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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-01-26
CouNsELs MODERATION.
Captain Mahan Talks of American
Sympathies in Boer War.

NEW YORK. Jan. 25.-Following is
the letter of Captain Alfred t, Mahan,
which has caused discussion in the
British press:
MAY l suggest to your citizens gen.
orally. and to the Boer sympathizers
especially, the inalvisibllity Of public
meetings on this question. There are
very many among us, myself certainly
one, who feel strongly in favor of
Great Britain as others do Of her oppo-
nents. Let us all be careful not to pro-
vokt one another by immoderate ex-
pressions Of opinion, to which public
meetings tend. Those on one side pro-
woke retaliation on the other; nay,
they may make it necessary, for in the
problems of the near future a good
understanding with Great Britain is
too important for us to permit the i'm
preston that we are all against her
here and we may find ourselves in the
unseemly state Of party divisions for
and against foreign states, as in the
beginning of this century between the
French and British parties. I avail
myself OF this opportunity to say that
in my Judgment not only is the cause
of Great Britain just, but to have
failed to uphold it would have been to
fail In national honor"
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RULED ny COMMISSIONS.
Probable Plan for Governing Philip
pine Possessions.

NEW YORK. Jan. z5.---A special to
the Herald from Washington says:
The proposition made by the Filipino
leader. Senior MabIni, for civil COM
mission 10 treat with the Fillplnos. will
not be considered By the administra-
tlon undl Agulnaldo surrenders, and
in official circles the general disposition
ls 70 regard MabIni's request as anoih-
er play for delay.
IL is the purpose q President Nc
KlnleJ % lnaugurate a civil govern
ment 10 supersede military rule in the
Philippines at the earliest possible mo-
nent. and he Is fayorably inclined to-
ward "A commission in lieu OF a govern
or g. neral. and Is discussing the ques-
tlon Of available men for such COM
mission. II his present plans are car
rled out the FlFliPinos viii have all
of the commissions they want 10 con-
fer with. for in addition 10 a commits
sicH for the government OF the islands.
II Is not unlikely that congress will ap-
point joint commission to investigate
the islands next summer and report TO
the next session as guide for future
legislation.
A great deal Of interest was mani
tested IN congressional circles in the
communication from Senor Mabini
There II some diversity Of opinion over
The proposition and its feasibility.
Senator H3ar. leader Of the antl-ad-
ministratlon forces in this fight, was
deeply interested In the proposition.
That sounds fair and just, said he,
and / do not see how such a PROPOSE
tion can well be declined. AS under
stard. all the Fllipinos ask is that
congress listen TO them before deciding
their fate"
senator Lodge, who represents the
administrations views Of the Philip
pire question. said
~ viii be time enough to talk Of
comm lssIons when these people lay
down their arms and stop lighting our
soldiers
Senator Beveridge, a most pro-
nounced annexationist, regards Mabinl
us the equal, as a constructive states
man.of any man in public life in Amer
ica. or hts proposition, however, the
senator said:
Il would have TO study II more close
ly before giving an opinion that would
he of any value, but II | were TO an
swer oflhand, / would say that 1t
seems TO me his suggestion has been
anticipated by the appointment of the
civil commission which visited the
islands and which did everything pos
sible to bring about an understanding
With the natives"
John Barrett, former minister TO
Siar, says,
Nhatever comes from Mabini is
mornings London papers is on the in
chned. however, to think It is too late
for anything to be done on the line he
suggests. The only thing TO do is 10
go In and complete American victory
and then get to work and help the
Filipinos develop the largest amount Of
self government of which they are
capable"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-01-26
wARRENs SUCCESS DUBIOUS.
He Must Prepare 20 Hold Splonkop
Against Strong Efforts TO
Rccapture II.

