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the sea. but abandoned that pursuit
and landed at San Francisco In 40 or
'50; worked there a while. then fol-
lowed the reports of rich placer dig
gings in Idaho: spent some time there.
then came to Diamond in this state: in
"a he came to st. Louis gulch in this
county. where he mined a number of
years and then came to Cataract near
Basin, and continued as a placer miner
~prospector to the time of his death.
He served one term in the legislature
as a representative for Jefferson coun-
ty. As a man Mr.. Winter was recog-
nized as of sterling integrity. hav-
ing many friends. The funeral was
held in Boulder Friday and was con-
Quoted by TIE Masonic fraternity. of
which he had been a member many
years. having formerly been master Of
old jefferson lodge No. Is at Raiders
burg: when that lodge surrendered its
charter he Joined King Solomon lodge
in Helena. and afterwards affiliated
with the lodge in Boulder. Past Grand
Master Morris was here from Helena
to conduct the funeral services. 9th
ers from out of town to attend the
funeral were l.. ~Sponheinl. ID. Form
ger, Charles Mueller and +. G.. Heiber
of Basin, N. Stuart n William Daily
of Comet. Henry Braun of Wickes,
Mrs. N. Miller and Otto Miller of Hell
ella. Inc OILY TeldtiNe ol the uttcdstu
in this country is his brother, ID. II.
Winter, of Cataract creek.
John Nottingham has gone to Fort
Benton, near where his parents reside,
and will probably remain there most
of the summer. Lev Nottingham takes
his place in the hotel here.
F. p. Dolan, who has been with the
Gaffney Mercantile company for some
time, Is about to remove to Butte.
nr..c DAnl.sth haa tnInp a nlnaa in
the store again after an absence Of
over a year in Butte.
At a recent meeting of the local
board for the school for the deaf and
blind arrangements were made for re-
tanning the same corps of teachers as
heretofore, Edward S. Tillinghast, SUI
perintendent: Miss T~illinghast, ma
iron; l.. Divine, teacher for the deaf;
Miss Loyle, teacher for the blind and
instructor in music.
Miss Lottie Warner and Miss Rose
Blake of Butte will spend a vacation
in Missoula and then come to Boulder.
Miss Neiss of Missoula will be in
Boulder to spend the Fourth with rel
atives.
Mrs. Fleming and Miss Mary Flem-
ing have gone to Great Falls in hopes
that Mrs. Jennings health may be
benefited in a slightly lower altitude.
Charles ). Fell OF the BoZeman
Chronicle and Jed Groesbeck, formerly
a resident and business man of Bould-
err but now living in Bozeman. were
among the visitors at the Springs the
first of the week.
Mrs. Howard and son of Butte are
here, stopping with Mrs. G.. A. Douglas,
and expect to remain several weeks.
Mrs. NJ. A. Warren was in Helena
during the week to attend the wedding
,a- D@,,Ia- ofYl A1ioG E11l
Murray, who was to wed Ira Miner Of
Clancy.
Word has been received here from
Reed City, Mich. that on June IL a
daughter was born to Mr.. and Mrs. l..
Terwilliger. teachers In the Boulder
schools. and who are now East on a
visit.
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In Butte.

