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The Portland daily press., 1900-02-09
LOST HOUSE AND STORE.
Serious Fire Mt sebsgo Lake Yesterday
Forenoon.
gspEcrAL TO THE PREss.I

Ssbago Lake, February s.-AJ q result
Of frs here a. eleven O'Clock this fors.
neon Mr.. Joseph Webster local mer-
chant and trader lost his house and store.
The origin of the tire Is a mystery, but 1t
was frat discovered In the upper part OF
the building wbicn Is occupied by Mr..
Web ster as a dwelling house
The news of the fire was given ss rapid.
ly as Iossible and the neighborhood
turned out to render assistance. Mi.
Webster by the assistance OF friends and
mel Il bors suoceeied In saving all OF his
household effects and the greater part OF
the stock of HE store. The buildings were
burned co the ground. Ths buildings ~
also the stock and fixtures of his store
were covered well by insurance.
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-09
NOVA SCOTIA LEGISLATURE.

Halifax, n. s., February The Nova
30. le2is at ne Yves opened today By
Sir Malachi psly, who's, rm of COVER nor
Of the province shortly expires In the
sp eeh from the throne reference wss
m de t1 the war in Sorth Africa, and
a NEE sure providing for u large cont ribu-
I on t. the ps triotlc fund WI promised.
Imperial troops and miIitia Together
tur raished the guard of honor for tle oc-
o .s on.
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-09
NEW WAITS.
British Public POeSn't Like
Them.
Much Anxiety About
Butler.
lie Must Either Continue Advance or
Retire.
Beers Take Offensive at
Rensberg.
New Army Estimates VIII Call
for 3O,OOO,O0O Pounds.
New Army Estimates VIII Call
for 3O,OOO,O0O Pounds.

London, February "a o. m.-Ali the
messages from the observers with General
Butler throw In phrase CT two about
the "strength of the Beer positions. and
the difficulties Of Gen. Buffers work."
but they do not carry events beyond Tues
day evening. Their last slender narra-
tives leavs the British advance on Vsal
Krantz, In the centre OF a semi-cirole,
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-09
H. H. HAY & SON, Middle St.
IT'S M EAN

to impose upon the public but fyou want to
nut on n big bluff that will make everybody
think you are so generous all you've got 20 do
Is 10 have your grocer send collars worth OF
BENSON'S ALWAYS READY CHARCOAL
10 your friend. IL win make more show than
diamond ring
BIG BAGS 1Oc ALL GROCERS.
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-09
A hEBELLION IN sWATU.

London, February s.-Ths Hong Kong
correspondent Of the Daily Mail says that
Q serious rebellion has broken out In
Swatu In ths province Of Kwang Tung.
The vice roy has sent troops and gun
boat to suppress the insurrsotion.
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-09
EXPLORER STANLEY ILL.

London, February s.--Sir Henry II.
Stanley, the African explorer. Was taken
suddenly III with gsstritis In the House
Of Commons last night and is In . soms-
v hat serious condition.
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-09
DEATH OF JOSEPH vARNEY.

Bath, February s.-Jassph varney, a
widely known lumber man Of the Ken
nebee region, died Of heart trouble at his
bone here today. He was 70 years Of age
and q native Of Topsham.
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-09
A VERY SICK MAN.

New Haven, Conn.,, February &.-The
information received at late hour to-
night relative to the condition OF Hon.
E- J. Phelps was to the eject that he is
n very siok man.
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-09
ENTE RTAINED DEwEYS.

New York. Fsbruary s-Admiral and
Mrs. Dewey were the guests OF honor At
ana former officers of the Union League
club In Brooklyn tonight.
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-09
ExrRADITIoN TREATY RATIFIED.

Washington, February s.-The senate
in executive session today ratified Tn ex
tradition trsaty with Peru and ths mex, ss
without dIyisIon. The Senate also or
de red printad number OF old documents
bearing on the CLAYTON Bulwsr treaty.
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-09

Louisville. KY, February Sat a msss
meeting OF COO Republicans held In Mil
sio hall last might resolutlons were passed
and tslegraphed to Gov. Taylor. plsdg
ing the support ana ASST tance OF the Re-
publicans Of Louisville In any stand o
Governor may see 1t tl take on the agree
ment now under consideration by him.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-06-21
BRITISH AT MACHADODORP,
BoERS HAVE LEFT THERE RETIR-
ING NoRTHWARD.

