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royal decree. 100000 square miles OF
land were declared TO belong to the
Belgian government The King made
rich concessions and shared In the
profits The natives were put under a
system OF forced labor and treated a
great deal worse than slaves A re-
port by a commission appointed by
the King hlmself admitted the ex-
istence Of deplorable conditions. ow-
Ing TO the presidency Of the report.
Mr.. Lodge has presented resolution
to the Senate Committee on Foreign
relations. taking eognlzance Of tho
charges made and expressing the view
that the lime had come for m In
iernational inquiry, and Secretary Root
tas communicated with tho British
government on the situation.
brief reference TO the political his
tory OF the region proves that the Unit
ed States is not entirely, without in-
lerest In the affairs OF that part OF the
world. The domain In question was
opened 10 the world through the fam
Gus explorations Of H. NJ Stanley.
While nc was travelling among the ma
tiyes. King Leopold OF Belgium started
the International African association.
General II. ). sanford. then United
Siates minister IN Brussels. was one OF
the firm supporters Of this association.
IN 1884 the organization was recognizes
by the United States as a friendly gov
eminent, This recognition was granted
ON the representation by Mr. SANFORD.
that the King OF the Begians had no
other than benevolent purposes in view.
and especially the opening up OF large
part OF the world 10 the influences OF
civilization, and the destruction OF the
slave trade. The recognition given to
the association by the United States
materially assisted 1t IN negotiations
with European powers, and similar rec
ignition was obtained from Great Brit
am, Italy, Austria Hungary. France,
Russia. Spain, Portugal and the Scan
dinayian countries, and finally an in
ternaiional conference at Berlin made
arrangements for the management of
the large portion OF Africa which was
to be known as the Basin OF the Congo
The United States declined 10 become
a sisnatory Of the Berlin act OF 1885
but 1t took an active part IN the Brus.
sells conference five years later and |
signed the general act OF that confer |
enee.
1t IL therefore clear that although this |
Is not under formal obligation |
TO sec that the provisions OF the Berlin
act are carried out with regard to thesl
Of the Congo Free State,
this country is certainly warranted in
mpklng an urgent appeal to the Euro
pean powers in behalf OF the natives
who are said to be cru2lly maltreated
by the white taskmasters, particularly
as the question Is not of sporadic
abuses, but OF systematic atrocities, al
most too horrible TO contemplate or
The United States owe this
duty to humanity and civilization. Its
position as great power In the family
u nations imposes responsibilities
which must be met without hesitation.
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AFFAIRS OF THE CONGO.

Considerable attention Is again he
ing paid to rhe affairs OF the Congo
Free State, owing to the persistrney
OF the charges that gross cruelties arc
perpetrated upon the natives by the
European masters, Cardinal Gibbons
has publicly expressed his impros-
sion to the effect that there has been
a great amount OF exaggeratlon IN
the stories OF maladministratlon King
Leopold, the Cardinal says. Is wise,
as well as a humane. ruler, He does
not deny that cases OF cruelty have
occurred but he maintains that the
King has been prompt TO redress
abuses and punish the offenders. He
also believes that the agitation
against King Leopold Is animated by
religious Jealousy and commercial
rivalry. The Belgilns, he adds. stand
sohdly by their King In supporting
the African regime. and he hopes that
the efforts Of jealous individuals viii
not have the effect OF Inducing the
great powers Of Europe to interfere
IN the affairs of small nation.
Notwithstanding these representa-
Hons II remains fact that the con-
ditions that have obtained In thar part
or Africa called the Congo free stare.
arg a disgrace to civilization. By
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-12-19
WHAT JAPAN DOES FOR PEACE.

