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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-01-29
A CUE FoR WIND HAMMERS.

It has beer observable for some time
country Is almost unit in making light
of the dangers which many think to in
here in the trust conspiracy. This ten<
dency is of recent origin and apparently
at least, represents concerted line Of
conduct. 1t does not accord with the
past professions of the imperialist ed
itors or politicians. The course most in
vogue among them formerly in this re-
spect seemed to involve some real recog-
milton of the danger, but was attended
either by the declaration that the Repub-
lican party could be depended on to REM
edy the evil or by the suggestion of such
remedies as would have no influence
whatever for good.
The new mode of treatment was indi-
Gated recently in the columns of the
Tribune of New York in weighty arti-
Gle under the caption of "Ranting About
Trusts" Similar expressions are to be
found running through each succeeding
edition of the leading newspaper author
tiles of the administration. The Tribune,
of course, can only regard the man who
makes any undue fuss about the trusts
as "a dernagogue and a knave." 1t
points out moreover, that the mechani-
cal workers never received such generous
treatment in their lives as they are now
in receipt of at the hands Of what it
euphoniously denominates the great in
dustrial organizations.
Let it be noted here that this Is in
the nature Of a cue. How extensively
and how soor1 that cue will be generally
itself merely takes the cue from a high
err source 1t is becoming an open Sc.
cret that the great men at Washington
are preparing for an extensive campaign
to overcome this particular form Of DEM
agogism and knavery. It is so stated
on the authority of the head Of the ad-
ministration himself, Mr.. Hanna. Men
are not wont to quarrel with their bread
and butter So Mr. Hanna argues, and
smaller fry politicians, congressman and
such flk, are acting OH the suggestion
Hence it need not be an occasion of sur
prise at all should the monopoly now
enjoyed by Terry as the Ia
Dor champion of the trust administration,
speedily come to an end.
Of course there are patriots In labor
organizations, as there are in all other.
championship of a given political cause
without any regard to it's nature or bear
ing on what should be had been or
might be their principles. All that Is
necessary to secure the cooperation Of
this class of patriots Is a sufficient re-
quital This it is needless to say, Mr..
Hanna and his lieutenants stand ready
to offer, and hence the entire probable
ity of the appearance in the forthcoming
campaign, and Immediately anterior to
its inception, of a large band Of wind
jamming labor patriots In the ranks OF
the administration, who will establish
to everybody's satisfaction that the best
interests of labor" demand the con-
tinuance of the trusts. If any intimation
of inconsistency is directed against this
policy it will be sufficient to point out
that, in the language of the New York
Tribune: ga years experience and dis
cussion, with all the object lessons the
year has presented, have entirely changed
the state of public opinion"
Latest Nadvices from the front indicate
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-01-29
No Demonstration.

CHICAGO, Jan. 28.-The expected an
archist demonstration did not take place
today at the burial of Edward A. O'Con-
nor. who was killed during an alteration
with a non-union man at the factory OF
Winslow Brothers
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-01-29
A.kn FOR Charter.

SAVANNAH. Ca, JAN 28.-The South
ern Naval Stores company has applied to
ital is to be $500 900, with the privilege OF
increasing 1t to $2.O00,00o.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-01-29
DEATHS OF A DAY.

RICHMOND, Va. Jan. 2s.-,Maj. Thorn
Of the Virginia grand camp of Confeder-
ate veterans, and who was known
throughout the South for his prominence
in all Confederate reunions, died here to-
day, aged sixty years.
JACKSON Miss. Jan. 2S.-Judge Thorn
as ]. Wharton one of the oldest and
most prominent jurists of the state, died
today.
WASHINGTON, Jan. &C. C. Nor
row. for a long time one Of the executive
clerks of the United States senate, died
here today. aged fifty-eight years. lie
was native of Missouri.
CHICAGO, Jan. 2S.-Anna M. Bowen.
dean of the woman's hall at Northwest
ern university, died today of heart dis
ease
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-01-29
Collier Reported.

