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THE MORNING NEWS. Established 1860. - Incorporated 138? J. H. EBTILL, President lii II AID 101 Sioux Falls Populists Named Both by Acclamation. FIGHT ON VICE PRESIDENT Bat the Minnesota Man’s Friends Carried Their Point. 4 Strong Effort Wn* Made to Avoid the “Fatal Mistake of 1800,“ Bat the Convention Was Determined on a Nomination—Platform Severe in Its Denunciation of the New ( nrrency Law, Imperialism, Trusts and the Republican Policy Gener ally—Free Silver and Government Ownership of Public Utilities In dorsed. Sioux Falls, S. D. t May 10.—The Nation al Populist Convention concluded its ses sion at 1 o’clock this morning and ad- J 'irned sine die after nominating Hon. William Jennings Bryan for President and t * Hon. Charles A. Town© for Vice {'resident. The nomination of Mr. Towne was only accomplished afft?r a struggle of several hours’ duration in which an effort was made to have the question of the nomina tion of a vice presidential candidate re ferred to a committee to confer with the Democratic and silver Republican parties in iheir national conventions. A motion to this effect was defeated by a vote of m to 402. Both candidates were nominated by ac clamation, but before the result was reached various candidates yre re placed in nominations and their names successive ly withdrawn. Both nominations were ac complished amid scenes of enthusiasm. Temporary Chairman Ringdal rapped the National Populist Convention to order at I 9:4"> o'clock this morning. I The Committee on Credentials presented lit.' report, which was adopted, declaring ■ that there were no contesting delegations, land recommending that the vote of Mis- I souri be increased by two votes, Ohio by I two and South Dakota by three. I The Committee on Permanent Organiza- I lion recommended Thomas (M. Patterson I of Colorado, for permanent chairman; T. I H. Curran of Kansas, Deo Vincent of Col- I orado, and E. M. Deisher as permanent Ispcreiaries. Mr. Patterson’s appearance ■ provoked prolonged applause. I Chairman Patterson'* Speech. I Mr. Patterson briefly sketched the his ■ iory of the Populist party. I The speaker gave a short history' of the ■ financial legislation of Congress during ■ the last administration of President Cleve ■lui and, and thu{ of President McKinley. ■ “During this controversy,” he said, “the Beam] of the People’s party which had been ■ Bowri in 1892 began to bear fruit. The ■party believed then, and believes to-day, ■in iiie right of the .people to control the ■fcsue of their own currency without the ■dictation of Wall street.” Mr. Patterson said the People’s party ■filu not surrender its rights when it nom ■inated Mr. Bryan in 1896. “We never ■eou’d have nominated any other man,” he. He predicted a sweeping triumph ■” >r Mr. Bryan in November, and that his ■Nation would mean that the rights of ■ u ' people are advanced to a higher level ever before. rt&tever may be the glory of that B v *' ior >\” he said, “the People’s party may ■ ' 1,11 greatest share, and it will have Wxcvn he great political power that ■nought about the great result.” ■ f ” 1,10 reports on rules and order of :n, ' : s bad been presented a recess was ■t ik. i, io await rhe Committee on Plat ■ ‘' rm s report. A conference of chairmen ■’ r siat- delegations followed to discuss vice presidential question. ■ The Mistake of IMMU ■ Chairman Patterson made bitter argu ■J 1 /* 1 ' ‘bist “repeating the faial mistake 101,1 - v, ‘ a rs ago.” Senator Marion Bu - ■ strongly advocated a nomination as ■ rtial to the welfare of the party. A ‘promlse proposition was submitted by ]'. Washburn of Massachusetts, the naming of several men • l-re>-nted to the Democratic Nation ( ’' lV ' ntion, any of whom would be ac- to the Populists. ■ 11, Ie Was considerable talk about a ■ "lTomlse which it was hoped will be table both to the friends of Mr. Hg p nn< 3 fo thosa who ore opposed to ln g a nomination. This compromise ■ *' ,l °minnto Mr. Town*? and to appoint remittee to submit his name to the ■ . hot accept. No conclusion was o'clock this afternoon the PI it ■ "n mil toe report arfived and h was ■ 1 > <’"mmltteeinun Gille'tt* of lowa. ■ ■ nion of the recent bunking ‘law. ' 1” 1 ially the denvind for free silver, Klt Wls received with will chver ■ " 'hat portion of the plank extend - rr.pMihy to the South African re -1 denouncing any alliance with for ■ '/'vers, was read, the convention ■ ' wild applause and th* direct ■ ' 1 ” l T nited States senators den an I ■| “ked considerable applause. Jerry ■ ‘ moved the adoption of ihe plat- H • ~u motion was secon.lcd by hatf H y '\‘ n deb gates. ■h. . 