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VOL. XXII.— NO. 96.
WAT GAUSS MADE
RESIXT OF THE RHODE ISLAND
ELECTION WAS DECIDEDLY FA
VORABLE TO DEMOCRATS
GAII CONCEDED EVERYWHERE
REri'BLICAN MAJORITY IN THE
GENERAL ASSEMBLY IS MATE.
HI Alt. A REDUCED
CHICAGO DEMOCRATS REJOICE
Election of Carter Harrison May
Have Important Bearing- Upon Na
tional Affairs Mayor Harrison
Says He Will Not lac Trnst of the
Chicago People as a Stepping
Stone to Greater Honors.
PROVIDENCE, R. 1., April 6.— The citi
rens of Rhode Island ballotted today for
state officers including governor, lieu
tenant governor, secretary of state, at
torney general, treasurer and members of
th general assembly.
There were four state tickets In the
field headed respectively by Elisha Dyer,
Republican ' candidate for governor;
George W. Greene, Democrat; Thomas F.
Herrick, Socialist Labor, and Joseph A.
Peckham, Prohibition.
The issue involved in the election was
the adoption of the revised constitution,
which failed at last election to gain the
necessary three-fifths of all the votes
cast, but was given a large majority.
The election today resulted in a Repub
lican victory, though the Democrats
made gains in many localities. The en
tire Republican state ticket was success
ful, and the general assembly will be
Republican, though not by as large a
majority as last year.
The Socialist vote is large In the cities
and manufacturing towns.
Eighty districts out of 104 In the state
give for governor: Dyer, Republican,
1G,512; Greene, Democrat, 9,982; Herrick,
Socialist Labor, 1,247; Peckham, Prohi
bition, 1,043.
Dyer's probable plurality this year Is
9,500. Every district in the state shows
Democratic gains.
HARRISON'S VICTORY.
It May Have an Important Bearing
Upon National Politics.
CHICAGO, April s.— The official count
of yesterday's election for mayor in this
city Is as follows: Carter H. Harrison
(Dem.). 149,158; Zina R. Carter (Rep.), 107,
--225; John P. Altgeld (Ind. Dem.), 45,938;
scattering, 2,385. Harrison has a plurali
ty of 41,933, but has 6,300 less than a ma
jority.
Thomas Gahan, Democratic national
committeeman for Illinois, in speaking
oi the results of the mayoralty election,
said today:
"I gather from the returns that Carter
H. Harrison is the choice of the people,
because of his gallant fight against cor
porate Influence. The fight has been en
tirely municipal, but apart from this, I
see, as a member of the national Demo
cratic committee, the end of John P. Alt
geld's influence in national politics. The
governor really made his fight to retain
his hold on the state and consequently on
national politics. His vote was so small
that he has been wiped out of the party,
and he will not be a featherweight here
after. He may continue to fulminate, but
none will listen to him. When the vote
for him as governor in 1896 is compared
with the vote of today, it can easily be
seen that Mr. Altgeld's influence is a
thing of the past. He is dead and he will
never be resurrected. The Democrats are
through with him."
The friends of Mayor Harrison today
were busy expressing their delight at ths
vista of political activity before him i
stretching away into state and na
tional affairs. His nomination for gov
ernor is already talked of by his friends,
and the probability that he will head
the Chicago and Illinois Democrats in the
next Democratic national convention ia
eagerly discussed.
An analysis of the returns shows that
Mayor Harrison carried every one of the
thirty-four wards in Chicago except five.
His own ward, normally Republican, waa
carried by him as well as another strong
Republican ward, the Tenth, in which his
opponent, ZZina R. Carter, lives.
"I shall not use this office," said Mayor
Harrison today, "to further any political
ambitions. This will be my last term as
mayor of Chicago, and I propose to ad
minister the affairs placed in my handa
- in the best manner possible, and for the
good of the city."
"My election," continued the mayor,
"will have no great effect on the Demo
cratic party in this city. The flght was
for decency and honesty in municipal af
fairs, and the people considered that
question alone. Had I been defeated
I would still have retained a controlling
hand in the Chicago political circle. As
to Altgeld? Well, I don't believe in beat-
Ing a man when he is down. His follow
ers come from certain elements which
cannot be combined Into an effective par
ty organization. He may choose to con
tinue the flght, but I think, however, lit
tle results will be gained to him."
DIRECT AND EVASIVE.
Characteristic Letters From Two
Ex-Presidents on Universal Peace.
BOSTON, April 6.— Among the commu
nications received by the United Society
of Christian Endeavor recently in con
nection with its proposition for a "war
against war, and peace by arbitration,"
are two from former United States presi
dents, Grover Cleveland and Benjamin
Harrison. Ex-President Cleveland wrote:
"The members and friends of the So
ciety of Christian Endeavor have never
entered upon an undertaking so practical
and bo noble as the effort they are now
making to secure the abandonment of
war as a means for the settlement of in
ternational differences; and if there is
any substance to the claim that our in
stitutions and the traits that character
ise us as a people tend to national eleva
tion and Christianization, it Is eminently
proper that our country should be in the
lead in any movement In the interests of
peace."
