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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-06-30

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, June 29.-The
topic uppermost in the minds of the
Democracy seems to be whether or not
there shall be specific declaration in
the platform for silver coinage at is to
l, or whether a simple reaffirmation of
the platform adopted at Chicago shall
be sufficient.
1t is believed that much depends upon
Mr.. Bryan's wishes in the matter. but
even he may not be able to influence the
action of the convention, if it deemed
a wise policy to adopt the same plan
that has been followed in several West
ern States and not specifically mention
16 to /.
The interviews with Ex-Governor
Stone and Augustus Van Wyck, in ST.
Louis, and talks with different mem
bers of western delegations who have
arrived, best indicate that some men do
not think it important to make d spe-
cific declaration, while Others make it
plain that if 16 to l is not mentioned it
will be construed as an abandonment
of the principle. The ratio declaration
and three words 10 to IT, are likely
to be the stumbling block in which
otherwise might be harmonious gath
ering. Advocates of 16 to l say that to
/ omit the declaration would be trim
ming" and the party cannot afford to
do any trimming in view of the advanc-
ed stand taken four years ago. after a
| bitter and intense struggle. Those who
are content with reaffirmation of the
| Chicago platform, or who are earnestly
seeking a modification of that docu-
| ment, say that the Democrats want to
/ win and that
The Most Earnest Silver Men
/ ought to be satisfied with Bryan as
! the candidate even If there is not a
| specific declaration in the platform for
! free silver the words 16 to 1 included.
| These men assert that silver cannot be
made the vital issue anyway and that
the campaign would be fought on is
sues that have arisen since 1896, there
! fore it is useless to try and make a
silver declaration, especially as it is
| not desired by the men who did not
stay with the party on that issue four
! years ago. This does not satisfy the
Is to ! men, who say that the very
vital point is that those men now want
to force the silver men out of their
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WORKING FOR T0WNE.
Populists and silver Republicans
Urge Democrats to Nominate Him.

Urge Democrats to Nominate Him.
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, June 29.-The
| greatest activity manifested in the Vice
! Presidential canvass before the conyen-
ton is shown by the managers of
! Charles A. Towne Gen. E. Corser, of
Minnesota, is arranging for the Silver
Republican convention and at the same
time is doing all he can 70 make
| TONNES nomination possible. II is the
intention to have an early conference
between the committees of the Populist
party, the Silver Republican party and
the Democratic national committee with
view of securing some kind of an
agreement for furthering Townes can
| didacy. 1t is quite probable, however,
| that the Democratic national commit
tee will have to refuse to take any re-
| sponsibility, as it is q subject for the
convention.
The desire of the Populists and Silver
Republicans to secure the nomination
OF Towne recalls a similar proceeding
at the Populist convention in st. Louis
in 1896. Ii was known that Bryan was
TO be nominated by the Populists for
president having already been named
| by the Democrats, and there was
/ strong effort made to have Sewall the
| vice presidential candidate. also nomi-
mated. Such leading Democrats as SEN
ator Jones, chairman of the national
committee, and VIM. j. Stone. member
| of the committee for Missouri, were on
/ hand using every effort to bring about
/ the nomination of Sewell, but they
were unsuccessful. Now the Populists,
aided by the Silver Republicans. are
endeavoring to have their candidate for
vice president nominated by the Demo-
Gratis.
1t is argued that Towne's name would
serve to emphasize the silver issue in
| the campaign, just at time when
there is disposition in some quarters
! to leave the endorsement OF silver to
the reaflirmation of the Chicago plat
| form.
| Upon the other hand, in trying to
coneiliate the Eastern Democrats on the
money question, 1t has been suggested
1 that some eastern man whose silver
views are not so radical should be se-
/ lected, even If Mr.. Towne Is being
pressed by the Populists and Silver Re-
publicans, who are Democratic allies.
Mr.. Towne will arrive tomorrow and
will confer with the Democratic lead
ers, who are expected about the same
| time.
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position and make them concede that
mistake was made in Chieaeo ~
course IT is a rather fine point. the DIFF
IeIence between a reaffirming the Chi
cdgo Platform, which declared for ell
ser a. 10 70 and specific declaration
Tor 10 TO l, but it is sufficient 10 causa
eonlentlon. The mere fact that reaf-
hrmatfon is satisfactory TO
Such Large lumber of Wen
who did not remain with the party four
years ago, makes it unsatisfactory ~
the ultra silver men, To them II il 4
concession which they do not want II
make. Hence there is quite an inter
esting contest developing over the Mai
form. N'AO PCT
senator Jones, Of Arkansas, chairman.
OF the Democratic National Committee
arrived tonight. and in a brief inter-
view stated that he did not think a
specific is to l silver declaration was
necessary If the Chicago platform was
adopted.
He was asked the direct question IL a
specific declaration would be made II
the Chicago platform was adopted, and
replied with a question::
H0AA& Ak1A Tue IE-dlkTfNdIsBn OF Inc
Chicago platform be a declaration in
favor Of Is to !? / think 1t would be"
He then added with elaboration.
Il don't think anything Will De adopted
BY this convention that will be devia-
ton SO much as the breach Of a hair from
the principles laid down in the Chicago
platform. 4 re-afhrmation viii mean
every word and letter IN it. including the
16 to / declaration. II it is necessary to
re-state the IS to provision. 1t would BE-
equally necessary 70 state every other
provision: for. il we should single out one
provision and specify It there might Be
claim that
We Did Not Mean to THdorse
the other features j do not know Just
what form the endorsement win take.
but il win mean everything it Gays"
The selection Of presiding officers OF
, the convention has not yet been deter
mined.
Mayor D. A. Rose. of Mfiwaukee. and
Charles s Thomas. Of Colorado: have
been suggested for temporary chairman
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NOT ALL CONFIDENT.

