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The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-04-26
ENDORSE OPEN DOOR POLICY
LECTION OF NATIONAL MANUFA C.
 TURERS' ASSOCIATION.
Present Administration Heartily Con- graduated, Particularly Secretary Hay-The M alter of According Chinese Merchants Coming to This Country the Rights Assured Under Treaty.

Boston, April 25.-The National As sociation of Manufacturers thi: afternoon adopted the following i'm portant resolutions bearing on nation al matters:
 Resolved, That the National Asso' l citation of Manufacturers of the United States heartily congratulates the pres ent administration, and particularly Hon. John Hay, the secretary of state on the successful termination Of the brilliant and effective diplomatic ef- fort to establish the principles of the open door system of trade in China.
 Resolved, That we further believe that the advantages thus secured can best be maintained if our government will accord to Chinese merchants com ing to the United States the rights as- sured to them under the treaty of en- trance into this country without need less hindrance or delay.
 ItCSUlNSu, IldI SOpiSS oA eAiiS ASSS luton be sent to the president of the United States and Secretary of State Hay and the secretary of the treasury.
 Resolved that the National Associa- tion of Manufacturers earnestly petl- tions the president and congress to en- deavor as speedily as may be to have prepared and ratified reciprocal treaty between Canada and the United States which, by means of mutual concessions in duties will give to the American manufacturer an opportunity to hold and extend their trade in the Dominion of Canada under tariff conditions quite as favorable as those accorded to any other nation.
 Resolved that copies of this resolu- tion be sent to the president and mem bers of congress of the United States"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-04-26
NO OFFICIAL ACTION TAKEN
For Reduction of Fares to Cosey Beach An Extra Ride Thoyn In,

For n Reduction of Fares to Cosey Beach An Extra Ride Thown In.
 A report having gained currency that the fare from this city to Cosey Beach
 had been reduced to ten cents by the Fair Haven and Westville Railroad company, inquiry was made at the rail- road company's office last evening, where it was stated that no reduction of fares to Cosey Beach had been made and no action on the subject would be taken for some time The new time ta- ble would not be issued until the middle of May. The story originated from the fact that for the past few days passen- gers have been allowed to ride to the curve just this side of the Momauguin hotel for ten cents instead of stopping at Short Beach station. There being a good many owners of cottages at Cosey Beach who desire to look over their cot tages just now, the conductors were al- lowed to extend the run from Short Beach station to the curve near the Momauguin and charge only ten cents for the ride from this city to the point mentioned. The cars run once every forty eight minutes to Short Beach sta tion and Saltonstall lake, and this extra ride to near the Momauguin is thrown in for the ten cents. This began last Sunday. The summer time table is not due for several weeks yet and the com- pany has taken no action as to reduc- tion of fares to Cosey Beach and Mans fields Grove.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-04-26
Death of John Rod emryer.

Canaan, April 25.-John Rodemeyer, prominent in G. A. R. circles through out the state, died at his home here to- night, aged seventy-two years. He is survived by three sons, one being John Rodemeyer, jr, well known newspaper editorial writer, and five daughters. The deceased was a member of the Second Connecticut Heavy artillery, the famous Litchfield county regiment, with which he served from the breaking out until the close of the Rebellion. He had also served three years in the German army before coming to this country He was past commander of David s. Cowles post, G. A. R., of Canaan.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-04-26
TOUR DEN rERATE HOBOES.
Attempted to Break Into Fillmore
 Street House Tuesday Night.


