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Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-03-08
OFFICIAL MATTERS.
Meeting of Land Boards.

The u. S. land commission and the
board of public lands of the Territory,
held their regular monthly meetings at
the capitol building yesterday. Rou-
tine business only was transacted
Territorial Funds Received.
Territorial Treasurer j. H. Vaughn
has received the following public
funds: From Hermann G.. Baca, treas
urer and ex-officio collector of Socorro
County, $124.42 taxes for 1902, and
$175.68 taxes for 1908.
Notaries Public Appointed.
Governor Otero today appointed the
following notaries public: L. E. Gill
lett of Alamogordo, for Otero County;
Robert NJ. Carley of Golden, for Santa
Fe County; Samuel Atkinson of Ros-
well, for Chaves County; Bartolo Bus
tos of Santa Cruz, for Santa Fe Coun-
ty.
Articles of Incorporation.
The following articles of incorpora-
ton have been filed in the Office of the
territorial secretary: The Bond and
Weist Company. The incorporators are
George w. Bond and Franklin Bond of
Espanola, and W. Weist of Cuervo,
of Leonard Wood County. The princi-
pal place of business is Cuervo, New
Mexico. The company is incorporated
for so years for the purpose of dealing
in WOOL hides, pelts, sheep, cattle,
horses and other live stock, and to car
ry on general merchandise business.
The capital stock of the company is
$4,000 divided into $4,000 shares of
the par value of 81 each. The first
board of directors consists of the in
corporators.
Final Homestead Entries.
No. 1880, March a. Mary Y. Roberts
of Fruitland, Sc IA, SW IA, section 2,
NE IA, NV IA, section II, T 29 N, r
Is w, 80 acres in San Juan County. No.
1881, March 5. Benigno Martinez of
Sanchez, w IL, NE IA, S IL, NV IA,
section 80, T II N, R % E, 100 acres
in San Miguel County.
Homestead Entries.
The following homestead entries
have been made In the local Unlteu
States land Office: No. 1881. March 4.
Lorenzo Chavez, of Sena, Sc IA, Sec
ton 1, On, R 13 e, 160 acres in San
Miguel County. No. 1882, March 4.
Francisco Ortiz of Villanueva, NV Ia
section 10, T 9 N, R 13 E, 100 acres in
San Miguel County. No. 1888, March
5. Sabina Sanchez of Wagon Mound,
s H., SW IA, NV IA, SW IA. SW IL
Sc IA, section 25, T 20 N, R % E, 100
acres in Mora County. No. 1884,
March 5. Manuel Gonzales of Sens, =
IL, SW IA. NV IA, SW IA, SW IA.
NV IA. section IL, T9 N, R IA E. 160
acres in San Miguel County. No. 1885,
March 5. Milton r. Stevens of Farm
ington, Sc IA, SE IA, section 8, NE
IA. NE IA, section II, T 80 N, R 13 w,
80 acres in San Juan County. No.
1886, March Z. Domingo Bales of
Mountainair. SW IA, NV IA, NV IA.
SW IA, section 28, N 1-2, Sc IA, sec
tion -, T SN, r s e, 100 acres in Va
lencfa County, No. 9037. March Z.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-03-08

1t win pay you to advertise. rry Il
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-03-08

Governor Otero today appointed the
following notaries public: l.. E. Gill
lett of Alamogordo, for Otero County;
Robert NJ. Carley of Golden, for Santa
Fe County; Samuel Atkinson of Ros-
WELL for Chaves County; Bartolo Bus
tos of Santa Cruz, for Santa Fe Coun-
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-03-08

The u. S. land commission and the
held their regular monthly meetings at
the capitol building yesterday. Rou-
tine business only was transacted.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1904-07-08
CONTRACTS FOR $4,000.

