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The age-herald., 1900-10-12
CHINESE DAY
At Meeting of American Board of For
 eign Missions

St. Louis, October 11.-This was Chinese Day at the meeting of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions Rev. Dr. Smith read a paper on the situ- ation in China. A number of missionaries who passed through the recent persecu- tfons In that country declared their desire to go back and reopen the work. Rev. pr. Stimson. recording secretary of the Ameri- can Board and pastor of Broadway Taber- nacle, New York, struck the keynote of the meeting when he declared that they were not there for vengeance, nor to say anything in regard to the policy of the government in China. The only question that concerned them was as to who should take the places of the martyred missiona- ries and continue their work.
 At the afternoon session I. D. Wishart, special representative of the American Board, talked on the primary aim of the forward movement in foreign missions
 At the evening session Peter Cushman Jones of Honolulu brought the greetings of the Hawaiian Evangelical Association, and therebey connected the current history of Hawaii with the history of the Ameri- can Board in the Sandwich Islands since Oct Der 23, 1879, when seventeen persons, two of them ordained, sailed from Boston in the brig Thaddeus to begin a mission there President s. B. Capen of Boston read a list of donations to the board amounting to S9000.
 The annual address of President Capen was then delivered.
The age-herald., 1900-10-12
IT MAY BE REJECTED Majority is Said to Oppose the Operators Proposition. CHANGE OF SETTLEMENT SLIGHT Miners Have Plenty of Funds to Draw On in Case Help is Needed-No
 Disturbance Reported
 Yesterday
CHANGE OF SETTLEMENT SLIGHT

Scranton, Pa., October 1.-The conven- tion of the anthracite miners now on strike throughout the hard coal fields in Penn sylvania will convene in this city tomorrow morning for the purpose of considering the 10 per cent. increase in wages offered them by all the mine operators. It was learned today that almost all of the miners are In favor of rejecting the 10 per cent. raise. Many of the miners will not favor the ad- vance until the operators give a guarantee that the increase will be kept in effect for a set time; others want the union recog- nized before they will accept the proposi- tion, while not few insist upon conces- sions in the other grievances
 The belief is general that in the absence of any uniform instructions among the delegates the chances of settlement by this convention are rather slight.
 W. D. Ryan, secretary-treasurer of the United Mine Workers, arrived here today. He said the miners of his State have at least S400,000 in their treasury, and added that if the anthracite miners needed help that fully s250,OOO would be sent in few hours.
The age-herald., 1900-10-12
F|L|P|NOS ARE
 NOT GOOD JUDGES
Taft Commission is Disguised With the Attempted Admin
 iStration of Justice.

Manila, Saturday, via Hong Kong, Octo- Der 1.-The administration of Manila's civil courts by Filipino magistrates, which has long been scandalous, is now attracting public attention more than ever, and has been brought to the Taft commissions att tention with requests for rectification. The courts are composed of four justices of the peace and four primary courts. The magistrates are all Filpinos, and develop ments have proved that the incumbents are utter failures as administrators of justice. The dissatisfaction with and complaints against the existing courts are intending. Natives and foreigners dread litigation, knowing the facts in the case.
 Serious charges of favoritism have lately been made against the civil branch of Ma nila's Supreme Court.
 The members of the Taft commission are disgusted with the condition of the courts and intend to substitute honest Americans from the United States for the native mag istrates. Americans having knowledge of Spanish are preferred, but they are the hardest to secure. The commission will then institute the drastic reforms needed in the case of the entire judiciary.
The age-herald., 1900-10-12
HALL OF FAME
Thirteen New Names Selected by the
 Committee

New York, October 11.-As the result of today's labor of the committee of the Sem ate of New York University, thirteen new names have been added to those selected for a place In the hall of fame. Those counted today were In the following classes:
 Preachers and theologians, scientists, en- gineers and architects, judges and lawyers, musicians and sculptors, physicians and surgeons, soldiers and sailors.
 In the lead was Gen. U. S. Grant, with 92 votes The entire list Is as follows:
 Ulysses Simpson, Grant 92; John Mar shall 91; Jonathan Edwards, S1; David Glas- gow Farragut, 79; Robert E. Lee, 69; Henry Ward Beecher, 66; James Kent, 65; Joseph Storey, 64; John James, 62; William Ellery Channlng, 52 Horace Bushnell, 52; Asa Gray. 51.
The age-herald., 1900-10-12
MINIS FER WU
Fears Pao Ting Flu Expedition Win
 Cause Trouble

