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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-05-06

The judiciary committee of the
house Is still considering the Gaines
bill, having come to no conclusion
thereon. 1 am informed, however,
that a substitute will be reported
back to the house, probably at the
next meeting of the committee next
Monday.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-05-06

enc ugh federal officials in the Terri
tory already to attend to the federal
business and that the creation Of any
additional court Offices would be .
sheer waste of money. One member
of the committee when asked by
your correspondent whether he
would favor such>a plan replied: 81
would rather vote to pension Judge
Thomas at a salary of five thousand
dollars per annum, than to enact
such Law. We already have enough
sinecure officers in this country with
out creating any additional.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-05-06
A TEXAS WONDER.
HALLS GREAT DISCOVERY.

HALL 2 D1SCONEh1s
One small bottle of Halls Great
Discovery cures all kidney and blad-
der troubles, removes gravel, cures
diabetes, seminal emissions, weak
and lame back, rheumatism and all
Irregularities of the kidneys and
bladder in both men and women.
Regulates bladder trouble in chill
dren. If not sold by your druggist,
will be sent by mail on receipt of 81 :.
One small bottle is two months
treatment and will cure any cause
above mentioned.
DR.. K. w. HALL,
Sole manufacturer, St. Louis, Mo,
formerly Waco, Texas.
Sold by all druggists and W. b.
Frame, Ardmore, /. I.
READ THIS.
Dallas, Tex, Oct. II. Isa9.-This is
to certify that l have been considered
incurable by two good physicians,
both saying 1 had Bright's kidney
disease. After using one and one
half bottles Of Hall's Great Discovery,
of Waco, Texas, / think my troubles
are at an end. II. w. BROWN,
st. George Hotel.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-05-06
SPECIAL PRICES
While District Court is in Session.

Good Moleskin pants worth 81
for 80 cents.
Black Clay Worsted pants worth
$175 for 80 cents.
All Wool Scotch Tweed pants
worth $1.75 for ST..
All Wool pants, California plaid,
worth 81 80 for $50.
Mems Suits-We have few left
in fall weights we are closing them
out at $2.72. They are worth twice
the money we ask.
Our fine Wei Kid shoes, black
and tan, at $1.75, is the cheapest
shoe you ever bought.
The American Made hat is known
to be sold for $125. Our price -
cents.
Mems Fine Dress sh IT'S, worth
10 cents. Our price > cents.
Good socks for cents.
Handkerchiefs, ) cents or three
for 10 cents.
Good suspenders for 10 cents.
Our motto is square dealing to
everybody.
Money returned if goods are not
satisfactory. |. HARRIS.
Kansas City Cut Price House.
Three doors west of Wilmington
Hotel. 2-Is2w
Please send me a box of Begps'
German Salve, as l have the piles,
1t is the only thing that will give me
any reliet.-H. d. Lane, Gravitt,
Ark. 1t will not only relieve chronic
cases of Piles, but it permanently
cures thousands where everything
else has failed. T. n. Coleman and
W. B. Frame.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-05-06
4 Splitting Headache.

Pains in the back or lions are the
commonest symptoms of kidney
troubles. These pains are mostly
caused by over-work, over-exertion
and worriment. Men and women
alike are subject to these pains, but
relief is quickly found in the use of
Bright's Kidney Pills. Every box
warranted. Mason & Mason, drug
gists.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-05-06

'DeWitt's Little Early Risers are
the finest pills l ever used ID. ],
Moore, Milbrook, Ala. They quickly
cure all liver and bowel troubles.
City Drug Store, W. B. Frame, prop.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-05-06
Catarrh Can be Cured.

