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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-15
AN UNFORTUNATE YEAR FOR JAPAN.
BLOCK IN THE SILK TRADE-THE TIDAL WAVE
RUIN TO TIE RICE CROP-RA1I-
ROADS IN COREA

Toxic July 81 via San Francisco Aug H-Ihis
IS an unfortunate year for Japan. In addition TO
the block n'the silk trade-a most serious af1air
for her business men-thc instructions In For
nosa q seismic wave that killed 25.ccO people and
very unreasonable weather at the time of planting
out the young rice. great part OF the island was
swept by a severe storm Of wind and rain between
July Is and 10. Altogether something like 1000
houses were flooded. about 30 people lost their
lives $50 bridges washed away, thousands Of
acres of arabic land laid waste river en-
bankments preached in innumerable places
and several railway tracks were seriously dam
aged. However, already the people have recovered
their ghtheartedness and the price CT rice. forced
by speculation and climatic perils 10 an unpar-
alleed height: has dropped to a normal figure.
The struggle for railway concessions in Corea is
attracting much attention. An American company
was first in the field. il obtained charter for the
SeOul-C -ChemulpO line Then followed the French.
Backed by Russian influence they are said to have
persuaded the Corean Government to grant them
the privilege of building lines from Seoul to Win.
on the Yalu, and from Seoul to Ycn-Sen, on the
northeastern coast.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-15
TO OVERTHROW THE MING DYNASTY.
A REVOLUTIONARY SOCIETY AT woRK-ATTACKs
ON III HUNG CHANG.

San Francisco Aug H-Accordng to local
paDer a revolutionary society has been formed In
China for the overthrow Of the present dynasty,
and agents are now in this city seeking financial
assistance They are said TO have met with much
announcement and in q short time they Will pro-
coed TO New York The society, which is known as
the Hing Chung Woly," has already gained firm
footing among the Chinese Of Honolulu and Aus
tralia and its emissaries are now at work In Mex
ico Pamphlets Issued by the society have been dis
trtbuted among the Chinese In this CITY, in which 1t
,s charged that the Emperor is lazy and leaves the
central NJ the Empire mandarins. who are tread
ing on the working classes. Ii Hung Chang Is
charged with traitorous conduct in connection with
the late war with Japan and facts which are now
or, ~ the history of China's defeat are cited at
Reneth to show that Ii Hung Changs relations
traded their honor for japanese goid during the
var between the two countries ,,
IT, "a well known that the members or the local
,it,io ~ u cnlon,, entertain bitter hatred for Ii
Hung Chang and there are but few who doubt
49, no would be taking "a great risk with his life
~ he visited this city. and this accounts 1t Is said.
for his announced intention TO return nome Oy way
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-15
THE CHARTERED COMPANY INQUIRY.

London, Aug. 1.-THE first meeting Of the far-
lamentary committee appointed TO Inquire into
the connection Of the British South Africa Com
peny with the raid made by DR. Jameson ana MS
followers into the Transvaai ana other matters
connected with the Chartered Company was held
IN one Of the committee rooms Of the House OF
Commons this afternoon.
II was really a meeting OF part OF the com
mittee as only nine out OF the sixteen members
were present Among those In attendance were
Sir William, Harcourt the leader Of the Opposition
party In the House and Right Hon. Joseph Cham
berlain. Secretary Of state for the colonies Ihe
Der for North Leeds was elected chairman. The
proceedings OF to-day's meeting were merely for
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-15
vK1yLEY READS BRYAN's SPEECH.
HE SMILES IN A PLEASANT. CONTENTED WAY
AND SAYS NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
IN CANTON. OHIO

