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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-02
Cause of Delayed Cablesram..

WASHINGTON, Sept LIN answer to
It's inquiries. the State Department has been
informed by the Western Union Telegraph
Company that the delays iii the transmits
sion of cablegrams between Washington
and the representatives OF the government
in China can be explained only by the
statement that up to the present time all
cablegrams intended for Taku, Tien-Tsin
or Picking have been obliged to pass from
Shanghai TO Che-Foo overland, telegraph
lines belonging to the Chinese government
and operated by it's agents. The company
announces that it has minimized the delay
between Taku and Shanghai by recently
completed cable from Che-Foo to Taku,
and its cable ship is preparing to lay an
other cable between Shanghai and Che
Foo, which will greatly improve the COM
munication.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-02
GRANTS WAY.
His Reticence Hid Great Shrcvdness
and Common Sense.

and Common Sense.
Hon. ]. d. Cox. in Scribner.
Grant was always disposed to work with
the tools he had, and through his whole
military career showed himself averse to
meddling much with the organization of
his army. He had strong likes and dis
likes, but was very reticent of his express
sion of them. He would quietly take adj
vantage of vacancies or of circumstances
to put where he wanted them. but
very rarely made a sweeping reorganiza-
ton. If any one crossed him or became
antagonistic without open characterization,
he would bear with il till an opportunity
came to get rid of the offender. He mated
verbal quarreling, never used violent Ian
guage, but formed his judgments and
bided his time for acting on them. This
sometimes looked like lack of frankness,
and there were times when warm but
honest alteration would have cleared the
air and removed Misunderstanding. II
was really due TO sort Of shyness which
was curiousiy blended with remarkable
faith in himself. From behind his wall of
taciturnity he was on the alert to see what
was within sight, and TO form opinions of
men and things that rooted fast and be-
came part OF his mental constitution He
sometimes unbent and would talk with ap-
parent freedom and ease. but, so far as /
observed Ii was in the way of narrative or
anecdote, and almost never in the form of
discussion or comparison of views II
used to be said that during the vfcksburg
campaign he liked 10 have Sherman and
'iSi nci sun fuect at MS tent, ana would
manage TO set them TO discussing the mill
tary situation Sherman would be bril-
liant and trenchant: Mcpherson would be
politely critical and intellectual: Rawiins
would break In occasionally with some
blunt and vigorous. opinion OF his own
Grant sat impossible and dumb in his
camp chair. smoking: but the lively discus
sion stimulated his strong common sense
and gave him more assured confidence I'm
the judgments and conclusions he reached
He sometimes enjoyed, with spice of real
humor. the mistaken assumption OF fluent
men that reticent ones lack brains
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-02
LIS CREDENTIALS.


The question of Il Hung Chang's ere
dentials is now said to be ancient history.
1t is pointed out that all of the govern
ments involved in the Chinese troubles are
a unit. according to their official declara-
tions, in their willingness to negotiate with
the Chinese government as soon as some
responsible representatives of that govern
ment can be found. When such a govern
ment is installed it can itself dispose OF the
question of Ii Hung Chapg's credentials.
and 1t is said to he idle to raise objections
now to their sufficiency in advance of any
meeting of plenipotentiaries. The other
matter, relative to LII Hung Changs threat
ened detention by the foreign admirals.
also has lost significance and point. The
State Department, which never doubted
that Ii Hung Chang was at Shanghai, is
confirmed in this belief by press dispatch
of apparent authenticity published this
morning. 1t is not believed that Earl Ii
will go to Taku or Tien-Tsin. where the
least danger of interference on their part
of his personal liberty.
The Castine arrived at Annoy this morn
ing She started from Shanghai on the 18th
ult. for that port in answer to the appeal
of Consul Johnson to safeguard American
interests. The voluntary action of the jap
anese in Withdrawing their forces from
Annoy undoubtedly has relieved the interna-
may necessitate the retention of the Cas-
tine at Annoy for some time TO prevent
rioting by the Chinese.
The Navy Department has given no in
structionS to Commander Wilde. of the
Oregon, relative TO the destination of his
big ship, since Secretary Longs cablegram
of two months ago authorizing him to re-
sumo his interrupted voyage to Taku. LII
is said a the department that this project.
however, is not likely to be carried out,
but that the Oregon will be assigned to a
post by the commander-in-chief of the sta
ton. Admiral Remey and in all likelihood
that post will not be Taku. Owing to her
draft the Oregon would be required to lie
about fourteen miles off shore at that place
on poor anchorage, not desirable posi-
ton for low freeboard battleship. 1t is
believed that the big vessel probably will
go 10 Shanghai. rather that sho will be
sent to the mouth of the Yang-Tse TO carry
out the engagement of the United States to
contribute toward the protection of the
transport service.
No messages were received from Minister
Conger any Of the United States officials
in China
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cept Ii Hung Chang as go-between IN the
negotiations Is well received, although IL Is
still desired that he produce tangible evil
dence that he is acting for the central
power. In fact, France is ready TO treat
with any plenipotentiary able to furnish
proper credentials. Russia's proposal 10
withdraw troops from Picking comedies
favor Of a conciliatory policy.
The acceptance of these two propositions
by all the powers IS considered i'm
portant step towards satisfactory solu-
ton, and one which will avoid causing a
CONFUSION within China and will minimize
the danger OF conflict among the powers.
Germany and Italy form doubtful factor
In the present exchange Of views, but IL is
thought the weight OF the pacific influence
of the other nations will bear down any
bellicose intentions on their part in the
scales OF European policy.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-02
"Fro.t.v Becoming Universal.

