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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-02
THE KAISER VERY AFFABLE.
Has Many Pleasant Words for Ameri-
cans at His New Years
ReceptiOn.

Berlin, Jan. 1.-At the court reception
to-day Emperor William was most pleas
ant and affable. He spoke in English to
the United States ambassador, Mr.. Andrew
D. White. and to the British ambassador.
Sir Frank Cavendish Lascelles; in German
To the Austrian ambassador, Count Won
Szogyeny-Marich, and in French to the
other ambassadors.
Mr.. White delivered to his majesty Pres
idcnt Mckinley's message. thanking the
emperor for his expression of coincidence
on the death of Mrs. Mckinley. the presi-
dents mother. The emperor spoke very
feelingly on the subject, referring to the
beautiful relations between the mother
AMI her son who. he remarked. was his
mothers pride.
The emperor also said he was glad he
had sent DIR. Won Hollenben to Washing
ton tas German ambassador to the United
StatesD, adding that the doctor liked the
people of the United States and was liked
by them. so far as his majesty knew.
The emperor asked after Mr. Whites
relatives and this afternoon. his majesty
called at Mr.. Whites residence.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-02
L0ND0N's HOLIDAY TRADE.
1t Was Very Light and shopkeepers'
Complaints Are Loud and
Long.

London. Jan. 1.-(Copyrighted) The year
closed spring-like. with bright sun. and the
papers note many instances in which the
flowers are blooming in gardens of the
South of England. The wall of the London
srorekeepers at the holiday business is long
and loud. The complaints. which are UNI
versal. are attributed to the baneful iniill-
cnce Of the jubilee festivities. The numer-
GUS country house parties also thinned the
number of West end purchasers.
The queens New Years gifts to the poor
of Windsor were distributed to-day at the
riding school at the castle. There were
nearly 1000 recipients, and about 1000
pounds of beef and 100 tons of coal were
dispensed.
The Prince and Princess of Wales and
Princess Victoria Of Wales start on Mon
day to pay weeks visit to the Duke and
Duchess Of Devonshre at Chatsworth. The
prince and princess will occupy the royal
apartments In the west wing, and the man
sion. fountains and cascades will be illumi-
mated nightly. There will be theatricals, in
which Lady Randolph Churchill will take
part, balls and other entertainments.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-02
is PROBABLY MExIco's.
Giving Washington officials
No Concern.

Washington. Jan. 1.-The story of the ais
possession of party of Americans from
Clipperton island by Mexican. warship,as
reported by an incoming steamer at San
Francisco. as yet has had no official con-
firmation. All that is known at the Mex
lean legation is that vague rumors were
afioat that the British had taken posses
sion of the island, and that. with a. view
TO asserting the sovereignty of Mexico
over it, warship was sent there to main-
tain her claim. The department of state
has heard nothing at all on the subject.
but Is not disturbed over the news. The
law permits an American citizen to locate
upon any guano island such CIipperton
solely for the purpose of taking off the
guano. but it must be af1irmatively shown
that the island is not part of the territory
of another nation at the time of location.
AS to Clipperton island. therefore, II is
simply n question as to the prior right of
Mexico to the title. and the impression
here is that her title is as good as was
that of Brazil to the island Of Trinidad.
which was sought by the British for a
cable station. 1t Is recalled here that in
two cases the United States government re-
linquished islands lying in the bay of Hon
duras to Mexico under similar crcum-
stances to those presented in this case,
upon proof of Mexican title.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-02
WANTS OFFICE, AND SAYS so.
George Clark, of Junction City. an
Avowed Candidate for Secretary
nf State.

