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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-08-16
SENDING THE NEWS.

When the protocol was signed, fol-
lowed Immediately by the sending of
cable dispatches to Admiral Dewey and
General Merritt, it was broad daylight
Saturday morning at Manila. 1t takes
| fully a minute at the most generous
calculations to send a single word to
Hongkong by cable. Acting Secretary
Allen and Adjutant General Corbin
! each sent several hundred words of in
structionS to the respective command
erS under them including copies of the
presidents proclamation, and it is,
therefore. unlikely that the vessel was
able to start before Saturday afternoon.
Manila is CPS miles from Hongkong,
and at Is knots the distance might be
; made in Sc hours, which would enable
the dispatches to reach the American
forces Monday morning, or, according
to Washington time, Sunday night. In
less General Merritt had taken Manila
by that time the instructions sent him
prevent any further military operations
and the truce will have TO be agreed to
similar in all respects to that imposed
upon General Miles in Porto Rico.
MANILA SITUATION.
The official messages relate solely to
hostilities and have no bearing upon
the third article Of the protocol, which
provides that the United States will
hold the city, bay and harbor Of Ma
Mia until the meeting of commissioners.
This is an exceedingly peculiar feature
of the situation, but it gives the au-
thorities less concern than the fear of
further fighting. That article was
worded in accordance with the presi-
dents original proposition two weeks
ago, which had been made when there
was momentary expectation that the
starved city would surrender at once,
and it was evident that the United
States forces would remain in power in
the Philippines. 1t was, therefore. con-
sidered unnecessary to stipulate in the
protocol that a commission should be
appointed within ten days and ar
range the details of evacuation, as was
the case of Cuba and Porto Rico.
If the position of besieged and be-
siegers at Manila has not materially
changed in the last two weeks. when
the leaders of the opposing forces re-
ceived their orders establishing an arm
istice, such military commission
would be essential unless the Spanish
general throws himself upon General
Merritt's protection and compels the
Americans Immediately to assume re-
sponsibility for the protection of pri-
vate property and the inhabitants as
we'll as the Spanish garrison from the
insurgents under Aguinaldo.
Secretary Alger is confident that the
Spanish general will welcome the news
and cheerfully obey the Instructions
cabled to him from Madrid to lay down
his arms. and no serious complication
is expected to arise with the insur-
gents at present, at least, regarding
the change of government The chief
alarm relates to the sacrifice of life
which may have taken places since
Aug. 4, and to the possibility that
Aguinaldo and his soldiers may have
entered the city from a point on the
north while the Spaniards were en-
gagged with the Americans on the
south. In that case it is feared whole
sale nlassaeres may have taken place.
and much valuable property ruthless
ly destroyed.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-08-16
sixteenth infantry Private Dead.

Atlanta, Ca, Aug. 15.-Henry A. Ora
ham. private of the Sixteenth infantry.
died at Fort Mcpherson today of typhoid
fever,
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-08-16
sHAFTER COMING HOME.

washington, Aug. ia cable mes
sage was received at the war depart
ment this morning from General Shat
ter at Santiago de Cuba, saying that
he expects that the last of the troops
of his corps (the Fifth will have left
Santiago for the United States by
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-26

We notice by the Washington papers
that Hon. II. NJ Heath was one of the
guests at a dinner given by Senator
Hale, last Friday evening. attended BY
Speaker Reed. Theodore Roosevelt,
Commodore Hichborn, ex-senator But
Ter of South Carolina. Senators Hanna
Tillman, Butler. Mcmillan, Burrows,
Bacon. Martin, McHenry. Clafh.
Chandler and Congressman Boutelie,
Henderson and Cummings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-26

y course of two assemblies will be
given in Vickery hall. Augusta, on
Thursday evening, February 9, and
Monday evening, February q. 1898, un-
der the management of the following
committee: Byron Boyd. NJ. S. Holway.
6. NJ. Randall. NJ. D.. NJ. S. Campbell
F. G. Kinsman, A. W. Brooks, L. l..
Cooper, c. l.. Downing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-26
Special Advertisements.

