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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-11-14

Pfof Heron, socialist, q few days
before the election. said {:
IL expect Mckinley to be elected
| hope be will be The republican
osr,y. whatever may be i's decIarsuous,
is in favor OF trusts. Republican
ADM nistratioo means growth 10 trusts.
! wish tho trusts we'll | hope they
" grow aud increase uotil the public
mud becomes 90 scoustomed to the
thought OF trusts tbs, they will resolve
90 one gigsotio rus', government
Ownership sn6 . sooislissd sts,e
ssts sl011>h pssrsassss Of sooisiisu
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-11-14
Bryan's Name Not For Sale,

Denver. Col November lO.-Wn
liam Jennings Bryan has declined an
offer OF en- editorial position on q
Denver afternoon paper at q salary OF
$4,000 year. In bis reply. which
was telegrsphed from Lincoln. Neb
today. he says.
81 shall remain here aud in the
future. ss 10 the past. defend with
tongue and pen the principles which
! believe to be right aud the policies
believe to be wise "
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-08-03
Chfna,s Proposition.

PARIS, Aug. 2.-The French consul
general at Shanghai telegraphs as fol-
lows:
eli Hung Chang has stated to the
United States consul that the ministers
will be put in communication with their
respective governments if the allies ar
rest their march on Picking. Chang is
yet unable to secure reply to the mes
sage in his care to the French minister
at Picking, as the tsung Ii yamen will
not consent to the forwarding of cipher
messages for the ministers.
sit is asserted that the foreigners
within the imperial city and the consul
lar corps have decided to entrust the de-
Tense Of the concessions to the interna-
tional naval forces"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-08-03
ATTEMPT IS MADE
ON THE LIFE OF The
SHAH OF PERSIA
Would-Be Assassin Mounts
His Carriage Step but Is
Quickly Disarmed.
GEAR OF RUSSIA Is NEXT

Bresci Says He Is to BE Assassinated.
Italy Demands the Punishment of
Those Who Conspired with the Muir
derer of King Misunderstanding Min
lister Requests an Investigation.
PARIS, Aug. 2.-An attempt on the
life of >the shah of Persia, Musafer Ed
Din, was made this morning, but luckily
it resulted in no harm to his majesty.
A man broke through a line of police
men as the shah was leaving his apart
ments and tried to mount the royal car
riage STEP He was seized and placed
2nder arrest.
It was just quarter past 8 o'clock
when the carriage of the shah emerged
from the court Of the sovereign's palace.
Seated in the carriage with the shah
was his grand vizier, while opposite
him sat General Paret. The carriage
turned to the left toward the Avenue
Bots de Bologne. Tt had proceeded but
a few yards when a man approached
the royal carriage He held a revolver
in his hand, but as soon as his intention
was OWNED the police disarned him be-
fore he was able to fire.
At the police station the man ex-
pressed regret that he had been unable
to carry out his intentions. He said:
This is an affair between me and
nv conscience"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-08-03
SECRETARY HAY SUSTAINED
Cabinet Approves of His Policy in the
Chinese Crisis.

Chinese Crisis.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2.-The state de-
partment has made public the CORE
spondence between Ii Hung Chang and
the state department regarding the aban-
donment of the campaign in Peking.
Telegram sent to the United States
embassies in Berlin, London, Paris,
Rome and ST. Petersburg and to the
United States minister to Tokyo:
Department of State, Washington;
Aug. 1, 1900:
'.In reply to a suggestion of Ii Hung
Chang that the ministers might be sent
under safe escort to Tien Tsin, provided
the powers would engage not to march
on Peking, the secretary Of state replied
July 30: -.
'''This government will not enter into
any arrangement regarding the DISPOSE
ton or treatment of legations without
first having free communication with
Minister Oonger. Responsibility for
their protection rests upon the Chinese
government. Power to deliver at Tien
Tsin presuppOses power to protect and
to open communication. This IS in
sisted on.
This message was delivered by Mr..
Goodnow July 81 to Viceroy Ii who
then inquired whether, if "free COM
munication were established between
the ministers and their governments, it
could be arranged that the powers should
not advance on Picking pending negotia-
tions."
To this inquiry the following reply
was sent by Secretary Hay Aug. /:
stGoodnow, Consul General, Shanghai:
ST do not think it expedient to sabmit
the proposition of Earl Lii to the other
powers Free communication with our
representatives in Peking is demanded
as a matter Of absolute right and not as
favor. Since the Chinese government
admits that it possesses the power to
give communication it puts itself in an
unfriendly attitude by denying it. No
negotiations are advisable until the Chi
nese government shall have put the Dip
lomatic representatives. of the powers in
full and free communication with their
respective governments and removed
all danger to their lives and liberty. We
would urge Earl Lii earnestly to advise
the imperial authorities of China to
place themselves in friendly commune
cation and cooperation with the relief
expedition. They are assuming heavy
responsibility in acting otherwise.
"You will communicate this informa-
ton to the minister of foreign affairs I"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-08-03
CRISIS is REACHED;
MINISTERS MUST Be
GIVEN PROTECTION
Chinese Government Will Be
Held Responsible For
Their Lives.
REPLY TO II HUNG CHANG

