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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-08
.AFF|DAv|TS IN
PRIMARY CASE.
Committee Gives Coinplai1,ants
Time 10 Gather Evidence rs
to First Jefferson.
THEN CONSIDER REoPENlNG
Mr.. sclph Believes Twenty-Five
4 Will Swear They Voted for
Him iii Precinct.

A recount of the votes cast IN the re-.
cent municipal primary at the First Pre- g.
clitt Of jefferson Ward will DC ordered
by tho city Democratic Committee pro
vitlcd tho complui,ants or any OF them
can produce any reasonable evidence upon
whicl, to base such recount. @
This was tho result Of Il meeting OF the
committee held at Murphy's last night
when a resolution was adopted liking
wednesday night, May 18TH. as the time
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GET BAD SCARE.
Bricks Fell Like Hail While
Pedestrians Run for Shelter.

Pedestrians In the ncighborhood OF
Eighteenth and Broad Streets yesterday
afternoon had 10 run for their lives, wien
hnistor,n of old bricks fell Gathering
on the pavement. from THE roof OF an
old house. There were rubbcrnfclE SKY
wards for half an hour afterwards. and
fnces blanchcd as they gnzed cxpecthnt
OF, n topping chimney.
.''Snkes alive, II Is dc urfquake,' cried
a scared darby az he turned and ske-
tluddletl down Eighteenth Street Others
shared his terror. and for Il time 1t seemed
as II the San Francisco horror was about
to be repeated. But the stout form OF an
approaching policeman Instillcd courage
in the hearts Of the scared ones.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-08
Tips Cause Trouble.

Tho liverymcn of this city are making
much complaint against the evil of tipping
their drivers They say that whenever a
driver receives tip, no proceeds to spend
II for drinks, causing him to fail to do
bis duty,
Drivers, stopping to get drinks, have
been late in answering calls. and some
TIRES too late to do what they are sent
for, such as catching trains, etc This
has caused much complaint to fall on
the heads of the carriage owners; and
they ask that the evil practice OF tip
ping be discontinued.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-08

Ghlef Marshal John W. Gordon, Of tho
GakWoou Memorial Day, parade, issued
. !,,1l , tne appended orders. giving tho
NM. ti'u INC formation OF the process
III
richmond, Va, May !, 1909.
, ~ pee'l appointed Clliet Marslinl
~ 5'ne parhuc.. thursday, May lotll INST,
-" =. .,.u ts,on ol ,ilc fourteenth ami
g ,,,,ssts -, uak"ood Menorlhl Assocnl-
L ~ Deg 70 Respectfully nc
-, ~ ~. nv',oi, ana ~ nss'l'f',ns
st ~, uu.,eH uss'shcd nc promalgate me
'o w
General Orders,
The following stan liz l,crcbv onno,,, "a.
Major i. r. Christian. chief Of staff.
Jl,dgc George T.. C,lr.iat in n, Colonel in,'
Murphy, Colonel u. ". BIdgood, Major
~. AT. Evans. Cant. 7. r. /. Shcrna r,] III {
=. Il; stratton. Or. Edward Mcclure. slni.
Charles Q. Seville. j. Singleton Walker.
n.a,,oa -, y, ~ .. i..u%oou' -. r..
nichars son i, atI, ,,,n, ~: ~ - a. -.
Palmer. Cal. Rar,on C;rundv, GAN, Il y
A, Ilutchcyon, cart, 81. J.TDimmerk.
Stewart Bryan, d. B. I,homuson, George
I. Dean, t. r.. lacnnic
Rendezvous.
rho .,,o ,n,, - oa,,,,,an,. !, r,,.,n,
INK In the parade, will report TO tho
chief marshal, corner 18th and Broad
Streets, at four O'clock T.. Nj Thursday,
May 10th instant.
Eortnatlon-Detall OF mounted ponce VIII
form on Broad Street, loft resting on
IN %. ~ IasI''s -. ~
Colonel George NAME andersen Annefaon !, and
,nnnt Nal Z, GRAY I3naaic,ix commanding
!, ~, ,o.,,' ~ prood street, rivht rc.t.
inr on 9th street, facing north.
& Richmond lIowItzcrs,l Captain w. NJ.
Myers commanding, OH left Of SEVENTEEN
Regiment.
r. Il. Lee Camp. no, i Confederate
x., -. -, oau 80
~, street. taens soutl. onfed.ra,a
vs,crnns On rirht ri Leo camp.
,nso %0' i, 1ahnston C.amp, Confederate
Veterans, on right OF Pickett Camp.
X. .. Ice Camp, sons Of veterans, on
right Of Joseph T.. Johnston Camp.
Order Of March.
Column viii move at $50 O'Clock sharp
II the following order:
Mounted police. tJ.
Chief marshal and stan.
Colonel George Wayne Anderson and
staff.
Iardella's Band.
Battalion Sevcntieth Regiment virginia
Volunteer Infantry.
Richmond Howitzers Battery.
81 Drum corps.
n. r.. zee Camp No. !, Confederate
Veterans.
George T.. Pickett Camp, Confederate
Veterans.
Joseph E. Johnston Camp, Confederate
vetcrnns.
II,s p,xccllency. Governor Claude A..
swanson and stan in carriages.
Richmond city officials in carriages.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-08
Repairine Sewer,

