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Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-12-11

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Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-12-11

Like Cut Illustrated.
Made Of Homespuns, Camel
Hair, yenitions, Cheyiot, and
Pebble Cloth, made like illus
tratiOn. Eton Jacket, Blouse
jacket, and Jackets without
Lappels. Skirts made In the
new modes, and no two alike,
in all colors and sizes. See
window display. and II we have
the suit you like, remember we
take 2Oper cent off the price
this week.
The colored American., 1900-04-07

politics) said: THE political gatherings
never yield their dignity TO the consid-
Grafton of vital inteFests of the laboring
masses. Political parties say they must
take care of the Neg.oes' liberty and
keep him whippe in line with cert in
state theories. while they rattle around
the dry bones of defunct parties and de.
mand for them q kind OF worship. IL
The colored American., 1900-04-07

Dayton, Ohio Special,-I firmly be-
lieve that politics is milestone around
the Negro's neck, and further believe
that if colored voters would divorce
themselves from politics and adhere
more closely to Industrial and financial
pursuits the race problem would then
The colored American., 1900-04-07
BIS HOP ALEX ANDER WALTERS

be easily solved The wheel ofprogrsss.
which long siccs has been clogged.
would be liberated and once more it
would begin TO revslve.
The colOred voters have been loyal
politicians always voting the republican
ticket, even in days when it trisd their
very souls to do so. Wi,ho & the col
ored vo ers the republican party would
have ceased to exist long ago, or it
would not at least had 80 many gloIi-
Gus victories to its credit. NoR the
party has developed to such an er or
nous strength that il is Independent Of
the colored voters, therefore it has be-
gun to relegate 1t former friends.
It is now plainly seen that the color.
ed race as whole has nothing to gain
by staying in politics We can also see
that u pom this dangerous reef the race
is about to be wrecked Tnen what
shall We do? Shall we continue to
cling to politics, week our race and
cause retrogression, or shall We eschsw
politics aud devote ourselves more
closely to industrial, ed hcational and
financial pursuits?
It is indeed significant coincide, ce,
that Booker T. Washington, Professors
Scarborough and Council, Bishop Walt
ers and others write in the same trend
when discussing the race problem
In speaking Of the Hardwick bill,
Mr.. Washington said: "Not only have
the North and the f, deral Congress
practically agrt ed to leave the matter
of the Negroes citizenship in the hands
OF the South, but many conservative
and intelligent Negroes in recent years
have advised the Negro to cast his lot
with the Southern white man and to
cease continued senseless opposition
to his interest. The policy has gained
ground TO such an extent that the
white man controls practically every
State, county and township in the
South"
After giving an elaborate interview
on the bill, ME. Washington concluded
by saying: 81 am not in politics, nor
do | intend to be, neither would ! en-.
courage my people to become mere
politicians, but the question I have
been discussing strikes at the very
fundamental principles of citizenship" I"
Prof. w. Fl. Council, principal of The
Alabama Normal and Industrial
School, writing under the caption Of
NEGRO with Spade" concerning
The colored American., 1900-04-07

oAI tnClE nSCtlEEs Iucy t6ih IOuuiS
ab@ut voting and holding office, but
never say werd about the IudustIia.
condition of the poor igaerans Negro,
who Is called upoa to cast an inteilI
geat vote according to Instructions
Prot. Scarborough, Of = ilberforce,
who is the author OF q set of Greek text
books new In use at Yale College, writ
Ing on the ''Nearo's Duty 10 Himself"
said In part: "This peculiar situatiCn
is no doubs, in part, due to stIenuou-
efforts on the part of the North 10 pla-
cate ths South and 20 wipe out, as far
as POSSIBLE, all sectional diffsrsncss-
all r,miHders Of the rebellion of '61
Fhe social and commercial interests Ell
the two sestions are becoming so close
~ blended and allied that the two no
only think ALIKE, bur act alike in mat
ters of public policy" AS remedy OF
as an Offset of the above, Prof. Scar
borough said: "Now. what is the
Negro to do under the eircumstanc sk?
Why. he must turn to the resources
within himself. His duty lies neares
him. 1t is subjective. I. o long has he
oeen negls citing himself. Too long has
hs bsen depending upon outside assis-
tance to carve out bis future. Too long
has he been pinning his faith to the
tricks of olitics and politicians ("
In an Interview, Mr.. FL B. Frissell
principal of Hampton (Va J Nermsl
and Agricultural Institute, spoke of the
colorec people and Industrial sondi-
lions in the South. "The small farms
are rapidly increasing" be said, and In
many sections the conditions of the
Negro is better than al slavery days.
The farmers are ur able to break away
from the lien system of crops and
wages are small Although the South
has spent 800 900, 600 on public eduea-
for The Neg1oes, one third OF the race
has actually retrOgressed. ene-third is
where 1t was at the beainnlng of the
war and the Re malnder has advanced
negroes, ne SAID, nave been taught
that their salvation will be found
through political means rather than by
hard work"
Bishop Walters. who is president of
the Afro American Council, an organ.
ization for the purpose of suppressing
mob violence, published letter In The
Colored American, In which he ad-
Vised the Negro to divide his vote and
not vote blindly for a certain party. as
they had been doing in the past. Some
OF the race politicians sttem pted to
make trouble for the Bishop, for puh-
fishing such letter just before an elec.
ton but their efforts proved a boom.
erang.
The colored American., 1900-04-07
LESSONS In POLIFI S.

