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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-10
POLITICAL NOTES AND GOSSIP.
To Alserize HiIr-A storr Was nnie

To AiaeIize Hay.-A story was quietly
circulated yeslerdsS 70 the effect that the
President is preparing to Algerize the
District of Coiumbia's distinguished poet,
the Hon. John, Hay, Mr.. Mckinley, accord
ing TO current reports, is going to Mark
Harna's winter residence at Townsville,
Ca, before many weeks for rest and
while recuperating expects to mature sew
eral coups with which TO startle the ma
tion INTO at least a,temporary thrill of ad-
mlraton on his return to the Capital.
Not the least Of these, IL is said, will be
the severance OF the relations which now
subsist between Mr. John Hay and the
state department. IT is recalled that the
PRESIDENT did not come to a full realiza-
ton of the political wisdom OF getting
RIA OF Alger ia order to repudiate the
scandals then existing in the War De
partment until he had obtained repose in
the balmy atmosphere Of Lake Champlain
last summer. Life in the White House. it
is said, is attended by such a multitude
OF pressing annoyances that the occupant
OF the mansion, being for the most part
human cannot always keep his nerve
steady and his vision clear. Therefore it
frequently behooves the Executive to re-
move himself from the madding crowd
into some bosky dell where he can sur
round himself only with such of his
friends in whose judgment as well as 10y
atty he can place reliance. His Excel
lency, it is stated. has a strong suspicion
that several millions of his fellow coun
trymen who vote are not yet willing to
nave counterfeit presentment of the
British lion stamped upon the coin of the
realm in place Of that of the proud bird
OF freedom that recently has had his tail
feathers plucked at ty his lordship. the
English Ambassador while the Hon. John
Hay. monocle in hand. looked on in ST
lence If not approval. The President is
supposed to apprehend that this is being
discussed with some freedom by certain
elements of voters in close States who
find out first what Great Britain wants
this country to do and then vote the other
way II is alleged that Mr. John Hay
has tired of the cares and burdens of ser
vice in a Republic which does not appre-
clate the value of closer relations with
the British Empire and is rather anxious
TO lay them aside for the more congenial
pursuit OF letters. II this is true resg-
nati,.- Oh his part may follow Mr.. Nc |
Kinley's return from Thomasville and
thus both parties TO the transaction would
be relieved of the embarrassment which |
would ensue should the President feel
called upon to ask Mr.. Hay TO make room !
for new Secretary of State on the eve |
Of the national campaign.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-10

senator Bacon Safe.-The bubbiing
good humor that has characterized the
Hon. Augutus Octavius Bacon in his inter-
course with his fellowmen during the past
week is attributed to recent developments
in the politics of Georgia. 1t appears that
the Senator. until the past few days. was
threatened with an unseemly struggle for
reelection. The Hon. Hoke Smith has
been running himifor Vice President, and
various other Georgia statesmen including
the Hon. Fleming 1u Bignon, of Savannah.
have been tugging at his toga. AS if by
preconcerted action. Mr.. Smith withdrew
him from the Vice Presidential race and
Mr.. du Bignon made public declaration of
his belief that Georgia. for at least one
more arm. should continue Mr. Bacon i'll
the Senate. This eaves the field clear for
the Senator and ensures his reelection.
At the same itimes there Is only one Vice
Presidential boom left in Georgia-that OF
the Hon. Amos Cummings, which at last
accounts was still rolling through the
Chattahoochee Valley. with Col. Clark
Howell. ir.. several miles ahead of ii warn
ing the settlers 10 break for high ground
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-10

The power of the Governor or military
officer in command to suspend the writ of
Eabeas corpus. or disregard it, if issued.
for the purpose of suppressing an insurrec-
ton or rebellion, has been sustained by
the Supreme Court of Idaho, in re Boyle a.
l. r. A, 1927. and on the application for
such writ the truth Of the recitals in the
Governors proclamation is held not TO be
open TO question.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-10

