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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-27

and remained a member until the dis
solution of the organization in 1877.
He became member of the Knights
of Labor in 1874, and is still men-
ber Was a member of the Industrial
Brotherhood from 1874 to the disso-
luton of the organization in 1873: is
an honorary member of seventeen diff
ferent labor organizations in as many
states.
This list, and it falls far short Of be-
ing complete, shows that President
Mckinley has given more appoint
ments to labor than all of his prede
cessors since the foundation stone Of
the government was laid.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-27

JOHN FARQUAHAR, printer. APP
pointed member of the Industrial COM
mission, 1898.
gineer, member of Brotherhood of Lo-
comotive Engineers. Appointed third
assistant postmaster general, 1898.
w. G. EDENS, railroad brakeman,
member of Brotherhood of Railroad
Trainmen. Appointed superintendent
of free delivery, Chicago, Ill.
Charles H. Litchman, shoemaker, ex-
grand secretary knights of St. Girls
pin, ex-general secretary of the
Knights of Labor. Appointed member
of industrial commission, 1900
JOHN THOMAS, coal miner. APP
pointed immigrant inspector in terri
tory opposite Buffalo, in Canada, in
1898.
ROBERT WATCHORN, advanced
from immigrant inspector to special
supervising immigrant inspector, 1899.
ADOLPH ]. YOU, locomotive engi-
neer, member grievance committee
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Special immigrant inspector, Puget
Sound district. Appointed 1899.
ROBERT d. LAYTON, axe-maker,
member of the AXe-Makers' union, eX-
grand secretary of the Knights of La
bor-Special immigrant inspector. APP
pointed 1898.
T. V. POWDERLY, commissioner
general of immigration, appointed
1897 Was initiated into the Machin-
ists' and Blacksmiths' union in 1870.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-27
LABOR RECOGNIZED.
Some of President McKinley's Ap-
pointments.

pointments.
President Mckinley has recognized
labor in appointments more than all
his predecessors combined. The fol-
lowing are some of his appointments:
PETER B. LAIRD, stonecutter and
member of Local Assembly 1868, of
the knights of Labor, Brooklyn, N.
Y.-Commissioner of immigration at
Quebec, Canada. Appointed 1897.
DAVID HEALY, journalist, writer
on labor topics for fifteen years, eX-
chairman of national executive board
of the knights of Labor-Commission-
er of immigrat ton at Vancouver B. G.
Appointed 1S99
CAMERON MILLER, coal MINER
secretary Miners union, Ohio-Immi-
grant Inspector. Appointed 1898.
FRANK SARGENT, grand master
Brotherhood Locomotive Firemen-
Appointed member of industrial COM
mission, but declined to serve owing
to the desire of his organization to
retain him as grand master.
M. D. RATCHFORD, coal miner.
president United Mine Workers of
America-Appointed member of indus
trial commission, 1898.
JOHN L. KENNEDY, printer, men,
ber of Typographical union. Appoint
ed member of industrial commission,
1898.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-27
CAPT. HoUsToN's MOTHER.
Her Son Fought with Roosevelt and
Afterwards Died Fighting in the
Philippines.

Philippines.
At Hamilton. Ohio, Oct. 16, while
Governor Roosevelt was addressing
big audience word was brought to him
that the mother of Captain Houston
was in the crowd and wished an in
PRODUCTION.
Roosevelt stopped talking and asked
that Mrs. Houston come upon the
stand.
Captain Houston died in the Philip
pines fighting with Lawton. He was
one Of the eight captains whom Roose-
Welt took with him to Cuba on the ex-
pedition which made the rough-rider
regiment famous. Four of these cap
tains have died since Ell Caney and
two of them yet bear the wounds of
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-27

You were promised something by
MCKINLEY
You were also promised something by
BRYAN.
Only ONE was RIGHT then,
Only ONE CAN be right now!
If you want four more years like the
last four then
VOTE FOR MCKINLEY.
The man who was RIGHT in 1896.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-27
Houston was one of

