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The age-herald., 1900-06-16
SITUATION IN CHINA
 REALLYTHAT OF WAR
Members of General Legations in Pekin Are vir-
 tuaIIy Prisoners Surrounded by Troops.

rise to an undeniable widespread belief that the Secretary of the Navy will finally receive the support of the administration. If such is the case, however, it is being carefully kept from view. As the matter stands tonight it would seem that Long, Deliver, and Fairbanks are the leading possibilities for Vice-President.
 Delegate Payne arrived today, bringing renewed assurances from Senator Allison that he could not and would not be a can didate for Vice-President. Mr. Payne stated that Mr. Allison told him he not only would not be candidate, but if nominated he would decline.
 If they should place me in nomination" said the Iowa Senator, "I will decline, and I will find means of letting the delegates know my position before they leave the hall"
 MT. Payne said he and other delegates had accepted this decnation as final, and that he had called upon the President and told him that he so regarded it He says that the President also accepted this view, remarking that if the Senator was so de- termned in his attitude his friends could hardly press him further.
 George Roberts, director of the mint, is here in charge of the vice-presidential boom of Representative Deliver. He said today:
 Iowa is for Deliver We have no claims a doubtful state, but we believe he has qualifications that are more valua ble to candidate than any advantage that can come from mere locality. He has had a successful career of twelve years in the lower house, and his strength among his constituents is testified to by six re-nomi- nations by exclamation. His strength in congress is proven by the fact that his fellow members in the house are responsi- be for the movement to place his name before this convention"
 Senator Fairbanks of Indiana. who ar rived today, would not be interviewed, but he did deny aspirations for the office. Sen ator Fairbanks, however, likes a Senatorial career, and has every prospect of remain ing in the Senate as long as his party mains in power in Indiana. A number of Republican leaders think a contingency may arise where it will be necessary to nominate Senator Fairbanks, and that then he would accept.
 It has been suggested that he will make the speech placing MT. Mckinley in nomi- nation, but so far no such arrangement has been made
 Committeeman Ashton of Washington State had interview with Senator Han ma today, and told him that the nomination of Tripp would mean the retention of million and a half of voters known as gold standard Democrats who would appreci ate the compliment paid them by naming former staunch Cleveland Democrat, al- though he has left the party and joined the Republicans on the money and expan- sion issues.
 MT Ashton says that Judge Tripp will be backed by many other western states.
The age-herald., 1900-06-16
Bryan n Poor Fisherman

Minoqua, Wis, June 15.-Colonel Bryan tried fishing for half an hour today but finally gave it up.
 A mass meeting will be held Tuesday afternoon. It is expected 1000 people from neighboring towns will be here to hear MT. Bryan speak.
 Congressman Towne informed me that he would come here to see me-" said MT. Bryan today, "but he did not fix a date. and 1 don't know when he will come. suppose he will be here over Sunday
 Senator Jones is also expected, and the three will hold conference over the vice presidency on the Democratic ticket
The age-herald., 1900-06-16
FACTION
 WILL BE IN CONTROL
Postmaster Hughes is to be Alabama Member of Credentials Con-
 mittee at Philadelphia.

are jubilant over their prospective suc- cesses, which they regard as certainty.
 The splendid record of Hughes as post master at Birmingham is said to have in- fluencsd the committee in his favor. He and Wimbs are on the roll as delegates from the Ninth district Vaughan and Hughes are tonight so confident of a com plete victory that they are offering to make reasonable concessions to the other side for the sake of harmony in the state or ganization. At the request of the promi- nent national leaders, w. F. Aldrich has agreed to make another race for Congress in the Fourth district.
The age-herald., 1900-06-16
J. D. MOORE IGNORED
Elected President Southern Hardware
 Jobbers' Association

Norfolk, Va, June 15.-The tenth annual convention of the Southern Hardware Job bers Association closed today at Old Point Comfort. Officers were elected as follows:
 President, J. D. Moore, Birmingham; first vice president, G. E. Speer, Fort Smith, Ark; second vice president, F. A. Heit- mann, Houston, Tex.
 Executive Committee: w. Gibbens, Knox vile; G. w. Barnett, Montgomery; o. B. Barker, Lnchburg, and William CrumIey, Atlanta.
 Secretary-Treasurer: c. B. Carter, Knox, vile.
 The place of the next meeting was left to the executive committee.
The age-herald., 1900-06-16
BY WALTER l.. HAWLEY.

