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Part of the Ticket Named by
Montana Republicans.
DAVID E. FOLSOM FOR GOVERNOR
Eight-Honr-Day Question Holds
Baclc the Platform Conventions
In Other States.
HELENA Mont, Sept. 5. The Reoub
llcan State Convention today nominated
David "E. "Folsom, a stockman of Meaghe?
County, for Governor by acclamation. A.
J. Bennett, of Virginia City, was also
the unanimous choice of the convention
for Lieutenant-Governor. T.-J. Porter, ot
Miles City, 'was nominated for Attorney
General and A N. Toder, of Butto, for
Secretary of State. S. G. Murray, of
Missoula, was chosen as candidate for
Congress. The ticket will be completed
tomorrow and the platform adopted.
The question which is causing the
delay in the presentation of the report
of the committee on platform is the na
ture of the declaration relating to an
eight-hour work day.
Tonight the members of the convention
and a large audience of others listened
to speeches on the issues of the day by
Senator Knule Nelson, of Minnesota, nnd
ox-Senator John L. Wilson, of Washing
ton. The convention is a large and en
thuslastlc one.
OLWEY FOR BRYAN.
Ex-Secretary of State Will Support
the Democratic Nominee.
NEW YORK, Sept. 5. The World to
morrow will prln ta letter from Richard
Olney, Secretary of State during the
Cleveland Administration, in which Mr.
Olney declares his intention of support
ing Mr. Bryan for President. After say
ing that Mr. Bryan Is hardly the candi
date he should choos el fhe had his way
in the matter, and that he entirely dis
sents from parts of the Kansas City
platform, Mr. Olney says:
"Perfection In a candidat eorjrtatform
is an Idle dream, and Infirmity In Its
creed and defects in Its leadership will
always characterize every party. But
they in no wis.eexcuse a citizen from tak
ing his assigned part in the government
of the country from making up his mind
what the commonwealth demands and
what party's success will com enearor
satisfying them, and using his Influence
and casting his vote accordingly. Be it
admitted that the Democratic party, Its
platform and Its candidates are open to
much just- criticism, yet all htlngs con
sidered, would not. Its triumph be the
best outcome of the present Presidential
contest?"
Mr. Olney then criticises the paHcy of
the McKInley Administration regarding
the Philippines ,and thinks that the coun
try will soon find itself in the tolls of a
Chinese problem even more costly and
menacing than the Philippine .problem it
sejf. He concludes: -"'
t "-Fot-myselfI findrdt.;cIeor thatr citi
zen's duty hi connection wltli the coming,
Treslffehtiav election nor only permits but
requires him to .desire the success of the
Democratic party."
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KUSIOKT IN MINNESOTA.
Democrats and Populists Will Meet
In Convention Today.
ST. PAUL, Minn., Sept. 5. Tomorrow
at noon the Democratic State Convention
to name a state ticket will meet in this
city, and at 10 o'clock In the morning the
Populists will meet in Minneapolis for
the same purpose. There Is no doubt that
fusion- will be effected, although some
question exists as to the exact division
of the places on the state ticket. Gov
ernor John Llnd will be nominated to suc
ceed himself and will formally accept In
a speech In this city in the evening, the
occasion marking the opening of the cam
paign. For Lieutenant-Governor there has
been talk of S. M. Owen. Populist, but
in case that nomination goes to the Dem
ocrats, E. T. Champlln, Speaker of the
House in 1S91, will probably be chosen.
H. C. Koerner is unopposed for Treas
urer. For Secretary of State, Professor
Wilhelm Pelterson, Democrat; Spurgeon
Odell, Populist, and F. G. Holbrook.
Democrat, are the leading candidates.
Judge Moer and M. J. Severance, both
Democrats, have active supporters for
Attorney-General. The Railroad Commis-.
sioners will be P. M. RIngdahl, Populist;
E. J. Knox, Silver Republican, and Pres
ident Nearey, of the State Federation of
Labor, who Is a Democrat. For Justices
of the Supreme Court there will be a
contest whether to indorse the Remibll
can nominees. The custom generally has
been to seek a nonpartisan judiciary, but
many Democrats and Populists are much
opposed to some recent Supreme Court
decisions, and urge them as reasons
against Indorsement of the Republlcar
candidates for re-election. The electoral
ticket will be divided equitably.