The Japanese government has under.
taken 10 buy up the railroads OF Japan
and the statesmen OF Nippon regard
this as measure that viii aid the In
dustrial and commercial development
OF the country. The plan, according &c
the statement Of Japanese banker In
the New York Evening Post Is to con
summate the deal by means OF railway
bonds for the issue 81 which a period
Of years is fixed In the letter OF the law
50 that the government may use it's dis
erection IN buying up the railroads ac-
cording to the state OF the money mar.
ket during period Of, say, from ave
20 seven years. The activity Of the gov
eminent in this direction has already
commenced, and as result there is
great stir IN financial circles,
Other great undertakings by the gov
ernmept are necessliated by the late
war since the political advantages
gained by II can only be maintained al
great sacrifices Japan is building ships
more formidable than the British
DFeadnoush,, She is augmentins her
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-12-19
WHO OWNS OUR MINES.
Moody's Magazine.

After reading he glowing reports
and speeches OF certain treasury Off
Gals one might infer that all the gold
mined In this country belongs here;
but such is not the fact. Foreigners
have been gobbllng up our mines for
many years back, Most OF the mines
in Montana, 1t has been sold, belong
to Englishmen. One of these, the
Drumlummon, has yielded to its own
ers (the Rothschilds). s20,00O,006, Since
1926 English Investments have been
very heavy. and includes the Ave larg-
lst mines ever operated here--the hide
pendence, Camp Bird, Sultana. Rob
Roy and the DE Lamar. The gold from
these mines, as we'll as good part o
Whai comes from Australia and japan
aud from the Klondike, where most Of
the miners are foreigners, Is consigned
TO foreign banks In San francisco ana
New York but every dollar OF II Is
counted as belonging to American citl-
zens. but now and then some on,
blurts out little OF the truth and thus
gives the American public a chance e
zee how Il Is being fooled In this mat
ter.
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army TO 10000 men. She Ia procuring
enormous supplies OF uniforms, arms.
and ammunition. Special efforts are
being made to import Australian horses
ana start stock farms A great central
arsenal near Tschikusa Is one Of the
FIRST undertakings on the program.
some repairs to the harbor forts at
Port Arthur and the construction of
military railways are other items, SO
lar as The army itself Is concerned, the
pioneer, railroad, signal, aud telegraph
and telephone troops, are ali to be in
creased. The whole army Is 10 be d.
yided into permanent corps. from six TO
ten in all, and the headquarters STATS
of all OF them mus, be created. And
while all this Is going on, the Japanese
solemnly assert thar their only mission
Is 10 maintain peace ~ the orientl
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PICTURE OF A GREAT TRIAL.

Frederick Trevor HIN, In the January
Hnrper's Mnggzlne, gives in his ne
fislve Battles OF ths Law" series an
Interesting account " thu famous Ala
hama Arbitration Gaze, tried az Geneva.
switzerland. IN June S72 by which
ENGLAND and the United states settled
he claims OF the latter toy damage
70 American shipping during the Ciyi,
war The famous ship Alabama wa
bull, ~ the yards % q company known
~ the Lairds N Rlfkenhead. She bore
no runs. and WIS quietly launched as
the Enrica. Later however she was
met in the Azores by an english steam.
or lhnt brought her the arms snd gen
efdi equipment ~ war-yesse and
under. the name Alabama she started on
on her career as destroyer OF un-
armed commercial marine OF the United
States, Mr., TIN makes OF the Geneva
Trial a fascinating narrative,
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Less than a hundred Japanese chill
dren In the public schools OF san Fran
oiscol A great fuss has been made
over very small matter The country
had got the impression that there were
thousands and thousands of japanese
children In the schools The principle
involved. of course, remains the same
IN no way being affected by numbers,
The facts IN the case will lose caiifor-
MIA lots Of sympathy.
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Why DAY DREAMS ARE BETTER
The North American Review.

