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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-23
TAFTS TRlUMPHAL TOUR
The Greatest Enthusiasm on the
Part Of the Natives Man :;
ifested. ID
New York Sun Special Service.

New York Sun Special Service.
Manila, Jan. Ex-Governor Taft has
completed to-day a 4O0-mile tour of the
provinces of LuZon, Tayabas and Batan-
gas He was accompanied by Mrs Taft
and the native members of the Philippine
commission. The party was unescorted,
except by a detachment of cavalry, who
acted as guides and orderlies. The jour-
ney was a rough one for a portion of the
way, and was accomplished III launches,
on horseback and in native boats.
There was the greatest enthusiasm on
the part of the natives over the governors
visit and gratitude because he retained
the governorship and declined an appoint
ment to the supreme court of the United
States. In the province of Laguna the
natives insisted that Governor Taft dis
mount, and then they carried him ten
miles in a sedan chair to the capital.
All through Tayabas province the towns
along the road were decorated in honor OF
the visit, and when the party entered
Tacoma, LOO school children cheeTed en-
Enthusiastically. Numerous addresses were
presented to the governor In a majority
of the towns the people showed they had
made splendid progress in acquiring a
knowledge of English
Governor Taft climbed the Taal volcano.
which was slightly active. The trip Of
the governor and party shows that an en-
couraging state of government has been
brought about through the establishment
of peace. .-
The Philippine commission will hold =
conference with the hemp dealers of the
archipelago for the purpose of having a
better quality of this mmodity exported.
This action is taken because the secretary
Of agriculture says an inferior article is
being imported into the United States, to
the prejudice of the Philippine shippers.
This may result in government inspection
of the hemp imported from the Philip
pines Il.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-23
He WAS OUT ALL NIGHT
The Colorado Democrat Who Pre-
vented a Quorum Yesterday
Is Found.

Denver JAM 2S.-W. H. Kelley, demo-
cratic member Of the house who. disap-
peared Just before the convening OF the
Joint session Of the legislature and whose
absence broke the quorum and prevented
the REELECTION Of Senator Henry M. Teller,
returned to his lodgings this morning.
His wife said that he could not be seen as
he was sleeping, but that he would attend
the joint session to-day.
Kelley is editor of the Mancos Times
and is representative from Montezuma
and Dolores counties. . ..
The democratic members Of the legis-
lature will continue their efforts to elect
senator but a quorum can be mustered
only by securing the attendance Of every
democratic member Of both houses.
The armed guard under Rough Rider
Sherman Bell. which Is holding the hal
of represents and will resist any at
tempt of the supporters of Edward O.
Wolcott, republican candidate for senator
or Of the democrats to take possession
has been increased from thirty to fifty
men. Nobody is permitted to pass the
doors, members even being excluded. Pur:
suant to adjournment on "Wednesday thu
house will meet at p. m. =
So far as known the anti-Wolcott re-
publicans in control of the house hav,
not yet determined which, If either Of tn,
two senate organizations they will recog
niZe.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-23
MEXICO WANTS
OUR SYSTEM
Southern Republic Planning Cur
rency System Uniform and In
Interchangeable With Ours.
Diaz Sends Senior Creel to Washing.
ton to Consult With Treas
ury Officials.
New York Sun Special Service.