A surprise party rendered Miss Grace
Moves at her home. No. HAP East Sec
ond street, on Wednesday evening. was
a very enjoyable event of the week IN
Butte. There were games, charades,
etc, throughout the evening, inter-
spersed with vocal and Instrumental
music. Late in the evening refresn-
ments were served. Among those pres
ent We're: Misses May Winscott. Enid
Waddell, Lena Bowman, Lilah Bechtel'
May Green. Maud Willis, Trixie Willis,
Eunice Brown, Fay Curtis, Nellie
Weeks, Annie Craig, Grace Noyes;
Messrs. Willie Tomas. Willie Green,
John O'Rourke. John Johns. Millard
Curtis. James Craig. Foster Craig. BUD
Davis, Charlie Johnson, Henry wore,
Charles Bulnare, Herbert Metcalt, AT
thur Stewart. Floyd Noyes, Fred Weeks
and Arthur McHenry.
Mrs. Howard Paschal has returned
from Boston and Joined her husband in
Butte. They viii remain in the city sew
eTal weeks.
Robert Il. Leonard, who spent several
months i'm New York TO the great bene-
fit of his health and happiness, returned
To Butte a few days ago.
Mrs. Mary Doughty. one of the popu-
lar and efficient teachers I'm the Butte
public schools, is spending her vacation
in Ashland and omaha, Neb., viii
friends and relatives.
Mrs. Charles Copenharve and daugh-
ter have returned from a visit OF three
months in Washington, New York. Phil
adelphia and Keyport and Red Bank
N. j.
Bishop Brewer is the guest of DR.. and
Mrs. Hammond.
Mrs. George Oswald and daughter,
Violet, returned on Friday from a two
weeks visit TO G~ibbonsville, daho.
Mrs. j. II. Reinhart and children left
Yesterday on "A visit TO Deer Lodge,
where they will spend the summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Balm of Lexington,
XIV, are the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
william Tuohy of this city.
Mrs. DIR. Tarbet of Spokane is visiting
old friends in Butte.
DIR. j. A. ID. Forsyth has returned
from a trip to 81. Paul.
Henry Mueller arrived home Wednes-
day from a three months visit In Ger
many.
Mrs. George T.. Dutton is spending
the summer with friends in Michigan
and Philadelphia.
DIR. A. c. Sandberg has gone TO the
mountains on a hunting trip.
Miss Lillian Mccoy of Ogden is the
guest OF Miss Elmo Jaquette Of No. lot
Dakota street.
Mrs. +. NJ. Calkins and Miss Belle
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j. III. Miller n DIR. Fletcher have
gone to Madison county to locate and
prospect some placer ground this sea-
son
Mrs. Carpenter and Miss Mabel Car
penter have gone to Logan to spend
the summer
The>Artist Life Concert company. or
ganized In Boulder. after making a
successful tour of the towns of Madi-
son county, will now go to Broadwater
county, expecting to open at Raiders
burg on the evening of the 4th.
Mrs. Cralle and daughter, who have
been visiting in the East several
months. are expected in Boulder in a
few days.
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Bartels of Butte, the child violinist, the
following: MI. n Mrs. b.. Boulger,
Mr.. and Mrs. George McMillen. Mr.. ana
Mrs. George Emerson. Mr.. and Mrs. A.
Arlett. DR.. Robson. Mrs. Fritsman and
son, Captain George Smith and Miss
Carol Catlin. Some fine selections OF
music were rendered and light refresh
ments were served.
John $. McGroarty, manager of the
electric department of the Anaconda
Copper Mining company, has gone to
California for a vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. f.. A. Morley of Butte
were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. f..
T.. Moore at the Montana at dinner on
Sunday evening last.
Mrs. A. Mcintyre of Walkerville has
been visiting her daughter. Mrs. F. w.
Harrison. in this city.
Mr.. n Mrs. George T.. Ames and
daughters were the guests of Mr.. ana
Mrs. l.. G. Smith at dinner at the Mon
tana last Sunday evening.
Miss Rumley was a Butte visitor dur
ing the week.
al Church, who is visiting Kent Clark
at Missoula, started for Hamilton Tues
day on his wheel. accompanied by Kent
Clark, where they spent several days.
DR.. +. s. Mussigbrod of Warm
Springs spent Tuesday in the city.
Senator f.. ID. Mats will spend the
Fourth in Great Falls, where ne VIII
deliver IN address.
Mrs. +. Halloran and family have
gone East for the summer months.
Mrs. l.. c.. Smith spent Thursday In
Butte, where she was the guest OF Mrs.
II. f. Leggat of West Granite street.
w. Il. Sleeper spent several days In
Anaconda during the week.
Mrs. Maxwell and Mrs. Murray Miles
have returned from their trip to Chica-
: go. where they were called on account
of the serious illness of their mother,
who is convalescent.
Mrs. w. w. Dixon spent several days
i'm Butte during the week. where she
visited with relatives and friends.
Mrs. f. Il. Sergeant was in Butte
yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. h. Rodgers went
to Helena during the week, where they
are visiting.
The family of Nell Lowry left Ana
conda Wednesday for Deer Lodge
where they will visit friends for a few
DAYS before taking up their residence
i'm their old home on Washington street
In Rutte. They are much regretted
by their numerous Anaconda friends.
Mrs. Marcus DAILY and daughter Har-
riett were Butte visitors Friday anc
Saturday.
David Evans and family have re
moved 10 their ranch for the summer
months. Their daughters, who have beer
visiting friends in the city, VIII Joir
them Tuesday.
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In Boulder.

