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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-09
Terrible Disaster Of French Mail
Steamer.
CROWDS WATCHING WRECK
Desperate Efforts Made to Save Her Fifty
Passengers and Grew Of Forty By
Life Boats ant Steam Tags bat
Thns Far to No Avail

MARsEILLEs. Jan. s.-A terrible
disaster threatens the mail steamer
Russle from Oran, which stranded yes
terday upon the coast near the VII
lage Of Faraman. during violent
storm, with fifty passengers and a crew
Of forty on board She has heeled 10
starboard and the waves are sweeping
over her.
Desperats attempts to rescue her
company by life boats and steam tugs
were made yesterday and have teen
repeated today, bur thus far the rough
seas have prevented every effort 10 ap-
proach her.
The wind Is stlll blowing a hurricane
with no signs OF abatement Great
crowds have assembled along the
shores excltedly watching the endeav0rs
u communicate with those on board
the ship. which is humping heavily as
the seas dash over her. Rockets have
been fired but each time the line falls
short The powerful tug Travailleur
mas been sent 70 the scene.
As darkness fell the authorities were
assembled On the shore and the life
b0ats were lying on awaiting the first
opportunity to effect a rescue. but tales
dispatched from the lighthouse keeper
at Faraman describe the position Of the
ship as hopeless. II Is probable that
the vessel AMI all on board win perish.
The frequency Of disasters near Fara-
man IS due to confusion Of lighthouses.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-09

10 say that reorganization 10 Internal
and cannot be applied externally. A
person must be inside the party before
he can participate N parry manage
ment
Some seem TO think that they can
be outside for voting purposes and IN
side for purposes Of reorganization.
Whether this money question will
figure prominently III future campaigns
will depend upon circumstances which
no one can measure with certainty.
What is desired IN sufficient quantity
OF money 20 keep pace With the de-
mand for money. II an unexpected
and unpromised Increase IN the lutput
of gold restores the level Of prices and
protects the producers Of wealth from
the evils Of an appreclating dollar,
those who have labored for Dimctallsm
will rejoice more heartily than the
flnanciera who advocated the gold stan
dard az a time when gold wRs scarcer
and the dollar was becoming dearer.
"The colonial policy, when put Into
full operation. viii prove 10 repugnant
10 American principles that II must
finally b. rcpudiated by the American
people"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-09
rwENrY-ElcHT DEAD.
Casualties at Orphan Asylum Fire
More Than Reported Yesterday
Morning.

ROCHESTER,, N. Y, Jan. S.--Twen-
ty-eight dead bodies lie In the morgue
and twelve persons more or less SER
ously injured lie In the hospitals OF
the city tonight as the result OF the
terrible fire which started early this
morning az the Rochester orphan asy-
lum OF the dead twenty-slx were chill
dren OF both sexes. ranging In age from
to II years. and the remaining two
were adults.
The FIRE, which was discovered at i;i0
a. m. and was doubtless caused by the
explosion ~ natural gas In the boiler
room adjoining the west wing OF the
asylum, spread 80 rapidly that many
OF the iO9 inmates of the institution
were overcome by flames and smoke al
most without warning.
The corrected and revised list OF the
dead Is as follows:
Kelly. Gladys Hills. Evangelne Carr.
Gertrude Tone. Bertha Hale, Viola
Stuck. Lillian Stone, Mildred Stone.
Mary Alexander, Helen Hamilton Haz-
ell Murray. Minnie Tiffany, Marie Pat
terson, isabel Marriage, Gertrude Me-
Caw Marion McCaw. Loreo Owen,
Charlie Benham. Rhea Conwell. Ber-
tha Potter. Mildred Wright (coloredl,
Minnie Skinner Mary Kane. Cora Pot
ter. Charlotte Bryant. Beaohnell Carey,
Mrs Mary Gordon, he cook OF the asy-
mm. Mrs Mary Gilsoan,
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vIcERoYs OBJECT no NOTE.

