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Rock Island Argus., 1900-07-26
All sIS To PRESIDENT LoUBEr.
In This Case He Says 1t Is TO the French
He Says He Must Look

| Al AhiS Ndse ne says III Is 10 the French
He says He Must Look
| The Chinese government seems to be
having several strings TO its bow" In
| its appeal to the United States il inti-
| mated that Uncle Sam was about the
only friend il had. Now comes a cable
| from Paris announcing that the EN-
peror OF China has sent to President
LOubet similar letter referring TO the
friendship Of the two nations and then
saying: As we think that in the i'll
ternatiOnal relations OF China with 9th
er governments your honorable nation
has most cordial relations with China,
and as China is today pressed by cir
cuInstances UP TO the point of drawing
upon herself universal wrath, in order
To arrange these difficulties and to re-
solve these complications we think it
possible that it is solely upon your hon
Orable' country that We may count
Therefore, opening our heart to you in
all sincerity we demonstrate to YOU
our intimate sentiments. and we ad-
dress you this letter in the sole hope
that You will find. Mr.. President of
the republic, means of arranging mat
ters, and will take the initiative TO
transform the present situation
1t was not known to the state de-
partment until the publication of the
fact In the news dispatches that the
French government also had been adj
dressed by the Chinese government in
the effort TO secure mediation. 1t now
appears that still other powers We're
addressed in Il similar strain. It i
known that Great Britain and Ger
many, and probably Russia. have re-
ceived such messages. The language
iS not the same. but the animating idea
is. The state department officials feel
that generally speak ing this idea is not
SO much to secure mediation pure and
simple as to induce the powers to re
sort to the settlement of the difficulties
between them and China by the SubSti-
titiOn Of negotiations for armed forces.
II may he said that none Of the pow
erS have evinced any tendency TO abate
their preparations. or accept an escort
Of imperial troops taS suggested by
Chinese officials) for the ministers
from Peking To Tien-TSin. This govern
ment has acted all the while on the
theory that the ministers We're alive
AMI has accepted in good faith the as
suranceS of the Chinese government to
this effect: but ii was said at the state
department Yesterday that the Amer
lean minister IS not to be- delivered up
by 4 force OF Chinese troops to the al
lied forces. or to any one else. This
government deems it much more ap-
propriate if he needs an escort out OF
Peking that it should he composed OF
American soldiers.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-07-26
PRINCE TUAN.

eaddest mystery Of the century. The
message is as follows:
Been besicged two weeks i'm Brit
iSh legation. Grave danger Of general
massacre by Chinese soldiers. who are
shelling legation daily. Relief soon, il
at all. City without government eX-
cept by Chinese army. Determined to
massacre all foreigners in Peking. En-
try of relief forces into city viii prob
ably be hotly contested
DisPoses of special Stories.
This message WAS accompanied by n
telegram from Captain Thomas. COM
manding the cruiser Brooklyn. as fol
lows: Written message. signed Con-
ger. dated July :, received Tien-TSin.
2lSt. says: etc. there can be no
doubt OF its authenticity if any Ameri-
can at Tien-Tsin knows ConGer'S hand
writing. which is quite possible. in
which case il diSpoSes OF a whole lot OF
specials purporting 10 give details of 4
massacre in Peking several days prior
10 July (. But IL does not tell Us
what We want most To knOw-that the
legatiouers are alive now and safe The
state department, however, received a
cablegram yesterday from Consul Nc
Wade. AT Canton. saying that Niceroy
TAX gives assurances that all the for
eign ENJOYS at Peking were alive and
we'll on July %
KemPfr Explains His Inaetion.
Admiral Kempff has notified the
navy department by mail OF his rea-
sons for not joining with the other
powers in the storming and capture OF
the Taku forts He also describes the
attack in many OF its details Admiral
Kempff did not cooperate with the
other foreign naval forces because. as
he explains. he was not authorized 10
initiate any act of war against coun-
try with which America was at peace
because his limit WAS to protect Amer
lean interests. and because he did not
care, without special Dermission-- 10
Rock Island Argus., 1900-07-26
FUSION CARRIES AT FORT SCOTT.
Three Silver Parties Agree a State
Ticket for Il Kansas.

