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BoLIVIA's- POSITION.
Does Not Desire War and is Willing to
Settle All Disputes Fairly.

The minister for foreign affairs of Bo-
livia, Mr.. Villazon, has addressed to the
Bolivian legations abroad, under date Of
La Paz, Bolivia, February 8, a cable dis
patch containing the following declarations:
Acre contract is not lease. Bolivia re-
tains sovereignty, charging only the COL
lection Of the revenues to the syndicate.
This has purely Industrial character, SUBJ
ject to laws of the republic; does not re-
semble in any way African concessions, OBJ
ject of which is to organize colonies. b.
livia has always been ready to make ar
rangements to settle this question satisfac-
torily for both countries and the syndicate.
At present maintains the same purpose. The
territory object Of the concession is not liti-
gious; Bolivta's rights are based on treaty
of 1867, successive protocols and boundaries
established by mixed commissions. In
thirty-six years Brazil never took steps to
interpret clauses. Brazilian populate in
Acre has been afforded ample protection
under Bolivian administration. President
Pandos expedition Is to relieve garrison
Puerto Acre, besieged by the revolution
lists, maintain sovereignty, protect Bolivian
interests against depredatons Of the in
surgents. Bolivia does not desire war; she
Is willing to settle differences on fair basis
by direct arrangements or arbitration for
the sake Of peace and maintain good rela-
tons"
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OPPORTUNITY FOR SEA DRILLS.
Reason for Dispatch of Four Vessels to
the Southern Pacific.

According to naval officials there is no
political significance in the dispatch of the
four vessels Of Admiral Casey's fleet to
Amapala Island. The State Department
suggested that one vessel be sent to the
island to afford protection to American in
terests which might be imperiled as a re-
suit Of the civil troubles which are threat
eEed in Honduras, but the Navy DEPART
ment thought that it would be good plan
to dispatch the entire fleet with directions
to cruise together as far as possible, so
as to give opportunity for sea drills
and tactical practice. 1t is declared that
1t Is for this reason only that all the YES
sells of Admiral Casey's fleet are going to
Central America
Some months ago Admiral Glass was
selected to succeed Admiral Casey in COM
mand Of the Pacific coast fleet. The origi-
nal date Of change was February TO- but
this has been advanced SO that he will
relieve Admiral Casey Immediately.
The statement is made that no rush or
ders have been given for work under con-
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mo, Darrow," said Peyton impulsively;
you may stay with Miss Mary; will get
her. She is displeased with me, not with
YOU" he added. as he sprang from his horse
and ran after the crowd.
Don't be too hard on him, Miss Mary"
said Darrow: this is no fault Of his. He
has not yet caught our point Of view.
think he will be as true as steel when the
hour comes
"He does not need any support in my
presence. Mr.. Darrow," said Mary with
unkind GOODNESS. II know he will be as
true as steel: too. but I wish he hadn't
salnted that flag"
II did 1t. too. you remember" he per-
sisted. wistfpl to help his friend in spite
or her rebuff at his first effort.
yes, but You stopped when said not"
An. Miss Mary, you know there is al
most nothing would not stop for you"
She wondered with dismay If he were
ABOUT to continue the story she had heard
all day from the other man.
Meantime Peyton forced his way through
the crowd with some difficulty, and finally
caught Tempe in his arms.
"Lemme co.! she cried, shrilly. II want
to go with Peggy"
ton. lifting her up.
II want to go to see the soldiers shoot
the Nunited States"
Even the little children" thought Peyton
swiftly, as he firmly carried Tempe to the
rear, In spite Of her protestations, "are ALL
ed with the idea. Good God, what's going
to happen? You won't see the soldiers shoot
| the Nunited States Tempe" he said aloud
as he carried her across the street. miss
Mary wants you. She told me to fetch you
to her.
do you have to mind Sister Mary, too.
Mr.. Peyton?" queried the child looking up
at him with interested curiosity shining in
her black eyes,
Everybody has to mind Miss Mary"
gravely.
Eyes, s'pose So" said Tempe, resigning
herself to his will. well, you can take me
over to her.
Tempe was mounted on the crupper of
Peyton's horse. leaving the disconsolata
Peggy twisting on alternate legs in the
dusty road and bowling vociferously over
the separation. The three friends rode
down toward the wharf, where the battery
had unlimbered and listened to a salute OF
100 guns, which. by the direction OF Gov.
ernor Moore, welcomed the birth OF tho
| first state OF the new confedcracy
One wiser than the other two saw In II
nothing OF JOY. He seemed to feel that
each joyous shot was another note in the
deathknell OF the old beloved south. which
in the pride OF its manhood and the beauty
Of its womanhood. an we'll as In the per-
son Of it's slayes. watched the scene.
It was late In the afternoon whsn the
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1ubilation was over and the military
marched away.
Wont You come to dinner with us to-
night, Mr.. Peyton?" said Mary Amman.
you have Just come from the north and
iather will be so glad to talk with you. You
know you were always favorite Of his"
THANK you very much. Miss Mary, but
nave not seen my own people since morn
Ing, and this Is my first day home They
VIII be wondering what has become Of me.
l Will be in to see your father very soon,
however,"
You, then. Mr. Darrow?''
You know how I would like it, Miss
Mary, but l think 1 will ride along with
Boyd little. have not seen him for three
years. and we have lots of things to talk
about. You know our friendship was a
warm one"
Yes" said Peyton, "t was indeed. and
nope nothing will ever come between us. +"
Nothing ever SHALL" said the other, look
ing at his friend over Mary Annan's horse
and never realizing, what Peyton's quicker
mind had taken in. that something had al
ready come between them, something that
had come to stay.
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an increase of 500 men with necessary Off

