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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-06-28
CHINA A PLUM CAKE.
Sir Michael Htcks-Beach Makes Sig
nificant Remarks.

LONDON, June N.-Sir Michael Hicks
Beach, chancellor of the exchequer. who
was the guest of the lord mayor. A.
Newton, and the bankers and merchants
of the city at the Mansion house this
evening, speaking of the difficulties facing
chancellor who found three wars-in
South Africa, China and Ashanti-on his
hands at the same time, said:
1T is difficult to know what are tba
scope and nature Of the work before ms
IN China. We cannot tell yet what were
the precise immediate reasons for this
furious outbreak We do not know hew
far 1t extends or will extend. nor can we
tell what are the relations Of the Chinese
government with those at any rate in the
nrst instance appeared to be rebels
against the authorities
1T is easy to see that the first duty
glad to recognize the United States ana
Japan, is to rescue and defend their Ie
cations and subjects and to exact rep-
aration for injury to life and property.
as well as to see that such things do not
occur again.
Since the war between China and
Japan it has been fashionable to regard
China as a plum cake to be divided
among the powers, provided the powers
do not quarrel among themselves I
doubt If any one among US would ad-
vance that view, and it has never been
the view of her majestys present gov
ernment, which has always desired that
there be a stable government in China.
At the present time 1 believe this view to
be held by all the powers"
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calls for It's righteous uprising and his
indignant and effective rebuke
we challenge denial of the fact that
our executive, as commander-in-chief of
the military forces of the United States
at any time prior to or since March 2,
1888. could have closed every army
saloon, called a canteen, by executive
order, as President Hayes did before him.
and should have closed them for the
same reasons which actuated President
gress, passed March 2. 1899, forbidding
tne sale OF liquors in any post, exchange
or canteen" by any Officer or private
soldier, or by amy other person, on
any premises used for military purposes
by the United States,'' was and is as
English language can frame; we declare
our solemn belief that the attorney gem
eral or the United States in his in
trepetration Of that law. and the sec
retary or war in his acceptances of that
Interpretation and his refusal to enforce
the law. were and are guilty of treason
able notification thereon, and that Presi-
dent Mckinley. through his assent and
Endorsement Of such Interpretation and
refusal on the part Of the officials as ap-
pointed and responsible to him, shares
responsibility in their guilt: and we rec
ord our conviction that new serious
peril confronts our country in the fact
that its president, at the behest of the
peer power, dare and does abrogate a
law in congress through subordinates
whose act becomes his. and thus virtual
~ confesses that laws are to be admin
lstered: or to be nullified in the interest
OF law-defying business by an ad-
m1nistration under mortgage to such
business for support
We deplore the fact that an ad-
ministration of this republic, claiming
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The keenest interest is shown by the
officials to learn the conditions under
which the ministers left Pekin. Minister
Wus dispatch was ominously silent OH
that point, and though the minister him
self maintains almost obstinately his con-
tidence in the non-existence Of a state of
war, it is generally admitted that it will
be difficult to accept his conclusion IL
it should transpire that the Pekin govern
ment itself has sent the ministers away
with their passports, or what may come
to the same thing-with a guard as safe
conduct. At the state department it Is
said that if it shall be explained that the
imperial government did this, not with a
purpose of rupturing diplomatic relations,
but simply to insure the safety of the min
isters, which they were unable to guar
antee as long as they remained in Pekin,
then there is still ground for an UNDER
standing.
1t is, however, pointed out that in such
case the self-confessed inability of the
imperial government to maintain peace
and order al the capital would amount to
an admission of it's utter failure as a gov
eminent and would leave China in state
worse than that of actual war. In either
event, 1t now appears to the satisfaction
of the officials that there was absolute
Justification for such intervention as we
have offered in China.
Notice has come to the government that
the cable companies have again reopened
communication, geographically, with
Taku and Che Foo. This arrangement
has been made by means of the Russian
telegraphic system connecting with the
Siberian railway system. A European
agent has managed to reopen the lines,
though the means of communication be-
tween Che Foo and Taku and Tien Tsin
are tortuous and probably precarious.
Ihe war department officials still Insist
that no orders have gone forward to send
more troops to China than the Ninth regi-
ment, now on its way from Manila, and
the Sixth cavalry, which will sail from
San Francisco next Sunday for Nagasak XII
and perhaps Taku. 1t is said that, with
these two organizations and the marines
now on Chinese soil, Gen. Chaffee will
nave the full brigade to which his rank
entities him.
Rumors of Withdrawals Of troons from
Cuba are said to be the probable basis for
the persistent statements that more SOL
dlefs nave been ordered to China. Tt is
admitted that two regiments will soon he
ordered to the United States fom Cuba.
the particular organizations being desig-
mated by Gen. Wood, but they simply
Will take the place in home garrisons Of
regiments Of regulars which will go out to
Manila to relieve volunteer organizations
there
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Maj. Gen. Adna R. Chaffee, the hero
of Ell Caney, who will command the
American army in China, is a popular
Western soldier with great record as an
Indian fighter. He was born in Ohio in
l842, and entered the regular army in
1861 as a sergeant of Company K, Sixth
cavalry. He was with the army of the
Potomac. until Lee surrendered, and won
two breyets for gallant service in ac-
t1on. A third brevet came to him for gal
lantry in a fight with Commanche In
dians in Texas in 1868. He was wounded
at Fairfield, at Brandy Station and In
Indian conflicts. He has been soldier
in every sense of the word since the COM
mencement Of his career in the army
He was recommended for the brevet of
lieutenant colonel Of the United States
army for distinguished services in sue
cessfully leading a cavalry charge over
rough and precipitous bluffs, held by
hostile Indians, in the battle of Red
River, Aug. 80, 1874 and for diligent and
faithful service during the campaign
He has had charge Of the San Carlos
Indians, fought the White Mountain
tribes, served under Gen. Miles, and led
dashing, daring life as a commander.
When he was ordered to Cuba, under
Gen. Shafter, it was predicted that he
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zyog3 would be heard from in merltorIous

