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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-10-12

BRYAN To MEIKLEJ0HN
His Reply to the Latter's Letter as to
the Treaty With the Sultan OF SuIu.

Kalamazoo, Mich, October 10.-WfI-
liam J. Bryan today took cognizance OF
the letter sent to him bv Assistant Sec
retary Of War Meikeljohn and prepared
a reply to it. The reply says:
81 am in receipt of your favor of the
9Th in regard TO the Sulu treaty. 1t is
true that the president two months
after the signing of the treaty sent to
General Otis the instructions which
you quote. You will note that the
treaty, or agreement, as the president
describes it, was confirmed and ap-
proved subject to the action Of con-
greSs, and the only exception that he
made was that in regard to article 10
relating to slavery. You can but know,
however, that since the president sent
these instructions, the republican par
ty, with the approval of the admins
tration, has adopted the theory that
the constitution does not follow the
flag and, therefore, the 18th amend
ment does not interfere with slavery
in the Sulu archipelago.
1.-The Porto Rican law asserts the
doctrine that the people of Porto Rico
are beyond the protection of the con-
stitution and can be governed by the
arbitrary and unrestrained power of
stitution itself cannot reach the West
Indies, how can the 18th amendment
find it's way across the Pacific into
Asia? The president does not repudi-
ate article 18th which reads as follows:
1.-The United States give full protec-
tion to the sultan and his subjects if
any foreign nation should attempt to
impose upon them
I'm view of the fact that the preSi-
dent in his letter Of acceptance declares
it dangerous for us to agree to protect
a Christian republic. in the Philippine
islands, would it not be wise for him to
withdraw the agreement to protect a
Mohammedan island?
''The agreement does not repudiate
article Nth, which reads as follows:
1.-The United States will not sell the
island of Sulu or any other island Of
the Sulu archipelago to any foreign
nation without the consent of the sui
tan of Sulu.'
IF we buy all the Philippines islands
from Spain without the consent Of the
inhabitants, is it fair that we should
agree not to sell any Of the Sulu islands
without the consent of the sultan? Ir
other words, is it more important thai
a sultan's wishes should be considered
than that the interests of the rest OF
the people should be regarded"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-10-12
CONFEDERATE VETERANS
Their Annual Meeting to be Held Gath
Instant-PeanutC Company Chartered
Especial to the Messenger.)


Raleigh. y. c., October 9.-The an
nual meeting of the Confederate Vet
erans' Association OF North Carolina
takes place in the hall of the house OF
representatives here Wednesday Oc-
tober 24th next, at O'Clock p. m Sub
jects OF importance to the welfare OF
the veterans VIII be especially consid-
cred.
The state charters the North Caro-
lima Peanut Company, OF Weldon. cap
ital $50 900, NJ. w. Ransom, T. L. En-
cry and others stockholders: with
leave TO increase the capital to 800, =
O00
Two cony1cts from Jackson and four
from Chowan arrived al the peniten-
tiary today. Twenty convicts are sent
from the penftentiary to the state
farms on the Roanoke river to pick
cotton
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-10-12

1t is well TO know that Dewitts
Witch Hazel Salve viii heal burn and
stop the pain at once. II will cure
eczema and. skin diseases and ugly
wounds and sores II Is certain cure
Tor piles Counterfeits may be offered
YOU See that you get the original De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve. r r. Bel
IamY
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-10-12

Feelings of safety pervade the
household that uses One Minute Cough
Cure, the only harmless remedy that
produces immediate results 1t is in
fallible for coughs. colds, crop and all
throat and lung troubles 1t will pre-
vent consumption. r. R. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-10-12

Do not get scared if your heart trou-
bles you. Most likely you suffer from
indigestion Kodol Dyspepsia Cure di-
gests what you eat and gives the worn
out stomach perfect rest. 1t is the only
preparation known that completely di-
gests all classes of foods that is why
It cures the worst cases of INDIGESTION
and stomach trouble after everything
else has failed 1t may be taken in an
conditions and cannot help but do you
good. r. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-10-12
Selling crueer Souvenirs,

London. October s.-A silk hat oox.
purchased in London about ten years
ago by Paul Kruger. was sold at auc-
ton today. There was keen competi-
ton for possession Of the hat box
which finally realized e25. A pipe at
one time used by Mr.. Kruger fetched
ES los.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-10-12