The Loyalty of the Afro American to One
Political Party AvailS but Little Let
Politics Alone Says MIR. Cozart, and Get
Down to Business Prominent Afro
American Leaders Quoted.
The colored American., 1900-04-07

Continued on 11th page. J
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-07-26
DEMOCRATS WANT
NO THIRD TICKET
Also Refuse to Fuse With the
Anti.Imperialists.
ENTHUSIASM FOR BRYAN
Vote Stood 70 to Against a Third National
Ticket Then Made Unanimous Pro.
prieior Of the courier.JOurnaI
Springs a Sensation.

INDIANAPOLIS. July 25.-'By unan-
imous vote Of the national committee
Of the national Democracy this after
noon. the scheme Of fusion with the
anti-imperialisti movement. originate
ing with the recent mass meeting at
Plaza Hotel in New York was defeat
ed. as was also the plan to place a gold
Democratic ticket in the deld this year.
OF the thirty-nine members Of the na-
tional committee. there were present
nineteen. several Of them holding prox-
les.
The subcommittee presented an ad-
dress setting out the proposition for
fusion and a third party ticket. East
ern and Western men opposed the prop
osltiOn. When 1t came to w. d. Halde
man. proprietor Of the Louisville Cour
Ter Journal. a sensation was sprung.
Haldeman. in 1896, contributed valuable
aid in actively raising funds for the
organization and maintenance Of the
work Of the Gold Democracy. When
he concluded he withdrew from the
room. In the course Of his speech. he
said:
"In 1896 took upon myself abund-
ant abuse from Kentucky Democrats,
and 1 did it because believed with
my friend Henry watterson. In the
righteousness Of the refusal to COM
promise with dishonor on the question
Of sound and stable currency. I believ-
ed then that the Nations honor IN
the stability Of its money was inyolv-
ed. and. II believed thai in this re-
spect there was any danger now. I
would stand this day against the regur
air Democratic organization. No sane
man believes this danger exists. The
free and unlimited coinage Of silver and
gold at a ratio OF 16 70 /. without the
consent Of any other nation. has been
relegated to another generation by this
Nation.
My heart. goes out to those who
struggle for liberty in every nation. and
l applaud and approve the expression
in the Democratic platform sympathiz-
ing with the Beers. people who may
be robbed OF free citizenship In order
to help English greed to gather to its
Golfers the diamonds and gold Of South
Africa ! am compelled. with a sense
of what is due to free America, that
1 love. to earnestly, actively support
an American whom believe loves his
country. and whom believe the high
est and best type Of an American citi-
zen. and thus believing. shall vote
for and support William Jennings
Bryan"
Haldeman then moved that the mon-
ey now in the treasury Of the Gold
Democratic organization be paid to"that
splendid Democrat, the able leader Of
the Democrats Of the East. David B,
Hill. to use as his judgment may d.
rect"
When the vote on the question OF fu-
sion and third ticket was taken. Cor
don Woodbury.. Of New Hampshire,
was the only committeeman present
who favored third party ticket. The
vote stood 26 to against the propo-
sitiOn. Woodbury. at once moved that
the vote be made unanimous. and this
was done.
A committee of three was appointed
to draft a manifesto setting out the
position of the national democracy re-
garding the issues now before the peo-
pie.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-07-26
PHILIPPINE COMMISSION.
Succeed in Erecting Another Municipal
Government.

