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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-03-11
THE MARKETS.
Grain, Provisions, Etc.

Chicago. March 8.
WREAT-Ruled strong and active. May
sold al 77dfSc: July. T1z@7sxc.
CORE-Firmer. May. 62m962lbc: July.
61XQS2Ac.
oATs-strong. May. A1a944xc; July. a'ss
Qs6c.
POTATOES-Steady Rural. good 10
choice. 76Q7Sc; common. 71Q74c; red stock,
6S@73c: Burbanks, 71@74c.
EGGSFeeling easier. City recandled,
fresh eggs, new cases included, l6416c: at
mark. cases returned, l4h@14Ac; at mark,
cases included, 15hc.
BUTTER-Steady. Creamerdes, 18@s5c
per pound; dairies. 1S@2sc
LIVE POULTRY-Market dull. Tur-
| keys. G@lc; chickens. 101s@11c; ducke. loo
| lie.
New York. March s.
WHEAT-Opened easy. but later was
firm. May. 50 15-16@S25tc; July. 83A@s3hc;
September. S2AqS2&c.
RYE-steady. State. 60@61c c. !. I. New
York car lots; No. 2 western, CSC I. o. b.
afioat
COMMERCIALLY firm and higher. May,
s71A967 9-l6c: July. 66ss@66Nc.
OATS-Slow but firm with corn. Track
white 52d57c.
EGGs-Market weak and lower. State
and Pennsylvania. 1870; western, at mark.
| 1870; southern. at mark. 19c.
| Live Stock.
Chicago. March 9.
| HoGs-choice to fancy strong-weight
| shipping. s6.30@850; common to choice
| heavy packing, s6.160640; plain to choice
| heavy mixed. $60006.25; selected butcher
| weights, ss.30@6.60; assorted light, $500
6.26; common to fancy light mixed, $3.50
60.
CATTLE-Prime beeves, tsp0t1f.20; good
| to choice beeves. s6.l0@6.Sb; fair to good
1 export shipping steers. $1,000 IS; plain and
medium beef steers, $5.20@6 80: common to
rough, $4.25@5.l0: good to fancy feeders,
| a. l095.30: plain to fancy stockers, s2.509
100: bulls plain to fancy. 322094.8 go: corn
| fed western, steers, 3476@8.90; fed Texas
steers, t4.60a6.25; Texas cows, bulls and
grass steers, $2.0004S0.
South Omaha. Neb. March 8.
| CATTLE-Market steady to strong. Ma.
kiye steers, 81. O098 60; cows and heifers. g.
$3.50; western steers, $4.00@56O; Texas
4 steers, s376a4. IS; Gamers, s2.76@S1 Is; stock
ers and feeders, s2.7614 Is; calves, s.. 00a7 90;
bulls. stays, etc, s2.75@+f5.
HoGS-Market steady to &c lower.
Heavy. sS.00aS25; mixed. $s.o0GS.16; light,
s5.75Qe.lo: pigs. H.5o95,49i bulk of sales,
$8.0O9815
sHEEP-Market steady. Fed muttens
s5.0O@5.75; westerns. $4.25g4.76; ewes. s75d
l75; common and stockers S3O00% CO..
| lambs IS 25@S20
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-03-11
King and Queen Have Gala Day.

London, March 1o.-King Edward
and Queen Alexandra participated in
number of inspections and ceremo-
MES at Plymouth Saturday, including
the distribution of China medals.
Among the recipients was Admiral Sir
Edward Hobart Seymour, who COM
manded the first Picking relief expedi-
ton. The principal ceremony of the
day was the launching of the frst-class
battleship Queen, by Queen Alexandra,
and the laying of the keel plate of the
first-class battleship King Edward VII,
by King Edward,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-03-11
Cecil Rhodes Sick.

