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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-06

Former Senator and Mrs. Davis left Sat
urday on their private car to spend the
next four weeks in travel among the re-
sorts Of Florida. They were accompanied
by their daughter Mrs. Elkins, and their
granddaughter. Katherine Elkins and
Katherine Brown
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-06

April l will witness a grand rush to
Cape Nome" said T. A. Loomis a Chicago
railroad man. at Wizards last night. Il
think 1t will be safe to say that at least
5000 people will leave Chicago for Alaska
on or about the first day Of April. Sk,eral
advance guards Of a few hundred each
left there last month, but the bulk of the
business will be done later Unlike the
crowd booking for the Klondlke. the Cape
Nome men are nearly all oId-timers who
have been through the mill before. MANY
of them are veterans of the Klondike cam.
paign and know what to expect. Chicago
is the rendezvous for the South and West
and all tickets are through to the Cape"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-06

Miss Perkins, of California, with Mrs
Smith Mcpherson and her niece, Miss
Early left last night for two weeks
trip to Florida.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-06

The marriage Of Miss n. Elizabeth SOM
erFille, daughter Of Mr.. aud Mrs James
". SomeTiile. to Mr.. William HYATT Nor
wood viii occur this evening at s O'Clock
at the family residence Of the bride. ls4s
Princeton Street. Only the family, out-of
town relatives. and a very few intimate
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-06
Special, SOC.

SOC Corset, made OF jean, extra
long waist, high bust, corded
vast band, sateen stripes, white
and drab; all sizes IS 10 30.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-06

Fred Frear. who, in time, might come
to be a fair understudy for Digby
Bell, and Edward Webb get some fun
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-06
LANSBURGH & BRO.
Washington's Favorite Store
Specials in
Muslin Underwear
and COrSetS.

Ladies Cambria and Muslin
Corset Covers; some square neck,
Others Y shaped; embroidery or
lace trimmed; all sizes.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-06
NntIonal-"The Belle of New York,

Quo Vadis?" next week.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-06

M. A. Low, an official of the Chicago.
Rock Island and Pacific Railroad is at the
Riggs from Omaha. Neb. He is in Wash
ington in the interest of the Free Homes
bill and held conference yesterday with
the friends OF the measure. 1t is expected
that it VIII be passed within the next ten
days
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-02-23
SECRETARY GAGE SAYS
MACRUM is AN ASS.
The Former CoHsurs Charges With
out Foundation. ard Made
Through spite.

ST. LOUIS. Feb. 2e-ISman J. Gaze,
secretary OF the treasury. arrived here
today TO speak before the Commercial
Club at its banquet tonight.
In an interview which appeared in the
Post Dispatch today Secretary Gage said
of the case OF ex-Consul Macrum and his
charges against the Engllg' government;
"'rhe administration thirA- ~ Macrum
exactly what every rcascr. man must
thinls-that he Is an ass. : s-ya convinced
that his charges are absolutely without
Foundation and have been made IN spite
TO enlharrass' the administration,
so far as a have been able TO ascertain
there Is not scinulla Of evidence 10 sup
port his charges / do not believe that
the officials OF the English gov rnment
violated tho secrecy OF our corDmunica-
tions to our credited representative. and
l think the investigation 20 be made will
show as much.
''Of course II Macrum can substantia,e
his charges 81 he can show documents
which viii prove that his mail was tam
pered with, that VIII Put the case In an
other light. if the Investigation should
reveal that state Of affairs. then the adj
ministration would demand an apology for
the indignity. But / do not believe there
is the slightest possibility Of such crisis
arising AS the case now stands. Macrum
is not troubling the administration. IL viii
not give him the slightest notice unless he
proves his charges"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-02-23
An Investigation WIN BE Had.

