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THE HOUSTON POST.
VOL. XXI—NO. 306.
HOUSTON, TEXAS, MONDAY, JANUARY 15, 1906.
PRICE 5 CENTS.
The Largest
Daily Newspaper
Printed in Texas
NEWS SUMMARY
THE WEATHER:
Eaat Texas—Fair, except rain
in northeast portion,* colder in
northwest portion.
DOMESTIC.
T*r**l<J«»nt Harper of Chicago unlTtntty
burled In Oakwood cemetery, Chi-
R«v. W. N. Cleveland, Orover deve-
land'a brother, la dying at Columbus,
Ohio.
Th« r«nl fljcht begins In th^ second
yeek of th« trial of the Oreene-Gaynor
fraud case* at Savannah, Ga.
Ther# la slight hope for recovery of
lifnrahall Vleld. who Is suffering with
pneumonia at New York hotel.
PMKUfrri on the steaniT Cherokee,
wtranded on Brlg»ntlne shoal* off At-
lantic City, were rescued after terrible
experience In a fierce storm.
WASHINGTON.
TTio general ataff report shows a fatal
wenkneaa In the army transport resources.
Senator Dryden will Introduce a bill for
irovernment control of Insurance compa-
nies.
There la talk of compromise between
warrln* republicans on the Philippine
tariff bill.
The Texas delegate* to the waterways
convention at Washington held a meeting
•nd selected Qresham as spokesman.
The postmasters at Beaumont, Bren-
llarn and El«In are said to bo sure of re-
appointment. A new man la to be rec-
ommended for La Porte.
FOREIGN.
The Rnsslan New Year waa unattended
by the bloody riots of a year ago.
Fran re has severed relations with Vene-
Btiela and recalls charge d'affaires.
The i-2ar had a reception and again
thanked America for her part in peace
negotiations.
Former President Morales of Domini-
can republic thanks America for helping
him to escape.
General Cacerna was victorious In
what Is believed to be the last battle of
the Dominican revolution.
TEXAS.
T^imont Swisher of Sullivan, 111., Is at
KirhyvllJc to Investigate the death of his
brother.
Eddie Morris, aged 10, was accidentally
killed near Dallas by the discharge of a
gun believed to be unloaded.
Tho body of Dr. W. B. Briggs was
found In his" home near Hearne in a
badly decomposed condition.
It la feared there will be disastrous
floods In the Rio Grande valley when the
•now In the mountains melts.
officers of Hunt county are sued for
$20,000 damage* on allegation that they
forcibly seized a diamond worn by Joe
Karncr.
There are now more students in at-
tendance on the Agricultural and Mechan-
ical college than at this time In any pre-
vious year.
An unknown man attacked a brakeman
near Temple, failed to throw him off and
lilmaelf Jumped from the moving train,
receiving Injuries which may prove fatal.
RAILROADS.
President Roosevelt Is now willing to
make concessions to get a rate legislation
bill through.
The Cotton Belt road plans big Improve-
ments, Including brldga over the Red
river at Shreveport.
HOUSTON.
A fire at the Southern Pacific creosote
plant did about $2000 damage.
Rev. Mnrnuel M. Tonnoy tendered his
resignation as patsor of the Second Pres-
byterian church to enter evangelistic work
In Paris yesterday.
The Houston Ymrnvereln held Its fifty-
second annual meeting yesterday, follow-
ing which a banquet wax enjoyed. Happy
toaats were offered.
Mr. Korskiyo Takahashl. commissioner
•>f finance of Japan, wi>* In Houston yes-
terday, the guest of Colonel T. J. An-
derson. Mr. Takahashl travels In a pri-
vate car furnished bv K. H. Harriman.
Bishop Key prearhed In the Auditorium
to a thousand people yesterday morning.
Tlio new church In South Knd will bo
la.own us St. Paul's. Thlrtv-flve thousand
dollars raised toward building a ?75,000
church.
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PRESIDENT HARPER.
