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STATE-CONVENTIONS
California Republicans Con
clude Their Labors,
STK0N6' PLATFORM WAS ADOPTED
Democrats -. That State Got No Far
ther Than Organization
Keetiag-s Elsewhere
SANTA CRUZ, Cal., Sept. . The labors
of the Republican State Convention were
concluded today after the adoption of a
platform and the selection of Presiden
tial electors.
The pTatform included a strong endorse
ment of the platform adopted by the Re
publican National Convention at Phila
delphia, "as enunciating a declaration of
principles, the wisdom of which has been
determined by the successful home and
foreign policy of the present Administra
tion, and which, under continued Republi
can control, promises a National future
even more brilliant In achievement than
the past" The convention pledged Its
loyal support "to that wise and upright
statesman, "William McKlnley, and
Theodore Roosevelt, "whose courage In
war and brilliant political record In peace
have given him a place In the hearts of
our people. "We may well look forward to
glorious victory In November and con
tinued National prosperity during the
ensuing four years." Regarding the Nica
ragua canal the platform says: "We re
cognize the Importance to this Coast and
to the country of the construction of the
Nicaragua canal under Government own
ership and control and pledge our par
ty's earnest and continued efforts to se
cure the early commencement and com
pletion of the work."
The various Congressional districts re
ported through their respective chairmen
the following recommendations for elec
tors: First District, J. W. Ryan; second,
H. T. Powers; third, "W-. R. Davis; fourth,
C. B. Rode; fifth, P. McGowan; sixth, "W.
R. Porter; seventh, J. McFadden. Samuel
Shortrldge, of San Francisco, and W. J.
Barrett, of Los Angeles, were elected
electors-at-large by acclamation. All
were duly declared nominees of the con
vention. California Democrats.
SAN JOSE, Cal., Sept. 6 The Demo
cratic state and district conventions met
today for the purpose of selecting Presi
dential electors and Congressmen. R. M.
Fitzgerald, of Alameda, was made chair
man of the state convention. In his ad
dress to the convention Mr. Fitzgerald
said:
"I am not an alarmist, -yet I believe
that we, are on the threshold of one of
the most Important political campaigns
which pur country has ever seen Import
ant not only to us, but to every republic
alone for a National policy, but for a Na
tional existence; ror a republic, not for
an emDlre. Our nrotent in ncnimif im
perialism, militarism, and trustlsm-. jQ.ur4
reunnce isan our piationjrana thejianest
Independent voter otx the TcountryT" aided
and assisted and directed by the history
of the -past. Our hope is .in the election
or our fearless, capable and honest stand
ard bearer, William Jennings Bryan."
After the appointment of the usual com
mittees, the convention took a recess
until tomorrow.,
MONTANA REPUBLICANS.
Completed the State Ticket and
Adopted a Platform.
HELENA, Mont., Sept. 6. The Republi
can State Convention finished -its busi
ness In an expeditious manner' thjs fore
noon. The state ticket was completed by
the selection of Frank J. Edwards, of
Helena, for Treasurer; C. C. Proctor, of
Great Falls, for State Auditor; Rudolph
von Tobel, of Lewiston, for Associate
Justice, and W. E. Harmon, of Bozeman,
for Superintendent of Public Instruction.
The presidential electors are Lester S.
Wilson, of Gallatin County; Paul McCor
mlck, of Yellowstone County, and Harry
C. Kessler, of Silver Bow County. There
were but two contests, and they were
settled on the first ballot. The convention
was a harmonious one and quite enthus
iastic. The platform, as presented by the com
mittee on resolutions, was adopted with
out debate. After the adoption of the
platform, ex-Senator "SV F. Sanders In
troduced a resolution calling upon the1 Re
publican State Senators, four In number,
who voted for "W. A. Clark for United
States Senator, to resign their offices in
order that their places might be filled
with Republicans who would not vote for
a Democrat. The resolution was put with
out a word of debate, and on a viva voce
vote was carried.
The platform Indorses and eulogizes
McKlnley and Roosevelt and congratu
lates the people of Montana upon its
prosperity, affirmed to have come to Mon
tana as a result of the election of Mc
Klnley four years ago. The Democratic
party is denounced as the historic and
perslstenf enemy of protection. Senator
Thomas H. Carter Is commended In
strong terms, and Republicans who voted
for Senator William A. Clark are de
nounced. The' platform continues:
"We commend 'the action of the Na
tional Administration in China In the
Philippines, in Cuba, and in Porto Rico
as wise, just, patriotic and humane, and
we declare our implicit and unwavering
confidence in the ability of the Repub
lican party, and no other, to solve all the
problems respecting our new possessions
In a manner that shall shed new honor
on the Republic and win the approbation
and applause of all loyal Americans.