Canton. Ohio. Aug 14-Major and Mrs. Nc
Kinley entertained at lunch to-day Thomas NC
Dougall, a prominent attorney OF Cincinnati
VINO was accompanied by his son and daughter
At lunch there were a number Of invited friends
The Majors mail continues TO be quite large
and he is daily in receipt of kilograms and letters
telling Of the formation OF Mckinley clubs In all
parts Of the country
The comment on Mr.. Bryan's New-York speech
here yesterday and to-day has been very copious
Major Mckinley finished reading his opponents
long Grafton at 1870 this morning. he was too
busy yesterday TO go through II. When he came
TO the end and laid the paper down Major Nc
Kinley looked up with a pleasant contented
smile as much II 10 say, "If this Is the strong
est effort Of our free-slver friends, we need not
despair Of winning victory for sound money.
The sedate Democrats Of Canton are emphatic
in their expressions Of disappointment with Mr..
Bryan's speech, but on the other hand, the noisy
wing Of the party commends it as deep, potent
and statesmanlike effort. The Republicans view
the speech with smiling unconcern, and declare
that 1t will make no votes in the East. and that
Mr. Bryan's arguments will be riddled by Cen
eral Harrison and Bourke Cochran in New-York
next week and by General Stewart l.. Wood
ford at the opening meeting Of the Ohio campaign
at Columbus Tomorrow 1t is understood that
General Woodford will devote his time to dis
cussion of Mr. Bryan's speech, and as he has
great reputation talker on finance. his re-
marks will be awaited with interest by all
parties.
Among the many kilograms received by Major
Mckinley this morning announcing the forma-
ton Of Republican clubs We're the following:
Cleveland August a.
The Hon. William Mckinley, Canton.
Na baya on a McEinieV nd
Hobart banner in presence Of employees, all Of whom
are anxously waiting for the time 10 vote for pro-
lection and sound money.
THE BRITTON ROLLING MILL.
Geneva, y. Y. August 49,
The Hon Major William Mckinley Canton
The first Mckinley and Hobart regiment OF West
ern New York 200 strong have completed organZa
ton this evening.
c. ". FAIRFAX, Colonel Commanding.
p r. COLL Adjutant.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-15
,STRIKERS ATTEMPT MURDER.
THEY FIRE UPON WORKMEN OF THE
BROWN WORKS IN CLEVELAND. OHIO
THEIR SHOTS ARE RETURNED
AND FOUR MEN ARE SERI-
OUSLY WOUNDED.

AND FOUR MEN ARE SER1-
OUsLY WOUNDED.
Cleveland. Ohio Aug. 14.-One Of the most
dastardly attempts at murder ever laid at the
door OF organized labor took place here to-
night. it being the outcome OF the Brown strike
that has been going on In this city for the last
,brea months As result, four men are
wounded two Of whom are liable TO die almost
any moment.
On June % the Brown Hosting and Conveying
Machine Company discharged its 800 employees
because of threatened strike. Since that time
rioting has been the chief pastime OF the strikers
and their thousands Of sympathizers. About
week ago the seven companies Of militia were
withdrawn from the Brown works, and the po-
lice protection taken away Tonight party Of
ten strikers went TO Wade Park and East Madi-
son-st and lay in walt for a party of workmen,
who came by on their way home from the Brown
works. There were nine men in the little group
of workmen. with their dnnerpails. Without a
moments warning the strikers rushed from be-
hind a saloon where they were in hiding, and,
with a cry OF "Scab," began shooting into the
crowd A few of the workmen were armed and
returned the fire.
The battle lasted about three minutes In which
about thirty shots were fired, when the strikers
fed Four men were shot two fatally. OF the
number two were strikers George Plumb. one
Of the workmen shot in the head. and is ex-
pected TO die, while Caldwell another workman.
was shot in the right leg and In the shoulder.
plumb was taken to a hospital where he will die.
Two of the strikers were shot, and one will die
The one fatally injured is George Larsen He
was shot through the lungs. The other. whose
name Is Hixley is not fatally injured Several
people were hit in the riot, but their names could
not be learned The police made several arrests
among the strikers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-15
WARNER MILLER'S FIGHT.
THE EX-SENATOR DOES NOT CONCEDE
HIS DEFEAT.
MIR. HEACoCK WILL PROBABLY DETERMINE WHO
WILL LEAD THE HERKIMER DELEGA-
TION AT SARATOGA.
lDY TELEGRAPH TO THE rRIBUNE.l

