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Evening star., 1901-02-21
Mr.. Conger's Dispatch to the Depart
ment From Pekin.
EMPEROR AGREES TO PUNISHMENTS
Uncertainty if This Ends One
Phase of the Matter.
QUESTION OF INDEMNITY

Mr.. Conger has cablcd the State Depart
ment from Pekin that the Chinese plen.po-
tentiaries have informed the plenipotentt-
aries of the powers that the emperor has
agreed to all punishments namet IN his
(Consers) cablegram of February q last
The persons named in the telegram re-
ferred to- with the punishments prescribed.
We're as follows:
For Princes Tuan and Ian. degradation
and exile. The death penalty for Yu Hsien,
Chih Liu and Hsu-Sheng-Yu the two lat
ter being prisoners of the japanese. Post
thumous honors for the four members Of
the tsung Ii yamen who Were executed
last summer by the Chinese because of their
interccssion for the foreigners The great
difficulty in the way of executing General
Tung Flu Slang being recognized by the
ministers. ii was agreed that some punish
ment to be determined on later. should be
administered to him when 1t was possible
TO do so
A subsequent message from Minister Con
ger includes in the punishment list, and it
Is understood here that they are also in
Cluded in the emperor's promise just given,
Chuang, who is to be executed: Chaio-Shu-
Chaio and Wing Men. and Chi Hsu. and
Hsu-Cheng-Yu, who are to pc punished in
some manner yet to be determined.
Some Uncertainty.
1t is yet uncertain whether Mr.. Congers
message marks the passage of this import
ant phase of the Chinese question relative
TO punishments, and the taking up of the
important questions Of indemnity and guar
antees. All depends upon whether the for
elgn ministers at Pekin have determined
that the sentences above described must be
executed as a preliminary to the further
progress in the negotiations. 1t IS sur
missed here that such is the case. though it
Is regarded an unnecessary delay in the
negotiations, which, 1t is apparent to the
official mind, must consume many weary
weeks before the single question of indem-
mites can be cleared away. Apprehension
on this score is based upon reports, un-
official, but credible. indicating the purpose
of the Germans to claim indemnities which
both in amount and in the method of pay
meHt would be far beyond the ability of
the Chinese to meet. unless the just claims
of the other powers are ignored.
Evening star., 1901-02-21
ELASTIC CURRENCY MEASURE.
Report on lowering Bill
Agreed to by Party Vote.

The House committee on banking and
currency today voted to make favorable
report on what is known as the Lowering
banking bill, which has attracted wide
spread interest in banking and financial
circles The democratic members of the
committee sought to have a state bank pro-
vision added, but this failed, and the bill
was then reported on a party vote. 1t has
been under consideration for several weeks,
and Secretary Gage and many prominent
financiers have been heard on 1t. 1t Is en-
titled a bill ITO make the currency respon-
sive to the varying needs Of business at all
seasons and in all sections" The chief fea-
ture is in authorizing the national banks to
issue circulating notes not in excess of
10 per cent of their paid-up and unimpaired
capital, thus furnishing circulation based
on bank assets instead of government
bonds. The committee added several
amendatory sections. covering desirable
features developed during the hearings.
but the essential features of the measure
are retained.
Evening star., 1901-02-21
THREATENED INDIAN UPRISING.
Sioux Holding Councils to Formulate
Demands on Government.

Sioux Holding Councils to Formulate
Demands on Government.
OMAHA. Neb., February 2L-Information
from direct sources, obtained by the World
Herald, indicate that the Sioux Indians are
seriously contemplating an uprising If de-
mands now being formulated for submission
to Washington are not, complied with. Sew
eral council meetings have already been held,
particularly among the Ogallalla Sioux, and
preparations are now being made for
great council to select delegates to Wash
ington. Owing to the desire sto avoid sem
sationalsm the gatherings for the small
councils have been given little notice, but
the aspect is now considered grRve.
Recent orders of the Indian commissioner
are responsible, say the Indians, for their
attitude. One chief openly declares hostili-
ties will begin II relief is not forthcoming.
The trouble is over the cutting down OF
supplies and claim unpaid for the ceding
of the Black Hills.
Evening star., 1901-02-21
WAR STILL RAGING
steyn and De Wet Issue Proclamation
to Worlds
CHARGE BRITISH WITH BRUTALITY
Say They Have Violated Rules Of
Modern Warfare.
OLD WOMEN OU T r a G L ID