"We extend our heartfelt thanks to the
volunteers of Montana who so nobly bore
their part In upholding the flag of their
country upon the field of battle. To the
memories of our fallen heroes we offer a
tribute of gratitude and veneration, and
the assurance that they shall not be dis
honored by discrediting the cause for
which they laid down their lives or the
furling of the Stars and Stripes In the
lands that are subject to the sovereignty
of the United States.
"We are in favor of the election of
United States Senators by the vote of
the people.
"The Republican party of Montana in
vites Investments of capital that are con
ducive to the industrial development of
our state and the employment of labor.,
and assures the protection of equal and
just laws. At the same time, It Insists
that Injurious' combinations shall be for
bidden; that corporations shall.be limited
to their legitimate functions, and thatso
called trusts shall be regulated by the'en
forcement of existing law or additional
legislation if necessary, so they shall not
restrict competition and undulv Increase
the prices of commodities or stifle Inde
pendent agencies of production.
"In pursuance of the traditional and
unfailing policy of the Republican party
to seek by all practical and lawful means
the advancement of the Interests and
welfare of the .working classes we rec
ommend that the hours ot labor be lim
ited to eight hours per day.
"We offer a welcoming hand to all
voters without regard tb their past ties
of party, who recognize the. fact that the
policies of Republican legislation and ad
ministration embody the only assurance
that the" great Republic 'shall for all suc
ceeding years enjoy prosperity at home
and honor abrdatU'
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DEMOCRATS OP UTAH.
CoagrressfeuiH. Kins; Renominated and
J. H. Meyle Named for Governor.
SALT LAKE, TJtah, Sept. 6. The Demo
cratic State Convention, to nominate a
state ticket, one Congressman anda three
Presidential Electors, was called to' order
at 11:30 today and exrSenator F. J. Can
non named as temporary Chairman. Mr.
Cannon received An ovation .when he ap
peared on the- platform. He spoke for
over an hour, touching upon finance, tar
iff, trusts and Imperialism. He said It
devolved upon the Democratic party to
rescue the country from Impending dan
ger. Mr. Cannon announced himself not
only a Democrat, but a Jqff ersonlan Dem
ocrat. He said he had walked for four
years within sight of the Democratic
campflres, and entered the camp with-joy
In 1900. His speech was, punctuated by
frequent applause. After appointment of
the committees the comvention took, a re
cess until 3:30 P. M. V
The afternoon session was called to or
der at 4 o'clock, and Congressman W. H.
King wasmade permanent chairman. At
the conclusion of his address, the reso
lutions committee asked Yor more time to
complete its report. After an address by
Judge O. W. Rowers, a recess was taken
until 7 o'clock.
The night session was( called to order at
8 o'clock, but nothing wWdohe until 8:30,
when the resolutions committee made Its
report The report was read by Senator
Rawlins and unanimously adopted. The
platform approves the National platform
adopted at Kansas City and heartily in
dorses the nominees of that convention;
favors progress and expansion "by peace
able methods to people who are fit for
association in the sisterhood of the Re
public; but we oppose expansion by con
quest and the subjugation of peoples unfit
for our citizenship." It declares anew
for the tree and unlimited coinage of sil
ver at 16 to 1, and says that trusts con
stitute an intolerable evil, to the erad
ication of which the Democratic party Is
pledged. The election of United States
Senators by the direct vote of the people
Is advocated, as Is also the reclamation
of our vast arid region. The Republican
party Is denounced for Its Philippine and
Porto Rican policy, for Its attitude toward
trusts and for the position It has taken
on the money question. The platform
also deplores the return of certain Utah
Republicans "who fought their party for
principle In 1896 and who have since be
come its apologists and devotees." A'
separate resolution was adopted provid
ing that in case of a Democratic Legis
lature the selection of a United States
Senator should be determined by a cau
cus of the Democratic members.
At this point the rules were suspended
and W. H. King was renominated for
Congress by acclamation. For Governor,
James H. Moyle was nominated on the
first Tjallot. For Secretary of State, Fish
erf S. Harris was nominated. The conven
tion then adjourned until tomorrow morn
ing. " ft
FUSION IN MINNESOTA.
;Democratsa Teeiyallst Nonated1
a M-icu:ct uenuea by JrJan L.1&U.
