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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-15
CHINA WILL ACCEPT
And Yield to Most Demands
at Once.
So COnger Believes. China's Representatives
Waiting to Act. Authority Not Yet Re-
ceved by EngIand's Minister.
(By the Associated Press.)

Pekin. Thursday, Dec. 13.-Li Hung
Chang and Prince Ching have sent an
official notification to the Ministers that
they have received the promised docu-
ments authorizing them to act in behalf
OF CHINA in the peace negotiations and
announcing that they are ready to pro-
ceed as soon as the ministers desire.
The fact that Sir Ernest Mason Satow,
the British Minister to China, has not
yet received authority from his Govern
ment to sign the joint note causes as
tonishment here, as it is felt that the
other powers having agreed, there can
not be anything in the joint note to
cause Great Britain to object sufficiently
to make her refuse to sign.
Mr.. Conger says he believes China
will Immediately accept the terms i'm
posed and that she has it in her power
to comply with the majority of them be-
fore spring, while the others can wait
On account of the frost, the court will
not be able to return to Pekin nor will
the troops be able to leave until April.
when if the peace conditions are complied
with, it is believed all the allied forces
except the legation guards, not to ex-
ceed a hundred men for each power. viii
leave Pekin, remaining until the fall on
the coast between Taku and Shan Hal
Kuan, available if necessary, or ready to
be withdrawn for if China cannot be-
have as civilized power without military
compulsion it may be necessary to dis
member the empire. Mr.. Conger persona
ally believes that the Chinese have been
taught lesson by the looting.
CnlOnal TnII
of the body of the man who gave the
British information regarding the treas
ure, hidden, as alleged by persons con-
nected with the Chinese court during the
recent fight He had been decapitated.
The British have not yet reported the
discovery of the treasure but their re-
t'Elsafis expected tomorrow.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-15
Violent Storm at San Francisco.
(By the Associated Press }

San Francisco, Dec. 14.-One of the
most severe storms which ever visited
San Francisco broke over the city at an
early hour today, and has ragged in fitfuI
gusts, rain and wind sweeping over the
city with unusual violence, accompanied
by thunder and forked lightning, a rather
unusual occurrence in this city. At one
time rain fell in such torrents that many
thought a cloudburst imminent. During
the height of the storm several houses
were overturned by the wind, fences
blown down and other damage done. One
of the great receiving tanks of the San
Francisco gas and electric company was
struck by lightning, the gas taking fire
No one was hurt in the explosion, but the
tank was completely demolished. During
the storm this city was entirely cut off
from telegraph communication with the
rest of the world. So far no marine dis
asters of any moment have been reported,
On the bay several boats were capsized
but no one was drowned so far as is
known. Much damage is reported at
points at short distance from San Fran
cisco, but so far no fatalities have been
reported. The storm ceased almost en-
tirely at noon. The storm brought out
many anxious enquiries from outside
points.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-15
CITY PROBLEMS DISCUSSED.
Papers on Pure Water Paving and Other Nat
ters Read.
(By the Associated Press. }

Charleston, S. c., Dec. 14-Before the
League of American Municipalities today
the subject of street paving-What are
the relative merits and costs of various
materials" was discussed, by Engineer
Crabtree, of Fargo. N. D.
Professor Edward Bemis delivered an
address on ''some present English NUM-
cipal Conditions
City Electrician E. B. Ellicott's paper
was on the Electric Lighting Plant of
Chicago, its progress and economy under
municipal ownership
Public water supplies" was discussed.
and Mayor George r. Sperry of Grand
Rapids read a paper on Means that
Municipality should Employ to Obtain an
ample Supply of Pure Water at equitable
rates.
Mayor Smyth read paper prepared by
City Comptroller Bird S. Coler of New
York city, on Remuneration of Cities
for franchise rights, to, in, over and
under our public streets and alleys.
What remuneration, if any, should be ex-
acted from light, water, street railway.
telephone and subway corporations. and
how should it be collected" This was
followed by another paper on the same
subject by the Hon. c. w. Tooke, profess
sor OF law at the University of Chicago.
resolution was offered which was
referred to the Committee on Resolutions
deploring the present tendency "to CEN
tralize the governmental power of cities
in the hands of the State authorities"
and resolving that the league emphati-
cally declares in favor of absolute homo
rule for cities in all municipal affairs
which do not conflict with the organic
law of the State"
This afternoon the ladies of the munich
pal party were entertained at Chicora
Park. and tonight a reception is being
given in their honor at the Charleston
hotel
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-15
AUTONOMY OPPOSED
Capitalization in Trade Un-
ioniSm is Favored.
The Federation Of Labor Holds That Autonomy
Would Tend 10 9isintegrate the
Organization.
(By the Associated Press.)

