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The San Francisco call., 1903-09-27

\ AVN A a % heard the voice. A girl
with deep brown eyes
and hair IN which there was a CLINT OF
gold was standing beside the boat. her
Ekirts blown out against her slender fig
ure. The huttering sail had made so
much noise that Nane had not heard the
girl before. He frowned unconsciously.
Tor he was IN no humOr for company.
Its too rough to-day. There's a
nasty sea running and you'll get wet
through" he answered.
'As II I cared for that! And II it's so
rough why DO you venture out7''
Because want TO. RAnsuse It suits
uy mood"
The words sounded rude bur Marjorie
Winthrop knew from the intent express
sion on Nane's face as he gazed out on
the black clouds. the sullen green water
OF the bay and the wind blown white
caps that he was speaking more to him
SELF than TO her.
And II II suits my mood?"
You with moods. child!' Vane said
wonderingly. What can you know OF
thoughts black enough 10 suit such a
Gay. co back TO your dolls or read your
pretty fairy love stOries-and believe in
their truth as long as you can," he added
bitterly.
You think because I'm only IT I'm not
70 feel and think"
Think only OF pleasant things"
But II the day suits me il is pleasant
Please take me"
What will your mother say?"
she won't care. She only thinks OF
Edith. II Il was Edith. now, IL would
be different, but I'm not such a valuable
cargo. No one VIII bother about me-"
There was Quaver in the girls voice
that made Nane look at her. She was
looking out over the yeasty water with
misty eyes and set mouth.
'Au right" said .Vane after a moments
hesitation. y N in a reckless mood. Let
fate take care Of US. What will be will
be. Jump In"
It was a gusty day. and the Dot. too
light for such weather. her lee rail AL
most under water. staggered under the
flaws, every now and then buTying her
nose into the rollers and sending a shower
OF spray into the boat. Nane had all he
could do 10 manage her. and for a time
forgot his companion and almost his
gloomy thoughts IN the grim pleasure of
his contest with wind and st0rm-lashed
sea. II was Edith Winthrop he was
thinking of-the woman who had led him
on 70 love her and then thrown rim over
for another man. Edith did not care
Every one must be sacrificed for her
amusement-yes, even this child, her sis
ter. AT the thought he glanced at the
girl whore she sat poised out 10 wind
ward, like some spirit Of the sea her
hair blowing IN the wind her cheeks
aglow with excitement her eyes fixed
with q faraway look on the horizon. Vane
had never noticed how pretty she was be-
fore. He had always thought Of her as a
mere child-and lOi she was a woman.
What was she thinking Of? be wondered.
AS II IN answer 10 the question Mar
3Orie turned and met his eyes for an in
stant and then looked away.
You've heard Of Edith's engagement
she said
Yes" answered Vane. setting his
teeth hard, Il only found it out to-day"
Il knew It weeks ago. You thought she
cared for you2'
Yes"
You might have known she didn't Van
Allstyne is a richer man than you-in
money. It's wealth and power she wants
and attention and admiration. Love-
She doesn't know what It means. And you
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OW that II is all over
I don't mind telling
you that Is the girl
that I had chosen for
you to marry"
She looked up at him
over tho great bunch
of pink roses that she
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HEN it is no again7,'
MacDowell's voice
was reflective and re-
gretful. He did not
look at the small, erect
figure IN brown linen
sitting in solitary state
IN thn nld fnIlan Lar
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Copyright, 1903. BY t. c. MoClurs)
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-27

Copyright. 1908, by T. c. Mcclurs)
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-27
Copyright. 1905. by 7. c. Mcoure)

LClOEG owning q ldIln
OF one hundred acres,
the widow Jenkins was
the possessor OF q one
horned COW. a three
legged sheep and a
tame bear. All were
curiosities IN their
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KEN 4 you going te
answer my question:
Won't you take me
with your"
Clifford Vane turned
with surprise as he
heard the voice. A girl
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-19
LOBBY AGAINST WOOD.
Colonel Dudley Declares That His
Evidence Vas Distorted.
IRON THE TRIBUNE BUREAU

