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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-21
THE INDIAN FAMINE.

The famine in India, according TO
all accounts, has assumed vast proper
lions. 1t Is now estimated that in Brit
ISL territory 22.oOo.OoO persons are suf-
ferlng. and that a stlll greater number
Is affected in the native states. And
n the winter rain fails, the crop on un-
Irrigated lands will be lost, and the
distress will spread 20 other districts.
The history Of the country is full OF
records OF such vlstations. Between
1902 and 1854. Ave million lives were lost
by famine, Between 1860 and 1879. the
loss BY hunger is estimated at twelve
million lives. in 1874 the scarcity OF
food WIS not confined to few dis
trlc,s, but It was common 10 all British
India. Al that time the government es-
tablished camps" with 10000 people In
each. living on half rations, scantily
clad and badly sheltered, and oonse-
ouently carried away with diseases.
The st. Paul Pioneer Press. speaking
- 80 .~.--~s Sr--'ra IN India. takes
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-21

yestlgauon. a desire to arrive at the
truth invites the influence Of the spirit
OF truth. A disposition to establish
ones own opinion, 80 as to prevail In a
discussion opens the way for the op-
poslte influence, The former brings
light, the latter darkness. Do not waste
time over small technicalltIes. while
there are great principles TO understand
and important labors to perform.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-21
A GOOD MAN GONE.

The announcement OF the death Of
Richard Machntosh, OF this city, will
cause profound grief In the hearts OF
great many people in this western
country. Although for some time past,
It was evident to all his acquaintance
that he was suffering from some serious
complaint, which greatly wasted his
stalwart and once vigorous frame, his
cheerful announcement on inquiries as
to his health that he was rapidly get
ting better. gave them an assurance
which il appears was not warranted by
the actual state OF his case. There
fore, his unexpected demise has given
great shock 10 a host OF friends. who
are saddened at his departure, Rich
ard Macintosh was a good citizen. an
enterprslng man, and stood in the front
rank Of the mining magnates OF this
region. lie was highly respected by all
classes OF the community and was a
prominent figure in social as we'll as
business circles. Since the death Of HIS
estlmable partner In life. which oc-
CURED about five years ago he has
never seemed to have the same vigor
and vlyacity as he exhibited before. 1t
was a severe blow to him, from which
he seemed never fully to recover. He
was also afflicted with a disorder OF
the stomach which, interfering with his
digestion, gradually sapped the foun-
talns OF life We shall all miss his
kindly greeting and familiar face. His
death Is loss to the state, We SYM
pathize with his surviving daughter and
relatives, and hope that the realization
Of the thought that he has gone to
Join his beloved wife, In a region where
pain and death do not come, VIII soothe
their sorrow in this great bereavement.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-21
AS TO TRUSTS,
CLEVELAND Plain Denler.

NleNtihnu ram Dealer.
While the antitrust conference in
session at Chicago is pointing out the
evils Of trusts and gigantic monop0les,
and trying TO devise means for ayerting
the dangers with which they threaten
the public, striking object lesson is
presented at Pittsburg In the Frick-
Carnegie disagreement. ''' The prin-
clpals Of the great combination known
as the Carnegie company disagreed
about something, the exact nature Of
the disagreement not being known ex-
cept 10 the parties themselves. Carne-
gle has objected TO some proceeding OF
Tricks, or F1ick doesn't approve Of the
Carnegie policy. Recently Carnegie was
reported to have offered 10 sell out his
Interests In the company but the sale
was not made. Now the story runs that
Erica 10 TO be driven out Of the COM
pany but doesn't want to 20 on Carne-
giles terms. There is talk OF resort to
the cOurts'in order TO settle the terms
Of separation, but this Is doubtful, for
that would necessitate a showing Of the
cnnpany's affairs with possible reyela-
lions that would be more interesting to
the public than agreeable to either par
~ 10 the controversy.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-21

1t is possible the next heavy fighting
in South Africa win be In the noun
tains that border the Transyanl, in
which event the Boer resistance prob
ably will be greater than any they have
shown yet as they viii be right at their
own homes. Those who count on the
present movements In the orange Free
state as being the decisive engagements
Of the war must include the crushing
Of the Boer army In order to hope for
success Of their plans.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-21

II Is now believed that at the be-
ginning Of the new century. Great Brit
ain win be the most populous empire
on earth. The British isles will have
about 100000; India. 300 100000, Cana
da, Australia and New Zealand, 10000
600; West Indies, British Guiana. Malta.
etc, 100000; and Africa, from $1,000
900 to 100000. The Chinese empire
win be the second largest, and Russia
the third. with about 100000 people
The United States comes fourth, with
France not far behind.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-21
Chicago Record.

