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The Princeton union., 1900-07-26
Gold Democratic National Com.
inittee Opposes Independent
Action This Year.
Will Reaffirm the Platform of
'96 but Members May Vote
as They Please.
Anti-Imperialists Present Argu
ment in Favor of Another
National Ticket.

INDIANAPOLIS, July 26.-If the mat
ter is left to the national committee Of
the Gold Standard Democrats, in ses.
sion here, there will be no Gold Stand
ard Democratic ticket in the field.
While the committee cannot settle the
question, it's recommendation will have
great weight. There is a feeling among
the Gold Standard Democrats here that
the Anti -Imperialists or independents,
can put ticket in the field if they wish
to, and that it will be independent Of
the Gold Standard Democrats. The
committee Of the National Democrats
will, after the meeting, issue an ad-
dress, which will be in the form of a
platform and will reaffirm the position
taken in 1885, The members will be
permitted to vote as they please.
Nine members Of the committee of Is
appointed by the Plaza hotel (New
York; meeting of Anti-Imperiaists to
visit the meeting Of the National Demo-
cratic committee are in the city. It is
not likely that this committee will do
anything else than to present it's case
to the National Democratic committee
and to ask it to place another ticket in
the field. Should the National Demo
Gratis decide not to put another ticket in
the field, the Anti-Ipperialists will looI
to the Anti-Imperialist league, which
will meet here Aug. Is, to place a ticket
in the field.
The Princeton union., 1900-07-26
IS LARGELY ATTENDED.

Michigan Democratic State Convention in
Session at Detroit.
DETROIT, July 26.-According to the
assertions of Democratic leaders of long
experience the state convention of the
party in session here is the largest, in
point Of number of delegates present, of
any Michigan Democratic convention
since the Civil war. A full representa-
tion is 750 delegates. Those in their
seats when the convention was called
to order at noon were estimated to num-
ber nearly 700.
The convention was called to order
by the chairman Of the state commit
tee, Daniel J. Campau, who, after a
few brief remarks, called Alfred Luck
ing, law partner of Mayor Maybury, as
temporary chairman. Mr.. Lucking
made lengthy but expressive speech,
referring principally to the respective
claims Of Republicans and Democrats
as set forth in this years national plat
forms. Announcement of committee
members and other preliminary busi-
ness followed.
The Princeton union., 1900-07-26
TRANSATLANTIC SOCIETY

l7or1mcd in Philadelphia to Work Tor an
Open Alliance With England.
PHILADELPHIA, July 26.-In the be-
lief that an open alliance with Great
Britain would be an excellent thing for
the United States a society has been
formed in Philadelphia composed OF
many men powerful in the financial
and political world. The plans of the
organization, which is known as the
Transatlantic Society Of America, be.
came known through an application for
o charter. z
In the application to the court the OBJ
ject Of the society is stated to be the
Infringing into closer relations the peo-
pie OF the United States and Great
Britain by general strengthening OF the
political, social and commercial bonds
which unite the two countries" !" This
is to be done ''by rendering hospitality
and manifesting friendship towards
British subjects who may be tenn
porarily sojourning in Philadelphia,
and collecting, preserving and dis
seminating information tending to in
fuence public opinion in this direc-
tion.' The society is similar to one
formed in England known as the At
lantic 1lniOn. ~ts..
The Princeton union., 1900-07-26
SIMPSON TURNED DOWN.
Kansas Populists Refuse to Support Him
For tho Senate.

