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" 88 Third St. Opposite Chmltt f Common then the Desirable 9 Preserved Tropical Palms Everlasting, never-fading, natural, beautiful, inex pensive, potted and de livered free to any ad dress. Prices place them everywhere 70c, $1.00, S1.25. $1.75, $2.50, $3.25, $4.75. , Clarke & Co. COLLEGE 320-338 E. Morrison St CONCERT IS BROKEN England Saeking a New Al liance in Chinese Affairs. IS UNWILLING TO LEAVE PEK1N Neither Honor Nor Interest "ffill Pcr Biit Her to Fellow Ztnssia'a Exatuple. CLONDON. Sept,, 3, 4 A. M. The publi cation of the text of the Russian pro posals has Intensified, rather than dimin ished, the suspicions entertained by Eng land" of .Russia's proceedings. The'rup turei of; the JEuropean concertos consid ered an accomplished fact Opinions dif fer, however, as to the 'way In which Ihe powers will now group themselves. Some papers think that Great Britain. Japan and the Triple Alliance will stand, to gether in refusing to leave Pekln. The Dally Telegraph. Tvhlch expresses regret that "President McKinley has com mitted the United States to follow the Russians," considers that Japan, "whoso consistent policy since the war of 1894 has been to conciliate the effects of the rap proachment with China," will throw her lot in with Russia and will be reluctantly followed by France, who does not dare to risk a divergence with Russia. "Events have therefore conspired," sayj the Daily Telegraph, "to throw; the balance of dip lomatic power into Lord Salisbury's hands, for-Italy and Austria must Bide with Germany, who will probably p-o-pose some compromise and be supported by" England." The Times feels perfectly clear, it says, that neither honor nor the interests of England will permit Jier to follow Rus sia's example. It. trusts that Germany also will refuse to leave Pekln, and. ex presses the hope that the report that the State Department in Washington disap proves tho Russian suggestion may prove correct. Other morninsr papers express similar views, and decline to believe in the sin cerity of Russia's promise to evacuato FIGHTING HAS CEASED. British Ilcffidents Preparing t Iienve Pekln. LiONDON, Sept. 3. The Shanghai cor respondent of the Time? says: "Two American correspondents who left Pekin, August 21, with a party of mis sionaries, arrived -here yesterday. The British residents at the time the Ameri cans left were preparing to proceed to Tien Tsin. Pighting had entirely ceased and hardly any Chinese were met en route. "An official telegram from Ching Tu Fu reports that Kwel Chun, Viceroy of Szechuan, and the Tartar General of Szechuan have both been dismissed b imperial edict.' showing that the Empress Dowaser Is still guided by 'vindictive re actionaries." News Jias been "received in London, th&t Sir Robert Hart.'DIrector-Generalof" tmf Chinese imperial Maritime Custom?, was still ,ln Pekin on .August 0, "it is -again' asserted that Prince Tuan is .with the Empjess (Dowager on the borders of the Province ot.Shan Si, and that he was responsible for sending Chao Shu Chlao, now President of the Board- of Punishment, to Investigate the pro-foreign tendencies of Liu Kun Yl, the Vice roy of Nankin. There Is no confirmation of the report that the Chinese attacked the allies at Kank Chung,, which is six miles south of Te.kln. Various dispatches from Shanghai con firm the reports of the failure of the rice crop In the "Nankin district, and as sert that foreigners are being molested in Nankin, the British Consul having been insulted. According to a dispatch from Tien Tsin dated August 23, to the Standard, an epidemic of suicides has broken out among the Chinese in Pekln, where entire fami lies are hanging themselves. EARL III INTRIGUING. Says the Russians Have Promised to Lreave Pekln. SHANGHAI, Sept. 2. Li Hung Chang still remains in Shanghai. He is thor oughly discredited, but is intriguing to get the foreigners to quarrel among themselves. Today he told the American and English diplomats that the Russians had promised to withdraw from Pekln re gardless of the -policy of other nations. His statement is not believed. On the contrary, It is thought probable that he is simultaneously assuring the Russians that the Americans and British have promised to withdraw. Li Hung Chang visited the French Con sul this morning and had a long inter view with him. The subject-matter of the conference has not been divulged. It Is understood at Tien Tsin that United States Minister Conger insists that Li Hung Chang shall be allowed, to proceed to Pekln for a conference. Conference "With Rockhlll. 