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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-08
PARIS CORN KITCHEN.
The World % Be Taught tie Edible
Qualities OF the American
Staple.

CHICAGO. Feb. 7.-Hcnry Weiss,
chef u the Auditorium hotel. who Will
be chef OF the Corn Kitchen NJ the
Paris Exposition. gave a practical H.
lustration yesterday Of the style in
which the products Of the Corn
Kitchen will be served free 10 the
patrons OF the Maize Missionary Insu-
tuition during the expedition.
The event was corn dinner served
President Clark b. Carr and Secretary
Snow. OF the American Maize Propa-
ganda. both OF whom have been named
by Comn,lss!oner-Gcne Peck 10 SUI
pervise the opening ~ the Kitchen and
TO D. W. Wilson. secretary II 'he III
nois branch Of the propaganda
II wss a course corn dinner, end
while corn was not the Wand. Il con-
sttlu,ed a part Of eysry dish on tie
menu.
There were some corn dishes which
few white men have succ' ede'l Yet in
making thoroughly well corn bread
and hoe cake-and to Illustrate he cdi-
BILE possibilities Of the dishes, an old
Virginia nanny" and New ORLEANS
negress, with wonderful skill in these
two dishes, will be part Of the kitchen
staff. They will be dressed in the
characteristics plantation style.
Colonel Carr and Mr.. Snow will sail
on March s, taking with them the en-
tire STAFF OF the kitchen. 1t is expected
to open the kitchen April Is, and all
during the exposition 1t will serve sam
pies free to those who call. All mater
ials to be used have already been do
mated by manufacturers Of corn prod
ucts. After the opening. the kitchen
will be In charge OF Director Of Agri-
culture Charles II, Dodge.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-08
FRANCE WATCHING ENGLAND.
Biding Her Time in Order TO Bring On
a Rupture Over the Egyptian
Question.

NEW YORK. Feb. "A dispatch to
the Herald from Paris says:
France. England's hereditary foe,
seems to await her opportunity In Eng
lands direct need.
France and England are at the door
Of serious disagreem,n If the dis
agreement comes il will probably be
the Egyptian question.
The 'Havas News agency distributes
an official denial of the statement made
in several newspapers that the depart
ure from Paris of Sir Edmund Munson,
the British ambassador to France, signi-
fies friction between France and Eng
land, but this official denial rs not taken
seriously.
The most conservative authorities re-
gard rupture between the two c"un-
tries inevitable, unless England should
show towards France the same meek
ness with which she allowed Ru' sia to
oust British influence from Persia.
When NJ. D. Delcasse, the French
minister and Baron MunsOn failed to
understand each other in regard to the
sending of Italian troops to Egypt. the
British ambassador received instruc-
tions to go to Rome. and there to hold
up the hands of Baron Currie, in help
ing to carry out his orders.
1t is significant that NJ. Delcasse
and NJ. ouroussoff, the Russian am
bassador, have been closeted daily dur
ms the last two weeks, their confer
cnces sometimes lasting two hours. SO
it is believed that Russia's arrange
ment with Persia was effected with
Frances approval after the possibility
Of British interference had been can
vassed and discounted.
The World correspondent discovered
another important point. When Lord
Salisbury proposed that Italian TROOPS
take the place of the English sarrisons
in Egypt, King Iumbert objected 10
running the risk of French displeasure,
although Italy was under certain obli-
cations to England fo- aid after King
Menelik, Of Abyssinia routed the ltal-
ian armies. On this point, the Italian
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-08
MR.. RRYAN's SUCCESS.
His Addresses In New England Have
Killed the Republican Party.

BRIDGEPORT, Conn, Feb. Wv. ].
Bryan said last night after the close
of his New England campaign. during
which he addressed $1,000 people in
eighteen cities;
THE meetings have been gratifying
because they show the growth of demo-
cratic sentiments. The trend Of public
opinion is away from the republican
party and l believe that each month
will emphasize this opposition. The
old men contrast the republican party
OF today with the republican party Of
Linooln's day and cannot but note the
difference. The young men see the
field of opportunity narrowing and
they realize that republican politics are
continually adding to the advantages
of aggregated wealth and lessening the
chance of the young man who has only
his own brains and his muscle to rely
upon. 1t requires more than the hope
Of perpetual clerkship to stimulate
the young man to the highest en-
deavor."
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-08
NEW DEMOCRATIC ISSUE"
Efforts Being Made to Get Party Capt.
tal Out OF the African War.

