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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-23
sIuATIoN AT SHENANDOAH.

SITUATION AT SHENANDOAH.
SHENANDOAH. Pa. Sept. 92.-With
the arrival Of the militia here today
this borough assumed Its normal con-
dition and the anticipated resumption
Of violence on the part of the strikers
did not occur.
The only colliery which attempted
work today was the William Penn. op-
Grated by the Susquehanna Coal Com
pany. Its employees were. however. in
tercepted on the way to the mine by
strikers who succeeded in persuading
them TO return to their homes.
The first detachment of troops ar
rived this morning and by afternoon
the Fourth. Eighth and Twelfth regi-
ments. battery C. and the governors
troops were here. The arrival Of troops
occasioned much excitement among the
residents. especially among the strik-
ers who thronged the vicinity of the
railroad station. They were sullen and
muttered threats but made no attempts
at violence.
1t developed this morning that only
one person, Mike Yuckavage. was killed
outright IN last evenings shooting
here. Annie Rogers. the little girl who
II was supposed was shot to death.
recovered consciousness some hours af-
ter the bullet struck her in the back
OF the neck. and is today in a fair way
Of ultimately getting well.
The town council appointed over 800
special policemen TO serve during the
nlght, and everything passed off pedce-
fully. No crowds We're allowed to con-
gregate.
Edward Clark. who was shot below
the heart. has chance for life. The
bullet has been extracted. and ne is
improving today. He had gone into the
street to take his children out of the
way, and In this manner received the
wound,
The fovty-six deputies who were with
Sheriff Toole last evening and did the
shooting were selected from the best
citizens Of Shenandoah. The report
that they were the scum of the county
is untrue. SO far as business is con-
cerned. the town is as still as on Sun
day, The saloons are all closed, in ac-
cordance with an order of the council
last night. No outbreak is feared, and
the law-abiding citizens breathe more
easily.
The collieries viii resume work Mon
day providing a sufficient number OF
hands is obtained. 1t is believed that
most of them will be able to work full
handed.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-23
a ANorsr yrcERoYs FRIENDLY

YANGTsE vIcERoYs FRIENDLY.
WASHINGTON. Sept. 22.-An ofiic-
iai communication coming through dip
lomatIc channels has been brought 70
the attention Of the state department
irving information as to conditions In
the Yangtse Kiang valley and also CIV
ing detailed and fully authenticated In
stnnees Of atrocities In the province OF
Human against Christian missionaries.
The account il given by one OF the
Christian missionaries who escaped and
who makes the report through the Of
acials Of the government now forward
Ing Il 10 Washington.
H. one case Il is stated that a mis-
slonary had his eyes burned out. then
portion Of his body was cut on and
finally a red hot staff asdryenthrough
hls back. In another case a missionary
was wrapped IN cotton, the cotton was
soaked in Oh and the mass set on'ilre'
Concerning conditions In the fangtse
Klang valley. the representative H'a'ea
;hat the vlcsroys there have exercised
most pacific influence. despite orders
10 the contrary from Pekln. II appears
that the Pekin government ordered the
vlceroys to assemble large army and
march IL TO the north. but as the vice.
roys personally were opposed to an an
tl-foreign crusade the order was not
executed. Instead OF that one OF the
officials assembled an army OF 5000 un-
disciplined coolies who marched north
as formal compliance with the order
This action OF the Yangtse viceroys
IN resisting the Pekin influence against
the foreigners is said to have had an i'm
portant eject in preventing a general
spread OF disorders,
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ENGLAND HAS NOT
YET ANSWERED
-
Believed That HarOmny Will Pre-
vail Among the Powers.
BOXER FORCES DEFEATED
Details Of Engagements Of Allies With CHI
nsss al Pei To cha and Pei Tang
some Faithful yIesrOys-
Tale Of Slaughter
BOXER FORCES DEFEATED