Kruger Is at AIkmanr-8Oer BuIle-
tins Report the Capture of Many
EnSIish-kruger Is Reported as
Already on the seas and Bound
for Europe-Trucc of Five Days
Declared Between Roberts and
BOthn.
London. June 81, 4;1O a. m.--he British
have penetrated Transvaal territory as far
as Machadodorp.
Passengers who arrived yesterday at
Lorenzo Marques from the Transvaal as
sert tina, heavy artillery was engaged and
that the beers abandoned Machadodorp
retiring northward.
President Kruger is still at Alkmaar.
Boer bulletins regarding Gen. DeWets
operations along Lord Roberts commune
cations assert that two conveys were cap
tGred and 900 workmen with fifty soldiers
taken prisoners
A member of the British House of Com
mons who has had an important commu-
nication from South Africa. Is telling a
story of a telegram alleged to have been
received from Cape Town, which says
that Mr.. Kruger has really escaped and
is already on the seas bound for Europe
and that the person occupying the exec
utive car is not Mr.. Kruger, but is a
substitute.
The Pretoria correspondent of the Daily
Telegraph, in a dispatch dated Sunday,
says
AN informal truce for Ave days is in
operation between Lord Roberts and Com
mendant Botha."
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-06-21
CORNELIUS N. BLISS.


excludes no one, except those who have
violated the laws of war.
The proclamation, the Secretary said,
will so into effect Immediately. The time,
considering the facilities for communica-
lion in the islands for acceptance of the
amnesty proclamation by those stlll in
instruction, is quite limited, being thirty
or sixty days.
The proclamation Is very brief, and is
plain and simple in its terms, not COM
prising more than can be put on single
sheet of typewriting.
1t is confidently lieved that the esult
OF the proclamation will be quite a gener-
al submission by those Filipino leaders
who have not yet given in their adhesion
to control of the islands by the United
States.
1t has been made known to the admin
istration that the influential classes
among the Filipinos were anxious for an
end Of hostiities.
A batter understanding of the purposes
of the UnltCd States towards them IS
now understood 10 prevail among the
Filipnos. so that their hostility to Amer
lican control has abated in a conside. able
degree.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-06-21
kGUlNALD0 MAY SURRENDER.
AMNESTY PROCLAMATION SEEMS
VERY SATISFACTORY.

AGuinnIdo Said TO Be Ready to Con-
slider the Peace Platform Adopted
by the Filipino Leaders-Buenca
mfnO and others Greatly Pleased
at the oUtlOOI~-American officials
Encouraged by the Progress Made.
Marines for China.
Manila. June 2O.-Gen. Macarthur will
tomorrow formally announce President
McKinley's order of amnesty.
Buencamino, Paterno and other promi-
nept Filipino leaders are greatly pleased,
as they believe that under the amnesty
they can bring about the surrender of
Aguinaldo, who they declare is ready
and willing to consider the peace plat
form adopted by the Filipino leaders with
a few insignificant exceptions.
Several meetings of the leaders were
held quietly in Manila last week. They
are encouraged by the progress they are
making with the natives. and the author
tiles here. Tomorrow an important meet
ing will be held at which the amnesty
decree will be read.
1t is the consensus of opinion of the for
eigners, the better class of the Fllipinos
andt the Spaniards. that Aguinaldo will
be in Manila shortly, as the result of the
decree and of the negotiations of the
Buencamino party.
Now that the rains have fairly begun
life in the country districts is a great and
prolonged hardship
Preparations are being made at Cavite
to move a majority of the marines to
China, in the event that developments
there require them.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-06-21
CHINA is RESPONSIBLE.
Berlin Holds That This Poini
(lenrIr Proved.

Clearly Proved.
Berlin, June 2O,-'The responsible,
the Chinese government for re
events" said a high official Of the eol
office to-day, "is clearly proved"
IT has been ascertained that 10, 900
nese troops who deserted to the &c
did so under direct orders of the Chi
government. Promotion to the hie
positions of VIGOROUSLY hnti-Euro
officials also points in the same dlrec
This is the war of China against all
eigners, including Germans, and the
now is to go ahead vigorously and az
ly and resolutely, no matter what the
outcome ney be"
An inspired article in to-day's X
Zeitung says:
Prompt and effective measures mu
taken, even if "a volunteer corps from
regular army is sent out, as the Ger
forces ore insufficient"
The Berliner Tageblatt, which rel
reflects the view of political circles i'm
lin says:
"A power which is unable In tim
peace to protect ENJOYS accredited
from It's own subjects, has ceased to
as "A state. We 90 not doubt that all
nets are inspired by determine ton 10 1
what can be saved"
The government has ordered the
man Consul at Che Foo to establish 10
service by sea, between Che Foo and N
Immediately. The gunboat Luchs, "
arrived at Kiel yesterday. destined
South America, has been ordered 10
coed to China, and is hastily prepariI
sail tomorrow. The new armored or
Fuerst Bismarck is under orders Il
ready 10 sail for Chinese waters W.
a week. Naval authorities in the II
yards at Ktei are showing extFaerdt
activity.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-06-21
SCHOOLS or WAYCROss.
Superintendent and All Teachers
Were Reelected.