LONDON, Jan. %, 2;25 p, m.--Jubl-
latiou over General warren's achieve
ment in capturing Splonkop Tuesday
night is ehastened by the realization
that his success is only provisional, as
is appears clear from Buffers dispatch
that the Beers fully realize the strate-
sieal Importance OF Spionkop and at
the time his message was sent off
they had not abandoned hope OF re-
capturing the position. Nevertheless,
heavy load OF anxiety has been re-
moved from the nation, and there
is general expectation that as the Brit
ish have succeeded In keeping the hill
all day long, they will manage to re-
tain 1t until Warren plants guns
enough on II to dominate the Boer
trenches right and left.
There is the usual disposition here
to exaggerate the Importance of the
point scored, but II is realized that
Butler still has task before him call
ing for most dogged persistence and
untiring attack and that difficulties
VIII increase as the position developes.
The relief OF the tension on the stock
exchange was very marked. Busi-
ness began more cheerfully all around,
and with an upward movement under
the influence of news at the war Of
flee, Al the clubs and other resorts
there was little notable change from
the gloomy fears of yesterday.
The appearance of news placards on
the streets sent crowds OF people to the
war Office and the Hobbies were soon
filled to suffocation. Those near the
notice board read out the news at fire.
quent intervals for the benefit Of late
arrivals who were unable to approach
and each successive reading led TO a
renewal of cheering, In the ladies
lobby there were signs of the sad side
of the victory. The question often
asked was, when will the casualties
be received?"
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Taylor stated to an Associated Press
representative that the men were not
soldiers. He disolaimed any knowl-
eige Of the identity or purpose Of the
visitors.
The men marched 10 the state house,
stacked their guns and took up POSI-
tions In groups about the building.
They Were all provided with badges
bearing a portrait Of Governor Taylor,
which they pinned on their breasts.
Adjutant General Collier states he
had no knowledge that the fnen we're
coming. Many OF the visitors are
members Of the state guard. The total
number which arrived on the special
train cannot be stated exactly, but the
train had II cars.
Ex-Secretary Of State Finley ad-
dressed the visitors from the steps OF
the statehouse. He said the object OF
gathering was to see justice done. A
committee was appointed to draft reso-
lutions. Stephen Sharp. Of Lexington,
was chosen chairman.
The lower house Of the legislature
met at II o'clock, and on motion of
Cantrell democratic leader), a resoIu-
tlon was adopted excluding all but
ladies from the chamber and galleries.
Catron GepJ asked consent OF the
house 70 permit non-niembers to pre-
sent a resolution, but Speaker Trimble
ruled that nobody but a member could
do so.
A rumor is in circulation, but per-
sIstently denied, that Judge Cantrell.
OF the local circuit court, has sum
moned all democratic deputy sherIffs
OF the state to Frankfort. Common
wealth Attorney Franklin ,ays he
knows Of no such order.
LATER.
Tile armed men from the mountains,
contrary 20 expectations. on the advice
OF the republican authorities, here left
Frankfort at o'clock tonight.
The concensus Of opinion here is that
th. visitors mistook this for the day
on which the contest boards we're to
make their report. The men were an
hour getting aboard their train, and
arused themselves during the delay
by discharging their guns. The people
Of the city gave them wide berth.
They are expected to return when
the contest ends.
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LONDON. Jan. ~ 4:i5 a. m.--Gon-
eral Buffers phrase, the men are
splendid" thrills England with pride
and confidence. His taking and hold
Ing spionkop were considered perma-
nent advantages.
Sir Chas Warrens opinion that
miles Of tie adjacent Boer entrench-
nctnS are thus made untenablc is ac-
cepted by the most expert observers
as obviously true brcause of the
height Of the position. although some
point oui that II may lack an adequate
gun platform to resist artillery FIRE
from the two extended sides.
II is not likely that General Warren
VIII let 80 Of anything he holds and
news Of further success Is calmly
awaited.
TIE military authorities recognize,
OF course that In the twelve or fifteen
miles between Spionkop and Lady
smith there are continuous defensive
positions and many rugged hills and
rayincs which far outrange Splonkop,
but they are sure that the troops who
have turned the Beers out Of other
difficult places can do II again.
The Kildonon Castle reached Durham
yesterday Thursday with 1000 addI-
tlonal troops FOR General Butler, and
| three troopghipg have also arrived
from India,
The situation in the nelghb0rhood OF
the other armies is unchanged, but a
forward movement by General French
is daily expected. dispatch 10 the
Standard from Rensburg describes
General Frcnohs position as now form
ing great scmi-cIrcle around the
Boer positions, one corresp jndent
says he could take Colesburg, two
miles away at any time,
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FOR THE FALL CAMPAIGN.
Significant Meeting Of Col. Bryan and
National Committee.

NEW YORK, Jan. 25.-Wiliiam ].
Bryan will leave this city for Harris
burg Pa, over the Pennsylvania rail-
road at 9:55 this morning. At Harris
burg he will meet the Pennsylvania
state democratic committee which will
be in session for the purpose of ar.
ranging for the fall campaign. The
committee Will submit draft If its
platform to Mr. Bryan for his appro-
val In the evening, MI. Bryan will
address an open air meeting from the
balcony OF his hotel. On the evening
OF Feb. Z, Mr.. Bryan viii speak at
Carnegie hall, in this city fcr the
charity fund Of the Grand Army Post.
In the afternoon of the same day he
win deliver an address at PIainaelI,
y. j.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-01-26
THOSE WHO FELL AT SHILOH.
Movement to Erect Monument t
Honor Iowa's Dead.

