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Arizona republican., 1899-02-11
THE FUTURE CHINA
Lord Charles BereSford Talks Of
 inc "Open Door,"

San Francisco, Feb 10.-The new Japanese liner America Maru arrived here today from China and Japan via Honolulu. On board the vessel was Lord Charles Beresford, admiral of the British navy. Lord Beresford's pro- pCsal Of an open door" policy in the orient has been received with great at tentiCn throughout the world, and it will likely play most prominent part in the settlement of the far east ques- tion.
 In an interview today Lord Beres- ford said: Tt means simply that in stead of the spheres ot influence which mean the breaking up of the Chinese empire that England, America, Ger many and Japan shall by agreement maintain free and equal commercial re- lations for all in the orient. It in clUdes the reorganization of the Chi nese armies into enc imperial army in stead of numerous provincial armies ofdceIed both as to commissioned and ncn-commissioned by officers of Flu Topeans. so that the Chinese empire may be properly policed and life and property made safe. Not long ago about six million taels' worth of prop erty belonging to the French mission in western China was destroyed
 China must have d revenue and ar open door policy by guarar- teeting. order and uniformity in GUS toms regulations and tariffs will pro- vide it with greater abundance than it has ever before been provided: ba- sides that, it shall not be wasted as now. It will result in the opening up Of the empire in all it's provinces and the development of it's wonderful re- sources of mining and commerce. Re turns from the concessions Of these natural resources nc'Y lying idle will be source of great revenue to the eIn- pire.
 If the spheres of influence policy is allowed to be adopted Russia will, Of course, become all powerful in the north, France in the south. England, Of course, cant get everything. Ger many will get what She can. While America will probably get nothing. io~ though l think she is destined to De q great trading nation in the orient. greater than Great Britain or any other country, her interests there are now comparatively slight, and in the scram- ble It is not likely that the American people would feel that their interests demanded a struggle for a portion of it at this time But with an open door and equal opportunity for all na- tiCns, her commerce is bound to grow
Arizona republican., 1899-02-11
A NEW SAMOAN VIEW
The Three Powers Nav
 Agree on M0foafo.
A Significant Official English Uffer- anCe Indicating That His Claims of kingShip Might Be Ultimately Considered.

Washington. Feb. 10.-The Samoan trouble is assuming a somewhat new phase. according to the view Of lead ing diplomatic authorities and one likely to bring about an adjustment Of lines heretofore not contemplated
 This is in part foreshadowed in the official statement of the parliamentary secretary in the house of commons yesterday to the effect that further in formation would be awaited before considering a recognition of Mataafa as king of Samoa. Mataafa is not the claimant who has thus fa- received the support of the British and American authorities. as they uphold Malietoa Tanus. who has been declared by Chief Justice Chambers. an American, as rightfully entitled to the throne.
 While the announcement in the house cf commons is open to various Interpretations, yet it seemed to indi- cate clearly that recognition of Ma taafa. who was upheld by the Ger mans, may be taken into consideration.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-11
SNOW FIGHTERS.
An Army 1000 Strong Leaves Lead
 vile Armed With Shoveis.

Leadville, Colo, Feb, 1O.-One thou sand men armed with picks and shov- els started out this morning to clear the snow and ice from the Denver ( Rio Gr2nde tracks below this city. so that coal may be brought in to enable the smelters and mines to continue work, or at least to keep the pumps in operation.
 The Leadville Pumping association which is unwatering the down town mines that have been flooded since the big strike, has only enough coal to last twenty-fouC hours The snow storm which has been continuous with brief intermissions for sixteen days, stopped last night and the temperature has risen, but the indications are for more snow. The Midland people hope to have their line open to the west within fOrty-eight hours.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-11
Governor Roosevelt Refuses to In
 terfere.

Albany, N. Y, Feb. Ex-Governor Roosevelt decided today that he will not step with his official clemency be- tween Mrs Martha Place and the elec- tric chair, in which she has been sen fenced to die for the murder of her stepdaughter in~BrOoklyn.
 He announced that any attempts to enlist his sympathies in behalf of the murderess would be utterly useless. He also said that he sympathized with those upon whom the wrong fell, not with the one who wrecked the wrong Tt will be of no avail whatever" he said, flor any delegation to wait upon me to ask for clemency for Mrs. Place. I will not consider petitions or any other form of appeal in her behalf. The sex of a criminal has no weight with me in considering the facts of a case. It would not influence ne in the least. In the commission of a crime Q woman is deserving of the same blame as q man in a similar case. I would deal with the woman as with the man-no whit differently"
 Mrs. Place smothered her Stepdaugh-
Arizona republican., 1899-02-11
FiIipinOs Picking Up More h.
 formation About War.
MORE KILLING YESTERDAY
Two rf0re of AguindIdO'S " Com- mtSSiOnerS Arrive in Time 10 Learn That Their SO-Called Gov ernment Will Be Recognized Only When If DiSbandS and Behaves.