Washington, Dec 1S-Another army officer
has protested against the misquotation Of eyi-
dence before the Senate Military Committee in
the case of General Leonard Wood. II is proba-
Bile, however, that the War Department will not
take further notice of the matter since all that
can be done in the way of official protest has
been given by the letter of Secretary Root. The
officer with the grievance is Lieutenant Colonel
E. S. Dudley, of the Judge Advocate Generals
department on duty at West Point He was
the law officer of the military government ar
Havana, and had to pass on the application of
the stockholders in the Jai Alai scheme. Colonel
Dudley was represented DIS saying that he and
General Bliss and the other advisers of General
Wood opposed granting the lease and that Cen
eral Wood ovenuled them, and that by the
terms of the lease the city of Havana was tied
for ten years to an agreement permitting the
operation of the game on the property leased
by the military government.
Colonel Dudley says he gave no such testt-
money. and that the question of the game was
not involved in the question, which was simpIy
one of renting property to a business concern.
When the military government came out OF
Havana the question was asked whether the
city was required to authorize the conduct of
tbs game on the leased property for period of
ten years. The reply was that the use of the
property a matter for police regulation
stop the game if they wanted to do so. as moth
ing in the lease prevented this, or bound the
municipality to ignore the game If the police
thought Il should be stopped. Colonel bud ey
was as inCenSed over the misquutatior as was
General Bliss Army officers who support Cen
eral Wood say that there is a sort of anti
Wood lobby. whose duty ii is to give out in
formation unfavorable to Wood and to distort
the testimony which was offered in his behalf.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-19
DEMOCRATS SEE A B0GlE.
HORRID SPECTRE RISES.
President to Build Canal EUen If
Treaty Is DefeatedW
FROM THE TRIBUNE BUREAU.I

washington Dec 18-Ingenious Democratic
Senators have been fndustriously engaged to-
day in creating boyle man. which has as
surled such fearful and wonderful proportions
that tonight every Democratic Senator is
trembling at the frightfuI aspect of the handi-
work Of his party. Briefly expressed. the boyle
man consists of a canard to the effect that the
President proposes to construct the Panama
Canal whether the Senate confirms the Panama
treaty or not-a prospect which, Democratic
Senators declare, strikes terror to their hearts.
In detail, the stories which the Democrats
have conjured up are to the effect that. should
the Panama treaty fail. the administration VIII
adopt one Of two horrible alternatives-one to
construct the canal by verbal agreement with
Panama, and on the Presidents promise that
the treaty shall be ratified in the fulness of
time; the other that the President has de-
termined to annex Panama by the voluntary
consent of the Panamans.
1t is hardly necessary to say that the admin
istration has never given the slightest thought
to such a programme. but that does not pre-
vent the Democrats from feeling or Stimulating
the greatest horror at such an appalling pros
pect and generously imparting their fears to GER
tain gullibIe newspaper correspondents. with the
hope that their awful DOGGY man will be widely
advertised by the opposition press.
The Democrats have determined to bring the
Panama question before their caucus. and hope
70 be able to bind all the members OF their party
with the fragile ties OF the Blackburn resolu-
ton. The Republicans have little fear that
their opponents will be able TO present united
front to the treaty. and believe that, from a po-
uticaI point of view their Democratic friends
could make no more egregious blunder. While
they would regret exceedingly the postpone
ment of work or the canal. which has already
been long delayed. the Republicans believe they
can rest easy If the Democrats prove amenable
to the same influences and again defeat the will
of the people.
The popular interest in the canal. especially
in the cotton States, has thus far proved pow
erful obstacle 10 the attempts made by the
German Bailey leadership to unite the party in
opposition to the treaty. and number OF Dem
Ocrats have declared their intention of voting
for the canal. although they admit they will
postpone action as long possible and will
in the mean time. avail themselves OF every
opportunity to play politics and create. if pos
sible. the impression that the President has
been unduly precipitate.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-19
MORGAN CALLS 1T WAR.
Another Resolution attacking the
Presidents Panama Policy.

