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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-17
FRENCH PRESS SARCASTIC.
Sighting References Made Regard
 ing the United States.


 Paris, Nov. 16.--The French Government is not in sympathy with the less import ant newspapers here to induce the Pan anna Canal Company to cancel its agree ment with the United States for the sale of its concessions in order that French capital may construct the canal.
 The opposition is generally based on the view that a French enterprise Is at stake and that France should not stand by as in the case of the sues canal and see it pass into the possession of another power.
 Under the caption, Stop Thief" The Patrie publishes an article, asking, What shall one think of Government which, as it cannot pierce Nicaragua and cannot obtain the consent of Colombia, demol- ishes one state and creates anotherY'
 The paper adds: ''The indifference of the press to this question is strange"
 A high French ofYlcial informed the As- sociated Press that the only condition for full recognition of the Republic of Pan- anna was the receipt by telegraph here of a formal official communication from Panama under which the new govern ment will assume responsibility for the obligations of Colombia. It is evident from this that the French authorities have no intention to take any part in the efforts of a certain section of the press to induce the company to build the canal
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-17
BILLS IN THE SENATE.
Senator Quay Introduces Statehood
 Measures.

Washington, Nov. 16.-Senator Quay to. day introduced separate bills for the ad- | mission of New Mexico and Arizona aa States. They are identical with the bills introduced by Delegates Rodney and WiI- son in the House. Among the other bills introduced were the following:
 Mir. Mir. McCumber. (N. D.)-Perrnit. ting the use of the entire proceeds from public land sales for the Irrigation sys- tenn.
 By Mir. Quarles. Cwis)-To repeal tha desert land law. the timber and stone act and the communication clause of the home. stead act.
 By Mir. Perkins, (Cal. .)-To amend the immigration laws so as to exclude aliens over Is years of age who cannot read and write. a
 By MT. Burton. (Kan. )-To open for set clement 505,OO0 acres of land in the Kiowa. Commanche and Apache reservations in Oklahoma, for the purchase of a national forest reserve in the Southern Appalach- ian Mountains.
 By MT. Martin. (Va.)-For the construc- tion of a memorial bridge across the Po- tomoc between Washington and Airing ton.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-17
IA SENATOR IS INDICTED Dietrich of Nebraska the | Accused.
 CRAVE CHARGE IS MADE Alleged That He Accepted
 Bribe from Postmaster. Jacob Fisher of Hastings Said to Have Given Senator $1,3oo in
 Consideration for His Eecom- mendation for Position.
GRAVE CHARGE IS MADE

Omaha. Neb.. Nov. 16.-Ths Federal grand jury this evening returned true bills against United States Senator Charles H. Dietrich and Postmaster Ja- cob Fisher of Hastings. Neb., charging them with conspiracy and bribery in con- nection with the appointment of Fisher to the position of postmaster. The indict- nents were brought into the United States District Court at 6 o'clock, Judge Munger presiding. and were placed on file.
 The indictment against Senator Dfef- rich charges that he accepted money and property in consideration of his recoua- mending Fisher for appointment as post master at Hastings That against Post master Fisher charges him with making an agreement with Senator Dietrich by which the former was to pay in property and money $i.soo tor securing to Fisher the appointment.
 Testimony of Dutton.
 The last witness called before the grand jury was William Dutton a hardware merchant st Hastings, who gave his tes- timony today. According to Dutten's te3- timony. he Dutton) acted as tnterme- diary in all the alleged transactions be. tween the indicted men. and after hear- ing his evidence the grand jury excused the remaining witnesses who had not tes- tined and at once prepared it's report to Judge Munger.
 Four other cases. said to be of e sirni- lar nature, are being investigated by the grand jury. and a report on all or a part of them is expected very soon. All are cases in which postofices and postmast. CTS are concerned. l r6. sys.
 This indictment is said to be the first ever returned against . United States Senator on charges of this nature and caused intense excitement in government official circles In Omaha and in ad. joining towns when { It became public What action will be taken if any, to ap. prehend Senator Dietrich could not bs learned tonight @ v
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-17

