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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-02

which those Of us, who have studied
the Far East and the Philippines on
the ground IN times. both Of peace
aud war, cannot support without be-
Ing guilty Of gross moral qualification
II any one would suggest, Tor instance,
that I have shaped my Views to gain
favor With the administration, would
point AZ incOntrOveftible evidence 10
the contrary 10 my reports for the
last six gears. IN which I humbiy ham
mered and hammered away. as any
United States minister familiar with
the situation would have done. 10
awaken American appreciation OF the
Asiatic opportunity. Moreover, before
/ ever dreamed that we would occupy
the Philippines / described them, af-
ter travelling from Aparri In Luzon
10 ZambOanga in MindinaO, In times
Of peace, as the richest undevelOped
portion OF Eastern Asia and, In the
hands Of a progressive power, the pos
sible commercial, political, and STRAIT
egical, as well as natural geographical
center OF that mighty coast line that
winds In and out with few breaks from
Melbourne. In Australia, to Vladivos-
took. In Siberia. My views, In other
words, on the Philippines. China, Siam,
Japan. and our policy towards them
are the inevitable conclusions OF long
careful study, and any other Oregonian
vi no had Oeen similarly placed would
feel as deeply as | do the overwhelm-
Ing necessity Of improving every legi-
innate opportunity 10 the fullest ex-
tent The fact that my name has
been mentioned In connection with the
proposed Asiatic commission has not
prejudiced my views because they
were openly stated before such com
mission was even suggested, and every
one In Washington knows that / have
sought no favor whatever from this
administration. The suggestion Of my
name for the commission has come
from the business interests exclusive
". and has 90 political bearing.
AMERICA TO BE FIRST OR LAST.
God knows that If the United States
falters In the present crisis, We shall
be laggards until ms-day. II we halt,
every European country will forge cor
respondingly ahead. II Oregon sets the
pac in faltering and halting it may lead
the whole country to waver when the
question is squarely before 1t whether
we shall become the supreme moral and
material influence in the Pacific or for
ever trail along behind Great Britain.
Russia, Germany, France and even
Japan. II suppression Of the Philip
pine insurrection costs US millions, the
sum is small compared to the i'm
measurable cost OF a future war to re-
gain the prestige and commerce in the
Pacific which we would now lose by
Withdrawing our flag and forces from
the Philippines. JOHN BARRETT
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-02

CITY OF MEXICO. June LEI Cor
REQ Espanol, the organ of the Spanish
colony here. says regarding England's
policy Of annexing the Boer republics:
Poor Beers. The world has ap-
Dlauded your heroism, but has not
moved a finger to prevent the spoia
tion Of which you are the victims, The
nineteenth century goes out dishonor-
able"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-02
CHINESE ARE SHORT OF FOOD.
Demand Made Upon Citizens Of San
Francisco to Feed the People
in Quarantine

SAN FRANCISCO. June LIN re-
sponse to communication from the
attorneys OF the Chinese Six Companies
stating that the quarantine now being
maintained. is causing great destitu-
tion among the Chinese. most of whom
are dependent on their daily labor for
their support. the board Of health has
asked the representatives Of the conf
panies to submit an estimate Of the
daily supply Of food necessary for in
dlgent persons in Chinatown. which es-
innate will be presented to the board
OF supervisors for action.
An autopsy. at which the Chinese
will be represented, will be held in ev-
cry suspicious case Of death in China
town. Efforts will be made to secure
detention stations on the islands in the
bay with accommodations for 1000 per-
sons.
Consul General Ho Yo states posi-
lively that the Chinese will never sub
nit to the Haffkine treatment. He
says that the prices of food have risen
25 percent since the quarantine was
declared and adds that if they are not
fed by the city, resort will be had to
the courts. He complains that the
Chinese quarter is without police pro-
lection and says that highbinder out
RACES may be resumed.
In fact. there was murder within
the lines last night, Wong Jueng,
a gambler. being shot by an unknown
assassin.
The health authorities say there will
be no difficulty in taking the Federal
census If the enumerators will consent
to incubation.
Mayor Phelan opposes the project of
feeding the INDECENT Chinese, He says
their unclean habits have made the
quarantine necessary and they should
be provided for by the Six Companies.
The report that the steamers City of
Peking and Australia were denied
clean bills Of health is denied by Dep
uty Collector of the Port Farley.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-02
ANOTHER PORTLAND MYSTERY
Young Woman's Body Found With a
Bullet Through Her Heart.

