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STAHSTREn tdm Scvtta set Faa over 200 periodicals a quarter on all subscriptions . teay. except Sunday and houdwa. Just the thing for a spin on the White House Road. 320-338 E. Morrison St TO YOU. corner Park. Portland, Or. KEEPING ROAD OPEN Movement to Clear the Coun " try South of Pekin. SCENE OF DESOLATION IN THE CITY An Attempt Wan Blade to Mine the American Legation St. Petersburg? Reports Peace Negotiations. LONDON, Aug. 29, 3:40 A. M. That the Inexplicable delay In forwarding tele grams from the Chinese capital still con tinues is Illustrated by the fact that the latest dispatch from Peklri. the telegram from the special correspondent of the As sociated Press describing the search for Boxers In the Imperial Park, is dated no later -than August 21. There Is no confirmation from any source of the report of an advance toward the north from Pekln. On the contrary, a movement southward to clear the coun try and to Insure free communication with Taku is apparently In progress. The powers, as late as August 21, were still unable to agree as how to deal with Pekln itself, the Japanese and Russians belnc at variance as to whether the Im perial Palace should be destroyed. Nor is there any further news of the alleged detention of LI Hung Chang by the Ad mirals. Probabilities increase that all the mem bers of the Imperial household have got ten safely to the Interior. A Reuter dispatch, dated Pekin, Au gust 15, and sent by post to Shanghai, describes scenes of appalling- desolation and wanton destruction in Legation street. All houses of foreigners were rid dled with shells, burned or blown up. An attempt was made to mine the American legation. A shaft was sunk from the top of the wall 15 feet, and was continued as a tunnel with a sharp slope In the direc tion of the legation. Apparently, the Chi nese did not have time to finish it. The Steele's Teport of defeat suffered by the allies at Pekin is everywhere dis credited. The Chinese Legation in St Petersburg has received news that peace negotiations have already begun. " The Pekin correspondent of the Dally News, in a dispatch dated August 27, as serts that there are thousands of In stances going to show that the Boxers were approved by the Imperial officers in their Indescribable ferocity. The Hong Kong correspondent of the Times, wiring yesterday, says: "There are reports of continued aggres sion by 'Black Flags on North River and of the deliberate destruction of mis sion property." DIPLOMATIC FEATURES. Some of the Pen era Trying to Evade the Compact. WASHINGTON. Aug. 28. Several com munications came to "Washington from the United States officials In China today, but, being undated In most cases, the Government was bv no means ratlpfled wftfinhe)fSjtpe tne uamnet meeting gave the largest part of its attention to the problem of rectifying the state of affairs. Evidences of Interference with the messages have accumulated to a point where the Govern ment has determined to take steps to es tablish cables of Its own, even If It Is necessary to employ the rather expensive devices of a man-of-war plying between Shanghai and Che Poo for this purpose. Meanwhile, word comes that rapid prog ress is making with the shore cable which is to connect these points, and it Is be lieved that v.'Ithin a week this means of communication will be open. Three mes sages were received from General Chaffee today, and while they cast no light en the general situation, they were Inferen tlally important. The General's state ment that he needs no siege battery, taken in connection with the diversion of the First Cavalry, which was bound for Taku, to Manila, seems to make clear that there is no Intention of entering Into a prolonged campaign In China as would Involve the use of heavy artillery or of reinforcements In the shape of men and horses. At the same time. It cannot be said that the Government has shown any sign of a purpose to abandon any just claim It may have secured upon China through the brilliant operations of the little Amer ican force In the Flowery Kingdom. But It begins to appear that the battle of to day Is one of diplomacy, rather than one of arms, and, notwithstanding the various rumors that have Altered out from Chi nese sources of heavy engagements be tween the international forces and the Boxers, Ae officials here are satisfied that no formidable organized resistance would be offered by the Chinese If the demands of the powers are limited to the princi ples laid down by the United States. Therefore, more Interest attached to a se ries of diplomatic calls upon Acting Sec retary Adee thl afternoon than any re port of purely military operations In Chi na. First came the Japanese Minister, Mr. Takahlra, next the Russian Charge, Mr. "Wollant. and