PORT ELIZABETH Wednesday; Febru-
ary 2O-The following proclamation has
been issued by President ,Steyn and Cen
eral De Wet:
BE it known to all men that the war
which has been forced on the Transvaal
republics by the British government still
RACES over South Africa; that all the Gus
toms of civilized warfare and also the con-
ventions of Geneva and The Hague are not
observed by the enemy, who have not
scruped contrary TO the Geneva conven
ton, to capture doctors and amhulances
and deport them in order to prevent our
wounded from getting medical assistance;
that they have seized ambulance material
appertaining thereto that they have not
hesitated to have recourse. to primitive
rules of warfare, contrary to the solemn
agreement of The Hague, to arrest neutrais
and deport them and to send out maraud
ing bands to plunder, burn and damage
burghers private property; that they have
armed kaffirs and natives and used them
against Us In the war; that they have been
continually capturing women and children
and old and sickly men, and that there
have been many deaths among the women
because the so-called Christian enemy had
no consideration for women on a sick bed,
or whose state of health should have pro-
tected them against rough treatment. Hon
orable women and tender children have
not only been treated roughly but have
been insulted by soldiers, by order OF their
officers Moreover, old mothers and wo-
men have been raped, even wives and chill
dren and the property of prisoners of war,
even dead burghers, has not been re-
spected In many instances the mother
and father have been taken, the house has
been left unprotected. and all have been
left to their fate, an easy prey TO saw
ages
Beers in Sorry Plight.
LONDON, February 21.-A special dis
patch from Pretoria, dated Fehruary ~
saws 500 Beers passed Piennarst river yes
terdav. moving in the direction of Nyl-
stroom. a point about seventy-fve miles
north of Pretoria and on the railroad be-
tween Pretoria and Pietersburg.. 1t is sup
uosed they purposed discussing the. ques-
ton of desertng and surrender Ihey were
in a deplorable state. their clothing was in
rags and many were riding. donkeys, While
others trudged afoot. All appeared TO be IN
the greatest distress.
Nice pot for Hobs IN,
LONDON, February 21.-E is reported
that the British parliament will be invited
to vote 100000 to Lord Roberts. A ques-
ton on this subject will be asked in the
house Of commons this afternoon.
Evening star., 1901-02-21
FIGURING MILLS CoMbiNE.
Thirty Mills in Pennsylvania ana
Maryland in the Pool.

YORK, Pa, february 21.-Thirty Touring
mills, located principally in Pennsylvania
and Maryland. and having daily output
of 1O,oo0 barrels have entered into a COM
bination which will be known as the East
ern Milling and Export Company. Newton
Jackson of Philadelphia is at the head OF
the combine, with headquarters in that
city. Two mills in this county have gone
into the enterprise end overturei are being
made to other mllers in this and adjoining
counties The mills entering the combine
will he given stock and bonds for their
plants. The company's output will be used
entirely to ill orders for export.
Evening star., 1901-02-21
HAY-PAUNCEFOTE TREATY.
AmbaAsadOr ChOate Outlines, an In.
terVieW With Lord LansdOWne.

AlnbaasadOr ChOate Outlines, an In
terview With Lord LansdOwne.
Ambassador Choate has cabled the State
Department brief outline of the inter-
view which took place between himself
and Lord Lansdowne Tuesday respecting
the pending Hay-Pauncefote treaty. For
obvious reasons the text of the communi-
cation is withheld, but it is admitted that
1t goes to confirm the press reports already
printed, and while Lord Lansdowne's re-
spCnse did not indicate exactly when an
swer might be expected from the British
government or the character of that an
swer the hope is entertained that the Brit
ish government will, before the expiration
of the date allowed for the exchange of
ratifications of the treaty, namely, March
4, take action, either directly upon the Sen
ate amendments themselves or in the direc-
ton Of extending the time limit so as to
continue the pendency of the treaty.
Evening star., 1901-02-21
FAVORS PANAMA ROUTE.

