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The Butte inter mountain., 1902-02-11
SHE MAKES SECRET TREATY
ABOUT CHINESE BANK.
WENT BACK ON A PROMISE
If Secret Provision Is Executed It
Would Practically Exclude All
American Competition for
Manchurian Trade.
(By Associated press.) J

Washington, Feb. 11.-Negotiations be-
tween the United States and Russia
relative to Manchuria are progressing
with the exhibition of a great deal of
energy on our part though the exchanges
are In the kindliest spirit.
The attitude of the Russian govern
ment in this matter has SHIFTED mater
tally since the beginning of negotiations
The treaty was drawn up practically be-
tween Russia and China, providing for
the evacuation of Manchuria by the Rus
sian troops who have been in military
possession of the country practically
since the boxer outbreak.
The treaty contained many rather
complex clauses in Chna's favor and
a sngularly Objectionable provision
placing the Russo Chinese bank in prac-
tical control of the material interests Of
Manchuria.
1t was quickly proved that the pro-
vision II executed practically would ex-
clude Americans from competition In
Manchuria which Is valuable as market
t. our manufactured cottons.
Therefore, Russia's attention was di-
rected to our existing rights under the
treaty with China and also to her own
promises made directly to the United
States government during the early days
of the Russian protection of Manchuria.
Russian Secret Treaty.
1t possible our recommendations
were considered favorably, for the pro-
vision OF the Russo Chinese bank was
withdrawn.
However, II has been discovered that
the Russian government following a
practice known in European diplomacy
has drawn up a secret agreement with
China comforting upon the Russo Chinese
bank all powers contained in the origi-
nal treaty proviso, therefore the United
Gtates has renewed its objections, not
only addressing itself to Russia but
making persistent objection to China.
1t is declared that In doing so our
government has acted Independently
though it is a matter Of common knowl-
edge that other great commercial powers
whore interests in Manchurla are almost
as considerable as our own have address,
ed similar representations to both China
and Russia.
The Butte inter mountain., 1902-02-11
REPORT OF EXPERTS
BOARD CT TEA MEN MAKE STATE
MENT TO SECRETARY.
WERE IN SESSION ONE WEEK
If Boards Selections Are Not Salts
factory Merchants Can Appeal or
Protest to Secretary Shaw
Consists of Seven.
WERE IN SESSION ONE WEEK
(By Associated Press.)


New York Feb. 1.-THE board of tea
experts appointed by the secretary of the
treasury to establish the various stand
ards Of tea for the ensuing year. to pre-
vent adulteration and to classify the
different qualities has prepared their
recommendation embodied In a report
which they have transmitted to Secre-
tary Shaw of the treasury department
George i. Hewlett, chairman of the
board of experts, declined to disclose the
contents Of the reports.
AS to statements that some of the In
terets Of the trade were not satisfied
with some of the boards selections, Mr.
Hewlett said certain tea merchants OBJ
jected to some of the standards estab.
lished by the board last year, believing
they were placed too high.
May Enter Protest.
When asked II any concessions hai
been made this year, he said the merch.
ants interested will have to determin,
that question by inspecting the samples
chosen to designate the various stand
ards.
The schedule submitted, Mr.. Hewlett
said, will not be adopted until approved
by Secretary Shaw and such approva
probably VIII be withheld for reason
able time to enable any merchants VIII,
30 choose to enter protests against an,
of the boards selections. The tea ex
perts were in session one week.
The board consists Of seven member
connected with prominent firms from var
ious cities throughout the United State
who are appointed to convene each yea
by the secretary Of the treasury.
The Butte inter mountain., 1902-02-11
Speaking of Epidemics.
yellowstone Leader.)

The outbreak of an epidemic of any
infectious disease entails upon the COM
munity serious loss and therefore it
should be the duty of every citizen to
prevent the spread of such to the utmost
of his ability.
The loss is both direct and indirect.
direct I'm that 1t necessitates the outlay
of large sums of money on the mainten-
ance and care of the affected, and in
directly by withdrawing from labor and
the production of wealth the affected and
those liable to carry the infection; alsc
in extensive outbreaks the suspension OF
schools.
The latter alone is a loss that can never
be reclaimed and inestimable in dollars
and cents.
The Butte inter mountain., 1902-02-11
To the Poor Indian.
(Townsend Starr