Bunsen's Cream Catarrhal is a
preparation scientifically compound
ed for Catarrh, Hay Fever ard Cold
IN head. Ii you have Catarrh try
Bunsen's Cream Catarrhal. 1t
cleanses, soothes and heals the dis
eased membrane and cures Catsrrh,
Hay Fever or cold in the head pos
itively and without fail. Try it to-
day. Fifty cents per box. Every
bcx warranted. Sample free; also
pamphlet telling how to treat and
cure Catarrh or Hay Fever. Address
c. ". Beggs, Son & Co., Chicago,
Ill. Mason & Mason, druggists.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-05-06

The attempt made by Judge Thom-
as to secure some action by congress
which would either result in a divi-
sion of the northern judicial district
of the Territory or the redistricting
of the districts so as to create an
additional one seems to have fallen
on barren soil. No bill making such
provision has been introduced in
either the house or senate and none
of the members OF judiciary commit
tees seem to be impressed with the
idea. In fact there is strong opposi-
ton to such a move and with the
present organization of the commit
tees it would be impossible for the
learned iurist and advance agent
of President Mckinley in Indian
Territory to secure such Legislation.
The impression prevails that there is
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-14
It is a
Common
Mistake to
Over'Eat
Grape-kuts.
Grape-kuts.

Letters are coming from all over the
cnlIutrv saving that the writers have
b.cn led to eat double or more than
dorbIa the allowance Of GraDe-Nuts
bocaus, of the fascinating flavor.
The. result of oVcrcating TINS food Is
thc same as III ovcreDting candy or
any other dclicHcy, the system gets
more than ii requires. and there fol-
lows q spleening against it for time.
C.ndne your allowance of Grape
%uts 10 three hcaping teaspoons for
thc cereal part Of your meal. ana the
fnnJ Mill b. a daily delight to you.
IF YOU have been overcatlng, try
,;r;lpc-Nuts in the proper quantity.
and our word for it. you will stick to
,bam and obtain day by day the Valu-
all. clements or particles which ma
tire uses to rebuild and nourish the
brain and nervous centers all over the
hodv A definite feeling Of strength
md reserve power comes with the use
of this food. Have the cook dry II In
nan in the oven II Ii
has been exposed to, and gath
nrad moisture from the air.
Grape Nuts should be crisp and
brittle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-14
J. A. BAILEY Fatally BURNED.
Lived Alone in HaIIdaIe and Fell on Stove in
a Fit

Halldale. Me. Feb. 12.-tSpaciaD.-
J. y. Bailey, who has lived alone. the
past year fell IN the stove in fit.
while cooking his breakfast, Feb. IT'LL.
There was a brisk fire in the stove. ana
before he came To himself he was ter
ribly burned about his face. hands and
breast. In falling, the tea kettle was
tipped over which kent his clothes from
burning, but tho steam scalded him
badly. His right hand was 50 com
pletcly burned that the flesh fell from
his fingers.
1t is not known how long he lay in
this terrible position. but when he re
gained consciousness the fire haI
burned out. At $50. he made his way
to the home of his sister, who lives
near by. DR.. A. NJ. Small of Freedom
was hastily summoned and made him
comfortable as possible, but there is
at present. no hope of his recovery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-14
REPUBLICANS
Renominatc Charles {. HYDE
for the MayoraIty.
Caucus Refuses to ALLOW Those Con-
nected with Civic League
To lake Part-Warm Controversy Between
Messrs. Southland and Wakefield

Bath. Me. Feb. 13.-The Republican
caucus held in this city. tonight. placed
Charles +. Hyde in nomination for
mayor. Previous to the nomination.
Hon james w. Wakefield, chlirman
Of the Republican city committees. pre-
scented resolution not allowing the
Christian civic League members to
t'lNc part who refuse ID abide by the
Republican party.
Speeches followed by F. +. Southland,
Il member OF the Civic League. and MI
"akel'ld. the former requesting the
withdrawal of the resolution. \ bitter
personal controversy III sued, but the
r solution was finally accepted
There was large crowd i'll attend
anr" and considerable interest was
manifested in the meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-14
Weather Cor ditions and General Forcca,t

Washington, Feb. 13-The storm
which occupied the lower Ohio valley
Monday night, has moved northeast
ward t" the st. Lawrence valley. al
tended by rain ana followed hy clear
ing and much colder weather gcncr-
ally from the Mississippi river t. tbs
Allegheny mountains. During Tues
day, storm developed over the mid
die Plateau region and the barometer
continued high With temperature below
zero in the Northwestern states. Bv
Thursday, rain will likely occur over
the Gulf states and rain or snow in
the Ohio valley and Lake regions.
Along the New England coast hieh
northWrstorly winds Will diminish in
force. Wednesday. on the middle Al
lantic coast northwesterly winds will
become light ana variable
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-14
QUIET IN OLD KENTUCKY.
Democrats Will Serve Injunction on Gov. lay
Tor Legislature Holds Session.