The North American Review.
OF the two we prefer dreams BY day;
they are under surer control than those
by night, are almost invariably NOR
agreeable. yield finally to an awaken
ing far less rude, and are. In conse
llence, Infinitely more restfu and ben.
alcial Not that even In the profound.
81 sleep, when, according to the scien
lists, there Is total lapse Of menta,ion
guidance Is wholly unatiainable; both
heory and practice testify to the con
rnrY, although no way has yet been
'Ound OF tracing the cause from thS
fleet. Why for example, does speak
ng In a low, monot0nous tone close to
the ear Of a sleeper induce l. i'm to dream
" shipwrecks, drowning and the like?
Is there a tona IN the voice analogous t
md sympathetic with the unceaslne
moaning of The waves of the sea? or, |
he mere general relationship existing
between various phases OF melancholy
'esppnslble2 Science as yet offers NJ
'olution beyond the curious suggestion
hat practically all dreams are attrib-
tied 10 the effect OF external sounds
upon the brain Pierre Eyquen at.
ached 50 much Importance 20 thl
theory that he made 4 pr9cti al appliea
Ion Of Il IN he development OF hls
lull-Wltted sons genius. For an hour
ach morning before the boys awaken.
ng, he PLAYED soft music IN the adjpln.
ing room, What part this performed
Ia the making Of that marvellous mind
annot, uf course, be determined, hut
here seems 20 10 substantial reason
'Qr tho belief that some effects resulted
even though assuredly. the tranquility
1ne would naturally anticipate was MOI
one OF them.
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JUST FOR FUN.


1t 80 happened that two ladies We're
making their way to their seats at
the very moment Won Buelow finished
HIS Introduction OF the fret movement
OF Beethnven's Sonata Pathetic. This
so Irrltated him that he purposely
commenced the allegro at such an
absurdly slow pace as 10 make the
quavers In the bass correspond ex-
actly 20 the time Of the ladies' foot
stops. Ae may be imagined. they felt
on thorns. and hurried on as fast as
they could, while Won Bueow accaler-
ated his tempo In sympathy with their
increasing pace Barnetts Musical
"Reminiscences.
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l ans N H. s. sa n4i rr sssn g,

for fear that there may be done to 1t
what was done 20 the Maine In Ha-
vana harbor. There is no such dan
ger, but the decision not TO come shows
how successful have been those who
would stir up trouble between the
United States and Japan They are
engaged IN a most nefarious business
and are showing themselves to be enc
MES OF both countries and mankind.
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For a Compile of spoons.

Mabel said Mr., Jokely. winkine at
his marrlageable daughter Il want to
tell you a Christmas secret, I'm going
to give your mother new spoon
holder"
"A new spoonholder?" said the dear
girl.
Yes. a new parlor a.''-Philadel-
phla Press.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-12-19

Commander Booth and General Booth
are about to become reconclled They
have been so busy PROSECUTING that they
have entirely neglected the biblical in
junction, Love one another
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The yIndicatIon OF Nautilus.

"OI1 Nautilus was right muttered
the bewildercd stranger, who had been
standing Tor 10 minutes at the inter
section OF State and Madison streets,
waiting for the procession 20 pass.
There are too many people In this
world. Chicago Tribune,
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They tell YOU his heart viii not soften
Al sight ~ the woes OF the poor,
Yet he loosens his pursestrlDgs quite
Often--
He has TO when putting in more.
Catholic Standard and Times
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-12-19

Some OF the railroad presidents to
whom Chairman Knapp sent kilograms
regarding the coal shortage, say the
matter is aggravated BY lack OF mo-
tive power.
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Cure for Profanity.

The cure for NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
and educators please make a note---is
merely wit enough to handle your
words SO that swearing will seem
like baby talk In compartson.--con-
cord Patriot,
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Not In Ills Line.

Lawyer-You should learn shorthand
and typewrtlng Billy.
The Office Bny-Aw g'wan. | never
cared for acwers an candyl--Puck,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-12-19

Members of Congress were much
pleased with the pictures that acooin-
panied the Presidents message on
Panama.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-12-19

Gorky's published views of America
show that he thought as little of Amer
leans as they thought Of him. Honors
are even.
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The President Is determined to find
q legislative remedy for the car short
age II II is possible, Success to him!
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-12-19

Prosperity is So great this year that
the Christmas stocking has had to be
enlarged.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-12-19

Caesar got the greatest skidoo ever
given any one. He received Just twen-
ty-three staha.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-12-19