 The police of the Grand avenue pre- cinct are endeavoring to find four tramps who last Tuesday evening terri fled Mrs. Frederick Hart by torying to break into her house at the corner of
 Fillmore and Peck streets. Mrs. Hart's husband is a fireman stationed at No. los engine house, and she was alone about 8 o'clock Tuesday evening when four tough-looking hoboes knocked at her door Thinking that it was her
 husband at the door, Mrs Hart opened
 it and saw the four tramps standing
 there They asked for some pepper and
 salt and a knife and fork. She told
 them that she had nothing for them and closed the door and locked it. They
 began to pound heavily on the door and shove against it with such force that it cracked and was about to give way, when Mrs. Hart screamed. This seem- ed to alarm the hoboes and they ran away, evidently fearing that the screams would alarm people in the vi-' cinity
 The matter was reported to the Grand avenue police and Tuesday night four tramps were arrested at Cedar Hill on suspicion that they were the ones want ed. Last night four more were arrested by Sergeant Hayes and Patrolman Clancy. Those arrested were Thomas J. Fox, John C. Whalen, John R. Dor sey, a colored man who claims to hail from Iowa, and Thomas E. Molloy, who says that he comes from Wilmington, Del.
 The police have learned that after leaving the Hart house Tuesday night the hoboes went to grocery store at the corner of Lombard and Poplar streets and begged loaf of bread and piece of ham.
 The residents of that section of the city are greatly bothered by tramps. The knights of the road steal rides to New Haven from surrounding places on freight trains and drop off at Cedar Hill, where dozens of them can be seen sometimes They seem to make the Cedar Hill yards their headquarters wken in New Haven, and while staying there waiting for chances to steal rides on freight trains they prey on the resi- dents of that part of the city begging and stealing.
 Those arrested last night said that New Haven was regarded by the mem- bers of their fraternity as bad town for them. They said that wherever they had met hoboes on the road they had been advised to steer clear of New Haven, and they wished that they had acted upon that advice. They said that box cars on every railroad in the coun try were marked with tramp signs which meant Look Out for New Ha- ven." Beware of Cedar Hill." and like warnings.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-04-26
SUICIDE VITH RAT POISON.
Body of George Green, n Colored Mnn Found in Slaughter House Woods.

The remains of George Green, color were found yesterday afternoon lying in what is known as the "Slaughterhouse Woods" near the corner of Goffe and Crescent streets, and the circumstances indicated that he had committed sui eide by poisoning. A man whose name is unknown to the police was passing through the little strip of woods yester- day afternoon shortly after o'clock and saw the body lying there. Think ing that the man was intoxicated, he stopped at the Dixwell avenue police sta tion on his way downtown and inform ed the police there that drunken man was lying in the woods. Detective Frey and Patrolman Keenan were sent out to investigate. They found the colored man, and on close examination ascer- tained that he was dead. By his side lay box of Rough on Rats" a bottle of oil of mustard and a bottle partly full of alcohol.
 Medical Examiner White was out of the city and Acting Medical Examiner Eliot was notified Dr. Eliot decided that the case was clearly one of suicide. No letters were found to indicate the cause of Greens act, but it was ascer- tained last night that he was very poor and that he had been Respondent for some time. The remains were removed to Beecher & Bennett's undertaking rooms. Green lived at Mo- Y Eaton street, where he boarded with Mrs. Jackson. He leaves a daughter, who is employed as a domestic at No. 145 Col lege street, and two sons, who are in New York.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-04-26
AMBASSADOR CHOATE SPEAKS.
The Cultivation of Universal Friend- ship With Great Britain.

London, April 25.-The diplomatic
 representatives of the United States, Germany, China Greece, aSerNia and the
 Netherlands were present this evening at the annual Easter banquet of the lord mayor of London The Duke of Cambridge and the Australian federa- ton delegates were also of the compa- ny. The chief feature of the function was the warm reception given Joseph H. Choate, who responded to the toast "The Ambassadors. He was greeted with vociferous applause and his speech. although chiefly in humorous vein; was punctuated with few serious re- marks that turned the tide of laughter into hearty cheering. q consider" he said, speaking on behalf of my brother ambassadors, that it is our highest duty and greatest pleasure to cultivate the friendly relations of our several countries with Great Britain so as to avoid the possibility of a resort to war"
 MT. Choate humorously declared that hospitality was the besetting sin of Great Britain and Ireland, "so much so C1dC LHe amDdSSduUIS are lHCllIleu lU fear that they may become Englishmen through the very warmth of their well come" Laughter) He concluded with an impassioned description of the suf- ferings of the Indian famine victims. "I am delighted to read" he declared, that New York has responded to the appeal for help" This reference to Americans brought out burst of cheers. He went on to speak of the contributions made by Berlin and other capitals to the famine fund, adding: 'I will not indulge in any loud professions of good will tonight. Actions speak louder than words; and actions like these (referring to the Indian famine contributions) show the feelings of the nations towards England. I hope that all tke countries represented here in peace will continue so, and I hope that all the world may become so united by the efforts of those present as to do away with the possibility of conflict"
 The correspondent of the Associated Press learns that there is no founda- tion whatever for the rumor that MT. Choate will succeed MT. Hay as secre- tary of state.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-04-26
LONDON REVIEW OF SITUATION.
Cutting Off Of the BOers All Depends on
 General French,

