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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-06-11
ENGLAND's NEW TERRITORY.
Lease Of Additional Land at Hong
Kong In Regarded a. of the
Utmost Importance.


LONDON, June 10.-The newspapers here
are printing many congratulations on the
sigring of the Angio-Chinese convention
yesterday, which gives Great Britain an
extension of the boundaries Of Hong Kong.
including Kan-Lung. of 200 square miles.
under lease, to which the greatest I'm
portance is attached, as the territory thus
acquired is regarded as being essential for
the protection Of Hong Kong.
The lease comprises the island Of Lantao.
to the westward of Hong Kong, and the
mainland behind Kan-Lung, south and
east Of line drawn from Mrs bay to
Deep bay. While the Chinese get the
northern shores Of these bays. the lease
covers their waters. subject to the right
Of the Chinese to use them for their own
ships.
When questioned in the house Of COM
mons, last evening. as to whether Russia
contemplated sending troops to the Yang
Tse-Kiang valley. the parliamentary secre.
'tary for the foreign office. Mr.. George N
Curzon, made an important statement te
the effect that such a preceding, without
the consent Of China, would be an act Of
war. and. he added. the government would
take the requisite steps to protect British
interests. Obviously. this is intended as q
warning to Russia not to interfere in the
Yang-Tse-Kiang valley.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-06-11
A CHINESE DOCTORS SCHEME.
He Would Take ZOO Chinamen to the
Philippines to ProseIyte for
O.. Amerfcn,

CLEVELAND. o.. June lo.-Dr. Joseph
r. Chan. a Chinese physician. highly edu-
Gated and naturalized citizen residing here,
has conceived n novel plan for rendering
assistance TO the United States in driving
the Spaniards from the Philippine islands.
and has offered his services to the gov
ernment to aid in carrying out the plan.
Dr. Chan proposes to enlist in the United
States regular army, or to receive an ap-
pointment ns surgeon. He will ask for au-
! thoriiy to enlist party Of about 200 of his
fellow countrYmcn In San francisco and
take them to the Philippines and do mis-.
sionary work among the Chinese residents
of that country. DIR. Chan says that. of the
a0ce.oOo OF Inhabitants in the Philippines.
100000 are Chinese. They were taking no
part in tho .insurrection against the Span
iards. but are strongly opposed to Spanish
rule. He says that the Chinese in the
philippines are almost entirely ignorant
of tbe United States. but II he can 60 over
there he would influence them to become
in faror OF the government OF the island
under the control Of the United States and
would organize large army OF China
men to night under the stars and stripes
and to become allies IN the army, OF In
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-06-11
MILITARY POsT0FFICE.
Cuban ONCE to BE Under New York
supervisfon-Manila Once Un-
der San Francfsco.

CUBAN OmCe 10 ne Ohuef new nOfk
supervisfon-Manila Once Un-
der San Francisco.
WASHINGTON, June 1o.-The postoface
department will extend its service to Cuba
in one direction and to the Philippines in
another. The Cuban postoffice is called
New York Military Station No. l." and
Is under the supervision Of the postmaster
at New York. Louis r. Kempner has
charge of the money order branch sf the
service In Cuba. and Eben Brewer, of
Pittsburg, Pa. control of the work in
Cuba. The Philippine station is placed in
charge Of the postmaster at San Francisco.
who will appoint an expert money order
clerk for that place. Mr.. E. w. Vaille, as
sistant superintendent of railway mail
service Of Oregon. has been detailed to
have charge. of other branches of the -serv-
ice. The Philippines are termed IN the or
sders; san Francisco Military station No.
l." The New York and San Francisco Of
fees have been put .ins charge of these
places. as thsy are capable Of booking after
the large amount Of meney -orders to be
handled, ana can detail competent clerks
to perform the work.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-06-11
MEAT FOR THE INVADERS.
steamer Celtic to Sail From New York
Soon With Refrigerated
Carcassea.

NEW YORK, June 1O.-The big steamer
Celtic. formerly the Celtic King. will prob
ably sail tomorrow. The vessel has been
rented with refrigerating plant. and huge
ice boxes for the storing Of meat and
other provisions have also been erected on
board of her. For the last two days men
have been at work putting ice on board
the Celtic, and tomorrow morning 1t is ex-
pected that GOO tons of ice will have been
put aboard. One thousand carcasses OF
mutton, as well as several thousand pounds
of fresh beef have been slowed away In
the ice boxes, and to-day large quantity
of vegetables is being shipped.
Stores and provisions are being taken on
board the cruiser Topeka, but she will not
leave the yard until early next week.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-06-11
MERRITT is FOR EXPANSION.
Plainly Declares Himself In Favor Of
Holding to the Philippine
Islands.

