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Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-08-23
DENOUNCED BY TEDDY.
Is The "YelIoW Lie" That He Said DEM
ocrats We're CoWards.

Birmingham, Ala, Aug. 18.-A special
to the Age. Herald from Selma, Ala, says /;
The following letter was received in
Selma by w. w Stewart, who was mem
Der of Roosevelt's Rough Riders and with
that command at FL Caney and San Juan,
in reply to letter written by him a few
days ago, asking if the charges brought by
the New York Journal accusing him OF
saying Democrats were towards was true
Oyster Bay, Aug. Is, 1900.
Mr.. w. Stewart, Selma, Ala.
My Dear Sir: You ought to know me
better than to think l would have said
such thing as you quote. 1t is a pure
and simple lie of Mr.. Hearst's Journal and
other similar papers.
Of course, / would meyer dream Of say
ing that "the Democrats were towards. "
What l said was that l felt we had right
to appeal to all men, whether they were
Democrats or Republicans to stand against
the Kansas City platform because the
makers and sponsors of that platform
championed policy which stood for dis
honest finance at home and cowardly
abandonment Of duty abroad. Now, thu
is exactly and precisely what the Kansas
City platform does stand for and l appea
to the countless thousands of brave anC
honest Democrats to repudiate it.
Sincerely yours,
THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-08-23
Late PekIn Advice.

Washington, August 20.-The Japanese
legation today received several important
dispatches giving the fullest and latest in
formation of events in Pekin.
A telegram dated at Toxic, August 10,
says
"After entry Pekin was effected by the
allied troops, the Chinese troops betook
themselves to and remained in the impe-
rial palace. A body of Japanese troops
was tolled off to guard the palace, and
there they met with obstinate resistance by
the Chinese troops. Fighting is still going
on. The headquarters of the japanese
army is in the legation, and the division is
mainly quartered in the villages outside Of
An-Ting- Men"
A telegram dated the 10Th instant re-
ceived from the Japanese Foreign Office
gives the following dispatch from. the act
ing Japanese consel general at Shanghai
"From Sheng's statement to me inclined
to think there is truth in the rumor that
the Empress Dowager, at least, if not the
Emperor, too, has left Pekin for Wutai-
Hsien, in Shensi province, via Taoting Flu,
for he told me that some of the secretaries
of the Privy Council crossed the Lukeon
bridge, 18th, with banners bearing in
scriptions denoting that they formed a
part of an imperial escort, and that Lu
Lhuan Lu, governor of Kiang.Su, sent a
telegram on the 18th to the southern vice.
roys and governors directing them to for
ward all war funds to Shensi. But as an
imperial decree was issued on the 18th,
the departure, if it took place at all, must
have been subsequent to that date.
81 have also learned from another re-
liable source that Princes Ching Yung Lu
and Kang vi are still in Pekin, though
Prince Tuan has followed the Empress
Dowager."
A telegram dated the goth from the
japanese Foreign Office says :
"The japanese consel at Annoy tele
graphs as follows on August 18th
" 1T is reported from the interior thai
in Ting Chou Flu and Lung Yuen Chou
several Christian chapels were destroyed
by mobs. The anti Christian movemen
appears to be spreading toward the district
of Chang Chou Flu. There do not, how
ever, seem to be any foreign missionaries
in the interior"
Prince Ching, referred to as still at Pc
kin, is the Chinese official most friendly
while Prince 1uan, who is said TO bav
followed the Empress Dowager, is tn
head of the anti-foreign element. YounI
Lu probably is probably the Jung Lu il
command of the imperial forces.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-08-23
FARCE TRIAL,
SAYS POWERS.
Man Convicted Of Completely in GOebel
Murder Issues a Statement.
POLITICAL SCHEME ALL THROUGH.
Declares Innocence to Be No Shield
Against Reward of 500, 900.