Ex-President Harrison's letter says:
"For myself, and much more for the
great body of Its citizenship, I express
the desire of America for peace with the
whole world. It would have been vain "to
Buggest the pulling down of block houses
or family disarmament to the settlers on
a hostile Indian frontier. They would
have told yon rightly that the conditions
were not ripe, and so It may be, and is,
probably true that a full application of
the principle is not presently possible,
the devil still being unchained. It is
by a spirit of love and forbearance mas
tering the civil institutions and govern
ments of the world that we shall ap
proach universal peace and adopt arbi
tration methods of settling disputes."
HE WILL FIGHT.
Former Senator Quay Will Not
Sotand a Retreat.
PHILADELPHIA, April 6.— Former
Senator Quay today spent a long time in
conference with his counsel at the Hotel
Walton, regarding the final arrange
ments for his trial, which begins next
Monday. He also had a lengthy Inter
view with Insurance Commissioner Dur
ha.m. Mr. Durham eald:
"Mr. Quay is in the fight for United
States senator to the finish."
David P. Watson, 'who argued the Quay
case before the supreme court in Janu
ary, arrived in Philadelphia today, and
Rufus E. Shapley, of Quay's counsel, re
turned from Florida early this morning.
Senator Magee is expected today.
JONES FOR GOVERNOR.
Toledo's Newly-Elected Mayor Haa
Higher Aspirations.
TO7^EDO, 0., April s.— The friends of
Mayor Jones, In Toledo and Columbus,
simultaneously started a boom for him
today as a candidate for governor of
Ohio. A number of his Toledo represen
tatives are in Columbus, and they will
announce his candidacy in that city.
Mayor Jones, when seen about the mat
ter, especially stated that he had not
sanctioned the action of his friends, but
did not deny that ho had aspirations.
There has been doubt as to which party
he will affiliate with. Many Democrats
claim he can be nominated on that
ticket, but as Mayor Jones has always
been a Republican, and so stated during
his campaign, he will doubtless cast his
lot with that party. He will endeavor to
have a platform favoring municipal own
ership of public institutions.
Interest In Wiscoinsln Tame.
MILWAUKEE, Wis., April s.— The In
terest in the municipal and judicial elec
tions in Wisconsin was very tame, a
light vote being cast. Cassoday and
Dodge were elected to the supreme
bench without opposition. In Milwaukee
county Eugene S. Elliott, for one of the
circuit judges, had a plurality of 8,292,
and Judge Daniel H. Johnson, was re
elected circuit court judge with a plural
ity of 848. John W. Ludwig was elected
superior court judge without opposition.
Latest returns from the Fifteenth judicial
district indicate the re-'efection of Judge
Parrish. Only In the larger cities out
elde Milwaukee was there any interest
in the municipal elections. In La Crosse
the Republicans and Democrats put up a
hard fight, the Democrats coining out
victorious. Mayor Starkweather was
snowed under at West Superior.
The contest at Madison was of a pers
onal nature, Mayor Whelan (Rep.) be
ing defeated by his opponent of a year
ago. Fond dv Lac, Racine and Oshkosh
went Democratic. On the whole, the Re
publicans have the longest list of victor
ies, and many of the small towns elected
non-partisan tickets.
License was carried In Viroqua, Brod
head, Grantsburg, Glenwood, Hartland,
Friendship, Waupun, Augusta, Baldwin,
Clinton, Toman. No license In Wyocena,
Deerfleld.
Denver Is Democratic.
DENVER, Col., April s.— The Demo
cratic city ticket, excepting city clerk
and city treasurer, and probably some of
the aldermen, has been elected by plural
ities ranging from 1,000 to 2,000. The
mayor-elect is Henry V. Johnson, a pro
minent lawyer, who held the office of
United States district attorney for Colora
do during President Cleveland's second
term. The winning Democratic candi
dates in this city ran practically upon the
same platform as Mayor McMurray, de
claring unequivocally for municipal own
ership of public utilities.
In Pueblo, George West (Dem.) was
elected mayor; in Colorado Springs, Dr.
John B. Robinson (Rep.); In Cripple
Creek, O. P. Arthur (Sil. Rep.); In Victor,
W. J. Donnelly (Pop. Lab.); in Trinidad,
F. B. Wood (Rep.) ; in Central City, John
Jenkins (Dem.); in Leadvllle, J. F. Mc-
Donald (Sil. Rep.)
Missouri Democrats Score Heavily.
