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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-09-29
WINNIE DAVIS FUNERAL.
Rema ins of the Daughter of the Gin
federnCy Laid to Rest.


Richmond. Va, Sept. 25.-Narina
Anna Jefferson Davis. THE Daughter
of the Confederacy." sleeps her last
sleep in the bosom Of the land she
loved so well. Her remains arrived
here at GAO o'clock yesterday morning
and were met at the depot by Lee
camp. Confederate Veterans. of which
she was member, and delegates
from Pickett's camp, Col. Archer An
dcrson, Hon. J. Taylor Elyson, Col. E.
f. Hobson and DR.. George Ross and
their wives received Mrs. Davis and
those of her Immediate party who
were on tie train. The caskct was
borne to the haarse by the active pail
bearers, ana the guard Of honor and
veteran escort followed in columns of
tours. st. Pauls church, in which the
funeral services We're conducted. and
of which Rev. Hartley Carmichael is
the rector, was the church in which
Mr.. Davis was confirmed, and here re-
ceived. on April 3. 1865. the message
from Gen. Lee which rendered neces-
sary the evacuation Of Richmond by
the Confederate troops.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-09-29
THE MARKETS,
Latest Quotations From Grain and
Live Stock Centers.

AuteSN auOtdd1On9 FROM Gf01n ana
Live Stock Centers.
St. Paul, Sept. 25.-Wheat-Quota-
tons given are for new wheat; old
wheat Of corresponding grade CON-
mands premium; No. 1 Northern,
Is 1-2@G6 lie; No. Northern, 62@
6:}c. Corn-No. 3 yellow. 3O@31c; No
3. % 1-2@30c. Oats-No. 3 white. 300
% lie: No. ), 22@:22 3-4c. Barley and
Rye-Sample barley, 3O@36c; No. 2
rye 44@44 1-2c; No. 3 rye, 42zl43c.
Duluth Mimi. Sept. %. - Wheat
No. hard, II SIC; No. l Northern,
IS lac; No. , Northern. 81 lac: No. 3
spring, 6Oc; to arrive, No. 1 hard. tic:
No. l Northern. 81 1-2c; September.
No. l hard. II 1-2c; No. Northern,
Csc: October. first half. No. l North
ern. &C: December. No. hard, CSC;
No. Northern. G2c: May, No. 1 hard,
is 1-4c: No. 1 Northern, u lie Oats
-23W23 1-2c. Rye-To arrive, IL 1-2c.
Minneapolis, Sept. 25.-Wheat-Sep-
TENDER opened at 81 3-4c: higest. 65c:
lowest. "a 1-2c: closed at "a lie: De-
cember opened ut 60 Sic highest,
81 1-Sc; lowest. 60 1-4M6O 3-Sc: closed
at GO 1-2@6O 5-Sc: May opened at
81 1-2c; highest. 81 7-Sc: lowest.
81 I-Sc: closed at 62 14c on track, No.
l hard. 81 1-4c: No. l Northern 66 lie;
No. , Northern, 50 1-4c.
Chicago, Sept. 25.-Cash Wheat-No.
red. 81 1-4MG7 Lee: No. 5 red. 640l
&C: No. > hard. 65c: No. :, hard. 630
64c; No. > spring, 81 1-2GfG3 LIE: No.
Northern spring. 81 1-2c; No. North
ern spring. 64@6Gc. Corn-No. 2,
30 3-4@29 7-Sc; No. 3 corn, 20 5-Sc.
Oats-No. .. 22c: No. 3, p lie
Chicago. Sept. %. - Hogs - Light.
S3.60M4.O5: mixed $3.6oM4.O5: heavy,
$3.4OM4.C5; rough. $3.4G<13.GO. Cattle
-BeeveS. S3.9O0l5.GO: COWS and heif-
ers. S2M4.75: Texas steers. So. 1O@3.S 5;
Western, $,.50014.4O: Stockers and
feeders, $3.1o@4.6O. Sheep-Natives
$2.9OM3.6O: Westerns. $350ll4. 40;
lambs $3.75@6.1O.
Sioux Sity. Iowa, Sept. 25.-Hogs-
$3.6tM3.S5. Cattle - Beeves, $4.G5@
800; Westerns, $3.7Na4.20: Gamers
1913: cows, $3.75; heifers, $3.3O@4;
bulls. $2.60@3.4O: stockers. $3.S0M4 10:
yearlinss, $3.250l4.4O: calves, $3.50
$50. Sheep-$3. 5O@4.S5.
South st. Paul. Sept. 25.-Hogs-
$3.COQl3 81 Ii Cattle Cows. $3@
375; steers. $3.50Q+.O7 1-2; stockers, 50
OF; oxen. $3@3.9o: feeders, S;Gt".SO;
bulls, $3.50.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-09-29
NEWS IN BRIEF.

