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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-12-07

The proposed length of the tunnel
is IS miles, 20 miles of this under the
sea. Railway connection in Europe is
planned. by means of line following
the Spanish coast and passing through
Tarifa and Algeciras into France. In
Morocco a line would be constructed
from Tangier. connecting with the
railroad system at Tiemcen. The en-
tire cos. of the tunnel alone is APP
proximated at over $4,000, 900, and OF
the entire connecting line between
Spain and Algiers at about s43,5oO,0o0
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-12-07

Subscriptions in London. on the
30th, to the new issue of f3,000,00o
three per cent. exchequer bonds, re-
payable in 1905, totalled f6,263,50O.
The tenders ranged from IS TO 100.
The average price was 9s 2-10.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-12-07

Former mayor of Portsmouth. o..
G. A. Waller, who was a delegate TO
the convention that nominated Abra-
ham Lincoln. in 800, and who was a
Lincoln elector from Ohio. died at his
home in that city on the 27th.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-12-07

The new six-inch naval guns for the
battle ships of the Maine class were
tested, on the 27th. at the Indian
Head proving grounds, under regular
service conditions, with excellent re-
suits.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-12-07
The VentiIating ProbIem.

On the other hand, Mr.. Murphy
states that the ventilation problem OF
a submarine tunnel, and removal OF
the cobstantly-accumulating water
are very formidable, and expensive OBJ
stacles to be dealt with. Nevertheless
Berlier believes that, by secret proc
ess of his own, he can grapple with
these difficulties and keep the cost or
the work at figure not exceeding
that required in the enterprises at st.
Gotthard and Arlberg. or Simplon. BY
working simultaneously from both
ends OF the tunnel he believes the date
of completion could be safely be
placed at 1907.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-12-07
FROM EUROPE 70 AFRICA.
Scheme for the Construction OF Q
Tunnel Under the Straits
of Gibraltar.
PROPOSED Length TWENTY-FIVE MILES.

Between spain and AIsiersis Es-
timntcd at Si3.5OO.OOo, and the
Time Required for Construction
seven Years.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-12-07
al>rrklu Courier.
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JASPER. : INDIANA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-07
MEETING OF BRITISH sPINNERs.

Manchester, Sept. 6-The greatest interest is
felt in to-mOrrow's meeting of the Lancashire
spinners convened by the Federation Of Cotton
Spinners at which proposal will be brought
forward to discontinue buying American spot
cotton. Since the announcement was made that
such conference would be held there has been
such a rush upon the smaller stocks of cotton
in the hands of Liverpool brokers that to-day's s
sales advanced from three thousand to fifteen
thousand bales. with the result that not more
than one hundred thousand bales are left.
Cotton has not been so scarce before since the
DAYS of the American Civil War. The pur-
chasers are chiefly employers having large con-
tracts hand.
The general opinion the Manchester Ex-
change to-day was that a resolution not to buy
spot cotton during September will be carried
but on the other hand, there are many who
consider that as such a stoppage would give the
American mills an additional opportunity. the
proposal is not likely to be seriously discussed
Not for ten years have prices ruled so high
as they did to-day. and it is probable that some
Continental stock will be attracted in conse-
uuence 1t is hoped that the situation may be
saved by the arrival Of the new crop from
America toward the end of the month
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-07
A NEW PLAN FOR CHINA.
MULTIPLICATION OF RUSSLA'S|
PROPOSAL CONSIDERED.
HELD BY THE PRESIDENT
AND MEMBERS OF THE CABINET.
tBY TELEGRAPH TO THE rR1sUxr.I