James Fftzharris, the Phoenix Park
conspirator, known as Skin the Goat, -
who was rearrested at Liverpool for
failing to report himself under the
term Of his prison release license. is
liberated
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-10-12

General Fftzhugh Lee is in Rich
mond- His plans contemplate his re-
naming there several days and about
November 1st returning with his family
to Havana
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-10-12
Every Movement Hurts

cles feel stiff and sore and joints are
painful 1t does not pay to suffer long
from this disease when it may be
cured so promptly and perfectly by
Hoods Sarsaparilla- This medicine
goes right to the spot, neutralizes the
acidity of the blood, which causes
rheumatism, and puts an end to the
pain and stiffness.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-10-12

This is the season when mothers are
alarmed on account of Group. It is
quickly cured by One Minute Cough
Cure, which children like TO take. r.
r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-10-12

The best method of cleansing the iv-
er is the use of the famous little pills
known as DeWitt's Little Early Risers
Easy to take. Never gripe. R R. Bel
lamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-10-12

Biliousness is cured by Hoods Pills
25c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-06
A MILLION PERSONS
viii Be Affected by the Pro-
posed Strike of Coal Miners.

Indianapolis, Ind, Sept. 6.-The eyes of
the commercial world are turned toward
Indianapolis today. The threatened gem
eral strike involving 900 anthracite coal
miners in Pennsylvania is of international
Importance. If the strike is ordered by
the national board of the United Mine
workers, approximately one million per-
sons will be affected.
The national board members began ar
irving last night for the conference today
The board meeting called for 10
o'clock, but was delayed until noon on ac-
count of the absence of Fred Dilcher, who
has been at work in the anthracite fields
and is familiar with the situation. The
anthracite fields are located in Schuylkill
Susquehanna, Northumberland, Luzerne,
Columbia, Carbon and Dauphin counties,
Pennsylvania. Hazelton is the central
city of the region and here will be the
headquarters of the officers of the United
Mine workers.
To the operators time has been granted
until Saturday to meet the demands OF
the miners. The feeling among the board
members and others today is expressed
without reserve All say that they hope a
clash will be averted and are waiting to
see what will be the answer of the oper-
ators.
Hazelton, Pa, Sept CT. D. Nichols,
of Scranton, and John Fahrey, of Shamo-
kin, members of the committee when
presented the demands of the United Mine
workers to the operators who are expected
the other member of the committee Tor
the purpose of enlisting the services of a
committee of outsiders, in accordance
with the resolution adopted by the con-
get to town this afternoon, but the pros
pect of settlement now seems remote
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-06
BRYAN ON SEWALL.
Pays Warm Tribute to the Worth of
His Former Running Mate.

Grafton, w. Va, Sept. 6-Mr. W. J.
Bryan was visibly shocked upon being
informed of the death of Arthur Sewall
his fellow candidate on the national
Democratic ticket in 1896 He received
the news through a message from Mr.
Sewall's son and Immediately sent
message of coincidence. Referring to Mr.
Sewall in conversation today Mr. Bryan
expressed himself as panied at the news
and said that Mr.. Sewall was a warm
personal friend as we'll as political as
sociate.
.sI met him first at the Chicago con-
vention,'' he said, land during the cam
paign had opportunity to become we'll
acquainted with him and have seen him
at intervals since, the last time in
Georgia last February. He was man
of strong character, deep convictions
and upright life and he had the courage
to stand for his opinions no matter how
great the opposition might be- When
the silver fight divided the party, he
was one of the very few national COM
n1itteemen, If not the only one in New
England who voted with the silver ele-
ment of the party.
He was a banker, but believed in
bimetallism- He had a considerable in
come, but was willing to pay income tax
and was an earnest supporter OF do
mestic principles in general. His death
brings loss to the party as well as sor-
row to those who knew him intimately"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-06
CHECK TO RUSSIA.
England Thinks She Has the Cars
Game Blocked.

