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The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-12-17
TWO FLEETS WILL
ACT AS ONE BODY

Mr.. Balfour's statement was made in
reply to the desire of the liberal leader,
Sir Henry Campbell -Bannerman, for In
formation on the Venezuelan situation.
After reiterating Lord Lansdownes brief
statement in the house of lords yester-
day, the premier continued:
"The blockade will be carried out by
Great Britain and Germany along different
portions of the coast and though the two
fleets will have the same object they will
not act as one force. We never had any
intention of landing troops in Venezuela
or of occupying territory even temporarily.
We do not think it desirable ON either mill
tary or other grounds. All the conditions
governing such a blockade have been care
fully considered and will be published in
due time for the information of neutrals.
The government is most anxious that these
operations, the necessity for which we
deeply regret, should be as of little incon-
venience to neutrals as they can possibly
be made. No difference will be made be-
tween the vessels of the various neutral
towers. | think it is quite likely that the
United States will think there cannot be
such thing as pacific blockade and
personally take the same view. Evidently
blockade involves a state of war;"
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mucous membrane will be aggravated by
the inhaling of the fumes.
1T does not seem to affect the lungs in
the same way. have never known of con-
sumptiye whose condition could be traced,
even indirectly, to this cause. There are
plenty of cases of miners consumption and
millers consumption, but the cases of
smeltermans consumption are rare indeed.
"On the other hand it undoubtedly acts
as disinfectant for some Affections. Take
for instance scarlet fever and diphtherIa.
If it has any effect in such instances the
result is benefit to the patient and safe
guard to those who are exposed to infcc-
ton.
"You may, possibly have noticed that
these diseases do not seem 10 acquire a
foothold in Butte? In Helena, Great Falls
and, in fact, all the other cities of the
state, they are periodically subjected to an
epidemic of one or both of these sick
nesses. Here we have been almost en-
tirely exempt, and certainly there has at
no time been any danger Of an epidemic.
The fumes seem to lessen the danger Of
contagion to great extent.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-12-17
|NSULAR AFFAIRS
ARE TALKED OVER
HOUSE TAKES UP TARIFF RATES
FOR THE PHlLlPPlNES-SOME OF
THE THINGS CALLED FOR.
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.


Washington, Dec. I7.-ihe house ways
and means committee today authorized q
favorable report on the bill introduced by
Representative Cooper, chairman of the inl
suar affairs committee, amending the
Philippine tariff act SO as to provide for
reduction of the tariff on products of the
Philippines coming into the United States
to IS percent of the existing schedules
The bill further provides that the rates
of duty which are to be levied upon Phil
ippine products shall be less any duty paid
on shipments from the archipelago under
the acts of the Philippine commission,
also that all articles, the product of the
Philippines admitted into the United
States free of duty and coming directly
into the United States free of duty and
coming directly into the United States for
use and consumption here shall be exempt
from any export duty in the Philippines.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-12-17
STONE ANO TIMBER
IN THE TERRITORY
HOUSE is TO FIX 1T so THEY CAN
BE SOLD-WHAT WAS DONE
IN CONGRESS TODAY.
ny ASSOCIATED PRESS,

