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IN SOUTH AFRICA.

Alkmaar, the point to which President KrC-
| ger has moved from Machadodorp. lies about
| seventy miles west of Koomatipoort, and is
close to Nelsprut, which was spoken Of about
| ten days ago as likely to be the next Presiden-
tial headquarters. Though there Is no direct
news Of the movements either Of Lord Roberts
or Gen. Butler there are indications that the
former Is pressing forward. and II the report
that Gen. Butler has passed Ermelo IL correct
the whole Boer force under Gen. Botha must
fall back in the same direction as the President
There Is no confirmation Of the rumor re-
gardlng peace negotiations, and the military
activity reported would denote that none were
going on. but that Lord Roberts was deter
mined TO make an end OF the last semblance
Of organized resistance on the part of the Trans
vaalers. In the Free State President Steyn
has officially declared II still an unanne xed State,
and ia doing his best to assert its independence
by the energy with which the British commu-
nications are being attacked
The political situation at Cape Town con-
tinues to occupy a. much attention as the mill
tary operations which 1t Is hoped In England
may shortly be brought TO a conclusion. The
publication Of the minute OF the late Schreiner
Cabinet on the subject OF the treatment Of the
lIStlTReHJ COloHlsts u
sensation. Mr.. Schrener and his colleagues
are stated TO have been unanimous In advising
that a policy analogous to that OF Lord Dur
ham in the case Of the Canadian insurgents In
1887 should be followed. The proposal. how
ever. was rejected by Mr., Joseph Chamber
lain. with the result that the resignation OF Mr..
Schreiner and his colleagues followed What
the effect Of the publication Of these facts will
be in the Cape Colony among the Dutch Afri-
handlers Is hardly doubtful Even II II does not
result In serious trouble 1t will tend TO aggra-
vate the racial bitterness that prevails through
out the whole country and which the Imperalist
press in Cape Colony and Natal Is doing Its
best to keep alive The fact that Mr.. Schreiner
will give his support TO the new cabinet that
has been formed by Sir Gordon Sprsg seems TO
show that II is inclined TO moderation though not
to the same ex tent to which the Schreiner Cab-
net committed itself. The preponderance OF
the British element over the Dutch. five 10 one,
IN the new Government does not augur well for
its stability In Legislature the majority Of
whose members belong 10 the Afrkander Bond:
the crisis therefore cannot be said 20 be over
yet For this reason II is all the more urgent.
apart from the possibility OF foreign complica-
tons. that Lord Roberts should bring the mill
tary operations in the Transvaal TO an end with
as little delay as possible.
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The Vice-Preside deney.

II is satisfactory to see that the great
Office Of Vice-Presdent Is receiving at
Philadelphia in conspicuous manner the
consideration due TO it's exalted character
The search for the most desirable nominee
displays the solcitude for the best attain
able that usually distinguishes the canvass
for the head Of the ticket.
There appears to be great unanimity In
the belief that the fittest and worthiest man
for Vice-President Is the Executive OF the
Empire State. THEODORE ROOSEVELT. There
is no compromise with the faction Of de-
feated candidate for President In this case.
Governor ROOSEVELT 10 wanted on his
merits purely; and II he Is nominated. 1t
will ha for the same reasons.
II has been The SUNS view that In the in
terest Of MCKINLEY and the gentleman who
might be named with him at Philadelphia
Governor ROOSEVELT had better stay where
he Is. But II outside Of New York there Ia
sufficient positive desire for his nomination
to sweep aside the existing reasons against
II. certainly powerful argument for
sweeping them away will be presented to
the Philadelphia Convention.
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The Coming Campaign.