CALIFORNIA REPUBLICANS.
State Convention Opens at Santa
Cruz.
aANTA ORUZ, Cal., Sept 5. The Re
publican state convention met today and
effected temporary organization", after
which a recess was taken until tomor
rom. W. C. "Vanfleet, of San Francisco,
was chosen temporary chairman. In hla
speech of acceptance. Mr. Vanfleet eulo
gized President McKInley and suggested
that the only danger threatening the
President's re-election was the tendency
to over-confldence. To overcome this he
urged organization. A telegram from
President McKInley was read to the con
vention. In which the President extended
greetings and congratulations. The first
Congressional convention tonight nomi
nated F. I Coombs for Congressman.
Other Congressional nominations were:
Second District, S. D. Woods, of Ean Joa
quin; Fourth District, Julius Kahn, re
nominated; Fifth-District, Eugene Loud,
renominated.
Indiana Campaign Opened.
INDIANAPOLIS. Ind., Sept. 5. The
Republican campaign In this city was
opened tonight with a street demonstra
tion by the Marlon Club and a meeting
at English's opera-house. Notwithstand
ing the intense heat, the theater was
crowded, and the audience intensely en
thusiastic. Senator Fairbanks delivered
the address of tho evening. He was re
peatedly interrupted with cheers and
other demonstrations. An overflow meet
ing was held In Monument Palace, oppo
site the theater. This was addressed by
Addison C. Harris, United States Min
ister to Austria.
Connecticut Republicans.
NEW HAVEN, Conn., Sept. 5. -pThe
State Republican Convention finished Its
work today by nominating a state ticket
headed by George P. McLean, of Sins
bury, for Governor, who was supported
by O. R. Fyler, chairman of the state
committee ,and received 274 votes on the
first ballot against 223 for D. L. Warner,
of v Salisbury, .who was the candidate of
Samuel Fessendon, ox-National commit-
teeman. The ticket was completed as
.follows: Treasurer, H. Hk Gallup, Nor
wich; Controller, Abraham Chamberlain,
Merlden; Secretary of State, Charfe3 'G.
H. Vlnal, Middletown.
Another National Tieke,T. ,
SPRINGFIELD, O.r Sept. 6. R. 8.
Thompson, of this city, chairman of the
National Union Reform party commit
tee, announces that the official count of
the referendum vote shows the nomina
tion of Beth Ellis of Ohio, for president
and Samuel T. Nicholson, of Pennsyl
vania, for vice-president. On the Na
tional Union Reform ticket 13111s re
ceived J.621 votes; Nicholson, 101; all oth
ers, 28. Thirty states and territories par
ticipated In the balloting.
The Kentucky Legislature.
.FRANKFORT, Ky., Sept. 5. President
Carter, of the Senate, ruled out of order
the resolution offered yesterday for the
appointment of a special committee of
three Democrats and two Republicans to
sit with the regular election board to con
sider bills for amending the election law.
Pending an appeal, the Senate adjourned.
The House held a general discussion, In
which members Indicated their preferences-for
the provisions of an 'election
law.
Utah Democrats.
SAIT LAKE, Sept. 5. The Democratlo
state convention will convene here to
morrow to nominate candidates for all
state offices, a Representative In Congress
and three Presidential electors. Tho
most prominent candidates for the nomi
nation for Governor are J. H. Moyle,
George W. Thatcher and ' Aqullla Nc
beker. W. H. King will probably be re
nominated for Congress without oppo
sition. t Democratic Campaign Committee.
NEW YORK, Sept. 6. The sub-committee
of the Democratic National Com
mittee, which will have charge of the
campaign In the East, met for the, first
time with all members present, In tho
Hoffman House today. Tho session waa
exclusive. .
Where Hanna Will Speak.
CHICAGO, Sept.' 5. Senator Mark Han
na today wired Secretary Perry S. Heath,
of the Republican National Committee,
as follows:
"It is out of the auestlon for me to
accept any Invitation to speak."
'Secretary Heath said that Mr. Hanna
may make afcfew speechetnrriQhlo, buc
tnat ne positively would not speak in
BAR HARBOR FESTIVITIES.
British Naval Officers Entertained by
,1 Americans.