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal.
COLUMBUS, Ind, Sept 1.-The long
heralded and extensively advertised open
ing of the Democratic campaign occurred
here to-day and was frost of the most
pronounced type. John Kern, the Demo-
cratic candidate for Governor, and Rep
resentative j. j. Lentz, of Columbus, O.,
were the drawing cards. These gentlemen
arrived from indianapolis at $50 a. m. and
were met at the station by not TO exceed
two dozen of the faithful and escorted to
the headquarters, in the Belvidere Hotel
block. The parade was advertised for
O'Clock this afternoon, but failed to ma
terialize, the Continental Drum Corps ac-
companying the speakers and the City
Band being the only marchers on the
street. 1t is a remarkable fact that not a
single shout for the Democratic nominees
national, state or local-was heard oil the
streets to-day.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-02
views of Sir ernest satovy.

British minister to Japan, who is return
ing TO his post after a three months vaca-
ton at home, was a cabin passenger on
the steamship Campania, which locked to-
day. He will cross the continent by rail-
and will sail for Toxic from San Francisco.
About the Chinese situation Sir Ernest
said:
II am a little behind in that matter on
account Of crossing the Atlantic. When /
left the other side supposed that the set
tlement of the trouble would be left in the
hands of the military authorities of the al
lies, but, according to the American news
papers which 1 received at quarantine L
see that the settlement will be diplomatic
matter. AS to the reported agreement be-
tween Russia and the United States to
withdraw their troops from China, I should
say that whatever America wants England
will consent to"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-02

NEW. YORK. Sept. 1--Arrived: Deutsch-
land, from Southampton and Cherbourg;
Cutie, from Liverpool. Sailed: Manitou,
for London; Umbria, for Liverpool Pre-
toria, for Hamburg, via Plymouth and
Cherbourg; Rotterdam, for Rotterdam, via
Boulogne: Aller, for Bremen, via Cherbourg
and Southampton; Furnessia, for Glasgow.
HONG-KONG, Sept. ARRIVED: Ameri-
ca Maru, from San Francisco. via Honolulu
and Yokohama.
LIVERPOOL, Sept. ARRIVED: Lucania.
from New York. Sailed: Etruria for New
York.
CHERBOURG, Sept. 1-Sailed: St Louis,
from Southampton, for New York.
ANTWERP, Sept. 1.-Sailed: Kensington,
for New York.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-02
NEW TRANSATLANTIC LINER.
1t Will Land United States Mails on
the Southwest Coast of Ireland.