Buried in OakwoodCemetery at
Chicago.
(Associated Press Retort.)
CHICAOO. January 1.—The body of Dr.
WIIHnm Ralney Harper, president of Chi-
cago university, was laid to rest today In
Oakwood cemetery. The final resting plaee
of th ebody of the educator will, however,
be on the university campus, where It Is
planned to build a memorial chapel and
crypt.
The body lay In state In Hnakell hall
from 8 o'clock until nooit In the room
where Dr. Harper Aiad led the faculty
meetings In ailmlnlatering the educational
affairs of the university. At noon the
eesket was taken to Mandel hall, where
the funeral services were held. Owing to
the small capacity of the hall admission
v. is by card and only a portion of the
rtudents were able to attend the cere-
monies.
The floral tributes were numerous and
Included wreaths from President Roose-
velt, Emperor Wllllnm and many other
distinguished persons.
FINAL BATTLE FOUGHT
Caceras Wins in Another Fight
with the Insurgents.
4J?rru Report.)
rAPR HAYTIEN. Haytl. January K—
A sanguinary and wnat probably will
!>rove to bo the final battle has taken
place near Guayauahln between troops
<>f General Caceras, the temporary presi-
dent of Santo Domingo, and the lnsur-
g< nts. The former were victorious.
Several generals on both sides were
killed.
The gunboat Indepemlencla, which re-
cently went over to the Insurgents, has
offered to surrender If the government
will declare the safety of the officers
and crew.
It Is expected the governor of Monte
( r i■ • 11 will follow the udvlce of General
Morales n*id surrender.
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COMMISSIONER QUIT
Louisiana Agricultural Depart-
ment—Given New Place.
(Houstot. Post Special.)
W ORLEANS, January 14.—State
mlaxloner of Agriculture J. O. Lee
has resigned and has been appointed
director of the State experiment station
at < •ilhoiin. H.s successor will be ap-
po|nt»i| by the governor next week. Majr»r
Iter. was formerly dti •ector of the Cal-
houn station and In falling health de-
sired to return ther®
QUIET NEW YEAR IN RUSSIA
The Holiday Passes Without the Bloody Riots
of a Year A's,.
Of
'4>e
THE APPOINTMENTS
Are Distasteful to the Prole-
tariat and Reformers.
CZAR HOLDS A RECEPTION
For the Representatives of All the
Foreign Powers.
I E SINGLED OUT MR. KEYER
To Again Express His Gratitude
to America for Her Part in
Peace Negotiations
(Associated Press Retort.")
ST. PETERSBURG, January 14.—The
note struck by the radical presa In re-
viewing the past year and commenting on
the outlook for the new year is an ex-
tremoly pessimistic one. These news-
papers generally seo no prospect of In-
ternal peace, but they unite is*, express-
ing tho hope that 1906 will not end as
1906.
The Novoe V rem ye and the Stovo, on
the contrary, look to the douma to put
a seal on the charters for the people's
liberties and to restore tranquility to tho
distressed country.
M. Anflteatroff, one of the most bril-
liant of Russian revolutionists, who
served a term of exile for his former
political conduct, in which he arraigned
the members of the imperial family as
public bandits and who recently has been
living in Rome, In an article on Russia's
future predicts that the coming year will
witness the financial and political bank-
ruptcy of the empire.
Tho New Year's honors tills year are
notable for the number of decorations be-
stowed. M. Durnovo, who, so far as the
proletariat organizations are concerned,
is the most hated man In the public eye,
has been promoted from acting minister
of the Interior to minister, thus increas-
ing the Influence of the bureaucratic
heirarchy.
It is significant that In the annual re-
view of the appointments Count Solsky,
president of the council of the empire,
and the heads of 'lepartments -n the
council have been reappointed under the
reorganization of that body.
The emperor and empress held a New
Year's reception today, In which mem-
bers of the diplomatic corps traveled In
a special train from St. Petersburg. The
reception was a formal affair, to which
only the court functionaries, diplomats
and a few nobles were Invited. It passed
without notable Incident.
