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The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-24
At Union M 4. Chprcl,,

Large congregati,nsare assembling
at Uuipn NJ Il. Church and the In
lerest in the meetings is increasing.
On Sunday night and last night
many were at the altar Of prayer.
Yesterday morning the Methods t
ministers omitted the regular order
Of business to hear sermon by
Evangelist Smith. The Rev. }. W.
Easlcy. pastor OF Scott NJ, L. Church
preached in the afternoon.
Elaborate services have been ar.
ranged for tomorrow Chaistmas day.
At D 30 a. m. the Rev. Il. H. Adams
will conduct an appropriate devotion.
al service: at 1880, The Rev. Joseph
Smith will preach and the choir will
render suitable Christmas music.
At 3p. IN. general praise and ties :
limony service will be conducted by
4 prominent layman from Philadel-
phia and at 7.3O the Rev. Joseph
Smith will preach. Everybody is
cordially invited to attend these ser
vices and thereby assist in an effort
intended to contribute toa proper
observance of The day.
A lazy liver makes II lazy man. RurdOck
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-24
PERSONAL. j
MENTION.
TOREST-JENNING.

The Kev. Richard 'orrest, Jr, Of
BancroftS Banks. who but recently
completed his education, and Miss
Eva Jenning, a missionary, of strick-
ersvi'ie, will he married at the home
Of the brides parents TO- morrow night.
Mr. and Mrs. Forrest will reside in
Florida, where the former has accept
ed CALI
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-24
Car Ferry II Total Wreck,

LUDINGTON, Mich. Dec. 2l.-The
wrecked car ferry MuskcSon Is slowly
sinking into the sand. and the proba.
grows less every hour. Government
Inspector Of Hulls Honor of Grand
Haven made a survey and says she is
broken IN two. will 60 to pieces and
be q total loss.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-24
Goverucr Crime necl,unu

WASHINGTON. Dec. "a. Governor
Crane of Massachusetts has declined
the treasury portfolio rendered to him
by President Roosevelt last Friday. 1t
was officially announced at the White
House that he had declined for busi-
ness and domestic reasons
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-24
Fatal OIL Tank Explosion.

RICHMOND. Va. Dec. 2l.--A tank
of oil on Il ear in the lower part of the
city took fire and exploded yesterday
afternoon, killing Buck" Wakefield. a
marhinist. and slightly injuring sev-
rral others. The flaming oil set fire
to a treStlc ON which til" car was
standing and several shantieS in the
ncighborhood. Both trrStle and shan
ties were destroyed. The total money
lss is estimated at from $4,000 to
EcO. O.OOO.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-24
Another Library OFFER,

NYACK. N. ", Dee. "a. - Andrew
Carnegie has offered to give Nyack
Sl5,tNO for public library building if
tie village guarantees $500 a year to
maintain it. The Nyack library has a
fine site at present, and the village
pays $1,000 year toward its support.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-24
Tell on lCp Pavement

John NJ. Nc Dowell fell on the icv
: cement on Third street between
k'ag aud French streets.
laat night and was injured severely
about the head. He was with his
wife and when his fell was all but
rendered unconscious. He was not
able 10 attend TO his work this
morning.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-24
Picture Framea.

Don't buy, pictures and frames un.
I'll you first see Yergers stock, No.
4lg Shplsy Street. IT will par you..
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-24
THE FRANkIL STOCK co:

Next week the Frankll Stot K
Company will begin a week $ c"-
gagement at the Grand Opera House
beginning Monday afternoon. The
company is new to Wilmington. hav-
ing alwaysplayed in the New Eng.
land States,
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-24
CHINESE COURTS PROGRESS.
Welcomed by officials Mt TEuchOw,
The MHnchurian Treaty.