Boulder. July 2.-The entertainment
arranged for the benefit OF the fire de-
en- Thursday evening. was postponed on
account of the very bad weather, and
will now be presented the latter part
of this month.
Rev. joseph Whiteside arrived here
Friday from Nashville, Tenn, and will
take the Dastorate of the Methodist
south church.
hospital in Helena occurred the death
of o II. r. c.. Winter, one of the
pioneers of Montana and an old time
resident of Jefferson county. Mr.. Win
ter was born in Gutenberg. Germany,
Sc years ago. AS a youth he followed
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light which she'd dinfused rays upon the
happy couple. The bride vas dressed
in a very pretty white dimity gown
trimmed with white silk. Mrs. Van
Fleet was one of the most popular
members of Bozeman society. and be-
sides being an active worker in behalf
of the @. A. r.. on all occasions and
also of the w. r. c.. she always helped
in every public entertainment and has
been a member of the teachers corps of
the public school for several years
past. 1t is with regret hat her many
friends see her depart for another part
of the state. Mr.. a Fleet was en-
gagged in business in Bozeman for sew
erai years prior to his connection with
the Hatch DER company at Big Tim
Der. and is a relative of County Com
missioner George Ellis. and both he and
his bride were two of the most popular
young people in the circle of their ac-
quaintances. The happy couple left on
No. 2 Thursday for Big Timber. where
they will reside and go to housekeeping.
The humble of presents far utnum-
bered those received by any newly mar
ried couple who have entered into the
bonds of matrimony lately. The list OF
the presents is as follows: Hand-paint-
ed chocolate set. George DER. A. r.
Shook, H. l.. Riff. w. l.. Martin, DR..
A. c. Benson; silver set. c.. A. r.. Will
lam English corps; silver water set. w.
r.. corps; picture. Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest
Vaughn; writing desk. Mr.. and Mrs.
f. Il. Lamme; clock. Mr.. and Mrs. III.
A. Pease; chair, Mr.. and Mrs. Mason
and Miss Card: views, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Ruffner; views. Mr.. and Mrs.
Davidson; gravy ladle, Mrs. ]. w. Gel
ger of Big Timber; salad knife, Mr.. n
Mrs. Charles Cookie; salad spoon. Mr..
and Mrs. A. D.. Schaff-Master; bonbo
spoon, Mr.. and Mrs. Matt Black; olive
CONTINUED on Page Fifteen)
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Calkins have gone East on a visit to
relatives.
Mrs. Della Tarbet, an old resident of
Butte. has returned from Spokane and
is at home at 1913 North Idaho street.
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CONTINUED on Page Fifteen.)
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-30
LACK OF TACT ALLEGED.

