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The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1900-06-02
THRONGS DIE OF CHOLERA.
India is Visited by Another Terrible
Plague.

London, May 31.-The Daily Express has
the following from Bombay, dated yes
terday: IAN unprecedentedly severe cpl
demic of cholera has broken out in the
northern districts of Bombay presidency,
especially in the famine camps The
deaths have increased 40 per cent within
three days. In the Kara district there
have been 1880 deaths in seven days. The
government has made a special grant of
91,00O to cremate the dead Immediately.
I'm Palanpur state on the first day,
there was one death. on the second there
were eighty-four and on the third there
were upward of 400 The swiftness of
the infection was due to fact that the
first death was near the only available
water supply. The germs were thus car
ried all over the camp.
In the city of Bombay there have been
sixty-seven deaths in the last seven
DAYS.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1900-06-02

Boston May 3O.-"Even if the whole
country is taken and the leaders i'm
prisoned, the war win cease only for
time, and it will be renewed again
and again if need be until we get our
liberty WAS the dramatic utterance Of
NJ. A. Fischer, one of the Boer ENJOYS,
when he was shown the Associated
Press bulletin from Pretoria. announc-
ing the impending surrender of Pre-
toria.
The bulletin was read to him in COM
pany with the others of the Transvaal
republic representatives after their at
tendance at a concert tonight
Mr. Fischer declared at the times of
their departure from Pretoria, three
months ago, there were two plans of
action which had been determined upon
in the event of the approach Of the
British at Pretoria.
One was to concentrate all the Boer
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1900-06-02
ASKS M'KINLEY,S PURPOSE.
representative King Introduces Gu
ban Resolution.

Washington, May SO.-Representative
King of Utah today introduced Joint
resolution directing the president to issue
a proclamation declaring the purpose of
the United States toward Cuba and its
inhabitants and to leave the government
of Cuba to its people.
A constitutional convention is provided
for to be held at Havana in July next
for the formation of an organic act after
which the resolution provides for the en-
tire withdrawal of the United States mil
ltary forces and the termination of the
authority of the United States.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1900-06-02
PORTUGAL READY FOR WAR.
Troops Prepare to Combat Beers on
Occasion

Lourenzo Marques, Wednesday. Nav 20
Goods traffic between here and the
Iransvaal was officially closed today. the
reason apparently being the military
movements in progress
A Transvaal Boer commando has ar
rived at komatipport. All the Portu-
SueSe troops have been ordered to be in
readiness to proceed to the frontier and
the Portuguese fleet along the coast has
received orders to concentrate here
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1900-06-02
PRELIMINARY Battles-

Pretoria, May % CTuesday).-An official
war bulletin just issued is as follows:
on Sunday fight occurred close to
Nanwycksrust in Gatsrand The federals
fought well and the British troops seemed
tired out. At dark the federals were
forced TO retire in the direction of Van
ing force of British.
The British attacked Witwatersrand
yesterday and We're in contact with the
en- back with good results bv fhe federais
under Commandant Louis Botha. The
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1900-06-02
NAMES COMMITTEE ON ORDER,
Public Meeting Prepares to Prevent
Trouble in Pretoria

Pretoria, May so, Wednesday.-4t a
public meeting called this morning by
the burgomaster of Pretoria committee
was appointed to keep public order. The
committee consists of Judge GregorowslIi
Aei carries Marais, Loveday, De Villiers
Zedderberg and 7. Groeheler.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1900-06-02

Three trains daily on the best track
in the west and MAXIM many hours
quickest time; best service and equip
ment, consisting of Pullman Palace and
Ordinary Sleeping Cars. Dining Cars,
Buffet Smoking and Library Cars with
barber shop, Free Keeling Chair Cars.
No change to Missouri river and Chica-
go. Ticket office, 201 Main street.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1900-06-02

federals were heavily bombarded all day
long, but kept their positions. The Brit
ish loss is reported to be considerable.
The British are near Utrecht and they
are also marching on Laing'S Mex"
A dispatch sent from johannesburg last
night describes the town as intensely eX-
cited throughout the day on reports that
the British were approaching. but says
owing to rumors that the British had been
driven back. There are large numbers of
burghers at Johannesburg, but remark
able order prevails there.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1900-06-02
HALF RATES EAST VIA UNION
PACIFIC RAILROAD.

