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.,aon. June 2s.-whitelaw Reid the
W. ~ anvoy of the United states 10
W. .onaton. began busy week To-
~ ~ nnrIng the afternoon he made
'p "a Of calls at the embassies In
80 aarrlaee. accompanied by Lieut.
w" CO. Fleetwood Edwards, the extra
W. .rry of his majesty, VINO is In spe-
"T Tendance on MIR. Reid Tomorrow
y ,So members OF the American special
y ,ossv viii probably be present at a
I. reception at Buckingham Palace
' \" il is possible, in view Of the fact
N.Y., Mr. Reid and all his suite nave
,,,,Iously been presented TO the king
~, may be excused from attendance
', mo crowded function tomorrow, To-
,.orrow night will occur the dinner In
=, hallrosm Of Buckingham Palace 10
,,hloh all the coronation guests have
h.,n invited. The ballroom has been
',sborately decorated. There VIII be a
slsoo'a table for the king and the chief
' ausoys AT the end OF the hall and 10
s sm tables for the other guests. Mr.
p.S will be seated at the kings table
r n the princess of the Asturias
,p,incess Charles OF Bourbon, Sicily.
sids" sister OF the king of SPAIN, VIII
have the place of honor on the SOW
erlgns right, 49,, am =.
seated on his majesty's left. Mr. Reid
Uni he placed between the Earl OF
Pembroke, lord steward OF his ma
.s"ys household, and the Maharajah
Z, CiwalIor, the most prominent OF the
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was much better n we could have
kept II down to four, II would have
been good thing but that was impos-
slble. The advertising In gambling
line that the city got brought other
gamblers here, and know Of five other
houses that were to have opened this
week, had ! not ordered that they close.
There was altogether too much gamb-
ling here when ! took my otilee-too
much for a city OF this size"
Are you acting under the direction
Of the mayor in this matter?' asked the
reporter.
II am not" replied the chief My
order Of Saturday night came indie
pendently."
MINISTER'S CONCLUDE TO WAIT.
Some radicalacton was expected TO be
taken today at the meeting Of the city
Ministerial association, relative to the
reopenng of the gambling houses in
this city, and the liberation Of the
open saloon on Sunday But owing
TO the fact that chief Of Police Paul
intends sending list Of appointments
this evening before special meeting OF
the city, council and because OF what
Is regarded as a very unsettled condi-
ton OF this much yexed question for
the immediate present, the association
concluded to wait Tor a few days UNI
al II became clear just what the city
administration proposes TO do. Then
the committee on public morals will act
as the association has given It carte
blanche 60 act as II sees best To the
regular committee. consisting Of Reys.
R, Wake. p. A. Smpkn and DR. w,
NJ Paden, were added Rev DR.. X. @,
McNiece and Rev. Plnkerton, and this
committee viii meet on call from It's
chairman The association adjourned
for two months.
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UTAH SHOULD RECEIVE BENEFIT
postmaster Thomas Returned from Washington Talks About
Irrigation and the Provisions Of the Recent Bl-Utah
Land for Reclamation

postmaster A. L. Thomas returned
yesterday morning, from his II days
eastern trip, which extended 10 WASH
,hs'0h' While at the national capital
ne called on the president the postmas.
"''seneral, Congressman Sutherland
ana Senator Kearns. He made special
INJURY with reference to improvements
I" 'he local postal service he recently
',,Vo'nlmended, and received assurances
'"s' DIS suggestions would be carried
Wv Inc postmaster also made inquiry
= " wat steps would be taken in the
R Se'w ,sI, Of Carrying out the provisions of
Corg, satlon bill recently passed by
ned7s,s with a view to taking i'm
pos,,.Ne Aa'antage Of the law In Utah.
sSseS 1as,tr Thomas ascertained that
Co1or, ne citizens Of Wyoming and
hsmsoIio. had taken steps to avail
Ths Sl,sssit o. the provisions Of the law.
'''ors OF the chamber OF COM
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swenson says that In view OF Christ
mas character and "absuni and con-
tr@1ictory statements" he attaches no
importance 10 the letter He says the
opponents OF the sale OF the Islands are
using the Green-ChrlAimas scandal 10
prevent ratification OF the treaty.
Mr.. Whites letter is detailed &C.
count Of his visit TO Denmark to bring
about an agreement for the sale OF the
islands
II, II. Rogers Of the STANDARD OIL
company sent letter IN which he says
he had but one Interview with Christ.
mas and that was devoid OF Import
ance. He adds:
''fhe story he tells as TO my claim.
the ownership Of 20 United States sena-
tors Is simply a falsehood and 80 alb.
surd on its face that Il Is hardly worth
referring TO-"
Mr. Rogers offered TO come as a WITT
ness n the committee wanted him.
Richard =, Evans. one OF the attor-
neys mentioned denied some Of the
statements made concerning himself.
Mr.. Rogers will not be asked 10 ap-
pear, but Chairman Dalzell has written
him 10 forward an explanation Of dis
patch which Christmas quoted as sent
by Rogers, saying the negotiations
were again on.
The committee also talked over the
report and viii reassemble later 10 pass
on this branch.
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VENEZUELAN
REVOLUTIONISTS GAIN.