London. Aug ga dispatch to news
agency from Manila dated August -. by way
Of Hong Kong to-day. says
The friction between the Americans ana ma
,ives requires exceptional ability to avoid total
alienation I find that several high American
officials of mediocre education. are utterly un-
ecnuaiufod with Oriental ideas. and are unahe
T. understand the primitive races. Most of the
Americans are deficient in patience. ana nufher-
Gus trifing misurderstandings Intensity 'he
friction. believe the Americans intend 20 De
harsh The American censO: absolutely pro-
hibits the sending of a single word apout the
Cayit4 incident OF yesterday. and Le threatens
10 .xpel any correspondent who mentions II.
deputation from the press is going to "eherdl
Merritt 10 protest against his action
The affair began by a drunken American
shooting Native sentries tried 10 arrest nim'
In CONSEQUENCE OF the Aght four natives ana
ono American were killed. and II Is now gen
e,ally uisreported as being deliberate open
ing OF hostilities Genel al Merritt returned 'he
arms 70 the company Of nati"es who hred upon
the Americans presumably inadv ertenty. Ihe
natives assert that Agulnaldo forced General
Merit, 10 liberate them and return tner
weapons.
The Americans condemn General Merritts
course"
The same correspondent cables tnat 'he
Americans are partly patrolllng the town
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-30
FRIENDLY RUSSIAN CRITICS.

<, Petersburg Aug 20 The newspapers mere
declare that the Czar's manifest" VII p'''''''
constitute a turning point IN history
The "Novosr" SAYS. IT stands o reason
that the disarmament question cannot Do" @oiFef
without A previous removal ~ thr causes f''
the arrnam4nts The cou.crenc" must accurate
~ determine the respective pretensions ~ 'h"
nations and propose means f0r a i"ac"'ul ar
rangeron, and u mas como 20 pass mat AZ
the close ~ the nineteenth century dlu.HA'' '''"
NAV be effected ~ thr inf"rnatiora' a. policies
which are So prolinc in troubles and dangers
The "Novoo Vrculy1" remarks. All tru"
friends - peace al. naturally. on N" sif" or
Russia but u IS Impossible to guarantee thht
so,ne Of the Western cabinets "ill not rails" oo-
tections. prompted hy the tat that the armed
peace which has existed since lN'l ~ the man
source NJ their international strength.
The "Svict" referring 10 ia" sam" snh)"'''
said. "If all toe Powers accept Russiaf pro
posoi with tho same "arrcstn"ss with which II
VAS mad. tn~ dawn - ~" twentieth crntury
viii soc The idea ~ Universal I~arr triumphant
over that NJ unrest and dtsrori
Tho 'Ni.domn-fi" expresses IN" OPINION th"l
the note of the Czar is essentially an attempt
10 introduce IN. element Of trust INT" lht"iht-
finnal relations" adding
,Whooycr believes I'm the c~"ative power ~
ideas prorouudod WITH conviction and clear
ness must rejoice that the note brings now
and tcnehccri course into the worlds l.ie and
groups anew the participants I'm that life.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-30
VIEWED CYNICALLY IN BERLIN

