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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-17

The annual meeting OF the Mite
Circle of Kings Daughters Tor the
election of officers was held. Wednes-
day afternoon. These officers were
elected: Mrs. Daniel Thurlow, presi-
dent. Mrs. w. w. Wight, Mrs. VIM
Bradbury and Mrs. Fred whey vice
presidents: Mrs. Roscoe BeedIe' secre-
tary; Mrs r. f. Donneli, assistant
secretary; Miss Annie Lawrence. treas
urer: Mrs. Charles Elliott. assistant
treasurer. After the election the re-
firing president, Mrs. Roscoe Beedle
Vas presented with a beautiful lamp
and refreshments were served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-17

ford, Hill; committee on construction.
repairs. buildings and grounds. Hanna
ford, Eaton, Ba1entine: committee on
examinations. employment. salary and
location Of teachers. Brown, Hill, Han
naford; committee on census. statistics,
estimates and appropriations. Emery.
Eaton, Balentinc; committee on even
ing schools. Hill, Reney. Emery; COM
mittce on visiting High school, Eaton
Brown; North Grammar. Hill. Emery;
South Grammar. Balentine. Reney;
Brooks street. Hannaford, Hill; West
ern avenue. Balentine, Eaton: south
Primary. Emery. Reney: Myrtle street
Brown, Hannaford: Pleasant street,
Reney. Eaton.
The board adjourned until Wednes-
day night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-17

The supper to be given at A. o. U
w. hall, Friday evening, between 6.Se
and o'clock, by the ladies of the De-
gree of Honor. is to be followed by a
pleasing entertainment. A programme
of 10 numbers has been arranged, con-
sisting of vocal quartets and solos
recitations, etc. The "Hatchet Drill
by 10 boys and girls, which made such
a hit at the Highland Avenue gram
mar school exhibition, last week, will
be repeated upon this occasion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-17
A CARD.

We, the undersigned. do hereby agree
OF GreeIie's Warranted Syrup OF Tar II 70
fails to cure your cold or cough. We al
SO warrant a twenty-five cent bottle "a
prove satisfactory or no nay.
Bowditch & Webster, Augusta.
John Coughlin. Augusta.
r. Y. Co,irtemanche, Augusta.
Arthur Tetrault. Augusta.
Mixer & Johnson, Augusta.
r. Z. Kinsman & Co., Augusta.
Chas. X. Partridge, Augusta.
Temple Pharmacy, Augusta.
A. r. Hutchinson, Hall0well.
e. II. Became, Gardiner.
II. ID. Robinson 4 Co., GardinoE.
Chas. Ward 4 Co.. Gardinee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-17

THE Pillar of Five" is the delightful
cantata which Mrs f. j. Stanley has
made arrangements TO give at the First
Baptist church, Monday evening, March
9th There will be a chorus of twenty
voices including the following: Miss Ell
eanor c. Mitchell Mrs. Jennie f. Bugoee,
Messrs. A. G. Harlow, \. w. Cunningham,
Lincoln Harlow. Rev. +. b. Barber and
others. The singers will be assisted by an
orchestra, under the direction of Henry
Bates,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-17
ACCEPTS CALL.
Henry +. Huse Of Boston. 10 Become Pastor
Of the First Baptist Church.

Mr.. Henry +. Huse of the class of 's9,
Newton Theological Institute. has ac-
cepted the call rendered him recently
by the First Baptist church Of Skowhe-
gan. Mr.. Husc preached in this church
for the first time in the latter part OF
January and gave such universal salts
faction that he was invited TO preach
again. and subsequently, the parish
unanimously voted To extend a call to
him to make this the field of his first
labors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-17

Several of those interested in educa-
tional matters in this city will attend
the annual banquet of the School Mas
ter's Club in Gardiner, March "a. At
the banquet, which it to be held at the
Evans House, Professor A. J. Roberts
will speak on college Preparation in
English" Principal John Nelson Of
the high school will speak on school
Athletics"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-17

the semiannual meeting of the Junior
Auxiliary of the Anti-Tobacco League:
President. Frank McAlary: vice pres.
ident, Will Stevens: secretary. Charles
Meader: treasurer. Ward Libby; in
spector, Fred Kennison.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-17

Fair-haired people are said to be De-
coming less numerous than formerly.
The ancient Hebrews were 1air-
haired race: now they are. with lew
exceptions. dark. SO 1t Is. in lesser
degree. with the Irish, among whom
$50 years ago a dark-haired person was
almost unknown.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-17

1t is the present plan to build only The
central pier for the ,Iaterville L. Wis
casset RAILROAD bridge, while the ice is
in the river. The other piers will be put
in later The appearance of the derrick
In The middle of the river excites an un-
usual amount of comment from people
going through on the trains.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-17

