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The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-10-28
FIRST STEP NECESSARY.

Capt. Campbell's proposition to put the Alert on the run between Skagwav and Haines daily. providing his operating ex- penses are guaranteed, should meet with a prompt acceptance. Now is the time to go after the trade of the Porcupine country. If It be turned this way now, the larger spring trade will naturally follow. Next summer the merchants will be busy with the Yukon business again. and with good work the Haines, Porcupine and Chilkat trade would be deverted to Skagway by that time. A good daily steamer service is the firsntsecessarv step toward securing this desired end-and It is absolutely nec- eSSary.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-10-28
TROOPS WILL RETURN
Liout. Raines and Soldiers to Come on Alert Tuesday.

Lieut.. Raines and the fifteen prvates of Company L, who have been at Halnes since before the beginning of the Kluck- wan potlatch, will return Tuesday. Capt. Hovev has made arrangements with Capt. MAlcom Campbell owner of the steamer Alert, to go down Monday and bring them up Tuesday.
 ''l want them all here by the Ist of the month," said Capt. Hovev, We are getting the new barracks in shape and it Is getting cold down there."
 "The potlatch is nearly over, and it is hardly possible that there will be any trouble. There is no purpose to serve in keeping the men longer at Halnes."
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-10-28
COMING FROM CHILKAT
Alert Brings Twenty Miners From
 New Diggings-Big Clean-Up.

There were about twenty passengers on the Alert from Haines last night Most ot them were from the new Chilkat digsings. They were all well pleased with the later prospects of that country.
 Capt. Connors was among the paSsen- gers. He says that the indications are that Bear and Clear creeks are rich.
 ''lt was reported at Haines," said Capt, Connors, ",hat Wiley and Finley on Por- cupine creek had trade their final clsdn-up and took oI, more than $Io,oJo. 1t makes about S5o,o talk out of this one mine during the ear"
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-10-28
Vices and Virtues Too Much.

A report comes from Alaska that the natives are dying of rapidly. This is always the case when civilization gets foothold in semi-barbsrous countries. The vices and virtues of civilization are too much for the natives of uneultured lands, whether in the tropic or the frigid zone. Portland Telegram.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-10-28
FOR RENT.
Hall for rent. Apply A. A. Anderson.

HdTI TUT 1tI1V' HPP1y H. H' H1utTsUH'
 Two, four or six room house newly and neatly papered with woodshed etc. With or without city water. Apply on prem ses. Third and State streets. IoI2w
 Rooms for rent on 4th avenue east o Broadway, suitable for housekeeping. ln- quire at rear of building, Mrs. Swenson.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-10-28

For the first time Brooklyn has cap- tured the pennant. representing the base ball championship. The ball tossers from the city of churches won every game from the Pittsburgers in the seri- es between the league leaders.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-10-28

While the federal office holders in Al aska have sufficient faith in the claims of the coming success put forth by the republican national committee to justi- fy their classification as loyal party men, yet there is slight anxiety among them that will be noticeable for two weeks or so longer The pertinence of that old saw, "there is many slip, etc" is quite annoying.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-10-28
SUBSCRIPTION RATES.
SUNDAY SOCIAL.

All items of social or fraternal in terest must be in by 7:30 Saturday eve ming.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-10-28

Prince Hohenlohe has resigned as Chancellor of Germany and Count Won Buelow, the foreign minister has been installed temporarily, at least. as his suc- cessor. Won Buelow is one of the rising statesmen of Europe.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-10-28
FOR SALE.

For Sale-House and lot on Ist, near Main. House neatly papered and partly furnished. Price, S2do. Inquire kfondfke Trading Co. TO 28I
 Piano for sale-Mrs. Sengfelder. 2t
 FOR SALE.--A lot of fine cigars. La Slnceridad, CIeola, Marguerite and Havana Rose W holesale or retail at the Commis- Sarv.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-10-28
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS.

,idVertisemtats nnder tbs bead of "Fr Rent" "Fo' Sale" "Hssted," ttVo cents per rCord tor first m sertioH, cent per pord or eaeb snbseqnent fHser lion. Under bead ''Sitnafions Wanted." cen per sDoyd. No advertisement takeH for fen tban tsDenty -hVe cents.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-10-28
WANTED.

