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New-York tribune., 1903-03-25
GUANTANAMO CHOSEN.
Chief NaraI Station in Cuba-FOrti-
fcatiOn Plans.

Guantanamo, March 24-After a personal IN
spection Secretary Moody has selected Guam
tanamo as the principal United States naval
station in the West Indies. The Secretary. Sen
ator Proctor and Congressman Cannon, Foss and
GilIett arrived here yesterday on board the
United States dispatch boat Dolphin, which
anchored in the lower bay. Secretary Moody
and his associates have worked necessarily for
the last two days under hot sun examining the
strategic points the transportation facilities,
the water supply and the surrounding country.
They visited the locations for the proposed forti-
hcations surveyed the coast line, and conferred
with the owners Of the land it is proposed to &C
qure
Senator Proctor and the Congressman will
recommend the purchase Of twenty square miles
of land on both sides of the lower bay and sew
eral small islands. AS soon as the necessary
legislation has been secured they favor the con-
structlon Of permanent barracks. a drydock
and strong fortiications designed against sea
attack only. Fortifcations on the land side are
not regarded as necessary. No difficulty Is an
ticipated in acquiring the necessary lands. as the
Spanish and English owners are enthusiastic
over the station. 1t is thought that both the
army and navy will maintain forces at Guam
tanano
The Dolphin will proceed to Jamaica to-mor-
row. Senator Proctor and Postmaster General
Payne have enjoyed some tarpon fishing here.
New-York tribune., 1903-03-25
KA1sER's CARE OF HIS SUBJECTS.
Dancing Partners for Crefeld Girls-Photo'
graphs in War Records.

Berlin. March 24.-The photographs of twenty
of the prettiest girls in Crefeld have now be-
come part Of the Reichstag records, an argu-
1nent why Parliament should appropriate funds
for the erection Of barracks at Crefeld so as to
enable the girls TO have neutenants as dance
partners War Minister Won Gossler put the
item in the military budget at Emperor Will
iam's request, which explained the now well
known story in connection with his majesty .
visit to Crefeld last summer. The Emperor at
party one night surrounded by number
of girls and said to them:
You like to dance with my lieutenants. don't
you?''
Alas, your majesty" replied one of the girls
there are no Iieutenants."
NO Iieutenants!" exclaimed the Emperor.
Then will send you regiment"
Thereupon the Emperor directed that hus-
sar regiment be transferred from Dusseldorf TO
Crefeld as soon barracks could be built for
the soldiers. Since then there has been q warm
contest before the Budget Committee between
Dusseldorf and Crefeld, the former opposing the
transfer of the regiment. and the photographs of
the pretty girls were officially presented and
filed Herr Theodor kirsch. the Dusseldorf
member Of the Reichstag, contended that his
town had just as pretty girls as Crefeld, and
offered to submit their portraits. but the chair
man of the committee said it was not necessary.
New-York tribune., 1903-03-25
GOVERNOR TAFTs REPORT OF FIGHT
Nine Americans Stood Off Band of Ladrones
inspector Clark Killed.

Washington, March 24-Secretary Root re-
ceived cable dispatch from Governor Taft to-
day giving the following account of the attack
at Surigao:
Affair at Surigao turns out to be escape of
ten prisoners sentenced to long terms for la
dronism who, with sixty or eighty of their
fellows, returned to Surigao, succeeded In sur
prising and rushing the constabulary barracks,
killing Constabuary Inspector Lewis X. Clark
and thus taking command of the town. Nine
the provincial building, where, under the direC-
ton Of Luther S. Kelly. provincial treasurer.
formerly captain Of volunteers. and still earlier
Indian scout, known as yellowstone Kelly,
they barricaded the building against the attack
ing party. The Americans, armed only with a few
shotguns and short Of ammunition, maintained
their defence against the ladrones, refusing to
yield to ultrnat tum demanding guns by the re-
ply of Kelly that they would not give UP single
gun and would kill on sight any ladrone within
range. Assistant Chief Taylor arrived at Surf
gao with constabulary force about eighteen
hours after the attack. On his approach Ia
drones disappeared and columns are now fol-
lowing them.
Surigao. extreme northeast Mindanao. is so
far removed that I have concluded to call upon
General George w Davis to put military in
command. with hope that by large force la
drones and their guns may be captured and
ism. So far as advised, Captain Clark only
American killed. The cable from Surigao landed
near provincial building in which Americans
took refuge. and they were thus able to COM
municate with military commander at Iligan
and with. constabulary headquarters at Cebu.
Two conStabulary inspectors absent from
Surgao in Cebu, where they passing their
examinations for promotion Surigao has beer
regarded as quiet province since capture and
sentence Of iadrones. but their escape led to the
difficulty. IF deemed necessary by military COM
mander. commission will suspend writ of habeas
corpus for Surigao. but ii Is To be hoped that
this measure be avoided
The War Department also received the fol-
lowing dispatch from General Davis. dated Ma
Mia, to-day:
Have sent one hundred and fifty infantry
troops from Iloo and Iligan to Surigao Min
danao, at request OF civil governor. to restore
order there Place attacked Sunday by about
one hundred natives. TWO Or three Americans
| killed.
New-York tribune., 1903-03-25
PHILIPPINE CURRENCY.
Plans to Prerent Spectators IN
reasing the Price of SiIUer.
TRY TELEGRAPH To THE TRIBuNE.I