WASHINGTON, June 29.-The Presi-
dent is quitting Washington for his
Canton home tonight, full of confidence
that the situation in China is improved,
though it is fair to say that all the
members of his official family do NOT
agree with him in that conclusion In
deed, the days news. limited though it
was to single cablegram from Adj
miral Kempff and the preparation Of in.
structions to Gen. CLaffee, set out moth
ing calculated to strengthen the hopes
of the friends of Tie foreign ministers
and missionaries who have now been
silent for fully two weeks Kempff's
cablegram was disappointment in his
confession that he knew nothing of the
whereabouts of the missing people, and
there are many expressions OF wonder
that neither that officer nor any of the
foreign naval commanders at Taku, has
been ingenious enough to establish
some system of spying so as to learn
within two weeks what has taken place
at Pekin. Still, it is said at the Navy
Department that Admiral Kempff ap-
parently has done as well as any of the
other commanders in getting the news,
and that it would be manifestly unfair
to pronounce criticism upon him until
all the facts develop. If there has been
any fault, Admiral Remey, who should
arrive at Taku within week, accord
ing to the short message he sent to day
from Hong Kong, will make the fact
manifest.
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PENNSYLVANIA FOR HILL
And IA Reafiirmation of the Chicago
Piatform-Committ Guny's



PITTSBURG, Pa, June 29.-Before
leaving for Kansas City tonight, Col
j. M. Guffey, Democratic national COM
mitteeman, made the following state
ment concerning the convention:
There will be contest over the
platform as well as for second place on
the ticket.
The indications, from all can learn.
are that the Chicago platform Will be
reaffirmed, but without particular King
as to the ratio of value under a BIZ
metallic standard. That Is not a live
question, as Congress will be CONSTITUTE
ed for the next four years. When the
Democrats again achieve control OF the
Senate they will advance bi-metallism
by all proper and expedient legislation.
For the present the nomination Of Mr..
Bryan and the reaffirmation of the Chi
cago platform ought to fully cover all
that the party should ask on the silver
question. There are other and graver
issues confronting the country that de-
mand speedy solution. The preserva-
ton of the principles OF American lib
erty and the essentials OF constitutional
government is more important than
any question of ratios in my judg-
ment.
The outcome Of the Republican con-
yention, and the further fact that the
electoral vote Of New York may he ne.-
essary for the election Of Mr.. Bryan,
would seem TO make 1t the duty OF the
convention to give the second place on
the ticket to the State OF New York.
The delegation from Pennsylvania.
in my opinion, would heartily and
gladly support David B. Hill. who, IL
nominated, would add strength TO the
ticket. not only in New York, but in
other doubtful States.
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CHAFFEE'S INSTRUCTIONS.