=
Are the untutored tribesmen of the
plains to be compelled to give up the
wearing of long hair the painting of
their faces, their traditional raiment OF
skins and of blankets, their savage hunt
ing knives, their moccasins, their inn
memorial pastimes of dances, their priln-
eyai habits, the shelter of the tepee
and wigwam, the gatherings around
camp fires, the smoking of pipes Of peace
the banquets of the flesh and fat young
nnppies, the chanting of death songs, the
keen eyed following of trails and all the
customs and characteristics which have
come down from the dusky ages when
the red men roamed from sea to sea and
had never seen pale face or heard the
sound of powder or known the taste of
fire water?
The Butte inter mountain., 1902-02-11
WAS NEARLY DEPORTED.
But Returns Now With Ninety Thou.
sand Dollars.
(BY Associated Press.

New York, Feb. 11.-Nearly deported
In December last for his penniless cond-
tion, after he had arrived in the steerage
of the Etruria, Thomas Mulhein of
County Dublin, Ireland, will sail back
to his native land in a short time with
$50, 900 in his possession.
More than 65 years old, he
came to see his brother Patrick 80 years
old, whom he knew to be passing away,
at Sullivan, Maine, and, although, be-
cause Of his detention at Ellis Island, he
hardly reached his brothers bedside be-
fore 1t was too late, he was not forgot
ten.
BY the terms of the latter's will, he
was made comparatively wealthy man.
lie purposes to return to Ireland and
enjoy the competence in his declining
years
The Butte inter mountain., 1902-02-11
Woes of Country Editor.
(Forsyth Times.)

And so Ii goes dear reader. The man
who sits down In the editorial den and
waits for the time when he can run
an Interesting" paper and not incur the
displeasure of his best friend will find
1t only when he stuffs coffin for the
benefit OF the sexton. l.
He can make his dearest friend hot
without half trying; and i'm fact when
he tries hardest not to. Some will con-
denim him If he Is too prosy
Some will condemn him because he is
too much a matter of fact sort of a fell
low, and never gives any of the funny
side of life; then IL he attempts to per-
petrate jokes just as like as not 1t will
hit the wrong fellow, he Is hot, and
comes around with a club to kill the
fool editor ft
At the same time. dear reader the
poor editor means no harm to- anyone.
There Is no doubt In our mind, after
twelve years experience In the business.
that an editor would have to be an angel
In order to scratch everybody where they
itch and never touch any sore spots
But there is one good characteristic
in most edtors-we never knew one
mean enough to say half as mean
| things about people as some of them say
| about him.
We have known men to curse and
| abuse an editor because the PAPER did
not suit them, yet If the same editor
would tell half the mean acts Of these
| same persons he could make their hail
| curl and their gall curdle, and we some
times think he would be fully justified
in doing 1t.
The Butte inter mountain., 1902-02-11
WHEN THE SHEARS GET GAY

Clippings from the State Press)

or the national irrigation association.
1t Is said that ii does not secure lands
redeemed by the government to actual
settlers. but leaves a loophole by which
they can be monopolized in large tracts
by speculators in the manner made
familiar by operations of pipe and desert
land spectators.
There are just two essential principles
of any equitable plan of government ir-
rigation.
The money spent by the government
should be repaid by settlers in the price
of the land and the redeemed land
should be sold only in small tracts to
actual cultivators of 1t.
The Butte inter mountain., 1902-02-11
The Usual Thing.
Baltimore News.)

There something remarkable about
this umbrella" said Jawleigh, exhibit
ing the antique handle.
Il suppose" remarked his friend, you
refer to the fact that while your name
is John Anderson Jawleight, the mono
gram Is f. L. T.? Nothing peculiar
about that, at an SIR"
The Butte inter mountain., 1902-02-11
posed she had her lawyer draw up pa
pers to sue me IL / tried to back out!'
A Happy Thought.

Sbaltimore News.)
yes, Jones struggled along with his
toric plays and melodramas. bat they
wouidnt take. Now he has a wonder
record breaker"
You don't say! What's the piot?"
II don't know, but the play ends in the
middle of the last act"
The mid-say, what are you giving
me?"
Straight goods. The idea is to fool the
people who always begin putting on
their wraps before the curtain falls"
The Butte inter mountain., 1902-02-11
BOTH WERE KILLED.
Pistol Duel in Trinidad, Colorado, Re-
suits Fatally.
(By Associated Press.

