Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1906-05-15
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throne by the emperor, who begged
the newly elected representatives to do
what they could for the fatherland, and
to give especial attention to the con-
dition Of the peasantry. The feeling
throughout Russia on account Of the
inauguration Of a representative form
of government is described as good.
The dispute between Great Brit
ain and Turker as to the Tabah bound
ary question, in Egypt, has come to
close with the usual result. Turkey
has backed down. The Turks were
claiming sovereignty over a strip or
Eeyptian territory. Recognition Of
the claim meant virtual recognition OF
Turkeys sovereignty over the whole
of Egypt. Great Britain told Turkey
to get out within ten days. Turkey
waited eight days and said she would
get out. Had Turkey not backed
down, Great Britain would have been
forced to resort to extreme measures.
But in a case like this Turkey always
manages to climb down before the
shooting begins.
San Francisco, May IL: All sa-
loon licenses in San Francisco today
were ordered revoked by unanimous
vote of the board Of police commits
sioners, on suggestion of Mayor
Schmitz, who said he had decided that
all saloons should remain closed for
an indefinite period. He attributed
the absence Of crime and the pres
ence of order since the confiagration
to the fact that the edict against the
selEng Of liquor had been rigidly en-
forced. The commissioners also is
sued a warning to liquor dealers that
the number of saloon licenses to be
issued in the future would be greatly
curtailed, and that 1t was unwise for
them to incur any expense in the way
Of temporary building operations.
Mr.. NJ. c. Wetmore Of st. Louis
a personal friend Of w. ]. Bryan on
last Thursday received from Mr.. Bry-
an, who is in Egypt, a letter In which
things have been fighting for are
growing, but who will be most avail
able In 1908 is a question that cannot be
answered now. / shall not do anything
to secure another nomination and do
not want It unless circumstances seem
to demand It. Time alone can deter
mine that" This Is the first author
itative statement OF Mr.. Bryan's atti-
tude toward the presidency in 1908.
The letter is personal and his COM
ment on the national situation Is the
more interesting to the public from
the fact that It is the frank utterance
Of a party leader to a confidential
friend.
Washington, May IL: 1t Is not Of
ten that a troop Of cavalry Of the reg
ular army is so well treated In return
for its gratuitous labors in behalf Of
charity as has been Troop II, of the
18th cavalry, on duty at Fort Myer,
Virginia, which took part in a charity
fete given at John r. McLean's coun-
try house near Washington, in behalf
of the San Francisco sufferers. The
Washington woman who had obtained
the services of the troop was anx-
ious to do. something for them. She
got the leading caterer of the town to
send out an elaborate luncheon Of
sandwiches ice cream and cake, with
some kegs OF beer, added to which
she presented the troop with silver
loving cup. inscribed "Bravely they
rode, and we'll" Nothing has recently
pleased army people more than this act
in acknowledgement of the services Of
the troop.
The Southern Baptist convention
met in Chattanooga, Tenn, last Fri
day for its 54th annual session.
About 5000 delegates and visitors were
present. The convention was called
to order by the president, DR.. E. w.
Stephens of Columbia, Mo. President
Stephens, In his annual address, de-
clared that the past year had been
the greatest in the history of the Bap-
fists, and that the prospects OF the
denomination were never so bright.
The convention, he said comprised
Baptists from fourteen southern
states, covering an area of a million
square miles, with a population Of
over 30,0O0,000, of whom 100000 are
Baptists. The Rev. DR.. Willingham
read the report of the board Of for
eign missions. The report stated that
the churches had contributed more
than ever before, the aggregate of the
gifts being $315,24S. against $685.
AIS last year and $247.629 the year
before. I'VE are receiving from a
number of young men and women ap-
plications for appointment to the for
eign field" he said. I'VE greatly need
workers. We are impressed with the
advance which has been made along
all lines. The board has become more
thoroughly convinced of the impor-
tance Of schools in connection with
our mission work" z. w. Stephens of
Columbia, Mo-, was unanimously re-
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Richmond, Va. and Chas. A. Smith
of South Carolina. were made vice
presidents. DR.. Lansing Burrows and
O.. T. Gregory were reelected secre-
taries. George W. Morton was made
editor and w. P. Harvey treasurer
- Washington, May 8: The war de-
partment authorities believe that the
service has about completed its work
in San Francisco and desires that
General Greeley shall withdraw the
troops from active participation in
the work OF relief and restoration as
rapidly as possible. This policy is not
encouraged for any reason which
comes from a feeling that San Fran
cisco has had all the help 1t needs OF
deserves, but 1t is realized that there
will be with every days activity the
menace Of conflict Of authority be-
tween the municipal officials and the
officers of the army. There have been
a number of such conflicts and it is
feared that the situation would soon
become very difficult. 1t is desired to