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The evening times., 1900-07-28

LONDON. July est is believed here.
and with good reason. that Boer resistance
in South Africa is practically at an end,
that is so far as a formidable organized
army is concerned.
The report is current here today that
General De Wet. who is now recognized as
the military head and front OF what is left
Of burgher opposition. has made several
propositions to General Roberts within a
few days past. looking to the conclusion of
hostilities. The report which comes from
a reliable source at Cape Town says that
De Wet who has recently been operating
in the Orange Free State, has offered to
surrender to the British Commander-in-
Chief on the condition that his followers be
permitted to return to their homes with
out molestation.
When General Roberts received this
proposition. he declared Immediately tha,
he refused to consider it and returned word
to De Wet that unconditional surrender
would be the only offer he would accept
from the Beers.
The proposal of De Wet is regarded as
indicative OF the collapse of the burgher
opposition. 1t is believed that the Beers
have practically given up the fight and that
only discouragement and the great dimin-
ution of his forces led De Wet to propose
the compromise with General Roberts.
The British leader. now that evidence
has been given Of the weakness Of the m
emy. viii press forward with q series Of
brilliant and decisive military movements
to put an end 70 the war which has drag
ged during so many months and cost all
concerned so dearly. Londcn confidently
expects to hear Of decisive engagement
within the next few days.
News comes from Cape Town that the
Feteraiists have already evacuated Middle
burg on the Delagoa Bay Railroad aid tha:
General Roberts IS expected to occupy the
town within q day OF so.
President Kruger, whose whereabouts has
been q mystery for so long e zine. is nov
reported 10 be at Barberton. about 100
miles further east, and near the Swaziland
border. Barberton is south Of the railway
line. It IS believed that Kruger is making
arrangements to be in a position where be
can escape over the border line as soon as
the collapse and surrender OF the BoeI
movement comes.
It is reported from Cape Town that, al
though Dom Paul has done his utmost tc
hold the belligerert Federelists together,
ne has failed, and appreciates the fact thai
the war must soon come TO q sudden end
t is not believed here that Kruger viii fall
into the hands OF the British. and it il
said on good authority that he does not in
tend to give Roberts the opportunity &C
send him to ST. Helena.
The evening times., 1900-07-28
TOO PERNICIoUsLY ACTIVE
Charges Against Federal Ofice-
holders in North CaroIina.

Charges Against Federal Office
holders in North CaroIina.
F. n. Simmons. Chairman Of the Demo-
cratic StNe Executive Committee of
North Carolina. has written letter 70 the
Civil Service Commission charging that
Federal ofieehoIders in North Carolina
have persistently and openly violated the
Civil Service laws by their pernicioGs ae-
tivity in politics and their meddIesOme
conduct in the State campaign, which is
now in progress
He states in his letter 70 the Commis-
sion that he is now getting together affi-
davits TO show the open and fragrant viO-
latiOn Of the Civil Service laws and regu-
lati"ns- He VIII send on the afldayits in
a few days.
At the Civil Service Commission Offices
tOSay II was said that Chairman Sim
mons letter had been acknowledged. and
he had been informed that when the afi-
davits arrived the Commission would con
slider them and do whatever the evidence
warranted
II it should be a case for the Commits
sion 10 investigate, then an inspector will
be sent 10 North Carolina 20 make the in
vestig3tion- However, as perliciOus ac-
tivity seems TO be the principal charge it
is not improbable that Chairman Simmons
letter viii be turned over 10 the SecTeta-
" OF the Treasury for action, as activity
in politics on the part OF Federal office
holders is not. strictly speaking a violation
Of the Civil Service law. but rather a viO-
latiOu OF the executive order which forbidS
Government officials. under penalty Of dis
nissal. from needing in State or natiOEal
politics When the affidavits from Chair
man Simmons arrive they viii no doubt
be referred to the Secretary Of the Treas
ury ior action
The evening times., 1900-07-28
THE MoLINEUx CASE.
Justice DuGro Reserves Decision on
the Application of Counsel.

