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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-06
NEW YORK FOR BRYAN
Its Democracy Will Support
the Kansas City Plat
form.
lBy the Associated Press.)

New York, June 5.-The Democratic
State convention today elected these
delegates at-Iarge to the National Demo-
cratic convention:
David B. Hill, Richard Croker, Edward
Murphy and Augustus Van Wyck.
Alternates
Fran, Campbell Jacob Rupert, Jr, c.
Morgan Sanford and James Shevlin.
Electors large:
Frederick Cook, of Rochester; Robert
c. Titus, of Buffalo.
Following is a synopsis of the platform
adopted:
We insist that the fundamental princi
pies of Democracy which have been so
frequently approved by the voice of the
people must ever remain as the best
and only security for the continuance of
free government. Public taxation should
not be imposed for private purposes and
tariff should be for revenue only. We
are opposed to governmental partnership
with protected monopolies and we demand
that import duties. like other taxes
should be impartially laid.
We oppose war taxes in times of peace
We demand retrenchment and economy in
all the departments of the government
and condemn the extravaganza and pro-
figacy which have characterized the
present National Republican Administra-
ton.
We favor both gold and silver as the
standard money of the country, the mon
ey Of the Constitution and of our fathers
each to be maintained at a parity with
the other in purchasing, debt-paying
power We are opposed 20 that foreign
policy of the present National Admnis-
tration commonly known as Imperialism.
We demand that our solemn antew
pledges made by Congress to Cuba and
to the world should be speedily fulfilled
in good faith. thereby preserving our
national integrity and honor.
We maintain that the Constitution fol-
lows the flag over every integral part of
the United States.
A Republican Congress has no more
right to establish or govern territorial
or colonial system outside of the consti-
tuition than it has to create king.
We demand that every part of our pos
sessions shall be governed according TO
American precedents and American prin-
ciples.
"Our plain duty is to abolish all GUS
toms tariff between the United States and
Porto Rico and give her products free
access to our markets"
We condemn President Mckinley and a
Republican Congress for a fragrant viola
tion of his plain duty and for their hypoc-
risy and inconsistency.
We express our unqualified opposition
to those immense combinations of capital
commonly known as trusts, which are
concentrating and monopolizing industry
and business. crushing out independent
producers of limited means, destroying
competition. restricting opportunities for
labor. artifcially limiting production, rails
ing prices and by reason of their alarm
ing multiplication throughout the country
are rapidly creating condition which
is becoming intolerable.
These trusts and combinations are the
direct outgrOwth of the policy of the
Republican party, which has created, fcs
tered and projected them. 1t receives
their support and solicts and accepts
their prodiga contributions to aid its
retention in power and it is therefore in.
capacitated and unwilling to abolish anc
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-06
THE FIGHT AT SIX MILES sPRUIT.
Boors Struggle Desperately But Are Forced
Back Towards Pretoria
(By the Associated Press.)

(By the Associated Press.)
London June 5.-The War Office this
morning issued the following dispatch
received from Lord Roberts:
six Miles Spruit, $3.50 p. M, June 4th-
We started this morning at daybreak.
marched about 10 miles to Six Miles
Spruit both banks of which were occupied
ty the enemy. Henry's and Ross mount
cd infantry, with the West Somerset,
Dorset, Bedford and Sussex Companies of
Yeomanry quickly dislodged them from
the south bank and pursued them nearly
a mile. when they found themselves under
a heavy fire from guns which the Beers
had placed in a we'll concealed command
ing position.
Our heavy guns of the Naval and Royal
Artillery, which had purposely been
placed in the front part of the column,
were hurried to the assistance of the
mounted infantry as fast as oxen and
mules could travel over the great rolling
hills surrounding Pretoria. The guns
were supported by Stevens brigade of
Pole Carew's division, and after few
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-06
ENGAGEMENT HAS COMMENCED. y
A cablegram From Kempf That Holds Note
of War.
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington, June 5.-The Secretary of
the Navy has received the following
cabegram from Admiral kempff, COM
manding the United States steamship
Newark, lying at the Taku forts at the
mouth of the Pei Ho River, dated Taku,
June 5th:
Engagement has commenced. Have
landed force of fifty seamen, more-bat-
TALON of marines
(Signed) "KEMPFF"
The cipher message is not entirely
legible, and it is supposed at the Navy
Department the Admiral means that he
has landed 30 seamen to reinforce the
battalion of marines already ashore.
GOING FROM BAD TO WORSE.
Washington, June 5.--The State Depart
ment has received a cablegram from
Minister Conger at Pekin, stating that
matters have taken much more serious
turn there. No details are given, but it is
indicated that the boxers activity is ex-
tending very closely to the Chinese capi-
tal
The State Department still finds itself
unable to do more than it has already
ordered respecting the protection of
American interests in China. Troops are
not available, and even if they were the
Government here is disinclined to parti-
cipate in any joint demonstration that
would menace the integrity of the
Chinese Empire.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-06
Leads all North CarolimaD Circulation
Bill reported non progress and