Washington, Jan. 23.-MeXico desires to
establish a currency system that will be
uniform and interchangeable with that Of
the United States. This important fact
was disclosed through a statement made
by Representative Hill Of Connecticut in
the debate on the Philippine currency bill.
1t was corroborated by Secretary Shaw
and by Enrique Creel, a banker Of Chi
huahua, who has been in Washington for
week comforting with officials of the
treasury department. =
Senior Creel was sent to the capital as
the special ambassador of President EDiaz
for the purpose of studying our financial
system. He has held a number Of con-
ferences with Secretary Shaw and George
e. Roberts,, director of the mint and is
satisfied that if the Mexican congress de-
cides on a change from the existing none
tary system in that country it ought to
adopt the system of the United States
THE desirabiity Of change to the gold
standard is under consideration, said
Senior Crcel, "but the Mexican congress
has taken no action in that direction. No
measure looking to such a change has
been proposed as yet in our congress, but
there is much talk of this being done and
various measures may be submitted In
the near future.
Mexico is wonderfully prosperous, but
we feel that we must determine soon
whether the prosperity would not be
greater under the gold standard than un-
der our present silver system. Our bank
ers and business men are practically
agreed on this point, and to them the only
problem that remains to be determined
is the character and scope of the change
that ought to be made
There is "a strong sentiment in favor
of the adoption of a currency system that
will be uniform and interchangeable with
that Of the United States because most
Of our commercial relations are with the
United States. Capital from this country
is invested in Mexico to the extent of
many millions and more millions are con-
stantly flowing there. American money
passes current everywhere in Mexico and
along the routes Of travel it is as we'll
known as our own.
ut seems to us, therefore, that when
Mexico does make a change, it should be
made with the idea of making our new
currency so sound that it will always be
| on a par with that Of the United States.
| BY taking this step Mexican merchants
will save themselves from the effects Of
| the ruinous discounts which pevail under
our present system. discounts that vary
| from day to day and always are threaten
! ing with loss and disaster those sub
| iected to their variations
The officials of the treasury department
consulted by the Mexican have encouraged
the idea of a uniform and interchangeable
| currency. ~.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-23

should be put on nearer an equal footing
with the iron. coal and manufacturing SEQ
tons Of the east.
1.-The dilatory methods now being
determination to kill time during the
whole session. Notwithstanding import
ant business before congress this short
session, so far the senate has not been
in session for more than four days In
any week, and evening adjournments have
been unusually early. Speeches against
statehood have been delivered in sections.
very short portion Of each day. Now
the opponents seek further delay by in
sisting that the journal, almost universally.
dispensed with, be read In full, as well
as long reports. In many other ways they
are causing delay.
1.-The statehood bill, which is unfinished
business, must come UP each day until
disposed of. The plan Of the minority
seems to be to utilize all possible time, not
III legitimate effort to convince, but to
daily along. The majority. to allow all
measures proper consideration, are willing
that the vote on this bill be delayed to
near the close Of the session. Meanwhile,
this and every other important bill CAN
be considered and passed.
"The minority seem inclined to destroy
every purpose Of the session rather than
allow the majority to express its wish by
a vote. Upon this minority, who are thus
blocking legislation. must rest the onus
If any important measure fails 1T con-
sideration.
when called upon by the committee
on order Of business for an expression
of opinion as to which bills should re-
ceive preferential consideration this ses-
sion, headed my list with the antitrust
bill There Is time to consider this meas
ure legitimately as well as the statehood
bin and all other bills demanding i'm
mediate consideration.
ION the great questions involving poll
tical policies, such for instance as an at
tempt to debase4 the currency Of the
country, occasions might arise justifyins
dilatory tactics by a. minority, but the
admissions Of these territories in no sense
iustifles this method of defeating the
will of the majority 49,. 4sz,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-23
CANAL TREATY. ~:
FAIR TO. BOTH
The Amount Of Annuity Is What
Colombia Is Getting From
the Railroad. %<-.
It Was a Compromise Between the
100000 Offered and $780,
900 Asked. =,

