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Daily inter mountain., 1900-11-26

Wemyss Reid. in an article in the An
glo-SaXon Review, says: I'm Kensing-
ton Gardens l caught my last glimpse of
Charles Dickens as a living man. 1t was
only a week or two before his death, and
he was strolling down one of the paths
under the trees; his companion was
girl of tender years and manifeStly hum
BILE circumstances, to whom the master
was talking with that animation of
mood and manner which never failed
him to the last. There is a seat in Hyde
Park that is always associated in my
mind with the great name of CarlylN
for more than once I have seen the
author of 'Sartor Resartus' resting upon
it. with sombre face and downcast eye,
while the faithful William Allingham.
like some silent watch dog, sat humbly
at the other end of the BENCH
General Lew Wallace recently received
an enthusiastic if somewhat ungram-
nlatical letter from Greek gentleman of
Constantinople, telling him of the inter-
est with which he had just read Ben
Hur,'' and requesting permission to
translate the work into modern Greek,
one of the few civilized languages in
which the popular story has not appear
ed. Harper & Bros. are now investigat-
ing the applicants capacity for the work
he suggests, and if it is found to be sat
isfactory "Ben-Hur'' within a short
time will appear in a new linguistic
form.
ministerial controversy of the kind
that rejoices the publishers heart has
grown up over James Lane Aliens
Reign of Law Several clergymen have
preached sermons about it, for and
against several of which have been pub
lished in pamphlet form. DR.. McGarvey,
of the Bible College of Kentucky, against
which Mr.. Aliens remarks in the book
are directed. has spoken in defence of
the institution, and Mr.. Allen has replied
to him. The Christian denomina tion it
self, to which the institution belongs, is
divided on the subject. some of it's men,
bers believing that the lack of sympa-
thy with modern progress charged
against the college exists, and should be
remedied others considering that it's
present course is all that it should be.
Daily inter mountain., 1900-11-26

The gentle Weyler's soul is shocked by
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-02
MILLIONS ARE INVOLVED
NEW YORK CONCERN TO TAKE THE
OTHERS RESERVE OF s6,947,O5O.
Assets and Liabilities to Remain with
the Chicago Company, Which Goes
Into Hands of n Receiver.

CHICAGO Sept. 1.-The Times-Herald
Tomorrow will say: lone of the biggest
deals in assessment life insurance ever
consummated was closed to-day in the con-
solidation of the Northwestern Life Assur-
ence Company, of Chicago, with the Mutual
Reserve Fund Life Association, of New
York. The contract with the Mutual Re-
serve by which all of the $4,000 members
of the Northwestern are taken over with
out medical examination, places all of the
members upon an equality. 1t stipulates
that assessment certificate holders shall
accept the new legal reserve requirement.
this being a condition precedent to accept
1.-THE plan is approved by the insurance
departments of Illinois, Nebraska and
Texas. Deputy J. j. Brinkerhoff and Chief
Clerk J. w. Vance. of the Illinois depart
ment, Commissioner Jefferson Johnson, of
Texas, and Deputy Commissioner w. B.
Price, of Nebraska. were present at the
meeting this afternoon to approve the
terms of consolidation.
1.-The Northwestern Life will pay over
to the Mutual Reserve as a basis of con-
sideration the legal reserve maintained on
the policies and amounting TO $6,947,O5O The
assets and liabilities remain with the
Northwestern, which goes into the hands
OF receiver. Any surplus remaining after
the receivership will be turned over to the
Mutual Reserve for the benefit of policy
holders"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-02
All Talk Of n Russo-Amerfcan Al
lance Denounced as silly
SensationaIism.
POLICY OF UNITED STATES
WAS FULLY AND CLEARLY OUTLINED
TWO MONTHS AGO.
And Russia Has Partly Indorsed the
AdministrntioD's Plans I'm the
Interest of Harmony.
sr.cial 70 the IndianapoIis journal.