Washington, October u.-Minister Wu was one of Secrtary Hays early callers t6k day. He had no late advices from China, but came to learn the course of this govA ernment on the French proposition. He exf pressed considerable apprehension over thS press reports that large military exped3 ton was moving on Pao Ting Flu. He looks upon this as likely to cause serious compW cations, and renewal of agitation among the Chinese.
 He says that the reports of serious Boxep uprisings In the south of China are not corr rect, and are set afioat with a view to l creating the impression on this side of the | water that grave dangers exist which call | for a military campaign by the allies. The best evidence of this, he says, Is the fact that there are no Boxers in the south of China. The minister feels certain that Earl Ii Hung Chang has arrived al Pekin.
 Nothing has been heard from MT Con- ger for a day or two It appears that it was an erroneous assumption that the mint ister had submitted to the State Dcpart3 ment a list Of Chinese officials who should be punished. He did supply the Depart ment with cop of the imperial edict, in which number of officers were mentioned, but made no prescriptions himself, although he did express the opinion that other ChiH- csc besides those named were fit subjects for punishment.
 With the reply made yesterday to the French note respecting China, the Stat9 Department has assumed again an attitude of waiting. The text of the note Is to b4
 made public here after the lapse of the usual period of time allowed by diploma tid custom, which probably will be tomorrow morning.
The age-herald., 1900-10-12
A MOBILE GIRL
 SHOOTS HERSELF
Miss Edna Hamilton Attempts to End Her Life-A Love
 Affair.

Mobile, October 11.-(Special.) l.)-Edna Ham ilton, a nlneteen-year old white girl, shot herself In the abdomen at her home in Oak dale, near here, this morning, with suicidal intent.
 The girl had been receiving attentions from a young man whose attentions were objected to by her parents. He was denied admission to the house, and the girl met him at the home of friends. The girl and her parents have had several quarrels about the matter, and she has threatened to kill herself several times unless they allowed her to marry him. Today another quarrel took place and the girl grabbed a pistol and fired one shot. She is in critical con- dition. She Is pretty, talented and very pop ular.
 The business of the port of Mobile for the eight months ending August 31, 1900 and 1899 was as follows: 1900 exports, s9,3SS, ,316; imports, $20O9, ,635; total $11, 951. For 1899. exports, $5455, ,4O2; imports, $1,36S ,164; total, s6,S3S566. This Is an increase for 1900 over 1899 of s4,554,3S5.
The age-herald., 1900-10-12
FULL TEXT OF UNCLE SAN'S REPLY
 ID IA BELLE FRANCES RECENT NOTE

Washingto on, October u-Following is the text of the reply of the United States gov ernment to the recent French note: "The Secretary of State to the French
 Charge dAffaires, Sent to M. Thiebaut,
 October 10, 1900. Memorandum:
 'The government of the United States agrees with that of France in recognizing as the object to be obtained from the gov- ernment of China appropriate reparation for the past and substantial guarantees for the future.
 "The President Is glad to perceive in the basis of negotiations put forward in the memorandum of October the spirit that has animated the declarations heretofore made by all the powers interested, and would be pleased to see the negotiations begin upon the usual verifcaHon of cre- dentials.
 Tt may be convenient to enumerate the classes of the memorandum and to add some observations dictated by the attitude of the United States In the present cir cumstances.
 T. The punishment of the guilty parties who may be designated by the representa- tives of the powers at Pekin.
 "The Chinese government has already indicated its intention to punish number of those responsible for the recent disor- ders. The representatives of the powers at Pekin may suggest additions to that list when negotiations are entered upon.
 "2. The continuance of the interdiction against the importation of arms.
 'It is not understood that this interdic- L. of it and the details of its regulators
The age-herald., 1900-10-12

