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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-19

Massachusetts NOW have thu system in
force. The law OF MASSACHUSETTS, is proba-
bly, the best.
OFFICERS ELECTED.
The following officers for the ensuing
year were then recommended by the COM
in:rtee appointed for that purpose and
elected by the Assocla ton:
Presdent-Lunsford L. Lewis, of Rich
mond.
vice-Presiaents-J. w. Chapman. South
west; Robert R. Turnbull, Southside; John
q. Jenkins, Tidewater; Thomas c. Elder.
Valley; John G. Williams Piedmont.
Secretary and Trsasurer-Eugene c. Mas
sic. of Richmond.
Members Executive Comnttee-J. Stew
art Bryan. Richmond; Claggett B. Jones.
King and Queen
Delegates to American Bar Association
Roger Gregory, Richmond; R. G. James,
Clifton Forge; james r. Cation, Alexan-
dria.
The meeting then took recess to 8
P. NJ.
NEW MEMBERS
At the opening of the evening session
Colonel St:ckley, chairman Of the Com
mttee on Admissions. reported that the
committee recommended the following
new members: Hon. Edward Lyle, Roa-
Pulaski; Charles f. McMuflen, Newport
News; James S. Browning. Pocahontas;
Thomas B. Robertson, Eastville: II. III.
Rumble, Norfolk.
The president then introduced Hon. r.
Tate Irvine of Big Stone Gap, who read
a very interesting paper, entitled The
Lawyer of the Future
The following members registered with
the secretary to-day. J. T. Croclier Ports
mouth; C. V. Meredith, Richmond; Thos.
\. Williams. Clarksville; Bartlett Roper.
Jr, Petersburg; Allen G. Burrow. Norfolk;
Major John II. Lewis, Lynchburg: Captain
Charles NJ. Blackford, Lynchburg; G. d.
Gray, Culpeper: William Patrick, Staun-
ton; 0. D. Bachelor, Newport News: Hill
Montague, Richmond Hon. Edmund Wad-
dill Jr, Richmond: Clarence w Robin
son. Newport News; James Mann, Motto
way; ]. Preston Carson, Richmond; James
H Corbitt Suffolk; John 3. jenkins, Nor
folk; S. Gordon Cummings, Hampton; F.
w. Sims, Louisa; Prof. C. A. Graves Uni
versity of Virginia; William A. Moncure,
Richmond; R. c. Marshall, Portsmouth;
Captain Charles Z. Williams, Richmond
Robert S. Rives, Manchester; John n. Sell
brell. Jr., Courtland; H. D. Flood, Apo
mattox: James w. Gordon. Richmond;
James Mullen, Richmond R. G. Bickford
Newport News; A. r. HancFle, Norfolk;
H c, Ivy, Newport NEWS; II. M 6TaHtoE'
Newport News, and Roosevelt Page, Rich
mond.
SPECIAL ORDER.
On motion Of Prof. Graves the considera-
ton of the Torrens system was made the
special order for tomorrow after the an
nual address.
Major Elder, chairman Of the Committee
on Memorials to Deceased Members, read a
memorial on George NJ. Cochran. deceased,
and the other memorials were considered.
read and ordered to be printed, viz: William
F. Wickham. William Wallis. ]. X. NJ.
Newton Thomas S. Atkins and John j.
Williams.
A recess was then taken until II O'Clock
tomorrow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-19
Rixcy by Acclanation.

Especial Dispatch to The Times)
ALEXANDRIA. VA, July 1s.-The
Eighth District Democratic Convention
met in Lannon's Opera House at o'clock
this afternoon. Owing TO the excessive
heat and the fact that Congressman John
F. Rixey had no opposition, the attendance
Was not large Leonard Maubury chair
man of the Congressional Committee, call
ed the meeting to order. Mr.. John NJ
Johnston, of this city, nominated Mr..
Rixey, the present incumbent. Mr. Rixey
was nominated by acelamaticn. and made
a speech of acceptance.
The Convention adopted resolutions en-
dorsing the Democratic platform. and the
Convention then adjourned
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-19

