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The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-09
REAL ESTATE.
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE. s225O-Six-room cottage, corner 18th strees and 11th avenue, north. SS0eO-Vacant lot, close in, on 7th avenue. $45OO-Dovely 7th avenue place; pays 1e per cent on $4soo. $5ooO-10Ox19O close in. southside corner. pays about 15 per cent s5250-Corner lot, 100x240; North 18th strees. five houses; pays 12 per cent; white tenants. $5500-Seventeen acres with dwelrna fronting pike, between Woodlawn and Avondale A bargain. SIP 2bo0-Handsome Fifth avenue place! pays 12 per cent.
 FOR RENT. : rooms, 1019 South 17th street. rooms Avenue H, between 29th and 30th street. rooms, 11th street near Avenue K. rooms, Avenue K, between goth and 21st streets. We have a few stores yet for rent
 R. M'CONNELL & CO. Bell phone 46. 22o Fist St
 FOR SALE S1S5O-Good Groom and Broom cottage. lot 25x14O feet; rents for S24 9th avenue near 26th street. Pays interest on $3000 $350-s5o cash, balance easy; lot 5ox14a
 
 tent to great car plant of Birmingham Railway Light and Power Co. s1050-Lot 25x140 feet, Avenue c, near goth street. s1250-1o0x14O. corner Avenue c and 2sth street; opposite corners now held at $3000. Genuine snap. S5O0-s10O cash, balance easy; lot 50x130 feet with 2-rooms on rear: renting for S5; can be made to pay IS per cent North Highlands, near car line $1275-Cottage and lot between 11th and 12th avenues, and 18th and 2oth streets; cheap little home. sso per front foot for 5Ox1Oo feet on South 20th street. Corner on South 2Oth street cheap. Seq us.
 SMITH & sTILLMAN.
 20o45h First Avenue.
 FOR RI NIT. Elegant, furnished 4 )me, South EighS lands.
 FOR SALE. s1O O.Oo-Elegant home. South 18th St { 6000. .00-S-room house. new, fine lot
 South Highlands. $ 6,000. .00-S-room house, N. 10th St . s 2,5Oo. .oo-Corner lot, sox24O. N. Highlands. 5 1.5oO.oo-2 acres in North Birmingham. s15, 900. .00-Elegant home large grounds
 We have other valuable resi-
 dence and business properties for
 sale.
 c. L. sTlcKNEY & co,
 206 1st Ave- Phones, 600.
 FOR SALE. S25, ,000-50-foot corner fin same block Hill. man Hotel. s15OO-7-room house on northside 92x120s 5e cash. s2500 Each-Three Groom houses; all news northside. sl35O-5-rocm house on 5Ox14o. renting S12.50 s5eo0-5Sx100 on northside. close in s65e0-Eight 4-room houses; rents for s10d month. $10,G00-h block on Belt Line close in. near Frisco and Seaboard terminals. S600-5-room house on Eessemer ear line. I have residences In Woodlawn, Avon- dale. East Lake Elyton, West End and Cleveland. from $500 to s3000 Some beauti- full homes: good terms.
 B. M. PERRoW, Thone-People's 743. 19I8b 2d Ave.
 FOR RENT. 2619 9th ave, 5 rooms and bath, $2o 807, 23rd street, rooms. $15. 21171k End ave, 12 rooms, cheap.
 FROM OCTOBER 1. 26o9 5th ave. rooms and bath. 2611 9th ave. rooms and bath. 2619 9th ave. 5 rooms and bath. 2621 9th ave rooms and bath.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-09
FOR SALE.

FOR RENT. 2619 9th ave, rooms and bath $2o S07, s 23rd street, rooms $15. 2171k 2nd ave, 12 rooms, cheap.
 FROM OCTOBER l. 26o9 5th ave. rooms and bath. 2611 9th ave. rooms and bath. 2619 9th ave. 5 rooms and bath. 2621 9th ave. rooms and bath. 2125 7th ave. rooms and bath. 2213 "rd ave room s. IA, N. Fist street, store room. 1141a, Fist street, office rooms
 A. R. DEARBORN & co. 1921 First Ave. Phone 11o3.
 8-S-9-10- -12-14-1d
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-09
Navy Department Pleased.

