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The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1900-06-09
Irish Brigade In Boer Armv.

The delegates of the Bocr Republic
to the United States, i'll recent inter-
view with representative OF the New
ark, N. j., Ledger, unqualifcdly de-
nounced, as false and malicious, the
statements published in this country,
through the London press agencies,
that the men of the Irish Brigade, in
the Boer army, had showed cowardicc,
>at the fight at Krugersdorp. The re-
port, they stated, was pure fabrica-
ton OF the English Tory newspapers.
According to the cablegrams received
by the Boer delegates, both the Irish
and American Brigadcs had been fight
ing magni6ccntly. At Krugersdorp,
the Irish Brigade, in line with the corps
of American sfarpshootcrs,-both COM
mands combined numbering only ff-
teen hundred men,-had held twelve
thousand British troops i'll check for 10
hours,-thus covering the retreat OF the
Boer artillery and quartcrmaster' 5
stores, and the sick and wounded troops
to the rear, and enabling the Beers to
reach their entrenched positions in the
mountains.
After the main body of the Beers had
retreated, the Irish and Americans, in a
spirit OF reckless courage, charged
through the opposing English regi-
mcf,ts and sent them whirling in igno-
ninious defeat. Then General Blake
sounded the retreat, and the Americans
and Irish moved toward their destina-
ton, to hold one OF the principal passes,
which the German engineers had pre-
viously fortified.
The Irish Brigade, up to late ac-
counts, had lost, in killed and wounded,
nc comrades. There are two priests
and six Sisters attached to the Brigade.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1900-06-09

In a letter from Cape Town to Col.
John F. Finerty, Mr.. John Hanigan, of
the Chicago ambulance corps, says that
"our Consul General Stowe is more
English than the English themselves" :"
He charged the boys 10 per cent for
changing American gold into British
money, the stores and banks of the
city having refused to take it at all.
The advocates of the British gold stand
ard will be surprised to learn that
American gold is discounted by an
American official in South Africa for
pounds, shillings and pence. Gold is
not ''the money of the world" in the
sense that Republicans would have us
believe it to be.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1900-06-09

Two New York farmers were recent
ly interviewed as to their views on pros
pcrity under McKinley's administration
Said one OF them: eve farmers arc
not any better off than We, we're. What
we sell brings no higher prices; while
the things we have to buy cost more. l
bought ten pounds of nails yesterday,
and l had to pay fifty cents more than
they used to cost before there was a
nail trust" There may be prosperity
for the trusts" said the other, "but l
am not getting any of It. In fact, I'm
worse off than l was; for the trust has
shut up a factory here, for which used
to drive a team" The farmers of the
Northwest, if questioned about McKin-
ley prosperity, will give similar replies,
and so will the laboring men.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1900-06-09

once-do it yourself; let no one see
even an impression of it. After you
print, destroy all marks OF it. Print on
ly one copy; then Immediately break up
the form General Townsend was
something OF a printer himself.)
II took the paper from his hands and
examined it. 1t was the copy for a
major-general's commission for General
Phil Sheridan; the only blanks being
in it were for the signatures OF the presi-
dent and Secretary Stanton. In less
than two hours the specially-prepared
commission which made Phil Sheridan
major-general was in the secretary's
hands, with printed dates. The COM
mission was printed on good quality
OF heavy fiat paper, there being no time
to procure 'sheepskin' or parchment
paper. 1t is fair to presume that not
similar commission was ever, before
or since, made out for major-general."
The following letter against the tes-
timony of Manning appears in the New
York Sun of a recent date under the
signature OF William Van Bach, Hud-
son, N. Y, sergeant of company K,
12Sth New York volunteers:
The interview at Boston with General
S. II. Manning, wherein he accuses
Lieutenant ntGcneral Philip H. Sheridan
of wrongfully taking unto himself the
credit of snatcl,ing victory from defeat
at Cedar Creek, comes, after lapse OF
thirty-fve years, rather late to influence
any one in their high regard for that
gallant cavalry officer. And coming as
it does from a acknowledgement,
who, every soldier knows, had nothing
to do with the movements of the army,
it will have no bearing on the history
OF that historical battle.
General Sheridan had been to Wash
ington, and on his return had rested
over night at Winchester. Hearing
heavy cannonading in the morning, he
was informed by an orderly that his
troops were being engaged. Mounting
his horse he made his famous ride, and
as history truthfully records, came UP
to his defeated and demoralized army.
1t was due to the good generalship and
deliberate purpose OF General Sheridan
that the routed army was reformed,
another charge made on the Confedc-
rate General Early and victory won at
Cedar Creek. The Confederate troops
made tlAir most determined stand at
Middletown, which was the turning
point in the battle.
On reaching his soldiers, General
Sheridan said: Boys, I warrant you
will sleep in your old quarters tonight"
and that they did was due to General
Sheridan. was an eyewitness to this
historical event, being an orderly on
General Sheridan's staff, having accom-
panied him on all his famous raids, and
know whereof l speak The result of the
battle was the capture of forty-cight
pieces of artillery and 10000 prisoners.
Congress gave General Sheridan a
vote of thanks and promoted him to
major-gcneral.
Such ISLANDERS as that OF General Man
ming are an outrage on the fair name
OF brave and gallant soldier, which
should be resented by every fair-minded
veteran. 1t could only cmanate from
mind inspired by jealousy against a
commander vino never had weak point
iii his makeup and who was loved and
respected by every subordinate.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1900-06-09

