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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-02

some may believe that there are sched-
ules that should be changed next year,
and there are others who may Del1eVe
that the schedules should not be
changed at all; and still they are loyal
to the party and present a united front
TO the common enemy.
4 neither impugn any mans motives,
question his integrity or challenge his
Republicanism because he does not
agree with me concerning the applica-
ton of the historic policy of the indus
trial world. For myself, / have during
the last two years frequently given ut
terance to my views upon the various
phases of the tariff and reciprocity.
These views have not been hastily form
ed nor carelessly expressed: and shall
maintain them in the future as l have
in the past simply because believe
them to be true.
L have the profoundest faith in the
policy of protection, and find in the
platform you have just adopted one of
the most complete and emphatic tributes
to its wisdom and efficiency ever penned
by the hand of man.
L believe that the mighty transform
ations OF the last six years demand d
change in some of the schedules that
were enacted to carry this policy into
effect; and l find in your platform a
distinct recognition of the necessity. /
believe that some of the tariff rates are
too high, and that they should be re-
duced: and L find in the platform the
warrant for my position. 1 believe that
monopolies are intolerable. and that all
just powers of the government should
be increasingly exerted to prevent and
overthrow them; and find in the plat
form that tariff schedules must be op-
posed to domestic monopoly as well as
foreign control. l believe in the reci-
procity which will increase the produc-
tion of American farms and American
workshops; and 1 find in the platform
that reciprocity between nations is trade
for mutual advantage and both sides
must give and take. Conscious of the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-02
HAS 1T DOWN FINE.
A Chicago Professor Fiuds Something
Smaller Than an Atom.

Chicago, July 1.-The atom has been
knocked out. After long period OF
efficient service in the scientific world,
the old atomic theory has been super
seded by the .'ionic:'' and as conse-
quence, all the text books in physics
now ,extant are out of date. These new
ly discovered ions, being only one two
thousandth part as large as the by
drogen atom, are not visible to the
naked eye, but the imagination of the
scientist can compass them.
At an open lecture given today before
the students of the University of Chi
cago, Prof. Clark of the department of
physics explained to his audience the
nature of this new discovery. 1t came
about through the study of the electric
spark. In passing an electric spark
through a vacuum, Prof Clark brought
to view brush of Illuminating par
ticles radiating from the negative pole.
These particles were the result of the
lions" impinging upon the raref1ed
a atmosphere A characteristic of these
particles is that they can be passed
through solid platinum substance
wholly irnpervious to the atom-with
perfect facility.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-02

difference of opinion that have already
outlined. and conscious of nothing but
a spirit of unity, l yet intend to exert
all my power. humble and feeble as it
is to make the views 1 have so mad
equately stated, the prevailing views of
the Republican party"
Besides Senator Allison's tariff trust
plank. the platform includes other de-
clarations as follows:
We commend entirely and without
reserva tion the administration of Presi-
dent Roosevelt. Called as he was to the
once OF chief executive under the most
trying circumstances. his fidelity to the
pubic welfare. the wisdom and modera-
tion oi ms utterances and counsel, and
the painstaking zeal which he brings
to the performance of all his duties
command our respect and admiration.
Iowa Republicans. in common with
the Republicans of the entire nation, ex-
pect and desire his unanimous nominal
tion as his own successor.
We renew our allegiance to the prin-
clple of the gold standard as enuncia-
ted in the national platforms of the ma
tlonal Republican conventions in 1896
and 1900, which resulted in the estab-
lishment of the parity of all our money
ana the stability of our currency on a
gold basis
THE essence of free government is
government by law. Laws must be en-
forced by the government and should be
cheeIfully obeyed by the people. The
spirit of lawlessness wherever met must
be rebuked, and we command the fideli-
ty and zeal of the national and state
officials, wherever exercised, for the
vindication of this principle
We are earnestly opposed to all .eg-
islatlon to accomplish the disfranchise-
ment of citizens upon lines of race, color
or station in life. and condemn the
measures adopted by the Democratic
party in certain states of the Union to
accomplish that end"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-02
PREDICTS DISASTER.
Destruction of New Orleans Re-
Vealed in Vision.

New Orleans. La, I'ssy 2.-''rhus
saith the Lord: Go ye into New orleans
and tell the people 1 will destroy their
city in a few months" This appalling
prophecy was scattered through the city
today by circular and by word of mouth
and created CONSERVATION among the
blacks wherever il fell. The prophet,
James Henry Ralston, followed by a
hundred negroes, paraded the black
district calling all to repentance until
he was arrested and brought before Re
corder Hughes. In court he testified
that he had received vision from
heaven that famine greater than an
Indian famine would fall upon the
country.
LAS Soon as 1 leave the city, prepare
for destruction" said he. He was warm
ed and discharged.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-02
Dawes Commission Resumes.

