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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-09-17

The King county Republican convention
met in AvEnory hall yesterday morning az
Ia:so o'clock and adjourned about midnight
last night. The net result of It's labors was
the adoption CT patriotic and dign.fied
platform, commencing :he national ad-
rlinissrason Of the Republican patty un-
der McKsnley's leadership. and placing the
issues of The campaign upon high and
cold ground; the Endorsement OF the car
dtaaey OF Mayor Humes for the United
States senate ard the nomination of a
ticket that VIII commend ITSELF to the care
ful thought and common business sasscity
q the voters o: King county. Headed hy
the name az ex-SheTsff A. T. Van 5e Van
ter. snd followed up by such names as
those of J y. Z. Atkirson anl he other
pronsneot Republicans. il IS. ticket "a
whsca 70 loyal ReTuolsean Or patriotic
citizen ueed hesitate 70 give A.< ua4aailaea
support
II Any observer ot current events were
inclined "a 3e Skeptlcal as to are spirit
wal11 naw anlnates ne Repu olicars II
Aia< county he would have needed Qnly
10 s.aaee into Armory hau yesterday O.
last r.xa;. I; was Pot 50 raea that t1ers
ess large ard representative attendance
@. delegates. nor that tsere vas a. e4uaI-
u representative c-owa 81 spectators wno
STAYED tasoag!s the ;hTes sessions oe the
convention w1th unin;erusltse.t interest.
II wAs sse srsrit which escvaseI tie en-
,lre BODY from he :lsT,e wheE. = xak arst
called - or3er do~u 20 tie aaal molten
II s33oufn-
II sact- tAs convention was 4 bc5y O.
staiwart and intelligent American citizens.
vho cane Together. feeling every axs1y~-
ence tbs, they had the aoAti-sl Situation
well within ise5r grasp. Thts verv sSsgr-
aure seemed te .ena tagse az3 ssngs q
dignity - ,Ae r,oss informal proceedings
% tae convention. As Republicans ths
Delegates E-asps1 ths conception a. u.
os.sst that 1. eevolve<i uecr shsn - -
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-09-17

Co-ssssassd On Pags ssvsa
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-09-17

FIFE the limits Of the mex. campaign. Every
ut'eFance OF the platform was cooched in
terms hespesking a sense of responsibility
Every nomination that was made seemed
Inspired by the firm conviction tha, the
nominee was surely destined 70 III The Of
flee for which he was named.
1t was In some respects turbulent con-
ventlon. No body OF so men can coma TO-
gether, filled with varying plans for COM
hinatioa and nomination. in the free and
easy style ot an American convention.
without noise and friction. But The noise
that rose ard roared through Armo-y han
yesterday from ysorE TIL midnight was
oaly safety valve for patriotic enthu-
slasrn. and the friction was bat the friend
u coHtcst % members q a common rso,!,-
teal family wAo strive, each with his own
preconceptions. 20 bring about the result.
best for the connwoa welfare.
TIE convention vas e remarkable ore IN
many RESPECTS Foremost among these IL
;5e ainoun, ~ work dispatched by 4.
Nltaia A working space o. sense what les
ii'aa tsn hours. IL transacted 81 :Ae IT,
;vleate work he,onsfrg 70 preliminary or
gan.zsstsoa, examined he credentials ars
voucters &C rs constituents. adopted Al
admirable u Ter II business. formulated 4
ryactlG&t. cors7s ssreBe-siYe and patriotic n.a.-
form. ai~aoee3 es me sexes question o..
senatorial -aueiiacy. made al los nom
szatiors, not forgetting al interim 70 paw
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-09-17
Aguinaldo Urges the Members
to Stand for Freedom.
AID FROM FOREIGNERS NOT WANTED,
lnsurgent Leader Thinks the American
Forces Should Go Home.

While Grateful to the United States He Declines to Outline
the Policy to Be Followed If the Troops Remain
Spanish Officials at Ioilo Use Electricity in Hor-
ribe Tortures to Extort Confessions Former
Rebel Chief Reported to Have Raised
Large Army Against the Dictator.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-09-17
Their Deliberations Are Marked
by Complete Harmony.
HUMES INDORSED FOR THE SENATE.
Strong Nominations Are Made for the Vari.
GUS County Offices.

A. T. Van de Vanter Named for Sheriff, ]. M. E. Atkinson
for Treasurer, w. e. White for Prosecuting Attorney
W. G. Potts for County Clerk and E. A. Seaburg
for County Auditor-From Top to Bottom
the Ticket Bears the Names of Men
Who Enjoy Confidence of People.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-09-17
MAJOR MARCHANc
MUST MARCH OUT
OR STAND BATTLE
the French From Fashoda, and
VIII Ise Force IL Necessary
An UItimatnm to lie Forwarded.

