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Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-02-10
Lcyds La the Sensation.

Berlin, Feb. 5.--Dr. Leyds, diplomatic
agent OF the Transyaal, continues to be
the sensation here. The officials OF the
British embassy are amazed at the warmth
OF his reception and the interest taken
in the war, which is most intense. DR..
Leyds, the correspondent is reliably in
formed, had another leng conference with
Count Won Buelow, the minister OF for
eign affairs, yesterday at the foreign Of
flee. DIR. Leyds refused to make any
statement on the subject.
1t is said the Transvaal special CONNER
cial representative, De Ward, who is now
IN Holland, has been summoned to Berlin
where he will give authentic information
about a number of commercial details
touching upon the Transval imports and
exports.
From good source it is learned that a
number of leading German industries in
machinery and other branches met at the
foreign Office during the week, and re-
ceived inside information about the sub
lect above indicated. The German gov.
eminent believes no matter which way the
war is finally decided there will be a
splendid field for German exports to the
Beers, and steps accordingly were taken.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-02-10

The comparative statements Of the
governments receipts and expenditures
show that for the month of January
1900, the receipts from all sources
amounted to $4S,021 ,164, against SAL.
774,930 for January, 1899. The ex
penditures during the last month ag
gregated $30,189, 096, against s51,122,
40 for January, 1899, leaving a sur
plus last month of $685. 6S.
The receipts last month from the
several sources of revenue, together
with the increase as compared with
January, 1899, are given as follows:
Customs, $22,O94,279; increase, $4,,
100000.
Internal revenue. $22,779,S56; in.
crease, 100000
Miscellaneous, $3,138,029; increase
1897 900.
The expenditures during the month
are given as follows:
Civil and miscellaneous, 81, O36,779;
decrease, $1.222,00
War department, $9,352,S23; de-
crease. 100000.
Navy department, $5,316,631; in
crease, $4,000.
Indians. $947,113; decrease, $3.50.
Pensions, s10,973,525; increase, S..
500.
Interest, 81 ,562,222 decrease, $4,000.
600.
Since July. 1899, the receipts have
exceeded the expenditures by $29,S70,-
900.
The monthly circulation statement
issued by the comptroller of the cur
rency shows that at the close OF bust
ness on January 81, 1900, the total cir
culation of national bank notes was
$246,9S7, 1913. an increase for the year
OF $3.745,569, and an increase for the
month of $791,670. The circulation
based on United States bonds was $751;
l66,789, decrease for the year of $S74,-
$40, an increase for the month of $4O6,-
8O4. The circulation secured by law
full money aggregates $36,820,404, an
increase for the year of $4,620,2O2, and
an increase Tor the month of $384,866.
The amount of United States bonds on
deposit to secure circulating notes was
$235, 830,170, and to secure public de-
posits $Ss.299, 4S0.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-02-10
Sneers at Americans.

London, Feb. 5.-Mr. Cunningham-G Ora
hame, former member of parliament, in
quires in an open letter what Great Brit
ain has gained "by all our squirmings and
grovehngs before the United States" as
he defines Great Britain's good will and
he thus answers:
An open door. Yes. And booted foot
to kick US through it. 1t was ever the
sneak's reward to be thus treated"
He assumes the sympathy of the United
States is with the Beers. England has
failed in receiving, not the sympathy, but
almost the neutrality of the United States
and that is Great Britains reward for
having thrown over Spain, her ancient
| ally, and coming magnanimously to the
assistance of the United States
The Standard among its death notices
today prints the following:
"McLachlan-On Christmas, shot in
Market square, Harrismith, Orange Free
State, for refusing to fight against his
own eountrymen, John McI4achlan. Jr,
aged 80, eldest son OF John McLachlan
of Wordsworth and grandson of the late
John McLachlan of Lambet."
The Spectator, commenting on the
above, says that if the statement con.
tanned in the notice is true the whole
English-speaking world should ring with
denunciation of crime so detestable
Especially" it adds, should Americans
speak out on such a matter, for they
showed the true way in their treatment Of
technical rebels and set an example to
mankind"
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-02-10