Washington, Feb. 10.-Up to the no news to the war department indi- eating any further conflicts with the natives. He had few casualties to re- port and these were in answer to in. quiries from anxious friends Of indi- vidual soldiers and he gave notice to the department that he had been obliged to buy a large number of horses to supply the transportation needed, owing to the lengthening Of the American lines.
 The same state of affairs still holds good with respect to the instructions Of General Otis. Secretary Alger said this afternoon that he had not sent any instructions since the beginning of hostilities and would send none. He fully expects that General Otis will make no terms with Aguinaldo while the latter is armed, and a condition precedent to dealing with him at all is the return of the insurgents to their homes and the surrender of their arms Certainly General Otis is not now ex- pected to take any action that will amount to recognition of the insur- gents as a foe to be treated with on the basis of an independent nation.
 There was also an absence of news from noilo and there is reason to be- lieve that it will be several days before anything is heard from that point of interest
Arizona republican., 1899-02-11
ROME TALKS OF GIBBONS
His CaHdidature for inc Pafai Chair
 FaVorabIY Received.

Rome, Feb. 10.-An English prelate
 who had talked with Archbishop Ire land, makes this statement:
 Archbishop Ireland declares that he has not been summoned to Rome by thS pope, but comes on his own inita- tive! Before leaving America he had sevefaf- cUnferences With TFesffeff f1f Mckinley, and he brings letter from the president to the pope. Archbishoo } Ireland prefers not to discuss the ob- jects of his visit. He only says that high political and religious reasons in- duced him to come to Rome As for what is known as Americanisnl, he is confident the pope will no5 condemn that movement which is in perfect ac- cord with the canOns of the church. Nay, more, he believes that the pope will say a conciliatory word toward the movement and that the priests and people of the United States will re- coive it gratefully"
 Since the Archbishop has had an audience with the pope and duly pre- sented President McKinley's letter, the Avanti professes to be in position to state that the archbishop "abjured his theories of Americanism and admit ed his errors" The Avanti, however, is scarcely in a position to know what passed at the audience. All Arch bishop Ireland will say is that he was received with kindness by the holy father
 Archbishop Irelands arrival in Rome was the signal for starting quite a little newspaper boom in behalf of Cardinal Gibbons candidature for succession to the papal chair. A good many in Rome regard that candidature as certain to be a serious factor in vatican politics. The Corrie-e Della Sera says the Italian government would welcome with pleasure pope of American origin, because there might be some chance then of slacken- ing the tension of the relations be- tween the vatican and the Qu1inGl, which is probable enough.
 The Arena says that the mere sug- gestion of Cardinal Gibbons candida ture has caused great fear among the Italian cardinals supposed to be in the running because they know it would receive the support of all the foreign cardinals and of number of Italians. The Arena admits that two of the most dangerous of the Italian candi- dates are very i'll, Cardinal Svampa, of cardiac trouble, and Cardinal Par rocche, of diabetes.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-11

original or valuable scientific discov- cry in mathematics, astronomy, physics, mechar ics, geology oc chem istry, and is open to the scientists of the whole world
 It is now awarded for the first time, and it is most creditable to America that one Of her sons, Q member of the coast survey, should receive such a rec ognition from the most exclusive scientific body 1n existence.
 The award is made to MT. Schott for his investigation of terrestrial mag netism and discovery of laws re- latinS thereto.
 The prize was presented to Mir Sehoit at the White House in the pres encc Of the secretary of the treasury, Dr. Henry s. Pritcheit. uperintendent of the coast and geodetic survey, and about twenty-five of MT. Schott $ brother officers and associates on the survey, who were presented to the president and secretary Of the treasury by the superintendent
Arizona republican., 1899-02-11
A DULL SENATE DAY.

