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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-08-18
CHINA'S TIME HAS COME.
Must Make Supreme Effort for Com
merce and World Friendships


Shanghai, Aug. 17.-Liu Kun vi,
Chang Chin Tung and Yuan Shat Kai,
respectively viceroys of Nankin and
Hankow and governor of Pc Chill, in
separate conference with John Barrett,
commissioner for Asia of the ST. Louis
Exposition, have concurred in max
ing two significant and unequivocal
declarations.
The first is that the critical time has
arrived when China must make a SUI
preme effort for the promotion of COM
merce and friendly intercourse with
America and Europe; the second
declaration is that as an evidence of
her good faith in this intention and
her appreciation of the generous pol
icy of the United States toward her,
China will make an unprecedented ex-
hibit at the st. Louis Exposition.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-08-18
LIBEL TRIAL CONCLUDED

Proprietor and Editor of Manila
Freedom to Know Fate To-day.
Manila, Aug. 1.-THE trial of Fred
erick Korr. proprietor, and Edward
O'Brien, editor of Freedom, who are
charged with libelling Benito Legarda,
Filipino member of the Civil Com
mission, was concluded yesterday.
Judge Amber will announce his deci-
sion in the case tomorrow.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-08-18
TREATY WITH CHINA
TARIFF WALL BETWEEN COUN-
TRIES is BROKEN THROUGH.
NOW FOR THE OPEN DOOR.
ONE STIPULATION OF PEACE
TREATY CARRIED OUT.

Commissioner SharrcttS Cables De-
partment Work Is Ended-Negotia-
tiOns in Progress at Pekin Many
MOnths-InteriOr Markets Open to
Import of American GoOds-Treaty
Supposed to De Like That NeRoti-
ated With Great Britnin-OdiOus LII
Kin Tax, That Halted Trade at
Every Stage and Served as Shield
for ExtOrtiOn, Abolished.
Washington, Aug. 1.-THE State De-
partment has received a dispatch from
T. S. Sharretts, the treasury expert
who was commissioned by the State
Department to negotiate a tariff treaty
between the United States and China,
stating that the treaty was signed on
Aug. To- and that he would sail for
the United States on the first steamer.
The announcement contained in Mr..
Sharretts' brief dispatch to the State
Department brings to a successful con-
clusion negotiations which have been
in progress for many months for a
tariff treaty between China and this
country. 1t was stipulated as one of
the features of the peace agreement be-
tween China and the foreign Powers
at the close of the Boxer outbreak,
that an entirely new fabric of trade
treaties should be made.
Helps to the open Door.
This carried out the purpose Secre-
tary Hay had maintained throughout
the preceding negotiations for an
open door," the desire being to open
up foreign communications with the
interior of China and thus gain ac-
cess to the vast markets of the en-
pire.
Following the conclusion of the
peace arrangements, Mr.. Sharretts
was selected to carry on the tariff ne
gotiations in behalf of the United
States. This selection was due to his
long familiarity with tariff affairs, as
he had assisted in the framing of re-
cent tariff legislation before Congress-
and also had served as one of the
general appraisers at New York.
He went to China about a year ago
and has since been engaged in work
ing out the details of a tariff agree
ment. 1t was announced about a
month ago that the British commits
with China, and it was understood at
that time the British treaty would
serve as a basis for similar treaties
with the United States and other for
eign countries. The State Department
was advised at the time that the rates
on imports entering China were 1917
per cent, and the export duties ~
per cent.
LII Kin Tax Abolished.
One of the most important provisions
of the British-China treaty was that
abolishing the Ii kin tax. 1t is pre-
sumed that similar rates are made in
the American treaty and that the Ii
kin tax is abolished as far as it re-
lates to American goods in transit
The Ii kin tax has been one of the
most burdensome eXactions of the an
tiquated Chinese systems, as it was
levied by the officials at various points
through the interior without uniform
ity and often with less regard for COM
meTcial ends than for the enrichment
of the INSCRIPTIONS local officials The
abolition of the Ii kin tax will go far
toward encouraging foreign trade and
traffic in the interior of China.
Mr.. Sharretts' dispatch is dated at
Shanghai and does not go into details
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-08-18
LIEUT.. MCDOWELL DROWNED.
officer of Twelfth Cavalry Lost Life
in Pinto Creek.