WASHINGTON. Feb. -. Representative
wheeloek today introduced a resolution In
structing the committee on foreign affairs
10 investigate the truth or falsity Of the
charges made by Charles r. Macrum, late
consul of the United States, az Pretoria
that HIS official or personal mail was open
ed read. suppressed or detained by the
censor Of the British government ct Dur
ban. or that telegram sent by him TO the
department Of state was delayed ny a
British censor for several weeks.
The committee. by the provisions Of the
resolution. shall also ascertain whether
the British authorities are acquainted with
the secret cipher or code used by the stats
department. In order that the committee
may properly carry out these instructions.
1t IS authorized to send for persons ami
papers and to administer oath to Wit
nesses examined.
The resolution was referred to the com
mittee on rules.
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CONFEREES HAVE AGREED.
Only some slight Details of Phrase
oIogy Remain Unsettled in the
Financial niil.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 22-when the
Republican confcrees Of the two houses
OF congress on the currency bill ad-
journed tonight their work had been
practically completed
Theirs were stili some slight differ
ences in phraseology and still some un-
certainty as TO whether the senate
amendment IN the interest of inturna-
tional bimetallism would be retained. but
one Of the members of the committee
expressed the opinion that i've minutes
would be sufficient time tomorrow 10
complete the work.
They expect TO cali IN the Democratic
members during the day tomorrow and
to be able 10 present their report to the
senate during the day The bill was
sent to the printer tonight. The mem
bers 20 the conference refused TO give
out the terms OF agreement
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-02-23

special Dispatch to the Post-Intelligencer.
WASHINGTON Feb 22.-rhe agricui-
tural department is very anxious TO con-
tlnue its work of proving that Alaska Is
an agricultural territory. and that set
tiers there can raise their own vegetables
and provisions OF all kinds; that with
proper cultivation of the soil of Alaska
IL viii not be necessary TO import any
thing with which to feed the large popula-
tion in the mining camps. The depart
ment is now urging upon congress the
necessity of additional appropriations at
this session, in order TO carry on the work
OF it's experimental stations. II has pre-
pared long statement showing the agri-
cultural possibilities of the northwest ter
ritory, and comparing II with Finland
The figures given for the latter country
regarding the amount OF the various crops
produced are very interesting. This state
ment first gives number of statistics
concerning Finland. and is followed by
the facts, so far as rs known from an ag-
ricutural standpoint, regarding Alaska.
IL Is here given in its entirety, as present
ed to the committee on agriculture in the
house.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-02-23
SEIZURES DID NO HARM
Owners of Flour Get Better Prices
Than ~ Their Goods Had
ueen Untouched.

WASHINGTON. Feb 2s-United States
Consul Stowe at Cape Town, under date
of today. cables the state department as
follows:
"Mashona foods;uns released Govern
ment buys. Nonslgnors send invoices.
STOWE"
The Mashona was ono OF the three Yes-
sells seized by the British cruisers of tha
east coast Of Africa laden with foodstuns,
which It is supposed were intended for
the Beers
Since Lord Sallsburys declaration some
weeks ago to the effect that the govern
ment would not sustain the legality OF tho
seizures. the British authorities have been
endoavoring 70 ascertain the names Of the
owners and the value Of the setzcd goods
with view to settlement either by re-
lease or purchase. A good deal ~ progress
has been made in this direction. Accord
ing to the reports of the state depart
ment tho American owners of the seized
goods have expressed satisfaction with
the settlements made by the British gov
crnment Naturally foodstufis have in
creased very much In value In South Africa
since the consigBmonts were made IN this
country and the shippers Of tho goods.
where they can establish the fact that
they have not parted with their possess
sion. have nov tho opportunity % realize
profit far above anything they might
have sustained through the detention Of
their goods.
The cargo of the Reatfice, one of the
seized vessels, was landed at East fou-
don and turned over 90 the owner for pri-
vaio sale In case the British government,
as indicated in Mr. Stoves eableEram,
buys tho foodstuns IL Is bound by It's own
rules 10 pay an advance of 70 Der cent
or the invoice price ~ the goods.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-02-23

elusive. Finland exported yearly on an
average 1885, 20 bushels OF oats. II ap-
pears that oats q the only grain they
have exported.
lave stock During the same period OF
five years Finland exported total %
2o.S7 horses. s2.G.s cows and calves, sss
sheep and 62.5s2 hogs.
Dairy products-During the same period
OF i've years Finland exported ii37s3.2is
pounds Of butter. which is an average
yearly export of =. 2.5s0po9 pounds in round
numbers. In the same period ~ Hve wears
the exports of checse Amounted 20 ls7zIs5
pounds, or nearly 1900 pounds as year
IS average. During the same period of
I'VE years FINLAND exported nearly 2ea,-
$50 gallons OF milk
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-02-23
SENATE SHIPPING BILL.
Committee ON Commerce Has Agreed
on All Amend ments 60
ue MADE.

