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New-York tribune., 1900-06-19
HOME FOR BLIND NEWS LIBRARY.

The New-York Free Circulating Library for the
Blind has been notified that it will receive perma-
nent home in the building of the New York
Public Library when completed and become part
Of the library. room will be provided for its
elusive use. The library at the present time con-
tains between 1200 and 1900 volumes about $50
pieces of music for the of the blind. Miss
Harriet Grey, OF Wellesley Hills Mass, has just
ordered in Europe for the library nearly eighty
new volumes. The library has about two hundred
readers Last year the circulation of books was
$685. and Of music 800 pieces The library is free
TO the blind Of the city Besides lending books. it
employs a teacher to instruct the blind who have
never learned to read. The library is supported bv
contributions. Its books housed in the parish
mouse no OF ST Agness Chapel, at No. 121 West Nine
ty-Hrst-st, where II has a rent free This
room must be given up in the fall and the officers
deslre hnancial aid to obtain the use of another
room until the new library building is Completed
The library was founded five years ago by Richard
Randall Ferry, blind man
New-York tribune., 1900-06-19
EVE OF THE CONVENTION.
STIRRING SCENES IN PHILADELPHIA
ENTHUSIASM FOR M'KINLEY
[By The Associated Press.I

Philadelphia June 1S.-To-morrow, the
forty-fourth anniversary Of the day on which
General John c. Fremont nominated by the
first Republican Convention, held at Musical
Fund Hall. in Locust-st-. in this city, the Re
publican National Convention will assemble IN
the great Export Exposition Building. in West
Philadelphia Here. amid the swelling memories
Of half a century. and in the presence Of men
who saw the bloodstained clouds lie across the
sunrise OF the party, the Republicans will meet
in the high tide OF their glory to name their Ma
1ional candidates and enunciate the platform for
the coming campaign.
The cymbals Of a conquering army never
cIashed with more vigor than they do here to-
night Amid the thousands Of warriors there
is but one choice for leader. His face is en-
graved upon banners and buttons it is framed
in flowers and in ivy on the walls. IL adorns
the windows Of the shops and looks down upon
the swarming crowds from every conspicuous
place Mckinley again Will lead the gray
boards and the young men in the November
battle Banners are dipped before his portrait
and the mention of his name arouses enthusi-
asm When his name is presented in the Con-
vention Wednesday a storm wild and
tempestuous will shake the great hall.
Ali the day the delegates and the crowds were
abandoning themselves to the joys Of the hour
From dawn until midnight the air never ceased
TO throb 10 the pulsations OF music, and the
streets constantly echoed the steady tramp Of
feet famous marching clubs paraded with
flying banners. Tonight the throngs were en-
thusiastic with delight. As a prelude TO the
Convention tomorrow, with the flash and
scream Of rockets and the glare of Greek fire
turning night into day, thirty thousand or
ganized Republicans marched through the
streets amid great enthusiasm.
The crowds oveTtiowed the sidewalks until the
procession seemed to force its way through the
packed mass Of humanity a strong vessel
ploushs her course upstream through packed
ice in winter.
Although the work Of the Convention could be
compressed within two days, the National Com
mittee has arranged a three days programme,
with one session OF the Convention each day.
The nights will be filled in with receptions,
smokers. entertainments at the clubs and open
air meetings.
Tomorrow the session Of the Convention prob
ably viii be brief. 1t win be called 10 order by
Chairman Hanna, and Senator Wolcott, the
brilliant Colorado orator s temporary chair
man. Will deliver his keynote address. a call
Of the roll and the announcement of the stand
ing committees, with the perfection of the per-
manent organization, will wind up the proceed
3ngs of the day.
New-York tribune., 1900-06-19
CHINESE ARMY STRENGTH.
ON PEACE FOOTING 100000 MEN, AND ON
WAR BASIS, 100000.

