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The Savannah morning news., 1900-08-09
PARLIAMENT HAS ADJOURNED.
Queen's Speech Referred to south
Africa and China.

London. Aug. S.-Parliament adjourned
to-day after the appropriation bill had
been passed by both houses
The Queens speech, after stating that
the relations with the Powers of Europe
and America continue friendly and a ref
erence to the establishment of the COM
monwealth of Australia, refers to the war
in South Africa, saying:
Believing the continued Independence of
the republics to be. a constant danger to
the peace of South Africa, | authorized
the annexation of the Free State as a first
step to the union of the races under an
institution which may in time be developed
so as 10 secure equal rights and privileges
in South Africa
Referring to China, the speech from the
throne says:
THE British and other legations at
Pekin have been Unexpectedly attacked
by an insurgent mob, and it is feared
many of their inmates have been muir
dered- How far the Chinese authorities
are accomplices in this atrocious crime
and whether the British minister and his
family are among the victims, are mat
ters still in uncertainty. The utmost ef-
forts will be made by myself and my al
lies to visit with worthy punishment the
authors of this unexampled crime"
An innovation in the Queens speech
which caused some comment was the
mentioning of America specifically. The
speeches from the throne usually allude
to the Powers generally or to the Euro
pean Powers.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-08-09
ANSWER DEMANDED AT ONCE.
PeremptOry Message Has Been Sent
to Chinese Government.


Washington, Aug. S-While there is
talk of the probable action of the United
States government in the Chinese matter
and some discussion of the possibilities of
an extra session of Congress TO deal with
the whole situation, it is very likely that
nothing will be done until additional in
formation is received from China.
The tenor of the message sent to Consul
General Goodnow this morning, and which
he is expected to communicate to the Chi
nese authorities, was such as to necessi-
tate an answer at once. The authorities
here are now awaiting that reply.
1t is stated that President Mckinley will
not return to Washington until next week,
when he will be accompanied by RMS. Nc
Kinley.
AS to the possibility of an extra session
of Congress it was said by a prominent
official that such a sessionswas improba-
BILE. The situation, he said is one of res
cue and were Congress in session now it
could not get additional troops to China
in time to participate in the entrance TO
Pekin.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-08-09
SAID TO HAVE LEFT PEKIN.
report That ItaIy's Minister Has De-
parted-Would Be Mistake to
Land Troops at Shanghai

London, Aug. 8, 4 a. m.-Beyond the Off
cial news given out yesterday the morn
ing papers contain no direct information
of Importance from China.
Thanks to the dispatches of Sir Claude
Macdonald and Rear Admiral Bruce, there
is a general disposition to take a more
hopeful view of the situation.
The report of the appointment of Field
Marshal Count Won Waldersee as COM
mander-in-chief of the International forces
meets with general approval.
The Rome correspondent of the Daily
Mail announces the reception there of off,
cial dispatches from the Italian
minister in Pekin, asserting that
he left Pekin on July 81,
presumably for Tien Tsin. This, however,
is so utterly at variance with the action
and intentions of the other ministers
heard from that it seems almost incredi-
Bile. If true, it opens up an interesting
field of speculation concerning the fate of
the Italian representative.
The Chinese legation believes that the
members of the foreign legations have not
left Pekin, but that they will do so.
The Shanghai correspondent of the Daily
News, wiring yesterday, says:
United States Consul Goodnow strong
ly opposes Admiral Seymour's intention to
land 5000 troops, on the ground that such
an act would not be warranted by the
circumstances, and would be likely to cre-
ate trouble. NJ. Bezaure, the French con-
sui. agrees to the arrangement, but says
that if the British land forces the French
will do likewise. The Austrians also will
land men. My personal opinion is that
the landing of troops here at the present
moment would be a grave mistake"
The Savannah morning news., 1900-08-09
GAYNOR CASE AGAIN
TWIGGS DIFFICULTIES IN sECUR-
ING CONTRACTS.
AN EFFORT TO BUY HIM OFF.
REFUSED GAYNOR'S OFFER TO
PREVENT HIS BIDDING.

