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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-06-05

that battalion. Tor II IL on record that
President Brigham Young, on che day
when the call Of the government was
presented to the Saints by Captain AL
len at Council Bluffs. told them not to
regard that roquisltlon IN the same
light az the expressions they had suf-
fered In Missouri and Illinois. There
was no understanding that mot one Of
them would be called upon 20 FIRE a gun
on the whole journey they were about
to make, except they fred II al jack
rabbit or q buffalo to get fresh food
for themselves" The enlistment was
made OF those who would accept the
service 90 serve their country for twelve
months IN our present war with Mex
lco" They were TO be IAN healthy
able-bodled men OF from eighteen TO
forty-fve years Of age" They were to
unite with the army OF the West at
Santa Fe,"
The Incidents Of that terrible journey
across an unlnhabited country are given
in Daniel Tylers story Of the unparal-
leled march. with It's prlvaiiohs and
sufferlngs which we have not space to
relate. It Is true that President Brig
ham Young promised them that they
should not have to FIRE a gun ia the
shedding Of human blood, but this was
a prediction by their Prophet ana not
promise held out 20 them by any officer
Of the army OF OF the government
There Is no need to mlsrepresent any
Of the facts relating to that episode In
national history. II must be evident to
every person in his senses, that the aid
asked OF the national authorities was
not a request TO take away from the al
most helpless body Of the Saints, near
ly all their able bodied men and send
them 70 a point Ear distant from their
own destination. II must also be clear
that when, In response to the counsel OF
their great leader. they cheerfully gave
up those whom they needed for their
own protection, they manifested In the
highest degree that patriotism and 10y
atty which their religion inculcated.
Also that any attempt 10 bellttle their
devotion and cast a slur on their self
sacrifice, is worthy only Of the consum-
mate slanderer and the most persistent
retailer Of anti-"Mormon" bitterness.
The fact remains that the Mormon
Battalion performed all that was re-
qulred In its enlistment. and that the
episode forms one Of the brightest pages
In the history Of the war Of the United
states with Mexlco
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-06-05

illusions. Even the earthly head Of
the Church. though clothed with the
mantle OF right TO decide, must have
the spirit Of revelation or he would
not be adequate TO the task
Rev Newton Is correct In saying the
world needs divine authority and In
spiration. We add. the Lord. IN His ln-
finite mercy. has foreseen this need
and established that authority II has
been given again to man, just as In the
days Of Moses. Ezra. John the Baptist.
and the Son Of God Himself For the
Father and the Son have spoken In this
dlspensation They have given 10 man
the authority TO act In the name Of the
Deity. They have again stretched out
their arm In power to bring salvation
TO the human race-salyation temporal
and eternal II it Is offered IN the sys-
tenn commonly called "Mormonlsm,'
let no one take offense, for was not,
before this. salvation proclaimed
through the Cross? Was It not offered
IN a system which appeared offensive TO
Jewish theologlans. ana foolishness to
pagan philosophers II "Mormonism'
offers from God that which mankind
need. let 1t be accepted In humility and
with songs OF everlasting Joy
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-06-05

plre but this country cannot be In.
different to the conditions on which the
trade is going TO be open 20 the rest Of
the world. And now is the time TO see
to It, that the rights secured by treaties
with China, are not sacrificed.
The Chinese government seems 10 be
possessed by spirit similar TO that
which actuated the Beers TO defy
Great Britain. II that spirit is not
suppressed, It win hurry the country
on 70 destruction.
Events Of a stirring nature are TAX.
Ing place IN what Is generally called
the FAR east" and II would be a mis-
take to suppose that this country has
no more interest than a spectator, in
what is transplriug In Asia.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-06-05
Boston Transcript.