lDY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBuNE.]
Utica, Aug 14-Warner Miller does not con-
cede that he has been defeated a candidate
for delegate to the Republican State Conven-
tion from the county OF Herkimer. He said
to-day that he believed he had more votes
at the present moment than are possessed
by Titus Sheard, Of Little Falls. who Is
leading the opposition; that the Assembly
District Convention would be held at Her
kimer tomorrow and then the conflict be-
tween himself and Mr.. Sheard would be decided
The friends Of Mr.. Miller and Mr.. Sheard have
been hard at work in Herkimer County prepar-
ing for the test Of strength at the Assembly Dis
trct Convention tomorrow. Mr. Sheard's
friends think that II he carries the county
against Mr. Miller his canvass for Lieu
tenant Governor will be greatly helped. The
Herkimer County delegates, il Sheard WINS VIII
vote for George w. Adridge for Governor, ana
then for Mr. Sheard for Lieutenant Governor.
Charles w Hackett. of this city. chairman OF
the Republican State Committee, arrived here
from NewYork to-day, and is laboring tonight
to carry Herkimer County against Warner Mil
Ter. Mr.. Hackett Is afraid that he may lose his
place as a member Of the Republican state
Committee II Mr.. Miller carries Herkimer
County, since these Herkmer delegates may
unite with delegates from the Hid Assembly
District of Oneida County and elect Isaac j.
Evans as Hackett'o successor. Mr.. Hackett or
course will fling against Mr.. Miller another Dig
bundle Of State patronage II It IS necessary TO
defeat him.
Seth Heacock who is a candidate for Con-
gress appears to have 1t in his power to say
whether Warner Miller Titus Sheard shall
lead the Herkimer delegation. He controls
the delegates to the Assembly District Con-
venton from the town OF German flats
These delegates cast three votes, and while
Mr.. Miller has more pledged votes appar-
emily than Mr.. Sheard has behind him. the
German Flats votes II cast against him, would
defeat him. Mr.. Heacock decision will prob
ably be based upon the result Of the Assembly
District Convention In this county or Oneida
which will be held tomorrow. II ne can gam
the support Of Mr.. Millers friends in this county
for Congress he may aid him In Herkmer
County.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-15
CANADA WILL NOT TAX LII HUNG CHANG.

Ottawa Ont. Aug H-Certain newspapers nave
made the assertion that the Dominion Government
,ym tax If Hung Chang the special envoy or the
Emperor OF China. and who is at present IN Eng
land the usual capitation tax OF go on ms entry
,n.o Canada This statement is untrue. Chinese
hiniomafs professional men, teachers, etc. are ex
empt from the tax under the provisions OF the
Ioininion statutes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-15
LOW PRICES FOR FINE AMERICAN FRUIT.

London Aug l4-The latest consignment OF Cali
:ornia fruits consisting Of 1000 haf-cases arrived
q fine condition The fruit was OF superior size ana
quality 10 the previous consgnmens. but owing to the
abundance OF French and English fruit in the market
lower prices realized - ,,, F.
Williams pears averaged 3s 10 3s "a; Hardys' os,
peaches Ss 10 Cs Cd and pums 3s 10 Is. Large iots
were taken by German and Russian buyers Dealers
express belief that the September and later arrivals
OF peaches and pears will fetch better prices
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-15
STORMS AND DROUTH IN MEXICO.

Guanatuato, Mexico Aug 1.-THE drouth is having
a terrible effect in this State The food famine
the poor is causing a number Of deaths. Although
large quantity Of corn has been imported from the
United States. the suffering people have no money
with which to buy II.
chihuahua, Mexico. Aug H-Advces reached here
to-day Of terrific storms in the mountains west OF
this city. Buildings several ranches were de-
stroyed and the Borelos ranch five persons were
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-15
THOUSANDS HOMELESS NEAR BOuBAY.
DISASTROUS OVERFLOW OF THE RIVER K1sTNA-
BOAT GOES DOWN WITH 200 PERSONS.

