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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-03-16
TWO HOSTILE FACTIONS.
Armed Forces Are Backing Up Each
Claimant for the Governorship
at Frankfort, KY.
POWERS AND DAVIS AT LOUISVILLE.
Their Removal Has Caused Considerable
Excitement-Gov Taylor VIII Remain
at FrankfOrt-Rumor That Republican
Legislators VIII BE Arrested = Gov.
Beckhsm Organizing New State Guard.

Lexington, KY, March 13.7Secre-
tary of State Powers and Capt. Davis
were secretly taken from Jail between
midnight and daybreak and in charge
of Sheriff Suter, of Frankfort, were
driven overland to Versailles, where
they were placed on train and taken
to Louisville. Their removal has
caused much excitment.
Taylor VIII Remain at Frankfort.
Frankfort, KY, March 13.-Adjt.
Gen. Collier arrived here from Louis
vile and Immediately held short
conference with Gov. Taylor. Gen.
Collier said afterward that Gov. Tay-
lor had no intention of leaving Frank
fort or of bringing any more troops
here at present: Adjt. Gen. Castleman
has ben in conference with Gov. Beck
ham and others leaders all day. The
organization of the new state guard
under Beckham and Castleman is pro-
ceeding. Several companies in the
state guard, as originally constituted,
have gone over to Beckham and it is
understood that the new company or
ganized here yesterday and the COM
panies enlisted at Louisville and at
other points in the state will be mus
tered in at once.
VIII Legislators Be Arrested?
Frankfort, KY, March 13.-The war
scare has again apparently fiattened.
though leaders on both sides still eX-
press grave fears as to the ultimate
outcome. Belief among the republic
ans that attempts will be made to ar
rest republican legislators in con-
nection with the assassination of Gov.
Goebel has resulted in several mem
bers leaving town. Democratic of
ficials refuse either to confirm or deny
the reports that such warrants have
been issued. although it is admitted
that more arrests will take place with
in few days.
VIII Ignore the Decision.
Louisville, KY, March 13.-The next
step in the injunction suit for posses
sion of the Office of governor, which
was decided in favor of the democrats,
on the ground that the action of the
legislature is final, viii be an appeal
to the court of appeals by the repub-
hcans. Meantime the republicans will
refuse to recognize the decision. Their
contention is that the legislature has
no power to unseat them after certifi
Gates were once issued, and they will
retain their offices despite the decision
of Judge Field.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-03-16
ST. Louis Cash Grain.

St Louis. March 12-wheat-No. red
cash, elevator, 705sc; track. 7361SZc; No
9 hard, 656661kc. Corn-No- 9 cash. CSC:
track, s5EG36Hc. Oats-No. 2 cash, 245sc;
track, 24%c; No white. 25926Ac.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-03-16
St. Louis Live stock.

st. Louis. March 12.-Cattle-Receipts
1000 Native shipping and beef steers,
S. S00g. 90; stockers and feeders. $3-50R4. IS:
cows and heifers, $2oO94.75; Texas and
Indian steers, A.45G4.70.
Hog@Receipts, 1000. Pigs and lights,
s4SO94sO: packers. $4S0Q4.95; butchers,
81 9065. 90.
Sheep-Receipts. 1900. Native muttons.
$45095.75; lambs, s6.75QT.25: culls ane
backs 81 O06450
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-03-16
ASKS FOR Intervention.
President Kruger, Through Consuls
at Pretoria, Appeals to the
Great Powers of Europe.
BRITISH ARE EEARIas BlOEnFOHTElA.
Numerical Superiority OF Gen. Roberts
Army Leads London to Predict That HIS
Objective VIII He Accompanied with
out Serious ImPedtment-Late News
from Other Positions.

The Hague, March 13.-It is learned
from a reliable source that President
Kruger, through the consuls at Pre-
toria, has appealed for the interven-
ton of the great powers in the Trans
vaal war and has also appealed to the
governments of Belgium. Holland and
Switzerland.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-03-16
Omaha Live Stock.

Omaha March NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. q
900. Native beef steers, S400Q5.6o; cows
and heifers, So 25G4.25; stockers and feed
ers, s. T0G5.oo; calves. $4o0d7.25.
Hogs-Receipts. $500. Heavy. A-71z@
4S7lk mixed. 81 75d4 771k; light. "a. 7o94- 77lk;
pigs. $4.ooGl4.7o; bulk of sales, A75.
Sheep-Receipts. $500 Yearltngs, $500
625; western muttons, $. 256h5 80; stock
sheep, S4Go6500; lambs, S. 2537.10.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-03-16
Chicago Grain and Provision

Chicago. March 12-Caeh Wheat-No. z.
69c; No. 3. 6SGe9c; No. hard winter,
65k666zc: No. 3 hard winter. S1ds5c; No.
1 northern spring. o61EG69c; No. north
e-n spring. 65.AG671kc: No. spring. go
661zc. Co-n-No. 2. 36hc; No. s. Ssizc.
Oats-No. 2. 2Shd3Ac; No. s. A42S1kc-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-03-16
Kansas City Grain.