Wlllemstad. Island OF Cuacoa, Sun
day, June 5.-(Correspondence OF the
Associated Press 1.-The revolution In
Venezuela is gaining ground and the
government Of President Castro is los
ing ground daily and IL obliged TO con-
fess In its organs. In spite OF the ter
ror hich reigns In the capital, Caracas.
that its armies are not always victori-
Gus
A revolutionary movement broke
out during the night OF May % In
Civldad Bolivar, capital of the state
Of Bolivar. A-colonel named Farrera
headed the revolt In the barracks. and
after five days Of fighting In the
streets constrained the president Of the
state OF Bolivar Gen. II. sarria, TO
eyacuate the town and fall back on
Puerto Tablas.
The revolutionary general Riora. one
OF Gen Matos' best liutenants."
whom President Castro represented as
fleeing with four men, appeared last
week before l. Nela, on the Gulf OF
Coreo with LOO men, and after a
struggle Of FIVE hours, took that port.
In the eastern part OF the republic,
where the government has 1900 OF It's
best troops, the situation Is unchanged.
The reyolutonists dominated with
out. however having occupied BARGE
Iona, Carupano and Cumsna. Gen.
Matos whose march on Caracas has
been delayed by rains, is at present
In the vicinity OF those districts. and
hundreds OF bands are awaiting his pas
sage 10 incorporate themselves with
his army. In a word. the situation is
less favorable for President Castro
than II was n month ago, and every day
becomes more unfayorable 70 him.
Caracas is believed TO be on the eve
Of grave events
II is positively affirmed that Presi.
dent Castro intends TO offer resistance
I'm the capital II he IL beaten In the
decisive battle which win probably be
fought In the environs Of Valencia.
President Castro has signed a decree
providing for the temporary opening OF
the por, OF urana, on the frontier Of
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All the property OF Peter Mortensen
has gone out Of his possession. as well
as the interests which he transferred
TO his brother Henry some time ago. To-
day a transfer OF property was record
ed with the county recorder, conveying
the home Of Peter Mortensen, technl-
cally ana officially known as lots and
AZ, block II, Forest Dale, to &. Il. Stew
art. There was also recorded an as
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merce OF Denver have invited Chief F.
N. Newell Of the photographic bureau
OF the coast survey az Washington TO
see what course would be best to take
In the distribution In that state OF the
moneys available for Colorado. and Il
was understood that Mr.. Newell had
consented TO attend the proposed meet
Ing. Then In Wyoming an effort is be-
ing made to secure an official survey OF
Laramie plains, with view TO building
there a reservoir. which would re-
claim vast areas.
Postmaster Thomas calls attention TO
eastern Utah, where there are fine OPP
portunltles TO reclaim 100000 TO slb0S,
acres OF what can be made highly val
able land In Grand county by the use
OF the Grand river, and suggests that
Utah citizens take early action with n
view to securing as much as possible
OF the funds now placed at the disposal
OF this irrigation movement before the
citizens OF other states secure for their
own commonwealths so much that but
medicum be left for use In Utah.
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PATERSON SILK MILLS.
Many Open but Very Few Regular
Employees Report.

