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ton. His endowment of the chair Of polit-
ical economy arose from his desire to have
the correct principles Of the church enter
into our political life. He felt the need OF
books, and he began, two and half years
before his death. the endowment of the
library of our lay schools He promised
$1,000 year until the fund would reacn
$4,000. He was honored by our molly
father, Leo XIII, and he bears on his
breast the medal of the Knights OF St
Gregory, which constituted him member
of the immediate body guard of his holt
ness. He died July %, 1898, martyr to his
devotion to business.
I'VE are proud of the sturdy Catholic
faith which gave motive to his life and gen
crosby He was. fearless In denounclng
wrong and entirely without Jealousy In his
relations with others. He regarded wealth
as a gift from God, to be used for the
benefit of humanity, and he pract1ced what
he believed. He our friend, and we
loved and respected him. He was our bene-
factor, and we honor him. His example
will remain to point to his life as model
of success through business integrity. A
simple faith was his blessing, and he valued
his Catholcity more than his immense
wealth. May his memory be ever cherished
in our university as the memory of Cath
Ole who loved his church. his race and his
country, and used his wealth to benefit
mankind
Cardinal Gibbons held an impromptu re-
ception in the corridor after the exercises
and hundreds paid their homage to him.
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attended by a large and enthusiastic audi
ence and was success from every stand
point. One of the features Of the evening
was the one-act farce entitled mo Cure.
No Pay" The remainder of the program
consisted of a piano solo by MIR. Blodgett.
vocal solos by Miss Nicholson, Rotations
Perry, vocal solos by Mrs. Kirby and Mr..
Campbell and Delsarte exercises by Mrs.
Campbell.
The improvement of the roadway on
Brfghtwood avenue is under way. In the
past few days large quantities of crushed
metal have been added to the surface.
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TIMELY DISCOVERY.
Suspected Attempt to Wreck b. and o.
Train Mt Laurel.

Train at Laurel.
Special Correspondence of The Evening Star
LAUREL, Md, June Z, 1900.
While crossing the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad near the depot here last night,
about 10 o'clock, a citizen noticed some
Instructions placed in one of the frogs of
the track, and upon investigating he found
several large stones placed that when
train passed over, the frogs would have
been forced open and In all likelihood the
train would have been thrown off. The
gentleman who first discovered the trick
spoke to several others, and upon further
search other stones were found In another
switch. Suspicion points to an unknown
man who was seen lettering near the track
where the distractions were found and who
was kept under surveillance until the night
Waterman was brought to the scene. The
suspect, however, got scent of what was
going on, and in some unaccountable way
made his escape. A large searching party
got together, and during the search an ac-
complete, it is thought. was scared from
box car while the party was on the oppo-
site side of the railroad. He also escaped.
1t Is thought one Of the two had been seen
to try several doors of different stores in
the town. He was fully described to the
night Waterman.
mund Hill. a well-known citizen and mer-
chant of this town. was one of the five
young ladies of the graduating class of the
Washington Law School who received diplo-
mas at the Luther Memorial Church In
Washington last Tuesday night.
Mr.. Norman Ellis. who was the first per-
son to be appointed In the rural free de-
livery service in this section, has given up
his place here to accept position with the
Baltimore and Potomac Railroad Company
at Washington.
A lawn fete held by the Ladies' Aid Soce-
ty of Centenary NJ. E. Church, on the
grounds of the parsonage. recently, was a
very successful affair in every way, quite a
large sum being netted.
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TROUBLE IN A CHURCH
ALLEGED CLASH BETWEEN LEAD
ERs IN HAMLINE ORGANIZATION.
Advocates of Modern Methods Dis
agree With Adherents of the
Older School.