London. March 1O.-While private
kilograms from Cape Town, Saturday,
reported that Cecil Rhodes ism crit
zeal condition, the officials here of the
British Chartered South African com
pany say Mr.. Rhodes is conducting his
business correspondence as usual. In
two cable dispatches received from Mr..
Rhodes Saturday morning his illness
was not mentioned.
70 Begin OWL Actions Against Roads
Washington, March 49, Chairman
Knapp, of the interstate commerce
commission, stated Saturday that the
proceedings to be instituted against
railroad officials. as a sequel to their
recent admissions of wholesale rate
cutting, would be civil actions in equity
to enioin the carriers from further vio-
latioas of the law. The proceedings
involve the principal railroads running
between Kansas City and Chicago.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-03-11
Stranded Schooner Floatea.

Norfolk, Va, March 1a.-The schoon-
err John w. Hall, Capt. Boone, Of Perth
Amory, which was stranded off New
Inlet, N. c., three days, foated Satur-
day and is being towed to this port.
Fayors Compulsory Military Service.
Pietermaritzburg, Natal, March TO-
The Natal legislature has adopted q
resolution in favor of compulsory mil
itary service.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-03-11

Capt. Won Mueller, Capt. vont Rebeur-f
Paschwitz and Consul general Buenz
visited Columbia university as repre-
sentatives of Prince Henry, who was
unable to make the visit in person.
A Magnificent Affair.
The luncheon and reception given by
Mrs. Ogden Mills at her home, 2 East
Sixty-ninth street, was a most elabo-
rate and magnificent function in honor
OF the prince. Sixty persons attended
the luncheon, which began at one
o'clock, and about 100 attended the re-
ception which followed. Calve, de Mar
chi and Gilbert, of the Metropolitan
Opera company, sang; Franz Wilchz.
violinist, played, and 1sador Luck
stone, pianist, accompanied the sing
ers. Mrs. Mills table was in white and
gold. Prince Henry sat at her right
and Mrs. Clarence Mackey was at
the right Of the prince. Among the
others at table were:
Ambassador Won Holleben, Admiral Won
Tirpitz. Gen. Won Plessen. Admiral Won
Etsendecker, Admiral Won Seckendorn,
Capt. Won Muller, Count Quadt, Command
er Rebeur- Paschwitz, Lieut., Commander
Schmidt Won Schwind. Lieut.. Commander
Won Egidy Count Won Seckendorff. Assist
ant Secretary Of State HILL Maj. Gen. Cor
bin, Admiral Evans, Col. Bingham, Com
mander Cowles, Mr. and Mrs. Bayard Cut
ting, Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt,
Mrs. Clarence Mackey. Miss Bishop. Mr.. and
Mrs. w d. Sloane. Mrs. Royal Phelps Car
roll Miss Babcock. Miss Iselin. Mrs Gam
briile, Miss Jay. Mrs. Cooper Hewitt. Mrs.
Alfred Vanderbilt. Miss Thayer, Miss Ger
~, Miss Sands, Mrs. Parsons. Mrs Living
ston, Mrs Egerton Winthrop. Mrs. Gprbip,
Mrs, Rhinelander Mrs; Jennings. ]. Pier
pont Morgan, Egerton Winthrop. Greigh-
ton Webb, Stephen DIN. Heber Bishop and
Edward o. Wolcott.
Calve and the others who sang were
heard in the bail room of the Mills
home, where the reception was held.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-03-11
Fayors Compulsory Military Sc
Harvard Thanks william.

Berlin, March 1o.-Emperor William
has received the following dispatch
from Prof. Eliot, president of Harvard
university: Harvard university
thanks your majesty for your inspir-
ing message to Prince Henry, and for
your munificent gift. May your acts
draw together two kindred peoples"
Big Fire in French Arsenal.
Paris, March 10.-A great fire has oc-
Cured at the government arsenal at
Lorient. Documents, plans and reports
of great Importance have been de.
stroyed.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-03-11

King Edward TO see L0ubet.
Paris, March 1o.-King Edward, on
his way to Nice, will stay two days in
Paris, and will have an interview With
9sesidsns 1sats1, -
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-03-11
Town Named Roosevelt.