srecial to the indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1.-The talk of a
Russo-Americsn alliance growing out of
the partial agreement between the United
States and Russia K as idle as the talk of
an Anglo-American alliance is silly. All
talk Of this sort is simply the product of
heated partisan imaginations. The United
States, two months ago. outlined its policy
as to China. Russia outlined hers within
the past week. Certain lines of these poll
cies coincide. To thai extent the two gov
ernments are in accord, and their being in
accord will exercise a powerful, indeed, a
compelling influence on the powers to bring
are particular details in dealing with the
immediate situation in which their agree
ment is not perfected, but these, of course,
viii be arranged. and there are considera-
tions in dealing with the future as to which
they may not be in harmony. but on which
they will doubtless harmonic. Indeed,
there can be no permanent solution of the
Chinese question until not only Russia and
the United States, but all the powers in
terested. have agreed on policy for the
future relations of China to them and of
them TO China. Now the United States is
determined that that policy shall include
q definite agreement for liberal trade ar
rangements, which shall be binding alike
upon China and upon all the powers. This
means the maintenance of an open door.
as opposed to the spheres of influence" !"
1t means that the sovereignty of China
shall be maintained over its territory, but
that China shall give guarantees for the
protection OF foreigners residing in the en-
pire Russia declares her acceptance OF
this policy, but, singularly. England holds
back. 1t is not so surprising that Germany
holds back, for she avowedly prefers the
sphere of influence" to the ''open door,"
However. it is expected that the policy this
government has determined on will pre-
vail and will prevail all the more certainly
because Russia favors ii. Undoubtedly she
has taken this stand for reasons of her
own. but as to that we care nothing. Our
action is taken for reasons of our own, and
SO viii be that of every other power. For
nal replies to the note sent the powers by
this government are not expected imme-
diatefv and noDa will he made public until
all are
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-02
Terre Haute Companies Took First
and Third and JeffersonviIle
Fifth in Class A.
ELWOOD FIRST IN CLASS c
WITH NEW ALBANY SECOND, AND
SEYMOUR SECOND IN CLASS B.
Medals Awarded to Captains Dudles-
ton and Nuzum-Lafayette Sec
ond in Ritualistic Work.

DETROIT, Sept. 1.-The tenth biennial
encampment of the Knights of Pythias.
Uniformed Rank, formally ended late this
afternoon, after the presentation of the
cash prizes awarded winners of the COM
retitive drills. Tonight the camp was
fast being dismantled. Maj. Gen. Carna-
han presented prizes in the form of drafts
indorsed to the lucky captains. The awards
in Class A. open to all companies, pos
sible percentage $40, were as follows:
First Prize, 8, ,5Oo-Terre Haute, Ind; per-
centage, 1863
pany, Alliance, o.; percentage, 1928.
Third Prize. s7O0-vigo Company, Terre
Haute; percentage, $50.
Fourth Prize, $500 - Kalamazoo, Mich.
percentage, 1908
Fifth Prize, 5000 -Jeffersonville, Ind; per-
centage, 1873.
Captain Dudleston, of the Terre Hautes,
received the medal for being highest in
order of merit among the captains. The
standing of the other companies competing
for the Class A prizes were relatively as
follows: Kokomo, Ind; Chicago; Zouaves;
Couer dillon; Lancaster, O.; Springfield.
O.; Alpha Louisville: Eau Claire, Wis;
Altoona, Pa: New Albany, Ind. The judges
die and Lieutenant Avery, all of the Four
teenth United States Infantry.
Companies in Glasses and c were
Judged by officers of the Michigan Ma
tional Guard. The prizes went as follows.
the possible percentage being 100:
First Prize. s60O-Los Angeles, Cal; per-
centage, .95.
Second Prize, s40t-Success Company, Sey-
molIr. Ind: percentage, .91.5.
Third Prize s200-E. c. Shafer Company,
Buffalo; percentage, .Ss.5.
Captain Scarborough, of Los Angeles. re-
ceived the medal OF honor.
In class C. possible percentage lo0 the
awards were:
First Prize. s5oo-Elwood. Ind, Company
percentage, 9s.5.
Second Prize, S5Oo-Columbia Company
New Albany. Ind: percentage, SO.
Third Prize. $200-General Lawton Com
pany, Chicago: percentage, Sc.
Captain Nuzum, of Elwood. got the
medal
The Burns cavalry troops. of st. Joseph
Mo-, and the Wheeling. w. Va. battery OF
artillery, were the only companies com
peting In those branches. Each was award.
ed first prize of 500.
First and second prizes for best rituals
tic work. 500 and 800. respectively, went
to Los Angeles. CAL, and Lafayette, Ind.
companies. The Los Angeles Company alsc
received prize of 500 for having Travelled
the longest distance to the encampment
and Frontier Company. of ST. Johns, N b
got the second distance prize of 500
There were no competitors Cor the $50
prize for battalion drill. and that amoun
was returned to the local committee. which
furnished all the prize money.
The Supreme Lodge will continue In ses
sion until next Wednesday. No action o
<ansrd imnortancs was taken to-dax.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-02
CRUSH AT TICKET OFFICE.
Twenty Persons, Including Two In
dianians, Injured at Chicago.