Washington, Feb. 10.-During the entire open. session today the senate had under considera tfon the legislative, executive and judicial appropriation bill. Little progress was made.
 MT. Platt of New York presented the credentials of Senator-elect Depew in the senate. MT. Allen of Nebraska of fered joint resolution providing for submission to the legislatures of an amendment to the constitution pro- viding for the election of United States senators by the direct vote of he peo- table,
Arizona republican., 1899-02-11
HARVARD WANTS A NEW SONG.
Flair Harvard" Too Solemn; Johnny
 Harvard" Too Gay.

Cambridge, Feb. 1O-The Har- yard university class day committee has asked every member of the uni versity to submit before April 1 words for new college song.
 In making known it's request, the committee says: For some time it has been apparent to many members of the university that a new college song is needed, less solemn in character than Fair Harvard, and yet without the revelling element of Johnny liar ward, ''
 A subcommittee will be appointed to select most appropriate song, and later a chance is to be given to all students to set it to music.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-11
STORY OF THE SKIRMISH.

Manila, Feb. 10.-The American forces at $40 this afternoon made a combined attack upon Caloocan and re- duced it in short order. At a signal from the tower of De la Lome church, the United States double tu-reted mon itor Monadnock opened fire from the bay with the big guns Of her fore tur- ret on the earthworks with great eff feet The rebels reserved their fire until the bombardment ceased, when they fired volleys of musketry at the Montana regiment advancing on the jungle.
 The Kansas regiment on the ex- treme left with artillery deploying on the right, charged across the open and carried the earthwOrks, cheering, un- der heavy fire. Supported by artil- lery at the church, the troops further advanced, driving the enemy, fighting every foot, right into town and pene- tIated to the presidency and lowered the Filipino flag at 5;30 p. m.
 The enemys sharpshoOte-s in a jungle on the right fired at long range on the Pennsylvania regiment. but the rebels were soon silenced by shrapnel shells and the regiment remained in the trenches. As the Americans ad- vanced. they burned the native huts. The rebels were moved down like grass. but the American loss was slight.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-11
TIE PACIFIC CABLE
Presidential Message POinfS Out inc Need of if.
A Document From Which Anfi-Ex- panSionisfS Cannot Draw CCnSOIa- lion Since inc New Possessions are Regarded as Permanent.

Washington. Feb. 1O.-The p.esi- transmitted to congress today. is as followsS AS a consequence of the ratification of the treaty of Paris by the senate of the United States and it's expected ratification by the Spanish government the United States will come into possession of the Philippine islands on the farther shores of the Pacific. The Hawaiian islands and Guam being United States territory and forming convenient stopping places on the way across the sea, the necessity for speedy cable communica- tion between the United States and all the Philippine islands has become inn perative.
 Such communications should be es- tablished in such way as to be wholly under the control of the United States, whether in time of peace or war At present the Philippines can be reached only by cables which pass through many foreign Cou ltries, and the Ha- waiian islands and Guam can only be communicated with by steamers, in- volving delays in each instance of at least a week Present conditions should not be allowed to continue for a moment longer than is absolutely necessary.
 |<The time has now arrived when a cable in the Pacific must extend as far as Manila, touching at the Hawaiian islands and Guam on the way. Ie be- comes a. paramount necessity that measu1 es should be taken before the close of the present. congress to pro vide such means as may seem suitable for the establishment of a cable sys- tenn. I recommend the whole subject to the careful consideration Of congresA and to such prompt action as may seem advisable.
 WILLIAM M'KINLEY."
Arizona republican., 1899-02-11
MONETARY LEGISLATION.
House Caucus Will Appoint a Com
 mittee to Consider It.

Washington, Feb 10-Action was taken tonight by the republicans eof the house Sor the purpose of united actfon upon the subject of monetary legislation in the next congress. 4 resolution was adopted by a vote of eighty-three in the affirmative and four in the negative for the appoint ment of @ caucus committee to con slider monetary legislation and make recommendations at the first session Of the next congress. The committee is to 6onsist Of Ill members of the house who &re-mem bers-eIect of the next house. General Henderson Of Iowa of fered the resolution and supported it in a vigorous speech urging the inn portance Of putting the currency Of the country upon a stable basis, while all branches of the administration were in the hands of the friends of sound money. Mir. Payne of New York, the floor leader of the party since the death of Governor Dingley, supported the resolution as tending to unite the party and produce results which would attract the continued sup pert of the sound money men of all parties.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-11
ALCER'S 5 MISFORTUNES.
Sickness, Death and Accidents Have
 Followed in His Fami y.

