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The Washington times., 1904-04-19
Commissioners Embark
Upon Sea of Politics
Secret ConcIaveS at District Building, Follow
ed by Semi-Official Announcement
ArOuScS Much Interest

The District Commissioners have en-
barked on the troubled sea Of local
politics. What course their navigation
win pursue. by what compass they VIII
be guided through the turbid waters,
and into what haven they would sail
cannot at present be ascertained.
That this Unprecedented step has been
taken only after due deliberation is
evident from the facts in the case. Late
yesterday afternoon Theodore w. Noyes
and George H. Harries held lengthy
consuf ftations with the Commissioners.
When General Harries was questioned
as 10 the nature of the business on
which he visited the District Building.
he said:
1T was merely matter OF District
politics"
The two men mentioned were clOstcd
with each Of the three Commissiory~ =
I'm succession. fifteen minutes with 2r.
Macfarland. an hour and a half with
sir West and twenty minutes with
Colonel Biddle.
Secret Conferences.
This shows. e is claimed that the
Commissioners, IN launching forth into
their new sailing territory, are being
very particular in obtaining descriptions
on the land unto which they viii ulti-
mately go. In each instance the con-
sultauons were held behind closed
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LONDON. April 19-The morning
papers repeat. but do not verify. the
various rumOrs OF the attempted or i'm
pending landing of the Japanese on or
near the Liaotung Peninsula Accord
ing 10 the ST. Petersburg correspondent
OF the Paris Temps" the effort TO land
there will be made simultaneously with
an attempt TO cross the Yaiu River.
The Wei-hai-wei correspondent Of the
Express" referring 10 the alleged I'M
minent landing north OF Port Arthur
SAYS that scores of transports have been
seen passing between Japan and the
Ray of Korea during the last few days
Each transport fleet was accompanied
by steamer equipped with wireless
telegraph instruments. thereby Keeping
in constant touch with Admiral Togo
The correspondent also says that
startling events equal in Importance 10
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Americans to Protest
Against Britain'S Act
pittsburq Capitalists Declare Sailing of Retri-
button to Mosquito Coast IS Dan
QerOuS Precedent

Mr.. Dietrick has a different story to
tell concerning the interference of Great
Britain. and believes the action OF Great
Britain may result in serious interna-
tional complications. unless the United
States takes prompt action. -4r- Diet
rick says the persons who are said 70
have been mistreated are trouble-mak-
ers who are not entitled TO eonsidera-
tion. Jamaica negroes OF the lowest
type are the only British subjects who
have in any manner been cor serned lp
the trouble.
The treaty under which Great Brit
ain insists Ii has the right TO act was
negotiated while this cOuntry was en-
gagged ia the civil war. and cOnse-
quently could not give proper atten-
ton 10 the matter. on account of this
treaty Great Britain maintains il has
a perfect right TO interfere in Mica
ragua without violating the Monroe
Doctrine.
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Uncle Sam a Sheriff
In San Domingo Lana
Will Take Charge of Leading Ports and Hold
Of All Hungry European Creditors
"A Permanent protcctorate.

II is the purpose OF this Government
10 take charge of the leading ports Of
the little republic and pay of claims Of
other nations in case IT becomes neces-
sary 20 do 50. IN other words. the
United States viii act as sheriff and
viii stand between the rebeIious little
republic and the mob Cf creditors which
is threatening TO make trouble.
This Government viii not assume 4
permanent protectorate over SantO Do
mingo, but will take charge Of its GUS
toms temporarily.
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SCORES OF JAP TRANSPORTS
NEAR LIAOTUNG PENINSULA

