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Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-20
THE ALASKAN
QUESTION lSA
SERIOUS ONE,

New York, Feb. 20.-President T. c.
Mendenhall OF the Worcester (Mass.)
Polytechnic institute, formerly head of
the United States geological survey, de-
livered lecture last night in Chicken
ing hall before the Army Geogra phical
society, on "The Alaska Boundary" In
1892 Dr. Mendenhall was a member Of
the commission that surveyed the line
which this country contends divides it's
northern possessions from the Canadian
Northwest territory. He said:
I'VE are exceedingly lax in accurately
fixing our boundaries and in our dis
putes over Internationally with Eng
land-cn the whole we have lost. The
trouble has been lack of diplomatic
training and the difference of the peo-
ple In 1867, when we bought Alaska
from Russia, the same language was
uesed IN the treaty as in that between
Great Britain and Russia in 1925, and 1t
is ambiguous. The boundary of lower
Alaska was to run from the summit of
mountain ranges parallel with the coast
never more than ten marine leagues. or
ABOUT 80 statute miles, from the coast.
Ihere IS no range of parallel mountains.
50 the line must be located by leagues
Great Britain has contended that the
coast means the coast of the islands. In
I.AoI Case sue WOulQ nave all OF the coast
line. Lately she has given up that claim.
but seeks to get llarbor, most probably
Pyramid a1arbor. Then, personally be-
lieve, she wishes to secure a naval base.
Already she has in Esquimault, on Van
couver island, one of the strongest STA
tlons IN the world, far ahead of anything
we nave. Should she control southeast
ern Alaska through another naval kew,
she would have chief command of the
Pacific.
Lately both nations have been too
nusy with more important Immediate
troubles, but within a few years the
Alaska boundary question will have to
oe settled. hope the American people
VIII not from sentimental or any other
reasons surrender what is theirs bv
right. and what, until the presence of
precious metals in the region was dis
covered, they possessed without dispute.
But II they submit it to arbitra tion thew
VIII again lose valuable territory. far
eney VIII have to contend against men
OF the highest diplomatic training. the
most faithful devotion to duty that the
world has yet known, and men who
Wnen their nationfs trade is at stake are
absolutely regardless of every princinie
OF honesty, justice and international
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-20
Some Important Moves Are
Being Made in the War.
C0LENSO IS EVACUATED
BY the Beers and the British
Are Now There--PrObabil-
ity Of Heavy Fighting.

London, Feb 20.-In spite Of the queens
announcement to the Lincolnshire mili-
tia this morning that good news had been
received from the seat of war, officials
at the war office solemnly averred they
mad no news up to 1870 this afternoon.
UnofficiaMy it is rumored Kitchener
mas brought Cronje to standstin and
engaged him. and it is said the war Of
flee now is only awaiting the result of
the battle. This, however, though
plausible, may be premature. In any
case the confident hope that Cronje has
been cut Off from Bloemfontein continues
to prevail in London.
The first train to Kimberley left Cape-
town last night and the neighborhood of
the famous scene seems thoroughly clear
ed Of Beers Butler, APPARENTLY, is con-
tenting himself with shelling the Beers
from his newly gained position at Monte
Christie, which according to good opin-
ion. Is likely to form his base for an.
other attempt to relieve Ladysmth.
The Westminster Gazette's military
critic says he believes the Beers have
started northward in Natal and will raise
the siege of Ladysmith and reinforce
Cronje. But this must be regarded rather
optimistic, at any rate until Butler has
developed the Beers second line of de-
fense which, on every attempt to reach
Ladysmith, has proved impregnable.
A dispatch from Pietermaritzburg dat
ed Monday. says all is quiet in Zu!uland
and the Beers main bodies are reported
retiring uron Dundee and Helpma aker,
leaving small forces and two pieces Of
artillery at each magistracy.
According to special dispatch from
Tarkasrad, refugee who has arrived
there says the Beers are six thousand
strong at Stormberg but that at Burgh-
erdorp they have only a small town
guard
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-20
Investigating the Riots.