Georgetown, KY, Aug. 19.-CalebPow
lows:-
''To the public:-I am asked my opin-
ion concerning my trial and the verdict of
the jury. Could l have but one opinion2
Can any fair. minded man or woman OF
this State have but one? That one Of the
greatest judicial farces known to history
has been enacted here in my trial, under
the forms of law, no well-informed man
can doubt. Innocence is no shield with
100000 and the methods of certain off,
cials against you. The rectitude of ones
past life counts for naught.
"They say Taylor is guilty because he
was at his Office and that am guilty be-
cause was away from mine.
"Ths has been political trial through
out, for political purposes, and no greater
mistake has been made by the Democratic
party since they robbed us of the offices to
which we were fairly elected by the peo.
pie. There are good men and noble
women in the Democratic party, and
many of them. They are not all bad; far
from it. A great many of them do not in
dorse the theft of the State offices. A
great many more will not indorse this
mockery of a trial, this prostitution Of the
courts of justice for certain ends.
"From the beginning of the campaign
until now have stood with what little of
merit have had for the rights and lib.
critics of the people. That is my crime.
That is the only offense have committed.
That is the only thing proven against me.
swore to that myself in my testimony.
/ have never had and l now have no
apology to make for being true to the
trust imposed upon me by a majority of
the voters of this State.
"History will draw its dark lines around
those who have outraged me and dis
graced the judiciary and blackened the
history of the State.
"I am, very respectfully,
(Signed) "CALEB POWERS"
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-08-23
GORDON REPLIES
TO RESOLUTION
In Regard To The Blue And Gray Re-
unions.
HIS CONSCIENCE HIS GUIDE.
Wants it nderstOOd That His Own COnvic'
tiOnS of Right Must Determine Whether
He Accepts Invitations From ANY
Source.

Atlanta, August 2G.-General John b.
Gordon, commander in.chief of the United
Confederate Veterans, has prepared re-
ply to a resolution recently adopted by a
camp of Confederate Veterans at New Or
leans condemning the Blue and Gray re-
unionin tlanta, recommending that no
more similar reunions be held, and pro-
testing against General Gordon accepting
an invitation to the g. A. L. reunion at
Chicago. The reply is as follows
Kirkwood, Ga, August 90
To the Confederate Association of the
Army of Tennessee
Comrades "A resolution recently adopt
ed by your association at the instance OF
General Chaleron, criticising several acts
or supposed acts of mine, entirely escaped
my attention at the time of its appearance
in the public press, and have just seen it
for the first time. | understand this action
of your association to mean formal and
public notice that you disapprove of my
participation in the Blue and Gray meet
ing which recently occurred in Atlanta,
and also that it means formal and public
protest by your association against my ac-
ceptance of an invitation extended to me
by the Grand Army of the Republic and
by the executive committee Of the citizens
of Chicago.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-08-23
AGAINST BRYAN AND SILVER.
Prominent Ohio Democrats Declare for
Mckinley.

Cleveland, O., Aug. 19,-Judge John G..
Hutchins, postmaster under Cleveland,
says:-
imperialism is not the paramount is
sue, because Bryan insisted that l6 to !
should be put into the platform. ! be-
lieve Mckinley will be reelected because
he stands for sound money"
Henry Apthorp, ex-State Railroad Com
missioner, says
"Anti-imperialism is not the paramount
issue. Silver is still the issue, but the
paramount issue is how the voters shall
best serve their own interests. 1 believe
they should do it by voting for the party
that is in favor of sound money and ma
tional expansion. l don't see how Nc
Kiney can be defeated"
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-08-23
Story of a Slave

To be bound hand and foot for years by
the chains of disease is the worst form OF
slavery. George D. Williams, of Man
chester, Mich, SAYS: "My wife has been
so helpless for five years that she could
not turn over in bed alone. After using
two bottles of Electric Bitters she is Won
derfully improved and able to do her
own work" This supreme remedy for
female diseases quickly cures nervousness,
sleeplessness, melancholy, headache, back
ache, fainting and dizzy spells. 1t is a
godsend to weak, sickly, rundown people,
Cure guaranteed. Only SOC. Sold by
JOHN Z. JACKSON, druggist.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-08-23
Powers Given Life Sentence.