The city engineers department now
has large force of hands at work re-
pairing the broken sewer In peniien-
tiary EottepH, whlclr has given the chi
zens inathat locality 70 much trouble.
Tine work now l,cSng done Is of tom.
porary nature
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-08
Is III in Chicago.

Mrs v G, Donaii, wife Of Squire
Charlie Donati, of this city, Is Ill at tho
Mercy Hospital in Chicago Mrs. Donatrs
left side Is paralized. having recently
suffered two strokes, Her husband re-
ceived letter from the hospital, written
Saturday. saying that she lad been able
TO sit M for n little while on that day,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-08
SADLY IN NEED
OF MORE FUNDS
s,un francisco Sufferers Arc Net
in5Dcstitutc Circumstances aid
All Help is Desired.
TREASURER HILLS REPORT
Not Nltlcl, Received Yesterday.
Governor Pardee Writes.
Gratitude.

Trcasurer w. NJ Hill, Of the Citizens
Relief Committee, Is authority for the
statement that there Is plentyTof room
for more contributions, there being great
need Of moro funds among the Red
CROSS officials who arc dispensing money
and food to the untortunntcs IN
tito great disaster in San FRANCISCO,
UP to date j,lst slI3l1.9a have been con-
Ettibuted, ali amount crcditablo TO tho
state aud this city. from which u large
portion Of tho fund came. During the
last few days, however, the contributions
( have become somewhat, slack. and yes
.tcrday less than two hundred dollars
were recorded, representing the gifts In
checks and money for two days. AS the
need for clothing and funds has III no
wise nbnted among the homeless and
stricken people Of san francisco, there
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-08
COPENHAVER CRAZY.
This is Judgement of Jury Con
corning tbs Wife Murderer.

In thu CITY Circuit cpsr yesterday J, T.
p-nhaysr White pssnn "a, snny'0 n,r %no
Vas adjIdged Innat!c and ordered 10 be sent
10 'fhc Western State li9spt'sl FOR confinement.
t.sn in the penitentiary ir some years some
si,ss ago hs was sent 70 be STATE farm, anu
sSs IVES oil the resident pbyFician. guardy
ana others. Finally the pr.S9AsE became al
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-08
narrowly defeated candidate for Common
Council, who Is vigorously con-
testing the result