Saginaw, Mich, October 11.-With two meetings at Saginaw tonight, MT. Bryan made eighteen speeches during the day as follows
 Hastings, Nashville, Charlotte, Belleview, Ann Arbor, Howell, Lansing, LAingsburg. Owosso, Chessaning, St. Charles, Bay City and Saginaw.
 The days meetinges were generally well attended and some of them were very large. Tomorrw MT. Bryan will begin his tour of Ohio. He will make his first speech of the day at Bowling Green at 7:S5 in the morn- ing, and the tour will conclude at Cleveland next Monday evening.
 At Lansing MT. Bryan spoke from stand in front of the State Capitol, and had an immense audience. MT. Bryan, in opening his speech, thanked the Michigan Legisla- ture, which is now In special session, for the invitation extended him to address them, but was compelled to decline because of other engagements.
 During the afternoon MT Bryan received notification in writing of his nomination to the Presidency by the silver Republican party in Kansas City last July. The letter was in print and formed part of a hand somely bound little volume containing come of the proceedings of the National Silver Republican Convention. The letter was not made public, and will not be until MT. Bryan's reply shall be prepared. The doc- ument was signed by Samuel H. Hopkins, chairman of the notification.
 MT. Bryan's speech in Bay City this even- Ing was made in the armory, the largest hall in the city, and 1t was packed to suf- location. His speech was along the same general lines he has been speaking on dur ing the day, and did not present many new suggestions. The first of MT Bryan's ad- dresses at Saginaw was made in the opera house exclusively to ladies, so that they would not be subjected to the crowding and crushing incident to a popular meeting. meeting. Mir. Bryan spoke to them very felictiously for about twenty minutes, and was then driven to an immense hall where he spoke to a large crowd The tent meet
The age-herald., 1900-10-12
War Veterans at Chattanooga.

Chattanooga, Tenn, October 11.-Many oi the veterans who attended the reunions of the Spanish-American War Veterans and the Army of the Cumberland are still in the city, and will remain several days longer, visiting the battlehelds. There were no meetings today, but tonight the Spanish War Veterans held their annual banquet at the Southern hotel. It was quite an informal affair, about one hun dred veterans being in attendance. The city of Buffalo has asked for the next re- union of the veterans, and 1t Is probable that the invitation will be accepted.
The age-herald., 1900-10-12

seems a proper subject of discussion by the negotiators.
 '.3 Eauaitable indemnitfes for the gov ernments, corporations and private individ- uals
 This is an object desired by all the pow ers The Russian government has sug- gested that in case of protracted divergence of views, the matter might be commended to the consideration of the international court of arbitration of The Hague. The The President thinks this suggestion worthy the attention of the powers.
 "A. The organization in Pekin of a per- manent guard for the legation
 ''The government of the United States Is unable to make any permanent engage ment of this nature without the authority from the legislative branch but in the pres ent emergency we have stationed in Pekin an adequate legation guard.
 '5. The dismantling of the forts at Taku
 '"The President reserves the expression of his opinion as to this measure pending the receipt of further information in regard to the situation in China.
 '"rhe occupation of three points on the road from Tien Tsin to Pekin make the observation which has been made in No. 1 also apply to this proposition. The President is unable to commit the United States to permanent participation in such occupation, but he thinks it desirable that the powers shall obtain from the Chinese government the assurance of their right to guard their legations In Pekin, and to have the means of unrestricted access to them whenever required.
 '"The President believts that the govern ment of France and the other powers will see in the reverses we have here made no obstacle to the initiation of negotiations or the lines suggested, and he hopes it will be found practicable to begin such nego- tiations at an early day.
 (Signed) DEPARTMENT OF STATE.
 Washington, October 10, 1900."
The age-herald., 1900-10-12
THE MINERS DEMANDS
The Union Must be Recognized Above
 All Things

Wilkesbarre, Pa., October 1.-The Wilkesbarre assemblies of the United Mine Workers held meetings today and instruct ed the delegates to the Scranton convention to insist on the following demands:
 Recognition of the union.
 9 Powder reduced to $1.50.
 B. Ten per cent advance.
 f. Two weeks pay.
 B. Check docking boss.
 G. A contract signed by the employers agreeing to above to hold good for one year.
 The representatives of the big coal con- panies here, when shown the list of grievances which the miners of the Wyom- ing Valley insist upon the convention en- forcing, said there would be no settlement of the strike on such a basis. The individ- ual operators say any further concessions than those offered are out of the question.
The age-herald., 1900-10-12
VON WALDERSEE
Issued Orders for Expedition to Start
 Yesterday