'r ,,e from Michigan objected ns j’' ' ‘hdidate to be nominated./ Hta i MUU e a moUon to that effect. A ■ , “ " vote was taken and every dele -4 1 * lO ten * aroeo amid great cheer ■ Nominated by Allen. lor , , ‘ ,rnan i I’-atterson announced the plat ■ * unanimously adopted, and said the Jttofninsi ftal next thing in order was tho presentation of candidates for the presidential nomina tion. Then immediately he introduced Senator .Ulen of Nebraska. This could mean but one man, and that was Bryan, and instantly the convention was on its feet cheering frantically, waving flags, hats and handkerchiefs. Senator Allen spoke as follow's; “He embodies in his political convictions, in his life, all that is good in an Ametican citizen, all that is pure and loyal, all that the most exacting could desire; a states man of ripe experience, a philosopher, a patriot without a peer on this or any other continent. Peerless, bold, determined, thoroughly united to the interests of the great mass of his countrymen, he would make and will make an ideal candidate for the exalted office of President of these United States. Since the result of the election in 1896 was known to the American people, among the fusion forces of the United States, there has been but one name connected with the office and with the nomination at his time. He is the embodiment of all that opposes plu tocracy, that opposes greed, that opposes the exercise pf criminal power in public life. He is in my Judgment the most American citizen of the age. I think he is as an orator, as a statesman, the equal of Webster and Clay, if not their superior. He was a Nebraskan, but belongs now' to the world. Without further discussion, without further description of this mag nificent man, I present to this convention, this here statesman and orator, William Jennings Bryan.” “I don’t want to see the folly of 1896 re peated. It was an anomaly in the history of this country. Let us consult, not our emotions, not our desires,not our impulses, but our judgment and do that which the future will approve.” The announcement of Mr. Bryan’s name ■was the signal for more enthusiastic out bursts. Weaver Seconded It. Gen. James B. Weaver of lowa was In troduced. Another round of cheers ran? out as the veteran from low'a came for ward to second the nomination of Mr. Br.van. He spoke in part as follows: “I had the honor to present at St. Douis the name of the distinguished gentleman who has just been mentioned,” said Gen. Weaver. “I am glad that I can say here to-day that there never had been a moment from that day to this that I have regTett and or any Populist in America has regretted that he was ihe choice of that convent'on-. The century past has produced but th ee great civic names—Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Ldncoln and William Jennings Bryan. The delegates in this convention are disciples of the first, many of them helped put the second in the chair, and w r e are followers of the third. Ic is with peculiar satisfaction and with the most unselfish purpose ihat I arise before you to second the nomination of William Jen nings tryan as President of the United States.” Jerry Simpson declared 1 Bryan repre sented the struggle for human rights. G. F. Washburn of Massachusetts, sec onded ‘Bryan as the hope of the nation, and Cyclone Davis of Texas, seconded him as the only man who can “throttle the op pressors of the people.” There were loud calls for ’"Butler.” Briefly, Senator Butler seconded the nom ination. Ho said every Populist in the United States will put into this fight all that is in his power. Was Made by Acclamation. “Mr. Chairman.,” interrupted Senator Allen, amid perfect silence, “I move that the rules of this convention be suspend ed, and that William Jennings Bryan be nominated by acclamation for President of the United States.” As one man the convention arose. Hats, canes, umbrellas, flags and canes were waved in the air, amid deafening cheers, while the band pleyed “Old Hundred.” A Bryan picture was hoisted to the desk while the convention applauded frantical ly. Chairman Patterson announced the •lamination unanimous. Fight on Vice Presidency. Then the delegates settled for the fight on the vice presidential nomination which was next on the programme. E. Gerry Brown of Massachusetts moved the con vention proceed to_nominate a Candidate by ballot. Senator Butler made a secondary speech from the platform. Washburn of Massachusetts moved an amendment to the Brown motion so that live names bes leettd as accep*able to the People'S party for presentation to the Democrats and silver Republicans, the name selected to be the People's party nominee for Vice President. ' Gen. Weaver moved a substitute that no nomination be made at this time, a com mittee who should proceed to Kansas City for conference and if unsatisfactory, the committee to select an minee. The convention rlna.ly became tangled in a parliamentary maze. Senator Butler ar gued earnestly for a nomination. ‘ We muse not crucify the party," said he, "under the mistaken idea that this Is toe best way to el ct Bryan." Howard S. Taylor made an impassioned appeal for Towne's Immediate nomination. There was more confusion and at 5:45 p. m. the convention adjourned until 8 o’clock this evening. At to-night's session Gen. Weaver plead ed for a conference with the Democratic party. "Nominate any