Philadelphia, Pa., June 15-(Specia1.)- The Vaughan delegation to the Republican National Convention have received assur- ances from the leading members of the National Committee that enough of their delegates will be seated by the committee on credentials to place that faction in con- trol of the state organization.
 Postmaster Hughes of Birmingham is to be the Alabama member of the committee on credentials and Willian Vaughan is to succeed William Youngblood as member of the National Committee according to the present programme. Vaughan and Hughes
The age-herald., 1900-06-16
Big Railroad Sold

Dubuque, Ia, June 15.-It was announced here today that the Fort Dodge and Omaha Railroad has been sold to the Dubuque and Sioux City Railroad Company, and that the road has been leased to the Illinois Central.
 The road, which hasjust been completed, cost $4, ,O00. 900, and gives the Illinois Central a continuous line from New Orleans to Omaha, and by traffic arrangement with the Unioin Pacific from there to the Pa cific coast.
The age-herald., 1900-06-16
Childs Defeats Russell

Chicago, June 15.-Frank Childs. of Chi cago, colored heavyweight champion of the world, was given the decision over Fred Russell, of San Francisco, champion heavy weight of the Pacific coast, in a vicious six-round boxing contest tonight.
 The audience evinced considerable dissat- isfaction at the decision.
The age-herald., 1900-06-16
W. K. Hearst Favored

Cincinnati, June 15.-Henry Ketter, one of the delegates to the Kansas City Conven- tion, says at a meeting of the delegation at Columbus on Wednesday one of the delegates favored W. R. Hearst of New York for Vice President.
The age-herald., 1900-06-16
Japan Wants Reparatisu

Yokohama, June 15.-The murder of the Japanese Chancellor of Legation at Pekfn by the Chinese Imperial troops has aroused keen feeling in Japan. The press urges the government to exact ample reparation.
 Eight warships are to be sent to Taku
The age-herald., 1900-06-16
Grant Knocked Out Watts

Springfield, O.. June 15.-George Grant, of Cincinnati, knocked out Jim Watts, of I.ouis,i file, in the fourteenth round at the Senate Athletic Club tonight.
The age-herald., 1900-06-16
The Steel Pool

Pittsburg Pa, June 15-The National Steel Company was today taken into the pool. It is reported the price of rails will be maintained at $35
The age-herald., 1900-06-16

cAICHElS-Club Bags, Dress Suit Casess Silk O Hat Cases and Trunks-full assortment.
 Klotz & Goldman,
The age-herald., 1900-06-16
VICE-PRESID
Much Speculation, Gossip and Informal
 Conferences

Philadelphia, Pa, June Misrepresentation. gossip and informal conferences today among national committeeman and other leading Republicans who are here have failed to indicate a specialization of senti- ment around any individual. Neither Sen ator Hanna nor those who are close to him give any intimation that the administra- ton has choice. The number of dele gates who will vote for any man that the administration favors seems to accentuate the general impression that the nominee will be the man most satisfactory to the President. If you would take us into your confidence on this Vice"Presidential mat ter it would simplify the situation greatly and give us an opportunity to do what the President would like, said prominent Republican to Senator Hanna today, and the reply he made was: You know all that 1 know about it."
 Senator Platt's talk of O'Dell of New York caused a little flutter here, and Doli- yer stock took an upward turn about the same time, the cause being the impression that in case O'Dell should be pressed by New York there would be a concentrated fire on the Congressman by those who do not favor the New Yorker.
 The candidacy of Lieutenant Governor Woodruff of New York, who arrived today, is still being kept in evidence by his friends, but apparently without any back ing from the Republican managers, and with the distinct disapproval of Senator Hanna.
 When questioned tonight regarding the statement made by Senator Hanna to the effect that MT. Woodruff was not a satis- factory candidate for the Vice-PYesidency, the latter said:
 Had I any fntimation from the admin fstration that my candidacy was not de- sirable I would not have allowed my friends to support me to the extent they havep
The age-herald., 1900-06-16
Position of Secretary Long