PORTLAND. June Mrs. Naomi
Moss. better known as Miss Naomi
Clute, wife of Rily NJ. Moss, was shot
through the heart and killed near Will
lamette Heights Park between 10 and
IL o'clock last night. Suspicion rests
upon the woman's husband, and jeal-
ously is believed to have been the mo-
tive. officers are seeking Moss. but the
search thus far has been in vain. Mrs.
Moss was the daughter of Charles
Clute, well known in Portland. where
he has lived several years.
The conductor of a Washington
street car recalls having taken Mrs.
Moss and man who answers the de-
scription of her husband to the en-
trance of the park at about 10 o'clock
last evening. The couple left the car
and sat down ON a bench near at
hand. The car then started back down
town. A few moments later a woman's
screams for help. followed by two pis-
tol shots in quick succession were
heard. The police were notified and
thorough search of the park made, but
without avail. This morning the wo-
mans dead body was found.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-02

PHILADELPHIA. June L. The
North American has received the fol-
lowing cable message:
PRETORIA. May 29,-"In the dis
tress OF dire circumstances, the mes
sage from the school boys OF Phila-
delphia to President Kruger, delivered
this day, has the tone OF sympathy and
sorrow at the final misfortune which
Is about to wipe the South African re-
publlcs from the roll Of independent
nations. rather than encouragement to
a people fighting for llberty-the fight
has been fought and lost.
THE message to President Kruger
was delivered In the executive chamber
at the capitol. through the windows
Of which came the rumble of ox-carts
and the general confusion attendant
upon the evacuation OF the city by the
families Of the Beers. The British are
reported to be approaching.
There was an oppressive silence in
the chamber as the stern and venerable
president OF this doomed republic bent
forward to receive from Messenger
Jules Francis Smith the packet which
the boy had travelled 1900 miles to
deliver into his hands.
Caesar, Morlturl te Salutamus,"
quoted Secretary of State Reitz. as
the president accepted the message.
Then he added bitter epigram: ION
this occasion the message is reversed,
Caesar greets those about to die"
This reference TO the United States,
and the message Of sympathy from
America TO the president OF a dying
sister republic, profoundly moved ev-
eryone present. Tears glistened in the
presidents eyes as he took the packet
from the messengers hands. In pre-
sentlng the message, Smith made
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-02

CHICAGO. June LA special to the
Record from Lincoln. Neb.. says: Gov
ernor Poynter received a message from
Washington stating that the Boer en-
voys would visit Lincoln on their west
ern trip. AS soon as the expected ar
rival was made known, citizens com
mittee Immediately set to work on ar
rangements for receiving the ENJOYS.
1t is understood that the Beers are
coming 10 Lincoln, solely for the pur-
pose OF holding a personal interview
with Mr., Bryan in regard to Boer
national affairs They wish to ascer-
tain from Bryan what his action would
be as regards the national policy to-
ward the burghers should he be elect
ed president. Mr.. Bryan refuses to dis
cuss the expected visit and conference.
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NOT A PARTISAN ISSUE.

This is not an issue Of mere parti-
san politics; It is one which concerns
without reference to party fealty the
lasting prosperity Of our good common
wealth There are many OF us demo-
Gratis who would only be too glad to
support the democratic nominees If
they were not favorable to a policy
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-02
PRETORIA MAY NOT
HAVE BEEN TAKEN
Nothing From Roberts Concern.
Ing the Capture Of the City.
PHILADELPHIA'S MESSENGER
Delivers Ills Message 10 Kruger Just Before
the President Fless From The Capital
Proposition TO Bring the Beers
10 Colorado.
PHILADELPHIA'S MESSENGER