Tien Tsin, October 1.-General von Wafe dersee commanding the allied forces, has issued orders to the Pao Ting Flu expedi, ton to depart on the 11th. The expedition consists of mixed force of 5000 British, German, French and Italians. The force will leave Tien Tsn and will connect neat Pao Ting Flu with column of the same strength from Pekin under the command of General Gasselee. Four battaions of French troops which left Yang Tsun on October f, an independent expedition. have been halted and ordered to await the arrival of the main forces. The Americans the Russians and the Japanese are not par. ticipating in the movement. Despite Chinese assurances to the contrary. the commands CTS of the forces ordered to advance expect resistance.
 The following was published yesterday in the British brigade orders:
 Count von Waldersee assumed chief command of the troops in Chi Lii province, September 27, and expressed the following sentiments:
 It fills my heart with pride and pleas- ure to be placed at the head of such dis tinguished troops, who have already giveb glorious proofs of their valor and heroisin. We'll knowing that l am entrusted with difficult task l have, nevertheless, firm conviction that I shall succeed eventually and with the help of the troops in attaint ing the hope that is now placed before the command under single leader."
The age-herald., 1900-10-12
YOUTSEY'S CONDITION
Physicians Fear That He Will Develop
 Brain Fever

Georgetown, October 1.-The reports from Henry Youtsey's sick room tonight are not encouraging. The only change per- ceptble is that his stupor Is not quite so heavy. Once or twice today he has lifted his hands an inch or two and In weak piping voice repeated: 'Theres no blood on my hands" His physicians fear brain fever, which would now almost surely prove fatal.
 It Is contended by some that the stupor Is caused by heavy doses of opiates, but the majority of the people here believe he is almost In a dying condition, and that his trial cannot be resumed.
The age-herald., 1900-10-12
IMPORTANT DECISION
Naturalization Papers Refused to Col
 ored Man

Trenton, N. J., October 11.-Judge Kirk patrick, in the United States Court, re- Spaulding (colored) a native of Dutch Guinea The papers were refused on the ground that the Federal laws permit the naturalization of white males only. Spauld- ing is a graduate of Howard University, Washington, D. C., and is now a student at Princeton University, and had expected to take up the study of law. His inability to become naturalized will prevent his ad- mission to the bar.
 Spaulding said he would appeal the case to Attorney General Griggs.
 A decision similar to that rendered by Judge Kirkpatrick was given in the state courts this week in the case of a colored man who was born in Nova Scotia.
The age-herald., 1900-10-12

Students Were Boisterous
 Ann Arbor, Mich, October 11.-There was mildly-wild time this afternoon when MT. Bryan came to Ann Arbor. The stu dents of the State University here were at the meeting in large numbers, and each one made his presence felt A platform had been erected on the south side of the court house building, and the entire south side of the square, as well as the adjoin- ing street, was packed with people, Mir. Bryan had no sooner shown himself than the boys began a clamor which did not cease for ten or fifteen minutes. Even af- ter MT. Bryan advanced to the front of the stand the din continued, but it ultimately subsided sufficiently to allow him to be- gin.
 "I am glad to talk to you," he began, If you are willing to listen."
 A few voices responded, "We are will ing''
 If I were an imperialist," Mr. Bryan went on, q would call out an army to suppress you; but am not"
 This sally seemed to please the young men, and most of them laughed and cheer ed Some of them jeered to such an ex- tent, however that an officer was com pelled to enter the crowd and arrest sev- eral of the noisiest. After this, while the interruptions were frequent, they generally took the shape of questions. One or the questions brought the explicit declaration from MT Bryan: "The Democratic party is for the free coinage of silver at the ratio of l6 to 1 without waiting for the aid or consent of any other nation"
 By the time MT. Bryan concluded the confusion had ceased entirely, and he closed amid cheers.
 At tie time of the arrest of some or the students at Ann Arbor MT Bryan's atten- tion was not called to the fact and he did not know of 1t until the close of the meet ing Wheen informed of what had been done he immediately sent the following: "Hon. M J. Cavanaugh, Ann Arbor-
 My Dear Sir: If it Is true, as l am in- formed. that some of the college boys were arrested for disturbing the meeting, please ask for their discharge. I am sure 1t was the result of boyish thoughtlessness, and was not done through malice.
 "W. J. BRYAN"
The age-herald., 1900-10-12
MANY DECAPITATED Pao Ting Flu Expedition May
 Cause Trouble. MIR. WU EXPRESSES GRAVE FEARS Nothing Has Been Heard from Minister Conger for Day or Two-Some
 of His Reported Ao-
 tions Denied
MR. WU EXPRESSES GRAVE FEARS

