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SENATE PROCEEDINGS.
Interesting Developments In Case Of
Canal Commission.

Washington, Dec. l6-When the sem
ate met today Joint resolution, Of
fered by Mr. Wetmore Of Rhode
Island. was adopted appropriatng 49,
900 for the purchase OF bronze bust
OF the late President Mckinley,
Senators Allison. Hale and Cockrei,
were named as conferees on the plll
appropriating $4,000 to pay the saia-
rles OF. the anthracite coal commission,
MIR. Morgan Of Alabama asked that
his bill fixing the salaries OF the 18TH
mian canal commission at So,VOO
wear be referred to the committee on
interoceanic canals. He said he had
been informed that the present COM
missioners were paid $1,000 a month
each and that their services had ex-
tended over 2sl5 months.
In response TO an inquiry from Mr.
Hale. Mr.. Morgan said that out OF tne
29is months the commission had spent
six months In Nicaragua ana TWO
weeks in Panama.
"'rhat Is very remarkaple state
ment." said Mr. Hale.
cit is very true one replied Mr:
Morgan, land shows the necessity OF
our doing something to regulate these
expenses" Continuing. Mr. Morgan
said Il was necessary in advance OF
striking one lick on that canal to make
such provision as will prevent the
United States from running into the
horrible iniqultIes Of the old Panama
Canal company as well as Tue I've"
one" 49,,
He said there had been spent on tnat
canal s260, 100000 and there was nolh-
ing 10 show for II except two-liths Of
a ditch dug there which was illeo up
10 large extent
The bill was referred, as requesteu'
and consideration resumed oil the mill
tary bill a., ~.
An amendment offered by Mr.. For
aker was agreed 10, striking, OUT as
much OF section "a OF the Dill as re-
lated TO drills inspections and instruc-
lion OF men enrolled In the reserve
force. 40, -.
Al 2 o'clock the military bill was
d,snjaced by the omnibus statehoou
hiIl hut before discussion was re-
sumed the senate passed oil reiat.
ms 10 ceded lands on the Fort hali
Indian reservation, Idaho, and a reso-
luton directing the secretary OF the
interior 10 transmit to the senate the
report of Dr.. jackson upon the intro
ductlon of domestic reindeer In Alaska;
When consideration OF the slatehoou
b,ll was resumed Mr. Beveridge sug-
tested the adylsability or ciscontinulng
he debate upon the bill on the con-
cluslon of MIR Dlllinghams remarks
until the senate meets on Jan ,. me
arrangement was agreed to. but Az.
QUAY required II 70 be understood tnat
Nj. Dillingham; should complete nis
remarks and print them In me 'eeoru
this week, and that on Jan . soine
other senator viii be ready 10 ADDRESS
the senate on the bill ~.
Mr.. Dillingham; then resnl"eu mus n,s
speech in opposition TO the OMNIBUS
bill. ,,aoa
After Mr.. Dillingham; had concludeo'
Mr.. Teller OF Colorado desired 70 d.s-
sent from some OF the Statements
which had been made, and said that
tho people Of sNcS Mexico haa ovsn
slandered by the cornmii;se ana ~
Mr.. Dillingham;. but objections NJ
made BY Messrs. Beveridge. Weilins-
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VENEZUELAN SITUATION.
Is No Nearer Settlement Than
Heretofore.