Louisville, Dec 1.-THE American Fed
GRAFTON of Labor today placed itself on
record as opposed to trade autonomy and
in favor of Capitalization in trade union
ism, establishing precedent for future
organization in this country Two propo-
sitionS for autonomy were voted down on
the ground as stated by their opponents,
that they would tend to disintegrate the
larger central labor unions and destroy
their power and prestige. The convention
showed a disposition to compromise on
the question, recommending that the diff
ferent organizations come to some agree
ment for interchange of cards and dis
claiming the right of the convention OF the
American Federation to legislate for any
affiliated union.
The American Federation of Labor in
convention today adopted 3S4 to 1913,
the recommendations of the grievance
committee as follows
First, that hereafter when granting a
charter to organizations of particular
craft Jurisdiction ever which has been
granted by the terms of a charter al
ready issued to another organization, the
limitations of the new organization shall
bO uSiihSu Wy inc GA6CullNS COUNCIL. II
such limitations be unsatisfactory to the
new applicant no charter of the fedora
ticn shall be granted.
Second, when dispute has once been
decided upon by this convention, neither
party shall have the right to introduce
it again for three years unless there is
new evidence of material character.
Third, that the American Federation of
Labor shall hereafter refuse to decide
questions of jurisdiction involving na-
tional or international affiliated bodies
unless by consent of the opposing inter-
ests and with the understanding that each
is willing to accept the decision of the
federation as final settlement of the
dispute.
With reference to the dispute between
the international Association of Machin-
isets and the International Typographical
Union as to trade autonomy the resolu-
tions committee recommended that the
Federation OF Labor refuse to interfere
The convention adopted resolutions de-
signed to facilitate the organizations of
brotherhoods of oil and gas we'll workers
and to aid the telephone girls of America
in their efforts to organize. resoIu-
tion for the further organization of the
textile and other crafts of North Caro-
lima, South Carolina Georgia, Alabama,
and the appointment of an organizer for
that purpose was referred to the incoming
executive council without recommends
tion.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-15
THE HOLIDAY RECESS.
Congress Will Adjourn on the 2lst to Meet
Again Jan. 3rd.
(By the Associated Press

Washington, Dec. 14-Throughout near
ly the entire legislative day the Senate
was in secret session, discussing the Hay
Pauncefote Treaty No business of i'm
portance was transacted in the brief open
session, except the adoption of the House
resolution providing for holiday recess
to extend from Friday, December 21st,
to Thursday, January 3rd.
The President pro tenn, Mr. Frye: an
nounced the appointment of Senators
Hanna (Ohio), Spooner (Wis), and Jones
(Ark.), to make the necessary arrange
ments for the inauguration of the Presi-
dent of the United States on the 4th of
March next A resolution to pay the ex-
penses of an investigation of the claims
of William A. Clark and Martin Maginnis
to seat in the Senate under appoint
ment of the Governor of Montana was
referred to the Committee on Privileges
and Elections, as it had not come from a
standing committee
Mr.. Chandler, the chairman of that
committee, Immediately reported it back
to the Senate and asked for its adoption.
This was objected to on technical grounds.
but the resolution finally was referred
to the Committee on Contingent Ex-
penses
The Senate then at 1850 p. m. went
into executive session, upon the Hay-
Pauncefote Treaty and at 4:5O D. m. ad-
journed
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-15
AID FOR THE EXPOSITION.
Resolution Passed by the Mayors Convention
Urging Passage of Bill.
(By the Associated Press.