Mauser bullets. Houston was one Of
Col. "Teddy's'' favorite officers, and
so he asked to see his mother.
She came through the crowd wearing
the weeds of mourning for her boy.
Willing hands helped her up the stair
way and Roosevelt took her arm and
grasped her hands, with God bless
you, Mrs. Houston; your son was an
honor to you and to his country"
Her voice was choked with sobs as
she put aside her veil and looked tear
fully at the man who leu her hero to
victory. She said:
"He thought the world of you, Col.
Roosevelt. That's why wanted to
meet you. I hope you will win, sir.
My son thought you should be presi-
dent some day, and I hope you will.
I think you mean to stand for the
things that he stood for and for which
he died, so I hope you will win."
Few heard the words Of the mother
except Roosevelt and those nearest to
him, but the audience knew her and
her story and the women there went
with her as she left the platform and
mingled with the crowd.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1900-09-07
A COMPROMISE POLICY
European Powers Seem to Have
an Understanding.
WI CHANG WCERoY WANTS PEACE
Appeals to the British Consul at Shanp.
hal to Institute Prooeedings-Re.
port ofAnother Outbreak
Among the Boxers
wU CHANG WCERoY WANTS PEACE

London, Septembe 1880 a. m.-Ger-
manys polite refusal to withdraw from
Pekin is commented upon with keen satis-
faction and the hope is expressed that
Lord Salisbury will show similar irmness
The British reply has not yet been formu-
lated. Lord Salisbury desires to consult
with his colleagues and has notified the
foreign office of his intention TO return to
London from the continent early next
week. There Is little doubt, however, that
Germany's reply is the outcome of the
discussion carried on during the last few
lays het~'.n t. Euroi rau cabinets anil
that the compromise policy of maintaining
the occupation of the capital, but with
drawing the greater part of the troops to
Tien Tsin will be found to have met with
general concurrence.
From Shanghai it Is reported that japan
has notified the powers of her willingness
to withdraw her troops provided an ade-
quate guard is left for the legations and
on condition that China formally requests
evaeIati"n an6 opens genuine negotiations
for peace. Altogether appearances are
more hopeful and it is likely that when
Field Marshal Count Won Wadersee ar
rives fortnight hence at Taku he will
find the allies agreed upon some common
policy.
Shanghai is full of conflicting rumors re-
garding the movements of Lii Hung Chang.
1t is asserted Marquis Using and thirty
officials remaining In Pekin have appealed
to Ii Hung Chang to repair Immediately
to the capital to save the situation, since
nobody is there to assume authority, Prince
Ching being detained in the Province of
Shan Shi by illness. Chang Chi Tung, the
Wu Chang Viceroy, has telegraphed the
British Consul in Shanghai urging Great
Britain to institute peace negotiat tions. He
emphasizes the magnitude of British trade
interests and refers to the activity of the
secret societies and the decline of trade,
citing these as vital reasons why England
should take the lead. instead of, as In 1904,
allowing Russia to usurp her power and
prestige His final ground of appeal is that
Great Britain the United States and Japan
nave shown anxiety to promote commerce
and to befriend China and he implores
these three powers to appoint penipoten-
uaries authorized to open peace negotia-
tions with Ii Hung Chang.
1t Is reported that 1000 Boxers have been
killed and wounded in conflicts with the
troops of General Yuan Shi Kia, military
governor Of Shan Tung.
A Hong Kong dispatch reports from WI
Chau that serious disaffection exists at Tun
Ckau Three hundred robbers besieged the
residence of wealthy Chinaman at Tai
ring Fu. The project of Wu Chau, with
100 soldiers, went to his assistance but
has been compelled to telegraph for 4OQ
reinforcements
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1900-09-07
MR.. BRYAN AFFECTED
BY the News OF Mr.. Sewalrs Death-A
Tribute

Grafton, w. Va, September 6-Mr. Bryan
was visibly shocked upon being Informed
of the death of Hon. Arthur Sewall, his
fellow-candidate on the National Demo-
cratic ticket in 1896 He received the news
through a message from Mr.. Sewall's
son, and Immediately sent a message of
coincidence.
Referring to Mr. Sewall in conversation
today, Mr.. Bryan expressed himself as
panied at the news, and said Mr.. Sewall
was a warm personal friend as well as
a political associate.
"I met him first at the Chicago conven-
tion," said he, land during the campaign
had opportunity to become well acquainted
with him, and have seen him at intervals
since, the last time in Georgia, last Feb
ruary. He was man of strong character,
deep convictions and upright life, and he
had the courage to stand for his opinions,
no matter how great the opposition might
be. When the silver fight divided the party
he was one of the very few national COM
mitteemen, if not the only one in New
England, who voted with the silver ele
ment of the party.
"He was banker, but believed in BIZ
metallism. He had a considerable income,
but was willing to pay income tax, and
was an earnest supporter of Democratic
principles in general. His death brings loss
to the party as well as sorrow to those
who knew him intimately"
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1900-09-07
DIkEC TORS MEET
To Consider Question of Huntington's
Successor