'LONDON, Sept. 3. Li Hung Chang had a long conference at Shanghai yesterday morning with William WRockhill, United States Special Commissioner. Li Hung Chang's party is said to be jubilant at th'e present aspect of affairs. The Shanghai correspondent of the Daily News says Earl Li's manner has become fobJectlonable and blustering." SITUATION AT AMOY. Government Officials Do Not Appear to Be Concerned. WASHINGTON, Sept. 2. Government officials, apparently, are not concerning themselves over the situation at Amoy, notwithstanding the press reports that great numbers of the Chinese are leav ing because of the fear of impending trouble. Consul Goodnow, at Shanghai, has reported to the State Department that the incident referring to the landing of marines by the Japanese there was closed, and this presumably has satisfied the officials here. The gunboat Castlne, dispatched to Amoy' several days since by the Navy Department, It Is believed, .will not tarry here long. Her destination, was the Cavite Naval Station In the Phil ippines, Bnd the State Department, taking advantage,-of this Itnowledge, had orders given that she should stop at Amoy on the way down to report upon conditions there. m EMPEROR'S MOVEMENTS. His Return to Pekln "Would-1 Facili tate Peace Negotiations. , WASHINGTON, Sept. 2. An interesting bit of information regarding tho Dowager Empress came to Washington In a round about way today. It was to the effect that the British Government had received word that the Empress was going from Tyan Fu, in the Province of Shan Sito which place she had fled after her escape from Pekln, to Tsinan Fu. Tyan.Fu is farther west than Tsinan Fu, Indicating that the Empress is moving still farther away from the Chinese capital. $?he re port says nothing of the Eraper.qr',3 move ments, it is suggescea as a ..ppssiouuy that he may have left her entourage, and that Jie may have decided ttp remain where he is, or to Teturn to Pekln. His return to the capital city wOuldj.probably completely change the, situation.. iHe be longed, to the progressive party before he was compelled to sign Jthe jjmpe'rlal re script of tSSSt and, If restored to. power peace negotiations would. undoutedly be facilitated. The powers would jave more confidence In him tr.an.rln the; reactionary party. Despite the. Empress'; coup of two years agq, diplomats here familiar ,with Chinese affairs, say then Chinese people regard him. as- then rightful ruler: r - REGENT' yoR CHfA. Unconfirmed Rumor at Pekln of Prince Chins' ArmofRtment. CST. FETTEIRSBURG "sepl 1 The Offi cial Gazette publishes the following dis pp.tch. dated Pekin, August 20. from the Russian Minister, M. de Giers: $"There is an unconfirmed, , rumor that Prince, Ching has been appolhted regent, but Is afraid to return her nnless tho foreign Envoys will guarantee his liber ty. Ten dignitaries rcmainllte in Pekln have consequently resolvedto -petition the diplomats in the lnteresteof an 'ameli oration of .the Situatldii toflfovlte Priuch Ching -fto, return to Peklnid give ex planations.". JtZ . . , SyJr-4' " SCSs?. OREGON -SAILS FORPifWNGHAI. ' i$ Will Assist in riHHdljRK5j!Wnrines If Any Are Needed WASHINGTON, Sept. 2. rd' was re ceived at the Navy 'Department today that the battleship Oregon," idilch has just come out ofta Japanese drdqek, where she. has Toen undergoing' "repairs, had sailed from Nagasaki for "WlkShung, the man-of-war anchorage at Sft&pghai. The assignment to, that ;p4Me,Jteupposed- to have been made by AdBrfwlfltemey, but the reason for tsendlniisfWere is not stated heTe. In' that Melniyfc however, she will be of assistance in jSnding, ma rines If .for any reason hQ necessity for this should arise. AMERICANS INVITED TO VACATE. Germans Need Land in ths Conces sion for Their Ovrn Troops. TD3N TSIN, Aug. SO, via Taku, Aug. SO. The Germans have formally demanded for themselves aU- the hullines' .and grounds of the camp of the United States troops, explaining that these will be' needed by the large German forces soon to arrive. As the American camp Ilea in the German concession, the demand will probably be complied with, and a new camp for the United States troops will be established outside, the city. , DISPOSITION OF AFRICANS. Troops to Be Divided Between. Pelcin, Tien