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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-09-07
II. C. PIatt's Comment.

NEW YORK. Sept. Ex-senator Thomas C.
Platt said, with reference to the shooting
OF President Mckinley:
1T is appalling. 1t does not seem pos
sible that any man could do such a thing.
That man was an Anarchist. He was not
crazy. There was too much method in the
way he did the act. L advocate a drum
head court-martial and that the man be
taken of at once. This is one of the in
stances where 1 think lynch law justl-
fable"
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Customs Clause of PROTOCOL.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 6.-The State De
partment has received a telegram from Mr..
Conger. stating that the protocol with
China provides that all duties on imports
ad valorem shall be converted, as soon as
possible. into specific duties. The average
value of merchandise at the time of landing
during the three years. 1897, 1898 and 1899
that is to say, the market price less the
amount of the import duties and incidental
expenses-shall be taken as the basis for
the valuation of merchandise. Pending the
result of work of conversion duties shall be
levied ad valorem. No plan for the work
of conversion is provided by the protocol.
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DEED OF AN ANARCHIST.
CONCLUDED FROM FIRST PAGE)

CONCLUDED FROM FIRST PACED
forward, as with one impulse, and sprang
toward the would-be assassin. Two of them
were United States secret-service men, who
were on the lookout and whose duty it was
to guard against just such a calamity as
had befallen the President and the Ma
ton. The third was a bystander. a negro.
who had only an instant previously grasped
the hand of the President. AS one man the
trio hurled themselves upon the Presidents
assailant. In a twinkling he was borne to
the ground, his weapon was wrested from
his grasp and strong arms pinioned him
down.
Then the multitude which thronged the
edifce began TO come TO a realizing sense
Of the awfulness of the scene of which
they had been unwilling witnesses. A muir
muir arose. spread and swelled to a hum
of confusion, then grew to a babel Of
sounds and later to a pa~ndemonium of
noises. The crowds that a moment before
had stood mute and motionless as In be-
wildered ignorance of the enormity of the
thing now with a single impulse surged
forward, while a hoarse cry welled up
from a thousand threats and a thousand
the perpetrator of the crime. ,
STAMPEDE FEARED.
For a moment the confusion was terrible.
The crowd surged forward regardless Of
consequences. Some of those nearest the
doors fled from the edifce in fear Of a
stampede. while hundreds of others from
the outside struggled blindly forward in
the effort to penetrate the crowded build
ing and solve the mystery. Inside on the
slightly raised dais was enacted within
those few moments a tragedy so dramatic
in character, so thrilling in it's intensity
that few who looked on will ever be able
to give a succinct account of what really
did transpire.
President Mckinley after the first shock
of the assassin's shot retreated a step, then
as the detectives leaped upon his assailant
he turned. walked steadily to a chair and
seated himself. at the same time removing
his hat and bowling his head in his hands.
In an instant Secretary Cortelyou and
President Milburn were at his side. His
waistcoat was hurriedly opened, the Presi-
dent meanwhile admonishing those about
him to remain calm and telling them not
to be alarmed.
But you are wounded" cried his secre-
tary. "let me examine"
no. 1 think not nswered the Presi-
dent. 81 am not badly hurt. 1 assure you
Nevertheless his outer garments were
hastily looscncd. and when a trickling
stream Of crimson was seen to wind its
way down his breast. spreading it's stain
over thc white surface OF the linen, their
worst fears were confirmed.
A force of exposition guards was quickly
on the scene by this time. and an effort
was made to clear the building. Spectators
crowded down tho stairways from the gal
leries and the crowd on the floor sureed
forward toward tho rostrum. while. de-
spite the strenuous efforts Of the police
and guards the throng without struggled
madly TO obtain admission.
HUSTLED TO THE STATION
The Presidents assailant in the mem
time had been hustled to the rear of tine
building by exposition guards. where he
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GOVERNOR CANDLER's TRIBUTE.
Governor Voices the sentf-
ment OF Georgia and the south.