Kansas City, March 12-wheat-Saiez
by sample on track:
Hard-No. g 65G66c; No. 3. 591k664.
Soft-No. 2 zoe; No. 3 red, 6596Sc-
Mixed Corn-No. 2. S4ikc: No. mixed.
S3sIc; No. mixed. S3933lxc.
White Corn-No. 2, s4zc; No. white,
sc
White Oats-No. 2, sc: No. white,
23N624c.
Rye-No. 2, SIC: No. 8. SIC
Prairie Hays 25G7.5o: timothy. s. oof3
10 so: alfalfa s7.50la. 90: wheat straw. 500
055o. Oats straw, S5o015.5o.
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in doing so he believes he would voice
the practically unanimous sentiment Of
the officers of the army; but, on the
contrary, it should be stated as a fact
that the closing of the canteen section
Of the post exchange would be TO have
such soldiers as are now content with
an occasional glass of beer within the
limits of the post, go to whisky shops
and dens Of vice that once surrounded
permanent posts, and which, on the
passage of such a law. would soon de-
vive. He cannot too strongly express
the opinion that such legislation would
be inimical to the best interests Of the
army.
In the Philippine islands, General Cor
bin says, every effort is made to keep
the soldiers from drinking, but they
have no difficulty in securing from the
natives a vile stuff called "anisad0, or
vino" the effect of which is TO drive
men to a crazed condition. that as
pathological problem, has oceasioned
much concern among army medical
people. To meet this condition can
teen was established at Manila for the
sale of beer, and the beneficial effects
therefrOm were almost instantaneous
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Chief Of Havana Office Is Ar
rested With Others.
A CONFESSION
ADMITS TAKING s435 FROM
MONEY ORDER FUNDS.
Neeley is Involved in Another Trans
action, Having Endorsed Bill
Which Postmaster Discounted
Imprisoned Official Tells of Sew
eral Other Irregularities.

Havana, May 16.-Warrants We're is
sued this evening for the arrest Of E.
?. Thompson, the Havana postmaster;
". H. Reeves. deputy officer of the
island. and Edward Moya and Jorge
Mascara. Cuban clerks in the stamp
department. BY o'clock all were
lodged in the vivac. the tombs Of Ha-
vana. This was done under the advice
Of the postal inspectors who arrived to-
day It is considered now that Reeves
is equally guilty with Nicely. Other
arrests are expected.
Postmaster Thompson has signed a
sworn statement in which he says that
Sept. IS last, being in need of money,
he took from the money order funds
$4S5, giving his memorandum as a re-
ceipt for the same. When the inspec-
tiOns Were held, Mr.. Thompson ordered
a clerk in charge Of the money order
department to place remittanees re-
ceived that day, which would not have
to be accounted for until the following
day. sufficient to cover the amount of
his receipt, which was Herewith with
drawn until after the inspection. This
was kept up until April Z. when the
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-05-17
JAPS CONE IN SNARNS
Secretary Gage Tells House Of
the Influx.
ENTER VIA CANADA
SHOWN BY NUMBER IN WEST
ERIN RAILROAD BUILDING.
Senate is Interested, Passing Lodges
Resolution Asking for More Light
Commissioners Powderly Says
That the Flow of immigration is
Hard to Check.

Washington, May 16.-The senate to-
day passed a resolution offered by Mr..
Lodge calling upon the secretary of
the treasury for information in regard
to the influx of Japanese laborers into
the country and whether there has
been any violation of the contract Ia
Dor law
Secretary Gage, in response to an in
quiry from the house as to the extent
Of the influx of japanese, has submit
ted letter from immigration Commits
sioner Powderly, stating that the ar
rivals for the nine months ending
March 81 last, were 4, 427.
Mr.. Powderly says the extent OF rail-
way construction work in the west
ern states and territories satisfies the
bureau that many japanese are COM
ing across the Canadian border, there
being no law which permits adequate
inspection or the keeping of record of
this entry. While it can only be con-
jectured as to what this immigration
will amount to in the future, Mr.. Pow
dely says the steady increase Of ar
rivals and the rumOrs coming through
officials on the Pacific coast indicate
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-05-17
MAY SLAUGHTER MoRos.
Army Officers Expect Trouble and
Talk of discrimination.

