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The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-04-27

Lord Russell chief justice of England, < does not think much of readiness of speech, which he considers likely to result in mere glibness. For his own part he said, in recent address, he preferred, so far as it had an effect upon his mind. to listen to a man who first stammered and hesitated for the choice of particular word to express the particular shade of meaning which he desired to express, but who showed that thought was accompanying his at- tempted utterance. He would rather hear such a man than one who, never pausing for a word, give the idea that he was washed away before the flood of his own eloquence. What was want ed was not words, words, words, but thoughts, thoughts, thoughts.
 Concrete as a building material for walls of high structures is to have test in Washington. There is factory so constructed in Bayonne, New Jer- sey. and a church in Brooklyn, and the Washington permit. recently issued, is fol d seven story structure with both the inside and outside walls of concrete. Twisted iron rods are to be used in con- nection with the concrete, and the thickness of the outside walls is to be twelve inches. The walls are of suffi- cient strength, as calculated. to resist all compressive strains without taking into account the strengthening effect of the twisted iron. The partitions run from the foundation through each floor, and help to sustain the roof. While the building is new type of construc- tion," the Engineer Commissioner com- ments, "it appears to be designed upon rational lines"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-04-27

Among the curious articles of conn
 merce are toothpicks made of walrus whiskers, quantities of which are ship ped from Alaska to Europe. Those who are engaged in the trade pick the whis- kers out of the animals one by one with special tweezers. The toothpicks thus secured are used principally by the wealthier classes in China and Russia, and are also beginning to come into fa- vor in the most noted clubs in London.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-04-27

All the extra sharp people aren't liv- ing in this country An itinerant dealer has been selling, at half-a-sove apiece, khaki-hued canaries in the Lon- don suburbs. The man asserted that this variety had just been introduced into England from Morocco, and that in singing 1t could beat the nightingale. One lady who invested in the curiosity found that the special tint wore off the plumage of her bird in day or two. She consulted an expert, who pro- flounced the specimen to be very or t1fnary canary, worth couple of shi1- lfngs or so, which had been stained the popular color.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-06-08
STORMY Scene IN
Canada PARL LAMENT.
MEMBER FROM QUEBEC DE-
NOUNCEs SOUTH AFRICAN WAR.
House BECOMES Violently Excited
and His Voice Is Drowned in n
storm of Hisses and Wrathful
Cries Dcnunciatory of Him.

Special Dispatch TO the Post-Intelligencer.
OTTAWA. June AT the opening of
todays sitting OF the commons. Sir Will
frid Laurier moved an address to the
queen. offering the congratulations of the
Canadian parliament upon the approach
ing termination of the South African war.
expressing satisfaction that British rule
would be extended over South Africa.
and referring to the pride felt by the
Canadians that the cooperation Of their
fellow-countrymen on the battlefield en-
titled Canada TO share in the present tri-
umph. Sir Charles Tupper seconded the
address.
When the speaker was about to put the
motion, Bourassa, a government support
or from Quebec, arose. and in an i'm
passioned speech protested against the
passage OF the address. lie claimed the
war was unjust. forced upon the free
people OF England. and the colonies. by
ambitious men, who Joined with the hnan-
ciers. who wished to swell African divi-
dends
During the latter part Of Bourassa's
speech the house became violently excit-
ed. The statements were received with
fierce cries from the opposition benches Of
traitor" shame. ''scoundrel." until his
voice was drowned in q storm OF Kisses
and wrathful oSclamations.
4 scene OF disorder unparalleled in the
history Of the Canadian commons then
ensued. which the speaker hastened TO
cut short by declaring the address car
rted
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-06-08
DEMOCRATS EVERYWHERE
PRONOUNCE FOR BRYAN.
CONNECTICUT CONVENTIONS NOM
COMNITTAL PLATFORM.
Pledges support TO Anything which
the kansas city Convention May
Adopt-In Colorado "a Contest over
Delegations Tie. Up Proceedings.

