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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-02
INTERvIEw wITH EARL LI.

PEKIN. Dec. n.-A meeting Of the
foreign ministers viii be held as soon
as Sir Ernest Mason Satow. the Brit
lsh minister. who II suffering from
chills and fever. shall have recovered
sufficiently 20 be present. and when
date and place for meeting the Chinese
commissioners have been agreed upon.
A representative OF the Associated
Press today had a personal interview
with Ii Hung Chang. who shows plain
ly physical evidence Of his recent H.
ness. but whose mind has not been az
fected BY his sickness and is as Wig
orous az ever. In the course OF his con-
verAtior with the correspondent. Earl
Ii said he should prefer to meet the
ministers and commissioners at his
house, II such an arrangement were
possible. on account OF the condition Of
his health. but would not, In the cir
cumstances. make suggestions. He says
also that the emperor is desirous OF
complying in all particulars with the
demands OF the powers.
On the other hand he thinks the pow
ers should order a cessation OF the fire.
dnent Irritating expeditions. which he
looks upon as unnecessary. and as do
ing deal OF harm. It will be quite pos
sible now. he said. to maintain COM
plete order in the province. with the
assistance OF a small number OF Chi
nese troops: and he hopes the powers
will agree to keep as at present the
troops now stationed at Pekin and Tien
Tsin along the railway.
The emperor. Ii Hung Chang assert
ed. Is willing to punish all those named
by the powers by banishment to the
farthest part Of his dominions. on the
northwest frontier. and their return, he
declared. viii be prohibited under pen
atty Of death. His majesty is anxious
also to have the number Of legation
guards limited and that other boundar-
les be specified; and he hopes the for
eign armies win be recalled as early
as possible in the spring.
China win endeavor. said Earl Ii.
by every means in her power, to prove
that she intends compliance with the
demand contained in the note. and to
show her desire to make the country
safe and habltable for foreigners. He
believes the powers will not insist upon
the total destruction of the forts.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-02
coMpANY IS FIRM.

DENVER. coio.. Jan. i.--President
James Cannon. Of the Northern Coal
Company, when asked concerning the
demands OF the miners represented 81
the Louisville meeting. said thar he
knew very lI,tie about the grievances
Of the miners IN northern Colorado.
II have been out Of the city" he
said, "and just Learned there was q
meeting Of miners at Louisville. The
miners, az understand II, want an in
crease Of wages
"will you grant ~" was asked,
mo" replied President Cannon.
THE miners seem TO think the cold
weather win bring us to terms right
away. but they are mistaken. ] know
OF no real grievances In the district
The Northern coal fields supply Den
yer almost entirely with soft coal. and
Il is understood that not more than
enough to last two weeks is in store.
80 that Denver would suffer greatly
from a strike il that section. and espec-
tally II the present cold spell is pro-
longed A large number OF miners are
employed In the Northern coal mines
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-02
INVADERS NUMBER
FIVE THOUSAND
----s---
Large Proportion Of Population
in Sympathy With Them.
LORD KITCHENER BAFFLED
Beers Captured Fourteen More Of The British
and Are EnEaEed 10 Driving OF
Stock Gloomy Outlook for
the British.
LORD KITCHENER BAFFLED

LONDON. Jan. 2.-The Cape Town
correspondent OF the Daily Mail, who
dwella upon the gravity Of the position
In Cape Colony. says:
"'rhc Boer invaders now number 5000.
The western invasion gives most con-
Germ. II has split into two divisions
which are marching like the prongs
OF fork. one by way OF Sutherland
toward Malmesbury and the other to-
wards Beaufont West.
The enemy are now ranging over
an Immense tract Of territory, necessi-
tating the employment OF an army
corps to deal with them. Lord Kitch-
ener has poured troops into the dis
turbed areas. but the fugitive tactics
Of the Beers have 70 a large extent
neutraliEed his precautions.
1T was felt that the only means OF
excluding the invaders from the rich
districts In the western part Of the
colony was TO call out the farmers. To-
days kilograms promise a splendid re-
sponse from the eastern portion but
the western Is doubtful. not thirty per
cent OF the population being regarded
as loyal. Hence the Bosr concentra-
ton in that direction"
THE aspect OF affairs Is scarcely less
gloomy" says the Cape Town cores
pondent OF the Times. than az the be-
ginning NJ 1900. The invading Beers
are numerically fewer. but they have
penetrated further south"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-02
IaNArIus DoNNELLY DEAD.

MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. a. Ignatius
Donnelly was taken suddenly III last
night and died at 1880 this morning.
IIgnatlus nonnelly was well-known
author and politician, born In Phila-
delphia. Nov. 3. 1881. In 1857 he went
20 Minnesota. became lieutenant-gover-
nor IN 1859 and served as congressman
from December. 1853, to March, 1869,
being elected as a Republican. Chief
among hls literary works are ATTAIN
It's. the Antidilnvian World" published
in 1885," "Ragharok." In 1888. and The
Great Cryptogram," published In 1883.
The last-nanied work was an attempt
TO prove that Francis Bacon was the
author OF the plays attributed to
shakespeare
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-02

anywhere against territorial expansion:
but 40 not az some do. look 10 ex-
pansion as the safest or most attrac-
live avenue Of national development,
BY the advantages Of abundant and
cheap coal and iron, of an enormous
surplus OF food products and Of in
vention and economy IN production, we
are leading by nose the original and
The greatest Of coIonizing nations. AUS
tralia and New Zealand send their con-
.ingents to South Africa. but Great
Britain cannot hold the trade Of her
colonies against American offerings Of
better. cheaper product. The Cen
trail and South American states. assured
Of our purpose not only TO respect but
to defend their autonomy and finding
the peace or social order which closer
and larger commercial intercourse with
the World win bring. offer to our com
merce a field the full development Of
which viii realize the eldorado.
The decapItation OF the ex-president
when the oath Of Office mas been ad-
minIstrated to his successor viii great
ly vivify a somewhat tiresome cere-
mony; and we may some time solve the
newspaper problem what 10 do with
our ex-prcsidents In that conclusive
way. Un,ii then. hope an ex-president
may be permitted TO live somewhere
midway between the house Of the gossip
and the crypt Of the mummy. He will
know. In an especial way. how to show
ihe highest honor 10 the presidential
Office and the most courteous difference
10 the president on great questions.
and especially on questions Of
constitutional law you must give an
ex-president his freedom OF the ax-and
il is too late to give me the ak.
ANY Democratic friends who may
share our hospitality on this occasion
win pardon me for saying to any Of
them who has cast bequillng looks to-
ward me that the Democratic party has
never been less attractive than now. No
plan Of reorganization suggests itself
to me except that suggested by a wag-
gish lieutenant Of my regiment 10 a
captain whose pIatoons were inverted
lie said: Captain. IL I were IN your
place. would break ranks and have
an orderly call the roll"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-02
eIaANrIc RAILRoAD scHEME.
Plan Being Arranged by Which Ten
Thousand ohicials Win Be Dis
placed.

ST. PAUL. Jan. 1.-The Pioneer
Press tomorrow win say:
1t is said that there is now being
prepared In st. Paul special train Of
seven cars in which officials Of nearly
all the prominent roads Of the coun-
Try will visit the principal shipping
points 10 study conditions with view
to doing away with the fast freight
lines and national freight agencies.
The plan is to have in charge one
man 10 represent all the different roads
The freight business will be done
through him and he viii see that each
of the roads secures its share Of the
business.
II this gigantic plan is carried out
at least ten thousand high-priced rail-
way officials. it is asserted, will be dis
placed. thus affording an enormous
savLlg. But the main object OF this
community Of interest is for the main
tenance OF tariff rates
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-02
SUGAR WAR NEAR AN END.
Arbuckle and Havemeyer Interests Are
Arranging Peace Terms.

TOLEDO. o.. Jan. 1.-The Times to-
morrow will say;
Very substantial reports are current
that the coffee and sugar war which
has waged so long and bitterly between
the Arbuckle and Havemeyer interests
is nearing an end and adjustments are
being arranged satisfactorily to all par
ties.
For four years the Woolson Spice
Company has not made an advance in
the price of roasted coffee. 1t is un-
derstood that tomorrow. with the un-
derstanding and assent of the Arbuck-
les. the Woolson people win order an
advance OF one-half cent per pound on
their roasted product. Word also comes
that B. H. Howell & Co., Of New York.
one Of the largest concerns OF its kind
in the country. win tomorrow advance
granulated sugar five points. bringing
it up to the point now quoted by the
American Sugar Refining Company.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-02
Sew LlFE.sAvNa pIsrRIcr.
win Include Alaska. Washington and
Oregon with Headquarters
at Tacoma

SEATTLE. Jan. 1.-The news es a
creation OF a new lIfe-saving district
to include the sea waters Of
Alaska. Washington and oregon. is
contained In a letter received by Cap
tain Francis Tuttle. commander Of the
revenue cutter Bear. Captain W. H.
Roberts OF San Francisco has been ap-
pointed superintendent OF the district,
with headquarters at Tacoma.
The formation OF the new district win
greatly enhance the scope OF the service.
and viii result In the establishment Of
a station at Cape Flattery. There is
at present no station north Of Grays
Harbor.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-02
Pat and J. J. Grove in The Hands
Of the Police.
ONE SAYS HE IS INNOCENT
Pat Was Ovenakss While DrIvInE . Tess
and Blackboard BY Three Detectives
on horseback Alter : wild
Chase.