LONDON. June 2.-Lord Roberts
continues silent regarding Pretoria.
probably because he cannot wire Of
events from his own personal knowl-
edge. Lourcnco Marques. whore all
the news from the Boer side Is rehan-
died. cables that communication with
Pretoria In now suspended. Some
messages by courier have reached Lou
renco Marques hut none Of later
date than Wednesday. These assert
that the burghers are In state Of
panic and that Pretoria Is being con-
trolled by a vigilance committee.
Lourenco Marques again sends the
report that President Kruger has been
captured. The news dispatchs give
rise TO the suspicion that the citizens
committee at Pretoria may not have
been able 10 carry out their plans for
securing a peaceful entry OF Lord Rob-
crts and sparing the city the hor-
rors OF selge
The peace party appeared to be in the
ascendant, and as soon as President
Kruger and his cabinet left Pretoria
20 organize a new capital, the citizens
COMMITTEES persuaded the commandants
OF the forts 20 withdraw some Of the
troops from the deienses. perhaps with
view Of keeping order In the town.
II messages were sent to the British,
or II the British. being two hours
march from Pretoria on Wednesday,
entered at any time prior 10 Friday
noon. Lord Roberts would certainly
have telegraphed this fact, Hence, II
looks as though there was a Boer force
between Pretoria and johannesburg.
Boer soldiers. trekkIng back toward
Pretoria, some Of them fresh from the
fight with General Hamilton. would
have brought new element into the
situation and would probably overrule
the peace committee, taking direction
Of affairs out Of their hands.
II this has happened. the British
may as the Daily Chronicle says.
see some hard fighting" before the
British flag flies over Pretoria. for,
even II the Beers held only three forts
standing close together on the hill
south OF the town, they would be in
a position TO stand selge.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-02
KID mccoy WINS AGAIN.

NTW YORK, June 1.-Kid Mccoy
added another victory to his long nst
OF battle at the Broadway Athletic Club
tonight by defeating Jack Bonner. OF
Summit, Pennsylvania, in the thir-
teenth round Of what was to have been
a 25-round bout.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-02

CHICAGO. June LA special to the
Tribune from Denver. says. Governor
Thomas has given his endorsement to
a gigantic proposition. having for It's
object the bringing Of the defeated Bo-
era 70 the valley Of the Platte In Col
orado.
The Union Pacific Land Company
proposes 10 give million acres OF
land. TO be taken up under the Carey
land act. on the Julesburg and wyo-
ming divisions. There is 10 be no
charge for the gift and the company
win undertake to transport the Beers
TO Colorado, being repaid on the in
siallment plan. after the communities
are established and prosperous. f. G.
Wentland, agent OF the Union Pacific.
left for the cas-, last night, where he
viii meet the Boer ENJOYS and explain
In detail the PROPOSITION.
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NEW YORK. June la special to
the Tribune from London, says:
The war is closing with something
like an anti-climax, but with logical
consistency. johannesburg has been
occupied without a struggle and Pre-
toria either has been or will be taken
without a siege The last stage Of the
march between Bloemfontein and Pre-
toria has been hardly more than a
holiday promenade and President Kru-
gers prediction that the price would
''stagger humanity" has not been full
filled, A brigade of English prisoners
has virtually been released and the war
ends without the scenes OF carnage and
despairlng Dutch valor which have
been anticipated. London was dazed
by the suddenness of the collapse of the
Boer and the quietness and precision
with which General Roberts had work
ed out his purpose.
Flags were fluttering from house
tops, but there was no revel of public
rejoicing in the streets. The popular
enthusiasm was smothered by the an
tl-climax of the tame ending after an
eight months campaign filed with
stratling surprises and dramatic Incl
dents. Yet there was something logi-
cal In the coincidence which brought
Ian HamiltOn's column within n few
miles Of the zone of Jamesons surren-
der when that was likely to prove
the last battle of the war, was fought.
The campaign, so far as actual hos
tillties are concerned, has ended within
gunshot OF Jameson's final stand after
he had been beaten back from Krugers-
dorf.
The story Of these closing scenes is
incomplete, and there are missing links
Continued on Fourth Page.)
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-09-14

CENSUS FIGURES PADDED.
Explanation Of Why the Population OF
Lincoln, Neb., Showed such Rsduc-
tion from That Of 1890,

Lincoln, Neb., Sept. 1O.-The census
figures showing a decrease In LincOln's
population Of nearly 5000 caused lit
tie establishment here, as the people
were fOrewarned when the bulletin on
Omaha showed a tumble there Of
nearly 10000 The present figures Of
Lincoln are considered fairly accurate.
Those Of ten years ago were padded
almost 10000, as was almost every city
Of Importance in the old First con-
gressiOnal district. From 1890 to 1895
there was a steady decrease in POpula-
ton due to hard times IN Nebraska
crop failures. For the last five years
the growth has been marked. and the
city to-day has more people than ever
before
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-09-14
LOSSES IN CIVIL WAR.
OmciaI Records show That the Death Rate
Was the Target shown By Any
HIodern-TIms Record.