Mission of the New Colombian Rep
Preventative to This Country.
DR.. Carlos Martinez Silva, the Colombian
mirister Of foreign affairs. appeared at
the State Department today at the in-
stance Of Acting Secretary Hill to arrange
for the presentation of his credentials as
minister of Colombia to Washington. The
new minister will be received at the White
House in day or two He is accompanied
to Washington by Senior Tomas Herran
his secretary Of legation, and by Mr.. Ford,
ain English engineer, who is attached to the
ministry in the capacity Of an expert ad-
wiser In matters pertaining to the canal
construction The new minister comes
principally to advance the interest Of Co
lombia in connection with the Panama ca
nal project as opposed to the Nicaragua
route and the length Of his stay here will
be determined by the outcome Of canal
legislation.
Evening star., 1901-02-21

War Revenue Reduction Conference.
The republican members Of the confer
ence committee on the war revenue bill
We're closeted for time today, and the
announcement was made after the close
of the meeting that the democrats would
be called in tomorrow. While no definite
statement made as to the proceedings
of the conference it is understood that the
representatives of the two houses are still
at variance on most OF the items covered
by the bill. Still the conferees expressed
stronger hope of ultimately reaching an
understanding after the conference than
has yet found voice.
Evening star., 1901-02-21
PRESIDENTS INSPECTION
Instructions to Members Of Paris
Peace Commission Printed.

Peace Commission Printed.
The instructions to the American MEM
bers of the Paris peace commission, which
were called for by the Pettigrew resolu-
ton, are now in print, but await the final
inspection of the President before transmits
sion to the Senate. The original instruc-
tions were supplied in manuscript to sew
eral members of the Senate committee on
foreign relations In 1899. when the treaty
Of peace was pending before the Senate for
ratification. Consequently. 1t is stated, AL
though the document was nominaRy held
In confidence. its scope, and even many OF
it's details. have long been known to the
public. However, the full text Of the doe
un,esst will be within public reach very
soon. --
Evening star., 1901-02-21

RepresentatIvesO of Italy and Uruguay
Aided Insurgents.

MANILA. February 2l.--The police CT
Manila claim to have obtained documentary
evidence which they allege tends to incrlmi-
nate Francisco Reyes, Italian consul at
Manila, and Manuel PeypOch. consul for
Uruguay, in aiding the Filipino insurgents
The evidence has been submitted to Gen.
Macarthur
Evening star., 1901-02-21
VOLUNTEERS COMING HOME.
Four Regiments Will shortly Sail
From the Philippines.

Col. Miller. quartermaster at Manila,
cabed the War Department today that it
had been arranged for the transport
Thomas to leave Manila on the 18th proX-
imo with the 2Sth and 35th Regiments OF
Volunteers, and that the Grant shall sail
on the o5th proximo with the 29th and 32d
Regiments of Volunteers. There will then
remain about thirteen regiments to be pro-
vded for, and the officials of the War
Department anticipate no difficulty in eff
fecting their transportation to the United
States by the Both of June.
Evening star., 1901-02-21
NEW DISTRICT COMMITTEE ROOM
Apartment Secured in the Old Library
Section of the Capitol.

Section of the Capitol.
After this session, persons having busi-
ness with the House District committee
will be able to remain in the committee
room longer than five minutes without hav-
ing to go outside to draw fresh breath.
1t will also be possible for delegations of
citizens to transact business with the com
mjttee without leaving the main portion of
the delegation in the hall.
Chairman Babcock has secured one of
the rooms in the improved portion of the
Capitol for the District committee. 1t is
located on the main floor of the extension
of the old library quarters in the center
OF the building. The room is corner one,
large, well lighted and ventilated and will
be nicely furnished.
Evening star., 1901-02-21

II Causes Sore Lips md Fingers and
Sometimes Death.

CHICAGO, February 21.-A local physi-
clan has begun a crusade against the use
of the indelible pencil. which he charges
with being the cause of innumerable sore
lips and fingers and sometimes poisoning SC
severe as to result in death. The doctor
says the coioring matter in the indelible
pencil is aniline, the dye which in the stock
ings of Senator Cushman X. Davis of Min
nesota caused his death from blood poison
ing.
Evening star., 1901-02-21
DISTRICT APPROPRIATION BILL.
COnferees of Both Houses Met Today
to Consider the Measure.

The conferees on the District of Colum-
ba appropriation bill held their first meet
ing today in the room of the Senate com
mittee on appropriations The conferecs
had before them the report of the commit
tee of experts on the subject of filtration
and of the Senate committee the Dis
trict of Columbia in favor of the adoption
of the slow sand system, which is pro-
vided for in the bill as passed by the SEN
ate. AS passed by the House the question
of the particular system of filtration to
be adopted was left open.
Evening star., 1901-02-21

Topeka Judge Dismisses One of the
Cases Against Her.

