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that it be referred back to the various

that it be referred back to the various unions for vote"
 In answer to communication sent Col lector of Customs Jackson, the following communication was received;
 have your favor of date the 18th inst, asking what steps I propose to take as to the admission of Chinese persons coming from the Hawaiian Islands to the United States pending a ruling from the Treasury Depart ment at Washington.
 In answer l beg to state that all the rulings necessary in the premises have already been made
 The joint resolution providing for the annex ation of the Hawaiian Islands to the United States, approved July 2, 1898, by the United States Congress provides, among other things, as follows: Until legislation shall be enacted extending the United States customs laws and regulations to the Hawaiian Islands the exist ing customs relations of the Hawaiian Islands with the United States and other countries Also There shall be no further immigration of Chinese into the Hawaiian Islands. except after be allowed by the laws of the United States, and no Chinese by reason of anything herein contained shall be allowed to enter the United States from the Hawaiian Islands,
 These provisions are definite and determinate of your question: Of course shall obey the law.
 Any supposition that would deal leniently In the admission of this class of immigrants is certainly negatived by my course in these mat ters since I have held the office of Collector at this port now little more than one year. those admitted amounts to 1902
 You can rest assured that nothing but the express mandate of the law will induce to admit Chinese to landing at this port.
 I beg to remain, very respectfully,
 J. P. JACKSON, Collector The following officers were elected for the ensuing term:
 President-S. L. Robbins.
 Vice Presidential. Davis.
 Recording and Corresponding secretary-Ed Rosenberg.
 Financial Secretary-Ed L. Clapp.
 Treasurer-J. Walters.
 Sergeant at -Arms--J. J. Fox.
 Trustees-Ch. Schuppert. A. Furuseth, in Executive committee-J. Hill, J. F. Mo- Auiffe, J. Halk. ". Macarthur. Ed L. Clapp s. l.. Robbins, J. Walters
 Organizing committee-S. L. Robbins w Macarthur M Davis Ed Rosenberg, J. J. Fox Law and legislative vescommittee-A. Furuseth J. K. Phillips, Ch. Schuppert, Charles Benja- nlin s. Smith.
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large business section. views with disfayor the
 suggestion that the Philippines or any nor tion or them shall be returned to the sover eighty Of Spain or abandoned to the Fy,,ronea n nations; that we believe that any other course than the retention of these islands would be foreign powers: that unhestatingly dena nd the retention of these islands. that the com, merce of the Orient may be shared in bv our
 peopie without dictation from any European power whatsoever f | FRESNO, July 29.-The Fresno Cham | at 10 o'clock this forenoon great deaf
 or interest was manifested in the meet
 ing, Which was one of the best attended 1 Of the chamber for months. The folIowinp.
 telegram was forwarded: | To the President: In conjunction with tho san francisco Chamber of Commerce and other ike bodies of this Coast, the Fresno Chamber or commerce expresses its conviction that ec qulsltion Of the Philippine Islands would be of the United States. We hereby express our con- ndence in the wisdom of our Government to deal with any political questions arising in connection with this or other matters result ing from the war with Spain.
 SAN DIEGO, July 29-The Board of D,- rectors or the Chamber of Commerce fo
 day unanimously adopted the following:
 s Resolved That the Chamber of Commerce of san Diego fully indorses the action of the San administration to retain the Philippine Islands.
 The following telegram was then sent to President Mckinley:
 The commercial interests of the Pacific Coast
 urge the retaining of the Philippines bv our
 Government. Resolutions to that effect have just been passed by the San Diego Chamber of Commerce. VI
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, unfortunate, said: "Yes, my mother is in New York city and will be here on French Insane in asyum and did myse nS don't you know, until l was notified to- day to the contrary. 1 went to San Fran cisco and investigated, finding out that her agents there knew all there was to be learned
 My mother had been placed in an asy- lum all right enough, but asylums are was soon sufficiently well, am told, to wish herself somewhere else So she agreed to establish home and take life moderately, and finally got out of the place, although l am informed that she had merry time of 1t getting free, don't you know.
