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senator Jones and the Campaign.

The many friends of Senator James K.
Jones in this city and throughout the coun-
try viii be panied to learn that his health
is in such an unsatisfactory state that he
viii be unable TO leave his present retreat
in Switzerland for some time TO come, and
hence will be unable to resume active man
agement of the Democratic National Com
mittee's work.
In the absence and disability of Senator
Jones the headship of the committee will
fail TO former Governor Stone of Missouri.
who, fortunately, is a strong. able, and re-
sourceful political strategist and leader.
The probabilities are that the national
headquarters viii be moved to St. Louis,
though il is still hoped by many prominent
Democrats that Washington the centre of
all American political news and movement,
may yet be selected.
With an industrious, alert, and aggres-
sive manager like w. ]. Stone to direct its
operations, preparations for the campaign
of 1900 VIII be actively pushed from this
time on. He is generally believed TO be
the right man in the right place.
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AMERICAN COAL AT PARIS.
The Showing to BE Made During the
Exposition In 1900.

New York. Aug. 10.--The plans already
under discussion for securing a European
market for. American coal, particularly an
thracite, will be forwarded by the action
of Ferdinand w. Peek, Commissioner Gen.
erai of the United States exhibit at the
Paris Exposition in 1900, who announced
today that he desired to make the Ameri-
can coal exhibit one of the most interesting
and prominent al the exposition.
The coal exhibit viii be prominent in the
United States department, and will be ar
ranged in handsome glass cases. seven feet
high and four feet in length. Necessarily
no large samples can be accommodated in
such an exhibit and it is preferable that
small cubes of about four pounds weight
should be sent. The place where found or
mined, the thickness of the seam, the an
alysis Of the coal. are particularly sought
from exhibitors. Views of co.lieries,
works, shipping arrangements, steam col
liers, barges, etc, will be shown.
The Anthracite Coal Operators Assecia-
tion in its letter for August, issued in full
today, deprecates the fact that the Com
missioner has. not seen fit TO give enough
space 10 mineral exhibits, and suggests
that unless this can be done the exhibits
will have little or no commercial va ne.
The association viii, therefore, make no
united effort 10 demonstrate the value o;
American coal as il would have done had
sufficient space been given.
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fore, the United States and Russia con-
cluded and ratified treaty, OF which the
folfoxpinO yUas

fore, the United States and Russia con-
cluded and ratified treaty OF which the
following was a part:
Article IY. II is nevertheless understood that
during a term of ten years. counting from the
signature of the present convention, the ships
OF both powers which belong to their citizens
or subjects respectively may reciprOcally frequent
without any hindrance whatever the interior seas,
gulis, harbors, and creeks upon the coast mem
toned IN the preceding article for the purpose
OF fishing and trading with the natives OF the
country.
Again We qoute from the correspondent
of the Tribune
The coast mentioned in the preceding article
was therein described as '-the northwest coast
OF America and the islands adjacent to the
north Of 81 degrees and 80 minutes of north lati-
tudc- As a matter of fact, Great Britain only
secured for the Hudson Bay Company the ten
years permit to fish and trade given by Article
VII in the treaty Of 1925 because the United
States had already secured the privilege for the
Alaska Company, and ten years later, when both
these companies begged for an extension for
another ten years through their protecting Gov
ernments, Russia declined 10 grant it 10 Great
Britain, but subsequently leased to the Hudson
Bay Company such rights for another ten-year
period, and at the expiration of that lease
fused to it. Great Britain thus for a
second time gave emphatic recognition to Rus
sla ownership OF all the creeks, hayens, gulfs,
and inland seas ncrth of 81 degrees 40 minutes.
Canadians must regret that Article VII has
been revived by their leading constitutional
lawyer" snd they viii scarcely find any com
fort in his discovery of Article Y Of the same
treaty, which is the customary clause in all con
venflons relating TO reciprocal navigation rights
IN the waters of nsigIboring maritime nations
II II had been quoted in full nothing more could
have been made from ii than Great Britain's
guarantee that distressed Russian ships could
seek refuge and repair in British ports south os
% degrees 40 minutes in return for similar cour-
tesy TO British ships north of that line
IL Article has any bearing upon the present
controversy it consists in corroborating the rec
ognition by Great Britain in 1925 of Russia's
absolute control of all nsyigable harbors in the
territory to which Canada now raises preposter-
ous claims.
In view Of the foregoing il would seem
to occur to the disinterested observer that
Canada would better abandon her small.
but by no means early, designs on Pyra-
mid Harbor and the waters thereunto apper-
tanning. The Mills of the Dominion, Ike
some others of which we have heard,
grind exceeding sure" This time they
have ground out case for the party of the
other part, which it would be madness
not to call conclusive.
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GOVERNOR 1owNDEs HOPEFUL.
He Believes That Maryinnd's oficiaI
Affairs Have Been Well Conducted.