WASHINGTON. Fob. q The senate
committee on commerce tofiay agreed oa
al the amendments 10 be made "a the
shipping bin. 8ut did nol reach formal
agreement TO reperi The hlil There is,
however. no doubt that hts VIII he de-
cidcd upon al the next Fnestlns. and Il f.
possible a speclai meeting VIII be called
for the purpose 0f securing this action
ing
The amendments sccfpiea today were
made az the fesaii % a conference vita
members ~ the hpase They are on ihe
same general Nnsa as the provisions ~
the hin lntrodaeea In the souAe yesterday
by MI Miner.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-02-23

Report That Three Members of the
Hongkoug Junta Have Gone to
japan tn Meet Him.

NEW YORK. Feb. a special frvm
HongkonE British China to the Even
ing word says United States Consul
whitman has Information taat three mem
bers of the Filipino iuuts Lubon. Ponce
and AEoucilo brother % the British en-
voy. recently lef fo- Jap4a so mee; Az
uinaido.
Tais gives cre3 Gee go the story trat
ASuinaido escaped from tho island II Lu-
zon 10 Formosa when hunted be Cea
Iawton's expedition through the northern
part OF the island.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-02-23
Increase Of Railroad Earnings.

Special Disaa1ch 70 the -iafsliia aracef
~, PAUL Feh. e2-TAs railroads -
Minnesota have increased thsfr gross carr
ir.Es during the rasr year o. sach an TX
tent that they pay inie shs state ifeas-
ury siao0'a more than fhev did last year
According 90 souae of these statements.
there has been a continual iDcrease in
gross earnings since Juiy I. when tae laa,
annual reports we're made aisa a. q is
known that operating eypenses hare heaH
kept Down during tals tu.e some big
showinss may be expected from the next
annua, reports The Eastern Minnesota
division o. the Great Nortaefn shows the
greatest lacreass
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-02-23
STATE REGENTS ELECTED.
rroeeedinE. Of the Convention OF the
Daughters of the American
Revolution.

WASHINGTON. Feb. - In the couvcn-
ton nf the Daughters of the American
Revolution today. nominations FOR the
election - vitg presidents general occa-
pic8 considerable time.
The constitution provides thar state re-
gents be elected Nh!le tire congress is in
session Most oi the states have COM
Piled with the constitution. The regents
so far elected include the following.
Montana-Mrs. David O. Brown.
Oregon-Mrs l. ". Card
tstah~Mrs Clarence r. Allen.
Washington Mrs Nellie p. Bacon
WyomIng-Sl-s. Francis 2 Brown
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-02-23
OUR DIPLOMACY
AGAIN IR|UNPHS.
Minister Barrett Talks on
the Open Door.
WHAT is ACCOMPLISHED.
Important Announcement to Be
Made Very Soon.

-om m n ications VIII he sent In to
Congress, Embodying the Exact
Details of the Arrangements Ef-
fected with the Leading Coun-
tries of the World, by the Terms
of which the Trade of the Unit
Notwithstanding the Extension
of So-CalIed Spheres of influence.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-02-23
Battle Has Been Going On
for Three Days.
RELIEF FORCES DISPERSED
Each Side Is Rushing Reinforce
ments 10 the Scene,

The Boer Leaders Request for an
ArmistIce to Bury Ills Dead Curt
H Refused by kitchener, Who
Tells HIN 10 Fight or surrender
Uncouditionniiy--rh Bocr Army
OF 5000 Is fntrcnchcd In the He'd
of the Moddcr River, Win the
british surrouuding aud Playing
GUNS on Their fosiuon.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-02-23

As yet VI 30 not have records for places
further north than Camp Davidson. which
corresponds 20 the settlement aow called
Eagle city. located on the border between
canada and Alaska IN iattltade about 90
deerees - minutes or nearly the same as
tha latitude OF kajana. Finland
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-02-23

nrca IS located IN almost the same lat
rude as Mustiala. namely abaut - de-
erecs Is minutes We 80 not have records
from the station for more thar the past
summer. but 81 VIII be seen that the tenn
peratures for me six ,orths. June to
November. inclusive. ruu very closely
with those NJ Msstiala. SkaEwas. wh.ch
is az the head of Lynn canal and the
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-02-23
Fact. Concerning Finland.

