Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-17

WASHINGTON. Jan. l5.-It was not
intended to transfer the negotiations
with China upon all matters In dis
pnte to Washington. but only the set
riement of the indemnity to be de-
maiided by the foreign governments
and the revision OF the commercial
treaties which is made n condition of
peace. There is no reason why those
questions cannot be discussed at one
place as well as another But II the
European powers are not willing to
come TO Washington. they may con
sent to 20 to The Hague, which would
be equally agreeable to our govern
nient. The object OF Secretary Hay
was to remove the court from the
scene of the crime and the influence
Of the surroundings.
Some OF the European powers are
determined to insist upon an indem-
nifty Of $500 100000 and divide it with
the nations in proportion to the losses
Sustained by their citizens and the
expense they incurred in sending the
relief expeditions to Pekin and main.
tanning a military force there since
Secretary Hay will resist such prop
osition on the ground that China can.
not afford to pay such u large sum
without increasing taxation to de.
gree that will seriously interfere with
commerce. He urges the European
powers to take practical view of the
case. The wealth of China is lin
tied. The revenues of the govern
ment are much smaller than those of
any other of the great nations of the
world, but they correspond with the
incomes of the people, who seldom
earn more than ten cents day. 1t
Is manifestly impossible for them to
pay such large taxes as must be i'm
manded. In other words. Secretary
Hay takes the ground that 1t is use
less to try to get blood out of tur-
nip
At present. by treaty right, for
eign rs are allowed to live and trade
in a few cities of China. generally
those along the coast and on the big
rivers, but 1t is the intention to re-
wise those treaties so that foreigners
anywhere throughout the empire, en-
gage in all kinds of business and en-.
JOY all the commercial rights that
are usually enjoyed by foreigners in
civilized countries. to apply to China
the same rules and laws that govern
foreign residents in England, Ger.
many o. France.
LINCOLN, Neb., Jan. l5.-Mrs
Louis l'igg, who created sensation
In Sarpy county last winter with her
new religion, today began damage
suit in the district court against three
men who she alleges coated her with
tar and feathers last March The de-
PENDANTS are Allen Wood. w. w.
Browning and Albert Donahoe, ali
prominent. Mrs. Figg asks $4,000.
Mrs. Figg is the wife of the wealth
lest man in the county. She became
possessed with the idea that she was
the chosen prophet of new faith, ad-
vocating free love, and her influence
won many converts. Wives OF prom
inent men were estranged from their
husbands and families. and went to
live with the Figgs. The sect indulg-
ed in bacchanalian revelries. and broke
Up church meetings, funerals and wed.
dings. Finally band of citizens
visited the Figg home one night,
dragged the prophet and her hus-
band from their bed and gave them a
coat of tar and feathers. Mrs. Figs
now announces that she has received
| a vision telling her that the Almighty
viii assist her in furnishing her assai-
ants, and in accordance with instruc-
tons she has brought the damage
suit.
LINCOLN. Neb. Jan. 15.-Chsotic is
the word with which TO describe the
senatorial situation in Nebraska. To-
day marks the casting OF the decis-
i've battle. and the contest will go 10
the Legislature without any agreement
having been reached in the caucus
The dissenting clements in the con
ference held yesterday were Edward
Rosewater and L. F.. Kinshaw
Roaewater weakened, but he would
not allow the caucus Congressman
Mercer has loomed up as II senatorial
possibility. The greatest bitterness
has developed between him and Rose
water.
Rosewater said; Mercer will never
again be elected to congress from Ne
braska. Whether | am elected o.
not, his political race in Nebraska is
run"
Mr., Mercer exhibits none of the lack
OF confidence shown by the Omaha ed
itor. He said of Rosewater Poor
fellow, he never had any chance of be-
ing senator and that fact seems to be
just dawing upon him"
STATE NEWS.