Paterson, n. j.. June 2S-Although
many OF the SILK mills were open this
morning, II was estimated that less
than one-third Of the regular number
OF employees reported for work. A meet
ing OF the strikers is to be held today
but II is not expected that any definite
action Will be taken until the decision
OF the bosses as TO the holding Of con-
ference With representatives OF the
strikers has been announced. Details
of Infantry and cavalry were on duty
at the mills today. There were large
crowds in the vicinity OF the mills and
the streets were full Of idle working
men. but there was no disorder OF any
Kind nthe early par Of the day.
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STEWART GETS THE MORTENSEN HOME.
Transfer Of Property Said TO Represent Price Paid by Prisoner to
His Attorneys for Their Efforts to Clear Him
OF Murder Charge.

lumber company TO c. p. Stewart. the
mortgage being the one given by Peter
MoItenser % the lumber company,
pedging his home for the payment OF
certain accounts. No consideration Is
stated IN this last transfer, from the
lumber company to MIR. Stewart. and
the transfer Of the home TO Mr.. Stew
art IL made for Il consideration OF one
dollar The transfer OF the real estate
and house was made by Henry Morten-
sen, to whom II had been Turned over
by Peter.
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London, June 23,-Klng Edward and
Queen Alexandra arrived In London
from windsor at 1880 p. m. today. His
majesty appeared to be in his usual
health.
with the return Of the court to Lon
won from Windsor today the festivities
Of the coronation may be said to have
commenced, and eatfi day until mid
night Saturday when the last gun OF
the royal salute viii be f1red by the
feet at splthead, will furnish It's quota
OF the attractions which promise to
make the week memorable. From today
the special ambassadors, ENJOYS and
princes invited 10 join In the festivl-
ties become the guests Of the king.
Throughout the day numbers Of royal
persOnages have been arriving from the
continent. They were met at the rail-
road stations by royal carriages and
guard Of honor and were escorted to the
ofieal residences assigned 10 them.
Consequently, plenty OF entertainment
was provided for the crowds OF sight.
tssrs filling the streets. A big throug
look the opportunity of greeting the
King and queen on their entry into the
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SENATE.

Washington, June 2S-When the SEN
ate convened today a partial report on
the naval appropriation bill was pre-
scented and agreed to, The senate in
Sisted upon the amendments still in
disagreement and asked for a further
conference. The cOnferees appointed
were Messrs. Hale Of Maine, Perkins OF
California and Tillmsn OF South Caro-
lima.
A joint resolution was adopted au-
thofzing the secretary OF war to re-
oeive Arturo X. Calye OF Costa Rica
at the West Point military academy
for instruction
The army appropriation bill was laid
before the senate and Mr. Proctor Of
Vermont moved to recede from amend.
ment No. 10. relating 10 the construc.
ton OF barracks az permanent military
posts. After some discussion the mo-
tlon was agreed to,
Mr. Allison called attention 10 <he
fact that the house had not agreed 10
the full and free conference asked for
by the senate. the effect Of the action OF
the house being to eliminate entlrelyl ct
least two amendments OF the senate. He
said by the motion Of comfy made by
Mr. Proctor the situation would not be
cleared. He thought the seffhte ought
to recede from amendment No II. in.
creasing the APPROPRIATION for barracks
and quarters by $1,000 600
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BOnOlOd MOzQs
Go on Wa1pah
c4Vo"ed Purpose IS 10 XII Negligent cAnercans Parry Of
rive SoAdietS Of Tuent-Seuenh hfantry Acting as Is.
coa Attacked BY BoIomen-Dahos Hold Conference
Sentiment Divided Befseen Wat and Peace