those of last week. are 70 be expected
shortly. Chinese ships bring news that
Admiral Togo has retired 70 the Blonde
Islands. which he has been using as his
base.
II seems that the whole Japalese fleet
Is regularly supplied with coal At sea
by vessels from Nagasaii and Moji,
which also bring ammunition and other
supplies. No attempt at eonceument Is
made. the japanese feeling assured that
they are immune from attack
Admiral Togo and his Offteers have
been for more than two months aboard
their shfps The admiral has no left his
flagship. the battleship Mikasa. for
more than an hour in that time. One
Of the most indelatigable OF his ofhcerS
is Prince Yorishito. of the imperial
house. who is seccCd in command of the
cruiser ChitOse. which has done splendid
work in the various engagements.
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doors, and over these councils OF war
secrecy rested like a pan
Since the announcement of General
Harries that the District Commissioners
are turning their attention to District
politics. speculation has become rife as
TO what side viii profit by the new Rich
monds in the field. VIII Slater or Nor
ris be benefited? VIII Perry Carson be
assured q decisive triumph over W.
Calvin Chase? or viii Leader Chase be
given the reins of domination and
triumph Tor all time2
When these questions are answered
by the declaration Of the Commission
ers as TO where and Tor what they
stand, the results VIII be eventful and
important in the extreme. IL is ar
gued that the side or party champiOned
by the Commissioners viii be assured
victory in the shape Of a landslide.
Trimuvirs in Demand.
Each faction Is anxious 10 secure the
Endorsement ana favor of these three
men, who have such unbounded in
fuence not only with the residents of
the District, but with that higher body
the Congress Of the United States.
IL is argued that one Commissioner
may throw his power 70 one party while
another may help the opposite poiiti-
clans The reason Tor this argument is
that General HaFries and Mr.. NOyes
consulted with the Commissioners sep
arately. the inference being that there
IS a division IN the board. a lack Of
unanimity that VIII help more than one
faction.
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European nations win not be allowed
to resort To arms for the purpose Of col
lecting claims against Santo Domingo.
The United States has decided that
the trouble caused by The attempt Of
the allied powers to collect claims from
Venezuela shall not be repeated. United
States Minister Powell. at Santo Do
mingo. has informed the minister OF
foreign affairs that this country VIII
rot allow other nations 20 collect claims
against Santo Domingo b. force.
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HILL WINS VICTORY
IN SECURITIES CASE
United States Court Denies Right OF
z. H. Hartman and. Pierce to
File Petition.

ST PAUL, Mimi. April 19.-The
United States Circuit Court this morn
ing denied the right Of IL. II, Hartman
and Pierce to file "a petition against J.
}. Im for the proposed pro rata dis
tribut!on of the Northern Securities
stock
The decision is a victory for Hin.
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Daughters of American Revolution Attend
Cornerstone Laying En- .Masse---Estimat-
ed That 5000 Viewed Ceremony.
GENERAL FAIRBANKS
Is ESCORTED BY MINUTE MEN
Plat Of Ground Cost $4,000, and Cont
mental Memorial Hall Completed Will
Represent Over $400,000

appropriate notable patriotic OCCASION the
Daughters
position this afternoon before
assebage 5000 persons officials and their
families delegates
Of The Daughters of the American
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TRE WEATHER.

II IS somewhat warmer cast % the
Appalacbians and IN Tennessee, the
plateau anad Rocky Mountain regions,
and colder weather prevails along the
lower lakes.
Fair weather VIII prevail tonight and
tomorrow in an parts OF the Washington
forecast district. except along the lower
lakes, where there VIII be snow hurries
tonight
1T VII Doe colder tonight On Atlantic
ctasl districts north Of the Carolinas,
and colder tomorrow on the south At
lantlc coast
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Pis0's Cure TOR Consumption gives relief In
ADV.
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SHUT OUT
IN THE MORNING GAME

BOSTON. April 1O.-fn a slow and un-
interesting game this forenoon, thS
worlds champions administered the 81
ond coat OF whitewash u the Washing
tonians in this series. defeating them
to D.
The score:
r il =
Boston....... 0 0 o O o 0 x-I /
Washington o o o o o 90 0
Batterics-Winter and DOran; Dunkle
and Drill. Umpires Carpenter and
Dwycr. Attendance. S,2a5
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Best Lumber, $3.50 Per 700 Feet.
Frank Libbey s. Co.. 9Th & N. Y. Ave-
Adv.
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High tide today .--.s-.-.-. -.-----'-lb.43 p. IN.
High tide tomorrow III .O5 a. m. Il.32 ,. n.
Low tide tomorrow 900 a. m., 5.52 p IN.
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Fair. colder tonight and
tomorrow; brisk northwest
eTlY winds
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sYmbols Of Patriotism.
The Dedicatory Prayer.