Washington, Feb. 20.-The hearing Of
witnesses in the investigation Of the al
legged improper action by military au-
thOrities at Wardner, Idaho. began to-
day before the house committee on .mili-
tary affairs. The room was crowded,
and among those present were General
Merriam and Governor Steunenberg.
The committee adopted form of pro-
cedure offered by Hay Of Virginia that
witnesses for complainants be first heard
with opportunities for response from
the other side.
The first Witaess,- A. A. Frazer. 4 law.
yer OF ShDshone county, where the trou-
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-20
United Verde Case.

New York, Feb. 2O.-The sale of the
United Verde Copper company again oc-
cupied the attention of the supreme court
today when Prof. George Treadwell, one
of the minority shareholders. applied to
ustice Smyth to permit him to file 4
supplemental complaint in an action
which he has pending against Senator
Clark of Montana and the United Verde
Copper company of Jerome, Ariz Smyth
after hearing arguments reserved his de-
cisiOn.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-20
Ben Hill Makes an Aft.
/. davit in the Matter.
THE SENATOR'S EVIDENCE
He Admits Spending Money in
the Way Of Defeating the
DAILY Crowd.
Special to the Inter Mountain.

Special to the Inter Mountain.
Washington, Feb. Ex-senator Clark 8
testimony yesterday and today is "a dis
tinct disappointment to the Daily people.
They expe cited he would attempt conceal
nient of his expenditures. Instead Of that
he explains fully all transactions the
committee inquiries about. The amounts
are very large and amaze some specta-
tors, but the senator answers every
question and gives figures his enemies
expected him to suppress. He admitted
he spent $3.50 to organize the state
against fusion and against an alb
solute monarchy, but at that time
he had not announced his candidacy to
the senate. He explained the necessity
for such a vast expenditure was not
wholly political but to prevent the NOM
ination and election of judges and legts-
lators pledged to carry out instructions
of ONE corporation regardless of all other
int erests of the people.
This morning he described the political
situation in Montana as being travesty
upon constitutional rights of American
citizens. He described the Hobson bank
stock deal as "a purely legitimate business
transaction paying ten per cent interest.
He advanced money to Hobson and took
stock as security
Fank Corbett testified as to the Helena
Independent mortgage for $4,000.
Chief Justice Brantley stated to the cor
respondent today that he considered the
pending investigation an indelible stain
upon the good name of Montana. He de-
Nv hat hod
dragged to Washington and said it was
disgrace to the commonwealth and in
juriously affected the reputation Of
every citizen.
1t was "a shame, he said, that such mat
ters could not be settled at home. The
court had been summoned without its
knowledge or consent as result of the
violation OF confidence.
Ben Hill today prepared and signed
the following statement:
THE special dispatch to the Inter
Mountain describing the Hotel Raleigh
incident was correct as published. Money
was handed to me by one of Daly's
agents. 1t was taken from my pocket
and counted by supporter Of Senator
Clark and handed back to me after a
struggle between us, witnessed by fully
fifty people. had been employed all
summer and fall a nd paid by Campbell to
procure testimony against Clark. I was
brought down here at the expense of the
DAILY people and obtained money from
them after arriving. Mr.. Wright did the
same thing. What testimony l obtained
paid for with money given by Mr.
Campbell and will produce receipts from
the men who received it. defy any man
to defy or disprove this statement, par
ticularly Congressman Campbell and
those who put up the money for me here"
Marcus Daily arrived from New York
last night and registered at the Share-
ham. 1t is reported he was summoned by
the committee and will testify against
Clark. He is receiving many callers.
The Washington Post this morning
speaks highly of Senator Clark as a wit
ness.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-20
REPORT THAT CR0NJE
HAS BEEN HALTED

withdrawn all troops north OF the Tugela
and had practically evacuated Colenso.
Today Hart occupied Colenso after a
very slight resistance by weak rear
guard. and we hold Tugela ON the south
side from Colenso to Eagle Nest. The
enemy seem to be in full retreat and ap-
parently are only holding the position
they occupy across the Colenso- Lady
smith railway where 1T is close to Angelo
Tugela with "a weak rear guard. Hart's
advance guard is crossing at Colenso.
Our casualties yesterday and today have,
I hope, been few."'
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-20
Evacuated By BOerS.

