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TWENTY-SIXTH YEAR. NO. 61.
THE SECRETARIES ARE BUSY
Formulating the Terms of the
Treaty With Spain
THE DRAFT TO BE SUBMITTED TODAY
When Points Outside of the Protocol Will Be the Subject of
Friendly Negotiation —French Editors Doubt the
Goodness of America's Bargain
Associated Press Special Wire
PARIS, Nov. 29.—The secretaries of the
two peace commissions, Messrs. Moore and
Ojedia, began their joint task of formulating
the articles ot the peace treaty nt 3 o'clock
this afternoon, as directed by their respect
jive commissions at yesterday's conference.
This' work will be easy anel rapid as to the re
linquiwhment and cessions referred to in the
protocol, the terms of which document will
be transferred bodily to the treaty.
The secretaries, moreover, wil) embody
tentative articles for discussion on Wednes
day, the subjects of the religious freedom of
the Caroline islands, a naval station for the
United States in the same group, cable land
ing rights at other points within Spain's
jurisdiction, the release of the insurrection
ist prisoners and the revival of the treaties
broken, by the war.
Thus the commercial and general treaty
of 1795 will be revived to be recast later; the
treaty of 1834 for the settlement of certain
claims will be revived; the treaty of 1877,
providing for extradition will bo revived;
the trade mark treaty of 1882 will be re
vived, and the supplemental extradition
treaty of 1887 will be revived in addition to
several modus Vivendi agreements.
It is expected that the secretaries will
submit the treaty articles at the joint ses
sion tomorrow, when all the other points
for negotiation will be diseusse-d. Thus the
commissions tomorrow will have before them
the entire treaty for amendment, approval
or rejection. On all the points outside of
the protocol there will be friendly negotia
tions only, Spain having the right to name
prices, if she wants to, for her territory and
to reject or accept the American offers.
The Spaniards no less than the Americans
now are anxious to conclude the business
which brought them here.
THE DRAFT COMPLETED
As the result of the work of Mr. Moore
nnd Senor Ojeda. the draft of the articles
embodying the protocol agreements was
completed, this evening. It will be pre
sented to the two commissions in the morn
ing nt their separate sessions and in the
afternoon nt the joint session, when it will
receive final consideration. There will be
little delay on these articles. Air. Moore
will also submit tomorrow to the United
States commissioners the subjects to be
presented to the Spaniards (or negotiation
These for convenience and'greater dispatch
are being drafted into the form of articles.
The release of the insurgent prisoners held
by Spain will go into the protocol agree
ments, it having been alrendy ngreed that
Spain is to release them upon the United
States' undertaking to secure the reloase of
the Spanish prisoners in the hands of Aguin
aldo. This question is so intimately relateel
to the peace treaty that it has been removed
from the subjects that are matters of nego
tiations- and has been embodied in the ar
ticles containing the protocol agreements.
FRENCH EDITORIAL COMMENT
The Soleil, reviewing the situation at
length, says:
"Pfobably the greatest difficulty the
United Stntes has before her will be the
strong differences of opinion in the senate
nnd house on the question of territorial ex
pansion."
The Petit Bleu says: "All the friends of
Spain will congratulate her on having putan
', end to these painful negotiations and fin
ished this sail chapter in her history. Those
of the United States can, on the other bund,
regret, perhaps, that, they should not have
shown themselves more generous in victory,
and thnt they should have too easily for
gotten the disinterested nnd exclusively
philanthropic motives, in tbe name of which
they undertook the war. They cannot see,
cither, without some disappointment the
sudden and complete breaking down of the
principles that have made the greatness and
prosperity of their republic, and they anx
iously ask themselves whnt influence the
policy of conquest will have upon their des
tinies and upon the world. Tbe Monroe doc
trine is now out of date. The American re
public, conquering ami colonizing, no longer
has the right to close to Europe the new con
fine nt, since she herself has stepped out of
it."