Louisville. ~, Feb 13.-It is reason
ably certain the political situation Will
remain in its present quiet stat" until
a decision has been handed down 10y
III" court of appeals. Tomorrow. the
Democrats will bring a suit for an in
junction to restrain Governor Taylor
from exercising any If the functions
Of the office If governor. It is expected
A temporary Injunction will be grant
ed.
Senator Triplett introduced a joint
resolution providing that when the
Legislature adiournS. Thursday. it
shall be to meet. Friday. at Frankfort
Under the rules it lies over Cne day.
The Senate then adjourned until to
morrow.
The House met at 1 O'Clock. a bill
was offered making Jan. 4. Governor
Goebel's birthday, a legal holiday in
the state.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-14
COURT At SOUTH PARIS.
A Chief Justice Presides for First Time in 10
Years-NO Criminal Cases.

SSutb Paris. Me. Feb. 13.-Thc Febru-
ar,- term of the oxford county supreme
rnu,.t chief Justice Wiswell presiding.
opened here today. shere was cohs'de'-
,hIa inter. i in the presence Of Judge
viswcU for the reason that it has been
80 ,-,,rs since Il chief Justice has pre-
l;1cd over the supreme court held in TINS
f"wm. For the first tim in many years
there are no prisoners in n the county t,i J2i
! I y .;l.i"V rarr cmpanelled for civil cases
ys ]. \" for i being made. today Of
.,c,l1Int III the small amount Of business
"n the docket a short term Is expected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-14
KENNEbEC ICE IN GREAT DANCER
Bridges Carried Away, Roads Block
ed, Trains Delayed and Fresh
ct of 1896 Recalled.
ALONG HE kENNEB-C.


N1ttrNlllr, Me-, Feb. fSpcc.aD.-
The food bart.cadcI the people living
in Dunbar cn,;,. in -h.ir own ho,,...
'i't
WAGER s'.'d .al -r.. 'l tA. m IL il"nr
ann nome of those I.y.a- Eli huff Il
dozen houses v-ar.. a1I. I, a.t o,,t il.
J., 80
NJ i'''" ""H Cs'~7d y! f@Eu' u
brook overlooking its banks. The
stream naturally II only tWo f-.t wide,
,'u'' i"1l ilIsl,' II wa hrt"etA IVY ana
"', i'.1 NI".'
Ii' -I"l" S,'"'' III ''It. u cu3l
ar" was u''-' - I'.I'''S'''I'' y 'lur1iY
lHe Stit' II "',s net come Withlh i've
ltvt n N" ''P n lhe 'HlNerj. Last
TIN ~ thr water "aS thr"r I'-t oyer
lhe ZIP M the f"aih'd ana ram n per-
i''l '"TF' ms. y ''dIl 81 lc"hi' street
was - Hooded tHat the mousse OF Hose
I was completely surrounded. The wa
ter backed into fiutIor's store on tn"
sam" street ana "tus'd more "r less
danI@". TN" water ii"Wed into the
basement n tht sawyer fuhllshlhE
~. rIi"t &hd hii hinch damage.
me water stood Tour teet on the moor
81 the nous" OF barney McD"uGal IN
dunbar court. IN" houses OF Wits
Russell ana several "Uhers We're com
p!et"lY surrounded. ana the people were
ohllEsd 70 move TT" the 0econ" story
- VI fui'"'' was ''li 'odueu IN Ny
l'',''s'I ; '''O.' .,iiu vas '",iS7u 80
'iI''lI "i''l' i"' " 'ile .''l,,5,
W w., "a ,,haIron.,. ~ hona ,,,'' w..
.,r.;.,II7. ',,,,,,,a,.rrad .nd ~, ca,+a,t,
i''l ,-a.,,o,r,., !. i. ortin,,+,7
+b,+ th.. ,j,,,,,,,, ANA NJ tba aood v.ilI
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AT GARDINER.
Fears that Ice Crop Is Badly Damaged
Trains Stalled by Hashouts.

