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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-11-14
HORRORS oFTHE WAR IN CHINA.

People sometimes wonder why, In war
times. military censorship Of the press
nearly always Is so strict as to ex-
clude from general knowledge all but
the news on which is stamped the Of
fetal "imprlmatur' lit may be printed
so familiar to publishers and readers
i'm the dark ages, when popular en-
llghtenment was much dreaded by rul-
ers OF nations. But the Pekin letter
I'm the London Globe, from a Belgian
gentleman throws sufficient light on
that point It shows why war lords
are anxious to have some OF the scenes
enacted in the dark and II possible
completely hidden from human view.
The correspondent OF the Globe tra-
yeled TO the Chinese capital, partly
along q route where lately the Rus
sian forces have operated ostensibly
for the purpose OF putting down the
Chinese rebellion. What he saw and
heard on the Amur river led him TO the
conclusion that no less than 1000 per-
sons were deliberately drowned at
place called Morxo; 1900 more were dis
patched the same way at Rabe, and S.
600 around Blagovetchensk And
among these 1900 victims OF Russian
civilization were a great number Of wo-
men and children. The corpses
floating IN the river made navigation
exceedingly slow. and the banks were,
In places. literally covered with dead
The correspondent says that before
the outburst Of hostllities the river
banks between Blagovetschensk and
Agun were studded with villages con-
tanning thrifty and Industrious pop
ulatlon. Now there Is not village
left No one will ever know the mum.
Der OF people that persisted by the gun,
sword and river. The village OF Aguin
was but a mass Of smoking ruins.
The scenes described by the writer In
the Globe remind one most forclbly Of
the most barbarous wars of history,
But such Is war Notwithstanding all
the laudable efforts at restricting the
demons Of strife within the boundaries
drawn by a humane civilization, they
stlll are demons, revellng IN blood.
death and destruction And especially
e. this the case when. raw. uncultiyat-
ed peoples are given the sword and
told 20 use # 20 their hearts content
tt should be noted that while the for
eign ENJOYS at Pekln We're talking
peace, an this carnage was committed
on the banks OF the Amur river ana
that without formal declaration Of
war.
Just now those ENJOYS have agreed
on certain terms as a basis Of further
negotiations. and among these is AIDE.
mand that more blood be shed as a
punishment for the outrages commit
ted against the foreigners, but it would
seem that IN the matter OF killing. the
Chinese account Is more than balanced
by the proceedings Of the Christians
or some Of them II the Chinese, as
Is probable object 10 the wholesale ex-
ecutons OF their princes and noblemen.
the powers can afford to be moderate
In their demands on that point, In view
Of the massacres that have taken place
After all the chief point is to take
measures whereby similar occurrences
may be prevented IN the future.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-11-14
COMPLY WITH THE LAW.


The Dessret News once more advises
the strlctest compliance on the part OF
the people, with the quarantine regula.
lions instituted By the health authon-
ties. The disease which has been prev
slent in the state for many months, Is
likely to find increased expansion. and
obtain greater virulence during the
cold weather now approaching.
The most rigid precautions should be
taken to limit its ravages as narrowly
as possible All cases Of It's outbreak
should be reported 20 the board Of
health Of the city. town or village
where they occur The rules formulated
for the isolation OF patients and the
quarantinlng OF infected houses and
persons ought 10 be carried out I'm
plicltly And people who know they
have been eXur 90 c0ntaglon. ought
not to mingle with the public untn all
danger In their cases has passed.
We have not stated at any time that
there was no smallpox In the state, We
have pointed out some essential differ
ences between the prevalent disorder
and the more loathsome ana fatal dis.
ease tina. creates such terror. But. at
the same time. we have strongly ad
vised compliance with sanitary and
quarantine regulations, because this
eruption. by whatever name It may be
called is contagious and It's germs may
be carried Ia the clothing and in the
hair Of persons who have been exposed
10 It, even II they do not contract the
disease themselves.
We deprecate the raising OF an alarm
over something that does not exist IN
such form and extent as to warrant a
scare. At the same time we recognize
The presence Of a most disagreeabIe
distemper that may be spread through
lack Of caution and disobedience Of
sanitary rules. and we impress upon our
readers the Importance OF adhering 10
the regulations established by proper
authority, and Of endeavoring 10 con.
fine the disorder within the smallest
possible limits.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-11-14
Troy Press