SAN FRANCISCO. June 10.-At a ban
Quet given by Mayor Phelan to Major Gen.
eral Merritt Mt the Pacific Union Club a
number OF prominent citizens were pres
ent. In responding t6ga toast in his honor.
General Merritt said the succesA. of the
American troops. In the .Rhilippinea could
not be- doubted. The-s esrfitory s,aequired
by thei United Statcs by right of conquest
shown -ndt be relinduished. What the navy
has Won. the army will Hold. He closed by
saying: II believe in the new national
policy OF the United States. which looks
10 the acquisition Of additional territory,
represented in outlying islands that are
requisite for the development Of national
strength and growth" His sentiments were
heartily applauded.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-06-11
A CHANCE FOR KANsANs.
Those Who Want to Go. to the Phil
ippines Have the Opportu.
nifty Now.

Those Who Want to Go. to the PHIL
ippines Have the Opportu.
nifty Now.
TOPEKA. June 1o.-(special) The party
Of recruiting officers from the Twentieth
arrived here to-day. and will spend week
recruiting the companies now in the serv-
ice In. Frisco up to the maximum. The
party is composed of Adjutant William De-
ford. Captains D. 8. Elliott and Ansel
Clarke. sergeants Jake whisner. william
Reynolds, o. 8. Taylor. Charles Kleinhaus,
Rufe Hazen, Corporal Ben Northrup and
Privates James Gerkin. Albert Morris. John
Whittington, Lum Hilliker. e. F. Hook
and George Howard. Adjutant Deford Is
in charge. "a
Recruiting will begin Aat once
-Ad5utant Deford and his four assistants
will recruit at Topeka tomorrow. Kansas
City Monday. Fort Scott Tuesday and Abb
lene "Wednesday. .s4-...-,, =, & { .
cnptein. claslte spa his .Earee. spaiI recruit
at Lawrence tomorrow. Leavenworth
Monday, Paola Tuesday and Girard
wednesday. Captain Elliott and his squad
will recruit at Coffeyville Monday, lola
Tuesday, Ottawa Wednesday and Saiina
Friday y y
There win be twenty-five priyates re-
cruitel at each place. .Adjutapt Deford
expects to send the new recruits to- Cali
/ fornia as soon as they are mustered In.
He anticipates no ufmcufty in raising the
men promptly An Of the supplies neces-
sary arrived from the war department to-
day and the transportation has already
been furnished
The first recruit to apply for place was
Harry Morris, son Of State Auditor Morris
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-06-11
INTENTION SAID TO BE TO ANNEX
THE ISLANDS.
NOT HASTILY DECIDED UPON
OUTLINED BEFORE ADMIRAL DEW
EY BEGAN OPERATIONS.
Scheme OF Taxation Being Worked
Out mt washington-Muny of Pres
ent Taxes to BE Abandoned
Minimum Wages TO Be
Established.