Gardiner. Me. Feb. 13.-CSpeciaD.-
Four inches Of rain fen in this city
only two ice companies, the Randolph
and Haynes & Lawrence, run any X,
Continued on page %
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Boston Forecast.

Boston. Feb. 1S.-Local forecast for
Wednesday: FAR; colder; brisk to
moderately high westerly winds. di-
mlnshng; fair. Thursday. followed bv
Increasing cloutiness and probably
light rain or snow flurries in the af
ternoon or night; light variable winds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-14
DRIVEN BACK.
Beers Drive British Out of the
CoIesberg District.
A Counterstroke to Gen. Roberts Ad-
vance lao the Free State.
Butler ) Intentions Uaknown-Eighth Division
Of 10000 Men Ordered Out.


ILL a. M'-ihe
n MI 'nr "iS !. ,h' 'iil"l'eu retlre-
,ii'i' lii '.' III l'''ii ii"ih lhe ooleS-
p.'' u"n' 10y I''ei pres
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~ P'7,, an oil my ~
ri II '''''c " mani
'N' u i" u"hiioMh ~
II III ,"''' IN IL iiolii "
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ri..' '' i,i', ! liau IL
r.t t'-. ,.l.. ,- T =
In II 'l'ltI''' i IN
days with rcinfprccments. These We're
sent. but the Roers also were reinforce
"'i. since then the British lines have
been extended west. So that at the
opening n this week they constituted
great horse shoe 23 miles in length.
ne llreS We're not CONTINUOUS, but all
lle SlfuIS positions We're htid.
'feh. ffonch When n" joined LORD
Roberts presumably took most of his
caEali Nj ''.li- l.lHrHtS WaS leIt Wlth
Min li-i1 i'H l' h'I' Hill h"tIS II
H,0N. '"l iII'i-e' iliilt D'ldI ~ VIII
,lI''57 n IL,
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FAIR AND COLDER.

Washington, Feb. 13.-Forecast for
Wednesday and Thursday: New Eng
land, fair. Wednesday and Thursday.
much colder. Wednesday; DIMINISHING
northweSterly winds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-14
MURDERED BY CHINESE.
Two British Boundary Commissioners Killed
and British Consul WounIed.

EanEnnn British I;urmah, F"h. l3.-
British Commissioners Kidd" ana Suth-
rrlnud. who had been engaged in the dt-
marcdtiun If the Hurm"-t hincsc bound
arv. have been murdered in the Monghcm
district. Consul Litton WAS wounded but
escaped.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-14
CAPITAL CHAT.
Public Building Committee
Very Much in Demand.
Weather Bureau Reorganization Bill
Surely Booked for Defeat.
8,wdoin Alumni Dinner Daughters OF Aneri.
can Revolutions Memorial Hall.

