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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-26
ADVANcE I'M cOAL

Ne ~ YORK, Sept. 25.--The two quail
ities ~ coal known as pea and buck
wheat. which are now used for steam
generating purposes, have jumped up 81
ton. Pea coal now costs the consumer
$3.50 and buckwheat 4 Arising out
OF this advance. threats Of law against
dealers are already being heard
For some time a large number OF
dealers. under stress Of competition.
have consented to omit IN contracts
which they have male with manufact-
urers and large )ftice buildings the
clause which permits them 10 break me
agreement in case Of strikes. But de-
spite the absence Of This clause. none
OF the dealers would supply coal under
their contracts except at the Increased
price Of 81 ton. The consumers have
no alternative except to submit or go
without COAL but many of them de-
clared today that they would appeal To
the courts to compel the coal men 10
i've up TO their contracts and 70 refund
money paid beyond the amount called
fcr In the agreement The retailers
profess to stand in 10 fear OF these ac-
tons. "UsaSes Of trade" they assert
ed. viii protect them
Domestic coal remained unchanged at
500 for white ash and S7.25 for red ash.
as Il standard price. Bituminous coal
men continue to reap a harvest as a
result Of the strike The net advance
IN soft coal since last Friday averaged
about 90 cents ton. and with matters
as they are in the anthracite regions
another rise nay be looked for. The
soft coal men say that even should the
strike cease they will maintain present
prices as the lemand for their product
S sufficiently large to enable them to
get the rates asked.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-26
MINERS CONTINUE
TO JOIN STRIKERS
Another County Sends a Call
for Troops.
SOME CONCESSIONS MADE
Trsdesmen Advertise That Goods win Be
Sold Only for Cash sad Refuse
Credit to Strikers Price
Of Coal Advances.

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 25.- The
most Interesting development In the
coal strike situation today was the re-
quest Of another county OF the state
for troops to assist the authorities in
maintaining order.
Today Sheriff Harvey, OF Luzerne
county notified the governor that ow-
ing 10 night marches Of the strik-
ers he could not guarantee the safety
Of persons and property and asked that
state troops be sent 10 his county. The
governor after dellberation concluded
that the situation at present IN Lu-
zerne did not Justify the sending Of
state troops
The marching strikers in Luzerne
county before daylight this morning
were quite successful in getting men
70 quit work and join in the strike.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-26
nIR rRoops RncALLEn

| WASHINGTON. Sept 25..-The Unit.
"a states government today took the
/ first steps toward the redemption OF
rs promise made 70 the Russian gov
ernment August 2S last. by cablegrnm
instructing General Chaffee to reduce
the American forces in China to the
proportions Of legation guard.
! Nearly month ago the Russian gov
ernment was told through NJ. De Vol
/ liant. It's charge here. that n the Rus
/ sian forces and ministry We're with
drawn from pekIn 1--WE shall give in
structions 20 the commander Of the
American forces in China 10 withdraw
our forces from Pekln after due confer
ence with other commanders rs 10 the
time and manner OF withdrawal"
That time has now come and today's
action marks the beginning OF the dis
appearance OF the American army from
China. for, although some military force
is to remain. Il viii not be OF the char
aeter OF an army but, under the con-
ditIons laid down in the order to
General Ch0ffee and especially under It's
official designation as legation guard"
VIII b? rather OF the nature Of a civil
guard.
This small force will not be included
IN any military operations which may
be conducted by the allied armies. and
so viii not fall subject TO the direction
Of Field Marshal Count Won Walder-
see, commander-in-chief
Much thought has been given to the
proper number of troops 10 be allotted
for the purpose, and Il is believed that
the ! 400 men selected will be Sufficient
TO protect the American legation against
any force that could be brought
about IL Is noteworthy. too, that the
most complete arrangements have been
ordered for the maintenance OF the men
while care has been taken that there
shall not be a shortage Of ammunition,
as there was in the British legation
during the siege.
About week will be required to
bring the 5000 soldiers away from
PelSn.
The instruction 10 Minister Conger
relative TO establishing relations with
the Chinese ENJOYS is stili withheld,
TO allow the president to
some finishing touches. This
instruction Is regarded as OF much inn
portance and will make part of the
case Of the government and be laid be-
fore congress at the next session.
II Is settled that Minister Conger Is
to be a member Of the commission to
settle the various questions remaining
to be adjusted
The reported adhesion Of the British
to the position assumed by
the United States government regarding
Germany's proposition TO make surren-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-26
STILL NO FUSION.
Idaho Democrats ana Populists Cannot
Agree on State Ticket.