Secretary Root devoted the afternoon
to the preparation of instructions to
Brig. Gen. Chaffee, who has been as
signed to the command of the troops
ordered to China, and after a confer
ence the President approved them with
only a few verbal changes, which did
not change their general character.
Although Secretary Root would not
make public the text of Gen. Chaffee's
instructions, he said that generally
speaking Gen. Chaffee had been ordered
to look out for the interests of the
United States in China, to avoid en-
tangling alliances, to act eoncurrentIy
with the other foreign powers where it
was TO the general interest to do so,
and in a word, to continue the policy
that has marked the actions of the
United States government since the
beginning of the Boxer troubles in
China.
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ONLY MINOR NEWS
Comes to London from the south
African War-Preparattons for
Final Operations.

African Wnr-PrepurattOmn for
Final Operations.
LONDON. June 29.--2:50 p. m.--Out-.
side of minor conflicts in che Oranges
river colony, showing continued Boerl
activity in the SeneSal district, the tel
egrams from South Africa merely indi-
cate preparations for, IL is hoped, the
final operations of the tedioalsly pro-
longed war.
A Cape Town dispatch reports an at
tempt by the Beers to blow up the ar
tillery barracks and magazine at Pre-,
toria. II Is added that an artillery
man, who frustrated the attempt by.
Withdrawing lighted fuse. Was killed
by a Boer whom the soldiers AFTER >
wards attempted 20 lynch him.
The British authorities are deportin@,
large numbers of Hollanders to Tiol-,
land. To be dealt with by their own,
government for not observing the state
Of neutrality declared by the Neither,
lands.
President Steyn Is reported TO be at
Bethlehem, consulting with Gen. De-
Wet
Cape Town reports that President
Kruger is still al Machadcdorp. afraid
to move for fear the bridges are UNI
dermined " =
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and It IS expected that one OF them will
be chosen Representative James d.
Richardson, of Tennessee. has been sug-
gested for permanent chairman.
The programme of the silver Republi-
cans will be mapped out tomorrow when
Chairman Towne, OF their national COM
mittee arrives. Bryan win be nominated
for President the same day that he is
nominated by the Democrats. The sill
yer Republicans would like to name
Towne, but If the Democrats choose an
other candidate, that choice will be rati-
fed.
A story has been in circulation indicat-
ing that plans have already been perfect
ed TO nominate Bryan on July 4 even If
the other business OF the convention,
such as permanent organization, commit
tee on credentials and even the platform,
should have to be postponed.
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WASHINGTON, June 29.-Admiral
Kempff to-day acknowledged the error
he had made in reporting the presence
of the foreign ministers with Admiral
Seymour's column eight miles out from
Tien Tsin. His cablegram this morn
ing admits that there is no knowledge
of their whereabouts, and it is assumed
the error in the first report arose from
the admiraPs acceptance of a rumor
that was very generally current at the
time the cablegram was sent.
The fact that the admirals message
is dated at Chefoo to-day warrants the
supposition that Geographic commuui-
cation has been restored between that
point and Taku, where the foreign fleet
lies. There is, however, a possibility
that the admiral could get Il dispatch
across from Taku to Chefoo on the
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same date by pushing the Yorktown,
which has been used as a disratcn boat.
Admiral Kempff's news has added to
the depression in official quarters.
Admiral Remey is pushing the
Taku and he cables that he will sail
from Hong Kong northward to-mor-
row. His main care will be to arrive
at Taku with full coal bunkers, thus
making sure that the Brooklyn will be
ready for any service required when
she reaches that point Hence his an
nouneed purpose TO stop at Nagasaki,
Japan. The stop there also win enable
the Navy Department to change his
orders by direct communication, in
case the conditions change during the
Brooklyn's five day run to Nagasaki
so as to make it necessary to do so.
This port is scarcely out of the route
between Hong Kong and Taku, so there
will be practically no loss Of time in
volved in entering Nagasaki.
No news from any of the American
State Department officers in China was
received over night.
Secretary Hay, who has been severe
ly taxed by the exhausting labors
thrown upon him during the present
heated spell, was indisposed to day and
remained at his home, while Assistant
Secretary Hill looked after the routine
business of the State Department
None of the members of the cabinet
who were present at to-day's meeting,
could see the least change for tie bet
ter in the Chinese situation.
The members share The general de-
preston at the lack OF news from Min
lister Conger. While unwilling TO admit
that hope was fast fading. they un-
doubtedly felt the gravest fears might
he realized
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CHINESE DIPLOMACY
And Dishonesty Believed to be Re-
sponsible for Remarkable Doc
umcnt That Was Turned Down