Trinidad. Colo. Feb. 11.-Lewis Cham
bers and Teleson Trujllo fought duel
with pistols In saloon at Bowen, In
which the latter was almost Immediately
killed and Chambers received wounds
from which he died several hours later.
Trujillo, who was a miner, was quarrel
ing with a fellow workman when Cham
bers interceded.
The Mexican began firing at Chambers
who responded with his revolver, with
the result as above stated.
The Butte inter mountain., 1902-02-11
Will Be No Strike.
(By Associated Press. }

IBy AE5UTTItEU FTtB5.J
New York, Feb, 11.-In accordance
with the plan of arbitration arranged
fortnight since, 5000 cloakmakers have
reached an agreement as to wages and
conditions for the spring season, and
there Win be no strike
The Butte inter mountain., 1902-02-11
Miners Crushed to Death.

Trinidad. Colo, Feb. III. V. Ribald
and Tom Martin We're crushed to death
by fall of coal and rock In the mines
OF the Victor Coal company. Ribald was
unmarried. Martin leaves wife and
two children.
The Butte inter mountain., 1902-02-11
Paradoxical.
(Puck.)

Sally Gay--After he had kissed you
good night for the last time suppose he
took one more?
Dolly swift-Oh, yes. Several dozen
one-mOres, in facti
The Butte inter mountain., 1902-02-11
She Was Willing.
Baltimore News.)

did Miss Focksie consent readily
when you asked her to mary your"
Consent! Why, man, she had been
studying Bradstreet's and Dun's for
month, and within an hour after pro-
The Butte inter mountain., 1902-02-11
Generous.
(Rrooklyn Ea ole \

0bTUUkIyH EdBIe.J
Mr.. Newlywed (solcitously)-And how
do you get along with the butcher, love-
Mrs. Newlywed-Oh, splendidly. He is
such a generous man, Mortimer When
order four-pound roast he always
sends me one Weighing six or seven.
The Butte inter mountain., 1902-02-11
Charcoal Eph's Daily Thought.
(Baltimore News.)

Oars lot OBJ people All don see
entahed In no six-day races" said Char
coal Eph, as he scratched another
match, dat kin do some moughty wahm
sprintin' TO dinin-room wen de bell
ring; yes, .sah'
The Butte inter mountain., 1902-02-11
Not a Good Bill.
(Billings News.)

The irrigation bill which has been
prepared by the house committee is not
satisfactory to the interior department
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-02-06
WALSH COUNTY LEPERs.
National LazarcttO Would De Benz
eft to North Dakota, Which Has
Two Cases.

National Laznrctto Would De a Benz
eft to North Dakota, Which Has
Two Cases.
Walsh county is especially interested
in the bill introduced by Senator Platt
of New York, to establish a national
lazaretto for lepers. Walsh county has
had, for about ten years, two lepers,
and they have caused no end of troub-
lie, to say nothing of an annual expend-
iture of 5000 for their maintenance.
The lepers are both men, and live in
a building provided by the county, on
the farm of the elder man, z. Ardahl,
in Silvesta township. The wife of the
old man is hired by the county to sup
ply them with food, but We're it not Tor
the fact that the young man Is able to
care for the other, as we'll as himself, II
would be impossible to get anyone TO
care for them.
The situation has caused great deal
of trouble in the school district OF that
vicinity. The children of the older man
attempted to attend school, and. imme-
diately, all the other children were
withdrawn. The county commissioners
at one time contemplated moving the
men 10 the county poorfarm at Park
River, but so great was the protest that
it was abandoned. Attempts have been
made to send them to a lazaretto IN
Newfoundland, and also to the leper col
ony in the Hawaiian islands, but rail-
way and steamship companies refused
to carry them.
The interests OF humanity demand
that there should be some place where
these poor, unfortunates may receive
proper attention.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-02-06
wARDEN,s WIFE is GONE.
likewise Two Murdcrers Who Were
Condemned to Death.

likewise Two Murdcrers Who Were
Condemned to Death.
Pittsburg, Feb. 1.-Edward and john
Biddle, burglars and murderers under
sentence Of death, early yesterday
morning escaped from the Allegheny
county Jail in the heart of Pittsburs
after slightly wounding two OF the
guards and locking UP three of them
in the Jail dungeon. Mrs. soffel, the
wife of Jail Warden Soffel, is missing.
Her husband is convinced that 1t was
she who struggled into the Biddle
brothers cell the saw and revolvers
that effected their escape. The BID.
dies were convicted of the murder OF
Grocer Thomas D. Kahney, whom they
shot tn death as he interrupted them
while they were trying to chlorotor1n
his wife at o'clock one morning last
summer. Mrs. Soffel is said to have
been infatuated with Edward Biddle'
who is handsome.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-02-06
EVERYTHING BUT MIXED FLOUR
PROPOSED BY THE
DEMOCRATS ARE TURNED
DOWN.
TO TAKE Effect ON JULY I, 1902.
REPEAL WILL EFFECT AN AGGRE.
GATE REDUCTION OF
$57,OOO,OOO.

