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New-York tribune., 1900-07-01
10 sECURE A QUIET FoURTH IN 81. Lows.

St Louis. June S0--At meeting of the Commit
tee OF Fifty. representing the trades and labor
unions OF the city IL decided to-day to canvass
81. Louis July 10 collect funds for the purchase
Of busses for the OF strikers be used IN
competition with the ST. Louis Transit Company.
Mayor Zeigenhein has decided that he viii noe
interfere with the usual celebration of the National
holiday because OF the strike. has issued proc
lamatiOn. however. prohibiting the discharge Of
guns. revolvers pistols and the explosion OF dy
Mantle, cannon crackers bombs OF powder an ta1
Fourth.
New-York tribune., 1900-07-01
POSTMASTER SHORT IN HIS ACCOUNTS

Red Bank n. J.. June 80 (SpeciaD-John C. Bril.
postmaster at Oceanic. has been removed from thu
Office on account OF alleged shortage IN his ao-
counts An Inspector from the PostOfice DEPART
ment made an investigation yesterday and found
that the shortage about 200, most OF which
was in the money order department Brilrs bonds
men George B Snyder Frank Mcmahon and Will
lam Naughton. made good the deficiency. BRIL- who
was appointed pos trnasJer three years says ha
does not know how the shortage occurred He
arrested this morning. and furnished bonds 20 ap-
near examination
New-York tribune., 1900-07-01
SEEN FROM MIDSTREAM.
HORROR SCENES OBSERVED
FROM A TUG.
DOOMED MEN CRYING FOR AID OUT or
BLAZING LEvIATHANS.

When the great red wave of fire came sweep
Inc over the three piers of the North German
Lloyd Line the huge hulk of the Kaiser Will
helm der Crosse slowly began to emerge from
the cloud Of smoke. feet of tugboats were
straining at their towlines. When only short
distance into the stream the ropes creaked, a
thrill ran through the ship and the tugboats
cburned the water with their idle propellers.
The big ship had struck bottom. At this point
e Tribune reporter put off from shore in a
rowboat and headed for the Kaiser Wilhelm.
When the rowboat was about hundred feet
away II could be seen that the big liner was
again floating Her starboard side was on fire
The life saving boats were burning their
davits. and along the edge OF the promenade
deck ran tongues Of flame. with a fire tug
alongside playing three streams upon the burn
ing parts Of the ship. the Kaiser Wilhelm was
toxed out into the middle Of the stream.
But all this time the great pillows of fire
were rolling over the other three ships Of the
line and no effort seemed to be made to save
anv one Of them From the rowboat the ships
and the piers the storage houses in the rear,
and the barges and lighters lying along the
edge Of the stream all appeared enveloped in
one great blaze.
TUGS DRIVEN AWAY.
Several tugs made a dash into the confagra-
ton in order to save either one of the burning
ships. but the fiery wind sweeping down from
the south bafied their attempts. The river had
now become so rough from the swashing Of the
.,,gboa+s that the reporters rowboat was almost
upset. It was filing with water SO rapidly
however. that the reporter went on board the
tug Seven Brothers
At this time the three remaining ships of the
German Iine-the saale. the Bremen and the
Main-were still rnoored TO their piers and en-
New-York tribune., 1900-07-01

and burned with the burning wooden frame
work No attempt made to haul her out
Those on board sought escape by leapng over
board and swimming to the lighter. AS the
fire ate down to the lower parts Of the ship she
listed heavily, and sank slowly beside her pier.
New-York tribune., 1900-07-01