Small advertisements not exceeding
four lines thirty words) coming under
the head of WANTED FOR SALE, to
LET, LOST, &c. will be inserted two
times for % cents. three times for 81
cents and one week for so cents, AID
VANCE PAYMENT. In sending by mail
remittance of postage stamps or postal
note should be made with order, as the
charges are too small to open accounts
for.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-26

The Ladies Aid Society of the Uni
versalist church had a very pleasant
meeting with Mrs. 5. c. Hichborn at
her home on Winthrop street. Tuesday
afternoon. at 80 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-26

a number of desirable residences in
Augusta, Maine, varying in prices from
$3.50 to $500; also several 10 to Is acre
places in the suburbs of this city: one
two-story house and lot in Lewiston
Maine. A number of farms in Kennebec
county. varying in price from $1,000 to
$4,000. Houses and tenements to let. l..
W. Whitehouse, Attorney, Augusta, Me-
JAM, diff
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-26

The Readfield stage came through on
time Tuesday. The driver said that
he encountered so many big drifts
Monday. between North Vienna and
Readlield Depot that he couldn't get TO
Augusta in time to return so he Went
back from Readfeld
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-26

Mrs. II. y. Blethen of Dexter. ac-
companied by Amy Turner of Wash
ington We're registered at the North,
Tuesday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-26

The remains of Bernard Thornton OF
Lyman, an inmate of the Insane hos
fi'al, since last April. were sent to his
former home on the morning train,
Tuesday. He was ~ years old.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-26

The Electrics and the elements are
sort Of pitted against each other lately
So far the EIectrlcs have come out of
the contest with flying colors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-26

First class girls for general h0useWorl;
also second girls. good places now wait
ing with good wages. ANY party desiring
good houSekeeper please call at No.
223 Water street where you can find scV
eral capable and reliable houstkecpers
waiting for situations Mrs. Lizzie Boycs,
223 Water Street. jane. DIFF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-26
N1ISCELLANEOTS

PROF. MOSES. clairvoyant and magic
healer; seventh son Of the seventh son.
Born with veil. Tells past, present and
future to the astonishment of all. He
VIII receive callers from 8 A. NJ to 10 p
NJ at his rooms at II Bridge street. Au-
Susta, Me. Terms: Gents, $l.0O; ladies.
ian22 .d1w*
II. w. Spencer. No. % Winthrop street.
Will loan money on any kind Of personal
property. decd DIFF.
MADAM BRANN-Clairyoyant is at 40
Gage street. Augusta, Me. oct25. dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-26

a story and half house with ell and
stable, located on Capitol street. This
house is conveniently arranged and with
in minutes walk OF the schoolhouse and
street cars and five minutes walk from
depot and business street. Also two
seated carriage and phaeton. Apply to
Thomas j. Lynch. novl0.dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-26

So great has been the sale of those
he'd spreads-slightly wet-that the
Hustler" says they viii all he gone
in few days
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-26

g. Edwin Wilcox OF Gannett &
Morse's, received by express. Tuesday,
a fine full-blooded st. Bernard pup
from Cleveland, Tenn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-26

a new Two and a haIt story story
frame house with eli on Bangor street,
with modern Improvements, arranged Tor
two families. Also TWO and a half sto-
~ frame building. with ell, and double
house lot on School street, nicely ar
ranged. Roth pieces Of property close to
schoolhouse, within five minutes walk Of
depot and business street. Both viii be
sold cheap for cash or on easy terms If
purchaser so desires. Apply TO Thomas
j. Lynch, novlO,dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-26

Charles NJ. Hazard and Miss Harriet
=. Lambert Of Brockton. Mass, were
married in this City. Tuesday. by Rev
G. s. Cummings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-26