- CHICAGO. June 1o-A special to the
Tribune from Washington. says:
From information just come to light 1t
appears that the administration has de-
ternined upon a state policy concerning
the Philippines. 1t Is the evident intention
OF this government to annex the islands
This policy has not been hastily decided
upon, and it was outlined before Admiral
Dewey began the operations which have
been brought to 30 satisfactory q. stage.
1T will be operative as soon rs Hawaii -
- annexed. This accounts in a, measure for.
the vigor with which the president is
pushing the annexation of Hawaii. The
Philippine policy will then, be- outlined to
the powers. ..,.- -,-s, .
- Shortly after Admiral Dewey was
. ordered to take the Philippines. United
States Consul O.. F. WiIdman, at Manila,
! was instructed by the state department
to cellate all available information. statis-
tics. ETC.. concerning the Spanish system
! --of taxation In the Philippines. their PEI
cuIiaf sources OF revenue. etc, and to for
:. ward the Information to Washington at
--.once.
~ Assisted by Vice Consul Duland, he
! 1-hurrIedly complied the desired data and
his report came into possession of the
- state department three weeks ago. As a
--IcSut IcSlSeu bsSleul Ok k-CdAdtlolA - US>.
ling formed and 1t is nearly completed now.
se1A force OF twelve clerks has been work.
Ing upon the facts sent by Consul Wild
= man. and upon their work being completed
- the new system will be promulgated by
the president to the proper authorities.
-. In brief the proposed plan of taxation
Ifs to remove entirely the present tax i'm
posed upon household goods. beasts of bur-
:. den and native products and to substitute
tfe Nd v>,rr ~etvo tIor
Ito those enacted in this country, No poll
tax VIII 'be levied upon women. Import
:--duties to the Philippines will be lowered
4nd. almost cut IN: half. A numbef Of native
.--pEQQpcts VIII be admitted free, ,tothe rnited
States, with some regulations calculated
to protect home industries. where affected.
Is also proposed to regulate the wage
scaiei in the islands. Philippine labor is now
rated at from 5 to 20 cents per day. A
minimum scale OF 30 cents will be in force.
BY this means the revenues Of the islands
will be cut TO about s.. .oo0. 900. 1t is believed
by economical experts that this new order
OF things will give new xest to commercial
anairs In the islands, and eventually put
the tax revenues far above the $50 900 600
now realised by Spain. -,
THE government is now considering the
appointment of an official collector of Gus
toms. who shall be dispatched to the ISL
anos to inaugurate the new system with
one OF the expeditions. It Is believed that
the selection Of such an ofacial has already
been made. but there Is no definite informa.
lion concerning his IDENTIFY d
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-06-11
lola sPELTER PLANT BURNED.
Half Of the Great Lanyon Establish
ment Destroyed-wM BE
Rebuilt.

lola, KAS.. June 10.-(special) About
noon to-day fire broke out in Robert Lam
yon's Sons epelter plant, and in an hour
half Of the plant was destroyed. The fire
started in the engine room, but did not
promise to be very formidable until 1t
spread to the tarred roofs. and then It
burned SO fiercely that. despite the efforts
Of the entire force. assisted by the local
fire company and citizens. the main build
ing was consumed. The burned building
was $50 feet long. two stories, with q wing
go feet long. built Of stone. It contained
the crushers. engines, Offices, mixers pot
terry and nearly all the machinery. In
one end were the calcininE furnaces, and
In the wing four blocks Of fetorts, number
ing 100. It cannot be told how seriously
there are injured until the fre has cooled
sufficiently to allow an examination. It =
thought they will have to be rebuilt. The
loss Is placed at $4,000. with no insurance.
The burned portion employed $50 men. II
has been determined to rebuild at once and
tonight every man has been ordered to re-
port for duty as usual.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-06-11
Dun Colerea Nags for work.

From the Washington star.
..Dun colored horses are not the prettiese
by any means, but my experience has
been" said Colonel william F: Cody.
''Buffalo Bill" when here recently, to
Star reporter, "that they are the tough
est Of the horse kingdom. An ordinary
dun horse viii wear out three other horses.
Put as much work on him as you may. he
never looks az well or as tidy In appear
ance as bay. chestnut. black, gray or
white. but as far as service L. concerned
he will run the others to a Standstill. This
IL my experience on the plains, In the
cavalry service, and Ii my experience In
the show business. where I have nearly
500 horses. Dun horses are somewhat
rare, but when they can be picked up
would advise that they be bought. espe-
cially when the question Of wear and tear
Is concerned. They are, as said before.
but for cavalrymen looks have to take .
back seat alongside Of wear. The cav
alrymen. who are soon, ] hope. to ride
over cuba, will find that my Endorsement
OF dun horses Is Of some value
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-06-11
SECRETARY. ALGER PLEASED.
Appointnent Of J. warren Keller to
De Major General Very Graf
..a ffying to Him. rS5

