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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-28

out ultimate peace. IL remains 20 be seen
whether she has the spirit Upon the con-
clusion Of war. which must De unhncnilg
i'm order 10 be effective. British con'to.
must be absolute over ai South Africa
I'm cape Colony. Natal and other sections.
Half measures would only pr0ions unrest
ana produce more disturbances.
II have known the Beers as well as any
man. have lived among hem and have
fought them. TO exist peacefully SO close
10 them is an utter impOssibliity. Nego-
tiations are well enough IN their way but
British control OF the Trlnsvaa must
come eventually. For years the Beers
have been crying throw the Outianders
into the sea and out with him. Possibly
they are not so virlle as during the last
war. but there is little differ nee. Ny idea
is that n the Beers We're caught In the
open once or twice the thing would be
ended. XIII five hundred OF them and all
that would remain for England 10 do
would be 20 send a few ship Dads OF Grape
They never have stood In The oDen and
II war comes now they VIII have 10 DO
more than stay IN the hills. This IS not
optimistic twaddle. but an opinion ha e ,
unon my experience In campaigns agains
the Beers haven't the slightest fears
for the safety OF my colony or its town
II is possible that few Beers incursi0ns
might get a few miles into Natal. but no
further. and II must be remembered that
MANY Of those living on the edge Of the
Natal border are themselves Beers"
GLOOMY FEELING
The situation remains unchanged though,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-28
Complete Conquest the Only Means
of Its Accomplishment.
FEELING GLOOMY AT PRETORIA
ills Not Thought the Boers VIII fe-
cede From Their Position-ActiNi-
ty in the Transvaai Continues
and England Is still send
ing Troops - Natives
May Revolt

LONDON. Sept. g7.-Notices for the add
iourned Cabinet Council were forwarded
This evening and the chief government
whip Will be on hand TO give immediate
effect TO any decision arrived at regard
fp- tho reassembling OF Parliament
Tnfornation from Bloemfontein ms
evening leaves little doubt that the Orange
Free state NOlkesraad Is UNANIMOUS 'i
supporting the TransvaaL
More important light is thrown ON 'he
situation by frank statement to-day 10
tbe Associated Press by Sir Walter Peace
AGENT general for Natal I'm London, VINO
fought against the Beers IN former years
He said
"The attitude of the Orange Free State
means its inevitable acquisition by Great
Britain. Peace in South Africa can only
be- accomplished by war. I'm my opinion
, war would not last more than TWO
months. In order TO make plcincation
effective. Great Britain MUS, assume ap-
soiute control over ihe whole of South
Africa.
$50 far as the position of Natai is con-
cerued. an this talk about poor undeiend-
cd Natal is nonsense There VIII oe .ittle
or no lighting in Natal, IL it comes TO "a
war and ) fear that no other issue Is now
possib.e. What do you think 10000 British
troops would be doing while this much
talk OF Boer raid was in progress2 our
railways are in good working order and
our troops can be transported quickly. The
bad weather conditions have been magni-
fed. A campaign could be carried ON now
inst as well as in any other season.
Will SOON END.
Two months from the day General Sir
Reivcrs Butler lands the fighting will
be over. If the Free State had been loyal
fighting would not have lasted fourteen
DAYS Il is the luckiest thing In the world
however. that the Free State mas been
foolish enough 10 take a hostile attitude for
.bar means her addition GO British posses
sions. The Free State would always have
been disturbing factor in the quiet OF
South Africa
"Graat Britain has tho power TO work
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-28
Senators Daniel and Martin and It,
Gov. EchOIS Prominent Visitors
IT WILL LAST SEVERAL HOURS
Committee VIII Pass Upon Five Con
tests From Various Parts Of the
State-Largo Charl tie County
Delegations Plans To he
Laid for the tali
Campaign.