Superintendent and All Teachers
Were Reelected.
Waycross Ga. June 2O.-At a meeting
of the CT Board of Education a SUPER
intend Mt Of the public schools was elect
ed, also a fun corps Of teachers for both
tie white and colored schools. Prof f.
A. Pound who las given such universal
satisfaction both TO the board and 10 pa
irons Of the school, was unanimously
elected superintendent
Everyone of the teachers was re-electz
ed, as follows: Miss Emily Charlton,
ninth and tenth grades; Miss L. Dorch
Burton eighth grade; Miss Lou NJ. In
graham, seventh grade; Miss While II.
Beck, sixth grade; Miss Maude Taylor,
NTH grade Mrs NJ. S. Zachry, fourth
grade; Mrs. c. w. Lyon. third grade;
A: Miss Gertrude Lee, third grade, r.;
Miss Eva V. Harris. second grade, A;
Miss Carrie Mason, second grade, r.:
Miss Mamie Park first grade. A; Miss
Virginia Lyon first grade r. Prof. Floyd
Snolson was reelected principal of the
colored school, with Mrs Mamie Cooper as
first assistant and Mrs. Annie Lee John
son second assistant.
The California Fruit Transpo tation
Company has contracted with the S tlll
Manufacturing Company to have oil her
fruit cars re-iccd at This p acc. an q
Qures on an average about thirty tons of
lie every day The Armour pachdng
house has also decided 90 have a In IA
refrigerator cars re-iced here. This will
REQUIRE a large increase In thu clpac.y Of
the ic. factory. and the satila peope will
put in a plant with hfty tons daily ca
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-06-21
BackacIle Cured

pacity They will also erect cold stcr-
age house having capacity of 500 tons.
The gentlemen who had fled an injunc-
ton against the Wa terworks ana Sewer
age Commission, restraining them from
emptying the sewage in the canal within
the lily limits. and the commission held
a joint meet ng last night in the City
Council Chamber. As a result of that con-
ference the suit has been Withdrawn and
the commission will carry out their ori-
sica intention of dumping the sewage
in the canal below the residence of Mr.
Joseph McQuai.
The gentlemen who filed the suit of in
Junction agree to withdraw their suit,
with the understanding that if, by Novem-
Der they are sure of the opinion that it
is nuisance. the commission is to con-
tnue the mains to the river
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-06-21
HUNTER AT KRUGERsDoRP.
Dnden-PoweIl Is Getting Things In
shape In the West,


shape In the West.
London, June 2O.-The war office has re-
ceived the following dispatch from Lord
Roberts:
Pretoria. June 2o.-IIunters advance
column occupied Krugersdorp without op-
position June IS.
"Methuen, who was escortlng a large
convoy to Hebron yesterday, routed a
force under Christian De Wet, who, ca-
deavored to prevent him from entering
the little town. Methuen had only three
casualties
"Baden-Powell left this city to-day on
his return to Rustenburg. The country
is quoting down in that direction. This
satisfactory state of affairs will be ma G.
rally assisted by the capture between
here and Rustenburg June 10 OF two guns
by Hutton's mounted infantry from a
body of the enemy under Command NJ
Duplessis.
Railway and telegraph communication
with Cape Town is now completely restot-
ed.
IAN is quiet here and at Johannesburg.
The shops are open and the market is
daily becoming more crowded and ousi-
nesslike."
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-06-21
FRENCH CITIZENS ATTACKED.
Those In Yunnan Flu WantSafe Con-
duct Demanded for Them.

Paris, June 2O.-The French Consul of
Mong Use cables that he has received
from NJ Francois French Consul at
Yunnan Flu the following telegram dated
June IS:
"'Were attacked juno 10 on leaving
Yunnan Flu and were forced to return
to the town. All our baggage was
rlned; and the missions and railroad build
ings were burned. except my residence,
where had gathered our countrymen and
which we defended with our rifles.
after twenty-four hours the manda-
rims have at last taken measures ] called
upon them to conduct us to the frontier
and I expect them 20 answer for che
safety OF the roads.
1T Is urged that the government should
demand peremptorily that we be permit
ted to leave as we are like prisoners, but
the French troops in Indo-Chna must not
cross the frontier. All abe Frenchmen are
safe at the present moment"
The consul at Mong Use adds that the
situation Is still critical. Alarms are fire.
auent. but thus far there have been no
serious incidents.
The dispatch from NJ. Francois is a day
later than the previous news.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-06-21
CABLEGHAMs TO cONGER.
Have Been Sent FROM Che Foo by
Consul Fowler.

