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The San Francisco call., 1899-12-04

by the Panama Canal Company has Just
published report on the visit made by
the delegates OF the company TO the
lsthmus, where they inspected the works
and studied the best way to finish the
work begun. The report makes full COM
parison between the Panama and Nicara-
qua routes, and says:
THE Nicaragua canal would pass right
through the volcanic district. Earth
quakes are frequent in the neighborhood
and have several times destroyed the
cities Of Leon and Grenada. The pro-
jected Nicaragua route comedies with
the line CT the transversal fracture par
ticularly liable TO such visitations."
The report says the work and material
handed over by the Panama company is
in a good state of preservation. The
plans which have been adopted involve
the removal of about "a, 100000 cubic me-
tres of earth, for the whole cutting of
which 1,2000 900 are neceSsitated by Gu
Zebra Mountain. There are now 5000 men
on the works. In the first year Of active
work the number will have to be raised
to 5000, and there Will be as many as TO-,
number OF men engaged must average
1900 during a period of ten years as
signed for the complete excavation OF the
work.
Following is a summary OF the ex-
penses- estimated by the company fer the
execution of the plan:
For work of cutting. 242 900 900 francs;
work on locks, 137 000, 900 francs general
total of expenses, 512.000.000 francs.
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old. but one point is distinctly accentu-
ated: The correspondents at Cape Town
and elsewhere have been allowed to ca
BILE in much more distinct terms with re-
gard TO the disaffection of the Cape
Dutch
There has for a long time been little
doubt OF IT. but now 1t is perfectly EVIL
dent the greater part OF the colony is un-
disguisedly hostile, and that many Dutch
actually joined the commandos which
crossed Orange River, while the rest are
only loyal owing to their doubts where the
victory finally will be. fearing confisca-
ton of their arms by the British.
Thus General Gatacre, with his force
and constant reinforcements. is doing po-
lice duty and political work when his
men are much needed elsewhere. This
force probably must be satisfied TO do
little else until the relief Of Ladysmith
sets free General Clerys column, though
they may find opportunity for small en-
gagements II certain OF victory, as a re-
verse might prove a signal for an up
rising OF half OF the colony.
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SENATE FORECAST.
Financial Measure Among the First
70 Be introduced.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 3-The first week
In the Senate Will doubtless be marked by
considerable lethargy as usual. on Mon
day the new Senators will be sworn In.
but beyond this nothing will be done. The
receipt Of the Presidents message Will be
postponed for day out of respect 10 the
memory OF the late Vice President.
On Tuesday little Will be done beyond
the receipt OF the message. Immediately
after which, according TO the present pro-
gramme, an adjournment will be had TO
give the Republican Senators an oppor-
tunity 10 hold a caucus over the reorgan-
iZation OF the committees. Wednesday
and Thursday will be devoted largely to
the Introduction OF bills. There probably
viii be no session either Friday or Satur-
day.
Among the first bills 10 be introduced
Will he the iinacial measure prepared by
the Republican members OF the Finance
Committee. II will be offered by Senator
Aldrich and will be referred to the whole
Finance Committee. including the Demo-
cratic members.
Up 10 date only one Senatorial appoint
mcnt has been made by any Governor.
This is in the case Of Senator Quay. but
II he is seated there VIII be an effort to
I'll the vacant seats from Utah. California
and Delaware by the same methods.
There IS unusual interest in Mr.. Quay
case. and both his friends and opposing
Senators are already working zealously
Mr.. Quay Will make no effort to be seated
on Monday.
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this city against the seating OF Brigham
II. Roberts as a Representative from
Utah eliminated in a largely attended
nass-meeting in the First Congregational
Church this afternoon. AS many promi-
nent clergymen of Washington as were
IN position 10 be present occupied seats
on the platform or IN the audience. DIT.
Josiah Strong. president of the League
for Social Service of New York, under
the auspices OF which the meeting was
held. presided. Addresses were made by
Rev. Randolph II. Mckim. rector OF Epi-
phany Church. Rev. DR.. Frank NJ. Bris-
tol. pastor OF the Metropolitan Church;
Rev. Or. =. VI. Newman, First Congrega-
uonal Church. and NJ F. Schroeder Of
salt Lake City. Several Salt Lake City
clergymen were present, including Dr. T..
{. llin. superintendent OF the Methodist
missions in Utah: Rev. {. J.. Martin, q
Sarah J. Elliott. VINO has lived in Utah
as "A deaconness in the Episcopal church
for seven years. DR.. lliff, as president OF
a committee in the Methodist church, was
appointed 10 oppose the seating OF Mr..
Roberts and TO disseminate informal ton
In various parts of the country. de has
lust completed a tour which included
most OF the States between Maine and
Florida
Or. Strong briefly outlined the object
Of the meeting As follows; We are here
10 protest against the representative Of
an allen 10 civilization taking his seat
IN our next Congress We are met 10
protest against admitting among our law
makers a man who is an acknowledged
law wbreakcr. We are Democrats. Repub-
llcans. Methodists. Presbyterians. Bap-
lists, Episcopaliaus and others, but are
not met as suSh. We are here 10 join
hands IN protecting the sanctity OF the
home and thus preserving the life OF the
nation. We are not here 20 oppose the
Mormon religion. only so far as the re-
llgion OF the Mormons affect the poliu-
cal interest OF one OF the United States.
We believe IL TO be necessary 70 make II
q crime against the United States. In
order 10 do SO We must have an amend
ment 10 the constitution. This legisla-
ton is. in fact. the first step"
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CANAL BILL WILL NOT
PASS AT THIS SESSION
Hepburn Admits That His Meas
ure Is Certain to Be Defeated by the
Opposition.

