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.
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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. He entered the servlco Juno 13.
1SSL,
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Up the Yoneste Klunsr.
PARIS, Aug. 29. Admira Courrejolles
cables that he is sending a gunboat
from Shanghai to ascend tho Yangsto
Klaus'.
A Pedigree.
The Brown Book.
A tale of the Gibson Man I'll tell
. 1
And how ho met his fats.
Now tho Gibson Man was a Howling' Swell.
And ho always dressed exceedingly well;
And his height was alx feet eight.
Ono day ho met a Beardsloy girt.
Who set hti manly heart awhlrl.
She waa dressed in a splash.
With a splotch for a. sash.
And her hair in a snaky carl.
They met by chance in, a motley crowd.
Tho Gibson, Han politely bowed.
Tha Beardsley smiled in queer deafens.
And writhed herself in eccentric llaea.
And when aha began
To swirl her fan
She captured tha heart of the Gibson Moo
Well, he made tho Beardsley Girl his- wlft.
And they both lived happily all their Ufa,
And their dear little children are perfect
Jewels.
They're seen la pictures of Peter NewelPa.
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