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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-08
DEMONSTRATION
BY GERMAN NAVY
-
Ten Warships, 5000 Men and loo
Guns at Shanghai.
TROOPS RETIRE FROM Annoy
cblness Believe They Have Conquered Allies
Boxers XII FrsHeh Soldiers In
Pekln II Wants Amerlean
Escort
TROOPS RETIRE FROM Annoy

LONDON. Sept. s-The Chinese crisis
presents no new features this morning.
Nothing appears 10 be certain regarding
Russian action. Various statements
are made In Vienna and Berlin with
an assumed air Of authority. but the
balance of opinion leans 20 the belief
that Russia is stiil inclined 10 adhere
to her decision 20 quit Pekln. whatever
the other powers may do.
The studiously moderate tone Of Em-
peror Williams speech az stetin is much
remarked. There was nothing Of the
mailed hst" or Of revenge IN his ut
terances.
According TO the Standards Moscow
correspondent. Russias program main
~ concerns Manchurla and she needs
troops from Pekln 10 assist in the sclz-
ure Of that province, which Is looked
uron as another Egypt. Her with
draNnl from Pekn is considered an
attempt TO pose as sincere adherent
Of the principles OF The Hague confer
ence.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-08

STETTGN. Sept. The emperor and
empress of Germany arrived here today
20 attend the Imperial Navy maneu-
yers. In reply 10 an address OF welcome
from the BtrgOmaster. His Majesty de-
clared his conviction that success would
attend the efforts being made 10 es-
iatllsh In The far East a stable govern
ment and orderly conditions under
which the German merchants can car
~ on trade undlsturbsd and without
risk.
In conclusion His Majesty said he
fclt no anxiety for the future and was
satisfied his ploE would succeed and
serve the best Interests OF the Faith
erland.
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BERLIN. Sept. From present In
dicatlons. Germany viii make the
strongest naval demonstration ever
made at Shanghai. namely. ten war
ships. $500 men sand lG6 guns.
A special dispatch from Annoy says
that both the japanese and English
marines were withdrawn today and
that everything there Is quiet.
Special dispatches 10 the Cologne
Gazette announce that AL classes OF
the Chinese population believe that the
chinese have been victorious over the
allied troops.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-08
FAILURES FOR THE WEEK.

NEW YORK, Sept. 7.-Dun's Review
says: Failures for the week were 145
in the United States against 1872 last
year, and "a in Canada against ten last
year.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-08
FUSION IN NEVADA.

VIRGINIA. Nevada, Sept THE
Democrats and silver parties affected
fusion last night and today nominated
G. Nswlands for congress.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-08

! WASHINGTON. Sept. THE state
ment was made tonight that no new
note had been sent 70 the powers on
/ the Chinese situation The United
States, animated solely with the purpose
of having an early settlement Of the
| Chinese question. prefers that the allies
/ should remain in Pekin until a set
! tlement Is definitely reached, but Il Is
reiterated that should any nation
| withdraw It's troops, then our govern
ment would do likewise.
There was dearth of Official Informal
I tlon from China today. General Chat
I Zee got through dispatch dated Sep
/ tember /. az Pekln. indicating that
courlers are stlll employed 10 close the
| telegraph line of communication be-
tween Tlen Tsih and Pekiu. This dis
patch made no mention of the military
situation and Il was inferred that affairs
| In Pekln remain quiet.
The message commends Colonel Aar-
on S. Dnggett, Fourteenth United
States infantry. for his gallantry at
Yang rsun and for his gallantry and
excellent supervision Of the attack OF
the imperial city, August Is.
II Is said that General Chaffee recon-
mends that he be made n brigadler-
general OF the United States army. Col
onel Dagget has nine months 20 serve
before attaining "a years, II promoted
10 brigadier- general, Chdffee states, Col
onel Dagget viii gladly accept retire
ment Immediately.
Minister WI arrived IN Washington
from Cape May this afternoon and. al
though It was near the close Of the
official day, he proceeded directly to the
state department. II Is understood that
he received Intimation thar the depart
mert officials were deSrous Of confer
ring with him, hence his return TO
Washington.
For nearly an hour the minister was
closeted with Acting Secretary HIN and
Assistant Secretary Adee, the door be-
ing locked meantime and not even mes
sengers allowed entrance None OF the |
parties TO the conference was communi- |
cative as 10 the conference but at the |
conclusion DR.. Hin repaired to the |
White House with his portfolio we'll |
filed with papers.
For several hours preceding the min |
ister's visit. Acting Secretary Hill and |
Assistant Secretary Adee had been en-
gagged IN a conference and Il was |
gathered that negotiations relative to |
China were approaching another phase |
and that another pronouncemenr vi
some kind was in preparation.
LONDON. Sept. lit Is asserted at |
The Austrian foreign office. according |
TO the Vienna correspondent OF the |
Daily Mail, that Russia has agreed to
4 compromise, leaving q portion of her
troops In Petin and sending the main
body to Tien Tsln, which will be the
headquarters.
PARIS, Sept 7.-Active negotiations
ire in progress looking to some arrange
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CAPE TOWN, Sept. 7.-General Ba-
den-POwell arrived here this morning.
In spite OF the early hour OF his arrival
Il great public ovation was made In his
honor. A crowd carried him on their
shoulders from the railway station TO
the government house. a distance Of
half a mile.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-08
Great Scarcity OF Anthracite
Coal Probable.
MEN ARE WELL ORGANIZED
Strike Is Likely to Be Long and Disastrous
Demand for Coal Is Now EuOr.
nous Both at Home and
Abroad.

INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 7.-Under the
constitution Of the United states Mine
Workers Of America, the executive
must decide before 6 o'clock tomor-
row nigat UPON the application Of the
district embraced in the anthracite re-
gion for permission to strike.
Indications tonight are that before
the time limit has expired messages
will have been sent to the president Of
the three districts In question announc-
ing that permission has been granted.
Following these messages viii be 9TH
ers ordering the men out Of the mines.
The question Of ordering a strike was
not submitted to vote at the meeting
Of tha executive board which has been
In session here all day. President Mitch
ell said tonight:
Il said some time ago that in my
opinion there would be a big strike.
After talking with my colleagues all
day / have no reason to change my
mind"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-08
METAL MARKET.

NEW YORK, Sept, 7.-silvsr ssx;
lead. unchanged.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-08

WILKESBARRE. Pa. Sept. THE
refusal Of the coal companies at their
conference in New York to confer with
the miners only makes the belief among
the people OF the Wyoming valley the
stronger that there will surely be a
strike. The miners win be compelled
to go out now or back down ignomin-
iously.
The demand for coal is enormous.
Every kind Of carrying vehicle is being
pressed into service. Those at the head
of large manufacturing plants are OF
the opinion that If a strike is ordered
1t viii be a lOng-drawn-out affair. as
both sides are stubborn.
All kinds Of business Is suffering on
account OF the suspense. Some Of the
coal companies think that III the event
Of a strike all the men will not 20 out
and that they will still be able to mine
some coal This may be true in some
districts in the anthracite region but
not in the Wyoming district. The men
here are pretty well organized, despite
all reports TO the contrary. and when
the order to strike Is given there Will
not be enough men at work to keep
the pumps running.
Some Of the coal companies are maxi
ing use Of the columns of the local
press to point out the calamity that will
follow a long strike. 1t is pointed out
that the United Mine Workers will have
only $1,000 in their treasury to sustain
a strike. and that this sum viii not keep
the strikers and their families for a
week. The total amount Of money paid
in wages in the anthracite region a
month now IS SS;50000o.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-08

NEW YORK. Sept. IA dispatch TO
the Herald from Pekln. date missing,
via Tien Tsin. September and Shan--
hal. Wednesday. says:
Overturts towards peace negotiations
with the allied ministers have been
made by a few mandarins but there
Is no prince among them
The allied forces are hesltating TO en-
ter the palace. fearing for the prestige
Of the Chinese government and that. II
the buildings were destroyed and burn
ed. the government OF the whole OF
China would fall on the powers, render
ing partition inevitable.
This delay Is encouraging the Box
ers. who have murdered two French
soldiers In the centre OF PeIkin.
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NEW YORK. Sept. IA dispatch 10
the Herald from Hong Kong says:
The chamber OF commerce and the
China association are telegraphIng a
strong protest against the withdrawal
Of troops from Pekln till a proper gov
ernment has been established. They
urge that withdrawal would be dlsas-
trous TO foreign prestige throughout
China.
Alarm Is manifested among reputable
Chinese at rumors Of contemplated ST.
multaneous rlsings in Canton and Hong
Kong on Saturday. The police place no
credence In the reports.
The French gunboat Decldee and the
transport Surnai have arrived.
Reports from the west river have
been received of disturbances at Tai
Ping. where 300 robbers were looting.
The Wu Chow prefect and 100 men for
titled a pawn shop and telegraphed to
WI Chow for assistance. and four hun
dred troops We're despatched TO quell
the trouble.
There Is disaffectlon at Tung Chow
but II Is not likely to come 10 a head,
for lack OF arms,
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Continued on fourth page.)
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NEW YORK, Sept. IA dispatch to
! the Herald from Tien Tsin, August IS.
via Che Foo. September 5. and Shang-
hal. September 5. says:
II IL reported that the American min
ister approves OF inviting Ii Hung
Chang to Pekin TO negotiate on behalf
OF China. Those who know this vlceroy
best regard him as insincere. incapa-
bic and unreliable.
In Pekin the government Is dead. 1t
means either partition or the main
tanning of independent provincial gov
trnments.
COLOMBO. Sept. 7.--Count Won WAL
dersee, commander. in-chief of the allied
troops In China. arrived here this morn
ing. After spending a few hours
ashore the count resumed his voyage.
NEW YORK, Sept IA dispatch to
the Tribune from London says:
The German reply TO the Russian pro-
posol may be in the form of COM
promise and as such Il will be treated
In order to save the face of Russia; but
in substance the communication which
has been made to the state department
Is clear rejection Of the Russian prop
Osition.
It matters very little in principle
whether the whole or portion Of the
allied contingent is kept in the Chinese
capital. but the point is that Pekin will
continue to be neld by soreign troops
till peace negotiations are concluded.
The most important concession Ger
many makes to Russia Is the agreement
to respect the persons of the empress
and the imperial ministers. This is
good sense for otherwise It would be
impossible to get the Chinese court and
privy council to come back and begin
negotiations. since 1t is out OF the iques-
tlon that the princes and mandarins
would put themselves in the power of
Continued on fourth page.)
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-02
APretty Home Wedding.

