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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-09-21
Alaska and Porto Rico.

There will be popular acquiescence
in the demand for home rule. and a
territorial form of government in
Alaska and Porto Rico. Both are en-
titled to local self-government and
representation in Congress.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-09-21

Newark IN. j. officials have decid-
ed that an automobile is subject to
the same law as a traction engine,
and should be preceded. by watch
man by at least an eighth Of a mile.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-09-21
Election Of Senators by the People.

Election OF Senators by the People.
The demand for constitutional
amendment providing for the election
of Senators by direct vote Of the peo-
pie, appears for the first time in a
Democratic National platform, but a
resolution proposing such an amend
ment, has three times passed the
House of Representatives., and that,
too, practically without opposition.
Whatever may have been the reasons
which secured the adoption Of the pres
ent plan, a century ago, new conditions
have made it imperative that the peo-
pie be permitted to speak directly in
the selection of their representatives in
the Senate A Senator is no less the
representative of the State because he
receives his commission from the peo-
pie themselves, rather than from the
members of the State legislature. If
voter is competent to vote for a men,
Der of Congress, for State officers and
for President, he Is competent to
choose his representative in the Sen
ate. A system which makes the Sen
ator responsible for his election to the
people, as a whole, and amenable to
them If he misrepresents them, must
commend itself to those who have con-
fidence in the intelligence, and patriot
ism of the masses.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-09-21

Arizona, New Mexico and Oklahoma
have long been ready to assume the
responsibilities and enjoy the privi-
leges of statehood, and 1t will be- a
pleasure, as well as duty to carry
out the platform pledge concerning
them.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-09-21

were q hundred years ago. Our COM
MERGE is rapidly increasing. and we are
brought into constant communication
with all parts Of the world. Even II we
desired to do so, we could not afford to
ALLEVIATE many nations by cultivating
unnecessary intimacy with q few. Our
strength and standing are such that IL
Is less necessary than ever before to
lean for aid upon the friendliness OF a
foreign power.
We cannot connect ourselves with
European nations, and share in their
jealousies and ambitions without los
ing the peculiar advantage, which our
location. our character and our insti-
tutions give us in the worlds affairs
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-09-21
Presidency

cult to defend tariff which enables
a trust to exact an exorbitant toll
from the citizen.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-09-21
w. ]. BRYAN'S LETTER
Accepting the Democratic Nomination for the
preeidencV

permanency of a national debt. 1t is
hardly conceivable that the American
people will deliberately turn from the
debt-paying policy of the past, to the
dangerous doctrine of perpetual bonds.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-09-21

We cannot connect ourselves with
European nations, and share in their
jealousies and ambitions without los
ing the peculiar advantage, which our
location, our character and our insti-
tutions give us in the worlds AFFAIRS.
Monroe Doctrine.
The doctrine enunciated by Monroe.
and approved by succeeding presidents.
is essential to the welfare of the
United States The continents of
North and South America are dedica-
ted to the development of free govern
ment. One republic after another has
been established, until to-day mon
arohial idea has barely a foothold in
the new world.
While it is not the policy Of this
country to interfere where amicable
relations exist between European
countries and their dependencies IL
America, our people would look with
d!sfavor upon any attempt on the part
Of European governments to maintain
an unwilling or forcible sovereignty
over the people living on this side OF
the Atlantic.
The position taken by the Republic
can leaders, and more recently set
forth by the Republican candidate for
the Presidency, viz: That we cannot
protect a nation from outside inter-
ference without exercising sovereignty
over its people, is an assault upon the
Monroe doctrine, for while this argyll
ment is at this time directed against
the proposition to give to the Filipinos
both independence and protection, 1t
is equally applicable to the Republics
of Central and South America II this
government cannot lend its strength to
another Republic without making sub
jects of its people, then we must
either withdraw our protection from
the Republics to the south of us or aD-
sorb them. Under the same plea, that
the guardian nation must exert an au-
thority equal to its responsibility, Eu-
ropean nations have for centuries ex-
plotted their wards, and 1t Is a sig
nificant fact that the Republican party
should accept the European idea OF
protectorate, at the same time that 1t
adopts a European colonial policy.
There Is no excuse for this abandon
ment of the American idea. We have
maintained the Monroe doctrine for
three-uuarters of century. The ex-
pense to us has been practically moth
ing. but the protection has been beyond
value to our sister Republics. If a
Filipino Republic is erected upon the
ruins of Spanish tyranny, its protec-
ton by us will be neither difficult nor
expensive. No European nation would
be willing for any other European ma
ton to have the islands, neither would
any European nation be willing to pro-
woke a war with us in order to obtain
possession of the islands. If we assert
sovereignty over the Filipinos we Will
have to defend that sovereignty by
force, and the Filipinos will be our
enemies: IL we protect them from out
side interference, they will DEFEND
themselves and will be our friends. III
they show as much determination In
opposing the sovereignty Of other ma
tons as they have shown In opposing
our sovereignty, they will not require
much assistance from us.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-09-21

