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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-22
PRICE OF SILVER.
NEW YORK. Dec. 2l.-sliver. 63K.
A FEW QUESTIONS.
Mr.. Warren Proves That by Their Own
Statement Common Point Rates
Would Benefit Portland.

The following letter appeared In the
columns Of yesterdays oregonlan and
Is very pertinent treatment OF the
question OF granting Astoria q COM
mon point rate:
WARRENToN. Dec. 17.-(TO the Ed
tor )-There has been 80 much verblage
worked Into the letters from MIR.
HuBhes on the common point question
that the few plain facts are obscured.
This Is a question OF IL will or Il
won't and in either case there Is no
logical ground upon which Mr.. Hughes
can-eVen from Portland standpoint
OBJECT TO the common point rate being
extended TO the mouth OF the Column
ola river. He says ships cannot be
chartered any more cheaply for As
torla than for Portland. Then. In all
fairness. we ask. What objection can
Portland have to extending the same
rates 10 Western Oregon that are en-
joyed by Western Washington? Why
should not Astoria have the same rates
for her lumber to Eastern marketg that
are accorded to South Bend, no mat
ter which Is the better and cheaper
port? II II be Portland, then that city
should. In her own interest, demand the
extension Of the common rate 10 the
seaboard, for her protection. For Port
land shippers could then charter ships
OF any draft that can enter the Column
bia river and load them at 1POrtland
docks to the full depth that they could
safely navigate the river; and In case
OF low water or Of deep-craft vessels,
q tralnload OF wheat could always meet
them at Astoria without extra expense,
10 complete their cargoes, Just as the
trans Pacific steamers have bOen taking
coal at Flavel.
This would at once place Portland on
footing TO compete with the Sound
IN handling the larger class Of ships
that are 80 rapidly coming into SER
vice. II Will require several years, with
large appropriations from congress. and
a liberal expenditure by the Port Of
Portland, 10 secure a 25-foot channel
from Portland to the sea-fully five
years with an expenditure of 100000
per year And during all this time
Portland shippers would have practlc-
ally the same advantages that they will
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-22
PHILIPPINE STATES.
Commission Approves Of Division OF
Archipelago Into Territories TO
Be Ultimately States.

MANILA. Dec 2i.-Every mountain
trail in General Young's district north
OF the Abra river and between the
coast and Dolores has been followed up
by American scouts this month. A sim
liar movement has taken place In the
provinces OF Union. Benguet. lie Panto
and the part OF Ilo Ilo which lies south
Of the Abra river. Fifteen insurgents
have been killed and more than one
hundred captured The villages were
always abandoned because Of the ar
rival Of the American. but many build
ings that have been used as barracks
have been destroyed.
The leaders OF the projected autonomy
party have again visited the Philippine
commission and the platform proposed
was discussed privately and in an In
formal way. The commissioners advise
the elimination Of few minor features.
Personally they approve the movement
as a forward step In the direction OF
the ultimate self-govanment which
the commission has already been in
structed to endeavOr to bring about.
The plan Of the party Is to form
United States territories involving cam
didature for ultimate statehood. The
platform declares in favor OF a senate
and a house Of representatives elected
from the districts in the archipelago
according to population. In preparing
a bill Of rights the United States con-
s.itution is utilized with the exception
Of the features Of trial by jury.
According to the plan. the governor
appointed by the president would
have the power to veto except in cases
Of a two-thirds vote OF the legislature.
The legislature would choose five dele
gates to the United States congress.
The platform opposes the sale Of the
Philippines without the consent Of the
legislature. It contains little regarding
judiciary or local affairs.
General Bates reports that a de-
tachment Of the Fourth United States
cavalry. assisted by gunboat. attack
ed the town Of Pantangan and dispersed
the armed occupants, killing thirty.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-22
DEMOCRATIC REORGANIZATION
Opinions Of Prominent Democrats Upon
the Statement Of Cleveland.