finally Mr. Thlebaut, the French Charge. These trained diplo mats naturally are averse to letting the public know the developments of Incom plete negotiations. Nevertheless, It was gathered that one of the principal topics of discussion was the propriety of ac cepting Li Hung Chang as a person with whom the powers might negotiate for a settlement In China. It is quite evident from the conferences held this afternoon that the statement made early in the week to the effect that this matter Is still an open Issue was cor rect. Otherwise, it would not have been necessary for the officials to enter Into a laborious comparison of the credentials suplled by Li Hung Chang to the various powers of Europe, as well as to Japan and the United States. Past experience with some of the Chinese decrees has shown very radical differences from the translations, and as so much turns on the form of Earl Li's credentials. It is regarded as highly Important that these shall be -shown to agree in each case. The statement Is made that the Rus sian Government Is willing to deal with LI, of course, upon properly framed con ditions, and this appears to be borne out by the earnestness with which Mr. 'Wol lant. the Russian Charge d'Affaires, Is seeking to impress upon the State De partment the entire agreement between Russia and the United States as to China. At least, be insists that Russia wishes to prevent the dismemberment of China, and also that her animating purpose now is the restoration of order and the safe guarding of the future. Under these lim itations, it is urged here that Russia's objects can be achieved, as well as those of the United States, by dealing with Li Hung Chang, who occupies the advan tageous position of being tho only Chi nese personage so far officially accredit ed as a peace plenipotentiary. Acting Secretary Adee found sufficient matter of interest in these three calls to repair to the "White House late in the afternoon to confer with the President. It is quite certain that our Government is willing and anxious to do all it can to bring about a speedy settlement of the Chinc&e difficulties and a retirement of the forces. But it is determined that no proper advantage is to be lost through this wish, and the Government will not be coerced by foreign combinations or threats of combinations against our In terests. One of the' officials of the Gov ernment said today: "The United States Is not going to turn tall and run because some of the powers show a disposition to break a compact under which we became allies in China, The powers accepted the note of Secre tary Hay of July 3 as a basis for joint action, and they will be held to that agreement. The question of actual force in China Is secondary one regiment of United States troops Is as good a 100,000 men to establish a principle. Any indig nity offered to them would be resented as quickly as If we had 100,000 men on Chinese soil, and the United States Gov ernment is willing to try the case as to whether one thing could be said July 3 and accepted by all the powers, and changed two months later to advance a selfish Interest." Notwithstanding this firm attitude on the part of the Government, there is not the least doubt that friction between the powers will be averted, .and that the resources of diplomacy will be equal to the needs of the present case. The telegram of General Chaffee rela tive to the movements of Baroness Ket teler, which were called forth by an in quiry from Washington on the 17th, taken In connection with the press report of the arrival of Miss Mary Condlt-Smlth at Tien Tsln In safety on the 25h, leads to the hope that the Baroness Is with the little party of rescued Americans at Tien Tsln. Inquiry at the State Depart ment as to the personality of the "per sons named In the dispatch shows, that besides Miss Condlt-43mlth, who Is the sister-in-law of Mrs. Conger, there Is a Miss Payne, a resident of Milwaukee, and Mrs. and Miss "Woodward, of Chicago, mother and daughter. PIIEPARIXG FOR "WINTER. General Chaffee Will Keep Fifteen Tlionsnnd illen In Pelcin. TIEN TSIN, Aug. 24, via Taku. Aug. 37. Officers who have arrived here from Pekln report that General Chaffee, com manding the American forces In China. Is making all the necessary preparations to maintain 15,000 men through the Win ter. Fifteen of the American wounded. In cluding the marines wounded during the siege of the legations, have arrived here by boat from Pekln. Mgers (posslbiy Captain Myers, of the United States Ma rine Corps)' Is suffering from typhoid fever and cannot be moved. A large batch of refugees Is due here tomorrow. The American Signal Corps, co-operating with that of the British, has com pleted the telegraph line from Pekln to Taku. (Captain John T. Myers, or "Jaclt" Myers, as he Is familiarly known, who, according to a dispatch received at the Navy Department In Washington from Admiral Kempff July 5, was assigned to command the legation defenders at Pe kin, was born In Germany and was af polnted from Georgia, entering the Ma rine Corps in September. 