London, Dec. l6.-Judging from state
ments given out by the foreign Office,
the Venezuelan situation tonight does
not appear to be any nearer a settle-
ment. Up TO a late hour tonight no
suggestion had been made that Great
Britain could eventually see its way to
submitting It's claim TO arbitration, and
the foreign office points out that Ven
ezuela's offer TO arbitrate Is extremely
vague. President Castro, In the COM
munlcatlon In which he expresses his
willingness 10 resort to arbitration
provides no guarantee that The rights
of British subjects In Venezuela will be
respected pending the award. The
foreign office declares that some mat
ters are Impossible TO arbltrate, IN
stancing the dlsrespectful treatment OF
Mr.. Haggard British minister to Nen-
ezuela. 80,
TO arbItrate the financial claims VIII
meet with no opposition In official cir
cles in London. nor Is there any desire
10 stir up opposition by continuing un-
necessarily the present armed compact
with Germany, but, quoting from the
foreign office. at the same time there
Is not the slightest inclination to let
Venezuela go unpublished for her re-
heated insults and injuries. The oter
ia arbltrate comes very late IN me day.
we are not seeking a quarrel but we
must insure ourselves against recur-
renee OF the acts which led TO the
present situation ,.
The foreign office appears TO De WIN
out official cognlzance Of the attitude OF
the washington government altnough
il is convinced unofiiclally that WASH
Ington IS anxious that further HOSTILE
Ties be avoided II Is known that tne
foreign Office has made inquiry as %
whether the United States would ps
willing 10 guarantee the running o
Venezuelas hedges either al the I'M
mediate cessation OF the present hu,
ropean action or pending the award OF
arbitration. This inquiry resulted IN
direct negative from the United states,
with The guarantee Of The United
states. the foreign office says arbiira-
lion In the Venezuelan matter wenla pc
nm immediate probability, but win ohly
mo word on n government hitherto IN
reliable arbitration Is difficult OF ee-
esnting even upon the points where ~
ternational relations admit OF suoh
method OF settlement
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that ship goes through, as II Is expect
ed II win, other ships from other na'
lions will also demand to go through,
and the peaceful blockade" VIII be-
come a farce.
II Germany insists on Its right to
blockade peaceably and refuse TO let
American ships through, then Admiral
Dewey's feet will be sent to Venezuela
to convoy the American ships through
the German and English lines.
Admiral Dewey has been told to keep
his feet together. The reason, this
government makes this demand Of
Germany is because It has in writing,
In black and white. the fullest state
ment pf Germany's intentions In Vene-
zuela. II has no such statement from
England. The diplomats Of that
country are shrewd enough to make
only a verbal statement Of intent.
The American government is await
Ing Germanys answer with some ex-
pectation. The situation is now more
critical than It has been since the trou-
BILE began.
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Germany ASKED
Fo1 Explanation
Secretary Hay Directs Ambassador Toaes 10 Ascertain Of
Berlin Gouesnmem Exacip What is Sfeam bya "Fa
c9c Blockade '-c4dmhai Delee1's Fleet WI be SEM 10
Conroy c4mercan Ships Through cAngo- German Lines.

New York, Dec. 17,-secy. Hay has
cabled to Ambassador Tower at Ber-
lin' says the Worlds correspondent at
Washington, TO ask the German gov.
eminent TO define for this country ex-
actly what is meant by peaceful
blockade"
The dispatch was couched in the
suavest Of diplomatic language but
II was lnslstent that Germany should
reply.
This inquiry was decided upon at the
cabinet meeting where It was discussed
fully.
Although 1t has not yet been put into
public expression, this government
contends that there is no such thing
ps a peaceful blockade
, If state of war does not exist, this
government will contend, at the proper
time, that United States ships must be
allowed to pass
The test viii come when the Red d
line steamer Caracas arrives at La
Guayra, probably next Saturday, II
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ON THE RIGHT TRACK.