New York. Sept. GA dispatch to the
Tribune from London says:
Opinion gains ground that no more
powers, not even France, will return an
affirmative reply to the Russian propo-
sitiOn. On the other hand, it is also
thought that none of them will care
to send a decided negative. and efforts
are now being made either to find a
middle course or induce Russia to with
draw her suggestion Prevalent opinion
here certainly is that Great Britain
ought TO retain her troops in Pekin if
any two powers will support her in so
doing.
Dissrust of Ii Hung Chang deepens,
and it is now accepted that the Russian
scheme was arranged after consultation
with him. On this point an interesting
statement was made yesterday by the
Chinese minister, who is a strong ad-
herent of Earl Ii, and was once his
personal secretary. Asked whether he
had received a telegram from Ii Hung
Chang urging him to persuade England
to accede to the Russian proposal, the
minister replied in the affirmative.
Russia" he continued, has offered
at the inStigation of Lii Hung Chang. to
remove her forces from the capital, and
has thereby taken the first step toward
a general peace. I do not believe Rus
sia's move has a double meaning, as
persistently suggested, and 1 certainly
am unable to confirm in any degree the
report that the czar has been propiti-
ated by a promise of Manchuria- You
may discredit it entirely"
Asked if he had succeeded in per-
suading England the minister replied:
Il am doing all I possibly can
have sent a powerful memorial to Lord
Salisbury, and am anxiously awaiting
his reply. So much depends upon it
that America and Germany are hang
ing on the decision
Speaking unofficially for a moment.
cannot but think that Great Britain's
withdrawal or promise Of withdrawal
would pave. the way to a speedy settle
ment. The Chinese people generally are
of war, and would welcome any nego-
tiations which would have as conclu-
sion mutual commercial basis more
permanent lines than heretofore be-
tween the two countries Earl Lii, what
ever you may assert to the contraa@,
is pro- European and not pro-Russian.
Moreover, he is not philanthropically in
clined and does not seek for peace and
reorganiza ton of the western CONNER
cial dealings because it would benefit
China He is progressive, and in this
is diametrically opposed to Prince
Tuan-''
To the further question whether the
Chinese government still existed as an
agent of authority, the minister an
swered:
"Yes, in it's entirety. 1t has only
changed its seat, as it did in 1860, and
taken up temporarily a residence IN
Shan ST. Earl Ii is working in full
sympathy with the emperor and pr1Vy
council, who with the empress and the
vicerOys constitute the government All
are bent on peace
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-06
WANT NEW BLOOD.
Younger Element i'm Athletic
Club Demands More Athletics.

A number of the members of the To-
peka Athletic association have arranged
for caucus to be held tonight at APO
Kansas avenue for the purpose of nomi-
mating officers to be supported by them
at the annual election October 1.
The younger element in the association
is dissatisfied with the manner in which
the club is conducted They want more
athletics The idea is to have a base
ball team during the summer, a football
team during the fall and boxing and
wrestling matches during the winter. As
a member said today: THE object is not
to have prize fights or anything of the
sort but boxing and wrestling are legiti-
mate sports and as we call ourselves an
athletic association we desire that form
of entertainment" A ticket of officers
will be nominated and the members of
the caucus will support that ticket at the
annual election.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-06
A CLEVER SWlNDLE.
1t Caught Many Police Officials
For $S Each.

San Francisco, Sept.6.-A novel swind-
ling scheme, evidently planned to en-
brace the continent has just been brought
to light. Recently the head office of
Wells, Fargo & Co., express in this city
has received from its agents in the in
terror numerous letters and kilograms
asking for Instructions relative to the
disposition Of certain packages of val
liable certificates expressed from Green
vile Junction, Me-, on each of which
there was a C. o. d. charge of IS. In
each place the chief of police or consta-
BILE has received a letter signed Douglass
w. Hill, chief inspector of police, Hall
fax, Nova Scotia, containing an order
for the package and statement that 1t
had been sent to NJ d. Byrnes, an ab-
sconder For the capture of Byrnes, of
whom complete description was given
a reward Of $3.50 was offered, and for the
recovery of the express package an addl-
tional reward of $500 would be paid In
several cases the peace officer paid the
IS and secured the worthless package
The express agent had orders to send
this to Frederick Brewster, attorney at
law, New York. The scheme was known
to have been worked with more or less
success in at least a dozen California
towns
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-06
ROOSEVELT WELCOMED
To Detroit by a Committee of
$50 Citizens.