strange sight that greeted rnem their en-
trance into the port of New-York. About this
time the fire at the piers grew hercer and for
safety's sake the Kaiser Wilhelm was moved
further up the stream Through the haze of
smoke she looked like a huge phantom ship as
she silently moved northward. For hour the
point where the Bremen burning her use
fulness away was marked by huge cloud Of
smoke. Now and again a puff Of wind would
lift an edge of the pail, and then the shadowy
outline Of the bow or stern Of the dying monster
could be momentarily made out. but for the
most part cloud OF smoke resting on the water
was all the indication that there of the tre-
mendous and destructive conhagration that was
there going on.
Into this encircling and deadly pail of smoke
the nippy little tugs darted. and came out with
a dash and swish. Finally. when it was de-
ternaned to move the Bremen up the river, the
smoke still closely encircled her. and it was to
all intents and purposes a pillar Of smoke that
moved over the surface of the water. This
smoke came up to- mixed in with and passed
through the cloud arising from the burning
piers, and then came to rest the surface of
the river a short distance further on Then as
inch by inch the fighters gained control of the
fire the outlines of the ship, the battered pitful
wounded outlines. revealed themselves, and the
awful extent of the wreck was apparent to the
most casual observer.
In the mean time. clearly thrown out against
the southern sky, the Saale smouldered on, her
gaunt outline each moment growing gaunter as
she became more and more of a complete wreck,
and then came a distant mufhed report that
seemed to indicate the exploding of her boilers.
For while after this the fire within her hull
ragged more fercely, but it, too, was finally
checked. and as the evening fell was well usder
control
New-York tribune., 1900-07-01

Shining in popular favor-the outing
striped f1annels.
You have an opportunity of procuring
Our high grade striped flannel suit, for
mer price $4,000, reduced to $4,000.
Trousers. 5000. Made and tailored in
the smartest manner. If you want up
to-date style, have the concave shoul-
ders, narrow COnCave collar and hollow
back. with black trimmings
Samples. fashion booklet and measur-
ing guide free
New-York tribune., 1900-07-01

CHAUTAUQUA EXCURSION.
5000 round trip by ERIE RAILROAD. July g.
Tickets good for return until August 4th- 60
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-10-14
A REMINDER OF AN AMERICAN SCANDAL.

OSEPH CHAMBERLAIN, British secretary for the colo
MES has been brought to book for allowing the de-
partnent to favor the Kynochs in
which he interested Admitting all the facts defense made
Tor Mr. Chamberlain that the ministry did the
thing allowing Kynochs revise their bids of
department business
The point OF interest Americans the similarity of the
British scandal and that
PaTtment under the Ager regime only of hsor
repetition War has invariably been accompanied prostitution
OF official position for financial profit The great ngoist of Eng
land like all his predecessors in all nations has been the oudest
in his appeals patriotism his denuncaon like Sir
William Vernon Harcourt and John Morley because they dared
ccise his policy of conquest by of arms him
of serving the interests of the Belt syndicate the
pense of national honor.
An Engshman originated the saying that patriotism is the
last refuge of coundres have lived this day
he could have proved the truth of his epram by examples from
both sides of the Atlantic
Mr. Chamberans silence his critics but those
who recall the glory OF Engands greatest will wonder
what Pitt Bright Gladstone would have if they had
into office and found the conditions Mr. Chamberlain set
forth apology Would Pitt have retained stock
Would Gladstone? The very well the long
distance between the standards of official morality govern
Chamberlain and a Pitt.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-10-14
AN INVITATION REPEATED.
THOUGH THE HERALD has had an irvitatic

A THOUGH THE HERALD has had Invitation stand
a ing for three days asking responsible Republican
city official to defend the condition of the cys finances
reply had been received UP the hour going press
definite honest statement of the situation could have been had
from the official record within day after The Heads
printed 1t quite possible tall computation thought
necessary before explanation offered and in that
delay would be epanable Or may be the administration
has yet recovered from the discovery that is doing bust
wind with likelihood that the wind will be
hausted before the first of the year.
However that may be- truthful statement will be forth
coming that will not show
A city overdraft of $225,ooo.
depleted general fund, with unpaid claims still outstanding
of more than $4,000
expense of per week than the
expenses OF the city for 1899 excluding all waewo expenses
prospective deficit JAM of unless expenses
down Immediately valuable city property sacrificed
meet the emergency.
1t is well bear in mind also that the who have
got city condition controlled the nomination of the
Republican candidates for county Office and could be expected
county affairs the plan that has looted the city
treasury if they elected.
But by that tolaen they will not be elected.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-10-14

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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-08-15
z1oYIsTs HOPEFUL.