The practical problem for immediate
consideration is that Of effective pub
lie control over railroad rates. The
entire question should be taken In hand
by Congress, for State legislatures are
powerless 10 deal with the subject ef-
fectiycly. Complete publicity is the FIRST
step toward a solution. Every shipper
sh0ulC be privileged TO know accurate
~ the rates accorded to any or all 9th.
CT shippers. Then penalties for dlscrim.
nation between persons and places
could be enforced. The interstate com.
mercc commission should be made
court end given control over the rate
situation, which that body requires to
make Il something more than the fig.
ure-hoad Il is at present.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-21
San Francisco Chronicle.

1t Is coming to be the consensus Of
opinion that the first step toward con-
troll must be publicity OF corporate
transactions. No one who has followed
The testimony and the questioning in
the Investigations in progress by the
Industrial commission, will doubt that
the commission expects to recommend
enforced publicity. That VIII be but
the first step. When we know what
corporations are doing we shall know
what TO prevent and what to encour-
age. There are grave constitutional
questions involved. There are many
who do not believe control Of CONSOLE
dated capital possible without far
reaching constitutional amendment. The
subject is a very deep one, going 10 the
very roots Of our modern civilization
and requiring cool and clear-headed
thought.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-21

Those who are the best informed
through study and experience believe
that II the existing laws were honestly
enforced the trusts could be controlled.
THIS IL the view taken by Former At
'orney General Monnette Of Ohio, and
he Il the man who forced the STANDARD
Oh company In his State TO burn its
books and 20 take refuge IN bribery.
There Il no necessity for a radical
change IN the lave, There Is no neces.
sity for a constitutional amendment In
order that trusts may be eombatsL.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-21

Even South America is threatened
with international war and Peru, Bo-
livia and the Argentine have formed an
alliance that bodies no good 10 Chile.
The latter, however, is preparing TO
give a warm reception to any aggressor
on her national rights.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-21

SO far as reports come through Brit
lsh channels the retreat Of Gen. Cronje
In the Orange Free State bears a strong
parallel to the retreat Of Gen. Greenes
army across the Carollnas in the Amer
lean Revolution 1t remains to be seen
whether Cronje can complete the paral-
lei Of Greene's mastery exploit which
made retlrement a signal victory.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-21
Chicago Tlmes.Herald.

An anti conference OF this charac-
ter must necessarily be against every
thinE that II IL. II Is anti everything
and comedies no good In anything The
remedies II proposes for industrial Ills
are radical and revolutionary. IL
would destroy all proprietary rights and
all indy dual Initiative and enterprise,
Government ownership Of everything
Is the burden OF It's song Several
speakers even advocated the withdraw
al of government protection from the
products OF inventive genius. declaring
that patent monopolies' should be des-
str0ycd.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-21
Baltimore Sun.

There is no lrreconcilable conflict
between popular interests and indus
trial progress and development, unless
our civilization is an absolute failure,
and that we are not yet quite ready to
admit A way can and must be found
TO protect and preserve both classes Of
interests. That is one Of the great prob
lens that is set for solution this year,
aud there Is ground for hope that the
Chicago conference may furnish some
Of the factors essential to that end.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-21

The announcement at Windsor, Eng
land, today, that LadysmIth had been
relieved. is probably accurate; yet It
may be little premature, but the COM
ing Of the event Is much more certain
than was the probability Of the towns
fan when spion Kop was fought,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-21
New York Mali and Express

II the strenuous" gentlemen who
open another antitrust conference in
Chicago today find sufficient comfort
In mutual admiration 10 reward them
for their labor, the country at large
should rest content. There can be no
serious general interest In q gathering
% men whose minds are made up in
advance Of the fact, and who are not
open TO conviction.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-21

There is talk OF war between Bull
garia and seryia. II these little powers
we're TO begin hitting at each other,
Russia and Austria would be likely TO
take each by the collar and see that
more peaceful behavior prevailed.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-21

One good effect noted in London as
attending the Boer war is the diminu-
ton In the ranks OF the unemployed. It
is a sad comment on civilization that
men must be set at killing each other in
order to open avenues Of employment
for their fellow beings.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-21

washington's birthday anniversary
never saw a brighter year IN the pros
poets OF the Republic than this. Long
reign the principles for which the
Father OF his Country and his eompa-
trIots tolled and triumphed.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-21

Another noted British officer has gone
down before Boer marksmanshlp-Gen.
Hector Macdonald who succeeded Gen.
wauehope IN command Of the Highland
brigade with Gen. Methuen's army. The
present war Is finding many shining
marks.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-21

A chain trust is being formed In the
Eastern states. Its links need TO be
closely welded to stand the strain OF
competition that must be borne before
the combine gets the upper hand.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-21

Near Cheyenne, yesterday, fve men
tried thawlng out dynamite with hot
water. There is little probability OF
even the two survivors trying the
process again.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-21

Gen. Ferreriera IA the highest Free
State officer who has yet lost his life in
the war.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-21