! would be heard from in a merltorIous
His opportunity came at Ell Caney. Gen.
Shafter never planned a battle at that
point. But Gen. Chaffee discerned that
one was certain. His reconnaissance of
the position of the Spaniards before he
ordered the engagement to open has been
described by Capt Arthur Lee, Of the
British army, as one of the most brilliant
performances ever coming under his -
t1ce: ChaHee's soldiership won FL Caiey
while Roosevelt and others were captur-
ing san Juan. His battle there practical
ly ended the Santiago campaign, so far
as hghting was concerned Since that
time he has been known as the hero
of Ell Caney,', and deserved the title.
After the end Of the war in Cuba. he
became chief Of the staff of the governor
general and then was transferred to the
office Of the adjutant general In Wash
ington. Of late he has been visiting
friends in Connecticut, and leaves them
for his mission in China He is a wiry,
neryy cavalryman in appearance. not
given to, free conversation, scout by ma
ture, fighter by appetite. He has a
host of friends who will rejoice over his
promotion. His time for retiring comes
in 1906, so that he may see some very
active service before that year.
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MONETARY LEAGUE TO MEET.
Charles A. TOwne, of Minnesota, to
BE Among the Speakers.

Charles A. TOwne, of Minnesota, to
BE Among the Speakers.
KANSAS CITY, Mo, June 27.-The
United States Monetary league, which will
meet here at the Auditorium on July
and 3, will be addressed by a dozen of the
speakers Of national prominence. There
will be three sessions, morning, afternoon
and evening of each day, and two
speeches at each session. Acceptances OF
invitations to speak have been received
from Senator NJ. " Allen. of Nebraska;
DR.. j. r. Reemeln, Of Cincinnati; J. X.
Sovereign, former president OF the K. OF
L.. Gen J. B. Weaver. Of Iowa; John +.
Altgeld, of Illinois; George Fred Will
Jams, of Massachusetts; W. Fl. Conn
Harvey, of Chicago; John P. St John, OF
Kansas; Thomas Z. BarkwOrth, OF Michi-
gan; Norman E. Mack, Of Buffalo; Samuel
Gompers, president Of the American Fed
Grafton of Labor; Charles A. Towne, OF
Minnesota; Congressman William SUI
zer, Of New York
The meeting is not convention. 1t will
adopt some resolutions on-what the plat
form ought to contain, but will not at
tempt to help make the ticket
Judge Charles /. Thompson. OF Denver,
president of the National organization,
and J. L. Woods Merrill. OF Kansas city,
are preparing the programme.
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MICHIGAN REPUBLICANS IN A DEADLOCK

