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Result OfPeaCe
Negotiations.
A. j. BafO0r Hopes TO Announce Them In Commons Next
honday-Members Certain IL VIM Be of Fun
Settement-8Oers Active in Cape Colony.

London, May 29--The government
leader, A. j. Balfour, announced In the
house of commons today that he hoped
to be able, on Monday next, to an
nounce the result Of the peace negotia-
lions in South Aferica.
Mr. Balfour added.
Il cannot, however, be absolutely GER
tain OF being In a position to do so and
until the statement can be made
do not think 1t expedient to take up
the budget"
The government leader also said
"A recent phrase hung in the ball
ance has been absurdy mislnterpreted
as Affecting developments on the sub
Jects Of the budget. That IS not a
fact and the only point is whether the
house can properly be asked TO dis
cuss the budget until they know pre-
clsely where they stand in regard TO
the negotiations
In spite of Mr.. Balfour's pretended
uncertainty there is no doubt whatever
In the house OF commons or elsewhere
that a full peace settlement will be an
nounced Monday next,
The capture Of COmmandant Malan
announced from Middleburg, Cape Col
ony last night, recalls attention 10 the
activity of the rebellion in Cape Colony
Conlmandant Malan took the late Com
mandant Scheeper's commando when
the latter was captured by the British
and became chief Boer commandant In
Cape Colony after CUmmandant Krit-
zenbergers capture. Malan. who was
MORALLY wounded when captured by
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WITHIN NILE OF PELEE'S CRATER.

Fort de France. Martinique, noon
May 29.-The crater OF Mont Pelee has
been approached within one mile This
feat was achieved Tuesday afternoon
by George Kayarbgh. an unattached
newspaper man, who had accompanied
Prof. Robert r. HIN, United States gov
eminent geologist on his expedition.
When Prof Hin turned south TO-
ward ST. Pierre, Mr. Kavanagh con-
tinued on past Morne Rouge His route
seems 20 have been along or near the
Gale Basse divide. lie says he de-
seconded from Morne Rouge into the
valley between Morne Rouge and Mont
Pelee. This valley was deeply strewn
with ashes Mr. Kayanagh was guild
ed by an aged negro to where an old
foot path once led TO Lake Palmlste.
near the summit OF the crater There
an iron cross, 20 feet high. was buried
In ashes TO within a foot OF its top.
Before him stretched upward the noun
tein slope, covered with ashes. which
were soaked by the heavy rains and
baked by the sun, and volcano heat.
looked like a cement sidewalk. The
whole mountain top was shrouded In
smoke.
Eaz1AffIl NJ thA an plaaLan af sha nrA
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Maj. Collects mounted troops, wa,
among the irrec0ncllabies who refused
10 send delegates 10 the peace confer.
ence at Vereeniglng, Transvaal
According TO me latest uncensored
correspondence from Capetown the
Beers are stu I'm occupation OF many
localities OF Cape Coony, having a
score or bands OF raiders, mounted and
armed and OF sufficient mobility to de-
~ successful pur although the
British nave often swept and cleared"
every mile of the oO'ony's territory. \
correspondent reports that the "inva-
sion is more actively aggressive than
ever and tine rebels more rampant"
The cOmraign against the Boer COM
mandoes IN Cape Colony, which has
been In active i~ogress for 10 months
has achieved nothing beyond keeping
them moving.
ANY occasional success" the COR
respondent adds, obtained by the
IL British columns operating in Cape
Colony Is more the result OF luck than
OF their tactics and these unpalatabe
facts VIII continue ns long as few
columns operate. The inadequacy OF
the supply Of troops IS at the root OF
the unsatisfactory operations.
London, May 29--'rhe British cabinet
which was specially summoned last
night was In session this morning
for q little over al hour. IL is
generally accepted, however, this morn.
ing, that the session, though brief, SUI.
feed to put the iina, touches on the
agreement which viii terminate the
war. The colonial secretary, Joseph
Chamberlain, was sufficiently recovered
from his indisposition to attend what
has been designated as the peace"
cabinet.
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BILL OF RIGHTS FOR FILIPINOS.
Lodge Offers Amendment to Philippines Bill Extending 10 Islands
Provisions Of Constitution Of the United States-To be
No Right to Garry Arms or Trial by Jury