DES MONIES, Ia, Jan. 25.-The
Iowa Shiloh battlefield commission,
after a hearing before the approprla-
tiors committee Of the houses of the
legislature, has introduced a bill to
appropriate s65,OOO to erect monuments
to the Iowa troops who fought at
Shiloh. The bill is practically certain
Of passing II provides for q $4,000
state monument and a $4,000 monu-
ment at the point where each Iowa
~,~in, Mt did Us hardest fighting.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-01-26
scHLEY IN BuENos AYREs.
Grand Reception rendered the Gallant
American Admiral.

BUENoS AYREs, Jan. 25.-Rear-
ADMIRAL schley was given brilliant
entertainment by the American resi-
dents here last night. Many British
and Argentine residents were present.
President Roca has been invited to
dine with Admiral Schley on board the
Chicago today.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-01-26
GENERAL wooDeATE DEAD.

LONDON. Jan. 26.-Advices have
been received from spearman's camp
that General Woodgate has succumbed
to the wounds he received in the at
tack upon spionkop.
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Confidence Excited by His Report
That the Men Are Splendid"
sPIONKOP A GREAT GAIN
Commands the Boer Position for Miles
Towards Ladysmlth and Renders
Entertainments Untenable.

LONDON. Jan. 20. a. mat mid.
night the war office announced that
nothing further had been received
from the front for publication to-
night.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-01-26

other members Of the Universal Peace
Society. asking Prcsident Mckinley to
me iitatc. which win be forwarded to
Washington In the course Of fort
night.
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SERIOUS TROUBLE BREWING.
Armed Kentuckians Gathering to Pro-
tect Taylor From Deposition.

FRANKFORT. KY, Jan. ga spec
ial train bearing more than 1000 men,
carrying Winchester rifles. arrived in
Frankfort this morning. The men
hail from the counties of Bell, Allen,
Knox, Harlan. Whittier, Metcalf and
Edmondson. Frankfort is overfowing
with visitors, but none except those
arriving today carry guns Governor
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-01-26
BIG FIRE IN VICTORIA.

VICTORIA, B. c., Jan. 25.-The big
gest fire Victoria has known for years
is now raging.
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TO REPEAL THE STAMP ACT.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25.-Among the
important bills introduced in the sen.
ate today was one to repeal the wal
revenue stamp tax.
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PRAY FOR MEDIATION.

BRUSSELS, Jan. 25.--Nearly 100000
signatures have been appended to the
padross promoted by ~ Ie Juene and
New-York tribune., 1900-07-01
PENN. AGAIN VICTOR.
BEATS OFT THE GAME WIS
CONSLN CREW.
CORNELL A POOR THIRD. COLUMBIA ON
HER HEELS-FRESHMAN RACE
Is WISCONSINS.
Isr rELEsRApu TO THE TRIBUNE.I J


Poughkeepsie, n. Y. June 3G.-Pennsylvania
wins. Wisconsin is a magnificent second, Cornell
g fast weakening third. Columbia a strong
fourth tapping the Ithacan shell. and George
town about four lengths in the rear.
In the freshman race Wisconsin is victor by
good. clear margin; Pennsylvania squeezes into
second place by making most wonderful squirt
al the very finish. which carried her only few
feet ahead OF Cornell So fearfuly close was
the finish that almost all the Onlookers thought
Cornell had won second place as her crew had
led the Pennsylvania freshmen all the last mile
The varsity race was certainly the hottest
and most exciting ever seen on the Hudson
River with fourth mile finish that was fairly
hair raising. For full three-quarters OF the long
Sour-mile stretch on the Hudson Pennsylvania
Wisconsin and Cornell were practically on even
terms When these three great crews passed
beneath the bridge the Quakers were slightly IN
the lead but either of the other two was With
3n squirting distance Of the van and the struggle
had been so fearful so heart breaking, that no
one would have been surprised to see all three
eights weaken perceptibly on the homesTetch.
Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, however kept
-,p the pace and made 1t even hotter NO IN
the Quaker shell caught crab, but the ere"
New-York tribune., 1900-07-01
G. Bogue. .... 90 1915 6.07
GEORGETOWN VARSITY CREW.
THE FRESHMAN RACE.
wIsCONSIN's WELL EARNED VICTORY
PENNSYLVANIA SECOND

