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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-03
ENGLISH PAPERS REJOICE.
Williams snub of Kruger Pieases the
British Press Exceedingly.

LONDON, Dec. 3.-All the London morn
ing papers comment with unbounded enthu-
siasm on the abrupt snub administered by
Emperor William to Mr.. Kruger, which Is
all the more noticeable when contrasted
with the Boer statesman's successful visit
10 France. The snub is regarded as further
evidence of the good relations existing be-
tween Germany and Great Britain.
Emperor Williams telegram 10 the Ger
man minister at Luxembourg was the out
come of dispatch which Mr.. Kruger sent
TO the Kaiser on arriving at the German
frontier: "On reaching German soil 1
hasten to express TO your Majesty my SEN
tinents of respectful devotion and cordial
sympathy"
The official explanation offered through
the German press is that steps had not
been taken to ascertain whether Mr.. krtf-
gers visit would be agreeable. The Boer
delegates admit that they have received a
serious check and Mr.. Kruger is said 10 be
extremely disheartened. There is a rumor
that he had been requested TO avoid Belgian
territory.
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Many Protests and Requests Have
but Bronzes Are Being Shipped.
THE CHINESE DO NOT PROTEST
TO DO SO, THEY SAY, WOULD ONLY
ELICIT UNCIvIL TREATMENT.
CeIestials Returning to Tfen-Tsin-
Won waldersee and the Punitive
Expeditions-Other Advices.

WASHINGTON, Dec. administration
ters of the powers at Peking will soon
reach a common ground of agreement in
the. demands to be made upon the Chinese
imperial government in satisfaction for the
Boxer outrages. The State Department is
in communication with the ministers and
ambassadors of the United States to the
European courts, and advices which have
come from them from time to time lead
the officials here to hope that the powers
will be brought to the position maintained
by the United States in dealing with the
Chinese. viz, that there should not be
demands made upon the imperial govern
ment which Ii is not able to fulfill.
Our government has persistently held to
this view in the progress of the negotia-
tions between the ministers at Peking, and
If the principle of this contention can be
maintained in the combined note to be
handed to the Chinese plentipotentiaries, a
decided advantage will be had at the
start.
The attitude of our government on this
subject has been made clear to Mr.. Con-
ger. The meeting between him and the
German and British ministers yesterday
at Peking, presumably was in compliance
with the minister's latest instructions from
Washington. Nothing has been heard from
Mr.. Conger, by the State Department for
several days
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-03
RAILROAD MEN AT NEWARK.
They Discuss the Plan Of Federation,
but Achieve No Results.

NEWARK, O.. Dec. 2.-Delegates from
every division of the Baltimore Ohio
Railroad, from Baltimore to Chicago. rep
resenting the Brotherhood of Locomotive
Engineers, Order OF Railway Conductors.
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen. Broth
erhood of Railway Trainmen and Order Of
the Railroad Telegraphers held a meeting
here to-day. The purpose of the meeting
was to federate these organizations on the
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad system. but this
was not accomplished at to-day's meeting
IT. will be done, however, according to a
delegate, within two months.
Grand Chief p. M. Arthur, of the Broth
erhood of Locomotive Engineers. said that
he had not heard federation" mentioned
at these meetings, but declared that he is
practically opposed to such step being
taken Chief Conductor Grant Ferguson
presided at io-day's meeting. There were
several hundred railroad men present
Governor Nash addressed the meeting on
ssWhat Railroad Men are to the Nation"
Grand Chief Arthur. Grand Chief Sar-
gent Of the hremen; Vice Grand Chief
Garretson. of the conductors, and Grand
Chief Dodge. of the trainmen. also spoke.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-03
MASCOTS SENT HOME.
Three Urchins Taken from Their Reg
iments I'm the Philippines.