A very pretty home wedding took
place at the residence of Mrs. Kate e.
james. in DeBree avenue. Thursday
morning, February 1st, at o'clock,
when her daughter. Kate Estelle was
united in marriage to Mr.. Harry Camp
bell Paxson, by the Rev. Mr. p octor,
of McKendree NJ. E. Church The spa
cious parlors were beautifully and
tastefully decorated with smilax, grow
ing plants. potted palms. ferns. etc.
Transforming the scene 1 to a tropical
bower. The bride was elegantly gown
ed in going-away costume and car
ried Bride roses. The maid of honor.
Miss l.. Marie James, sister of the
bride, carried carnations. The groom
wore conventional black Mr. Harry
Hcrmance of Massachusetts was best
man. MeSsrs. Joseph l.. James and r.
w. James. brothers OF the bride, served
as ushers for the occasion TIE core
mony was very pretty and impressive
after which the happy couple were
driven to the New Yok Phila lelpria
and Norfolk railway Hcpot. to take h,
early train for Philadelphia. where they
will be entertained by Mrs S. T. Rorer,
cousin of the groom, thence to New
York and other Northern cities. re-
the latter part of-the- month,
and will be "at home to their frien s
March 1st. The presents re Ell ed were
numerous and handsome, many of them
coming from abroad.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-02
Ground Hog pay.

To-day is ground hog day. when his
hogshp will sally forth from his hole to
prognostricate the conditions of the
weather for the following six weeks.
AS the saying goes, IL the day is cloudy
he will. of course. not see his shadow
and will remain out of his winter quar-
tiers to enjoy the fine spring weather
to follow. But woe be 1t If. perchaffce
to-day be full OF sunshine. Then his
hogship will scurry back to his hole
and attempt to pull the hole in after
him to protect his majesty from the
terrible weather which is to come. II
will rain and snow and sleet and snow
and rain again.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-02
LUMBER MEN MEET
Monthly Session ofthe North Car
DINA Pine Association.
4 "TRIP TO Ola Point aud sp- end at
sho thnn,boriin-IhcL umborMnr-
ket strong ana Large !. o,nnnds In
Evtdencs-N Mono Ia stock.