From the foundation Of the Republic there
had never been so instructive canvass for
the election Of President as was that OF 1895.
The long agitation Of the question Of slavery
lifted the people to high moral elevation,
but intellectually its educating influence
was not so potent as was the discussion Of
the issue raised by the Chicago platform:
and, moreover. popular government re-
ceived new moral dignity from the decision
rendered upon that issue.
The slavery agitation resulted In the COM
plete political transformation of the Union.
From the year 1900 to 1850, the Democratic
party--for about twenty-five years OF that
time designated the Republican party
elected every President except two; the
Wings. HARRISON In 1910 and TAYLOR in
ls4s. Moreover. the Presidential office was
held by Southern men during more than
two-thirds Of those sixty years. The South
was dominant and dictated party policies.
From 1850 to 1884 the slavery agitation
and devotion to the Union transferred the
political power to the North and the Repub-
lcan party uninterruptedly; and for one
half Of the sixteen years since 1884 that
party has also held the office of President.
The election Of CLEVELAND in 1894. and his
reelection in 1892. instead Of strengthening
the hold Of the Democratic party on the
Government and thus giving It new lease
Of power. like that 1t held for the first forty
years Of this century. proved so destructive
that the rebuilding of the party on new
principles became necessary in 1895.
The political domination which the South
lost by the Civil War 1t will never regain,
and by its recent dsfranchisement Of its
negro citizensit it has made its political doom
more certain. Wherever this disfranchise-
ment extends its elections are farcical
Having got rid Of all political opposition by
excluding II from the suffrage. it has be-
come politically stagnant and has lost
the respectful consideration OF the rest
Of the Union, without regard to par
tisan differences. Its Electoral votes are
set aside by themselves as having no
really representative significance, and its
influence on the political sentiment Of the
Union generally is gone The hopes Of the
new Democracy OF Bryanism. however,
depend absolutely upon that political oil
garchy Except for the unrepresentative
votes Of the South. BRYAN would have cut
only ridiculous agure at the election
Of 1895. OF the l7s Electoral votes obtained
by him. all except ~ came from the South
beyond the border States.
That demonstration was one Of the most
valuable results of the election Of 1895 1t
proved that wherever there is free and rea-
sonable political discussion the great ma
jority the American people are resolutely
for the national honor and integrity. Pres
ident McKINLEY's appeal was to their intel
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ExULTING OVER THE BISHOPS
Methodist Preachers Rejoice Because Of the
New Rule Of Assignments.

While the Rev. J. NJ. Buckley, editor Of the
Christian Advocate, was telling the Methodist
preachers in closed meeting yesterday, all
about the storm centres of the last General
Conference, in walked the Rev. Henry Aston.
and the speaker stopped short
Il don't want to appear harsh" said he,
after a pause. but shall not continue until
that man retires." pointing TO the newcomer.
Mr.. Aston was promptly put out Although
Methodist. he Is not member Of the Preach.
ers' Meeting, as he was expelled from the New
York East Conference, the Rev DR. Buckley
himself being one Of the prosecutors
Somebody asked Dr. Buckley how he felt
He replied that he felt not unlike what he sup
posed to be the feelings Of Bishops threading
on ministers appointments. The exphna-
ton OF the question Is that for the nrsi time
the General Conference. through its Conn
mittee on Episcopacy. Of which the speaker
was chairman, not only named the cities where
Bishops should reside. but also appointed the
Bishops to their several residence. II"
speaker explained that in times past all the
Bishops wanted the best places. The General
Conference then, in order to prevent storms
designated cities in which they should live
But even that didn't prevent trouble, Or Buck
ley went on Vincent Fowler and some others
getting into trouble with each other. So the
must stop" shouted the editor and the min.
sters .applauded, There is to be no more
"A peculiar thing about the taking OF of
the pastoral time limit Is that II l. the only
material change ever made in Methodist polity
that had never been petitoned for The
limit is gone. and gone forever"
Amen. came from all parts Of the room
said he was probably in a fat appointment and
counted on staying
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STORY THAT CABLE BREAKS TELL
Significance Of TeIegraphic Interruptions In
Countries where War Is On