 Now, we may not live here, in fact favor living in the East. But her health will be seen to. and all that. She will first settle her, affairs here, which have death of my grandmother last spring, and then select a home.
 The world, don't you know, thinks her insane. but l am informed that she can be cured. Of course I hope. so.' And here the young Englishman gathered himself together in his pearl-buttoned overcoat adieu.
 This early release from the retreat VII which had been selected, for her. abroad Buffers most intimate friends most of whom believed that after an exciting and unhappy life, she had gone to a madhouse
 
 Her return Is the sequel. of a most re- markable story, for, born. in affluence and raised to fame, honor and refinement. her failure, in life was one which few women could have ever overcome.
 As the daughter of old General Kirk nam Tn Oakland she was beautiful, ac- complished and petted. but the glamor of an exciting. life claimed her; marriage brought strife, and fortunes melted away in her hands. ''
 In desperation she travelled, but at the notels where she was entertained, the cllnk Of the ice-pitcher was too often heard in the halls, and Lady Yarde-BuI- Ter went down the scale until at last, with tne consent Of her relatives, she had to De taken into the home of a former ser T1ant, penniless, half-crazed and helpless. From Frennh this Int. place she was sent to the while. ihedh- Lady" Yarde-Buller Is attended now py one or her agents. It is said that she IS IS Doth stronger and less reckless than before she went abroad.
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OPPOSE ANNEXATION.
The Labor Council Does Not Want the Competition Of
 Cheap Spanish Labor.

q am opposed to the annexation of the Philippines, but in my individual opinion they will be annexed and we will yet have a standing army of 100000 and forty or fifty battle-ships to sustain,' said A Furuseth, secretary of the Sailors Union, at the weekly meeting of the San Francisco Labor Council last evening.
 The speaker voiced the sentiments of majority of delegates present, but in a mild way, as the speakers who preceded him waxed warm in their arguments against the preconceived policy of the Government in annexing the islands.
 Secretary Ed Rosenberg showed why the United States should not make the move. After calling attention to the fact that the council had opposed the annex ation of Hawaii year ago he said he was a sailor and had seen the conditions of the people who occupied the Philip pines. He said they were driven by the lash and worked like hounds He feared that as soon as they came to this coun- try the workingmen would descend to their condition.
 R. Caverly doubted that any individual would benefit by the move. He thought that the great masses of laboring men should show their disapproval. The con dition of the country is such," he said,
 that if we annex the islands it would be the most favored spot of our politicians to hold positions at the expense of the coun- try. We will have free trade between the islands, and any man who believes in the protective tariff does not believe in the annexation of the islands"
 w. Macarthur thought that the organ izations they represented should express their views on the subject and the fol- lowing amendment was made, which met with the approval of those present: That this matter be referred to the executive committee with instructions to draw up a resolution opposing the annexation or per manent occupation of the Philippines and
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BECKER AND CREEGAN WILL,
 BE SET FREE The Bankers AsSOciatiOn Is Disguised With Lees
 Methods.
His Failure to Seal the Fate of the Nel ada Bank Forgers Was Expected-A
 Promise to Deane.

you are well taken care of. The bankers are hot after Becker, and if I can secure convection in this case they will begin to realize l am all right"
 Deane, who admits he is a crook, asked Lees what compensation he was to get for
 squealing on his pals.
 Anything you want. my boy' he re- thing you desire.''
 Deane replied that he prized his free dom more than money, and on that con- stand against Becker and Creegan. After the men were convicted mainly on his testimony the Chief promised to release him in a few days.
 I'm man of my word" he remarked batting Deane on the shoulder You're all right, and intend to help you"
 sti1 After no several eyer weeks had passed and Deane sent for Lees and asked him when he intended to release him.
 Don't worry, my boy,' he remarked. smile. We've got them. They cant es- cape us this time.'