PARIS, June 29.-3 p. m.-The Chi
nse legation here has communicated to
the French government the text of a
document cabled by the viceroys of
Nankin and Hankow, June q, which is
angreement between the viceroys and
cOnsuls at Shanghai, whereby, subject to
certain conditions, the viceroys under
take to protect the missionaries and
foreign merchants in South and East
China. The document which was sent
for ratification by NJ. Delcasse, consists
of nine articles.
WASHINGTON, y. c., June 29-The
State Department also was made ac-
Quainted with the terms of the agree
ment between the consuls and the vice.
roys looking TO the protection of for
eign interests in the southern prov
inces in China. The first step to this
end was indicated in Secretary Hays
cablegram or last Wednesday TO the
American consuls in China authorizing
them to take direct action instead of
waiting on possible communication
with Minister Conger. Thus author
lied. Consul General Goodnow at
Shanghai, and probably several others
in the south. began negotiations with
the viceroys and TaotiS of their respec-
tive districts. The outcome was the
nine articles of agreement The text
is withheld here from publication, but
1t is understood that its general pur-
pose is TO make neutral the Chinese
treaty ports at Nankin and Hankow.
The naturalization would involve the
withdrawal of foreign men OF war from
the treaty ports and also of any for
eign troops or sailors, leaving to the
Chinese authorities and the residents
of Shanghai and the other ports the
preservation of order.
The agreement Is believed to have
come to the State Department through
Mr. WI, the Chinese minister here,
and is probably one of number of
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FOR PARTY SUCCESS.
Congressman SmIxer spent the Day
With Mr.. Bryan-Mr. suIxer's AM
hfffnn

LINCOLN, Neb., June 2s.-The vice
presidential boom Of Congressman Sui
ger. of New York. received local lmpe-
tus to-day with the arrival Of that gen
tleman in Lincoln. = Dir. Sulzer came
on the morning traM and remained IN
I'll late tonight. He said his mission
was TO talk with Mr. Bryan on matters
pertaining TO the success OF the Demo-
cratic party, and continued:
II have no higher ambition in poll
tics than I see Mr.. Bryan President,
and | viii gladly subordinate all my
ambitions TO bring that about. | am
not seeking the vice presidential nom
ination. A number Of my friends nave
interested themselves In my behalf and
understand are working for me at
Kansas City. / have had a pleasant
day with Ar. Bryan and can say in a
general way that we discussed subjects
relating 70 the success OF the party In
the pending campaign
alr. suizer said he would not be salts
fed with haif-hearted restoration OF
the Chicago platform 50 far as the anan-
ciai plank is concerned
IF there is an attempt 70 evade that
issue" said ne, II shall take the floor.
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LONDON, June 29-In the
House of Commons to-day the
parliamentary secretary of the
foreign office, Mr.. VIM. ST.
John Frederick, announced
that the British losses with
Vice Admiral Seymour's force,
which, with the rest of the re-
lief force, had returned to Tien
Tsin June &c were:
KilIed-Captain Herbert w.
III. Beyts, CROyaI Marines), and
"a men; wounded, seven officers
and 81 men.
Mr.. Brockerick added that
the return of the foreign cas-
ualties was incomplete, but the
total was supposed to be 81 men
killed and 2I2 men wounded.
In conclusion Mr.. Frederick
said that the most recent re-
ports which had reached the
government pointed to the iega-
TONERS being still at Pekin.
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AMPLE CAUSE EXISTS
FOR THE GRAVEST FEARS.
THE MINISTER'S ARE NOT
WITH ADMIRAL SEYMOUR.
HE HAS NO NEWS FROM THEM.
ADMIRAL REMY, ON BOARD THE
BROOKLYN HAS REACHED
HONG KONG.

