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Washington, Feb. ' l l —Interest In Canoa, Feb. 18.—The occupation of Os- iea was carried out by the foreign fleets rlth the consent of Turkish officials and ■ not In any way likely to add to tho amplications at Constantinople. Tho ommonder or the Greek fleet was also ormalfy notified'of the Joint occupation Washington.. Feb. 18.—Senator Chand ler's speecn In the senate today In advo cacy of bimetallism wgs one of the nota ble efforts of the present session, not only for the scholarly manner with which the senator presented the question from his standpoint, but the bitter sarcasm ad dressed to Senator Palmer and the In dianapolis convention, the arraignment of silver republicans' who bolted the 8t. Louis convention, and {or tho dramatic personal exchange between Senator Chandler and Senator Pettigrew, the lat ter being one of the bolters from the S'- Louis convention. Senator Chandler's speech lasted three hours and was replete with Incident. It was an argument against a single stand ard of either metal, gold or silver, and a to see It postpones s?\ asked Ur. Hll- ulgg admitted that such a result. 1 favor of carrying itfonnT\ Mr. IUl- The Turkish authorities are demo rallied and are simply following out the recom mendations they receive from fdrelgn ad mirals, who are acting In accord and con sult upon every step taken. It Is thought certain that the next departure will be the establishment of a provisional Chrls- tlcally unanimous In < lous to get to'Vork and see what effect, so I will get out as soon as slble. I have heard a great deal a this matter of altitude, but I am au can say nothing about It until I I been In training a couple of days.' The champion declares that he wll prepared on the 17th of March to n the fight of his life and It Is plain he considers It the fight for his 1IM Martin Julian arrived on the train evening and la In search of a place on the questlor capital out of would result < opinions of in Londqp, Feb. 17. — A dispatch to the Dally Mall from Vienna says: It Is report ed tho powors have addressed a collective note to Greece demanding the withdrawal of her naval and military force? from the Island of Crete within 48 hours, falling which the port of Piraeus will be block aded and general hostilities will bo com- \I declare my belief that President Mc Kinley and the other leaders of the party In their advent to power may. by wise de signs and virtuous deeds. Indefinitely pro long the ascendancy of the republican party In this country. This can surely be done by making It the true party of the people, to the final contusion and dis comfiture of those pretenders, the blind leaders of the blind, who were so sum marily. on November 1 lost, all thrown Into the ditch together. If. on the con- trdry. this Is not done, and the republican party shall content Itself with seising and enjoying the spoils of ofllce. surrendering unreservedly to the money power which so effectively contributed to Its recent victory, acquiescing permanently In Its existing gold standard and treating bi metallism os a ‘Juggling humbug,' and the gold, standard agalm \If bimetallism Is why did the republic for It?\ Mr. Cooper i \The party has bo election of McKinley. The co ' between Senator Chandler tor Pettigrew eras one of the he t Steamboat Springs, but looks of the place, and t to get a place nearer Car ABOLISH FISH WHEELS AND TRAPS. some time, the South Dakota senator de claring Senator Chandler's statement rel ative to the violation of pledges at SL Louis false, but mutual explanations re stored cordial relations. The petition of Senator Chandler was an appeal to the Incoming president and his advisers to heed the needs of the peo ple on the money question and a warn ing of speedy political disaster certain to follow delay. The early part of the speech was a presentation of the princi ples of finance: the senator arguing against a single standard of either metal, silver or gold. He traced the gradual de monetisation of silver, the closing of our mints against the sliver dollar In T*. the to oxoessea of a fanatical populace—ex cesses which have awakened the national Bentlment and have deeply stirred the Hellenic people This lamentable situa tion of a people of the same race and same religion, having common destinies with ourselves, could not any longer he Mrs. Duestrow exclaim: \Do Arthur; don't shoot.\ Three shots followed In rapl slon. The servant rushed ups found Duestrow standing over body, revolver In hand, crying: Tiny. Are you dead?\ Dili Which Meets With Favor by the Olympia House. Olympia, Fob. 18.—The people of east ern Washington and especially those liv ing along the Columbia river and Its trib utaries—notably the Snake, Yakima. We natchee, Methow, Okanogan and Spokane river*—should be greatly Interested in the tig fight now going on over the attempt \The king of the Hellenes, my august master, had resolved to end this state of things by a military occupation of Crete. In proclaiming this occupation to the In habitant*. without distinction of religion or nationality. 