ST. LOUIS, April 6.— Returns from the
municipal and school elections held In
most of the towns, cities and counties
throughout Missouri yesterday, show that
the Democrats carried a majority of their
tickets, while in several cities, notably
Boonvllle and Sedalla, honors were di
vided with the Republicans. Party lines
were closely drawn. Klrksville, St.
Joseph, Carrollton, Clinton, Paris, Colum
bia, Brookfleld, Cape Girardeau, Windsor,
Holden, Richmond, Monroe City and
Moberly report Democratic majority, Jef
ferson City, Joplin, Springfield. Poplar
Bluff, Hamilton, Warrensburg, Carthage
and Mountain Grove Republican.
Anti-Quay Men Drop Judge Stewart.
HARRISBURG, Pa., April 6.-The anti-
Quay Republicans today dropped Judge
THE PRICE OF EMPIRE.
WASHINGTON, April 5. -The casualtie 3 in the
Philippines from February 4 to April 4, 1899, inclusive,
as reported to the adjutant general, are:
Killed 184
Wounded 976
Total ... 1,160
Stewart, of Franklin county, and cast
their ballots for ex-Congressman George
F. Huff, of Westmoreland county. Ex-
Congressman Huff was one of the "fav
orite sons" until the anti-Quay Republic
ans voted solidly for Congressman Dal
zell last week. Since then he has not
been voted for. Today's ballot, the 67th,
resulted as follows: Quay, 89; Jenks, 72;
Huff, BO; total, 211; necessary to a choice,
106; paired or not voting, 42.
Apathy In Tacoma.
TACOMA, Wash., April s.— The Repub
licans elected six out of eight council
men in the councilmanic election. There
was practically no interest in the elec
tion, but one-third of the voting strength
of the city attending the polls.
HAEVAED WON.
Got Decision Over Princeton In the
Debate at Alexandria Hall.
PRINCETON, N. J. April 8.-Harvard
got the decision over Princeton in the
intercollegiate debate in Alexander hall.
Princeton had the affirmative and Har
vard the negative side of the question.
"Resolved, That a formal alliance be
tween the United States and Great Brit
ain for the protection and advancement
of the common interests is advisable."
President Potter presided, and, after
preliminary remarks, introduced James
H. Northrup, who opened the debate for
Princeton. Then followed Stephen D.
Rosenthal for the negative, Alfred S,
Weston for the affirmative, Harry F.
Wolff for the negative, Nathaniel S.
Reeves for the affirmative and Wilbur
Morse closed for the negative.
The judges, Prof. E. J. Phelps, Yale;
J. B. Moore, Columbia, and J. W. Jenks,
Cornell, decided In favor of the negative.
THURSDAY MORNING, APRIL 6, 1899.
AMOTI RUSSIA
SPREAD OF SERIOUS LABOR TROU
BLES AND STRIKES IS (AIS.
ING MICH ALARM
FACTS ARE BEING SUPPRESSED
PRESS IS GAGGED AND PREVENTED
FROM LETTING PUBLIC KNOW
"WHAT IS HAPPENING
PEOPLE BEGGED TO REVOLT
Towns, Mills and Factorial Inundat
ed With Socialist and Revolution
ary Proclamations by Agitator*
Believed to Be Enconragcd
Abroad Archbishop Ireland Has
a Karen ell Audience With Pope.
LONDON, April 6.— The St. Petersburg
correspondent of the Times telegraphs an
alarmist statement regarding the spread
of serious labor troubles and strikes In
the different districts of Russia. Numer
ous rumors, he says, are In circulation In
St. Petersburg— reports of troops sent to
suppress outbreaks, of the wholesale de
struction of property, of numerous ar
rests and of the gagging of the press
yet not half of what Is happening ever
reaches the ears of the capital. Towns,
mills and factories, the correspondent de
clares, are literally Inundated with so
cialist and revolutionary proclamations
by agitators who are undoubtedly as
sisted from abroad. All this, together
with the agitation fostered by the stu
dents, creates a serious political outlook.
IT WILL NOT DOWN.
Britons Dislike Award of Atbara
Brldg-e to Americans.
LONDON, April s.— The fact that the
contract to build the bridge over the
Atbara river, a branch of the Nile, has
been awarded to a Philadelphia firm,
continues to cause a great impression
here. The Evening News today refers to
the matter as "An Egyptian war of
scandal," characterizes the whole trans
action as a "scandalous story," and de
clares the specifications were altered in
favor of the American contractor, add
ing:
"It is inexplicable. If one remembers
the habitual animosity shown by the
khedlve and Ms government to their
habitual protectors. If the bitter an
tipathy to British engineers revealed In
these proceedings cannot be traced to
the khedive, and Is* the result of foolish
and unpatriotic prejudices upon the part
of his English advisers, the sooner those
advisers are brought to book the bet
ter."
