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The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-18
.oou from China TO be Seized.
PRINCE TUAN's PRISONER.
Harsh Experience al Former AtIache of
Chinesr LEGATION Here.

Letters have been received here from
Prominent Chinese officials. some OF whom
ayg been connected with the Chinese
legation and the Chinese consulate at
A-o York. giving a graphic recital OF ex-
E.l.uces in China during the recent trou-
h..s. and throwing much light on some in
side phases Of Prince Tuan's treatment Of
Chinese favorable to foreigners. The let
i.-s came through Hwang Chung-huein.
formerly an attache of the Chinese Lega-
lal here, and later sent by Minister w
as ransu. 10 Peru. Sir. Hwang is OF the
Ai0ffu. of scholarly attainments and his
'a'her Hwang Sze-yung, is one Of the dis
unE4ished men OF China. Although the
eitr HwSns recounts the sufferings he
hes experienced. the Chinese officials here
are advised that he is now safe and las
1.tn selected by Prince Ching. the asso-
'a,e of ii Hung Chang In the peace ne
EQUATIONS, 10 direct the relief in The
famine districts Mr.. Wong Lingoh was
lLr associate Of the younger Hwang while
VIA tae Chinese Legation here. later go
ing 10 the consulate az New York and at
'sh4laE The public school there.
Not There When Boxers ArriyedS
The letter Of his exce!lency Hwang SEE.
y-ng 90 bis son Is. IN part. as follows:
Ly Dear Boys, Tung and John: After
pa" you leaving on the 18th OF June. the
irA' morning. suddenly. more than forty
.''Aeia went 10 ShaOWing's house looking
,1i me As / was not there, they arrested
s.ao"iHs and his uncle and many farm
ss' "Ecm they Dut under chains and
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-18
PITKIN RESIGNS OFFICE
Postmaster of New Orleans
Involved in Ugly Scandal.
MRS. VAN SLINGERLAND'S ARREST
He Charged Her with Stealing Manuscript
and Other yalaabies, and a Reysltias
Story Was Brought Out in Csurt-wem-
an Well knswB ia " ashingf ton and Au-
thor of a Sensational Noyei-Postmaster
Needed Public Demand for Resignation.

Special TO Tha Washington Post
New Orleans. La. Dec. 1.-THE Times
Democrat VIII tomorrow say that as an
outcome Of q scandal involving ]. Z. @.
P-tkin, postmaster Of New Orleans. and
Mrs. Nellie Il. Van Slingerland, Mr.. Pitkin
has found 1t necessary 10 resign his posi-
tion. The document containing his resig-
ration was mailed Saturday evening TO
Washington, and, according TO most posi-
tive reports, was to-day put into the
hands OF President Mckinley through the
intermediary of Col. w. w. Dudley, of In
diana
The details Of the doings, whose ex-
posure forced the postmaster TO resign.
are unfit for publication, and were passed
over in silence by the press of New Or
leans, involving, as they did, offenses
against morality of the gravest character.
The airing OF the private lives of these
two people came about through a squabbla
between themselves first over a novel, en-
titled Love and Politics." upon which
they cOllaborated and which contained al
legged exposures Of life and methods in
Washington. The work was suppressed
as far as possible, but IL served as a first
wedge 10 part the liaison between the post
master and his associate, whom he had
installed in his Office under government
pay.
II appears that Mrs. Van Slingerland
became importunate. and at last Pitkin
went into the courts and charged her with
theft OF valuables and manuscript.
1t was at that point in the nauseating
aifair that the courts came into the pos
session Of certain letters which have since
been widely discussed. and which both pic
torialiy and in prose poems made disgust
ing revelations which aroused the indig
nation of New Orleans and the astonish-
ment of the entire country.
When Mrs. Van Slingerland,s case came
up for preliminary trial last Tuesday, she
was paroled, and II was common talk that
the AFFAIR had been compromised, and that
TO more Of the revolving story would come
to the surface.
The press Of New Orleans remained ST.
lent on the subject, finding it too coarse
10 touch, but Saturday last the Daily
States, an afternoon journal. published an
editorial calling on the postmaster to re-
sign.
Mr.. Pitkin declared at that time that he
was tired of office. and wished to go to
some quiet place in the mountains and
rest.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-18
I3e DEAD AND MISSING.
Loss Of Life by the Foandering Of Trainings
ship at Malaga.