Georgetown, KY, August 10.--"We, the
jury find the defendent guilty and fix his
punishment at confinement in the peni-
tentiary TOR the rest of his natural life"
This was the wording of the verdict rem
dered today in the case of ex-Secretary of
State Caleb Powers, charged with being
an accessory before the fact to the murder
of William Goebel.
The jury retired at 1872 p. m. and re-
turned its verdict at 2;25, having been out
only So minutes. The vote in favor of a
life sentence was unanimous.
When the jury retired the belief was
general that its members would fail to
agree and in this opinion the defendant
himself was firmly convinced.
When the verdict of guilty was returned
Powers, for the first time during the
weary six weeks of the trial, betrayed his
feelings. Under all of the trying incl
dents of the trial he had maintained
changeless expression. The verdict ol
guilty, however, apparently staggered
him.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-08-23
CHINA'S SECOND
APPEAL REJECTED
Cabinet Discusses the Chinese Question.
A REPLY TO. Ii HUNG CHANG.
The Administration Holds That at Present
There Is No Evidence of Authority for
Anybody Representing China
to Negotiate a Binding
Agreement.
JOHN B. GORDON.

Washington, August 2l.-The cabinet
session today practically opened the con-
sideration of the momentous questions
growing out of the capture Of Pekin and
the war in China. Until today's session,
the absorbing question has been the safe
ty of Minister Conger and the legations
at Pekin. Now, however, that has given
place to problems of more intricate and
far-reaching character, touching the very
existence of the Chinese empire and the
part which the American government is
to take in the reconstruction of that coun'
try.
The meeting today was devoted entirely
to the Chinese situation. Secretaries Root
and Hay, who have been most active In
directing affairs, were absent from the
city, SO that the attendance comparatively
was small, the President having with him
Secretaries Gage, Hitchcock and Wilson
and Postmaster General Charles Emory
Smith.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-08-23
EDITORIAL PARAGRAPHS.

Hill and Croker are again at it up in
New York. 1t is sssso5 dog eat dog"
so far as trickefy and sSe~sAion in poll
tics are concerned.
The illiterate voters of the Ninth Con.
gressional District will remember that it is
the purpose of the Virginia Democracy to
deprive them of the right to vote.
The developments in the Powers trial
show that the presiding judge is modern
bloody Jefries. He showed himself
heartless and corrupt partisan throughout
the trial, and disgrace to the Judiciary.
The Bryanites ae looking snxiously and
hopefully for some chance to criticise the
Administration In its conduct of the
Chinese question. They would like to see
President Mckinley nsase some mistake
that they might use u ,Jbr partisan pur-
poses. That is aboxs Ae length and
breadth of Bryanite patriotism.
The Bryanites say that Thomas Jeffer-
son was opposed to acquiring new terrific
ry for the United States by conquest, and
equally opposed to forming an alliance,
offensive and defensive, with European
power. We propose to show in an editor
ial next week that they have either mis-
understood Mr.. Jefferson or are wilfully
misrepresenting hin.
We see frequent intimations in Demo
cratic newspapers that the United States
will soon become the money center Of the
world. If there was any serious danger Of
BRYAN, with his debased money views,
becoming President there would be no
talk of this country occupying the position
of money center of the world. Flnanclers
and business men know that Bryan Is
doomed to defeat.
Suppose after President Jefferson pur.
chased the Province Of louisiana from Ma
poleon Bonaparte the creole population
had revolted against the lawful authority
of the United States, what would Jefferson
have done And suppose any man claim
ing to be citizen of the United States had
encouraged the creoles of Louisiana to re-
volt and shoot at the National flag, what
would have been done with the traitor?
Flaming reports are being sent out
about the large crowds that are attending
to hear the speeches of w. F. Rhea. The
report from Gate City was to the effect
that the court room, at that place, with
seating capacity Of two thousand was full
and many hundreds were on the outside
anxious to get in, but could not do 30 for
lack of room. OF course everybody knows
that the court room at Gate City will not
seat anything like tive thousand people,
and everybody knows that the time never
was and never will be when q man OF
Rhea's capacity could attract two thousand
people in the Ninth District to hear him
speak. But the Rhesites have determined
to bore with big adger this year, 10 false
reports as well as other things.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-08-23
THE TRIAL AT PRETORIA.
Evidence SpOiIs Another Newspaper Sem
Sation.