Kimberley, Sunday, Feb. 1S.-The coun-
try IS all free around Kimberley. The
Beers have evacuated Dronfields, Salt
pan. Spietfontein and Sholtz Mex. One
of their twelve Founders with ammunition
was captured as was also their laager at
Dronf1elds which was abandoned on Fri
day night. Rails are being laid to Modder
river. Several herds of cattle have been
captured. Cecil Rhodes is in excellent
spirits.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-20
Roberts Moves.

London, Feb. 20.-The war office has is
sued dispatch from Lord Roberts, the
main Importance of which is the fact that
it is dated Paardeberg 7:05 p. m. Monday.
Paardeberg is thirty miles east of ia
cobsdal. The dispatch announces that
the railroad to Kimberley is open and
that General Methuen will proceed there
with re1nforcements for them forthwith,
and large supplies will be forwarded to
the town.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-20
Murder Of Coebel.

Frankfort. KY, Feb. .20.-J L. Sutton
the sheriff of Whiteley county. who was
recently arrested on a charge Of com.
phcityin the Goebel assassination, was
brought here from Louisville, waived ex.
animation before Judge Moran and was
admitted to bail. Whitta'-er who is al.
so charged with completely in the assassi-
nation, was also released from Louis.
vile and turned over to the local author.
tiles. He will not waive examina tiou
but will go to trial.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-20
In Full Retreat

London. Feb. 20.-The following dis
patch has been received at the war office
from Butler:
Blows Farm. Tuesday. 4:10 p. m.-
The Fusileer brigade yesterday took
Hlangawana hill. the right of the en-
emy's position and commanding Colenso.
the rest of tae force advancing towards
Tugela. This morning the enemy has
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-20
loses At Kimberley.

London, Feb 20-The war office an
nounces the following casualties among
the officers during the relief of KIM
berley:
Killed-Lieutenant Heskith, 18th Lane
ers; Lieutenant Theron w. McClintock.
Bunbury Second Dragons.
wounded-Captain Gordon and Lieu
tenant Brassey, Ninth Lancers; Captain
Tuson. 18th Lancers: Lieutenants For.
dyce and Long, Second Dragons.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-20
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Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-20
Dress Skirts

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Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-20
Good News From LadySmith

London, Feb. 20.-The queen. prior to
leaving Osborne house this morning on
her return to Windsor. inspected the
Fourth battalion of the Lincolnshire mi
lltla. Her majesty announced with a
gratified smile that good news had been
received this morning from the seat >of
war. Another account says the queen
specified that the good news was from
aLdysmith
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-20
Kimberley Traffic.

Capetown, Feb 20.-Repairs to the rail-
way have sufficiently advanced to enable
the dispatch tonight of the first train
to Kimberley, laden with coal. After
that the military requirements will be
the first consideration: second, food
snffs. and then passengers, which latter
train it is anticipated will start on Wed.
nesday or Thursday.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-20
SHIPPED By BoerS.

Durham. Feb. 20.-Monday evening"
While Butler Is continuing his movement;
on the extreme right and has made ev.
cry disposition for the defense of his DO.
sition to the left and south of the Tugela
by maintaining force adequate for that
purpose isolated parties of Beers some-
times cross the river. There 10 much
SniDing.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-20
WORK OF THE SENATE.

Washington. Feb. 20.-At the conclu-
sion of morning business in the senate to-
day Kenny (Delaware) was recognized
to deliver speech on the Philippine
question. He took strong grounds
against the retention of the islands and
argued that the Filipinos should be given
their independence under protection of
the United States
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-20
Philippine Receipts.

