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New-York tribune., 1898-11-21

REPORTED LOSS or STEAMSHIP.
UNcoNFIRMED REPORT THAT THE VILE D

UNCONFIRMED REPORT THAT THE VILE DE
CoBLENZ HAS GONE DOWN.
London, Nov. 2O.--A report, entirely uncOn-
frmed has been in circulation to-day that the
steamship Vile de Coblenz Ohe Coblenz). of the
North German Lloyd Line, had foundered at
with all on board.
Lloyds agents have received no news on the
subject. and the owners Of the steamer believe
her safe
According to "Loyd's Weekly Shipping Index" Of
November II. the Coblenz. of the North German
Lloyd Line. left Bremen on November for Bra
lillian ports.
New-York tribune., 1898-11-21
WOULD REJECT $40. O.OOO.OOO.

London. Nov. 9th, Madrid correspondent
of The Daily Mali says:
1T is asserted that the Government would
reject an offer of S4O0O00o0 for the Philippines
as ridiculous
The Madrid correspondent OF The Standard"
says:
Spain will decline indemnity for the Philip
pines If the offered appear inadequate in
the eyes OF the nation.
New-York tribune., 1898-11-21
WILL REPUDIATE CUBAN DEBT.

Madrid. Nov 20-The Government II Is semi
officially announced. intends 10 make known 10
the Cuban bondhoders that Spain will not pay
the Cuban debt which will not be mentioned in
the peace treaty.
The Government considers itself completely
freed from these engagements. which fall upon
the nation exercising sovereignty and collecting
taxes in cuba.
New-York tribune., 1898-11-21
ROYAL BLUE I"T.
~o PHILADELPHIA. BALTIMORE AND WASH
lSGTON.

Rerinning sunday. Nov 9oth. trains viii leave
~.weYork station Central Il. Il OF New-Jersey,
loot Liberty Street -
For Philadelphia--we days,; 80 10, $50 800.
1000 II 30 a. m. 100 %? g. ROYAL blue iAmitedl'
sundays -, so 20. 90, j; 80 a. m, m u g nest sg h''''
20, DnItinore and Washingion-Week DAYS, go.
500 le1 no IA 10. ig ,S% siR9st R9s1 tSe Sc
40, II 20 g m % 800 Royal Blue Limited, 800.
cri u fn y 10 night ,.,o TO-.
~. i-c,rv foot Whitehall street. nNe mlnule.
so"'i,- ,htn time given from foot Liberty street
r,rr.i, leaving al II 10 % and 800 y. II. are
-. ta,,r ,rslns Ia WakhinRtnn.-AdvL
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MYSTERIOUS EXPLOSION ~ PARIS.

WOMAN KILLED AND EIGHT OTHER PERSONS
SERIOUSLY INJURED.
Paris Nov. 2O-A terrific explosion occurred
,hts afternoon IN the Cafe du Champeaux' un-
derneath the Offices of the Havas Agency a
woman was killed outright and eight other per-
sons were seriously injured s, .,
1t is thought that the explosion vas u1e ~
,pnIted gas. but there are rumors or an Ahal-
chiS rln
New-York tribune., 1898-11-21
czlR HoNoRS HIS GREAr-rNcLE.

St Petersburg NOV. 2o.-Emperor Nicholas has
addressed "A mos; hatterng rcscript 10 his great
uncle the Imperial Grand-duke Michael Presi
dent OF the Council OF the Empire and chief OF the
Second Brigade Of Artillery OF the Imperial Guard
on the occasion OF the Grand-dukrs military ju-
hilee His Majesty speaks Of hi, "unbounded esteem
and love-" and orders that the same honors be
rendered the Grand-lukc under thr rrgula-
lions are accorded to The car himself
New-York tribune., 1898-11-21
WANT PHILIPPINES GIVEN UP.
SPANISH CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE. URGE SAGASTA TO MAKE
THE BEST TERMS HE CAN

DEBT TO BE REPUDIATED.

caused the financial and commercial circles
Spn OF the populor by the pocrstag
Representatives
meeting Sagossa have urged that the IeS be
given and the best possible obtained from
the Americans.
Wcvcr friendly with Sagasta him to stand firm
in his policy of delay.
believed to
TO
Philippines regard to which the widest ideas
yield aug nSoenty and as sukl as pos
sible
The Spanish Government decided epuia the Cuban debt
New-York tribune., 1898-11-21
SEVERE STORMS ~ FRANCE.

