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Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-12-27
AN AMERICAN TERRITORY.
Long Approves an Opinion Regarding the
Philippines.

Washington, Dec. 26.-The secre-
tary of the navy has approved an
opinion by the judge advocate general
that the Philippines are United
States territory, so far as the statute
of limitation applies to naval offens-
es. In the case in question a sailor
deserted from the navy over two years
ago and enlisted in the army. His
regiment was serving in the Philip
pines and he remained with it. The
naval authorities, learning of his
whereabouts, instituted proceedings
for his trial by courtmartial on the
charge of desertion. The case came
before the judge advocate general,
who decided that the statute of linn
itations barred prosecution, it having
occurred more than two years ago,
and the alleged deserter not having
left the territory of the United States
Secretary Long approved the opinion
and directed discrimination of the
proceedings against che sailor.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-12-27
RAN INTO A CABOOSE.
Two Men Cremated In a Train Wreck in Wis.
consin-Met on Curve.

Green Bay, Wis, Dec. 25.-Two
men were cremated and another SER
iously burned in a rear end collision
of two south bound special freight
trains on the Northwestern Railroad
yesterday at Little Suamico.
The first train had reached Little
suamico and had stopped on the
main track to take water. A moment
later the special train behind rounded
curve near the depot and crashed
into the first train. The two men
who were killed were trainmen off a
passenger train who were travelling
on the freight to Green Bay to spend
the holidays with their families.
They were sleeping in the caboose
when the crash came and were in
stantly killed. One of the brakemen
was in the caboose at the time, but
he finally escaped from the burning
wreck. Eight cars were telescoped
and soon burned. The bodies OF the
two men we're burned beyond recog-
milton.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-12-27
Banks in the Orient.

New York, Dec. 24.-Three distinct
movements are at the moment under
way, having in view the establish
ment of American banking facilities
In the Orient, says the Journal of
Commerce. These include first, the
establishment of branches at Shang-
hal and Manila, by the Guaranty
Trust Company; second, the estab-
lishment of bank particularly organ
lied for Oriental business by syndi-
cate of which Edward II. Cragin is
the head, and third, the establishment
by New York national bank of a
branch at Manila, as soon as suitable
legislation can be secured.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-12-27
SCHEME OF CHINESE.
How They Propose to Evade the Exclusion
Law-Stock Companies Organizing.


Port Townsend, WASH, Dec. 25.-
The Chinese seem determined to
evade the exclusion law, according
to information received here by mem
bers of the local Chinese colony.
The information is to the effect that
large number of stock companies
are being organized in the southern
provinces with capital stocks of ST.
100000 and upwards, and stock to
the amount of $500 will be issued to
Chinese coming to America so they
can show upon being examined by
the customs officials at a port of
entry that they belong to the exempt
class, or merchants.
This action is said to be the result
of the agitation for a more stringent
exclusion law at the expiration of the
present law next May. The Chinese
immigration brokers in the southern
provinces believe that the new law
will exclude all except merchants or
members of mercantile firms who have
heretofore been admitted upon show
ing that they are interested in firms
to the amount of $500, and that large
numbers will soon start from the
Orient armed with stock in the new
companies.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-12-27
HOT FIGHT WITH BOERS.
Kitchener Sends Reports of Three Engage.
ments in the Colonies.

