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The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1900-08-04
THE ANGLo-BoER WAR.

According. to British dispatches from
South Africa the Beers Jared badly dur
ing the week just closing. Lord Rob-
erts announced in the beginning of the
week that General Prinsloo with 5000
men had surrendered Internationally,
but he amended his report later by say
ing that less than 1000 had laid down
their arms to General Hunter in the
Caledon valley. On Tuesday it was said
that Lord Kitchener had been dis
patched from Pretoria to Krugersdorp
to organize column to relieve General
Baden-Powell, who was besieged by
General Delary at Rustenburg in the
western part of the Transvaal. A relief
force under Colonel Hickman had been
forced to retire by the Beers, and that
is why the butcher of Omdurman" pro-
ceeded to the rescue. What he has ac-
complished in his expedition has not yet
been told. The siege of Rustenburg was
kept secret until the London Daily Mail
correspondent at Pretoria gave it out.
Another dispatch from Roberts to the
London war Office, dated Aug. 1, brings
the glad tidings that 1900 more prison.
ers had been captured by General Hun
ter, but the same dispatch brings the sad
news that more than fifty of the Shrop-
shires were killed>and wounded by the
derailing of a supply train on the Kru-
gersdorp-P otschefstroem railway. A
later dispatch will probably cut down
the number of prisoners by one-half
Another correspondent at Pretoria re-
ports Botha's forces to be intact, and
sends the sensational information that
he had seen an official circular asserting
that Lord Roberts was forced to retreat
south of the Vaal river and that Lady
Roberts escaped in balloon. 1t will be
recalled that Lord Kitchener had to flee,
in his nocturnal habiliments some time
ago and barely escaped capture.
The war in South Africa is not adding
anything to the military reputation OF
the British commanders and the end is
not yet, despite the news OF the past few
days. Botha and De Wet are still left.
They will soon capture more of the Brit
ish and dampen. the ardor of the shout
ing jingoes at home. Until Botha and
De Vets forces are dispersed the cam
paign in the Transvaal will continue,
and the great British army cannot par
ticipate in any other war that may arise
outside the dark continent. Louis Botha
commands some 10000 men and will
hold Roberts for long time in Pretoria
and Christian De Wet is conducting the
most marvellous guerilla warfare with
some 1900 brave burghers whose motto
is Liberty or Death" The war las
new lasted ten months, and the British
losses exceed $4,000 men, according to
tlneil own reports. The Beers may hold
out for year longer.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1900-08-04

Whitelaw Reds paper, the New Yorl
Tribune, is responsible for the follow
ing incredible story: A Catholic mis-.
sionary in India, some time ago, motto,
ing that the people of the province il
which he was laboring were obtaining
fire by means of striking two flints to.
gether, distributed among them severa
boxes OF matches, and instructed then
in their use. After brief absence TIT
priest returned to the village and found
the inhabitants worshipping the boxes
of matches he had presented to them az
deities.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1900-08-04

Professor Goodwin Smith, Of Toronto
University, is an honest Englisl,mar
who loves liberty and hates oppression
Concerning the relations existing be-
tween the Mckinley administration and
the Salisbury government he says
with the Tory party in Great Britain
President Mckinley and his followers
unquestionably are in alliance. They
think by its proceedings in South Africa
it is countenancing their proceedings ir
the Philippines" What does the Min.
neapolis Journal think of that expert
testimony?
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1900-08-04

Boston. What would we see? Why,
the American cowboy would leave his
herds on the plains, the farmer would
leave his pillow and the students of this
Bible institute would leave their mis-
sionary labors and all would take up
arms to drive the invaders and the rob-
bers from our shores.
"Now, that is just what the Chinese
are doing today, and Notwithstanding
the attendant hardships and suffering
to the missionaries and those we love
cannot say that 1 blame the Boxers
"What are the facts? The Russians
said to the Chinese: Give us Port Ar
thur or we will blow you up The
Chinese were 'bullied' then; they gave
up Port Arthur; but perhaps it would
have been better for themselves and for
all concerned had they then resolved to
make the bitter fight that they apparent
ly are bent on making now.
"In the same way other European
governments have forced China with
threats to give tip large and fertile por-
tons of her territory and her finest har-
bors. The English demanded Wei-hai-.
Wei and got it. Then came the Ger
man emperor, whose method was the
most high-handed Of all. For to the end
that the so-callcd modern war god of
Germany may possess a harbor in Shan
Tung province numerous Cinnamon who
enormously believed that China was
their country were shot down in cold
blood ruthlessly butchered in supposed
revenge for the murder of two German
missionaries for whom little was cared
except in so far as they served the ends
OF constituencies statescraft.
Thus, through the greed and pride
and grasping sel6shness of the Euro
pean great powers China has lost pretty
much about all she has in the way of
valuable harbors suited either for her
commerce or the national defense. The
European spheres of influence did it.
"'Spheres OF inhuence?' What kind
of influence? Robber influence, say,
and the object lesson given by such
spheres could not have had any other
effect than to rouse to high pitch OF
war fever any nation having spark OF
patriotism left. The Chinese Legation
street stood almost wholly for Robbers
street. 1t took the patient, long suffer-
ing coolies long time to get worked
up to the true situation. But now at
last they are SO aroused that everything
looks dark and gloomy, and no one
knows what may be the end"
The Irish Standard gladly inserts the
foregoing explanation Of the Boxers at
titude to foreigners who are bent on
the partition oil China. The Presby-
terrain ministers know whereof they
speak, and their testimony is more en-
titled to credence than the contradictory
reports Of British pressmen. In view Of
the facts as stated by these returned
missionaries no real American can
blame the Chinese for defending their
empire from the invasion OF the robber
powers of Europe. Foreign usurpers
have been opposed in all ages of the
world Let us hope that the United
States, which has been initiating inn
perial powers in spoliation and conquest
during the past few years, will not get
embroiled in the Chinese conflict
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1900-08-04
Since the British first went to India,
27,ooo,opo Hindoos have died of starva.
ton. That is about the population OF
England at the present time.

