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The Portland daily press., 1899-12-22
BANK MEN SURPRISED.
Receivership For Globe Bank Was Not
Looked For.

Boston, December 2l.-The anEonnce-
night that receiver had been appointed
for the Globe National bank. was re-
oeiysd by the few banking people who
learned of the Comptrollsr's decision,
with surprise hut not with alarm.
Naturally tho officers of the Institution
were dumb as to the outcome of the
banks affairs, while thoss not connected
with the institution expressed sincere re-
grst that it had not been able to weather
tina storm.
President II. Ii. Stevens who succeeded
Mr.. Charles II. Cole some months ago,
absolutely refused to say anything re-
garding the Comptroilor's action, but his
son, who Is clerk In the bank, was COM
pletsly taken back when the despatch was
shown him and intimatsd that such ac-
ton from Washington was entirely I'M
looked for. Young Steseas had been
working at the hank until late hour
and was interviewed just as he was enter
In his fathers houss where he makes his
home. He read the Asso slated Frsss d.
spatoh while standing on the door step,
by the aid of a street lamp and seemed
almost aghast when he fully comPrs'
hended it's meaning. He at once carried
it to his father who was than In bed, hut
after few minutes ha returned With thu
word that his father absolutely refused to
say anything regarding 1t.
Young Stevens also denied an inter
view, although he admitted that he had
been working very late on the books. Re-
ceiver Wing at late hour could not be
located at any of the large hotels In the
city. The few State street bankers who
were seen we're all greatly surprised al
the outcome Of the banks affairs. They
all agreed TINT at the close Of banking
hours tonight, there was not tbs slightest
iDtlmation that any thing OF the kind wGs
even contemplated, much less antici-
patsd. 1he calm that follow the storm
Of Saturday and the failure or the Broad
way bank had been taken In financial
circles as one Of reinsurance ard hope
and 1t WAS the universal opinion hat the
furry In copper stocks had passed, The
| closing OF the Globe bank therefore, COM
ing when everything seemed IN fai'
way OF becoming brighter, seemed mos
Encouraging and there were but few who
did not intinats that tomorrow would bs
even worse day than last Saturday,
Others. however, wers OF the opinion
thet the failure of the Globe has been &c
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-22
SEIZURE NOT JUSTIFIED.

WASHINGTON, December 81 i'm the alb
senoe of formal complaint the state de-
partment officials do not care to express
a specific opinion In the casa Of the re-
ported seizures OF American flour by
British cruisers of the South Afrlan
tended for the Trausvaal. But under the
general rule adopted by our government
and adhered to by most of the other civil
iaed governments. merchandise of this
description sent by one neutral nation to
another as In the case of the United
States and Portugal Is absolutely exempt
from seizure.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-22
BRAVERY OF THE BRITISH.

London, December 81 Belated stories
from Chievely Camp. Natal. all concur
in saying the British did marvels In an
in pass IDLE 81 iuatiln. The war corresp On
dents say they never saw anything com
parable with the bravery of the men and
officers.
The naval contingent created an i'm
nenss furore. engaging the Beers single
handed and hating shrapacl and lyddi,e
shells ON the Notifications north Of the
town 10 vain effort to silencs the muir.
derous fire of the Beers. while the British
forced the passage of the railway.
Ths advance of the second bri gads
along the read leading to the bri ige In
the frcs of deadly fusilade, il described
as magn Hoent.
The b i IN forced their way across the
fire zone under perfect storm Of bullets
from the invisiols Beers.
The pAttsr of the bullets on the dry
plain, 1t is added, raised the dust like
heavy rain drops.
The heat throughout was intense.
There are many stories OF speciL acts OF
bravery.
MARLBOROUGH A VOLUNTEER.
London. December 2l.-The Duke of
Marlborough, who Is lieutenant in the
Oxfordsh ice yeomsnry, and who has vol
unteered for service In South Africa, win
take with him Is me- and horses Of his
troop. He will personally furnish the
equipment for these men. The Earl Of
warwick. the Earl of Dudley. the Earl
of Lonsdale and Visoount Galway are
among the other members of tina aris-
tocracy who have volunteered for servi 20
10 the campaign against the Beers.
: FOUND NO EOERS.
Tuh Monday, December IL. via .Loursn-
20 Marques, Saturday. December To-
Col. Plummer. W ish a strong recon hotter
ing party OF horssmen has returned here
after weeks expsaiti)n into nansvaa
territory. He reached "a poiut so miles
from Petersburg 10 the South African
rep ublic, but found no Beers, the country
being seemingly empty Of men,.
ELAG OF TRUCE VIOLATED.
London, December 21.-i.c0 p. m.-The
war Office has received the following
from Gen. Forestier-Walker, the British
commander at Cape Town;
"Cspe Town. December 20 -Methuen
wires that he has received rude reply
from Gen. Cronje respecting his represent
tatioEs as to Lieut.. Chandcs Pole-Gell,
saying that this officer is regarded as u
spy. Gen. Cronjs also states that he will
| hold no further communication with
| Methuen."
As cabled to the Associated Press De-
cam Der IS, the British war Office receive
the following despatch dated Sunday, De-
csmber IL. from Gen. Forester We lkV:
"Methuen reports that Lieut.. Chandos
Pole-Gen was taken prisoner last
Thursday. when going to meet a flag
of truce. He was waving his hsndker-
chief in RESPONSE and was unarmed."
GEN. KITCHENER IN CAIRO.
Cairo, December 21.-Gsneral Kitchener
has arrived in this city and was
given an ovation by Lord Cromsr, the
British consul general in Egypt and
others He immediately boarded a train
for Alexandria.
| LORD KITCHENER SAILS.
Alexandria, December 2l--Lori Kitche-
ner arrived this evening from Cairo and
went ON bard the British second class
cruiser sis which Immediately sailed for
Malta.
GEN. ROBERTS FAREWELL.
London, December 2l.-Gen. Roberts
bid farewell tn the Prince of Wales at
Marlborough house today. The stan of
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-22