The elections In the Dominion Of
Canada, which were held yesterday and
resulted In the support OF the present
Laurler administration, are OF con-
siderable interest to the United States
from the fact that the liberals, who
We're returned 10 power, have as an
ovowed purpose the increase OF the
Canadian waterways The effect OF
this policy win be 10 increase Canada's
profit from the lake travel Il Is pre-
dicted II the canals that are proposed
are built, that Montreal win rival Buff
falo as a port OF entry. Such prospects
as these are not encouraging to our
country and especially 10 New York
State, which has. IN years gone by.
largely profited by the lake trade which
has centered al Buffalo u behooves
ms 20 look well 10 our lake trade before
Canada gets IL once gone. Il viii be
slow 10 return,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-11-14
TUE CHINESE AGREEMENT.

The agreement Of the foreign ENJOYS
In China relating to the demands TO be
made upon the imperial government,
as a basis OF a preliminary treaty, seems
reasonable enough. It's most important
features are the adjustment OF the
Tsung II Yamen, the prohibition Of the
Importation Of arms and war material,
and the indemnity 10 be paid. The ques-
ton now Is as TO what position the CHI
nese government will take upon these
and the other stipulauons. Only a short
time ago the empress dowager ex.
pressed a desire that foreigners keep
out of China entirely. and her Views on
this point are not known to have un-
dergone any radical change.
The agreement on basis Of negotia-
lions is a long step forward toward the
termination Of the present suspense, but
the final conclusion Of a treaty OF peace
can hardly be looked for In the lmme-
dlate future In the further progress Of
the discussion, the great powers viii
presumably seek to Influence the Chi
nese government 80 that each may have
the advantage over the other The Chi
nese VIII be used as the pieces on the
chess hoard, but these pieces will be
moved secretly by the foreigners For
the game played IN that quarter Is not
by the world united against China. but
by the world powers against one an
other. and that Is what makes the prog
ress so slow Russia. notwithstanding
the Anglo-German agreement, stln
seems 70 be in the lead
The Russian papers do not take an
optimistic view OF the situation Speak
Ing Of the French proposals which We're
almost Identical with those now ac-
cepted by the ENJOYS they point 10 the
fact that the generals are anxious 10
prepare satisfactory winter quarters az
an evidence that the allied troops are
far from the end OF their task. The
question OF the prohibition Of the inn
portatlon OF arms for one, may yet
cause dssension as the manufacturers
regard a prohibition Of this kind as a
hardship on them. on the whole. the
Chinese problem is sim Tar from rs
solution, although The previous coalition
between England and Germany may
have removed any immediate danger OF
a European war over the AFFAIR In east
ern Asia. There can be no European
coalition against these two powers es-
pecially as they, IN an emergency would
have the cooperation OF both Austria
ond Tta1v
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-11-14