Overflow From the Wires In n Con-
densed Form.
Andrew Judson White of New York
died Of paralysis in London.
DR.. William A. p. Martin, an Ameri-
can, has been appointed president Of
the Imperial University Of China at
Picking.
Two distinct tests. one of Krupp
plate intended for the United States
government, an another of Harvey
plate for Russia, prove to the salts
faction of naval experts that the
krupp process is superior.
Representatives of the Chicago plat
forms Democrats of New York State
met at Troy, n. V. and adopted an
ultimatun demanding the reattirma-
ton Of the Chicago platform in the
platform to be adopted at Syracuse.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-09-29
THAT FLOATING DRY DOCK.
Naval Officers Regard the One nj
Havana With Jealous Eyes.

Washington, Sept. 25.-The naval Of
ficals nave had their attention drawn
to the Importance of securing, in good
conaition, the fine floating dry-dock
which was lowed to Havana and
placed in the harbor there just before
the outbreak Of hostilities. This dock
is large enough for any of our battle
ships. and the naval officers are put
ting forth efforts to prevent the mill
tary commission at Havana from al
lowing it to be taken away. holding
that as it is not autonomobile. it would
not fall subject to the same rule as
that by which the American commits
sioners in Porto Rico allowed the
Spanish torpedo boat destroyer Terror
and three lesser craft to leave San
Juan for Spain.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-09-29
RUSSO-CHINESE TREATY.
Details of the Secret COnventft
Signed Last March

Details of the Secret Convention
Signed Last March,
London. Sept. PA dispatch to the
Globe from Hongkong. published this
afternoon. nl"portS to give the details
OF the Scri'i convention signed ut
Peking on March u. 1t appears that
Hsu Wing '..:,ni. of the Chinese foreign
Office. thr'"..,'.,- concluded an agreement
with ST. '',tr"sDurg by which China
coded FL; III, ..!lr and Ia Lien Wan,
stipUlat;Dg t::at only Russian and Chi
neSe WarS:.DS enter or dock at Port
Arthur RHssia, it also appears. gets
the exclusive :.se of the inner harbor
OF Ia Lien Wan. the sole adminiStra-
ton Of the cctled territories and a tract
OF land north of Ia Lien Wan is
designated as buffer belt.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-09-29
Gen. Miles Will Crate,

Omaha. Ncb.. Sept. 25.-President
Watties received telegram from Maj.
Gen. Miles in which the general ac-
cepts the invitation of the exposition
management to deliver an address OH
army day of the peace jubilee. and
said that he would be present if pos
sible. Secretary James Wilson, of the
department Of agriculture. has also
accepted cn invitation to be present.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-09-29
Voorhees, for Gnyernor

"rcnton. y. j.. Sept. 24.-Thr Rcpub-
liran state convention met here aud
nominated Foster NJ. Voorhees, as it's
candidate for governor. Mr.. Voorhees,
is at present Il senator from Union
county and in his capacity as prcsi-
dent Of the senate. has been acting as
governor since Gov. John G. Griggs
was chosen attorney general.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-09-29

washington, Sept. 24.-lnforMati0n
received by Acting Postmaster General
Heath indicates that temporary or
ganization of the postal system in the
important cities and towns in Porto
Rico under United States auspices will
be in operation almost as soon as the
evacuation Of the islands by the Span
iarCS is complete.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-09-29
OVER TIE CERRUTI AFFAIR.
Italy and Colombia Have Severed
Diplomatic Relations

Colon Colombia, Sept 24.-.Adviccs
received here from Bogota the capital
OF Colombia. say that all relations be-
tween Colombia and Italy have been
severed C'Hing to the action of the
Italian government in the Cerr,ti af-
fair. Wh!r!! the Colombian officials con-
sldered ar}:.ary and in violation Of
the treaty uf 1892, which was thereby
annulled.
News received here from Cartagena
says it is rumoreu there that Colombia
agrees to pay the claims Of Punchard,
McTagGnrt 4 Co. of 1O.OOOOOO francs
as a result of breach of the An
ti",'an railroad contract.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-09-29
Reception to Com mission.