Why not send John L. Sullivan, James
J. Corbett, Bob Fitzsimmons, James
Jeffries, Tom Sharkey, Tommy Ryan,
Kid McKoy and other heavyweight and
middleweight champions of pugilism to
China to whip the pestiferous boxers"
OF the Empress Dowager of the Flowery
Kingdom? America could well dis
pense with their services for season.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1900-06-09

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free men in South Africa for shilling
per day. Men OF Offaly, will you tole-
rate the insult? Remember the murder
of Kearns and Perry and don't go to
the recruiting circus. By order of the
Edenderry Republican club.
"Long live the South African rcpub-
lies and God create an Irish one"
This is pretty fair pronouncemcnt
of popular opinion in this land, but
despite the feeling many likely
young bouchal will be tempted by hun
ger or his innate desire of adventure to
take the Saxon shilling" and enroll
himself in the ranks of the guards or
some other regiment No doubt the
Irish are one of the finest fighting races
in the world, and, unfortunately, many
of them are lacking in that national
spirit which would keep them out of
that "thin red line" which is ever push
ing forward the boundaries OF Eng
lands empire.
And apropos to this matter it is not
cheering to remark that during the last
twelve months the recruiting returns for
Ireland show no decrease by compari-
son with previous years. The enlist.
ments in line regiments and in the
militia show total of $3.50. Among
the recruiting districts Dublin occupies
first place, Belfast second and Tralee, in
the intensely Irish county OF Kerry,
comes third.
"One can more or less understand"
says the Independent, "the record of
Dublin and Belfast as denationalizing
forces arc rampant in both cities and
there is AL alien element in the popula-
ton, but we are at loss to understand
how in such district as Tralee, which
is purely Irish and supposed to be thor
oughly national, so many men could
have been found. How deeply discred-
ditable it is to Irishmen to enter the
British army. They forfeit all right to
be called 1rishmen and merge them
selves in the ranks of the British. 1t
would not matter so much if the loss
and injury only affected themselves, but
they aim deadly blow at their country
when they engage to fight the battles
of Britain and bolster up the power
which is strangling the national life of
Ireland"
AS l am on military matter a'may
mention that Colonel Mahon. who re-
lieved Mafeking, is young Irish off
Ger of the best type Report has it that
he is idolized in his regiment, the
Eighth hussars, is great sportsman
and first-class gentleman jockey. 1t
was he who had the honor "a dubious
one, say some of his countrymen,) of
finally running the khalifa to earth, and
in connection with his work on that
occasion Sir Reginald Wingate wrote
to the sirdar: II cannot speak in suf-
hclently strong terms of the excellence
OF the services performed by this off
Ger. l invariably placed him in general
command of all the mounted troops;
his personal disregard for danger, in
trepid scouting and careful handling of
men, all fit him for high command; his
bold and successful seizure of the posi-
ton in front of Fedils camp and his
conduct of the fight before l came up
show him to be possessed OF exceptional
qualities as commander, and have
the greatest pleasure in recommending
this valuable officer to your favorable
consideration"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-21
CONVENTION PROCEEDINGS.
Chairman Lodges Speech and the Adoption
OF the National Platform.