ST. PAUL, Sept. 6. Fusion was effected
between the Minnesota "Democrats and
Populists today, and a full ticket was
named, headed by Governor John Llnd.
An electoral ticket was also indorsed by
the two conventions. The Democrats held
their convention in this city and the Pop
ulists in Minneapolis. Following Is the
fusion ticket:
Governor, John Lind; Lieutenant-Governor,
T. J. Meaghan; Secretary of Btate,
M. E. Meary; State Treasurer, H. C.
Koerner; Attorney - General, Robert C.
Saunders; Railroad Commissioners, P. M.
Rlngdahl and T. J. Knox for four years,
S. M. Owen for two years; Chief Justice,
Frank C. -Brooks; Associate Justice, J. C.
Nohaway; Electors-at-Large, Dr. Rudolph
Schiffman and M. B. Pendcrgast.
The Democratic convention was one of
the most enthusiastic gatherings of the
party ever held In Minnesota. Nearly
every one of the 1140 delegates was in his
seat. The nomination of Lind was made
by acclamation with a roar and a waving
of hats, umbrellas and coats.
The platform renews allegiance to the
National Democracy and its principles;
rejoices Ih. the nomination of Bryan arid
Stevenson; condemns the Porto Rican
tariff; extends sympathy to the Boer Re
publics In South Africa, and condemns
the Republicans for not expressing sym
pathy with them; condemns the high pro
tective tariff as productive of trusts; ap
proves the efforts of organized labor for
a shorter working day; very strongly in
dorses the administration of Governor
Lind in all particulars, and demands that
the gross earnings tax on railroads be In
creased to- 4 per cent
The ticket was ratified tonight by a
mass meeting of the two conventions, ad
dressed by Governor Llnd.
NEW JERSEY REPUBLICANS.
Presidential Electors Nominated at
Trenton.
TRENTON, N. J., Sept 6. The Btato
Republican Convention met today to
nominate Presidential Electors. United
States Senator Sewall was made tempo
rary and subsequently permanent chair
man. The platform, after indorsing the plat
form of the Philadelphia convention, said
its promise of prosperity and the main
tenance of the gold standard has found
fulfillment In the Industrial prosperity
never before equaled. The platform fur
ther commerids the policy of the Adminis
tration in the East as furnishing an "in
valuable base for the distribution of our
products at the very gateway of the Ori
ent, where a quarter of the population
of the earth Is being made accessible to
civilizing influences and the needs of com
merce." "American diplomacy," lt as
serts," "Inspired by intelligence and hu
manity, has won not only the respect and
admiration of the world, but also the
compliment of Imitation by leading states
men of Europe, and, above all, the confi
dence of the American people."
After the nomination of Presidential
Electors, Senator J. C. Burrows, of Mich
igan, addressed the convention,
Nominated for Congress.
Second California District J. D. Sprout,
Democrat?
Sixth" California District Wm. Graves,
Democrat. '
Seventh California District W. H.
Crichton, Democrat.
Sixth Pennsylvania District Christopher
Van Artsdale, Democrat.
Fourth North Carolina District E. W.
Pou, Democrat. j
Nineteenth' Pennsylvania District H. N.
Gill, Democrat. vv '
"Eighth? North Carolina District J. C.
Buxton, Democrat - ' l
Sadden Death, of a Nominee.
ALBANY, Ni Y.,'Sept 6. William. J.
Morgan, of Buffalo," Controller of the
State of New York, and wliowas re
nominated for the office yesterday, died
early today.
GOLD DEMOCRACY
Will Throw Its Support to the
Regular Nominee.
0LNEYAND WILSON'S DECLARATIONS
This Loss ot the Cleveland Wlngr
Will Be Nearly Made Up By the
Vote ot Stiver Republicans.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 6. The announce
ments of ex-Secretary Olney and ex-Postmaster-General
Wilson that they will
support Bryan have caused consternation
among Republicans genorally. It is taken
to mean that Cleveland and the Cleve
land Democracy, which made McKlnley's
election possible four years ago, and
many Gold Democrats will this year sup
port the Democratic party. Senator Proc
tor, of "Vermont, says that the Gold
Democrats generally voted the Democrat-
THIRD PARTY'S CANDIDATE FOR PRESIDENT
SENATOR CAFFERY, OFLOUISIANA, WAS NOMINATED BY THE NATIONAL
PARTY TO HEAD- ITS TICKET.