 By way of complimenting Deane on his efforts in securing a conviction, Lees, ised to take him to prize fight which was to take place the next night. Tn inc meantime the scheming head of the Police Department wrote to the Pinker- tons and had them send several teIe- grams congratulating him on his 'clever capture" As Lees did not even know the identity Of the quartet of forgers the clever capture" telegrams caused con siderable amusement In police circles
 That is almost three years ago. Becker and Creegan are still in the County Jail. while Deane, who has grown stale walt ing for Lees to keep his promise, Ian gulshes in cell in the City Prison.
 On account of his turning States evil dence the ''kind-hearted" Chief did not send him to the County Jail. as he did Becker and Creegan, but allowed him to remain in the City Prison, under the watchful eye of Sergeant Wolf. Since Deane has been locked up in the City Prison Lees has seen that he received two meals day from the outside. The expense, 1t Is needless to state, Is not borne by Lees, but comes out of the po- lice contingent fund.
 Last night Lees consulted Captain Sey- mour as to the advisability of proceeding further with the case.
 While both were reticent on the subject. 1t IS believed that Lees Is satisfied with the reward he received from the Bank CTS Association for catching the forg- CTS, and is willing to abandon further prosecution.
 It is known that the Bankers Associa- ton Is disgusted with the failure of Lees to send Becker and Creegan to the peni- tentiary, and will not spend any more money to secure conviction.
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Business Men Want to Retain the COnQueStS in the
 Pacific.
Mckinley Asked to Keep the Conquered
 Islands for Room for the Expansion of Trade.

San Francisco, the Manufacturers and Pro-
 ducers Association. the Merchants Asso-
 citation and all other kindred organizations
 of San Francisco to express its continued
 confidence in and appreciation of the pa triotic ana statesmanllke manner Tn which the President of the United States has con-
 ducted the war with Spain, and desirous
 of strengthening his hands by expressing our determination to abide by any adjust ment of our new possessions that in peace negotiations may appear to him best for the interests of our beloved country; and
 now and the return of Spanish power would result in state of affairs even worse than
 that to the end which American soldiers are laying down their lives in Cuba, while the establishment of American institutions American patriotism and power there would the islands from their semi i-barbar- ism, give peace and happiness to the people thereof, increase the prestige and influence of the United States. further the great principles for which 1t stands and open an
 avenue for the legitimate and profitable employment of American capital. enterprise and the worlds commerce.; therefore, be it
 Resolved That the Chamber of Commerce Of San Francisco, voicing the commercial views of this city. hereby respectfully and earnestly petitions the President to held and Islands and all other lands which are now or may hereafter be acquired in the present ing our trade. relations with the Orient
 building up business that belongs to this country, and extending the cause of human citing the people who will thus be brought under our flag.
 I've should be unanimous in retaining possession of all the islands we have taken during this war with the exception of Cuba" said Mir. Nelson, in support of the. resolution. When the executive is- sued his war proclamation he held out to the nation and the world that we were not commencing a war of acquisition, but one of humanity. In the course of events a more aggressive war became necessary and compelled a great sacrifice of life and the expenditure of much money. This nation will keep its promise in that its war was humane one. This war compelled the nation to annex Hawaii and also to reach far beyond to the Asiatic coast. I hope the administration
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cannot adapt itself to nineteenth century progression would be a crime. Truly Is 1t written: None of Us lveth to himself'' Of nations the same is true.
 We could not and will not tolerate the misgovernment of Cuba, which precipitated the war and at this stage we cannot help doing for the Philippine Islands what we nave undertaken to do for Cuba, namely, give .ne natives stable firm and power ful government, and show the world that a government ''of the people, by the people for the people," although imperfect at best is calculated to give the most of happiness to the greatest number.
 Holding these islands means for OUT coast the control of an ever-increasing and enor- nous commerce. numerous steamship lines carrying the national flag. the entt.ing of two additional transatlantic railroads into San Francisco. laying a submarine cable to China, via Hawaii and Manila, and will make our city in time the great cntrepot for the trade Of all the coasts of the Pa ciic Ocean
 It is a seod thing that this aatior, by acquiring distant possessions, should by anticipating and overcoming difficulties of administration, prepare itself and it's repre- sentatives for the overwhelming influence which it must exert in the affairs of the world In the near future.