London April 25.-5 a. mt is now apparent that the chances of Lord Roberts catching the retreating Boers in a net are very slender The Boers have everywhere retired at the first pressure of the British advance, and the hope that General Bundle would be able to induce them to remain at De Vets Dorp until they had been forced to fight or surrender has been disap- pointed No attempt was made to pur- sue the commanders retiring from We- pener. Everything now depends on the progress of General French's cavalry brigades, but they are entering very difficult hilly and practically unknown country.
 The cavalry have already executed a long march over heavy and sandy roads and nothing is known in regard to the condition of the horses. In any case it is now a race between the Fed erals and the forces of General French and General Hamilton. The Slowness of the recent movements of the British infantry and previous experience of the ability of the Boers to move rapidly with guns and baggage over their own country, lead to belief that Lord Rob-
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-04-26
BOER REPORT OF FIGHTING.
Operations Around De Vets Dorp--
 Lieut.. Losberg Killed.

De Vets Dorp Orange Free State, Saturday, April 21. - General Dewits scouts announced Thursday evening that General Kelly Kenney's and Gen. eral Bundles columns were advancing on De Vets Dorp. He ordered "up saddle" and moved with the Picks burg command and Generals Cronje, Olivier and Vessels to intercept their march This was successful Friday morning. The British occupied the grassy hills at Taljard's Farm and Dewitt those immediately southwest of De Vets Dorp, facing the British. Cronje delayed occupying an important hill which the British took at noon. At 9 o'clock yesterday rifle firing com menced briskly. The British had made trenches and had thrown up chances. At il o'clock the Free States cannon and Maxim Alns opened fire and the former constantly dropped shells into the British camp. Darkness stopped the fighting until Ii, when the Bethlehem men on the extreme right heard some British in their immediate vicinity and opened fire The com mandant stepped out into the darkness and discovered wounded man and fif- teen British, who declared they had lost their way while searching for water. At daybreak thirteen more British strayed into camp.
 In the morning the British started an outflanking movement sending a large body of horse to the hills south of De Vets Dorp. General Dewitt imme- diately despatched General Wessless with three cannon to head off the Brit ish and the latter, having no cannon, were forced to return to camp. At the main position a constant cannonade was maintained, but there was little rifle fire.
 The British camp was observed at sunset to be hastily packing up and was subsequently removed behind the hills, the troops in the schanzes firing volley after volley to detract attention from theil camp, which was seriously damaged by the Free State shells The prisoners declared the British number ed 25,000.
 LleuteHdHl LoSpSIS, ol the artillery, was shot through the head leg and arms, but continued at the guns and Field Cornet Englebrecht was killed while standing up and giving orders. The loss during the two days was three killed and twelve wounded. The Brit ish loss is unknown, but where their right flank was driven back to-day, a number of dead were left on the field. Gen. Kelly Kenney's left was beaten back yesterday, and his right to-day, it is expected that he will wait for re- inducements.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-04-26
A Warning to Brynn.

Wichita, Kansas. April 25.-Allen o. Meyers of Ohio early this morning, re- spending to a toast at the banquet of the Sunfower league. following William Jennings Bryan, created mild sensa- ton. Turing toward MT. Bryan, the speaker exclaimed: You may be elect ed, sir, by million majority, but they will not permit you to take the presi- dential chair. Look at the fate of Will liam Goebel. Men whose pastime Is bribery find in murder an amusement. Ohio was bought up in 1896, the country was bought, it will be bought again in 1900, and Mark Hanna's reward for 1t is a seat in the United States senate. The masses of the country will continue to permit the encroachments of the classes until finally too late for a restoration of rights by the ballot. Then the sword and gun, violence, revolution, a new order of things"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-04-26
SWEDISH LUTHERAN CONFERENCE
Assembling of Pastors and Lay Dele-
 gates at New Britain.