an increase of 500 men with necessary Off
GERS.
Additional paymasters, surgeons and con-
structors, in proportion to the increases au-
thorized, are provided for.
For gunnery practice $120,0OO is appro-
priated, $10S,OO0 more than last year. For
the construction of a hospital in Washing
ton to serve as training school for sur
geons $125,OOO is appropriated. Other i'm
portant grants are:
For medical laboratory in Brooklyn navy
yard, $4,000: for prizes for athletic con-
tests between enlisted men. 5000; for i'm
provements to New York Naval Hospital,
20,O00; for officers quarters at Norfolk,
1900; to remove naval prison from Boston
to Portsmouth, N. H., $210O0O; construc-
ton of steel ammunition lighter for use
at Cavite. $4,000. A naval training station
is authorized on Lake Michigan. and the
appointment of ten civilians as additional
instructors at Annapolis is ordered
The amount authorized for the improve
ment Of the Naval Academy is increased
from $S,OO0OOO to $4,000, COO
The effect Of the bride charges in connec-
ton with the Holland boats was seen in the
defeat OF the proposition to build subma-
rines.
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you will find in the north foemen worthy Of
anybody's steel"
IT hope so' answered Darrow composed
ly. Most of our people expect an easy
conquest. I would like to win out after a
struggle that would be worth while
Il do not believe there is going to be any
struggle, but if there is you win know right
away you are in for hard fight.
"Well, the harder the better" cried the
other, throwing his arm out in a bold, free
gesture, full of menace, the harder the
better. But, Peyton, surely you wouldn't
hesitate as to what side you would be on?
Why, man, see how love you when 1 tell
you this. Mary Amman would not look at
you moment if you raised your arm
against the south. We need you. You
have fine headpiece on you, old fellow,
and you have been trained in the profess
sion Of arms. You are a scientific sailor.
We want you. Think of the opportunities
that are going to open in the new confed-
eracy for a man of talent and fortune and
family and birth and with the prestige Of
your naval rank! I wish had it,
'Darrow." said Peyton. turning sharply
| upon him, whatever my course will be,
will take 1t for no other reason than that
think 1t Is right"
That's right Boyd. and that will bring
you with us, am sure"
I'VE shall see." said Peyton, grimly.
But here we are at our gate. won't
you come in and take a bite with US? They
will be glad to see YOU"
mo, thank you, old fellow; some other
day. I want to get back to town. 1 want
just filled with excitement. I suppose they
will have another Publication tonight. Jove.
1 love it, I'd rather be in the middle Of a
fight, believe, than anywhere else on
earth"
UNLESS it were with Miss Mary Annan."
said Peyton quickly.
''Oh, Of course. Yet-this is treason, I
know, but sometimes l half think I'd
rather-well, I'll not say it. Goodbye. I'll
ride out In the morning If you will wait
for me, and We will have long talk about
old times and new times together
IAN right; 1 shall expect you. Good
bye"
AS barrow wheeled his horse and cam
tered down the road Peyton sat still in mis-
saddle before the gate and followed him
with longing, wistful eyes.
Poor old Bob he thought: sit will
break his heart If don't go with the state.
What's that he said about Mary Amman?
She wouldn't look at me If fought against
the south? Pshaw! He's the dreamer. not
I. I can't believe that it will be as serious
as all that"
Nevertheless, In spite Of his attempt at
reinsurance, 1t was with heavy heart ne
rode up the avenue toward the house.
(To be continued tomorrowo
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II can't believe it."
TITS true nevertheless. And every son of
the old state will have to make decision
one way or the other. Now, what are you
going to DOR
II can't tell yet. can't believe the con-
tingency will arise
But If it does?'
when 1t does I shall have to decide in
accordance with my conscience. Could
not still remain an officer of the United
States navy even If Alabama does secede =?
love my profession. I am thoroughly sat
isfed with it. I do not wish to abandon it.
Why could not still keep on as ann"
Because the United States government
will endeavor to prevent secession by
force'
'Is it possible?"