The absence of Count Wltte created
some comment, but it was officially ex-
plained that the reception was a special
one for the representatives of the for-
eign powers. The only minister invited
was Count Lamsdorff.
The emperor looks well and spoke
pleasantly to all his visitors, especially
singling out Mr. Meyer, the American
ambassador, and Herr Von Schoen, the
German ambassador. (This being the
first time his majesty had met Mr. Meyer
since his return from the United States
he took occasion to renew his expressions
of gratitude for the part played by
President Roosevelt and the United
States In bringing about peace with
Japan.
BLOOD WILL REIGN
In Russia This Year, According
to Superstition.
(Associated Press Report.)
ST. PETERSBURG, January 14.—The
custom of making New Year's calls con-
tinues to Russia to a larger extent than
in any other country In the world, and
at every reception the topic of conver-
sation is the superstition of the Russian
that blood will reign in the empire in
19»«.
Strangely enough the Zeritel fSpecta-
tor) this morning printed a picture rep-
resenting the specter of death interrupt-
ing and spreading consternation at a
New Year's feast.
FOR HABEAS CORPUS.
E. H. Silven Seeks Release from
Dallas Prison.
(Houston Post Special.')
DALLAS. Texas, January 14.—Attorneys
representing E. H. Silven, who was arrest-
ed several days ago on affidavit charging
him with murder In connection with the
Gaston National bank building fire, filed
a motion last night before Judge E. B.
Muse of the Dallas district criminal court
asking that he Issue a writ of habeas
corpus commanding Sheriff Ledbetter to
bring t)ie petitioner before him nnd show
cause why he should further restrain him
of his liberty.
The case Is expected to be heard tomor-
row. Judge Muse stated when the peti-
tion was read that he would try and take
the matter up. Mr. Silven is represented
by W. P. I,lnthlcum.
DR. W. B. BRIGGS DEAD.
Prominent Physician Was Badly
Decomposed When Found.
(Houston Post Special.1
HEARNE, Texas, January 14.—Friends
of Dr. W. B. Briggfl, secretary of the
Brazos Valley Medical Association, were
notified of his death, through a telephone
message from Easterly, received this
afternoon. The doctor intended paying a
visit to Galveston a few days before
Christmas, and not returning at a time
he said he would return friends went to
his home and found his body in a bad
state of decomposition. It is said oue
side of his face was burned, and It Is
supposed thai he fell In the fire.
The doctor had muny friends here, and
he was a frequent \-lsllor, and they were
shockcd when his death was announced.
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THE DEATH "W. %.L
To Protection Is Sounded
Throughout England.
(Associated Press Report.)
LONDON, Jauuary 14.—"We have
killed protection. This Is the be-
ginning of such a political up-
heaval as has not been seen in
England since the days of the
great, reform bill. Manchester has
saved Herself by exertions; She
will save England by her ex-
ample."
Thus spoke Winston Churchill
Saturday night; and his opinion
that free trade has gained a vic-
tory is the opinion of the more
responsible of the unionist news-
papers, though many of them at-
tempt to explain the results of the
elections of Saturday as due more
to questions like the Chinese in
South Africa, war taxation, etc.
Nowhere, however, is there no\*
any doubt of the hurricane tliat
has overtaken the Unionist party
or a suggestion of doing anything
but making an orderly retreat in
order to save what is possible
from the rout.
The question now uppermost in
ail minds is what fate will befall
Jos. Chamberlain at Birmingham.
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COMPROMISE TALK
ON THE PHILIPPINE TAR-
IFF BILL.
But There Is Little Prospect of
the Fighting Republicans
Getting Together.
(Associated Press Report.)
WASHINGTON, January 14.—Rumors of
compromise between the republican lead-
ers and the republican opponents of the
Philippine tariff bill were discussed today
by members of congress, but nothing like
a definite proposition lias been made and
consequently no understanding has been
reached. One of the beet sugar men has
J suggested to Chairman Payne and Mr.
