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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-19


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pose Of readjusting 1t, If need be, to pre-
vailing national and international condf-
tions. 1t was noble statement; it was
timely declaration, yet it took no ac-
count Of imperialism in Brazil nor OF
royalty in Canada, perhaps because we
had little to fear from the Portuguese
while England was our actual ally.
All this was eighty years ago. when
democracy was making it's trial trip, SO to
say, and the federal union hung, as it
were. in the balance. We cling to 1T not
merely as an honorable tradition, but as a
sacred principle. We would fight and die
for It. -f.,"
A chance collision in the Caribbean sea,
an accident on land or ter would arouse
the hot blood Of the belligerent and ur-
thinking to degree which would probably
browbeat the wisest cabinet and defy the
most far-reaching statesmenship, Both in
and out of congress. Why? Because we
are touched upon a point Wh1chsour honor
will not brook. For what? For riff
raft of Latins who hate us and of 1nongrels
in abject ignorance and degradat ton, and
a territory we, shall never be able to ac-
quire. and not worth the acquiring if we
should ever 2be. able -.' 49,: =.
These questions are bound to be settled
sooner or later. Shall it be peace or war?
We want the canal. Let us take it. and, If
occasion require isthmus. Central Amer
lea and ALL If Germany wants to obtain
land and set UP colonies In South America,
why not? If England wants the same
down about Argentina, why not? Always
free trade for the United States. Why
not. Anyhow, instead Of nursing a wan
ton, senseIess..~ llypocritfcal jingoisnl
meaning nothing but froth in some and
| fustian in others-is it not the part of an
enlightened. self-respecting sagacity tc
begin to cast about us where we are at
-,
cf adjusting it to- the altered conditions
which mark the difference between 1872:
and 1902. ~, ~.
| Let Dewey show himself by all means
Let him exhibit that fleet. Let the ole
bird scream through the ambient air. Let
! the glorious old rag wave triumphant or
the wings of the wind. II 1T is to be g
fight we stand pa t on the Monroe doctrine
But why fight? TO what end? To what
profit? The weak. are sometimes oblgec
to fight in their own defense; the strong
| never, unless they want to. :
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ment colonization agent, arrived here yes
terday after a trip through the Saswatch
evan district, and the above Is the gist
of his story regarding the Dukhobor
leader Mr.. Speers says the man is I'm
doubtedly "dotty''. is one Of those on
whom Peter Veregin will have to use his
influence for good. if he is vested with
any. The village of Terpinia has a Duk-
hobor population Of LOO and Of this num-
Der only seven were affected with the re-
ligious craze. They went to .Yorkton
and became infatuated with the insane
notions in spite Of all their fellow vii
layers could do to the contrary. 49,. ~
/. Regarding the visit Of Peter Veregin,
the Siberian exile who is expected here
to-day, on his way to Yorkton, Mr.. Speers
said: s.....e.-. .''.'. -. -'~ re-. =
His influence will be great and his adj
vent will be welcomed by the Russian
communities in the west. How far he
may be instrumental in persuading them
to desist from or relinquish their faith, I
am not in a position to say. In my. ex-
periences found them rather self-willed.
They only resigned their allegiance to the
movement when they were suffering and
disappointed by the non-fullfllrnent of
prophesies which they believed to be in
fallible - 49,. ;,
II am persuaded that veregir will do
good. In many important matters re-
lating to former movements and govern
| ment they have consulted him and looked
on him as a man of superior Judgment.
The confidence they have hitherto reposeel
in him will have potent influence in
bringing about peace and contentment. ]
| believe his influence will be required with
| but small minority of the people.
| "veregin spent sixteen years in the
| penal settlements in Siberia, where he
was sent by the Russian authorities: 70.
exerting great influence over the .Dukho-
| bors. While in exile they found means OF
communicating with him and he has on
numerous occasions advised them:
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THE FRENCH POSITION
What the Foreign Office Has Asked OF
Venezuela. -

