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The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-11-10
THE HARRINGTON PUBLISHING co.
THE CHINESE QUESTION.
Diplomatic Representatives Confer
 With the State Department.


 Washington, Nov. 9.--The diplomatic representative of every nation directly interested in the Chinese question call ed at the state Apartment to-day. It was noticeable that the calls of the Russian ambassador, Count Cassini and the French charge d'affaires, M. Thiebaut, on Secretary Hay lasted longer than usual, and the Chinese minister, MT. Wu, extended his call to include Assistant Secretary Hill, who has been giving much attention to the subject of the trade relations of the United States in the Orient. The in terest of the Chinese government in what Is going on between the United States and the European powers is in- tense, but it is believed that Secretary Hay has relieved the main apprehen- sion, which was founded upon sus- picion that our government in the event of the European powers failing to give the formal assurance of the maintenance of the "open door" that It seeks will take possession of a sec tion of the Chinese coast before it is all taken up by other powers. So confi- dent are the officials of success that IL IS lnlllnaleu they nave not even gone to the length of framing policy. No answer has been returned by France to our inquiry as to formal assurance of the retention of trade privileges It is scarcely expected that the French stipulation will apply to Tonquin and the sections of China that have been under French influence for long time past, but simply to an extension of French holdings.
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TO MOBI1IzE MORE TROOPS.
Orders Issued i'm London Ready to do
 Even More if Necessary.

London, Nov. 9-Replying to the toast to "The Army proposed in warm terms by Alderman Trelear, Lord Wolseley tonight at the Guild hall banquet said: Every day applications are received from volunteers in all parts of the empire who wish to be sent to the front. I am proud of the sailors, soldiers and volunteers, who are all on guard. We have hard work be- fore us. for our foe is brave and it is no mimic warfare in which we are en- gagged. When one reads of the work. which our local forces in Natal have done in the past few weeks, one must deem them worthy of standing side by side with the best regulars. We at present have only mobilized one army corps, consisting of 53000 men, of whom 44,000 are already on the way to the Cape To-day orders have been sent to mobilize another division, and if called upon by the minister to mob ilize another army corps, we are quite prepared to do so.'
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-11-10
FitZsim m Ons Posts Forfeit.

New York, Nov 9.-Martin Julian, manager for Robert Fitzsmmons. to- night posted $2,500 with the Journal and Advertiser. and issued a challenge to James J. Jeffries in behalf of the ex- champion Julian said 'I will leave my money up for two weeks, and if by the end of that tae it has not been covered by Jeffries and Brady and an other match made, I am satisfied to leave it to the public to decide who is afraid" When w. A. Brady, Jeffries' manager, was shown Julian's challenge, he said: "Oh, let Fitzsimmons and Sharkey fight and then I'll match Jeff ries against the winner
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THE SAMOAN ISLANDS.
Advantages Accruing to United states
 by the Settlem

Washington, Nov 9.-The chief inter-
 est of the United States in the Samoan
 archipelago is the preservation of our
 rights in the harbor of Pago Pago, a
 lease of which was secured to us by
 the treaty of 1878. This did not give
 us any actual propertY in the island,
 but provided that it was to remain
 in force for ten years from its date and
 was then termnable on twelve months
 notice by either party. By a similar
 treaty in the year 1879, the German
 government had a right to the estab-
 lishment of a naval station in Saluafata
 harbor in the Island of Upolu, and in
 the same year Great Britain acquired
 the right to establish naval station
 on the shores of a Samoan harbor to
 be hereafter designated by the British government, this privilege not applying to the harbors of Apia or Saluafata nor to that part of the harhor of Pago Pago to be hereafter selected by the govern ment of the United States as station under their treaty with Samoa.
 By the arrangement recently made be- tween the governments of the United States, Great Britain and Germany the | the islands of the Samoan group which lie east of the one hundred and sevsnty- first meridian of longitude. These is- lands comprise Tutuila, whicn contains the harbor of Pago Pago, and further east Manua, Oloosinga, Ozoo and Rose Islands Outside of Tutuila in this group there is no harbor and but one situated on the northwest side of Manua In Savaio there is only one harbor for ships, that of Mataatu, exposed at all seasons, and, moreover, during the period from December to April, when the north winds are preva- lent it is dangerous In the island of Upolu there is no flrst-rate harbor Even that of Saluafata, mentioned above, would require very considerable to make it of any uge while the inadequacy of Apia as har- bor was clearly shown in the terrible and destructive tempest of few years ago. But in the island of Tutuila, be- sides five reef harbors similar to those in Upolu, there is the harbor of Pago Pago, which is a deep and land-locked basin, whose easy approach and perfect for vessels cause 1t to outweigh in value all the other islands of the groupA It is generally considered by naval experts the finest harbor in the Pacific ocean.
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PASSENGER TRAIN WRECKED
MANY PERSONS INJURED ON THE
 MICHIGAN CENTRAL.
Hurt--Ncarly Twenty Others Were Bruised and Shaken Up-A Accident the Result of Deliberate Piece of Work by Unknown Traln- WrecISers