BAR HARBOR, Me., Sept. 5. A dense
cloud of smoke- from forest fires in Han
cock County enveloped the British and
American, warships lying In the bay early
this morning and delayed the resumption
of the festivities arranged for the naval
officers by the residents of this place. At
about 10 o'clock, however, a fresh hreeze
from the southwest cleared off the smoke,
and the events of the day began. Soon
after 10 o'clock. Vice-Admiral Bedford.
JK. C. B., In. command of Jhe,' B'ritlsh
other points of Interest. This afternoon
a reception was held on board the flag
ship New York to which the officers'' of
both squadrons and all army officers and
ladles from the cottages and hotels had
been Invited. During the evening there
were dinners at cottages and a private
ball at theKebo Valley Club.
The Boer Flag Incident.
NEW YORK, Sept. 5. A meeting of
the New York committee to aid the South
African Republic was held tonight to con
sider the Boer flag incident at Bar Har
bor, when a Boer flag, raised by Edward
Vanness, one of the members of the com
mittee, at the approach of the fleet of
English warships, was taken down by
the authorities at Bar Harbor. A letter
which had been prepared before the com
mittee met was read and ordered sent to
Mr. Vanness. The letter compliments him
on his action in raising the Boer flag in
the face of the British fleet, and reiter
ates the devotion of the committee to the
Boor cause.
GREAT STRIKE IMMINENT.
Question Will Be Decided at Indian
apolis Meeting: Today.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., Sept. 5.-John
Mitchell, president of the United Mine
workers, has returned from Ottestown, O.
The board meeting tomorrow will be the
most Important one held since a general
strike was ordered July 4, 1897, when
110,000 men were called out of the mines
for several weeks. The strike now immi
nent involves 143,000 men. Mr. Mitchell
expects the board to declare without hes
itation for a general anthracite strike.
British Trades Union Congrress.
LONDON, Sept. 5. At this morning's
meeting of the Trades Union Congress, In
session at Huddersfleld, Delegates"" Kemp
and Hunter, of 'the American Federation
of Labor, delivered' addresses and were
presented with gold watches as me
mentos of their visit. Mr. Kemp contend
ed that the interests of the workers of
the world were identical, and if ever
universal peace was reached it would bo
through the Instrumentality of trades
unionism. The American delegates di
lated on the prosperity of trades unionism
in the United States and the necessity for
better organization of female labor in
the United States and Great Britain.
ARTHUR SEWALL DEAD.
Passed Away at His Summer Home
Yesterday Morning.
BATH, Me., Sept. 5. -Hon. Arthur
Sewall died of apoplexy at 8:30 A M. to
day, at his Summer home. Small Point,
about 12 miles from this city. He was &i
years of age. Mr. Sewall had not been
In good health for some time, although he
was not considered to be seriously 111.
He had been advised by his physician to
rest as early as' last June, and he at
tended the Democratic National Conven
tion July 4, against the advice of his
doctor. He appeared to have suffered no
ill effects from the' journey, however, and
was passing the Summer quietly at Small
Point, when the fatal stroke attacked
him last Sunday. The unconsciousness
which followed the attack continued until
death came. k
Caleb Powers Sentenced.
GEORGETOWN, Ky., Sept. 5. Judge
Cantrill today overruled the bill of ex
ceptions in the case of ex-Secretary of
State Caleb Powers, convicted as an ac
cessory before the fact to the assassina
tion of William Goebel, and sentenced the
prisoner for life. Judge Cantrill made an
order suspending execution of the sen
tence 60 days In 'order to enable the de
fendant to procure a transcript of the
record to be filed in the Court of Ap
peals, and an appeal was allowed. Pow
ers was taken back to Louisville at 3
o'clock.
VERMONT RETURNS
Republicans Have a-Plurality
of at Least 32,250.
THE COUNT IS NEARLY COMPLETE
Democratic Representation in the
Assembly Will Be' About 4C
Oat ot 200.
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, Vt., Sept.
5. The Republicans of Vermont elected
their state and Congressional "ticket by
.a plurality of at least 32,250, and a ma
jority over all of 31,000. If the towns yet
to bo heard from give a vote correspond
ing relatively, to the vote of the towns
reporting to day, the figures mentioned
will be about right. The state Senate
is solidly Republican and the Republican
representation in 'the General Assembly
will bo substantially 200, out of a mem
bership of 246. The 'various county tick
ets are, as usual, Republican.