Justice DuErO Reserves Decision on
the Application of Counsel.
NEW YORK. July 2S.-Justice Dugro. in
special term of the Supreme Court today.
reserved his decision on an application
made by Weeks & Battle, counsel for Ro-
land 3. ATolineux. for the Issuance Of an
crder directing Recorder Goh 20 show good
and legal cause why a writ OF mandamus
should not be iss led TO compel him 70
settle and sign the papers IN the appeal
Of Molineux 70 the Court OF Appeals from
his conviction of murder IN the first de-
gree. Nolineux 1: viii be recalled, was
found guilty OF having killed Mrs Kather-
ine J. Adams by poison
H s Marshall of the firm Of Weeks &
Battle, in support OF his application for
the order against Recorder Con, informed
Justice Dugro that che record of the case
on appeal and the proposed amendments
suggested by the District Attorney were
submitted TO the Recorder on July q. He
said that Recorder Cot announced that he
was about TO leave the city for the purpose
Of enjoying q vacation, and that he did not
intend to return to New York for three
months MI Marshall also told Justice
Dugro that Recorder GOff had said that he
would not consider Molineax's appeal until
his return from his vacation. Mr. Marsha !
said that, If the Recorder were permitted
to carry out his intention Of delaying the
signing of the record, IL would mean de-
Law OF six months for Moli1eux-
The evening times., 1900-07-28
MIR. TOWER RETICENT.
Refuses to Discuss Chinese Assur-
ances Concerning ConEer.

Refuses to Discuss Chinese Assur-
ances Concerning ConEer.
PHILADELPHIA. July 2s.-Charle-
magne Tower, United States Ambassador
to Russia. who was the guest of honor at
a dinner given last night by Joseph G.
Darlington, President of the Union League,
al the latter's home in Haverford, came 10
the city early this morning in company
with Nj Darlington, and. after exchanging
greetings with a few friends at the Broad
Street Station, departed for i.tlantic City.
He will remain there until Monday when
he Will go to Canton to confer with Presi-
dent Mckinley regarding the serious con-
diticns in China, In which the Russian
Government is particularly interested.
"T have an appointment with President
Mckinley for Tuesday" Mr.. Tower said,
"and it will neeessitate my leaving Phila-
delphia on the limited. on Monday"
The Ambassador studiously retained from
expressing any opinion as to the possible
safety of Minister Conger, as suggested in
the despatch received by Secretary Hay
through WI Tingfang, the Chinese Minis
ter. a week ago
1T would be entirely out OF place for
me 10 give an opinion one way or another, -
said Mr.. Tower. However, l do not hest
tate to say that in all matters pertaining
to the situation in China the attitude OF
the United States has been one of great
dignity and strength. Our Government has
been in thorough accord with the other
great powers, and has no doubt contrib
uted very largely in maintaining the iden-
tity of interest between all nations in the
purpose of restoring peace in China and
protecting the lives and property of Euro
peans of all nations"
Mr. Tower will return from his visit to
the President on Thursday, and will sail
for Europe the following week. He hopes
to reach 81. Petersburg by the middle OF
August
The evening times., 1900-07-28

Palace and legations, Fate stands and pro-
claims; You can and you can't. you will
and you won't, you'll de damned if you do.
you'll be damned II you DON'T"
The same issue states that 225 Chinese
officers and cadets who were studying at
the Military College at Tokyo, Japan, had
been ordered to Pekin Immediately to enter
the ranks Of the Imperial Army.
The issue also contains an item referring
to the presence of General lungs braves
in the city. as follows:
"In the year before last these braves
came out of their native district on the
frontier and were stationed IN Paoting and
Chingling In the winter Of the year they
were removed to the southern suburb Of
Pekin, but only for a short time, for the
utter neglect of discipline among them and
their notorious anti-foreign propensities
caused the foreign representatives to pro-
test against their remaining in such close
proximity to the capital. so that they we're
removed to a more distant place. This re-
moyal naturally embittered their antipathy
against foreigners. On whom they vowed
vengeance. General Tung's braves num-
Der L, 500 men, that is twenty-five Chinese
battalions, and the army is known under
the name of the Kan braves They ap-
pear to have been allowed 10 come nearer
the capital once more. perhaps on the
plea Of assisting in the work Of suppress
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The evening times., 1900-07-28
NEW JERSEY FOR BRYAN.
Republican Prosperity Said Not {,
Have Been Felt in That state