TOPEKA. Kan. February 21.-A decision
favoring the defendant was rendered today
by Judge McCabe In the circuit court In the
case against Mrs. Carrie Nation for smash
ting the Senate saloon, 41G Kansas avenue,
two weeks ago.
Judge McCabe, in dismissing the case.
held that since Mrs. Nation had no malice
Evening star., 1901-02-21

New Jersey, for one year, for Illicit distill-
ing, is granted a remittance Of fine and the
communication of Imprisonment to six
months The district attorney and the COM
missioner of internal revenue recommend
ed the communication. 1t was also recon-
mended by the Attorney General on ac-
count of the prisoners good service in the
army in the Philippines. Barratzs wife
has been in Washington some time in the
interest of her husband. 1t was through
sympathy for her that influential men aid
ed in securing the Communication.
Evening star., 1901-02-21

Advertising is business news.
1t tells of things which are Of
great importance. 1t is of more
account to the frugal housewife
to know where she can get GER
tain necessary commodities at
a less price than usual than to
know all the troubles in Siam
or Thibet.
Evening star., 1901-02-21
NEGOTIATIONS STILL PENDING.
Denmark Has Not Refused to Sell
West India Islands.

COPENHAGEN. February 21.-A semi
official communication confirming the dis
patches of the Associated Press relates that
the statements published in London to the
effect that Denmark has definitely refused
the offer Of the United States to purchase
the Danish West Indies for twelve million
kronerS are untrue. Ihe negotiations loI
the sale are proceeding.
Evening star., 1901-02-21
Thanks for secretary Gage.

Secretary Gage has received largely
signed paper from Galveston, headed by
the officials Of the cotton exchange and
beard OF trade, thanking him for the vaIua-
bic services rendered that port by the light
house bureau of the treasury In the i'm
proved conditions of aids to navigation and
the efficiency of the Hight house service.
Evening star., 1901-02-21
REMARKABLE RUN OF ERIE TRAIN

Made 1877 Miles in 1877 Minutes, In
cIudinG Five stops.
CLEVELAND, Ohio, February 21.-Erle
train No. s, from New York to Chicago,
yesterday made record run. weather con-
ditions considered, that is remarkable. The
train left Salamanca, n. Y. one hour and
sixteen minutes late and got into Chicago
on time. The train made the run between
Marion Ohio and Huntington, Ind, a dis
tance Of 127 miles. in 137 minutes. This
time included five stops, one of eight min
uteS' duration.
Evening star., 1901-02-21
Newly Promoted Omcer. Assigned

Lieutenant colonels recently promoted to
the grade of colonel have been assigned to
the command of regiments as follows:
Cavalry-Col. A. B. Wells, from the 9th
to the 1st; Col. T. ]. Wint, to the 6th Col.
Francis Moore, from the 10th to the 11th;
Col ]. N Wheelan, from the 7th to the
18th.
Infantry-Col. Mott Hooton, from the 9th
to the 7th; Col. William N. Van Horne,
from the 18th to the Goth; Col Constant
Williams, from the 18th to the 26th: Col. A.
w. Corliss, to the I'd: Col r. 1. lIskridge.
from the 23d to the 9th.
Evening star., 1901-02-21

toward the proprietors of the place and De
stroyed ii t.. abating public nuisance sie
n.ag NOT entity of malicious desfruction of
property.
This decision does not affect the cases
pending against Mrs. Nation for lhe Sum
day raid for which she is now IN the couh-
ty Jail.
Evening star., 1901-02-21
MIR. ROOSEVELT IN CHICAGO.
En- Route Home From His Hunting
Trip Out West.

ETA xhouAc nome from His huht1nk
Trip Out West.
CHICAGO, February 21-vice President
elect Roosevelt. picture Of health. arrived
here at 7:45 am. todaysin a special car at
tached to the limited of the Chicago and
Northwestern railroad. He greeted the
newspaper reporters brislly and hurried to
carriage, which was waiting for him.
He was driven to the Auditorium annex,
where he took breakfast
The trip from Coloradoi Springs, Col.
Roosevelt said, had been without incident
While he was saf the shoael his private car
was switched stha Lake Shore depot to be
attached to the Fast mail leaving at pm.
Evening star., 1901-02-21
cefeneI we.sri. Retirea.

Col. Henry W Vessels. Us. United States
Cavalry. having been FfounS incapacitated
for active duty. on account OF disability in
% osasnt to o. the ssrvice. haa.ses placed on the
Evening star., 1901-02-21
shubries,. Trial Postponed.

The trial run of the torpedo boat Shu-
brick which was fixed for the 26th instant.
has been postponed indefinitely on account,
of the severe weather conditions to be ex
pected in the near future In Chesapeake
bay.
Evening star., 1901-02-21

Chinese OiliciaIs Who Aided Boxers
to he Finished.