The Chinese Boxers" who are the
armed militant element Of the reaction
airy party In China, are doing their Ut
most, unwlttingly, to force the hands OF
foreign powers TO intervene, and one OF
these does not need any forcing. Moth
ing would please Russia more than 70
De forced" TO play her old role Of the
power that VIII intervene by force 10
protect Christian missions against Pa
cans" She has the men al hand at
Port Arthur and she undoubtedly has
the disposition Once In Peklns as the
intervening power. Russia will get out
OF It only on compulsion. Peking Is 10
her now what Constantinople once was.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-06-05
AMERICA INTERESTED.

II Is noted with great satisfaction
that II any Of the European powers
had any intention 90 secure permanent
Judgment In Pekin. on account OF the
"Boxer" disturbances. the plan was
thwarted by the United states minis
ter. who succeeded in giving an IN
tornational turn 10 the affair
II is sometimes said that the United
States has no trained diplomats, but
as a rule. the Representatives OF TINS
country whenever they figure in the
councils OF nations. come out with hon
ors diving. The international peace
conference furnished a recent example
o American influence in the affairs Of
nations.
This Is but natural For although
there may be no special course Of train
ing laid out FOR those in this country
who aspire to a diplomatic career, yet
the entire national life. with it's cleo
tions. and political maneuyers, is such
a school. Everyone who has taken an
Intelligent part for years IN pubic
life IN this country is really a better
diplomat than many European digni-
iarles who are more acquainted with
intrlgues than with international laws
and treaties
American diplomacy Of the highest
class VIII. apparently be needed IN
China for some time to come. Our In
forests there are great. II Is Import
ant that this country should have a
voice in the matter Of the division OF
spheres OF influences in that country
lnasmueh as Il cannot remain indiffer-
emit as 10 who Is going 10 be is neigh
bors there nor 70 the conditions on
which that neiehborhood is 10 be es-
tebllshed. We may not feel called upon
to take any part OF the Chinese EN-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-06-05

Sending small bodies OF American
marines 10 Picking involves the risk
that the Chinese may turn upon them.
In that event the marines would GER
tanly be IN a desperate situation, Tor
aid could not reach them IN time 10 res
cue them from their enemies. Yet such
IS the contempt IN which Cinnamon are
held that this danger Of catastrophe Is
hardly thought Of. The condition OF the
Chinese nation is eloquently told In this
sending Of marines 10 Picking. other ma
lions have submitted 20 the ignomlny
OF foreign soldiers being posted In their
capital but never without a strong
show Of resistance.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-06-05
San Franclsco Chronicle.

The Boxer uprising in China appears
10 be growing more acute, and II would
seem that the movement Is approach
ing the magnitude Of a rebellion. The
term Boxers" Is applied 20 the dlsat-
fected Chinese Tor the reason That the
troubles began with societies organized
for athletic purposes, but which, as Is
often the case with associations FORMED
ln despotlc countries. very soon became
engaged IN politics. The uprising is con-
fined 10 the northern provinces ana ap-
parentlv centers In the vicinity Of Pek-
Ing. The object, 80 far rs rs known
here. Is 20 drive out or murder the for
eign devils" The Chinese government
appears 10 be endeavorlng to fulhll IT'S
treaty obligations by protecting au ior-
eigners so far as It Is able, but the I'M
perial government has little real power
and there is no doubt that the Boxers
fully believe that the real sympathies
OF the empress are With them
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-06-05
RECENT PUBLICATIONS,

Every American home will be visited
during the month OF June by an enum-
orator sent ont by Uncle sam to collect
facts for the next census. The way IN
which this process win be carried on Is
described IN the current Issue Of Col
lers Weekly The article was prepared
by w. r. Merriam, former governor OF
Minnesota, who was appointed q year
ago as the director OF the twelfth cen
sus-New York.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-06-05
THE CHINESE Rebellion.
Chicago Record.


Possibly In the face Of determined
action, the Boxers" will disperse until
a more favorable opportunity presents
itself But in any event there appears
10 be but one course for the civillzed
nations IN the present emergency. kV-
cry power which has citizens or sub
jects I'm China has a clear legal right
and a moral obligation TO defend their
lives There is still a chance, or course
that this may be accomplished by
mere showing Of force, but II not, China
cannot expect the civilized powers 70
recede from their position until u e
definitely assured that the Boxer
movement has been etfectually sup
pressed.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-06-05
Cleveland Plain Dealer.

