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The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-10

The Springfield (Mass) Republican
Qnd) says: "Only two governments can
cope with the Chinese situation as it
should be, in short time. and they are
Russia and Japan. OF the two Japan I'M
doubtedly could land many more troops
in China in a fortnight than Russia could.
hence Japan should be told to go ahead
like lightning. When Russia Germany
and France checked Japan at the end of
the late war with China. and prevented
her from assuming a leadership in the re-
generation of the Chinese empire they
opened the way TO just such a situation
as now confronts the world. The spec
tacle of the European Powers jealousy
watching each other while the Armenians
were massacred is being repeated farther
10 the East"
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The New York Tribune says: History
records no more dreadful episode than
the sacrificing of more than a thousand
men, women and children 90 the fury Of
a mob of demons because of international
jealousies and rivalries. Rather than let
Japan get a foothold in China the lega-
lions were left to their fate. 1t is "A re-
proach that Christian Powers will not
On eilN NOR ennr, aennnn ~
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-10

The Houston (Tex) Post Dem) says:
1.-THE more you read the Democratic plat
form of 1900 the more 1t stands forth dis
tinctly in the minds eye as the ablest
and clearest presentation of political
principles and live issues of any similar
document promulgated during abe present
generation"
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copyright. 1soo by the Associated Pressl
SHANGHAI, Sept. 3.-The reports from
European capitals that Russia has de-
cided to leave Peking caused amazement
here, when first heard through Chinese
sources. Officials were especially inclined
to treat them with incredulity. inasmuch
as every step in connection with Russia 5
occupation had apparently been taken with
q view TO permanency. The theory was
that In the railroad Russia held the key
TO the situation and that when the Taku
harbor was closed b. the Ice, the other
powers would be dependent upon Russia
to provision their troops in Peking.
The officers OF the other armies have
constantly predicted that the Russians in
tended to keep the railway and to hold the
line Of forts and arsenals 10 Peldng. thus
securing the strongest foothold OF any
nation The assumption Is now that fnan-
cal reasons possibly influence Russia to
her present decision. She has her hands
full 10 maintain her troops and part of
the army has sometimes lacked proper
rarfore
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Held Meeting and Unanimously Re-
fused to Obey the Orders of
Their President.
NO WAR ON FLATTENERs
WILL NOT WORK TO FILL THEIR
Places WITH NONUNIONIsTs.
Blow to Burns's Scheme to Extermi-
nate other Crafts i'm GLASS Trade
-Anthracife Miners.

PITTSBURG, Sept. "A meeting of win
dow glass blowers and gatherers was held
to-day, which was attended by members
of the craft from all over the glass dis
tricts. AT the meeting it was unanimously
decided to refuse to obey the order of ST.
mon Burns, president of the Window Glass
Workers Association, that all members of
the organization must work to secure fiat
teners to fill the places of members of the
Window Glass Flatteners' Association in
the plants of the American Window Glass
Company.
1t was also decided to refuse at all times
to work in a plant of the combine in
which nonunion or "scab" flatteners were
employed, no matter what personal agree
ment President Burns had made with the
combine" in the matter. While all those
present expressed determination to
stand by their organization so far as they
could and maintain its integrity, they said
they could not as union men. help in such
attempts as President Burns ordered to
exterminate other crafts in the glass trade.
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But Are So Cowed by the Insurgents'
Reign of Terror that Little Can
BE Accomplished.
TROUBLE FOR COMMISSION
WHICH Is ENDEAVORING TO GIVE
THE NATIVES GOOD GOyERNMNT.
Spaniards and Foreigners Sneering at
the Efforts of Americans-Gucr-
rfIIa Warfare Continuing.