[other details Of the canal treaty will he
canal treaty signed yesterday afternoon
is the same treaty that was drawn UP
by this government several months ago,
with the single exception Of the Item OF
annuity to be paid to Colombia for the
use Of the right of way. The amount Is
compromise between the 500, 900 offered
by Secretary Hay and: the $650,0o0 de-
manded by Colombia. The latter saprice
was fixed upon what were asserted to be
the present returns from the Panama
Railroad company, port dues, ETC., which
Colombia had no desire to see dimin-
ished. a.
The amount fixed in the treaty by way
Of comprmise, though not stated by the
officials and persons who have had ito
do with the perfection Of the treaty, is
admitted to have been arrived at from q
calculation Of the exact receipts at pres
ent from traffic across, the isthmus and
therefore is regarded as only fair to Co.
lombia. s, ! :
At the same time, though tho. amount
is larger than was at first offered, It Is
thought by officials that; the senate I'M
doubtedly will accept. the figure named
when 1t is made clear that to o4sr less
would be to deprive Colombia Of incoHe
she now is actually receiving. Al vi,
All other points than this one Of lnoney
compensate remain RS they stood an the
original draft of the treaty and are com
pletely satisfactory to the United States
government - j. : - r..
The United States will have control 1o1
the canal practically In perpetuity, jas
required by the Spooner act; this result
having been attained by the adoption
Of plan for a lease for one hundred
years, renewable at the pleasure Of the
United States and Colombia having moth
ing to say about the extension. The mat
tiers Of police and judicial control are set
tied by scheme Of joint action, although
it especially is assured that no citizen Of
the United States will be tried by any
other than his own courts.
Control of the waters of the ports OF
Colon and Panama is vested in the United
States just as far as may be necessary
for the. complete operation Of the canal
and it is assured that our extra terri
torial jurisdiction will be unquestioned as
to waters and streams pertaining to the
canal. All port dues on vessels passing
the canal are to go to the United States
by way Of offset for the annuity pay.
ments.
| Secretary Hay took a rough draft O
the treaty with him to the cabinet meet
ing to-day. Contrary to the expectation
entertained last night. he was not ablt
| to submit the document to the senate to
day. The reason for the delay was thu
mechanical impossibility Of making tn
necessary printers copy" and preparing
the letter of transmittal which will &C
company the treaty to the senate. T1i
letter of the president will be purely for
NAL and it will contain no argument TO
the treaty, leaving the document to spea1
| for itself.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-23
BEST MEETING YET HELD
Tri-S State Grain and Stock Men Close
Their Annual Convention =
- 80
at Fargo.

Special to The Journal.
Fargo, N. D., Jan. 23-The fifth annual
session Of the Tri-State Grain and Stock
Growers association closed here at noon
to-day. The meeting is generally regard
ed as the most successful ever held by
the association, as the attendance was
larger than formerly without any outside
features, that have always attracted the
farmers before.
Among the incidents of the morning
session was the adoption OF resolution
indorsing the bill Of Representative Leech
Of Fargo to make a state appropriation
for the North Dakota poultry show. Mrs.
Bertha Laws Of Appleton, Mimi. spoke
this morning and was followed by Profess
sor rBolly of the agricultural college,
Farmer James Holes of Fargo. and M. F.
Greeley Of Aberdeen.
It is probable that the next annual con-
vention will be held in Fargo. "
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-23
ITISMARC0NI VS.. THE U. IS.
The Right to Use His System in thu
Entire Country to Go to
the Courts. . r.. +: f:

Wellheet, Mass, Jan. 23.-Before leav-
ing this place for New York, Mr.. Marooni
dropped a. hint Of serious complications
for the United States government. 1t
appears that he has negotiated with the
United States concerning the right to
use a system Of wireless telegraphy over
this entire country. The terms were con
sidered by the president and were finally
rejected as too high. For nearly a year
experiments have been made in Wash
inEton and many officers think they have
an invention which will equal Marconis
The Italian inventor knows Of this and
intends to stand up for what he believes
his rights in the matter.
This thing is to be settled in the
courts. I do not care to say much about
it now, but will say that an action will
be brought for an infringement Of the in
vention," he said positively.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-23
MRS. BRAGG DENIES
Publication of the Generals Letter
Did Not Cause His Removal
q to Hongkong. -: Il
Old Iron Brigade Commander Leaves
for His New Post in the
Orient. ztlAA
Special to The Journal,

Fond du Lac, Wis, Jan. 23.-General
Edward S. Bragg, consul general to Hong
kong, left for the orient yesterday after
noon, accompanied by his wife. They will
be joined at Chicago by Harry M. Hob
bins of Madison, the vice consul, who
will go with them.
Just before leaving Mrs. Bragg gave for
the first time her version Of the matter
of the generals letter criticizing the Gu
bans while he was stationed at Havana.
THE alleged extract from my husbands
letter. she said, was not in any respect
correct. He used no language that could
be tortured into any such meaning. The
correspondent asked me for news and I
told him I had not had time. to read the
letter just, received. He waited till
read a sentence or two, then took the
letter himself.
"One sentence I had partly read when
stopped and told the reporter he must
not print any such thing. as it was not
intended for the public. He promised
that he would not. The report that the
publication caused my husbands removal
| to Hongkons is untrue. That transfer
was arranged for before the story was
printed
Henry B. Beeson, the correspondent re-
| ferred to, made affidavit that he quoted
the letter correctly and was not pledged
| to secrecy.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-23
HAS THE DIX GONE DOWN?
Unconfrmed Reports of the Loss Of
the Transport Heard at
Seattle. @