canyassers to certify the election OF c.
A. Cooper Republican. instead OF j.
T. Whitelaw, Democrat. as representa-
tive from San Juan county. holding
that the courts had no right TO inter
fere thus with executive officers In the
performance of their duties. This de-
csion has an important bearing on tho
election OF United States senator. as
II leaves the state board OF canvassers
at liberty TO seat two Democrats whose
seats had been contested. II ceriii-
Gates are given 10 both Democrats the
house VIII consist OF 80 Republicans
and 81 Democrats, and the Democrats
are hopeful that with a majority OF
only one the Republicans viii be
thwarted In their attempt to unseat the
Democrats from Arapahoe county and
thus secure a majority on joint bal
lot,
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probability Of further action on the part
Of Spain unless events in Caracas make
It necessary for the Spanish represent
tatiye to withdraw. Minister Ojeda
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
regafss the position Of his country as
thus far neutral but In case circum.
stances change this attitude il Is like
ly that Minister Bowen win be re-
oulred to look after Belgian interests
In the Venezuelan capital Belgium
having no navy, 1t will not be possible
for that country TO join in the naval
demonstrations.
Mr.. Bowen's position Is realized to be
one OF extraordinary difficulty He Is
now in charge of the interests of Great
Britain, Germany, Italy and Holland.
besides those OF the United States and
nay be called upon to take charge OF
those Of the remainder Of the European
countries, with the possible exception of
France, which remains on pleasant re-
lations with Venezuela.
The only cablegram received at the
state department from Minister Bowen
over night was the announcement that
the Italian minister at Caracas had re-
quested him to take charge of Italian
interests, which under the state depart
ment's Instructions, he was about TO
do and the minister was leaving Car
acas. This cablegram was sent from
Caracas last night.
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second cook. He first complained to
the captain when the ship was out two
weeks. AS the steamer left Durham on
Nov. 3 this places the reported illness
on Nov 20.
The other two cases appeared about
two weeks ago, The history OF the
cases makes a complete chain OF infec-
ton from the time of the exposure of
the first man at Durham TO the time OF
the arrival. The crew were ashore at
Durham and II was undoubtedly there
that the disease was contracted.
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Egan OF the Snake Indians. He be-
trayed Egan into the hands Of the
rlmatillas, who were friendly TO the
whites and they cut OFF his head, car
rying IL In triumph to the United States
troops. The Snakes were so enraged
that they gave battle TO the troops on
a plain and were so badly defeated that
the invasion ended. Five Crows father
was one Of the leaders In the Whitman
massacre and made Miss Bewley one
OF the white captives his wife until res
cued by the Hudson Bay people.
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BaEoW Makes
The Statement.
he Commons lie DecIased fhe'e Was No Such Thing as
a "Pdcfc Bockade"H WIN BE Carried ont WIN as
Lille Inconvenience 10 SNeuhab as PoSsibk-eNo Aen.
non Of Landing Troops on Venezuelan SoL

London, Dec. 17,--In the course Of a
long statement IN the house OF com
mons today Premier Balfour said there
was no such thing as a "pacihc block
ade.' A state Of war actually existed
with Venezuela and an intimatlon OF
the blockade would shortly be given to
the powers.
Mr.. Balfour added that the blockade
would be carried out with as little In
convenience to neutrals as possible.
Nothing definite had occurred with ref
erence to the arbitration proposal since
his previous statement on the subject.
The premier also said the operations
were reluctantly undertaken, not to re-.
cover debts, but, after long and pa
tient delay, to recover compensation
for assaults on British subjects and the
seizure of British vessels
He believed that the Germans also
had claims besides the financial ones.
Mr.. Healey, Irish Nationalist, asked II
the United States assen,ed to a block
ade which would exclude United States
vessels. Mr.. Balfour replied:
'Neutrals are not consulted when we
are In state Of war with a third par
ty."
rs war declared?" asked Mr.. Healey.
The premier replied; Does the hon
orable member suppose that without
state OF war you can take vessels ana
have blockade?'
Replying to further questions, Mr..
Balfour said he had nothing to add re-
garding arbitration beyond what was
contained IN his previous statement.
Papers were being prepared and would
be presented TO the house as soon as
possible. He assumed they would in
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olude the communications which had
passed on the subject Of the blockade
between the United States and Great
Britain.
Mr. Balfour's statement was made In
reply TO the desire Of the Liberal leader,
Sir Henry Campbell Zimmerman. for
Information on the Venezuelan sltua-
ton. After reterating Lori Lans-
downe's brief statement IN tn house of
lords yesterday the premier ontlnued;
"The blockade will be carr ed out by
Great Britain and Germany along diff
ferent portions Of the coast and though
the two fleets will have the same OBJ
iects, 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 military or
other grounds. As the conditions gov
erning such blockade have been care
fully considered and will be published
In due time for the information of neu-
trails, The government Is most anxious
that these operations, the necessity for
which we deeply regret should be as
little inconyenient TO neutrals as they
can possibly be made No difference
will be made between the vessels Of the
various neutral powers l think II Is
quite likely that the United States will
think that there cannot be such a thing
as a pacific blockade, and l. PERSONAL
ly, take the same view. Evidently a
blockade involves state of war"
Balfour concluded his statement with
saying he could make no announce
ment as to whether the offer of arbi-
tratlon from Venezuela would be ac-
cepted by Great Britain.
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Vincent 81. John Indicted.