NEW YORK, Feb. IA special to
the Times from Washington. says:
1t is learned that under the terms Of
the Hague treaty, which has Just en-
ratified by the senate an effort will be
made before long to exert such offices
as may properly be extended to the
belligerents to bring about a termina-
tion of the war in South Africa. Before
this treaty was adopted it was main
tanned that the United States could
not, without exposing this government
TO the suspicion of unfriendly mo-
tives, venture to suggest the
use of its good offices to both
parties to the war. Even now
there may be some hesitation about tie-
claring, by advances made even with
the best intentions. that the Transvaal
is or is not a vassal state, but it is be-
ginning to be appreciated here that the
sympathy for the Beers is widespread
and increasing and that it may not be
wise to defer too long the offer Of
friendly Intervention to save life on
both sides.
1t has been discovered here that
while there is no lack of appreciat on
of the attitude of Great Britain toward
the United States during the war with
Spain and a strong inclination to let
the British go on and settle their own
difficulties in their own way, there is
making for the Beers a strong feeling
OF sympathy because they have at least
nominal republic.
On the repub lean side the feeling is
not 50 strong as it is on the democratic
side, where almost every man is Boer
sympathizer. The situation undoubt-
edly arises from a desire on the part
of the republicans to avoid pressing a
course that VIII conflict with Mr.. Me-
kinley's policy. The democrats may
take advantage Of this knowledge to
press the Boer side in order to embar-
rass the administration.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-08
A General Forward Movement
Along Entire Line Now On.
COMBINED ATTACK PLANNED
BOers Viii Be Struck on Three Sides
Roberts Nov the Central
Figure Ia COmmssd.

LONDON. Feb. s. p. m.-The Brit
Ish columns are putting themselves in
motion in all parts OF the South African
war field. A combined attack upon the
Beers appears to be in progress. Cen
eral Butler has gained a footing on the
plateau north Of TugeIa, after two
days OF hard fighting.
On the far western border, Lord Me-
thuen has begun turning movement
against the Boer right. General Mac
Donald threatens the Boer flank, thus
relieving the pressure on Lord Ma
thuen's front Lord Roberts is said to
be in the middle Of the thcater Of war.
and has begun to march on Bloemfon-
tein.
The Boers nave taken the Initiative
against General Gatacre, attacking two
Of his positions at sterkstroom.
II really looks as though the general
forward movement so long talked Of
was in progress.
General Buffers third attempt at re-
lleving Ladysmith absorbs attention.
kilograms OF from one hundred to two
hundred words, from a DOZEN cores
pondents, have been passed by the CEN
sor. From these 1t is clear that Gener-
al Butler up to Tuesday evening had
taken one hill, had repulsed Boer
counter attack and was holding his
position against an enfilading fire from
spionkop and Doorm Kloof. His losses
as mentioned 10y one Of the correspon-
dents are 25O.
The only kilograms from Boer
sources assert that one of General Bull
elr's attempts to seize the fords has
failed, but they admit that he has lodg-
ed his forces on one kopje.
All light on General Buffers opera
tions caeses here, the war Office is not
contributing any further information.
Three thousand militia have beer
ordered TO prepare for embarkation.
All obsolete guns at the various coast
lefenses are being replaced with mod
ern naval guns. The government is
preparing a plan to be submitted e
parliament for the conversion Of the
yeomanry volunteers and militia intC
well organized and properly equipped
army for home defense.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-08
A TEMPORARY CHECK.

LONDON. Feb. s.-A special dis
patch from spearman's Camp. dated
Wednesday. February Z, says:
Our further advance is at this mo-
ment prevented. as the Beers enhlade
us from their positions on spionkop
and Doormkioof. Our casualties. al
though estimated at $50. are trifiing,
considering the great Importance OF the
movement just concluded.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-08