New York. March 10.--Roosevelt is
the new name given to what formerly
was Greenwich Point, small village
south of Hampstead, L. 1. The village
has lust been renamed.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-03-11

Chicago, MdtCH Q.
WHEAT-Ruled strong and active. May
sold al 77@fSc: July, TA@Bssc.
CoRN-Firmer May. 62M@s21sc: July.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-12-24
WHAT TIME PROVES.

This thing OF being sick and looking
for cure Is a mighty serious bust
ness. People are not given TO joking
even az the first symptom OF the ap.
proach OF the grim destroyer. They
do not want TO be the subjects of ex.
pertinent, but want medicine that has
ala the test Of years behind II. A
medicine that has been made and used
for 20 years gives assurance Of its
worth, and can be taken with a faith
that they have the very best cure the
world affords. All this can be said
ABOUT Dr. Gums Improved Liver Pills
as a remedy for sick-headache, dys.
pepsia and indigestion, II begins right
at the source Of the trouble and re-
moves the cause. We will send a
sample box of these pills free, OF a
full box on receipt OF 25c. Sold by all
druggists for 25c per box, or address
Dr. Gum, Philadelphia. Pa. For sale
at Dr. Stones Drug Stores.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-12-24

turn trip was made via Washington.
D. G., New Orleans and Los Angeles.
Mr.. Pearce is the local representa-.
tive for the large implement and
hardware firm Of r. NJ. Wade & Co..
and is an observing business man. AZ
ter making the extensive trip that
he has, Mr Pearce says that the vii.
lamette valley compares favorably
as a farming section with any other
agricultural district that he visited
What this section Of the state lacks in
population and development. he says.
is more than accounted for in mag
niticence Of scenery and delightful eli.
matte conditions. II was the observa.
tion Of Mr. Pearce that, while this
state may not be up 20 many of the
Northern states in development and
progress, II is far superior IN many
ways 10 the Southern states. lie re.
turns home more pleased with Oregon
and its possibilities.
This Salem business man also re.
ports that there is an immense emf.
grafton 10 the Pacific coast of people
from all sections OF the East Low
transportation rates have been offered
by all railroad companies, and. with
the extensive advertising these parts
are receiving at the hands, not only Of
the railroad companies, but also the
commercial organizations OF the
states interested, he is of the opinion
that there will continue to be a large
influx Of settlers 10 this coast for some
time to come. He thinks that with
these favorable transportation condi'
tons in effect In 1906 that there will
be great interest taken by Eastern peo.
pie who will probably attend In large
numbers the Lewis and Clark centen.
NAL
While business conditions generally
in all of the sections visited are splen.
did Mr.. Pearce reports that the effect
OF the recent coal strike is felt, The
coming Of the strike during the sum-
mer months. when the great bulk Of
the coal supply is transported TO the
different distributing points, has
worked a hardship on the transporta'
ton companies, He described a scene
that he witnessed in the railroad yards
al Pittsburg, when there was an unus.
ual congestion Of traffic, because OF
the immense amount Of coal TO be
moved. Il required a number OF en-
gines an extra day TO organize into
trains and make ready for moving the
thousands Of loaded cars in the yards
al Pittsburg. Work has been very
generally resumed in the mines, both
sides having left the settlement OF all
differences with the strike commits,
sion.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-12-24
NOT DUE
TO CLIMATE
cstarrh Is Found Everywhere.