-
WASHINGTON, June 1o-Secretary Al
ger to-day expressed his qualification at
the nomination by the president Of J. War
rem keifer. OF Ohio. to be a major general
OF the United STATES volunteer army. He
said that. by virtue Of his brilliant military
record In the late civil war and his sound
physical condition. General Keifer was ad-
mirably equipped to re-enter the United
States army. The secretary caused TO be
prepared from the records Of the war de-
partment the following statement of the
military services of General Keifer dur
ing the last war and requested its pub
-ncation:
y. Warren Keifer was mustered into
the service to date April q. 1861, as major.
Third Ohio infantry volunteers, to serve
three months. and, on June u, 1861. was
mustered in, as Of the same grade and or
sanixation. 10 serve three years, He IA
reported as promoted to the grade of lieu-
tenant colonel. same regiment. February
L, 1862. and as colonel 10th Ohio infantry
volunteers. September 18th, 1852.
He is reported present on the muster
rolls OF his regiment to April 30, 1864. in
elusive. except the period from July L.
iS'S, to August II. 1868. and from Septenl-
Der II, 1868. to about April l., 1854, during
which periods he was in command of tho
Second brigade. Third division. Third army
corps. 5......... i..,
He. recaived, o gunshot weundr. on the
left orSerai fraeturet al the, battie of The
WAderNees,svi virSinfa. My s., 1864. and on
account of which he received a leave of
absence May 20. 1864. He returned to his
regiment some time in August, 1864, and
ON August &c. 1854, was assigned to the
command .-ef the Second brigade, Third
division. Sixth army corps. continuing iri
said command until December II. 1864, when
he received q lenyc of absence on, account
of III health (woinds). He resumed COM
fnand of the Second brigade. Third diyis-
ion. Sixth army CORPS on February 8. 1865.
and continued in command of said brigade
until June q. 1866. when he was mustered
out of service.
He was brevetcd brigadier general,
CRited States volunteers. to rank from
October ~. 1884 sfor gallant and Yneritorious
service in the BATTLES of Opehuan. Fisher' s
Hin. and Middletown, Va and was brew
eted major general. United States volun-
iesxx. .s1e. rank from April O. JSGo, for, gall
liant and meritorious services during .the
canrairn sYicmg with the Surrender of-thd
CoffederatS army under General Robert r;
Lee"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-06-11
OUR NATIONAL MENAGERIE.
wild Animals In Yellowstone Park
Reported to BE in Better Con.
ditiOn Than Usual.

WASHINGTON. June 10.-secretary Bliss
has received from Lieutenant g. w. Cross,
acting superintendent Of the Yellowstone
National park, a report on the condition
of the animals there. The report states
that the winter was very mild and. rs q
consequence. the wild animals are in bet
ter condition than usual. The buffalo num-
ber between twenty and forty. and, while
doing better than heretofore. 1t cannot be
said that they find the location favorable.
The weather is too cold in the park. and
their young are threatened by wild beasts.
The other protected animals have increased
and but one case Of poaching was discov-
cred. This was in December last, when
thirteen elk were killed. At least one Of
the poachers. 1t is hoped. will be punished.
Seven bears suffered an extraordinary fate
in Death gulch, where they were found
dead by a guide. He went down to where
they lay to cut their claws, but in three
minutes was SO overcome by gas arising
from the ground as to become very faint.
1t was evident that the bears had been
killed by this gas.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-06-11
SEVERE ELECTRIC STORM.
A Number of Persons Killed By Li4ht.
ming In Ohio ana Indiana
Last Night.


RUSHvILLE, IND, June 10-A severe
electrical storm visited this city this
evening and did great damage. "Doc''
Sage. "a years old, Of Hartford city, Ind,
was killed. and Richard Hanna, aged q
years. Of New York city, and Thomas Bo-
dine, Of Rushville. were injured. George
Weeks. manager Of the Flash stock farm,
was knocked ten feet and badly stunned by
the bolt.
Edna Macy, a trotting mare with trial
record Of 2:24. was instantly killed and
other fine horses were fatally injured.
CANTON. O., June 1O.-For half an hour
this afternoon this section Of the country
was visited by the most terrific electrical
and hail storm known for years. Wheat
was literally hammered. down and fruit
trees stripped. entailing loss which will
amount to thousands Of dollars. During the
storm Mrs. Charles North Durfeer, residing
one mile east Of Canton, was instantly kill
ed by lightning.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-06-11
Nebraska Prohibition Ticket.

LINCOLN, NEB., June 10-NebraslIa
Prohibitionists concluded their state con-
vention with a mass meeting addressed by
National Chairman Dickie, Of Michigan. The
lieutenant governor, N. c. Lowne: secre-
tary Of state. Charles r. Lawson; auditor.
C. C. Crowell; treasurer, Hiram Burch;
commissioner Of lands and buildings. B.
Kline; attorney general. A. NJ. Wolfen-
berger: superintendent Of schools. Mrs. B.
G., Upton.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-06-11
A Gold Mine for Sampson.