centered upon the topic of Empire-grown cotton. It is admittedly the only hope for the future, and 1t is satisfactory to Dc able to record progress in the enterprise.
 Sir Alfred Jones, who is President of the British Cotton Growing Association. has stated that the movement gives much promise in West Africa. Three hundred tons of cotton have already ar rived from Lagos and large quantities are accommodating for shipment.
 It is, expected that shortly something like 38,0O0 acres will be under cotton cul- tivation on the West African coast. It Is not generally known in Lancashire that Mir. Chamberlain took a great personal interest in the enterprise when he was at the Colonial once. s
 The Department has issued instructions to the authorities to see that the cotton is properly ginned before being forwarded- In other ways, since he resigned, MT. Chamberlain has shown himself a keen advocate of Empire-grown cotton.
 Many tons of cotton seed have been distributed and now an extensive area is under cultivation. There are many thous- ands of acres in the vicinity of the newly constructed railway which are available for cotton growing, and this land will al no distant date be fields of growing cot ton.
 During the American Civil War and also at the time of the notable cotton famine, Lagos produced large quantities of cot ton, and there are many parts of the colony where the residue of this cotton is growing wild and even so Is described as of fine quality.
 In years to come Africa will be able to grow all the cotton which the English manufacturers require and still have a surplus for exportation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-17
Indictments ouashed.

San Juan. P. R., Nov, 16-The Federal Court today quashed the indictment for smuggling in the case of Alonzo Gruzen, the collector of customs; Captain An drew Dunlap, U. s. N, commandant of the naval station here, and Robert Giles former contractor. in Porto Rico. on the ground that the fines had been paid and the offenders expiated. It is believed this action forever settles the case.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-17
Colombia,s ProtAst.

Washington. Nov. 16.-The protest of the Colombian government against the recognition by the United States of the independence of Panama was received to- day by Senator Frye as President pro tempore of the Senate. The document was not laid before the Senate because of the diplomatic requirement. that 1t should be transmitted through the Secretary of State. It is in Spanish and Senator Frye had 1t translated with a view of trans hitting it to Secretary Hay tomorrow. It will be sent to the Secretary with the re- quest that 1t be speedily returned when Senator Frye will lay 1t before the Sen. ate.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-17

with artillery. If the Wyoming would de- lay Concord and Marblehead here dispo- sftion must be left to your discretion. Government forso reported approaching the isthmus in vessels Prevent their landing if in your judgment landing would precipitate e confiict'
 On November Acting Secretary Dari- ing sent this dispatch to the commander of the Nashville:
 "Gunooat of Colombia smelling Pana- ma. Send immediately battery of three inch field guns and six-pounder with force of men to Panama to compel cessation bombardment. Railroad must furnish transportation immediately"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-17
New Rule Proposed

Washington, Nov 1S.-Mr. Hoar today proposed an amendment to Senate Rule 36 bv adding an additional article. pro- yidinR that when. by request of the Sem ate or a committee, documents or papers are sent to the Senate by the President or head of a department in reference to matters which are secret or confidential under the rules. such papers should be considered secret and only made public bv consent of the Senate.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-17
Edward M. Grout Talks.

