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ONE NEW CASE OF PLAGUE
This IS Reported from Eahului, Island o
Maui.
None az Honolulu = HI sugar Ware
house " aiIins Deeis on 10 Burn
Insurance Co.'S VIII MOI Pay.
fAfternoon DIspatches.l


San Francisco, March 1s--The steam-
or Gaelic from the Orient via Honolulu
brings the following adyices from
Honolulu under date Of March 5;
No new cases Of plague have deyel-
oped for three days. one new case has
been reported from Kahului Maui. The
situation In this city is better than Il
has been for month.
The big Hawaiian commercial and SUI
gar companys store at Kahului, con-
tanning sl25,00O worth Of merchandise,
besides large amount Of lime FERTILE
ers OF cement, together with all the
warehouses at kahului appertaining 10
Il, or under guard, awaiting the de-
termination OF the health authorities
whether 1t shall be given to the flames
or not. An the employees and their fam
lilies are In quarantine.
This has been done as the result Of
finding plague infected rats In and
about the store and warehouse, and
the presence Of large numbers Of rats
there.
At a meeting of the representatives
OF the various insurance companies and
their attorneys It was decided not to
pay losses on buildings destroyed by
the civil authorities in an effort 10
stamp out the plague. This action on
the part OF the insurance companies
will result In many claims being made
against the government for the losses
sustained In the fire.
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Afternoon pIspaiehes.l

London March ia parliamentary
paper containing the kilograms sent to
the British government by the presi-
dents Of the South African Republic
and the Orange Free State. and Great
Brltains reply thereto, was issued to-
day. II gives first the telegram sent
by the two presidents TO the Marquis OF
Salisbury, as follows:
THE BoER APPEAL.
"Bloemfontein, March 5,-The blood
and the tears Of thousands who have
suffered by this war, and the prospect
Of all moral and economic ruin, where
with South Africa is now threatened,
make 1t necessary for both belligerents
TO ask themselves dispasslonately and
as In the sight OF the triune God
for what are they fighting and whether
the aim OF each justifies all this appall-
ing misery and devastation.
With this object. and In view Of the
assertions OF various British statesmen
10 the effect that this war was begun
and Is being carried on with the set
purpose OF undermining her maJesty's
authority In South Africa, and Of set
ting up an administration OYersaii OF
South Africa, independent Of her majes-
tvs government, we consider II our
duty to solemnly declare that this war
was undertaken solely as defensive
measure, to maintain the threat
ened independence Of the
South African Republic. and
Is only continued In order to Sc
cure and maintain the incontestible In
dependence Of both republics as sOyer-
eign International states, and 10 obtain
the assurance that those OF her majes-
tvs subjects who have taken part with
us In this war shall suffer no harm
whatever IN person Or property. ON taese
conditions. but on these conditions
alone, are we now, as In the past. de-
sirous Of seeing peace re.established in
South Africa; while. II her maJesty's
government is determined to destroy
the independence Of the republics. there
is nothing left TO US and to our people
but TO gerseyere 10 the end in the
course already begun. In spite OF the
overwhelming pre-eminence Of the Brit
ism empire, we are confident that that
God who lighted the unextlnguishable
fire OF love OF freedom In the hearts OF
ourselves and OF our belief that He will
not forsake US, and that He viii ac-
complish His work in us and in our
descendants.
we hesitated 10 make this declara-
ton earlier to your eXcellency, as we
feared that as long as the advantage
was always on our side and as long as
our forces held defensive positions far
within her majesty's colonies, such a
declaration might hurt the feelings and
honor Of the British people But now
that the prestige OF the British empire
may be considered 10 be assured by the
capture Of one Of our forces by her
majesty's troops, and that we have
thereby been forced to eyacuate other
positions which our forces had oc-
cupied. that difficulty is over and We
can no longer hesitate TO clearly in
form your government and people In
the sight OF the whole civilized world,
why We are fighting and on what con-
ditlons We are ready 20 restore peace"
BRITAIN's RESPONSE,
Here is the reply
"rhe marquis OF Salisbury TO the
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KENTUCKY's PEACEFUL DAY.
Legislature Unmolestcd - Session
Comes 20 Close Tonight.