one here,” he said, "and you won't get him at Kansas City.” E. G. Brown of Massachusetts opposed the conference plan. At this juncture ex-Congressman Kelly of South Dakota, tjho had been clamoring unsuccessfully for recognition all day, advanced to the front and denounced Chairman Patterson as “a miserable bunco-steerer, unfit to preside." There w’as a big uproar. Cries of "Put him out!” and when the chairman explained he had tried to hear both sides in succession Kelly de nounced It as a falsehood. Kelly Anally was heard and the excitement subsided. Towne Named and Uhoaen. After the convention had voted to moke a nomination, U proceeded to a roll call of states ror presentation of names for Vice President. Howard S. Taylor of Illinois, was first placed in nomination, followed by E. Gerry Brown of Massa chusetts, Cyclone Davis of Texas, and Charles A. Towne of Minnesota. Tho lat ter was nominated by J. W. Bowler, of St. Paul. Mr. Bowler staid: "In my Judgment it would have be-n wiser and better for us all to have hell this convention at the same t me and place fixed upon by our nl’les. We must mal e no mistake In the choosing of a candldato for the office of Vice President. No ordi nary offering will be likely to tje accepta ble to them. Ho must be n man of recog nized honesty, ability and courage. If wc offer such a candidate, we ean rely upon the pnrty which gave us William J. Bryan nnd the Chicago platform In 1896, to heartily Indorse him. If we do this we will crystallize the voters who ate o -to el, lo the policy and methods of ihe Republi can party Into* grand, Invincible nhala x, which will move on to victory at the poles. "I am proud of the privilege to Continued on Fifth Page, SAVANNAH. GA., FRIDAY. MAY 11. 1900. IViIDDLE-OF-JHE-ROAD TICKET. BARKER AND DONNELLY NOMI NATED AT CINCINNATI. Disruption \Vy* Threatened at One Time by Friends of Howard of Alabama Who Wanted to Pnt Him in First Place—Howard Generonsly Gave Way—A Public Ownership. Initiative and Referendum Plat form Adopted. For President: Wharton Barker of Pennsylvania. For Vice President: Ignatius Donnelly of Minnesota. Cincinnati, May 10.—The above is the ticket placed in the field to-day by the Middle-of-the-*Roa<l Populist party. For a time to-day it appeared as if noth ing could prevent a complete disruption of the plans so carefully wrought out by the handful of men, who separated, them selves on Feb. 19, at Lincoln, Neb., from the f unionist element of the People s party. Since Tuesday n steady current against the cut and dried choice of Barker and Donnelly by the initiative and referendum plan had almost destroyed the foundation upon which that ticket stood. Ex-Con gressman Howard of Alabama, had sud denly become the idol of an apparently winning number of delegates. To-day as the time drew near for nom inations word was quietly passed, con firmed by Mr. Howard himself, that the Barker following would bolt the conven tion should their leader be turned down. Owing to the fact that the Alabama del egation could not support Mr. Howard, matters were further complicated. How ard then announced that he had no am bition to head the ticket and withdrew his name. Nevertheless, on the first bal lot Howard w r as only a few Bhort of the nomination. Howard Wanted Harmony. On the second ballot Howard’s plainly stated desire for harmony took effect and the seventy votes which went to Don nelly on the first roll call were gradual ly worked over to the Barker column, It being understood that Mr. Donnelly's name had been withdrawn, although the Minnesota delegation protested against the withdrawal. Minnesota was passed at its own request, and when the other states had voted it was apparent that the forty-eight votes of Minnesota could settle everything in a harmonious man ner by going to the Pennsylvania man. They were cast for Barker and gave him the requisite majority over all. The gen erous Howard moved to make the selec tion of Barker unanimous, which was done. Without a dissenting voice Ignatius Donnelly was declared vice presidential nominee. The convention opened at 8:30 a. m. with Col. W. L. Peek, of Georgia, in the chair. The report of the committee on party or ganization, approving the present rules of the party was unanimously adopted. Chairman Felter then read the platform formulated by his committee. Joe A. Parker of Kentucky offered an additional plank opposing trusts and favoring pub lic ownership of public utilities. After ex tend and debate Parker’s amendment was adopted. The Platform Adopted. The platform was then adopted prac tically by unanimous vote. It'ls as follows: "The People's party of the United Stoles, assembled in National Convention, tht*; 10th day of May, 1900. affirming' our un shaken belief in the cardinal tenets of the People’s party as set forth in the Omaha platform, and pledging ourselves onew to continued advocacy of those grand prlnc 1 - ples of human liberty until light sh.a 1 triumph over might and love over greed do adopt and proclaim this