Venezuela. ~. -.
Paris, Dec. 19.-The foreign office here
desires to have it understood that the
note sent to the French charge d'affaires
give preferential treatment to French
claims, but only. treatment equal to that
which the, other powers may receive
though their recourse to force. This APP
plies only to claims which have arisen
since 1899, previous claims having been
submitted to arbitration. Concerning re-
cent claims. France first offered to per-
nit the Venezuelan. courts to pass upon
them, but since Germany and Great Brit
ain expect to secure. preference by the
adoption of forcible collection, the French
charge d'affaires has: now been ordered
to inform Venezuela that France expects
the same advantages in the, adjustment
of claims as Venezuela grants to Ger
many and Great Britain. This isanot i'll
tended as a coercive measure, but only
to secure for France equal treatmen with
the other powers. q. -. - =. =
France Opposes Pacific Blockade.
Later in the day it was ascertained
that the French government. had re-
.ceived detailed advices showing the Amer
/ lean position to be favorable to the ac-
ceptance of arbitration and opposing a
Pacific blockade 1t was said by officials
here that the American attitude towards.
q Pacific blockade was the same as that
asserted by Great Britain when France
sought to- close the ports of Formosa
against the rice trade. French policy
since then had been firmly opposed to q
Pacific blockade Although such policy
| had not yet been formally announced 1t
was applicable to Venezuela.
| A dispatch to the Liberte from The
Hague says the government Of Holland
has dispatched several warshps to the is
| land of Curacao to protect Dutch subjects
and to observe events. The dispatch adds
| that it is possible Holland will join in the
action of the allied powers against Vena-
zuela. 49, zt.5S
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( TO ADVANCE THE MONEY
w. r. Grace. e. Co. said To Be Willing Te
z.7 Finance Venezuela.

w. r. .Grace.& Co. Said To Be willing ! o
Finance Venezuela.
Special to The Journal. -
3. New York, Dec. 19.--It develops that one
of tho principal financial institutions in
New York is engaged in ans attempt to
solve the Venezu elan difficulty by advanc-
ing to Venezuela a sufficient. amount OF
money to pay its foreign obligations.
A definite offer has been made, it is
said, with the approval of the state de-
partment at Washington, to advance: all
the moneysnecessary to meet these obliga-
tons The name Of. the financial institu-
ton has not been given out, but 1t is tun-
derstood that w. r. Grace & Co, are in
terested in the move. Mr.. Grace is a for
mer mayor of New York and has extensive
property interests in South and Central
America. w
The plan is said to be for Venezuela to
pledge It's customs receipts for the repay
ment of the loan and to put the admins
tration Of It's customs affairs in the hands
Of an agent to be designated by the New
York people.
"National Honor Is Saved.''-castro.
Guayaquil, Ecuador, Dec. 19.-There was
large parade In the streets of Quito last
night as manifestation OF sympathy. with
Venezuela =
President Castro has replied as follows
to President Plaza's message:
Profound gratitude towards the gov
ernment aud noble people Of Ecuador.
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BENEDICT FRIED CASE
A Prospective North Dakota Family
Detained in the Eye
Hospital.

From The journal Bureau, Room 49,. Post Build
ing, Washington. Fs
Special to The Journal. 5s.. H..
Wa shington. Dec. 19.-Benedict Fried.
the immigrant who was ordered deported
with his family because the father and
two children were suffering with trachi1na,
but who was :afterward allowed to obtain
treatment for. the disease, was admitted
yesterday to the Presbyterian Eye, Ear
and Throat hospital in Baltimore. The
conditions are that if they are cured, the
family will be sallowed to proceed to their
objective point in North Dakota. but If
the treatment fails, they are to be sent
back to their native land. N.The mother
with. the other. three childra&will be taken
care of pending the treatment of the
father and little girls, who are and 3
years old. respectively. The patients are
all afflicted with rather mild form of
the disease. probably contracted after
leaving their native land The attending
physician said there was no doubt that
the cases could be cured If the patients
remained at the hospital long enough, but
t the disease was a stubborn one and yield
ed slowly to treatment. Fried has a
considerable sum OF cash and wants to go
to North Dakota and there join his three
| uncles, who have been citizens of that
state for years. He has already arranged
| for the purchase of a farm and stock.
w. W. Jernrane.
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THE LADR0NE ROUNDUP
Constabulary and City Police Are
Busy on the Outskirts of
Manila.