Telluride. Colo. Dec T.-Vincent 81,
John. president Of the Miners union,
is one OF the p men Indicted for par.
iieipatlon In the riot az the smuggier.
Union mine In July. 1901, in which two
men were killed and FIVE wounded. lie
was arrested this morning. The indict.
ments charge st. John with murder. at
tempt 20 murder and robbery
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SOUTH TEMPLE PAVING.
Council Committees viii Discuss the
Matter Tonight

Tonight is set apart by ,he city coun-
ell committees for the discussion Of tho
proposition TO pave South Temple
street from State TO Tenth East streets.
All persons who are Interested in ths
matter will be given d hearing tonight.
and It is expected that quite q number
OF representative residents ~ that
street Will take advantage % the op-
portunity TO express their sentiments
either for or sgainst tho proposition
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Copyright Treaty with spain.

Washington, Dec. 17.--Minister Stor-
err at Madrid has advised the state de-
partment BY cable that the reciprocal
agreement between the United States
and Spain for the international copy
right in 1895 has been restored to full
effect by the interchange of diplomatic
notes. The terms OF the proclamation
which was issued by President Cleve-
land in 1895 lapsed during the war with
Snain
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Knlcd on thc RnrlInplon.

Table Rock, Neb.. Dec. 17.--Traln No.
q, and an extra west-bound freight,
collIded near here early today Fire.
man Morrell and three others are re.
ported killed and several OF the crew
are said TO have been injured. The
combination passenger was evidently
not expecting the extra. The wreck
has blockaded the track A wrecker
has been sent 10 the scene.
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Bubonic Plague in New York.

New York, Dec. l6.-Three cases OF
bubonic plague are under treatment In
the swinburn Island hospital AT quar-.
antine. The sufferers are the first and
second cooks and the second steward
OF the Prince Line steamer Saxon
Prince from Durham.
The first man taken III, according TO
the report OF Capt Jamlson, was the
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ton and Foraker on the ground OF the
agreement reached, and the senate. at
4.l0 p. m. went into executive session.
At $3.50 p m. the senate adjourned
possibly become an American citizen
In consequence OF 1t.
He received the news Of his expul-
sion In letter yesterday from Carl
Buenx, the German consul general, in
this city. Antilles thinks the action
against him is intended as a warning
TO other German singers who are anx-
ious to secure engagements in Ameri-
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pendle,n. ore. Dec. is.-Fiye Crows
noted rmalllla Indian chief has been
found dead near Athena. II Is sup.
,osnd mai while intoxicated he fell on
bis pony and froze 10 death. he Wa as
distinguished IL The ss-nock war =,
is5S by Killing the famous lndiah Sh's'
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COLORADO sEyAroRsHrr
Very Materially Affected by a Cour
or Appeals Decision.

Denver, Dec. l7.-The court OF APP
peals today dismissed the writ Of man
damus granted by District Judge
Palmer requiring the atate board Of
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VENEZUELANS WILL STAND
BY PRESIDENT CASTRO.