The war prizes captured by Acting Rear
Admiral Simpsons North Atlantic SQUAD
ron are Of considerable value. Twenty
eight captures Of Spanish vessels were
made, and 1t Is said that SIX of the prin-
cipai ships and cargoes have been valued
at 8, 10000. When they have been sold,
half Of the cargoes will 30 to the govern
divided among the captors. Twenty per
cent Of this. or $150. 900. will go to Admiral
Sampson, and the rest Of It to the sub
ordinates, including the crews. II this sort
Of thing keeps on, Admiral Sampson may
come out OF the contest q millionaire. and
every jack tar on his ships may have q
snug little fortune Of his own. Good
enough!
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-06-11
: NO MAIL CENSORSHIP.
No Properly Addressed Letters
VIII he luterfered With.

WASHINGTON, June l0.-Postmaster
General Emory Smith requests the Asso-
ciated Press to state that all reports indf-
eating that the postofIice inspectors or 9TH
er officials have been detailed or authorized
to open letters within the malls are untrue
and misleading. The privacy Of the mails
at no time, under any condition or circum-
stance. anywhere, will be invaded during
the war. All mail properly addressed. and
upon which sufiicient postage II paid, will
ba delivered to the address as expeditiously
and scrupu1ously az II ever has been.
The poetoffice inspectors detailed for duty
at Key West and Tampa and the various
military camps are simply performing duty
In connection with the tablishment and
perfection, OF the postal service.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-06-11
VIRTUE ITS OWN REWARD"


To the Editor Of the Philsdslphia IinaL
The accompanying little story was sent
to me by . niece in the West. and was
written by q little boy in Denver. one Of
a class Of children or years old. who had
been requested by their teacner 10 write
q story, they to select a subject and their
compositions not to be subject to revision
by the teacher, but to be read before the
children's parents exactly as written.
Yours truly, G. ]. PRICE.
1004 Walnut street.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-06-11
Reception to General Hudson.

TOPEKA, June 1o.-(special) The citi-
gems Of Topeka rendered Brigadier General
J. K. Hudson q public reception tonight
in the senate chamber. Everybody was
invited, who desired to see Spain licked %
There was a big turnout. Addresses were
delivered by Eugene w. Ware and d. w.
Eastman, commander Of the Kansas O..
A. r. General Hudson responded in his
usual patriotic style. He leaves Sunday
for Mobile to enter the service.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-06-11
ReQui.ition for q Convict.

TOPEKA. June 1o-(Speciall Governor
Leedy to-day made a reQuisition on the
governor Of Missouri for Eugene Brown
grand larceny. Brown Is now in the JEFF
ferson City penitentiary serving a term for
larceny. His time expires In q few days.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-06-11
VIRTUE HAS ITS OWN REWARD.

+ VIAIUE HAS lIS OWN nEwZtS in.,.wzttS :.
daughter Of a rich lady who kept ., candy
shop. The poor young man could not mar
~ the rich candy lady's daughtef because
he had not money enough to buy furni-
ture. A wicked man offered to give the
young man twenty-five dollars II he would
become q drunkard. The young man want
ed the money very much 30 he could marry
the rich candy lady's daughter. but when
he rot to the saloon he turned to the
wicked man and said. Il viii not become
behind me Satan" On his way home he
found a pocketbook containing . million
dollars in gold. Then the young lady con-
They had q beautiful wedding and the
next day they had twins. Thus you see
that ''yirtue has its own reward.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-06-11

Maude-'T understand she married him
out of Spite" Clarice-"Really?" Maude-
"Yes; she said II no other man would pro-
pose to her. she was bound he should pro-
pose to no other giri"-Philadelphia North
American.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-06-11
Lynchine ut wemar, Ter.

wEMAR, TEX, June 10.-Constable Lee
Wall was killed this evening by George
Washington, a negro, who tried to make
his escape, but was captured. He has just
been hanged to an electric light pole by
500 people.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-06-11

YOKOHAMA, June 1o.-The imperial diet
was reopened to-day. After a stormy dis
cussion the government proposals for land
taxation were rejected amid great Uproar.
The diet viii probably be dissolved. +
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-06-11

He-'Don't you think my friend made
some pretty broad remarksF' She-"Yes;
broad enough. but not very deep."-1on-
kers Statesman =