ut is certain. We in the south have
known 1t ever since Lincoln was elected
They will deny the right of secession and
attempt to enforce their refusal, and as
sure as there Is a God above us you and
every southern man will have to say
whether ne will fight for or against the
south. God bless her!'
This is all new to me, Darrowr" cried
Peyton. 1T comes upon me as great sur.
prise. l never imagined such thing unit
To-Day. You see, we sailors do not get In
and l have but recently returned from q
long cruise in foreign waters Now that
you say SO, begin to believe that you may
be right. There is spirit of resistance ir
tae Horlu, VI coupulSloH TOO, L tHlnk, OF
there will be-
II am glad Of IT, said the other IT did
not think they had spirit to do anything
A nation Of shopkeepersr he went on, with
lofty scorn. "They will cut pretty figure
down here, won't they? met man from
Arkansas the other day, and he said that
II Abe Lincoln's soldiers set foot upon the
sacred soil Of Arkansas they would fatten
the catfish from the Red river to the Gull
Of Mexico with their carcasses."
Darrow laughed harshly as he told the
tale.
ugh" said Peyton. shrinking from the
brutality Of the remark. How beastly
that is!'
Eyes. isn't It? I wouldn't have said it,
Of course. I don't indorse 1t at all; no gen.
tleman could. But It shows the spirit OF
the people,
ARKANSAS isn't Alabama, though"
'It's much the same thing Well make
1t interesting for the north II they'll fight"
'Darrow," said Peyton earnestly. don't
be deceived. There is as good fighting
blood north Of the Potomac as south Of it.
At the academy we had cadets from every
section Of the country. have been well
thrashed by northern men, and I have
made It interesting for some others, and !
want 70 tell you. In victory or in defeat.
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Come, Boyd. don't look so glum about 1t.
We have an equal chance. She is prom
ised to neither of us. If anything. you have
the advantage. But that's all right. l
you for yours. What I wanted to say to
you Is this-you won't let it make any diff
ference in our friendship. will your
AS he spoke he extended his hand to his
friend frankly and generously, almost
pleadingly. After a momentary hesitation
Peyton accepted the proffered clasp, and
the two men shook hands warmly over this
strange compact a compact utterly i'm
possible of fulfllment.
=! won't take any advantage of you"
said barrow magnanimously, land you
won't take any of me, know"
No. certainly not. and am quite pre-
pared to concede that you are the better Of
the two, Bob"
II am not willing to admit that at all,
but whether you are the better or not 1 am
going to do my level best in an honorable
way to win, Boyd"
II shall do the same"
All right. Now we have settled that.
Whew!. It's load off my mind. I am sure.
You see I want Miss Mary and I want you,
your affection as well. want everybody's.
way"
well, I'm not so particular about every
body's," answered the more reserved Pey-
ton, shut want hers and yours, and we
will agree that whoever may win the lady
the other man may at least retain the
friend"
That's bargain. Now. tell me, Peyton:
I saw you salute the flag, and twas a
natural thing for you to do. II had been
alone probably would not have done it,
but I sort Of followed your example. You
know I have been accustomed to follow
your lead in most things, even to falling in
love with Miss Mary for, as a matter Of
fact, I suppose you did dt first"
II have loved her ever since she was
born" said Peyton. quietly.
"Jovey' said the other. $50 have I. But
what meant to ask you was how do you
stand with reference to this secession ques-
tionr'
81 am net aware that I am bound to
make or give a decision yet"
mo; not Immediately perhaps but you
will be very soon. The talk Is all secession.
Governor Moore ds in favor OF 1t. The cleo
ton OF delegates to the convention takes
place on the oath. Twas up In Montgomery
last week and the state desires and accepts
It Overwhelmingly unless in the northern
tier of counties. Here's It's all one way.
It's foregone conclusion that Alabama
will follow South Cardinals lead and go
out of the Union. It won't be three weeks
before the thing win be DONE"
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ELECTION IN SALVADOR.
Announcement Received Of the Selec
ton Of Escalon as President.