AHairs nave Been wen iona uetea.
Baltimore, Aug. 10.-Governor LownGes
was in Baltimore today. He seemed in
good spirits and said he had enjoyed a good
rest. In speaking of the political situation,
the Governor said:
Il feel highly complimented by the fact
that the Democratic platform did not find
any fault with or raise any objection 10 my
administration. The Republicans have now
been in power nearly four years and the
good government which they guaranteed
when they were elected has been realized.
and not even the party platform OF the op-
position has yentured 10 challenge il. /
consider that very complimentary and
tacit admission that Republican govern
ment has proved to be good government in
the State OF Maryland.
Il think the situation is favorable to the
Republicans. | intend to make a thorough
canvass of the State and feel that with a
good legislative ticket We can win"
Governor Lowndes wishes to make the
unyeiling of the Maryland monument at
Antietam a memorable occasion. Il have
notified General Riggs to see how many
men he can turn out from the Maryland
National Guard to attend the unveiling.''
he said. This State is the only one in the
Union te erect monument commemorate
ing jointly the valorous acts of Union and
Confederate soldiers. The occasion OF the
unveiiing Will be great one and we desire
to make a good showing of our regiments.
1 will also be present at the Dyer ee.ebra-
tiol with my staff. ! would also like 10
attend the Dewey celebration in New YORK,
but have not yet settled the matter"
The Governor viii remain in Baltimore
all this week
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WORKING FOR VAN wYcK
The Saratoga Political Conferences
Still in Session

Saratoga, n. Y. Aug. I0.--The Judge
van Wyck Presidential boom was baptized
today by the first rain which has fallen
since its custodians came to town to launch
it. Mayor Van Wyck, who is central
fgure in the corridor OF the Grand Union
expresses satisfaction at the development
OF ais brothers ambition under the amtable
auspices of the group of Southern ard
Western politicians in town 1t was an
nounced this evening that the Southerners
had raised subscription to have printed
and distributed FIVE million copies OF Judge
Van Wyck's anti-trust speech. This Grafton
will be spread broadcast and viii be re-
enforced by a pamphlet purporting to give
the true history of the Captain Carter case.
The promoters OF the boom are talking In
big figures today and will have million
of these Carter documents printed.
The Southern Democrats say that Van
Wyck can carry New York State by zoo. 600
against Mr.. Mckinley, whom they do not
believe Is as strong as Roosevelt. Col.
James Clark, of California, a cousin of
W. r. Hearst. AYERS that Bryan and free
silver have lost all their strength in his
State and local leaders on the Coast are
desirous to have Bryan step down and
out. Van Wyck can carry California IL
any Democrat can,' says Clark.
Joseph j. Willett, of Alabama, who is
credited with originating the Van Wyck
boom, sent sensational telegram to Sara
toga today to the effect that Richard
Croker should not be taken into the con-
ference with the Southern men, and that
if the Boss" was allowed to affiliate Will
lett, would have nothing to do with it upon
bis arrival here Monday.
The latest arrivals here include Col. NJ.
O'Brien, President of the Southern Ex-
press Company; Hugh j. Brady, the Demo-
cratic boss of st. Louis; Louis Lemp. the
ST. Lewis brewer. Judge Ralph A. Walker,
Of Missouri, introduced Brady TO Van
Wyek. Brady told the judge there would
be more Missouri camp followers here
Monday. Edward d. Kenna, First Vice
President OF the Atchison, Texas, and
Santa Fe Railroad viii be among them.
Several up State leaders started a report
today that Van Wyck would have been
elected by ten thousand II he had had a
fair count in many heavy Republican dis
tricts.
Colonel Lanahan, OF Maryland, in an
interview today said that two months ago
he thought that Bryan would be easily
renominated, but he has since seen that
the tide is against the Boy Orator. Col
onel Lanahan, who is a right hand man
OF former Senator German, added that he
would ask Mr. German TO participate in
the movement for Van Wyck Former
AratAoddA Nll<Ali1liaA w r. VI
Pennsylvania, returned TO Saratoga from
New York today, and for several hours
was in conference with the brothers Van
Wyck. Former Secretary W. c. Whitney
and former Senator Murphy are expected
to arrive in Saratoga tomorrow, accom-
panying Mr.. German.
The boomers here pretend to be in ear
nest for Van Wyck, who is also serious in
his views of himself as a Presidential pos
SihilifV Some think haf 10
playing for second place ON the Democratic
ticket.
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It is probably unnecessary to admonish
the Administration that the revolution in
Santo Domingo. which has become general
and has even extended to Haiti, is some
thing that may spread to the other An
titles: 1t really seems time that this Gov
ernment should step in and do the police
act for these little mongrel States, whose
antics are constant menace to interna-
tional trade and the peace OF this hemi-
sphere. If we do not paeify and protect
them We may be sure that one of the other
leading commercial aud military nations
will take the duty OFF our hands, and. hav-
ing performed il, remain on the scene in a
condition of fortified occupation
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ALL pRom1sEs FULFILLED.
Gomez Says America Has Kept Faith
With Cuba