Convention Hail. Philadelphia. June
cot was almost L O'Clock when the
advance guard of the great army OF
visitors crossed the Schuyikill and be
sieged the doors of the convention nail
The denomination of President Mckln-
ley was to be the event of the day ana
every road led toward the Export EX-
position building. The delegates were
slow in arriving. but the distinguished
guests were on hand somewhat earlier.
The long session ahead with perhaps
Il. tedious protracted contest over the
report Of the committee on credentials,
held no terrors for the assembled thou
sands The delightfully."- cool and brac-
ing weather was an assurance against
discomfort Shortly after II O'Clock the
big Municipal Band Of Philadelphia
took its place in the gallery opposite
the stage and a few minutes later tn"
strains of SouSa's stirring marches
crashed out
AS on yesterday. many of the leading
lights of the Republican party came in
without causing furry. Senator
Lodge who is to be permanent chair
man of the convention, came in with
the Massachusetts delegation at five
minutes before l., but there was not
ripple. The first demonstration oc-
CURED a minute later when senator
Hanna entered and crossed the length
Of the han to the stage. He could hard N
~ make his way to the platform. owing
to the pressure Of the delegates to greet
him as he passed through the pit.
Senator Foraker handsome and deb
omar aroused the next outburst.
At T. O'Clock after Senator Hanna
had reached the platform. the ushers
carried into the pit great punches OF
red. white and blue pampas palms.
Our Chauncey" was not overlooked,
today, and there was a great tiutter oi
-handkerchiefs from the ladies as he
entered. but it was again Gov Roose-
welt who sat the convention wild. Still
wearing his Rough Riders hat. he APP
peared, as on yesterday, at the man
entrance and instantly the crowds
cheered frantically. AS on yesterda!
as Ne pushed his way toward his sea-
his progress was stopped by the enthu'
siastic greetings from delegates. Sen
ator Plat was by his side. The gov
ernor did not appear so Sternly aus
tere as on yesterday. He smiled righ
and left to the plaudits of the multi
tude.
While the Roosevelt demonstration
was in progress the eyes of the multi
tude We're suddenly directed to
strange spectacle in the center of TIL
stage as the Chinese minister Mr.. WI
Ting fang, respondent in rich Orienta
silks and accompanied by Mr.. Chung
secretary of legation. also richly robe
in silks. came up to the platform.
mot a word from China" said Min
ister WI when asked as to the alarm
ing reports as to Pekin I'VE ar
wholly in the dark except for what tn
press brings us, and we hope and sin
cerely believe the conditions are not a
bad as pictured. | am here unotficially
as an observer, to see how the Amer
can people select their candidates f.
the Presidency
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-21
IN THE CONVENTION.
Continued from pege ID