LONDON. sept 23.--Lord Salisbury
has not yet answered the German pro-
posal. II ls likely that several days
will elapse before Great Britain puts
herself on record regarding the sug-
gestlon Of Emperor william. Persons
In sallsbury's confidence surmise guard
edly that he viii fail into line with
Germany
40 lnkllng Of the nature of Washing
TONS attitude had reached Downing
street this morning except through
press dispatches. The feeling prevails
at the foreign Office that America. Is
10 close to election that she cannot
be expected 20 take a really serious
part IN regard to China.
A foreign Office official, being asked
Ia he saw any reason 20 believe that
serious disagreement was probable.
said;
NO. judging from present conditions.
negotiations ought 10 come out all
right. The powers have been negotia-
ting as they never did before and have
not yet begun to call each other
names.
THE German proposal is the first
thing which has taken US the slightest
bit forward FOR month. and Il natur-
ally calls out more diversified opinions.
But even should majority OF the pow
er reject Il. ! do not believe II would
mean the break up OF the concert"
The anti. Russian dispatches from DR..
Morrison. the Pekin correspondent OF
the London Times. are Viewed In
Downing street as being more the re-
suit OF the severe strain Of the siege
than as an impartial recording Of
facts.
The following has been received from
General Gaselee at Pekin:
"a Joint Anglo American expedition
Of 1860 men and four guns proceeded
TO Lin 10 Chau, September 10, and
thence by u night march got in the
rear OF the Boxer headquarters at Pei
Ia Chu. u miles west OF Pekin. The
Boxers were completely surprised and
Host 50 men. Our casualties were none.
The First Bengal Lancers went TO
san Ken Ten and destroyed the new
arsenal there. Sept. is, the Americans
and the bulk OF the British returning
10 their quarters.
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slyely. viii be taken up and considered,
The PennylvanIa Coal Company stands
in a similar position and other COM
panies are ready to do the aanie.
The companies announcements that
they viii not deal with their employees
through the United Mine Workers or
ganizatlon. together with bringing the
military 70 the scene. has set the strlk-
ers 70 thinking. and they realize that
the battle IS apparently going against
them.
The washerics. which operated all
the week. are still going. No disorder
has broken out anywhere in this re-
gion. The men are peaceable and are
remaining away from the mines. The
district executive board Is in session
this morning.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-23
BOYCOTT INSTITUTED.

sUNBURY. Pa. Sept. 22.-All the
trainmen brotherhoods' men OF this city.
about 1000. employed by the Pennsyl-
vania. have Instituted boycott against
the Reading Railway Company. A
committee Of the men called upon all
the merchants and informed them that
If they shipped goods or received goods
shipped over the Reading Railroad they
would likewise be boycotted.
The railroaders have the controlling
power in the town and some Of the
merchants admit that they will be COM
PEELED to submit to their demands. This
action on the part of the brothernoods
is the result of numerous discharges Of
union men bv the Reading Company.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-23
poER CONVOY ROUTED.
Methuen Recaptured Gun Lost at
Colens0,

LONDON. Sept. 22.-The following
dispatch has been received from Lord
Roberts:
Pretoria. Friday. Sept. 2i.-Methuen
completely routed Boer convoy at
Hart river. west of Klerksdorp. and
recaptured a 15-pounder lost at Colen-
so. He also captured 26 wagons. 5000
cattle, 1000 sheep, 10000 rounds of am
munltlon. and 2S prisoners.
"Hildyard occupied Vreyheld' Sep
tember 10. turning out the Beers from
strong positions. The British casual
ties were few.
Celery has captured Hollander-
American belonging to Theron's scouts,
who confirms the reports Of Theron's
death.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-23
IDAHO BRYANITEs,
sun Disagree and Have No Hope Of
Effecting More Than Partial
Fusion.

BOISE. Ida. Sept 22-The members
Of the Populist executive committee
some of the candidates and number of
leading Democrats have again gathered
here for the purpose Of endeavoring to
push the fusion program through. 1t
is understood that there is no hope that
complete fusion will be effected.
Texas Angel candidate for supreme
Judge, NJ. F. Eby, for secretary of state,
and c. NJ. Mullen. for elector, have re-
fused to resign.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-23
HANNA TELLS MKINLEY.
Went to Canton to Report on the Prog
ress Of the Campaign.

CANTON, o.. Sept. 22.-McKinley and
HAMA were together during all the
time the latter was in the city this
afternoon.
ut is said one of the objects of your
visit to Canton was to induce the presi-
dent to take an active personal part
in the campaign" a reporter said to
Hanna.
THAT was not talked Of" said the
senator. II merely wanted to talk over
the campaign in general With the presi-
dent and report to him how matters
were progressing"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-23
MORE BODIES RECOVERED.
Fourteen Found in One Wrecked Build
ing at Galveston.