Topeka, Kas.. Jan. 1.-(Specia0 George
Clark. editor Of the junction City Repub-
iican. is an avowed candidate for the Re-
publican nomination for secretary of state.
He does not belong to that class of candi-
dates who are showed into the fight by
general uprising Of the people," either.
He is a candidate because he wants the
office THE postal service has not been
required to employ extra help to handle
the letters to me demanding that l become
a candidate" said he. and have heard of
no general uprising in my behalf. I feel
sure that the Republicans will win next
year, even If am not on the ticket. Some
Irinnes @ as NAY nave promised use to helR me- IA and IL
it if can by using honorable means. II
try to give @ the peopie as I good pubIic serVl T
ice as did as member of the state board
of charities. under Governor MorrilIs ad-
ministration." Mr.. Clark's declarations
are somewhat out of the usual order. Kan
sans usually become candidates Eat the
earnest solicitation" Of few thousand
voters.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-02
J. M. MILLER IN THE RACE.
Council Grove Man Wants the Nomi-
nation for ConRressman From
the Fourth District

Council Grove. Kas.. Jan. 1.-(Special)
The announcement of the candidacy of ].
w. Moore for the nomination for congress-
man in the Fourth district on the Repub-
lean ticket has brought to the front some
other applicants for the position. This
week the candidacy of J. NJ. Miller, Of this
city. is given out and this county will
probably be solid for him. The friends of
Mr.. Miller claim that he has some rights
to the place, as he has been prominent
before other conventions and only the
strength of Topeka has been able to defeat
him in the interest of Shawnee county
man. Now that Shawnee is out Of it. they
want to give him fair show. It is said
because of the strength Of other factions
of the party there. Miller Is a good cam
paigner and has been one of the leading
SionS,
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-02
LOOK FOR A RUSH TO KLONDlKE
Probable Number of Gold Seekers
Placed at 100000 This
Se0aOu

Washington. Jan. 1.-The Canadian au-
thorities and the United States officials
have been conducting Investigations to
forecast the probable movement to the
gold fields the coming season. After the
exchange of information acquired by both
governments 1t was agreed in the confer
ence that the number Of people going to
Alaska to seek fortunes will exceed 100000.
Results of the inquiries show that the
movement will be fairly under way much
earlier than was expected. In the month
of January about 5000 will leave the Pa
ciflc coast points. By February the move
ment will begin to assume huge proper
tions.
Ottawa, Ontario, Jan. 1.-Much feeling Is
manifested here against the action of the
Dominion government in permitting the
United States military relief expedition to
the Klondike to enter Canadian territory.
In official circles 1t is stated that no relief
is now necessary.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-02
TO LAUNCH THE BRYAN BOOM.
Chicago Democrats Arc to Give . Big
banquet on jackson
DnN.

Chicago, Jan. Chicago Democracy will
celebrate Andrew Jackson's birthday, jan
uary s, with a banquet at the fremont
house. at which Whlliam ]. Bryan will be
the guest of honor and Mayor Harrison
tcastmaster. Covers will be laid for 500.
Democrats are coming from all the states.
and the local Democracy has announced
its intention to make a strong showing.
The event will be uL!der the auspices of
the William J. Bryan League. of Cook
county. Robert Z. Burke is chairman Of
the committee of arrangements.
Politicians regard the banquet as the
formal dedication of the Bryan boom for
1900, with Robert l.. Burke and Mayor
Harrison as sponsors.
Among the speakers Will be Senator Jones,
chairman of the national Democratic COM
mittee: William Jennings Bryan, Thomas
Taggart, mayor of Indianapolis: w. e.
Maybury. mayor of Detroit: Carter Fl.
Harrison, Congressman Lewis of Washing
ton. S. T.. Morss of the indianapolis Sem
tirel, William Prentiss of Chicago. Thomas
r. Cobb of Atlanta and former Governor
Stone Of Missouri.
Each guest is to receive hickory cane
from Tennessee timber near Jackson's 8
tomb. The county Democracy will pos
sibly act as an escort to 1Ir. Bryan from
the depot to the banquet hall. The dis
tinguished Nebraskan will arrive in Chi
cago the evening of January and will
deliver a speech at the banquet, which,
il is believed. will awaken national inter-
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-02
BRYAN AT TEXAS CAPITAL.
Says He VIII Make q Formal Report
on His Mexican Trip When He
Reaches Lincoln.