the new British commandsr-in-chief In
south Africa, included Major General
Pretyman and viscouns Downe, besides
his present staff.
JAMAICA TO ORGANIZE MILITIA.
Kingston, JAM, December 2i.-owins
African war prospects ana particularly
the probable withdrawal Of the imperial
garrisons from the colonies, ooinoident
with the unprecedented drafting Of
French troops to the West Indies, q pro-
posal Is hoated to augment the British
West Indian militia forces to the fullest
possible strength, II necessary under
special CONSUMPTION. 1t Is proposed to in
crease Jamaica's force from one regiment
OF eight hundred to possibly twenty four
regiments, as In 1886, the sxigencies Of
the present situation being regarded as Of
an exceptionally grave character.
GOING 10 FIGHT FOR BoER5.
age ofl,the French liner L. Aquitane
which sailed for Havre today, there were
50 men who, Il IL supposed are going to
enlist in the Bosr army. The men came
TO the pier In tody under the evident
leadership OF one man and all were non-
oommittal as to their plans. One Of them,
a young Irishmsn, said he was ready for
anything that came along. Most Of the
men appeared to be Ducth.
LADYSMITH ALL RIGHT.
London, December - The Daily Mall
says: We understand that news has ar
rived from ten. White to the effect that
Lady smith Is we'll supplied with food and
ammunition and can hold out much
longer than has besn estimated. The
troops are described as in good spirits and
anxious to fight
LORD ROBERTS MESSAGE
London, December % The morning
papers give prominence to Lord Roberts
message and most Of them comment
sditoriaily upon 1t. The Times ga rs;
"In an admirable message to America
and Canada, Lord Roberts has given an
adequate and welcome expression to our
national sentiments"
The Daily Telegraph says:
ave feel sure the message will bs well
coined In both the Unitsd States and
Canada. Lord Roberts describes In apt
words. what all Englishmen feel. There
is nothing like adversely to test the val.
ne of our friends and this sympathy Of
the United States and the magnificent
devotion of the colonies stand out in
strong contrast with the cold carping and
envy of some continental. nations.
The Standard says;
The British empire Is on Its mettle and
Is giving the world u hint as to the sx-
tent Of Its latent resources In fighting
material. Nowhere Is the demonstration
watched with more interest. and we be-
Iieye with more satisfaction than among
our kinsmen In the United States, whose
sympathy will be still further aroused by
Lord Roberta admirable message.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-22
A HeIpfuI SUGGESTION.

The snake editor was puzzled. The ed
itor of the woman's page was on her va
cation. and he had been placed in charge
of her department temporarily. Finally
he made a stab at the thing thus:
"Debutante-No, we would not advise
you to serve o'clock tea in mousselne
de sole. Couldn't you borrow a few cups
and s?'-Catholic Standard and
Times
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-22
TIE MODERN MOTHER

Has found that her little ones are i'm
proved more by the pleasant Syrup of
Figs, when in need of the laxative effect
of gentle remedy, than by any other
Children enjoy it and it benefits them.
The true remedy. Syrup of Figs. is man
ufaetred by the California Fig Syrup Co.
only.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-22

The Bird Lover-I see you wear nat
trimmed with a birds wings. Do you
know that nearly 100000 birds were
slaughtered last year to make adorn-
ments for women's hatsr
The Sweet Young Thing-Good gra-
cious. Oh, well, anyway. among so many
my one little bird doesn't count!--indian-
apolis Journal.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-22
One Advantage.