Wanted-To buy for cash lot between 3rd and oth avenue. Prefer corner lot. Address. C., care of ALASKAN office. 3t
 Wanted-Woman to do general house. work in small family. Inquire Mrs. J. c. Price, Sixth avenue, near Main.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-10-28
Tailoring.

For stylish and good fitting clothes go to F. Wolland. who Is receiving the latest and most fashionable Report on Tailoring every montb Clothes dyed, cleaned and repaired I2I3tf
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-15

The preliminary announcement IN
Wednesday evenings News" and the
further details today, Of Lord Roberts
advance into the Free state and his
successful turning Of the Boer position
at Magersfonteln seem TO justify the
anticipation that success is now des'
tined to perch on British arms In South
Africa. The latest definite estimate OF
the Boer force between Modder river
and Kimberley Is about 1000, with pos
slble relniorcements Of four or hye
thousand since; while the British, in
Guiding the Kimberley garrison, must
have close to 10000, II, indeed, they do
not exceed that number. The relative
strength Of these forces would seem to
settle the result beyond all doubt and
at an early date; for unlike the situa-
ton at Ladysmith, the British are not
compelled to carry the Boer position,
but can go around, relieve Kimberley,
and then tie up the Boer army, II It re-
mains, as securely as It has tied UP
Kimberley.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-15
,EsERET EVENING NEWS: THURSDAY, FEBRUA

played the political game Of chess for
the control Of Persian affairs. Persia
excludes Russia from free access TO
the Indian ocean In that direction while
It has from the first been the ambition
Of the car to obtain sea ports, Great
Britain has used her influence at the
Persian capital to check all Russian al
yances, and always with success. At
last, however, Russia seems TO have
obtained the concessions needed to build
road across Persia, and II Is asserted
the enterprise viii be carried out In the
near future.
The fact that neither Great Britain
nor Germany objects to this Russian
plan is significant There are rumors to
the effect that the powers have decided
to divide Persia between them each
taking charge OF its sphere OF In
nuence," as In the case Of China. The
Russian railroad TO the Persian gulf
would, in that case, be only the wedge
by which to split the little kingdom up,
Russia acting for the interests OF the
other powers as well as herself
II IS more than possible, though, that
during the present crisis in Africa, Rus
STA may deem the time opportune to Sc.
cure more than her share OF Persian
influence In that ease trouble may
yet occur As the Times states, Great
Britain has interests in the southern
part Of Persia. and the gulf which may
have to be defended. Russia may OBJ
tain a harbor on the north side OF the
Strait Of Ormuz. but Great Britain Is
likely TO aim at the control Of the strait
itself in order 10 close the gulf, az she
has closed the entrance 10 the Black
Sea-
Russia Is great at the game Of ac-
curing territory without firing a shot.
She conquers by patience and diploma
cy. II she succeeds In adding a large
part Of the shahs domain to her terri
tory, without war, her statesmen should
be awarded the palm In any interna-
tional contest for diplomatic honors.
Russian history shows what clearly
defined policy. consistently pursued for
generations can accomplish, even under
adverse circumstances and against
great odds. When Car Peter launched
his ship Of state on the perturbed wa
tiers. there was but little probability Of
It's ability to outllve a fierce storm Rus
STA then was half barbarous. and weak.
Europe was against her several times.
Her hordes were easily dispersed by
the legions OF western powers, But she
fought and suffered defeat until she
had learned 10 conquer. Now she has
become a world power. through the
falthfulness OF her rulers In carrying
out the legacy left them by their ia
theirs. Evidently the mission Of that
country in the world Is far from full
filled. Russia is slow OF growth. She
may be destined TO outliye even the
most golden age OF the civilization that
now rules the kingdoms and nations Of
the world.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-15
THE CANAL SCHEME.
Boston Herald.