ICopyright, 1900, by the Associated Press.l
MANILA, Sept. 2.-The Filpinos seem in
capable of realizing the scope and purpose
of the legislative functions of the commits
sion of peace. There is no possibility of
separating the legislative from the execu-
tive branches of the government and
therefore the commissions announcement
of its assumption of power yesterday has
met with childish comments at the hands
of the Spaniards and foreigners. who jeal-
ously sneer at the new arrangements, as
they are apt to do at every beneficial inno-
walton on the part of the United States
authorities.
The commission enters upon the govern
mental field under the following conditions:
A majority of the islanders desire peace
and the resumption of business under the
Americans, but they are so cowed by a long
series of murderous atrocities and destruc-
ton of property by their armed country
men that they dare not actively show their
feelings, especially because experience has
taught them what such an expression of
sentiment will bring upon them from the
mercilessly revengeful rebels. A genuine
reign of terror Is exercised by insurgents
and ladrones over peaceful country folk
in order TO collect the revenue and secure
the recruits their operations require. and
widespread vengeance is wreaked In the
vicinity of garrisoned towns. For example,
the insurgent General Cailles. In the prov
ince of Laguna, put TO death the president
and offfceholders of the town of Bay, on
Laguna de Bay, officials who had been In
stalled by the Americans. and gave orders
that similar fate should be meted out 10
other adherents of the American cause
He also ordered that all Filipino soldiers
who sold their rifles TO the Americans
should be killed.
Any change of policy involving the with
drawal OF the United States troops with
out substituting for them an adequate de-
fensive force is certain 10 result In fear
full retaliation at the expense OF the friend
lies. The approaching patriation of the
volunteers tends 10 influence the situation
unfavorably.
In northern Luzon the status quo is fairly
well maintained and the people I'm that
ing. except in the provinces of Nueva
Ecija and Bulacan. where there has been a
recent outburst OF rebel and Ladrone ac-
tivity But I'm southern Luzon conditions
are far from satisfactory. Life there is
not safe outside the garrisoned towns.
Travellers are subject TO ambush by guer-
rillas. Rarely does day pass without an
encounter between the United States
troops and the insurgents or Ladrones re-
sulting In casualties. There are 1900 troops
in that district. General Bates command
Ing. and In three regiments over third
Of the men are sick The activity Of the
enemy increased last month. There Is evi~
7c0NTfNUisS on THIRD P1dE]
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Part OF any government, in such way as
to secure any relaxation of the joint de-
mands, all the foreigners in China may as
well pack up and leave.
This is the best opportunity to settle
for all time the status of foreigners in
China. Ii that matter is not settled now.
the Chinese viii be encouraged to persist
in their present policy, and the powers will
have the whole trouble to thresh over again
every two or three years. L believe
that all the governments are impressed with
this truth; and | believe most OF them real
ize that a definite and permanent settle
ment OF the status of foreigners and the
establishment of freedom of trade are more
important to them now than the acquisi-
tion of territory.
There has been a deliberately planned
movement on the part of the Chinese gov
eminent to expel all foreigners. The de-
crees printed in the Imperial Gazette prove
this. The movement has been practically
successful, since every foreigner in the
interior has been obliged TO seek refuge in
the treaty ports. The imperial government
merely utilized the Boxers as convenient
accessories TO its schemes.
dent of the crisis The really important
work remains to be DONE Marquis Ito,
probably the best informed man alive on
Eastern politics, said to me that the pres
ent was the greatest crisis In the history OF
China and that all preceding Eastern ques-
tions sunk into insignifcance beside it,
Are civilized nations TO yield to the Chinese
conceit of their own superiority"
Mr.. RockhiIl and other officials in Shang-
hal, like the public, are utterly ignorant
of the course of diplomatic and military
events in Peking. The consuls of the vari-
Gus governments have sent frequent tele-
grams to their respective ministers. but
have been unable to get replies. 1t is sus-
pected that official messages are tampered
with between Shanghai and Che-Foo.
The attitude of the southern viceroys in
protecting foreigners commands confidence
in their good faith. and negotiations will
probably be conducted through them.
There is a financial panic in Chinese
business circles here. Probably an impor-
tant factor Is the money rate. which is now
36 per cent month. The traders are try
ing to get the ear of the officials
Ii Hung Chang still remains in Shang-
hal. He is thoroughly discredited, but is
intriguing to get the foreigners to quarre
among themselves. To-day he told Ameri.
can and English diplomats that the Rus.
slams had promised to withdraw from Pc
king, regardless of the policy of other ma
tions. His statement is not believed. On the
contrary. il is thought probable he is sim
ultaneously assuring the Russians tha
the Americans and British have promised
TO withdraw.
Ii Hung Chang visited the French con
sui this morning and had a long interview
CONTINUED ON SIXTH PAGE.J
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-03
Now Is the Time for the Powers to
Adjust All Troubles Growing out
of the Chinese Middle.
SILENCE AT WASHINGTON
NOTHING GIVEN OUT REGARDING
ATTITUDE OF THE POWERS.
The Administration Still Waiting for
Definite Replies to the Americana
Russian Proposal.