A controversy Of some magnitude has
been raging in Hamline NJ. E. Church re-
Gently, and while the question at issue is
said to have been settled. the resulting feel
ing is still strong, and the congregation is
said to be pretty thoroughly divided. The
question in dispute relates to the personnel
of the Sunday school.
1t will be remembered that Hamline
Church was formed after a heated contro-
versy over the Sunday school of McKendree
Church, on Massachusetts, avenue, thirty
five years ago, the members Withdraw wing
therefrom organizing at Union League
Hall, on 9th street near d street Twenty
years ago Hamline underwent very much
the same experience. only a man, and not
two women. as at present, was the casus
bell1 II such term Is permissible in dis
cussing church affairs
The controversy in 1880 was over the re-
tention of MIR. John D. Croissant as super
intendent of Hamline Sunday school, and
it was so bitter, it Is said. that few of
those who were most vigorous in opposition
to Mr.. Crofssant were disciplined for the
methods they were alleged to have used
and were consequently retired from the
church for some time until restored 1t is
said, on their own application.
The Sunday school of Hamline at present
Is governed, 1t Is said, by school board,
which is numerically large, consisting of
fifty or sixty members of the congregation.
The lady superintendent of the primary
school for long time has been Mrs Roach,
who has been an indefatigable Hamline
worker for a quarter of a century and
more, and who Is withal regarded as an
old school Methodist of the strict dis
ciplfnarian school,
Demand MeGcrn Ideas.
Now, the story goes. that some of the old
members of the church who had never for
given Mrs. Roach for her championship Of
the cause of Mr.. Croissant, interested
number Of younger members, both in age
and church connection, in the idea of intro
tfucing more modern ideas in the Sunday
school and loosening up the rigfdity as 1t
were in favor of the easier style of what is
called the new dispensation. Accordingly.
some time last spring the school board
met and adopted a new constitution for the
government of the Sunday school. and then
chose Mrs. Kitty Johns, who had been
assistant superintendent under Mrs. Roach,
as the latter's successor. This action was
taken while the pastor. Rev. w. R. Strick-
len, was in North Carolina Ill.
The older members Of Hamline. 1t Is I'M
derstood, grew wroth as good people
can over this condition of affairs, and Rev.
DR.. Wilson. then presiding elder, and Rev.
DIR. Lucien Clarke. present presiding elder.
were consulted, and both affirmed that the
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Bows Wool Suits.

Broken lots of Boys Brownie Suits, many
different patterns: but all neat and stylish
and of high grade. Have sold CT MQ
up to $9.1 NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. apaO. yO
Boys Double Breasted Novelty Suits,
made mp in Fancy Cheviots-to fit ages 3,
4 and 5 years only. Have sold G 40
up to $500 Choice. ........ - 40
Small sizes only in Boys Double Breast ed
Suits and 3piece Short Pants Suits: made
up In strictly All-wool Cheviots of neat and
dressy patterns-and have been CD m9
selling up to $50. Choice. apEe>C
Boys Long Pants Suits. Single Breasted
cut. in popular patterned Atwood Cheviots
scattering sizes. of eourse-but Suits that
have been selling up to $3.50. Ga O2
Cnolce. W WV
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school board had no authority to adopt
such summary measures Upon DIR. Strick-
lens return he Immediately declared the
proceedings of the board null and void and
Mrs Roach was reinstated and Mrs Johns
retired.
As result of this, so leading member
OF the congregation. who is on the Mrs
johns side of the controversy, stated yes
terday. young people are now leaving Ham
line Church for others. among them being
several young men who have been active
hitherto in Sunday school work.
Differences Over Church Work.
Another member said that the trouble
lay in the differences of opinion re-
garding church work and the man
ner of conducting It between the old
members, who are set In the ways of
strict discipline, and the younger mem
bers, who believe that modern progress de-
InandS more reasonable prosecution of
churcn work. This member further said
that the very large falling off in the mem
bershfp of the Methodist Church. which
mas occasioned so much concern at recent
conferences, might be directly traced to the
rigid discipline in question. which was not
altogether congenial to modern young per-
sons.
The friends of Mrs. Roach declare that
the movement against her was inspired en-
tirely by i'll feeling on the part Of a few.
and that 1t was furthered by the use of
frequent false statements to influence the
many. No one on either side of the contro-
versy would discuss the difficulty for pub
LEGATION in their individual capacity when
approached by Star reporter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-07

Blottefs' are shown In the shops outlined
| in the form of large lilies. They are made
of white botting paper with ornamental
covers, on which the shadows In the flower
are deftly suggested. and are tied with
dainty bows of palest green or white satin
ribbon.
In a Russian journal a writer estimates
that to reach the level of other European
countries Russia would have to construct
$1,000 additional miles of railroad. not in
Guiding Siberia, in order to have the length
of its railways commensurate with the
population.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-07
Ribbons.