Kansas Populists Refuse to Support Him
For tho Senate.
Fort SCOTT, Kan, July 26.-The
feature Of the proceedings Of the Popu-
list, Democratic and Silver Republican
state conventions, which met here in
separate halls to nominate state tickets
or effect fusion in the interests of a
single ticket, was the turning down of
the senatorial aspirations of Jerry
Simpson by the Populist convention.
The ex-congressman desired to go be-
fore the next legislature in the event of
Populist or fusion success at the polls
with the definite endorsement of the
state convention for the nomination
for United States senator. Mr.. Simp-
son took the floor and urged his own
candidacy. He was bitter in his de-
nunciations Of some Of his opponents,
making charges of bossism, and the
convention was soon in an uproar. The
ex-congressman retired from the plat
form amid groans and Kisses. When a
vote was taken the endorsement of his
candidacy was refused by a majority OF
nearly tWo-thirds.
The Princeton union., 1900-07-26
FcWes Of Lord Roberts Moving
North for an Attack Upon
Middleburg.
Beers Get Wind of the Affair
and Have Retired Towards
Leydenburg.
Loss of Two Hundred Welsh Flu
siliers Reported by British
Commander. RI.

BRoNKHoRsr SPRU1T, Tuesday, July
24.-The Beers, having got wind Of the
British advance. have evacuated all
their positions and are reported to be
moving northeast towards Leydenburg,
whittier President Kruger is going. A
portion of the Beers remain north of
Bushveldt, whence they attempt to in.
terrupt communications on this line.
The bridges here and smaller bridges
to the west have been destroyed.
The British force comprises two
brigades under General French and q
brigade and half under General Ham.
ilton. 1t is not likely that the advance
upon Middleburg will be contested.
The Beers remaining upon their farms
state that most of the burghers are
anxious to bring matters to finish
but that the foreigners are persistent
The Princeton union., 1900-07-26
BATTLE on AT PANAMA.
Colombian Revalutionssts Invade tn.
Suburbs of the City.


Colombian Revalutionists Invade tho
Suburbs of the City.
5s PANAMA, Colombia, July %. Fight
ing is now going on in the outskirts Of
this city. Large numbers of revolution.
ary forces reached the suburbs early
this morning and begun vigorous
attack, which is still in progress. The
rifle fire is heavy and severe.
The government forces are making a
strong resistance in the entrenched po-
sitions they have occupied for several
days. r s-..] ...a-.-*..s~ ..@s->$~.
= Tt is calculated that 200 men have
been killed or wounded so far, among
them being many we'll known young
residents Of this city. @'
/. The Red Gross hospital here is filled
with wounded and dying soldiers. All
available doctors, nurses and Sisters of
Charity-are caring for them. These are
being aided by many private nurses,
both Colombians and foreigners. Their
assistance is invaluable and is worthy
Of the highest econiums.
The Princeton union., 1900-07-26
MESSAGE FROM GOODNOW.

Consul General Reports Ii Hung Chang
Still at Shanghai.
WASHINGTON, July 26.-The state de-
partment has received cable dispatch
from Consul General Goodnow, but it
is stated that it contains nothing to
clear up the situation at Pekin. Mr..
Goodnow says that Ii Hung Chang
will remain in Shanghai for the pres
ent, and will conduct his negotiations
from that city. There is an intimation
that Earl Ii is detained at the request
of the foreign officials, although this
was not so stated by Acting Secretary
Hill
No information has been received
from the Chinese legation or Chinese
government in response to President
McKinley's reply to the emperor.
No answer has yet been received from
the second dispatch sent to Minister
Conger through Minister WI, but it is
stated that whom a reply is received it
will probably set at rest all doubts as tc
its authenticity
The Princeton union., 1900-07-26
STRIKERS JEER AT TROOPS.

Soldiers of tho Queen Protect Japs From
Attacks of British, Subjects.
CHICAGO, July 26.-A special to The
Record from Vancouver, B. O., says:
Martial law is in force in the fishing
towns along the Frazer river. After
the arrival of the militia the unique
sight was seen of the "soldiers Of our
queen" driving white men off Of Cana
dian waters to make room for Japanese,
and the breaking up of the fishermen s
union,
A monster mass meeting was held at
which the striking fishermen and In
dians rallied at the authorities for help
Ing the Japanese against the British
subjects. After the meeting there was
monster parade, the marchers jeering
at the soldiers. 1t is feared there will
be open hostilities between the strikers
and eOldiers
The Princeton union., 1900-07-26
FEW HOUSES uNDAMAGED.
Native City of Tien Tsin Presents an Ap.
palling Spectacle.

