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l.HE EAST.

At the leading clearing houses in
the United States the exchanges dur
ing the week ended on the 31st ult
aggregated SLIPS, 946, 1913, against ST..
26s, $40, 9o7 the previous week. The
decrease compared with the CORE
spending week of 1899 was 21.s.
In the United States there were It's
business failures in the seven days
ended on the 31st ult., against III
the week previous and 1853 the CORE
spending period of 1899.
The American Bar association al
its twenty-third annual meeting in
Saratoga elected Edward Wetmore, Of
New York, president.
The death of Edward S. Washburn,
aged 56, of Kansas City, president OF
the Kansas City, Fort Scott & Mem.
phis railway, occurred at Rye Beach,
Me.
At Bellair, Md, William Q. Black
(colored) was hanged for a criminal
assault on a 1~5-year-old girl.
In the state of New York no more
prize fights will be allowed.
Police stopped an incipient race riot
in New York.
The regular army and navy veter-
ans in camp in New York elected Will
liam E. Morris national commander.
Near Elizabethville, Pa, Francis
Frohm, a desperate criminal, was
riddled with bullets by a party of
farmers.
DR.. F. E. Clark, president Of the
Christian Endeavor, returned to Bos-
ton from a tour of the world. He
left Peking four days before the Box
err outbreak.
At the Vermont election William W.
Stickney (rep.) vas elected governor
by 10000 plurality.
Business failures N the United
States in August numbered 7O5, the
fewest reported in any month for II
months past.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1900-09-13
Kodak Didn't Lie.

Two conductors and sixteen brake
men on the Dakota division of the
Northern Pacific have been dis
charged for accepting cash fares from
hobos for riding on trains. The evil
dence was secured by a spotter, who
impersonated a hobo and was equip
ped with a button camera. He took
snay shots just as he handed over the
money to the railroad men. When
brought up before Superintendent
Wilson they all denied the charge, but
caved in when confronted with the
photographs. 1t is said that three
more conductors and some brakemen
are in danger of losing their jobs.
About half the discharged men lived
in Fargo and the others in James,
town.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1900-09-13
LADYBRAND RELIEVED.
Long Siege Against the Little Gar
rison Raised-Coming of Relief
49, Column Saves 1t,

Cape Town, Sept. 6.-The siege of
L%adybrand has been raised after sew
eral desperate attempts to capture
the town and its little garrison of
$50 British troops. The Beers who at
tackled Ladybrand are estimated to
have numbered over 1000 men. The
British were summoned to surrender
September 2 Sunday, but refused,
and from that time on were subject
ed to continual cannon and rifle fire.
The burghers twice tried to rush the
British position. Probably the ap-
proach of a relief force saved the lit
tie garrison. ~ .-.s s9ss, a ,,74.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1900-09-13

The government is to bring back
something like 5000 unfortunate Cape
Nome goldseekers, and they will come
back absolutely penniless. ITO him
that hath shall be given and from him
that hath not shall be taken away
even that little which he hath" is prob
ably better eSemplifed in the goldre-
gions of Alaska than anywhere else on
earth. With few exceptions the men
with ample are the ones who
have been successful, but, so long as
human nature remains the same, few
men will profit by the lesson thus con
viewed.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1900-09-13
HON. ARTHUR sEwALL..
having been sustained last Sunday.
He was Ga wears of age.

having been sustained last Sunday.
He was "a years of age.
ARTHUR Sewall was born in Bath in No
vember, 1885. His father, ". D. Sewall,
for years was prominent as a ship builder
and the son fitted himself for the same
trade. In 1855. by forming the partner
ship of E. & A. Sewall, he continued the
calling of one Of the oldest ship building
families in Maine. Upon the death of his
brother, Edward Sewall, the firm of Ar
thur Sewall & Company was formed. and
the corporation now controls. one of the
largest of American sailing fleets. Mr..
SeWaH also was one of the prominent
railroad men of New England. For many
years he was the Maine representative
on the democratic notianal committee, and
In 1886 he was made the choice of his party
for vice president. Mr.. Sewall is survived
by two sons, Harold M. Sewall,. who was
stationed by the government at Hawaii,
ana William D. Sewall, who is in business
in Bath.1 e Eos. ~ -
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DEFEAT FOR FILIpINOS.
Complete Rout of a Band on Bohol
&.l Island with n LOSS of IN
2 Killed. 60.

