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The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-03-05
MIR. CoRBETTS DOWNFALL.

AS might have been expected the
senate has refused to seat Hon. w. II.
Corbett as senator from Oregon, on
the appointment of the governor after
the legislature having failed to elect.
The vote by which the motion to de-
clare him seated was defeated so
emphatic as to leave no doubt as to
the sentiment of the senate in ref
erencei to the case. Only nineteen
senators supported the measure, while
fifty voted against it.
s By Ghis action the senate has es;a5-
lished precedent. that should stand as
long as the present system of electing
senators prevails. The power of fill
ing vacancy in the senate after a
legislature fails to elect should not be
delegated to governor. No one man
should have powers Cthat are, by the
constitution, imposed upon others.
Neither should an inducement be held
out to create deadlOcks on senatorial
election in legislatures, by recognizing
the appointed of a governor. Had Mr..
Corbett been seated, a precedent would
have been esta blished that would haye
been most dangerous. and might at
have resulted IN a majority
of the senate being composed of men
appointed governor and ir this
event, the senate would entirely cease
to be representative body.
The disposition of Mr.. Corbet's case
was entirely non-partisan, and it may
be said to the credid of many re-
publican members that In this instance
they surrendered party prejudice for
acting as statesmen rather
Than partisans.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-03-05
PROSPERITY OF TRUSTS.

While the farmers of America, those
farmers who till the fields aud harvest
crops, have been fairly prosperous
during the past year, prosperity has
also struck another class of farmers,
the instigators and organizers of trusts.
Whether it has been the result of legis-
latien or from some other cause, there
has been more combining of capital, so
as to control large industries during,
the past year than during any other
twelve months of the nations history.
The following are some of the larger
trusts that have been formed since
March of last year:
Bank trusts with branches in large
cities: 200 piano manufacturers with
capital stock of 10000, 900; 20 Chicago
breweries, s2S,OOO, 900: wire nail trust,
including all the concerns in this
country, $55, 900, 900; cracker and bis
cult trust. 100000, 900; seven-eights of
manufacturers of woodworking machi-
merry, $500, 900; the river coal inter-
ests from Pit.sburg to New Orleans,
Sl1 ,000, 900: a theatrical trust with the
leading theaters in the country in the
combine: tobacco trust, S12,000,0 900:
railroads centering about New York
have bought up or leased a monopoly
of wharf facilities. They have notified
steamship companies that they would
handle freight only on certain terms.
which give the lions share of profits
to the railroads, S200,00O,OO New
York gas companies, s23, 900. 900; silver
smelling and refining companies con-
trolling an output of $4,000, 900 ounces
bullion. Comment should be unnec-
essary.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-03-05
SPAIN MUST FIGHT ALONE.

Evidently Spain has been expecting
aid from other European nations in
case of an open rupture with the United
States, but indications now are, that
in case of war she will be left TO her
eNn resources. aud will be single
handed in her contest with the United
States. The Oregonian seems to take
the correct view of the situation when
it says:
Spain, in event of war, will have no
ally in Europe. 1t is true that m major
portion of the bonds of Spain. based on
the revenues of Cuba, are owned in
France, but they are quite as safe of
payment By Cuba with her in
dependence, secured by the interven-
tion of the United Srates. which i'm
plies the return of law, order; peace
and commercial prosperity, as they
are under the present situation. Lead
ers of the present French government
are on most cordial terms with our
government, and France would never
undertake so serious step as an Of
fensive and defensive alliance with
Spain without the approval of Russia,
power that has always been our
friend. Furthermore, the Spanish
bonds are held bv the great Jewish
bankers of Paris, who at present have
no influence with the French people.
Russia would never support France in
Spanish alliance. for she knows that
such step would throw US into the
arms of England, whose own trade
with Cuba is large and valuable. and
whose Chinese interests are so i'm
portant as to make cooperation with
the United States most valuable and
welcome.
The queen of Spain is an Austrian
archduchess, but Austria cannot stir
without the approval of the German
emperor. who is not crazy enough to
force the Unitea States by his action
into coalition with Great Britain and
Japan. Germany and Russia have their
hands full today in China, and Will
never back Spain against the United
States, and thus force the com bination
and consolidation of the Anglo-Saxon
race on sea and land. Great Britain
would seize the opportunity to unity
the wealth and aggressive resources of
the Anglo-Saxon or English-speaking
race of the globe, and such an oppor-
tunity will never be afforded by Conti-
mental Europe in support of Spain.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-03-05
THE CITY'S' GUESTS.

