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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-19
OTIS FORCE INADEQUATE.
Returned Surgeon in the Regulars
Says i00,J09 Men Are Required
10 Subdue Rebellion.

The steamer State Of California ar
rived from San Francisco yesterday,
after having experienced stormy
passage during her entire upward
trip. Conspicuous among the passen-
gcrs was Regimental Surgeon Frank
lin M. Kemp. of the Fourteenth infan.
try. regulars. Who is just home from
Manila. and now en- route to Fort
Hamilton. New York. where he will be
stationed from this time on. The re-
porter explained 10 Surgeon Kemp that
the information coming from the Phil
lpplnes was Of a somewhat unsatis-
factory character. and asked him II
he would impart the true facts OF the
situation and state whether the rein
forcemenis now being sent TO the ISL
ands were sufficient to properly sub
due the insurrection. The surgeons
answer was surprise.
mo. they are not" he said. THE
new regiments now organizing, with
the army already in the Philippines,
win constitute a total force Of about
$1,000 men. This is utterly inadequate
for the purpose. or course. these troops
VIII be able to cope with the insurgents
in the immediate vicinity Of Manila,
but it must be remembered that there
are sixty-five tribes in a state OF re-
belllon and they are people who have
never known what II was to be con-
quered. II General Otis needs a man,
ne needs one hundred thousand sol
diers to crush out the revolt, With this
number, II would take. at conserv-
atlve calculation. five years to accom-
pllsh It. or at least. to render it a safe
to locate on the coast.
Twenty years win be required before
Americans can venture with any Sc
curity away from the coast TO colonize
the fertile countries OF the island"
Surgeon Kemp arrived in San Fran
cisco August 18th on board the trans
port Centennial. The Centennial car
ried no troops other than sick and
officers and soldiers.
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A BARGAIN.

A Standard typewriter for sale
cheap. Inquire Eugene Clark. Parker
House.
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RELIaIoN LosINa oRouNp.

The country is becoming ag.tated
over religion. Periodically so,ae one
arises and declares that It is decaying
This results in countless discussions
until the agitation runs its ,ourse. and
still religion rourishes. 1t always VIII.
for It Is something the world needs.
One Of the finest recommendations
OF Hostetter's stomach Bitters. the
great American stomach strength
ener. lies in the fact that It has lived
for fifty years In spite OF hundreds
Of limitations and is renowned for its
cure Of constipation, dyspepsia. bilious
ness, fever and ague, mariaria. and
sees to It that the lifegiving elements
Of the food are asslmlIated with the
blood. There Is nothing Just az
good" See that the private Revenue
Stamp covers the neck Of the bottle.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-19
EAGER FOR THE FRAY.
The CallfornIan's Are Prepared TO
Carry on a Good Share OF the
Regatta Trophies.

I'VE were all sick coming up on the
State" said S. ], Pembroke, mana
ger Of the California crews, last night
Il ate a meal Just prior to leaving San
Francisco. and the next one here on
arrival"
Mr.. Pembroke IS very enthusiastic
over the regatta program. 1T should
be a memorable AFFAIR" he continued.
l have brought some good men with
me. The swimmers are all world
famed professionals. Howard Brewer.
the long distance champion, is in our
party. understand that the British
ship Garnet Hin now at anchor here,
has an alleged lnvincible long distance
man aboard. II Is needles to say that
Mr.. Brewer will accede to almost any
arrangement In case a meeting be-
tween them can be brought about. The
distance can be made either at n quar-
ter. half or a full mile ]. Geddes,
who is also with us, is great diver
and swimmer, and ]. A. Redlcan, who
makes up the trio. is known the coun-
try over as a diver, swimmer and acroN
bat"
Speaking of the Alemada spider, Mr..
Pembroke Said:
"The senior barge crew will row In
a shell, in case an investigation shows
that the Astoria shell is suitably
adapted. They viii enter the shell
race against the British Columbians,
and the Portland crews, These boys
are also anxious TO try their barge
against a shell crew at one and one
half miles with a turn. In other words,
It would be stralghtaway three-quar-
ters Of mile and return, Joe Lewis,
the bow man OF the team,will row in
the junior skin race. think his op-
ponent will be J. A. Stenberg Of the
Ariels, The senior skin race will be
between C. c. Dennis and Jas. Foley,
both OF the South Ends, and Fred
Agres and myself. The winners In the
two events will row the final and
championship contest"
"The California University crew
want to race the Portland Y. NJ. c. a,
and some other team, II the match
can be arranged. II they win the jun
ior, they will contend in the senior
race. AL Lean, trainer of the U. c.
team, is listed in our delegation.
He is a famous professional wrestler
and good all around athlete,
Dave Greenleaf is trainer for the
Alamedas, He is a promising amateur
oarsman. George Klarmann came
along. He is a mile runner, and very
speedy. He won the mile race at the
Thistle games at Shellmounde Park,
San Francisco some time ago, beating
the record on that track two full Sec
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onds. He win participate in the pa.
cinc Northwest Athletic Association
games today.
MRS. N. ). KINNEY's TEA.

