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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-03-26

| Washington, March 20.-The discus
sion of the Porto Rico government and
tariff bill was resumed in the senate.
lSenator Morgan (dem., Ala presenting
a speech dealing with some of the con
stitutional phases of the measure. He
maintained that, as the treaty of Paris
was the supreme law of the land. it
was impossible for the United States to
abandon either Porto Rico or the Phil
ippines. He held, also, that the con-
stitution extended, to a certain extent
at least, over acquired territory and
that the inhabitants of Porto Rico
were citizens of the United States. Re-
ferring to Cuba, Senator Morgan said
That treaty requires us to occupy the
island. We cannot abandon Cuba
without disgrace and without violat-
ing our pledged faith to Spain Nor
can we abandon Porto Rico or the
Philippines without inviting anarchy
and internecine war The abandon
ment of the islands being impossible
the inhabitants of Porto Rico ought
to be given as full citizenship as any
native inhabitants of the country an
nexed heretofore I believe if Porto
Rico is q foreign country we cannot
pass laws to be enforced there" Con-
corning the tax laws of Porto Rico,
Senator Morgan maintained that con-
gress should provide laws that should
be uniform throughout the United
States and Porto Rico. In conclusion
he said no bounds to our territory were
set by the constitution and no limits
were set to our expansion.
Washington, March 20-The house
entered upon consideration Of
the Loud bill to restrict the
character CT publications entitled the
pound rates as second-class mail mat
ter The bill has been before congress
several years Mr. Loud defended the
bill in a long speech. Other speakers
were Messrs. H, G. Smith (Mich), in
favor of the bill; Messrs Little (Ark.),
Bell Coli, Henry (Miss.), Stokes
(S c., and Brown (Ohio), in opposi-
ton to it. Before the bill was taken up
Mr.. Sulzer (dem., N Y.) delivered a
denunciation of the administration in
onnetion with the resolution of in
quiry calling upon the war department
for information as to what fortifica-
tions Great Britain was erecting on the
Canadian border The committee on
military affairs submitted the reply of
Adjutant General Corbin saying such
information was secret but that Great
Britain was erecting no works which
threatened our rights
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-03-26

The weekly trade review shows that
business continues brisk.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-03-26

ton OF the original senate bill. In
serted in lieu thereof was the follow
ing: The commissioners of nayiga-
ton shall make such regulations. sub
ject to the approval OF the secretary Of
the treasury, as they shall deem expe-
dent for the naturalization of all yes
sells owned by the inhabitants of Porto
Rico on April H. 1899, and which con
tinued to be so owned up to the date
of such naturalization, and for the adj
mission of the same to all benefits OF
the coasting trade of the United States.
And the coasting trade between the
United States and Porto Rico shall be
regulated with the provisions of law
applicable to such trade between any
two great coasting districts"
Washington, March 19.-The house
refused to concur in the senate amend
ments TO the Porto Rican relief bill
The democrats supported the motion
to concur on the ground that it would
Iavoid further delay in extending relief
TO the inhabitants of the island but the
republicans stood firmly behind Chair
man Cannon in his demand that the
house should insist upon it's original
provision to appropriate not only the
money collected on Porto Rican goods
up to January LIST, but all subsequent
monies collected or to be collected Mr..
Lorimer (rep., lid introduced joint
resolution for survey of the channels
OF the upper Illinois river and the
lower Desplaines river, with a view to
extension of navigation from the I'LL
nois river and Lake Michigan, in con
nection at Lockport with the sanitary
canal constructed by the city of Chi
lcago.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-08
TO PROBE JUDGES ACTION
CITY CLUB WILL INVESTIGATE JUSTICE
FITZGERALD'S APPOINTMENT OF
CARROLL AS RECEIVER

BY resolution adopted last night at its reg
ular quarterly meeting, the City Club, at No.
10 West Thirty fourth-st. gave notice OF it's in
tention to take Justice Fitzgerald to task for
appointing John F. Carroll receiver for the
Brooklyn Wharf and Warehouse Company Ac-
cording to J. w. Pryor, secretary of the club,
an attempt may be made to impeach the Justice
If facts warranting this action be disclosed.
The resolution, which was offered by Nicholas
Murray Butler and unanimously adopted, is as
follows:
authorized appoint a special committee of five,
with power to add to their number, of whom the
president shall be one, take such public action
as in their judgment is justified in view Of the
statement as to the recent action of Mr.. Justice
Fitzgerald in the matter of the application for
the appointment of receiver for the Brooklyn
Wharf and Warehouse Company.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-08