Dnnvers, Mass. Sept 24.-rhe Dan
formal reception to Hon. and Mrs. .Io-
Srph Chamberlain and other guests in
its rooms yesterday. The English and
American flags wrr" intrrtwinrd over
a. picture of the battle of Lexington.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-09-29
TROOPS FOR MARCHAND.
French Government Sending Rein
fOrccmcnts to Fashoda

French Government Sending Rein
fOrcemenfs to Fashoda
Paris, Sept 24.-The Journal says
the government has decided upon tile
immediate dispatch of a company of
Sc 'c"alcsc sharpShootcrS and ii de-
1nrir"": Of artillery to reinforce Mai
March@nl, the French explorer who is
rel"i.,.' ~ have occupied Fashoda,
on the Nile. about four hundred miles
above khartoum.
Later in the day an official denial
was issued Of the statement published
in the Journal that the government in
tends to send rcintorcrmpnts to Mai.
Marrbanu
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-09-29
Casualty in q Mine.

Nanticoke, Pa, Sept. 25.-By rush
in coal in No. l shaft three men were
entombed and probably instantly
killed. They were George II. Morgan.
aged tbIrty-four years; John Shannon.
aged thir.y-two. and John A. Jones,
aged twcnty-eight. Two other miners.
John 0. Woolford ard John J. Jones,
narrowly escaped with their lives.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-09-29
DEEMED SIGNIFICANT.
The Home Visits of Foreign Ambas-
sadOres just ut THIS Time.

sadores just at THIS Time.
Washington, Sept %. With the de-
parture OF Nj. Cambon: the ambasSa-
doris Of France. Germany and Italy
will be abroad. leaving only Great
Britain and Russia with their amCas-
sailors in Washington. This exodus
toward Europe at the time of the
meeting Of the peace commission at
Paris has given riseto reports that
there was some significance in the
trips, although it is said at the several
embassies that no political considera-
lions are involved. Count Cassini, the
Russian ami,a ssador, will return this
week from a.: extended summer vaca-
ton There has been no confirmation
of the press report that he would be
transferred to the Russian embassy at
LonGon.and it is concluded that Count
Cassini will remain here.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-09-29
Damaged by Il Cyclone.

Mount Airy, y. c.. Sept 25.-A cy-
clone visited here, unrooting the Cape
Fear Il 1addin Valley railway depot.
blowing down several buildings and
doing considerable damage to tele-
graph and telephone communication.
Tire miles west of Piedmont noun
tain the railway trestle and 300 feet
of track were washed away.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-09-29
GOV. PINGREE HONORED.
Michigan Republicans Unanimous
RcnOminnte Him.

Detroit, Mich, Sept. 23.-Gov. Pin
gree was unanimously renominated by
reclamation this afternoon by the Re
publican state convention. His reform
ideas and efforts toward regulating al
legged inequalities Of taxation were
heartily commended in tie platform
adopted, and many members Of his
party who have heretofore not been
in accord with the governor Joined in
the cheering when he appeared and
made characteristic speech of ac-
CoDtanco
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-09-29
StrinEinx Wirea.

Park Rapids. Mimi. Sept. PA
telephone line will soon be under con-
structiOn from Park Rapids to Me-
nahgn. via l.atona and Hubbard.
Moody 4 Kerln are the proprietor>.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-09-29
Residence Burned.