London, Aug IA dispatch from Bombay to
news agency says that terrible floods have occurred
through the overfowing OF the River Kisna. The
damage TO property Is immense and thousands OF
persons have been rendered homeless, their houses
drowned by the sinking Of boat near Tatara- The
Overlooking water from the river has washed out
breach miles long in tho Nizam Of Iydera-
La
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-15
CADETS DISMISSED FROM WEST POINT.
CHEERED BY THEIR CLASSMATES AS THEY De

CHEERED BY THEIR CLASSMATES AS THEY DE-
PART FROM THE MILITARY ACADEMY.
West Point, n Y. Aug. II (Specia). ).-When the
cadets returned from supper tonight the adjutant
read the findings OF the court-martial that tried
Cadets Bishop and Commager last July. Both men
were dismissed from the Academy, and President
Cleveland added an Endorsement that men guilty
OF such practices should not be permitted to wear
cadet uniform" The dismissed men hazed q fourth
class man. Bishop denied that he took any part In
the hazlng. but the victim testified against him.
Commager pleaded guilty and asked for the courts
lenency. Both men left the Academy when they
heard OF the approval Of their sentences. They
loudly cheered by their classmates as they
went to the station.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-15
BoLD HIGHWAY ROBBERY IN CHICAGO.

Chicago. Aug. IA most daring assault and
robbery took place Clark-st.. near Harrison.
within a block OF the police station just before
noon to-day one man. John Connolly. IL locked
nm and William Crown a walter living at No. S.SSS
Carpenter-st. the victim. is being held ne was
accosted by two roughly dressed men ana beaten
into nsensibty and fell TO the sidewalk IN daxed
condition. One OF the men men then sesachea ms ms
while a crowd looked on Offering no assistance.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-15
r.ra ORDERED TO SHINGTON.

Washington, Aug. 1.-THE State Department
,.a 70, received from the Governor OF Louisiana
.t r.nort on the Italian lynchng. nor IS II ex-
rected for some days. II appears, however. that
,bc Italian Government is so far aroused that
-o, Ea wa has had terminate his vacation, and
g. now on his way from Bar Harbor to Washing
ION I'm order 10 see the report as early as possible
I'D uDd hegin negotiations 10 secure redress.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-15
THE FULLER STILL WITHOUT A CREW.

Halifax. y S. Aug. l4.-Captain Mclaughlin Of
tho barkentine Herbert Fuller is experiencing
much more difficulty in securing crew than he
anticipated Plenty Of seamen to be had but
Captain Mclaughlin cannot persuade them 10 ship
on the Fuller. Some Of the men say that the
wages offered not high enough, and others say
that thcy do not want engagement Two men
have half promised to ship. but that is as far
Captain Mclaughlin has got. lie says he will
probably have to bring crew from Boston by the
steamer ONYette tomorrow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-15
MANITOBA SCHOOL QUESTION AGAIN.
SCHEME OF THE DoMINIoNs NEW PREMIER TO
SETTLE THE AFFAIR

Ottawa Ont, Aug. H.-1t Is understood that the
Hon Wilfred Laurier has decided 10 settle the
Manitoba school question by the appointment or
special commission TO hear arguments in the mat
Ter There will be q representative or the dominion
ond Manitoba Governments named and these two
will choose a third commissioner from the bench.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-15
WHERE M1LLAIs MAY BE BURIED

London Aug IA meeting OF the members OF
the Royal Academy was held this afternoon Tor
the purpose Of making suitable arrangements ior
the burial Of the body OF Sir John Millais IL was was
decided. In the event OF the family OF tne Iate
President OF the Royal Academy giving ,nei, con
ssnt. TO bury hts body In St. Paufs CatheoraL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-15
MUssULMANs KILLED BY REBELS
A BAND NEARLY ANNIHiLATED NEAR CANDIDA,
CRETE-TURKIsH TROOPS SENT TO
TIT RESCUE DEFEATED.

