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AN APPEAL TO AMERICAN WOMEN.
A CALL FOR FUNDS TO EQUIP A HOsP1

A CALL FOR FUNDS TO EQUIP A HOSPITAL
SHIP FOR SOUTH AFRICA.
London. Oct 26.-Lady Randolph Churchill
presided yesterday at a meeting OF American
women in London organized to raise funds TO
equip a hospital ship for South African waters.
The following appeal has been issued
whereas Great Britain is now involved In a
war affecting the rights and liberty Of the An
glo-saxon people in South Africa and has under
arms 10000 troops TO maintain such rights and
liberty; and
Whereas Fifty thousand English and Ameri
can men, women and children have been ex-
PEELED from the States now at war with Her
Matesty's Government and are congregated at
Durham, Delagoa Bay and Cape Town. and
Whereas. In consequence or the ineVtaDle re-
suits Of war together with The coneested con-
dition OF these places Of refuge the dangers or
approaching summer and the dreaded African
fever. there will be great need Of medical at
tendance, nursing and nourishing 1000 oefore
and after the cessation or nOSCltes. ana,
whereas The people of Great Britain. by
their sympathy and moral support materially
aided the people of the United States in the war
over Cuba and the Philippines
II Is resolved. That the American women IN
Great Britain while deploring the necessity for
war shall endeavor 10 raise among their com
patriots here and in America fund for the re
lief OF sick and wounded soldiers ana refugees
In South Africa
1t is proposed to dispatch Immediately a suit
able hospital ship fully equipped, with medical
stores and provisions 20 accommodate 2oo
patients for three months. with staff Of four
doctors. five nurses and forty non-commis-
stoned officers and orderlies.
To carry the foregoing resolution into effect
the sum OF 10000 will be required, which will
have to be raised within a fortnight. Your
sympathy and cooperation are earnestly de-
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PRESIDENT ASKED TO MEDIATE.
RESOLUTIONS OF THE CARNEGIE HALL
MEETING PRESENTED TO HIM

RESOLUTIONS OF THE CARNEGIE HALL
MEETING PRESENTED TO HIM
Washington Oct 26-The resolutions adopted
a mass meeting held in Carnegie Hall. New
York, on October II, urging the President TO offer
the friendly services OF the United States in me-
dation between Great Britain and the Transvaal
and Orange Free state republics. were presented
10 the President this afternoon by n delegation
from New-York. headed by Tunls G. Bergen.
president OF the Holland Society Others the
delegation were Alfred II. Love. of Philadelphia,
president of the Universal Peace Union; the Rev
Dr. Evert Van syke. Of Brooklyn: j. v L.
Pruyn. Of Albany; the Rev Dr. Farrar, F. w.
Hinrchs and Samuel Rowland. OF Brooklyn;
James G. Whitley. OF Baltimore. and William
Van Benthuysen. OF New-York.
Mr. Bergen. in his address presenting The Pc
ttion 10 the President said the delegation had
no desire TO cause embarrassment between the
United States and Great Britain. On the con-
trary. 1t was because Of that frendlincss and
good understanding now existing that they pre-
scented the petition &c the President in the hope
that H. the wise and good discretion Of the Exec
utve a way might be found to offer the services
Of the Government OF the United States In an
| endeavor 10 stop the bloody conflict now going
Oh In Africa This he said would be IN lIne with
! the now diplomacy enunclated al The Hague
Peace Conference. The hope was expressed hat
| honorable terms Of peace might be secured. the
| honor Of botn pGitles be sustained and the
! names OF two republics he rot stricken from the
| earth No people would welcome soOd offices
! like the English people. the South African re-
publics were ready for mediation. and the United
States as the friend OF both should be the best
mediator Mr.. Hinrichs and Mr. Van Benthuy-
sen spoke On the same lines.
: The Pres.dort In responding thanked the dele
CATION for appearing and fog the sentiments ex
! pressed In behalf O. peace. Such sentiments had
his sympathy but In case where many d.
| verse interests are involved moves must be made
! With great reserve lest unwittingly injury be
/ done to some OF the parties. The fact more
over. must not be overlooked that America had
! interests al stake The President reiterated that
! he for peace and assured the delegation that
| the petition would receive his most earnest con-
/ sideratiOn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-27
WHAT ALASKA WILL ASK or CONGRESS-