Fort Scott, Kan. July 26-At their
convention here yesterday the Kansas
Democracy agreed TO the demands OF
the Populists and thereby made possi-
BILE the tightest and most harmonious
fusion that has ever existed in this
state. The Populists had demanded
from the Democrats the office OF asso-
ciate justice in exchange for that of at
torney general although the former
office had previously been granted the
Democrats in what was supposed 10 be
an alright agreement. and the Demo
Gratis nnally acceded 10 the demands
and embraced the opportunity for a
love feast The Populists, when the
action OF the Democrats was made
konwn TO them went wild with delight,
and gave vent TO theta feelings in a
demonstration that lasted for twenty
minutes. and reached the height OF
enthusiasm.
The state ticket, completed by the
Rock Island Argus., 1900-07-26

different conventions. was nnally IN
dorsed by all three-Democratic, Pop
ulist and Silver Republican. 1t is as
follows: Associate justice. David Mar
tin. Pop: governor. John w. Breiden-
thai. Pop: lieutenant governor. A. NJ.
Harvey. Pop: secretary OF state, Abe
Frakes. Dem.: treasurer. Conway
1uarsnau, Dem; attorney general,
Hugh p. Farrelly. Dem; superintend-
ent of insurance, Webb McNaI., Sill
Yer Rep: t-large-R. w. Tur-
ner. Silver Rep. and j. b. Fugate,
Dem.
Mrs. Annie L. Diggs. throughout the
convention. made a strong fight for the
Populists TO secure the associate jus
ticeship and for Martins nomination
and TO her efforts is due much of the
success of that party's claims. Among
the demands in the Populist platform
Is one for the esta bliShment of n state
oil refinery and the distribution of ma
tive oil to the people of Kansas at cost.
and for the creation OF fund raised
by tax on banks to be used in REIN
bursting depositors in banks that have
become iQSOlVent.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-07-26
BRYAN WILL BE AT CHICAGO.
VIII Attend the G. A. r. Encampment on
the Las. Day.

Chicago, July 26.-The doubt over
the arrangements for the entertain
ment of William Jennings Bryan in
Chicago during the Grand Army en-
campment has been ended by Bryan
himself in a letter to the citizens COM
mittee announcing definitely his &C
ceptance OF the invitation to be the
guest of the city.
Bryan probably will arrive on Fri
day. Aug. 80. the last day OF the en-
campment. and three days after Presl-
dent McKinley's departure The citl-
gems committee has known all along
that Bryan expected to be here. but az
his request kept everything secret tiII
he was certain of being able TO come
General Cronje amuses himself at
St Helena by golf with other Boer
prisoners,
Rock Island Argus., 1900-07-26
DISORDER
IN ORLEANS.
Disturbances Follow Peace
full Opening of the
Day.
MOB RULED YESTERDAY.
Thought Quiet Assured Now,
but Militia Seems Nee
eSSary.