Detroit, Mich, Sept. 6.-Governor The
odore Roosevelt arrived in this city to-
day accompanied by John P. Clark, of
New York. A committee of $50 Detroit
ers met the governors train at Essex,
Ont, and escorted him to the city. A
magnificent floral shield was presented
to the colonel at Essex by Gen. Duffield,
chairman of the welcoming committee.
At the Michigan Central station,
large crowd assembled to catch a
glimpse of the vice presidential candi-
date. Col Roosevelt was warmly well
coined along the drive to the Hotel Cad
lilac. A public reception was held in the
hotel this afternoon. Col. Roosevelt will
address a mass meeting tonight and will
leave at 1920 p. m. for Saginaw, Grand
Rapids, Kalamazoo and the west
Governor Roosevelt was met on his
arrival here and shown the telegram an
nouncing the death of State Controller
Morgan of New York. He was asked
whether he would appoint a successor
before his return to the state. The gov
ernor replied that he was not certain
whether he had the authority to appoint
and at any rate would not act for the
r1reSA0f
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-06
GO INTO SECRET SESSION
Letter Carriers Air the Financial Con-
dition of the Association.

Detroit, Sept. GA considerable por-
tion of today's proceedings of the Ma
tional Association of Letter Carriers
were in executive session. Some of the
delegates had criticised the administra-
ton of the organizations finances, and
the annual reports had shown that the
receipts are not equalling expenditures
President Parsons suggested free dis
cussiOn of the whole matter in executive
session and the convention voted ac-
cordingly- The secret session resulted
in the clearing up of various misunder-
standings on minor points. COM
mittee will be appointed to report upon
means for enlarging the income of the
association or reducing expenses.
Considerable soreness was exhibited
at the outset of today's sessions by some
caustic remarks made from the plat
form by President Parsons. He charged
the Detroit carriers with selfish conduct
last night in filling the suburban cars
provided for trip TO Mt Clemens with
themselves and friends to the exclusion
of a great many of the visiting dele
gates
Some of the Detroit men hotly denied
the aspersions on their hospitality. and
the disagreeable subject was debated
quite fully.
The official nominating committee has
prepared a report which recommends re-
election of all the present officers This
afternoon the convention was taken to
the ST. Clair flats on board Detroit
ferry steamer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-06
BIG WHEAT SHIPMENT.
Armour & Co. Send One Million Bush
els Away.

Chicago, Sept. Gone million bushels
of wheat, the largest shipment in one
day in many years, was placed with
vesselmen yesterday for shipment to
Lake Erie. Most of this grain was
shipped from the elevators controlled by
Armour & Co. With the wheat went
SOC, GOO bushels of corn and oats.
Among grain and vesseimen the ship
ment of such a large quantity of grain
was the main topic of conversation
For months the average of the daily
charters have not been over $4,000 to
100, 900 bushels, and there was consider
able speculation as to the sudden out
going of this great bulk of wheat.
Mr.. Armour's representatives were on
the ground early in the morning and en-
gagged every boat in sight. 1t was not
until then that other shippers woke
up and started out to find vessel room.
Most of them were disappointed, and
will probably have to wait the arrival
of the next fleet One South Chicago
firm secured the Rockefeller steamer
Ericsson for $50, 600 busGels of wheat and
600 bushels of corn
The bulk of the grain is in the public
elevators, which are required to furnish
a statement of stock on hand to the
board of trade. The present stock is
estimated at II, ,S65, 600 bushels. an in
crease of 464, 600 bushels over last week
The stock in the private elevators,
which do not furnish the board with
statistics. is estimated at 5000, 600 bush
els.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-06