Toledo O., Nov. 9.-Michigan Central train No. BIO, from Toledo to Detroit, was ditched by the spreading of rails between Alexis, and Vienna, Mich, about s o'clock tonight. About thirty persons were injured. The following were fatally hurt: John Mckay, In- dianapolis; John O'Neill, Detroit, fire man; William Hamilton, engineer.
 The seriously injured are Charles Calvert, Detroit; Maxine Paneuff, Wal bridge. O.; Charles Kress, Detroit; Ja- cob Rosensall, Detroit; Devore N. Ash ton, Detroit Mrs. Sarah Whipple, Mon roe, Mich, Dean Ashmore, Detroit A. S. Freshney, Fort Wayne, Ind; Ralph Snare, New York; Conductor Mar kins.
 Nearly twenty passengers were bruis- ed and shaken up, some of them receiv- ing slight wounds. William Hamilton, the engineer, was thrown through the window of his cab, but trough badly injured he had sufficient presence of mind to hurry to his engine and draw the fire, thus preventing an explosion The accident was the result of de- liberate piece of work done by un- known train wreckers and happened at a point just beyond a short trestle Where the rails were spread 1t was found that the bolts that held the fish plates had been unscrewed. A couple of big wrenches were found beside the track
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J. A. Hen drick Defeated.

New York. Nov. 9.-The amateur handicap billiard tournament al Schaefer's academy furnished some ex- cellent sport tonight. Florian Tobias of the Knickerbocker A. C. was in fine stroke and won the match by the score of 250 to 179, over J. A. Hendrick of New Haven. Both men played from scratch 250 points. Hendricks defeat was mainly due to the fast play of his opponents, for he executed some re- markable shots and frequently brought the large gathering of billiard lovers present to their feet with enthusiasm In his fifth inning he made the first good break and scored IA and in his fifty-fourth turn at the cloth he check ed off A carroms by the most brilliant sort of play. This was the record run of the evening, but it came too late to do more than better his average.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-11-10
ANTI- ROBERTS MEETING.
Held in Boston by Methodist and Con-
 grcEattOnal Clubs.

Boston, Nov. 9.--A largely attended mass meeting for the purpose of pro- testing against the admission of B. H. Roberts of Utah as a member of the Fifty-fifth congress, was held at Tre- mont Temple tonight. The principal speakers were Eugene Young of New York, the grandson of Brigham Young, the Mormon elder, and Dr. Josiah Strong. The meeting was under the auspices of Methodist and Congrega- tional clubs, several branches of the w. c. T. U., and the Kings Daughters, eleven societies having representatives present. President Clarke of the Chris tian Endeavor society of Boston pre- sided and Rev. pr. Withrow offered prayer.
 MT. Young was the first speaker and was we'll received The audience while not enthusiastic expressed its approval of MT. Young's speech. MT. Strong was the next speaker. He appealed to the people of the country not to allow the acknowledgement of polygamy In the seating of Roberts A letter of re- gret was read from Miss Helen Gould. At the close of the speech making reso- lutions were adopted to the effect that the seating of Roberts under the cir cumstances is declaration that poly gamy is approved among the Mormon people and was equivalent to chal-' lenge to the people and the congress of the United States demanding the rec ognition of polygamy. It was resolved that it was now an opportune time for an amendment to the constitution of the United States that will make it pos sible to stamp out polygamy within it's borders.
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OFFICIAL VAR DISPATCHES.
Kimberley and Ladysmith safe-Heavy
 ROmbn rtI mcMt of the Latter.

