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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-04
IOWA DEMOCRATS
ENDORSE BRYAN
Reafirm Chicago Platform and De-
nounce Gold Standard, But No
Mention is Made of l6 TO /.

r,nr MoTSTEfS IA. May 3.-For dele
gates at large to the Kansas oisy ooi'-
vention:
cato Sells, of Ninton.
Charles A Walsh. OF OttumWa.
John S. Murphy. of Dubuque
George Baker. of Davenport.
aiternates: Edward B. Evans, OF Des
NIoines: AVIAN wagen, OF Sioux Caty' Il,
r. Cantlng OF Mills county, ana Dahiel
p Stubbs, of Fairfield. :,
These were the nominations made by
the Iowa Democrats In session mere To-
day. The proceedings were harmonious
throughout. and the convention was the
largest held by the Democrats Oh tAis
State In recent years, nearly one thou-
sand delegates being present. The pre-
yailing sentiment was Overwhelmingly
for ,I;rvan. and the delegates Were in
strrc,et! to vote as unit for him at
Kansas City.
In the framing OF the platform the more
conservative element prevailed. Tne chi
cago platform Is endorsed and the gold
standard denounced. but the ratio OF 10
TO / does not appear in the resolutions
The selection Of John S. Murphy, editor
of the DUBUQUE Telegraph. was con-
cession to the radical advocates OF tree
silver
Temporary chairman and Douglass Der
mond permanent chairman.
Mr. sullivan was given tremendous ap-
pIause in response TO his denunciation OF
trusts and Imperialism and his endorse
ment of William j. Bryan for President
Nowhere in his speech did he mention
1G to L.
The convention adopted resolution
offered by former Congressman Walter
Butler. providing that the delegates con-
tribute 10 a fund in aid of the Beers
The platform reaffirms unqualified ale
gience TO the principles set forth In the
Democratic National platform adopted at
Chicago in 1896; demands Bryan's
nomination as the standardbearer of
Democracy.
1t denounces trusts and combinations
In restraint of trade and the protective
policy of the Republican party Upon
which they are founded deplores the
adoption of the recent Porto Rican meas
ure: condemns the Impertalist policy OF
this Administration: extends sympathy
ITO the Beers and favors the election OF
United states Senator's by diyect vote OF
the people.
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PRICE TWO CENTS.

which tfra government Is to pay SSso.upV,-
COO. about 100000 acres have been taAes'
and about 2.G00S0 are supposed 10 DC
stiN available for agricultural purposes.
A reura rka BILE thing in connection WIFI
the passage of the bill to-day was
speech in it's favor by Galusha A Grow
of PENNSYLVANIA. the venerable eS-
Sneaker of the House. VINO forty-eiSnt
wears ago fathered and passed the orisI-
nal. homestead bill. He was then the
youngest and is now the Oldest me1noef
of the House.
Mr. Eddy, of Minnesota, in charge OF
the measure. in the opening argument
said all party platforms had declared IN
favor of tire bill.
Mr.. Maddox. of Georgia. opposed the
bill. He said it would cost the govern
ment .S5a,afa.
An amendment offered by Mr.. Cannon
was adopted. to limit the operation OF the
act to agricultural lands which have
been already opened TO settlement
The bill was then passed amid enthus-
iasm in the galleries.
The sundiy civil appropriation bl! was
then taken up after long discussion,
during which Mr.. DeArnfond. of Missouri,
and Mr. Livingston. of Georgia. claShed
sharply. general debate being limited TO
thirty minutes.
Mr.. Kitchen. of North Carolina. con-
suned practically all this time in das-
c{Issfon of the North Carolina election
law. in reply to some recent remarks OF
MIR T.inney. of North Carolina
After d.sposing of twenty-five pages,
the House at ) p NJ adjourned
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Reaflrms Republican Principles and
Endorses Administration.
THE GUBERNAToRIAL CONTEST
Intense Interest in the Nominating
Convention to DC Held Later,
tho Leaders Believing tho
Nomination, for Governor
Equivalent TO an
Elcction