WATERBURY. Conn. June The
Democratic state convention assembled
here today 10 EJECT twelve delegates 10
the national convention.
State Chairman Decarey called the con-
vention to order L. c. kEduG was called
as Temporary chairman. IN his speech he
made a strong appeal for harmony in the
party. and then entered upon an arraign-
ment OF the Republican party and what ne
declared were It's relations TO the trusts.
lie attacked the administrations stand ON
imperialism. urged government ownership
ana control Of railroads. telegraphs, tele-
phones and transportation systems, ad-
vocated the election Of senators by popu-
lar vote, and concluded with an expression
of sympathy for the Beers. Mr.. kEdun
made no reference TO the money question.
j. c. Geary. of New London, was made
permanent chairman.
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Is A POLITICAL ORPHAN.
". q. Benedict Thus Describes Him
self and other Democrats Who
Rebel at Bryanism.

NEW HAVEN. Conn. June 7-E z
psnedtot the Ney York banker. who re-
-o.,,,. ra,,,,,o. s-or, a ,,,n vim sv- pros-
-. -, ha. -. -. d.
'Nh.
"hicn he says
The gross outrages perreirst"d on ne
good name of the pemocfaiic pa~y ~ the
present managers oi party hy mat name
with scarcely 81 vcsuEe Of the o'd Demo
cratic gospel le:t IN Il, makes me Nt pres
ent a political orphan am rraetic"l'y
disfranchised hy their action. Whhe iAeir
inhdeliiy 10 Democratic principles has
provoked inNdehty 20 tho name ~ such
an extent that greatly fear we IAN new
er again succeed under II.
4 an not alone la this o~paanAEo on
the contrary. l have not a single a.
qiaIniancc among my bt fa'era4iie iF't'l1s
with whom ! have conferred, Who does
net share his fva'ing with re II ~ also
very apparent taat This political orphan
axe is not confined 10 those of our fa.ta
Mckluley ;sIn Is becoming almost so re-
rnguAni $50 the rank and f,e = RcTuAh-
cars se iirYauisrn IS go IA hs a tenn
porary choice - evils 'he former uat slT-
ylgo me latter hlt orly far a Atite white
These vast and in-rTs-Inx rrb0.Hous
clements from tbo racks ~ both parties.
having common dangers arC fast te.
inr rammoz friends. and are anxious 20
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-06-08

WASHINGTON. June In marked
contrast with the exciting incidents at
tending the bitter struggles Of the clos
ing hours of he session, speaker Hender-
son laid down his gavel at O'Clock this
afternoon, al the conclusion Of one Of the
most picturesque scenes which has ever
occurred In the hall Of representatives.
Party PASSION and personal rancor. which
have brought the house 20 the brink Of
actual riot several times during the laat
foriy-eight hours. gave way IN the clos
Ing half-hour TO good fellowship. which
ended in a patriotic outhurst that stirred
the crowded galleries to the highest pitch
Of enthusiasm.
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SESSION ENDS IN A
BURST Of MELODY.
Dropping Politics, Congress-
men Unite in Song.
QUEER SCENE IN HOUSE.
Senate Amendments to Naval Ap-
preparation Agreed To,

tudc on the Question of Coast
promise Proposed by the Newly
the senate Amendments After u
Is RoundIy scored by the Former
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CAUTIOUS ATTITUDE
TOWARDS CHINA.
This Country Will Not Coop
crate With Other Powers.
IT WILL NOT INTERFERE.
Work Will Be Confined to Pro-
lection Of American Interests.
IT WILL NOT INTERFERE.

English Papers UrEe That the United
states should Take the Lead in
Intervening to Restore Order in
China, Because IL IL the Only
country which Could DO So
without Provoking International
World War-Chinesc Govern
ment 10 Stiil Quite ConciIiatory.
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singing Patriotic souUs.