LONDON. Sept. IA dispatch TO the
Morning Pos; says Gen. Kitchener has ab-
soiute authority 20 claim Fashoia as Egyp-
tian territory. ana to expei the present oc-
cupants torc:bly. * necessary. Fashoda.
the correspondent says. Will be then occu-
pied by an Egyptian garrison.
Tho Daily Teiegraph's Cairo correspond
ent says that Gen Kitchener intends 20
French expedition under Maj. Marchand
Gui, FashodA forthwith.
France IL Indifferent
public generally are In no way periurbe1
by the news from Fasheaa. On the con-
,rary. they appear TO be indifferent
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-09-17

Twenty-fourth Senatorial dis
= trfct;
I: state senator-John Wooding.
D Representatives-W III. Clark.
Chautauqua; DIR. j. j. smith,
y Franklin.
Commissioner for Second dis
trtes-is. L. Smith.
Twenty Senatorial district:
state seuator--Andrew Heinrich.
Representatives George W.
Somerfndyke. 4. &. Ellsworth.
Twenty-sixth Senatorial dis
(; srfct;
state scnator-HnroIa Preaton.
& Representatives-J W. Pratt
and f.. II. Palmer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-18
THE F1FrY.THREE's ORGANIZATIONS.

Meetings 10 form Assembly district organizations
Of Republicans enrolled under the constitution Of
the Committee Of Fifty-three were held last even
ing in The With. XIIth. Myth. XXIId. XVIII.
XXIXth XXXth. XXXIst and XXXIIId districts.
The reports Of the election OF officers Of The or
ganiZa lions not eCeived st the headquarters
Of the Committee OF Fifty-three last night. This
evening meetings for organization viii he held IN
the Isl. Id. Win. With Nth, XVIII NNIth,
XIXth. XXih. XXIVth. XNNllth. XXVIIIth and
XXXIVth districts. The XIXth District orgariza-
ton VIII hold its meeting the Hotel Endcott.
and the XXVlIth District organization will meet
~ fho Windsor Hotel
The Committee 81 Fifty-three last night appointed
the following Subcommittee on primary election
legislation. General Wager Swayne. chairman;
Seth Low. James s Lehma!er. Henry ". Taft.
Chase Millen and W. II. Kenyon
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-18
A II HTLLETIN.

n,l.n,ore. Feb 17.-Chairman Mott OF he Racing
no,-a I. A w issued the following bulletin TO-
day: 49, 49,. 49,
"Eicycle clubs desiring TO promote race meets are
requested a. 10 make application tof sanctions
u - unavoidable II impossible 10 keep trace
=, he fsvoriie dates OF the many clubs throughout
the United States or 20 refuse those dates or any
other ina, are open TO the frst responsible appii-
c1uts.
be used but they cannot qualify for lie nhais.
Pacemakers can also 5e Used ~ The nnas.'
. .srhe suspension OF j X. Dubois 3ro>EtOn. Mas.
expires February -. Wiike J Sian5rldge, N-w-
Bedford. Mass. June IL w W. Ingram, Rutland,
H. July j Herbert II. Mason. Milwaukee. Wis.
August II. 1885
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-18
LEONARD R. WELLES MISSING.
UT ESCAPES FROM A sAN1TARluM Al
NORTH PLAINFIELD'
---->. co,vc TOWARD THE HILLS BACK OF
pLA1YFlFLD or WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
DISAPPOINTMENT OVER FAILURE TO
GET A POLICE coMMIssIoNERsHrP
AND OTHER WORRIES HAD
1Nr.RED HIS MIND.
rNu-PED HIS MIND