Washington, Feb. 10-Secretary Al ger seems to have had a great share of trouble and sickness in his family for six months This week he went to i Boston to be present at aa operation performed on the leg of his s5n, and ten days ago he and his family suffered intense anxiety because the surge 0n was obliged to use the knife on his youngest daughter. Ever since the secretary met with an acc,dsnt early in the spring, by falling from a scaf folding and sustaining such a shock that his nervous system was disturbed some member of his family has been i'll or died
 During the summer a relative Of his wife passed away. This was followed by an accident to his son Fred, wn) was attached to Gen. shafter's staff at Santiago. Young Alger was thrown from his horse and injured his knee He was taken i'll with fever and WAS brought home to recuperate. When the winter set in, the sec etary's other son, Russell, was thrown from a to- began in Canada and nearly killed.
 This was followed by the burning of his sons residence and the less of many valuables. As stated, within a few days his daughter, Mrs. Pike, was stricken with appendicitis, and h S not recovered. These troubles, tc- gether with the worry and work under which the secretary has been laboring. have caused his cOn nternn1a+od +-i1 +o Cuba when congress adjourng, hoping that complete change Of air will pie vent a serious breakdown.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-11

ter Ida with pillow at their home, No. 598 Hancock street, Brooklyn, Febru- ary 7, 1898, because she was jealous of the affection between the young wo- man and her father, William Place.
 Under the rules the court of appeals today handed down an order directing the warden of Sing Sing prison to cleo trocute Mrs. Martha Place some time during the week beginning February 20. The governor was petitioned by sympathetic women to commute the sentence to imprisonment for life, but he refused to interfere.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-11

infantry, Fifty-first Iowa infantry, Twentieth Kansas infantry, Thirteenth Minnesota infantry, First Montlna infantry First Nebraska infantry, First North Dakota infantry, Second Oregon infantry, Tenth Pennsylvania infantry, First South Dakota infantry, First Washington infantry, First Wyoming infantry, Batteries A and B First California artillery, Batteries A and B, Utah Light art1lery, First Troop Nevada cavalry, First and Eighteenth companies signal corps.
 Regulars - Twenty-third infantry and companies A, c, D. E. F, c. I. K l. and M, Fourteenth infantry, con- pany A, engineer battalion.
 The Third, Fourth, Eighteenth and Twentieth infantry and companies B, D, F, H, I, K, L and M of the Seven teenth infantry are now on their way to the Philippines.
 The ships under Admiral Dewey's command include the cruisers Olympil (the admiral's f1agship), Boston, Bal timore, Charleston and Raleigh; the monitors Monadnock and Monterey; the auxiliary cruiser Buffalo and the gunboats Concord and Petrel, beside such of the captured Spanish ships as he has been able to repair and put in The naval force foots up more than lob officers and about 2,OO0 men.
 The land forces under Gen. Otis number about 15,000 men,
Arizona republican., 1899-02-11
A MATCH AT LAST
FIizimmonS Signs for Fight With
 JeffrieS.

New York, Feb. 10.-Bob Fitzsin1- mons and Jim Jeffries signed articles today for a fight some time between April 24 and May 26 before the club offering the largest purse. The fight is to be for twenty-five rounds or to a finish if that can be arranged. The Marquis of Qneensberry rules are to govern, with the exception that there i5 to be no hitting in clinches or break aways.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-11
A LATE OFFICIAL REPORT.

Washington, Feb. 10.-The follow ing dispatch from General Otis was received tonight:
 Manila, Feb 10. "Adjutant-Ge
 The insurgents collected in con- siderable force between Manila and Caloocan, where Aguinaldo is reported to be, and threatened to cause an up rising in the city This afternoon I swung the left of McArthur's division. which is north of the Pasig river, into Caloocan, driving the enemy easily. Our left is now at Caloocan. Our loss is slight. That of the insurgents was considerable. I will forward paTticu lars in the morning. The attack was preceded by one-half hours firing from two of Admiral Dewey's vessels.
 OTIS
Arizona republican., 1899-02-11
THE OHIO FILLED WITH ICE.