Washington, August s.-The navy de- partment Is very much gratified over the result of the official trial of the monitor Arkansas, which was put through her paces over the Barren island course off Hampton Roads yesterday. According to a telegram received by Rear Admiral Melville, chief of the bureau of steam engineering, the new monitor averaged 12 2-3 knots, while Acting Judge Advo- cate General Hanna received a telegram saying that her maximum speed was 12 7-10 knots, showing that she exceeded her contract speed of 111s knots by con- siderably more than one knot.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-09

at Pittsburg, where sales have been very large this week. Ship building interests have taken 40.000 tons of plates at Pitts burg. Hardware, as predicted, has had no dull season this year, and business Is as active as ever.
 Business failures for the week ending August ' number 169 as against 16S last week and 1s5 in this week last year.
 Wheat, including flour, exports for the week ending August T. aggregate 4.244, 363 bushels against 4.3SS.354 last week and S,s311 199 in this week last year. Wheat exports since July aggregate 9. 39s. 203 bushels against 35. .O32. 2S7 last season.
 Corn exports aggregate 7O611 bushels against 2S. 405 last week and 99o,71 last year. For the fiscal year corn exports are 55s,421 bushels against S,1S361 last season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-09
Vatican Dlsapproves.

Rome, August 8.-The action of the Philippine friars in selling their lands to syndicates of laymen is disapproved at the vatican. The lands are considered to be church property inalienable with out the consent of Rome. An investiga- tion indicates that the Dominicans alone sold their lands. When the sales are definitely ascertained the friars will be obliged to show the amount received by them and reimburse the church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-09
Competitors Arrive.

Worcester, Mass, August S.-With the arrival of most of the competitors in the regatta in the National Association of Amateur rowmen on Lake Ounsigamond at o'clock this afternoon and continues tomorrow. It will be one of the most interesting events in the history of the association. The distance of the races will be one and one-half miles with turn, with the exception of the eights, which will be straight away.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-09
Albert o. putIand Dead.

Evansville, Ind, August S.-AIbert O. Dutland aged sixty-two years, the wealthiest man in southern Indiana, Is dead at his home in this city. He once owned line of steamboats plying be- tween Evansville and New Orleans. He built the first railroad from evansville to Nashville, now known as yne Nash vile division of the Louisville ana Nash vile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-09
Ships at Sea.

New Orleans. August s.-The steamer Politician (British) Woodcock, from Liv- erpool. reports that on July 2s latitude 34. 50 north, longitude F30s west she spoke American whaling bark A. R. Tucker, with 200 barrels sperm on board. The bark also sent on board report that she had spoken the American whaling bark Platina, with 500 barrels sperm oil, and the American bark Conton. with 400 bar rels sperm oil on board. They requested to be reported.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-09
Friction Again Rises.

Ashland, Ky, August S.-Friction has again arisen between the Union Street railway employees and the Camden Inter state railway. It is said the company to- day discharged several union employees on account of incompetency. President Kesasler of the local union has called a meeting of the body for tonight in Huntington, Va. Another strike Is feared.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-09
Three Forest Fires Rurnlna.

Battle Lake, Wyo., August S.-Three immense forest fires are burning fercely within a few miles of this town. Hun dreds of thousands of dollars worth of valuable timber has been destroyed and unless the flames are checked the loss will reach into the millions. The origin of the fire Is believed to be by sheep herders and camp movers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-09
To CoIonlze Refuuees.