WASHINGTON. July 25.-General
Macarthur has cabled the war depart
ment the announcement Of the success
full erection Of another municipal gov
ernment in the Philippines under the
terms laid down by the Philippine COM
mission. This particular government
is established at Vigan on the north
west coast Of the Island Of Luzon
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-07-26

LONDON. July ?e.-coneer's written
message. the substance OF which has
been transmitted 10 the United States
secretary of the navy, through Cap
tain Thomas. OF the United States crui-
ser Brooklyn. has increased the belief
In London that there is no hope FOR
the foreign legations In Pekin. and that
the elaborate fabric OF dispatches which
the Chinese are building TO persuade
the civilized world that the ministers
are u,lll alive is only intended to en-
able them 10 gain time 10 complsie
preparations for warfare.
The Shanghai correspondent Of the
Daily Mail asserts that "A chinaman
who was employed At the British le-
CATION as "A writer and interpreter has
escaped from Pekin to Nlu chwang and
that he declares that at the time he
LEFT Pekln most OF the members OF the
legations were dead and the condition
OF the others was hopeless. He says
Sit Robert Hart. director Of the Chi
nese Imperial maritime customs, died
July 2.
There IL a movement northward OF
the southern Chinese troops 10 join the
main army gathered to oppose the for
sIpn advance on PelIIn. The strength
OF this principal force is now estimated
AZ 100000 men.
These signs Of unrest in the southern
provinces are colncident with Ii Hung
chang's presence In Shanghai.
They are supposed to be the begin
ming Of a general declaration against
foreigners. In this connection, the Can
ton correspondent OF the Telegraph,
wiring Tuesday. sends the following
important news:
"viceroy TAX su Today published the
following mandate: An important inn
perial decree was issued on the 2Srd
day. sixth month; It says: We have
lost Tlen Tsin and great precautions are
taken in Pekln. No peace can be OBJ
tained without going through war :"
With this accumulation Of evidence
OF an impending big struggle, comes
also the news OF disagyeements be-
tween the powers and foreign romman-
ders. which threaten 10 hamper united
action and to encourage Chinese resisg-
ance. A conference Of admirals at Tn-
ku. called 10 settle the question re-
gardins the management Of the restor-
ed railway. decided In favor Of Rus
sian control. only the British and Amer
icnn admirals dissenting.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-07-26

WASHINGTON, July 95.-The receipt
at Tien Tsln OF an apparently genu-
Inc message in autograph from Minister
Conger has done nothing TO disslpa,e
doubt as TO the situation AZ Pekln.
The message. which was first forward
ed by naval officers at Tien Tsin, Ia
ku and Che Foo. has served only to
deepen the darkest and saddest mys-
terry of the century.
The official conclusion remains un-
changed. but II Is admitted that care
ful scrutiny OF the autograph message,
In comparison with the famous cipher
message from Conger. admits OF the be-
lief that the two messages were indited
by Conger at about the same time AS
Conger declares that relief must come
quickly. II at all. there is ground for
suspicion that the crisis is over,
on the other hand. there came today
Il message from the great Chinese vice.
roy Hak. at Canton. This also affirmed
solemnly the safety OF the legationers.
Coming from such an important Cm-
nese official, these dispatches claim
attention. The pessimistic view Of
them. however attributes all to COM
mon origin. namely. some one high
parsonage at Pekin.
It was not known 10 the state de-
psrtment until its publication in the
newspapers that the French govern
ment had also been addressed by the
Chinese government in the effort to
secure mediation. It now appears that
Great Britain. Germany and probably
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-07-26

