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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-01-05

Gen. French's success at Colesburg
would not receive more than line or
two of notice In an ordinary campaign.
AS a break in a long series Of disasters
1t proves how relative an affair is re-
ynown. Gen. French is in luck.
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4 DoC-rs-rHE-nAxoEn POLICY.

Beattles Jan. y lyW.
TO the Editor: In reading the various
communications published In your paper
relative to the demands Of the Northern
Pacific Railway Company for certain ex-
elusive rights and privileges at the hands
OF the city council, II seems to me that
the advocates OF that corporation show
q decided diaposition to argue away from
tho vital points In controversy, and to
conceal the real issue BY the advancement
OF considerations sentimental rather than
practical
Whether the methods OF the new man
agement OF the Northern Pacific Railway
Company differ from those OF the old
management, u neither here nor there.
Neither the old nor the new management
have any sentimental consideration for
the city OF Seattle. The old management
worked, AZ the new management Is work.
ing, for every possible advantage for itself
at Q minimum Of cost. The Northern Pa
CHIC railway never was, Is not now, and
never will be, q philanthropic institution
Divested Of all extraneous matter. the
facts OF the case seem to me to be as
follows: Tho city Of Seattle has a limit
ed area of available water front for the
handling of a continually increasing trade.
The Northern Pacific Railway Company
has quietly bought up, and at a very mod
est outlay. large section OF that availa-
BILE area. In making this purchase It ma nj
testify has two objects in View The frst
and least important il to give itself i'm
proved facilities for harding its BUSINESS
the second and most important IL to shut
out It's present and any possible rival from
securing like facilities and ADVANTAGES
When the Northern Pacific Railway Com
pany made its purchases OF the water front
IL knew full well that TO accomplish It's
full purpose It would be necessary to Sc
cure concessions from the city OF Seat
tie, and that those concessions would make
the city its ally In it, project to crush out
opposition, either at present or In the flu
ture, and to make the Northern Pacific
Railway Company absolute master OF this
situation. Can the city OF Seattle afford
TO enter into such a partnership? II this
city Il to grow, as many of us think It
will; II It Is to become the principal port
for our growing Oriental trade. az many
OF US think 1t will. 1t cannot afford to
enter into .such q nartnerslaip. To do 70
win be 70 make Seattle q one-raiircad town
To refuse 10 do 20 and to insist upon equal
rights and facilities to all, win leave open
the way for that growth which must come
n Seattle Is to be q great commercial CEN
ter
Another fact viii disclose the motives
az wen az the inslncerity Of the Northern
Pacific Railway Company in this matter
Tho area recently purchased by II, to-
stether with the land asked as a gift from
the city. n entirely inadequate for ter
v,inais or freight wards for Oriental traf-
a. ara ~ ,,.ed ~ ali for ARCH n,,rnosea
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or the amendments made nv the
senate to the financial bill there are
tvo Of such RADICAL imucrtancc that
they affect the whole structure and
purpose OF thA meAsrra II has heen
underptood that the senate would stand
mon these changes. and the hou,e
must Be prepared to deal with them.
One 81 them il in the direction Of sound
financing. The other IL 50 obiectiona BILE
that IL accepted IL would defeat one
81 the great purposes OF financial ~.
form.
The refunding provision will not b
opposed seriouslv nv any except those
who have a rabid terror OF the gold
standard. 1t provides tor the issue Of
7 me- / - cent. .t,ond. pavable ~ thirty
wears. For fhae the honda now ont
standing may be exchanged at a fair
valuation: ana the new bonds are made
payable In standard gold coin. This
presents no obtecfions exeent tn the
silverite. II Ia desirable that our in
debtedness should be refunded at as
low rate an possible. Since the debt
win not be extinguished for many years,
uniformity OF rate and OF the time OF
payment VIII be an advantage. and
make the bonds a more available basis
for banking. And since everybody
knows that the country means to main
tain the gold standard. there is no rea-
son why we should not say so; es-
pecially as this condition tends to en-
i nance their value to the investor.
The other amendment is very diff
ferent in character, and seems design
ed to preserve the endless chain and
lend facility to It's operations. 1t pro-
yides that bonds may be sold for gold
coin and the money covered into the
treasury for the redemption Of green
backs; but these notes. when thus re-
deemed, are not to he held, but must
be reissued as provided by law. Tho
gold reserve Is established by statute.
ana 1t is made the duty of the secretary
Of the treasury, should 1t fall below
S100, 200 900, to restore It to the maxi
mum Of $3.50, 900, 900 by the sale of bonds.
This reads like proposition to invite
and compel return OF the conditions
that plagued us during the last part
of Mr.. Cleveland's administration. 1t
Is the endless chain made compulsory.
At any time when 1t suits the inter-
est of spectators and when unfavor-
able monetary conditions assist them,
they may begin the old process of ex
changing greenhacks for gold. With
our present gold stocks. this would be
useless. II conditions should change.
1t might be worth while for them to
try the old game. Then the treasury
must reissue the notes, and the process
of redemption Is required to go on in
definitely. When the gold In the treas
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Slavery has been abolished In the
island of Guam, while people who had
been living together Unfortunately
were rounded UP and married some time
ago. Thus perishes another great DEM
ocratic issue.
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The Indian commissioner has issued
an order prohibiting reservation Indians
from travelling about with itinerant
showmen, and in SO doing has probably
made a life long enemy of Col. Cody
and others who have been able to put
the red men TO some use.
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Some people are complaining because
the price of various articles has risen
since 1896. but 1t is to be noticed that
they do not express u desire to have
the conditions of 1886 substituted for
those Of 1900.
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During last year Gov. Rogers issued
$50 commissions to notaries public.
which is a very fair number consider
ing the difficulty experienced In deter
mining whether they should be sent out
by his excellency or by the secretary
of state.
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sion N the army ana : Seat N congress-
Il one ana the Slsns time Why would 4
not b sscd - = start m inquiry
- to whsther Pettlsrsw can act a. =
senator from South Dakota ana at the
uaine Zine practically serve Asuinaldc
- envoy extraordinary and minister
poteatiary 20 the United statesf
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The Chicago Tribune announces
grayely that Burbank, the Indian por-
trait painter. will visit the Umatilla
reservation, in Oregon. and obtain sit
tings from the great chief William
ette,'' of the vanishing tribe OF the
..Multanomahs."
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The Populists and Silver Republic
cans Of Indiana are ready to fuse.
What else should they do. poor things!
They both see that their chances Of
national influence on their own ac-
count has gone glimmering.
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The world seems to move along quite
smoothly in spite of the fact that some
people do not know whether they are
in the nineteenth or the twentieth CEN
tury, s
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When the Eastern railroads begin to
figure on heavy travel to the West be-
cause of the rush to Cape Nome 1t Is
safe to prepare for taking care Of
good many people.
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Senator Jones is quoted as saying that
the prospects for Democratic success are
brighter than In 1896, but in view of the
result in that year Jones assurances
are not especially comforting.
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The Pest Hntelligencer hereby
guarantees its advertisers = bona
qae paid circulation, Daily Weekly
nna Sunday, double that Of say
ether newspaper published In the
Ntate - Washington. Aayertisina
eont1aets VIII be made subjsst -
oh1s wuatantee.
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While they are making so much fuss
nbout Gen. wheeler holding commits
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Fiaanciai Bin Amendments.