This IS the season Of the year wher
| two ,f The committees ~ tba Hams.
| . ,,',,..I,
| ~ 'Nil'"''is ! 'l'u'"f win IN" fhu-
| niripal authorities Of Il gre 1t many
| cities one Of tn" committees is that
80, ,,,tl;,. h,,iIainc,. ,., ,.,,.,. -,
| " F"''' anu Si"u'''9' !"
| other IS thc committee on rivers ans
| harhurS There is a Maine man o1
| ...b nu,. nf them ,.nv p,,,l.icb ..,,..
| " = ''' ~ ''N' 80 ''t'H ''''
ing on the first committee and Repre-
| ScntatiVe Alexander of Rufr1ln who's
| early home was al p;,h,,,,r, NJ.
- ','' 'i'ir''''" Wv
| sewing on the second named commit
| tee
Every city within convenient al.
t,ncn liz Iy,sbinotn,, ,ha, ,..,r,. !,
uinrr II WASHINGTON mat wants I,
| r"p''' puiI'''iif II ! i'fSr F4N'r HI
| hlrbrr Improvement is sure at this
session ur CONGRESS IN Ma f,r , visit
| -? NV 80
| from the committee of the House that
has that matter in charge Thor,. has
1000, -. I,,,.,,,l ,, -, ; h.
| NH, l,'' ~ ''i''
hatp"f committee. lhlS year h"tauS
most Of the harhuTs IN the Atlantic iii
,bj. ,-;.i,,-t,- ,,...,.. ,,-l1 1I-.I ,,., VII.
1T ,''''' WIZ ~" 49,
| ut the last session Of Congress- but
.hn hnnaS. of many ritine ma hiub for
,,,,1.1f,. t,,i,,ii,,,,.. -. 49,. ,,,,. - ,it'
| Congress ana every member " the
committee on public buildings ana
o,..,,,,,l. HWY b,Ir 1,,.,, ;,,.i+,.i,,,,
7''"''NH 4''N .'''' t'','' I'M I'''
"'" " ~ 'hi'ItdlA'd ny IN" Hlulllcl-
pal authorities Of as many cities.
\ norti,u Of thr committees won't
DOWN u N'lI"'h' lttc l1Sl week 10
inspect the city Of Portsmouth. nearby.
an,i+Ina !, &t-n INN ,,ihIi,. h,'jy,1i,,'-
ii'''l'' III " Fl"'',.'' f"''N li-''
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The Loss OF Gold is Great;

The loss of health is more" Health is
lost by ncgleCting to keep the hIocI
pure. but it is rcgaincd hy purifying.
cnrching and vitalizing the blood with
the great health restorcr. Hood's Sar-
saparilla Thousands who thought
health had been permanently lost have
been made perfectly we'll by taking
this great medicine. Your experience
may be the same.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-09-01

government be decided by public opin-
ION, the Old customs belonging to a
state OF hermit seclusion should be abol-
lshed, impartiality and justice as seen in
nature n found out by right reason
Should be adopted as the basis of action
and that educated n trained men
should be invited from other nations OF
the world to establish the new founda-
tions of the empire.
THE ROYAL OATH.
The castle of MILO. a spacious fortif-
cation and dwelling characteristic of the
old feudal days, when bows and arraws
We're the chief arms, was selected as the
place of elaboration. Here. on April 6,
1868, before all the gods of heaven and
earth, the boy emperor took the oath
which the men with brains. Of low social
n but the true makers of Japan, put
into his mouth through the ministry Of
the court mobiles and high officers. On
october y of the same year his majesty
received solemn Inauguration amid i'm
pressive ceremonies.
He was invested with the three regalia
OF japanese sovereignty, the sword, mir
ror and crystal ball. all of which in pop
ular faith We're brought down from
heaven and given by the sun goddess.
In the next year, 1869, the capital was
removed from Kioto to Toxic. The term
Me1Ji. which was adopted as the desig-
nation OF his reign, or of the chronology
zeal period. means enlightened peace, or
civilization. When the writer was ac-
corded audience of the mikado then in
the old tycoons palace in Toxic, he saw
a young man of %. dressed in flowing
robes of red and white silk, surrounded
by mobiles dressed with every color of the
rainbow. The throne was a heavy chair
OF gilt and red, thanked by two Corean
lions. The imperial crown was a low,
black lacquered cap, with very high
feather of gold.
1t was too soon yet, while in Kioto,
however, to talk either of federation Of
Christianity or even of the admission
to citizenship OF the Eta, or pariahs. who
numbered over half a million. Yokoi
Heishiro, the gray-haired counsellor
who proposed these measures, which aft
efWard became law, was aSSaSsinated
and beheaded in the streets of Kioto, not
far from the site of the present DOshisha
university, founded chiefly by American
money and brains.
Once seated in Toxic. the emperor and
his advisers felt themselves strong
to shed blood in doing 1t, to sweep away
the whole feudal system and retire the
Daimios to private life. No blood was
shed, and the landed mobiles were util-
lied to make the new orders of nobility,
in which those of the old court and the
feudal system were fused in one, and in
which also were many men of low rank
formerly, but of conspicuous ability, who
have since ruled the country. With very
little change-"of the mats but not Of
the foor'-theMeiji statesmen have for
the most part kept their position from
1868 to 1900. They nave persevered in
their course until they nave educated a
people at first unwilling. but now ambi-
tious to be like Credentials, n they
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-09-01
MONAkCHS AS ATHLETES.

