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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-12
VIGOROUS ATTACK
ON The ARMY BILL
------
Belief That Too Much Power Is
Vested in President.
REINFORCEMENT BILL
Has Now Passed Both Houses House Makes
Record 10 PaSsIsE l7o Private
Pension Bills ct Ose sli.
tlns.
REINFORCEMENT BILL

WARRINGTON. Jan. ii.--Today yig.
orous attack was made upon that por-
ton q ths army reorganlzatoH blu
which conferH upon the president dis
cretlonary power 10 Increase the
strength Of the army 10 the maximum
limit fixed By the bid.
hacon began the attack and Piatl. OF
Connecticut replying maintained that
discretionary power ought 10 be confer
red upon the prcadcns and expressed
aptoniahment that anybody should en-
tertain fear that the power ever would
be abused. Bacon declared he would
rather zee his party condemned 70 uni
yeraal and neyer-ending banishment
from political power than 10 see such
authority placed N the hands Of the
president.
An amendment opening the way 10
the appointment Of volunteer officers 20
grades as high az captain IN the regu-
lar army was adopted.
Carter. u Montana. called up the
hlll appointing the representatives OF the
United States among the several states.
Without debate Il was passed. precise
ly a. II came from the house II now
goes 20 the presiden. for his signature
The senate committee on judiciary
today authorized favorable report up
on Senator Hoar's bill for the punlsh-
ment OF train robbers. The bill pro-
vides penalty Of twenty years Inn
prisonmcnt or a fine OF 5000 or both
for the offense,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-12
Congressional Committee Probes
Hazing Question to Bottom.
MANY CASES ARE UNEARTHED
OHs Cadet Was Esgied Four iundrss Tines
iorNO oiisnss Asoher Was Dhven
iuio cOnsuIslsus asd Be.
cane DsIrIous

WEST POINT. Jan. 1.-THE congress
sional committee investigating he
causes Of the death " Cadets Booz ana
Breth and making inquiries regarding
the practice OF hazing at the military
institution decided today that every
witness called must answer all aues-
tions put to him. Congressraan briggs.
Of Brooklyn. said during the course
OF the hearing.
I'VE are here as representatives 10
get all the facts. not only in the cases
OF Cadets BOoz and Breth, but IN every
particular regarding hasing Ia the mess
hall or any other place IN this insti-
tuition. The academy Is on trial and
every one connected With II. We IN
tend TO show the country the truth Of
the matter and hazing must 60"
These are the lines On which the COM
mittee is going 70 pursue It's investiga-
tion and consequently t0day's sessions
were more than usually interesting
Cadet John Cherry. Of New Jersey.
said he hazed whenever he got
/ chance. Cadet Grant was among his
victims Wiiqess said he had been
dismissed from the academy about a
year. but had gone 10 Washington and
secured his reinstatement His dis
missal was connected with hazing Of
lenses Of which the authorities had be-
come cognizant.
Cadet o. n Taylor. of Maryland. tes-
titled he had beer eagled four hundred
times Tor no offense al all. made 10
hang from a stringer anG made to DO
other things Witness refused to tell at
first who hazed him but the commander
said h.s mus anaurn. and ~ d5d aau-
ing that Cadet Evans. since expelled.
and Cadet A. ]. Barry, OF the present
first class. were the hazers.
Taylor told Of the hazing Of carpcn-
ter. one Of his class. when Cadet Myer.
OF the present first class. interrupted
the hazers and made them desist Car
penter was put to bed. suffering from
muscular commissions. He was also
hysterical and delirious.
What about McArthur2r
He was the worst case here. He had
commissions and il took quite a while
TO bring him around"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-12
OREGON LEGISLATURE.
Names Of Candidates for q. S. Senator
Speaker OF the House and Presi-
dent Of the Senate