Credentials The Committee on CFedeh-
t!als reported no contests.
The Committee on Permanent osa.,.-
eaton recommended that Hon. l. !.
Scott, OF Charlotte, be made permanent
Chairman, and C. w. Walters, tot cars
tiansburg be made secretary the repos
was adopted
PLATFORM ENDORSED.
The resolutions endorsed the Kansas
CITY platform and the course OF MAJOR
Otev in Congress.
ford. placed Major Otey in nomination.
and Don Halsey. of Lynchourg. made the
seconding speech. after which he was
led by acclamation-
Major Otey then delivered rousins aa-
dress, which caused much enthusiasm.
The convention was in session less than
two hours.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-19

Local.
Pig industry may locate IN Richmond
Work on new boats at ,3a.s.yards.
Northern capital In Tr:as ship-yards.
-UoIdsworth case Is called
To entertain the freIuen
The outing OF the odd First.
-Conncil fight in Manchester.
State.
Judge Rhea renomfnated a. Pearls.
burg amid much enthasiasus. Mr. Ely
The State Board OF Agriculture dis
cuss careless handling OF fruit by express
companies
ing tour.
James Hay renominated at Harrison-
burg. Senator Martin addresses the con.
vention-
-Otey renominated ct Roanoke.
John c. Emerson stabbed with an ink
eraser in Portsmouth.
General.
w f. CuIton testides in Goebei mur.
der trial.
Seventy deaths in New York from the
heat on yesterday and six IN Phiiaasi-
phia.
Gold Democrats and Inperialists meet
in New York and advocate putting thirc
ticket in the held.
Much opposition to nomination OF GOV
ernor Beekham-
Foreign.
There is great lack of harmony among
the allies in China
Japan said TO DE delaying departure
OF her troops. owing TO disssnsions as TO
who shall be In chief cornansl
london papers say China has de-
cIared war against civilization.
Beers break through British Gordon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-19

McKin|ey's Policy Denounced anl
Bryan Declared as Objection
able as McKinIev.
(By Associated Press.)

NEW YORK, July l9-In response to a
call, issued few days ago, a number of
Gold Democrats and ant-inlperialists met
in this city tonight 10 discuss the methods
Of bringing a third party ticket before the
public An address was adopted assailing
President Mckinney for his Philippine poll
cy, and his ''sCandalous appointments to
Federal offices: characteriZing Governor
Roosevelt as the frank embodiment Of
mlitarism," and declaring that the Repub-
lican party stands for all sorts of special
privilege.
Mr. Bryan. the address says, is as OBJ
iecConabie as President Mckinley.
"A vote for the Democratic ticket says
the address means a vote for free sill
veT, it means still further debauching
of the civil service, packing of the Su-
preme Court by men to be governed by
the will of the executive"
The address asks Independents to unite
in the support Of candidates upon some
such platform as follows:
'First-A return to the political doc
trines of the Declaration of Independence.
and the Constitution.
..Secord-The recognition that not only
Cuba and the Philippines, but Porto Rico
and Hawaii, are independent
..Third-Genuine monetary reform.
..Fourth-Ciyil service reform.
..Fifth-The abolition of special nriyi1-
eges, whether OF tafil or any other origin
1--WE are not concerned solely with this
selection, but with the future OF American
political life We are ready and anxious
to Join with others in forming a party
which shall adopt platform presenting
these issues.
sneeches were made on the address hv
Dr everett of Massachusetts; George q
Rin,ev of Minneapolis, and others.
A resolution was adopted authorizinp
the Chair to appoint committee to issue
sn invi,atiou 10 supporters of the third
ticker movement to meet in Indianapolis
on July 251h to take such steps as may
be NECESSARY to place sueh q ticket in the
ola
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-19

that ne cHnnot be answerable for events
IN Chao Sin, Ming Po and Chu Chau. The
foreigners are fleeing to Shanghai The
position Is alarming. Sixteen foreigners
have arrived at Nankin from Ming Po.
where the houses of foreigners have been
burned and missionaries horribly mall
treated
The rebellion nns taken hold Of Southern
China The foreigners at Chu-Chau and
ln-Chau have been attacked and are flee
ing panic-stricken.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-19
THE CHINESE ARMY.
Prince Tuan Has Modified q Force Of
95O,OOO
CBy Associated Press,