GRAND RAPIDS. Mich. June N.-The
Republican state convention tonight ad-
journed until tomorrow morning, after
ten fruitless ballots for governor. The
three leading candidates. Aaron T. Bliss,
of Saginaw; O. F. Stearns. of Ludington.
and Dexter M. Ferry. of Detroit, held
the majority of their respective forces,
and the convention found itself dead
locked and. wearying of the struggle, ad-
journed until tomorrow morning.
If there IS any struggle over minor
offices. 1t is not probable the convention
can finish its work tomorrow, even if
the gubernatoFial deadlock Is broken.
The report Of the resolutions commit
tee is the last thing ON the programme,
but the platform was completed this
evening. and is ready for presentation. It
is in part as follows: Commends the ad-
ministration of President Mckinley; ia
dorses the currency bill passed by con-
gress and the platform of the Phila-
delphia convention; declares renewed al
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Fourth and Wabasha streets he attempt
ed to jump from the vehicle and fell to
the sidewalk. When picked up he was
dead.
Many years ago Mr.. Rogers was en-
ployed as a travelling salesman for the
predecessors Of Finch. Van SIyck, Young
& Co. Later he was engaged in a like
capacity for Lindeke. Warner & Schur-
meier.
He leaves a widow. the daughter of ex-
Sheriff King, and one daughter.
Mr.. Rogers was member of the Elks.
and since the commencement of the car
nival had been unusually conViviaI.
Coroner Nelson arrived on the scena
promptly and instituted an inou,rv
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DIPLOMATS PUZZLED.
Are Not Certain What China's Pc
cuIiar Request May Mean.

Are Not Certain What China's Pc
cuIiar Request May Mean.
WASHINGTON, June 27.-Administra-
ton officials are not certain Just what
construction to place on Inspector General
Hart dispatch, stating that the foreign
legations had been desired'' to leave
Pekin within twenty-four hours. A char
llaple view OF the Chinese government 8
action, with the suggestion that this view
was a bare possibility, was that the sten
was taken with the kindest Intentions
that the government, realizing the contin-
ued presence of the foreigners in the can
1tal during the existence Of the serious
conditions existing there might result in
bodily harm to them, had asked them to
seek other locations which might afford
greater safety. AT the same time it was
admitted that the possession of the pass
ports in a crisis like the present was prac-
tically Valueless.
A more serious view of the matter.
however, taken by some officials, is that
the ministers have been given their pass
ports because of the acts of the
allied forces In forcing the sur
render Of the Taku forts. At
the same time, the scheme Is reiterated
tonight that we are not at war with Chi
ma, and that only congress can declare
war. The situation is still regarded as
very much unsettled and the possibility
that passports have been issued with an
unfriendly intention, if this has been done
must complicate the situation
Nothing has been heard from Minister
Conger tonight, notwithstanding the fact
that Admiral Kempff's dispatch to the
navy department today reported him as
be1ng within eight miles of Tien Tsin. II
was hoped that, in view of his presence
so near the city, some word would have
been received from him before this time
but this may be explained by the inter-
rupt1on of the telegraphic communication
and the delay in sending any word from
Tien Tsin to Che Foo
The suggestion was made TONIGHT that
as the conditions at Tien Tsin. with its
million and more of inhabitants, are in a.
very unsettled condition, the ministers
had concluded they were safer outside the
city than they would be within it's bounda-
r1es, and for this reason are remafnina
III thelr present location, for the present
at least
On all sides, however, relief is felt thar
the ministers are safe Minister WI ex-
presses the belief that by this time +be,,
are safe in Tien Tsin. The minister said
tonight that Sir Robert Hart had been In
the employ of the Chinese government for
long number of years. He takes an on
umisttc view of Sir Roberts disna+cb
and believes that If the foreign legations
had been desired to leave the capital II
was an act of the Chinese government
taken with view to insuring their
safety and getting them where no harm
could come to them.
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legiance to the gold standard. and ex-
presses sympathy with the people of
the South African republics, hoping that
peace may be speedily secured. Upon
the question of trusts. the platform says:
We place our stamp Of disapproval
upon all combinations of capital tending
to restrict competition in business, to
create monopolies, to limit production Or
70 control prices, and we favor legisla-
tion to that end
The text Of the Boer plank is as fol-
lows:
We sympathiZe with tho people of the
south African republics in their struggle
Tor liberty and independence, and we
Commend President Mckinley fNpr
promptly rendering the friendly Offices of
this government In the interest of peace,
and while the American government, fol-
lowing the established precedent of non
interference in foreign affairs, must
maintain a position of strict neutrality,
nevertheless we earnestly hope that
honorable peace may be speedily secur-
ed
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-06-28
he WAS FOUND DEAD ON THE SIDEWALK
Arthur Fl. Rogers, Once Large Property
Owner, Expires on the Street

