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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-12
TREASURY REPORT
Large Increases Shown in Re-
ceipts of the Government.

Washington, Nov. 12.-The annual re-
port of the treasurer Of the United
States, Ellis H. Roberts, on the opera
tions and conditions of the treasury,
was submitted to Secretary Gage today.
Mr.. Roberts says the growth and pros
perity of the country and the general
activity of business are reflected in the
transactions Of his Office. The net or
dinary revenues of the government for
the fiscal year were 1851, ,240. S52, the
largest in the history of the country. ex-
ceeding those of 1886, the next highest
over the preceding year was contributed
from all the general sources, but chief
Iy from customs and internal revenue.
on the side of the expenditures, there
was net decrease of Sly, ,35S, 1888 in COM
parison with 1892 so that the deficiency
of SIS, III, $50 for that year was convert
ed into a surplus Of $79. 527 ,060 in 1900.
The gross receipts under warrant in
cluding those on account of the public
debt were 81. 1897, ,299 262 and the disburse-
ments 81, ,195, ,943, ,472, a large increase on
both sides over the previous year
With the exception of July, 1893, when
there was a deficiency of $S506, S32 sur
plus was realized for every month of the
year. the one for June being the largest
at ST, 1895, ,159. The largest receipts for
single day were $3.50, ,513, February 26,'
1900, and the largest expenditures S4,-
S03 900 July 8, 1900 The largest surplus
on any one day was S4,047, 1896, August
20, and the largest deficiency S2,31S,621,
J1IlV 8 1899
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-12

contention between the two millionaires
last January and Clark was elected.
Daily had the validity of the election
contested on the ground of bribery, when
Clark presented his credentials to the
United States senate. The use of money
was freely acknowledged on both sides,
though it was claimed that the expen-
ditures were for legitimate expenses
only The contest resulted in the SEN
ate voting that there had been no cleo
ton by the Montana legislature. This
year Clark made a hgnt Tor the election
of members of the legislature in his
interest and won His return to the
United States senate next January is
assured.
No mining property has achieved
greater fame as a producer of dividends
than the famous Anaconda. Originally
bought as a silver mine, it became IA
nous for its copper and to it both DAILY
and Clark largely owe their vast for
tunes. Back in the 70s two miners nam
ed Hickey from St. Lawrence county,
this state went to Montana. They Sc
lected a hill overlooking the little min
their shaft. They struck a fair vein of
silver but lack of funds made them stop
work and offer to sell. Marcus DAILY
bought the property Tor $4,000. He act
ed IT is said as agent for J. B. Haggin
of California, who had sent him to Buste
to buy him some good mining property.
AS the new owners ran their shaft
down they opened one of the worlds
greatest copper mines with silver
enough to pay all expenses and having
the copper as clear profit. DAILY was
superintendent and part owner of the
great mine. He bought the adjacent pro-
perties. He founded the town Of Ana
conda, in a valley 25 miles distant and
located where there is an exhaustless
supply of water and great deal of
Wood-two indispensables for the smelt-
ing and reduction of ores. At that place
he erected the greatest copper plant in
the world.
Daily had passion for horses of blood
and speed. He owned the $4,000 colt
Hamburg, Tammany, Montana, Senator
Grady, Ogden and other famous win
ners. He tried to buy the winners of
the Derby and Ascot races of 1897 Galtee
More, but his offer Of $125.000 was not
accepted.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-12
BETTER LOOK OUT
Morocco Again Refuses to Pay
q. s. Indemnity Claims.

Washington, Nov.12.-The government
of Morocco has again declined to meet
the demands of the United States for
the payment of an indemnity on account
of the killing by a mob, of Marcus Es-
sagin, natural1zed American cltlzen.
The last request was made by United
States Consul Gunnmere and the latest
declination of the government of Mo-
rocco was accompanied by an intimation
of its freedom from liability under the
terms of the convention between Moroc-
co and Spain.
The state department has come to the
conclusion that the consul's representa-
tions will be more effective if he is sup
ported morally by the presence in Mo
roccan waters of a United States war
ship and it is probable he will make his
visit to Fez to again present the case as
a passenger on a vessel to be selected by
the navy department for that purpose.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-12
BY BIG MAJORITY.
Supreme Court Amendment Is
Received With Favor.