Washington, Sept. 4.-The war de-
partment has received the following
dispatch from Gen. Macarthur: ;.
Manila, Sept. 3.-Adjutant. General,
Washington: Gen. Hughes reports out
break in Bohol. First Lieut.. Lovack, For
~ty-fourth volunteer infantry, reports en-
gagement near Carmen, Bohol. Our loss
in killed, one; wounded, six. Enemy's loss
in killed, 12O. Have not received further
details. M. ran MACARTHIJR"
Bohol is an island in the southern
part of the archipelago, s65 miles from
Manila. 1t lies north of the large
island of Mindanao and is not far from
Cebu. -
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1900-09-13
Must Hang.

After hearing arguments of sAttor-,
ney Strowell for the relatives of ira O..
Jenkins, under sentence of death in
the Burleigh county Jail for murder,
who asked Communication of his sem
tence to life Imprisonment, and of
States Attorney Allen, who opposed
granting the petition, Governor Fam
cher today denied the petition. Jen-
kins was convicted of the murder of,
Gust Stark, a companion, at a coal
mine north of Bismarck. Both he and.
his father were prosecuted, but the
latter made a confession, stating that
his son had killed Stark and the two
had agreed to up the crime. Jen-
kins is to hang Oct. IA, and Sheriff
Bogue is making preparations for the
execution.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1900-09-13
WEST N SOUTH.

chicago merchants estimate that
encampment visitors spent $780, 600.
In Salt Lake City Charles Turyille
rode a mile on a bicycle in 1882, beat
ing the worlds record.
Gen. Wood reports that conditions
in Cube are very encouraging.
W. j: Bryan is to make ten speeches
in September, beginning 1t South
Bend, Ind, the LIST, and ending at St.
Louis on the 18th.
In Cuba Gen. Maxine Gomez de-
clined to accept a nomination to the
constitutional convention.
Robert Ponk, aged 10, and George
Michaels, aged IL, were drowned in
the river at Menominee, Wis, while
bathing.
At Raleigh, N: c., Thomas Jones, a
negro preacher who murdered a fam
lily of six persons, was hanged.
Lorenzo D. Lewelling, ex-governor
of Kansas, died of heart failure at
Arkansas City, Kan, aged "a years.
In St. Louis two patrolmen were
killed and II seriously burned by
crossing of electric wires.
At Bastrop, Tex, Enoch Moss (col-
ored) was hanged for the murder of
Neal Lane (white).
In the large cities throughout the
country Labor day was celebrated.
In Arkansas the entire democratic
ticket, headed by jeff Davis, of Pope
county, for governor, was elected.
In a wreck on the Northwestern.
railroad at Freeport, ILL.,, Engineer
Ryan was killed and nine passengers
injured.
Flames wiped out the business por-
ton of Potosi, Wis.
Charles Robinson and George Ban
croft engaged in a duel on horseback
at Chambers, KY, and both were ia
tally wounded.
The death of Zachariah Montgom-
cry, who was assistant attorney gen
eral of the United States during
Cleveland's first administration, oc-
Cured at Los Angeles, Cal.
In Maryland and Yves. Virginia w.
j. Bryan opened the democratic cam
paign.
- otohllC IlulduS Chilli mlleS
of lake front in Chicago, which is val
ued at SIS, ooo, 900.
Nominations for congress-: Iowa.
Fifth district, Daniel Kerr (dem.).
Minnesota, Second district, M. E. Mat
thews (dem.); Fourth, Alexander A.
Stone (dem.); Sixth, Henry Truelson
(pop.).
John soimon, chief of police of
Assumption, Ill, died of hiccoughs.
The death of George II. Lllsbury, a
civil war veteran and founder Of Tow
er City, N. D., occurred at Centralia,
Wash. :
National union reform party has
nominated Seth q. Ellis, of Ohio, for
president, and Samuel L. Nicholson. of
Pennsylvania, for vice president.
The death of Rev. E. M. Cravath. for
% years president of Fisk university
at Nashville, Tenn, occurred at St.
Charles. MINI.
Spellman seminary, a negro college
at Atlanta, Ga, has received a pres
emit of $18O,0O0 from John D. Rookie
teller.
The census gives Richmond, Va, q
population of s5,05O and Charleston,
S. c., 55,sO7, both showing snght gains
over 1890.
On the charge of poisoning melons
and causing the death of nine BOYS
Joseph Dakus, a farmer near Poplar
Bluff, Mo. was arrested.
Pennsylvania railway lines west of
Pittsburgh will estat fish a travelling
police force to keep away tramps.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1900-09-13

Caleb Powers, the Kentuckian con-
yicted of completely in the murder of
Goebel, may be excused if he put some
faith in the idea that 10 is an unlucky
number. He was nominated for Office
June -, 1899; arraigned July 10, 1900,
as one OF 10 conspirators named; was
defended by 10 lawyers; his sweetheart
was the thirteenth witness; the evil
'dence showed that 1900 soldiers were
ready to defend. him; he gave Culton
$1,000 to pay the expenses of the noun
taineers; he took 1880 with him when
he fled; the evidence closed Au-
gust 10.
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Tax the Dogs.