preparation Bill reported non progress and
the bill was sent back TO conference.
partial conference report on the Cen
eral Deficiency Bill was agreed to and
the bill then sent back to conference.
At six o'clock the House recessed until
8 p. m.
At tonight's session the rules were
suspended and the following were passed.
Senate joint resolution authorizing the
President to restore George w. Kirlman
to the army as a captain.
A bill authorizing the President to ap-
point David Bagley, brother of Ensign
Worth Bagley killed at Cardenas, as an
extra cadet at Annapolis
There was quite a furry when Mr.. Hay
(Va.) attempted to file the views of the
minority of the Military Affairs Commit
tee on the Occur d'Alene investigation.
The Chair stated that he had directed
that certain portions of the report con-
tanning testimony and the arguments OF
attorneys be not printed.
Mr. Hay protested vehemently against
this decision, but the Chair was firm and
carried his point.
The conference report on the Extradi
ton Bill which applies to all possess
sions was adopted. At 11:30 p. m,
Mr.. Hull presented the conference report
on the Military Academy Bill making a
complete agreement. 1t was adopted
12S to 81.
The conferees on the Naval Appropria-
tion Bill reported another disagreement.
Mr.. Rixey (Va) moved to recede and con-
cur in the Senate amendment relating to
armor plate and the House, by vote of 40
to 96, declined to do so. All the amend
ments were again disagreed to and the
bill was again sent back to conference.
At l a. m. wednesday,, Mr.. Payne On.
W, the Republican floor leader, moved
a recess until a. m.
Mr. Hopkins Ulls.) moved to amend the
motion to make it . o'clock, and when the
amendment was defeated Mr. Lentz tOhio)
made the point of no quorum and forced
"a call of the House.
The call of the House developed the
presence of only 113 members. a resolu-
tion was adopted to arrest absentees.
While waiting the appearance of abscn-
tees the members INDUCED in considerable
horseplay on the floor. Others congre-
gated in the lobby and made the corri-
dors ring with their songs.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-06
THEIR HEROIC EFFORTS VAIN.
A Few Faithful Boer Generals Struggled to
the Last.

Lord Roberts Six Miles Spruit dis;a' h
was hardly printed by the "extras be
fore the Union Jack of the War Oftjcc
was hauled up the Flagstaff and the Griof
message was passed from mouth to mouth
Pretoria is occupied.
The latest press dispatches from a
representative of The ssociated Press at
Pretoria, dated June 3rd, quote Genel al
Botha as saying:
so long as we can still count on our
thousands of willing men we INST not
dream of retreat or throwing away our
independence"
General Botha, it is announced, anrull-
ed the regulations appointing spe' ial
committee to preserve order, substituting
military control for that of the commit
tee.
General Lucas Meyer. addressing TIE
burghers on the church square, urged
them all to stand fast.
Thus, though their efforts were piiifully
futile, it is evident that d f,'w faitIl-
full Boer generals worked desperately
to resist the overwhelming force OF Lorl
Roberts army.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-06
rounds drove the enemy from their posi-