According to the returns which have
been received from the election on the
amendment to increase the supreme
court from three to seven judges, 1t is
apparent that a great many people be-
sides the candidates for the new places
voted for the amendment.
The returns up to date are very mcagre
but those which have been received
show heavy majo19ties Tor the PROPOSE
tion. Some of the principal results fol-
low.
Shawnee county cast 4.s56 votes. of
which 2,776 were in favor OF the propo-
sition-
Cherokee county cast 607O votes, 4.349
for the amendment, a majority Of 2,61o.
Leavenworth county cast 900 votes
$50 for and SO against.
Bourbon. 400; 1.74O for. $50 against.
Reno-3.647 votes; 1872 for. S65 against.
McPherson-1,S23 votes; 1,l06 for. 2lI
against.
against
1t is estimated that 125.000 votes were
cast on this proposition. Of which 70 per
cent were in favor Of IT,
This assures the adoption OF the
amendment, because II IS necessary that
only a majority of the votes cast on the
proposition be in its favor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-12
ATROCIOUS.
Chinese Officials Executed on
Every Side.
LPs Substitute Killed After
Welcoming Allies.

Washington, Nov. 12-It Is understood
that the Chinese authorities at Pekin
have been profoundly aroused by some
of the executions of Chinese officials
which have taken place recently and
that they have made known in an Off
cial way their surprise and regret that
this should be done while the peace ne
gotiations are going on.
1t appears that the execution of the
acting viceroy of Chih Ii is looked upon
as peculiarly reprehensible. This acting
viceroy served during the absence of Lii
Hung Chang at Pekin, occupying his
Yamen, and in all ways executing Earl
LIS functions, when he was conducting
the peace mission. His headquarters
were established at Paoting Flu whence
the allied forces under the German
commander recently directed their ex-
pedition 1t is said that the acting vice
roy made no opposition to the advance
of the German and other allied troops.
although he had an army capable of re-
sisting. He is said to have come out
from the city to meet the allies and to
have turned over his Yamen to them.
From the Chinese standpoint, China is
herself proceeding to punish guilty Off
cials, and the question of punishment is
also being considered in the negotiations
now progre ssing. Chinese officials main
tain, therefore that this summary exc
cution of one of the highest officials.
while he is said to have been non-cOm-
batant and peaceful, is extraordinary
and calculated to stir up animosity
among the Chinese people which there is
every desire to avoid.
The Chinese minister made a call on
Secretary Hay mainly for the purpose
of getting news on thS progress of af-
fairs. When asked as to the execution
of the acting Viceroy of Chih Ii he
would make no statement, although it is
understood that he is fully advised Of
the feeling of deep concern which pre-
walls among the Chinese officials at Pc
kin concerning this act and others of a
similar character.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-12
LARGER ARMY NEEDED
Congress Will Be Asked to Increase
Regular Force.

Washington, Nov 12.-Senator Proc
tor, of the senate committee on military
affairs. and Adjutant General Corbin, of
the war department, held an informal
conference with the president yesterday
relative to legislation to be asked of
congress in connection with the proposed
increase of the regular army
Under the existing law said Senator
Proctor, at the conclusion OF the con-
ference, "the present strength of the
army, 5000 regulars and $4,000 volun
teers, will be reduced on the 1st day of
next July to q, 900 regulars. This is an
absurdly small number, and congress
will be asked by the president to re-
organize the army on a larger basis.
1t will be impossible to keep any troops
in the Philippines unless the army is
increased, to say nothing of the gar
risons for the forts in this country.
My own judgment is that congress
will provide regular army of about
$1,000 or 60,0 600 men, with discretion to
the president to raise the total to 100. 900
If he finds the larger number necessary
I have no doubt that this legislation will
be eneacted at the coming session
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M 'KINLEY TO LOUBET.
Assures French President of Re-
gard of American People.