Republican Prosperity Said Not to
Have Been Felt in That state.
Thomas Il. Burch. OF New Jersey. is in
Washington on legal business. Mr. Burch
presided over the famous Bryan banquet
az Burlington last February. This New
Jersey city is fifteen years older than Phil
adelphia, and has heretofore been ranked
among the safest Republican borOughs IN
the State On the day Of the Bryan ban
quet all the schools, factories, and stores
were closed and the people OF the whole
county turned out 20 welcome the Demo
cratic leader
Nj Burch. who is prominent manufac-
tureT. said today;
New Jersey has not for twenty-f0ur
hours during the last four years enjOved
the reported Mckinley prosperity. The
manufacturers. merchants. and farmers are
in the same condition that they were four
years ago. II not worse They have learned
By bitter experience THAI the Republican
doctrine Of Imperialism. addition division,
and silence IS running the real interests Of
the State. and that New jersey is now
beginning TO reap the fruits Of her seTviie
policy OF catering 10 the Republican trusts
In 1886 the Democratic party 10 my
county was completely wrecked, but today
the whole party is again united and viii
present 10 the Republican party II the
coming battle a solid front on the firing
line. The Kansas City nominations and
platform have been enthus. .astically accept
ed by all elements Of the party and will
receive a support al the polls next Novem-
Der which VIII give our Republican friends
a decided shock I am Tot posing as g
prophet but l an willing 70 risk a warning
that New Jersey is more than liable TO
return to its first love and give its cleo
toral vote this fail for Mr. Bryan"
The evening times., 1900-07-28
RUSH OF RoUMANIANs.
Treasury officials Worried by an
Expected Influx of Jews.

Treasury officials Worried by an
Expected Influx OF Jews.
Hundreds Of Roamanian Jews are arTiv-
ing at Ellis Island. New York, and il is
feared that they fern only the advance
guard Of horde which means TO come
hither- The matter is giving Treasury
officials grave concern
The immigrants are Of the poorest type.
They are fleeing from persecution IN their
nat."s country, and most Of them are
totally ignorant In addition, they are so
poverty-stricken that they have been able
to get steamer tickets only through the aid
OF the powerful Hebrew philauthroDic So
cieties OF the Old World
The immigrants themselves say that the
Baron de Hirsch fund has been drawn upon
to get them here. Treasury officials, how
ever, believe that they are mistaken in
that
Pr-7cinent Jews Of New York are joining
with the officials IN trying TO check the
expected rush. They realize that there is
no room for such paupers here, and that
they viii meet much suffering. Immigra-
ton Commissioner Fitchie, Of New York,
suggests that a commission of consuls at
Vienna, Prague. Budapest. and other points
be named to try to check the rush.
The evening times., 1900-07-28
MASSACRE OF MISSIONARIES.
Condemnation of the Slaughter ut
PnotinR-Fu July y.