New Orleans, July 26.-After being
in the hands of a lawless mob for
several hours, with the police appar-
emily powerless to restore order,
New Orleans at daybreak again as
sumed peaceable and orderly con-
dition, and violence had apparently
finally ceased. The disturbance oc-
Cured about 5 o'clock, when White
Baker was shot in the leg. while
crowd of rioters was chasing
gang of negroes. The mayor,
the police and citizens are arranging
currence of last nights scene of
disorder. The mob. composed OF boys
and 0hoodlums without leader.
drew out an intense feeling engen-
dered by the murder of Capt. Day and
Patrolman Lamb and wounding of
Officer Mora by the desperate Charles.
One negro was killed and three others
will die. Fifteen whites and blacks
were wounded.
Wild Reports Spreading.
Wild reports are reaching police
headquarters from various sections
of the city giving information Of the
beating of negroes. Work on the
levee has been suspended. Big gro
cery and produce houses are practical
ly doing nothing because they cannot
get negro drivers to risk their lives.
Gov. Heard will call out the militia
to preserve order.
Mob Law, of Course.
New Orleans, July 26.-One negro
dead, two fatally shot, and twelve men
seriously wounded is the known result
of a mob's desperate work in this city
last night Three of the wounded arc
white men who were hit by stray bull
let's. Public feeling here reached its
highest tension and armed mObs arc
searching various part of TIC city In
an effort to apprehend Robert Charles,
the negro who shot and killed Police
Captain Day and PatrOlman Lamb at
an early hour Tuesday morning.
Last night a mob composed OF sew
eral thousand persons formed at Lee
Continued on Third page.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-07-26
CALL FOR ANOTHER CONTENTION.
Plaza Hotel Committee Going Ahead with
Its Programme.

Indianapolis. July 26.-The commit
tee appointed at the conference held
at the Plaza hotel. New York, gave
out Il statement last night with Il call
for a convention To he held in this
city, Aug. II. The statement says:
The national committee of the Gold
Democrats have brought the useful
ness of that organization to an end.
1t now becomes the duty of the indie
pendent committee to enable the indie
pendent voters to place i'll the field 4
platform and candidates which they
can cOnscientiOusly support.
y mass convention is hereby called 10
meet ut indianapolis at > p. IN. on the
14th day of August, 1900, TO nominate
or cooperate in the nomination of can
didates for president and vice presi-
dent
The platform is suggested in ad-
vance and declares TOR independence
and protection to the inhabitants of
Cuba. the Philippine islands. Porto
Rico and Hawaii; a single gold stand
ard and 4 sound banking system; the
abolition of all special privileges: Il
public service based on merit only"
The call is addressed TO all those op-
posed to the candidates and platforms
of the Republican and Democratic par
ties.
Those who favor the movement are
invited to send their names and ad
dresses 10 the temporary headquarters
ut 141 Broadway. New York city. T.
NJ. Osborne, chairman; Everett V. Alb
bot. secretary.
w. J. Mize. of Chicago. secretary of
the executive committee of the Anti
lmperialist League, telegraphed in re-
ply to Il question: Our league has
never had any communication with
the Gold Democratic committee The
telegram was followed by a letter from
Secretary Mize. in which he disclaims
any connection for the league with the
Plaza hotel people. ana adds that the
league meeting here Aug. 10 and 16 is
not u convention, but a conference.
We do not desire delegates who are
favorable To Mr.. Mckinley's imperial
policy" he saws
Rock Island Argus., 1900-07-26
NOMINATED BY ACCLAMArIoN.
Maybury the Man Selected by the Dem
ocracy of Michigan.

