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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-09
RUss1A's STAKES IN THE GAME

VAeh ZIG eiectiOn. OIL ltS nanQs, Tie
country will turn again to the Chinese
i1mbroglio as a matter of considerable
interest. While our commerce with
China Is insignificant when compared
to the vast total of our foreign trade
Sl5.0o0.000 out OF total of $500, 000, 900,
to be exact-the impression is quite
general that it is OF vastly greater inn
portance than the figures indicate. and
subsequent negotiations will be closely
followed accordingly $500
III the announcement from ST. Pc
tersburg to the effect that France,
Russia, the United States and Japan
have formed an alliance. as a counter
ment, shall turn out to be ill-founded
the latter agreement will remain, with
the partial consent of other nations
to 1t, the basis upon which negotia-
lions must begin looking to the final
adjustment of China's relations to all
the Powers. The English German
agreement, it will be recalled, under
takes to guarantee the territorial in
tegrity of China and maintain the
open door.
Simple as this program appears on
its face, there are abundant indica-
lions that insuperable difficulties will
be encountered in carrying it into prac-
tical effect, not the least of which is
Russia's plain determination not to
give UP control of Manchuria. Not
only has Russia signifled her inten-
ton to maintain a protectorate over
Manchuria, merely withdrawing her
forces from that province as a conces-
direct interests are such as to make it
certain she will not surrender her grip
on Manchuria. She has thousands Of
miles of railways, built at enormous
expense. to protect: her frontier lies
along the Manchurian border for thou
sands of miles and Manchuria. under
hostile influence, would be a menace
to the whole OF her Asiatic provinces;
the recent Chinese incursions into her
territory showed that she is still too
Vulnerable to take any chances. Above
all, to give up Manchuria would be to
surrender the cherished aims Of Rus
sian policy for a half century.
No early settlement of the Chinese
question need. therefore. be expected.
Its settlement on the lines of the open
door and territorial integrity is as i'm
probable as before an exchange of
notes was begun as a cloak for serious
designs. Russia has everything to
gain by delay and is playing for time;
nobody is in a position to force her
hand. In the end she is likely to get
what she wants and that is Manchuria.
That would mean the end of China as
a responsible power.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-09
A TRIUMPH OF PANIC.
(Philadclphia Times. Dom \

Imperialism in government goes hand
in hand with this tyranny of money,
that finds expression in the Trusts.
The people have not approved: they
have been ovcrawed. The false cry OF
danger 10 business interests" has ter
rified and cocrced men against their
Judgment. against their interest,
against their convictions of principle,
and the concentrated power of a great
political organization controlled and
guided In the interest of the few
against the many. has prevailed
against the higher aspirations Of Amer
lean Democracy.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-09
THE "sYNDIcATED PRESIDENCY
(washington Times, Der

The American people have elected
what? Not MIR. Mckinley, the White
House puppet whom Theodore Roose-
welt has declared to be n man with the
backbone OF chocolate eclair," but
the trust combination which controls
him. 1t is Hanna, representing Rookie
Teller. Morgan, Carnegie. Duke, Flint,
Stillman and that coterie. to whom the
people have given power and authority!
They have sold their birthright for a
mess of pottage, and they are not en-
titled to the least sympathy if the con-
SEQUENCES are UNPLEASANT.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-09
OPINIONS OF THE PRESS
THE PRESS ON THE RESULT.
COLONIALISM REJECTED.

Mckinley has been reelected largely
by voters who strongly dissent from
his course In regard 10 the Philippines.
In his reduced pluralities he will find
the popular opinion that could not ex1
press itself in more direct way. If
he proposes to construe this election
as direct Endorsement of his colonial
program he will be violating a respon-
sibility which rests upon him and
which he is morally bound to regard
as a. solemn trust.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-09
THE OUTLOOK.
philadelphia Record. Ind,

NFHIIudeIphia Record, Ind.)
Within few years the plutocratic
republican party will have demon
strated still more clearly its weak
ness IN the hands of its selfish mas
, sers, ana II will either abandon its
present aims or coliapse. The Demo-
cratic masses will profit by experience,
ana while they will cling faithfully to
the doctrines embodied in the political
institutions of the country.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-09