Havana, Aug 10--Gen. Maxine Gomez
has written letter to his son in santo Do
mingo. which La Lucha" publishes today.
General Gomez writes freely OF the po.iti-
cal conditions here, and assures his son.
despite the reports to the contrary. THAI
there is no division among the people, all
OF whom are working earnestly and order
ly for their sole ambition, which is abso-
lutte independence. He says that the birth
OF the republic will come with the con-
vention shortly to be held by the Cuban
National party.
In the short time that has been given.
much has been done by the intervening
Government. and all obligations TO the Gu
ban people have been fulfilled. Concerning
the reports of bandits, General Gomez de-
eiares that they are base caIunnnies- More
robberies and assassinations are commit
ted in countries that are far older and bet
ter organized than Is Cuba. Work is all
the Cuban people ask for.
AS 10 his own ambitions General Gomez
reiterates that he has none except 10 see
Cuba happy and free and he points to his
past life as proof of his words. Conclud-
ing, he says: Tell my friends in Santo
Domingo that am coming soon to embrace
them because | am hungry for my native
skies and long to bathe in my own river"
General Gomez's friends say that this
reference TO his return to his native coun-
try is not to be construed as meaning that
he expects to participate in any way in
the present revolution in Santo Domingo.
Secretary Capote has informed Governor
General Brooke that, according to reports.
the disease at Wajay. near Havana, is
typhus fever. Strict measures have been
taken TO prevent the spread of the disease
General Brooke has ordered Senor Saenz
Yanez, Secretary of Public Works, TO I'M
mediately begin repairing the highways
of the island. The secretary has sent a
circular letter TO the governors OF the vari-
Gus provinces instructing them to COM
mence the work Twelve thousand men
will ha eu,piaved
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HARAss1Ne THE MoRmoNs.
News of Four More Mob Attacks
Against the Elders.


Louisville. Ky. Aug. I0.-Nsws OF four
more mob attacks against Mormon elders
has been received at the headquarters Of
the Northern Kentucky conference in this
city. In Spencer county Elders Africk and
Clay were conducting services. a commit
tee notified Afriek to leave. Clay having
already come 10 this city. Afriek refused
to leave until his appointments were kept.
On the following aight AfFiek had an
appointment 10 hold a meeting az the
residence Of Thomas Williams During the
afternoon. Mormon syInpathizer frem
the city arrived at Williams house with
TIC information that mob would attempt
70 oreak up the meeting The occupants
OF the house. and several other sympa-
eelzers then armed themselves and wait
GU Nhen the mcb appeared a messenger
"sS sent 70 Inform them that the Nor
mons and their friends were prepared. and
tnat any attempt at violence would be re-
sisted Nevertheless, the mob. numbering
ABOUT thirty men. approached and serious
trouble seemed imminent. but cooler heads
prevailed, and bloodshed was averted. On
tne following day Elder Afriek left 70
avoid further trouble. He PASSED through
Louisville yesterday and reported the
trouble 10 headquarters. The names OF
NUMBER OF those who were in the mGb
are In the hands OF Mormons. and they
claim their arrests and vigorous prosecu-
tion will follow
reports from Elders West and Hanks.
IN anderson county, state that they were
roughly handled by mob there on Mon
oay The members OF the mob were
drunken toughs. and the better element
Oh the village prevailed, and protected the
Mormons- At Hydes Creek two elders
were taken out IN the woods, ropes were
placed around their necks, and under pain
OF immediate death they were forced to
promise TO leave the county forever. At
west Pineviile meeting was broken up
oy mob who stoned the house. The eId-
ers recognized members OF the mob and
swore out warrants
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MIR. M'KINLEYs QUIET DAY.
The President Takes "a short Ride ON
the E1frida.