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 2.-Three little
regimental mascOts were involuntarily
passengers from Manila on the transport
Thomas. They were Fred S. Zagelstoll,
aged thirteen years, from Cleveland, who
went out with the Thirteenth Cavalry;
John Wolfiing. aged nine. of Buffalo. and
Sam Carter, a colored boy, who claimed
de Souf'' as his home.
Zagelstoll distinguished himself in the
Philippines by capturing a Filipino soldier
and being himself captured before he could
land the Filipino within the American
lines. While scouting around on his own
account at Lipa the little fellow caEle
upon a stray Filipino. whom he took into
custody at the point of a gun. He was on
his way TO camp with his prisoner, when
a band of Filipinos took him in. Beyond
relieving him of his shoes and hat, the
Filipinos treated him kindly, and a few
days later turned him over to the Amer
leans.
Wolfiing and Zagelstoll together planned
to go into the interior. regardless of war.
and after procuring team of horses, had
started on their trip when the American
officers took them in charge at Calamba
and sent them back TO Manila.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-03
Inspired Press Articles Tell the Old
Man that He VIII Receive No Aid
or Comfort I'm Berlin.
THE CAR Is MUCH BETTER
BOTH PULSE AND Temperature
SHOW MARKED IMPROVEMENT.
Deficit In Italian Dudget-Cramps to
Build n Cruiser for Turkey-In-
demnity I'm the Price.

BERLIN, Dec. 2.-Mr. Kruger has aban-
doned his proposed visit to Berlin. owing
to the receipt OF an official intimation
that Emperor William regrets that in con-
sequence Of previous arrangements he VIII
be unable to receive him. The Boer states
man will therefore proceed direct from
Cologne for Holland. He telegraphed to
this effect this afternoon. The Enlperor's
intimation was conveyed TO Mr.. kruger
by the German envoy at Luxembourg,
who arrived at Cologne to-day.
The Cologne Gazette, in an inspired COM
munique. says: Mr.. Kruger's visit is not
agreeable to Germany. his aim being TO OBJ
taN Intervention in South Africa. IL
would be a grave political mistake, it
would be even a great crime, 20 allow him
to entertain even a spark Of hope that
Germany will render him any practical
support"
This declaration Is accompanied with
reproaches, Mr.. Kruger being charged with
'having encouraged a useless guerrilla
warfare and having disregarded Germany's
advice when he might have still fol-
lowed it.
The press generally strikes the sams
note.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-03

French and German Omcers Robbing
the PeLing Observatory.

French and German Omcers Robbing
the Peking Observatory.
TIEN-TSIN, Dec. i, via Shanghai. Dec
2.-Protests and requests have been for
warded to Field Marshal Count Won Wal
dersee by the representatives of the pow
ers, uring the prevention of the removal
of astronomical instruments from the OBJ
servatory at Peking. Most of the principal
instruments have been prepared for ship
ment and labeled for Berlin or for Paris.
The Chinese themselves do not protest, be-
cause, as members of Ii Hung Changs
staff put IL, their objections would be USE
less. as whatever they say or do in way
of protest only elicits uncivil treatment.
The observatory is universally recognized
one of the most interesting sights i'm
Peking. Most of the instruments now out
Of place are over 15o years old. Many of
them are magnificent bronzes, and although
not of modern type, can still be used for
the purpose Of astronomical observation.
The number of Chinese returning has
been considerably augmented during the
last few days. Apparently they are friend
ly. The provost marshals of the various
nations are daily informed as to the
whereabouts of returning Boxers, but only
those are arrested against whom there is
conclusive evidence of having killed native
Christians.
The first locomotive since the siege of the
legations ran yesterday from Tien-Tsin to
Peking. The line will not be opened. how
ever, for general use, until about Dec. Is.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-03
ENGLAND's POLICY DENOUNCED.
Afrikanders Make Violent Speeches
Regarding British Treatment

