i Loup City Northwestern. VOL. XIX. LOUP CITY, SHERMAN COUNTY. NEBRASKA, FRIDAY, JANUARY 3, 1902. NUMBER 8. SETTLE WITH BRITAIN United States Has Old Controversies Need ing Adjustment. EFFORTS FOR A TREATY SOON Many Perplexing Matter* Are Brought Up Through the Canadian Border— War*litpn on the Ureal I.uke*. Alaskan Boundary Etc. WASHINGTON. Dec. 30— It is ex pected that efforts will be renewed before long for the settlement of the controversies, which have long existed between the United States and Great Britain, growing out of the relations along the Canadian border, the At lantic fisheries, war ships on the Great . Lakes, the Alaskan boundary ^ and other questions. Heretofore, the negotiations designed to secure a set tlement of the matters recited have not proved effective, largely because of the cumbersome machinery of negotiations, and this has led to a belief that much more could be ac complished by direct negotiations be tween Secretary Hay and Lord Pauncefote on the main points, and the subsequent assembling of a com mission representing the United States, Great Britain and Canada, to give form to the basis of the agree ment rendered. The British authorities have expect ed for some time that when the isth mian canal treaty was once disposed of, there would be u renewal of ef forts to adjust the Alaskan boundary and other pending questions, the canal treaty being regarded as one of the many pending issues. Now, that the British government has yield ed the Clayton-Bulwer treaty and Other points in the ismathian nego tiation. it desires to take up some of the other questions, in which impor tant interests are involved. Lord Pauncefote desires to clear- up all pending differences and have “a clean slate” before his present term as am bassador comes to a close. When he came to Washington there were four great issues between the two governments. The first of these was the Bering sea controversy, which had reached an acute stage. Diplo macy disposed of this issue. The sec ond issue was her Venezuela, whioh, like the seal question, at one time threatened war. But the efforts of diplomacy were again successful in averting trouble and bringing about a settlement. The third important issue was on the isthmian canal, which has been satisfactorily disposed of by the recent Hay-Pauncefote treaty. This leaves only one issue remaining in order to bring about the “clean slate,” namely, the border controversy, both as to Canada and Alaska. The British officials usually link these various boundary controversies together, as they are more or less con nected. A present, a modus vivendi exists as to the Alaskan boundary, chiefly for the purpose of avoiding a clash along the border and holding each side in check until a final boun dary is determined upon. It seems to be conceded on both sides that the modus cannot he carried on indefinite ly and that sooner or later the main question of establishing a permanent boundary must l»e settled. Lord Lansdowne's desire to take up the question was expressed clearly in his note to Secretary Hay last spring, when the British government declined to accept the senate amendment to the first Hay-Pauneefote treaty. I Ilr. John Bell Demi. BENTOR HARBOR, Mich., I)ect 30. —Dr. John Bell, the highest ranking Knight of Pithlas in the world-and one of the best known physicians in southwestern Michigan, died here.' He was a prominent memb’er“fof tluP-Mh sonic fraternity throughout the state and was elected major general of the uniform rank, Knights of. I’ythias, of the world in 1898. He was once mayor of Benton Harbor. > t.Report ot HttoU of Spain. MADRID, Dec. —The-keport of the Bank of Spain for the week ended December 28 shows the following: Gold in hand, increased 111,000 pese tas; silver In hand, increased 2,330,000 pesetas; notes in circulation, increase 7,449,000 pesetas. SeiftinaiHriii Very Low. WABHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 30—The condition of Adjutant General Sea mans of California, who has been ill here for over two weeks, is very criti cal. He failB to respond to the med icines given him. FOUR DEAD IN WRECK George Kodle and Wife of Omaha, Killed on Northweeteru. MALTA, 111., Dec. 30.—A terrible wreck on the Chicago & Northwest ern railroad resulted in the death of four persons and the injury of a score of more of others. The first section of a through passenger train from Omaha, while running sixty miles an hour, dashed into a freight train, de molishing two engines, five Pullman sleepers and eight freight ears. An Instant after the crash the air was filled with cries of the injured. Fire soon added horror to the scene. In a short time all the cars were con sumed and nothing remained to tell the story but the charred embers and the steel frames of the vestibules, the wheels and the battered remains of the engines. DEAD. GEORGE HU DIO, 137 North Thir ^'-aecond avenue, Omaha; died at ho tel from injuries. MRS. GEORGE IM DIO, Omaha; terribly scalded and died in hospital. B. O. NICHOIjS. Council Bluffs; died of burns and other injuries. ELMS DUNCAN, Chicago, Pullman porter; killed instantly. Duncan, the sleeping car porter, was the only person killed outright. Mrs. Rudlo and B. O. Nichols of Council Bluffs succumbed to their in juries at St. Luke's hospital. Miss Grace Stewart of Council Bluffs, whom Nichols was to marry, started for De kalb, but reached there after the re lief train had passed through. She did not see Mr. Nichols alive. Many Nebraskans were injured In the wreck. PRESIDENT'S NOTE TO SHAW Regard* an Final Governor's Acceptance to Alllxon. DES MOINES, la., Dec. 30.