Seattle, Jan. 2S.--An unconfirmed ru-
NOR was current among shipping men
late last night to the effect that the trans
port Dix had gone down this side OF
Yokohama with all on board
No details were given Of the wreck,
and it was impossible to locate any cred
ible origin of the story.
The Dix sailed from this port Dec. 81
bound for Manila via Nagasaki with a
heavy cargo. Captain Hopkins was In
command of the transport with Captain
Theodore Sternberg, u. S. A., in charge
Of the vessel
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-23
SMELLING IMPROVEMENTS
Mr.. Stevens Makes a Strike for
$4,000.

From The Journal Bureau, Room IS, Post Bnild-
ing, Washington. S..esss.s ). q
washington, Jan. 24.-Representatfve
Stevens was at the war department to-day
interviewingt he officers about the amnse-
ment room to be erected at Fort Smelling.
The board which apportioned the half
million dollar appropriation allotted only
$2s, 900 to Smelling. Mr. Stevens asked
for $4,000. and says that that amount
will be required to construct and equip
building suitable for the needs Of the
men who will ultimately be stationed at
the post. He will see the secretary about
the allotment on Monday and will make
a strong plea to have it increased.
Justice Bingham to-day postponed to
next Friday the hearing on the case OF
Rebecca J. Taylor Of st. Paul against the
secretary Of war because the new United
States district attorney was not ready to
proceed with the argument Miss Taylor
present in person to-day.
w w. Jermane.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-23
THEIR OWN INSURANCE -
South Dakota Retailers Take First
Steps for It-New Officers.
,necial to The Journal,

Special to The Journal.
Sioux Falls, S. D., Jan. 23.-At bust
ness session of the South Dakota Retail
Merchants association, which is holding
its sixth annual convention in this city,
the following officers were elected for the
ensuing year: President, P. F. Wick
hem, Alexandria; vic epresidents, e. F.
Gross, Gettysburg; j. D. Barlow. Plank
inton, D. F. LOTUS. DeSmet; Olaf Nelson.
Yankton; L. S. Tyler. Harrisburg; secre-
tary, e. j. Mannix, Sioux Falls; treasur-
er, w. J. Andrews, Sioux Falls; directors,
T. w. Dwight. Sioux Falls: Dave Finne-
gan. Yankton; H. o. Rhine. Dell Rapids;
j. w. Turner, Springfield; j. A. Johnson,
Madison; Noah Kelley, Woonsocket; R. E.
Rathnan, Mitchell.
The insurance committee reported in
favor Of organizing a merchants mutual
fire insurance company and in about
twenty minutes insurance to the amount
of about 100000 was pledged by such of
the members as happened to be in the
convention hall.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-23
A CHANCE AT: DULUTH
Conditions Strongly Favor Manipulation
There. r =
Special to The Journal, =,

Duluth, Mimi, Jan. 23.-There is fear
in some grain quarters of a manipulation
on May wheat here. Now there is but
100000 bushels Of contract wheat in
store here, which is not only far less
than the average amount at this date, but
is actually less than Is frequently sold be-
fore May for delivery to shippers May
/. While foreign. demand has been light
lately eastern millers have been buying
rather freely and it Is probable that May
deliveries this year will average as usual.
This being the case, any short interest
may fare badly later in the season. Con-
ditions favor nanipulative possibilities.
year ago there were in store here about
100000 bushels wheat, against $500, O0O
bushels, all grades, at present.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-23
He THREATENS MURDER
Senator Tillman 1ntimates That DR..
Crum, Will Be1Assassi-
i. Z : q SO ~: q IA t>ssase &:.z bg1G

] washington jan a. %, = ~r.Hden have, been
shot and hung in South Carolina who were
appointed to the office against the protest
Of thespeople. and the same shotguns, the
same trees and the same ropes are still
there said Senator Tillman to the senate
insexecutive session in opposing the con-
frrnation of DR.. Crurn as collector of the
port of Charleston.
This brutal statement Of the situation in
South Carolina by the senior senator from
the state did not shock the senate. Moth
ing that Tillnan says ever shocks the SEN
ate. And nothing done In South Carolina
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-23