Boston neIdll,
II Is certainly an indication Of friend
ship and good will on the part OF the
English government TO make the sur
render that II Is reported TO have made
at this time, when the subject Of 18TH
milan canal construction Is practical
question before the American people,
and It is a specially gracious act on the
part Of the English to make this sur
render Of treaty rights without asking
for compensation In other directions or,
indeed. for anything but our guarantee
Of the absolute neutrality OF the canal.
II may be said that this was so mani
testify the right thing TO do that there
was no other course left, but In mat
tiers Of this kind Il Is not customary for
nations, any more than II is Tor men, TO
surrender TO others what are thought
to be valuable rights without exacting
an equivalent Of some kind
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-15
LORD ROBERTs's ADVANCE.

The most encouraging news, from a
British point OF view since the outbreak
osfthe war In South Africa, Is the mes
sage received In London from General
Roberts concerning the operations at
Modder river. He reports that he has
succeeded IN crossing the Orange Free
State border and obtaining a position
ON the road TO the capital Of that coun-
try. He has driven the Beers before
HIM and captured five Of their camps.
all with comparatively small losses.
1t does not appear that a serious, or
decisive engagement has as yet been
fought, but this Is looked for In a few
days. 1t is confidently expected that a
turn IN events has taken place, ana that
from now on the news from Africa VIII
be OF character different from that
which has hitherto been obtained, In
terest now Is concentrated on the oper-
atlons Of Lord Roberts and General
Kitchener. II Is claimed that the coun-
try north OF the Orange river does not
lend itself easily 10 defense, and that
the British. therefore, should have a
comparatively easy road 10 Bloemfon-
tein. on the other hand, before march,
ing toward the Free State capital, the
British would naturally have to dis
lodge the Beers from the strongholds
they now occupy. and TO guard their
line OF communication with very strong
forces.
II would be premature to predict what
course the conflict now win take. Il Is
not known where General cronje has
taken up his position, nor what his plan
Of defense Is. still With the great num-
bers now IN the field under the direction
OF Lord Roberts, II would be strange in
deed. II the Beers should not be forced
10 retire TO their mountain passes AMI
there defend themselves as best they
eau against the invaders. Hitherto the
war has been carried on on British ter
ritory II is now on Free State ground
and the initial successes OF the cam
paign now commenced, Justify the hope
OF the London press Of a series OF good
news from the scene OF operations.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-15
Baltimore Sun.

The Clayton Bulwer treaty which by
the new convention. Is TO be amended
was concluded between the United
States and Great Britain IN 1850 II
has more than once threatened TO in
terrupt the friendly relations between
the two powers concerned. Many argu.
ments have been made In and out OF
Congress 10 prove that the treaty has
lapsed and was no longer binding on
either nation. 1t has been alleged time
and again that Great Britain, by re-.
tanning control OF certain territory in
Central America, had violated the first
article OF the treaty. More conserva-
tive men. however. have held that un-
less a distinct abrogation were secured
Great Britains claim 10 Joint in
terest IN the canal could not be ignored.
Notwithstanding this fact Secretary
Blaine was on the point OF abrogating
II and was only restrained. II Is said,
by the conservatism Of President Harri-
son II Is also understood that Secretary
Gresham was preparing TO denounce
the treaty In 1894. when Great Britain
withdrew from the Mosquito" settle.
ment and satisfied the American au-
thorities that Honduras was Of no
value strateglcally.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-15
RUSSIA IN PERSIA.

The British public appear 10 place
but little confidence in Russian deolara-
tons, that the Cars government will
not embarrass Great Britain during the
present crisis. Russian troops Il seems.
are steadily being massed on the south
ern froa,ler. and the supposi,ion Is
natural tina, this is done for some ag-
grfssive purpose.
The Times, commenting on the sub
ject, calls attention 10 the German ac-
tlyity In prospective railroad building,
from the Mediterranean TO the Persian
gulf, and states that Grea; Britain may
have 10 defend her interests in the
Persian gulf and southern Persia
against the whole world"
For yean Russia and England have
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-15
Chicago Times. Herald.

