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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-10-13

Daily Movements al other Ports
Galyeston-Quies: mihiling. i5-isc: net
receipts 1895. gross receipts. ii.ei5; sales,
2Si stock. l0GSi2.
I New orleans-Easy: mlddling CSC: net
receipts 1895. gross receipts. ii.295. sales.
800 stock. is5 oe5.
Mobne-Easy; middhng. sssc: net re-
ceipts. SIS. gross receipts SIS. sales. 800.
stock, iSm7.
MISUNDERSTANDING. mlddling. sa,c.
asked. net receipts. 2ts8: gross receipts.
2.i93. sock. l6.6iS.
wilmns,on-Quiet: midding. l0i.c net
receipts. 5.23s; gross receipts. 5.22s. stock
S5S22
Norfolk-weak: middlng. iOc: net re-
.ceipts. 1885: gross receipts. 1855. sales
70: stock 1855.
Baltimore-Nominal: middling. i05sc: net
receipts. 1885. gross receipts. 2.O25; sales
1881.
New York-ouiet middllng. 10 7-isc: ne,
receipts. 600. gross receipts. 5ses: sales
IS: stock. 42ss7
Bosion-Quiet: midtiilng. 70 ii-isc: net
receipts. 70: gross receipts 2sss
Philadelphia Quiet. middiing. 10 ii-isc.
2.ss7
Daily Movements a. Interior Towns
Augusta-Quiet: middliug. is-isc: ne.
receipts. 2.2lo. gross receipts. $3.50; sales
~. stock 32e59
yemphis-steady. middling. i0isc: net
receipts. faoi gross receipts. s. SO. sales
I'm stock. 1850
=. L,ouis-Quiet: middling 10 i-isc: net
receipts. 2tss: gross receipts. s2s4. sales.
100. stock 1913
Cincinnati-ouiet: nlddling i0iSc: net
receipts. az; gross receipts az: stock.
72i
Houstcn-Duli. niiddlinE. is-lse. no. 70.
ceipts. iSiT3 gross receipts. ibfTs. sale.
81; stock. 4.24s
Louisvile-Firm; uniddling, icssc; net
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-10-13

Gov Johnston Of Alabama, has formal
" accepted the Invitation extended 70 him
ara his stan 20 visit the Columbus stree
fair on Nov . Military Day. on which
occasion Gov Gambler ard his staff auc
some hfIeen or twenty Georgia and Ala
hanna military companies win also be
present.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-10-13

Per Belgian steamship ciema'is. for
Hamburg and Antwerp: for Hamburg
isoo barrels rosin. $500. !. 30 casks sp.r-
rs. 1850. for antwerp. $40 barrels rosin.
$1,000. ao casks spirits. tis.7iS-Cargo by
Antwerp Naval Stores Company.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-10-13

Pit;sburg oct i2.-Pttshurg's intersta .
battery mot old enough 10 vote saved tho
team from defeat Poole went Ia 81 Ire
third inning. and held the visitors down 20
four scattered hits. Atteniance i,6ol.
Score
R.HE.
Pittsbure ....s 2Ois o x-,0u 2
Chicago .....l 0 o o 0 o. s .
Ba,teries Poole Phillippi, j. O'Douo-
hue and OConnor. Callahan and T. Dono
hue.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-10-13
Phase. of the Moon Tor uctober.
ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES.
vessel. Arrived Yesterday.

Steamship Arlon CBr). Clough. New
-Strachau q co.
Schooner Maggie NJ. keough. Tilton
Newport News-M Master.
Schooner Thomas A. Ward. Collins
from hclow-Master
Tug VIM r. McCauley, Van Avery.
Beaufort. y. C.-Master.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-10-13
WEEKLY COTTON REPORT"

Comparative cotton Statement
week ending Friday. Oct. "
Net receipts at all United states - a,
ports during week ........-..
Net receipts at all United states AZ, :,
ports same week last wear '..'''' ~ Il
Total receipts 20 this date
Total receipts to same date las' q, q
year ........ ......'.......'''''''''' 'sG
Exports for the week 49,.
Exports for the same week ,yr
year ....,... .........'.:....''''''''.. iain
Total exports 70 this date ..'''''''
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-10-13
rnI,cr.Ity Has aos students.