poned IL contemplates the enlarge
ment Of the standing army 90 the pro-
portion OF something IKE one solder for
each I 1000 inhabitants Before The war
with Spain the standing army was 25-
600 men. By an act OF Congress It was
increased 10 $1,000 with an addition
OF 5000 volunteers The intention was
to discharge the war additions and re-
duce the forces to the original strength.
but those interested in military ex-
ploits deem $1,000 men too small num-
Der OF soldiers Tor a big nation and
efforts are being made 10 have Il In
creased
u Congress win listen to the voice Of
the people in this matter there Will be
no large increase In the army The ma
ton Is not on the war path Military
burdens necessary FOR the defense Of
the country win gladly be borne, and
even. 81 need be, for the defense OF OPP
pressed people Ia this hemisphere but
ours 70 not "a mission OF war but OF
peace, and permanent war army
would be a national calamity. not only
on account Of IT'S burdens to be car
red by those least capable OF doing
so but also ON account OF IT'S demoraliz-
Ing Influences and menace 20 free insti-
tutions
The question of the lsthmian canal
should again receive consideration. the
party I'm power having declared in favor
Of the construction ownership. con-
troll and protection OF such q canal.
By the government The scheme is one
Of Worldwide Importance.
other measures are the ship subsidy
bill provisions for the construction Of
new ships for the navy and the enlist
ment OF a larger force Of sailors be-
sides the ordinary appropriation bills
and the apportionment bin under the
new census
One measure that should be adopted
ls the admission OF at least one OF the
rritories--Arizona-t statehood The
platform Of the dominant party declares
in favor Of the early admission Of New
Mexico, Arizona and Oklahoma, and
Congress should not unnecessarily de-
lay the fulhlment Of what ought to be
considered sacred pledges.
The work OF the coming session Of
Congress should be In every respect the
crown and glory Of the congressional
labors OF this century IT should be a
firmly laid foundation for the labors
Of the coming era. upon which the fu-
ture may build structure that win
stand the storms and tempests that APP
pear TO be gathering along the shores
OF time. And In all the deliberations
the point should be kept in view that
our national mission Is different from
that Of most nations. Ours Is one for
the elevation, enlightenment and hap
piness Of the individual, and the dis
semination OF the seeds Of the highest
civilization throughout the world "our
rock is not as theirs. even our enemies
themselves being judges"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-11-14
rEARY AND svERpnup.

DR., leopold Kann an Arctic explorer
has just returned from Darts strait 10
Dundee. Scotland with news from the
expeditions Of Lieutenant Peary and
Captain syerdrup Peary, be said Is
now wlnterng at Fort Conger where
the Windward was expected 70 arrive
In the middle Of July, OF this year
The inference is made that the eX-
plorer had again been prevented from
making his dash to the pole, as the pro-
gram was TO pass the winter Of lS9S-99
at Etah and then proceed ln the spring
Of 1929 to Fort Conger and thence
northward and return during the sum-
mer Of this year If. however, he has
reached Fort Conger this summer he
will Il Is believed, pass the winter there
and then eudeavor TO reach the pole
next year.
Lieutenant pe0ry Is not making much
display about his work In the frozen
north. but he seems TO be following out
his plans with q persIstancy that no
other Arctic explorer has displayed,
and unless some accident befalls him,
he has q fair chance OF success II Is
reported that ne has again been so
badly frostblttcn that the amputation
Of several toes became necessity but
he stays IN the north and continues his
efforts to penetrate 70 the highest lat
titude
There seems to be some Jealousy be-
tween the lieutenant and Captain
Syerdrup. but perhaps success viii be
achieved all the sooner because OF the
rivalry between the American scientist
and the Norwegian sailor Undoubtedly
one IS being stimulated 10 greater ef-
s-.t h,, tha ,,vaeanee 80 tho ot har
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-11-14
A GRAND CONVENTION.

The Sunday school convention Of the
Church OF Jesus Christ OF Latter-day
Saints was. as we foreshadowed preyi-
Gus to rs opening. magnificent sue
cess. We believe the delegates who as
sembled here. no matter how far they
had 10 travel to and from this city, were
all well repaid for the expenditure OF
time and money consequent upon their
presence at the convention
Although three days were spent in the
business and exercises OF the great
gathering. the time was all too short for
the work In hand. and AZ the close the
general feeling was that II would have
been very pleasant and satisfactory, II
It could have been kept up for the rest
Of the week.
All the proceedings were eminently
good and appropriate, The addresses
delivered were brief and 10 the point
They contained valuable instructions 70
Sunday school workers. and the effects
WIFI be felt and seen in the further ad-
vancement OF Sunday school interests in
every part Of the.Church. The object
lessons given the methods explained,
the questions answered, the principles
expounded and the spirit enjoyed can
not fail to bring excellent results, while
the musical exercises were Of the choic-
est kind. and the talent displayed was
truly encouraging and delightful.
The value Of our Sunday schools can
not be oyer-estlmated. They plant the
seeds Of truth and righteousness In the
most suitable and fruitful soil. They
train the juvenile mind in orderly con-
duct in right thinking and temperate,
virtuous and religious conduct. and
thus accomplish much toward present
and eternal happiness and peace.
The Sunday School Union has already
accomplished a splendid work. The con-
ventlop just closed shows something OF
IT'S achievements. 1t also portends great
things for the future, in the training
OF the children OF the Latter-day Saints
in the faith OF the Gospel that has been
revealed from heaven in this dispense.
tlun.
The Deseret News rejolces In the sue
cess Of the convention, in common with
all who participated in its proceedings.
and hopes that the noble band Of sun.
day school workers win go on with their
labors, with new strength, with
broader Views Of their responsibilities,
and with fresh determination TO be de-
voted to their tasks in consequence Of
attending the grand convention In this
city during the closing days Of the
wonderful nineteenth century.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-11-14
IRRIGATION DELEGATES.