NEW YORK. July 25.-A special to
the Tribune from Washington. says:
The most important and official
news received by the war department
from the Orient on Tuesday. was a dis
patch saying that the transport Grant
had been sighted in the inland sea Of
Japan, and would reach Nagasaki at
an early hour Wednesday, % days cut
from San Francisco. Aboard the Grant
are Major General Chaffee, twho will
learn Of his promotion to that rank as
soon as he steps ashore) two squadrons
of the Sixth Calvary. and battalion Of
marines. General Chaffee viii receive
telegraphie advices from the secretary
Of war. which will hasten the departure
of the Grant for Taku. where she will
probably arrive on Saturday. 1t is ex-
pected that General Chaffee. after a
conference with Admiral Remey, will
immediately proceed to Tien Tsin, leav-
ing the troops which accompanied him
TO follow as quickly as practicable. 1t
Is expected that the transports with
two battalions OF. Fourteenth infantry,
and Reilly's battery of the Fifth Ar
tillery from Manila will reach Tlen
Tsin by the time General Chaffee ar
rives there.
After his conference with Admiral
Remey and the commanders Of the mil
itary forces at Tien Tsin. General Chat
fee win promptly and fully advise the
war department in regard to the details
OF the situation and the prospect of an
early advance OF the relief forces
toward Pel1ln. 1t is understood that
his instructions contemplate that he
shall do all he can. with due regard, of
course, to military considerations, to
promote as early an advance as prac-
ticable, and 1t is expected that in doing
this he will act with the hearty cooper
alton Of the other commanders of the
international forces.
That the military preparation Of the
United States for the rescue Of Minister
Conger and other American. citizens in
China, If they are still alive and for the
protection Of other American interests
there, win be pressed as vigorously as
ever, pending the suppression of the dis
orders which the Imperial Government
has virtually confessed it's inability to
quell, is evident both from the presi-
dents dispatch to the emperor ana from
the vigor and energy with which such
preparations are being pushed.
1t is now conceded that battery o,
of the Seventh Artillery, now at Fort
Riley, Kans., under orders for Manila,
will probably be diverted to North Chi
ma. This battery is equipped with siege
guns. Owing to the great size and
weight of these guns and their car
riages. their removal to China is a for
Continued on Page Four.)
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-07-26

TEN TsIN. Friday. July 2o.-chi-
nese coming in from the country report
that the Chinese soldiers are killing
the Boxers wherever the latter are seen,
giving as a reason that the Boxers de-
ceived them into embarking on a hope
less struggle An intelligent chinaman
said he regarded this as sign Of wide
spreading dissension. 1t was only a
matter Of a short time, he declared,
before the same state would exist in
Pekin. when in all probability, Jung
Lu. commander in chief OF the Chinese
forces. and Prince Ching. would be able
to regain sufficient influence to make
peace. especially II the foreigners in the
capital were safe. This appears to pre-
sent the general native opinion here.
as far It is possible to ascertain it.
In the meantime reliable news as to
events in Pekin and whether the for
eigners are alive is entirely lacking. or
1t is only obtainabIe from Chinese
sources. and even this is most meagre
and contradictory. It is now. thought
that the forward movement Of the allies
win probably take place earlier than
was at first intended. possibly by the
end Of the month, but nothing definite
will be decided before the arrival Of Sir
General Sir Alfred GaseIee. command
ing the Indian contingent.
A runner who arrived from Pekin yes
terday reports that the foreigners were
safe on July 10. and that there has
been considerable fighting between Box
ers and soldiers inside the city.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-07-26
INDIANs sEr FIRE ro WOOD.
Extensive Forest Fires Now Raging In
Northwestern Montana.

KALISPELL. Mont. July 25.--One Of
the worst forest fires ever known In
Northwestern Montana Is now raslng
in the Swan Lake country on the west
ern part Of the Lewis and Clarke for
est reserve, Gus NosleF. sapefiniend-
ent Of the reserve. reports hat Indians
deliberately set fire to the timber and
are slaughtering game. ae win bro
ceed against the perpetrators.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-07-26
LETTER SIGNED BY MINISTER CONGER
JULY 4 INDICATES THAT ALL IS OVER

General Rising Throughout All China Now Considered Certain and
All Missionaries Are Ordered to Shanghai or Hong Kong
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,HNA INTIMATEs POWERS MUST KEEP AWAY FROM PEKIN

Preparing yenuiOn Reports Pek Massacre
Chinese Marching Allies From
Pska-lmhL Troops XII Tlen u the
Safety Ministers Believed Be Ruse Gaia Time.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-07-26