Berlin, Dec 1.-THE laundering OF the
Gneisenau created a most painful im-
preston in Berlin. following the jubilant
reception rendered the sailors and marines
from China yesterday. The news spread
rapidly through the city this morning.
Great crowds thronged the admiralty
building and the ministry of marine, in
quiring as 20 the state OF relatives. Many
touching scenes were witnessed.
An official dispatch from Malaga ac-
counts for 2l4 survivors out or the 40
persons who were on board the Gnelsenau.
Malaga. Dec. lT.-It Is rumored that the
commander OF the GnelseGsg committed
suicide when he saw all was lost A
nephew Of the imperial chancellor. Count
Won BueloW. named BernGt. was among
the saved, though he was injured about
the head. A sailor. who survived the
wreck. went mad as a result OF his ex-
perience, The FIRST engineer. the assist
and engineer. and number Of petty Off
GERS were drowned.
Il Is hoped that the guns. the treasure
chest. and perhaps. part Of the hull will
he saiyAged
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-18
CLEVELAND ON HIS PARTY.
Return to First Principles Would Restore
Democracy 10 Power.

Atlanta. Ga. Dec 1.-THE Atlanta Jour-
nal this afternoon published an inter-
view with former President Cleveland.
obtained by a staff correspondent at
Princeton, n. ]. Mr.. Cleveland is quoted
as follows:
"In my opinion the great need of the
Democratic party is a return to first prin-
ciples. The Democratic party has not
been fatally disorganized. but it sadly
needs rehabilitation on purely Democratic
lines.
What is the matter with the party? II
has, in my humble judgment, simply
wandered off after strange gods. A large
mass of Democratic voters saw this be-
fore the last election. They remained
quiet, but when the time came to vote.
they said: This is not Democracy and
refused to support it.
''A3 l see it. it IS the duty Of Demo
Gratis everywhere to aid N the rehabili-
tatiOn of the party. There are some signs
of an insistence upon the necessity of a
return to Democratic doctrines in the
South. but they are not so general as l
would like to see'
What of the future" was asked.
with a sincere return 10 Its old-time
doctrines" Mr.. Cleveland replied. ''the
old-time victories of the Democratic par
ty will certainly De won"
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-18
CAPTURED CHINESE FLAG.
War Department Receives Trophy Taken
in Battle by Sixth Cavalry.

The Secretary of War yesterday received
from Gen. Chaffee, commanding the le-
cation at Pekin, large red-bOrdered yell
low flag made OF the finest silk captured
by Troop l.. OF the Sixth Cavalry, com
manded by Lieut. Hyer. in an engagement
with Chinese imperial troops at Chang
Ping Chow about thirty miles north of
Pekin, September last In the center of
the flag In white letters is the word name
Chang" which means Chang Chun Fa
the commander-in-chief OF the province of
Hupei. AT the side in black letters are
the words lin Chinese) ''Commander-in-
chief of advance corps of left flank of Hu
Wei army. of province of Hupei.'' together
with the title Cher er Ching (distin-
guished) and PA tu Ia" (brave).
Accompanying the flag was a personal
letter of presentation from Gen Chaffee,
in the course OF which he said that affairs
in Pekin at that date October 81 were
quiet, and that there was nothing in the
situation to cause the least apprehension
OF anything OF hostile nature.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-18
INSURGENTS NEAR MANILA
Troops and Police Capture Thirty
Men in San Pedro Macati.
Senor Buencamino and DR.. Bourne Organ
ize the First Political Party on Amer
lean Lines-FiiiPiuo Leaders
Taking Part in Movement.

