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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-15
GREAT CYCLE RaCEs.
FOURTEEN MEN GRINDING FOR
FAME AND MONEY.
(By Telegraph to Virginian- Pilot.)

By Telegraph to Virginian- Plot.)
New York, Dec. 1.-THE fourteen
weary siX-day grinders, cycling for
fame and money, kept grinding out
mile after mile during the day and
evening, at the rate Of about eighteen
miles an hour, and at II o'clock to-
night the leaders had covered 2,26i
miles and seven laps, with the third
team just one lap behind.
All the contestants in the big race
are reported 10 be in such shape as
will insure their continuing to the fin
ish at 10 o'clock tomorrow night.
Madison Square Garden was taxed
to its utmost capacity tonight, the au-
dience rising in their seats and cheer
ing madiy when one of the riders made
an effort to gain over his fellow riders.
The feature of the days riding was
the performance of Kaser the seeming
tireless partner of Ryser, who, at )
o'clock this morning, by marvellous
burst of speed, stole u clean lap on the
racers. and repeated the performance
shortly after . o'clock this afternoon,
this time. however, having to circle
the track over twenty times. or two
miles. before he caught up with the
bunch.
During the evening Major Taylor
established a new indoor worlds rec
ord for one-quarter miles. unpaced.
making the distance in % As seconds.
Bobby Walthour, the Southern cham
pion. and Allie Mclean, an old six-day
racer. We're the contestants in n five
mile pursuit race which was won by
Walthour after covering three laps and
twenty yards.
Jimmy Michael rode FIVE miles, paced
by motor machine. in OH 2-5.
At the end of the fifth day the six
dayriders We're fifty-two miles behind
the record made by Waller and Miller
last year.
Scores at 1 o'clock: Pierce and Nc
Eachern. 2.2Sl.3 Fixes and MacFar-
land. 2.2S1.3; Simar and Gougoltz,
2.2S1.2: Kaiser and Ryser. 2,2s0.9; Frede-
rick and Fisher. 2.2S0.7; Waller and
Stnson, 2.279.4; Babcocll and Aronson,
l.5Q6.1;, TurviIie and Gimm. 1897.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-15
NATIONAL LEAGUE mAoNArgs.
BASEBALL PLAYERS REFUSED A
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES MATTERS.

BASEBALL PLAYERS REFUSED A
iiiARiNG-OTHER MATTERS.
tBy Telegraph to Virginian- Pilot.)
New York. Dec. 1.-THE National
League magnates have completed their
annual winter meeting. The chaos
that existed in baseball before the an
nual winter session was begun still ex
lists. The olive branch has been held
out neither to the Players Protective
AsSoclatlon nor Ban Johnson's Anferi-
can League. Instead defiance has been
oitered Today's session was another
long drawn out affair. The magnates
went INTO conference at noon and were
cioseted for five hours. There were
present: w. w Kerr. r. j. Auten and
6arney Dreyfuss, OF Pittsburg; A. III.
Sodcn j. S. Billings and w. II. Con
ant, boston: f. "A. Abel, Charles Eb-
bits and Edward Hanlon. Brooklyn;
Andrew Freedman. New York; A.. j.
Reach and Col. John I. Rogers Phila
delphia; F. DeHaas Robinson and
Stanley Robinson. st. Louis: James
Hart, Chicago, and John Il. Brush.
Cincinnati
During the meeting the magnates
reached these conclusions
To turn down the Players Protective
Nssociation fatty by refusing the
players rehearing of their demands
Decided upon n lao game schedule for
next year.
Decided that the schedule should be
so arranged that the Eastern clubs will
finish the season in the West next
year.
Passed a resolution by which UNI
pircs shall be scheduled equally among
the cities, each umpire officiating at
the same number of games in each
city.
Ratifisd an agreement by which no
club shall carry more than sixteen
players during the season after Nav Is.
Awarded the franchises of ST. Paul.
Western League
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-15

an carly hour today and has ragged
IN ftfui gusts. rain and Wind sweeping
over the city with unusual violence,
accompanied by thunder and furked
lightning, rather unusual occurrence
10 Ibis city. At one time rain fell in
such torrents that many thought u
cloud burst imminent. During the
height of the storm several houses
We're overturned by the wind, fences
blown down and other damage done.
one of the great receiving tanks OF
the san Francisco Gas and Electric
company was struck by lightning. the
gas taking fire. No one was hurt in
The explosion but the tank was COM
p'etely demolished. During the storm
this city was entirely cut of from tel
eSr2ph communication With the rest
OF the world. So far no marine dis
asiers of any moment or loss of life
have been reported.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-15