NEW YORK, Dec. 21.-The Herald
publishes the following comments on
ex-President Grover Cleveland's state
ment in regard to the Democratic
party.
Richard olney, secretary Of state in
the Cleveland administration, says:
Il have read an abstract Of the ar
ticle. but l do not care to discuss the
subject now. I would prefer TO walt
until have read the article in its en-
tirety before expressing my opinion. IL
] have any to express"
]. Sterling Morton-"I fully concur in
the opinions Of Mr.. Cleveland as to the
cause Of the defeat Of the Democratic
party in 1896 and also for its bitterly
accentuated and vehemently en- nphasized
walloping in 1900 Until all the hereses
Of Bryanarchy are renounced by the
Democracy 1t will remain a minority.
l should prefer a re-alignment Of Amer
lean voters under new name which
its opponents could taunt with no past"
Representative De Almond, Of Mis-.
SQUIRT think the former president
Is correct in his conclusion that II Is
rot necessary for the paTty 10 put IT..
self for reorganization purposes into
the hands Of some Of those who de-
serted 1t. When he informs US at what
time In its history the rank and file Of
the Democratic party were consulted
more fully than in 1896 and 1900 we shall
know better how to estimate the ep-
itome Of his own deliberations"
Hilary A. Herbert, who was Presi-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-22

n,fVam down thla gravity route, 10 tho
great advantage OF The Dalloa, Port
land, Astoria aud other cities along
this Rrsat artery OF commerce, And
instead of an extra charge boinE sad
died upon the produce Of the farmer
10 reach the Heaboard. the rates viii be
speedily reduced, II not cut IN two, ana
u double-tfaok line over the q, II, a N,
VIII ho taxed 10 handle the lrnflic Why
Portland should object 20 thopc condl-
tlonA We cannot comprehend surely
she Of all places viii reap the greateat
benefit. And whyY because OF her nu-
perh position M a distributing center,
hor great banks and financial strength,
her splendid water power, manufAc.
tlrca, and the many natural ana arli-
fetal advantages which wealth haA
brought 10 her door II all gives her
the preatlge and the power 10 draw
to herself a huge ahaN OF the busl-
ness OF an empire.
on the other hand. II this common
rate doca not give oregon cheaper
ana better port, Astoria viii bc no
moro competitor of Portland than
South Bend In n competitor NJ seattle.
Then why, let me agnin aak. should
tho oltlAenA of Portland object 20 tho
extension OF common point rates 10 any
seaport town. Can Hhe not maintain
her commercial supremacy without
placing hor heel upon the neck of ey-
cry community that attempts 10 DO
business outside Of her llmllag Thla
policy never raised man above his
fellows. aud viii prove u lasting blight
upon any city,
We have yet no answer 10 the fol.
lowing aueatlona' First, In Il not for
tho beat interval of the Columbia river
basin that common point rates should
bc extended Ia all seaport towns having
rail communication Second. ar not
prcSont rates nuiilcien, compensation for
the railroads to grant this service with.
on, extra charger u, X, WARREN.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-22
TO POSTPONE OLD AnE.

The latest theory IN 10 apply elce-
tricily 60 the base of the brain. Tho
hardening pf the artrries-lhr nrnt
aymptom-is followed by a crumhllng
away ~ the brain cells. rhia process
produces the mental characlrflsticA OF
old age. Not ainnr does this treatment
restore tho feelings ~ youth. but pro.
ducca tho appearance 0f a. While
hundreds Of experiments have been pre-.
Hrntrd. there 10 but one way " pro-
longing youth. and that IL By the
preservation ~ health, Fur thls pur-
pose, and Tor the euru of constipation,
indigestion, dyspepsia. liver ana Kid.
ncy disorders. iioatctler's Stomach nit.
tors were placed before the public over
nfly years ago, Money cannot huy a
better remedy, Try Il. and you viii b.
convinced,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-22
CONCESSION ANNuLLED.
Decree OF Venezuelan President De-
prives American Company Of
Its Rights.