The News has already expressed
It's views on the Importance Of the Ma
tlonal Irrigation Congress TO meet In
Chicago on Nov p 20 "a. 1900 We
have also raised the question OF who
win represent Utah there? We are now
able 10 state that such persons az can
spare the time and are willing 70
serve as delegates can obtain appoint
meuts by making application therefor
The Governor has the appointing power
for q number. and those who wish TO
obtain the ncedful credentials should
apply 70 Col G. L. Stevenson, secretary
OF the State Irrigation Association. 1926
Atlas Block IN this city Applications
should be sent IN without delay
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-11-14
sDrlngaelh RenubIIcan.

li Is notable that Ia Great Britain,
Canada ana the United states this
autumn the general elections have re-
suited iu the overwhelming defeat Of
the opposition The Canadians voting
on Wednesday aid substantially what
The Americans did on Tuesday. aud
what The British did three and four
weeks ag0-lhey have returned the add
ministraton of the day 70 power by
overwhelming plurallties The con-
servatycs of the Dominion aid not "at-
tack the business interests Of Canada.
yer they have not received such "a
thrastins for a generation, even their
leader Sir Charles Topper being per-
sonally defeated for parliament the first
dime On bic public career Of forty years
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-11-14
chicago Times Herald.

Fortunately for Sir Wilfrd his sup
port Is so Well distributed throughout
the Dominion that It relieves his admin
istrauOn OF the charge that il rests
wholly upon the French vote Of the
Province OF Quebec Even with that
province excluded the returns on We'd
uesday night gave the government 65
members of parliament to 90 FOR the
opposition. The election Of November
Z gives to canada the assurance OF a
liberal progressive administration Of its
affairs for the next five years.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-11-14
Nem York Fvenlng Post.

Until the complete returns are ac-
cessible. 1t is impossible TO appreciate
fairly the causes OF the liberal victory;
but this much perhaps may be ven
tured that Sir Charles Upper bore too
heavily on the race issue, and that Sir
Wilfrids association Of his administra.
ton with commercial prosperity proved
TO be an invlncIble argument. 81 have
observed says one who ought to know,
that majortles rise with prosperity
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-11-14

We In this country have reason 20
c0neratulate ourselves on the political
succ OF man who has always re-
garded the American people with
friendly eyes II Is true that In the
efforts that have been made By the
members OF the joint high Anglo-Amer-
lean commission to settle the differences
existing between the United States and
Canada no sensible success has been at
tanned but this has been due much
more 10 difficulties raised on our side
than on the Canadian side II is 10 be
hoped, now that the two general cleo
lions are over, that a renewed attempt
viii BE- made. by bringing together the
Anglo American commission, 90 see II a
treaty cannot be formed which will be
OF advantage TO the people OF both
countries
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-11-14
Boston Transcript.