1897. He is the reputed author of the famous satirical poem, ''Hoch der Kaiser," which Involved captain Coghlln la eo much difficulty. JBgtfmySt attached if rnr'nahfp-EUlMtSllvcr'Kepubllcans.lieaded-bj'R. Rrj more vana was' afterwards asslcned to duty with the marines on board the battle-ship Oregon.-) Allien Will Hold Li Hnng dinner. PARIS, Aug. 2S. Admiral Courrejolles, the French commander In Chinese Wat ers, has cabled to the Navy 'Department here that a council of the Admirals has notified the foreign Legations at Pekln that It has been decided to hold LI Hung Chang on., board ship until the opening of negotiations between the powers and China. SUMMARY OF IMPORTANT NEWS China. A movement to clear the country south of Pe kln Is in progress. Page 1. Boxers attempted to mine the American lega tion. Page 1. From St. Petersburz It Is reported that peace negotiations have becun. Paero 1. General Chaffee Is preparing to "Winter 15.0C0 men in Pekln. Page 1. Several of Minister Conner's guests have ar rived at Tien Tsln. Pago 2. The Administration Is awaiting developments In Europe. Page 2. Official American dispatches are being tam pered with In China. Page 2. The events in Pekln up to June 27 are de scribed by a Chinese official. Page 2. Forelsrn. Heavy fighting Is reported to have occurred at Machadodorp. Page 3. An Insurrection has broken out in Persia. Pago 3. The party of Marquis Ito. In Japan, Is rapidly gaining strength. Page 3. Political. A union convention Is certain at Seattle, hut Goiernor Rosers will not be renominated. Page 1. Primary returns indicate that Croker will con trol the New York Democratic Convention. Pagel. Senator Scott says the Republicans will lose 100,000 votes In New Tork. Page 1. Federal Government. The President has requested e-Presidents Har rison and Cleveland to act on the Interna tional arbitration board. Page2. The battle-ship Alabama averaged 17 knots on her official trial. Page 2. Governor Portusack. of Guam, makes charges of -mismanagement against er - Governor Leary. Page 6. Domestic. The third day of the G. A. R. Encampment was riven up to the old soldiers' parade. Page 3. The Knights of Pythias had a parade and open business meeting In Detroit. Page 3. A strike of 140.000 anthracite coal miners Is threatened. Page 2. San Francisco's population Is 342.7S2; Boston's. 500,892. Pago 2. Pacific Const. P. G. Stewart, member of Provisional Govern ment of Oregon, died at Tacoma. Page 4. Ore assaying $13,000 per ton struck In Harlow & Stock's group, Bohemia. Page 4. Destitute miners from Nome arrive at Seattle. Page 5. , Residence of Attorney Frank Burch, of Cen tralla, stoned, supposedly by opponents of the Sunday-closing law. Page 4. Four townships surrounding Shoshone Falls. Idaho, reserved for a National park. Page 3. Liquor clause In deeds to lands conveyed to Pacific Univer3lty to be tested. Page 4. Nehalem and Tillamook fishermen's strike ends. Page 4. Commercial and Marine. Northern Pacific refuses to reduoe grain rates to the East. Page 10. Chamber of Commerce asked to aid In reduc ing sailor boarding-house charges. Page 8. Maritime disasters for- June. Page S. Steamship Taccma. went ashore at Alkl Point, near Seattle, but was pulled off'last night. PageS. Local. C "W. Tracy, sraln merchant, died suddenly of heart disease. Page 7. Rates of hotels, restaurants and lodging houses will not be raised during the Street Fair. Page 13. ROGERS OUT OF IT Opposition Proves Too Strong for Him at Seattle. UNION CONVENTION SEEMS CERTAIN Popnllnts Insist Upon the Same Peo ples Party for the Fusion Ticket. M SEATTLE. Aug. 2S. The fate of the fusion party is in the hands of the con ference committee appointed by the three State Conventions. It is composed of 13 members, live each from the Demo crats, Populists and Silver Republicans. It had a protracted session during the day and had managed after much acri monious discussion to settle two or three mooted questions, when the matter of the A MEMBtR OF OREGON'S PROVISIONAL GOVERNMENT. . f h -M STEWART, WHO DIED name for the union party was reached. Then a violent controversy arose, and when the committee adjourned at a late hour tonight no agreement had been reached. The Democratic "and Popullat conferees are all anti-Rogers men, and Titlow, of Pierce, a keen politician and very aggressive fighter, are for Rogcr3. The first trouble arose lit committee over the proposed two-thIrd3 rule, but It was finally agreed upon by a majority vote over the opposit'on o the Rogers men. Then