Washington, Dec. I7.--When the house
convened today bill was passed to ex-
tend the act of June 6, 1900, which author
izcs the sale Of stone and timber for use
in the Indian territory SO as to provide
for its sale to railroads, parts of whose
lines are in the territory.
The speaker laid before the house a
letter from Governor Smith of Maryland,
notifying the house of the presentation
by the state of Maryland of the statues
OF Charles Carroll, one of the signcrs of
the Declaration of independence, and John
Hancock, president OF the continental con-
gress. These statues are now in Statuary
hall A resolution was adopted setting
aside Saturday, January 81, after p. m,
for the exercises in connection with the
acceptance Of these statues.
The house then resumed the considera-
ton of the legislation appropriation bill.
In the Senate.
Immediately after the senate convened
today Mr.. Hale of Maine called up the
urgent deficiency bin and it was passed
without discussion. 1t carries an appro-
priation of $I,I4o,4oo, including $500, 900
to suppress the foot and mouth disease
VII iidl1o ~ Who hS'''h tHht
the senate adjourn from today until Sat
urday The senate concurred in the
amendments to bill providing for the
survey of certain lands in Wyoming
Mr.. Morgan OF Alabama gave notice
that on Saturday he would address the
senate regarding the construction OF an
isthmian canal.
Mr.. Gallinger of New Hampshire re-
ported the pension appropriation bill,
which was passed without division. 1t
carries $I39897 900, and is the first Of
the regular appropriation bills to be passed
by the senate at this session.
After passing a number of minor bills
the senate resumed consideration of the
military bill
Mr.. Bacon OF Georgia continued his re-
marks begun yesterday in opposition to
the section of the bill, regarding reserve
force Of trained men.
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chantsmen from Venezuelan ports they
must exclude shipping, including their
own, condition which can only be met by
recognizing the existence Of state OF war
and the dismissal of the present fctition.
Scnor Ojeda. the Spanish minister, and
Baron Moncheur, the Belgian minister,
have not received official advices relative
to the joint note their governments have
addressed to President Castro, asking that
in the event OF settlement of the claims
of the allied powers, Spain and Belgium
be given similar treatment.
The Spanish minister denies there is the
slightest probability of further action on
the part OF Spain unless events in Caracas
make it necessary for the Spanish repre-
sentative to withdraw. Minister Ojcda
does not anticipate this. in view Of the
strong ties of friendship that exist be-
tween his government and the South
American republic. Baron Moncheur re.
CARDS the position of his country as thus
far neutral but in case circumstances
change this attitude it is likely that Minis
ter Bowen will be requested to look after
Belgian interests in the Venezuelan capi-
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-12-17
THEY WILL HAVE
TO FACE JUSTICE
GENTLEMEN WHO BOARDED CAR
AND TRIED TO RUN IT HAVE
BEEN ARRESTED.

1t isn't often that aymen board a street
car and try to show the crew how to
run it, and when such things happen
there's liable to be trouble.
L. c. Stretch and man giving his
name as John Doe will have to face
Justice Arnold tomorrow afternoon and
tell him why they tried to put the con-
ductor off a street car coming from Walk
eryille last Monday evening. The men
were not successful in their rough-house
task, as their heads and faces clearly
show.
Stretch and his companion were ar
rested this morning on warrants charging
them with assault in the third degree. The
complaints were sworn to by Manager
I. r. Wharton and we're issued from JUS
tice Arnold's court.
1t seems that the two men got on the
car at Walkerville and began abusing the
conductor and motorman. The latter OBJ
iected to their conduct and scufflc fol-
lowed which resulted in both passengers
being elected from the car. The war;
rants and arrests followed.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-12-17
Mr.. BALF0UR SAYS THE
NEUTRAlS ARE NOT IN 1T

London, Dec. I7.-Mr. Balfour con-
cluded his statement with saying he could
make no announcement as to whether the
offer of arbitration from Venezuela would
be accepted by Great Britain.
Mr.. Healey, Irish nationalist, asked if
the United States assented to blockade
which would exclude United States ves-
sells. Mr.. Balfour replied:
"Neutrals are not consulted when we are
in state of war with third party"
"Is war declared?" asked Mr.. Healey
The premier replied: "Does the hon.
orable member suppose that without a
state of war you can take vessels and have
a blockade ?"
Replying to further questions Mr.. Bal
four said he had nothing to add regarding
arbitration beyond what was contained in
his previous statement. Papers were be-
ing prepared and would be presented to
the house as soon as possible. He assumed
they would include the communications
which had passed on the subject of the
blockade between the United States and
Great Britain,
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-12-17
ny ASSOCIATED PRESS.

BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.
Washington, Dec. 17.-Nothing Off
cially has been given out concerning the
movements Of Admiral Dewey's fleet, but
Il is understood that the naneuvers are
to be declared off and that he is to take
at least a portion Of his fleet to the
vicinity OF the Venezuelan waters and be
on hand in case a hostile demonstration
should be needed.
Il is stated by men high in official
circles that should the allied fleets refuse
to allow American vessels to pass the
blockade, Admiral Dewey is to 90 in
with his fleet and convey them through
the blockade. The situation is regard
ed as critical here and the officials wait
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-12-17
SMOKE IS NOT INJURIOUS
Its Dnectns Qualities Often Prevent Spread Of Contagious Diseases
and Does Not Cause Consumption Is Commonly Believed
.''Man Who Knows Talks Upon Its General Effect.