Dalzell that a compromise might be of-
fered which would prohibit the importa-
tion of a certain amount of sugar And to-
bacco from the Philippines.
This was not seriously CQnsidered by the
members of the ways and means commit-
tee, as they are confident of sufficient
votes to pass the bill without amendment.
There is enough in the suggestion to cause
discussion among the members of the
house, who are very much interested in
the measure. It is understood that no
proposition for a compromise would be
considered by the house managers unless
the statehood bill is made a part of the
agreement.
An agreement having been made be-
tween the opponents of the Philippine bill
and the opponents of the joint statehood
bill, any compromise affecting one must
Include the other, which means that the
leaders will not agree to a modification of
the Philippine bill agreeable to the sugar
and tobacco interests unless those who
seek such a compromise abandon the fight
against the statehood bill.
Speaker Cannon and his supporters feel
that they are sure of the Pliilipi>ine b.ll
nnd that It would be useless to agree to a
compromise to that unless some arrange-
ment could be made concerning the other
matter about which there Is so much
doubt, but which they believe they will
eventually be able to pass without amend-
ment.
The suggestion for a compromise with
the Philippine bill was made on the
ground that the republicans would be able
to pass a modified measure with repub-
lican votes, as It is believed the democrats
will oppose any amendment looking to a
stricture as to the products of the islands.
But the house leaders do not agree that
the Philippines bill will need democratic
votes in its present form. They think
that there are enough votes among the
republicans to Insure a majority. Nor
do they believe that the insurgents on the
statehood bill have votes enough to de-
feat the rule which Is proposed to prevent
the amendments to that measure, and they
contend also that the insurgents will grow
weaker instead of stronger.
There have been some conferences
among the statehood insurgents and one
of their leaders insisted that there was
no sign of weakening among them and
expressed confidence of success. One sug-
gestion of a compromise on this bill has
been made—to provide for a referendum
which would allow the voters of Arizona
and New Mexico to decide whether or not
there should be a Joint statehood. This
was rejected by the house leaders as un-
tenable and a radical departure from the
position of the house in last congress and
the securing of a republican majority in
the house.
The desire for a compromise, as stated
by a prominent republican member who
has not been active on either side, either
on the Philippine or statehood bill, w is
because of the strained relations be. ft
the republicans and the feeling wtilcu ..->
becoming more bitter as the fight goes on.
At the same time he did not see much
hope of any compromise at the present
time.
FLEECED TOURISTS.
Unsuspecting Traveler Got Cold
Deal in Mexico City.
(Associated J^ress Report.)
MEXICO CITY, January 14.—The police
have discovered a gang of American
sharpers who operate chiefly on tourists,
luring them into poker games where they
are fleeced. The tourist always loses,
and if he threatens to complain to the po-
lice he is told that he will be arrested
for gambling, and'that strict anti-gam-
bling laws now prevail.
One of the gamblers has been arrested
and the others hslve fled. The police are
oa their track.
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BUSY WEEK IS FORECASTED
The Moroccan Conference Will Be Held Tues-
day at Algeziras.
—New York Herald.
THE SHADOW OF HIS FORMER SELF.
THE DESIRES
Of the Texans in Regard to River
and Harbor Work.
GRESHAM IS SPOKESMAN
For Delegations to Waterways
Convention — Larger Appro-
prtations the Desideratum.
(Houston Post Washington Bureau.)
WASHINGTON, January 14.—Regular
annual appropriations for river and
harbor improvement and in larger
amounts than at present were shown to
be the object of the Texas delegates to
the National River and Harbor conven-
tion when they met tonight and for two
hours discussed various matters in con-
nection with the gathering they are here
to attend.
Tonight's meeting was held at the R$Tgs
house, and was well attended, all the
regular delegates who have arrived in
the city and a number of the Texas
congressmen being present. The dele-
gates now here include Colonel Walter
Gresham, T. D. Gresham and John Adri-
ance of Galveston, Mayor Baker and
Judge Eugene Williams of Waco, R. E.