Poughkeepsie. N. Y, June 3O-It was dark
when the referee announced that he would start
the freshman race. The Wisconsin juniors had
been waiting in the Pennsylvania boathouse
during the varsity race, and were the first lot
Of juniors on the water Cornell, hastened by
the referee, came down from her quarters around
the elbow, above the start of the four mile
course, and the crews were lined up ready for
the word.
At the pistol Cornell caught the water first
and rowed thirty-1ve strokes to the minute
Wisconsin was almost as quick, but the strong
thirty-si stroke Of the Badgers pulled them in
front, and Pennsylvania and Columbia were
making brilliant efforts for second place After
the crews settled down TO an easy stroke Wis
consin was length in the lead of Cornell and
a quarter of length ahead OF Pennsylvania
At the half mile Wisconsin and Cornell were
pulling thirty-six strokes to the minute Column
bia pulling thirty-five and Pennsylvania thirtv
six Cornell and Columbia were side by side
at this time, and this was the only time that
Columbia was in the race. Wisconsin had three
quarters OF length lead on Pennsylvania and
in a short time the Badgers put on another
squirt and pulled out OF the bunch entirely. They
were never headed after leaving the half-mile
New-York tribune., 1900-07-01

recovered beautifully, and spurted to the front
Cornell. however, weakened badly. The stern
OF the boat seemed suddenly TO go to pieces ana
the crack Ithaca craft lost length in dozen
strokes. Side by side Pennsylvania and Wis
consin passed cleanly TO the fore. and fought
the last half mile between them. Cornell
dropped further astern, and Columbia making
a game finish, rushed the Prov OF her shell up
foot by foot until it Tapped Cornelrs stern.
Georgetown. who put up a plucky fight for over
two miles. was badly distanced at the finish. but
crossed the line gamely and steadily.
FIERCE STRUGGLE FOR VICTORY.
With FIVE varsity crews in the contests the
thousands who had Journey eda to this spot had
looked for some redhot boat racing, but the
actual performance surpassed the most glowing
pictures that the Imagination had conjured. All
the crews except Columbia got away in good
style for the first quarter Of the race, and the
raw oarsmen from Georgetown were distinctly
IN the game, but it was clearly to be seen that
the ultimate struggle. the final supreme effort
Eor the mastery, lay among Pennsylvania Wis
consin and Cornell. These three crews all took
turns in leading down the course. and II
ding-dong struggle OF the loudest kind Squirt
after squirt did all three crews make that car
ried each cne in succession TO the Then
one Of the others would hit up the pace and gain
New-York tribune., 1900-07-01

mark. Cornell came up with Pennsylvania. and
Columbia crept along bad fourth. At the
Pennsylvania boathouse the young Quakers put
good second position. Cornell was now in third
place and Columbia losing ground. Com
ing toward the big bridge, the Wisconsin oars
men had a lead Of full length, and open water
was beginning to show between the Wisconsin
and the Pennsylvania and the Cornell boats
Columbia was over a length behind Cornell
1t was apparent after passing the mile mark
that the Wisconsin junior crew would have an
easy time in capturing first place. but there
a spirited contest on between Cornell and Penn
sylvania for second. At the mile and half
mark the Wisconsin youngsters had gained
lead of half length Of open water. and Cornell
and Pennsylvania were still fighting for second
place, Cornell having a slight lead over Penn
syvania's crew of juniors. The Western oars
men were gaining at every stroke, and pulling
thirty-two in the minute,
They had no trouble in holding their lead OF a
length and half, which they had acquired at
this time. Nearing the finish the Wisconsin
crew again spurted and increased its length
to over TWO lengths while Pennsylvania's shell
Tapped that OF the Ithacars. Wisconsin crossed
the finish line a victor by two and a half
lengths and Pennsylvania, after a magnificent
squirt. managed to forge to second place, It's
shell being only fifth of length ahead of Cor
nell. Columbia was fourth by several lengths Of
open water The official time Wisconsin,
9:45 %; Pennsylvania 9;54 So; Cornelrs and
Coumbia's times not taken.
New-York tribune., 1900-07-01
LAWN TENNIS.
FISCHER RETAINS THE METROPOLITAN
CHAMPIONSHIP BY DEFEATING WRIGHT.