Charleston, s. c., Dec. lin the con-
vention of the League of American Muni-
cipalities this resolution was adopted
without a dissenting vote:
THE South Carolina Interstate and
West indian Exposition Company has been
organized under a charter issued by the
State of South Carolina for the purpose
of holding an exposition in the city of
Charleston, of the resources and manu-
factured products of the States of the
American Union and of the West Indies
and of the Philippines. This exposition
will Open December 1st, 1901, and close
June 1st, 1902. 1t has been projected
upon the broadest possible lines and de-
serves the hearty support and co-opera-
ton of all the States and cities of cur
country. 1t especially deserves the fos-
terlng care of the United States Gov
ernment and the League of American Mu-
inequalities urges upon the United States
Congress now in session at Washington
the passage of bill before the House
in aid OF this exposition. 1t is of the
utmost Importance that this measure be
acted upon without delay, and represent
ing as this league does, The people Of
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-15
BACK FROM LUzON
Homeward Movement of
Volunteers Begins Jan |.
Thirty-Seventh Infantry Comes First. Few Of
the State Troops viii Care to Enlist
as Regulars.
as Regulars.
(By the Associated Press. !

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE Secretary of
War has cabled instructions to Major
| General Macarthur at Manila to begin
| the work of returning the volunteer troops
from the Philippines in order to permit
! of their discharge in this country by the
30th of June next. This action has been
| taken in anticipation of the authorization
by Congress of the enlistment of regular
regiments to replace the recalled troops
Plans for the organization of the pro-
posed new regiments have been perfected
at the War Department and complete ar
rangements made for their speedy re-
cruitment and equipment. Action in this
| matter awaits only the approval of Con-
gress. 1t is hoped by the Secretary of
| War and the military authorities that
the bill for the reorganization of the
army now before the Senate will become
a law before Congress takes recess for
the holidays on the 21st instant. The
records of the Department all tend to
show that only small percentage of the
State troops are likely to serve beyond
their present term of enlistment.
The plans of the War Department for
bringing home the volunteer troops are
shown in the following cable message:
War Department, Adjutant Generals S
Office, December 18th, 1900
Macarthur Manila.
'Send volunteer convalescents to the
capacity of the next transport returning
and volunteer regiment by transport
following. AS you report $4,000 now the
Secretary of War directs that you start
home the volunteer regiments until the
force is reduced to $4,000, the number
| fixed before beginning reinforcement by
regulars. Will send you regular regi-
ments to further relieve the volunteers.
(Signed.) "CORBIN."
Manila, December 18th 1900.
"Adjutant General Washington.
With reference to your telegram of
18th. the 9th infantry regiment U. S. "
infantry sails on transport Sheridan, jan
uary 1st, and the Eleventh regiment
United States volunteer cavalry on Jan
uary 18th. The movement will continue
as directed till completed. The Thirty
sixth regiment United States volunteer
infantry is in the field, cannot leave at
present. Authority is requested to re-
tain regular officers in the volunteer
service whose regular organizations are
here Also volunteer officers now assign
ed to special duty, who so desire with a.
view to muster out June 30th. An i'm
portant question of policy is involved as
the departure of volunteers almost rend-
ers it impossible to furnish officers for
special duty the necessities for which are
increasing. Transport Sherman leaves
December 18th with about 500 volunteer
convalescents and the transport Warren
December 22nd with the same number.
Any remaining will go ON transport Sheri-
dan January 1st.
(Signed.) "M'ARTHUR.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-15
DEMANDS OF THE POWERS.
The Ten Which the Emperor Kwang su Will
Accept.
(By the Associated Press.l