Returns trom 239 cities and towns In
the state, leaving only seven to be heard
from, give Stlckney, Rep., 47,876; Senter,
Dem., 15,842; all others, 1273. The same
cities and towns In 1S96 gave Grout, Rep.,
53,024; Jackson, Dem., 14,929; all others,
1032. Stlckney 's .plurality in these, cities
and towns Is 32,034, and his majority over
all 30,761.
It is claimed by the Democratic leaders
that they will have a slight lnorease In
the General Assembly over 1S98, when
there were 42, while the representation
will be more than double that of 1596,
when there were 21 Democratic Represen
tatives. As a result of the fight for Representa
tlves In the interest of four candidates
for United States Senator to fill the un
expired term of the late Senator Morrill,
returns from176 towns show Republicans
elected with -.preferences as follows: Dil
lingham, 53; Grout, 36; Ross, 9; Prouty, 2;
The remaining members aro Democrats
non-committed or unpledged. -'Two
Republican candidates for Con
gress were elected by figures generally
with, the vote for Governor.
Sheffield elected H. C. Simpson, Repub
lican, for Representative. He favors
Grout for Senator. Morrlstown, with a
total vote of about 600, showed a galn.
of a. per cent for the Democrats. Mor
rlstown elected S. G. Fleetwood, Republi
can, as Representative. He favors Dil
lingham for Senator. Whlttlngham and
Worcester, while giving pluralities for
Stlckney for Governor, elected Demo
cratic nominees for Representatives.
Whlttlngham elected a Democrat In 1898.
Sheffield, which two years ago elected
a Prohibitionist as Representative, now
sends a Republican.
THE NATIONAL PARTY.
Nominates Senator Ca fiery for Pres
ident, A. M. "Howe Vice-President.
NEW YORK, Sept. '5. Tho National
party the official name of the third
nartv mp.t in o.nnvftnMrm tnflav In Cftt-
krtegleHairthlsiclty and nominated can
oiaates ior' iftesment ana- vice-Jtyesiaent
of 'the United" States. A platform wal
adopted and a tltfc? and emblem chosen.
These aro "the candidates:
For President Senator Donaldson Caf
fery, of Louisiana.
Vice - President Archibald Murray
Howe, of Cambridge, Mass.
The platform says:
"We, citizens of the United States of
America, assembled for the purpose of
defending the wise, conservative princi
ples which underlie our Government, thus
declare our alms and purposes:
"We find our country threatened with
alternative perils. On one hand Is a pub
lic opinion misled by organized forces of
commercialism that have perverted a war
Intended by the people to be a war of
humanity Into a war of conquest. On the
other hand, is a public opinion swayed
by demagogic appeals to factional and
class passions, the most fatal of diseases
to a republic. We believe that each of
these unchecked would ultimately com
pass the downfall of our country, but we
also believe that neither renresents thn
sober conviction of our countrymen.
"Convinced that the extension of the
jurisdiction of the United States for the
DUmOSe Of holdlnc forefcrn TipnnTo no nnln.
nial dependencies Is an .Innovation dan
gerous to our liberties and repugnant to
the principles upon which our Govern
ment is founded, we pledge our efforts
through all Constitutional means:
"First, to procure the renunciation of
all imperial or colonial pretensions with
regard to foreign countries claimed to
have been acquired through or In conse
quence of military or naval operation of
the last two years.
"Second, we further pledge our efforts
to secure a single gold standard and a
sound banking system.
"Third, to secure a public service based
on merit only.
"Fourth, to secure the abolition of all
corrupting special privileges, whether un
der the guise of subsidies, undeserved
pensions or trust-breeding tariffs."
There was no roll-call. All the dele
gates were volunteers who had replied by
their presence to the invitation Issued to
all persons in sympathy with the objects
of the party.
STORM BULLETIN.
Disturbance Moving North From the
West Indies.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5.-The Weather
Bureau has issued the following special
storm bulletin:
"A tropical storm which has been mov
ing slowly westward over the Caribbean
Sea during the last lew days crossed Cuba
Tuesday night, and Is central this morn
ing near Key West. Fla. Thus far the
storm has been attended only by heavy
rains and winds of moderate force. The
outlook, however, Is that the center of
the disturbance will move northward over
the east coast of the Gulf of Mexico "with
an increased Intensity and cause dan
gerous winds along the middle and east
Gulf, Florida and extreme South Atlantic
Coasts tonight and Thursday."