His Proposition toPut the Ministers In
Communication with Their Govern
ments sBrings Out New Phase In
the MISUNDERSTANDING Hay Re-
fuses to Open Negotiations.J
WASHINGTON. Aug 2.-The state de-
partment having made public the cor
respondence with Lii Hung Chang rela-
tive to the release of the ministers at
Peking and the position of this govern
ment being officially disclosed as one Of
unalterable opposition to the institution
of negotiations on the advance or freeing
of the foreigners at Picking, it Is believed
that crisis has been reached, diplomat
lcally speaking, in the Chinese situation.
If the Chinese government decides to
accept Secretary Hay s terms, it must do
SO very promptly, and its answer may
be forthcoming at any moment. Other
wise the march on Picking proceeds.
Neither the military nor naval COM
manders at Tlen Tsin or Taku have ad-
vised the government here of the re-
ported forward movement Of the inter
national force The officials would not
be surprised at the lack of report, even
were the march already under way,
owing to the delays in kilograms be-
tween Tien Tsin and Che Foo.
Doubt is expressed here, however, as
to the actual forward movement in force,
owing to the lack Of cavalry and artil-
lery. 1t is stated that military practice
would not warrant the forward move
ment Of the entire international COM
mand until the reconnaissance had been
made of the country in the immediate
front Moreover, it is said the column
would not start Harvard as a whole, but
in detachments, leaving a considerable
force at the base-Tien Tsin.
Strength of the Allies.
The last advices from any official
source that have been received by the
state department regarding the strength
of the international forces were to the
effect that it numbered %, 900 men of all
armies. This has since been increased
by at least one regiment and one battery
of United States troops, by 250 United
States marines and by an unknown num-
Der of Japanese troops, but the impress
sion is that the aggregate strength of
the column is not above $4,000 men.
This, however, is regarded by our
government as quite sufficient for the
purpose of an immediate advance, and
holding that in view they have lost no
opportunity Of quietly but earnestly
urging the Europeans to action. The
advantage was taken of the opportunity
afforded by the presidents return to
Washington to hold a meeting Of the
cabinet. Secretary Hay was prepared
with full report Of all that he had
done in relation to the Chinese trouble
since the presidents departure and there
was little for the cabinet to do but to
set the seal of it's approval upon the Sec
retary's policy, and particularly upon
the energetic communication to Ii
Hung Chang
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-08-03
RIGOROUS MEASURES TAKEN
Conspirators Against King Humbert
to Be Punished.

TO Be EunlSheQ.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2.-In compliance
with an urgent representation made by
Ambassador Fava, the Italian repre-
sentative in this country, Secretary Hay
has requested the governor of New Jer-
sey to take measures to obtain evidence
preliminary to the prosecution of any
persons within his state who conspired
to bring about the assassination of King
Humbert
Within a short time, therefore, the
authorities expect to have officially de-
termined the question whether the crime
was the result Of a conspiracy Matched in
the United States. If the evidence to
support the assertion that such is the
case can be obtained, it will then be
necessary TO decide whether the federal
or state laws permit prosecution Of per-
sons charged with conspiring against the
ruler of foreign nation.
The communication received at the
state department from Baron Fava
shows clearly that he has placed detec-
tives at work to put the responsibility
for the crime upon the shoulders of those
persons in Paterson who conspired with
Bresci to murder the king.
Baron FaVa mas not, OF course, asked
for the extradition Of any persons who
took part in the conspiracy, nor is he
likely to do so, as such request could
not be entertained by this government.
1t may be, however, that the laws of
New Jersey contain a provision under
which the conspirators can be prose-
cuted. The administration will take
whatever action it can to punish any
persons who conspired with Bresci
against the king. 1t is stated that un-
less rigorous measures are taken Italy
will not consider that this government
has behaved in friendly manner and the
cordial relations which exist between
the two governments may, in conse-
quence, be endangered.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-08-03
RETURNING THE SCHEDULES
Work of Verifying the Census Pro-
gressing-PopuIation of Honolulu.