ATLANTA, Ga, Sept. 6.-When informed
of the assassination of the President. Gov
ernor Allen d. Gambler said:
II served with the President In Congress
six years. He is one of Gods nobIemen.
He is a clean man. an honest man and a
great man. A federal sOldier-yet all Con-
federate soldiers respected and honored
him His assassination is appalling, and
his death would be a worldwide calamity.
He Is a brave man, a man of rare moral
courage. He has always been brave
enough TO speak what he believed TO be
the truth. He has, too, had that rare cour-
age TO abandon error when he has discov-
cred that he has 1allen into it. He has
done more 10 bridge the bloody chasm be-
tween the sections than any nan since
Lee and his veterans surrendered. He
was wise enough to know at the begin
ming OF the war with Spain that the South
ern people are as true to the Republic as
the people of his own State, and he trusted
them TO the same extent, knowing that
the national honor Is as safe In their hands.
God grant that he may be spared for the
sake or our country and for the sake of
republican Institutions and human liberty
throughout the world"
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An Ethical view of 1t.

AUSTIN. Tex, Sept. Ex-Governor Sayers
said of the attempted assassination Of
President Mckinley:
His excellent personal character en-
titles him TO the most complete protection
wherever he may go, and II should not be
expected or required OF the chief magis-
trate of this Republics, when mingling with
the people, that he should be accompanied
by armed guards and secret detectives in
order TO be secure from personal danger
and injury. The assault upon the Presi-
dent, greatly endangers the form of our
government and the character of our in
Stitutions.'
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MISSION TO JAPAN.
1t Arrives at Toxic and Makes Its
Preliminary Statement

YOKOHAMA, Sept. 6.-The Chinese mis-
sion of expiation Immediately on it's arri-
val at the capital CTokio) informed the
japanese Foreign Office through the Chi
nese legation that the object of the mis-
sion was to express coincidence and apology
for the murder of Sugiyama Akira. who
was chancellor of the legation of Japan at
Picking prior to the uprising of the Boxers,
and TO convey the thanks OF China for
JaDan's assistance in preserving order at
Picking. No arrangements have been made
up to the present for the reception of the
mission by the Emperor.
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Business PrnctfcaIIy Suspended.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
JEFFERSONVILLE. Ind. Sept. 6.-News
of the attempted assassination of President
Mckinley came to the citizens Of this place
like a thunder clap out of a clear sky. 1t
was some time before they could realize
that such an outrage could occur. and when
they did a deathlike stiffness seemed to set
Tie over the entire city. Business was al
most suspended. and the men stood about
the streets in groups discussing the crime.
postmaster y. II. Myers was the first to
receive the news, and il spread over the
city like wildfre. President Mckinley has
a number of distant relatives residing near
Borden, Clark county
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FORMER ATTEMPT MADE.
when Mckinley WAS Governor He
Had m Narrow Escape.

The general public has doubtless forgot
that a previous attempt was made on the
life Of William Mckinley. The first attack
took place when Mr.. Mckinley was Gov.
crnor OF Ohio. He was engaged in a speech
making tour OF the East. and his train was
passing through the little town OF Hurrl-
cane. in West Virginia. between Charles
ton and Huntington. at the time the assault
was made upon him. The Journal OF Tues
day. Oct. j.. 1892. contained the following
account Of the affair:
"A dastardly attempt 10 ihjure Governor
Mckinley was made at Hurricane. a sta
ton midway between Charleston and Hunt
ington. w. Va. last night. The train was
just pushing out when a huge rock struck
the window OF the private car next 10 the
Governor, but fortunately did not hurt any
one. Five other stones were thrown. The
~scOundrel who did the work could not De
found in the darkness"
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CARDINAL GIBBONs.s SORROW.
Warm Tribute from the ArchpreIate
of the American CathoIi Church.