Afuskogee. 1. T., July 2.-The officials
and 300 clerks of the Dawes commission
have resumed work, after months of
idleness, because of Lack of funds Land
offices are opened at Tahlequah. with
Major c. r. Breckenridge in charge;
Tishomingo, with ex-Gov. Stanley of
Kansas in charge. and Atoka. The work
of enrolling and allotting land to the
Cherokee and Choctaw Indians will be
taken up. There has been much discon-
tent among the Indians over the delay
The clerks who found themselves of
pay without a days warning are re-
joicing at the opportunity to draw sal
ary again.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-02

ceedings of the convention, all of ITS
action being by unanimous vote with
the exception of the nomina ton or
state superintendent, but after the.
ticket had been completed and the
platform adopted speeches were made
which indicated that the Republican
leaders of the state are not entirely
agreed as to the details of tariff policy
Ihe tariff plank adopted was one pre-
pared by Senator Allison, after confer
ences with representative Republicans
OF the state. No objection was made
to 1t in The committee on resolutions
nor on its presentation TO the conVen-
ton Governor Cummins, in his speech
accepting denomination, approved the
platform in its entirety. but announced
that he would continue to hold to Ill
the views expressed in his speeches
within the past two years.
Senators Allison and Dolliver, who
made speeches, indorsed the platform
y correct statement of Republican
N7nctples, but Congressman Lacey of
.thc sixth district and Congressman
Cousins of the Fifth spoke in opposi-
tion to the tariff changes.
Whle the action Of the convention
was enilrely harmonious both wings of
the party are claiming victory Cover
nor Cummins and his supporters saw
that the tariff plank contains in sub
stance all that is found in last years
plank, while the stand patters'' are
cOugra tulaUng themselves upOn the
elimination of the shelter to trusts"
clause, which attracted so much atten-
ton to the Iowa platforms of 1901 and
1902. There were but two contests in
volving the questions of relative
strength of the two wings of the partv
and these ended with honors even
The stand patters' secured control of
the committee on resolutions by "A vote
of six to five but in the committee on
permanent organization the Cummins
Wn0U HHaa1 1fa..T
dail of Abba permanent chairman Ken
dali received six votes to Eve for the
secretary of agriculture James Wilson.
who was put forward by the stand pat
ters as a candidate upon whom all
should be able to agree.
GoVernor Cummins. IN accepting the
denomination, expressed his unqualified
approval of every line and letter" of
the platform.
cannot allow this occasion to pass
without word respecting some differ
enees OF opinion in the Republican ranks
as 10 the tariff and reciprocity" he said
re all stand firmly for the policv of
protection It is the fundamental eco
nofnic doctrine Of the Republican partv.
ana every Republican must believe in
II, stand Tor 1t and advocate it. else he
IS not Republican. When however.
we approach the application of the
pohcy 10 our industrial affairs. there Is
room Tor honest differences of opinion.
ana i, Tor one, neither DISCOURAGE ,,o1.
condemn the fair, honest and frank ex-
preston Of these differences of onirior,
Some may believe that there are scbeff-
ules which should be changed now.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-02
TOOK So, LEFT $14.
And Still Arthur Reams Is in Clutch
ea of the Law.

Arthur Reams. a small colored youth.
was caught by the police today at 1:30
with the goods on him. Little Arthur
was assisting in the busting of some
carpets for Mrs. r. M. Seaman, of 1246
West street. and when left alone in a
room for a few minutes he dug into a
pocketbook lying on the table. Man
wants but little here below, and Arthur
wanted still less than that. There was
$14 in the purse, but a two dc-sar bill
filled the wants of little Arthur. and
made him plutocrat of the first water.
He rode down town on a car. spent
about so cents for fireworks. returned
home and generously gave his two sis
ters and brother two bits each. His
mother was suspicious of the sudden
wealth, and frisked little Arthur for the
remainder. Petit larceny is the charge
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-02
PLACE ABOLISHED.
No Successor for E. w. ThOmp-
son will Be Named.

A circular was received in the Rock
Island division office this morning which
reads as follows: Mr.. f. w. Thompson
having resigned to engage in other bus
mess, the position of assistant general
passenger agent for lines west of the
Missouri river is hereby abolished. and
the territory of Mr.. w. J. Leahy, as
sistant general passenger agent is eX-
tended to include lines west of the Mis-
souri,. Effective July 1.
MIR. j. A. Stewart district passenger
agent with headquarters at Kansas
CITY. has received the appointment of
general agent for the passenger depart
ment at Kansas City.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-02
Growing Antagonism.

London, July 2.-The Vienna corre-
spondent of the Times dealing with the
political question in Austria says that
weightier than all questions of detail
is the question of the effect of the pres
ent parallel crisis upon the future OF
the monarchy. The growing antagon-
ism of the Hungarians to Austria has
engineered a corresponding antagonism
in Austria There is some talk of the
formation of a cabinet representing a
parliamentary coalition to take the
place of the Koerber cabinet. though
there is little hope that such a ministry
would have a long existence.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-02
Emporia Couple Married.