Frankfort, KY, Feb. Sit was stated
on excellent authority late yesterday al
ternoon that Governor Taylor had decid-
ed not to sign the Louisville agreement in
its present shape. He desires several
changes in it, particularly a definite state
ment regarding the repeal of the Goebel
law. He is anxious that conference be
held in Louisville on Friday night, at
which these changes shall be discussed and
made. The conference here was for the
purpose OF informing the republican lead
ers OF his views and advising with them
regarding further demands to be made
upon the democrats.
Taylor refused to discuss the questions
when asked if the foregoing was true.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-02-10
New California Senator

Sacramento, Feb. Sat present it looks
very much as though Thomas Bard, the
nominee of the republican caucus, will
be elected TO the United States senate
on Tuesday. After the SO who are sup
porting Daniel Burns had bslted the eau
Gus % remained, who give it as their
intention to stand by BSEi to the end.
They claim that the 33 boilers are bound
by the terms of the call to vote for Bard
and that even though they do not enough
democrats will vote for him to secure his
election.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-02-10
Coal for British Cruisers.

New York, Feb 5.-There is rumor
current to the effect that the British gov
eminent has contracted with the Phila-
deIphia & Reading Railroad company for
100000 tons of coal. At the New York
sales in the afternoon of Philadelphia &
Reading Coal & Iron Company, MIR. John
Edmonds, as agent, said that he had heard
the rumor, but that he had no official YER
ification. while some such contract may
have been made" he said, "there is no one
in this city connected with the company
who could speak authoritatively on the
subject"
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-02-10
stamps for the Vest Pocket.

Postage stamps in books convenient
for pocket use will be put up and sold
by the postofice department at the
rate of % cents for a book of IL two
cent stamps If the plans of Postmaster
General Smith and Third Assistant
Madden materialize. 1t is proposed tc,
make the books of a size fitting ones
vest pocket, place wax paper between
the layers of stamps and to print on
the outside of the book postal rates
and other information. Among the
advantages of preparing stamps in
this form are that they will not crum-
pie in the pocket, the purchaser has
stamps always at hand in convenient
form, the wax paper keeps the stamps
from sticking, there is a supply of
stamps available without carrying a
box or opening ones pocketbook in
public, and that the postal regulations
always are ready for instant use. 1t
Is estimated that the one-cent profit
charged for the IL stamps in book form
would net IS for each 1000 books sold.
or would produce about $230, 600 profit
annually for the department.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-02-10

river and is marching on Ladysmith. On
the contrary, according to the information
of the war office at the present moment,
there is every indication that things are
quiet at the front and that no immediate
movement is anticipated.
Regarding the dispatches from Lady
smith saying that Buffers guns had been
heard there, it is surmised that some prac-
tice may have been going on with the
new batteries which have just reached the
front
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-02-10
Butler Is stiII Silent.

London, Feb, This hoping, fearing.
doubling nation remains at the mercy of
every wild rumor, The impression that
Buffers forces are fighting will not die out
in spite OF the continuous assertions of the
war office that it has no news to confirm
that belief From Kimberley and Mafeking
there is nothing new, 50 it can be pre-
sumed that the intermittent lombard
ment OF those places continues.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-02-10

st. Paul, Mimi, Feb. Frederick
Weyerhauser, the lumber magnate, with
ii associates, have left on the Northern
Pacific for Tacoma, where the final steps
viii be taken in the formation OF new
lumber company TO manage the business
for the 100000 acres OF timber land in
the state of Washington recently pur-
chased from the Northern Pacific Railway
company.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-02-10
BRITISH NET THEIR DEFEAT
WERE REFUSED IN DISORDER.
Cnnnonading Was the Fiercest Yet
Felt by the BOers-ROberts and
Kitchener TO the FrOnt-United
states Might Take a Hand.