PORTLAND, Jan. 1.-THE regular
biennial session Of the Oregon legisla-
ture will convene at Salem on Monday
next. The most important work 10
come before the session is the election
0f a United States senator 70 succeed
Senator George w. Mcbride. Ex-Sena-
tor n. w. corbett ami Senator Nc
Bride are conducting an active canvass
for the senatorship but neither claims
enough votes to elect at present.
The campaign for the speakership Of
the house Is being energetically pushed
by various contestants for the honor.
Reeder, Of Umatlila. Smith. OF Marion,
and Story. Of Multnomah. are the lead
ing candidates Reeder's geographical
position is no doubt an advantage to
him and at present he appears 20 be
In the lead.
The race for the presidency OF the
senate lies between Fulton. Of Ciatsop,
and Howe. OF Yamhill.
II Is probable that the Corbett men
viii on Sunday commence the circu-
lEtion OF a call for caucus on the
senat0rship.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-12
INVASION LOOKS
MORE THREATENING
Commandant HertzOg Found TO
Have Two Guns.
ADMIRAL TO LAND 1000 MEN
Small BOer Force RepuISsd With Losses
Guns Landed From wsrhIp Whites
and Bosdsmsn PrsparnsiO
JOIn Beers.

LONDON. Jan. 12.--It Is understood
that Lord Kitchener now holds secure
~ all the railroad lines in South Afrl-
ca. having recovered possession OF the
Delogoa Fay line which had been cut
January 7.
According 70 the Pretoria correspon-
dent Of the Daily Mail. Lord Kitch-
ener is now organizing a force Of g0.-
900 regular horse@whlch win occupy
some weeks. Wnea this force il ready
he VIII resume offensive operations.
Meanwhile the invasion Of Cape Coli
ony looks more threatening. The news
that Commandant Hertzog has two
guns Is rather startling. as II was def
nitely asserted that the invaders had
no guns.
The defenses OF Cape Town, Includ-
ing two AZ naval guns. are now COM
pleted ami recruiting Of volunteers II
active throughout the colony. Accord
Ing 20 dispatches TO the Daily Express,
the admiral Of the cape fleets Is pre-
pared In an emergency 10 lend a naval
brigade Of 2so0 men with six Hotchkiss
gunF.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-12
AID. FOR IRRIGATIoN.
Western Promoters Seek an ApproprIa-
tion From Congress.

CHICAGO. Jan.1l. The Record SAYS:
Western irrigation promoters. who are
anxious to secure a governmental APP
preparation for the irrigation OF the
vast tracts OF arid lands Of the West,
will make their headquarters In Chica-
go this winter.
Governor NJ. A. Otero. OF New Mexico,
and Governor N. o. Murphy. OF Ari-
coma, conferred with George H. Max
well, chairman Of the National Irri-
cation Association. here yesterday with
reference to the work. After the con-
ference Mr.. Murphy left for Arizona.
while Mr. otero went to Washington.
where he win place the matter before
congress. Governor Otero said:
There are great many prominent
Westerners interested In the movement
and through our association We hope
to secure from congress an apropria-
ton of $25O,0Oe this winter"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-12
BIG TIMBER DEAL.
Idaho VIII Sell Five Billion Feet to a
Syndicate for Half a Million
Dollarr

BOISE. Ida. Jan. r.--One u the dig
geSt timber deals IN the history OF the
Northwest h about 10 he consummat-
ed. The properly. which Is white pine.
Il In northern Idaho in Latah and
Neg Perce counties. and the ,onsldera-
ton. II the deal Is consummaied. Will
be more than half a million dollars.
The principals are the state and the
Pine Lumber Company OF Chicago.
one OF the biggest concerns Of the kind
In the United States. The deal Is be-
Ing put through for the state by the
land board. which has agreed to reap
praisement OF the timber desired by
the syndicate.
The timber was originally appraised
az Sl.75 per thousand. II Is understood
thar an agreement has been reached
by the terms Of which the syndicate
win bid not less than 81 per thousand
for more than 5,o00. 100000 feet Of state
timber.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-12