in Pinto Creek.
San Antonio Tex, Aug. l7.--Lieut.
Ralph e. Mcdowell of the Twelfth
United States Cavalry was drowned in
Pinto creek, near Fort Clark. He and
Lieut.. I.usk were bathing, when Nc
Dowell was seized with cramps and
went to the bottom before help could
reach him.
Lusk nearly lost his life in attempt
ing to rescue Lieut.. Mcdowell Lieut..
Mcdowell was promoted from the
ranks Feb. 2, 1901.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-08-18
HELPED TO PAY INDEMNITY.
Annual Payment of 100000 Sc
cures Canton Opium Monopoly.

London, Aug. 1S-In a dispatch from
Hong Kong the correspondent of the
Daily Mail says Ngpikao, formerly
Chinese consul at Singapore, Straits
Settlements, has acquired the opium
monopoly of Canton by undertaking
to contribute $1,0OO.000 annually to-
wards the indemnity China is paying
the Powers
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-08-18
a THOUSAND REBELS KILLED.

Imperial Troops Attacked Head
quarters AT Inchawan.
Pekiu. Aug. 1.-THE viceroy OF SIZE
chuan reports that imperial troops at
tackled the rebel headquarters az In
chawan, Aug ~. One thousand rebels
we're killed and their leader. Ton Yu
Hung, was captured and executed
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-08-18
FIRE ABOARD A SHIP.
Flames Found in CoaI Bunkers of
the Electrician.

Galveston, Tex, Aug. 17.-Early to-
day fire was discovered in the coal
bunkers of the British steamer Elec-
trician. Prompt measures were inn
mediately taken by the crew to extin-
guish it. and this evening an officer of
the ship reported il under control. The
officer reported the fire originated as
a result of spontaneous combustion.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-16
TO co BACK TO WORK
CONSTRUCTOR HoBsoN's EYE
SIGHT rs IMPROVED.
The Alabama Captain Asks to Re
sumo His Former Duties at the
Crescent SIP Build
ing Comply.

Washington, Sept 15.-Naval Construc-
tor Richmond Pearson Robson, who ap-
peared before retiring board few
months ago and failed to qualify for re-
tirement. will be assigned to duty short
.ly by the Navy Department. He has
been on sick leave since.
After having been rejected by the re-
firing board, MIR. Hobsen applied for
three months Eek leave to allow his
eyes. which he declared had been much
oyertaxed and impaired by the sun fare
which attended his work Of raising tbs
sunken Spanish vessels. to recuperate
At the end of that period. 1t was under
stood that IL the constructors eyes hat
failed to grow stronger. nr had becom'
more impaired. he should be ordered be
fore another retiring board.
Now that his leave has about expired
the Navy Department has referred nj
case to DIR. Rixey, Surgeon-G General OF tins
Navy. Constructor Hobson called In per
son at the Navy Department shor
time ago and saw DR.. Rixey, who. with
out having to make a special examina'
ton. has pronounced the officer mt FOL
duty. Constructor Hobson desires to re-
sumo his fosmsr duty at the Crescen'
Ship Building Company.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-16
GO TO SEE PRESIDENT.
Five Of the Most Prominent Senator'S
En- Route to Oyster Bay.

Five OF the MosL ETomlucht ocunsoHs
EN- Route to Oyster Bay.
New York, Sept. 16.-Much speculation
was caused tonight by the presence In
the city of five of the most influential
members OF the United States Senate, all
here on their way to meet President
Roosevelt at Oyster Bay tomorrow. The
I'VE are Senator Hanna. Ohio: Senator AL
lison, Iowa; Senator Aldrich, Rhode ISL
and; Senator Spooter. Wisconsin. and
Senator Plat of Connecticut The Sena-
tors declined to discuss the probability
of any particular question coming up Tor
a conference with the President tomorrow
In fact, they said they knew Of no speci-
fic reason for the sending of the invita-
ton to meet the Chief Executive at this
time. Senator Aldrich said:
III am going to see the President at MS
invitation, but he did not mention that
others were to be there
Senator Hanna disclaimed all knowi-
edge of the Presidents purposes In call
ing the Senator's together. II do net
know what subjects viii be discussed at
tomcrrow's conference he said. Asked
whether he thought the question of the
coal strike would be one of the subjects
taken UP, he said he could see no reason
why II should.
DO you think there IL any likelihood
that the contentious of the striking coal
miners and the operators will be submit
ted to arbitration he was asked.
ST see no chance Of It." he answered. II
am out of touch with the strike situation
and have been for some time. At the
present time. see no indication that the
National Civic Federation may be called
ed upon to arbitrate.''
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-16
ENTOMBED In NINE
EXPLOSION CUTS OFF SEVEN
TEEN MEN.
Believed That All of Them Will Pc
ish Before They Can Be Rescued.
The Men Had Been
Cautioned.

