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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-10-04

cannot have the ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
vote unless he changes his Chinese
policy" eet lft
what France P-opo.es.
London. Oct. 1.-THE Anstro-Hun-
parian foreign Office" says the Vienna
correspondent of the Morning Post.
has received a circular note which
France has addressed to the powers,
in which she agrees as to the necessity
of obtaining satisfaction for the ant
foreign attack. but suggests that the
ministers in Pekin should Immediate
" begin negotiations on the other
oupstions at issue. "rhe note also
proposes the permanent prohibition of
the import of arms and ammunition
into China, the razing of the fortifica-
lions between Pekin and the sea. and
the maintenance of legation guards
Chne.e Oncis,. DEGRADED.
Washington, Oct. 2.-Mr. WI, the
Chinese minister, has received official
confirmation Of the issuance of an
imperial decree degrading Prince
luan, Khngi and other officials for
their course in regard to the recent
troubles in China. This information
agrees with that contained in a dis
patch received by the state depart
ment yesterday from Consul McWade
at Canton. The minister has heard
nothing of the designation of officials
reported by Minister Conger to act
in concert in peace negotiations but
he has no doubt it is correct.
BrIti h SHIELDED n 'hines" Village
Hong Kong, Oct. 1.-The British
gunboat Robin has shelled the village
of Luk-Lao, on the West river, in re-
taliation for the inhabitants firing on
British steamer. The ringleaders
were afterwards captured and logged.
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A NOVEL SCHEME.
A Company to he Incorporated st Lar
sing, Mich, to Insure Nations
Aealnat War.