Manila. Dec. 17.-Thirty rebels were cap
tured this morning in q suburb of San
Pedro Macati, four miles from Manila.
by twenty-five men Of the Twentieth
United States Infantry and twenty MEM
bers of the native Manila police, ali un-
der Capt. Gaines, assistant chief of 20
lice The force landed from small boats
and surrounded the suburb. Seventy per-
sons were captured. but only thirty were
identified az insurgents.
Advicss just received from Iloilo, ISL
and of Panay, say that the insurgents,
Saturday night burned large part OF
the village of Cabatuan. Assistant Sur
geon Frederick A. Washburn, jr., of the
Twenty-sixth Volunteer Infantry, with
eighteen men, held the principal build
ings. A strong wind was blowing at the
time The Americans sustained no casual
ties.
Later adviees from IloilO ammo Ince that
detachmenIs af the Twenty-sixth Volun-
teer Infantry this morning surprised the
headquarters of Quintin Salas, capturing
considerable quantities of stores and va
liable papers. Several natives were killed.
The Americans, who had no losses, were
still in pursuit of the fleeing insurgents
when the dispatch left uoilo.
The first political party under the Amer
lean regime is IN process of formation.
Its principles have been embodied in q
platform. which will shortly be made pub
lie. 1t is understood that the declarations
of the platform give the fullest recog-
milton to American sovereignty. and also
favor a considerable degree of native
autonomy concerning internal and local
aairs.
Several of the most intelligent Filipino
leaders, who have been instrumental in
bringing the matter to a head, have been
in conference with those interested, and
this evening the platform will be out
lined to the Philippine Commission by
Senior Buencamino, former premier in the
so-called government of Aguinaldo; Col.
Aquiles, and DR.. Frank 5. Bourne, an
American, formerly chief surgeon, with
the rank Of major, and health officer of
Manila
DR.. Bourne was with Prof Dean c.
Worcester prior to the American occupa-
the Filipino leaders.
The commissioners are not likely to
give public expression 10 their views re-
garding the formation of political parties
but the principles CT the new organization,
so far as made known. seem TO be ia
Vored by intelligent F1llpinos.
The homeward movement of the Volun-
teerS Will begin on New Years Day with
the embarkation of the Thirty-seyenth
Volunteer Regiment. The Eleventh Cav
airy will follow.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-18
DUKE or NEwcasTLs's MISSION HERE.
Comes 10 America in the Interest of the
High Church Party.

New York. Dec. 1.-THE Duke OF New
castle was q passenger on the Atlantic
steamship Alinnehaha, which arrived here
this afternoon. He was met by his broth
er. Lord Francis Hope. The duke said
to reporter:
Yes. II is true that l have come over
here in the interests OF the High Church
party in the Anglican commission. / do
not care to talk Of my business at the
present time. I shall be here for some
months, and during my stay. / shall pay
d visit 10 Florida"
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-18
ELECTED MAYOR By ONE PLURALITY.
Worcester, Mass, Recount, Decided In
Favor OF Repabiican ns, 10 be Contested.

Worcester. Mass, Dec. 1.-THE Supreme
Court will be asked 10 decide who is en-
titled to be mayor of Worcester in 1871.
The recount OF the votes cast al the
municipal election for mayor. and on The
license question. which began Saturday.
was finished late tonight The regis
trars OF voters declared William a. Lyttie.
the Republican candidate. who was return
ed as elected last Tuesday with a plural
ity Of fOrty-one votes. to he the mayor
elect By plurality Of one vote.
The Democrats have protested six bal
lots which the registrars counted for the
Republican candidate. and they wiL carry
the case 10 the SupreEne Corrt
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-18
Formerly Lived in Washington.

Mrs. Nellie b. Van Slingerland, referred
to in the above dispatch, became quite
well known in Washington two years ago.
She lived for awhile at the Arlington HC-
tel, and then took a house on K street,
where she entertained handsomely. 1t
was at this time, it is said, that she gath
cred material for her novel, Love and
Politics" which has been suppressed Mr..
Pitkin was then in Washington.
Mrs. Van Slingerland was prominently
identified with the Holland Danes. occu-
pying position in rank second to that
OF the queen, Miss Dempsey. A number
OF prominent Washington people became
interested in the organization. and were
entertained by Mrs. Van Slingerland at
her h street house
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-18
NEW YORK REPUBLICAN CLUB.
senator Depew Declines Recollection n.
PresIdent-H. T.. Tremaine Named.