The Supreme Court of Appeals of vir-
ginia. in the case of the Southern Bell
Telephone and Telegraph Company vs.
Clements % Va. s R. 6S1 holds that it
is the duty of a telephone company 10 use
ordinary care to provide and keep its poles
in reasonably safe and sound condition
for use by its employees. and they refused
to disturb Judgment in favor of an en-
ploye whose duty it was to climb poles for
the purpose of putting up wires, and who
was injured by the falling of defective
pole, where the evidence is doubtful
whether the employee had knowledge that
the pole had been marked unsafe
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-10

The supreme Court OF Georgia, In The
case of Craven VS.. State t34 s. F. Rep.
56D holds that. under the statute Of that
State forbidding the running of a freight
or excursion train on Sunday. the only
person who is indictable is the superin-
tendent of transportation or the officer
having charge of the business Of that de-.
partment of the railroad company, and,
accordingly. a trainmaster who. in pursu-
ance of an order from the superintendent.
merely directed the making up OF the
train, was not guilty Of a violation OF the
statute.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-10

Where persons conspire together to re-
fuse to deal with a merchant and induce
others TO do likewise, and il does not gp-
pear that their interference with his bust
ness was TO serve any legitimate interests
OF their OWE, but that it was done mali
clously to injure him, the Supreme Court
OF Minnesota. in the case of Ertz VS.. Pro-
duce Exchange Company Isl " W. Rep.
1SO, held that the merchant can recover
damages If he has sustained material
financial injury
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-10

city discharge Of sewage into a stream
in such quantities as to destroy the value
of property of lower riparian proprietor5
and to be destructive of health has heen
held by the Supreme Court Of Errors OF
Connecticut in the case of Piatt VS.. City
OF Waterbury as All. 54l to be an IN
reasonable use of the stream, and is \
taking of private property for PUT he
use, within the meaning of the coE=t-'ri-
tional requirement that just compensd W.
shall be paid therefor; and no matter
the necessity therefor. the cit! can. -
avoid its liability to render just eompensa
ton.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-10

Attorneys must not refer in their briefs
to the elastic conscience of the oppos-
ing counsel or assert that. he has ex-
hibited the ingenious skill of an artfuI
dodger, says the Supreme Court of
Florida in the case of State vs. Call (26
So. Rep. 1870. 1T is not complimentary.
observed the court, Ito suppose that such
statements would divert the courts arten-
tion from the points at issue. or be given
the slightest weight and they should be
omitted"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-10

The Supreme Court of California has held
in the case OF Lampe VS.. City OF San Fran
cisco t5I Pac. Rep. 36I, that a city is not
liable for damages caused by the obstruc-
ton Of the flow of surface water from the
land abutting on a street occasioned by the
necessary and lawful grading of the street.
In this case the plaintiff alleged that the
city had raised the level Of the street,
thereby causing an embankmeut in front of
his lot. which impended the natural flow
Of the surface and other waters from his
premises, and that by reason thereof the
basement of his house had become damp
and unwholesome. The complaint was de-
INJURED to on the ground that the facts
stated did not constitute a cause OF ac-
ton. and the court sustained the demurrer.
saying that the municipality is not bound
to protect from surface water those who
may be so unfortunate as to own property
below the level Of the street
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-10

Where the husband collects and uses
the wife's money. with her knowledge and
consent, the Supreme Court Of Appeals of
Virginia. in the case of McConville vs..
National Valley Bank % Va. S. R.. 695,
holds that the law does not imply the
promise OF repayment. as would be the
case if they were strangers. but presumes
that the receipt and use of her money and
her property, or its proceeds, was gift
of them by her to her husband, and not a
loan.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-10

There were three picturesque groups Of
men at the Capitol yesterday. One was
composed of Idaho miners in attendance
upon the Occur d'Alene enquiry; another
was composed OF Porto Ricans, who pre-
sented petition to the appropriate com
mittees of the House and Senate, and the
other comprised Pottawatomie Indians.
who came TO press their claims OF title to
the land on which Chicago is built.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-10

The English Court of Appeal In the
case of the South African Breweries rs.
King t35 S. j., I'D has recently decided
that contract made in Johannesburg.
under which an Englishman was employed
by an English company to serve the COM
pany as brewer, or otherwise, in their
business carried on at johannesburg and
in the colony of Natal. or elsewhere in
South Africa, ought to be governed by the
law of the South African Republic
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-10