CALL OFFICE, WELLINGTON HO-
TEL, WASHINGTON, Dec. 3.-No action
in the matter of the pledging of Govern
mental aid for the construction OF the
Nicaraguan canal Will be taken by Con-
gress during the coming session. 1t Is
proposed by Representative Hepburn,
prospective chairman of the Committee on
Interstate and Foreign Commerce. who
held this position in the last House. TO
introduce his bill for the construction of
the canal, but he frankly admits that the
opponents OF the measure, as well as the
disinclination Of certain members favor
able TO the canal, TO act before the sub
mission of the report of the Isthmian
Canal Commission, will prevent its pas
sage.
Rear Admiral Walker, before his de-
parture from Washington, said that, in
his opinion, IL would be impossible for the
commission 10 submit a comprehensive
next December. II had been hoped that
the commission would see its way clear
TO the submission OF a preliminary state
ment. but this was not proposed at the
time OF its departure. In addition, any
effort TO press the canal measure during
the coming session will meet the strenu-
Gus objection of the Panama Canal Com
pany. and probably the Maritime Canal
Company, which has been endeavoring
to obtain from Nicaragua an extension of
its concession.
II was said at the State Department
Yesterday that Secretary Hay received
some weeks ago protest from the Mari
time Canal Company against the action
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Opposition.

Of the Nicaraguan Canal Company in
declaring its concession forfeited and in
granting a new concession TO the Eyre
Cragin syndicate. The department de-
clined TO interfere in the controversy be-
tween the two American companies, but
simply forwarded the protest TO Minister
Merry, with instructions 10 present it TO
the Nicaraguan Government. The refusal
OF the Nlcaraguan Government to extend
the Maritime Company's concession fol-
SO far as the concession granted to the
Eyre-Cragin syndicate is concerned.
nicaragua is known TO be quite willing
10 make an arrangement with the syndi-
cate abrogating the concession, provided
the United States undertakes to build
the canal: Nicaragua would like the canal
built by the american Government, agree
ing with Costa Rica in this respect, but
until the United States begins the con-
structon Of the waterway, she feels that
in her own interest II IS advisable for her
TO enter into contract with any reliable
American company which may be able
10 raise funds 10 perform the work.
Should the United States enact law un-
der which II will build the canal, Mica
ragua stands ready-and this Government
so understandable give II authority or
TO make necessary arrangements herself
TO cancel the concession granted TO the
Eyre~Cragin syndicate.
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DEATH OF a MAN
WITHOUT AN ENEMY
Passing Of John J. Reed Mourned
by Every PioDeer Of Marin
CouDty.

