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The age-herald., 1900-06-06
WOMEN ARE BUSY
 AT MILWAUKEE
Massachusetts Delegates Still
 Fussing About Color Line.
WANT MRS. RUfFIN TO VOTE
and Has Decid d to Allow Her Name Used Again for
 President

Milwaukee, Wis, June 5.-The opening of the fifth biennial convention of the General Federation of Women's clubs today was most animated Not only did Mrs. Lowe make profound impression at the morn- ing session wi..i her biennial address, but a great deal of business was handled in a lively manner.
 The Massachusetts women were conspicu- ous for their absence at the beginning of the morning session and it afterwards transpired they were absent in the interest of an indignation meeting, at which a com mittee was appointed to carry out the wishes of this delegation to support their colored delegate, Mrs. josephine Ruffin. This afternoon the co, -,tee drew a reso- lution of protest, wh'" they sent to the board late tonight, in fu7 ch they ask that the colored delegate be restored to her rights in the convention urging that in great organization such the national federation there shold be no distinction on account of color It is probable the board will consider the matter tomorrow
 In the meantime Mrs. Ruffin is occupying a seat with the Massachusetts delegation, but has no vote. That she is not willing to
 
 the fact that today when a southern wo- man, Mrs. J. Lindsay Johnson of Rome, Ga, importuned her to appear only as a delegate of a white organization she an- swered that she was not willing to surren- der her rights.
 The formal opening this morning was most impressive. Two thouand women fill ed the auditorium, the boxes and the bal comics and even standing room was at premium. The hall was artistically decor ated.
 The chief feature of the session was Mrs. Lowe's address, which is declared by every one to be one of the finest speeches ever delivered before the federation. T. was greeted with great applause.
 After Mrs. Lowe's address came greet ings from other national organizations. in- cluding telegram from Mrs. Carrie Chap man Catt of New York, president of the National Suffrage association.
 At the afternoon session came a series of reports. Mrs. George H. Moves of Mill waukee, chairman of the credentials com mttee, reported that the attendance regis tered up to noon today included 6S4 dek- gates and 197 alternates.
 Succumbing to the pressure brought to bear tonight from deleo" 'es all over the country, Mrs. Lowe a, dned about mid night to the Associate ess that she had consented, contrary CT expectations when she came to the vention, to allow her name to be used as candidate for the presidency. The Lowe supporters have de- cided on this ticket:
 Mrs. Lowe for president, and Mrs. Charles Denison of New York for vice president
The age-herald., 1900-06-06
BATTALION CAPTURED
Boers Surrounded and Take Part of the
 Imperial Yeomanry

London, June 5, 1 p. m.-Following is the text of the dispatch from Lord Roberts announcing the disaster to the 18th bat talion of the Imperial yeomanry:
 Pretoria Station, June 5, 12:55 p. m.-I re- gret to report that the Thirteenth Imperial yeomanry had to surrender to a very perior force of the enemy on May 31 near Lindley. On receiving information of the battalion being attacked I ordered Methuen to proceed with all speed to its assistance.
 "Meutheun was then on the north on the Heilbron side of Kroonstad and half an hour after the receipt of my telegram on June l, he started off. By 10 a. m. of the following day he had marched forty-four miles in twenty-five hours, but was too late to rescue Colonel Spragg's yeomanry
 "Metheun attacked the Boers, who were between 2,000 and 3,000 strong, and after a running fight of five hours, completely routed the enemy
 Tt is a very regrettable event, but I trust it will not be very long before the Irish yeomanry are released from captivi- ty."
The age-herald., 1900-06-06
CHINESE SITUATION
Another Touch of ofImpudence to the Sin
 hester Force

London, Jun ;.-The morning papers have nothing iron. China regarding the attack upon Tien Tsin, but the Times in an edi- torial, discussing the situation, says that everything was ready for such an emer- gency, the foreign settlements being pro- tected by gunboats lying along the wharves of the Pei Ho river. The Times goes on to say that "the Chinese troops who are sup posed to be putting down the rebellion have been placed under the orders of a general whose soldiers have been for months past a standing menace to the safety of for eigners in the province of Pc Chi Ii. This merely adds another touch of impudence to lne sinister farce which is being played under the eyes of western diplomacy in the Chinese capital.
 "Pekin itself is believed to be safe, and though no doubt in any case the foreign attachments which have been sent up to guard the legations may be trusted to give a good account of themselves, the safety of the city may presumably be attributed in an equal measure to the regard of the Empress Tszu Hszi for her own personal convenience"
The age-herald., 1900-06-06
STORMY CONVENTION
Democrats in Indian Territory Have
 Two Delegations