Since the carpenters and painters have
been at work on the Offices of City Clerk
Brown, they present as pretty an appear
ance as any in town. "A partition has
been put up in the front office, so that Il
second private office is formed. The Of
fees have been newly painted and pa
pered and are unusually attractive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-17

Dana 2. Foster will be one Of the
representatives of the Watervill@
Board of Trade at the meeting of the
State board which is to be held in Au-
gusta, today. He will go in the ca :
pacity of his new office, city solicitor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-17

While at her work at the Lockwood
mills, Thursday morning, Mary Cos
lin caught her left hand in the gearing
and was badly crushed. The accident
was so serious that it will be necessary
to amputate two fingers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-17

Mrs. w. A. Hager slipped. as she was
leaving her home, Wednesday. and
broke of the left leg just above the an
kle. The fracture was reduced but the
sprained ankle which resulted from the
fall will confine her to her home for
some time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-17

Gilman, the architect, who for some
time has had an office with ~. G. Bowie.
has hired a part of the offices over the
grocery store of p. p. Stewart Il Co. Inc
north office is still vacant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-17

Homer Dill received. "Wednesday. the
skin of IA large iaguar, which was
brought from South America by the gen
tleman who klned the animal. The skin
measures eight feet in length and when
mounted will doubtless attract consider
able attention. The animal is said to
have killed several men before he was
fpl-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-17

The high school students occupy the
City hall Il part of nearly every day in
rchearsing for the plays to be given in
connection with the fair which is to be
held in the hall during the vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-17

Thomas Smith and Daggett. who are
to represent the Coburn Classical In
stitute at the Hcbron-Coburn debate.
this evening, left. yesterday, for
Hebron.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-17

j. II. McConc formerly of the Journal,
who has been confined to his home by
trouble with his eyes. Is now able to be
down town almost every day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-17

The committee having the Junior
promenade in charge has arranged t,
have special Electric cars leave this
city a: 7.3O.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-17

There were an unusually large number
of Odd Fellows in this city. yesterday.
when the district meeting was held with
Samaritan Lodge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-17

The midwinter meeting and club tea Of
the Sorosis will be held in the Hotel Co
burn parlors, this evening. a short play
will be given by several Of the members.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-17

The regular meeting OF CarraDassst
Lodge, No. 81 l. q. q. r.. was held.
Wednesday evening, at which time work
in the first degree was performed upon
one candidate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-17

Hon. &c. Libby was able to be dress
ed, yesterday. and go down to break
fast for the first time for over month.
He expects in short time to be able
to be at his office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-17

observe its Goth anniversary, Monday
evening There will be Il good pro-
gramme arranged which will consist of
speaking by prominent members, both
local and from abroad. Refreshments
will be served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-17

The Hallowel Epworth League will en-
terrain the Gardiner League at the
Methodist vestry, Tuesday evening. A
varied programme will be presented. each
league furnishing several numbers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-17

Mrs. Edward Gray entertained al
whist in a very pleasant manner at her
home in this city, last evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-17

a moving picture machine was ex-
hibited in Memorial hall. Tuesday and
Wednesday evenings. to fair sized au-
dieHces.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-17

The Loyal Temperance Legion will meet
at the Methodist vestry, Friday after
noon at $50 o'clock. All children are in
vited to attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-17

a party OF Gardiner people who have
"eeh spending a few days at the Oxbow-
u W, ti'e Copoossee, returned, "Wednesday.
AheE report fine time and say they had
excellent luck fishing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-17

thas. Ward 4 Co. expect to occupv
their new and commodious store. about
April l. a large new soda fountain has
arrived and is ready to be placed in posi-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-17
SKOWHEGAN.

Miss Annie Allen Is passing few days
with friends in Gardiner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-17

Il. f. Warner expects to re-occupy his
store in another week. The recent i'm
provements make the store model one
for the dry goods trade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-17

J. Wesley Gilman has been chosen a
member of the board of directors of
the Waterville Savings Bank, in place
OF the late G. W. Folsom.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-17

There will be a dance at the Grang
hall, this evening, music to be furnishe
BY Kendall's orchestra
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-17

Pat Maloney's Show and Irish Com
edy Co. will appear at Wilson hall, May
/. side Tracked will be the attraction
May 6.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-17

The work of moving Lemonts bakery
has been completed and the stock OF
goods moved into new quarters
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-17

The foresters held their regular meet
ING, thursday evening. Several applica-
lions FOR membership We're received.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-17

dav evening. Judge Stafford dismissed the
man Thursday morning, he having prom
ised that he would so to the Home az
Togus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-17

The fall of light snow, Wednesday
night, was of great assistance to the lum-
bermen in this vicinity. Before the snow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-17

Fred Haynes. son of Rev. g. G..
Haynes. Of Mars Hill. is visiting his
grandparents. Mr.. and Mrs. G.. c.
Haynes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-17

W. b. Caswell of the University OF
Maine. Is the guest OF friends IN this
CITY for a short time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-17

why of course business is improving. .
SAID a Gardiner man, Thursday. There
are - commercial men in the city. TODAY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-17

The PennesseeWassee Club will give lis
St. Patrick's day ball, in Wilson hall
this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-17
VAUDEVILLE.