Berlin, October 11.-According to a dis patch received by the German Navy League, the situation In South China is exceedingly critical. The dispatch says that Chang Weih Hong, who advised ths Dowager Empress to enroll the Boxers in the army, has been appointed Governor of the new Chinese capital, Sian Flu.
 It Is also asserted that many Chinese have been decapitated at Chin -Kiangsu.
 Finally, it is asserted that Gen. Yuan Sht Kai has increased his army to 4O,000 men.
The age-herald., 1900-10-12
AMenace to Navigation

Norfolk, Va, October n.-Waterlogged and abandoned the big barge Edith Howe is a lerelict and menace to navigation off the coast of North Carolina. Her crew was saved after much difficulty. The Howe, with nearly half a million feet of lumber, was bound from Charleston to New York in tow of the William MeCauley. On Tuesday night terrific gale from the north east was encountered and the tow line parted, setting the barge adrift. The barge later sprung a leak.
The age-herald., 1900-10-12
AIger Syndicate Improvement

Pensacola, Fla, October 11.-It was learned here today that the Russell A. Alger syndicate will build railroad from Foshee, Ala, to Pensacola, running through the timberlands recently acquired by that company. A large mill will be erect ed at Foshee, and a branch factory of the American Car Company at Moline, Fla.
The age-herald., 1900-10-12
YOUNG NEGROES DEED
Confesses to Murder of Father and Sis
 ter-His Reasons

Osceola, Ark, October u.-Nelson Will Hams, colored, 19 years old, has been ar- rested for and has confessed to the murder of his father and sister. After killing them he fired the house and their charred re- mains were found in the ruins.
 The only reason he gives for the crime is that he wanted to leave home and his father would not permit him to go.
The age-herald., 1900-10-12
Failed to Agree.

Frankfort, Ky, October 1.-The Demo- cratic, Republican and anti-Gobel factions on the conference committee appointed by the Kentucky Legislature to adjust the trouble over an election bill, failed to agree. A new law will not be passed.
The age-herald., 1900-10-12
American Missionary Presents Claims.

London, October 12.-The Pel1in corre- spondent of the Morning Post, wiring Sun. day, says:
 Mir Tewksbury, an American missionary residing at Tung Chaw, has presented claims on behalf of converts in twenty vii, lsges for compensation for property losses.
 The Hong Kong correspondent of the Daily Mail says the rebellion in the prtA vince of Kwany Tung is becoming anti, foreign and five missionaries have been killed
The age-herald., 1900-10-12
Foundation Stone Laid

Hamburg, October 1.-The laying of the foundation stone of the Imperial Museum to be erected at Saalburg on the site of the old Roman fortress there, occurred today with considerable ceremony in the presence of the Emperor and Empress of Germany, who afterwaro started for the Schloss at Freiderichshof to visit the Dowager Emp ress.
The age-herald., 1900-10-12
Conference in New York

New York, October 11.-Representatives of the coal carrying companies have just met representatives of the coal miners In secret session. It is said there was a protracted discussion as to what policy should be pur- sued after the Scranton convention had is- sued It's decree. one was agreed upon posi- lively.
The age-herald., 1900-10-12
SITUATION IN SOUTH
 CHINA IS CRITICAL
General Yuan Shi Kai Has Increased His Army to
 Forty Thousand Men.

the minister's watch. His story is that Prince Chwang issued orders that all for eigners should be killed. Subsequently as Wan and party of the Boxers were going round the country, they met Baron von Ketteler who fell to a bullet fired by Wan himself.
The age-herald., 1900-10-12
Roland Reed Will Take a Rest

Chicago, October 1.-Roland Reed the &C., tor, 1t was announced today, has cancelled his St. Louis engagements and will return to New York to put himself under A physf- clans care. It Is believed that two- weeks rest will result in his complete re- covery.
The age-herald., 1900-10-12
Remarkable Convention

Scranton, Pa., October n.-President Mitchell, in an interview with represent ative of the Associated Press today, said: "The miners convention tomorrow will be one of the most remarkable labor meetings held in the history of coal mining For the first time in over fifty years representa-
The age-herald., 1900-10-12
Accident In New Orleans

New Orleans, October 1.-Louis Damana driving a spirited horse today, was run down by Louisville and Nashville train here The wagon was smashed, the horse killed and Damana's body cut in twain.