man who has an authoritative post in
one OF the transatlantic cable Offices in this
city, and who has much to do with the bulle-
tines that are sent out announcing the inter.
ruptions In the service In different parts Of
the world. said yesterday
1t has always been remarkable TO me that
folks were SO slow to appreciate the signiil-
canoe Of the bulletins and the great amount
OF Information that 1t is possible 10 gather
from them by making certain easy inferences
Take the present Chinese crisis as an example
Read between the lines Of the bulletins We
sent out On June IL We were told that tele-
graphic communication between Tien-Tsin
and Pekin was interrupted. As this did not
cut Pekin of entirely There was route by
way OF Kalgan and Maimachin working 10
the Siberian irontier) the inference was that
cal disturoances were prevailing were taking
place on the road to Pekin from 1ien-Tsin,
and that the disturbance was an effort to dis
turb the international relief force
On June IA the bulletin reported: Land
line between Pekin and Kalgan interrupted
This ISOLATED the capital Of China and suggested
nnrtb tina, sne disturbances had spread to the
cate that the city itself was disturbed because
the interruption was described as being about
ny miles from Pekin. on June ls the bulletin
rupted. ! wonder how many realized that
this brief notice meant that all the warshlps
Of all the nations assembled at Taku were cut
on from communication with their homo Cow
ernments.
The cable and telegraph people realized
its significance and In response to urgent re-
quests for further information got word that
the interruption was at Bandeo, a short dis
tance from Tien-Tsin and that because OF the
Interruption all communication with TEN
Tstn and Taku was cut on II was easy 20
infer that Tien-Tsin was still quiet and that the
trouble was confined to the suburb. The
inference was confirmed by the announce
ment to-day that steamer will leave Chefoo
full post Office addresses TO be mailed in that
city: The postal service In Tien-Tsin Is still
working properly.
by the fact that it was possible to telegrapb
TO Pekin through Siberia for two days after
the Tien:Tsin line had been cut. And even
to-day while the Siberian line Is Interrupted
Port Arthur, Russia's stronghold across the
bay from Taku,"
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BOERs TRANK SENATOR ALLEN.
Hts Speeches in the Senate Please the Burgh.
ers at LydenburS.

MADISON, Neb.. June Ex-senator Allen Is
In receipt OF the following letter Of thanks from
W. j. Il. Barter. chief offlcer OF the commits
sariat of the district Of Iydenburg. South A.
rica, thanking him for his efforts in behalf OF
the struggling burghers:
IYDENBuRG, S. A. R.April IL tviaDelagoa Bay)
Hon. Mr., Allen. Senator Y. s. A.:
HoNoRED SIR: On behalf of many burghers
we sincerely thank you for your noble speeches
for our cause. We, a small nation. combat
ting mighty Empire, while on our lonely watch
In the mountains. feel that II We have not the
God Of Justice on our side how could We face
20 and 10 to /? 1t Is not fair fight. War Is
unholy, but. honored friend, II republicanism
has to be stamped out In Africa we will go
down fighting the British thrlce-cursed flag.
We ask no mercy If it IL Gods will that Europe.
which is afraid of itself. and America, the re-
public Of the West. should be 80 placed that
they will look on at our extinction. but We will
fight. taking the example Of those noble men
under Washington. trust in God and fight. No
one knows better than we what freedom Is and
we are still sure with such noble free men OF
the, west rs yourself Webster Davis. Sulxer
and others, that you wont see our extinction
at least until after we have given England a
fight which will II it has not already shaken
her very foundation. God knows how she ever
tracted country. Webster Davis has been here
and also Mr.. Davitt one whom !. a. an Irish
Afrikander. honor. and will report on what
In spite Of Ensland's having every resource
and the fact that we are unfairly hampered
we will continue to fight for that which Is the
most dear on earth. liberty. May God grant
ppSc and I m 70 We 1r ox
Honored Sir. your countrymen fight hard along.
side us and we are proud Of them.
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much Spain should have. and under
what conditions Other European Powers.
namely. Italy, Austria, Germany as their
ally. and Russia as the virtual owner OF the
Black Sea. are interested In the subject
only to this extent, that they could not con-
sent to see the western entrance OF the
Mediterranean controlled by strong
Power, that is to say. by France or England.
II the free passage OF the Straits OF Glib
raltar could have been assured, the Morocco
problem would have been solved long ago.
A solution which might prove generally
acceptable was mooted the other day by the
London Spectator. That newspaper ex-
pressed the opinion that. as preliminary
condition Of final settlement, England
should renounce all claim to any part OF the
Moroccan territory. Having assumed this
self-ienying attitude. England could fairly
exact that. while to France should be
awarded the interior of Morocco. Spain
should have the coast strip bordering the
Mediterranean and the Atlantic. but only on
the conditions that she would erect no
fortresses on the southern side OF the Straits
OF Gibraltar and that the duties on imports
now levied at Tangiers and other seaports
should not be changed for a definite
period. Such an arrangement. II seems.
should satisfy the Mediterranean Powers.
since IL would leave the Straits as free as
they are now. or as they ever will be 80 long
as England retains the rock fortress OF Glib
raitar Such partition would not satisfy
altogether Spanish aspirations. but 1t doubt
less represents as much as Spain can
reasonably look for. Besides. Spain would
find it relatively easy to occupy the coast
strip. II France undertook the far more DIFF
fcut task OF subjugating tho fanat!ca!
tribes Of the interior. Even II the Spanish
finances could be placed on better footing
than they now occupy, IL is very doubtful
whether they would be equal to the con-
quest OF the whole of Morocco
1t is certain that the occupation OF the
fertile and extensive region known as
Morocco by European Powers would be a
great gain for civilization. There Is reason
to believe that. under the Edriste Princes.
and, again. under the unitarian reformers
known as Almohades. the population OF the
country did not fall short Of twenty mil
lions. 1t Is doubtful whether the figure Is
one-ffth as large to-day. Enormous tracts
which, at one time, constituted the granary
Of nations. have long passed out of cultiva-
tion. Yet 1t is the testimony Of qualified
observers that these tracts could be easily
and that nothing Is needed but
the maintenance Of peace and order to
make Morocco once more a great exporter
Of food products Here Is Spaln's last op-
1t remains to be seen whether
she will profit by It.
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A Chicago schoolhouse was burned Sunday
night and there was "a variance OF boy
pupils" around II. They were happy In the
additional week Of vacation which the fire gave
them and in the avoidance OF the commence
ment fuss and feathers. There are heads. or
things which pass for such. that will be shaken
solemnly over this brutal youthful JOY 1t is
unfortunate that schoolhouses should be
burned. but they can be replaced, whereas "a
healthy human boy can be a boy but oncel In
his view anything and anybody that keep
him indoors are his enemies The burning Of
the schoolhouse Is the destruction OF his Bas-
tile. The young Indian dances his scalp dance
and is exceeding glad. Thirty years from now.
when he has come to waddle and regards dane
ing as a barbario juvenile diversion. he will wag
his head solemnly and deplore the fact that the
young Of this generation don't appreciate the
blessings OF education. And thus from hour to
hour. and so on.
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The Government Forage Contracts.