PEKING. Dec. "a. The Chinese
court has arrived at Tzuchow. within
the boundary of Chill province. where
it was welcomed by numerous officials.
Paul Iessar. the Russian minister to
China, has requested the Chinese pl"n-
ipotent!aries, Prince Ching and Wang
Wen Shao, to present their objections
to the Manchurian treaty which was
discussed here between NJ. LcsSar and
the Chinese representatives last Sat,lr-
day in writing for transmittal TO his
government. The ministers of the for
eign powers here who oppose this
treaty consider this request IL sign that
kussia is willing to modify her dc.
mundS.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-24
WilmingtOn. Del.

Wilmington, Del.
Dear Santa Claus:-I would like to
have gum boots, red sled, crokonole
board, engine that runs, and some
candy, nuts, and oranges. Charlie
Webb, Jr., All Sherman st.
Marshalton, Del.
Dear Old kriss:-Please bring me
drum, gold watch and chain, ring and
candy. Frank wants monkey that
climbs pole. Annie WiddocS,
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-24
A Hunting Accident,

UTICA. n. Y, Dec. 2l.-John Beech
er of West Turin. Lewis county. while
out hunting rested his gun on log
and held the muzzIe in his hand. The
gun slipped and was discharged.
Beecher received the full charge in his
stomach and died almost Immediately,
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-24
Yhe Iresilent's HOIlhDy,

WASHINGTON, Dec. 24-It is Pres
ldent RoOseyelt's present intention to
remain in Washington during the holi-
day week, but he desires to obtain a
respite from official duties and will see
only such visitors as have urgent and
important public business to present.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-24
Schley's Prize Money

WASHINGTON, Dec. H.-Thc treas
nry department yesterday drew war
ran. in favor of Rear Admiral Schley
for ;,,334, his share of the prize mon
cy G e him for the destruction of the
Spanish fleet ut Santiago July 3, 1S9S.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-24
Epworth nj CHURCH.

Epworlh NJ E. Church choir has
completed all arrangements for the
midnight choral services to be held
in the church tonight, commencing
promptly at IL o'clock, The final
rehearsal! was held last night, aud
the singers showed that they kue "
the music thoroughly. Grace or
chestra will assist. The large
chorus is compose! OF thirty-liv.
voices and those attending the mid
might service tonight vii! enjoy a
rare musical treat.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-24
Imm anuel Church .

At1mmanuel Church. Highlands.
on Christmas Day. there will be
morning prayer, sermon and Holy
Communion At $50 Z. m. Rev. X.
J. Hammond, pastor. Z
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-24
Fell and Broke His Leg

Vncenzv Ferabel'a, aged 80 years, tel!
down the stairs OF No, 10 Market str OF
yes erday afternoon aud sustained !njur.
los to his left leg. He was removed TO
the Delaware Hospital In the Phoenix
ambulance,
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-24
Breach of Promise

A lazy liver makes II lazy man RurdOck
Blood BittcrS Is the na,ura never fail i
ing RENE y for n lazy iivcr.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-24
Wants DamnpeA For n Enll

- BANY, Dec. III Ester Slright
hns led with the state court Of claims
Il I. i'm of $1,000 for injuries received
by ling into the Erie canal at Bright.
On. Monroe county. on Dec. 1 last
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-24
Comrades l.ven in cath,

Connellsville, Pa. Dec 2S.-Com-
rades through life, Peter Ander-
wi,z and Joseph Mcsroc, who came
to the States a year ago to make
their loItGnes, were struck by 4
fast freight train, at Oliver. last
night, and ded almost at the came
instant at the Cottage State Hos
pital here tins morning. Each had
sweetheart in The old country
and had saved enough money to
visit their home 10 Hungary 10 get
married. They had just left a
farewell celebratio ia UIiontowu,
aud were on their way home when
the accident happened.
Buy yourIpiano from tho Ludwig Piano
Go. where only good goods are for sule
then you cannot mako any mistake. We
have pianos from 1926 up on terms OF IS,
u. and $40 per month. We tune and re-
pair all kind OF instruments.
Ludwig Plano Co. 5l5 Shipley street.
DubsM the .fiatter z -
90 te NhAg3e y. Upbell ine ruuy hsts
! SNe eeQ3 y ~ y \ lIal u getsa q
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-24
RHtbbuO Found Guilty,