The chief point OF difference between
Liberal and Tory, just now, Is with re.
spect TO the tariff Sir Charles Topper
and his followers do not like the pre-
ferential tariff but desire an imperial
tarin This would involve economic
changes In the mother country, so ne
is placed In the presumptuous attitude
~ seeking 20 interfere IN high places;
while on the other hand, the prefer
entail tariff, n IL does not amount 10
much ln a business way is very accept.
able as an expression OF sentiment. II
Is not only preferential but IL Is also
delcrenual We would like 10 see lit
tle closer and more intimate trade r..
latious between Canada and this cOun-
try. but that We do not yet possess them
is not altogether the fault OF Sir VII.
Grid Lnurier and his Administrative
family
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-11-14
rnE CANADIAN REJECTION


Canada has voted TO sustain the adj
ministration. Like the people Of the
United States and those o. Great Brit
ain the Canadians desire no change I'm
their government The three great
representatives OF the Euglish-speaking
world stand. therefore, as q unit for
thar kind Of progress which is called
conservative. Launer. at ottawa, as
Mckinley az Washington. and Salisbury
at London. VIII continue to direct the
affairs of his people
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-11-14

In a few weeks there viii be an cleo
tlon for members OF the school board
1t Is a question that most vitality con-
Germs the people. aud only the very
best men should be chosen to on these
important positions, men who VIII not
surrender their functions 10 anyone.
They should b. servants OF the people
and not Of any party. From this IL fol-
lows that IN their selection politics
should have no pass
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-11-14

The bicycle and the automobile have
10 large extent supplanted the horse.
but in the heart OF man nothing can
supplant him. Since the days OF Job
be has been looked upon as the noblest
Of animals That this is 50 IS shown
by the fact that boxes at the recent
horse show In Madison Square Garden,
New York, brought as high as $3.50. the
highest paid on record. II is true that
this show was just as much for the pur-
pose Of displaying society as eX-
hibiting the horses. but he who has the
finest horse Is Tor the time first IN So
cIety there.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-11-14

It must seem Ike irony to the Chi
uese TO have the powers insist that in
future there shall be no more decaplta-
tions by imperial ediot, but only after
trial according TO European methods,
where the accused Is permitted TO make
his defense when the powers are de-
mandIng the death Of numerous Chi
nese officials without the semblance Of
any trial
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-11-14

have taken pains to show a desire loi
friendly relations with the united
states. while keeping a sharp LOOKOUT
FOR Canadian interests. II VIII De tar
better and easier for US TO negouate
AS 10 questions In dispute win the
present Canadian government than 10
have to begin an over again with an
other and probably less friendly one.
The relations between the two countries
are and should remain cordial. The
Alaskan boundary dispute Is not yet
settled. but is In a fair way TO be, and
lis Importance has recently been mag
nified for reasons not wholly patriotic
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-11-14

an probability they viii go on until the
futllity OF hoping for European inter
vention is fully realized mr. krusers
visit To- Europe may be regarded us The
last sign VI activity On the part OF the
expiring South African republics. with
the failure of his mission, the armed
Beers will no doubt return 10 peaceful
Nn.nnllInna
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-11-14

What's the matter with Elmira, NY?
It's present mayor has been arrested
charged with forgery in the first degree
and the man whom he succeeded Is now
serving a term In the Auburn prison.
And yet this city has the greatest mod
ern reformatory.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-11-14
COMING SESSION or CONGRESS-

In a short time Congress will con-
yene for the last time IN this century,
and the interest Of this great nation
win be centered In the discussions and
doings Of Its representatives.
One Of the more important measures
TO be considered is the army bill which
was introduced last winter but post
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-11-14

Don't let anyone irlghteu you over the
smallpox scare. The following facts
should have a reassuring effect on any
one inclined to be nervous; Since the
year 1862 the mortality from smallpox
has decreased in Prussia and Bavaria
from 5l.5 TO OF; in Austria from 1852 to
$50; in Belgium from 1915 to 1872, in
England from 25,G 70 20; and in swe-
den from 26.9 to O5.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-11-14

BY requesting the present members Of
his cabinet 10 remain in It for the en-
suing four years the President has de-
prlyed the American people OF one Of
their most cherished and tlme-honored
priyileges-that Of making a cabinet for
him
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-11-14

The French were exceedingly fortu-
nate to secure the finest existing speci-
mems Of porcelain before the break up Of
China.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-11-14

Bishop Henry Potter says thst So
York Is growing better Heretofore IL
mas been growing Greater.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-11-14

The bicycle trade Is said 70 be on The
decline. And yet there was a time when
the bicycle ran away with everybody