the Southwest Coast OF ireland.
NEW YORK, Sept. IA dispatch to the
World from London says: IAN official
communication has been received from
Dover concerning the use of that port by
the new line of transatlantic mail steam
ers, to be built and owned in the United
States and called the Atlantic Shipping
Company This company has been formed
for the purpose of running weekly steam
ers between New York and England and
me continent. and, it is stated, Is to be
subsidized by the United States for car
rying mails. The first port for these liners
On this side of the Atlantic will be Bere
Haven, on the extreme southwest OF
Ireland, at the entrance of Bantry bay.
This is a naval station for the British fleet,
and is defended by forts erected on an
island and on the mainland. 1t contains
all the necessaries, including depth or
water, for such q port.
Among the bills passed by Parliament
last session was one enabling railway
TO be constructed from the pier In Bere
Haven harbor almost in straight line
to Rosslare, on the east coast, where the
Great Western Railway of England Is now
establishing a line of fast mail steamers
to do the fifty-seven miles passage to Fish
Guard, Wales in two and three-quartery
hours. The effect of this arrangement will
be that a special train leaving Bere Haven
with mails and passengers will be at Pad
ClngtOn IN less imam thirteen hours. InlS,
as compared with the Queenstown route, is
a clear gain Of over eight hours in time, as
Bere Haven is six hours west Of Queens
town. On the many occasions of stormy
weather. when mail steamers cannot get
into Queenstown and must proceed to Liv-
erpool, the gain will be increased, as Bere
Haven harbor is available In all weather.
with forty to fifty fathoms of water. The
steamers Of this new line, after leaving
Bere Haven, will call at Havre and then
come on to Dover, subsequently proceeding
tc Flushing. The steamers are to be con-
structeG to maintain an average speed of
twenty-five knots across the Atlantic,
United States subsidy being conditional on
this speed"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-02

anc her troops cheering. The band OF the
German ship responded with the Mar
seIiles," and the French band replied with
the German national anthem. The field
marshal was formally received by the Brit
ish political resident at Alden and after
wards proceeded on his Journey TO China.
John b. Jackson, the United States
charge d'anaires. denies the correctness Of
the reports cabled here from Washiniton
regarding the question regarding Russia's
note. He has seen the text of the note and
says the published reports are incorrect.
Die Wocne contains article written
b. the ex-cssef OF the Chinese torpedo serv-
ice Kretscnmar. describing how China is
ureDared for war
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-02

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. /. - The big
steamer Californian, bound from this port
for Manila with nearly 5000 tons of sup
plies for the army in the Philippines, is
now out forty-five days, and 20 per cent.
reinsurance has been offered on the YES
sci. The steamer is overdue from Homo
lulu TO Manila easily fifteen days. and the
general impression among shipping men
here is that she has broken her shaft or
met with some other accident. The Cali
works on May II, and this is her maiden
voyage She belongs to the American
Hawaiian Steamship Company, but is un-
der charter to the government. She is 4SS
feet long and her measured capacity is
$1,000 tons. Her captain is George d. Nor
rison, who was sent here from New York
TO take command.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-02

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
GREENSBURG, Ind, Sept. 1.-The DEM
ocratic county convention convened in this
city this morning. The committee on reso-
lutions adopted the state and national plat
forms and arraigned the Republican cam
didates and Republican ex-officials. The
following county ticket was nominated:
For representative, William f. Robbins,
of westport; sheriff. Jacob NJ Senior. of
Clarksburg; treasurer, George p. Shoe
maker, of Greensburg; surveyor, Harry G..
Sandusky; coroner DIR. NJ. c. Vest, of
Forest Hill.
While presenting the names of the sew
eral candidates delegate from Clay town
ship dramatically rebuked the nominating
speakers and the chairman of the conven-
ton for their failure to refer to the name
of William Jennings Bryan.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-02

MACON, Ga, Sept bishop Warren A
Gambler, Of the Methodist Church, was
asked to-day what the attitude of the
church toward the Chinese missions would
be, in view of the present troubles in China
THE church is absolutely unaffected by
the trouble In China, and the missions there
will proceed as they have hitherto" said
the bishop. 1T will be the same when
Paul went into Philippi. The troubles
there had no effect on him and his going
was vastly more important to the world
missionaries I'm China will have more in
f1uence on the future of that nation than
the captains that have been sent over.
The missionaries have not been recalled.
The work will continue as heretofore.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-02
Soldiers Sail for Manila.