declaration tf faith: "First. We demand the initiative and referendum and the imperative mandat; for such changes of existing federal and state laws as will enable tie pop In their sovereign capacity to propose and cmpel the enactment of such laws as they desire: to reject such as they deem Injurious to their Interests and to recall unfaith ul public servants. "Second. We demand the public owner ship and operation of those means of com munication, transportation and production which the people may elect, such as rail roads, telegraph, and telephone lines, coal mines, etc. "Thi: and. The land. Including all natural sources of wealth, is a heritage of the people and should not be monopolized for speculative purposes and alien ownership of land should be prohibited. All land row h Id by railroads and other corpora tions in excess of ttuir actual needs and all lands now owned by aliens should be reclaimed by the government and held for actual settlers only. "Fourth. A scientific and absolute pa per money, based uron the entire wealth and population of the nation not redeem al le In any specific commodity, but made a fill) legal tender for all debts and re ceivable for all taxes and public dues and Issued by the government only without the lntervi ntten of banks and In sufficient quantity to meet the demands of com merce, Is the best currency that can be devised; but until such a financial sys tem Is secured, which we shall press for adoption, we faver the free and unlimited coinage of both silver and gold at the le gal rat o of 16 to 1 "Seventh. We demand the levy and col lection of a graduated tax on Incomes and Inheritances and a constitutional amend mrnt to secure the same If necessary. "Eighth. We demand the election of President. Vice President, federal Judges and United States senators by direct vote of the people.” Getting at the Ticket. Nominations for the presidency were thru, at 10:05 a. tn. declared In order. Prof. J. A. Boyce of Nebraska, placed In nominal lon ex-Uongressmun Milford W. Howard of Alabama. Gen. Philips rf Georgia, the famous Con federate officer, nominated Wharton Bark er of P nnsylvanla In accordance with ihe Instructions of his state tgmventlon. He mentioned the name of Thomas Wat s n, at which there was a great outburst of applause. The speaker rrcelved an ova tion when in closing he said, pointing to the American flags, which were seen everywhere about the hall: ■“The 'lmo has again come when the old banner Is In danger. Our men of the North love It and we men of the Bouth love It. We always did—for Georgia's Star Is there.” Barker and Donnelly, he said, were the choices of Georgia. Judge W. 8. Williams of Indiana, nom inated Ignatius Donnelly of Minnesota. H. L. Wheeler of lowa, seconded the (Continued on Sixth Page.) MANY INSURGENTS KILLED. Forty-Seventh In ft Severe Fight Near LejßA.pl. I.uiion. Manila. May 10—The Insurgents have suffered a heavy loss at Tabako, near Le gaspi, providence ol Albay, Luson. Two hundred riflemen and SOO bolomen were preparing to attack the town and Capt. Lister H. Simons with a company of the Forty-seventh Volunteer Regiment advanced to meet them and killed many. The Insurgent leader, a native priest, was wounded and esp ured afler his horse had been shot under him. Thtee Americans were wounded. CASUALTIES IN PHILIPPINES. MacArthur Sy. Nothing Abont the Fight at Cntubtg. Washington, May 10.—The second list of casualties among the troops In the Philippines to be received from Gen. Mac- Arthur W’as made public at the war de partment to-dayt It was awaited with anxiety because of the newspaper report of the bloody little siege of the Forty third Infantry In the church at Catublg, on the Island of Samar, In which the Americans were said to have lost twenty men hilled. Owing probably to the lack of cable communication this particular affray does not appear in the list. It appears from the report that most of the casualties sustained during April were incurred on the Island of Panay. The list follows: Manila, May 9 —Killed, Luzon Island: Company H, Thirteenth Infantry, Thom as Quinn; Company I, Thirty-fifth Infan try. Corpl. P. E. Larlvee. Mindanao Island, Company K, Fortieth Infantry, R. J. Grady. Lvte Island, Company K, Twenty-third Infantry, Sergt. G. A. Law; Corpl. G. B. Koehler. WHERE COCKRAN STANDS. Is Agralnst Imperialism Rat Opposes Free Silver. Montgomery, May 10. —“It has been said that I shall support Bryan if he is the Democratic nominee for President," said W, Bourke Coekran, who spoke here to night nt the race conference. "That depends, I say frankly, upon the Kansas City platform and the spirit In which It is submitted to the American peo ple. If that platform Is only a reiteration of the platform of 1896 I shall not sup port it or the nominee. lan unalterably opposed to the McKinley policy toward our new possessions. I oppose militar ism. I opposp Imperialism. I oppose trusts. If the platform takes a decided stand In opposing these questions and the spirit Is In favor of making them predominant, I shall support It and do all I can in my state for the tfhkftt. Other wise, I will not. I consider these ques tions the issues of the campaign. The money plank, if It must, can remaliy the same as in 1896, because it Is Impossible to make It effective, ind the other Is sues are graver and far more Important from (he standpoint of present conditions. As to\New York state, I can say nothing, for I am there only a private citizen.” INDUSTRIAL CONVENTION, Session at Chattanooga Will Ben Gicnt Success. Chattanooga, Tenn., May 10.