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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-06
CANAL CONCESSION ANNULLED.
Way Is Now Open for Granting OF
Exclusive Rights to the United
States.

t''0r-s-~. -7'H,e OF Associated Press)
&ANACUA. Nicaragua. Aug. l3,-El
Concrete. a daily semi-ofiicial news
paper published here. In its issue OF
August u contained an editorial an
nouncement that the government Of
Nicaragua had informed the Inter-
Oceanic Canal Company that It's con-
cession had been annulled August 3rd
OF the present year because Of the fall
ure Of the company 70 deposit 100000
in American gold In the treasury OF
Nicaragua within four months after
the organization Of the company. as re-
auired by article IS OF .he canal con-
cession granted to Messrs. Eyre and
Cragin. October 30, 1898.
This apparently leaves the Nlcara-
guam canal route free from any COM
plicatlors other than the demand for
the sum Of money which the Caribbean
and Pacific Transit Company may ask
for it's concession. obtained In 1897 or
early III 1872 kidutiHk " w. Nll1 NVii-
pany declares. the sole right for 30
years OF steam navigation on the Rio
San Juan and Lake Nicarasua-the
canal roGte--quallfed however by the
reserved right Of Nicaragua to. In the
meanwhile. grant canal construction
concession to any one 1t saw 1T to do
so.
It was agreed that the receivers OF
such concession should pay the Car
rlbean and Pacific Transit Company for
the Lake SILICA and San Juan River
railroad "a few miles in length). for
such improvements as II made in deep
ening the San Juan River and for their
steamboats,, lighters, etc, referred TO in
the concession they received. This
company is an off-shoot OF and feed
er 10 the Atlas Steamship Company Of
Liverpool. England.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-06
ROYAL WEDDING.
Heir to Belgian Throne win Be Mar
ried on the First OF Next
Month.