DETROIT, MICH. May S.--The State
Convention, which to-day elected deie-
gates at large TO the National Conven-
ton, transacted It's business quickly and
harmoniously after it had become fully
organized. but it WAS greatly delayed in
settling the eligibility to seats between
two fighting factions from Ann -.rbor and
its county of Washtenaw. The report Of
the Committee on Credentials finally an
nounced itseis tiaaa-loeked by a tie vote.
The warning lst.tions for an hour argued
their troubles before the committee. The
result was the seating of the so-caled
regular delegation.
The four delegates a Large who had
been slated were elected without division,
with one exception. The platform, which
was believed ITO be unprecedented for con-
iciseness, reaffirms allegiance to the time
hcnored principles of the Republican
party, unGualitiedly aud unequivocally
endorses the administration of President
Mckinley,sand instrllcts the delegates to
cast the Vote of Michigan for William
Mckinley for President Of the United
States
GU7RE1RNATE0NztI CONTEST
1t was evident during the session that
Interest III the nominating convention. to
be held later. Will pc tremendous. the Re-
publican leaders believing that nom
practically to an e}ection. All the guber-
natoriai headauarters and the corridors
of the Russell House swarmed with dele
gates and candidatas.
The following ere the unanimously
elected detegat tes=af-iarge
Colonel Frank j. EieckeEz of Detroit:
Delos A Biodgett. Of Grand Rapids. and
Captain William Il Pnrnall of Calumet.
William McPherson5 of Howell. and
Frank w. Gichrist, OF Alpena, had been
placed in nomination for third delegate
at-large, but they Withdrew and allowed
,numbei, three to go to Parnali, and them
selves fought it out for fourth place. with
the result that Mcpherson won.
The foIlowing%wsre unanimously elected
alterna tes-at-large:
Albert S. Giasgow. of Jackson: Herbert
S. Sands, of Penwater: William BARGE. OF
Saginaw: and John Mccall. OF ithaca.
ferret A. Diednla. of Holland. was unan-
imously chosen chairman of the State
Central Committee.
Major L. j. Wilcox, of Bay City. and
Perry Hannah, of Traverse City, were
elected Presidential electors-at-larse.
The convention completed its business
AT 6.I5
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oner every opportunity to defend himself.
-. NOT fsI-E;I nc aiIIANiflR


oner every opportunity to defend himself.
lNoT pEEJTC GBAaHOR
Mr.. Busord. IN reply TO Messrs. Davis
and Poags, said the question was not one
OF putting the prisoner on trial to satisfy
pubic ciasnor. II was the law of the
STATE that when man charged with
murder is In the custody Of the court,
and is indicted. he shall be tried at the
same term of The court. unless good
cause be shown for continuance. The
case Of Riddick was continued from the
last term. He did not think the reasons
given by counsel for the defence were
sufficient. In his opinion as long as Mrs.
Riddick is the wife of the prisoner and he
Is in jail charged with murder her mem
tai condition at least Will not improve.
Mr.. Davis started to reply to Mr.. BIZ
ford. but counsel held a brief conference
and 1t was agreed that the case should
so over until the 10Th of this month
The Commonwealth's witnesses were
recognized to appear at that time.
Brunswick county has a set of splendid
officers. You might travel the State over
and not discover finer or more courteous
set of officials than Judge Turnhull. Com
monwealth's Attorney Buford, Sheriff
Tnrnbuil and his deputies. and Clerk
Rawlings p. R M
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Alleged Abuse of international Rights
in Case of Sea Witch, Boarded
in Neutral Territory.

LONDON, May 3-6:o9 P. Mt has
been learned that United States Ambas-
sador Choate has asked Lord Salisbury
for explanations as to the alleged abuse
of international right in the case of the
American ship Sea Witch. which, accord
ing to the statement OF her commander,
Captain Howe was boarded by the
British warship Wasp, within the three
nltte limit of Portuguese territory, in
East Africa.
The American ship Sea Witch left
Walloroo December Sd, and arrived at
Delagoa Bay February 18th. She sailed
March 4th for Port Natal tDurban) and
arrived there March 9th.
The American. Ambassadors communi-
cation TO the Premier hardly amounts to a
protest, and serious complications are
not likely TO ensue. The case as trans
mitted by Secretary Hay to London,
consists of the captains allegation that
while the Sea Witch was off Delagoa
Bay he signalied the Wasp. which was
patroling. and the Wasp sent d boat to
her. The captain of the Sea Witch COM
plains that the visit resembled war
like boarding party, and that his manifest
was examined against his will when
palpably within neutral waters.
If the latter statement is true a serious
offence has been committed by the Wasp
which will cal! for an ample apology
from Great Britain. but it is pointed out
that the fact that the Sea Witch sgnalled
the Wasp before the warship noticed her
invests the case with a curious uncer-
tainty.
Apparently, both ar. Choate and Lord
Salisbury are inclined 70 believe that
there is some mistake. perhaps, on both
sides. The Premier mas referred the
matter to the Admiralty, which has no
rec5rd of the occurrence, but has cabled
to South africa for the Wasp's version
of the affair, and it is possible that some
time may elapse before the British reply
is ready.
Meantime the incident does not interfere
diality existing between the representa-
tives of the two nations interested.
statement Confirmed.
WASHINGTON, May Enquiry at the
State Department confirms the London
statement as 70 the nature of the acton
taken br the State Department relative
20 the boarding Of the Sea WItc;l
Several weeks ago The Department had
its first news of this affair In the shape
OF a report by cable from the United:
States Consul at Dsiagoa Bay. Mr. Hollis,
who mentioned the facts briefly His
statement was forwarded 20 Ar1ba ssattor:
Ihoats al lJo1u9G III jo.Gt-is ufat n 2 mig:
direct the attention of the British gov
esipn,ent Il, The mater. officials here say
It has never baen claimed BY the British
government That its wa-saips had the
right Of selseti n Portuguese waters. and
1t vas fteit. :tst sn this case. as in many
others. -.en 4<ssts wsis only one Of fact
respecting the actual distance of the yes-
sells from the Portuguese shore If 1t
should appear that the Sea Witch vas
80 yA;..<, f5
the State Department. then the explana-
tion would be in order. otherwise the
British vessel was within her rights in
boarding,
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CONTINUED on Second Page.}
SUMMARY OF TO-DAY's NEWS.
Local.