S~~~~SSAAASAe ANSSSAVOo VI IQS SSl0C.
ton Of Escalon as President.
Advices have been received in Washington
confirming the election of Senior Don P
Jose Escalon to the presidency Of the re-
public Of Salvador. The election awakened
the greatest interest among the people, and
while it was spirited and exciting, it was
peaceful, and on this account was an ex-
ception to the rule, which fact augurs well
for the future of that attractive and pro.
gressive Central American republic. The
occasion has demonstrated that a people
Jealous Of rights understands how to per-
form its duty in justice to it's government
Senior Escalon is said to be modest man,
moderate and liberal In his views, and OF
Independent financial position.
The retiring president, General Tomas
Regalado, by renouncng personal ambi-
lions, is given great credit for having estab-
lished in Salvador the principle of rotation
In office, assuring the supremacy Of the
will Of the people in the election.
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APPEAL FROM ASSESSMENTS.
Taxation for the Extension Of Rhode
Island Avenue.

A bill has been introduced In the House
by Representative Rixey Of Virginia to re-
wise, equalize, adjust and fix assessments
levied for the extension of Rhode Island
avenue by authority of the act Of
February 10, 1899. The bill provides
that in case of assessments for benefits
levied for the extension Of Rhode Island
avenue, from Florida avenue to LIE Droit
avenue, whenever written petitions shall be
fled in the Supreme Court Of the District
Of Columbia by any person interested, the
court shall refer the matter to the board
Of equalization and review. This board is
authorized TO hear the evidence and shall
revise, equalize, fix and adjust such assess
ment by reducing or increasing the same as
1t may deem just and proper, 80 as to make
the assessments conform to the actual bene-
fits received.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-05
Monument to Monroe.

Representative Dreamer has introduced
bill in the House appropriating $75, 600
for the erection of a monument at the
9TH avenue entrance in Central Park, New
York, to the memory of James Monroe,
fifth President Of the United States
An equal amount to that mentioned in
the bill is to be raised by the city of New
York before the $4,000 is to be available.
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Kensington News.
pecial Correspondence of The Evening Star.

Special Correspondence Of The Evening Star.
KENSINGTON, Nd, February 4, 1908.
The February meeting of the Citizens
Association was held in the Noyes Library
last night. but owing to the inclement
weather and the small attendance the re-
ports Of the various committees were not
heard, and the committees were continued.
Those present discussed Informally various
topics of public interest.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Geddes, who have
been visiting Col. and Mrs. Andrew Geddes,
have returned to their home in Terre
Haute, Ind.
Mr.. Albert S. Galley has Just returned
from Ell Paso, Texas. where he has been
visiting his father, who is there for his
health.
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: PROMOTING ENLISTED MEN.
Provisions Of the Amended Army
Regulations,

