Seward weekly gateway., 1906-03-17


 Chinese RebeIsssExecuted
 Canton, March l5-Leaders of the rebel mob in Kwangsi province which attacked the home of Andrew Beattie, an American, on March l2, were oflici- ally beheaded here today.
 Assaulted by Highbinders
 Seattle, March l5-Frank Louie an American born Chinaman, was way laid and beaten last night by other Chinese, and all iewehy taken from his person. The assailants told him it was because of his civilized dress. Louie charges that the assault was made by highbinders and that gang of them is lourishing in Seattle. The police are making an investigation.
 Opens Commissary in Seattle
 Washington, D. C., March l5-The war department announced today that it will establish a government commis- Sary department in Seattle with Maj. w. l.. Geary in charge.
 Cans and Sullivan to Fight Again
 Los Angeles, March l5-The ar- engagements for another session be- tween Joe Cans and Mike "Twin' Sullivan are practically complete and the men will meet before the Pacific Athletic club in this city next Friday evening. The mayor has announced his willingness to sign an ordinance permitting the contest. Both men are training faithfully and hard fight is expected. The demand for seats is great and hundreds of San Francisco sports are coming down.
 Quits Columbian Cabinet
 Victoria, B. C., March l5-Attorney- General Wilson of the cabinet of Brit ish Columbia resigned today. Premier Mcbride has not selected his successor.
 Proposes to Reward Scholarship
 Washington, D. C., March l6--Sec- retary Bonabarte stated before the house committee on naval affairs this morning that many midshipmen at the Annapolis naval academy are conspir- ing against the attainment of high scholarship and that present methods and academy spirit have tendency to place men who barely pass eXamina- tionS on an equal plane of opportunity for promotion with those who make higher records. The secretary urged the committee to recommend legisia- tion which will discourage this status.
 Parker Denies Interview
 Augusta, Ga., March lG-Judge Alton B. Parker. Democratic nominee for president in 1904, passed through here today. He denied the interview attributed to him at Birmingham, Alabama, in which he was made to say that President Roosevelt is seeking a third term. Beyond his denial ot the statement he declined to discus, the subject.
 Sends Money to Alaska Soldiers
 Seattle. March lG Maj. Goodwin of the army pay office today reunited funds to pay the troops at Fort Li,cum and Fort WilIiamH. Seward in Alaska.
 Omaha Mob Attacks Jail
 Omaha. March Iii. A mob of 2000 men attacked the county jail last night bent upon lynching twelve men con fined there upon murder charges. With telegraph pole as a battering ram they broke down the front door but before they could do anything inside a squad of forty police dispersed them with clubs. The police gained entrance by another door and were able to handle the small number of lynchers who could get inside. No serious injuries were inflicted upon members of the mob and no arrests were made.
 A majority of the men the lynchers were after are charged with murders in connection with hold-ups and tbere has been much dissatisfaction at de- lays in bringing them to trial.
 Try to Reduce British Army
 London, March l6-In the house of commons yesterday Maj. Seeley, lead CT of the labor section, presented a resolution proposing to reduce the British army to 10000 men. Balfour objected and after a lively tilt the resolution was turned down. An in- crease will be made in the army in India.
 Alaska Spruce Stands Heavy Strain
 Seattle, March 16-Another test of Alaska spruce was made at the state university today and the timber stood strain of 4OOO pounds to the square inch without breaking.
 Takes Wheat to Famine Sufferers
 Seattle, March l0-Steamship Shaw rnut SailinU today for Yokohama,