II the powers make It clear to the em-
press dowager that outrages must stop
and the Boxers be suppressed It Is
possible that this remarkable woman
may yet have sufficient influence 20
prevent armed interference by putting
down the rebellion. II. however, she
proves powerless or blind TO conse-
quences and the rising IL not put down
at once Il Is not easy TO see how the
combined powers can refrain from ac-
tton
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-06-05
omaha world-Hrald.

The murder OF missionaries. the be-
sleging Of railroad engineers, anords
the opportunity 10 enter the DOMAIN OF
the Celestial empire which, II Is 70 pc
feared. Is too welcome 70 some OF tne
nations concerned. II may be the hour
OF doom Tor China. IL Is the hour Of
great peril for Europe. for every soldier
OF every nation who earriss ride into
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-06-05
Chinese territory Is carrying a lighted
torch into a powder magazine.
Shcar,o Record.

The news from Picking for several
months has indicated the probability
Of such attacks upon foreigners In
China as will necessitate the retire
ment OF all Caucasian residents from
the fiowery kingdom or the malnten-
ance Of a strong body OF European ana
American troops at the capital. II the
spread of the so-called Boxer move
ment continues, and the hostility Of the
existing government TO foreigners Is not
checked by the use Of force, the mis-
slonaries in interior towns may be muir
dered any day. and even the foreign
diplomats and their families In Peklng
may not be secure,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-06-05

A Chinese Christian, IN speaking OF
Paurs saying, Let your women keep
silence In the churches" takes issue
with sectarian preachers as to what
Paul meant The Mongolian says: He
meant that women should keep quiet
In church, not talking among them
selves and disturbing the meeting" Ger
tainly II Paul were in a modern church
he would not object to that application
Of the remark
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-06-05

The Provo Daily Enquirer commenced
its nineteenth volume on Monday with
a change Of form and heading II is
now an eight page paper and announces
other Improvements as patronage war
rants. The enlargement, IL states is
made necessary by the number Of adj
vertisements requiring preferred posi-
lions. We wish our Provo contempo-
rary increased support, success and
usefulness.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-06-05

The experience Of those Tennessee
thieves who attacked Colorado sheep
men Is warning 10 their kind TO leave
herders alone. The sheepmen were de-
cidodly lion-like when they got to work
on the robbers.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-06-05

Pretoria Is occupied by the British.
VIII Lord Roberts try now to run down
the scattered Boer army, or let It wear
itself out against military occupatlo Of
the cities?
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-06-05

Mondays attempt 10 check Lord
Roberts advance on Pretoria seemed to
be a weak effort. But what else could
be expected Of so small a force as that
available to the Beers?
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-06-05

Instead Of coming home from South
Africa, Il looks as though the British
army viii be headed next for China and
British India. Russia is there, too,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-06-05

The breakup Of China seems 10 be at
hand, with no prospect OF delay. The
empress dowager has given orders TO
the Chinese foreign Office TO face all
Europe rather than TO interfere with
the Boxer movement against foreigners.
and the further landing OF European
troops Is to be opposed This means
that the European powers, In defense
Of their citizens in China, must crush
the government that upholds the Boxer
policy. As China cannot face one OF the
great powers. much less ALL the result
Is not hard to tell. so far as the Chinese
government is concerned But another
interesting question is somewhat Of a
puzzle; How VIII the nations that d.
vide China settle among themselves?
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-06-05

The Americans came into possession
Of Cuba Jan. /. 1899. less than a year
and a half ago. In that time the whole
island has been placed in order, and on
June 10 an election WIN be held, pre-
llmlnary 20 turning the island over TO
the Cubans. Il looks now as though by
the close Of the second year Of Amer
lean occupation. II will be possible to
transfer 10 the islanders an Independent
well-ordered government. This Is really
a great accomplishment IN the time
stated. During the period Of American
control in cuba. there has been one not
able case OF dishonesty in officials, that
connected with the Nicely expose, and II
the present vigorous prosecution be
followed, as It probably win be, the
prospect Is that about the same time
the Cubans enter into the full exercise
Of their rights as freemen, the embez-
zlers will pass behind jail doors TO pay
the penalty Of their wrongdolng'
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-06-05