Juneau Alaska, Oct q, via Seattle. Oct. 2s-Ths
Alaska Territorial convention, which has been IN
session for more than week, has adjourned The
most important work accomplished was the sdop.
ton OF memorial 70 Congress and the selection 0,
John G. Price Of Skaguay. as the Representative
to go TO Washington In the interest Of the people
Of Alaska
The memorial 70 Congress provides for Two al.
ditonal Judges Of the District Court delegate %
Congress: for probate judges having IN addition
TO the usual probate powers jurisdiction IN certain
civil and criminal cases. for commissioners having
the Jurisdiction Of the justices OF the peace. and
magistrates with Ike powers FOR Incorporates
dren OF the district. for a civil code and code @,
civil procedure for amendments 10 he crimt.sl
code Tor a general municipal Incorporation law;
for the extension the district OF homestead. tin
Der and stone and coal land laws WIN prov Sons
Tor special individual surveys. and for nodifca-
TONS In the mineral land laws to stop the wholesss
appropriation by few individuals Of the public
mineral lands.
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diately on her arrival at Portsmouth she would be
dspa fched TO South Africa.
NO MENACE FROM GERMANY.

Berlin, oct. 26-Thc correspondent here Of
The Associated Press learns authoritatively that
the conferences between the Secretary of the Ad-
miralty Admiral Tirpitz. the Minister Of Foreign
Affairs. Count Won Bulow. and the Imperial
Chancellor Prince Hohenlohe related solely TO
the increase of the German Navy by speedler
and larger ships than contemplated under
the existing programme. This is due 10 tne
radically changed political situation Of the world.
II IL not intended as threat 10 any one. The
conferences did not refer TO sending warships 10
South Africa ana no decision has been reached
As TO tho shape in which the new naval plans
will reach the Rechstag.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-27
DISPATCHES FROM GENERAL WHITE.

OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE AR
RIVAL OF YULEs MEN AT LADYsM1TH
London. Oct 26-The War Office has received
the following dispatch from General White
Ladvsmith oct % 1910 p. m-General
Yule's column has just marched in here after
very hard march during a night Of exception
ally heavy rain The men, though done up
are in good spirits. anG only want rest Inc
enemy did not m)iest them.
The War ONCE also received a telegram from
General White. dated Ladysmith. Thursday
giving a list Of the captured officers Of Hussars'
etc as cabled to The Associated Press yester-
day. explaining that he did not have the list
until General Yules force arrived to-day. ana
adding that he understood they were all aiVe'
but prisoners.
The War once to-day received also the 1o-
loving telegram from General White:
Ladysmith. oct 25-Brigadier General yule's
force has left Dundee with the view OF concen.
tration at Ladysmith To avoid the risk Of
life which long march would have entaied
the wounded were left at Dundee under meolcai
supervision. 1890
tanned by previous reconnaissance that the
Free State forces had moved eastward from
Besters Station. and were attempting TO gam
the road from Ladysmith 10 the north, moved
out in the direction Of Eandslaagte, with the
9TH Lancers 18Th Hussars. Imperial Light
Horse. Natal Mounted Volunteers, two held pat,
terles one mountain battery and a brigade OF
infantry. The enemy had posted a battery two
miles south Of Modderspruit and opened with
Infantry fire at long range the British adj
vance guard consisting Of the 18th Hussars
This was followed by artillery fire directed with
considerable accuracy against the British guns
An action lasting six hours ensued at Rietfon-
ten Farm. The enemy were driven from the
hills commanding the roads Sir George White g
object being accomplished. the column returned
TO Ladysmith. The enemy is believed TO have
suffered.
Several Beers own officially that they lost
over one hundred killed at Eiandsaagte. Three
hundred prisoners. wounded and unwounded. are
In the hands of the British. including several OF
high positions. -,
the johannesburg force, with a detachment OF
the German Corps, was completely broken up.
All was well at Mafeking up 10 october Il
All was well at Kimberley up to October %
The defenders are in good spirits.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-27
THE WOUNDED BRITISH AT DUNDEE.
INFORMATION REGARDING THEM GIVEN TO
THE HOI-sE OF COMMONS