came the matter of an order of bus iness, and the Rogers conferees found their first real opportunity to make trou ble. The Voorhees men wanted the Gov ernorship first, but It was finally devel oped that the Fawcett men did not, nor did King County, which wants to sen Roland safely nominated for Congress In the union convention before other candi dates are reached. Thus, It was agreed that the Congressmen should come first, tho Governor next, and other offices in the usual order. Then followed the great struggle of the day. The Silver Republicans Intlmatea that tho fusion forces had hitherto fousht together under 'the Peoples Party ban ner, and they were perfectly willing to do It again. The Populist conferees, to the great dismay and anger of the Democrats, fell in with this graceful sug gestion, and, despite all protests, joined with the Sliver Republicans In demand ing that the name of Peoples Party. Nor could any sort of persuasion or agreo ment, or reminder that It had been thor oughly understood on all sides that the name should be Democrat, cause them to recede. Finally the conferees returnea to their various conventions. .The an nouncement of tho unexpected obduracy of the Populists created great excite ment and greater exasperation In the Democratic convention. There were two or three Inflammatory speeches, and a suggestion or two that the Populists could go to the mischief and the Democrats would go it alone. A resolution was adopted Instructing the Democratic con ferees not to agree to any name but the Democratic. The vote was unanimous. The Populist Convention gave no further instructions. Silver, Repnlillcann Making; Trouble. When the committee got togcthct again, Graves of Spokane delivered the Democratic ultimatum. The Populists unanimously declined to recede. The committee adjourned till morning and thus matters were left. The demand of the Populists Is generally regarded as i a bluff, but It has served to Inilame tne temper of the Democratic delegates ana has led to accusations of bad faltn. Probably the Populists are using It as a club to demand certain concessions In the -way of offices. The Silver Republicans are doing all they can to stir up the trou. blc and widen the breach. The several conventions had little to do today. They were waiting on the conference committee. The Populists adopted a platform, but the Democrats decided to wait and see if there Is to be a union convention. .The expecta tion Is that there will be a union plat form, this time with no single tax or other fatal doctrines In It. In the Dem ocratic convention there was a test vote between the Rogers and anti-Rogers forces, and the latter showed decldeo gains, showing a majority of more than 20. This evening the Rogers forces had a caucus, at which It is claimed there were present or were represented 525j votes, or only 22 less than a majority. Speeches were made by Governor Rog ers, Senator Turner and others. It was decided to stand pat. It Is practically certain that there will be a union convention and that It will take two-thirds to nominate. In that event, Rogers cannot be nominated, ana Voorhees probably will not be. Paw cett, too. Is impossible. The dark horses cannot now be even guessed at. Names like Thomas Carroll, of Pierce; Jere Ne terer, of Whatcom: L. C. Gllman. of King and James Hamilton Lewis, of King, are suggested. One of them may be lucky enough to get It. Probably the convention will conclude Its labors to morrow. Democratic Convention. After the Democratic convention was :. ' . mrnkm P. G. called to order today a committee from the Populists appeared and said they were ready to unite in fusion. A motion that the chairman appoint the five members of the conference committee, instead ot the convention itself, started a spirited discussion. The Rogers men protested, and the motlbn was finally withdrawn. Two slates were then put up, as follows: Anti-Rogers slate J. W. Godwin, ot King: M. T. O'Farrell, of Pierce; Frank Graves, of Spokane: B. F. Shaw, of Clark; James Ferguson, of Stevens. Rogers slate Jcre Neterer, of What com; M. M. Godman. ot Columbia: E. K Hanna, of Whitman: H. W. Dillon, of Lincoln; John McReavy. of Mason, The anti-Rogers psople stated that their steering committee would be Instructed to arrange for a union convention, with the two-thirds rule. O'Farrell being on both slates, was elected by acclamation. The vote resulted as follows, being a vlc- tory for the anti-Rogers slate: Godwin. 2fil; Graves. 264; Shaw, 251; Ferguson. 2C6; Neterer, 232; Godman, 21S; Hannu. 