Kansas City, July Carl Haywood
and Mabel Roberts, both of Emporia,
Kan, were married in the parlors of the
Midland hotel yesterday afternoon, at
O'Clock, by Rev. James w. FifieId. pas
tor of the First Congregational church.
of this city. Mr.. Haywood Is a mer-
chant of Emporia, and his bride is one
of the popular young society women
of that town. A few Kansas City
friends We're present at the wedding.
Mr.. Haywood and his wife left last
night for trip to Boston and WASH
inQfOn
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-02
Annoints Prot. PAYNE.

Berlin, July 2-The Wagner monu-
ment committee has received a cable
messages from President Eliot of Har-
ward university saying he had appoint
ed Prof Payne to represent that uni
versity at the unveiling of the monu-
rrent and also one from st. Andrew S
university announcing the appointment
of Andrew Carnegie to represent it on
the same occasion.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-02
steadied bv Kossuth's Action.

Budapest, Hungary. July 2.-The ac-
ton of Franz Kossuth in resigning the
presidency of the Dartv of independ-
ence has had a steadving effect on his
obstructionist supporters who have
ceased their attacks on the government.
The sitting of the lower house of the
diet yesterday was peaceful. There is
a prospect of the proposed bills passing
rapidly and that the house may adjourn
in a fortnight
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-02
MANITOU HOUSE BURNS
CoIoradO's Second Finest Resort
Hotel Destroyed.

Manitou. Colo, July 2-The Manitou
house, with one exception the finest ho-
tel in this summer resort, was Destroy
ed by fire this morning. The loss is
estimated at 100000, partly covered by
insurance. The Manitou was owned by
a company of which W. A. Bell is presi-
dent, and was under lease to d. K. Tor
rey, but had not been formally opened
for the season. 1t is not known how the
fire started.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-02
privinr Out Jamaica Bananas.

Kingston, Jamaica. July 2.-The Ja-
maican colonial secretary, Sydney Oil
vier, who is now on a visit to the
United States and Canada, has sent a
report to the agricultural department
here that Costa Rica bananas are GUST
ing Jamaica fruit from the American
market. This report has created con-
siderable perturbation among the plant
ers here, as the preservation of the
American market is absolutely essential
to the prosperity of Jamaica.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-02
GOT A FREE RIDE.
Union Pacific Hauled Fifty Strikers
to Kansas City.

Mtanhattan. Kan. July About so
- ieaiidils' VINO were working on the ITz4-
ION Pacific railroad. went on a strike
,.',, Meahesday They boarded the east
ooulo tiain at Fort Riley and refused
to pay their fare The conductor notified
the authoritles here to meet the train
ana also telegraphed to HEADQUARTERS Tor
instructions. Upon arrival here the con-
oue5or received orders to carry them on
to 60
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-02

san Bernardino, Cal. July 20. A d
fleet, of Los Angeles. died here from,
injuries received in runaway. Mrs
-, L. y. Apltz, who was with him, was
vas % years of age, leaves parents in
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-02
Killed by a Horse.

Hutchinson. Kan. July 2.-Warren
Harris. aged S0..a popular school teach
er, who was kicked by a horse in the
stomach and killed, was buried at Burr
ton. The accident occurred at his home
near Georgetown. Reno county.
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WILL NEED NO BURIAL.
Bodies of Over 200 Miners Be-
lieved to Have Been Burned.

Hanna, wyo., July 2-Of the 2s4 men
entombed by the mine explosion on
Tuesday, the bodies of only five have
been recovered, and all hope that any
of the others are alive has been aban-
doned. Fire and smoke are preventing
exploration of the lower workings and
it is feared that many, if not all of the
bodies now in the mine, will be con-
Sumed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-02
To Climb Mont Blanc.

Geneva, July 2.-Seven students be-
longing to the Geneva university left
last Saturday to make an ascension of
Mont Blanc. and no news of them has
been received since. Much uneaSiness
prevails and a search party will scour
the mountain today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-02
Temneratures of Large cities.

Chicago, July 2-7 a. m. temperatures:
New York. rs; Boston, 50: philadelphia
and Washington. 80; Chicago. "A; Min
neapolis, Sc; Cincinnati. st. Louiss "a
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Weather Indications.