New Britain, Conn.,, April 25.--The annual meeting of the New York con- ference of Swedish Luthern churches opened here tonight and will continue over Sunday. There are seventy-nine churches in the conference, and the pastors of the greater part of them will be in attendance as well as num- Der of lay delegates. To-night's meet ing was but preliminary one as the work proper of the conference will not begin until to-morrow. About twen- ty pastors were in attendance tonight. The present officers of the conference are Rev. l.. P. Ahlquist of Portland, president; Rev. Andrew Oleson of anchester, N. H., vice president; Rev. w. B. Andrews, South Manchester, Conn.,, treasurer; Rev. K. K. Broberg, secretary; Rev. K. N. Ramenius, Pon- tiac, R. l., statistician
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-04-26
PRIMA RIES IN NEW LONDON.
Brandagee Carries sEverything-Milfo
 Strong for Frssenden.


 New London, April 25.-As the result of the republican primaries held in the five wards here tonight Frank Branda- gee is assured of the unanimous SUD- port of the Ninth senatorial district as a state central committeeman. Pre- vious to tonight the other three towns in the district had elected delegates fa- vorabe to his candidacy. At to-night's primaries some unusual features devel- opened. G. Curtis Morgan, who repre- sents the Fyler-McLean element, has been waging strong fight and in his home ward, the Third, it eliminated in two caucuses being held. He was chosen chairman of one of the caucuses and the delegates for the town conven- tion were elected by exclamation. This is said to be illegal, however. The sec- ond caucus organized in another part of the room at the same time with Post master Mckinley as chairman and the regular procedure of electing by ballot was carried out. In each of three wards there was only one Morgan ballot cast while in the Fifth ward there were about thirty-five Morgan ballots to sev- enty-five for Brandagee delegates. All the ward caucuses were well attended and the attendance was notably large in Ward One, the home of MT. Rranda- gee.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-04-26
Killed tu East Hartford.

Hartford, April 25.-Thomas Fay, aged sixty years, was the victim of a fatal accident shortly after o'clock this afternoon. He was walking near the East Hartford bridge, when he made d misstep and fell from the sidewalk un- der the wheels of heavily loaded Wag- on and had his ribs crushed in. He lived about ten minutes, but never re- gained consciousness. ,He is survived by widow and two sons, one residing in this city and the other being employ ed as coachman for William R. Hearst of New York.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-04-26
FINAL DECREE FILED.
The Judgment of $34,493.s3 for mrs.
 Harriet H. Wales.

Hartford, Conn.,, April 25.-A final de- cree, in conformity with a mandate of the United States court of appeals, was filed to-day by Judge Townsend in the case of Harriet H. Wales against the Waterbury Manufacturing company i'll a suit alleging the infringement of a patent buckle clasp. The decree awards the complainant $34 4493.SS, to be recov- cred from the defendant, being the find- ing of E. F. Marvin, master in chan cery. The original claim demanded $29,627, which increased by added in- terest and costs brings the total up to the amount named jn the final decree filed to-day.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-04-26
IRISH-AMERICAN BRIGADE.
Ambulance Men Under Arms-G ivo n
 College Cheer.

London, April 2S-The Daily Mail has the following from Lourenzo Marquez dated Wednesday, April 25
 "A daring attempt to destroy the bridge at Komati Poort Sunday night was frustrated by Kaffirs, who gave the alarm and frightened off the Boers. The Boers have lined all the hills in the vicinity with rifiemen, fearing an attack by British troops advancing by some mysterious route
 "The Irish-American brigade, chiefly so-called Ambulance men left Pretoria Sunday under Colonel Blake after being addressed by President Kruger, to which the men responded with an American college cheer. The Boers as- sert that Lord Roberts is waiting for 10000 horses. No serious fighting is ex- pected until the end of May"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-04-26
TURQUOISE SYNDICATE.
Organized in New Jersey-Ncw Haven-
 CTS I'm the Directory,

New York, April 25.-The North aims to control the turquoise industry in the United States, was organized to- day in Jersey City with $1,000. 900 capi- tai. The directors include William T. Thornton, ex-governor of New Mexico; L. Bradford Prince, ex-chief justice of New Mexico General George H. Ford of New Haven, Robert B. Morehead and A. McGregor Leffingwell of New Haven. MT. Leffingwell is president of the com pany.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-04-26
WIPING OUT THE FlLIplNOS
GEN. BELLS OPERATIONS RESULT
 IN BRISK FIGHTING.