:. DR.. WlLLlAM v. cRUM. T.,
Coiored Man Named for Collector Of the
Port Of Charleston, S. c.,sby President
Roosevelt and Whose Life Was Threat
ened In the Senate Yesterday by sena-
tor Tillman. tA...*.s: - r r..
4. y = ~ 49,
shocks Washington. 1.-THE: safest crime in
South Carolina is murder Is an editorial
expression OF the Charleston News
Courier, in discussing the murder of Edi-
tor Gonzales by Lieutenant Governor
Til1man, nephew of the senator. T..
Notwithstanding Tilman's reasons the
democrats in the senate will vote with him
against confirmation. But Cruna will be
confirmed by republican votes. Tillrnan
has drawn the color line in blood, and no
republican senator can now afford to vote
against confirmation. The, vote on the
confirmation will be taken next Thursday.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-23
A woMAN's REASONING

A woNAN's REASONING
Chicago Record Herald
t'Why did you ever let your daughter marry
so young ~
because got tired being her chaperon and
always ningling with mere boys I've had three
offers Of marriage already since have had
chance to get away from the children
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-23
PROBABLY

5EEs Hn1ladelpn1a PreSS =aEI
''Wen well!' he exclaimed he tackled her
ssI made that out of Mrs shouter's cook
book replied the young wife. t.Its a.
sAh!'' he broke in, this leathery part is the
hinding, suppose.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-23
To cure Cold m one pav.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets All
druggists refund the money II 1t fails to cure.
e. ". Groves signature is on each boz. 25c. i
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-06-17
morning.
Another Veteran Gone.

MIR. A. J L1rick died last Thurs
day about midday after btief illness
with a complication of stomach
troubles, in the 66.h yesr of his age,
at his home on the Lorick ferry road.
His remains were laid away to rest in
the family burying ground on Friday.
Mr. Losick was a well.to-do farmer
and mill man, and was the owner Of
a valuable landed estate. He was
progressive and enterprising, a USE
full citizen ard a good neigbbor. He
was Confederate soldier, serving in
the Fifth cavalry, Captsin Caugh-
mans company, and served with dis
tinguished gallsntry and bravery.
OF his immediate family there sur
wives him wife and three daughters
all three of " hem are married, besides
numerous relatives and friends. The
sympathies of the community are
with the stricken ones,
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-06-17
Odd Fellows Lecture.

R.v. John A. Bright, of Topeka,
Kansas, Past Grand Master of the
Independent Order Of Odd Fellows
of that State, delivered very inter
esting, instructive and humorous
lecture before Ballentine Lodge and
the public generally in Roofs Hall
last Saturday evening. The virtues
of the order were clearly explained
by the distinguished lectures and
the beauties of Odd Fellowship ex-
tolled. He urged the members to
practice in their daily lives the prin-
ciples Of the order. The audience
was highly delighted with the lecture
and the interest in Old Fellowship
greatly strengthened by the lecture.
He made an address before St.
Stephens Sunday school Sunday
morning.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-06-17
a President Resigns.

Professor julius D Dreher has re-
signed the Presidency of Roanoke
College With which institution be has
been connected for thirty years,
twenty-five years of which as it's
president. During his encumbency
the College has enjoyed an era OF
remarkable prosperity and he hos u .
ceeded in raising its standard aud
elevsting it to the front ranks of ii e
leading institutions of the land.
Professor Dreher is one Of the best
known educators in the South, and
his record has been marked as a
brilliant success. The Board Of
Trustees has accepted the resignation
and elected DR.. James A. Morehead,
President of the Seminary OF tie
United Synod of the Lutheran
church of the South, at Mount
Pleasant, this State, but no answer
has yet been received from him.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-06-17

The bodies of persons supposed to
have been drowned in the Pacolet
food, are being found along the river
banks, some distance below the scene
of the awful disaster. In some in
stances the bodies were in such state
of decomposition that they could not
be identified and were buried at once
in hastily made grave.