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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-23
TO SUCCEED ALGER.
Runnor of John R. McLean's Appoint
ment Gives Ohio Democrats
Shock.

DavtOn Ohio, Aug. ga special
from the Cincinnati Times-Star IS re-
produced in the papers here that John
R Mel. .ean would not be represented by
Chairman Dan McConvlIle, Lewis e.
Bernard or any other of his former
lieutenantS who are at this convention
and the reason for his not taking part
was said to be due to the report that
John r. Mclean is to succeed General
r. A. Alger as secretary of war in Nc
Kinley's cabinet. This caused more
stir among the delegates than anyth ns
that has been sprung for years at Ohio
conventions.
Although Mclean was prominently
before the last Democratic convention
for the presidential nomination and
would have been elected senator in
place of Hanna if the Democrats had
carried gne legislature last November
and though his aper, the Cincinnati En-
quirer was considered a leading advO-
cate of Bryan and free silver, the StO-
ry about Mclean probably becoming
the successor of Alger was believed by
many of the delegates. They cited the
case of Hayes appointing Keys, a
southern Democrat as his postmaster
general and later of Cleveland making
Gresham his secretary of state and
said that Mckinley had appointed Lee,
Wheeler and other Democrats to lead
ing places and that greater surprises in
politics than this had happened.
1t was conceded if Mclean should
become McKinley's secretary of war
and the Cincinnati Enquirer an admin
istratiOn paper, that 1t would cause a
political revolution as Mclean and his
paper have been the most potent fac
tors in this state as well as in Ken
lucky, Indiana and other states for free
silver.
The factionaI fights and all other US
uaI issues have been overshadoWed by
the discussion of the reports about the
attitude of Mclean and the Enquirer
While some delegates are busy de-
nouncing it as an ante convention SEN
satfon and ridiculOusly absurd, it is
certainly commanding more attention
than other matters which are not dis
puted. The Brice, Sorg and other ele-
ments, seem to be circulating very stu
dlously the Mclean story whether they
believe it true or not
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-23
SPANS COMMISSIONERS.
Official List Filed at the State De-
parbment.

Washington, Aug. 2S.-The state de-
partment received call from NJ.
Thiebaut, secretary of the French en-
bassy, and in charge during the alb
sence of Ambassador CambOn, who
bore a notification from the Spanish
government of the military commits
siOners for Cuba and Porto Rico. I'm
der the peace protocol each government
was to name its military commissioners
within ten days, their meetings to begin
within thirty days The ten days are
up and accordingly Spain gives the Off
cial notice Of the appointments. They
are as follows:
For Cuba: Major General Gonzales
Parade, Rear Admiral Paster y Ian
drO, Marquis MonterO.
For Porto Rico: Major General Or
tega Diaz Diaz, Commodore of First
Rank Vallarino CarrascO, Judge Ad-
VOcate Sanchez del Aguila Y Leon.
The foregoing official list differs from
some of the lists given in previous dis
patches, which have included Admiral
Montijo, General Blanco, General Ma
cias and several other prominent Span
ish officers.
Considerable significance attaches to
the naming of Marquis MOntero on the
Cuban commission, as it indicates
the future government of Cuba. He
is the only commissioner, Spanish or
American, taken from civil life. He is
secretary of the treasury of the Cuban
autonomist cabinet, and all his inter-
ests are connected with the government
of Cuba, rather than with the military
question of the Spanish evacuation Of
Cuba. He is named, it is believed, in
order to carry out Spain's desire to
have an understanding as to the future
government of the island, being 1nt1-
mateIy familiar with the questions Of
the civil administration of Cuba AS
secretary of the Cuban treasury he is
also familiar with questions affecting
the Cuban debt.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-23
SAMPSON SEES M'KINLEY
And Tells Him ALI About the Battle
of July 8.


Washington, Aug. 23-AdmiraI Samp-
son called on President Mckinley yes
terday afternoon and spent thirty-five
minutes with him in discussion of the
Cuban commissions plans and other
matters. He reached here on the train
from New York at $3.50 o'clock and
drove Immediately to the navy depart
ment. There he spent some minutes
exchanging courtesies with the naval
Navy Allen drove with him to the
White House, the two joining the pres
ident at a quarter past four.
The president shook the admiraPs
hand very cordially and inquired about
his experience in commanding the fleet
in the Cuban waters. Admiral Samp-
son referred briefly to a number of the
important incidents in the war.
The details of the great battle of
July were gone over quite thoroughly.
The president at the outset took oc-
caSiOn to express his thanks to the ad-
miral for the success of the battle and
showed deep interest in the story of
the engagement as told by him. The
talk also bore on the reasons for not
entering the harbor at Santiago and
the placing of the mines and torpedoes
in Cuban ports.
The plans of the commission to ar
range for the evacuation of Cuba were
talked over and the president was ask
ed as to whether formal Instructions
would be given the commission. Mr..
Mckinley told the admiral that written
instructions would be given the COM
mission in a few days. The talk along
this line was of a general nature and
laid down no strict lines of policy. Dur
ing the call Secretary Alger came over
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-23
ANNEXATION
To the United States to Be
Asked by Jamaica.

