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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-10
AIMED AT THE CHICAGO CANAL.
Mr.. BnrthoIdfs Hill TO Investigate
the Pollution of Rivers,

Representative Bartholdt's bill TO author
ize the appointment OF a commission TO in
yestigate the question Of the pollution OF
rivers flowing from one State TO another.
was taken under consideration Yesterday
by the House Committee on Interstate and
Foreign Commerce.
Mr. Bartholdt made an argument before
the committee in support Of the bill, and
set forth that the subject was one which
was not ordinarily within the province Of
State boards Of health.
Representative Mann Of Illinois urged
that the consideration of the bill should be
postponed until future meeting Mr.
Hepburn. Chairman Of the committee.
urged that the bill should be given imme-
date consideration.
Mr.. Mann insisted that the bill was di-
rected mainly against the Chicago drain
age canal. as the citizens OF St, Louis
feared that that canal would pollute the
Mississippi River
Representative Joy Of Missouri denied
this. Although it was said that the bill
will be favorably reported TO the House
yet further action was delayed until the
next meeting Of the committee. which will
be held on Friday Of next week
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A SUBSIDY WANTED.
Officers OF a Cable Company Oppose
Government Line


At hearing before the House Committee
on Interstate and Foreign Commerce yes
to-day. President Scrymser and Vice Presj-
dent Baylies. of the South american Cable
Company and the Pacific Gable COMPANY,
/ appeared against the bill foi a Government
cable 10 Hawaii Japan and Manila. and in
favor of Government subsidy for private
cable. They asked for 100000 j year for
twenty years, sum sufficient, according
TO Representative Corliss. author of a
Government cable bill, tc lay the cable
Mr.. Scrymser argued that the Government
would no mere be permitted to lana a cable
in Japan than he would be allowed TO walk
10 the Treasury and help himself.
Representative Coriss expressed surprise
at his professed ability to accomplish more
than the President of the United States,
and pointed out that permission had been
granted for British and German cables
Scrymser replied that the otht cables were
private enterprises, aided by their govern
ments for commercial purposes Arguing
from the statistics of the South American
trade, Mr.. Scrymser sought TO demonstrate
that most of the business would be done by
British firms, and it would be unjust to tax
the American people s25. 900, 600 for the ben
eft of the few American firms who would
use the cable. He said there was an ex-
aggerated idea of the Oriental trade and
Its possibilities, and the trade of South
America offered greater opportunities
W. S. Thurber, of New York, also ap-
peared in favor of private cable enter
prise.
The committee then took up the subject
of the Chicago drainage canal in connection
with the bill introduced by Representative
Bartholdt providing foI scientific COM
mission 10 investigate the pollution of wa
ter supplies when the people of more than
one State are affected. After considerable
debate between Representatives Joy Of st,
Louis and Mann Of Chicago, the committee
agreed to postpone the further considera-
tion OF the bill until Friday of next week i
Next Friday representatives of the new /
Panama Canal Company will be heard.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-10
A CLAIM OF JURISDICTION.
The SenPte Naval Committee Will
Consider Submarine Gable Bills.

The SenPte Naval Committee VIII
Consider Submarine Gable Bills.
The regular meeting OF the Senate Com
mittee on Naval Affairs was held yesterday
and the ,bject of submarine cables 10
connect West India and Pacific possessions
with the mainland and with each other
was brought up for discussion. Five sep
arate bills have been introduced in the
Senate relating to this subject, and they
have been referred 10 four separate COM
Affairs. Naval Affairs
Commerce. and Relations with Cuba.
The decision reached by the Committee
on Naval Affairs was that the subject OF
cables comes under its jurisdiction, and
were made for hearing rep
resentatiyes of the War and he Navy
Departments upon the matter at the Tegu-
lar meeting next Tuesday. Another sub
ject that will be discussed at that meeting
will be the offers by representatives of
corpoI ations which propose to instruct
and operate cables under charters from
Congress. Several of these representa-
tives will be present at the meeting. and
will explain the intentions and desires of
The corporations represented by them.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-10
THE ROBERTS CASE.
At Least Two Reports 10 BE SUBJ
mitted 10 The Honse.