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 1.-The trans
port Logan has sailed for Manila, via
Nagasald, with 1,63S enlisted men and 81
cabin passengers, including officers. The
Logan carries the headquarters band of
the First and Second battalions of the
First Regiment, and the headquarters band
and the Third Battalion of the Second IN
fantry, under command of Lieut.. Col
August W. Curtiss. Among the passengers
on the Logan are Major Koehler, of the
Thirty-seventh Infantry, and Major Bolton,
of the Twenty-fourth Infantry. There are
also eleven acting assistant surgeons and
female nurses.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-02
Cigar Makers Strike Practically Owe

NEW YORK, Sept 1.-The big cigar
makers strike. the most important both
in the number of persons involved and in
duration in the history of organized labor
in this city, is drawing to close. 1t is
not ended yet, but after fight of twenty
six weeks. two members of the cigar MAX
ers combination have broken away from
their association and surrendered to the
strikers. The strike has involved ten
thousand persons in this city. and has
spread to Philadelphia, Lancaster, York
and McSherrytown, Pa. where about 5000
more workers have been called out in
branch factories operated by members of
the manufacturers combination.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-02
TO RESUME ON TUESDAY.
Twelve Thousand Tin-Plate Workers
Affected by New Scale.

PITTSBURG, Sept. 1.-About 1900 idle
tin-plate workers of the American Tin
plate Company throughout the country will
resume work next Tuesday. This is the re-
suit of the scale conference between the
Amalgamated Association representatives
and the manufacturers. which ended here
tonight. The scale, as signed tonight, is
the same as last years rate of s425 a box
I. c. coke plate. but concessions were made
on the base weight which give the workers
an advance CT 8 per cent The tinhouse
scale will be adjusted next Friday.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-02
RAIN AND COOLER.
Showers and Thunderstorms Through
out Indiana To-day.

WASHINGTON. Sept. Forecast for
Sunday and Monday:
For Ohio-Showers or thunderstorms and
cooler on Sunday afternoon and evening:
Monday showers: variable winds.
For lndiana-Showers or thunderstorms
on Sunday; cooler in northern portion:
Monday showers; fresh south to west
winds.
For Illinois-Showers or thunderstorms
On Sunday; cooler in northern portion on
Monday; partly cloudy, probably showers;
fresh south to west winds
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-02
FRANCE IN ACCORD
With United states, Russia and ia
pan in Opposing Partition.

copyright 1900 by the Associated Press.l
PARIS. Sept. 1.-The Chinese situation,
as viewed in Paris. has assumed a brighter
aspect. The practical unanimity of the
United States. Russia. France and Japan
In the desire 10 maintain the integrity of
the empire is regarded dlsposinS Of any
question Of partition. Engiand's position is
undoubtedly as strongly favorable to the
foregoing policy as is that of any power
mentioned. but ii is more pleasing TO
France that bonds OF accord should be
shown between the United States, France
and Russia. and that these nations should
appear to be the controlling influence to-
wards peace. Americas proposition TO ac-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-02
OPENING WAS A FIZZLE
REPRESENTATIVE LENTZ SPOKE
THIRTY MINUTES AND QUIT.
Floyd County Democratic Failure
Wayne County Farmers Not
for Bryan This Year.
special to the Ipdianapol,s journal.

Special TO the indianapolis Journal
NEW ALBANY, Ind, Sept 1.-The wide
ly-advertised opening meeting of the DEM
ocrats of Floyd county, held here tonight.
was a fizzle, and the members of the coun-
ty committee and party leaders were great
ly disappointed. The star orator, John J..
Lentz, of Ohio, was likewise a disappoint-
ment, and after speaking about thirty min
utes was hurried away, ostensibly to catch
a train. The crowd which gathered, from a
conservative estimate, would not exceed
eight hundred persons, including men,
women, children and the Republicans
drawn out Of curiosity. In addition to
Lentz, John Overmyer, of North Vernon,
and Congressman Zenor. of this district,
spoke.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-02
SENSATIONAL RuMoR DENIED.
No Disagreement Between Secretary
Hay and President Mckinley.