ST. PETERSBURG. July 1s.-A dis
patch from Che Foo says:
Prince Tuan hps mobilized $4,000 men,
divided into different corps. The northern
corps has been ordered TO expel foreigners
from Amt,r.
The 8'ekin army is divided into four
corps, the first OF which is to operate
against AiuRden and occupy the roads be-
tween Pekin and Shan Hni Kusn: the
second is TO concentrate at 1fen-Tsin, and
the third at Pekin. from whence column
numbering .o.ooe viii be sent to Wei-Hai-
We. and Ts!n Tau. while the fourth corps
w.ll concentrate a: Nankin.
There are now 23.oeo japanese troops in
China
The Chinese fleet Is concentrating in the
Chinp Sea. and hostlitics are expected.
A dispatch from Nankin announces that
Prince Tuan has ordered a great military
movement, owing 10 the appearance of the
japanese In China. The yiceroy Of Nan
Kin has informed the foreign censuls there
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-19
CONGRESSIONAL
CONVENTIONS
Rhea Nominated Amid
Much Enthusiasm.
HAY BY ACCLAMATION
Senator Martin Addressed the Con-
yention.
0TEY TO SUCCEED HIMSELF.
An Interesting Contest ut Harrison
burg Settled in Favor of the Miiey-
Eauser,nan Faction-The Kan
sas City Ticket and Platform
Jn6orsed-J. Taylor Ell
Tyson ut Pearisburs.
fsnecia1 Disnatch to The Times

(SDecidl DlSNatCn TO lNS Al5iSS
PEARIsbURG STATION, VA, July
1S.-The Ninth Congressional Convention
which met here to-day was great sue
cess. The weather being dry and warm,
the convention was held on the beautiful
lawn lust in front Of the Courthouse
Bunting and flags were in profuslon ana
the decorations were pronounced most
beautiful and inspiring.
The convention was called to order by
Chairman Smith. who named the follow
ing temporary officers: Chairman, w III.
Fades. of Lee county; Secretary, Jno.
w. Williams, Of Giles county: Sergeant
alarms, c. A. Bradley OF, PeariseurS-
The usual regular Committees were ap-
pointed and reported after recess for
dinner.
PERMANENT ORGANIZATION.
The committee on permanent organiza-
ton reported as follows: Chairman, James
White Sheffcy, of Smyth; Secretaries
Jno w. Williams, OF Giles ard D. j.
Thomas, of Washington, which report was
adopted
The committee on resolutions reported
the most stirring resolutions endorsing ihe
work of the Kansas City convention, ell
dorsing VIM. J. Bryan and Adlai T.
Stevenson as the Peoples candidates iot
President ana Nice-President. endorsing
the course of Hon. VIM. F. RheS in the
56th Congress and condemning the efforts
made to unseat him and expressing ap-
preciatiorl of the just and righteous ac-
tions of the distinguished Repupil mean.
and Democrats on Elections Comnit'-e
No. l. who voted to sustain the voice OF
the people of the 9th district and endors-
ing the splendid administration OF Hon.
J. Hoge Tyler, Governor of Virginia
The resolutions were enthusiastically
received and heartily adopted
JUDGE RHEA EENoMINATED,
Judge VIM. r Rhea was nominated by
P. ". Campbell Esq. of Washington ;
the nomination was seconded by Col J.
M French. of Giles county: Jno. ).
Draper. of Pulaski; w. J. kendrick, oil
Russell; w S. Cox, of Scott: Haynes
Morgan. of Smyth; E. Lee Trinkle, OF
Wvthe: and w S. Hamilton, OF Bristol
The chair appointed Messrs. P. W
Campbell. 2. F. st. Clair, T.. a Lynch.
Geo. w. Miles, and B. c. Banks the
committee to notify Judge Rhea OF MS
denomination and in a most feilcltouS
manner he was introduced by Hon. ).
Tavlor Ellyson, State Chairman.
Two brass bands furnished music Tor
the occasion and everything passed OH
ha ar1noniously.
Judge Rhea will carry Giles County py
an increased majority.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-19
Otey Creates Enthusiasm.
-a,a1 1l,snatch hi The rLmas