JEFFERSONNlLLE Ind. Dec. 24.-
Newell c. Rathbun has been found
guilty Of mansaughter.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-24
Weather CsrD1Du lDjlitips

Generally fair, with moderate TEN.
pcrature; light to fresh southwest
winds.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-24
Wilmington. |

Wilmington, Del.
Dear Old krSS:.--PcaS" bring me
some candy and nuts. Goodbye |.
Leonard. S2j Tatnall st.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-24
Annual Inspection,

At the semi-apnual inspection
OF the horses OF Gsorge W. Bush &
Sons Company held Monday morn.
Ing, the judges. Messrs. White,
Palmer and Purcell awarded the
prizes for the best kept te ans to the
following drivers: John Guy, Chas.
Davis, Henry Robi nson, Edward
Rothmal and Sewell Brown,
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-24

hr. Wood oNorway Pine Syrup seems
especially adapted to the needs of the
children. flonsant to take; soothing In
lis influence, 1t is tho remedy OF all ronis'
dos for evory form Of throat and lung
Ill SAnan
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-24

Miss Ida Owens and J DJwnes, OF
Pennington, will be married tu-mor.
evening in Cokesbury NJ T. Church,
sussex County.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-24
Framed Pictures,

In great variety at IcrgcrS, 4l9
Shipley street. largest stock in the
city To Splect from.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-24
Harry {. Thomas & Co.
ESTABLISHED 1880

We arc anticipating a lively demand For
fine jrwrlry this Xma- and aie Ia the market
with evsry facility to take care OF all our Old
customers rs well u any new ones who may
favor us with their atrCnu.e
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-24
DOTS.

William Mckinley Concavc of Hep
tasophS met last night and held a
preliminary meeting and elected oili-
GERS. The next meeting called for
Friday night at s.'O p. m. 1t is very
important that all members should be
present.
Francis Baldwin Of IImkcssin. re-
ccived a severe fall last night at 7th
and Market street.
The Missionary society of Gilbert
Presbyterian church. extend their
sincere thanks to all, who 50 kindly
contributed to their Runmagc Sale.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-24

Grand Venison lunch at Taylor's 5
Christmas Eve, Nos. 5 and ! East
Eighth Street. sg 4
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-24
The flarkets.

Eggs were selling from 80 to 3jc. !;
butter. CSC to 3oc IL pound; pork l2 to l3c. d
lb."rangos, 10 Gems TO 4oc dozen; mutton
Sc to l|c II pound; po atoe', 40 ! bu,hol;
cabbage &c to DC head; chickens, 4UC to Toe
each; boef from 5c to 2jc pound; veal Sc
to Is centi do; calfs liver, 25 cont ;pine
apples l0c each turkeys Is to 20 cents u
p0und;apples 10 and 10 cents II 4 Of n peck.
sweet potatoes lOc quarter OF II peck;
guincas 30 to 10 cents each; ducks 80 to Is
cen 8 each.
Tho poultry market extended up East
Filth street with = fair supply Of lurkers,
gee % and ducks.
Ordinary household accidents have no
Horror when there's q bottle OF Dr. Thomas
Eclec!ric Oh. II tho medicine chest.
hoAls burns. cuts bruises sprains. In
stant relief
Typography
and wood burning apparattses and
materials. For sale at ierger's, No
4l9 Ship'cy street.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-24
Dubell tbe :iiattel

ia Sc !: 3 9Sss;'l Ss sss gss; III.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-24
To Cure q Cold in One Dav.