—The sec ond s ml-annual session of the Southern Industrial Convention which mts here next week Is already an assured success. The attendance from all parts of the country will be large and all of the gen tlemen who are on the programme for addresses will probably be here. Ex-Gov. McCorkle, who is president of the convention, will arrive here not later than Monday. Secretory of Agriculture Wilson Is expected Tuesday and Col. Mc- Clure of Philadelphia and Hon. Francis B. Thurber of New York will arrive Tuesday. The local committee of the Chamber of Commerce have made satis factory arrangements. The manufacturing interests of Chatta nooga will be reviewed during Ihe con vention by a trip around the city on the Bek Railway. The arrangements for the press are very complete. THE GREEWE-GAYNOR. CASE, Investigations Being Mode In Bank Books in Brunswick. Brunswick. Ga., May 30.—Government experts are here to-day looking up evi dence In the Greene and Gaynor and Car ter cases, and In prosecuting this work the books of Brunswick’s defunct banks have been gone into. The experts are from Washington city, and, while they refuse to discuss their work, It is evident they are satlslfied with what the old bank books show. It Is un derstood that the controller of the cuiren cy is now lending his aid vigorously to the Investigations, and indications are that the Greene and Gaynor cases will be push ed to the limit by the administration. COLORED BAPTISTS MEET. Progress of Negro Fdueutlon Was Voder Discussion. Danville, Va., May 10.—The State Color ed Baptist Association Is In session here. A large number of delegates are present from all parts of the. state, representing the larger state churches, together with fifteen moderators representing district associations. The progress of education among negroes Is Ihe subject of chief dis cussion. The rate Is urged by sneakers at the asvoclatl n to unit, with the \Rfltes In thtlr efforts in e locutional work. To day’s session was addressed by J. L. Gravely, white, editor of No License Ad vocate; also by many prominent colored preachers. Following officers were elect rd: Rev. E Watts, president; Rev. A. S. Thomas, vice p esldent; Rev. R. C. Quarks, corresponding secretary. BOTH OF THEM BENIGN. Lambert and Gate* Are No Longer Wire Oflleera. New York, May 10 —Officers of the American Steel and Wire Company have authorized Ihe announcement that John Lambert has resigned the. presidency and John W. Gales, the chairmanship of the bound of directors of the company. PRETORIA IN TWO MONTHS. WAGERS MADF. THAT THE RHITISH WILL THEN BE THERE. Roberts Hum Croaseii the 7,nnd lilver. and It Is Predicted He Will Be In Krooimtnd liy Monday—Hoera Esti mated to Have Abont 110,000 Men While Roberta la I'uraatng- Them With 113,000— Steyn at Thnba Nchu With 10,000 Men. London, May 10, 10:20 a. m.—lt ts offi cially announced that the British have crossed the Zand river, and the Boers arq being pushed back from their strong po sitions. London, 'May 11, 4:05 n. m.—Members of the House of Commons were freely bet ting Ur the lobbies last evening that Lord Roberts would be In Pfjtoria in two months. The ministerialists are building confident hopes upon, the comprehensive plans he has communicated to the war office. Pre dictions are definitely made he will etvter Kroonstad next Monday, and it Is believed (hat his advance Is probably already re oonnolterlng the vicinity of Ventersburg. where the hilly country begins again. Beyond Kroonstad Is an Intricate and difficult country, and If the Boers should elect to fight, It is possible they could check the progress of the British until Lord Roberts' numerous cavalry had had time to ride around their flank and threat en their rear. lloer and British Forces. From 15,600 to 20,000 Is the highest esti mate of the Boers under the personal com mand of Gen. Botha, who Is said to have forty-six guns. Gen. Botha and Gen. DeWet are reported to have quarreled. Lord Roberts is pressing hard after this force with 35,000 men and 140 guns and 20,000 more men are easily available. President Steyn, with 10,000 men, Is re ported to have been east of Thaba Nchu yesterday (Thursday) noon, and a battle was then Imminent. The advance troops of Gen. Rundle and Gen. Brabant were being fired on. Aocorillng to advloes from Guenban, dated Thursday, Gen. Buller's army Is "showing activity" but a complete news embargo Is Imposed upon the correspond ents with him. Parties of Boers are still holding the mountains adjacent to Springfield. New Zealand scouts burned the homestead of a farmer named Greyling In whose house arms were found at Deering. During a concert for the relief of the sufferers from the Begbio works explo sion. given Saturday, at Pretoria, in, the Gaiety Theater, the doors were suddenly closed and every man In the audience was commandeered. All the horses were taken from the conveyances outside. President Kruger has released the Dally Mall's correspondents, Messrs, Hallowed and Hoffmeyer. CROSSING OF ZAND RIVER. It Warn EtTeeted by Roberts Sooner Than Expected. London, May 10.