Grand Rapids, Mich, Oct. 3.-Arti.
rles will be filed at Lansing to-day by
Homer L. Boyle, of Grand Rapids, for
the incorporation of what the organ
lzer believes is destined to be the most
gigantic institution of the twentieth
century. The object of the proposed
company is nothing less than to in
sure nations against war, and That tho
plan is not entirely without merit 10
attested by the fact that Mr.. Boyle
has succeeded in interesting in the
project some of the foremost men OF
Grand Rapids and Michigan, who are
aiding the organization not only with
the influence of their names, but with
their cash. Among the officers are
Mayor Perry, of Grand Rapids; Con-
gressmen Hamilton and W. A. Smith,
United States Senator ]. c. Burrows,
|C. s. Hazletine, ex-consul to Milan;
Judge A. Morse, ex-consul to Glasgow
and others OF like calibre.
The scheme is based upon a popu'
lar stock membership at 81 per SHARE
the idea being to gain such large
constituency in every country on
earth as to make 1t practical neces-
sity for the several nations to take
out policies. A dividend upon stock
Is promised from any surplus in the
treasury over certain sum to be
maintained for payment Of policies.
Nations will be insured In the same
manner as individuals in ordinary in.
surance companies and their assess
ments shall go to constitute this fund.
In case of any dispute among nations
board of arbitration Is supposed to
take charge Of the matter before dip
lomatic exchanges have reached crit
ical stage and make an award.
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Berlin, Oct. s.-lne statement pu"
lished In Paris that France, Russia
and Germany have arrived at com
plete understanding in regard to the
retention of troops at Pekin and that
Germany abandons her demand for
the punishment of the instigators of
the outrages before the peace nego-
tations begin is denied here officially.
A foreign office official made the fol-
lowing statement on the subject:
1.-THE story is inaccurate, particularly
the intimation that Germany, Russia
and France have formed a separate
diplomatic group. Negotiations be-
tween these powers continue, as with
the others, Germany does not ex-
pect Great Britain's answer to her
proposal for several days"
The semi-offical press uniformly
discredits the assertions, but we'll
informed diplomat assured the Asso-
ciated press correspondent yesterday
evening that he had excellent reasons
for believing them to be true, especial
ly as the German foreign office had It.
self admitted that Russia had dropped
all intentions OF withdrawing from
Pekin.
The Berliner Post denies that the
French. Russian and American Off
GERS have refused to obey Count Won
Waldersee until hostilities are RI
sumed. The foreign Office is unable
to confirm the reports of the degrade
ton of Prince Tuan, but the admis-
sion is made that there has been an
improvement in the disposition of
China toward foreigners. This change
the Berliner Post attributes to Count
Won Waldersee's arrival.
The Shanghai correspondent Of the
Frankfurter Zeitung and the corre-
spondent of the Lokal Anzeiger con-
firm the issuance of imperial orders
degrading Prince Tuan, but the Lokal
Anzeiger adds how that the edicts
are regarded as sham by foreign cir
cles in Shanghai.
The Berliner Post has a long article
which tends to exonerate the Chinese
government from responsibility for
atrocities and makes concessions in
favor of the emperor, empress regent
and the mandarins, which are some
what surprising when they come from
journal that has all along supported
the German note,
The Berliner Tageblatt accepts as
true the intimation that the anti
British east Asiatic triple alliance of
1895 has been re-established.
The Berlner Tagebatt, in the course
| OF a reference to United States Am
bassador Whites letter to the Ger
man-American republicans Of New
York city, says: "The Germans will
not regard President McKinley's an
swer TO Count Won Buelow's note as
a proof Of friendship. We undertake
to advise President Mckinley that he
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London, Oct. |, $3.50 a. m.-Beyond
. number Of imperial edicts which
throw into still worse confusion the
complicated Chinese situation, there
n little in to-day's news to arrest at.
tention. From Shanghai comes an
unconfirmed report that the allies
have seized Shanghai Kwan.
All the news with regard to the
edicts emanate from Shanghai. Ac.
cording to the advices, in addition to
the edicts ordering Grand Councillor
Kun Rang to offer oblations before
the coffin Of Baron Won Ketteler and
the edict directing that Ii Hung
Chsn0's entire plan be followed in re.
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Nyack, N. Y, Oct. 3.-Yesterday was
"Andre day" at Tappan, Rockland
county, it being the l2Oth anniversary
of the hanging of Maj. John Andre
on the hill west of that village for
treason. Flags were flying in the vii
lage and celebration Of the ami
versary took place at the '76 stone
house, where Andre was tried and i'm
prisoned until his execution.
The state fremen's tournament Is
to be held at Topeka, Kae, on the
9TH AND 9Th inst.
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Fiftsen. Mile bicycle Race.

Indianapolis, Ind, Oct. 2.-Louis
Gordon, of Indianapolis, won the 15-
mile match race at Newly oval last
night from Harry Gibson, Of Cincin-
natl, and Eddie McDufie, of Boston.
Gordon's time was 25:1s AS.
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A Coal Mals on Fire.

Evansville, Ind, Oct. 2.-The Sunny
Side coal mine in this city, the
largest mine in southern Indiana, is
on fire and about so men are in the
mine fighting the flames. 1t is feared
the entire mine will be destroyed.
The value of the mine is estimated at
100000,
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THE POWERS. AGREE.
Favorable News Reaches Washing
ton from Europe.
ACCUSED OF Won KETTELER'S DEATH
The Chinese Noncom missioned Ohicer That
shot the German Mlniatsr Under Ell.
Amlnati0n-A American Trying eys.
tenn Of Publication Ia Villages