2C0; Dillon, MS. Committees to notify the Populists and Silver Republicans that the convention was organized were appointed. Spank of King, from the platform com mittee, asked further time to make a re port, stating that they desired to .wait AT TACOMA YESTERDAY. until after the conference committees should make their report. This brought forth a fiery speech from Abel of Che halls, who demanded that the platform be submitted now. "We do not want a platform of bastard principles." h& di dareiftj; ''We QioTCarffrnsle-rttxef to dictate our platform. Let U3 have. a. Democratic platform." After some wrangling the convention gave the da sired time. A State Central Committee was then named. Having nothing to do. tho convention indulged In some levity at the expense ot Scrgeant-at-Arms Rogers, who looks like Senator Hanna, A collection was taken up to buy him a dol'ar-mark suit. Over $40 were raised. The convention at 3 o'clock took a recess till S o'clock. At the evening session of the Demo cratic convention Grrves of Spokane, or the conference committee, reported prog ress. The order of business for a union convention had been agreed upon, pro vided that candidates be nominated In tho usual order and that all be nominated by a two-thirds vote. Upon this the vote of the committee was 10 to 5. The Silver Republicans voted no. Upon the name of the fusion party the committer disa greed, the Populists and Silver Republic ans joining In a. demand for the Peoples Party name. The report raised a great uproar. The committee was, by a unan imous vote, after some warm oratory. In structed to Insist upon the Democratic name. The convention then Instructed Its committee on order of business to pre pare for the nomination of candidates. The object Is to get ready to proceed with business provided the fusion Is not effected. Jams Hamilton Lewis was called out but declined to rpeak. Senator Tufner made a lively campaign speech, after which the convention adjourned. Popullut Proceeding. At the Populist convention today, some debate occurred on a motion to Instruct the conference committee to stand out for the two-thirds rule. It finally car ried. The committee was also Instructed to stand out for the Peoples Party name. The platform was adopted. It makes the usual declarations for the Initiative and referendum and fiat money, and de nounces Imperialism. No opposition was offered to a plank indorsing the state administration. No other Important busi ness wan done. At the Sliver Republican convention conference committee was appointed. The -Chehnlls Countv confst was settled by seating both delegations, giving each two votes LEADVILLE MERE BURNED. Engineer Kept nt III Post Until the Miner Were Rescned. LEADVILLE. Colo., Aug. 23. The Wel don mine, located just east of the city limits, was totally destroyed by fire to night. The fire started In the engine room, but the engineer remained nt his post until nearly all the men were hoisted from -helow. The rest made their way out through other mines In the vicinity. -V large quantity of giant powder was re moved safely from the building by the miners. The fire burned for over an hour, burning several houses In the vicin ity. The loss Is about JSO.OOO including a valuable plant of machinery. The en gineer was saved from the bulldlnc In a badly-burned condition, and is nat ex pected to live. California Forest Fire. LOS ANGELES, Cal., Aug. 23. Ten square miles of forest reserve In the San Gabriel Reservation have already been swept by fire, and still the flames are de vouring the timber. It was reported frrm Sturtevant's Camp that the firs had spread on the north side of the west fork of the San Gabriel River and the south side of the Tejunga River, between Dev il's Canyon and the Short Cut. British. Diplomatic Chnnpres. LONDON, Aug. 2S. George Grevllle. British Minister resident at Bangkok since 1S95, has been appointed British Minister to Mexico in succession to Sir Henry Deering. Tecently appointed British "Min ister at Rio Janeiro. CROKER IN CONTROL Victorious in New York Dem ocratic Primaries. COLER FORCES DO NOT GIVE UP Wlfl Pljrht It Out In the Convention. -Tammany Chief Says the Re sult Ih Pinal. NEW YORK. Aug. 2S. Partial returns from the primary elections held In the various counties of the state today indi cate that Richard Croker will control the. Democratic State Convention, to be held at Saratoga September 1L Tho Croker forces won the first round In the battle against the friends of Con troller Bird S. Coler. led by ex-Senator Hill. Mr. IHH and Mr. Coler. however, do not regard the result of the primar ies as conclusive, and the b.ttle will be fought out in the convention. Mr. Croker, howtver, said the result Is final and that no candidate for Governor from Greater New York c?n be nominated. SOUTH CAROLIXA PRIMARIES. Senator Tillman ilad No Opponent FIrIUh nt the Poll. COLUMBIA. S. C., Aug. 2S. Demo cratic primaries for the nomination ot a state ticket and a United States Senator were held throughout South Carolina to day. The main