Lodges discussion Of Americas ~.
Dreniacy In the trade Of the world dur
ing the debate IN the United States
senate Monday on the bin 10 increase
the military establishment. His utter
nncea are regarded az q serious chal-
lengc and the papers advocate as the
sole effective means of defense q Euro
pcan customs union, such as wae re-
Gently raised by Af Leroy Benulielu.
The Werner Journal which cOnalders
the struggle between Europe and Amer
lea likely 10 constitute the leading
cbarhcteristic Of the twentieth century"
says:
The only object " the immense eco-
nOmlc changes now occurring In the
United States II 10 flood Europe and the
European markets In Asia with Ameri-
can Industrial products"
II complains that no step has yet been
taken 70 realize the proposal put for
ward by Count Goluchowsh. the Aus
Hungarian foreign minister. and
asserts that continued European lndlf-
ference can only lead 10 disaster.
The Mouse Welner Tageblatt OBJ
serves.
Owing 10 the burden OF taxation
upon each European nation by mllltar-
ism. America II gradually becoming the
director OF the whole world. The ap-
pr0aehlng supremacy OF the United
States cannot be averted by protec-
ZIONIST tariffs advocated by the Ger.
man and Austrian Agrarians. Count
Won Buelow. by assisting the Americans
becomes the ally OF Senator Lodge.
The only rem sdy is the abolition Of
mIlltarlsn'. which IL a cancer upon
European agriculture. trade and In
durtry."
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-12

were 900 guests. This ball was the
formal introduction into society OF
Miss Pauline Astor and Waldorf
Astor. Jr., who recently became 81 age.
Miss AstOr acted n hostess.
The entertainment vas noticeable for
the absence or the great leaders OF So
ciety who IN former years nocked 10
nr. Astors- musicaleg IN Carleton house
terrace and to the summer house par
ties at Cllyeden Most " the great
Leaders Of society are at Chatsworth.
the Duke Of Devonshirc's country
house, this week, where the Prince
of Wales Is the guest 0f honor. and
amateur theatricals. with society men
and women IN the leading roles, Will Be
given.
One hundred and fifty Of Mr. Astor's
guests came from the country around
CIiyeden. Marlowe and Maidenhead.
where many Of the so-called aristocratlc
country families. as distinguished from
town families. live. Mr.. AstoYs near
est neighbor Is w. II. GrenfelI. whose
family are warm personal friends OF
royalty. They were his leading guests.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-12
pLuEIAcNETs LANpEp.

CAPE TOWN. Jan. 1.-THE British
warship Sybll has anchored In Lam
berts bay and landed a force Of blue
Jackets and lumber Of guns This
force has constructed entertainments.
Hertzogs main body, seven hundred
strong, with two guns. has crossed the
Roggeveid mountains and Is now prob
ably in he neighborhood OF Elaand's
drift. nifty miles east OF Clan William
Hertzogs intention. apparently. Is to
move toward Ceres and Worcester
Only a few passes are passable for the
guns and the whole country Is difficult
to traverse. The passes are narrow and
easily defended.
According 70 latest reliable reports
another party OF five hundred Beers has
reached the Do0rn river. seventy miles
south OF Calvlnia The British are do
Ing all IN their power TO meet the stu
alton. Refugees froga Calvinia and
Clan William are fiocling to the Pic
auetberg road. They state that many
poor whites are certain to join the Beers
as are also many bitter bondsmen In
the neighborhood Of Clan William and
Malnsberg who opefisS declare that they
Intend to join the invaders.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-12
BROTHER OF EARL ROBERTS.
Relationship Indicated by Letter Found
Among Effects of Poor Man
Lately Deceased.

SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. 1.-THE con-
tents OF letter found among the ef-
fects OF the late Abraham Roberts.
who died on January . in a room on
Howard street. have led the coroner 10
believe that the deceased man may
have been brother to Earl Roberts,
the distinguished British general.
The letter In question was written
on November 2. 1894, by Harry Roberts,
a brother OF the deceased. who is an
accountant employed by the First Ma
tlonal Bank Of Princeton. Ills. In this
letter the passage occurs;
"Our brother General Roberts, is now.
I believe. In charge of the English
forces in Ireland"
Abraham Roberts was 20 years old at
the time Of his death. He was poor
and had no known relatives here. His
body is still at the morgue.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-12
FIGHT Will BE PULLED OFF.
Directors OF the saengerfest Athletic
Association Are Hopeful.

