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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-10-07
EMrERoR's APPEAL TO KANG.
He Feared That the Dowager's Son
would Be Made Emperor.

He Feared That the Dowager's Son
would BE Made Emperor.
London. Oct THE Hong Kong CORES
spondent of the Times telegraphed the
substance of a long interview he has had
with Kang Yu Wei, the Cantonese reform
er in which the latter recounted the his
tory of the crisis.
Kang Yu Wei said that on June he
had two-hours' audience with the En-
peror. who, anxious about the Russian
encroachments, was ready TO listen to any
plan to secure the integrity OF the en-
pirt. A
The Times correspondent continues:
"Kang advised replacing the conservative
members by young progressives and the
employment of Englishmen and Amerl-
cans to effect suggested reforms. He ad-
vsed the Emperor to study the progress
OF Japan and Western methods. The EN-
peror admitted the cogeney of his re-
marks but expressed his regret at being
unable TO remove high officials, because
of the Empress Dowager
"Kang then urged his majesty to
strengthen his friendship with foreign
powers, and particularly TO secure an al
liance with England The Emperor said
he realized that foreign countries were no
longer insignificant states and observed
that it was a pity that his ministers had
not aVerted the impending troubles Kang
says the real power at Pel5in is held by Ii
Yuen Yam, and that the Dowager's lie
gtimate son, Chung Ming, win probably
be made Emperor.
ION the morning of Sept. IS, Kang re-
ceived two letters from the Emperor, dat
ed, respectively, Sept. 16 and II. The first
represented the difficulties of his position
the Empress Dowager's anger, and his
fears that he would be unable TO protect
his throne, and commissioned Kang to con-
suit with his colleagues as TO how to save
the Emperor In the second letter his ma
Jesly said:
have commanded you to superin-
tend the establishment of an official or
gan. 1t is strongly against my wish.
nave great sorrow which l cannot describe
with ink and pen. You must proceed i'm
medately outside to devise means to save
ne without moments delay
The letter concluded with an express
sion Of gratitude for Hangs faithfulness
ana warning him TO take care of himself
and an expression of hope that matters
would mend ere long.
KanS promptly visited the American
missionary, Timothy Richard, whom he
asked to call upon the British and Ameri-
can legations Sir Claude Macdonald. the
brlush minister, was at Pei-Tai-So, and
ne American minister, Mr.. Conger was
at Si-Shan. Ominous rumors were in cir
cuiaton that day and Kang fed. He was
astonished that England protected him
and he urges the British government to
take prompt action to save the Emperor"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-10-07
GOV. wOLCoTT RENoMINATED.

Massachusetts, Republicans Again
Put Him at Head of Their Ticket.
Boston, Oct. Gov. Roger Wolcott was
to-day unanimously renominated to head
the state ticket, by the Republican con-
vention The platform declares for sound
money, indorses the Presidents action in
ordering an investigation of the war de-
partment and favors independence for the
inhabitants of Cuba and the Philippines.
United States Senator Lodge addressed
the convention, and during the course of
his remarks said: with my honored col
league, Senator Hoar. 1 most cordially
agree that we want no conquered prov
inces or subject people. What our future
policy win be the future will decide"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-10-07
REINFoRoEMENTs AT WALKER.
Two Boats Have Gone to Gen. Ba-
CONS Assistance.


Washington, Oct. 6.-During the evening
Secretary Bliss received the following
telegram from Inspector Tinker, which
indicates that reinforcements have reach
ed Walker, which is thirty miles OF less
from the scene Of the fighting:
Walker. Mimi, Oct. s, via Bralnerd.--
Two hundred and fifteen officers and men
have just arrived with one Calling gun.
Have heard nothing from battle ground
since this morning. Two boats left to go
to Gen. Bacon's assistance and have not
returned. WIN wire full particulars later.
Tinker, Inspector
The secretary feels gratified at the con-
ciliatory attitude of the Indians surround
ing the Pillagers. In this connection to-
night he made public the following tee-
gram from Chief Land Examiner w. f.
Selleye, now at Duluth, and which had
been received by Commissioner Herman:
Just come from field near Cass Lake
and Winnebogashish Lake. Indians all
quiet there. Shall return to the field TO-
day. Do. not anticipate any trouble out
side of the Pillagers. There has been
some shooting, but not from the soldiers
All other Indians viii keep hands off I
believe"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-10-07
INDIANS PROGRESSED FRIENDSHIP.
Indications That the band Expected
10 Make Massacre.


