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The Portland daily press., 1900-09-06
PRAISE FOR McCALLA.
American Omcer Highly COmplimented
BY Admiral Seymour.


London, September 5.--The British adj
miralty has issued Vice Admirai's Sey-
mour's detailed report of the experiences
OF the first Pekin relief expedition. 1t
is good reading, but embraces nothing
not previously known. Referring to the
harmonious action of the forces of tho
eight nationalities engaged, he especially
mentions Capt. Won Uusdom Of the Ger
man army and Capt. McCalla OF the
United States navy. Regarding the latter
he says:
''Capt. McCalla was of the greatest
was slightly wounded in three places and
well merits recognition"
Annexed to the report are copies OF let
tiers sent to the senior officer of each ma
tionality engaged. Most of these are
complimentary notes, Identical for the
greater part, but each ending with par
agraph referring particularly TO the OIL
GERS with the expedition.
That to Rear Admiral Kenpff runs as
follows:
II cannot conclude my letter without
expressing TO you, sir, the nlghes5 al
miration 1 have for Capt. McCalla, who
accompanied us in command of your
officers and men. Their post was usual
Iy in the advance guard where their zeal
and go were praised by all.
81 regret TO state that Cap. BIcCalla
was wounded in three places; but con-
sidering the gallant way in which he
exposed himself, I am only equally sur
prised and thankful that he S alive. Had
ne been thoroughly British he could not
have stood by me more Loyalty in every
way and carried out more promptly any
wishes 1 express.
81 may, indeed, say the same of all
those of his command, I hail this expert
ence as further proof Of the real good feel
ing SO happily existing between our
nations, which Is by no one more valued
than by your brother sailors in our
navy
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-06

tSee here" he said to the groom, care
you the man who put the saddle on Miss
Jennie horseW
eyes, sir. Anything wrong, sir?
EFT was loose, very loose. She had nc
sooner mounted than the saddle slipped
and if / hadn't caught her she would
have been thrown to the ground"
*'I'm very sorry, sir"
''But / did catch her." went on the
young man meditatively. 81 caught hel
right In my arms, and Here's a dollar
for you, John. Do you suppose yor
could leave the grth loose when VIZ
go riding again tomorrow Y-ChicagC
Times Herald.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-06
OLNEY FOR BRYAN.

New York, September 5.-The World
tomorrow will print letter from Rich
ard Olney, secretary OF state during the
Cleveland administration in which Mr.
Olney declares his Intention Of support
ing Mr.. Bryan for President Mr.. Olney
criticises the policy Of the Mckinley ad-
ministration regarding the Philippines
and thinks that the country win soon
find itself in the tolls of Chinese prob
lem even more costly and menacing.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-06
MODIFICATION POSSIBLE.
Russia May Change Its Policy of
Evacuation.

Evacuation.
London, September 6, 4 a. m.-Sir AL
fred Gaselee's despatch which shows that
the situation in Pekin was unchanged on
August 30, is the only Chinese news this
morning. The cancellation OF the order
holding back the fourth Indian brigade
is regarded as important. 1t shows that
whatever the outcome Of the Russian pol
Icy, the British government is determined
to have sufficient trooJps on the spot adj
equately to protect Br itish interests,
Considerable significance is attached
to the statement by the journal de ST.
Petersburg as possibly indicating a mod
itication of Russian policy. This paper
is the organ of the Russian foreign office,
its editorSbeing a councillor of state. 1t
is noted that, while the Journal de St.
Petersburg ann ounces Russia's determi-
nation to maintain the solidarity of the
powers, it only mentions the withdrawal
Of the ministers and not of the troops to
lien Tsin. 1t is believed that the pow
ers might agree to such a modification of
the original Russian proposal.
The Vienna correspondent of the Times
discussing the situation declares that Jap
an has a strong disposition to act in har-
mony with the United States in the Chi
nese question.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-06

JAPAN's ATTITUDE UNKNOWN.

Berlin, September ga member OF
the Japanese legation in Berlin informed
the correspondent OF the Associated Press
today that the legation had not yet been
advised as to the attitude OF Japan re-
garding the withdrawal of the 1ntsrna-
tional troops from Pekin. The official in
question, however, expressed the opinion
that the Japanese troops would remain
there.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-06
GOVERNORS DAY
Observed Without Amy Governor
Yesterday.
But There Were Lots of People at
Lewiston Fair.