The Intrnnsigeant alludes to the possible
objection of (irent Britain and Germany to
the cession of the Sulu islnnds, on the
ground that the treaty of 1877 stipulated
that this group does not properly belong
to the Philippines, and remarks: "How
ever that may be, the presence in ramp of
the international policy of the United States
as a colonial power of importance is n serious
event nnd one thnt mny hnve unforeseen
consequences."
The Temps rays: "From the outset the
Americans have negotiated on the principle
of take it or leave it, nnd have covered their
claims by a sort of sanctity."
Continuing, the Temps asks: "If the tri
umph, to call it so, is complete, may it not
contain grave elements of danger and) anxi
ety lo the Americans? The trnnsntlantic
democracy hns become Imperialist, and a
republic founded on federalism and auton
omy has become a conquering ono. From nn
international point of view, this menns a
repudiation of the Monroe doctrine and tlie
entrance of America into the conflicts nnd
intrigues of the great powers, and Itjr harsh
ness to Spain is the cause of much anxiety
ss to her relations with other powers."
The Temps also expresses the opinion that
Spnin has purchased peace with tho United
States at the expense of internal turmoil.
The Journal ties Debats says: "The Amer
icans, having started out to liberate Cuba,
hnve ende«Mvy pocketing what remained of
Spain's colonies. This moral evolution of
**=»•<■* mericans is edifying as a good example
• BftfJ-iauner in which one enn, almost in
'.Vednef\ arrive at the formulation of the
to CharlesN,
(18, for theSt
I most outrageous demands by a confusion of
ambition and duty nt once, by considering
nn interest to be a divine right. Now that
America has entered the arena of interna
tional polities, she may have some lively
surprises in store even for those who have
been ready to offer their friendship."
COLD COMFORT
Senor Abraguza Prophesies Trouble in
the Philippines
NEW YORK, Nov. 20.—A dispatch to
the World from Paris says:
Spanish Peace Commissioner Abraguza,
discussing the peace negotiations, said:
"We have fulfilled our mission here, and
hnve ngreed to make a treaty of peace, but
we do so under protest that our sovereign
rights over the Philippines are still intact.
Our memorandum today set this fact forth,
though admittedly it cannot effect the
treaty.
"We lose our colonial empire, but Ameri
ca does not know what new and difficult
responsibilities she is undertaking. The Is
land of Mindanao alone will keep her busy
for years."
Being asked if the treaty will contain any
reference to debts, Senor AbaTaguza an
swered :
"No: inasmuch as the Americans have
put these tpiestions aside and have refused
to take them into account when framing the
treaty. Subsidiary" matters, such as cable
stations and so on, will be dealt with separ
ately.
"I don't expect more than two or three
sittings; after Wednesday."
Senor Ojeda, the principal Spanish Secre
tary, said:
"Peace is assured. We have agreed to
sign a treaty in accordance with the pro
tocol of Washington, but at the same time
protesting our sovereignty rights over the
Philippines, nnd stating that we only yield
to the hard American terms owing to our in
ability to renew the war and in the presence
of superior force."
Secretary Moore.of the American Com
mission puts it this way:
"The Spaniards accepted our conditions
unreservedly, and n draft of treaty will be
laid before the joint meeting on Wednesday.
They have accepted $20,000,000 for the
Philippines.''
The American Commissioners are highly
pleased and relieved that the crisis hns been
successfully surmounted. They did not at
all relish the possibility of failing in their
task.
President Day remarked with undis
guised gratification:
"I hope we shall be sailing for home in
a fortnight. Everything is now clear."
The Spanish Commissioners were gloomy
and depressed at Monday's meeting. There
was) no interchange nf the usual compliments
and civilities. They were performing an un
grateful task upon compulsion. It is known
that Senor Montero Rios asked PretrrieT
Sagasta to accept their resignation form the
eoinmmission rather than force them to ae
ce-ed to a surrender of Spain's colonial em
pire.
Hut Sagasta appealed to them to fulfill
their mission in the interest of the dynasty.