Army Officers Expect trouble ana
Talk of determination.
Correspondence Of the Associated Press)
Manila, April 12.-Experience with
the Aforos Of AIindanao has convinced
many officers that the treaty with the
sultan Of Sulu was "A mistake, in that
it conferred upon that picturesque per-
son q fictitious appraisal of his impor-
lance which may be productive OF mora
trouble than q display OF the mailed
fist would have been. They do not
think the Moros such terrible warriors
against modern wespOns as they have
been pictured. In some of the most
important garrisOns OF Mindanao not
ably ZambOanga, the direct policy has
been adopted Of increasing upon the
chiefs the fact that the Americans pro-
pose to give them a just government,
but also emphasizing very strongly
that any harm done the Americans viii
be followed by swift and bloody pun
ishment. The latter proposition at any
rate is one that the Moro mind can
grasp. especially when it is illustrated
by the facilities for slaughter which
the army and navy possess.
The American officers are convinced
that the cheapest way to deal with the
MOrOs. who are at heart SaVages of the
most blOOd-thirst y character, Will be
10 show them no mercy when once they
become hostile, even # some innocent
lives have to be sacrificed for the gen.
eTal GOOD.
Most of the officers in the Moro
country with whom the correspondent
Of the Associated Press talked, are con-
WINGED that some sort of conflict with
the MOrOs wiz. in time, he inevitable.
sible diplomacy. Many of them think
that the Moro destiny is determination,
like the American Indian.
Within the last ten DAYS meat has
reached the abnormaily high
price of $50 tAIeXican) per
pound The result of a7 off,
cial inquiry while not proving fraud
by the inspectors in passing only the
cattle of certain. dealers. caused the
price of meat to drop from $3.50 to SO
cents q pound in twenty-fOur hours,
and # the Hongkong dealers can OBJ
tain free entry for their cattle into
Manila it is stated they viii compete
with the local traders. BY this method
prices viii probably be kept down to a
proper level.
The Manila editors and the corre-
SpOndentS of American newspapers
here are hoping that The arrival Of the
civil commission vii result III re-
form of the present censorship meth
DDS Cablegragus announcing the ap-
pointment of the commission were re
ceived by two Of the Manila newspa-
pers. but the censor forbade them to
print this news. He has asserted that
he sUppresses only that news mimi
cal to the interests of the military gOv-
eminent" Strike news is so sup
pressed.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-05-17

tana Democracy, Of which Governor
Smith IS a member. thought they had
whipped Clark to a Stand-still.
When he fairly warmed UP to the
subject. Governor Sm1th's language
was extremely torrid. An linking of
what he would like to say was shown
in one paragraph Of the interview
which was read to him and approved.
The paragraph was:
THE rules governing the transmits
sion of language in the mails and the
laws governing the transmission of Ian
gUage over the wires prevent me from
fully and properly expressing my con-
tempt for the dirty trick and trick
sters."
Had No Warning.
Governor Smith further said; Wed
nesday, when I left Montana, 1 had
ignation I mad been in Grass Valley,
Cal, t7yo days before any rumor
reached me. I left for Helena at once
on getting a report of such proposed
resignation. and heard the details of
the manipulation this morning in a
private telegram received at Winnie
mucca, New.
1T is a contemplate trick. To ap-
point him TO Office is an outrage and
an insult to the United states senate
and to the people of this country.
There is nothing for it but fer the SEN
ate to again decide that they do not
want him. g
THE whole incident will result in
nothing but to further humiliate Mon
tana, emblazen her shame to the world
and parade Clark's trickery. He is
crazy to be senator and will spare
nothing to attain rat end.
HE has time and again stated that
he would under no circumstances re-
sign. The coup was evidently timed
so as to come up during my absence. -
Asked as to what procedure he
thought proper, the governor said
THE senate should go on and con-
slider the resolution reported by the
committee and Gust him. Nothing else
will make him see that he is not
wanted -
During the day Governor Smith re-
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-05-17