Manila, June 2S.-Flve soldiers OF the
REIMBURSEMENT infantry, forming an
advance guard which was escortlng a
wagon train half a mile from Camp
Wears, island Of Mindanao. were at
tackled today by 10 bolomen. one SOL
der had an arm badly cut and another
was seriously wounded IN the head.
The Moros captured a rife and escaped
unlnjured. The Badnglam Moros say
the attackers wereMoros from Bonolod
who went on the warpath IN the morn
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must go to Havana and be returned
before II can be submitted to the sem
ate. This, Of course cannot be ac-
compllshed In the short space Of time
intervening before adjournment II the
estimates OF the leaders that Congress
will adjourn by July 4. are correct
No confidence Is felt In administra-
ton circles as to the ability Of the sem
ate managers to secure the ratification
OF treaty, even II one is drawn, and
while the president may feel called
upon to put the matter to test, II VIII
be rather with the idea OF demonstrate
ing his own purpose to do everything
possible for Cuba than in any expecta-
ton that a two-thlrds vote for ratin-
cation could be received
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VALUATIONS CUT DOWN SL11O,eOO

At meeting OF the county board Of
equalization this afternoon the resolu.
lions providing for reduction In valu-
alton OF 10 per cent on all improve
ments in the city and all real estate in
the county, were adopted, The resolu-
lions were introduced by Chairman An
derson on behalf OF the board. and the
general reduction made is In addition to
the reductions and Attachments already
made by the board. The value OF i'm
provements in the city is reduced by
$500. 900, and the real estate Of the
county by $4,000. making total re-
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ing for the ayowed purpose OF killing
negligent Americans.
The first and second squadron bril-
gades have been consolidated.
Lieut-Col Frank d. Baldwin, from
the Island Of MindanaO reports that
the Moros have held big conference
at Bacolod The sultan urged poll
cy Of friendship with the Americans.
but two OF the dattos said they would
die first. Others declared that II the
two dattos caused war they would not
assist them.
Three towns In the western part OF
the Island are inclined to be unfrlend-
ly.
Col Baldwin hopes to win them over
to peace.
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duction Of sl,22OOoO on the 10 per cent
cut,
The board during the 10 days II has
been In session, has reduced valuations
and abated taxes amounting in all to
s5Ss, Sss.50. and the closing session this
afternoon will probably bring those fig
ures up TO about S550,00O. With the re-
duotion OF ,l.22O, 900 as provided for in
the resolutions, the grand total Is o.
10000. Even with that great reduction
the assessed valuation OF Salt Lake
county property Is sl,6OO.O0O more than
last year.
At this mornings session the board
considered 9S claims and reduced valua.
lions $4S, sS2. and abated taxes amount
Ing 70 !lS5.50.
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Colombia. for the outlet OF Colombian
merchandise which has been stored for
upwards Of nine months In Cucuta.
These goods belong TO German and
American firms. and consist for the
greater part OF skins. estimated TO
number $4,000 and OF coffee, said to
aggregate $4,000 sacks. Venezuela
charges heavy toll on the transit and
1t Is therefore clear profit for the gov
eminent
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Kitchener Given an Ovation.

Capetown, June 23.-Lord Kitchener
received a grea, public ovation on his
arrival here this morning. The town
was decorated. the streets were lined
with troops and the mayor and cor
poration welcomed the British com.
mander az the town hall and presented
him with an address. During his reply.
Lord Kitchener. referring TO the coun.
Try OF his nativity. paid a special trib-
ute TO the services OF the Irish SOL
dlers.
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NOMORERIOTINO IN TORONTO

Toronto, Ont, June 23,-The street
railway company made no attempt TO
run It's cars this morning About / 900
militia men arrived here during the
early morning. and are CHARTERED at the
armorles. A conference between Off
cials OF the company and the board of
trade committee was held during the
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Observation-Disclosures
Ia; Been Determined That None Can be Submitted at Present
Session Of Congress Administration Circles Not Sure Of
Ability Of Senate Managers 10 Secure Ratification

Washington. June 2S.--It has been
determined that no reciprocity treaty
with Cuba can be submitted al the
present session Of Congress. 1t was at
hrst planned that, IN the event OF the
failure Of the administration managers
IN The senate to secure favorable ac-
uoh on the Cuban sugar bill. a treaty
would be drafted at once. This was
on the understanding that Senior Ques-
a. the Cuban minister here, had full
powers, and that treaty could be
c'sWn In Washington entirely. 1t is
Slated now however, that this cannot
N done and that any draft OF treaty
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Panic In an Asylum Averted.