Take Laxative Bromo Qulnine Tablet
All druGgists refund til moneyif it falls
to cure. L. W, Groves signature ia on
sach boz: 25cs ts. tt
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-24

Christmas Times. Simms & Son 6O8
King Street have very fine perfumea
toilet soevg. cologne waters, buy rum,
deet. and haIr bsushss, sAchst powders,
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-24

v's With Your Christmas Dinner
you want good butter and cheese you
can get the best In the Market at H. II,
Moore's, 2I1 King street.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-24

Grand Venison lunch at Taylor's
Christmas Eve, Nos. 8 and 7 East
Eighth StreAt 8
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-10-15
WHAT
The Present Campaign Means.

The political campaign will be only
about two weeks long, and things will
have to move lively.
The Democrats have no principles
that they are agreed on, no policy that
offers anything to the country, and no
leaders that they are anxious to follow.
Their State Convention was conducted
by the millionaires, Tom Johnston and
John R. Mclean. 1t therefore had no
honest intention to hurt trusts. They
rejected a resolution endorsing the
Chicago platform, and by this offended
the free silver Democrats. They re.
fused to indorse Bryan, and kicked his
picture off the platform.
Having thus repudiated Bryan and
free silver, and being under the con
troll of the trust millionaires, the actor
OF the Convention left nothing for the
free silver Democrats and anti-Trus
| Democrats to hope for. There is no
much prospect, therefore, that tht
rank and file of the party will rush t.
the polls to endorse this reputation o
Bryan and free silver, or to endors,
Johnny Mclean or Tom johnson, o.
any other millionaire leader.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-10-15
Chairman Dick Meets President
Roosevelt.

Washington, Oct 9-Representative
Dick, of Ohio, was one of the callers a.
the White House, Wednesday. Wher
the President heard that be was in the
city, he asked that he come and tell
him all about the political conditions
of Ohio. For this reason an especially
long interview vas arranged for. Mr..
Dick began with the proposition that
the main issue in the Ohio campaign
was whether a strong token of support
was to be handed to the President, who
had promised to support the policies OF
Mckinley. President Roosevelt ex-
pressed his pleasure at this way oi
having the case stated.
Mr.. Dick also explained that the real
issue, so far as men were concerned,
was the return of Senator Foraker to
the United States Senate. The Presi-
dent said he did not understand there
was any doubt but that Mr.. Foraker
would be returned, but he would feel
that it would give added strength and
power to a Republican Administration
if the act was accomplished with rigor
and ear nestness-in short, if there was
big majority for the whole ticket.
Major Dick got through his depart
mental business today, and returned
at once to his Ohio political duties.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-10-15

Error. Find no error. Judgment af-
firmed. Judgment against plaintiff in
error for costs. No penalty. Execu-
ton awarded. Remanded for execu
ton.
George 4. Carr VS.. James b. Town
send, ct al, Receivers. Error. No err
ror. Judgment affirmed. Judgment
for costs against plaintiff in error. No
penalty. Execution awarded. Re-
manded for execution.
John Maier VS.. The City OF Bellefon-
taine. Error. Finderror. Ordinance
invalid. Judgment set aside. Plant
iff in error discharged. Judgment fol
costs against defendant. No penalty
Execution awarded. Remanded fol
execution.
Maier was arrested under an ordi
nance declaring a slaughter house {
nuisance, but it is held he will no
have to pay the fine.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-10-15
A Worthy Woman

Passed away from this life, at her
home in Zane township, on the evening
of October 8. Mrs. Emma Maria
Holly Stokes was born at Ellisburg,
jefferson county, Kentucky, May l,
1913. She came to Logan county, o.,
with her parents in childhood, and was
married to Mr.. John W. Stokes, at
Bellefontaine, July 4, 1910. Her pa
rents, on coming to Logan county,
settled in Zane township, and soon
after her marriage. she and her hus-
band want to housekeeping on nearly
the same place where she ended her
days. She, had poor health for many
years, and died after lingering illness,
aged SO years, months and 20 days,
loved and honored by all who knew
her. She leaves an honored husband,
and four children, Oliver P, George
W., and Holly Stokes, and one daugh-
ter, Minta. She was a Christian wo-
man, faithful wife. kind and loving
mother and a sympathizing friend and
neighbor.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-10-15
HOPEWELL.

