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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-02
NEW POLITICAL Party
Union Reform Party" Will Be
Organized This wesk.
NATIONAL IN CHARACTER
Seeks to Amalgamate the silver Rspub-
lcan. Populist, Social Labor and
Liberty Parties initiative and
Referendum the Slogan.

| Cincinnati, March IA new political
party is to be organized this week. The
general conference began a session Of
two days at the Odd Fellows auditorium
to-day. The new national organize
| ton is to be called "The Union Reform
Party and it will seek ito amalgamate
the silver republicans, populists, social
labor party and liberty party. in fact
| all of the minor parties. except the pro-
hibtionists. In response to call sent
| out by Chairman r. s. Thompson and
Secretary M. A. Neff there were II
states represented in the national con-
ference. No credentials were required,
as all who favor referendum principles
were admitted. The promoters Of the
proposed amalgamation hope to have
the party organization 80 perfected as to
become factor in the presidential con-
test next year.
The conference was called to order by
Chairman r. s. Thompson of the Ohio
committee, who invited all those in ia
vor of the initiative and referendum
principle to seats in the convention. The
following temporary organization was
adopted Chairman, A. G: Reichelber-
ger, Baltimore; secretary, G. H. Lock-
wood, Vincennes, Ind.
A motion was made to have the chair
appoint the usual committees. This was
opposed as inconsistent. with initiative
and referendum principles. Some want
ed the matter considered in open con-
vention. The session was devoted to
this discussion
The previous question finally stopped
the debate. The usual committees on
credentials, resolutions, ETC., were APP
pointed by the chairman. The commit
tee to formulate plan of organization
for the new party was selected by a call
of the states, with one member from
each state. A recess was then taken
At the afternoon session OF the I'M
ion reform party the committee on reso-
lutions submitted a report which was
adopted, declaring in favor of the initia-
tive and referendum and the imperative
mandate and inviting all persons who
believe in the system advocated to join
the union reform party. The resolutions
rectte that legislative bodies of the
country no longer represent the people,
but have come under the control Of cor
rupt influences, with the result that
legislation is now In the interest Of the
corrupt few and against the interests Of
the yoiceless masses and that the peo-
pie are governed by laws which they
did not enact and cannot repeal
A permanent organization was eff
fected with r. S. Thompson of Spring
field. O.. as chairman and Asa Taylor
of Omaha as secretary More than
$1,000 was raised on the floor for the use
of the national executive committee, Of
which President Thompson will be
chairman. A plan was adopted for the
independent action of the union reform
party in all states and districts SO as to
protect the party from fusion with
other parties.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-02
FORMAL SURRENDER OF CEBU.
Flag Raised Over the Fort on February

TVS As"AoeA oNeI WIG fOfU Oh FeDfuAry
FL.
New York, March IA dispatch to
the Herald from London says: A letter
from Cebu dated February 90, states
that the United States gunboat Petrol
arrived there the 21st. Captain Bormer
of the British gunboat and the Brit
lStl consul boarded the Petrol immed-
lately and then returned to the shore
to confer with the insurgents. Eight
leaders of the native forces boarded the
Petrol in the afternoon and conferred
with CornWell. They were afraid we
would treat them as Spain formerly did
-contiscate their property and shoot
them. They desired ito lay down their
arms. Cornwell assured them that the
present native government would rule
under his supervision. He gave them
until o'clock on the following morn
ing to surrender. There was great fear
among the foreigners that the hill men
would come in and sack the town dur
ing the night, so landing parties were
kept in readiness on the Petrol.
Punctually at 8 o'clock the insurgent
leaders arrived with a formal written
surrender, which stated that they Yield
ed to superior force and must await the
action of Aguinaldo. adding that they
protested against the manner in which
the Americans waged war at the end of
the enlightened 18Th century. A COM
pany of men landed at o'clock and
hoisted the flag oyer the fort at four
minutes to 10, firing naval salute.
The natives turned over the govern
ment. Captain Plunkett was made cap
tain of the port and Parker collector of
customs. The other departments of the
islands administration will be conduct
ed by the natives. Landing parties were
being held in readiness at Tloi1o This
explains the hasty departure of the
p9l
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-02
NEW STEAMSHIP LINE.
Direct Service Between Seattle and the
Orient

Seattle March 1.-The Post-Intelli-
sencer Will say tomorrow: There is I'M
derstood 10 be one of the greatest deals
on hand as affecting the interests of tn.
Northwest that has yet been accomplish
cd. 1t is the building of several new
steamships, which will be put on a line
between Seattle and the Orient by the
Great Northern Railway company. This
Is supposed to be the real significance of
tie present visit to the sound of President
Hill and other prominent officials. 1t is
tae intention to run a service direct from
Seattle to Yokohama and Hong Kong,
with other vessels going 10 Nladivostock.
For this it will be necessary to have at
least six vessels to give a monthly SER
vice. There will be s10,OOO0G spent in this
enterprise. most of which will go toward
purchasing and building vessels IT is
believed that it will be at least year be-
fore the line is in operation.
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HAD TO GET A JURY.
A Special Venire for go Additional Names
in the Hurst Murder Case.