New York, Dec, H-There was a meet.
ing at the Republican Club tonight. 10
receive the report OF the nominating COM
mittee. which was appointed a month ago.
Chauncey II. Depew. who has been the
president OF the club for several years.
had declined 10 be a candidate for re-
election. and the committee reported In
favor OF Henry K. Trenaine for that Of
fee. The fun ticket reported By the com
mIttee Is as follows:
President, Henry f. Treamlne. first vice
president. Charles II. Denlson; second vice
president. Edward A. Newell; third vice
president. John 4. Dutton; recording sec
retary. Edwin A. Jones: corresponding
secretary. Fsebus II. Clark, and treasurer.
]. Edgar Leaycraft.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-18
REVOLT AGAINST TURKEY.
Gen. Osman Pasha Says ArmenIans and
Kurds Are About 70 Rise.

Paris, Dec. ls.-The Matin publishes a
dispatch from London, giving an inter-
view with Osman Pasha, a general of
the Ottoman army. who recently left
Turkey clandestinely. The Turkish Of
hcer. who is a relative of the late Osman
Pasha, the hero of Plevna." unfolded
plans Cor ridding Kurdistan and Armenia
OF the yoke OF Turkey.
Accompanied by his partisans. some OF
whom are in Europe. he will return TO
Kurdistan, where. according TO his state
ment. the population. already secretly
armed. only awaits his arrival 10 march
as one man against the oppressor.
He says that the Ottoman Empire will
be compelled TO engage in one of the
most formidable struggles in its history.
He expects 10 be able to put into the field
an army OF 10000 men. and is confident
OF reScuing the people from a state of
anarchy and social AFFECTION.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-18
GresnbrIsr Railroad opsn.a.

Special 70 TIE Wszhington Post.
Richmond. Va. Dec. H-The new Green
trier River branch Of the Chesapeake and
Ohio Hallway Is now a reality. The iirst
regular train over the new road left
RcHceyerte al 7'E5 O'clock ghls morning.
and ran 70 Warrington. The first regular
train left Warrington at ] o'clock this
afternoon. The connections With the
Chesapeake and Ohio main line are made
at RCnceVerte. The distance between
RonceyeFts and Warrington is Gz miles.
end opens up a country OF virgin forest
and mineral deposits.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-18
Painting. valued a $50. .ooe g.,.ss

New York, Dec. 1.-Two men were had
~ burned and several paintings, valued AZ
S9.eoo. we're destroyed by a fire al 1ls2
Broadway to-day. One OF the burned
paintings Is Crosses The Last Meeting -
which has been on exhibition there. n
was valued az $1,000. The men burned
are William Lawson and Henry Dogerty.
and It Is said the last named imperilsd
his lie In trying 70 save the Crosses
painting.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-18
MAYOR WOODWARD soRFEIIs OFFICE.
Chief MAGISTRATE Breaks His
Prsmiss To the Council.

Atlanta, Ga, Dec. l7.-Mayor James G.
Woodward. OF this city. has been arrested
and locked up in the police barracks to-
night on the charge Of being drunk
Some time ago. for the same cause, the
city council and board Of aldermen threat
ened Impeachment proceedings against
Mayor Woodward. but upon promises that
he would abstain from further intoxiea-
ton no action was taken.
The mayor rendered his resignation 20
the body, and IL was placed In the hands
OF Councilman Rawson, who holds IL on
condition that II the mayor becomes In
toxicated # shall be rendered for ACCEPT
ance. The resignation was submitted this
afternoon al a meeting OF that body, but
ASTON was postponed until Friday.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-18
Beers Throw a Column Across
the Orange River.
LONDON RUMOR OF BIG VICTORY
Large Force Of the Enemy said 20 Have
Been Surrounded and Cut TO Pieees-The
Disaster to BrabanT's uerse-De Vets
Escape to the North Accomplished By a
Desperate Rush Through the British
Lines, Led by the General Himself.