LOCAL.
Entertainment at Lee Camp.
Aftermath OF the convention.
-Epworth Leasuers plan grand time.
Southern Bell Company's appeal TO ns
heard.
-Verdicts in Federal courts
Carnival affairs show great progress.
Political gossip of the city
The trial of Rev. j. f. F. Riddick for
the murder of DR. ~. H. Temple post
poued until afay 10Th or, account OF i'll
health of Mrs. Riidicz-
Manage of Newport News team takes
steps to strengthen IL. New men coming.
The postoftiee ar Franklin. Va. robbed
by burglars. who blew open the safe and
secured $500 BioodEounds failed 70 find
trail.
twelve es months i were sss.odo,ooo. breaking
90 Norfolk Light and Power Company
buys a site
General.
Michigan Republicans instruct dele
gates explicitly to vote for Mckinley.
The Army Appropriation bill passed
by the Senate and Free Home act oy
Democrats of Iowa instruct tor Bryan
and endorse Chicago PLATFORM
Threatened race trouble IL huntington
N C. Armed men patro. streets.
Mr.. BRYAN says the Democrats ara
sure TO win In coming presidential
election.
Foreign
The British caPss5e su, .Ea,sa. grandfers
with a front OF forty miles
Roers are In considerable force.
Another fight in Philippines. in which
Americans are killed
-Psasan, uprising, in Bulgaria grows
'A-.i 4Ins ms irreetionisss in Colombia seen, to
be victorious
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DEMOCRACY SURE TO WIN.
nIr. Bryan SO Declared Without Any
Hesitation.

TOLEDO. OHIO. May 3.-William Jen-
ninps IBrvan arrived in Toledo from De
troit at 80 this afternoon, and was re-
ceiyed by large delegation OF citizens,
headed by bands OF urisic and speciai
committee, composed OF representative
Democrats from all over Northern ONO
Fully 25,O00 people heard Mr. Bryan
during the day.
In an interview to-day he expressed
himself very decidedly regarding She
coming national election.
The Democratic party is sure TO win,
Mr.. BRYAN said without the slightest hesi-
,tation. THE people are with us this year,
and they are in sympathy with the prin-
ciples which shall be embodied In the
Kansas City platform, and which repre-
sent the feelings of the great mass OF
American people
.sINhat is your view of the Phf1p-ahe
war;
~ believe that the Republicans are
wrong because they have taken the Cod
given right of liberty and self-govern-
ment away from people who have been
fighting for it for years. This WIFI be
the position of the Democratic party
upon this question
II hold exactly the same views on the
money question I always have held-
don't think the great body or Democrats
have changed any more than nave, auu
there is no occasion for the desertlon cl
any great truth that makes up the Demo
cratic code Of principles.
II think that Ohio is more and more
likely to go Democratic this year thar
is Nebraska ever likely to go Repuoiicaf
again
Il am sure that the signs of the Tunes
| are very much more favorable to Demo.
cratic success. and both the press ane
| the neople are considering Democratic
| doctrine more kindly this year than they
| did in SO.
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BRITISH SUCCESS
Roberts Reports Hamilton's Engage
ment af HoutneI.


