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Proposal to tho Empress.

New YORK, Dec. 2--The Sun has
the following from Picking: Ii
Hung Chang and PfinUs Chiag,
Chine'e plenipotentaries, are con-
sidering "a suggestion which has
been made to them that they ascer-
tain what the Empress d wager
thinks OF proposition that the
court return from Singan Flu to
Peking under guarantee OF pro.
lection to be given by all the powers.
This guarantee, however. would be
made conditional upon the Empress
taking no part in the government
in the future. Furthermore, she
would have to agree to live at the
summer palace or some other place
away fro n the Emperor, the choice
OF such re Iidepce being left to her,
but the powers would guarantee
that she receive an assured income
for the balance OF her lie. Under
this plau the Emperor would re-
sumo the throne aud exercise all
the powers that were usnrped by
the Empress Dowager and the
latter would agree not to interfere
with his Majesty.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1900-12-12
HEAVY REpuLsE OF BoEns.
Further Details Of Desperate Fight
ing Near Rectfontein.

BLoEMFoNTEIN, Dec. 2. - Further
details have been received regard
ing the fight near Rectfontein bs.
tween the British under General
Paget and the Doors uudar Com
mandants Villejoen and Erasmus
November % and 20. General Pa
get, toward evening on the second
day, closed in on the Boer position
with the intention Of attacking next
day at dawn. The Beers, however
with achievements, including
three guns, a1e desperate at
tack and severe fighting ensued.
The Beers, who were repulsed
with heavy loss, withdrew in a
uortheasterly dire ction. General
Paget. having occupied their posi-
ton, sent mounted infantry in pur-
suit. The New Zealanders displayed
great gallantry, losing Eve out Of
the six wounded officers.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1900-12-12
NOTICE.

DR.. j. II. RAYMOND has resumed
his practice, toge, her with DR.. Gal
braith, at his residence, the old
Cartwright premises, on Alakea,
Union and Beretauia streets. Office
hours, from 10A M. to IL NJ. Tele-
phone 2O4 5S-1m.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1900-12-12
Russia's Plans.

TIENrslN, Dec. 2.-Russia, it is
understood here, will transfer the
Shanghai Kwan Railroad to the
Germans December 10.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1900-12-12
FOR SALE.
NOTICE

Hunting, Shooting, or the Garry
inv Of Firearms on any Of the lands
owned or leased by the Dpwsett
Company, Limited, is absolutely
forbidden.
Trespassers will he prosecuted to
the full extent of the law.
5S-2w B. r. DILLING HAM.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1900-12-12
FOR SALE.

81 am LEASEHOLD ON BERE.
VR'o'V tania r-t'set. 80 years to
run. Present not income 500 per
mouth. apply to
WILLIAM SAVIDGE g. co.
FOG Merchant Street.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-03-09
FEARS FOR FOREIGNERS.
American and European Residences in
Danger OF Destruction by Vol
canic Eruption.

VISToRIA March S.-The Daily Col
onist publishes the following locally to-
day:
General alarm is felt in Yokohama
for those American and European resi-
dents whose homes are in the shadow
OF Asama, the great volcanic mountain,
20 miles distant from this city, and
which was, at the departure OF the
Empress, in state of eruption. unpar-
alleled since 1902. On January % the
first forebodings OF danger presented
themselves terrifying rumbling be-
ing heard from the heart Of the noun
tain (Asama- -Shiashu), Immediately
followed by a severe earthquake shock
in Saku district and showers of vol
canic ashes over seven provinces. the
ground being covered to a depth OF
from two to three inches in many
places. On the 18th OF February
slight eruption occurred, and on the
18th Kirishima volcano developed ex-
ceptional activity, two hunters being
overtaken on the mountain and losing
their lives, while three others escaped
through a river Of running lava, so
burned that they have since expired.
Three days later Asama was rent by
terrific explosion, followed by series
of earthquake shocks rocking Yoko-
hama as If in a cradle. The native
residents had taken alarm weeks before
and forsaken the locality OF. the noun
tain, but many Americans and Euro
peans remained, and it is feared have
been overwhelmed. Their fate could not
be ascertained at the Empress sailing,
as all avenues of communication had
been destroyed. Mount Asama is in the
vicinity of Karuizawa. where many
and others, quite a little
foreign colony, have their homes.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-03-09
TO WITHDRAW TROOPS.
Important Instructions Forwarded to
General Otis.