 Our exports during the past year ex- eeeded one hundred millions (s10O 900, ,000) per month. This is only the beginning of q marvellous development in manufacfuring industry which will in time make the United States the workshop of the nations and the industrial center of human intelli- gence. Our steamships, carrying the fin- ished product of the loom and machine shop. will race along every lane and route of ocean and river commerce; our commercial marine will carry the flag into every known seaport: our navy must be ready to pro- tect our merchants in every cline, and at days call by cable. To do this effectually naval stations, docks and coal supplies con nected by wire with Washington. must be ours in all parts of the world that our shipping may there find protection when neutral ports closed to us by war
 For these reasons every sentiment of en- l'Phtened patriotism and national inde- pendence points to the necessity of retain ing in perpetuity the properties so gallantly won from the enemy by the intrepidity of the United States navy which can be so easily held against all corners by the grow ing sea power of our own nation.
 Charles Nelson, the president O the Chamber of Commerce, offered tn resolutions:
 Whereas, by the fortunes of war and the splendid achievements of the American navy there have come to flag the Soo- loo Islands, Ladrone Islands. the Caroline Islands, the Philippine Islands and their dependencies; and
 Whereas. the Chamber of Commerce of
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OFFICES A-BEGGING
 FOR CANDIDATES
OLYMPIC CLUB OFFICIALS MAY
 HOLD OVER.
Lamentable Lack of Spirit in What Was Once the Crack Athletic Organization of the
 State

On Monday evening the Olympic Club will make another struggle to elect a new board of directors and executive Of hcers for the coming year The president. George A. Newhall. has called for a general meeting in the club gymnasium on Monday night An gust l, to elect a nominating committee whose duty it will be to name the execu- tive officers and the board of directors on the regular ticket
 Two years ago the present adrninistra- ton was elected to office after a faint opposition. They have held office since that time not because they were re-elect ed last year, but because the spirit of the club was at such low ebb that no one could be induced to head the ticket. A nominating committee was elected. but so multiform and varied were the de- mands of the individuals composing if that no agreement was reached and the committed, after many meetings, dis solved itself. At least a dozen names were suggested for the presidency, yet no choice was made The result was that George A. Newhall and the board elect ed with him were forced to remain in of- flee another year.
 That year has expired and efforts will be made to put up new ticket. Whether this call for a general election of nominating committee by the mem bers will or will not be productive of any results is matter which time must set tle In the old days there were always two tickets in the field, the regular and the opposition, and the fight waged be- tween them was both active and spirited. 1t showed the existence of a healthy spirit in the club, something which has altogether vanished
 The present board seems anxious to be relieved of it's duties and tTfere are some members who are equally anxious that 1t should come to pass Some talk has been current that the meeting will be well attended and that a nominating committee has already been slated. But the majority seem to be of the opinion that the club is lifeless, that no esprit de corps exists, and that the meeting for the election of the nominating committee will have to be postponed from time to time as 1t was year ago. Newhall and the others of the present regime are in for another siege If this prove to be the case They have held the fort for two years and the present indications point to an other years holding.
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Chief Lees is indignant over the action of the Supreme Court in granting Becker and Creegan, the noted bank forgers, a new trial. As usual, he thinks that the court erred, simply because the decision adds to his incompetency.
