the earth. This may be prevented Dy
setting 8 ridge pole over the pie OF aP.
nIes in forked sticks, and making 9 rooI
81 boards In such . manner that tnele
will he an air space over the fruiC:
Th he cover the boards with straw and
earth. Apples seldom keep well aIcei
removal from pit in spring.
Apples may be kept by Ourylng y
chad. Spread chaf-buckwheat cnan
4 onod-on the barn floor. pile on tne
annIes and cover them with chaff ano
fine broken or chopped straw two iee'
chick exoro1sing care to fill the inter
stices.- ticulturist,