London Aug l4--"The Daily News' Will TO-
morrow publish a dispatch from Athens saying
that body Of Christian insurgents attacked
number Of rnarauding Mussulmans at Katoyathia,
near Cardia IL is said that the Mussulmans were
nearly annihilated A body OF troops was sent 10
attack the Christians but they were defeated
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-15
THEIR ONLY HOPE.
WASHINGTON.

Senator German is looked upon by some a.
Gratis But his ideas Of organization are op.
posed by many Sivertes. Senator Jones spent
the most OF the day at the Fifth Avenue Hotel
In consultation with Senator German Mr. Sew
all. Governor Stone and others. He declared
early In the day that he would not give out the
list Of members OF the Campaign and Executive
committees until he reached Washington Tho
utmost interest Is being manifested In the selec-
ton OF the Campaign Committee AS reported.
the favorite for the place OF chairman OF this
committee Is Daniel ]. Campau. OF Michigan.
Those who are said to be likely to serve upon
the committee are Senator German. OF Mary
land; Governor Stone OF Missouri John 10
Mclean of Ohio; Mr. Campau. of Michigan.
and Senator Timan. OF South Carolina Nos
the slightest inkling OF the Executive Com~
mittee's makeup could be obtained.
A COMPROMISE REPORTED.
The result OF the conference yesterday Is saio
70 have been that q compromise has been de-
c,dad unon SO far az the National headquarters
ore concerned 1t was said that both Chicago
and Washington will have branch OF the heads
ouarters Mr. Bryan favored Chicago. but Sen.
ator Jones told him that the National Committee
was poor and that Washington offered many ad.
vantageS.
THE cloud hanging over the headquarters Of
Mr. St John, the Democratic treasurer. since the
collapse OF the great oratorical effort" OF MIR.
Bryan thickened yesterday. until II gave the
second floor OF the Hotel Bartholdi an air Of
pathetic gloom. The place was absolutely de-
serted. except by the few clerks. There were no
callers. They ceased going thero ever since the
distribution OF tickets for the Bryan show
stopped. The lack OF interest In the Democratic
quarters following the fizzle OF Bryan's speech
was plainly manifest Mr.. st. John-be careful
New-York tribune., 1896-07-08
RULES FOR THE CONVENTION.
A SUBCOMMITTEE APPOINTED TO DRAFT AN
ORDER OF BUSINESS.

Chicago July The Committee on Rules met at
the Sherman House this evening and organized by
electing J. p. Richardson, of Tennessee chairman,
and F. B. Carter. OF Florida, secretary. n. d.
Money Of Mississippi offered resolution providing
for the appointment Of subcommittee of five TO
draw up an order of business for the Convention
and to report in half an hour
Francis NJ Scott. of New-York. moved as a sub
stute that the rules Of the temporary organization
be recommended to govern the permanent organiza-
ton These rules were the same those adopted
by the last National Convention and those Of the
IIIId Congress so far as they apply. The propcsl-
ton of Mr.. Scott was not agreed TO- The slver mer
fought shy OF il the reason that II was pEopose1
hv a god man and they desired TO be in position
10 report further the rules and order or business
u-henever SUCH report would be deemed necessary
bv the majority. Mr.. Scotts substitute was voted
down by y g. the nine representing the gold
ee uent in the committee Mr. Moneys resolution
was then adopted
No change was made in the representation ac-
r1ed 10 ne Territories which the silver men talked
~ irc-ea sing from 10 six in each Territory:
The chair appointed Messrs. Whit OF Michigan
Nct;uire Of California; Money OF Mississippi. Ham,
fon Of Massachusetts,. and Richardson, OF Tennes-
500 a subcommittee 20 draw up an order OF busi-
New-York tribune., 1896-07-08
NO Use FOR CHEAP MONEY.