demonstration of the session IL was
os dramatic as that of yesterday ana
vas practically a repetition of his eN-
,,arienca then. He still wore his Rough
piaer hat Some of his austerity mad
5anarted With the relaxation of MI.
Hanna's opposition the governor real
izad that he must succumb to the ~
avitable. And he appeared resigned to
his fate. Only once did he seem to re-
sent the popular reclamation. That
was when Senator WolcOtt, who is one
of his ardent supporters, gave the
crowd the opportunity to cheer him
nv naming him on the committee to
escort Henry Cabot Lodge, the perma-
nent chairman, to the platform. he
made no effort to conceal the annoy
ance he felt at being thus dragged into
view.
Senator Lodge. young. brilliant. al
ready famous as a schoiar, stdtesiii"ii
and historian. made a fine figure as ne
delivered his address as permanent
chairman. His finely poised head. close
cropped iron-gray beard, dehcateiy
chiseled features. and slender, athletic
frame. were clearly outlined. AS ne
faced the convention his voice, thous'
resonant. has a Down East rasplhess'
but his delivery is pleasing and force
ful and his speech was the scholarlS
clear cut effort expected OF hlm. bul,
il covered the same general Srouiiu
Senator Wolcott went over. yesterday
and though some of the fine peflouS
elected applause as whole 1t did Hot
stir up any great enthusiasm Neilher
did the reading of the platform. very
nv Senator
banks. and for the same reason. Both
IN different forms We're epitomeS OF the
record of the administration upon
which the party will ask the country to
return it to power-a record eloquently
placed before the convention. yeStef-
day. by Senator Wolcott.
The most striking incident of the day
was the appearance on the stage OF -
OF the survivors of the original con-
ventiOn held in Locust street IN lS56 III
this city All the stirring memories OF
the exciting days when the country
was on the verge of the great bloody
conflict over slavery Welled up as
those old lovers Of liberty faced a new
generation bearing in their hands the
faded tatterrd flag Of generation thar
has passed into history. Senator Ha"-
ley of Connecticut, was the ohly one
Of the II who still holds prominent
place upon the stage Of the present.
The cheer thar went up at sight Or
them shook the building. 1t rose again
even more unanimously when their
spokesman announced their unWaver-
ing allegiance to the party they had
helped to bring forth.
Two historic gavels, one from the
trees under which the immortal Gar
field won his star at the battle of Mid
die Creek. Ky. another made from the
wood of the old capitol at Providence,
r. l.. and adorned with bronze from
the hull of Americas cup defender
Columbia. were presented to the con-
vention during the day.
Tomorrow. The convention will meet.
at 10 o'clock in the morning. and its
labors will probably be over before :
O'Clock in the afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-21

Roosevelt, as on yesterday, being the
! first on his feet.
Senator Wolcott again raped for or
der as the swelling strains hoated
away, welding the heavy mallet with
! his left hand. When the confusion had
subsidized Rev. Charles NJ Boswell
| opened the proceedings WITH prayer
Few of the delegates rose.
| At the conclusion of the prayer a del
egation of 10 white-haired men, sur
vivors of the first Republican conven-
| ton. "A wears ago, entered the hall, and
the audience rose and cheered them.
The delegation read a resolution de-
cIaring their unwavering allegiance to
the party they had helped to bring
forth.
This incident over. the chairman rec
ogniZed Representative Serene Payne
OF New York, chairman of committee
on credentials. who mounted the plat
form and read the report of the COM
mittee.
The friends of j. Z. Addicks of Del
aware were in evidence when MIR.
Payne read of the victory of the Ad-
dicks over the Dupont faction in that
state.
The report read. Mr.. Payne demand
ed the previous question. Senator Sew
all on behalf of New Jersey and Mr..
Martin on behalf of Indiana. seconded
the demand which was ordered. I'm
der the rules which the convention was
operating. 20 minutes on side for de-
bate was allowed but no one demanded
the floor and the report was put
through with a whirl.
The convention, which evidently felt
relieved at this quick disposition of
the contests. signified its approval with
applause. Gen. Grosvenor of Ohio.
manent organization. then presented
that committees report.
This report was also put through
with 4 whirl
The Chair announces as n commit
tee II escort Senator Henry cabot
Lodge to the chair" announced Mr..
Wolcott. Gov. Shaw of Iowa, and
GOV. Roosevelt of New York"
\ cheer went up. strong and long
continued. as this group of names fell
from the chairman's lips. Apparently
Gov. Roosevelt was not expecting To be
thus designated and his face showed
signs of annoyance. With Gov. Shaw
he stepped to Mr.. Lodges seat, and
with the permanent chairman between
them they marched up the platform.
The cheers echoed continuously until
Mr. Lodge. after greeting Mr.. Wolcott.
turned 70 the audience and began his
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-21
Business Proceedings.