influence of politics upon judicial action than
was given by the testimony of judges before
the Mazet Committee. Here Is judge giving
one Of the most lucrative positions that come
Hall-Mr Croker being away and Mr.. Carroll
second TO him in command. OF course. we can
come to but conclusion"
The committee appointed last night has full
power to act and may call a special meeting OF
the club to hear the result Of its investigations
Mr.. Pryor could not say anything definite about
what course the club viii take.
The Tribune last night got Justice Fitzgerald
on the telephone, and he said that any statement
that he had had any communication whatso-
ever of any kind nature or character. with Mr..
Grant before the warehouse company action
came before him was absolutely false and
wckedly untrue.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-08
RULLER MAKES PROGRESS.
uoIps A POSITION NORTH OF THE
RIVER DESPITE EFFORTS TO DIS
LODGE HIM.
fe,,vrseht; 1890. by The New-York Tribune.l
icy CABLE TO THE TRIBUNE-l


TnY CABLE TO THE TRIBUNE.l
London. Feb. s, a. m.-Trustworthy inteli-
-.rcs has at length been received Of General
1,,,,s-s movements His third attempt to re-
,,,,-. 1s5vsrnith began early on Monday morn
,,g with a feint made by the Eleventh Brigade
., the form of frontal attack. This was
.oUar5 Potgieter's Drift and was carried out
under cover Of a heavy artillery fire, seventy
tvvo guns being in action at once. The operation
having apparently been successful in drawing
of considerable number of Beers. paved the
way FOR the main attack to the right Hildyard s
brigade crossing the Tugeia at Schiets Dr1rt
and selling the kopjes facing the river at Vaal
Krsntz. The British further advance has been
,c- the time being prevented, but the Boer at
tempt on Tuesday 20 recapture the kopjes' which
would suggest that the seizure was OF conse-
ouence, was repulsed-
One agency estimates the British losses on
Monday at $50. but obviously this figure is sub
o., =, correction. Boer accounts Of the fighting
4s,s IN show that the British lost heavily at
pm. Drift. where the feint attack was evidently
made. but they admit that Buffers forces were
successfuI In obtaining a position on one small
ko,1s on the Molen Drift side. This seizure is,
however. stated to be Of no Importance Only
four Beers were said TO be killed. but such an
estimate sounds ridiculous, as the hghting must
have been severe.
Nothing further is known as TO the advance
1T present, but General Buffers latest attempt
70 reach Ladysmith has apparently pesun we'll
and future developments will be awaited with
profound interest
Tn TO the time of cabling the War Office had
rot snv information for publication as TO the
progress OF events. l. n. +.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-08
BoER STORY OF THE FIGHTING.

Boer Head Lager Ladysmith. Feb. 6.-Since
Yesterday the British with naval and other guns
have bombarded positions on the Upper
Tugeia The troops crossed the river at the
Pont and at Molen Drift with the object OF
Burger heat them back and they recrossed in
great confusion. The fighting continues at
Molen Drift with the standerton and Johannes
burg commandos. There were no casualties on
our side The cannonade was the fercest yet
experienced There was a continuous roaring
all day long. This morning IL recommended with
an increased number of guns
Further reports of yesterdays fighting at the
14nner Tugela River show that the British lost
heavily at Pont Drift. but took an unimportant
position on a small kopje on the Molen Drift
side -Four Beers were killed. The British loss
is unknown. They are still In possession OF the
kon,e and the big guns have ceased firing
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-08
BULLER AND GATACRE FIGHTING
BRITISH CROSS THE TUGELA ON MONDAY AND sELzz
A POSITION ON THE BOER RIGHT
ROBERTS AND KITCHENER GO TO THE FRONT

British recrosng Tuga on Mon
dsv General Butler drifts the the extreme
OF the to retail
the Boer headquarters Iadysnh
the Iuge with heavy drift the
held dbv British declared to be unim
Colony
rtnotkn at enewsca
NJ P for Northampton
oeace meeting addressing in Northampton
In the
independence Boer Renb
bv ohn reiected-36S 70
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-08
ACTIVE ALL ALONG THE LINE.
Possibilities IN SOUTH AFRICA RE
sT.rF0 oN A SCALE OF MAGNITUDE.