Austin. Tex. Jan. Nv. ]. Bryan and
wife. accompanied by Ex-Governor Critten-
den. of Missouri. arrived here after mid
night last night. and to-day We're rendered
a reception at the home OF Ex-Governor ].
s. Hogg About $500 people attended. Mr..
Bryan authorized the statement by the As
sociated Press to-day that he would not
make any statements on his Mexican trip
give the public his views in detail. He.
however. expressed himself as delighted
with the country and the people. Mr.. Bry-
Governor Culberson in his New Years re-
ception this evening. from TO 10 O'clock at
the executive mansion. and leave tonight
Bryan will stop day or two before going
home.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-02

Russia a monopoly of the railroads and
mines north of The great wall. open a port
as terminus of the trans Siberian rali-
should succeed Sir Robert Hart as director
of the Chinese imperial maritime customs.
The interest is increased by the equally
strenuous endeavorS of the British In emma
To prevent Russia from obtaining the loan
and the rich concessions which 1t seems 30
with IL.
1t is improbable the British government
Will see reason TO recede from It's previous
refusal 10 guarantee China financial sup
port, although offered territorial conces-
sionS. apparently showing that Great BRIT
aims policy is not territorial aSSrandlze-
ment, but distinctly commercial
y diplomat. talking over the alleged de-
sire of Germany TO arrive at an undef-
standing with Great Britain on the far
might be due to Germany's dissatisfaction
with her allies. Her faith in the ltallan
army has been shaken by the defeats IN
Erythrea- and the collapse of the constitu-
tiunal government OF Austria has made the
efficiency Of that empire. In case OF war
doubtful.
In the meanwhile" the diplomat con-
t.nucd Rus sia and France are allied, ana
Emperor Wi liam is anxious to secure new
ity of an understanding between Great
britain and Japan. Emperor William is de-
,ermined 10 array himself IL, on irnaIv 1aeiT siIe hw
pcthecatcd TO Russia. thereby prociaiming
rivalry with Russia and friendship with
Great Britain.
II is by no means clear that British IN
terests are seriously threatened at the
present moment, and she can probaply
well afford TO aw ait the spring, when unless
Inc normal conditions are resumed, Great
Britain will und oubtedly take the steps
necessary TO project her interests and re-
establish the bala nee of power.
The Spectator publishes an interesting
article on Japan's policy. i'll which the
writer regards the Marquis lto's return
to power and Japstn's offer to assist the
officers at Peking in drilling the Chinese
army, and her proposal to consent to a
postponement of the payment of the war
Indemnity as possibly foreshadowing
Chno-Japan alliance.
The financial barometer does not show
any trepidation. con soils even improving.
There is not the slightest sign of the SELL
ing which always marks real clouds on the
political horizon. and there are signs of re-
action in the long continued depreciation
in land. Farms arc selling and renting
more freely and at higher prices. Tho i'm
provement is attributed partly to the rise
in the price of wheat and partly to the
cheapness of money. Capitalists are glad
even of the begsarly interest yielded by
land Investments.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-02
WHAT M'NALL HAS DONE.
The Kansas Insurance Superintend.
ent Tells of the Achievements
of a Yenr.

Chicago. Jan. 1.-Insurance Superintend-
ent Webb McNall, of Kansas. contributes
the following to the Times -Herald's in
surance review:
THE administration of the Kansas in
surance department for the past year has
brought the following results:
"First-It has materially reduced the
fire insurance rates in the state by break
ing up the combine.
Second-It has reduced, by nearly 50
per cent, the number of losses liligated by
companies.
"Third-It has demonstrated the legal
right of the department to supervise the
operations of insurance companies for
the benefit of the people
Fourth-lt has materially increased the
disbursements to city lire departments for
their relief fund.
The suit brought by the Clarkson rat
ing bureau and the companies to prevent
tho department from Interfering with their
rating arrangements was decided in ia
Vor OF the department on the preliminary
hearing and has resulted in the companies
competing for business in q number of the
cities OF Kansas. In these cities, where
competition has opened up. the people are
now getting their insurance at lower rates.
II some instances at 20 per cent less than
tho former rates.
the district courts in Kansas against in
Scrancc companies. In 1897. forty-four
We're filed. These figures speak for them
selves.
"A determined and persistent effort was
made by some foreign insurance COM
panies to demonstrate that they are above
the supervision of the department and the
laws of the state. They sought the aid
OF the federal courts to protect what they
termed vested rights. To the average Kan
san these vested rights seem to consist IN
taking out of the state large sums Of
money in excess of the amounts repaid.
For a time these efforts boIstered up by
partisan newspapers, were seemingly sue
cessful. as was evidenced by the shoutings
of their own emissaries. the insurance
press. But after an inglorious defeat by
one of the contestants in it's own chosen
forum and a realization of the consensus
oe public opinion. the right OF the state of
Kansas to supervise the business of for
elgn insurance corporations within her
borders has been established.
And at the present time another
litigious company has decided to with
draw from the state and Is frantically en-
Ceavoring to disentangle itself from the
nleshes of the network Of litigation which
Il has woven.
Besides the collection and disbursement
OF the annual tiremen's fund tax for the
previous year and the amounts appro-
priated by the legislature of 1897 for the
same purpose. this department has COL
lCcted and diSburSed In excess of s. 500
taxes due for the years 1894 and 1895 This
amount should have been collected by my
predecessor. WEBB M'NALI,"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-02
VIRGINIA'S new GOVERNOR.
j. Hoge Tyler InauEurated ms Chief
Executive of the Old Dominion
Yesterday.

