The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1898-12-16
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WAsHIEGToS, Dec 9,-The navy de-
artment has received cablegram from
dmiral Dewey, summarizing the ex-
ting conditions at Manala, and such
oints in the Philippines as have been
sited by his officers. Advices also
ave been received from General Otis,
le commandant Of the United States
lilitary forces in the islands, and they
9th go to show notable improvement
! conditions,
A General Storm
SAN FRAscrsco, Dec, 9.-The storm
Ihich ragged all over the Pacific coast
lst night and today was one Of the most
evere ever recorded by the weather bu-
eau. 1t extended from the northern
order down TO Texas and from the Pa
lfic as far east as Nebraska. In this
ity the wind attained velocity OF IS
niles an honr, but at Point Reyes, right
n the teeth OF the gale, the wind swept
long at 90 miles an hour.
FI st Pension nan
WASHINGTON. Dec, 9,-The first OF the
pecial pension bills growing out of the
spanish.American war to be introduced
It the present session is that of Repre-
Gillett, Mass, to pension the
widow OF Captain Dickinson, OF the 18th
United States infantry, mortally wound
ID during the fight at Ell Caney July !,
last.
To he In Havana
HAVANA, Dec. 9.-The first United
States troops TO march through the
streets OF Havan will be the 202d New |
York regiment, which, with bands play.
Ing and col0rs flying, win march from |
San Jose wharf, after landing there from
the port Minnewaska, through the heart
Of Havana TO the Western railroad sta
tion. The line OF march will be through |
the Parade and Central Park. These
troops will be sent to Pinar del Rio
province.
AFSrRer seuteneed
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec, 9.-Carl Becker,
known to the police all over the country
as the prince of foFgers, was sentenced
TO serve seven years in San Quentin to-
day, for defrauding the Nevada bank Of
this city out Of over 81, 900 by means Of
a raised check, which he and three 9TH
ers pr sented TO the bank.
ImPaEsama MsVe
NFw York, Dec "a dispatch to the
Hcraid from Washington saws: Presi-
Gcat Mckinley is in favor Of opening ne
;,tiations with great Britain for the
purpose OF modifying the Clayton Bull
wer treaty so as to permit the construe-
tion and control OF the Ficaragua canal
by the United States.
Work CsaeIaded
PARIS, Dec. S.-The United States and
Spanish peace commissioners concluded
their work today and finally settled the
terms Of the treaty of paace. They will
meet once more in formal session, on
Saturday or Monday next, when the
| Spanish commissioners sorroEfully, and
the Americans with feeling Of relief
viii write their signatures upon the doc
ument which embodies the result Of the
war and the preparation Of which has
consumed II weeks, . longer time than
the var itseli.
LONDON, Dec S.-Right Hon. Joseph
ChHmberlin, secretary Of state for the
colonies, speaking as conservative gait
ering. in Wakefield, Yorkshire, this eve
ming. fully discussed home and foreign
affairs, and the governments policy II
Epypt, which he said depended entirely
upon the possibility oi reaching an IN
derssanding with France "a thing whiel
10 impossible As long az the French pur
sue policy Of expansion"
AZ mxana
HAVANA, Dec S.-MPior general Jas
wade, president oi the United State
evacuation commission, has received ce
l smf Nf,
kinley which seemed TO indicate that b
will be appointed military governor Q
western Cuba 4 formal announcement
10 daily expected from Washington
; though il may be delayed until the tim
CITY sg FekIus Rae
SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. S.-The Paci6
Mail steamship City Of Peking, Is du
, from China via Honolulu. Three hun
! dred men Of the New York regiment ar
returning on the Peking from Hawaii
and . number OF sailors and officers {
Admiral Dewey's feet are also On boar
coming home on sick leave and expirs
ton Of service.
DExvKR, Dec. S.-The temperature hs
= been steadily falling here since ncoa q
n day. At 6 O'Clock this evening the mel
cury registered 5 dee. above aero, and {
midnight il was l3 below, and ssiIl *
1 ing down. TelegTzphie reports sho
o that the severe cold extends all over Ii
e state, and south into New Mexico.
= ShsuaA Rman
WAsHfSGEoS, DEC Senator Vest
day followed up the debate in executiy
4 session Of yesterday, concerning the 81
. Pointment Of senator's and members
: the house 10 positions on Presidentt
commissions. by the Introduction oi
> bill prohihstlGs: the practice OF maxim
!. such appointments.