Russia truly has old scores to settle,
but II should not be forgotten that these
sometimes are expensive bills to pay.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-21

Chief Commandant Ferrereira, who
commanded the Free State forces
around Kimberley, Is among the killed.
49, T--f' ,-t-- ~reA,,AA IN an accident
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-21

Gen. Cronje IL said TO have been given
a time limit In which to capltulate, He
will probablyq take walk as Wen as
the allowed time,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-21

Horses and mules are yet invaluable
in war When they cannot be used for
travel. the soup-pot still remains open.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-21

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-30
OLD DISTRICT RECORDS,
Other Measures of Local Interest Tn
trOduced

trOduced.
Mr.. Mudd has introduced bill in the
House to transfer the old records of the
District of Columbia from the custody of
the chief of engineers to the surveyor of
the District.
Mr.. Babcock has introduced in the House
tho bill offered in the Senate by Mr.. Nc
the District
Mr. Sherman of New York has introduced
a bill in the House to prohibit false binding
ard labelling of food and dairy products.
1t provides that no person in any state
territory or the District Of Columbia shall
falsely brand or label any dairy or food
products which are intended to become
articles for interstate or foreign commerce.
The penalty for violations of this provls-
ion Is a fine of from $500 to 5000. The
United States courts are given jurisdiction
over such violations of law. This bill was
referred to the committee on interstate and
foreign commerce.
Bills aimed at the regulation of the oleo-
margarine traffic are thus pending before
-hree committees of the House. The COM
mittee on ways and means has Mr. Taw-
heys bill, the committee on agriculture
Mr.. CIRCUITS bill, and row the committee on
Interstate and foreign commerce has Mr.
Sherman's bill.
Il may be stated in this connection that
those who are endeavoring to bring about
remedial legislation aimed at the oleomar-
Sarine business will not waste their efforts
Imong three committees. One of the three
Oils VIII be selected and the dairy interests
VIII concentrate their endeavors to have
ono Dill reported and passed by the House.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-30
w. j. BRYAN IN BOSTON,
Democratic Leader Receives Warn
Directing at the Hub.

u TIC
BOSTON, January 30.-Wm. ]. Bryan of
Nebraska and Congressman John J. Lentz
# Ohio. who began a. ten days speaking
our of the northeast states yesterday, ar
ived in this city from Providence early to-
lay. With them were committees repre-
enting the Bryan Club of Boston, who
tent to Providence to meet the party.
AT the south terminal station a crowd
waiting for the train, and as it drew
the people broke into cheers
Reception committees from the democratic
axe committee and the Bryan Club also
ere at the station, and under escort of
these gentlemen the visitors took carria ges
the American House, where a recep-
on was held, followed by breakfast.
Col. Bryan was greeted with cheers when
is carriage was driven up to tie hotel
cores of spectators filled the corridors,
here, after d brief reception breakfast
las served in the large dining hall
President Washburn of the club sat at
ne head of the table, with Col Bryan at
rs side. Among the invited guests were
George Fred Williams. A. B. Bruce Chris
'pher T. Callahan, VIM. S. McNary Rob-
ert Treat Paine, jr.: Norman E. Mack Rep
resentative II. F. Naphen and John H. Lee
AT the close of the reception in his honor,
given by the democratic state committee
In Fanueil Hall this afternoon, VIM. ].
Bryan was shown the Associated Press
dispatch announcing that Senator GoebeI
Of Kentucky had been shot. Mr. Bryan
made the following statement:
1T Is shocking, shocking! I trust tina,
the shot will not prove fatal Mr.. Goobe
made great fight against fierce opposition
and feeling was wrought UP to high pitch
but had no thought Of assassination being
~ teu TO- A. p4 ~Dtan4S iI,.-V "a =.
ct of some bitter political opponent
4 cannot assume believe that any
ons!derable number of republicans or anti
.oebel democrats would counsel or excuse
UGH an act. l sincerely hope that the DEM
Gratis will not allow excitement or resent
ient to lead them to acts of violence We
an afford to permit the republicans to en-
y The monopoly of force and threats. Lei
he law deal with those who violate this
wv @AAe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-30
CLAIMS AGAINST SPAIN
Those which Antedate Cuban ReyoIi
to BE Made Subject of Negotiations.

Frequent inquiries made OF the De
partment Of State respecting claims against
Spain which antedate the outbreak of the
Cuban Instruction against that govern
Inent. For the information 81 those con-
cerned 1t may be stated that claims Of {
character do not belong 10 that class whose
payment was assumed by this government
in the treaty of peace with Spain
Claims of American citizens originating
prlCr to the outbreak of that Instruction
formed the subject OF a recent report by
the Senate committee on foreign relations
which Will furnish information on the gem
eral subject. AS soon as new treaties are
concluded with Spain to take the pace
those terminated by the late war the De
partment of State will take up with the
government of Spain the subject of valid
outstanding claims of American citizens no
provided for by the treaty of peace with 9
view 10 their settlement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-30
SUBSTITUTE BILL OFFERED
Commissioners Amend Measure for Capital
Traction Road Extension.