Mrs. Teunis s. Hamlin. chaplain gem
eraI Of the congress. delivered the dedi-
catory prayer An address of unusua!
interest which followed, was that Of
Mrs. Ellen Hardin Walworth, one of
the original founders Of the society.
who spoke as follows:
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n answer TO a question by Represen-
tatlve smith, Mr. Dunlop said that the
cost ~ an underground system, eXclU-
Hive OF equipment. was between fifty
and sixty thousand dollars a mile for q
single track Continuing. Mr Dunlop
Eald his company had asked for the
right 10 build the extensions in good
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The Globe-republican., 1904-06-30

Chicago, June 23.-The republican
national convention this afternoon
nominated Theodore Roosevelt, Of
New York, for president, and Sena-
tor c. W, Fairbanks, of Indiana, for
vice president, for the term commenc-
ing March S, 1905. Roosevelt was
nominated by unanimous vote at l:l6
D. m,, and Fairbanks was nominated
by acclamation at 2:O4, The conven-
ton adjourned sin die at 2:25.
Half an hour before the time set for
the opening of the convention there
we're as many visitors in the galleries
as witnessed the entire opening ses-
sion.
Cheers greeted the arrival of Chair
man Cannon upon the stage and the
band struck up the national hymn.
This was the signal for the conyen-
tion to rise, and the New York del
egatlon was conspicuous, each Of its
members waving an American flag.
Ex-Governor Black Of New York
nominated Theodore Roosevelt for
president Like the crash Of thunder
that follows the lightning, the enthusi-
asm began, Flags were in the air,
hats were thrown up, men jumped
onto their chairs, women stood and
shouted. So mighty was the volume
Of sound that nothing definite in the
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self to his limitless store Of pro.
found political sagaclty and his orig
inal and characteristic vocabulary,
Throughout his address the cheering
was generous, intelligent and appreci-
atiVe.
New York's Action.
The nomination of Senator Chas.
even before he had uttered a word.
W. Fairbanks for vice president was
regarded as settled when New York
decided to cast her IS votes for him.
New York's action was more formal
than that Of other states and prac-
tically settled all doubt, even among
those who were opposed to the lndl'
ana man.
Adoption Of Platform.
One of the remarkable features con-
cerning the adoption Of the platform
was the fact that 1t has been the
subject of administrative scrutiny and
national interest for many weeks, and
was accepted without a dissenting
vote.
In addition to the tariff plank and
other resolutions, which always have
had a prominent position in repub-
lican platforms, there we're incorpor-
ated several clauses Of striking in
terest, One Of these is a plank look
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1904 was sounded by Ellhu Root In
his speech as temporary chairman.
His address was a review of the ac-
complishments Of the present admin
istration and a defense of republican
politics in general.
Kansas for Fairbanks.
The Kansas delegation at q meeting,
decided to go with the Fairbanks
crowd. The delegation is for Fair
banks, and there was no opposition
to the resolution to endorse him. M.
A. Low was selected to inform Mr..
Fairbanks and the Indiana delega'
ton that Kansas would vote for the
Indiana candidate in the convention,
Kansas Delegation
M. A. Low was made chairman Of
the Kansas delegation and Charles
E. Hall, secretary. D. W. Mulvane
was unanimously reelected national
committeeman.
The following were appointed com
mitteemen for the national conven
tion: Resolutions, Fred Dumont
Smith; Permanent organization, H
B. Miller; credentials, s. H. Hamilton
rules and order Of business, Senator
w. s. Fitzpatrick; on committee tt
notify president, W. T, +. Donald;
to notify vice president, 2. Smith; hon
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SlaverY's Emblem.

It is lawful to go without vest;
it is permissible, when off city pave.
ments, to carry your coat on your
arm-just to show that you have
one; you may carry your hat in our
hand-same reason; but you must
wear your collar, no matter how hot
and uncomfortable it makes you. No
wonder the collar is an emblem OF
slavery.
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FOOD FACTS
What an NJ. D. Learned.

A prominent physician of Rome,
Georgia, went through food expert
ence which he makes public:
ut was my own experience that
first led me to advocate Grape.Nuts
food and | also know from having pre-
scribed it to convalescents and other
weak patients that the food Is won.
derful rebuilder and restorer Of nerve
and brain tissue, as well as muscle.
1t improves the digestion and sick
patients always gain just as | did in
strength and weight very rapidly.
"I was in such a low state that | had
to give up my work entirely and go to
the mountains of this state, but two
months there did not improve me; in
fact was not quite as well as when
left home. My food absolutely re-
fused to sustain me and 1t became
plain that must change, then began
to use Grape-Nuts food and in two
weeks could walk mile without the
least fatigue and in five weeks re-
turned to my home ard practice, TAX
in- up hard work again. Since that
time | have felt as well and strong as
ever did in my life.
"As a physician who seeks to help
all sufferers | consider 1t a duty to
make these facts public" Name CIV
en- by Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich.
Trial 10 days on Grape'Nuts when
the regular food does not seem to sus-
tain the body will work miracles.
There's a reason"
Look in each pkg. for the famous
little boob. "Ths Road to Wellville."
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Milwaukee, Wis, June 29,-Court
Commissioner 3. S. Chapin issued an
injunction requiring three Milwaukee
tailors to refrain from employing any
but union workmen. They are also
enjoined from violating the terms of
a contract which it is claimed they
entered into with the Milwaukee GUS
tom tailors' union.
The injunction is said to be the first
that has ever been issued restraining
a firm from employing non-union
workmen. The Milwaukee custom
tailors union is the plaintiff.
The proceeding is the outgrowth of
a tailors' strike.
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way of articulate sound was distin-