Gentlemen:-In accepting the nomi-
nation rendered by you on behalf CT
the Democratic party. beg to assure
you Of my appreciation Of the great
honor conferred upon me by the dele
gates in convention assembled, and by
the voters who gave instruction to the
delegates.
l am sensible Of the responsibilities
which rest upon the chief magistrate
OF so great nation. and realize the
far-reaching effect of the questions in
volved in the present contest
In my letter of acceptance of 1896,
! made the following pledge:
so deeply am l impressed with the
magnitude of the power vested by the
Constitution in the chief executive of
the nation and with the enormous in
fuence which he can yield for the ben
eft or injury Of the people, that I
wish to enter the Office, If elected, free
from any personal desire, except the
desire to prove worthy Of the conf
dence of my countrymen. Human
judgment is fallible enough when I'M
biased by selfish considerations, and,
in order that l may not be tempted to
use the patronage of the Office to ad-
vance any personal ambition, hereby
announce, with all the emphasis which
words can express, my fixed determi
nation not, under any circumstances,
to be a candidate for reelection, in
case this campaign results in my cleo
ton"
Further reflection and observation
constrain me to renew this pledge.
The platform adopted at Kansas City
commands my cordial and unqualified
) approval 1t courageously meets the
issues now before the country, and
states clearly and without ambiguity
the party's position on every question
considered. Adopted by convention
which assembled on the anniversary of
the signing of the Declaration Of In
dependence, it breathes the spirit of
candor, independence and patriotism
which characterizes those who, at Phil
adelphia in 1776 promulgated the creed
of the Republic.
Having in my notification speech,
discussed somewhat at length the par
amount issue, Imperialism, and added
some observations on militarism and
the Boer war, it is sufficient at this
time to review the remaining planks of
the platform.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-09-21

the platform.
Trusts.
The platform very properly gives
prominence to the trust question. The
appalling growth of combinations in
restraint of trade during the present
administration, proves conclusively
that the Republican party lacks either
the desire or the ability to deal with
the question effectively. If as may be
fairly assumed from the speeches and
conduct of the Republican leaders, that
party does not intend to take the peo-
pies side against these organizations,
then the weak and qualified condem-
nation of trusts to be found in the Re-
publican platform Is designed to dis
tract attention while industrial despot-
ism is completing its work. A private
monopoly has always been an outlaw.
No defense can be made Of an indus
trial system in which one, or a few
men. can control for their own profit,
the output or price of any article Of
merchandise. Under such system the
consumer suffers extortion, the produ-
Ger Of raw material has but one pur-
chaser, and must sell at the arbitrary
price fixed; the laborer has but one
employer, and is powerless to protest
against injustice, either in wages or
in conditions of labor; the small stock
holder is at the mercy of the specula-
tor. while the travelling salesman con-
tributes his salary to the overgrown
profits of the trust. Since but small
proportion of the people can share in
the advantages secured by private
monopoly, it follows that the remain
der of the people are not only ex-
cluded from the benefits, but are the
helpless victims of every monopoly Or
ganized. 1t Is difficult to overestimate
the immediate injustice that may be
done. or to calculate the ultimate eff
feet of this injustice upon the social
and political welfare OF the people.
Our platform, after suggesting certain
specific remedies; pledges the party to
an unceasing warfare against private
monopoly in nation, state and city.
heartily approve Of this promise; If
elected, it shall be my earnest and con-
slant endeavor to fulfill the promise in
letter and spirit shall select an at
torney-general who will, without fear
or favor, enforce existing laws; shall
recommend such additional legislation
as may be necessary to dissolve every
private monopoly which does business
outside of the state of its origin; and.
if contrary to my belief and hope, a
constitutional amendment is found to
be necessary, l shall recommend such
an amendment as will, without impair
ing any of the existing rights of the
states, empower Congress to protect
The people of all the states from injury
at the hands of individuals or corpora
tions engaged in interstate commerce.
The platform accurately describes
the Dingley tariff law, when it con-
dennis it as trust breeding measure,
skillfully devised to give to the few
fayors which they do not deserve, and
to place upon the many burdens which
they should not bear" Under its OPP
Grafton trusts can plumber the people
of the United States, while they sue
cessfully compete in foreign markets
with manufacturers of other countries.
Even those who Justify the general
policy Of protection will find 1t diff
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-01
T0WNE MAY YET
REMAIN ON TICKET
He Was in Close Consultation With
Mr.. Bryan All Dav, But Both
Declined to Talk.
Ty Associated Press.)