at Washington are De-
cfdIy Depressed Over the Latest
Information - Failure to Hear
From Minister Conger or to be
Able to Determine His Where
abOuts Causes Alarm-Hope is
Fading Fast and the Grayest
Fears May be Realized-Contradic
tory CabIeErams Cause Confusion.
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WASHINGTON. june 29.-The

WASHINGTON, June 29.-The
navy department this morning
received the following cable-
gram from Admiral kempff;
CHEZ FOO, June 20.
Secretary of the Navy,
"Pekin relief expedition now
in Tien Tsin with 20c sick and
wounded. Ministers and Pekin
party not with them. No news
from them.
(SignedD. "KEMPFF."
The department also was adj
vised this morning that Admir-
al Remy, on the Brooklyn has
arrived at Hong Kong, en- route
to Tgku.
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SIXTEEN 70 ONE WILL
Be THE VITAL ISSUE.
WHETHER THERE SHALL BE A
SPECIFIC DECLARATIO IN THE
PLATFORM ON THAT POINT
OR A SIMPLE RE-AFFIRMATIoN
OF THE CHICAGO PLATFORM AS A
WHOLE, IS THE TOPIC UPPER
MOST IN DEMOCRATIC MINDS.

Some of the Leaders Believe That
Standardization of the Ratio
is Necessary to Prove Good Faith.
While Others Think it Unimport-
ant-SenatOr Jones Against Mem
tioning Sixteen to One-A Reaffir-
nation Includes Every Word in
the Platform.
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rs STILL IN CANTON.

The Canton correspondent of the
Daily Telegraph in a despatch
dated Thursday says:
THE unexpected arrival of an
edict late last night from the en-
peror and empress dowager pre-
vented the departure of Lii Hung
Chang northward on the United
States steamship Brooklyn.
Arrangements for his sailing
had been quietly completed by U.
S. Consul Robert McWade and
Commander Mclean. of the Don
Juan de Austria. The possibility
of rebellion in Canton and the
imperative necessity for the organ
ization. of a properly armed and
reliable corps of 10000 men are
among the chief reasons for the
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THE NEWS IN BRIEF.
GiIbrt Turned Dawn

LONDON. June 29.-The ehancery court
ras refused the injunction asked By Mr.
W. s. Gilbert to restrain Jeanette Steer
the American actress. from continuing
the production Of "PyRmalion and Gail
atea' on the ground that she has altered
the business arranged by him.
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WASHINGTON, June 2ss-Gen. Nee.
Arthur cables. 'Lyei ". Atkins 60, 6.
18th Vol INF wounded IN arm, moderate.
and captured MAJ 18th. Was sent in by
insurgents June 9th. Reports health &c
Charles p. Roberts. captain 18th yois.~
and Private Mcintyre. good"
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The BATTLESHIp OREGON REPORTED
ASHORE ON The ISLAND OF HOO K|E,
Americas Premier Fighting Vessel the Victim of I
Fog in Chinese Waters,

Is
he of Hook
Foo nd a
gone to hera
day
States battle
ke island thry-hve o
her ssist
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| THE Beers STILL Fighting.
GENERAL LORD ROBERTS REPORTS
SEVERAL RECENT SMALL EN-
GAGEMENTs.

A Convoy of stores for the Landley
Garrison Attacked jane 26-Heavy
Rear Guard Action in Which the
British Lost Ten KILLED and over
Fifty Observation-Disclosures Finds =
Boer Laager Deserted and Follow
ing, Captures sheep and Cattle.
The Canadians mt Springs Attack
ed.
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The Tin Plate scale

NEW YORK. June 4.-The conferences
between the American Tin Plate COM
pany and the Amelgakated Association 1T
being continued to-day There tn every
prospect 81 an apicabie UNDERSTANDING
The tin workers have asked for an ada
vance Of IS per cent The conference ais
jourued without an agreement. There
will be another conferences IN two weeks.
The mills OF the American Tin Flat9
Company will close Monday.
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The Demand Rejected

CLEVELAND. Ohio. June 2a.-The Ma
tional Founders Association decided 20
reject the demand Of molders for an ad-
vance OF 3 cents. A strike Is probable.