Lewiston, September 5.-Today was
Governors day at the Maine State fair
and the biggest crowd OF the week was In
attendance, about $4,000 people witness
ing the events of the day. Governor Pow
ers' staff with Adjutant General Rich
ards representing the Governor, was on
the grounds during the afternoon.
The racing events were all very hot
contests and in the 81 pace Terrill S.,
the horse that last year established the
track record OF 2 III, today broke his
last years mark and lowered the record
to 2.10N.
The eve ming races were rather tame al
though fast time was made in both
events. About 10, 900 people visited the
grounds during the evening. But two
heats of the 2 80 trot were pulled off to-
day. They will be finished at ten O'Clock
tomorrow morning.
Summary:
2.1l Glass; Pacing; Purse $500.
Terrill S., Oh g by Strathmore G.
A. Lase.1e, Oakhurst Farm,
Whitinsville, Mass, III
Ambulator, b s, by Ambassador,
Belle Meade Farm, Belle Mead Gle,
N. j., (K1lburn,) 2
Emma e., Oh ~, by AllerdOrf,
p (Lawrence), S2
Time, 2.1O IA, 212 2.12.
9.s4 Glass, Pacing; Stakes; Purse $500
Rex Wilkes, blk by Johnnie Wilkes
&C. A. Ridley, Oakland), 8 1
Blanch Y m, Also, h. +. Park
er, SkOWhegan, (Waite),
LON hi
Piftsheld, (b5u1stin), eaa 2
Temple Hal, brig, G. A. Studley,
EPortland, Woodbury., 2 3
Doris, b IN, Eoss), 3 6
NaceO, blk &, (Morgan), 3
GoIdie Wilkes, b IN, (Gregg), DIR
Time, 1928 IA, 222 IA, 2.19 1-2, 9.19 10.
35 -Trotting- Purse $500.
Metallic, b c, Mazatan (Kent) 1
Alfredo, gr m (Lawrence) z
We, br g (Edwards) 2
Star Boone (Thayer) 2 3
Gene D., br N (Rollins) 5
Miss Strike, b IN (Chute) 4
Umpire, b g (Bolster) 6
Wisp, IN (Hus5On) dis
Time-2 2315, 2.2414.
The evening races:
s.1O Pace-Purse 500 (Half Mile Heats.
BeaGflce, Or m (h1ueou6)
Baby S br N (Bisbee) 2 2
Goldle Wilkes (Bayard) 3
Time-1.13, 1.O81z.
$50 Pace-Purse s1OO (Half Mile Heats. }
B ump,c h G, Alba (Thayer) 5
Kite, br 6 (JoTdan) 4
Emma E., blk IN (Rideout) I
Lottie May, br I'D (FOss) 2
Stub Wilkes (Lee) 3
Time-1. 1921, 1.12.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-06
NEW JERSEY TEAM WON.

Rifle Range, Sea Girt, N, j., Septemb Der
The Hilton trophy which was won
last year OF the New Jersey State team,
stiu remains with them for an other
twelve months as they won again today
defeating teams from New York District
OF Columbia and another representing
the Department. Of the Eass.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-06
TROOPS LANDED A.
SHANGHAI.
BRITISH

Shanghai, Tues day, September A.
About 1900 more British Indian troops
have been landed here, making altogeth-
or 2,00o Of such troops and 1000 camp fol-
lowers at this port.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-06
INTO FORBIDDEN CITY.
Allies Marched Though Inner city Au
gust 26.

London, September 6.-Gen. Sir Alfred
Gasalee, commander of the British Indi-
ans troops at the Chinese capital, wires
as follows from Pekin, August 20, to Lord
George Hamilton, secretary of state for
India:
1.-THE allies marched through the for
hidden city yesterday august 2S.) The
British had third place in the procession,
the Russians and the Japanese being in
greater strength .
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-06

els Graves a cautious manT
"Oh, very. He always blows in a re-
volyer to see if 1t is loaded and snaps
any gun that is left standing around."-~
Chicago Times Herald.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-06

been called a scene from fairyland
The Pejepscot win sail from Portland
Pier at 10 a. M, and the excursionists
will be back in Portland again at 5.3O
D. m.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-06

What has become Of the old fashioned
father who kept a strap behind the kitch-
en- door? Are any of his sons still living
with him to tell about it?-Atchison
f1Joho
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-06

Take Laxative BromO Quinne Tablets All
druggists refund the money if 1t fails to cure
T.. W, Groves signature is on each box. zoe.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-06
Sarcastic.