Carolina Pine Association was held ut
the Chamberlin Hotel. Old Point, yes
terday, with twenty-four members
present.
No business of any Importance was
transacted, except rec eiving the reports
of the officers of the company, conii-
GRAFTON of which was deferred to the
next meeting of the association.
At the adjournment of the association
the party repaired to the dining!room
OF the hotel, where a tempting spre d
awaited them. Covers were laid for
twenty-five, one of whom did not ap-
pear. Those in attendance were Cap
tain John L. Roper, OF Norfolk; j. B.
Freeman, Norf~lk; e. C. FJsbur h.
Norfolk; r. J. Camp. Franklin, Va; w.
f. Harrison, Baltimore; ]. It, Leach
and w. P. Baughm Washington, N. c.;
Theopolis Tunis, Baltimore; j. j. Nc
Neal Garysburg, N. c.; w. H. Blake,
Tillery. N. c.; Dennis Simons, William
ston N. c.: r. S. Cohn, Norfolk; w. NJ
Whaley. Norfolk; C. S. Russell Nor
folk; w. T. Sears, Norfolk: r. B.
Cooke. general agent of the New York,
Philadelphia and Norfolk railroad; NJ
K. King, general manager of the ~ T.
LUX anu southern ruilrOa0s G- M. Sc =
pell, general manager OF the Norfolk
and Carolina railroad; T. B. Rice, Phil
adelphia; r. r. Moore, Suffolk; S. p
Ryland, Jr., Baltimore, and John Hair
ker, of New York.
The party left the city at 1880 o'clock
on the steamer New York, of the New
York, Philadelphia and Norfolk rail-
road steamer. which was rendered the
party by Mr.. Cooke.
The return trip was made at 4:30 en-
the Old Dominion Steamship Companys
new steamer Mo. ia k, n complimentary
tender to the association.
The officers of the association are:
Captain j. l.. Roper. president: e. c.
Fosburgh, vice president; c. S. Rus
sell, secretary, and r. S. Cohen, treas
urer.
Mr.. Russell, the secretary, was seen
at the Atlantic Hotel last night by a
representative of this PAPER. and st t ed
that the lumber market was very
strong. lie said there was no uneold
lumber on the market, and large de-
ma nds from all over the country were
at present very much In evidence
The next meeting Of the association
will be held in this city the first Thurs
day in March,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-02
ABorTLe's JOURNEY.
ADRIFT FOUR YEARS IN THE

ADRltNT FOUR YEARS IN THE
OCEAN
A remarkable case of drift was re-
ported to Lieutenant Herbert o. Dunn
at the Baltimore photographic Office
yesterday in a letter from United States
officials at Baracoa, Cuba. II was the
return to the office OF n letter placed in
a bottle and thrown overheard by Cap
tain Mitchell of the Neptune steamer
Ohio, on October %. 1895, while the ship
was bound f. 1m Carths gena for Balti-
more with a cargo of iron ore.
Captain Mitchell inclosed a note stat
ing that the bottle ana it's contents
were thrown overheard on that date in
latitude 35 deg. 81 min. and longitude
&c deg. 80 min. He requested that If
the bottle was ever picked up 1t was to
be sent to the Baltimore Branch Hy-
geographic Office. Remarks were ap-
pended to the paper received that it
was picked up on January 16, 1900. in
Latitude 20 deg 81 min. 40 sec. and
longitude n deg. As min., which is in
the vicinity of Baracoa.
If the bottle had drlfted in straight
line from where thrown into the water
ito where 1t was found it would have
travelled 1900 miles. In It's four years
and three months drift 1t is possible
that 1t covered several times that dis
lance
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-02
TherolI Road Bill.

The opponents of the bill. consoll-
dating the toll roads entering Norfolk,
recently passed by the General Assem-
bly,, will through Mr.. Ewcll, represent
alive from Princess Anne county, In
troduce n new measure repeating the
one now In the hands of the Governor.
who yesterday, over the long distance
telephone, informed a gentleman of this
city that he would not veto the bill
now before him. The Governor said
that, while he favored the position of
the opponents of the proposed consoli-
dalton. he did not care to antagonize
the Legislature on the bill, as it was
purely local.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-02
Police Report for January.

The report OF Chief of Police Kizer
to the Board Of Police Commissioners
for the month OF January contains the
following: Total number of arrests,
14l-white, 166; CO ored, 275; children
restored to parents. 9: horses and cows
und at lar.e and impoun led at city
stables. 10; patrol wagon calls. 223; at
tempted suicide 1; accidentally killed,
L; property recovered and restored to
owners to the amount of SS74.24; pau
pers sent to other cities. 4; lewd women
ordered out Of the city, 2: doctors in
attendance at headquarters. 5; doors
found open to business houses and Sc
cured, 40; sent to hospital for treat
ment. 3. The city seems to be excep-
tionally quiet.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-02
THIRD WARD DEMOCRATS.
ENTHUSIASTIC MEETING AND |
SMOKER LAST NIGHT.