The Metropolitan Championship lawn tennis tour
nament ended yesterday afternoon IN a blaze OF
glory and sunlight. Edwin P. Fischer. OF the home
club. winning the championship for the third sue
cessive year and his victory giving him permanent
possession of the trophy representing the title. A
large crowd of enthusiastic spectators by Tar the
greatest OF the week thronged the West Side
Tennis Club courts at Eighty-ninth-st- and Cen
trail Park West and the exciting play kept them
in a constant futter OF enthusiasm.
In the first set. Wright had matters much his
way He kept forcing the play and the
champion seemed unable to get the balls out Of his
reach. Fischer's strokes lacked both length and
speed while Wright came to the net with excellent
results In the second set, however, the chaI-
lengers play fell OF badly. while Fischer's I'M
proved with every game. a heavy wind blew
down and eddied around the court so 11uchg
that it seemed impossible to make the balls so
where they were wanted so the play was made up
of much larger proportion Of errors than was ex-
pected Of such strong players.
When the third set began. Wright again started
off ahead, and soon had substantial lead At 81
He took advantage OF Fischer's frequent errors
and seemed almost sure Of the set. The New
ever, ana pulled out three games IN succession;
ti,iS llS'i!i 'Ie sCoIe az All. WFlsht several
tain that he would win the set. but weak play on
his part and clever passing strokes from Fischer
finally turned the tables against him, and the
set was wen by the champion. score 1--&
regularly up to all. and then Wrisht tooz
the next two, and again seemed Of the set.
In the tenth game, with the score at 81, the
challenger was three times within single stroke
or winning it. but was unable get the last point
he needed. Fischer finally pulled out the set BY
strong net play. and won Il by s-5 and with IL
the match, three sets to one This his third
successive victory for the Metropolitan ChaulptOr-
ship, and the trophy becomes his personal
property.
The days scores follow:
P Fischer (holdsrl beat Beais & Wright 6shaI-
Championship doubles final round-H H Hack
EFT and J. A Allen. against F B Alexander and
ished).
Handicap singles second round-W Rosenbaum
Q5l beat j. c. Davidson lowe 3l, So. 6-s, SIS
Semi-hnal round-F B Alexander lowe SO) beat
". Rosenbaum Q5), 6-3. IS; E J. Martin (laIf l5)
beat H F. Holbrook (scratch). "a s4
New-York tribune., 1900-07-01

the lead. only TO lose 1t when the third of the
trio put on steam and Jumped ahead
People on the observation train were yelling
and shouting and jumping up and down in their
excitement. and when. for q few brief moments
just before the :hird mile, the observation train
passed out Of view OF the racers, the suspense
intense How eyes were strained to catch
that first glimpse OF the shells as they came
leaping under the great arches of the BRIDGE
Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania! 'Rah for old
Pennsylvania" was the cry as the razorlike
PROV Of the Quaker boat appeared through the
opening Wisconsin was close behind but Cor
nell was faltering- An eighth OF a mile further
on and the pace had become too hot Tor the
Ithacan boat, but the Western men were stick
ing like leeches 10 the Philadelphians and in
superb exhibition Of gameness crossed the finish
line still tapping the Quakers' shell Thus for
the second year In succession have the brave
men from the West gained renown by their
splendid work. while Pepnsylvania for the third
New-York tribune., 1900-07-01
NEW WORDS IN AC4DEaT DICTIONARY.
ParIs correspondenee Of The London TeIsgraph.

Paris correspondence Of The London Telegraph.
After mature deIiberatiOn the learned Acade-
micians of France have resolved 10 Introduce
into their monumental dictionary the word
cycle, meaning a vehicle for lOCOnOttOn, with
the expressions Gerivative from ic-'cycliste'
and 'cyclisme." 1t was with heavy hearts that
the men who rule the French language unde-
filed agreed to such innovations, which are due
to the eXigencies of modern times AnOtnsr
word which gave some trouble 20 the ImmortalS
lately is the uOnOsyl}abie serving TO deSig-
nate the Emperor of All the RusSias. Nolrairs
wrote OF old the word Gar" Now there IS q
question before the Academy as TO whether the
word should be written "Tsar'' or retained under
the old form The Academicians have not yet
made up their minds the matter, but tnen
they are not pressed for time. They are only
coming to the end OF the letter &C. and when
they have exhausted all its capacities they VIII
haSir vr;tb IN - and according to a statistician
who has gauged the situation. he dictionary
will be finished in the year W.