Senator Lodge concluded al 49,. He
had spoken - minutes. Then followed
the usual gaVcl presentations. TWO gavelS
werr presented to the chairman. one from
Rhode Island. MADE from the bronze
from the yacht Columbia ana mahogany
from the State House, ana another from
Kentucky.
Leot.cn presented Z table which hal
been u-el II the Etplb lean national con
vcntions at Minneapolis ana st. Louis.
Senator Lodge received each Of these
presentations VITA graceful speech.
Con. bingham Of Pennsylvania was now
recognized 10 present the unanimous re-
port Of the committee on rules.
Senator Quay, in light suit with vest
unbuttuned. was recognized as the read
ing of the report was concluded. and was
greeted enthusiastically Is he stepped
into the middle aisle to offer an amend
ment to the rules. This emlndied the
proposition to reduce the representation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-21
Railroads and Steamboats,.
Boothbay and the Islands
Steamer islander

leaves Gardiner at 30, South Gardiner.
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Thursday ana saturday. connecting n
Returning leave BoothbIy at Il Al:
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Annie time II given at thc Park each
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sengcrs from Augusta ana Halloween VII
take Maine Central pr tIectrcs % pa t
liner. Plpc1ge transferred free at Gar
diner. Special Electric car leaves a lalr
ma Water streets. Augusta. sundas
mornings at $50 to connect with stednie,
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General Agent. Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-21
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-21
New York Cotton Market.

New York. June ~
cotton futures closed steady. June
SO: July. ~; August. \53; Seplembet'
SIS. October. 7.99: November. ~: Deem
her. 1.\}. January. 50: February, IS.
March. 80. April. 80: May. 80.
Cotton spot closed steady, il advance:
middling I'pIauds. 5-lt; DO. Gulf FL"
Sales. l2l bales.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-21
Convention Called TO Order.

Al 1925. Senator Wolcott raped for
order. Immediately the band started
up the Star Spangled Banner" and
me vast audience rose en- masse. Gov.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-21

The secret service officers are in Jer-
scy City trying 10 locate a gang of
counterfeiterS which is distributing bad
stu silver certificates bearing the like
ness Of Vice President Hendricks The
portrait il a good one but the bin i
greasy ana fairly easy of detection.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-21
ltract grade. $S.ei.

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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-12
Simmons For Senator.

To the Editor: 1 believe that the De-
mocracy of North Carolina appreciate a
mans service to his party. / believe they
know what real service is, and that they
are ever ready to reward such service.
1t is your political rings and combines,
not the rank and file, who forget the
service which an individual renders to
his party Such being my conception of
the character of North Cardinals De-
mocracy, / have not the least doubt of
the selection for United States Senator
of our fearless leader in every triumph
of the States Democracy in the last de-
cade-the Hon. F. NJ. Simmons.
Both the gentlemen who have entered
this contest with Mr.. Simmons are strong
and worthy Democrats and justly rank
among the most brilliant and deserving
OF North Cardinals sons. But the De-
mocracy of the State will, feel assured,
bestow this honor upon Mr.. Simmons.
AS a mark of her appreciation for the
great service he has rendered his party
and his State by his tireless energy and
watchfu zeal in the cause of White Su-
premacy, Craven county will give her
practically unanimous vote to Mr.. Sim
mons, her representative having already
pledged himself before our meeting of
White Supremacy clubs to vote for Mr..
Simmons in the General Assembly.
Yours for the cause of Democracy,
ERNEST M GREEN.
Newborn, n c., Sept. Z, 1900.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-12
GREAT DAY IN MACON COUNTY.
Reunion of Chas, Robinson Camp. Gen. Ray
Speech. Hon. Locke Craig's Eloquence.

Especial to the News and Observer
Franklin, N. c., September 11.-Satur-
day was the elimination at this place of
the reunion of the Charles Robinson
Camp of Confederates. An immense
crowd, estimated at several thousand,
was present. The old Confederates had
been camp since Thursday.
They were addressed by General James
Ray, Asheville, who gave a charming his
tory of the causes that led up to the war
and the hisory of the war 1t was greet
ed with vociferous cheering.
The next speech was Hon. Locke Craig,
whose speech was replete with argument,
pathos, anecdotes and eloquence. 1t was
regarded as not only gem, but the most
eloquent speech ever delivered in this sec
ton. He simply moved the crowd with
his eloquence.
At the conclusion of his speech Mr..
Elias moved that the crowd rise and then
sit down as a tribute ito the eloquent and
intellectual giant of North Carolina. 1t
was beautiful scene to see as by magic,
this immense audience in grand and dig
nified silence rise as one and then sit
down.