An afternoon tea was given al the
rcsidence Of Mrs. 81. J. Kinney, cor
ner Of Franklin avenue and Eighth
street yesterday. the occasion being a
social gathering in honor Of Mrs. Hem
rietta Brown. OF Albany Oregon. who
has been visitor In the city during
the past TWO weeks. Mrs. Brown Is
the widow OF Mr.. ~ v. Brown. for
msrly editor Of the Albany Democrat,
and whose yiyaclous pen made Of that
paper one Of the brightest periodicals.
IN the Pacific northwest
Mrs. Kinney's home was tastefully
decorated for the pleasant event. a
pretty blending Of fragrant blossoms
adding a charming aspect TO the gen.
cral effect.
With light refreshmsnts came yarl-
Gus diversions. and unique lnnoya-
ton called Floral conundrums. The
amusement was continued from 2
o'clock In the afternoon until 5 o'clock
Ia the evening, when the merry com
pany departed. one and all voting the
reception among the most enjoyable
functions Of the season.
Among the present were: Mrs. Hig-
gins, Mrs. Geo. F1avel. Mrs. NJ. C.
Fiayel. Mrs. c. II. Fulton, Mrs s. FL
more. Mrs II. PraeI. Mrs. J. 7. Lighter,
Mrs. Gilman. Mrs. chas. Rodgers Mrs.
Holden. Mrs. Garner, Mrs. Wingate,
Slrs. Wood. Mrs A. c. Kinney. Mrs.
L. Kinney. Mrs. A. Smith, Mrs. Fox.
Mrs. Trenchard. Mrs. Upshur, Mrs.
Reed. Mrs Badolett. Miss Badollet.
Mrs. Carnahan. Mrs. Lewis, Mrs Nc
Kane. Mrs. Higgins, Mrs. wherity,
Mrs. Allen. Mrs. J. G. Mesler, Mrs w.
Z. Dement,. Mrs. Zee. Mrs. Lyons. Mrs.
Henrietta Brown, Miss Powell. Miss
Boiling, Miss Highland, Miss Kinney
and Mrs. Kinney.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-19

TuPpER FAvoRs ARBITRATION,
NEW YORK, Aug. is.--A despatch to
the Tunes from London. says:
Sir Charles Tupper has left London
for brief stay Ia the country. He
came across 10 attend, as chairman,
the annual meeting of the British CO.
lumbla New Gold Fields Company
which. after only two years OF ac-
tive work. declares dividend Of 20
per cent.
Although his visit Is In no way Of
fioial, he has given the interested au-
thonties his Views on the Alaska
boundary difficulty Sir Charles says
he has always tried to keep on the
most friendly terms with the United
States. but that in diplomacy 1t Is
difficult matter. II America were
either just or believed her claims Just.
he thinks that the whole question
would be referred TO arbitration un-
reserVedly, He believes the washing
ton authorities win have some difiicul-
~ In satisfactorily explaining any op-
position TO arbitration TO people whom
he Is sure want only what is just
II arbitration Is not to be had, he
firmly believes that by running rail-
way through British territory exclus-
lively to Dawson, any hope that Amerl-
cans may have OF establishing a great
shipping trade to the Klondlke region
win be shattered. In fact, he Is not
certain, arbitration or none. that It
woull not be a good policy for Canada
TO build the railway although many
hundreds OF miles must 10 through in
hospitable desert. He looks forward to
the next Canadian general elections TO
place the conservatives in power, in
which case a vigorous Canadian policy
Is promised.
He sails for Montreal September I.
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An Excellent Combination.