MaYOurY the Man Seiected Dy the DEM
ocracy of Michigan.
Detroit, July 26.-Hon. William G.
Maybury, mayor of Detroit was last
evening rendered the Democratic NOM
ination for governor of Michigan with
n unanimity which rendered useless
the taking of any ballot Not Il dis
senting voice was heard when the
proposition to nominate Maybury was
acted upon, and the withdrawal of the
half dozen other gubernatorial candi
dates before any vote was taken was
received by the delegates with loud
cheers of approval The platform as
unanimously adopted regrets the pres
ent condition of the political and ad-
miniStrative agencies which, under Re
publican control, have SO debauched
our governmental system as to dis
grace the state and debaSe the func-
ton of n free government" and de-
nounceS the administration" in
state affairs, referring to the military
board affair.
The resolutions pledge the state
Democracy to secure: First, prompt
repeal of every charter eXempting cor
porations from the equal burden of
taxation. Second, Il specific tax upon
the great mining interests of the state,
of their uneaFned stores of wealth.
Third, a tax upon existing franchises
of n Semi-public character. commen-
surate with their earning power.
Fourth. regulation of property taxes
SO AS to prevent the shifting of the
burden onto the shoulders of prOduc-
tive labor.
Fifth, prohibition of the granting
of further franchises by municipali-
. - III.
pie of the territory affected. Sixth. sub
mission of a constitutional amendment
In put all corporate taxes upon the
same basis as to appropriation as
those raised by direct levy. Except
that the corporate taxes now paid into
the primary school fund shall be so
paid. Seventh, faithful, impartial use
OF present means to secure uniformity
of local taxation Cntiring support
is pledged to Bryan and Stevenson. and
the Kansas City platform is heartily
indorsed in letter and spirit, in all its
parts,' and includes an expression of
sympathy with the South African re-
publics. The adoption of the reSolu
tions and the nominating and second
ing speeches for governor occupied the
entire afternoon session from o'clock
TO T:3O.
The convention adjourned at mid
night after completing the ticket as
follows. all the nominees being unan-
imOusly elected without balolts: Lieu
tenant governor. Judge James G.
Ramsdell, of Traverse City; secretary
of state. John w. Ewing, of Grand
Ledge: treasurer. Charles +. Sund-
Strum, of Marquette; auditor general,
Hiram B. Hudson, of Mancelona: at
tOrney general, James O'Hara. of Ben
ton Harbor; commissioner of land Of
fce. Major George Winans. of Ham
burg; superintendent of public instruc-
ton, Stephen II. Langdon, of Mon
roe: member of state board of educa-
tion. DR.. James McEntee, of Mount
Pleasant. Presidential electors at
large-Lawrence Hubinger. of Sagi
nav and Philip p. WachteI. of Petos-
key. Daniel 7. Campau, of Detroit,
was reelected chairman of the state
central committee amid much en-
fbuSf1Sm
Rock Island Argus., 1900-07-26
JOIN IN taxing possession OF Chinese
government property
Our Bows Arrive NJ Tain

The news has been received that g.
900 American troops have arrived AT
Taku. 1t is also reported that the Chi
nese soldiers throughout the country
districts are killing the Boxers for haY-
ing deceived them into embarking in 4
hopeless struggle. II is thought to be-
only the matter OF a short time before
the same state OF affairs will exist in
Peking- y cable from General Chaffee
announces his arrival at Nagasaki. jap
an, and thanks the president for his
appointment as major general.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-07-26
wher. Is Mrs. Martha Sharp

Metropolis. Ills. July 26.-Attorney
c. NJ Fouts. of this place, has received
a letter from a lawyer in Lithonia, Ga,
wanting information as TO the where
aboutS of Mrs. Martha Sharp. who, he
states. formerly resided in this county.
Her brother. Hiram Sharp. has been
convicted of murder in the county i'll
which Lithonia is situated, and unless
his case can be taken before the
Georgia state board OF pardons he will
be hanged. The sister is wanted as 4
witness and TO render other assist
aQcp
Rock Island Argus., 1900-07-26
Democratic Western Headau1rter..

Chicago, July 26-DemOcratic ma
tiOnal headquarters will be opened in
the Auditorium Office building Sept. l,
at which time the leases on quarters
in the Unity building will expire. The
lareS and penates of the Democratic
camp will be moved on Aug. 81. The
committee will occupy the rooms used
by the national Republican committee
in 1896
Rock Island Argus., 1900-07-26
Took a Dose of Paris Green.

East st. Louis. July 26.-Miss Flora
Butler. of Beardstown. Ills. came to
East st. Louis last Saturday to meet
and marry Il man whom she had new
er seen. and as he failed to keep his
appointment Flora was heart-broken
and swallowed = cents worth of Paris
green. She was taken to st. Mary'S
hospital and her life was saved by the
use of the stomach pump. The girl
is about 20 years old and quite pretty.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-07-26
Scores on the Diamond.