Kingston, Jamaica, Aug. 23.-Coinci-
dent with the West Indian sugar con-
ference to assemble at Barbados on
September 8, for the purpose of pro-
testing against a sacrifice of the col
onies. Jamaica is preparing a plebiscite
to the British parliament, requesting
permission to endeavor to arrange for
annexation to the United States.
The promoters of this movmeent are
endeavoring to secure inter-colonial CO.
operation but they are not depending
upon il.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-23
TO ISSUE TOMORROW.
Order Mastering Out 100000
Volunteers.

Washington, Aug. 23.-It is expected that
the order for mastering out 100000 men of
the volunteer forces will be issued tomOr-
row. The list of troops to be mustered
out is nearly complete. but some changes
may be made before the order is finally
signed This will reduce materially the
number of troops in the different camps.
The Third corps. which has been com
manded by General Wade, has been or
dered from Chickamauga to Huntsville,
Ala. One regiment will be retained at
Chickamauga under General Boynton.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-23
SAD SUICIDE.
Edith Evans After a Quarrel
With Her Husband
Swallows a Bottle of CreOsote
and Also
ONE OF LAUDANUM.
Her Life Rapidly Ebbs Away In
Death.
The Tragic Ending of GA Gay
Time.''
ONE OF LAUDANUM.

In fit of spiteful anger Edith Evans
this morning at 2:3O o'clock took poison,
ending her life. Her husband, RObt
Evans, is heartbroken over the deed.
Last night there was something of a
revel at the Evans rooming house at
326 and 32S Kansas avenue, second floor
1t was q sort of reunion of old friends,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-23
DOM PAUL DEFEATED.
Cecil Rhodes Elected by Over
wheIming Majority.

Capetown, South Africa, Aug. 28.-Tn
the Cape Colony assembly general cleo
tions now in progress, Cecil Rhodes and
Mr.. Gate. candidates for the progressive
party, opposed to the Afrikanderbund
which is largely representative of Pres
ident Kreuger's interest in South At
RIGA, have been elected by oVerwhelm-
ing majOrities in Little NamaquaIand,
a maritime district in the northwest of
the COLONY
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-23
From General Merritt:
A $4,000 Fire at Stafford.

Stafford, Kan, Aug 23-The flour
mill here, with a capacity of 300 barrels
of flour a day, burned yesterday. The
loss is $4,000; insurance $40, 900. New
machinery had just been put in the mill
at a cost of 81 600
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-23

ing from Santiago-contracted fever is
announced to be erroneous. DR.. J. G.
Gregory stated this morning that no
symptoms of fever have been discover
ed. He characterizes it as nervous ex-
haustfOn and the reaction incident upon
a sudden relief from the exciting events
of the past few months.
Admiral Schley proposes to go to
Washington tomorrow if possible.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-23
Hawaiian Postal System to Stand.

washington, Aug. 23.-The postal
system now in operation in the Hawa-
iian islands will be retained pending
the recommendations of the Hawaiian
commission which has just begun its
labors there. This announcement was
made today by Postma ster General En-
Ory Smith at the White House.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-23
DEWEY AND MERRITT
Acknowledge Congratulations of the
President.

Washington, Aug. 23.-The following
from Admiral Dewey and Major Gen
eral Merritt acknowledging the presi-
dents congratulations on the fall of
Manila were made public today at the
White House:
ITO President Mckinley, Washington
D. Con behalf of the squadron and
myself, I thank you most heartily for
the congratulations and thanks you ex-
press. It will always be a source of
pride to have received such commen-
dation. Your cable will be published
on board the ships of the squadron to-
morrow (Signed)
GEORGE DEWEY
From General Merritt:
Manila, to the President Washing
ton:-F'or my troops and myself accept
my sincerest acknowledgment for
your generous praise of the success of
our campaign. America may well be
proud of the troops.
"(Signed) MERRITT"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-23
HE GOES TO PRISON.
Quartermaster Young of the Goth
Must Serve One Year at Leav-
eDWOrt11

San Francisco. Aug. 23-Quartermaster
Sergeant James c. Young of the Twen-
tieth Kansas, recently tried by a court
martial for selling quartermaster's sup
plies, has been found guilty Of embezzle-
ment and sentenced to one years ccnfine-
ment at hard labor in the United States
penitentiary at Leavenworth, Kan. Gen
ing the sentence.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-23
Private Row Dumont Dead.