Ilu,rhins. Iowa. Sept. %. The farm
residence and household effects of JOAN
Gordon, a farmer living four miles
north ut here, were utterly destroyed
by lire caused hy Il defective chimney
Joss probably 81, ,Oll
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-09-29
STAGE ACCIDENT
Load of Passengers Dumped in the
Republic Mining Region

spokane, Wash, Sept. 25.-The stage
running between Marcus and ReDub-
nc ran away down Il steep declivity,
fatally injuring Agnes Churchill. &
Canadian lady, and probably fatally
injuring John Todd, a we'll known
horsenan. There We're nine other
passengers. who were all bruised.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-09-29
WOODFORD RESIGNS.
No Successor Is Likely to Be APP
pointed for Some Time.

pointed for Some Time.
Washington, Sept. 25.-Following
the custom in the case of minister
who has been obliged to leave his
post by the breaking out of hostilities,
Stewart L. Woodford has filed his
resignation as minister to Spain. 1t is
believed that it will be six months be-
fore the United States has occasion to
send minister to Madrid again. and
IL Mr.. Woodford's resignation remains
so long Enacted upon, his status will
be merely nominal, for, under the law,
his salary ceased after the expiration
Of sixty days from the date he left
his post, with the addition of sufti-
cient period of time to enable him to
return to the United States.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-09-29
ATTEMPTED Wife Murderer,

Tarentum. Pa. Sept 25.-Harvey
PetZ:ngcr attempted to murder his
wife and then committed suicide. The
couple have been married five years,
but lately have not been living to-
gcther. 1t is said PrtZinger had made
two previous attempts to murder his
\\in
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-09-29
GERMANY'S EXPORT TRADE.
Has Been Continually Increasing for
the Past Five Years.

Washington. Sept. 25.-Reports to
the state department from United
States consular representatives at
Eibenstock and Chemnitz show that
Germany's export trade has been con-
tinually increasing for the last five
years, although that of Franco and
England has been diminishing. The
figures cited show that Germany's
gains in the first half CT this year.
compared with 1897. was S2,0SO.OO0.
while in the same period France lost
SOD ,514 800 and England S233}.2!4 900.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-09-29
Well Known Railroad Man Ill

New York, Sept. 2.-John Nj. lou
coy. for many years general manager
of the New York Central railway and
for forty-four years in the continuous
service OF the New York Central Il
Hudson River lines. is critically i'll.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-09-29
Under the EmnrCsA' TI,uml,

Tcling. Sept 23.-RumorS which it
is impossible to disregard are in circu-
lution to the effect that the empress
dowagrr of China has recovered her
asceEdancy over the emperor. vino is
now practically in Il state of tulcayr.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-09-29
SARGENT WILL STICK
IL Reelected Grand Master He Will
Resign From the Commission

Toronton. Ont. Sept. 24.-F. z. Sar-
gent. grand master Of the Brotherhood
or Loconltiyc Firemen stated at the
grand ldge convention now in session
that he would again be a candidate
for the position of grand master. He
stated further. that if elected he would
resign from the position on the re-
Gently created non-partisan industrial
commission. to which he was ap-
pointed by President Mckinley. His
announcement was received by the
convention with tremendous applause,
and his reelection by reclamation is a
certainty.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-09-29
THE TOLEDO HORROR.
Thirteen Are Dead as Result of the
Explosion.

Toledo, Ohio. Sept. 23.-Thirteen
are dead as Il result Of the fire and eX-
rlosion in the Paddock, Ho,.e 4 Co. ele-
vator last night: In addition to those
already found and who have since died
Of injuries are Frank Perchincki,
Hamilton Parks. son Of Supt. William
j. Parks. and one unknown. who can
not be Identified are added TO the list
of Fatalities The number OF missing
is not vet positively known.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-09-29
uend-EnL Collision.

lIillShorn. n. d.. Sept. 24.-rhcrr
was Il hruu-rnu collision between two
Great Northern trains which wrecked
two engines and several ears near the
depot here. The trninmrn saved Them
selves by jumping. The morning pas
SNmyrr train TNt llN on 4 Siding.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-09-29
TEXAS QUARANTINE.
Regulations Tying Up Freight Trnf-
fic on Railroads.