—The crossing of the Zand river by the British appears to have been effected sooner than even the most sanguine expected, and this morning Lord Roberts’ temporary headquarters Is established In Cable Cart, on the north bank of the river. Though the opposition the federals are offering shows that yesterday’s report of the abandonment of their positions were 411 founded. Lord Roberts’ advance force, consisting of from 10,000 to 12,000 mounted man, besides Infantry, artillery and- tho naval contingent, appears to be suffi ciently powerful to overwhelm any oppo sition the burghers can offer. Even though, as reported yesterday, they have been reinforced by 3,000 men from other commands, and possess a score of heavy guns; the experts believe the struggle will not be prolonged longer than Is nec essary to remove the guns and other im pediments In the direction of Kroonstad. Further reports from Lorenzo Marquez show that the customs authorities there, In addition to clothing and shoes, refuse to clear corned beef for the Transvaal, holding It Is oohtrabnnd. Lord Roberts’ announcement this even ing of the flight of the Boers from Zand river naturally caused considerable grati fication at the war office, where It Is now believed that he will not allow the federals enough breathing space to reform southward of Kroonstad. It Is Just pos sible that Lord Roberts' transport may he In such condition that he will be able to keep his troops moving so rap’dlyUns to drive the Boers right through Kroon stad without giving them time to organ ize resistance In tho formidable entrench ments so carefully prepared at the Valsch river. The fact that Gen. French and the cavalry have been brought up to sup plement Gen. Hutton's mounted Infantry leads to the hope In British official circles that the pursuit announced by Lord Rob erts may prevent the guns and convoy from escaping. The action of the customs authorities at Lorenzo Marques In more closely scru tinizing consignments for the Transvaal Is liable to be a serious matter for the Boers, and, Indirectly, for the British prisoners, who are likely to be the first to feel effects of any shortage of food stuffs. ANNOUNCEMENT IS OFFICIAL. No Doubt Hint British Are Across the Zand River. London, May 10, 10:20 a. m.—lt Is offi cially announced that the British hov crossed the Zand river, nnd the Boers are being pushed back from their strong po sition*. PUSHING THE ENEMY RACK. norm Were Holding; Strong PiAitlon at Zand River. 'London, May 10, 10:20 a. m.—Lord Rob erts telegraphs to tho war office from Welgflegcn under date of May 9, evening, as follows: "Pole-Carew’s and Tucker’s divisions, Hutton’s column of heavy naval and roy al garrison artillery guns and four brig ades of cavalry marched hero to-day. The emmy hold the opposite bank of the Zand river. Their strength will be ascertained to-morrow, when I hope to be able to force a passage of the river.” . Lord Roberts also reports to the war other: “Cable Cart Headquarters at the Front. May 10, 9:10 a. m.—We are now across the Zand river. The enemy are still holding a strong position, but We are gradually pushing them back. HOURS IN FULL RETREAT. Hobcrtn Wires ltrlefly of the Pnranlt of the Enemy. London, May 10. 4:56 p. mi—The war office has received the following dispatch from Lord Roberts: "Cable Cart, Zand River, May 10, 12:S0 p. m.—The enemy ore In full retreat. They occupied a position twenty miles In length. Ours was necessarily longer. With the widely scattered force It would take some time to learn the casualties, but I am hopeful we have not suffered much. The cavalry ond horse artillery are pursuing the Boers by three different roads." WOMEN ANXIOUS TO FIGHT. One Talks of Raining Corps In Be half of the Hoorn. Pretoria, May 9.—President Kruger has received a telegram from a burgheress asking If Ihe time has not arrived for the formation of a roriwi of women, adding that she Is prepared, with a body of wo men volunteers, to take up arms in de fense of the Independence of the Trans vaal. Cannot Nell Mining Rights. Pretoria, May 9 —The request of the gov ernment lor permission to sell min ng rights for prices which should he approv ed by the government was rejeoted by the Rand by a vote of 12 to 9. The cession la closed. nmlen-PoTvell Was Cheerful. London, May 10.