THE HOUSE OF COMMONS.
London. Oct 26-The Parliamentary Secretary
OF the War Office, George Wyndham IN an
nouncne the death Of General symons, said;
The news was considerably sent 70 General
White by General Joubert, which connrms the
impression that General Yule had TO leave his
wounded at Dundee We hope TO nave shortIy
fun information on the disposition MADE Dy
General Yule for bis wounded before leaving
The House will be glad 10 know that we have
a further report from Mafeking, which was Gil
right on October II.
As the establishment OF the 18th Hussars was
complete there is no explanation why Infantry
officers fell into the enemys hands at the same
time. and it is assumed they were mounted In
fantry
Replying to John Dillon, Irish Nationalist.
member for East Mayo, Mr. wyndham declared
that the British troops were not using expanding
bullets and had no such bullets.
In the course OF a reply relative 10 the ar
engagements made for the care Of the wounded.
Nj Wyndham said there were ample stocks Of
medicines. etc. with all the British forces but.
possibly. II they were forced 10 care for many
Beers the British resources would he strained,
and the Government making provision for
this contingency On October %. he added. three
Boer doctors. with assistants. arrived at Lady
smith, and the Boer wounded were placed in
the Dutch church in their charge. Those doctors
expressed gratitude and satisfaction at the I'M
expected arrangements for the comfort and
welfare Of the wounded
The Appropriation bill passed the committee
stage to-day.
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sired All contributions should be sent 10 the
honorary treasurer.
LADY RANDOLPH CHURCHILL"
Chairman.
MIKE. eN' Honorary Secretary.
MRS RONALps.
Honorary Treasurer No.
Cadogan Place. ). w.
DrcRFSS or MARLBOROUGH
cor NTESS OF ESSlN.
MRS EARLE.
MRS VAN DIZER
MRS. TAYLOR
MRS SEil>D. .,,-,,.,S
NFS JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN
MRS BRADLEY MARTIN
MRS ARTHCR PAGEI.
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General Sir William Penn symons' K. G

General Sir William Penn Symons, X G. B. was
distinguished Indian officer who until recently
was in command Of the sirhind district III III,
p~,,ah When he received the wound that cauS sc,
10 Sesth he was in command of the lonIlh ~ -
Vision of the Natal field force. being second OILY al
49, ceneral SIR George Stewart Whlte Hehe' -
MsJ"r vas born in HIATT Cornwall, on Jniy ~,
la and entered the British Army IN ~ n@ I'M
Wa IN is79 in the Burmese expedition loee- ~ an
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-27
Won, rHr1Nrs ATTORNEY KILLED.

Dprhan. Natal Oct % delayed in transmits
sior, FIX State Attorney Roster. the defender
Of Won Veltheim the murderer Of Woolf JOEL
o, one time the partner Of the late Barney Bar
nato. was among the killed at Eianoslaa az
- &c said here that Colonel Schiels German
torcs was almost annihilated at that battle.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-27

fcers VINO supposed TO be on furlough joined
Colonel Baden Powell
The Portuguese authorities have reconducteo
over the Transvaal border five hundred white
and black prisoners whom the Beers released
from their falls and turned loose in Portuguese
territory.
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crvER4L SYMONS DEAD.

london Oct. 26.-The death Of General SIT
william Penn Symons. the British commander
at Glencoe. who was shot in the stomach IN the
hattie with the Beers there on October 20 was
officially announced in the House Of Commons
to-day
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porps KILLED AT RHODES'S DRIFT.

Cape Town. Oct. 26-Accorolhs 10 '''p''O'
received here from Pretoria IN the e"s"s
,.~..'.aor tho british forces under Colonel Plumer
- 49, 1oors At Rhodes's Drift six Beers were
killed and four were made prisoners
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-27
EAsToN FOUND TO BE SAFE

Washington. oct. 26.-The missing newspaper
man. Easton who was supposed to have been
captured by the Beers. has been traced by the
state Department and found TO be all right
Consul Macrum. AT Pretoria, reports that Easton
is AZ the front with the Boer forces
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-27
GLENCOE AND RIETFONTEIN

FURTHER ACCOUNTS OF THE STUBBORN
FIGHTING AMID THE NATAL HILLS
London. Oct 20 The early dispatches from
the front to-day were so diversified and con-
Trajectory that 1t difficult 20 outline the
situation with any degree Of exactitude. Three
or four main facts. however. stood out promi-
nently. General Symons's fight at Glencoe was
not anything Ike the decisive victory at first
alleged and General Yue would in all proba-
blty have been annihilated or have met with
the same fate as the captured Hussars II he
had not retree.ed.
A special dispatch from Glencoe Camp. dated
October 23. says.
After the victory Friday the British imagined
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-27

in many other eampag8s He eom GSise1 Of the
s@ran exneditonary force In 1878, ana was dec9
rated for his services N he ,h %a s'' fre9nenty
noont,ored Tor his eallantry in the field Nhen tns
news was received in London Of his mortal wOuru
he was promoted major general super
for distinguished services
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-27
KILLED IN RAILWAY COLLISION.