.,ssags was received al Police Headquar-
80. ros. night from the police Of North pam
Ga \ 7 asking the police OF this city 70 iooA
Gov 1eonard r. Welles. exPolice COMMISSIONS
-, p,ooklvr who escaped Wednesday afternoon
sr,,, . sanitarium IN North Plainfeld
A. woues was the last Police Commissioner
-. prooLI,, and is we'll known. He is de-
soritsd as being sixty-hve years Old, six feet
,r.o inches tall. with gray hair and gray mus
tacbe He was dressed In a black ulster plaeA
outaway suit and black derby nat
IT, saritari,,rn at which NJ. Welles Was con-
e,a4 j. known as the Brookslde Retreat ana Is
managed by Or. Cooley. If. Weliess coho''''''
was not considered serious. and he was a''o" 81
- bave s,r,e liberties. especially as he seemed
perfectly willing to remain
ON Wednesday afternoon about O'CLOCK lie
was exercising IN the grounds. He was accom-
naniod by an attendant The attendant ielt M"
alone for about ten minutes while he went ~
side the building. When he returned MI " ems
was not 70 be seen. and search through tns
grounds showed he was not 1nere. 'ea'~"
the neishboring country was III nal,, I'LL. coached
Word OF M Welles's disappearance rSaSner
Rrooklyn last night The physical oreahaoN !
# Mr. Welles was great surprise 70 NE ~. 60
when u was announced about I'VE "eehs 49,
He Is a tall Weil-built strong !oohlHS man. o."
no one dreamed that his condition was cII.Sd
shortly after the elecrlon last fall MI. NeIes
d. nlans 10 a greater or less extent Tor ap
,'oir,,tert as a Republican Police Commissioner
iv Mayor Van Wyck. He and MS Irlsnds De-
iieved mat he was entitled TO the appointment
and when il became apparent tnat ne Nds " -, &c
oassed over he was greatly disappointed lhis
ard other complications so worked upon N.a
wind that his mental condition became aIarthns'
snd on the advice Of his family physician. Dr.
<evin NJ was removed to the sanltarluih WIZ
+ was hoped he would speedily be restored. AZ
+f.r n
an extended trip 20 the Bermudas, ana Keep hi"'
tbere until he had regained his health
one of his relatives last right IN speaking
ai,u. his disappearance SAID:
MIR. Welles was rapidly recovering his usual
tc-Ith and spirits and he would have oeen as
cTsrpad in a few days He was not conhneo
81 The sanitarium against his Will but went
there with the full knowledge that ne had
hroken down. The last seen Of him at the san
;,ori,.n, was az about O'Clock, when. as was
hi custom. he took walk about the premises
when he did not return at o'clock posse
~ ten or twelve men was detailed 10 look him
~, The only trace Of him that was discovered
vas that ne had been seen travelling toward
- hills back Of Plalnheld. Since then nothing
has been heard OF him. ana MS iai0Ny ooes not
know where he Is.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-18
MAINE Resolution AT ALRANT.

AssEMHLYMAN PHILLIPS WANTS THE NAVY DE.
PARTMENT TO INVESTIGATE EXpEDrTIorsLY
Albany. Feb. 11.--rn tho Assembly this morning
attention Was called 10 the Maine disaster by v.
Taylor Phillips Dem. y. ". who introduced this
resolution.
whereas. The Legslat AZURE. In common with the
civilized world. has learned with horror Of the
dreadful calamity which resulted In the destruc-
ton OF The United States hattle-ship Msne IL the
harbor % Hnvara together with great less az he
md Joins with the rest OF the Union In deploring
the sad affair. now. therefore. be IL
Resolved or the Senate concur. That the people
OF the State OF New-York. represented IN senate
and Assembly do express their profound sympathy
with the officers and sailors or the United States
battle ship Maine who lost their lives IN the ser
vice o. their country. and with all those who sur
viye 10 mourn their un'irlolv end.
Resolved. That the honorable. the Navy Depart
mert OF the United States be and is hereby re-
spcctfuy urged 10 formulate a thorough but ex-
neditious INQUIRY into the causes OF said disaster
therefor
Resolved. That the Clerk OF the Assembly cause
copies Of this preamble and resolutions. properly
attestsd 20 be transmitted 10 the captain q the
said Maine. and 10 the honorable. the Secretary OF
the Navy Of the United States
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-18
FARMERS FIGHT THE GOOD ROADS BILL
THEIR SENTIMENTS HOWEVER WERE OPPOSED
by OTHER DELEGATIONS.


Albany Feb I7-Fsrrne-s In large numbers. but
n the main from Albany County. appeared before
the Senate and Assembly committee On Roads and
Bridges this afternoon at hearing the H.gblo-
Armstrong coed Roads BIZ. Mr. Armstrong spoke
- some length placing special stress or the fact
that the oil! does not force good roads upon any
lown and ;haf In order TO receive the benefits OF
the measure. The towns would have TO take the
initiative
ing several farmers societ.es made f.s sous at
a. TX o. al good roads legislation He DO ted 10
the part OF the oil. giving charge Of the Cousfruc-
ton - The work no the state Engineer. = dozen
farmers from towns IN the vicinity or ii7ny ar
gued against the bill and al 0t them SPOKE o.
The hard times from which tarmc.s ate suffering
: delegation OF Tompkns County men favored
the LII O-rers VINO spoke for it we're J. \.
Wright % Monroe County. vice-presGent OF ;he
National Road Parliament; Supervisor 2. " Pow
ors. ot Onondaga; ex-Assemoiymcn Bedell, of
Orange: " r. Underhl. OF Schenectady; ex
Senator Collins. q Albany. and state Road Com
missioner Budd az New-Jersey.
Another hearing Will be given on the bill! next
Wednesday
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-18
THE DELAWARE SOCIETY DINNER.