Richmond. Va. Jan. III. Hodge Tyler
was inaugurated governor OF the Old Do
minion to-day in the presence of the two
houses OF the general assembly convened in
the hall of the house. The capitol was
hall was packed to its utmost capacity
Rev. DR.. Moses d. Hoge made the pray
er. The oath of office was administered by
Judge Il. II. Cardwell, of the supreme court
of appeals. Governor Tyler read a short
address dealing mainly with state issues
and recommended certain legislation. The
entire ceremony of the Inauguration con-
sumed about forty minutes.
Immediately after the oath of Office was
administered TO the governor and lieuten-
ant governor. Senator Daniel who was pres
ent was loudly called upon for a speech, but
replied by making a graceful excuse.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-02
KANSAS DEPOSITS INCREASING
Commissioner Breidenthal Surprised
to Find That They Are Larger
Than I'm October.

Topeka, Kas.. Jan. 1.-(Special.) Over half
OF the state and private banks Of Kansas
have responded to the call issued recently
by the state bank commissioner. 1t is sur
prising to find that they show an increase
of deposits over October. Mr.. Breidenthal
figured that the October statements would
show the heaviest deposits. for the reason
that it was in the midst of heavy wheat
and cattle shipments. He figured that the
farmers would not be selling much now
and would be putting their money into
stock cattle. They are buying cattle by
the thousands to feed. but at the same time
they are selling products so that the de-
posits as well as the loans have increased.
This is considered a most remarkable state
of affairs
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-02
WHITE HOUSE CLOSED.
New Years Reception Omitted, for
the First Time in Many
Years,

Washington, Jan. 1.-The White House
was closed to-day for the first time for
many years. The president and Mrs. Nc
Kinlcy went out for drive in the fore
noon and then spent the remainder of the
day in retirement. Vice President Hobart
and members of the cabinet omitted their
receptions as a mark of sympathy for the
president and their example being gener-
ally followed. the day was very quiet in
Washington.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-02
SHE DIED IN DEBT.
Duchess of Tcck's Expenses Were
S35, 900 q Year and Her Allow
ance Vaa ONLY SoS OOO

London. Jan. 1.-The Daily Chronicle says
the late Duchess of Teck left debts to the
amount of $4,000, mostly household ex-
pcnses. The expenditure at the White
Lodge. which was the residence OF the
Tecks. exceeded the duchess allowance by
EnGoo yearly; Whether the effects. of the
duchess will be sold to meet the deficit de-
ponds upon whether the government will
apply to parliament for funds to meet the
emergency.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-02
Fort Hay. Reservation Pasture.

Abilene. Kas., Jan. 1.-(Special) The greal
CITY. has been rented by Dickinson son counfS
cattlemen for a pasture. and the 1000 acres
will feed several hundred head during the
coming season. The cattlemen are finding
that more room is needed for pasture than
this county can furnish and are seeking
locations in Western Kansas. intending to
bring the stock here for fattening in the
winter.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-02
GERMAN Singing societie. Meet.