BombartIment of the Latter. London, Nov. 9.-The war office re- ceived the following dispatch from Gen. eral Sir Redvers Butler this morning, dated Cape Town, Wednesday, Novem- Der S. 11:50 D. m.: Colonel Kekewich telegraphs from Kimberley, November
 5, that all is well there, and that there
 has been no serious attack yet. A
 slight bombardment did no damage.
 Information from Mafeking shows that
 that place was safe October 27. Colonel
 Plumer had a successful engagement
 near Fort Tuli October 26.
 General White reports by pigeon-
 post that the wounded and some civil ians from Ladysmith have been remov-
 ed four miles down the railroad by an arrangement with General Joubert, to a neutral place. to save them from the
 bombardment. Ninety-nine wounded from Dundee have been sent ill under a flag of truce. They are all doing well, including the following officers: Colonel c. E. Beckitt, Major F. Hammersley, Captain F. Ladam, Lieutenant McLach- Ian, Major Boultbee Captain Dibley, Lieutenant c. N. Perreau, Lieutenant c. A. Wortham, Major w Davidson and Lieutenant D. F. Weldon. The bombardment was discontinued Novem- Der and November 5, but it is expected to recommence November G."
 The colonial office has received tele gram from the governor of Natal giv- ing a copy of the following pigeon-post message received by the premier from the commandant of volunteers:
 "Ladysmith, Tuesday, Nov. TT sent you, November 3, by native messenger, a report of the engagement that day, but l am not sure if it reached you, as the messenger has not returned. Ma jor Taunton and Sergeant Mapsone of the Natal Carbineecs were killed. Cap tain Arnot of the Border Mounted Ri fes was wounded. Nine troopers were wounded, all slightly, and are doing well. There has been nothing important since the hospital was removed to 2 spot on the railway three miles south. All was quiet on Sunday and Monday. The enemy renewed the bombardment to- day, but no damage has been done"
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The Two Jeffries Discharged. |.

New York, Nov. 9.-James J. Jeffries, the champion pugilist, his brother John, and Robert Blei, manager of music hall, who were arrested Monday night on a charge of violating the Horton law regarding boxing, were discharged by Magistrate Hammer in the Jefferson Market court to-day. Several witnesses testified that the exhibition given by the Jeffries was not at all bonafide boxing contest.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-11-10
NEED OF COALING STATIONS
CHIEF OF NAVAL EQUIPMENT B T'
 REAUSAYs TT xs URGENT.
American Flcot Would En con ntcr Grca, Difficulties if Called to Act Across tn, Atlantic for Pacific Cable Route-Great Submarine Mountain Found-Also the Deepest submarin. Abyss ina the World

Washington, Nov. 9.--The urgent ne cesity of adequate coaiing stations for our warships is dwelt upon by Rear Ad. | lniraI Bradford, chief of the naval bu-
 reau of equipment, in his report to tha secretary of the navy. He relates the l difficulty encountered in the war with and getting it aboard the ships. While
 these efforts were successful the ad-
 miral says itwas due almost entirely tt the near proximity of the theater of
 war to our own coast Admiral Brad ford says that United States fleet If
 called upon to act at any point across
 the Atlantic must encounter even
 greater difficulties than were found by
 Admiral Cervera. "As a matter of
 fact,'' he says, 'it may be stated with out fear of contradiction that at pres
 ent it would be impossible for United
 States fleet to carry on active opera
 tions during war anywhere about the coast of Europe, Africa, large portion of Asia and South America, for want of coal.
 This country has assumed a posi-. tion of great responsibility in cpnnec- tion with the maintenance of the sov- ereignty of the territory of the South American republics against any aggres. sion on the part of a European nation yet there is not a single port where coal or supplies may be obtained in time of war by United States ship anywhere on the eastern or western coast of South America. In the West Indies and the Pacific ocean we are now somewhat better off. It is of par, amount importance, however, to estabs fish a coal depot on each side of the Isthmus of Panama near the terminl of the isthmian canal"
 The report says under Strategic po- sitions" that coaling stations should be established near the Yucatan passage, the Windward passage, Mona passage and Virgin passage, all being important strategic locations. The importance of coaling position on each side of the Isthums of Panama cannot be over es. timated. Guam it is stated, probably will in the near future, be a cable station, and 1t is proposed to store 1O,- 900 tons of coal there.
 In the survey of the Pacific cable route two huge obstacles were encoun- tered, one submarine mountain lying between the Midway Islands and Guam. and the second, the deepest submarine abyss yet found in the world, about fifty miles east of Guam and sinking mort 2 than 4,900 fathoms. The soundings foi the Honolulu to Luzon have shown tht route to be entirely practicable. AZ branch will run from Guam to Japan.
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YICE-PRESIDEN LMPROVBS.
Brighter Than Any Time since Begin.
 uing of His Illness.