some are surrendering. Their main
force is assembled between Ficksburg
and WinbuTg, but it is without close
organization.
Todays instalIment of the war story
from every part of the war field is,
therefore, seemingly a narrative of
British successes. but with the Beers
preparing for a last desperate fling
farther IN the interior, and with Boer
guerrilla parties looting houses and
stores in the northwest section of Cape
Colony, 1t is not all roses for the Brit
tsh. The UpingtOn district is the local
ity where the guerrilla tactics OF the
Beers are just now most in evidence.
Persons acquainted with Colonel
Baden-POWelfs scheme of defense at
Mafeking assert that the occupation Of
the Kaffir location by the Beers would
not endanger the garrison, provided re.
lief came quickly.
A telegram from Cape Town says that
Cecil Rhodes has decided to retire alto.
gether FROM Cape Colony politics.
Butler Tells of Moves.
The war Office has posted the fol-
lowing dispatch from General Butler,
dated Dundee May 16:
We occupied Glencoe yesterday. The
TransvaaleTs have now evacuated Big
Drakensburg are much reduced in
numbers. The Carolina, Lyndenberg
and Pretoria commanders trekked
north from Hlatikulu on the 18th and
14th Of May. Eleven guns were en-
trained at Glencoe. The last train with
ambulance left there at dawn May IS.
This result has been largely produced
by the action Of the Fifth division,
which, during the last few days, has
done a great deal of very hard work
marching, mountain climbing and
matchmaking.
Trains are now running to WessFs
Mex station"
The war office posts the following
dispatch from Lord Roberts under date
Of KrOODstad. May 10:
Two officers and six men of Prince
Alfred's Guards, while out foraging
yesterday a few miles from KrOOn-
stadt, visited a farm flying q white
flag, the owner of which surrendered
himself with arms and ammunition.
They then approached another farm,
also flying a white flag. When within
forty yards of the enclosure they were
fired upon by fifteen or sixteen Beers
concealed behind the farm wall. Two
of the men We're killed, Lieutenant r.
B. Walton was wounded and Lieuten-
ant w 3. EvestOn and two nOn-cOm-
missioned officers were taken prisoners.
THE owner of the farm states that
the Beers threatened to shoot him
when he protested against their max
ing improper use of the white flag"
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q large increase in such immigration
The commissioner sets forth the diff
ficulties OF checking the coming of the
OTientals and says that the report of
an inspector who visited Japan states
that persons high in political and So
cial life are connected with the immi-
grafton societies. Mr. Powderly also
states his belief thai the traffic is en-
cOuraged from this country by those
seeking cheap labor.
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DEFENSE Of ARMY CAHTEEN
GEN. CoRBIN SAYS IT PROMOTES
TEMPERANCE.
Opposed to Prohibition at Army Posts
Soldiers Are Now Satisfied
With Beer.

Washington, May 16.-Secretary Root
today sent TO Chairman Hull of the
house committee on military affairs an
exhaustive collection OF opinions on the
question of the army canteen,' gath
cred by Adjutant General Corbin from
every branch OF the military service.
The inquiry was made because of the
introduction of a bill to prohibit the
sale or dealing in beer or any intoXi-
eating liquor upon any military prem
ises, Mr.. Hull having invited the opin-
ion of the war department officials.
Secretary Root, in the course of a
brief Endorsement. says: 4 think the
enactment of this bin would be injur-
ious to the tenlperanse. morals and
discipline of the enlisted men of the
army"
General Corbin. in an elaborate re-
view of the inquiry, says. IF the pro-
hibition of the sale of beer in military
posts, as contemplated by this bill,
could be effective in bringing about a
destruction of the drink habit among
the soldiers, the adjutant general would
unhesitatingiy urge its adoption, and
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-05-17
OUR LOVE FOR ENGLAND.
Ambassador Choate Hastens TO Re-
assure the Britons.

assure the Britons.
London. May 16.-Joseph H. Choate,
the United states ambassador was the
speeial guest al dinner this evening of
the Ancient Company Of Fish Mongers.
The assemblage, which was very dis
tinguisned, included the Chinese, Swiss
and Servian ministers, Sir Thomas
Henry Sanderson, permanent under
secretary of state for foreign affairs,
and other foreign officers. Early in his
speech Mr. Choate remarked.
Forget your wars and internal COM
motions and look quietly in the faces
of the diplomatic representatives, OF the
world who are bringing you only mes
sages Of peace.
The applause that greeted this ap-
Darent commonplace remark could
be appreciated by those who knew that
the principal topic Of conversation had
been the cordial reception OF the Beer
DELEGATES in New York.
Later Mr. ChOate. amid Voclferous
applause, after humorOusly referring TO
the fact that Americans knew London
better than LOndoners, said, From
people who have such mutual interests
yen 90 not need loud professions of
friendship. Tt would he hard, indeed, to
dissolve such ties We are pursuing
the same ends. and actions speak
louder than words.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-05-17
HANDFUL OF AMERICANS
FIGHT ARMY TIRES DAYS
General Macarthur Gives the Details Of Long and
Desperate Engagement at Catubig.
Tbry-one Hen Beat Back Six Hundred FipnOs, Staying
Over Two Hundred.