Washington. Feb. 10.-The war depart
ment has issued the statement that the
receipts Of public funds In the Philippine
islan - beginning Aug. 13. 1898 and end.
ing Dec. 81, 1899 amount to ..6,6s6.090.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-20
Valuable Picture,

New York, Feb. 20.-The Metropolitan
museum OF art trustees. in their annual
report state the value OF Turner's Grand
Canal. Venice" bequeated to the mu-
scum by Cornelius Vanderbilt, as $780,
600.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-20
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Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-20
Chinese In Canada.

Ottawa, Ont, Feb. 19.-In the house
to-day Sir Richard Cartwright said that
1856 Chinese came into Canada at Van
couver and Victoria last year. A good
many of these went into the United
States.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-20
P0pulist Convention.

Lincoln, Neb., Feb. 20.-The populist
nntional committee of the fusion faction
has named May o as the. date Tor their
rational convention.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-20
Colenso Occupied.

London, Feb. 20.-News has been re-
ceived here that General Hart has occu-
pied Colenso, after slight engagement.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-20
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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-05-05
Relief Of Mafeking Not
Far Away.
Government Weakened by SpiOn
K0p Debate.

London, May 8, 4.05 o. m.-The
mounted infantry with Lord Roberts,
among whom are the Canadians, have
pioksted their horses on the south bank
of the Vet river, Is miles north OF Brand
fort. The head OF Lord Roberts columns
has thus advanced thirty-two niles from
Karee siding In two days, or fifty three
miles north OF Bloemfontein.
Little powder was spent. The British
work was hard marching, the Beers re-
firing out OF reach Of the British she lis.
The correspondents supplement- Loro
Roberts plain statsments with few de-
tails. AS General Hutton with the 1rst
mounted infantry brigade drew near
BrAndfort. he saw kkakl-clad body Of
troops ahsad OF him. He vas surprised
but thought they must be the British.
Soon. however, they opened fire upon the
British who replied heavily. They were
ihs Irish-Amerioan brigade,lrom Louren-
90 Marques, and 1t is reported that the
Irish lost severely. The Boer flag was
flying over Brandfort as the British en-
tered the town. Several British wounded
wers found in the hospital. The Boer
postmaster gHvs up the keys OF the public
buildings to Captain Ross.
Lord Kitchener arrived ut Brandfort at
noon aud Lord Roberts at duck. General
FTsnch's cavalry are sweeping the
country northward. The expectation is
that the infantry advance will be CON-
tinued toward Kroonstad Immediately.
Although no prisoners were taken and
although no hot pursuits was attempted
shs news greatly cheers London. Never
theless 1t has not been received with the
tine rapture that attended the trst sue
ceases Of Lord Roberts.
General Hunters crossing the VaAl at
Wipdsorton brings the relief OF Mafeking,
le6 miles beyond, Al most within cal
culabls interval. 1t Is now regarded as
quite possible that MAfeking may be sue
oored ere the Queens birthday.
The debate In parliament on the Spion
Kop dispatches has proved q disappoint-
ment to the supporters OF the govern
ment. The ministerialist papers confess
TO a certain amount Of Inconsistency and
weakness In the statements OF the spokeE-
men OF the government.
On the other hand the Standard points
out the opposition profess 10 be well salts
fed with the debate as they bsiieve It
has injured the government and has
rendered Lord LSnsdowne's continuance
at the war Office difficult.
Wepener is to be garrisoned with .
strong force from General Chermsids's
diviaion, commanded BY Lord CastlstoWn.
Mr.. Henry W. Lucy writing in the
Daily News says he has aseeEtAined that
Sir Alfred Milner's letter against ladies
visiting South Africa was written as ths
result of an animation from Queen Vic
toTia.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-05-05
One Was Swamped
Drowning Six.
Ship Nearly Under Water and
Total Loss.

