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THE MOBBING OKEGONIAir,- TRUBSBAY. AUGUST 30, 1900. ALL-DAY MEETING Longest Cabinet Session This Administrationr COKHDEREDTHE CHINESEQUESTION PSaxx Reached for Cleaxlnjr Array tha Diplomatic tJneertalntIe A If ote to the Povrers. WASHINGTON, Aug. 2&-A special meeting of the Cabinet, lasting all day, and broken only by a short recess for luncheon, marked the Intense Interest the Administration .feels In the Chinese prob lem. It was the longest Cabinet session of the present Administration. The dip lomatic and not the military phaso of the situation in China waa under considera tion, and this accounted for tho pres ence of Acting- Secretary Adee, an un usual happening at a Cabinet meeting. Mr. Adoe is the medium through which the foreign governments communicate, and he has been in receipt of a good many statements recently. Ijast even log he and the French Charge, M. Thio bau, compared the French and tho Ameri can copies of the credentials of Li Hung Chang. Today, he had long talks -with Xlinlster Wu and the German Chargo and the substance of these conversations he laid before the Cabinet. It is understood that tho Cabinet today completed the preparation of a plan for clearing away much of the uncertainty that now exists as to tho future or China, and outlined its views in writing. The fact that tho military situation is admitted to be of secondary importance confirms the view, though no Cabinet of ficer would vouchsafe information on this point. It Is believed that the point has "been reached where It is proper that thore should bo a clear expression of the purpose on the part of tho principal pow ers in order that tho United States Gov ernment may know how far it may go consistently in tho execution of the com mon programme. Mot of the objects had in view by the President when ho made answer to the Chinese Government's appeal and began the campaign upon Pokln have been achieved. Two others remain to bo secured, namely, the safeguarding of American interests for the future and eome proper guarantee for indemnifica tion for the expenses of the recent oper ations and losses of American citizens. Some plan by which the objects can be obtained by the United States in common with similar objects by other powers en gaged in China is thought feasible. Incidental to this main purpose sev eral phases of the problem are attract ing attention. Thus, the sufficiency of 1A Hung Chang's credentials as a peace envoy, or rather of the ability of the ISmperor of China to accredit any one, is a matter of international consideration. Tho Unltrd States must not only tlsfy Itself of Xd's competency, but it must convey solid assurance on that point to convince some of the other powers, the purpose of which, perhaps, would not be best served by a speedy termination of hostilities in China. It was the general understanding that the outcome of to day's Cabinet meeting would be tho adop tion of a policy by the Administration that would tend to simplify these issues, and, at least, bring to a focus the vary ing aspirations of the powers. If this cannot be done, then the question to be determined is whether or not the United States shall proceed further, hand in hand with tho allied forces. It Is be lieved that this point is ery near a de cision, our determination depending more upon the responses made by European nations to our lnauirics, The suggestion that a conference bo held of tho nations represented In China Is again revived as an accompaniment of this purpose, and it is pointed out that with Special Commissioner Rockhlll Just about arriving on Chinese soil; with Mumm von Schwarzensteln, tho German successor to Baron von Ketteler, already in China; with tho Ministers resident at Pokln and with the high military and naval officials in the Pel Ho valley, tho material is already at hand for the gath ering of a council fully equipped to deal with even so complex and difficult a problem as is presented in the settlement of China's future. Better Communication. There are hopes that communication witli China, very much delayed of late, will bo better soon. Colonel Fowler, at Che Foo, got a routine dispatch through today, of current date, and the Navy De partment has been informed that the ca ble company's ship was about to leave Shanghai today to Jay a direct cable con necting Shanghai with Che Foo, one of tho weakest links in tho chain of commu nication at present. These improved con ditions as to the opening of communica tion between military and naval com manders and the authorities here have the purpose, conceived yesterday, of em" ploying naval vessels to convey by water messages between Shanghai and Cho Too. The attitude of Germany was tho sub ject of much official discussion today, and considerable new light was thrown upon it. Early in tho day the German Charge d'Affalres, Baron Speck von Sternberg, had a long conference with Aoting Secretary Adee. It is understood that any question which may have arisen as to the future course of Ger many is met by a roferenco to an offi cial note' by Count von Bulow, German Minister of Foreign