for hearing preliminary evidence looking
to a reopening Of the matter.
Though two other names were signed
TO the letter Of the candidates complain
ing of the count at First Jefferson, yet
only MIR. John A. Selnh. who Is really
leading the fight, made his appearance.
MIR. Selph wa shenrd briefly and 1t was
quickly agreed that he be given ample
time In which to secure his evidence. He
said he would like until the 18th, and
this date was cheerfully fixed. and Mr..
Selph requested to be on hand with his
afildavits, and other evidence upon which
he expects to base his fight for re-
count. If the committee shall be satisfied
then, that there wero irregularities at
First Jefferson. this precinct will TO re-
counted, and the result certified accord
Ing to such recount.
Request for Hearing.
The committee was convened shortly
after S o'clock With Chairman Doherty
presiding.
More than n quorum Of members an
swercd TO their Names and Secretary
Duke read the following letter from the
candidates who are registering com
plant:
"Richmond, Va. May 8, 1903.
.Mr. James B. Doherty, Chairman City
5FgIlDemocratlc Committee: IL
@ Dear Sr,--We, the undersigned de-
sire to contest the election returns as
certified to by the election officers
from the First Precinct of Jefferson
Ward.
1--WE base our contest on the fol-
lowing reason: That number of
voters at said precinct are willing to
submit ardavIts to the effect that the
number of votes certified to by election
officers of said precinct are not In ac-
cordance with their choice as express
cd at the polls.
Yours very truly
"JOIrN a. SDLPI,.
''IC. NJ. (Ned) NOBLE.
a"JOSEPH G.. PHILLIPS"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-08
Receives Morris Chair,

a fine Morris chair was presented 10
MI H. Russell Smith, for the past ten
years deputy of Revenue Conncili NO, !.
Jr. @, ", A. NJ, by tho members OF his
order at their regular meeting last week
MIR. Smith was deeply touched by ms
token of esteem for his services,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-08
F;re in Barton Heights.

There was n little excitement IN pa.
~ IIaiphta early Sunday morning when
- u.indow. curtain IN the home OF Mrs,
q r. K,,yk. g5l8 Monteiro Avenue, ca,sht
fire and threatened for while to- nn i
The whole dwelling to the ground. me
opportune arrival Of the fire department,
aidcd he the buckets in the hands Of
neirhbors, soon had the blaze under
control, and the fire was finally eN-
tinguished with but a small loss, ~h'ch
is fully covered by insurance.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-08
STRIKE is OVER.
Hodcarriers Go Back to Work at
Advanced Wages Asked.

Nearly MI the members Of the 1lodcarriers'
Union have returned to work. Yesterday even.
ing there were but Il very few who were nov
contractors have consented to pay q cents per
hour, tho amount demanded by the strikers.
The scheme started; by few. contractors TO
only Day 20 cents an hour fell through be-
cuasc there were but few who consented 10
sign 1t. ,,,
give the demanded wages as there are but
a few left already.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-08
Wouldn't Be Enough,

1t Will ie seen that Selph ran only
seventeen behind Mr., Gates ~ the flnal
wind up. a change Of nine votes from
Gates 10 Selph would have nominated
the latter by ono majority y Mr' Selph
secures only Twenty-Five certificates ms
will be hut seven more than he received,
and If they were all changed from selpl
to Gates, the latter would still be the
winner.
Mr. selph said, however, after the meet
ing that he might got AS many as thirty
or lhlrty-liye, lie knew personally Of
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-08
Raised a Good Sum,

Al the meeting of tho Cigar Makers
Union, No lSS a rafting contest was
held for a gold watch and chain, IN
order to raise funds for sick member
who Is to be sent out OF the city. After
all expenses had been paid. 1t was found
that $40 had been realized, a member
Of Union No. i99 Of Trinidad, Colorado,
Was the lucky winner
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-08
Or, Whitsitt to Preach.

In the absence Of Pastor George W.
MCDANIEL, who goes this week to the
Sout l7ern. Baptist Convention at Chatta-
nooga Tenn, the pulpit Of the flrst
Baptist Church will be filled next Sunday
morning, by the Rev. Dr.. William fietn
IVhltsiH of Richmond College. At night
me IRcy. Or. William r. Evans, or
Monumental Episcopal Church VIII
preach the annual sermon before the
Woman's Guild.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-08
FAIR STOCKHOLDERS,

Will Meet Tomorrow Night to
Effect Permanent Organization 3
Tho stockholders OF the Virginia STATE
Fair Association will meet Az MurpnSH
Hotel tomorrow night for the PURPOSE
~ dIsnos,n- OF many important mat
.e:s. oe
Among them will be the question OF
marketing permanent organization
Chairman Henry c. Stuart VIII rreside,
ana 1t Is earnestly desired that all inc
stockholders shall attend.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-08
Settles His Business,