The pleasant method and beneficial
effects Of the well known remedy,
SYRUT or FIGS, manufactured by the
CALIYoRHIA FIG SYRUP Co.. Illustrate
the value Of obtaining the liquid laxa-
tive principles OF plants known 10 be
incidentally laxative and presenting
them In the form most refreshing 10 the
taste and acceptable 10 the system. II
Is the one perfect strengthening laxa-
tive, cleansing the system effectually,
dispelling colds, headaches and feTers
gently yet promptly and enabling one
10 overcome habitual constipation per-
manently. Its perfect freedom from
every Objectionable quality and sub
stance, and is acting ON the kidneys,
liver and bowels, without weakening
or irritating them, make II the ideal
laxative.
In the process Of manufacturing figs
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taste, but the medicinal qualities Of the
remedy are obtained from SIENNA and
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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-19
WHEN YOU RIDE YOUR WHEEL

Always shake into your snoes Aliens
Foo.-Esse. a powder ;Sr the feet 1;
keeps your feet cool, prevents westirg
feet. and makes your en1lraaee ten
fold greater. Over one nn.ioa wheel
people are using Aliens Foot.Ease, They
all praise it. 1t gives rest and comfort
to smarting. hot, swollen, aching feet and
is certain cure for lngrowing nails, All
the druggists and shoe stores. 25c. Sample
free by mail. Address, Allen S. olms,ed,
lie Roy, N. Y.
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REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

e. q. Norton to the Astoria Com
pany, section SO. township s
north, range 10 west, $40 acres.
West half OF southwest quarter
and lot i9 in southwest quarter
Of southwest quarter, section 10,
and northwest quarter OF north
east quarter, section go town
ship 8 north, range 0 west.
Also northwest quarter, section
IS, township 8 north, range 10
west: west half OF southwest
quarter. section 8, and east half
OF southeast quarter, section 6,
township north, range Q west s.
A. Laura Knapp to Jonathan
Swayne, ct al, trustees, lots
and 4, block s, Knappa, 0re...,
Justin Anderson to Ida Anderson,
lot 6, block 81, McClure's ,..,."
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rHE coLuMaIA.gHAMaocK nAcn

The regatta cap adopted By the
Yacht Club Of New York "a known a.
the Columbia. named after the cup
defender; az usual Herman Wise with
his forethought succeeded In getting
the exclusive sale for the Columbia
regatta cap for Astoria.
It Is a regulation naval cap made Of
xxx white canvas, lined with sateen
to make It hold It's shape; Il has eye
let's on both sides and has leather
sweatband and peak instead Of paper
or cloth bands; II is a 50 cent cap.
Not how cheap but HOW GOOD Is
Herman wlse's motto.
The only trouble is Mr.. Wise could
not get enough Of these caps.
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THE BOSTON SHOE COMPANY.

Cents French Calf Shoes, g. worth
81. 435 Commercial street.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-19
TO CLEANSE THE SYSTEM.

EffectualIy yet gently. when costlve
or bilious, to permanently overcome
habItuai constipation. to awaken the
kidneys. and liver to a healthy activity.
without irritating or weakening them.
to dispel headaches. colds. or fevers.
use Syrup of Figs. made by the Calf
fornia Fig Syrup Co.
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TO-DAY AND NOT TOMORROW.

Now is the time. Do not delay in
buying your foot wear, but come at
once and select what you want and
need. Style is combined with economy
at the Boston Shoe Co., ass Commercial
street.
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TUPPER ON THE
ALASKAN DISPUTE
Says Americans Believe Their
Claims Are Unjust.
HE FAV0RS ARBITRATION
Should America Object. Railroad VIII
BE Built lnto Dawson to Cap.
iure Shipping Trade.
HE FAvoRS ARBITRATION