NEW YORK. Dec. s1.--A dispatch TO
the Herald from Caracas said:
President Castro has issued n decree
announcing that the New York and
Bermudese Company's concession. foun-
ded by Carmen and emitting the COM
pany to mine all the asphalt in the
state of Bermudese for twenty-five
years. is annulled and that the titles 70
the asphalt mines issued are invalid
The decree aims at depriving the COM
pany OF its rights and properties.
President Castro recognizes two titles
which cover large portion Of the COM
pany's asphalt land and which were
granted TO a group OF native officials
and promoters. The native capitalists
recently sold these titles, while proceed.
ings for their qualification were pending.
to American speculators, who have in
duced President Castro after much di-
plomacy to issue the decree against
the New York and Bernudese Company.
In the opinion OF many Venezuelan
lawyers the decree is unconstitutional.
Many persons will be out OF work II
the decree is enforced.
The New York and Bermudese Com,
pany is the largest American interest
in Venezuela. 1t has a large amount
Of capital at stake and viii not sur
render possession OF the asphalt fields.
1t has just erected the largest asphalt
refinery in the world. The company
has had peaceful possession Of the
for more than twelve years.
The action OF President Castro is re-
garded here as raid of vested rights.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-22
LINER cuF1c IN DISTRESS

LONDON. Dec. a1.-The latest news
from the White Star Line steamer Gu
&c, which was in need Of assistance
yesterday Off the Skerries on her way
from Queenstown to Liverpool in tow.
is that she is still riding heavily at
anchor a mile southwest Of the Skier
ries.
The steamers Somerhill and Western
land are now riding safely at anchor
in West bay. near Weymouth. after
fearful night. The coast guards were
kept busy from nightfall 10 daylight.
They had the rocket apparatus in the
vicinity OF the stormbeaten craft in
readiness to assist the ships. which were
about a mile from the shore.
SkibDeren reports a large steamer.
the name of which has not been report
ed. but which has a red funnel and
black top. on The rocks of Sherlxin ISL
and. She will be a total wreck. Her
crew Of twenty-four men is reported to
have reached the shore.
The Dominion line steamer Noordland.
which sailed from Liverpool yesterday
and this morning from Queenstown for
Boston. had such a bad time in the
Channel that several Of her crew were
injured. There have been numerous
minor wrecks. The gale lasted all
night and blew almost with a hurri-
cane force at times. Telegraph lines
are down in all directions. communica-
ton with Scotland is cut of. the Mer-
sey ferry-boats have suspended service
and Channel passages have been the
most tempestuous in years.
The storm appears to have reached
its height during the night, and while
the gale is still severe and the seas
very heavy, it is hoped that the worst
is over. Stories of wrecks and dam
ages are coming from all directions, but
happily the fatalities are few.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-22
OUTLOOK sI.AcKER THAN EvnR.

NEW YORK. Dec. sl,--A dispatch to
the World from London says;
Milnight--The general outlook in
South Africa IS regarded as blacker
than at any time before or since the
Boer war began.
Persistent reports are circulating In
the political clubs o. a widespread ~
bellion in cape Colony. This is believed
to be the cause OF Lord Sallsbury's
gloomy speech on Tuesday.
The situation is regarded with deep
alarm. as II is feared that Lord Kiteh-
ener's supplies are In danger Of being
Gu, OF. Lord Kitchener is said to have
sent dispatch demanding $1,000 more
mounted men TO add to the security NJ
British positions In South Africa. No
practical scheme for providing these re-
Inducements has yet been framed by
the war office.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-22
Two MEN DROWNED

CAPE HENRY. Va. Dec. sl.--A re-
tort was received from Damneck life
saving station, eight miles south OF here,
today that the heavy storm prevailing
has blown ashore the schooner Jennie
Hall, Captain Lamson. bound from
Trinidad to Baltimore. laden with as
phalt The captain and one OF the crew
have been drowned and the vessel is
being pounded to pieces.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-22
EsTERHAzY IN EXTREM1TrEs.
French Count and Major without
Friends or Food.