Cape Henry, Va, May 4.-9he weathe
bureau offioial at Hattsras, N. o., reports
that the steamer ashore on Diam ond
Shoals 10 the British steamer Virginia,
Capt. Sharle Samuels from Dalquiri,
Cuba, for Baltimore with q cargo OF iron
ore, The stsa mer carried crew Of s6
men, including one stowaway. The
steamer stranded about Q p. M, Wednes-
day, May 9, during thick heavy weather.
The entire crew took to the boats and
attempted to leave the ship. = One boat
with 10 of the crew got away, but the
other boat was sWamped and six men
were drowned. The remaining five got
back on the steamer where th0y remained
till this morning when they were rescued
and brought ashore by the crews OF ths
life saving stations. The ship strand d
on the Outer Diamond about IL miles
from the shore and owing 10 the thick
squaIIy weather which has prevailed for
several days, she was not discovered by
the life savers until this morning
Much difficulty was encountered in get
ting to the ship on account Of the heavy
sea and nigh wind, the boats starting
this morning early and not being able to
return until about O'Clock this after
noon. The ship is now nearly all under
water and is q total loss. The saved
are: Capt. Charles Samuels, First Officer
wynes. Second Engineer Simmons. Third
Engineer George Mitchell, Seaman Mar
tin Rasmussen.
The following are known to be
drowned: Samuel Park, steward; p. st.
George sWalIey, chief engineer; Harris,
seaman; Olsen, seaman, and two fire.
men, names unknown.
The boat with 10 Of the Grew which
got away from the ship when last seen.
was running on shore before the wind
and was apparently safe. Those In the
boat are; Moors, second offiosr; Grant,
donkey man; Turner, cook; Thompson,
carpenter; Donald, meas boy; Christian-
sen, Jeffen, PurfeIl, Blanche, ssamen !
stowAway, second steward and four ire.
men, names unknown.
The captain and four men viii leavs
for Norfolk at the rrst opportunity.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-05-05

the Nickel Plate receive the scale agreed
to by the New York Central and their
promise to resume work In the morning;
an absolute failure of agreement between
the men OF the Erie and the division SUI
perintendent; q partial failure between
the men Of the Lackawanna and the
master mechanic. and q delay pending
the ultimatum OF higher officials In the
matter Of the demand made by tue N en-
Of the New York aud Western PennsyI-
Esnia, and the Lehigh Valley, sum-
marlzss the ce7elopments OF today In the
strike Of the car repairsrs' association.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-05-05
MIR. MANLEY IN PHILA.
Expresses Himself as Pleased with Ar
ransements Made.

Philadelphia, May A-Jcssph II. Man
Icy Of Maine and United States Senator
Scott OF West virginias who represent the
Republican National committee. arrived
here today and visited the hall In which
the convention will be held. Mr.. Maniey
said that tho hall will be practically
finished by May 10, and hS considered it
many ways better than any In which the
Republican National convention had ever
bsen held, Mr.. MAnIsy also expressed
himsslf as well pleased with the arrange
msnts 80 far made and added that the
city Of Philadelphia had In every way.
kept faith with the national oommittse.
Ssrgsant-at-Arms wisweiI of WiEoon-
sin, will arrive here on May 12, and will
remain until after the national oonven-
tion shall have adjourned.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-05-05

ofiIce at ten o'clock this morning con-
nrming a despatch pFeviously received By
the Associated Press. It is generally oon-
sidered the most important communica-
tlon recsived from the front since the
capture OF General Cronje and the relief
OF Ladysmith.
The fact that the position gives the key
to one OF the main roads leading TO the
Brakkensburg passes. which possibly
may be tho means OF cooperation with
General Butler later on. provides an ad-
vaSos base Of supplies, etc.. and ct the
same time menaoes the Beers now south
east of Bloem fontein. is obviously the
reason for the Importance attached By all
hands to the intelligence.