CINCINNATI. Jan, 1.-THE directors
OF the saengerfest Athletic Association
OF Cincinnati express the fullest deter
minRtion tonight that the Jeffrlcs- Rub
lin light will be pulled or here Febru-
airy Is. but the preponderance OF pub
llc sentiment Is TO the contrary.
The attorneys OF the Evangelical AS
sociAtlon u this city have taken out
a warrant for the arrest Of Gus Ruiz
lin, who has an engagement TO appear
az performances during the week while
he ls In training here.
The Ohio statutes make Il a felony
70 be In training In the state for a
priEeiight and under this section the
opponents " the fight propose to begin
with the prosecution OF Rubin.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-12
JEFFRIEs-RUHLIN FIGHT.
May BE Fought at San Francisco II
Prevented in Cincinnati.

NEW YORK. Jan 1.-THE Journal
and Advertiser says;
Manager Jim Kennedy, Of the Twen-
tleth Century Athletic Club. OF San
Francisco. In an interview said that II
the opposition to the Jeffries- Rubin
fight In Cincinnati became too powerful
TO be overcome and II It was found inn
possible to pull on the contest there.
he stood ready TO carry on the match
at his club.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-12
PRISONERS RELEASED.
BY Agreement Made Between Ecuador
Government and Colombian
Minister

NEW YORK. Jan. liza dispatch to
the Herald from Panama says:
The Herald's correspondent In Qua
yaQull. Ecuador, telegraphs that In ac-
cordance with an agreement between
the Ecuador government and the Co
lomblan minister. all Colombian prison.
rrs detained In the Panapitco prison
have been set free.
President Alfero. OF Ecuador. has pro-
vlded transportation for them to the
frontier. Reciprocity action by Colom-
Sla II expected.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-12
IN the HOUSE.

WASHINGTON. Jan. ii.-Not since
the aist congress has the house passed
aa many private pension bills az a
single sitting as II dld today In all
i7o pension bills were passed today.
The most important was one 10 In
crease the pension OF General A. V.
Rice. from $50 10 800. General Rice
was wounded several times during the
civil war and lost a leg at VicksburK.
He was formerly a member OF congress
from Ohio, and was the author of the
arrearages OF pension act. The sen
ate had passed a bin 10 increase his
pension TO $50 and the house raised the
amount TO si0e.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-12
NAVAL STATION SELECTED.
Cablegram From Philippines Announces
That Board Has Decided on
Olangapo.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 11.-Secretary
Long has received a cable dispatch
from Admiral Remey announcing that
the board Of officers convened TO Sc
lect the most suitable site in the Philip
pines for a permanent naval station
have fixed upon Olangapo. on Subig
bay. Long has sent to congress a rec
ommendation that slO00,Oo0 be appro-
priated for beginning work on the pro-
posed new naval station.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-12
TRADE OF NEW YORK.
Increase Over Preceding Year Of Over
ss7,OOo.OOO.

NEW YORK. Jan. 1l.--OfIicial statis-
tics OF the foreign trade OF the port
Of New York for the calendar year
Of 1900 show an increase in the aggre-
gate movement Of merchandise to the
extent OF over 67o00,000.
The increase in 1899 over 1898 was
about S107,O00.O00 Imports Of mer-
chandIse were s519.45s,S01 and exports
$l02. 1881. the latter being a mater
ial gain over last year.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-12
RoER FoRcE REPuLsEp.

CAPE TOWN. Jan. I.--A small com
mando. about two hundred strong.
crossed the Orange river near AliwaI.
Y was met on the borders OF the Ali
wal. Wodehouse and HarlxIe East dis
tricts by body Of police and mounted
farmers and was repulsed with some
loss. Il will probably attempt 70 cross
the river again.
De Wet Was reported In the neigh
borhood Of Bothaville. An the towns
IN Orange colony on 1.-THE main line Of
railway are strongly held by the Brit
Ism and the Beers show no disposition
tc approach them.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-12
MAIL AND BAGGAGE LOST.
Passengers Of Wrecked steamer Russie
Arrive at Massllles.