10 Make Massacre.
Walker Mimi, Oct. 6.-Indian Agent
Sutherland, who was with Gen. Bacon at
Sugar Point, gives the following account
of the conflict up TO the time of his leav-
ing for supplies. When the arrest of the
two fugihves had been accomplished, the
Indians, with a profession of friendship,
showed the soldiers their tepees, and CALI
ed attention to- their neatness and all the
time stating: ME good INDIAN
Gen. Bacon, who has great experience
with the Sioux and other savages. did not
take much stock in these professions of
friendship, and. ordered a party OF his
company to search the adjoining timber
for any lurking savages, but none were to
be seen. The Indians must have been
hidden In the thick UNDER
brush and those unaccustomed to
searching timber could easily have
been deceived. for It was not ten minutes
after this before the firing had commence
ed. Had the Indians not contemplated a
general massacre they would have fired
on the men who were searching the TIM
Der. These Pillagers are well armed and
are good marksmen, therefore, it is easy
to see where they had the advantage OF
the situation at the start. IL our men
are not all killed It is surmised that they
have gone some distance into the woods
where they would be safe from a night
attack from another band of Indians who
coulr have come upon them from the
lake shore. If it Is true that the Cass
Lake Indians have gone to assist the
Bear Island Indians the retreat of Gen.
Bacon into the interior can be understood.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-10-07
CAREER OF GEN. BACON.
He Reached the Rank of Major Dur
Ing the Civil War

Washington, Oct. 6.-Gen. John M. Ba-
con, commander at Leech Lake, Is a vet
eran officer who has seen considerable SER
vice and has had an honorable career in
both the volunteer and regular armies of
the Union. Through the greatest part Of
the civil war he saw active service with
the Kentucky Cavalry, reaching the rank
of major. He was mustered out In Au-
gust, 1865. but in 1866 he accepted the
position OF captain of the Ninth Cavalry
in the permanent establishment and has
steadily advanced in rank.
Gen. Bacon has been breveted IN rank,
once for meritorous service in the siege
of Resaca, Ga. and again for gallant ser
vice in Texas Indian campaigns.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-10-07
HEROES OF THE BATTLE.
Mai. Wilkinson and Lieut.. Morrison
Show Splendid Bravery.

Minneapolis, MINI. Oct. Ga Journal
correspondent wires:
Just to show that Maj. Wilkinson
knows his business, when the fight start
ed yesterday he shouted: Steady now,
make every shot count. XIII everything
you see!
1.-The squaws are more TO be dreaded
than the bucks, and Cuba's vultures were
not more to be avoided.
Lieut. Morrison has won his spurs. 1
never saw more splendid bravery in my
life.
Aim straight he shouted. Don't get
ratified boys. Those devils can't get us.
he said, laughing as a ball touched his
hat and knocked 1t Off The men cheered
him right in the thick of It,"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-10-07
A LOCHINvAR's DEED.
Kills the Father and Goes on to the
Gretna Green.