Especial Dispatch to The TImes.)
ROANOKE. VA, July B.-The Demo-
Gratis of the Sixth Congressional District
of Virginia convened here to-day and re-
nominated Peter J. Otey for Congress.
The convention was cnfled to order by
District Chairman w. n. Couihoun, of
Christiansburg. Colonel A. N. Bowman.
of Salem. was chosen temporary chair
man and John NJ. Specie. OF Bedford. was
made temporary secretary. It was de-
cided that each county nnd city should be
allowed member Of the Committee on
Permanent Organiza ton. Resolutions and
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-19
Found Gold and Arms.
iBy Associated Press1

PRETORIA, July Isl NJ A VOL
marans, of the Transvaal Executive
Council has been arrested at his house,
within the British lines, near Hatherly.
Bar gold worth $4,000 and a quantity of
arms We're found concealed in the house.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-19
NOTIFICATION MEETING
Will Be Held AT indianapolis on the
Eighth Of August.
fBv Associated Press,>

(By Associated Pfessl
CHICAGO, July is-Secretary Wafsn, OF
the National Democratic Committee, at the
request Of Hon. James D. Richardson. gave
the following official notice TO the press:
THE notification meeting, u notty asesi-
dental and vice-presdantal candlG2fes
nanad nv the Kansas City Convention.
will be held at INDIANA paiis. Ina. on A9-
eust s.h, 1900 Ali nenhsrs OF the two
Notification Committees are requested to
meet at the Grand Hotel. Indianapolis, on
~, ,,,or,ire- Of that sAte''
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-19
Washington Artillery Ready.
tBy Associated Press)

VBy <&SSOCIateu PreSS.
NEW ORLEANS. July lS-The Wash
ington Artillery. one CT the Oldest and
most prominent military bodies in the
State, with a record Of three wars. to-
night rendered its services TO President
Mckinley in case volunteers are needed
for China.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-19
Cotton Growers Organize.

dBy Associated FraSSo
MONTGOMERY, kLA.. July 1-The
Cotton Growers Prospective Association
was organized here to-day The object
of the movement is to obtain statistical
information in regard to the crop through
weekly reports and. with the help OF bank
ers. hold it until full prices can De CD
tained.
r. r Poole was elected president
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-19
Thn Isey,unss>.4nS.

Especial Dispatch to The Times res
ALEXANDRIA. Va, aaiS ie-it-:l.- ie-i tie ~
,,rhIica,s viii hold their Congressional
Convention here August GOTH, and 1t Is
stated that they will put candidate IN
the field. w. H Egghorn. of Cuipeper'
is prominently spoken Of for the nomi-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-19
BRYAN to Sneak.
fBy A Associated Press. !

10y ASSUGid tttl i@ItSS.3
NEW YORK, July 1S-It was stated at
Democratic State headquarters to-day
that air. Bryan will probably make sew
eral speeches In New York and other
eastern States.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-19
No s.ate Ser.


(By Associated PressJ
LINCOLN. NEB. July 1s-No date has
been set for the notification of w Jen-
nings Bryan by the Popuiists OF his norni-
nation at Sioux Fails. It is possible the
notification may occur at fndianaFo.is at
the same time the Democrats meet Mr..
BRYAN
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-19
Six Deaths in Philadelphia.
Republicans of Idaho.