The Roberts Committee will meet today
at ten O'Clock and give a hearing to for
mer Secretary Carlisle, should that gentle
man desire 10 make an argument on the le-
gality OF Roberts naturalization. If Mr..
Carlisle does not appear or send written
argument the committee will then begin
work on the report.
II was said last night that at least two
and possibly three reports in the case will
be made 10 the House.
II is believed that MIR. Littleheld and per-
haps Mr.. Morris may sign the minority re-
port. However, the impression prevails
that despite any minority report, the House
will reaItirm its action and refuse 10 swear
in Mr. Roberts.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-10
The Hawaiian Government Bill.

The House Committee on the Territories
yesterday agreed 10 make the first order of
business the bill providing civil govern
ment for Hawaii and set next Mon
day for a hearing on the bill. Gen
eral Hartwell, of Hawaii and Repre-
sentative Hit. member fthe Hawa-
iian Commission, who framed the bill,
and others will probably be heard. The
Alaskan bill will next be considered, and
the bills for Statehood Of Arizona. New
Mexico, and Oklahoma will be taken up
later in the session.
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lowed by Mr.. Hoar in brief reply, which
is referred TO in another column.
The Census bill was then taken up by
Mr.. Carter. member of the Census Com
mittee, and various minor points in IL
were explained and argued upon by
Messrs Cullom. Hale, Chandler. and Tel
Ter. The bill was not disposed of how
ever. and owing to the absence of a
quorum it was laid aside, and lat o'clock
and 10 minutest the Senate adjourned until
to-day
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-10
The ship Subsidy RiiI.

+. The House Committee on Merchant Ma
rine and Fisheries yesterday agreed to be-
gin consideration of the Hanna-Payne Ship
ping bill at once. President Griscom. OF
the international Navigation Company. will
be heard this morning
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The Committee on Military Affairs yes
terday ordered favorable report on the
bill introduced by Mr. Rixey to set apaI ).
a portion of the Arlington estate for ex-
perimental agricultural purposes, to be un-
der the jurisdiction Of the Secretary Of Ag-
riculture
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-10

ID. T. Sample, President Of Samples install.
ment Company, Washington, Pa. wIites: For
cdies and treatment by specialists only gave me
temporary relief until was induced 10 use Pr
Agnew's Catarrhal Powder. IL gave almost m
slant relief and has proved the one good thing
IN my case. Sid by F. S. Williams. Ninth
aud f Streets EdmoDds & Williams. Third and
Pennsylvania AYenuc.-32 - Sc
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-10
The Funeral of Captain Taylor.

The arrangements for the funeral OF
Capt Charles w. Taylor. veteran soldier
who died at the Providence Hospital yes
terday, will be announced today. Captain
Taylor was a member OF Company VI, First
Maine Cavalry, and served with distinction
during the Civil War. being brevetted a
major and lieutenant colonel. He has been
a member Of John A. Rawlns Post, G. A.
r., Department OF the Potomac since 1867.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-10
ST Black Silk Velvet, SOC.

The numerous uses to which back
velvet can be put makes II one OF the
most popular fabrics of the day. We
anticipated that this season the demand
for them would be greater than ever.
and have provided so well to meet
your wants that we are enabled 20
dffer you really high-gra velvet
at almost half the price asked for same
quality elsewhere. We tender you I'm
ported Black Silk Velvet of extra heavy
woven pile, soft. lustrous finish; SGC
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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-10

present situation that peace should be es-
tablished, It is for the tranquility of the
archipelago forever. 1t is for an orderly
government for the Filipinos for all the
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-10
75c Serge, SIC.

Navy Blue and Black Serge. extra
heavy twilled, yard and half &c
vide. worth 15c, for. .......... ~
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-10
49c Silk Surai1s, 20c.

Double warp, all-silk Surah In such
pretty shades as light blue. orange
rose. lemon. Nile. brown, scarlet. grey,
violet. serpent, and cream. also zoe
black. Uusual 49c quality. -
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-10
DC French FlannelS, ACC.

Dame Fashion DEGREES that French
Flannel is the" thing this season. For
ONE at least she shows wisdom. for no
other fabric gives more artistic effects
than can be produced from this COM
paratively inexpensive material; saying
but little for the comfort as well as the
elegance. We offer you a bigh-grade
French Flannel IN such desirable
shades as hello. French blue. cadet,
automobile, garnet. pink. light blue.
cream, lavender, grey. and white.
Sold all over town at 59c and i0C
Soc Here
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-10
MIR. H0AR'S RESOLUTION
Tie Venerable Senator Still Harp
ing on Aguinaldo.
He Wants All the Information the
President Has Concerning Commu-
nfcntions 10 or From the Filipino
Observation-Disclosures. sewcII Objects
TO the Printing of Document.