Detroit Mich, Oct 2s.-Car No. IS Of the RAPID
Railway bound for Mount Clemens. with theatre
party was struck by a Michigan Central train late
tonight and thrown thirty feet from the track
The conductor Is known 10 be dead. and about
Twenty-Five others are injured. some seriously.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-27
BAsuTos PLEDGE THEIR LOYALTY.

London oct. 26.-Advices from Cape Town to-
dav show that the Assembly at Putiatsu River
was attended by all the principal Basuto chiefs
The Resident Commissioner, Sir Godfrey Lag
den was present. The action Of the paramount
chief Lerothodi. in pedging the nations 10y
atty. was emphaticay confirmed by the chiefs
urging the claim that they be regarded as the
Queens soldiers and be allowed to share IN
Great Britain's struggle. Three cheers were
given for the Queen by thousands OF natives led
by LerothodL
The British Commissioner discouraged the
idea that the British required assistance and
bade the chiefs quell excitement and beware OF
false reports
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-27
MORE TROOPS FOR SOUTH AFRICA.

London Oct 26-Orders were issued today
for an additional FIVE thousand troops TO sail
FOR South Africa between November 4 and No
Ncrnher Is
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-27
THE TALBOT TO GO TO THE CAPE

Halifax. oct. DIT was announced this after
noon on board the British cruiser Talbot, which
IL 10 sail on Saturday for England. that imme-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-27
GREAT CAPTURE OF BoERs REPORTED.

London. Oct 27.-The Cape Town correspond
ent OF The Daily News" SAYS II is reported
there from private sources that the British
issued from Mafeking on saturday last and
surrounded and captured 240 Beers.
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ARuY AND NAVY ORDERS.

Washington Oct. 26.-Thc following Army Navy
and Marine Corps orders nave been issued
ARMY.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-27

Pretoria. oct % (va Lourenco MARQUES -
The Smelling Of Mafekng was resumed az Gay
break this morning. Several houses are ID
flames.
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MARINE CORPS

Second Lieutenant 4 : WILLIAMS IL ordered 10 the
Marine barracks Washington
Captain l. KARMANY il ordered 10 the Marine Baracks
Washington.
Second Lieutenant r. + WILLIAMS Is attached from the
Marine Barracks Washington and ordered 10 boston
second Leutenants A s. WILLIAMS and oLoF IL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-27

patches arrived here this morning via Lourehoo
MARQUES. They are as follows
Pretoria. oct "a via Lourenco MARQUES,
The Commandment Of Mafeking by Geh5Idl
Cronie's commando began this morning. me
women and children were given ample un'' ~
leave the town.
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ARMY.
Chaplain HENRY II HALL having been found by an
Army Retiring Board ncapaciiated iuI 49, .,irs-
nlent is announced
Captain ROBERT " ROGERS "a Ar,nery, - IN ,o,n
from recruiting duty al Porthna ~. ede ' '
his battery upon its arrival at FORT Mct
Acting Assistant Surgeon JOHN CARLNG, now IN N@ ~
York city. will report 20 the cQmmana'ns oI, ,,r.n,,
Infantry. upon It's arrival In mat oly' 10 "''''"'
that regiment 70 Manila $500
First Lieutenant JOSEPH l. DONOVAN. lin ih,Sn.SS,
Is relieved from further medical treatment a. h,,s
irgton Barracks and VII proceed 10 F''t N0'''"N'
Nev-York FOR treatment.
Acting Assistant Surgeon A. .. WILLIAMS VIII p,oc,ee"
10 jacksonville. Fla. tor annuimeni OF ms con.
Second Lieutenant ROBERT s CLARK IS s,:isn'a y, 10
the comnandlns 5ficer ain Infantry for ep,y Win
that regiment until ITS arrival IN me iH''p''
when he will Join his own regiment
cantain HAROLD I. JACKSON ls Infantry viii Iepoorr
t. the commanding officer washington baItdIHs. , er'
treatment at that post by Captain william L bo'u''
assistant surgeon go,
The following officers will repor, the Transvaal south
view and r@rort upon me in MI : NJ Ell
sr-NfNFR eth Cavary. Major JOHN p. STOF1.
1ih Artillery captain WILLIAM " GIBSON Greal-
nance Department; and Captain sILFhb"
SLOCUM. sth Cavalry
hoard OF officers is appointed meet at For sam
Houston for the examination O. 2cs's LOT I|ny,E5sTs
ism infantry; Major CHARLES L. HEIzAANN sur
geon Major II Il. CROWBbL 9Th lnt1n,Iy' Sapp ,si
Joseph d LEITCH III Infantry. First Lieutenant
HowARD r FERRY. eth Infantry recorder
Second Ileutenan, JAMES ". CAMPBELL Ioth IN
beard Of Officers appointed meet a. For sheridan
to ne , e%a" rtSiT NJ Coates Fin rfanuy Leu
tenant Colonel ALBERT HARTsUFF, deputy surgeon
general Lieutenant Colonel MOTT hOVt E.,' 81" can an
IAN PrSH.Rp " JOHNSON. assistant surgeon
First Lieutenant EDWARD siGEkFOos' o'n III
,antry. recorder
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DEMANDS BY NEGROES.
A Committee Representing tho National
Afro-American Council Presents an
Address to the President.