Boer Head Lager, Ladysmith, Feb Z.
The British with naval and other guns
have been bombarding our positions on
the Upper Tugela. Troops crossed the
river at that point and at Kolendrift with
the object of storming our positions.
At the former General Durgher beat
them back and they recrossed in great
confusion Fighting continues at Kolen-
drift with Standerton and Johannesburg
Commands. There were no casualties on
our side.
The cannonade was the fiercest yet *
pcrienced There was continuous firing
all day long During the morning it re-
commenced with an increase number CT
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-02-10
In Kentucky.

Louisville, Ky, Feb. THE peace
conference held at the Gait last night be
tween seven republicans and seven repre-.
sentatives OF the democrats resulted in
the signing of an agreement embodying
six specific propositions, which promise a
settlement of the party difficulties which
have been brought about by the two state
governments in Kentucky.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-02-10
Truce Is Renewed.

New York, Feb. THE six months
truce between the Northern Pacific rail
way and the Oregon Railroad and Naviga-
ton company, whereby both companies
agreed to suspend construction work in
the Clearwater country" in Idaho, has
expired, but has been renewed for another
six months.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-02-10
Heard From LadyHTnIth.

Modder Spruit. Feb. 7.-Messages from
Ladysmith, dated February 5, say that
continuous cannonading has been pro-
ceeding since early in the morning, with
an occasional roar of Long Tom" The
firing, it is added, continues.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-02-10
New Treaty Il Signed.

Washington, Feb. 6.-The Hay-Paunce-
fete treaty amending the Clayton Bulwer
treaty regarding the Nicaraguan canal has
been signed at the state department.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-02-10
To Visit the Boer Camps.

Pretoria, Feb. WEBSTER Davis, as
sistant secretary OF the interior at Wash
ington, accompanied by United States Con
sui Hollis and the state attorney, started
Wednesday for the Boer head lager at
Ladysmith in the presidents carriage.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-02-10
In the Sennte.

At hurriedly called meeting of various
senators Monday it was determined to OPP
pose the ratification of the Hay-Paunce-
tote substitute for the Clayton Bulwer
treaty relative to the Nicaraguan canal,
which was abrogated on Saturday. The
leaders in the opposition are Senators
Platt and Hawley of Connecticut, Mason
OF Illinois and several others.
The treaty is regarded in effect by some
of the most conservative senators on both
sides as an offensive and defensive al
lance with, Great Britain; that it closely
associates the two countries in the control
OF purely American project; that under
its provisions the United States abandons
the right to defend its own property in
return for the promise of assistance from
Great Britain whenever assistance for the
maintenance of the canals neutrality
shall be required.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-02-10

The iron and metal workers union
OF Sweden are discussing the advisable
ity OF Joining the socialist party.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-02-10
Judge Key L. Dead.

Chattanooga, Tenn, Feb. 5.-JuAse D.
NJ. Key Is dead in this city. aged 70.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-02-10
Provisions at Ladysmith.

D'Iban, Feb. 5.-A gentleman named
Gourton, who left Ladysmith after the
news of the retirement of the British
from Spion Kop had become known there,
succeeded with the aid of Kaffirs in reach
ing Esteourt. He says the garrison is on
the whole very quiet and hopeful Pro
visions are ample to last for considerable
time and fresh meat is served out daily.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-02-10

Louisville, Feb. 6-Shortly after mid
night the republican and democratic con-
terees In session at the Gait house came
to an agreement. A stenographer was
summoned and d document is now being
drawn up for the signatures of the partici-
pants IN the conference 1t is said the
agreement is decidedly favorable TO the
democrats. Governor Taylor Is to with
draw the troops from the state buildings al
Frankfort and send them home The or
der converting the legislature at London
is to be revoked and the regular session Of
the general assembly is to be resumed at
the state capitol without molestauon.
II is believed that the understanding ar
rived at tonight will resul; in an amieable
settlement of the dispute between the two
parties In this state and do away with the
dual government.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-02-10
Must Re Amended.