u
cstarrh Is Found Everywhere.
Catarrh is at home anywhere and
everywhere. While more common in
cold, changeable climates. IL is by NO
means confined to them, but is preva.
lent in every state and territory in
the union.
The common definition of catarrh
is a chronic cold in the head. which If
long neglected often destroys the sense
Of smell and hearing; but there are
many other forms of the disease even
more obstinate and dangerous.
Catarrh of the throat and bronchial
tubes as we'll as catarrh of the stom.
ach and liver are almost as common
as nasal catarrh and generally moro
difficult to cure.
Catarrh is undoubtedly a blood dis
ease and can only be successfully
eradicated by an internal treatment.
Sprays, washes and powders are use.
less as far as reaching the real seat
OF the disease is concerned.
DR.. Mclveney advises catarrh suf.
terers to use a new preparation. sold
by druggists, called Stuart's Catarrh
Tablets, because actual analysis has
shown these tablets to contain anti.
septic qualities Of the highest value
and being an internal remedy. pleas.
ant to the taste and harmless, can be
used as freely as required, as we'll for
children as for adults.
An attorney and public speaker.
who had been a cataarh sufferer. for
years, says:
Every fall / would catch cold
which would settle in my head and
throat and hang on all winter long
and every winter it seemed to get a
little worse. was continually clear
ing my throat and my voice became
affected to such an extent as to in.
terfere with my public speaking.
| tried troches and cheap cough
cures and sometimes got relief, but
only for a short -ime until this winter
when | learned Of the new catarrh
cure Stuarts Catarrh Tablets
through a newspaper advertisement.
Two fifty cent boxes which ! bought
at my druggists, cleansed my head
and throat in fine shape and 20 guard
against a return Of my old troubles
keep box Of the tablets on hand and
whenever | catch a little cold / take
a tablet or two and ward on any seri.
Gus developments"
Stuart's Catarrh Tablets deserves
to head the list as a household rem.
edy 10 check and break up coughs
and colds because unlike many other
catarrh and cough cures these tablets
contain no opiate, cocaine or any in.
furious drug.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-12-24

SCENIC
DRAMA
JalnesBrOtherSin Missouri"
at The Grand Tonight

Ihe James Boys in Missonr, 80
wh'ch comes to the Grand onor,
mouse tonight depicts life as II was
during the days at these notor,o',s
INDIVIDUALS The play abounds in
thrilling climazes and startling eDls'
oueS' and is called a marvel of scenic
grandeur and dramatic situations A
lo'e story runs through the piece and
'nere Is comedy galore as we'll tn
nose VINO like melodrama of the hot
Ter Kind The James Boys in Mis-
souri, should prove satisfactory
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-12-24

| take a pleasant herb drink, the next
morning | feel bright and my com.
plexion Is better. My doctor says II
acts gently on the s;omache, liver and
kidneys, and is a pleasant laxative. II
Is made Of herbs, and is prepared as
easily as tea. II Is called Lanes med.
icine, All druggists sell II at 25c and
so cents. Lanes Family Medicines
moves the bowels each day. II you
cannot get II, send for free samples.
Address, Orator Woodward, Leroy,
N. Y.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-12-24
SALEM
CITIZEN
RETURNS
ulVeS Some Impressions of
the East
Large Influx of immigration
Sure TO Come

MT and Mrs. George j. Pearce. Of
tnis city, have returned from a three
months delightful tour Of the United
states They went by the Northern
route and after visiting all Of the prin.
cipal points Of interest in the North.
ern and Middle states, including in
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-12-24
A. .rHANKsGIYINa nINNrR

Heavy eating Is usually the first cause Of
Indigestion Repeated attacks inhame the
mucuOus membranes lining the stomach.
exposes the nerves OF the stomach, pro.
duclng a swelling after eating heartburn,
sour risings and finally cntarrah
OF the stomach. KOdOl relieves the in.
protects the nerves and cures
the catarrh. kOdOl cures indigestion dys.
pepsla, all stomach troubles by cleansing
aud sweetening the glands Of the stomach.
Il. O.. Huss 90 State Street
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-12-24

II YOU are bilious and seeking advisers.
Take DeWitt's Little Early Bsers,
Just before going 10 bed,
you Will ind on the morrow,
Y0u are rid Of your sorrOW-
That's al just enough said,
Tbese famous pills DO not gripe, but
move the bowels gently and easily, cleansing
IL llger Their tonic eject gives strength
10 the glands, preventing a return " the
NJ b. Hass, 90 state street
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-12-24

AS my line Of goods is so extensive
ly purchased for holiday gifts, my
store will be open evenings TIL Christ
mas, for the accommodation OF pat
rons GEO. C. WILL.
The Music and Sewing Machine Deal
er n
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-12-24
CURED OF PILES