Chickamauga Aug. 23.-Private Roy
Dumont, Twenty-second Kansas COM
pany K, who enlisted in Wichita, died
of typhoid fever at the division hospital
this morning He was a graduate of
Lewis academy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-23
MINISTER DENNY RETURNS
After 13 Years. Service in the Chi
nese Capital

San Francisco, Aug. 23.-Charles Den
by, late United States minister to Chi
try after 13 years of consecutive service
at the Chinese capital, is now on his
way to his home He approves of the
annexation of Hawaii but refused to
discuss official affairs
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-23
No yellow Fever There.

New York, Aug 23.-Mr. Nunez, the
yellow fever expert, has relieved the
anxiety of the soldiers and relatives of
soldiers by the statement that at no
time has there been a case of yellow
fever in Camp Wikoff.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-23
Weather In dications.

Chicago, Aug. 23.-Weather forecast
for Kansas: Thunder storms tonight;
Wednesday partly cloudy; much cooler;
winds shifting to northerly.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-23
Cept. Bob Evans Sick.

New York, Aug. 23.-It was said today
at Roosevelt hospital that Captain Evans
of the battleship Iowa would be brought
to the institution. The captain is said to
be suffering from typhoid malaria
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-23
Moody ourrier is Dead.

Manchester, N H, Aug. 2S.-Hon.
Moody Currier. former governor of New
Hampshire, died at his residence in this
city this afternoon.
Evening star., 1898-08-26

fst of probabilities-that of Mr.. Whitelaw
Reid of New York-and the report that he
would be appointed received general ere
derce on account of its source and attend
ant circumstances.
Mr.. Reid, it will be remembered, was
mentioned a few days ago in connection
with the post of ambassador to England.
The politicians, however. discredited the
likelihood of his selection on account of
the wellknown hostility of Senator Platt
of New York to Mr.. Reid. 1t was not long
before Mr.. Reid's name was dropped from
association with the enthusiastically, and
last night 1t appeared in connection with
the peace commission personnel.
The appearance of Representative Quigg
of New York at the White House this
morning caused considerable speculation.
Mr.. Quigg Is one of Senator Platt's politi-
cal Heutenants, Mr.. Quigg expressed no
surprise at the report that Mr.. Reid may
be a member of the peace commission.
Evening star., 1898-08-26
THE LAFAYETTE MONUMENT.
Filled and the Officers
SeIected-The Plans.

Melville E. Stone of Chicago has accepted
the position on the Lafayette monument
commission rendered to him by Ferdinand
W Peck, commissioner general from the
United States to the Paris exposition. This
nils the committee. 1t is composed of Will
lam r. Day, Secretary of State; William B.
Allison of Iowa, DR.. Everett Hale of Mas
sachusetts DIR. w. T. Harris, United States
commissioner of education, Washington;
John w. 'Mackay, president of the CONNER
cial Cable Company, New York; Frank
Thompson, president of the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company, Pennsylvania; Charles
A. Collier mayor of Atlanta; Alexander Fl.
ReveIl of Chicago and Melville E. Stone,
general manager of the Associated Press,
Chicago.
Commissioner Peck will be the chairman
of the committee and Alexander H. Revell
the first vice chairman. r. j. Thompson of
the United States commission to the Paris
exposition will be secretary.
Mr.. Peck says he proposes to make the
Lafayette monument one of the crowning
the Paris exposition in 1900. The present
plans are to dedicate the monument to the
memory of the great French patriot, who
came to the assistance of the colonies dur
ing the revolution, on the anniversary Of
the Declaration of Independence. Mr..
Peck's present arrangements are to leave
for New York Sunday and sail for Paris
the latter part of next week.
Evening star., 1898-08-26
Personal Mention.