Hotel Champlain, Clinton County, n. Y,
Aug. 10.-President Mckinley spent quiet
Day, remaining indoors all the time, with
the exception of a short ride on the yacht
Elfrida this afternoon He received an in
vitation from camp Of boys who are
speeding the summer at Mailetts Bay, just
across the lake from here to visit their
camp. They are from J. q. MeVicker's
school, Mont Clair n. j.,
which Mrs. McKinley's nephew attends.
The President cannot accept their invita-
ton, but he wrote the boys very pleasant
letter, thanking them for the invitation
Miss Duncan, the Presidents niece, left for
her home in Cleveland, Ohio, today.
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Dynamite and Militarism.

Misguided people who applaud or ex-
cuse the use OF dynamite as a means of re-
dress for laobr troubles, are loudest in de-
nouncing "miiitarism" They need to be
reminded that the practice of destroying
life and property in the public streets,
which has been adopted by the Cleveland
strikers, if much longer persisted in, viii
furnish such an incontrovertible argument
in favor Of militarism, that legislation pro-
viding means to put down civic riots will
be enacted without any particular opposi-
tion, and the laws passed will be found
very drastic in their character
In Cleveland we observe that the out
RACES continue, and that the business men
of the city have decided TO beg the General
Government fer an army post. There we
have it! Dynamite The cause; militarism
the effect,
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Aguinaldo,s Prisoners.

NFrom The Fartford Conrant)
This talk Of what the insurrectionists in the
Philippines viii charge Spain for the release of
their Spanish prisoners is interesting from many
points of view. In one way it is pretty picture
of modern brigaudage Here are these fellows
and they have number of Spaniards in their
hands. So much for liberty is their ultimatum.
But beyond that there is this to consider: Sup
pose Spain should decide TO pay the money and
ransom her men. The cash would go to strengthen
those who are at present at war with us, and.
ii ii not pocketed by the leaders, would be
used TO prolong the and make more trouble
Tor us. Can we stand quietly by and let the
purses OF antagonists be replenished? Why
not openly buy of the prisoners with so many
rides and rounds of ammunition?
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AT the proper Time, In Proper Way

Fears are expressed that Cuba will become,
under any plan of universal suffrage, a black
republic. the negroes being in the numerical
majority. 1t may be said that very little is
known about the majority of Cuba, nor can it
be known until the country has had its first full
fair, and reliable census. But, aside from that.
the government to be established in Cuba must
be for the people who live thene and for all OF
them, even Spaniards being included. 1t must
secure for all men life, liberty, and the pur-
suit of happiness, without regard to anything
save that they are human beings and residents
of Cuba. Such a government it is the duty of
the United States TO establish in the island at
a proper and practicable time.
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A Policy of Push.
qFrom the Philadelphia Record.

tFrom the FhliadeIphla KecoTh.)
No matter what policy the United States Gov
ernment in its wisdom unwisdom may here
after adopt with reference to the Philippine
islands and islanders, there is but one thing to
do until the rebellion in those islands shall have
been suppressed. and that is to push the task
OF suppression with unsparng and unreIenting
vigor. After peace shall have been established
there win be time for debate.
There is no doubt that policy of push is
deemed advisable even by that portion of the
American people who do not think that the Phil
ippine archipelago should become a permanent
possession Of this nation. The promise given
by the new Secretary Of War, and apparently ap-
proved by the President, of making vigorous war
while the conflict shall last has given great sat
isfaction Delay would mean disaster The peo-
pie are tired OF it.
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The AIotorman.
From the Richmond Disnatch. !