Novelty Ribbon Beltings, in Navy Blue,
Cardinal and New Blue; in Persian and
Golf effects. REDUCED from Soc. n A.
a yard to- .................... HUG.
3A-ineh Velvet Ribbon, In Yellow, Gray,
Bluet and Brown. REDUCED AOc
from 69c. to. T|Ss
Plaid Taffeta Ribbons. 81, inches wide;
good color combinations. RE- NDc
DUCED from 81 to...-......... T>Ss
Black Velvet Ribbons. linen back and
what is left Of each width is just about
cut in half in price:
No. WAS 6c.-Now Sc.
No. 5-Was 7c.-Now 4c.
No. 6-Was 9c.-Now &c.
No. 6H-Was 10c.-Now &c.
No. WAS 13c.-Now &c.
No. S-Was 15c.-Now Sc.
No. 9-Was 1Sc.-Now Sc.
No. 10 Was 19c.-Now 1Oc.
No. 11-Was 21c.-Now he.
No. 12-Was 25c.-Now BE.
No. 14-Was a.Sc.-Now lie.
Satin Taffeta Ribbons. 8 inches wide. in
Old Rose Green. Pink. Bluet, Biscuit Light
Blue, Turquoise and Pastel Green. Roc
Reduced from Sic. yard to-. WV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-07
Bows Wash Saaifs.

Boys Single and Double Breasted Crash
Coats and Pants; the hest quality of Crash
these are ard of all kinds together there is
every size from IA to 10 years. G n nm
REDI ED from $3.50 to...... - sVV
BOYS Wash Sailor Suits. in Crash Gala
tea Cloth Linen and Sicilian; some plain,
some in combination: all cutely trimmed.
Broken SiZcS-bGt suits that have
been selling from $50 to 50. G n AZ
Choice W ~
BOYS Wash Sailor and Brownie Suits. in
Crash Linen and Fancy effects; scattering
s i, s values up to sl'ss. for A8c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-07
Housefurnishin

Ready-mixed Paints. assorted e.
colors; Zoe. kind reduced to.... SCs
Hard Oil Enamels~ for enameling n M
Bath Tubs; 25c. kind, REDUCED to We
Mothaline Moth Balls: double r.
strength; DC. quality ............... eDSs
Clothes Bars. with 8 arms; worth n M
Decorated Plates. some Carlsbad, e.
some American; worth 10c.-for.... O&e
Covered Dishes, decorated and gold hfOo
Carlsbad China Meat Dishes. attractively
decorated decor assorted sizes; worth 25c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-07

Sunday School Teacher during lesson on
the Children of IsraeD-"Robert. tell ME
why 1t was the children of Israel built q
golden calf .-.s'- -r-e
they didn't have gold enough to make .
cow."-L.ife.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-07
Army Orders