During q brief recess. taken within
thirty minutes OF the time fixed for the
tlnal adjournment to give the president
an opportunity To aftix his signature to
the bills that were being rushed 20 him
for approval. n group of members. led ey
Mr.. Mercer. OF Nebraska MIR Ran. of
Texas, Mr. Fitzgerald, of Massae ehusotts
and Mr.. Tswncy. Of Minnesota. eonsre-
gated IN the area 10 tho lott OF the
speakers rostrum aud began singing pa
tIiotic airs. The galleries were banked
to the doors. Columbia. gem Of the
ocean" Aud Lang syno" The Red,
White and Blue successlvely rang out
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The principal feature n the cioufng DAY
in the house raa he reversal of na ac.
Nou last night tu turning d9wn the esn-
fereea "a the naval h,u fof Welding f.r,
me item relating 20 ocean suytega over
U.snt tne sentiment ot iha hause under
wont complete change ard today tha
members teted by lsfse may yaf5{y 20
accept outright ITO aauata asuendfpnat
which gces much further Thar taa conn
promise wHih ihe c9nferees offered tast
night The rew Deafefees. lsd by can
noD. who BIAS brought iu comgroais.
which fheg considered 5uafa aailsfarto.
-. 49, .sasm.niaasly pushed asls4s Il
wsa Gtftnrt victory :ar u.e aid ron.
frrsss. Mrasfs fufs- ~ lIaau.s. Dayton.
~ West Virginia. ana c4mmlnss. of New
YORK The other feature ~ the siosinx
oay was ths oaauac ~ LensK. cf ohio. ln
hooking unanimous consent Legislation
For three days be had objected 20 bills
because 'hs un i9riiv would not allow the
'sEtim9ay N the Occur d'Alena invaxtt-
CATION 20 Pc printed and he maintained
his position 90 the end.
Wnen the house rsconversd al % 3'clork
f1{s na0rnlng. s. waa a;lN Tuesday under
'Ae legislative sction.
~ tBe cgrf-Fees On The uavsl hit vera
not ready 10 Report ths holse adjourned
snm = clock
House Thin. Oat.
A. noon the legislative day Of Thursday
began
Many of tae members who haa counted
uHon an4i adjournment yesterday mad
already left FER their homes. ana there
danger Of "A s4rf~.-4rr- s.4ef~.
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why He Left Pretoria.

Referring 10 the reasons why he left
Pretoria Mr.. Kruger said
II was not foolish enough 70 be taken
prisoner. | provided this means OF loco
motion precisely f,- the same reason as
our burghers supply themselves with
horses when they take the field.
1t is necessary that | should be able
10 move quickly from place 70 placs That
is all. Bye and bye this car will take me
back to Pretoria. For the present Il
enables me 10 keep away from Pretoria.
where ! could 5e OF no service and whore
/ should only play into the hands OF the
enemy
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-06-08
Helena Has Not Sailed.

Tho HeIona has not Vet sailed from
Manila to reinforce Admiral Kempff's force
az faNu ana II Is sarmised that AT the mo-
mont the order was received from the navy
department the vessel was either absent
from Manila or wus not available for I'M
mediate service. The navy department was
In communication today with Admiral
kemey. presumably with reference {, the
speedy movement ~ The Helena or some
other snip 10 Taku
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-06-08
The Platform.

The platform adopted Is as follows
The Democracy OF Connecticut Appre-
ciAtes the services ana honors the ster-
ling character ard splendid ability of VIII
lam J. BRYAN. and the delegates selected
ny this convention are hereby Instructed
to unite with the Democracy Of the other
states of the Union In securing lHs nomi-
nation for president OF the United states.
aud requests them TO advocate toe adop-
tion of a platform embodying the fanda-
mental principles % the Democracy which
he go ably Represents. and we pledge our
support 20 the platform which shall bs
adopted at the national convention 10 he
held at Kansas city
The following delegates at large to the
natioua! convention we're then selected:
col r. NJ Graves. Hartford. James y
rfsott, New Haven. a. y. Mahan. .,ew
London. II. s Cummings. stamford.
In West Nirsinia.
PARKERsRURG ". Va. June The
Democratic state convention today COM
pleted its ticket ami adjourned Follow
INK are the nominations.
Ciovernor-John H. Holt.
AQjitor- James H. Miller
Treasurer James Garland HearE
Attorney gencral-GeorRe NJ McCoy
Supreme judgos-Joan ". English and
" q Bennett
The convention was largely attended and
enthusiastic throughout IN additiaa 20
the Platform adopted last nisat ana tho
'lcket named today the &C asloa had
Bearing on national politics. 1te ne~ leg
ls,aiute next winter wli elect the cue
erssor ~ United states senator Stephen
H Eikiua Tao cnuCsnsgs 70. opinion Is
taat iae wark 10 iae state convention haA
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Instructions to CouRer.