London. Dec. IA Cape Town dispatch
says: seven hundred Beers have crossed
the river from Orange River colony into
Cape Colony. near Aliwal North, and have
reached Kaapdaal."
Gen. Kitchener, in a dispatch received
by the war office. confirms the dispatch
from Aliwal North. Cape Colony, OF last
night announcing the capture by the Beers
OF a detachment of Brabants horse De-
cember u near ZastrOn, Orange River
colony, and says I07 men were made prls-
Oners on that occasion. Zastron Is a lew
miles north of AliWal North.
The report Of another severe battle, re-
suiting In British victory, Is current
here this evening. According to the story.
the fighting began at daybreak to-day
and lasted for several hours. The Beers,
who numbered from l 500 10 1000 men, were
surrounded at the Orange River and total
ly defeated, with very heavy losses in kill
ed and wounded. A number of Beers. IL IS
added were captured. Lord Kitchener's
dispatch fails TO mention the reported en-
gagement.
DE Wet Leads a Charge.
1t appears that De Vets force was
twice repulsed before it broke through
the British lines in the neighborhoOd of
Thabanehu. Ia the third attack De Wet
led in person. With a few determined
men he charged and broke the British
lines, the rest of the commando following.
He was forced, however, TO leave in the
hands OF the British a fifteen-pOunder
and fifteen wagons with ammunition and
stores.
COmmandant Haasbroek, with COM
mando and two guns, tried TO get through
Springkants Mex, but was driven back,
losing forty men.
Lord Kitchener has requested that the
New Zealand contingent may remain in
South Africa until the war Is over, and
the government of New Zealand has con
sented.
The colonial Office. In announcing that
Sir Alfred Milner succeeds Lord Roberts
as administrator of the conquered terri
tory in South Africa, says his taking up
his residence at Johannesburg on account
of his health must not be regarded as a
settlement of the capital question.
Ottawa, Ont. Dec. 17-It was announced
to-day that the Dominion government
will shortly send a commercial commits
sion to South Africa to make a report on
trade conditions, with the view of en-
deavOring TO secure some of the trade of
that country which Is now going TO the
United States At present Canada does
only about $4,000 business a year with
South Africa. while the United States
does trade of 500 900
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-18
smalivsx at AnB Arber Uuiyer.ltr.

Ann Arbor. Mich. Dec. H.-It was found
to-day that J. Ray Watkins. Of Manches-
ter. Mich Z Iatient in the university
hospital. has smallpox. Ninety-two othef
patients and all the NURSES and medical
students sere yaeoinated at once. and for
ten DAYS the hospital will be closed TO
incoming patients and visitors.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-18
British sreamer -tiII Hela b, olombian..

CelOu, Colombia. Dec. 1.-THE British
c.unboat Pheasant arrived al Panama
Saturday. The British steamer Tab0ga,
seized by the Colombian government some
tine ago. leaves to-day with another
armed Colombian expedition to quell a
disturbance al Chepo. The government
force Is expected 10 achieve an easy VIC
tory
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-18
Army Abandsa. Porl oatario.

OsWego. y. Y. Dec. H.-Orders were re-
celved here to-day directing the transfer
Of Company G, Fifteenth United .'ta;es
Infantry, stationed at Fort Ontario. 10
Platts5urg Barracks. The post here y TO
be abandoned and the contracts for The
new buildings are ordered cancelled. An
effort Will be made 10 retain the garrison
heEe
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-18
1O4.5si fr sIeKiaIey ia Hiehisnn.

Detroit, Mich. Dec. 1.-THE canvass Of
the election returns has been completed.
and shows that Mckinley received lOl. .ssi
plurality in the State. The POpulist can,
didate for President received Sc, the Pro-
hfbition candidate li.S9, Social Democrat
ZSzg. and the Socialist Labor 903 The
plurality OF Gov. Bliss was 1854
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-18
Pro.s,c,Ive aelr 10 I,aIian Threue.