LONDON, Sept. g. a. m.-The publica-
has intensified. rather than diminished, the
suspicious entertained by England of Rus
s.a's proceedings. The rupture of the
European concert is considered an accom-
plished fact Opinions differ. however, as
20 the way in which the powers will now
group themselves. Some papers think that
Great Britain. Japan and the triple alliance
will stand together in refusing to leave
Peking.
The Daily Telegraph which expresses re-
sret that President Mckinley ''has COM
mitted the United States TO follow the Rus
sian Lead considers, however, that Japan,
whose consistent policy since the war of
1894 has been to conciliate and effect a
rapprochcrnent With China" will throw in
her lot with Russia and will be reluctantly
followed by France. which does not dare
TO risk divergence with Russia. Events
have therefore conspired," says the Daily
Telegraph. ito throw the balance of diplo-
matte power into Lord Salisburys hands,
for Austria-Hungary and Italy must side
with Germany. which will probably pro-
pose some compromise and be supported by
England"
The Times feels perfectly clear. it says,
that neither honor nor the interests of
England viii permit her to follow Russia S
example. 1t trusts that Germany also will
refuse TO leave Peking and expresses the
hope that the report that the State De-
partment In Washington disapproves the
Russian suggestion may prove correct.
Most OF the other morning papers express
similar views and decline to believe in the
sincerity OF Russia's promise to evacuate
Manchuria
The correspondent of the Times. wiring
from Shanghai yesterday. says: Iii Hung
Chang has received a telegram from the
Chinese minister in Berlin asserting that
Germany is prepared to act in concert with
Russia with a view TO a settlement, and
that. therefore, il is probable Germany
will follow Russia and withdraw her troops
from Peking.'
1T is not doubted here says the Vienna
correspondent of the Standard. that Rus
sias proposal Will be in the end accepted
by Germany. which cannot but shrink from
a single-handed war with China The
austrian newspapers, though at first indg-
nant. are now beginning to realize the
possibilities of an acceptance of the Russo
American solution
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-03
SAYS ALL WILL STRIKE.
John Fahey Speaks for Anthracite
Coal Miners I'm His District.

SEAMOKIN. Pa, Sept 2-John Fahev.
president of No. 8 district, United Mine
Workers OF America, comprising the
counties of Northumberland, SchuylkiIl,
Columbia and Dauphin. issued statement
tonight that the claim made by the opera
tors that by poll of the miners IL was
found that IS per cent of them would not
strike, is incorrect. He says all members
of the organization will cease work, as will
the unorganized men who are in sympathy
with the invitation of the organized miners
for conference with mine operators He
also denied the truth of the published state
ment that bituminous mine operators are
fomenting a strike in the anthracite re-
gion
HAZLETON, Pa. Sept. Eft is an
nounced here to-day that If the employees
OF the Milnesville colliery. which is about
worked out go on strike. the colliery will
be shut down permanently. None Of the
officials would either confirm or deny the
report Father Phillips spoke on the strike
situation again in st. Gabriers Church
to-day He said he was informed
by several OF the operators that they would
confer with committees of their employees
but not with committees from the mine
workers union. and he suggested that the
employees send their own committee to their
employers 10 secure the concessions asked
for by the mine workers. The Rev DIR.
Wagner. of Trinity Lutheran Church, is
also opposed 10 the inauguration of a strike
which. he said. would be detrimental TO
both employees and employers. Father De-
yer. OF the Beaver Meadow Church. Is an
other clergyman who talked to-day against
strike. His congregation is composed al
most entirely OF miners.
Tomorrow is Labor day, but all the col
lieries hereabouts will be operated. The
miners are scheduled for fun time during
September.
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Forecast Of the Ticket and Platform
to Be Selected and Adopted
at Saratoga.
VERMONT ELECTION TUESDAY
ROOSEVELT AND BRYAN TO SPEAK
IN CHICAGO TO-DAY.
The Nebraskan's Labor Day Sentiment
Opening of the Kentucky Cam
paign at Bowling Green.