Area-Ffnland has an area OF lH,22l
square miles OF this u per cent. con-
sists of inland lakes.
Boundaries-The southern boundary Is
In latitude 60: northern boundary, lati-
tude TO- Alaska's southern boundary $3.50;
northern boundary, 70. Latitude GO, the
southern boundary OF Finland. runs across
Cook inlet and the coast of the northern
most bend in the Gulf OF Alaska. leaving
all of Southeastern Alaska and all of the
peninsula of Alaska TO the southwark.
Popuiation--tn 1895 the population of
Finland was 252O4s7.
Crops-in the year 1926 Finland had the
following among its leading crops:
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-02-23
Two Countries Compared for
Agricultural Purposes.
PROGRESS OF THE LATTER.
Cited as Proof of Capabilities of
American Territory.

Lying between similar Parallels
of Latitude and with Like Cii-
matte Conditions, IL Is Argued by
Agricultural Department That
what Can he Done in Finland
Could and should He Done In
Alaska - Congress informed OF
what Has Been Done TO Develop
the Latter and Asked for Aid'
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-02-23
KANSAS CITY GETS
THE CONVENTION.
Democrats Decide TO Meet There on
July 4-No Mention Is Made
of Free silver.

WASHINGTON. Feb 22,-The next na-
tional Democratic convention will be held
at Kansas City. July 4. This was the de-
cision Of the Democratic national commit
tee which met at the Hotel Raleigh today
to fix the time and place OF holding the con-
vention. Milwaukee was the only city
which competed for the honor OF entertain
ing the convention and the poor showing
she made when the vote was taken Che
result being Kansas City, 40; Milwaukee 81
caused general surprise.
The claims OF the rival cities as to hotel
accommodations, railroad and telegraphic
facilities. were presented in open session
by representatives of each city and subse-
quently in executive session.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-02-23
Country VIII Approve.

when presently this official statement
of specific results accomplished ana the
terms thereof are made, the whole coun-
try, irrespective Of section and party, viii
approve even more generously this peace
ful and far-reaching achievement thaa It
did the first general statement of policy
ut will show that. and just how. the
United states, singie-handed has accom-
plished In a few months what the power %
Europe. single or combined, failed % do In
long years of diplomatic intercourse and
strategy. that We have led the way In the
way Of nations in taking the strongest oc-
tion possible for the preservation u The
Integrity Of the Chinese empire; that 80
have safeguarded our developing interests
whether China remains intact or Is divided
into spheres Of influence (Which is a
sugarcua tod diplomatic phrase Tor eventual
areas OF actual sovere,gnty'D. without In
any way committing ourselves 20 the rccog-
milton Of such spheres OF 20 the rights of
European nations 10 delim.t them. that
each step has been taken with due regard
Tor the inalieuabie rights of tho Chinese
government and With It's friendly co1son,
and knowledge through its minister AZ
Washington and that while Great Britain
and Iapan have accepted without re=er-
walton Americas recommendations. Russia,
Germany. France and Itsly have hesiatsd
only on the letter ot the terms ard not On
the principle involved This means then
that freedom of trade as hgst outlined IN
the old Tlentsin treaties s. guaranteed by
all the powers without discf mlnaiiny
duties frsight rates. interest and taxes
throuEAeu; all China Including an area %
100000 square miles or greater than that
of au the United states. a population Of
So ope 1el or ave timeS that q the United
States and an annual foreign trade whica
already amounting 20 ia 90 40 and which
with her vast resources developed, her in
tericr opened and gridironed VITA raj
roads and more progressive government
ipaugi,ratea win reach the reasonable su-
ture AZ the CONSERVATIVES rate OF 8 per head
or less than mat Of japan and only one
nth tha, q the United States. a magnia-
cent total ct s. .pna eoo.poo
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what the cities offered.