The Captain Chapman farm, situate in
on the Coombs Mills road, two
miles from kennebec bridge. Over 100
acres of land: buildings in fine order
Eight hundred dollars spent on buildings
alone within the last two years. Apply
to Lendall Titcomb, Augusta, Me.
may6dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-26
Daily kennepec Journal.
Cards Of thanks. ohifparv rott,ou

'ardS OF thanks. obituary notices. reso.
iutions OF respect. etc, will be charged
at the rate Of ten cents per line No
charges less than seventy-ive cents.
All advertising announcement. n,
entertainments, whose object Is tho
raising Of money will be charged at tn.
rate Of fifteen cents line.
ADVERTISING notices. news form. will
De excluded from our local columns, ex.
cept such as refer to advertisers occu.
pying space In our advertising columns
ana viii be run under a separate head
on one Of the local pages.
who fail to receive the
JOURNAL promptly will confer q favor
by notifying the office Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-26
Local Notice.
Florida Trains.

Morning, noon and night, including
celebrated New York Florida Spec
ial' via the Atlantic Coast Linz
Boston Office, 900 Washington street.
jan22&26
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-26

Geo. Chapman, Esq, of Fairfield, was
called 10 the city, Tuesday, on business
at the insolvency court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-26

Upright and faithful gentlemen or la
dies to travel for responsible, established
house in Maine. Monthly 5000 and eX-
penses Position steady. Reference En-
close self-addreSsed stamped envelope.
The Dominion Company, Dept. *, chi
caGo. janlj,d2lt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-26

VIM. I. Noble who has been visit
ing in Hartford. CT. for two weeks. has
returned home. i.t. a.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-26

Lotte s. Stafford will commence ne:
mid winter sale at cost, SATURDAY
Jan. 80. and continue until Feb LIST
ian2odSis
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-26

County Commissioner Smith of Litch.
field, spent yesterday, in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-26

FOUND.

FOUND-That our room is limited.
Umbrellas left for repairs, have been at
the owners will call for them. t.. j.
Clark Augusta. III nov25. diff
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-26

Remember the entertainment AT Uni
versaiist yestry tonight 4 good time
for all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-26

STATE Detective Ira VI. True Of Halo
well. was in the city. Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-26

The Degree of Honor will give So
cial dance Friday evening in Liberty
hall
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-26
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinlne Tablets All drug
gists refund the money If 1t fails to cnrc BE
The genuine has l.. H. Q. on each tablet
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-26

Parties with $1,000 to purchase one-half
of a good paying business. None but
those meaning business need answer.
Address by letter. Manager, Journal
Office, Augusta, Me.
4
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-26

FOR SALE AT y EARGAIN-The res
idence, Il Green street. Of the late Rev.
S. q. Sargent. Inquire of G, {. Hunt. IS
South Chestnut street. junc41tf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-26

Col. Joseph b. Peaks Of Dover. was in
Augusta. Tuesday. on legal business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-26
Local Matters.

George Sanborn Of Boston. was in the
city. Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-26

Rev G. S. Cummings has returned
nom a trip 10 Rhode Island.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-26

One square piano, one Union sleigh.
one - gauge, double. hammerless gun
ana one Marlin rife. James W. North.
- Grove street noy27 DIFF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-26

CanvaSscrS in i<cnnehec County to sell
"Folowiug the Equator" Mark Twain )
latest and best book. Agents are earn
ing twenty to fifty dollars per week. For
terms. territory, etc. call ON or address,
Fred w Lee, Gen, Agt.. Augusta.
Jano4dtyVa
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-26

Men and women everywhere making
big wages at home distributing samples.
Send stamped envelope for terms Acme
Imp. Co. Philadelphia. ian22 diw&
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-26

CrrIn f. Sproule Of China. was in the
Capital City, Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-26

An Easy price ana Sign Marker. with
extra set of large figures. {. W. Fictch-
er, = chapel street, Augusta Me.
janS,dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-26

Geo :. Halves Of North vassalboro
vas in Augusta, Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-26