A board of officers consisting of Majors
Charles X. Winnie surgeon, u s. A., and
Medad c. Martin. quartermaster. U. s. ";
Capt Peter S. Bonus, 1st U. s. Cavalry.
and First Lieut.. Delamere Skerrett, Sd u
S. Cavalry. has been appointed to meet at
Sheridan, Wyo., on June % next to examine
and report to the Secretary of War upon
the most suitable site for permanent
military post on the military reservation
near that place. giving full consideration
to facilities for rail communication direct
to the post. surface and subsurface DRAIN
age, sewerage and water supply.
Acting Assistant Surgeon Michael z.
Hughes, U. S. A, has been relieved from
duty in the department of Porto Rico and
ordered to San Francisco for duty in the
department of California.
Acting Assistant Surgeon Rodney d.
Smith. U. S. A, has been ordered to proceed
from Bloomington, Ind. to San Francisco
for duty in the department of California.
Sergeant Major William II. Clendenin,
46th Infantry. U. S. ". now in the Philip
pines, has been discharged to accept
commission as second lieutenant in that
regiment.
Acting Assistant Surgeon Ben. H. Met
calf, L. s. A., has been ordered to proceed
from Winthrop to Fort Banks, Mass, to
relieve First Lieut.. Samuel NJ. Warehouse.
assistant surgeon. U. s. A. who is ordered
to Fort Meade for duty in the department
of Dakota.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-07

45-inch La Tosca Dotted Net. White and
BLACK lac reduced from s2'4s Sl.48
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Ladies' Wool Suits

\ small lot of 20 tailor-made Suits,
in almost big variety as there are
Suits, including many weaves. in assorted
coiors; Etnn. tight fitting and coat styles
last of regular lots of ours that have been
selling up to SO and $3.50. so O2
For Friday Observation-Disclosures. ~>o/O
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-07

20-inch Venice Lace. White and Cream;
So. 10 yard to. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. ap~f
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-07
RnWs' Waists.

Broken lot of White Linen Shirt Waists.
famous Star brand small Illaits back and
front collar attached; sizes from 81
TO II years. Were $3.50. NOW. TOSSo
Eoys' Fancy Percale Star Waists made
same. dressy style as above lot ami d SC
worth from s3c to 81 %. Choice. '0Ss
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-07
Muslin Underwear.

We're having midsummer sale this
week-and that. Of course has made many
broken lots in Drawers. Chemises, Corset
Covers. Gowns ard Skirts of different
grades. We've gathered them all together
on a special table for Friday ANc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-07
Infants Wear,

3 Infants Pique Refers. all 4-year size;
slightly soiled. but fashionahly O2c
made. Worth S4.25. YOU
Children's Lawn and Bingham Dresses
sizes 2. ) md years; In different color
ings and patterns: trimmed with embroid-
cry and lace. We've made two lots of
them-Those worth so NOW EMo
zoe. Those worth CSC. NOW. OYGs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-07
Millinery.

Ladies' Trimmed Walking Hats, fancy
straws, with scarfs and quflls. These
Hats have sold up to $3.50. zaN~
Assorted lot Untrimmed Straw Shapes;
desirable and in good variety. Worth up
to SIPS reduced for choice 1 or
Table of violets. Poppies. Roses. Chrys-
anthemums and all the fashionable trim
ming fowers-natural and art colors
REDUCED from 35c. and soc. e.
uuuCu OSo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-07
Corsets.

Heavy demands the soc. Corsets leave
us about 80 pairs in scattering sizes from
"a TO 30. All White. with medium waist
two side steels. boned bust and OdE~
finished with embroidery. Choice. ZYSe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-07
Underskirts.

Small lot Ladies' Colored Summer Under
skirts; some plain linen, others colored and
fancy Lawns. finished with RIFLES and
plating. Actually the materials 49,
overcast DUR special price. ......... 6CSs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-07
Ladies' Gloves.

2-clasp Kid Gloves. In Black White
and culurs-the last Of that lot We tittcd
and guaranteed At Sc.-really a superior
81 Glove. BrNken sizes from dGNr
81 TO 4. For Friday only 49,. WV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-07
Wash Skirts.

About co Ladies' Linen Dress Skirts
some of these Of ours that you have been
unable to duplicate under 81 80: made with
raised and fclled and tailor finished
throughout. All lengths. For dD2<-
Friday at. wv
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-07
Mems FURNISHINGS.