An indication OF the care exercised by
the department in strictly conhning its Of
nces to these lines, ia afforded by the in
sirucuons to Minister Conger, sent yester-
day. to draw upon Admiral Kempff for any
force needed to protect his legation. and
such refugees as might properly claim the
right OF asylum there or In the consulates.
The minister was not even charged TO send
out tho United States naval forces and
marines to points where American mission
aries are reported to be beset and in ieo-
pardy, although the utmost pressure has
been brought 20 bear upon the state de-
partment by the missionary interests to
secure an order to this effect Mr.. Con-
gers powers are regarded "a ample. hut
he is not expected to take action in the
matter of dtspatching military expeditions
to the interior OF China that might be
equivalent to a declaration OF war on our
part
BY edhe ring closely to- its old time policy
OF abE'ention from Interference with in
ternal matters IN China and especially by
refraining from entangling movements in
connection with tho projects OF othA, pow
ers. the state department is confident that
1t can properly care for sil the legitimate
interests in China during the present
crisis without becoming involved itself and
without loss Of prestige.
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KRUGER SAYS He WILL
FIGHT TO BITTER END.
HAS NO INTENTION OF ESCAPING
ON A WARsHIP.
Also Denies Having Carried on
f2.OOO,OOO in Gold-His Capital Is
Now Located in Railroad
Car-CasuaIttes of Yeomanry.

LONDON, June 3. a. m-The executive
offices of the Transvaal government are
In a railway car. which Is shunted on a
switch at Mashadorp. President Kruger
caused the interior OF the coach to be
reconstructed some time ago with a view
to contingencies that have now arrived
A correspondent of the Daily Express.
who went from T>ourenzo Marquez to
see President Kruger. was received yes
terday. The president sat smoking a
long pipe. He looked worried. but his
bearing was quiet and determined. He
did not make the least objection to be-
ing interviewed.
The CORE spondent was equipped for
the interview by cables from London,
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Yes" said President Kruger. at is
quite true that the British have occu-
pied Pretoria This. however. does not
end the var The hurghers are fully de-
termined to fght TO the last. They will
never surrender so long as 500 armed
men remain in the country. feel en-
couraged ny the fine work steyn and
Dewet are doing in the Free State"
The correspondent suggested that the
war was over inasmuch as the capital
had been taken.
The capital" exclaimed Mr.. Kruger;
what IL q capital? IL does not consist
of any particular collection Of bricks and
mortar. The capital OF the republic
the seat Of government, Is here in this
car. There Is no magic about any special
site. our country is invaded. 1t is true,
but It is not conquered. The government
Is still effective"
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WASHINGTON, June 7-Perhaps a pub
Hsned rumor to the effect that the United
states might join with other powers in pro-
hibiting Russia from landing more troops
than these other powers in China, led to
the early appearance at the state de-
partme-nt today of Mr.. De wollant, the
hrst secretary of the Russian embassy.
The ambassador. Count Cassani. is absent
on leave from his post and the first secre-
tary Is acting as charge. II that was the
subject of his inquiry the charge was
speedily reassured. for the state depar.-
ment has made no conceelment of It's
policy respecting the Chinese situation
and has repeatedly intiniated that /, is
concerned solely for the safety Of the
American legation and consulates in China
and for the direct interest of American
citizens there
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Eptire House Joins In.

As the singing proceeded members
joined tho group until, without regard 20
age or rafty the entire membership ~
the house Joined In the ehoruses. The
spectators In the galleries applauded each
song until the strains of pixie" Inea
the han. But the enthusiasm Dixie
evoked was not TO bee compared with the
remarkable demonstration which followed.
when in clear ana ringing tenor Mr.
Fitzgerald. OF Msrsachusetts. started the
national anthem with the inspiring words,
Through the nawns Early Light" In
AN instant al the men. women aud chill
drep Ia the galleries were on their feet.
joining in the singing. Tho mighty 'cho-
rus from thousands 81 thruats rcverb~rat-
"a through the han. making the pulses
leap and the blood tlngie IL was a mag.
niuceut ana soul.insplring spectacle. The
ladies kept time To the rhythm Of the mu-
sic with their handketcticfs and tho men
beat the measure with their hands. Tho
speaker, pausing as he entered tho hall.
raised his voice also.
The excitement produced by tho neepc
overcarrc "a whits-h hatred old man la ena
Of tho public galleries and when the song
ceased he jumped upon hla saat ana
shouted. THAT is the seug for the anss,a
ot heaven"
He VAS plainly a crank. and an he
showed a disposition 10 haranEue tha
house, he Was quickly elected.
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Continued oa Pass TsA
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speaker henderson,. Farewell.