From the Richmond Dispatch)
Motormen have failings as other men have, but
as a class they are careful and conscientious
Their employment requires OF them ceaseless
vigilance, and this they know full well. 1t is
not their desire to kill or wound, and aside from
the humane feeling, which is as strong in their
breasts as in the breasts of others, their business
success demands that they should be watehiul
and prudent. Nevertheless, whenever an acci-
dent such as that near Bridgeport occurs the
motormaa becomes the subject of the public
Indignation. And this though the officials who
made the schedule, and who may have made it
too fast, are at the bottom OF the trouble.
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MAYOR wooDwARD's CONDUCT.
A Committee From the Atlanta City
Council VIII Investigate.

Atlanta, Ga, Aug. 10.-Mayor James G.
Woodward has refused to purchase immun-
ity from impeachment or punishment for
alleged past offences at the COST Of even
q conditional resignation
The city council this afternoon passed
the Thomson resolution, providing for an
official investigation of the mayors con-
duct by committee of five. After long
and exciting wrangle, in which DR.. Roy,
who is a councilman for the Sixth ward.
and who is also Mayor Woodward's family
physician. stated that the mayor was in no
condition mentally TO cope with his pres
ent troubles. The council decided that
the committee of five should Investigate
the conduct of the mayor and any other
city officials against whom charges are
made. This committee, under the terms
of its creation, cannot begin work before
next Monday. The committee is as fol-
lows: Aldermen James L. Mayson and
S. w. Day and Councilmen A. P Thomson.
]. S. Dozier, and g. B. Adair.
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The Internal Revenue Bureau is show
ing its lily white teeth to the Civil Service
Commission. a circular from the Com
mission warns collectors that the ron
competitive examination provided for rexe-
nue. officers in the Presidents spoils order
is to be prescribed by the Secretary of
the Treasury, and not by the Civil Service
Commission, 10 whom they are not to pay
any attention whatever. This leads US to
conclude that Mr.. Gage at heart, always
was a sincere advocate OF uncivil service.
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A Word for the Former Gar.
(From the Boston Herald.)

(rIVin thE D"Ston heialu-J
We attach little importance 10 the suggestion
recently made that, Mr. Thomas B. Reed
has not resigned his seat in Congress. it may
be his intention to reoecupy it, after all. We
do not believe he has any such purpose. But sup
pose he does continue through the next Congress.
The nation will thus have still in its service one
of its abiest public Mr. Reed might not
be elected Speaker again; one of our important
Western exchanges takes occasion to declare that
he could not be, the movement for Mr.. Hender-
son as his successor having gone too far 10 be
abandoned. This is not to be taken as quite sure,
however. II he not again chosen TO the
chair. the floor Mr.. Reed would be a very
interesting figure, and. it might be, useful one
we'll. The nation would be likely to profit
by the intellect and experience that his presence
would bring into action there.
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WIRELESS TELEPHONY.
Several Experiments Conducted in
New York Hnrbor.

New York. Aug. 10.-W. J. Clarke. of
this city. who, with Colonel Heep. of the
Lighthouse Board at Staten Island, has
been conducting experiments in wireless
telegraphy in New York Harbor, will re-
sumo them as soon as necessary appara-
tus. now in process of construction, is
completed.
Mr. Clarke. the inventor of the appara-
tus, frankly admits that his results as yet
have not been anything wonderful, but he
declares his system is developing, and he
is confident that in the end he will have
accomplished even more than Marconi
He is not eonfning himself to expert
ments in wireless telegraphy alone, but is
working on a wireless telephone as WELL
The experimental work in New York
Harbor will not be public. The witnesses
will be limited to Government officials
and the inventor and his assistants
The times., 1899-08-11
The Arexnndrin I.ynchirr

(From the New York Commercial Advertiser)
Tbs lynching Of the negro in Alexandria
seems to have been brought about in a peculiar
way. lie was frs. taken to jail without any ex-
eiteinent on the psrt Of the populaee Then
the negroes, fearing lynching. began to con
gregste on the street and to make "in-
salting remarks to the white men that passed.
This led the whites to come together with arms.
And from that to lynehing was but a step
and a suggestion. 1t is perfect illustration
Of the socisl temper and conditions in the South
that provoke persons too impatient Of natures
SLOW process to despair If its civilization