CURED OF PILES AFTER 40 YEARS.
Mr.. q. Haney, Of Geneva, Ohio, had the
piles FOR forty years. Doctors and dollars
could DO him no lasting good. DeWitta
Witch Hazel salye cured him permanently
Invaluable for cuts, burns, bruises, sprains,
iacerati0ns, eczema, letter salt rheum, and
an other skin diseases Look for the name
Dewitt on the package-ali others are
cheap. worthless cOunterfeita
h. g. Hass. 90 state Street.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-12-24
M MINUTE COUCH CURB

T. a.. ooIv harmless cough cure that give
ls We reIisf cures Coughs, Colds, CtoJiP'
Bropehltis. WhOoping cough irhloss st''ig1, cbest
Asthma, LaGrlppe aq9d az sostsd 6y rain.
ana i1apSs ic1epSsrnde Il Fenner Muncie, lad anq
says -.t,ss Ss.,iu1' . severe cola and cough,
eonIgaess1 l5 e,ssoldIy lost 4s lbs Ny drugslsss ugsi
failed Ispd' ,eapded one Minute Cough Cure "
srsf bottle brought relief ss, sever" 4s ~
ne ms am back % 10y ola ws'st4hs pblegn.
one Mih1m ~ coneb az once. draws OUT lh-
se,s,oa,,on seleass, IN cures Group An Ideal Fe'Dsp'
i0i 'S q ,I' nass. 90 state Street
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-12-24
Branson a Ragan

Have just received a large supply Of
Chase & SanbOm's celebrated coffee.
Guaranteed 70 b. the best on the mar
ket. Send In your orders.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-12-24

Fresh eggs and butter from our
stores at Aumsvlle and Mehama, az
spser Bros. phone 24st. ll-1l.tf
Children Cry for
Fletcher's Castorla.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-12-24

when Baby was sick, we gave her cssioria'
when she was a Child, she cried for Caslofia
when she become Miss, she olnng TO Caslona
when she had Children. she gave them CasIorls
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-12-24

How does your umbrella stand the
weather. REMEMBER we recover
and repair them. -
sHlPP & HAUsER.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-12-24
Grand Opera House
JOHN r. coRoRAY, Manager.
Wednesday, Dec. "a
Bic Me1o-D Dramatic Feast
A new and modern stage story.

A Romantic Love Story.

A Romantic Love Story.
Also embodying sensational features
and situations of intense interest
A NEW PLAY.
Exploiting the most thrilling hap
Oenngs indulged in by these famous
brothers.
The Great Blue Cut Train Robbery
As Il actually occurred September
h 1881, the most natural train effect
ever produced.
A marvel in scenic splendor and
nssslyeness. Every act superbly
mounted. A cast Of sterling worth.
Pathos and comedy cleverly com.
bned
Prices, 75c, soc, 35c. Seats on sale
lt box office Wednesday 9 a. m.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-12-24

Those splendid players, John Abbott
and Harriet Lee are associated with
a company Of real worth in the pro.
duction Of this play. Prices 75c. soc
Soc.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-12-24
Grand Opera House
,oAN r. coRDRAY, Manager
Thursday, Dec. IS
SANFORD University GlGe
and
Mandolin Clubs.

Seventh annUal tour. A
oloht Of Fun, Frolic, Music
nd Merriment. New Music,
Novelties, Specialties, Col
hoe stories, College Stunts,
College fun.
PRICES: 75c, Soc, Csc.
cats on sale at BOX office Thursday
at "a. m.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-12-24
Be open EVENINGS.

Fleteher's castorIa.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-12-24

you would like to Sc
cure some of these splen-
ald bargains in ribbons
come early in the week
peiore the assortment is
., broken, because they will
surely sell fast.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-12-24

$500 worth OF fine China
sOdJ and glassware to be given
away between now and
Christmas. Ask at the
store for particulars
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-12-24

sion
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-11-22
PRESIDENT AT WORK.

