Nebraska Newspapers

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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<a
Guayra or Maracaibo, which are such
open ports and practically defense
less against the armament of Ger
many.
REDUCING RATES TO COAST
northern I’acille and Great Northern
Preparing: New Tariff Sheet.
ST. PAUL, Dec. 28.—The Northern
Pacific will announce a revision of its
principal tariffs, covering the territory
between St. Paul and the Pacific coast
and establish lower through rates.
Similar tariffs will be announced at
the same time by the Great Northern.
Northern Pacific rate clerks have
been at work on the revision for more
than two, months. It is stated semi
officially that the feature of the new
tariffs will be the removal of diserimi
nations that have gradually grown for
several.years, and radical changes, es
pecially in local rates, that will ad
just many .subjects of complaint from
shippers. The new Great Northern
tariffs will be constructed on similar
lines. Both roads. It is asserted, will
make voluntary reductions in rates
based on the increased earning ca
pacity of their Hues and the growth
of revenue.
Shown Int**ront.
PARIS, Dec. 28.—Baron Couberltn,
president of the Olympic games, has
just received a personal letter from
President Roosevelt in reply to the
Invitation sent to the latter asking
him to become president of the Olym
pic games to be held in Chicago dur
ing the year 1904. President Roose
velt says he will lay the whole mat
ter before the cabinet and that, so
far as he himself is concerned, he
takes the keenest interest in the un
dertaking.
C’ar Ov r Hin Hunt!.
ARLINGTON, Neb., Dec. 28.—While
trying to show ilm other boys how
easy it was to jump on and off a freight
train, John HulMnger, aged 20 years,
son of C. A. Hullinger, slipped and
fell. His left hand was caught on the
rail, the car wheels passed over and
crushed it.
CLEVELAND ACCEPTS PLACE
Will H«comn Mnnlwr of th« Labor Arbi
tration Coui in it tec.
NEW YORK, Dec. 27—Former
President Cleveland has accepted an
appointment to the Industrial depart
ment of the National Civic Federation
created at the recent peace conference
of labor and capitalistic leaders. His
letter of acceptance, in which he ap
proved the plan of industrial peace,
was delivered to Oscar Strauss, who
was chairman of the conference. It
read as follows:
PRINCETON, N. J„ Dec. 24, 1901.—
My I >« .»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 <tnirli u i>«*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