CHICAGO, Sept. la score Of people
were injured to-day in panic and stam-
pede at the joint ticket agency of the
eastern roads, on Clark street. The place
was densely crowded by veterans and 9TH
ers, TO secure the return coupons Of the
G.. A. r. encampment excursion tickets. A
woman tainted, starting a panic. and
rush was made for the door. A plate glass
window was demolished and several per-
sons were severely cut by falling glass.
Others were knocked down and badly
bruised. A detail of police finally restored
order. None was seriously injured, and
nearly all were cared for at a nearby
drug store. Among those hurt were Z. S.
Hulburt, Bernardstown, Mass, veteran of
Fifty-second Massachusetts, Infantry. faint
ed; Mrs. Zehner. Plymouth, Ind. tainted:
S. Zehner. Plymouth, Ind. crushed while
trying to assist his wife. not serious.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-02
The Real Issues, Mr.. Ingalls, Says, Are
Continued National Prosperity
and Sound Money.
SPEECH BY KNUTE NELSON
SITUATION In THE PHILIPPINES RE-
VIEWED AT LENGTH,
And President McKinley's Plan of
Dealing with the Island Pro-
nOunced Better Than Bryan'ss

NEW YORK, Sept. 1.-The Tribune says:
Melville E. ingalls,, president of the Big
Four Railroad system, lifelong Democrat
and one Of the most conspicuous Of Amer
ica's successful railroad men, has turned a
deaf ear to William ]. Bryan's earnest
solicitations that he support the national
Democratic ticket this fall. In the Sep
tember number of the North American
Review, out to-day, Mr.. ingalls, gives his
reasons for supporting the national Repub-
lican ticket, and his views are likely to be
read with interest by thousands Of en-
ployes of the Big Four system and of the
Chesapeake & Ohio Railway system, Of
which he was until recently president.
Some months ago Mr.. ingalls, was ap-
preached by a prominent American capi-
talist, and was asked to put himself in
communication with William ]. Bryan, .he
statement being made that this interme-
diary was not aware of the particular
nature of the business in hand. The result
OF this communication was that Mr.. ingalls,
was asked to state the conditions upon
which he would feel disposed to support
the national Democracy in this campaign.
Mr.. Ingalls's answer to that question is en-
bodied in his article in the magazine re-
ferred to.
'In the campaign of 1896 Mr.. ingalls,, by
special request, made one or two speeches
in each of the doubtful States along the
Ohio river; and it is likely that the work
ingmen of West Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky,
Indiana and Illinois attach more impor-
tance TO his utterances upon questions af-
fecting their interests than to those of any
other conspicuous capitalist. Mr.. ingalls,
says in part:
The feeling of unrest in the bosom of
the laborer, if it exists. is protest against
conditions which. while securing him good
wages, seem, nevertheless, to rob him of
his fair share in the general prosperity.
In many ways my sympathies are with
him. Now, can any sane man tell me how
the laborer will help his condition, or the
solution of the problem so vital to him,
by voting to debase our standard of value
and thereby reducing his own wages?
The safety Of the American Republic
is not menaced by a bogey crowned with
an imperial diadem of straw. The cry of
imperialism is simply a pretext of the
Democratic leaders. Now, as In 1896, the
real issue is the silver danger. The only
peril now threatening the United States is
ruin and retrogression under silver, the
turning back of the wheels of progress and
prosperity to the standards Of China and
Mexico. and the abandonment of our posi-
tion as the greatest country in the civilized
world.
Shall we go forward, or shall we turn
hack?' That is the question for the voters
in November. Under Mckinley we go for
ward: under Bryan We turn back A re-
versal of the popular verdict of 1896 would
mean reversal Of all the achievements
that make up our national prosperity"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-02