—Gover nor Shad received the expected letter from President Roosevelt. The letter is not exactly a formal tender of the position of secretary of the treasury to the governor, but rather assumes that the tender was formally made on behalf of the President by Senator Allison. This had not been the un derstanding of the governor, but is satisfactory, as it is clear to Gover nor Shaw that the president Intended the offer by Allison to be final If ac cepted, and it was accepted by the governor at the time. President Roosevelt expressed to the governor his regard for him in pleasant language, makes the wish that their official relations may be cordial, and invites him to Washing ton for a conference at the conveni ence of the governor. He will there fore go to Washington, starting New Year’s day, to he gone probably ten days. He can do this and be back in time to present his biennial mes sage to the legislature. He will com plete the message in the next few days and be ready to take up his new duties as soon as he can get settled in Washington. DENMARK SLOW TO CLOSE DEAL Government Shown Inability to Reach Determination. WASHINGTON, Dec. 30.—There have been no recent developments of importance In the matter of the pro posed sale of the Danish West Indies to this government, negotiations for which at various times have been car ried on between the United States and Denmark. The United States has de fined its position very clearly as to the terms under which it will pur chase the islands, but apparently through the inability of the Danish government to reach a determination to close the deal, the negotiations so far have failed of conclusion. If any request looking to an arrangement for a plebiscite is in contemplation by the Copenhagen government its wishes in this respect have not yet been communicated to the state de partment. EXPECTS PfACLEllL SOLUTION Chilean Lharge In Washington Looks to No War With Argentine. WASHINGTON, Dec. 30.—Advices received by Senor Infante, the Chile an charge, today confirmed the news already published that the Argentine minister at Santiago had Informed the CTlilean minister of foreign affairs that 'Argentine could not accept all the terms of the protocol heretofore signed for the settlement of the dis pute, and that some changes would be necessary in the instrument. Se nor Infante’s information from his government is that there is no truth whatever in the statement that a change was made in the protocol by the Chilean minister. HAS A WARLIKE LOOK German Warships Oast Anchors in Waters Near Venezuela. IMMINENT DANGER Of A CLASH Internal Condition Not ProtuUiag of Great lieaoltt—Supposed Plan of Ger man* I* Blockade—Object I* to Prevent Introduction of Foreign Supplies*. WASHINGTON, Dec. -8.—The gath ering of German warships in the vicin ity of Venezuela and the presence in the same locality of many American, British, French and other foreign war ships, is directing attention to the imminence of the naval demonstration Germany is about to make against Ven ezuela. Thus far, the German government has not made known the exact details of its proposed move, the official com munications to the United States be ing confined to an inquiry as to the attitude of this government on the question of a demonstration hi view of the purpose on the part of Ger many not to acquire any permanent, foot hold' in Venezuela. The answer of this government was entirely sat isfactory to the German authorities, who since have proceeded with the ex ecution of their plans for coercing Venezuela. It is said to be probable that the first move of Germany will be establish a blockade of Venezuelan ports, so as to prevent the introduc tion of food products into Venezuela and thus starve the besieged into sub mission. Venezuela, it is said, is entirely de pendent on the outside world for its supply of corn, which is staple among the Venezuelans. The Germans are expected to occupy one or more of the main ports of Ven ezuela, probably I*a Guayra and Mara caibo. In this connection most posi tive assurances have been given to the United States government that the oc cupation is to be temporary and only for such length of time as to enable the collection of the debt due to the Germans, thtis disposing of the report that there is any intention of estab lishing a German coaling station on Venezuelan soil. On the part of Venezuela it is semi officially stated that President Castro has made known that be is prepared for any eventuality. There is com plete silence, however, as to the de fensive measures Venezuela is adopt ing, but there is no indication that she is laying mines or preparing In any way to resist the occupation of L« .»r Mr. Strauss: Your letter of the Isth inst. is at hand. Illness has confined me to my room for almost five weeks and I am now hardly able to sit up and write this. My desire for the quiet and com fort of absolute retirement from pub lic or semi-public service is very strong, and grows stronger as the davs pass. I should, without hesita tion, yield to this and decline your request that I accept a place among those who are to seek the promotion of industrial peace by friendly Inter vention in troubles between employers and the employed. If I were not afraid that i should thereby disregard an important duty. My reflections have made it clear to me that I should ac cept the place assigned to me, and I do so with an earnest wish that those se lected to actively represent the pur poses and motives of your conference may not labor in vain. Yours very truly, GROVER CLEVELAND. Hon. Oscar S. Strauss, New York. Mr. Strauss said, in giving the letter to the public, that every man named on the general committee had slgnl- j fled acceptance of the trust and work. WAR CLOUD IS DISPELLED Chile and Argentina Withdraw Croupe and Will Arbltrrte. WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 27.