1t is real good of Hon. Don NJ. Dick
inson to announce that he will reorgan-
lie the Democratic party, but the pre-
liminary need is for somebody to re-
organize Hon. Don NJ. Dickinson along
Democratic lines.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-09
REJECTED WITH RELUCTANCE.
New York Jou-nalD

We believe it to be perfectly clear
that If the country has rejected Mr..
Bryan 1t has done so with reluctance.
1t has wanted just such a President as
he would be. 1t has enjoyed the pros
pect of exchanging fabby nonentity
for man with mind. n will. and a
conscience of his own. 1t has longed
for a Chief Magistrate who would
dominate the sinister aggregations of
capital instead OF being dominated by
them.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-09
LONG LIVE THE REPUBLIC.
IN. Y. World. Ind.l

The eternal vitality of the Declara-
tion OF Independence must be acknowl-
edged. The supremacy of the Consti-
tuition wherever the flag lies In SOW
ereignty must be admitted. If the
Congress just elected does not restore
the Republic in all its integrity, q
Congress must be elected two years
hence that will do It,
Long live the RepuhlicI
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-09
NOT A VOTE OF CONFIDENCE.
philadelphia Ledger. Rep)

For four years more q Republican
administration will control the affairs.
foreign and domestic, of the nation. To
the Republican party the people have
voted continuance of authority. That
uoes not mean. however. that all the
Administration past policies and acts
nave been given vote Of confidence.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-09
SHOULD BE A STIMULUS.

The defeat should rather prove n
STIMULUS than a ,paralyzing blow. II
should show them the great dangers
threatening the country. 1t should
snow them how vast and evil must be
the influences that can sustain u party
IN power. when its policy is in direct
Vioiauon or the country's Constitution.
and when it's definite tendency Is the
building up of a privileged few at the
EXPENSE and ruin of the many.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-09

1t is worth while to observe in
passing that the two most enlightened
cities OF the country-Boston and New
York-went Democratic.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-09

to-day than he was yesterday. and will
pc stronger four years from now than
he was In the campaign this year. He
nus made a magnificent fight, and has
conducted himself throughout the
courage. g Z ( 49, - ~ : ! :
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-09

Mr.. Jones'. of Toledo, may presently
vouch-safe an explanation as to what
became Of the votes he was going to
deliver to Bryan.-Washington Star.
The poll-holders are no doubt better
informed,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-09
"THEoDoRE ROOSEVELT"

Already those sterling champions of
human liberty. Car Nicholas of Rus
STA. and Emperor William of Germany.
have expressed their qualification at
the election of Mr.. Mckinley.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-09

From the delay in sending in the re-
turns it is inferred that Eastern Ken
lucky Republicans exhausted the sup
ply of ballots and are waiting for new
lot to be printed.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-09

SO. Hon. Gas Addicks and Hon. Matt
Quay will be two ornaments OF the
body that Hon. Theodore Roosevelt will
instruct In strenuousnasa.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-09
A SPLENDID FIGHT.

charleston News and Courier, Dem.)
Mr.. Bryan has lost nothing in the
good opinion of the people by his fail
urs to win at the polls; but - stronger
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-09

Rooms 3 and 4 No. s7i Main street, over
THE Hub" neutrality-suspicious. and
all diseases OF Eye. Ear, Nose, Throat
Chest and Stomach
Hours. 8 a. m. to 1880 n M; . p. m. to
G p. m, Sunday hours. 1880 a. IN. to 1890
p. m. Tuesday night, Thursday night and
Saturday night, 7:b p. m. to Sis p. M
CONSULTATION ALWAYS FREE.
Medicines furnished. Terms moderate
oharkA
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-09

1t is strange thin~ this American
constituency. 1t is largely composed
of people who. during recent years,
have progressively suffered under op-
pressions and outrages that would
have meant revolution In any other
country with n free and Intelligent
populace. individually and through
their social and political organizations
they have protested, shouted and
threatened to an extent which would
make one think that no party opposed
to their interests or principles could
live. Yet on yesterday they cheerfuuy.
and with apparent enthusiasm, bowed
their necks to the yoke and accepted
Hanna. Mckinley and the trusts as
their masters-certainly for four years.
and probably for the life of the pres
ent generation.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-09
STILL MODEST.