The same paper also publishes an
other interview with Mr. Westwood, of
the firm of Westwood & Rlgby, the Eng
lish contractors, in reply to a cabled In
terview with Mr. Roberts, of the Pencoyd
bridge works, in which Mr. Westwood
asserts that the Egyptian war office al
tered the design to suit the Americans,
while it did not give the British firms
the same chance. The British tenders,
Mr. Westwood explained, were higher,
because special girders were required
which were dropped In the case of the
Americans, "who were allowed to sup
ply a pin bridge, which good English en
gineers have utterly discarded, because
It makes a weak bridge."
QUESTION OF COPYRIGHT.
Appeal to 1 Secretary Hay for Inter
national Concessions.
LONDON, April 6.-The morning pa
pers comment with sympathy and ap
proval upon a long letter which Alfred
Austin, the poet laureate, addressed to
Col. John Hay, the American secretary
of state, from Florence, Italy, on March
25, apeallng on the ground of the unity
of the English speaking people for equal
copyright in all English-speaking coun
tries for all books written in English.
The Standard, In an editorial note, urges
that copyright between Great Britain and
the United States should be absolutely re
ciprocal, and suggests that the moment
Is propitious for an international con-
vention with the United States. The
Times, commendting upon the "ingenious
and forceful manner in which Mr Aus
tin introduces the question by pointing
to the demonstration occasioned by "Mr
Kipling's illness as a proof of the liter
ary sympathy between the two coun
tries, says:
"It will be interesting to hear Mr. Hay's
reply, for he is a man of letters, with
an audience on both sides of the Atlantic
We rather suspect that an attempt to
disturb the existing arrangement might
only stir upja. hor^.V s nest. Perhaps Mr.
Hays reply will throw light on this
Important point."
SNARES WERE LAID.
Archbishop Ireland Tells How Amer
ican Prelates Escaped Them.
LONDON, April 6.-The Rome corre
spondent of the Morning Post says:
"Archbishop Ireland is said to regard
the submission of the American prelates
to the pope's letter on "Americanism,"
as one of the most splendid examples
of obedience ever shown by the Catholic
clergy. He is surprised that the letters
of Cardinal Gibbons and Archbishop Cor
rigan cause criticism, which, in his
judgment, has arisen from the disappoint
ment felt by the extreme party at seeing
the American prelates escape the snares
laid for them."
ROME, April s.— Drs. t,apponi and Maz
zoni have issued another formal denial
of the disquieting stories circulated about
the pope's health. They declare that he
follows" his usual occupations, grants
audiences daily, and celebrates mass al
most every morning.
Dr. Lapponl declares the pope la now
in the same health that he has enjoyed
for two or three years past His holiness
received Archbishop Ireland today in
farewell audience.
FAVORS DREYFUS.
Installment of Evidence Published
. by the Voltaire an* Figaro.
PARIS, April s.— The Voltaire and Fi
garo today publish an Installment of
Dreyfus evidence In the shape of some
foreign documents in which it is set forth
that the foreign office received several
official denials from Col. Schwartzkop
pen, the former German military attache
here, and from the Italian government
emphatically denying that they had had
relations with Dreytus. The documents
published by the Voltaire alao shows that
the French foreign office intercepted a
coded telegram addressed by Col. Pan
nissardi, the former Italian military at
tache at Paris, to his government, show
ing that he did not know Dreyfus.
(KHHITI CLAIM.
It la Causing; much Annoyance for
the Italian Government.
LONDON, April 6.— The Rome corres
pondent of the Times, discussing the
terms of the settlement recently arrived
at between Colombia and the represen
tatives of the Cerrutti claim, under Mr.
Cleveland's award, says:
" It is doubtful whether Italy would be
willing to coerce Colombia If the latter
should reject as iniquitous the exorbitant
demand of Signor Cerruti's non-Italian
creditors. On the contrary It Is probable
that, if these creditors persist in their
unreasonable attitude, Italy will be
drawn to concoct with the Colombian
authorities some means of evading the
legal obstacles to Slgnor Cerruttl's en
joyment of the indemnity awarded by
President Cleveland."
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SAMOAN SITUATION.
It la Now Regarded an More Satisfac
tory by All Parties Concerned.
WASHINGTON, April 6.— The Samoan
agreement for a high commission has
progressed to the point wbere the three
governments are exchanging notes as to
the members of the commission. This Is
accepted as an assurance that Lord Sal
isbury accepts not only the principle of
the commission, but the commission It
self, as the consideration ot the British
delegate would hardly be. entered upon
unless the commission was. assured. The
published report that three commission
ers would be named from each country Is
without foundation, a? such a plan has
never been considered. There will be
one from each country, of about the same
relative rank or standing. It is to in
sure this similarity of standing that the
three governments are mutually discuss
ing the names of the commissioners, the
question being whether they will he-mil
itary men, consuls general or officials in
the foreign service. Aside from this de
sire to secure uniformity, there la evi
dently some wish not t& have any one
country name a commissioner who may
be personally objectionable by reason of
his previous activities in Samoan dis
putes.