North Fork, w Va, Sept. ia disas-
trous gas and power explosion occurred
in the Big Four mine of the Algoma Coal
and Coke Company here this afternoon
about o'clock as the result of which
James Lester, an engineer; John Rocckis,
a Hungarian miner, and fifteen colored
minehs are known to be imprisoner In
the mine.
There is hardly one chance of the men
being rescued alive as they are beyond
the point where the explosion occurred.
THE gas and smoke is so thick that all
rescuing parties have been driven back.
H. F. Frankenfield, a mine boss, AMI
George Gaspie, a Hungarian miner sue
ceeded In falling over the alling coal
and slate after the explosion to the
lights Of the rescuing party and wer9
taken out alive although badly burned
and nearly suffocated by the gas and
smoke inhaled. The explosion is said to
have been caused by an accumulation
of gas catching on fire from the lamp
of miner who was going to work, and
this in turn fired six kegs of blasting
powder that had been stored back Ii
the mines. The explosion knocked down
all of the brattices for quarter of a
mile back towards the mine entrance,
thus cutting out all of the air from the
men imprisoned behind the debris.
There mad been a small gas explosion
in this mine on Saturday last and Mine
Superintendent A. ]. Stewart had PEI
ssnally cautioned the men who woi KEEL
in the mine not to attempt to work
again until the air had been tested by
safety lamp.
A resculng party headed by Mine IN
spector Cooper attempted a rescue this
morning but were driven uack by the
want fair.
1t is now learned that the coal is burn
ing and there is no hope of Distinguishing
the flames until a new air passage can
be built to the point the explosion.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-16
MONEY IS STRINGENT.
Demand in New York Runs Up the
Rate on Loans.

New York. Sept. 15.-The money mar
ket today gave some sign of easier con-
ditions.
From the time 1t opened until the close.
rates in the call loan market were high,
touching 20 per cent. early in the after
noon. In the Stock Exchange the trad
ing was dull all day, and at times al
most stopped. Money on the Stock EN-
change opened at Is per cent. bid, the
first loan being at that figure. after
which it reacted for few minutes to l!
per cent. followed by gradual return
- carrier figures.
1t was not until after noon that 'h'
rate began to bound up rapidly, IN con-
nection with the drain on bank resources
through preparations to pay the last IN
stalment of about 50 per cent on the
S31 .OOO, 900 of neu~ Oregon Short Line bonds
due today.
The credits required for this amounted
to naarIy $4,000, 600 IT was understood
that only about s3.OOO, 900 Of this was paid
in advance. leaving $12OOo,0OO to be turn
ed in today.
Local institutions made very sparing re
newals of loans today and the bulk of the
money on stock market collateral was
again furnished by the interior institu-
lions. which had withdrawn balances
from the New York banks and were car
rying them Independently.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-16
WILSON CARRIES COUNTRY
Talladega Mans Majority at
Midnight Was liz.
Throughout the State Very Little
Interest Was Administrations
CARRIER Seems to Be in
" the Lead.