rc,s,,-. 1910: by The Nev-York Tribune.l
fay CABLE TO THE TRrBUSEl
London. Feb. g. 1 g. m.-General Ronerts
campaign has opened with unknown on)ectVe
points and the concentration Of his forces care
fully concealed but with signs Of activity ana
unitv Of purpose all along the line The reinforce
n,ents which have reached him since he assumed
command at Cape Town are estimated at over
20oo6 and there has been large increase in
the number of guns The battalions landing
within three days have been rapidly sent to the
front and many changes in the transport ser
vice have been introduced. marvellous
amount Of work has been done during the weeks
when he was reporting from day TO day that
the situation was unchanged The time for ac-
ton has come, and there is evidence that SIN
gle mind controls the operations In four "loeiy
separated districts and that four distinct armies
are carrying on the in accordance WIN
definite. preconcerted arrangement. it is a cam
paign 30 superior to the strategy which mas peeh
going on In newspaper offices for the last Ten
days that the most ambitious military writer is
content 20 watch the march Of events unoer
'F3obss" direction.
RUMORs FROM THE FRONT
The results recorded at midnight on official
authority were hardly commensurate with the
activity displayed in so many directions, but
thefe nad not Deen time ICI Igliiii6
partial resumption of hostilities- Genera
Ruller had recrossed the Tugela on MONDAY
afternoon This was admitted at the war ol-
nee early last evening. The news had already
reached Fleet Street 20 that effect from LOU
renco Marques, with the additional details that
The crossing had been effected at two drifts ana
that Il had been covered by tremendous
artillery FIRE One Boer runnor represented that
the British had been driven back at one drift.
But no serious fighting was reported on Tuesday
from Dutch sources although the artillery had
been hammering away throughout the day. The
press dispatches from Natal had been stopped
al the fighting line ard the only detail which
vas allowed TO come through from Durham was
tne fact that General Butler had ordered hum
ored additional stretehers from the coast.
The War Ofiee had no details for publication,
eut there was no attempt TO disguise the real
sD9ect Of the movement General Butler had
Started Cor Ladysnlith and probably by the
most direct road from the drifts commanded
cy the naval guns on Mount Alice and Zwart
Aop The best information obtainable that
ne hao crossed al Potgieter's and at Skiet drift,
'o"es down, ana was advancing on the two
'osos leading through more open country
man that around spion Kop. the distance to be
Continued second page.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-08
LABOUCHERE ROUGHLY TREATED.
HIS PEACE MEETING BROKEN UP AND HE
HIMSELF ASSAULTED

Northampton. England Feb. THE announce
ment that Henry Labouchere, Editor Of Truth
and Liberal Member of Parliament for North
ampton, would address a peace meeting in the
Northampton Town Hall this evening drew a
noisy crowd of opponents, who swarmed upon
the platform and smashed the chairs.
Mr.. Labouchere's arrival was the signal for
renewed attack The promoters of the meeting
were forced off the platform. and chairs were
hurled into the body of the house amid cries of
God Save the QueenH
Mr.. Labouchere was struck in the head, but
was not seriously injured. He managed to make
his exit escorted by the police.
A number of other persons were hurt, though
not seriously.
Ultimately the opponents of the peace meeting
gained the platform and declared that North
ampton had Joined York City in repudiating the
critics of the Government
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-08
GERMANY's CONSENT NOT ASKED.

Berlin, Feb. In regard 10 the cabled report
that the United States and Great Britain are
trying to obtain the consent of Germany and the
other Powers to a Nicaraguan agreement, the
Foreign Office here says that as Germany was
not party TO the Clayton-Bulwer Treaty, Ger
many has political interests in those parts
and no right to expect either the United States
or Great Britain TO seek to obtain Germanys 5
consent to a Nicaraguan agreement
The United States Ambassador. Mr. Whlte
saws the United States gave no compensation
whatever TO Great Britain. and most assuredly
gave neither land nor harbors in Alaska In ex-
change for the abrogation Of the treaty.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-08
WORK OF ENGINEERS NEARLY ZONE.

Mauagua Nicaragua. Jan. 1S.-The engineertr g
divisions OF the Isthmian Canal Commission expect
to complete their work in Nicaragua, with the ex-
ceptioa OF a few borngs. before February 10. 1890
so that the report of the Commission can be ready
in short tine after the engineers complete their
work of surveying the canal route.
II is understood here that the Nicaraguan Gov
ernment will appoint arbitrators on ITS part for
the purpose settling the differences existing be
tween IL and the Maritime Canal Company, OF
Nicaragua, in connection with the charter TO con-
struct a canal across this StaIe 1t IS thought.
however that these arbtrators will not be an
nounced until the last day of the time limt named
In the concession The opinion is expressed in some
quarters that the Government will object TO the
arbitrators selected by the company, who are eii-
zens of the United States. the ground thar The
company should according TO the laws of Mica
ragua. have named only citizens of this country.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-08
MR.. PRYoR's STATEMENT.