CENSUS FIGURES.
Population of Salt Lake City and
, Albany, N. Y.
WASHINGTON, Sept 5. The population
of Salt Lake City, Utah, as officially an
nounced today, Is: 1900, 53,531; 1890, 44,842.
The figures show, fon the city as a
whole, an Increase, in popplatlon of S6SS,
or 19.37 per cent from 1890 to 1900. The
population in 1880 was 20,768, showing an
Increase of 34,050, or 115.92 per cent from
1880 to 1890.
The population of Albany, N. Y., is 91,
151, as against 94,923 in 1890. This is a de
crease of 772, or .81 per cent.
'
Ersklne Phelps' Condition.
"CHICAGO, 'Sept. 5. Erskine M. Phelps,
the millionaire and old-time Democratic
leader,- who has been seriously 111 for the
past few days, suffered a relapse early
today, and his condition is critical. The
news of the, death of Arthur Sewall, a
life-long friend of Mr. Phelps, waa kept
from " the' patient for some time. Mr.
Sewall was recently a guefit at the Phelps
home, where hangs a large portrait of
him.
IN SOUTHERN PROVINCES.
Natives Predict & General Upris
ing. NEW YORK, SeptTT A dispatch to the
Herald from Hong Kong says:
Influential natives state that the flama
has been fanned in the Southern prov
inces, and predict a tremendous confla
gration within a month. Placards and
pamphlets are being circulated In Can
ton and the province. Intimating that the
allies are thoroughly routed The feeling
against foreigners is bursting the bounds
of official control. The majority ot the
mission stations in Kwang Tung have
been either destroyed or looted. Native
Christians are terribly abused. Natives
In foreign employ In Canton have been
threatened, and a systematic looting of
the houses of English-speaking Chinese
has taken place.
Several reform parties, with their head
quarters In Hong Kong, supported ' by
funds from rich Chinese In the interior
and in America, have hitherto refrained
from aggressive action, believing that the
powers would effect the regeneration of
the government. One powerful organiza
tion Is distributing thousands of copies of
a reform appeal In the British colonies.
The memorandum has been signed by 200
names for presentation to the British
Minister, imploring the assistance of a
reform government. It recommends es
tablishing Nankin as the capital and tho
selection of enlightened Chinese officials
to administer the government, with for
eign advisers. These people are dis
heartened at the reported Intention of the
powers to withdraw from China. Dif
ferent societies are combining to raise the
standard of revolt and overthrow the cor
rupt government.
The practical cessation of trade with
the North has thrown thousands of Chi
nese In each port out ot employment, and
tley are ready to Join the rebels. French
aggression at Swatow and Japanese ag
gression at Amoy intensify the hatred of
the foreigners. The strike of coolies at
Hong Kong has ended.
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BIG MINING DEAL.
Twenty Millions to Be Invested v in
Colorado Properties.
CHICAGO, Sept. 5. A special to the
Times-Herald from Denver says:
Morgan. Robbins, agent of the Armour
Havlland Company, of Chicago, today
said that he, with his associates, had Just
closed the flrst part of a deal Involving
J20.000.000 that Is to be Invested In Colo
rado gold mine3 by the packers and Lon
don men. Mr. Robbins says contracts
were closed today for properties in Gilpin
County calling for the payment of 52,000,
000; but he refused to divulge the names
of the properties until he had succeeded
In transferlng all the mines on which he
has an option. Tonight he made no scru
ples about saying that his principals in
the negotiation were the Armour-Havl-land
Company, of Chicago, and Mayes &
Co., of Londop, England.
Gage Takes- an Outing.
JNEW YORK. 8eptv5. Lyman J. Gage,
Secretary of the Treasury, reached this
city tonight, accompanied by Mrs. Gage.
He was met by Rey. N. D. Hills, pastor
of Plymouth Church, Brooklyn, and Mrs.
Hlllls, and the entire party at once
boarded the United States lightship
tender Iris, which will take them on a
short cruise through New England
waters. Secretary Gage said his trip was
taken because he was tired out and need
ed relaxation. He did not know just when
he would return.
