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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-27
WAITING ON POWERS
Instructions TO MINISTER con-
GIsR ARE HELD UP.
OUR TROOPS SOON TO MOVE.
ONLY AUSTRIA AND ITALY JOIN ~
GERMAN PROPOSAL.

Prince Tuan's Elevation - Confirmed
aud Mas CompIicatc Nstters-Chsf-
Zee Undoubtedly Has Instructions
10 send Troops to Manila by Thi-
Time-war H. Expected an china
and the United states VIII Not
Take Any Hand IN "a.
Washington. Sept 26-One belatei dis
patch from Gen Chanec. relative 60 the
condition in Pekln ou the 2ist inst, was
made public to-day
IL IL apparent that our government is
again IN a waiting attitude. after having
made the important move toward a reduc-
ton Of the American troops in China. an
nounced yesterday.
Gen. Charee had rot received the de-
partmeut's instructions when he sent his
message made public to-day. bat without
doubt now has a. IN hand Ills offer to
escort Ia Hung Chang was in conformity
with the expressed purpose of the state
Departments to facilitate in every proper
manner the journey Of the Chinese vic
oroy to Pekin. SIN. tt is now regarded
az Just az well that the cner WIS de.
olined and the responsibility Tor LIS safe
ty left with the Russians.
Instructions Held up.
The instructions to Minister Couser to
establish relations with ii ana Prin .
ching are SIN held up here Il is be-
ginning 20 appear that the purpose Of the
delay Is 20 ascertain more clearly the
plans of the Powers In whose interest. a.
well as IN our own. Mr.. Conger Was to
endeavor to bring about negotiations for
"a settlement. II Il shall appear that there
Is a disposition on the part Of any con
siderable proportion Of them to object IN
advance TO the weli-meant intentions OF
the United States government TO bring
about conference and negotiations IN
which they could participate on equal
terms with our own government, with the
purpose OF terminating the Chinese dim
cuities. then Mr.. Conger's instructions
may require recasting.
waiting on other Powers.
II might be regarded as useless for him
20 arrange for meeting of the Powers
with China. which the former do not care
70 attend. owing 90 entirely different pur-
poses from chose animating she United
States. and there probably Is no disposi-
ton 20 subject our minister 70 humiliation
by fat failure which might be antlcl-
pated
II Is also possible that the news rela-
sve to the advancement OF Prince Tuan
10 position where he might influence
the negotiations Is regarded a. worthy OF
attention. and that our government may
delay proceedings az long NJ he stands IN
the way. The State Department has not
been officially informed OF Prince Tuan's
promotion.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-27
nLooDsHED AMoSG MINERS.
several Italians Wounded an the
Lncknwanna neEIon.


Scranton. Pa. Sept. . The FIRST blood
shed which may be laid to the strike OF
the miners IN the Iackawanna region. r.
reported this morning. from sibley. a min
ing settlement az the foot of the noun
tains Ga Obj Forge township about six
miles from Scranton.
Three men were wounded in the row
in which about twenty revolver shots
we're fired. The participants were all Isal-
ians and were u@st,y men who had. be-
fore the strike began. Deen working In
Jermyn No mine. near Rendham. a.
non-unionis,s. but who became members
OF the United Mine Workers two weeks
ago
Previously there was had blood between
these men and others % their own nation
ality who had been on strike at Jermyn's
mine for six months. and several clashes
occurred. Last night the men got into
fight on the roadway near Barbertown
Rcvolvers we're drawn By several men and
when the battle was over three we're down
IN the road. one 50 badly wounded that
Dr. Timnn this morning has little hope
for his recovery.
Several arrests have been made. and
Squire Foley. who is principal Of the Old
Forge School. committed the arrested men
to prison.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-27