NEW YORK, March ga special to
the Herald from Washington says:
BY direction Of Acting Secretary Of
War Meikleiohn Instructions have been
sent to Major General Otis to return
to the United States sometime in May
one battalion each Of the Fourteenth
Eighteenth and Twenty third infantry.
The withdrawal Of those troops was
recommended by MaJor-G General Miles
several months ago. He pointed out
to the department that the three regi-
ments designated would have been two
years in the Philippines in June next.
There is no doubt that the decision
Of the department to withdraw three
battalions, which number more than
1900 men, is influenced to some extent
by the disorganization of the rebel ar
my and the prospects that the Ameri-
can troops will no longer meet with
resistance from an organized force.
Notwithstanding the action Of the
department in ordering home these
battalions, officers who have served
in the Philippines and who have Just
returned, say that this must not be
taken to mean that the rebellion has
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-03-09
SAYS GERMANY WILL YIELD.
The Anti-American Meat Resolution
May Not Pass the Reichstag.


BERLIN, March SIN parliamentary
circles yesterday Wild rumors were cir
culated about the coming dissolution
OF the Reichstag. Eugene Pitcher. the
radical German leader. in the Freissin-
nige Zeitung, says that il is certain
that the government is going to yield
TO the Agragrians and that 1t is prob
able that government representatives
will apparently oppose today the CON-
Agragrians. however. claim to know
that Count Won Wedel. chief Of the
Imperial household, has convinced the
emperor that 1t is necessary to yield
regarding the prohibition terms of the
meat bin in order to gain their votes
for the naval bill. The TACT is that the
parliamentary leaders themselves yes
terday heard prepared statements by
Count Won Posadowaky-w wehner. the
Imperial secretary Of stae for the in
terror, and Herr Brefeld. Prussian min
ister Of commerce. pro and con as to
the meat inspection question.
From every part Of the empire pro-
tests are arriving against the present
extreme shape Of the meat bill. Among
the professors are the chambers Of
commerce of Berlin, Koenigsberg,
Stettin. Munich and the Rhenish tex
tilists. A curious fact is that the COM
mittee report as it viii be presented TO
the Reichstag today contains no word
regarding foreign meats as endanger-
ing health. The press comments fully
upon the meat question, mostly against
the bill however. One Agragrian or
gan exclaims:
1T would be an unheard of shame
If the government We're TO retreat be-
fore the ques ego Of the impudent
Yankees and abandon measures which
the same government deems necessary
in behalf of national hygiene"
Surgeon General ViIlaret publishes
statistics showing the enormous spread
of tuberculosis among both German
swine and cattle
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-03-09

treaty could easily muster the two
thirds to insure its ratification.
Appeals from all parts of the coun-
try are daily made to senator's in be-
half OF the prompt ratification of the
treaty but by sharp practice the oppo-
sition has thus far been able to preven,
decisive action.
So bitter is the contest over this
treaty that the steering committee has
been unable thus far to bring about an
amicable adjustment OF the difficulty.
At a meeting OF the committee this
subject was under consideration and
it is understood that the case will be
referred 20 the republican caucus
which is to be held In a few days for
the purpose of trying to untangle the
snarls into which the republican par
ty in the senate has been drawn by
recent events.
The friends OF the French treaty are
anxious to avoid making a party ques-
ton OF it as they are relying upon a
large democratic vote to assist in its
ratification. The opponents OF the
treaty are urging political objections
to it and openly declare that its rati-
fication will be disastrous not only to
the Mckinley administration but to
the business interests Of the country.
They maintain that the treaty is
poorly drawn and the benefits to he
derived from 1t will be enjoyed by a
few giant interests at the expense Of
great number OF smaller out equally
deserving business enterprises.
Senator Aldrich, who is leading the
opposition to the treaty. asserts that
he does not wish to defeat reasonable
and properly framed reciprocity treaty
between the United States and France
and only wishes a fear opportunity for
the finance committee Of the senate
thoroughly to analyze the pending
treaty and point out its defects with
view Of bringing about what he be-
lieves to be necessary notifications.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-03-09
SEVENTH STREET IMPROVE.
MENT