—The war office has re ceived from Lord Roberts a dispatch dat ed Zand River Camp, May 9, saying: “I have received a most cheery telegram from Baden-Powell, dated April 27.” DEWEY VISITS NASHVILLE. Admiral and Hln Wife Entertained ly Tennesseeans. Nashville, Tenn., May 10.—Nashville was all smiths to-day. Admiral and Mrs. Dewey, together with many thousands of people of lesßer note were guests within her gates and royally did she greet them. An elaborate programme for the enter tainment of distinguished g#wts was car ried out under most auspicious condi tions, the gorgeous floral parade bring its particular feature. However, (ho grand reception and ball at the Vendome Theater this evening was an affair of un usual brilliance. In the morning the Admiral, accompan ied by the Escort Committee, was driven through the city, visiting a number of points of Interest. At Fisk University the students were assembled to greet him and the famous Jubilee singers rendered two negro melodies. Mrs. Dewey was the honored guest at an elaborate breakfast given at the Max well House by Mrs. Benton McMillln. The flower parade was the feature of the af ternoon. Noticeable In the parade were a long bronze Spanish cannon, captured by Dew ey at Cavite and loaned to Nashville and a number of officers of the First Tennes see Volunteer Regiment that won fame fighting In the Philippines. To-morrow the distinguished guests will visit the Hermitage, the historic home of Andrew Jackson. • MEXICAN WAR VETERANS. Tlielr Resolutions Criticising Gallia gee nnd Evans. Taylorville, 111., May 10.—The Mexican War Veterans Association of Illinois adopted the following resolution and or dered a copy sent to each senator and representative In Congress: "Resolved, That the adverse report of Senator Galllnger of New Hampshire on the Tillman bill, which provides for the allowance of 84 per month additional pen sion to survivors of the Mexican war where In a destitute condition, which ad verse report was made on the recommen dation of H. Clay Evans, commissioner of pensions, who opposed It because It would cost the government the insignifi cant sum of $241,298, compared to the hun dreds of millions of dollars acquired by the United States through the territory ceded to 1 as a result of a victorious val or and patriotism of the soldiers and sail ors engaged In the Mexican war, indicates that the commissioner of pensions and the Senate Committee fall to comprehend tho value to the people of the sacrifices made by the survivors of the Mexican war." RUBEN VICTORIA IN LONDON. Her Mnjrstr Appear* to Be Enjoying Excellent Health. London, May 10.—The Queen arrived In London at noon to-day. She w.ll spend threo days here and attend to-morrow’s drawing room. Her Majesty appeared to be In excellent health and evinced keen pleasure at tho warmth of the popular greeting which she received akmg the whol* route to Buck ingham Pafioe. Prior to leaving Paddins ton station, by the Queen’s request, the railroad dog which collects money In be half of Ihe widows and orphans, mi brought to the royal saloon carriage anl Her Majesty contributed to tho collecting box. — Roosevelt Reiterates It. Washington, May 10.—The Post to-mor row will say that at a long conference with Senator Hanna, Gov. Roosevelt r(lt erated the statement that he did not want u vice presidential nomination, and that he believed he could add to his party’s strength more by running for Governor than for the national office. Ilrnneli Soldiers’ Home. Washington, May 10.—The bHI for tho establishment of a branch sokNers’ home at Johnson City, Tenn., ond appropriating $250,000 for that purpose, was to-day fav orably reported to the Senate by Mr. Bate of Tennessee, from the Committee oil Military Affairs. Emperor nt Metz. Berlin, May 10.—Emperor William to day reviewed the Metz garrison, Princes Von Holienlohe, I-angenbouvg ond Statt haler of Alsace Lorraine, and Lieut. Gen von Gessleiv Minister of War, being pres ent. DAILT, A TEA*. S CENTS A COPT. H’EEKL V 2-TIMES-A-IVEEK.iI A TEAS COCKRAN ADVOCATES REPEAL ASSERTS THE FIFTEENTH AMEND? NEXT SHOULD GO. Snyn llcpeßl Would lie llent for noth Negroes and Whiten Lynching! tlnentton t ntler mneunsion—Rea sons nml Remedies for It Present ed by lion. Alex C. King of Atlan— to—Wtleox Predicts Ultimate Ex termination of Negro Haee. Montgomery, Ala., May 10—Hon. Bourke Coekran of New York to-night scored the most brilliant suer “.is of th race conference In the closing oration. He boldly advocated the repeal of thg fifteenth amendment to Ihe federal con stitution. He argued that 1t was a had limb on the tree; that It had been nulli fied l*y the states; that it had been lynch ed, so to speak, by the people of thg South. He declared that the reconciliation ot the theoretical status of the negro undea the constitution, Should be reconciliation with his actual status In the public opin ion of tho country. He maintained that tills repeal was beg# for the negro is well ns for the whttg man, since both races had to live togeth er, to prosper together, or go down to gether. Every source of Irritation be tween the two should