Morgan ana Hanna said Ia We work.
ing Hand tn Glove 10 That End.
senator Hanna EvRded the Issue
when Asked About the Matter-Re-
publican Leaders Conferred About
strong Efforts.
New York sept. ss-The Times will
say Tomorrow.
Senator Hanna made another visit to
the offices OF J. +. Morgan q Co. IN Wall
street Yesterday which was more pro-
pay before confor,uce was held at
Nj Mo; Rans oficos which was attended
by an OF the presidents OF the coal rail-
roads cxcept President Olyphant OF the
Delaware and Hudson who Is IN.
MIR Morgan Is working hand In glove
with Senator Hanna 70 bring about
settlement u the anthracite coal strike
ana a repor, got abroad in Wall street AZ
ter the conference that the strike had
been settled
President Truesdale, Of the Lackawan-
ma. discussing the settlement report.
said:
There is not word of truth In H. As
a matter OF fact We are no nearer a set
tlement to-day than we have ever been
We started in 10 fight the miners union
and we propose 10 continue that light to
the end
"As for the report Of conference OF
the railroad presidents. I do not care TO
say anything about II one way or the
other. Certainly there T. no settlement,
conference or no conference"
The strike. IL g. said. wac discussed at
Republican national headquarters yester-
day az n conference between Senator
Hanna. Senator Scott. Treasurer Cornelius
~ Bliss. Joheph a. Manly and r. 5.
Gibbs. Before the meeting senators Plat
aud Depew OF this state. and Senator Pen
rose OF Pennsylvania. were consulted. The
session lasted more than two hours.
Hanna Was Heticent.
Senator Hanna was very rerccnt when
asked about what was being done TO settle
che strike and professed 20 know nothing
about It.
But you went 20 see ]. Pierpont Nor
gan. the head of the coal syndicate. yes
terday and to-day 10 see what could be
done about a settlement. didn't you?" the
Senator was asked.
Il was a. Mr. MorEans ONCE" said the
Senator. hut ! went there 10 see man
from ST. Paul"
Have you been Informed that a settle
meni has been rcached?"
NO" Senator Hanna answered. Il have
heard that some Of Marklc's men have re-
turned TO work but about an the iuforma-
tion have Is what ] CLEAN from the news
papers"
IL IS reported. however. that Senator
Hanna Is not only doing ell IN his power
20 end the strike. but that he almost sue
ceedcd in avertinE "a before " was order
ed His efforts would probably have been
successful. but for the Interference Of a
self-constituted committee that upset his
plans
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-27
WAN ENrEoTED N CHINA.
Reasons for Removing the American
Troops az Once.

troops at once
Washington. Sept ss-lt g. believed that
Gen. Chanec. being az Tisn Tsin. has By
this time received tbf instructions cabled
him yesterday relative 20 Pckin TO execute
the order it will be Monday ~ least be-
fore he can begin the movement toward
Ticn Tsin
Il Is thought here that with view to
preventing nny possible Misunderstanding
he has acquainted che military rcprescn-
iatlves OF the Powers AZ Tien Tain OF the
projected withdrawal OF the American
forces This Is deemed more necessary
because OF the possibility Of the appear
ance OF F.eid Marshal Won Waidersee az
Taku or Tien Tsln at any moment. II Is
desirable that the change OF the status Of
the American troops shall have taken
place before be appears on the scene.
The rapid trend of events IN China to-
ward actual and formal war which Is re-
garded as certain TO follow refusal on
the part Of Germany and some OF the 9TH
cr continental powers to enter into nego-
iiatlons for a settlement with China. ia
regarded here as tussifying the decision Of
the State Department TO Withdraw tho
American troops, now that the purpose for
which these troops were sent into China
has been accomplished.
A. 20 the military plans already lad
down. they will remain unchanged, Is
said. here. II the beiilxerent power or
powers seize upon Pekin the American
minister viii stu remain there and Gen.
Chance'a legation guard viii STAY with
him. but taking no part IN the war. The
mower Ia possession can Ind no valid oh
lection to the presence OF this legation
guard,
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-27
FIGHTING NEAR MANILA.
InsurErnts Growing Active close 20
Hendqunrters

Manila. Sept es-on Monday night Wig
orous insurgent attacks were made upon
the United States outposts IN the district
near Zapote bridge Las Pluas. Paranaque.
bacoor and linus. twelve miles south OF
Manila. the scene OF the aghiing last oc-
toner
II is estimated that the rebels numbered
80, and they were armed with rifles. The
inhabitants took Tefuge in the churches.
The Americans have since eucrgoucaEv
dispersed the enemy. killing and wound
ing NIFTY
a party Of scouts belonging TO the
Twenty-nfth United States Iufantry. land
Cd on the Island OF samar. the inhabitants
and Insurgents fleeing TO the mouotains
They met with but slight resistance. aud
burned town.
II Is reported that an American scouting
party developed a body OF insurgents in
the province OF Nueva Eciia. two skirm-
ishes ensuing. In which twelve OF the ma.
iives were killed. Similar brushes have
taken pace near Indang and Slang. In
Cavite province. and near lbaand suhig
In Zambales province the Americans hav-
ing two killed and three wounded
Advices from the Island of Leyte say
that Gen. Mociias hands have been scat
tered and demoralized by Mai Henry T.
Allen OF the ForW-third Infantry who
has vigorously pursued the insurgents into
the mountains, capturing many ana TAX
ing quantity o. money. rifles. smmuni-
ton and stores
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-27
TALK or GERMAN ATTITUDE.
Posthumeus Honors for Anfi-ForeiEn
Chinese Leaders.