Bicycle riders to know that / will store
and clean their wheels, delivering them
in the spring Whole expense only $50
+. |. Clark. Augusta. n0v2i, diff
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-26

by Il young Catholic lady. a situation
to do housework in private family
Has had experience and can furnish
references. Write or call al 81 High
street. WaterVillc, Me ian2tdiW
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-26

y, NJ. Deane Of Waterville, spent
Tuesday in the city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-26

A capable girl to assist in the care Of
children. Wages. 81. Apply with refer
enccs, between and &, to Mrs Jos VIII
hanson, Jr., 30 Grove street ian25dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-26

Judge Mitchell OF Auburn. was in
town Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-26

Men and women TO work at home.
pay IS to SIG per week for making crayon
portraits new patent method. anyone
who can read or write can do the work,
a home. in spare time. day or evening.
Send for particulars and work at once.
Address, II. A Grip. German artist, 1y
rome, Pa. noviS. d6nos
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-26
LOST.

The person who took 4 pocketbook
containing sum of money and owner :
name, from counter at Russell a. Wes-
tons. Monday afternoon. will please re
turn it to Journal office ian25da.
pocket book with name Myra Bithrr
on card inclosed. Finder please leave at
journal office. ian25d2tt
y gold watch. between II Gage street
and railroad bridge. Finder return to
II Gage street and be rewarded.
jan2id1W*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-26
TO LET.

a very pleasant front room. with
steam neat. Gas. Privilege Of bath. u
Green Street. ian26d3ta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-26

A good cook. Apply to Mrs. A. W.
Whitney, l45 state street Augusta.
jan2idtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-26

pleasant rent of nine rooms including
bath ROOM at No. % Stone street, Au-
gusta. Inquire of II. G.. Barker. corner
nat store, Gardner, Me. dec30,d
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-26

WANTS put in these columns secure
more answers than those who have rot
tried are aware.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-26
MAINE BANKS.
CONTINUED from page S.

and obligations than ever before The
honesty. integrity. and devotion to the
interests of the depositors usually ,A-
hlbited by the different boards of trus
otees in our savings banks. and the
many services they give to the institu-
tons they represent. frequently With
out any remuneration whatever. entit.e
them to the commentator of the pub
lie.
The table showing the condition of
the trust and banking companies on
NOV. 6. 1896 and Nov. 6. 1897, reveal;
gratifying progress.
The present number of depositors in
these institutions is 1905 and :he
amount of deposits $5,024, 12o1S. This
is an increase of Se12 394 60 in deposits
during the year.
The time deposits and certificates of
deposit are derived from much the
same source as the deposits in savings
banks. The present number of deposit
tors in this class is SSlI and the total
deposits $3.l66. 72S.76. This is an in
crease of $459 .S3o.l9 in this kind of de
posts during the year. The average
balance standing to the credit of each
depositor in this department is S3o9lo'
while that in the savings banks. as mas
already been stated, is $4,000.
The amount of interest paid during
the wear on all deposits is $lo9,
and that in the savings department
alone 800, 264.63
The rate of interest on time deposlt'
varies from to per cent per ahnuhi
in the different banks. The average Is
substantially the same as the rate "l
dividends paid by savings banks.
The amount of dividends paid to
stockholders is ss5 1920. This would
be an average of little over per
cent. on the entire capital stock OF
these institutions, while the average
rate paid last year was but . per cent
This gain in average earnings on 'te
capital stock is due in part TO the elilfi-
nation of $4,000 OF on-dlvideao
having stock from the statement Is
given in 1896.
loan AND BUILDING ASSOCIA-
TIONS.
The loan and building ASSOCIATIONS
make the following gratifying showing
10 1897
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-26

Convenient tenement to let Apply to
Byron Boyd. state House, or Williamson
Il BurleiGh, attorneys deco DIFF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-26

4 place to hoard u girl. - wears old
near school Address X, journal OF
lice. ian2l div
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-26
WANTED.