Frankfort, KY. March bah appre-
hension Of further trouble had appar-
emily disappeared when the two houses
Of the legislature met at the usual hour
today without molestatlon from the
State troops.
Speculation as to Gov. Taylor's future
action still continues. Gov. Taylor him
self refused all interviews on the sub
tect today, but prominent Republicans
who have talked with him assert en-
phatically that Coy. Taylor Will remain
IN Frankfort and continue his fight for
what he considers the right until the
question Of the gcTernorship is finally
passed upon.
The legislature will adjourn sine die
before midnight
Beyond Senator Triplett's resolution
approliiating 100000 for q reorganiza-
ton oc the State militia under Gov
Beckham, there is little legislation OF
importance pending and Democratic
members Of both houses expressed con-
fidenoe OF passing this.
Republican Lieutenant Governor John
Marshall held consultations during the
morning with Democratic Adiutant
Genetal Castleman and several Demo-
cratic members Of the legislature. The
general situation was discussed.
Lieut. Gov. Marshall submitted a
proposition TO Senator Carter that both
temporarily withdraw from the senate
ami allow a temporary Democratic pre-
siding officer to be elected to facilitate
the passage Of the Louisville tax law.
Senator Carter refused
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DISCUSSED 1T IN SECRET.
Important Question Connected with
C9ur d. Alene Riots.

Washington, March iS.-There was
spirited controversy at the outset OF the
Occur d'Alene investigation when Rep
resentative Lentz called attention TO
kilograms given out by the war depart
ment in which capitalists asked for
protection to their interests In the min
ing country. He said that In view Of
the publications the country ought TO
have the affidavits presented by Sena
tors Carter and Heitfeld TO the Presi-
dent, in which prominent officials OF the
mining and labor organizations stated
martial law was unnecessary In the
Occur d'Alene district The committee
finally went into executive session on
Mr.. Lentz proposition and decided not
to call on the President FOR the aft
davlts.
At the open hearing the cross-ex-
animation OF L, ]. Simrklns developed
many additional incidents Of the dis
order, but in the main the witness held
to the recital given on his direct exam
ination.
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THE COST OF BENBROOK'S TRIAL.
Total Expense the State Amounted to About S0OCost to
BenbrOOk Said to Have Been About
$4,000

Ever since the conclusion OF the
Benbrook murder trial, there has been
much speculation as TO what the cost
to the State was. and what the bill OF
expense that Benbrook footed amount
ed TO-
From the best information obtainable
It appears that the Benbrook prosecu-
ton, including. Of course, the prellmi-
nary hearing and such items as the
transcript OF the testimony there given.
viii foot up about $1,000 This includes
the fee for extra counsel, the item OF
$3.50 paid the twelve Jurors, the expense
Of keeping them, the pay OF witnesses
and their mileage, one OF them, Robert
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NO CHANGE IN ALLEN.
Nebraska's senator for Free Coinage
senator Bard on Committees.

Washington, March 13.-Mr. Kean
On. j. resigned from the committee on
public lands, Mr.. Thurston (Neb.) from
the committee on railroads; Mr. Simon
(ore) from the committee on the Po-
tomac river front; Mr. Foster (Washn.)
from the committee on woman suffrage,
and Mr. Wetmore Or. ~ from the COM
mittee on manufactures.
President pro TEN Frye then appoint
ed Mr.. Bard (Calif) to the several COM
mittees. from which senators had re-
signed in order to make committee
places for him.
At the conclusion Of the morning
business. Mr.. Allen (Neb) rising to
question OF privilege, said he had been
mlsrepresented by the Washington cor
respondent Of a New York paper, who
had reported that Mr.. Allen had aban-
doned the free coinage OF silver. Mr..
Allen denied the correspondents state
ment, saying; Nothing that ! ever
said could by any kind Of torture be
construed as lack Of faith In my party
platform, which declares for the free
and unlimited coinage Of both gold and
silver at a ratio Of l6 to ].
Mr.. Allen read the colloquy between
himself and Mr.. Aldrich, which he said
was the basis Of the report concerning
him.
Il want 10 repeat" said be, "and
want the public printer TO put this
statement In black faced type, that
am a firm believer and always have
been in the doctrine Of free and unlim-
tied coinage OF gold and silver AZ the
ratio OF ls TO !, and do not believe In
waiting for any other nation"
Mr.. Allen was proceeding with an
elaboration OF his views when he was
interrupted by Mr.. Turner (Wash).
who had yielded TO him, and was re-
minded that 1T was a personal state
ment" for which he had yielded and not
q speech.
Mr.. Allen gave way, but was followed
by Mr.. Butler IN c. who desired TO
make q personal statement concerning
a similar matter.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-13
RHODE ISLAND REPUBLICANS.
Biggest Convention Ever Held-Nom-
nations by Acclamation.