vrrr,c7-s FLOODED AND TRAFFIC INTERRUPTED
N THE PYRENEEs COUNTRY
Paris. Nov 2o-Dispatches from Perpignan'
capital OF Pyrences- Orientales. on the right
bank Of the river ret. report that the region
has hecn visited by severe storms. Many VII
Iages have been flooded and traffic is inter-
rlpted
New-York tribune., 1898-11-21
FOR Az ANTARCTIC EXPEDITION.

ROYAL GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY ISSUES AN Ar-
PEAL FOR FUNDS.
London. NOV. 2o-The Royal Geographical So
clety has issued formal appeal Tor FUNDS to
fiji out an Antarctic expedition
Alfred Harmsvurth. proprietor Of THE Daily
Mail" and The Evening News" has offered
.JeD
New-York tribune., 1898-11-21
~utycBrSrER NARTYRS" REMEuBERED.

Dublin Nov 2o-The anniversary of the death OF
tba .Nauchestcr martyrs" was celebrated to-day.
, nroces.ion headed by the Stars and Stripes and
,h. French frlcoor went TO Glasnevin Cemetery.
end placed wrraths rpon the graves with the usual
crr, ,,a dav was similarly observed in Cork.
New-York tribune., 1898-11-21
WILL ACCEPT AMERICAS OFFER.

London. Nov. 2l.-The Vienna correspondent
OF The Daily Telegraph" says
Following the advice Of Austria and Ger
many. Spain will accept Americas offer OF COM
pensaton for the Philippines
New-York tribune., 1898-11-21
. p,>K OF SPANS CONDITION.

Madrid. Nov 2o.-Ths Bank OF spains report for
the week ending yesterday SHOWS the io"o"ihs'
Suve- IN hand Increase l05240oo pesetas notes In
circulation decrease slOs.oo pesetas. There were
no changes in the gold deposit.
New-York tribune., 1898-11-21
COLONEL RoosEvELr At OYSTER BAY.

oyster Bay. Long Island, Nov @-Colonei
Roosevelt spent quiet day Al his home here gong
out riding this afternoon with ms iamly ne
will attend the reception to-morro" night gwen
tor bin, la, tho residents of oyster Bay. Colonel
Rooscvclt viii receive in The Arc"num 'odse I2on,
I'..o Pniid,nf The sword presented TO him by
ne ciizere Of Ovster Bay OF his turn from SrT-
vice IN the Army VIII be cXh"''"' '"' "'' ~"
speechmak.ug.
New-York tribune., 1898-11-21
SOCIALISM " RUSSIAN rNUEFSI7IES.
FIVE HUNDRED STUDENTS ARRESTED AND
EIGHTY BAHIsHED TO SIBERIA

London NOV. 2).-The Vienna correspondent Of
The Observer says: The Gdllcan newspapers
say that u Socalistic conspiracy has been discoy-
cred among the students At Warsaw. KicM and
wilma In Russia. Five hundred have been arrest
Cd ana eighty cXed to Siberia thirty OF The latter
being sent TO perpetual banishmeat Two hundred
have been expelled from the universities"
New-York tribune., 1898-11-21
RUMoR OF A PEACE AGREEMENT.

Madrid, Nov. 20.-In political circles 1t is as.
serted that an agreement has been reached be-
tween the Peace Commissioners in Paris.
New-York tribune., 1898-11-21

IMPROVED SERVICE NEW YORK TO CLEVE-
LAND. O.. VIA PENNSYLVANIA
RAILROAD.
Commencing Saturdsy. l9th. through Pullman
sleeping Car viii be attached TO the 40 p m train
from foot of West sd ST.. arriving Cleveland u 80
q m.-Adyt
New-York tribune., 1898-11-21

FLORIDA EAST COAST GOLF CLUES SEASON
I,,rrn %or' tn NaV Booklets. diagrams or
Memberships. Golf" Park Place. Ne"'ioIA-
-Advt
New-York tribune., 1898-11-21

LORD CHARLES BEREsFORD MAKES SPEECH
AT SHANGHAI.