Affairs. Issued July JZ, wMoa ruiiy denned Germans pur poso in China. This note of tho German Chancellor followed lthin 10 days Secre tary Hay's note to the powers, and is somewhat analogous In setting forth Ger many's intentions. Count von BuloWs note said: "Our aim is the restoration of security Xor persons and property, freedom or action for German subjects In China, tho rescue of the foreigners beleaguered in Pekin, the re-establishment of security and regular conditions under a properly organized Chinese Government, and rep aration and satisfaction, for the outrages committed. We desire no partition of China and seek no special advantages. Tho Imperial Government is imbued with the conviction that the maintenance of the agreement between the powers is a primary condition for the restoration of peace and order in China." There Is reason for believing that Ger many holds today that the foreign dec laration is as effective as when it was enunciated, and that at present consid eration of Germany's purposes must be viewed in the light of the foregoing spe cific declaration of policy. For that rea son, the declaration ""we desire no par tition of China and seek no special advan tages" is said to clear away the suspi cions that Germany has a far-reaching purpose of territorial acquisition in China. Count von Bulow's note further pointed out the scope of .Germany's military measures In China, stating that "'thej will be enabled to participate in the mili tary nctlon in a manner corresponding "With Germany's political importance. By the recent events in China, the success ful mission operations there, the flourish ing German trade and economical enter prtoeii are menaced. Our moral and ma terial interests we must protect." Count Ton Waldorsec's appointment foljowed, and is said to have been quite within the foregoing general declaration of pol J6y. The attitude of Italy also has been de fined in a statement by Marquis Vlsconti Vonosta, Minister of Foreign Affairs, as follows: "The Cabinet has no present intentions toward expansion or intrigue in China. Its programme is to maintain perfect ac cord between Italy and the other pow crs. A fleet and some troops represent the participation of Italy in the. common. task. We cannot leave entirely xo others the protection of our national rights, nor are we disinterested in the woric of mu tual Interests and civilisation which the powers are seeking to carry on In China. ' Jt"ia. said that tho course of Austria will tie practically identical to that of Germany, owing to the close relations between Berlin and Vienna on all ques toas of-lnternational policy. Situation Summed Up. One of the best-posted members of the diplomatic corps, who is actively engaged in the present negotiations, today summed up the international complications sub stantially as follows: "The powers were in complete accord up to the time of the taking of Pekin. But with ihat accomplished, the more Important question arose as to the future course of the powers in dealing with China, and on -that there is. not as yet complete accord. Thus far it seems plain that the United States opposes the dis memberment of China or any move to wards territorial extension there, and in this position Russia and France seem to agree. On the other hand, while there is nothing definite indicating territorial expansion, yet the exchanges have led to the belief that Germany, Great Britain and probably Japan are not averse to a course which will bring about territorial divisions within the empire. It was sup posed Japan stood against any division of the empire, but the landing of Japa nese troops at Amoy cannot be accepted on the ground that a Japanese temple had been burned, so that it is the ac cepted view that Japan Is at least making ready to be in a position to share in any division of territory which must come. The course, of Russia In taking New Chwang cannot be viewed in the same light as the landing of troops at Amoy or Shanghai, as this was for the sole purpose of protecting Russia's railway line, and any ulterior territorial purposes have been disclaimed by Russia. So far as Great Britain's purposes are con cerned. In the absence of any express declaration, the landing of troops at Shanghai is trong evidence that Great Britain wishes to control the Tangtse Valley, which is the garden of China. "On the part of Germany, the. doubt as to her future course is due mainly to Count von Waldersee's speeches since the taking of Pekin. Those have Indicated that ho is going on an extensive cam paign, and that the fall of the Chinese capital was only the initial step In a comprehensive programme requiring the presence of a large army. Just what this means Is not clear, but it has at least created surprise in Washington and some other capitals. The differences over Li Hung Chang's credentials are three fold. One view, Including that of the United States, Is that the credentials are acceptable; another that they have never shown to carry complete authority, whllo the third view is that the original cre dentials were valid at the time given, but have since become invalid through the flight of the