Cowart and A. W. Way of Dallas, C. S.
E. Holland and J. K. Hexter of Vic-
toria, former Congressman Cooper of
Beaumont, E. A. Masterson and M. S.
Munaon of Angleton, J. J. Moody of
Brazoria, E. P. Hoefly of Velasco and B.
D. Bell of Richmond, secretary to Con-
gressman Moore. The members of tha
Texas congressional delegation in at-
tendance were Messrs. Burgess, Shep-
pard, Henry, Burleson, Moore, Broocks,
Beall, Gregg and Fields.
James B. Baker was elected chairman
of the meeting, aud the following se-
lections toward the organization of the
convention were made: Chairman and
spokesman of the Texas delegation,
Walter Gresham; vice chairman, C. S.
Holland; member of the committee on
resolutions, George F. Burgess; mem-
ber of committee on organization and
order of business, R. E. Cowart; raemDer
of committee on credentials, Eugene
Williams.
The objects of the meeting were ex-
plained by Colonel Gresham, after
which there was a general discussion.
The prevailing idea was that the dele-
gation should do everything in its power
to bring about the making of annual
appropriations to the amount of approx-
imately $30,000,000 for river and harbor
work, which amount, it was stated,*
would be sufficient to complete all rec-
ognized projects within eight years or
so.
There was a considerable amount of
talk as to how so large an amount as
that could be secured each year In view
of the present condition of the treasury
and among the methods suggested we?/
reductions in army and navy appropria-
tion bills, the passage of legislation
which will make the postal service self-
supporting, and the issuance of bon<fs
by the Federal government when money
is not otherwise available. This latter
plan was suggested by Colonel Gresliam
and upheld by Mr. Cooper and condition^
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ally by Representative Field, their argu-
ment being that not only would this be
the only method by which cash could be
raised in many instances but because it
would put part of the burden on pos-
terity, which otherwise would have all
the benefits without any of the responsi-
bilities.
The plan was opposed, however, by
Representatives Henry, Burleson, Beall
and Burgess and by Mr. Cowart on the
grounds that the issuance of bonds was
repugnant to democratic principles; and,
further, that it would be unwise to inter-
ject the bond question or any other
relating to ways and means into the pro-
ceedings of the convention, the main ob-
ject of which was to impress the coun-
try and congress with the necessity of
larger appropriations, made regularly for
the expedition of river and harbor work.
Representative Sheppard suggested the
co-operation of local interests under the
recent amendment to the Texas constitu-
tion, but the preponderance of opinion was
that the establishment of any such prece-
dent would be unfair to the South, since
the system of Federal control has been
fixed and much more has been done
under that system in the North than In
the South.
In the end it was decided that Mr.
Burgess was to have a free hand In fls
capacity as a member of the committee
on resolutions. Anything even suggesting
politics or partisanship will be avoided
by the Texans and Colonel Gresham, as
chairman, will speak for Texas as a
whole. There will be no mention of
specific projects except, perhaps, by way
of illustration.
C. Arthur Williams.
POSTMASTERS
A NEW MAN AT LA PORTE
Said That Charges of Undue Ac-
tivity Have Been Filed
Against Present Man.
WILL TALK
About Rivers and Harbors at the
Coming Convention.
(Associated Press Report.)
WASHINGTON, January 14.—About 300
delegates from all over the United States
are expected to be present at the meet-
ing of the rivers and harbors congress.
The congress Is the revival of the ot;
ganization founded in Baltimore in Octo-
ber, 1901.
Its object and purpose is entirely of an
educational character, the effort being to
arouse public interest in the improvement
in the waterways of the country.
Governors of thirty-two States have
nominated delegates to the meeting.
M. J. Sanders of New Orleans, acting
chairman of the executive committee,
will call the meeting to order preliminary
to its permanent organization. Repre-
sentative Burton of Ohio, the chairman
of the rivers and harbors committee <"i*
the house, is to make the principal ad-
dress tomorrow.