The semi-official announcement that
the German government will not appoint
either Consul General Roserifhal ~'or Con
sul General Rose as its representative on
the Samoan commission, taken in con
nection with the declaration of a purpose
to select an official of the rank of con
sul general for the place, has tended to
confirm the belief of the officials here
that the intention Is to name Dr. Schmidt
as the German commissioner. Dr.
Schmidt is now a prlvyVcouncillor and a
director In the foreign office at Berlin of
matters connected with Asiatic and Sa
moan policy. He was consul general of
Samoa at Apia until four years ago, when
he was withdrawn at the instance of the
United States, owing to his attitude
towards Mr. Mulligan, the United States
consul general there.
LONDON, April 6.— The Berlin corre
spondent of the Times flays:
"In official circles the Samoan situation
is considered much improved, and It is
now confidently expected that Great Bri
tain will accept Germany's proposals re
garding unanimity in the Investigating
commission."
♦
CAUSED LITTLE COMMENT.
IHafloQutlon of Cuban Assembly Not
Clasaed as a Sensation.
HAVANA, April s.— The dissolution of
the Cuban military assembly does not
cause any particular comment among Cu
bans or Americans here, sach a step hav
ing been predicted two weeks ago. Tho
American military authorities, while
pleased .that an objection to the dispersal
of the Cuban army Jiaa been removed,
had been preparing to distribute the
$3,000,000 without the aid of the assembly's
rolls, by causing to be drawn up dupli
cate rolls. In this worjc the provincial
governors were co-operating with the Cu
ban commanders In their provinces. In
addition, the war assembly's rolls are be
ing verified and corrected by independ
ent inquiries, and the task may last an
other month. In spite of this, the dis
tribution of money to the Cuban soldiers
will possibly begin In the Vicinity of Ha
vana within a fortnight. The general rules
controlling the distribution are to ex
clude all men who have enlisted since
July 17, 1898, and to exclude former sol
diers now holding government positions
or belonging to the rural guards, first
paying each private and non-commission
ed officer $100. Then, lf t as expected, a
balance remains, $160 will be paid to each
officer. If, after this, there la any mon
ey left, it will be disposed of as the pres
ident directs.
FIGHT ON POLYGAMY.
It Is Vigorously Irged by New York
Conference M. K. Church.
NEWBURG, N. T., April 8.-At the
100 th annual session of the New York
conference of the-M. E. church a reso
lution was adopted protesting against
allowing Congressman Roberts, of Utah,
to retain his seat. The resolution also
proposes an amendment to the national
constitution making polygamy a crime
to be severely punished, the penalties to
include disqualification to vote or to
hold any office of honor, trust or emolu
ment In the United States.or state or ter
ritory therein. Dr. life, of Salt Lake,
spoke vigorously in favor ot the resolu
tion.
LA CEOSSE RIYEE FLOOD.
Threatens to Do Much Damage In
the I,a Crowe V«lley.
LA CROSSE, Wis.. April s.— The La
Crosse river, which empties into the Mis
sissippi at this poinSUfci overflowing Its
banks and the La Cro'sss valley is flood
ed from North La Qrosse. to Bangor, a
distance of 167 miles. : Much damage has
been done to farms In the valley, and
water is filling the basements of many
buildings in the village of West Salem.
The water is rising rapidly and Is nearly
up to the tracks of thfe Chicago & North
western and Chicago* Milwaukee & St.
Paul, which run th« whole length ot the
valley.
FISH FAMINE lAR
NEVER BEEN SUCH A SHORTAGE
IN THE HISTORY OF THE]
TRADE
SAYS BOOTH & CO.'S MANAGER
SEVERE WINTER AND THE UNPRE
CEDENTED DEMAND ARE THE
MAIN CAUSES
WHITEFISH FOE WEALTHY
C. W. Turner Return* From a Trip
Around Lake Superior lee Ex
tends Into 1 the Lake Over a Hun
dred Miles and Three Feet Thick
— Fidhinar Boat* May Not Get Out
for a Month.
All Indications point to a fish famine
for the Northwest and unless something
unforeseen turns up planked whiteflsh
will only be found this year on the tables
of millionaires. Prices are up and the
supply of Lake Superior fish Is almost
exhausted, all because of the backward
ness of spring, according to Charles W.
Turner, Chicago manager of the Booth
Packing company, which controls the fish
supply at the head of the lakes. Mr.
Turner was in the city yesterday, return
ing from a trip of Inspection to the Lake
Superior fisheries of his company and he
foretells a gloomy prospect for the peo
ple who are fond of finny food.
"There has never been such a shortage
In the fish supply In the history of the
trade," said Mr. Turner last evening.