Pine Buff, Ark. Oct. Elm Saline coun-
ty yesterday Joe Mckinney, a young
farmer, accompanied by his brother and
a friend, eloped with the daughter of
Charles Taylor, another farmer The we'd
ding party took a wagon and started for
Iledfeld. When within five miles of there,
Taylor overlook The party and opened fire
with a gun, firing both barrels into the
wagon without effect
Mckinney returned the fire with re-
voiver, killing Taylor. The body was left
lying IN the road while the party drove on
TO Redtie4d where The clippers were mar
ried. After the ceremony the four sur
rendered themselves TO the police Nc
Kinney rented a farm from Tay.or
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-10-07

the bishops three years ago, but which
were never finished by the deputies. They
have no bearing on The amendments now
under consideration in the deputies
Provision was, made by the bishops for
the appointment of a joint committee of
FIVE 10 whom shall be referred questions
of increased responsibility devolving upon
the church and also missionary obligations
in the western hemisphere with which the
church may be charged
Tonight the delegates attended a re-
ception given them by Blshop Satterlee Of
Washington.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-10-07
RECLAIMED HEALTH.
Gratifying Letters to Mrs. Pinl=-
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Mrs. E. WooLHIsER,
Mills, Neb., writes:

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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-10-07

Maj. Wilkinson was shot through the
field again and was shortly afterward
shot through the body. He raised him
self to one elbow and shouted to Gen. Ba-
con: Give them hell, general; never mind
about me- These were the last words of
q true soldier"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-10-07

Tallahassee Fla, Oct. 6.-For the public
schools of Leon county during the past
year S23, 120.57 was expended, as follows:
Salaries of white teachers, $500; negro
teachers, $6195; buildings and repairs, ST.
$685. furniture and apparatus $3,16OS;
expenses of board $12720; examinations,
SOS. SO incidental expenses, $2,973.96.
State Treasurer Whitfield had a cash
balance of 1926, 215.34 to begin business
with on Oct. l..
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-10-07
ORIGIN OF THE OUTBREAK.
Indians OverDOwered "A Marshal and
Rescued n Prisoner.

Indians OverDOwered n Marshal and
Rescued n Prisoner.
Washington, Oct. 6.-Commissioner OF In
dian Affairs Jones to-day received the
following dispatch from Indian Agent J.
H. Sutherland. dated at Walker. Mimi,
last night:
THE trouble at Leech Lake originated
In consequence of an arrest made by
deputy United States marshal of an In
dian on a warrant The Indians over
poweredthe marshal and rescued the pris-
oner. Troops were sent here to assist
the marshal in arresting the rescuers I
have been here a week doing my best
to get the Indians to give themselves up
and save trouble, but they would not.
To-day the troops and Indians had sew
eral battles. The United States marshal
has asked for more troops"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-10-07
THE VOTE IN M'INTOsH.
Democratic Nominees Get a Good
Majority There.

Intosh county is as follows:
Democratic-Candler. 296; Cook, 296;
Wright, 2S6; speer, 236; Terrell, 236; Stew
ems, 296; Glenn, 296; Turner, 236; Sim
mons, 235; Fish, 236; Lewis, 235.
Populst-Hogan, CT; Jackson, 60; Miliken,
SO; Taylor, 60; Cobb, 60; Talley, 60; Zettler,
So; Davitte, so; Hines, 90; Leaken, G.; Me-
haffy, 60.
Standardization, 215; Walker, 60; Smith,
1870; Hopkins, POI; Thorpe, 14S.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-10-07
"I Feel Like a New Person."
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1909 Belle ST., Alton, ILL.,, writes:

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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-10-07

Hankow is a treaty port on the Yang
Tse-K iang,at the mouth of one of its tribu-
taries, 700 miles from the saa The city
forms, with Han-Yang and Woo-Chang
the capital of Hoo-Po. all In sight of one
another, and separated only by the river
one of the greatest commercial ceuters in
the world. Hue estimates their united pop
ulatiou at eight millions, but they suffered
much in line Tao Ping wars Hankow is
one terminus of the proposed Pekin-H Han
kOW Railway
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-10-07
nishnnds MiIitary Classes.