BOISE, Ida, Sept. $50 far as can
be learned. the prospect Of fusion be-
ing effected between the Populists and
Democrats on the state ticket has
about vanished. While il is not given
out that the effort has met with fail
ure, such seems to be. the result.
II is understood that efforts are still
being made to get the parties together,
but TO progress has been made and
they are so far apart that it is the
opinion Of many of those interested that
nothing will be done.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-26
Lu TA1 FoRrs occrp1nn-

TAl<U, Sept. PA Russian force of
SIX companies of infantry and two
sduadrons of cavalry occupied the Lu
Tai forts last night without suffering
any casualties. The Chinese had pre-
viously He'd.
The Russians are building the Tlen
Tsin railway station and others. and
the prospect that the railway will be
handed over to another power Is re-
mote. The Russian minister NJ. De
Giers, Will remain at Pekin for the pres
ent.
An expedition will start from Taku
for Fac Ting Flu September %.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-26

Is difficult. In the course Of a conyer-
sation with representative Of the AS
ISOLATED Press Earl II said he did not
believe that an early settlement Of the
difficulty was probable because Of the
number of nations 10 be treated with,
and he I'D not think the attack upon
the Pei Tang forts complicated the sit
uatlon.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-26
TWO TOWNS SAFE
Reports of Flood Disasters in Texas
Were Exaggerated

AUSTIN. Tex, Sert. 25,-The reports
of the destruction Of the towns Of Mar
BILE Fails and Sansaba, sent out last
night, were Incorrect. This morning
both towns were reported safe with no
loss of life or city property. but there
has been great destruction Of farm
property all along the valley.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-26
BEyERIDGE AT CHICAGO.
Stated That Independence Should Not
Have Been Promised to
the Cubans.

CHICAGO. Sept. Ex-senator Bever-
idge. of Indiana. was chief speaker at
the Republican mass meeting tonight in
the auditorium under the auspices Of
the Marquette Club. There was a great
audience to hear Senator Beverilge.
His address was a lengthy and elo-
duent defense Of the policy Of the ad-
ministration. The senator stated. how
ever, that he believed that a mistake
was made when Cuba was promised in
dependence.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-26
REPLIES DIFFER.

LONDON. Sept 25.--Acoording 10 a
dispatch received here from Berlin, the
Russian and japanese replies to Ger
manys proposal received yesterday,
asserted that Russia "assents In prin-
ciple," while Japan's answer Is an
emphatic approval"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-26
wATERsPoUT IN IOWA.
Cars Blown From Tracks and Many
Houses Destroyed.

r DES MONIES. Ia. Sept. 25.-Four
persons were killed and several severe-
ly injured in a waterspout and torna-
do at Ferguson this evening. The rail-
way station was badly wrecked, several
cars were blown from the tracks and
many houses destroyed Wire connec-
tion with Ferguson is interrupted and
II is impossible to learn the names of
all the killed and injured.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-26
War Between Germany and China Seems Certain and Won Wal
dersee Is Expected to Seize Everything Available.
S. TROOPS RECALLED EXCEPTING LEGATION GUARD
Force 400 Msn VIII Protect American Wsee
Chance Direct American General Uprising Southern
China Threatened Empress Army Reeapure
Pha Canton Is Threatened by Boxers Bishop Tortured