Washington June Is (SpeciaD.-From care
fu1Iv prepared information on file in the Bureau
Of Military Information at the War Depart
Banners" nominally contains about three hun
dred thousand descendants Of the Manchu
conouerors and their allies. The number main
tained on a war footing is from eighty thousand
TO one hundred thousand. The whole force IS
subdivided into three groups. consisting re-
spectiveIy of Manchus. MongOls and Chinese,
and forms sort of hereditary profession within
which intermarriage is compulsory. About
thirty-seven thousand are stationed in garrisons
in Manchuria; the Imperial guard al Peking con-
tains from six thousand to seven thousand and
these are the troops that were expected to de-
fend the foreign legations and protect foreign
interests from the mobs
The Ying Ping, or National Army, is calleu
also "the Green Flags" and "the Five Camps
This army consists of eighteen corps. one FOR
each province under the Governor Governor
General The nominal strength is from o4o'tpO
to 660OOO men, of whom about 2OO.OOO are avail
able for war, never more than one-th1rd Dell6
called out The most important contingent is
the Te Tien-Tsn army corps, nOminally lOOVOO
strong, really about $4,000. with modern organ1-
zation, drill and arms, employed in garrison
duty at Tien-TSin. and at Taku and other
forts. Besides these forces there are rner-
cenary troops raised in emergencies. and Mon
golian and other irregular cavalry, nominally
100000 strong, really about 2uUOU, but OF no
military value The total land army on peace
footing is put at 100000 men, and on war foot
ing about 1,OG000O but the army as whole
has unity cohesion there is no proper
discipline the drill is mere physical exercise. the
weapons are long since obsolete, and there Is
no transport commissariat medical service
New-York tribune., 1900-06-19
TAKING A T0TE CPOy MEDIATION.

GeOrge W. Van Siclen. OF this city who =
taken an active part IN awakening sympathy =
the Beers in their struggle with England, has u.
published twenty-five page pamphlet enuls-
American Sentiment Plebiscite Upon the 5'-
War The author begins by relating now IN - -
ne sent out letter 20 every clergyman la -
70 take the vote OF the voters OF his conSresss..
upon the question whether they favored the tsl.S-
states making offer OF mediation between Giss----
Britain and the two South African kepuoLcSs ~
the purpose OF putting stop TO the or NJ
er they were in favor of Great Britain in heF -.
or conquest" The number OF votes re eturns~. ns~,st
favor OF mediation is lojN0, and IA favor or o.sso
Brita1n's CODQUesting. IS45 The pamphie. -
siVes thrty-two letters from clergylnen S-svs
mediation. and Mr. Van Sclen says he coC.a I Tss
published many more uf The same AiDI -
author contends that this Government has ". 80
offered 10 mediate. Secretary Hay t1e -
trary Notwithstanding.
New-York tribune., 1900-06-19
WHEELER COMMANDS At CHIC4GO.
AND ASSIGNED To DEPARTMENT
OF THE LAKES

Washington. June Is (SpeciaD General
Joseph Wheeler. who to-day received his COM
mission as acknowledgement in the Regular
Army. and who promptly volunteered to 90 to
China, has been assigned TO command the De-
partment OF the Lakes. with headquarters at
Chicago. These orders will surprise Army o.
fcers, who have been under the Impression that
General Wheeler would promptly go upon the
retired list TO make a vacancy for the promotion
and immediate retirement OF Colonel E B. VIII
Iiston. 9th Artillery. that officer in turn making
a place for General SChWan-
General Wheeler has determined TO have as
much active service as allowed by Law, and win
continue in command at Chicago until he Is
cCmpulsOriy retired on reaching the age limit Of
sixty-fOur years on September 10 next. when
he will go to Alabama and enter the campaign
for his return TO Congress-
New-York tribune., 1900-06-19
SUFFERING At SEA.
STORY TOLD BY SURVIVORS OF sCHOONEE
NELLY ABOUT TO EAT \ PET
DONKEY WHEN SAVED.