Have Heen Sent From Che Zoo by
Consul Fowler.
Washington June CA cablegram
was received at the State Deparlm mt this
morning from United States Consul F0w-
Ter at Che Foo It's contents as described
at the State Department were as follows;
Consul Fowler says that he has trans
init ed by the Phoenix (probably a char
tered vessel all the communications that
have accumulated there for Minister Con
ger and Admiral Kempff, there being no
communication nsrlhward except naval
He has also chartered a small steamer
leaving Che Foo to- day at noon for Yang
Chi Kan for the rescue of American and
British missionaries
The French consul from the northwest
region Of Shan Tung reports that the
Hogan British mi sion at Tsang Chow
has been looted. It Is not reported that
any of the missionaries were killed, but
they were carried or by the Chinese gen
eral and their wher abcuts is al present
unknown. The governor has left Chenang
the capital, for Techow, a point nearer the
coast.
Chinese ships have left for the south.
Troops are leaving. Nothing has been
heard at Che Foo about the Pekin force
for six days.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-06-21

ment, Independent of the cooperation or
consent Of any European government.
we urge abe amendment of the consti
tuition Of the United States so as to pro
| vide for the election of United States SEN
ators by direct vote of the people
State Affairs.
I'm state affairs, we declare in favor
of the most liberal support and develop
ment of the public school system point
| ing with pride 10 the record made and
| l sist1ng upon an energetic advance in the
/ same direction
| we favor, as of prime Importance to
! the IeoIle, the Passage of such laws as
! VIII best tend to the improvements of
our system of public roads. The import
ance of good roads for local transporta-
/ uon cannot be over-estimated
| we FAVOR liberal rolicy towards the
| floHda state Troops and the Florida Nav
al Militia, and the encouragem of our
! cltlzen-soldiery in the patriotic service.
/ we declare the present condition of the
/ supreme Court docket to be iatOlerable
/ the long delays in getting decisions
amounting TO practical denial of justice
| we warn the people that an attempt
| Is being Systematically made by avowed
Republicans, through the connivance and
| cooperation of persons claiming to be
Democrats, to subsidze the press of Flor
/
false doctrines, and of keeping al the front
under the guise of Democracy, men as
! leaders of Democracy who will be sub
! serVient to trust magnates, and who
VIII, under the pretense of conservatism,
attempt to instill Republican doctrines and
oppose the principles of true Democracy.
we believe that true Democratic prin-
ciples require thar the people be consult
ed in all matters when practicable, and
that they, as directly as possible, be per-
mitted 10 make known their wishes We
therefore favor the nomination of all can
cidates for office, both state and county,
and of United States Senators by a ma
Jority vote in white Democratic primary
elections held under the provisions OF
law, which shall provide all possible pro-
tection against fraud, bribery, iniimida-
ton and other vicious Influences said
primaries to be uniform and held through
out the state, on the same day and we
pledge the Democracy to the passage OF
all necessary laws to that end
Removal of the Capital.
The question of the removal Of the seat
of state government and the question as
70 the holding of a constitutional conven-
ton should be settled by the white DEM
ocratic electors of the state a primq V
election 10 be held at the time of holding
the st''e election Nov. G, 1900, to be par-
tcipated IN by only white Democrats.
who, at said general election shall have
voted for the candidates Of this conVen-
ton.
"In the event that place other han
Tala hasseo shall have received a plural
ity OF TIC votes cast for the location of
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-06-21
CAPTURED ny OTHER POWERS.
Admiral kempE Wires of Taking of
the Taku Forts.