On June Union Pacific railroad has
announced the following very low rates
to eastern points, with limit of Sept. 9,
$32 Omaha and return $32
$50 Kansas City and return $32
$3.50 st. Louis and return $3.50
$3.50 Minneapolis and return S39 so
S445O Chicago and return S4450
ti.n Ing. Il hn hos nc.Ir
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1900-06-02

Hospital Ship at Cape Town.
Cape Town, May SO.-The hospital ship
Maine, from Southampton, May 8, arrived
here today.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-10-02
CANNOT BE EXCLUDED.
Important Decision at Honolulu Rela-
tive to Right OF Chinese to
Enter American Port AZ
ter Leaving An
other.

HONOLULU. Sept. "a, via San Fran
visco. Oct. 1.--United States Judge Es-
tee has rendered an important decision
regarding the right Of Chinese to land
In Hawaii
All Sing. who came here from New
York as one OF the crew of the ship
Challenger, was refused permission to
land In Honolulu. He was brought
before Judge Estee on habeas corpus
proceedings. The judge decided that.
having shipped from New York, Chi
nese had a right to land in any other
port. and Honolulu is now an American
port,
The decision is regarded as highly
important as bearing on the question
whether Chinese in the Hawaiian ISL
ands have a right to land on the main
land. A clause in the Hawaiian ter
rtorial act declares that Chinese in
Hawaii shall not be admitted to the
rest OF the United States, This clause
is believed by some to be unconstitu-
tlonal and the decision Of Judge Es-
tee is in line with that opinion.
There are about 10000 Chinese in
Hawaii.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-10-02
BRUTAL IDAHO MURDER.
cigar Dealer Killed by an Iron Bar In
the Hands Of Some Unknown
Person.

WALLACE. Ida. Oct Matthew
MaIley. a cigar dealer. vas murdered
in his store early this morning. and
late tonight the officers have no clue
TO his murder.
Just before o'clock this morning
a passerby saw the body lying near the
rear Of his cigar store and notified the
officers. Both doors were locked and
blood on the floor caused the belief that
he had suieided. When the door was
forced It was found taat his throat
was cut and his skull crushed in three
places, An iron bar eighteen inches
long lay beside the body, which was
covered with blood. A towel had been
tied around the head, evidently for a
gag.
Examination Of the premises showed
the safe locked, the money drawer un-
disturbed and his watch was on the
corpse. The body was yet warm. but
death had occurred some time before.
Nothing was missing except the key
to the door. the murderer evidently
taking it with him and locking the
door. One witness saw the deceased
enter his store with a tall, slim man.
about o'clock.
Mailey had lived in the Couer d.
Alenes about fifteen years, and had no
known enemies.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-10-02
RECOGNITION OR NOTHING"

NEW YORK. Oct IA dispatch to
the Tribune from Wilkesbarre, Pa,
says:
I'VE want recognition or nothing, said
Henry Thomas, Of the press committee
Of the United Mine Workers general
council here, when asked If the men
of this region would accept a settle
ment which did not include a recog-
milton Of the union,
His views were indorsed by several
other leaders and they roundly de-
nounced the stories that President
Mitchell would not resent the operators
ignoring the union If an offer of settle
ment were made. They represent 4O,-
900 striking miners of the Wyoming
district and they say the $4,000 in the
Lackawanna district feel as they do.
They do not believe the strike will be
settled as soon as anticipated, as the
men of the upper coal field are not
willing to accept the 10 per cent The
tie up in this field is complete, with
the exception OF the West End mine,
and the strikers feel that If the opera
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-10-02
MINES To RE ABANpoNEp.