Chicago, July 26. - Following are
base ball records made by League
clubs yesterday: At Philadelphia-Cin
cinnati >. Philadelphia 13; at Brooklyn
Chicago ., Brooklyn 6; at New York
-Pittsburg IL, New York 2; at Boston
st. Louis =, Boston Is.
American League: At Kansas City
indianapolis ,, Kansas City 4; at
Chica agO-Cleveland >, Chicago 3: at
inneapOlis-Detroit o. Minneapolis >;
ut Milwaukee - Buffalo q, Milwau-
kpp -
Rock Island Argus., 1900-07-26
DoIIIver Wants To Be Senator.

Des MOines. Ia. July 26.-The can
didacy Of Representative Dolliver for
the United States senate TO succeed
John II. Gear was formally launched
At the Webster county Republican con-
ventiOn yesterday. He was indOrsed
as the logical candidate for the office.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-07-26
Collapse of RevoIutIou.

Washington. July 26.-The state
department today received dispatch
from Consul Gudger at Panama
announcing the collapse of the revo-
lutionary movement there Quiet
prevails.
Kingston, Jamaica, July pa pri-
vate telegram says the rebels attacked
Panama this morning.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-07-26
Gun Saved Their Lives.

Madison. Wis. July 26.-The fam
lily of John 10y in South Madison, was
saved from probable cremation by the
explosion of a loaded shotgun Tuesday.
A fire that broke out in the dwelling
house from some unknown cause at
3 80 O'Clock spread until the flames en-
veloped the gun and ignited the pow
der it contained. The discharge awOke
the family of five members just in
time to permit them to escape.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-07-26
Ha. Not Lost Ills Nerve.

Peoria. Ills. July 26.-.Iohn Buell., 4
contractor and builder of Peoria. dis
appeared twenty-five years ago and
members of his family gave him up as
dead. Yesterday word was received
through Il local bank that he was the
owner of n hotel at the City of MeXi-
60 and was worth Il million and Il half
of dollars and would be glad to re-
cRiNe n visit from his fnmilN
Rock Island Argus., 1900-07-26
PAYMENT FOR DRILLS.
Movement on Foot Among the
- National Guardsmen to
Obtain the Same.
THIRD BRIGADE NEARLY THROUGH
Cavalry Will Next Occupy Camp Lin
coln-Pet Dog and "Infuriated"
Cheyenne Make an Item.

Springfield. Ills, July 26.-Formal
recognition has been taken of the agi-
tation among the members of the llli-
noiS National Guard for remuneration
for attending drills. General Clendenin
called Il meeting of all the commits
stoned officers of the Third brigade to
be held at his headquarters yesterday
afternoon to discuss the project. The
plans of the promoters of the move
ment contemplate the enactment by
the next legislature of an amendment
to the revised military code of the
state, allowing each enlisted man in
the state troops - cents IL night for at
tending drills and fixing n fine of p
cents night for failure to attend with
out an excuse from the commanding
officer. The - cents is aimed to cover
the car fare of the militiamen TO and
from their armorieS and the fine is eN-
pected TO interest them in the work.
Cavalry Goes into Camp Next.
Brigade headquarters will be closed
tomorrow night, when General Glen
denim and staff depart; and with the
arrival of Colonel Young, of the First
cavalry, who Will command during the
closing week of the encampment, the
headquarters of the commanding of
ficer will be placed in front of the post.
The regiment will he modified ut
bloomington and proceed from there
fn one long special train. This Is the
second annual encampment of the cav
airy as a regiment. Two years ago the
legislature authorized the increase
from Il squadron of four troops to
regiment of eight, and the first en-
campment. held last year, attracted
much attention in military circles. be-
ing the first time that the Illinois Ma
tionaI Guard possessed such strong
body of cavalry.
Fresh Water Tars in Camp.
Chicago. July 2G.-liVe hundred
fresh water tars, the members of the
two ships crews of the Illinois naval
militia went into camp yesterday at
South Chicago. They will remain in
the camp, which is situated at the foot
of One Hundredth street, for one week.
during which time they will receive
thorough training in the duties of sea-
men on board Il United States man-Of-
war. Before they leave camp every
member of the two crews will have
had an opportunity to take part in tar
get practice with siX-inch guns, and
all of them will have fired ut least six
shots from each one of the guns.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-07-26
EnIarging Its Glucose Plant

Waukegan. Ills, July 26.-The Unit
ed States sugar refinery continues to
enlarge its extensive glucose plant
here. Work has Just begun on five big
steel tank elevators for holding corn.
They will cost about $4,000, and are
of 100000 bushels capacity each. An
gus Il Gindele and Graver d Co. OF
Chicago. are the contractors.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-07-26
FOUR THOUSAND IDLE.