! LONDON. Sept. 2G--Only through the
Associated Press advices from New
York. published In this mornings pa
perH, does the British public learn that
the United states and Great Britain
are once again ranged together Ia op-
position 10 the continental powers
/ Apparently such a grouping was en-
tlrcly unexpected In both Berlin aud
I London, and until the official state
mont II made comment will be with
/ held.
The Daily Chronicle. however. devotes
I n brief editorial paragraph to the an
I nOuncgnfnt, expressing hope that Il IL
erroneous and declaring that the on
ly way In which England can reap the
/ fruit of her eXertions IN China is by
standing shoulder Ga shoulder with
Germany and japan ns the only eftec-
/ tive cOunterD0lac 10 Ruse0-French ma
chlnations and the wcak-kneed policy
OF America"
Meanwhile the news from China lndl-
Gates that events are rapidly drifting
IN the direction 0f war between Chi
ma and Germany. There II the best
reason FOR believing" says the Shang-
hai correspondent ~ the Morning Post.
that Count Won Waldcrsee on arriv-
inR az Taku VIII prceent an ultimatum
demanding the surrender Of five lead
erS of the antl-foreign uprising. After
\ few hours grace he VIII formally
declare war and, taking advantage VI
Germany's position az bellIgerent. he
Will proceed 20 seize everything avail
able with the German forces and fleet
1T ~ expected that Germany VIII
take the wn Sung forts and Kiangan
arsenal thus dominating Shanghai II
Is also believed that she WIN attack
the Kinng Win forts. on the Yangtse
from the land side and endeavor TO
seize the Chinese neet. Including the
valuable new cruisers.
Falling In this she viii at least oc-
cupy an the provinces OF Kiang Su
north of Iangtst,
The French viii support Germany
This is rot rumor hut reliable In
formation ana win probably be con-
nrmed M the f5relgn office. Prompt
action i necessary 10 prevent a coup
which viii constitute "A serious menace
70 British interests"
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is necessary 10 adhere 10 the cash sys-
TEN until tranquility is restored.
An unyerifled report was circulated
last night that several operating Arms
have lntimat@d that when their em-
ployss stop work they VIII be asked 10
yacate the houses hey are occupying
as tenants OF the companies.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-26
RUSSIA AND Japan REPLY

BERLIN. Sept 25.-The foreign Of
hce officials here inform the Associat-
ed Press that Russia and Japan have
formally answered the German note,
particularly emphasizing their agree
ment 10 the nroposltlon 20 have the
ministers designate the guilty"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-26
NO VERDICT REACHED.
Jury on Howard Case Is Hopelessly
Hung.

FRANKFORT. KY. Sept. 25.-The
jury in the Howard case reported this
afternoon that the jurors had been un-
able to reach a verdict A hung jury
had been generally predicted.
Judge Cantrill did not discharge the
Jury and 1t will report again at 3
o'clock tomorrow. It Is generally
believed that the jury Is hopelessly
hung and that verdict will not be
found.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-26
A RUSSIAN VICTORY

ST. PETERSBURG, Sept. 25.-The
war office announces that General Sach-
aroff, chief Of the Russian general staff,
captured Chu Ian Chen. near the Sun
gan river, September 70, putting to
flight 5000 Chinese. It is added that the
I Russians sustained no casualties.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-26
WORLDS TRoTTING RECORD.
Lowered by Abbott Another Half Sec
Ond to 2:0SA.

TERRE HAUTE. Ind, Sept. 25.-The
Abbott. driven by Geers, today clip
ped another half second from the
worlds trotting record Of 2:O3%, held
by him, making the mile In 2:0Si5.
Coney. 2:02A, owned BY Ed Gaylord.
of Denver. went against time to beat
the amateur worlds pacing record to
wagon, finishing a remarkable mile in
2:0SSi
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-26
cANToN THREATENEn

LONDON. Sept Pa news agency
dispatch rom Hong Kong says that
10000 Trlads have congregated IN the
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-26
WouLp REcAPTrRE PEKIN.

SHANGHAI Sept. 25,-It Is reported
from Chinese sources that the dowager
empress has issued secret edict COM
manding Ii Hung Chang 20 raise an
army 10 recapture Pekin.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-26
ENGLAND,s REPLY.

LONDON. Sept. 25.-Lord Salisbury
has replied 10 the German note In terms
Identical with those Of the United
States.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-26
oENERAL uPRIsINa ExpEcTEp

GENhRAL UPRISING EXPECTED
BERLIN. Sept. 25.-Alarmlng news
from China has reached the German
government. but Il VIII not be publish
"a now as Germany Intends 10 use II
during the conferences IN Pekin.
Won Waldersee has cabled Emperor
William direct that he has found the
general situation more dangerous than
he had expected. az II has grown worse
during the last fortnight and consuls
In central and south China are expect
lng general uprising.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-26

der OF Chinese ringleaderE condition
precedent 10 negotiations, has given the
greatest satisfaction IN official circles
here.
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FAIRLY SETTLEMENT DOUBTFUL.
Copyright 1900, The Associated Press.)
TEN TSIN. Sept. 2S, via Taku, Sept
24.-Li Hung Chang will proceed for Pc
kin In a few days. He remains under
close Russian guard and access to him
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-26
METAL MARKET.