Washington, Nov. 12.-The French
government, through President Loubet,
and also through the minister of foreign
affairs NJ. Delcasse, has forwarded cor
dial congratulations to President Nc
Kinley ON his reelection. The message
from the minister of foreign affairs came
through NJ. Thiebaut, the French charge
d'affaires here, who conveyed it to Sec
retaIy Hay, along with an expression of
his own congratulation. To this Mr..
Hay has made the following reply:
November 10, 1900.
MY Dear Mr.. Charge: 1 have re-
ceived your kind and courteous note of
the 7th instant, conveying an express
sion of the qualification with which NJ.
Delcasse learned of the reelection of
President Mckinley as well as your own
congratulations. beg that you will as
highly appreciated both by the presi-
dent and myself, and that you will ac
cept for yourself our very best thanks
for your friendly sentiments.
The president was also gratified to
receive a cordial message from Presi-
together with copy of President Nc
Kinley's reply. JOHN HAY
The congratulations of President Lou
bet We're made last week. President Nc
kinley's answer is as follows:
November 9, 1900.
His Exceilency, Emil I1Oubet Presi-
dent Of the French Republic. Paris:
our message OF congratulation is
most gratifying to me. I trust that dur
ing my renewed administration, as in
the past, may fortunately continue to
give earnest expression Of the sincere re
gard OF the American people for the
French nation
WILLIAM NC KINLEY."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-12
BRYAN PREACHER.
RumOr That Defeated Candidate
May Become Minister.

Cincinnati, o. Nov. PA special dis
patch to the Cincinnati Enquirer from
Chicago says:
William Jennings Bryan may become a
Presbyterian minister
This rather startling announcement
comes from a close friend of the dis
tinguished Nebraskan, who who has en-
joyed his confidence and who is also an
ardent worker in the cause Of religion.
1t is a well known fact that Mr.. Bryan
is deeply religious and sncere his pro
fessions- During two bitter campaigns
not word has been said against his
personal charcter.
The information comes in a round
about way from Colonel Richard NJ
Wynne, Of Fort Worth, Texas, two
years ago a candidate for governor of
Texas. and slated for the position of
minister to Mexico had the champion of
silver and other issues succeeded in Sc
curing election
Colonel Wynne has frequently enter
tained Colonel Bryan at his home in
Fort Worth, and at his solicitation the
latter lectured for the benefit of the
Presbyterian church of which the for
mer is a member.
Governor Savers, of Texas defeated
Colonel Wynne for the nomination, but
the defeat did not in any way lessen
the influence of the colonel in state or
national politics.
Texas newspaper man a few days
before the election asked Colonel Wynne
as to Bryan's intentions in case he
should meet defeat in the coming strug-
gle I would not be surprised" said
Colonel Wynnes indeed, I rather believe
he will go into the ministry
There is no question but Colonel Bryan
would be a great success as pulpit or
atOr His refusal to consider a con-
test for the Senatorship is considered as
possibly indicating his intentions in the
line
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-12

is one of the very few men who believes
in representing his constituency rather
than to confine himself to narrow par
tisanshfp. He says:
ct have not as yet thought much
about the policy that I will pursue in
the senate of this state. I realize that
our party is in the minority and that
they will not be in a position to do so
very much. However 1 shall stand by
them as long as it is possible for rs to
do anything and after that I do not
know just where will be.
In regard to the party caucuses on
the United States senator question, I
hardly think will go in either the Dem
ocratic or Republican caucuses. but if it
should be the best thing for Wichita and
my constituents, I would not hesitate to
do so. want it understood by tie peo-
pie of Wichita, regardless of party that
1 will do all in my power to further the
interests of this community.
When it comes to the election of a
United States senator, it will in all pro-
liability, be impossible for our party to
dc much in that matter and in such a
case I will be for the man whom the old
soldiers of this district endorse, regard
less of politics, after our party membe
in the senate have given up the mat
ter.
There is one thing I will say along
this line and it is that am against J.
r. Burton for the United States senate
and he would never secure my vote
While this may be premature 1 have
no hesitancy in declaring myself in re-
gard to the Burton question:
The United States senator question
brought up the matter of pensions and
Senator Tapp said: Il am in favor of
the pensions and think that the old SOL
diers who fought for this country de-
serve them and the man for senator who
is endorsed by the old soldiers Mckinley
and Roosevelt club. will have the sup
port of James w. Tapp.
After the United States senator is
elected, I suppose that many important
questions will come up for consideration
before that body. And I will say as
did before, that the interests of Wichita
and her people will be uprerrnost in my
mind. I appreciate the splendid vote
that the people of this city and country
gave me and feel that in return
should do all in my power to further
their interests. OF course you under
stand what my party is, but in regard
to many things 1 have opinions OF my
own and I suppose, like all men, that I
would vote the way I think when it
comes to the point
AS Sedgwiek county is for Senator
Baker, Tapp will probably be instructed
to vote for him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-12
GLOOMY OUTLOOK
Long Period of War Expected
Yet in the Philippines.