New Orleans. Sept. %. - News
reached the Southern Pacific that as
the result of the announcement Of four
eases Of yellow fever here Texas has
slapped on an absolutely rigid Quaran-
tine against all freight from New Or
leans. Both Southern aud Texas Pa
citic roads are thus tied up. No details
Of the Albania quarantine have been
made uDiic.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-09-29

GAINESVILLE. Mimi. Sept. -. The
hardware store OF William Harrison
WAS burglnrNiZru. RaZors, knives AMI
other articles to the amount OF 5000
were taken. There Is no clue to the
robbers.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-09-29

Soulhbend. Ind. Sept. 25.-rhe In
diana, Illinois Il Iowa railroad filed
$3.uOO.OOO mortgage here in favor OF
the Continental Trust Company OF
New York and Joseph -. Oliver Of
SUuthbrnu.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-09-29

Lake Benton. Mimi. sept. - While
'hrrshng on the farm IT M'rharl Bic
yer. near hero. the separator of \r'Il
HrrSsl'r was hnnru, WIih four STACKS
OF cram.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-09-29
MINERS MEET
AN AWFUL FATE
SEVENTY MEN ARE ENTOMBED IN A
NINE.

After Heroic Work All Are Rescued
Except Eight, Who Were Killed
Outrlght-Threc Men More or
Less Injured-Accilcnt Caused by
an Explosion of Fire Damp
Many Escaped by an Unused Pass
age HcnrtrcndinE Sscenes About
the Mine During the Work OF
Rescue
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-09-29
DARING ROBBERY.
In an Australian Bnnk--Arrcst Is
Made.

San Francisco, Sept. %. australian
papers Just received report daring
bank robbery at Penhurst. about 200
miles from Melbourne. An unknown
man entered the local branch of the
Bank OF Victoria. and covering the
manager. Mr.. Jameson. with a re-
Vclver, bound and gagged him and OBJ
tanned possession of the keys of the
strong room. He distracted about
$500 in notes and gold and made off.
\ man named Glen Thompson has
been arrested on suspicion. the evil
dcnce against being very strong.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-09-29
TIEBERG ACQUITTED.

This the Result of the Alleged MUIR
dercr's New Trial.
Litchtield. Mimi. Sept. 2o.-'rhe trial
of Tieberg. indicted in Lac Qui Parle
county on charge of the murder of Ole
Johnson near Madison. Mimi. which
has been in progress here two weeks
OH retrial and change of venue before
Judge Tarbox Of Wright county was
brought to Il close by Il verdict Of not
guilty. He had been found guilty Of
murder in the first degree by jury in
Lac qui PArle county.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-09-29
AND THIS AT ATLANTA.
The Old Flag Raised on the SchOO
houses.

houses.
Atlanta. Ga, Sept. 25.--Flags We're
raised on all public schools with cere-
monies which included speeches by
prominent citizens and the singing OF
national airs by the children. The
tlag-raising was in compliance With an
order Of the city council passed sew
eral months ago. Immediately after
the banners were launched they were
swung to half-nlast in honor Of Miss
Winnie Davis. who was buried at
Richmond
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-09-29
Injury Proved Fatal,

Fergus Falls. MINI. Sept. N de-
rome \. Nurse, til" Star Lake man
who accidentally shot himself with II
o1-cY,lihpr rifle while squirrel hunting.
died from the effects of his injuries.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-09-29
PROPELLER DAMAGED.
The kaiser wilhelm der Crosse
Goes Into Dry Dock

Southampton. Sept. 23.-The North
German Lloyd steamer Kaiser Will
helm der Crosse, which arrived here
from New York. has gone into dry
dock for repairs to her starboard pro-
peller. one blade of which was lost
on Sept. on her outward passage.
The company'S steamer Saale has
taken the Kaiser Wilhelm'S passengers
bound for Bremen to that port
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-09-29
New Elevator

Faribault. Mimi. Sept 25.-The
Sheffield Milling company Of this city
has begun the erection Of a $4,000
bushel circular steel elevator to cost
$4,000 or over.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-09-29

Yves, Superior. Wis, sept 21.l. w.
Gates. one Of the oldest ond RIOS, "e-
sprclrd citizens of lhi, city, died ut
the age OF srvcniy-slX.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-09-29
l:nX.rnncn1 Won't IN, Eur.s,