In the second Democratic primary be.
tween Hon. Alexander CARRIER of ITALIA
de "a and N Massey vii on of Clarke,
held yesterday. Montg mesy County
gave CARRIER a small maj,rity
With tn, beats heard from at midnight
last night. Garber's majo ity was about
112 seHrI country beats are yet to be
heard from. ana it was the general opin-
ion of the Glrbsr and viii. on men that
this majority would be reduced somewhat
by the vote IN the country beats.
Tn la ger part Ct the Talladega mans
majority was secure. in the city beats
He C r led four of the six city beats and
Wills CIR i d two. Tn, larg st vote n
the county was cast in Beat 3, in which
beat Ga. be, rece.veI m jor.ty of s;
Wilson rec lived major.ties in Beats
and 4.
wi'so carried a majority of the coun-
try beats so far heard from. 1t Is gen.
orally believed that he will get a ma.
10 its from the country beats, which
have not yet been reported.
In two CT the out of-town beats, Is and
q, no election was held. The polls were
not opened. TIL sc tie, It's a: near the
city beats, 1t is thought probable that
the polls were not opened in. one or more
other country beats.
While the vote in this county Is light
1t IL heavier than was thought probable
before the primary. The total will b;
above 1000 votes. In the gubernatoria
primary of the 25th of August above $50
votes were cast.
In the last two days of the campaign
in Montgomery county, the contest be
tween Afessrs CARRIER and Wilson grew
warmer and more interesting. A numhel
of the friends of each candidate, who hat
pyeviou IN. been silent. became active an
many perzonaI appeals were made to tn
voters. At every polling place in the cit!
an active CARRIER and an nctive Wilson
man was stationed. Carriages were pu
into use and at times during the day thu
poll ng D aces were nearly as buoy a:
they were on the day of the first primary
The vote in Montgomery County as re
ceived at midnight:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-16
JEFFERSON.

Birmingham. Sept. Observation-Disclosures
son County will give Col. A. NJ. CARRIER
q majority of about 100 when all the
returns have been received. The vote
was very light. 1t is estimated that not
more than from twenty-five to twenty
five hundred votes in all were cast, il
that many. All the boxes in Birmingha m
and immediate district returned a ma
jority for CARRIER. Bassemer did best for
him, giving CARRIER 1879 to Wilson 10. AT
o'clock tonight fifteen of the larger
boxes had been heard from, including
all the city boxes. and the result showed
CARRIER 1279. Wilson BIG.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-16

New York. Sept. Is The time for de-
posting the shares Ct the Southern Rail-
way with Morgan & Co. in compliance
with the plsn t, extend the voting tru.
Of the road for sn additional five years
expired today. No figures were given out
as to the amount deposited. In the orig
inal statement 1t was declared that al
-sliaVGh olders who declined to give their
,SVs, hts to the extension would forfeit
any 4 light TO participation in resultan
benefits II was intimated, however, that
non az sent ng shar no der would bs
given fu the: time without prejudice 4
their rights.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-16
MoRGAN's SHIP COMBINE.
General Board Holds a Meeting In
New York

New York, Sept. 15.-The general board
of the International Steamship Combine
organized by j. p. Morgan. met TO-DAY
those present including Mr.. Morgan, w.
]. Pirrie Ship Building Company of Bel
fast, ireland, the accredited representa-
tive of these interests abroad, Clement A.
Grisc m, p. A. B. WideT&r anu seve al
others.
Organization mas bSen perfected ac-
cording to a representative of Morgan's
firm and shares of the companies In the
combination have been deposited. Beyond
the statement that additional details had
been discussed at t-day's meeting, no In
formation was given out.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-16
GILMORE Nx.MEs CONDITION.
He Will Resign If Harrison is Ap-
pointed to Succeed Him.

Demopolis Sept 15.-(Special)-Colonel
b. F. Gilmore, who it is reported will re-
sign the office of Solicitor of the First
Judicial District said yesterday that he
had not resigned and would not do so un-
less he could name his successor. He still
hat two years to serve. and if the can
didates for the Office viii permit him to
name w. c. Harrison, Jr., as his sue
cessor for these two years with the I'M
Outstanding and agreement that Mr.. Har-
rIson will not be a candidate for re-elec-
ton. he will resign; otherwise. he will
not do so. His sole reason for wishing to
resign is that the Office takes him away
from home so much he is forced to neg
lect his private affairs.
The report of his having the promise Of
a better thing is without the slightest
foundation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-16
Diaz's Birthday Celebrated.

Mexico City, Sept. 15.-President Diaz's
birthday was celebrated today, as usual
the diplomatic corps, cabinet ministers.
Senators and Deputies and officers of the
army and navy called at the national
palace to congratulate him on his reach
ing the 72nd anniversary of his birthday.
Among the visitors was a depuation from
the Presidents native State of Oazaca
The President is in fine vhealth
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-16
HENRY.