Native City of Tien Tsin Presents an Ap.
palling Spectacle.
TIEN Ts1N, July 19, via Shanghai
July 24.-The native city presents an
appalling spectacle Of ruin and desola-
tion. The suburbs were completely de-
stroyed by fire, mostly caused by the
shells of the allies on the side facing
the settlements. 1t is believed that not
a dozen houses are intact, and all were
little damaged by the tremendous fire
of the allies artillery, which, however,
was apparently not heavy enough to
produce much effect. A curious spec
tacle is presented by number of mud
novels Immediately underneath tho
wall where the latter was most dam
aged, hardly one of them showing signs
of having been hit.
Inside the city the damage was ter
rife. The buildings nearest the wall
were mostly Quilted by fire, and many
were totally blown to pieces by the
shells of the allies. Among the smoul'
dering ruins are many charred corpses,
which the pigs and dogs are eating.
The allies are busy removing the
bodies, but, in consequence OF the great
number of dead, many have not yet
been buried.
It is stated that the Chinese losses
since the trouble broke out are 11,0O0
most of whom have been killed by Box
ers and soldiers. This is probably much
exaggerated.
The Princeton union., 1900-07-26
ROOT-RYAN BOUT A DRAW.

Neither Had Decided Advantage in Six
Rounds of Boxing.
CHICAGO, July 26.-Tommy Ryan Of
Syracuse and Jack Root of Chicago
fought draw at Tattersall's. Neither
had any marked advantage during the
six rounds, although Ryan sent Root to
the floor in she first round with right
hook to the jaw. Root evened up mat
ters in the next round with several
heavy right swings to Ryan's ear that
brought the blood in streams. After
that the contest appeared more like a
sparring exhibition than a fight, and
the 5000 spectators gave vent to their
disapproval in cries Of "Fake" and
''Take them off,
The Princeton union., 1900-07-26
CRITICIZE CHAMBERLAIN.

Heated Debate in the House of Commons
on the South African War.
LONDON, July 26.-Discussion Of the
colonial Office vote led to a spirited de-
bate in the house of commons, in the
course Of which Liberals again aired
most of the old charges against the COL
onial secretary, Mr.. Joseph Chamber
lain, and INDUCED in criticisms of the
war in South Africa. Finally, Sir Will
frid Lawson moved reduction of Mr..
Chamberlain salary as mark Of GEN.
sure of his policy. After several hours
debate the motion was put and lost, 20S
noes to So ayes, and the colonial office
vote was agreed to.
The Princeton union., 1900-07-26
HAVE SIGNED THE MAPS.

Boundary Dispute Between Nicaragua
and Costa Rica Settled.
MANAGUA, Nicaragua, July 26.-
Amid military, civic and religious
pomp the Nicaraguan and Costa Rican
government engineers and General E.
p. Alexander Of South Carolina, arbi-
traitor of the boundary dispute between
Nicaragua and Costa Rica, appointed
by President Cleveland, signed in Con-
gress hall in the presence Of a large and
distinguished company the maps de-
limiting the boundary recently agreed
upon. This ceremony terminated a
dispute which has often threatened
war between the two governments dur
ing the last 40 years. President Zeiaya
gave banquet at the Hotel Italia to
the arbitrator and the engineers.
The Princeton union., 1900-07-26
FABULOUS GOLD DISCOVERY.