LONDON May 3.-The War Office has
received the following report from Lord
Roberts, under date of Bloemfonte!n,
May I'd:
General Hamilton met with consider
able success and drove the enemy from
the strong position they had taken up at
E!outnek with comparatively small loss
to us. Tine Beers dispersed in several 5i-
rectionS. mainly TO the east and north,
learing twenty-six prisoners In our HAMS
including one commandant and sixteen
other wounded men. General Hamilton is
now in camp al Jacobsrust. As che men
needed rest after fighting seven out OF
the last ten dnys. ordered them to
halt for the day. General Broadwood's
brigade of cavalry arrived upon the
scene in time 10 afford valuable nssts-
tancs by threatening the eneny's rear.
During the afternoon General Ian Harni!-
ton was Joined by General Bruce HanliI-
tons brigade OF infantry.
ENEiArY'S LOSS
",rhe enemy admit having twelve killed
and forty wounded yesterday. Amongst
the former were Lieutenant Cium:her q
German officer belonging TO the Fifty
fifth Regiment. aud amongst the latter
was MaximoT, the Russian commander
of the Foreign Legation. Tweuty-cue out
of % OF the ensmy's casualties occurred
amongst the members of that .egion
Two Frenchnen we're among the killed
General Hamilton speaks IN highest
terms of good services performed by the
Eighth Hussars. under Colone! Cloves.
and made up into a regiment of Iancers
which came into General BruadHuod's
Brigade and assisted in making the Beers
vacate their position.
The final stroke OF the eneny's rou.
was given by the Gortlons and two COM
panies OF the Shropshire Light Infantry,
who cheered loudly when they got .sitiiitt
200 yards of the position. Kitchsnerss horss
Is also Spoken of In towns of praisel.,
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/. COLOMBIAN RESOLUTION
The Insurgents Seem to be Getting
Best OF the Fight.

KINGSTON, JAMAICA. May 3.-News
brought here to-day by the British
Steamer FEoridian from Colombia Is TO
the effect that the insurgents are getting
the best OF the fight in that republic, and
that they are IsFsilentarily expected TO
enter Booas Del Toro. 1t Is added that
no soldiers being available. the govern
ment has sent twenty-five policemen to
Bocas Del Toro on board launch be-
longing to the canal company
the situation IS considered serious.
Coton is under martial law and the crews
of ships in port have been warned not to-
go ashore after dark
When the Florfdtau left Colon on April
seth nothing was known there about the
reported capture OF Carrha gena by the
insurgents
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MORE RACE TROUBLE.
Armed White Men Patrol Streets of

Burlington, NC.
BURLINGTON. n. c.. May 3.-Armad
men are tonight patrolling the town Of
Burlington in apprehension of trouble
threatened by negroes in retaliation for
the w,,rll of q mob that handled one of
their number roughly early this week.
There has been much excitement since
YESTERDAY, when negroes made threats Of
wreaking vengeance in various ways. and
all last right fifty citizens armed, re-
mained up to guard the town.
No attempts, however, has been made
to carry out the threats, and while armed
men will be on duty all tonight, it is
not probable that the negroes will make
serious trouble.
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PEASANT UPRISING

Troops Have Been Disarmcd aud Some
Killed.
SOFIA, BULGARIA.. May S.-1,he rising
Of peasants in the vicinity of Rustchuk
is assuming alarming proportions. The
peasants have succeeded in disarming
some troops and have used rifles against
others Two officers and fifteen men have
been killed or wounded.
A similar number of peasants fell.
About 5000 peasants are now marching
on Rustchuk against two battalions of
troops sent TO defend the town.
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REPLY TO THE PORTE
The ambassadors NIct and Sent a
Joint Nnfc

The ambassadors nlct and Sent a
Joint Note.
CONSTANTINOPLE. May The
4 Ambassadors met yesterday and decided
TO reply to the Porte's note of April 18th,
regarding the increase of duties, as fol-
lows:
The Embassies note the Porte's de-
claration that it does not intend to intro
duce any unila teral measure and Will
hasten to inform their Governments of
this. The Ambassadors have decided to
make. their consent to an increase con-
Stitional on the removal of the abuses in
the matter Of chemical analysis, the sup
preston OF warehouse duties and the
abolition Of the stipulation whereby ar
ticles not specified in the tariffs may be
interdicted, coniiscated or destroyed.
The Ambassadors have decided to make
the payment OF indemnities 10 foreigners
separate question, and 10 deal there
with at a later date"
WASHINGTON, May 3.-The press ac-
count Of the conclusions of the Ambas-
sadors at Constantinople are said to be
substantially in the line of their demands
at the beginning. The main object of our
Government was TO ensure the protection
of the United States exporters against any
changes in the Turkish tariff that would
amount 10 ulSti tiiHiii1atlpil, tibuSu tie idGt
might not appear in the trade. Therefore
the assurance that the Porte Will not re-
sort to unilateral measures is acceptable.
Respecting the decision Of the Ambas-
sadors to make the payment to foreigners
on account of indemnity claims sep
arate question for after consideration, 1T
is said here that our claims, and par
ticulalav the Missionary claims. are not
10 be affected by any such agreement and
they are not involved in the present is
sues before the Ambassadors.
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BRITISH POSITION FAVORABLE
Threaten the Bocr Centre and Left
Near Brandforr.