Hon. Theodore Roosevelt sent the
following telegram to Hon. William
Mckinley:
oyster Bay, New York. Nov 6. 1900.
President Mckinley. Canton, o.:
81 congratulate you and ! congratu-
late far more the nation. feel the
most heartfelt gratitude over the re-
suit.
(Signed)-
THEODORE ROOSEVELT"
Beyond doubt Our Only Hero is as
modest as ever. He congratulates the
country on his own election to the
Vice Presidency.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-09
FOR -FOUR YEARS MORE.
(RIchmond Times. Ind. Ren)

For four years more the admnistra-
ton OF this country. for better or
worse. will be in the hands OF the Re-
publican party not because their prln-
clples are believed In. not because
their methods are admired. not because
their record is loved. not solely and
simply because the American people.
Democratic and other. are unwilling to
trust the guidance, OF this nation to
William ]. Bryan +,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-09
HOW THE CITY
COUNCILS STAND.
Virginian-PiIot Representatives Interview
Each Member With the Follow
ing Result.

Thirteen Members of the Common Council and EIGHT Men,-
bers of the Select Council, Total 21 Favor Placing
Maximum Rate in the Southern Bell Telephone Com
panys Franchise-A Majority of Three in Each Branch
Ten Members of the Common Branch and Five Members of
the Select Branch, Total 1S Have Not Expressed Them
selves for Publication This Subject, But Manv of
Them Intimate That Th,y Favor Placing Maximum Rate
inthe Franchise of the Southern Bell Telephone Company
The following members of the Councils have expressed
themselves decidedly in favor of placing maximum rate in
the franchise Of the Southern Bell Telephone Company
COMMON COUNCIL
IN FAVOR OF AMENDING BELL FRANCHISE.
j. Frank East Prest. j. A. Ridoewel
Edward Camp A. Stahl
A. M. Cousins j. Lee Seneca.
T. Fitzgbbons j. y. iInon
VIM. M. Hannah D w 49, EhH.o..
]. o. Pitt F r wise
TOTAL for Amendment "a
SELECT COUNCIL.
in FAVOR OF AMENDING BELL FRANCHISE
Fred Greenwood, Priest. ES Joynes
c. H. Consolvo. JJ o'Keete.
F.. Jacobs. j. O. Reid
TOTAL for Amendment 8
luIAL in both branches for Amendment 81
The following members of the Councils
aeell NEG to express an opinion but the Virgin
ian Pilot knows positively that some of Them
diS ueCHeHp III J6CO or fixing minimum and
maximum rates in the Bell and American Local
Telephone franchises.
COMMON COUNCIL
VIEWS NOT EXPRESSED FOR PUBLICATION.
c. P. Denby w. Old
N Beaman, T s Southn.t.
w. R. johnson, B. G. TnnsaIi
j. M. Keeling, B. Underdown
ZIMMERMAN W. H. Mayo.
TOTAL -commitlal 20
SELECT COUNCIL
VIEWS NOT EXPRESSED FOR PUBLICATION
X L. Forrest. j. W. Cashn,
w. P. 0berndorfer C. o. Wrenn
VIM. Pannill
TOTAL in both branches Is
REHABILITATION
COMMON COUNCIL
In favor of amending Southern Bell franchise t3
Views not expressed for publication 10
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-09
RscRIPrIoN Rates:

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nications for THE VIRGIN1AN-PlLOT
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THE VIRGINIAN AND PILOT PUB
LISHING COMPANY.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-08-24
THAT DISPATCH 70 CHAFFEE.
State Department Gives It After
Some Days OF Delay.
POWERS GIVEN COM MANDERS.