ROUNDS drove the euCluy from IHelF posi-
tions
''The Beers than attempted to turn our
left flank in which they were again
foiled by the mounted infantry and Yeo-
manry. supported by Maxwell's brigade
of fuckers division. AS, however, they
still kept pressing our left rear l sent
word to Ian Hamilton, who was advanc-
ing three miles to our left, to incline to-
ward us and fill up the gap between the
two columns. This finally checked the
enemy, who were driven back toward Pre-
toria. l hoped we would have been able
to follow them up, but the days now are
very short in this part of the world, and
after nearly two hours marching and
fighting, we had to bivouac on the ground
gained during the day.
''The Guards Brigade is quite near the
southernmost fort by which Pretoria is
defended, and less than four miles from
the town.
French, with the Third and Fourth
cavalry brigades and Hutton's New South
Wales mounted rifles, is south of Pre-
toria.
"Broadwood's brigade is between
French's and Hamilton's columns, and
Gordon is watching the right flank of the
main force, not far from kthe railway
bridge at Irene station, which was de-
stroyed by the enemy.
''Our casualties, l hope, are very few"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-06
The Amendment Canvass in Wayne
Especial to News and obscrver)

Especial to News and Obscrver)
Goldsboro, ~ c., June 5.-The itinerary
of the local speakers who have been CAN
vassing Wayne county, in favor of the
adoption of the amendment, has done
good In response to a challenge by DR..
J. E. Person to any Democratic speaker,
Judge w. r. Allen met him in joint de-
bate at Eureka, this county, Saturday
evening The Doctor practically admit
ted that no native born white man would
be diSfranchsed under the amendment
but argued that the fifth section was
unconstitutional. The Judge replied in
MS peculiar way, clearly and deliberately
proving that the amendment was cOnsti =
tutional beyond d doubt. He scored Doc
tor Fox" pretty severely for his record
in the Fusion Legislature stating to him
that no white men except those who
wanted office by the negro vote would
be harmed.
H. b. Parker, Jr., spoke at Mt. Olive
Saturday afternoon, making a clear and
impressive argument in favor of the
amendment
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-06
LED BY HEROIC OFFICERS
And Some Hot Fighting Takes Place
Around Pretoria.
FIERCE OPPOSITION AT 6 MILES SPRUlT
Botha Finally Sends Out Flag Of Truce, and
the City is Then Surrendered. Beers
Capture the fifteenth Imperial
Yeomanry at lindley.
Yeomanry at lindley.
(By Associated Press.)

London, June 5.-Q2:47 P. M.)-The
War Office has issued the following dis
patch from Lord Roberts:
Pretoria, June 5.-Q1:40 A. M.)-We
are now in possession of Pretoria The
official entry will be made this afternoon
at o'clock
PRETORIA is SURRENDERED.
London, June 5.-Q1:07 p. M.)-The
War Office has received the following
from Lord Roberts:
Pretoria, June 5.-Q2:55 P. M)-Just
before dark yesterday the enemy were
beaten back from nearly all the positions
they had been holding and Ian Hamilton 5
mounted infantry followed them to with
in 200 yards of Pretoria, through which
they retreated hastily
'DeLisle then sent an officer with q
flag of truce into the town, demanding
its surrender in my name. Shortly before
midnight / was awakened by two officials
of the South African Republic, Sandherc,
military secretary to Commandant Gen
eral Botha, and general officer of the
Boer army, who brought me a letter
from Botha, proposing an armistica foI
the purpose of settling the terms of sur
render.
Il replied that | would gladly meet the
commanoant general the next morning,
but that T was not prepared to discuss
any terms, as the surrender of the town
must be unconditional. | asked for q
reply by daybreak as | had ordered the
troops to march on the town as soon as
it was light.
'In his reply Botha told me that he
had decided not TO defend Pretoria :n1
that he trusted women, children anG
property would be protected At / a.
M. today. while on the line of march, I
was met by three of the principal Off
cials with flag of truce. stating their
wish to surrender the town.
1T was arranged that Pretoria should
be taken possession of by Her Majesty's
troops at . o'clock this afternoon.
Mrs. Botha and Mrs. Kruger are both
in Pretoria. Some few of the British
prisoners have been taken away but
the majority are stih at Waterfall. Over
Il hundred of the officers are in Pretoria.
a few l have seen are looking WELL
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-06
CH|NA'S MASK FALLS
Better Face All Europe Than
Check the Boxers, She
Declares.
(By the Associated Press.l