Notice IL Hereby Given. That tho
! Common Council OF the city ot Astoria
I Intends To improve all that portion OF
| seventh street In that part OF the city
OF Astoria as laid out and recorded by
| John Mcclure. In Clatsap county, Ore
Z gon, from the north line of Bond street
/ To the south line of AstOr street. to
the fill width thereof. aud ON the es.
tablished grade, by planking the sam
with sound tir plank iNis Inches laid
upon stringers and the construction
Of Sidewalks and cutters ON both sides
nf said portion OF said street. said
Improvement rs TO It's construction in
matter of detail and the material used
except rs hereinbefDre mentioned
shall De In accordance with the pro-
visions OF ordinance No 1901 of the city
ur Astoria, entitled An Ordinance In
relation TO the Improvement OF streets"
approved the third day OF January.
1895. except the lumber may be- OF any
color OF good sound hr lumber, and
said Improvement shall be- made strict.
~ In accordance with the specihca-
tiOns therefor 10 be deposited with the
auditor and police Judge of said city
by he city surveyor, That the costs
and expenses OF said Improvement
shall DE betrayed by special assess.
ment upon the lots. lands and prem
ises fronting upon. adjacent to and
otherwise benefited by said improve
mept, which said lots, lands and prem.
ises fronting upon. adjacent 20 and
specially benefited By said improve
ment are hereby included within
special assessment district hereby cs-
tablished for said Improvement. con-
sisting Of the lots, lands and premises
benefited by said Improvement and 10
be assessed for the purpose of defray-
ing the costs and expenses of said Inn
provement. and described particularly
as follows, to-wit:
Commencing at the southwest cor
ner of lot six Co In block eleven u)
and running thence north 20 the north.
west corner OF lot three (3) In said
block eleven Cli). thence east along the
north line Of blocks eleven (iD and ten
uO) to the northeast corner OF lot two
90 in block ten (l0l, thence south TO
the southeast corner OF lot seven (D
In block ten QOl, thence west along
the south line OF said block ten (i0)
and eleven QD To the place OF begin
ming and containing lots numbered I.
9, Z and in block ten l0), and lots
numbered 3, 4. and In block number
cItNcH W. az w 'hut pa't VI lhc wy
OF Astoria, Clatsop county. state OF
oregon. as laid out and recorded by
John Mcclure.
This notice In published In the Daily
Astorlan for eight days In pursuance
TO resolution duly adopted by the
common council Of the city of Astoria
on the 5th day OF March. 1900. the nrst
publication of this notice being on
Thursday. March 5. 1900.
II, II. NELSON
Auditor and Police Judge OF the City
OF Astoria.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-03-09
OPENED TO FOREIGNERS.
Law Gives New Field To
Investors

Japan's mining law has been so
amended as 10 provide that the privi-
lege Of working mines be allowed TO
foreign corporations. In coslderatlon
of the measure by the house OF peers,
Viscount General Tlni. the ultra-con-
servative OF the empire, opposed the
proposal strongly The amendment, he
declared, meant practically handing
over to foreigners the keys OF the treas
urles of Japan. The passage OF this
legislation has already produced rush
OF American and British capital. and
paves the way FOR the foreign owner
ship OF land. and American working
OF the great oil fields OF Japan.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-03-09
PORTLAND's HARBoR LINES.
A Board of Engineers Convened TO Re-
establish Them.

A board to re-establish the harbor
lines of the Port of Portland has been
convened by the chief of the engineer
ing department, United States army.
The board is composed Of Major W. c.
Langfitt, chairman; Captain Harry
Taylor and Captain w. W. Harts.
There has been considerable complaint
at tho harbor linees as they now exist,
says the Telegram, and surveys were
begun some time ago with the purpose
Of changing them. D. B. Ogden, as
sistant engineer, completed the work
from the Madison street bridge south
to the city limits, about year ago,
and the survey from the steel bridge
north to st. Johns was finished last
month. The scheme Of establishing
harbor lines is for the purpose Of pre-
venting the encroachment Of docks and
buildings upon the river. SOundings
are taken every few feet, and map
made, showing the lines Of the harbor,
the depth Of water at every point being
clearly shown. The map now in use
was made from soundings taken In
1891, and the depth Of water may not
now be exactly the same, as some Of
the places may have filed in with sand,
and others been secured out by the
current.
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has been much exaggerated, II is ad-
mitted by even the ultra-conservative
press that diplomatic relations are
strained almost TO breaking. The news
OF vast Russian naval preparations at
Port Hamilton and Masanpo has stimu-
lated the war feeling, and counter
preparations involving millions OF dol
lars expenditure have been initiated in
Japan. while arrangements are going
forward for the greatest naval review
in the history of the Orient, The Chuo
states that Russia has not abandoned
her designs upon Masanpo and IS col
lecting warships in Korean waters, the
squadron in question consisting Of the
flagship Russia and nine modern war
ships. three OF which recently visited
Nagasaki.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-03-09
A NEW YEARS GUIDE.