CAPE TOWN. Dec. 2.-Replying at Stel-
lenborch. Cape Colony, to an address pre-
sented TO him by the leaders of the Afri-
kanderbund Mr.. ]. X. Merriman, former
treasurer of Cape Colony. in the course of
an impassioned speech denounced the war
in South Africa as lone of the blackest
spots in British annals" The present
methods of British warfare, he said were
such as encouraged the worst elements
on both sides and were bound to prove
fatal TO the ultimate peace OF the country.
He declared that neither he nor Mr. j. w.
Sauer. former commissioner of public
works, would attend the Worcester con-
gress lest 1t should be said that the con-
gress was engineered by politicians" and
he appealed to all Afrikanders to speak
boldly when upholding their rights and
yet to 'avoid wild language or actions
which might lead TO the abrogation of the
last vestige of freedom
Mr.. Sauer whose speech was rather
more militant. demanded the removal of
Sir Alfred Miner. whom he declared as
being violently anti-Dutch." He declared
that if Great Britain deprived the two re-
publics of their independence she would
lose the affection OF all South Africans
Referring to the Worcester congress he
urged the delegates to show firmness
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-03
British Commander Forced on the De-
Finally Beat OF the Enemy.
ROBERTS HOPING FOR PEACE
HE VISITS THE BATTLEFIELDs IN
AND AROUND LADYsMITH,
Churchill Says 10000 More Men Are
Observation-Disclosures Bitterly De-
nouncc the British Policy.

BLOEMFONTE1N, Dec. 2.-Further de-
tails have been received regarding the fight
near Reitsfontein between the British un-
der General Paget and the Beers under
Commandants Viljoen and Erasmus, Nov.
rs and 20.
General Paget, towards evening on the
second day, closed in upon the Boer posi-
ton, with the intention of attacking next
day at dawn. The Beers. however, with
reinforcements, including three guns, made
desperate attack, and severe fighting en-
sued.
The Beers, who were repulsed with heavy
loss. withdrew in a northeasterly direction.
General Paget. having occupied their posi-
ton, sent mounted infantry in pursuit.
The New Zealanders displayed great gall
lantry, losing five out of the six wounded
officers.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-03

antagonizing fits passage, when 1t reache.
a vote its passage is regarded as fore
gone conclusion. Two days. 1t is thought.
will suffice for it's consideration.
Saturday, under a special order made
last session, will be devoted to eulogies on
the life. character and public services Of
the late Representative Harmer, OF Penn
sylvania. who for several years enjoyed
the distinction of being the member hold
ing the record for longest continuous serv-
fee, and therefore entitled TO the sobriquet
Father of the House."
No business will be transacted at the
session tomorrow beyond the probable
reading of the Presidents message. The
deaths of the late Representative Daily. of
New Jersey, and Huffecker, of Delaware.
which occurred during the recess, as well
as the deaths Of Senators Davis and Gear,
will be announced Immediately after the
roll is called, and the House will adjourn
at once out of respect to their memories.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-03
GEORGIA CAYVAN DYING
In a Hospital on Long Island-Has
Been Sick for Years.

NEW YORK, Dec. 2-Miss Georgia
Cayvan, the actress. has been for several
weeks in the Sanford Hall Sanitarium
of Flushing, L. /. She is suffering from
nervous prostration. 1t is said she Is on
the verge of mental and physical wreck.
having become almost totally blind.
Last October after her health had been
declining since an operation undergone In
1895, she became too III for successful treat
ment at home, and it was necessary TO
send her TO a hospital. Since then she
has not rallied, either in mind or body.
except for brief interval. when her sis
ter came from Massachusetts to visit her
the other day. Little hope for her re-
covery is now entertained. Miss Cayvan Is
a native of Bath. Me.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-03
TWENTY PERSONS KILLED
SIXTY INJURED IN A RAILROAD
WRECK In MEXICO.
Accident Happened Thursday-Amer-
icnu Trainmen Fled-TwO More
Deaths mt San Francisco.