For the first time since the meeting of the
commission the Spaniards have left off the
gravity of their pathetic demeanor. When
(ieneral Cerreo entered his enrriage he put
a handkerchief to his eye, being overcome
with emotion.
Montero Rios left the meeting place with
bowed hend and a spiritless gait, the picture
of dejection.
Secretaries Moore and Ojeda will meet
today to begin a treaty in conformity with
the American demands, including the relin
quishment of Spanish sovereignty over
Cuba, the ceding of Porto Rico anel of the
entire Philippine group. The draft will be
ready Wednesday when the American Com
missioners will present in. form of articles,
the others matters referred to in their last
propositions, which are to be embodied in
the final treaty. Only verbal discussions will
be held then. It is expected that the treaty
will be signed within two weeks from
Wednesday.
OFFICIAL NOTICE
Of Conclusion of Negotiations With
Spain
WASHINGTON, Nov. 29.—The govern
ment hns been officially advised of the ter
mination of the Spanish peace negotiations
with Spain. A cablegram to this effect which
has been received from Chairman Day was
read at today's Cabinet meeting by the Sec
retary of State. By the terms of the treaty,
which will be signed during the present
week, Spain surrenders to the United States
her sovereignty in the Philippine Islands and
Guam island, one of the Ladrone group. In
lieu of nil claim to indemnity the United
Suites will pay Spain the sum of $20,000,000
in gold or its equivalent. Before returning
to tlie United States our Paris commissioners
will secure from the Spanish representatives
if possible a proposition for the sale to the
United States of a strong island, one of the
Caroline group, some distance east and south
of Luzon, for a cable station. Should Spain,
however, decline to sell the island for a rea
sonable sum the matter will be dropped, for
the present at least. The possible cession of
this island is not involved in the pending
treaty and no pressure will be brought to
bear to induce Spain to part with it.
A large Va rt of the time of today's Cabinet
! meeting was taken up in the discussion of the
THE HERALD
new customs tariff which is to be put into
operation in all paits of Cuba as soon as
the United States takes formal possession.
The apprehension which manifested itself
some time ago over the attitude of Aguinaldo
and the Philippine insurgents bus not en
tirely disappeared, though the administra
tion believes they will accept the situation
without a conflict with the United States.
The matter was discussed at length today
and some of the views expressed inelicated n
possibility that the insurgents may yet have
to be dealt with. Meanwhile, however, the
president expects serious trouble with
Aguinaldo will be avoided, but at the same
time lias guarded against an outbreak by
taking precautionary measures.
The American force already in occupancy
of part of the Philippines is regarded ns al
together adequate to cope with any emerg
ency that may arise. The future government
of the islands enme up incidentally and Sec
retary Alger made sonic suggestions as to de
tails of a military government for the islands.
German Suspicion
BERLIN, Nov. 29.—The Cologne Ga
zette says:
"International envy has prevented Eu
rope from opposing the excessive demands
of the United Stntes upon Spain. Although
they might have profited richly by tbe situ
ation, the powers feared to make a bitter
enemy of America, with the consequent
closing of her markets if they opposed the
annexation of the Philippines.
"It is believed that Great Britain will get
Chusan as compensation, and both Englnnd
and America are suspected of having some
disagreeable surprise in store."
Sagasta Is Satisfied
MADRID, Nov. 29—Sagasta showed
much emotion on learning that the Spanish
commission in Paris had formally agreed to
sign the treaty of peace, but he assured his
friends that he wns convinced he had adopt
ed the best course in the interest of the coun
try and tire monarchy, adding that the news
had lifted a great weight from the minds ot
the people.
The Bank of Spain has made a fresih ad
vance to the government of 00,000,000 pes
etas to cover the expenses' of repatriating
tbe Spanish troops in the Philippines and the
Antilles, The Republican papers violently
attack both the government and the Amer
icans.