Edward M. Grout Talks. Controller Edward M. Grout of New York, whose huge vote in Tammany's | victory puts him in line of promotion for high gifts from the New York Dem | ocracy, arrived here yesterday and left l this morning, and was the object of
 much attention from the Democrats of Congress
 The many who met him agree that he | impressed them that Tammany is go- ing to give a clean, honest administra- | ton which will help the Democracy of | the State.
 MT. Grout declined to say anything
 about candidates for the presidency. but | said respecting the next national cam paign:
 There is one thing think the Demo-
 cratic party will make a feature of in
 its platform. It is something I have | long thought about and advocated, and
 think the time is now ripe for vigor-
 ous action to be taken by our party
 on 1t. for, mark my word, 1t Is bound ! to come sooner or later. mean the en- l actment of law regulating corporations. As long as corporations are allowed to
 earnings. the earnings that hard times can and do wipe out, so long will the | peoples money be unsafe. Instead of
 capitalizing good will and prospective
 earnings. good hard dollars ought to rep-
 resent the capitalization.
 The bonding capacity and the issu-
 ance of stocks should be regulated. just
 as our banks and insurance companies
 are regulated, one dollar of security for
 one dollar of money. In this way only
 will we get rid of dishonest corporations
 The people of this country have been pretty badly hit of late by those crooked | corporations. and have seen their hard
 earnings disappear. I believe they will l look with favor on the party that takes | the attitude have indicated. So far as
 I can see the new bureau of corporations
 has not accomplished anything of mater | ial moment"
 Touching the administration canal pol | icy, he said: "I can see the necessity of | construction of an isthmian canal. but we should secure 1t by honest means, | and not resort to the methods of mail
 coach robbery Suppose England owned Mexico and decided that 1t was essen | tial for her to, connect that country with 1 Canada What would the world think
 If she proposed to accomplish her pur- pose by resorting to the same means we
 have employed on the lsthmus? | No, in my judgment, as a nation, we have simply violated the Biblical injunc- tfon against coveting and stealing in a
 way that will sooner or later be carried | to its logical conclusion and drag us into | international complications I think the Democratic party ought to take firm stand upon a return to honest, straight | forward dealings with Colombia" Ik--------------------- -------------%-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-17
SAYS TT IS POSITION.
Editor Rosewater of Omaha Defends
 Senator Dietrich.

Washington. Nov 1s.--Senator Dietrich and Editor Rosewater of The Omaha Bee have arrived in this city and tonight all inquirer as to the indictment of the Sem ator were referred to Mir. Rosewater who declared that the indictments were the re- suit of a political quarrel. Mr. Rosewater said that Senator Dietrich had a good defense and added that he and the Sena- tor had come to Washington at this time to bring about the removal of District Attorney Sommers. He said they already had been to the White House on this mission. Mir. Rosewater declared that District Attorney Sommers hsd pushed the charges against Senator Dietrich for the reason that they were politically an- taRonistic.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-17
MET PECULIAR DEATH.
Robert Washington Accidentally
 Killedl at Dothan.

Dothan. Nov. 16.-(Speeial. .)-About 2 from the platform of a cotton compress with his revolver in his pocket. It fell out, was fired and killed him instantly. The ball pierced his heart. He was as- sistant superintendent of the congresses here. Mir. Washington was splendid man. He leaves wife and three ernah children. -
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-17
Panamn,s Fiscal Agents.

Washington. Nov. 16.-M Bunau-var- lila. the Minister from Panama to the United States, announced tonight that the banking house of J. Pierpont Nor gan & Go. had been appointed fiscal agent in the United States of the Repub- lie of Panama.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-17
Has Reached Colon

Washington. Nov. 16.-The Navy De ,artnoert ia in receipt of a cablegram from Colon announcing the arrival there of the battleship Maine
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-17
CASHIER sKIPs OUT,
John Fl. Downing Took Money from
 the Bank.

Norfolk. Va, Nov. 16-John H. Downing, cashier of the Portsmouth Dime Savings Bank. is missing and with him has gone several thousand dollars of the bank s money. He left the city Saturday night, November ', telling A. J. Phillips. Presi- Ident of tha bapkp that he was going to
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-17
An S-Hour Bill.