New York. Nov. IA special to the
Herald from washington says:
The high officials Of the war depart
ment believe the election in the United
States will have a good effect ia the
Philippines and viii lead the more aensi-
BILE Filipinos to abandon the insurrec-
ton.
At the same time the officers look for
ward to a long period Of guerilla war
fare. 1t is realized that the independent,
irresponsible life of the military free
booter has many attractions for many
of the Filipinos. who would rather ex-
tort tribute at the muzzle OF their rifles
than work for their living Even III the
insurgents should be deprived OF the
leadership of Aguinaldo, and OF many
of the other more influential among
them, 1t will probably take several years
and a considerable military force 10
eradicate all the wandering bands.
Much is expected to be accomplished
by the American troops between this
time and January /, when the with
drawal of the volunteers viii be active
" begun.
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Says Congress Has Important
Duties to Perform.
Canal Bill One Of
Most Important.
HAS NO PET MEASURES
Is as Much Interested in Ship
Subsidy Bill as Any.
VIII Remain I'm Cleveland Till
Congress COnvenes.

Cleveland, Nov. Ex-senator Hanna
has returned here after a brief visit TO
New York. He expects to remain in
this city until congress convenes. In
discussing the coming session Of that
body, Mr.. Hanna said:
Congress this year viii have some
very important duties to perform. Three
great bills. the Nicaragua canal bill. the
army bill and the ship subsidy hill are
all to come before it. The Nicoroguan
commission viii make its report early
in the session and the debate in the
session viii probably begin early.
I presume there viii be changes OF
some Importance in the bill 1t Is rea-
sonable to suppose that a lapse Of sew
eral months has made a difference IN
the sentiment OF the people on the bill,
and a change in some Of Its main fca-
lures will be the natural result. The
Costa Rican treaty especially involved
us in considerable trouble and the Costa
Rican government had to be con-
suited"
When asked with what measure he
would most interest himself during the
session, Senator Hanna said:
Il have no pet measures this year. ana
shall take no particular interest In any
of the bills before congress. Perhaps
am as much interested in Senator trye'a
ship subsidy bill as any"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-12
RUSSIA DENIES 1T.
Government Has Annexed No Ian
in China.

New York, Nov. 12.-The Yalta CORE
spondent of the Herald cables that he
has been authorized to state that the
story of General Linevitch having noti-
fed the consuls at Tien Tsin of the an
nexation of land opposite the British
and German concessions is false 1t is
added that Russia is not at war with
China. and that there can be no ques-
ton of annexing territory. which is
against all Russian ideas.
On the subject of railroads the Her
AIDS correspondents authority says:
TT is true that certain roads had been
damaged and that the Russians repaired
and held them until a statement of ex-
penses for repairing had been made up
That is quite fair, but a big fuss is made
by the English, who. it is said, took so
conspicuous q part in looting and hold
ing a public sale in the British embassy.
All the reports received here point to the
conduct of the Russian troops having
been exemplary in every way"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-12
WAR ON BOXERS
British and Russian Troops
ROut Chinese.

Berlin. Nov. 12.-The following report
dated November 8, has been received
here from Field Marshal Won Walder-
see:
Major Graham, with two companies
of the First East Asiatic infantry, the
Second squadron and second battery,
proceeded from Tien Tsin via Chung
Ying, go kilomoters north, on the left
bank of the Pei Ho where he had a
slight encounter with mounted boxers
and has arrived at Tung Pa II kilome-
ters east of Pekin.
Russian troops have successfully en-
countered 5000 boxers north Of Shan
Hal Kuan, losing four killed and 81
wounded.
British columns have returned from
Paoting Flu to Pekin and Tien Tsin. The
latter column destroyed several boxer
camps"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-12
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE.
Judge Ewing, of Chicago, at the oraw-
ford Next Sunday.