Washington Dec. Ex-senator Morgan to-day in
troduced a resolution declaring that the President
has no right to wage against any foreign
power without the consent of Congress- when such
country is at peace with the United States; that
the provision Of the canal treaty between the
United States and Panama guarant eeing the inde-
pendenca of the Republic of Panama Is in effect
a declaration of war with Colombia; and that the
Intervention of the United States in preventing
Colombia from suppressing the secession of
Panama is contrary to the law Of neutrality and
the law Of nations. The resolution reads IN part
follows:
That neither the President nor the President and
the Senate the treaty making power OF the
United States has the lawful power 10 wage or
declare war against any foreign power without
the consent of Congress- .,, -
That state OK exists between Colombia ana
an ORGANIZATION in the Colombian Department or
Panama, that claims to have accomplished the Sc
cession OF Panama from Colombia, and TO have
established its independence.
That If Colombia is not prevented by some
powerful foreign nation she Is manlteSuy able 10
maintain her present effort TO repress the said
And The President of the United States having
entered into treaty relations with persons who
claim TO have seeded from Colombia, with q
stipulation which is in effect a declaration or war
with Colombia and is not within the limits or any
power conferred upon the President by act OF
Congress or the constitution or by the law OF
nations. -
That the President has lawful right or power.
without the consent of Congress, and under the
conditions that exist in Panama, 70 use the mil
itary and naval forces Of the United States 70
prevent Colombia from enforcing her claim to the
proper exercise of her sovereignty ana to execute
her laws in the Department OF Panama.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-19
SUITS OVER ADIRONDACK LAND.
Action Against W. c. Whitney-Alleged
Changes in the County Line.

OF Adirondack woodland involved In the action
OF Edward H Litchfed against William c. Whit
ney, OF New-York, for ejectment. which will be
tried next week in New-York City before Royal
Carben as referee. The PLAINTIFF says the county
line has been changed by Mr.. WnItney so that he
loses his valuable property. Mr. Litchheld is also
plaintiff IN similar action against the Norwood
Manufacturing Company. which turns on the cor
RICHNESS OF the location OF the county line He sues
to recover $4,000 damages for alleged trespass
This will also be tried before Referee Carben
In New-York next week
Another county line case Involving 1900 acres in
Township No. q has been settled out OF court The
chased $500 directly involved before the case
came to trial This purchase completely bottled
up the rest OF their property and the only outlet
was over the tract OF defendants the Norwood
Manufacturing Company.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-19
GEN. ELLIOTT TO PANAMA
Going 4cith Marine Battalion
Reticence as to Naval Plans.

Washington Dec. 1S-After conference TO-
day between Secretary Moody, Rear Admiral
Taylor, Chief of the Bureau Of Navigation and
Brigadier General George F. Elliott command
ant of the Marine Corps. it was decided that II
present conditions the Isthmus OF Panama
continue, General Elliott will sail for Colon on
the Dixie from philadelphia when that vesseI
goes south with the new battalion OF MARINES
which has been ordered assembled at PhlIa-
delphfa for dispatch the Isthmus.
The Dixie is on her way north Tor TINS
purpose. General Elliott has been anxious Tor
some DAYS to have field command, and IL is the
present intention of the officials to grant his re-
quest.
II was said at the Navy Department to-day
that in view of the growing complications over
the Panama situation it was inadvisab bic longer
TO announce the plans of the Department with
the freedom shown in the last Few weeks, ana
for that reason a cable dispatch received to-day
from Rear Admiral Coghlan was not made pup
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-19
THE LIGHT NOT FEARED.
PANAMA IN THE SENATE.
The Hoar Resolution To Be Passed
in Modifed Form.
rrnom TIE rRrnrNE RrREAu.l