London, Dec. 26.-Lord Kitchener,
in dispatch from johannesburg
sends reports of sharp fighting in the
Orange River and Transvaal colonies
The engagements occurred at points
widely apart. The casualties in the
Orange River, so far as known, aggre-
gate about $50, equally divided; but
heavy British losses, the total of
which have not yet been reported,
occurred in the Transvaal. In this
last mentioned fighting 200 mounted
infantry in the neighborhood of Be-
ginderyn were divided into parties
and were searching farms when they
were attacked by 300 Beers and 40
armed natives, under commander
Britt. The Beers charged determin-
edly in overwhelming numbers.
Lord Kitchener also reports that
during General Dewet's attack on
the British force commanded by Gen
erals Dartnell and Campbell, at
Langberg, December Is, the Beers
charged bravely and fought desper-
ately for several hours. Dewet was
driven off with the loss of 20 men.
The British had IL casualties.
On December 20, NJ Botha, with
800 Beers, surprised Colonel Damant' s
advance guard at TafelKop, Orange
River colony. The Beers rushed a
kopje commanding the main body
and the guns, but Damant rallied his
men and drove the Beers from the
| hn pr14 c1,
heavy. Damant was dangerously
wounded, two officers and 20 men
were killed and three officers and II
men were wounded. The Beers left
six dead on the field and dispersed.
The British pursued the enemy and
captured a number of prisoners. in
cluding Commandant Keyter. Latel
the Beers, under a flag of truce
asked permission to remove theil
dead. They admitted having buriet
27 men.
In the Eastern part OF the Trans
vaal colony, Colonel Mckenzie at
tackled Commandant Smiths force o
Beers at Lake Banagher, Decembe
20, killing six and capturing 16 O
) them. Commandant Smith escaped
, A force of Beers during the nigh
of December 19 attacked the British
post at Eeland Sprut, but were drive
off, leaving eight men killed, includ
ing Commandant Kriz. Field Core
net Mahon, who was wounded, an
, three other wounded men, were lei
4 on the field. Other wounded Boel
were carried off in blankets. Th
British casualties were seven me
: killed and six officers and Is me
wounded.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-12-27
MACLAY WON'TQUIT
HE DEMANDS A TRIAL BY USUAL
NAVAL PROCEEDINGS.
His Letter Forwarded to President Roosevelt
Historian Believes His Position Under
the Civil Service Furnishes Complete
Protection as Long as He Violates No
Rule Of the Service.

New York, Dec. 26.-Edgar STAN
ton Maclay, whose connection with
the Schley case led President Roose-
welt to request his resignation as
special laborer in the navy, made
formal demand today for trial by
usual naval proceedings. He averred
that his case came under the civil
service law, and that he could not be
dismissed without formal charges,
trial and conviction. The request for
his resignation was sent to him by
Rear Admiral Barker, commander of
the navy yard at Brooklyn, and he
replied at once, by letter, formally
setting forth his position. Discuss
ing the case, Maclay said:
''The president cannot have me
dismissed under the law as 1 see it.
l do not see how he can force me out.
l am protected by the civil service
laws enacteu by congress, whose en-
actments the president is bound to ex-
ecute. do not know positively, but
l believe my position under the civil
oO1 WIG 1u1hloHOS ulO COulpI0G0 pro-
lection so long as violate no rules
of the service, and that I have not
done, and have so stated in my
letter to the commandant in answer
to the request for my resignation.
No, did not say that the president
was as bad as the czar of Russia. I
have done nothing more than write
to the commandant and ask that
charges be preferred against me, and
will do nothing more just now. I am
not suspended and am working here
today as 1 have been doing for Is
months. have tried to do my duty
here, and have broken no rules, and
shall simply stand by my rights,
more for the principle of the matter
than anything else, for my position
here pays me very little, and is chiefly
valuable because of the experience
and information it affords me as
material for my books"
Rear Admiral Barker forwarded
Maclay's letter to Washington.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-12-27
PERMITS FOR IMMIGRANTS.
Notice of England to Those Wishing to &c
to South Africa.

Washington, Dec. 26.-The state
department has receievd from Mr..
White, secretary of the embassy at
London, a copy of notice received by
him from the British foreign Office in
regard to permits from persons desir-
ing to proceed to South Africa. Lord
Lansdowne, in forwarding the notice,
calls attention to the fourth para
graph, which states that subjects OF
foreign powers who may wish to pro-
ceed to South Africa from ports in
the United Kingdom can obtain a
permit on production of satisfactory
evidence from their respective en-
bassies or legations in London"
Each applicant for permit must
produce certificate to show that he
is in possession of at least e100 ($486)
or is in position to maintain himself
upon arrival in South Africa; that
the object of his journey is bona fide,
and that he has not been deported OF
sent out of his country as INDECENT.
The concluding paragraph says:
SIT should clearly be understood
that these permits are available only
to enable passengers to land in South
Africa, and are no guaranty that they
will be allowed to proceed inland
Those who wish to do so must apply
for permits at the port of disembark
alton. The latter are warned that
there are still thousands of persons
waiting at the coast ports for an op
portunity to return to their homes
who will probably have precedence
over later arrivals. "
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-12-27
American Advisor for Chinese Court.