FEKIN, February 21-Prince Ching and
Ii Hung Chang have received telegraphic
Instructions from the court to notify the
ministers of the powers that an edict has
been issued regarding the punishments of
Chinese officials, confirmatOry of the d.
mands made by the ministers. as follows:
General Tung Flu Sian, 10 be degraded
and deprived of his rank.
Prince Tuan and Duke Ian, to be dis
graced and exiled.
Prince Chuang, Wing Men and Chao Shu
thiao, to commit suicide.
'Hsu Chan Yu, Yu Hsien and Ki Hahn,
to be beheaded."
This is not exactly what the ministers de
manded, but 1t Is considered advisable to
agree To IT, as the demand for lives has
been agreed TO except in the case of Gen.
'rung Fuh Sian, whom the court is power
less To modest
There is a private understanding that his
life will be claimed when it is possible
The European and Chinese secretaries of
legations and others who have lived in
China for years consider that China has
gained q victory. as the only man the court
has to behead Is Yu-Hsien. The other two
are in the hands of the Japanese and could
be beheaded when their execution IS want
ed. Suicide is no disgrace whatever in the
eyes of the Chinese.
No one believes Gen. Tung Fuh Sian Will
ever suffer punishment. People here say
Chinese imperial edicts very unstable
documents, especially when private edicts
TO the executive officials accompany the
public edicts. recent decree ordered all
the indicted officials to commit suicide, yet,
II IS evident a secret edict was sent in
structing the persons implicated not to
obey. What proof. ii is asked. is there
now that the terms OF the decree will be
carried out?
Prince Ching Alarmed.
Prince Ching is greatly alarmed al the
preparations for the military expedition
into the interior. H. asks why they are
not countermanded. now that China has
agreed to the demands of the powers, in
stead of which the preparations continue.
Mr.. j. Fowler, the United States consul
AT Chez Foo, has sent Minister Conger a
proclamation issued by Yuen-shi-kai, the
governor Of the province of Shan-tung,
giving protection to the missionaries and
offering n reward of 300 taels for the cap
ture Of any OF the ring leaders of the
cent disturbances, and offering a reward
of 100 taels for the capture of others than
those actually committing outrages.
The civil and military authorities will
be held strictly accountable for the good
order OF their districts. When outrages
are committed they will be disgraced and
reported to the throne. Where no out
RACES occur for three years the civil and
military authorities will be rewarded by a
merit tablet and button.
The merchants of Tien Tsin have sent a
memorial TO Gen. Chafree. asking him to
resume the occupation of the former Amer
lean concession. long ago given up and un-
occupied, though both the British and Ger
man commanders talk of annexing il.
The merchants point out that they would
be badly handicapped without the conces-
sion, they would have to pay wharfage
TO Il foreign power as well as to the Chi
nese officials. The general desires that the
matter be referred to Minister Conger for
decision.
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Visiting Utah People

l.. c. Miller and wife, prominent Salt
Lake City. Utah, people, who have been
visiting in the Islands for the past three
"eeks, will leave for their home by the
Sonoma. They have been on the Islands
es Hawaii and Maui and seen every
III :tation and place of note on Oahu
and n Honoluiu and are so charmed
with heir first impressions that they
may rpeat their trip again next year.
They have been entertained during
their stay and We're the guests of honor
at hau given Saturday evening at
Kekauii<e-Pa. Mr.. Miller is the finan-
ciaJ agent in Utah for a New York
house and is one of the representative
business men Of the Mormon capital.
While his visit to the Hawaiian Islands
was chiefly for pleasure, yet he will
carr away with him a large amount
of data concerning the best investments
in sugar stocks and property.
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!. ARRIVED AT HONOLULU.

Saturday, March 8.
w. strnr. Kinau, Freeman, from Hilo
and way ports with 1893 sheep, 10 cords
wood. 2 horses, 60 sacks corn, &C sacks
taro, IS hogs, so cases liquor and 225
packages sundries.
Am. brig Galilee, Dinsmore, from San
Francisco.
Sunday, March 10.
w. stmr. Claudine. Parker, from Maui
ports.
w. stmr. Lehua, Bennett, from Molo-
kai ports.
IL. stmr. Hanalei, Greene, from Kauai
Ii. stmr. Mikahala, Peterson, from
Kauai
AM. blk. Irmgard, Schmidt, II days
from San Francisco.
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REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS

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