Washington Dec. Ex-senator Hoar's Tesolu-
ton was again the subject of debate in the
Senate to-day Senator Daniel. of Virginia,
took advantage Of the status of the resolution to
criticise the action of the administration in so
promptly recognizing the Republic of Panama
Mr. Daniel said that so far the available in
formation shows, the executive authorities OF
the United States had knowledge of the revolu-
ton in advance of the people of the isthmus,
and he contended that the action of this coun-
try in preventing the landing of Colombian
troops in Panama was without precedent
The President and the Republicans in the
Senate hope to see the Hoar resolution passed.
after II has been edited and it's irritating and
improper expressions have beer carefully elimi-
mated It is appreciated by the Republicans
that there is nothing in the record of the adj
ministraton which will not bear the keenest
scrutiny and while they regard the wording of
Mr.. Roar's request for further information as
highly improper. they will reduce it TO proper
request for the information outlined, and then
send It to the White House, where 1t VIII be
welcomed as affording opportunity OF re-
futing the unwarranted insinuations to wnlch
the Senator from Massachusetts and the Dem
ocrats have given utterance. The pruning OIL
the resolution will occur in the Committee on
Foreign Relations. where it will be sent as soon
as the Democrats weary Of their efforts TO con
struct campaign material and permit the ne
publicans 10 apply for the h1orlnaIioh "Hi0n
Mr. Roar attempted TO call Tor. -.
One of the inexplicable features OF senator
Hoar's attitude is his freely expressed lnteIi-
ton to support the Panama treaty Mie sao, ~
to contradict the verbiage OF his resolution anu
his speech of yesterday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-19
RATIFY CHINESE TREATY.
ALL SENATOR'S FOR 1T.
Some, HopeUer, Fear Trouble zcith
Russia OUer Manchuria.
TrRoM THE TRIBUNE BuREAU.l

washington Dec 1S-The Chinese treaty,
providing for the opening of the towns of Muk-
den and Antung. both in the Province OF Shens-
King was ratified by the Senate this after
noon, practically without a dissenting voice
Senator Nelson made a few remarks expressing
his regret that the treaty did not give the
United States a stronger hold on China. because
such hold would enable this country to with
stand the pressure which Russia was exerting
in the Orient He said il indicated that the
hand Of Russia had been shown against this
country, making it impossible for the United
States to receive the concessions needed in the
way of open ports. He said that Mukden and
Antung are, in fact. inland ports. accessible
only to vessels of light draught He blamed
Russia for this condition Of affairs. and warned
the Senate that there may yet be trouble with
that country over the Manchurian question,
which he said had been responsible for the in
ability of the United States to obtain the open
ing of other important ports under more favor
able conditions
The attitude taken by Mr.. Nelson was upheld
in speeches by a number Of other Senators. al
though 1t was argued at the same time that this
treaty is an entering wedge for American trade.
and that it was the best China could do under
Russian duress.
Senator Lodge replied, explaining that thel
present treaty was long step toward the ex-
lellSlOn o. IOE American
in China and that it gave to this country
treaty rights in China which Russia would be
bound to respect He urged the Importance of
having the treaty ratified at once, and said that
the State Department considered immediate
ton essential. He declared that ratification
would probably have a bearing the settle
ment OF the Far Eastern question.
The same position taken by Senators
Morgan and Pettus. the former characterizing
the treaty as the best drawn convention ever
negotiated by this government. Senators Gull
ION, Spooner and number of others agreed
with Mr.. Lodge. 1t said by some of the
speakers that if Russia had objected TO the
treaty the fact had not been made apparent,
and, or the contrary, il said that she had
openly expressed approval of it.
There was much satisfaction among the Re
pLbliCans over the ratification of the Chinese
treaty, not only because it confirmed the posi-
ticD of the United States in the Orient, but be-
cause it cleared the way for the Panama con-
vention. There now remains no important legis-
lation which the administration regards es-
sential but the Panama treaty and the regular
appropriation bills. Every effort will be bent
toward securing the ratification Of the Panama
treaty as soon the Christmas recess is over,
and ii is believed that it will be accomplished.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-19
FRIARS THINK PRICE TOO SMALL
Philippine Lands Transferred by Orders to
Private Companies.

Rome. Dee. 1s-Considerable excitement prevails
among the Dominicans. Augustinians. Franciscans
and RecolIets over the price 10 be pad for the
frlars lands IN the Philippines The frars say
that the Sl2 100000 asked was below the estimated
value OF the lands. whose value had been much
increased since the American occupation. and that
the sum agreed or IS scarcely enough TO pay what
they borrowed when hey were deprived OF every
thing by the revolution.
They add that only part Of the money will go to
the friars the lands were really transferred to
private companies. although the friars retained a
large number Of shares in them. The Augustinians
had their lands transferred 10 a company formed
IN Madrid by the Marquis di Comillias, the head
OF the Spanish Transatlantic Navigation Company.
The Dominicans succeeded well concealing their
ownership OF LANDS that the Vatican threatened to
punish them severely for having tried to deceive
even the ecclesiastical authorities.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-19
PLANS OF GENERAL REYES.