Richest Gold Diggings Yet Found in
Alaska Reported Near Juneau.
TACOMA, WASH, July 26.-Advices
from Juneau, Alaska, say there is
whirlpool of mining excitement there.
Placer diggings reported richer than
any yet found in Alaska were discov-
cred on Mendenhall creek, which was
rechristened Nugget creek. The new
find is eight miles from. Juneau, and
the stampede, which threatens to de-
populate the Alaskan coast cities, is in
progress. The first shipment from the
new discovery came to Juneau on the
evening Of July 10, and parties began
leaving for Nugget creek that night,
and continual streams of rowboats are
reported en- route for the diggings since.
The creek is an outlet two glaciers
and has three basins. Ht
The Princeton union., 1900-07-26
SENT ON JULY 4
Belated Message From Minister
Conger Reaches the Navy
Department.
Is Forwarded From Iien Tsin
by Commander Thomas of
the Brooklyn.
Legation Shelled Daily by Chi
nese and a General Mas
sacre Feared.

WASHINGTON, July 2b.-The follow
ing cablegram has been received at the
navy department:
"Che Foo, July 24.-Written message
signed Conger, dated July 4, received
Tien Tsin 21st says:
"'Been besieged two weeks British
legation, Grave danger general massa-
Gre by Chinese soldiers, who are she'll
ing legation daily. Relief soon, if at
all. City without government except
by Chinese army. Determined massa-
ere all foreigners Pekin. Entry relief
forces into city probably be hotly con-
tested. ~
The message comes from Captain
Charles Nj. Thomas, commander Of the
RrOOE1y,,
The Princeton union., 1900-07-26
GATHER AT SAN FRANCISCO.

Troops Arriving There From All Parts
of tho United States.
SAN Francisco, July 26.-San Fran
cisco is now point of concentration
for troops gathered together from all
over the United States for duty in the
Orient. At military headquarters
everybody is working under pressure.
Battery D Of the Third heavy artil-
lery has arrived and encamped with
Batteries A, I and o, bringing the bat
TALON to its full strength. The four
batteries will sail with the Fourth cav
airy on the Hancock, July 2S, for
China.
Troop H Of the Ninth cavalry has
also arrived. This completes the con-
centration of the regiment here.
Recruits are coming in at about the
rate Of rs a day. They are from all
parts of the Union. There is so far nc
difficulty in obtaining all the volunteers
necessary.
The Princeton union., 1900-07-26
WENT OVER THE GROUND,

President Gompers and the Transit Off
cials Have a Conference.
ST. LOUIS, July 26.-Messrs. Com
pers and O'Connell held a conference
during the afternoon with President
Whitaker and Attorney lehman of
the Transit company. After the con-
ference Mr.. lehman was asked for a
statement Of what had transpired at
the conference. He said:
mo action was taken affecting exist
ing conditions. No proposition was
submitted and none acted on. The dis
cussion covered wide range of SUBJ
jects. Mr.. Gompers went over the sit
uation with us very calmly and pleas
antly. He made no threats against the
Transit company. That is all care to
say about it,
The Princeton union., 1900-07-26
AT THE REVOLYER'S POINT.

Chicago Woman Prevents Inquest
Over Her Husbands Body.
CHICAGO, July 26.-At the point Of a
revolver Mrs. Charles D. Newberry
guarded her home at 223 East Twenty
ninth street against a deputy coroner,
six jurymen and a squad of policemen
to prevent an inquest being held over
the body of her husband, who was
found dead in a bath tub at his home.
The coroner has stated that unless an
inquest is held he will not permit the
body to be buried. It is believed Mr.
Newberry was overcome by paralysis
while bathing and drowned.
The Princeton union., 1900-07-26
CAUSES THREE DEATHS.

Terrific Explosion in a Celluloid Factory
at Chicago.
CHICAGO, July 26.-Shortly before
noon an explosion occurred in the
chemical department of the Windsor
Celluloid Collar company, on the fourth
floor of 1875 Dearborn street, setting fire
to the building and resulting in the
death of three women, the fatal injury
Of another and minor injuries to five
other persons. The property loss was
small. The dead are Mrs. Ellen Nc
Laughlin and two unknown girls. .
There were 25 girls working in the
place when the explosion occurred.
The Princeton union., 1900-07-26
CHINESE DISSENSIONS.
Imperial Troops killing Boxers Wher-
ever Found.