Lincoln, Ills, June "a large laun.
dry building located in the group OF
main buildings OF the Illinois asylum
for feeble minded children. was burned
at an early hour today. There was great
excitement among the inmates. but no
lives were LOST. A serious panic was
averted BY prompt and persistent ef-
forts and only one employe was in
jured.
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$4,000 FOR UTAH FEDERAL BUILDING.

President Frank Knox Of the Nation
al Bank Of the Republic, received this
morning, as disbursing agent for the
accounts connected with the new fed
eral building, warrant for $4,000 from
the treasury department at Washing
ton. Mr.. Knox was also notified BY the
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department that Superintendent Ash Of
public buildings would be in this city
by the first Of the month This, Mr.
Knox believes, indicates that active con-
struction viii begin at an early day
He has also received a certified copy OF
the contract with the Campbell Con-
struction company OF Chicago.
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Vessels Starts for England.

The Hague, June &C. II. Vessels
and =. @. W. Groebler. who have been
on the continent Tor some time past.
In the Interest Of the Beers. have start
ed for England, WITH the view. II Is said
OF taking the ste'e necessary TO per-
nit Of their return 10 South Africa
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night This morning Manager Heating
OF the street railway company said
There Is possibility OF a settle
ment"
Business Agent Macdonald, for the
men, stated that after a conference of
l2 hours with the officers of the COM
pany the question Of wages and recog-
milton OF the union had been practically
settled.
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Topeka, Kas.. June 23.-Many leaders
Of the Populist pa-sy Of Kansas. in
Guiding Congressman A. NJ Jackson
and Senator W. a. Harris. are In TOpe-
ka today In conference. "a hours In ad.
vance OF the state convention. IL Is UNI
derstood that the convention win en-
dorse the nominations made by the
Democrats al Wichita aud on in the
remainder OF the ticket themselves.
Hugh Ferrelly, chairman OF the Dem
ocratic state central committee. has In.
vited all OF the delegates who sat In
the Democratic convention 10 be In To.
peka TO advise with the Democratic
state central committee. which meets
az that time with all the power OF the
state convention delegated Il.
Mayor craddock OF Kansas City.
Kss.. the temocratic nominee for gov.
ernor. has opened headquarters and
says that q trRinlosd OF Caddock rooters
Will be up from Wyandotte county
Tuesday &c aid him.
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however, that OF r. II. Simon, In Union
HUI. did the FUN number OF men re-
port for work. There is a force OF police
on the guard az the plant and no one
not employed In the mill was allowed
to approach the gates. There was a
crowd Of idlers In the vicinity, but no
demonstration Was made.
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PHONE Girl. sun on strlke.

Des Moines, Ia, June 2S,-The strike
OF the telephone operators shows no
signs OF settlement. The electrical
workers and llnemen's union win 20 out
IN sympathy when authorized by the
trades assembly. Despite the lmporta-
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THE SEVENTEEN YEAR LOCUSTS.

DR.. f. @. Gowans OF the Agricultural
college at Logan has gone TO Spring
city TO investigate the destruction by
l1-year locusts. OF Judge Johnsons or
chard. The doctor is elated over the
pleasing success OF the scheme OF the
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Won Thielen's Resignation Accepted

Berlin, Jnue 2S.--The Cologne Ga
zette today says Emperor William has
accepted the resignation OF Herr Won
Thielen, the minister OF public works.
who was appointed June p, 1891. and
has appointed Gen. Budde his successor.
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department Of agriculture 10 destroy
the grasshoppers by injecting them
with poisonous fungus He says the
hoppers are dying on in consequence by
the million, and hopes that the state
will soon be rid OF theri.
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SIX Plants Open.

w.. foTk, June 2S.-In accordance
~. vac decision Of the mill owners.
p,s' on Friday last, all the silk
q, ~ " Hudson county. N. j., opened
N'ess today. At only one MILL,
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ice on both lines is stlll demOraIiaed.
American Telephone Dividend.

Boston. June 23.-Dlrectors Of the
American Telephone and Telegraph
company today declared a regular
quarterly dividend OF IL per cent and
Y per cent extra payable July Is.
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