SMOKER LAST NIGHT.
The Third Ward Democratic Club
held smoker at their club room. or
Charlotte street. last night. with q large
number OF Democrats from all the
wards of the city present
There were many speeches made by
aspirants for Office at the coming muni-
cipal election and others. Among the
monwealths Attorney James T.. Dun
can. City Sergeant John f. Lawler, Mr..
Robert Weaver and Mr.. James Trehy.
The coming campaign was the lead
ing subject of each speaker, one after
the other declaring that II the Demo-
Gratis worked together there would be
no fear Of defeat when the votes were
counted. Much enthusiasm prevailed
throughout the meeting, each member
displaying keen interest In everything
done or said.
A motion was offered by Colonel E.
NJ. Henry and adopted to appoint a
committee from the Third Ward Club
to meet one from the John S. Barbour
and any other Democratic club for the
purpose of communicating with Colonel
w. J. Bryan, inviting him to address
the Democrats OF this city after his
visit to Richmond
Mr.. Bryan will address the Leglsla-
ture mt Richmond, February 18th, and
it is the intention OF the Democrats of
this city to have him visit Norfolk
either the 10th or nth of February, II
possible.
Mr.. w. H. Sergeant, Jr., offered the
following resolution:
Resolved. THAT we. the Democrats of
the Third Ward of the city of Norfolk,
in meeting assembled. do hereby cx-
tend to the Democrats of Kentucky our
heartfelt sympathy in the assassination
of their leader, Hon. William Goebel.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-02
The NEWS OF NORFOLK ON PAGES . 8, 8 8 g
THE COLD WAVE.
IT is IN NORFOLK IN GOOD
SHAPE 2

SHAPE.
The weather man and the cold wave
struck the same toboggan Wednesday
evening, and those persons who crlti-
cised the prognosticator for falsely pre-
dieting snow and rain the day before
have no "kick'' to make that he did not
accurately forecast the lower tempera-
ture.
1t was cold when people emerged
from under blankets in the morning 1t
was colder ut dinner hour. At dark it
was even worse, from the iceman's
point of view, and the coalman's smile
grew broader as the evening wore on to
midnight.
A very stir. searching wind blew
Wednesday afternoon and night and
yesterday, adding Immensely TO the dis
comfort Of those whom necessity re-
qu1red to be on the streets People
hueged fires and expressed the hope
that the Arctic blast would speedily
pass over the city. Several OF the dry
goods houses featured" blankets in
show windows
Snow, in the present raw, bleak wea-
ther. would mean Inevitable suffering
among those who are not prepared with
warm clothing and fuel and pr Wis MS
Last night the air was cold and very
inqulsitive. In fact. it was penetrat-
ing and found its way with apparent
ease and undoubted success to the mar
row of ones bones.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-02
GOOD GOVERNMENT
"a Large and Enthusiastic Meeting
ofthe Reform League.
omcers md Executive Committee
selected : New Rogi.sration of
Voter. 30 he Aakcd For-Enthusl.
estic >pccohcs-A Declaration.

The Good Government League held a
largely attended meeting at the Real
Estate and Stock Exchange rooms last
night at which the following perma-
nent officers were elected:
Chairman-Robert w. Shultice.
Secretary-W. A. Ross.
Treasurer. NJ. Jordan.
Executive Commttee-G. Taylor
Gwothmcy, Thos. S. Purdle. Frank H.
White, II. D. Pinkerton, s. S. Lambeth,
Jr., and DIR. James G. Riddick.
The Executive Committee will report
a plan of campaign at meeting of
the league to be held next Thursday
nigh tat o'clock.
The league decided not to nominate
a ticket at present but to wait until
after the plan of campaign has been
outlined by the Executive Committee
and accepted by the league.
REGISTRATION OF VOTERS.
a committee, consisting of Judge
James e. Heath Col. G. a. Nash, c. J.
Collins, Ivor A. Page and L. d. Starke,
Jr.. was appointed TO wait upon the
Norfolk Electoral Board and ask 1t to
have made q new registration of the
voters Of the city OF Norfolk.
ENTHUSIASTIC SPEECHES.
Enthusiastic speeches were made by
a large number of people. the tenor
of whose remarks was to the effect that
the object of the league was to OBJ
tain honest elections and clean govern
ment for the city Of Norfolk. It was
the unanimous opinion of the members
present, expressed by n vote, that each
should work diligently for the promo
ton of the object of the league, rather
than the promotion Of the candidacy
of any one. This sentiment evoked
great enthusIasmm.
A DECLARATION.
The object of the organization is set
out In the following preamble to its
constitutions:
I'VE, of the people of Norfolk, Vir-
glnia. having organized ourselves Into
an associationsto promote good govern
ment for the common welfare of our
municipality. and to that end, to secure
honest elections. to elect for all offices
men incorruptible and Jealous in the
performance OF their public duties. sub
servient to no person or corporation,
and who will faithfully serve the peo-
ple."
THE MEMBERSHIP.
1t was developed at the meeting last
night that the enrolled membership OF
the league now exceeds $50, of whom
240 have Joined it within the last eight
days.