Former Sanitary Officer j, j. Walton
has sold his business IN the West End
and Is prosecuting actively his nght for
superintendent OF street cleaning against
Mr.. Henry Cohn. The election VIII take
place before Council some time In Az
gust
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-08

The Alaska Packers Association, who
can the Argo Red Salmon. has the largest
fleet in number OF any shipping firm
sailing under the American flag, II OWNS
fifty five steamers and fifteen sailing YES
sells and charters many more. 'That IS
Why, Arso can he sold at fifteen cents
per can.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-08

most unmana gable, and Governor swanson or
dcrcd tina, his sanity no tested before tho CITY
Circuit Court according to law. ~
copcn'avcr Will be sciit to the western
Hospital at once and kept there unless r.
greatly improves, when he VIII be hrousht
hack 10 the penl tent larry. "tr-rH
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-08
Senator Garrett Here,

Senator ". a. Garrett,E of Horny, Is N
the city ON his way home from l.eXng-
ton, where he has been IN at,endanse
vestigatlnn. Senator Garrett was mem
her Of the Legislative investigating com.
lltte0. N
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-08
Meet Tomorrow Night.

The Board OF Police Commissioners viii
meet IN regular session Tomorrow night
"A large number OF important matters viii
come up for action during tho evening"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-08

Twenty-Five, and Ito thought lie could get
more.
After elccting Mr. Chris Manning, n
member Of tho committee TO succccd MIR.
AZ II. Griffith, resigned, tho body adjourn
\ cd tt,htil May 18th.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-08
Bazaar in Swansboro.

Arrangements arc being made for n
bazaar to be held In Ccrscley's Hall.
Swansboro, commencing tho week of May
2Sth, The affair will be given under tho
auspices of Washington Camp. No. 80,
Patriotic Sons of iAmerica. The commit
tee, composed Of Mcssrs RUE. Cridlc,
p. i. Barrett. and j. L. Morrissette. arc
working hard to mako the bazaar a
success, and everything now points 10
that end.
Personals and Briefs.
Miss Eva Stanley, of Mason Park, is
very III in her home.
Miss Mary T. Markham OF Norfolk.
who Is visiting in tho home of Mr.,
Spencer Il. Hancock, Of West Fifteenth
Street, Is very ILL.,.
Evangelstic services will be conducted
this week In the Presbyterian Church by
Rev. C. l.. Ligamfelter. The services
will be held each evening at S:l5 O'Clock.
Tho Picrcn Amusement Company,
which Is now touring the South Will
open up large carnival here, COM
mencing next Monday,
The Manchester division of the Glass
Flowers Union have elected Mr.. r. r.
I'ranan delegate to tho national con-
vonton to be held at Atlantic City in
July.
Messls. Paul Powell, Henry Kelley and
Master Garland Kelley are visiting the
alters' sister, Mrs, Matte Walker, Of
% East Eleventh street.
Mr.. James Powell ana his nephew, Mr.,
Walter Bookman, of Covington, Va, will
| spend the week visiting relatives In
Manchester Chesterfield and Richmond,
Mrs. j. G. Price, of Columbia, S. g..
and her sister, Miss Mary Harper, of
| Crcwe, Va. are visiting Mrs. NJ, T..
! staples at l522 Porter Street.
| Mrs, David Enright, Of Danville, Is
visiting her sister, Mrs. Archie Petit
grew, on Wost Eighth Street
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-08
NEWS GATHERED
FROM S0UTH 4
Mitch Interest IS Being Displayed
III Local Politics OH the
Southsidc.
PRESENT MEMBERS 10 RUN
Death Of Mr.. 'l'ig,1or-Two Boys
Go To Rcfotinatory.
Bazaar.
Manchester Bureau Times Dispatch.