New York, September 6.-At a special
meeting of directors of the Southern Pa
cihc Railroad today resolutions of regret
on account of Mr. Huntington's death
were adopted. The bylaws of the COM
pany were amended so as to provide for a
chairman for the board and for weekly
meetings of the executive committee.
Charles H. Tweed was elected chairman
of the board.
A committee consisting of C. H. Tweed,
James Speyer and d. o. Mills was ap-
pointed to consider the question of a sue
cessor to the late President Huntington
Speaking of the dispatch from San Fran
cisco which stated that there had been
Mr. Huntington and the firm of Speyer tE
Co, on the dividend policy of the Southern
Pacific, Mr.. Speyer said this afternoon:
AS far as l know the question has not
been considered since Mr. Huntington's
death. Mr.. Huntington and our firm al.
ways agreed that the maintenance of the
property at the highest standard of ef-
ficiency ought to be the chief object of the
management and that the Southern Pacific
Company ought not to begin paying divi.
dends until there seemed reasonable cer-
tainty that they can be maintained"
Asked as to the time when the dividends
would begin, Mr.. Speayer declined to
say.
Mr.. Huntingtons place on the board of
directors was filled by the election OF
James Speyer.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1900-09-07
ANYTHING BUT PALATIAL
Allies Found Imperial Palace Dirty and
Neglected

Berlin, Sept. 6.-The German vice admiral
at Taku telegraphs that CAPTAIN Pohl in
his report from Pekin, says the impression
ne formed in marching through the I'm
erial Palace reception halls and rooms Au-
gust 2S was dirty and neglected" No
treasures, he adds were observed
The report now Is that the Dowager EN-
press fled from Pekin during the morning
of August Is. Captain Pohl, under date of
August 81, says:
The second marine battalion has arrived
mere. After handing over the command to
MaJor-General Hoeppner l will march to
Tien Tsin with the landing force, which is
much in need of rest. Companies of seamen
will be posted at the halting places to pro-
tect the water and communica tions."
The German admiral further reports that
the allied forces landed at Taku up to Au-
gust % troops as follows:
German-Officers, 81; men, $3.50; guns, 6;
horses, 5A.
American-Officers, ISL; men, 5,427; guns,
II; horses, 1,49
Great Britain-officers, AS; men, 6,746;
guns, Is; horses, 1897.
France-Officers, 1872; men, 5,1S6; guns, 81;
Italian-officers. 26; men, 552; guns, 1;
horses, 10.
Austria-Officers, 16; men, 272; guns, 2;
horses, so.
The details of the Russian and japanese
forces landed were not available when the
dispatch was sent.
A dispatch received in Berlin from Shang-
hal, under current date says that two
companies of Germans landed today were
received by French guard of honor, and q
band of music, and marched through the
foreign concessions to their quarters.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1900-09-07
GERMANY WILL NOT AGREE To
WITHDRAWAL Of TROOPS FROM PEK|N
Emperor Bill is DESTROYS of Avoid
ing Friction, But Thinks There
is Need of Them There.