PARIS. Dec. 2i.-MajOr Count Walln
Esterhazy. who flgured 80 prominently
In the Dreyfus case has sunk into Ut
ter misery. His divorced wife's suit
against her mother. the Marquis. De
Betancourt. for an allowance on the
ground that she Is In profound dis.
tress and unable TO support or educate
her young daughters has brought forth
the following letter written BY the major
to his wife:
Il have been unable to write to my
children recently not having the mooney
to buy a postage stamp. am at the
last extremity OF strength. courngs ana
resources. have not eaten for two
days until this morning In the work
house have no clothes. am shIyering
with cold and am compelled to warm
myself by entering churches and mu-
seums. Everyone viii say this Is con-
fession OF guilt. but you can say I am
killing myself jecause. after having
struggled to the utmost OF my courage.
my voice is stihed by my prosecutors.
Without bread. home or clothing
shall die OF privatlons OF all kinds un-
less revolver bullet puts everything
in good order. Kiss my children. Tell
them | adore them and II a frightful
fatality has precipitated me into an
abyss. II die the victim Of human cow
ardlce. | never committed the crime
whereof I am accused by the scoundrels
in order to save themselves"
Esterhazy's letter Is dated from Lon
don.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-22
Many Wrecks Caused by Fearful
Gales With Slight Loss Of Life.
CHARLES D. LANE IN PERIL
Sound Steamer Flies Distress Signals -Guu.
boat Annapolis Ashore - Atlantic
Coast StrewH With Wrecks
Of All Klads.

PORT TOWNSEND. Dec. sl.-The
steamer Forester. just arrived from
Cape Flattery. reports sighting steam
er this morning between Flattery rock
and Tatoosh island, flying signals OF
distress.
The captain OF the Forester was un-
able to make out the name Of the
steamer as a fearful gale was blowing.
The description he gives OF the steam
ship indicates that the distressed vessel
is the Charles d. Lane, which, sailed
from here Tuesday evening with one
million feet Of lumber.
The vessel is in a dangerous position
and il the wind continues she is la
bic to go on the rocks and become
total loss with all on board. Further
particulars are not obtainahle tonight.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-22
SITUATION MORE SERIOUS.

CAPE TOWN, Dec, 2i.-The situation
in the northern districts OF Cape Colony
is more serious, Fully two thousand
Beers have invaded that section. Grave
fears are entertained tina, Dutch SYM
pathizers viii join the rebellion and that
this will spread.
Although there is no fear as to the
ultimate result. the lack OF sufficient
number Of mounted troops Is felt by
the British. The enormous waste OF
horses in South Africa was never my
appreciated until now.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-22
EDMUND MAY RE SAVED,
ship Bound for Astoria Not Total
Wreck.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dee si.-La,cst
advlces received by the Merchants Ex.
change In regard TO the grounding OF
the merchant ship Edmund ON the beach
u mile south ot Santa RosalIa on No
vember sS are to thr effect that Cap
tain Gordon has hopes of saving her,
The Edmund has 1900 tons of sand
ballast, she was bound out Tor ore.
gon.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-22
ENGLAND ASKS HER
COLONIES FOR AID
CONTINUED from page OneJ

aanry galloped among the retreatlns
Beers using their revolvers and the
butt ends OF their litles with great ef.
feet.
An incident OF the fight was the gal.
looping OF a British ammunitlon wagon
righ, through the scattered Beers, the
gunners using their revolvers freely,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-22
ANOTHER KURD UPRISING.
General Osman Pssha to Lead a Re-
bellion Against Turkey.

LONDON. Dec. 2L-General Osman
Pasha, who led the Kurd uprising in
1878, told a representative Of the Daily
Mail yesterday that he would leave
London today friday to head another
rising to free Kurdistan from Turkish
rule.
I hope for English sympathy" he
said, If not for more material sup
port, in the struggle against the deg
potic Turks who, dominated by Russia,
have compelled the brave, wsrlike
Kurds to act the part Of assassins to-
ward their brother Armenians."
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-22
AILsWALp ASHORE.

QUEENSTOWN. Dec. 21.-The steam
er reported from Skibberen to be ashore
is the Ailswald. Captain Bovy. which
sailed from Penarth, December 10. for
Bermuda. The vessel is a freight
steamer and was built at West Hartle-
pool in 1894 she registers 1881 tons
net and is S14 feet long. has beam Of
40 feet. inches. and is 81 feet deep.
She halls from Newcastle on Tyne and
is owned by Lunn & MacCoy.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-22
CHIEF MARSHAL CHOSEN.
General Francis V. Greene VIII Head
Inaugural Parade.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2l.- Senator
Hanna, chairman Of the Republican ma
tional committee. has appointed Cen
eral Francis V. Greene. OF New York,
to be chief marshal Of the inaugural
parade on March 4th next
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-22

steamer reported last night as ashore
on Elbow reef, ss miles south OF Miami,
is said TO be the Mound Oswald. she
Is coal laden. and Is being discharged
by wreckers. She probably win be
saved. There are number OF small
wrecks reported nearby
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-22
BIG FIRE IN CANADA
Largest Furniture Factory in the DO.
minlon Destroyed.