The life Of the enterprise Is in this dis
tinction Hence the convention between
Mr. Hay and lord Pannoefote with re-
gard 20 the CLAYTON. Bulwer treaty Is
born dying n not dead For by that ar.
rangement there Is no relative gain Tor
this country. The Interests OF all ma
lions are advanced In like degrees
What does the privilege Of doing the
work and collecting tolls amount 10 un-
der The circumstances? The financial
benefits are problematical. the political
benefits nll II We are 20 have a neutral
canal Il 81 immaterlal whether Il Is
built b. us, by Great Britain. by any
other bower or bv any combination OF
powers 40 Government, could lay murh
stress u9on the investment as q husl-
ness speculation FOR the direct profit
o. the public treasury.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-15
Cleveland Plain Dealer.

Those senators who hold that the oc-
cupatlon Of the Mosquito coast by Great
Britain, contrary TO the stipulatlons OF
the first article Of the Clayton Bulwer
treaty released the United States from
any obligation TO the treaty,will be like.
~ TO regard the Hay-Paunoefote agree
ment as entirely unnecessary and as
conceding TO Great Britain an interest
IN American affairs which does not be.
long 10 H. Evidently there will be nc
haste In ratifying the treaty, whatever
may be rs ultimate fate
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-15

Ex-consul Macrum makes a strong
statement as to his treatment by the
British while at Pretoria, but It is well
to await Investigation before demand
ing war against England, Neyerthe-
less. there should be an inquiry; and
II MFR. Macrums statement either
stands or is corroborated there IS sure
to be an increase Of antl-Brltish sem
tlment in this country. II It should be
demonstrated that the gentleman has
been oyer-zealous in his assertions the
people are entitled to know IL, SO as to
avoid drifting toward a sentiment that
will hamper II not disrupt Anglo-Amer-
lean peaceful relations,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-15
LAW, NOT GOOD LOOKS.

a remarkable law suit has been de-
clded recently by Judge Schuyler, OF
Easton, Pa. It appears that one Alice
Bartholomew sued Emery Speer for
damages, the defendant having appro-
prlated one foot OF ground belonging to
the plaintiff A thousand dollars was
the sum asked for, and although the
property was only valued at S5iel, the
jury awarded the full amount The
Judge then set this verdict aside and
declared It to be:
"A verdict Of the kind which the
courts have been long accustomed to
expect In actions for damages where,
as here, an attractiye-looking woman IL
the plaintiff and a mere man is the
defendant. In such cases II Is always
the man that suffers"
The New York World In commenting
on this case observes:
What is surprising In this case Is
not that the jury should have awarded
the plaintiff S5l.6l damages for her
property and sgiS.39 for her good looks,
but that the Judge should have had
the courage 10 set aside an award based
on the established custom Of the Amer
lean jury and on the invariable recog-
milton OF the good looks Of the plaintiff
as an element In all suits az law
But may we not be permitted 10 utter
a plea IN support OF the learned Judge?
Would Il not be better on the whole.
10 have dull. prosaic questions Of law
whether relating TO property or to
murder-decided on their merits and I'm
accordance with justice. rather than 20
have the decisions Of iuries decided In
favor Of an MISUNDERSTANDING plain
tiff' merely on account OF her pretty
faceP
The deviation OF the Judge from an
almost universal American custom may
be surprising but can II not also be
set down as a sign Of popular awak-
ening OF better understanding and
truer appreciation Of woman as a mem
Der OF society? II has probably not oc-
CURED to the "chivalry" which the
Judge rebuked, that by making OF wo-
man a being irresponsible before the
Law, It virtually places her outside the
class Of rational beings. II treats her
as property Masters used to be re-
sponsibe for their slaves, as they are
for their animals and as parents are
for their little children. II can GER
talnly be no compliment 70 woman
kind TO be placed in any OF these
classes, No law can be effective for
good, as long as It excludes one-half
Of the human family from rs opera
lions, because such a practice has the
appearance Of daily demonstration,
that law is not founded on eternal jus.
tlce but on the caprice OF men.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-15

Leading participants in the conyen-
ton at Chicago this week think the
work Of the meeting was the beginning
OF the end. In view OF the resourceful-
ness Of aggregations Of capital there Is
some question yet as to which end Is
referred to. II may be well to wait a
while before counting the chickens that
may be incubated from the antitrust
cggs laid thus far.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-15
san FrancIsco Chronlele.

