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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-16
NOTES OF THE CAMPAIGN.

Mr.. Bryan's Letter.-Mr. Bryan's let
ter of acceptance of the Democrats
nomination has been completed and is
now subject to publication rext Wednes-
day or possibly earlier on release by tbs
chief of the Democratic rational Com
mlttee's literary bureau. 1t is said that
the letter is not third the length OF
Mr.. McKinley's similar document pub
lished a week ago. In fact, ii is under
stood the Bryan letter contains only
about 1000 words-or enough to fill less
than four columns of The Times. IL Is
also stated that he discusses IN the
letter all the issues of the campaign
with characteristic directness OF state
ment, and emphasizes the contention
that imperialism is the paramount is
sue of the compaign. He sights none OF
the great questions, and meets squareiy
and openly every issue in language that
is plain, terse and simple 1t is stated
by gentleman who has had the prlNi-
lege of reading the letter that Mr..
Bryan takes advantage of the opportun-
ity afforded to renew the pledge he made
Immediately after his first nomination at
Chicago four years ago-that If elected
President he would not ask for or accept
a second term, being convinced that the
interests of the Republic are better
safeguarded by quadrennial changes in
the executive department of the Govern
ment. Happily this is directly in line
with the Democratic fight against the
insidious approach of Imperialism and
fits in nicely with Mr.. Bryan's main en-
tention in this campaign, thus showing
that even before there was serious dread
of the startling usurpation of power by
the President which the country has
witnessed during the Mckinley Admins
tration, Mr. Bryan committed himself in
the strongest and most practical way
against this grave danger. In the re-
newal of this pledge Mr.. Bryan includes
no intimation of what he would do
about a third nomination in the event
of defeat in November However, as
none of his loyal supporters are bother
ing themselves over that matter st
present il can be understood why he did
not consider it necessary or advisable to
say anything about 1t. Mr.. Bryan's
formal letters of acceptance of the other
two nominations-:he Fusion Populists
and the Free Silver Republicans-willb be
issued within the next two weeks, it Is
stated. These will be even shorter than
the one he now has ready for publica-
ton.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-16

FeigninE POverty.--Mr Hanna's re-
sourceful press agent has artfully con-
trived to scatter the report broadcast over
the country that only sixth Of his cam
paign assessment on the business interests
of Philadelphia, or 100000, has thus far
been secured 1t will be recalled that when
Mr.. Hanna directed the Hon. w. w. Gibbs,
the rich national banker of Philadelphia, to
raise $500, 900 in that city for the campaign
fund Mr.. Gibbs announced with a flourish
of trumpets that he would raise it in a
jiffy. Indeed. Mr.. Gibbs, with characters
tic energy and intelligence, set to work at
his task -immediatelT, and there is excel
lent reason 10 believe that within few
days-or perhaps : ew hours-he had more
than haIf of the amount pledged. The
shipping interests of Philadelphia alore
would gladly, 1t is thought. respond to i
call for hundred thousand or more in
cash for the reelection of Mckinley, real
izing the certainty of getting it back with
big interest through the passage of the
Hanna Payne ship subsidy scheme, for
there csD-be no doubt at all of the final
triumph Of this scheme II Mr.. Mckinley is
reelected. To state the case fatty, it is
generally believed that Mr.. Hanna has
had this Philadelphia story put out at this
time for the distinct purpose of fooling
the Democratic managers on the important
subject of the size and availability of his
campaign fund II he could convince Sem
ator Jones and the others responsible for
financing the Bryan campaign that he was
terribly hard UP for funds thes doubtless
would relax their efforts to secure an ade-
quate amount of ready cash for the re-
quirementS of the Democratic situation.
Besides, the country is so thoroughly con-
WINGED that Mr.. Hanna is going to spend
more money this year in behalf of Mr.. Nc
Kinley than he spent in 1886. when his
outlay footed up into the millions. that
the moral effect which would be created
by the evidences of poverty would form an
asset not 10 be despised by Mr. Hanna in
his present desperate plight. The consen-
sus of well-informed opinion is that Mr..
Hanna now has considerably more money
in his war chest than he had four years
ago and that he is spending 1t quite as Law
ishly now as he did at the CORES ponding
period OF the last campaign. The only diff
ference on this score is that he is not ex-
pending the money at present as publicly
or through the same channels as those en-
ployed in 1896. 1t is thought that he is
boarding the bulk of his huge campaign
fund to be poured out just a few days be-
fore election In localities where he con-
ceives 1t will do the most good for Mr..
Mckinley.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-16