There Is one book everyone should
make an effort to get, for the new year
It contains simple and valuable hints
concerning health, many amusing an
ecdotes, and much general information,
We refer to Hostetter's Almanac, pub
lIshed by The Hostetter Co., Pitts
burgh, Pa. 1t will prove valuable to
any household. Sixty employees are
kept at work on this valuable book.
The issue for 1900 will be over eight
millions, printed in the English, Ger
man, French. Welsh, Norwegian, Swe-
dish, Holland, Bohemian and Spanish
languages. It contains proof Of the ef-
ficaey OF Hostetter's Stomach Bitters,
the great remedy prepared by the pub
fishers, and Is worthy Of careful pres
ervatlon. The almanac may be OBJ
talned free Of cost, at any druggist or
general dealer in the country.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-03-09
NorIcn ro coNrRAcroRs.

Notice IN Hereby Given, That the
committee on streets and public ways
of the common council OF the city OF
Astoria. viii receive scaled bids at the
office OF the auditor and police Judge
of said city, until Tuesday, Z, NJ, ON
March II, laOO Tor the Improvement
ot Franklin avenue In Shlveley's As
torla, from Thrty.nrst street to the
east line OF the said Shlvcley donation
land claim. according to the proVla.
Iona VI Ordinance No, sb06, approved
March 9, 1909. aud the plans and spocl-
licatlons ON file With the auditor and
police Judge. The bids must specify
the amount for which the lntcracctlon
OF said Franklin avenue with Thirty
second street VIII ho constructed sop
arate from the other portion ot the TIM
proVcment,
The rlgh, Is reserved TO roget any
and an bids.
e. G. UTZlNGER,
r. AGREN.
w. j. COOK.
Committee on streets and Public
Waya
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-03-09
COMMERCIAL STREET IMPROVE.
MENT.

Notice Is Hereby Given. That IN,
Common Council OF the City OF Astoria
has determined to and intends to Inn
prove all that portion Of Commercial
street In that part ~ the city Of As
toria. ClatsDp county. state of ore.
goE. as laid out and recorded by Johr
Mcclure. from the west line Of Tenth
street to the west line OF Eighth street
TO the full width thereof and
on the established grade there
OF. by removing all the old sills and
planking and replacing with new
stringers and planklng he same with
sound fir planking ixl2 inches. and
with the construction OF sidewalks and
cutters on both sides OF said portion OF
street. The said improvement as 10 It's
construction In matters OF detail and
the material to be used except M
hereinbefore stated, shall be in ac-
cOrdance with the provisions Of Ordi-
nance No. 1901, OF the city OF Astoria
entitled "An Ordinance IN relation Ia
the improvements Of Streets" APP
proved the 3rd day OF January. 1886
except that the lumber to be used
therein may be Of any color Of good
sound fir lumber. and said Improvement
to be made strictly In accordance with
the specifications therefor to be de-
posted with the auditor and police
judge OF sald city by the city sur
yeyor
The costs and expenses OF gald Inn
prOyement shall be betrayed by special
assessment upon the lots, lands and
premises fronting upon and adjacent
to said portion Of said street proposed
10 be improved and such other lands
as In the opinion OF the council VIII
be benefited by said proposed improve
ment which said lots, lands and prem
ises so fronting upon, adjacent TO and
benefited by said proposed improve
ment. which constitute all the lands
benefited by said proposed improve
ment, are hereby included within a
special assessment district hereby es-
tablished for said Improvement and
TO be assessed to defray the costs
and expenses Of making the same as
specially benefited by the same and
described as follows tO-wt: Beginning
at the northeast corner OF lot FIVE 90
in block number twenty-five (25) and
running thence west on straight line
to the northwest corner Of lot eight
(S) IN block twenty-fOur (2D, thence
south on the west line Of blocks
tWenty-fOur (24) ana twenty
seven (2O to the southeast corner Of
lot number one ~ I'm block twenty
seven (2O, thence east on a straight
line to the southwest corner Of lot
four "a In block twenty-slx (26) thence
north on the east line Of blocks 2G and
Is to the point Of beginning and con-
tanning lots 3, 6, and In block "a,
lots 8, 8. and s, in block 25, lots /, 2,
3 and in block 26, and lots !, 2. and 4
In block 27.
This notice is published in the Daily
Astorian for eight days in pursuance
to n resolution duly adopted by the
common council Of the city Of Asto-
ria on the 9Th day Of March, 1900. the
first publication Of this notice being
on Thursday, March 8th, 1900.
o.. n. u. NELSON,
Auditor and Police Judge Of the city
Of Astoria.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-03-09
FRENCH-AMERICAN TREATY.
Effort in the Senate TO Secure It's Rat
ification.