Wife (reading)-Another mysterious
suicide. Unknown man throws himself
from a cliff.
Husband (thoughtIessly)-Be his wife
was at the bottom of it.
Wife-Charles
Husband (hurriedly)-Of the cliff, my
love, not the suicide.-Colliers Weekly
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-06

Peaks is,und-Arrive at s9.8o a. m, 40
m. close at $50 a. M, 2.30 p. m.
Harps'oeU, Long and Chebeaque Isian q, a
rive as 900 m, 600 D. m close at 500 a. n'
$3.50 p. m.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-14
FAIR TRANSPORTATION.

An engineer. discussing the Paris Ex-
position in Engineering News, attracts
attention to lack which might with ad-
vantage enlist the efforts of inventors.
THE problem Of transportation in the
miles upon miles of aisles in the build
iDgs has not been solved" he says. There
Is a rolling-chair brigade but they are
too de luxe for the ordinary visitor. and
il they were not. there would not be
enough to go around. What is needed at
all these great shows is wheeled chair
in which one can propel oneself around,
not at bicycle speed. but at the rate of an
ordinary walk. Perhaps some enterpris-
ing Yankee will have them ready for the
next great Worlds Fair"
The next great Worlds Fair" will be
held in st. Louis in 1908, and there ap-
pears no reason why the problem should
not be solved In time TO make the COM
plete Louisiana Purchase Worlds Fair
visible at a smaller expense of muscular
exertion than must Al present be applied
in exposition sightseeing.
The application of the electric motor
recently to a large variety of different
purposes suggests that ii may supply the
power for propelling such wheeled chairs
An inventor with such a device that
would meet all the requirements would
undoubtedly realize largely on his in
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-14

gain in arc and concentration of fire.
When the subsidiary batteries are in
turrets at the side of the ship they can
not be brought to bear unless the enemy
is on that side. Under the new style all
the guns could be used on an enemy. no
matter what his position.
The disadvantages of the new con-
struction are said TO be that the dis
charge of the big guns viiiates the ac-
curacy of the smaller guns. even with
practically simultaneous firing. The
NEST serious disadvantage. however. is
said 10 he that an accident or injury in
action 10 a single turret would throw
four big guns ont of action ut once and
cut the lighting power of the ship in
two.
ON the report of the latest Board IF
Engineers the Government has decided
To use tine superlmposed turret in all the
new ships under construction.
Actual fighting will he the surcst way
tu test the merits of the Innovation. and
constructors will watch the supcrim-
posed turrets eagerly ut the first sea
fight.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-14
LONELY WILLIE WALLIE.

Plain Americans content with their
Americanism will be inclined 10 see Il
suggestion of poetic justice in the fate
that has overtaken William Waldorf As
tor, now cut dead by the Prince of Wales
and snubbed by that London high soci-
ETY. for the sake of which he renowned
his American citizenship.
The degenerate grandson of the sturdy
old furrier who made his fortune in this
country and was proud TO be an Ameri-
can has evidently allowed his pride OF
purse TO work his own undoing. Because
his wealth purchased him an entrance
into the ranks of the British aristocracy
he became unduly puffed up. His AFRO
gance eliminated in an unwarranted in
suit to an English naval officer. the
Prince Of Wales decided il was high time
to teach him lesson in good manners,
the Queen omitted his name from the
list Of those invited to royal garden
party. society took its cue therefrom.
and Willie Wallie is no longer in the
swim in dear old Lunnon.
When this unfortunate man shook the
dust of New York from his feet he gave
as his reason for eXpatyiating himself
his opinion that this country was no
place for a gentleman to live" English
society evidently argues that Astor is
not yet gentleman enough to live in IFS
exclusive atmosphere. It's rough on
Willie Wallie, of course, but he should
have known his limitations better before
tempting such a fall between two stools.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-14
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE NAMED.
krrens of Missouri a Member-Pcrry
Heath Secretary.