The congress will continue in session
two days.
GIRLS FIGHT
Fierce Duel Over a Love Affair
in Mexico City.
(Associated Press Report.)
MEXICO CITY, January 14.—Two girls
named Nicolas Elisalde and Francisco B"u-
ente, rivals in love, decided to settle tho
question of possession of their lover by
a duel aud met in a field in the suburbs
of the city and fought with knives. Miss
Elisalde was stabbed five times and fatal-
ly injured. The surviving duelist has been
arrested.
(Houston Post Washington Bureau.)
WASHINGTON, January 14.—While of-
ficial information concerning Texas ap-
pointments is still lacking, there is good
reason to believe that several of the post-
masterships have been decided on. It is
altogether improbable that there will be
any change in the postmastership at Beau-
mont. The present incumbent has been
recommended by National Committeeman
Lyon, it is understood, and will be re-
appointed. The incumbents at Elgin and
Brenham will also be reappointed, it is
understood, on fhe same basis, but a
change has been recommended in the case
of the Marlin office, according to unoffi-
cial but reliable information. None of the
larger offices have as yet been disposed
of.
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A New Man for La Porte.
As a result of investigations made by
the postoffice department in connection
with the removal of the La Porte post-
office, it is believed that Postmaster
George B. Kepple will be replaced by an-
other man. It is understood that the de-
partment has already asked for a recom-
mendation from the referee of the terri-
tory in which La Parte lies. The prin-
cipal charge against Mr. le by in-
spectors who looked into the matter is un-
derstood to be to the effect that he was
much too active in the agitation which
resulted in the removal of the postoffice
from the old town, to which the depart-
ment has ordered it sent back. Another
was that he "farmed out" the office, thus
letting it be conducted by another per-
son, and paying little attention to it him-
self. There are one or two other minor
charges, it is understood, and in view of
all of them it is the understanding that
the inspectors have recommended a
change and that the department has asked
the referee to name a person to take Mr.
Kepple's place.
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To Enlarge Dallas Postoffice.
Representative Beall today introduced a
bill appropriating $25,000 in addition to
any sum that may already be available
for the same purpose for the construction
of an addition to the Dallas postoffice.
C. Arthur Willliat^.
COMING TO TEXAS.
Members of Chicago Commercial
Association Start on Trip.
(Associated Press Report.)
CHICAGO, January 14.—In two private
cars fourteen members of the Chicago
Commercial Association left tonight over
the Santa Fe for the Southwest. The
delegation will spend 30 days in South-
ern California, New Mexico, Arizona and
Texas studying trade conditions.
Froir His High P 'e as BopiQf the R?f;a$iean Party in New York State, Ex-G >vernor Odell Has Tumbled,
Roosevelt's A.^juenee B.^'ing Been Thrown to Higgins, Who Successfully Pushed the CandiJucy of Wads-
worth for the Speakership Against Odell's Candidate, Merritt. *
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At Eeaumont, Brenham and Elgin
Are4o Be Reappointed.
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S READING BOOK
When Struck by a Car and
Fatally Hurt.
(Associated Press Report.)
Dallas, Texas, January 14.—W. J.
Hanna, about 60 years of age,
whose home is at 7S1 Commerce
street, was run down this after-
noon by a north belt electric car
on Commerce street, near Wal-
ton, In East Dallas and received in-
juries that it is believed will prove
fatal. Mr. Hanna was taken to St.
Paul's sanitarium. Attending sur-
geons report the right hip crushed
and Injuries inflicted internally.
Severe bruises are on the head,
and the left eye is so badly lacer-
ated that it is doubtful if the sight
is not practically destroyed, al-
though the surgeons say there is
a chance that the pupil is not rup-
tured.
It is stated by persons who wit-
nessed the accident that Mr. Han-
na was crossing the track while
reading a book on religious sub-
• Jects. He passed behind one car ®
• and stepped in front of another £
• coming from the opposite direction •
2 and which he seemed not to know J
a was approaching. 8
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IS AT DEATH'S DOOR
MARSHAL FIELD IN SERI-
OUS CONDITION.