Washington March Ex-Governor Taft has for
may authorized the issue Of $S0COcO OF certhcateS
Of indebtedness on the Philippine Islands. to ne
used for the purchase of silver bullion out Of which
10 coin the new silver pesos for the islands as
authorized In the Philippine coinage act OF the
last Congress It is specified in this act that these
certificates of Indebtedness shall not run for less
period than three months nor longer than one year
The certificates are to be issued in denominations
OF 81 90 each and the question OF their disposal
is now under consideration by the nsular division
Of the War Department.
Colonel Edwards. the chief of the insular divs-
ion has written to Mr.. Kilburn. State Superin-
tendent OF Banks of New-York. to ascertain
whether these certificates which bear interest at
per cent and made non-taXable will be avail
able for savings bank deposits under the NeT-for
banking laws. It understood that there can be
no objection to the requirement of the certificates
by national banks and If State banks also
allowed to invest in them 1t Is believed that they
may be disposed of at slight premium. This
will be settled before any Of the certificates
are offered sale
Another question which Is under consideration by
officials of both the War and the Treasury depart
ments is that Of protecting the Philippine Govern
ment against any attempt the part of specu-
lators increase the price of silver just at the time
when the bullion for the coins is to be pur-
chased. To guard against this several methods
have been suggested. There is believed to be no
why the silver bullion in the Treasury can
be coined into philippine pesos. being replaced
before the pesos arc transmitted 10 the Philippine
Government, to comply with the law requr-
ing silver security for the Sherman notes. This
plan would allow the coinage of the pesos TO begin
Immediately. thing which is greatly desired and
which has been practically decided upon. Bullion
could then be acquired In small quantities and in
manner not to disturb the market perceptibly
The government has other resources. however.
which could be reSorted to in case of an attempted
It Could collect its nndemnty from China in Silver
coin instead of buying exchange as is now done;
This silver could be shipped to this country and
coined into the Philippine pesos, and this govern
ment reimbursed, the same as the vender OF silver
bullion would be. by the Philippine Government.
With all these resources at hand for the protec-
ton OF the island goEernment. no trouble Is , eX,
coinage of the new pesos will begin Immediately II
Will be carried at the Philadelphia and San Fran
cisco mints and It is expected that 100000 pesos
will be ready for delivery by April Is.
New-York tribune., 1903-03-25
IN FAVOR OF THE CANAL.
Resolution Adopted by the assembly
at Panama.

Panama, March 24.-Representative Lasso de
La Vega at to-day's session of the Departmental
Assembly introduced the following resolution.
which was unanimously adopted
The Assembly of this department. considering
Of transcendenta1 and decisive Importance to the
isthmus and the republic OF Colombia the open
ing of the intercceanic canal which Will con-
tribute powerfully to the development OF COM
merce and the economic interest Of the country.
which are the true foundation of order and
peace, commends to the patriotism and enllght-
ened judgment of the national representation OF
the department in the next Congress the con-
sideration of this important question
Dr. Juan B. Perez Soto has been elected third
Senator for the Department of Panama. The
senior Senator of the department is Jose Angus
tin Arrange. who, with Sefor Obaldia. who was
elected second Senator. and DR.. Soto. are all in
favor of the canal.
New-York tribune., 1903-03-25
THE PERPETUAL WAR.

There is always a fight going on
IN every human body between health
and disease. On one side are poor
food, bad air, over-work, worry, colds,
accidents. On the other a-e sunshine,
rest, cheerfulness and nourisEment.
The reason SCOTS Emulsion fights
SO powerfully for health is because it
gives so much more nourishment than
you can get in any other way. Get
in the sunlight and try SCOTS Enul-
sion.
wen senS yes q ssEess sres upoa reSUesF
ScoTT BOVINE. 4oe PsNd Street. Nes x0rk
New-York tribune., 1903-03-25
roo MANY HOLIDAYS IN RUSSIA.