LINCOLN, NEB., July S1-The with
drawal OF Charles A. Towne from the
Populist ticket as a vce-presidential can
didate is still an undetermined question.
Mr. Towne spent all OF to-day In Lincoln.
and most OF the time was with w. j.
Bryan.
Just before leaving for Chicago tonight
he declared that he was not prepared to
say whether he will remain on the ticket
or withdraw. Neither Mr.. Bryan or Mr.
Towne would discuss the situation or the
subject OF their conference. That it had
TO do with the proposed withdrawal, how
ever, there is little question.
Populist leaders here who talked with
Towne say he is still OF the opinion that he
should retire. He has offered his services
to the Democratic National Committee as
a speaker, and to continue as vce-pres1-
DENTAL candidate, they insist. would put
him in a position not far from ridiculous.
Mr.. Towne is en- route for his home. at
Duluth. by a round about way and after
he reaches there will announce his decis-
ion.
A meeting of the Democratic State Cen
trail and Popul:st Executive Committees
was held here to-day.
Mr.. Bryan made short address to the
Democrats counselling and predicting har-
mony among the fusion forces OF Ne
bra ska.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-01
AWAIT REINFORCE
Letter from Lient-CoIonel shiba, at
Pekin, Dated July 2od.
(By Associated press,

(By Associated Presso
WASHINGTON, July 31-Adjutant-Gen-
eral Corbin to-day received a dispatch from
Lieutenant-Colonel Coolidge, commanding
the Ninth Infantry at Tien Tsin. It came
by way of Che Foo:
'ATien Tsin.-The following letter of
Lieutenant-Colonel Shiba, the military at
tache at the Legation at Pekin, dated July
2sd. arrived Ten Tsin 25th at o'clock in
tho evening:
"'Pekin, July ed, evening We are all
awaiting impatiently arrival Of reinforce
ments. When are you coming? All lega-
tions have been blockaded since 18th last
month. and since the 10th we have been
attacked continually night and day by the
Chinese soldiers from more than ten en-
campments. BY a supreme effort we are
still defending. We are daily awaiting with
the greatest anxiety arrival of reinforc-
ing army and if you can't reach here in
less than a weeks time 1t is probable that
we will be unable to hold out longer. En-
peror and Empress Dowager still appear to
be at Pekin Were reinforcements to ar
rive promptly they would fee to Wan
Shoshan Killed and wounded up to date
eight killed, one a captain of infantry and
an ambassadors attache; seven seriously
wounded, the first secretary of the lega-
tion being one of twenty slightly wounded.
The number of Europeans killed is sixty
in ALL
(Signed) COOLIDGE"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-01
BRITISH POLICY.
o Intention Of Bargaining With
China i'll Any Shape or Form.
(By Associated Press,