According to the army regulations, as just
amended. an enlisted man to be eligible
for the position Of candidate for promotion
must be a citizen of the United States, I'M
married. not over thirty years Of age on
the LIST of September following his prelimi-
nary examination, and Of good moral char
acter both before and after enlistment. An
applicant will not be ordered for the pre-
liminary examination unless 1t is apparent
that on the 1st Of September next following
he will have served honorably not less than
two years. Said service need not have been
continuous, but must have been rendered
as an enlisted man in the regular or volun-
teer forces. The competitor at the date of
his application must be an enlisted man of
the regular army. Applications will be
made to department commanders on or be-
fore February 1 of each year, and company
commanders in forwarding them will verify
the statement Of service submitted by en-
listed men Of their respective commands.
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this month have been appointed one of the
commission from Porto Rico to the St.
LOUIS exposition.
Judge Holt is Rigid.
The United States district court, which
convenes in April. is presided over by a
rigid Judge. William H. Holt, a native Of
Kentucky, but a graduate of the Albany,
N. Y. Law University. He was chief JUS
tice of the supreme court of Kentucky, and
was appointed to his present position in
1860 by President Mckinley.
The United States district attorney, Noah
Brooks Kent Pettingil, was born in Au-
gusta, Mo-. graduated from Boston Univer-
sity Law School and practiced law ten years
IN Florida before coming to Porto Rico in
1898. In the smuggling cases, like Collector
Cruzen, he is called upon to perform an un-
pleasant duty without fear or favor
United States Commissioner Joseph A..
Anderson is from New Haven. Conn, and
Is Yale man. When arrests are made all
the accused men will be taken before him
for preliminary examination, and if he
deems the evidence sufficient he will hold
them for trial In the United States district
court.
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Purpose of Congress.

Purpose of Congress.
Continuing the opinion goes on to say:
1.-The purpose that Congress had is clear,
as shown in the previous legislation. 1t was
to protect the fish In the Potomac. and to
provide a spawning ground. Congress. by
its several enactments. one after another,
in the broadest words. used the same terms;
and it is to be concluded that Congress- in
using those terms in act after act, intended
that they should be used in their ordinary
signif1cation, without limitation; and It was
for Congress to determine whether any
ammoniacal liquor, tar or oil was injurious
to fish or not Congress has said it should
not be allowed to flow into the Potomac or
any of its tributaries, and the words are
plain. do not think have the right to put
them the words, provided 1t Is Injurious to
fish, Congress said, none shall be allowed
to go into the Potomas or Its tributaries;
and Congress has said it several times, re-
enacting it again and again; and. as the
court says, in the case quoted from, have
no power in such case to add words to the
statute for the purpose Of putting in
construction based upon conjecture of what
Congress intended"
After quoting number Of authorities on
law in regard to the case the court in its
opinion said that 1t could not allow any OF
the six prayers by the defense, but did sus-
tain the prayer made by the government.
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struction at the Mare Island yard, and
that such unusual activity as may be ap-
parent Is due to the effort to prepare the
vessels of Admiral Casey's fleet for their
cruise in Central American waters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-05

+. Only a few hundred
people see any average
store window each day.
A hundred and fifty
thousand people see
The Stars advertis-
ing daily.
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District, then its judgment should be that
Of guilty
'1n that there is no statement as to the
quantity thus allowed to be deposited in
the Potomac river; but the prayer Is that If
any quantity is allowed to flow into the
river then the judgment of this court must
he Jty,'
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action against him Supervisor Butler would
this month have been appointed one of the
commission from Porto Rico to the St.
1IQlliS AYn0SifiOn
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-10-09
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

New Optic: 3. NJ. Reed, Santa re,
1. Bates, Chicago; ]. T. Condo, A. L
Grabb, wife and two children. Aloc.
casin, Ill. L. D. Barnes, Louisville,
Il. N. Ryan, Omaha; ii. ". Mcdonald
Mexico; G. o. Clark, Ration; q. M. n
Parker, Pueblo.
La Pension: Miguel Tixier, Rafae.
Tixier, Trinidad Baca, Manuel Gar
cia, Union county; Alberto Valdez
Ocate; Mrs. Sarah Gregory, Miss
Gregory, Chicago; ]. r. Barngroyei
and family, ]. II. Barngrover, Gilman
City, Mo.
Fl Dorado: W. L. Coney, Trinidad;
W. NJ. Clark, Q. W. De Long, Colo
RADIO.
RaWlins House: ]. 4. BareIa, John
s. Taylor, Fort Sumner: S. L. Post,
Newton.
castaneda: DR.. A. G. Stuber and
daughter, Detroit; J. S. Willard, Chi.
cago; H. D. Hallett, Watrous; W. e.
Gillham.s Denver; Silas Cooper and
wife, Jonesboro, Tenn.