commerce, society and clergy, consti-
tuted in committee, approve the gov
ernments attitude and offer President
Castro their aid unreseryedly.
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New York, Dec. 1.-THE consul-gen-
eral OF Venezuela in this city today
received the following cablegram.
Caracas, Dec. 17.--Bankers, bar.
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shs from 'r ~ N, : special to the
'triis Of re- r. M9ines Iowa, says:
. Ss",ass which had gapl See Ups {, tor
hight by ren r'anlhs was settled
seny and N t,ase s ~ OF the
.ney. rhe , we Trade and Labor
sld wages i, rpnone girls are TO
snion scsls !, sn PER cent in excess of Of
soSpsa'SS e taken back ses s ~ w who
way dIscrlm,sds agrees not TO in
H. The Ipin ,ale against the
The represts,an,c,uon suit 10 re-
aom boycot,lnss Of union Ia
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CONGRESSIONAL NOTES

~ are the days that senator's ana
|srsa' s"ses tramp about the de-
s.'s y. n their endeayor 70 ee,
,oI Their constituents. Nearly
work. 'N'up'eu ny them In
|, ps s. Beyeridge was onca - ~.
n ' Iaa,.sa IN Kansas. lie was ~" q
81 wb asV' and lived In a boom
kolIs. y, was vas to be a great me.
Etcr ps masrs Is that town nowq
la bio ,.,lage says ITS a ranch
X" arm or something Of the
'D SSSih. there are no sena,, o,oo.
h who 4 Pending, Senator Bur
ccuiI,nss. chairman Of the commit
\ 10 ihs 81. = siye great deal ~
senate, , ,slt Of former battles
been ,".t ,n'nSs that the iast tlrb,
kiIcnI ~ mae g IN tie senate upon "s shs
|,ppolu, ~ 9e right Of the goyern nor
tsci. ''s'e the legislature falls
b was IN :, %. such , demand now as
|lhe r y u.s last session for a vote
Eln q cst'. .ani Providing Tor ' ,Ss
people, 'pDu ,,' by direct vote ' az
IA. out then, the election IS IS
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Earthquake Destroys Russian Townt

Ashkabad Russian Turkestan. Tues
day. Dec. l6.-The town OF Andljau
Ferghana government. was totally des-
iroyed by an earthquake today. The
number Of fatalities Is not yet ascer.
tanned. The population Is threatened
with starvation Shocks were felt In
New Marghelan and surrounding VIII
ages, and railway NJ Andljan was
destroyed for a considerable distance.
Food and clothing are being sent TO
Andijan.
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no FURTHER ADMISSION.

This sort Of thing was kept up for
several hours. each calling the other
vile names. But try as they might.
the officers could not get either woman
10 admit that they carried Ryan's body
out TO the Clubhouse or how much they
secured from him. But for all that.
the officers know that when Ryan en-
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AFTER DoLIIvER.

Senator DolliyeT was IN a railroad
wreck as he journeyed TO Washington
this fall. He came out safe and sound
and was not very badly disturbed.
Last year about the same time when
the Iowa senator was journeying to
Washington, he was IN bad wreck
and had very narrow escape. 80
close, in fact. that be received a shock
that It took him some time 20 set over.
There is no use telling 0olllver now
that lightning VIII not strike twics
IN the same place" lie says II they
make II apply &c railroad wrecks he
viii look into II.
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Andijan Is a town Of Russian central
Asia. - miles from Khokand IL had
a population OF about $4,000 souls.
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RATHER SLIPPERY.

~ nave strange politics In sor,e
9 fot Instance, one man was tell
|.s suo'aeI about political foe In a
I,. ,'al !, state, and after giving the
ls.rmarked. ''''''s"' Tue
~ Judge '' a'''''e'
sv !Sa retorted the western
& ;. why he's 50 slippery that they
F" 'and the sheets to keep him in
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LO0KEp AcROss THE RIVER.

fA ~ 1ht
|ies, i was a landslide remarked
n Y. Bell Of Colorado. speaking OF
asl election. THE irrigation law
" no continued. "The people gave
Pseyeli credit for the law because he
Emmended II In his message and be-
n ne tod men that he meant what
pa Ne Is the FIRST president that
4 l9ok up The subject. The election
4 DIS yleloTy, and he was entitled TO
|rVa .s ne Is the first man in the
y mat has ever looked across the
Y Inc western men mean the
F"un when they say the river"