Some years ago a dog tax was i'm
posed in Fargo. For some reason it
was allowed to lapse, and now an eff
tort is being made to have the owners
OF the CANNES dig up 81 annually for
the city. The city attorney has been
Instructed to prepare an ordinance
That will cover the matter. Under
the old rule the canine population was
visibly decreased. Now the number is
so large that something should be
done. The members of the council
think the police department can be
kept up by the revenue if an ordi-
nance is properly enforced.
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OBSERVE LABOR DAY.
Bryan and ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Work
ingmen in ChicngO-Parades
In Many Cities.

Chicago, Sept. 4.-Organized labor
marched Monday, with thousands OF
men in line in excess of the numbers
Of other years, to demonstrate the
numerical growth of the labor move
ment in Chicago. With wives and
children, the workmen legions also
focked to Electric, park in the after
noon and listened to a number OF
notable orators. The parade started
at $3.50 o'clock and was witnessed by
large crowds from n end of the
route to the other. The men, as a
rule, were plainly dressed, the gaudy
uniforms seen on other occasions of a
like nature being missed. At the re-
viewing stand the parade was wit
messed by many notable persons,
among them William j. Bryan, demo-
cratic nominee for president; Samuel
Alschuler, democratic nominee for
governor of Illinois; Mayor Harrison,
Gov. Roosevelt, the republican candi-
date for vice president; United States
Senator William E. Mason and Judge
Richard Yates, the republican candi-
date for governor Of Illinois. Bryan
and Roosevelt came in for a noisy and
hearty reception by the marchers.
Later in the day Mr.. Bryan addressed
a large audience at Electric park, his
speech being devoted to a review Of
labor's victories, with much advice re-
garding party issues. Gov. Roosevelt
also spoke. He discarded politics en-
tirely, combining his remarks to a dis
sertation on the beauty n influence
of fellow-feeling and the possibilities
of association. Addresses were made
by Others, including Messrs. Yates and
Alschuler, rival candidates for gov
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1900-09-13

The sinking of the torpedo boat
destroyer France by the big battle
ship Brennus, recalls the terrible mis-
take which ended in the destruction
of one Of England's finest battleships.
During the meneuvers of the English
squadron in 1898 a misunderstanding
ended in the collision of the battle
ships Camperdown and Victoria, the
latter going to the bottom. The loss
of life in that terrible calamity was
356 officers and men. Practice work in
naval warfare seems to be almost as
expensive as the real thing.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1900-09-13

Here r some of the titles which
officially belong to Abdul Hamid, sui
tan of Turkey: The beloved sultan
,ssof sultans, emperor of emperors, the
shadow of God upon earth, brother of
the sur, dispenser of crowns to those
who sit upon thrones, sovereign of
Constantinople and the great city of
5Brousa, as well as of Damascus, which
is the scent of paradise; king of
kings, whose army is the asylum of
victory, at the foot of whose throne
is justice and the refuge of the
world
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1900-09-13
AGAIN BREAKS RECORD.
Deutschland Makes Fastest Trip Yet
Between Europe and ,Et-sl
America.

New York, Sept. 3.-The Hamburg.
American line steamer Deutschland,
which was reported off Sandy Hook
lightship shortly before sever, O'Clock
Saturday morning, lowered all trans.
Atlantic records. She left Cherbourg
on August 26 about $3.50 p. m. Her
time therefore is about 5 days IA
hours and 80 minutes, which is over
three hours better time than was made
by the Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse on
her fastest trip from Cherbourg.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1900-09-13
Cenaus Retnrnn.

Washington, Sept. 3.-The census
bureau announces that the population
of Sioux City, Ia, is 33,111, as against
1896 in 1890. a decrease OF 4,695, or
12.42 per cent; Davenport, Ia, is 49,
254, as against 2s,s72 in 1890, an in
crease Of $3.50, or 31.19 per cent; Ell
mira, N. Y, is 35,672, as against 3o,ss3
in 1890, an increase of 4,779, or 15.47
percent.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1900-09-13
Vermont EIection Returns.

White River Junction. VT. Sept. 6.
The republicans of Vermont elected
their state and congressional tickets
Tuesday by a plurality of at least 3d.
$50, and a majority over all of $1,000.
If the towns yet to be heard from
give a vote corresponding relatively
to the vote of the towns reporting
Wednesday the figures mentioned will
be about right. The state senate is
solidly republican, and the republican
representation in the general assem-
bly, will be substantially 200 out of a
membership of 246.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1900-09-13
News in Brief.