The position of Secretary Long causes considerable comment and it is being free ly asked why the Long candidacy should proceed so far unless 1t has the tacit con- sent of the President. The fact that Long is e member of McKinley's Cabinet gives
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Is to Be More Severe Than Was at
First Reported.
TO Be REMOVED FROM OFFICE.
Will Leave His Salary and His Friends
and Be Punished Otherwise.
THE IMPERIAL COURT TO HANDLE HIM.
d. II Other Boxer Leaders will Be De-
graded.
THE INFORMATION CAME THROUGH WI
1t Appears to Put at Rest All cues
ton ns TO the Fall of Tuan's
Reactionary Movement.
II Other Boxer Leaders will Be De
graded.
THE INFORMATION CAME THROUGH WI

Washington. October 1.-THE Chinese
minister has delivered to the state de-
partment official confirmation of the de-
graduation of Prince Tuan and many other
Chinese leaders. The following state
ment is made as to Minister Wu's dis
patch:
"a cabiegram received from Director
General sheng at Shanghai states that
by imperial edict, issued on September
25. Prince Chwang, Prince Yih, secondary
princes Tsai Lien and Tsai Ying are de-
prived of all their respective ranks and
Offices, that Prince Tuan is deprived of
office and is handed over to the imperial
clan court, which shall consult and de-
eide upon a severe penalty and his sal
airy is to be stopped; that Duke Tsai Lien
and the president of the censorate. Wing
Nein. are handed over to the said board,
who shall consult and decide upon q
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THE NEWS is MORE FAVORABLE
TT INDICATES THAT A COMPLETE
AGREEMENT is IN SIGHT.
states More Important Than at
First Anticipated.

Washington, October Favorable news
has reached Washington European
chancellories Indicating that complete
agreement as to China is in sight. The
agreement will be on the basis of the
propositions laid down by Secretary Hay
In his note Of July 3 and the subsequent
notes treating on that subject. The ac-
cord OF Russia with the United States is
more important than was anticipated at
hrst and the reports show that all tho
European nations probably are placing
themselves in position 10 take advantage
OF the opening made by the United States
and coon will be ready to begin negotia-
tions for a settlement with the Chinese
The Russians already have
given notice OF such purpose. and while
the text Of the French note on this sub
Matches has not reached the state do
rartment. the OFFICIALS are satisfied that
this is correctly reported and that France.
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ACTIONCOMMENDED
Philadelphia Times Change Of Policy
Is Being Felt.
CONGRATULATORY TELECRAMS
Have Been Received by the Editor
from All Sections.
DEMOCRATIC CLUBS HELD MEETINGS
And Passed Resolutions Commencing Ed
itor McCIure's Course.
NATIONAL MANAGERS ARE MORE HOPEFUL
philadelphia Has Never Had m Rep.
rescntative Democratic Paper, and
the Times VIII Have influence.

Philadelphia, October 1.-The effect OF
the change in the policy made by the
Philadelphia Times IN it's announcements
editorially this morning that It would
support Bryan and stevenson and the
whole democratic State ticket is far
reaching From all parts of the country
kilograms have been pouring In to tho
editor OF the Times congratulating him
on the change James X Jones. chair
man of the National Democratic commits
tee. was one OF the FIRST to wire his GOOD
expressions for the success of the paner
in its new field National Committee
man Guhy. state Chairman Killing ana
other men OF prominence In Pennsyl-
yania, Delaware, Maryland and New Jer-
sey expressed their good wishes. Vice
Presidential Candidate Adlai Il. steyen-
son sent in his congratulations early.
News dispatches tonight show that
several democratic clubs in New Jersey
held special meetings and passed resolu-
lions commencing the action Of the
Times
The National managers Of the party saw
$500
New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland viii
be to cliuch the electoral votes OF those
States for Bryan aud Stevenson. and that
in the State of Pennsylvania, which was
strongly republican four years ago, the
democratic party VIII have at least fight
ing chance.
The local managers OF the party have
been calling on the publisher of the Times
all day long with profuse good wishes for
the success OF the movement.
Philadelphia. lying as 1t does on the
borders of three States. has never had
representative democratic paper, and the
action OF the Times will 20 far toward
strengthening the party in these common
wealths.
In the minds OF the managers of these
States there is 10 doubt but that the vote
of New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland
will be found in the democratic column at
the November election.
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COTTON BELTS EARNINGS.
The Total Income shows an Increase
of SlfO,JSg


