Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1904-12-08
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ed and fewer votes found than we're
given in the returns.
The merchant marine commission
will urge a bill to give Panama busi.
ness to American shipOwners.
The Russian press urges that the
Black sea and Baltic fleets be COM
bined. Great Britain would object.
General Rennenskampff is vigorously
pursuing the Japanese in Manchuria,
who are retreating, St, Petersburg is
fearful lest he fall into trap.
st. Petersburg has almost given up
hope for Port Arthur. The Russians
have made several unsuccessful at
tempts to retake 20S-M Meter hill.
Fire which is believed to have been
Of incendiary origin, destroyed three
of the st. Louis fair buildings and
many valuable paintings. The loss is
placed at $75, 900.
There has been tremendous rains
throughout Chile, such as have seldom
been equalled at this season of the
year. The crops have been damaged
fully so per cent.
Tafts mission to Panama will be
success.
The japanese expect the fall of Port
Arthur December IL.
Queen Alexandra, of England, has
just celebrated her Goth birthday.
Reports have reached the state de-
altment Of very unsettled state OF
affairs in Venezuela.
The Northern Pacific and Great
Northern railroads are considering
plan to electrify the roads through the
Cascade mountain district.
The last monthly report of the chief
of surgeons of the Philippines shows
that the health of the troops in the is
lands is exceptionally good.
James R. Young, of Philadelphia,
has been appointed superintendent OF
the dead letter department of the pos
tai service, to fill the vacancy caused
by the death of D. P. MibhaIt.
The annual report of the general
superintendent of the life saving service
shows that during the year assistance
was rendered to l,061 vessels. involv-
ing the lives of more than 8, 400 persons
and proverty to thu value OF $7,000,-
600.
Admiral Dewey has declined to be-
come member of the North sea COM
mission.
Roosevelt is likely to visit the South
and make it a point to meet the
masses.
Governor Pardee is working for
California state building at the Lewis
and Clark fair.
Whites in German Southwest Africa
are reported to be in great danger of
being massacred.
All exhibitors from foreign countries
may now send their wares to Portland
for the 1905 fair without paying any
duty.
David NJ. Parry, president of the
Citizens Industrial association, says
the "open shop" movement is gaining,
as is also his organization.
The 31st national convention of the
W. G. 7. q. is in session in PhiladeI-
phia. Five hundred delegates, repre-
senting every etate and territory, are
in attendance.
The New York state court of appeals
has declared unconstitutional the labor
law which prohibits contractor from
employing his men more than eight
hours day on city, county or state
work.
Japanese are making PROCESS in the
assault on Port Arthur.
Russia has accepted the invitation of
America to negotiate for an arbitration
treaty.
Paul Morton, now secretary of the
navy, may succeed Secretary Shaw, of
the treasury department, if the latter
does not remain in the cabinet.
Russia and Britain beth want an
American officer CT high rank on the
North sea commission
Ten American fishing craft have been
seized by Canadian officers and fined
for fishing in Canadian waters.
General Kuropatkin has an automo-
bile in which to travel from one part
to another OF his line. He wants 20
more in which to carry ammunition.
The trouble caused by Paraguay fir
ing upon an Argentine cruiser has been
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