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WAITING FOR Ii HUNG CHANG
DESIRE FOR ESTABLISHING sEMB-
LANCE OF CHINESE AUTHORITY.
LIS Authority TO Treat for Peace Ia
SIN MISUNDERSTANDING Are
To BE Examined.

Copyright, 1900, by the Associated Press }
Pelsin. September 20. via Taku, Septem-
Der 24.-The diplomatic and military uu-
thorities here are anxlously awaiting the
arrival of Ii Hung Chang. There is a
general desire for tha establishment OF
some semblanco OF Chinese authority
which, when 1t appears, 1T is believed will
tend TO clearing up Of the situation, The
military is deemed unable TO secure a re-
turn OF peace TO the country
The authority of Ii Hung Chang to
treat for peace is still doubted. Referring
to this matter, United States Minister
Conger said; "our first task is to ex-
anime and pass upon the credentials of
Ii Hung Chang. Beyond that we have no
policy or plan OF action"
MIR. William Wo5dvlle Rockhil, special
United States representative in China, vii.
probably not await the arrival here OF
Earl Ii. He is busy comforting with the
ministers and Investigating the situati n.
The Russians are inaugurating a Red
Cross hospital under the patronage of the
cZarina Their hospitals will be open ia
soldiers OF all nationalties. Thirty Brit
ish who were wounded in the Tung Choo
explosion are dead.
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AMERICAN FORCES IN CHINA
WILL BE IMMEDIATELY REDUCED
TO A LEGATION GUARD.
Reported Adhesion of British Gov
eminent to United States Position
Gives Great Satisfaction.

Washington, September 25.--The United
States government today took the FIRST
steps toward the redemption OF its pledge
made TO the Russian government August
2S last by cabling instructions to Gem
eral Chaffee TO reduce the American
forces in China TO the proportion of a
legation guard. Nearly a month ago the
Russian Government was told through NJ
DeWollent. its charge d'affalres here, that
If the Russian forces and ministers were
withdrawn from Pehn, 1--WE shall giyo
instructions to the commander OF the
American forces in China to withdraw
our forces from pekin after due confer
ence with the other commanders a, 10
the time and manner OF withdrawal"
Three or four vessels VIII be at Taku
by the time the troops are ready 10 mvye
Besides this q number OF amin 4 mi a
viii take away the horses and muIe
which VIII not be needed in China
General Chaffe is authorized 10 taEs
from the ships now at raau such stor,
as VIII be necessary TO last him throu a
the winter.
It is settled that Minister Conner !.
to be member OF the commission IA
settle the various questions rema ming TO
be adjusted.
The reported adhesion OF the Bri,,sn
government TO the position assumed nv
the United States government resnect.
ing the proposition 10 make the surrender
OF the Chinese ringleaders a conditlon
precedent to negotiations, has given Inc
greatest satisfaction IN official cireIas
mere The reports that Prince Tuan has
been signally honored by the Chinese go,
eminent have not yet been officially COM
hrmed, although the authorities have re-
ceiyed word OF Chinese rumors that some
such action had been taken. Tho matter
was referred TO today In the talk he
tween Acting Secretary Hill and MIN
ister WI and the latter stated that no
did not credit tho report for the reason
that the place Of grand secretary. said
to have been conferred upon Tuan. is one
OF comparative uninportance. mainly a
stnecrrc. and Is not held by prince OF
the blood. rs Tuan is. In view Of this
Information the state department is moi
disposed 70 attach serious Importance to
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TERMS ARE IDENTICAL.
Great Britain Made Same Reply
as That of United States
TO THE GERMAN NOTE REGARDING
PEACE NEGOTIATIONS.
Lord Salisbury Says He Does Not Want to Change
the Constitution OF Chnia-Minister
Luh Talks on Peace Negotiations