Berlin. Aug 29-The Cars note has been
posted in the hotels and cafts and is generalN
discussed rather cynCally. high oinclaI 'i
the War Office observed that it would be a
good topic for a dull season" If the confer
ence meets there is no doubt that France would
demand the return of Asacc-LorraiAe
All politicians are inclined to sneer At such a
proposal cmanatng from Russia. The general
belief is. however. that all the Powers are Will
Ing to attend the conference in the belief tina,
It VIII prove rcsutlcss looking to the imposs'-
bnty Of agreement
The North German Gazette referring to-
day 10 the Cars peace conference proposals.
remarks.
"Our armaments were never Intended Tor
selfish ends but only for our own protection
and for the maintenance II peace. We are VIII
Ing to give a fair trial to another method OF at
tanning The object at a smaller cost
The National Zeitung" says The Car ana
his Ministers have not deluded themselves win
the idea that they can rid the world Of the
causes which for years have been responsible i"r
the growing armaments When a great Power
howcve-. addresses such proposals 10 others
they will be recognized everywhere as deserving
Of the most serious consideration"
The "Vossich. Zrituug" expresses tho opinion
that the importance ~ the uote does no, lie In
the proposal for conference. hut ir IT'S con
ception
The Post" warmly cuoeizes the Cars mo-
,ivos. which. it adds. must everywhere arons"
sympathy"
The "Krouz Zcitunc" says $50 one can yet
appreciate the real signincanc" Of the note US
hittcr-svc,t reception in Franc shows II VIII
not meet with universal approval
According 90 the Hamburg Correspondent
the note a'u remain forever an imp''sh''''
monument to the fame ~ Emperor Ni'n'."'
Continuing the paper says. 1T STANDS 20 ''a
son that Germany welcomes ID" pr'I '-ai in '''
mos, clad manner. and t. prepared 10 ''
/ operate IN the sacTcd worn.
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health and has always to take great care Of his
body. This scheme FOR universal peace Is one or
his dreams It is also feint. Count Muraven
Ohe Russian Minister for Foreign Affairs hopes
thereby To get a free hand in the Development
OF Russian schemes in M.nchura.
Suppose France dsarned. Her population
is now forty millions against Germanys nifty
two millions In ten years Germany w"ulh
have largely added To her lead in popuatloh
and France could not display an army nearly
large her rivals
Sweden and Norway and Italy would Ike
to dlsarm, and might do so with impunity nut
for the rest Of Europe it is impossible. Europe
must fight. unless the present political condl-
tions undergo an early change.
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clear and convincing. The Car. hitherto over
borne by veteran obstinate advisers. has now as
serted his natural desires. He Is Of only
Two men who could make the proposal without
fear Of being misunderstood. Great Britain and
the United States will certainly welcome the
proposal. II another great Power does also.
much will be gained in the desired direction
The Daily Mail" says: IF the Car had not
been. the Emperor would surely have been the
dramatiat. 1t is too much to hope for the reali-
zation but some good ought to come of it In
the way Of a better understanding Of the
Powers
The Daily Telegraph" says, The idea is so
beautiful that are reluctant to throw cold
water upon It: but what is 10 be the basis or
discussion? 4 conference which should recos-
nize that free and open markets arc for the ad-
vantage Of the entire civilized world would IN
deed pave the way to universal peace: but snort
Of this We fear the gathering will prove abor-
tive"
The Daily News" says: The Car by this
message has acquired more righteous ana en-
during fame than belongs TO the proudest con-
Oueror Of his nlusrious house. There Is no
quarter from which such manifesto Wouid
produce more profound impression Hthef'o
the great obstacle was that nobody would PC
gin The Car cannot be suspected OF MAXINE
n virtue Of necessity We shall hardly he "rohs
in attrbuting the momentous policy to the 'ZdF
himself 1t Is the pen of Nicholas. hut the doc
trine Of Golden"
The Morning Post" discussing the diffcuities
~ the way Of the proposal arrives az the CON
clusion that It would suit Russian neens a'u
Russian design wonderfully we'll but would not
suit England AT all.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-30
INSURGENTS ORDERED OUT.

London, Aug 30.-The Hong Kong corte-
spondent Of The Daily MALI says:
The relations between the Americans ana '"e
Filipinos are much strained in consequence oi
the collision at Cavite last wednesday Inc III
surgent general at Cavite has oeen ordered u
evacuate the place and remove his troops w.
miles into the country, in order TO prevent lu'
ther disturbances
General Aguinaldo says his chief purpose III
maintaining his army near the city was 10 oe
prepared to cope with Spain IN case '0d
left Manila TO Spanish control
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-30
CHINA EXPECTS A CONFLICT.
BRITISH AMBASSADOR SAID TO HAVE PRE-
sENTED A PEREMPTORY NOTE
10 RLSSIA

London Aug "a dispatch from Shanghai
saws IT Is stated there that the Chinese Minister
at ST Petersburg has reported To his Govern
ment that. in his opinion. the China question
Will precptatc conflic, between Great Britain
and Russia. THIS state OF affairs. he says. Is
owing TO the British Ambassador presenting Il
note at St Petersburg Of such peremptory
nature demanding freedom Of enterprise in
regions where Russian influence is supposed 70
predominatc, that Count Muravien cannot ac-
Cept It, The Chinese Minister expects that a
conflict will certainly break out before the end
of the year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-30
MANILA FEARS INSURGENTS.
ARMED NATIVES IN THE SUBURBS
ALARM THE INHABITANTS
FIRING IN THE STREETS or SAN MrGrEI~CAVfTE
RIOTERS COURT T-MARTIALLEp-jENEkAh
MERRITT NON -COMMITTAL.