Mexico City, August s.-Jose Matute, 8 resident of GuadalaJara. has offered the French minister here. M. Blondet, a large tract of land where the refugees of the island of Martinique may be col onized. Land will be given them free of all cost. M. Blondet has communicated the offer to the French colonial minister.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-09
Lamp Causes Destruction,

New York, August S.-An overturned lamp in the engine room of the ferryboat New Brunswick, plying between New Brunswick N. J., and New York, set fire to the boat and SO rapidly did the flames spread that the vessel had to be beached on the meadows, about three miles below New Brunswick, and al- lowed to burn to the waters edge.
 The passengers were taken ashore so speedily that there was no excitement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-09
Another Victim.

Paducah, Ky. August S.-Miss L. T. Hurt died today and Miss Margaret Koerner and Mir. Dewey Lindsey cannot survive the day from injuries received last night at the crossing of the Illinois Central when picnic wagon was struck by a freight engine and demolished.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-09
FuIlbloods Beaten,

Vinita, I. T., August 8.-Returns of the Cherokee election are sufficient to show the ratification of the treaty with the government by 15oO or more majority. The defeat of the full bloods is decisive. The Cherokee council will meet at Tallequah next Monday to canvass the vote.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-09
Alarmed Over Accident.

Madrid, August s.-Considerable alarm was felt today during King Alfonsos Journey from Oviedeo to Leon. While the train was in a tunnel near Livares, the door of the Kings salon suddenly opened and was broken off The. King convinced himself personally that the occurrence was accidental.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-09
Will investigate Boer War.

London. August S-The premier. A. J. Balfour announced today the appoint ment of the following committees into the conduct of the Boer war:
 The Earl of Elgin. chairman; Sir Hem " Norman, Sir John Hopkins, Lord Esher and Sir John Edge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-09
Haywood White Sulphur sprInoa Ho+.,

Altitude 2s5o feet Finest mountain re- sort In The South. Highest railroad town eas. or the Rocky mountains. 75o feet climate during the summer months ,s the most delightful in America. The a,r is light and invigorating The nights d,,-- ing the warmer weather are cool ana bracing. For rates and information write James M. Copelin, Prop. WaynesvilIe
 N' S' 6-11-tf-we-sa-su
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-09
A Severe Loss.

last night totally destroyed the Methodist church. three residences and a livery stable containing twenty-five horses. The total loss is estimated at $3O O0O
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-09
Romalne Boyd.

At the request of many citizens of Ens- ley, Romaine Boyd is a candidate for the next legislature, subject to action and instructions of the democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-09
Augustus Benners.

am a candidate for the democratic nomination for representative from Jef. terson county in the legislature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-09
Andre,u Jackson Reilly.

hereby announce myself as a candi- late for reelection to the legislature for Jefferson county, subject to the action of he democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-09
BELLEVUE HOTEL.

Lookout Mountain, Gadsden, Ala.
 Sulphur. chalybeate and freestone wa- ters; billiards and pool; golf and tennis; excellent orchestra; large swimming pool; family commuters books, 25 trips s2i from Birmingham; adults s10 per week children and nurses s5; no malaria or mosquitoes. LOUI HART
 e-is-Sm President and Manager.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-09
Jesse L. Drennen.

Jesse L. Drennen is a candidate for the nomination for representative from Jef- ferson county in the legislature, subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-09
AnaInst the Treaty..

South M'Alester. I. T.. August s.-T. W. Hunter. representing the anti-treaty fac- ton of the Cherokee nation has been elected chief, defeating Green McCurtain by a substantial majority.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-09
ANNOUNCER ENTS.
FOR REPRESENTATIVE.
F. I. Monks.

Is a candidate for the State Legislature, and asks the votes of the electors of Jef- fer son County in the Democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-09
L. J. Haley, Jr.

L. J. Haley, Jr., is a candidate for repre- sentative in the legislature of Alabama for Jefferson county. subject to the dem- ocratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-09
Felix E. Blackburn.

hereby announce myself as a candi- date for the legislature from Jefferson county. subject to the action of the dem ocratic primary.
 ss-tf FELIX E. BLACKBURN.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-09
COUNTY AUDITOR.