Philadelphia, June 1s.-The British steamer Mary
land, from London for this city which arrived to
day. had on board Captain Baxter, his daUghtzr
and eight Of the crew OF the British schooner Nelly
who picked UP at June Il The Nelly
was owned IN ST Johns. y. r. and was bound
from Barbados to that place She was abandoned
in waterlogged condition IN latitude AZ u and
longitude So a.
The story told by the rescued IS one OF suffering
and privation. The Nelly left Barbados on MAY
% All went we'll until June Z, when a severe hurr-
cane was encountered For three days the Htts
schooner. of only 1S3 tons. was at the mercy q
the winds. Her decks were swept clean, not mast
being left standing. In addition all the pro-
visions board were ruined. On June 10 the
steamer Shenandoah was sighted, but the seas ral
so high she was unable to launch a boat she STOOD
by all day, but when the morning Of the Llh or0ks
she had disappeared.
Reduced almost to actual starvation, Captain
Baxter ordered a pet donkey OF his daughters
killed This about to be done when the Mary
land hove in sight The weather had moderated
somewhat. y boat was sent 10 the schooner All
board, including the donkey, were safely trans
feTred 10 the Maryland. The rescued party IN al
GitiOR TO Captain Baxter and his daughter Beatrice
aged fifteen, is follows. C. b HOldeue, Edward
Oxford Charles Myers. John Sullivan, Samuel SON
merton. J. Reemey, and William D0Oley. TheT
started for their homes in St Johns tO-nigh-
New-York tribune., 1900-06-19
THE HAWAIIAN DELEGATION.
TO HAVE TWO SEATS AND TO APPEAL
FOR STATEHOOD.

Philadelphia, June IS (SpeciaD.-One of the
most interesting delegations in the Convention
will be that Of Hawaii. Its members arrived
here last night. In the party are Colonel
Samuel Parker, Judge A. n. Kepoikai, c. B.
Wilson and r. Rycroft The quartet was the
centre of admiring crowd in the corridors of
the Walton. There had been considerable gossip
that the delegation would not be seated in the
Convention, but this was ended when the dele
gates were informed by members Of the Ma
tional Committee that two of them would be
put on the temporary roll. These will be Colonel
Parker and Judge Kepoikai, they having re-
celved the largest number Of votes for dele
gates 1t is understood that one of the dele
gates will seek opportunity to make a speech
before the Convention, urging the early ad-
mission of Hawaii to Statehood.
New-York tribune., 1900-06-19
THE REBEL VICTORY AT PANAMA.
LOSSES OF THE GOVERNMENT ARMY ARE RE
PORTED TO BE HEAVY.

LOSSES OF THE GOVERNMENT ARMY ARE RE-
PORTED TO BE HEAVY.
Kingston. Jamaica, June 1S.-The following de-
tails have been received here. furnished by pas
sengers who arrived here from Panama on board
the British steamer Don. from Colon. yesterday.
Of battle which was fought June 13 and II
on the Beiuca plain and Antoin HILL between
the Government forces. composed of three bat
talions. numbering about 1.J0O men. and force
of revolutionists under General Belasarce Parras
1t is asserted that 400 soldiers and 81
officers Of the Government force were killed and
that the remainder Of the Government army was
divided. One portion, it appears, retTeated to
Emprador on the Atlantic side of the IsthmUs
whence the troops were conveyed by the Pan
anna Railroad to Panama The other portion
proceeded to La Boca, the Pacific side.
Among the latter WERE 1t is asserted. twenty
five carloads Of wounded, who were taken to the
Panama hospitals after the battle Of June IA.
The passengers OF the Don further assert that
General Parras addressed a letter 20 General
CampOs the Governor of Panama, demanding
the surrender Of the city, adding that otherwise
the place would be taken by force. The foreign
cOnSuls and merchants consulted with the Gov
ernor but when the Don left Colon, on June Is,
nothing was known as to the decision arrived at.
But General ParraS was at Arrajaian fifteen
miles from Panama, with 1900 we'll armed in
fantry and 800 cavalry, it was believed General
city. 1t is asserted that if Panama falls Colon
must follow
New-York tribune., 1900-06-19
THE PORTO RICAN CENsrs
TOTAL POPULATION NEARLY THAT a.
MARYLAND-A SURVEY MADE