be removed, ami the fifteenth amendment was the great- est. Mr. Cork ran asserted that the path of the negro to political and sotdal rights lent through the development of the unit, thg Individual, end that the only means wad by industrial education. Ho lauded that generosity of the South for spending in thirty-five years after Its devastation anti out of its poverty,over $100,(J00,000 for rvegrof education, and [Minted out that It was thg duty of the federal government to assise In preparing Its wards for the duties of citizenship. He sold that It would be far more defensible for the country to spent! $10,000,000 or 120.000.C00 a year In helping! to uplift the black men of the South In stead of $100,000,000 In putting down thg brown man of the East, His oration was received with great fa vor from' the Immense audience. A number of newspaper men who had heard him before, pronounced this thg finest effort ho had eiver made. The Negro anil Religion. At the morning session of the conference! the discussion chiefly was of the negro Id relation to religion. It was opened by Prof. John Rood* fitraton of Mercer University, Macon, Ga.. He discussed the relations of the races, the superiority and inferiority of the whites and blacks, respectively, and dwelt et length upon, the effect of an inferior race on a superior race. Rev. D. Clay Ltlley of Tuscaloosa, st retnry of the Southern Presbyterian Board of Negro Evangelization, spoke specifically on the wiser form of religious work among the negroes, the question be ing whether the white agencies or colored ngeni’tes are the better. This sarnie question was discussed by Rev. W. A. Guerry, chaplain of the Uni versity of the South, Bewanee, Tenn., who took the position that negro teacher* could best deal with the negro race. The religious condition of the negro to day, ns compared with those of slavery days, was discussed by Rev. C, O. Biownr of Clinton, S. C., and the Very Rev. J. R. Slattery’ of Baltimore, spoke for the ad visability of raising tho standard 00 ordination. One of the most sna*!onal speeches was made by Bishop Rennlck of BaMlmoro who declared that from five to eight ne groes In the North under Northern condt ik>ns committed crimes to one In tho Houth. Prof W. F. Wiloox, who I* one of tho chief statisticians of the United Statog census, a New Yorker by birth and nnce*- try, made a speech declaring that the ul timate extermination of the black raca was inevitable. "There will be a rapid decrease of thg birth rate ond a slow increase of the death rate until the negro race will stnnd as the American Indian stands to-day,” said Prof. Wilcox. Prof. Wilcox was followed by Beoretary Herbert Welch of the Indian Right# Asso ciation. The Lynching tineatlbn. At the afternoon session Hon. Alexander C. King of Atlanta opened the discussion of tho lynching question. He spke on "The Punishment of Crimes Against Wo men—Existing I-rgal Remedies and Their Sufficiency." His address treated almost exclusively of the crime of assault and of lynch law. Mr. King said it was In those communi ties where the dominance of the white raca was the least secure and the menace of the black orimlnal the greatest, that lynch law is most likely to prevail. He called attention to tho fact that with the passage of time since ihe abolition of slavery the crime seems to grow in im portance. / Mr. King also noted the apparently in herent prejudice existing between the low er class of white people and the negro, who, In being educuted and by Imitation, was menacing the social status of this class of white people. He said that this prejudice Is resented by the negro and produces strong, racial animosity. Cssm of ilnrf Animosity. Mr. King held that race animosity was created by the tendency of the negroes to conceal the ertmoa of members of their own race, Which made the question of as sault and lynching p>r<-eminently an in ter-racial one. He said that for the ques tion of lynching to be fairly discussed It was necessary to consider the crime and conditions. Mr. King gave two reasons why extra Judicial means are resorted to, namely; "The delay of legal punishment and tha proteclion of the victim of the assault from the ordeal of the witness chair.” For mc|b violence Mr. King suggested two remedies. He thought (hat when a parly begins a hunt for a fugitive each number should be sworn In as a deputy sherlfT by the sheriff of the county, and u memorandum of Ids name taken. In case violence eanie to the prisoner, thoss committing It coulJ be detected. He also stag s’ed that In a county where a lynching occurred a. tax should be lev!' and by the state authorities of not less than $5,000 up>on the citizens and the amount appropriated to the school fund of the state. Mr. King closed with a plea for th* domination of law. He was followed by Hon. Clifton R. Breckinridge of Arkansas, who discussed the advisability of lynching. More Street far Men Are Oat. 81. Louis, May 10.—The street car men of tne East St. Louis Hues struck this aftetiMXHs