SIOUX CITY. Ia, Jan. LA special
to the Journal from capron, Neb.. says:
Pat Grove. charged with completely
IN the abduction Ct Eddie cudahy Of
Omaha, has been captured.
Three detectives following Groves
trail came upon him today on Pine
Ridge reservation near Oelrichs. South
Dakota. and captured him after a Wild
chase. Grove was driving team and
blackboard. He whipped up his horses
and tried to outrun the horsemen. who
soon brought him 10 a halt with their
six-shooters
John Delfeder, cattlsman. has Just
reached town with the news, and says
the posse stopped at his ranch about
thirty miles out for lunch and to feed
their horses.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-02
MIGHT DEHEAD Ex-PREsIDENTs,
President Harrison Wants Freedom
to Differ With the President
or Else the Axe.

INDIANAPOLIS. Jan. 1.-Ex-Presi-
dent Harrison. speaking to the toast.
Hail Columbia" at the banquet on
the dedication of the new Columbia
Club. said:
II estimate the governing faculty to
be Gods great gift to the Anglo-Saxon.
and In the constitution Of the United
States, with its division of powers. lin
itations uron the governing depart
ments. and its sublime reservations In
the interests of individual liberty, I
see the highest achievement of that
most rare faculty.
II have no argument to make here or
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-02

OMAHA. Jan. 1.-The first arrest In
the Cudahy kidnapping case has been
made. J.. J. Grove. brother Of Pat
Grove. whom the police believe to be
the principal in the abduction. was
taken into custody in Ioe1 this after
noon by Omaha detectives and brought
to this city.
The warrant charges Grove with the
abduction Of young Edward cudany.
December IS. Grove consented to ac-
company the officers across the river
Without the formality Of requisitIon pa
Ipers
Grove was put in the sweaibox by
the police tonight but denied any
knowledge OF his brothers whereabouts
and that he had anything to do with
the kidnapping. The police here know
nothing Of the arrest Of Pat Grove at
oeIrichs. 5. Da-, and 'iiscredit the re-
port.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-02
NEGRO NOT WANTED.
Colored Ex-Congressman Declares That
Neither the North Nor the Re-
publican Party Will GNe
Him Justice.

CHARLESTON. S. c.. Jan. la fea-
ture Of tie Emancipation day ceIebra-
tion at Beaufort. this state. today was
the address Of ex-CongTessman Miller
Gcolored). president Of the South Caro-
lima state colored Congress.
He preached good win between white
and black. He said that neither the
North nor the Republican party want
ed the negro. That nothing in favor OF
the negro could be found in President
McKnley's message and that perhaps
the only leading Republicans now
stsndine up for the race were Chandler.
Mason. Allison. Reed and Harrison.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-02
Upton EXPECTS TO wIN.
Interchange OF Compliments OF the Sea
son Between New York and
London.

NEW YORK. Jan. 1.-The compli-
ments OF the new century were extend
ed to Sir Thomas Upton by the New
York Press Club today. A cablegram
sent by the club to Sir Thomas. read:
we toast you today and wish you
every success that will not bring us
sorrow"
The reply from London was as fol-
lows:
Thanks for your very kind greet
ing. Your sorrow win be smoothed by
many trips to the old country. it IRE
fcrring to the Americas cup) is bound
to go this time; the best Of friends
must part"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-02
czAR. PRAISES HIS SOLDIERS,

ST. PETERSBURG. Jan. lat Ii
vadia the ezar yesterday reviewed the
Russian troops that have returned
from China. His majesty passed in
front Of the detachments and then or
dered 3 march past. AS each company
passed the car thanked them for their
services Dinner was served to the
soldiers in their barracks. where the
czar passed about from one table to
another. addressing remarks to indi-
vidual soldiers. Subsequently, holding
aloft a glass Of brandy. his, majesty
addressed the troops as follows:
Brothers. l rejoice to see you as
sembled here, gallant heroes that you
are. returning from so far away coun-
try, such an arduous campaign.
drink to your health"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-02
MISS HANNA COMES OUT.
All the Leading Society People Of
Cleveland Honor the Senator's
Daughter.

CLEVELAND. o.. Jan. 1.-The COM
!ng-out party of Miss Ruth Hanna. the
youngest daughter Of Senator Hanna.
tonight, was pronounced a success A
reception and dance we're held In the
chamber OF commerce. The guests la
cluded ali the leading society people Of
Cleveland
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-02
BIG FREIGHT WRECK.
Two Heavy Trains Collided and Eleven
Men Were Killed.

vICKsBURG, Miss, Jan. LA tele-
phone message to the Herald from Fay
cite says that two heavy freight
trains on the Yazoo and Mississippi
Valley. both double headers. collided
near Hays Station. 20 miles south Of
here. tonight and eleven men were
killed.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-02
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE,
Convicted Murderer at Idaho Peniten.
tiary Cut His Throat.