SAN ANTONIO, Tex. Dec. "A terrible
wreck in which a score of persons were
killed and about sixty hurt occurred on the
Mexican Central Railway on Thursday
afternoon between Tamacha and Symon,
fifty miles south of Jumlico The first news
of the disaster reached here to-day.
Edward Rische.sa citizen of San Antonio
was at the scene twenty minutes after the
engines crashed together. The place where
the wreck occurred is in a valley at the
foot of two immense hills. At the time
both trains were running thirty miles an
hour. One of the trains had on board a
construction crew numbering $50 men. The
other was a freight train of fifty-five
empty cars. Three engines and about for
ty cars were piled up thirty feet high. Two
Americans. train employees. were forced to
fee to avoid being lynched. The names
of the killed and injured are not obtain
able.
This Is said to be the most serious wreck
that has ever occurred in Mexico.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-03
Adjournment Probably VIII Not BE
as Leaders Are Anxious to Work.
LIVELY WEEK IN THE HOUSE
ARMY REORGANIZATION BILL WILL
BE HURRIED TO COMPLETION.
One Appropriation Measure May BE
Taken Up-Grout Oleomargarine
Bill VIII BE Considered Also.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 2.-The Senate will
be called to order at II o'clock tomorrow,
but beond the probable reading of the
Presidents message will transact no busi-
ness, as the announcement of the death.
during the recess, OF Senators Davis and
Gear, when the message has been read,
will bring the sitting TO close. Senator
Allison will make the announcement In the
case OF his late colleague, Senator Gear,
and there Is hope that Senator Nelson may
arrive I'm time to perform similar service
concerning Senator Davis. These announce
ments will be preceded by the ceremony OF
swearing In the new members, who this
year are Mr.. Dolliver. who has been ap-
pointed to succeed Senator Gear. and Mr..
Dillingham;, who takes the place formerly
occupied by Senator Ross, of Vermont, and
the appointment of the usual committees to
wait upon the President and the House OF
Representatives.
Mr. Frye expects to get up the shipping
subsidy bill on Tuesday. and II not on that
day, then on Wednesday. and in doing this
to have the Spooner Philippine bill dis
placed This will be the beginning of the
Important work of the session, and upon
depend much of the future course of pro-
ceedings for the entire session. In order
TO accomplish this result It will be neces-
sary first to get the consent OF the Repub-
Iican committee on order of business, and
TO this end a meeting Of that committee
will be held after the adjournment Of the
Senate Monday afternoon. Mr.. Frye said
to-day that he already had conferred with
a majority of the members of that commit
tee and that he felt assured ne would
have no difficulty in securing their assent
to the proposed change. Thus far there has
been no consultation with Democratic sem
ators, but the friends of the shipping bill
do not look for factious opposition to the
taking up Of the bill from that source. A
motion to take up the measure is not de-
batable under the Senate rules. and they
are confident of the majority on the vote if
a roll call should be demanded. 1t is prob
able that a friendly arrangement will be
made with Senator Morgan, who has the
Nicaragua bill in charge. that bill being on
the calendar as special order fos the 10th
inst.
There is some talk of an effort during the
week to get up the Hay-Pauncefote treaty
in executive session. but there is as yet no
definite programme to this end. A move
ment is on foot now to secure the assent Of
the committee on foreign relations to the
abandonment of the Davis amendment to
the treaty for the fertilization of the pro-
posed canal
The usua custom OF adjourning over from
Thursday until the following Monday dur
Ing the first week of the session prob
ably will be departed from this session.
That is the desire OF the Republican lead
ers now here. and they say there probably
will be no such adjournment this week.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-03
Kruger welcomed at Cologne,

COLOGNE, Dec. 2-Thousands or people
waited to-day in the vicinity or the Cathe-
dral Hotel to catch a glimpse Of Mr. kru-
ger, who, when replying to the deputation
of Bonn students in the afternoon described
the educational progress OF the Transyaai'
thanked the students for their kind well
come and shook hands with each After
wards he appeared upon the balcony, where
he was loudly cheered from below. Having
rested for half an hour he went into tie
vestibule of the hotel, which was crowded
with visitors. Here. replying TO a deputa-
ton from the Pan-German League, wish
ing him success, he referred TO the close
relationship between the Beers and the
Germans 1t is expected that Mr. Kruger
will remain here until Wednesday.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-03
PUNITIVE EXPEDITIONS.
Won Waldersee Says They Are Neces-
sary-COurt Anxious to Return.