1 promise. In the name of his majeaty. to protoct honor, llfo and property, and respect the religious con victions of the Inhabitants, while bringing of silver. Intended to be fulfilled, republicans *111 find the tide of political battle once more turned against them, and they will soon exchange places with their now sore, bleeding and prostrate foes. \To the coming triumphant president, hopeful and confident, rejoicing as a strong man to run a race, and his chosen advisers, soon to challenge all the ad- help saying warnlngly concemln, the pending world-wide controversy over the burning question of money: 'Unsettled questions pay no heed to the repose of nations. Be wise today. 'TIs madness to Senator Chandler closed at » :» p. m.. having spoken for three hours. Other Proceedings. Then the Indian appropriation bill was blow struck by England against silver In closing the Indian mints, but It re mained for Secretary Carlisle, the sen-' a tor declared, to strike the most fatal Quick Explains. then spoke, address! i republican members < 1. was true the pn ider control of t he Independence of Crete. Athens, Feb. 18.—It Is generally believed here that the Cretan feature of the east ern question Is now a thing of the past and the landing of the Greek troops at Crete, as exclusively announced by the Associated Press yesterday afternoon, is not likely to turn out a casus belli be tween Turkey and Greece. Tho absolute decision that Greece persists In the occu pation of Crete and protection of the Christians of that Island. In spite.of.tbe International bimetallism.\ but the p Ise had been Impaired or affected by had gone before and after these pat lar words; that the, prqknlses shoul construed by the representatives whe been chosen by the people on that ability set the amount now collected from Governor Rogers probably attacked the was thought she might February 17 she died, h San Franplsco, Feb. 18.—Arrangements have been made by which the coaches of the Southern Pacific will run direct to within tho last 10 years there had been a cteady fall of prices of all classes of property. Hlsgiwn convictions that silver demonetisation was at the bottom of this downward movement in prices, caused him to seriously doubt whether the era of restored prosperity was near at hand. Ho waa led to the conclusion, he said, that prices had not yet \touched bot tom.\ The shrinkage In prices had been the declaration of Cretans that they are prepared to shed the last drop of their blood In order to atttaln their national more favorable Ust conference. Information had been secured by the president through dlplo- There was further discussion and final ly tho committee decided to Uke a vote on the bill on Saturday next. Itor class. The state Insolvency Uws were manifestly Inadequate, aa only 13 states had laws embracing voluntary and Involuntary Insolvency. He explained that the pending measure provided volun tary as well as Involjuitary bankruptcy. Involuntary proceedings could be sustain ed on a showing of actual Insolvency. Referring to the old bankruptcy law. Senator Hoar said It had been brought Into disfavor by the scandals attending Its administration, particularly in the south. In Louisiana five Judges had been driven to resign for fear of Impeachment. The present bill carefully guarded against possible evils of extortionate fees and ad- statement that thf wheel men and the trap men have Joined hands to fight the gill net fishers. While the change In the mode of fishing from traps to nets would perhaps raise the price of fish, 11 would also cause thousands of men. now almost Idle, to engage In an Industry that braketnen will enter under the control an In the service of the Virgins 8b Trucks and will remain so until the return to th Southern Pacific and the latter will h relieved of responsibility while Its train and employes are absent from Its llnei and the Nevada company will be enablo to handle traffic to an extent for whlc It alone Is unprovided. enU Brandenburg,\ quietly and bi bidding a last farewell to the ms fought to save his life. No Reporters Admitted. At 13:30 Sheriff Puchta entered tl to read the death warrant to Due Smoleolts. has been gaxetted. appoint ing Colonel Vaaeoe, aide-de-camp oi King George, commander of the Oreek army oorps landed yesterday at Pla- tonlca, short distance from Canes. Af ter explaining that the action of Greece la due to the fact that she la unable any longer to disregard the \lamentable sit uation of Christians In Crete to whom we ere united by sacred ties of religion\ the order prooeeds: \The government consequently has decided to occupy the Island In the name of King Oeorgo and Washington. Feb. 18.