Gov. W. J. Stone, on behalf OF Kansas
City. and National Committeeman Y. c.
Wall. on behalf OF Milwaukee. explained
the financial inducements which the cities
they represented were willing to make.
Each offered the committee $4,000. but IN
addition Kansas City was willing to furnish
hotel accommodations for the members of
the committee and the hail with decorations
and music free of expense to the commit
tee. One OF the Milwsukee's strongest argu-
ments was the political effect which the
holding Of the convention in that city would
have upon the German-American voters
who were represented to the committee as
wavering in their allegiance TO the Re-
publican party. 1t seemed to be taken for
granted by at least two speakers that Bry
an would be renominated and that the Chi
cago platform in substance would be re-
affirmed.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-02-23

''It can now be said on the best authority
that within thirty days a most important
announcement will be made 10 the country
by the state department in the form Of a
communication to congress covering In de-
tail the exact terms as well as the mpor-
tant scope of the diplomatic notes cychang-
ed in this matter OF paramount consequence
to our legitimate commercial expansion.
and growing moral influence Ia the Pacific,
The delay I'm making these fun data publi-.
has been due. / am oredihiy informed. 10
a reasonable and natural desire OK the Sec
rotary OF state to settle all points minor as
well as chief and practically conclude ne
godations on permanent ard satisfactory
lines before giving them that publicity
Which might interfere with their success
ful consumna hon.
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NEW YORK, Feb. 22.-Two hundred
members OF the Southern Society of New
York were present tonight at the four
teenth annual banquet. given at the wal
dorf-Astoria-
President Polk proposed toast to the
memory OF George Washington. which
was drunk standing. Three rousing
cheers were given.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-02-23

Live stock In 1896 Horses. 7eneD: cattle,
2,ses lSs. sheep. s7.3S4 hogs. 1855.
For each thousand persons Finland had
In 1875 lls horses $50 head Of cattle and AZ
sheep
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Opposition to trusts, expansion and i'm
perialsm. together with every mention Of
Bryan and the Chicago platform. aroused
enthusiasm. but during the open session OF
the committee there was no allusion to the
issue of free silver. Three dates for hold
ing tho convention were proposed, May 3.
by Mr.. Townsend OF Oregon; June IA, by
Senator Tfllman, of South Carolina, and
July L. by Mr.. McGraw, of West Virginia.
A speech by ex-senator German in hold
ing to precedent and naming date later
than that for the convention of the party
in power had considerable influence in
causing Independence day to be chosen
After the committee had selected the
Gate City OF the West" the Kansas city
boomers held jollinoation meeting in their
rooms at the Raleigh
Ex-Gov. Stone addressed the gathering,
predicting that those who attended the con-
vention would depart with praises upon
their lips for the hospitality they had re-
ceived and that the nominee OF the eonven-
ton would be victor at the polls in No
vember.
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Committee Issue. "A Call.

The national committee issued the vol
lowing call:
''The national Democratic committee hav-
ing met in the city of Washington on the
I'D day of February. 1890, has appointed
Wednesday. the Attn day of July, as the time
and chosen the city of Kansas City. Mo,
as the place for holding the national Demo
cratic convention. Each state IS entitled
to a representation therein equal to double
the number OF its senators and representa-
tives in the congress OF the United states
and each territory Alaska, indian terri
tory and the District of Columbia. shall
have six delegates. All Democratic con-
servative reform citizens OF the United
States. irrespective Of past political asso-
eiations and differences, who can unite with
us I'm the effort for pure. economical and
constitutional government and who favor
the republic and oppose the empire. are
cordially invited to join US in sending dele
gates TO the convention"
The committee at $50 y, adjourned to
meet at Kansas City. NO. July 3.
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J,noue.e Minister. speech.

The first speaker OF the evening was
Minister Jiruto Kimura. who responded 10
the toast Japan. Her Progressive ana
Warlike People. Are Our Neighbors in the
New West and Our Friends Always ana
Everywhere
Minister Kimura paid a stirring tribute
to the memory and character OF George
Washington, speaking OF his patriotism.
In closing Minister Kimura referred 10
the American and Japanese hags mat
we're intertwined about the chairman
seat, and said
an all the controversies TO come 10 the
United States you will have always the
most sincere wishes of Japan, and | trust
that | shall never see the time when the
two flags shall not hang side by. side as
they do here tonight
John Ford, secretary of the Asiatic So
ciety, spoke on "The City of New York