Emperor and the Em press Dowager and the complete collapse of the Chinese Government. The ques tion of credentials does not seem so diffi cult to deal with, and will probably be solved to the satisfaction of all con cerned, but it is not clear thus far that the powers can be brought Into complete accord on a general policy for the future of China. Each appears to be waiting for the other to act. and on thepart of some there Is a traditional disinclination to go Into the outlining of policies." It Is stated at the War Department that preparations are being made for Winter ing 5000 United States troops in China. These arrangements are made in order to guard against of peace negotiations. There is no doubt that General Chaffee will be appointed Brigadier-General in the regular Army upon the retirement of Joseph Wheeler. It Is stated at the War Department that the services which Gen eral Chaffee has rendered In China entitle him to this consideration. General Wheeler will retire September 3. General Chaffee will continue to hold the rank of Major-General of Volunteers while in command of the troops in China, THE LIMIT OF RESISTANCE. It Is Believed Botha Is About Ready amt. NEW YORK. Aug. 29. A dispatch to the Tribune from London says: There is much inclination to be lieve that the operations In which Lord Roberts Is now engaged against General Botha are destined to form the final stage of the South Afri can war, from a Pretoria report ca bled to the effect that the Boers at the capital believe that Botha will abandon the contest If beaten on this occasion, and that Presidents Kruger and Steyn will then flee to Delagoa Bay. But these rumors have been repeated and proved fallacious frequently enough before, and it is Impossible to pronounce definitely that the Boer leaders believe tho limit of resistance to have been reached. The reappearance of Dewet In the Orange Free State and the activity of the Boers on Buller's communications In Natal would rather point the other way. If it had been determined to stake everything on the result of Botha's stand In tho Eastern Transvaal, it would hardly seem worth while to revive the campaign In other quarters. So far the operations between the Boer and British main armies have been some what undecisive. Lord Roberts says In his dispatch on Monday evening the ope rations ore now neccesarlly slow on ac count of the difficult nature of the country which forms the scene of the battles. He, however, considers his advance going on satisfactorily, and records General Buller's engagement of the 27th as an Important success. The result of the day's fight ing was that tho Boens withdrew their line by some two miles, allowing Buller to capture a strong position within their outer seml-clrcle of defenses west of the Dalmanutha Railway station. The question now arises whether the British will be able to force the fighting so as to keep the enemy in position and compel him to accept the defeat which superior numbers and more perfect artil lery should bo able to inflict; or iar tho nature of the country such that Gen eral Botha can go back from one advan tageous position to another and possibly be able to retreat In time to save his guns and transport. If previous experience is a guide, tho Boers will delay the British advance as long as they can do so safely, but will then retire at leisure before the invaders can secure a declsve victory. Charles Williams, the well-known military expert, believes Lord Roberts has the present intention of returning to England in the course of October so as to be ready to relieve Lord Wolselcy on November 1, as Commander-in-Chief of the British Army. In such event. General Buller may be asked to resume command of the forces in South Africa. General Warren writes to the Times to say that various statements which have recently appeared in the press purporting to be views expressed by him as to re cent events in South Africa have been made entirely without his authority; that he has not expressed any opinions with a view to publication, and that some of the statements attributed to him are con trary to the fact Transvaal Germans' Complaint. BERLIN, Aug. 3. The delegation of German who recently arrived here from the Transvaal to lodge a complaint with the German Foreign Office regarding the treatment of Germans there by the Brit ish has already been received by the For eign Office. After Investigation of the grounds of the complaint, tho Foreign Office will bring the matter to tho atten tion of Great Britain. The Crnr'i Advice to the Boers. LONDON. Aug. 30. "Dr. Leyds Inter view with Emperor Nicholas," says a dis patch to the Dally Mall from St. Peters burg, "lasted barely five minutes. The Csar said he was sorry he could do noth- inc for the Transvaal, exeent to urre it to make peace, as he hated all war." ESCAPE OF MISSIONARIES SEVESTT REFUGEES? FROM CEDTJfA ' REACH VANCOUVER Many Passed Through Thrilllngr A- Tentnrei Dr. Jlenxiea' Stoi,j Praise for Consul Fowler. VANCOUVER,, B. C.r Aug. 29.