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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-23
MAJOR TYLER In RICHMOND.
The Democratic Nominee Greeted BY q
Host Of Friends.
CANDIDATES FOR The SPElKERSHIP.
The Three Opponents Meet-1bose who
Are After the Ofices to be Filled by the
Next Legislature Mr.. BenP. owen
for Private Secretary.

Hon. J. Hoge Tyler. Democratic nomi-
nee for Governor, arrived in the city last
evening and went to Murphy's Hotel
where he was visited by a large number
Of friends, and was kept busy shaking
hands until late hour.
Major Tyler is the picture Of health, and
IS in excellent trim for the campaign
which opens tonight.
NO ENEMY IN SIGHT.
mo, there is nothing new l can tell
you" he said when l shook hands with
him. I'm going to tell the people all l
know q the ratification meeting tonight.
It's rather hard job, though, 10 speak
when you have no enemy 10 shoot al.
shall be glad when the opposing forces
are crystalized. and 1 can see what
have 20 contend with
Among those who called last night and
held consultations with Major Tyler were
Mr. Joseph Button, secretary OF the Dem
ocratic Committee. Hon. r.. w Saunders,
Addison Maupin, Henry Il. Wickham, and
w. T. Reddy.
Messrs. Echols and Montague, Major
Tyiers running mates, Will reach the city
this morning. 10 Us possible that the reu-
hcation meeting may be held al the
Academy of Music. instead OF the Audi
torium. unless there should be a change
ia the weather.
MIR. RYAN INTERRUPTED.
Lon. John T.. Ryan. Speaker OF tho
House OF Delegates, is also stopping a.
Murphy's When I asked him about tho
Speakership last night, he said that he
was entirely satisfied with the outlook,
and had no fears as 90 the result.
How about the reported candidacy Of
Major ]. n. Stubbs2" L asked.
Major Stubbs is not n candidate, he
replied. "IIe is going 90 support me.
While we were talking Mcssrs. E w.
Saunders and Addison Maupin came IN,
and the three contestants for the speaker
ship were soon engaged IN pleasant con-
vcrsatiOn
There was some talk last night among
the politicians as 20 the candidates for
the Offices which are to be filled by the
next LEGISLATURE. The majority Of the
basement officers seem 20 have no 0ppo-
sltion. but it IS said that Colonel j. w.
Richardson. Register OF the Land Oflcc,
viii have 20 fight against l.. A. Lookabil,
of Roanoke: S G.. StrattOn. Of Appomat-
tov. and Dr. Carter Berkeley, Of Staun-
ton.
MAJOR LYNNs POSITION.
There are four candidates for the POSI-
ton on superintendent OF the Peniten-
iary-the incumbent. Major Lynn, a. W.
Finch. Of BOtetourt. S. R. Boykin, OF SUI
folk. and S. VI. Donald, OF Augusta
So far superintendent Of Public Print
ing OBannon has only ono opponent
James r. Marsh, of Bedford.
Th prospect seems 20 be that the ilgnt
for these offices will be lively.
Wnfra has IDTW a uUNu deal or sUfDlIl-
tfon as To- who viii scure the office Of
private secretary TO Major Tayler, when
he enters upon his Gubernotorial duties
as his election seems a forogone conclu-
sion.
1t Is stated upon what seems indisputa-
bic authority that the place win be SEE
cured by Mt Ben. =. owen. Jr.. Of Man
chester, who IS IN every way fully qual.tt d
| for the position.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-23
mKIN1rr ~ WASsAcnUsErrs.
lie Pays Tribute Co the Homes Of the
nation in Brief SPEECH.

lie PAYS a Tribute 60 the Homes Of the
Nation in a Brief speech.
NORTH ADAMS, MASS, Sept, ~
President Mckinley and party arrived
here to-day for weeks visit TO Hon.
W. B. Plunkett.
Thousands of people from the surround
ing country Hooked 20 North Adams
and gave the President an enthusiastic
welcome. He made a brief response. in
which he said.
"rho New England home IS no longer
confined TO New England. Il has been
established in every part OF the country
and wherever il be there goes out from 1t
good thoughts and deeds, good men and
women. supporting our glorious political
fabric and advancing justice among all
men. Wherever you are, you contribute
10 all good things In government and all
things that exact and make good ciu-
zens. God bless the American people
Upon these rest the safety and pcrma-
nence and virtue of the republic which we
love so Well and our prayer Is that our
Heavenly Father may ever have our ma
ton IN His sacred keeping. 1 thank you,
and bld you goodbye.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-23

Unprecedented Action Caused by Cover
nor smiths Recent Course.