sian' American and japanese troops are
"i'ndrawn from Peking the other powers
would not have five thousand men remain
ing there, which would be a force utterly
inadequate TO garrison and defend the capt.
tai The British force now al Peking is
said to number 1900 men and the German
Iorce Is only few hundred. On the other
nand, the Russian and Japanese contin-
gents are very large, and with their with
ord"ai the main strength Of the allies at
Peking would be taken away. AS matter
OF necessity, therefore. it is held that the
withdrawal of the larger forces will COM
pei the smaller forces Of Great Britain and
Germany to leave at the same time
GERMANY'S ATTITUDE.
Inc brief answer which Germany al
ready has made to this government states
that any general consideration OF the prop
osition will be dependent on inquiries as to
the condition of affairs at Peking. These
Inquiries are now in progress through the
German officials at the Chinese capital, and
their responses are expected to form the
basis of Germany's general answer. Those
IN position to take an intelligent view of
Germany's course say there is little doubt
or Germany's acceptance. One of the chief
reasons set forth for this course is that,
after all, the question re staying in Peking
is of secondary inpo, ance and is quite
insignificant compared With the far-reach-
ing question of maintaining an accord
among those continental nations which
thus far have acted together, not only as
to China, but as to many other questions
of general policy. In short, ii is felt that
Germanys accord with Russia and other
continental nations is of primary impor-
tance, whereas the holding of Peking is of
secondary character, and in such circum-
stances the primary consideration will pre-
vail
The course OF the British government is
being awaited with keen interest not only
for its effect upon the present question.
but because of the part it will have In
maintaining the accord between the pow
ers. There is a noticeable feeling among
some of the foreign representatives here
that Great Britain will decline to accept
the plan and will thereby become isolated
from the rest of the powers. In this con-
nection the present situation is being COM
pared to that at the close of the Japanese
Chinese war, when Russia, Germany and
France formed a triple alliance, which
practically determined the results of the
conflict. The issue at that time was as
to Japan's holding Chinese territory. par
ticularly the Liao-Tung peninsula. Great
Britain declined TO intervene, and to GER
tain extent became isolated, while Russia,
Germany and France, by their united ac-
ton, made it imperative that the peace
settlement should be the basis of Japan's
eventual withdrawal from the mainland of
Asia. 1t was remarked to-day in a we'll
posted diplomatic quarter that Great Brit
aims hesitation at this time might bring
about repetition CT the Japanese-Chinese
alliance, in which went, the opinion was
expressed, British Influence in the far East
CONTINUED ON SECOND PAGE)
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-02
Couriers Unable to Reach the Coast
with News of the Situation
at the Capital.
ANOTHER CROP OF RUMORS
SHANGHAI A FRUITFUL FIELD FOR
UNCONFIRMED STORIES.
Two Reports Which Say Neither
France Nor Britain VIII With
draw Troops from Pel<ing.

LONDON, Sept. 2, 4:25 a.. m.-The con-
tinued absence OF news from Peking, the
latest dispatch from the Chinese capital
being now ten days old, is arousing some
anxiety but as the country between Peking
and the coast is known to be swarming
with armed bands of Boxers it is not sur
prising that couriers are unable to reach
Tien-Tsin Shanghai reports are to the
effect that heavy French reinforcements
are landing at Taku. Ii Hung Chang, ii is
said has told diplomat that Russia, con-
sidering the mission to Peking accom-
plished, has agreed to request the powers
to follow her example and withdraw their
ministers and troops. The French consul,
however, declares that such a request to
France is entirely improbable.
a special dispatch from Berlin says it is
reported that Germany has rejected the
Russian proposal for the withdrawal Of
the troops and has made a counter pro-
posal that Russia shall retire. leaving the
other powers to follow their own course.
According to news agencys report,
there is not much doubt i1 London Of
fetal circles as to the attitude of England.
1t is pointed out that the withdrawal from
Picking at the present moment, without
definite understanding with the Chinese
government would be simply counting a re-
currence of recent events. No understand
ing by Ii Hung Chang would compensate
for the difficulties of further negotiations
from the coast. Until the powers receive
a direct assurance from the Chinese gov
ernment England is not prepared to with
draw her troops.
If is announced that the embassy has
forwarded to the Foreign Office a circular
containing the proposal for the withdrawal
of the allies from Peking.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-02
COL. HAY CONvALESCENT.
The Secretary of State Has Fully Re-
covered from His Recent Illness.