London. September a5.--Lord Salisbury
has replied to the German note in terms
Identical with those Of the United States.
The British premiers decision TO refuse
to agree to the terms OF the German motto
was communicated verbally to the German
ambassador here. Count Won Hatzfeldt
Wildeuberg. during tho course OF long
interview this afternoon His lordghip's
decision was not known here and the e&-
elusive Information of the Associated
Press probably will not be officially given
out in England until the reply is put on
paper and transmitted TO Berlin, which
may be tomorrow or later. Only few Of
hcals are conversant with what Lord
Salisbury sSid to Count Won Hatsroldt
Widenberg in regard TO the latest de-
velopment in the Chinese question. Official
circles here were inclined to believe that
his lordship would agree with Germany.
But instead OF doing So he used almost
exactly the terms in which Washington 9
refusal wac couched and this said high
chlclal to 8 representative of the Aseo-
clAted Press, lis oil the more surprising,
considering that the Washington officials
had not the slightest inkllng OF what Eng
lands attitude would be"
what the result OF this difference OF
view between the United states and Grent
Britain on the one side and Germany, AUS
tria, France aud Italy on the other would
be, no official was found by the rcpresen-
tatiye Of the Associated Press who was
willing to risk an opinion, though they
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Indications Point to a Brush Be-
tween Germany and China.
WALDERSEE WILL LIKELY DEMAND DE-
LIVERY OF THE FIVE LEADERS.
1t Is Expected That Germany Will Take the WI
Sung Fort and the Khan Gan Arsenal,
Thus Dominating Shanghai.

London, September 26.--4 a. m.--rhe
news from China indicates that events
are rapidly drifting in the direction of "A
war between China and Germany.
There is the best reason for believ-
ing" says the Shanghai correspondent Of
the Morning Post. chat Count wa'dcr-
see, on arriving at Taku, will present an
ultmatum demanding the surrender of
five leaders Of the antl-foreign upr sing
After few hours grace he will formally
declare WAT; and, taking advantage Of
Germany's position as belligerent, he
will proceed to seize everything ava liable
with the German forces and fleet.
1T Is expected that Germany will take
the WI Sung fort and the Khan Gan ar
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the reports. but ~ u should prove to be
true that Prince Tuan has been advanced
to high station. il doubtless will be
taken cognizance OF by the state depart
ment and may lead to serious cons--
quences. This government has laid down
the principle that no one in any way
connected with the outrages shall have
anything to do With the Forthcoming
negotiations. and this applies to Prince
Tuan or any Others notably connected
with tho disturbances.
Consul General Gooinow has advised
the state department that the taotai 81
Shanghai has been degraded and that is
believed to be due 10 the favorable at
titude of the official toward foreigners.
MIR. Goodnow and tho other foreign con-
suls have considered the ACCESSIBILITY OF
protesting, but the protest haze not yet
boon made. The French consul at shan
hal reports. however, that he and Mr.
Gcodnow have Joined in protest.
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TO CHAFFEE,
HE WILL KEEP ONLY 4 LEGATION
GUARD AT PEISIN.
BE Sent TO Mnnila-WiII Not
lie Under waidcrsee.

Washington. September 25.-The follow
ing statement is posted at the war de-
psrtment:
Instructions of the SECRETARY OF war
were cabled to General Chaffee TODAY
that pending negotiations for settlement
try, four troops of cavalry and light
battery. under the command of General
Chafiee. will remain in Pekin for the
protection of our minister and American
interests and that the remainder of Gem
eral Chatfee's force, along with staff Of
icers not required, stores and material
will be sent to General Macarthur at
Manila"
he text OF the order Is not made pub
lie for Diplomatic reasons. 1t is observed
that the force left under General Chifiee
constitutes a legation guard and is main
tanned for thu purpose Of protecting
American interests. This means that the
United States will not in any sense be
under the command of Count Won Valdez
see. the German field marshal, as there
is not sufficient force left in Pekin tor
military operations.
Under the order General Chaffee will
determine what troops now under h,n
shall be sent TO Manila Inere are now
Lift in China the full Ninth infantry eight
companies of the Fourteenth infantry,
battery r OF the Fifth artillery, four
companies of the Fifth Infantry. eight
troops OF the Sixth cavalry and four bat
teries OF the Third artillery. 1t is sup
posed that the legation guard will copsist
OF the Ninth infantry. four troo 's of the
Sixth cavalry and battery F OF the Fifth
artillery. There are about 4700 troops In
China. 1t is expected that 1900 will re-
main. The marines, about 1000 in lum
Der. also will be withdrawn AMI sent
aboard the ships of the Asiatic station.
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cnop CONDITIONS.
weather Bureaus Weekly Summary
of the Weather.