"The condition at the head of the lakes
is unparalleled. Last year we started out
our boats from Duluth on April 10, and
from Bayfleld on April 6. This year It
will be May 10, at least, before the boats
can get out. That means that we lose
from a month to six weeks of fishing and
our supply without exaggeration is prac
tically exhausted.
"There Is three feet of Ice on Lake Su
perior and the keeper of th Sand island
light house writes me that he cannot see
blue water for twenty miles. That is the
condition at Bayfield and at the head of
the lakes there is 150 miles of Ice that
will average three feet In thickness.
John Beargrease, the Indian mail carrier
who carries the mails by means of his
dog sleds from Two Harbors to Grand
Portage, tells me that there is at least ISO
MILES OF THE ICE.
"There is solid Ice at Outer island and
Beaver- bay.
"The fish that we get from Lake Su
perior are largely taken by the Twin
Cities and the Northwest and our depots
at the head of the lakes are practically
supply houses for St. Paul and Minne
apolis. There Is not a pound of white
fish up there now, because the sales hava
been so unprecedented. All frozen fish are
gone. It has been our custom to keep
100,000 to 200,000 pounds in the freezers at
the central house at Chicago, but we
have not enough to supply our customers.
The freezer supply is put on the market
during tne summer months when the de
mand exceeds the supply. In July, Aug
ust and September it is almost Impossible
to get whiteflsh.
"Our lake fisheries are at Duluth, Bay
field, Ashland, Ontonagon, the Soo, Man
istique and Grand Marais, and the ve
ports are the same from all of them.
This Is the greatest clean-up on record.
"I bought flsh yesterday 1,130 miles
ncrth of St. Paul, In Northern Canada,
and paid 8 cents a pound for it. The
fish will cost 10 cents a pound delivered
here. I have paid 9 cents for sturgeon
that three years ago sold in Duluth for
a cent a pound. The sturgeon will all go
to New York and Chicago, because the
price is prohibitory in this market.
"We do not intend to advance the price
in the same proportion as the cost has
increased. Ten cents will probably be
the wholesale price on whiteflsh, and the
same fish will bring 12% cents In Chicago.
When the supply is totally exhausted, as
appears to be -the outlook, whiteflsh can
not be purchased for love nor money.
"One factor In the scarcity has been
that the
WINTER WAS SO COLD
that our fishermen could not get out to
flsh through the ice. One-third of the
winter supply had heretofore been caught
through the Ice, but this year I doubt
If one-tenth will be. In many places
on the north shore of Lake Superior the
weather has been 40 degrees below zero
for weeks at a time.
"Whiteflsh are getting scarcer anyway
under normal conditions. They are be
ing driven up to the Canadian shore of
Lake Superior by the increase In the
volume of seweage that Is poured into
the lake, but more largely by the saw
mills. When a flsh gets a bit of saw
dust In Its gills it has the same effect
as if a man was to get a cinder in his
eye. The flsh Is bound to move on. Pretty
soon we shall have to go to Canada for
all our flsh. The United States Is not
severe enough in enforcing the propaga
tion of flsh. That Is a point we are try
ing to remedy by teaching our fishermen.
In the spawning season the fishermen
throw back the spawn of their catch,
and 90 per cent will hatch. We are al
ready reaping the benefit of. this system,
and it should be more general."
• APOLOGIES IN ORDER.
Madrid Telia Why Spa.nl*h Officer*
Should Fight With Filipino*.
NEW YORK, April 6.— A dispatch from
Madrid says: ,
"The Spanish war minister received in
formation on Saturday that a large num
ber of Spanish officers who had been
prisoners in the hands of the Tagalos,
had entered the service of the latter.
Among the prisoners were some chiefs of
the Spanish general's staff and officers
of artillery. In Spanish military circles
this is held to explain the military organ
ization of the Tagalos against the Amer
icans, which has hitherto been inexplica
ble. The following semi-official note Is
published by the Journal, which is friend
ly to Sllvela:
" 'Rumor h&a reached th« government to
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BULLETIN OF
IMPORTANT NEWS OF THE DAY
"Weather Forecast for St. Paul.
Fair; Northwesterly Winds.
I— Filipino War No* Over.
Fresh Fish Famine.
Rhode Island Election.
3— One Hoar Honeymoon.
Dr. Archibald V indicated.
House of Hope Annual. *-
3— The Legislative Sesaioln.
Senate Passes Anti-Trust Act.
Day In the House.
4— Editorial.
Partition of China.
. C — S|joriiiiu News.
Labor Troubles.
Northwest News.
Attack on Coal Trust.
6— Markets of the World.
Bar Silver, 09 3-4 c.
Chicago l May Wheat. 78c.
Stocks Dull and Irregular.
7 — Minneapolis Matters.
Nevrs of the Railroads.
B— ln the Field of Labor.
School Board Meeting.
State Poultry Association.
ATLANTIC LINERS.