PEKIN. Jan. 1.-The protest OF the
vlceroys of Yangtse to the signing u
the joint note has created little sur
prise hera. but the fact that the other
southern viceroys also have prDVv5ted,
causing the court to instruct the pleni-
potentisries not to sign the note. created
q great sensation. in Pekin. The agree
ment has not YET been presented for
signature. The ministers believe. how
ever. that Prince Ching is too irrevo-
cably bound verbally, and think he will
sign tomorrow.
The objections Of the southern vice.
roys are precisely the same as those
which the court originally telegraphed
20 Prince Ching and concerning which.
on the representations OF Prince Ching
and Ii Hung Chang, the court sventu-
ally agreed to endeavor TO make bet
ter terms after the signing OF the note.
The court doubtless was informed Of
the protests from the south because
Il was generally felt that the dynasty
had less influence there than in the
north.
Chang Chi Tung has strongly urged
the court not to return To Pekln. but
to establish a capital in the Yangtse
valley. He says this win strengthen
the south toward the Chinese cause
and that the signing Of the agreement
as ii exists at present would be a
most serious menace to the dynasty
as the state of the country Is doubt
full The note win be signed If China
Is very sincere in carrying out the pro-
visions Of the agreement.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-09
SHERMAN IN A rYPHooN.
Great Damage Done to Transport on
the Japan Coast

SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. s. - The
United States transport Sherman was
caught In a typhoon on the Japan coast
on December rs. The waves broke 20
high that the hurricane deck was
Hooded. One OF the port life boats was
smashed in.o kindling wood and another
Rad TO be- cut adrift. An the windows
on the port side were stove In and the
roof OF the cabin was taken on bodily
and piled up around the sm0kestack
The ends Of the stater00mA were stove
In and tons OF water poured IN and al
most filled the rooms. J. X. Dun was
huRled with great violence against a
chair. sustaining q fracture Of three
ribs and some Of the bones of his righs
hand, besides severe bruises.
Captain Grant. on the bridge, was
knocked down. but suffered no injury.
One of the search lights. held BY iron
supports. was thrown across the deck
with great force. Other minor damage
was done by the typhoon. which the
officers OF the Sherman declare was the
worst they ever experienced.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-09
HOUSE MEMBERSHIP
TO BE INCREASED
Burleigh Bill Passed by a Vote
Of los TO 100.
SENATE FAyORS CANTEEN
s---aa----
Committee Restored Provision for The Post
EIehsass Which Was slrIeken Out
Of The Army BIll by The
House.
SENATE FAyORS CANTEEN

WASHINGTON, Jan. S.-By a vote
" lhb 10 LOG, the house today accented
the rcapportlonment plan proposed by
the Bufleigh bill, which Increases the
fnemberHhip Of the house during the
next decade from s57, the present MEM
berrhiD and the membership proposed
~ The committee In the Hopkins bin.
20 3sg.
The result wns largely brought about
by the Influence Of certain senators
from several Of the larger Northern
states IN favor OF larger membership
when u became apparent that these
factors were az work against his bill
Hopkins attempted 10 compromise By
giving an additional representative each
TO North Dnkotn, Colorado and Florida
but his adsefaariea refused 10 compro-
mise after a complete victory was as
Hurcd.
The crumpackcr proposition TO re-
commit the bin for the purpose of as
certMnlng what states had abridged
the righ; 10 vote 20 an extent which
would entail redused representation.
was defeated by $50 90 40 There was
no roll can ON this vote. but a number
~ Republicans voted with The Demo-
crats, Under the bin as passed today
no state loses n representative and the
following states gain.
Illinois. New York and Texas. three
each; Minnesota. New Jersey and Penn.
nylyania, two each, Arkansas. Cailfor-
MIA, Connecticut, Florida. Indiana,
Massachusetts,. Mississippi, Missouri.
North Carolina. North Dakota. wash
ington. West Virginia and Wisconsin.
one each.
The bin provided that whenever a
new state IL admitted the representa-
tive assigned 10 Il shall be In addl-
ton 10 the number provided by the
bill. II also adds a provision. never
hitherto incorporated IN reapporti0n-
mcnt bill, 10 the effect that congress-
ional districts In addition to being
''eonilguous' shall also be compact"
states which are allowed additional
representation 20 the bill shall by its
terms elect them at large until the leg
islature shall redistTict.
During the legislative session OF to-
day the senate had under consideration
The much-mooted canteen question. IN
connection with the army reorganiEa-
bill. The senate committee In effect re-
stored the provisions for a post ex-
change or canteen. which had been
stricken out of the bill by the house.
For nearly five hours the senate els
cussed the committees amendment but
vote on the proposition Is not yet In
sight
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-09
uNFoREsErN coMP11cArIoNs.