Little Hope for Recovery of the
Chicago Financier, Who Is
Suffering with Pneumonia.
NEW YORK, January 1.—The condition
of Marshall Field of Chicago, who has
been ill for several days at a hotel in
this city, is worse tonight. The pneu-
monia is not yielding to treatment and
the patient is greatly exhausted. The fol-
lowing bulletin was issued at 11 o'clock
tonight:
"Mr. Field has lost ground during the
day and the outlook is less favorable.
Signed. "Dr. Walter B. James,
*■ "Dr. E. G. Jane way <
"Dr. Frank Billings."
An earlier report read: r
"Since the chausc for the worse last
night Mr. Field has shown no improve-
ment. While the outlook is less favorable,
the outlook is not hopeless.
Signed. "Walter B. James,
"E. B. Janeway,
"Frank Billings."
Among those who called today to in-
quire as to Mr. Field's condition were
J. P. Morgan, Paul Morton and H. H.
Doggers.
The most critical stage of Mr. Field's
illness probably will come tomorrow, the
pneumonja having developed about four
days ago.
Mrs. Field, wife of the Chicago mer-
chant, and Stanley Field, his nephew, re-
main hopeful.
What was regarded as a significant in-
cident today was the arrival from Chi-
cago of William G. Beal. Mr. Field's per-
sonal counsel and law partner of Robert
T. Lincoln.
Mr. Beal hastened to the hotel and was
conducted to the sick chamber. Doctors
James, Janeway and Billings all remained
with Mr. Field tonight.
BREAK OCCURS.
France Anounces Severance of
Diplomatic Relations.
(Associated Press Report.)
CARACAS, January 11.—Thursday, via
Port of Spain, Tx-inidad, January 14.—The
Venezuelan government having contin-
ued abstaining from negotiations with
France through M. Taigny, the French
charge d'affaires, Mr. Russell, the Amer-
ican minister, Wednesday afternoon de-
livered a note to Venezuela on the part of
France severing relations between the
two contries.
The archives of France remain in the
hands of Mr. Russell. M. Taigny has
been recalled.
Russell in Charge.
(Associated Press Report.)
WASHINGTON, January 14.—Mr. Rus-
sell, the American minister at Caracas,
has notified the state department of his
action in delivering a note to the Vene-
zuelan government on behalf of France
severing diplomatic relations between the
two countries as stated in the Associated
Press dispatch from Caracas.
Conformably to the request of the
French government, Mr. Russell will look
after such interests of France and
French subjects as may require immedi-
ate attention until such time as France
and Venezuela may resume friendly rela-
tions. The state department advices a>-e
belated and came by the way of the
island of Trinidad. The department was
without any advices from Mr. Russell
today, and it is stated no fresh instruc-
tions have been sent to him.
THANKS AMERICANS.
Morales Appreciated the Assist-
ance Given Him.
(Associated Press Report.)
SAN JUAN, P. R., January 14.—While
stretched on a cot in the hospital here
today General Carlos F. Morales, former
president of San Domingo, who arrived
here yesterday on the United States gun-
boat Dubuque, requested the Associated
Press to convey to the American people,
particularly to President Roosevelt and
others of the authorities at Washington,
the expression of his sincere thanks for
the assistance accorded him while presi-
dent of the republic.
"The future salvation of San Domin-
go," he said, "is dependent entirely on
the ratification of the pending conven-
tion by the United States senate and
the congress Dominpo,"
cLECT PRESIDENT
In France and British Elec-
tions Continue.
IMPORTANT CONVENTIONS
Will Be Held Throughout the
United States.
A DULL WEEK IN CONGRESS
Is Predicted—Merchant Marine
Will Have an Inning; Also
the Pure Food Bill.
(Associated Press Report.)