Rome. Dec. 1.-THE Messagero asserts
that the King of Italy, Victor Emmanuel,
has Informed the premier. Signor Saracco,
that the Queen viii become q mother
about six months hence.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-18
Mxr. Ksaae nl.hsp Of pubaaas

Rome. Dec. i7.-At the secret conzistory
held to-day the Pope appointed number
Of bishops. including Mgr. Keane. former
ly rector OF the Catholic University Gt
Washington. to the Diocese OF Dubuque.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-18
Roland x e.d Rsporred sIsch Verse.

has been III for some t.fae a; 81. LUke's
Hospital. is worse. At the hospltll today
IL was said his condition ha1 become erit-
ical.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-18
Riddlng Paris Of Array Of CrimInai..

Paris. Dee 18-The work OF purifying
Paris. 10 which the police are giving spe-
clal attention In view OF the abnormal
criminal conditions following the close Of
the exposition, continues. and there have
been $50 new arrests.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-18
How Are Yssr ssrys.s

If they are weak and you feel nervous
and easily frustrated" can't sleep. and
rise ia the morning unrefssshed Your
blood Is poor. StronK nerves depend upon
rich, nourishlng blood. Hoods Sarsapa-
rilia makes the nerves strong BY enrich
ing and WALKING the blood IL gives
sweet. refreshing sleep and completely
cares nervous troubles. Begin taking Il
to-day.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-18
LAY PROMPTS CONCER
secretaryStill Confident Pow
ers Will Adopt His Plan.
BgITISH OBJECTION MERE FLIMSY

u.,.i,stsn Diplomats scarcely Able 90
r.ss,.fasd Why Negotiations shouid BE
n.,e,sa ;, a Miner Point such ne wa.
R.j.sd by -ir Edward satew-Germauy
sadie Be in Favor OF fieldins the Point
-Lsot frsm China 10 be seized.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-18
MADE BISHOP or DUBUQUE.
Mgr. keane Receives AppeinimeBt-For-
merIy II &c or of Catholic University.

Rome, Dec 17.-At the secret .eonsistory
held to-day the Pope appointed number
of bishops, including Mgr. Keane, former
ly rector of the Catholic University at
Washington, to the Diocese of Dubuque
The appointment OF Mgr. Keane to this
vacant see settles a matter which has
been the subject of numerous reports and
cenials during the past few weeks. The
new bishop OF Dubuque is extremely pOpu-
lar in Washington, where, while rector Of
the university, he made many friends fog
himself and that institution.
Arizona silver belt., 1900-03-29
Montagu Whites Work |.

Moutaau wn,tc e"nie 10 tbis corntfy to promote tue interests of the feder- ated Boer republics. While he repre- sents them, the delicacies oi diplomacy are such that he bears no credentials ,o the government ill Washington, but he is doing n vnst amount of work. Mr. White parents were Cape Colo nIsts, but he was horn in London. MT. White has .becn burgher of the Trans vaal for years and has represented the republic as consul general at London The war has materially decreased his income, but it has only increased hls ardor for the cause of the little peo- pIes. He believes absolutely Tn the justice of the Boer cause and de- tests in equal measure the diplomacy of Chamberlain, that has led to war. Agreeable, polished and highly edu- c:ated, he is as good representative ns the hard fighting Boers could have m this republic.-New York World.
Arizona silver belt., 1900-03-29
Advertised Letters.

List of letters remaining in the Globe postoffice Mar. 15, 1900'
Arizona silver belt., 1900-03-29

Altogether We have never seen n brighter prospect of democratic sue. cess along the line. The people have confidence in Mr. Bryan, whatever the zrepAblican editors may say, and his eAmpaign this year will be memorable ID our political annals for It's brilliancy and success The republicans will fight hard and with all sorts of weapons hut the democrats stand to win. The voters have opened thei, eyes. Atlan- is Constitution.