—The senate com mittee on Interstate commerce today agreed to report the anti-scalping bill with amendments. Tho most Important of these provides that the purchaser of a ticket In Inexorable have been provided so their number can bo Increased to 40 should the demand Deducting them, the value of our prop erty, waa cut doom to *81.000.000.000. Can this proceed, asked the senator, without widespread bankruptcy. He was of the opinion that the gradual tendency was to leave debtors without powers of paying their debts until by a gradual revolution the assets of debtors were absorbed by creditors. If It had not been for fortun ate balance of trade In our favor during slon. The shei might be prase death warrant. IN THE MONTANA suddenly and In the midst of the season's Trap Men Confident. But so active are the monopoly com panies add so potent ard their arguments —fed. It la whispered, by a liberal expense fund—that tho trap men are already claiming the defeat of the bill abolishing so excited he did Helena, Mont., Feb. 18.—The house. representatives today passed the sens bill making tho stealing of livestock felony regardless of the value of the ai mat stolen. Heretofore cattle and hon have been only subject to tho laws pi tectlng other property from theft. A Thirty-Nine In All Were Paaoed-A Washington. Feb. 18.—Last night's pen sion session having practically failed of IU purpose owing to the difficulty In se curing a quorum, the house today va cated the order for a night's session and devoted the day. after the routine bus- Thla has been dene. Colonel Vossos calling upon the Turks to surrender. The reservists, who have been called to the colors, are rapidly registering In different military centers. It Is hoped, however, that the moat serious difficulty to be an- gaunt famine stalked through India that trade waa favorable to us. For these reasons, he said, turning toward Senator Palmer, who sat near, he was opposed to such declarations for a permanent gold them. It may be that. It being a new country with new people, they have mainly taken up their residence since tho salmon disappeared from the upper waters and have no Idea that they are bo- Ing and have been robbed of good salmon io relations between Greece and The annexation of Creto by ■ fait accompli, and It Is not likely the power* will do any- •thor. Meanwhile diplomatic nc- s on the subject continue bo- b ambassador* at Constantinople. grouped with reference At one point Senator Chandler caused much amusement by addressing himself to Senator Palmer. The New Hampshire columns, and as amended the vldos that there shall bo no v \straight ticket\ The house p preventing the collection of de member of nothing else than the fish wheels In tho lower Columbia, which absolutely prevent tho passago of salmon up-river. It Is a custom of salmon to go to the headwaters of living streams In spawning season and there propagate their young. In this way; In former days, all of the-streams ,nen- he felt It would be helpful to the candi date of the Indianapolis convention. Senator Chandler said silver monomet allism had Ted'fij the defeat of Mr. Bry an. The other clement of the democratic party had selected Palmer and Buckner on a single gold standard, platform. It had resulted In giving to these estimable candidates 138.000 votes In a total of 14.- 000.000 votes Nevertheless, aald Senator Chandler, the a mists nee of these old- fashioned gentlemen In the election of McKinley was trf a worthy cause. Senator Palmer remained In his seat Senator Chandler’s sarcastic allusions to held up Bertram E. Atwater. Chicago artist, at Webstar Ore ary a, 1838. Atwater resisted tonight. To petltlc by a vote of 115 to 7». the requisite tv thirds not voting to over-ride the vet< A bill was passed to define tkgflurisd tlon of the United States cour^Kn esi for Infringement of letters patent At 4:48 o'clock the house adjourned. > enable American In municipal elec tee th. A large crowd turned out Dr. Bowes took tho chair and spoko briefly on the advisability of the plan, when Ernest Mil ler moved to adjourn for six months, which carried, amid laughter. It Is thought the meeting was called from purely political reasons, probably to boom the doctor for mayor. The long-looked-for meeting for the or ganization of the Rossi and board of trade waa held last night. Tho following offi cers ware elected: J. F. McLaughlin. CHARGES AGAINST THE WORLD Foar Indictments Found by Spa WINSTON THERE FOR THE STATE. M tls*atlo Relations Raptared. Constantinople, Feb. 18.—A council < mlnlstciir have been sitting at Ylldls klos all day. Aa a state of war between Greet and Turkey practically exists, although has not been officially declared. It Is b. NEW SCHEME OF MITCHELL MEN. SOLDIER ARRESTED FOR MURDER. A BAD BANK FAILURE IN FLORIDA. platform, and ed Detective Al Moore of this city March IS. 1886. Ed lager had enlisted in the United States Infantry, and was arrested at Fort Niobrara, Nebraska. Hla parents live in Riverside, CaL CRUISER OREGON IS 8ATI8FACTORY phasls, replied: \I brand that statement aa wholly and unqualifiedly false In ovory part. I have made that explicit denial bo- fore, and have placed it on record so the senator (Chandler) should know It U ab solutely false.\ \I understand the senator (Pettigrew) KUM BBB 8. GREECE HAS CRETE THE-HOUSE LND SENATE DUESTROW IS HANGED THE COLUMBIAN. O ’ C O L U M B I A F A L L S , M O N T A N A ] T H U R S D A Y , F E B R U A R Y 18, 1897. r x