WASHINGTON, Sept. L-Afr. Adee. the
acting secretary of state. does not hesitate
to set the seal of his disapprovai on the
stories that have been put afioat TO the
effect that there has been a disagreement.
Of policy between the President and Secre-
tary Hay as to China, involving possible
changes in the Cabinet. Mr.. Adee says
these stories are absolutely lacking in foun-
dation. He feels able to enter the broadest
denial Of the accuracy Of the statements Ter
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-02

WINNIPEG, Sept. IA large party from
China arrived last night, en- route East.
Captain Limpis, of H. NJ S. Terrible. who
saw service at Ladysmith, and who has
been with the British fleet on the Chinese
station during the present troubles, arrived
by to-night's train. The returning mission
aries In the city are Rev. DR. and Mrs.
Menzie and Rev. Mr.. Mckenzie. They re-
port having had trying times.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-02
BOXERS IN CONTROL.
CONCLUDED FROM FIRST PAG

CONCLUDED FROM FIRST PAGE.)
arrival in China of Field Marshal Won
Waidersee.
The following dispatch has been received
from Annoy. Aug 81: THE Japanese land
forces have been withdrawn from here and
at Kelang-Fu only eighty marines remain
ashore. These, and sixty British marines
landed Aug. 30. WILL presumably. be with
drawn shortly. The japanese troops on
their way here from Formosa. have been
ordered to return
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-02
Commended by Methodist..

DENVER. Col, Sept. 1.-The Colorado
Conference of the Methodist Church, in ses-
sion at Salida to-day, almost unanimously
passed a resolution commencing the Chi
nese policy of the administration and also
applauding 1.-The course of all those who in
the Senate and House of Representatives
have supported the administration in the
foreign policy which means an open door
for Christianity well for trade and
the protection of American life and prop
erty all over the world"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-02
Getting On.

Chicago Times-Herald.
Eyes, the Murklesons are coming up fast
in society"
Il haven't heard anything about their
daughter marrying a nobleman, and they
don't seem to be entertaining any very
prominent people,
That's all true enough but they've be-
gun to call their summer cottage a bun
galow."
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-02
Democratic Ticket in Wayne.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
RICHMOND. Ind, Sept. 1.-The Wayne
county Democrats opened the campaign
here to-day with speeches by Judge Good
ing, of Greenfield, and Judge Mckee, of
Connersville. The following ticket was
nominated: Joint representative for Wayne
and Fayette counties. Byron Hughes, Con-
nersville; representative, Thomas Clark,
Richmond; prosecuting attorney, Judge l..
c.. Abbott, Richmond; sheriff, b. +. Hat
field, Jackson township; treasurer, Frank
Ebert, Cambridge City; coroner, DR.. Rich
ard Schillnger, Richmond; surveyor,
George w. Gates, Richmond; commission
ers, John G. Schwegman, Richmond, and
w. A. Roth, Jackson township; county
councilmen, Thomas j. Study, DIR. j. j.
Rife Alonzo Boyd, w. c. Jefferies. Bar
zilla Clark, Riley Hiatt and William Dear
dorff. The first three mentioned are already
members of the Council, Mr.. Study being
president.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-02

HONG-KONG. Sept. 1.-About 5000 Chi
nese are reported TO have left Annoy on
account of the landing of foreign troops
there The British consul at Annoy has
issued a proclamation in Chinese, reassur-
ing the people that they viii be protected
by the local authorities. The STATS OF the
Chinese newspapers at Canton have been
released. but the papers will probably re-
sumo publication. Their suppression has
produced bad impression on the Can
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-02

CHICAGO, Sept. 1.-After several weeks
of unsuccessful efforts to carry on the
construction of the new federal building
with nonunion iron workers Contractor Os-
car Daniels has signed the agreement of
the Bridge and Structural Iron Workers
Union, and all the nonunion men in his
employ will be discharged and work re-
sumed with union men Tuesday morning.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-02

NEW YORK, Sept. lire at Peekskill
tonight destroyed several valuable horses
belonging to Edward Lester. One of the
animals burned was the high jumper
Comedian with a record of six feet and
-four inches. The animal won first prize
last year at Madison-souare Garden and
was valued at $4,000.
CUMBERLAND Nd, Sept 1.-The plant
and yards OF the Otter Creek Lumber Com
pany at Hambleton. w. Va, eighty miles
southwest of this city, were destroyed by
fire to-day, with 100000 feet of lumber.
Loss. s250.O0o partly covered by insurance.