LORD CHARLES BEREsFORD MAKES A SPEECH
AT SHANGHAI.
Shanghai Nov. 20-Rear- Admiral Lord
Charles Beresford Member Of Parliament for
York who is visiting China in the interests OF
the British Associated Chambers Of Commerce
in the course Of speech here last evening dwelt
upon the grave dangers threatening British
commerce so long the dominant military
position Of Russia and the effete condition Of
China are allowed TO continue"
He insisted upon the necessity Of a firm
policy which should include the organization
OF a thoroughly equipped Chinese army and a
commercial alliance with the United States.
Germany and Japan in order to preserve China's
integrity and maintain the open door"
EMPRESS DOWAGER'S POWER SHAKY
London Nov. 21.-The Peklng corr espondent
Of The Daily Telegraph" referring to the pre-
cariousness Of the Empress Dowager's tenure of
power says:
she recently dismissed an able Minister
Huyunmei, from the Tsung H. Yamen at the
request Of General Tung. because she feared
rebellion among the Kang-su troops of Tung'
New-York tribune., 1898-11-21

Undoubtedly the disposition Of the committee
places In the Legislature may sway somewhat
the contest for tho Senatorship one observes
that many members Of the Legislature seem un-
willing 70 commit themselves even privately
about the Office Of Senator. because they think
that by doing so they might cndanger their
chance OF obtaining desirable committee assign
nnentA The action of the presiding officers Of
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silence IS KILLING HIN.
BRYAN NOT so ENTHUSIASTIC OVER
SOLDIER LIFE.
He Pines to he Free That He may
Talk and Talk and Talk-Com-
pares His Condition to. DAMNED,
Torreut-Regiment Going to Cuba.

KANSAS CITY, Sept GA special
20 the Star from Jacksonville. Fla, says
that Col. VIM. Jennings Bryan, OF the
Third Nebraska Volunteers, viii shortly
resign his commission in the United States
army and resume his discussion OF public
cues lions. This statement is not made
upon the authority of Bryan. however.
When asked to express himself on the
question for public interest. he said:
.You can say that 1 refuse to discuss
any matters connected with politics. the
army or myself. except that sea no rea-
son 10 change my views in regard 10 ex-
handing territory OF the United States.
/ expressed these views in my Omaha
speech before beginning army life"
This is all Bryan would say except to
add: You might also say l am not
50 enarnored Of army life as to apply for
commission after the war IS over"
fThe Third Nebraska regiment is soon
10 go to Cuba.l
Bryan is looking and feeling well. but
Is undoubtedly suffering from the restraint
he has placed over himself.
eff you knew" he said TO Il reporter for
the Star, what IL has cost me 20 keep
still. when there is so much TO say about
things Of Importance to people and OF life
long interest and moment. you would ap-
preciate the strength Of my will
When asked X he would talk freely on
all subjects when he has once broken loose.
he said: You know how 1t is when a dam
breaks: there is no telling when the food
stops"
Bryan would not talk Of the conditions
II his regiment or the desirahility OF its
being mustered our, as IL has direct bear
ing on political and personal affairs. He
refused 10 name the date when he will
finally announce HIS decision 10 resign his
commission. He seems TO have fully made
up his mind. however. as TO his future
course. He said:
Il shall do what think IS right regard
less OF any temporary advantage or disaa-
vantage which may result from that
action. That Is what man should do
and IS the only motive which can control
actions
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spanish Government. Through Min
lister Cambon. Submits Names.