There are now 80 students attending
the University o. Georgia. This is the
largest number that the institution has
ever had at this time ~ the year. The
largest registration on record was 3l2 The
indications are that the registration for
this year viii exceed Us.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-10-13

The cotton market did not show any
signs OF Improvement to-day, either a.
to spots OF offerings for (. o. b. delivery.
The demand was light. Untl the spec
ulative markets settle down the trade do
not look for any revival OF business.
The following were the official spot quo
ta,ions AZ the close OF the market at the
Cotton Exchange to-day:
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-10-13

Tn celebrating their national holiday a.
Tampa the Cuban National Club had a
regular jonaolton. To the Cubans tho
ilth of October Is Fourth 81 July. IN So
way. as 30 celebrates the opening % tho
tan Nfarfe wnr
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-10-13
COTTON FUTURES.
The Market Closes Steady a. Ne,
Decline Of I0d3S Points

New York. Oct. PA break o-.srr.a
in the price OF cotton to-day. Il. lowing ,
decided disappointment in the Enrusa ca.
bles. The local market opened a. Do.
cline of i2a1s points A partial rarr s,
Liverpool caused a Temporary uBss,t
movement after the first can here b.,
again the situation became unsettled Dr..
der a renewed pressure OF Ions cotton
with the bear contingent Showing i,.
creasing courage and selling with n liberal
hand until the net decline reached NGs,
points. as compared with the closing A.
ures OF the previous day The weskns..
was increased By liberal port and ,utsrs-
receipts. The fact that frost heli ~ I,
the cotton belt added TO the disposition y,
sell. and shorts were about the only bly.
ers until the extent Of tha decline A..
tracted "A little demand on the investment
basis. and some more on the reaction
There was no particular amount u conf
dense manifested in either side o. Ire
account and IN the afternoon husirest
was soant, 81 strictly local character.
with the market finally steady a. net
decline OF isd35 points. According 20 Dr..
waite cables, the English decline was dss
TO Neiifs CIRCULAR.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-10-13
SEA ISLAND cnrrnr

Charleston. oct. l2-sea island .,,,,,
Weeks receipts. a3. exports Mar sa.,,.
direct. 20: Manchester via New YORK. a.
domestic, II: total lSs. Stock 49, F.m
fine, 24c; fully fine. pc sales "a,
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-10-13
NEW YORK wON THE LAST.
Defeated Brooklyn In the Last Game
at Washington Park.

Brooklyn y. Y. oct i2.-To-days game
wound up tire league season at Washing
ton Park New York won by hitting
Yeager's delivery hard in the first two and
last innings. Game called eighth inning o.
account OF darkness Score:
R.HE
New York .......2 o o 0 0 40 rs 4
Brooklyn .-......O - ]
Batteries Carrick and Bowerman; Yea
ger and Mcclure
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-10-13
Crnuford,IIIe EIectIon.

The election al Crnwfordviue for Mayor
ana City Council resulted in the election
Of Co. W y Maltnle FOR Mayor and
she following couucilmen: Charles II.
Golucke. Charles W. Gee. ". o. Hold
en- and r. J. Reid
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-10-13

Maria Teresa (span). 2s2 tons. Casanova:
iag lumber for ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS &
Co
Hav4lah 4el tons. Richardson; cid for
Pernambuco-Pa terson- Downing Co.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-10-13

Passengers arrived last night from Phil
adelphla on steamship Alieghany-C. c.
Buchanan II. b. Heron, Frank Lawr-
ence. Gus Oshemer.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-10-13

Steamship city OF Birmingham, Berg.
New York.
steamship Crathorne CBrl. Williams.
Liverpool passed down to Blght)
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-10-13