cation. Hence the prospects Of the con-
tinued concord of the powers are be-
lieved to be improving. 1t is thought
that the announcement of the names of
the four personageS appointed by inn
peria1 edict as Chinese peace commits
sioners will furnish Russia with a plauS-
ible reason to join in the American de-
mand for the appointment of a more
satisfactory commission and give
Russia ground for delaying the with
drawal of her troops from Pekin until
the Chinese imperial party shows a more
conciliatory disposition
According to a dispatch from Shang-
hal it is reported there that Prince
Tuan is hiding within easy reach of
Pekin, awaiting the result of the pres
ent conference of the powers
The rumors emanating from Shanghai
that the expedition which, it is said,
will shortly start for Pao Ting, will go
thence to Tai Yuan Flu, capital of the
province of Shan ST. where the dow
soJourning. can be dismissed as fam
tastic- The allied forces are in no way
equipped for such a crusade.
The boxers are still active in Shan
Tung province. An official dispatch
from Tien Tsin reports that 500 boxers
attacked a patrol of German marines
near Ian Tsun (?) September 5, with
the result that 40 boxers were killed
and the Germans suffered no loss
THE OREGON READY FOR BUSI-
NESS.
Washington, Sept. 6.-The arrival of
the Oregon off Shanghai brings the IA
nous battleship again into position to
take part in operations for the solution
of the Chinese problem and for the eff
fective protection of American interests
for the first time since she ran on the
rocks near Che-FOO, more than two
months ago. From Captain Wilde's dis
patch it is understood by the officials of
the navy department that he seized the
opportunity to telegraph his safe passage
across the Yellow sea from Kure to the
Yang Use while waiting for a favora BILE
tide which would permit a ship of the
Oregon's deep draught to cross the bar
and reach the neighborhood of the Woo
Sung forts, where the New Orleans and
the Princeton have been representing the
United States for several weeks.
The advent Of the Oregon, with her
powerful battery and formidable arrnor
protection, will remove much of the dan
ger to foreign interests which has been
these dreaded fortifications, which could
close the river to all unarmored vessels
hurrying to rescue foreigners in Shang-
hal in case rioting should begin in that
city.
No orders were issued by the navy de-
partment for the dispatch of the Oregon
to Shanghai and her sudden appearance
on the scene is attributed to the wishes
of Admiral Remey, who has full authori-
ty for the disposition of the vessels of
his fleet to meet all possible emergen-
cieS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-06
HICH-HANDED
UsurpatiOn Of the Presidency
of Colombia.
Rightfnl Chief Executive Is In
Prison.
WAS A COUP D'ETAT.
Details of the Situation Have
inst Come to Lipht.
WAS A COUP D'ETAT.
Consul General at New York
Refuses His Recognition.

New York, Sept 6.-Neito Zalamea,
United States vice consul general at
Bogota. reached the city last night with
dispatches to Secretary Hay from
Charles Burdette Hart, the minister to
Colombia Mr.. Zalamea brought news
OF the real state of affairs in the coun-
try, which had been concealed by or
ders of the usurping president. Some
time ago news was received that Presi-
dent Sanclemente had resigned and that
Vice President Marroguin had legally
succeeded him. This news was sent by
cable by Marroguin to the Colombian
representatives all over the world, with
instructions to transmit it to the heads
of the various governments. The latter
Were suspicious of Marroguin and de-
layed recognizing him. Minister Hart
was asked to send fuller information to
Washington. 1t now appears that Mar
rogu1n did not peacefully succeed San
clemente, but seized him, together with
Geenral Palaico, the secretary of state,
and put them in prison at Villeta. The
actual coup d'etat took place on July 81,
at midnight.
The present state of affairs is an out
come of the contest that for the last
ten months has been fought by the con-
servatives against the liberals or revo-
lutioniStS. When this contest was prac-
tically ended, the historical wing of the
conservatives broke away from the
naturalistic wing in an attempt to get
the upper hand in the government. The
historical wing, under Marroguin, de-
cided upon the coup d'etat.
Mr. Zalamea saw President Sancle-
mente in. the prison at Villeta- The
president told him that he would not
give in or recognize the new order of
things He was impatient for the true
state of affairs to be made known.
Since assuming power Marroguin has
overrfdden the constitution, the laws
and everything else, conducting himself
in a manner little short of that of a
military dictator. He has succeeded in
keeping the news of Sanclemente's and
Palairo's Imprisonment from getting
abroad up to the present time.
Several of the governors of the diff
ferent states and other agents of the
legitimate government have refused to
recognize Marroguin,' said Mr.. Zala-
mea- They have taken the stand that
Sanclemente having been elected ac-
cording to the constitution is the only
legitimate president
Eduardo Espinosa, consul general of
the Colombian government in New
York, was astonished to hear of San
clemente's Imprisonment and Mario
gums usurpation. He has decided not
to recognize Marroguin.