drones in Risal province is proceeding. "A
large force Of constabulary Is in the field
and the Manila police are CO. operating
with it.
They have cordoned the north boundary
of the city to prevent the bandits from
entering.
bling for the evolutions which are to com
mence tomorrow and continue for fort
might. They will consist largely in land
ing tactics and the seizure, fortifying and
supplying of a naval base on the west coast
Of the island of Luzon near Subfg. The
|battleship Kentucky is here and the Ore
ICON u expected daily.
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STUDENTS PARDONED
The Car Allows Over 100 Of Them
to Return From Siberia.

st. Petersburg, Dec. 19.-The car has
granted amnesty to4tlle students who were
banished for rioting on his name day. He
Photographed to the minister of the inter-
ior as follows:
LET the students who were banished
for creating disturbances return from 81
beria, although they should not for the
present be allowed to live In towns where
there are high schools. Care must never
theless be taken that young men on their
return be entrusted to the keeping Of
their families and such surroundings will
familiarize them with order.
The telegram which is equivalent to an
imperial decree, par1ons fifty-nine stu
dents exiled TO Siberia. IN addition to the
siAty-two students presio sly pardoned.
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The statements issuing from Caracas

| The statements issuing from Caracas
i to the effect that President Castro
has empowered Minister Bowen to act
as the representative Of Venezuela
are regarded in London as open to
| question. Any such action on the part
of President Castro would be consid-.
cred wholly beside the mark. The
/ powers concerned will deal solely with
the United States in the matter Of
arbitration. The government of Ven
ezuela, will not be consulted in any
| form, not even as to-. the terms on
which arbitration might be acceptable
| to the MOWERS. .-, .s.,. .-,-..a- te
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WHAT THE COURT RULES
Gardeners Grand Judy Appearance Was
tho Main Obstacle.

the Main Obstacle.
The opinion il the Gardner case Is by
Chief Justice Start. His principal point
Is that II Gardner was compelled to be a
witness against himself before the grand
Jury, it was violation of his personal
right guaranteed to him by the constitu-
ton Of the state, which provides that no
person in criminal case shall be COM
PEELED to testify against himself The
Gardner affidavit declares that he was SO
compelled and it was not traversed by the
state so the court was obliged to presume
Its truth. The fact that Gardeners name
was not Endorsed on the Indictment as a
witness does not impair his right. The
Hawks case, which was relied on by the
state, does not hold to the contrary.
The constitutional guaranty must re-
ceive a liberal constructions says the
court, to the end that personal rights
may be protected Better and occasional
miscarriage of Justice than that the con-
stitutional rights of the meanest man
should be disregarded
The second error found is similar to
that In the Fitchette case. The court
holds that it was. improper to receive the
evidence showing other sw1ndles com
nitted by Edwards and Crossman, OF
which there is no evidence tending TIC
show that the defendant had knowledge
The decision of the court IS that tne
order appealed from must be reversed ano
theggaense remanded, with direction thai
IL TIE State shall ask and be permitted
to traverse the defendants affidavit upor
which he based his motion to quash the
Indictment, the district court hear the mo
ton OH the merits. and if 1t Is denied
such further action be had In the case
as the court deems proper; otherwise
that the indictment be quashed. 1t IS SO
ordered. IL ,.,,--'. , 'z~ ~ ~
sy,5E The Gardner Syllabus. 1.2s
The points decided are. stated in the
Hyllabus of the decision as follows:
Estate of Minnesota. Respondent, VS.. IT
win A. Gardiner, Appellant.
.'First-Chapter 306, Laws 1895, construct
and held that the right Of a defendants
a. criminal case to incapacitate, by an aft
davit Of prejudice, a Judge to try his cas-
is limited to the judge against whom tn
affidavit is first fled, that is, he is entitle
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-19
VERDICT GIVEN
AGAINST UNION.
Railroad Company in England Sues
the Amalgamated Society Of
Railroad Servants.
- z,,isSEts..-
Malicious Molestation, Intimida-
ton and Picketing 8 During
a Strike.
Verdict in Favor of the Railroad
To-day question Of Damages
" Is Postponed.