Contracts, as below, meaning an ex-
penditure Of nearly $4,000, mostly ont
OF the loan fund. are mace out in the
Public Works Department:
l.. NJ. Whitehouse: Relocating and
constructing four miles of road be-
tween Ookala and Kukaiau. Hamakua
district. Hawaii, SEAS.
l.. NJ. Whitehouse: Building 5O-foot
bridge and removing old structure at
Aleamai, South Hilo, s2295.
J.. NJ. Whitehouse: Road Kipapa
ard Waiakalaua Gulch. Eva and Waia-
nae. Oahu, $li.955.
Wilson Il Duggan: Schoolhouse at
Wailau, Molokai. 1895.
Wilson (: Duggan: Schoolhouse with
teachers apartments at Pelekunu, Mo
lokai, s799.
Peter Davis: Schoolhouse with
teachers apartments at Kawaihae, Ha-
wall. 1884.
- Louis Vasconcellos: New road from
Kailua, North Kona. to Join Keauhou
road at Kahaluu. $1,000.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1904-07-08
Took His Life To
Defend Her Honor

Houston, Texas, June 1l.-Miss Kate
Sendrey. a beautiful girl OF 20. shortly
after midnight this morning, shot and
killed her brother-in-law. J. Nelson
Prowse. at his home at Austin.
Miss Sendrey was on visit to her
sister ut the house and the deed was
done In self protection. Prowse, who
was foreman OF the Austin Statesman.
returned home shortly before midnight
In state OF intoxicatlon. Mrs. Prowse
through fear fled and this angered him
to the extent that he threatened to
murder Miss Sendrey and his own
daughter, little girl OF four. Miss
Sendrey managed to get revolver that
was kept at the house and armed her
self with 1t. Prowse's violence in
creased until he made an assault upon
her, when she drew tho weapon from
her corsage and fred
The bullet passed through the body
near the navel and caused almost i'm
mediate death This morning Miss
Sendrey underwent the formalities Of
arrest, but was quickly released upon
$500 bond.
Miss Sendrey has spent several sea-
sons in Arizona with relatives, and
there learned the use of firearms. Ow-
ing to the young lady's attracHveness
and popularity the tragedy has pro-
duced a profound sensation.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1904-07-08
TENNIS RESULTS.

In the mixed doubles tennis tourna-
ment held on the courts OF the Pacific
Club yesterday, Mrs. Il. Ivers and s. II.
Derby defeated Miss Dickey and J. NJ.
Henry. 7-5, 6-2; Miss Ward and A. X.
Cunha won from Mr.. and Mrs. George
+. Davies by default; Miss Cunha and
C.. G. Bockus beat Mr.. and Mrs. T. c.
Davies, SO, GA; Mrs. s. G. Wilder and
i. r. Adams drew bye.
This afternoon at 1 o'clock
on the Pacific Club courts, Miss
Ward and A. r. Cunha will play Mrs.
s. G. Wilder and e. II. Adams. At 5
o'clock Miss Cunha and c. G. Bockus
will meet Mrs. Ivers and S. II. Derby.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1904-07-08
CHOLERA IN ANTuNo.

Seoul. July 7.-Cholera has broker
out at Antung.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1904-07-08
DEMOCRATIC RALLY.

At the Democratic mass meeting to
be held at Thomas Square this evening
the following speakers have been slat-
ed to make addresses: p. O'Sullivan,
c. ], Mccarthy. ]. X. Prendergast. T..
NJ. Watson, w. F. Ewing, II. J. Moss
man. Naholowaa, L. II. F. Wolter, Sam
Kaloa, John Emmeluth, Frank Harvey
and Fred Turrill. 1t is fondly hoped
that ST, Louis cable news will enable
the unterrlhed to ratify the nomination
OF the Presidential ticket.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1904-07-08
CHESS CLUB BUSINESS.