The United States District Court at
Honolulu has decided that the inhabit-
ants of Guam became Americans by
virtue of the annexation of their island
to the United States; hence that they do
not need to take out naturalization
papers to become full-hedged citizens.
II is evident that this decision applies
as well to native born residents of Porto
Rico aud the Philippines as to Quantities.
The incident will serve to remind Mr..
Mckinley pleasantly of cur plain duty"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-16

Minister WI is at loss TO under
stand why the English are suspicious
of and dislike Ii Hung Chang. II NJ.
WI will read the history Of the TAPPING
rebellion and notice how treacherously
Ii treated General Gordon. perhaps he
will understand the reason for the feel
ing which surprises him.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-16

Golfer for Observation-Disclosures almost
Immediately upon his defeat for the gu-
bernatorial nomination at the hands OF
Croker and Tammany Hall, the Hon. Bird
S. Coler is now the proud possessor of a
large boom for mayor of Greater New
York. The proposition is to make him an
independent candidate, peoples candi-
date, or something of that sort. and to
this end it is suggested that clubs of nom
partisan voters be organized now in all
parts of the enlarged municipality. What
Mr. Co!er thinks of this scheme Is not
known, as he refuses to discuss 1t. The
brusque and taciturn Croker also declines
to talk about it, and the foxy Platt only
smiles and looks wiser than ever when 1t
is mentioned to him. 1t is not thought
that the proposition is seriously bother
ing either Croker or Plat. Independent
movements in politics in New York City
don't amount to much except noise and
bluster-vide the Henry George race-and
the recent course of events in both par
ties indicates that these independent
movements will be no stronger in future
than they have been in the past Tam
many is stronger today than ever in its
history, and it will increase its strength
if it rolls up big majority for Bryan and
Stevenson south of the Harlem. But aside
from all OF these considerations is the
more important fact, to wit: New Workers
are perfectly willing that their politics
should be ruin by Croker and Plat or
| whoever in the course of nature succeed
these two eminent bosses at the head of
their respective organizations. This fact
has been indisputably established by the
nomination of Odell for Governor on the
one hand and the defeat of Coler on the
othar hand And II COlpr enpOura pps
the movement to make himself an indie
pendent candidate for mayor of Greater
New York IT is freely predicted by nearly
everybody who has studied New York poll
tics that he will be utterly destroyed as
factor in public affairs. II is strongly
suspected that Plat and Croker already
have selected the next mayor of the city.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-16
The Pink cnrnntion.-somebody h


discovered that Mr.. McKinleys favorite
flower is the pink c&rnation. When this
discovery was communicated to the Hon.
Perry s. Heath he forthwith issued an or
der making the pink carnation the official
Mckinley campaign emblem. 1t is TO be
worn in the right lapr. of the coat, where
the amiable Mr.. Mckinley is said to wear
his. and either the real article or the imi-
tation will do. The pink carnation is deli
cafe both as to color and size, and there
fore will not make a very conspicuous
ornament. For that reason ii is thought it
will not become popular, though of course
all the faithful will adopt 1t at the outset.
Its cost will not be heavy, but it is stated
that even If the florists OF the country at
tempt to form trust and run up the price
the National Committee Will distribute the
little flower free, and will also encourage
the enterprising button manufacturers to
turn out millions Of artificial carnations OF
the desired color. and this will be substi-
tuted for the genuine in another order on
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-12-05
TWO SOLDIERS KILLED.
List Of Casualties Reported by General
MacArthur-A Number We're
Wounded.