4 London. Dec. 19.-After a long trial in
the Kings Bench division Of the high
court of Justice. the case of the Taft Vale
Railroad company against the Amalga-
mated Society of Railroad Servants, in
volving many questions of the utmost i'm
portance to trades unionism. resulted to-
day in verdict inSifavor Of the plain
tiffs the railroad company.
The latter cempla lined of malicious mo-
hesitation. pieketing, intimidation, etc,
during the strike Of 1900. -. - - = =
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Secretary Root Accepts the Bid Of
the Boston Steamship Co. for
Transportation. T." . '' ..
Troops and Supplies for the Philip
pines Will Go Largely via
Northern Route.
Existing Service at San francisco
to Continue for the Present-A
Further Promise.

Washington. Dec. 19.-Secretary Root
announced to-day that he had decided to
accept the bid Of the Boston Steamship
company so far as it affects the transpor-
tation Of troops and military supplies be-
tween the United States and the Philip
pines which are sent or received by way
Of either Seattle or Tacoma.
lie explained that. the existing service
at San Francisco would be continued for
the present and added that, if satisfac-
tory arrangements could be made for the
disposal Of army transports, either by
sale or by charter. the transportation com
panies at that port would be given a share
of the government business.
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FREE DELIVERY SERVICE

Routes ordered in olmsted, Mower, Steele,
Wabasha, Houston and kandi-
yo1i Counties.
Special to The Journal.
Washington, D. c., Dec. 19.-Eural free
delivery service has been ordered estab-
lished at Laird, Ollnsted county; Leroy.
Mower county; Msdford, Steele county;
Minneiska, Wabasha county; Owatmna,
Steele county; Spring Grove, Houston
county, and Willmar, Kandiyohi county,
Mimi, to commence Feb. 2.
8 Postmasters appointed to-day: Mime
sota-Butternut. Blue Earth county,
Christian Teigum; Queen Polk county,
in Oman. Wtsconsi n-McCod Adams
county, David i. Greedy. -
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CAR RAN AWAY
It Slips Down a Grade and Kills
sst Two Engineers.

+. Bradford. Pa, Dec. IA car heavily
loaded with lumber on Mays siding, near
Wetmore, on the Philadelphia & Erie rail-
road. ran away early this morning down
a steep grade and rushed into a double
header freight going east. The lumber
on the car showed forward and pinned
both engineers in the wreck, killing them
Instantly. They we're James Murphy and
Charles Dieffenbach. S
The injured are Fireman Graw. Brake
man Davis, seriously, and G. Chieshel,
slightly.
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Mr.. Bowen's powers.

Rome, Dec. Ambassador Meyer Wis.
tied Foreign Minister Prinetti at the for
.eign Office to-day and communicated to
him cable message from Secretary Hay
saying the latter was disposed to consent,
to the investment of Minister Bowen with
full powers to settle the Venezuelan con-
troversy If agreeable to Germany. Great
Britain and Italy
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ROSES RARE DISEASE
His Fingers and Toes Are Expected
to Grow to an Equal
Length.
Nav York Sun Special Service.

New York, Dec. 19.-The special conf
missioner appointed BY Justice Lambert
OF the supreme, court TO report on the
mental condition Of Harry Rose, stage
manager of the GsTrick, theater, who on
Nov. 81 shot and sSilled his wife. held a
session yesterday Rose was present but
seemed oblivious OF his surroundings. DR..
Robert s.. Newton testified that he had
examined Rose six times since his arrest
and found him to be suffering from an ex-
trernely rare disease, not discovered until
1886 This disease, DR.. Newton said, as
rule affected only giants and began at
the base Of the BRAIN. The fingers and
toes grew to an equal length.
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SHE SAW IT IN A DREAM
Mrs. Mary johnson Warns Her
Husband, but It Was
in Vain.
New York Sun Special Service.

New York Sun Special Service.
st. Joseph, Mo-, Dec. t9.-"John, don't
go to work. feel sure that something Is
going to happen to YOU Mrs. Mary
johnson gave that warning to her hus-
band as he started to work in the termina
yards.
20, bother he replied. Nothing Is 60
ing to happen to me. I'm all right, and ir
no DANGER ii,
Three hours later Johnson was picked
up from the Santa Fe track terminal yards
at Hickory street. after the inbound San.
ia Fe train had cut off both legs crushed
his hand. inangled his body, and cut {
cash in his head. He died later
His wife dreamed that he would bt
killed.
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t.ATHE CABINET MEETING
Mr.. Hays Work Approved-The Situa.
tion Not Considered Acute.