The vanguard of The State Democratic
organization came into town last evening.
Every Congressional district was repre-
sen.cd in the arrivals. n some instances.
indeed. the mai iority or the district dele
gates arc here. Others Will reach Rich
mond This morning The attendance upon
the fan meeting of the Executive and
Central committees will bo unusually
large.
Chairman j. Taylor Enyson viii call the
committee to order m the jefferson ho'el
at 1890 o'clock This morning. The secr"-
tary Mr. Joseph Button will be in pace.
10 was announced last night that tive
separate and distinct county and district
contests viii be considered by the COM
mittee, AS follows.
CONTESTS TO BE SETTLED.
That between Hon y. ~ Jones and pr.
j. C. bradshaw for the Isle OF Wight
House nomination. that hetweer Hon. r.
T. B0ykn and VIM Stands over the dis
trict Senatorial delegation from Isle OF
Wight. that between Messrs. j. a. Watkins
and b. r. Monroe over the county chalr-
manship of Charlotte county as wen as
the related contest of Dr. a. $. Pridiy
and Mir I a.. Rice over the Charlotte
House nomination fh1t between Mcssrs.
s. b. Auiey and y. N Rhodes over the
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tbe cor,es,snt ybo has bee, generally
accented ,s fbe rorillr nominee Each of
fhe.e vill arnear in nerson ar boz re9ro
scented before me committee. brt not aW
of those regarded as Independents viii go
before Oh party tribunal
CAMPAIGN PLANS.
lt could not be learned last nlght in what
order the contests viii Boo considered Bee
sides di-p'sine oi contests mar have p'en
brought io ihr attention oi 'i. commit
Tee that folN NNl also decide u3oh ihe
pans oi 'he i'' .'Ni .''ltn I'D N,i'l 't,,l'
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greatest amount oi nursing ana now
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-28
Accorded Him as He Steamed Proudly
Up the Bay,
A MILLION WELCOMING FLAGS
Were Thrown to the Breeze by the
Enthusiastic Ousands Who
Watched the licro's Triumph
ant Advance to the Head OF
the Naval COlumn-Ihc
Chicago's Surprise.

NEW YORK. September g1.-Throueh
frollcking white caps the Olympia steamed
up the lower bay to-day and passed
through The picturesque strait guarded
by Forts Wadsworth and Hamilton. amid
the booming Of guns, and There. inside
the city gates Admiral Dewey and his
gallant tais received the thundcrous wei
come of the Ateel walled men-of-war as
their stately ship giidod up 90 her posi-
ton at the head OF the column. There t1
remain until the great naval pageant
starts on Friday Never. perhaps. did
triumphant warrior returning from "a
victorious campaign receive more im-
pressive welcome.
Although thousands upon thousands
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-28
FORMER RICHMOND LADYS LUCK
Mrs. }. c. VanSmyth Of Kansas City
Hciress To "A Million Dollars

KANSAS CITY KAS., sept 27.-Mrs. j.
c. VanSmyth. wife of local physician,
has. according TO advices. received to-day
fallen heir 10 an estate I'm Rotterdam Iiol-
land. valued ut SL00OO left her by am
aunt
Mrs VanSmyth was Miss Lucille Liv-
ingts0n Of Richmond, Va.
Mrs Vansmyth has already proven her
title to the property
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-28
YOUNG BICYCLIST
FATALLY HURT
Struck in the Abdomen by the Shaft
Of a Buggy, His Injuries
Ended His Life.

Mr. Prank Moses. who lives 0n Mr.. r.
n n uarrison's farm n HenrIr0 coun.
~ met with serious accident Tuesday
night. which COST him bis uic
V,biio riding his hicvrlo near j. w
s.,,thard,. store hs "a, irto the horse
and hrogv of constable T a Samuel
md tbl SHAFT of the hueev struck him In
tie abdomen. and inflicted Internal iuju-
ries.
HOW TT HAPPENED.
constable samuel SAWS thlt he was driv.
inc ,l,ne. "a &, moderate pace on the night
49, r', S.'.t-rt ard ..fer near south.
.r5. .tore bo saw. , rsht in front Of
ti.'. .t,..,,t to..r+,. se.,
- NIGHT was verv dark and as ha
,,''.,.5 MI, horse aside De called SO that
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-28

Meantime the beautiful white yacht
Dolphin. with Assistant Secretary of the
Navy Allen aboard bad hurried down 10
the Olympia Th. Dolphin flew "a white
Gag containing FOUR stars with "a fouled
anchor in the neld. tha flag o the Assis-
tant Secretary. and SIR. Allen personally
was conveying to Admiral Dewey the
greetings and compliments of President
Mckinley He went aboard in launch
ami was received at the gangway by the
Admiral himself the marine guard az
nres,ntarm. was mustered aft. and as
Sir. Ausl came over the side. drum ruf-
flies and buelo n0urishos sounded In his
honor When The Assistant Secretary OF
f1e Navy goes aboard "a warsnip the reg
uaro7s prescribe that his Tag be hli-ted
to the miint0p. Up went the nas. hut as
soon a- o. greetings had been ESQ ft7eod.
at Mr. Aliens request. it was hau1l wn
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-28
SUMMARY OF T0-DAY'S NEWS.