GALVESTON, Sept. 22.-sixty-four
bodies were recovered today, fourteen
being taken from one building at
Twenty-seeond and Reach streets.
With the exception of the abolish
ment of the temporary hospital, which
was established in the United States
custom house iirectly after the storm,
there were no developments in the
health situation today. The sick and
injured who applied for treatment re-
ceived attention.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-23
urssIoNARIEs BuTcHERED.

LONDON. Sept. 22.-The Times cor
respondent In Pekin reports that all
missionaries at Fen Chau Flu. south OF
Tai Yuen Flu. including Mr.. Atwater,
his wife and two children. Mr.. Price
his wife and child. were butchered by
soldiers of Yu Hsien as recently as
August Is. in circumstances OF revolving
trenphery
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the firing from the forts and found
them deserted. there being only four
dead Chlnamen within the walls. The
allies were much chagrined as they be-
lIeved they had the place completely
surrounded. making escape Impossible
vet over 1000 men got away In broad
daylight.
The Russian artillery FIRE has proved
effective and the forts were badly dam
aged. The British and Italian com
manders had decided 70 Join in the
attack. hut their troops had not arrived
in time. The entire line between Tien
Tsln and Taku shows relnforcements
were heading for the forts
Three members Of the allied forces
were killed and fifty we're wounded
through the explosion of mines laid
along their line OF march.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-23
wALnERsEE.s MISSION.

BERLIN. Sept, 22,-The Austrian am
bassador here. Count Won Szogeny
Hasmarch. in an interview said:
There is an erroneous impression
about Count Won Waldersee's mission.
A number Of important tasks await
him Above all he must force China
TO submit to the allied powers peace
conditions. Moral suaslon is entirely
wasted upon the Chinese government,
which sull INDUCES in the hope of
cheating the allies out OF the fruits OF
their victories by destroying harmony
among them,
"Von Waldersee must arrange what
military demonstrations are required,
what harbors and inland towns must
be occupied, which points require *
peditlons and which troops may retire
from Pekin. All the powers are bound
to this program by agreeing upon Won
waldersee as commander in chief.
Regarding the statement that Won
waldersee will act as chief diplomatic
representative for the powers, that has
been abandoned"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-23
LAwToN SAILS FOR NOME.

SEATTLE, Sept, 22,-The transport
Lawton sailed this afternoon for Nome
with a cargo of quartermasters' sup
plies. Returning she will bring desti-
tute miners from the northern camps.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-23
TAKING OF PEI TANG FORTS,

TAKING OF PEI TANG FORTS.
copyrighted, 1900 Associated Press.)
TAKU, Sept, 2O-Four thousand
Russians, three thousand Germans and
one thousand French troops, with a de-
tachment Of Austrian marines, began
the attack upon the Pei Tang forts at
daylight. The attack was answered by
the forts. the bombardment continuing
until noon, but It was noticed that the
forts did not reply after 10 o'clock.
The allies sent forward at noon to
discover the reason Of the cessation Of
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-23
TRANSPORT GRANT ARRIVES,

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. a. The
transport Grant arrived today from the
Philippines and China. bringing home
800 discharged soldiers. including nearly
200 sick and wounded.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-23
CYCLE RECORDS BROKEN.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. Sept. 22.-Harry
Fixes won the second Of the series of
three races with Johnny Nelson at
Charles River Park tonight. breaking
all records from forty 10 fifty miles.
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CHICAGO. Sept. 22.--wheat. October
opening, 7Si4' 7SA; closing, 7SA, 1873.
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LIVERPOOL. Sept. 22.-wheat. De
cember, 6s. sd.
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METAL MARKET.

new YORK. sept. sa.-sIIver. saA.
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SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 22.-wheat
December. 1O9l4; cash, los.
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WHEAT MARKET.