NEW YORK, Jan. S.--A special to
the Herald from Washington says:
Complications are again clouding the
Chinese situation. A dispatch has been
received from Minister Conger confirm
ing the report Of the failure of the
Chinese envoys to sign the preliminary
agreement held by the powers. The in
demnlty question is causing the author
tiles concern, and then agitation felt
IN European chancellorles over the Rus
so-China agreement regarding Manchu-
ria has communicated itself to the Of
ficials.
Minister Conger viii try to induce
the Chinese envoys TO accept promptly
the preliminary demands of the powers
and begin negotiations for a permanent
treaty. The state department has ad-
dressed Inquiries to the powers as TO the
method to be pursued to reach a speedy
and effective disposition Of the claim for
Indemnity Europe viii be allowed to
deal with the Russo Chinese agreement,
the United States not entering, for the
present at least. into the discussion.
or impugning Russia's purpose to evae-
uate Manchuria. At the same time the
authorities think it advisable fer the
protection OF American Interests 20
keep advised Of Russia's conduct and
It Is now watched with the keenness
with which every act Of Germany and
Britain Is scrutlnized.
It Is understood that the next cabinet
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-09
BATTLE WITH CHINESE.

PEKIN. Jan. S--A German expedition
IN the Northern district encountered at
Sac Han Kong. twenty miles northwest
OF the junction OF the great wall. 5000
Chinese. The Germans retired toward
Lui Tin Flu. where they were rein
forced.
The country Is exceedingly mountain
Gus and the village is in an enclosed
valley with a walled entrance. The
Germans advanced to attack the wall
whereupon the Chinese had mounted
ten cannon. including four old Krupps.
A mountain battery bombarded the
place for m hour and the position was
then taien at the point Of the bayo-
net. Three hours fighting occurred be-
fore the enemy were driven out OF the
valley.
The Chinese loss Is estimated at 200
killed and the Germans lost one killed
and four wounded. The Germans $fter
destroying all the dwellings retired to
Ken Yer
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NEGOTIATIONS MAY
Be REMOVED HERE
U. S. Anxious TO Settle Chinese
Problem at Washington.
PROPOSED IT TO POWERS
Empress DOwsssr Said 10 Be OppOsIus Ae-
espianee Of JOlut Note BY chIaa
Southers yIcenoys Protest
against Terms.

WASHINGTON. Jan. s.-Negotations
which have been proceeding for some
tine relative 70 the removal from Pc
kin Of some Of the subjects Of the in
ternatIonal negotiations, 10 that they
could be taken up AZ Washington or
at the capital of one Of the other pow
erS. have now advanced TO stage
where there Il promise OF a satisfactory
understanding among the lowers on
this move.
The plan originated through sug-
gesliOn OF Minister c0nger. cabled
about a week ago. TO the effect that
there Vas little prospect of securing
united action on he subject Of indem-
nifty and new commercial treaties with
China. Congef suggested that better
progress In the negotiations was Ike
iy to result II these two phases could
be removed from Pekin and taRen up
al some point entirely removed from
local influences.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-09
ooLD-sEEKERs BOUND NoRrH.
Steamer Excelsior Sails Today With
Many Passengers for the Copper /.
River Country.

SEATTLE. Jan. S.-The steamer Ex-
celsior sails for Port yaldes tomorrow
with one Of the largest crowds bound
for the gold fields in the Copper river
country that has gone north since the
boom days Of 1885.
She win have over 100 passengers. OF
whom two-thirds win seek their for
tune in the new Chestochena diggings.
Twenty OF the Excelsior's passengers
will take the overland route from
Katmai, bound for Nome.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-09
KILLED BY A HAT PIN.
Young Man Stabbed by Girl He Had
Kissed

MINNEAPOLIS. MINI. Jan. S-A
special to the Times from Tacoma,
Wash, says:
Last week at Prescott. Walla Walla
county, Frank Sloan in fun kissed Miss
Ella Boone. who had been blindfolded.
She resented his action by pulling a
hatpln from her hat. stabbing him In
the leg, The pin was broken or In his
limb and blood poisoning resulted next
day. The pain became 30 intense that
Sloan went TO the hospital at Walla
Walla. An X-ray machine failed to To-
cate any Sign OF the remaining portion
OF the pin and Sloan grew worse and
died.
Miss Boone mad remarked In Sloans
presence that she had never been kissed.
The innocent remark led to Sloan's
death.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-09
IDAHO LEGISLATURE.
Governor Recommends Issue Of State
Bonds TO Pay Expenses OF coeur
d'Alene Troubles