and English ambassadors at Paris
we're instructed 10 sound the French
cabinet.
VI. Delcasse at first evaded giving an
answer, alleging that at previous con-
suitations he had entered into an arr
rangenieht with other European pow
eIs. mentioning more particularly Tur-
key. Under Lord Salisbury's demand
for an answer regarding Frances posi-
lion. Sir Edmund Mun.on ascertiined
that France had never communicated
with Turkey on the subject The Eng
lish ambassador thereupon huffiIy ac-
cused NJ. Delcasse Of seeking a pretext
for trouble with England about Egypt
Premier WaIdeck- Rousseau said 10
President Loubet. when laughingiy he
handed him President Kruger's ultima
tum TO England:
From this may spring our chance to
wash away the blot OF Fa3hoda-and
do more
Recently, NJ. Miilerand minister Of
commerce, speaking to NJ. viviani. edi-
tor Of La Laneturne. said:
Unless We seize this We will never
find such safe opportunity to compel
England to evacuate Egypt"
Such is the unanimous opinion, not
only Of members Of the government but
Of ali the senators and deputies whom
the World correspondent has ques-
toned. They say in effect that France
does not wish to obtain a settlement Of
the Egyptian. Newfoundland and Mad
agascar questions at the cost Of a war,
but now is ler chance to arrange these
matters without shedding drop Of
blood or spending a centime.
President LOubet. M. waldcclS- Rous-
seau, NJ. Delcasse, N. MiIlerdnd, all the
long -headed statemen, are all perfectly
aware that war with England would
cost more than II would fetch. The
Beers are their cats paw.
Deputy MiIIevoye, one OF he most
influential members Of the chamber
said:
France bides her hour. When Eng
land has all the force she can engage
employed in South Africa, we need no
war TO obtain from her all the reason.
able concessions we ask. These Brit
ishers say their feet can hold Europe
at bay-provided Europe chooses to
fight at sea. Who knows but the Eng
lish fleet may lose its prestige as has
the English army.
Even had We no batt'eships Eng
land could only lombard few unim-
portant colonial towns. Nowhere could
she land an army and leave garrisons.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-08
THE BOUNDARY QUESTION.

NE WYoRK, Feb. THE Washing
toon colrespo nd, mt Of the Joui nal and
Advertiser AYERS that he has received
information indicating that Ambassa-
dor Choats and Lord Salisbury were in
London Tuesday, perfecting the details
of the settlement of the Alaska per-
manent boundary line, vi h the Bit
ish right to tidewater facilities as an
essential feature Of the prospective
Nicaragua canal convention.
In other words, while the Clayton
Buwer treaty and the Alaskan bound
airy have been dlsassociated out of re-
spect TO American prejudice, they are
closely associated in fact.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-08
TIE TROOPS STILL FEARED.

FRANKFORT, KY, Feb. lin an
ticipation of the arrival from covine-
ton Of the body of Governor GoebeI
Adjutant General Collier this morning
issued orders Withdrawing all troops
from the city, and bringing them With
the main body at the capitol grounds.
These orders viii remain in effect until
after Governor GoebePs remains have
been placed In the vault tomorrow
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-08
LILLY WHITE" REPUBLICANS.
Full state Ticket Nominated in Louis
lana.

NEW ORLEANS, Feb THE Lilly
White" republican convention at Alex
andria nominated the following ticket
Governor. c. A. Adee; lieutenant
governor, Judge Wiley; secretary Of
state, General w. J. Behan; auditor, A.
]. Weeks.
Fusion with the populists was not
effected. but conference committee
was appointed to negotiate with all ele-
ments opposed to democraey Two re-
publican and populist ticket in the
field practically assures democratic
success.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-08
MORTGAGES MAIN POSSESSIONS

OAKLAND, Cal, Feb. THE Sunset
Telephone & Telegraph Company has
mortgaged TO the Old Colonial Trust
Company, of, Boston, its entire posses
slons in California, Nevade, Arizona
and New Mexico as security for the
payment of gold-interest bearing bonds
to the amount Of $2,25O,OOO.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-08

BoER HEAD LAAGER, Ladysmith,
Tuesday, Feb. 8. II a. m.-Further re-
ports Of yesterdays fighting at the Up
per Tugels river show that the British
lost heavily at Pont Drift. but took an
important position on a small kopje on
the Molen drift side. -Four Beers we're
killed. The British loss Is unknown.
They are still in possession Of the
kopJe. and the big guns have ceased Ar
lna
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-08
Another Advance on LadySmltb
Now In Progress.
STRONG POSITIONS OCCUPIED
British Infantry Successfully Execute
q Series Of Brilliant Charges and
Hold All Ground Won.