Washington, Sept. 12.-OHcial rec
ords show that the losses in some Of
the battles Of the civil war were pro-
POrtiOnately greater than any that
mark the pages Of history. At Bal
aBlava the Light brigade lost 113
killed and 134 wounded out of 673
men, which is SO per cent. Company
I, Of the Eighty-third Pennsylvania,
out Of a total of 1913 enlisted men, had
At killed at Gettysburg. The heaviest
regimental loss In the civil war on
either side was that Of the Twenty
sixth North Carolina at Gettysburg,
when Sc men were killed and 500
wounded out of a total of 500 men on
the battlefield. In this regiment one
company of 81 men lost twO-thirds
of its number by death and every man
was wounded.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-09-14
ONE MAsKAD RoBBER.
Held Up Burlington Train Near Hsiz5sr.
Neb., Wednesday 1Icrnine-seeures
$1,000 in Cash, and Jewslrv.

Denver, Col, Sept 12-West bo1n
passenger train No. 3, On the BuElin.1-
ton railway, which arrived IN Denver
at 40 o'clock this morning, was held
up five miles east of Haigler, Neb., At
l;4O o'clock by a lone masked robbsrs
who secured about 81, 900 in money, two
diamond rings, one diamond stud, three
gold watches and other articles sE
minor value, all the property Of passen-
gers No women passengers were mo-
Tested. The rObber, f1ourishinR his
revolver, made his way thrOughs the
car and forced his victims to hand
over their valuables, threatening So
shoot all who did not comply.
A good description OF the robber vas
secured and the Burlington officials az
once offered a reward Of 81 600 for his
capture and conviction. he IS about
five feet eight inches tall and weighs
about 100 pounds. He was dressed iu
blue overalIs, linen hat and striped
lacked. He is about 30 years old and
has brown hair.
Haigler, Neb-, is about 20 miles north
Of GOOdland, Kan, where the Hugo,
Col, train robbers were captured.
The robber boarded the train at Ben
klemen, 203 miles out of Denver, where
a stop was made to take water. After
the train left Benkleman he made his
way from the rear car into the Chicago
sleeper and there leveled a revolver ct
the porter and compelled him to start
through the car, drawing back the cur
tains from berths ". S. Tomlins on,
the brakeman, was forced to assist the
porter.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-09-14
CHINESE KILLED BABES.
Consul GOOdnOw Gives = List OF the EEis-
EiOnariss Who Were Murdered Also
Those Unaccounted For.

Shanghai, Sept. 12.-John Good
now, the United States consul gen
eral here, after inquiries in every pos
sible source, learns that the number
Of British and American missionaries
probably murdered during the upris-
ing in China has been %, while 10
others stationed in Chilli and Shan
81 provinces are unaccOunted for, and
there Is reason for the belief that
they have met the same fate. Of those
whose deaths have been absolutely
proven, p were Americans men,
8 women and chiIdren-and "a were
British-9 men, IS women and 10
children There is strong proof that
81 more were killed at Tai-Yuen. All
the natives from that place tell sub
stantially the same story Ten men,
Is women and seven children are
known to have been there. The list
of the missing numbers: Americans,
20 men, q women and 20 children;
British, Al men, 40 women and IS
children.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-09-14
MORE CENSUS BULLETINS.
Population OF Springfield. IL, L 34,159, a
Gain Of 9,I96-SOuth Bend, Ind, Has
5000, = Gain OF I4,1SO.

Washington, Sept. s.-The census
bureau announced that the pOpula-
ton of Portland, Ore, is 9O,426, as
against 46,3s5 in 1890. This is an in
crease of 44,O41, or 94.g5 per cent.
The population of South Bend, Ind,
is 5000, as against 21,S19 in 1890.
This is an increase Of 14,1SO, or 64.99
per cent.
The population OF Council Bluffs,
Ia, is 25,sO2, as against PLAZA in
1890. This is an increase Of 4,32s, or
2O15 per cent
The population of Joliet, Ill, is 3d.
40, as against 23,264 in 1890. This is
an increase Of 7,456, or 32.O5 per cent.
Washington, Sept 1.-THE census
bureau announces that the POpula
ton of Springfield, IL, is 34,159, as
against p, 1858 in 1890. This is an in
crease Of s,196, or 1854 per cent
The population of Atlanta, Ca, is
se,s72, as against 65,533 in 1890. This
is an increase of 24,339, or 37.15 per
cent.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-09-14