Mrs. w. b. Smiley of this city. is the
guest of her son in Bath.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-17
HALLOWELL.

William II. Lyon of Brattleboro, Vt,
was in the city, yesterday, calling on
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-17

Earl Haley recently caught 16la
pounds of pickerel and 10 pounds of
black bass at Mud pond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-17

Miss Clara Goodwin. who is III at he,
home on Second street, is steadily regain
ing her health.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-17

Arthur Wakefield has rented part OF
G.. l.. McKinney's store where he will!
place bicycles for snle
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-17

Hallowell people were again in atten-
dance at the sessions of the House,
Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-17

The grammar schools will close. this
afternoon. for a vacation OF three weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-17

Frank Smith of Auburn, who has been
visiting friends in Gardiner and vicinity.
has returned home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-17

A veteran of the Civil War was arrested
by the police for drunkenness, Wednes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-17

Herbert Blakney, who has been seriCfs
ly Ill, Is able 10 be out.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-17
FAIRFIELD.

Frank Hammond went to Augusta
Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-17

There were seven dodgers at the police
station, Wednesday night
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-17

o. o. F.. attended the district meeting
at Waterville, Thursday night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-17

Norris and Stanley Mckinney are
confined to the house by illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-17

J. f. Carroll of Lewiston. is the guest
of Gardiner friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-17

c. d. Reed of Waltham, Mass. is the
guest of Mr.. Cook at the Evans Hotel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-17

Fred Ellis of New Jersey, is in the city
for a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-17

Austin Rogers of Gardinerville, who re-
Gently fell and received internal injuries
is improving
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-17
Daily kennebec 3ournal.
GARDINER.

Miss Ellie Colby is quite i'll with tho
measles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-17

Van II. Deedle is in Boston, TINS
week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-17

Daniel Alien returned to AuguaA,
Wednesday, 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-17

Miss Alice Cole is quite i'll with the
measles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-17

Mr. and Mrs. Eli NJ. Smith of Boston
are the guests of friends in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-17
OAKLAND.

+. l.. Horn of Augusta. is in town.
w. p. Hutchins is the proud father
of a baby girl
Mr.. and Mrs Ruel Field of Sidney,
were in town. Tuesday.
Otis Pollard is visiting his daughter,
Mrs. Riley Holt of Weeks Mills.
A delegation from Anon Lodge, I.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-17
SOUTH GARDINER.

Mrs. William Holt is seriously ILL.,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-17

A delegation from Anon Lodge. I
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-17

f. L. Horn of Augusta, is in tow
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-06
BY PIGEON POST.
Fighting Continues at Ladysmith--No
Serious Casualties Reported.

London, Nov. 6-The war Office issued
the following at 11.4O p. NJ, yesterday:
Butler to the secretary Of state for
war: Cape Town, Nov. 5, $40 p. NJ
The commandant at Durham sends the
following. received from Ladysmith by
pigeon post. dated Nov. Sd: "Yester-
day. Gen. French went out with cav
airy and field artillery and effectively
shelled the Boer laager, without loss on
our side.
Lieut.. Egerton of the Powerful, is
dead. Gen. Joubert sent in Major c.
S. Kincaid of the Royal Irish Fusiliers
and nine wounded prisoners. Eight
Beers were sent out in exchange, no
others being fit to trial.
"Col. Brocklehurst, with cavalry, field
artillery, the Imperial Light Horst and
the Natal Mounted Volunteers, We're
engaged. today, with the enemy to the
southwest Of Ladysmith. The fighting
lasted several hours. Our loss was very
small.
The bombardment of Ladysmith ton
tinued, yesterday and today. many
Boer shells being pitched into the town.
Our troops are in good health and
spirits and the wounded are doing
WELL
The message ends: Il think that
Gen. French's name is given by mis-
take for Brocklehurst's."
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-06
SEVERE CRITICISM
Made Of Treatment Of Sick Soldiers Of The
goth Kansas Volunteers.