POTTSVILLE. Pa, Oct. lit Is said
on excellent authority that should more
men around Minersville go out on a
strike the Reading will Immediately is
sue orders to close up the Glendower
and Richardson collieries for all tins.
This would necessarily seal the fate Of
the many residents in that section. for
there would then only be the East
Ridge colliery in the whole valley.
employing about 300 men. In the west
end Of that district all are reported at
work. There are here the Phoenix
Park and Otto collieries. the last
named having recently been remodelled
ard started work only about two weeks
ago.
The Reading officials declare that af-
ter the trouble is over the operations will
be more concentrated, which may seem
an abandonment Of some Of the mines.
Their policy today is to have armed
deputies stationed where employees ac-
tually want to work but are afraid Of
intimidation. They do not, however, in
tend to aggravate .he strikers by call
ing on the military.
Miles Dougherty. labor leader, is
organizing the miners in the Reading
Company's territory. He said that the
Eagle Hill and Silver Greek mines,
north of this place, would without
doubt be idle today. The strike lead
ers allege that they have made enough
converts in the Panther Greek Valley
to bring out some Of the men and it
is believed that some Of the armed dep
uties will be found there today. The
company ships their coal over the New
Jersey Central railroad,
The Reading Company is sending a
large number Of its coal cars into the
hituminous coal fields in Middle Penn
sylvania and also in West Virginia.
Last night no less than 500 of these
cars were delivered to the Baltimore
& Ohio road at Cherry Run and 100
or more are being turned over
to the New York Central at Newberry
junction.
It is reported that the order of Presi-
dent Mitchell to the soft miners not
to load any coal for the Reading and
ether anthracite carrying companies
may lead to trouble in the Clearfeld
district. 1t is stated that an order
was received here in Williamstown yes
terday not to send any Reading coal
cars there as they would not be load
ed at the mines.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-10-02

De made condition precedent 70 me-
gotlation with the Chinese government,
well-informed diplomats here believe
that she has delayed her reply 70 learn
the character OF those Of other powers
and lts effect upon the Chinese. Lord
Salisbury has no desire 10 offend Ger
many. Her attitude during the war in
South Africa has not been overlooked
nor does Great Britain forget, In view
OF the Independent attitude Of the Unit
ed States. that II may be- necessary for
England TO cooperate with Germany
to prevent Russia and France from
obtaining larger slices Of China than
herself In case Of partition.
50 II ls understood here that Lord
Salisbury has believed II polite to give
long consideration TO the German pro-
posal and that the degradation OF
Prince Tuan and other princes by the
imperial government Of China viii
probably be the loOphole through which
he WIN crawl.
SO far as this government has been
Informed. Germany has not modified
her proposal. though It Is likely that
size will d. 30 IN view Of the objection
OF the United States. Russia, France
and japan.
II Is said In official circles that this
government contemplates making no
representation respecting partition such
as seems TO be anticipated in Berlin.
Though II IL feared that partition will
be the only solution Of the situation. the
authorities are encouraged. by the
change in the attitude OF the Chinese
government. TO make renewed efforts
10 effect a settlement which will pre-
serve the territorial entirety Of the
empire.
A diplomat observed last night that
none OF the powers could in honor
agree 10 the dlsmemberment Of China
because they had In explicit terms an
nounced that their purpose was the
maintenance OF lie lerstoriaI Integrity
OF the empire.
What the officials fear. however. Is
that Count Won waldersee. apxious to
gain military laureis, will find in the
situation a reason for offensive opera
tlons. giving a pretext for Russia to
make permaner; her occupation OF
Northern China. Gree this Is done.
the division Of the remainder OF the
territory among European powers and
japan will be precipltated.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-10-02
More Men Quit Work NOtwith.
standing Raise Offered.
FIVE MORE MINES SHUT DOWN
Price Of Powder Reduced and Wage Raise
Of Ten Per Cent Offered but StrIk.
rsPerslst That UnIon Must
Be Recognized.