To THE EDITOR OF THE SUN-Sh; The con-.
cludlng paragraph OF your despatch from san Fran
cisco In this mornings paper says; Frauds are also
charged against the Qusrtermaster's Department IN
the purchase Of hay and feed" ! like to see such
charges refted before they cold and therefore
Offer an extract from San Francisco letter Just r.
ceved from an old soldier, retired after service OF
over thirty years. the last seventeen as commisSay
sergeant lie Is now employed in the CommiSSaiy Y
Department In connection with the transport service
and knows what he TALKS about
quote: ''Thr Examiner of this city Is raising an
awful row about the hay and grain contract fot tn
ensuing fiscal year and 70 indge from Its headllnss
II has uneaHhed another Leahou attempt to rob the
Government. and Of course. the affair will he made
much NJ by the stump speakefS as soon they are
TUNED lOos' 70 mudde ind deceive the poor ignorant
Democrats, who are only too well pleased when they
have an opportunity - vote against their own inter
estS
The screpted bid Is higher than the present market
price but he amer Ignores the fact that the bidders
are agreeing 10 furnish forage for year and take
chances on the fluctuations ~ the market Further
more, there wee nine bidders and the award was
made 10 the lowest \"
Iwonder II these critics could suggest any better
plan under the law, which requires contracts to he
made for supplies for year, awards To be made q
the lowest responsible Lidder after due advertise
menL ". H. o.
NEW YORK. June i5.
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The Delaware Republicans.