issue was dispensary against prohibition. The antl-dlspensury forces followed Colonel James A. Hoyt. of Greenville, for Governor, while the other side was represented by Governor McSweeney. Frank B. Gary. A. Howard Patterson and G. Walt Whitman. Till man had no opposition for the Senator ship. The final struggle comes two weeks hence In the second primary. Senator Tillman, who claims paternity for the dis pensary, came into the campaign and fought Colonel Hoyt. As a result of this interference. Senator Tillman's name was scratched by 20,) voters, al though he has no ooponent. Colonel Hoyt, the Prohibitionist. Is ahead In the flr3t race. He will probaly lead Mc Sweeney by 10.cn votes. In the -lecond primary the Issue between Hoyt and McSweeney will be elose. Two death-dealing fights occurred at the polls. The first had the dimensions of a riot and occurred at Midway. John Blsstnger Is said to have started the trouble by attacking Crum Smoak over differences as to Senator Tillman's ac tion In the campnlgn, Blsslnger was killed. Edward Crldawhind Crum Smoak were mortally wounded and Dick Smoak was shot In' the arm. At West Duncan precinct, Greenville County, pistols, knives and clubs figured In a general fight over the contest for Governor. Pickney Jordan was killed. Henry Owens was almost disemboweled and Ed Owens had has hand nearly severed at the wrist Several others were badly cut and beaten. THE OTTMJOIC gTXEW YORK. Senator Scotf Som MOICInley Will Lose 10O.0OO Vote- In That State. WASHINGTON, Aug. 2S. Senator Scott, of West Virginia, who has aharge of a great deal of the work of the Na tional Republican Committee in New York, snys that McKInley will probably get 100.000 lss votes In New York than he did !it-lS06 He attributes this to the fact that there will be a large number of contented people staying at home whe are not agitated over any of the condi tions, and will let the election go by the board. Governor Plngrrec's Attitude. CHICAGO. Ausr. 2S. G. J. Diekma, chairman of the State Republican Com mittee of Michigan, stated today at Re publican headquarters that he did not helleve the published statements with re gard to ex-Governor Ptngree'a defection from the Republican party. He stated that PIngrec would not support Bryan, and he believed ho was loyal still to the Republican ticket. In spite of published reports to the contrary. Senator Beverldge. of Indiana, will be gin his speaking tour In Chicago Septem ber 25. He will then continue throughout the Northwestern States. Senator Alli son will spak In Colorado and Idaho. Senator Doll'ver. of Iowa, and Senator Cullom will confine their canvass prin cipally to their own states. Bryan Pleased. LINCOLN. Neb.. Aug. 23. Mr. Bryan today expressed himself as highly grati fied over the action of the Populist Na tional Committee at Chicago In Indorsing the nomination of Mr. Stevenson for the Vice-Presidency. He said: ' I am very glad that Mr. Stevenson has been Indorsed by the Populists. He Is thoroughly committed to the principles set forth In the Kansas City platform, and deserves- the support of all who be lieve in those principles. To have nomi nated any one else would have weakened the tlckpt. The Populist organization will profit rather than suffer by this evi dence of its willingness to place the tri umph of principles above partisanship." Kentucky Legislature. FRANKFORT, Ky., Aug. 2S. An extra s"5s!on of the Legislature called by Gov ernor Beckham, convened at noon. The Govenor's message was brief and In gen eral terms recommended the passage of an election law which will be satisfactory to the people of the state, a large portion of whom, he conceded, were displeased with the present. Hanna Will Leave Sew York. NEW YORK. Aug. 2S. Senator Hanna announced today that he will leave Tues day or Wednesday of next weak for the West, where he expects to remain to the end of the campaign. He said he might possibly return for a couple of days, but thit will depend on the situation. Nominated for Conrenn. Second Iowa District Henry Voltmer, Democrat. Seventn Wisconsin District F. A. Part low. Democrat. Elgnth Wisconsin District N. E. Mor gan, Democrat. Eighteenth Pennsylvania District Thaddeus Mahon. Republican. Seventh Alabama District N. B. Spears, Republican-Populist. Bankruptcy Decision. WINONA. Minn.. Aug. 23. An Import ant bankruptcy decision was filed here Jhis morning by Judge Lochren. In tho case of W. S. Trowbridge. Insolvent. Tho decision In effect Is that under the bank ruptcy law, no creditor can have hln claim allowed until he surrenders to tho trustees any money or property he may have received from the bankrupt within, four months prior to bankruptcy, with out regard to the creditor's knowledgo or ignorance of the fact that his dbtor is In danger of bankruptcy