London. sept Y. f.i5 a. m.-The China
question Is again IN the phase Of dis
cussion OF the stability Of the European
concert sud the likelihood OF Germany
hndlng lt convenient 10 modify her ag-
grcsaiye attitude.
According 20 the Yokohama correspond
ent Of the Daily Mail. japan assents TO
Germsuy's proposal. but at the same time
strongly urges that there should be no
prolonged delay in the negotiations. The
same authority says that Japan would
decline 10 follow Germany IN pursuing the
imperial court INTO the interior Of China
Frcm shanghai comes the announce
ment that an imperial edlct confers post
humoos honors on the anti-foreign high
commissioner. II Ping Heng. who com
nltted suicide after the evacuation OF
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-27
ONLY ITALY AND AUSTRIA.
40 other Powers iR Full Accord
with Germany'- rian.

Paris Sept sit Is asserted from ex-
celIent Diplomatic sources that italy and
Austria are the only Powers which have
replied fayoraby and unconditionally to
Germany's note.
II Is certainly . fact that the replies Of
Russia ana France are almost Identical,
advocating the punishment Of the origl-
nstors OF the. antl-forelgn assaults. but.
not making their surrender an absolute
condition OF the peace prelimlnarlss.
Japan takes middle course. leaning a
II tie more strongly towards Germany.
while Great Britain declines.
4 powerful argument used against Ger
many's position was rs establishment OF
the precedent that Il would permit the
Powers in future wars TO demand per
sonages considered By them to be guilty
leaders and that their punishment be de-
termired before peace negotiations are
undertaken.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-27
STRIKERS ARE HOLDING orT.
A. Yet There Appears no Chance of
settlement.


Phnadciphia. Sept. 6-This was the
tenth day Of the miners strike ana a.
yet there Is no indication OF surrender
or concession on either side
In fact no ovcrtures looking 10 a settle
mcnt of the differences have been made
by either the strike leaders or the mine
operators Various proposition of a set
tlement by arbitration have been put for
ward by persons not directly connected
with the mining business. but thus far
practically no progress has been made in
this direction
a most noteworthy feature OF the strike
is the remarkable good behavior OF che
strikers up TO this time especially when Il
is consldcrde that the claim Is made that
upwards Of over 10000 mine workers are
idle iu the anthracite region.
There have. OF course. been a few dis
turbancos. but none OF character at all
serious with tho exception OF the one a.
Shenandoah on Friday last. when a
striker was killed during the clash be-
tween a number OF strikers and a sheriff's
posse.
No Connection with strike.
Affairs were quiet to-day throughous the
region A shooting ARRAY occurred near
scranton. in which three men were
wounded. but the participants. who were
Itnlians were all strikers and the ARRAY
had no connection with the present strike.
The Cambridge mine al Shenandoah
closed down tonight and the Schuylkiil
region Is now practically tied up. there
being but few mines at work IN addition
10 fourteen OF the thir,y-nine coliicries
operated by the Philadelphia and Reading
Company. some few mines are working
IN the Lehigh region. but in the Wyoming
and I.aekawanna regions mining Is almost
az a stands,ill
The state troops will remain IN schuyl-
kill county and In and about Shenandoah.
but as yet their services have not been
called upon for tho suppression OF disor-
der
The Governor has not yea complied with
the request Of the sheriff OF Luzerne
county for troops and the sheriff expert
cnced no difficulty with the strikers to-
day
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-27
INCREASE IN POPULATION.
Almost the same in I55 cities as
shown by Census Of fSOO.

Washington. Sept 26-staustics have
been complied at the census bureau, based
on the populations Of large cities which
have been announced up 70 the present
time. which show a most interesting fact
in relation to the growth Of cities. They
demonstrate that the l55 largest cities tn
the United States numerically increased
I'm population from lsso 10 1900 almost cx-
actly a. they did between 1850 and 1890.
These l55 cities Increased their population
47osi07 from isso 10 lseo. and 4.6z7.s13 from
iSso 10 1870. or just 7S.i5i less during the
latter than In the former period.
or course. when the aggregate percent
ages Of Increase OF the population OF these
is5 eities during these two periods are
couparcd. they show that the percentage
~ Increase was considerably lower in the
last ten years, because the increase II
compared with n larger population In 1900
than % was in 1890.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-27
RUSSIANS KILLED 1000.
Reports Of IndiscrIp,inRte slaughter
from Nlu ChxvanE