The Cuban Bonds
LONDON, Nov. 30.—The Madrid corre
spondent of the Daily Mail says: "Senor
Sagasta asserts that if the United States
insists upon Spain paying the Cuban antl
Philil»pine debts she will honor her signa
ture to the extent of her resources and thut
the government will not refuse to accept
this burden." •
The Vicente Estate
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 29.—Next Tues
day a cross petition for the distribution ol
the setnte of the lnte Jose Vicente de La
veaga, filed by Dolores Apolonia de Revera
de Laveaga, will be argued before Judge
Coffey. Dolores Apolonia de Revera de Ln
veaga claims to be the daughter of Jose
Maria de Laveaga und Jesus Bustillo.
Whether they wen* married or not she in un
able to state, but ns Jose Maria de Laveaga
was a brother of Jose Vicente de Laveaga
she claims to be an heir at law of the latter.
In consequence she asks that one-fourth of
tlie estate of Jose Vicente, which remains
undisposed of by will, valued at $841,000 be
distributed to her.
Shortage Increasing
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Nov. 29.—The short
age shown in the books of Tax and License
Collector Findley, who is missing, is $11,323,
but County Clerk Whitaker estimates that
the defalcation will reach $80,000. The Su
pervisors have begun a thorough investiga
tion. . 1
LOS ANGELES, WEDNESDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 30, 1895
MY EIGHTH WARD SPEECH LAST N IGHT
HONOR PAID TO DEWEY
BY LOYAL LEGION MEMBERS AT
MANILA
Transport Zealandia Has Arrived and
Others Are Expected—Natives
Forming Little Republics
MANILA, Nov. 29.—At the Loyal Legion
banquet here yesterday, sixty-nine guests
were present. Nearly every commandery
was.represented.
General Auderson presided and Rear Ad
miral Dewey was received by a guard of
honor from the organization. The speakers
were (iehertil* Anderson, Harrison (i. Otis,
Reeve, King and MacAi thur, Captains Glass'
and Coghlan and Colonel Hawkins.
The Concord has sailed for Oanton. The
steamer Culgoa has arrived here from Syd
ney, N. S. \\'., witbjsuppliea. She has been
transferred to the American landing. The
transport Zeakindia has arrived here with
reinforcements. Other transports are ex
pected daily.
It is reported that a section of the insur
gents called the Guards of Honor, who are
bpposed to Aguinaldo, have captured San
Ignacio, in the province of Pangary, at the
instance of the Spanish priests.
The Uasino Espanol here has donated #411
to each Spanish officer and $10 to each pri
vate in captivity by the insurgents.
The Philippine papers are demanding
good roads into the interior for the trans
portation of produce, ivhich is now wasted.
Charles MoKinnon, a member of an Ore
gon regiment, died today of smallpox.
Advices from Iloilo say the natives of
the Viaayas island's have established a re
public independent of Luzon. In some of
the island.- 'hostilities are proceeding be
tween rival republics.
EXPULSION OF ALIENS
Brings a Threat of Reprisal From
Austria
VIENNA, Nov. 29.—1n the reichsrath to
day the premier and minister of the interior.
Count Thnn Hohenstein, replying to an in
terpellntion on the subject of the expulsion
of Austrian* from Prussia, said that while
there was undeniable severity in the action
of the Prussian authorities, it could not be
described as a flagrant violation of the prin
ciples of international law. Nevertheless,
he added, the foreign office had strongly
protested against tlie steps taken by tbe
Prussian officials, and the assurances of the
Berlin cabinet warranted the hope that
greater consideration will be shown to Aus
trinns, "But," snid the premier in conclu
sion, "should this expectation be not fulfilled
tbp government will not hesitate to ener
getically protect the rights of Austrian* and
if necessary adopt retailiatory measures."
CANADIAN QUESTIONS
All Wait on Solution of the Sealing
Problem
WASHINGTON, Nov. 29— The Anglo-
American commission expected to resume
consideration of tlie reciprocity discusion to
day, but as the Bering sea question had not
been disposed of, the consideration- of that
branch of the work was continued. While
considerable progress has ben made, a final
adjournment upon the sealing question is
not yet assured.