Tsin, .and .Takni TIEN TSTN, Aug. 29,v via" Taku, Aug. 30. Orders received from lVasnlngtonv di rect that the 5000 American 4roops be divided between Pekln,v Tien Tpln and .Taku for. the Winter. Abuna'an&sunnlies (.are now arriving and all that fs neces sary Is beln& rapidly forwardatfjfo Pekln. i b . i FINANCIAL PANIC A!TJPrta&KAr. Money Rate Goes Up ta'SO Por Cent a A Month. SHANGHAI, Sept. 2. There Is a finan cial panic in Chinese business circles here. Probably an important factor is tho money, rate, which is now 26iper cent per month. The traders are trying to get the ear of the officials. BRITISH SQUADRON COMING New York Arrives at Bar Harbor to Receive the Guests. BAR HARBOR, Me., Sept. 2. The United States cruiser New York, the flag ship of the North Atlantic squadron, Rear-Admiral Farquhar Commander-in-Chief, anchored in the outer harbor west of Bar Harbor at 1 o'clock this morn ing, after a day and night run in clear weather from Newport. The other ships,! comprising the squadron to arrlye to morrow are the Texas. Indiana, Massa chusetts, Kentucky and Kear'sarge. The Dolphin may also join the squadron.' Rear-Admiral Farquhar, will order all his vessels to anchor outside Bar Island, leaving the Inner harbor clear for the guests, he British squadron, which is expected to arrive Tuesday morning. The hotels and cottages are gay with British and American flags. SUMMARY OF IMPORTANT NEWS China. Concert of the powers broken. Page 1. Governor of Shan Tung has 20,000 men ready to oppose German expansion. Page L Germany shrinks from a single-handed war with China, and may withdraw from Pekln. Page 1. Financial reasons believed to have Influ enced .Russia's decision to withdraw from Pekln. Page 1. Li Hung Chang intriguing to set the for eigners to quarreling among themselves. Page 1. Unconfirmed rumor at Pekin that Prince Ching has been appointed Regent. Page Financial panic at Shanghai. Page 1. Brutality of Russians in the advance on Pekln. - Tage 2. W. W. Rockhill, American Commissioner to China, says now is the time to settle the status of foreigners in , China. Page 2. Domestic. Thirteen persons killed and many injured by a railroad collision at Hatfield, Pa. Page 2. Republicans admit that their majority In Vermont will be less than in 1895. Page 1. B. B. Odell wlH be the Republican nomi nee for Governor of New York. Page 1. Bryan's sentiment on labor. Page 1. Philippines. Plans of Peace Commission In the Philip pine Islands. Page 1. Paciflo Coast. Americans at Dawson Indignant because of insult alleged to .have been offered to Consul McCook. Page 8. Bark Mercury wrecked in Behringr Sea. Pag'62. Business section of Atlln City nearly wiped out by fire. Page S. Hopgrowere jubilant because of fine crop and -high prices. Page 3. Mysterious double murder near Folsom, Cal. Page 2. Transport Lawton will go to Nome for destitute miners. Page 3. - Foreign. - Ex-Presidents Kruger and Steyn believed to be preparing for flight. Page 2. Peru considering a measure to exclude Chinese Immigration. Page 2. Lord-Roberts said to' have issued a proc lamation annexing the Transvaal. Page 2. Investigation demanded at the City of Mexico of the disposition of a fund raised to buy Spain a war vessel, page 2. Local. Steamer Monmouthshire crosses .the Pa cific Jn 14 days and 2 hours. Page 8. Italians moutn for their dead King. .Page 8. -Street fair completed- on opening day. Page 5. i TOO DEEP EOR THEM Filipinos Incapable of Com .prehending New Conditions WORK BEFORE PEACE COMMISSION If American Troop Are Wlthdravra, Defensive Force Mast Be Pro , , vided to Protect Friendlles. MANILA. Sept. 2. The Filipinos seem incapable of realizing the scope and pur pose of the legislative functions of the Commission of Peace: There, is no pos sibility of separating the legislative from the executive branches of the Govern ment, and, therefore, the commission's announcement yesterday of Its assump tion of power has met with childish comments at the hands of the Spaniards and foreigners, who sneer at the now ar rangements, as they are apt to do, at every beneficial Innovation on the part of the United States authorities. ' The commission enters upon the gov ernmental field under the following con ditions: A majority of the Islanders de sire peace and the resumption of busi ness under American rule, but they are so cowed by a long series of murderous atrocities and destruction of property by their