Washington. June 1S-Tbc Porto Rfra,
bulletin which was issued by the War Desar,-,.-',
to-day giving the population by civil divisio- -.
subdivisions is an interesting and ir7Dartap, -
and VIII serve 70 correct some popular -rfss-.'
tensions regarding the density dztribrtion -,
rate Of growth Of the population. The total uo.r
latiOu is 953.2B or about nire-tenths a. Iargs =
that OF the State OF Maryland IN lso. Con1s-,s-
this with the total OF previous official enun,s-.
tions when the island was a province OF suai, s
appears that from 1850 to 1871 the decenni,l ~.
Of increase was 41 per cent from lE77 % fss7 n
was 914 per cent, and from fsy 20 lS9 lt was la,
per cent. indicating a more rapid growth in 49,
last twelve years than from 1850 20 ISL Tbs -..
OF growth has varied I'm the seven civil deua-.
ments. from 81 rer cent in Humacao (the eaS-s-,
end Of the tsland) 70 307 per cent IN A-eCibo On.
of the west central departments. The most poDu
lous department in 1893 was Ponce. With 8g1qs =,
habitants. and the least poDu.ous AquadHa. with
sS.6i5. The population or the coast districts bss
increased less rapidly than that Of the disrie-s -
the Interior. seven Of the former having sustaf1af
actual losses Of population in the last weve years
AS a part OF the census work. the area of PORE
Rico, including the adjacent Islands Of v.sou.e
Cu!ebra, Mona and Muertes was measured ara
found 70 contain S.tNo square miies-aoout thres
than that Of the Eastern Shore OF MaryIand
sons to the square mile This is q aboti- tre IN.
as that OF Massachusetts. which had rs 20 t5s
square mile In 1890; twice that Of New York which
had 125. and thrice that Of Ohio. which hai 81
The most densely populated department is thar d
Aquadila. which has as persons To- the squars
mile Mayaguez has 32; Bayamon GIN which San
Juan is situated), 295 Arecibo 2ff; Ponce 2f7. ~
macao 24 and Guavama- Zl1-
The urban population Of Porto Rico is ralatvslv
small amounting to only 21f per cent Of the ga
If all towns with a population ~ 1890 or more srs
included. There are hfty-seven such "eities" II
only places which contain $500 luEahitanrs
each are included, the proportion is only ST. rer
cent Of the total population. as compared vita 55
per cent IN Cuba and 90 rer cent i1 tha Unirs5
poD,IIatfon Of more. tha-I 6ra ascb --f @ -l't9
Juan, s20iS; Ponce and its port, q go; Nayaguez
on the west coast 15.1sT and Arecibo. sdlS TIA
population Of Aquadi'a Is 6.425; of CazGas $40.
OF Cayey. 3.709; Of HumacaO 4tZS, of Hauati 4at
Of San German, 3S5i; OF CtUado. $50, of yaueo
6.lo8; Of Lares. 314, OF GUEyama 5.334 OF Fa-
jardO 3.414. and Of COamO. 32h. No other town n
the island contains many $3.50 Inhabitants
New-York tribune., 1900-06-19
FILIPNOS WANT THE BIBLE.

The American Bible Society has received re-
port from its agent in Manila the Rev. Jay c.
Goodrich, in which Mr.. Goodrich says that the
climate OF Manila and of the Philippine Islands is
certainly trying, but if one is careful and guards
himself there is no reason why he should not pass
a long and useful life there in perfect health Re
garding the natives he says:
The reception OF the Scriptures by the Filipinos
has been with eagerness every hand. They are
not satisfied with buying and reading the Bible.
but keep asking for books on Bible study, and
choose Bibles with references and maps. For all
kinds of Christian work the prospect is bright.
The Chinese coming into Manila rapidly, and
Will hold their place the chief commercial people
OF the city.
New-York tribune., 1900-06-19
ANOTNT OF BOND EXCBlNGES

Washington June 1S-The exchange OF old bonds
under the recent of Congress for new bonds
bearing cent interest to-day passed the $500
100000 mark and far has resulted in a net profit
10 the Government OF about S,00000. The exact
amount exchanged up TO the time for closing the
Department to-day was 5000 179 .250 and of this
amount SIP $500 received from individuals
and institutions other than National banks The
amount exchanged exceeds the expectations of the
oihcials OF the Department who regard the trans
action as unqualified success.
New-York tribune., 1900-06-19
I.AFAYETrE CI.Ass DAY.