He-There is one good thing about the
ocean liners OF the future.
She-Yes?
He-You see. when there is storm the
captain can send the passengers to the
end of the boat where il isn't raining
Cleveland Leader,
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-22
Something Different.

The Father-And this. young man. Is
ny ultimntum.
The Son--oh! That's better than l
aad expected. | had feared your mind
was made up.-Indianapolis Journal
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-22
Rightly Named.

City Nephew-Is that what you call n
nenknife? 1t looks more like machcte.
Uncle Silas-Waal, it's the one ! sticks
pigs with. an il that amt pen knife
don't know what is.-New York Journal.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-22

Mrs. StyIes-Didn't see you at the
bargain counter at Gridley's yesterday
Mrs. Myles-Yes. | was looking for
something real cheap. ! didn't see yos,
though. Yonkers Statesman.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-22
sm.II TaIk In the Menarer,e.

your brother, Jocko?
Monkey-Oh, he's a collecting agent for
an Italian musician In New York.-Har-
per's Round Table.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-01-02
SANTIAGO HAS A
JOYOUS CELEBRATION.
People show Enthusiastic Gratitude
and Attachment for the Ameri-
can Government.

SANTIAGO DE. CUBA. Jan. 1.-The Las,
Gay Of the cd year had scarcely passed
when the people Of Santiago began to ceie-
brate the birth Of Cuhan Independence.
From that hour uiatfi dawn crowds marched
the streets, singing and cheering for Cuba
and the United States. while bands played
sShslaratiug music. Ii aas the real voice
et the people. instead or the element that
is usually making itself heard through IN !,
lccai press. and there could he TO question
OF the enthusiastic feelirg toward America
This morning Gen wood, following an
ancient Santiago custom. held a reception.
az the palace. appearing In the fun dress
uniform of major general. lie received
the members OF the supreme court. city
council, chamber Of commerce and the
other officials OF the city Tomorrow
with Mrs Wood he viii hold a reception
for ali who may choose to- come.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-01-02
CRISIS HAS ARRIVED AT ILOILO
General Miller Disembarking His ToopsThe Insurgents
Prepare to Resist

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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-01-02
Situation in the Philippines
Calls for Prompt and
Effective Action.
ORDERS SENT TO OTIS.
Disappearance Of Aguinaldo From
Manila Causes Porebodings--
he Means Mischief.
special plspateh to the Post-Intellgencer.

Special Dispatch TO the Post-Inteiligencer
WASHINGTON, Jan. AL signs are
for tro..bie In the Philippines. After the
cabinet meeting. hurriedly called today.
there was sent 10 Gen. Otis a message di-
!ecting him TO carry out his instructions,
which mears that Iioilo must be taken by
peaceful means If tho Insurgents are In
mood 10 listen to reason. and by force IL
necessary. The cali for the cabinet meet
ing was the result OF the receipt Of a long
cable r.essag ge from Gen. Otis today. OTIS
Dispatch reports TIE disappearance OF Agui-
raldo and the refusal OF the rebels TO give
up liollo to Gen. Miller. OF the two events,
Otis thinks Aguinaldo's action means most
trouble for the American forces. This Is
the culrr mating point OF the suspicious
actions CT the .rsurgent chief In the pas.
month. 1t is not known just where Agui-
Ealdo is though Otis thinks he is stlli on
the .slard OF I-uzcn.
II was given out that Aguinaido was in
fear OF assassination. Gen. Otis believes
there is more trouble for The Americans
I'm this sudden taking OF himself away.
and is preparing for an emergency in case
the rebels should be preparing for de-
scent upon Manila
pinos know the peace treaty is TO be pre-
sented just now. they viii make show Of
strength to give capital 10 the men who
have been insisting that In taking the
lands the United States is buying 8 tight.
As TO the situation at iioilo, there Is less
known. as the contents of the dispatch
were not given out at the White house.
Secretary Alger said tina, Gen. Otis re-
ported that Miller and hts forces had
reached the city and the insurgents had
refused TO surrender 10 them. There " as
no resistance 10 the landing Of the Unit
"a States troops. and at the time tia re-
ports had been received by otis Miller
was ia conference with the natives re-
garding the giving UP of the city and har-
bor-
THE cabinet was sT2 Session for more than
an hour. All the members In the city we're
present szki there was bs1t one opinton, ard
this vas erystaIl.zea Ia Re message sent
10 Otis An expression of confidence o. the
president was followed by new srstrac-
tioas To deal firmly. though gess;iy with
the insurgents. lie was urged fc use nis
Stst judgment in the premises and Ghe deli
cate situation is considered IN good hands
Following tie cabinet FTaae ting. Geo. Cor
bin, astuianf gefuEal u the array, called
'spea the spres!dsnf and they bad a !oox
conference. The difficulties were gone over
aESa uaany new ElsEs for the future rs-sss-
foscesu:rt y os@s were discussed tf-sa
coroin would not dlsszEss the matter, ta4.
admitted mat K rad a serious aspect
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-01-02
FAST MAIL SERVICE
Is INAUGURATED.
The First Train TO Cut the Time
Makes Its start Eastward
From Omaha.