Instead of the treaty being ratified
promptly the opposition to its acceptance
in the present form will insist upon its
being referred to the committee on for
eign relations for revision and with the
instruction to insert the following:
The contracting parties further engage
that when the canal shall have been com-
pleted the government OF the United
States shall have the right in case the
United States is at war with any nation
TO take temporary possession OF, defend
and fortify the canal and its approaches
without prejudice to the commercial
rights OF any other nation guaranteed by
the neutrality OF the canal"
There seems to be no doubt that the
treaty in its present shape can not get
through the senate.
The controversy over the election Oh
Senator Clark of Montana began Tuesday
with another Wrangle between the oppos,
ing attorneys over the ownership of let
ter intercepted in Campbcll's office while it
was being carried from Bickford TO Roote
Both sides wanted the letter when the sen.
ate committee had disposed OF its con
tents. Chandler announced that he would
keep the letter for the present, thus cut
ting short the controversy.
Senator Carter reported from the com
mittee on territories the bill for civil
code OF Alaska and providing for courts
for that territory. Three district courts
with the necessary officers and the United
States commissioners are provided for.
Three judicial districts are created. No
delegate in congress from the territorial
legislature is allowed under the bill.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-02-10

The miners strike In Pennsylvania
Is spreading.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-02-10

Patience is not necessarily a virtue
on hot day.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-02-10

Modder River, Feb. 5.-The Beers have
been busy destroying the railway between
here and Langeburg, a point 1000 yards
from the British advanced position.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-02-10
CsA Not He Confirmed

london, Feb Ga correspondent of the
Associated Press learns from an official
oulee that absolutely no confirmation mas
zen reserved by the war Office of the 10.
P0'' mai Butler has recTossed the Tueella
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-02-10
Democratic View.

There has evidently been decided mis-
understanding between the leaders of the
democratic and republican parties regard
ing the session of the Legislature to be held
at London Democrats say they were Civ
en to understand that the session at Lon
don would be abandoned and the legisla-
ture would meet here tomorrow in the cap
ltd building. Governor Taylor announces.
positively that the London session viii not
be abandoned, but declines to say whether
or not the democrats OF the Legislature will
be allowed to meet in the capitol.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-02-10
IntSsvemtion Possible.

New York, Feb. 8.--A special to tho
Times from Washington says:
1t Is learned that under the terms OF
The Hague treaty which has Just been
ratified by the senate an effort will be
made before long to exert such offices as
may properly be extended to the belhger-
ents to bring about termination OF the
war in South Africa.
Before this treaty was adopted it was
maintained that the United States could
not, without exposing this government to
the suspicion of unfliendly motives, ven
ture to suggest the use of its good Of
tices to both parties to the war Even
now there may be some hesitation about
declaring by advances, made even with
the best intentions, that the 1lansvaal is
OF is not vassal state, but it is begin
ming to be appreciated here that the sym
pathy for the Beers is widespread and in
creasng and that it may not be wise to
defer too long the offer of friendly inter
Eentlon to save life on both sides.
1t has been discovered here that while
there is no loss OF appreciation of the
attitude of Great Britain toward the Unit
Ell States during the war with Spain and
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 a nominal republic.
On the republican side the feeling is
not 80 strong as it is on the democratic
side, where almost every man is Boer
sympathizer. The situation undoubtedly
arises from desire on the part of the re,
publieans to avoid pressing Il course that
will conflict with Mr.. Mckinley's policy
The democrats may take advantage OF this
knowledge to press the Boer side in order
to embarrass the administra ton,
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-02-10

Spearman's Camp, Feb. 5.-The Beers
fire occasionally at the troops on the right
flank. 1t is reported that they have dug
up the roads leading 30 Ladysmith in
order to make the progress difficult and
made several trenches along the route and
are busy strengthening those in front Of
their position.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-02-10

Sterkspruit, Feb. 5. - Commandant
Oliver OF the Orange Free State, in
speech TO the Beers at Ladygrey, said
that his men were almost surrounded at
Stormberg and unless recruits were forth
coming he would be compelled to abandon
the position. 1t is admitted that in the
recent tight at Ladysmith the Beers lost
hoo killed and coo wounded
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-02-10
Forty Live Hiehlnnders.