CRy Associa ted Press.)
BOISE, IDAHO, July 1S-The Republi-
can State Convention to-day nominated
John T Morrison. Of Canyon. for Con
gress. and D. w. Standerd, Of Bannock,
for Governor
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-19
MANY DEATHS.
Seventy Succumb to Heat i'll New
York
AN Asso5 tated Press.l


(Ry Asscz lated Pressl
NEW YORK, July ls.-The hot weather
to-day caused or contributed to the deaths
OF seventy persons in this city and vicinity.
More than half the fatalities were among
babies or little children, and there are now
about forty bodies Of the little ones lying
at the morgue at Bellevue.
This was the third day of the spell Of in
tense heat. Late tonight the temperature
moderated.
On the streets the temperature ranged
from 93 to 105. and the official record from
the Weather Bureau, high above the
ground, was 9. degrees shortly before 5
O'Clock tonight.
One death was from an attempt to COM
nit suicide. made while the subject was
crazed with the heat. Many little chill
dren were badly hurt by falls from fire
escapes, on to which they had crawled
for relief from the oppressive weather.
Six Deaths in Philadelphia.
CBy Associated Press)
PHILADELPHIA July lS.-The ex-
cessive heat to-day caused the death of
six persons in this city md two in Cam
den, n. j. Up to a late hour tonight
forty cases of prOstration were treated
at the various hospitals.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-19
RANGE OF THERMOMETERS.

Tha thermometer ranged as follows at
Th, Times office yesterday: A. NJ. se'
I2 NJ. as: 2 p. NJ. 100: 6 p NJ. es; p. NJ,
81. Il NJ, IS. Average temperature. 81 2-S
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-19

LONDON, July lS.-The War Office has
Roberts:
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-19
SUMMARY OF TO-DAY'S NEWS.

CONTINUED on Second ease3
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-19

Massachusetts n5w have tho system in
force. The law OF Massachusetts is proba-
biy the best.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-19
WEATHER FORECAST.

Forecast for Thursday and Bridays
V;rs,,ia-LocaI showers and not -
warm Thursday; Friday partly cioaa~
light TO fresh westerly winds.
Sarth Carolina-Partiy cloudy Tht.rss
dav and Friday; light to fresh southarlv
winds.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1900-12-14
No SALOONS.
The Petition For Election
Was Withdraw on
Monday.

The petition filed before County Judge
Kearby with ia signatures, praying
that an election be held on Feb. 8, 1901,
submitting the question as TO whether
spirituous. yipous and malt liquors be
should be sold within the corporate lin
its OF the city of Hickman, or not,
came up for hearing. Monday, before
the county Judge, In the meantime,
the temperance people had been at work,
notably members Of the W. g. Il, us,
and through such influences large
number Of those who had signed the
petition asking for the election, about
60 had their names stricken from the
petition. The law requires as necessa-
ny TO ordering an election, that the petit
ton must be signed by as many as %
per cent Of the voters. and when the 90
names had been stricken, the petition
did not represent the requisite vote
The attorney for the petitioners there
upon, withdrew 1t. M. Sam Grassland,
was attorney for the petitioners and r.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1900-12-14
TRIED ~ STEAL A HORSE.

Our worthy young friend. Nit Shaw,
IT,, went calling on some young ladies
in the suburbs OF Hickman. one evening
last week. aud hitched his horse to a
post IN front. Whilst Nit was in the
parlor enjoying the fascination Of lovely
young lady society, DR., James Hubbard
observed a negro boy stealthily cropping
about Mit's horse, and later the negro
mounted the steed aud dashed of at
full speed. The doctor shouted at the
thief, fred gun in tine air. and pur-
sued him so closely that he was forced
to dismount and so the horse was re-
captured. The negro meant to steal the
orse and was only prevented by the
timely presence of DIR. Hubbard.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1900-12-14

I. Tyler, the anti-saloon side. A num-
Der of ladies had assembled in the court
room because OF their anxiety as TO the
result, and made known their feeling by
liberal applause when the petition was
withdrawn. The saloon people can re.
new the petition when they wish. but
the demonstration brought about by
this effort, makes 1t reasonably clear
that should an election be ordered the
people would vote against restoring the
saloons. Indeed, many think it was a
mistake for the anti-saloon people 10
have opposed the ordering of the cleo
tior. on the grounds that they can win
at the polls, aud that this would settle
the question for three years.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1900-12-14
FIRE.
The w. ID. Powell Resi-
demce Destroyed by
Fire.