NEW YORK. Sept. 5.-A dispatch to
the Journal and Advertiser from Brus-
sells says;
According to an official announcement
just issued. the marriage Of Prince
Albert and Of the Duchess Elizabeth Of
Bavaria will take place here in the an
cient church OF st. Gudule on October l.
Great preparations are being made for
the event. for the prince. who spent
some time in the United States. is the
most popular member Of the royal fam
lily.
1t. is perslstently reported that Inn
-aedIately after the wedding. which
will be celebrated with a good deal Of
pomp, Leopold win abdicate in favor
Of Prince Albert. whose father. the
Count Of Flanders. younger brother Of
the king. is so deaf as to have de-
cided him to abandon his own rights
to the throne to his only surviving
son.
Leopold knows that his unpopularity
IS a source of weakness to the dynasty
and is moreover heartily sick Of his
crown and anxious to spend the re-
mainder Of his life according to his
own desires without duties or respon-
sibilities.
1t is therefore probable that the be-
ginning OF October Will witness not only
the marriage of Prince Albert but like
wise his accession to the throne. which
would be shared by a princess who in
her native land of Bavaria has al
ready won the love Of the people by
the manner in which she has seconded
and assisted her father, Duke Charles
Theodore. in his labor Of charity and
beneficence.
The wedding was to have taken place
several weeks ago at the time when
the brides sister was married at Mu-
mich to Prince Rupert. future king Of
Bavaria. But the ceremony had to be
postponed owing to the death OF Prince
Albert's grandmother. the old Princess
of Hohensollern Signaunden.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-06
PREPARING FOR RACES.
Western Turf Association Will Begin
Racing Season on First Of
November.

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. g. The
Western Turf Association. which owns
Tarforan Park. has reelected all Of
its old officers and decided to begin
racing season Of 1900-19O1 on November
4. There will be alternates at Oak
land the same as was the case last
year.
1t is understood that Prince Ponia-
towski. who with Charles Fair and VIII
H. Croker now controls the asso-
citation. is planning to secure the In
gleside track and put It and Oakland
and Tanfcran into new turf asso-
citation. However, he would like to in
duce some eastern capitalists to join
local monied men in the scheme.
He is going East on Friday to con-
fer with men Of means. His friends
say he is confident Of interesting Keene
and Whitney in the enterprise.
James Caldwell has been appointed
starter at the Oakland track and will
officiate at the coming fall meeting.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-06
STORY A FAKE.
Dawson Men Were Not Drowned When
Their Launch Was Wrecked.

SAN FRANCISCO. Sept. 5.-Mayor
Quarre, Of Eagle City. Alaska, COM
pletely refutes the story Of the drown
ing NJ five prominent Dawson men.
which was recently brought to Seat
tie by the steamer Humboldt from
Skagway.
The story was to the effect that the
launch AquIIla struck rock on Hea-
ly Bar in the Yukon. and that all on
board perished. They were Sidney r.
Hlbbard. Maurice N. Mars1sn, both
from London; Captain Jack Lawrence,
Amlel Grafton and =. Seeley. In tell
ing Of the accident Mayor Quarre, who
has arrived here. said:
1.-THE men were all safe when I left
them some days after this occurrence.
l cared for them after the accident.
They we're thrown into the water but
all were rescued"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-06
TO CARRY EXHIBITS FRnE.
Southern paclnc'n Generous oftor TO
state Fair.

The Southern Pacific Company set .
mark Tor liberality on progressive lines
when Il offered 10 carry all exhlbltA 20
and from the state fair free, This ac-
tion Of the company places every county
on It's line IN easy reach of the state fair
this year, and win ,nablc the SOUTH
ern portion OF the state 90 exhibit her
famous fruits, vegetables and grams at
a small expense, Tho following letter
is so plain and to tho point that II
needs no further comment other than
Portland. July so,-Mr, NJ. d. Wisdom.
Secretary State Board OF Agriculture.
Portland. or--Dear Sir; In order TO
encourage exhibitors and attendance AZ
the state fair this company viii trans
port exhibits originating at points on
lta lines within the confines OF the state
10 Salem and return 10 point OF origin
free OF charge, Exhibitors will be re-
qulred 10 pay the charges on shipments
90 Salem, which charges will BE- refund.
ed whom goods are delivered TO the
eompany'a agent for roahlpment to
whose duties are % look after tho
Co say Il II up 10 the people now 10
ensure successful fair;
Yours truly.
c. III. MARKHAM.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-06