sary-COurt Anxious to Return.
LONDON. Dec. 3.-"Count Won Walder-
see expresses solicitude," says the Pekinc
correspondent of the Morning Post. ..con-
corning expeditions into the surrounding
country, but he believes they are neces-
sary and salutary. Most of the British
officers approve them.
''Sir Robert Hart. in the course of a con-
versation, said he considered the resent
ment against foreigners to be partly lust
and the outgrowth of TIE last sixty years
of treaty relations. He seemed to think
the settlement would be difficult problem
Chinese militia forces are being formed
everywhere and even if the importation of
foreign arms is prohibited a supply will
be easily obtainable from Chinese arsenaIs.
"a body of 100 American cavalrymen is
escorting some Chinese officers to Tien-
Tsin.'
Chang Chih Tung has received a dis
patch from Si-Ngan Fu,'' says the Shang-
hai correspondent of the Standard, direct
supplies 10 the province of Shen-Si. 1t Is
rumored that Emperor Kwang Su will re-
turn to Peking Immediately. and that the
Empress dowager will follow If the recep-
ton given him is satisfactory.
The Shanghai correspondent of the Times
also reports that it is believed, in WELL
informed circles. that the Chinese court
is anxious to return TO Peking. but he says
that such a course would not be agree
able TO Ii Hung Chang. who hopes to gain
an advantage from dissensions among the
mowers
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-03
Federation VIII Aid F1oridans.

WASHINGTON, Dec 2.-President
Samuel Gonpers, of the American Fedora
ton Of Labor, left here tonight for Louis
vile, KY, to attend the twentieth annual
convention of the Federation, which he
says will be the largest and most repre-
sentative meeting ever held by that body.
Accompanying him were Messrs. Peter
Curran and John Weir. fraternal delegates
from the British Trades Union Congress.
Just as he was about to leave his Office
for the station tonight a reporter asked
him regarding the course the Federation
of Labor will take concerning the cigar
makers strike now in progress in Tampa,
Fla. Mr.. Gompers was not inclined to en-
ter into any discussion of the subject how
ever, but he did make a general statement
as to the attitude of the Federation, say
ing: 1--WE are going to do everything
within our power to aid our fellow-workers
of Tampa to secure these two essential
rights-first. the right to work at their
trade and calling, and, second, the right
to organize in any organization connected
with the American labor movement. 1t
would be too much to enter into details
as to what that implies"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-03
FULL PRESSURE OF STEAM
House VIII Convene with Much Work
Ready for Consideration.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2.-The leaders of
the House are preparing 10 press with
great vigor the important business of the
short session of Congress, which will con-
vene tomorrow. Already considerasl sle
preliminary committee work has been done
on the important measures-the bill for
the reduction OF the war revenue taxes,
the army reorganization bill. the river and
harbor bill and several of the appropria-
ton bills, and the legislative mill will
start under full head Of steam.
The army reorganization bill is consid-
cred particularly urgent. owing to the pos
sibility of its meeting strenuous opposi-
tion after IL reaches the Senate. and it is
the intention OF the leaders to get IL out OF
the way at the earliest possible moment.
II will be reported. probably, on Tues
day. and will be taken up at once unless,
after further consultation. IL is decided to
let the legislative. executive and judicial
appropriation bill. which also will be ready
on Tuesday. in ahead of It, The Demo-
Gratis will caucus on the army bill on Mon
will offer as a substitute for the perma-
nent reorganization measure a bill extend
ing for two or three years the present law
for provisional army.
The bill TO reduce the war revenue taxes
has been practically completed by the Re-
publican members OF the ways and means
committee. and IL Will be submitted TO the
full committee on Tuesday, unless In the
mes ntime caucus of the Republicans
should be found advisable. Some OF the
Republican members are not satisfied with
the list OF articles relieved OF taxation by
the bill. and II 100 much opposition be-
comes evident when the House convenes
on Monday the leaders win probably call
= conference or caucus for the purpose of
adjusting and harmonizing differences.
On Thursday the Grout oieomargarine
bin viii come up as special order. under a
rule made At the last session. II imposes
. tax Of 20 cents pound on oieomar-
xarine. butterins or other manufactured
buffers colored In imitation OF butter. II
hns stroae backing from the dairy inter-
octs, and while II win meet with warm
onDosftion from the interests Whit -