-Seventy missionaries from China returned today by the Empresa of China. Many had almost miraculous escapes. After the trouble had come to a head, Rev. J. M. Menzles, with his wife and family, were on their way to the coast from their station In Honon and were not aware of any trouble when they left. In company with them were Dr. McClure and Mrs. Wallls, also going to the coast. Theso attribute their escape entirely to the efforts of John Fowler, American Con sul at Che Foo. ."We were our days late In starting," safd Dr. Menzles, "and the delay was, I believe, the saving of our lives. Had we started at the time we originally in- SENATOR C K. DAVIS, OP MINNESOTA. THE PRINCIPAL SPEAKER AT THE HAMILTON CLUB JOANQ.UET IN CHI CAGO LAST NIGHT. tended, we would have been in the heart of the Boxer-Infested district, from which there would have been no escape. As it was we had reached Puang Chuang, and at that place was a message from Mr. Fowler warning us that all traffic on the river was extremely dangerous and that any missionaries in tho interior should hurry at once to places of safety. Had we gone pn a few miles further" we would nave' been shot by the Boxers, who were watching on both sides of the river. "With an escort of Chinese soldiers we were enabled to reach safely a small port on the coast. Tang Chlakon, and there It was that tho services 'of Mr. Fowler proved so helpful. It was not a safe place to remain In. and I have no hesi tancy In stating that the story would not be as It now Is had It not been for tho aid rendered by the American Con sul." "Was there no Imperial Government representative? Where was he?" "If there were any," answered Dr. Menzles warmly, "wo did not hear either the first word from him or about him, Mr. Fowler, at his own personal expense, chartered two Japanese steamers which made six trips, and besides sent, a war ship, which made one trip. For you must remember that Christian .workers from the Interior bad been gathering at this out of tho way port until there were 72, all told, of missionaries alone. John Fow ler deserves every praise for the danger and for the way In which he brought them to a port from which passage could be had out of the country." Rev. Mr. McKenzIe, of all the ministers on board, had the most exciting trip. He was with the party composed of Rev. Messrs, Goforth, Leslie and Griffiths, r".ll of whom were wounded, Mr. Goforth somewhat seriously. They were in sta tions not far distant from that of Dr. Menzles. and to them the Doctor sent Consul Fowler's 'message from Puang Chuang. "When we received tho dispatch," said Mr. McKenzIe, "we Instantly made all haste to depart. The letter warned us not to go north by the route followed by Dr. Menzles, so we formed a party and started southward. We had 10 carts in all, with a Chinese escort, and a 24 days' trip ahead of us to reach Hankow. All went well until the 12th day out Not that everything was roseate," Mr. McKenzIe added, for correction, "all along crowds jeered. They called U3 names, but did not attempt personal violence. On the 12th day we met an organized body of Boxers who made a deliberate attack. Mr. Goforth received a very -severe sword cut across tho back of the neck, besides being wounded In several other places. An Infuriated fanatic made a lunge at Mrs. Goforth with a sword, but she shielded herself with a pillow. It was a very exciting hour. Two of our escort .were killed and five of our animals shot Mr. Leslie was wounded badly In the wrist and knee, besides sun dry other small cuts about his person. Mr. Griffiths was Injured in almost every part of his body. I, myself, was wounded In the head, leg and hand. It was a most fortunate occurence that my arm was not cut off. I was stanomg with a re volver pointed at one of tho nearest ruf fians and had intimidated him, when another came up behind me. I caught sight of the descending sword as. it flashed In the sun, and warded off -tho full stroke of the weapon. It glanced and struck the back of my hand," show ing a long", red scar scarcely healed. The women and children were not wounded In the attack, but on the trip the 6-year-old son of Mr. McKenzIe con tracted diphtheria. His mother, while nursing him In tho hospital, also caught the dlesase. Both have now recovered. The rest of the party, Messrs. Goforth, Leslie and Griffiths came out by way of San Francisco. Dr. B. L. Learmont. of the United Presbyterian Church at Man churia, came out on the English railway the day before It was torn up. COMPLICATIONS AT AMOY. German Gunboat Ordered to the Fort Von Brandt's Opinions. BERLIN, Aug. 29. With reference to the futuro administration of China, a high official of the German Foreign Qf flco said to the correspondent of the As sociated Press today1: "It Is premature to talk of the form of government that will be set up in China, inasmuch, as the powers will not trust the Chinese Government to carry out the reforms that may be agreed npon by them. It will be necessary to keep watch upon the Chinese authorities in some way. All this, however. Is not yet the subject of negotiations between tho powers. Tho only subject under consid eration now refers to the situation in Pckln. md not the the future status of the Chinese Government." Japan's action at