WASHINGTON. Sept. 2e.-The per-
sonnet Of the Spanish peace commission
mas been communicated officially by the
Spanish government 10 the French am
bassador and through Ambassador Cam
bon TO the state department The list
Is the same as that given In the press
dispatches. with some additional infornla-
ton as 10 the several members
Senior Montero Rios. chairman OF the
commission, IS the presiding officer Of the
Spanish senate. Senior AbarZuZa IS 4
member OF the senate and was Spanish
ambassador al Paris during Spa3n's brief
= gime as a republic. Gen. Correro has
had long experience In colonial affairs,
ard Is regarded es an expert IN that line.
Senior Vile Crrufia ts the present Span
ish minister at Brussels Senior Garrtca
IS counsellor for the court OF cessation.
or supreme court.
AS a whole. the commission Is regarded
as a strong body. combining representa-
tives Of the political elements and the
diplomatic fraternity. The names are
NOT. however widely known OUTSIDE Of
Spain. the apparent purpose being 10 Sc
cure a commission strong among al eie-
rlents at home and thus be able 70 carry
public approval OF its action. rather than
one made mp OF conspicuous public men.
The Spanish commission has two sena-
tors whereas tbs American has three,
and Il differs from the American commits
sioa in having a representative OF the
army in Gen. CoTy1ro.
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Special Dispatch to the Post nteIilgencer
TACOMA Sept 2o.-~T'he Yakima county
delegation today elected Edward Whitson
chairman OF the delegation. OF course the
Yakima delegates are all for w. l.. Jones
for eongrssA A Jones steering committee
was appointed consisting OF tie following:
Edward Whitson. d. K. Lesh and c. w
Hoiton. Miles Cannon was elected a men,
Der of the state committee.
The Thurston county delegation elected
s. A. Msdge chairman. Mr.. Madge Will
probably be chosen as Thurston county's
member Of the state central eornrni,tee
Late tonight the delegation from Snoho.
nIish selected s. T. Smith to serve as COM
nitteenaa: Clailam came together On
w. l.. Church. and jefferson county agreed
upon Capt. j. b. Libby.
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LUDLOW BOARD TO REPORT.
Exact Condition of Steamers Used
for Transports to lie Told.

WASHINGTON. sept. 3o.-Maj- Gen.
Ludlow was in Washington today consult
ing with Acting Secretary Meikleionr.
Gen. Miles and the quar- termaster's Depart
ment relative 10 the work of the board Of
which he IS president. Gen. Ludlow. Col.
Hecksr and Lieut.. Rivers were some time
since created 4 board 10 inquire into and
report upon a system 81 sea transporta-
ton To- troops. The war department has
found ti3at the methods FOR the Transports
ti0u o. troops at sea ara wholly inadequate
10 the needs Of the army The ships are
ROT arranged - IS - carry with comfort
and satisfaction large bodies OF men.
The Ludlow board will report uron every
feature Of SEA transportation, including the
reuo4elinE 81 the transports the status
cf the captains and officers OF transports
In tae service and especially with refer
ence "a health ard comfort OF the troops
81 the matter % space. sleeping acconmo-
datiors AM ne4,cal and food supplies
i - expected ti1at the army transports
XII be remo3e}e1 CT plans adopted BY tae
Ludlow board,
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AMERICAN FLAG FLOATS
PROUDLY In HAVANA,
squads OF Spanish Soldiers Patrol
the Square to See That No
Insult Is Offered

HAVANA. Sept. 2o-At 10 o'clock this
morning the frs, American flag in Havana
was hoisted on the flagstaff of the Trocha
hotel! the headquarters OF the American
evacuation commission. A guard OF ma
rfnes was posted at the entrance 10 the
grounds. Col. Cloud and Capt. Payne
stood on the roof Of the hotel on either side
OF the flagstaff. AT 10 O'clock sharp a
Quartermaster OF the steamer Resolute
hoisted the flag, which was unfurled and
Hoated proudly IN the breeze. All the
members OF the commission raised their
hats and cheere6 the flag. The approaches
TO the grounds at either side Of the street
were patroiied by squads OF the guarda
civile, in order that the colors might not
be molested.
The Spanish mail steamer Alfonso MIL
sailed for Spain this afternoon. carrying
besides LOO passenger mostly women and
children, Leo sick soldiers.
Marquis Ceverva, military governor OF
Harianao. has issued an order providing
for tAe return OF refugees from the coun-
Observation-Disclosures their farms and
fields. and Offering absolute protection 10
all those going back 10 their homes and
lands.
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kLICKIfAT REPUBLICANS
In COMPLETE HARMONY,
Right of the Eleven Nominations
for County ossccrs Made
%, sceIanatiau