Several members of the House of Repre-
sentatives are shorthand writers OF more
or less skill. Many of those who are law
yers studied stenography for convenience
and effectiveness in making notes. One OF
the most skillful of these sound writer's is
Mr.. Hit of Illinois.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-10

Under a statute In Kentucky against
peddling without a license the Standard
Oil Company was convicted and fined $50,
but the Supreme Court of Kentucky, on
appeal t55 S. W. Rep, 81, held thar on
the facts the company is. not guilty. The
statute in question requires the applicant
for peddier's license to have good moral
character, and TO enter of record his
name, age, weight height, color of hair
and eyes and the court held that as
this statute cannot be complied with by a
corporation, a license could not Issue to
the corporation. But the court held that
corporation could be punished for ped
ding without a license, on account Of
sales made by its unlicensed agent.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-12
ST. LOUIS STRIKE.
Governor win Call the Militia II Nee
essary.

JEFFERSON CITY. Mo-. June II =
Governor Stephens today gave out the
following statement whlch he had wired
the New York World regarding the
st. Louis strike:
Replying to your telegram Just re-
celyed. I viii say Vigorous action has
been taken by the state government
and the st. Louis police department to
enforce respect for the law IN st. Louis
and to protect life and property"
The republican mayor. however. who
is e candidate for denomination, not
desiring to Offend positively refuses to
cooperate with us. which lends en-
couragsment 10 the lawless element,
and impedes our progress toward the
restoration Of normal conditions. The
stripping Of women to which you refer
was done by three girls. between the
ages OF IA and 16. The girls have
been tried and sentenced to terms in
the Industrial home for girls. Most
OF the newspapers In 81. Louis endea-
vor TO stand in with the lawIess ele-
ment and constantly criticise any act
Of the police authorities. Camping
sites have been selected in the city and
details all arranged. and as soon as
! am informed by the proper authori-
ties that tumult exists IN the city and
that a condition Of lawlessness and
disorder prevails with which the civil
are unable to cope. the ma
tionaI guard viii be called out to en-
forcs the law"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-12

Triangular Course. Taking in Hawaii.
Japan. and the Philippines, to
Be Carefully Charted.

NEW YORK, June 11.-A special to
the Herald. from Washington. says
Important work for the benefit Of
commerce in the Pacific is 10 be per-
formed by the navy now that congress
has authorized the appropriation Of
100000 for ocean and lake surveys.
Rear Admiral Bradford. chief Of the
bureau of equipment, has approved a
recommendation submitted by Com
mander Todd for an elaborate charter
ing of the triangle formed by the Ha-
waiian Islands. the southermost point
Of the Philippines and the Islands Of
Japan.
1t is also the purpose to establish a
path between Honolulu and the Philip
pines to be followed by American war
ships, so that if they become disabled
others following may pick them up. 1t
Is understood. of course. that the Unit
ed States can obtain more expeditions
results by cooperating with other ma
tions. japan has expressed her will
lingness to chart the waters in the vi
cinity of her islands. and Great Britain
has chartered 10 some extent, the China
Sea and the East Indies.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-12
WAR EXPECTED TO BREAK OUT
In CHINA AT ANY MOMENT
Two Thousand International Troops Forcing Their Way Toward
the Capital.
ENGLAND AND RUSSIA ARE LEADING IN THE HOSTILITIE

Additional Forces The From Manila Admiral Ksmph Cables
Must Taken Project Lives
That Ne Must q Ills
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-12

TEN TSIN. June 11.-It is learned
that but for the firmness of the United
States consul and Captain McCalla (of
the Newark, in charge Of the Ameri-
can landing party, and the British con-
sui there would have been further de-
lay In dispatching the international
guards to Pekin, and the majority OF
the forces would not have been Brit
ish.
At meeting Of the consuls and
commanders of troops last evening,
when the necessity for the immediate
dispatch of troops was considered. the
representatives of two European pow
ers questioned the necessity, and ATTIRE
ward disparaged the idea that the
British force should preponderate. The
Anglo Americans, however, insisted
and carried their point.
NEW YORK, June 11.-A special to
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-12

the North China district than any 9TH
err denomination.
The Christian and Missionary ALI
ancs has nine American missionaries
IN Chan 81 province.
There are also "a Swedish nlission-
aries about these points.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-12