BALTIMORE. Sept. 6.-The news of the
attempted assassination Of the President
did not reach Cardinal Gibbons until nearly
: o'clock I'm the evening. Soon after he
heard IL n representative OF the Associated
Press called upon him In his study. His
FmInence. as the visitor entered. raised his
hand and exclaimed: Il hope. from the
bottom Of my heart. sir. that YOU bring
be some better news than that which 1
have heard"
Upon being Informed that 5he condition
OF the President was still very grave
tho Cardinal sank into his chair and
said:
1T is sad. indeed. that an insane fanatic
can have 10 in his power 10 e~ncaTgcr the
life Of the head OF p great Nation like this.
and a man possessing the many virtues OF
President Mckinley. The man who did n
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must be a mailman. The President has no
personal enemies, and no one but a mad
man would have committed such a deed.
If, however. ne has a spark Of reason left,
and IL can be shown hat he IS responsible,
punishment would be too great for him."
After a moments hesitation the cardinal
resumed: Il am filled with sadness be-
yond expression at receiving this news
said he. Il not only honor President Nc
Kinley as the head of a great nation, but
/ nave the privilege Of regarding him as "A
friend and am indebted 10 him for many
favors. It is my earnest prayer that the
Lord may spare hin to fill out the term he
has begun so we'll
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-09-07
Rriti.b Garrison Reduced.

SHANGHAI. Sept. 6-The Rajputs have
left here, reducing the British garrison in
Shanghai to one native regiment. The
garrison is 500 strong and is show
ing great activity. The Germans have
leased for three years, with the option of
six. a large tract inside the general set
Element. They are fencing ii in and build
ing barracks and storehouses. TIL British
strongly objects.
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German View of tho Delay.

LONDON. Sept. 6.-The Berlin CORE
spondent of the Times says great surprise
is felt there that the semi-oficial press has
not thought il necessary TO give an ac-
count of the negotiations at Basel from the
German point of view. All the Information
about them has come from Chinese sources.
The German minister at Peklng sticks to
the assertion that the delay was caused by
the fact that the protocol was rot signed.
Similar statements are made by the Ber-
liner Neueste Nachrichten and other we'll
informed journals. 1T would be interesting.
therefore. TO know why the Emperor gave
way on this important point.
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ILLINOIS WAS PREMATURE.
Flags Lowered to HaIf-Mast and Mes
sages of Coincidence Sent.

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, Sept. photographic
reports received at 3:25 o'clock this after
noon announcing that President Mckinley
was dead caused the flags on all public
buildings TO be lowered TO half-staf. 1t
was several hours before the error was
contradicted, and IN the meantime several
kilograms OF coincidence had been sent Mrs
Mckinley by local politicians. Acting Gov
ernor w. A. NOrthcOtt was among the first
to send such a message. The messages
were held at the Buffalo telegraph office
and returned with the notification that
President Mckinley was still alive.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-09-07
Excitement mt Anderson.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
ANDERSON, Ind. Sept. 6.-NCt since the
assassination of Lincoln has any event so
stirred the people of this city as the news
OF the attempt 10 assassinate President
Mckinley at Buffalo this afternoon. Three
extra editions Of the evening papers were
soon exhausted and tonight the bulletin
boards. telegraph and telephone Offices are
crowded The greatest excitement prevails
and universal sorrow is expressed. coupled
with prayers for his recovery.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-09-07
All Merrimeut Ceased Instantly.

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal.
SHELBYNILIE. Ind. Sept. 6.-The an
nourcement Of the attempted assassination
OF tho President reached the public while
1S.0gN persons were on the fair grounds. and
CONSERVATION prevailed at once. The mer-
riment well nigh ceased. Groups stood
about the streets discussing the deed i'm
sorrowful tones. The news OF his probable
recovery was received with great rejoicing.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-09-07
A. senator Jones Soc. II.

HOPE Ark. Sept. 6.-Senstor James X.
Jones, chairman OF tho Democratic ma
tionai committee. when informed that
President Mckinley had been shot down
said. - am shocked to hear Of the calam-
ity. II Is a great public misfortune 10 have
our country chief magistrate assassi-
mated. and to have three Presidents as
sassinated I'm thirty-fve years is not credit
able to Us"
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Robbed

AMERY, Wis. SEPT 6.-The postOnice az
Amery was robbed. last night. Burglars
pried open the front door. then drilled =
hole In the safe and blew the front door
partly open. The safe contained $4,000 IN
notes. 81 200 in stamps, and S50 In cash.
Owing 10 the peculiar effect OF the eNpio-
sion. IL Is impossible TO learn the amount
secured by the burglars. Cash and regis
tered letters in dTaWers were taken.
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Bi.hop Hor.tman's AdmonitIon.