Chicago. July Forecast for Kan
sas: Partly cloudy tonight and Friday
with possibly local thunder storms in
east portion; southerly winds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-02
Former Reference to Tariff as
.Shelter of Trusts Omitted.
BOTH CLAIM VICTORY.
Old Ticket RenOminated Except
School Superintendent.
Speeches Show That Harmony
Doesn't Reach Below Surface.

y Governor-A. B. Cummins. of Des
:, Mo.nes.
!. Al Lieutenant ant-Governor-John Herriott,
NJ Stuart.
Des A.oines
Railroad Commissioner-David j.
Palmer or Washington.
State SUPPLEMENTARY. ]. Riggs. of
Sgourney.
Des AIoines, July 2.-The Republican
state convention nominated the forego
ing ticket and adopted a platform of
principles Harmony marked the pro-
New-York tribune., 1903-07-19

PoIIlosa became known as the progressive prov
lnce OF China and its affairs were slowly but
surely improving, thanks largely, in his opinion
to the good efforts of the missionaries, as well
as to the influx of foreign capital What
greatly retarded commercial progress, however
was the existence of large bands of pirates and
wreckers, and the savasery Of the inhabitants
toward those unfortunates cast upon their
shores. One Of the most interesting and graphic
chapters of the book describes in language blunt
but never revolving, he horrors endured by
shipwrecked mariners, that eventually led to
Japan intervening and putting an end to piracy
besides frightening the Chinese who all but lost
their island at that time, into taking steps to
make their position more secure. Not that the
Chinese accomplished much owing to their lax
methods and to the theving habits Of their Off
cials.
The transfer Of Formosa to Japan and the re-
sultant warfare between the Japanese and the
independent Republic" Of Formosa provide
some Of the most interesting material treated
in this work. Mr.. Davidson does not mince
words in his denunciation of the Independent
Republic trick, whereby China hoped to retain
territory which she had by treaty surrendered
New-York tribune., 1903-07-19

to Japan. The republic was an opera bouffe
affair, and Mr.. Davidson, who in his capacity of
war correspondent with the Chinese troops had
ample opportunity to study il. makes very evil
dent the ludicrous part it played during its
brief appearance on the stage of Formosan
history. The scenes attending its downfall
were by no means Iudicrous however, and
serve to give US an insight into the innate
inhumanity and selfshness of the common Chi
nese. The incidents of the great powder arsenal
explosion, Of the lOOting of the capital of
the republic by the patriots of the island
and Of the flight of its terror stricken Presi-
dent and his advisers are told in language
which, although marred at times by the cheap
jesting hinted above, is wildly picturesque
That a state of war still exists in Formosa is
the frank testimony Of Mr.. Davidson who. de-
spite his admiration for the japanese and his in
terest in the material welfare of the island
shows no desire to cloak or minimize the real
state of affairs Brigandage is rampant, Chi
nese coolies being the worst offenders. The
savages are also a thorn in the side Of the
japanese but the problem of suppressing the
aborigines is. Mr.. Davidson believes, secondary
to that of freeing the island from the constant
menace of banditti. He explains, for the benefit
of those who may marvel that after the easy
victory gained by the japanese over thousands
of Chinese rebels they unable 10 put an end
to lawlessness, that the difficulty is not in
fighting the rebels but in finding them, since it
is only the work Of moment for a Chnaman
to transform himself from a whooping, muir
dering rebel to a smiling, peaceful asTiculturist"
The ultimate solution Of the problem, he adds
will probably lie in the japanese availing them
selves of the aid of good Cinnamon, but so far
the authorities have found few Chinese worthy
of credence, and have unWittingly executed
many innocent Chinese through the unfounded
accusations made by fellow countrymen un-
friendly to the victims
This writer has made thorough study of the
nature habits and manners not only Of the
Japanese and Chinese in Formosa but of the
New-York tribune., 1903-07-19

islands savages. He is especially painstakng
IN MS discussion Of the latter, showing in detail
the simiarites and dissimilarities Of the various
aboriginal tribes. For the most part these are
to be found inland, in the mountainous districts
and on the borders of the camphor forests. This
brings us TO the consideration of the economical
and commercial side Of the book. Mr. Davidson
studies the history of the various industrie(
from the producers point Of view as we'll aa
from the merchants. He compares former in
dustrial methods with those now existing in the
island, and offers suggestions looking to ad-
Vances IL methods and to the expansion of For
mosan trade. Particularly valuable are the
hints he gives to those who are now engaged
or contemplate engaging in business dealings
with Formosa.
1t has long been known that the fertility of
the island is remarkable. but it has remained
for Mr. Davidson to show how best this fertility
may be utilized Apart from its vast camphor
forests its almost unlimited supply Of coal, its
soid mines, its salt, petroleum. sulphur and
other deposits, FormOsa offers great agricultural
inducements. An unusually long chapter gives
an account of the islands economical plants"
which include indigo and other dye plants fibre
and paper plants, oil plants. soap plants, to-
pacco' coffee and tapiOca. In another chapter
the author describes the growth of the great
tea industry Of Formosa. Here, as elsewhere,
the work is enhanced by reproductions from
photographs showing the development Of the
islands natural resources.