GIBRALTAR, Jan. 2S-The United
States collier Alexander has arrived here
with her machinery out of order.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-01-29

Latest Nadvices from the front indicate
that Gen. Butler may have decided to en-
ter Pretoria by going around the world
and trying the back door.
Now, if the senate will dispose Of the
Quay case, congress can take up the
trifing matters of appropriations and
colonial legislation.
Lord Roberts Is now praying for the
arrival of the Duke of Marlborough, his
two Wallets and his twenty trunks. Then
the tide may turn.
A Kentucky boy baby is talking at the
age of six weeks. Ills future lies between
the prize ring and the United States SEN
ate.
A circus trust is pending, which may
mean that the number of rings will be
reduced from three to one.
Russia and Japan are talking fight
again, but all the other powers are too
busy to hold the coats.
There is consolation in the thought that
it takes more than one cold wave to
make winter.
The dowager empress of China seems
fairly entitled to place in the ranks OF
new women.
Duluth has decided not to hold a sum-
mer carnival until a little later In the
season.
Gen. Warren decided that Spion was
not very much of a kop after all.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-01-29

entail freight carrying from our Pacific
coast.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-01-29
Yesterdays TEMPERATURES.

washington time q p. m. st. Paul..
Below zero.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-01-29

There is consolation in the thought that
it takes more than one cold wave to
make winter.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-01-29

Russia and Japan are talking fight
again. but all the other powers are too
busy to hold the coats.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-01-29

A circus trust is pending. which may
mean that the number of rings will be
reduced from three to one.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-01-29

Both Sides Resting Preparatory to
Resuming the Struggle In the
Legislature Today Republicans
Deny That Another Body of Armed
Men Is Headed for the Capitalize
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-01-29

A Kentucky boy baby is talking at the
age of six weeks His future lies between
the prize ring and the United States SEN
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-02-22

An important bill was passed by the
house today, which makes universally
applicable the law that now permits
the transit in bond of goods through
tho United States. Goods in; bond can
be shipped through any portion of the
territory of the United States to foreign
ports. It is principally designed to
give tho transportation companies of
the United States portion of the
trans-continenta trade 70 the Orient.
The bill also repeals the law of March
l, 1896, prohibiting the shipment OF
goods in bond TO the Mexican free
zone. The latter provision was fought
by Stephens, of Texas. The remainder
of the day was occupied in passing
private pension bills favorably acted
upon at last Friday nights session,
and in District of Columbia legislation.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-02-22
IN FREE STATE.
Roberts Column Invades Boer Ter
rit0ry.

Roberts Column Invades Boer Ter
ritory.
London, Feb. l6.-Genersl Roberts, ,
with the bulk of the British army oper.
ating against the Beers, has succeeded
in entering the Free State and has
made the first step in his advance to-
ward Bloemfontein. General French
has turned the Boer line, and with
some 20, 900 men. has seized crossing
of the Modder river, to the east of
Jacobsdal, thus placing himself between
Cronje's army and the capital of the
Orange Free State. Reinforcements are
being hurried up to him. The main
Boer army in that section has not yet
been encountered, but great battle is
imminent.
As shown by the dispatches of Lold
Roberts to the war Office, the movement
began Monday, when Colonel Hannay
set out with brigade of mounted in
fantry from Ramah, on the Riet, eight
miles from Jacobsdal, the Boer supply
base.
Monday, General French, with the
cavalry division, seized the crossing of
the Riet river at Dekil's drift, south of
Jacobsdal, and 18 miles east of Honey
Nest kloof. He skirmished with the
Beers and cleared the way for 20, 900
infantry. who followed across.
Tuesday, with his three cavalry bri-
gades and the horse artillery, General
French rode to the Modder river, dis
tance of 25 miles, and took three fords
with high ground beyond the river,
and five Boer camps. He had q few
casualties in brushes with the Boer
horse,
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-02-22
TURNING MOVEMENT
Roberts Preparing to Ad'
vance on Magersfontein.
OBJECT TO RELIEVE KIMBERLEY
The Town 10 In Sore Straits, and y
Imminent Danger Of Falling
Beers In Zululand.