Washington, May 299.-The senate
convened at 1o'clock in order that
additional time might be afforded for
the discussion Of the Philippine bill
A joint resolution was introduced
and passed authorizing the secretary
OF war 10 deliver to the governor Of
New Jersey as many condemned bronze
cannon not Weighing over 100 as
might be necessary for the construc-
ton Of an equestrian statute Of the
Gen. w. j. Sewel.
The conference report on the river
and harbor bill was presented and
without comment agreed to.
Consideration was resumed Of the
Philippine government bill Mr.. Lodge
OF Massachusetts, In charge Of the mea-
sure, offered two or three amendments
Of minor character which were agreed
TO. He then offered an amendment ex-
tending to the inhabitants the bill OF
rights" Of the Constitution OF the
United States, except the right to bear
arms and the right OF trial by Jury.
In answer 20 an inquiry by Mr., Pettus
Of Alabama, Mr. Lodge explained that,
In the opinion of the majority OF the
committee on the Philippines, It would
be unwise. under the present Circum-
stances to extend those rights TO the
Fillplnos. The amendment was agreed
TO.
Other amendments were adopted as
follows:
Providing that nothing in the pend
f.ssr nl.a l.. l.aIl
peal the act providing for revenue for
the Philippines; providing that a sin
gle homestead entry shall not exceed
forty acres in extent providing that
the beneficial use shall be the basis.
the measure and the limit OF all rights
TO water In the island, and that the
government is authorized to make rules
for the use OF the water supply. bro
vidlng that II bonds or any portion
thereof shall be paid out OF the funds
Of the government OF said islands. such
municipality shall reimburse said gov
eminent for the sum thus paid and
said government Is hereby empowered
to collect said sum by the levy and
collection Of taxes an such municipal
ity.
Some other amendments were adopt
ed. but they were OF a verbal or minor
character.
Mr. Morgan OF Alabama then adj
dressed the senate UPON the bill He
cordially approved the measure which,
he said was a decided Improvement
on the law now IN the islands Ger
tain changes, which he did not indicate.
ought 20 be- made I'm the bill. but in
a general way II looked toward peace.
He read an editorial from an Alabama
newspaper which he adopted as his
own sentiments. The editorial held
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yious day and the awful suddenness OF
the outburst. and tempted by the SEEM
ingly easy ascent, he continued up
ward and made photographs and rough
sketches
Mr.. Kayanagh found the valley filled
with ashes and two great riffs which
he was afraid 10 approach. In the
evening he turned back reaching Morne
Rouge al about o'clock He had made
no new observations, and realized his
danger only the next morning when
occurred the greatest outburst since
Mont Pelee's first eruption.
On Wednesday M. Kavanagh tried
10 descend TO ST. Pierre, but failed. He
found a little hamlet IN a valley near
the mountain, black with $50 dead
ho9ies. They were not carbOnized nor
hgd their clothing been burned or. Pro-
baby this valley lay near the inner
edge Of the one Of blasting flames.
George KEENAN, reported from Morne
Rouge this morning.
Two hours ago Prof Angelo Heilprin,
president OF the Philadelphia Geo.
graphical society. but here under the
auspices OF the National Geographical
society left with Mr. Leadbetter. to
make a three days careful exploration
and study OF the new eraisrs east and
r----AA
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that the United States had put its hand
to the plow In the Philippines and It
could not turn back, The Instruction
| In the Islands, Mr. Morgan said, was
broken, and the duty was left TO this
government 70 provide a just aud
equitable government for the people.
Division In the councils I'm this cOun-
try, he believed, kept the bolomen and
ladrones In the field. When that was
settled peace would be assured II
Agulnaldo had in fact driven Spanish
dominion from the islands or had de-
stroyed the power OF the United States
TO hold Manila under the peace proto-
col, he said. he had worked miracle
on the development OF national power
that no other man ever attempted
IF Spain was unable to cope with
his forces" he said, 1T does not fol-
low that Agunaldo could destroy by an
edict the military and naval forces OF
the United States"
II excuse those who now see a fatal
mistake" continued Mr. Morgan, "in
the policy OF the peace treaty. l still
excuse them for not trying 10 repeat
that concession when we know that
the success OF such an effort would
throw the Filipino people back into the
arms Of Spain whose tyTannies have
made her their unforgiying enemies" d
To have crowned such a war, waged
with such generous purpose with such
a result. he said would have dismayed
stronger hearts than those that beat In
the bosoms even OF his Democratic col
Leagues
There never had been. said Mr. Nor
gan. a pretense of organized governs
ment in the Philippines. 1t was I'M
Just to criticize Dewey for refusing 10
recognize Aguinaldo as president OF
the Philippine government.
Had he done so, said he. che would
nave given aid and comfort TO the de-
clared enemies Of the United states"
This was the legal stt,iudA ., hguin-
aldo and every other Ililino because
Dewey had no power TO change q dec
laration OF war by Congress-.
Dewey" he said. achieved Aguln-
aldo was devoted to the success of
American arms and had no rrafon 10
believe that he was a self-seeking ad-
yenturer.
"The laudatlons OF Agunaldo's pa
trlotism and heroism." said Mr.. Nor
gan, that have been poured out In his
honor here and elsewhere in the United
states. are as much out Of place as II
they had been u.s.ed In honor Of the
fox In Aesops Pa bles"
"Aguinaldo" he enid. was only a
convenient instrument in the hands OF
conspirators Had be died, another
would have been found. for the Hong
kong junta had committed heir
fortune perpetual i".
THE Fllipinos
liberty" Mr.. MOI
simply as the say.
to al Hongkong.'
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THIS AFTERNOON.
MIR. McAllister Cross Examined by
The Defense.