J. W. Pryor, secretary of the club, said con-
cerning the action:
The resolution was based upon statement by
President Wheeler H Peckham before the club.
Mr. Peckham said that the facts he stated were
not within his immediate personal knowledge,
but had come to him from such sources that he
felt safe and justified in saying that they are
the property of the Brooklyn Wharf and Ware
house Company agreed that they would like
appointed as receiver the United States Mort
gage and Trust Company but that counsel for
the parties realized that 1t necessary to
recognize that political considerations would
have some weight in any appointment.
All agreed upon Hugh J. Grant a man who
would meet the political requirements and make
an honest and able receiver. Counsel went be-
fore Justice Fitzgerald and uniteu in asking for
an order appointing Mr.. Grant The Justice took
the papers That night Mr.. Grant received a
message that Justice Fitzgerald would be at
home that evening. Mr.. Grant did not call. The
next morning. without giving any warning to
appointed John F. Carroll receiver. Counsel
thereupon united in a mo- on for the dismissal of
the action, and their representations were such
that Justice Fitzgerald compelled TO issue
an order discontinung the action.
WHAT MR.. PECKHAM SAYS.
This instance proves" said Mr.. Peckham
.as far as one instance prove, that the testi-
mony of many Supreme Court judges before the
Mazet Committee that political considerations
did not enter into applications for receivers and
referees was not true The presence on the
bench of a mtn who is obviously actuated by
political considerations and appoints a receiver
against the Joint protest or the parties inter
ested Is a menace to the community
Francis E. Laimbeer, who was assistant coun-
sci to the Mazet Committee, said;
THE incident gives more correct idea OF the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-08
ANOTHER CONFERENCE MAY BE HELD.
TERMS OF AGREEMENT NOT PUBLISHED IN
FULL-DEMoCRATIC LEGISLATORS
IN LOUISVILLE.


Louisville. Feb. THE existence OF hitch
In the peace negotiations and speculation as 70
its probable duration occupied the minds OF poll
ticians to the exclusion of everything else to-
day. That another conference between the rep
resentatives Of the two parties may be necessary
before a final agreement is reached was indi-
Gated by the summoning TO Frankfort this after
noon OF Republican attorneys who have all along
advised the leaders of that party. and some OF
whom were present at Tuesday nights confer
enee These included Ex-Governor Bradley, A.
F. Wilson and David w Fairleigh
The last named was said TO be out of the city
The others took afternoon train for Frank
fort They would not talk of the negotiations
not being advised as to the particular points
Governor Taylor wishes to discuss with them.
The Republicans of this city not agreed as
to the wisdom of closing the negotiations ON the
basis of the agreement reached on Tuesday
night. Postmaster I. II. Baker and some other
Federal officers think the sacrifice should be
made in the interest OF peace while the press
and the anti-Administration faction OF the city
believe the fight should be kept up. The latter,
or Davis faction held meeting tonight. at
which resolutions were adopted urging Governor
Taylor not TO sign the agreement
AGREEMENT MAY NOT BE SIGNED.
Lieutenant Governor Marshall said this after
noon that many protests were nelnS made oy
the Republicans against the terms OF the peace
agreement that he was doubtful II II would be
signed. He added;
The terms of the agreement as puollshed are
taken 10 be literally correct. while such Is not
the case. There have been several errors In
the published statement The Republican meet
ing at Music Hall tonight Is on the laea that
the agreement has been published but II has
not been given out correctly
Lieutenant Governor Marshall was one of the
Republican members of Tuesday nights con-
ference. and one of the signers Of the agree
ment. lie said he was not at liberty TO dis
cuss the terms of the document further, nor 10
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-08
WHAT MR.. PEcKHAM SAYS.
EVERY HOUR A TRAIN.