OMAHA. Jan. 1.-The new fast mall
service was inaagurated In this city by the
departure OF the new fast tram over the
burlington road at 3:45 o'clock today for
Chicago. The train consisted Of one bag
sage ana TWO mail cars, which were well
filled with New Years mail
The other cars Will bc added TO the train
before IL reaches Chicago. one at Burling-
ton, and the other at GaIesburg. Ill. Ths
schedule time Of this train is thirty min
utes faster than the time OF each of the
west-bosnd trains. which are to compete
Tor the big prize.
The Union Pacitic's overland limited mail
arrived, according to the new card. strict
iy on time The transfer 10 tho Bsirling-
ton was made in seventeen minutes Su-
perfntendent Vandervoort, OF the railway
'nan service. accompanied the train from
omaha to do the handling OF the matter.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-01-02
ss7-~lf
FATAL SALOON ROW.
an Ex~souvicf shoets james Gal
faxh~r, an Ex-Prfs~ Fighter

SAN FRASCfst.O. Jan. t.--as a re~ul.
O. row In a saloon a. ia O'Farrel stree,
TODAY James Gallagher VAS fatally @fyys
fy john. aisAs "AAn" Flynn. Gaia wsssr.
wssa ssas az ex~pBxsltst. d.se soon after the
sSray. bat wSs able - make an aata-
noTtem statement. declaring that ne had
esen slasa by flynn. The pistol wita which
shs crime was committed baa not been
founs,
Sssfhs~ flynn noT tse others VITO wss~
Taeassai ;he qaarrss ali tax as.sut .h. ms >
ter Jerry Sesivans one ot fsse EYen-ss.er~
of ssas se5aon, ard Defza Fiefas astsssss. a
friend Of the murdered man. have s~sen
he}a by TIE police unsa their evidences rsrs
E-e csssaiaea- IL Il rad that pEgnn fsas
zsrYss7 swa yeasa IL ere aessse - szyree-
t.su fer Fs9s@sFy. bat expected an Aagssln.-
nsstss az ss1ls1 q cae O. s.ss city police
courts tomorrow.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-01-02

that these reforms may be inauguratei
This eiict is highly significant. as show
ing that the empress Gowager realizes that
the position is serious and that ali hope
OF the countTy's future lies solely in re-
form.
A deadlock has resulted from a demand
by the Russian authorities for the surren-
der Of certain British property. which the
Chinese government has awarded as part
OF the Russian conscession at Hankau.
The British refuse TO surrender the prop.
er;y.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-01-02
EMPRESS DOWAGER
NOW TALKS REFORM,
An Imperial Eaict. Issued In 6hinn.
Potats oaf That Previous Edf~ts
Were DfsregaFded.

FEh3NG. Jan. l-An Imperial e3see. is-
sG*9 1aSt Friday. regra-ks t9at China Is
passing through a se.sre crisis IA h@r his
tory" X reminds vteeFoys and governors .
~ shs Numerous ss51ctx fs2at have bs@a ts-
sued lately. ordering administrative Re-
fofras. Esosnts cat that marry ot these
have not beem observed. SRI commands tn%
irg1rseT1iat. snsfttur.on Of rsforrns In she
method 90 the troops. agrsrzalE1rs. in msaz-
Hfast]sre ans eve~ygh4sse szsssy - esalse~
- tAe prosperity e she szss&x@.
II &srerss ths vkcersys ari gSssrrors %
casuseraai4xs TIA iaruas w5sA.a . reEsa
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-01-02

Newspapers Comment With Emotion
on the situation.