Cleveland, o, July 13-An important po-
ntical conference. attended by a number Of
prominent Republican leaders, was held q.
Senator Hanna's office here to-day The
meeting was called by Mr.. Hanna To discuss
AID decide upon the personnel Of the new
Executive Committee and 10 name a Sscre-
tary OF the National Committee 10 succeed
General Charles 4. Dick.
Among those present at the conference
were Chairman Hanna. Cornelius n. Bliss.
Perry s. Heath. Charles F. Dick. Henry G.
payne; Charies Dawes Myron 7. HeIrick.
h. &. kerens, Graeme Stewart. y. H. Scott
Harry :. New and Frederick Gibbs.
Al noon senator Hanna announced that
the following named had been chosen as
members of the National Executive Con-
mittee: Graeme Stewart. Illinois: Henry G.
Payne. Wisconsin: Richard &. Kerens. Mis-
souri,: j. II. Marley. Maine: y. r. Scott.
West Virginia: Frederick s.. Gibbs. New
York: Franklin Murphy. New Jersey: Myron
T. Herrick. Ohio: Harry :. New. Indiana.
Chairman. NJ. 4. Hanna; secretary. Perry
s Heath: treasurer. Cornelius y: Bliss.
General Charles r. Dicks resignation as
secretary OF the National Republican Com
mtftee was received and accepted.
Mr.. Heath will tender his resignation as
First Assistant Postmaster General 10 the
President In week or ten days.
said:
THE subject which eliminated to-day in
my selection as secretary of the Republican
me- by Chairman Hanna some weeks ago.
AT first l was much averse TO taking ND
this work. knowing what II meant In vol
urre and character. President Mckinney did
not wish me to quit my position In the
Post Office Department.
AT Canton the subject was renewed ny
all the members o! the Executive Commit
tee in such a personal and earnest manner
that consented 10 undertake the work"
The Executive Committee chose Colonel
NJ Therrick OF this city TO nii the vacancy
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-14
OPENING STATE CAMPAIGN.
Monroe City Democrats Plan an
Old Time Picnic.

While no formal announcement or the
opening of the campaign on the part OF the
Democrats in Missouri has been made, the
counties of Monroe. Marion and Shelby sx-
pcc; 10 have a big celebration at Monroe
t'ftv on August 9. The three counties, in as
many congressional districts. expect TO pour
a large crowd into Monroe City on that
date. The speakers will be ~ NJ pockery.
congressman Lloyd, Rucker and Champ
CLARK. .
Webster Davis has been invited TO attend;
and while no reply has yet been receiver
from him IL Is believed he will accept Inc
event will be in the nature OF an o'd-uMe
picnic, and since Monroe CITY is situated IN
one. OF the greatest DEMOCRATIC stronghohiS
in th,. State an immense crowd Is expected.
Another large picnic Will be held AT Mex
leo on the occasion Of the Modern Noodmen
ricric on August IL. Both Champ clark
and Webster Davis are expected TO be pres
emf Other p:cniCS in various parts or the
State are being projected; Some time dur,
ing the campaign II joint discussion between
Colonel Joseph FIory and some Democratic
speaker probably will be arranged, II the
former will have nerve enough 10 accept
fb,a challenge.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-14
HE DARED NOT SPEAK.

Mr.. MckInley'S speech at Canton, ac-
cepIing the Republican nomination for
President. and announced in advance by
Congressman Grosvcnor. the Presidents
monthpicc". as the real Republican
platform of 1900" contained not one
word concerning the trusts.
This is NJ least logica. on the Fart of
the President. disappointing. though IL
he to the American people suiferin. 80
griev"usly from trust monopoly and
legislation for the further enrichment of
the trusts AT their expense. The PreSi-
dent could not defend the trust evil.
Defense of that evil is net possible 10
the cunningeSt special plcadcr. The
evil stands condemned on its own show
ing.
And assuYdly the President could
not. in his helpless vassalase IN the
trusts. dcnounce them. They own him
AMI dictate his policies through Mark
Hanna. their accredited Instrument.
They elected him "a the Presidency in
fShi. They are contributing the slush-
fund In he used in his campaign for re-
election this year. They look 10 him for
the exclusion of their power and the
strengthening of their greedy grasp un
the commerce and Industries of the
country. He Is pledged IL their service,
body and soul.
Therefore the President of the United
States did not dare. in accepting re-
nomination 10 the high office which he
now holds. 10 say one word about the
trusts. He stands before the American
people dumb on this great issue. II is
his duty To defend the people from the
monopoly greed of the trusts. He dare
net. He is mute and of his own con-
sent. impotent. 1t Is for the American
people Ia pass Judgment upon such
servant of the people.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-14

Ricans and against the American Con-
stitution. should find Indiana in the
Democratic alignment on the count of
votes 10 be east in November. 1t has
The right to expect this showing. In
diana belongs to the great Middle West.
and the Middle West Is American 10 the
core. IL is not Ia he tricksd into join
inS TN" syndicate plot which aims at the
betrayal of The Republic TO Empire. Its
people are faithful 10 the principles mp
ON which the Republic was founded.
Indiana must join in its effective con
dcrnna,i"n of the ploiters for Empire.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-14
MANUFACTURERS CENSUS.
Work of Collecting Statistics to BE
Begun Here.