CONCORD, n. H. Sept L-Senator VIII
liam E. Chandler received a telegram this
forenoon from Hon. John Hay, secretary of
state, who is at Lake Sunnapee, denying
that he was seriously i'll. The secretary
said: my indisposition was slight, and
l am now in my usual health"
WASHINGTON. Sept. 1.-Letters received
here from intimate friends of Secretary
Hay at Newbury, N. H, where the secre-
tary of state has been spending the weeks
of the summer, absolutely deny the re-
ports of his serious illness. He arrived
there with severe cold, which was fol-
lowed by a slight attack of rheumatism,
complaint to which he has been subject
more or less for some years. This time it
yielded readily to treatment. and Mr.. Hay
is now entirely convalescent.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-02
BATCH OF SHANGHAI RUMoRs.
Britain Alleged to Have Promised ia
Defend Conservative viccroys.

LONDON. Sept. LIN the absence of
definite reliable news from China. Shanghai
is again distributing crop of rumors. Ac-
cording to reports from that city. Great
Britain has furnished Liu Kuen Yieh, the
viceroy Of Nanking. and Chang Chi Lung.
the viceroy of Hankow, with strong guar
antees against the reported intention OF
the dowager Empress to supersede them on
account of their alleged pro-foreigp tenden-
cies The guarantees are also said to in
clude opposition TO all attempts TO dismem-
her China The imperial court. IL is re-
ported remains at Tai-YuansFu. capital
of the province of Shan-Si. afraid TO move.
owing TO stories that the Chinese troops
are ravaging the country far and wide,
and arc even numbering imperial officials
who have been trying 10 join the fugitive
imperial court. The dispatches further as
sert that German legation will be estab-
lIshed at Shanghai. at least pending the
CONTINUED on SECOND PAGE)
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-02
TREATMENT OF FILIPINOs.
Senator Nelson Says McKinIey's Plan
Is Better Than Bryan's

ALEXANDRIA, Mimi, Sept 1-Senator
Knute Nelson delivered an address here
tonight. devoting himself exclusively to
the Philippine question. He gave an ex-
haustive review of the situation in the
islands, quoting from various official docu-
ments and reports, and closed as follows:
Having given them a stable form of
government, Mr.. Bryan would give them
their absolute independence and then pro-
tect them from the interference of other
nations. If 1t is our duty to establish a
stable form of government IL follows that
II Is our duty to see that such form of
government Is maintained, for without It
We cannot afford them adequate protection
against other nations. Without such a
government we would. before the world.
have no more right to say to foreign ma
tions, You must keep out OF the Philip
pines, than we have to say TO foreign ma
tons at this time. You must keep out of
China
''Aguinaldo and his chiefs represent the
most civilized and intelligent element of
their purpose to burn, sack and loot Ma
Mia, and to slaughter all foreigners in the
city. The independence the F'ilipinos would
enjoy under such leaders Aguinaldo and
his chiefs would be such independence as
the people of Haiti and San Domingo en-
1oy-lawlessness, partly restrained by brute
force and revolution succeeding revolution
ITO relfnquish our title and Sovereignty
tain stable government there, and TO
protect them against the inroads of foreign
nations, would make our task more diff
ficult and more burdensome than ever
THE programme of the Republican party
is just, plain and safe, and far less burden
some and problematicaL In brief, 1t is
this: Suppress the insurrection as rapidly
as possible. then establish a stable gov
ernment, and give the Filipinos as great a
degree of self-government as they are
capable of exercising and enjoying No
better. safer or less expensive prctectorate
can be given than by a stable and free gov
ernment under the auspices of the United
States. No foreign power could evade or
escape such protectorate.
And with a good. free and stable govern
ment established in the islands under the
American flag few troops would be re-
quired 10 maintain order. AS soon as the
Filipinos can get a fair opportunity to en-
JOY a free government under American
auspices and can fully realize the great
difference between Spanish and American
rule they will become peaceful and law
abiding. and very small army-not more
than 10000 more likely not over 5.000-will
be ample to maintain peace. law and order.
And surely there can be nothing alarming
in a standing army OF such numbers
las substitute for such q programme
and such results all that 4r. 1rTan can
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-02
FIRED INTO A CROWD.
Two Men Shot by n Policeman Who
Was Being Kicked.

NEW YORK, Sept Policeman ]. Ruth.
of the East Fifth-street station. in at
tempting to dispose crowd of young men
who had made habit of annoying passers
by at Avenue A and Eleventh street, was
tonight attacked by the crowd, who
knocked him down. AS he lay on his back
and was being kicked he drew his revolver
and shot into the crowd four times. One
bullet struck James Kinsella, twenty-three
years old, just below the heart and he is
at Bellevue Hospital, where his death is
expected at any minute. Another bullet
struck another man, but his friends took
him away before it was ascertained who
he was.