The Delaware Society Of New-York last evening
held us eighth annual banquet 1t Delmonico s.
" u s,av,on presided and introduced the
arst sneaker Governor Tunnel OF Delaware. The
Governor made a short address. thanklrs the soci.
CIV f5r its courtesy. The other toasts ana speake5
were. The State Of Delaware Edward q. hfao-
ford. "Delaware's New consttuilon John LEE,
Newark" Charles T.. Hughes; The Statr 81
Eew-YcrK." Henry 3. 2. Staper, John il Cla'
ton Wilson Lee Cannon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-18
NAVAL RESERVE Is READY. SAYS MILLER.

NAVAL RESERVE Is READY. SATS MILLER
Jacob w Miller. captain OF the Naval Reserve.
IN speaking Of the condition Of that body in case
Of war with Spain. and its efficiency and readi-
TO act, said:
The Naval Militia OF the State OF New-York can
be ready and armed for service Tor the local de-
fence OF New-York in twenty-four hours All IN
strUctons up 10 the present have been given with
a view looking toward the defence OF the coast cf
the state. and IN line with the plan originally laid
down by the Navy Department. and which has
been amplihed IN last six months.
LAS We have not had any torpedc-boats built by
the Government for the insurance OF mis- hasbor.
been limited 10 what 1t could Oh ain IN the snort
summer cruises aboard the ILen-Of-war fOrrsee-
Ing that sudden necessity might arise for the
quick and Immediate Geience Of the larger pOr,s.
the combined naval m!i!tIas Of the United States
have asked Congress 10 make appropriations for
manent In al! The States having an organized
naval militia The organized naval Reserve
throughout the country amounts 10 about four
thousa nd men IN fifteen States-a fair growth. con-
siderinS The fact that Inc movement IS only some
six years old.
The Immediate work OF the Naval Militia in
case Of any war. would be manning ifnpIOyised
torpedo boa IS. transports and generally handling
the many small vessels tAat might be needed Il
mosquito fleet operating In the offiug. The Naval
Militia has small arms EOtchkiss guns OF .he
Driggs-SchroeGer type. and & complete signal outfit
including photographs. together with forty expert
s!Snal-ncn capable ~ operating them. IN the First
Battalion alone. These are conversan. with the
Myers. Morse ana Navy codes The Brooklyn
Naval Battalion has just been organized aud j.
not completely equipped but the az Roches-
ter is thoronghly well provided for and in very
good condition"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-18
FASTENING WORK OK Moer,Ps

Cincinnati. FEB. 1.-THE Niles Tool Works AZ
Hamilton Ohio Is turning out Pinch Ihor;ars FOR
the Governmen; as speedily as possible TWO naval
attaches have been at Hamilton. engaged IN push
Ing forward the work and experimenting me con-
struct.on q the ordnance. Wil!in the last few
DAYS The woik has been greatly hastcnec. % all
aDnearnrcc. but The officials OF the company deny
tSat any special effort has been made 10 hasten the
work since the recent war scare.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-18
CHARLES ELIOT NORTON RESIGNS.
FEssoRs-vILL CONTINUE HIS COURSE
~ ITALIAN LITERATURE

Cambridge Mass. Feb II Especially -Profe.sor
Charles Eliot Merton. OF Harvard. has resigned
from the Department of Fine Arts For years
Professor Norton has been the oldest member OF
the faculty though he only TONED f. In 1s75 lie
graduated from Harvard In lsiG
Professor Nortons courses ~ fine arts given
In alternate years. were the most popular and
best attended in college. the number OF men in
each always being over four hundred. Professor
Marion will still give his In Italian literature
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-18
CONVICTION OF JOIN D. MART AFFIRMED

Philadelphia. Feb. 1.-THE United States Court
o. Appeals to-day sent its mandate 10 the United
States District Court affirming the verdict in the
case Of John D. Hart, who was convicted a year
ago on the charge OF aiding the steamer Laurada
IN a alibus;ering expedition TO Cuba The sen.
tence imposed by Judge Butler was two years
Imprisonment In the Eastern Peniientiary which
Mr. Hart. who Is at liberty unde. 5000 pail
will have 10 undergo, unless further stay can
be secured 10y writ OF certiorar 10 the United
State. Supreme Court
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-18
NEW ARMS FOR FRANCE AND GERMANY.
ALL FIELD GUNS ~ BOTH ARMIES REPLACED
AT GREAT EXPENsE.