Among the world's happenings for the
coming week, the most important is t&ft
Moroccan conference which will assem-
ble on January 16 at Algeziras, Spain.
Eleven European countries and the United
States will send representatives. Mr.
Henry White, ambassador to Italy, and
Samuel R. Gummere, minister to Moroc-
co, will represent the United States, with
Louis Einstein, third secretary of the
London embassy, as secretary of the
American mission.
France and Germany are the two most
important factors in the conference, and
the attitude of their representatives will
be followed closely. Although it is yet to
be decided whether the decisions of the
conference must be unanimous, the bal-
ance of power lies with the other na-
tions, so there is every reason to hope
that conservatism will govern tho out-
come of the negotiations.
In Great Britain the general elections
will continue. Saturday's decisions, how-
ever, which showed such unexpected lib-
eral gains, make it a foregone conclusion
that the government will have an ample
working majority.
The election of a new president of the
French republic will be coincident with
the convening of the French National
assembly on January IT. This assembly
is made up of members of the senate and
chamber of deputies. President Doubet
has stated that he will not bo a candidate
for re-election, which seems to leave tho
choice between Cleremont and Fallieres,
the newly elected president of tlie senate,
and M. Doumer, president of the chamber.
The former's chances apparently are con-
sidered best, but Premier Rouvier also
has a following which may develop in
the balloting. In spite of President Lou-
bet's announced intention not to become
a candidate for re-election, it is possible
he may reconsider the matter.
IN RUSSIA.
January 22 is the anniversary of "Red
Sunday" in St. Petersburg, but prepara-
tions have been made to celebrate it this
year on January 21 and 22. Intense in-
terest is felt in the manner in which the
people will commemorate the day, for it
will show to what extent the Russian gov-
ernment has succeeded in restoring quiet.
The workmen's council has called a gen-
eral pacific strike for January 22, and
there will be parades and meetings held
in memory of the day.
Among tho conventions for the next
week the most important are the second
National conference of the primary elec-
tion and ballot reform, which will be held
in New York beginning January 15.
The United Mine Workers convention,
which meets in Indianapolis on January
10, will consider an adjustment of wage
scales which affects at least 500,000 min-
ers throughout the country.
The American Protective Tariff league
will hold its annual meeting in New York
on January 18.
In congress the outlook does not prom-
ise a very interesting week. In the sen-
ate the merchant marine bill holds the
place of unfinished business each day
after 2 o'clock, and the pure food bill
has the preferential place during the
morning hours. There is not apparent,
however, any disposition on the part of
any large number of senators to press
either measure to a speedy termination.
Senator Mallory probably will speak to-
morrow on the shipping bill, and the pure
food bill will doubtless be made the sub-
ject of more or less work, not only to-
morrow, but on other days during the
week. Senator Lodge has suggested a
number of amendments to it, and other
senators will' follow his example in that
respect.
Senator Tillman will be heard during
the week on his bill relative to the
Santo Domingo situation, and there are
intimations that the Moroccan question
will be revived by the introduction of a
revised resolution on that subject.
If the Philippine tariff bill passes the
house it will reach the senate early In
the week, and be promptly referred to the
committee, but it can not be reported for
some time. The bill will be stubbornly
contested in the senate.
TO BEGIN CANAL INVESTIGATION.
The committee on the isthmian canal
commission will begin the actual work of
investigation Tuesday.
By reason of the fight against the
joint statehood bill the house leaders will
have some difficulty in providing busi-
ness for all the days of next week.
It had heretofore been the intention to
follow the Philippine bill with the state-
hood bill. It has been decided to post-
pone at least for a week tho report of
the statehood bill from committee. This
leaves the business for the week now in
sight simply the finishing of the Philip-
pine bill and one day for pension legisla-
tion.
Monday is to be the last day of general
debate on the Philippine bill; Tuesday it
will be taken up for amendment under
the five-minute rule. The requests for
time to speak under the general debate
order indicate that many speeches will
remain to be delivered under the five-
minute rule.
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