CBy Telegraph to Virginian- Piiot.)
Washington, Dec. 1.-THE Secretary
of War has cabled instructions to Ma
jor General MacArthur at Manila to
begin the work of returning the volun-
teer troops from the Philippines in or
der TO permit OF their discharge in this
country by the Soth OF June next.
This action has been taken in antici-
patton OF the authorization by Con-
gress OF the enlistment of regular reei-
ments to replace the recalled troops.
Plans for the organization OF the pro-
posed new regiments have been per-
iected at the War Department, and
complete arrangements made for their
speedy recruitment and equipment.
Action in this matter awaits ONLY the
approval of Congress
1t is hoped by the Secretary of War
ana the military authorities that the
bill for the reorganization of the army
now before the Senate will become IL
law before Congress takes II recess for
the holidays on the 2lst instant
The records of the Department all
tend to show that only n small per-
centage of the State troops are likely
to serve beyond their present term of
enlistment.
WAR DEPARTMENT PLANS.
The plans of the War Department for
bringing home the volunteer troops are
shown in the following cable message:
War Department,
Adjutant Generals Office, Dec. II, 1900
Macarthur, Manila.
Send volunteer convalescents to the
capacity of the next transport return
ing ana volunteer regiment by trans
port following. AS you report $1,000
now, the Secretary of War directs that
you start home the volunteer regiments
until the force is reduced to 60, 000 the
numbur fixed before beginning rein
forcements by regulars. VIII send you
regular regiments to further relieve
the volunteers.
(slgneH coRBIN.
Manila. Dec. 10, 1900.
To Adjutant General. Washington:
With reference to your telegram OF
lith, the Thirty infantry regi-
ment. u. S. " T.. sails on transport
sheridan January I and the Eleventh
regiment. u. S. V. cavalry, on January
18TH
This movement will continue as d.
rected till completed. The Thirty-sixth
regiment U. S. V. r.. is in the field;
cannot leave at present.
REGULAR OFFICERS NEEDED.
Authority is requested to retain regu-
lar officers in the volunteer service
whose regular regiments are here. Also
volunteer infnntries assigned to special
duty who so desire with a view to
muster out June 30th. An important
question CT policy IS involved. as the
departure OF volunteers almost renders,
IL Impossible TO furnish officers for spe-
cial duty the necessities for which are
increasing. Transport Sherman leaves
December 18th with about 500 volunteer
convalescents and the transport War
rem December 22d with the same num-
Der. Any remaining Will go on trans
port Sheridan January 1st
(Signcd) MACARTHCR
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-15

cation of the treaty without further
amendment, saying that he was for it.
because he considered some agreement
Win Great Britain necessary prece-
dent of the canal.
Mr. Lindsay also announced his Will
nsness to treat with Great Britain for
the total abrogation of the Clayton
Bulwer treaty.
senator McCumber also favored rati-
ncation OF the treaty without amend
ment. Senator Elllins reiterated his
views view. Tor absolutely independent ac-
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-15
WORK OF CONGRESS-.
YESTERDAYS PROCEEDINGS IN
THE HOUSE AND SENATE.


tBy Telegraph to Virglnian- Pilot.)
Washington, Dec. 1.-THE House to-
day adjourned without disposing of
more than half the war revenue re-
duction bill. General debate closed ut
: o'clock, after which the bill was
opened to amendments under the five
minute rule. y determined effort was
made 10 reduce still further the tax
on beer, but the ways and means com
mittee overruled the opposition. Orig
iuaiiy the tax had been liked in the
bill at 81 per barrel With n rebate of
20 per cent This was changed by the
committee to SLIGO flat. Mr.. Newlands.
of Nevada, offered an amendment to
reduce it to Sl.20 and Mr.. Bartholdt,
of Missouri. to $3.50, but both propo-
sitiops We're badly beaten. The COM
mittte. however, sustained two signal
defeats. In connection with the beer
tax MIR. Payne offered an amendment
in the language of the bill passed by
the House last session designed To
abolish The use OF small beer pack
ases; onc-sixth and one-eishth barrels.
but was defeated by 80 10 81 after
charges that it's purpose was 10 crush
cut The small brewers.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-15
The LATE SENATOR DAVIS.