Washington, Oct. "a committee of
colored men representing the National
Afro-American council called ON the
president yesterday and presented an
address adopted by the organization at
it's recent convention in Chicago. The
address condemns mob violence against
the negro race; suggests legislation for
the protection of citizens against mob
violence; asks for the appointment of a
commission to inquire into the indus.
trial condition of the colored race; re-
quests that a colored man be appointed
on the board of commissioners to the
Paris exposition, and that the race be
given full recognition in the appoint.
ment of the clerical force of the census
and for representation on the board OF
supervisors and among the special
agents.
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A Defaulting Cashier Arrested.

Boston. Oct. Sword has been re-
ceived here that Fred T. Moore, the
defaulting assistant teller of the Ma
tional Bank of Commerce, of this city,
charged with emhezzlement of $53. 600,
has been arrested in Valparaiso, Chilli.
The cable announcing the arrest came
from the United States consul at Val.
paraiso, but the police say that as
there is no extradition treaty with
Chilli it may be that Moore cannot be
brought back to this country.
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DEMOCRATIC CARNIVAL.
Fully 10000 ON the Grand Stand ut the
Fair Grounds at Dallas. Tex. TO
Hear Party l. aders.

Dallas, Tex, Oct 3-There were
fully 10000 persons on the grand stand
at the fair grounds when the distin-
guished persons who have come from
points outside of the state to attend
the democratic carnival put in an ap-
pearance. As the leaders mounted the
stand they were loudly applauded.
Mr.. Stone made the first speech, and
at its close the temper of the meeting
was manifested by cries for Bryan.
Bryan" in stentorian tones from every
portion of the throng, varied with calls
for Belmont, Belmont get up and
show yourself" The crowd would
take no refusal and from his seat in
the back end of the speakers stand
the New Yorker arose to receive an
ovation. The calls that reached his
ears were long and drawn out and of
terrific volume. It was the old rebel
YELL"
Gov. Jones, of Arkansas, was the
next speaker. When he closed there
were prolonged cries for Bryan. The
programme arranged for the morning
had not been completed and his time
had not yet arrived. The calls con-
tinuing, he responded in short talk,
party organization being his theme.
Congressman Bailey, democratic leader
of the house. and Senator Chiffon fol-
lowed.
At the afternoon meeting the crowds
were larger, if anything, than in the
morning. Gen. Cabel presided and in
troduced Champ Clark. of Missouri.
Congressman Hugh Dinsmore, of Ar
kansas was the next SDaalxer He was
followed by ex-Gov. Alva Adams, of
Colorado. This closed the afternoon.
At night there was large process
sion composed of the labor organiza-
tons of Dallas. After the procession
had passed the night meeting was
called to order and Congressman Viii.
liam Sulzer, of New York, addressed
the assemblage. William j. Bryan
was next introduced and he was re.
ceived with enthusiasm.
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They Overlooked a Good Thing.

Denver, Col. Oct. "a special to the
News from Ouray, Col, says: Two
masked men stopped the Sneffel's stage
one mile this side of Camp Bird mills
and eight miles from Ouray yesterday
afternoon. They were after the daily
shipment of gold bullion from the
Camp Bird mine and unloaded the mail
and baggage looking for it. However,
they overlooked the box containing
$4,000 worth of gold representing two
days production of the mine. The
mails were left untouched and the pas.
sengers were not molested.
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Remarknble Political Career.

The late Horatio Seymour, to whose
memory q monument was unveiled at
Utica, N. Y, recently. had one of the
the country's history. At IS he was mill
tary secretary to Gov. Marcy, of New
York, and he was Ave times . cam
didate for governor. Twice he was
elected. He was defeated three times,
once by plurality OF only a69 votes.
In 1855 he carried: New York state for
the presidency % snst Gen. 0rxnts He
declined . 6rstrclass diplomatic post
abroad and = nomination az United
States senator.