Paterson, N. J., Nov. 9-Vice Presi- dent Hobart was little brighter to-day than he has been since tne beginning of his illness He took some solid nour- ishment and was in good spirits. He secured much natural sleep. The pres ident sent his usual telegram asking for MT. Hobarts condition and a number of other telegranls expressing sympathy and best wishes were received.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-11-10
HEAVY SENTENCE FOR WARNER
Not More Than Twelve Nor Less Than
 Nine Years.

Northampton, Mass, Nov. 9.-ln the superior court this afternoon Lewis Warner, who wrecked the Hampshire County National bank and the Hamp- shire Savings bank by embezzlement of $500, ,000, was sentenced to term In state prison of not more than twelve nor less than nine years, first day soll- tary confinement Judge Stevens said previous to imposing sentence that to his mind insanity had not been proved.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-11-10
SAFETY THIRD RATL SYSTEM.
New Invention Tested xesterdny fl New Hrltnin.

New Britain, Conn.,, Nov. 9.-A test of the McElroy- -Grunow third rail sys- tenn was made in this city this after noon. Among the notable men on hand to witness 1t was John Brisben Walker of Irvington, N. r., publisher of the Cosmopolitan Magazine. The inven- ventors had charge of the test. The plan consists of guard rail which is pressed against the live rail while the coach, is passing over it. It then springs back, leaving the section unchanged
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4NOTHER CHALLENGE.
Proprietor of London Daily Mail tu
 Build n Boat.

New York, Nov 9.--A cable message was received here to-day saying that Alfred Harmsworth, editor and propri- etor of the London Daily Mail, intended to have a challenger prepared to race here for the Americas cup next sum- mer. MT. Harmsworth has written to Sir Thomas Lipton to say that he would like to have chance at the great yachting prize, and asking about Sif Thomas intentions.
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women's Home nl.ssionary society.

New London, Nov. 9.--At to-days af- ternoon session of the sixteenth annual meeting of the Women's Home Mis- sionary society of the New England Southern conference of the Methodist Episcopal church, the following officers were elected: President, Mrs. T. J. Everett, New Bedford; vice president, Mrs. s. K. Luce Mantle; corresponding secretary, Mrs. J. A. Southard, New London: recording secretary, Mrs. R. F. Raymond, New Bedford: treasurer, Mrs. J. F. Cooper, New Bedford. The convention came to an end this even- ing.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-11-10
SEZTL ED FOR $500.
John Cruitc, Who Was IDjur"di in Troi-
 ley Disaster at Stratfor

Derby, Nov. 9.-The Shelton Street Railway company to-day made a settle- ment with John Cruite, who was slight ly injured in the recent Peck's Bridge trolley disaster. He was paid $500 cash. Cruite resides in this city, but was a passenger on the ill-fated car.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-11-10
BRITISH FRANKFORT ARRIHES.
Yorkshire Regiment at Cape Town
 Ordered 10 DuI bnM.

London, Nov. 9.-The British trans port Roslyn Castle, with General Hild yard and the staff of the Yorkshire regiment on board, has arrived at Cape Town. She was ordered to proceed i'm mediately to Durban. Four other transports sailed from England the same day October 19.
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WHOLESALE DRUGGIsTs COMBINE
Claim to Control 75 Per Cent. of the
 sNesY EnEInnd Trade

Boston, Nov. 9.-The consolidation of three of the largest wholesale drug firms in this city and the absorption of fourth was announced this after- noon. The new company, which isN close corporation organized under the laws of this state, was formed in the interest of economy and to do away with the sharp competition which has formerly prevailed. The three firms which have been consolidated are Cut Ter Brothers X Co.,, George G. Good win, and West & Jenney, and the new company has bought the business of Rust & Richardson. The capital is $3S5,000, all paid in. The new concern claims to control 75 per cent. of the wholesale drug trade in New England. MT. Goodwin is president.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-11-10
K,ua Menellk so Visit Europ

St. Petersburg, Nov. 9.-The Turkish and French consulates at Odessa have been informed at King Menelik of Abys- sinia will arrive in May next and will pay a visit to the czar while on his way to the Paris exhibition of 1900.
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McCOY Wins.

Buffalo, Nov. 9.-Kid Mccoy knocked out Jack McDonough of St Paul in the fourth round of what was to have been a twenty round go at the Hawthorne club annex tonight.
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Gloom In London Again.

London, Nov. 10.-4:40 a. m.-The scanty and conflicting news from the seat of war and the fact that General White has not yet said word about the alleged fighting around Ladyemith are again producing a feeling of gloom.
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Memphis, Tenn, Nov. 9,-The plant CTS warehouse, the Woods-C -Chickasaw company's warehouse and the plant of the Louisiana Molasses company were destroyed by fire tonight, entaling a loss of about $250,0
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Two 1Sig Fires.