Secured a Contract and Lost $4,000
on Account of Exactions Which
Were Placed Upon II m-said Gay
nor Failed TO Purchase stone From
Him as Agreed-R strictiOns Plac-
ed ON Him Were Not Put on the
GaynOrs.
New York, Aug. S.-The hearing in the
proceedings for the removal of John F.,
William T., and +. H. Gaynor and Ben
jamin D. Greene, accused of conspiring
to defraud the government to the juris>
diction of the Georgia federal courts, was
resumed to-day before Commissioner
Shields.
ALBERT j. Twiggs, a Georgia contractor,
the first witness called, said some con-
tracts were awarded to him by Capt.
Carter on the Savannah river, but that
he was 50 hampered that he was unable
TO carry them out. The work was given
to the Gaynor company and the restric-
tons that had hampered him were with
drawn.
After that the witness said, he had a
talk with John Gaynor and they agreed
to divide the work and let the Gaynors
get the contracts. Mr.. Gaynor paid him
$500 fer the concession. That was in 1892.
In 1898, Mr.. Twiggs testified, John Gay
nor offered him 81 900 not to bid for a GER
tain contract. He refused the offer and
underbid the contracting company $400.
The contract was awarded to him.
The witness sad that Capt. Garter de-
clined to accept work from him, although
he had personally accepted exactly SINH
lar work from the Gaynors built under
like specifications and by the same work.
men. Mr.. Twiggs testified that under the
methods pursued by Capt. Carter it was
impossible to carry out the contract at
profit and he lost $1,000 Mr.. Erwin said
that was part of the conspiracy between
Capt. Carter and the Gaynors to keep all
other contractors out cf the field.
Failed in the Contract.
Under cross-examination the witness
said when Gaynor gave him the $500, about
which he had testified, Gaynor also agreed
TO purchase from him all the stone needed
to carry out the contract. He had no writ
ceived any written order fer stone.
Since the contract, which he refused TO
forego for $1,000 and upon which he sub
scquently lost 5000, the witness said he
had made no bids on government work
When he made that contract, he said
he knew it could not be completed in the
time set, but he did not expect to be held
to the time limit Other contractors had
been literally treated in that respect. He
applied for an extension of time twice. 1t
was granted both times on the recommen-
dation of Capt. Carter. At the expiration
of the time set by the second extension
the work was still unfinished and a sup
Elementary agreement was made under
which the government completed the work
That agreement, suggested by Capt Car
ter, saved the witness the forfeiture of all
he had expended on the work. The origi-
nal contract provided for such forfeiture
in case the work was not done within the
time limit set.
The district attorney promised to have
the governments side of the case all in
within two days
The hearing will be resumed tomorrow
The Savannah morning news., 1900-08-09
EXTRADITION OF NEELY.
Judge Lacombe VIII Probably Issue
the Order Aug. 13.


New York, Aug. s.-Judge Lacombe OF
the United States Circuit Court to-day
rendered an opinion which indicates that
an order for the extradition of Charles
w. r. Neely to the Cuban authorities will
be signed on Aug. 10.
The latter part Of the document says:
THE evidence shows probable cause to
believe that the prisoner is guilty OF the
offense defined in the act OF June 6, 1900,
and which is also a violation OF the Grim
inal laws in force In Cuba, and upon such
evidence he will be held for extradition.
Two obstacles to his extradition now
exist. He has been admitted to bail In
this court upon a criminal charge OF
bringing into this district funds embez-
zled In another district. He has also been
arrested in a civil action brought I'm this
court to recover $4,000 which, il is al
legged, he has converted. When both OF
these proceedings shall have been discon-
tinued the order In extradition will be
signed. This may be done on Aug 49, at
IL o'clock, a. m"
The Savannah morning news., 1900-08-09
ARRESTED AS AN ANARCHIST.
Brase Is Said 10 Have Threatened to
Throw a Bomb.

Richmond, Va. Aug. S.-Alex Brasce, ON
Italian. about 80 years of age, a marble
cutter by trade, is a prisoner at the sec
suspicious character.
Detectives arrested the man this morn
ing on the complaint of a committee Of
prominent Italians, who declared that
Brasce was an anarchist, and that he had
made a threat to throw bomb into the
cathedral tomorrow while the memorial
services in respect to the King Humhert
were being celebrated.
Brasce can hardly make himself un-
derstood. but to a reporter he tried to
make il pain to-day that he was not
an anarchist.
The gentlemen who have the celebra-
ton in honor of King Humbert in charge
were informed yesterday that an anarchist
was in the city and that he had been
making threats. 1t was said that he de-
clared that he did not care IL the King
had been killed: in fact that he knew the
monarch was to die. and that he knew the
date and time in advance 1t was also
charged that Brasce had asserted that a
bomb would be thrown into the cathedral
tomorrow and thai another would be
thrown into the parade.
Chief Howard heard the complaint OF
the Italian citizens and the Chief of De-
tectives was sent for and after hearing the
report assigned detectives to the case with
instructions TO arrest the man and bring
him to headquarters
Later IL was said that Brasce had been
at the anarchist meeting in Paterson, N.
j., at the time of the drawing of lots 10
Kill the King. Ii is also charged now
that Brasce has been trying to organize an
anarchist band here.
The man bears a striking resemblance to
the pictures printed of Bresci, the assas-
sin of King Humbert, and the similarity of
the names has led many of the local
Italians to think that the two men are
brothers.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-08-09
THE BATTLE AT PEI TsANG.
Americans Supported the Japanese
but Had no Losses.