Britain Is Wild with joy today Her
armies have beaten the Beers, and her
troops are IN the Transvaal capital.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-08-09
The Biters Bit

"See that party with the jag sitting
In the corner of the carr" said a con-
ductor who was riding to the car barns
In Zoo and Eden park car to the con-
ductor in charge of the car.
"Yep. He's got a heavy bundle" was
the answer.
"Well, take this counterfeit half dol
lar with you when you collect his fare
A passenger passed it ON me a month
ago. If he gives you a dollar, you can
shove it on him."
The conductor of the car took the
lead half dollar, entered the car, and
the man with the jag held out a silver
dollar and received the counterfeit half
and 40 cents in change.
''Worked like CHARM" said the con-
ductor as he reached the platform.
Here he comes now. He wants to
get Off"
The drunken man wabbled to the
door and unsteadily descended from
the car.
"Now Wen split up" remarked the
conductor of the car as he drew the
dollar from his pocket. And as both
of the conductors gazed at the silver
dollar they gasped in unison: "We're
up ag'in it! It's counterfeit dollar
Cincinnati Enquirer.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-08-09
A Son of n Sea Cook.

The information concerning the ex-
preston "a son of a sea cook" says
the Philadelphia Times, has not been
found in any reference dictionary. 1t
comes from prominent citizen, man
Of affairs and a man of intelligence.
In 1862 he was for a period the cam
paign companion of Leonard SWEET,
who at that time was a candidate for
congress in Illinois. Mr.. SWEET was
the bosom friend of Abraham Lincoln
his alter ego. In 1888 he was the adj
vocate in Chicago of the presidential
aspirations of Walter Q. Gresham.
At the time referred to Mr.. SWEET
had an engagement to address voters
In Fremont and Pekin, in Tazewell
county, and by the informant referred
to was driven from Fremont to Pekin
SWEET had few equals as a conversa-
tionalist, and the talk was brisk and
naturally never to be forgotten by the
man who had proffered his services as
a driver
The latter, speaking of well known
lawyer of Pekin, remarked, He is a
son of a sea cook" Mr.. SWEET turned
abruptly about and said: THAT express
sion is not correct. You mean the son
Of a sekawk, which is a perversion Of
the Indian name segonk, which means
a skunk and is usually pronounced Sc
hawk. Few people ever use the term
correctly or comprehend it's meaning"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-08-09
One Old Horse Guards Another.

Two beautiful chestnut horses, Jack
and Sam, were among my early friends.
They were clean built, high stepping
trotters of a speed which might have
distinguished them on the track, but
they led happier life, being favorite
carriage horses in a region of beauti-
full country roads or sometimes, under
the saddle. threading lovely forest
paths.
Rarely used in single harness, they
had been as rarely separated, and
when in their old age Sam became
blind it was a touching thing to see
Jacks constant watchfulness over him.
Their pasturage was in fields broken
by rocky lodges and where more than
one steep ravine suddenly descended
from the smooth sward. Jack never
left his friend. Constantly beside him,
If Sam went too near a perilous edge,
the stream, rock or fence, he would
go between him and the danger, push
ing him aside or, If that could not be
done, he would take him by the name
and gently lead him to place of safe
ty. No allurements in Jumps Of sugar.
apples or the salt basket ever drew
Jack from his dependent friend.-Our
Animal Friends.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-08-09
The Head Walters Tips.