MARsEILLES. Jan 1.-THE passen-
gers OF the steamer Russie arrived this
evening, having been rescued this
morning.
All the cargo was lost and only a
part OF the mail and passengers bag
gage was saved. The accident was due
TO mistaklng the F'araman light for
Planier light. mistake which has
caused the loss and wreck OF more than
twenty steamers and given the coast
the name OF Mariners Graveyard"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-12

Now Quoted at 55 Per Cent. an Increase
Of 20 Per Cent Since Wednesday,

SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. 11.-Re-in-
surance on the British bark Andrada
has advanced, now being quoted at 55
per cent. an increase Of 10 per cent
since Thursday and OF 20 per cent since
Wednesday. Since December II. when
the Andrada was sighted of the Co
lumbia river bar, the Andrada has not
oeen heard from and the belief is gain
ing currency chat the vessel is lost.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-12
BAILEY IN TROUBLE.
Committee Appointed to Investigate
Charges Against Texas Con-
gresham.

AUSTIN. Tex, Jan. 1.-THE house OF
the Texas legislature today ordered the
appointment Of a committee Of seven to
investigate charges against Congress
man ]. w. Bailey that he was inter-
ested In securing the resistance Of a
permit to the waters Pierce Oh COM
pany to do business in this state after
that company's charter had been an
nuled. The legislature will vote for
United States senator Thursday and
Bailey is a candidate for that position.
with enough votes instructed TO elect
him.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-12
ARRIVED AT SAN SALVADOR.

NEW YORK, jan 1.-THE Herald's
correspondent at San Salvador reports
the arrival OF the United States battle
ship Iowa and the cruiser Philadelphia.
They are on their way south.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-12
MONTANA SENATOR.
Caucus Postponed and Candidate win
Not Be Named Till Monday

HELENA. Jan. fl.--A caucus Of the
Democratic members Of the legislature
was called for tonight. but was post
poned until Monday night. many Of the
members being out OF the city. having
gone home for Saturday adjournment.
The call for a caucus was not signed
by quite enough members to insure the
election Of the nominee. but II Is be-
Iieved it viii he by Monday night.
The Republicans held caucus 10
nominate a candidate for the compli-
mentary vote Of the minority. The re-
suit is not known.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-12
AsToR GIVES A BALL,
Noticeable for the Absence of the Great
Leaders Of Society

NEW YORK. Jan. liza dispatch to
the Journal and Advertiser from Lon
don says:
william Waldorf Astor gave ball
last night at Cliveden. his magnificent
Thames, % miles from London. There
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-12
PASSENGERS ALL RESCUED.
All on Board Stranded Steamer Russle
Safely Landed.

FARAMAN. Bouches Du Rhone, Jan.
li.-All CT the passengers and crew OF
the French steamer Russie (from Oran.
which stranded during violent storm
Monday near this place. have been
landed.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-12
CANADIAN CENSUS.

OTTAWA. Ont, Jan. 1.-THE taking
OF the Canadian census will begin Mon
day. April 1, All persons living at mid
night Sunday, March 81, will be
counted.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-12
PRESIDENT IMPROVING.
Win BE Able to Leave His Bed IN a
Few Days

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1l.--At s O'Clock
this afternoon II was stated at the
White House that the president con-
tinues to improve. II the present rate
Of improvement Is continued there Is no
doubt that he viii be permitted to leave
his bed early In the coming week.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-12
SECOND TRIAL IN MARCH.

Topeka. Kas.. Jan. 1.-THE second
trial OF Jessie Morrison for the muir
der OF Mrs. 0lin Castle will be held
at the March term In Eldorado.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-12
EUROPE IN DANGER,

America Threatens to Gain Supremacy
in the Industrial World.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-12
WHEAT MARKET.

PORTLAND. Jan. 1l.-wheat, walla
Walla. 55lk656,
SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. Wheat,
May. 1855; cash. 1014
CHICAGO. Jan. u.-Wheat, May.
opening. 77isG77% closing, 77ss
LIVERPOOL. Jan. 1i.-wheat. May.
IS. 27sd.
PRICE OF SILVER.
NEW YORK. Jan. 11.-silver, ssM.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-12

VIENNA, Jan. 11.--Vlenna papers
comment extensively upon Senator
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-12

NEW YORK. Jan. 11.--Dun's Review
tomorrow win say:
The failures for the week were S24
in the United States against ga last
year and 81 In CaEada against 25 last
year
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-12
FAILURES FOR THE WEEK

Increase OF Fifty over Corresponding
Week OF Last Year.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-12
PRICE OF SILVER.

NEW YORK. Jan. ii.-silver, ss4.