Memphis Tenn, June 5.-A special to the Commercal-Appeal from Fl Reno, O. T. says:
 Today's territorial democratic conyen- ton was the stormiest ever held in the ter- ritory, and after an all-day session and one held tonight the convention split and two sets of delegates were elected, with no na- uonal committeeman. The majority of the convention elected James R. Jacobs of Shawnee as national committeeman. Reso- lutions were adopted declaring adherence to the Chicago platform. Including the free and unlimited coinage of silver at the ratio of 16 to l. extend sympathy to the Boer republic and denounce the action of the Mckinley administration in its dealings with the unfortunate people of the Philip pine islands in attempting to rob them of the inaleniabe right to govern themselves"
 The bolting convention under the leader ship of the present national committeeman, Jasper Siper. of Oklahoma City met in the same hall at the same time tonight and elected Jasper Sipes national committee man. This convention after naming dele- gates to Kansas City passed resolutions favoring the nomination of W. J. Bryan, indorsing the Chicago platform and call- ing for the freedom of the Fflipinos.
The age-herald., 1900-06-06
Tabby Gosh! Agges But Nine Times

counterad about 60 rebels, who retreated, ficers, together with 10000 rounds of ann intuition and 24 rifles Forty men of the 29th, with Q lieutenant, were left as a gar rison. The others returned to Romblon.
 Company F of the 18th regiment and Company of the 4th regiment, encoun- tered 50 insurgents behind stone trenches in the high mountains near Norzagaray, fighting, and seven Americans were wounded. Finally Company G, by a flank ing movement carried the trenches. Trumpter Speaker of Company G has been commended for determined bravery" by General Funston. Troop G of the fourth cavalry, Company c of the 34th regiment, and Company A of the 22d regiment, are pursuing the captors of Charles D. Rob erts who was taken by the Filipinos, while scouting near San Miguel May 29. It is re- ported hat the Filipinos have separated among the trackless forests. American scouts have destroyed the camp of General Mascardo.
 The natives report that Mascardo with 200 men and 800 rifles, will surrender if given assurances that they will not be inn prisoned.
 Yesterday, while scouting in the vicinity of Santo Thomas, province of Keiva Ecija, two Americans were wounded.
 Several local commercial houses recently received anonymous warnings that the Fill ipino crews of their coastwse steamers in tend to kill the white officials whenever favorable opportunity arises. Consequent ly the steamers are now running with armed European gunners.
The age-herald., 1900-06-06
THE HOUSE

Washington, June 1.-The house entered the throes of dissolution today, and all day and all evening the circling galleries were crowded with spectators. The pie turesque incidents were few. Partisan pas sion running high in the fact of the m- pending presidential campaign, broke out several times during the afternoon and hot words were passed across the political aisle. MT. Hull of Iowa and Mr. Lentz of ohio crossed swords, and later Mir Gros- venor of Ohio and MT. Gaines of Tennessee had a lively encounter
 Throughout the day at every opportunity there was political advantages and taunts and challenges were banded back and forth. But all this was merely incidental to the work of crowding through the big supply bills which had the right of way
 During the interims between the .consid- eration of conference reports members clamored like mad men in the wheat pit on panic day for recognition for private bills upon which their political salvation depended.
 At the night session the galleries were thronged with gaily arrayed women and she floor was a veritable bedam Huor after hour the conferees struggled on with their reports, the speaker, firm and reso- lute, steering the house through the tur- moil and confusion. Toward midnight the galleries thinned out, but the tired leeis- lators With the prospects of an all night session ahead, remained in their places getting what comfort they could from the knowledge that tomorrow the end would come
The age-herald., 1900-06-06
Black ana Alarming situation

Berlin, June 5.-The latest news regarding the Boxers has reached here by both pri- 'vate and official telegrams, all of which think the situation black and alarming The German foreign office considers a re- contre between the Boxers and Russia an event probably fraught with the greatest danger.
 News has also reached here that several German Catholic missionaries in the pro- vince of Shan Tung have been pillaged by members supposed to have been melted by the Boxer agitation.
The age-herald., 1900-06-06
ROBERTS LAUDED
The Queen and Court Notables Drank
 to His Health