armed countrymen, that they dare not actively show their feelings, especially because experience has taught them what such an expression of sentiment will bring upon them from the mercilessly re vengeful rebels. A genuine reign of terror is exercised by Insurgents and ladrones over peaceful country folk In order to collect the revenues and recruits their operations require, and widespread ven geance is wreaked in the vicinity of gar risoned towns. For example, the Insur gent General Cailles, in the Province of Laguna, put to death the President and officeholders of the town of Bay, on La guna de Bay, officials who had been In stalled by the Americans, and gave orders that a similar fate should be meted out to other adherents of the American cause. He also ordered that all Filipino soldiers who sold their rifles to the Americans should bV killed. Any change of policy involving the withdrawal of the United States troops without substituting for them an ade quate defensive force is certain to result in feat-of retaliation at the expense of the "friendlles." The approaching return of the volunteers tends to influence the sit uation unfavorably. In Northern Luzon the satus quo is fairly well maintained and the people in that quarter are quiet and engaged in planting, except In the Provinces of Nueva Eclja and Bulacan, where there has been a recent outburst of rebel and ladrone activity. But in Southern Luzon conditions are far less satisfactory. Life there Is not safe out side the garrisoned towns. Travelers are subject to ambush by guerrillas. Rarely dpes a day pass without an encounter between the1 Uhlted States troops and the insurgents or ladrones, resulting in casualties. There are 18,000 troops In that district; General Bates omnlandlng, .and in three regiments bver Jathfr4 Tof the men are sick. The activity of thd enemy increased, last month. 'There Is evidence that the insurgents haye come Into pos session of hew rifles and that they wish to annihilate some small American gar risons. Conditions In the Visayas continue vir tually unchanged. The lack of troops pre vents aggression. Negros, Romblon, Mas bnte, SIbuyan, Tablas and Bohol are tran quil, all desiring civil government. Min danao also is tranquil, except the dis tricts of Teagayan and Surigam, where occasional , encounters with the- Filipinos occur. The enemy's fighting force, there Is limited but it has a number of rifles. The surrenders, although they have no ticeably decreased since May, -continue. The experience of Northern Luzon shows that the American occupation of any locality tends to Its pacification and well-being. Antunsettled American policy retards the Investment of capital. Never theless, the Imports for the last quarter and a half were greater than during any period of the Spanish regime. No doubt, the needs -of the army of occupation are responsible for a very considerable portion of this. Thelnternal revenue collections are a third greater than those made by Spain. This is due to an honest system of ac counts, to a lack of favoritism and to impartial enforcement -of the -law. The military officials will turn over $6,000,000 (Mexican) to the commission, and this will probably be expended In, public im provements, notably In harbor develop ments, the need of which is greatly ham pering the shipping Industry. The commission will first organize mu nicipalities in the provinces, notably in Pampanga Province. Subsequently It will turn its attention to needed reforms in the civil and criminal codes, passing, In due time, to other features of Its in structions, with the Idea of establishing a central civil government during tho next 18 months. Twelve Americans, .including1 .two Cap tains and two Lieutenants, have been killed during the past two weeks. The official Teports of the encounters in which these casualties occurred are meager. MOVING OF' TROOPS. Santo Fe Railroad Not to Be Blamed for Its Position. GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colo., Sept, 2. Today's session of the conference of railroad officials who have been here for several days discussing the outlines of a transcontinental passenger associa tion, was only one' hour in length. The committees at work upon a plan were not ready to report and the meeting ad journed until tomorrow at 10 o'clock. Discussing the question of the handling of Government troops, and the recent or der of the Quartermaster-General of the