Liberty city. Oct. News reached
here a few days ago OF the sudden death
OF n very highly respected citizen. Janos
J Horne son OF the late Judge II. y.
Horne. He leaves eight children.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-10-13

advertisements IN n Northern trade psper
for proposition 10 light the ci,y by cleo
triclfv This is move that viii meet
the approval Of the entire community.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-10-13

River Report The hight of the savan-
nah river az Augusta. AZ q. m. G5fh
meridian umc. yesterday. was 65 feet.
a faI Of 07 foos during the preceding
tweniy-four hours
Cottos Region Builetin.-Savannah Ga.
Tor the twonty-four hours ending at a.
M 10Th mnrllian Ilme. oct. y. 1900.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-10-13
Thc Adiutant GeneraI m.

Adiutant General Phn C Byrd s. ID a.
his apartments IN the capitol on Tues
day a difficult and painful operation was
performed. with The result that the al
5utant general will be able 20 return 20
his duties soon.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-10-13

Steamship Clematls Bclg). Leenaers.
Hamburg and Antwerp-Agency Antwerp
Naval Stores Company.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-10-13

Albany. Ca. isG. Gainesville Fla. 262.
Chattanooga. Tenn. o.. Decatur, Ala.
2nl. Tuscnmhla. Ala. ! 81
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-10-13

Thor CNor). l.o5ltons. Andersen; Ids. n. $.
Henry Juchter.
Henry Willard, Lass tons, Quick; ldg. for
Honoiulu.-Master.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-10-13
FLORIDA.

ton. and Miss BERTHE Galloway were mar
ried wednesday az the Baptist Church Of
Plant City, Rev W ~. Mcdonald on
ciaurg
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-10-13
Savannah AImnnnc.

sun rises at 6.0i a. m. and sets az $50
q. m.
High water a. Tybee to-day az ii:i5 a
M and 1850 p. m. High water at Savan-
nah one hour later.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-10-13

Fredrica CBr). $50 tons. Churchill; Idg.
Master.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-10-13
THE WEATHER.

Forecast for SATURDAY and Sunday:
Georgia and Eastern Florida Rain Sat-
lrday. Sunday fair In western. clearing
Ia eastern portion. fresh to brisk north 20
east winds.
For Western Florida: Generally fair
Saturday and Sunday; fresh northerly
winds.
south Carolina: Rain Saturday and Sun
dav. fresh TO brisk north 10 east winds.
possibly becoming high on the coast.
Yesterdays Weather at Savannah.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-10-13

The foreign freight market IS rather
quiet az present. with the tendency for
a yielding In the present rates. which are
regarded as nominal owing 10 tho Eight
cotton business doing there Is less de-
mnnd for room, and the eject Is being
felt Brokers look for a renewed demand
comes settled and trading Ia cotton re-
sumed
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-10-13
MARINE INTELLiGENCE.
Matters of Interest TO shipping Men
Generally.

The tug William r. McCauley returned
yesterday from Beaufort. y. C.. where
she put in after abandoning the water
logged barge Edith Howes. which WIS be-
Ing towed 20 New York Cant. Avery re-
ports that on returning 10 sea after the
weather had moderated he found that the
barge had gone 10 pieces. and that her
cargo or yellow pine lumber was scattered
for ten miles near the point she was aban-
doned. The lumber is directly In the
path OF coastwise vessels.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-10-13

FLUCTUATIONS IN FUTURES.
New York. Oct. l2-Cotton fltursi
opened easy and closed at the decline
Prices Ms follows:
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-10-13

The Orlando City Council has paced an
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-10-13

The Belgian steamship Clematis cleared
yesterday for Hamburg and Antwerp
with cargo OF naval stores.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-06
NEW YORK REPUBLICANS.
Ex-Governor Black Says That Imper-
iallsm Is Not the Issue.