Broken lot of Blue Lisle Thread Shirts
and Drawers-REDUCED from 81 N2c
q garment to-. uOSs
Full Regular Made English Lisle Thread
Drawers, with satin bands-scat-
s ssr IN to sizes-kEpocED from ST rs
Broken lot Of Mems Blue Cashmere Draw
ers; the best of the $3.50 grade 7SC
REDUCED to-. 1OSs
Broken lot of Mems Blue Derby Shirts,
with satin fronts and pearl buttons De-
REDUCED from soc. to. @oNe
Broken lot Of Mems Madras Neglige Shirts,
In variety Of patterns; some with separate
cuffs: some with 2 collars and pair a NJ
Of cufs-regular 75c. grade, for. T-f%s
Broken lots of Mems Sllk-bosom Neglige
Shirts and Stiff bosom PPrcale Shirts; for
mer stripes and latter are choice new
effects; with separate cuffs to
match. Values, I5c. and 81, for 2dH~
choice at. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. WV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-07
Dress Goods.

Lot Wool and silk and WOOL Dress Nov
elites I'm many patterns and colors. but
l fnsn oe. qaA garG to. REDUCED 2hc.
Atwood Barge Suiting: 48 inches wide,
in Violet Green and Navy Blue; SmC
reduced from $1.5O to. WV
Black Silk and Wool Crepon. in small
blister effects; only 100 yards left:
40 inches wide; REDUCED from MQC
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-07
Hosiery.

ladies' Fast Black Opera Length Hose:
Just the thing fer bathing or bicycle Mc
riding; 35c. vatue, fir. ...... YNs
Ladies' Fancy Lisle and Cotton Hose,
stripes. checks, and DOTS: Hernstlorf dyed
French finish; 4sc.- and 59c. grades. 32-
Choice -..,,r,.s ............. OSA>e
80 ~ =, Il
Infants Blac& WHITE and Tan Ful1 Reg,
p p'iF %4es los: Es5'h T.; s.a2ac.
Girls Drop-stitch Hose. fine gauge and
fast Black; sizes TO IA only; 1Or
worth DOC. a|Se
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-07
Handkerchief.

Handkerchief.
Lot of Ladies' Pure Linen Hemstitched
Initial Handkerchiefs-every letter is NOT
here-but they are 21c. quail 1IZc
ladies' Warranted All-lincn fshcer at
thaD l1andkerchiefs, with lace in e..
serted corners; full 121ac. value. ..... SSe
Very finest of Hand-loomed French Linen
Handkerchiefs. embroidered artistically-the
kind we've retailed at $40 each. G mQ
Only four ieft-ChOfce. ......... apOs$o
"Notios1s."
Ladies' Misses and Children's Side Gar
tiers. with rubber buttons; the pop
ular style that Sc. pair. To- 2C
morrow Observation-Disclosures. OSs
Ladies'. Misses and Children's Fancy silk
Side Carriers. REDUCED FROM 1Sr
Ladies' silk Abdominal Supporters. with
belt-scll always at 35c. RE- 1 Sc
DUCED to. AoSs
Lot of Imported Novelty Pin Cushions
only one sH or two of n kind-redured Sc.
from pc to-. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. nOSs
Grape Scissors-you II find them handy In
your gardening. REDUCED from 2C
4Sc. pair TO. WV
121@c. to BE. We've portions of full pieces
of each grade. which shall offer tomor-
for your choice in garter lengths S~
Tor .-...-. --.....-.......-.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-07
Shirt Waists.

$50 or thcreabouts Ladies' Shirt Waists,
in variety or styles and patterns ana ma
terials. They worth 50c., but We've
other lines to take their place, so re-
these 10 be closed out at...... apOSo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-07
Innings.

Remnants Of More Percaline. Sllesia,
Canvas. Mnire Velour. etc. In fast Black
and all good colors: disable lengths: worth
1ec. to 25e. yard. Choice to- 6HAc.
InorTuW. H.
Remnants of SO and i0-inch Mercerized
italian Cloth. In White. Cream ami high
colors; in lengths from ! to > OU/ ~
yards Worth 29c. a yard. 80. n3/1Ss
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-07
EmbrOideries.