At about o'clock this morning the
body of well-dressed man was found
lying upon the sidewalk on Fourth street,
near Wabasha. There was found upon
the body sufficient. by which to identify
it as that of Arthur H. Rogers, once a
large owner Of st. Paul property.
Mr.. Rogers built the block at Fifth and
Cedar, now occupied by the Northwestern
Telephone Exchange Company, and own
ed other valuable pieces of city prop
erty. He disposed of the building at
Fifth and Cedar to the telephone com
pany some time since.
1t seems that Mr.. Rogers had been out
last night and into the early morning in
hack with party of friends. At
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BULLETIN OF
IMPORTANT NEWS OF THE DAY


Weather Forecast for st. Paul.
Fair: Cooler.
1-DOes China Mean Warf
PrOhibitiOnists Score Mckinley,
Democrats Are Gathering.
2-RepubItcan Politicians Here.
Ramsey Turns Down Staples.
Elks' Show Still On.
3-MinneapOI1s Matters.
4EditOriaI.
Short Story of the Day.
6-SpOrting News.
Results of Ball Games.
Bicycle Races July 4.
6-News of Railroads.
To Save States Swamps.
Popular Wants.
7-Markets of the World.
Chicago July Wheat, SO 6-sc.
Bar Silver, 61c.
Stocks ListIess, Weak.
S-News of the Courts.
After Standard Oil People.
School Board Budget.
In the Field of Labor.
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ness for the state. Sneipocki. has been
arrested for perjury, there being strong
evidence that he laid information against
the accused only to crafty private re-
venge.
showed that a number of Polish societies
in the United States are large cOntribu-
tors to the Polish national fund at Ba-
perswell Switzerland. the object of which
is to restore the Polish kingdom
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GOVERNMENT BREATHEs FREER
Developments of Day in China Trou-
bic Important.

WASHINGTON. June 27.-The develop
ments of the day respecting China were
important and interesting. The Chinese
minister's report of the departure of the
foreign ministers and their guards from
Pekin greatly relieved the officials here,
VINO took 1t as the first tangible evidence
that the imperial Chinese government had
full realization of the enormity of per-
mitttng the ministers to come to personal
harm, and were thus undertaking, as far
as lay in their power, to observe the
amenities of international exchange.
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EFFORT TO RESTORE THE POLISH KINGDOM

BERLIN. June H.-The supreme court
at Leipsic has sentenced to twelve
months imprisonment Wishold Leitgeber
(not Keifgeber), editor of the Gazette os-
trowska, published at Ostrow, indicted
for treason in connection with the alleg-
ed attempt to restore the Kingdom of Po-
land. The printer Melerowicz and the
tailor Kokenda. who were also indicted,
have been acquitted. The principal wit
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-06-28
BECAME VIOLENTLY INSANE
Pastor of Presbyterian Church a
DanvilIe, N. Y.

ONEONTA, N Y, June N.-Rev. DR..
Frank Chase, pastor of the Presbyterian
church of Danville, N. Y, and editor of
the Normal Educator, who has been Wis
iting his mother at Port Landsville, near
here, was taken to Bingham hospital to-
day, violently insane He had been suf-
fering from nervous prostration for some
time
DR.. Chase was formerly pastor of a
large Universalist church in Detroit and
later of a Methodist church In Buffalo.
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Mr.. SULZ2R OF THE PARTY
DELEGATES TO THE DEMOCRATIC
NATIONAL CONVENTION ARE
ASSEMBLING
TO INTRODUCE AN INNOVATION
declaration of Independence VIII
BE Read From the Platform
Badges for Delegates
Are Elaborate.