Tien Tsin, Dec. 14.-According to credi-
bic Chinese sources of information EN-
peror Kwang Su will agree to the fol-
lowing ten demands of the powers:
First-Indemnity to the amount of
7OO,OO0000 taels. payable within sixty
years and guaranteed by the Lii Kin.
Second-The erection in Pekin of suit
able monument to the memory of Baron
Won Ketteler.
Third-An imperial prince, near rel
ative to the Emperor, to go to Berlin to
apologize and express regret for the mur-
der
Fourth-Foreign troops to hold the lines
of communication between Pekin and Tien
Tsin
Fifth-Punishment of the Boxer Off
cials.
Sixth-Candidates from districts from
where anti-foreign outrages have been
perpetrated not to be allowed to COM
pete in the Chinese examinations in
Pekin for five years.
Seventh-Abolition of the Tsung Ii va
men,
Eighth-Foreign envoys to have access
to the Emperor at all times.
Ninth-Importation of arms and am
munition into the Province of Chi Lii to
be abolished.
Tenth-The land and sH forts between
Shan Hal Kwan, Taku and Pekin to be
destroyed
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-15
BRITISH COLONEL SLAIN
And Three English Captains Num-
bered With the Dead.
FEARS FOR 4 COMPANIES OF FUslLIERS
They May Have Been Captured by Delarey A
Later Dispatch Indicates That the Battle
Has Been Renewed. Clements
Calls For Reinforcements,
(By the Associated Press.)

London, Dec. 14.-Lcrd Kitchener re-
ports that after severe fighting at
Nooitgedacht General Clements forces
were compelled to retire by Commandant
Delarey with force of $500 men. Four
British officers were killed. The other
casualties were not reported.
Lord Kitcheners official dispatch to the
War Office is rs follows:
Pretoria. >becember 13th.-C1ements
force at Nooitgedacht on the Magalies-
burg, was attacked at dawn by Delarey,
reinforced by Beyers commando from
Warmbath, making force estimated at
$500. Though the first attack was re-
pulsed, the Beers managed to get on top
Of the Magaliesburg, which was held by
four companies of the Northumberland
Fusiliers, and were thus able TO command
Clements camp. He retired on Hekpoort.
and took up a position on a hill in the
center of the valley.
THE casualties have not been complete
ly reported, but the fighting was very
severe, and l deeply regret that Colonel
Legge Of the Twentieth Hussars and
captains Macbean, Murdoch and Atkins
were killed Reinforcements have left
here"
Lord Kitchener also reports that the
Beers made an attack and were repulsed
at Lichtenberg, and that General Letmer
was killed. Attacks upon Bethlehem and
Vrede were also repulsed, the Beers los
ing ten killed and IA wounded. Vryheid
was attacked December 11th Sniping
continued when the message was dis
patched.
The scene of the fight is ominously
close to Pretoria. Nooitgedacht is only
% miles northwest of Pretoria. 1t is re-
ported that General Knox, cooperating
with the British column at Reddersburg,
has stopped General Dewet and that
battle is proceeding. The report adds
that many of General Dewet's followers
have been captured.
The scenes at the War Office today re-
call those witnessed in the early stages.
of the war. constant stream of ex
cited and anxious people filled the lobbies.
The absence of the names of any OF the
officers of the Northumberland FusilieTs
in General Kitchener's dispatch leads to
the foreboding that the four companies
of the Fusiliers mentioned are in the
hands of the Beers.
The War Office officials evidently ex-
pect heavy casualty list, but they are
hopeful from the fact that the dispatch
does not mention the capture of the
Northumberland, that such a great
catastrophe has been escaped.
Orders were issued at Aldershot. Malta
and other military centres to dispatch all
the available mounted infantry to South
Africa.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-15
Leads all Carolina Daies News Circulation
friendly power and he would not consent

friendly power and he would not consent
to any ruthless proceedings.
He said that Great Britain on three
different occasions had approached this
country to secure the abrogation of the
Clayton Bulwer Treaty, the United States
declining the overtures.
Senator Lindsay spoke of the ratifica-
ton of the treaty without further amend
ment saying that he was for it because
he considered some agreement with Great
Britain a necessary precedent of the con-
Struction OF the canal.
Mr.. Lindsay also announced his willing
ness to treat with Great Britain for the
total abrogation of the Clayton Bulwer
Treaty.
Senator McCumber also favored rati-
hcation of the treaty without amendment.
senator Elkins reiterated his views for
absolutely independent action.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-15
The HOPKINS BILL
House Census Committee
Called to Consider 1t.
Under This Measure North Cardinals Repre.
sentation in Congress Would Re-
main as New.
(By the Associated Press }