lbf TELEGRAPH To TRIBUNE.l
washington, Sept. 6.-The diplomatic situation
IN regard to the Chinese question is not more
clearly defined, except. perhaps, in one or two
respects, than it was last night. The State De-
partment now admits inferentially that re-
sponses invited by the memorandum of August
20 nave been received which indicate the attl-
luoe or most of the Powers in regard to the pro-
posal to withdraw troops from Peking There
Is some reason to believe that one of the Powers,
at least, has not responded, and that one is Great
Britain
The Acting Secretary of State and his as
sistants were busy a good share of the day
studying and comparing the responses that had
been received. and trying to discover or formu-
late new proposition which all the Powers
could agree. The Acting Secretary of State
visited the White House to confer with the
president, and the Secretary of War was also
consulted. further conference at which other
members of the Cabinet who are in town as
sisted was held tonight. In this conference, it
is believed, proposition or a modification
of one submitted by Russia was considered and
discussed. but with what results has not yet
been ascertained.
Definite information regarding the nature and
scope Of the new modified proposition, of
course, is not likely to be obtainable for the
present. There is some reason however, to be-
heve that among it's features will be a sugges-
tion that all the Ministers be withdrawn from
Peking, together with the main body of the
international troops, leaving only sufficient de-
tachments from the various contingents to pre-
serve order and protect the lives and property
of foreigners and of native Christians-these
detachments to remain so long as their presence
might be necessary for the purposes mentioned.
OF course, the main body of the international
troops If this plan should be adopted. would
remain at Tien-Tsin or elsewhere, within sup
porting distance of the capital pending the con-
clusion of peace and indemnity negotiations,
which might be conducted at Tien-Tsin.
Such modification Of the plan proposed by
Russia might be accepted by her. it is suggest
ed. without loss of dignity prestige even If
she were not sincerely desirous of doing every
thing in her power to preserve and promote the
cooperation of the Powers in further efforts to
enforce the policy defined by Secretary Hay in
the note Of July 3.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-07
WHATLONDON EDITORS SAY
COMMENT on THE RESPONSE OF GER
MANY TO RUSSIA.
Copyright: 1900: BY The New-York Tribune.l
IBY CABLE TO THE TRIBUNE.l

rcopyright: 1900: BY The New-York Tribune.l
TBY CABLE TO THE TR1BUNEl
London, Sept :. 6 a m.-Germany's reply to
he Russian proposal for the evacuation of
Peking is commented upon by nearly every
,sner this morning. The Times" states that
the German decision IS one TO which nobody
need object. It is for Germany, as for each one
Of the Powers to settle for herself what her own
position requires.
THE Standard" says the answer from Berlin
IS. in fact, a rejection of the Russian recon-
mendation. though in form 1t appears to be
highly conciIiatory.
The News" remarks that the reply is. as
might have been expected, neither complete ac-
ceptance nor entire refusal. In form 1t is nearer
refusal than acceptance; in substance 1t is
nearer acceptance than refusal.
The Telegraph" says nothing but an explicit
refusal 10 evacuate Peking was 10 be expected
from a nation which. through the murder of its
Ambassador, has suffered IN a peculiar degree
from the brutal recklessness Of the Boxers.
The Mail" says that Germany's decision to
retain her troops at Peking was certain from
the first. for though the German policy is above
all things anxious to avoid quarrels with Rus
sia II is not less anxious TO avoid making itself
ridiculous in the sight Of the world. which re-
suit must inevitably have foIAwed had Count
vaIdersee landed at Taku TO find that even the
German army had retired.
The Shanghai correspondent OF ''The Times
says the viceroy OF wu-Chung has telegraphed
10 the British ConsuI-GeneraI urging that Great
negotiations He lays stress upon the magni-
tude Of British trade interests. which seri-
ously threatened by the possibility Of a con-
tinuance of disorder.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-07

general conditions of the print market especially
in New England Mr.. Borden said:
1.-The print market is very prosperous. The
cotton crop will be abundant. just as almost
every other crop has been this year. To be sure.
the mills at Fall River are not busy now as
they were during the last eighteen months The
present dulness is due to the mills having on
hand a larger supply than they have a demand
for"
''Is it true that the purchase was designed to
keep the mills open and wages up?' asked the
reporter.
Not at ALL" said Mr.. Borden. Il am in favor
of high wages a general principle of business
Just every other manufacturer Is. My pur-
cnase was not an unusual effort to relieve an un-
usual state of affairs. Wages must always be
kept up because cheapenng of manufacture
cheapenS prices
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-07
GERMANY DECLINES.
REJECTTON OF THE RUSSIAN
PROPOSAL.
MOVES BY TWO POWERS ON THE CHI
NESE CHESS BOARD-FRANCE
WITH THE CZAR.