London. Sept Il The Tlmys prints cor
respondcncc from Nm Cwhng declaring
that the Russians have killed indlscrim-
inatcly between 1ffcen hundred and two
thousand Boxers and Chinese civilians
mon. women and children. both inside and
outside OF the walls.
The correspondent adds that from all
sides comes reports of the violation Of
women ana that the Ru-sians arr carrying
ont q policy OF destruction Of property
and the determination OF the people IN
Kai Chau Nearly an tho villages have
been burned and the inhabitants killed
For some days the correspondent de-
clare. the soldiers and Cossacks. have
been allowed 90 do what they like. and he
thinks the annexation Of Manchuria Is IN
tended.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-27
PRESIDENTS or COAL ROADS.
Held "A Conference but no Conclusion
Was Reached.

New York. Sept 2s-Ail the presidents
OF the coal ROADS eScep, President Oily
phant of thc Delaware and Iiudson. were
present this afternoon AZ q conference
held Ia the office Of J. r. Morgan a CO.
N5-TTng could be learned from Morgan a
co. except the bare announcement that
no settlement has been reached IN the
existing difference between the coal op-
orators and their miners"
Presiden, Thomas OF the Erie said prac-
tiosly the same thing President Fow-
Ter OF the ontario ard wesfeTn. ord
Truedsle OF the Delaware, Lackawanna
and western declined 20 be- seen. ana
sent out word that they had nothing 20
SOY.
President Oiyphant it is said. did not
attend owing to an ipdispozlton.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-27
rnoors NOr NEEDED YET.
unrkIe Miners Trying 20 Adjust
Their Differences.

Hazleton. Pa. Sept 2s.-The request
made yesterday by sherin. Harvey for
troops. although not refused was not
arnnsed By GOV. Stone.
The sheriff and the state oficlais al
harrisburg. however. have an understand
irr between them. and u tho necessity
arises soldiers viii be thrown into this
region. In short order. II this be done the
arst 10 arrive would probably be one OF
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-27
KIDNArING II CHARGED.
serious Complaint Against McRee
Convict Camp.

serious Complaint Against McRee
Convict Camp.
Atlanta. Sept. 9s.-Charges have been
Aled with the Prison Commission of
Georsio by solicitor J. W Edmondson. Of
Brooks county. against the McRee con
vet camp managers in Isowndes county.
this state. in the form OF afiidavi,s from
prominent citizens. to the ehtec, chat the
McRee brothers have kidnapped innocen,
men and women ana made them work
undet armed guards for an indefinite
period
II il charged thar one practice OF the
McRee comp has been TO employ trap
pers" 70 arrest innocent negroes passing
through the county aud without the form
OF trial to imprison them. and put them
to work
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-27
NEGROES ~ UGLY HuMon.
AnimOsity Grew Out of serious
Fight at MRyPort. FLA.

AnImosity Grew Out of serious
Fight at MRSPort. Fla.
Mayport. F.a.. sept. 2s.-Troub,e OF a
serious nature IS not improbable between
large force OF negro laborers engaged
in work on the docks and railroads here.
and the white people OF this community.
sunday last Henry Tlllman. negro
and a white man had a terrific nght. An
imoeity between the races became OF Il
and through heated discussion caused q
bitter feeling to exist. Monday night a
mob OF white men went TO the house o.
cupied by Tlnman and hombardcd Il with
shotguns. pistols and other weapons until
thc negro was driven out lie was taken
by the white men 10 the woods near by,
where he was stripped and severely beat
en-.
The negroes are in an ugly humor
sheriff Broward with several deputies -
here. Tonight there Is quiet
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-27
PRINCE TUAN's ELEVATION.
Has Been Made President of the Chs
Bese Privy Council.

fANuf W Ahf ths~
nese Privy Council.
Washington. Sept. - Ii Is stated in dip
lomatlc quarters that definite and Off
cial information has been received that
Prince Tuan has been appointed president
Of tho Privy Council Of China instead OF
grand secretary. as was first reported.
and that a number OF other Chinese on
cials prominent IN the recent uprising have
been similarly honored.
The Chinese minister has not been ad-
yised Of Prince Tuan's appointment. but
he expressed che belief az calling az the
state Department to-day that the report
probably was true.
The position OF president OF the Privy
Council IS said 10 be one Of foremost i'm
portance. similar 90 that OF secretary OF
state or premier.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-27
SAYS HE CANNOT BELIEVE 1T.
bryan Wants Further Evidence of
Attack ON Roosevelt.