It is the determination of the leaders of the labor organizations who have work ed energetically for years to secure the passage of the general bill limiting work on public buildings and on all material entering into Government work of every character to eight hours in any one cal endar day, to force such a bill to speedy passage at the regular session of the present Congress and everything points to their success. It is proposed to make this 50 vigorous an issue between the contractors and the labor unions that the party leaders will be compelled to allow it to pass before the Presidential cleo tion in 1904
 The advocates of the bill will be largely assisted in their efforts by the fact that those who were formerly most active in their opposition to the measure will not oppose its passage at this session. While the bill will effect all contractors engaged in Government work Its operations will fall most heavily upon the shipbuilders. the makers of armor plate and the firms furnishing boilers, windlasses and other parts of ships. The establishments of these contractors have long been operated on nine hour or ten hour basis and 1t Is claimed that 1t Is impossible to secure satisfactory work in many instances with eight hour shifts. Certain shipbuilding firms who have had contracts for the construction of vessels for the American Navy have hitherto headed this opposi- ton, but for obvious reasons they are not in a position to participate in contest of this character during the coming ses- sion.
 Their determination not to oppose the bill practically insures its passage, al- though 1t will probably be opposed more or less by the National Association of Manufacturers. The opposition of this Association is believed by the labor lead CTS to De an element in their favor as the radical course advocated py+D M. Parry of Indianapolis, in the treatment of labor preblsms has made him an object of such special antipathy to the laboring element and that 1t is believed the members of Congress will hesitate to espouse his side of the argument for fear of antagonizing the labor vote.
 Representative Sulzer of New York, has introduced bill of this character similar to that which passed the House two years ago. but 1t is understood that the bill which will be considered in the House Committee will be one which will be introduced by Representative Gardner, of New Jersey, Chairman of the House Committee on Labor. Mir. Gardner will not introduce his bill until after the Com mittee on Labor Is appointed. senator McComas. Chairman of the Senate Com- mittee, will do his utmost during the re- maining two years of his term to secure the passage of an eight hour bill, both because he is pledged to this measure, and because its passage, he believes. would strengthen him with the labor ele- ment, and tend to rehabilitate the Re publican Party in the State of Maryland. He has introduced an eight hour bill and will take it up in Committee at the first opportunity.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-17
Williams Cengratulated.

Democrats of the House have warmly congra tulated Leader Williams and are felicitating each other upon the excel lent beginning their party has made to- day in the first tariff discussion of the Flfty-eighth Congress.
 Representative David H. Smith of Ken lucky, one of the most sterling of the old-fashioned Democrats of the House. said tonight to your correspondent:
 "The Democratic party is, in my opin- ion, exceedingly fortunate just now in the leadership of Mir. Williams. He has borne himself admirably in the caucus and in the House have never seen the party show better spirit or exhibit finer promise of cohesive effectiveness sor fu- ture battle. The Republicans were as- sailed today where they are most vulner- able. and they shrank from the shock. We intend to keep hammering them on the tarifR and their outrageous favoring of the trusts and are assured that we have the people with us. That, believe. will be our main fight, and if We can hew to that line throughout the first ses- sion. striking at extravagance and cor ruption in executive and legislative meth ods. as am confident we shall. I feel, as B know the members on our side generally feel, that we arc on the way to victory next year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-17
CHANGE FOR s-HoUR BILL
Now Believed It Will Be Put
 Through.
Unfit ential Interests That Formerly Fought the Scheme Will No Longer offer Any opposi-
 tion, It is Said.
Advertiser Bureau,
 Colorado Building.

Washington, Nov. 10.
 The high promise of John Sharp Will Hams of Mississippi as minority leader or the House of Representatives, achieved a happy measure of fulfillment today. It was his first speech before the House since the caucus elected him.
 The brief, clear and masterful way Tn which he presented the Democratic cause in the pending Cuban reciprocity propo- sition is highly praised on all sides as an suspicious beginning of his advanced ca reer in the House. He emphasized Demo- cratic insistence for free trade by ths amendment striking out the o1oxious preferential clause designed to fatten the sugar trust. He contended forcefullv, too, against the binding of Cong;e not to make any further reduction in the dutes for five years. The Republicans stand with pat stubbornness in this respect, and with regard to everything that be- longed to the Dingley schedule.
 Mir Williams's speech was applauded long and heartily by his colleagues. who are we'll satisfied with the days record, incuding the brilliant sarcasm with which erstwhile sugar insurgents of the Fifty seventh who were selected to the Fifty eighth Congress and now stultihed their manful fight of last year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-22
TO EXCLUDE ADULTERATIONS.
Inquiry to Be Made Into the Character
of Rhine Wines.