of the Weather.
Washington, September 25.-The weatn.
or bureaus weekly summary Of crop con-
ditlons says Heavy rains In Central
and Southern Texas. Arkansas, the Ia
kotas Minnesota and Upper Michigan In
terrupted farm work and caused injury
to crops, the principal damage in the
Dakotas and Minnesota being done TO
grain in shock, while in Texas and Okla
homa cotton suffered most. Drouth con-
tinues In the upper Ohio valley, portions
of Missouri and the Middle Atlantic
States, ana rains would prove benchcinl
in Florida and portions OF Alabama.
In tho central and eastern portions Of
the cotton belt cotton picking has pro-
crossed rapidly. generally under very
favorable weather conditions, and Ia
nearing completion in some sections.
In Central and Northern Teaxs the
heavy rains OF the latter part OF the
week caused much damage by beating ou'
open cotton. but In the Southern portion
picking progressed rapidly under favor
able conditions.
The weather OF the past week has been
highly favorable for curing tobacco, the
bulk of which crop has been housed
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senal. thus dominating Shanghai. 1t Is
also believed that she will attack fo;ts
on the Yang Use from the land side and
endeayor to seize the Chinese fleet, In
Guiding the valuable new cruisers, Fall
ing in this, she will at least occupy al
the province OF Kiang su, north of the
Yang Use Klang.
"Tbe French VIII support Germany
This is not rumor, but reliable informa-
ton and can probably be confirmed a
the foreign Office Prompt act on is me-
cessary to prevent coup which will con-
stitute serious menace to British inter
ests.
Russia has handed over the Taku-
Fek.n railway to Germany"
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TO CONTINUE THE WAR.
Extraordinary Edict Attributed to
Prince Tuan.

Extraordinary Edict Attributed to
Prince Tuan.
London, September 25.-The Shanghai
correspondent of the Standard, telegraph
ing Monday, says: Chinese officials re-
port that Prince Tuan has issued Sc
cret edct in the name of the empress
doweser to the effect that the imperial
government has decided to continue the
war againt the powers at whatever cost,
The edict threatens that any official fall
ing to support the Manchus viii be be-
headed as traitor, his whole family
executed and the tombs of his an estors
demolished"
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Te.nnr in New York.
Especial to The Post)

New York, September 25.-The follow
ing Texans arc registered at New York
hotels:
Austin-Mr. and Mrs. H. c. Physlck,
Normsndie.
Dal~s-C. ". Harkrider, Herald Square.
Galveston-e'eor w. Courts, Marlbor-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-26
JURY CAN NOT AGREE.
II Is Generally Relieved 20 he Hope
IesAIy Hung.

II Is Generally Relieved 10 he Hope
lesaIy Hung.
Frankfort. Ky, September 25.--The jury
in thu Toward case reported at 5:iS p. m.
that tho Jurors had been unable to reach a
verdict. The jury took the case At ESQ and
nearly three hours wers spont in the Jury
room IN an effort to reach an agreement A
hung jury has been generally predicted.
Judge Cantrl did not discharge tho jury
and it VIII report again AZ o'clock To-
morrow, Tho argument OF he case before
the jury was concluded this morning by
Acting Commonwealth Attorney Den VIII
lipms, II is generally believed the Jury IS
bopolessly hung and that verdict Will not
be found II is supposed ths Jurors are
dNidod on the question as 20 Howard's guilt
or Innocence md not as TO tile degree az
punishment.
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patents for Texans.


Washington. September 25.-Patents is-
sued Texans today: Sylvester W. Damon
Mount Pleasant, crate fastening; Jen D
Dowell and L. NJ. Glliher, Mneola. nu,
lock; Joseph L. Lee, Event. br die bit;
John W. Morrow, Nobility, speculum:
claue H. Rohlf. New Fountain windmill
regulator; william F. Smith, Crockett.
trace carrier.
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prime. Henry in Command.

Berlin. September 25.-Prince Henry
of Prussia IS now commandor-in chief
OF the first German squadron, succeed
ing vice Admiral Hoffman, who hus been
relieved from the post.
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RUSSIANS OCCUPIED FORTS.
The Chinese Had Previously Fled
from the Place.

The Chinese Had Previously Fled
from the Place.
Taku. September PA Russian force OF
six companies OF infantry and two squad
rone OF cavalry occupied the Lu Tai forts
last night without suffering any casuali>
ties. The Chinese had previously ned.
The Russians are building the Tien 1ein
railway station and others. The prospect
that the railway will be handed over to
ano her power is remote. The Russian
minister. NJ De Glers. will remain at Pc
kin for the present.
An expedition will start from Taku for
Pao Ting Flu September 29
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THE POSTS GALVESTON MAP.