At the meeting OF the Zionist congress
10 London, yesterday, August IA, one Of
the delegates from Philadelphia Mr. C..
II. Mayer, made the important state
ment that the general committee IS In
possession Of diplomatic secrets show
Ing that the scheme Is favored Boy many
European governments which might be
supposed 20 oppose the occupation OF
Jerusalem By the Jews. They are in-
cllned to believe that they might solve
the Jewish and the so-calIed eastern
question simultaneously
This As probably true and the fact
cannot but be- encouraging 20 those who
are anxlously looking Tor the redemp-
ton Of the Hebrew race Their gather
ing TO the land Of their fathers may at
present appear 10 be a matter for the
distant future. but when the time for
the fuldllment OF the prophecies comes
obstacles win be removed as they were
at the time Of the deliverance from
Egypt. or from Babylonia.
The interest OF Europe does no long
ar center IN the Turkish domInions The
focus OF the eastern question has shift
ed TO the other side Of the AsIatic con-
unent. and IL IS conceivable that the
powers before long viii find the estab-
llshment Of Hebrew state 10 Syria a
convenient arrangement while they
give their attention to the intricate
problems Of eastern Asia. Time alone
can tell.
INA the meantime it Is an everlasting
disgrace TO London that its Chris
zion" mob is disturbing the sessions of
the Hebrew congress. and that the p9-
lice protection IS unequal to the task Of
preventing the "boo.ng and hooune'
that hail the speakers II London
Christians" are no farther advanced
IN liberation and eentlemanly conduct
the judgment of the world upon the
Chinese Boxers should be tempered
with charity
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-08-15
GREAT BRITAIN IN CHINA

II has all along been feared that inter.
national complications would arise as
a result Of the events IN China. ana the
latest news from the scene OF trouble
is not calculated TO aliay those fears.
Great Britain though professionally
anxious Tor the maintenance OF the in-
,egrity OF the Monaghan empire. "a
now assembling a formidable fleet az
Shanghai and preparing to land troops
there
These proceedings ar. not looked upon
without suspicion by France aud Ger
many and lt is claimed that the goy-
ernments OF those countries are threat
ching 20 land equally strong forces.
This would seem 90 mean that France
and Germany intend Cor every foot VI
ground Great Britain occupies 100 Chi
na 20 take possession of another foot
OF territory Great Britain may have
no serious objection TO th.s. but Do .s
evident that The occupation cannot be-
accomplished without a series OF con-
hlcts with the Chinese themselves, and
IN these there always !s a possibility Of
international wars
Great Britain has already obtained
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-08-15
DECREASED BRTHRATE.

70 has been the custom Of late years
90 point 20 France as an instance Of a
nation decoying, Notwithstanding its
high civilization, The country has, 10 is
stated the lowest blrthrate Of any.
Now stausuclans claim that Great
Britain. too. judged by the same test is
declining. Il has been discovered that
the rate OF incredse Of births has been
steadily declining during recent years.
70 ls asserted that the excess of births
over deaths Tor the period l'9i-9S was
10000 less than Tor the corresponding
perlod lSsl-SS although the population
In the later period was larger by 3O00,-
600 than In the earlier.
Another comparison is made between
the periods lS6s.5i. and lSo}-gS These
were years OF business prosperity and
rising prices and the Increase Of mar
rages was IA per cent during the first
period and l6 during the latter But the
hlrthrate ala not increase correspond
nely During the first period, we are
t1Ia hy q writer 10 an exchange, Il was
tom per cent. while during the latter
period it was only one per cent
sun another test is made. In the
ygar 1892 the staustcIan finds that the
excess of the births IN that year over
the marriages in the four preceding
Years was $4,000. In 1895 a similar COM
parlson shows deficiency of births
amounting TO 2330o. And this tendency
10 slower growth Of population thus un-
mIstakably evident IN England, Is said
20 De ucrcopuble also in Scotland and
the Australaslln colonies
The probability IS that This condition
is general throughout the civilized
world. civilization has placed within
the easy reach Of the masses OF The
usople a number OF luvuHes OF life. OF
which even kings formerly dld n0,
dream. But 10 has also increased tlo
cost OF living. and rendered an uupr0-
p6r,ioraIIy large number " men and
women dIsIucined 20 engage lu proc
duotIv. work Tor the maintenance 9f the
human family These causes coupled
with a growing disregard OF the laws
Of God. are seen ln q decline OF the
marriage rate, and still more IN de-
crease u births amo-g themost civilized
nations. And Il ls a serious question
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-08-15