London, June 6 (4:35 a. m)-Queen Vic toria, surrounded by the Duke and Duchess of York, Princess Christian, Princess Vic toria and many other notables of her court, drank to the health of Lord Roberts and the army at Balmoral last evening. A great bonfire, lighted at her majesty's command, blazed on Craggown mountain, ilumina ting the country for miles around. The nation joins in the toast glorifying Lord Roberts and turbulently rejoicing in his victory The dispatches of Lord Roberts, telling of the incidents before the surrendering of the capitol by three civilians, stands alone, as the correspondents with him have not had their turn with the wires
 Lord Roberts postscript announcing the loss of the Yeomanry battalion came too late for the general public to know it last night. The newspaper commentators con- sider the incident deplorable, but as having no weight to speak of in the results. The battalion numbered between 400 and 800 men.
 General Botha and most of his men got away from Pretoria. This is inferred from Lord Roberts message, but the presump tion is that the Boer commandant general cannot escape the British without fight.
 Operations elsewhere seem to have dwindled to nothing.
 General Baden-Powell joined General Hunter on Sunday at Lichtenburg; Sir Redvers Butler has not moved.
 Bennett Burleigh, wiring from Johannes burg says that President Kruger took two million in cash to Middeburg
 MT. Burleigh and Guy H. Scullman, an American correspondent, entered Johan- nesburg the night before Lord Roberts oc- cupied the city, and made a tour of 1t un- molested by the armed burghers.
The age-herald., 1900-06-06
IMPRESSIVE SCENE
Burghers Watched Their Flag Hauled
 Down With Tear-Dimmed Eyes

Johannesburg. Friday, June 1.-The entry of an armed force yesterday in this large, modern, populous town, afforded such strange contrast to the previous incidents of the war as to make the occasion pecu- liarly memorable Soon after 10 o'clock Lord Roberts and his staff left the camp, followed by the guards and Stevenson's brigade and few newspaper correspond ents Preparations on large scale had been made to welcome the field marshal The space around the court house was throng
 ed and the balconies were filled with ladies. In front of the court house the "vierklu" Free State flag still flew. At about o'clock couriers in the distance heralded the ap- proach of Lord Roberts. The din increas- ed and became deafening as the command CT in chief, calm and collected, leading the column into the square, reached the front
The age-herald., 1900-06-06
The House a Scene of Political
 Turmoil.
56TH CONGRESS ADIOURNS TODAY
In Both Ends of the Capitol it was Con- tinual Struggle to Get Through Measures Before the
 Adjournment

Washington, June 5-A tornado of parti- san debate swept over the senate today, with Senators Hanna of Ohio, Pettigrew of South Dakota, and Carter of Montana, the chief figures. For sensational crimination and recrimination, for bitter personalities, and for pungnant invection the debate ex- ceeded any heard on the floor of the cham Der for many years. The lie was not passed directly, but the truthfulness of state- ments was challenged very sharply.
 MT. Bacon Georgia precipitated the scene by repeating a charge made several days ago by MT Pettgrew that Mir Cramp the Philadelphia shipbuilder, had con- tributed $i0O,0O0 to the republican campaign fund in 1892, with the understanding that he would be reimbursed by contractors for the construction. of warships for the gov ernment. This charge MT. Bacon said, had been denied by Mir. Hanna, the pres ent chairman of the republican national committee, and by MT. Carter, who was chairman of the committee of 1892.
 Then the storm broke MT. Hanna vigor- ously denied any knowledge of such trans action and expressed his opinion that it was false. MT. Carter declared that the state ment proper could be handled only as a lie. MT. Pettigrew not only reiterated the state- ment, but created a tremendous sensation by asserting that his authority was no less person than Mr.' Cfump himself, and that in conversation with Mir. Carter that senator had substantially verified the state ment.
 lie also attacked Mir. Hanna relative to his election to the senate MT. Hanna re- piled in kind and expressed doubt of the South Dakotan's sanity.
 He was followed. by Mir Carter who not only denounced the charges as figments of MT. Pettigrews imagination, but warned the democratic side, who were now the as- sistants of the Dakotan, that if they would 'lie down with dogs they would get up with feas"
 Most of the day was given to conference reports and odds and ends of business pre- paratory to final adjournment. A night session was held.
The age-herald., 1900-06-06
A RESCUE ATTEMPTED But General Methuen's Men Ar
 rived Too Late. PRETORIA WAS TAKEN AT 2 p. M. General Botha Sent Word That the City Would Surrender, and Asked Pro- lection for the Women, Ch!l-
 dren and Property
PRETORIA WAS TAKEN AT 2 p. M.