Eighty Rebels Killed i'm One Fight Majority Armed With BoIos-Those That Had Rifles Could Not Shoot
 straight-Thirty BoIomen Cornered in a River and KllIcd-Otis Coming
 Home Early in May.
 Manila April 25, 6:2O D. m.-Officers who have arrived here from Neueva Carceres, province of South Camarines, bring details of a fight April 16, in which eighty Filipinos were killed. The American outposts reported 300 natives assembled three miles from the town and General Bell sent three attachments of the Forty-fifth regiment with two Maxims, who nearly surrounded the Filipinos, the majority of whom were armed with bolos and wore carabao hide helmets, coats and shields. The Fili- pinos were quickly put to flight, leaving the field strewn with armor.
 Their rifemen were unable to shoot straight, and the bolomen never got near enough to the Americans to do any execution Therefore none of the Americans were wounded. Lieutenant Balch, with twenty cavalrymen from the Thirty-seventh regiment, cornered thirty bolomen in a river and shot every one, the bodies floating away. One sol- dier had his head struck off with q bolo.
 General Bells two regiments have had several engagements lately with the insurgents and during the past week have killed 125 of them. General Bell has issued proclamation declaring that he will retaliate relentlessly unless the guerilla warfare ceases and that he will burn all the town which harbor guer- illas.
 In a fight at Sorgogon, Albay prov ince, on April 16, three companies of the Forty-seventlr infantry, Captain Gordon commanding, routed a large force of insurgents, mostly bolomen. killing fifty-three.
 The plans of General Otis have not been announced, but it is understood he intends sailing on the Meade or the Grant early in May. Ale will be accom- panied by his staff and will probably visit Hong Kong and other ports.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-04-26
HANNA MEN WIN IN OHIO
DEEEGA GATES-AT- L1RGE TO NATION
 CONVENTION CHOSEN.
All Personal Friends of Mckinley Hanna Declined to be Delegate Pennsylvania Republicans Endorse the Adm ministratIoD, Instruct Dele-
 gates for Mckinley and Pledge sup-
 port to Qnay-Kentucky POpulists
Endorse Bryan.

Columbus, O., April 25.-The repub- lican convention here to-day was of national importance. The delegates and lternates-at-large are close per sonal as we'll as political friends of the president and the platform is just as it came from Washington with the addition of the antitrust resolution and the omission of the Porto Rican reso- tuition. The so-called Hama slate on delegates and alternates- at-large and the state ticket went through without any break. Senator Hanna declined to be a delegate. Messrs. For aker, Nash, Grosvenor, and Dick, were the delegates-at-large chosen.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-04-26
PopuIists En d q rse Bryan.

Louisville, Ky, April 25.-The popu- list convention of the state was held here to-day. Fourteen delegates to the national convention at Sioux Falls were selected and resolutions were adopted re-affirming the declarations of the national convention at St. Louis in 1896 denouncing trusts, favoring an in come tax and endorsing Bryan.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-04-26
SPION KOP DISPATCH ES.
Thcir;Publtcation Does Not Necessitnte
 Buffers Recall.

London, April 25.-Speaking in London this evening, the president of the board of trade, Charles Thomson Ritchie, said Spion Kop dispatches were published without the consent of Lord Roberts. He declared also that their publication did not necessitate recall of Sir Red- vers Butler
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-04-26
TUBERoULos1s CONGRESS OPENS.
King nnd Queen of Italy nnd the Min-
 tstry Present.

Naples, April 25.-The International Tuberculosis congress was opened at the San Carlo theater to-day in the presence of the king and queen of Italy, the Prince and Princess of Naples, the Duke of Genoa, the premier, General Pelloux, and the minister of public in- struction, pr. Baccelli. The latter de- livered the inauguration speech and a delegate from each country represented at the congress followed. All the dip- lomats, including the United States ambassador, w. F. Draper, attended the session.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-04-26
Northampton Man Killed.

Northampton Mass, April ,25.-Fred c. Crosby, superintendent of the Northampton and Amherst Street railway, was run over by heavy ve- hicle and fatally injured this afternoon. He was thirty years of age, son of E. c. Crosby of Brattleboro, Va, and was married two weeks ago.