Work of Verifying the Census Pro-
gressing-PopuIation of Honolulu.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2.-Out Of $4,000
population schedules representing the
entire population of tSe United States,
$4,000 have already been submitted to
the bureau by the enumerators and
practically all are expected to be In Aug.
Is. OF about 100000 schedules COM
prising the manufactures, $4,000 are
already in, and A, 073, 285 form schedules,
being the bulk of the agricultural sta
tistics, are on file.
The census of Honolulu, Hawaii, has
been completed and shows substantial
gain. The work of all but four OF the
enumerators in Alaska has been for
warded to Washington.
The statistics for the individuals are
furnished on separate. card, and with
478,000 cards statistics covering ! $780,
600 persons have so far been transferred
from the schedules to the cards by the
punching process and 5000, 900 of these
verified by the machine count.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-08-03
Winchester Inn.

This elegant hotel, situated upon the ont
skirts of the city of Winchester, Va, will be
formally opened June 18th.
II cost over 1925, 900, and accommodates $50
guests, is modern in all appointments, rich
iy furnished and conducted upon a high
plane of excellence.
The city of Winchester, made famous by
song and story, rich in historic reminiS-
cences, is located in the heart of he Shen-
andoah Valley. Its elevation is over LOO
feet the atmosphere cool and dry. The Inn
is located upon the hillside westward of the
town, and cool, bracing air fans it at all
times.
The many places of interest n this beauti-
full valley appeal strongly to the tourist and
those seeking summer rest. A visit to the
old battlefelds is interesting.
Beautiful shaded grounds surround the
hotel, chance for the children to romp no
signs keep off the grass excellent high
ways saddle riding, cycling, tennis, fishing,
bathing etc, afford means of enjoyment.
An excellent orchestra during the entire
season, Rates from $500 to S21 each per
week for single rooms; S25 to $40 for double
rooms. Rooms en- suite with bath. Write
for booklet. CHARLES ST, JOHN,
Winchester Va.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-08-03
viii BE Che Car Next.

ROME, Aug. 2.-The assassin of King
Humbert said to his warden today: at
will be the czar's turn next"
Bresci has been removed from Monza
to Milan.
The police have found evidence that
Bresci acted In collision with others
and numerous arrests have been made.
Bresci's brother, shoe dealer, another
kinsman named Marozza and several an
archists have been arrested at Prato.
Natalie Possanzini, who was arrested at
Ancona, admits travelling with Bresci
from Milan to MOnza.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-08-03
RUSSO AMERICAN
ALLIANCE PROPOSED
Governments Are In Full Ac-
cord on Chinese Affairs.
POLICIES ARE IDENTICAL

Both Desire the Permanent Pacifica-
ton of a-Rapproachement Be-
tween the Two Countries Would Com
soIidate Peace of Eastern Asia.
ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. Am alliance
between Russia and the United States
for the settlement of the Chinese crisis
is urged in lengthy article in The
Novoe Vremya.
This journal points out that just as
the Franco Russian alliance neutralizes
the warlike menace of the triple ALI
ance, so would rapproachement be-
tween the northern empire and the
United States consolidate the peace of
eastern Asia. 1t adds:
GAS in the case of the Franco Russian
alliance, our rapproachement with the
United States has, in fact, been long
prepared by the mutual and long stand
| ing sympathies between the two nations,
and it remains for diplomacy to give
shape and form to these sympathies.
The Novoe Vremya points out that the
attitude taken by the United States In
Chinese questions meets the fullest APP
| prOVal OF GuSS1d. N01Gu6F COuuCIy s0OAo
vengeance, but desires the substantial
and lasting pacifcation of China and the
far east.
''Both nations, . the journal says, ''are
sufferers by the competition of Chinese
cheap labor, but do not seek retaliatory
measures. Russia in the old world. and
the United States in the new world are,
by force of circumstances, the first to
enter into the historic struggle with the
yellow race, but just as in America we
will look upon the struggle not SO much
as rivalry between races as a rivalry
between civilization and the yellow dam
ger. In short, it affects Russians and
| Americans most and naturally creates
like interests in the same question and
impels them to view events in eastern
Asia from the same matter of fact his
torical and humanitarian standpoint"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-08-03
OCCUPANTS ALL INJURED.
After Wild Ride Down the Mountain
the Carriage Upset.