Unprecedented Action Caused by Cover,
nor smiths Recent Course.
LONDON. Sept. IA meeting Of the
bankers of London called to protest
against the action Of the governor OK
the Bank OF England. Mt Hugh G. Smith
who at the semi-annuM meeting OF that
institution on Thursday last, read let
ter dated July 2gth. addressed 90 the
Chancellor OF the ExcheQuer. Sir Michael
Hlcks-Beach, ga which the Governor an
nounced that tho bank was prepared 70
carry out what Is laid down as permis-
slble In It's charter, namely 10 hold ono
fifth OF the bullion, held against It's note
issue IN silver provided always that the
French mint Is again open 70 the free
coinage OF silver and that the prices st
which silver Is procurable and saloable
are satisfactory, was held az the Clearing
House to-day There was large at
tendance OF representatives OF many pow
erful Institutions.
A resolution protesting against the
Bank OF Englands proposed action was
adopted.
This resolution viii be incorporated In
a letter 70 the Governor OF the Bank.
The protest upon the part Of the Lon
don bankers is unprecedented ana is the
only thing talked about az present in
financial circles.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-23
pnLLrIrs IN MIDDLEsEK.
Montague and Blskey speak-Ibe hepub'
licans Elect Delegates,

STORMONT. Va, September 2.-spe-
cial.-A live and enthusiastic Democratic
meeting was held at saluda to-day, wnlcn
was first addressed by Hon. a. j, Mon1a.
que. Democratic nominee for Attorues
General Mr. Montague was porn anu anu
raised In the county. consequently he N%S va,
greeted by many old friends and school-
mates who were anxious 20 snake n.s
hand and express their CONGRATULATIONS
which he seemed heartily 20 enjoy, o.,
Judge Blakey. the nominee for the osn-
ate. addressed tho meeting for cohslo-
erable time. -.
The Republicans OF Middlesex met also
az Sauda to-day and endorsed the action
of the state Committee at LynchDuIg
and elected delegates 90 the Thirty-nlntn
senatorial convention and elected deie-
gates also 20 a Joint convention OF the
counties Of Essex and MiddleseX. these
two counties forming a legislative dis
trict. the time and place Tor holding theSe
conventions 90 be named hereafter.
Mr. Lewis Schuyler Bristow. "A cititen
Of THIS county. died this morning. MI
BristOw had been n great sufferer for tns
last three months His remains VIII be
buried AT the Bristow cemetery near Sa-
luda al n O'Clock Friday from the Bap-
tist church Of chat place, of which no
was "a deacon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-23
80 oriyOELD AtIlON Clause"
1'he New CUBAN Tar.i Law Marked Dee
rarinre lie hafe..