Now that the season of sulphur smoke
is again here with us the question is raised
as to whether or not the smoke is really as
injurious to the health as is generally sup
posed.
In answer to this query prominent
Butte physician said this morning: as
the smoke derogatory to the general
health? OF course it is to a certain ex-
tent 1t stands to reason that it could not
be otherwise since it obstructs the air
passages and clogs the pores.
AT times it is positively fatal. l know
of 10 cases two years ago this winter
where the death of the patient was directly
attributable to the breathing of the fumes.
On such diseases as catarrh and the like It
has decidedly bad effect. You have
often noticed that on smoky days there is
a fine deposit of CRIME on ones face and
hands. The same deposit is made ON the
lining of the throat when taken into the
lungs. Consequently any irritation Of the
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-12-17
nY ASSoCIAIEn pRISS.

Berlin, Dec. r7.--Thc foreign office here
denies that the German squadron in Venc-
zuelan waters has orders to seize Mar
garita island, adding that no occupation
OF the territory OF Venezuela will occur.
The foreign Office officials allegc that
systematic effort is apparently being
made to represent Germany as the pro-
pclling power in the coercion of Vene-
zuca, and as being responsible for all the
harsh measures. For instance. they say
the bombardment OF the forts at Porto
Cabelo IL aseribcd to German initiative,
whereas the officials say, without rcser-
walton. that the bombardment was at the
British commanders suggestion, the Lo-
paz being the British ship. The German
commander participated in the firing as
a loyal ally.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-12-17
ARBITRATION STATUS
CANNOT BE PUBL l!SHEO

The German government is not insist
ing on more severe measures than the
original plan contemplated as regards the
sinking of the two diminutiyc, wholly
unscaworthy craft" Germany and Great
Britain are still considering Castro's arbi-
traton proposition. but the deliberations
have not yet reached stage where the
results can be published.
The Berlin newspapers today print from
kiel statement that the German cruis-
crs Ariandc, Amazon and Niobc are again
being equipped for departure for Nene-
zucla, but the correspondent Of the AS
sociatcd Press is informed officially that
no such orders have been given, and that
il will depend upon the demands Of the
blockade whether vessels will be sent.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-12-17
PROPERTY BURNED
BY CH|NK BOXERS
AMERICAN BOARD OF FOREIGN MIS-
SiONS ANNOUNCES SATiSFAC-
TORY PAYMENT MADE.
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Boston, Dec. 1.-THE ninety-second an
nual report of the American board OF
foreign missions shows receipts for the
year of $845,Ios. The report states that
indemnities for property destroyed in
China in 1900 have been paid and adj
justed under conditions satisfactory to the
missionaries and in most instances to the
native Christians, and which also admit OF
the re-opening of missionary work in all
its varied forms. 1t has been decided to
re-establish the North China college
at Tung Chou. The first new building for
the college is in process Of erection.
The enormous demand for the Bible and
translations of all kinds of western books
which has sprung UP during the last two
years has been felt in lung Chou to an
extent that has made it absolutely impos-
sible to supply the demands at times.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-12-17
DIsBARMENT CASES ARE
TO COME UP SATURDAY
New Citations Issued for D'Gay Stivers
and A. j. Shores-Ampe Time in
Which to Meet Charges.