sfv.c!al D5Spatc1 - t5a pos. -Tn.eilse-o.,-
GoiDF>NDAL>E. Sef, -e-T'ae cc.r,,,
Convention foT hl!casl.st county held a. a. a
Place laSt saturday was cre q the most
Air'rou'o',s in the hLs,ory - :he ee,sr,v
ESs6t q tae e-rVer1 nominations fo- cot,.:1,
oit1r<ss were na3e ~ ace,gEra1o-. IT,.
nominations we're a. fellows.
heprse NATIVE. LToc ". Carts. agstte-
James ". HI,leT: sheriff. WdLari =. ps,r.
So. treasurer. \ :. Ahc,a. clerk. =. :.
~%VsSo7. sssssoT. J. Il RArt{a. c,>us..r
attorney. ~4il&nl r. Tar>s. surveyor Ia.
c&a Richard y. coroner. William tTsr-.
commissioners. W5N,au C54,s. 4 r.. CNr)ev.
delegates - the stats convention. q. II. Pa
ser, Il u Co1@ \. " Pierce. Len W.
CARTS. ". +. prgSoy. II y. M~C>.llv. O.
X. fal3rg:oa. II. (. Cock. :. w. Bu;Isr
". S~orginan. Isr Stewart
Isas delegates were ,ystrgctesl 20 favor
q. Ii. Baker :c- nomination for .o.rt xsn-
Asar - 4hAszySrAafxa a1fe34x1 20 -. a =
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NO ENDORSEMENT
VOTED FOR WILSON
AT HIS REQUEST,
Spokane Delegation Receives n Mo-
ton for Concentration of the
senator, hut Takes No Action

Special pspatch "a the post-Inselsencer.
NTAcoMA. SEPT. se~~rhe Spokane dele
sas.ea held = meeting at tire Hotel Taco
ma a; 40 this afternoon and proceeded TO
Organize ~ o'eciing :. i Gsnhb. 90: cAe-
ney. IA chairman az the delegation
A steering con,n1ittee was appointed. con-
xstiug Of NJ, t.. Harrison +. e, I'ost and
G. Il Hopkins.
\ resolution y Alamo NJ Magphey was
aao0saa thAs sh- a@1eeatloa srork f5r the
auortion q a PLANK Ia tAe platform iudors-
ang the nas7s rtcoyd ~ t'nlted States sena .or
Ipsla Ia Wilson. \ discussion arose rs 70
sae ACCESSIBILITY q having Senator Wilson
Endorsed ~ the convention for reelection
& the senate, uGsoa tae vigorous protest
OF the scatter Who positively forbade ss.aA
: naeve On ire part OF his friends r. s.eiu.
detrimental - 'he success - the ,scke. n
TIE ccsnlne eieeSon. the matter WAS srop-
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EXTENDING THE HAND
IN FRIENDLY GRASP.
Continued From Page One.

and another vest side maa-say CushIan
for congress. a. tina. would keep the
party strength up 20 the top notch in King
ard Pierce counties. but tbs Humes men
only smiled and said under no eircum-
stances would Judge Hunnes accept a NOM
!natson for congress. as he was not in that
fight. Then 1t began 20 go Mr.. Jones way.
and as the day wore on. 1t began 20 look
AZ f: 10 slate could be made that did not
contain the name of Yakima" Jones.
Mr.. c1sh;nan has always been a man OF
strength and he held his own well durin z
the day. There were two candidates
against him in the Southwest-McCredse
and CoEMan-but everybody realized that
the southwest would have TO unite On ona
Of their men II a .dgh, was made against
Mr.. Cushman- McCredie had the strongest
push behind hfrn, CT the two Southwest
men. and he and Cushman were very much
n evidence during the Cay at the hotel
meeting delegates. OF the two, McCredis
would have the largest natural strength
IL the combine conferred upon him, but
Cushmaa was the best known. and his
abilities as q speaker were told over and
over again by his friends as a reason why
ne was the strongest man 20 nominate.
When the night trains and boats came In
and filled the city with delegates, the con-
still waging warm.
or the three candidates at work yester-
day Cushman is undoubtedly the most pic
turesque. Over feet tall, with an uuusu-
ally spare form and rounded shoulders.
hollow cheeks and q beardless face. he ia
always certain to attract attention. He
has blue eyes that look kindly into yours,
and his voice has softness that ss asgur-
ing to the tirnid delegate. He wears a big.
crean-coiored SLOUGH hat and a black
Prince AIber, coat. with trousers TO match.
In talking with his friends he generally
stands with his arms folded and swings
backward and forward as he balances him
self on the balls Of his feet. He Is termed
TIE Abe Lincoln Of the West. principally
on account OF his gaunt form, his hollow
cheeks and his ability 10 tel good stories
and entertain an audience.
Yakima" Jones IS not uninterestIng In
personality. He has broad, open face.
strong in every feature. that is beardless,
and has smile expressive Of good nature.
He. too. dresses in the customary suit Of
black SO common to lawyers, and Is an en-
PERTAINING converse tionaiist. Jones diff
fers greatly from Cushnan. He has great
broad shoulders and a strong. well-knit
frame. though he is not what is termed
stout. He wears black Ascot tie, and the
only article Of jewelry on his person is a
gold watch chain. minus a charm.
Mr.. McCredie has one characteristic Of
the others-he Is smooth saavea Other
wise he differs. His frame is broad and
heavy. and in hard work he would out
wear two men of Cushnans strength. He
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SOUTHWEST COUNTIES
WILL PILE UP BIG MA
JUR[TIES FOR TICKET
z. w. Rosa. Of Cattle Rock, Explains
What Good Times Have Done for
the Republican Party-Not an As
pirant for Permanent Chairman.