Providence. r. l., March lS.-The Re-
publican State convention here today
was the largest ever held in this State.
The enthusiasm was marked. George
II. Utter OF Westerly was the chair
man. He reviewed the events Of the
past four years, claiming that the prom
ises by the last national campaign had
been fulfilled. Hhe said.
"The Philippines belong to us as
truly as does this snug little State, -
and added.
"The conclusion is unavoidable that
the American people owe II 70 the peo-
pie OF those islands and OF the world
as much as TO themselves TO bring or
der out Of chaos and to give to the
islands the highest form OF govern
ment for which their people are pre-
pared"
The following nominations were made
by reclamation:
For governor-Wiliam Gregory,
North Kingston.
Lieutenant governor-Charles Dean
Kimball. Providence.
Attorney general-Wilard B. Tanner,
Providence.
Secretary OF state--Charles p. Ben
nett. Providence.
General reasurer-Walter A. Read,
Gloucester.
Delegates and alternates to the ma
tionai Republican convention were
elected.
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o. Doolan, having been brought form
Denver. the pay Of the stenographer at
IS pc rday, and many minor but neces.
sary expenses.
AS to Benbrook's expense, the exact
amount is not known but II is estlmat.
ed by his friends at round $4,000. OF
course. the greater part Of this is repre-
scented by attorneys fees. It Is said
that Benbrook paid Judge Powers $1,000
In advance, while the frm OF Zane &
Rogers got about the same. This
probably does not represent the full
amount paid the attorneys by consid.
cradle. Then the defense was. Of
course, under expense as was the State
In looking up witnesses and preparing
It's case.
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Justines the President.

Washington, March lS.-The inyesu-
cation Of charges that certain federal
appolntees are polygamists came 10 a
close today by an agreement for a
unanimous report from the House COM
mittee on postohices and post roads,
which conducted the investigation. The
report has been drawn up by Repre-
sentative Mcpherson OF Iowa, and will
be presented TO the House and made
public later today or tomorrow. 1t Il
understood 10 hold that at the time the
appointments were made the President
was not aware that the appolntees
were charged with polygamy. As to
the facts Of the polygamous status OF
appointees the report states that the
common repute OF the communities In
which they lived was that the parties
were polygamists, but that there is a
want Of definite and conclusive evil
dence on this point.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-13
BRITAIN REJECTS
OFFER OF MEDIATION
,,tod States Makes a Tender OF Its Friend
" Services, but These are Prompt
Iy and Firmly Declined.

If Salisbury TO the Beers that Britain Will Not Assent
,he udeoendence Of Either the TfanSvaa or the Orange
r,.s Stae-American Offer Of Mediation Was Suggestion
!. ,he Interest Of Humanity Government Was Only
Messenger United States the Only Government mat Heed
>. ,be Boer Would Not and France Dare
Mt ord Roberts at the Doors OF BlOemionten and tx
oeted There Tonight-Ma Have More Fighting
Condition OF Maieking.
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thus amended VIII be submitted to the

thus amended VIII be submitted to the
auCus.
SO far there has been no departure
from amicable feeling among senators,
lnd there is a noticeable disposition to
econcile all differences In the interest
II party harmony. In this desire the
President Is known to Join heartily but
he has told senator's who have visited
him that he was equally anxious that
ertaln principles should remain inylo-
ate In the settlement. He urges among
other things the retention OF the House
principle Of protection and the estab-
ishment OF civil government
Senator Foraker's amendments are
understood 10 look to the retention Of
the tariff as applied 10 articles shipped
from Puerto Rico to the United States,
and TO It's being dispensed with on ar
tlcles shipped from the United States
TO Puerto Rico. ana also TO the elimin-
alton Of the provision for a delegate
from Puerto Rico to Congress. II Is
believed these concessions will satisfy
both the free traders and the tariff
men
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-13
Sheldon's Paper Issued.