At this afternoons session. the cross
examination Of Deputy County Survey
or McAllister was continued with c. b.
Stewart propounding the questions.
During the examination, Peter Morten-
sen. his father and brothers sat near
the table with pencil and paper In hand
and took down the items as they were
given by the witness. They were more
than deeply interested In all that was
said.
Now. Mr.. McAllister, will you make
a statement as TO just what measure
ments you made and Just what were
made by your deputies when you were
not directly present."
Mr.. McAllister then gave In detail
the desired information. referring 10
his notebook where his memory did not
serve him He gave the names OF the
owners OF the houses Indicated on the
big chart and explained his measure
ments IN detail, and also those made by
his assistants.
This examination Is very firing and
appears unnecessary to the lookerson.
but In reality Il is very important
matter, as the points determine to
great extent the time II would require
10 go from one point 20 another.
Atty. Stewart then arose and raised
an objection. He made a motion that
all the evidence given by the witness
with reference 10 the measurements not
made directly by him be stricken out
on the ground that Il was hearsay. The
court overruled the objection.
"Whqn aid YOU visit the grave Mr.
McAlllster?"
Il think II was on the 18TH day OF
December 1901"
Were you there before you took the
measurements
eyes. SIR"
who was with your"
II think Mr.. Loofbourow and some
OF the deputy shcriffs.'
who pointed out to you the graye?"
"Mr Loofbourow."
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voluntary or Involuntary man
slaughter viii not enter into this case
This case Is murder In the first degree
or Il Is nothing.
CIRCuMSTANTIAL EVIDENCE.
We have heard a great deal about
crcumstantiai evidence. II there IS
any evidence that Is misunderstood
fore, from circumstances we reason out
the guilt or innocence OF the accused,
In other words, crcumstautial evidence
is process of reasoning The state
must prove the guilt OF the defendant
beyond reasonable doubt. We show
that the circumstances surrounding this
case are inconsistent with any hypothe-
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Dec. 16, j. c. Sharp -. 200. 90
Dec l6. summerhays 81, 100 90 sl,5is. 10
Dec. l6 check from
Cannon. dated ahead.
to-wit; Dec. q, 1901.
for .. .. =. ...,...s 25S,4j
Money expended by Peter Mortensen
from Dec. Z, TO Dec rs, 1902. in
Guiding amount on hand.
,ho,.o ,o.ol 81 Rag 10
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/ n. oosulng statemen, OF the Nor
cose in the Third district court
morning, Dist.-Atty. Eichnor
|. y reterence to the financial eondi.
4, 4 the defendant the statement '.' o.
H. d 90 have a very prominent
~ IN inc proceedings. Much OF the
y =" n ne given in the case viii
'' ~ tbe finances OF the prisoner
49,, or not he was able to pay the
.'D o, which he said he turned over
'y ,.mes II. Hay on the night that
1o lie so fateful to both of the
uorc are the accounts to which
i,lrie,.attorney referred
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TO GEORGE RoMNEY.