New citations were ordered issued by
Judge McClcrnan this morning for A. ].
Shores and D'Gay Stivers, against whom
disbarment proceedings have been started
in the district court The old citations
were never served, and the attorneys there.
fore have no legal knowledge of the begin
ming of the cases.
On the new citations the lawyers
must appear before the court on December
80. If service is obtained soon the law
yers will have ample time in which to pre-
pare to meet the accusations.
1t was expected that the cases would
come up Saturday of this week. AS so
little time remains to obtain service it will
be impossible to begin the cases at that
time
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-12-17
WILL TAKE GIRLS
our OF FACTORIES
FATHER OF TOTS PROMISE STRIKE
COMMISSION so TO DO-lN-
VESTlGATlONS TODAY.
ny ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Scranton, Dec. I7.--The miners today
put on the witness stand before the coal
strike commission the fathers Of two of
the little girls who had testified on Mon
day that they worked all night IN the
silk mills.
The operators yesterday submitted wage
statements showing that one OF these men
and his laborer received s. ,68I and The
other and his laborcr were paid $1,000
last year. John Demko, father of one
of the girls, said that four and some
times six men figured in the division of
the $1,000. The other miner claimed thai
four men divided the S. ,68i.
Everett Warren, one Of the operators
attorneys on cross-examination, tried to
show that this was not the case. Both
men promised to take the girls out OF the
silk mill.
After the witnesses left the stand, Chair.
man Gray asked for an explanation from
the Pennsylvania Coal company which
was controlled by the Erie road, regard
ing the wages OF men. The wages men
toned by the company were handed 10
the commission some days ago and did
not indicate that more than two persons
figured in the distribution.
w. A. May, general manager Of the
Pennsylvania Coal company was called
to the witness stand and explained that
because of tho system in the vogue in
the company's mine, il would be difficult
to show in every case how many men
shared in one pay.
{. S. Darrow, for the miners, said the
miners had no confidence in the figures
submitted by the company and added that
the way they were handed in was unfair
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-12-17
BLOCKADE" is
NOT TO BE RECOGNIZED

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE officials here
have come TO the conclusion that the pro-
jected peaceful blockade" of Venezuelan
ports cannot be recognized, as against
United States shipping at least. If the
allies seek to exclude Venezuelan shipping
from entry to Venezuelan ports, that might
be permitted, but they cannot exclude
United States ships in regular business
unless genuine state of war is recognized.
Regardless of the merits of the present
controversy the state department feels that
the vast interests of American trade de-
mand that this rule be adopted and ad-
hered to else American trade might be
crippled at the will Of any navy power that
sought to resort to the anomalous peace
full blockade" II Great Britain and Ger
many wish to exclude American mer-
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-12-17
ny ASSOCIATED PRESS.

London, Dec. I7.--In the course Of a
long statement in the house of commons
today Premier Balfour said there was no
such thing as Pacific blockade" A
state of war actually existed with Vene-
zuela and an intimation of the blockade
would shortly be given to the powers.
Mr.. Balfour added that the blockade
would be carried out with as little incon-
venience to neutrals as possible. Moth
ing definite has occurred with reference
to the arbitration proposals since his pre-
vious statement OH the subject. The pre-
mier also said the operations were re-
luctantly undertaken, not to cover debts,
but after a long and patient delay to re-
cover compensation for assaults on Brit
ish subjects and the seizure of British ves-
sells.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-12-17
MRS. CLARK'S CONDITION.
IS SAID TO BE BETTER
Arise, She Will Be Out Of Danger
in Short Time Now.

DR.. Donald Campbell, the physician at
tending Mrs. Will Clark, reported this
afternoon that his patient was improving
and that the favorable symptoms mentioned
yesterday continued In all probability DR..
Perkins, the Denver specialist, who was
called into consultation with DR.. Camp
bell, will return home tomorrow or the day
after. The doctors feel greatly encouraged
by the symptoms present and are of the
opinion that unless conditions, now unfor-
seen should arise, there is little danger.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-12-17
HIS HOLINESS IDEA Of IT
Right OF Succession Is to Be Instituted
in Appointment OF Archbishop.
~ ASSOCIATED pRl.ss.


Rome, Dec. I7.-Thc congregation Of
the propaganda intends in accordance with
the popcs settled policy, to appoint CO.
adjutor archbishop of ST. Louis with the
right Of succession instead Of an assist
ant as suggested by the archbishop. The
pontin desires this rule TO be adhered to
in all cases except in the most important
diocescs where archbshops must be elect
ed, as he does not approve Of the appoint
mcnt Of anxiliarcs who, on the death
of their supcriors, are left without a po-
sitiOn
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-12-17
WATERS ARE RECEDlNc NOW
Pennsylvania CoIlieries Have Been Badly
Flooded.
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.
Philadelphia, Dec. I7.-Reports received
today from the mining region are to the
effect that the waters are fast receding
and the damage to mines will not be SO
great as at first was expected. NJ
A few mines in the Hazleton region
were slightly damaged by the high wa
ter, but the suspensions caused by the
food will be of short duration. The Sus-
quehanna and Schuylkill rivers, which
rose rapidly last night and in many places
oyerdowed their banks, are falling.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-12-17
YANKEE MARINES
GUARD LEGATION
BUT ORDER Is SAID TO HAVE BEEN
RESTORED DOWN IN PORT AU
PRINCE, IN HAYTl.
nY As soclAlEp rnlss.