Shanghai, Monday, June 4.-The China
Gazette says it has the highest authority
for stating that the Dowager Empress has
ordered the Tsung Lii Yamen to face all
Europe rather than to Interfere with the
boxer" movement.
Elsewhere it is asserted that the
Viceroy has ordered the troops to oppose
the further landing of parties from for
eign warships, and that the troops now
engaged in operations are designed to
prevent further foreign reinforcements
reaching Pekin.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-06
THE DAY OF THE SINISTER
The Old aud Tried Radicals Are Now
Back Numbers.
HoLToN AND PRITcHARD LEAD THE GA NC
"A Bigger Set Of Political ScoundreIs NcVe
Before, Since i868-'70, Infested The
Rankes and Management Of
the Republican Party"
Especial to News and obsec7er)

Especial to News and Obse.7er.)
Greensboro, N. c., June 5.-Some days
ago there was published in paper here
an interview between Squire j. 4. prit1h-
EFT and Mr.. A. e. Holton, the Republican
State chairman, in which the former told
the latter some very plain truths as TO
what constituted Republican prime les.
The interview was brought about ty
rumor to the effect that Squire Irit"D-
EFT would support the Constitutional
Amendment, and the State chairman hast
ened to get him lin line. 'SUJre PTi.cE-
EFT confirmed the rumor and told MIR. Hol-
ton that while he yielded to man III
loyalty to the old time principles of Re-
publicanism he refused 10 follow or be
led by the trcksters and traders who re
at the head OF the party III this State.
The interview attracted the attention
of Republicans OF principle and integrity,
who have congratulated Squire Prit, hett
on his manly and patriotic s;aud. ,lo is
in receipt of the follow Eg letter from
a well known and influential Republican
in another section of tie State, Il man Of
recognized ability. The letter speaks fer
itself and is given IN the writer's Cwn
words:
My Dear Sir:-Pritchard & Co.'S gang
has made back numbers of us oil and
tried Republicans in his State. bigger
set Of political scoundrels never before,
since 1S6S-'70, infested the ranks ard
management of the Republican laity.
Among it's worst elements-Prl' ;h,.1 at
the head-are those in Greensboro Their
satellites and strikers and heelers are in
every county 10 do their bidding "Dd
behests
'To rid the party of such baneful polif
ical shysters is to openly and publicly
put our feet down upon them on cT"iy
occasion and expose them. Your WY of
doing it, and mine, are among the ways
of doing it, and no one appreciated w.3st
you had TO say to the d--n jay-htd-
headed Hoton more than lid when |
read it in the papers. The political
tricksters and frauds should he exposed
to public gaze by every good man.
Squire Pritchett has an office on East
Sycamore street, where the above letter
may be seen by any doubling Thomas or
it may be confirmed by writing.
con,o mon are horn with black ewes
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-06
ATWATER IN FRANKLIN.
Making Strong Speeches in Advocacy of the
Amendment.
Especial to News and Observer

Especial to News and Observer
Louisburg, \. c.. June 5.--The magis-
trates met yesterday and elected the fol-
lowing Board OF Commissioners. Messrs.
T. S, Callie, A. j. p Harris, ]. S. Win
ston, w. H. Nicholson and J. H. Cooke.
This is quite strong board and will
doubtless be entirely satisfactory to the
people. The magistrates also decided to
build an iron bridge over Tar River. This
will be quite an addition to the town. The
bridge will be nearly 400 feet long, double
track and walk-way on either side.
Hon. J. w. Atwater spoke in the court
house last night, He had an appreciative
audience and made a strong speeen i'll ad
vocacy of the amendment
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-06
BOERS STRIKE A HEAVY BLOW.
The Capture of the Thirteenth Imperial Yeom.
anry at Lindley.
(By the Associated Press.l

London, June 5.-Q2 p. m.)-Lord Rob-
erts reports to the War Office that the
Thirteenth battalion of the Imperial Yeo-
manry Qrish) was overwhelmed by the
Beers at Lndley.'
Following is the text of the dispatch
announcing the disaster to the Thirteenth
battalion of the Imperial Yeomanry:
Pretoria Station, June 5.-Q2:55 p. M
i regret to report that the Thirteenth
Imperial Yeomanry had to surrender to a
very superior force of the enemy. q May
31st near Lindley. On receiving infor-
nation of the battalion being attacked, l
Continued on Second Pagen
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-06
BOXERS MARCHING ON TIEN TsIN.
They Are Within Three Miles and Approach
ing on All Sides
(By the Associated Press. J