London, June 5.-At o'clock this after noon almost eight months after the de- claration of war Lord Roberts entered Pre- toria While the commander-in-chiefo of the greatest army Great Britain ever put in the field was fulfilling the promise he made to the guards at Bloemfonten, to lead them into the capital of the Trans vaal, England was celebrating with wild enthusiasm.
 Through the length and breadth of the country the news spread. Based on the recollection of recent European wars when the occupation of the enemy's capital sig nified the end of hostlites, Lord Roberts terse telegram was taken to mean the practical finish of the war which has tried Great Brtains military resources as they were never tried before.
The age-herald., 1900-06-06
GENERAL WHEELER
 IS NOW BR|GAD|ER
Nomination Was Confirmed by the Senate at Midnight
 General Satisfaction.

Washington, June 5.-(Special.) )-General Joseph Wheeler of Alabama is now a brig adler general in the regular army, having been confirmed by the senate at midnight. General Wheeler was on the senate side at the time He is the first ex-Confederate to recive that rank, two medical officers be- ing the only ex-Confederates who secured rank in the regulars. The appointment and confirmation are generally commended.
 A H.
The age-herald., 1900-06-06
BRYAN ENDORSED
 BY NEW WORKERS
Silver Men Express Themselves
 Satisfied With Platform.
DAVID B. HILL IN EVIDENCE
Chicago Platform Advocates Were in Minority and Failed to Get a Re- affirmation anne of Augus-
 tus Van Wyck Kissed

New York, June 5-The democratic state committee today elected these delegates at large to the national convention: David B. Hill, Richard Croker, Edward Murphy, and August Van Wyck
 Alternates: Frank Campbell Jacob Ru- pert, Jr., c. Morgan Sanford and James Melvin.
 Electors-at-Large: Frederick Cook of Rochester, Robert c. Titus of Buffalo.
 The platform adopted contains no reaf- firmation of the Chicago platform of 1896, but a declaration that the party in the state will support the platform of the Kan sas City convention. The platform declares against war taxes in time of peace, de- clares for parity of gold and silver as cur rency demands abolition of all customs and tariffs between Porto Rico and the United States; condemns trusts and mo- nopolies and entangling alliances; demands just and liberal pensions laws and election of United States senators by the people, and favors the nomination of William J. Bryan. The convention gave promise of be- ing very stormy but ended quietly The particular feature of the convention was the domination of affairs by eX-Senator D. B. Hill The silver men profess to be sat isfied with the result.
 Danforth Permanent Chairman
 Elliott Danforth was made permanent chairman and made a strong speech, being constantly interrupted by applause. All allusions to Bryan caused tumult of hand-clapping and cheers. At the conclu- sion of MT. Danforth's speech delegate threw the convention in an uproar by at- tempting to have passed a resolution in dorsing the Chicago platform. It was sig nificant, however, that the Chicago plat form advocates were in a minority, for each time he tried to speak he was drowned out with cries and misses and cheers until finally the chairman ruled the man out of order. It was within fifteen minutes of the time set for the close of the convention by the leasers of the hall, when Senator Mackey chairman of the committee electors and delegates, entered the hall. He presented his report and when the name of Augustus Van Wyck was read there was storm of misses, which the Tammany and Kings county delegates vainly tried to drown with applause.
 The list, including the district delegates, was read also and the report adopted with out dissenting vote.
 The section of the platform referring to Bryan is as follows:
 1.-The democracy of New York favor the
 nomination of William J. Bryan of Ne braska for president of the United States at the coming convention, and the dele-
 gates elected by this convention are hereby instructed to unite with the democracy of other states in the Union in making such nomination, and we pledge the unfailing support of the democracy of New York to the platform adopted at such convention" The convention adjourned at D. m.
The age-herald., 1900-06-06
RECESSED AT 2:4O
Closing Hours of Congress Marked With
 Stirring Scenes