rarture The Bafe..
WASHINGTON. Sept. 22.-Coples Of
the new Cuban tarin law, as gazotted at
Madrid. have been received here. They
show In detail the manner In which the
trade between the United States and
Cuba Will be affected and the basis on
which reciprocity can bo secured. The
preamble recites.
THE government shall be able to de-
cree a special Techarge Of thirty per cent.
OK an duties on the products Of whatever
nation that in the application Of its gem
eral tarin shall prejudice Spanish pro-
ducts by treating them dinerenually."
Under this clause tie government re-
tains discretion TO apply an additional
duty OF thirty per cent il American du-
ties are construed TO prejudice Spanish
products. The preamble also suppres scs
entirely THE favored nation clause" and
provides that AS regards commercial
treaties. it IS dCcreed that an the trea-
ties or commercial conventions which af-
feet the customs Of The Island may be
special"
The abolition OF the Favored nation
clause is said to be q marked departure
from the old system, under which the
+ttN""t AfNtNtN" 20 A.iAt "H.NNN fUAAAAN NIaAAA
all the advantages gwen by treaty TO
any otner country. Under tho new plan.
each country may enjoy only such tariff
advantages as are given by special
treaty
The tariff rates are arranged I'm two
columns, one giving the fiscal rate and
the other the dinoreufiai and IL IS urO-
vided in that the forc.gn merchandise as
well as home merchandise which does
H|rHN e. Haa
protective tarin. VIII pay ON its intrOduc-
ton into Cuba The amount Of the duties
ciucrential and fiscal, shown I'm each coll
umn Of this tariff. Tho home merchandise
Which 1ustihes this right, viii pay the
duties I'm the fiscal columns.
The rates on some Of the main articles
of tarin between the United States and
Cuba are as follows.
An export tax is levied on tobacco aa
follows: Manufactured tobacco. cases of
cigarettes. Oh cents per 100. cut for cigar
cites G.7j per 100 dlo7; cigars. Si35 per
1000. leaf tobacco and filling from the
province Of Santiago do Cuba. and eX-
ported through the custom house at Gi-
bara or MauZanilia. 32E por lW kil0s.
other filling. or leaf. 81 ncr loo k.l0s' leaf
suitable for wrappers win paw the same
duties with an additional 100 nor cont.
Coal. 10 cents per 100 kll0g with no dif-
fprentiai: petroleum and other mineral
oils refined and rectifod. H20 pcr 100
dl0s: no different'ai Iron made as oeri-
cultural imnlomcnfs. S1 cents nor l0o kilos
no difercntial wheat -four. fl0 fiscal and
81 fl dinerenNql. other cereals f.20 fiscal
and 81 f20 diGerental; barley for making
Icor. evcrunf from fiscal duty
THE following articles arc nrohihfed
from fmn0rfaff0n. Arms and ammunition
Of war. dynamite and m explosives. OK
cent hv enecial permission. sugar and
woIaeeos. evcent from Snanish nossee-
ei0ne. lard or butto~ when mivof win
ofoomar~arine. nainfin~7 and statuarv
when offensive 10 morality; foreign sil-
vcr and bronze coins
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-23
JApaNESE soLDIERs ~ HAWAII.
Being Landed on the Island Under the
Guise 81 Laborers

Being Landed on the Island Under the
Guise 81 Laborers.
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 22.-H the
stories told by the passengers and crew
of the steamer City Of Peking. which ar
rived here from Hong Kong via Honolulu,
n, T'leelav evening, be true. "a state OF al
fIir- exlsts in Hawaii which demands the
attention of the State Department
when the City OF Peking arrived al
uonorilu the attention OF the other pas
soroors On board the steamer, was at
trscted by the remarkably symmetrical
,,,.ven,eutg OF 1H japanese passengers in
,bo etaer9rc. who were disembarhng. Al
rtoroh cll.sed as l3bOreIS their "eh-
armed and military appearance was TOO
r,l,abla 10 escape observation, and occd-
sio1sd considerable comment
Tbe Japanese were apparently under the
command of a veteran sergeant, and di-
,.,ao1 INTO squads Of twenty. under nom
''.l,,r,,,iss'oned officers During the voy-
oos n military discipline was observer,
,,tt,b created comment among the other
..rrooa messengers and the steamers
,,.c,y and many conjectures we're hazard
IA ne no the meaning of their being snip
psd 10 the islands.
NJ r-oe generally believed that they were
cont there for the purpose ~ forcibly re-
efsfine annexation, II necessary.
prr9ors Of the presence Of the Mikado's
-,l1isrs ara not new on the islands. 10 is
soi5 mat over one thousand well-drilled
men have already been landed. and about
sfopr hundred veterans of the japanese
Cbineee war are expected on the next
steamer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-23
VIII TISIr RICHMOND.
The Armor Factory Board 70 Make Tour
Of the south.