London, June Ga dispatch 10 the
Daily Mail from Tien Tsin dated JJnc
4th says;
''The situation is very serious The
boxers are approaching Tien Tsin on Ill
sides. They are within three miles Of
the city In addition to the marines the
defensive force includes volun' eors uE-
der the command of Major l1igEs. late
of the Sixteenth Lancers. The town is
practically under arms
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-06
Death of Stephen Crane.
am the Associated Press.

TDy ITIt 1tooOVI'TCVI V'7''.7
Badenweiler, Baden, June 9.-Stephen
Crane. the American author and war cor
respondent, died here today, aged 80
years.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-06

If you have grudge against your neizh-
Dor buy his small boy drum.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-06

Lower rents-those in the knees Of
the small boys trousers.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-06

Some men are born with black eyes
and some have to fight for them.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-07-14
NEWS AND GOSSIP Of THE MINING WORLD.

and the holders OF the bond on this
property are much pleased with the out
look. The Boulder mine. on Weber
creek, is working twenty-four men. Most
of the work is being done in tunnel No.
4. 1t is said that a great deal of fine
rock is being taken from the slopes or
this level. The 2o-stamp mill rs Kept run
ming continuously.
The Gladstone, in French gulch, Shasta
county, has been sold 10 Capt. J. II.
Roberts, one of the owners Of the Mi
das, in Harrison gulch, and associates
The property was recently bought in BY
j. II. Wolcote at a sheriff : sale. IL
then belonged to the Euclid Company.
which came to grief because of a lack
of harmony. This property has in its
day produced over $4,000 worth OF gold.
The parties who have bonded the Min
ME Ellen, near Placerville. Amador coun-
~. have encountered very large body
of ore running $50 TO 500 per ton. at a
depth OF 80 feet. The crosscut is now in
eight feet or ore Of this character, and
the ledge will probably be more than
twenty-five feet wide 1t is without
doubt the biggest strike ever made at
this depth south Of Mariposa county. ex-
cept ii might be something that lies
south of the Tehachapi. and clearly dem
onstrates that the Minnie Ellen mine Is
located on the southern end. OF the
mother lode
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-07-14
WAGON ROAD pADLY NEEDED.
bridge River Mines Held Back on
Account of the Trail.

The Lillooet Prospector makes a strong
plea for a wagon road 20 the Bridge river
district. stating that "the work on the
various claims has proved them beyond
doubt and with primitive methods. where
the largest portion of gold is lost, they
are making good pay crushing up the rich
quartz. Every day new strikes are being
made along Cadwallader creek on claims
and the miners and prospectors are faith
fully doing what work they can. but ham
pered by having proper transportation IA
cilities The trail has been washed out
In several places recently by the high
water. and travel has been stopped. par
ties wishing to go in or come out have
to undergo hard trip via McGillivray
creek.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-07-14

Tears regarding the Chinese situation, ani % the
rlshap 20 the British fcr-ea in South Africa 7he
efeet here Was gureT syUpa thetae and when Is was
seen how snail the ceiling fot LGutun accouu- was
the bulls hraced thelr energies and attempted 20 ~
sumo control q tht market Tie pressure e profit
taking which met the market when last nights level
Wa' approached discouraged the attempt and che
market was iarsed iute almost hfesss state The
sharp treak "a the 9hett market. which miEN, BE-
tirY construed IS indicating morc bop tIl feel
ns regarding the crcu. powe-icss sustain Tbs
stock market small gsltTings were sufficient II
drlve prices sharply h-iow last nights Level. 4
hardening q he .ndun disrount and tha contiu
ned drain On tae gold reserves q The Rank e
huglsnd LED ~ the oninion among iuyTnaGanal
houses that turtl.r shipments Il E-id frun New
Aork 70 Paris w lte,s 90 lee made next wek
The bond rertrt continued dnll ard the ohaiSes
were mixed rofal sAlcs, par value 81 55 0oQ
United states londs w,fe unchanged IN bia. lrota.
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