Washington, Sept. 6.-The attitude of the
GERMAN government on the Russian pro-
posal for the evacuation of Pekin has been
made known to the authorities here. 1t
comes In communication from the American
charge d'affaires in Berlin, William Jack
son, and with clearness sets forth the Ger
man position In substance it states that
Germany is desirous of avoiding friction be-
tween the powers, but that she considers
the conditions at Pekin such as to require
the retention of German forces there. The
statement of Germany's views Is made in
such form as to be taken as conclusive that
1t is Germany's purpose not to withdraw
her troops from Pekin, even though Russia
should do so. 1t is said to be more In line
of simple announcement than argument of
answer. 1t is presumed that 1t reflects the
views made known by Germany to Rus
sia.
While there is no definite information
as to the attitude of most of the other
countries there is reason to believe that
Germany's position in favor of remaining
at Pekin finds strong sympathetic approx
al at other European capitals and that it
will be the basis of like action by the
other powers, if indeed they have not
already made it known that they are In
favor of remaining at Pekin. In this con-
nection a new consideration has arisen
namely, whether the ministers shall re-
main at Pekin along with the troops as it
appears to be generally accepted that the
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troops of some If not all of the powers
will remain at the Chinese capital But
this is on the ground that the military
force is necessary to preserve order.
There is no such necessity for continuing
the presence of the foreign ministers so
consideration the departure of the minis
ters to Tien Tsin even should the troops
be retained
Without doubt the developments of the
past twentyfour hours are regarded as i'm
portant by the State Departmen and per-
haps the German view, taken in oonnec-
ton with the French response, which while
not so positive in terms as that of Ger
many, is still full of significance, has deter
mined the State Department to take an
other forward step in the negotiations.
There were signs this morning of activity
and of consultation between the officials
and conversation between the President
and Acting Secretary Hill, which seemed to
mark the preparation of the United States
on the subject of the Chinese troubles.
Reports as to the military conditions In
Pekin came to the State Department today
from General Chaffee, from General Barry
and finally from Minister Conger. Each of
them indicated that quiet prevailed in Pc
kin, and that the troops are meeting with
no opposition in their occupation. All are
silent as to the political situation there.
General Barry Is going to Manila to carry
out his original orders, appointing him to
duty as chief of staff to General MacAr-
thur finding that he is not needed by Gen.
eral Chaffee in that capacity.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1900-09-07
GOLD DEMOCRATS
Will Work for the Election of Nc
Kinley

Indianapolis, Ind, September Cat a
conference of the gold Democrats today
1t was decided to establish national head
quarters in this city and conduct cam
pagn in the interest of Mckinley. General
Charles Tracey of New York was the most
conspicuous visitor. He said that while the
gold Democrats had not made a formal
declaration to support the Republican ma
tional candidates. quiet campaign would
be waged in their behalf, the same as 1896.
Headquarters will be opened probably the
first of next week. Literature will be dis
tributed all over the country and sound
money clubs will be organized in the diff
ferent States. The campaign fund left over
from 1885, amounting to $4,000, will be used,
and light general assessment may be
made upon the leaders.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1900-09-07
BRYAN ENDS HIS WEST VIRGINIA
TOUR WITH A SPEECHAT WHEELING

Wheeling, W. Va, September 6.-The tour
OF West Virginia, which was begun
Wednesday last by Hon. w. j. Bryan, was
concluded here with a speech tonight. He
arrived here at 7:45 p. m. and was greeted
by bonfires and rockets. The suburbs and
the railroad for squares was lined with
people. The days run covered about 800
miles.
The three days tour is regarded>by Mr..
Bryan and the West Virginia, Democrats
who have been escorting him as in every
way successful from political standpoint.
He has made, all told, six set speeches and
a number of briefer addresses and has had
uniformly large audiences. The crowds at
Clarksburg and Parl1ersburg were both re-
spectacle in number while tonights meet
ing was exceptionally large. At the Park
ersburg meeting ex-United States Senator
Camden presided. He had supported
Palmer and Buckner four years ago, hav-
ing presided over the meeting held here
for JT~r Bourke Cochran.
Today's meeting was held in the City
Park, and the audience was one of the
largest and most attentive that Mr.. Bryan
has had in the present tour. The speech
ism. Mr. Bryan said it was the question
of paramount Importance because 1t in
wolves the fundamental principles of our
government. Discussing the title to the
fmiippine Islands, Mr.. Bryan asked:
who says the Lord gave them to us?"
To this question a voice In the crowd re-
sronded:
Mark Hanna"
This response ELECTED a shout and Mr..
Bryan replied:
while 1 am not prepared to deny that
God does speak through the human voice,
l do think that when He gets ready to
speak to the American people He will
choose some other mouthpiece than Mark
Hanna"
He contended that under the Republican
scheme for the control of the Philippines
the people of those islands most certainly
become subjects, as they could not become
citizens under those plans, and there was
no place under republican form of gov
ernment for a subject He charged the
Republican party with lack of sympathy
for the Beers, which was a new experience
for that party, for never before In Its his
tory had the party failed to take position
in favor of a republic struggling for lfp-
erty.
The secret of the present attitude was
Mr.. Bryan said, the fear that If this coun-
try should take a position favorable to the
Beers the British part would declare for
the Filipinos.
Defined His Position
Concerning the charge that he had Sc
cured the ratifying of the peace treaty
with Spain Mr.. Bryan said:
MY friends, l want to call your atten-
ton to one argument that the Republican
party seems more fond of making than
any other argument in defense of imperi-
alism. The main argument that 1 have
been hearing lately in defense of imperi-
alism is that helped to ratify the treaty.
Republicans give me too much credit when
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1900-09-07
RUSSIA'S PROPOSAL is
VIEWED WITH DISTRUST