Ic ticket in that state this year. It is
probable that the Gold Democratic 4defec
tlon Is larger than anticipated by the
Republicans, as the "Imperialism" Issue
has subordinated free silver and given
them an opportunity to get back Into
their party. Wlls.on's support of Bryan
will have a ,greaf effect ih' Maryland and
West Virginia,, where he is personally
well known to many people, while Olney's
declaration will have a great deal of ef
fect In the country at large. It Is not
'believed by the Republican leaders here
that the Gold Democratic defection will
result In anything more than the reduc
tion of McKlnley's majorities of 1S96, and
that the Silver Republicans in many sec
tions will very -nearly make up the losses.
Indianapolis Gold Democrats.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., Sept. 6. At a
conference of Gold Democrats today, It
was decided to establish National head
quarters in this city and conduct a cam
paign in the interest of McKlnley.
THE VERMONT ELECTION.
Complete Retnrns GIve Stlckncy a
Plurality of 31,408,
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION. Vt, Sept.
6. The election returns for Vermont are
all In. A careful scrutiny of the county
returns, based on official returns In all
but a few towns, show that Stlckney, Re
publican, for Governor, has a plurality
of 31,468 and majority over all of 30.132.
The cdmplete revised returns give these
results: Stlckney, Republican, 48.466; Sen
ter. Democrat, 16.99S; all others, 1276. The
Republican plurality this year exceeds
by 2691 the average of the la3t three
Presidential years, and by 598 the average
for the six last election -years.
Haana on the Vermont Election.
CLEVELAND, O., Sept. 6. Senator
Hanna, accompanied by his family, ar
rived in Cleveland today from Elberon,
N. J. Saturday he will go to Youngstown
to attend the formal opening of the Ohio
campaign. He will leave Cleveland Sun
day night for Chicago, where he expects
to remain several weeks. The Senator
declined to discuss tho political situation
or to make any prophecies. Asked for an
expression on the result of the election In
Vermont, Mr. Hanna said the temperance
question entered largely into the issue in
that stato, and he did not believe there
was any particular significance In the
result, as far, at least, as tho National
campaign Is ebneerned.
The Kentaclry Legislature.
FRANKFORT, Ky., Sept 6. In the
House today, Representative Trouver,
Democrat, Introduced a . bill which will
make primary elections the sole manner
of making nominations of any party for
state, district, county or city officials,
and providing that general primary elec
tions shall be held the first Tuesday in
August of each year. Mr. Trouver thinks
conventions are not a fair means of as
certaining the will of the people.
Cummins Withdraws.
DES MOINES, Iowa, Sept. 6. A. B.
Cummins announced his withdrawal from
the Senatorial race before the coming
Legislative session. He said:
"I am told that If It Is understood that
I am a candidate It will affect the vote
on the constitutional amendment to ,be
submitted at the coming election, and I
cannot permit my aspirations to become
an obstacle in the way 'of a measure bo
wise and salutary."
Candidate Ellis Notified.
COLUMBUS, O., Sept. 6. At the Jubilee
banquet of 'tho Union Reform party of
Ohio last nlgSt, Seth W. Ellis was fonn-
ally notified of his nomination as the
party's candidate for President of the
United States. National Chairman R. S.
Thompson made the speech ot notifica
tion, to which Mr. Ellis responded.
President's Letter of Acceptance.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 6. The President
and some members of his Cabinet dined
at the Country Club tonight. The Presi
dent put the finishing touches on his let
ter of acceptance of the Republican nom
ination. MEETING OF CATHOLICS.
Federation of Benevolent and Fra
ternal Societies Planned.
WASmNGTON, Sept 6. Advices re
ceived here Indicate that one of the most
Important meetings of Catholic priests
and laymen ever held In this country will
convene at Philadelphia under Archbishop
Ryan's auspices,. September 17. This
meeting will be attended by delegates
representing every section of the United
States and from all the Catholic benevo
lent and fraternal societies under the
guidance of the eplccopal authority,
which. It Is estimated, embraces a membership-
of fully 150,000 souls. The ob
Ject In vlew- Is to arm a federation of
these associations if possible for the gen
eral good of them all. It Is understood
thatwthe order of the Catholic Knights
of America has initiated the movement,
looking to the amalgamation, In this re
spect following the suggestions recently
given by Bishop McFaul, of Trenton,
N. J.
SUMMARY OF IMPORTANT NEWS
Political.
California Republicans adopted a platform and
seloctM Presidential Electors Tho Demo
cratic convention organized. Page 1.