PHILADELPHIA. Oct. 1.-The mine
owners OF the Wyoming, Lackawanna
and Ohio regions today al meeting
at wilkesbarre followed yesterdays ac-
ton Of the Reaiing Company in giving
a ten per cent increase IN wages. They
reduced the price Of powder from s2.75
TO $50 per keg. The latter price has
prevailed at the Reading company's
mines for a long time. The action Of
the wilkesbarre meeting means an in
crease Of ten per cent to all mine
workers except miners. The latter will
earn an increase Of about ten per cent
by reason OF the reduced cost Of pow
der.
The meeting was attended by repre-
sentatives OF all the railroad companies
who own mines in the regions named.
Some Of the independent miners op-
pose this increase unless the coal car
rylng companies reduce the tolls on
their product to tide water.
The strikers show no indication Of
accepting the offer.
None returned to work today at
Reading company's collieries in res
ponse to the notice OF higher wages
and in fact many who had been at
work there quit and Joined the strik-
ers. AS a result there were fewer COL
lIeries in operation today in the schuyi-
kill region than at any time since the
strike begun. In other regions there
were also additions 40 the strikers
forces.
Notices Of increase in pay were post
ed Throughout the entire anthracite re-
gion tonight. but the opinion is gem
eral that few II any OF the strikers
win return to work. The strikers say
that they have other grievances to be
adjusted besides wages and powder and
they further say they want recognition
of their union.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-10-02
prs1NEss MEN suRpRIsEp.

sIIAMoKIN. Pa. Oct. Although
the. superintendents Of the numerous
collieries attempted TO start up their
mines this morning few II any miners
went to work. A few business people
expected there would be a stampede of
the employees Of the Philadelphia &
Reading Coal & Iron Company TO go
underground, on account Of the COM
pany granting an increase Of ten per
cent. but they were disappointed.
Strike leaders canvassed the workmen
thoroughly after the posting yesterday
Of the company's notice, informing the
miners of the concession. The canvass
ers pointed out that nothing was said
about a reasonable reduction on the
cost of powder, the adjustment of the
sliding scale or the granting of other
important concessions.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-10-02
FOrty-fiye Americans Fell Into
the Hands Of the FiIipinOs.
FOUGHT FOR SEVERAL HOURS
AtLsast Four Killed, Including Capt. Shields,
and Maay Wounded Censor Pro.
hlbIts Transmission Of De.
tails Of the Affair.

MANILA. Friday, Sept. %. via Hong
Kong. Oct. 1.-Persistent native re-
ports, which are generally believed.
have been current in Manila fcr sew
eral days to the effect that Captain
Devereaux Shields and company F Of
the Twenty-ninth regiment OF Infan-
try. consisting OF Is men stationed at
Boag. Martinique Island embarked
September 13 on the gunboat vilIalobos
and landed on Martinique coast Sep
tember IA. where 800 OF the enemy arm
ed with rifles. supposedly from Luzon.
surprised the Americans.
The latter fought FOR several hours.
until their ammunition was exhausted
and they were ovegpowered and sur
rendered. relief being impossible. At
least four soldiers were killed. among
whom. according to the reports. was
Captain Shields. The Americans also
had several wounded. The censor pro-
hibits the transmission OF news con-
cerning the affair.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-10-02
TOWN MEETING DAY.
Democrats Make Slight Gains in the
Connecticut Elections.

NEW HAVEN. Conn. Oct LIT was
town meeting day" today in Connec-
ticut and 162 towns held elections and
selected officers sor the coming year.
Hartford. New Haven. Bridgeport. An
sonia, Derby and Naughtuck did not.
The returns at midnight have been
received from 1873 towns of the 1852 vot-
ing, and the tables show Republican
maiorities in 1903 and Democratic sue
cess in 35. The elections of 1899 gave
the Republicans 125 and the Democrats
81 Comparing those of last year with
those today the Republicans have lost
twenty-five towns and the Democrats
two. OF the twenty-four towns MISS
ing tonight sixteen went Republican
last year and eight Democratic.
If the missing towns remain firm in
their respective columns Of last year
it would be total of 119 towns Re-
publican and 4S Democratic. net Re
publican loss Of six.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-10-02