SARATOGA, N. Y, Sept. 5.-The state
Republican convention today nominated
the following ticket:
For governor-B. B. Odell, ir., of Or
ange.
] Acknowledgements - Timothy L.
Woodruff. of Kings.
Secretary of state-John T. McDon-
ough, Of Albany.
Controller-Wnllam ]. Morgan. Erie.
State treasurer-John P. Jaeclel, Of
Cayuga.
Attorney-general--John c. Dives. of
Oneida.
State engineer-EdwaFd A. Bond. Of
Jefferson.
Perhaps the most interesting feature
of the convention was the fact that
the speech nominating Benjamin B.
Odell for governor was made by former
Governor Frank D. Black. who had
been outside the organization breast
works since Roosevelt defeated him.
two years ago, when he desired a re-
nomination.
Mr.. Black said the issues now be-
fore the American people We're dis
cussed and settled four years ago.
The ghost of anti-imperalsm.' he
said. is not and cannot be made an
issue. This country has been commit
ted to the policy Of growth and it
cannot be swerved from that policy
by new scarecrows erected along the
way
1--WE have already selected the pi-
lot for the national craft. He has
been over the course once: he has
steered with such success and skill that
even in the turbulence that mas sur
rounded him, he has gained the conf
dence of his fellow-citizens and in
creased his own renown to a degree
almost without example"
Mr.. Black closed with eulogy of
Mr. Odell.
Senator Chauncey NJ. Depew present.
ed the name of Timothy L. Woodruff
for lieutenant
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-06
oLNEY FOR BRYAN.
Does Not Favor the Philippine Policy
Of the Administration.

NEW YORK. Sept. s. The World
tomorrow will print letter from Rich
ard Olney. secretary Of state during
Cleyeiand's administration. in which he
declares his intention Of supporting W.
J. Bryan for president
After SAYING that Bryan Is hardly the
candidate he should choose II he had
his way in the matter and that he en-
tirely dissents from parts Of the Kan
sas City platform. OIney says:
Perfection in candidates or platform
is an idle dream and infrmity in its
creed and defects in its leadership will
always characterize every party"
Olney criticizes the policy OF the Nc
Kinley administration regarding the
Philippines and thinks that the coun-
try win soon find itself in the tolls
Of a Chinese problem even more cost
ly and menacing than the Philippine
problem itself.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-06

party--met in convention today in Car
negie hall IN this city and nominated
candidates for president and vice. pres
ldent Of the United States. a platform
was adopted and title and emblem
chozen.
These are the candidates: For pres
ident. Senator Donaldson caffery. Of
Louisiana; for vice-president. Archibald
Murray Howe. Of Cambridge. Mass
The platform adopted makes the fol-
lowing declaration Of principles:
FIRST. to procure the renunclation
Of all imperial or colonial pretensions
with regard to foreign countries claim
ed to have been acquired through or in
consequence Of military or naval op-
erations Of the last two years
Second. we further pledge our ef-
forts to secure a single gold standard
and sound banking system.
Third. TO secure public service bas-
ed upon merit only.
Fourth. TO secure the abolition Of
all corruptlng special privileges wheth-
er under the guise Of subsidies. unde-
served pensions or trust-breedIng tar
ifs"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-06
sEwALL DIED YESTERDAY.
Former Democratic Candidate for Vice.
President. and weII-Known
Shipbuilder.

BATH. Me-. Sept. 5.--Hon. Arthur
sewall died Of apOplexy at $50 a. m.
today, at his summer home. Small
Point, about 12 miles from this city.
He was Ga years OF age.
Mr. sewalI had not been in good
health for some time. although he was
not considered to be seriously IN. He
had been advised by his physician to
rest as early as last June. and he at
tended the Democratic national conven-
tion July 4 against the advice Of his
doctor. He appeared to have suffered
no IN effects from the journey. how
ever. and was passing the summer
quietly az Small Point. when the fatal
stroke attacked him last Sunday. The
Inconsistencies which followed the at
tack continued until death came.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-06
ALASKA FAMINE
KILLS HUNDREDS
Government Will Send RatiOns to
Starving Indians.
UNBURIED DEAD IN HOUSES
Al Teller Station Half the Natives Have Died
Salmon Are Running bat Not
Enough Well Indians 10
Catch Many.