MADRID. Jan. i--Tne New Yenr e.1i-
torfals IN The Madrid pres are sal ard
diFnfaei reminders tha, the hssssting of the
United States ssg ia Cuha assi th.. philss,-
p5nes means chs cfoxsng os four centuries
of Spanish colonial history
With sUppreseet emotion, rather thar
bitterness. ihe papers sxaoft the ssoople 20
have c0nfide'pce in tt1elr r,xsars-ratsve pow
e.. usging f3sat there 30 The ~E4sallssst I,aszi
bic waste % time IN rssoFgaElzsrx the at
fairs of the country ana expressing a sgps-
eial desire far a speedy settlement Of the
cabinet s.rksis
The general belief is that seg,r saEas,a
wili be at'le 10 rssugHe his duties - pre-
'nseF sy she sna os taae week anli that he
wrili form a cabinet % Include Lieut.. wey-
Ter
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-01-02

special Dispatch Ia the Post -rnscll,reneer
EVERETT, Jan. I.-~lf John W, Connel.a
comes back to Everett he VIII en,.auu.er
III" most ss-ss;-a trouble he probably ever
experienced in his life. Ii Is more than
pesssaies-almost probable-that he would
tN taken by "A committee OF c.tixsns ard
nuns 10 the telegraph pole that happened
TO be nearest where he was captured: nj
any rate he would NJ least be tarsei and
feathered and driven from the place where
he slew enc OF the most popular citizens.
Everett is not in fesraent-there ix
nothing here TO Indicate action OF the
sky-rocket orier-hut there was never In
any town more determined and underlying
inocnsed feeling than rules the sentiment
OF these people today, 1t began a week
ago. when the news was first received that
Connella had ben acquitted Of the charge
of numbering Ole Nelson, increased until
the meeting of last night resolved itse.f
and Is now suppressed. but more violent
than ever.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-01-02
LAST Spanish AAG
Is DOWN N C|)BA.
Government of the Island Is
Formally Turned Over.
SPANISH OFFICERS WEEP.
Historical Scene in Palace Where
Final Ceremonies Occur.
SPANISH OFFICERS WEEP.

Cubans Silently watch the Process
sion ~ IL Para1es Through the
streets, Cheers Being Few and
Far Between, and Scarcely Any
Flags Displayed, Although Gen
Lee II Gwen . Warm Ovation
spantards, In MourninG, silently
Watch the Departure of the ves-
se1s Taking Away the Spanish.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-01-02
EVERETT IS READY
10 LYNCH 0)M[[LA.
His Life Would Hardly Be
Safe Should He Return.
HE HASsNO FRIENDS HERE.
The Mass Meeting Saturday In
tended Largely as a Warning.
HE HASsNO FRIENDS HERE,

Public Opinion Ii Even Stronger
Than Outlined In the Resolutions.
and the Feeling Against judge
Reid IL Very rronounceJ-It Il
stated That au Enort WIN IA
Made tn secure His Impearhmcut
fre"ent Session - The Judge He-
heSes the Feeling VIII Die Out.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-16

What a man likes most about a girl is
his arm.
When a man proposes to give his wife
a useful present she Is sure he doesn't
love her any more.
After reading about the atrocities of war
a woman goes TO a department store, shuts
her teeth and annihlates her sex.
If a man could ever learn which end of
a womans hat is which. he might be able
10 tell her when II is on straight.
Maybe men and women would meowl,
too, IL they had to climb along the tops Of
fences and perch on the extension roof TO
have a Irritation.
No matter what the season Is II always
seems to a man that women are dressed
al the wrong end.
If women were independent In money
matters men would be a lot less cancelled
about how highly their devotion Is valued.
When a woman wants to find out how
much she likes a man she thinks of him
as married 10 her best friend, and IL that
makes her hate her friend she knows she
loves him.
The wife of a tenor singer says that of
all the tributes paid TO the beauty and
pathos of her husbands voice, the one
which touched her most had in Il an ele-
ment Of humor despite its gravity.
She sat, at a concert says the Youths
Companion, directly in front Of two old
ladies, whose comments on the soprano
who graced the occasion were far from
iiattering.
"She can sing high" said one Of the old
ladies', but some way I'm not moved by il,
Sarah"
II should think not" returned her friend,
decidedly THE woman lacks soul"
Later, when the tenor sang, his wife
listened balf-anxiously to hear what the
old ladies would say OF him.
20 Sarah exclaimed The one who had
not been moved by the soprano, 20
Sarah. what a sweet singer!"
Yes, and what a voice for n funeralr'
exclaimed Sarah. III we could have Sc
cured him for fathers funeral 1t would
have made a beautiful occasiou!'