The Armor Factory Board 10 Make Tour
of the South.
WASHINGTON. d. c., sept 22.-The
Armor Factory Board made a visit Of In
spection to the lmge plant Of the Mary
land steel Company. az Sparrow's Point.
Yesterday. with view 10 asceitainli,s
what advantages IL afforded for tne man
ufacture OF armor for n1Tal vessels. Ihe
yoenbers left here I'm the morning at I'D
o'clock. and returned in the evening az D
O'Clock. well pleased with their visit They
were well entertained, and were loaded
with arguments In favor Of the establish
ment of a Government armor factory az
Sparows Point.
Tho members Of the board who made
the trim were Commodore Howell, civil
Fnginer Endicott. Lieutenant Pitcher,
Lieutenant Chambers and MT Decknisht'
Captain Mccormick and Chief Engineer
Perry, Of the board, arc in Bethlehem
Pa. at present
within the next few weeks, probably
the latter part Of November. the board
win make a tour Of the south, and will
visit the steel works at Richmond Biz
mingham. and other points.
AT present the board IS engaged IN con-
sidering the cost Of the establishment OF
an armor plant and will make its report
on that point by December 1st.
The question u location win be espe-
ciallv considered. This consideration VIII
necessarily include a trip 10 the steel pro-
ducing districts OF the South.
The board has already inspected the
steel plant az Bethlehem. the Carnegie
Works. and the plant Of the Illinois steel
Company. OF Chicago
The question is a big ono, and will un-
doubtedly come up IN Congress al the
coming session.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-23
pRrrARlNG roR rHFIR WoRE.
The Monetary Commission Held lts open
tr,, Sos.ion in Washin~ton.

The Monetary Commission Held lts open
ing Sos.ion in Washfn~ton.
WASHINGTON. Sept 22-The None
tary Commission appointed under the au-
thority Of the Indiana Sound Money Con-
vention. held its opening session at tho
Arlington Hotel In this city to-day.
Tbe Commission consists Of ex-senator
Eduhuds of Vermont; eX-Secretary
Charles i. Fairchild, New York stew
.art Patterson. Philadelphia; John w.
Fries. North Carolina, ~ O.. Bush, Ala
bama. O.. j.. leighton, ST. Louis, w. B.
Dean. ST. paul; Professor j. L. Laugh
lin. Chicago: j.. A. Gauett, San Francis
co. smvvcsant Fish, New York; II. II.
Hanna. indianapolis, ana Robert $. Iay-
lor Indiana
AN the members Of the Commission cx-
ccpt Messrs. Fish, Dean and Gan1tt
were present.
The Commission promises 20 make a
comprehensive investigation OF the exist
ING money system with a view of urging
II currency for reform measure upon Con-
gress al the session next December.
The afternoon meeting was devoted 10
preliminary discussion Of tho scope Of
the investigation and the methods % be
pursued.
Ex-senator Fhmruds was chosen TO
preside over the deliberations OF the COM
mission. and Mr.. Leighton was elected
vice-chairman.
A special committee consisting OF
Aressrs leighton. Patterson and Fair
child was appointed FOR the purpose Of
considering the question OF what expert
help the Commission may need in the
prosecution of It's work and Of suggesting
methods To- Doe followed in disposlng Of
the questions presented
This committee viii recommend that
two expert secretaries be appointed 10
colate n proper form the suggestions
that have been received for reference 20
the appropriate committees. The persons
10 De recommended are L. Carroll Root,
of New York. and Mr. Willis. Of Chi
caeo The appointment OF three general
committees Will also be recommended,
Tonight the committee agreed 90 the
selection OF Messrs Root and Wills. as
conating secretaries. Nothing else was
accomplished.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-23
Morgan on Hawaii.