NEW YORK, March S.--A special to
the Herald from Washington says:
Friends Of the French reciprocity
treaty in the senate are going to make
an effort to bring about the ratification
Of the treaty in the coming week. If
necessary, it will be made the subject
OF caucus action. AS the matter now
stands the treaty was practically dead
locked by a motion to refer it to the
finance committee but it had
been favOrably reported from the com
mittee on foreign relations and was
briefly considered in executive session.
The opponents Of the treaty include
the entire New England delegation
which has the best parliamentary tao
ticians in the senate. If vote could
be reached, it is asserted that the
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-03-09

striking photograph represents hreeyeao
Potter s9i South First Street. Brooklyn N " who under date
Sept - 1892 regarding his of dhgung face humor My baby
covered with rngworms. We could
his face and neck and he sight look
attended him for three weeks without when heard OF
box Of Ctura Soap, and box of Cucura Ointment
applied them three days when could his face and
weeks he cured His face clear BELL and
distressing
cnen skin followed when by mild dose REsoLvrN
o
speedy, and economical when all else fails Sold uWusontue world
POTTER DRUG Corr sole How
Baby Humos,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-03-09

been suppressed. The insurgents are
operating In small forces, which scat
ter upon the approach OF American
troops, hut which reassemhle and at
tack whenever good opportunity
presents itself a well known officer
In Luzcn. writing to friend IN this
city. gives 1t rs his opinion that the
rebellion win not be suppressed in less
than ten years.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-03-09
BILL INSPIRES CONFIDENCE.
Andrew Carnegie Expresses His Opin
ion Of the Gold Bill.

NEW YORK, March 8.-Discussing
the conditions Of the iron and metal
market, the Iron Age presents some
interesting facts and figures as fol-
lows
The editor Of the Iron Age made a
call upon Mr.. Carnegie today and found
him CHEEKY over the business situa-
tion He thinks that the passage Of
the gold bill, inspiring confidence in
the standard and the inevitable ex-
pansion Of currency following, must
maintain prices and probably cause a
rise in securities.
The situation in pig iron in the Cen
tral West, he thinks, must insure a
continuance Of present prices for fin
ished product during the year.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-03-09
PREPARING TO SPRING.
Japan and Russia Make Ready for the
Conflict That Is Inevitable.

VICTORIA, B. c.. March S.-News Of
great Importance concerning the stu
alton in the Far East has been re-
ceived. From papers and private let
ters it is learned that Russia and Japan
have embarked in war of retaliatory
restrictions, and Japan is also protest
ing to the United States against the ap-
plication of American coasting laws
to Hawaii-by which it is anticipated
Japan will be cut out Of the Japanese
American and Philippine American
trades. Considerable indignation and
alarm have recently been caused by the
appearance Of a feet of seven Russian
warsbips at Nakasaki, which has in
duced the issuance of a proclamation
that not more than two foreign war
ships of any one nation may at the
same time be permitted to anchor in
any port Of Japan. The war feeling
grows rapidly throughout the empire,
and while the imminence Of conflict
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-03-09
SALMON IN WASHINGTON.

TACOMA, March s.--The fish COM
missioners Forthcoming annual re.
port viii show that the salmon pack
OF the state of Washington last year
was 1892, 100 cases OF salmon. valued at
l O32. 100 cases Of salmon and that they
are. In the aggregate, valued at 49,
100000. II will also be reported that the
output OF fresh. salted and smoked fish
brings the total up to about S5,13O,OOO
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-03-09
Women Wanted.

Sixty-seven women wanted suffering
from irregular, painful or stoppage OF
periods; leucorehoea (whites), and all
complicated diseases pertaining to
changes OF life, cured by old DR.. Kess-
ler corner Second and Yamhlll streets.
Portland. Three hundred and fifteen
women called last month. Consultation
stamps Hundreds treated at home
by his new system of home treat
ment.