(By Associated Press)
LONDON, July 31.-The United States
As.,Dassador, Joseph Choate, saw Lord
Salisbury this evening and ascertained his
views with regard to the changes in the
Chinese situation brought about by the
direct dispatches from Pekn.
Lord Salisbury assured Mr. Choate that
Great Britain had no intention of delaying
the advance on Pekin, nor so far as he
knew, had any other Power.
Lord Salisbury entirely acquiesced in
Secretary Hays desire that the advance
be undertaken as speedily as possible He
had no Intention of bargaining with China
in any way, ,shapt or form, if the ministers
We're safe under their own military escort
sass9he associated Press correspondent here
understands that China Is making siren
suous efforts to come to some agreement
with the Powers previous to handing over
the ministers, but this will not be consld-
cred for a moment. Once Pekin has been
reached and the ministers have reganed
their liberty the Powers have agreed. ag-
gression will cease and reparation will be-
come a matter of negotiation.
Lord Salisbury believes 1t may still be
proved that the Chinese Government is
not directly responsible for the attacks on
the legations.
s It is said that within few days free
communication will be established with the
ministers in Pekin.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-01
CUBAN CONVENTION.
Election of Delegates Ordered for Sep
tember, 1900.
fSy Associated PreSs.)

(By Associated Press.)
WASHINGTON. July 3--The War De-
partnent to-day promulgated an order Fix
ing the time of the holding Of the Cuban
election for the selection of delegates to
Constitutional Convention
After reciting the joint resolution of
Congress Of April 20, 1888. the order con-
tirueS:
It is ordered thata general election be
held in the Island of Cuba on the third
Saturday OF September, in the year nine
teen hundred, to elect delegates to con-
vention to meet in the city of Havana at
u O'Clock noon. the first Monday of No
vember, in the year nineteen hundred. to
frame and adopt a constitution for the
people of Cuba. and as a part thereof, to
provide for and agree with the Govern
rnent Of the United States upon the re!a-
ticns to exist between that Government
and the Government of Cuba, and to pro-
vide for the election by the people OF ofti-
GERS under such constitution ard the trans
fer of government to the officers So elected.
There will be thirty-one delegates to the
convention. apportioned among the pro-.
vinces as follows:
Pnar Re! RIO. three: Havana, eight:
NIatanzas. four; Santa Clara, seven; Puerto
Principe. two. and Santiago, seven.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-01

Total killed or died are: Germans. TO-.
Japan, II French, II: British. 5; Russians,
4; Americans. Z; Italians. I; converts, 9.
Total. with wounded, 9s.
The correspondents. Morrison. Reid and
Tementy. are ILL.,
AT least 1000 Chinese have been killed.
The Americans occupy strong posi-
tion OH the city wall. Provisions are still
sufficient. The hospitnl arrangements are
excellent. Everybody is much exhausted
by continuous work
Imperial edicts have commended the
Boxers and ordered missionaries to leave
the Interior. and commanded all viceroys
to help Pekin; but an edict dated July 18Th
enjoins protection and promises compen.
sation. The report that a large relief
force was coming produced this chnnse.
Foreign governments should beware of
being hoodwinked
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-01
THE new SYSTEM
FORMALLY OPENED
Richmonders Can Now Talk With
Distant Virginia Points Over
independent Line,

The Louisa Telephone Companys new
line has been completed from Richmond to
Louisa Courthouse and Gordonsville and
intermediate points. This line is one OF the
links of the recently-organized independent
company, the Virginia Long Distance Tele-
phone Company, whose lines are to reach
all principal Virginia points.
The Inauguration of this system was
celebrated last night at o'clock with
music and recitations at this end and at
Louisa Courthouse, in the presence OF Col.
C. E. Mcclure, General Manager OF the
Richmond Telephone Company; Col. j. r.
Kemper, Of the Virginia Long Distance
Telephone Company: Mr.. c. P. Mcclure, of
the Richmond Telephone Company: repre-
ssentatives of the press and attaches of the
Richmond Company at this end, and Judge
f. w. Sims, of the Louisa Company, and
q party of friends at Louisa.
The music and recitations were consti-
tuted by monographs at either end, the
music and words being quito distinctly
transmitted to the hearers. The press rep
resen'atives held short conversations with
Judge Sims with most successful. results
This connection is but the beginning of
a system that may within few months
encircle the State.
The Independent Company announces
that within short while Charlottesville
and Staunton will have been reached, and
with that consummation, the hundreds of
planters and other business men. besides
the sojourners at the springs and country
places. can communicate with Richmond,
and much business can be transacted in,
t1a! way.
The local companies all along the line
have network OF wires spreading through
the contiguous country. almost every farm
house and all the hotels being supplied so
that a large number of people are thrown
into Immediate communication with Rich
mond.
The extension OF this line is good thing
for Richmond and for the people that are
reached by 1t In. the country
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-01
POWERS FINISHES
HIS TESTIMONY
Many Denia|s Entered to Previous
Evidence-The Cross-Examina-
ton Was Begun.
(By Associated Press.)