NEW YORK— Arrived: Bovic, Liverpool-
Amsterdam, Rotterdam. Sailed: Rot
terdam, Rotterdam; Friesland, Ant
werp; Majestic, Liverpool.
SOUTHAMPTON-Sailed: Lahn, New
York.
MOVILLE — Arrived: Anchorla, New
York.
MARSEILLES — Arrived: Karamania,
New York.
PHILADELPHIA— Arrived : Belgenland,
Liverpool.
QUEENSTOWN — Arrived: Waesland,
Philadelphia for Liverpool.
TODAY'S EVENTS.
METROPOLITAN— Modjeska in "Mary
Stuart," 8:15 PM.
GRAND— "Through the Breakers," 8:15
PM.
Palm Garden— "Vaudeville, 2 and 8 PM.
Y. M. C. A. entertainment, People's
church, 8 PM.
Knights of Pythias ball, Armory, 8:30.
the effect that certain general officers
who were thought to be in captivity have
oome to an arrangement with the rebels.
The government has no proof that this
statement Is exact, but if It was so
everybody would understand that the
fault lies with the Americans, for they
have from the beginning prevented any
negotiations for the liberation of the pris
oners and have placed the latter in the
position of having to die from hunger or
find some means of supporting life. Un
der such circumstances, it need not be
thought surprising that individually some
prisoners may have entered the service
of the Tagalos.' "
ADMIRAL DEWEY'S HEALTH.
It t» Pronounced Excellent by Sur-
Kfoii General of the Navy.
WASHINGTON. April s.— Admiral Van
Reypen, surgeon general of the navy, said
today that all the recent reports receiv
ed from Manila showed that Admiral
Dewey was in excellent health. The sur
geon of the Boston has recently arrived
back from the Manila station, and the
surgeon general specially inquired of him
as to Dewey's health. The response was
most satisfactory, showing that from the
standpoint of a naval surgeon, closely
Identified with the admiral, he was in aa
good health as could be expected In such
a climate.
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YOUNG DEWEY MODEST.
Will Not Serve on the Committee to
Receive the Raleigh.
NEW YORK, April 5. — Mayor Van
Wyck added but one name to the list of
100 citizens to receive the returning
United States steamship Raleigh today,
and that was the name of George Good
win Dewey, the only child of the ad
miral.
- The young man was graduated at
Princeton college in 1896, and is now in
business with Joy, Langdon & Co., dry
goods commission merchants, 108 Worth
street. He is extremely modest, and
when informed by a reporter that his
name had been put on the list of honor
said:
"I have my own idea of what my fa
ther would like, and if the mayor has
been good enough to select me as one
of the committee to receive the officers
and crew of the Raleigh I will have to
see him and beg off. I'm in business now,
and have no right to figure in any dem
onstration that honors the victors of the
battle of Manila.
"I think I ought to keep quiet, as I
have done nothing for my country. I
should, of course, be glad to shake hands
and welcome the men on the Raleigh,
particularly Lieut. William Winder is
my cousin.
"The last time I saw my father was
when I accompanied him to the depot,
after he had been put in command of
the Asiatic squadron, and I shook hands
with him at the depot. As the train was
ready to start I grasped his hands again
and said I hoped he would have a most
successful cruise. He replied: 'O, yes,
George; I think I will. You know I'll be
the first commodore to command the
Asiatic squadron since Perry. There
ought to be something in that.' Then he
laughed and the train went on Its way."
REMARKABLE RULING.
St. Louts Judge Practically Decides
a Man Has a Right to Beat His Wife
ST. LOUIS, April 5.— A decision was
rendered by Judge Peabody in the city
police court today that under certain
conditions a husband has the right to
beat his wife. The case was of one
Bernard Ketzer, charged with beating
his wife, because she would not agree
with him In the management of their
children. Judge Peabody said, In pass
ing judgment:
"In this case the wife was more guilty
than the husband for trying to contra
dict and thwart her husband's will In
the presence of the children, and setting
them a bad example, which he had a
right to rebuke. There are times when
a wife Irritates her husband to such an
extent that he cannot control himself
and uses his hand or fist. As long as no
serious harm is done, I do not believe
in punishment."
Japanese Laborers Not "Wanted.
SEATTLE, Wash., April s.— The emi
gration question, says the Osaka Main
chi, Is giving the Japanese government
a lot of trouble. Everywhere the emi
grants have gone they have met with
opposition, and the policy of the govern
ment Is to refuse, as far as possible to
grant passports to free laborers to Ha
waii, America and Australia.
WAR IS IT EIED
FILIPINOS ARE MASSING AT A
POINT NOT FAR DISTANT
FROM CALUMPIT
MS AGUIMDO LOST COMMAND?