Special Dispatch TO the Post ~Inteiiigencer
TACOMA. Sept. 20.-~E. w. Ross. OF Cas-
tie Rock. Cowlsix county. Republican can
dldate for attorney general two years ago.
Il member of the delegation from his
county. .Nr. Ross has been mentioned as
& possible candidate fer chairman OF the
state convention.
II have no ambitions In that direction"
he said tonight Il want 70 see the con-
veat.on nominate the best men for the
places To be oiled.
"yosI can say for me that the Southwest
counties are sn better s1Tape now than FOR
years past eTAe people % our section are
prosperous ard contsntrd They admire the
course pursued ~ President Mckinley
They are loyal ia "A man 20 the national
admin tssration- The Republican party will
carfy the Southwestern counties. There ia
40 doubt Of that. Mckinley has thorough
~ demonstrated his fitness for the Office az
president The people Of The Southwest are
more than satisfied with present conditions
ana. fnoSe than that. tAey Have lost faith
In tae calamity bow!sr ana ;hn silver crater
who were present IN large numbers two
years ago. THE Southwest ia safely Re
publican this time
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WILL NOT sPEECHIFY.
President Refuses to Talk ON Poli-
tics During Tour.

CHICAGO. Sept. GA Posts Wash
ington special Says: The president has
decided against appeals which has been
made of him to make political speeches IN
Ohio or Indiana or anywhere else during
the campaign. He gave representatives,
Overstrees and Faris 10 understand to-
day. on his way TO Omaha. that he would
make stops at Indianapolis and Terre
Haute, but not to make speeches. On
his way back he may make two or three
similar stops in Ohio, but on none OF these
occasions will there be political speech
making by the executive.
SAN FRANCISCO. Sept. 0.-The most
influential and commercial bodies in Cali
fornia have united in sending President
Mckinley a telegraphic invitation for him
10 visit that state and this city imme-
diately after his contemplated visit to
Omaha next month.
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MANITOBA WHEAT CROP.
Yield This Year VIII Re the Larg-
est on Record.

WINNIPEG. Manitoba, Sept. OMAN
ager Thompson. OF the Ogilva Mining
Company. has Just returned from inspect
ing the wheat crop ana says:
''As q result Of NY trip am forced 20
admit that the government estimate Of
thu crop Will be exceeded by over / ,noel 80
bushels / estimate the crop ri wheat
for Manitoba this year AZ 3zlr011 and
allowing 6.sSrD for the Northwestern
territories. Will give Us total crop o:
wheat nearly double that OF last year and
the greatest in the history Of the West.
I am pleased 10 fra that the ssIplused H.
jury from wet weather there has not been
anything approaching what has besn rep
Resented; in fact. damage from that cause
has been light, and Manitoba this wear
Will ship more No i hard wheat than the
entire crop of iaSt year.