"A young bicycust killed.
important cuun-rs at iue pusfOulce.
-Iue Democratic state louNullce
messing to-uay. Mauy politicians nere.
-Dpeuus of tne tu.ou lnco'oB.cai
-nev w. W sisk viii probably come
tO Manchester.
y. M Is. a. heartily endorses the civic
Carnival
The clarke murder case comes up TO-
day.
Many cases .a the United states DIS
trict Court
Bank Consolidation effected
-IempeEance unions observe Miss VIII
lard birthday
RAILROAD work progressing rapidly.
-Confederafe Memorial Literary So
ciety meeting.
-Remans oil General Harry Heth reach
here This afternoon.
state.
Races opened in Lynchburg to-day.
independent candidates nominated ~
Campbell
Large attendance az Rappahanuock
Negroes who broke JAIN az Houston
rob stores al s1uln Boston
Railroad boss shoots and kills negro
In Dinwddie.
injured by a negro on ihe highway.
-Firemen in session in Roanoke elect
officers.
General.
Vessels IN New York harb0r give Ad.
mlral Dewey rOuslng reception.
DR. John A. fouss. assistant surgeon
on transport Burnside. commits suicide
a. sea.
A Richmond lady In Kansas city falli
heir 20 a million dollars
Miss Inex Goodman. OF Richmond
weds Mr.. Samuel Arthur Nattan IN Wash
lngt0n.
THE Presbyterlan Alliance cen
venes IN Washington
WAYNE Mcveagh has a hearirg IL
Cantafn 0arfer's case
An rngl.shman says the American
prisoners OF Agunald0 live like lords.
FOREIGN.
An ex-S0uth African fighter says wai
would not last lcng.
The situation ~ more unfavorable. and
war seems certain.
--latest reports from India show terri.
bic destruction from the floods.
Many of the striking workmen in Tia
yana have Returned ~ work.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-28
SUICIDE AT SEA.
4 hSsistant-Surgcon John n. Fouss, OF
Transport burnside. Shoots Himself

WASHINGTON. Sept 27.-The following
was received az the War Department this
morning.
New York Harbor y. Y. Sept 2s-Ad-
iutant-Gcncral. Washington: Dr. John
Henry Fouss. acting assistant surgeon,
L.. s. A.. committed suicide by shooting
himself at sea on board transport Burn
side at 12.45 =. NJ, September 26th; body
ON board
(Signedb J. G.. DOIGHTERA
Surgeon T.. S. A.. Transport Burnside
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-28
CHICAGO SURPRISED.

CHICAGO SURPRISED.
Very cary On Che morning before Dewey
left his anchorage inside Sandy Hook.
Rear-Admiral H0wison. commander o. the
South Atlantic squadron, ab0arl his flag
ship. the Chicago. which arrived on side
last night. traVel-srainel and weather beat
en- after her Journey of -lNoJ miles around
South Africa. f0lmed in pas, the Hook
expecting 90 join the North Atlantic
Squadron in receiving Dewey upon his arr
rival As Howis0n rounded the Spit
there right under his eye lay the olympia.
The surprise on the face of every man
aboard the Chicago could be d.scerned
without the all of glasses
But surprise is not an emotion, men in
the navy indulge m long, and Deweys
flagship was no sooner recognized than
preparations were made t0 give her the
loudest and most hearty welcome the ship
could give. Sides We're manned. the
marine guard was p1radel and seventeen
guns were lO0sel in honor of Dewey. The
Ch.cag0s fackios chacrel wildly as sho
steamed passed The Olympia responded
with thirteen guns ani lhe two adm.ras.
come together from tla .~o ends of the
earth waved welcome 'o clch other from
no bridges of their respective vessels.
THE Chicago continued 0u t0 the upper
bay and upon arrival thora Yves saluted ~
the New York only the flagship of "a
squadron saiufes upon the appearance of
"a rcar-admir1I The remainder of tho
fleet gave only silent welcome 90 the
vora-er
Long lines of crazy quilting the uni-
vcrsal language of the .l fufored from
the signal halgar1s of the New York. Rear
Admiral Simpsons flag hip and The Chi-
cago and after "a good deal of wig-wagsing
from the bridges of both ships. the Chi-
cago dropped her anchor at the foot of
the column close in under The Tee Of
Staten Island
Rcar-Admiral Sampson blue hag came
down as soon as the Chicago entered her
berth. Rear Admiral How'son is his SEM
ior and 90 Tho main truck was hauled mp
Ino two-starrai red pennant which de-
noted that he was 0ut-rnked. To was eX-
claimed subsequently that The Chicago did
not go 90 the head OF the column the po-
tion to which she was cnu'cd be-
ouaso the place bad been reserved f0r the
olympia. anl t0 have gone there would
nave forced ID D.wey's flagship beyond the
edge of tho main ship channel
Rear-Admir1i S1mpson's gig was imme-
datolv lowered and he went aboard the
Chicago to pay bis official respects to his
sanior. The captains of the other ships
fAe Indiana. Massachusetts, Brooklyn
Texas and Lancaster followed suit for
.aru etiquette IS both prompt and exact
ing.
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with white foam. Tn the afternoon the
flying clouds disappeared the bre ze died
away and the sun bathed the sea in bril-
lianCy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-28