NEW YORK, Sept s57-sllver. ssss;
lead. unchanged.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-26
vcIToRY FoR ToRPEpo TLEET.
Torpedoed Every Ship in the Naval
Maneuvers.

NEWPORT, r. l.. Sept. 2e.--The Sec
ond night of the naval maneuvers OF
this port resulted apparently In an
overwhelming victory for the torpedo
feet, which claims TO have torpedoed
every ship which it encountered IN
passing the blockade.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-26

SAN FRANCISCO. Sept. 25.-Whsat.
December. 1854 cash. 1O5.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-26
WHEAT MARKET.

PORTLAND. Sept. 25.-Wheat. Walla
Walla. 55. S.; Valley and bluestem, 59c.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-26

CHICAGO. Sept. 25.-wheat. October,
opening. 771s. 77B; closing. 7s7.
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LIVERPOOL. Sept. 25.-Wheat, Sep
tember. IS. 2%d.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-06-06
FIGHTING SHIPS READY.
The Indiana and Massachusetts to
Sail This Afternoon.

PHILADELPHIA. June 6.-AdmiraI Ca
sey. commandant Of the League Island
Navy Yard. said today that the order tc
send the Massachusetts, and Indiana on
an immediate two months cruise is purely
experimental. The Massachusetts is in
the back channel" he said. "aH ready to
carry out instructions. and the Indiana is
taking on the last of her stores. Both
move at high tide this afternoon"
The two vessels were loaded with enough
coal to make a trip across the Atlantic,
and contain large supplies OF ammunition.
There are 12O men in sAe reserve crew Of
each ship, the remainder Of the compile
ment Of 405 sailors and eighty marines hav-
ing been distributed among the various
naval stations after the vessels reached
here from Brooklyn. The fun crews were
filed out with the 525 men Who came here
on the frigate Hartford from Hampton
Roads, and the other details orr cred from
New York and Boston The Hartford's men
include 400 landsmen. who have just been
brought around from San Franc.sco. Re-
cruits were also taken from among the
sixty landsmen and apprentices on the re-
ceiving ship at League Island.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-06-06

Both Houses Of Congress were still in
session when The Times went to press
this afternoon 1t was she intention Of
the leaders Of the Republican majority to
bring about the fnal adjournment az 3
O'Clock, and a concurrent resolution 20
that effect had been introduced in both
branches When it was offered in the
Senate by Mr.. Allison, however, it was
laid on the table, the idea being that it
could be taken Up at any time prior to
the hour named. and then. should such
action become necessary. the hands of the
clocks could be set back to give further
opportunity for the transaction Of busi-
ness. as is usually done at the close Of the
session
The scenes Of the closing day in both
Houses were of more than ordinary inter-
est, and the galleries were crowded by
spectators from an early hour in the morn
ing- In the House. the members were
sleepy at first. but. after a quorum had
finally been brought together with the as
sistance Of the Sergeant-at-Arms. business
was despatched with ceIerity. The Gen
eral Deficiency and Sundry Civil Appropria-
tion bills were finally disposed Of. The ap-
preparation Of $200, coo for beginning the
work on the proposed Memorial Bridge be-
tween Washington and Arlington was lost
from the latter measure, having been eIimi-
mated in conference
The House practically ceased to transact
business at 1870, one recess after another
being taken News from the Senate was
received every few minutes as 70 he
progress Of the armor-plats entanglement-
At O'Clock il was unOficialIy reported
that the conferees On the SUndry Civil bill
had reached an agreement.
AS was 10 have been expected. the clos-
ing debate in the Senate On the proposi ition
TO give 20 the Armor Trust a free license
10 rob the Government, was excs sediugly
bitter, and the consideration OF this fea-
ture Of the Naval Appropriation bill occu-
pied the attention OF SenaJS-s and specta-
tC1s during most Of the day.
The members Of the Cabinet assembled
al the White House shortly before noon
and accompanied the President to the
Capitol Secretary Cortelyou and Assist
ant Secretaries Pruden and Barnes, OF the
Executive stan were also in The party
The Capitol was reached at 12-15 and the
party went al once 10 the Presidents
room OF the Senate side Of the building
where a batch OF enrolled bills were
awaiting the Executive signature An in
promptu reception was held. the Senators
drifting out singly and in groups 10 greet
the President and the members Of the
Cabinet
Party leaders az the Capitol expressed
the belief this afternoon that the first ses-
sion OF the Fifty-sixth Congress Will ad-
tourn sine die this evening. They are
not agreed as 10 the hour. but At O'Clock
the prepOnderance Of opinion appeared to
be that the end Of the session would come
at o'clock
At O'Clock the Senate adopted the Pen
rose amendment giving the Secretary OF
the Navy the power to FIX the price OF az
NOR plate. by a vote Of 80 10 35.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-06-06
TAYLOR WANTED IN KENTUCKY.
Republicans Said 10 Re Insisting on
His Return.