London Feb. ls-"The Daily Chronicle
nounces this morning that both the German and
French armies busily replacing all field guns
with new quck-hrers al an enormous expense
The paper SAYS both governments have kept the
secret wonderfully well The German rearmlng
will be completed by the middle Of this year, and
the French before the end OF 1899.
The Daily Chronicle. after asserting that the
British and other governments are aware Of this
change invites the Cabinet 10 throw light on the
question as regards England when the military es-
inmates are discussed In Parliament
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-18
PRINCE GEORGE STILL FATORED.
THE POWERS. IT Is REPORTED. HAVE NOT RE-
NoUNCEp THE PLAN TO MAKE HIN GOV
rRNOR OF CRETE

London. Feb. ls.-The Paris correspondent Of The
Times" says: Russia France and England. with
Cermany's assent. persist IN supporting the can
ddacy Of Prince George Of Greece. who. on taxing
tho title Of Sovereign Prince OF Crete, would re-
nounce his rights 10 the Greek throne. thus meet
ing the objection that his appointment would be the
indirect annexation Of Crete TO Greece. II is be-
eved the difficulty will be settled IN this manner"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-18
VIEW SWEDISH CABINET.

Christians Feb. l7.-Ex-Premier steen VINO wa
l-trrstod VITA the task Of forming new Ministry
CONNECTED the Cabinet to-day and submitted the
names u K!nG Oscar , -. -.
Cabinet was officially appointed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-18
A BAY STATE LEGISLATOR SCENTS WAR

Boston. Feb il-kepresentstiye Frederick OF
Mcthuan. introduced al order In the Massachusetts
House OF Representatives to-day Instructlnc the
Joint Committee on Military Affairs 70 make an In.
vestisstion into the armament OF TIE militia and
artillery % the Common wealth. and report soon
as possible 10 thc General Court whether anv
action by the Legislature recessar, 10 secure the
effectiveness of the militia n called into action
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-18
OPINION AT THE UNITED SERVICE CLUB.
THE NAMES LOSS ATTRIBUTED TO ACCIDENT
ALL TRICKS OF HIGH EXPLOSIVES ARE NOT


KNOWN YET. MEMBER SHOWS.
Al the United Service Club last night prominent
member, who, Of still being IN the active
service. did not wish his name 10 be mentioned
speaking for the club. said
The opinion Of the club still is that the explosion
came from some unfortunate accident which oc-
CURED on the inside and the origin OF which Will
probably never be known. In fact. In the last two
days have heard only express opin-
ion differing from this.
MY opinion Of the recently invented high
explosives is that high explosives have not been In
use long enough for TO know all their tricks and
manners see that Hiram Maxim. the inventor Of
the Maxim gun. who is authority on explosives
Of this sort. has said that under certain circum-
stances brown powder o: which large quantity
was on board the Maine will distn pure nitro
larry have always felt that it would be difficult
TO tell how these high explosives would under
"Nitro-glycerine You will understand is a CON-
ponent of smokeless powders (of which brown pow
der is VARIETY, and IN It's pure form is much
more dangerous 70 handle than when in combiua-
up smokeess powders, and which are generally
Of a vegetable character High explosives have not
probably been subjected yet TO every test and are
certainly terribly dangerous 70 handle BY persons
who are not very expert In their use.
"Curousy enough. / think and am almost GER
tain that more were lost in this disaster than
Chinese war. and ! think that our own Navy ahoat
during the war Of the Rebellion lost less number
The Alabama and Kearsarge combat was the
only great fight at sea in the Civil War. and almost
an the the Btsh Saob 4a16o g ala e5seagsa
on The keais S was sma.. In cur other three
and those OF Aloernarle and Pam.ico sounds there
large loss Of life.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-18
"4BF" GRUBER SANG FOR THEN.

HE ExTHRTAIHs TIE RIVERSIDE REPUBLICAN
CLUB WITH VARIED REPERToRY.
The Riverside Republican Club gave its fourth
annual entertainment last night in Colonial Hal.
Colunbus-ave and One-hundred-a nd-thlrd-st. The
feature OF the evening the singing Of Abe
Crioer. He sang in German, italian. French ana
"Faust' 10 "lhere'll Be a Hot Time in the old
Tovt-n