Washington, Dec. 19.-Secretary Hay
laid before thescabinet meeting to-day the.
latest phases Of the Venezuelan situation
as shown by the correspondence with our.
ambassadors and the foreign offices at
London, Berlin and. Rome and also ac-
quainted the members with the substances
of the verbal exchanges with: the anabas-s
sailors in Washington. After a thorough
discussion the cabinet gave its unqualified
approval to everything that had been done
by Secretary Hay and also to his plans SO
far, as outlined. The attitude of the
United States is forsthe present waiting
one In the hope that the three allies will
soon be able to agree upon the basis upon
which they are willing to accept arbitra-
ton So far no notice of the projected
blockade of Venezuela has been officially
served on our government.
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BLOCKADE PROBLEMS
Premier 9alfour Speaks of Them in Par
.. -. - iiamerft. -. ..


49,. &. -. - tfamer1t. "a:
London. Dec. BIN alreply, made pub
lie to-day to a question in parliament Of
Gibson Bowles, conservative Premier
Balfour says no intimation has been re-
ceived from the government Of the United
States that 1T will object to. America n
shipping being interfered with in the
event Of blockade Of the Venezuelan
coast. The. objections. to the blockade
which, it is proposed to establish have
been carefully. considered. They cannot,
however: be altogether removed, as some
of them are Inherent to that particular
class of naval operations. =" -. - :.
Mr.. Bowles also. asked whether in view
Of the destruction by the Germans of two
gunboats and the consequent impossibility
Of holding them as pledges the govern
ment .propeses.:to continue joint action
with Germany?''' -:.:.s. 5e
The premier replied in the affirmative.
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The national honor is saved although the
right of force reigns.''I ~
A rulnor that Mr.. Vanderbilt was, dead
was circulated shortly after noon to-day.
Inquiry at the sick mans home showed
that the report was untrue. - =. -
This afternoon Reginald Vanderbilt and
Miss Cathleen Nelson arrived at the house
in carriage. Mr.. Vanderbilt made in
quiries and left his card, while Miss Neil
son remained in the carriage -
A close friend Of Mr.. Vanderbilt, who
was in the house for a considerable time
to-day, said: -
"Mr. Vanderbilt is very low, but there
Is hope --.. -. ~-. =.-s F..
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The judge reserved his decision on the
question of damages until the next sit
ting of the court. S.--
The railroad company also commended
that there was a conspiracy on the part
of the society to injure its business, and
further, that there was unlawful COM
bination to carry on the strike.
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The owners of the British steamer To-
paz, which was seized by a, mob Of Vene-
zuelans at Porto Cabello, Dec: 10, result
ing in the bombar dment Of the forts there
by vessels of the allied powers. have re-
ceived a cable message announcing her
safe arrival at Cienfuegos, Cuba. l.. =
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OUR INTERESTING
FRIEND, HENRY.
Mr.. Watterson Advocates Breaking
Loose From the Monroe
Doctrine.
He Thinks It Was All Right so
Years Ago, but Is Rather
Out Of Date. FIX.
The Territory Now Owned by a Riff
Raft of Latins Is Not Worth,
Acquiring.
New York Sun Special Service.

Louisville Dec. 19.-In the Louisville
Courier journal this morning Henry Wat
terson advocates breaking loose from the
Monroe doctrine. In part he says: This
is as good an opportunity as another for
the government of the United States, and
back of the government. for the people Of
the United States tqeonsider the Monroe
doctrine, it's origin and meaning, it's I'M
port and intention, with the serious pur-
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STILL LOOKING
FOR The MESSIAH
John the Baptist Notorious Lead
er Of the Dukhobors, Found in
Village Of Terpinia.
He Adheres to the Idea That the
Christ Is in the Neighbor- s
hood of Winnipeg.
Veregin, Siberian Exile, on His Way
to Yorkton to Advise the
Misguided People. s.
Special to The Journal.

Special to The Journal. - - = -
Winnipeg. Man.. Dec, 19.-"John the
Baptist the now famous -Dulehobor lead
er, is found. The fanatical general was
located In the village of Terpinia, where
he is in an unsettled state of mind and
still imbued with the idea that the Mes
siah is wandering on terra firn,a in the
vicinity Of Winnipeg calling to his true
followers to leave all and follow him..
C. W. Speers, the dominion govern