Last ends OF 45-inch Flouncing. with
hemsttched bottom; suitable patterns for
skirts. aprons. etc. REDUCED from 81 50
To- s3c.-and 22-nch Skirt Flnunrings. suit
able also for chldren's DIRE. SEES; , 2C
reduced from 43c. yard to...... SOSs
One remnant of 27-inch Nainsook Skrting
about 81 yards in the piece-re- 2NC
duccd from 81 yard to. SuSs
Short lengths of Emhroderies. I, IL and
2 yards to the piece. Regular 50c. 1 II
to zoe. grades. Reduced to. ....... u We
One Blle Pique Suit Pattern; skirt ready
made with material and trimming for
waist: slightly soiled. Reduced 6 Z Em
from $40 to. Observation-Disclosures. ~OsSV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-07
Mems and BOYS Hats.

Mems Crash Brilliantine Fedora Hats,
with stitched hrims: about 30 of M
them-REDUCED from .Uc....... >Ss
Children's Wash Tam O'Shanters. In
combinations of Red, Blue and
Brown with White; REDUCED d.
Children's Straw Sailors. plain and COM
bination. with ribbcn bands and streamers;
none larger than Ga; REDUCED 1r
from DC ~
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Framed Pictures.
1Ox12 Etchings: copies of famous paint
ings, in Paris Gallery OF Arts:
framed in gilt; REDUCED from O3r
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Stationery.

Broken lots Of Fine Box Papers,
Parchment and Marcus Ward's-fashion-
able shapes and tints-reduced Dc
North Park union., 1900-07-06
RoosrvELr.s WESTERN TRIP.

WIN DO From Chicago to OkiAhome sns
Eaehev Politics ON His Journey
Chicauo lime &.-The Tmes-Heratd
says: ,. ,v,,,
,aove New York next Friday for Chi
cago, arriving In this city saturuay'
and leaving the same night Iol oA,a ~.
homa City, where he VIII atte4u ns .ns
reunion Of his old regiment, the hougn
Riders. He will not come west az tne
republican vice presidential canuioate
but as private citizen, glad 10 meet
his soldier comrades again ana De Wei-
coined by them. In Chicago ne VIII De
tile guest of Paul Morton, second Vlee
president of the Santa Fe ROAD "
whose cur he will make the journey 10
Oklahoma.
A year ago. when Governor Roose-
welt attended the Rough Rider reunion
at Las Vegas. n. NJ, Mr.. Morton pihceu
his private car at his services, ana the
same wns accepted. On the homeward
journey from Las Vegas Mr.. Morton
proffered the car for use again tnis
year, and the governor accepted the
tender. His presence in Chicago is,
therefore. In keeping with his promise
given in June, 1890. Mr. Morton said
yesterday:
II have telegram from Governor
Roosevelt in which he says that he IL
certainly going to Oklahoma City, Dut
desires it thoroughly understood that
he is not making political trip and
that any speechmaking demanded OF
him will he responded to only In the
character Of IL private Citizen
North Park union., 1900-07-06
Minister WI Ask. an Armstice.

Washington. June 25.-The chief de-
velOpment to-day in the Chinese situa-
tiOn was the effort of the Chinese
minister. WI Ting Fang. to secure an
armistice In the operation of Ameri-
can troops until Ii Hung Chang could
rench Pekin and bring about n cessa-
tiOn of the disorders. The proposition
Is rather Il novel one and Is based
upon representations of the viceroys of
the important provinces of the Yang
Tse-kiang valley that they can main
tain order without the aid of foreign
troops and that the presence of the
foreigners would act merely as an in
centive to disorder.
Minister WI brought these repre-
sentattons TO the attention of Secre-
tary Hay, who consulted the Presi.
dent. The latter's decision as subse-
quently conveyed to the minister was,
that while the assurances of the vice
roys for continued quiet We're fully np-
prccinted. the United States could not
bind itself not to send its forces to
points where disorder actually existed,
and where the safety of our officials
nnd citizens were endangered.