New York, October 1.-The St Louis
Southwestern railway has issued It's re.
port for the fiscal year ending June 80,
1900 The financial results OF the opera
lions. with comparisons, are as follows;
Gross earnings, $595S,2s4; Increase. $45.-
946
Operating expenses and betterments,
S4,156,073; decrease s5S,O15.
Other income, $95,6S5; increase, 81, 22s.
Total income. sl.1S4S96 Increase s1l0.-
1889
Interest taxes and rentals, s12176O
increase, $6S,O12
Interest on second mortgages, $780, OOo
increase, SlSO,OOO
Surplus $27o.29 decrease. sl3s,324
The percentage of operating expenses to
gross earnings. exclusive OF betterments,
was 65. So as compared with 6S.6s In the
preceding year.
There was a heavy shortage Ia the cot
ton crop throughout the country trihrary
TO its lines, resulting in decrease com
pared with the preceding year Of 1881
bales or about $225.000 in revenue This
loss in revenue was. however, more than
u
and in passenger traffic, the freight earn
ings showing a decrease OF s25. 1870, where
as the gross earnings show an Increase OF
$45, $40.
The company has made during the past
winter connection with the Chicago aud
Eastern Illinois at Thebes. H.. opposite
Grays Landing, Mo-, and has opened up
through passenger service between Chi
cage and Texas points. traffic agree
ment has also been entered into with the
St Louis. Iron Mountain and Southern
railway, effective in May. 1900, for the
joint use of the terminal OF that company
at Memphis,
The report states that the anticipated
steady movement of cotton and other
classes CT freight indicates that the equip
ment OF the line will be taxed to its ut
most to handle the traffic offered during
the coming autumn and winter months.
President Edwin Gould states that for the
first Tins in the history of the property
full interest, 4 per cent on the second
mortgage bonds, amounting to $3.50, 900,
has been paid during the fiscal year rep
resenting interest earned during the cali
endar year 1899,
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And Officers Of the National Executive
Board.
THOUSAND WERE IN LINE.
An Hour and Twenty Minutes In Passing a
Given Point.
GREATEST STRIKE IN WORLDS HISTORY
President Mitchell Says the Contest
is Drawing 10 Close, Favorable
10 the Miners.

WilResbarre, Pa, October THE ma :
rade and mass meeting Of the striking
miners in this city today was the greatest
labor demonstration ever held in Northern
PENNSYLVANIA. The weather was favor
able for a large turn out The sun shope
brightly all day and 1t was more like a
day in June than in October.
The parade, headed by President Mitch
ell and the officers of the National execu.
tive board. started little after o'clock
and II required an hour and twenty min
utes to pass given point. It is estimated
that there were fully $4,000 men and boys
in line
The music was furnished by about forty
brass bands and drum corps. Many BAN
ners and transparencies were carried by
the men.
The parade passed over the principal
streets OF the city and thousands OF peo-
pie lined the sidewalks The men from
Pottston had a float with four men repre-
sentins coal barons.
They were drinking what purported to
be champagne. There was another float
with miners dining on bread and water.
President Mitchell reviewed the groat
army OF marchers on the river common.
He was generously applauded by the
msrcners. Business was at a standstll in
the city all afternoon.
II was after 4 o'clock when the last OF
the rnarcners swept past President Mitch
ell. Then he and his colleagues were
driven TO West SIDE park. where big
mass meeting was held.
IL was estimated that nearly 90 600 peo-
pie were massed In front of the stand
when the president began to speak. He
said in part; THE greatest strike in the
history OF the world is drawing to O.
close. Already the great coal carrying
roads have agreed TO increase your wages
10 per cent which is a great victory in
Itself. True, - rs not enough. 1t does moi
satisfy US, but the time Is not far distant
when the anthracite coal &lners Gill re-
ceive as much for their labor as any
other class of workmen in the world.
In this struggle do not place absolute
faith in John Mitchell or any other man.
Put your faith In the organization. Work
hard for It's prosperity, for the stronger
II Is the better yvu are armed for the
struggle In which you are now engaged.
This strike shall not be declared OFF by
me. 1t shall not be ended until conveu-
ton OF anthracite miners shall SOL decide.
II firmly believe that Victory will he
achieved by the men standing together.
II you stand together you VIII achieve
a greater victory than was ever attained
by labor in the anthracite coal tegIors."
The National president was followed by
Fred Dilcher of Ohio and Benz. Gates Of
Pennsylvania both members OF the exc
cutive board, and Mother Jones'
President Mitchells address, as far as
outlining any future move on the part OF
the labor leaders Is concerned was dis
appointment. He f-1timated strongly
last night that he would define the posi-
tion Of the union today on the 10 per cent
concession.
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THE EMPEROR OF GERMANY
Has Made Vigorous Reply to Note From
the Chinese Emperor.