Virginia: Fair. warmer Thursday; Fr.day
unsettled. probably showers. except iair'
warmer IN extreme southeast poruons'
mo,e1Nng southery winds.
North and South Carolina; Fair. warm
or Thursday. Friday fair. variable Winds.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-28
RANGE or THERMOMETER.

The following was the range Of the
thermometer yesterday. A. NJ. eo' y NJ
g.. 3 =. NJ 6g. p. NJ. %. p NJ. 81; Il NJ
be. Average temperature 5os
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Continued on Second Page.)
The record-union., 1899-02-10

without great cost, too; certainly, with
out the enormous cost that is proposed
and will be inevitable for an official
building in San Francisco, where of
necessity the mere purchase of. ground
room means the permanent investment
of what would be a great fortune. 1t
has been proposed to enlarge the Capt.
tol, and /. can be done, and should be
done in preference to erecting sub
building structure In San Francisco
Seven out Of ten of the departments
of the State Government now located
in San Francisco would be more eco
nomically and better administered If
located at the Capital, and not In the
metropolis. These seven out of ten are
there now more because of the desire
of officials to live in the metropolis
than because of the demands of the
business Of the departments and the
economies of the State.
The record-union., 1899-02-10
CAPITOL ENLARGEMENT.

massachusetts has enlarged her State
mouse or Capitol. This has been done
by extensions and wings admirably
harmonizing with the original and CEN
tral structure. and has resulted in Civ
ing the Legislature and State officials
all the room that will be needed for
the next hundred years, or forever. The
new construction produces a handsome
effect, and is satisfactory to all the
people.
But the Massachusetts Statehouse
was not nearly so well adapted to ex-
tension and enlargement as is the Cap
itol building of this State, which can
be enlarged without in the slightest
degree disturbing the harmony of its
proportions. Indeed, they win be en-
hanced in symmetry and effectiveness
by extension of the wings eastward,
SO as to give new legislative chambers
and convert the present halls into
offices sufficient to accommodate all
State departments and commissions.
Unlike Massachusetts conditions, the
California Capitol building has ample
ground room for extension and en-
largement- In Massachusetts the build
ing is very much cramped in that re-
spect, and in order to effect enlarge
ment condemnation of private property
had to be resorted to, and with the
added area the building is still. greatly
fenced in anc lacks elbow ROOM
California, however, has noble ampli-
tude Of space in which to enlarge her
State building. It might be easily done
The record-union., 1899-02-10

Inc people of the city should read,
though 1t is long, the account of the
annual meeting Of the Chamber of
commerce as published in these COL
umns yesterday. embracing the several
reports of the departments of the
chamber. The report is a complete
exposition of city affairs as viewed
from the standpoint of the business
man and the substantial TAXPAYER.
inere Is no heat or passion manifest.
out collected business criticism and
Judgment. Study of the report of the
proceedings will give the people clearer
ana more comprehensive ideas of our
domestic economy and policy than are
now generally entertained. The cham
Der Is proving to be what its founders
tour years ago foresaw it would be. an
instrument and agency of great useful
ness
The record-union., 1899-02-10
IT SHOULD NOT BE REPEALED.