Amodifcation A of Russia's proposal for
Withdrawal of troops from Peking was
considered by President Mckinley and
members of the Cabinet
The Russian plan has been approved
bv France and disapproved by Germany.
Agitation continues in China, fighting
between Boxers and Germans being re-
norted in Shan-Tung Province and street
riots in Canton. Riots against native
Christians in Chang Chow and Lung
Chi. near Annoy, have assumed serious
proportions.
Ii Hung Chang, according to report
from Hong-Kong. is expected to start
from Shanghai tomorrow for Peking.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-07
PALACE DIRTY AND NEGLECTED.
HOW THE IMPERIAL BUILDINGS IMPRESSED
THE FOREIGNERS.

THE FOREIGNERS.
Berlin Sept. 6.-The German Vice-Admiral at
Iaku telegraphs that Captain Pohl in his report
from Peking, says the impression he formed on
marching through the Imperial Palace reception
halls and rooms August % was dirt and
neglect No treasures. he adds were observed.
The report now is that the Empress Dowager
fed from Pekng on the morning of August Is.
Captain Pohl. under date of August 81, says:
The I'd Marine Battalion has arrived here.
After handing over the command to Majo Gen.
eral Hoeppner will march to Tien-Tsn with
the landing force which is much in need of rest
companies of seamen will be posted at the
halting places TO protect the water and commu-
nications.
The German Admiral reports that the allied
forces landed at Taku up to August % were as
follows:
German--Oficers. 81; men. $3.50; guns. 6;
horses, 544 Americana officers, 1S1; men. 5427;
guns II; horses 1929. Great Britain-Oficers,
rs; men, 6. l46; guns. 25; horses, ,S97. France
Officers, 1872; men, 51S6; guns, 81; horses, $40
1talian-Off1cers 26; men, 552: ! gun; horses,
10 Austrta-Oficers, 16 men, 272: guns, 2;
horses, so.
The details Of the Russian and japanese forces
landed were not available when the dispatch
sent
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-07
SERIOUS RIOTS NEAR AMOY.
NATIVE CHRISTIANS VICTIMS OF CHINESE
MOBS IN INLAND TOWNS.

Washington. Sept. 6.-The Japanese Lega-
ton was informed to-day by telegraph by the
Foreign Office at Toxic of the receipt of dis
patch from the japanese Consul at Annoy
stating that the riots against native Christians
in Chang Chow and Lung-Chi have assumed
serious proportions. The city gates in six ad-
Joining districts have been completely closed,
and Yung, Taotai Of the locality, having been
disgraced on the ground Of unpopularity, has
been succeeded by Chen. Taotai OF Annoy. who
will proceed to Chang-Chow as soon as the
present troubles at Annoy are settled
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-07
MR.. RocKH1LEs ALLEGED REMARKS.
Ry The Associated Press.)

Shanghai Sept CIV. W. Rockhill. United
States Special Commissioner in China, when
questioned to-day regarding his denial Of state
ments made by him to a correspondent of The
Associated Press. and cabed to the United
States from Shanghai last Sunday said the
State Department had cabled him regarding
the interview and. he considered the con-
versation personal he had felt justified in re-
plying that he had given interview.
The correspondent of The Associated Press
on the occasion in question, visited Mr.. RockhiI
as a correspondent and for the purpose of in
quiring whether, in Mr. RockhilPs opinion, Rus
sia would withdraw from Peking. AS Mr.. Rock
hill did not request the correspondent TO refrain
from publishing his views, expressed during
the conversation, the correspondent thought he
desired to have them made known.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-07
DENIED BY NR. ROCKHILL.
THE INTERVIEW SENT OUT FROM sHANt4
Hal REPUDIATED.

Washington, Sept. 6.-The State Department
this afternoon issued the following bulletin:
A cablegram has been received from Mr. w
W. Rockhill, dated at Shanghai, September 3,
in which he authorizes the Department en-
phatically and categorically to deny the state
ments made in certain newspapers relating to
an interview alleged TO have been given by him.
The only interview he has ever given related
strictly to the circular of July 8. He states
that no merchant vessel viii be sailing from
Shanghai for several days.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-07
Mr.. Rockhin in this interview, is reported to
hsva