Madrid. Oct. THE Queen Regent has
signed the decree disbanding the military
classes of 1894, 1895 and 1897.
The government il is asserted will ac-
celerate to the utmost The return of the
Snanish garrisons in Cuba
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-10-07
Many Heroes of the Fight.

Walker, Mimi, Oct. 6-The battle Of Leech
Lake has developed more than one hero.
Gen. Bacon, Maj. Wilkinson. Lieut.. Ross.
Surgeon Harris, Hospital Steward Buck
hart, Sergt. Butler, Frank Briggs and
Colon Sheehan are all deserving of medals
of honor.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-10-07
Prince NanoIeon to Abdicate.

London Oct. 1.-THE Paris correspond
emf of the Daily Mail says: Il learn that
owing to family and party pressure,
Prince Victor Napoleon, chief of the
French Imperialists, will abdicate in favor
of his brother, Prince Louis, who is re-
garded as a friend of Emperor Nicholas"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-10-07
SOLDIER UNDER ARREST.
Accused of Saying That There Was
Yellow Fever in Jacksonville.

Jacksonville Fla, Oct. 6.-Private II. L.
Benedict of Company B, Second Alabama
Regiment, was arrested tonight just as
he was about to take the train for Birm-
ingham, on warrant sworn out by the
assistant state health officer, charging
him with making the false statement that
yellow fever exists in Jacksonville.
The penalty for circulating false re-
ports of this character is very severe
and as the health authorities are determ-
ined to put a stop to this, it is likely to
go very severe with Benedict. He will be
given a hearing tomorrow.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-10-07

DIR. David Gill the British astronomer
at the Cape of Good Hope, has been elect
ed a foreign member of the National Acad-
envy Of Sciences. Washington. The list is
a very limited one the only other foreign
astronomer on it being DR.. Otto Stuve,
late imperial astronomer Of Russia, and
Or. Arthur Auwers, astronomer and pres
ident-secretary of the Academy of Sci
ences, Berlin.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-10-07
session of Peace Commission.

Paris, Oct. 6-The United States peace
commission held an hours session this
morning, after which, at 10 O'Clock, &C
companied by Maj. Gen. Merritt the COM
missioners were the guests of United
States Ambassador Horace Porter, who
took them by coach TO Versailles.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-10-07
TO USE MINNESOTA VOLUNTEERS
War Department Grants Their Ser
vices 10 Gen. Sturgis.

Washington Oct. 6.--Up 10 10 o'clock to-
night there has been no information re-
ceived by war department officials from
Gen. Bacon. During the evening, however,
the department received from the generals
adjutant now at st. Paul the following tel
egram, giving summary of conditions as
far as that officer was able TO obtain them:
st Paul, Oct. 6.-Adjutant General
Washington: In answer 10 a telegram to
United States marshal al Walker, Mimi.
have received reply giving location Of Gen.
Bacon on main land. southwest corner
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-10-07
CONVENIENCE WITH BAD BUCKS.

Their Going ON the Warpath.
Minneapolis, Mimi, Oct. Ga Journals
Walker special says:
There was big conference at the agen-
cy last night. Lieut.. Humphrey, of the
agency detachment, and DR. Hart. the
agency surgeon, were invited with half
dozen bad characters who had stirred %
sentiment in favor of joining the Plllagers.
DR.. Hart told them that II they went
on the war path there would NOT be live
Indian on Leech Lake In a week. Lieut..
Humphrey backed the statement After
several hours talk the Indians decided
to be good Indians, at least for the pres
emit The assurance may not be worth
much"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-10-07
DON'T BELIEVE EMpERoR.Is DEAD.
information at Washington Goes to
Discredit the HeDort

Washington, Oct. 6.-Such information
Ss mas reached the state department here
respecting the reported death and assas-
s"a'ion of the Emperor of China goes 70
ttu,feIy discredit the stories that he has
ven poisoned, or that ne Is not dead
Is not possible to say positively just
"udt sources of information are available,
"a, U1' IL is known they are regarded as en-
y'y reliable at the state department
borrower. the situation generally in
o+a IS not believed by the department
officials to be as serious as reported and
slEhai mark OF confidence is the decis-
~ ~ uol TO follow the course of certain Eu-
lean governments in sending at this
kin 0t''ieis VI ilaIines 10 e
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-10-07
EDITORS WIRE THE PRESIDENT
Prompt and Effective Measures Must
De Taken TO Avoid Massacres.