The Act of 1872, which it is proposed
to repeal by the bill of Senator Dick
inson, relating to the filing of a bond
in libel actions to secure costs, was
passed because of the fearful abuses to
which the law of libel had been put.
Under the law, prior to- 1872 there was
a shyster class about the lower courts
of San Francisco which lay in wait for
opportunity to persuade parties appear
ing in those courts to bring actions for
libel against not only newspapers but
perscns-not with the expectation Of re-
covering damages. but to induce the
payment Of money to avoid the ex-
pense of trials.
This practice extended finally into
the country, and libel suits became
mere whips in the hands of blaeknlail
ers. The Act of 1872 was therefore in
terposed as a guarantee of good faith
a surety, as it were, against the piling
up of useless COSTS 1t in no wise in
fringed upon the right of any man.,
since whoever has good cause of action
can always secure the necessary bond
for costs. If the Act is now repealed,
after these twenty seven years of use
fulness and perfect success. it will
mean the opening of the door for per-
secution and blackmail of innocent men
and guiltless newspapers
1t should be shown that there is some
nre<vincr naed coy,,e ,.ospeo+f,,1 ,rd oo,,
siderable demand for the repeal, In or
der to give it fortification. A law such
as that of 1872. growing out of ne
cessity, and that for near q third of
century has proved to be beneficent,
should not be ruthlessly torn down and
put aside without some weighty reasons
for 1t presenting themselves indisputa-
bly, to the public mind. No such exist.
No strong argument has been made for
the repeal, and none, in our judgment,
can be made
IL 1t is intended to be a measure Of re-
prisal, then it is wrong because its eff
Iects Will be felt most harshly by those
who have not given offense to legislat-
ors by reason of sensational and yellow
methods. In fact, the country press
will be the chief sufferer The metro
politan press. which retains counsel by
the year, has enormous clientage and
is little affected by payment of the
costs of libel suit, will least be
harmed by the repeal.
1t is to be hoped that the Senate will
think seriously and long before giving
the measure further countenance. 1t
is confessed that it is a surprise that
the bill should have had recommends
tlon that it do pass. Certainly the
newspaper men were not heard. as thev
shculd have been, in the matter. Bust
ness men, officers and Judges. whose
ADVICE should have been asked. were
not called upon. Had they been, strong
ancontrovertible reasons would have
been advanced why the repeal should
not be had.
The record-union., 1899-02-10

Some idea of Agonci1los conception
Of freedom-and bear in mind that he
was sent to us by Aguinaldo as rep
resentative Filipino-may be gained by
his response to the people of Montreal
after he had asked them concerning
their content with the colonial system.
When the Canadians informed him, as
they must have done, that they have
about as broad a measure of freedom
as is vouchsafed to man anywhere, he
replied that they had not true free
dom, evidently did not desire it, but
that they were not like the Filipinos.
Clearly they are not, heaven be praised!
The record-union., 1899-02-10
SENATOR'S rILLMAN's FEARS.

Mr.. Tillman in the Senate wastes a
deal Of breath in bad logic and worse
rhetoric in exclaining against the
danger" of the Filipinos coming to
this country, if we have governmental
relations with them in the form of a
protectorate or occupation of the Phil
ippines. There is nothing to prevent
their coming now and there never has
been. But how many have irnmigrated? i?
What inducement will there be in the
future more than there has been in the
past for such incursion?
But aside from this suggestion of fact,
here is the power of the government
exercised in the case Of the Chinese in
Hawaii and undenied, to prevent them
from coming over if they should mani
fest any such disposition. But these
Malays, and all Filipinos are of Malay
stock, never could thrive in our coun-
try 1t would be fatal to these tropic
born people. Moreover they are not
migratory people and. during the whole
time Spain dominated over the islands
not dozen of them took UP residence
in Europe, except a few students who
entered schools temporarily.
The assumption of Senator Tillman is
that il we take and hold the Philippine
group we thereby invest the FiHpinos
with all the rights and privileges of
American citizens. But this has been
shown to be fallacious reasoning. that
the fathers, the courts and the inter-
prefers of the Constitution have all
agreed that the inhabitants Of a Govern
ment possession, do NOT thereby become
citizens so as to invest them with
rights over which the Federal Govern
ment cannot exercise control.