Tre President's Plans.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5. President and
Mrs. McKInley will leave here either Mon
day or Tuesday for Somerset, Pa., to at
tend the wedding of Miss Mabel McKIn
ley and Dr. Baer. The trip to Somerset
will be made by daylight. Immediately
after the ceromony they will depart for
Canton, to remain some days.
SUMMARY OF IMPORTANT NEWS
Political.
Montana Republicans nominated David E. Fol
som for Governor and S. G. Murray for
Congressman. Page 1.
Vermont Republicans elected their Mate and
Congressional ticket by at least 32,230 plu
rality. Pare- 1.
Tho National party nominated Senator Caffery
for President and A. M. Howe for Vice
President. Page 1.
Minnesota Democrats and Populists will meet
In convention today. Pago 1.
The California Republican Convention met at
Santa Cruz. Pago 1.
Connecticut Republicans nominated George P.
McLean for Governor. Page 1.
Ex-Secretary of State Olney will support Bry
an. Page 1.
Bryan Is still speaking In Maryland. Pago 2.
Tho New York Republican Convention nomi
nated the ticket agreed upon. Page 3.
Open letters from Secretary Gage and Carl
Schurz on the possible effect of Bryan's
election are published. Pago 5.
China.
The allies marched through the Forbidden City
of Pekln. Page 1.
Russia's policy may be modified. Pago 1.
Canton is more disturbed. Page 1.
Several of the powers have replied to Russia's
proposal. Page 2.
Foreign.
The siege of Ladybrand has been raised.
Page 2.
No new plague cases are reported In Glasgow.
Tage 2.
The yellow fever situation In Havana Is im
proving. Page 2.
Domestic.
Arthur Sewall died at his Summer home near
Bath. Me. '
Salt Lake's population I 53.531; that of Al
bany, N. Y., 04.181.
Pacific Coast.
An Eastern hop man says present strength of
hop prices is due to a speculative flurry.
Pago 4.
The body of a Pocatello, Idaho, fireman was
found In the Willamette River near Cham
pocg. Page 4.
A man with $2000 In his pocket was sent to
jail at The Dalles. Or., for stealing 25 cents'
worth of wood. Page 4.
Natives of Alaska require Government aid.
Pago 4.
Commercial and Marine.
Shorts Btampeded by terrific speculation in
New York cotton market. Page 11.
Visible grain supply increased nearly 3,000,000
bushels. Page 11.
Steamship Oak Branch clears for Port Arthur
with big lumber cargo. Page 5.
New steamer Joseph Kellogg nearlng comple
tion. Page 5.
Local.
One wine of Good Samaritan Hospital partly
destroyed by Are. All patients were rescued.
PageS.
Damage suit against Hon. H. W. Corbett was
dismissed. Page 12.
About 7000 Elks arrived In Portland; many
more come today. Page 8.
John G. "Woollcy, Prohibition candidate for
President, spoke at Tho Marquam. Page 10. X
Demonstration by the Allies
in Chinese Capital.
KUSSIA'S POLICY MODIPlZi)
Some Indications That the Czar la
Backing: Down-Troops May Be
main in Pekln
LONDON, Sept 5. General Sir Alfred
Gaselee, commander of the British. Indian
troops -at the Chinese capital, wires as
follows from Pekln, August 29, to Lord
George Hamilton, Secretary ot State for
India:
"The allies marched through the IPor
bidden City yesterday. The British had.
third place In the procession, the Rus
sians and Japanese being in greater
strength."
Sir Alfred. Gaselee's dispatch Is the only
Chinese news this morning. The can.
cellatlon of the orders holding back tho
Fourth Indian Brigade Is regarded as Im
portant. It shows that whatever the
outcome of the Russian policy, the Brit
ish Government Is determined to have
sufficient troops on the spot adequately
to protect British Interests.
Considerable significance is attached to
the statement by the Journal de St. Pet
ersburg as possibly meaning a modifica
tion of the Russian policy. This paper
is the organ of the Russian Foreign Of
fice, it3 editor being a Councillor of State.
It is noted that, while the Journal de St.
Petersburg announces the Russian de
termination to maintain the solidarity of
the powers, it only mentions the with
drawal of the (Ministers, and not of the
troops at Tien Tsln. It is believed that
the powers might agree to such a modi
fication of the original Russian proposal.
The Vienna correspondent of the TIme3
discussing the situation, declares that
Japan has a strong disposition) to act
in harmony with the United States in tho
Chinese question.