n AN RAFAEL, Dec. 3.-The death of
John J. Reed. the founder of Reeds
! station. and the second oldest Native
~ Son IN the State. is sincerely mourn
ed by every old pioneer OF Marin County,
a large body OF whom will attend to-
morrow the last services marking the
passing OF the man that didn't know
what it meant TO have a foe
Reeds father came 10 Yerba Buena IN
q whaling vessel in 1872 and married into
the Sanchez family. that celebrated Span
ish family closely allied 10 the Nalencius.
John J. Reed was born at the Preside On
July Ia, 1871. and was brought 10 Marin
father was given charge OF the old MIS-
sion San Rafael. and for that reason re-
ceived one of the largest grants of land
ever issued 10 a resident OF Marin County
by the Mexican Government-over 1000
acres.
When the father died all this land was
bequeathed to his son. The most of II is
rich farming and grazing country lying
between Hilarita and Reeds station. Reed
later acquired good deal OF land in the
vicinity of Mil Valley. which of late
years has been used principally for cattle
raising. A few days prior TO his decease
ecuted a deed of gift in favor OF his son
and his wife. Carlotta, by which they
were given possession of 1920 acres of rich
dairy land, valued at $50 900. day later
the old man came to the conclusion that
the end was near and again sent for
Boyd, this time executing deed of gift
in favor OF his daughter Clotilda Joseph
Inc Reed, for 554 acres of land. worth
S60.0 600. The remainder OF the vast estate
is disposed of by viii. the terms OF which
will not become public property until The
Instrument is filed for probate next Tues
day.
Stephen Richardson, the oldest Native
Son In California, was a boon companion
or Reed, and the two were frequently seen
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-04
HOUSEHOLD CAVALRY
STARTS FOR THE FRONT

NEW YORK. Dec. 4.-The Journal has
the following from London, timed a m:
In the dead of night the flower OF the
British army has just ridden through the
streets of London TO embark for Africa
Dozens OF regiments have gone before,
but still more men are required TO over
whelm the stubborn lighting Beers, so
the War Office has sent out England 8
pride-what is known as the Household
Cavalry.
These troops are called out only on
what may be called emergency cam
paigns. Their foreign service includes
Dettingen. the Spanish peninsula, Water
loo and Egypt in 1852, their last call
abroad being for Tel El Kebir. II is
these men, the Queens Own Guards, that
started early this morning. All could not
go. so a special regiment of picked men
from the First Life and Second Life
Guards and the Royal House Guards was
made up, 700 strong, commanded by Col
onel Neeld.
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BOERS MASS
FOR 4 FINAL
STRUGGLE

its special correspondent are published in
the Daily Mail:
BELMONT. Nov. 2s.-Lord Methuen's
force fought a big engagement at Mod
der River to-day with the Beers. The
enemy numbered at least 5000. having
been reinforced from the force investing
Kimberley. Our men found them very
strongly intrenched on both banks OF the
river and also in the broad bed OF the
stream. They were especially strong on
the northern bank. which being heavily
lined with thick mimosa bushes. formed
an ideal position for the Beers, who had
been in possession of II for several weeks
and had been busily preparing for to-
days battle.
The fighting was simply terrific, being
especially hard in the afternoon. Our men,
however. although inferior in number
showed magnificent gallantry and drove
the enemy out OF his position on the south
side OF the river and forced him across
the stream. Then they cleared him from
the other side until he was driven off in
full retreat. This is an enormous gain
and opens the road to Kimberley. Cen
eral Methuen now has a large force and
is established across the river.
JULIAN RALPH.
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SENT A THOUSAND
WORDS A MINUTE
Successful Test of the
New Telegraphy.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

NEW YORK, Dec. IA successful test
was made tonight OF the Pollak-Virag
system Of rapid automatic telegraphing
between this city and Chicago. The dis
patches We're sent from the World office.
via Pfttsburg and Fort Wayne. to the
Tribune office in Chicago. Joseph Virag,
one. OF the inventors, handled the New
ork key. Although the wires were not
In perfect WORKING order. he managed to
send four messages at the rate of about
100 words minute. II took only two
seconds to send the following:
Editorial Rooms. World. 10 the Tri-
bune, Chicago: We have fine weather in
New York. How is II IN Chicago?
"WOkLD."
The message was repeated back on an
ply:
Editorial Rooms, Tribune. Chicago. TO
World, New York: Ii Is showing in Chi
cago, but II is pleasant Chicago snow.
TRIBUNE"
l.. o. Mcpherson, representing the
Guardian Trust Company OF Chicago
which is promoting the invention in the
United States, watched the test at this
end: second long distance test Will be
made next week when Anton Pollak ar
rives from the West.
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DEMOCRATS AT SEA.
Undecided as TO Their Course in the
Case Of Roberts.