HANOVER. Ont. Dec. 2i.--Thc Kne-
chel company's furniture factory. the
largest furniture factory In Canada.
has been burned. The FIRE spread TO ad.
Joining buildings, causing loss OF
S2i5.O00.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-22
ANOTHER RUSSIAN LOAN,
Bank Seeks Money n New York Tor Re
building Railway.

LONDON. Dee Il Tile Russ AN bank.
according to q dispatch from ST. Fct.
ersburg to the Daily Express, Is cndcav.
orlng 10 raise loan IN New York FOR
rebuilding N, Manchurlan railway
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-22

BERLIN. Dee. "a -S'ernbcrg. the mil.
llonairc banker who has been on trial
here Tor a long time. was found gull
ty today or uunamcable lmmoralltles
ana was sentenced to two and half
years imprisonment with loss OF cltl.
zenshlp FOR i've years,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-22
GuNpoAr ANNApoLIs ASHORE.

NORFOLK. Va. Dec. 2l.-The gun
boat Annapolis went ashore last night
at the mouth OF the Western branch.
very near the Red Can Buoy. Her crew
had raised her anchor and were about
to put out another when the strong
tide carried her aground. The tugs Nc
Cauley and Katie now have lines on her.
and are endeavoring TO pull her OF.
II is not believed she Will be much
damaged. The c. & o. steamer Rapi-
dan. which was grounded. has been
floated.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-22
SEVERE STORM IN v1RGINIA.

NORFOLK. Va. Dec. A.-A severe
storm prevails today on the coast be-
tween Capes Hatteras and Henry. The
wind is blowing 40 miles an hour and
is increasing hourly All the small craft
have sought shelter.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-22
FAILURES FoR THE WEEK.

NEW YORK. Dee. 2i-Dun's Review
tomorrow VIII say;
The failures FOR the week were 295
In the United States against go last
year and IS In Canada against 20 last
wear
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BIG SCHOONER ASHORE

PHILADELPHIA. Dec. 21.-A big un-
known schooner is reported ashore on
Hen and Chicken shoal, just below
Cape Henlopen. The wind is so fierce
that the lifesavers are unable to send
any assistance to the crew.
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STEAMER ON FLORIDA COAST.
MIAMI. Dec. 31.--The large English
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MLLtoNAlnE sENrENcEp.

German Banker WIN Co TO Prison Re-
cause of unuamcablr lmmorail,icS
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LIVERPOOL, Dec Wheat. March
s.. hd.
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WHEAT MARKET.

PORTLAND. Dec. 2i.-wheat. wAlla
Walla, Ia5ih bluestem, 81.
SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 2i.-whcat,
May. lO3t; cash. 96h.
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CHICAGO Dec. 2i-Wheat. May,
opening, 75q73h closing. 73g73M.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-06-14

wheeling VS.. Dayton. June II, Is. 10.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-06-14
AN INJUNCTION GRANTED
Restraining the Grading of Jacquet
Street In KirlxwOOd.
The Action is in Favor of william
Alexander, of That TOwn-Other
News Items of Interest Concerning
Bridgeport People and Affairs.

An injunction granted in Judge Hol-
lingworth's court was served on Mayor
Neininger and the contractors who are
grading Jacquet street in Kirkwood,
restraining them from continuing with
the work. The notice names the vii
lage of Bridgeport, Frank Archer, John
Davis, William J. Berry and Henry
Koehnline as defendants, and William
Alexander as the complainant.
Mr.. Alexander lives on Jacquet
street. Yesterday morning the con-
tractors began grading the street and
resetting the curb. preparatory to paw
ing. Mr.. Alexander prayed for an in
junction on the ground that the pro-
posed improvement to the street would
prove damaging to his property. The
injunction prevents all grading outside
the original elevation of the street.
Other residents in that section declared
themselves perfectly satisfied with the
proposed elevation.
An effort was made to see City Solic-
flor Mckee, and ascertain if possible
what would be done about the matter,
but he could not be found. 1t is