Manchester Bureau, Times Dispatch.
5 1lO2 Hull Street
Great interest is being displayed In
all four of the wards OF Manchester In
the coming city elections for the Com
mon Council, aud the several candidates
arc all out in the field WORKING to secure
votes.
III tho First Ward, Mr. Wakefield.
president Of the Council is running for
nent III the person Of Mr.. Leroy Brown.
1t is impossible to. state the. changes Of
the latter in definite terms at present.
III the Fourth Ward. Mr.. E"Dck" Fer
guson is being opposed by Mr.. r. "
Owens, who has but lately moved into
this ward, and who was formerly in the
Council as member from Third Ward.
Both men are strong, and Mr.. Ferguson
Is probably moro favorably known IN his
ward and Is very popular among his
clientele. lie lis the father Of many
popular ordinances, and has q ways rep
resented his ward in n most faithful ana
efficient manner.
In the Second Ward. Mr.. G. l., Petit
is being opposed, It Is said, by Mr.. W. L..
WEIGH MIR. Petit has been In the
Council for some time, and has taken
a conspicuous part IN nll the debates
over sundry questions. Mr.. Welch's posi-
ton Is hardly determnate yet. The
other two members from Second Ward are
Mr.. B. a. Nunnally.. who was appointed
to fill Mr.. Grizzard's place some time
ago, after the latter had moved out of
town, and Mr.. p. LIZ Toney, who was jap-
pointed to iii tleujvacancy Acn used by
the resignation Of. Mr. A. ]. sDaffron. who
removed from the ward he. was repre-
senting. Both appointccs arc up for
election.
Things arc going quietly now but there
is deep undercurrent of Interest being
displayed though It Is likely that most OF
the present members will BIO returned,
Death Of Mr.. P. M. Tignor.
Mr.. p. NJ. Tlgnor. OF No. 9os Sen,mes
Street died yesterday morning in his
residence at7:45 20 clock. aa.le4.q ~
Mr.. Tignorahad been In i'll health since
last September, and had heen tpptlnctl
to his bed for number of weeks l1e
was nfty-seven years of age. lie was a
blacksmith by trade IIc leaves Il wife
and several grown children.
The funeral will take place from tho
residence at o'clock this afternoon,
the services to be conducted by Rev. DR..
r. w. Crldlin. pastor Of Stockton Street
Baptist Church. lnterment will be in
lakewood Cemetery
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-08
Saws He's No Kicker.

II do not wish to appear as a kicker,
said Mr.. Selph, when called upon by
the chair for any statement hc .might
desire to make, "but at least TWENTY-FIVE
Democrats who live in First Jefferson
told mo they voted for me In the pri-
mary and the returns only give Ame
eight GEN.
Captain Thomason asked Mr.. Sclnh II
he knew II any votes had been thrown
out here on the ground of irregularities.
and tho latter answered that he thought
one or two had been so thrown out
''FIavc YOU done ANYTHING along tho
limo OF getting tangible evidence upon
which to- base a, recount" asked Secrc-
Mry Duke. tFa,tH
IT have secured no affidavits yet
was the answer. '''but T am sure can
got thcm ms have the list, and 1t con-
tains tho names OF responsible persons,
IT propose to go around to these voters
with "a notary public and ask them u
they voted for me-
rhcre was a good deal of discussion
among tho members, but 1t was al with
tho view of fixing proper date for the
nrcliminary hearing, all favoring that
,he commandments no afforded the fullest
opportunity to present whatever case they
Will Bring Trunk.
The trunk containing the books ana
ballots, which Is now In safety vault
at the Virginia Trust Company, VIII pc
brought up by n committee. IN ms
presence Of representatives o. me COM
nlainants. The subcommittee Is COM
nosed of Messrs. Shield, W, a, Evans,
Welsh, Bowman and Tyler.
Mr., selph Indicated q desire Tor an OIL
riuljljst OF tho voters In First Jefferson,
hut tho chair said the only list the COM
mittee had was in the senled trunk thol'gll
one might be secured from the reSslrhr
or the clerk OF the Hastings Court NIt,
In the recent election me 'o'e $1,000
thus between Councilman Gates in JEFF
fclson Ward:
4 3 4 Total
Gates ...,..e0 As ~ Sc ais
cl.l Is 40 1H3 Nl sol
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-08

Chief Marshal John ". Gordon, Of tho
Cakwood Memorial Day, parade, issued
Yesterday the appended orders, giving tho
cites ana the formation of the process
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-04-13
pvTs SAIL ON his sLsloH.