II viii be hard TO restore siorer TO
public esteem.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-12-19

The chsnng dish school Of cooking
seems 10 have been closed
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"oet rlch' seems to nave supplanted
the ! est, Get understanding
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1t should be called the Congo Fleece
state.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-12-19
Fancy and
Unde rWear Den

Appropriate presents for ladies an,
Great assortment Of fancy WICKER basL
wall racks. Fancy Hosiery, HOLIDAY HoI
porters, SILK Head Scarfs and shsS1s
Fascinators,- Wool, Ice Wool and sill, Ro|
nIrls snpf ed roboggans, Fancy Tea Arr,
SOON slipp ers, Soft soled Hootees fa r'
Knee and Pa lty Leggings S'9 vi
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Purchase your Christina,
early In the day. 1t Will
greatest gift-to the salespeo
delivery men. NV
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-12-19

a great variety OF useful and appro-
PIRATE presents for men and boys.
House Coats, Bath Robes, Dressing
Gowns, Sweaters, skirts, Under
wear plain and fancy Socks Gents
Gloves, Mufhers, Handkerchief
silk and linen, with or without ini-
tial Neck wear, Suspenders. Cents
Umbrellas Canes, Trunks and Suit
Cases.
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You win find articles TINT
nave an attraction for ladis
cy Work Boxes. Boxes az
chlafs, Real Lace HandL
Handbags, Purses. Fancy
ACE collarettes, Ribbo,|
Fancy Boxes OF Stationery
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-12-19

Beautiful China and Glass Ware
that viii please and delight tho
housewife. Elegant Cut Glass IN
great variety. Largest assortment
Of White China In the city. For
elgn and domestic Glass Ware. Din
ner Sets, Toilet Sets, Chocolate
Sets, silyerware--sterlIng and plat.
ed, Jardiaieres, Flower Vases. etc.
etc.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-12-19

Useful pres ents for men and boys, ana for the
rome. Tool Cabinets and Boys Tool Chests.
Knives and Forks, Carvers--yery fine variety,
Bread Knives, Pocket Knives, Razors, Safety Rag
lrs Skates 'Qr Boys. Girls Ladies' and Gents
Ranges, Heaters, Universal Meat Choppers Ashes
os Sad Irons, aluminium Ware and Lap Robes
Have you seen the Miller Combination Range?
You can use Gas or Coal or both. Come and
see It.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1906-05-24
FOR STATES

I hereby announce my candidacy for
the office of States Attorney, subject
to nomination on the Republican tick
ct at the coming primary election.
If nominated and elected, I pledge
myself to honestly and faithfully dis
charged the duties of the Office and en-
force the laws to the best of my ability.
I Inn sincerely in favor of the law pro-
'hibiting the sale of intoxicating liq-
uors as a beverage, and believe that a
strict enforcement of the same will
eventually remedy the evil of intern
perance, and, should it be my good
fortune to be nominated and elected,
enforcement of the p%rohibitory law as
we'll as all other laws without fear or
favor, will be my policy.
Earnestly soliciting your support, ]
am, Respectfully yours,
j. M. JOHNSON.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1906-05-24

That you may know who I am I will
make the following statement:
| am one of the early settlers in the
county coming here in 1885 and buy
ing a section of land in Glendale twp.
and adding to that from time to time,
but losing heavily in later years by
reasons over which I had no control.
I conducted a blacksmith and wagon
business in the town of Hope and have
done work for the greater number of
the farmers in the south half of the
county. I have paid more taxes into
the County Treasury than the average
farmer. I have always supported the
Republican party though willing for
every voter to use his own franchise
right according as his own conscience
dictates. I am out of business and
can give my whole attention to the
work of the office.
If you "a conscientiously give me
your support in gaining this election ]
shall feel very g%reatful and will en-.
deavor to do the business so that you
will have no cause to regret.
Yours respectfully,
ADAM S. MOOTE.
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I. w. STANDBY.
FOB REPRESENTATIVE.