The Dalles is pleased to welcome
such large and representative body
of woolgrowers and men interested in
this industry: feeling that it is benefi-
cial for them to be here, and also that
the result Will be of benefit to the city.
The visitors cannot but recognize the
facilities The Dalles can offer for ac-
comodating and caring for the peo-
pie engaged in this industry. from the
woolgrower to the manufacturer. Its
warehouse fac ihties, banking institu-
tions and mercantile interests are
such that all connected with the wool
business can readily see this is the
natural center for woolmen; and that
it is destined ever to be the greatest
wool distributing point in the North
west. Aside from all these advantages,
the transportation rates The Dalles is
able to offer is an inducement for both
growers and buyers to center here,
and all are ready to recognize these
advantages.
The gentlemen who are guests of
the city represent every branch of the
wool industry, and as the freedom of
The Dalles is extended to them, they
will learn much of our manner of do
ing business and the advantages this
place has over all its rivals. The
Dalles appreciates its guests on this
occasion, and it is the universal hope
profitable but pleasant.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-03-05
BOND FIENDS IN CLOHER.

= Scarcely have the clouds of war begun
settling upon this fair land. but the
bond brokers of Wall street have be-
gun to see profit for themselves in the
country's misfortunes, and are laying
their plans to get their octopus like
grasp more firmly upon the nation.
A New York dispatch of Feb. 26 says:
sit was currently reported in Wall
street today that local Lankers had
promised to loan the government
$500, ,0O0, 900 on bond issues in case of
war. Senator Hanna visited Wall
street yesterday, and had talk with
prominent bankers.
What philanthropic patriots these
Wall street bankers aret How they
rush to the nations assistance even
before aid is solicited. What generos-
ity they display in their so,ieitude to
fasten an interest bearing debt of $780,
000. 900 upon the people. How thought
full 1t was of Senator Hanna to visit
wall street and '.haye a talk with"
prominent bankers! Is he the agent
to whom we must look to deliver US
and our posterity into bandage at every
Instance when LANCER threatens? Has
our country arrived at stage when
patriotism is to be measured in dollars
and cents, and when every misfortune
shall he turned toward feathering
the bondbuyer's nest.
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is the weapon with which she conouers he,
world. Almost every woman believes tha,
she possesses at least some one attractive
feature and strives to make the most of that
But mere regularity of feature is not The
most attractive form of beauty.
Mankind is more Influenced by the bright
glowing vitality of perfect health A classic
cast of countenance will not make woman
attractive and captivating, if she is pale,
thin, weak and nervous, or has pimply
complexion or unwholesome breath
These complaints are due to imperfect
nutrition. The digestive and blood making
organs fail to extract the needed nourish-
ment from the food, and the liver is too slug.
glsh 20 cleanse the blood of bilious innpuri-
lies. The entire constitution becomes weak
and poisoned.
The only perfect antidote for this state OF
things is DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis
covery. 1t gives power to the digestive and
nutritive organs to make an abundance of
pure, rich, highly vitalized blood, which
permeates the whole system with the sweet.
ness of purity; the beauty of womanly vigor
and animation.
1t creates solid, healthy flesh and natural
color; clears the complexion; dispels wrink-
les; rounds out the form and imbues the
whole physique with the irresistible natural
magnetism of perfect health.
Miss Julia Ellis of Fait'i, Mclean Co.. KY,
writes: After suffering for long while with
lingering disease, was advised to try Dr. Pierces
medicines. took seven bottles of the Golden
Medical Discovery, and Favorite Prescription
and found relief. Life is now no longer burdel:
ga pounds. I shall praise DR.. Pierce's medicines
wherever go. feel better than ever before.
My health was very much impaired, and feel
that owe great deal to your wonderful medi
YOU for the advice which you 50 kindly gave me
while 5E:E- your medicines"
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-03-05
POWERS ARE NEUTRAL.
No Favors Likely to Pc Shown Either
Combatant.