PORTLAND, Sept 22.-Wheat, Walla
walla, SIC, 571s; Valley and bluestem,
Gle.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-02-19
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1Old sport. Getting Fighty.

st. Louis, Feb l6.-"Old Sport" Cam
pana. the veteran walker in the siN-
day match al the Natatorum, Gre
ated several scenes this morning and
acted quecrly. He seized TWO glasses
and threw them q bartender, break
ing bottle Of liquor. He was forcibly
removed TO his tent and took 4 little
sleep. When he awoke he circled the
track about ten times and then began
TO abuse three policemen, ordering
them To leave. He yelled at them and
acted ike an insane man.
Campana has remained on the track
since Saturday night. with the excep-
tion of the five hours rest Commission
er Starklon compelled him to take
Wednesday morning and the little resi-
he got YESTERDAY
Humane Society people asked the
health commissioner to examine Cam
pana. DIR. starklpff did so, and insisted
on his taking rest. Campanas endur
ance is netting the other walkers, VIII,
fear that if he remains on the track a
he has been doing he will land in th
front ct the close.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-02-19
Met IN SANE Hall
Two Legislatures of Kentucky Meet
In the Capital at Frankfort
Today.
Democrats and Republicans Hold
Separate Sessions at Same Time
and Place.
Neither Side Recognizes the Others
Actions -Goebel Contest Not
Taken Up.

Frankfort, Feb. 19.-The democrats
had a session in the senate at ., with the
president pro tenn Carter presiding, and
then adjourned TO meet again at 1O:3O.
The republicans adjourned Saturday 10
meet at II and the democrats adopted
this move to get possession of the cham
ber first. The senate convened at 1890.
Both Carter and Marshall presided. The
Republicans. recognizing Marshall, adj
journed after prayer, and led by Lieu
tenant Governor Marshall the republi
can senator's left the hall. The demo-
cratic senators. recognizing. the presi-
dent pro TEN. paid no attention to the
Republicans proceedings and continued
II session. The democratic senate then
adopted a motion by Senator Allen of
Lexington to ratify and reaftirm the
former action of the senate, by which
Goebel was declared governor. This pre-
| vailed on a viva voce vote. Senator
Triplett, an anti Goebel democrat. voted
with the democrats for the purpose of
making quorum.
Frankfort, Feb. l9.-The house con-
vened at noon. SPEAKER Trimble presid-
ting, The journal of the democratic
i legislature used at Louisville Saturday
was read. Hickman, democrat. demand
ted a roll call 10 ascertain the presence of
a quorum. The republicans did not an-
swer 70 their names and only Atty
three of the sixty democrats We're pres
ent
The house adopted a resolution direct
.fing The custodian of public buildings to
ldrape the legislative halls and state
house with elnblems of mourning and to
81 place the state capitol flag at haif-mast
on account of the death of Governor
HGoebsl. The contest matter was not
taken UP.
The democratic senators adjourned
: after passing the. Allen resolution. The
proceedings of the day are likely to be
duplicated in the senate tomorrow. a:
! aoth republicans and democrats NEE
: in the sanle han tomorrow. The demo
j Gratis meet at 1859 ard the republican,
AT ,1Af,il
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-02-19
CLOSING IN on CRONJE.
Roer Army Making Desperate Effort
to Escape Robcrts, Clutches.

London Feb. 19.-Dispatches received
at late hour report fierce fighting is
in progress between the armies of Gems.
Kelley kenney and Cronje. Gen. Cronje
Is falling back as rapidly as possible on
Bloemfontein, meantime eXerting all his
strength to avert utter destruction. The
Beers convoy moves slowly, owing to
the exhaustion. and it is reported that
Gen. Cronjes troops are fatigued. dis
heartened and too hard pressed to give
proper care TO their dead and wounded
Gen. French left Kimberley Saturday
and Joined Gen. Kelley Kenney in pur-
suit of Gen. Cronje with his army of
10000 men. Gen. Kitchener is cooperat-
ing with Gems. French and Kelley
Kenny, while Lord Roberts is directing
operations from Jacobsdal.
1t is believed in, London that Gen.
Bloemfontein. This may easily be a
serious matter for the British, If. as is
feared, the Beers have thrown up in
trenchments around the Orange Free
State capital, for the practical security
of well-armed, wellmunitioned force
in an intrenched position both Beers
and British have thoroughly demon
strated in the present war. II. however,
Gen. Cronje is defeated, 1t is thought
that he will destroy the railway to the
northeast of Bloemfontein and move on
to Pretoria.
Lord Roberts seems to intend, IL pos
sible, to close in around the Beers and
Drevent general advance to Pretoria
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-02-19
BIG WEEK FOR DEBATE.
Questions Connected With Our New
Colonies COMM. Before Congress.