Washington, Dee ga casualty
list was received at the war depart
ment from General Macarthur at
Manila, containing the following:
Killed Nov 30, Pillar, Luzon, Co.
i, Both Cornelius j. Leahy.
Wounded-Co. II, Both L., Samuel
a. Roberts. wounded IN arm. serious;
Go. +, Both L.. Uric Jusseaume,
wounded in abdomen serious. Co II.
Both l., Frank Hilliker, groin, moder-
ate; Co. l.. Seth L.. Courtney Morris,
thigh, wounded In leg above knee,
slight; Co. I. Both T., Emerson Flaus-
berg wounded in leg below knee,
slight; Go. q, Both L. Charles Clark,
wounded in foot, slight co. H, Both
L., John g. Kortz wounded in arm,
serious; Go. [. Both l., Albert Pades-
ky, wounded in leg above knee.
slight.
Killed-Noy. u, San Vicente, Lu.
zon. Co. L, 18th l., George r. Whit
tier
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-12-05
REVISION or CREED.
Presbyterian Committee Met In
Washington.
DIFFERENCES or PREsBYTERIEs.
a. Want Revision, 10 Explanatory state
ment, ~ supplemental Statement, 43
Revision and supplemental Statement,
Ii supplemental creed-45 Against.

Washington, Dee. 5.-1he commit
tee Of clergymen and laymen appoint
ed by the last general assembly of
the Presbyterian church to make a
recommendation to the next general
assembly. which meets in May. on
the question Of whether there shall be
a revision of the confession of faith,
assembled here last night, and will
continue in session today until their
work Is completed. The committee
consists of Charles A. Dickey, Her
rick Johnson, Samuel j. Niecolls.
Daniel W. Fisher, William MeKib-
bin, George 3. Stewart, Samuel p.
Sprecher. Henry Van Dyke, Benja-
min Harrison. John NJ Harlan, Dan
lei Il. Noyes, r. w. G. Humphrey,
William II. Crabbe, John r. Parsons,
Elisha A. Fraser. Rev. Or. S. w.
Dona, of Philadelphia. the only alb
sent member of the committee. is in
Europe. DR. William Henry Roberts,
of Philadelphia, the stated clerk of
the general assembly, is acting as
the secretary of the committee DIR.
Roberts laid before the committee
tabulation showing the vote of the
presbyteries on the questions submit
ted by the general assmbly's commit
tee on revision. 1t made the follow
ing showing:
For the revision of the confession,
A presbyteries; for an explanatory
statement 10; for supplemental
statement of doctrise. II; for a re-
vision and supplemental statement
of doctrine. IA for a substitution
creed. Il.
Forty-five presbyteries voted to dis
miss the whole subject, while 45
bodies i'll this and foreign lands made
no response. The total number of
bodies reporting aggregated 232.
No definite action was taken by the
committee last night. About three
hours were spent i'll discussion of the
results shown by the responses re-
ceived by the committee and in am
exchange of views as to the recon-
mendation to be made to the general
assembly. This may be determined
on today, to which time the commit
tee adjourned.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-12-05
EXTEND PROHIBITION LAW.
w. c. T. U. Prepared Petition to Keen
Liquor Out of Island Possessions.
Petitions to Other Countries

Washington. Dec 5.-The Woman's
Christian Temperance union conven-
ton i'll session here adopted resolu-
ftons against the army canteen and
prepared Il petition to the president,
another to congress, aud identical pc
titions to all of the great powers
against the sale of firearms and the
importation of liquor and opium into
the Philippine islands or the island
possessions of the other powers adj
dressed. The petition to the president
pointed out that it has been the pol
icy of America to forbid the sale of
intoXieants to the Indian tribes, and
that England, who had the greatest
experience among all of the coloniZ-
ing powers of the world. had been
forced to adopt a prohibition policy
in her colonies in Africa and else
where The convention, therefore,
asks that the president, either
through the war department or the
Philippine commission, shall extend
the prohibition law of the Indian ter
ritory so as to take in the Philippine
islands.
\ petition to the senate urges the
ratification of the pending treaty for
the protection of Central Africa
against intoXicants.
A petition also was drawn up to
Great Britain, France, Spain, Hol-
land, Belgium. Sweden. Norway, Den
mark. Hungary, Greece. Russia, Tur-
key, Persia and Japan, asking for an
international treaty that will forbid
she sale Of intoxicants. opium and
firearms in all islands and other re-
gions inhabited chiefly by Aboriginal
tribes
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-12-05
URGE ENGLAND TO ARBlTRATe.
Resolution For this Purpose Introduced
by Sulzer In the House.