Another robbery occurred at Lari-
more. During the noon hour robbers
entered the store of F. Stole and Sc
cured five or six dollars in cash. The
robbery. like the one at the express
Office, is shrouded in mystery, and
there is no clue to the thieves Off
GERS are conducting an investigation.
but so far without result.
After all the occupants of lots or
blocks have received their deeds to
the lands on the TOWNSHIP of Buford
to which they are entitled under the
law, h remaining lots will be sold
at auction.
A hunter in the northern part az
the state lost a dog and advertised for
the animal, giving the CANNES name.
He hasn't recovered his dog. but did
receive an anonymous letter from the
thief, who had read the notice. and
thanked the former owner for STATING
the bird scenter's name. The doS
obeyed better when called by the
name he had been used to.
Thousands of Russian thistles are
saiu " ne growing on the railroad
right of way near Aneta.
Some one entered the residence Of
w. II. Davy, in Fargo, and got awav
with a gold watch and chain.
Trail county's wheat acreage this
year is 259,964 acres. The best Judges
claim that the average yield on the
total number of acres sown will NOT
exceed three bushels. Total Yield.
779,s92 bushels, against 3,931,21 in
1850, and 5,371, 129 in 1898.
The starting of the electric plant at
Dickinson was attended with proner
ceremonies. The current was turned
on by Miss Grace Crowl.
Fargo is to have a mems shirt waist
club.
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NORTH DAKOTA NEWS.
suga Beet Faotories.

Sugar beet factories for North Da-
kota are assured. At a meeting held
here the North Dakota Sugar Com
pany was organized at Fargo, after a
conference between Judge Glasspell,
w. B. S. Trimble, O. L. Churchill and
John A. Matthews, of Jamestown,
with j. w. Won Media, ]. Z. Hyde,
James Kennedy, ]. H. Worst, E. E.
Ladd, Mayor johnson and T. R. G..
Crowell, of Fargo.
Jamestown was selected as the
headquarters for the first factory, and
5000 acres of beets have already been
pledged by the farmers in that vicin-
ity. Cakes people have also been in
vestigating the matter, and are much
enthused i've the plan. 1t is probable
that the second factory will be located
there, as Dickey county presents the
ideal conditions for beet raising, and
in addition, a large amount of lime
stone is found in that part of the
state. LaMoure is another point the
promoters have in view. The country
tributary to LaMoure is naturally
adapted to the industry.
Investigations covering a number of
years have shown the adaptability OF
a great part of the state to beet rails
ing. The tonnage is larger than in
many states that have made a success
of the business, and the percentage
of saccharine matter exceeds nearly
every point in the. United States.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1900-09-13

Sing Sing e.. ~ penitentiary, the
largest penal institution in the coun-
try, has declared against the old-time
flock step walk and it has been
abolished. The lock step requires
THAT each man march almost in the
footsteps of the man in front, with
the left hand on his shoulder. The
prisoners r much pleased over the
innovation, because in no other way
than the prison lock step is their deg
rotation brought home to them. The
Sing Sing conyicts are nov marched
in companies in double file. Other
states may emulate the example.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1900-09-13
Arkansas Goes Democrats,

Little Rock, Ark. Sept. 4.-The entire
democratic ticket headed by Hon. Jeff
Davis. of Pope county, for governor
was elected in Arkansas Monday.
Early returns indicate that the vote
will be lighter than was expected. H.
L. Kennel, the republican candidate
for governor, made a good showing and
his increased vote over two years ago
will probably reduce the usually large
democratic majority.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1900-09-13
Famous Chief Dead.

Pierre, S. D., Sept. 5.-The Forest
City Press announces the death of
Chief Charger at his home near the
Cheyenne agency. Charger was one
of the party which helped to rescue
white captives from the hostiles after
the New Ulm massacre. The surviving
members of that party are Swiftbird.
Little Noheart, Fourbear and White
Swan. Three of them attended the
funeral
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1900-09-13
Failures FOR Auruat.