MEANING OF HIS AMENDMENT
TO HAY-PAuNCEFOT TREATY
CHy Telegraph to Virginian- Pilot)
Chicago. Dec. lin regard to he
meaning and justification of the Davis
treaty, II. II. Kohlsaat. editor OF the
Times Herald, today makes public a
public letter he received from the late
Senator c. X. Davis. The letter bears
date: Committee of foreign relations,
u, S. Senate. Washington, ID. c., March
II, 1900" and in part is as follows:
WAS 4 REPETITION.
The amendment has this special adj
vantage, that it was phrased as near
~ as possible in the language OF the
tenth article of the treaty of Constants
nople. Therefore this amendment so
adjusted TO the treaty OF Constantine
pie puts the British government in the
position where it must either accept
the principle of the ereaty of Constan-
tinople, which Great Britain herself
proposed or fatty say that the lines OF
the treaty which are OF advantage to
Great Britain shall stand in our treaty
and that the lines OF that treaty which
are to our advantage and may be dis
advantageous to Great Britain shall be
obliterated from our treaty.
HOLD HER TO IT.
"lf the committee had framed their
amendment on different lines, or in diff
ferent terms. Great Britain could have
said that we had departed from the
treaty of Constantinople and introduce
ed new principles. She would not have
been correct in saying SO, but she
would have said It, My own object
was to hold her as closely as possible
to her own precedent"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-15

| power to comply with the majority of
them before spring, while the others
can wait.
EFFECT or FROST.
On account of the frost. the court
will not be able to return to Pekin
nor will the troops be able to leave
until April. when if the peace condi-
lions are complied with. it is believed
all the allied forces except the lega-
ton guards. not to evceed a hundred
men for each power, will leave Pcllin,
remaining until the fall on the coast
between Taku and Shen I<uan, avail
able is necessary, or ready to be with
drawn, for if China cannot behave as
a civilized power with military COM
pulsion 1t may be necessary TO dis
member the empire. Mr.. Conger per-
sonally believes that the Chinese have
been taught n lesson by the looting.
A HIDDEN TREASURE.
Colonel Tu!lock reports the discovery
OF the body of the man who gave the
British information regarding the
treasure hidden. so alleged, by persons
connected with the Chinese Court dur
ing the recent fight. He had been de-
capltated. The British have not vet
reported the discovery of the treasure
put their return is expected tomorrow
WILL BEFIEAD TWENTY MEN.
Hong Kong. Dec. 13.-Reports from
canton announce that several men
have been arrested in the Haiping dis
trict on charges OF having placarded
offers of rewards for the heads of for
eigners. Twenty of those taken into
custody will be beheaded in a few
days. A French gunboat has been de-
spatched to the scene to see that the
sentences are properly executed.
London. Dec. 15.-"The Germans are
still following policy of extermna-
tion," says dispatch to the standard
from Tien Tsin. dated yesterday ~
German force has just returned from
an expedition against General Mel 90
at Tsan Chou Flu. on the Grand canal.
after routing his troops, plundering
his baggage and releasing some dan
gerous Boxer prisoners ne had taken
These proceedings are regretable. as
General Mel has all along been active
in suppressing the Boxers and defy-
ing the Empress DoWaeer."
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-15
AN ASTONISHING FACT.

The fact that Sir Ernest Mason
Satow, the British Minister to China
has not yet received authority from his
government to sign the joint note
causes establishment here, as it is felt
that the other powers having agreed
there cannot be anything in the joint
note to cause Great Britain to object
sufficiently to make her refuse to sign
MIR. CONCERTS OPINION.
Mr.. Conger says he believes China
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-15
By Telegraph to virginian-Pnot)

By Telegraph to virginian-P not.)
PeFin, Dec. 1S.-Ii Hung Chang and
Prince Ching have sent an official no
tification to the Ministers that they
have received the promised documents
authorizing them to act in behalf OF
China in the peace negotiations and
announcing that they are ready to
proceed as soon as the Ministers de-
sire.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-15
Steamer Eureka Sunk.
Ry Telegraph 80 Virginian- PHO

I8y IeIegraph 70 VlTglnlan-PlIot-)
Key West, Fla. Dec. 1.-THE Ameri-
can steamer Eureka, fron-Port Tampa,
bound to Massachusetts with phos-
phate, which has been ashore near Re
becca Shoal light. has been ioated by
the wreckers and brought into port. a
survey will be held on the steamer to
see what damage was done, which was
considerable. Several of the wreckers
were also damaged While giving assist
ance.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-15
Killed In q Wrock.
(SpecIal to virginian.Pilot.)

V'7TVcFT1 10 VIIETHIah-IIIOt.)
Macon. Ga. Dec IA Southern
Railroad freight tonight ran into some
cars on the Central's siding here and
demolished car or wagons one of
coal, one of cotton seed and an empty
TWO negroes were crushed and buried
under the ruins. They were working
in the cotton seed.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-15
OTHER ENGAGEMENTS.