Oh II
Pnoting-Fu July =.
NEW YORK, July 2S-Rev A. Woodruff
Halsey. one of the secretaries Of the Pres
byterian Board OF Foreign Missions, re-
ceiyed this morning cable despatch from
Shanghai confirming the news contained in
Consul General Goodnow's despatch re-
ceived yesterday, stating that a massacre
Of missionaries had taken p;ace at Paoting-
Flu on July S.
The despatch received at the Presbyte-
rian Beard this morning reads as follows:
Shanghai. July 19.-Simcoxe, Hodges,
Taylor, Mackey, and seven other mission
aries massacreed at Paoting-Fu July s.
Nankin and Human missionaries all at
Shanghai or Japan"
The despatch was unsigned, but was pre-
sumably sent by Presbyterian missionary
in Shanghai.
The persons referred TO in the despatch
as having been murdered are as follows:
Rev and Mrs. F. z Simcoxe Mrs. Sim
COKE was Miss Mary E. Gibson. Both are
natives of Pennsylvania and each has re-
lations in RulliOn and London. Pa. DR..
and Mrs. Cortland Van Rensselaer, Hodge.
DR.. Hodge is a son Of the Rev. DR..
Hodge. Secretary OF the Presbyterian Board
Of Education. at Philadelphia. His wife
was Miss Elsie Campbell Sinclair, of the
same city. Dr. YardIey Taylor, native Of
Taylorsville. Bucks county, Pa.
Miss Maud A Mackey, NJ. D., a native OF
Illinois, but whose family live in Los An
geles. Cal.
Missionaries OF other boards stationed
at PaOting-Fu are as follows:
Mr.. and Mrs. Bagnen and children, OF
the China Inland Mission, and Miss Mary
s. Morrill,, a native OF Deering, Ne: Miss
Anna T. Gould, of Bethel, Ne, and Rev.
Horace T. Pitkin. Of Philadelphia. all oi
the American Beard
The evening times., 1900-07-28
GENERAL WILSON ARRIVES.
Returns From Cuba and VIII Start
at Once for Chinn.


NEW YORK. July 2S.-Among the pas
sengers who arrived last night on the Ward
line steamer YUcatan, from Havana, were
Gen. James II. Wilson. recently Governor
OF MatanZas and Santa Clara Provinces in
Cube, and Miss Catherine and Miss Elnore
Wilson, his daughters General Wilson is
in perfect health and spirits, and says te
is on his way 10 China He viii be de-
tained at Hoffman Island until tomorrow
afternoon. After landing. General WiIson
viii take his daughters 10 his home IN
Delaware, and thea proceed to San Fran
cisco TO embark On board OF . transport
for China
General Wilson says that he knows some
thing Of China and the Chinese. Il spent
year in China, and cannot believe that
the Tsung-li-Yemen would permit the
massacre Of the euvoyE and hope 10 hear
that they have been protected However,
We cannot tell how widespread this trouble
is.
Il have been eighteen months in Santa
Clara Province Cuba. and IN that time
there has not been a case OF yellow fever
there. IL seems 10 be unreasonable that
should be compelled to undergo quarantine
after coming from healthy country. How
ever, We must obey the rules and put up
with it,
The evening times., 1900-07-28
THE STRIKING STEAM FILTERS.
Greatly Encouraged by Promises OF
Moral and Financial Support.

Greatly Encouraged by Promises of
Neral and Financial support.
The Steam Filters and Helpers and Steam
and Hot-Water Filters. Of Locals Nos 10
and 2S, az a meeting this morning, read
letters received from the New York Asso-
citation of Steam Filters and Helpers,
plecging support 20 branches Nos. 10 and
2s and promising financial aid. The meet
ing was addressed by local labor leaders,
who said that all organized labor was with
the Steam Filters and Helpers in their
trouble, and that the local labor organiza-
TO better their condition.
Resolutions expressing their thanks for
and appreciation Of assistance rendered
their organization by various firms and in
5Iyiduals. and also thanking the press for
the fair and impartial manner in which the
troubles of the Steam Filters and Helpers
had been placed before the public, were
unanimously adorted
The evening times., 1900-07-28
An Escaped Banker Confirms the
Reports of Massacre.
THE FOREIGNERS ALL MISSING
Refugee Declares the Legations
Were in Ruins July Z.
ANOTHER FUGITIVES ACCOUNT

Financial Concern Asserts That
the Ministers Were Murdered.
Killed Their Families Before They
Were Put TO Death-Sir Robert
MOment-ActinE Viceroy of Canton
Says 1t Is Impossible for Him to
Get n Report From the Capital.
Governor OF ShaRsi EnrnEeG at
the Warming From the Powers.
The evening times., 1900-07-28
DOUBT GROWS STRONGER
Further Chinese Assurances Re.
ceived With Ineredulity.