No Favors Likely to Re Shown Either
Combatant.
NEW YORK, 1arch "A World
special from London says:
The suggestion in certain dispatches
that in the event of war between the
United States and Spain the latter
may receive active cooperation from
some unnamed European power; is
treated with entire incredulity in
political circles of London. A World
representative discussed the matter
in the house of commons lobby with
severrl members of parliament who
are authorities on foreign affairs. All
concurred in expressing the opinion
that should war break out between
the United States and Spain in re-
lation to Cuba both powers would have
fair field and no favor as far as Euro
pean countries are concerned.
Sir Charles Dixie, the highest unof-
fetal authority on such questions IN
English politics, had already. at an
early stage of the difficulty between
Spain and the United States, stated
his belief that no European power
would intervene. He reiterated that
view. saying:
"Nothing has occurred to alter my
opinion in that regard, although l
cannot believe that war is likely to
take place. No European power has
any direct interest in helping Spain"
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EDITORIAL NOTES.

Mr.. Gladstone says that when he
was young he played both football and
cricket, and is glad that he did. The
milder football practice of seventy
years ago was no draw back to the fun.
A Madrid paper fears that the Amer
ican divers investigating the Maine
wreck may be bribed. The regular
bribery bureau at Havana has rather
weakened Spanish faith in human
nature.
Spain receives little onsolation from
England, and should she be involved
in war with the United States as re-
suit of her efforts to subdue Cuba.
it is doubtful if any other nation will
take the side of the butcher govern
ment. IfSpain elects to proyoke war
with Uncle Sam she will have to fight
it out alone.
F. o. Pickard, who is authority en-
schools in London, says 100000 child
rem GO to school in that city every
day fOodless, and that the number of
starving children in London increases
at the rate of 1000 year. This is in
England where the gold standard has
done 80 much for the poor people.
Let Americans beware.
The experiment of .non-partisan
ticket in Philadelphia, in the election
held few days ago, resulted just as
such experiments have resulted in New
York and Chicago; the reformers were
beaten by the ticket of the dominant
party. but their ticket was second in
The race. The republicans cast SO, 900
votes; the -partisans, $4,000, aud
the democrats $4,000. The Philadel-
phia Times says the election was really
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-03-05
THE SCHEME GIVEN UP
Relief Expedition Will Not Go
to Klondike.
PREPARE FOR ACTION
This Is the Order Given Out by
Secretary Long 10 Naval
Commanders.
A Party of Senators and Congressman Will
Visit Cuba to Investigate Conditions
Gomez Would Co-Operate-
Strike Seems Inevitable.

WASHINGTON. March 1.-The war
department has decided to abandon
the expedition for the relief of the
miners in the klondike country, be-
cluse the conclusion has been reached
that no necessity exists for it.
Secretary Aiger has written a letter
to Senator Hawley, chairman of the
senate committee on military affairs,
explaining the departments position.
and asking congress TO take action
authorizing the department to dispose
of the supplies purchased for the ex-
pedition. including the reindeer from
Norway and to abandon the project
entirely.
In his letter Alger says conditions
on the Yukon have changed so as to
render The expedition unnecessary,
and that Generals Miles aud Merriam
both agree with him. He is also ad
vised to this affect by the Canadian
minister of the interior. The military
con- mittee met today but did not act
upon The request.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-03-05
ENTIRELY MISINFORMED.