Springfield, O., Nov. 9.-Eleven small business houses were burned at New Carlisle to-day The loss will reach $50,0G0. The Odd Fellows Tempe and opera house were badly damaged.
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The South African War.

'The great subject that interests all of us, undoubtedly is this war, adorned with so many splendid features of hero ism and skill, but saddened by so many losses. I have great difficulty in deal ing with the war and, if l attempted to deal with the future l should be un- dertaking a task in prophecy from which the hardest would shrink. If l sneak at all, it may rather be to depre- .-.-..---.Gs 2
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-11-15

L. A. NAnEAti. Gen1 Agent seAt,ls.
Wash. A u, GHAskL TON. 4. 4. L. A.
Portland or
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-11-15

PORT ANaELEs-Anissl M. 49,
from HouGkong.
p. AsToaiA-ssilsd. Nsr. y = No. p
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County Of Cartii4an, from NaensnnS
PORT GAMBLE-AriseA - i
Ford, from Port Townsend
Tacoma.
sHANGHAl-sailed, Nos, n q. : 49,
for Portland.
KINsALE-Passed, Nov. u n 60.
Portland, for Queenstown
Y0kOHAMA-Arrived, Nes. u
Adelaide. from Oregon
SPOkEN--Sept Y. lat 4 ~ ~ Z p
BIZ sh Gunford. frcm Portland a 6asSs
tooer. lat. 10 south. Ions & ma &H
tia, from Antwerp foe PortlaaA
SAN FRANCiSCO-Ayrivs1 M. = 49,
from Portland; str Progrno. fun go n +
for Coos bay: str Llama foe Pit 49,
H0QUIAM-Sailsd. Nov. n ~ YSS -.
and Latitia. from Absrdsaa II - 1870
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guile River, from HoQukam Il - r.
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Voaant. from Aberdeen for SaA vtnnS 49,
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Quiam.
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hngton, from San FrAncisco. Wo1nnnGnu r.
Fearless, San Francisco. thtstgSk AEE
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day; all well
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CITY DOCK.
Steamer Alice Gertrude leaves City dock
Sundays. Tuesdays and Thursdays. at IL
midnight, for Port Townsend. Port Will
liams. Dungeness Port Angeles. Port
Crescent, Gettysburg, Pysht. Clailam and
Neah Bay. Returning. leaves Port An
geles Tuesdays. Thursdays and Satur-
days. at s a. m: leaves Port Townsend
at 10 q. m: arrives in Seattle at 2:30 p. m
Steamer Garland leaves City Dock Mon
days. Wednesdays and Fridays. at II mid
night. for Port Townsend. Port Williams.
Dungeness. Port Angeles and Victoria.
Returning. leaves Port Angeles at a. m
on Mondays. Wednesdays and Fridays;
leaves Port Townsend at II g. m arrives
In Seattle at $50 p. m.
Telephone Main So
CAPT ]. r. THOMPSON, Manager
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SEATTLE & EVERETT NAVIGATION
COMPANY.
GO ON THE GREYHOUND.

SEATTLE, EVERETT AND EDMONDS
ROUTE.
Time Card-Leaves Seattle Z a. m, II m.
and S p. m. Leaves Everett 9:l5 a. m.
$50 p. m. and 7:l5 p. m.
Three round trips daily except Sunday.
Connections-At Seattle with the steamer
Flyer for Tacoma. At Everett with the
steamer Mikado for Snohomish and with
the Everett & Monte Cristo Railway for
Monte Cristo and way stations.
Colman dock. Seattle: Merchants dock,
Everett Telephones. Seattle. Red s31:
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STEAMER GEORGE f. STARR. for
Anacortes, Fairhaven. Whatcom and
Blaine. leaves Central dock. Seattle, at
s .. m Mondays Wednesdays and FRI
days. Returning, leaves whatcom at s
p. m Tuesdays. Thursdays and Saturdays.
Leaves Seattle for Tacoma Al a. m
FOR WHfpBY ISLAND POINTS AND
LA CoNNER-Steamer Fairhaven leaves
Central dock. Seattle, daily at a. m. ex-
cept Sunday. Returning. leaves La Conner
1T p. m daily, except Sunday. touching
at Edmonds, Clinton. Browns Point, Lang
ley, CoupeviHs. San de Fuca, Oak Harbor
Utsaiady and La Conner La Conner
Trading a Transportation Company own
ers Telephone Main al