SAN FRANCISCO. Sept 22-Advices
from Honolulu say Senator Morgan and
Representatives. A. s. Perry. J. q. Can
non. IT, c. Loudcuslager and j. A. Tay-
ney. arrived there ON the lfth.
Senator Morgan stood the voyage well
and was in excellent health
I'm au interview he said. or have nothing
N definite nature 90 say now. as 1 must
first have an opportunity 20 study the sit
uatIOn from "a new point Of view. You may
say that L am predisp0sed in favor of
annexation. / have been am annexation
ist practically for thirty years. ever since
the question has been agitated.'
Despite tho fact that the Senate con-
frmed the treaty. cx-Queen LIS friends
are still working for her reinstatement on
tho island throne.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-23
BUCKlNoHAM MAss,WEETING.
Cabcll aud Patteson Lock Horns on the
Question OF Electing Judges.

Question OF Ilccting Judges
BUCKINGHAM c.. IT,, VIA BRE1GO,
VA. Sept 22-Special-A mass-meeting
OF Democrats assembled here to-day 20
elect delegates 10 the convention which
meets at Cumberland COur. house ON Sep
tember Goth, for the purpose of nOminat-
ing a candidate for the Legislature trOm
the counties OF Cumberland and Buck
lngham. Hon. William VI. Cabeu intro
duced "a resolution which was unanimous
ly adopted according tO Cumberland as
"a matter Of courtesy the right 10 name
The candidate
Hon. Camm Patteson introduced a So
ries Of resolutions. endorsing the Roam
oke platform and endorsing all proper ei-
forts 20 rehabiItate silver. He did not
SPARE Cleveland in his denunciatlOn Of
the enemies OF silver and characterized
his election as being permitted by the
Almighty. that he thought Cleveland
might chasten the people whom ne loved.
The point 90 this seemed 20 be regarded
as rather obscure by the convention.
Captain PattesOn then proceeded 10 de-
nOunce in the seVcrest terms the meth
ods by which Mckinley obtained the
Presidency. declaring that this high Of
flee had been put up and sold 10 the high
est bidder be also alleged that the sugar
Trust bad been reimbursed for their part
of the funds furnished by The p1ssage by
Congress and approval by the President
az the present tarin schedule on sugar.
Tn the course OF his remarks he express
ed himself as gratihed by the improved
business conditions resulting from the
operation Of the Dingley bill and declared
himself a protecuonisL
10 concluded his address by paying q
merltcd tribute TO Hon. John W. Daniel
and predicting his triumphant re-elec-
tion 20 the Senate
At this juncture. Hon. william VI. Cab
ell offered a resolution instructing the
nominee OF the Cumberland convention 20
vote for the reelection OF John r. Moss.
for Judge Of Buckingham county; this re-
solution was vigorously opposed by Hon.
Camm PattesOn. who took the position
that the judges OF county courts and
United States senators should be elected
by the people through primaries.
Captain Patteson spoke with eloquence
and force in defence Of his position, but
his position was not regardede with IA
y0r by the meeting and when the vote
was taken only one voice echoed hts sem
f'ments. perhaps this was an s':p~ass 0u
Of approval Of Judge Moss. rather than
opposition % the primary plan advocated
bv Captain patteson Tor Judge Moss has
made not only n highly efficient officer
but his acts have been characterized by
the utmost fairness ana impartiaiity.
The Cumberland delegation has already
boer elected and the entire deleeati0n has
Neon instructed for y. W. T.. BlantOn and
as fhcv will name the candidate 10 is "a
foregone conclusion that Mr.. Blanton will
be the next member from Cumberland
and Buckingham.
The meeting was not largely attended
NOT more than one hundred people being
present
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-23

duced approving the action or the state
Committee in deciding against staie
convention and also COmmcndlhs thtil
action iu doposing Colonel Wihoh LeiN'
from the State Chaimanship.
After m prolonged debate So beng cE,-
dent that the convention was closely ul-
vidcd and that to force a vote on the te'-
oluflore would crclto discord, t1e rescue
tons were withdrawn.
driA-ofoe to fho T.vnchhurg convention
Tre drought is becoming distrcssins.
wells are going dry. Many OF INC water
crist mills have had 90 put IN steam en-
gines. owing 20 the lack OF water Lress
and grass are dying from the drought
ana following has been stopped, the
ground becoming too hard for the plough
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-23
Ale trrFrom Bryan.