Washington, Aug S-The war depart
ment has received the following cable
gram from Gen Chaffee:
"Che Foo Adjutant General, Washing
ton, Aug. 5.-Pei Tsang handsomely taken
early this morning by japanese troops,
supported by English and Americans. ia
panese loss considerable English slight;
Americans none. Ground very limited. In
morning American troops occupied rear
position which was to form turning move
ments, but were urab'e to form in line.
We VII cross Pei Ho to left bank to-
morrow morning and move on Yang Tsun.
Consul at Che Foo furnished copy dis
pa tch from Tsung Ii Yamen, which he
has cabled. "Chaffee."
The Savannah morning news., 1900-08-09
CAPTURED NY TIE BOERs.
Lord Roberts Fears for the Glands
River Garrison.

London, Aug. S.-Lord Roberts fears
that the Glands river garrison has been
captured after ten days resistance. The
war office has received from him the fol-
lowing dispatch:
Pretoria. Aug. 7-Delarey, hearing of
Ian Hamilton's approach toward Rusten-
berg and seeing that he had no chance of
capturing Baden-Powell hurried off TO
Glands river. Hamilton reported that
firing in the Glands river direction ceased
yesterday and that Lieut.. Col. Hoare's
garrison had evidently been captured.
Hamilton left Rustenberg this morning,
bringing Baden-Powelrs force with him.
"DeWet commenced crossing the Vaal
river yesterday. Kitchener is now NOV
ing in pursuit Methuen. on the right
bank of the Vaal. has evidently come into
contact with Dewet's advance guard, as
guns were heard by Kitchener this morn
ing"e
The Savannah morning news., 1900-08-09
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MAC ARTHUR MAY SEND MEN.
He II Ready 10 Send Troops 10 China
In nm Emergency.

Washington, Aug. S-The critical situ-
alton developed here to-day by the receipt
of the Conger message give rise to a num-
bcr of rumors of renewed military activ-
lty.
1t can be stated on the authority of the
Secretary OF War that no actual steps
have been taken. but 1t is understood that
acting on a precautionary message ad-
dressed TO him some time ago. Gen. Mac
Arthur has so arranged matters In Luzon
as TO have a considerable body OF troops
on which he can draw in an emergency
should there be a sudden and imperative
need to send them TO reinforce the inter
national column in China.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-08-09
IN HONOR OF KING HUmBERT.
Italian Society of Norfolk to Hold
Memorial Service.

Norfolk, Va, Aug. s.-The Italian So
ciety and the Italian Democratic Club
have decided 20 hold a joint service in
memory of the late King Humbert. The
service will be held on Thursday. Aug
1s at q. m. at ST. Mary's Catholic
Church. There will be a requiem mass
and It will be a solemn and impressive
occasion. Mayor Johnson and other citi-
zens will be invited TO attend. The entire
Italian colony will be there. There will
be a street parade with brass band and
services at the church. The Italian consul
win be received and escorted 10 the
church,
The Savannah morning news., 1900-08-09
d. A. TOMpKINs APPOINTED.
President Puts Him on the Indus
trial Commission

Washington, Aug. s.--The President has
appointed Daniel A. rompkins OF North
Carolina a member OF the Industrial Com
mission 10 succeed Ellison A. smythe, re-
signed. Mr.. Tompkins is largely identified
with the cotton interests OF the South,
and is one Of the principal owners Of the
Charlotte Observer.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-08-09
REPLY TO MINISTER CoNGER.
No Expense WIZ BE Spared to Get
the Message TO Him.

Washington Aug. S.-A reply has been
sent to Minister Conger by the State De-
partment to the message received from
him late yesterday. 1t advises him OF the
approach of the relief column and exhorts
him to be of good cheer.
The dispatch was sent direct to Minister
Conger at Pekin and duplicate of II 10
Consul General Goodnow at Shanghai.
Goodnow was directed to spare no pains or
expense 10 get the message 10 Mr.. Con-
ger.
The message is In cipher and intended to
test the assertion of the Chinese edicts
that free cipher communication would be
allowed.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-08-09
CANADIANS GET TEN YEARS.
Collected Arms and ResoId Them to
the Burghers.