At the opening of the Senate yesterday
Mr.. Hoar asked for immediate considera-
ton of the following resolution. which, on
objection by Mr.. Spooner. went over:
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Eject of American Opposition.

''Mr. President. reluctantly and only
from sense OF duty. am forced to say
that American opposition to the war has
been the chief factor in prolonging it. Had
Aguinaldo not understood that in America,
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-10-10
CABINET CONSIDERED
CHINESE SITUATION.
Was I'm Session Two and One-HaIf
Hours and Discussed Little

WASHINGTON. Oct. s.--rhe cabinet
meeting today. which occupied about
cnssion of the Chinese question.
Special consideration was given 10
the French note. and It is understood
that a more or less definite conclusion
was reached as TO the nature Of the reply
which Will be made by this government,
but IL has not yet been put In diplomatic
FORM Its purport viii not be made public
1t developed today that Mr. Conger in
compliance with suggestion from Sec
rotary Hay. had submitted to the state
os 1n,rs u.s. OF ten or twelve names
n the Boxer movement against the for
eigners, and In a great measure were
responsible for the assaults on the lega-
ger believes, should be Included with
Prince Tuan and others in any punish
ments which are to be inflicted upon
these these who took a prominent part in the
Peking outrages. II is not unlikely that
the position OF this government in regard
70 the punishment Of these officials wiz
be stated in reply TO the French note.
Neither automatically nor from a mill
tary point of view has there been any
change in the Chinese situation since tho
reception of the French note. 1T Is con-
ceded that the failure OF the effort to
induce the Chinese court TO return to
Picking has done much to retard the peace
negotiations. although these are still poo
Sible IL the authority conferred upon LII
Hung Chang and Prince Ching is suft
cient.
Gen. Chaffee continues TO execute the
programme for the withdrawal OF the
military force already outlined and he
will have all his men except the legation
guard outside OF China in a fortnight.
The American troops will take no fur.
lions in China until they are attacked.
which Is not believed TO be probable. The
officials discredh the Russian admiral's
report that they participated In the tax.
ing of Shanhaikwan, as the sense OF
Gen. Chaffee's orders was directly cor
trary to such participation.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-10-10
ENGLAND SLOW TO ANSWER
All other Powers Have Responded to
Germany's second China
MITE.

BERLIN. Oct. O. - 1t was ascertained
at the German foreign Office today by the
correspondent Of the Associated Press,
that all the powers have agreed to the
proposals of the second German note.
with the exception of Great Britain.
from whom no answer has yet been re-
ceived TO either the first or second notes
of Germany. The foreign ONCE. however,
expects Great Britain's adherence to the
second note, and still looks for reply
to the first.
With reference TO the statement cabled
from America that Great Britain has act
ed as mediator in effecting an understand
ing between Germany and the United
States. q high foreign office official said
that nothing was oficially known regard
Ing such a service, II II had been rem
dered. and that as a matter Of fact, there
was no necessity whatever for a mediat-
or. The latter statement was corrobo-
rated by the British ambassador. Sir
Frank Lascelles, and by the United States
charge d'affaires John B. Jackson.
No news from Field Marshal Count Won
waidersee has been received has been re-
ceived at the foreign ONCE since the an
nouncement that he had taken charge.
II is taken for granted that the details OF
organisation are absorbing his attention
Private dispatches say that the Ger
mans occupy the palace OF the empress.
in Picking. and that German reinforce
ments consisting of two battaltons. two
guns and cavalry under Lieut. Col. Har-i
have arrived at Picking Trom Tfentsin.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-10-10
CHARTERS TO BE REPEALED.
Michigan Railroads VIII Anticipate
work of the state Leais-
lature.