KANSAS CITY, Mo, June 27.-Con-
gresham William Sulzer. who is being
doomed Tor vice president on the Demo-
cratic ticket, and Richard Croker and ex-
Senator Edward Murphy. of New York
"lII nave conference at Lincoln Neb
with w. ]. Bryan before they come 70
Kansas City to attend the national con-
Ventlon. Sterling Price, of Texas. who
mas opened headquarters here for Mr..
eulzer' today received a telegram from
that gentleman, saying he had left New
YORK for Lincoln at noon today. An
other telegram says Messrs. Croker and
Murphy VIII be in the Nebraska capitsl
Friday night
PRESIDENT O'Connell, Of the Sons of Lib
erty, the Oldest organization in New
YORK is on his way to Kansas Citv and
Will open headquarters for SuIzer tomor-
row evening and Friday. and Fred
Feighle, editor of the Tammany Times.
another Sulzer boomer, will arrive Fri
day.
The city is beginning to take on a gala
appearance in anticipation of an early ar
rival of delegates. Business houses are
being decorated, arc and incandescent
lights are being strung IN profusion on tho
downtown streets and a general clean
up is in progress. A good sized con-
ungent of Eastern newspaper reporters
nave already arrived, but a general in
now OF people is not expected until Fri
day.
Ex-Gov. William J. Stone, national
committeeman for Missouri, and vice
chairman of the national committee. is
expected Friday night. as are other mem.
nj tI, s4A
hold meeting on Saturday.
DELEGATIONS DUE.
James Boyle district leader OF Tam
many, will arrive Saturday with dozen
of his colleagues. They come to preDare
the way for the Tammany delegation.
which will reach Kansas City Monday
evening on two special trains.
SLrday The -sIate delegations Will begin
to arrive. The Pennsylvania delegation
made up of 100 people, and the Montana
delegation, headed by W A. Clark. are
due Sunday morning, and the Kansas
delegation in the evening. On Monday
the New England delegates, from Maine,
New Hampshire Vermont, Massachu-
sets, Connecticut and Rhode Island. with
George Fred Williams, of Massachu-
setts, their vice presidential candidate,
will reach the city, and on the saulo
day the California and Missouri delega-
tions will arrive.
The great rush of delegations will be
on Tuesday. Nearly all Of the states
not mentioned are booked to arrive on
that day.
AN INNOVATION.
A convention innovation, the reading Of
the Declaration of independence from the
platform, win be introduced at the first
session, on July 4, and, according to the
present programme, the music and deco
rations Of that day will be selected with
a particular idea Of commemorating the
national holiday.
The badges for the delegates have been
received. They are an elaborate affair.
There Is an oxidized silver bar for the
pin, below which hangs a silk flag about
four inches long. TO the flag IS at
tached medallion of gold or oxidized
silver.
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AN INNOVATION.
PROMINENT NEW YORKERs.
Distinguished Democrats Preparing
for Trip to Kansas city.

Tor Trip 10 Knnsas CIty.
NEW YORK, June H.-Former Judge
Augustus Van Wyck, accompanied by
Harry w. Walker, secretary of the aque-
duct commission, started today for Kan
sas City. They go first TO Chicago, and
from there to Springfield, Mo, where d
reception will be rendered to Mr. Van
Wyck. He will arrive in Kansas City
on Sunday morning.
Richard Croker will visit ex-senator
Murpy at the seashore tomorrow and on
Friday will start for Kansas City.
Oliver II. 2. Belmont, who Is still spok-
en- of as a vice presidential candidate,
will go to Kansas City in a special draw
ing room car with d party Of friends.
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MIR. Campau's CandIdacy.

DETROIT. June 27.-Danel J. Campan,
chairman of the Michigan Democratic
state central committee and member OF
the national committee Is in receipt OF
many letters from various states urging
him to become a candidate for the vice
presidency before the Kansas City con-
vention. Mr.. Campau cannot be called
even a receptive candidate. He declares
himself az anxious only to see the vice
presidency go TO a state which can draw
the most otherwise doubtful votes TO
the ticket
Mr.. Campaus political secretary de-
clared today in positive terms that Cam
pau's name would be presented 10 the
Kansas City convention as a vice presi-
Dental candidate.
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