BOISE, Ida, Jan. Edward Rice.
a murderer under sentence OF death.
attempted to commit suicide in his
cell In the penitentiary today, He cut
a cash ten inches long across his
throat The man is in a critical con-
ditlon. Rice was convicted OF the mur-
der OF Matt Mailey in Wallace, octo-
Der last. His case is now on appeal
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-02
COLORADO LEGISLATURE.
win Elect T. NJ. Patterson to the Sem
ate to Succeed wolcott.

DENVER. Jan. LAT tonight's eau
Gus Of the fusion members OF the leg
.slature which meets tomorrow, Col.
B. F. Montgomery. Of Cripple Creek,
was agreed upon for speaker.
Colonel Montgomery is the ieader in
the house Of the forces favoring T. NJ.
Patterson for United States senator to
succeed Senator wolcott.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-02
PEKIN FRIGHTENED
BY CELEBRATION
Noisy Reception Of New Century
Caused GrOundIess Alarm.
PUBLIC DEcAPITATION
Murderer Of Bson Won KsiisIsf ESeeuise
Emperor WIN BsnIst Al Named BY
Powers and KIN Then n
they Return.

PEK1N. Jan. 1.-The advent Of the
new year and new century was ceIe-
brated IT, Pekln on an elaborate scale.
The discharge Of numerous guns at
midnight created scare and many
troops were sent 70 discover whether
the city had been attacked or whether
Il Was a Boxer rising.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-02

meeting Of representatives from every
coal camp n northern Colorado here
today Il was decided 70 demand an In
crease Of ten cents per ton for leaders.
The mines were idle today, and the men
say they viii stay out until the advance
n granted,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-02
MORE nRITIsH cAPTuREp.

coLEsBURG. Cape Colony, Dec. a.
Two hundred and fifty Beers captured
fourteen men OF Nesblts horse. fifty
miles southeast Of colesburg The enc
my. since increased TO 500. has ap-
aeared near welter Vreden and is
driving on stock.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-02
DERELIcT IDENTIFIED.
Schooner Seen Floating Bottom Up on
Columbia Was Joseph and Henry.

SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. 1.-The over
turned hull Of small craft that was
sighted by the schooner Sacramento in
the ocean of the mouth Of the Column
bia river has been identified by shipping
men as the wreck Of the Joseph and
Henry. which left here December Is
for CoquilIe river. She carried five
men. her commander being Captain
Charles Rasmussen. and her cook.
Frederickson. The names Of the other
three men OF the crew are not known.
The schooner was owned by Joseph
Harter and Henry steffens She had
about 20 tons Of freight in her hold.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-02
THREE VESSELS FouNDERED,
Many Lives Known to Have. Been Los
In Bristol Channel.

LONDON, Jan. 1.-The captain Of
the bark Idun, which has arrived at
Cardiff. reports that during the gale
Friday he saw three vessels founder
In Bristol channel and he believed that
as many as twenty-five lives We're
lost
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-02
REDUCTION IN WAGES.
VIII Affect -Four Thousand Men in
Blast Furnaces.

YOUNGSTOWN. O.. Jan. 1-Notices
Of reduction in wages that win affect
about 1000 men were posted today at
all blast furnaces in the Mahoning and
Shenango valleys.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-02
ASSASSIN BEHEADED.

PEKIN. Dec. si.-The man who killed
Baron won KetteIer. the German min
Ister to China, in June last. was be-
headed today in the presence Of large
number OF spectators.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-02
MuLTNoMAH WON,
Defeated Seattle Football Team at
Seattle Yesterday.

SEATTLE. Jan. LA picked team
from the Multnomah Athletic Club. OF
Portland, defeated an all-Seattle team
here today. Score. II to 0, The game
was played in four inches Of snow.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-02
SNOW ON PUGET SOUND
FAN Commenced Yesterday Morning
ana Continued An Day

SEATTLE, Jan. 1.-The Sound coup-
t1y Is hidden under Z p'sus1t q ssie'TT.
The fan commenced this morning a 8
O'Clock and lasted throughout The day.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-02
ARGENTINE WHEAT.
There win Be 100000 Tons Available
for Export.

BUENOs AYREs, Jan. 1.-THE minis
ter Of agriculture in his annual report
has estimated that there win be l,7oo,-
900 tons Of wheat available for export
this season.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-02
FIFTEEN INCHES OF SNOW.
Heavy Local Snow Storm in British
Columbia.

VANCOUVER, d. c.. Jan. 1,-Flf-
teen inches Of snow cover the streets
as the result OF the storm which has
been in progress during the past twen-
ty-four hours and stlll continues. 1t is
local. no snowfall being reported from
points in the interior.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-02
INCREASE OF PAY DEMANDED,

Strike in All the Coal Fields Of North
ern Colorado.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-02

LOUISVILLE, Colo, Jan. LAT a