Lord Kitchener also reported that
the Beers made an attack, and were
repulsed at Lichtenburg, and that
General Letmmer was killed. Attacks
upon Eathlehem and Verde were also
repulsed, the Beers losing ten killed
and fourteen wounded.
Vryheid was attacked December IL.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-15
SEVERE FIGHTING
IN SOUTH AFRICA.
The British Forced to Retire
With Heavy Losses.
FIGHT CLOSE TO PRETORIA.

Lord Kitchener omciaily Reports That
General Clement Was Forced to Retire
Admits Loss of Four officers Exciting
Scenes Mt British War omco in London
"A Heavy Casualty List Expected From
tho Front Another Hattie Expected
Whereabouts of General Louis Botha.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-15
Guests of a Queen.

fBy Telegraph to virginian-Pilot.)
The Hague, Dec. 14.-Queen Wilhel-
nina had Mr.. Kruger and DR.. Leyds
as guests at dinner tonight.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-15
OEEICERS KILLED.

"The casualties have not been COM
pletely reported. but the fighting was
very severe, and / deeply regret that
Colonel LeSge. OF the Twentieth HUI
Ears and Captain MacBaen. Murdoch
and Atkins We're killed. Reinforce
menls have LEFT here"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-15
CHINESE ENJOYS ARE
READY FOR WORK.
Ii Hung Chang and Prince Ching
Have Received Authority.
ENGLAND DELAYING MATTERS.

British s.inister at reIsln Not Yet Author
lied to Sign Joint Note Minister consor
Thinks Chinese Government VIII Ac-
cept Terms Proposed by tho Foreign
Minister'S. If China Cannot Behave as a
Civilized Power the Empire May he Dis.
membcrcd- "A Hidden Treasure.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-15
THE OFFICIAL REPORT.

Lord 1titcheners official despatch to
the War Office is as follows:
Pretoria. Dec. l3.-Clement's force
at. Nootgedacht on the Magaliesburg
was attacked at dawn today by De-
larey. reinforced by Beyers' command
from Warmbath making force es-
timated at $500. Though the first at
tack was repulsed. the Beers managed
to get stop of Magaliesburg, which
was held by four companies OF North
cumberland Fusliers. and .wep thus
able to command Clements camp. He
retired on Hekpoort and took up a
position on Il hill in the center of the
valipy
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-15
A SEVERE STORM.
WIND. RAIN AND LIGHTNING IN
SAN FRANCISCO.

(By Telegraph to VirginIan-P ilot.)
San Francisco, Dec. 14.--One OF the
most severe storms which ever visited
San Francisco broke over the city at
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-15
VOLUNTEERS FROM
THE PHILlPPINSE.
Gen. Macarthur to Begin Work
of Returning the Troops.
AUTHORITY OF CONGRESS-.

That Body Expected by War Department.
TO Authorize the Enlistment of Regular
Regiments to Take the Place of Troops
Recalled The Senate Desired to Pass
Reorganization Fill Before the Holiday
Recess Two Regiments of volunteers
to Sail For Home in January.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-15

CLOSE TO PRETORIA.
The scene of the fight is omlnously
close to Preotria. Nooltgedacht is only
% miles northwest of Pretoria. It is
reported that General Knox. co-operat-
ing with the British column at Rod
dersburg, has stopped General Dewet
and that battle is proceeding. The
report adds that many Of Gen. Dewet' S
followers have been captured.
SCENES AT WAR OFFICE.
The scenes at the War Office to-day
recall those witnessed in the early
stages of the war. a constant stream
of excited and anxious people filled the
Hobbies. The absence of the names of
any of the officers of the Northumber-
land Fusilier's in General Iiitchener,s
dispatch leads to the foreboding that
the four companies of the Fusiliers
mentioned are in the hands OF the
Beers
HEAVY LOSSES PROBABLE.
The War Office officials evidently ex-
pect a heavy casualty list, but they
are hopeful from the fact that the dis
patch does not mention the capture of
the Northumberlands. that such great
catastrophe has been escaped.
Orders were issued at Aidershot,
Malta and other military centers to
dispatch all of the available mounted
infantry to South Africa.
STILL FIGHTING.
Johannesburg. Dec. 14.-3:25 D. M
The battle still continues in the hills a
few miles from Krugersdorp. General
Clements has asked for reinforcements,
and mounted men. under General
French. have already gone. There have
been many casualties on both sides. 1t
is estimated that the Beers number
$500.
ANOTHER BATTLE EXPECTED.
Lourenzo Marques. Dec. 1.-THE
British troops at Koomatipoort are
standing to arms in the expectancy of
an attack by Boer force of 1,5O0
Which is in that vicinity. 1t is be-
lieved to be the intention of this force
TO make n dash upon the town. The
situation Is regarded as serious.
a force OF $50 infantry a squadron Of
cavalry and two guns We're dispatched
to the frontier today.
BOTHA'S. WHEREABOUTS.
Standerton, Transvaal, Thursday,
Dec. 13.-General Louis Botha is re-
ported to be twenty miles from here
with 1900 men. and one gun. He has
called a meeting of the burghers for
Saturday.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-15
LEGISLATIVE DAY
IN SECRET SESSION.
The Senate Again Discusses the
Hay-Pauncefote Treaty.
WORK OF THE COMMITTEE.