VuehihB WIZ WV " A"'0A"DAo
news has reached Washington from
the European chancellories indicating
that complete agreement as to Chi.
ma is within sight. The agreement
will be on the basis Of the PROPOSE.
tons laid down by Secretary Hay in
his note of July and the subsequent
notes treating on that subject. The
accord of Russia with the United
States is more complete than was an
ticipated at first and the reports show
that all Of the European nations prob
ably are placing themselves in posi-.
ton to take advantage Of the open
ing made by the United States and
soon will be ready to begin negotia-
lions for a settlement with the Chi
nese government. The Russians al.
ready have given notice Of such pur-
pose and, while the text of the French
note on this subject, referred to in
yesterdays press dispatches, has not
reached the state department, the of.
fcials are satisfied that this is cor
rectly reported and that France, like
Russia, is ready to negotiate at once.
As for Germany, either the position
of that government has been misun-
derstood or it has sustained change
of mind. Possibly the former is the
case, but, however that may be, 1t is
quite certain from the advices which
reached Washington yesterday that
the German government, upon careful
inspection of the plans for a settle
ment projected by the United States,
finds therein nothing inconsistent
with the German aspirations. There
fore, it may be exported that Ger
many, too, will be prepared soon to
Join in this common movement toward
a settlement. It may be stated that
altogether the prospects Of an adjust
ment of the Chinese difficulty with.
out resort to formal war are very
much brighter than they were one
week ago.
The news developments Of the day
were few, being confined to cable.
gram from Mr.. Conger, reciting the
departure of the Russian minister and
suite from Pekin, and an authentica-
ton by Minister WI for the edict
providing for the punishment of Tuan
and the guilty princes.
Accused 1T Won Kett~ler's Murder.
Berlin, Oct. 3.-Official advices from
Pekin. dated September %, assert that
q further examination of the Chinese
noncommissioned officer accused OF
the murder of Baron Won Ketteler re-
suited in this statements: "0n June 81
and my people received orders from
a prince to shoot foreigners whenever
we came across them" The accused,
IL appears, denied that the order was
to shoot a minister, or the German
minister, and he declared himself UNI
able to say which prince gave the or
der.
Trying = system Of Publication.
Pekin, via Shanghai, Oct. 3.-The
Americans, with the assistance of mis-
sionaries, are trying system of paci-
fication throughout numerous villages
in the vicinity of Tung Chau.
aCn.i u ~. -. u,
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Eugene V. Debs, candidate for presi.
dent on the socialist ticket, is to speak
in Kansas City, No, on the night Of
October 10.
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London, Oct. 1.--According to the
Hong Kong correspondent of the
Times the Renish mission at Tung
Kun, on the East river, has been de.
stroyed.
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1, Pekin, via Shanghai, Oct. 3.-The
Americans, with the assistance of mis-
sionaries, are trying system of paci-
fcation throughout numerous villages
in the vicinity of Tung Chau.
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Their Wages Not Paid.

Tien Tsin, Sept. 2s, via Shanghai
Oct. 1.-The Chinese abandoned and
looted Tong Schan ostensibly because
their wages were in arrears and they
feared u Russian attack.
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Russians withdraw from Psk,n.

Pekin, Sept. 25, via Taku, Sept. 2s,
via Shanghai, Oct. 1.-At the confer.
ence of generals to-day the Russian
commander, Gen. Linovitch, an
nounced the immediate withdrawal
from Pekin Of the bulk of the Rus
sian troops and the legation. lie will
leave on Thursday, Septemberse7, and
the legation will follow on Saturday,
There will remain q mixed force Of
about 1000 to represent Russia.
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gard TO the punishment OF the princes
and high ministers of state RESPONSE
bic for the anti-foreign outrages and
the decree ordering that funeral hon
ors he paid in Pekin and Toxic to the
remilins of Sugiyama Akira, the MUIR
dered chancellor of the japanese le-
cation. Emperor Kwang su has adj
dressed further letters to the car and
the mikado renewing his request for
their aid in the peace negotiations.
Various opinions are expressed as to
the importance Of the edicts. The
Shanghai correspondent of the Morn
Ing Post says: "The severe punish
ment' ordered by Emperor Kwang su
will only mean a money fine. There
are traces of Ii Hung Changes hand
under American influence, in the
edicts."
On the other hand the Standards
Shanghai's correspondent remarks'
"The empress now realizes the true
nature of the crisis. After consult
ing the emperor sbe snmmond the
court dignitaries and on their as.
sembling, which she remained silent,
the emperor in loud voice delivered
TRADE lasting a couple OF hours,
against the courtiers. Then, in an
angry voice, he dismissed them. Az
ter this the DEGREES We're issued"
\ dispatch to the Times from st.
Petersburg confirms the reports that
the town of Kirwn surrendered to
the Russians without shot on per
emptory orders from Prince Ching.
The dispatch says that If similar or
ders were issued with regard to Muk'
den the Russian conquest OF Man
churia will be completed. According
to the same authority no further rein
forcements will be required by the
Russian commanders in the far east.
Americans Preparing to Withdraw.
Tien Tsin, Sept. 2S, via Shanghai,
Oct. l.-Orders from Washington di.
recting the withdrawal of the bulk
of the American troops were received
this afternoon and preparations to
comply were begun Immediately.
Gen. Chaffee Is here directing the
movement, which will commence at
the earliest possible moment. 1t Is
understood that the plan contem.
plates leaving regiment of infantry,
squadron of cavalry and battery
Of artillery in Pekin to protect
American interests, and that the re.
mainder Of the troops will proceed TO
Manila.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-12
NEGOTIATIONS MAY PROCEED.
Powers Generally Favorably Dis
posed Toward Frances Proposals.