LOUISVILLE. June 6.-Former Adjt--
Gen Daniel r. Collier arrived here today
fresh from a conference with W. s. Taylor.
Charles Finley and other refugees at In
dianapolis. He carried word to Taylor
from former Governor Bradley and other
leaders in this State. notifying him that
unless he returned to the State and dis-
continues the role of q fugitive from JUS
tice the party leaders viii drop him
The departure Of former Assistant Sec
retary OF State J. b. Matthews today was
somewhat mysterious II is reported that
he has gone TO Indianapolis TO confer with
Taylor. General Collier said today that
he had received many fattering offers Of
support for the Republican nomination for
Governor, but that he had given the mat
ter very little serious thought.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-06-06
A CALL FOR THE MILITIA.
ST. Louis Citizens Appeal to Cover
stephens for Aid.


ST. LOUIS, June "A number of rep
resentative business men, largely OF the re-
tail district, have petitioned Governor
Stephens to call out the militia for the par
pose of preserving order during the local
car strike troubles
An answer has been received from the
Governor, in which he takes the ground
that the st. Louis authorities have no. yet
exhausted their remedies, and that the po-
lice, the posse comitatus. and the Mayor
must do their full duty before the State
soldiers can be sent into St Louis.
The negotiations for settlement Of the
strike are deadlocked this morning. and
nobody pretends to know how an agree
ment can be reached in the immediate
future. The car company claims to be re-
cruiting rapidly all the men needed to run
its cars, and IL is known that the agents
Of the corporation are active in the East
and West in bringing in motormen and
conductors.
The posse is being enlarged, and num-
Der Of lawyers were active today in an
endeavor to show the iliegality of the
summorses. William Schlentz, a non-union
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-06-06

motorman, who flourished revolver at a
teamster. was arrested by a deputy sheriff
early this morning.
City Counselor Schumacher has len
dered an opinion that the Transit Com
pany's franchise may be revoked If it can
be clearly shown that the company is not
carrying out the provisions of its contract
with the city. a measure for the revoca-
tion of the franchise is pending in the
City Council
General Manager Baumhon Of the Tran
sit Company is authority for the state
ment that the running Of cars after night
fan nay be resumed after Friday night.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-06-06
WEST VIRGINIA DEMOCRATS.
State Convention Called to Order in
ParkerSburG at Noon.


ParkersburG at Noon.
PARKERSBURG. ". Va. June s.-Ths
Democratic State Convention was called
to order at 12 o'clock noon today in the
Wigwam. On Seventh Street
When Chairman Edmiston raped for or
der every available seat was filed. and it
was pronounced by the leading Democrats
TO be the largest convention ever held In
the State.
Following is the order Of business de-
eided upon: Selection Of temporary off,
GERS; appointment Of committees, and Sc
lection Of members of the State executive
committee, one from each senatorial dis
trict; nominations in regular order. for
Governor. auditor. treasurer. attorney gen
eraI. State superintendent OF schools.
judges Of the supreme court Of appeals:
selection of two electors-at-large 20 the
Democratic National Convention
The State central committee met yester-
day and decided upon Hon Henry G.
Davis. OF EIkins. as temporary chairman.