London, Aug. 20.-The evidence in the
trial of the German Lieutenant Cordua at
Pretoria for conspiring to kidnap Lord
Roberts adds to the belief that 1t was by
no means the appalling business it was
represented by some newspapers here.
Cordua himself, who seems to be reckless
young adventurer, does not deny that he
entertained the idea of carrying of the
Commander. in. Chief, but says he was put
up to it by an Italian detective named
Gano in the British secret police, who act
ed the part of agent provosateur. In any
case there was no suggestion, as was at
first stated, of assassination, nor does 1t
appear that Lord Roberts was ever in real
danger from the plot, which does not
seem to have got beyond the stage OF talk
and drink.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-08-23

the convention who formerly DETAINED the
revolution, unless Cubans Wish to outrage
honor and duty.
"The enemy are working hard; but let
Cubans remember that those who op-
posed the revolution cannot be accepted
at the last moment. Many rich and in
tellectual persons have shown opposition
TO the revolution. All these should be
left out. Patriotism has the right to
choose the worthy-not the most wise
until the republic is established.
"Although all parties may be outwardly
still old scores will not be
forgotten. Therefore, let the Spaniards
stand aside until all can enter equal
through the gates of the republic"
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-08-23
MUST DECIDE FOR HIMSELF.

"The object of this>reply to your resolu-
ton, which you failed to send me, is not
to call in question the right of your assOci-
alton to criticise any official act of mine
which does not meet your approval. l do
wish, however, to state kindly but frank
ly and plainly, that my own conscience
and my own conception of duty must be
my guide in the future as in the past.
AS to the courteous and cordial invita-
ton of both the G. A. r. and of the execu-
tive committee of Chicago citizens, have
to state that greatly appreciate the COM
pliment paid me by that invitation, and
the spirit which prompted it. Circum-
stances, however, rendered it impossible
for me to accept, and l SO notified the
officers and committee nearly two months
ago. But in this connection also, | wish
to say that 1 must be the judge now and
hereafter of the propriety of accepting in
vitations from any section of the country
or any class of my fellow. w.countrymen.
In order that there may be no possible
misunderstanding of my position on these
and all kindred matters, repeat, my sole
guide must be my own convictions of duty
to this whole country and to the South
ern people, whose glorious record in all
the past, whose traditions, dignity and
honor, l have endeavored to defend and
uphold at all times, in all sections and un-
der all conditions.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-08-23
ADMONlTION FROM GOMEZ.
Cuban Convention Must Consist OF
RevoIutlonists.

Havana, August 2O.-General Gomez
publishes letter in La Lucha regarding
the election of delegates to the forthcom-
ing constitutional convention, which he
asks all the papers of the island to print.
1t is addressed to the old soldiers Of the
revolutions of 1868 and 1895.
General Gomez says in part:
"Ideas must not be confounded with
principles. Honor demands that princl-
pies should by saved even at the cost OF
life. The convention should consist OF
genuine revolutionists; and it will so con-
sist unless the people, fiattered by fine
words. allow what they have conquered
TO be taken away from them.
"Nobody should be allowed to enter
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-08-23