—The Argentine minister. Dr. Garcia Qarcia Merou, today received a dispatoh from the minister of foreign affairs at Buenos Ayres, announcing the satis factory termination of the Chile-Ar gentine trouble and giving the basis of settlement. The dispatch is as fol lows: “The pending incidents with Chile have been solved by agreement di rectly with the government of that country and in a satisfactory form. Chile gives explanation of the open ing of roads through the disputed ter ritory, and both governments agree to withdraw the police forces which they have maintained in the territory in controversy, situated near the inlet of Ultima Esperanza. ALCOKTA, "Minister of Foreign Affairs." Garcia-Merou expressed himself as highly gratified at the disappearance of the war cloud and pointed out that (hat terms of the settlement showed that Argentina's earnest desire to maintain peace has led her to make considerable sacrifice. By both forces withdrawing their police from the locality the govern ment ownership of the Ultima Esper anza territory becomes a question of arbitration. SOLDIERS INDULGE: IN RIOTING While Away Lonely Hour* at l’reKlito by Wreck lux Saloon. SAN FRANCISCO, Cal., Doc. 27.— Last night’s riot at the Presidio had a sequel tonight. The saloon of Dave Tarpey, just outside of the Presidio, where last night's trouble occurred, was completely wrecked. About 7 o’cIock nearly 200 soldiers surrounded Tarpey’s saloon and began shooting and firing rocks into the building. The windows and doors were broken and bar fixtures demol ished. A riot call was answered by a platoon of mounted artillery, who quickly suppressed the riot. Several arrests were made. William Ross, a soldier, who has been doing extra duty at Tarpey's su loon, ejected two soldiers from the place on Tuesday night because they were unruly and for this he secured the enmity of the mob element among the soldiers. Notable Ex-Slava Killed, GUTHRIE, Okl., Dec. 27.—Simon ! Owens, aged 102, was burned to a crisp j in his cabin in this city today. He | was born a stave ou General Andrew , Jackson’s plantation and was crippled J for life ut Vicksburg, when the city | was besieged by General Grant. Kimrtia Get* a Treaty. ROME, Dec. 27.—The draft of n treaty of commerce between Italy and ] Russia has been signed at St. Peters burg. It will require ratification by the Italian chamber of deputies. But Italy Wants Protection for Its Citi zens Residing in Amerioa. OUR LAWS ARr NOT ADEQIATT The Authorities of that Country Appre ciate lit*’ Difficult Which Our Sjmteiu of UoTt-rnuifui linulls in Suoh Matr Nti. WASHINGTON. I)oc. 2fl.-The Ital ian government has renewed its ef fort# of late with the authorities in Washington to have our federal stat utes so extended as to protect for eigners in cases arising within the jurisdiction of states, thus giving a federal remedy for lynchlngs and like affrays directed against Italians, such as have occurred in Louisiana, Colo rado and Mississippi. It Is the ex change of views in this connection which recently brought on the dis cussion in the Italian senate when Baron Fava interpolated the Italian premier as to the progress of an ad justment. Immediately on the arrival of the new ambassador, Signor Mayor dea Blauces, he took up this ques tion, which had arisen In connection with the lynching of several Italian eltizens at Erwin, Miss. In this connection Signor Mayor ■aid: “Under the treaty which ex ists between Italy and the United States the citizens of each country are guaranteed the fullest protection while residing in the other country. In the case of Americans residing In Italy, ^hey had exactly the same rights, the same protection, the same re course to the courts, that Italian sub jects enjoy. The only exception is in connection with political rights. In the case of Italians residing in the United States the treaty assures them the same rights and protection giv en to American citizens. But unfor tunately the expression of the treaty, bo far as it relates to Italians in this country, 1b somewhat theoretical, for under the American system, which limits the federal authority over Btates, the central government is not able to give effect to the guarantee laid down by the treaty. “We fully recognize the difficulties of this situation, which has been as apparent to the statesmen of this country as they have to those of Italy. We have hoped this would bring about the enactment of a law which would permit the federal govenment to car ry out the guarantees of treaties. This would be a genuine remedy for affairs similar to those which have occurred in Louisiana and Mississippi and would prevent the periodical agi tation over eases arising in the states. As these cases arose they would be assured of attention under the fed eral authority with careful regard for the execution of treaty obligations. | “Since the recent lynchings at Er win, Miss., there has been more or less discussion of the payment of a money indemnity. But, in the view of the Italian government, the ques tion ol indemnity does not enter into the case. Tlftere has been no sugges tion coming from us, much less a de mand for a cash indemnity to the government. The Italian government does not seek blood money." To Lr*e Hoorn A^niut llnom. PRETORIA, Dec. 26.