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A good cook Apply to Mrs. A. w.
Whitney las state street Augusta
jan2idtf
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terms. territory. etc, cali ON or address,
Fred w. Lee, Gen, A9t., Augusta.
Jan2ldlM-
NJ, NH 1,,nmnn n,nr,vh.ro ,n1Lfnr-
hi,r ur,troe at home 1jetr;h,tino -nrnnins
SEND Slammed envelonn rnt terms Acme
INN Co., Philadelphia. ian22 div
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,r s,,I ai,s no5 nti .,i ''9C ,,.i,
in,, with Good wages ANY n1rtv desiring
a GOOD housekeeppr pI4nsn rnl N M
a93 Wnter street where Won can ma snv
nrnl ranahle and roliaEln bo,Isrkeenors
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Waitiie Tor Sieua t'oi'S MIS-. i-l%Hle n,oN[S'
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-26

The loan and building associations
make the following gratifying showing
for the wear 1897:
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-11-10
MARIA TERESA GOES DOWN.
The Rescued Spanish Cruiser Sinks in
the Midst of Furious Storm.
no LIVES LOST IN THE DISASTER.
Patched Gave Way and She Rapidly
Filled With Water-Abandoned
Near Waiting Island.

The ocean tug Merritt put into
Charleston Saturday morning for sup
plies. She reported the loss of the
cruiser Maria Teresa, raised by Con-
structor Hobson recently, off San Sal
vador, Bahamas, November l, in the
midst OF furious storm.
The cruiser left Caimanera, Cuba,
on the morning of October 80, in tow
for New York She had already passed
Cape Maysi and started northeast
around the Bahamas. A furious storm,
warning of which had already been
sent out, overlook her, and in her con-
dition she was unable to brave the
gale. The strain opened rents in her
hull which had been patched to enable
her to make the journey and she began
to fill rapidly. The Merritt took off
Captain Harris and the crew from the
sinking ship and she soon went down.
The Merritt brought the captain and
1876 men, who will proceed north by
rail. No lives were lost.
The survivors of the Maria Teresa
lost all their clothing and personal ef-
fects and are supplied scantily. The
Teresa sunk thirty miles off Waiting
Island at midnight Tuesday after bat
sling with the gale six hours.
i She met the storm Tuesday morn
ing and the vessel began to strain in
the high seas. Parts of the hull
thought to be safe became weakened,
rivets broke and the water made rap
idly in the hold, and finally extin-
guished the fires in the engine room.
The pumps would not work. The
whole vessel showed signs of col
lapse and the men stood stripped,
awaiting orders to quit the ship. The
Vulcan was towing the Teresa, while
the Merritt rescued ia of her crew,
made up of volunteers from the GIN
cinnati, Newark and Vulcan. The
ropes were then cut and the Teresa
rapidly filed The Vulcan and Leon
idas deserted the Merritt, which put
into Charleston with the rescued.
Captain Crittenden and Captain La
sade, of the Merritt, had their arms
sprained.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-11-10
NICARAGUA CANAL.
Commission vii Unanimously Report
That the Project Is Feasible.

Commission Will Unanimously Report
That the Project Is Feasible.
The Nicaraguan canal commission
appointed by the president under an
;act of congress directing complete
INQUIRY into this project with particu-
lar reference to its practicability and
cost, has about completed its work,
and the present prospect is that the
report will be handed to Secretary
Hay in about a month.
The conclusions reached by the com
mission will not be announced until
the report is submitted. 1t is known,
however, that on the two salient feat
ures-practicability and cost-the
commission will report first that the
project of the canal joining the Allan
tic and Pacific by what is commonly
known as the Nicaraguan route Is en-
tirely feasible and practical, present
ing no engineering problems which
cannot be met; and second, that the
cost can be presented with fair de-
gree of mathematical exactness, allow
ing for excavation, construction and
other items. The cost will be about
1925, 100000. The report will not re-
fer to the practical questions involved,
but will confne itself to the scientific
engineering problems.