Berlin, September 6.-Several dispatches
have arrived from Washington during the
last five days which have met with various
interpretations here. One of these is that
the United States government intended to
withdraw its troops from Pekin If Russia
did the same Official circles were slow to
believe this, however, though short
to confirm 1t.
The withdrawal of the Russian and
American forces from Pekin would of
course upset Germany's programme as
outlined In Count Won Buelow's circular of
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1900-09-07
POSITIONS OF THE
POWERS AS TO CHINA
France Has Assumed an Attitude Favorable to the
Proposal Made by Russia

ese capital show no improvement in the
rate of transmission over those received
before the completion of the new cable.
1t is expected that the reinforcemnts of
foreign troops steadily pouring into Pekin
by way of Taku and Tien Tsin soon will be
able to clear the line of communications
completely of these wire cutters and that
the military telegraph lines will Ike kept
open, giving rapid communication with
the outer world.
Mr. Goodnow has cabled from Shanghai
that all of the marines were withdrawn
from Annoy last Friday, matter of news
that has been anticipated in the press dis
patches, but which is recorded officially
here for the first time. 1t appears that the
commander of the Castine was instructed
not to land marines; the United States was
not represented in the landing parties.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1900-09-07
EMPHATICALLY DENIED
An Alleged Interview With Commis-
sioner Rookhill

Washington, September 6-The State De-
partment this afternoon issued the follow
ing:
"A cablegram has been received from
Mr.. w. w. Rockhill dated at Shanghai,
September s, In which he authorizes the
department to deny emphatically and cate
gorically the statements made in certain
newspapers relating to an interview alleged
to have been given by him. The only in
terview he has ever given related strictly
to the circular of July 8. He states that
no merchant vessel will be sailing from
Shanghai for several days"
The Associated Press interview with Mr..
Rockhill dated Shanghai September 2, was
sent from Shanghai by cable after having
been carefully prepared by trusted staff
correspondent of the Associated Press at
present at Shanghai.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1900-09-07

July 8, and would create a wholly novel
and much more difficult situation.
The press continues a lively discussion
of the Russian proposal, the more plain
spoken papers pointing out that Russia's
motives are selfish. The Centrist organ,
the Cologne Volks Zeitung says:
"Russias purpose is to get all foreign
troops as quickly as possible out of China
and then to lay aside the mask and seize
the empire for herself. Her proposal is an
unfriendly act towards Germany since
Count Won Waldersee announced that he
would never give an order to retreat"
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1900-09-07
Montana Repubiica us

Helena, Mont, Sept. 6.-The Republican
State convention completed it's State tick
ct and adjourned The platform denounces
the Republican members of the last legis-
lature who voted for w. A. Clark. Demo-
crat, for United States Senator. A resolu-
tion was introduced calling on Senators
Hobson, Michel, Phillips and Geiger, who
were among this number, to resign at
once, SO that other Senators can be elected.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1900-09-07
COTTON sold for cents

Americus, Ga, Sept. 6-For the first time
in twelve years cotton sold in Americus
today at 10 cents a pound. Several hum
dred bales were purchased at that price.
As a rule farmers here are selling at pre-
yailing figures.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1900-09-07

New York. Sept 6-The body OF a woman
supposed to be Mrs. Amanda Bunte of Med
ford, Wis, was found In the bay OF the
battery today. 1t Is supposed the woman
committed suicide.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1900-09-07

Washington, September 6.-The War De-
partment received the following:
'"Taku, China, (no date.)
"Adjutant-General, Washington:
"Pekin, August 2S.-The officers and SOL
diers of China relief expedition send thanks
to the President and Secretary of War for
messages of congratulation. Formal entry
of palace grounds made today at o'clock,
salute of twenty-one guns being fired at
the south and north gates. Troops of all
nations participated, the United States by
a battalion $50 strong, composed of details
from each organization present at taking
of city. Palace vacant with exception of
about 800 servants. General Barry leaves
for Manila today. Danish cable Shanghai
to Taku, open for business, connect with
our wire.
(Signed) "CIIAFFEE."