The Alaska prospector., 1905-12-14


 indignant. said if the bill was passed by congress he would veto 1t.
 Vancouver, E. C.. Dec. 9-Rep- resen:ative John Sendry Hill says that surveyors will be sent to Daw- son this spring to make goveru- ment surveys for the location of mines.
 Seattle, Dec. 1I-Directcr of the Mint Roberts arrived here to-day to take charge of the government assay office investigation. He says there need be no fear but what the miners dust will he perfectly safe and proper returns made hereafter.
 New York, Dec. 9-Thomas F. Ryan, the purchaser of James II. Hyde's stock in the Equitable Life Insurance Co, refuses to tell lhe legislative Investigating committee what Harriman's conversation was and what threats he made while attempting to buy a share in his company holdings. An appeal will be made to Jerome to compel Ryan to answer.
 Hong Kong, Dec. 11--At a meet- ing of the Chinese guilds and American merchants oi the empire here Saturday, the former .presen- ted demands which they declare will end the boycott against Amer ican goods. They insist on q lof- milton of the term laborer, as ap- piled to Chinese emigrants. and desire to have United States legis- latien effecting the Chinese az proved by the Chinese government. Their idea is to have America n consuls in China issue certificate. of admis ion to emigrants. who are to be subject to mental examina- ton prior to their departure The examining board is to consist oi six Chinese and an equal number of other nationaliiies. Three are several other minor provisions de manded.
 St. Petersburg, Dee. 1i-Witte has decided to suppress all upris- ings, and has ordered the goyer- nors of the various provinces throughout the empire to restore order at once at no matter what cost. Crustaiefi. leader of the workmen, has been arrested, and the place of his incarceration is unknown. 4 general strike is ex- pected as result of this step.
 Constaniinoplc. Dec. I2 - The Sultan, after an extraordinary ses- sion of the ministry, has yielded to the demands of the allied powers. and will turn over to them control Of the Macedonian finances.
 Washington, Dee. 12-The su- preme court has d suaissed the ap. peal If Senator Mitchell from the land fraud conviction The dis mi-sal followed the announcemcnt by Senator Thurston of the death oi Senator Mitchell.
 Seattle, Dec. 12-By ar explo- on the German ship Mariechen, loading al this port for Vladiyo- stock, a fire was started in the hold. loaded with oil, which for d time threatened the destruction of the entire water front. After stubborn fight the fire department succeeded in extinguishing the flames and saving the ship and cargo.
 New York. Dec. l2-Five hun dred Jews, refugees from Russia, arrived in this city yesterday. Among them are many eye wit nesses to the horrible atrocities committed at Odessa, KishinefT and elsewhere. They claim that the revolutionists are responsible for the outrages.
 New Bedford, Mass, Dee. 12-- The Nantucket light.hip ioundered yesterday during fierce storm which ragged along this coast The crew was saved by the li9h house tender steamer Amelia.
 Victoria. B. C., De. 12--Con,id- erable wieckage has been found on Caramanah point, which is be- licved to lc the oyerdue sealing sclooner Pawn. Among the wreck age was the remains of a sealing boat. Bow of the schooner with letter r in wood has foated ashore.
 Washington. Dee, l3-lhe attor- nev general las issued circular letter to district attorneys, direct ing them to try and secure indict ments, under the Elsins act, oi any railroad officials and others in volyed in tie issuing of rebates to relates to shippers, and 10 secure the imprisonment CT any guilty
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