Washington, June G-At 1 o'clock, there being no further conference reports ready MT. Payne, the floor leader of the major ity moved a recess until a. m.
 MT. Lentz of Ohio made the point of no quorum, and forced call of the house.
 The call of the house developed the pres ence of only 113 members. A resolution was adopted to arrest absentees.
 While awaiting the appearance of ab- sentees the members indulged in consid- erable horse-play on the floor. Others con- gregated in the Hobbies and made the cor riders ring with their songs.
 At 2:4O a. m the house took a recess un- til 10 a. m.
 At 3:3O a. m. the senate took a recess un- til 10 a. m.
The age-herald., 1900-06-06
FIGHTING IN PHILIPPINES
Americans Capture Many Men, Amuni-
 ton and Guns

Manila, June 5, 1O:3O p. m-Major John- ton with two companies of the 29th in- fantry and 25 men of the 18th infantry, sailed from Romblon to the neighboring island of Tablets, where they disembarked simultaneously in four columns, converging upon a central point. The Americans en-
The age-herald., 1900-06-06
THE SURRENDER
Botha Asked That Women, Children
 and Property be Protected

London, June 5.-11:07 p. m.-The war of flee has received the following from Lord Roberts,
 Pretoria, June 5.-12:55 D. m.-Just before dark yesterday the enemy were beaten pack from nearly all the positions they mad been holding, and Ian HamiIton's s mounted infantry followed them to within z,ooo yards of Pretoria, though they re- treated hastily
 De Lfsle then sent an officer with flag or truce in the town demanding it's sur render in my name Shortly before mid night l was awakened by two officials of the South African republic-Sandberg, mil ltary secretary to Commandant-G General Botha and a general officer of the Boer army-who brought me letter from Bo- Una proposing an armistice for the purpose Of settling the terms of surrender
 T replied that I would gladly meet the commandant-generalt the next morning, but that l was not prepared to discuss any terms, as the surrender of the town must be unconditional 1 asked for a reply by daybreak, as I had ordered the troops to march on the town soon as it was light.
 Tn his reply Botha told me that he had decided not to defend Pretoria, and that he trusted women, children and property would be protected. At 1 o'clock today while on the line of march I was met by three of the principal officers with a flag of truce, stating their wish to surrender the town.
 Tt was arranged that Pretoria should be taken possession of by her majestys troops at o'clock this afternoon.
 Mrs. Botha and Mrs. Kruger are both in Pretoria. Some few of the British pris- oners have been taken away, but the ma jority are still at Waterval. Over a hun dred of the officers are in Pretoria. The few l have seen are looking well.'
The age-herald., 1900-06-06
Great Celebration in London

London, June 5.-The news from Preto- ria having been discounted, had practical ly no effect on the stock exchange, but as the day wore the crowds around the Mansion house, in which Dr. T. Dewitt Talmage was lunching, increased in num- bers, and the celebrations assumed the now familiar form which marked Mafeking day. Sung to action by the comments upon the recent demonstrations, the police made most strenuous endeavors today to keep order, but horse-play, drunkenness and rowdyism prevailed wherever crowds were thick The inhabitants of the provincial towns were not a whit behind those in London. Bells were rung, flags were flown and holidays were declared all over Eng land. As coincidence Eton had postponed it's annual June 4th celebration until today, and Lord Roberts is one of the most distinguished of the old Etonians, he is coming in for great ovations from the school, which has S44 alumni in South Af- rica, among them being Generals Butler, Methuen. Barton, Lyttleton, Hutton and Dundonald, and so many other distinguish ed soldiers that it is already being said that Pretoria was won on the playing fields of Eton."
 During the course of the celebratio to- day the Eton boys telegraphed their con gratulations to Lord Roberts. The lord mayor of London has cabled as follows to Lord Roberts:
 '"The empire will never forget what you and the forces under your command have accomplished. Accept the grateful con- gratulations of the citizens of London"
The age-herald., 1900-06-06
Otis, Nomination Confirmed

Washington, June 5.-The senate today confirmed the nomination of Brigadier General Elwell Otis, U. s. A., to be major general.