Amoy is followed vith interest by tho German Government, but there Js .no reason to suspect thus far ihat the Mikado intends a perma nent occupation of Amoy. Nevertheless, It is deemed advisable that Germany also should be strongly represented, at Amoy, 4n case the situation should thicken. The German gunboat Tiger, 'which, with the first German Ironclad division, recently arrived at Hong Kong, has been ordered to Amoy. The rest of the division will bo held In readiness a.t Hong Kong. , Herr Ton Brandt, Minister to China, who wasdntervlewed today regarding the situation, made the following statement: "It is an error to assume that the Chi nese trouble Is at an end with the relief, of the foreign Legations. As a matter of fact, it Jias but just begun, because now the divergent interests of the pow ers are asserting themselves. No doubt hthe United States would conclude peaco immediately and act as mediator if, un fortunately. Chinese duplicity were not so apparent. Russia wants the Empress Dowager retained. Great Britain wants Emperor Kwang Hsu as the head of affairs. Germany runs the risk of being Isolated or of being compelled to con front a coalition of several powers If, after the arrival of Count von Walder see. she should wish to continue action perhaps single-handed, or If in her de mands for redress she should go farther than the powers principally interested in China?' Regarding" the causes" that le'd to the 'Chmese troubles, Herr von Brandt quoted verbatim tho texf'of a remarkable report made by the chief of trie Russo-Asiatlc Bank of Pekin, June 15 last, but not here tofore published. The passage of the greatest interest Is as follows: "A majority of the Pekin Legations have decrded to demand the creation of foreign settlements In Pekin like those at the treaty harbors, Immediately after the arrival In Pekin of strong detach ments. M. de Glers, Russian Minister, will endeavor to reduce this demand to the appointment of foreign Pollco Com mlssloners under command of the Lega tions. Sovernl of tho Legations desire a special regency over the Emperor and the removal of tho Empress Dowager from power, but M. de Glers insists upon retaining the powers of the Empress Dow ager, since the above arrangement would induce several powers to demand the ap pointment of their- candidates as mem bers of the regency." This report did not reach St. Petersburg until July 30. Commenting upon It, Herr von Brandt remarked: "This shows how far the Pekin Minis ters 'wishes to go oven before serious dif ficulties began." THE NATIONAL LEAGUE. Chlcaero Beat St. Louis in an Eleven Inning Game. CHICAGO, Aug. 29. Today's game abounded In hard hitting, costly errors and at times remarkably fast fielding, the, good and bad work being about equally distributed. Green scored the winning run in the 11th. Attendance, 3W0. Score: , R II E R H E Chicago 611 0St. Louis ....512 4 Batteries Garvin, Taylor and Dexter; Sudhoff and Robinson. Umpire Emslle. Philadelphia Shut Oat Brooklyn. .BROOKLYN, Aug. 23.-Orth pitched great ball today, shutting out the Brook lyns and allowing only five hits. At tendance, 1000, Score: R H E R H E Philadelphia ..814 l3rooklyn 0 5 1 Batteries Orth and McFarland; McGln nlty. Howell and McGuIre. Umpire Hurst. Boston Bctt New Torlc. BOSTON, Aug. 29. The New Torks er rors proved costly today, each: one allow ing a Boston man to score. Cuppy was batted hard, but good fielding behind him at critical times saved the game. At tendance, 1200. Score: R H-Ej Soston 6 8 2New York Batteries Cuppy and Clark; and Bowerman. Umpire Swartwood. RHB .. 5 10 3 Carrick The American League. At Detroit Detroit, 2; Milwaukee, 3. At Buffalo Buffalo, 1; Kansas City, 3. At Cleveland Cleveland, 16; Chicago, 12. At Indianapolis First game Indianapo lis, 1; Minneapolis, 3. Second game In dianapolis, 2; Minneapolis, 0. National Irengne Standing-. Won. Lost. Brooklyn ...08 38 Pittsburg 4 40 Philadelphia CI 40 Chicago 60 40 Boston -. SO 49 St. Louis 47 53 Cincinnati ..., 47 53 Kerr Tork 41 57 P. C. .601 .545 .510 .505 .505 .470 .470 .418 Coal Famine In Germany. HERLIN, Aug. 29. The coal famine in Germany has become very serious, and a number of Chambers of Commerce have petitioned the government for relief. The Prussian cabinet has resolved to grant a modified railroad tariff for foreign coal In order to facilitate the importation of coal from England an.d tho United States. In deed, the famine is so pronounced that ,the Prussian Minister of Railways", In the Interest of the state, has laid an embargo on all the coal mined in the state mines. LAWYfRS IN- SESSION AXIfUAIi MEETING OF THE AMERI CAN BAR ASSOCIATION President Charles F. Henderson's Address on Noteworthy Cbonses ilnde Jbnrfnc the Tear. w SARATOGA, N Y., Aug; 2?. The-open-Ins session of tho '23d annual meeting of the American Bar Association was held today. The president's address was de livered by ex-Senator Charles F. Mander son, of Omaha, Neb., communicating tho moat noteworthy changes in statute law on points of general Interest mada-in several states and by Congress during the preceding year. President Manderson spoke first of the purposes