Washington, May 16.-The officials Of
the war department, after waiting for
nearly a week to hear something from
General Macarthur at Manila confirm
atory of the press report of the bloody
three days engagement at Catubig,
which resulted in the heaviest loss. of
life the American army has sustained
IN any one engagement in The Philip
pines, yesterday cabled General Mac
Arthur a request for information. The
answer was received today. 1t con-
tirmed the press reports, adding some
interesting details.
General Macarthur transmitted d re
port from Henry 7. Allen, a major OF
the Forty third volunteers, who com
manded the United States forces on
the island of Samar. 1t appears that
this force was divided IN several ports
on Samar. While details are stiH lack
ing, il is believed this particular force
which was besieged at Catubig was
commanded, not by a commissioned Of
ficer bue by a sergeant, either George
or Hall, both of whom were killed.
Catubig. where the engagement oc-
Cured is a seaport town of about LOGO
Inhabitants.
Macarthur Tells the Story.
General MacArthur's cablegram is as
follows.
Manila. May 16.-With reference to
your telegram Of 18th. the rUmOred en-
gagement in Samar reported in the
cabieSTam of General Otis. May 4. has
been confirmed by reports recently
from Henry T. Allen, FOrty-thiId regi-
ment L. S. v infantry, commanding
Samar island. The detachment of
thirty one men stationed at Catubig
v.arh ofFaalrad 4 e.rff * nv eaG mon with
200 rifles and one cannon.
Our men, quartered in a convent,
which was fired neXt day by burning
hemp thrown from adjoining church.
Detachment attempted escape by river.
Men getting into boats We're killed; re-
naming men intrenched themselves
near river and held out two days
longer, facing most adverse circum-
stances, until rescued by Lieutenant
Sweeney and ten men. over 200 of at
lacking party (many Of them are re-
ported having come from LuzOn island),
reported Killed ANA MANY ,.Ou---.---
Lieutenant Sweeney reports streets
covered with dead Insurgents.
Killed:
Sergeants Dustin L. George. William
J. Hail C0rp0rals Herbert NJ. Edwards,
John r j., Hamilton Cook Burton T.
Hess. Musician Burton Il. Wagner;
Privates Treff1ie PomslOw. Otto b.
Loose, Stephen Appcrti. Joseph NOeil
John z. Kuhn. Ralph II. Tim. Edward
Braman, Chester A. COnklin, w T..
Collins J. J. I<erins, Henry Dumas,
Philip Sailing and George A. Slack, all
company H, Forty-third regiment, L.
S. infantry.
wounded:
"Privates Lester RUchworth, Harry
c. Lee Michael J. FaTon, James II.
Clancy, company +. Forty-third regi-
ment, L. S. V; Corporal White Forty
third infantry.
copy OF Henry T. Aliens report for
warded by mail yesterday, HoilO pa
nay).
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N'KINLEYS METHODIST
FRIENDS LOSE AGAIN

Chicago, May 1.-THE friends of Presi-
dent Mckinley in the temperance com
mittee OF the conference, made a losing
fight again today against the adoption of
tie leading paragraphs in the report
which criticise the president and censure
him for his Acceptance Of the Griggs deci-
sion in the 2nti-canteen law. They viii
Ike the fight to the floor of the confer
ence in the form of d minority report sub
shutting other paragraphs for the Objec-
tionable sentiments DR.. J. T. Price Of
the New York conference, who submitted
a minority report from the sUb-commit-
tee, will present the matter to the con-
ference tomorrow.
The majority report of the sub-cOmmit-
tee on all matters before it, including the
criticism of the president, was adopted by
the general committee today after a long
fight on several paragraphs which refer
red to the attitude OF the church on the
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-05-17
WRATH TOO BITTER
FOR HIS VOCABULARY
Stops Over in Ogden on His
Way Home.
Declares That the Appointment is a
Disgrace to the State and Thinks
the Senate Should Throw It's Re-
cipient Outflow the Scheme
Was Notwithstanding Gives
Hint as to the Plans of Clark's
Opponents.
Especial to The Herald.)

Ogden, May 16.-Robert B. Smith,
governor of Montana, was in ogden to-
day, en- route from California to Mon
tana. The governor spent the after
noon here and was the angriest man
that ever talked freely to an Ogden
newspaper man. His anger was due
to the action of Senator Clark and Act
ing Governor Spriggs in turning the
political trick which bids fair to land
Clark in the United States senate in
spite Of opposition and III spite of the
fact that the Daily faction of the Mon