Young Farmer Extricatcs Himself
From PredicAment hy Ingenuity.
A rentukable adventure befell a
rolley, n, D., man. While the Tolley
Topics did not have reporter ON the
spot, II secured and printed the story,
but without those side lights and high
lights that the incident seems TO de-
mand,
Michael Pattlson. a young farmer
near TOlley, was driving home In his
sleigh across the prairie, The wind
had beaten down the snow, the warm
wave had melted the top layers and
the cold nights had frozen them until
there was crust ON the snow that
would bear a mans weight, The
horse. remembering the barn, was
making rapid time for homo when the
sleigh went into thank.you'maAm
and remained there. The horse and
shafts went ON home.
Pattlson stood IN the road, stamped
his feet and cussed the luck, A fierce
wind was blowing In the direction OF
home and he had about made up his
mind that II would be fairly easy TO
walk the ten piles when an idea
struck him. II was n life saver.
Pattison pulled the sleigh out Of the
rut and dragged II out on the prairie
The wind was SO fierce that the sleigh
would almost skid along Of itself. But
Pattison, with two stats and some
wire, rugged un the lap robe as a sail,
gave the craft running start, Jumped
In and was at once slipping across the
prairie like an iceboat The only trou
bile was that there was no certain way
to guide the craft. But pattlson hung
one leg out behind and did some little
steering with II. Fortunately the wind
was In exactly the right quarter or we
would have TO do some lying about
how Pattson tackled"
Facts compel us TO admit, however,
that the wind was right The craft
quickly overlook the astonished horse.
who had now reduced himself TO a
trot, and soon left him hull down In the
distance. In fact. the sleigh and oc
cupant arrived home twenty minutes
ahead of the brute and in snubbing up
banged into the barn so hard that 1t
frightened the COW.
When the hero OF this tale told II
on the streets OF Tolley the Tolleyans
started a little and looked surprised.
Some of them whistled softly and
looked medltatlvely away at the horI-
zon. Others doubted.-Mnneapolis
Journal,
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-04-13

Most English-speaking persons think
that the best place for Chinese is
In China. lie no soner migrates to Ii
country inhabited by users Of English
than they begin to tell him how un.
welcome he Is. The history of Chi
nese immigration IN. the United States
is familiar. LabOrers were needed on
the Pacific coast and the Chinese
came, or were brought, In large num-
bers to supply the demand Then the
white men began to protest against
the competition Of the Asiatlcs, and
after a time Chinese laborers were for
hidden to enter the country. The stu
alton in the gold-mining region of
South Africa to-day is similar to that
In California when the Chinese began
to flock there. The mine owners have
not been able to get white or black la
Dor enough to work their mines to
their full capacity. A year ago the
importation of Chinese coolies began,
and now there are forty-fve thousand
Of them in the district. They were ad.
mitted against the protest of the Brit
lsh colonies in the southern Pacific,
and in spite of the objections of pub
lie men in Great Britain. Already the
question Of discontInuing the policy
has become a party issue in England.
The Liberals declare that the condi-
ton Of the Chinese is practically one
Of slavery. Moreover, they assert that
the Chinese have made life unsafe In
the mining district; that men are
afraid to leave their families alone,
and that 1t has become necessary to
barrlcade the doors and windows of
the houses at night, and to sleep with
firearms within reach. All this Is de-
MED by the adherents of the govern
ment, who maintain that the situa-
ton is exaggerated or wholly misrepre-
sented, and that the introduction of
Chinese labor has made South Africa
prosperous. A most serious phase of
the situation is that the three or four
hundred million Chinese at home are
beginning to take note of the treat
ment of the Chinese away from home,
and are resorting to retaliatory meas
ures against foreigners In China.