Besides tbe present valuation of tlie Cana
dian sealing fleet, it is said the relinquish
ment of the rights of sealing is another
factor which the Canadians consider quite
as important as tlie value of tiie present
tleet. Questions relating to tlie great lakes
were taken up by a special commission this
afternoon. These included controversies
over the number of warships which are to he
maintained and built on rhe lakes, fishing
rights, navigation and wrecking privileges
and various questions arising out of the
treaty of 1817.
In view of a report current in London
that the Bering sea question had been final
ly settled, it was stated in an authoritative
quarter today that such a settlement had not
been reported. The status is about the same
as it was a week ago, except that a large
amount of expert testimony has been taken,
the two sides waiting to shape the utmost
concessions which each will grant.
A BITTER FIGHT
To Compel Express Companies to Pay
War Taxes
ST. LOUIS, Nov. 30.—William R. Cor
wine of the Merchants' association of New
York, who is in the city attending the Mer
chants! Anti-Scolping conference, in an in
terview, tells of the crusade being made in
New York to compel the express companies
to pay the war stamp tax imposed by the
present revenue laws.
"In addition to the taking of the question
into tbe courts," Mr. Corwine said, "the
association proposes to introduce a bill in
the legislature this wintei —and to fight it
to a finish—to place the express companies
under the control of the railroad commis
sion of New York stale and regulate their
charm s. This fight will be a very bill er one.
Tbe .Merchants' association proposes to ob
tain the co-operation of every manufacturer
and every merchant in tbe state of New
York, and through them to appeal to the
members of the senate and assembly through
their respective districts to support this
movement."
Efforts are being made to organize similar
movements in other states.
Mr. Corwine says that a project is being
pushed rapidly for tbe organization in the
large cities of the country of package eoni
oanies, so called, to virtually take the place
of the express companies. This is being
done, be says, not for the purpose of mak
ing money, but. to save it for merchants and
others all over the country, who are paying
excessive express charges.
It is the purpose of these package compan
ies to accept packages for shipment. These
will be packed in large cases anil sent to
their destination by fast freight at about the
same time made by express companies and
at about half the cost.
THE THREAD COMBINE
All the Stock Has Already Been
Sold
NEW YORK, Nov. 2!).—The promoters
of the American Thread company announced
today that subscriptions would be opened
on Thursday to the capital stock and first
mortgage bonds of the company. It is stated
that this will be a mere formality, inasmuch
as every share of tlie common stock of the
so-called trust has been sold at par and the
entire stock will be over-subscribed several
times.
The issue will be made simultaneously in
this country, (ireat Britain and Canada.
The American Thread company was incor
porated eight months ago under the laws of
the slate of New Jersey. It has n capital of
$0,000,000 preferred and $0,000,000 common
stock. Its mortgage indebtedness is $6,000,
--000. The new company will, it is understood,
co-operate with tiie two consolidated com
panies of England, which are financially in
terested in the American company. The
securities of the American Thread company
will be listed on the New York and London
FRANCE NOT TO BE BLAMED
For Showing Fear of the San
Jose Scale
SOME SYSTEM OE FRUIT INSPECTION
Is Strongly Advocated by Government Officials and by the
California Fruit Growers Now Holding Their
Twenty-third Convention at Fresno
> Special to The Herald. •
» WASHINGTON, D. ('., Xov. 20.—Considerable interest was aroused at tJie •
i agricultural department by tbe announcement that Prance was about to re- •
» strict the importation of American fruits on account of diseases and pest.". Th© •
• San Jose scale, against which the decree is directed, i« now known to exist in •
» thirty-eight states. •
» "I have received no notification on'the subject," said Secretary Wifson t)hbs •
' morning, "It is not probable. There is no government inspection of fruits and •
• trees exported from this Country, though many states have strict laws against •