LONDON. May 3--Lord Roberts la.es,
dispatch throws no light on the object
and possibilities of the extensive opera.
tions in the ncighborhood of Thaba N'Cnu
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-04
RANCE of T rnEesroMErEn.

The range of the THERMOMETERS at The
Times Office yesterday was as follows: 8
"A. 81. e. Il A.. "a: ; P. Al. &c; s p. MI:
q 2. NJ. IS: II NJ. 81. Average Tempture,
81.
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WEATHER FORECAST.

Forecast for Friday and sasufsssis -
yfrr;nia-f,air Friday. cooler In south.
east portion. Saturday fair. warmer m
r.orther,1 and. western portions; iFesn
westerly winds.
near rE,e coast. Saturday fair. fresh
westerly winds.
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DDs MONIES, IA, May S-For dele
gates at large to the Kansas CITY Con
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-24

Those IN Port VIII Be Given Pres
ents ~ Ladies' Auxiliary.

Presents win bo given TO more Than 80
sailors AZ che Bethel OF the savannah
Port sose,y next Thursday night The
Las Auxiliary o. the Port Society will
have presents for 90 sailors in the event
thar many apply. but Il IS thought tho
appicauss VIII not b. quite 20 numerous
For some yeors the ladies have been ac-
customcd 90 remember the sailors In port
with such au entertainment. and 81 b. ex-
pccted that the Christmas tree this year
VIII De- 40 less successful than those of
the past
Tickets admitting the sailors 20 the
chapel Of the Bethel. where the Christmas
tree viii be- hcld viii be issued by the
euperinteudsnt OF the building. Mr. iver-
son. and every care viii be exercised 20
prevent those who may not be entitled
90 recognition gaining admission.
For many weeks the ladies' have been
engaged lu the work ~ getting the pres
ents. Many % them have knitted wooden
comforiers. Wristbands. muiiiers. gloves
ana other warm articles % clothing cspec-
iaily adapted Tor the withstanding Of the
extremely cold weather sailors have TO
face upon the seas at this season,
Reliance solely upon their own handi-
work has not been necessary. a. the la
dies have been delighted with the re-
spouscs that have been made TO their ef-
forts 20 raise funds FOR the purchase Of
presents for The sailors Appeals have
been made from all the puipits In the
city with success that has been greatly
appreciated The pastors have announced
the excellent work tn which the ladies
Rre engaged. saying that y cents from
anyone would mean a present for a sailor
The responses have been very numerous
and the funds gathered from this. source
BE- IS thought together with the means al
ready nt hand will suffice IA giving a
very successful Entertainment
Rev " r Watkins Of the Christian
Church will address the sailors just be-
fore tho distribution OF the presents. After
the articles have been given out refresh
meuts viii be served the sailors
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-24
cnRrsrMAs Ar roRr scREvEN.
children Of Tybcc VIII Have n Tree
and Festival To-day.

Probably for the first time IN the history
OF Tybce Island. the children there VIII
to-day have a Christmas tree. and festi-
val ], has been planned by Misses sue
and Elizabeth schenck. daughters OF
Capt schcnck OF Fort scrcven. The
caruestness these young ladies have shown
30 preparing for the entertainment assures
lee success.
The mess room Of the officers new
quarters will be used. Il IS large enough
10 accommodate all who have been invited
Many useful gifts have been bought for
the little ones. and candies, nuts and
other like deicacics will be distributed.
while there Is "A general exodus Of Wis
itors from Tyhee at che close Of the sum
mer season, many make their homes there
throughout the year They are mostly
fishermen, and large number OF them
live on Little Tybee. In making their
preparations for the treat. however, the
Young ladies' IN charge have generously
avoided distinctions. 30 that the children
o. tho officers. privates fishermen, and all
VIII share together the pleasure 10 be de-
rived from this festival