Topeka. Kan, March i1s.--The first
Issue OF the Sheldon edition Of the To-
peka Capital went to press at 2:37 this
morning and the press was kept run
ming until noon, printing over 10000
copies. The rest Of the edition will be
printed In Chicago and New York. for
which matrices will be sent daily.
The management OF the paper says
about $4,000 copies are required daily.
and that fresh orders are coming by
every mail, $4,000 yesterday Mr. Shell
don was at his desk again at s:45 again
this morning The paper is not salts
factory to regular subscribers and out
side papers have been bought freely to-
day,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-13
A BABY FOUND.

A baby girl not more than about two
weeks old. was found on the doorsteps
Of a railroad man, residing on Fourth
South street. between Fourth and Fifth
West. at an early hour this morning
Up TO q late hour this afternoon no
word had been received at the police
station, consequently particulars were
lacking.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-13
No Change of Democratic Convention

Kansas City. Mo, March lS.-The sub
committee Of the Democratic national
committee today resumed the discus
sion Of plans for the national conven-
ton In July. The subcommittee de-
clded that 1t could not change the date
for holding the convention from July
4th without the consent Of the entire
committee. and the opinion was ex-
pressed that no change Of date win be
made. The rate submitted by the rail-
road committee was passed upon as
satisfactory. The rate is the same as
that conceded the Republican national
convention at Philadelphia.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-13
COMPROMISES LOOKED FOR.
Republicans Senators VIII Caucus
Over the Puerto Rican Bill.

Washington, March l3.-The Republi-
can senators have decided TO hold q
caucus for the settlement of their diff
ferences upon the Puerto Rican ques-
tlon. and a call has been issued for a
meeting after adjournment OF the SEN
ate today.
Senator Foraker. In charge OF the bill
providing a form Of government for
Puerto Rico. has drafted amendments
TO the bill which he thinks will meet
the demands OF all interests In the Re-
publican party, and the measure as
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GIVEN PRIOR CLAIM.
j b. Hickman made Preferred Creditor
in Nina M.Phelps Bankruptcy Case,

]. r. Hickman has won the fight In
his contest FOR priority claim In the Vina
NJ. Phelps bankrupt case, Referee Bald
win today oyerruled the objection TO
Hickman's claim and made 1t a pre-
ferred one,
The claim amounts 10 about sels,5o,
with interest at per cent from Dec.
22nd. 1899. TN December 50. 1899, the re-
spectiye dates OF the transfer % the
mortgage Mrs. Phelps gave Hickman
on her property for loan she re-
ceived from him, and the fling OF her
petition In bankruptcy.
l.. L, Archer has petltioned for a
private sale OF the property, which will
probably be made in few days.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-13
THE BOER-BRITISH
CORRESPONDENCE
Full Text of the Communications Asking for
Peace and Refusal to Grant it on
the Terms Stated.

Beers Suggest that BeIgernts Ask What They are Fighting for
Say They Started Only Defensive Measure to
Retain Their ndependencef This is Refused They viii
Fight TO the End-Dd Not Appeal Earlier Lest They Should
Wound British Feelings in the Hour OF Deeat-Sasbury
Says Beers Armed in Acknowledging Discussion Sent an
Insulting Ulimaum-0 Free State Not Concerned
Will Not Discuss Questions Raised by AppeaI-No Inde.
pendence for the Beers.
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ESPECIAL TO THE NEWS. u

Washington. D. G., March l3.--Rule
Letcher OF Salt Lake has been dis
missed from his position In the United
States senate. Mr.. Letoher was APP
pointed by Senator Rawlins. and has
served two years. His brother is clerk
OF the federal court In Utah.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-13
Mr.. RULE LETCHER IS DISMISSED.
Was the Utah Man Given Appointment in the Senate by
Senator Rawlins, and Brother Of
j.. r. Letcher.