ject this appeal, and reply Of this char
acter will be sent to Minister WI to he
forwarded to Ii Hung Chang. The NOV
ing cause for this action is that this gov
ernlnent is at present very much in the
dark as to whether there is any existing
government in China. With the capital
in the hands of the allies, the Emperor
and Empress Dowager fugitives in hiding
and the entire governmental fabric par
alyzed, there is no evidence of an authori'
ty adequate to conduct negotiations and
secure results which will be final and bind
ing.
1t was stated by members Of the cab-
net that the Chinese establishment, it,
stead of being government, appears 10
be an enormous headless affair, without
knowledge of what is for its best good AMI
without power to enforce its wishes.
With the recognized rulers in flight, no
one seems to know who, if anybody, is
directing its affairs. AS China is an alb
solute monarchy, without any legislative
branch, the Emperor and Empress Dow.
ager are all powerful, and practically they
are the empire of China. Under these
remarkable conditions the United States
will act with extreme caution in whatever
steps it may take toward solution of the
pending problems.
In the meantime, there is reason to
believe the United States and all Other
powers interested will keep their armed
forces on the grounds, so that order may
be maintained and at least semblance of
stable government brought out Of the ex-
isting chaos.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-08-23
WILL CONTINUE HIS EFFORTS.

In conclusion, let me be definitely un-
derstood that SO long as Providence per-
mits me to speak or labor, shall continue
tie efforts which l have made for thirty
years in the interest of sectional harmony
and unity. Whatever l can do will as
suredly be done for the truth of history,
for justice to the South and to all sections,
for fostering our cherished memories, for
the obliteration of all sectional bitterness
and for the settlement of all sectional con-
troversies on a basis consistent with the
honor and the manhood and the self-re-
spect of all.
JOHN B. GORDON.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-08-23
QUESTIONS AWAITING ATTENTION.

Several questions were awaiting atteu-
ton. First of these was the application
of Ii Hung Chang for the appointment OF
Minister Conger or some other commis-
sioner to negotiate for the cessation OF hos
tilihes. The decision arrived at was to re-
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-08-23
THE FLIGHT OF THE EMPRESS.

Washington, August 20.-The State De-
partment today issued the following state
ment:
"The Acting Secretary of State makes
public the receipt of telegram from Con-
sui General Goodnow, dated the Goth in
slant, reporting statement Of the gov
ernor of Shan Tung, that the Empress left
Pekin on the 18th for Sian Flu, in the
province of Shensi, and that Prince Ching
and TuaD and Viceroy Kang vi are still
IN Pekin.
Sian Fu' appears to be another pho
netic version of the name Of the capital of
Shensi where there is an imperial palace.
1t is otherwise spelt Hsi An, 81 An and 81
Ngan, the suffix "Fu" denoting a city
which is a seat of administration.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-08-23
OUR CASUALTIES AT PEKIN.

Washington, August 20.-The Bureau
of Navigation this morning received the
following cablegram from Admiral Re-
mey:
"Taku, August 19.--Authentic report
from Pekin, 10Th, from Lieutenant Lati-
mer. Troops moving on imperial city.
All Americans who remained in Pekin are
well except one child. Captain Myers,
recovered from wound has typhoid fever;
crisis passed and now convalescing. AS
sstant Surgeon Lippitt was wounded
upper left leg bone fractured; leg saved,
now recovering. The following killed
during siege in Pekin:
Sergeant J. f. Tanning; Privates G. D.
King, j. w. Tucher, j. Kennedy, r. K.
Thomas, A. Turner and H. 6. Fisher.
Wounded, Private j. Schroeder, elbow, &C.
we're, now dangerously ill from fever; Sea-
man j. Mitchell, upper arm, severe, now
recovering. All other wounded and sick
returned to duty. Casualties, Major Bid.
dies command, attack Tan Patin; Fret
Lieutenant Butler, chest; Private Green,
wrist; Private Warrel, right temple, all
slight. Reported from Chinese sources
that the royal family have escaped and
are en- route to Sian Fu.'
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-08-23

Hill and Croker are again at it up in
New York. 1t is . sssso5 dog eat dog"
so far as trickefy and sSe~sAion in poll
tics are concerned.