from the Chinese government coucos-
siona in the Yaugt8o valley including
Che managing OF railways. the opening
and working OF mines the navigating
OF rivers and trading rights at cer-
tain ports But these concessions are
not granted voluntarily. and are not
based upon mutual interests. Great
Britain must, therefore. be prepared Co
enforce her rights, aud TO do so She
needs a strong force on Chinese SOIL
But l.ttie is known OF the Russian
plans but her Statesmen are not idle.
SIR ColQuhoun AN English author
estimates that lu another couple OF
years the Russian empire wiI. have enc
tered upon its career as the great cUun-
try of the twentieth century 70 VIII
gradually acquire Korea and northern
China and extend its influence as far
south as the Yangtse valley There
the Bear and the Lion win again meet
In the language OF Mr. Colquhouu
Russia once on the Upper Yangtse
would Involve a second can EASTERN
Indian frontier problem Tor Britain OF
an infinitely more serious character
than the western ON the nufin-
eastern frontier Britain can defend ln-
ala only by introducing "a clunterbal-
unCe iu China itself ny developing the
Iangtse basin, which contains the
greater part OF the resources NJ the
Cd D.. ID
ton. and by controlling southwest chi
no. where lies the access tg Burma and
through Burma. 90 India. This would
afford Britain a proper base and line
OF defense on the Upper lauEise,
which combined with her sea- power
aud the control OF the great Chinese
waterway would enable her 20 hold
her own.'
II Is plain enough. both from the
sentiments expressed by eminent writ
ers on the Chinese question, and from
what is taking place IN China now
that an intensely thrilling drama ia
about 10 be enacted upon the worlds
stage The Chinese riots were but an
incident in the general plot They fur
nIshed an introduction to the grand
entrance Of the principal actors. who
may hold the attention Of the world
for years TO come. The lenouement may
stll De far of, or e may be- nearer than
even statesmen are aware or What 10
taking place however Is all prepare
tory for a long period OF peace and hap
plness to the entire human family II
is the grand lesson OF history that all
events, no matter how seemingly con-
Trajectory tend toward one great end
the final elevation and eXaltation OF
mankind
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-08-15

whether this is not an evidence Of retro
greu.on. what ls the real difference
between the practices that obtain 10 So
called ChrstanIom. and the pagan
practices Of exposing newborn Infants
to death, f5r the purpose Of tightening
the burden % maintenance
The CRYING evils Of Our age should
suggest an earnest Investigation into
the methods by which our social suuc-
ture Is being built up Were Jhe princi-
pies OF tho American Constitution ap-
piled 90 everyday lfe-Verc every Inc
d.y.dual truly free 20 enjoy life liberty
ana happiness. The phenomenon noted
By the stausuclans would probably not
exist Tits mot natural Its abnormal.
The enormty Of the Elm Of the age can
best DE understood by those who be-
uaye that there ars numerous spirits ON
the other side waiting 20 receive their
taboraacles. ln order thar they may fll-
nu their part OF the great work 20 the
world
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-08-15

The ministers are not only gtill denied
free communication with their own gov
ernments but the advance OF the coll
umn Intended Go relieve their int0lerable
position Boo PsKn ls resisted al Peltsang
In a sancu.nlIy battle TWAS the third
OF President NoKuley's conditions, pre-
llninay leo uaIiating for China with
the other powers. that the Chinese gov
eminent whoever controlled SC. should
cooperate with The relief column And
In Secretary Hays last note 90 III Hung
Chang lt was pointed out that failure
20 restore free communication with the
ministers, " The Chinese government
had the power t5 restore o. would be an
.unfrieniy' act An imperial odlct o.
reported which declares diplomatic com
munIcaJ.ou 90 Doe unrestricted, but, as "a
matter OF face. such Is not the case DO
practice If amy European nation
should create 'h.s situation there would
Doe public Hlr universally recognized
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-08-15