Mr.. C.. M. Jamison and family are
visiting at Wallace Jamison's.
Many of the friends from here atten-
ded Mrs. Jamison's funeral Wednesday
afternoon.
Warren Williams was around last
week looking up rural mail route.
Uncle Dan Wonders butchered q fine
young beef on Thursday and d.
vided it up among q dozen of his
neighbors.
| The fine rains have made the wheat
boom. So far we have seen no damage
by the fly.
Mr.. T. II. Gore has been calling or
many of his old friends and neigh.
bors.
One of our young men is to be mar
ried in the near future. Let the good
work go on.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-10-15
MIDDLE BRANCH.

We had Asplendid rain Wednesday
night and another on Saturday night.
The best we have had for some time.
The Fair at Bellefontaine was we'll
attended from this community. The
writer took q number of red cards on
articles in the art hall, one of which
was silk quilt.
Mr.. ]. A. Templeton is hauling lum-
ber from Kenton, to build q wood
house.
Not much corn is husked here yet.
AS soon as it is dry enough. most farm
ers will have their corn husked with
the husker and shredder.
Mrs. ]. D. McKinnon and sister, Mrs.
DR.. Mccoy, of Partridge, Kan, visited
relatives here on Tuesday.
There was reunion of the Rogers
families on Thursday at the home OF
Mr.. r. s. Sloan, in honor of Mrs. Alma
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-10-15
COUNTY NEWS,
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP.

AINSOAN
The nice gentle rains the past week
have been all that could be desired for
wheat and husking corn.
George Antrim is getting out timber
preparatory for cattle and sheep sta
bles.
Walter Williams, a tenant on ]. W.
Easton's farm for several years, has
bought property in Zanesfield and
moved last week. Our best wishes fol-
low him to the lew home.
David Henry sold fine lot of lynn
timber to Mr.. Ingersol, the timber
agent of the Modern Match Company,
located at North Baltimore, o. 1t was
cut and hauled last week.
The bridge on the Apple Grove and
Zanesfield pike is undergoing repairs.
This is the bridge where Mr.. Jacob
Horn met with his accident last sum-
mer.
The children of Mrs. E. NJ. Jamison,
who died at her daughters. Mrs. Henry
Cores, Sedalia, Mo-, and was buried in
the Bellefontaine cemetery on Wednes-
day last, visited the old home of their
childhood on Friday last. The farm
was sold to Mr.. George Rausenberger
some twenty years ago, and they had
not been on the farm during all this
time. The children who mourn the
loss of this dear mother are Mrs. Anna
Gore, Sedalia, Mo-; Mr.. Crosby Jami-
son, OF Bucyrus, 90, and Mr.. Wallace
Jamison, Bellefontaine.
OLD BUNKUM.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-10-15
In THE DISTRICT COURT
OF the United States for the Southern
District of Ohio. Eastern
Division.
In the Matter OF
Ernest J.. BrVant.

In the Matter of
Ernest J. Bryant, In Bankruptcy
Bankrupt.
To the creditors of Ernest ]. Bryant of
Bellefontaine. in the county of Logan and
District aforesaid. a Bankrupt:
Notice is hereby given that on the 10th day
of October, A. ID. 1901 the said Ernest j.
Bryant was duly adjudcated bankrupt: and
that the first meeting of his creditors will be
held at the Law Office of WEST & WEST, in
the City of Bellefontaine. Logan county.
Ohio. on Saturday. the 26th day of October A.
ID. 1901. at o'clock in the forenoon. at which
time the said creditors may attend, prove
their claims, point a trustee, examine the
bankrupt, aHd transact such other business
as may properly come before said meeting.
In this petition he reports debts exceeding
sl,2S100, and assets SlS7.00 claim exempt.
w. III. WEST,
Referee in Bankruptcy.
BellefOntaine. Ohio, October IL, A. ID. 1901.
Oct. Is 1901-2t.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-10-15
Roosevelt and Reciprocity.