Minister Wa TinE-fanG Presents an
Edict Protesting That the For
July "a, and Were Receiving Sup
plies of Vegetables and Fruit-Lit-
tie CredeHcc Now Given TO Alleged
Especially rs the Ministers Them
selves Arc Not Heard FrOm-Chaf-
fee May Decide When to Advance.
The evening times., 1900-07-28
BOERS' OFFER REFUSED
De Wet Said TO Have Proposed
Conditional Surrender.

Ready to CapituIate IL His Follow
ers Are Permitted to Return to
Roberts Reported 60 Have DecIin-
ed to Consider Such n Proposition.
Burghers Must Lay Down Their
Arms UnconditiOnnIIy-Th Incl
dent Regarded as Indicative OF IN
Early Collapse of the Federal
Hoyement-kruEer at Barbertou.
The evening times., 1900-07-28
FRANK B. BURKE THE NOMINEE

Democratic Candidate for Congress
in the seventh Indiana District
INDIANAPOLIS. July 2S.-The Demo-
cratic convention Of this, the Seventh dis
trict. nominated Frank B. Burke for Con-
gress today. Burke was defeated Tor the
Gu0srCatOrial nomination and is given this
nomination as a compensation
This is the district represented by Jesse
Oyerstreet, and the chief fight. II is said
sill Be made against him as the father of
monetary legislation.
The evening times., 1900-07-28
SECRETARY KERR ON DUTY.

He Says Reports Indicate Demo-
cratic Success I'm November
James Kerr. secretary Of the Democratic
Congressional Committed, returned 20 his
desk al the headquarters Of that commit
tee today. He says the reports from all
points OF the country indicate that the
Democratic wave is growing in force
Nothing has been heard ~ the committee
headquarters from Chairman Richardson
since he was recalled 10 his home in Ten
nessee BY a despatch announcing the i'll
ness Of his aged mother.
The evening times., 1900-07-28
ARRIVED AT FORT SHERIDAN.
Fifth Infantry HurryinE Its Prepa-
ratiOHs for Departure.

CHICAGO, July 2S.-ORe battalion OF the
Fifth Infantry, which was ordered home
from Santiago. Cuba, to prepare for ser
vice in China, arrived az Fort Sheridan
last night. The troops came from New
York over the Nickle Plate Road and ar
rived in the city at 10 o'clock. Their bag
gage train arrived an hour earlier
The other battalion Of the Fifth is not
expected TO arrive from Cuba for about a
week Preparations for the departure of
the two battalions for the Orie1t are being
rushed at the fort.
The evening times., 1900-07-28
The Russians After Conf.

PHILADELPHIA July 2S.-Agents Of
the Russian Government are in this city
buying large quantities of coal, the first
shipment OF which viii be made within a
few weeks. The British steamer Natasu.
which is expected here from Hamburg
with general merchandise, has been char
tered to carry 5000 tons OF coal TO GutO-
jewsky, 4 port on the Baltic, at twenty
ebS ton,
The evening times., 1900-07-28
CLASH FEARED IN NEW YORK.
Police Called Out to Prevent an At
tack on OranEcmen.


NEW YORK. July 2s.-Chief Devery has
called out 1900 reserves 10 preserve order
in the event OF 4 clash between the Orange
parsders and the procession Of the Sons OF
Limerick this afternoon.
Although an order has been issued pro
hibiting the Limerick Society from parad-
ing today, they declare they VIII 90 50
anyway Their proposed line Of march
crosses that Of the Orange parade a. Twen-
ty-sixJh Street and Fifth Avenue Chief
DeveTy repeated the prOhibitory order TO-
day tC Inspector Thompson
fierce Of fifty policemen under the In
spectOr has been stationed at the head
quarters Of the Sons u Limerick. Second
Avenue and Twenty sixth Street. with or
ders not 70 allow the Sons Of Limerick pa
Tade TO firm
The Sens Of Limerick made application
several days ago for permission 70 parade
and it was about 10 be granted when Chief
Leyery discoEered their line OF march
would cross that of the OraRgemen- Then
permission was refused.
The evening times., 1900-07-28
HURRY ORDER FOR CARTRIDGES
The BridesburE Arsenal Force to
work Overtime