Statement by Peter Mortsnsen to Geo.
+. Romney. Dec. g. 1901. that the
following amounts were due him, by
which he expected 10 pay the Pa
clic Lumber company.
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TO CHIEF HILTON.

Statement made by Peter Mortensen
to Thomas II. Hilton. chief OF po-
lice. Wednesday afternoon, Dec.
~. as to where he got the money
with which he claimed he paid
james II. Hav:
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FINANCIAL CHART.

Again referring 10 his financial con-
dition, the day before the murder he
swore in a Justices court that he had
no money. We viii show his financial
condition during the months OF Septem-
ber October and November. and will
show that on Dec. lG he did not have
the money 10 pay James X. Hay"
Mr. Elchnor here produced a chart
showing the receipts and disbursements
Of defendant during that time The
defense objected to the chart on the
ground that II was not the proper time
TO Introduce evidence. The objection
was sustained and Mr., Elchnor pro-
oeeded 10 give figures from his notes.
Continuing h sAAi "wA ~in
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SIS that any other person committed
the crime"
JAMES X, HAY.
Mr.. Eichnor then referred TO James
X. Hay. Spoke feeingly OF him as a
young man who was held In high es-
teen and who was honorable. He re-
ferred 10 his wife, the daughter Of
James Sharp, and the three little chill
dren and pointed out on the map where
he lived, also the residence OF Peter
Mortensen.
CLOSE FRIENDS.
"They were close friends" said Mr..
Eichnor. They associated together in
church affairs. In social and business
way, and their wives associated with
each other, Mr. Hay had been mar
ried about seven years and at the time
OF his death was secretary Of the Pa
ciiic Lumber company. He had been
there In that capacity for nearly two
years The business OF Peter Morten-
sen was that OF contractor. a business
which he has followed here for some
time. He bought most OF his lumber
from the Pacific Lumber company. and
had been buying there for several
years, In 1901 he got into debt with
the company, and Mr. Romney de-
manded settlement Of a debt OF about
$500 He asked Peter Mortensen ~
peatedly to make at least partial pav.
ment OF the debt He told him ne must
have the money. and Romney ask.d
Peter MOrtensen: Peter. how I'm The
world are you going to pay US? Where
are you going 10 get the monev?' This
conversation occurred about The 18th
OF December Peter Mortensen enum-
Grated several parties from whom he
expected 10 collect the money"
Dist.-Atty. Eichnor then referred 10
the financial statements. which are
given In full at the head OF these col.
umns. The prosecuting attorney then
got down to the lith Of December. when
Romney again demanded payment from
Mortensen. and the latter replied maj
he would try 20 settle the account the
following Monday.
MONEY SHOWING.
"Morlensen made some collections
but We viii show how much he re-.
ceived and how much he paid ont IN
within a few dollars. lie called on Mr.
Romney about o'clock on Monday
evening and told him he was ready 10
make a settlement. Mortensen said 10
Romney, let Mr.. Hay come over 10
my house tonight and get the money
Mortensen then turned to Hay and
said, Jimmy, you had better make out
the receipt and Mr. Hay did so. Mr..
Romney then asked Mortensen where
he got the money, and where he had
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Dec, 10. In box behind
chimney -. ....,. 5000
500 90 sS.27g 10
s ss1. 35
Paid mason on Mat
thews house ...,"...S 10000
Unaccounted for ....,.. 7S1.35
Money received by Peter Mortensen
from Dec. T. 1901, to Dec. l6. 1901.
inclusive:
1901
Dec. Z. j c. Sharp -; 800. 90
Dec, a. Western Mo-
line Pillow Conn. 1876. 10
Dec. II, Mrs. Matthews ESQ 90
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TRIAL PROPER
Mr.. Eichnor's Opening Statement TO
The Court and Jury.