DETROIT, Oct. s.--The special session
of the state legislature. called last FRI
day by Gov. Pingree win meet in Lansing
tomorrow at noon. The session is called
for the purpose OF considering joint res
ofution authorizing submission to the peo-
pie 81 q constitutional amendment permit
ting the taxing OF railroads and other cor
f,orations on the actual cash value OF
their property instead % on their earn
inxs as AZ present and 10 consider The
repe aiIng n the special charters held by
the Michigan Central. Lake shore and
Grand Trunk railroads In Michigan.
That the special charters viii be re-
pealed Is almost a certainty. as tbs Mich
tran Central agreed today, after a con-
ference with the special committee APP
pointed by the last legislature for the pur-
pose 20 submit 10 the repeal ~ their char
ter under certain conditions The other
two roads have already intirnnted that
they Will 40 as the Michigan Central does
py the agreement reached today the
rAads will be allowed six nonths 10 reor-
e4nlse under che general railroad law -
the state after tbs repeal ~ their char
tiers ami the legislature will pass q law
axtne scrne court % competent 5nrisiic-
ton as the srhiter % damages 20 be
awarded shen
fnssnuch as fhe state platforms Of both
PARTIES pledge thcm % tax reform ieglsla-
ttniL II = expected that the ioint resoiu-
tlen viii b passed and the legislature
adjourn lH a very short time.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-10-10
GIANT LINER OCEANIC
HAD NARROW ESCAPE.
while Approa ching the Const of Ire
land She Rnn Near the
breakers.

Breakers.
NEW YORK, Oct "A special cable
dispatch from Queenstown TO the Evening
World says;
The giant White star liner Oceanic.
which arrived here today. had a narrow
escape from shipwreck OF the coast OF
ireland. While approaching the coast
and trying TO pick up the Fastnet Light,
what appeared to be fog bank suddenly
lifted and showed land dead ahead. The
breakers could be plainly seen crashing
on the rocks ana the vessel touched tot-
tom. but Capt. Cameron Immediately
stopped his engines, reversed them and
backed into deep water without the
steamship being injured. 1t was only
owing to care that a terrible disaster was
averted. The Oceanic was going slowly
on account OF the fog and trying to pick
up the land. II was o'clock In The
morning. when the fog lifted and showed
the land right ahead The stopping OF
the engines shook up and awakened
everybody.
Half a minute after the engines were
stopped, she struck with grinding graf
ing noise. She then quickly swung clear.
Tranquil and confident in the skill OF the
captain the women passengers In HE
saloon behaved admirably, showing the
greatest GOODNESS in the presence of
danger.
The water-tight compartments we've
closed within two minutes on Capt. Cam
eron's order as soon as danger was per-
ceived The lifabo4.s were cleared away
ready for lowering with the precision OF
clockwork and the crew were at quarters
at once.
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LIMIT IS REACHED
BY OPERATORS.
Continued from Page One

crease in wages made by the companies
may not last long. and that when the men
are back at work for a while and the mar
ket is pretty well supplied the operators
may reduce wages TO the old figures. IL is
only fair 10 say. however. that not all OF
the mine workers are of this opinion.
There Is a strong sentiment prevailing
that the companies are sincere and that
the increase in wages will be permanent.
In making the advance in wages the
operators did not act I'm concert. but as
individuals, so that If the convention In
sists upon a definite understanding with
the mine owners week may elapse be-
fore the views OF the operators can be had.
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NM. BRYAN CORRECTED.
He Has Be~p Lsboring Under Mis-
apurehension ns to Fncts.


WASHINGTON. Oct. o--Acting secre-
fary Melkeijohn, OF the war department.
has sent the following letter TO Hon. W.
washington. oct 6. 1900.
Dear Sir; In the press reports yes
terday OF your address AZ Upton, mo,
In which Won referred to the overthrow
" human slavery IN the United States
resulting from the success OF the armies
Of the Union. yoa ARE also reported as
saying I'm that connection:
I'VE fought then for the adoption OF
constitutional amendment that provided
that no man could own slave, and yet
before the Philippine war Is ended we
have the Suiu treaty, which recognizes
slavery
Permit ms to invite your attention TO
the following extract frors the letter q
the secretary OF war 20 Mat Gen. y. ,.
Otis, commanding the United States forces
p. lsss;
ypn that the agreement signed August
20 1890. between Brig Gen John G. Bates.
representing the United States OF the one
part, the sultan Of Jolo, the dato Rajah
Muda. the dato Maftik. the dato calbi
and the dato Joakanin. OF the other part,
action OF congress provided for In the
clause OF the treaty OF peace between the
United States and Spain. which provides
The civil rights and the political status
OF the native inhabitants of the terri
tory hereby ceded to the United States.
shall he determined by congress- and with
the understanding thar the reservation,
which should be distinctly communicated
10 the sultan OF Joio, that this agree
ment II not 10 be deemed in any way
70 authorize or give the consent OF the
United States 10 the existence OF slavery
IN the sulu archipelago, n thing which II
made impossible ny the thirteenth amend
msnt 70 the constitution Of the United
States.
IT II probably unnecessary to call
your attention TO the fact that in the alb
eence Of the approval of the president It
IL Impossible for us to have the Zulu
treaty or any other treaty. Very re-
spectfuly. 20. -. MEIKEIJOHN
ITO Hon W. j. Bryan"
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Murder M,.tery cfeared To.