sPEARMANs CAMP. Wednesday,
Feb. 2. p. m-General Butler COM
menced an advance for the relief Of
Ladyfmlth Monday The naval guns
opened nrc at in the morning and a
fcint attack was made In front Of our
position Three battaions advanced TO-
ward Brakfontein with Fix batteries.
AZ II o'clock the Beers opened with ar
tIllcry nre and sent several shells
among the British infantry who retired
one hour later.
Meanwhile vigorous attack was
made on the extreme right where the
engineers cxpedtousiy constructed a
position. Several pieces OF cannon, hid
den among trees on zwartzkop. bonn
barded heavily Both the British in
fantry and the Beers were entirely
surprised.
Al 1 o'clock high Hill, the eontinu-
alton Of Brakfontein. had been taken.
The operations were exseilently plan
ned. The name OF the hill taken Is
Krantz Kloof. The bombardment Of
the Boer position was resumed this
yesterday morning, The Beers work
cd disappearing cannon from the
high Doorm Kloof range on the right
Of the hill captured; but the British
shells exploded Its magazine and the
gun vas put out OF action until late
in the day.
The musketry fire was intermittent
until In the afternoon when the Beers
made determined effort TO retake the
hill. Reinforcements rushed up cheer
ing. the Beers were repulsed and the
British advanced along the ridge.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-08
KAUTz's FLAG TRANSFERRED.

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 7.-Admiral Kautz
has transferred his flag from the Phil
adelphia, the transfer being attended
with the usual salutes and ceremonies.
The Philadelphia has sailed for San
Francisco.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-08
RArrLE AT srERKsrRoEM.

CAPE row. ., Feb. s.-Fighting be-
gan this morning at sterkstroem and
IL now in progress. No details have
been received.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-08

FRANKFORT, Ky, Feb. lit is
stated on excellent authority that Gov
ernor Taylor has decided not to siga
the Louisville agreement in its pres
ent form. He desired several changes
III it, and particularly definite state
ment regarding the repeal of the Goe-
bel law. He is anxious that confer
ence be held in Louisville Friday night,
at which these changes shall be dis
cussed and made. The conference here
tonight is for the purpose of informing
republican leaders Of his views and ad-
vising with them regarding further de-
mands to be made upon the democrats.
Taylor refused to discuss the question
when asked If the foregoing was true.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-08
The Kentucky Agreement May
Not Be Signed by Taylor.
STRONG PROTESTS MADE
Another Conference Will BE Called
and Democrats Required to Make
More Definite Terms.

LOUISVILLE, KY. Feb. The ex-
istence Of hitch in the peace nego-
tiations and speculation as to its prob
able duration occupied the minds Of the
politicians to the exclusion OF every
thing else today.
That another conference between rep.
resentatiyes of the two parties may be
necessary before final agreement is
reached was indicated by the summons
ing to Frankfort this afternoon Of the
republican attorneys who have all
along advised the leaders Of that party.
and some of whom were present at
Tuesday nights conference. These in
Guided Ex-Governor Bradley. A. E. VIII
son and David W. Fairleigh.
The republicans Of this city are not
agreed as to the wisdom OF closing
negotiations on the basis Of the agree
ment reached Tuesday night. John
Marshall, the republican lieutenant-
governor, said this afternoon that 50
many protests were being ma ie by re-
publicans against the terms Of the
peace agreement that he was doubtful
II it would be signed.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-08

LONDON. Feb. S--The Standard has
the following from spearman's Camp,
dated February I:
The force under General Butler Is
again advancing TO the relief OF Lady
smith and after two days severe light-
ing II may fairly be said TO have made
good first step on the road to the
bcsieged town.
The movement was begun early Mon
day morning by way Of Potgleter's
drift. The Eleventh brigade, forming
u part OF the Fifth division under
General Warren. made feint attack
upon the kopjes ON our ront. The as
sault was delivered at the outset under
cover of the naval guns on Mount
Alice and subsequently under the field
batteries.
The infantry advanced steadily to-
ward the Boer entrenched position at
Brakfontein and kept the enelny busi-
ly employed.
A pontoon bridge was thrown across
the Tugela by the engineers under the
FIRE of the enemy. The first battalion
to move across in the forenoon was the
Durham light infantry, Of General Lyt-
tleton's infantry, They advanced
against Vaal Krantz, which lies on the
most direct road to Ladysndth, and
after two houcs' splendid work they
got within charging distance of the
Beers.
The first one OF the kopjes was car
ried by them at the point Of bayonet by
the utmost gallantry.
Almost simultaneous with this the
rifle brigade cleared the second kopJe
and after moving across long ridge
they bivouacked on the spot. The feint
attack at Potgieter's drift having serv-
ed Its purpose In preventing the con-
centration Of the enemy at the crucial
point, the Eleventh brigade fell back
to the river.
Yesterday (Tuesday), at four in the
afternoon, the enemy, encouraged
doubtless by their success at spionkop,
endeavored to recapture the position
taken by us at Vaal Kratz. They were
beaten back, however, with some loss
The shell and Maxim fire poured in
by the Beers has been extremely Sc
we're, but our losses are, comparatively
speaking. small.
The Durham light infantry took a
few prisoners in the course Of their
charge. The enemy, as usual, fought
with the utmost stubbornness.
There is not the slightest likelihood
that the Beers will succeed in dislodg-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-08
CLOTHING FIRM ASSIGNED.