LONDON. June ia special dis
patch from Tien Tsin says 1t is re-
ported that The Dowager Empress has
fled TO the Russian legation at Pekln.
BERLIN. June 1.-THE German for
eign Office has received a dispatch from
Pekin, dated Sunday, saying the Amer
lean mission-house at Tung Chow,
the river port of Pekin, has been burn
ed by natives. The dispatch further
states that the International Club, out
side Of the gate Of Pekin, has been
burned, and that the Belgian secre-
tary Of the legation was attacked by
Chinese soldiers. The foreign office in
terprets the latter news as confirming
the serious views taken of the situation
and expresses fear that the German
embassy win be next attacked.
The German gunboat Tiger has been
ordered to cooperate in quelling the
disturbances.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-12
CONGRESSMAN BoUrELLE ILL,
Probability That His District viii Be
Unrepresented at the Next Session.

NEW YORK. June ia special to
the Times. from Washington, says
In making their calculations on car
rying the house Of representatives next
fall, most Of the republican arithme-
ticians eoncede the probable loss of
Boutelle's district in Maine. Boutelle
has been renominated and viii doubt
less be reelected. but his condition is
such as to make it very improbable
that he will be able to attend the first
session of the Fifty-Seventh congress.
One of the most significant indications
of the general belief that Boutelle will
be unable to resume his duties for
long time to come is the announcement
Just made that Representative Foss,
of Illinois, will not take a vacation. He
intends to put in the summer up to the
beginning Of the active part of the fall
campaign in studying matters pertain
ing to the navy. There is very little
doubt that Foss viii be chairman Of
the naval committee for long time to
come if the republicans retain control
of the house.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-12

TIEN TsIN, June photographic
communication between here and Pek-
ing was interrupted this morning. A
special train left at o'clock this even
ing with 30 British troops to guard
Tong Shan. If trouble arises in Tong
shan all the northern China railways
viii be at standstill.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-12
RECEIVES A HEAVY SENTENCE.

SALT LAKE. June 11.-John c. Gra-
ham, found guilty on the 26th ult of
unlawful cohabitation with Mary Gra-
ham and Sarah Potter, or Graham, ap-
pered today for sentence. The judg-
ment Of the court was that the defend
ami pay a fne OF $3.50 or be confined
in the county jail 25O days.
A stay Of thirty days was granted in
order that the defendant might file a
bill Of exceptions.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-12

WASHINGTON. June 1.-The navy
department has received the following
cablegram from Admiral Kempff;
Tong Ku. June ll.-secretary Of the
navy: In case al communications
with Pelln are cut am not able to
go Il alone. II other nations go will
iUln to relieve the Americans. pending
instructions. The situation Is serious.
A battalion Of marines from Manila has
been urgently requested. Answer
'KEMPFF."
Upon receipt Of the above, secre-
tary Long sent the following cable
gram TO Admiral Remey. at Manila:
Navy Department. Remey. Manila.
Send by solace Immediately with all
dispatch To Kempff. 100 marines, ar
ranging II practicable that after land
ing. the solace shall continue the
homeward voyage. as previously or
dered, LONG"
The following undated dispatch has
been received at the navy department:
Secretary OF the Navy: Forces
landed by the different nations are
opening communications to Pekin.
Americans Joined. KEMPFF."
Admiral Kempff also reported the ar
rival Of the Monocaccy at Taku.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-12

Emperor kwang Hsu 20 Nanking. WI
Chang or Shanghai. whichever the for
eign powers deem 10 be the most sulla-
bic situation for a new capital Of the
Chinese empire. under new conditions.
N is proposed by his majesty and his
advisers that the foreign powers should
declare Joint prolectorlte and UNDER
take the task OF governing the coun-
Try through his majesty.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-12
ANOTHER GAIN BY CHINESE.
Restraining Order on the San Fran
cisco Board of Health En-
larged