work Overtime
PHILADELPHIA, July 2S.-Maior Heath,
officer in charge Of the arsenal at Brides
burg, has received orders from Secretary
Root TO work his force two hours a day
extra, for the purpose of making the 60
calibre cartridges and shrapnel needed by
by the men being sent to China.
Up TO this time the arsenal has been
making $1,000 cartridges daily. A few days
ago an order was received for 1000 600
put up in boxes holding LOCO each. The
product Is to be shipped daily to San Fran
cisco.
The working force has been increased
by $50 men. and Major Heath said today
that he had expected orders to work day
and night in which event 2,C0O men VIII
be employed.
The employees OF the Schuylkil Arsenal
are busy making and shipping clothing for
the men in China.
The evening times., 1900-07-28
OHIO REPUBLICANS PLANS.
Prominent SPeIIbiBders TO BE In
troduced in Numbers.

tr0duced in Numbers.
+ CANTON. Ohio. July 2S--The Ohio Re
publican campaign IS 70 be one o. the live
lest IN the history OF the State The open
ing plan most favored is 2 meeting il each
OF the Congressional districts with a speak
er OF national reputation 10 assist the To-
cal candidate II is also planned 10 have
Roosevelt, when he starts West, speak
alcne his route through Ohio
MAIster Tower viii Tot be here today,
as announced in Washington some days
ago, but viii probably hold q conference
with the President early IeXt week TO talk
matters over before returning 10 St Peters
burg.
Secretary Wilson is coming 70 Canton 70
confer with the President before long The
date has not been definitely fixed.
The evening times., 1900-07-28
Tbe MohIcnn to Go Into Service.

Orders have been issued by the Navy
Department to fit out the old cruiser
Mohican for a cruise. The intention of
the Department is to use the MohicaR as
a training ship for landsmen and it is
admitted that if the situation requires il
the vessel viii be sent TO China and her
crew in training. consisting of between
AGO and 400 Iandsme9 transferred to other
American vessels in Chinese waters.
The evening times., 1900-07-28
THE SHAH IN PARIS.

bet and the Cabinet.
PARIS. July 2s-The Shah OF Persia ar
rived here at 3.15 o'elOck this afternoon.
President Loubet and the members Of
the Cabinet net the train and conducted
the Shah 70 the soyereign's palace.
The evening times., 1900-07-28
Injured in a Trolley wreck.

WILMINGTON, y. J., July zS.-In a rear
end trolley collision here last night a
Rarby car plowed through cue On the
River View line and eight persons we're
severely injured.
The evening times., 1900-07-28
british occupy aIddlebnre.

LONDON. July 2S-A despatch to the
Telegraph from Lourenco Marques says
that MiddIeburg was occupied by the Brit
ism Thursday. The Beers are retreating
to Machadodorp. President Kruger is at
Barberton
The evening times., 1900-07-28
THE CASE AGAINST POWERS.
Jury May BE Taken to the spot
Where GOebeI Fell

GEORGETOWN, KY. July 2S.-Counsei
for the prosecution in the case Of Caleb
Powers viii ask that the jury be taken 70
Frankfort to view the State House grounds
and buildings and the spot where William
GOebel feI.
II was said. when court opened today.
that the State would rest its case at the
conclusion Of the testimony Of Wharton
Golden
The evening times., 1900-07-28
THE RELIEF AT NAGASAKI.

One Soldier lad of Disease and
Another Drowned
The following eablegram was received q
the War Department today:
''Nagasaki, July y.
"Adjutant General, Washington:
Relief arrived at Nagasaki June &C.
Claude R. Leslie, Company I, Four
teenth Infantry, died Of disease con-
tractei in line of duty-dysentery; re-
mains will be shipped to San Fran
CISCO Civilian emplOye, Arthur Hen
messy, drowned June 81; buried at
Nagasaki. HARRY o. PERLEY,
''Majc-, Medical Department"