The map Sundays Post showing the havoc wrought by
late storm Galveston appreciated such that sup
ply of Posts out early in the day and the demand copies
mailing purposes has been In order accommodate
who desire copies Of the map friends preserve it will
be reproduced next Thursdays issue Those desiring extra copies
requested TO send their orders advance that we may
have sufficient number printed TO supply the demand.
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RATE cLERKs, MEETINa
no Perfect Accommodations 70
Winter Tourists.

TO FeFfcct Recommendations Tor
Winter Tourists.
Cincinnati. Ohio September 25.-The
railroad rate clerks meeting OF the Cen
trial Southeastern and Southwestern
roads was held here today with large
attendance. The purpose Of the meeting
WAS TO perfect arrangements for the ac-
commodation of winter tourists. IL was
decided to put tickets on sale for the
Southeastern lines on October Is and for
southwestern lines on November 1.
These tickets are 10 be good until Asrii
80, with the privilege OF returning until
May sf
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ls.e,en Ml..lonarle. muraerea.

LONDON. September 25,-The CHI ma In
land mission has received cable m -
sage announcing the murder OF eleyen
missionaries at shi Chico Tanning Yah
Yung. in the province OF Shan 81.
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nEsuLr MADE PUBIC.
vote of Electors for Dinx WINS
Unanimous.

City OF Mexico September 25,- The OF.
fetal result OF the presidential election
was made public in tho chamber OF depu-
ties today by the revising board of returns
and 1t appears that the elections on July
% last resulted In the unanimous choice
of President Dlaz, the number Of electors
voting being 1901 Popular elections are
for electors. and these being chosen, pro-
coed to ballot for president. There WA
much enthusiasm in the halls OF congress
over the result
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Mr.. crnhhr nt sam Nlnroor.

San Marcos, Texas September 25.--Hqn
v w. Grpbbs Of GreenvIiie delivered an
eloquent address In advocacy OF the Girls
Industrial college of Texas at the court
house THE evening.
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washington Notes.

I5peoIsI 70 the Fostl
Washington. September 25.--An original
pension OF s12 per month has been granted
Kersey d. Cobbs OF Fort Worth
The FIRST Nationsl bank OF Houston has
been approved as reserve agent for the
Wolfe CITY National bank of Wolfe City.
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Gnxernar ana Mr.. Thoma. safe.

Fort worth, Texas, September 25.-Govern-
or-eiec. Duke and Governor D. Thomas. who
were supposed 10 have persisted In tho Gal
weston storm, are safe. Taey have reachsd
the Indian Tsrritcry.
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Answer. Of russia ana Japnn.

Berlin. September 25.--The foreign of
nee officials here inform the Associated
Press that Russia and Japan have for
maily answered the German note. partic-
ularly emphasizing their agreement to
the proposition to have the ministers des-
ignate the guilty.
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MIG brush FIRE.
Damage 10 $50 square Miles Esti-
mnted at 81 300. 900

mated at 1900, 900.
Santa Rosa Cal. September II. THE brush
FIRE that has been burning for the last few
days about Occidental has covered 1850 square
miles and the damage is estimated at
81, 500 900.
The FRO was started by man who was
burning brush at Froestone
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ough; ID. S. Flint, Rossmore; L. L.
karens. Mr.. and Mrs. Il. Wayerly Smith,
MnS. Hartley, Mrs. w. Terry, Imperial
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London, September 25,-Acco ding to
dispatch received hore from Berlin the
Russian and Japanese replies to Ger
many's proposal received yesterday as
serted that Russia "asSeuts In principle
while Japan's answer is an emphatic
approval"
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"Vg'ros DRUG COMPANY.
~. pwood' Texas, Sept. 9, 9oo.-Gentle-
( ~ u you can send your XXI Liver Pills
!, D.,l please send me one dozen at once.
N I ~ CHILL CURE is dandy. OF
Truly, rn'l'
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DISASTROUS STORM At NOME.
Fully 500 People Were Left without

GALVESTON, TEXAs.