Ottawa, Ont, Aug. s-The military de-
partment stated to-day that Pearce and
Hopkins Of "A" squad of the Royal
Canadian Dragons. Toronto. who we're
under Col. Lessard In the second contIn-
gent in South Africa, were tried and sem
fenced to ten years penal serltude for col
lecting arms from the burghers and re-
selling them to the Beers. Death Is the
maximum penalty for this offense.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-08-09
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NO NEW CASES AT TAMPA.
In Fact n Search Hns Not Revealed
Any Suspicious Illness

any
Tampa, Fla, Aug. S.-"Nothing new
was the extent of State Health Officer
Porter's official announcement of the sit
uation tonight.
The passing of another day without de-
velePments has confirmed the belief of
the public that the trouble is over
The house-to-house inspection has up to
tonight covered nearly one-half OF the
city. No suspicious illness of any charac-
ter has been discovered The surgeons
have found several localities in very bad
sanitary condition, and have put the city
authorities promptly to work cleaning
them
Wednesday. Aug. 15. is unoficially given
as the date when the restrictions will be
removed.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-08-09
Three Deaths on the sherman

San Francisco, Aug. s-The transport
Sherman has been released from auaran-
tine. Three deaths occurred on the voy-
age, as follows: Maj. Thomas Evans,
Forty-ninth Infantry: Henry Grosman
private, Thirtieth Infantry; Herman San
land Of the quartermaster's department.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-08-09

Muncie, Ind. Aug. s.-To-day the Re
public Iron Company posted notice in their
nut and bolt works here to the effect that
skilled laborers must suffer a Is per cent.
cut in their wages. as the selling price
Of iron has dropped back 10 s7h cents per
hundred In Pittsburg. These are 1S93-si
prices. Three hundred workmen are
affected
The Savannah morning news., 1900-08-09
SON of NobIcman Extradited.

San Francisco. Aug. s.-United States
Commissioner Peacock yesterday ordered
that Julian r. Biddolph Arnold. second SO
Of Sir Edward Arnold. be extradited 10
England for trial on charge Of embez-
zlement.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-08-09

Washington. Aug. s--Acting Assistant.
Surgeon H. b. Mohr, Of the Marine Hos
pital Service. IN a cablegram here to-
day, says there have been no yellow fever
Developments at Bocas del Toro, Colom-
bia. since July &C. when three cases had
been reported.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-08-09
Notification Postponed.

Indianapolis, Ind. Aug. s.-The notifca-
don exercises Of the National Monetary
League will not take place during the pres
ent meeting as intended. This was an
nounced tonight by w. s. jennings. can
didate for Governor of Florida, and men,
ber Of the Notification Committee.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-08-09

The Kow Shing, Capt. Gslsworthy, while
conveying Chinese troops, was attacked by
japanese warships and sunk off Asan,
July 25. 1884, Capt. Galsworthy escaped 70
the japanese but many were killed.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-08-09
APPOINTED ARBITRATOR.
Question of Sinking of the Kow
sbinR to he Decided

London, Aug. S.-United States Ambas-
sador Choate has been appointed arbitra-
tor between the British and Chinese gov
ernments in the case of the sinking of the
British dispatch boat Kow shing during
the Chlno-Japanese war.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-08-09
SAFE CONDUCT OF MINISTER'S.

Imperial Edict ms TO Their Escort to
Tien Tsin.
washington, Aug. s.-The Chinese min
lister has received a copy of the imperial
The Savannah morning news., 1900-08-09

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Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-09-03
BRYAN TALKS POLITICS.
Alarmist and Political Address for the
Laborers.