WASHINGTON. Dec 2.-Considerable
diversity Of opinion exists among the
Democratic members OF the House as TO
the best policy 10 be followed by the par
ty tomorrow when the Republicans OBJ
9ect 10 the administration OF the oath OF
Office 10 Representative Roberts, the Nor
mon mcmDer-elect Of Utah. The Demo-
Gratis have not yet conferred on the mat
ter. but some understanding may be ar
rived ar tomorrow morning before the
House meets. Some OF the leaders believe
that 10 refuse 10 permit a mcmber-elect
u be sworn In VIII establish a dangerous
precedent and interfere with his consti-
kutondl rights. They think. therefore he
should be permitted 20 take the oath OF
oihcc and the matter OF bis eligibility
tnen bc determined by a committee Of the
This IS the opinion OF Representative
Bailey of Texas and Il IS said Tonight
that he Will ask that Mr. Roberts be
sworn IN, but al the same time will de-
clare that this does not commit him TO
the night OF Mr.. Roberts 20 sit as a mem
ber. Other Democrats believe that as a
matter OF policy no objection should be
raised 10 the plan OF procedure deter
mined on 10y the Republicans. An objec-
Ton 70 the Republican plan OF procedure
AZ this stage. they assert, VIII give the
impression 10 many who do not investl-
gate the question thoroughly that the
Democrats are IN favor OF Mr.. Roberts
sitting as a member Of the House and
that no attention VIII be paid 10 The con-
tcntiOn that the objection was made oy,
constitutional grounds.
representative Richardson. the leader
pf the minority, said tonight that no
plan Of action on the part OF the Demo-
trats had been determined on and he pre-
ferrec not TO be quoted as SAYING what I'm
bis opinion they should do.
CLERGYMEN PROTEST.
WASHINGTON Dec 2-rbe crpsas sa g.,
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GENERAL UPRISING
OF THE CAPE DUTCH

NEW YORK. Dec. S-The Sun has the
following from Cape Town: Fugitives
who have arrived here report that the
district between Colesberg and Bur-
ghersdorp. Cape Colony, have practically
gone over TO the enemy. Twenty-Five
Free State Beers We're able TO take the
town OF Veuterstad. disloyal Dutch heart
lily welcoming them. 1t is estimated over
1000 men at Veuterstad Joined the enemy
The principal farmers have formed a
communicating committee. The loyalists
have been expelled and told TO go TO Cape
Town ad prepare coffee for Boer hosts.
What scanty fresh information concern
ing the war has come through is six days
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TO STAMP OUT PoLYGAMY.
Proposed Amendment 10 the Consti-
tuition Of the United States

WASHINGTON. Dec. 3-Polygamy will
be forever put out OF existence In Utah.
and it VIII be impossible FOR that State
or any other 10 again connive at polyg-
amous practices IN an amendment 10 the
constitution which viii be proposed in
BON Houses OF Congress im The nrst of
Tho session is adopted
The case Of Brigham II. Roberts has so
thoroughly aroused The conscience OF the
country mat Congress viii not he con-
l'nt win correcting the present evil bv
depriNing him of MS seat and Utah Of a
relfee llalFe ln The House OF Represen-
fatlNes. but earnest efforts will De made
10 secure the adoption OF such an amend
ment 10 the constitution as would make
a recurrence ~ Roberts case Impossible
- long as the Government OF the United
States shall last. Men OF all parties and
from All sections OF the country are thor
oughly aroused Ola the subject. and an
thai is necessary .s for the leaders IN boz h
Houses - take the matter up while pub
lic attention is focused on Roberts case
ana The required amendment TO the con-
sttuuon can be put through with little
aiuculty. Under the constitution OF the
United States as n at present exists, Con-
Eress can In 10 way interfere with pOlyg-
lrny ia any States outside OF Utah
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-04
BENJAMIN DE COSTA
BECOMES A CATHOLIC

NEW YORK. Dec. 3.-Rev DIR. Benia-
min F. ue Costa, who In September last
resigned the rectorship OF the Protestant
Episcopal Church OF the St John the
Evangelist, was to-day received into the
Roman Catholic church. The ceremony
was strictly private. only a few Catholic
and Protestant friends OF DR. de Costa
being present. but the chapel had been
elaborately decorated with roses and the
altars were brilliant with many candles
DIR. de Costa took a prominent part in
the controversy over the ordination OF
DR.. Briggs a few months ago.
DIR. de Costa has prepared for publica-
ton statement in justification OF his
course, in which he takes strong grounds
on the Bible question holding that the
Roman Catholic church is the true Bible
church
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-04
TRANSPORT BAVARIAN
ARRIVES AT CAPE TOWN

CAPE TOWN. Nov. 2s.-The troopship
Bevarian, from Queenstown. November
10, with Colonel Ivor Herbert, assistant
adjutant general for the home district
and foreign military attaches. together
with the Connaught Rangers. the First
Battalion OF the Royal Dublin Fusileers
and a contingent of miscellaneous troops,
In all more than 20OO men. arrived here to-
day Colonel Herbert and the military
attaches Immediately landed and the Ba-
varian proceeded with the troops, pre-
sumably 10 Durham.
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Boilermakers MAY Strike.