United States Army to the 'effect that all troops to be carried to the Pacific Coast must go via the Southern Pacific from Ogden -to San Francisco, George 'Nicholson, representing the Santa Fe 'Railroad at the meeting, said that matter would have to be submitted to the head quarters of his company lefore he could enter Into any agreement that would bind the Santa Fe people. The representative of one of the largest .lines here said emphatically tonight tljat he belle-ved the Santa Fe would see Its way clear to become a member of the association. He said: "The Santa Fe has a complete line from Chicago to San Francisco, and could handle the troops without a break from Chicago to tide water. The Government's order deprives the Santa Fe, not only of the through haul, but even the haul over its prairie lines, and forces business to -which the Santa Fe Is entitled to go to the Northern routes. Mr. Nicholson can therefore not be blamed for claiming some restitution through the association for this los3 of business." . r Simon Kelley. SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 2. Simon Kel ley, an early settler of California, who played a 'prominent part in the develop ment of the Northwestern States, died in this city today of paralysis. He founded the principal stage lines which tapped the region lying west and north of Idaho in the early days. He also established several mining camps and owned large cattle ranches. ODELL FOR GOVERNOR. Probable State Ticket of Nevr York Republicans. SARATOGA, N. YTsept. 2. The consen sus of opinion here tonight makes up the following Republican state ticket to be nominated by the convention which will meet here Tuesdayr Governor, B. B. Odell, Jr.. of Orange; Lieutenant-Governor, Timothy Woodruff, ofKlngs; Controller, William J. Morgan, Erie; Secretary of State, John T. Mc Donough, Albany; State Engineer, Ed ward A. Bond, Jefferson; Attorney-General, John C. Davles. Oneida; State Treas urer, John P. Jaclcet, of Cayuaga. BRYAN'S SUNDAY. By Request, He "Writes a Sentiment on Labor Day. CHICAGO. Sept. 2. W. J. Bryan spent the day at the Auditorium Hotel, with Senator Jones and other Democratic poli ticians. He will deliver a Labor day ora tion tomorrow, and leave at S P. M. over the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad for Cum berland, Md., where he will open the cam paign Tn that state Tuesday night. The Cumberland meeting will be followed by a- two days' tour of West Virginia, ar ranged by National Committeeman Mc Graw. September 15 he will make a.n address In St Louis. From St. Louis Mr. Bryan will return to Lincoln, where he will rest two weeks. In response tp a request from the press for a sentiment on Labor day, Mr. Bryan wrote tho following: " The laborer is worthy of his hire.' On this day, set apart for the consideration of the wageworkers interests, let each one Inquire whether the man who tolls enjoys a fair share of the proceeds of his labor, and If not, let him apply a remedy." Before leaving S-outh Bend today, Mr. Bryan paid a visit to Notre Dame Uni versity, and was shown through the In stitution. 6 ROOSEVELT AT CHICAGO. Western Campaign Tour Will Take Up About Six Weeks. CHICAGO, Sept, 2. Governor Roose velt arrived in Chicago today from New York and proceeded at once to the Audi torium Annex. He was met by a commit tee representing about 150 labor unions, under whose auspices he is to speak at Electric Park tomorrow. An understand ing was arrived at by which tho pro gramme, as far as. Governor Roosevelt Is concerned, is to bo carried out as an nounced. The Governor will make the first address in the afternoon, so as to enable him to reach the train for Sara toga, where he Is to make a speech on September 5, opening the campaign In New York State. His Western cam paign tour will then be begun, taking up practically six weeks. DDAHO FUSIONISTS. Matter May Be Settled. One Way or the Other Today. 