At business meeting of the Homo
lulu Chess Club last evening at their
rooms g. NJ, White and DR.. Sinclair
were appointed to find out II 1t is pos
sible to play matches with Hilo by
wireless telegraphy. A lecture is an
nounced for next Thursday night by
DR.. Sinclair, subject, Queens Gambit
Declined" The bylaws Of the club
will be amended providing that applica-
tons for membership be submitted in
writing.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1904-07-08

"For Rent" cards on sale at The Bull
letln office.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1904-07-08
uURlD NEWS BY CABLE.
Associated Press Cable.
WORK OF CONVENTION.

st Louis, July THE convention
Was permanently organized yesterday
and addressed by Chairman Clark. 1t
tnen adjourned until today. The Gre
uentIals report led TO contest. Chair
man Day of the Committee on Creden-
tails reported in favor of the regular
iiiinois delegation. VIM. J. Bryan made
minority report and opened and
closed the debate. When a vote was
taken he was defeated. 647 to 2s9.
Ine platform is uncompleted but
he committee agreed on the tariff
plank offered by Bryan, declaring that
tariff for protection is robbery and
advocating gradual reduction of
duties. The subcommittee of the Plat
lorm Committee has agreed upon gold
piank but II is probable that the full
committee will not adopt 1t.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1904-07-08
MIDWAY WANTS LAsoRERs.

The following cablegram has been
received by d. Grlggs Holt:
Midway, July Z, $3.50 y. m.-Send
ten white laborers here on transport
Sherman. Wages $3.50 per day.
CROOK"
Those who wish to take advantage
of this offer should apply to McCabe,
Hamilton & Rennie
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1904-07-08
APPROACH PORT ARTHUR.

Chefoo. July ARRIVALS from Port
Arthur state that the japanese have
of the fortress. occupying all the hills
In a radius OF seven miles.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1904-07-08
KANSAS CITY FLOOD.

Kansas City. July THE Kaw river
las overfowed and the water Is
spi eading in the wholesale district of
this city. Armourdale is flooded and
10000 peorle are homeless. The prop
erty loss is heavy.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1904-07-08
JAPANESE CONFIDENT.

Toxic. July 7.-lmportant operations
aie progressing in the war zone. The
japanese are tightening their grip on
Port Arthur and expect to capture 1t
soon.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1904-07-08
LIZA. AM GENERAL
Read Wants" on page 8.

Hay, srain aud feed cheap. Gertz
Bros. Phone White 1921.
Beautiful rose les at Mrs. Taylor's.
he Horst. ioung building.
The Pantheon saloon is still in the
same place, hotel strest near Fort.
Another goll match has been an
nounced at haieiwa to take place July
II.
knowledge is power. A little applied
to your hon roof will recommend AR
able"
nave your painting done by Enos
Bros, headquarters Sterling's old
stand.
A notice to creditors of p. Il. Il.
Strauch. bankrupt, is published In
this issue.
Mrs. Austin p. Burwell. Of Seattle, Is
visiting her daughter. Mrs. Geo. s
Waterhouse.
Get that habit-buying your firewood
from Main 4OO. Peoples nxpress Co..
Merchant st.
The Weekly Edition of the Evening
Bulletin gives o complete summary OF
the news vi the day.
Oahu Lodge, No. 1. X. Of p, will
meet tonight at 1880 O'Clock In Har-
mony Hail. King street.
The Elite Ice Cream Parlors are now
serving their Justly celebrated Ice
cream at 10 cents q plate.
All agents COMMISSIONS which were
issued prior to July /. 1904, by the
Board of Health are revoked.
L. +. Patten will have full power of
attorney to act for L. II. Bath during
his absence from the Islands.
The Governors Office in the Capitol
Is being renovated, the walls and cell
ing beng put in elegant shape.
Mango sores-Stroup's special salve
a prompt and sure cure. Price 80 cents
at Womans Exchange. Hotel st.
b. s. Gregory has sold his business
o John Neil and with his family leaves
the islands today to remain perma-
pently.
No stable is complete without shaft
holder. 1t supports the shaft better
than any other device. For sale at
Schumans.
Joseph d. Bicknell, OF Springfield.
Mass, has been offered a position as
instructor in agriculture in the Lahai-
naluna Seminary.
Miss Bernice X. Dwight, stenograph-
er in the Public Works Department.
leaves in the Mongolia for a vacation
on the Coast of several weeks.
tn renair n watch nroperIv reouires
n steady hand trained eve and expert
lknowledpe OF all its workings. In order
to obtain such repairing leave your
watch with NJ. II. Counter. Love build
ing.
Have Won read "Wben Wilderness
WAS Kinr"P Get IL at wall. Nichols. I.
:. ,,.,.,,. 80 a., .,u,, =, a..
l,'I.,a ,s.c q 49,,
Lit, onao., u.s., ,ha rorr,,nr,a, h,n,
has been arranged tonight at the Ha-
waiian hotel pavilion. After the con-
Ger there will be dancing on the lanais.
Kamehameha Brand old Kona coffee
lis the ideal beverage for all meals be-
lcause Il is pure and wholesome. II is
lroasted and ground fresh every day
land is sold in tins and packages by all
1.-THE leading grocers. II. Hackfeld A.
Co., whoiesaie agents
An incandescent lamp appeals to the
comfort seekers. 1t is always ready
for use and does not require refilling,
cleaning, trimming of wicks, etc. A
touch of the button turns on a soft,
steady light. Call on the Hawaiian
Electric Co. for particulars.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1904-07-08
PASSENGERS DEPARTED.