—The forma tion of a new burgher corps to be known as national scouts has aroused great interest among the surrendered burghers. In view of numerous meet ings and applications, General Lord Kitchener has authorized the creation of new fresh wings to operate in the southern and eastern Transvaal under prominent Boer leaders elected by the burghers themselves. It is stilted that much of the recent success of the British is due to the co-operation of Celli' is' and Cronje's commands act ing under General Bruce Hamilton. MaelHV Will lie Guided, NEW YORK, Dec. 26—When seen at his home ann informed of his dis missal from his' position in the naval yard by President Roosovelt, Edward Stanton Muclay said: “I have written to the civil service authorities at Washington, usKing for a formal opinion on this subject. I shall be guided in my action by the advice received from this source.” Dunlup «*h«i. CHICAGO. Dec. 26— Dunlap Smith, a leading financier and real estate dealer of this city, died of pneumonia. He was the youngest son of Perry H. > Smith, who was one of Chicago’s j wealthiest :itizens during *' e ’<;» and I ’80s. SHAW FOR THE CABINET. Iowa Governor Is Suggested as ‘Inrrrsiss l« S«rrfl;»rjr iiaga. WASHINGTON, Dec. 25— It is an nounced in official circles that Gov ernor Leslie M. Shaw of Iowa has been tendered the office of Secretary of the treasury to succeed Secretary Gage. President Hoosevelt is waiting to hear from Governor Shaw about the matter, and in the event of his re fusal it 1b said Myron T. Herrick of Cleveland will lie offered the treasury portfolio. Senators Allison and Dol liver have been using their influence w’ith the president in Mr. Shaw's be half and in addition numbers of other senators have been importuned in favor of Iowa’s executive. Should Governor Shaw accept the tender this would give Iowa two representatives in the cabinet, as James Wilson, sec retary of agriculture, hails from that state. At the Washington office of the As sociated Press it was said with author ity that a tender of the office of secre tary of the treasury to succeed Sec retary Gage had been made to Gov ernor Shaw, but it was understood that no response had been received from Governor Shaw to the inquiries sent him. RECORD YEAR EOR SALES American Agricultural Implements Tank KuimIh by Storm WASHINGTON, D. .. Dec. 25.—The sale of American agricultural ma chines and implements in Russia dur ing 1901 was the largest on record, according to the report of United States Consul Henan at Odesa. Mr. Henan says the increased tariff ex acted by Russia on certain American products in retaliation for the Amer ican tax on Russian sugar, up to the date of his report, November 9, had not made much impression on the im1 ports of those articles, but he adds that It probably is too early to de termine the effect of the Russian in creased tariff. He says that such machines as harvesters, binders, mowers, reapers and horse rakes of American make are so well and favorably known as to defy serious competition in Russta, and that there are a number of otner agricultural Implements, such as plows, drills, seeding machines, etc., of American make, which are not to l>e found in the empire. MIST IEAVE DEPARTMENT llUtnrlan Mitclay falls to Kettpoort to R<-ttif;iiutiofi Request WASHINGTON, Dec. 25.—Nothing has been heard at the navy depart ment from Historian Maclay In re sponse to the department request for his resignation. Under the rules an employe is allowed three days’ grace in which to show cause why he should not be dismissed, and although this rule having been made by the execu tive authority may be disregarded at its pleasure, it Is believed that Mac lay will be given a reasonable time to quit the naval service, for it is certain that he must go. In line with the determination already reached to stop the further discussion of the Schley case, so far as the executive branch of the government is convern cd, the navy department has decided that it will ignore the reported recent utterances of Rear Admirals Brown and Bellknap In the lines of General Miles' interview. riii. e for Jaiueti II. Parker. ALTOONA, Pa., Dec. 25.—James B. Parker, the negro man who gave Czol gosz his quietus on the day of the as sassination of William McKinley, stopped in Altoona en route to Wash ington, where he has been summoned at the instance of Senators Hanna and Mason. Arrangements have been per fected for appointment of Parker to be senate messenger. Keltgloiis Kxcitfinent Caii«ei» Snit'irie, SIOUX CITY, Dec. 25.—Emma Still well, aged 2G, burned herself to death while in a fit of insanity caused by religious excitement. She loosened the neckband of her dress, poured kero sene between her clothing and her body and set fire to the fluid with a match. Roosevelt'* Holiday Pru(Riin, WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 26.— President Roosevelt's present inten tion is to remain in Washington dur ing the holiday week, but he desires to obtain a respite from official du ties and will see only such visitors as have urgent and important publlo buaiaese to uroseut