But the treaty u fundamentally
wrong IN that Il recognizes the prlncl.
pie ~ permitting the interference OF
any Euronean nation IN an American
matter. Europe has been hitherto con-
sidered as In some respects a political
unit. and as such Il controls the Suez
canal The proposed isthmian canal Is
a purely American affair In which no
nation OF Europe has any right 10 a
hearing II the United States pro-
poses 20 build the canal II is a matter
between the United States and the
Central American nation or nations
across whose territory II Is built. What
they may agree upon Is the business OF
no other nation. The Clayton Bulwer
treaty should be abrogated. and no
other treaty made with any European
nation on the subject II II cannot be
abrogaied It should be denounced.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-15

OF the Clayton Bulwer treaty are abro-
gated. The United States Is authorized
to build and control the Nicaragua
canal. The only reservation is that the
neutrality Of The canal shall be guar
anteed. The waterway must be open
TO the ships OF all nations on equal
terms at all times whether in peace or
war The route Of the canal and It's
examinations must not be fortified and
they are to be free from attack or seiz-
ure by belligerents.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-15

Congress is to be asked to protect
seamen from "land sharks" in Atlantic
ports. On the theory that the willingly
gullible have no complaint at being
"gulled." there has not been much
sympathy heretofore Tor those seamen
who carouse TIL their wages are mort
gagged to keepers OF whisky shops.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-15

VIE and yindictiye they become. they
lnd consistent champion IN our vitu-
perative and inscriptions contempor-
airy. To nIsauota the Deseret News and
then proceed 10 attack It's own distor-
items, Is almost its every day employ
ment Is It not indeed heightened
Journal and a devoted friend to the
Mormon" people? Wen did it put az
the head OF It's present efiuslon. The
Perhdy Of II Air"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-15

that the waterway marks the southern
line OF United states sovereignty. There
is In this comment a clear suspicion
that Central America viii be annexed
70 the United States in tlme--a matter
in which Mexico has deep interest
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-15

Senator Pettigrew Of South Dakota
has some consolation for being called a
traitor In Congress, he has been
thanked by a score OF Massachusetts,
anu-imperiaiis,s for having placed him
self in the predicament to be 50 stlg-
matized by his colleagues.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-15

Latest dispatches from South Africa
indicate that Lord Roberts army was
both too big and too wise 20 fall into
any Boer traps on the Modder river; in
deed the traps seem to have been
worked by the British. although the
Beers kept out OF reach.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-15

Thomas lscarvo Of Indiana has been
sent to jan for a year FOR drawing his
pension In another mans name His
claim to the pension was good. how
ever and he will probably get forgive
ness from the government for the other
nfense.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-15
Chicago Record.

4 treaty between the United states
ana Great Britain modifying the Clay
o~.Bulwer treaty has been signed at
Washington. according 70 the new
agreement the dls! ccntrol provisions
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-15

The antitrust people had a lively
time in the closing session Of the con-
yentlon, but they expect to make the
furnace seven times hotter for the
trusts.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-15

Mexican discussion Of the Nicaragua
canal under American csntro. nc,t1
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-11-09
A (IaIa Week.

The Ewing-Taylor company will
be remembered by all as playing
at this place last season. They
come to this city much stronger
than ever before, producing their
own royalty plays with special
scenery, calcium and electrical ef-
fects. They play a complete pro
duction. They are now playing at
Hnbinger's casino, Keokuk. to the
largest business ever played to by
any other similar attraction to over
1000 people nightly. The Gate
City has this to say of them in last
Wednesdays issue: THE Ewing
Taylor combination scored another
hit last night in Myrtle Ferns.
receiving four curtain calls during
the performance, something thai
has never happened at any Other
performance in the city"
They are to be here all mex
week. Prices, 10, 20 and 80 cents
One lady admitted free Monday
night if accompanied by one pai(
3Oc ticket, provided it is reserved
by 6 O'Clock p. m. Monday.