'BOISE?, 2daho, Sept. 2. The managers of the proposed fusion between 'the Popu lists and Democrats took a rest today. There isa belief prevailing among them that they can settle the matter one way or the other tomorrow, but there Is noth ing to indicate what the settlement will be.' John G..Woolley, Prohibition candidate for President, delivered an address here this evening on "Christian Citizenship." He devoted himself largely to the duty of voters, saying he admired any party that could organize church members and liquor sellers to support the same ticket. VERMONT READY TO VOTE. Republicans Admit That the Mnjor dty Will Be Less Than in 1SOO. MONTPELIER, Vt., Sept. 2. The cam paign In Vermont closed last night with pofltical gatherings in nearly every city and town In the state. This year the canvass has not been quite so vigorous as that of four years ago, although the "Democrats have done a larger amount of work. The Legislature fight and the li cense Issue will enter Into Tuesday's bal lot to some extent. The Republicans, it Is understood, do not expect to equal the plurality of 40,000 which they secured four years ago. Wisconsin Social Democrats. MILWAUKEE, 3cpt. 2. The Social Democratic State Convention today nom inated the following state and Congres sional ticket: Governor, Howard Tuttle; Lieutenant Governor, George DIcke; Secretary of State, Charles G. Meier; Treasurer, John Doerfler; Attorney-General, Richard Eis ner; Superintendent of Public Instruction, August F. Buelow; Railroad Commission er, Frank Ellis; Commissioner of Insur ance, 'Max Goeres. For Congressmen Fourth District, Robert Melsner: Fifth District, Dr. H. C. Berger. NO DISCOURTESY AT PARIS. Arthur Valois Defends Commissioner-General Peck. NEW YORK, Sept. 2. The French line steamer La Touralne arrived from Havre today. In the cabin was Arthur Valoi3, United States Commissioner to the Paris exposition. He defended Commissioner General Peck In the cabled charge that he had acted discourteously to state rep resentatives at the exposition. Speaking of the etory that Mr. Peck had secretly worked' to prevent Mrs. Manning and Mrs. Potter Palmer from being decorated by the French Government, he said: "That is impossible, for I know how such things are done. The names for the Legion or Honor are handed in and passed on their merits. I know that Mr. Peck presented the names of Mrs. Manning, Mrs. Potter Palmer-and M. H. de Young for the order. As to the criticism over there because of so much report from the United States of the difficulty of supplying all with Invitations to entertainments, all I can say is that there always Is trouble when a big enterprise like the exposition Is under way." Lieutenants F. C. Brumby, T. P. How ard, W. F. Moale, Jr., and J. W. Chann, U. S. N returned on the La Touralne. They are on their way from the Asiatic station to report to the Navy Department. Miss Rellly, a daughter of Captain Rellly, who was recently killed 4n China, and her aunt, Mrs. Rice Smith, also arrived. ELECTRIC TRAMWAY IN CHILE Santiago System Opened in the Pres ence of President Errasurlz. SANTIAGO DE CHDLE; Sept. 2. In the presence of President Errazurlz and the local authorities, the. electric tramway system of Santiago was formally opened today. The public was greatly delighted at the outcome, and the Installation of similar methods of transport will rapidly I jjnultiply, WILL FOLLOW RUSSIA Probability That Germany Will Withdraw Her Troops. SHRINKS FROM SINGLE-HANDED WA1 Austria, First Indigmont, Novr Real izes the Possibility of the American Solution. LONDON, Sept. 3. The Shanghai corre spondent of the Times, wiring yesterday, says: "Li Hung Chang has received a. telegram from the Chinese Minister la Berlin asserting that Germany 13 pre pared to act In concert with Russia, with a view to a settlement, and that, there fore. It Is probable that Germany will follow Russia and withdraw her troops from Pekln." "It is not doubted here," says the Vienna correspondent of the Standard, "that Russia's proposals will in the end bo accepted by Germany, who cannot but shrink from a single-handed war with China. Tho Austrian newspapers, though r at first indignant, are now beginning to realize the possibilities of an acceptance of tho Russo-American solution." WHY RUSSIA WITHDRAWS. Financial Reasons Believed to In fluence Her Decision. SHANGHAI, Sept. 3. The reports from European capitals that Russia has de cided to leave Pekin caused amazement here when flrat heard through Chineso sources. Officials here are especially in clined to treat them with incredulity, a3 every step in connection with Russia's occupation had apparently been taken with a view to permanency. The theory was that In the railroad Russia held the key to the situation, and that when Taku pharbor was closed by the Ice the other powers would be dependent upon Rus3a to provision their trcops in Pekln. The officers of the other armls have constant