BOISE. Jan. S.-The legislature did
nothing today Of importance beyond re-
ceiving Governor Hunts message
The governor recommends thar If ex-
Fpenses arise in connection with the re-
establishment Of order IN the Occur
d'Alene district they be met BY the is
sue OF state bonds. He does not think
any portion Of the sum should be sad
died on the county Of Shoshone. where
the trouble occurred. The amount OF
this debt Is already s5g.Sis
In connection with this subject the
governor recommends the adoption OF
some plan OF arbitration Of labor trou-
bles.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-09
NOMINATIONS CONFIRMED,

WASHINGTON. Jan. s.--The senate
has confirmed large number Of army
nominations. OF which the most import
ant were:
Col. Samuel NJ Whiteside, Tenth cav
airy; Lieut. Col. Jas. r. Campbell. Thir-
tleth infantry. and Major Charles Bird.
quarternaster, to be brigadier- general
OF volunteers
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-09
FUNERAL OF ARMOUR
Public Services WIN Be Held This AZ
ternoon In the Armour Mission.

CHICAGO. Jan. S--The funeral Of
Philip ID. Armour win take place to-
morrow In the Armour Mission, The
family found Il necessary late last
night TO make y change In the original
plan, which contemplated only a pri-
vate service at the residence. els Pralr-
ie avenue. SO many manifestations OF
public interest and sympathy were
aroused by the death Of Mr.. Armour
that those lntrusted With the arrange
ments quickly perceived that the capae-
lty of the residence would be inade-
quate. Late last night the following
notice was issued by the family:
THE final arrangements regarding the
funeral OF the late Philip ID. Armour
provide for private services at the fam
ily residence for relatives and friends.
at time not yet fixed.
''The fnal arrangements regarding the
the Armour Mission Thlrty-thlrd street
and Armour avenue. where the body
WIN lie In state from noon until p. m.
Wednesday. January g."
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-09
CODE COMPLETED.
Municipal Self Government In the Phil
ippines VIII BE Allowed

MANILA. Jan. s.--The Philippine
commission has completed a code for
the government of municipalities. II
viii Be enacted next week and super
sede the military order Of last March
under which many barrios (wards) Or
districts were organized General mu-
nicipal elections VIII take place IN De-
cember.
The code will apply 70 Manila Or 70
settlements of Christian tribes.
The military commander of the dis
trict = 70 appoint police and can sus-
pend the municipal officers for miscon-
duct and 1isIoyalty.
Lands and buildings used excIusive-
" for religious. charitable or education
81 work are exempted from taxation.
ihe exemption to include no property
held az an investment.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-09
BRYAN ON REORGANIZATION.
Believes 1t Must Come From Within
and Not From Outsiders.

CHICAGO. Jan. S.--wlIiam J. Bryan
was the guest OF honor at the ennual
banquet Of the Chicago Bryan League,
which was held tonight at the sherman
House,
Bryan said in part:
ut Is not necessary 10 discuss the
subject Of reorganization further than
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-09
HAzIxc INVESTIGATION.
John Breth Had Been Rendered Tn
conscious and Was Revived With
Whisky.

PHILADELPHIA. Jan. a.s-The con-
gresslonal committee which Is inyesti-
eating the hazing of fourth class ca
dets at West Point military academy
resumed the taking Of testimony today.
Harry Breth. Of Altoona. older BROTH
er Of John Breth. whose death Is being
Investigated. told Of a visit he and his
sister paid bis brother al West Point
IN August 1895. a few months after his
admission to the academy. John said
he had been exercised until he was
rendered unconscious and was revived
With whisky
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-09
scHooNER REruRNED nd roRr.
Julia E. whalen Lost Her Mate Three
Days Out From San Francisco.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. S-The
schooner Julia E. whalen, which sailed
from here January 1st for Apia. has
returned in distress and without her
mate. The vessel plunged into the thick
Of bad weather at the start. The gale
continued to increase In violence and
on the morning OF the third Mate
Charles Oake was washed from the
deck into the sea.
The schooner ". r. Wizman has ar
rived here from San Marcos island.
leaking at the rate 0f eight inches an
hour. The pumps had been kept going
day and night since November 25-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-09
surcirE OF AN EDITOR.
Prominent Member Of the Royalist Par
ty in Hawaii

HONOLULU. Jan. /. via San Fran
cisco. Jan. S--W. Horace Wright. jour
nalist. lawyer and leader among the
forces Of the royalist party In Hawaii.
ended his life with the nineteenth CEN
tury by taking carbolic acid. He was
found dead New Years morning In his
editorial chair In he office Of the IN
dependent. Of which he was associate
editor.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-09
TRIAL OF M'KENzIE.
WIN Take Place in San Francisco Next
Monday.

SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. S.--Attorney
w. H. Metson has returned from Wash
ington. where he worked to secure the
supreme court decision remanding the
Mckenzie cases from Nome for trial in
the United States circuit court Of ap-
peals here. and the trial Of Mckenzie
for contempt Of court has been set for
next Monday
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-09

WIN Be Confined to His Room for Some
Days

WASHINGTON. Jan. Sat o'clock
this evening Secretary Cortelyou said
concerning the presidents illness:
"irhe presidents condition has de-
veloped into a well-defined case Of the
grip. HIS physicians state that there
are no complications and that every
thing IS progressing favorably. The
disease must run its regular course
and the president. therefore. Is not like
ly to be out Of his room for some
DAYS
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-09
NEGOTIATE FROM WASHINGTON.

PARIS. Jan. S.--As the result 0f in
quiIfes made In official circles the AssO-
ciated Tress learns that II IS true las
cabled from Washington TO the Daily
Mail Of Lonoonl. that the United States
has put forth a tentative suggestion
that the peace negotiations be shifted
from Pekin to Washington. The French
government. however. has not yet re-
ceIved formal proposition and. there
fore. its attitude on the subject Is not
determined.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-09
ROOSEVELT GOES HUNTING,
viii Return to washington Few
Days Before the Inauguration.

CHICAGO. Jan. S.-vice- President
Elect Roosevelt arrived in Chicago this
afternoon and at 3 p. m. left on a Rock
Island train for Colorado. He is on
hunting trip and expects to be gone
six weeks. He win return in time 10
be in Washington a few days before
the inauguration.
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meeting will consider the Chinese ques-
tlon especially with relation 70 the In
demnity and Il IL expected that this
government viii finally recommend the
matter 10 be left 20 the Hague court
Of arbitration.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-09
SEATS CONTESTED.
Election OF Many Members os the Mon
tana House Is Disputed

HELENA. Jan. S.--Contests were filed
today involving the seat OF one Repub-
lican senator and two Republican mem-
bers OF the house and tomorrow con-
tests win be filed involving the seats
OF five independent or DAILY Democrats
IN the house.
Governor Toole read his inaugural
message today before the joint session
Of the legislature.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-09
SUIT AGAINST wAsHoueAL.
Filed by Eastern Lumber Company for
Loss Of Lumber.

SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. S.--The East
ern Lumber Company. OF Portland. Or.
has filed a suit In the Unlted states
district court against he barge Wash
ougal and the tug samson for $4,000,
the value Of 100000 :est OF lumher lost.
as alleged. by the master of the ting,
through negligence on the "Trip from
Astoria to Oakland The allegation Is
also made that the barge was un-
seaworthy.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-09
FoorRALL PLAYER DEAD.

CAMBRIDGE. Mass. Jan. S.-Allan
E. Doucette. Of Harvard University
football team and one OF the famous
centers Of the country. died here last
night Of typhoid fever. aged 2S
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EMPRESS OPPOSES ACCEPTANCE.
WASHINGTON. Jan. s.. Minister
Conger cables the state department that
there n ground for the belief that the
empress dowager Is opposing the ac-
ceptance by China of the demands OF
the powers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-09
DEMOCRACY DEFENDED.
Ex-Governor Stone Of Missouri Warns
Democrats to Be More Positive

KANSAS CITY. Jan. Sex Governor
VIM. j. Stone. Of Missouri. was the
Jackson day speaker before the Jack
son county Democratic Club In this
city tonight. The speech was in tine
nature Of a defense Of the policies Of
the Democratic party in the recent
campaign but also advised that Demo-
Gratis be more determined and positive
in their future policies.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-09
NoRvHERN PACIFIC sELLs LAND.

JAMESTOWN. n. Da., Jan. S.-The
Northern Pacific has sold an its lands
IN this state, amounting to 1,400,000
acres. 70 a syndicate Of New York
capitalists. Ranches viii be estab-
ishe0.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-09
SYMPATHY FOR FILIpINos.
Missouri House Passes Resolution by
Vote Of Is to A.

JEFFERSON CITY. No, Jan. ga
bill was introduced II The senate ieslA-
providing for the punishment Of Kid
napping BY hanging. and BY a vote
OF % to q the house today adopted
a resolution expressing sympathy with
the Filiplnos in their struggle for lib
erty,