nASyfgI.s3 III Oct TIE confession
- W Keller UsA Vas Frcsnfif exc
fugeA tn Oklahoma 80 ~ eject that hA
hAA murdered seven pcrsNns among tNrra
. man At Mausfaie shfs eouaiy. prens,
ises 70 clear ~ ihe mystery % a murder
committed hare tWenfy-seyan years ago
The usnrAcr rear Msns8Aie az ~ the
present Eav q knawn as "the mystery 81
Inc sniae r. 1874 the body 80 Bernard
wgsiADssei gas discovered IN an AhAa~
Samea mine
WsstAassel who haa heea fea9sa.
aat in he Frukslsn army. was ssmiglne
aar the priesthood The object % thr
murder was robbery.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-10-10
ELECTIONS in CANADA.
Parliament Dissolved and New Nem-
hers to he Chosen Throughout
the Dominion.

VANCOUVER. ~ c., Oct. Am extra
day dlssolvng the Dominion parliament
and fixing the date for the general cleo
ttnns Nominations Throughout, canada
and polling on November The am
nouncement % the dissolution Of parlia-
ment Is received with satisfaction by
both political parties throughout the cnun-
try. The election has been anticipated
and much preliminary campaigning has
already been done.
There are ia seats In the house Of
commons. ana the present Liberal govern
msnt. ~ which Sir Wiifrid Ianrier r.
premier has a majority OF sixty members
tn parliament The Conservative or OPP
position party Is making It's camnaicn
under the leadership Of the venerable Sir
Charles Topper. who Is 50 years OF age.
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DESTROYED ny FIRE.
idaho soldiers Home Durnea and
One life Lost.

Rnisr Idaho oct s-The idaho SOL
diers' home was destroyed ny fre tonight.
The Gre WAS caused By defective Gne
over the Kitchen,
Il was about o'clock when u was
found the htiaing was On nFs An at
tempt was mad. - conquer the Names
wtth hucksts hus sn appeal was soon sent
10 she tnwn for an. Tire home "a a mite
ard a half from the efty limits ara whsn
the enssre arrived n was so0 tote 10
save TIE eundins The loss y aNoni
So 90
There were so inmates No one was tn
farat The oit men VIII ~ housed Ia
buildings tn town some beinG taken 20
ths state house. The home was erected
81 fXf
(; - found that one inmate % the
home loss his rfe=R man named Thomas
HAYES lie srpskrt 20 have been sHffo-
Gated IN Ms rauns Ire hntiiinR Gas not
entirely rnarNcaf
TNs lower faNr - the west wing was
not burned ard tkg sacnad reer only
p4rtiaiiy' The Insurance = abaa' se0sa
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Ms. stevenson. speeches.

WHEELING W Va Oct e--Adiat r.
Stevenson arrived ia Wheeling this usarn-
tins and AZ o'clock addressed a crowd az
people from bis special car platform. lie
SAID.
This u contest % profound interest.
" Is Impossible a. touch now On all the
issues ~ the campaign We are threat
ened With a great trust evil which has
friVnn our ypung men out ~ employment
and prevented ihar frnm usine their cap
ifsi their trRiss We are also threat
rnsd Niy fFiende With q continuance ~ a
war thar 4 absolutely unjuatsaea upaH
fnytaway rAnpie, directly n conflict
with the prinelrirs ~ cur government
such mon ~ toll ven there are ne trasfs
toll SNn thsse u ne war In the Fhiiin-
pinas
Mr stevenson also epcke tcAay ~ Zen.
WeeJ NoupdsViiic. New Martia~vitie SIS
feraFiiis MeNeFsy end lArkrrxtuFw