Col. ]. A. Smith, Corps OF Engineers is
at the Ebbitt House.
Capt. r. K. Roberts, 9th Artillery, is in
the city on leave of absence.
Lieut.. John F. Preston, jr, of the 7th In
fantry, was at the War Department today.
DR.. VIM. N. Cogan, professor of dental
technics at the Washington Dental College
and Hospital Of Oral Surgery, this city.
has left for Omaha. Neb., where he will
represent the college at the meeting of the
National Associt tion of Dental Faculties.
DIR. G. G. Morris of this city has recently
received a commission as surgeon in the
United States army, and is now stationed
at Chickamaaga Park Hospital, Georgia,
Mr.. Charles E. Hooker, jr, son of Gen.
Hooker OF Mississippi, left for New York
city some weeks ago.
Rev. DR.. George S. Duncan has returned
from his summer vacation at Chautauoua.
N. Y,
Evening star., 1898-08-26
THE SHORT DAY PROBLEM.
Discussed by Delegates to United Ty
pOthetae of Americas Convention.

DhsCusscu ny DcicsateS 10 tn1ted Ty-
pOthetae of Americas Convention.
The feature of the business of the United
Ty pothetae of America convention, at Mil
waukee. Wis, yesterday, was the hearing
of George w. Harris, chairman of a special
committee of International Typographical
Union, who came to Milwaukee for the
purpose Of advocating before the couven-
ton the proposition for a nine-hour work
day.
Mr. Harris said that by a referendum
vote of the union it was decided to enforce
the short work day, though the time had
not yet been fixed. The short day had been
agitated since 1887, and the union thought
II good proposition for both The United
Typotha tae and the union. In cities where
the scale of wages was high the union
would be willing to accept reduction, but
where the pay was low no change should
be made. The fixing of the scale in various
cities would be left to local unions
The main point, he said, was the reduc-
tion of hours; that the union did not be-
ieye in strikes, and that by cooperation
an an1icable agreement could be reached.
The International Typographical Union is
working in conjunction with the Interna-
tionai Pressmen and Assistants Union for
thu nine-hour day.
After Mr.. Harris finished talking he was
made the target for numerous squestions,
after which the convention went into ex-
ecutive session on the short-day problem
Formal invitations We're received from
Detroit and New Haven for next years
convention, and from Kansas City FOR the
1900 meeting.
Evening star., 1898-08-26
WARSHIPS IN HAMPTON ROADS.
Their Movements Will BE Controlled
by the Interests of the Service.

Their Movements Will BE Controlled
by the Interests of the Service.
Acting Secretary Allen of the Navy De-
partment said today that no orders had
been given for the dispersal of the large
fleet of auxiliary vessels assembled at
Hampton Roads The vessels were there,
he said, for purely administrative purposes
and their movements would be controlled
by the interests of the service Some of
them may be ordered away at any time
and others ordered there.
A delegation of citizens waited on Mr.
Allen yesterday afternoon to ascertain the
facts in the matter. Their visit was oc-
caSioned by report that the fleet was to
be dispersed because of alleged complaints
that its presence was an interference with
navigation. The delegation included SEN
ator Martin, eX-Representative Young,
Frank Read, postmaster at Norfolk; Geo.
E. Bowden, ex-collector of the port; Park
AgneW of Alexandria, collector of internal
revenue; John w. Lawler, city sergeant of
Newport News; W. Johns and r. Lancas-
ter Williams, president of the chamber of
commerce. Norfolk.
Assistant Secretary Allen informed them
that the report was not true and that no
change was contemplated in the plans for
the assembling of the auxiliary vessels in
Hampton Roads. The only communication
was one from the Old Dominion Steamship
Company requesting that the channel used
by the steamers of that line be not used as
an anchorage by the warships. There was
no such purpose; consequently it was not
necessary to change the orders.
Evening star., 1898-08-26

will occupy two days, If the khalifa decides
to await attack at Omdurman as now ap-
pears likely.
Refugees are arriving daily from Omdur-
man. They all agree that the khalifa means
10 hight. They report that he has 10000
men, The attack is expected to occur about
September T. The English camp of 10000
men, extending three miles, with the white
gunboats and an innumerable feet of ma
tive ooats, presents a picturesque and ami
mated sight
General Sir Herbert Kitchener's achieve
ment so far Is a brilliant operation. Some
weeks ago he snnounced his intention to
concentrate his forces at Wady Hamed on
august y. He arrived there Wednesday
Wady Hamed is a village forty miles
above Metammes and between fifty and six
~ miles from Omdurman. 1t is at the foot
OF the long sixth cataract, the head of
which Is at Shabluka. Considering the diff
cuities of moving $4,000 men and impedi-
n.enta over the desert and along the Nile
under blazing sun, the achievement is
proof of the splendid organizat ton of the
expedition, and augurs well for the final
overthrow of the khalifa's power
Major Gen Archibald Hunter commands
the Egyptian forces, which comprise two
thirds of the expedition. and which. critics
agree, now form capital fighting material
MAJOR Gen. William Forbes Gatacre COM
mandS The British forces
Evening star., 1898-08-26
AGROUND ON A BAR
Auxiliary Cruiser Prairie Off ANA
gansett, Ii.
TAKING TROOPS TO MON TAUK
Tugs at Work Under Gen. Young
Trying to Float Her.
GROUNDED EARLY TO-DAY