Schedules for the taking of the manu-
facturers' census of ST. Louis have reached
Local Supervisor Higgins. The men who
work on this line of statistics have been
carefully selected from the regular census
enumerators. WHO DID the population work
In this city. The pay Of the new men is
good. and only those have been engaged
who displayed an aptness and exactitude
on the FIRST schedules. Under the system
established for ne industrial enumeration
here. nothing will escape. and a full record
Of the Importance of St. Louis produc-
ing center will be made manifest.
All answers made to euumerators are TO
be held absolutely confidential. No publiCa-
ton will be made of the census reports dis
closing the names or operations of indi-
vidual establishments in any particular
Special agents ard enumerators of the cen
sus liable to penalty of $50 il they
disclose any Information obtained in their
official capacity. The law also provide,
that any one refusing To answer truthfully
the questions asked them shall be guilty of
Il miSsismsanor. The punishment for this
IS a fine. not exceeding Slr.ta0. to which may
be added imprisonment not exceeding one
year.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-14
INDIANA AMERICAN.

Mayor Taggart of Indianapolis. where
Mr. Bryan and Mr.. Stevenson will be
notified of their nomination for Presi-
dent and Vice President of the United
States by the Democratic party, has the
facts on his side when he claims that
many Indiana Republicans will in No
vember vote against Mr.. Mckinley on
the paramount issue OF imperialism.
The passage of the inquitous Porto
Rican tariff bill under pressure from the
President caused by the influence of the
trusts TO be benefited thereby is what
has caused this detection of Indiana
Republicans. The sentiment condemn
ing the unconstitutional tariff taxation
of the Porto RicanS was led in Indiana
by ex-President Harrison. 1t is an
honest and typical American sentiment.
1t is based on answering loyalty to the
American creed, which forbids taxation
without representation.
There is reason to believe that the Re-
publican campaign in Indiana will be a
half-hearted campaign. 1t is difficult,
even under the strongest party pressure.
for men to work sOulfully for candi-
date whose policies and whose acts they
condemn. 1t is peculiarly difficult for
consistent Americans. justly proud Of
their Americanism, to effectively sup
port a man whose Americanism they
have impeached. 1t is doubtful IL the
best type of American can bring him.
self TO vote for the retention in power
of such a man. Patriotism rises above
party in cases such as this.
The Democratic party, standing firm
ly and fearlessly on its platform con-
demning that greed of Empire which
led to the grievous sin against the Porto
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-14
Ordinance introduced to Divert
New City Hospital and Certain
Waterworks Funds.
COUNCILMAN HODGES EXPLAINS
He Declares 1t Is the Only Way
out of the Financial Dilemma
in Which the City Now
Finds Itself.

Councilman Hodges introduced In the
Council yesterday 4ite-uCon bill pro-
y!,lirg cnr the repeal o: ordinances setting
asid.. money FIR hospital fund and two
ordinances making appropriations for new
engines ut the I:4;crwOri.s station. The OBJ
bet OF the measure, - explained by Mr..
Hodges is 20 make the hospital fund and
the other funds mentioned availab bic for I'M
mediate appropriation.
Mr.. Hodges 81 tina, he dis liked 10 have
the hos,.:.aI fund used Coz current ex-
penscs. but he could see no other way 10
provide morey 70: appropriations Tor
parks and streets
We need 4 new City Hospital desper-
ately. we all krow." he said. but II we do
not keep our streets clean there may DC
M, epidemic OF disease. and we would re-
a'!ze too late that there are other things
more important than new city Hospital
Il have figured very closely on the
amount of mon,y tina: the city may ex-
pee. 10 take in through the regular chan
nels this year. and want to say that the
estimates Of the Comptroller are very near
" exact Taking the Assessors own state
roeut of ,he value of assessed taxes, i DO
no, see that the city Will have more than
81 $50 more than III. Comptroller estimates
ON the other hand. the new lighting con-
tract calls for the ky uditure each year OF
So $50 more fog lighting than was called
for under the Kern contract. The Comp
treller's figures on lighting expense were
based on the Kern contract. and the diner
ence for the balance of this year VIII
amount TO about si.GSl. which VIII very
nearly wipe ont the amount of money the
Council has made avaiiable by reductions
in certain items OF the general appropria-
ton bill IL stands.
Il can see nothing to do but to take the
hospital fund and all other funds which
be- made available by the repeal OF
ordinances
The Council discussed the appropriation
bill in "A general way. but did not attempt
TO do anything more with the ciderent
Items Mr. Hodges said that il the ordi-
nance he bad Introduced prcvid ng Tor the
repeal of the hospital ordinance and oth,
erS should become a law. the city wooid
hay. Ssla so. IS more available than II now
has. The Council adjourned until Iuesday
afternoon Nessrs. carroll, Gaus, Richards
and Thinner Were absent.