Washington, Feb. 1.-The ways and
means committee, by unanimous vote,
yesterday instructed Chairman Payne
to prepare a bill repeating all the war
revenue taxes except the tax on mixed
flour. The action taken was In the
form of a resolution to the effect that
the bill should provide for the repeal
Of the remaining war taxes, to take ef-
feet on July 1, 1902, except that the re-
peal of the duty on tea should go into
effect Jan. /, 1903 The only division in
the committee was on amendments pro-
posed by Democratic members. Repre-
sentative Richardson of Tennessee pro-
posed an amendment to put trust-made
articles on the free list. This was de-
feated by party vote, as was the
amendment of Representative Robert
son of Louisiana to continue the tax on
bucket shops" Representative New
lands of Nevada offered two amend
ments, one excepting from the repeal
the tax on petroleum and sugar re-
fineries, and another imposing tax OF
one-tenth Of 1 per cent on the gross
receipts of any industrial corporation
having receipts of 100000 annually.
Both amendments were defeated by
party votes.
Chairman Payne Explains.
Chairman Payne made the following
statement on the proposed repeal:
1.-THE treasury now has an available
cash balance of something over $l74.-
100000. 1t is not likely that this viii
be increased materially during the
present fiscal year as the treasury is
buying bonds at rate that will use
up the surplus to accumulate between
this and the end of the fiscal year, June
80 next. The secretary of the treas
ury's report estimated a surplus fol
this year of 500, 100000, and subsequent
results seem to confirm this estimate
The committee, therefore, thought II
was entirely safe to repeal the remain
der of the war revenue taxes amount
ing to SOS, Oo0, 900, and the tax on tea OF
Sc, OOO, 900, in the aggregate, SIT, O00,0Oo
at this time. This will still leave
surplus estimated on this years re-
ceipts and expenses of $22,000,OoO OF
So, 900, 900 for the year, while we vii
start upon the next fiscal year will
$174, 0o0. 900 available cash in the trees
ury."
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-02-06
BUILDINGS WRECKED.
little Rock Suffers n Loss of Half q
Million From the Storm.

little Rock Suffers n Loss of Half
Million From the Storm.
Memphis, Tenn, Jan. S1.-In addition
to interruption Of Geographic and tele-
ohonic connection in the territory west
of Memphis, heavy damage from the
weight of sleet on roofs is reported.
Little Rock has suffered from a dozen
buildings being wrecked, with loss OF
about half a million dollars. At Rector
Ark, a number of houses collapsed,
and the loss is estimated at $4,000. At
Dyersburg, Tenn, one house is practi-
cally wrecked and other houses badly
damaged. Heavy loss is reported from
Union, Tenn.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-02-06
IS TENTATIVE SUGGESTION.
Dutch Note to England Not . Specific
Peace PROPOSAL.