Victoria, B. c., Dec. 26.-The
steamer Braemar, which arrived to-
night from the Orient, brings news
that the Chinese court has decided to
engage an American advisor. The
name of the official is not given by
Oriental papers, but the Chinese
press says that the salary is to be
SIS, 900 per year. The Japan Mail,
commenting on this, says it is a
wise step for China to take, for al
though her statesmen need no conn
sci in their domestic policy, they are
unlearned in regard to dealings with
foreign countries.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-12-27
NEWS OF THE STATE
TENS OF INTEREST FROM ALL
PARTS OF OREGON.
Commercial and Financial Happenings of I'm.
portance-A Brief Review of the Growth
and Improvements of the Many Industries
Throughout Our Thriving Commonwealth
Latest Market Report

The drill of the oil we'll being bored
near Springfield, Las encountered gold
in small quantities.
A farmer near The Dalles was
robbed of 81, 400 recently. The money
was concealed in the barn.
Senator Mitchell has secured an al
lowance of $400 per annum for addi-
tional clerk hire at the Whitney post
office.
The new smelter at the Standard
mine, Baker county, has been run
ming some time and has proved great
success.
A rich quartz ledge has been un-
covered on Tip Top mountain, of the
China creek district, few miles east
of Grants Pass.
Coyote hunting is very profitable
employment in the eastern part OF
the state, the law allowing So for
each scalp taken.
The new % stamp mill of the
Hoosier Boy Mining Company,
Prairie Diggings district, has been
installed and is running constantly.
The new strike at the Lucky Boy
mine, in the Blue river district, is
even richer than estimated at first.
The ore assays from $500 to 5000 tc
the ton.
A new hydraulic mine has just been
started up on Louise creek, Southern
Oregon. The grounds are very rich
and the new mine promises to become
an important placer gold producer.
Chief Justice R. S. Bean, OF the
Oregon supreme court, has been
chosen to represent this state at 6
gathering of lawyers at the Louisiana
Purchase Exposition at St. Louis il
1908.
Boring for oil has been commenced
near Springfield.
Secretary of State Dunbar has re
turned from trip East.
Oregon City treasurer has issued 8
call tor warrants up to January L, l9UU
Salem city council, in order to stol
the numerous hold-ups, has increased
the police force.
The O. R. & N. steamer Ruth sunl
in the Willamette river near Cor
wallis. The accident was caused by
striking snag.
The industrial building at the stat,
reform school at Salem burned. TIL,
cause of the fire is. unknown. Loss
$25, 900, with $8, 900 insurance.
Port OF Portland commissioners hav'
practically decided that it will b.
economy to build a wooden dry docl
at cost of 1925, 900, and renew i
every Is years, than to spend $40,
600 for steel structure.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-12-27
Outraees in Manchuria.

St. Petersburg, Dec. 26.-All ac-
counts agree in representing the state
of Manchuria as being very unsettled.
The presence of the Russian troops
has led to most serious abuse. Priv
ate letters describe shocking outrages
perpetrated by bands of Cossacks on
the defenseless inhabitants. A typ
icaf case is that of six MongoIs, Rus
sian subjects, who were sent in pur-
suit of horsethieyes. They were at
tackled by Cossacks and because they
were unable to produce passports,
five were tortured and then beheaded.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-12-27
LITTLE FEAR OF TARIFF WAR.
Consul.Gsneral Harris Says Germany Is Not
Likely Ever to Begin It.

Washington, Dec. 26.-It is not
probable that Germany ever will
begin tariff war with the United
States, says Consul General Harris,
at Eibenstock, in report to the
state department. The subject which
interests the German press most, in
connection with the new tariff bill,
Mr.. Harris says, is the probable effect
it will have in renewal of commercial
treaties in 1908. He says that the
sentiment is almost unanimously in
favor of first reaching an agreement
with the United States, and using
this as basis for concluding treaties
with other nations. Our foodstuffs
and manufactured goods, Mr.. Harris
says, have gained such a foothold in
Germany that it will be difficult
matter to dislodge them.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-12-27
Negotiations Are Dragging.

Washington, Dec. 26.-The negoti-
ations between the governments of the
United States and Denmark, looking
to the cession of the Danish West
Indies, are dragging. No substantial
progress has been made since last
week. The latest suggestion from
the Danish side is that the people OF
the islands shall determine by pledi-
scite whether they shall be ceded
to the United States. The outcome
cf such test cannot be foretold.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-12-27
Trainmen Must Talk Spanish.