St Petersburg. March 24-The Russian authori-
ties have decided that the aboring classes have
too many holidays, and the officials are taking
steps to stop what they characterize growing
evil. The Minister of Agriculture Is the prime
mover in the efforts to curtail the observance OF
festivals, which, he says, in many places are 1O
yearly seventy-seven OF them falling In the sum-
mer. the most important season for agricuiturists
Many of the holidays celebrated are not prescribed
by the Church. but based on local customs.
The Council Of the Empire was therefore appealed
New-York tribune., 1903-03-25
PANIC AT CHINESE REVIEW.
Natives Commit Suicide and Drown Chill
dren-Yung LUIS Sickness.

Victoria 3. G.. March 4-AccordIng TO advices
received from the Orient. the review Chang Chih
Tung's modern drilled soldiers in the Yangtse
provinces together with the Nangang and part
OF the Pei Yang naval squadronF. was q great
naval and military display. but IL disastrous
to the popuIace and large number of lives were
lost When the sham battle started a panic seized
the popuHce. a report having been spread that an
invasion to take place. So great was the panic
that suicide resorted 10. and II IL reported
many children drowned in order TO get rid of
them 10 allow their parents to run the faster.
According to news from Peking, Yung LUIS Ill
to be of serious nature His recovery
Is doubtful. Japanese papers say his withdrawal
from the political field would A event of greater
Importance than even the death of Ii Hung Chang
New-York tribune., 1903-03-25
NEW FAST STEAMSHIP SERVICE.
Subsidized Line Between Canada and Glas.
Cow and Liverpool Arranged.

London March 24.-An agreement has been signed
between the Dominion Government and the Allan
Line FOR the establishment of a subsidized fast
vice between Canada and Glasgow and Liverpool.
The arrangement stipulates that the steamers are
TO make at least twenty-one knots. and speciiCa-
tions for number Of large steamers of this speed
are now being prepared. The vessels will be built
on the Clyde on the Tyne and at Belfast. The
service will be started within two years. To facil.
tate the carrying OF the contract important
agreement has been entered into between the Allan
Line and the Grand Trunk Railroad Of Canada
New-York tribune., 1903-03-25
la soUFRIERE LESS ACTIVE.
Eruption Causes Little Damage at George
town-Fall of Sand.

London, March 24.-The Colonial Office yes
terday received dispatch from the Governor OF
the Windward Islands. Sir Robert Llewelyn.
from the island Of Grenada. which says the
features of the eruption of the Soutriere, on the
island Of St Vincent. the immense clouds
OF smoke and the comparative absence OF light
ming No injury has been done TO George
town ST. Vincent. beyond heavy fall Of sand
and small stones to the depth of two TO three
inches
Kingstoun, st. Vincent. March 4.-The
Soufriere is now Hueter.
New-York tribune., 1903-03-25
AUSTRIA MAY TAKE PART IN FAIR.

Vienna. March A-As the result OF the efforts
made BY the ST. Louis Fair commissioner here. N.
Suasny the Austrian Chamber OF Commerce is
about to form influential committee with view
to bringing pressure the government In favor
OF an Austrian official representation at the St
Louis Exposition The government announced some
time ago that Austria would not officially take part
but 1t Is understood now that the Ministry of Com
nerce il inclined to reconsider the whole matter
provided that a sufficient number Of intending ex-
hihItnrs promise their SUPPORT.
New-York tribune., 1903-03-25
RUSSELL AFFAIR IN COMMONS.
Premier's Statement Regarding Error in the
Blue Book Publication.