Pcmeroy, O., Feb. 10.-Tne govern nIent thermometer registered 27 below zero last night. The river is full of ice and all the Pittsburg boats are fcating helpless with millions of bush els of coal, half of which will surely be lest.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-11
FIRES Or A DAY.

Frankfort, Ky, Feb. 10.-The gov eEnor's mansion was totally destroyed by fire today. The fi.emen were ham pered by frozen pipes, cutting off the water supply
Arizona republican., 1899-02-11
A COMING COAL FAMINE.

Denver. Feb 10.-The danger of a ccal famine on account of the snow Blockade has again become apparent and some of the big mining companies here have announced that they will have to shut down within a day CT two. The Mollie Gibson laid off all it's men this afternoon except at the pumping plant.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-11
COLDER AT NEW YORK.

New York, Feb. 1O.-The tempera- ture took another drop today, the thermometer registering ' degrees be- low zero at o'clock this morning. Ora Nolan Of Brooklyn, q tug fireman, was found frozen to death on the North river pier
Arizona republican., 1899-02-11
FIFTY BELOW ZERO.

Detroit, Mich, Feb 10-Fifteen de- grees below zero was still the tempera- ture in Detroit at g o'clock today. All other places in Michigan are consider ably colder. Republic took the palm
 with a record of 50 degrees below.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-11
A FIRE BY EXPLOSION.

Mansfield, O., Feb. 1O.-An explosion >i1 the japanning department Of the Baxter Stove works caused fire with 2 loss of $10,000. with only a fraction as much insurance
Arizona republican., 1899-02-11
AWARDED THE WILDE PRIZE.
President Mckinley Will Present It to
 Charles \. Schott.

Washington, Feb. 1O.-The president has presented to Mr Charles A. Schoct, assistant coast and goedetic survey, the Wilde prize recently awarded to him by the French academy of science. This prize is awarded for the most
Arizona republican., 1899-02-11
BELOW THE RECORD.

Philadelphia, Pa., Feb. 1O,-The official thermometer this morning reg istered degrees below zero. the low est temperature recorded in PhiIadel- phia since the establishment of the weather bureau
Arizona republican., 1899-02-11
THEY HAVE SOME SENSE.

Manila. Feb. 10.-ln anticipation of a native uprising in this city, unusual precautions were taken here last night by the American ilitary authorities Fortunately this proved unnecessary. The Filipinos evidently are COT ginced that an uprising would prove suicidal to them
Arizona republican., 1899-02-11
UNBROKEN DEADLOCKS.

Sacramento, Feb. 1O.-The forty eighth ballot for United States seaa- tor as taken at noon and shows the deadlock to be unbroken.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-11
PRODUCED SUFFERING.

Chillicothe, Mo, Feb. 1O.-Tempera- ture ranged last night and today from 26 to 28 below zero. This has prj- duced suffering
Arizona republican., 1899-02-11
A PROFESSIONAL ADMITTED.

Providence, R. l., Feb. 1O.-Tha L. A. W. voted to allow a professional racing representative i1 the national assem- bIy. The league voted down the Ster- ling amendment to the constitution relinquishing control of racing.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-11
A TOWN TfhREATENEO.

St. Louis, Feb. 10.-A telephone mes sage just received from Webster Grove. a fashionable residence suburb, says fire has been raging there for an hour and threatens to destroy the whole place The water pipes are frozen.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-11
VICTIM OF THE FROST.

Buffalo, N Y, Feb. 1O.-JoLn Weith, aged 37 years, 9 carpenter. was found last night frozen to death in sleigh in the suburbs. The thermometer was below zero.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-11
COLDEsT EVER KNOWN.

Zanesville, O., Feb. 10.-Last night brought the coldest weathe- ever known in the Muslzingum valley. Thermometer marked 20 to 30 below
Arizona republican., 1899-02-11
THE NICARAGUA AMENDMENT

Washington, Feb. 1O.-The general debate on the sundry civil appropria- tion bill was concluded today. The speakers during the day touched va riety of topics, but as rule the debate lacked spirit and interest.
 During the course of the debate Mr. Hepburn, chairman of the interstate and foreign commerce committee, gave notice that he would offer the Nica- ragua canal bill as an amendment to the sundry civil bill.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-11
A NEW RECORD AT PITTsBURG.

Pittsburg, Pa., Feb. 1O.-All cold records for this section were broken today and a new record of 20 degrees below zero was established by the weather bureau. Business is at 9 standstin