GEORGETOWN. KY, July 31.-In the
trial OF former Secretary of State Caleb
Powers, charged with completely in the
Goebel shooting, the defendant this after
noon completed his testimony, and cross
examination was begun. This probably
will occupy all of to-morrow's session.
He said that on the morning OF the as
sassination he was preparing to go to
Louisville to make arrangements for bring
ing more people to Frankfort He locked
his Office door, as described by witness
Golden, but denied that anything suspici-
Gus was said. At LAGRANGE the party
heard that Goebe had been assassinated
81 thought it my duty Powers contin-
ued, ITO return to Frankfort as soon as
possible, and did SO that afternoon. 1 went
to the Executive building and with my
key, the only one I ever had to the Office
unlocked the door. found that the lock
had been battered and l had difficulty in
getting the key out of it. did not take
the lock off and supplant it with a new
one, as has been stated by the prosecu-
ton
Powers denied fatty many statements of
former witnesses.
Powers said he wrote the letter to Prof
Stevens of Barboursville, February 10TH
saying, in substance:
s.The present demoralized condition of the
Democratic party is due to me more than
any other man in the State. They know I
am in favor of an open declaration OF war
Former Governor Brown, who was con-
ducting the direct examination, asked Pow
ers what he meants by this expression.
The prosecution objected to any explana-
4ion Of the letter, on the ground that there.
was no ambiguity about the words used.
and that 1t should goato the jury to be
construed sby II. The court sustained this:
contention and the defense made an e1-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-01
SUMMARY OF To-DaY's NEWS.

Local.
New ,ons-distance phone line IS for
mally opened. .. rarntvaI
No news received iton'
sionaries. =. =, .x,Iosion In Man.
eneT1ah NThird District Convention will be held
to-day.
povden decides to surrender oppesi.
.,on 10 Wise TO save the party
"A big suit decided IN Carroll cohas.
,,,,,Jviny large areas OF land.
a large and distinguished gathering al
r Meredith's funeral at Manassas
West Point to have a new bunk Bus
{ness men move In the matter.
An exciting scene at the examination
little girl, when the father slapped his
Senator Daniel returns from an ex-y
tended western trip.
Pacing horse Governor Ptnsree sold
at Lynchburg for $500.
GeneraI
Powers completes his testimony. anG
cross-examination Is begun
President coming 10 Washtngton.
Democrats In New York VIII fight on
-Towna may not withdraw from Popu.
list ticket A-.---.-i-ss.l a,assiA
Foreign.
The ministers safe. Chinese Aaytna
Heased their fire since 10th.
The advance to Pekin reported to ba
.s--j -Russians and Chinese battling.
Less than one Thousand Beers gave
up. and Hunter was ordered To rssums
eboxtilitfes-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-01
REMEY's DISPATCH.
Reaasur,ne Reports as to Fate Of MIN

Reassurinr Reports as to Fate of Mn
listers in Pekfn.
By Associated Press.)
WASHINGTON, July sl.-The following
dispatch from Admiral Rerney was receiv-
Id by The Navy Department this morning:
'sChe Foo. July 81. 1890
Bureau of Navigation, Washington
-.TAKu, July 2s,-Japanese military at
tache. Pekin letter, July 32d. reports lega-
lions besieged since June 18th. Continual
iy attacked from June a0th until July
18th. Attack then ceased and Chinese sols
diers apparently diminishing. Sixty Euro
peans killed. Telegram from Governor o.
Ehan-Tung, addressed to Consular oooy,
Che Foo. says imperial edict states fnat
various ministers. except German. are
well and provisions have been supptea.
tSigned, EMEY. Iakn. -