Seattle. wash, september 25.-The seam
err Roanoke brings news Of most disas-
rous storri n. Nome II ragged with unusual
violence for near.Y two days number OF
totoJlv rfcked number OF lives are be-
iievei 10 nave been lest. II is KIN .wn that
Andrew A. Ryan OF Les Angeles was
drowned. Several captains and amen on
small tugs arc missing Fuily 5-V people
s,lnplies is over half II lllon dollars
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Dallas. Texas, September 25,-There Is
sorrow and anger In Dallas tonight over
the report of the census bureau giving
Dallas only $4,000 people. The city's pop
ulation was over $4,000 ten years ago and
almost every Dallasite charges the census
enumerstors with both lsziness and in
competency. The city has grown a great
deal. however, even under the census hg-
ures. Eight hourishing suburbs outside
of Dallas nine square miles OF area have
been built since 1880; these would easily
run the city's population up TO 10000 OF
rs, 900. II is admitted tonight that Hous-
ton will go ahead OF Dallas and that this
city stands third in the list Of Texas mu-
niclpalities
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Washington. September 25,--The census
of Dallas as made pubic today is as
follows:
1909 6sS.
1S90-ss O67
These figures show for the city rs a
whole an Increase in population OF 45Ii
or 1901 per cent from 1880 to 1900. The
population in 1880 was 1855, showing
an Increase Of 27.7O9 or 267.5l per cent
from 1880 to 1900.
The population by wards In 1900
is as follows: First, 1853; Second 1925,
Third, 1870 Fourth, 4l4l; Fifth 1906;
Sixth, 1884; Seventh 4763 Eighth 262a;
Ninth, 1924; Tenth. 2l7Oi Eleventh 2cS9'
Twelfth, 2.4Si.
The census OF Fort Worth, also made
public today, Is as follows;
19O0-26 6SS.
1908. 076
These figures show for the city as Il
whole an increase In population Of 3Gl5
or 1856 per cent from 1890 to 1890. The
populat on in 1880 was 66GS, showing an
increase Of 1913 or 246.33 per cent from
1880 to 1900.
The population by wards in 1900 Is as
follows: First. 3iSi; Second 1861; Third.
1851 Fourth, 3072; Fifth. 3li3i Sixth,
3517; Seventh, 2SOs Eighth, 1896; Ninth,
443.
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POPULATION OF TEXAS CITIES
DALLAS AND FoRT WORTH CENSUS
RETURNS GWEN OUT.
The Former Has i2,U3s and the Int
ter 26,6Ss People, Doth show
ing Material increases.


Washington. September 25.--The census
of Dallas as made public today is as
follows:
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1900-04-28
WE HAVE

A complete list Of persons who have left money
est ties to the value of
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CEMETERIES TO BE CLOSED.
[San Francisco Chronicle.l

[San Francisco Chronicle1
The ordinance providing for the dis
continuance of interments IN the GENE
teries maintained within the city Inn
its has become law at last. Alto
hanging fire for several weeks the
measure was finally passed by thu
Board of Supervisors at Mondays SEES
sion. 1t makes 1t unlawful to inter q
body within the city and county limits
after the LIST of August next year. One
exception is, however, made. The or.
dinance does not operate against land
owned and controlled ny the Unite1
States. No check Is, ther 10, 9, placed
on the interment of soldiers in the
cemetery located on the Preside reser-
| walton. AS matter of fact the NUM-
cipality has no jurisdiction over the
military reservation and the exception
was unavoidable.
This Is the initial step toward the
ultimate removal of the cemeteries.
There is nothing sacrile sious in such a
proceeding. Every consideration of the
sanitary necessities of a populous city
favors 1t. The laws of sanitation are
opposed to the burial of the dead in the
neighborhood of the abodes of the liy-
ing. Science has long ago placed its
veto against this practice. The pres
ence of cemeteries in the heart If
crowded communities H. standing
menace to the public health. Tine stop
ping Of interments in long establish
ed cemetery and the subsequent re-
moval elsewhere Of the bodies inferred
there may CRATE on the. sensibilities Of
some people who are controlled by SEN
timent; but the sanitary necessities Of
community are of far .nure import
ance than any consideration of senti-
ment.
The closing of the cemeteries is the
FIRST practical result of ~ agitation
which the owners of and residents on
property adjacent to them have waged
long and persistently. In their struggle
for relief they have been backed by the
Improvement associations and sue
cessive Boards Of Health. Everybody
will concede now that 1t was q mistake
to locate them where they are; but
when those sites were chosen few were
sanguine enough to suppose that in a
| little over a quarter of Il century the
city would grow beyond them. Such
has, however, been the case. and in an
other decade these cemeteries will be
occupying the very heart of the resi-.
| Dental part of San Francisco. Tho
| Supervisors are to be commended fol-
their work, for every years delay IN
disseminating burials In these cemeter.
les has been aggravatiny the evils
springing from them.