London, March 24.-Gibson Bowles (Conserva-
tive) drew attention In the House of Commons
to-day to the reflections of Mr.. Haggard. the
former British Minister at Caracas. on Mr.. Rus
sell, the secretary of the United States legation
at the Venezuelan capital. in the Venezueia
Blue Book recently published and asked the
Premier. Mr. Balfour, If his majesty's govern
ment had been called upon to make amends to
the government of the United States therefor
The Premier acknowledged that Secretary Hay
had called the governments attention to the
passage referred to, and added:
Sir Michael Herbert has informed the Secre-
tary of State that the passage escaped his at
tention. otherwise it would never have been
published. I need say more than that an
error Of this kind. however regrettable. may oc-
cur in any department, especially when under
going exceptional strain.
The Blue Book referred to in the London dis
patch was published February Is 1t contained
an official letter from the former British Minister
at Caracas. ". H. D. Haggard. to the Foreign
ceber 3d. concerning the alleged Illegal detention
OF the British schooner Harry Troop by the Ven
ezuelan Government in an unhealthy place from
May to November 1902 whereby the crew was deci-
letter:
1 regret 10 say that II would appear that placed
too much faith in the complete accuracy Of the
statements OF the secretary of the United States
in the condition Of the Harry Troop, etc. when
ne saw her. These statements may probably be
ed that Mr.. Bowen was most anxious, for reasons
best known TO himself. TO represent the conduct
OF the Venezuelan authorities in the most favor
able light possible, and that he had inspired his
subordinate in the same direction. To put 1t brief
ly. Mr.. Russell did not dare to say word outside
the legation contrary to President Castros mode
of
New-York tribune., 1903-03-25
CUSTOMS CONVENTION SIGNED.
South African Colonies Agree to 10 Per Cent
Preference.

BlOemfontein March A-The representatives of
the TransvaaI. the Orange River Colony. Cape
Colony. Natal ana Rhodesia have signed customs
convention providing for 10 cent preference
In favor of Great Britain and reciprocating colo
niss. The details OF the convention will be pub
IIshed In June. whsE the new tarin will come into
soperation. The new arranxement with the reduc-
toaS in the railway fre4Eht rates Will sarReiy re-
auce the cost Of living In the new colonies
New-York tribune., 1903-03-25
EARTH SHOCKS IN ENGLAND.

London, March 24-Two distinct earth shocks
were felt in various parts OF Derbyshire at
80 D. m to-day No damage done but
the shocks caused great alarm. In the town Of
Derby ceilings were cracked. Cornices and fire
places were dislodged and the walls of houses
sWayed.
New-York tribune., 1903-03-25

To OuFe . COsd On One Dny
Take Laxative Brono QuiEtAs Tablets All druggists
refund money II faIs Il ". Groves
sienetuEs each boX. 2A
New-York tribune., 1903-03-25
ADJOURNMENT OF THE RElcHsrAe.

Berlin, March 24.-The budget passed It's third
reading In the keichstag to-day. and the House
adjourned to April n
New-York tribune., 1903-03-25

The bill to enable the motorCar race for tho
James Gordon Bennett Cup to he run in Ireland
passed the final stage in the House Of Lords
yesterday, and now only awaits royal assent to
become law. |. \. +.
New-York tribune., 1903-03-25

An interesting Dickens exhibition arranged
in connection with the recently formed Dickens
Fellowship, will be opened at Memorial Hall
here to-day. A wealth of Dicxensiana will he
view. notably tho sundial which showed the
time of day in the garden at Gadshil the writ
ing desk which the novelist took with him to
America and the wooden midshipman of Dom
hey & Son" There is also page of the manu-
script of "Pickwick Papers" describing the we'd
ding breakfast al old Wardle's. It is believed to
be the only portion Of the manuscript existing in
Great Britain, but another fragment is in the
possession of American collector.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-12-03
WANTS INDIANS TO FARM.
Miss Reel, superintendent of Indian
Schools, Thinks Redmen Should
TIL Their own Land.


Miss Esctelle Keel superintendent
OF Indian schools takes the position
in her annual report that, as the In
dian owns his own land' he should De
taught to do his own farming IN pref
erence to his old-time custom OF rent
ing TO his INDUSTRIOUS whlte nelghoors'
and h'lng III idieness' ms ldea IN
stilied into the red man VIII be long
step toward actual reform. Attention
is called to the TACT that the hrst gov
ernment appropriation IN 1917 was but
$4,000 while during the last year the
sum OF S3'2li'25O was expended Tor IN
dian schools, ana the to'al number oil
pupils enrolled was nearly 25'cuo.
a gratifying feature OF indian edn-
cation as Indicated by the report IS
the RAPID growth OF industrial tram
ing methods IN the Indian schools.
Practical industrial training with
elementary literary studies appliea-
BILE to Industrial work should make
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-12-03

The efforts of Alfred Dreyfus to
secure judicial examination OF his
case have at last been crowned with
success. After examining the dossier
in tho case submitted to him by
General Andre, the minister Of war,
Minister Of Justice Vale has trans
mitted that document, together with
the petition of M. Dreyfus for a
revision of his sentence, to Mr.. Dur
and, the president Of a commission
instituted by the ministry Of justice
This commission will pronounce upon
the admissibility of the request for
a revision OF sentence The decision
Of Minister OF Justice Vale to re-
fer the question Of revision Of the
Dreyfus sentence to oommi ission, II
is officially stated, is based upon an
article Of the criminal code which
provides that in case where, after a
condemnation, new facts develop, OF
where previously unknown proof of
nature which would tend to estab.
lish innocence, is presented, the con.
demned person has right to ask for 4
revision of sentence.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-12-03
Prize Fiaht at Jacksonville.