and the results accomplished by the American Bar Association during the 23 years of its history. The high pur pose and lofty aim of the founders, ho said, is well expressed In Its constitution. It declared, the object to be "to advance the science of 'jurisprudence.'promote the administration of Justice and uniformity of legislation throughout tha Union, up hold the honor of the profelslon of law, and encourage social intercourse among the members of the American bar." It has justified its existence by its accom plishments, ho said. The perslstept In dustry and acknowledged ability of its members, whether exerted in private ca pacity, on its committees or at its annual meetings, has accomplished many of the ends In view and been productive of good to the general, public He said: "The association has not rested content with mere theorising. It has profited by the. 'teachings of the leaders of thought and brought about many of the reforms so ably advocated. "The section of legal education has dis played an activity and persistence, that has brought about a more thorough sys- tom of instruction, a higher standard in our law schools, a more careful scrutiny of the capacity of applicants for admis sion, the creation of State Boards of Ex aminers and a near approach to uniform ity.of tho statutes governing those who would enroll themselves as lawyers. Mr. Choate says that the result has chal lenged the admiration of jurists every where, and declares 'that this develop ment of professional education and train ing is the beBt fruit yet borne from tho careful studies and labors of tho associa tion.' "Much has been said of the advisability and the many benefits derivable from, uni formity of statutes among the statps. We cannot overestimate the importance of uniform laws upon matters incident to commercial law, such as acts relating to negotiable Instruments and bills of ex change, concerning days of grace and the collection of debts. If the laws re lating to deeds, wills and descent were alike the country over, the best legisla tion surviving, how much of needless, ex pensive and troublesome litigation would be saved. "It has been tiuly said 'Uke-mindedness Is the cause of all social stability.' The instability of tho relation of marriage, the frauds perpetrated upon nonresident defendants and upon the courts, the de struction of domestic happiness and the misery to children incident to the presen diversity of divorce laws In the states need not be dilated upon. A uniform di vorce law would be held to maintain and sanctify that safeguard of American life the home. "Although much has been done by the association through the medium of the conference of the state commissions on uniform state laws, which has its being in 32 states, there is much yet to be done. "Sad to say. The Hague conference, that 'seemed to be the ra'nbow of promise, ap peared rather to be the signal for In creased armies, instead of disarmament, anil "renewed- activity in preparation of conflict. War: is In the air. . But let. us. nordespalr. Even iCthe evolution of per petual peace seems farther off than a year ago still there Is much that can be done by our committee oh international law, and by the association in mitigating the horrors of war and to humanize some of Its brutality." After, referring to the death of prom inent members Edward John Phelps, William Crowinshleld Endlcott. Sherman Skinner Rogers and also Lord Russell he noted a- constant increase in the number of state bar associations, nearly 300 hav ing reported to the secretary. He ex pressed the hope that every member of the association would actively aid In a fitting celebration of John Marshall day, February 4, 1901. In speaking favorably of an Internation al bureau for the unification of the law, the president read a letter addressed to him by Secretary of State John Hay, who said: "It Is appreciated that tho collection and publication of tKe principal pieces of legislation of the civilized states of the world from year to year by a cen tral bureau might greatly facilitate the I study of comparative jurisprudence, and by Its enlightening influence tend to tuo amelioration of the common law, as well as fit the municipal law 'of nations." In his reply, the president had said "the practical difficulties in the way are nu merous and almost forbidding in their character. The method for the collec tion .of the material and its utilization by a central international bureau might well be considered by a congress of na tions to be held at some convenient place In Europe. Certainly such action could not possibly result In harm, and from It much good might result" A considerable portion of the address was devoted to tho changes in statute law made in the several states and in Con gress during the past year. "The evil' of overleglslatlon, of the passion for lawmaking," he said, "con tinues with unabated forco In the states, bringing "in its train the Ills of paternal Ism, dead-letter statutes, with disregard and even contempt for law. Luckily, thero are some Constitutional limitations upon legislative nower, and those who have framed organic acts