several guns and they seem to have
held the British In check. since the
position was not carried by nightfall,
and column was sent by General Rob-
erts to assist Butler. 1t Is thought
however, that Botha's army was fight
ing TO cover the removal OF his trans
port and supplies from Lydenburg and
that he win retire to the mountains
further north. where the next stand
will be made. The effect Of the procla-
nation will be to cause Transvaal bur-
ghers now in arms to be treated as
rebels and forfeit belligerent rights. It
is hoped by this means the hopeless
ness Of further resistance viii be speed
ily brought home to the Beers. But
the experience OF the Orange River
Colony is not altogether encouraging.
After six months annexation the bur
ghers are still in arms in the Eastern
Free State and in sufficient force to
put a British garrison in danger OF
surrender. kilograms from the Basuto-
land frontier show that the Boer COM
mandoes have surrounded Ladybrand
and reduced the defenders TO such
straits that they have burned all their
stores in the market place to prevent
their falling into the enemy's hands.
General Hunter is fastening TO the re-
lief OF the garrison and it is hoped that
he may be in time TO save 1t.
De Wet is said 10 be north Of Mid
dleburg watching for an opportunity
to intercept British communications.
Mr.. Chamberlain. who has been at
his country house near Birmingham
for the last few weeks, came to Lon
don Yesterday and was busily engag-
cd with officials of the colonial Office.
His visit is understood to be in con-
nection with the South African situa-
ton and the approaching conclusion Of
the war.
Much activity is also exhibited at
the headquarters OF the party organi-
zation. where II. is confidently expect
ed that a general election will begin
about six weeks from the present time.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-06
BoERs STILL ACTIVE.
British Forces Compelled to Burn Their
Stores to Prevent the Beers
From Capturing Them.

NEW YORK. Sept. ga dispatch to
the Tribune from LONDON says:
Lord Roberts annexation Of the
Transvaal is generally regarded as
proof that in the opinion Of the mill
tary authorities both at home and in
South Africa the war is practically
over.
The war Office received dispatch
from Lord Roberts giving an account
Of a slight engagement north Of Pre-
toria in which the Beers were driven
of. losing a hundred rifles and large
supply of ammunition and few pris-
oners. About the same time a party
Of Beers made an unsuccessful attack
on the johannesburg water works.
More serious fighting took place on
Monday IN the mountain pass near Ly-
denburg. where General Butler was
fighting.
The burghers were 1000 strong with
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-06

presents as a legitimate field for these
enterprises. We think we have SOME
reason 10 take exception TO the lack OF
a definite line OF policy on the part ot
our government In It's dealings with
china, but we recognise the fact that
the absence OF strong popular senti-
ment ON the subject may be held 70
excuse much OF the hesltaney which has
been apparent In English diplomatic ee-
tlOn.
Mr.. HAY very properly ipssted In
his communications to foreign govern
ments a year ago that a reform OF the
administrative system OF China was abb
solutely bound up with the preservation
OF the integrity OF the empire, But
there can be no such reform under the
rule OF the empress dowagcr and her
corrupt ring OF advisers. II the Rus
sian proposal means anything Il means
a return 70 the stam quo anterior 10 the
state ~ things under which the Boxer
movement was promulgated and en-
couraged and the life OF evry foreigner
In China was placed In jeopardy,
There are great many things yet
to be explained In regard 10 recent
events In China, but this much Is GER
tain, that had the empress dowager
and her satellites been allowed their
.,t,, ,,.s,Ns thA .,sh,t. ,n,tNtpx Wnt1I hnNss.
been in a flame OF antI-foreign lnsur-
rectlon today and the fiction that the
powers are not at war with China
would have 70 be abandoned. II Is time
that we must have some kind OF re-
sponsible government with which TO
make terms for the settlement OF the
future OF China and OF the status OF
our foreign interests there. There IL
no such government In China az the
present moment because the emperor.
II he be still alive. is under duress and
the empress dowager can answer for
nothing except the perretuation Of the
blind and ignorant hatred ot the for
eigner which she and her advisers
cherish in common. II may be to Jhe
interest OF Russia and Ii Hung Chang
to make easy the restoration Of the
authority OF the empress dowager but
II is certainly not to the interest of any
power that wants TO see China pre-
served from dismemberment and
launched on a career OF peace and
progress"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-06
HoBsoN WILL RETURN.
Navy Department Wants Eighty Mil
lion Dollars From Next Congress.

NEW YORK. Sept. 5.-A dispatch to
the Herald from Washington says:
From present indications the esti-
mates to be submitted to congress for
the support and increase OF the navy
will be the largest estimated in the
history OF the new naval establish
ments. Chiefs Of the naval bureaus
are preparing estimates for the fiscal
year ending June 80. 1902.
The estimates OF the navy DEPART
ment for the present fiscal year
amounted to s74,245,5OO Though con-
gress failed to appropriate the entire
amount asked for. the chiefs Of the
bureaus have determined to make an
other effort to obtain the sum they
deem necessary. The indications are
that the estimate 10 be submitted to
Secretary Long. viii reach sSO.OOO,OOO
Orders will be issued to Naval Con-
structor Hobson, who is now III in Jap
an. to return to the United States. Be-
fore being assigned to duty he will
probably be granted leave.