Robert A. Morris is a candidate for auditor of Jefferson county, subject to tie action of the Democratic party at It's primary to be held August 25, 1902
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-09
FOR ROAD SUPERVISOR.
J. Ed. Halqler.

will appreciate your support for the office of road supervisor of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the dem- cratic party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-09
Paul E. Greene.

is a candidate for the office of road su- pervisor of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic party, and will appreciate your support s-s-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-09
FOR ROAD COMMISSIONER.

hereby announce myself as a candi- date for reelection as commissioner of county roads for Jefferson county, sub feet to the action of the democratic pri- mary. J. F. B. JACKSON.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-09
Two Carriers Named.

Washington, August s.-(SpeciaD-Gar- field Ragland and John M. Blount have been appointed substitute letter carriers at Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-09
REAL ESTATE.


 FOR SALE 75x9o-Northeast corner 18th street and Avenue H; renting now for $51.50. will rent easy October 1 for s60 per month; i; can sell at a bargain. S5o0-5-room house on North Highlands; lot 5ox14O; fronts 18th street near Charles street; terms. one-third cash. balance easy. ss7b-5Ox190 Avenue F near S2nd street sl75 per acre. 75 acres in blocks of car line
 FOR RENT. s-room cottage, End ave, near sth St., $S50. Broom cottage Avenue D bet. 11th and 18th streets, T.6o. No. 1900 Avenue K. rooms. gas. etc. !; servants house; s25.
 L. G. PETTYJoHN, Phone 465. 1s2611 Third Avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-09
FOR SALE,


 f'Sh SALE-Coal yard, well established. good location. Address Coal Yard. Age-Herald. s-e.et FOR SALE-Lot at Ensley; 25x15o 17th street between and D. Apply to F. w. Rainbow, 11S North 2oth street. Bir- mingham. Ala s.s-6t l HAVE A fine upright Kanabe piano. as good as new; will sell for s2OO cash or on time. Address zac. care Age-Herald. S-6-7t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-09
While
 Attending

meeting of the Photographers Associa- ton of America in Buffalo and visiting other northern and eastern cities, will assure my patrons that those in charge of my Photo Studio are thor oughly competent and all work done by them will be of highest class.
 H. T. NORTON.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-09

POSITION requirfng no canvassing for the right man to renre- sent an old-establlshed company having S2OO0O0 capital; S75 salary the first month
 not conditional on results: $500 and ex- penses the first year, payable weekly direct from our office; absolutely straight salary, no deception; opportun- ity for promotion and increase of sal ary; state age, references and business experience. Address Universal Mfg. Co.
 Box 733. Philadelphia. Pa. s-7-1o4t-sa-ws
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-09

FOR RENT. $1o to sS0 per month-Cottages and large dwellings in all parts of the city. Call at office for list.
 FOR SALE. s2500-Cottage; close in; Northside. s4259-Cottage; 9th ave; close in. s3OOO-Good residence lot; South High- lands. O-Two-story modern residence; South Highlands. -Two-story modern residence; South Highlands. S4750-Two-sto modern residence; South Highlands. s5500-Two-story modern residence; South Highlands. s650o-Two-story modern residence; South Highlands. s325o-Business lot; Sd ave. s3S00-Business lot: 2d ave. Call to see us: we have bargains in all parts of the city.
 MESSER-MOORE INS. & REAL
 ESTATE CO.,, Phone s1s. PA N 21st street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-09
sAlEsMEN WANTED.


 Wholesale clothirr traveIino salesman by a firm in Cincinnati. Oe making a strong line of very popu- lar brand, for Alabama. Only appU- cants considered who have and can control an established wholesals cloth ing trade of no less than $35.0OO. and can furnish references, including ref erence from last employer. Others will please not apply. Address with full Co.,, 316 Vir s., Cincinnati O.
 7-27-8-9-10-24-9-6-T
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-09

We make cuts. Age Herald Engray. ing Department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-09
FOR RENT.
ROOMS FOR RENT.