tors are az eager 70 settle the strike
ne they seem 70 be the union can get
more than 10 per cent. The miners ask
what the union IL for II It's officers are
not te represent them and work for
them II they do not obtain recogni-
tlon their power is gone. for they can
never be sure that the actions OF all
the men will be for the good Of the or
ganlzation and they declare that with
out organization the companies can do
as they please with the employees.
The strikers have received promises
OF the operators each to receive their
owp men when they have any griev-
ances. for although the men might be
allowed to discuss their complaints the
operators would not. unless they de-
sired. grant anything. Then the min
crs would be helpless; whereas by an
organization theycould enforce their de-
mands as they are doing now. The
men say It would be the worst policy
10 allow the union to be ignored and
they do not intend 10 permit II.
The strikers are 'ncensed by report
that the strike is to be declared OF at
the beginning OF a mass meeting TO
be held here on Tuesday and say there
ls no truth in It. They declare that
President Mitchell has no power to set
tie the strike alone and that the ques-
ton must come up before a convention
Of delegates who will pass upon the
proposals. NJ call has been made for
any such convention and II one is called
1t viii take two or three days to get
the delegates together.
Whatever the feeling Of the lower
region men may be. those in this dis
trict are in favor Of holding out for re-
cogn.tion Of the union and a greater
increase than 10 per cent. The strike
fund Is large and the men can remain
on strike. they say. all the winter with
out experiencing any great difficulty.
The Individual operators will get the
best end Of the deal If the strike should
be declared of and the men accept the
10 per cent increase. and they say that
they cannot offer 1t as well as the big
companies supported by the coal carry
ing roads. These big companies can
reduce their price Of hauling and they
can also increase their price OF coal,
while the individual operator would
have to he satisfied with what he
could get.
The meeting on Tuesday will be the
largest ever held in this city. Twenty
Thousand miners will be in the line OF
march and the whole district will be
represented. President Mitchell will be
here with his staff. Mother" Jones is
eRpected. The parade will be in six di-
visions and will be followed by ad-
dresses. The town will be decorated
and several bands will be in line.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-10-02
ROOSEVELT IN NEBRASKA.
Addressed Over Thirty Thousand Peo-
pie Though Weather Wes
Unfavorable.

MccooK, Neb.. Oct. 1.-Governor
Roosevelt's first day in Nebraska may
be regarded as successful, though the
morning started out wet and chilly ana
the audiences were small Thirteen
speeches were made during the day.
As the day advanced the sky cleared
and the meetings at different places
along the way showed a great deal Of
interest. Probably thirty or forty thou
sand people were addressed during the
day. Tomorrow's journey win cover
600 miles and within that distance he
will make eleven speeches.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-10-02
CHINESE EMPEROR
BLAMES MINISTERS
--
Decree Declares Them RespOn'
sible for Whole Trouble.
DISPATCHES
Chinese General Responsible for Persistent
Attack on Legations Appolsisd Me-
EoiIsior BeslsEsd Arrive
IN America.
DISPATCHES

WASHINGTON. Oct. I.--several inn
Rortant dispatches were received to-
day from China. From Canton, Con-
sul Mew0de reports the issue Of the
lecree furnishing Tian and his coli
leagues. 80 that there IL no longer
doubt as 20 the accuracy OF shengs
statement on that point.
Air c0nger also has received notin-
cation Of the Chinese peace commission.
which was forecasted by Minister wus
advices several days agV.
The text Of these two dispatches Is as
follows:
Canton oct. i.-sccretary Of State.
Washington -Decrees just issued. En-.
poror blames ministers for whole tron-
Bile. Orders Tuan. Kan VI and other
officials degraded and punished by I'm.
perlal courts. Emperor holds Tuan and
others entirely responsible for blood
phed. INVADE"
"Pekln. Sept. p. via Taku, Sept. 3d.
Secretary Of State, Washington. =
Have received aotlce today from Prince
Ching that he. Earl II. Jurg Lu and
Viceroys Tin Kun VI and Chang Chip
Tung win act In concert in negotiations
for peace. Jung Lu is In the Interior
II Hung Chang is at Tien TsIn.
"CoNGER."
II il evident that the two viceroys
mentioned are LIu Kun VI. the vlceroy
Of Nanking and Chang Chip Tung. the
viceroy of WI Chang. the difference In
spelling being in telegraphic transmits
sion.
The appointment Of Yung Lu is not
likely to be satisfactory TO any
of the powers. as he has made him
self as offensive as Prince Tuan. He
II geucraIissimo of the imperial troops,
ard ls regarded as mainly responsible
for the persistent fght on the lega-
,ions during the crisis. The other COM
missloners are highly acceptable.