• infected importations. I have frequently seen San .lose scale on trees' and •
• fruit destined for shipment abroad, and we cannot blame France for protect- •
» ing herself. •
• "Last session a bill was introduced by Senator White anel Representative •
» Harlow, with the indorsement of the department and of all horticultural soci- •
' eties erf the country, but no action lias been taken. The bill provided for •
I governmental inspection and authorised the destruction of infected goods. Somo- •
> thing of the kind is absolutely necessary unless we are to be shut out of the •
» markets of the world." •
» Dr. Howard, chief of the bureau of entomology, said: •
» "The action of France is in line with that of other countries. It will be •
• remembered what a bowl went up a year ago when Germany prohibited the •
» entry of American fruits anel trees. Latter she modified the decree to permit •
• the importation of fruit after careful inspection, but refused to receele regarding •
• trees. Soon* Austria-Hungary, Canada, Switzerland and Holland followed with •
» similar decrees, while Sweden and England began to investigate. Now it's •'
» France's turn. •
• "It is understood that the French decree provides for the exclusion of •
> trees and shrubs and for rhe inspection of fruits, fresh or dried in the skins. •
» Fruits cut up and dried are not included. The department believes that cer- •
s tainly Holland and probably other countries will soon modify their decrees, •
» dispensing with inspection of all dried fruits, it having been positively siiown •
» that pests cannot survive the drying process. •
» STATE FRUIT GROWERS •
» Recognize the Necessity of a Strict Inspection Law—Proceedings •
» of the Convention •
s FRESNO, Nov. 29.—(Special) to Tho Herald.) The most important matter •
s broached tit the meeting of the California Fruit. Growers today was embraced •
• in President Cooper's address, and emphasized the necessity of a rigid inspec- •
I tion system which should prevent the shipment of damaged, infected or inferior •
• fruit, products. President. Cooper seemed of the opinion that only by such a •
S system could California products gain a footing in the markets of the world. •
s The afternoon' session of tlie convention was devoted to reviews of the •
• year's shipments anel discussion of marketing problems. •
s President Weinstock of the California Fruit Grcrwers and Shippers' associ- •
• ation reports this the most remarkable year in California fruit cult ure history. •
• Early drouths, frosts and unfavorable weather left no hope of more than 2500 cars •
• of deciduous fruits, hut 4824 had gone forward, as against 5223 last year ,a fall- •
• ing off of only 0 per cent. Tables of four years' shipments showed 700 per cent •
• increase in apple ami 20 per cent increase in cherry shipments last year. •
• A letter was read advocating the formation of all California fruit growers •
S into a close co-operative organization, having agents in every county and mar- •
• ket center, limiting the acreage grown, securing a ship to ply among foreign •
• countries, displaying California products to open new markets. •
• A. R. SpragUe advocated co-operation and exchange methods. Frank Ruck •
S of Yacaville maintained that eastern markets for California fruit, were limited •
• and low price's were caused by overstocking them; alto by competition with •
s strawberries, of which hundred's of tons were now raised in single counties, and •
• with banana.-, which should have an import duty imposed upon them, (leorgia •
s peaches were also our competitors whet fresh, but not when canned or dried, the •
• foreign markets for our dried fruits being rapidly expanded. •
• Corridor talk is to tbe effect that the afternoon was wasted, anel runs •
s largely on the discovery of a fungus which eradicates red ami purple scale •
• and to lively speculation upon the coming address of M. Theo. Kearney, presi- •
• dent of the combine of 1600 raisin growers and packers. In a controversy with •
• one of the latter .Mr. Kearney was arrested lately for criminal libel, and an •
S exciting time is expected when he iiddie-.es the convention. •
s FRESNO, Nov.!). — (By Associated Press.) The twenty-third convention of •
• the Fruit Growsrs of California, held under the auspices of the slate board of •
short iculture, was called to order today by President El wood Cooper. B. •
• E. Hutobinsan of Fowler and Alexander Cordon of Fresno were elected vice- •