The State Department Is prepared to
carry out the terms of the ant-adultera-
ton act passed blythe recent Congress and
ii will not be surprising If the results are
of exceeding Importance and involve some
thing very close akin to retaliation on sthe
part of European countries The test case,
the foundation for which has been laid in
the Agricultural and Treasury Depart
ments. will be based upon importations of
adulterated German Rhine wines. The
State Department has received from the
Agricultural Department a request for a
copy of the record of proceedings in the
case of DIR. Schnape Won Hope. one of the
largest wine makers in Merstein. who has
been tried in Germany for adulterating
wire. A great deal OF this wine comes to
America and the Agricultural and Treas
uTy Departments wish to secure the legal
evidence upon which it may be excluded
So the State Department Is transmitting
to the United States consul at Mayence
request for copy of the records.
1t has been alleged by the champions
OF the anti-adulteration act that the Ger
man law does not prevent indiscriminate
and wholesale adulteration of foods and
wines. provided they not to be con-
stunned in Germany and very careful in
quiry is to be made into the proof of that
statement. though II must be said that the
officials here place little credence in it.
If. however. it should be well founded
based upon the consul's report, consider
able additions will be made to the list of
forbidden imports.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-22
FRESH FROM THE WIRE.
News Stories Condensed for Easy As
sanitation.

At San Francisco the national convention
of Master Plumbers adopted the report of
the apprenticeship committee, which de-
clared it unwise to abolish the apprentice
system. and elected the following officers:
President w. E D. Hornbook. Kansas
City; vice president. David Craig, Boston:
treasurer, w. E. Goodman. Milwaukee.
I. Simms, arrested last night at Chicago.
charged with the murder of Joseph Dab
ney, colored. died of fright on the way to
the county Jail hospital.
At Harrisburg. Pa. early today the origi-
nal boiler plate mills of the Central Iron
and Steel Company were destroyed by fire.
entailing loss of 500, 900 and throwing a
large number of men out of work.
News has reached Canon City. Col, of
the destruction by fire of the mill and mine
buildings at the Terrible lead mine. half
way between there and Silver Cliff.
A building in Brooklyn occupied by Frank
Jenner & Co, manufacturers of fireproof
flooring. and eight other buildings. chiefly
apartment houses. were destroyed by fire
today; loss, 100000.
Reports from North Creek Gore Noun
tain. Garnet. Silver Bay, Stony Creek,
Thurman and places in the lower Adiron-
dacks say that forest fires are again rag
ing and in several places are beyond con-
troll.
The waterous engine works at st. Paul
Mimi. were destroyed by fire today. caus-
ing loss estimated at $4,000. partially
covered by insurance.
At Columbus the International Associa-
ton of Railway Master Boilers elected
these officers: President. J. A. Dornberger.
Roanoke. Va; first vice president. w. H.
Laughridge. Columbus; second vice presi-
dent j. T. Goodwin. Richmond Va
The Junior Order of Mechanics, in session
at San Francisco, elected these officers:
Councillor DIR. j. L. Cooper, Texas; vice
councillor. w. E. Faron North Carolina !;
treasurer. j. Adam Sohl, Maryland; con-
ductor Martin NJ Woods. Massachusetts:
warden. Arthur f. Bailey. Michigan: in
side sentinel. II. c. Schaertzel California !;
outside sentinel. o. B. Hopkins Virginia;
chaplain. Rev. NJ. d. Lychliter. Pennsyl-
vania: board of control. f. r. Dillingham;,
Georgia. Edward S. Deemer was reelected
national secretary.
Israel P. Black. widely known for his
work in the junior Sunday school depart
ment of the Presbyterian Church. died at
Philadelphia today of typhoid fever.
Mr.. Harrison. the British commissioner OF
the mixed tribunal which is to pass on the
claims against Venezuela. has arrived at
Caracas. have also Herr GOetsch. the
German commissioner. and Comte Perretti
Della Rocca, the French commissioner
f. II. Hartman. railroad magnate, is I'M
proving steadily. His condition today l.,
reported as excellent