Special Dispatch to the Standard
Glondive. Mont. March 1.-The district
court opened here this morning at 10
O'Clock when the venire of So trial Jurors
was returned When court adjourned yes
t"rday there were II men in the box, and
alter the examination of the SO this
morning the original II were still there.
Another venire of 50 names was issued to-
DAY, made returnable March g. and court
adjourned to that date.
There remain but 81 names in Dawson
county for jury duty, besides the venire
OF 30 issued to-day, which includes all
county men outside of town. from which
a jury can be secured without difficulty.
All the sessions of court have been well
attended and the case will increase in
interest after jury Is secured.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-02
LORD HERSCHELL DEAD.
Suddenly Stricken by Heart Failure and
Expires Almost Instantly

washington, March Lord Her
schel1, one of the high joint commits
sloners from Great Britain, died here
this morning. Herschell was lord chan
cellor of Great Britain and was sent to
the United States because of his emf
nent attainments to take leading part
in the negotiations designated to settle
all existing differences between the
United States and Canada. During the
wintry weather, when the sidewalks
were slippery, he fell heavily and broke
one of his pelvic bones He seemed to
be progressing favorably towards re-
covery and was in good health COM
paratively until about I o'clock this
morning, when he was suddenly strick-
en- with heart failure, and expired half
an hour later.
Farrar Herschell, first baron of that
name, whose death occurred in Wash
ington to-day, was born Nov. 2. 1897
He was a son of the late Rev Ridley
Herschell of London. Herschell was
privy councillor, knight grand cross of
the Bath, doctor of civil law, doctor
of laws, deputy lieutenant for Kent and
Durham, justice of the peace, captain
of Deals Castle, chancellor of London
university and was appointed British
member of the Venezuela and British
Guiana boundary tribunal He was
knighted in 1880 and was created peer
in 1886.
Washington, March 1.-The supreme
court adjourned upon the announce
ment of Lord Herschells death.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-02
FATAL RAILROAD COLLISION,
Three Men Killed in an Accident in
Nevada.


Ogden, Utah, March 1.-The engineer
and two firemen were killed in collision
on the Central Pacific near Hot Springs,
Nevada, at II o'clock last night A Ray
mond special running as the first sec
ton of eastbound passenger No. l. col
lided with helper engine on what is
known as White Plains hill The helper
had just pushed freight over the heavy
grade and was running on orders against
section No. 2 of the passenger and on
combination orders with the first section.
Misunderstanding the orders. the engineer
Immediately backed the engine down,
running into the passenger mile east
of Hot Springs station.
The dead are:
FIREMAN HENDERSON, of the
helper
ENGINEER YEARMAN of the passen-
ger.
FIREMAN billiard of the passenger
Engineer Schneider of the helper is bad
ly Injured,
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-02
SAGASTA RESIGNS.

Cabinet Crisis Is Expected to Last Two
or Three Days.
Madrid, March 1.-Senor Sagasta has
handed the resignation of the ministry
TO the queen regent. The cabinet crisis
Is expected to last for two or three DAYS,
as 1t will be necessary for the queen re-
gent to consult the political leaders. In
the meanwhile the chambers will ad-
10ufn until a new ministry is formed.
Inc mintsterialists hope the queen re-
seht VIII support Sagasta and dissolve
the chambers.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-02
THE FlLlPINOS' CLAIMS.
Their Dispatches Say They Have 600
American Prisoners.

American Prisoners.
London, March 1.-The Filipino Euro
pean junta has received the following
dispatch from Manila dated Feb. %:
The last encounters have been real
battles. We now hold Pasig. Paternos
and Guadalupe. Our northern line has
advanced to Tondo. The American
losses are far larger in proportion than
ours. We hold 600 American prisoners,
who will be taken into the interior. Not
one of our people has surrendered and
our government maintains its indie
pendence and will not yield"
Filipino telegram from Cebu as
serts the foreign residents have asked
the insurgents to withdraw in order to
avoid bombardment. The Filipinos
have acceded, trusting their action will
be brought before the foreign consuls
with view of arranging an equitable
settlement with the Americans.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-02
Serious News,

Madrid, March 1.-The Reforma hears
the Spanish government has received a
dispatch from the United States pro-
testing against the statements cabled
from Manila by General Rios, who for
merly commanded the Spanish troops in
the Philippines. relative to the situa-
ton there. The Correspondence asserts
it has received such serious news from
Manila, that it believes it to be its duty
not to publish it until confirmed.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-02
Should he Explicit.