SARATOGA. n. Y, Sept 2.-The con-
sensus of opinion here tonight makes up
the following Republican State ticket to be
nominated by the convention which will
meet here Tuesday: For Governor Ben
jamin B. Odell. jr. Of Orange; lieutenant
governor. Timothy l.. Woodruff, of Kings
controller, William j. Morgan, of Erie;
secretary of State, John It. McDonough,
of Albany; State engineer, Edward A
Bond, of Jefferson; attorney general, John
c. Davies. of Oneida: State treasurer, John
p. Jaeckel. of Cayuga
So far as obtainable tonight, because
over some sections of the platform there
is still debate, the resolutions have been
decided upon which will. first, indorse
strongly the administration of President
Mckinley, vigorously upholding the con-
tinuance of the gold standard: second. a
strong Endorsement OF the government
policy in Cuba and Porto Rico and state
ment that the Philippines ours by every
right, and that If 1t can be called expan-
sion. then the party in New York State
is for expansions; third, an Endorsement
of the administration of Theodore Roose-
Welt as Governor of New York. fourth. an
Endorsement of the Legislature of 1900.
rate OF 196 mills, the solution of rapid
transit for New York. the protection of
New York city's water supply, shortening
the hours of labor. reform in tenement
house and sweat shops. the erection of a
consumptive hospital. protection OF the
forests. and Improvements OF the agricul-
tural land; fifth, a non-committal plank
regarding the canals. saying that there is
now being made a preliminary survey au-
thorized by the last Legislature for the
purpose of accurately determining the cost
of their enlargement, and that the Repub-
lican party will not favor any large ex-
penditure unless IL is certain that as a re-
suit OF the enlargement OF their capacitv.
the condition of all classes of the peonle
and all sections OF the State will be ma
terially improved: sixth. an Endorsement
OF the national Republican ticket.
Although nearly every politician of prom
inence in Republican State politics is here
the day has been strangely devoid OF con-
ference. the only sathering OF leaders be.
ing one held 20 discuss rough draft of
the proposed platform. So far as can be
learned the full ticket has been decided
upon. and IL is intimated tonight that
there will be a unanimous Endorsement of
Mr.. Woodruff for a third term OF lieutenant
governor. even If he fails TO acauiesce.
prior to Wednesday.
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the hospitals All the injured were first
taken 10 shed at the Hatfield station and
the dead were removed TO barn.
Messengers were sent to the nearby
villages for physicians. and a relief train
was telegraphed for from Bethlehem
With fifteen doctors and half a dozen
nurses a special train was sent from Beth
lehem. but before it reached the scene
of the wreck it was signaled TO return
to Bethlehem. as a special carrying nearly
all the injured had started for that place
On the run from Hatfield to the hospital
three of the injured died. Great trouble
was experienced in keeping the relatives
away from the injured on the train so that
the doctors gathered from near Hatfield
could attend to the wounded
The special train arrived at Bethlehem at
11:30 o'clock and was met by fully five
thousand persons. all clamoring TO get
bit of news OF the wreck or trying 10
learn whether loved ones were among the
victims. The news of the wreck had
reached Bethlehem at o'clock and spread
like wildfire. All the policemen of the town
were gathered at the station, and il was
with great difficulty chat the injured were
removed to the waiting ambulances and
other vehicles which conveyed them TO the
hospitals All curing the day people from
Allentown, Catasauqua and other places
came pouring into Bethlehem, and con-
fusion reigned throughout the day.
The second section of the excursion.
made up of persons from towns other than
Bethlehem and Allentown, left soon after
the first section. but was tagged before
it reached Hatfield. AS it could not get
through an account of the blocked tracks,
it was returned to Bethlehem, and there
was great rejoicing at the narrow escape
of its occupants from the catastrophe.
The coroner of Montgomery county Wis
tied the wreck early and spent the entire
day at the scene. He at once directed the
removal of the dead to Lansdale, a short
distance south of Hatfield. He promised a
rigorous investigation into the horror.
There are conflicting stories as TO re-
sponsibility for the accident. One version
is that the engineer of the excursion train
had been warned at Souderton, the station
above Hatfield, that milk train was a
few minutes ahead of him. Another story
is that the train dispatcher's Office in Phil
adelphia was at fault. The trainmen re-
fused to talk of the accident.
Fifteen hundred tickets had been sold for
the excursion to the seashore, and IL was
to have been the last of the season.
Wellington H. Rosenberg, of Lansdale
q representative in the Pennsylvania House
of Representatives, was on the milk train.
He had his jaw broken, and was also in
ternally injured. His condition is serious
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-03
JUDGE puxcAN's LETTER.
His Reasons for Renouncing the
Party That IL Now Led by Bryan.