In the boxing contest at Jackson
Friday night, Jack Cannon knocked
willie ont Jack Bennett in one and
three-quarter minutes.
The affair is described as a IVely
bout between the men, while it last
ed. Cannon knocked Bennett "own
three times, the last and knockout
blow being IN the neck.
The preliminary contest between
Otis King of Ashland, and hld
Murphy, of Grants Pass, was spirit
ed affair and excited 1.-THE admiration
of the devotes of the pugilistic art
King won in the fourth round. 1t
was not a knockout, Murphy simply
gave it up, the Ashland boy being
too much for him.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-12-03
A BIG FERRY BOAT SUNK
North Bound Trains DELAYED
Several Hours.

Just after train No. l2, which ar
rived in Ashland Tuesday morning,
had been carried safely across the
straits between Port Costa and
Benicia by the Solano, Monday even
ing, the big vessel began to settle and
then sink. The boat was in the slip
at the time having not yet backed out
after unloading train No. IL. While
not completely submerged, the vessel
has sunk so deep that even the by
draulic jacks cannot make ferry
aprons meet the boat. Until the
Solano Is raised, all trains will be
compelled to go around by way Of
Stockton, so northbound trains into
Ashland will be about three hours
late until the damage is repaired.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-12-03

Assistant Postmaster General Bris-
tow's report has been made public. 1t
gives the details of the high handed
robberies Of the government by
fraudulent transactions in the post
ofiice department which have been
aired before the public for the past
several months. Machen and Beavers,
since deposed from high positions in
the postal department for conniving
with contractors TO swindle the
government, are fearfully scored
The report recites the fact that the
investigation into the charges OF fraud
resulted in forty four indictments
against various persons.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-12-03
NEW DYNAMO INSTALLED
AtC. .P.W L. On p. Co.'S Power
House.

"What is the ma ter OF the lights ,
is the question that has been asked
most of any for the past two nights
1t has been answered in many ways
but usually unsatisfactory. The
electric light company has Just
installed a new dynamo, and for a
few nights until the machine has been
thoroughly tested ana the geering
adjusted the lights will be more or
less unsatisfactory. When every
thing is again in working order n }
more trouble will be experienced.
On Monday night at IL O'Clock the
lights were turned off and the work
of Installing the dynamo was com
menced and by the middle OF the
afternoon the power was truned on.
The new machine has over twice
the capacity of the old ons, which has
been overloaded by the additiona Of
many lights, Now the company will
be able to supply lights for an ordi-
nary city of 10000 population.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-12-03
a Timely SUGGESTION.

This is the season of the year when
the prudent and careful housewife
replenishes her supply of Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy. 1t is certain
to be needed before the winters is
over. and results are much more
prompt and satisfactory when it is kept
at hand and given as soon as the cold
is contracted and before it has become
settled in the system. There is no
danger in giving it to children, for 1t
contains no harmful substance. 1t Is
pleasant to take-both adults and
children like it. 1t always cures.
For sale by all druggists.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-12-03

Mrs. VIM. Jordan is quite sick at
present.
Ed T. Terry of Galice Consolidated
Mines Company is in Merlin on bust
ness.
Vim. Powers and sons Roy and
jerome, returned from Blue river last
week.
John Deveny sold his place on
Louso Greek lately to John Williams
of Applegate,
Milt Mason has been quite sick
with pneumonia since Thanksgiving,
but was better at last reports
Mr. Pierce of California, lately
purchased and moved onto the old
Brockman ranch ON Yew Greek.
Preparations are being made for a
Union Christmas tree to be held al
the Baptist church Christmas eve.
Interesting services were held al
the Baptist church Thanksgiving
evening, sermon by DR. Leslie oI
Grants Pass,
There will be local teachers in,
stitute held at Merlin school hous,
ON December o. An interesting pro
gram has been prepared.
Mr.. Bethers preachad again Sunday
at the NJ. H. church, The Methodist
Of Merlin and vicinity are thinkin,
of petitiouing the presiding elder t,
appoint him as supply for this cir
Icuit