The Dispatch is not opposed to a
union of the silver forces. 1t is the
method by which that union is to be
brought about. The proposed union
has for its sole object the distribution
of the spoils among the contracting
parties. Portland Dispatch.
The Dispatch is unquestitnably
misinformed on this subject. No
doubt it draws these conclusions from
its observations in Multnoman county,
where perhaps some designing poll
ticians are working union for their
own personal gain, but throughout the
state the very opposite is the case.
Men who are most active in the move
ment have nothing to ask themselves.
All they demand is honesty of purpose
and the furtherance of fixed principles
they believe to be right. Spoil-hunters
are 80 far receiving very little'co
sideraLion at the hands of those who
are working for union, and they Will
certainly receive less when the con-
ventions shall convene.
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dent with an "ultimatum' that the
street" would consent to war in case
the government would issue bonds to
cover the expense, but if the govern
ment expected to rnn war on green
backs, treasury notes or the silver
tsome $400, 600, ,000) now in the treasury,
the street" would oppose all war
measures and demand satisfaction for
its Spanish investments. 1t is said
this bold proposition caused "a slight
hitch and Jared Mr.. McKinley's
'placiGity" to quite an extent.
But later facts and developments go
to show that the above demand was
only the entering wedge, and that the
gamblers will dictate the whole plan
of policy and settlement before ''con-
SENT is given to proceed with hos
tilities. The Washington Ii nes of
the 22d inst. contained this paras raph:
"A hitch in the policy of President
Mckinley in regard to Cuba has come
in the shape ofa demand by J.Pier2ent,
Morgan-Seligman- Rothschild clique
that in addition of the American Gov
ernment;s endorsement of the Cuban
bonds. they must be conceded all of
the railroad, street railway. electric
light and other franchises necessary
to the building up, commercially, OF
the Island of Cuba. These concessions
mdst be granted for period of twenty
five years. else the deal will fall
through, according to the representa-.
tiyes of the Wall street men who were
closeted with the president most Of
yesterday. Not only this. but the
prospective Cuban government must
also grant to these money getters sew
eral Thousand acres of the best sugar
plantations on the island"
1t is said that.this demand has really
startled Mr.. Mckinley. What about
the people? Will they quietly submit
to any demand the money power may
see fit to make? 1t is money against
honor, patriotism and country! Which
is to control our destinies? 1t is for
the Administration to determine.
Decision is anxiously awaited
National Intelligencer
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MBRIDE IN DISFAVOR.

Only short time since the Oregon
ian was lauding Senator Mcbride on
account of the position he took on the
financial question, but he committed
the unpardonable sin of voting against
the seating of Mr.. Corbett, and now he
comes in for roast. Here is the way
the Oregonian proceeds to go after
him, no doubt with view to creating
Harmony" in the republican ranks:
s.There was some curiosity to learn
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pllances on sea and land Old con

pllances on sea and land. Old con
aitions have passed away. Modern
fighting machinery and material while
rendered apparently far more formid-
able than before, are practically un-
tried in actual conflict. The practically
instaneous loss of the Maine is an ex-
ample of the new era. Whether sunk
from within or without her destruction
W Is due to high explosive unknown
in our previous wars. The loss of life,y
placed at $50, was comparatively very
heavy. In her famous battle with the
Guerriere the frigate Constitution lost
but seven killed, seven wounded. and
the dismantled British ship but
seventy-nine killed and wounded,
tn ougf their crews were as large as
tn 1t of the Maine. The Cons tuition
lost in the action with the Java nine
killed and twenty-five wounded, and
the Java's casualties were sixty killed,
1Ol wounded. The combined fatalities
on both sides in these famous sea fights
were far fewer than in the case CT the
Maine. new ship that sunk at the
touch of modern explosive.
AS far as land operations are con-
cerr ed the United States in war with
Spain would need onlyto properly pre-
care itself to insure success. In num-
bers, resources and in nearness to the
territory that would be first in dispute
our advantage is clear. In Cuba our
troops would have the co operation of
the insurgents, now large force OF
trained veterans, perfectly. familiar
with the country and the best methods
of scouting and <skirmishing. Our
troops would be sure to accomplish
their object if not hurried into action
indiscreetly. The sentiment of our
people insures q quick response to a
call for volunteers. and in six months
the American volunteer is soldier.
Upon the sea the war would be less
one-sided, and chiefly for the reason
that little is known concerning the
weak spots of the great floating steel
fortresses, marvels of fcomplex construc
tion, ponderous yet delicately adjusted,
that constitute navy in these times.
We have some advantage of Spain in
armored ships and in weight OF guns,
but not in torpedo craft. Ard the
conclusiveness of one torpedo, or high
explosive, is illustrated in the fate of
the Maine.
Armed Spanish vessels could prey
upon our commerce, and it is possible
that some of their strongest ships
could force their way into one of our
harbors. But the lesson of the Maine
will make the Spanish commanders of
heavy ships wary of operations near
land. Spanish battle-ships and
cruisers are no less vulnerable than
our own. One undetermined quantity
is the treacherous nature of Spanish
warfare in an age of dynamite.
Spain would not be an insignificant
enemy, but one requiring extreme
vigilance. The Spaniard is not lack
ing in courage, in spite of his feline
stealth and natural cruelty when his
passions are aroused. War with Spain
would be no holiday. But the claims
of this country are founded in justice,
and to abandon them at threat of
war would discredit our history and
the penins of Our peonle
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n GOOD RIDANCE.