If the Chinese Government is able to break the
concert of nations and to bring about q disagree
ment on the part Of any Government IN such a
way as to secure any relaxation Of the joint de-
mands, all the foreigners in China may as well
pack up and leave
This is the very best opportunity to settle for
ell time the status of foreigners in China that
matter Is not settled now, the Chinese will be
ged persist in their present policy and the
Powers will have the whole trouble to thresh over
again every two or three years. l believe that all
the Governments are impressed with this truth
and believe most of them realize that definite
and permanent settlement Of the status of for
eigners and the establishment Of freedom OF trade
are more important TO them than the acqui-
sition of territory.
This has been deliberately planned movement
on the part Of the Chinese Government to expel
all foreigners. The DEGREES printed in 1.-THE I'm
perial Gazette" prove this. The movement has
been practically successful since every foreigner
the interior has been obliged to seek refuge in
the treaty ports. The Imperial Government merely
utilized the Boxers convenient accessories to its
schemes.
The relief of Peking is merely an incident Of the
crisis. The really important work remains to be
done. Marquis Ito. probably the best informed
alive Eastern politics, said to me that the
present was the greatest crisis in the history Of
China, and that all preceding Eastern questions
sink into insignifcance beside IT. Are civilized
nations to yield 10 the Chinese conceit Of their
superiority?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-07

There was a bear panic on the Cotton Ex-
change yesterday during which prices advanced
violently. closing at figures from SO to 42 points
above the opening quotations January, the ac-
tive month, opened at 9.15, sheer 81 points
ceded to S.97, then rose again with violent fuct-
nations to 9.25, closing at that price bid. As
point in cotton every one hundred bales. the
lowest amount OF cotton that be dealt in
on the Exchange means S.. where blocks Of thou
sands of bales are dealt In, as is common the
great fortunes made or lost in fractions of min
utes in this colossal speculation can be readily
comprehended. Trading was exceedingly active.
buying being led by the stronger bulls, who
seemed to pay no heed at all to the crop and
weather news, which was favorable to a big
output of new cotton, but were guided wholly by
the reports of the cotton famine in Liverpool.
predictions of bullish Government crop
port next Monday and light receipts at the ports
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-07
GERMANS LAND AT SHANGHAI.

Shanghai. Sept. 6-The first battalion of Ger
man troops landed here to-day from the steam
er Batavia. The foreign consuls and detach-
ments Of French and Russian troops received
them and escorted them TO camp, the bands
pIav1ng German airs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-07
BLACK FLAGS MARCHING NORTH.

Yokohama, Sept. THE japanese Foreign
ONCE has received telegram from Sha-Hsi
(Sha-Hsien?) dated September f. saying that
large bodies of Black Flags. under command of
General Lu were passing northward through
the provinces of Human and Hu-Pei.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-07
MANY BOXERS KILLED.
TWO THOUSAND SLAIN IN CONFLICTS WITH
YAUN sHI KArs TROOPS

YAUN sHI KArs TROOPS.
London Sept. 1T is reported that two thou
sand Boxers have been killed and wounded in
conflicts with the troops of General Yuan shi
kai' Military Governor of Shan-Tung
Hong-Kong dispatch reports from wu-Chow
that serious dsaffection exists at LUNCHEON.
Three hundred robbers beseged the residence of
a wealthy Chinaman at Tai-Ping-Fu The Pre-
lect OF Wu-Chau. with one hundred soldiers
Went to his assistance. but has been compelled
TO telegraph for four hundred reinforcements
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-07
II HUNG CHANGES ALLEGED ADv1cEs.

London, Sept. Ga dispatch from Hong-Kong
contains the remarkable statement that Ii Hung
Chang has received advices from Peking TO the
effect that the allied forces are gradually hand
ing over the government of the capital 10 the
chinese. and that Prince Ching, former presi-
dent of the Tsung-li-Yamen has been placed in
charge of the Imperial city.
According TO a dispatch from Shanghai 1t Is
reported there that Prince Tuan' the father OF
~ heir apparent and reported leader of the
s-...a,,,a anti-foreign movement at the palace, is
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-07
FATHER DRIVES AMBULANCE.
PLOT AGAINST SULT4N'S LIFE.