Ills Annual Message 60 Congress WIN
soon lie Ready aud Revised.
Washington. Nov. 2i-As soon as
the president reached his Office he be.
gan 20 dispose OF a mass OF accumula-
ted business. He held brief interviews
with Senators Burrows Of Michigan.
Scott Of West Virginia and Lodge Of
Massachusetts.
During the next few days the presi
dent expects 10 put the finishing
touches upon his annual message 10
congress. Il Is understood the mes.
sage will be sent TO congress Tuesday.
Dec 2. the second day Of tho session,
owing TO the fact that deaths have &C.
CURED Ia both houses during recess.
which will necessilate adjournment the
FIRST day.
The document Is almost completed.
but some points OF IL are yet 10 be
written finally the whole revised. Dur
Ing the early days Of next week the
president will sonsult on parts Of the
message with Republican leaders Of
congress.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-11-22
FROM AUSTIN.

General Grant Makes an Oncisi Visit to
the Governor of Texas.
Austin. Nov. Ex-Governor Sayers
has been advised by Superintendent
Baker OF the Rusk penitentiary that
three artesian wells are flowing com.
bIned 100000 gallons OF water every
twenty.four hours. Two more are to
be sunk They are on the sugar farm
and will furnish enough water 10 oper
ate the sugar mill. Grinding begins
Dec. !.
General Frederick d. Grant. comman.
der OF the department Of Texas. sta.
toned AZ Fort Sam Houston. Is here.
A salute Of eleven guns was fred Ia
his honor lie paid an official visit 10
Governor sayes. This r. the FIRST
time In many years a department com
mander has visited Texas governor.
The governor has reappolnted r. A.
Burney clerk Of the criminal district
court Of Galveston county.
The Santa Re Railway company has
pleaded guilty 10 a violation OF the
anti.rebate law IN Texase and agrees
10 pay a $4,000 penalty II gave re.
bates on lumber shipments 20 Bolton
parties.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-11-22
RENEWAL OF ACTIVITY.
Friends of Nicaragua Canal Project
Feel Encouraged,
SECRETARY MAY ACE
Mr.. Hay Has Never Takeh the Posi-.
ton that the Negotiations With
Costa Rlea and Nicaragua
Had Terminated.

Washington. Nov. 2i.-The check IN
the negotiations with Colombia rela'-
I've TO the Panama canal has given
great encouragement % the friends Of
the Nicaragua project. and the FIRST
evidence Of renewed activity on their
part was the appearance at the state
department Thursday % Senior Cor
hea, Niearaguaa minister % washing
ton. Secretary Hay has never taken
the ground that negotiations with Me
aragua and Costa Rica were terminated
By the passage OF the spooner act. On
the contrary he has felt called upon 20
direct The attention 90 the Colombian
government az moments when The me-
gotiar0ns have Jagged. or unseomIng
delay interviewed 20 the fact that under
section 4 Of the Spooner act II DE H.
unable 20 obtain a satisfactory title
from the Panama company and she
control Of the necessary territory In
Colombia by treaty. then he Is request
cd 10 obtain such territory from Costa
Rica and Nicaragua.
The present hitch ln the Colombian
negotiations. therefore. has encouraged
the N.caraguan government contin-
gent aud It Is now said 20 be probable
that 20 emphasize his repeated declar-
alton that the action OF congress IN
the passage OF the Spooner amendment
did not finally commit the United
States 10 the acceptance Of the Panama
route. Secretary Hay may proceed 20
draw mp a treaty with Nicaragua and
Costa Rica on the lines % the proto-
coils laid before the last senate and
submit 10 60 the senate at Us next ses-
sion along with a treaty with Colon
bia. as Doe may be able % conclude.
In this way The senate Itself might de-
eide whether or not the Colombian
treaty is satisfactory. and DO DO should
decide in the negative. then 10 viii have
40 hand NiCauguan-Costa Ricln treat
les. 30 that there viii De no excuse Tor
delay Zoo the canal project
As FOR Colombian negotiations. 10 can
be stated that the United States has
gone % the practical end 0f c0nces.
siOus % is willing to make.