London, Feb. 14.-Lord Roberts has
gathered IS, 900 men, with whom, ao-
cording to the best military opinion in
London, he purposes turning the left
Of the Magersfontein lines near Jacobs.
dal, entering the Free State, compelling
General Cronje to raise the siege OF
Kimberley, and thus making his first
step toward Bloemfontein.
Yesterday Lord Roberts announced
the appointment of General Sir. Henry
Colville, hitherto commander of the
guards brigade, to the command of the
Ninth division, which is being formed,
and will consist probably to great ex.
tent of colonial troops. General Col.
vile will be succeeded by General
Reginald Pole-Carew.
Lord Roberts tells the correspondents
that when he gets down to business
they shall have ample opportunities to
send news. His chief press censor yes
terday issued new rules and In future
all written communications are to 60
unchecked. Only kilograms will be
censored. For the next few days little
news is likely to get through, but late,
there will be more freedom. Thus
says the censor. and the last clause may
be interpreted to mean that some.
thing Is about to happen.
Kimberley, 20 miles away from the
Modder river position, is in sore straits.
Details of the December death rate
show that in q population of $4,000
whites and 1000 blacks, the mortality
was 60 whites and 88 blacks per 1000.
The infantile death rate was 671 per
1000 among the whites and 912 per
1000 among the blacks. Enteric
fever was prevalent. This frightful
state of things in December cannot
have improved much, if at all, since,
and the fighting power of the garrison
must have been greatly diminished.
Meanwhile the bombardment by the
Beers has increased, and there is i'm.
minent danger of the town falling
under the very eyes of Lord Roberts.
It is believed in circles close to the
war office that he will. move at once.
Scouts have approached within 1000
yards of the Boer entrenchments at
Magsrsfontein. They have found these
strong and ascertained that they are
used as dwelling places. Naval gunnera
are constantly watching the enemy's
lines with strong glasses, and they de-
clare that there is appreciable diminu-
tion in the Boer forces.
In Natal the Boer commandos south
of the Tulgela occupy Bog's farm and
several miles west of Cheveley. Two
thousand Beers, with three guns, are
advancing through Zululand toward
Natal.
The war Office is making prepara-
tions to continue the stream of troops
for South Africa. Four large steamers
have been chartered.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-02-22

London, Feb. 16.-The effects of the
blizzard which started today were felt
throughout Great Britain. Trains
were showed up in all directions, street
car lines blocked and telegraph and
telephone wires are down. There has
peen q great number of accidents due
to falling chimneys, roof states and
similar causes. Mail vans and people
travelling by foot in the country dis
tricts are reported missing, and several
persons have been found frozen to death
in exposed places.
The streets of London are in fearful
condition from snow and sleet, and
many pedestrians have sustained frac-
tured limbs from falling on icy pave.
ments. Horses have suffered greatly,
many having to be shot after breaking
their legs. Severe gales have swept
the coast.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-02-22
INSURGENTS ANNOY
Albay Province Much Har.
assed by Them.
THE AMERICANS SUFFER LOSSES
Bubonio Plague and Smallpox Among
the FilipinOs-Operations Of Bell
and Beacon I'm Luxon.

Manila, Feb. 1S.-Of late the In.
surgents in Albay province, Luzon,
have adopted harassing tactics against
tho towns which the Americans have
garrisoned They camp in the hills and
maintain . constant fire upon the
American outpo2s. When the troops
sally against them, they scatter, re-
turning when the Americans retire.
They shoot burning arrows, and have
thus burned large part of the town of
Albay. Indeed, most of the towns in
that province are practically deserted,
except by the garrison. Scarcely any
of the inhabitants return to their
homes. They are camping in the inter-
ior. and it is supposed armed insurgents
prevent them going back. 1t is report
ed that there is much suffering among
them, owing to lack of food. As q re-
suit of these conditions, the hemp busi-
ness in that section is seriously him
dered, and ships going for cargoes are
compelled to take gangs of coolies to
do their loading. Hemp held in the
interior is quite inaccessible.
Colonel Bell will take two regiments
and battery through the provinces of
North Camarines and South Camarines,
going there on transports. Many in
surgents retreated to that part of the
island from Cavite and Batangas prov
inces. Another expedition will soon
tsrat to garri son towns along the north
coast of the island of Mindanao.
Guerrilla warfare continues south of
Manila. Two attempts have been
made to ambush the Americans. Col
onel Schwan, while returning to Manila
with his staff and an escort of 100 cav
airy from Batangas, was attacked by
the insurgents. The latter were dis
parsed, but the Americans had FIVE
wounded.
Lieutenant-Co Colonel Beacon, with six
companies of the Forty-second infantry,
had two hours fight with General
Pho del Pillars command, which at.
tempted to ambush the Americans
along the trail through Morong prov.
ince, near the lake. Here, also, the
insurgents were dispersed, but the
Americans had several wounded,
among them captain.
General Bell is operating southwark
through Zambales province with a
small force.
Another expedition is proceeding
northward from Subig. 1t is reported
that the insurgents general, Alexandra,
has recovered from his wound and has
assembled large force in that district.
The plague continues. Eight cases
were reported last week among the
natives and Chinese. There is no ex-
citement, however, and business and
social life are undisturbed.
Smallpox is prevalent among the
natives along the railroad and In the
towns on the northern coast. Two
officers of the Thirty-sixth infantry
have died of the disease and another
officer and several soldiers have been
stricken.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-02-22
Hearing In Los Angeles.