The case OF the contesting delegations
from Delaware was not settled by the efforts
Of the National Committee. II goes to the
Convention itself for decision; and this
Is due TO the circumstance that the repre-
sentatives Of honest Delaware Republican
ism refuse absolutely TO compromise with
the representatives Of ADDIcKs.
They are right The principles which
determine their attitude at this time rise
far above any considerations of momentary
political expediency or Of superficial har-
mony. The regular Republican organiza-
ton In Delaware is fighting not only for
its very existence but also for the honor
OF the party everywhere when It demands
that choice shall be made squarely between
1t and the faction which ADDICRs for his
own selfish purposes controls.
There ought to be no doubt about the
recommendation OF the Committee on
Credentials, or the action Of the Convention
on the Delaware contest. The precedent
OF four years ago should be followed un-
hesitatingly. The regular Republicans now
claiming admission from Delaware should
be recognized and admitted at Philadelphia
as they were at st. Louis.
The representatives Of the Addicks
faction. with its years-long record Of We
naNty. impudence and treachery. should
be excluded. II that Ia necessary in order
to repudiate the political adventurer and
wrecker who has created that faction
This is plain duty for the Convention
1t Is likewise good political judgment. If
damage must inevitably result to the partys
vote in the State. it is thousand times
better that the price be paid for right and
honor rather than for wrong and dishonor.
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WOULDN'T PRAY FOR BRIrISH ARMY
So This American Minister OF . No
Church Had TO ResiEn,

MONTREAL. Quebec, June "A sensation
has been caused here by the resignation Of
the Rev Mr.. Murmann, pastor Of Zion Con-
gregational Church. one Of the leading churches
In Montreal. Mr. Murmann IL an American
citizen and was called to the pastorate Of Zion
Church about a year ago. His resignation
is due to the fact that he refused TO make a
practice OF praying for the Queen from the
pulpit and absolutely refused TO pray for the
success of British arms in South Africa.
MIR. Murmann was waited upon some time
ago by the trustees and told that II he did not
want to drive the congregation away he must
pray for the Queen. Mr. Murmann replied
that he would pray for the Queen OCCASION
ally. but would not make practice of pray
ing for any sovereign. lie explained that
while In the United States he had not made
practice OF praying for the President He
said that As an American citizen he should
not be expected to do as the trustees desired
In a statement to the congregation giving
the reason for his resignation. Mr. Murmann
says: 4 have been requested several times
to pray for the success Of the British arms
IN South Africa This have steadfasuy. re-
but do not in believe In praying for arms In
any case. Even during the late American
war did not pray for the success Of their arms
pray for the success OF the British arms"
As the trustees insisted upon their attitude
Mr. Murmann resigned Ne was born In
his parents removed to the United States.
He received his early education in the schools
NJ {. A. work in that State, afterward study
ing two years in the Bible Institute at Chi
cago. During this time he preached, regu-
larly al the Pacific Gordon Mission and occa-
sionally for the Morgan Presbyterian Church.
His first regular pastorate was the Congre-
Rational Church at Eureka, Kan. where ne
was ordained. lie remained there two years
gregational Church. Grand Junction, Col.
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To THE EDITOR OF THE SuN-Str: We de-
sire TO open an industrial school for our negroes II
they only BE- taught the dignity Of labor and the
laws OF economy all will be well with their race and
for them there will he a bright future II We can
open school in which they will be taught at least the
trades in addition to practical business education,
they can then enter the nelds OF labor competent
competitors and thereby become self.sustaining.
The South the home Of the negro and the Southern
people love him and arc doing great things for his
advancement We prefer him 10 foreign labor and
always employ him in preference to cheap foreign
help Bu, he must be equipped he holds his position
We have about 7.ooo negroes In this small town.
Ny church desires to erect = chapel and school
building for the negro boy In which he will be given
an industrial education. The church desires To en-
large the night school, thereby hitting our hard work
ing white boys for higher positions In life We appeal
for aid We desire TO perfect the plans and have
everything ready to open the school In September
NJ A MATTHEW'S
Pastor First Presbyterian Church
JACKSON Tenn, June IS.
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When an American blast Furnaces closes down

When an American blast Furnaces closes down
1t costs about $4,000 to put it into operation
again The natural result Is that furnaces do
not suspend work unless there Is good reason
for so doing, The fact that quite a number Of
these pig iron producers in Pennsylvania are
now osing down does not indicate. however.
that the output Ii so large that no market can
be found for 1t. The production OF pig iron has
been enormous. but the demand for the
commodity has also been unprecedented There
Is no doubt that, in view Of the remarkable pro-
dlcton Of iron and steel and their manuiact-
ures within the past two years. the trade has
OF late been inclined TO look out for breakers;
and the feeling is intensifying that more
cautious management Of these metal interests
and the industries depending upon them Is ad-
visable This is good and healthful sign. A
conservative policy will be most likely 10 pro.