LONDON. Aug. 1s.--slr Charles Tup-
per. formerly Canadian high commits
slonor, Ia an Interview with reprcsen-
tatiyo OF the Associated Press said:
The United states IL purposely de-
laying settlement of the Alaska dis
pute on account OF the pecunlary ben
eft accruing 10 It's miners and coast
cities through the delay. and has re-
fused 10 have the boundary dellmited
an Is being done In the Venezuela ar
bitration.
No settlement ever could be reached
through even side commission sug-
Ecutcd by the United states. We have
reached an impasae and have no in
tcntion Of reauming negotiations in
regard 70 matters pending between
Canada and America until the Alaska
question IL settled.
propose that ~ British railroad be
built from Ultimate TO Dawson and
that law be passed allowing only
Britishers TO mine on tho Yukon. The
moment this Is done. the object OF the
United States In preventing a settle
ment viii disappcar.' The Dominion Is
a unit In supporting Sir wilfred Laur-
ler's stand
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-05

rock the wind died out again. The
Shamrock continued to hold q breeze
and by B. 35 she was nearly half o mile
to windward Of the Bristol boat.
There was strong tide setting to the
southwest, which seemed to affect
Columbia more than 1t did Shamrock.
As it was necessary, according, to Inc
rules, to finish the race by 40, ~
soon became evident, as the boats at z
O'CLOCK were some five miles to leeward
of tho finish, that the race would have
to be declared off. This was done at
the time named, while the boats we're
still four miles away from the finish.
1t was very evident from yesterday 8
performance of the Shamrock that she
is indeed very fast yacht; that she is
spoedy in light winds was shown on
the first half of tho first leg Of the
course: that she is quick in stays was
amply proven by her windward work.
and it is also fact that she stands up
to her canvas equally we'll with Column
bia. In the matter of handling sails
there was little to choose between the
two, and If any mistakes were made il
was moro through the occurrence OF
the huky breezes than of the iudg-
ment of tho sailing masters. Some
idea of the windward work of those
two yachts may be gathered from the
fact that in the l. miles sailed from
the outer mark to where the race was
conluded the Columbia made % tacks
and the Shamrock 20.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-05
An Ineon.l.,en. rrepes,tlou.

AT the instance of the New York
World. number Of leading public men
have united in petition to President
Mckinley. asking him to offer the
friendly services OF the United States
in mediation between Great Britain
and the two South African Republics
the TransvaaI and the Orange Free
State-with the object of preventing,
il possible, the war that now seems SO
imminent.
Unfortunately, President Mckinley
is handicapped seriously in the matter.
He cannot with propriety and consist
ency, intercede to rrevent.a oauseless
and bloody war between the Great
Britain and the South African Repub-
lies, for he has bloody and causeless
war, of his own instigation, on his
hands. He is waging war against the
people OF the Philippine Islands, and
interfering, Ewith the armed forces Of
the United States, to prevent the people
of those islands from securing the lib
erty and independence. for which they
have been fighting bravely for more
than three hundred years.
We're 1t not for the unfortunate and
indefensinle position into which Presi-
dent Mckinley, without just proyoca.
tion and in defiance OF the plain terms
of the Constitution, has plunged this
country, the United States could we'll
| offer to act as mediator between Great
Britain and the Dutch Republic. We
could say to these snariing peoples that
they should not go to war, and could
propose to act as arbitrator, to hear
their contentious and decide between
them according to the right of the
matter.
But what spectacle it would be for
this country, while 10 the midst OF a
war of conquest and oppression against
patriotic and unoffending people, to
attempt to stretch forth its hand and
keep two angry nations upon the other
side of the Atlantic from plunging into
war The governments TO which these
oyertures might be made would reject
them with small consideration, and we
would mako ourselves the laughing.
stock of the world.
1t is hoped that President Mckinley
will be wise enough to pay no attention
to the petition. A few years ago, we
might have assumed the position prayed
for'by the petitioners with credit and
propriety. But not now. We must
sweep before our own door, before
We attempt to make our neighbors'
premises clean. When we stop shoot
ing niggers" in the Philippines. and
deal Justly by the pepole Of those
islands, We will be in position to ask
ether nations not to fight each other.
| but not before.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-05
Dewey ard PRECEDENT .ieKlalsy.