Says john Brennan in the Northwest
ern Catholic: Will any special pleade,
please say in what regard the sway oI
President Mckinley over the Philippine
Islands differs from the relation Of
Queen Victoria to the Indian empire
except in the trifling particular of title:
She is empress of India by the power OIL
the sword and he is emperor OF the Phil.
ippine Islands by the same claim and
method. This is imperialism, call it by
whatever name you will.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1900-08-04

The Duluth Evening Herald says:
The English government dictates the
policy of the United States in the Orient
as certainly and decisively as it controls
the action of OUR government in South
Africa. This administration is now en-
gagged in pulling England's chestnuts
out of the fire in China and thousands
of valuable lives and millions OF treasure
are likely to be sacrificed in the Orient
because Of the secret Anglo-American
alliance.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1900-08-04

Says Our anti-Bryan contemporary,
the St. Paul Globe: The Globe has
heretofore clearly pointed out plenty OF
sure enough imperialism in the Philip
pines, not to mention the case of Porto
Rico. wherein a course was adopted
which differed not all iota in principle
from the one attempted by King George
with reference to the American col
onies.
Why. then. does Jim Hills per-
sonal organ asasil the Democratic
candidate for the presidency who stands
on a platform opposed to imperialism
Will the Globe please answer?
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1900-08-04

The ministers at Pekin are alive and
we'll, but they are kept as hostages by
the Chinese government to keep the
foreign powers from invading the en-
pirc. Ii Hung Chang, the Gladstone
OF. the East, petitioned the viceroy to
permit the ministers to communicate
geographically with their governments,
but UP to time OF writing no news have
been directly received from them. VI
the allied forces go to Pekin the minis
tiers may be put to death or kept prison.
ers fer protracted period
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1900-08-04

CHARLES E. Macrum, who was Ameri-
can consul at Pretoria when the South
African war began and who came home
because he would not remain and let
the British authorities open his official
and private correspondence, is now tray
cling for glass company and has made
a success in his new venture. Better TO,
him to be engaged in an honorable oc-
cupation at home than to be the slave
OF my Lord Hay abroad.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1900-08-04

Members of the "Royal Orange In
stitution" met in New York last week
and paraded through the streets. One
of the celebrities present was William
johnson, of Ballykillbeg, member of par
Lament for South Belfast. The local
state lodge of the order passed resolu-
ton congratulating the country on Nc
Kinley's administration and pledging
the support of the Orange order to the
Republican national ticket.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1900-08-04

The Knights of Columbus will endow
a $4,000 chair of American History
in the Catholic university at Washing
ton, d. c., next October. Two other
societies, the A. o. H. and c. T. A. u,
have already founded chair, each Of
which represents $4,000 endowment
These societies should be initiated by
others, and then the Catholic university
would be on solid financial foundation
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1900-08-04

Would Captain Van SAINT OF aquatic
fame explain to the voters of Minnesota
why protective tariff is necessary for
American exporters? Is the Dingley
tariff needed by manufacturers who can
successfully compete with foreigners in
their own markets? If Americans can
compete the world over without protec-
ton. why maintain the enormous Ding
ley duties to enable them to hold the
home market? An early answer to these
questions will be highly appreciated.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1900-08-04

In his speech to the London barristcr:
Chaunccy M. Depew said that lawyers
govern the United States" He seems
to have forgotten that under the Hanna
Mckinley dynasty the lawyers have
been superseded by the trusts. Some
disciples o: Blackstone, however, arc
still representing the trusts and coSpo.
rations in the halls OF legislation, hui
many of them will be retired at the conf
ing election.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1900-08-04
Aguinaldo is killed again. The FIJI