CLEVELAND, Sept. 6.-In st. Johns
Cathedral this evening. before preaching
the sermon, Bishop Horstmann, a personal
friend of Mr.. Mckinley, made mention of
the attempt on the life Of the President.
and spoke of the duty of Catholics to pray
for his recovery; of the horror over the
assassination which should fill
every heart. and in general of Gods ordi-
nance always to pray for those i'm author
ity. He urged all to pray for the Presi-
dent always. but especially now in his hour
of greatest need.
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The sympathies of Arkansas.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. Sept. Ex-Governor
Jefferson Davis said regarding the at
tempted assassination of President McKin-
ley:
4 have just learned OF the sad calamity
that has overtaken our Nation in the at
tempted assassination OF President Me
kinley. In behalf of the people of Arkan-
Sas ! desire 10 express To the bereaEed
family the sympathy of the entire State"
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Attorney General Shocked.

PITTSBURG, Sept. 6.-When informed of
the shooting of President Mckinley Attor-
ney General Knox said: II cannot imagine
how any living creature could harbor such
"A thought as to take the life of the Presi-
dent. l am SO shocked at the awful news
that | cannot talk further"
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But One Theme at winchester.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
WINCHESTER. Ind. Sept. 6.-The report
OF the shooting of President Mckinley at
Buffalo this afternoon created the pro-
foundcst sorrow here. and business OF all
kinds was forgotten i'm the one all-absorb-
ing theme OF the welfare OF the Nation s
chief executive. The universal feeling is
that Anarchists should be dealt with rs
traitors and that all their meetings should
be prohibited.
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Secretary Hay Could Not BE Reached.

NEWBURY. n. H., Sept. GA message
containing the information from Buffalo
forwarded by messenger to the home of
Secretary Hay. No reply came to it and
UP to a late hour Secretary Hay could not
be ree
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MR.. STEVENSON.
The Former Vice President Think
the Assassin II q Mailman.

BLOOMINGTON. Ill. Sept. s.-Former
Vice President Adlai E. Stevenson tonight
dictated the following statement:
The attempted assassination OF Presi-
dent Mckinley is indeed appalling. 1t is
too horrible for belief. The news will
bring grief u~nspeakable TO the hearts of
all his countrymen. L have known Presi-
dent Mckinley for many years and served
with him in Congress twenty-five years
ago. He Is a gentleman of the kindlest
feeling and could have had no personal
enemy. The assassin is probably a mad
man."
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MADISON, Neb.. Sept. s.-Former Sena-
tor William V. Allen has sent the follow
ing dispatch TO Secretary of State Hay:
The appalling news Of the attempted
assassination OF President Mckinley has
just reached us. The people of Nebraska
are profoundly shocked. May God deal
gently with his life and may swift justice
be meted out TO the wOuld-be murderer
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MIR. ROckhiII's Advices.

WASHINGTON. Sept. Ga cablegram
received at the State Department from
Commissioner Rockhill announces that the
evacuation of Picking and of the province
of Chill is expected to be completed on the
18th and 22d of this month. respectively.
Mr.. Rockhill also announces that the sign
ing of the final protocol will be effected on
the 9TH inst.
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CHARGE NOW MURDER.


O Smiley. who shot his brother.
Michael Smiley. Wednesday. the injury re-
sulting Thursday night I'm death. was re-
arrested yesterday evening and charged
with murder instead OF assault with intent
10 kill. He had been out ON bond OF 500.
furnished by John j.. Blackwell. lie was
not admitted TO bail last night.
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Cen. Miles Abandons His Tour.

HELENA. Mont. Sept. 6.-When informed
tonight of the attempted assassination of
President Mckinley, General Miles said he
could scarcely believe it was true. This
evening he announced that he would aban-
don the tour of inspection of military posts
i'm the West. General Miles left for the
East at midnight.
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Old Soldiers went.

Special to tho indianapolis Journal.
VINCENNES. Ind. Sept. 6.-Just as the
oil soldiers OF Knox county were closing
their anual reunion this afternoon the
news OF the attempt 10 assassinate Presi-
dent Mckinley came. and it caused great
sorrow among the veterans. Many Of them
Vopt outright.
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Mcsweeuey's words of Hone.