Easton. Penn. June is CSpeciaD--Ovar two thOa'
sand persons attended the class day exercises q.
Lafayette College to-day Edward c. Bray q
Lambertville. N J.. was master OF ceremonies e
win s. Ely, Of Peoria. H.. salUtatoFian; James .
Logan, jr., OF DnlsburE. historian; Arthur PHILLIPS
of Scranton prophet; Charles A. Schmidt OF Na7s
retn poet; Joseph Address OF AIddlsville, y .
class orator; William l. Williamson. Of Munc!
Penn, mantle orator; Stuart Nye HUrchiusoA =
BeIvtdere, n J., presentation orator and Frede-A
F. Aver, OF SheSheQuin. valedctOrIan- The pro-
enade concert on the campus. given 0y the sell~
class took place tonight.
New-York tribune., 1900-06-19
REPUBLICAN, CONGRESS- HEADQUARTERS

Chicago. June 1S.-The Republican National Con-
gress Committee opened its headquarters to-day at
the Auditorium Hotel. Congressman Ba abcock of
Wisconsin, chairman Of the committee. is here in
charge. He expects Representatives J. s. Sherman
of New York, the vice-chairman; Jesse Overstreet
Of Indiana, the secretary and j. A. r Hull OF
Iowa. the chairman Of the Executive Committee
10 be here early in July TO assist him in CARRYING
on the committee work
Representative II. o. Loudenslager of Nev-Jersev.
will remain at Washington as head OF the Press
Committee.
New-York tribune., 1900-06-19
X-sENAroR HIscocK ON ROOSEVELT

Frank Hiscock. the former United States Senator
from NewYork. walked into the Fifth Avenue
Hotel last evening and some of the loungers in
the lobby remarked that he was a Republican of
past prominence who had not been mentioned as a
possible candidate for the Vice Presidency An
inquiry brought from Mr.. Hscock the reply: II
have not been IN Philadelphia. and not going
TO the Convention"
Asked if he thought Governor Roosevelt would
be nominated for Vice-Presdent, he replied ''It
looks that way"
New-York tribune., 1900-06-19
~ ENERcIsEs Ar slrIrH

Northampton. Mass. June IS-The ivy exercises
by the senior class OF Smith College were held 70
day. The order was somewhat different from pE%
vious years. in that the literary parts were given
in the chapel instead OF out OF doors, TIE elas5
or tSUJ had The privilege OF planting the aFst W
beside the new Seely Hall The address Of ~ ~
come was delivered BY the class president ~ ~
Gould. The usual reception 10 the public was Aef
in Hillyer Art Gallery during the afternoon.
New-York tribune., 1900-06-19
END OF THE COLLEGE YEAR
w1LL1sroN SEMINARY YEAR ENDED.

WILLISTON SEMINARY YEAR ENDED
Easthampton. Mass. June 1s.-WLlistOn SEN
mary closed successful year to-day. A class q
nearly forty was sent out. and pupils VII enis
the following colleges: Harvard. Dartmouth. Az
herst, Williams. Trinity. Yale, Princeton, COrls-
Washington and Jefferson; also the following 81
enttfc schools: Lawrence. Massac chUsetts Institu-
OF Technology Sheffield, Pennsylvania Medical. sa1
schools OF pharmacy in Boston and PhilaAelpha
New-York tribune., 1900-06-19
AWAITING THE MONSOON.
LORD CURzoN REPORTS ON FAMINE con-
DITIONS IN INDIA.

London, June 1S.-The following dispatch has
been received from the Viceroy of India, Lord
Curzon of Kedeston:
The weeks famine reports show state Of gen
eraI expectancy pending the advance OF the
monsoon which has not yet appeared. Heavy
rain has fallen in Burmah, Bengal and the
deltaic and central districts Of Behar-
On the west coast the monsoon current is weak
and has not progressed north of Goa nor pene-
trated to the most affected regions. and the hot
weather conditions still exist. There is i'm
provement possible in the affected districts, nor
any decrease of numbers on the relief works
until there shall be a heavier general rainfall
The relief total now reaches 592OOOO.
New-York tribune., 1900-06-19
WORTH ANY COST TO cHR1sr1ANIzE.

Chicago June lS-A dispatch to "The Tribune"
from Denver says that Bishop Earl Cranston who
recently returned from China. declared from the
He said:
cost in hoodshed, II we can make the millions 9f
Chinese true and intelligent Christians. l would
cut all OF the red tape in the world and break all
The treaties ever made TO place the armies or the
New-York tribune., 1900-06-19
PRAYERS FOR MISSIONARIES.