Imperial Troops killing Boxers Wher-
ever Found.
T1EN Ts1N, Friday, July 20.-Chinese
coming in from the country report that
the Chinese soldiers are killing the Box
ers wherever the latter are seen, giving
as reason that the Boxers deceived
them into embarking on hopeless
struggle. An intelligent Chinaman
said he regarded this as a sign of wide
spread dissension. It was only mat
ter Of short time, he declared, before
the same state would exist in Pekin,
when, in all probability, Jung Lu, COM
mander-in-chief of the Chinese forces,
and Prince Ching would be able to re-
gain sufficient influence to make peace,
especially if the foreigners in the cap
ital were safe. This appears to repre-
sent the general native opinion here 50
far as it is possible to ascertain it.
The Princeton union., 1900-07-26
SAVED FROM, CREMATION.

Fire at Madison Explodes a Loaded Shot
gun and Wakes the Family.
MADISON, Wis, July 26.-The family
Of John 10y, in South Madison, was
saved from probable cremation by the
explosion of loaded shotgun. A fire
that broke out in their dwelling from
some unknown cause at $3.50 a. m.
spread until the flames enveloped the
gun and ignited the powder it con.
tanned. The discharge awoke the fam
lily Of five members just in time to save
them from being burned up.
The Princeton union., 1900-07-26
CONTROL TRANSPORTATION.

Russians Have the Railroad and French
Want the River Tugs.
TEN Ts1N, Saturday, July 21.-The
Russians announce their intention to
keep control Of The entire line between
Taku and Pekin until the conclusion of
hostilities, when they propose, they
say, to restore it to the Chinese. Ad-
miral Seymour strongly disapproved
allowing them to repair the line beyond
Tien Tsin. He considers that the Brit
ish should insure the undertaking and
conduct the repairs. Meanwhile the
French are endeavoring to obtain con.
troll Of the river tugs. 1t is believed
that they intend to share the control
with Russia.
The Princeton union., 1900-07-26
COMMUNICATION RESTORED.

Lord Roberts Reports a General Advance
North From Pretoria.
LONDON, July 26.-The war Office
has received the following dispatch
from Lord Roberts:
"Vandermerwe Station, July 24.-We
made general advance yesterday from
the position we have been holding east
Of Pretoria since June IL. Ian Hamil-
ton, from the north, reached Rustfon-
tein, seven miles north Of Bronkhorst
Spruit, on July %. This SO completely
surrounded the enemy's line of retreat
that they abandoned the strong position
they had been occu pying in front Of
Pole-Carew. Stephenson's brigade ad-
vanced yesterday unopposed to Glands
River station Our right was protected
by the First and Fourth brigades of
cavalry, under French, and Hutton's
mounted infantry. The former crossed
east of Wilge river.
Railway and telegraphic communi-
cation were restored last night.
"In the supply train captured at
Roodevaal were 300 Welsh Fusiliers,
most of whom had been prisoners. De-
vets force continues to move north
easterly. It was at Roodepoort July %,
with Broadwood not far behind, and
Little's cavalry brigade following
Broadwood. !o|'
Scattered Force of Beers.
"Baden-Powel reports as follows:
'Magato Farm, July 2l.-Colonels
Arey and Lushington, with 4,500 men,
drove 1000 Beers from a very strong
position and scattered them with con-
siderable loss. Our casualties were
killed and 10 wounded"
It is not clear whether the supply
train and 200 fusiliers mentioned in the
above dispatch are Identical with the
train and 100 Cameron Highlanders,
the capture of which was reported by
Lord Roberts in his communication of
July 21.
The following dispatch from Lord
Roberts has been received at the war
office:
"Bronkhorst Spruit, Tuesday, July
24.-We marched here today. This is
the place where the the Ninety-fourth
was attacked Dec. 10, 1880. The graves
of the officers and men are in fair pres.
ervation, and will now be put in good
order. The march was unopposed, but
French's cavalry and Hutton S mounted
infantry, making a wide detour on oul
right, met bodies of the enemy"
The Princeton union., 1900-07-26
SOME GROUND FOR HOPE.