JUBILEE FESTIVITIES AT THE YILDIz
KIOSK SPOILED
Constantinope, Sept 6-Abdul Hamid's en-
joyment Of the jubilee festivities which began
Sunday on the completion OF his twenty-hfth
year as head of the Ottoman Empire has been
spoiled by the discovery of plot against his
life.
One hundred and eighteen arrests. including
several high officials. have already been made
and a secret inquiry is proceeding
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-07

INDIVIDUALITY IN RAILROADING.
The Pennsylvania Railroad is marked by its
superb train service 10 all ths chief cities OF the
Middle WeSt-(Advt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-07

corteo by Japanese Russian cruiser seems
oouotrul' Probably the task will be more con-
genial to the latter
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-07

BLOCK SYSTEM on THE PENNSYLVANIA
RAILROAD
Secures perfect safety the traveller. fast and
convenient schedule OF Western trains.-tAdVt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-07

Continued on third page.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-07-20
A FLORAL NOSEBLEED.
The Vulgar Name OF beautiful
Flower Known as the
TriIIium.

Why speak of the lovely painted tril-
lums, with their three daintily
crinkled petals, streaked with rose
purple? says Bradford Torrey, in the
Atlantic. One after another gathered
them (pulled them, to speak with poet
ic literalness), each fresher and hand
somer than the one before it, till the
white stems made handful.
oh" said a man on hotel piazza,
as | returned. 81 see you have nose
bleed" ! was putting my hand to my
pocket, wondering why ! should have
been taken so childishly, when it came
over me what he meant. He was look
ing at the trilliums, and explained, in
answer to a question, that he had al
ways heard them called nosebleed.
Somewhere, then, l omitted to inquire
where, this is their vulgar" name. In
Franconia the people call them Ben
jamins," which has pleasant Biblical
sound-better than nosebleed, at all
events-though to my thinking, trilli-
um is preferable to either of them, both
for sound and for sense. People cry
out against Latin Names" But why
is Latin worse than Hebrew? And who
could ask anything prettier or easier
than trillium, geranium, anemone and
hepatica?
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-07-20
HE MISSED THE MOTIVE.
The Speaker Thought II Was His Own
Genius That Held the
Child.

This is story which Representative Eddy,
Of Minnesota, tells on himself Mr.. Eddy
not only enjoys the situation when the laugh
is turned against him, but has sense of hu.
NOR which leads him to start tho laugh some.
times himself:
In making the campaign in my district
one year." said Mr.. Eddy, IL took along as
an attraction veteran OF the war of 1872
and of the civil war who was famous hand
at beating the drum. He was drummer
from away back and could arouse a whole
township. Drum music is an incendiary
kind of thing, anyhow, and the old captain 8
drumming was particularly stirring
well, one night, after the captain drum
had given the usual overture, / commenced
my speech to the populace which had been
lured to the scene by his drum. ! noticed
at the foot of the rostrum, the same being
a big dry goods box, bright-eyed little
fellow about II years old, who sat through
the speech following me with great atten.
ton. 1t pleased me very much. Any fool
can interest an audience of adults, but il
takes genius to hold child,
$50, after the speaking, | went down and
spoke to the little fellow, and after shaking
hands with him asked him how he liked my
speech.
"'Oh, it will do he said; but # wa:
you / would keep the captain drumn.u' all
the time. Washington Star.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-07-20
AsheNiIle, N. G.

Few regions have been more richly en-.
lowed by Nature than that famous section
If Western North Carolina POLITICALLY
Termed the Land OF the Sky" 1t has eli
mate so dry and health-glving that it has be-
come known the world over as natural san.
tarium for the cure OF all troubles OF pull
monary or bronchial nature.
Asheville, the center of this. beautiful
mountain hemmed plateau, is the highest
city east of Denver, and is busy, thriving
place of 1900 inhabitants, with all the
modernisms of city life The city lies just
at the point where the beautiful French
Broad and Swannanoa Rivers join theii
crystal waters.
Within the city or in its suburbs man,
people of wealth have built beautiful and
expensive homes, and most notable among
them being the chateau of Mr.. George w
Vanderbilt, which, with its great estate, ha:
cost upwards of four million dollars.
Asheville is an all.the-year resort, for the
great mountains protect it in the winter
from the cold winds, and its summer climate
is made delightful because of its altitude.
For descriptive matter of Asheville anc
vicinity, call on any Southern Railway
Agent, or write Mr. c. A. Benscoter, A. G
p. A., Chattanooga Tenn.