New York, Sept. 5.-Failures in the
United States for the calendar month
of August, as reported by telegraph
to Bradstreet's, number 705, with ag-
gregated liabilities of $6,255,O92 and
assets of $2,936,047. In number the
failures are the fewest reported in
any month for II months past. and
the same is true of the liabilities.
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It is suggested that the expression
"Dear Sir" at the beginning of bust
ness letters and yours truly" or
Yours sincerely" before the sigma
ture to such communication be
dropped. The reformers believe that
the name Of the man Or firm addressed
Is all that is necessary and that the
writer's signature at the bottom will
suffice. 1t is said hat the time has
come to quit calling men 'dear'' or
respected" when there is no proof
to that effect and to cease calling
yourself some business mans ''obedi-
eItt servant
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1900-09-13
Gift to a College,

Atlanta, Ga, Sept. 5.-John D..
Rockefeller has made Spellman SEM
mary, a negro college of this city, a
present of $1so,oOo. The money has
been paid into the treasury Of the
Baptist Home Missionary society of
New York. which has charge of the
college.
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Population of CITIES

Washington, Sept. 5.-The census
bureau announces the population of
Fort Wayne, Ind, is 45,115, as against
35,393 in 1890, an increase of 9,722, or
27.47 per cent. Hartford, Conn, TO-
$50, against 53,23o in 1890, an increase
OF 26,62o or 5o.o1 per cent. Richmond,
Va, $1,000, against 1888 in 1890, an
increase of 1862, or AS per cent
Charleston, S. C., 55,sO7, as against
54,955 in 1890, an increase of $50, or
1.55 per cent,
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upholds the governments policy in
the Philippines, indorses the admin
%istration of President Mckinley and
urges his reelection and c%ongratu-
lates the people upon the nomination
of Roosevelt for vice president.
The work of the convention CON
cluded, a committee was appointed to
invite Gov. Roosevelt to address the
gathering. The nominee for vice
president responded and was given
an ovation as he mounted the plat
form. 'jt," '' Ei# -
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1900-09-13

An inventor has hit upon a method
of putting stone soles on boots and
shoes. He mixes a waterproof glue
with a suitable quantity of clean.
quartz sand and spreads it over The
Leather sole used as a foundation.
These quartz soles are said to be aex-
ible and to give the foot a firm hold
even or the most slippery surface.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1900-09-13

The population of the United States
in 1890 vas 6~2,622,a5O and the esti-
mate of the treasury department on
July / last was 77,s16,ooo. The vote
cast for president in 1888 was 1885,.
o3s; in 1892, %12,11o,636; and in 1896
~13.o23.643.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1900-09-13
MARKETS..
Minneapolis, Mimi, Sept. 6

Minneapolis, Mimi, Sept. 6.
Wheat-No. 1 northern, 7Sc; No. 9
northern, 72c; September, 72Ic.
Oats-No. 8, white. CSC.
-Corn-No. 8, Csc.
cattle-steers, So. 25@4. so; cows, $500
@3.75. {
sheep-Muttons, s4.ooi lambs, $500.
Hogs-$5.00.
Butter-Creamery, extras, 21@22c,
creamery, frsts, 10000; dairy, fancy,
1s@19c.
Poultry-Turkeys, rose; spring
chickens, loo.
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Judge sentence. Power..

Georgetown, Ky.,- Sept. 6.-Judge
Cantrill Wednesday overruled the bill
of exceptions in the case of ex-Secre-
tary of State Caleb Powers, convicted
as accessory before the fact to the as
sassination of William Goebel. and
sentenced the prisoner for life.
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Rich Discovery.

Intense excitement prevails in the
western part of La Moure county over,
the discovery Of rich deposits of cop
per and gold. Raney Bros., ranch-i
men who live about sixteen miles
northwest of Edgeley, sunk a well re-
Gently and came upon deposits of ore
Astounding with copper and some
gold. Specimens were forwarded to
an assayer, whose report was of such
a nature as to cause several old min
ers to HE themselves with all pos
sible haste to the scene of the discov-
cry. They Immediately staked out
claims for themselves, and others in.
the neighborhood lost no time in do
ing likewise. The people of Edgeley
and Kuhn are greatly excited, and
loads of citizens pour out to the Raney.
ranch from these towns every day.
Editor Hancock, of the Edgeley Mail,
was n of the first to secure a claim,
which he confidently believes will.
make him Independently rich. Fur
Their developments are awaited with
feverish anxiety.
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4 WEEKS HISTORY
The Important Happenings Of 3
Week Briefly Told.
IN ALL PARTS OF THE UNION
ALI the Latest News of Interest from
Washington, From the East, the
West and the South.
THE LATEST FOREIGN DISPATCHES
FROM

Our government will build six sub
marine torpedo boats at once.
An estimate of the total population
of the United States, based upon
twelfth census returns already re-
ported, is 10000 900.
During August the internal revenue
receipts were 29,421, 391, an increase
of $1,409, JOB over the same month last
year.
The presidents visit to Canton has
been delayed by Chinese affairs.