ly predicted that the Russians Intended to keep the railway and to hold the lino of forts and arsenals to Pekin, thus se curing the strongest foothold of any na tion. The assumotlon Is now that flnan c'ar reasons, possibly. Influence Russia to her present decision. She has her hands full to maintain her troops, and part of the army has sometimes lacked proper rations. AMERICAN-RUSSIAN PROPOSAL. Washington Government Withhold ing: Replies of the Powers. WASHINGTON, Sept. 2. So far as can be ascertained, there were no important developments in the Chinese situation here today. The officials maintain un usual reticence. They say they have no information to make public regarding tho replies to the American-Russian proposals regarding the withdrawal of the military forces of the powers from Pekin. Mr. Adce, the Acting" Secret try of-Stato. has decided, for the present, not to make, any statement of the names of the power3 which have answered, or to Indicate whether the replies are of an affirmative or a negative character, on the ground that the publlcitlon of the attitude of the powers might embarrass the negotia tions at this time- It Is therefore im possible to learn definitely to what ex tent answers have been received. Tr o opinion prevails, however, that none of a conclusive character has as yet come to . hand, such communications as have been received being merely of a preliminary character. In diplomatic circles the opinion prevails that none of the great powers ha3 as yet reached a final determination as to the course It will pursue. . It Is recognized here that some of them, at least, will want sufficient time to permit communi cation with their diplomatic and ml ltary representatives in (. hina, with a view to determining tho exact condition of affairs from their own point of view, before un dertaking to make any reply to so im portant a. proposal as that involved In the American memorandum. Owing to the In terruption of telegraphic communication between Pekln and Tien Tsin. It is be lieved here that some days may elapse before final answers are received. Offi cials are watching with i-t.re t the ed itorial comment of the European press as Indicative of the sentiment prevailing In the various countr'es cf Europe. No cablegram from China was given to the press by any of the departments to day. Acting-Secretary Adee was at tho State Department during the day. but ho said tonight that no telegrams of conse quence had been reclved. The Inter ruption of communications with Pekin Is presumably responsible In part for this, a3 some day3 have now elapsed since any word was received from Mr. Conger. Mr. Wu. the Chinese Minister, still re mains at Cape May. but at the legation it was said there had not been a dispatch received during the day. The latest word concerning Li Hung Chang's whereabouts was contained In the Associated Pres3 ca ble from Shanghai tonight, stating that he was still there. The report that the foreigners there generally discredited him was read with Interest In diplomatic cir cles. The suspicion of his motives there seem to be shaded by many of the diplo mats here. TO OPPOSE GERMAN EXPANSION. Governor of Shan Tunsr Has 20,000 Men Ready for Service. SHANGHAI. Sept. 3. Two French priests have reached Klao Chou from th far interior, escorted the whole way by Chinese soldiers furnished by Yuan Shi Kl, Governor of Shan Tung. They assert that Yuan Shi Kl has 20.000 troops beyond Klao Chou disposed,, apparently, with a view to opposing any attempt at Ger man expansion. CUTCH SURVIVORS AT SEATTLE Steamer a Total Loss Bonansa- XUngr Wrecked. SEATTLE, Wash.. Sept. 2. Twenty-one of the crew of tho British, steamer Cutch, wrecked on Douglas Island, arrived here tonight on their way to Vancouver. B. C. They say the steamer will be a total loss The Yukon River steamer Bonanza King, one of the fastest in the service, was wrecked in Fifty-Mile River, August 25, by striking a rock. Her 45 passengers and the crew escaped to the shore In safe ty. A large merchandise cargo Is a total loss. The steamer may be saved. Skagway printers have formed a unioii of 17 members, the first In Alaska. Skagway advices are that the placers of Porcupine district are turning out very rich. Justice Martin, of Victoria, is at Skagway on his way Into the dlstrlot to settle disputes arising between American miners aiyl the new British officials forced upon them by modus Vivendi. W n m W &