. CONFEDERATE VETERANS LIVELY REcoLLEC
TON OF A WARTIME EXPERIENCE
Washington July (Spec!aD.-Major D. W. San
ders the eminent Louisville lawyer, is at the shore
ham Major Sanders is a Democrat but not OF the
n,evailing ls-tol school, and that is the reason OF
his nresence in Washington instead OF Chicago at
this time.
"It is a very curious situation that confronts US
from, politlcal point OF view. said he. In answer
20 the queries of a Post reporter IT looks IN
decd ike repetition Of 1860, when the Democracy
went 10 pieces as always happens 10 divided
house It's rather odd too that number OF men
yyho we're leading spirits in 1860 are taxing lore-
most part in the present agitation hut perhaps II
isn't anv use pursuing the parallel any iurther. =,
~. seems 10 me. however. TO De very poor poIl-
,ice ard short sighted policy 10 bring about alien
ation from the Democracy OF the great states OF
%ew-York New-Jersey and Connecticut ior Iu-
Mons alliance with few mining states that oifer
- ,nless they are allowed 10 name the candl-
5a,s' II does seem queer that men VINO went
,hrough the Confederate Army az dd, would
..nt 70 take any chances on deprecated currency
0ne such experience ought 10 last al Ieas io' he
q a. re-ne-nher that in January 1850. after gooh
AL ~ trouble | managed 10 get hold OF montn
,sv in the town OF Meridian Miss ana stII.eu
10, & - nv heart thought might get one for the
r,nrth,s wages that had Just come into my pos
iNoytn iNtor which aggregated sl62 But my hopes were
speedily dashed for tne ess ,sap se when was
M lle 80 nan twice my cash balance. Then ! looked
Ii!oir I,d bis shop for something that needed mat
al .as ,nsje nv means and AT last concu1ed
,rada FOR a paper collar "A Httle lne "oIse ~, -.
SOS From that day 70 the present '"' W
sound money.
New-York tribune., 1896-07-08
r,,rct1 KEPT HERE BY BUSINESS.

,,,-ler Ashbe F. Fitch. although elected del
=, tho Democratic National Convention from
-. dsrict in this city decided not TO go 10 Chicago
~ "a the pressure OF official business IN the
t,nance Department demanding his personal at'en
lion and supervision Mr. fltch sentiments 'n ,'e
''o'' - question are thoroughly understood. and II
- r,atter Of regret IN the business community. as
well as in political circles tina, 50 able & ba pre ..
o,..i f1m making his personal inHutnSe ts ts..
s@sinst the wild vagares OF me shver caos' & pS .Ss
a., E,r.r5ller decided that his hrst duy was 10 te
IL whose chief financial officer he s ana tns mn ma
ci,s; ;, - rhe taxpayers of New-fork city VIII De
AATy Eitr6 Vas elected delegate from the n On n
,Snrress District OF this city ana ms IS Is
con,f,1- Thomas r G.lroy. The alternates are
eva exsaUt Attorney John F. Mclniyre and
az Police justice william H. Burke WI Mcir's,e, ~ n
S5nvenaion has surrendeTsd his seat the chcso M
news r,,ra therefore OF having his sound money
rvs thoroughly and ably represented on the moor
Of the Convention.
New-York tribune., 1896-07-08

any telephone or telegraph into my house That's
the one place mean to keep quiet and peaceful"
MT Bland came TO town at 800 o'clock with his
father-n-aw, General E. Y. Mitchell ard his little
daughter He heard Of the preliminary balloting
m he received a telegram from John F. Heinrichs
WHO Is nov now In Chicago. SAYING You will be nom-
There was no enthusiasm displayed In Lebanon.
nearly all the Bland men being In Chicago. Mr.
Bland himself is the least demonstratve Of all here
telegram saying that II Hill made a speech It
would keep the Democratic party explaining till
election amused Mr. Bland immensely
When the message came that the Convention had
adjourned until Wednesday morning Mr.. Bland bade
the assembled company goodnight and started for
home. No amount of questioning could draw him
out on political topics.