A lecture on Christian Science will bo
delivered at the Crawford Opera house
Sunday afternoon, November 18th, a.
O'Clock. The lecturer, VIM. q. Ewing, of
Chicago, formerly was "a Judge OF the
superior court Of Chicago and United
States District attorney for the northern
district OF Illinois. under President Cleve-
land and IS now a member Of the board
of Iectureship Of the First tnurch or
Christ Scientist, In Boston. Mass
The lecture is free to the public and ls
given under the auspices OF First Church
OF Christ, Scientist, OF Topeka
Below is what the Atchison Globe
said of the lecture:
An audience that completely h'led tho
theater, gather st night (fr.day, Octo-
bfr 12). to hear Judge William @. Ewing
lecture on Christian Science.
This was one OF the best points TIE
made. that Christian Scientists believed
in their doctrine and were Wiling q G n
vince people BY their works; they did not
make a lot Of claims, and ask people 20
accent these claims without evidence
Christ preached but one sermon. he slld.
but he made the lame walk, and the BIND
see as the Christian Scientists are dolne.
Mrs. Hattie l.. Graybill, who De- az the
head of the Christian Science movement
in Atchison. Introduced the speaker in a
very orderly, and IN good taste, and the
one hundred and sixty people who came
from Kansas City attracted attention. be-
cause Of their good manners. good looks
and good clothing.
II Christian Science IS what Judge l1W-
ing says II is, we confess We have never
understood IT.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-12
WRECK NEAR PUEBLO.
Missouri Pacific Passenger Train
Plunges Into Freight Caboose.


Pueblo. Colo, Nov. 12.-The Missouri
Pacific passenger train which left here
late Saturday evening ran into an omen
switch at Sugar City. So miles east of
Pueblo. and plunged into a freight ca
boOSe in which We're four section men
The passenger engine and caboose teIe-
scoped and fell in a heap which took fire
and all woodwork was burned. Engi-
neer Hucket jumped, but Fireman Mel
son remained ON the locomotive and was
pulled out Of the wreck unconscious
The casualties were as follows:
NJ +. Marshall. section man, head cut
ankle and shoulder sprained; serious.
Engineer Hucket. head cut, ankle and
shoulder sprained-
Fireman James Nelson. scaIded and
head cut; serious
W A Kendall, section man, head cut,
ankle and back sprained.
l. r STATE, section man, cut and
bruised
]. w. Lemon, suffering from shock.
The passengers We're uninjured and
their cars went east later. The wounded
men were brought to the Pueblo hos
piral-
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Socialist Makes Announcement
and Startles Politicians.
VIII Disregard "Party'' and
Work For Constituents.
j. r. BURTON.
Will Vote For Old Soldiers
Choice For q. S. Senator.
He Is Sedgwick's Representa-
tive in State Senate.

James w. Tapp. the Socialistic sena-
tor elected in Sedgwick county, a mem
ber of the Salvation Army, and a nota-
BILE political character has announced
that he will abandon party lines and
vote as the old soldiers in the county,
regardless OF politics, may direct, for
United States senator. Tapp adds that
he is opposed to J. r. Burton and will
not support him, but otherwise he leaves
the subject with his constituents. Tapp
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DAILY IS DEAD.
Senator CIark's Millionaire PO-
liticaI Rival Is No More.
Has Been Sick a Long Time
With Bright's Disease.
END OF A BITTER FEUD
Battle of Millionaires Has At
tracted Much Attention.
Daily Prevented Clark Being
Seated as Senator.

New York, Nov 12.-Marcus Daily Of
Montana, died today at the Hotel Meth
er1and.
Wr.Daly'a death had been expected for
weeks. He came home from Europe
about the middle of September. and soon
afterward was obliged to take to the
bed from which he never again arose.
His physicians informed the relatives
some time ago that Mr.. DAILY could not
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-12
CHIEF DEVERY'S CASE.
States Attorney Moves to Dis
miss the Indictment.

New York, Nov. 12.-Deputy States
Attorney General Job S. Hedges appear
ed before Recorder Gof today and made
a motion asking for dismissal Of the in
dictment against Chief of Police Will
liam S. Devery charged with violating
the election law Abraham I. E.Ikus. De-
very's counsel concurred in the motion.
The recorder took the paper and reserv-
ed decision