The flag Of the republic now floats over
the islands as an emblem OF rightful
sovereignty. VIII the republic stay and
dispense to the Inhabitants the BLESSINGS
OF liberty, education and free institu-
lions. or steal away, leaving them TO an
archy or imperialism The American
question is between Uuty and desertfon-
the American verdict VIII be for duty
and against desertiOns for the republic
against both anarchy and imperialism.
The country has been fully advised of
the purposes Of the United Stated in Chi
ma, and they viii be faithfully adhered
to as already defined The nation is
filled with gratitude that the little band.
among them many Of our own blood.
who for two months have been subjected
to privatiOns and peril by the attacks
Of pitiles hordes at the Chinese capital.
exhibiting supreme courage in the face
Of despair have been enabled by Gods
favor to greet their rescuers and ind
shelter under their own flag The peO-
pie. not alone OF this Iand, but Of other
lands, have watched and prayed through
the terrible stress ana prOtraCted agony
Of the helpless Sufferers in Pekin and
while at times the dark tidings seemed
to make all hope vain, the rescuers
never faltered in the heroic fuldllment
Of their noble task
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-09-14
MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH.


Kansas City, Sept. u.-Cattle-AIarzet
slow and lower; shipping and dressed
g 95GA 90; native cows, S2-65G475; native
feeders. S4O5d46O; native stOckers, SEQ
AS HOgs-Market steady to nc higher
at S3.50d44O. Sheep-Market steady TO
strong; sheep. S2-9Od3-50; lambs, $500
SO
Chicago, Sept. TL-Cattle-Good to
prime steers. S5.60d6.OO; stOckers and feed
ers, S3O0d4T5; Texas fed steers. S4Z5T5-99-
Hogs-Afxed and butchers, S51oU5-55-
Sheep-Good to choice wethers. $3.50
395: western sheep, $365d3-s5; native
lambs, S4SG575
St Louis. Sept u--Cattle-Native
steers, s365d6.O0; stOckers and feeders.
g 20G470; Texas and Indian steers &3297
46O HOgs-Packers, S5-31G545; butchers,
S5.35d5.5O. Sheep-Natfve mUttous, S3-T50
400; lambs, SA75d5-Z5.
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HIS POWERS ARE AMPLE.
Ii Hung Chang Authorized to Settle
Chinese Troubles.
His Government COnfeTs UnusuaI Honor
Upon Efm-Unfted States to Appoint
COMMUNICATION. Chafiee to Re
tire from PekIu.

Washington, Sept. 1.-THE Chinese
minister has received an imperial
edict comforting on Ii Hung Chang
extraordinary power for the complete
settlement Of the chinese trouble. 1t
gives. him authority to make any
terms according to his own discretion
without referring them to the en-
perOr- This is unusual authority and,
IL is claimed at the Chinese legation,
gives Ii Hung Chang credentials ade-
quate to meet all the objections here
tOfOre raised as TO his power to negO-
tate for peace. The edict is dated
two weeks ago, but is just forwarded
from Ii Hung Chang.
Il Means Early Withdrawal
p Washington, Sept. 1.-THE devel-
opments yesterday in the Chinese sit
uatiOn still point to a speedy with
drawal of the United States troops
from China. Gen. Chaffee has added
the weight Of his opinion to that al
ready entertained by many officials
here. 1t probably is significant that
the generals statement on this point
was given publicity by the admins
tratiOn.
Uncle sam to Stay In China
Seattle, Wash, Sept. 9.-The gov
eminent transport Goodwin, now at
Tacoma, is loading building lumber
for the troops in the orient. She viii
come to Seattle to complete her cargo
Of 100000 feet, taking also 600 doors
and 500 windows, and then viii sail
for Taku, China. The war depart
ment is to establish a cantOnment or
temporary post at Taku. This point
is the entry port of China, and all
supplies for American troops there
must pass through before delivery.
Local officers of the army believe that
this shipment of lumber indicates
that, regardless Of settlement of Chi
ness affairs or the continuance Of the
war, American troops are to be kept
in China for at least six months
To Name Commission
Washington, Sept. st seems to
be regarded as highly probable in
official circles that when the time ar
rives for the actual negotiations look
ing to a settlement with China, this
government win appoint commission
for that purpose, rather than place
the negotiations in the hands of a
sing A0 lHell ~ u0l' @AS ~ OH0 hume
zeal strength of such a commission,
the general impression seems to be
that it would not consist of more
than five members, more likely three,
and possibly of only two.
Radical Change in China's Future.
Shanghai, Sept. st is reported
that the American minister approves
inviting Ii Hung Chang to Pelin to
negotiate on behalf of China. Those
who know this vicerOy best regard
him as insincere, incapable and unre-
liable. In Pekin the government is
dead. 1t means either partition or
the maintaining of Independent pro-
vincial governments.