the Tnku Forts.
Washington. June 20.-The navy depart
ment has Just given out the following
statement regarding the contents of a dis
patch from Admiral Kempn, brought from
Taku to Che Foo and forwarded by Com
mander Taussig of the Yorktown.
The department has received a cable
gram from Admiral Kempff dated June 20.
He says the Taku forts were captured by
the other foreign forces; that heavy fir
ing was heard at Tien Tsin on the evening
of the 18th instant. He is making common
cause with the foreign Powers for general
protection There are 800 Americans
ashore. on May 81 the number of foreign
troops at pekn was 43O. There are 5000
men ashore now a. Che Foo and about
1900 troops, Russian, German and English,
have just arrived"
Admiral Kempn's cablegram was dtted
al Che Foe, June 20. The Admiraps sta O.
ment that heavy firing was heard at ri n
Tsin on the evening of the 18th possibly
is the basis for the report current In ISu-
rope that Pekin was attacked that day
by the foreign column.
Naval officers generally regret that Ad-
miral Kempff was not in the fighting at
Taku. Up TO the receipt Of his dispatch
this afternoon they rad continued to hope.
even in the face OF the foreign rcpres, n
tatives 10 the contrary. that the American
naval forces had taken some part In re-.
polling the attack OF the Chin Sc forts
But the Admirals statement that the fer $
were captured by the other fore 60
forces" dismissed chat hope.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-06-21
WELL GIVE GENERAL AMNESTY.

Proclamation to BE Made Public in
Manila To-day.
Washington, June 2O-Secretary Root
said tonight that the text of the amnesty
proclamation will be made public to-mor-
row in Manila and Washington simultane-
ously.
Ii will be issued by Gen. Macarthur and
is done by direction of the President. The
proclamation gives a free pardon to all
Flpinos who have participated in the re
beliion against the United States, the only
Condition being that they take the oath of
allegiance and acknowledge the sovereign
ty of the United States government. 1t
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-06-21

the seat of state government it shall lie
the duty of the State Legislature to pro-
vide for the submission to the electors If
a constitutional amendment providing tor
the change Of location 10 that chosen At
SAID primary election, and it SHAH be the
duty of all Democrats 10 vote Tor 5uch
constitutional amendment
1--WE most heartily indorse the admin
istraton of Governor William d. BloX-
ham, and we express the sincere hope
that after his retirement from the office
of chief executive by reason OF constitu-
tional limitation he may live long to
counsel and guide the party of which he
has been a chief ornament and strength
throughout his distinguished and honored
career"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-06-21
KITCHENER NARROW ESCAPE.

Fire Was Opened on His Car Mt 3
O'Clock i'm the Morning.
London, June 20-According to a Cape
Town dispatch of this date Gen. Kitch-
ener had a narrow escape fom capture in
the engagement at Leeum Spruit June IA.
He was sleeping in the repair train
when it was attacked and many OF the
engineers were captured. Gen. Kltch-
ener's sleeping car was at Kopjes STATEN
when the Beers under Gen. DelWet sud
denly opened a rifle fire at a. m. kitch-
ener managed TO reach his horse and gal
Hoped TO Rhenoster. two miles distant.
The Beers numbered $50 men. with thr c
guns. They burned the culyert. Will h
had Just been rebuilt, and deraled tie
train.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-06-21
OUTBREAK AT TEN TsIN.
Chinese Made No Visible Efforts 10
Restrain Boxers.

London, June 2o.-In the House of Com
mons to-day the parliamentary secreta-
ry of the foreign Office, Mr.. Broderick,
replying to a question. said the British
consul at Tien Tsin telegraphed, presum-
ably June IS, confirming the reports of
the Boxer outbreak at az Tien Tsin and
the burning of churches and great num-
Der of Chinese houses He added that the
Chinese troops made no visible effort 10
restrain the Boxers on their attacking the
settlement, but that the foreign guard
killed about hundred of them.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-06-21
ROOSEVELT BY STORM.
continued from First Page.

Continued from First Page.
Hanna and father rode to the conven-
tion together to-day
And as to the vice presidency"
Senator Plat believes, and has said
to me this afternoon several times. that
he believes Gov. Roosevelt will be nom
mated on the ticket with President Nc
Kinley The Senator made up his nina
20 this when he witnessed the enthusiasm
of the men from the Southwestern and
Western states. He believes that these
men want Roosevelt as Vice President.
and that they have strength enough 10
see that their wishes are carried out, -
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-06-21
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

armed. At times they fought with admir-
eble courage and bravery. The losses Of
the Chinese during the march, are esd
mated at 500 killed. The losses of the for
egners were trifing.
1.-The exact state of affairs inside Pekin.
il is impossible Ia describe, in view Of
the many confiictne reports. nothing hav-
ing been received from the legations or
foreigners there.
Surprise is expressed at the fact that
a large force of Indian troops has not
been ordered here"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-06-21

Richmond. Va. June 2O-Charles Hair
ston. coIored was hanged at MarunsYiHe,
Henry county, this morning for attempte1
criminal assault on o young lady. CON
trary to expectation there was no attempt
- rescue or anticipatlon Of legal eXecu-
it,, Nv lvnchfng. The condemned man
was taken TO Martinsville under military
rnard and the hanging passed off Quietly.