NEW YORK, August 26.-The auxiliary
off Amagansett, L. l.
She lies in an easy position, about half
a mile from the mainland. Two tugs are
at work endeavoring to pull her off. AS
yet they have not succeeded in moving her,
but it is hoped to float the vessel when
high water comes shortly before noon.
The Prairie grounded during the early
morning hours. She was first seen strand
patrolling along the coast. He notified
Captain Edwards Of the Napeague life saw
ing station, and the latter telephoned the
Montauk Point camp authorities. They
dispatched the two tugs to try and float
the Prairie.
1t was reported at the village that there
was some mishap to the machinery of the
Prairie, and another rumor was that she
ran on the sand bar during a fog The
Prairie Is manned by Massachusetts naval
reserves, under Commander c. J. Train.
Two Hundred Marines Landed.
The Prairie had troops on their way to
the Montauk camp. Two hundred marines
were landed here today. and they went
from Amagansett to Montauk by train.
In addition to the tugs a lighter from
the camp is now alongside the Prairie.
General Young is on the lighter and is
directing the work of tightening the cruiser
There are 206 men of the 7th Regular
United States Infantry on the Prairie in
additlon to the Massachusetts, naval re-
serve men, and if the tugs are unable to
maui her off the soldiers will be transferred
to the lighter and taken to Montauk. which
Is about fifteen miles away.
The troops on board the Prairie were all
ianded shortly after neon. All We're trans
ferred from Amagansett to Montauk bv
train.
Evening star., 1898-08-26
COMPLAINTS AT CAMP THOMAS.
Regiments Move Very Slowly and
Men Desire Muster Out.

hNesi"ehts move Very Slowly and
Men Desire Muster Out
CHfCKAMAUGA-CHA Ma
TlONAL MILITARY PARK Tenn. Au-
gust 26-The movement from Camp Thorn
as is progressing much more slowly than
General Breckinridge and his officers anti
clpated, and much complaint is expressed
on all sides. The regiments are ready to
move, but they are unable to secure trans
portation. The roads seem unable to ham
ole more than two commands a day, while
the army officers desire to send six or
at least four out daily. If the present rate
OF progress is maintained all the regiments
cannot be gotten away for several weeks
The 9th Pennsylvania loaded on trains
at RosSVlile today for Lexington. The I'd
Missouri and the 1st New Hampshire
marched to Ringgold, Ga where they load
ed for Lexington. These three regiments
compose the Sd Brigade, Sd Division. Sd
corps General Andrews brigade COM
n,and, With his staff, left today for Lex
lngton The 1st West Virginia and the 9Th
Ohio are making preparations to leave for
Knoxville tomorrow. The 1st Illinois Cav
airy, which marched to Rossville Wednes-
udy night, tailed to get away for Chica go
until L o'clock this morning
Neneral H. L. Frank, commanding the 1st
OiVlsion, sd Corps here, has issued an ad-
oress to his men. He expresses confidence
that the command will soon do garrison
ooty IN Cuba, a work which. he declares
- ds honorable and of as great Importance
as any yet done. There is much dissatis-
Iactlon in all the regiments which have
poor prospects of being mustered out hut
any trouble.
Evening star., 1898-08-26

subject of the peace commissions work was
discussed, and the Philippines question was
touched upon in a general way.
The greater portion of the time of the
cabinet today was spent in going over the
instructions to the Porto Rico and Cuban
military commissions.
Mr.. Reid's Selection Announced.
At the close of the cabinet meeting, it
was announced that Mr.. Whitelaw Reid
would be The fourth member of the peace
commission. 1t was said that the fifth
members name could not be given at the
time
The understanding was that a reply had
not been received from Associate Justice
White as to whether he would accept the
offer of place en- the commission. 1t was
not understood that the President was con-
sidering any otter name than Justice
Whites, and it was generally believed that
Justice White would accept. The decision in
Mr.. Whitelaw Reid's favor constituted the
commission. as far as completed, as fol-