RIOTERS COURT -MARTIALLEp-jENERAL
MERRITT NON -COMMITTAL.
Manila Aug. 29.-The suburbs are fuli OF
armed insurgents and several personal quarrels
have been reported The inhabitants are great
~ alarmed.
There was firing in the streets Of San Miguel
yesterday evening.
The insurgent troops yesterday attended mass
fully armed and patroed the principal resi-
Dental suburbs.
Major-oieneral Merritt. the commander or the
American troops in conversation avoided dec
laration Of his policy and gave the impression
that he Is undecided about the possibility OF ar
ranging to retain the Philippine Islands al
though he seemed to favor that policy.
General Agunado has court-martialed the or
fenders in the Cavite affray, and they have been
sentenced to death, hut it Is reported That they
were afterward repreved at the request OF "eh-
eral Anderson
The INSURGENTS wish TO send a delegate 10
Paris even II he is not admitted TO the Con-
ference.
The Standards are said to he defraudlng the
Americans In the matter of the Issuance OF ra-
tions to the prisoners
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-30
GREENE ORDERED TO RETURN.

London. Aug 30 The Manila correspondents
of The Times says
.Tha conduct OF the American troops i au-
mlrab,e The town since their occnPd"'" mas
been wonderfully free from dstui odnce' ''
eral Greene has been ordered 10 return 10 " assn
ingron. He will sail with General Merr'''
The leading commercial men mere nave s's"e"
= memorial q Lord Salisbury urging him 10
use his influence to prevent the SpanlarGs from
,a.,o,,tr, s,nrenacy in the Philippines
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-30
LIGHTNING ENPLODEN 4 NINE.

New Orleans. Aug. 29 tSpeciaD.-L!ghtnng played
a curious prank At the forts below New Orleans
which afford protection to the city. For some time
efforts have been made to dislodge the large mines
which were sunk in the channel at the opening OF
the war Day before yesterday gang Of men
were a, work endeavoring 10 raise one OF these
mines when a thunderstorm came up. The men
POSTPONED their labors and luckily So for but
short time after they had rowed away lightning
struck the wires al point between the fort ana
ihe river bank. \ short circuit was produced win
in the brass-incasod mine and frightIu explosion
followed forming monster geysef. Tons OF nsh
gars ana cnannel-cat principally, were killed ny
The explosion. and attracted much attention hs
they noated uown past Port Eads.
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APTITUDE OF wAsHINGTON OFFICIAL S
pp1rEr rXPRFsSED THAT THE UNITED
STATES WILL NOT CARE TO TAKE
PART N THE CONFERENCE.


Washington. Aug 29The circular note di-
-oc,od nv the Russian Foreign Minister 10 the
r,embers Of the Diplomatic Corps at st Peters
hure has attracted the earnest attention or or
sc,als here It is supposed from the terms OF
thc note AS published that copy was directed
N Mr. Hitchcock, the United States Ambassador
at the Russian capital. but SO far nothing mas
been heard by cable from him to that effect
II is beIievcd here that III" victory ach'eV'h hy
the United States in the war with spain was
contributing factor in the preparation or 'he
note II is surIniscd that that victory MADE "
clear AZ once tn European statesmen mat 10
maintain the balance Of power they "onih ne
Obliged TO redoube their expenditures on ac-
count OF army and navy. else they might DE out
stripped by th- United States.
The official mind here looks upon the Russian
project for general disarmament as ntoplan
fl this time and white any statement as 70 the
attitude OF the United states toward such CON
ference as that proposed is purely conjectural IN
advance Of the receipt Of the invitation the I'M
oression prevails that this Government VIII not
care TO take any active part in it's deliberations