Aguinaldo is killed again. The Fill
Pine patriot who was brought from
Hongkong to Manila by Admiral Dew
ey to fight the Spaniards appears to
have as many lives as cat. When will
McKinley's colonial braves cease killing
his former ally? Why don't they kill
his present ally. the Sultan of Sulu?
Perhaps it is because he is Moham-
medan, STAKEHOLDER and a polygamist.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1900-08-04

Congressman Champ Clark, of Mis-
souri,. would annex every foot of the
British possessions in North America
because it is contiguous territory in
habted by men Of the same race as our
selves There will be no annexation as
long as John Hay is in Office. 1t is
more likely that Alaska will be annexed
by the British if he can perpetuate his
modus vivcndi in the boundary dispute
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1900-08-04

"Tlerc won't be amy Chinymen lef,
wl'in til Imp-ror Willum gets through
said Hennessy. "Mebbe not" said Mr.
Doolcy. Giles sthrong man. But TIL
Chinymcn have been on earth lore
time, an don't see how we can push SC
NANNY iv thin off it"
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1900-08-04

a tea trust has recently been formed
by large importers of the Chinese ar
ticle, and the price of some grades have
advanced IS per cent during the past
month. The war in China is given as
an excuse to force prices upward.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1900-08-04

William J. Onahan writes to the New
World saying that the population OF
Chicago in the year 1000 will be 1890
ooo Estimating the increase at 20 per
cent per decade he arrives at the result
for hundred years to come. His fig
urcs appear to be correct.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1900-08-04

The London .(Ont.) News says that
the "old flag" business has been worked
to death by the politicians of Canada
for political purposes. The same can be
said OF the "old flag" in this country
during the brief reign of Emperor Will
liam and his impressario, Marcus A.
Hanna. Old DR.. Johnson used to say
that patriotism is the last refuge OF
scoundrels,' and he was right.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1900-08-04

John Clark Ridpath, the historian,
has passed away. His Great Races OF
Mankind" brought him fame and for.
tune, and his death came before his
elaborate work on the United States was
finished. He was 50 years old and a
Democrat in politics.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1900-08-04

When in St. Paul last week Cardinal
Gibbons was asked as to what, in his
opinion, should be done with the Philip
pines, and this was his answer: "War-
having for its object the acquisition Of
territory by this governments not to
Be thought Of. We want no empire in
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1900-08-04

Mayor James D. Phelan, OF San Fran
cisco, believes that the Democracy will
carry California this year. In 1896 the
plurality for Mckinley in the state was
only 2,7o7.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1900-08-04

After reading the book by Rough
Rider Roosevelt on the Spanish
can war, Dooley remarked to Henncssy
that its proper title should be "Alone in
Cuba" as the modest Teddy was the
hero Of the book, and appropriated al
the glory to himself.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1900-08-04

Says the Weekly Bouquet, of Boston,:
The young man who does not join a
Catholic society-sodality, literary or
scotland who otherwise takes no in
terest in the activities of the parish, lives
apart from the congregation Of which
lie may be nominaiiy "a member.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1900-08-04

This is what Father Broydrick, pastor
of Baltimore Cathedral, says of the
modern Babylon: London is, In my
opinion, the dirtiest and most immoral
city in the world. There is no evidence
of excessive business activity, as com.
pared with the busting sight to- BE seen
in some of the great American cities.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1900-08-04

Ex-United States Senator Clark, of
Montana, is said to have given 100000
to the Bryan campaign fund before sail
ing for Europe last Saturday. That is
only bagatelle to the millionaire
of the Mountain State.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1900-08-04

The 'tsolid south" will be more solid
than in 90 for VIM. ]. Bryan. Ken
lucky, Maryland and West Virginia will
swing into line for the flag and the con-
stitution.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1900-08-04

Asia. We must go on with the work we
have begun in the Philippines; we stand
committed to the establishment of a
stable and proper government in the
islands. Then our mission in that arch
ipelago will be finished"
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1900-08-04

The Republican senator from Mary
land, Mr., Wellington, places country
above party, and in that respect is unlike
Senator Hoar who places Mckinley
above principle. The Marylander will
fight Imperialism to finish and speak
for Bryan and true republicanism dur
ing the campaign.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1900-08-04

"That ridiculous zany" is the name
applied by William O'Brien to that
rampant Orangeman known as Johns
ton of Ballykilbeg, who was the guest
Of his loyal brethren in New York last
week. Webster defines "zany" as a
merry-andrew or buffoon, and that is
exactly what Johnston is.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1900-08-04