BOSTON. Feb. THE clothing nrm
Of Miner, Beal & Company assigned
today. Liabilities, s45O,OOO; assets not
stated.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-08

Ing w from the positions we have
gained and the prospects Of the relief
Of Ladysmith are decidedly hopeful.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-08

LONDON. KY, Feb. IA rumor be-
came current early today that a mes
sage had been received saying Gov
ernor Taylor had signed the conference
agreement and the London legislature
would be recalled. Senator Jolly sent
tie following telegram to the chief ex-
eoutiee this morning:
"Discouraging reports here. Members
are unanimously against the agree
ment Imperative to know the condi-
tion at once
This telegram was soon followed by
another to Taylor from Representative
Kelday which read as follows
Make no compromise Of our rights
under the constitution and law. We
represent the people of this common
wealth for a free election and q fair
count. Any attempt on the part of any
man or set OF men TO set aSioe the re-
suit of the last election by force, fraud
or vicious legislation, without consent
of the people, is treason. We therefore
pledge our support and lives if you will
but stand by the election returns, as
counted by the ELECTORAL commission.
All members agree to this
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-08

FRANKFORT, Ky, Feb. 7.--Gover-
nor Taylor announced this morning
that he had not signed the Louisville
agreement and that no action would
be taken before a late hour in the day.
he would not say anything to indicate
that it was certain he would decide
upon anything even then.
Il an to consult with some g,ntIc-
men today" he said, "and nothing
will be decided until after see them"
The gentlemen alluded TO are ex-
Governor Bradley and Colonel BreclSin-
ridge, both Of whom are Taylor's ut
torneys, = E'-a~
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-11-09
John BartOni Killed.

John Bartoni, an Italian work
ing for h. P. Plowman at his saw
MILL fell Tuesday evening on the
end Of two-by-four that had been
driven into the ground. The stob
struck him in the stomach as he
went down which ruptured some
internal organs. DR.. Clymer was
called at once but nothing could
he done short OF an operation. II
was decided 70 take Bartonai To
Boise for advantages Ia treatment
bat while the arrangements We're
being made Thursday morning to
start he gave way and died in few
minutes.
The deceased IS not well known
here but We understand he has q
wife and children in Italy.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-11-09
Morrison Addresses
Emmett.

Monday night, as the closing
work of the republicans here.
Atty. Morrison Of Caldwell, then
for congress, made an
able address in their behalf. \
large audience assembled to hear
him and the band furnished music
for the occasion. Mr.. Morrison
attempted to justify everything
the republicans had done and gave
them credit for all that had hap
pened in the past four years 10 ths
Interest of the people Of the init
ed states, while he condemned on
every hand past actions and pres
ent declarations of democracy,
even openly declaring that Bryan
had forsaken the silver issue when
every one present knew that Bryan
said TO the convention that nomi-
mated him their candidate for pres
ident that if they wished to drop
the silver question to look for
another candidate.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-11-09
Election at Emmett.

Last Tuesday as day for gener-
al election was an i'd cal one. Ev-
cry body manifested a thorough
interest in his behalf bat al went
off in good shape. The crowd was
unusually large, 4O5 out Of AS Of
the people that had registered
casting vote.
The Methodist and Baptist
churches each gave good dinners
and suppers. At night a grand
ball was given By Wm. Woody. Jr.
in Mclaughlin & NewalFs build
ing in connection with an oyster
supper at the Garter hotel. Many
people from surrounding points
were IL attendance. and all will
hold IN pleasant memory Noyem-
Der 9Th.