Jerold r. fletcher, when spoken 70
this afternoon. said he had not heard
from his brother for several months
but that he did not attach any import
once to the change as II was not an
appoIntiye Office that he held-simply
being employed In the postal service
under the sergeant-at-arms OF the Sem
ate, who might appoint or disiniss at
will.
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ON POLYGAMOUS POSTMASTERS.
Committee viii Report Generating the President-NO RecOm
mendaiOn as TO MIR. Graham-Matter
Probably Ended

which VIII be submitted TO the full COM
mittee tomorrow. II Is very short,
and states that al the time he appoint
ed the postmasters alleged to be polyg-
amists. Messrs. Smith and Graham. he
was not aware that they were polyga-
mists.
The report makes no recommends
ton as 10 the action to be taken in case
Of Mr.. Graham, II he be guilty The
report viii be adopted by the committee
and submitted 10 the House, which. II
is believed, will end the entire matter.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-13
Floods in Illinois.

Chicago. March lS.-Reports received
here today show that serious food are
prevailing in the northern portion Of
Illinois by the overlooking Of the I'LL
nois. Des Plains, Fox, Sangamon and
Kankakee rivers Much live stock and
property have already been destroyed
Many factories In cities Of the upper
Illinois valley are idle on account Of the
floods
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ESPECIAL TO THE oNEws."l

Washington. d. c., March 49, Messrs.
Mcpherson OF Iowa. Bromwell OF Ohio.
and GrIggs Of Georgia, the sub-com-
mitiee Of the committee on posiofiices
and post roads, to which was referred
the entire matter Of Representative
Lentz's charges that President McKin-
ley had appointed pclygamists to Office
have agreed on a unanimous report Of
exoneration Of the President.
Mr.. Mcpherson has written the report.
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QUAY CASE COMES UP TUESDAY.
Senator Penrose Says the Senate Republican Caucus viii
Insist on Final Vote That
Day.

today that at the Republican caucus.
TO be held this afternoon, he would
call up the Quay case, and insist on ar
rangement being made by which the
final vote 10 be taken next Tuesday.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-13
Roland Reed Is Out.

New York. March l3,-Roland Reed.
the actor who has been sick for the past
four months In ST. Luke's hospital, has
been discharged and is on the road 10
full recovery.
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Arrest in Nevada for Murder.

Reno, New. March 13.--Markx ,West-
lake, wanted AT iSacrameato, Us sfo-
the murder Of r. X. Watts. a mining
man from Idaho. was arrested here to-
day.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-13
Financial Bill Passes.

Washington, March ls.-The confer
ence report on the financial bill was
adopted by the House. yeas, 1866; nays,
100; present and not voting, 10,
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ceived by a South African firm In Lon
don, dated Mafeking, Tuesday, March
9Th, via Lobatsi, March 9th, says:
"All well. but town still besleged."
A dispatch TO the Times from Ma
feklng, dated oMnday, March 5th, says
feking. dated Monday. March 5th, says
the garrison al that place were then
feeling acutely the distress Of the siege.
They were reduced TO the use Of horse
flesh and bread made ON horse forage.
while the water was parasiticaly con-
taminated. Typhoid. dysentery and
diphtheria wss epidemic. but Il was i'm
possible to Isolate the victims. The
sufferings of the women and children
were terrible, and there were deaths in
the womens lager daily. The native
population was starving.
The military operations were pro-
crossing favorably. They had been ex-
tended to the brick fields whence the
enemy had been completely expelled.
RELIEF APPROACHES.
A number Of oablegrams have been
received from Mafeking today including
one TO a Birmingham firm asking II to
ship goods Immediately, thus Indicating
the belief Of the speedy relief OF the
place.
Lady Georglana Curzon also received
the following dispatch from Lady Sarah
Wilson az Mafeking: Delighted to re-
ceve your cable Of February 10th. All
well, March l."
The latter message was dispatched to
Mafeking March 4th, by way OF Col.
Plumers camp
The indications are that Col Plumer
was ~ Lobatsl March 9th and as II Is
only IS miles thence 10 Maj king efnlte
news ought to be speedily forthcoming,
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ESPECIAL TO THE "YEws."l

Washington, d. c.. March iS.-sena-
tor Penrose, who has change Of Sem
ator Quay's case in the Senate, stated
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-01-26

The cost of the ocean cables 20 far
exceeds s25O.00O,00O.