Following is the text of the letter written
by Judge w c. Duncan 10 Capt. w. +.
English:
"Capt. w. E. English indianapolis Ind:
my Dear Sir--I read your recent letter
published I'm the indianapolis Journal with
much interest. / have been one OF those
Democrats I'm Indiana who. in more
humble way, have lived through the same
experience I'm party life which you have 80
fully unfolded for yourself. became
voter and an active participant In politics
I'm the early seventies. when the party
stood forth as the exponent OF conserva-
tlsm. And while IL stood for the reforma-
ton of the public service from the evils
into which II had fallen during the war.
for the upbuilding OF the PROSTATE South
ern States snd for reduction of taxation to
the limit OF public necessity. IL did the
whole country a noble and lasting service
and was rewarded with public confidence
and success.
From my earliest association with party
affairs a small cloud was then visible on
the horizon which threatened the stability
Of our financial system. and found some
advocates I'm the party. This was the evil
flowing out OF the lessons OF paper money
taught by the legislation necessary during
the war for the preservation Of the Union
Fortunately for the Democratic party. from
1872 10 1896. IL was continuously under the
national leadership and influence OF SAM
uei ]. Tiiden and Grover Cleytland--two of
the most eminent and effective advocates
of sound currency that this country hao
had IN all It's history The first was enabled
10 eliminate from the councils Of he oorfV'
the folly Of chat was mown ~ th> Grcco-
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They are so numerous as TO compel the
conclusion that they are not isolated epi-
sodes. but the ordinary practices OF Rus
sian methods of warfare.
The Russians on the walls of Peking
would, apparently, shoot every Chinaman
within range outside. a correspondent of
the Associated Press found many newly
killed in the fields outside of the Russian
section of the wall. Some of the bodies
were those OF women, and none seemed TO
be the bodies of combatants. Coolies were
killed while trotting along the roads with
their loads. and farmers when trying to
gather in their grain.
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GERMANS WANT ROOM.



Copyright 1900, by the Associated PressJ
TIEN-TSIN, Aug. 90 via Taku, Aug 60
The Germans have formally demanded for
themselves all the buildings and grounds
of the camp of the United States troops.
explaining that these will be needed by
the large German forces soon to arrive.
AS the American camp lies in the German
concession the demand will probably be
complied with, and a new camp for the
United States troops will be established
outside the city.
Orders received from Washington direct
that the five thousand American troops be
divided between Peking, Tien-Tsin and
Taku for the winter. Abundant supplies
are now arriving and all that is necessary
is being rapidly forwarded to Peking.
1t is understood here that United States
Minister Conger insists that Ii Hung
Chang shall be allowed to proceed to Pc
king for conference.