London, March 1.-The Daily News,
In an editorial on the Samoan question,
says:
IF Baron Buelow would be a little
more explicit, there might be a bet
ter chance of doing business Ger
tainly the present arrangement is a
failure"
The Times. commenting editorially
upon the speech of Baron Won Buelow
in the reichstag. is inclined to think that
partition Of Samoa will prove the
final solution of the problem.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-02

consulate and the mission house, where
the consulate was giving refuge to Brit
ish subjects. 1t was only respect and
fear for the British flag that held the
natives back. The Germans told the
natives to kill all the English mission
aries and to sweep the pigs of Eng
land" into the sea. The looting was
terrible. Twenty villages were utterly
wrecked, the houses destroyed and the
villagers left destitute
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-02

Manila, March 2, 10 a. NIT was I'M
usually quiet along the whole line last
night, only few shots being fired from
a rebel field gun near the cemetery
The enemy are apparently busy prepar-
ing their defenses, realizing that the
Americans will attack them when the
expected reinforcements arrive
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-02

olympia. Wash, March l.-Sheriff Bill
lnss to-day shot and dangerously wound
eo John trnnin. Cronin murdered An
tonic fefhri year ago last Christmas
ana Tor TINS crime he was about TO be
transported 10 the penitentiary. When
ne sherl1 Went to ile cell the prisoner
became violent and threw lamp at the
officer. who fired q shot, striking Cronin
in the hip, thu ball ranging toward the
spine. The result is doubtful.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-02

Washington March IA consular re-
port from Cape Town, Africa, says that
reckoning on the basis of the September
report of outputs, South Africa will
produce in the current year $76, 1875
of gold, which will place South Africa
ahead of all the gold producing coun-
tries of the world.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-02
Ten Per Cent Advance.

Harrisburg, Pa, March 1.-The Penn
sylvania Steel company posted a notice
to-day announcing that beginning April
l next there will be general advance
of about 10 per cent. in wages. The
advance affects 5000 employees.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-02

son was Knocked down three times BY
blows in the stomach and ribs and the la 1t
time he was counted out. The winner
was challenged at the ringside by Austria
Ian Jimmy Ryar. The challenge was
promptly accepted and March named as
the date OF the meeting. sra
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-02
ElGHT-HOUR LAW.
Colorado Legislature Adopts the Utal
Measure,

Measure,
Denver. Col, March 1.-The state SEN
ate this evening passed the bill providing
FOR an eight-hour day in all mines in the
state by a vote of 26 to 6. The bill was
PASSED by the house some time ago and
will become a law
During the debate to-day Senator Buck
ley of the Seventeenth district caused a
sensation by the announcement that he
and other senators had been offered large
sums of money if they would vote against
the bill The bill as passed is Identical
with the law now in force in Utah.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-02

Quincy, Mass, March THE granite
cutters of Quincy and West Quincy
struck to-day because of the refusal of
the manufacturers to sign the new price
list. Eishty-one firms, employing l.2Oo
cutters, are involved.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-02

Washington. March 1.-The condition
of Mrs. Logan, the widow of Gen. John
A. Logan, who has been seriously i'll
from the grip and other complications,
has improved considerably. She is now
said to be out of danger, but is very
Sialx
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-02
PROTECTING GERMAN INTERESTS.
Dewey and Otis Instructed On That
Point.

Point.
Washington, March Ito carry out
the presidents promise relative to the
protection of German residents and
property in the Philippines cable dis
patch has been sent to Admiral Dewey
and one to General Otis instructing
them on that point. The published
statement in certain newspapers that
the German proposition included the
extension of the protection of the
United States over German interests in
the Samoa group, it is said at the state
department, is erroneous The German
ambassadors proposition touched only
the Philippines
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-02
Captain Elliott Killed.