A Washington dispatch dated Feb.
%, says: "Controller of the Currency
Doves today accepted the resignation
of Bank Examiner Charles Cleary, for
the Oregon-Washington district. He
has transferred Examiner Eldridge
from the California district to Cleary's
old district. Cleary's resignation was
called for some time ago. and its ac-
ceptance has been held up pending the
appointment for the California dis.
tries.,,.
The removal of Cleary is acceptable
theHgh it has come too late. He
should have been removed several
Yeas ago, before he wrecked num-
Der of solvent banks in this state and
Washington. He never should haye
been appointed an examiner because
he was wholly incompetent, knowing
nothing whatever of banking. The
office has lost nothing by
his removal
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SPAIN COULD BUY NO wAssnIrs.
British Naval authorities Express This
Opinion.

British Naval Authorities Express This
Opinion.
LONDON, March 3.-"The United
States will haye every town on the
Spanish Coast blown to atoms. am
ready to wager, month after the be.
ginning OF hostilities," said William
Allen, MP, to the New York World
correspondent Mr.. Allan represents
the Gateshold division In the house of
commons, is one of the largest ship
builders on the Tyne, and is acknowl-
edged high authority on naval mat
ters The World correspondent had
asked him II there was any likelihood
that Spain can buy warships now
building in British yards from the gov
ernment which ordered them.
SIT would not do Spain any good II
she could buy them," Mr.. Allan said,
"but outside of those ordered by Japan
there are few ships in English yards
ordered by other governments, and
Japan won't sell. 1 can't conceive
why Chill should sell ships to her an
cient enemy to be used against the
United states, which helped her so
generously to her Independence. But
even should Chill or Brill sell ships
to Spain they would be of no use to
her.
SIT wonld be an easy matter for the
United States to capture the principal
Spanish arsenal, at Trubia, near the
northern coast. The place is not de-
'ensible, as your navy department
doubtless knows.
"But there will be no war. The
Spanish government knows IL would
,e the signal for a Carlist uprising.
rhey will have some kind OF a revolu-
ion in Spain before long, but as to
var with the United States, there will
,e nonen
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SHIPS BACK BROKEN.
Pieces of the Keel Are Found Several Feet
Anarr

Pieces OF the Keel Are Found Several Feet
Apart.
NEW YORK, March "A Herald
dispatch from Havana says:
The Names back was broken.
Later discoveries made by divers not
only support the information printed
by the Herald concerning the dis
closures of paramount Importance by
Ensign Powellson, Dut convince those
in charge of the submarine investiga-
tion that a mine rent the battleship
asuuder. The keel of the ship has
been found in two pieces, the nearest
ends of which are now separated by
distance of from y to ) feet. The Sec
tions are no longer lying in one
straight line. out show the effect of
force executed from port to starboard
1t is evident from the discovery of
the present condition Of the keel that
the section of the bottom found 25 feet
from its natural position was wrench
ed from its belt by the first explosion
and driven upward. Tho keel itself
was forced in the middle until it was
broken in two and then collapsed in
two sections and we'll in the position
the divers found 1t yesterday.