Tho Foreign Rotations Committee Holds. a
Special Meeting anu Decides to Recon-
mend Abrosation of Ciayton-Bnlwer
Treaty An Amendment TO This Effect
Adopted aud Reported to tho Senate
Mckinley Thinks sonate's Action Will
Not 10 Acceptable TO Great Britain.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-15
(By Telegraph to virglnian- pilot.)

(By Telegraph to Virginian- Pilot.)
London, Dec. 14.-Lord Kitchener re-
ports that after severe fighting at
Nooitgedacht. General Clements fore
es were compelled to retire by Com
mandant Delarey with a force OF $500
men. -Four British officers were killed.
The other casualties were not re-
ported.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-15

viii Immediately accept the terms i'm
posed and that she has it in her
power to comply with the majority of
them before spring, While the others
can wait.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-15

CLOSE TO PRETORIA.

Shipping continued when the message
was despatched
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-15
THE AMENDMENT.

Express and Treight--It shnll be
the duty of every railroad or steam
boat company. carrier. express COM
pany. or corporation. OF person whose
OCCUPATION is to act as such. to make
within the first fifteen days OF each
month a sworn statement to the col
lectpr of Internal revenue in each OF
their respectiVe> districts. stating the
number of shipments received for car
rlase and transportation. which APP
pear in bulk or in boxes bales, pack
ages bundles or not so inclosed or in
Guided tor which any charges what
soever has been made. and for each Of
such shipments received FOR carriage
and transportation the said railroad or
steamboat company, carrier, express
company or corporation. or person
whose occupation it is 10 act as such
shall pay Il tax of cent on bundles or
packages of newspapers when inclosed
in one general bundle at the time of
shipment"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-15
TAX on TOBACCO.


Mr.. Otey, OF Virginia, appealed for a
further reduction of the Oppressive
taN on tobacco"
He said that 9SOoOO,OOO people used
tobacco 100000 600 used coffee. 800. 0O0.-
coo used opium and 100.00O.ONO used tea.
Exact statistics on the users of whis-
key. he said. he did not have, but it
was beyond controversy that tobacco
was the solace Of the world Nothing.
he said. STAYED off hunger and thirst
like "a chew of tobacco"
Mr.. Kitchen, of North Carolina,
offered an amendment to reduce the
tax on manufactured tobacco and snuff
from II TO & cents per pound the tax
before the war revenue act went into
effect.
MIR. Payne opposed the amendment,
which. he said. would cost the govern
ment $4,000, 600 in revenue. The amend
ment was lost-79 10 JOG.
THE SENATE.
Washington, Dec. 14.-Throughout
nearly the entire legislative day the
Senate was in secret session discuss
Ing the HayPauncefote treaty. No
business of Importance was transacted
in the brief open session. EXCEPT the
adoption of the House resolution pro-
viding for holiday recess to extend
ii'ti liiNs CtCciilpcl 10 = HuIS-
day. January s.
THE INAUGURAL.
The President Pro Tenn. Mr.. Frye
announced the appolr ment of Sena-
tors Hanna (Ohiol. Spooner (Wiscon-
SIM. and Jones tArkansas) TO make
the necessary arrangements for the
inauguration OF the President of the
United States on the 18th OF March
next.
MoNTANA's SENATORS.
y resolution to pay the expenses Of
an investigation of the claims of Will
lam a. Clark and Martin Maginnis to
seat in the Senate under appoint
ment OF the Governor of Montana was
referred to the committee on privileges
and elections, as it had not come from
standing committee.
Mr. Chandler, the chairman OF the
committee. Immediately reported it
back to the Senate and asked It's adop-
ton. This was objected to on tech
nicfQ grounds but the resolution finally
was feferred to the committee on con
tingent expenses. The Senate then, at
1850 p. m. went into executive session
upon the Hay Pauncefote treaty and
at 400 adjourned,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-15
ROTHA,S. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

Standerton, Transvaal, Thursday,
Dec. 13.-General Louis Botha is re-
ported to be twenty miles from here
with 1900 men and one gun. He has
called a meeting of the burghers for
Saturday.