s presidents. The address of welcome was then delivered by Dr. Chester Howell •
s of this place. He was followed by President Cooper, who delivered the presi- •
• dent's annual address. •
s I'nder the head of "Pure Food-" President. Cooper suggested that a rcsolu- •
• tion should be adopted asking congress lo pass the lira "in interstate pure •
• food law. The work that has been done to exterminate the insect enemies •
• of fruits was touched upon and the results discussed. The convention was ad- •
• vised of the importance of having ihe legis-lautre make an appropriation for d
• a California exhibit at the world's fair to be held in Paris in 1900. That Call- •
• forroia fruits may tind n ready market, the president made the following -tigges- •
• tions: »
• First, that a rigid inspection law be passed lo prevent the shipment of •
• damaged and inferior products; second, that an amendment be made to the •
• pure food law which shall create a commission backed by a sufficient appro- *
• priation, and obligated to arrestand condemn every food product that is mis- •
• branded and that is not in accordance with the provisions- of the act; •
• third, that competent agents be appointed in various sections of the state, •
• who shall watch the growing of fruit from the planting of vines and trees to •
• the shipment of the products. •
• COMMITTEES APPOINTED *
• After the reading of the. president's address the following committees were •
• appointed: •
• On resolutions —William Johnson of Courtland (chairman); Dr. I. S. Esh- •
• elman, Fresno; ~T. F. Rogue. Yuba City; T. A. Rice, El Rio, Ventura county; •
• George Bray, Santa Clara. •
• Legislation—Frank H. Buck, Vacaville; G. W. Hutchins, Marvsville; V. W, •
• Blanchard, Santa Paula; W. .1. Hotchkiss, Healdsburg; V. C. Howard, Wood- •.
• land. •
s Marketing, transportation and freight—R. 1). Stephens. Sacramento; A. •
• Block, Santa Clara: Alex Gordon, Fresno; A. D. Quits, Live Oak: R. J. Blower, A
s Woodland; Edward Burwick, Pacific Grove: W. B. Gester, Placer; Frank H. •
s Buck, Yacaville, and H. P. Stabler, Yuba City. •
t At the opening of the afternoon session B. M. Lelong read the annual re- •
• port of President H. Weinstock of the California Fruit Growers and Ship- •
S pers' association. After the reading of this report A. L. Bancroft of Contra •
• Co-ta read a |>aper on "Organising for Business," in which he advanced an •
• elaborate plan for the conduct of the fruit business, which, he thought, should •
• be run like a e'lo.-e corporation. An animated discussion ensued, W. B. Fos- •
• ter of Placer and Frank Buck of Yacaville spoke on the eastern!markets. The •
c former -tiki he had found more competition than he expected, while Buck •
• declared that to compete successfully with eastern growers our growers must •
• iwok their goods honestly. •
s After the report of the standing committee on transportation had been •
• made, the convention passed a resolution' submitted by J. A. Filcher, request- •
• ing the legislature to make such an impropriation as would insure an adequate •
• and creditable representation of California at the Paris exposition. The eon- •
• vention then adjourned. ' . •
• At a meeting of the county horticultural commissioners tonight the vine •
• hopper and remedies for its extermination were discussed. •
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stock exchanges, which will place them in
the international market.
THE WOMAN'S RAILROAD
The First Block of Stock Brings the
Cash
SAX FRANCISCO, Nov. 29.—Mrs. Annie
Kline Rickert, president of the Woman's
railroad of Tuolumne county, scored a suc
cess today. Tiie first block of her 81,000,
--000 issue of first mortgage bonds was taken.
A deed of trust had previously been given
to the California Title Insurance and Trust
Ti*««> *** - — -ase^s,
PRICE FIVE CENTS
company, the representative! of which are
the trustees for tlie bond issue.
The whole amount of bonds disposed ol
after the transferring of the deed of trust,
it was stated, amounted to $30,000. Of this
sum .*20.000 worth were taken by creditors at
par and the remaining $10,000 worth were
paid for in cash at par. The bonds bear 9
per cent interest.
Don Carlos Is Patient
MADRID, Xov. 20.—The Heraldo today
fiublishes a dispatch which says: Don Car
os will not publish a manifesto until tha.
ratification of the peace treaty by theCUasv
bers.