Referring TO the negr1-dIstranchls-
Inr amendment 10 the constitution Of
North Carolina, the louisville Courier
Journal comments on the probable ac-
ton OF the United states Supreme court
In which connection O. says: The
Southern whites are not entirely conf
dent that the grandfather clause viii
survive the crucible Of the courts. II
is understood that the North Carolina
amendment is not made operative until
July 1, 1902 in the hope that changes
IN the Supreme court by that time Will
render that body more favorable TO the
amendment than 1t Is feared the present
court might be-"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-08-15

An exchange asserts tnat had the
powers given China an assurance that
no territorial acquisitions We're intend
ed on their part, there would have been
no Boxer rebellion, no persecution OF
foreigners and no massacre Of mis-
sionaues," Not a BIT OF e. In the
Arst place the assurance, coming
from European powers would not have
been believed And further. the up
rising Of the Boxers Is due more 10 the
dislike OF foreign missionaries than to
any other cause on that point alone
the uprising would have come sooner
Or later and Il Is questionable whether
the seizure Of territory had anything to
Do with the inception OF the present
movement The Boxer rising Is founded
on objection to foreigners, especially
missionaries. IN China.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-08-15


II looks 8s o. the lesson that the Eng
liFh learned 40 great expense iu South
Africa was about TO be Impressed ON
the minds 0f the rest OF the civilized
world-that The magazine gun has done
much 90 place soldiers OF slight train
ing and regulars on a footing. presup-
posing q certain amount OF skill and
courage on The part OF the first The
Chinese have not the natural genius for
tuotlcs OF the Beers But Keen Judges
IKE Gordon have held that they are apt
and quick t0 learn. Their courage. also.
Us uuluastUugd The white man iis-
dams death because he SIS too proud 20
show fear The yellow man acts as N
be placed I.w estimate on Nfs lie
does through ,a.c.sm what the foreign
er does through enthusiasm II win be
o. bloody journey 90 PekIn But no
army ever soy Ult on q more righteous
task. And the civilized world Is willing
TO pay the price. whatever Il may be.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-08-15
san rrancIsco Chronicle

What we want IS 20 get out our people
alive, and later secure compensation for
their losses II this can be best done
under the fiction that no war exists,
let us continue the fiction. II does us no
harm In war. as I'm other things. the
least said Is sometimes soonest meuied,
and the question OF our formal relation
% China and It's government Is one that
Il win be best q leave fully IN the hands
OF the President without embarrassing
him by pressure TO any step which he
does not deem necessary or wise,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-08-15

Now York Mon and Ernress.

New York Mail and Express.
II appears from the latest dispatches
that the Americans were In the hard
lighting az Peltsang and that almost
their full strength Is IN the column that
Is marching upon Pekin Two regi-
ments and battery, making a conun-
gent ot more than 1000 men. Were led
by Gen. Chaffee into action Sunday
Considering the relative strength Of the
international forces on Chinese soil. 10 is
obvious that the Americans have been
doing az least their share " the agrees
size work, The bare roster Of regiments
engaged is ConyinCins testimony 20 the
reported determination OF the Amerl-
cans to push the advance toward the
imperial capital
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-08-15
Milwaukee WlsconsIn.

a presage Of the early termination OF
the troubles 10 China Is contained 10 the
report that the result OF the first en-
gagement between the Chinese and the
allies en- route 90 Pekin has resulted in
a Victory for the allies. From the very
beginning of warlike encounters be-
tween the Chinese and the western na-
lions. 10 has been "a tradition that "a Chi
nese force no matter what its number.
Is quickly demoralized by defeat a
mere handful OF English soldiers
brought the whole Chinese empire TO It's
knees sixty years ago.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-08-15

Even the willy ii Hung Chang has
thrown on all disguise. and now openly
declares that To- case the troops advance
the Chinese must fight. 'The sugges-
ton that the allies should be allowed 10
enter Pekiu 800 order 20 escort the min
listers 90 TIen Tsln is absolutely impos-
slble' ls the nat-fOoted dictum OF
Chang. transmitted 20 a British member
of parliament through his agent az
Shanghai The tone OF this message
indicates that mo- help may Doe expected
from Chang. and strengthens the sus-
picion that the willy celestial has been
playing double game from the first
for the purpose Of gaining time.