Conger's Message of July 4 Disproves the
Massacre Story of June 80.
WASHINGTON, July 26.-The message
from Minister Conger, which came over
the wires from Captain Thomas, was the
first communication Of unquestionable
authenticity which has been received
from the American minister at Pekin
since his urgent appeal for help of July
2. It establishes clearly the fact that
the American minister and probably
the other legationers were alive on July
4, though in sore straits. Therefore, it
completely and finally disposes Of the
first stories that were published in
Shanghai Of tho massacre on June 80.
1t is true that it does not Of itself mega.
tive the report Of the massacre on July
E, two days after the date of the mes.
sage, but the officials here believe that
there is fully as much reason to believe
that the second report was as false as
the first is shown to be erroneous.
The Princeton union., 1900-07-26
st, Paul Educator Drowned.

ST. PAUL, July 26.-William Mon
tague Farrar, principal Of the Quincy
school, this city, was drowned while
bathing in Lake Elmo. It is thought
that he went beyond his depth and
being unable to swim was drowned be.
fore assistance could reach him.
The Princeton union., 1900-07-26
TROOPS ARRIVING AT TAKU.

Three Thousand Americans and Eight
British Transports.
SHANGHAI, Tuesday, July 24.-Three
thousand American troops have arrived
at Taku, as well as eight transports
filled with British troops. Both detach-
ments are deficient in artillery.
A cable steamer has started to lay a
cable from Wei Hal Wei to Che Foo
and Taku.
The Princeton union., 1900-07-26
SHOWS CONSTANT GROWTH.
Porto Rican Trade During the Last Year
and Nine Months.

Porto Rican Trade During the Last Year
and Nine Months.
WASHINGTON. July 26.-The division
of customs and insular affairs of the
war department has given out an alb
stract of Porto Rican trade during the
year and nine months the island has
been under American control. It shows
constant commercial growth during
the American occupation. It gives the
total value Of imports during the period
as $15, ,905, 1913; exports as $19,S28,275.
Of the imports into Porto Rico, the
United States leads with $6,821, ,2al;
Spain follows with $3,222,315; Great
Britain is third with So, ,539, 500; Ger.
many fourth, ST., 758,385.
The Princeton union., 1900-07-26
Many Immjrrants Arriving,

DULUTH, July 26.--Several hundred
immigrants from Russian Poland,
driven out by the czar's edicts, have
arrived in Duluth the past few days.
They will settle on farms near here or
go into tho mines. They are a we'll
appearing class of immigrants. They
bring in some property and many chill.
dren and are Industrious.
The Princeton union., 1900-07-26
Hubbard May Go to Italy.

WASHINGTON, July Cit is under.
stood here that former Governor Lucius
F. Hubbard of Minnesota is being con-
sidered in connection with the vacant
ambassadorsnip to Italy, caused by the
resignation Of General Draper of Mae.
sachusetts ..-
The Princeton union., 1900-07-26

American Wounded to Be Sent Home.
TEN Ts1N, July IA, via Shanghai,
July 26.-Most Of the American sick
and wounded have been taken in boats
to Taku, where they will embark on the
American hospital ship Solace for the
United States.
The Princeton union., 1900-07-26
Refused to Repeal Martial Law.

CAPE Town, July 26.-In the Cape
assembly the government Indignantly
refused to accept a motion in favor of
the repeal Of martial law in Cape
Colony, made by John Xavier Merriam,
formerly attorney general. Mr.. Ross
Innes expressed the readiness Of the
government to repeal the law whenever
repeal should become practicable, but
said the time had not yet arrived. The
house cheered the governments de-
eision. 'S
The Princeton union., 1900-07-26
Curtis Declines the Position,

WASHINGTON, July 90. = Ex-Repre-
sentative George M. Curtis of Iowa has
declined the Office of first assistant
postmaster general. Postmaster Gen.
eral Smith said after the close of Office
hours that no one else had been offered
the office. 4