John c. sheehan read q letter yester-
day written by william jennings Bryan.
10 was received by a New York admirer
Of SIR Bryan and staunch supporter OK
the Chicago platform. lie showed tho
letter 20 Mr.. Sheehan.
Several prominent leaders OF the free
silver cause also read the letter They
say that Il expressed the hope that the
regular Democratic party IN this city
would stand BY the principles enunciated
at Chicago. In fact, IL Is said that the
letter expressed the same Views as thu
one Mr. Bryan recently wrote 20 Con-
gresham William sulzer-New York
World.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-23

WASHINGTON. D. c., Sept. 22-The
Executive Council OF the American. Fed
eration OF Labor. which has been in ses-
sion here for the past two days. tonight
issued an address. in which they say tney
will keep up their organization and aid
the miners for the ultimate end Of better
wages and conditions. The address also
urges labor organizations affiliated with
the American Federation Labor. not 20
af'end the Labor Congress, called TO meet
in Chicago next Monday. feeling that such
a gathering cannot ai this time be OF any
benefit 10 organized labor.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-23
ALnxANDRIA RfPUBLIcASs.
Delegates Elected 10 tho Lynohburg Con"
vention Half white and Hair Black

ALEXANDRIA. Va, September @.-
Half hundred Lamb Republicans gath
cred IN schuler's Hall tonight and chose
as delegates TO Lynchburg Charles Dear
horn Thomas Bayne h. j. Nanauken,
Ralph Singleton. Moses stephenson and
Charles Nagel AS 20 color, II was hair
and half Dearborn presided over the
meeting and Wash Jackson (coloredl was
. secretary while James =. Lash, claiming
to be- chairman of the local Republican
oreaniZatlon read Colonel Lambs call
and was chief speaker generally.
The proceedings were very tame. The
attendance sav0red OF the old Readiuster
DAYS Tho negroes have an grudge
against Agnew The whites were almost
entirely those who have enjoyed "A sea-
son Of Republican rule. TO bc cut off
later in the change OF party management.
III the meeting tonight shows anything
10 As that Agnew is on top.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-23

They Are Evenly Divided on the Action Of
the state CommIItee.

WHITE MARSH. GLOUCESTER CO..
VA, Sept 2-Special.AThe Republicans
held a county convention 40 Gloucester
Yesterday and elected delegates to the
Joint convention OF Matthews and Glou-
cester counties 90 meet at Matthews
Courthouse on Tuesday, October 9Th for
the purpose OF nominating candidate
Tor the House OF Delegates.
The convention also elected delegates
10 the senatorial convention 10 meet at
the same place and date. resolution
was adopted favoring nominations for
both places. A resolution was intro
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-23
rHr DEArH or MR.. FAisoy.
His Record Bright One Civil Service Ap-
pIfed Fully.

His Record a Bright One-CiNil service Ape
piled Fully.
WASHINGTON. Sept %. - The an
nouncement Of the death yesterday at his
home I'm Wilmington. n. c., Of Walter f.
Faison. formerly Solicitor Of the Depart
ment of state. was received with genuine
sorrow by one and an Of his late asso-
ciates i'm the State Department
MIR. Faison's record as an official was q
bright one and up 20 the date OF his re-
tirement last spring was pointed out as
a triumph Of thc fullest application OF
tho civil service reform principle He
was appointed I'm 1856 from New York
after a competitive examination 10 a
81 40 cierkship in the Consular Bureau
His promotion was rapid and Secretary
Gresham made him secretary OF the bu-
rcau which he administered with signal
ability.
ipon the resignation OF Solicitor Dab
ney. Mr.. Faison was promptly Installed
in the solicitors office by Secretary Oh
ney. who had a keen appreciation Of his
legal ability.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-23

viz-On gold and currency. on United
states currency, and on the banking
question TO which the suggestions receiv-
ed Will be referred.
Hon. II. II Kohlsaat and George Foster
Peabody. who are members OF the Indi-
annapolis Executive Committee which ap-
pointed the Commission. are sitting with
tho members Of the general body IN the
preliminary stages OF as work