The Gold Democratic votu for Bryan will ba
nearly offset by the SlUer Republican -vote
for McKlnley. Page 1.
Utah Republicans nominated. J. H. Moyle for
Governor and renominated Congressman
King. Pago 1.
Montana. Republicans completed the state tick
et and adopted a platform. Page- 1.
New Jersey Republicans nominated Presiden
tial Electors. Page 1.
Democrats and Populists of Minnesota nomi
nated a state ticket headed by Llnd. Page 1.
Governor Roosevelt spoko on campaign Issues
at Detroit. P&co 3.
Bryan at "Wheeling, "W. Va., made tho longest
speech of his campaign. Page 3.
China.
England 1b pleased -with Germany's rejection of
the Russian proposal. Pago 1.
The Viceroy of Wu Chang urges England to
institute peace negotiations. Pago 1.
Two thousand Boxers were reported killed in
a battle with Chinese troops Page 1.
The allies on marchlnr through" the Imperial
Palace found the treasures gone. Pago 1.
France agrees to Russia's proposal to with
draw from Peklrc Germany and Austria dis
sent Pago 2.
General Chaffee reprrts the allies' demonstra
tion In the Imperial City. Page 2.
The United States is preparing another note on
tht Chinese Question. Page 2.
Philippines.
General MacArthur reports the Bohol out
break. Paro 2.
General Hare will reoirn when the war Is
over. Page 2.
Foreign.
A plot against the life of the Sultan of Turkey
has been discovered. Pago 2.
Butler's progress is checked by Botha. Page 2.
A revolution Is Imminent In Guatemala. Page 2.
Domestic.
Indications point to a strike of the anthracite
coal miners. Page 2.
In a Colorado ranre feud cowboys drove 3000
sheep over a precipice. Pago 2.
Jt Is proposed to amalgamate the Catholic so
cieties In the United States. Page 1.
Facillo Coast.
Competition among wheat buyers at Moscow,
Idaho, advanced prices several cents ubove
tho market. Pago 4.
Light showers foil west of the Cascades, but
did no damage Page A.
Acting Postmaster Ealleck, of Sumpter, was
arrested- for shortage of money. Page 4.
The steamer Bertha brought down $30,000 from
Valdes gold diggings. Page 4.
Commercial aad Marine.
Coal roads stocks weak on prospects for a
strike. Page 11.
Uniform grain commissions demanded by New
Tork Produce Exchange. Pago 11.
British flag losing prestige in Portland grain
trade. Pare 5.
Steamer Stella Polaro passes 86 north latitude.
Page5,
Thirteen lives lost in boiler explosion. Page S.
Local. .
Mrs. C. E. Interlock accidentally took car
bolic ocA with fatal results. Page 12.
Elks' parade was a complete success in every
way. Pare 8.
Floral parade- starts promptly at 2 P. M. to
day. Page 10.
INGLAMD NOT ALONE
Pleased With Germany's Re
jectfon of Czar's Proposal.
CONDITIONAL ASSENT OF JAPAN
Conflicting Rumors of LI Hnnsr
Chang's Movements Appeal of tho
Viceroy of TVu Chanar.
LONDON, Sept 7. 3:30 A. M. Germany's
polite refusal to withdraw from, Pekin. la
commented upon with keen satisfaction
In London, and the hope s expressed
that Lord Salisbury will show similar
firmness. The British reply has, not yet
been formulated. Lord Salisbury de
sires to consult with his colleagues and
has notified the Foreign Office ot his in
tention to return to London from the
Continent early next week. There Is llttlo
doubt, however, that Germany's reply Is
the outcome of the discussion carried on
during the last few days betweea the
European Cabinets and that the compro
mise policy of maintaining the occupa
tion of the capital, but withdrawing the
greater part of the troops to Tien Tsln,
will be found to have met with general
concurrence.
From Shanghai it Is rumored that Japan
has notified the powers of her willingness
to withdraw her troops, provided an ade
quate guard Is left for the Legations, and
on condition that China formally re
quests evacuation and opens genuine "ne
gotiations for peace. Altogether, appear
ances are more hopeful and it Is likely
that when FI6Id Marshal, von Walderseo
arrives, a fortnight hence, at Taku, he
will find the allies agreed upon some
common policy.
Shanghai Is full of conflicting rumors
regarding the movements of LI Hung
Chang. Jt Is asserted that Marquis Tseng
and SO officials remaining In Pekin have
apptaled to Li Hung -Chang" to repair
immediately to the capital to save the
situation, since nobody it there to as
sume authority. Prince Chlng being de
tained in the province of Shan Si by ill
ness. Chang Chi Tung, the "Wu Chang" Viceroy,
has telegraphed an urgent appeal to the
British Consul In Shanghai, urging Great
Britain to institute peace negotiations.