Peace PrOpOsal.
London. Jan. 81. = Reuters Telegram
company says the Dutch government sub
United no peace proposals In its note to
Great Britain. The communication to
Great Britain partakes Of the character
Of a tentative suggestion, intended to ia
>ilitate the conclusion Of the war. Until
some definite step Is taken by the Boer
belligerents. 1t is regarded rs doubtful
whether any practical advance can be
made.
In the house Of commons this afternoon
the Right Hon. A. J. Balfour, first lord
Of the treasury and government leader
in the house, said he would not to-day
be able to lay the communication from
the Dutch government in regard to peace
in South Africa before the house, and
probably not this week.
Mr.. Balfour said: II al not able to
name day for laying the correspondence,
before the house. I don't imagine that
the Dutch government will until to-mor-
row be in possession of our reply. 1t is
impossible to lay anything on the table
just yet, but hope there will not be
| long delay
A Friendly Negotintor.
The Daily News, giving the alleged
Genesis Of the proposal from the govern
ment Of The Netherlands on the subject
of the South African war. says that from
ShC lASI LIZ 1AuyPCAS SAAC 4|ulSAA pASlAAS1,
stipulated that he would take no part
in either arbitration or mediation, and
accepted the view that he would have to
bring pressure to bear on the Boer dele
gates to persuade them to abandon their
demand for independence. He explained
his position to an English visitor who
went to urge him to take action. This
visitor afterward communicated to Mr..
Chamberlain, the colonial secretary, and
to Lord Lansdowne. the secretary Of for
eign affairs, DR.. Kuyper's views, and his
offer to become friendly negotiator."
Mr.. Chamberlain courteously replied that
he was interested in the proposal, but
could not recognize any approaches un-
less they were made directly by the Beers
themselves. The reply Of Lord Lans-
downe intimated that he had sent the
proposal to Lord Salisbury, the premier,
and that there the matter had remained
Until DR.. Kuyper visited London.
At Queens Command.
The Brussels correspondent Of the
Standard declares that the peace initia-
tive on the part Of Holland was decided
upon at the personal instigation of Queen
Wilhelmina in cabinet council, at which
she presided. The correspondent says
that Mr.. Kruger was informally and con-
tfdentially acquainted with this proposed
step, but declared that he could not
charge the Dutch government with any
mission of peace as long as Great Britain
rejected the idea of Boer independence.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-02-06
atBtls FLEEING FOR SHELTER
+, GENERAL OUTLOOK FOR PEACE
WAS NEVER BRIGHTER
THAN NOW.
sAMAR ALONE NOT PAcIfItD
. ,RECeNCENTRATIoN AND OTHER
STERN MEASURES ARE HAv-
ING EFFECT.

Manila, Feb. 1.-The general outlook
for pacitication in the archipelago, ev-
erywhere outside the island of Samar,
has never been more favorable since
the original outbreak of the Filipino
Instruction than at the present time.
The Insurgents have been broken up
into small bands and are everywhere
fleeing for shelter. They surrender
daily, are captured or killed.
The policy of Recommendation and
the stern measure Of closing the ports
to commerce have accomplished every
thing expected Of them. Gen. Chaffee
still hopes that by the end Of Febru-
airy the island Of samar alone will re-
main to be pacified.
Those provinces bordering on the
Provinces Of Batangas and Laguna, in
by the native constabulary, who
Have Done Excellent Work
and;who have received the commenda-
ton ,of Gen. ]. Franklin Bell, COM
manding in those provinces.
The members of the United States
Philippine commission are proud OF
following their suggestion, and the
greatest care Is exefclseu III Lie 9elSo
ton of officers for this force. During
St the past month eightytwo military
posts have been handed over to the
native constabulary.
Gen. Chaffee has taken effective
steps to make sure that there will be
no friction between the military and
4. civil authorities. The most positive
orders have been issued to all com
manders to cooperate in every way
with the civil authorities, without re-
taxing in severity when they have &C.
:. casion to deal with active insurgents.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-02-06
DOGS KILL A ROBBER.
Three NIastiffs Leap From a Wagon
R6,lalAa,. to RieGe4.

Three MastiRs Leap From n Wagon
and Chew the Robber to Pieces.
Upton, Ind, Jan. 31.-A highway robbe-
was killed by three dogs last night near
DEVILS Dew, northeast of here. Burley
wyandotte was driving home, when a
masked man stopped his team and de-
manded his money.
Wyandotte had three mastiffs in his
wagon, and he set them on the highway
man, who was soon overpowered. Not
wishing to have his assailant killed out
right, Wyandotte finally called off the
dogs and drove away, leaving the man at
the roadside. A party later reached the
woods and found the body, horribly mu-
tiiated. There was nothing to reveal the
robbers identity.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-02-06
MAYA LBArrLE IN 1'RospECT.

Fleets of the Colombian Government
and the Liberals May Try COnclu-
sions Again.
Panama, Colombia, Jan. 31.-The fleet
che Colombian government, composed Of
the gunboats Boyaca and Chucuito and
the armed launch Gen. Campo, sailed
from here last night having received or
ders to communicate with the Colombian
general, Castro, by all means. Gen.
west of Panama, and has not been heard
from in some time.)
An engagement between the vessels of
the government and the fleet of the
Colombian Liberals, composed Of the gun
boats Padilla, Darien and Gaitan, will
probably take place at Yeguala, thirty
miles from here. the place where the gov
eminent and Liberal vessels had an in
decisive encounter yesterday.