TH Kills IS A RUMOR TO THAT EF
FECT NOT \i;milKi) BY
AMERICAN COMMANDER
PEACE PROCLAMATION POSTED
Favorably Received by Natives In
Manila, bat It* Effect Upon tbe
Disaffected Element on the Out-
Bide Can Be Only *Snrmlsed
Nothing Has Been Heard From
Gen. Otis During Present Week.
NEW YORK, April 5.-(Speclal.)-A
special from Manila says: "There la
every reason to believe that the war with
Agulnaldos forces ia not ended, despite
the pacific overtures of the American
government, made in, the proclamation
signed by the commissioners and the
military an d naval commanders here.
The document has been posted in aad
outside the city, and has been favorably
received in Manila by both natives and
foreigners. Just what its effect has been
on those outside the city, however, must
be left to surmise, as there is no way
to ascertain at present. It is thought
here that there is no likelihood of cessa
tion of hostilities on the part of Aguln
aldo and his followers, and the report
that the Filipino chief has been super
seded in the command of the rebel forces
Is as yet an unconfirmed rumor.
"The rebels are known to be massing
in great force near Calumpit. This would
seem to indicate that they have not aban
doned the struggle, and another great
battle is among the probabilities. Gen.
Mac Arthur has kept posted on the move
ments of the enemy, and his scouting
parties have been frequently fired upon.
An American officer said that it was like
ly that a final blow would be necessary
to convince the Filipinos of the folly of
longer continuing the unequal struggle.
and it was his opinion that the next en
gagement with the rebels would be the
most decisive of any that has yet oc
curred. Gen. Otis is keeping silent aa
to his plans, but there is a sort of un
derstanding that when the Filipinos are
again attacked they will be given a lea
son that they will not soon forget."
DAGUPAN BOMBARDED.
MANILA, April 6.— The United States
cruiser Charleston, which has been cruis
ing along the west coast of Luzon to the
north, sent a boat Inshore near Dagupan
last Saturday to make soundings. The
rebels opened fire, wounding a United
States officer. The cruiser thereupon
bombarded the town, the insurgents
evacuating it.
AGUINALDO REPORTED SUPER
SEDED.
MANILA, April s.— There are persistent
rumors today that Agufnaldo, the insur
gent leader, has been supplanted in the
control of tho Filipino affairs by Gen.
Antonio Luna, commander-in- chief of
the Filipino forces. Luna is described aa
being a typical belligerent.
A Spanish banker who was Interviewed
expressed fear that the proclamation will
not reach the masses controlling the re
bellion, because, ho explained, the Fili
pinos at Manila are mostly domestic*
and clerks who have no definite opinions,
and the wire pullers outside of the city
have undoubtedly intercepted It. Con
tinuing, the Spanish banker said that il
the proclamation had been Issued on May
2. or even August 14. of last year, th«
lfsult would have been different, as. In
his opinion, based on twenty years' ex
perience, the only argument which ap
peals to the masses here is the gun.
The editor of Oceania thinks the proc
lamation is the most politic document
ever published in the Philippine islands,
and that it is bound to convince the wa
vering of the folly of further hostilities.
An English merchant saya the first
clause, with reference to the establish
ment and maintenance of American sov
ereignty, and warning the rebels, should
settle the question in the minds of every
thinking Filipino.
A Scotch shipowner thinks 11 does not
leave .any further doubt as to the policy
of the United States, and that conse
quently Aguinaldo must submit to the
Inevitable, as the continuance of hostili
ties opposes the best interests of the Fil
ipinos.
GErN. OTIS' PLANS.
He Has Not Seen Fit to Communicate
Them to Washington Thin Week.
WASHINGTON, April s— lf Gen. Otis
Is maturing plans for another campaign
against the insurgents in the vicinity of
Calumpit, as indicated in the press tils
patches from Manila, he has not so In
formed tho war department. In fact the
general has not thought It needful to
communicate With, the department for
two days. While it may be necessary to
send troops against the insurgents, who
have gathered at Calumpit, in order to
make the authoirty of the United States
more secure, and for the effect upon the
natives, yet It is not thought that Aguin
aldo has any great force, and It is be
lieved that upon the approach of the
American army the insurgents will retire
after the exchange of a few shots.
NEW PACKING COMPANY.
Organised at Sioux Falls With Four
Million* Capital.
SIOUX FALLS, S. D., April s.— The sa'«
of the plant of the Northwestern Packing
company yesterday to Theron Davis, of
New York, representing capitalists of
that city resulted today In the formation
of a corporation by Mr. Davis, having a
capital of $4,000,000. Three millions was
taken by Mr. Davis at par, for the syn
dicate. A. Lester Heyer, a prominent
New York packer, and Charles T. Crock
er, capitalist of Fitchburg, arrived to
day. These three gent'emen. with Ed
win D. Clark and Jesse W. Boyce, of
this city, were elected a board of direc
tors, who this afternoon elected Mr. Hey
ar president of the company. He will re
move here and give the plant his per
sonal attention*