Resolution For this Purpose Introduced
by Sulzer In the House.
Washington, Dec. 5.-Representa-
tive Sulzer introduced in the house
the following resolution:
s'Whe1eas, The war in South At
rica has degenerated into reckless
and ruthless determination of a brave
people fighting for their homes and
liberty,
Resolved, That tn congress of the
United States protest in the name of
humanity and civilization against a
continuation of the war. which out
RACES the feelings of all liberty-lov-
ing people: and,
Resolved, That the congress of the
United States. being committed to
the principle of arbitration for the
settlement of international disputes,
urges upon The government of her
majesty the wisdom of adopting this
policy for the purpose of stopping
the awful atrocities now going on in
South Africa"
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-12-05
ARMY REORGANIZATION.
The Bill Probably WIZ BE Taken Up In
the House To-day - Some
Other Busjness

Washington, Dec. 5.-The session of
the house was brief. The real work
likely will begin today, when the
house probably will consider the
army reorganization bill, which Mr..
Hull, chairman of the committee on
military affairs, reported the day be-
fore. He explained the urgent ne
cessity for immediate action upon
this measure, saying that under the
present law the army must be re-
duced to 21,fD0 men on July / next,
and asked unanimous consent for the
consideration of the bill today. When
Mr.. Sulzer N. " objected to the re-
quest Mr.. Hull introduced resolu-
ton for special order for the CON
sideration of the bill today. with pro-
vision for a vote at the end of six
hours general debate.
The objection to the swearing in of
Mr. Connor. of Iowa. the successor of
Senator Dolliyer which was raised
by Mr.. Bailey, of Texas, was remov-
ed by the presentation of a new set
of credentials from Governor Shaw
and Mr.. Conner took the oath. Three
bills were passed under the call of
committees. the most important be-
ing one to provide for the detail of
NOT to exceed 100 retired army Off
GERS and 300 on-commissioned Off
GERS as military instructors in the
public schools of such cities as adopt
a system Of military instruction. The
others were ''to prevent the failure
of military justice" and to legalize
an issue of S250,000 Of bonds by Pima
county, Arizona.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-12-05

Subscription Rates.
WE lead, OTHERS follow. Th

We lead, OTHERS follow. The
Delicatessen ice cream can't he eeat.
It is made to order from Sl.o0 per
gallon up. Prices and goods TO suit
all.
LEAVE your bundle with Adam
Bower He is an agent for Miller's
Few Method Laundry
OYSTERS in every style at St.
lairs. Only the best and freshest
re served.
WEAyER's continues to keep right
up to date. Whatever you can't find
there Is not to be had,
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-12-05
SHIP BILL SUBSTITUTED.
Becomes Unfinished Business In the sen.
ate-Frye Talked For the

Washington, Dec. 5.-The program
of the senate leaders for business
session was taken up in earnest and
material progress was made. What
is popularity known as the ship sub
sidy bill was, by vote of SO to 20
made the unfinished business of the
senate instead of the Spooner Phil
ippine measure, and the discussion of
it was opened by Mr.. Frye, of Maine
chairman of the committee on COM
merce, from which the measure was
reported He addressed the senate
for more than an hour and half
Recognized by his colleagues as an
authority upon the subject he was
accorded close attention. He spoke
without notes and at times was force
full and eloquent. He had not con-
Guided when the senate adjourned
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-12-05
SIX DEAD; FIVE MAY DIE.