ROOMS FOR RBNT-Nicely furnished
 cool, airy rooms. 1s1S1e. 4th ave. opposite new city hall 7oe-ts FOR RENT-Pleasant rooms with hoard
 Apply 50s N. 22d street. Sse-at ROOM FOR RENT-Nicely furnished front room, hot and cold bath: price moderate; 2212 4th avenue. s-3-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-09

loRlNG sPRINGs-Mentone, Ala, Lookout Mountain-25oo Feet Altitude,
 Chalybeate and freestone water. Cool mountain air. No malaria Fishing, boat ing bathing. hunting. driving, tenpins, eroquet ana music. Terms reasonable.
 o-i4-Sm CHAS. A LORING. Prom.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-09
SHAVED OR STOLEN

SPRAYED OR sToLEN-A bareajn 2, 10 per cent off on shoes bought of D. B. Luster. 2l7 18th street. for 15 days. 7-9-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-09

Advertisements Written and Placed.
 Address Golden Gate Advertising Co.,,
 San Francisco. Cal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-09
LOST.

LOST-10 per cent cn every pair of shoes if you fail to buy them of D. B. Luster. 217 18th street. 7-e-tf
 LOST-Lady's pocket book containing pass to Montgomery and some silver. Suitable reward if returned to John Moffet, Metropolitan hotel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-09
MISCELLANEOUS.

CREDIT te reliable parties. Diamonds and watches. Jewelry. silverwaIe and clocks. cn small weekly or monthly pay ments: lowest prices; best quality: goods guaranteed; will call If desired. J. Lowinsohn. 200s First avenue. ll-24-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-09

GOOD opening for young lawyer with energy and integrity. Address Lawyer, P. O. Box S1. Gadsden, Ala s-5-5t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-09

SIOLEN or taken by mistake, on table at passenger depot Saturday night aft 10 o'clock, August ?. one bundle contain ing four cheap suits gents underwear, No. A; lot of cheap letter paper and envelopes; three pounds turnip seed: one bottle of Peruna. Thank you for information that will help recover same. W. S., Age-Herald
 STRAYED-Black mare mule, brown tinged, with white spot on back medium weight, no shoes on. $500 reward for correct information or returned to J. T. Redgway, East Lake. Box 96. 7-5-5t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-09
SITUATION WANTED.
sHELP wANTEp-MALE.

WANTED-Intelligent collector acquaint- ed with city and suburbs Salary s25 per month. Good chance for advance ment, depending on merit Address in own handwriting, stating age, and refer ence. Anti-Cigarette, care Age-Herald.
The Washington times., 1902-06-21
FRANK BELLS HANDICAP.
Captures the ST. Louis Feature, Piloted
by Jockey Bell.

ST LOUIS. No. June 20.-Frank Bel
ridden by Jockey Bell, won she handi-
cap at the Fair Grounds this afternoon
beating Fitzkanet and Odnor Two fa.
vorites won. Summaries:
First race-For two-year- olds and up
ward: five furlorgs. r. C. Ramsay
(BelD, TO 2, won; Pathos (O'Neilp, ;
to /. second; Frank Bullock (Newcom)
10 l. third Time. 1:O4.
Second race-SeIling; for three-year-
olds and upward; six furlongs. BoodleT
tSculIy), to l. won: Lynch (oNeilD,
, to /, second; Fugurtha (BelD, to /,
third Time, l;1S.
Third race-Stecplechase for four
year-oids and upward; two and one
half miles Wall (DominicEj. even, won
Pat Ny Boy IT. O'Brien). TO /. sec
ond: Countess Cara O.. Gormlcy), : to /.
third. Time, 4:53&4.
Fourth race-Handicap; for four-year
olds and upward seven furlongs. Frank
Bell (Beln, 3 to /, won; Fitzkanet Beau
champ, even, second: Odnor (NewmanI
u to l. third. Time, 1:16.
Fifth race-selliDg; for four -yearolds
and upward; one and one-sixtcenth
miles. !siEate'a Daughter (O'NeilD. 10 to
l. won; Ida Ledford CT Walsh, to l.,
second jim Winn (BeauchampJ, to /,
third. Tine, 53.
Sixth race-Selling; for foury year-olds
The Washington times., 1902-06-21
St. Louis Entries.