way of articulate sound was distln-
guishable. i
Senator Dolliver Of Iowa delivered
the nominating speech in favor OF
Senator Fairbanks. The first men
tion of Senator Fairbanks name was
the signal for cheers, which were re-
newed when he formally presented
the name of the Indiana senator.
When the applause subsidized, Mr. Can
non recognized Senator Depew, who
made characteristic speech.
Cannon the Central Figure.
Because Speaker Joseph G. Can
non was the central figure, the pro-
ceedings of the national republican
convention took on a picturesqueness
and demonstrativenoss.
Live party enthusiasm, aroused by
the hearty reception given Uncle
Joe" Cannon, as he is known from
coast to coast, spread even to the
routine business, From the moment
he was escorted to the platform to
WELD the gavel as the permanent
chairman the entire atmosphere OF
the convention changed. Enthusiasm,
which had lain dormant, burst forth
and the applause rang true and hear
ty. He made a speech and the audi
ence cheered as he spoke jocularly
or In q serious vein He was the
entertainer; in fact, he was the con-
vention,
Speaker Cannon's oratory was de-
cldedly to the liking of the conven-
tion. He established cordial relations
He was pausing to think how to be-
Gin, His thoughts were pictured on
his face. They were pleasant; they
were inspiring. Instinctively he drew
himself up and characterlstlcally
raised his hand for a gesture even
before he spoke Then came a DE-
llghtfully refreshing and humorously
frank avowal. Each of the thousands
of listeners received confidential
tip. The speaker had written his first
speech and had tried to memorlze IL
But he did not have the slightest in
tention Of trying to follow 1t. He
knew the inspiration would come
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ing to the reduction of the represen-
tation Of certain southern states in

ing to the reduction of the represen-
tation of certain southern states in
the electoral college and in congress.
1t is built upon what is known as
the Payne resolution" offered eight
years ago, and the Quay resolution
offered four years ago, but goes fur
ther than either. The plank directs
an investigation to ascertain whether
there have been unconstitutional dis
franchisements of voters in any state
and, If so, demands a reduction Of
the representation of such states in
congress, with the consequent reduc
tion in the electoral college and in
national conventions.
The platform committee met at 10
o'clock, and had completely finished
its work at 11:4O. Senator Lodge,
read Its report, and a motion being
made to adopt the work Of the sub
committee as the work Of the COM
plete organization, 1t prevailed with
out dissenting vote.
The Key Note.
The key not to the campaingn Of
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Paul Morton Of The Santa 70 Accepts
The Naval Portfolio.
ME7cALF SUCCEEDS coR1ELYOu,
The Changes to Take Place on July l.,
The Beginning Of the Fiscal Year.
Morton Did Not Desire to Quit
Railroad Management.