For Maui, Molokai and Lanai ports.
per stmr, Likelike, July 10. T.
Boardman, Waller party.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1904-07-08
$500 Reward

For any case Of Rheumatism which cannot be cured
with Dr. Drummond's Lightning Remedies they re-
store stiff joints, drawn cords. and hardened muscles
Steady income guaranteed agents ln exclusive terri
tory, Address DRUMMOND MEDICINE CON-
PANH. 81 Nassau Street. NEW YORK.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1904-07-08
BRITISH IN THIBET.

Giyangtse. July 7.--The British have
captured fort held by 1000 Thibetans.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-24
Negroes Are
Too Thick
Chicago Divine Makes Startling
Statement to Congregation
Concerning Blacks

Chicago. May 2S.-There are to,
many negroes in Chicago, according {,
the Rev. r. d. stinson. chancellor O
the Morris Brown college, Atlanta, Ga.
who has made an address at the in.
stitute at the African Methodist church
His subject was Practical Education
for the Masses. the Redeeming Feature
OF the Race"
There are $4,000 negro men and wo-
men in Chicago today who ought to be
started down south at once. according
to DIR. Stinson.
Fifteen years ago could get plenty
OF money here for the education Of the
southern negroes, but when the green
ignorant herd of brutes from the south
came to Chicago, where they have free
bars, free street cars, free hotels, where
they can go where they please and talk
as they pelase, things nearly were
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-24
LETTER FROM COREA TELLS
OF PERILOUS PREDICAMENTS
Refugees From Dalny Declare That An
other Battleship Was Sunk at Same
Time the Hatsuse Went Down.

Chicago. May ga dispatch TO thu
Chronicle from Alton, ILL.,. says:
Friends of the Rev w. II. Kearns, Q
Presbyterian missionary at sunchum
Korea. are in receipt OF letter from
him telling OF the narrow escape Of
himself and family 10 Ping Yang, when
the hostilities began between Russia
and japan and Korea was occupied by
the foreigners.
His letter shows the utter confusion
that existed on all sides when Korea
was occupied. In telling Of his escase,
Mr.. Kearns also gives some idea Of the
tumultuous times that the little king
dom Is experiencing. He says:
Saturday. February 20. a telegram
came saying that coolies had already
been sent from Ping Yang and urging
that the ladies and children be sent
Immediately to Ping Yang. Hasty
Preparations were begun, but were
stopped In a few hours by the arrival
of 400 cossacks. who seized the houses
and prepared TO camp for the night.
The Koreans were in a panic and
ieeing from their homes by the score.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-24
PLAN FOR CONVENTION.
Democratic Committee Meets and
Prepares for Event.