Washington. Dec. 1s.-Because OF the determine
ton of General Reyes to support all his contentious
that this governments isthman policy against
precedent by historical references. well by
authorities OF international law. the preparation
Of the paper is taking longer than first ex-
pected. 1t was said to-day that it not certain
when the note would be ready for transmission 10
the STATE Department. Indeed General Reyes is not
in any Taste send il, for this may taken by the
Coombans as the terminal ton of their ENJOYS mis-
sion here, and they might seize the opportunity
make war contingency which General Reyes has
ehCtavOTed 10 prevent.
Although General Reyes has confined his activi-
ties to diplomatic channels and has repeatedly de-
clared that all his communications would go to the
State Department direct, he is following with keen
interest the canal debate in the Senate Ii was
to-day that he had been greatly impressed by the
speech of Senator Hoar. Copies of the speech will
be sent to Bogota for publication.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-19
HOUSE COMMITTEES CLASH.
That oil Postofioe Expenditures Authorized
to Call for Papers
[FRaM TIE rE1RUxE puRrAr.1

Washington Dec 1S-The introduction Of a priv
ileged resolution to-day by Representative Wanger
chairman of the Committee on Expenditures in the
Postotlce Department precipitated a lively debate
in which Mr.. Wanger and handful of Republican
supporters Joined forces with the Democrats against
the majority.
Mr.. Wanger's resolution authorizes his committee
to call on the Postmaster General for all papers
and reports connected with the postofce invesiga-
ton the publication of which would not ernbarrass
the government in its prosecution of those under
Indictment. The result was the adoption of the
resolution. to all intents and purposes duplicate
of the one agreed to several days ago by the terms
Of which similar papers were transmitted to the
Committee on PostofHces and Postroads. Copies Of
these papers were printed and placed in the hands
OF every member The printed report now in the
House and the papers called for by the Waneer
resolution are identical, and none of those which
the President designated CONFIDENTIAL reports of
the inspectors other papers which, in the opinion
OF the Department OF Justice. should not be made
puoHc pending the prosecution of certain OF the
offenders against the law will be given 10 the
public.
The point involved in the controversy was the
comparatively unimportant one of which committee
had jurisdiction over the papers, and the vote vim
alcated the right OF neither Mr. Wanger explained
that under the rules his committee is charged with
an fxdinlnatton OF the accounts and expenditures
the law and appropriations and that the ripht" ~
toned NU'U not DC ques-
Mr., .Overstreet chairman of the Committee ~
mittee had secured all the papers that conId be
made public AT this time without embarrassing RE
recruitment of Justice and. no additioTaI In
forma ton could be secured by Mr.. Wangers com mn
hlttee the adoption OF the latters resolHtio-
%oui simply result in The duplication OF the wopt
already done. This little family spat IN the 9 D.
PI 5i, ranks gave the minority an opportunity
WtlT =, was eagerly seized to demand again thai
me me postmaster General transmit all the napers to
tne House 30 that they may be finally before thar
nSdy and printed a public document regardless
OF me erect this would have on the postof9es
tIlals This would permit OF their general distri
nuilon a proposition which is regarded with favor
me Den IS and with that end in view Mr.
MttLlaams inc minority leader, desired to offer
SUBSTITUTE. iris privilege was denied to him snd
me incident closed with the adoption OF the reso
luton by a vote OF 100 to 100 's0'-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-19
CABINET DISCUSSES PANAMA.

WASHINGTON Dec 1S-An the members Of the
Cabinet except Secretary Hay, who is still con-
fined to his home, attended to-day's meeting. The
Panama situation formed the principal topic OF
discussion. Secretary Moody. who is keeping in
close touch with the naval force along the isthmus
had little official Information to present. At the
close Of the meeting he said that the official ad-
vices from Panama corTespOuded in their salient
featuI es with the dispatches Assurance Is
gwen that there have been no important develop
ments to arouse concern. While the Cabinet was
in session Assistant Secretary Adee went to the
White House from the State Department and was
al once admitted TO the Cabinet He re-
il, aiCut twenty minutes. 1t is understood
that his mission was 10 present some information
relating not TO Panama, but 10 Cuba.