Dothan. Sept. 15.-(SpeciaI)-The cleo
ton passed off very quietly here today. al
though the friends OF both Mr.. Wilson
and CARRIER were very active. There were
4G votes cast at this box. Wilson re-
ceived 2S3 and CARRIER 2o4. Wilson has
carried this County by ECO majority. Su-
perintendent of Education ]. B. Espy has
carried the County over R. w. Miller by
a small majority.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-16
MOBILE.

Mobile. Sept 15.-(SpecaD-A very light
vote was polled here today in the sec
ond primary for the nomination of a
candidate for Attorney General of the
State. but the returns from the entire
city and six large county precincts sho@
that the vote is about three to one in
favor of Massey Wilson against Alex
CARRIER. The total vote of the voting
places mentioned was Wilson 90I, CARRIER
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-16
CALHOUN.

Anatiston, Sept 15.-(spe ciaD-Eeturns
I'D to this hour gives from Calhoun
County for Attorney General: CARRIER $50
Wilson 12l. Indications are that c. w
Martin and A. J. Tarvin have been nomi-
mated for County Commissioners. Little
interest was taken in the city. CARRIERS
majority C-,timated, in county, will be
nearly one thousand.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-16
CoNECUH.

Evergreen, Sept. 15.-(Speciat ,-Conecuh
has gone for Massey Wilson by good
majority. The returns are coming in
slowly Three precincts heard from give
DIR. Jay for Representative 215 majority
over Jones. present incumbent. The race
for Superintendent of Education of the
county will be close between Col. II. NJ.
King and A. F. Lowery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-16
MORGAN.

Decatur, Sept. 15.-(Spccial)-An ex-
tremely light vote was rolled in the Sec
o1d Democratic primary for Attorney
General today. The indications are that
Gerber has carried the county by small
nlajo ity. The vote of the county will not
exceed 500. The two Decaturs gave Car
Der rs, Wilson Sc.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-16
necreasa in Cotton OUTPUT.

Galveston, Sept. 15.-The Galveston-Dal-
las News tomorrow will publish reports
to The News from 400 correspondents IN
i45 counties of average date of Septem-
her H. giving per centages Of the prooa-
bic yield of the cotton crop of Texas and
the territories for the season OF BOGUS.
The average Of these estimates for Texas
alone indicates a decrease OF 10 per cent
in the cotton crop compared with 49,
and for the territories decrease OF per
GEN..
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-16
GENEVA.

Genva, Sept. 5.--CSpeciaD-Little inter
est in primary today. Difficult to get
polls opened in this beat. Doubtful If 200
votes were cast in the county. This beat
gives % for CARRIER and IS for Wilson. less
than half of the full vote. No other beats
heard from.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-16
WALKER.

Corons, Sept. 1E.-tspeciaL)-A light
vote was poIled in Walker At Carona
CARRIER got "a and Wilson 4.
Jasper. Sept. l5.-tSpecial.)-A very
light vote was polled In this county In
the primary election today. At Jasper
CARRIER received lis and Wilson S.. Very
few precincts heard from and in several
no election was hid. CARRIER will carry
the county by probably 200 majority.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-16
Breathed His Last After Short Ill
ness.

ness.
John T. Cook of Montgomery died last
night at his residence, Gil Highland Ave-
nue., after five days suffering with ma
larial fever.
The end was not expected and his fam
lily. a wife and five children. were nearly
distracted. Mr.. Cook was employed at a
furniture store in Montgomery. He was
45 years old and came to Montgomery
about five years ago from Columbus. IA.
All of his children are small and his
wife is in bed with malaria. 'Ata
He was a member Of the Adams Sire It
Baptist Church.
The funeral will take place today at
o'clock from his former residence. DR.,
o. r. Gregory will of1ciate
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-16
RUSSELL.

Scale. Sept. 15.-tSpecial. 1.-The vote
here was Wilson, 81 CARRIER Is. No
election was held at Girard and Hurts
boro. No, other beats heard from. Will
son will get about 100 majority in the
county.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-16

Seventh Avenue near Twenty-third Street
ana fatally hurt. His skull was crushed
at the back ana the bone pressed on the
brain. The little fellow was playing IN
the street with some companions and ran
In front of Gate City electric car He
was here on visit with his mother from
Lauderdale Miss.