have sought In some degree to check the avaricious appetite of the annual and biennial Leg islators. That In the minds of the peo ple there is a growing distrust of legis lative bodies and fear of the course of their leaders. Is shown by the actions of the later constitutional conventions in curtailing the length of sessions, the sub stitution of biennial meetings, the pro hibition of special laws, tho forbidding cf the grant of exclusive privileges to any corporation or association, the require ment that the subject'of every act shall be clearly expressed In its title, that thero shall be a separate act for each subject, and that the several readings of b'Hs shall be upon different days. Few realize that there were enacted in 1899 4S34 gen eral and 9S25 local, special or private laws, making a total (hardly entitled to oo called a grand total) of 14,159 laws In the states alone. The proportion is as large In 1900, the only relief being1 that fewer states held legislative sessions. Gentle men of the American Bar Association, you can do much to bring about a Better condition by vigorous efforts, inculcating In the public mind the well-recognized doctrine that 'that government .is best which governs the least' " In commenting upon the trouble in Ken tucky, the president said "quiet reigns in Warsaw." Kentucky apparently la quiescent, but the seeds of trouble re main in her legislation, ready to sprout and bring as the harvest more trouble and greater tragedies, unless the cor rective is applied. Commendatory reference wa3 made to the anti-lobby act, passed by the Gen eral Assembly of Maryland. ft is in grea measure modeled after a similar statute of Massachusetts, which is said to have worked well, with an additional provision giving the Governor power, in case he has reason to believe money has, been Im properly used in connection .with, any bill, to require a statement of expenditures in connection" therewith before approving1 such bill. A striking instance that the power to tax is the power to destroy is shown by tho,actfon of the Governor of New Jersey, by virtue of statutes of the state passed inlSSS, providing that when corooratlons neglected to pay state taxes for two years; their charters should be declared vofdjand "all powers thereunder inop erative. The Governor tool such action by proclamation, dated May 2, 1S99, as to 655 corporations, and on tha second" -day 'of May, 1S00. as to 6o7 more, thus at two -fell swoops' wiptmr out -the Hie- of over 1S0O corporate combinations covering Levery conceivable branch of manufacture and commercial industry. The nominations and election of offi cers followed. The report of the treasurer. Frands- Hawle, of Philadelphia, gave -the receipts as JtUeOL and tho disbursements as $S234, leaving a balance of J3456. Reports were 'also submitted by the secretary, John Hlnkley, of Baltimore, and by the exec utive committee. -Among the members of the executive council are: Arizona Everett E. El llngwood, Flagstaff; California, David L. "Wlthlng, San Diego. Colorado, Hugh But ler, Denver Idaho, William W. Woods, "Wallace; Montana, A O. Botkln, (Wash ington. "XX" CO, Helena; Oregon, Charles H. Carey, Portland; Utah. Richard E. Shepard, Salt Lake; Washington, C. H. Hanford, Seattle: Wyoming; Charles N Potter, Cheyenne. At the general session tonight a paper was read by R, M. Venable, of Baltimore, on "The Growth of Law." Edward A. Earriman, of Chicago, read paper on "Ultra Vires Corporation Laws." In the section of legal-education thla afternoon the chairman's address was made by Charles N. Gregory, on "Tho State of Legal. Education in the World." William D. Lewis, of the University Of Pennsylvania, spoke on "The Proper Preparations for the Study of Law." in the section of patent trade mark and copyright law the chairman's address was delivered by Franklin Fish, of Boston. Reports were submitted- on Federal Court3 by Robert 8. Taylor, of Fort Wayne, Ind., and on patent office prac tice by James S. Kay, oPlttsburff. HARNESS RACES. Yesterday's "Winners at "the Grand Circuit Meeting;.' PROVIDENCE, R. I., Aug. 29,The largest crowd of the week witnessed some excellent racing today at the Grand Cir cuit meetlnff. Summariesr 2:10-trot, purse $1500 Charley Herr won the second, third and" fifth heats In 2:10, 3:10. 2:11. Lord Derby- won tho first and fourth heats in 2KSy. and 2:1L 2:06-pace, purse, $1000 Royal B Sueldon won In two straight heats in 2:05, 3:06. Newport stakes 2:14-pace. purse, $1000 The Admiral won three stralsht heat3 in 2:12, 2:0 2:07. Failed to Brealc the Record. SYRACUSE, N. Y., Aug. 29. In an at tempt to break the world's stallion trot ting record of 2:06, Cresceus- today trot ted a mile In 2:0816. "RUNNING RACES. 