He emphasizes the magnitude of British
trade Interests and refers to tho activity
of the secret societies and the decline of
trade, citing thesb as vital reasons why
England should take the lead Instead of,
as In ISS-f. allowing Russia to usurp power
and prestige. His final ground and appeal
Is that Great Britain, the United States
and Japan have shown anxiety to pro
mote commerce and to befriend China,
and he Implores these three pewers to
appoint plenipotentHries authorized to
open peace negotiations with LI Hung
Chang.
It Is rumored 2CC0 Boxers have been
killed and wounded in conflict with the
troops of General Yuan Shi Kai. Military
Governor of Shan TunK
A" HortiT Kong dispatch report from
wu Chau that serious dissatisfaction ex
ists in Lun Chau. Three hundred rol
bera besieged the residence of a weaitny
Chinaman at Tai King Fu. The prefect
of "Wu Chau, with 100 soldiers, went to
his assistance, but has been compelled to
telegraph for 400 reinforcements.
CARRIED OrF THE TREASURE.
Allies Found Nothing- Valuable in
the Imperial Palace.
BERLIN, Sept. 6 The German Vice
Admiral at Taku telegraphs that Captain
Pohl, In his report from Pekin, says tho
impression he formed on marching
through the Imperial Palace reception
halls and rooms August 28 was "dirt and
neglect." No treasures, he adds, were
observed. The report now Is that the Em
press Dowager fled from Pekin during the
morning of August 15. Captain Pohl, un
der date of August 31. says:;
"The Second Marine Eattallon has ar
rived here. After handing over the com
mand to Major-General Hoeppner, I will
march to Tien Tsln with the landing
force, which Is much In need of rest.
Companies of seamen will be posted at the
halting: places to protect the water and
communications."
The German Admiral further reports
that the allied forces landed at Taku up
to August 25 were as follows t
German officers, 91: men. 3150; guns, 6;
horses, 654; American officers. 1S1; men,
5127; guns, 17: horses, 1239; British of
ficers, 218: men, 6716; guns, 25: horses,
1SS7; French officers. 152; men. 5186; guns,
37: horses. 570; Italian officers, 26; men,
532; guns, 1; horses, 10: Austrian officers,
16: men, 272: guns. 2: horses, SO. The de
tails of the Prussian and Japanese forces
landed were not available when the Sils
patch -was sent.
A dispatch received In Berlin from
Shanghai, under current date, says that
two companies of Germans, landed today,
were received by a French guard of honor
and a band of music, and marched
through the foreign concessions to their
quarters.
Black Flairs Moving-.
YOKOHAMA, Sept. 6. The Japanese
Foreign Office has received a telegram
from Shan Si. dated September 4, saying
largo bodies of "Black. Flags." under
command of General Liu, were passing:
through the Provinces of Hu Nan and Hu
Pel.
LETTER CARRIERS.
Basiaea of the Association Trans
acted in Secret Session.
DETROIT. Mich, Sept. 6. A considera
ble portion of the days proceedings of the
National Association of Letter Carriers
was. In executive session. The secret ses
sldn resulted In clearing up various mis
understandings on minor points. A com
mittee will be appointed to report upon,
means for enlarging the Income of the
association and reducing expenses. The
official nominating committee has pre
pared a report which recommends re
election of all the present officers.
Postonlce Clerks.
ATLANTIC CITY, N. J., Sept. 6.-Tho
convention of the Postofflce Clerks of the
United States today elected "William T.
Agnew, of Cleveland, president; Mark N.
Skerrltt of "Worcester, Mass., secretary,
and Cornelius N. Delaney, of Brooklyn,
treasurer. The next convention will be
held September 3, 1901, In Milwaukee.
Canadian Politics.
"WINNIPEG, Man., Sept. 6. The an
nouncement that Premitr Hugh John
MacDonald has been nominated for
Brandon against Clifford SIfton and has
accepted the nomination means that Sir
John will at once resign and will ulti
mately take tho Dominion leadership.
Mr. MacDonald's place as Premier will
be taken by Mr. Davidson. Provincial
Treasurer; C. H. Campbell will take the
portfolio of Attorney-General., and Rob
ert Rogers, M. P., for Manitoba, will en
ter the Cabinet without portfolio-
ife "V-