the Carriage Upset.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Aug. Whilere-
turning from the home of friend on
the other side of Red mountain family
carriage carrying three ladies and three
children rushed down on the horse COM
ing down the macadamized road leading
from the mountain top and finally up
set. Miss Susie Flemming was driving,
and when the carriage started on its run
she was thrown out. The wheels of the
vehicle passed over her body. fracturing
her left elbow and left shoulder
Mrs. Harry Engle jumped from the
moving vehicle, alighting on some sharp
stones on her head.
Mrs. E. j. O'Brien of Admission, who
is here on visit to Mrs. Flemming,
with limo, Lolita and Sarah Flemming,
children, were thrown roughly to the
ground and dragged some distance.
Mrs. O'Brien's arms were severely
bruised, while Sarah Flemming'e head
was severely cut.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-08-03
FREIGHT TRAINS COLLIDE.
Both Engines Demolished and Sixty
Box Cars Destroyed.

MOBILE, Aug. 2.-One of the worst
wrecks ever known on the southern di-
vision of the Louisville and Nashville
occurred at Grand Bay, Ala, about
o'clock. Southbound train No. 70 was
entering Grand Bay at the same mo-
ment that the extra northbound freight
was coming around the curve to the
westward of the station. The ENGINEERS
Immediately blew down brakes and put
ON the air, but it was useless the two
trains were under full Roadway and the
distance between them was so short be-
fore they had discovered each other that
q collision was unavoidable.
The trains rushed into each other
with tremendous crash, the locomo-
tives being smashed into pieces while
the box cars of either train were piled
upon one another. The engineers and
firemen, as soon as they saw that q
wreck was inevitable, jumped and es-
capped unhurt, except Fireman Reed
Smith, who was badly hurt about the
face. Some so box cars in the two trains
Were DESTROYED
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-08-03
GOVERNMENT is PoWERLEss
Course of Events Show That Rebels
Are In Control.

ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. "A commu-
nique in the Official Messenger says:
Information concerning the march
of events in China shows the absolute
powerlessness of the Picking government
against the rebels.
1.-The Chinese emperor's message TO
the car, dated July 3, substantially in
the same terms as those to President
Mckinley, President Loubet and Queen
Victoria, recited the czar's reply to
previous message and expressed grief
over the disorders in China.
"The absence of news from Picking as
to the fate of the Russian and other min
listers render mediation difficult. Rus
sian efforts will be directed to the resto-
ration of order in China. Russia is
willing to aid the emperor in this re-
gnect y
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-08-03
ALLIES EXPEDITION
AGAINST PEKING is
WELL UNDERWAY
Commanders Hope to Reach
the Chinese Capital by
August 10.
900 MEN WITH 40 GUNS

Lii Hung Chang Appeals to the United
States-China VIII Place the Minis
tiers In Communication With Their
Governments If the Expedition Is
Embargo on News.
SHANGHAI, Aug. 2.-The allies adj
vanced toward Picking Wednesday. 1t
is estimated that the expedition num-
bers 10000 men of all armies, with ITO
guns. 1t is hoped to reach Peking on
Aug. 70.
LONDON, Aug. because Of the fact
that the Chinese agents at the principal
European cable points use free cipher
communication with the viceroys the
foreign commanders at Tien Tsin have
seemingly put an embargo on news con-
corning the size and composition of the
forces advancing on Picking.
Neither the English admiralty nor the
foreign Office have intelligence from
Tien Tsin later than Friday, July 81.
kilograms from Hong Kong and
Shanghai indicate that restlessness is
increasing in southern China. The Ger
man mission at Namon has been de-
stroyed and the native city Of Wa Chow
is no longer considered safe for foreign
ers. At the Bogue forts target practice
is going on. At Canton the authorities
are enlisting recruits at SO month,
twice the usual pay. Proclamations
sent to the recruiting stations threaten
officers who defrauded the troops.
An agency at Shanghai says that Ii
Hung Chang has asked the United
States consul general, Mr.. Goodnow, if
he were placed in communication with
the ministers of Picking the commanders
would suspend the advance
Mr.. Goodnow, the report adds, replied
that he would ask the Washington au-
thOrities.
A third brigade was ordered to China
from India today. 1t consists of four
native regiments, about 5000 men.
Another Tien Tsin version of the mes
sage from the British minister at Pc
king, Sir Claude Macdonald, of July 81,
describes him as saying:
1--WE have provisions for many weeks,
but little ammunition.
A news agency dispatch from Tien
Tsin July % reports that Lieutenant
General Lipswitch has succeeded Ad-
miral Alexieff in command Of the Rus
sian forces there The Russians, the
dispatch adds. are constructing armored
trains in the Tien Tsin shops and intend
reconstruoting the railway as fast as the
column advances toward Peking.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-08-03
Insurance Rafes Increased.