Prompt and Effective Measures Must
De Taken 20 Avoid Massacres.
Minneapolis, Mimi, Oct. 6.-The follow
ing telegram, which speaks for itself. was
sent to President Mckinley last evening:
ITO william Mckinley, Executive Man
sion, Washington. ID. c.. Advices from
conservative sources lead us to believe that
force of not less than 600 soldiers, pref
erably 500, should be at once available at
Leech Lake and vicinity. We believe such
a force Is needed, not only TO rescue Gen.
Bacon and the survivors of his command,
but properly to overawe the agency In
dams, In whose professions of friendship
and neutrality no one acquainted with
them puts credence. "A General outbreak
at or around Walker would probably re-
suit IN the massacre of many citizens. In
a country as heavily wooded the present
force, is, in our judgment, wholly made
quate. The gravity of the situation is not
overesumated in the above suggestion"
The dispatch is signed by j. s. Mclean,
editor Journal; T.. r. tombstone manag-
ing editor Times; G. Fl. Hamblin, manag-
ing editor Tribune
This dispatch was sent upon receipt of
reliable information that an uprising
among the Red Lake and Cass Lake, as
well as the Leech Lake Indians Is re-
garded as imminent
Washington Oct GA telegram frors
the Twin City editors, WAS the subject of
a conference at the White House this
evening between the President, Secretary
Alger and Adjt. Gen. Corbin. 1t resulted
in the President giving instructions that
ample achievements be sent Gen. Bacon
at opca 1t is understood that orders in
accoxasepce with these instructions were
senlE#Mt. Paul tonight.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-10-07
HANKOW's GREAT FIRE.

N'ef " Sd""re Miie OF the City De-
strOyed.
London, Oct. I-According to a special
dispatch from Shanghai, a fire on Sunday
at Hankow destroyed over a square mile
of the city, including the government
buildings and temple 1t is feared that a
thousand lives We're lost
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-10-07
RECEIVED ms SECOND WOUND
Mini. wilkinson Has Leg Wound
and Is shot Through the Body.

Minneapolis, Mimi. oct. 6.-The Journ-
ais special from Walker. Mimi, says:
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-06-02
HAIL INSURANCE.
CONTINUED from page Al


The following sections were added:
10. In case any person shall be i'll
jurei before he has sufficient credit with
the Melon Growers nssociasion to pay
his premium, the amount OF his p. emium
shall be taken from money due him for
loss.
20. No person shall be member OF
this company who is not member Of the
Rocky Ford Melon Growers association.
The report was then adopted as
amended. =.
Ninety two members indicated their
intention to insure.
Thos. Magee moved that the assoc,a-
tion do not nail up ciates this year and
the motion was carried
The following nnmed gentlemen were
nominated MS incorporatOrs:
A. b. Wallis, s. l.. Bailey, j. X.
Seward, J. L. Harsh, W. c. Steele. }. II.
Hennett, q. J. Samples, Geo. Coffman.
J. q. Wood, A. a. Magee. j. III. Wasson,
). Fife, A. +. Dunton, l.. o. Evans. J.
4. Quit, Ed Rich, G. W. Mcmillan. G. b.
Miller, J. NJ. Baker and Nj. ID L. Haight.
They were authorized to fill vacancies
and elect directors for first year
The association then adjourned to tn,
second Saturday in July at l p. IN.
The incorporators are now Mt work SO.
Letting insurance and will hold u meeting
in A. B. Wallis Office Saturday to COM
nlc'e the organization.