Leaves Grand Central Station for Buffalo and the
West; $50 miles of the Hudson River; 90 miles OF
the Mohawk Valley, unsurpassed scenery; perfect
track by the New-York Central. Trains illuminated
by Pintsch Lgnt.-Advt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-08
TERRIBLE HEAT IN souTH AMERICA.
so MANY rEATHs FROM sUNsTRoKE THAT THE
BUENos AYREs GRAVE DIGGERs
GO ON STRIKE

Buenos Ayres, Feb THE terrible heat continues.
There were 257 sunstrokes Monday and 1s7 yester-
day The fatal cases show dmunition. but many
bodies are decomposng at the cemetery owing to
the strike of the grave diggers for higher wages
The maize crops scorched and promise only a
small yield
Montevtdeo Feb. Numerous sunstrokes have
occurred here, many proving fatal The maize crop
"a almost totally lost
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-08

c.,s Town. Feb 7.-Fighting began this
morning at sterkstroom ana 10 ''o" III prog
ess No details have been feeeFeu.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-08

CHAMPAGNE DRINKERS ACCUSTOMED TO
drinking a different brand than MoET & CHAN
DON WHITE SEAL will be surprised at the re-
excellence OF WHITE SEAL compared
with other brands.-Advt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-08

WHY ORDER ANY CHAMPAGNE BUT THE
very best? MOET & CHANDON WHITE SEAL
heads the list OF champagnes consumed IN the
world.-AAyk
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-08
TO ASSIST SIR ALFRED MILNER.

London Feb. III. p. Nilsson. the Legal As
sistant of the Colonial Office. will start for Cape
Town on Saturday In order TO assist Sir Alfred
Miner. the British High Commissioner. In the
legal problems confronting him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-08

M9OEEEE q yeIy drv and fruity The vintage Of
IA now being sold BY every ens 'h' nhsst svsr
strmnortsd.-Advt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-08
NO NEGOTIATIONS ABOUT ALASKA.

London Feb. THE officials of the United
Ststes Embassy deny that any negotiations IN
regard to Alaska are proceeding between Lord
Salisbury and Joseph H. Choate. the United
States Ambassador that a concession or a
free port in Alaska is included in the Mica
ragua agreement cabled from Washington.
A question will be asked in the House of Com
mons Thursday as to whether Great Britain
has relinouished all her rights under the Clay
ton -Bulwer Treaty in respect to the Nicaragua
Canal and If what compensating advan-
tages If any have been secured in exchange.
owing to delay in printing, the text of the
Hay-Pauncefote convention was only issued by
the Foreign Office tonight.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-08
LEYDs QUITS BERLIN IN A HUFF.
CHAGRINED BECAUSE EMPEROR WILL
lam WOULD NOT RECEIVE HIM

lam WOULD NOT RECEIVE HIM
Berlin, Feb. 7.-Dr Leyds leaves Berlin very
much dissatisfied because of the refusal OF En-
peror William to receive him, his chagrin not
being sensihly mitigated by invitation to
dinner from Herr Wedel. Minister of the
Royal Household He now expects TO go TO St.
Petersburg when the weather moderates.
large number of Britons living in Berlin
under the age of thirty. have received orders
calling them home for military service
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-08

SSSSisfe SISi that MOET cHANDON WHITE SEAL
es5t.A tA.AlFhGhE Is deseryedy popular, exceiling all
S'Asf brands ia richness Of cuslity.-A6yt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-08

CHAMPAGNE DRINKERS NOW DRINKING
MOFT q CHANDON WHITE SEAL. cannot be In
duced 10 drink any other champagne.-Advt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-08

DRY. DELICATE AND DELICIOUS IS THE
hrsnd of MOET g. CHANDON WHITE SEAL.
ESrHIAMPhGNE. now being sold in this market. No
ttsr uytne compares with t.--Adyt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-08
rAsTEsT TO SOUTHERN RESORTS.

via Penn. r. r. from New-York s:55 a. m.
xvithout change to Miami and Port Tampa Quick
sssTlorida Special 1928 2. M. Express s:@ ?. m
AuSH Atlantic Coast Line, 40 5readwsy.-Advt-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-08
RATTLE IN CAPE COLONY.

v,cur1No ALL DAY YESTERDAY BETWEEN
THE BoERs AND GATAcRE.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-08

Owned and controlled by u g Government Ele-
CANT Hotels Arlington and Eastman. Golf Ad-
dress L T. Hay, Manager. Tor booklet.-Advt
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Continued on second page
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-08

In our Judgment, business men, the
security which the Rapid Transit board has
agreed to accept from Mr.. Mcdonald is far
better than could be furnished by any guar
lag IN xiafe