SAN FRANCISCO. June 11.-This af-
ternoon Judge Morrow, in the United
States circuit court, enlarged the re-
straining order now in force against
the board Of health by adding a prohi-
bition against excluding physicians
employed by Chinese from attending
autopsies held after death on the bod
les of their patients
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-12

NEW YORK, June 11.-A special to
the Herald, from Washington, says
1t is the understanding of the war de-
partment that Major General MacAr-
thur has sent officers Of the army to
various points in China under instruc-
tions to learn of the fitting out of fill
clustering expeditions.
The information will at once be COM
municated to the naval authorities,
who will take measures for the capture
of expeditions. In addition to locking
out for the expeditions, 1t is expected
that the officers in China viii report up
on the situation so as to keep the au-
thorities advised of the feeling among
the Chinese.
LONDON. June ia special dis
patch from Tien Tsin says it is re-
ported that the dowager empress has
fled to the Russian legation at Picking.
NEW YORK. June 11.-All the for
eign missionary society officers in New
York are apprehensive as to the safe
ty of missionaries is the North China
district sent out under American au-
spices.
The Methodist Episcopal Church has
Il missionaries in the district where
the Boxers are making trouble.
The Congregational Church in this
country reports more missionaries In
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-12
MANILA HERO HoNoRED.

GRAND RAPIDS. Mich. June II
Admiral and Mrs. Dewey were enter.
tained here today.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-12

TEIN TsIN. June 1.-THE captain In
charge cf the British defenses here
commandeered the third special train
yesterday and the fourth today for the
transport OF 2i5 Russians and two guns
and sixiy-two French marines. with
stores and one gun. for the British.
The International forces are near Lang
Fong. forty miles froIa Pekin. but II
is doubtful II they reach the capital
before Tuesday
The age-herald., 1900-04-26
William ], Sanford.
efforts.

The state convention at Montgomery yesterday followed the lead of the people and stampeded to the naming of William J. Sanford as the democratic candidate for governor of Alabama. The will of the people ruled in the primaries and in the state convention. It was evident in the primaries ten days ago that the people wanted the learned and eloquent son of Lee, and when the representatives of the people met in convntion they were quick represented.
 It is well that William J. Sanford is named for governor. He is a pure man, a learned citizen, a Christian gentleman of broad intellect, and one who will be just to all classes and interests He will carry out the will of the people, and will not use the great office for the gain of any particular class or individual He believes Tn the QemOcratlc doctrine or local sell gov ernment. He is possessed of no narrow views, which when enforced would work an injustice to any class. To the people and the corporations he will be just. He believes in home rule in each county, and is opposed to imposing by general legisla- tion any sumptuary or other laws upon any county to which such legislation would be distasteful. Indeed, Colonel Sanford is a democrat of the old school, man in whom all Alabamians may take pride As an executive he will be able, and will upon all occasions prove a credit to those who have selected him to the greatest office within their gift
 The Age-Herald congratulates Colonel Sanford upon his clean, honest and suc- cessful contest and the people, that they have selected good, able and pure man for governor.
The age-herald., 1900-04-26

make nails and wire on dividend earning terms. @.' les
 In short there is a deadlock between those who think prices should remain where they are, and those who think prices should be lowered in order to stim- ulate trade. which has been checked in various directions It is not easy to say how this deadlock will be worked out; but furnace or warrant yards of pig iron than they have thus far shown, 1t may safely be assumed that prices of iron and steel will remain at about present figures.
 The basis of the entire trade is pig iron, and prices of pig. iron will certainly be maintained until it is seen that production April 1 the stocks had been increased only 1000 tons, which is only about two days production. Such an increase shows stead- mess and activity in demand, and If the returns for May do not show any larger increase all may safely assume that iron and steel will sell at about present prices throughout the year. MT. Gates move was a violent one, but he is dealing with strong men who are not easily frightened, because they know as much about the situation both at home and abroad as MT. Gates does. The contest is lively one, and just at present it looks as if iron and steel would not suffer a perpendicular drop on account of MT. Gates sensational efforts.