OMAHA, Nebr., Dec. 3-John Mcneil.
grand president Of the Boilo makers
union. is in the city TO interview the Off
cials of the Union Pacific railroad in the
attempt TO effect a settlement OF the diff
ferences which caused a strike in the
Cheyenne shops a month ago. He says
that unless the matter Is fixed up soon he
Will call out every boilerma er on the
Union Pacific.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-04
MAY HAVE BEEN DITCHED
BY B0ER SYMPATHIZERS

CHICAGO. Dec. "A train OF fourteen
refrigerator cars Of salt pork intended for
the British army in South Africa was
wrecked on the Chicago and Northwest
ern near Kenilworth, ILL.,, to-day. The
cars were completely demolished, but il
is believed the greater part OF the meat
will be saved. A serious delay in ship
ment, however. will result. The wreck is
supposed TO have been caused by a brok-
en- journal. 1t IS said that the journal
had been tampered with at Milwaukee by
over-zealous Boer sympathiZers. but this
is secuted by the road officials.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-04
Jones in Iail

SAN RAFAEL. Dec. 3.-George Jones
who was arrested in San Francisco for
embezzling about $40 from Wheeler Mar
tin OF Mill Valley. was placed in tau baro
to-day. He promises TO secure the morev
and make good the deficit i'm his accounIs
TOMORROW II he makes good his word.
he will be released
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together discussing the history of the
state ana the stirring incidents I'm which
lne ola spanish families played leading
parts, richardson's mother was a daugh
ter q Anasio Martinez. the post COM
mander AT the Preside in the early TWEEN
Reed. Both men were members OF lto,in,
Iamalpais Parlor No GA. Native Sons OF
tne Golden West. though Reed joined the
only eight years ago He
va Va aIso a Mason and an Odd Fellow and
VIII be buried under Masonic auspices.
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CANADIAN TROOPS LAND.

CAPE TOWN, Dec. 3-The Canadian
contingent OF troops for service in South
Africa landed to-day and were given an
enthusiastic reception. They were greet
ed with continuous cheers and the hearth
est welcome.
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Highland Light Needs Repairs.

PORT TOWNSEND. Dec. 3.-The BARK
Highland Light. which arrived here after
a long and tempestuOus voyage from san
Francisco TO Cape Flattery, Will be placed
on the Esquimalt drydOck FOR renalra.
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DE LESSEPs ROUTE BEST.

Special Cable 70 The Call and the New York
Herald: Copyright. 1899. by James Gordon
Bennett
PARIS, Dec. 3.-The committee formed
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-04
To Cure a Cold in One Dav

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets All
druggists refund the money IL II falls to cr,re
e w Groves SIGNATURE Is on each box 90.
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Elks Remember Dead.

STOCKTON. Dec. 3-Stockton Lodge
No. 2iS. Benevolent and Protective Order
OF Elks. held memorial services to-day at
the Yosemite 1neater. which was packed
Besides the Elks' memorial services there
was musical programme. Francis e
Bick or San Francisco delivered the ora
ton and the Rev. DR.. w. G. Evans of the
Central NJ. L. Church OF this city the
eulogy.
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The History of Evans Ale
Tells the progress OF a century. -
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-06-09
TRUMBULL.
CHURCH NOTES.

The Bridgeport Christian Endeavor
Union met with the Trumbul society in
the new church, Tuesday evening, filling
the building. A special train bore away
those out of town. The address of the
evening was by Rev r. G. S. McNeille of
New York, on the subject, us there q
new theology, and IL So. what can it do
for Christian Eudeavor?' The conven-
ton 10 be held in Detroit this year was
presented by j. 81. Mansfield, state ex.
cursion, New Haven.
The services at the gregational
church, Sunday morning and evening,
will be appropriate to ChiIdren's Sun
day. In the evening the children of the
Sunday school will give concert.
There will be the usual Children's day
concert at Bethany Mission, Sunday at
ternoon at 80 o'clock.
Rev W. F. White was called to Red
ding, Thursday, to take part in the or
dination of Edward Russell Evans. On
this second appearance of Mr. Evans be-
fore the Consolation after completing
bis full course in the seminary, after 8
clear statement of belief in full accord
with that of Congregational churches he
was unanimously set apart to the work
of the Gospel ministry over the Redding
church. Mr. Evans is promising man
and there is no doubt his usefulness and
success in the ministry will be great.
He has greatly endeared himself to his
go pie.
Mrs Dwight Brinsn.ade was away over