Topeka, Kan. March l.-Governor
Stanley has received a cablegram from
Colonel. Funston of the Goth Kansas at
Manila. stating that Captain D. S. Elliott,
company G. goth Kansas, who was report
cd seriously wounded in yesterdays dis
patches, was killed in battle with the
insurgents.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-02

Hot Springs. Ark, March six hun
dred persons witnessed the glove contest
this afternoon between Tommy Ryan of
Syracuse, n. y, and Charley Johnson of
Minneapolis In the eighth round John
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-02

Paris of To-day-the handsomest pre-
MUM book ever offered--now ready for
delivery upon payment of $40 in ad-
vance for one years subscription to
the STANDARD. Can be obtained at
Standard office in Butte, Anaconda,
Missoula or Great Falls.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-02

San Francisco, March six carloads
of eggs We're shipped East to-day in re-
Spouse to the demand caused by the egg
famine prevailing in many sections of the
East,
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-02
Kidney and Liver
Troubles, Dyspepsia

Il was always a well man I'M
til a few years ago when I be-
gan to suffer severe pains in my
stomach. At first l paid little
attention to them. but the pains
gradually grew worse and l felt
obliged to do something. l had
become quite fully convinced I
was suffering from some form of
dyspepsia complicated with liver
and kidney troubles. and I began
taking Hoods Sarsaparilla
which perfectly cured me. Since
then whenever 1 feel all played
out 1 take Hoods Sarsaparilla
and 1t makes me strong and
hearty. 1t never fails to give
me relief and comfort. J. B.
Emerton, Auburn, Me-"
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-02

Cincinnati, March 1.-The Covington,
KY, postofiice was robbed of stamps and
money last night, it is reported, to the
amount of $50. Co.,
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-02
Dobbs Defeats Mcdonald

London, March LIN a 2O-round contest
at Gateshead this evening Bobby Dobbs,
the Minneapolis colored boxer, defeated
Pat Mcdonald in the second round.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-02

London, March 1.-The Daily Graphic
publishes this morning from Samoan
correspondent story of recent events
there. attributing the whole trouble to
the attempts of Germany to upset the
Berlin treaty and secure supremacy in
the islands. The correspondent says:
The Germans, long jealous of growing
British influence, seized the opportunity
to break faith. Malietoa's party would
undoubtedly have been victorious II
supplied with arms and ammunition as
the Germans supplied Mataafa, but
the British, loyal to the treaty, refused
to supply either party. The correspond
ent then proceeds to describe what he
calls the German plot to induce
Mataafa's force of 5000 men to take
the islands by storm" He says on this
point:
The Germans tried their utmost to
make the natives attack the British
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-02
Indicted for Murder.

New York, March 1.-Roland B. Mol
ineuN has been indicted for murder in the
first degree
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-02

Trial Revision Bill Adopted.
Paris. March 1.-The senate has adopted
the trial revision bill.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-02
President of Uruguay.

Montevideo, March 1-Senor Cuestas
has been elected president of Uruguay.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-02
UNSATISFACTORY.
Provisional Government in Apia Inter-
fcres With the Natives

IcreS WIN the NATIVES.
Sydney, N. S. W., March 1.-Advices
received from Apia, under date OF Feb.
II. say affairs there are still unsatis-
factory. The provisional government,
it appears, is interfering with native
and British subjects and also with the
servants.
DIR. Raffel, German president of the
municipal council at Apia, at the In
stigation of the British consul, has
apologized for boycotting the British
third-class cruiser Porpoise and for in
sulting the chief Justice and Malietoa's
lawyer while they were guests on board
the Porpoise.
The landing party from the Porpoise,
ready with machine guns, was there
fore not sent ashore, though the plan
to make an attack on Muhmni had
been all arranged. Several OF Mataafa's
men have died OF wounds. including a
woman. who was shot in the breast.
There is much indignation at the act
of the provisional government in keep
ing in exile the prisoners whose only
offense is loyalty. The house of Chief
Sumanua, whose bravery III saving life
during the historical hurricane was re-
warded by the Americans with the
present of whale boat, has been
burned and looted and the whale boat
stolen. Sumanua Is still in exile.
The German consul continues to pro-
tect the Germans from the Jurisdiction
of the supreme court, but Herr Groves
muhl paid $55 for contempt of court
when the court advertised the sale of
his property. Herr Grovesmuhl re-
mains at his consulate, fearing arrest
and having to serve sentence OF 100
days Imprisonment.
DIR. Raffel has been adjudged guilty
of contempt of court. but has refused
to come forward for sentence. He was
formally arrested without force but
sought the protection of Herr Rose. the
German consul.
The feeling in favor of Malietoa
Tanus is growing and Mataafa's fol-
lowing is disintegrating.
Generally, the dispatches assert there
is strong feeling in favor Of British
annexation.
The natives are heavily Indebted to
the Germans, but are unable to pay. The
treasury is depleted and salaries have
not been paid for six months. Eight
hundred thousand dollars supposed to
have been lodged in safe at Haapai,
one of the Tonga islands, is missing.
The treasurer has been imprisoned at
Tonga and the arrest of the native chief
justice and the native president, who
were joint custodians Of the keys of the
safe, was being discussed.