Washington. Sept. -. An order has
been issued by the war department to
different commanding generals, stat
Ing that furloughrd men are not emit.
tied to transportation 10 their homes
ut government expense.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-09-29
TOUCHED FOR CIGARETTES.
A SwindIer Cleans Up 10000 Coffin
Nails at St. Paul.

st. Paul Sept. 24.-The firms Of
Griggs. Cooper & Co., Seabury Il Co.
ard J. y. Allen 4 Co. III {; Paul were
swinded out Of 10000 cigarettes each
recently by clever young man. He
called up the different firms by tele-
phone and represented that the agents
Of we'll known st. Paul rms would
call for the cigarettes, being short on
Il rush order. The police are now
looking for him.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-09-29
HE HAS THE NINE.

The Presidents Investigation Com
mittee Chosen.
Washington, Sept. 25.-The presi-
dent told his visitors that the COM
mission to investigate the conduct Of
the war department had been COM
p!eted and would consist of nine men,
bers, as first announced. He has not
announced the full membership.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-09-29
ECONOMY IN ECUADOR.
The Legation ut Washington Will
He Abolished.

he Abolished.
Panama. Colombia. Sept. 23.-Econ-
omy is the order in Ecuador. The ex-
ecutive has just decided to abolish the
legation At Washington and has re-
duced the salaries OF the consols at
New York. Hamburg and Liverpool to
4N Aucres (about 5000 in gold monthly.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-09-29
HAWA|IANS
ARE DIVIDED
NATIVES NOT ALL OF ONE MIND
REGARDING ANNEXATION.

Restoration of the Queen Desired by
One Faction Who Remain Loyal
to the Monarchy-Other. Accent
the Change but Ask for Certain
Concessions Under the New Form
of GOvernment-Mem of Row
Alists Declaring the Annexation
Resolution Was Not Proucrly
Passed - Revolutionary Words
Spoken at Il Meetings
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-09-29
TO PLEAD FOR
INDEPENDENCE
:EMlSSARIES OF AGUlNALDO WILL
SEE THE PRESIDENT.

They Hint That Some Sort of an
Agreement Had Decn Made With
Consul Wildmu. Regarding the
Outcome of the Wnr-InsurEentn
Evidently Ua.crs.Ood That Amer
leans Would Aid TIL en- to Gain
Their Independence Prom Uses
May Have Been MisundcrAtOOL-
Gen. Greene Arrives and Speaks
Highly of the Volunteers.
The record-union., 1898-12-07
Weinst0Ck. Lubin Co, 4OO-4I2 Street Sacramento

thereto, terminating the interest on all
deposits on the 1st of July, 1899, and
forbidding further deposits after that
date. ~
The report contains an inventory Of
the public property of the republic
which now inures to the United States.
which is of an estimated value of $1O,-
41S, 14O, distributed as follows: Govern
ment public lands, $4,147, 700; Govern
ment lots, sites, etc., 81, ,4S1 800; de-
partment property, 81, 4,7S9, ,24O.
The report gives considerable data in
regard to duties collected, showing that
under the Dingley bill the amount
would have been much greater than
it was. This comparison shows that
the collection for 1897, which was
$54S, ,4S3, would have been under the
American law 1902, 706.
The report recommends the construc-
tion Of cable to the islands, to be
under the control of the United States,
which, it says, is demanded by the mill
tary condition existing or liable to ex-
ist at any time
Speaking of the character of the pop
ulation of the islands, and referring es-
pecially to the recommendation for
comforting citizenship upon the Portu-
guese and failing to confer it upon the
Chinese and japanese, the report says:
THE Americans, although in such
a small minority, practically dominate
the governmental affairs of the coun-
try, and with the British and Germans
and part blood Hawaiian-A Americans to-
gether, constitute the controlling ele-
ment in the business. The Chinese and
Japanese do not now possess political
power, nor have they any important
relation to the body polite, except as,
laborers. The Portuguese are largely
immigrants from the islands and colo
nies of Portugal in the Atlantic, and
have never been very closely tied to
their mother country. With the GER
tain attrition which is bound to exist
between them and the Americans in
Hawaii, and under the influence of the
existing public school system, which
makes the study Of the English lam
guage compulsory, they promise to be
a good class of people for the growth
of republican ideaS''