1 Races nt Sheepshead Bay. NEW YORK. Aug. 29. Summary at Sheepshead Bay: Six furlongs Lady Uncas won, Un masked second. Smoke third; time, 1:13 1-5. One mile King Bramble won. Duoro second. Herbert third; time. 1:40 1-5. Dash stakes, five furlongs Bellario won, Conroy second, Elizabeth M. third; time. 1:00 2-5. Two miles. Autumn cup Klnley Mack won, Lady Massey second, The Kentuck lan third: time. 3:27 4-5. Five furlongs, selling Annie Thompson won, La Vllller second. Trigger third; time, 1:00 3-5. Mllo and one-sixteenth on turf Roland on won. Villa V second, Greenoclt third; time. 1-.4S 4-5. Races at St. Lonls. ST. LOUIS, Aug. 29. Results: Mino and one-half, selling Plnar del Rio won. Leo, Par second, Lurden third: time. 2:38. . Ono mile, selling Rodd won. Terry Ranger second, Eugenia S. third; time, 1:43. Ona mile, selling Ransom won, Leo Planter second, Eleanor Holmes third; time. 1:42. " Handicap, mile and one-sixteenth Alice Turner won. Meddlesome second, Joo Doughty third; time, 1:47. Six furlongs The Light won. St. Cuth bert second, W. J. Baker third: time, 1:14. Four and one-half furlongs Margaret F. won, Staff second. Wall third; time, 0:55. Races nt Hawthorne. CHICAGO, Aug. 29. Results at Haw thorne: Five furlongs, selling Barbara M. won. Lady Idris second, Fondo third; times, 1:03. Five and one-half furlongs-nJImmes-won, Bengal second, Searcher third; time. 1:09. Steeplechase, Bhort course Fronf won. Passe Partout second, Brakeman third; time. 3:15. Mllo and one-sixteenth, selling Lady Meddlesome won, Owensboro secona, Papa Harry third; time, 1:49$. Six-Day Bicycle Race. SPRINGFIELD. Mass., Aug. 29. The. second hour's race inthe six-day contest at the Coliseum tonight was marred by two accidents to Burns Pierce's wheel, ne cessitating stopping tho raco and restart ing' it. The standing to date: Walthour, 67 miles 190 yard3; Pierce; 66 miles 5 laps 75 yards; Caldwell, 65 mile3 5 laps 270 yards. Alabama and Keanarge. WASHINGTON, Aug. 29. The Navy Department has received an official tele gram copflrmlng the press reports of tha successful speed trial of the Alabama. A dispatch to the department from Ad miral Rodgers said that the Alabama had made an average speed of 17 knots. This was supplemented by a message from Chief Engineer Perry saying: "Alabama easily made 17 knots without driving- or mishap of any kind." The Navy Department today finally fcc cepted the battle-ship Kearsarge. which has been In commission for some months. Thl3 will net the builders $60,000 hereto fore held back In accordance with the law pending the final acceptance of tho vessel. Philippine Casualty List. WASHINGTON, Aug. 29. General Mac Arthur's latest casualty report, dated August 29, Is as follows: Killed August 24, Pangulla, Luzon, Thirty-seventh Infantry, Thomas John son; Corporal Thomas A. Otomle, San Mateo, Luzon, Twenty-seventh Infantry, Corporal William D. Clontsman; August 17, Salvacln, Luzon, Forty-fifth Infantry, Captain William Brown. Wounded August 24, Pangulla, Luzon. Twenty-seventh Infantry, Corporal Robert J. Webster, wounded In abdomen, seri ous; Thirty-seventh Infantry, William F. Martin, wounded In shoulder, moderate. Abroad is tho good name Hood's Sarsapa rilla has earned at home. In Lowell, Mass., whare It Is prepared, thla gxeatmedlclne has accomplished many grand cores and its sales are very large. Its great laboratory Is a monument to the wonderful curative power possessed by the medicine. YOU may take Blood's Sarssparilia with perfect confidence that It will do you good. Wa Is the Best Medicine Money Can Boy. August 17, Salvacion, Forty-fifth Infan try, Mark J. Chaffee, wounded In foot, slight. Augustus, Vlliavaka. Thirty-third Infantry, Second Lieutenant WtiTlam. M. True, wounded in leg above knees, slight; John Rathburn, wounded in ieg above knee, slight. August 23, Sarioya, Thirtieth Infantry. Corporal William L. L. Aah, wounded in leg above knee, serious; Au gust 20, Pagasanaus, Luzon, Eleventh Cavalry, Charles Sheldon, wounded in thigh, serious: Corporal Joseph. C Hert wick. wounded in tho buttock, slight; Ira A Euaton, wounded In leg below knee, moderate. (Captain William Brown was a natlvo of Scotland, and entered the service at Helena, MonW of which place he waa a resident) Denies Charea of Reelect. BATTLE CREEK. Mlch Aug-. 29.-Dr. P. S. Kellogg, who has juat returned from two years' service aa & surgeon la the Philippines, denies the charges of neglect on the transport Sherman, mado by Captain Crenshaw, of Atlanta, in his ante-mortem statement. Dr. Kellogg, who came home on the Sherman with Crenshaw, says the Captain waa badly wounded: that it was only a question of time when he should die, and It was at his ovm request that the. Captain was al lowed to come home. Dr. Kellogg avers that Crenshaw had every possible atten tion including the best physicians and nurses. Dally Treasury Statement. WASHINGTON, Aug. 29. Today's state ment of tha Treasury-baldnces in; tho general fund, exclusive of tha 5150,000.000 reserve, in tha division of redemption,. shows: Available cash balances $137,047,318 Go1 63,353,064 ,. Canadian Pacific Strike. WINNIPEG, Aug. 29, The Canadian Pacific strike Is practically settled. A committee of men was In consultation with Manager Whyte and Mechanical Su perintendent Cross, and mechanics' and boiler-makers' schedules havo been fully agreed Upon. Lleut.-Commander Shearman Dead. WASHINTGON. Aug. 29. Lleutenant Comander A. Shearman, U. S. N.. died today at tho Chelsea Naval Hospltat. Boston. 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