Los Angeles, Feb. 16.-The inter-
state commerce commission is to hold
q session in Los Angeles, March 25,
news of the fact having reached here
officially from Washington today. The
real object of the meeting will be to
continue the discussion of the alleged
discrimination against Pacific coast
jobbers, which was taken up at st.
Louis. The commission, when it ad-
journed at the time, gave it ont that
other meetings to 60 further into the
merits of the controversy would be held
at later date at various places on the
Pacific coast. Meetings will also be
hold at San Francisco, Portland, and
probably at Seattle.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-02-22
MINES AND MINING.


W"~so eu0 AOSxoS VIII 8048D ~
Cape Nome This punmsr.
There will be lawlessness and a reign
OF terror in the new gold fields at Caps
Nome, Alaska, next summer, in the
opinion of John G. Brady. governor Of
the territory, and George N. Wright,
postmaster at Cape Nome, unless con.
gress takes steps to establish civil gov.
eminent on . firm foundation and
makes laws defining the proprietorship
OF claims. Governor Brady and Mr..
Wright are in the East endeavoring t
obtain the appointment of United States
judges at Sitka. Circle City and Cape
Nome. An extraordinary rush of gold.
seekers to the last named place 10 ex.
pected next May when communication
with the outside world is reopened.
Mr.. Wright believes that before the end
OF the summer, there will be 5000
persons in Cape Nome.
I'VE want the general land laws ex.
tended to Alaska, so that We have
homestead rights" said Mr.. Wright
last night, otherwise we cannot help
having q great deal of trouble. We
are without the legal form of govern.
ment. We have organised one of our
own. electing q mayor, Q council, 4.
chief of police and other officers, but
1t has no standing in law. There were
1000 men there last year, and they
agreed among themselves to observe
each others rights, but it will be diff.
ferent when we have 6O,OO0.
I'm law, nobody has any right to the
beach, between the high and low water
marks, where there are rich deposits oi
gold. 1t ought to be laid of in small
plots for the sale of the mineral rights.
Though gold was discovered in Cape
Nome year ago last September, we
did not get the news in Seattle until
last May. We suspected at first that
it was scheme of the steamship com.
panies to get passengers, as the Yukon
business was getting slack. tele.
graphed to Washington to be appointed
postmaster and was appointed oven
night by wire. got to Nome July 4,
when there was not sluice box in the
district.
Lumber came in later, and about
IS, 500, 900 of gold was taken out last
summer. One claim in Anvil creel
paid $175,0 900 in five weeks. I know
because / handled the money. Three
claims in Snow gulch paid $500, 900.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-02-22
|BACK TO RENSBERC
British Forced to Retire From
the Colesberg District.
BoERs WERE IN GREAT FORCE
4 Counter Stroke That Nay Cause
1obsrts to Change His Plane
Buller's Intentions.