To THE VOTERS OF THE 10TH LEG
ISLATIvE DISTRICT:
Having been requested by friends
and neighbors to become a candidate
for the House of Representatives from
the 18th legislative district, I hereby
solicit your support at the coming
primary election, June 10Th, 1906
If nominated and elected I shall
stand for the Prohibition law and it's
rigid enactment, as consider the
Prohibition law a blessing for the
state, community and each individual.
The present Primary Election Law
is all right as far as it goes, but shall
endeavor to get it SO amended as to
include the ticket from U. S. Senator
and Congressman, state and county
officials.
Am opposed to corruption and gang
rule and shall stand for the right as
I see it.
Am heartily in favor of economy in
the state household and shall vote
against a new capitol building until
same is needed. I shall rather work
to see taxes going down than way up.
Respectfully submitted,
S.. j. TANDE.
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Notice of Sale of Land.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN. That under
authority OF an Order Of Sale granted by the
Hon. Albert Mickels, Judge OF the County
Court OF the County OF Steele and State of
North Dakota, dated April 8, 1905. the under
signed. the Executors Of the last will and test
ament OF Filing G.. Mellem, deceased. late OF
the City Of st. Paul, in the County of Ramsey
and State OF Minnesota, win sell at private sale
to the highest bidder. for cash. subject to con
frmation by the Judge OF said County Court,
the following described lands situated In the
County Of Steele and State OF North Dakota.
to-wit:-The SEX of the NWA and Lots 8. 4 &
5 OF Section 6. Township 146. Range IS. and.
The SEX OF Section %. Township AS. Range So.
The sale will be made on or after the 9Th day
of May, 1905. All bids must be in writing. and
may be left at the Office Of M. 3. Cassel & Co:
SherbroOke, N. D., or filed with the Judge OF
said County Court, or delivered to the under
signed personally,
Dated April 4. 1905.
OLE G. MELLEM,
IVER THOMPSON,
Executors Of the last will and testament of
Filing G. Mellem. deceased.
GEORGE MURRAY & WIN. BARCLAY,
Attorneys for Executors. Sherbrooke, N. D.
51-4t
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1906-05-24

The editor of the Cooperstown
Courier has been accused by the
Finley Beacon of being a supper
ter Of the gang and the reason
given is because he does not sup
port Mr.. Crane and also because
he is holding the postmasters ap-
pointment at the hands of the
gang. In his reply the versatile
Trubshaw makes the following
statement which puts Bro. Mon
teith in a rather ludicrous light:
Yep; for once Monteith hit the
nail on the head. The first time
we got the appointment it came
through Congressman johnson
and the second time through
Mr.. Spalding and on both occas-
ions we had the signature of
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1906-05-24

Maynard Crane on our petition
along with the business men of
the town. AS a public official we
believe we have made good and
have earned every dollar of our
salary and fail to see the crime
IN having an opinion of our own
because we happen to be a post
master. The only reason Mon
teith does not hold a postofice is
because it has not been rendered
to him. The gang who appointed
Trubshaw were the business men
OF Cooperstown together with the
endorsement of two of the strong
est anti-gang congressman the
State ever had. Now if Cranes
"Cookoo" over at Finley will cut
out his foolishness and express
an honest opinion once in a while
if he can, and boom his candi-
date on his merits, his readers
might be benefited"
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organs of the gang 60 after him
in this manner? We leave the
question to the intelligence of the
voters of the 10Th district.

This gang yell in the 18th dis
trict is all rot from start to finish
and the voters are beginning to
realize this fact as time goes On.
We have yet to find a man in
Griggs or Steele county who ia
vors the old regime in any sense
of the word. This gang cry is
merely a political ruse to pull the
wool over the eyes Of the people
in order to gain votes for MI
Crane. At the time Mr.. Crane
visited Hope he promised Mr..
Moores his support for repre-
sentative if he (Moores) would
give up the race for Senator.
Why was this promise made if
Mr.. Moores is a gang man? Will
someone please answer this ques-
ton for the benefit of those who
are on the fence.