The W. ID. Powell residence. In East
Hickman, was totally destroyed by fire
Monday morning last. The fire origi.
mated in the fiue Of the dining room and
was quickly consumed. II was in the
suburbs Of town beyond the water works
limit, and therefore no chance for pro.
lection. The house was insured for si,-
go. Mr.. Tom Prather, who occupied
the house. succeeded in saving all his
furniture aud household goods except
that IN the kitchen and dining room.
Mr.. Prather had no insurance.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1900-12-14
BncKHAM INAUauRATrD.

Gov. Beckham was duly inaugurated
Governor of the State Of Kentucky,
Tuesday, the Inauguration ceremonies
being witnessed and participated in by
an immense concourse of people. several
regiments of State militia. the boom Of
cannon, &c. His inaugural address was
a plain, business like talk. affirming 10y.
atty TO his own political party, but
promising non partisan administra-
tioL of public affairs, and everything
IN his power helpful to business, peace,
and good will.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1900-12-14
BLOWN TO ATOMS.

The old idea..that the body sometimes
needs powerful, drastic, purgatiye pill
has been exploded, for DIR. Kings New
Life Pills, which are perfectly harmless.
gently stimulating liver and bowels to
expel poisonous matter, cleanse the sys-
tenn and absolutely cure Constipation
and Sick Headache. Only 25c ut Cow
gills drug store.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1900-12-14
I'M GIRpLRs TnE GLOBE.

The fame Of Bucklen's Arnica Salye, as
the best in the world extends around
the earth. Its the one perfect healer OF
Cuts, Corns, Bruises, Sores. Scalds,
Boils, Ulcers. Felons. Aches, Pains and
Skin Eruptious. Only infallible Pile
cure. 25c box at Cowgirl q Cowgills.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1900-12-14

Misses Mono aud Maud Parks, will
spend the Christmas holidays with their
sister Mrs. Georgia Ellison.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1900-12-06
THE SIZE
OF SIBERIA

The British Commercial Agent In
Russia in report Just issued by the
foreign office. gives an account of the
physical feature OF the country
through which the Trans-Siberian
railway is to pass. He declares that
1t is not too much to say that the
completion of this gigantic thorough
fare. which is to bring Paris into d.
rect overland Communication with
Vladivostock, will, commercially and
otherwise, be one of the greatest
events Of the opening years of the new
century. Proceeding to describe ST.
beria, he states that. broadly speaking.
under the name of Siberia is usually
included all the territories of Russia
beyond the Urals. all Asiatic Russia.
except the Trans-Caucasrs. Caspian,
and Turkestan regions. or in other
words, the expanse OF territory stretch
ing from the Polar ocean to the Chi
nese frontiers. and. from the Urals to
the Pacific. 1t embraces two vast gov
ernments of the Obi Basin, Tobolsk.
and Tomsk, known as Western ST.
IBERIA: two belonging to the basin OF
the Yenisei. those OF Yeneseisk and
Irkutch, as well as the Yakutch ter
ritory. washed by the Lena. Yena. In
digirka, and Kolim. Rivers, all form
ing the so-called Eastern Siberia, and
from an administrative point OF view
the Governor GeneralshIp OF Irkutch:
two "oblasts," or regions, those of
Akmoiinsk and Semipalatinsk. the
northwestern parts OF the Central
Asian steppes. and. Enthusiastically.
the Governor Generalship of the step
pes. and. lastly, the Amur-Jrimorskaia
borderland. or Govern Generalship of
the Amur. consisting of the extreme
northeastern frontier zones along the
Bering Sea. Sea OF Okhots. and Kam-
tchatka. with the Island OF Sakhalin.
The total area covered within the
boundaries enumerated is over 12.000.-
600 square versts. or. in other words.
is an expanse of territory one and a
half times the size of Europe. The
population. according to the census