AUGUSTA, Ga, Aug. 2.-The insur-
ance rates for Augusta have been revised
by the Southeastern Tariff association
and the new schedule has gone into
effect. 1t is estimated that the increase
in rates, while not uniform, will average
Is per cent. Excessive fire losses dur
ing the past year and alleged INSULT.
cheney Of fire apparatus and water sup.
ply, are charged as justification for the
increase
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-08-03
ronr Inlnren In a CoIlision.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Aug. "A double
headed westbound freight train on the
Seaboard railway ran into the rear of
westbound freight of the Central of
Georgia railroad, near Woodlawn,- 8
miles east of the city, and four men
were injured.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-08-03
COLUMBUS STRIKE SPREADS.
Briclxmasons Out-Painters and Plas.
terers May Become Involved.

tcrers May I8ecome InVOIVed.
COLUMBUS, Ca, Aug. 2.-Columbus'
labor troubles among the building trades
are spreading. Some of the brickma-
sons have walked out and the rest will
follow. The plasterers will probably go
out on a sympathetic strike with the
carpenters. 1t is possible that the paint
ers may become involved i'll the course
of few days.
1t is stated that the other local unions
were helping the carpenters. The COM
mittee of citizens who are trying to set
tie the strike held another meeting and
listened to the contractors side OF the
of the question. A 9-hour day has gone
into effect with the painters. IheY re-
ceive ten hours pay.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-08-03
Emanuel Meets His Mother.

MONA, Italy, Aug, 2.-King Victor
Emanuel III on arriving here met his
mother, Queen Marghuerita, at the cas-
tie. She fell into his arms weeping.
The king knelt before the body of his
father and repeatedly kissed and en-
braced it. Afterward, for an hour, he,
his mother and his wife prayed in the
death chamber.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-08-03
Gold From Nome.

SEATTLE, Wash, Aug. 2.-The steam
ship Senator reached here bringing
Nome advices up to July 90. She had
aboard S175, 000of Nome gold, also about
375 passengers who, unable to make q
fortune in the north, returned rather
than spend any more time there.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-08-03
Collision In the Gulf.

MOBILE, Aug 2.-The British steam
ship Pearl1nore, which has arrived here,
reports having been in collision with the
schooner Maplewood, which she towed
into the lower bay. The accident oc-
CURED in the gulf.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-08-03
40 Raise the Price of Coal.

MIDDLEsBoRo, KY, Aug. 2. - Coal
operators in this section are preparing to
raise the price of coal Sept. /. A new
coal mine has just been opened near
Oorbin, in Whitley county.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-08-03
Louisville's Population.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2.-The census
office today announced the population
of Louisville as 204, 731, an increase of
~, 602 over the census Of $780,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-08-03
Position of Russians Serious.

SHANGHAI, Aug. 2.-Admiral Alexieff
has gone to New Chwang where the
position of the Russians is regarded as
serious.
General Grodekoff, under date Of
Wednesday, Aug. 2, telegraphs as fol-
lows:
1.-THE Chinese fortresses at Hung Yum
were stormed by General Ajgustoff July
30, thus relieving the posts of Novoki-
ievskoje and Postja, threatened by the
Hung Hun garrison. Many guns were
taken. The Russian loss was two Off
GERS and six men killed and four men
wounded
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-08-03
Fifty Missionaries Massacred.

SHANGHAI, Aug at is reported
that 80 missionaries have been massa-
cred in the Shan ST province.