Mexico City, Dec. 24.-The govern
ment has issued the long centemplat-
ed order that all railway employees in
contact with the public shall be able
to speak Spanish in such manner as
to be able to deal directly with the
passengers and the public in general.
The order will probably affect Pull
man Company employees. 1t is assert
ed that many accidents of late have
been due to the inability of trainmen
to speak Spanish, causing mistak-
ing of orders.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-12-27
Investing in Gushers.

Beaumont, Tex, Dec. 25.- The
representative of an English syndi-
cate, who refuses to give out the
names of his principals, has secured
options on 10 completed gushers in
this field and the trade is to be closed
January 1. 1t is believed that he
represents the Roche-S Stuart people
in London, who are also negotiating
with the Hogg-Swayne syndicate for
portion OF its holdings. The price
fixed on the gushers is not published,
but gusher was sold last week for
$25, 600.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-12-27
TREASON IN MINDANAO.
Davis Asks for Military Control of Prov.
ince-Seyerai Recent ENGAGEMENTS.

Manila, Dec. 25.-General George
W. Davis, eommandingE at Zambo-
anga, island of Mindanao, has re-
quested that the province of Misamis,
Mindanao, again be placed under
military control. General Davis has
proof that the recently elected presi-
dent and vice councillors and the lead
ing men of Cagayan de Misamis, are
guilty of treason in furnishing am
munition to the insurgents within
the past month. The fiscal of the
province of Misamis is also impli-
Gated. The evidence shows that all
of these men are members of the
secret Katipunan society. General
James F. Wade, commanding the
American forces on Cebu island, con-
ours in and endorses the request of
General Davis, and reviewing the
situation in Mindanao, says he is sat
isfed that the ends of justice, peace
and good government will soon be
obtained by the restoration of mill
tary control to the province OF Mi
samis and the overcoming of all re
sistance to that authority. 1t is ex-
pected that the United States Philip
pine commission will refuse this re-
quest, as they did a similar applica-
tion made by General Chaffee con-
corning the province of Tayabas,
Luzon, where the rebels have been
particularly active recently.
Every effort to decrease the expens-
es of the American army in the
Philippines is having little effect,
owing to the increase of army sta
tions, due partly to the activity of
the insurgents on the island of Samar,
in Batangas and Tayabas provinces,
and in other places, and also to the
establishment of municipal govern
ment in many towns, which has
necessitated sending troops there to
preserve order.
Captain ]. S. Park, Jr., with &c
men of the Twenty-frst infantry, en-.
countered 60 insurgents last week al
Alaminos, in Laguna province. Foul
of the enemy were killed and severa,
4 of the guns were captured and theil
barracks destroyed.
II QoGdCLul01t VI SCOuGS VI Gu6 OCC
ond infantry also had small engage
ment with the insurgents, in which
they killed nine and captured four
Lieutenant John D. Hartman, o
the First cavalry, during an expedi
tion, encountered the enemy six sep
arate times without losing one of hi
men. He destroyed several barracks
General Bell, who is in command
of the American forces in Batanga
province, Luzon, has praised Lieu
tenant James D. Tilford, who, Will
, scouting with troop D, of the frs
cavalry, routed an insurgent force il
!; that province. Lieutenant Tilfor
located rebel stronghold on top of
hill near the town of Batangas. II
! surrounded the enemy under cover {
night and attacked them at daylight
b Their surprise was complete. Nine
teen insurgents were killed while al
3 tempting to escape. Lieutenant Ii
:. ford captured 16 rifles and 500 round
> of ammunition.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-12-27
EarI Lrs American Secretary.

Pekin, Dec. 24.-William H. Peth-
ick, an American who had been pri-
vate secretary and diplomatic adviser
to Ii Hung Chang for 80 years, died
here today. Mr.. Pethick inspired
most of Lii Hung Chang's progressive
schemes and was author OF his famous
anti-opium manifesto. He leaves an
unfinished book on Ii Hung Chang
and his times. The book contains
valuable revelations concerning re-
cent Chinese diplomacy.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-12-27
Wanted for Philippines.

Berkeley, Cal, Dec. 26.-The Uni
versity of California has been asked to
recommend to the Philippine COM
mission several men qualified by exper-
ience and scientific training to take
charge of agricultural experiment
stations in the Philippines. The
commission believes that there is no
other place in the world where agri-
cultural skill would produce such a
transformation az in the Philippines.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-12-27
A Farmhouse Fire,

Dubois, Pa, Dec. 25.-Near Sum-
merville yesterday, the home of John
Ashbaugh. farmer, was destroyed
by fire and four persons burned to
death. One other was burned in
such manner that recovery is
doubtful and four others are seriously
burned and injured.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-12-27
Sweat Shop Burned.