Democratic Sub COMMITTEES Meets an,
Prepares for Event.
st. Louis, May 2s.-The sub-comnit.
tee Of the democratic national commit.
tee met here today and PRACTICAL,
completed arrangements for the demo.
cratic national convention and ad.
Journed to meet again June Is. The
disposition Of tickets for seats in the
convention hall was taken care of and
other matters were arranged.
A resolution was adopted providing
that 'all applications for press tickets
FOR newspapers for the democratic ma
tional convention shall me made in the
name of the publishers or the managing
editors Of newspapers and must be filed
with Charles H. Mann, manager OF the
press gallery, in the house OF repre-
Washington, ID. C., on or be-
'ore June s."
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-24
A Sure Thing.

It Is said that nothing is sure except
death and taxes, but that is not alto.
gether true. DIR. Kings New DIscoy.
cry for Consumption Is sure curt for
all lung and throat troubles. Thou.
sands can testify TO that Mrs. G. D.
says; i had severe case Of Bron-
chits and for year tried everything
! heard Of but got no relief One bot
tie OF DIR. Kings New Discovery then
cured me absolutely" It's infalIible
for Group, whooping Cough, Grip,
Pneumonia and Consumption. Try II.
It's guaranteed by Charles Rogers,
Druggist. Trial bottles free. Regular
'Izes soc. s1.OO.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-24

through to st. Louis without change
Ut cars, making short stops at principal
points enroute. The first Of these ex-
cursions viii leave Portland June 7th,
and the second June nth. The rate
from Astoria will be $3.50 to st. Louis
and return. Excurslonists going via
the Denver & Rio Grande have the
privilege Of returning via different
route. This is the most pleasant way
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-24
Pieces Of wit.

A couple of witty individuals wer,
converslng together recently, and theil
'argumentative controversy" finally oc.
casioned bet between them.
Each agreed to tell peculiar Incl
dent, and the reciter Of the strongest
episode was to receive the stakes-a
sovereign.
NO ! commenced and said he knew
OF lady who turned into wood"
"Impossible!" said No. 2. Explain
yourself"
You see" was the reply, "the lady
was placed on a vessel, and then she
was aboard"
Very good" said No, 2. 'But listen
TO this: Once knew man who had
been deaf and dumb for 20 years, but
last week he regained speech in one
Nonsense" rejoined No. /, but pro-
ceed."
Well" replied No 2, the wonderful
FELLOW I mean went into a bicycle shop
with a friend, and, suddenly STOPPING
iown, he picked up a wheel and
spoke. ."-Brooklyn Standard Union.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-24

The cossaeks went on in the mornin
ana were followed by an equal nunbe
during the day. The chair coolies ar
rived on Sunday morning, bearin,
urgent messages from missionaries II
Ping Yang. After consultation a mar
row mountain path parallel to the malr
road was selected as a possible route
christian coolies were finally secured
after much effort, and on Monday
morning three ladies and one child
escorted by one OF the men, started
on the difficult trip with 10 professional
chair coolies, one horse and a few
christian men from sunchum to carry
the baggage.
This amount was decreased on the
journey as coolies gave out and their
loads had to be abandoned. BY the end
of the second day. this force had d.
minished to nine men, two Of whom
acted for the rest Of the trip as chair
bearers, leaving seven men and the
horse to carry what was left Of the
baggage. The missionary walked and
MS riding donkey was pressS0 into
service as a baggage carrier"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-24

turned upside down. These southern
negroes are not able to meet conditions
here. The best negroes stay in the
south.
! would urge that practical and SYM
pathetic education of all the faculties
OF the heart, the mind and the head"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-24

as well as the most delightful route. to
cross the continent. The stops ar
ranged give an opportunity to visit
the various points OF interest in and
about Salt Lake City. Denver and
Kansas City. II you wish to accom-
pany one Of these excursions write at
once to W. c. Mcbride. 134 Third
street, Portland, for sleeping car res
ervations.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-24
TRACKED BY THE JAPs.
American Railroad Man Worried b,
Officials of the Empire.