Nebraska city. Ncb.. Sept. 2s.-Being
SHOWN telegram 90 the effect that
Theodore Roosevelt was assaulted ~ Vic
tar. Col. By a band Of hired rufiians to-
risht. Mr. Bryan wrote the following
t-stement:
Prom what know OF the people OF
'oorado. I am not willing TO believe
Without further evidence, that they de-
nied 70 Mr. Roosevelt or TO any one else
fair hearing II Il proves true that he
als mobbed or In any way interfered with
am sure that Il was not the work of any
poitcal organization. There can be no
JusuncatLon for resort to violnece In
tais country. and those who resort 10 Il
iHlure tie cause which they represent
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-27
OFFERED rscoar ro n.RL ~.
HUT thc Viceroy D~cIIned gen. Chat
fees Tsader.

Hut the Niceroy Declined gen. Chat
fees Tsnder.
Washington. sept s6-The following has
been received from Gen. Chaffcc:
"rlku. sept 2s-AdiuiAnt General.
Washington: Sept "a. NO Co. Acknowi-
edge your number 90 Leave for Tien
Tsin this afternoon WIN he absent sew
cral days "a Hung chang a. Tiea Tsin.
Understand starts here soon. Have Of
fercd him escort declined. country very
quiet. good order Ia Pekin Chaffcc"
The dispatch from Gen Chnmce has no
date. showing that H came from Pekin.
ned that Il was sent from the Chinese
capital
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-27
DEATH ny 4 srRAY BULLET.
verdict Of Coroner Ia Case of Miner
killed by Posse.

Shenandoah. Pa. Sept. 8-The Inquest
IN ,he case OF John Konitskie. the Pole
killed Friday during the attack by s'rik-
ing miners on the sheriff and deputies was
sn-zhed to-nlghs The. jury rendered
,.o,d,c, that ne came 10 his death by a
s,r,,, hulie, from pistol IN the hands OF
onc Of tho sherin's posse.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-27
TEXAS LOSSES sI.OOo.Ooo.
Caused by storms and Floods since
galveston Disaster.

ro-, worth. Tex. Sept es-Losses caus-
"a by the storm and floods N various SIC
,,oos OF the state since the Galveston al-
aster are estimated at Niv'f"" A"o nv
- are stlll rising
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-27
GUARDED ny DETECTIVES.
Men with winchesters Watching
over GOV. Roosevelt

Denver. Col. Sep, 9-The following
mos sage has been received IN this city.
The Rooscvent train will pass througd
N or tonight on its Journey to Pueblo.
Several detectives with winchesters guard
the rain"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-27
WILL noRTGacE run CHURCH.
~ strikers suncr the Proceed. WIN
he Given Them.

be 6tNen Ihem.
shlmokin. Pa. Sept 2s.-Rev. John c.
Koustakiovicz. pastor Of the Russian
Greek Church here: and vicar general OF
the United States. sprung somewhat i'm
portant and certainly unexpected surprise
this afternoon.
lie announced that In the event Of the
strike continuing until suffering and des-
tituilon put IN an appearance. he aud his
congregation had arranged 10 mortgage
the whole Of their church property. valued
a. over s25o00, and divide the proceeds
among the sufferers. and Ia the event OF
the strike being continued for a long pc
rlod the entire congregation will leave the
region.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-27
ron THE cIvm SERVICE.

Commissioners Have Been Designat-
ed Ia the Philippines.
Manila Sept g6.-Senor Arollay, tho
chief Justice; senor Leon Peppsrman. the
recorder; Mr.. schurman. Judge Taft and
MIR Higgins have been appointed COM
nissioners OF the Philippine civil service.
This morning the commission enacted a
bill designating the line Of legislative pro
cedure.
The commission also. Al to-day's ses-
zion. established a bureau OF statistics
aud appropriated S2oo)o for expenses In
Philippines
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-27
rRANsvAAL OFFICIALS
sailed on German steamer From
LORENZO MaraueE.

Lorenzo Marques. Sept. 2s-The German
steamer HerEos. which sailed for Europe
to-day, had among her passengers the
Transvaal Postmaster General. Van Al
phen. the assistant secretary Of state.
"rohler. the state treasurer. Matherbe
ana a large quantity OF bar gold
The railroad from Deiagoa hay 20 Pre-
toria IS expected 60 be open for traffic 20
morroW.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-27
uLTIMATuM NoT ExrEcrED.
story About cermany u Discredited
~ England.

London Sept 26-The British authori-
ties discredit the report that Germany
Will present an lutimatum 10 China and
intimate that Il was probably concocted
az Shanghai with the object Of causing
friction between Germany ana Great
Britain ard thus deisyiug united action
The oAcials OF the German embassy
declare the "ultimatum story" 20 be abb
Holuteiy gr0undiesH