London, Feb. 5.-Held Marshal Lord
tD0oerts has notified the war office that
~ hlghlanders, who were previously re-
ported killed at Magersfontein, are pris-
oners at Pretoria.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-02-10
Rushing to the Front.

Cape Town, Feb. Lord Roberts and
General Kitchener have started Tor the
front.
London, Feb. THE Associated Press
learns that the war office today received
a telegram saying briefly that Butler had
again recrossed the TugelA river, Febru-
AIRY ), and is advancing upon Ladysmith.
A dispatch from Sterkstroom, dated
this morning, announces the Beers are at
lacking General Gatacre from two direc-
tons. Firing was then proceeding by out
posts.
a delayed Sterkstroom dispatch, dated
February 5, says that bodies of troops
left the camp February 3, and that i'm
portant developments We're expected. 1t
is quite probable this explains Roberts
departure, and that the commandment
chief wishes either to be present or TO SUI
peryise the long intended movement by
Gatacre to join forces with kelly-kenncy
and thence to strongly reinforce French,
completing the latter's work at Colesburg
and establishing without fear OF serious
opposition an advance position for The
main movement,
This, of course, is greatly superstition,
aud it can be confidently said that the
departure of Roberts and Kitchener fer
the front does not indicate the main ad-
vance has begun. The commanders admit
that they will probably be back in Cape
Town within a short time. 1t is pointed
out that their going to the front must
not be interpreted into an idea that a
great movement upon Pretoria by way Of
Bloemfontein has seriously commenced
1t will be month or perhaps much long
er before this can be brought about. In
the meanwhile preliminary steps are like
ly to enliven the campaign with harp
fighting and rsaBs from Sterkstroom, The
bus and IColgs ~ IS eagerly awaited.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-02-10
Is Butter Fighting AgaInr

London, Feb 5.-The war officer is 81.
lent regarding Butler, but there is every
reason to believe that he is continuing
MS movement upon Ladysmith.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-02-10
THE SITUATION ATFRANKFORI
GOVERNOR TAYLOR Is FIRM
A Statement Is Given to the p
Legislature Held In LOndon-rn
critics Of the People TO BE p.
tected-DemOcrats at Sea-

Frankfort, Ky, Feb. 6.-The followir,
statement in regard to the position takon
by the republicans in the controversy Quo.
tue governorship OF Kentucky has been
made by one in authority in the republicar
party. The statement was made to cor
respondent of the Associated Press WITT
the full knowledge and personal approval
OF Governor Taylor, who heard every word
and the interview may be regarded there.
fore as official:
The Legislature was convened at Lon.
don under plain constitutional provisions
1t cannot legally act anywhere else and
all attempted acts done by any rump leo.
islatue anywhere else are void. The mai.
ter must be amieably settled or there ia
no surrender. The republican majority il.
beyond question. The constitution nro.
vides that the one receiving the greatest
number of votes shall be governor and bv
that declaration we propose to stand.
Republicans are denied trial denied
hearing. They were deprived of their
rights at the ballot boxes; also at every
election tribunal in the state. Notwith
standing all that, they won and every hon
est man in Kentucky knows this to be-
true.
The liberties of the people must be
upheld under the law if possible, but the
liberties of the people must be upheld. Nc
partisan court has the right TO tie the
hands OF the chief executive of the state
and any attempt to do so will be disre-
garded. The lives and liberties of the peo.
pie are, In part, entrusted to the chiet ex.
ecutiye, iRasmuch as it is his sworn duty
to protect this liberty against fraudulent
Judgments written to overthrow the viii OF
the people, as we'll as it is to protect them
from the invasion eff foreign foes"