{
washing ton, Feb. 49, Both branches
OF congress will take up the question
connected with our neu colonies tins
week and the debate promises to be
memorable. In the house the Porto
sican tariff bill is of unusual Import
ance, the vital questiow being whether
that clause in the constitution provid-
ing for equality of impost and excise
taxes thruout United States territory
extends over the island Of Porto Rico.
In. this is involved perhaps the future
status and government OF cur new pos
session.
The republicans, in framing the bill,
have proceeded upon the theory that
the constitution and its minunities do
not extend over Porto Rico. The dem
oerats are solidly arrayed upon the
Hother side. and in committee they We're
joined by one republican, Mr.. Mccall,
of Massachusetts. Among the other re-
publieans who take the same View is
Mr.. Littlefield. of Maine, who succeed
ed the late Mr.. Dingley. He Won his
spurs III tne debate upon the Roberts
case. and is already considered one Of
the most powerful debators in the
house. The support of these two prom
inent republicans has raised sonic
hopes in the opposition that they may
be able To defeat the bill, althe this
hardly seems probable at present. Both
| sides are preparing for a royal strug
| gle Mr. PAYNE the floor leader OF the
| ma jority, viii open in support of the
| bill. He viii be followed by Mr.. Rich
ardson the minority leader. MIR. Bailey.
| of Texas, viii close for the minority
| The debate will continue thruout tlis
1 week and the vote will be taken on the
| following Monday.
In the senate the bill providing {
form of government for the Hawaiian
islands has right of way, and if i
/ should be 50 fortunate as to be .inAll,
acted upon before the close of the weel
the Porto Rican bill, under the agree
ment made in the republican caucu.
4 last week, Mill be Immediately takei
up. The probabilities are that the Ha
waiian bill Will be debated at consider
4 able length and that many amend
ments will be offered TO it.
All admit the urgency of legislation
/ giving the Hawaiians government,
but there are some points on whicl
there are radical differences of opinion
and these will have to be fought on,
The most important of these is tn
question as to whether the commercial
intercourse between the United State
and the islands shall be under tarii
or under the free trade system allowe
between the states of the union. Th
Z bill provides for free trade. but severa
of the senator's. under the leadership q
, Senator Platt, of Connecticut, are max
ing an effort to secure radical amend
; ment in this respect
Senator Cullom, in charge of the bill
will resist. and he will be supported b
; some republicans and nearly all I'll
democratic members. Practically til
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-02-19
PORTO R1cANs IN SORRY PLIGHT
Complain That High rarim Prevents
Mark citing of Crons.


Marketing OF Crops.
san Juan. Feb. 19.-The crops here
are iinmovable on account of the pro-
hibitive duties on tobacco and sugar.
There are s,3oO,oo0 pounds Of tobacco
ready TO ship and ss,are Will be 100000
pounds in hand hy August. The Tint
ed States offers no market for coffee
and the planters are left With cuba as
their only market. The sugar crop IS
small and prices are 50 low that after
the duty has been paid on the lnanu-
factured article there is no profit left.
The planters are holding tfleit products
until congress Shall haze dseiaed the
future status OF the island in regard To
tariffs.
Unfortunately the farmers have no
money 10 enable them 10 Plant a new
crop or even to pay their lahorsrs and
the bankers refuse To lend them funds.
as many of the estates are already
heavily mort gagged. Most u The plant
ers are foS idle and many u them are
Desperate. Sons farm buildings have
burned and tbs insurance companies
charge the owners with arson, Tie peo-
pe OF the island ire sadly discouraged
land think that ffse trade is the only
remedy for these miserable conditions.
Planters and press alike agree in say
| ing that Porto Rire is now in a worse
conditon than at any previous point in
its history II the Foraker bib Were
altered to the extent OF cutting out it
provisions for imposing duty ON island
products II would be acceptable both &c
merchants and planters In order e
benefit the planters the merchants say
they are willing "a submit TO a revenue
/ tax in place Of tariff tax But little ma
tive fruit food has been obtained this
| harvest.
Today work began on the eonstruc-
ton Of a road between Areeibo ane
4 Ponce. This undertaking viii affort
some relief to the unemployed, as Loo
y .nnt, are nn..1l..l