Strike In PennayIvania Mines So Re-
suits.
Scranton. Pa, July 26.-Runners
and drivers at the Delaware and Hud-
sons mines here struck this morning
for an increase of wages. This will
cause = complete tie-up of 1000 men
and boys employed at the mine.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-07-26

away, ana when he diSregarded her or
derS she fired one shot from n revolver
which shattered his right arm and an
other which wounded him severely in
the side. The man is in the hospital.
the woman is under $500 bonds, and
the dog GOT away.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-07-26
j. E. Zuebiin Dead.

Chicago. July 26.-John Z. Zeub-
lin, superintendent of the Chicago
telephone eystem. was thrown from 8
train and killed at Bucyrus, Ohio.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-07-26
R|OT|NC IS
SPREADING.
Chinese Destruction Goes
Into Further Prov
inceS.
MORE MISSIONS ATTACKED.
General News of the Situa-
ton Doesn't Relieve
Suspense.

London, July ga dispatch from
missionary sources dated Shanghai,
the 26th says "Rioting has broken out
at Al Youen Flu, capital Of the prov
ince of Shan 81. There are no de-
tails. Rioting occurred at Huai Luh.
south China. All missions have
been destroyed. Our friends have
safely escaped to the country. but
are still in danger"
Washington, July 26 The navy
department has the following from
Admiral Remey: "Taku, July 81 -
Col. Meade is confined at Mare Island
hospital with rheumatism. Mai.
Waller succeeds in command of the
1st regiment. My obtainable infor-
nation clears the marines of any i'm
putation of burning the houses or
looting in Tien Tsin.''
Washington. July 26-The Corean
charge here took to the state depart
ment this morning a dispatch from
his government denying positively
the published stories that the Boxer
movement had extended to Corea.
Ii Hung's Part.
Brussels. July 2G.--The foreign Of
fee yesterday received the following
dispatch:
Shanghai, July -. - Ii Hung
Chang told me the Chinese govern
ment was arranging to guarantee re-
tirement of foreigners I'm Peking to-
wards Tien-TsiH. DE CARTIER"
De Cartier * secretary % Belgian
legation at Peking.
Washington, July 2G.-The receipt
mt Ticn-Tsin OF an undoubtedly gen
uine ana autographic message from
Minister Congcr has done nothing to
diSsipIte the doubt as to the situa-
tion at Peking. The message. which
was forwarded by the naval officers
at Ticn-Tsin. Taku and Chcfoo. has
served only 10 deepen the darkest and
Rock Island Argus., 1900-07-26
New York Prohibitioni.ts.

Utica. y. Y, July 26.-The state
Prohibition convention yesterday NOM
mated for governor. DR.. William T.
Wardwell. of New York, and for lieu
tenant governor, A. ]. Rumsey.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-07-26
Killed by the Pay Car.

Tower Hill, Ills. July 26.-Solomon
s. Stockdale. an aged farmer. was
killed while crossing the Big Four
track three miles east. His buggy was
struck by the pay ear. His horse also
WAS killed
Rock Island Argus., 1900-07-26
Fresh Water Tars in Camp.
MAN Is IN THE HOSPITAL.
Woman Under $500 Bonds; Dog Who
Cnmsed the Trouble Got AWAY.

Peoria. Ills, July 26.-HOrace Alex
Gnder. the city dog catcher, yesterday
attempted to capture pet dog, the
property of Mrs. Jennie Blair. The lat
ter objected and ordered the man