One Of the most expensive restau-
rants in New York is conducted, so far
as its observing patrons can tell, on a
unique system of tips. The head wait
er of the room devoted to the use of
the men guests makes it point to be-
come acquainted with them, find out
their names and becomes genial in the
half respectful, half presuming way
that so frequently passes for good ma
ture among employees Of the kind in
this country. Naturally he receives
liberal fees from his clientele, which is
made up of rich men able to pay high
prices for the extra service they re-
ceive.
When there is no financial response
of this kind to the walters advances,
his cordially diminishes. The walters
under him do, with unusual willing
ness, the head walters bidding. They
are evidently Indifferent as to their
own success in the matter of fees. 1t
Is only the good will of the head waiter
that appears to be the goal of all their
efforts.
Such unselfishness astonisheS regular
patrons of the restaurant, and one in
particular undertook to discover the
reason of this attitude of the walters
toward their chief. He learned after
awhile that the tips the head waiter
received were large enough to enable
him to give the walters a part Of his
earnings for attending with particular
care to his patrons, who, as rule, con-
fine their contributions to the head
waiter. The guests who fail to take
advantage of the head walters over
lures to friendliness are not likely to
fare well in that restaurant, where the
walters, certain of fee from the man
over them, are Indifferent to the guests
not included among the list of his pa
trons.-New York Sun.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-08-09
Not to BE Discouraged.

polite society" is often at its wits
end to devise means of getting rid of
people who are not wanted as callers
or visitors, but who will not take a
hint, for polite society cannot say in
so many words, II do not want you to
come again" A French paper repeats
this dialogue between two ladies:
"And so you still receive that dread
full Nine. Comeagain"
Impossible to get her to take hint!
Do you know, the last time she called
/ never offered her chair!
"And what was the result?
RESULT Why, the next time she
came she brought a folding camp
stoolp'
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-08-09

HEADQUARTERS REP. STATE CENTRAL
COMMITTEE, Dies MONIES, Aug. 6.-To
the voters of the state of Iowa: The
Republican party has selected its ticket
In both the state and nation, and the
campaign of 1900 has begun. 1t now
remains with the people of Iowa to ex-
press their approval or disapproval, of
the results of four years of Republican
rule following upon Democratic ad-
ministration, during which times were
more severe than at any other period in
our history. AS was we'll said by Mr..
Roach, the temporary chairman of the
Republican state convention, "the out
come of the campaign of 1900 will either
be the destruction of Organism or the
destruction of prosperity. Prosperity
and Bryanlstlc rule cannot exist at the
same time"
The Republican convention of Aug. l
did its duty well, and offers to the vot-
ers OF the state of Iowa a ticket above
reproach, and one which merits the
support OF every voter. AS a declara-
ton of principles, the convention en-
dorsed the platform adopted by the ma
tlonal Republican convention at Phila-
delphla, and invited to its support all
people who desire that the unriyaled
prosperity which we are enjoying shall
be continued. The Republican state
central committee can do no less than
heartily endorse and emphasize this in
vitation. No one will deny the exist
ance of prosperous times, and it cannot
be denied that such times are the re-
suit OF the principles of the Republican
party carried into effect in the admins
tration Of William Mckinley. These
being the facts, the committee desires
to urge upon the people of Iowa the
necessity of doing their part towards a
magnificent victory this fall.
In view, however, of the natural
tendency of prosperous people to forget
that eternal vigilance is the price OF
continued prosperity, the committee de.
sires to urge upon the Republicans OF
Iowa the necessity of work. We should
not be satisfied alone with Republican
victory in Iowa, but in order that the
defeat OF the Bryanistic party shall be
thorough and complete, Iowa must give
a larger majority for President McKin.
ley than ever before. The Republican.
have tho votes and each Republican
should see to it that every vote for tn,
Republican ticket and prosperity il
polled.
We viii be met during the campaign
upon which we are entering with tn,
claim on the part of the Bryanites, tina
the money question is suspended is
sue" BY this, they mean to make u
believe that while they might have tn
disposition to enact free silver into tn
laws Of the land, yet the existence of
Republican senate would prevent thi
contamination. 1t should be remem
bored that while the FORMULATION of tn
entire platform at Kadsas City. witt