ST. LOUIS, June 20.-Following are tbs
entries for tomorrow's races:
First race-Mile and seventy yards
Luna Minor, 30; Ais Well, 104: Potheen
100; Ransome. 106; Lulu Flight, 95
Brown Vail. 1O4; Mae Miller, 95; Sub
marine, 104; Tennison, Ice; Hansbor-
ough, Fucino, Spray, 1Gj; Jim Turner
102
Second race-Three- quarters of a mile
Christine A., 100; Katie Cromwell. 100:
Robert G. Lansing, 1903; Fore and Aft
los; Ed. Layson. 100.
Third race-Mile and seventy yards
Deblaise. 106; Tea Gown. 1Oi; Prestine
III; Nora. 1O4 Erne. 81; Branch. 10G
Skillman, 109; Will Fay, 106: Fehin. %:
Uterpe. 104; Little Tommy Tucker, III:
Saragamp, 109; Larry Wilt, 100; crisis
95.
Fourth race-Five- -eighths of a mile
Flora Levy. 105; DR.. Kammerer 10S; Ed
Ball, 105; Gehemniss. 115: Mindora, 1I3
Fifth race One and three-sixteenths
miles. Guide Rock, 100; brewer
Schorr, 80; Jordan, 101; Wallabout, Cd
nor. 104.
Sixth race-Mile and twenty yards
Prince Real. 1O6; Maggie Clopton. 81;
Pharaoh, 10s; Orlandine. 1O4: Chicka-
mauga. ia; Joe Doughty. 109; Tickful
III; Chanterelle, 81; Little Arrow, sc;
Ignis, Ill.
Seventh race-Three- quarters of q
mile. Birdie Stone, 95; Jake Weber, 104
Joe Goss, 107; Lofter, 104: Miss Aubrey
Sante Ventura, 100; Tom Collins, Mitch
ell, 107; Virgins, Dutch Garter, 1G4
The Washington times., 1902-06-21
WHITE HOUSE NOW
UNDERGOING REPAIRS
Only Callers With Business Requiring
Presidents Personal Attention to
Be Received From Now On.

On and after today President Roose-
velt will receive at the White House
only Cabinet officers, Senators, Repre-
sentatives and such other callers as may
have business of such urgency as to re-
quire his personal attention.
Nearly all the first floor rooms al the
White House are now torn up and there
is no apartment where delegations can
be received. Even the office quarters
on the second floor will soon be invaded
and the dispatching of routine official
business Will require all the available
space. 1t has been found Imperative.
therefore, to lessen the number OF call
ers to the limit of Official requirements.
The Washington times., 1902-06-21
PHILIPPINES BILLDEBATED
AT DAY AND NIGHT SESSION

to the duly constituted authorities.
submit that the politician who seeks
to promote his party or himself by Ill
ing list of offenses committed by in
dividual soldiers here ard there. laying
stress on the worst and concealing the
rigor OF their punishment, closely ap-
proaches the demeEogu and the dema-
gogue is scarcelE as respectable as the
man who goes wrong under temptation
fighting for his country's flag"
Mr. Pattersoa's Views.
Mr.. Hamilton 'was followed by Mr..
Patterson of Tennessee, a member OF
the Committee or Insular Affairs. who
during his first terra in Congress has
taken 4 very GrGl stand against the Ad-
nInistraticn's Philippine policy
Ee began by defining the policies Of
the two political parties upon the Philip
pine question. The policy CT the Repub-
lican party. he said. was to govern tire
isiards as colony. hold their lands.
ard to deny them local control. and to
fix their status as subjects; the Demo-
cratic policy was opposed TO the acqui-
sition of the islands. large majority OF
them voted against the .etification Of
the peace treaty. and all OF ttem desired
a declaration giving she people OF the
islands independence.