Washington, Aug, ls.-Text OF in
structsons to General Chafiee sent
August L. and IA have now been given
out. The substance of the first named
has appeared. The final instructions
sent August II is given here;
"Adjutant Generals Office, Washing
ton. Fowler, Che Foo, for Chaffec,
August II,
'In anticipation of acceptance by
Chinese government of condition in
our reply to them cablcd you August
IL. If Chinese authorities communi-
cate willingness to deliver ministers
and persons under their protection to
relief column at Pckin under arrange
ments which you consider safe, you
are authorized to make and carry out
arrangements in concert with other
commanders, without referring it
here. From informal communications
with representatives OF other govern
ments here we believe all to take
substantially the same position. Qucs-
ton whether you should insist upon
entering PelSin and going to legations
or will receive delivery at gate of inner
Tartar city, or at outer wall, taking
risk of ministers passing through city
with only Chinese escort, you and the
other generals must determine"
We are advised by Minister Conger
that the attacks by imperial troops
upon the legations in Pekin have not
ceased. While these attacks continue
we cannot stop the advance OF our
forces toward Pekin. If such attacks
cease, the above quoted instructions
will be allowed to stand, and they
would seem to provide for all the
action required under the circum-
stances stated by Earl Ii in his dis
patch. ALVEY A. ADEE,
Secretary, Department of State, Wash
ington, August 1S, 1909.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-08-24
America Gets 1881 Awards.

Paris, Aug. 90. The list of awards
to Ameaican exhibitors at the Paris
exposition has been made public. The
United States in all secured 1881
awards. OF these go were grand
prizes, 4s6 gold medals, $50 silver
medals, 422 bronze medals. go honor.
able mention and long line of gold,
silver and bronze medals for collabora-
tors. Every line of industry and art
and skill is given recognition. Amer
lean farm products, American mines
and forestry receive grand prizes and
gold medals, and American cottons,
woolens and silks are given the same
consideration as are American harvest
ing machinery, sewing machines,
printing presses, liberal arts and trans
portation, while silverware, jewelry,
art and education are placed in the
front. At the Paris exposition of 1889
only 1 900 prizes, Including those for
collaborators, were gi"en.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-08-24
Declined to Consider 1t.

Washington, Aug. 1S.-The United
States declined even TO consider the
proposition of Ii Hung Chang for
halt and an armistice at Tung Chau.
Even the supreme appeal of the ven
cradle Chinese statesman that the
Chinese empire would be shaken by an
advance of the allies beyond Tung
Chow was not needed. The answer of
the United States is that our position
is the same now as it has been from
the outset, namely, that the ministers
must be delivered at the walls of
Pekin, and in such circumstances as
will meet the judgment of the military
commander on the spot.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-08-24
Kansas city Firemon in Paris.

Paris, Aug. eO.-The preliminary
contests in the international exhibit
ton of fire apparatus came off at Vim
cennes, some 5000 firemen representing
all the nations, participating. The
American representatives, Chief George
c. Hale Of Kansas City and the men Of
the Kansas City fire brigade, caused
great wonderment by their quick work
in Harvesting and running, together
with their method Of saving life. They
received an ovation and by common
consent we're assigned to the first place.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-08-24
In Honor of ingalls,.

Topeka, Aug. 1s.-The members OF
the state executive council got togeth-
er when news had been received OF
Senator Ingalls, death The flag over
the state house was ordered at half
mast and it foated so all afternoon.
Mr. GODDARD, representing the coun-
ell, telephoned to Atchison to ascer-
tain from those having arrangements
in charge if the body could not be al
lowed to lie in state in the capitol
building here for time as mark of
proper respect and that the people of
Kansas might view it.
After time a telegram was received
stating that the family preferred to
not to change arrangements already
decided upon.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-08-24
The Old Doctor is Defiant.

New York, Aug. IS. Dr. Montague R.
Leverson, when interviewed, said that
he was regular correspondent with
Filipino agents in tins country and
had written the letter to Senior 6.
Apacible, part of which is published.
THE published portion of my letter
Is substantially what | wrote with the
exception of few verbal inaccuracies.
"There is, however. an omission, and
a serious one," he continued. THAT
is where l explained why President
McKinley's action was piratical. l
said in my letter, of which failed to
keep copy, that piracy WAS shown
by the fact that congress had not au-
thorized war against the Filipinos, and
the president had no power to send
troops against them without the con-
sent of congress
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-08-24

Washington, Aug. ls.-The Japanese
legation received a message from the
foreign Office at Toxic, stating that
lung Chow was occupied without re-
sistance by the Japanese force. The
Chinese apparently retreated toward
Pekin. Large quantities of arms and
rice were captured at the same time.
Berlin, Aug. 1s.-A dispatch from
Tien Tsin. announced that the allies
captured Chang CHA Wan with slight
loss. The Chinese left 500 dead on the
field The remainder fled, some to
Tung Chau and some to Pelkin.
A dispatch from Che Foo reads;
1.-The Chinese retreat continues. They
will not make stand. We are only
twenty miles from Pekin. The entire
force is straining every nerve to reach
the capital before it is too late"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-08-24
McKinley,s Trip to Chicago.

