Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-02-05

Indiana for his services as command
er of the battleship Indiana during
the Spanish war, has forwarded his
acceptance of the invitation. In his
letter he expresses sincere thanks and
full appreciation of the honor con
ferred upon him, especially expressing
appreciation of the legislative act of
recognition.
Rockefeller Gave the Money.
Washington, Feb. 2.-It develops
that the subscription of 100000 q
year for period of ten years for the
promotion of educational work In the
United States is the gift of John ID,
Rockefeller, Sr. The general educa-
tional board recently chartered by
congress for the promotion of this
work has organized. One of the chief
objects is the promotion of rural free
schools in the United tSates.
Favors Boundary Treaty.
Washington, Feb. 2.-The senate
committee on foreign relations unani
mously authorized favorable reports
upon the Alaskan boundary treaty and
the protocol for the extension of time
for the ratification Of the Cuban rect
procity treaty, but failed to reach a
decision upon the Panama canal
treaty. The Panama treaty was OPP
posed by Senator Morgan, who argued
against it as it now stands.
Gardner Postal Bill.
Washington, Feb. 2.-The house
committee on postoffices and post
roads authorized favorable report
of the bill introduced by Mr.. Gardner
of Michigan to prevent robbing the
mails and to provide a safer and cas-
Ter method of sending money by
mail" 1t provides for a system oil
post check notes which are made ex
changeable at money order postoffices
and banks.
Filipino Is an Alien.
Washington, Feb. 2.-Justlce Cha
baugh of the District Supreme court
decided that Antonio M. Opisso y De
Yeaza, the young Filipino, is still ar
alien and entitled to become citi
zen of the United States. His dec
laration was ordered to be received
but an appeal was taken to the Dis
trict Court of Appeals.
To Build Up Navy.
Washington, Feb. 2.-Congressman
Dayton of West Virginia, MEMBER OF
the house committee ON naval affairs
introduced resolution calling upon
the navy department for information
concerning the plans which the de
partment experts consider most ad
vantageous for building up the navy
Trust Programme Adopted.
Washington, Feb. 2.-As a result
of series OF conferences between the
Republican leaders in the senate q
program has been adopted in regard
to trust legislation which is proclaimed
as a partial compliance with the rec
concentrations of the president and
the attorney general.
Educational Test.
Washington, Feb. 2.-Senatol
Lodge, who has been the especia.
champion of the educational test fol
immigrants, has agreed to allow thai
provision of the immigration bill t.
be withdrawn, providing unanimous
consent can be had for the passage Of
the bill afterward.
Changes His Mind.
Washington, Feb. 2.--George E
Roberts of Iowa, the director of the
mint, has been reappointed by Presi
dent Roosevelt. A short time age
Director Roberts announced that al
the expiration of his term he would
devote his entire time to his news
paper properties.
War College Corner Stone.
Washington, Feb. 1.-The corner
stone OF the army war college on the
Washington barracks reservation viii
be laid with military and Masonic Ger
emonies on Feb. 81. President Roose
welt, Secretary Root and Mai. Gen
Young will speak.
Circuit Judge Is Selected.
Washington, Feb. 2.-Presiden
Roosevelt has decided to appoint viii
lis Van Devanter Of Cheyenne, Wyo.
at present assistant attorney genera
of the Interior Department, as cir
cult Judge of the eighth circuit.
Place for corteIyou.
Washington, Feb. 2.-George B
Cortelyou, the present secretary to the
president, win probably be placed a
the head of the new Department O
Commerce.
Chief Of ConstahuIarY.