Washington, June 27.-A sweeping
change in the cabinet Of President
Roosevelt is announced officially at
the white house. The announcement
is as follows:
"The following cabinet appoint
ments are announced: William H.
Moody Of Massachusetts,, attorney gen.
eral; Paul Morton of Illinois, secre-
tary Of the navy; Victor H. Metcalf,
of California, secretary of commerce
and labor The resignation of Secre-
tary Cortelyou and Attorney General
Knox have been accepted to take ef-
feet July l.
For two weeks or more it has been
known that these changes were i'm
pending. When Secretary Cortelyou
was designated by President Roosevelt
to be his campaign manager, it was
certain that he would retire from the
cabinet.
A week ago Attorney General Knox
formally announced that he wauld
retire from the department of justice,
probably at the end of the fiscal year,
1t was understood at The same time
that Secretary Moody would succeed
Mr.. Knox as attorney general.
In pursuit Of his purpose to secure
a thoroughly able and congenial man
President Roosevelt rendered the ap-
pointment to Paul Morton, first vice
president of the Atchison, Topeka and
Santa Fe railroad. Mr.. Morton is a
personal friend of the president Of
many years standing. He Is a son
| Of the late J. Sterling Morton, Of Ne
braska, secretary of agriculture in
President Cleveland's last administra
tion. .tHs.
Mr.. Morton has had experience ir
Washington, having been here with
his father.
Since President Roosevelt has beer
| in the white house he has made more
than one effort to induce Mr.. Morton
to accept a position in his admins
tration. Feeling that his life work in
the railroad business, in which he
has achieved success, might be i'm
paired by his acceptance of an officia
position in the government, he uni
formly has declined all such proffers
In consequence with this feeling HI
declined the profRer Of the port folio
of the navy.
He was requested By the presi
dent to consider his declination HI
took dinner at the white house ant
the whole subject was considered afte
| Mr.. Morton had consulted with his per
sonal and business friends and asso
ciates. At the conclusion of the con
ference, Mr.. Morton told the presi
dent he would accept the position il
the cabinet.
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Starch from Sweet Potatoes.

"The day will, | believe, come when
the sweet potato will furnish the
starch of the world" So said DR.. Har-
vey W. Wiley, chief of the Bureau Of
Chemistry in the Agricultural Depart
ment, in reply to the appeal OF Con-
gressman Brantley Of Georgia, that
the government, having developed the
possibilities Of the sugar cane syrup
industry, should make a somewhat
similar study of the sweet potato.
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orary vice president of convention,
J. H Richards. "
These appointments were made by
Chairman Low in accordance with
authority granted him by a vote Of
the delegation.
Three Hundred Kansans.
About three hundred Kansans cal ed
at Kansas headquarters at Auditor. um
hotel. Among prominent visitors
were Senator Burton, Congressman
Campbell and Murdock; Chas Blood
Smith, Frank Grimes, United States
Marshal Mackey, General Metcllf,
State Treasurer Kelly, Secretary of
State Burrow, Clyde Miller, H, E.
Richter, G. W. Kanaval, United States
Attorney Dean, H. c. Dooley, Senator
Morehouse, Geo. W. Findley, Elmer
Ames, W. A. Germany, John Seaton,
Nat Barnes.
Cyrus Leland, who has been con-
spicuous figure at national conven-
tions for the past twenty years, had
not put in an appearance. Senator
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firing Out the Visitors.

Washington, June 25.--The Filipino
commissioners to the St. Louis expo
sition who are now touring the coun-
try, have been so overwhelmed by the
the receptions and entertainments ac-
corded them wherever they go that
they have been obliged to make a
request through the bureau of in
sular affairs of the war department
that the citizens committees Of the
places yet to be visited materially
curtail the details of the programs
Of entertainment.
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Mrs. J. u. Bowles Of 11S Core st.,
Durham, N. O., says; II was sick
and bedfast for over nine months, and
the doctor who attended me said un-
less | submitted to an operation for
gravel | would never be well. would
not consent to that and SO continued
to suffer. My back was so weak |
could not stand or walk, and 1t aches
constantly. The first day after ! be.
gan using Doans Kidney Pills felt
relief, and !, a short time | was up
and around the same as ever, free
from backache."
A FREE TRIAL Of this great kidney
medicine which cured Mrs Bowles
will be mailed to any part Of the
United States. Address Foster.Mil-
burn Co., Buffalo, N. Y Sold by all
dealers; price 50 cents rer box.
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Uncle Joe Cannon.

Springfield, H., June 2S.-"Just a
touch of malaria contracted at Spring
field during the state convention" de-
clared Speaker Joseph G, Cannon.
"Yes, | expect to take sea voyage
about July 8 with my daughter for
the benefit of my health. We shall
not remain on the other side long,
but will return on the same ship, per.
haps,"
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New York, June 2S.--A federal
grand jury has been summoned to
secure the conviction Of any persons
criminally responsible for the disas-
ter to the excursion steamer General
SlOCum.
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Canadian Wheat Territory.

The possibilities of wheat raising
are much greater in the Canadian
provinces and territories than in the
United States. The area suitable for
wheat culture is much larger and the
Weld to the acre is twenty-five bush
els, while in the United States it Is
only fourteen and one-half bushels,
In Athabasca and Mackenzie spring
wheat natures in 1O1 to lOS days,
owing to the length Of the summer
day in that latitude.
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