WASHINGTON. Sept. 81 Captain
Tuttle Of the revenue service in charge
q the cutter Bear reports 70 the treas
ury department from Nrni,. August 2.
on the operations Of his ressel since
July 6.
Tnc report relates principally to the
condition Of the rativ@s along the Alas
kan coast and adjacent islanJs Every
where the vessel touched officers were
sent ashore 10 Investigate their c1ndi-
tion and reported tha, the natives new
er had been in worse condition. At
Teller station. affairs were desperate.
Fully one half Of the natives around
the station save died. In some cases
whole families have disappeared and in
others parents have died leaving help
less children.
Salmon are running but there are
not a sufficient number Of we'll people
to catch them and thus provide food
for the present and for the coming
winter.
The ravages OF disease Lave been
so great that a panic has seized the
natives and the dead are left unbur-
led In their houses.
Captain Tuttle concludes his report
as follows:
AT conference with Governor Bra
dy OF Alaska and J. F., Evans. spec
ial agent Of the treasury. DR.. Sheldon
Jackson and myself. in reference to
the depIorable condition Of the natives.
It was declared that rations must be
afforded them or they would perish
during the coming winter. Special
agent Evans at once ordered load
Of supplies. which was put on board.
I steamed TO Unalaska to get some
stores to be put on board"
Captain Tuttle says he is going to
make another trip north.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-06
BRYAN spoKE TWICE.
Greeted by Enthusiastic Crowds in
West Virginia.

DEER PARK. Nd, Sept. 5.-Bryan
doubled up on his tracks today and
tonight finds him again enjoying the
refreshing breezes of the summit of the
Alleghenies.
He began the day in jefferson coun-
ty. the easternmost county of West
Virginia, and since leaving tri-state
gathering at Morgan's Grove in that
county. he has been working constant
ly westward
He made only two speeches during
the day, the first at Morgan's Grove
and the second at Keyser. At both
places crowds greeted him with enthus-
iasm and both speeches were vigorous
ly applauded as point after point was
made. There were large audiences at
both meetings.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-06
MONTANA REPUBLICANS.
Nominated Their Ticket at Helena
Yesterday.

HELENA, Mont. Sept 5.-The Re-
publican state convention today nomi-
mated S. G. Murray, of Missoula. for
congress and David E. Folsom. Of
White Sulphur Springs. for governor.
A. ]. Bennett. of Virginia City. was
the unanimous choice Of the conven-
tion for acknowledgements. t. ]. Por-
ter. of Miles City. was nominated for
attorney general and A. N, Yoder, Of
Butte. for secretary Of state.
The question which is causing delay
in the presentation of the report Of
the committee on platform is the nature
of the declaration relating to the eight
hour work day,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-06
VERMONT ELECTION.
Republican Loss of Nine Per Cent
Since Last Election.

WHITE RIVER JUNCTION. VT,
Sept 5.-The Republicans of Vermont
elected their state and congressional
ticket yesterday by a plurality Of a
least S2,25O and majority Of $1,000.
The state senate is solidly Reput
lican and Republican representation in
the general assembly will be substan-
tally 200 out of a membership of 24s.
Returns from 2S2 cities and towns out
of 246 in the state give the vote for
governor as follows: Stickney Rep9,
1924; senter (Dem), 15,494; all others.
1859.
The Republican plurality is S1,44O.
The Republican loss is 8 per cent and
the Democratic gain is 10 per cent,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-06
Plaintiff Asked for POstpOnement
Which Was Refused.
PETERSON IS I'm ALASKA
Case appeared Before Judge Fraser 10 the
State Circuit Court -UBexpeeisdTer
mInutIOn Of Alleged Black.
mailing Scheme.

