The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-03-08

81. Jonn' n. B--The commission an
pointed by the Canadian government 10
investigate the Atlantic coast fisheries
recommends that an export duty be placed
on sardine herring exported in American
bottoms equal to the import duty exacted
Dy the American government on freSh
herring going into the United States in
canadian bottoms
Washington-George B. Cortelvou on
assuming the office of postmaster yenaro al
announced that in few days he will re,
IRE from the craftsmanship of the Repub-
Hcan national committees He will he suc
ceeded by Vice Chairman Harry & Nv
or indianapolis, who will become the act
ing chairman.
Washington-The reunion of the Rough
Riders President Roosevelts old regi-
ment. which had been scheduled To ta1sa
place at san Antonio Tex, on the 3lst
instant, has been postponed until April 7
on the request of the president who can
not leave here to attend the reunion as
soon as he expected.
st. Petersburg-The SbidIovski commits
sion appointed to ascertain the causes
OF dlScontent among the working people
OF st. Petersburg has been dissolved by
order or the emperor. This is in conSe-
quence OF the refusal of the workmen to
elect representatives to the commission.
general, and Frank 3. Monnett. attorney
for the State Oil Producers have begun
taking testimony in the case against fhe
Atchison. Topeka e Santa Fe on the
charge that 1t is violating the state anti
trust law.
Jefferson City. Mo.-The expected break
on the senatorial deadlock came on the
from Niedringhaus to Congressman Bart
holdt. two to Mai. Warner and two voted
for r. c. Kerens.
yVa ebirotor IT. o4 - $500, .
the district of Columbia has decided that
Porto Rican possesses the necessary
qualifications as TO citizenship under the
civil service regulations to make him
eligible for employment in the government
service.
Acknowledgement was heard by
the court of appeals of the district of Co
iumbia in the contest for control of the
Knights of Labor. The case is on appeal
from the equity court which decided in
favor or the Burns faction as against the
Hayes faction.
Neutrality-suspicious. G. Jones of Chicago
has been elected president of the Central
September. This exposition will show the
progress made by the negro race in the
United States in fifty years
Chicago-A strike of 500 laborers at the
Republic Iron and Steel works at East
Chicago may be followed by a shut down
of the plant. The men are dissatisfied
because their Sunday wages are reduced
Berlin-The governments measure to
increase the cavalry by twenty eight
squadrons was rejected by the appropria-
tiOnS committee of the reichStag against
the protests of War Minister Won Einem.
Manila-The japanese fishermen who
were arrested in connection with the al
legged attempt to sink the British steamer
rli in haUa
leased because of lack of evidence.
St Johns. n. F.-PitifuI accounts have
reached here of suffering at st. Pierre
that is unprecedented prevails, due to
failure Of the fisheries.
Tutuila-The Samoans of the western
boys school for the teaching of English
and have engaged three Marist brothers
as instructors.
Springfield Il.-The grand jury has
begun investigation of the charges OF
bribery and corruption made against mem
bers Of the Legislature by ex-Representa-
tive Comerford
LODI. Poland-The police have arrest
ed a dozen prominent lawyers and doctors
on the charge that they have been stirring
up the Polish language agitation In the
schools.
st Louis-Fifty indictments were re-
turned by the grand jury many being
for alleged violation OF the election laws.
The charges are against polling judges.
st. Louis-The treasury department
will realize over 100000 net receipts from
duties paid on foreign exhibits at the
worlds fair.
Christiania-The regent. Crown Prince
GuStaf has invited ex-Finance Minister
Nicholson to form new cabinet.
Santiago de ChiIe-Owing to great rains
the wheat crop is very poor, neceSsitating
Importation from California.
Washngton-The first appointment
made by Postmaster General Cortelyou
was that of H. o. Weaver of Ohio to he
his private secretary.