PARIS. July 25.-The emperor Of
China has sent TO President Loubet a
letter transmitted by telegram by the
governor Of shan Tung. July 10. APP
pealing to him to take the initiative
in restoring order out Of the present
chaotic state.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-07-26

Russia received such messages.
State department officials say that,
generally speaking. the idea is not 80
much 70 secure mediation as to In
duce the powers 10 resort 10 the set
tlcment OF the difficulties between them
and China by the submission OF nego
tlatlons for armed forces. The chances
Of successful outcome Of this at
tempt 70 secure amelloration OF the
consequences OF the Boxer uprising
are much diminished by an intimation
that the powers are expected 70 refrain
from pressing any movement towards
Pekin. on the contrary. the United
States war department is moving
with greater energy than at any time
TO .get It's contingent in position for
the task before It.
This government has acted all the
while on the theory that the ministers
were alive. and has accepted in good
faith the assurances Of the Chinese gov
ernment TO this effect. but Il has not
recognized In any way the suggestion
that the Chinese government should
furnish foreigners an escort out Of Pc
kin.
1t is said at the state department
today that the American minister is
not TO be delivered up by force Of
Chinese troops 10 the allied forces or
to any one else
This government deems Il appropri-
ate. II he needs an escort out OF Pc
kin. that II should be composed of
American soldiers.
TIEN TSIN, July 16.-General Dor
ward. British commander. sent to the
American commander a letter which
says:
Il desire 10 express the high appre-
citation OF the British troops OF the
honor dune them in serving. alongside
their comrades in the American army.
II blame myself for the mistake
made In taking their position by the
Ninth regiment. stin, the position they
took and sallantly stuck to all day,
undoubtedly prevented large body Of
the enemy from turning the right Of the
attacking fierce and iniiicting serious
loss on the French and Japanese"
BRUSSELS. July 25.-The foreign Of
fee today received the following:
"Shanghai-Li Hung Chang told me
that the Chinese government was ar
ranging to guarantee the retirement of
the foreigners in Pekin toward Tien
Tsln. DECARTIER."
Decartier is secretary of the Belgian
legation at Pekin.
PARIS. July 25.-The French consul
ct Shanghai telegraphs that five French
missionaries have been killed by the
Boxers In the Manchurian district
LONDON. Jub 25.-The Express has
the following from st. Petersburg;
Admiral Skreyloff, commanding the
Russian squadron, has received precise
Instructions to lombard Chinese coast
towns Immediately on receipt Of con-
firmation of the report Of massacre
at Pekln."
LONDON, lnly 25.-The Shanghai
correspondent Of the Daily Express
says;
"a general rising throughout China is
now regarded as absolutely certain. and
all missionaries throughout the EN-
pire have been ordered to take refuge
without delay either at Shanghai or
Hong Kong.
Refugees are beginning to arrive
from all parts in the most pitlable con-
dition."
WASHINGTON. July 25.-The follow
ing cablegram was received at the
navy department this morning;
"Che Foo. July 24.-Navlgatlon Bu-
reau. Washington; A written message
signed by Conger. dated July 4, and
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-07-26

TAKU. Saturday. July 21.-Chang VI
has unsucessfully tried to arrange with
the general commanding the Peh Tang
forts for their surrender. The general
refused TO surrender the forts. but said
that if the foreigners did not attack
him he would agree to maintain neu-
tral attitude.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-07-26

WASHINGTON. July 25.-Adjutant-
General corbln today received two ca
Diagrams from Major-Genersl cfaffee.
both dated Nagasaki today.
The first reads: Transport arrived
at this port on 24th. All are well.
Transport win leave this afternoon or
the 18th for Taku."
The second dispatch follows: Il ae-
cept promotion 10 or-generaI.
Thank president for me for the honor
and his confidence"
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WASHINGTON. July 25.--A cable
gram received today at the war depart
ment from Lieutenant Colonel Coolidge.
in command Of the Ninth infantry
since the death Of Colonel Llscum. In
dicates that the temporary government:
formed for Tien Tsin has not been put
In force yet. q
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WASHINGTON. july 25.-The ques-
ton Of the authenticity OF the dis
patch from Minister conger. dated Pc
kin. on the 18th inst. developed the
fact today that several years ago a
copy of the state department cipher
code disappeared and has never been
recovered.