PORTLAND, Sept 5-The suit for
100000 damages recently fled by r.
E. Peterson against ex-senator II. w.
corbett for alienation Of the affections
Of his wife. Inez Peterson. was dis
missed today by Judge Fraser. in the
state circuit court.
The attorney for the plaintiff alleg-
ed that his client was in Alaska and
could not appear here on September 12.
the date set for the trial, and he asked
for a postponement Of the case until
October 10.
Judge Fraser refused to grant
postponement and dismissed the case.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-06

NEW YORK. Sept 5.-A dispatch 10
the Herald from Hong Kong says:
fn1uehtial natives state that the flame
has been famed In the southern prov
lnces and predict a tremendous con-
ilagraton within month. Placards
and pamphlets are being circulated in
Canton and the provinces, intimatlng
that the allles are thoroughly routed.
The feeling against foreigners Is burst
ing the bounds OF official control. The
majority OF the mission statIons In
iiwang Tung have been either destroy
ed or looted. Native Christians are ter
ribly abused. Natives in foreign em-
ploy IN Canton have been threatened
and a systematic looting Of the houses
of English-speakng Cinnamon has taxi
en- place.
Several reform parties with their
headquarters In Hong Kong. which have
been supported by funds from rich
Chinese IN the interior and In America.
have hitherto refralned from aggressive
action. believing that the powers would
effect the regeneration OF the govern
ment One powerful organization Is
distributing thousands Of copies Of a
reform appeal In the British colonies.
The memorandum has been signed by
200 names. for presentation 10 the Brit
ish minister. imploring the assistance
OF reform government II recon-
mends establishing Marking as the cap
ltal and the selection OF enlightened
Chinese officials to administer the gov
ernment with foreign advisers.
These people are disheartened at the
reported intention OF the powers TO
withdraw from China. Different socie
ties are combining TO raise the stand
ard OF revolt and overthrow the cor
rupt government.
The practical cessation Of trade with
the north has thrown thousands Of Chi
nese in each port out OF employment
and they are ready 10 Join the rebels.
French aggression at swatow and
Japanese aggression at Annoy intensity
the hatred OF the foreigners.
rhe strike OF coolies at Hong Kong
is ended
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-06
ENGLAND SENDS
MORE TROOPS
America viii Certainly With.
draw II Russia Does.
DEFIANT IMPERIAL DECREE
Attitude Of Chinese Government Uurepent-
ant-TwO Violent Ma0ehuS Have
Been Appointed o. The
Peace Commission.
DEFIANT IMPERIAL DECREE

LoNDoNS Sept. e,-slr Alfred Case
lees dispatch. which shows that the sit
uation In Pekin was unchanged August
20. Is the only Chinese news this morn
INK.
Cancellation Of the ordcr' holding
back the Fourth Indian brigade IL re-
garded az important II shows that
whatever the outcome Of the Russian
policy. the British government II de-
termined 20 have sufficient troops on
the spot adequately 20 protect British
interests "a
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-06
CENSUS RETURNS.
Increase in Population OF Salt Lake
City and Decrease At Albany,
New York.

WASHINGTON. Sept. 5.--The census
bureau announces that the population
of Salt Lake City. Utah. is 5S,5sl. as
against 44,slS in 1890. This is an in
crease of S,6SS, or 1887 per cent.
The population of Albany. N. Y. Is
s4151, as against 94,92s in 1890, This is
a decrease OF 772 or 81 per cent.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-06
DROPPED FROM HIS POCKET.
Stolen Property Recovered by Care
lessness of the Thief.

CHICAGO. Sept. ga special to the
Record from Eagle Pass. Texas says:
The agent of the Mexican Central
railroad reports that a $4,000 pack
age was stolen from the Wells Fargo
Express Company at Treveno. Mexico.
and was discovered in a peculiar man
ner. The thief was escaping north
into the United States on train when
the package accidentally fell from his
coat pocket while he was STOPPING
over. The trainmen took the package.