London, Feb. l5.-The news Of the
LAY 10 the enforced retirement OF tho
British from the Colesberg district un-
der heavy Boer pressure, and probably
after brisk fighting. Thus ut Q time
when Lord Roberts Is apparently able
10 push An army into the Free State,
.he Beers make Q counter stroke in un-
known, but seemingly great force. not
far from the vital line OF railway con.
necting De Aar and Orange river.
Military observers do not regard this -
moro than o menace. Nevertheless,
the news produces An unpleasant i'm.
preston here.
General French had msneuvered the
Beers out Of Rensberg in December.
January l, It was reported that he
could take Colesberg In two days with
re-enforcements. These were sent, but
the Beers were also re-enforced. Since
thec tho British lines have been ex-
tended east and west, 90 that at the
opening of this week they constituted
. great horseshoe, 25 miles in length.
The lines were not continuous, but all
the strong positions were held.
General French, when he joined Gen.
eral Roberts, took most OF his cavalry.
General Clements was left with the in
iantry to hold the Beers in check, but
Commandant Delaney, with . double
turning movement, has compelled the
British to concentrate at Rensberg, be-
sides threatening Roberts communica-
tions. The Boer mastery Of the district
has caused spread Of the insurrec-
ton, but this. no doubt, will be
promptly suppressed, as large British
forces are available not far away.
The indications ~ to General Buller's
immediate intentions are contradictory.
One informant, who has intimate rela.
tions with the war Office, predicts
movement within the next day or two.
A number of correspondents who have
been with General Butler have gone to
Durham for few days rest, under the
impression that nothing Is to be done
Immediately.
The war Office has directed the
Eighth division of 10000 men to pre-
pare to 60 out.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-02-22
ASSIMILATION OF CHINA.
Disaster in Too Great Speed-Chines
Postmaster In Trade.

Disaster in Too Great speed-Chinese
Postmaster In Trade.
Chicago, Feb. 13.-'The greatest
question of our time is whether the az
similation of the commercial force of
China by the world will be a quick or
slow process" declared Benjamin L.
Wheeler, president of the University of
California, who passed through Chicago
today on his way East. eff the pro-
cess be speedy" he continued, there
is likely to be disastrous disturbance,
but if 1t be natural and unforced, q
peaceful adjustment will be insured.
Therefore. the question, not 80 much of
the Chinese a. of China, is of para
mount importance to Americana.
''The pressure of ages has made of the
Chinese, pastmasters In commerce.
Their lack has been iron, and as the
commercial developments of this coun-
try has been Enthusiastically that of
metals, they have seemingly been dis
tanced. But let them once acquire in
struction from the Western world in
the metal arts, and they will be able,
with their genius, to revolutionize the
commerce of the globe"
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-02-22
no war in Yueatan.

Austin, Tex, Feb. IA dispatch
from Oaxaca, Mexico, says that Pred'
dent Daix has ordered two moro roRi-
ments of troops 10 proceed Immediately
to Yucatan. whore they will join Gen.
s-al Bravo's forces In the campaign be-
ing waged against tho Maya Indians.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-02-22

Winnepeg, Man., Feb. 1.-THE
Canadian government Is equipping
large survey party for an examination
of the immediate territory lying be-
tween the Great Slave lake and Hud.
sons bay. This stretches from the
Rockies to the Atlantic. II 10 1000
miles wide, and is supposed to contain
rich mineral stores.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-02-22
LAST WEEK OF DEBATE.
Three Speeches on tho Senate Financial
Bill.

Three Speeches on tho senate FINANCIAL
Bill.
Washington, Feb. 1.-THE final
weeks discussion of the pending inan.
cial bill was begun in the senate today.
The speakers were two Republican,
Elkins, of West Virginia, and Wolcott,
of Colorado-and one Populist-Butler,
of North Carolina. Elkins advocated
the passage of the pending senate
measure in brief, but forceful argu.
ment. Wolcott, chairman of the Inter-
national Bimetallic Commission of
1897, spoke for many Republicans who
adhere to bimetalism, and his speech,
earnest and eloquent, was accorded un-
usual attention. Butler closed the de-
bate for the day, advocating the adop-
tion of his amendment providing for
an issue of paper currency by the gov
ernment.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-02-22
Meeting Of Cattlenaen.

San Francisco, Feb. 16.-A meeting
of the cattle men of California, Wash.
ington, Oregon, Montana, Utah, Nevada
and Arizona, will be held in this city
March s, for the purpose of taking steps
to secure the passage of the Foster bill
now pending before congress. This
bill provides for the delimitation and
leasing of the grazing lands on the pub
lie domain to stockmen for terms of 10
years, with the right of their use.