Admiral Dewey is now In Washing
ton, and after he RECEIVERS from the
fatigue Of the ceremonies attendant
upon his reception, will doubtless have
some very serious interviews with
President Mckinley upon the subject
OF the war in the Philippines.
From what is known to the public Of
Admiral Dewey, there is no doubt
that he will give President Mckinley
his soundest advice upon the subject.
He is not the man to temporize, and
there is not the suggestion of double
dealing in his makeup. No con-
siderations of mere policy will deter
him from speaking out plainly, as he
is plain-speaking man and man of
action. What he will have to say,
Therefore, will be Of value, as it will
not only be thoroughly sincere, but
will involve the views OF practical
man, formed after practical ohserya-
tion. $
There is small doubt that Admiral
Dewey will advise the President against
the continuance of the war in the
Philippines. He has already declared,
in the course of a public interview,
that in his opinion the Filipinos were
not being treated rightly that while
he did not consider them qualified for
self-government, he believed they were
better fitted than are the Cubans. He
therefore believes that we should at
least extend TO the Filipinos the same
tolerance and consideration that we
have thus far extended to the Cubans.
And there is no reason to doubt, from
the trend of his remarks, that he feels
convinced the Filipinos will appreciate
such tolerance and consideration much
more than the Cubans seem to.
But, no matter what may be Admiral
DeTey's full opinion with respect to
the Philippine situation, there is no
doubt that the President will find him
better adviser than the bumptious,
incompetent Otis, or any Of those who
seem TO have had his ear thus far in
Washington. He can at least feel
assured that Dewey has no personal or
political axe to grind, and will tell
him the truth, as he has seen it, with
out fear or favor.
Therefore, during the next few weeks
President Mckinley should incline his
ear in the direction of Admiral Dewey,
and give careful heed to what the
great Admiral may say to him.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-05
President McKipley n last actoa :

President Mckinley at last acted, on
Saturday, and confirmed the sentence
of the court-martial in the case Of
Captain Oberlin NJ. Carter, convicted
OF emhezzlement TO the extent of over
million of dollars. Powerful influence
of some kind resulted in suspension
OF sentence in Carter's case for over a
year, but President Mckinley was
finally compelled to respect public
sentiment and take action. 1t is a
matter Of congratulation that he did
not make farce Of the affair, as in the
case of Eagan, by granting the con-
victed officer q long leave of absence on
full pay,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-05

The people of Wilmington gave a
great reception to Admiral Dewey.
yesterday afternoon. They had no
opportunity to do anything formal, as
the Admiral's train did not ston here,
but they lined the railroad tracks from
one end of the city to the other,
massing by thousands at the French
street station, and cheered the hero Of
Msniln to the echo, every foot of the
way. This was the most they could
do, but they did it with royal good
will. And Dewey seemed pleased at
the reception, and no doubt was. That
he should enjoy himself under recent
conditions, and show his enjoyment in
his countenance, is not to be wondered
at For more than year he was in
foreign waters, sweltering under hot
climates, fighting a wonderful battle
and dealing with perplexing problems
of public import. And through il all
he conducted himself admirably and
with wise action. Now that he ID
among his people, the recipient OF
their lavish honors, and anstinted
praise, be only shows himself the
genial, appreeiative gentleman that he
is by letting the public know that he
is sincerely pleaded ut the entire
proceeding. lia
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-05
a Poor Method of rroccaure.

In the course Of his address at the
presentation of the sword to Admiral
Dewey, in Washington, Tuesday,
Secretary of the Navy Long, abiding
to the Philippine Islands, said:
Clouds and darkness may linger
about them now, but the shining out
come is as sure as the rising OF the sun.
Whatever the passing tribulations and
difficulties of the present moment. they
will, in due time, soon and surely give
way to tho dawn of glorious new day
"a day not of any mere selfish imperial
dominion of one people over another,
but of the imperial moral and physical
growth and expansion Of all the peoples,
whatever their race or language or color,
who have come under the shelter Of the
broad shield of the United States OF
America.
But the smoke of battle is not likely
TO dissipate clouds and Darkness
and lead to the shining outcome.
Rather, it will serve to increase tho
darkness and gloom. Nor are the people
of the Philippines likely to appreciate
the dawn of a glorious new day." rs
revealed to them from the depths of
humiliation, and the suppression of all
their aspirations for liberty and indie
pendence, cherished and fought for
for over three centuries. The shelter
OF the broad shield OF the United States
of America. does not cover the people
of the Philippines, or protect them
from the bullets of our soldiers.
Secretary Longs allusion to the SUBJ
ject is in mighty poor taste. His logic
is in conflict with the facts. 1t would
have been better had he not alluded to
the subject.