Washington, Dec. 14.-Chairman Hop
kins OF the House Committee on Census,
today called a meeting of that committee
Tor tomorrow morning to consider the
question OF reapportionment of the rep
resentation of States in the House.
Mr.. Hopkins has introduced reappor-
tlonment bill making the House member
ship 257.
The changes it makes are: Losses
enc each, Indiana. Kentucky, Maine, Ne
praska, Ohio, South Carolina, Virginia.
Gains-One each, Louisiana, Minnesota.
New Jersey, New York and West Virginia.
Two. Texas
representative Brosius (Pa.) today in
troduced resolution for a constitutional
amendment designed to permanently fix
the House membership at 357, the present
number
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-15
STILL CIRCLING THE TRACK
Wonderful Performance of Kaser by Which
He Gains Two Laps.
(By the Associated Press.


New York, Dec. 1.-THE fourteen weary
six day grinders, cycling for fame and
money, kept grinding out mile after mile
during the day and evening at the rate
Oh ABOUT Is miles an hour and at 12
CLOCK tonight the leaders had covered
2.264 miles and Z laps, with the third
team just one lap behind.
All the contestants in the big race arc
reported to be in such shape as will in
sure their continuing to the finish al IN
o'clock tomorrow night
Madison Square Garden was taxed to its
utmost capacity tonight the audience ris
ing in their seats and cheering madly
when one OF the riders made an effort to
gain over his fellow riders.
The feature of the days riding was the
performance by Kaser, the seemingly tire
less partner of Ryser who, at five O'Clock
this morning by marvellous burst of
speed stole clean lap on the racers and
repeated the performance shortly after
two O'Clock this afternoon, this time how
ever. having to circle the track over
twenty times or two miles, before he
caught up with the bunch.
During the evening Major Taylor estab-
llshed a new indoor worlds record for
one quarter mile, unpacked, making the
distance in % A. seconds. Bobby Wait
hour, the Southern chamcicn ard Alex
Mclean an old ~.- day racer, were the
contestants in a five-mile pursuit race,
which was won by Walthour. after cover
ing three laps and 20 yards
Jimmy Michael rode five miles paced
by a motor machine in OH 20.
At the close of the fifth day the six
day riders were 81 miles behind the record
made by Waller and Miller last year.
The score at midnight was:
Pierce and McEachern. 2,2S1.3 Elles
and MacFarland. 2,281.3; Simar and
Gogoultz, 22S1.2; Kaser and Ryser. 2,2SO9;
Frederick and Fisher, 2,2S0.7; Waller and
Stinson, 2,279.4; Babcock and Aaronson,
1.506.1; Turville and Gimm 1897.
4 thrifty baker sells what he kneads
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-15
DR.. Heidi Assistant Editor.
(Ry the Agsociated Press. }

Atlanta. Dec 14-Dr. J. w. Heidi. was
today elected assistant editor and busi-
ness manager of the Wesleyan Christian
Advocate by the trustees Of that paper
The recent action of the board OF trus-
tees in creating two Offices to be filled
by two co-editors equal in rank was re-
scinded and DR. Levitt who was elected
editor some time ago will retain that
place with Or. Heidi as his assistant.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-15
OLDEST CONFEDERATE DEAD.
General N. s. Bulger Dies at the Age of One
Hundred.
(By the Associated Presg.l

Birmingham. Ala, Dec. 14.-General
Michael J. Bulger, a distinguished Con-
federate general and public man, died
this morning at Dadeville, Ala. General
Bulger was the oldest Confederate veter-
an living, being 100 years of age. He
was member of the Secession Convention
at Montgomery and led the fight against
secession. He was a candidate for Gov
ernor of Alabama soon after the Civil
War.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-15
Total Bank Clearings.
(By the Associated Pros. !

New York, Dec. 14.-The total bank
clearings at the principal cities in the
United States as compiled by Bradstree+
for the week ended yesterday were 50
O13, 800, ,00S. an increase of So per cent as
compared with the corresponding week
last year.
Totals outside Of New York city STA
loS,9S8, an increase of 2.5 per cent.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-15

the entire country it urges upon all the
members of the House immediate ac
tion.
Resolved that the Secretary of this
league be instructed to send a copy Of
this resolution to the Speaker of the
House of Representatives and also a
copy to the Congressman of the various
States represented in this league"