 To overcome the awful blow," as one of his sleuths expressed it, he is telling his few friends that the Supreme Jus tices do not know their business. Had the decision been in his favor he, no doubt, would have extolled their virtues, not only as opponents of the law, but as citizens, who were anxious to place such men as Becker and Creegan in the peni- tentiary, where he thinks they belong. His signal failure to carry out the sen tence of Judge Wallace created consider able amusement wherever the decision of the Supreme Court was discussed. Such expressions as Lees has lost his grip" or that the "Chief is a dead one,' were frequently heard
 The Nevada Bank forgery Is perhaps one of the most noted in the criminal annals of this State. Tn 1895 the gang, which consisted of Becker, CTeegan, Frank Deane and a noted crook, who is known to the Pinkertons as Rat Me Cluskey, arrived here from the East Deane rented an office in a building on Market street, and as the first move in carrying out the bold crime he deposit ed $2OOO with the Nevada Bank The fol- lowing day he went to Woodland and purchased draft for SIP on the Crocker- Woolworth Bank. The draft was turned over to Becker, who is known as the king of forgers, and he raised 1t to $22,- 000 The bogus paper was subsequently, deposited in the Nevada Bank by Deane.
 A few days later he went to the bank and drew the check for $20,000 Not sus- pecting anything wrong the cashier gave him the amount in gold. After dividing the money among the gang McCluskey and Deane went to St. Paul, while Beck CT and Creegan journeyed to New York. While they were arranging to work off another forged check the clerk of the bank which they intended to beat rec ognized McCluskey from picture which was published in newspaper and con- cluding that he was at his old tricks at once notified the Pinkerton agency.
 Both McCluskey and Deane were subse- quently arrested, and being recognized as two of the men who had a hand in the Nevada Bank forgery, the authorities lost no time in notifying the police Of this city. After they were brought back Deane, who ciaimed he was shabbly treated by Beck CT and Creegan, 'peached'' on them. They were indicted by the Grand Jury and through the information furnished by Deane they were located and arrested. In the meantime McCluskey had been ac- quilted of the charge, and Deane put un- der heavy bond pending the trial of Beck CT and Creegan. Lees promised him his freedom if he would testify against his two accomplices.
 Help me convict these fellows" he Is said to have remarked. and I'll see that
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will listen to us and retain the Pbf1in- pines. The retention of the islands under the American flag will give us an access to the countries of Asia and greatly faci- tion''
 George A. Newhall seconded the reso- lution,, and addresses supporting it were made by J. F. Le Count, Charles Bund- scher and R. c. Sheath
 J. A. Jones, who declared he was not a member of the Chamber of Commerce, asked the privilege of the floor. He said he would oppose the resolution. He was stopped in his remarks and ruled out of order. The motion was called and the resolution was unanimously adopted.
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The Chamber of Commerce. the Manu- lecturers and Producers Association. the Merchants Association and all the . kindred commercial bodies of San Fran cisco yesterday declared by resolution that 1t would be advantageous for the commerce and expansion of the Pacific Coast and for all America for the Arueri- can people to retain full possession of all the islands of the Philippine group. That resolution was adopted at meeting of representative business men and of dele gates from the different bodies at the Chamber of Commerce yesterday after noon. and the decision reached was tele- sraphed at once to President Mckinley. . President Hugh Craig, in calling the meeting to order. said:
 In the short period of the last 100 days
 events have transpired that have thrilled the national pulse from Maine to CaH cornia, , from Washington to Florida, entirely ob-
 iiteratng sectionalism and concentrating
 into one paean of praise and gratitude to
 The victories of the United States sea and
 land forces have laid at the feet of the
 nation the richest and most productive of all the tropical islands in both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans They are ours by right
 Of conquest, and the enemy is likely to realize within few weeks at the most the utter hopelessness of further contest. When the time arrives pressure may be attempted by foreign powers to deprive us of some, at least, of the fruits of the magnificent accomplishment of the United States navy in the Orient.
 It is especially fitting that this chamber should express itself clearly in hoping that at whatever cost our acquisitions in the Philippine Islands may be retained the permanent possession of the United States, that our flag raised there may ever remain, so it may again be said: When 2 crown falls in the North Pacific 1t Is pull verized. and when scepter departs in that . ocean it departs forever
 Spanish misrule of the Philippines has been a by-word for centuries; the natural productiveness of the islands and the in- dustries of its people have been cruelty retarded. To return any portion of that rich group to a tottering monarchy that