Abilene. Kas.. Jan. 1.-(Special) The Ger
hosts of the members from Junction City
and Saline last night, and the old year
was speeded on its way with q merry time
including a dance. The societies are hold
ing a series of entertainments, in which all
Join and make their visits to the various
towns In succession.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-02

Rome. Jan. 1.-The royal family Of Italy
led the usual reception to-day. King
Humbert. replying to the address of the
senate. said the year opened for Italy un-
der happy and peaceful auspices. Replying
to the deputies. his majesty appealed to
item not to delay the work of parliament
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-02
Abilene. New Year German.

Abilene. kas.. Jan. 1.-(special) The
Olympic Club was the host of party of
about one hundred last night when the
new year was welcomed with german
Many were present from Saline, Junction
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-02
FINEST ON THE PACIFIC.
Pacific Mail Steamship Company
Planning to Build a Mag
nificent Vessel.

San Francisco. Jan. LII the present
plans of the managers of the Pacific Mail
Steamship Company are carried into effect
there will be built in this city within a
year a steamship that will surpass in size.
speed and elegance of equipment any ves-
sci now in Pacific waters. 1t is asserted
on authority that the arrangements for
the building of the ship will soon be COM
pleted. 1t is the intention to build the
new vessel at a local shipyard and to
give her an American register. She is to
be somewhat larger than the China and
will have a speed that will compare with
the big Atlantic liners.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-02

City. Herington. Ellsworth and other cities.
social function of the season in this city.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-02
worker.' wage. Increased.

New Britain. Conn.,, Jan. 1.-The 200 en-
ployes of the cutlery manufacturing firm
Of Mason & Beckley have been notified of
S per cent increase in their wages.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-01-15

| ing, 6Wearln8, Sh0utlnR on their way
home. That 10 IN only son. On
him all kindness, all care, all
| culture has been bestowed. He
10 paying his parents in this way for
their klndnesA That 10 = young mar
ried man. who. only = few months ago,
1t the altar, made promises OF kindness
| and fidelity. every one of which he has
broken. Walk through and see for
yourself. Here are all the impliments
of dissipation and of quick death. AS
the hours of the night go away the
conversation becomes imbecile and
more debasing. Now it is time to shut
up. Those who are able to stand will
get out on the pavement and balan ce
the lamp post or against the ratings Of
the fence. The young man who is not
able to stand will have q bod improvised
for him in the club house, or two not
quite SO overcome with liquor will con-
duct him to his fathers house, and
they will ring the door bell, and the
door will open, and the two imbecil es-
corts will introduce into the hallway
the Rhastliest and most hellish spec
tacle that ever tiers q front door-a
drunken son. II the dissipating club
houses of this country would make .
contract with the inferno to provide it
10. 600 men q year, and for 30 years, on
the condition that no moro should be
asked of them. the club houses could
afford to make that contract, for they
would save homesteads, save fortunes,
save bodies, minds and souls. The 1O.-
900 men who would he sacrificed by
that contract would be but =
small part OF the multitude sacrificed
without the contract. But make q
vast difference between clubs. have
belonged to four clubs: A theological
club. . ball club and two literary
clubs. got from them physical re-
juvenation and moral health. What
shall DO the principle? II God will
help me will Law down three princi-
pies by which you may judge whether
the club whore you are q member. or
the club to which you have been in
vited. 10 legitimate or an illegitimats
club house.
First OF Ill want you to test the
club by its Influences on home. II you
have home. 1 have been told by
prominent gentlemen in club life that
threo-fourths of the members Of tho
great clubs oithese cities arc married
men. That wife soon loses her in
duence over husband who nervously
and foolishly looks upon all evening
absence as IN assault on domesticity.
How are the great enterprises of art |
and literature and bens6cence and
public veal to be carried on if every
man Is to have his world bounded on
one side by his front doorstep, and
on the other side by his back |
window. knowing nothing higher than
his own attic, or nothing lower than
his own collarp That wife who be-
comes Jealous of her husbands atten-
ton to art or literature, or religion,
Or charity. 10 breaking her own scepter
Of conjugal power. I know IN in
stance whore . wixe thought that her
husband was giving too many nights
70 Christian service, to charitable serv-
cs. to prayer meetings. and to religious
She systematically de-
:oysd him away until now he attends
40 church. and is on q rapid way to de-
his morals gone, his money
rome. and, I fear, his soul gone.
tell you, there arc thousands of