A Shanghai dispatch announces that
German troops will land there today
(Thursday). Curiously enough, they will
locate In the barracks adjoining the resi
dence of LI Hung Chang.
United States Consul Goodnow, accord
ing to the Dally News, says there waa
never necessity for landing troops at
Shanghai.
Tho Dally Grapihlc'3 Moscow corre
spondent saysr "The Russian War Of
fice has made immense purchases ot fUra
to be sent to the army clothing depart
ment, which Is hurriedly preparing to
provide the army in Manchuria with
Winter kits, showing that an extensive
Winter campaign is expected."
According to a Hong Kong dispatch,
dated yesterday. Canton Is more dis
turbed. Native shops dealing in foreign
goods have been looted, and sinister ru
mors prevail. The German cruiser
Schwalbe has gone to Amoy.
"WHAT JAPAN WILL DO.
Diplomat in Berlin Believes Hex
Troops Will Remain in Pelcln.
BERLIN; Sept. 5. A member of the
Japanese Legation In Berlin Informed
the correspondent of the Associated Press
today that the Legation had not yet been
advised as to the attitude of Japan re
garding the withdrawal of the Interna
tional trooops from Pekln. The official
In question, however, expressed the opin
ion that the Japaneso troops would re
main there.
"The withdrawal of the allies," said
the official, "would have a very bad moral
effect in China. Russia, I believe, will
withdraw, because, from her standpoint,
It Is the shrewdest thing to do, as it
would Insure tho continuance of her in
fluence In China, particularly with LI
Hung Chang, who has always been ready
to do Russia's will In China."
Tho papers comment this evening upon
Russia's latest commlnquo, and upon the
utterances of the Journal de St. Peters
burg regarding It. The Vossische Zel
tung says that It will not make Russia's
surprising step any more intelligible. The
National Zeltung observes: "Indirectly
this commlnque confirms the view that
Russia no longer Insists upon her propo
sition to withdraw the troops from Pe
kln." The Berliner Tageblatt says: "Russia
is jealous of so strong a rival in China
as Germany, since she wishes to estab
lish for herself a sort of Monroe Doctrine
there. Her proposition is dictated by po
litical and not by military motives."
The Fresslnnlge Zeltung complains that
Germany Is handling tho question of the
evacuation of Pekin In dilatory fashion,
and the 'Rhenish Westphaellahe Zeltung
devotes a series of articles to Germany's
policy, sharply attacking It.
The Frankforter Zeltung prints a Shang
hai special, saying the new German Min
ister to China. Baron Schwarzensteln.
visited the Chinese quarter of the city
without a military escort, and returned
without molestation. The Berliner Tage
blatt publishes today the flrst letter from
Its special correspondent sent to Man
churia to report the (Russian operations.
SEYMOUR. PRAISES M'CALLA.
The British Vice-Admiral's Report
Issued..
LONDON, Sept. 5. The British Admi
ralty has Issued Vlce-Admlral Seymour's
detailed report of the experience of the
flrst Pekln relief expedition. It Is good
reading, but embraces nothing not pre
viously known. Referring to the harmo
nious action of the forces of the eight
nationalities engaged, he especially men
tions Captain von Usedom, of the Ger
man Navy, and Captain McCalla, of the
United States Navy. Regarding the lat
ter he says:
"Captain McCalla was of the greatest
value to me and to all concerned. He
was slightly wounded In three places,
and well merits recognition."
The report concludes as follows:
"When the fact that the Chinese be
headed any one they got is considered,
the conduct of such officers or men as
exposed themselves to capture Is to be
praised far more than if the risk waa
taken against a civilized foe."
Chinese Troops Withdraw.
ST. PETERSBURG. Sept. 5. The Wat
Office has received a dispatch announc
ing that the Chinese troops have with
drawn from the vicinity of New Chwana
to Tlao Yao Chow, where they are en
trenching. British Troops at Sh.anffh.nl.
SHANGHAI, Sept. 4. About 1200 mora
British Indian troops have been landed
here, making altogether 2000 of such
troops and 100O camp followers at this
port.
Norway Elections.
CHRISTIANA, Norway, Sept. 5.Tho
elections here for deputies resulted in
the Rightists gaining four Beats in tho
Storthing.
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