San Francisco, Nov. 5.-The Exami-
ner says that the most sensational re-
port of a military board Of inquiry
ever sent to the war department from
this city has been forwarded to WASH
ington from the headquarters Of Major
General Shafter. The document con-
sists Of nearly 100 typewriter pages
and contains severest kind of criticism
of the methods employed by officers in
charge of the sick soldiers who return
ed from the Philippines on the trans
ports Tartar and Newport, on Octo-
Der 10. ~...ssa
Upon Major Rafter, the surgeon Of
the Goth Kansas Volunteers, who came
back on the Tartar, the heaviest CEN
sure is laid, and Col. Metcalf of the
same regiment, who commanded the
ship. Gen. Funston, being only a pas
senger, is indirectly referred to. Many
other officers are given a hard meas
ure of criticism but their names are
being withheld until the war depart
ment sees fit to make known the details
of the report.
The board Of inquiry which has so
severely arraigned the transport SER
vice was appointed by Gen. Shafter.
two weeks ago, at the suggestion of
Continued on page S.)
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-06
CLOSING REPUBLICAN RALLY
At Portland Addressed by Senator Frye and
Congressman BoutelIe.

Portland, Me-, Nov. 5.-There was Il
closing Republican rally, last evening, at
City hall. George Allen. chairman of the
Republican city committee, presided.
Hon. Amos l.. Allen. the Republican
Congressional candidate briefly discussed
the tariff. the money question and the
foreign policy of Pres. Mckinley.
Senator Frye spoke of the tariff de
nounced the Wilson bill. terminS it the
worst legislation ever enacted" and then
gave a history of the commission sent to
make treaty with Spain.
lie said: Il went there knowing exactly
what l wanted. and | got it,
He said the Spanish commissioners
''were versed in Spanish diplomacy. tina t
is in lying" He told the story of the
debates and the final result.
He said that although We have not the
sovereignty Of Cuba, We shall have the
trade, but declared that the trade of the
Philippine islands will be worth dozen
Cubas.
He advocated revival of our merchant
marine, saying: Il would have all our eX-
ports and all our imports carried in our
ships and under our flag. and would make
every American captain an Intelligent
agent for the sale of our goods and the
extension of our commerce..
He defended the Presidents policy from
a commercial standpoint and predicted
the election of Mr. Allen.
Congressman Boutelle made the closing
address and was given a very hearty re-
ception.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-06
Weather Conditions and General Forecast

Washington. Nov. 5.-A well-defined
disturbance appears within the region
of observations. Local rains have Oc-
Cured in the northern and eastern por-
tions of the Lake regions and in the
northern Rocky Mountain districts.
but elsewhere the weather has been
fair. The temperature changes have
been slight and the departures from
the seasonal averages are not marked.
Fair weather is indicated for all dis
tricts, Monday, except Montana. along
the TeXac coast and in the st. Law
renee valley where showers are likely
to occur. The temperature will rise
slowly from the Mississippi valley to
the Atlantic coast and elsewhere will
remain nearly stationary.
Tuesday promises to be fair in all
districts, except in the west Gulf states
where increasing cloudiness and rain
is indicated. Light westerly winds VIII
prevail along the New England coast
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-06
EXPIRES. HARRISON
Arrives Home from His Ex-
tended Visit to Paris.
Says Venezuelan Boundary Commits
sion's Decision Is Compromise.
Net the Kaiser-0n Good Terms With Am.
bassador Choate.

New York. Oct. 5.-Ex-President Har
rison. who went to Paris in May as
counsel for Venezuela before the An
glo-Venezuelan arbitration commits
sion, was a passenger on the American
Line steamship st. Paul which arrived
here. today. With him were Mrs. Har-
rison and the baby. The passage
across the Atlantic was rather
stormy one and Mrs. Harrison was sick
much of the time. Mr.. Harrison, who
says he is not in the best of health,
declared, however. that he had not
missed meal through sickness.
Il have enjoyed the trip" he said
After leaving Paris 1 spent some lit
tie time in Germany. and while there
saw the Kaiser. talked with him for
a short time and found him a very
agreeable man. When you ask me
what he said I will have to answer as
/ did in Germany when one of the re-
porters there asked me that question:
You will have to ask the Kaiser |
stopped short time in London before
sailing to this country.
The weather was thick when I was
there and l caught bad cold in the
fog. / attended a dinner at the Lon
don Chamber OF Commerce just before
sailing. 1t was private. no reporters
We're present. and l made a little
speech"
Mr.. Harrison's attention was called
to the fact that ii had been reported
here that he had a falling out with
Mr.. Choate. He replied: We are as
friendly as ever. l think he is a good
man for the place and he is doing good
work there for the government"
When asked about the Venezuelan
arbitration question. he said: Il do
not call the decision of the commission
a victory. 1t was compromise.
cannot say anything on that subject
without deliberation and for that rea-
son l will not at this time discuss the
affair.
"As to the war in the Transvaal l
do not care to have anything to say on
the subject. I was in England only
short time and was not in a position to
study the sentiment there. There may
be an undercurrent against the war
over there. but / was not situated so
that could ascertain it.
When asked about the war in the
Philippines and the political situation,
Mr.. Harrison refused to talk.
Mr.. Harrison and his family are
staying at the Fifth Avenue hotel.