Canton, O., Aug. 1s.-No further
plans have been made for the presi-
dents trip to the G. A. R. encampment.
The start will be made from Washing
ton and the return to Canton about
the first week of September. 1t is ex-
pected to be q quiet trip over direct
route and probably on regular trains.
No speeches from the car platforms
are to be made. Organized demonstra-
tons along the route will not be en-
couraged, and above all nothing with
a political flavor will be allowed in
connection with the trip.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-08-24
ORE EAGERNESS TO BUY.
More Buyers Visit Eastern Mar
kets Than Usual.
BOTTOM PRICES REACHED,

New York, Aug. COR. G. Dun u
Co.'S weekly review of trade says: After
great wave of advancing prices OPP
timism as to business is generally dan
gerous. But the top was reached the
middle of March, since which time re-
action has come in every great indus
| try. so that consumers are asking
whether in some directions the decline
may have not been reasonably large as
was the advance and whether buying
on the present basis of prices is not
fairly sure. There are fresh evidences
of weaknesses in raw materials, no.
tably the break in structural iron, but
each one is awaited of to place heavy
contracts. New York is welcoming
buyers from all over the country in
larger numbers than for many years at
this season, in dry goods, in groceries,
in jewelry and in hardware, and if
contracts are not placed to as large
volume as expected it is because of
the conservatism of those who think
they may compel some further shading
of prices Reports this week from
other important points of distribution
show the same eagerness to buy when
the time seems right.
1t is becoming more apparent that
the bottom has been reached in prices
of iron and steel. The decline was
severe and the recovery must be slow,
but gradual advance and moderately
increasing activity are more healthy
than violent changes. In no single
division is the improvement more stri-
king than in any other Except steel
rails all forms of iron from the ore to
the finished product are being sought
more eagerly and with less effort to
secure further concessions in prices.
The first effect of the official report of
wheat conditions indicating total
crop of 513, 1897, 900 bushels, was to
strengthen prices, but when the Sec
rotary Of agriculture was reported as
predicting dollar wheat" before the
end of the year the market showed an
inclination to disagree, and the Sep
tember option fell below 80 cents at
New York for the first time in two
months,
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-08-24
Afraid of the Blacks.

Atlanta, Ca, Aug. 2O.-At the re-
quest of Deputy Sheriff Hendry, Of
Liberty county, Governor Gambler
has ordered out the Liberty Guards,
company of the Georgian National
guard, to quell an uprising Of negroes
in that section, where the blacks out
number the whites three to one.
Trouble has been brewing for some
time. One white man was killed sew
eral days ago in quarrel with negroes
and since that time discomfort has
grown on both sides until now race
war seems imminent. 1t is reported
that the negroes are burning johnson
station, small town on the Savan-
nah, Florida Sc Western railway,
about fifty miles from Savannah Two
negroes are reported killed for resist
ing arrest.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-08-24
Presldent steyn Dead.

London, Aug. 1s.-Former President
Steyn is reported to have died while
endeavoring to reach Mr.. Kruger, as
the result of severe wound. A Brit
ish correspondent recently released
from captivity asserts positively that
Mr.. Kruger wishes peace, but that the
commandants insist upon continuing
the war and would prevent his fight
by force if necessary. The burghers,
he says, share this view. The Trans
walters have ninety guns with abun'
dant provisions.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-08-24
PEKlN MAY BE CAPTURED.
Austria Has Such Advices But None Are
Confirmed.

London, Aug. ia cablegram from
Vienna to Hong Kong announces the
capture of Pelin, but the Austrian
government, like other European pow
ers, is still without confirmation of
this report. An official telegram dated
Talu, Aug. IA, has been received at
Rome, which asserts that the attack
on Pel1in began Monday, that Sir
Claude Macdonald, the British minis
ter, had opened communication with
the relieving force and that the allies
have established their headquarters at
Tung Chau.