Paris. oct il.-Ncgouations are pro-
ceedng actively on the subject OF the
propositions contained 10 the note of N.
pe.cassc. the minister Of foreign Affairs
regarding China. and. Sc Is said here. The
situation Is as follows:
Russia. Italy and Austria accept the
note uncondltiona.iy. Germany has not
yst communicated her reply officially but
the French government has been given 10
urd.rstsnd that the German government
considers that the note AFFORD basis
Tor negotiations.
Great Rritaiu. also. has adhered TO the
French note. except respecting the per-
mauont prohibition OF the Import Of arms
lnto china. on which point &c makes GER
tain reservations.
Tho answer OF the United States is
known. Japan has not replied officially.
bus is expected TO acquiesce. Although the
French government Is anxious 20 receive
the reply Of Japan IN view ~ The i'm
,,rtance OF the role Japan Is entitled TO
Nav ia the Chinese question, the Fren h
rote has 80 FAR cleared the ground. and
,bs result Il considered 20 ssiiffsctory
rat 81 Delcasse has Instructed the
FRENCH minister at Pekin, VI. Pichon. 10
n,,t himself IN communication with the
otner ministers. and has also requested
me Powers 20 authorize their representa-
aives TO confer with NJ. Pichon, with the
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-12
HE TRIED TO GET BAIL.
Proposed BoBdsmnn for Patrick was
Not Accepted.

New York. oct 1.-THE only Develop
ment IN the Rice case to-day was the at
tempt 20 bail Albert 7. Patrick. che ola
millionaire lawyer. The bondsman. Will
liam s. Long. real estate broker. was
no accepted as judgment Of &i.s00 a ainst
him had not been satisfied.
James W Gerard. counsel f1r Capt
James A. Baker. one Of the executors Of
Millionaire william Marsh Rice's first
will sprang a new sensation this after
noon by making the following statement;
II have seen copy OF Mr. Rice's al
legged second viii Patricks statement
that this instrument lefg he residuary
estate 10 him ln trust Is untrue The whole
reslduary esatc is given 10 Patrick IN fee
and there g. no mention of any trust 10
the instrument
I'VE expect 10 hle our will for probate
ln . day or two. I have been holding II
back IN order so get 4 sight Of the alleged
second will
According TO an afternoon paper a dep
uty United states marshal has gone 20
Texas from here TO try TO get possession
of some letters written by Valet Jones TO
a young woman of Lynchburg, Tex. II
ls alleged that In these letters Jones told
the young woman he would be q very rich
man IN a short time.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-12
MINERS WILL MEET
CONVENTION WILL CONSIDER or
I'ER o. THE OPERATORS.
WILL SCARCELY ACCEPT IT.
RELIEVED = SECOND CONVENTION
WILL nE NGCESsARX.