After Speaker Henderson had made
graceful farewell speech. thanking the
members for their courtesy and had do.
Jared tho house adjourned. the rnarnhsra
testified 90 his popularity by siuKins ''ror
Hes a Jolly Good Fcllew. ana the Mega
paper c9rrcspopdcnts IN the presa sal.
iery celebrated their emancipation from
the burdens of congress by Hinginx the
boA9laky.t
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Continued en- Page Eiga-
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1900-03-09
GAMBLE AND the MACHINE.

A singular rumor comes from Chi
cago, and it has foundation for truth.
At the Chicago conference of the bosses
it was demanded by Gamble that he
be given another nomination for con-
gress This was refused him because
election already. The Silsby interview
in Deadwood was genuine so far as
Silsby and Gamble could manage their
cogs in the machine, but Kittredge,,
Herried end Burke and the Milwaukee
railroad, backed by the federal office
holders, decided that Gamble has had
his allowance, and he must hustle for
something else. 1t is given out cold
that handsome Bob can and will make
a fight for the United States Senate,
but that privilege has log chain at
tached. Gamble can do his level best
to help carry the state against Senator
Pettigrew, but if the legislature should
turn out to be republican. His Royal
Nibs--the Milwaukee boss at Sioux
Falls, would carry away the plum with
a promise to Handsome Bob that he
could have something just as good, (or
like what the gallant Majah
got) Kittredge and Herried and Burke
and Kirk Phillips, with the federal
officials, own and manage and boss and
dictate the nominees of the republican
party of the stale and decide all ques.
tions Of party policy without any re-
gard to the people 1t is the most
brazen faced, impudent, insolent ustice
crushing machine in any western state
and still many honest republicans will
support such machine. Kit is the
absolute political boss in the state
affairs. subject of course at all times
to orders from the Chicago office of the
Abe Lincoln republicans,
and Jim Blaine republicans how do you
like it?
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1900-03-09

Are these, in your opinion, evils
which The Verdict has chronicled? :?
The remedy 1ies ever in the public
hand. Would you complain of Clarks
and Hanna's, and Senate seats prey
and spoil to money? Elect your Sen
ators by the people, and not by Leg
islatures Would you prevent cor
ruption of your ballot and false count?
Watch eagle-eyed your registration
and your polls. That's what he meant
who said that vigilance is the price of
liberty" Would you put it bevond
White House power to buy it's way in
House and Senate by bribes of place
and Office? Strip the President Of his
patronage. Elect your judges, your
district-attorneys, your postlnasters,
and all your other what-not of Office
by ballot. You couldn't elect all the
officers now named by President, but
you could cut his patronage nine-tenths,
and vastly work for public good be-
sides. Where ever you 60, the best
official is the elected official. None too
good, some of them; but decidedly bet
ter in performance than the appointive
sort. There's nothing like bringing a
public close to it's work; and it's far
wiser to directly select your own officer,
whatever his duties, than to select some
other officer to select him for you. To-
day the President pulls the reins over
300, 900 appointive officers with an ag-
gregate annual salary of 800 millions
A fairly good standing army, and equip
ped and placed! Surely! a President
who is half leader should have scant
trouble in conquering his own success
sion, one would think! Would you have
the villainies set forth above amended
and the corruption disappear? The
cure is easy. They came with Hanna,
and will 60 with him. Put the weak,
trucking, bought-and-paid-for Nc
Kinley out of the White House. Put
brains, and corrage, and solvency, and
worth, and honor, and patriotism, in
his slavish pro-British stead. Put in
the man who is free. Put in Bryan.