The trial Of Peter Mortensen on the
charge OF numbering James 4. Hay be-
gan In deadly earnest this morning in
Judge Morse's court before Jury Of IL
good men, Long before Mr.. Eichnor be-
gan TO make his opening statement,
several easels for charts were brought
in, and a couple Of uprlghts which
suggested a scaffold In their construc-
tion. was brought in and placed in po-
sition for a chart The attorneys
desks were piled with charts, papers,
figures OF the accused's accounts and
other matters pertaining 10 the case.
As the defendant was brought into
court he appeared calm and unmoved
as ever, and when the court ordered the
clerk 20 read the information, Morten-
sen paid no attention TO II but con-
versed earnestly with his brother
Henry. The court room was crowded.
all the available seats being occupied.
After the reading OF the information,
and the rollcau OF the Jury Judge
Morse asked Are you ready"
THE state Is ready" said Mr. Eich-
nor
1.-The defense is ready" said Mr., c,
II. Stewart. The court then ordered all
witnesses who we're summoned either
for the state or defense TO leave the
courtroom and remain outside until
called
Mr.. Elchnor, the district attorney.
then began his opening statement. lie
said IN part: Gentlemen OF the jury,
you have heard the information read
which charges Peter Mortenscn with
murder I'm the first degree The infor-
nation alleges that on December 10,
1901. the defendant shot James r. Hay
IN the left side of the head with a re-
yovcr. from which shot wound Hay
died.
DEMANDS THE TRUTH.
wish TO state In the outset that the
state has no desire 20 present anything
but the absolute truth to this court and
Jury. / wish TO state further that II
any witness, either for the state or for
the defense. perjures himself he viii De
arrested bfore he gets to the elevator
I don't care who he may be. We will.
above all, demand the truth and facts"
Atty. Eichnor then defined murder In
the first degree as II is laid down in
the statutes. He referred 70 malice
implied and otherwise. lie then re-
ferred TO the case at bar and said:
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FINANCIAL STATEMENT

\ Neceipts and Disburse m ents OF
re'er hortensen from September
ON to December 10th, 1901.
RECEIPTS
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Attorney EcnOr Refers Most Important Factor Murder Trial
The Case is Now on Trial in Earnest District Ator-
neys Opening Statement
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NO ALIBI.

Nov as to his alleged alibi. the time
from , o'clock until 1880 that night
when he said he was with his sister-ln-
law. We will show that there was a
chot heard about $3.50 that night and
VIII show Peter Mortensen al about
1920 o'clock walking along the railroad
track with a shovel on his shoulder.
The street car left Calders park al
l0l5. and reached the Rio Grande
crossing about FIVE minutes later. max
ing the time 1920, When the car ap-
preached The crossing It Stacked up be-
cause the motorman had been violating
the rule OF the company by not stop-
ping at that crossing he saw a man
on the railroad track, and. thinking he
might be a spotter. he leaned over the
platform 10 get good look at him. az
that moment Peter Mortensen turned
his head so that the motorman recog-
nized him Instantly as man who had
ridden on his car so much
Just a few words on this brother-in-
law business, Peter Mortensen said 10
his brother-in I want you 10 say
you loaned me 81 600 on the day before
the tragedy. His brother-in- law said
he could not do so because his bank
account would not allow him 10. and
would not corroborate his statement
Further than that this defendant never
has explained 10 the satisfaction u
his brothersin-law where he was be-
tween and 1880 o'clock on the night
OF the murder.
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JURY IN THE MORTENSEN MURDER TRIAL

TweveM Fort prisoner
Innocence
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That tins advertiser wants 20 get into;
Call % the heNS ONCE and We will
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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1902-06-30
Democrats to Meet July gath.

At meeting of the state Demo
cratic committee, held in Burlington,
eight members were present and it
was decided to hold the Democratic
state convention in Burlington Thurs
day, July oath. R. S. Childs, of
Brattleboro, was selected as tenn
porary chairman and Elisha May, of
st. Johnsbury, as chairman of the
committee on resolutions. The basis
of representation for the convention
was fixed at one for each town and
and one for every 80 Democratic
votes cast in the last election for
governor.