Corrected List of Victims of Boiler Ex-
pios'on In Chicago.
Chicago, Dec "a corrected list of
the casualties in the explosion of a
boiler in the lighting and heating
plant of the Chicago and Northwest
ern railway shows dead and 16 in
jured, five of whom may die
Hugh McGregor was added to the
list of dead, and the injuries of the
following will, it is believed, result
fatally
August Beck. Milwaukee.
Mrs. Beck, Milwaukee.
John Butterworth. Chicago.
A. J. Scully, Chicago.
George ellis, Chicago.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-12-05

Milwaukee. Dec ga. II. Koch
said in part 'tAs far as myself and
the formation of the baseball league
to be known as the National associa-
ton is off, for the coming year at
least. Everything looked hopeful I'M
til a change came in the east and we
were deserted by McGraw and Rob-
inson. We have Withdrawn our
money !"
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-12-05
FAVOR THE NICARAGUA ROUTE.
Isthmian Commission Declared the Canal
scheme Feasible.


Washington, Dec 5.-The report of
the Isthmian canal commission sub
mitted by The president to congress-
gave as the unanimous conclusion of
that body that the most practicable
and feasible route for an isthmian
canal, under the control, management
and ownership of the United States.
is that known as the Nicaragua
route"
The commission estimates the cost
of fhis route at $200,540,000 This
estimate is much in excess of any
heretofore made and is due to in
creased dimensions and other fea-
lures not heretofore considered. The
commission also estimates the cost of
a canal by the Panama route at S142,-
342, so. according to one route, or
S156,37S,25S according to another
route. As between the Nicaragua
and Panama route the commission
sums up IL number of advantages
favorable to the former. 1T states
also that under the concessions given
by the Colombia government to the
Panama Canal company that govern
ment is not free to grant the neces-
sary rights to the United States. eX-
cept upon conditions made by the
company.
Although the work of the commits
sion is not yet completed, many of
the field parties still being out. yet
it has been sufficiently advanced to
make it practicable to present the pre-
liminary report, giving the essential
findings
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-12-05
Effort to lynch Men Feared.

Fort WORTH Tex, Dec. 5.-Eugent
Faulkner and j. w. Chapman, accus-
ed of causing the death of Constable
Peter Bane, in Dallas, by saturating
his clothes with turpentine and then
setting him afire, were brought here
under a strong guard and lodged in
jail. 1t is feared an effort will be
made to lynch them
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-12-05
WnIShach LIGHTS Reduced to $l@

Large mica chimneys 40c extra. We
are the only authorized agents for
the genuine "Welsbach. All other
incandescent lamps are infringements.
$500 reward for the conviction OF
any one selling spurious burners as
uW"
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-12-05
Ladies'
Gold atches.

They are beauties for the
price, and we have con-
fdence in them. We
warrant them in all di-
rections for one full year
from date of purchase.
Open faces, Gold filled
cases, American move
ments, seven jewels and
clear, bright dials. We
welcome comparison,
knowing that the identi-
cal watch will cost you
more money anywhere
else.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-12-05
Had Fighting With Beers.

London, Dec. General Kitchener
reports from South Africa that the
mounted troops of General Knox
were engaged all day long Sunday
with part of General De Vets forces,
north of Betheulie. The Beers, he
added, We're headed off and retired
in northeasterly direction.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-12-05

SOME men fail to derive any benefit
from good thing simply because they
fail to advertise it.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-12-05
Union Improvement Go.
SupplierS Of Natural Gas & Water.
PLUMBING And GAS FITTING

ALI VINO contemplate having plumb
ms or gas fitting doneshouId consider
that little saving in first cost is not
always economy. We buy our goods
at first hands, strictly for cash. We
have expert plumbers and will guar
antee all work, at prices as low as
consistent with hrst-class material
and workmanship, We will be here
to protect our work as long as gas
lasts and people use water,
This is point worth considering.
Remember everything first class and
work guaranteed TO be according to
the most approved sanitary regula-
tions.