The District Commissioners nave, in a re-
Senate District committee, on Senate bill
100. providing for an extension OF the lines
of the Capital Traction Company trans
mitted IA substitute measure therefor. In
their report the Commissioners state that
the first extension proposed by the bill is
from the present tracks of the company at
list and streets east, on B street to New
Jersey avenue, and north on New Jersey
avenue to G street, connecting with the
present terminal at that point. The con-
struction of a loop at this point, in their
opinion, would end the present necessity of
parking and switching cars on c street, a
very desirable Improvement. they think.
In view, howevetI ofsthe proposed Ioca-
ton of the passenger station of the Balti-
more and Ohio railroad in squares 6S3 and
6S4, fronting on c street between North
Capitol and list streetsr-east. it is believed
by the Commissioners mat the cars Of the
company should, by all means, pass along
this portion of c street. /
For the purposele of accomplishing this
object, it is recommended by them that the
second paragraphnof the bill be amended
so as to provide for tho operation of the
cars over the following route: Beginning
at the intersection of dist and c streets,
thence east on Cdstreet' to Delaware ave-
nue.. thence by a loop around square $50,
.ying between Delaware avenue, B, LIST and
g streets northe1Ef.
BY this route, the commissioners explain,
the cars would not only pass by the new
station site, bu. would reach the top of
Capitol Hill and come within easy walking
distance of the Capitol and library build
ihgs. The Commissioners further explain
that the new construction required would
be single track on c street between 1st
street and New Jersey avenue and single
track on 1st street between and c north
east, the remaining portion of the route
being over tracks now existing. This ar
n thew state. would
the abandonment and removal Of the dou-
bic tracks Of the company now in the south
side of C street northeast between bst street
and New Jersey avenue.
The second and third extensions proposed
by the bill reported upon authorize the ex-
tension of the road from thc Intersection of
Pennsylvania avenue and nth street south
on nth to G street by double tracks, west
on G by single track to 26th street, north
on 10Th by double tracks to PENNSYLVANIA
avenues Also south on 2sth street from
by single track tot street, thence east on
by single track to 18th and north on 17th
by single track to G street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-30
Iron and Steel Stocks Strong on
Dividend Statement.
SHORTS COVERING SUGAR SALES
Railroad List Was Also Stronger
With the General Tendency
GENERAL MARKET REPORTS

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
NEW YORK, January 30.-The showing
made by the American Steel and Wire
Company at yesterdays meeting inspired
activity in ali the steel stocks this morn
ing. The declaration of dividends at the
rate or Z per cent and the accompanying
statement showing ID per cent earned go
a long way toward verifying official reports
OF the companys business. After proyid-
ing for the years dividends surplus of
S5,SO0.000 Is reported
The stock has been bought rather persist
emily for several days and contrary to the
usual custom a further advance followed
the announcement OF yesterdays action
The local buying was increased by a good
demand from out OF town, notably Chicago
Federal Steel and Tennessee Coal and Iron,
and the other less generally known issues,
attracted better demand.
American Sugar was bought by the short
interest and to moderate extent by COM
mission houses. on the theory that recent
tactics foreshadow an advance. The divi-
dend is not now SO certain of being cut as
heretofore. and this fact helps the position
of the stock
The railroad list held well and gave some
indication of a willingness to advance.
Burlington reported a decrease of sl4 T34 in
surplus for the month of December. but the
showing was ignored as a market influence
The investment shares are given excel
lent support, and the occasional falling Off
ID earnings is evidently not to be allowed
to affect the price a. the will of the pro-
iessional element. Panhandle was brought
INTO some prominence by the purchase and
sale OF 1000 shares by one broker, acting
as purchaser for a representative of the
minority interest.
" Cd 10. la.o
day, but the tactics were said to be part
of the manipulation
Now that the market has settled down
to relative degree of steadiness and
strength the street is reviving interest in
big consultations which are known TO be
on foot. There is an impression that the
larger interests will come back into the
active trading coincidentally with some i'm
portant railroad announcement
Something is needed to give breadth to
the market, and a public interest cannot
be evolved from the single encoura ging in
huence OF the money rate. In the absence
OF positive knowledge of the source from
which relief is to come the above conclu.
sions are worthy of consideration. The
banks are gaining money freely from the
low point.
There are predictions of early gold ex-
ports. based on the prospect of a war loan
in London and liberal contribution from
this side.
Commission houses find themselves in the
usual between-markets situation Their
clients are long at higher prices or short at
lower ones, and are delaying losses until
positive tendency develops.