The Rev. DIR. Arthur J. Brown. one Of the secre-
taries of the Presbyterian Board of Foreign Mis-
sions, sent out a notice yesterday that a service
Of special prayer would be held tomorrow noon
in the Presbyterian Building. No. l5t Fifth-ave.
This meeting is part of a simultaneous movement
in various lands and In many cities. Prayers will
offered for the mperiiled missionaries in China,
and statements will be made by the secretaries OF
the various boards as TO the situation Laymep as
well as clergymen are invited to be present.
New-York tribune., 1900-06-19
THE LETTER AND THE sPrRT-

From The London Chronicle
Sir Wilfrid Lawson who is an ardent LiherAt.sss
list would have been startled. if he had oeeh S,ss
snt, Oy passage IN AIR. Cerveu Wiiliams erTrr~
from the chair OF the Congrega tional Union = n
unless there has been mistake soneNA VIII
the printing office Of The Examiner --slt,. rhat
iaTnS CONGRATULATED mis- audience t1e l@.t ,,srs
the Liberation Society had had a loager anu - -
fruitful life than any OF the orgaDizatiof4 =, 1,,r-
cosnac character which preceded a. ~ = ssnr.
ably a compositor who thinks more OK tAS -
than tha istter.
New-York tribune., 1900-06-19
THE sH1NNECoCK GETS AWAY.

The steamer Shinnecock, which started Sunday
evening for Philadelphia with party going to at
tend the Republican Convention, passed out Sandy
Hook yesterday morning after remaining in the
Lower Bay all night.
New-York tribune., 1900-06-19
MISSIONARIES STUDY HOME CONDITIONS.

Thirty-three young men and women. recently ap-
pointed missionaries by the Presbyterian Church.
met at the Presbyterian Building. No. 156 Fifth
ave. yesterday afternoon and made a tour Of the
lower East Side under the guidance Of the Rev
John Bancroft Devins. Seventeen Of these have
been appointed to various stations in China. The
object OF the tour. Mr.. Devins said. to show
those who going TO foreign fields what an ex-
cellent opportunity there Is for missionary work
right here in New-YOr and what was being done
in the way Of home missions.
New-York tribune., 1900-06-19
WILLIAM A. cHANLER ALSO MENTIONED

ianapolis, June 18.-John W. Kern, Democra tic
candidate for Governor, asked tonight whom
the Democrats would nominate for Vice President
He said:
do know IT will be Democrat and not Towne
/ have heard number of persons mentioned, but
Of all have heard spoken of my choice at pres
ent would be William Astor Chanler OF New-York
He is popular, and elected 10 Congress from
2 district that was 1000 Republican. He has
e%iean Gear record: ne raised ana equipped resiment in
would add great strength 10 the ticket I do not
believe any man will be nominated who has oC-
cupied such an advanced position silver as
A. J. Warner. Of Ohio.
New-York tribune., 1900-06-19
ELLIOTT DANFORTH FOR BRYAN TICKET

indianapolis June lS.-In statement to The
News" to-day Benjamin F. Shveley of South
Bend, stated positively that he was not a cendi-
date for the nomination Of Vice President on the
Democratic ticket Mr.. shiveey recently refused to
accept the GubeTnatorial nomination. and John XV
Kern was chosen. Mr.. Shiveley expressed the
opinion that Elliot Danforth Of New-York will be
the ticket with w. J. Bryan.
New-York tribune., 1900-06-19
AMERIcAN PARTY REACHEs a PoRT.

Sag Harbor. Long Island. June 1S-Mrs. Clara
Mathez. whose husband went TO China several
months ago to superintend mining interests in the
district where the Boxers have been violent, has
received news that Mr. Mathez and his party have
reached port and in safety. His family daily
expected to hear Of his death.
New-York tribune., 1900-06-19
DETECTIVE ASSIGNED TO KANSAS CITY

At the request Of the Democratic National Com
mittee the Police Commissioners have assigned
Detective Valley to go to Kansas City during
the Democratic National Convention TO look out
for New-York crooks and assist the local police