l can not regard that ahomiYable crime
as atoned for by the libation,J
Besides my murdereu minister there
have gone before the throne OF God II
large number OF our brethren OF Chris
tian faith, bishops and missionaries,
women and children. who, for the sake of
their faith. which Is also mine have died
the violent death of martyrs and are sc-
cusers of your MAJESTY. Can the ibatiOns
commended by your majesty suffice for
all these innocent ones do not make
your majesty personally responsible for
the outrages against the legations. which
are held inviolable among all nations. nor
for the grievous wrongs done by subjects
of your MAJESTY But the advisers OF
your maiesty's throne and the officials
on whose heads rests the blood guilt OF
crime which fills all Christian nations
with horror, must expiate their abom!na-
BILE deed When your majesty brings
them TO the punishment they have de-
served, that | will regard as an explation
which VIII satisfy the nations of Christ
endom.
IF your majesty VIII use your ,nlpe-
rial power for this purpose. accepting to
that end the support of all the injured
nations. | for my part declare myself
agreed on that point. ! should also glad.
" welcome the return OF your majesties
To Pekln
For this my general Field Marshal
Won Waldersee. will be instructed not
only to receive your majesty with the
honors due YOUR rank, but he will also
afford your majesty the military protec-
ton you may desire and which YOU neod
against the rebels.
Il also long for peace which atone.
Tor the guilt, which makes good wrongs
done and which offers to all foreigners
In China security for life and property
and above all. for the free Service of
their religion. Wilhelm TT :.
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OF 1UAN.

severe penalty; and that Kaug VI, as
sistant grand secretary and president OF
the civil board, and cshao su chiao, pres
ident OF the board OF punishment. are
handed over to the board OF censors who
shalt consult and decide upon penalty"
Minister wu's information appears to
put at rest all question as to the fall Of
the reactionary element headed by Prince
Tunn and including the president Of the
censoratc and of the board of punish
ments, It shows. moreover. that the
punishment OF Tuan Is more severe than
heretofore reported. as he is removed
from office. fact not stated In the
previous dispatch. The clan court is di-
rectcd to decide upon Severe penalty
in addition to the loss of office, salary
and servants.
The state department received dis
patch from Minister Conger today an
nounoing the departure OF the Russian
legation from Pelin. Beyond this. there
was little additional bearing upon the
Chinese situation. 1t was stated ofh-
cially that the reported French note to
the powers regarding the opening OF ne
gotiations and the permanent disarma.
ment of the Chinese had not been re-
ceivcd. If it proves true that such note
has been sent 1t is said that the propo
sition for disarmament can hardly be
considered with favor by this govern
ment owing to the commercial standing
and the recognized sovereign authority
Of China as a nation.
Thus far there has been no protest
on the part OF this government against
the appointment of Yung Lu as one OF
the Chinese peace commissioners. Tho
state department is inclined now to think
that he is not as culpable as the nrst re-
ports indicated, but the authority of Min.
lister Conger and Mr.. Rockhil is such that
if they learn lie is an undesirable negot-
ator they will be enabled to protest al
though they have not acted so far upon
that point. 1t is thought probable that
the matter will come TO an issue when
the sufneieney of credentials is exam.
med