PRESIDENT Roosevelt is in favor OF
reciprocity in trade with nations that
have goods to sell, that.will not come
In competition with American products.
But he is not in favor of all kinds oi
reciprocity. He says:
ssReciprocity should not endeavor to
build up foreign manufacturing at the
expense of home institutions.
sit should not throw our home mar.
kets open to foreign goods if we can
furnish these goods ourselves.
'.It should not expose American
workmen to the competition of foreign
workmen."
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-10-15
Resolutions of Respect.

Whereas, The all wise Ruler of the
universe hath seen fit to remove from
our midst our friend and brother, Aaron
Campbell.
Be it further resolved, by Fountain
Head Lodge No. 525. Knights of Ply.
thias, of East Liberty, Ohio, that we
bow in humble submission to the Divine
Will of Him who doeth all things we'll.
Be it further resolved, that our
charter be draped in mourning as a
token of our esteem and we tender our
heartfelt sympathy to the sorrowing
family.
Be it further resolved, that a copy
of these resolutions be recorded in our
minutes and copy sent to the family
and also the county papers.
S. A. VANICA,
A. d. CHAMBERLAIN,
S. M. SMITH,
Committee.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-10-15

Mccoy, of Kansas. Mrs. Mccoy start
ed Monday, October IA. for home via
Chicago, expecting to visit relatives in
Greenwood, Mo.
There was good peach crop here.
Some trees only two years old had
peaches on them. Most of the farm
ers' wives made use of all they had,
and bought more. Several ladies can
ned so quarts and one family reached
the 100 mark.
Mr.. Colbert was looking up poultry
on Saturday at cents per pound.
Mr.. Ashba, timer from Belle
Center, was here on Saturday, putting
spoutln on a roof.
Mr.. Scoonover, who delivers milk
at the Belle Center Creamery, visits
his patrons here only three times a
week now, since the cool weather.
The U. P. congregation was glad to
welcome Rev E P. Smith to his pulpit
| on Sabbath, after an absence Of two
months. GOLDEN ROD.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-10-15
CHINESE EMPRESS
WANTS REFORM
Says She Has Been Sleeping on
Norwood and Eating Gall.

Peking, Oct. 1.-THE Dowager En-
press has issued two edicts, one OF
which establishes three new boards
and abolishes many minor offices. The
other admonishes officials to enforce
the reforms decreed in recent edicts,
and says:
''Myself and the Emperor, for the
past year have slept on wormwood and
eaten gall" "a Chinese. metaphor for
nourishing vengeance.l The ed1ct
goes on to say that the Board of Ma
tional Administration, Yung Lu, Con-
troller General of the Revenue Board,
and others urge the court to in
form the whole empire that it is de-
termined to execute reforms, and en-
joins officials to study and adopt the
Western methods recommended by
Viceroys Liu Kun Vi and Chang Chih
Tung.
''No trifing measure" (" says the edict,
twill restore,prosperity. The destiny
of the government, whether for hap
pIucSS vi ucStIuCtsUu; 10 luNOlNtu III
these reforms, which will make China
independent"
The foreign Minister at meeting to-
day determined to evict foreign mer-
chants occupying houses without the
consent of the owners. The Chinese
do not desire to disturb those who were
established before the siege II was
decided also that the question of open
ing Peking to foreign trade shall be
taken up when commercial treaties are
negotiated. and that meanwhile the
Chinese shall collect an octrol equiva.
lent to the transit dues of 2l per cent
on goods not paying the latter.