Port an Prince, Ilayii, Dec. ~ Order
has been rc-establishcd here. During the
fighting yesterday number Of persons
were wounded, including two Italians who
were seriously injured. Two men accused
Of committing crimes were expected dur
ing the day without trial.
The United States legation is protected
by troops.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-12-17
Uncle Sam VS.. G. w. Ward.
SPECIAL 10 ruE INTER mouHrAI

SPECIAL 10 THE INTER MOUNTAIN.
Helena, Dec. I7.-The suit of the gov.
ernment against c.. w. Ward to recover
$500 alleged to be due for timber cut in the
Bitter Root forest reserves, is occupying
the attention Of the federal court today.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-12-17
Are Out Neat Sum.
ny ASSOCIATED PRESS

BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.
Berlin, Dec. I7.-The Darmstadtcr bank
has been defrauded of $I7s,ooo owing to
false entries in the books on the part of
bookkeeper, Nessler, who had charge of
the deposits. Nessler has been missing
since Sunday
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-12-17
Queen and God-Mother.
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

London, Dec. 17.-Queen Alexandra to-
day acted as godmother at the christening
of Lord Vaudeville, the heir of the Duke
and Duchess of Manchester in the chapel
royal, st. James palace.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-12-17
Castro viii Rejoice.
nY AssoCIArEp PRESS

Copenhagen, Dec I7.-The German tur-
ret ship Wittesback is ashore near Kos
yer. The German warshps Kaiser Viii
helm der Crosse and Prime Heinrich have
gone To her assistance.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-12-17
NEUTRALS WILL NOT
Be CONSIDERED IN
BLOCKADE
BaIfour Tells Where the Allied
Fleets Stand Upon Matter
Of Great Importance.
PACIFIC BLOCKADE" is
A MISN0MER, Mr.. B. SAYS

Premier Says That Statement That a
State Of War Exists and Notification
Of the Blockade Will Soon Be Given
to the Powers-But They Are Not
Telling the House Of Commons as
Much as II Would Like to Know.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-12-17
N WILL HAVE ALL
THE TROUBLE HE WANTS
Bowcns position is realized TO be
X extraordinary difficulty. lie is now
rye of the interests of Great Britain.

-. any, Italy and Holland, besides those
Of the United States. and may be called
upon to take charge Of those OF the re.
maindcr of the European countries, with
remains on pleasant relations with Vcnea
zuela.
New York, Dec. i7.-The consul gen
eral of Venezuelan in this city today re-
ceived the following cablegram Cara
cas-. Dec. i7.--Bankers. bar, commerce, so
ciety and clergy, constituted in committee.
approve the governments attitude and
offer President Castro their aid unrescrv-
edly. FORES CARDENAS.
"SecreiarY 10 the President"
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-12-17

threatened with starvation. Shocks were
felt in New Marghelan and surrounding
villages and railway at Andijan was de-
stroycd for considerable distance. Food
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-12-17
"GASTON" DER KAISER
AND "ALPAONSE"
THE KING"
They Are Bowing and Scrap
ing, While Each Tries to
Blame the Other.
GERMANY SAYS ENGLAND
LED OFF IN THE FIRING

Recent Representations Made to the Eff
iect That They Were the Ones to
Propose Harsh Measures-Say Ono
OF Edwards Ships Was the First to
Beloh Forth Flame and That Firing
Was Done at Suggestion OF British.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-12-17

with great anxiety for replies to queries
sent to the British and German govern
ments.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-12-17

ment was totally destroyed by an earth
quake today. The number of fatalities is
not yet ascertained. The population is
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-12-17

and clothing are being sent to Amdijan.
Andjan is a town of Russian Central
Asia, 73 miles from Khokand. 1t had
population of about 10000.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-12-17

. gium, having no navy. it will not
( ,le for that country to join in the
g monstratious,
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