The German emperor is an adept az
tennis having his private court, where
he practices ~assiduousfy. At fencing.
too he is no mean exponent, never LETT
ting a day pass without having a bout
with the foils, while if he is not seen
on the river, he at all events utilizes
a rowing machine which is fixed in his
dressing room.
The Gar of Russia is a cyclfst quite
above the average, and, were it con-
venient with his dignity to appear on
the track, would undoubtedly hold his
own in good company. AS a Splinter.
too. his ability is not to be despised.
The Emperor of Austria is a magni1-
cent horseman n brilliant swordsman.
In his younger days he was noted for
his powers of endurance, which enabled
him to more than hold his own in most
branches of athletics. ~
The King of Italy is an ardent Minis
rod and his pedestrian feats when in
pusuit of his favorite sport are the de-
spair and envy of his suite.
The KIM of Greece is a fine swims
mer, as is likewise King Oscar of Swe-
den. The king of the Belgians prides
himself upon his walking powers, which,
indeed, anyone whom he honors with his
company soon perceive to his cost ara
above those of the ordinary pedestrian.
The late President Faure, besides be-
ing a good horseman and shot, was an
enthusiastic fencer: while the Sultan of
Turkey stands pre-eminent as a revolver
shot using either hand with deadly pres
ciSiOn.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-09-01

ginia City, New, in 1870, when the Come
stock mines were turning out profits OF
500 900 a day for M~ackay-Fair, Flood and
O'Brien, and gold dollars almost rolled
in the streets. l was called over to Gems
try & C~rittenden's late one evening to
see a stiff game among the big bugs
of the Comstock lode, and I wouldn't
have missed seeing that gam for a
small fortune. Gentry & Crittenden ram
the most prodigal gambling house ever
known on this continent, and I've been
In all of them from Mexico to Vancouver
and Boston to Honolulu.
This firm every month set aside
$4,000 for table expenses alone for wina
flowed as freely as spring water at Sara
toga. A bettor did not ask if there was
a limit to the game. A sport who haL
sand and cash enough might bet $50, OOa
on a single card. The banks hackers
counted their millions as eastern games
sters counted their thousands. .
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-09-01
THE YAMEN.

Miss Scidmore's "China:" All intternas
tional affairs in China are dealt with by
the board of the Tslung-li Yamen, estab-
lished as a temporary bureau of neces.
sity afte rthe war Of 1860, and still ranks
ing as an inferior board. not one of the
six great boards or departments of the
government. 1t has not even the honor
of being housed within the imperial city.
Ministers have always a long, slow ride
in state across to the shabby gateway Of
the forlorn old yamen. where now IL
aged sleepy incompetents muddle with
foreign affairs. AS these II elders have
reached such posts by steady advances.
they are always septuagenarians worn
out With the exacting. empty routine
rites and functions of such high office,
and physically TOGO exhausted by their
midnight rides to and sunrise departures
from the palace to begin fifty the days
tedium at the dilapidated yamen.
The appointment for an interview with
the noncommittal. irresponsible board
must be made beforehand. the minister
and his secretaries are always kept
waiting, and the inner reception-rooom
swarms with gaping attendants during
an interview. Once the American minis
tier made a vigorous protest, refused to
conduct any negotiations while there
it was business hat the Chinese govern
ment wished to conduct. the minions
were summarily cast out-cast to the
other side Of the many-hinged, lattice
doors, where the scuffled audibly for
first places at cracks and knot-holes. The
American protest, and soon the farce OF
the empty o was played to am end
n the servants came in with their
pipes and fans, tea and cake and cam
dies, as usual, stood about, commented
on, and fairly took part in the diplomatic
cNnVprS9ti0nS- as before.