Chicago. September 3.-Followins
Governor Roosevelt, Mr.. Bryan spoke
for upwards of an hour, devoting him.
self mainly to straight political and
alarmist matter. Brief extracts of his
speech are here given. Discussing the
secure that share of earth's bounties
and the governments protection he de-
sires, Mr.. Bryan said:
The associations formed by working
men have been productive of much
good. The labor organization, as we
now find it, is the product of industrial
conditions. The individual found him
self at a disadvantage when dealing
with the corporate employer. and the
organization not only enables him to
contend for his rights upon terms more
necessarily equal, but commits him to
study and understand the conditions
which surround him.
The labor organization has been
firmly advocating the many reforms
eral years ago the secret ballot was
demanded by the wage earrers for
their protection. The ballot mas been
ordered, and through it's operations
those who toll for individuals or cor
porations are able to protect their polft-
ical rights and to use the ballot accord,
ing to their Judgment. This is a long
step in advance.
NEED OF SHORT HOURS.
THE labor organization has done
much to lessen the evils of child labor
and has also contributed toward the
shortening of the hours of toll, and il
should not cease its efforts until th-
eight-hour day is secured.
The labor organization has been {
consistent and persistent advocate OF
the establishment of arbitration. Arbi.
tration is one of the necessaries of thu
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-09-03
To SAVE PALACE
TSUNG Ii YAMEN NEGOTIATE TO
SAVE THEIR TREASURE.
CHINESE TROOPS RUN AWAY,
Boxers Make Stand and Lose Heavily
Foreigners Want Imperial
Counsellors Beheaded.

Pekin, August 26.-Ching Shin, Ma
Tung and Chung Ii, members of the
Tsung Lii Yamen, are trying to negotiate
with the allied generals through Sir
Robert Hart. in order to prevent the de-
struction of the innermost palace of the
forbidden city. With the same object
in view, the Russians nave occupied the
palace. Resident Americans nope that
the negotiations will not succeed. They
think the members of the Tsung Lii Va
men should be beheaded for the attempt
ed massacre of all foreigners. Unless
this is done the next generation of
Cinnamon will repeat the crime.
With the missionaries who are being
sent to Tien Tsin under escort today
We're Mrs. and Miss Woodward and Miss
Payne of Chicago.
The British forces met five miles to
the westward of Pekin 300 Boxers and
1900 Chinese troops. The latter fled
without a shot, and the Boxers followed
suit after losing 20 men.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-09-03
CHING WANTS TO NEGOTIATE.
Chafee Will Consult Allies Before
Hearing Him.

Pekin. August 22.-The Princess Ching
states tina Prince Ching wanted to
communicate with General Chaffee, but
was informed that he would first have
to confer with the other allies.
The anti-foreign element all followed
the flight of the empress dowager.
Looting continues and the Boxers con-
cealed in the different sections of the
city still keep up a desultory fire. The
streets are patrolled by the allies.
The first German contingent of troops,
5000 in number, will arrive tomorrow.
According to numerous reports the
many thousands of Boxers. %ho We're
scattered on the arrival of the allies. are
again massing to attack the city. These
Eumors create great uneasinesS.
The Japanese have seized great GUAM
titles of rice and silver bullion.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-09-03
PAYS FOR PROVISIONS.
American Section of Pekin Guard Has
Little Trouble.

New York. Sept. 3.-The Herald this
morning publishes the following:
"Pekin. August 20.-Three more men,
bers of the Tsung Ii Yamen have been
executed by the empress. They We're
put to death just before the arrival of
the allied forces. There is no govern
ment in Pekin. The Japanese and Rus
slams still remain outside the city walls.
The Germans desire to burn everything
and aNenge the death of Baron Won Ket-
teller. Yesterday was quiet in the sec
'lon allotted to Americans, in the south
efn part OF the city. It's condition is in
great contrast to other foreign sections.
where fighting still continues. The
credit is due to General Chaffee's dis
erection in allowing full pay for pro-
visions. 1t is certain hat the positions
ned by the legations during the siege
We're undermined by the Boxers, and in
a few days more the mine would have
been sprung"
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-09-03
YACHT GOING TO WAR.
Ready to Take Vengeance on Ven.
ezuelan Government.

New York, Sept. 3.-The Herald saws:
George J. Gould's famous yacht Alta
lanta. converted into an armed cruiser.
will leave at early date on a mission
about which the representatives, of the
Colombian government maintain strict
silence. Travellers returning from Cen
trail America say the United States of
Columbia is determined to call Vene-
zue,a to account for allowing a rebellion
to organize there against Colombia.
The ATLANTA was purchased by the
Colombian government on July 20. Since
that time the yacht has been undergoing
a quiet transformation in the Erie Basin.
From a luxurious craft she has been
changed into a war vessel. Her arma-
ment consists of six quick-firing guns
and four four-inch rifles.
According to advice from Colombia
there is a strong feeling against Vene-
Zuela and trouble may be expected in
that quarter. 1t is asserted that at least
1900 of the rebels crossed the line from
Venezuela into Colombian ter .itory dur
ing the recent uprising.
When Colombia is rea ", it is said she
will ask an indemnity from Venezuela
for her soldiers killed in the rebellion,
besides additional claims for property
loss. Venezuela says these demands will
be resisted and war will result if they
are insisted upon.