COLUMBIA. S. G.. Sept. 6.-Governor \.
b. insolvency wired the following TO
Buffalo tonight. addressed to the Presi-
dent:
The people or South Carolina were
shocked to-day 60 learn of the attempt To-
assassinate your EXcelIency. Our deepest
Sympathtes 90 out 20 You and your family
and We sincerely hope and pray thai mo
giver of good Will spare your life 10 orr
Nation for years 10 come.
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SALT LAKE CITY. Utah. Sept. 6-Whcn
Informed OF thu ATTEMPTED assassination of
President Mckinley. Loreuzo SNOW. prcSl-
dent Of the Mormon church. said. Il
think il is the most serious and lament
able thing that has occurred since the
murder OF Abraham Lincoln. o. H. awful.
and especially 80 considering the pres. IA
state 81 affairs in this and other cour-
tries"
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MACKINAC ISLAND. Mich, Sept. e.
Judge w. r. Day, OF Canton. O., with his
family. has been spending his vacation
here. When told of the shooting Of Presi-
dent Mckinley he refused to believe the
news. He said he was so astonished and
shocked he did not know what to say. He
started for Buffalo.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-09-07
suicide Of n Newspaper Nan.

GEORGETOWN. %. Sept. SOLVER Ey-
laT. OF Dallas. Tex. who was visiting his
brother. j. ". Eylar. editor. OF the News
Democrat. OF this place. shot himself im Inc
temple ina the woods near here. and was
found DEAD some hours later. lie had been
acting queer for some "a -. Supposed
heavy losses i'm Texas oil SPECULATION Is The
supposed cause. The dCceaScsi WIS q news
paper man. and prominent ip Texas.
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William Motley. cclo-ed. who vas found
by Bicycle Police Grimm aisi Manning in
Traugotts saloon. a. Delaware ard Mar
k9t streets. isst night. "hUntfnr rrininalS."
ing. although he had never cnurnt any
criminals. was arrested and charged With
carrying ana drawing deadly weapons. lie
had been fOurishing a revolver IA the sa-
loon. lie had a badge from Ssme detective
association. which he claimed made him
immune from arrest
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Secretary of the Treasury Gage.

ELKHART. Ind, Sept. 6.-Lyman ].
Gage. secretary of the treasury. who is
on his way to Buffalo. said here to-night
There is not a member of the Cabinet
but that would rather be in the President
place tonight than that the country should
lose the President. President Mckinley is
typical Of the highest development of the
true American citizen
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Anarchi.tic Workman Roughly Used.

SANDUSKY, o., Sept. 6.-When George
Warren. employed at the Jareki chemical
works. heard this afternoon of the attempt
to assassinate President Mckinley, he ex-
claimed:
II am glad Of it. He ought to have been
shot long ago"
Warren was instantly surrounded by an
angry crowd OF fellow-wOrkmen and was
roughly used. Threats of tearing him TO
pieces were made. but the foreman man.
aged to get him into the office. Warren was
at once discharged and paid and allowed
TO slip out a back door TO avert further
trouble.
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DUBLIN. n. H. Sept. 6.-Secretary
Hitchcock. of the Interior Department.
when Informed of the tragic incident at
Buffalo. said: 81 am too Mortified 10 make
any expression whatever He Immediately
prepared to leave for Buffalo.
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Fifteen raS.cn-er. InIrrca.

WINNIPEG. Manitoba. sept. s-Passen-
ger train No. !. on the canadian Pacific
RAILWAY. which left "a imnipeg yesterday Tos
the West. was wrecked iear Rush Lake
station to-day hy "a broken rail. Fifteen
persons are reported injured. hut the sur
geons think none OF the inluTies H. fatal.
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Abner Mckinley Hurrying East.

DENVER, Sept. 6.-Abner Mckinley,
who, with his wife and two daughters,
left here this morning from Bailey's, in
South Platte canyon. over the Colorado &
Southern Railroad in a special train, was
notified late this afternoon of the shoot
ing of the President, and started at once
for Denver. He reached here about 7:SO,
and at 10 o'clock left for Chicago over
the Burlington.