delegates Have BcRun to Assemble
at srrRnton-Thcy Have All sort.
of fIustrurtions-Most of Them VIII
Vote 60 Reject thc 10 Per cent. In-
crras~-Thry Want go StipuIate "A
Duration for the Increase Co Hold
Good.
Scranton P1. oct 1.-THE convention
of tnc anthracite miners now on strike
throughout thc entire hard-coal nelds in
rennsylN1nia VIII meet 30 this city to-
morrow morning for the purpose o. con-
sidering tie 10 per cent increase IN wnges
ptonercd thcm by nearly an the mine op-
orators Ben ho region
The delegate 90 thc convention. who
began arriving TODAY. have al sorts OF
Instructions from their local unions on
the proposition az the operators. II was
learned that most OF them now on 'he
ground viii vote Co reject the 10 per cent.
increase unless thc operators make fur
thor concessions. Many of tho miners viii
not favor the advance unless the opera
tors give q guarantee that tho increase
viii bo kept in force for liked Iength Of
time. Others want the union recognized
before they Will accept the proposi lon.
while not fow insist upon concessions
I in the other grievance.
The belief b. gensrol that IN the alb
/ scu.e Of any uniform Instructions among
the delegate. the chances of ssttlement
/ ny this convention are rather slight II
is the impression OF several labor lead
ers that at least q second convention win
I have To bo held before any definite action
Will he taken looking toward an early
ending 81 the contest
Ia speaking Of to-morrow's convention
! President Mitchell said to-day.
'The miners convention tomorrow win
he one Of the most remarkable labor
meetings held 80 tho history of coal min
| ing For tho hrs time ia over thirty
years rcprcHs natives 81 aH the colii,rles
on strike viii meet 10 convention 10 dis
/ euss matters OF vital interest 60 them.
The proposition submitted by the opera
tors to advance their wages 10 per cent
siil Of course. b. the paramount ques-
/ lion
/ The calm. conservative conduct of ths
| men during the strike viii characicrize
/ iH'iN aNil"h io-moffoMs The Hnthfacito
/ miners. A. result ~ their long years OF
I hardship have become thourhtful and
stnaious ana have thorough know ledge
! OF the mining Industry in ail i.s phases.
/ u VIII undoubtedly be- their desire 10 leg
/ islate iu the interest of miners Of every
section of the region Tho convention will
/ De free from passion or excitement and
ne miners VIII demon trate 90 the public
that they are capable of doing business
as prudent business men
The convention a. near as the Uniisd
Mine workers officials can figure viii con-
| sis' % about seven hundred do cgates
President Mitchell to-day prepared tho
address which bee VIII deliver az the OPEN
lns of the session lu al like iaood the
l convention viii tc secret one Presl-
dent Mitchell viii PROBABLY preside Tas
I organization Of the convention will be- the
only thing done at to-moir0w's session.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-12
BRYAN Propoundcd "a Few Riddles 60
ais Audience.