New York, Dec. 25.-Two men lost
their lives at fire that destroyed a
four story sweat shop building in
Clinton street last night. Four peo-
pie were injured, none of them fa-
tally. About 40 men and women
were at work in tho building. The
fire started in the basement and
gained such headway that escape
was cut off. The people jumped
from the windows to save themselves.
The property loss will be small.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-12-27

States require submarine electric
communication from Puget sound to
Alaska, Manila and the centers OF
Asiatic commerce.
This has led to the careful drafting
of bill about to be introduced in
congress by Senator Foster, providing
for the laying and maintaining by
the United States of an ocean cable,
or rather series of connecting cables,
to Alaska and the Orient by the
northern route. 1t is earnestly hoped
that despite the pressure of manifold
business, this measure may be adopt
ed and speedily carried into execu-
tIon.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-12-27
win Command Philippine Marines.

Washington, Dec. 25. - Colonel
James Forney, of the marine corps,
who is now IN command of the
marines at the League island navy
yard, has been-ordered to Cavite, to
assume command of the Philippine
brigade of marines. The transport
Crook sailed from Gibraltar yesterday
for Manila, and the transport War
rem arrived at Nagasaki with troops
from the Philippines for San Fran
cisco.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-12-27
Portland Markets.

Wheat-Walla Walla, $4,000 ;blue-
stem, Gle; valley, 59h@60c.
Barley-Feed, $17@17.50; brewing,
SIT. 7.50@$1S per ton.
Oats No. l white, $1@$1. 10 !;
gray, 95c@$1.
Flour-Best grades, $2.7O@$3. 80
per barrel; graham, $3.50.
Millstuffs-Bran, SIT per ton; mid
dl9ngs, $40; shorts, $1S; chops, SIT.
Hay-Timothy, $11@12; clover,
$7@7s50; Oregon wild hay, $5@6 per
ton.
Mutton-Lambs, 3A@315c, gross
dressed, SIC per pound; sheep, weth-
ers, 3I@31ac, gross; dressed, 6@61s
per pound; ewes, 31@3Hc, gross
dressed, 6@61ac per pound.
Hogs-Gross, SIC; dressed, 6@6ke
per pound.
Veal-S@9c per pound.
Beef-Gross, COWS, 81; steers
5000; dressed, 3@7c per pound.
Butter = Creamery. 25 q 271sc
dairy, 1S@2Oc; store, 121a@15c.l
Eggs-2O@22H for cold storage
22@25 for Eastern; 2S@30 for fresl
Oregon.
Poultry-Chickens, mixed, $2 500
8; hens, So. 3.50@4; $1,000 per pound
springs 9@10c per pound, $500;
per dozen; ducks, $5@6 for young
geese, $6.50@7.50 per dozen; tur
keys, live, 11@12A; 13@14 dresses
i per pound.
Cheese-Full cream, twins, 13G
1890; Young America, 14@15c.
Potatoes = Best Burbanks, 85c(
ST.. 10 per Genital; ordinary, 7O@SOc.
Hops-8@10c per pound.
Wool Valley, 11@14c; Easter
Oregon, S@121ac; mohair, 21@211 u
per pound.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-12-27
Prize Money for SchIey.

Washington, Dec. 26.-The treas
ury department today drew warrant
in favor of Rear Admiral Schley for
So, 334, his share of the prize money
due him for the destrucution of the
Spanish feet at Santiago July 3, 1898.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-12-27
Stage Robbed.

Ukiah, CAL, Dec. 25.-The south
bound stage between Laytonville and
Willis was robbed this morning, half
a mile above the latter place. A reg
istered pouch and the express box
were taken. A suspect is in custody.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-12-27
TO ASIA VIA ALASKA.
Seattle Chamber Of Commerce Takes Up the
Pacific Cable Matter.

Seattle, Dec. 24.-The matter of
telegraphic communication with
Alaska and the Orient has been re-
Gently presented by Attorney Joseph
Shipper to the Seattle Chamber of
Commerce, which unanimously re-
solved "that the governmental and
commercial interests of the United