Who would have believed that Sena-
tor Hoar was capable of changing the
text of Ex-Governor Boutwell's letter Of
eulogy when he spoke of freedom for
the Beers? This is just what the aged
statesman did when defending his &C.
ton in standing by President McKin-
lev
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1900-08-04

Hon. Patrick Egan, ex-minister to
Chile lnder the Harrison administra-
ton, has left the Republican party. He
has congratulated Bryan on his nomina-
ton and will do his utmost to defeat
Mckinley. Good for Pat!
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1900-08-04

lr his speech to the notification com.
mittcc IRON his front porch at Canton,
Ohio, President Mckinley never ut
tered word about trusts. Perhaps
Mark Hanna has instructed him to keep
silent On the subject.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1900-08-04

King Humbert of Italy has fallen a
victim to the assassin's bullet and is
succeeded by his -son, King Victor
Emmanuel III. Particulars of the
tragedy are given elsewhere in these
columns.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1900-08-04

The editor OF the United Canada is
right when he says: Whenever you hear
of Fenians in Canada you can conclude
that some stupid, notoriety- hunting con-
stable or detective is either afraid OF
losing the job he has, or is looking for
an increase OF salary.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1900-08-04

The American miners owning rich
claims along Porcupine creek in the
gold regions Of Alaska are protesting
loudly against John Hays dicker with
the British embassy which compels them
to live under the British flag. Had they
vote in the approaching election they
would cast it solidly against Mckinley.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1900-08-04
Republic VS.. Empire is the paramount
issue in this years campaign, and the
republic will win.

Frank G. Carpenter, the rowing news
paper correspondent, has an interesting
article in the Saturday Evening Post of
July 28 on the empress dowager OF
China.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1900-08-04

Mark Hanna is opposed to the or
ganization of Roosevelt Rough Rider
Republican clubs in khaki. Marks head
is level, but how will Teddy like it?
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1900-08-04

The son of Senator Pettigrew, OF
South Dakota, is serving on the staff of
General Botha in the Transvaal.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1900-08-04
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The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1900-08-04

During the campaign William ]. Bry.
an will make six speeches in the state OF
which Teddy Roosevelt is governor.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1900-08-04

The unknown quantity *" converts
a Boer into Boxer
Mohave County miner., 1900-09-08
SUMMONS.

TN THE JUSTICES COURT KINGMAN
| precinct Mohaye county Arizona Territory.
Gaddis & Perry Company, a Corporation Plain
tffs,
q. II. Fowler Defendant.
Action brought In the Justices Court OF
Kingman precinct, in and for the County Of
Mohave, in the Territory Of Arizona.
In the name OF the Territory OF Arizona to
c. II. FOWLER,
Defendant, Greeting:
You are hereby summoned and required to
appear In an action brought against you by the
above named plaintiffs In the Justices Court
OF Kingman precinct, In and for the County OF
Mohave, in the Territory OF Arizona, and an.
swer the complaint filed in said Justices
Court, at Kingman, in said county, within fve
days, exclusive OF the day of service, after the
service upon you OF this summons II served
within this precinct; but II served without this
precinct, but within the county ten days; II
served out OF the county, fifteen days; in all
other cases twenty days, or judgment by de-
fault will be taken against you
Given under my hand at Kingman this
Sd day Of September, 1900
p. f.. COLLINGS,
Justice OF the Peace OF said Precinct
First insertion September 8, 1900.
Mohave County miner., 1900-09-08

Word comes from Halvetia that a
tremendous body of ore has been struck
at 400 feet in the Isle Royal. 1t is esti.
mated that there is sufficient value in
the ore to return all the money that
the company has expended since il
took hold of the property. At this
depth natural cave was opened up
for sixty feet and high enough for
people to walk around in. A gentle.
man who was in the cave says it is q
beautiful sight. The Isle Royal is
proving veritable bonanza for the
company. The Halvetia mines are des.
tined to be among the greatest pro,
ducers in the copper world.--Tucsor
Star
Mohave County miner., 1900-09-08

Gold becomes red hot in the process
of retorting, and the thief must have
had tools handy to loosen the thum b
screws by which the cover is fastened
on the retort. A stick must have been
used to take off the lid and knock over
the retort. A pair of leather or as
bestos gloves would protect the hands
while he was packing up the precious
metal and slipping it into gunny
sack to be carried off. When it was
ready to be carried off with impunity,
for gunny sack is an innocent-look
ing affair, commonly credited with con.
tanning rocks, potatoes and anything
else than chunk of solid gold weigh.
ing thirty pounds and worth small
fortune,
The gold was the property Of S. A.
Harsh, who has lease on the tailings
of the old mill and is working them for
the values that escaped the ruder pro.
cesses of earlier days. Mr.. Harsh will
suffer the loss himself if he does not
locate the thief and secure the return
OF the stolen metal.-Montana Record