fatile creek. Mich. oct li.-Despite hts
arluous iabors OF Yesterday MIR BRYAN
NJ .sttr ..,rt,. .,,t. ,,,.-,...- M. "a.
~ s'N'''' 'i''''".H %" ti' p''-
gianne for the day at HASTINGS begin
ming lt 7.I5 o'clock aud uotwithsiau. ling
thc early honr h. mad d. GOOD an5tsn-,
...,.. 1900, ...t . .s ... -
Hif'' "a ihe H''' town "i NAeh'ltle. Mt.
Bryan had only nNo mlnutts. and he COZ
ta,t.J bt,,,setf ,,.ttt, .,,r,.,s,i,,. 4, ..i,s ~
.t p,t 49,,
~
ioll"Ws'
m the trust is "a good thing. why DID
thc Republican platform deuouuce .rustsf'
"If the trust is a btd thiug why aiI the
Republican administration clu.e NOR.
trusts ga bee organized iuan during ali the
previous history of the country D. some
trusts are good uUd some has, can YOU
tcll the difference between q good one and
a bad ones
do you know Of any COOL monopoly in
private hauds2 DO YOU know Of any man
good enough 90 sand at the head o. o
u,oronoly ana determine the price ot that
which Others are 10 usc2
"D1 Won know ~ any good reason why
tho army should be made ito.nlf Wou u
Won be willing 10 make tho army soon
if tho Reoublicau leaders said SO. or a
half million II thoy wanted
.Xbat i- vour title 90 the Filipino
MA Won buv him or did YOU gct him by
fo,r.e uo eou think YOU can huy the
,t.b, "a --a,etp rsopicq What are YOU go
tup 90 do with tho Filipino when you get
him Are YOU goin gto XIII hm2 Well,
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-12
WENT WILD OVER ROOSEVELT
EnthusinsttraIls Received ~ In-
dinnnpaii--t omn,rndrd south
rrn Ncnroes to nryan'~ No

Indianapolis Ind Oct 10 indianapolis
which o. now holding its first fall fcsti-
VaL gave Gov Roosevelt tonight one of
thc greatest receptions over extended IN
this citN to candidate Tor political hon
ors From the crossing at southcastcrn
avenue up B,st Wa hiuston street % t1e
court House. three quarters or q mile
distant. whore De- spoke to an immense
audience the sidewalks and thoroue h-
fares were crowded with o mass oC ,nthu-
siastic humanity through which tho pro-
ocssion moved with d.mcuiu Tho cinl-
date for Vice Pies dent was kept coutin-
ually boWiug to tho multitude aud shlk-
ing hands with men aud women who clus-
tered around bis carriage
The court house square and grounds ana
streets surrounding IL were congo 81
With throng which rrcctcl the Govern
ors arrival with storm OF cheers aud as
hc alightcd at the court house entrance
cannon Doomed saiutcs. A thy close ot
thc Governors speech Col curt. Guild of
Boston made an eloquent speech. viii .h
received profound attention
The evening was dsvo.Cd Co parade
which was more than two hours passing
che rcvlcNins stand ln front of the cour'
house. A. the procession pissed the sol-
dicrs and sailors monuman, the Gov
crouor raised hts brown campaign hat rev.
errnty. looked up az the tower ug pie
and bowed hts head.
Ia his speech Gov. Roosevelt sni1
Danger OF imperaii. M Ave but the
danger will never com" unui our feop .
arc foolish enough 10 allow anarchy d.
censc mob violence Co. take ths place OF
that orderly liberty under tho law which
We have inherited AS the most proci 1us
heritage from our fathers who went b &.
fore a.. There comes thp only danger e.
tho permancncr and stability of our in-
-uiutions. We can make ihis government
whai Wc VIII
'Oh my fellow couutrymen ~ only We
win do n hard enough Ana appeal 90
you for fearless Justice Swing % to and
exactinE it from an men. Mr. Bryan said
the other doy that We Wcr, concerned
only about money and not aboV human
liberty. Has Mir Bryan not yet had time
10 turn his ewes 20 North and South car
oiiun2 lie was greatly concerned over
7 the imaginary wrongs ~ TaRaio ban
dit shooting at our mon in the Philip
pines Iet him De- concerned over the
real wrongs 81 our brethren 81 duskier
huo. some 81 whom fought beside you iu
tine great war oh my comrades some
of whom ! saw charge 40 Santiago and
I win their right 60 full citizenship hy the
I tran Of dead and wounded they leu he-
hind them. ief him remove from his own
I eye the beam that blinds him 20 the
wronged man ~ the South ana then turn
with clearer vision and DE viii rse that
I We are bringing liberty ana peace TO the
/ brown man IN the Philippine"