OHlciaIs OF tne Empire.
Omaha, May 2S.--Horace G. Burt
former president Of the Union Pacia,
railroad, who has been travelling in the
orient. has written friend in this city
that shortly after his arrival in ia
pan the newspapers all over the EN-
pire published an article to the effect
that ne was about to be placed in con-
troll Of the Trans Siberian railroad. He
was at once placed under espionage
and Japanese detectives followed him
from place to place until he was forced
70 appeal to the American consul for
relief The consul secured retraction
BY the press of the story that had
'aused the trouble.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-24
GOING TO THE FAIRY
What TO % " You Desire Practical
information.

information.
II you contemplate visiting the St
Louis Exposition. to secure reliable In
formation as to railroad service, the
lowest rates and the best routes. Also
tta TO the local conditions in St. Louis;
hotels. etc. etc.
II you viii write the undersigned
stating what information you desire
the same win be promptly furnished.
II we do not have IL on hand. will
secure It for you II possible. and with
out any expense to you. Address
d. II. TRUMBULL.
Commercial Agent, l42 Third street.
Portland. Ore.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-24
speoIaI ExoursIon to ths MorId,.

The Denver & Rio Grande, in con-
nection with the Missouri Pacific, will
run a series of personally conducted
excursions to the worlds fair during
June, These excursions win run
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-01-03

omperse for his toll. When / first made
q. tour of inspection up the Nile, the
feIIaheen were the slaves of the tax
collectors and usurerS- They were
ground between the upper and the
neither n1illstOnes.
THE tax collector extorted, with
many. stripes, ten times as much as the
law called for. and pOcketed the differ
ence. The usurer lent money on the
rext crop at !, 900 per cent interest, and
took the entire fruit Of the fellah's Ia
Dor in payment. Even that did not set
tie the debt. and the poor man dragged
on from year to year, always IN the
clutches of the mOney-lender. zine
debt was carried forward from genera
ton to generation. have known men
who had been striving all their lives 10
pay their grandfathers' debts and leave
a clean sheet for their children
We have changed all that. II man
needs TO borrow money nowadays IN or
der to plant his crops, he can go TO the
national bank. which has branches IN
all the large towns, or to the govern
ments agricultural bank, which lends
to farmers and peasants at reasonable
rates of interest. Taxes have been re-
duced. although the revenue has been
greatly Increased. and care is taken
that the people pay only that Wnlch
the government receives.
Lord Cromer's moral courage ~ as
great as his physical bravery. When
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-01-03

Hicks PaSha's army was anninIlateG
and Gordon persisted at KhartOums
there went up throughout Great Brit~
ain a mighty clamOr for immediate res
venge. Cromer, single handed, With
stood that clamor and conquered II
He knew an immediate advance
against the Mahdists would lead only
to further disasters like those which
had befallen Hicks and Gordon, and he
insisted on waiting until be brought
the British government and the British
people round to his views. He worked
and watched and waited for fifteen
years until Kftchener's victory at ON
durham gave him his ample reward.
For twenty years Lord CrOmer has
been the uncrowned king Of Egypt
The British government has confined
itself to endorsing his actions and re-
warding him. from time TO time, with
a new decoration or a new rank Some
time ago he refused the offer Of the
vicerovaIty of Indian. and it is said he
has declined. on three or four occasions
to enter the British cabinet as foreign
minister ard colonial secretary. He be-
Tfeves that there is no work greater
than that which he is doing in Egypt.
Yet ne carefully follows the course Of
the worlds affairs, and at critical mo
ments his counsel is eagerly sought oy
the British government.
Copyright. 1904, by r. C. McClure)